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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 811-08200

Bridgeway Funds, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

20 Greenway Plaza, Suite 450

Houston, Texas 77046

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

Michael D. Mulcahy, President

Bridgeway Funds, Inc.

20 Greenway Plaza, Suite 450

Houston, Texas 77046

(Name and address of agent for service)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (713) 661-3500

Date of fiscal year end: June 30

Date of reporting period: July 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011

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Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.

The Report to Shareholders is attached herewith.


 

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A no-load mutual fund family of domestic funds

Semi-Annual Report

December 31, 2011 (Unaudited)

AGGRESSIVE INVESTORS 1

BRAGX

AGGRESSIVE INVESTORS 2

BRAIX

ULTRA-SMALL COMPANY

BRUSX

(Open to Existing Investors — Direct Only)

ULTRA-SMALL COMPANY MARKET

BRSIX

MICRO-CAP LIMITED

BRMCX

SMALL-CAP MOMENTUM

BRSMX

SMALL-CAP GROWTH

BRSGX

SMALL-CAP VALUE

BRSVX

LARGE-CAP GROWTH

BRLGX

LARGE-CAP VALUE

BRLVX

BLUE CHIP 35 INDEX

BRLIX

MANAGED VOLATILITY

BRBPX

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Letter from the Investment Management Team

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AGGRESSIVE INVESTORS 1 FUND

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Manager’s Commentary

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Schedule of Investments

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AGGRESSIVE INVESTORS 2 FUND

  

Manager’s Commentary

     21   

Schedule of Investments

     27   

ULTRA-SMALL COMPANY FUND

  

Manager’s Commentary

     30   

Schedule of Investments

     36   

ULTRA-SMALL COMPANY MARKET FUND

  

Manager’s Commentary

     41   

Schedule of Investments

     47   

MICRO-CAP LIMITED FUND

  

Manager’s Commentary

     58   

Schedule of Investments

     63   

SMALL-CAP MOMENTUM FUND

  

Manager’s Commentary

     67   

Schedule of Investments

     72   

SMALL-CAP GROWTH FUND

  

Manager’s Commentary

     80   

Schedule of Investments

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SMALL-CAP VALUE FUND

  

Manager’s Commentary

     88   

Schedule of Investments

     93   

LARGE-CAP GROWTH FUND

  

Manager’s Commentary

     96   

Schedule of Investments

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LARGE-CAP VALUE FUND

  

Manager’s Commentary

     104   

Schedule of Investments

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BLUE CHIP 35 INDEX FUND

  

Manager’s Commentary

     112   

Schedule of Investments

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MANAGED VOLATILITY FUND

  

Manager’s Commentary

     119   

Schedule of Investments

     123   

Schedule of Options Written

     127   

STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

     131   

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

     133   

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

     135   

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

     139   

Notes to Financial Statements

     145   

Other Information

     161   

Disclosure of Fund Expenses

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Bridgeway Funds Standardized Returns as of December 31, 2011*

 

 

                   Annualized                
Fund    Quarter
10/1/11
to 12/31/11
    

Six Months
7/1/11

to 12/31/11

     1 Year          5 Years          10 Years      Inception
to Date
     Inception
Date
    

Gross

Expense
Ratio2

 

Aggressive Investors 1

     13.48%         -16.77%             -10.31%             -6.29%             2.34%             12.03%             8/5/1994         1.25%3   

Aggressive Investors 2

     10.64%         -18.26%             -11.59%             -5.23%             2.62%             2.98%             10/31/2001         0.70%   

Ultra-Small Company

     14.47%         -16.34%             -14.64%             -3.87%             9.53%             14.38%             8/5/1994         1.18%   

Ultra-Small Co Market

     14.94%         -11.28%             -7.86%             -3.67%             8.09%             9.06%             7/31/1997         0.80%1   

Micro-Cap Limited

     19.10%         -13.58%             -9.48%             -5.31%             3.34%             8.70%             6/30/1998         1.58%3   

Small-Cap Momentum

     18.80%         -8.15%             -0.92%             NA             NA             10.84%             5/28/2010         5.43%1   

Small-Cap Growth

     19.95%         -11.83%             -0.63%             -5.05%             NA             1.19%             10/31/2003         0.98%1   

Small-Cap Value

     16.69%         -8.70%             1.05%             -2.74%             NA             4.27%             10/31/2003         0.87%   

Large-Cap Growth

     12.41%         -7.84%             -0.71%             -0.02%             NA             2.93%             10/31/2003         0.86%1   

Large-Cap Value

     12.64%         -5.23%             2.33%             -0.69%             NA             5.77%             10/31/2003         1.17%1   

Blue Chip 35 Index

     11.84%         -0.23%             3.17%             0.44%             2.71%             4.27%             7/31/1997         0.27%1   

Managed Volatility

     8.98%         -0.43%             1.94%             0.74%             3.77%             3.36%             6/30/2001         1.22%1   

Omni Small-Cap Value4

     17.13%         NA             NA             NA             NA             3.89%             8/31/2011         1.00%1   

Omni Tax-Managed Small-Cap Value4

     15.78%         -11.43%             -5.41%             NA             NA             -5.41%             12/31/2010         1.56%1   

Bridgeway Funds Returns for Calendar Years 1998 through 2011*

 

 

     1998     1999     2000     2001     2002     2003     2004     2005     2006     2007     2008     2009     2010     2011  

Aggressive Investors 1

    19.28%        120.62%        13.58%        -11.20%        -18.01%        53.97%        12.21%        14.93%        7.11%        25.80%        -56.16%        23.98%        17.82%        -10.31%   

Aggressive Investors 2

            -19.02%        44.01%        16.23%        18.59%        5.43%        32.19%        -55.07%        29.84%        12.10%        -11.59%   

Ultra-Small Company

    -13.11%        40.41%        4.75%        34.00%        3.98%        88.57%        23.33%        2.99%        21.55%        -2.77%        -46.24%        48.93%        23.55%        -14.64%   

Ultra-Small Co Market

    -1.81%        31.49%        0.67%        23.98%        4.90%        79.43%        20.12%        4.08%        11.48%        -5.40%        -39.49%        25.95%        24.86%        -7.86%   

Micro-Cap Limited

      49.55%        6.02%        30.20%        -16.61%        66.97%        9.46%        22.55%        -2.34%        -4.97%        -41.74%        17.65%        29.11%        -9.48%   

Small-Cap Momentum

                              -0.92%   

Small-Cap Growth

                11.59%        18.24%        5.31%        6.87%        -43.48%        15.04%        11.77%        -0.63%   

Small-Cap Value

                17.33%        18.92%        12.77%        6.93%        -45.57%        26.98%        16.55%        1.05%   

Large-Cap Growth

                6.77%        9.33%        4.99%        19.01%        -45.42%        36.66%        13.34%        -0.71%   

Large-Cap Value

                15.15%        11.62%        18.52%        4.49%        -36.83%        24.92%        14.51%        2.33%   

Blue Chip 35 Index

    39.11%        30.34%        -15.12%        -9.06%        -18.02%        28.87%        4.79%        0.05%        15.42%        6.07%        -33.30%        26.61%        10.60%        3.17%   

Managed Volatility

            -3.51%        17.82%        7.61%        6.96%        6.65%        6.58%        -19.38%        12.39%        5.41%        1.94%   

Omni Small-Cap Value4,5

                              NA   

Omni Tax-Managed

                           

Small-Cap Value4

                              -5.41%   

Performance figures quoted represent past performance and are no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than original cost. To obtain performance current to the most recent month-end, please visit our website at www.bridgeway.com or call 1-800-661-3550. Total return figures include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains.

1 Some of the Funds’ fees were waived or expenses reimbursed; otherwise, returns would have been lower. The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses. Any material change to this Fund policy would require a vote by shareholders.

2 Expense ratios are as stated in the current prospectus. Please see financial highlights for expense ratios as of December 31, 2011.

3 The management fee included in the gross expense ratio for the Aggressive Investors 1 and Micro-Cap Limited Funds has been restated to reflect only the base management fee payable under each Fund’s performance-based management fee structure. The total actual management fee for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011 was -0.76% and -0.36%, respectively. The actual total management fee for the prior fiscal year was negative due to the negative performance adjustment of the investment management fee under each Fund’s performance-based management fee structure.

 

   
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4These funds are offered in a separate prospectus and their semi-annual reports are also in a separate book.

5Commenced operations on 8/31/11, therefore the Fund has no 1 year return as of 12/31/11.

* Numbers highlighted in green indicate periods when the Fund outperformed its primary benchmark.

This report is submitted for the general information of the shareholders of each Fund. It is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by an effective prospectus, which includes information regarding a Fund’s risks, objectives, fees and expenses, experience of its management, and other information. Investors should read the prospectus carefully before investing in a Fund. For questions or other Fund information, call 1-800-661-3550 or visit the Funds’ website at www.bridgeway.com. Funds are available for purchase by residents of the United States, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands and Guam only. Foreside Fund Services, LLC, Distributor.

The views expressed here are exclusively those of Fund management. These views, including those relating to the market, sectors or individual stocks are not meant as investment advice and should not be considered predictive in nature.

 

   
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December 31, 2011

Dear Fellow Shareholders,

Ten of thirteen Bridgeway Funds beat their primary market benchmarks in the December quarter. The fourteenth, Managed Volatility, met its long-term target (more than 40% of the S&P 500 Index on the upside). On the heels of last quarter, which was characterized by the most macro-driven market on record — an environment particularly unfavorable to our Select Funds (see page 10 for a description of our Select Funds) and more growth leaning Funds — seven of twelve Funds with a full year of operation beat their primary market benchmarks for the full calendar year, with Managed Volatility also meeting its target return. Overall, it was a strong quarter, but mixed calendar year.

A review of the December quarter market environment appears on page 2. Following the steep decline of the September quarter, this was a “bounceback” market, with larger companies making a strong enough comeback at year end to eke out a small positive return for the calendar year. Meanwhile, smaller stocks ended the year with red ink and the smallest ones with quite a bit of red ink. Growth stocks (those growing sales and earnings at a faster clip) trumped value stocks (those that are cheap based on some economic metrics) for the third calendar year in a row, according to Russell Index metrics.

Page 3 presents more details of the characteristics of a macro-driven market, a topic we introduced last quarter. A Q&A follows on this topic, including the possibilities we see going forward. While we do not believe it is possible to predict whether or not the recent macro-dominated market will continue, the adviser has made incremental improvements to its models within the context of an unchanged investment process that it believes will help the relative performance of its Select Funds (defined on page 10) in either climate.

Bridgeway continues to believe that one of the most serious risks facing investors in the next three to five years is inflation risk. Page 7 presents some details as to what investors might expect when and if inflation kicks in, with a focus on stocks, fixed income, gold, real estate securities, and inflation-protected securities.

Each calendar year we have a friendly competition with Morningstar’s “Fund picks.” Indeed, this year Morningstar’s picks did prove to be a higher hurdle than our primary market benchmarks. In the macro-driven 2011 market that we consider unfavorable to a number of our stock picking models, Morningstar beat Bridgeway 8 to 5. See details on page 8.

The Aggressive Investors Funds continue to be a favorite of our founder and chief investment officer, John Montgomery. In spite of a recent track record of underperformance in three of the last four years, see why John still favors these Funds in his personal asset allocation (page 9).

Every Fund we manage at Bridgeway falls under the “statistically driven, evidence based investing” moniker. However, to help investors understand more of how we think of them, we have divided our Funds into two categories: “Select” and “Omni.” See page 10 for this delineation and where your Fund(s) fit in.

You may know that Bridgeway is committed to giving half of its own company profits to charitable and non-profit organizations — part of something we call transformative change. On page 11, our partner, Rebecca Hove, discusses what this means and gives some examples.

As always, we appreciate your feedback. We take your comments very seriously and regularly discuss them internally to help in managing our Funds and this company. Please keep your ideas coming — both favorable and critical. They provide us with a vital tool, helping us serve you better.

 

Sincerely,

 

Your Investment Management Team

   
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Dick Cancelmo     Rasool Shaik

 

   
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Market Review

 

 

The Short Version: Roaring back from an awful quarter ended September 30, 2011, stocks rallied enough to put many market segments slightly into the black for calendar year 2011.

Having endured some of the wildest volatility in years, investors were rewarded with a positive fourth quarter as optimism about the U.S. economy and corporate landscape reigned. Consumer confidence rose. Manufacturing appeared to be on the mend: the Institute for Supply Management Index depicted continued expansion, though flooding in Thailand raised new concerns. Housing starts and home sales rebounded late in the year, though any real sector recovery may be slow in coming. Labor showed signs of improvements as the unemployment rate fell to 8.3% in December. Inflation is not an issue for now, though investors cannot disregard future pressures with oil topping $100 per barrel amid new supply/demand worries. The Fed Funds rate is expected to remain at or near zero percent throughout 2012, and Chairman Bernanke and the Federal Reserve Board are focusing on an improved communications strategy to keep investors informed about plans for the future and the thought processes behind them.

Global geopolitical events continue to impact the U.S. stock market. Just when Europe has seemed to be taking positive steps to move past crisis mode, along come Spain, Italy, and Hungary to remind investors that the road to recovery will be paved with many bumps. Optimism returned at the end of the period, however, following an agreement among major central banks to act together to mitigate Europe’s debt crisis.

Among the various U.S. equity sectors, energy, real estate, consumer staples, and industrials were particularly strong with solid double-digit gains. Other strong performers included consumer discretionary, health care, financials, and materials.

Looking at the market from a “style box” perspective (see below), returns for the quarter were strong across all styles and market capitalizations. According to Morningstar, small-cap value stocks were the strongest market segment in the December quarter, up 17.08% while mid-cap growth stocks were the weakest at 8.60%.

With significant gyrations of the overall market and various market segments, large-cap stocks made a strong enough comeback to achieve positive calendar year returns. Generally speaking, growth stocks beat value stocks — for the third year in a row — but this trend was not uniform. Small stocks lagged significantly (the Russell 2000 Index of small stocks was down 4.18%), and the smallest of the small, ultra-small stocks (as represented by the CRSP 10 Index), were down a whopping 13.98%.

Following are the stock market “style box” returns from Morningstar for the quarter and year:

 

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Follow up to (statistically) the Most Macro-Driven Market in History — August/September 2011

 

 

The Short Version: When Wall Street focuses on macro economic events rather than the underlying economic health of individual companies, the growth leaning models of our higher turnover “Select” Funds suffer mightily, typically giving back the strong performance of prior periods. This section examines the dynamics of macro-driven markets and analyzes the returns of one Fund, Aggressive Investors 1, centering on the issues of volatility, bear markets, and macro-driven markets. Within the context of an unchanged investment process, the adviser has made incremental changes to its stock picking models that we believe will help relative performance in future macro-driven markets without any cost to our performance in micro-driven markets, which historically comprise the vast majority of markets.

Last quarter, we introduced the concept of macro-driven markets, markets where investors focus on macro events instead of the fundamental economic health of individual companies. Statistically, we can measure macro-driven markets as peaks of stock correlation. Stock correlation is a measurement of the degree to which the returns of individual stocks go up and down in a linear (proportional) relationship to the market overall. When the correlation coefficient spikes up, it is due to some “macro” event — for example, the European banking crisis, recession, fiscal gridlock, or war, just to name a few — and investors tend to focus on this “macro” news. When this happens, investors take their eyes “off the ball” of the economic health of individual companies in favor of moving money into entire segments of the market (in the recent quarter ended September 30, 2011, into the perceived safety of utilities and staples) or into other asset classes altogether (such as U.S. Treasury securities, bonds, or gold).

Over the last eight decades there have been six very macro-driven markets, environments within which investors sell whole groups of stocks as they panic, and stop paying attention to the fundamental economic health of individual companies. These are not the same as bear markets, since, for example, the bear market of 2000-2002 was strongly “micro-driven.” It occurred because investors had become concerned with the exuberance surrounding large technology and internet stocks and began looking seriously at the health and actual earnings capacity of individual companies. That bear market environment was much more favorable to our growthier, higher turnover stock picking models. Our Funds that use stock picking models extensively and selectively (and thus focus on the economic health of individual companies) are at a significant disadvantage during macro-driven markets, such as the quarter ended September 30, 2011. Unfortunately, three of the biggest macro-driven markets in history have occurred in the last three and a half years, badly hurting the relative returns of some of our Funds in this recent period.

The graph below presents the average correlation coefficients among stock returns of Russell 1000 Index companies. As this graph indicates, nearly all of the biggest spikes (those above 0.5 in correlation) of the last few decades have occurred in the last three and a half year period. In fact, going back to 1926, there have been just six such spikes of volatility, and fully half have been in recent years.

 

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What are the implications of these correlation spikes or “macro-driven” market environments?

Most of Bridgeway’s stock picking models rely on company level data, such as economic data from income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements. These models seek to predict the relative attractiveness of one stock versus all the others in our universe of companies. When the stock market correlations spike, relative stock performance generally has little effect on individual stock prices, and our higher turnover growth leaning models tend to do more poorly. This is especially true if a spike follows a period of strong outperformance. Thus, our strong performance in the months and years leading up to June 2008 was followed by a particularly painful July 2008 through March 2009, when the mortage and banking crisis resulted in a macro-driven market. Similarly, a relatively strong fiscal year ending June 2011 was followed by a painful September quarter 2011, when stock correlations spiked up again.

Which Bridgeway Funds are most negatively affected by macro-driven markets?

Poorer returns in macro-driven markets tend to align with four factors: a) our “Select” Funds, those that hold a smaller number of “purer” stock picks, b) those with significant exposure to “growth” rather than “value” stocks, c) mid- and small-size rather than large companies, and d) higher turnover Funds. Thus, Aggressive Investors 1 and 2 Funds, Micro-Cap Limited Fund, Ultra-Small Company Fund, and Small-Cap Growth Fund have been the hardest hit over the last three and a half years. Large-Cap Growth Fund has also been hurt, due to its growth orientation and fewer (less than 100) holdings, although its lower turnover and larger company size have protected it to some degree. Relatively unaffected have been Large-Cap Value Fund, and our “Omni” or asset-class Funds that tend to hold many more stocks, Ultra-Small Company Market, Omni Small-Cap Value, Omni Tax-Managed Small-Cap Value, Blue Chip 35 Index, and Small-Cap Momentum Funds.

In order to demonstrate the effects of a macro-driven market on Fund returns, we will use Aggressive Investors 1 Fund in this Q&A, since it is a fund with an 18 year history and it exhibits all of the characteristics that would make it susceptible to the negative impacts of macro-driven markets.

How often does a macro-driven market occur?

Historically, it has been rare. In the last three and a half years it has been frequent.

To demonstrate how narrowly our Aggressive Investors 1 Fund returns have aligned with macro-driven markets (measured as spikes in the correlation of stock returns) we put the trailing three-month returns relative to the S&P 500 Index into ten equal “buckets” from very low correlation (“micro-driven”) markets to very high correlation (“macro-driven”) markets.

 

   
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As this graph indicates, Aggressive Investors 1 Fund has tended to outperform the market over the full spectrum of correlation, except, very notably, the high correlation peaks. The implications of this graph are significant. High correlation markets in and of themselves are not a big problem to our models: it’s the spikes that are a big problem.

Don’t the last three years represent the “new normal” for the market?

It is noteworthy that from July 2010 through June 2011, stock return correlations dropped back down significantly to the range of 0.2 to 0.4. During that year, Aggressive Investors 1 Fund outperformed its market benchmark by 10%. So we have recently seen one year without a correlation spike, and it was good for our performance generally (though not uniformly). We don’t believe low correlation markets are dead.

More specifically, Bridgeway’s investment team believes that eventually, the market has to focus at the level of individual companies’ health. While stock prices may move in lock step (proportionally) for periods of time, the underlying health of our nation’s companies do not. Eventually, the prices must follow economic health at the individual corporate level.

Negative news and macro events have been present throughout history. Why do stock price movements focus very broadly on these events some of the time, as in the recent macro-driven market, but not most of the time?

One theory is that there are many more investment vehicles today that allow people to invest in broad sectors of the market that were not previously available. These include index funds, program trading (credited with the correlation spike in 1987), complex derivative contracts available to institutions, and exchange traded funds. The latter, in particular, are a relatively new phenomenon and make up a very significant portion of stock market trading today.

However, while these instruments make it easier to trade whole segments of the market, we do not believe that they are in and of themselves responsible for it. In a fascinating (ok, fascinating if you are a statistical economist) paper by Jonathan LeBarge (“The Bane of Investors’ Existence: Why is Correlation High and When Will it Fall?,” BCA Research, January 4, 2012) on the “whys” of high stock correlation, the authors make a compelling argument that the underlying cause is due, paradoxically, to “the previous moderation in economic volatility and the rise in financial leverage that resulted.” Thus, financial leverage (borrowing), in its many forms (individual, national, and especially in the banking system itself) makes the system less stable; that’s

 

   
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the nature of leverage. We believe that it will take time to reduce this leverage, and that in the meantime the base level of stock correlation will remain high. However, the spikes in correlation are the real problem for certain of our Funds, rather than an elevated base level. It is much less clear whether we will continue to see the correlation spikes in the next few years.

What would lead to more correlation spikes?

Additional, very negative news on the financial front would be more likely to lead to another spike in correlation. These could include: further major declines in the U.S. real estate market, continued or accelerated national fiscal gridlock, a reversal of recent declining unemployment, and a true meltdown in Europe. The opposite would likely lead to declining correlation.

Isn’t the performance problem with Bridgeway select growth models just that they perform poorly in big down markets?

No; in fact, it is instructive to study the three major bear markets since inception of Aggressive Investors 1 Fund:

 

     “Normal Bear”          “Ideal Bear”          “Macro Driven Bear”  
     High Correl.     Low Correl.          Low Correl.     Low Correl.          High Correl.     High Correl.  
     Russian Default     Bouncebk.          “Internet Bust”     Bouncebk.          Bear Mkt     Junk Rally  
     (3/98-9/98)     (9/98-9/99)          (3/00-12/02)     (12/02-12/03)          (3/08-3/09)     (3/09-6/10*)  

Aggr. Investors 1

     -25.5     80.5        -26.6     54.0        -53.1     20.3

S&P 500 Index

     -7.0     27.8        -39.0     28.7        -38.1     32.7

Difference

     -18.5     52.7        12.4     25.3        -15.0     -12.4

* Performance greater than one year is annualized.

During the high correlation bear market of mid-1998, our Fund performed much more poorly than the overall market. Fortunately, it was followed by a low correlation recovery period, within which our Fund performed excellently, more than making up for the prior downfall. This is what our team thinks of as a “normal” bear market. Of course, in reality each market has its own unique characteristics.

The extended and painful bear market of 2000-2002 was low correlation (micro-driven) and favorable to our Fund’s relative performance. You may recall that this was the period of the “internet bust,” during which investors specifically focused on the actual fundamentals of companies, rather than on the hope for future revenues and earnings or on macro-economic events. Thus, it was a “micro-driven” market, favorable to our Fund. We actually provided some nice “cushion” in this downturn. And when the market bounced back, we continued to do well.

The most recent bear market has been most unfavorable to our Fund. It was a precipitous fall driven by macro events that lead to a deep recession. But the recovery period has also been characterized by two more spikes of correlation, most recently as investors focus on the European Banking crisis, Italy and Greece, and the spectre of a “double dip” recession in the U.S.

Isn’t the performance problem with Bridgeway’s “growthier” select models just that they perform poorly in highly volatile market environments?

No. It is true that the recent correlation spikes line up with high volatility. But as the table above indicates, we have seen other high volatility markets during which we performed relatively well.

Overall, our relative performance has related much more to stock market correlation peaks than to the existence of a bull or a bear environment or low or high volatility.

If there is still risk of another correlation spike and it’s so detrimental to some of Bridgeway’s Funds, shouldn’t we just sell before they occur?

We believe that predicting future macro-economic events is a loser’s proposition. The best economists have a mediocre track record at best in this regard. Even if you forecast one or two pieces correctly, the full system is wildly complex. Further, you have to make two excellent calls: when to get out and when to get back in; one good call by itself can still leave you in a worse

 

   
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off situation. Finally, you may make two correct calls on the economy, but be off slightly on the timing of the market itself and still come out behind. Bridgeway’s investment team believes strongly that waiting for the market to come back “before you get back in” is a losing proposition for all of the reasons above, plus the fact that when it does bounce back it can do so very quickly. Overall, timing the economy, like timing the market itself, is a wildly risky business. As difficult as it may feel, we believe sticking with an appropriate long term plan is the best course of action.

If macro-driven markets represent such a problem for Bridgeway’s more growth-oriented select models and Funds, isn’t there anything Bridgeway can do to correct this?

Yes. Bridgeway has made strong ongoing investments in our research staff, data, and systems over the last few years. We have made incremental improvements to our models without changing anything about our investment philosophy or process. We believe these improvements, based on our backtesting and research, will help relative returns even in macro- and micro-driven markets. Improvements include adding more and higher quality data, testing of different data sources, a new proprietary valuation metric, testing of a new and exciting variable, calibrating some models for narrower market niches, better testing the “depth” (how many stocks in a ranking give strong returns) of our models, retiring some poorer performing models, and better modeling our sell rules.

While we believe that backtesting over multiple market and economic cycles is the best way to understand risks and potential return relationships, past performance, whether modeled or of a specific Fund, does not guarantee future returns.

Returns in a High Inflationary Environment — no place to hide?

 

 

 

The Short Version: With inflation at low single digit levels, people aren’t talking about it much. Yet Bridgeway’s investment management team believes this is one of the very significant investment risks on the horizon. In this section we present why we are worried, what investments historically provide the best hedge, and why they may not work so well this time. Taking a long term, disciplined, and diversified view is still probably one of the best antidotes.

Bridgeway studies stock market history going back many decades, primarily with a view toward understanding risks. Looking forward, one of the biggest risks we see in the two to five-year timefame is increasing inflation. Due to fiscal policy decisions, TARP in the context of a major recession, and war, the national debt as a percent of gross national product is near the highest level since the mid-1940’s. Historically, the U.S. has “inflated” its way out of high debt periods and we think that will likely be true this time. Here is our view of various asset classes:

Long-term bonds. With yields at very low levels, the probability for increasing rates appears much higher than normal. Inflation would accelerate this. When interest rates rise, bond prices fall. We think long-term U.S. treasuries are very risky for this reason. We would be less concerned about default risk, which was in the news last year when treasuries lost their AAA rating. Of higher concern to us is inflation risk. The risks of corporate bonds are similar, though somewhat moderated. Investors have been pulling money out of stock market mutual funds in favor of fixed income funds for four straight years now. We worry that this move is timed just wrong with respect to inflation risk.

Short-term treasuries, CD’s, and money market accounts. The advantage of short-term treasuries and money market accounts is that as inflation heats up and rates rise, investors get the benefit of rising rates. A thirty year bond holder is locked into the current low fixed yields for thirty years. Short-term fixed income holders are not. However, even short-term fixed income can be risky. From 1940 to 1950, for example, the purchase power of 90-day treasuries (with interest reinvested) declined a whopping 41% due to inflation.

Treasury inflation protected securities (TIPS). This has been one of Bridgeway’s favorites as a hedge against inflation for a fixed income investor. Unfortunately (looking forward), mid-term TIPS have had double digit returns in three of the last five years. This is unusual and not at all sustainable. Returns have skyrocketed because interest rates have declined and inflationary fears have heated up to some degree. This leave TIPS with a negative real yield. Thus, investors are paying a hefty premium for the inflation “insurance” feature of this instrument. We still like them as a good long term diversifier, but it seems late to get the full benefit of this investment over the next few years.

Gold. Gold is one traditional hedge against inflation. Over very long time periods, however, gold has been a poor investment. That’s what we dislike the most about it. Gold has very little commercial use and doesn’t tend to create value as stocks and

 

   
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bonds do. It glitters, and it could be useful as an international currency in time of war. With the almost six-fold increase in gold over the last five years, however, we would be very concerned that it may be fundamentally overpriced. Translate: risky.

Real estate. This is another classical hedge against inflation. Actual real estate is highly illiquid, and if purchased with debt, highly risky. REITs are a liquid alternative; that is, you can buy and sell them easily. But they have also had quite a run in the last three years. REITS are within about 10% of their early 2008 levels. Similar to gold and TIPS, it seems late to establish a new position.

Stocks. Stocks typically suffer as inflation heats up, but then recover as companies increase the prices for their goods and services to keep up with inflation. That’s what we like about stocks over the long term with respect to inflation.

Our conclusions? If you have overexposure to fixed income instruments: beware. The best solution is probably the same we recommend in any market environment: get a long term asset allocation plan consistent with your cash needs, investment horizon and risk tolerance. Put it in place and don’t deviate from it, especially when it feels most uncomfortable to stay the course.

Performance Versus Morningstar Analyst Picks

 

 

 

The Short Version: A close race: Bridgeway 5, Morningstar 8. While a majority of the Bridgeway Funds (7 of 13) outperformed their respective market benchmarks in calendar year 2011, Morningstar did slightly better and edged out Bridgeway’s record by three.

Morningstar, the Chicago-based independent research firm publishes a list of “analysts’ picks” every year for each asset class, as determined by its analysts. Each year in January, when the final tallies are in, we compare the performance of each of our Funds to the average returns of Morningstar’s top picks for the comparable asset class. How did we do in 2011?

In the face of the macro-driven market described on page 3, 2011 was a mediocre year relative to our market benchmarks —seven of thirteen Bridgeway Funds beat their primary market benchmarks. We fared worse against the “higher hurdle” —and it was a higher hurdle in 2011 — of Morningstar’s “top picks.”

The table below depicts the results by Morningstar category and relevant Bridgeway Fund.

 

Bridgeway Funds    Morningstar Analyst “Picks”  
Name    2011 Return      Morningstar
Category
   2011 Return  

Aggressive Investors 1

     -10.31%       *Mid-cap growth      -4.58%   

Aggressive Investors 2

     -11.59%       *Mid-cap growth      -4.58%   

Ultra-Small Company

     -14.64%       *Small growth      0.03%   

Ultra-Small Company Market

     -7.86%       *Small blend      -1.49%   

Micro-Cap Limited

     -9.48%       *Small growth      0.03%   

Small-Cap Growth

     -0.63%       *Small growth      0.03%   

*Small-Cap Value

     1.05%       Small value      -9.69%   

*Omni Tax-Managed
Small-Cap Value
1

     -5.41%       Small value      -9.69%   

Small-Cap Momentum

     -0.92%       *Small growth      0.03%   

*Large-Cap Growth

     -0.71%       Large-cap growth      -2.84%   

*Large-Cap Value

     2.33%       Large-cap value      -7.27%   

*Blue Chip 35 Index

     3.17%       Large-cap blend      1.87%   

Managed Volatility

     1.94%       *Long-Short Equity      4.67%   

1This fund is offered in a separate prospectus and its semi-annual report is also in a separate book.

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performance, expenses, and quality of fund management. In addition, the comparison of Bridgeway Funds to the Morningstar Analyst Picks is limited to performance only and does not take into consideration other factors that are considered by Morningstar when compiling their list of Analyst Picks.

Each Bridgeway Fund is compared to the average total return of the group of funds selected by Morningstar at the beginning of 2011 for the one-year period ended December 31, 2011. These averages in the table are comprised of between two and seventeen funds from within each category. In an effort to provide a complete and balanced assessment, all of the Bridgeway Funds are used in the comparison table shown above such that no attempt is made to cull out unfavorable results. The purpose of this comparison is to “raise the bar” on performance comparison as this analysis uses an arguably higher benchmark by comparing the Bridgeway Funds to other funds chosen by an independent source that specializes in investment research.

“One Star Fund” a Favorite

 

 

 

The Short Version: One of Bridgeway’s first funds has underperformed in three of the last four calendar years. That’s not a record we’re proud of, but John Montgomery is staying put and has even invested more. [As discussed in our June 2011 annual report; we are not suggesting that you simply copy John’s lead; his investment horizon and risk tolerance could be different from yours.] Here he discusses in Q&A format the reasons a data-driven investor such as himself would do that.

In our last annual report for the period ended June 30, 2011, Bridgeway’s founder and investment team leader, John Montgomery, disclosed his personal asset allocation targets. Fully half of the funds he expects to retire on are in the Aggressive Investors (1 and 2) style. The following is an interview with John about this holding:

Since Aggressive Investors 1 and 2 have been Bridgeway’s two poorest performing Funds over the last four years, but also your largest holding, isn’t it time to jettison them?

My long-term allocation includes a very healthy slice of Aggressive Investors 1 and 2. I “eat my own cooking.” I also take a long-term view, and if you think as I do that the strategy is viable, the worst time to sell it would be when it’s most out of favor. So no, I’m not selling it.

What do you mean by “long term view?”

First of all, although I’m 56, I don’t plan to retire anytime soon, so the long-term investment horizon, at least five years and preferably ten years or more, is appropriate for me. Second, I have a high tolerance for risk. “Aggressive” is in the name of the Fund for a reason. The main way I manage risks is to keep my expenses low relative to my income. That means I can save and invest more and give more away. The Aggressive Investors strategy has done very well for me over the long haul and for eight of the nine years leading up to 2008 — but not in the macro-driven markets that began in mid-2008. Sadly, some of our investors got in after a performance run (“buy high”) and bailed after the downturn (“sell low”). That’s a formula for financial disaster that we see too often.

How do you decide when to buy and sell?

I stay put and look at rebalancing annually or when I have more money to invest. If I were in net withdrawal mode, I’d be harvesting from what has done the best to get me back to my target. It’s a contrarian strategy that forces me to invest more in what has recently done poorly. That means I’ve been adding to Aggressive Investors 1 and 2, Ultra-Small Company, and Micro-Cap Limited Funds.

But when might an investor consider selling an underperforming fund?

The time to reconsider the appropriateness of an investment is when your own circumstances change or when the investment process or management changes. My financial circumstances haven’t changed, and our investment process has not changed, although we continue to update models, and no one has left our investment management team in eleven years. We have increasingly skilled and experienced people working on our performance just as we would whether we were outperforming or not. Also, it gives me comfort that we can explain our periods of under- and outperformance. For example, the worst time to sell a previously strong performing value fund with a solid investment process was in 1999, when growth had just had an amazing run, but was about to reverse.

 

   
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When will the aggressive investors style be back in favor?

We will never know the exact timing. We do know that macro-driven markets have presented an uphill performance terrain for Aggressive Investors 1 and 2 that relates to the investment process of the Funds. Specifically, the models that are the big engine of the Fund are focused on the economic health of individual companies, while the market has significantly ignored these factors during the correlation spikes. The macro-driven markets may continue into 2012 and 2013, but we don’t think they will continue forever, and it would not surprise me to see no more major spikes for a decade.

Can’t the investment team do anything to improve performance during these correlation spikes, or macro-driven markets?

Yes, we think we have enough data on these environments to reasonably address them — should they continue. But we’re doing this in such a way that it doesn’t change our process, and more importantly, based on our research, would not have hurt our returns in low correlation markets. The last thing we want to do is make changes to the Funds that address the last battle at the cost of most other market environments. The value managers who moved toward a growth process in 1999 didn’t fare too well in the first half of the 2000’s.

Introducing Bridgeway Omni and Bridgeway Select Fund Strategies

 

 

 

We have recently divided our Funds into two distinct styles, Omni and Select. While the two styles are very different, our basic investment philosophy continues to be the same statistically driven, evidence-based philosophy we have always used. We will describe the similarities and differences between the two styles in the following paragraphs.

Our Basic Investment Philosophy

If you have visited our website in the past year, you may have noticed that we have two new Funds with the Omni name attached. While the name is new, the concept within Bridgeway has been around for many years. Our investment philosophy of putting investors first and our passion for logic, data and evidence remain consistent throughout everything we do, as do our mission, values and commitment to transformational change for our company and the communities in which we live and work. Much of our investment process is similar through both investment styles. We use a statistically driven, evidence-based investment style that is grounded in academic theory. We have a rigorous testing process that starts with data quality. Our process is disciplined and seeks to avoid behavioral biases and to make continuous improvements through our investment in ongoing research. Risk management is embedded in the innovative design of each Fund that we manage. Our adherence to fund design and trading efficiencies highlight our execution expertise, regardless of the investment style. We strongly believe in maintaining a long-term investment horizon and sticking to your asset allocation through all types of market volatility.

Bridgeway Omni Style

The Omni style began with the Bridgeway Blue-Chip 35 Index Fund and the Ultra-Small Company Market Fund. Both were designed to give shareholders the ability to capture the returns of a particular asset class of stocks. We have recently added three more Funds to the Omni classification (Small-Cap Momentum, Omni Small-Cap Value and Omni Tax-Managed Small-Cap Value), although only Small-Cap Momentum Fund is available to the general public. Each of these Funds is meant to capture the risk premiums of their specific asset class while capitalizing on the concept of efficient markets. Each Fund has a focus on low tracking error to an unpublished index representing the Fund’s style and, with the exception of Small-Cap Momentum Fund, each is designed for low turnover. Also, with the exception of Blue Chip 35 Index, each Fund normally holds a basket of greater than 300 securities in order to gain exposure to an entire asset class.

Bridgeway Select Style

Our two original Funds (Aggressive Investors 1 and Ultra-Small Company Funds) were designed for alpha — market beating returns over the long term — through stock selection (rather than through, say, market timing or sector rotation). These two funds as well as Aggressive Investors 2, Micro-Cap Limited, Small-Cap Growth, Small-Cap Value, Large-Cap Growth, Large-Cap Value and Managed Volatility, fall into the classification now known as Select Funds. Each of these seeks to outperform its market benchmark through effective stock selection that is designed for greater upside capture and downside protection. We select stocks for these funds using multiple multi-factor models that are grounded in academic theory and based on extensive backtesting by Bridgeway’s team. We feed quality data into the models to provide what we call an “information premium” that allows for greater upside capture potential. We also add risk premium factors to focus on downside protection.

 

   
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Our numerous growth, value, momentum, growth at a reasonable price (GARP) (shares characteristics of both growth and value) and contrarian models allow a great deal of portfolio flexibility in order to generate alpha.

Omni or Select?

While the Omni style asset class exposure is quite distinct from the Select style alpha generation, both adhere to the basic investment philosophy Bridgeway has used for eighteen years. We haven’t reinvented ourselves, but we have redefined the way we will represent our Funds going forward. There are arguments and advantages for both investment styles, but it is up to individual investors or advisers to decide which style or combination of styles will satisfy their investment needs.

Transformational Change by Rebecca Hove, Bridgeway Partner and Leader in the Area

 

 

 

Each Bridgeway Partner engages in Transformative Change in a self-created way. These engagements are highly variegated, as is the nature of transformation. Though among this constant change, the foundation of our Transformative Change programs has a static, fundamental component: Service. We participate in Service Trips to the developing world and local Service Projects. We serve on these projects with our families, fellow Bridgeway Partners or our business partners, or with personal friends and even strangers who become friends! We serve by giving - of our personal time, our money and other resources, our mental capacities, our labor, and most importantly, our hearts.

You may be thinking, “But Bridgeway is in the financial management business....” Yes, and included in that, we are in the Transformation business. At Bridgeway, we see this as a both/and; not an either/or. Transformation- it’s a current buzz-word, but what does it really mean? More importantly, what does it mean to, and for, you?

Transformation is dynamic. Unbounded variety is intrinsic to the word and work itself; often producing radical results. Perhaps the most profound definition comes from medicine: “The genetic alteration of a cell by introduction of DNA from another cell.” This is indeed the marrow of transformation – to change from the inside and then outside from one ‘being’ into a different ‘being’ as a result of an introduction. You are not WHAT or WHO you used to be, after transformation. You are altered; you have a completely new make-up. That truly is radical... and at Bridgeway we are doing and experiencing it first-hand.

One of our Partners serves on the Board of Navidad en el Barrio, an organization local to Houston that provides disadvantaged kids with the opportunity to experience receiving gifts at Christmas. Due to generous gifts of in-kind and cash donations, volunteers who wrap presents and deliver gifts, as well as put on an event, kids are introduced to a Christmas experience they otherwise would not know. Parents receive grocery bags of fresh fruit, other food items, and a guide to available community resources.

In 2011 we partnered with YES Prep, a charter school in Houston, for a service day with Navidad en el Barrio. About 200 YES Prep middle school and high school students, many of whom could qualify for the Christmas program, served alongside Bridgeway volunteers – giving their time, talent, smiles and heart so others could receive.

The YES Prep students we served with, modeled another aspect of the gift of transformation and how unbounded it is. Regardless of what one does or does not have materially, we all have the ability to serve and give. Transformation can happen anytime, anywhere, and with anybody or anything. It is about giving and receiving - for all involved - two things which are also a constant presence within the variety of transformation.

You see, transformation is in Bridgeway’s DNA. We are transforming internally as individuals as we create and build these interactions. As we serve and give with others, we are changed by them and they are changed by us; together we are changing something external in our local and global community. Like those cells, separate and unique worlds collide, mix, team together, and then build something entirely new. Nothing is left the same as it was upon first introduction – not the people, not the place. For those interested in leverage, THIS is radical, too! We believe so strongly in this philosophy and its results we plan to share Transformative Change stories in every shareholder letter.

So, consider this your own “introduction”. Think about how you plan to invest in transformation personally, because we’re staying in the Transformation business. Its impact is unbeatable!

 

 

 

   
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Dear Fellow Aggressive Investors 1 Fund Shareholder,

The Bridgeway Funds Board of Directors has approved a plan of reorganization providing for the conversion of the Aggressive Investors 2 Fund into shares of the Aggressive Investors 1 Fund. The plan of reorganization providing for the conversion will require the approval of the Aggressive Investors 2 Fund shareholders. If approved, the conversion of shares is expected to take effect in the second quarter of 2012.

For the quarter ended December 31, 2011, Aggressive Investors 1 Fund returned 13.48%, outperforming our primary market benchmark, the S&P 500 Index (+11.82%) and our peer benchmark, the Lipper Capital Appreciation Funds Index (+7.64%). The Fund lagged the smaller-cap Russell 2000 Index (+15.47%) during the three month period. It was a mixed quarter. We would be more pleased, but for the prior quarter’s very poor performance.

For the six-month “semi-annual” period ended December 31, 2011, our Fund couldn’t overcome the “headwind” of the quarter ended September 30, 2011 — the most macro-driven market we have seen (see pages 3 to 7) and an environment not favorable to the Fund. The Fund declined 16.77%, lagging well behind our primary market benchmark, the S&P 500 Index (-3.69%), our peer benchmark, the Lipper Capital Appreciation Funds Index (-9.04%), and the Russell 2000 Index (-9.77%). We are disappointed with these results. We would like to emphasize that we have taken certain actions consistent with our (unchanged) investment philosophy and process to address our underperformance in macro-driven markets such as 2008, 2010, and 2011. See, for example, “If macro-driven markets represent such a problem for Bridgeway’s “growthier” select models and Funds, isn’t there anything Bridgeway can do to correct this?” on page 7 and, “Can’t the investment team do anything to improve performance during these correlation spikes, or macro-driven markets?” on page 10.

Similarly, the very poor September quarter performance overshadowed the positive performance in the first half of calendar year 2011. The Fund dropped 10.31% for the calendar year, underperforming our primary market benchmark, the S&P 500 Index (+2.11%), our peer benchmark, the Lipper Capital Appreciation Funds Index (-5.32%), and the Russell 2000 Index (-4.18%).

The table below presents our quarter, six-month, one-year, five-year, ten-year and life-to-date financial results. See the next page for a graph of performance since inception.

 

                     

Annualized

 
     Quarter
10/1/11
to 12/31/11
    6 Months
7/1/11
to 12/31/11
    1 Year
1/1/11
to 12/31/11
    5 Years
1/1/07
to 12/31/11
    10 Years
1/1/02
to 12/31/11
   

Life-to-Date
8/5/94

to 12/31/11

 

Aggressive Investors 1 Fund

    13.48%          -16.77%          -10.31%          -6.29%          2.34%          12.03%     

S&P 500 Index (large companies)

    11.82%          -3.69%          2.11%          -0.25%          2.92%          7.98%     

Lipper Capital Appreciation Funds Index

    7.64%          -9.04%          -5.32%          1.23%          3.48%          6.95%     

Russell 2000 Index (small companies)

    15.47%          -9.77%          -4.18%          0.15%          5.62%          8.03%     

Performance figures quoted in the table above and graph below represent past performance and are no guarantee of future results. Total return figures in the table above include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. The table above and the graph below do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. The recent growth rate in the stock market has helped to produce short-term returns that are not typical and may not continue in the future.

The S&P 500 Index is a broad-based, unmanaged measurement of changes in stock market conditions, based on the average of 500 widely held common stocks with dividends reinvested. The Russell 2000 Index is an unmanaged, market value weighted index that measures performance of the 2,000 companies that are between the 1,000th and 3,000th largest in the

 

   
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market with dividends reinvested. The Lipper Capital Appreciation Funds Index reflects the record of the 30 largest funds in the category of more aggressive domestic growth mutual funds, as reported by Lipper, Inc. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

According to data from Lipper, Inc. as of December 31, 2011, Aggressive Investors 1 Fund ranked 257th of 298 capital appreciation funds for the twelve months ending December 31, 2011, 231st of 232 over the last five years, 115th of 163 over the last ten years, and 3rd of 53 since inception in August, 1994. These long-term numbers and the graph below give two snapshots of our long-term success. Lipper, Inc. is an independent mutual fund rating service that ranks funds in various fund categories by making comparative calculations using total returns.

Aggressive Investors 1 Fund vs. S&P 500 Index, Lipper Capital Appreciation Funds Index & Russell 2000 Index

from Inception 8/5/94 to 12/31/11

 

 

 

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The Short Version: Media and energy companies helped the most, while information technology stocks held our Fund back. The bounceback of smaller companies also helped.

Energy companies and media firms led the positive charge in the quarter as the cost of oil rose to $100/barrel and helped give a boost to exploration and production companies. The heated election campaign season meant significant advertising dollars for television stations. Three energy companies highlighted the best performers list for the December quarter, and two media holdings combined to contribute over one and one-half percent to the return of the Fund.

These are the Fund’s ten best-contributing stocks for the quarter ended December 31, 2011:

 

Rank    Description    Industry    % Contribution to Return
1    Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc.    Media    1.1%
2    Amerco, Inc.    Road & Rail    0.5%
3    W&T Offshore, Inc.    Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels    0.5%
4    CBS Corp.    Media    0.4%
5    Stone Energy Corp.    Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels    0.4%
6    RLI Corp.    Insurance    0.4%
7    Westlake Chemical Corp.    Chemicals    0.4%
8    Newpark Resources, Inc.    Energy Equipment & Services    0.4%
9    Credit Acceptance Corp.    Consumer Finance    0.4%
10    Titan International, Inc.    Machinery    0.4%

 

   
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Although viewers complain about all of the negative political ads, they actually pay off quite well for broadcasting companies. One such company, Sinclair Broadcast Group, was the Fund’s top contributor for the quarter. Its stock price soared over 50% during the three-month period as the campaign season heated up and candidates started to air ads in major primary states. Sinclair has been in expansion mode and recently announced the acquisition of media companies with major markets in Florida and New York. In November, the holding posted better-than-expected quarterly results and rewarded shareholders with a cash dividend.

With interest rates at historically low levels, some income investors have sought out returns generated from dividend paying stocks. Amerco, parent of do-it-yourself moving and storage company U-Haul, announced a special dividend in December that translated into a yield in excess of that paid by the five-year treasury (at the time). The company does not currently pay a regular dividend, but with solid cash flow from operations, some analysts expect this move to be a sign of future shareholder rewards. Amerco has experienced favorable increases in profits and revenues from its three key segments (moving/storage, life insurance, property and casualty insurance), and sales have increased over 10% for six straight quarters. The holding contributed one-half of a percent to the Fund’s return for the quarter.

Though the economy has shown signs of rebounding as of late, businesses and consumers still do not appear to be stepping up their purchases of computers and electronics (unless they are manufactured by Apple). Three Information Technology holdings made the list of worst contributors. Combined, they hurt the Fund performance by almost three-fourths of a percent.

These are the Fund’s ten worst-contributing stocks for the quarter ended December 31, 2011:

 

Rank    Description    Industry    % Contribution to Return
1    Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc.    Food Products    -0.5%
2    Alcatel-Lucent - Sponsored ADR    Communications Equipment    -0.5%
3    Ultra Petroleum Corp.    Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels    -0.2%
4    HCA Holdings, Inc.    Health Care Providers & Services    -0.2%
5    Walter Energy, Inc.    Metals & Mining    -0.2%
6    HollyFrontier Corp.    Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels    -0.1%
7    Best Buy Co., Inc.    Specialty Retail    -0.1%
8    Electronic Arts, Inc.    Software    -0.1%
9    Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc.    Energy Equipment & Services    -0.1%
 10    Dell, Inc.    Computers & Peripherals    -0.1%

David Einhorn, the hedge fund activist investor, confirmed in October 2011 that he had a significant “short” bet (he expected the stock to fall) on Green Mountain Coffee and he accused management of faulty accounting practices. A month later, Green Mountain posted a sizable earnings shortfall. The holding lost half of its value during the three month period and was the worst contributor to the Fund.

Alcatel-Lucent develops communications software for use in phones, Internet, and mobile devices. During the latter part of the year, fears began to set in that the ongoing economic crisis (domestically and in Europe) would hinder future revenues and margins. In November, the company missed its quarterly revenue expectations, and management offered a very disappointing financial outlook. The stock plunged during the quarter, lost over 40% in value, and was among the weakest holdings in the Fund.

Detailed Explanation of Calendar Year Performance

 

 

The Short Version: Unfortunately, our performance in a single quarter (September), the most macro-driven market on record, damaged our calendar year returns. Telecommunications companies and two coffee companies hurt the most.

As the recent holiday season seemed to confirm, consumers are spending more and more time on the Internet and are comfortable shopping and transacting business online. Three Internet-related companies (two retail) comprised the list of top performing holdings for the calendar year. Combined, they contributed over one percent to the Fund’s return.

 

   
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These are the Fund’s ten best-contributing stocks for the calendar year ended December 31, 2011:

 

Rank    Description    Industry    % Contribution to Return
1    ARM Holdings    Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment    0.6%
2    RLI Corp.    Insurance    0.6%
3    Netflix, Inc.    Internet & Catalog Retail    0.6%
4    Domino’s Pizza, Inc.    Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure    0.5%
5    Polaris Industries, Inc.    Leisure Equipment & Products    0.4%
6    CBS Corp.    Media    0.4%
7    Baidu, Inc.    Internet Software & Services    0.3%
8    priceline.com, Inc.    Internet & Catalog Retail    0.3%
9    Credit Acceptance Corp.    Consumer Finance    0.3%
10    Unisys Corp.    IT Services    0.3%

Property and casualty insurer RLI Corp. has made a habit of rewarding shareholders for their confidence through dividends and share repurchases. In this environment of low interest rates, many investors appreciate such a philosophy and are willing to buy into these companies. Over the past five years, RLI has paid investors about $600 million through dividends and share buybacks. Late in the year, the board of directors announced both a special dividend and a regular dividend, due to its continued operational strength. In October, RLI reported earnings that beat analysts’ expectations on strong underwriting income. During the twelve month period, the stock was among the top contributors to the Fund.

Polaris Industries remained in expansion mode throughout the year, manufacturing snowmobiles, off-road vehicles and motorcycles. In June, the company closed on its acquisition of an electric vehicle maker from Chrysler and recently announced the purchase of a minority interest in Brammo—a deal that gives it greater exposure to the electric motorcycle business. Polaris was also awarded new government contracts to provide all-terrain vehicles to security forces in Afghanistan and Iraq. The company posted solid profit numbers in the third quarter, management revised its full-year earnings estimates and now expects sales growth in excess of 30% for the year.

Certain telecommunications companies struggled at various times over the course of the 12-month period, and four such holdings found their way onto the Fund’s worst contributors list for 2011. Combined, they cost the Fund over three percent in performance. Two coffee companies also detracted from the Fund’s return as the commodity’s price plunged to a nine-month low during the most recent quarter.

These are the Fund’s ten worst-contributing stocks for the calendar year ended December 31, 2011:

 

Rank   Description   Industry   % Contribution to Return
1   GT Advanced Technologies, Inc.   Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment   -1.2%
2   Alcatel-Lucent - Sponsored ADR   Communications Equipment   -1.2%
3   Vonage Holdings Corp.   Diversified Telecommunication Services   -0.9%
4   TRW Automotive Holdings Corp.   Auto Components   -0.7%
5   Silvercorp Metals, Inc.   Metals & Mining   -0.6%
6   Coffee Holding Co., Inc.   Food Products   -0.6%
7   JDS Uniphase Corp.   Communications Equipment   -0.6%
8   Illumina, Inc.   Biotechnology   -0.6%
9   MetroPCS Communications Inc.   Wireless Telecommunication Services   -0.5%
10   Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc.   Food Products   -0.5%

GT Advanced Technologies provides energy efficient lighting and other equipment and services, primarily for the solar industry. During the year, many related stocks came under pressure as global demand for solar projects slowed and excess capacity prompted severe price cuts throughout the industry. Additionally, the US government began investigating certain Chinese companies within the industry, raising concerns about unfair business practices. GT Advanced Technologies supplies certain machinery and other equipment to China and fears that its operations could be impacted if a trade dispute ensues between the

 

   
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two countries and causes the stock price to drop. The holding was the worst contributor for the calendar year and cost the Fund over one percent in return.

While Vonage has been all over the airwaves since it went public in 2006, the mass advertising does not appear to be translating into new customers (or bottom line profits) these days. As the competition picks up for Internet-based telephone communications, Vonage, the largest provider of such services, has been struggling with lower revenue growth and a declining subscriber base. Companies like Skype and Google Voice have made tremendous headways into the market, and Vonage is feeling the pinch. Additionally, some investors worry about the significant stock options and warrants that could potentially dilute its valuation should management not initiate a share buyback strategy at some point in the future. Late in the year, the company introduced a new subscription plan for customers who wish to add a second device (i.e. smart-phone) to their existing plans, hoping to stop the bleeding from customer departures. The holding cost the Fund almost one percent in return over the 12-month period.

Top Ten Holdings as of December 31, 2011

 

 

Five of the Fund’s top contributors for the December 2011 quarter were also among the largest holdings at the end of the calendar year: Sinclair, RLI, Credit Acceptance, CBS and Amerco. Two media-related companies made the Fund’s top ten holdings at year-end. Still, the Fund was broadly diversified and no single holding accounted for greater than 2.6% of the net assets. The ten largest positions represented just 20% of the total assets of the Fund.

 

Rank    Description    Industry    % of Net
Assets
1    Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc.    Media      2.6%
2    RPC, Inc.    Energy Equipment & Services      2.6%
3    NeuStar, Inc.    IT Services      2.2%
4    Apple, Inc.    Computers & Peripherals      2.0%
5    Domino’s Pizza, Inc.    Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure      1.8%
6    RLI Corp.    Insurance      1.8%
7    Credit Acceptance Corp.    Consumer Finance      1.8%
8    Dillard’s, Inc.    Multiline Retail      1.8%
9    CBS Corp.    Media      1.7%
10    Amerco, Inc.    Road & Rail      1.7%
     Total         20.0%

Industry Sector Representation as of December 31, 2011

 

 

The biggest disparity between the Fund and the S&P 500 Index was found in the Consumer Discretionary sector, which also contributed the most to Fund returns for the year. On the other end of the spectrum, we were most underrepresented in the Consumer Staples sector.

 

   
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      % of Net Assets   

% of S&P 500

Index

   Difference

Consumer Discretionary

   18.8%    10.3%     8.5%

Consumer Staples

     6.9%    11.6%    -4.7%

Energy

   13.6%    12.4%     1.2%

Financials

   17.0%    13.5%     3.5%

Health Care

     8.8%    11.9%    -3.1%

Industrials

   10.2%    10.8%    -0.6%

Information Technology

   15.1%    19.2%    -4.1%

Materials

     4.4%      3.4%     1.0%

Telecommunication Services

     3.9%      3.1%     0.8%

Utilities

     1.1%      3.8%    -2.7%

Cash & Other Assets

     0.2%      0.0%     0.2%

Total

   100.0%      100.0%     

Disclaimer

 

 

The views expressed here are exclusively those of Fund management. These views, including those related to market sectors or individual stocks, are not meant as investment advice and should not be considered predictive in nature. Any favorable (or unfavorable) description of a holding applies only as of December 31, 2011, unless otherwise stated. Security positions can and do change thereafter. Discussions of historical performance do not guarantee and may not be indicative of future performance.

Market volatility can significantly affect short-term performance. The Fund is not an appropriate investment for short-term investors. Investments in the small companies within this multi-cap fund generally carry greater risk than is customarily associated with larger companies. This additional risk is attributable to a number of factors, including the relatively limited financial resources that are typically available to small companies and the fact that small companies often have comparatively limited product lines. In addition, the stock of small companies tends to be more volatile than the stock of large companies, particularly in the short term and particularly in the early stages of an economic or market downturn. The Fund’s use of options, futures, and leverage can magnify the risk of loss in an unfavorable market, and the Fund’s use of short-sale positions can, in theory, expose shareholders to unlimited loss. Finally, the Fund exposes shareholders to “focus risk,” which may add to Fund volatility through the possibility that a single company could significantly affect total return. Shareholders of the Fund, therefore, are taking on more risk than they would if they invested in the stock market as a whole.

Conclusion

 

 

Thank you for your continued investment in Aggressive Investors 1 Fund. We encourage your feedback; your reactions and concerns are extremely important to us.

Sincerely,

The Investment Management Team

 

   
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

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Showing percentage of net assets as of December 31, 2011 (Unaudited)   

 

Industry

 

Company

     Shares         Value   

COMMON STOCKS - 99.89%

  

Aerospace & Defense - 1.15%

  

 

Triumph Group, Inc.

     16,073             $ 939,467   
 

Auto Components - 2.45%

  

 

Tenneco, Inc.*

     27,900         830,862   
 

TRW Automotive Holdings Corp.*

     36,200         1,180,120   
       

 

 

 
          2,010,982   
 

Beverages - 3.62%

  

 

Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc.#

     31,000         799,180   
 

Constellation Brands, Inc., Class A*

     43,300         895,011   
 

Hansen Natural Corp.*

     13,800         1,271,532   
       

 

 

 
          2,965,723   
 

Capital Markets - 2.15%

  

 

Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (The)

     42,200         840,202   
 

Northern Trust Corp.

     23,300         924,078   
       

 

 

 
          1,764,280   
 

Chemicals - 2.26%

  

 

CF Industries Holdings, Inc.

     7,400         1,072,852   
 

Westlake Chemical Corp.

     19,400         780,656   
       

 

 

 
          1,853,508   
 

Commercial Services & Supplies - 1.02%

  

 

Consolidated Graphics, Inc.*

     17,400         840,072   
 

Communications Equipment - 0.56%

  

 

Alcatel-Lucent - Sponsored ADR*

     296,800         463,008   
 

Computers & Peripherals - 4.02%

  

 

Apple, Inc.*

     4,100         1,660,500   
 

Dell, Inc.*

     56,700         829,521   
 

Seagate Technology PLC

     49,500         811,800   
       

 

 

 
          3,301,821   
 

Consumer Finance - 4.99%

  

 

Capital One Financial Corp.

     18,000         761,220   
 

Cash America International, Inc.

     15,900         741,417   
 

Credit Acceptance Corp.*

     17,700         1,456,356   
 

Discover Financial Services

     47,100         1,130,400   
       

 

 

 
          4,089,393   
   

Industry Company

     Shares         Value   

Containers & Packaging - 1.15%

  

 

        Crown Holdings, Inc.*

     28,200             $ 946,956   

Diversified Financial Services - 2.45%

  

 

        Interactive Brokers Group,

     
 

        Inc., Class A

     60,500         903,870   
 

        Moody’s Corp.

     32,800         1,104,704   
       

 

 

 
          2,008,574   

Diversified Telecommunication Services - 3.02%

  

 

        Telecom Corp. of New

     
 

        Zealand, Ltd.—Sponsored ADR

     165,100         1,319,149   
 

        Vonage Holdings Corp.*

     472,600         1,157,870   
       

 

 

 
          2,477,019   

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components - 0.81%

  

 

        Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.*

     73,900         664,361   

Energy Equipment & Services - 4.85%

  

 

        Halliburton Co.

     30,000         1,035,300   
 

        Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc.*

     49,700         785,260   
 

        RPC, Inc.+

     118,050         2,154,412   
       

 

 

 
          3,974,972   

Food & Staples Retailing - 1.19%

  

 

        Casey’s General Stores,

     
 

        Inc.

     19,000         978,690   

Food Products - 0.93%

  

 

        Coffee Holding Co., Inc.+

     48,600         381,024   
 

        Green Mountain Coffee

     
 

        Roasters, Inc.*+

     8,600         385,710   
       

 

 

 
          766,734   

Health Care Providers & Services - 5.51%

  

 

        Aetna, Inc.

     22,200         936,618   
 

        HCA Holdings, Inc.*

     33,300         733,599   
 

        Health Management

     
 

        Associates, Inc., Class A*

     125,000         921,250   
 

        Humana, Inc.

     11,300         989,993   
 

        Kindred Healthcare, Inc.*

     80,000         941,600   
       

 

 

 
          4,523,060   

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 2.93%

  

 

        Domino’s Pizza, Inc.*

     44,700         1,517,565   
 

        Wynn Resorts, Ltd.

     8,000         883,920   
       

 

 

 
          2,401,485   
 

 

   
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Industry

 

Company

     Shares         Value   

Common Stocks (continued)

  

Insurance - 3.96%

  

 

Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc.

     24,800             $ 784,176   
 

Reinsurance Group of America, Inc.

     18,500         966,625   
 

RLI Corp.

     20,500         1,493,630   
       

 

 

 
          3,244,431   
 

Internet Software & Services - 1.06%

  

 

j2 Global, Inc.

     31,000         872,340   
 

IT Services - 5.51%

  

 

Heartland Payment Systems, Inc.

     41,400         1,008,504   
 

Mastercard, Inc., Class A

     2,200         820,204   
 

NeuStar, Inc., Class A*

     52,000         1,776,840   
 

Western Union Co. (The)

     50,200         916,652   
       

 

 

 
          4,522,200   
 

Leisure Equipment & Products - 1.56%

  

 

Polaris Industries, Inc.

     22,900         1,281,942   
 

Life Sciences Tools & Services - 1.09%

  

 

Agilent Technologies, Inc.*

     25,600         894,208   
 

Machinery - 5.02%

  

 

Actuant Corp., Class A

     39,000         884,910   
 

Caterpillar, Inc.

     9,500         860,700   
 

CNH Global N.V.*

     31,100         1,119,289   
 

Sauer-Danfoss, Inc.*

     34,500         1,249,245   
       

 

 

 
          4,114,144   
 

Marine - 0.00%

  

 

Kirby Corp.*

     20         1,317   
 

Media- 6.61%

  

 

CBS Corp., Class B

       
 

Non-Voting

     51,800         1,405,852   
 

DIRECTV, Class A*

     20,900         893,684   
 

DISH Network Corp., Class A

     33,700         959,776   
 

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc., Class A

     190,600         2,159,498   
       

 

 

 
          5,418,810   
 

Metals & Mining - 0.94%

  

 

Walter Energy, Inc.

     12,700         769,112   
 

Multiline Retail - 2.94%

  

 

Dillard’s, Inc., Class A+

     32,100         1,440,648   
 

Kohl’s Corp.

     19,600         967,260   
       

 

 

 
          2,407,908   

Industry

 

Company

     Shares         Value   

Multi-Utilities - 1.07%

  

 

CenterPoint Energy, Inc.

     43,600             $ 875,924   

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 8.81%

  

 

Cabot Oil & Gas Corp.

     12,000         910,800   
 

Chevron Corp.

     11,500         1,223,600   
 

HollyFrontier Corp.

     29,400         687,960   
 

Murphy Oil Corp.

     15,700         875,118   
 

Stone Energy Corp.*

     34,700         915,386   
 

Ultra Petroleum Corp.*

     25,200         746,676   
 

Valero Energy Corp.

     39,800         837,790   
 

W&T Offshore, Inc.

     48,400         1,026,564   
       

 

 

 
          7,223,894   

Personal Products - 1.17%

  

 

Herbalife, Ltd.

     18,600         961,062   

Pharmaceuticals - 2.21%

  

 

Perrigo Co.

     10,200         992,460   
 

Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     13,600         820,624   
       

 

 

 
          1,813,084   

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) - 3.50%

  

 

BioMed Realty Trust, Inc.

     64,700         1,169,776   
 

Newcastle Investment Corp.

     147,500         685,875   
 

Weingarten Realty Investors

     46,600         1,016,812   
       

 

 

 
          2,872,463   

Road & Rail - 3.01%

  

 

Amerco, Inc.

     15,800         1,396,720   
 

Werner Enterprises, Inc.

     44,400         1,070,040   
       

 

 

 
          2,466,760   

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 2.16%

  

 

Fairchild Semiconductor International, Inc.*

     60,200         724,808   
 

GT Advanced Technologies, Inc.*

     144,400         1,045,456   
       

 

 

 
          1,770,264   

Software - 0.94%

  

 

Electronic Arts, Inc.*

     37,500         772,500   

Specialty Retail - 2.34%

  

 

Best Buy Co., Inc.

     29,400         687,078   
 

Genesco, Inc.*

     20,000         1,234,800   
       

 

 

 
          1,921,878   
 

 

 

   
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

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Industry

  

Company

   Shares    Value

Common Stocks (continued)

Wireless Telecommunication Services - 0.93%

  

SK Telecom Co., Ltd. - ADR

   55,800          $759,438
        

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS - 99.89%

   81,933,784
        

 

(Cost $83,665,942)

       
     

Rate^

  

Shares

  

Value

 

MONEY MARKET FUND - 0.00%

BlackRock FedFund 0.01%

   2,744    2,744
        

 

 

TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUND - 0.00%

   2,744
        

 

(Cost $2,744)

       
 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.89%

      $81,936,528

(Cost $83,668,686)

       

Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities - 0.11%

   90,131
        

 

NET ASSETS - 100.00%

      $82,026,659
        

 

 

*      Non-income producing security.

#      Securities, or a portion thereof, segregated to cover the Fund’s potential obligation under swap agreements. The total value of segregated assets is $515,600.

^     Rate disclosed as of December 31, 2011.

+     This security or a portion of the security is out on loan at December 31, 2011. Total loaned securities had a value of $3,003,207 at December 31, 2011.

ADR - American Depositary Receipt

PLC - Public Limited Company

Summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of 12/31/2011 is as follows (See Note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements):

     Valuation Inputs  

 

 
     Investment in Securities (Value)  

 

 
    

Level 1

Quoted
Prices

     Level 2
Significant
Observable
Inputs
     Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
     Total  

 

 

Common Stocks

   $ 81,933,784       $       $             $ 81,933,784   

Money Market Fund

             2,744                 2,744   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

TOTAL

   $ 81,933,784       $ 2,744       $       $ 81,936,528   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

   
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Aggressive Investors 2 Fund

MANAGER’S COMMENTARY

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December 31, 2011

  

Dear Fellow Aggressive Investors 2 Fund Shareholder,

The Bridgeway Funds Board of Directors has approved a plan of reorganization providing for the conversion of the Aggressive Investors 2 Fund into shares of the Aggressive Investors 1 Fund. The plan of reorganization providing for the conversion will require the approval of the Aggressive Investors 2 Fund shareholders. If approved, the conversion of shares is expected to take effect in the second quarter of 2012.

For the quarter ended December 31, 2011, Aggressive Investors 2 Fund returned 10.64%, underperforming its primary market benchmark, the S&P 500 Index (+11.82%) and the smaller-cap Russell 2000 Index (+15.47%). The Fund did outperform its peer benchmark, the Lipper Capital Appreciation Funds Index (+7.64%) during the three month period. It was a poor quarter.

For the six-month “semi-annual” period ended December 31, 2011, our Fund couldn’t overcome the “headwind” of the quarter ended September 30, 2011 — the most macro-driven market we have seen (see pages 3 to 7) and an environment not favorable to the Fund. The Fund declined 18.26%, lagging well behind our primary market benchmark, the S&P 500 Index (-3.69%), our peer benchmark, the Lipper Capital Appreciation Funds Index (-9.04%), and the Russell 2000 Index (-9.77%). We are disappointed with these results. We would like to emphasize that we have taken certain actions consistent with our (unchanged) investment philosophy and process to address our underperformance in macro-driven markets such as 2008, 2010, and 2011. See, for example, “If macro-driven markets represent such a problem for Bridgeway’s “growthier” select models and Funds, isn’t there anything Bridgeway can do to correct this?” on page 7 and “Can’t the investment team do anything to improve performance during these correlation spikes, or macro-driven markets?” on page 10.

Similarly, the very poor September quarter performance overshadowed the positive performance in the first half of calendar year 2011. The Fund dropped 11.59% for the calendar year, underperforming our primary market benchmark, the S&P 500 Index (+2.11%), our peer benchmark, the Lipper Capital Appreciation Funds Index (-5.32%), and the Russell 2000 Index (-4.18%).

The table below presents our quarter, six-month, one-year, five-year, ten-year and life-to-date financial results. See the next page for a graph of performance since inception.

 

                      Annualized  
     Quarter
10/1/11
to 12/31/11
    6 Months
7/1/11
to 12/31/11
    1 Year
1/1/11
to 12/31/11
    5 Years
1/1/07
to 12/31/11
    10 Years
1/1/02
to 12/31/11
   

Life-to-Date
10/31/01

to 12/31/11

 

Aggressive Investors 2 Fund

    10.64%          -18.26%          -11.59%          -5.23%          2.62%          2.98%     

S&P 500 Index (large companies)

    11.82%          -3.69%          2.11%          -0.25%          2.92%          3.71%     

Lipper Capital Appreciation Funds Index

    7.64%          -9.04%          -5.32%          1.23%          3.48%          4.42%     

Russell 2000 Index (small companies)

    15.47%          -9.77%          -4.18%          0.15%          5.62%          6.93%     

Performance figures quoted in the table above and graph below represent past performance and are no guarantee of future results. Total return figures in the table above include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. The table above and the graph below do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. The recent growth rate in the stock market has helped to produce short-term returns that are not typical and may not continue in the future.

The S&P 500 Index is a broad-based, unmanaged measurement of changes in stock market conditions, based on the average of 500 widely held common stocks with dividends reinvested. The Russell 2000 Index is an unmanaged, market value weighted index that measures performance of the 2,000 companies that are between the 1,000th and 3,000th largest in the

 

   
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market with dividends reinvested. The Lipper Capital Appreciation Funds Index reflects the record of the 30 largest funds in the category of more aggressive domestic growth mutual funds, as reported by Lipper, Inc. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

According to data from Lipper, Inc. as of December 31, 2011, Aggressive Investors 2 Fund ranked 278th of 298 capital appreciation funds for the twelve months ending December 31, 2011, 228th of 232 over the last five years, 111th of 163 over the last ten years, and 118th of 162 since inception in October, 2001. Lipper, Inc. is an independent mutual fund rating service that ranks funds in various fund categories by making comparative calculations using total returns.

Aggressive Investors 2 Fund vs. S&P 500 Index, Lipper Capital Appreciation Funds Index & Russell 2000 Index

from Inception 10/31/01 to 12/31/11

 

 

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Detailed Explanation of Quarterly Performance

 

The Short Version: Energy companies helped the most, while information technology stocks held our Fund back. The bounceback of smaller companies also helped.

Energy companies led the positive charge in the quarter as the cost of oil rose to $100/barrel and gave a boost to exploration and production companies amid worries about a nuclear Iran and additional sanctions. Three related companies made the best contributors list for the December quarter; combined, they added over one and one-fourth percent to the return of the Fund.

These are the Fund’s ten best-contributing stocks for the quarter ended December 31, 2011:

 

Rank   Description   Industry   % Contribution to Return

1

  Titan International, Inc.   Machinery   0.6%

2

  CBS Corp.   Media   0.5%

3

  W&T Offshore, Inc.   Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels   0.5%

4

  RLI Corp.   Insurance   0.4%

5

  Stone Energy Corp.   Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels   0.4%

6

  BorgWarner, Inc.   Auto Components   0.4%

7

  CNH Global N.V.   Machinery   0.4%

8

  Newpark Resources, Inc.   Energy Equipment & Services   0.4%

9

  Westlake Chemical Corp.   Chemicals   0.4%

10

  Domino’s Pizza, Inc.   Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure   0.4%

 

   
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Oil and gas exploration company W&T Offshore rose over 50% in value during the December quarter and contributed about one-half of a percent to the Fund’s overall return. In October, the company posted earnings that almost doubled in the quarter on solid revenue growth from higher oil prices and enhanced production. Crude closed the year at around $100/barrel; some analysts believe it will remain at elevated levels as tensions in the Middle East (Iran) and pressures from OPEC keep a floor on prices. In December, management rewarded its shareholders with a special cash dividend.

Property and casualty insurer RLI has made a habit of rewarding shareholders for their confidence through dividends and share repurchases. In this environment of low interest rates, many investors appreciate such a philosophy and are willing to buy into these companies. Over the past five years, RLI has paid investors about $600 million through dividends and share buybacks. Late in the year, the board of directors announced both a special dividend and a regular dividend, due to the company’s continued operational strength. In October, RLI reported earnings that beat analysts’ expectations on strong underwriting income. The stock soared over 20% for the quarter and was among the top contributors to the Fund.

Although the economy has shown signs of rebounding as of late, businesses and consumers still do not appear to be stepping up their purchases of computers and electronics (unless they are manufactured by Apple). Three Information Technology holdings made the list of worst contributors. Combined, they hindered Fund performance by almost three-fourths of a percent.

These are the Fund’s ten worst-contributing stocks for the quarter ended December 31, 2011:

 

Rank   Description   Industry    % Contribution to Return

1

  Alcatel-Lucent -Sponsored ADR   Communications Equipment    -0.5%

2

  Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc.   Food Products    -0.5%

3

  Ultra Petroleum Corp.   Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels    -0.2%

4

  HCA Holdings, Inc.   Health Care Providers & Services    -0.2%

5

  Walter Energy, Inc.   Metals & Mining    -0.2%

6

  HollyFrontier Corp.   Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels    -0.1%

7

  Best Buy Co., Inc.   Specialty Retail    -0.1%

8

  Electronic Arts, Inc.   Software    -0.1%

9

  Dell, Inc.   Computers & Peripherals    -0.1%

10

  Banco Bradesco   Commercial Banks    -0.1%

Alcatel-Lucent develops communications software for use in phones, Internet, and mobile devices. During the latter part of the year, fears began to set in that the ongoing economic crisis (domestically and in Europe) would hinder future revenues and margins. In November, the company missed its quarterly revenue expectations; management offered a very disappointing financial outlook. The stock plunged during the quarter and lost over 40% in value. It was among the weakest holdings in the Fund.

David Einhorn, the hedge fund activist investor, confirmed in October 2011 that he had a significant “short” bet (he expected the stock to fall) on Green Mountain Coffee and he accused management of faulty accounting practices. A month later, Green Mountain posted a sizable earnings shortfall. The holding lost half of its value during the three month period and was the second worst contributor to the Fund.

Detailed Explanation of Calendar Year Performance

 

The Short Version: Unfortunately, our performance in the third quarter of 2011, the most macro-driven market on record, badly damaged our calendar year returns. Information Technology and Telecommunications companies hurt the most.

As the recent holiday season seemed to confirm, consumers are spending more and more time on the Internet and are comfortable shopping and transacting business online. Two internet-related companies appear on the list of top contributing holdings for the calendar year. Combined, they contributed over one percent to the Fund’s return.

 

   
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These are the Fund’s ten best-contributing stocks for the calendar year ended December 31, 2011:

 

Rank    Description    Industry    % Contribution to Return

1

   Netflix, Inc.    Internet & Catalog Retail    0.8%

2

   RLI Corp.    Insurance    0.6%

3

   Polaris Industries, Inc.    Leisure Equipment & Products    0.5%

4

   Domino’s Pizza, Inc.    Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure    0.5%

5

   ARM Holdings    Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment    0.5%

6

   CBS Corp.    Media    0.5%

7

   Baidu, Inc.    Internet Software & Services    0.4%

8

   Cirrus Logic, Inc.    Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment    0.3%

9

   United Rentals, Inc.    Trading Companies & Distributors    0.3%

10

   Huntsman Corp.    Chemicals    0.2%

Polaris Industries remained in expansion mode throughout the year, manufacturing snowmobiles, off-road vehicles and motorcycles. In June, the company closed on its acquisition of an electric vehicle maker from Chrysler, and it recently announced the purchase of a minority interest in Brammo, a deal which gives it greater exposure to the electric motorcycle business. Polaris was also awarded new government contracts to provide all-terrain vehicles to security forces in Afghanistan and Iraq. The company posted solid profit numbers in the third quarter. Management revised its full-year earnings estimates and now expects sales growth in excess of 30% for the year.

Dominos is the second largest pizza chain (behind Pizza Hut) and operates over 9,000 delivery restaurants across the globe. In the mid-2000s, the company struggled and was losing out to better-run rivals. They introduced a new CEO and management team in 2010, a revamped, better tasting product, and a stronger reliance on technology. The company has reaped double-digit increases in same-store sales for the past few quarters and has benefited from on-line ordering via apps for the Apple iPhone and iPad. In fact, sales from mobile devices accounted for about 30% of Dominos orders in 2011. The company recognized a record week for online sales early in the holiday season (as consumers can now shop and order pizza at the same time). The stock price more than doubled during the twelve month period and closed near the 52-week high.

Certain telecommunications companies struggled at various times over the course of the 12-month period as four such holdings found their ways onto the Fund’s worst contributors list for 2011. Combined, they cost the Fund over three percent in performance.

These are the Fund’s ten worst-contributing stocks for the calendar year ended December 31, 2011:

 

Rank    Description    Industry    % Contribution to Return

1

   Alcatel-Lucent -Sponsored ADR    Communications Equipment    -1.3%

2

   GT Advanced Technologies, Inc.    Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment    -1.2%

3

   Vonage Holdings Corp.    Diversified Telecommunication Services    -0.9%

4

   TRW Automotive Holdings Corp.    Auto Components    -0.9%

5

   JDS Uniphase Corp.    Communications Equipment    -0.6%

6

   Silvercorp Metals, Inc.    Metals & Mining    -0.6%

7

   MetroPCS Communications, Inc.    Wireless Telecommunication Services    -0.5%

8

   Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.    Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components    -0.5%

9

   Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc.    Food Products    -0.5%

10

   Illumina, Inc.    Biotechnology    -0.5%

GT Advanced Technologies provides energy efficient lighting and other equipment and services, primarily for the solar industry. During the year, many related stocks came under pressures as global demand for solar projects slowed and excess capacity prompted severe price cuts throughout the industry. Additionally, the US government began investigating certain Chi-nese companies within the industry, raising concerns about unfair business practices. GT Advanced Technologies supplies

 

   
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certain machinery and other equipment to China. Fears that its operations could be impacted if a trade dispute ensues between the two countries caused the stock price to drop. The holding cost the Fund over 1% in return over the 12-month period.

While Vonage has been all over the airwaves since it went public in 2006, the mass advertising does not appear to be translating into new customers (or bottom line profits) these days. As the competition picks up for Internet-based telephone communications, the largest provider of such services, Vonage, has been struggling with lower revenue growth and a declining subscriber base. Companies like Skype and Google Voice have made tremendous headways into the market and Vonage is feeling the pinch. Additionally, some investors worry about significant stock options and warrants that could potentially dilute its valuation should management not initiate a share buyback strategy at some point in the future. Late in the year, the company introduced a new subscription plan for customers who wish to add a second device (i.e. smart-phone) to their existing plan; it hopes to stop the bleeding from customer departures. The holding cost the Fund almost 1% in return over the 12-month period.

Top Ten Holdings as of December 31, 2011

 

Three of the Fund’s top contributors for the December 2011 quarter were also among the largest holdings at the end of the calendar year: RLI, Dominos, CBS. The Fund was broadly diversified, and no single holding accounted for greater than 2.2% of the net assets. The ten largest positions represented just over 20% of the total assets of the Fund.

 

Rank    Description    Industry   

% of Net

Assets

1

   Apple, Inc.    Computers & Peripherals    2.2%

2

   NeuStar, Inc.    IT Services    2.2%

3

   RLI Corp.    Insurance    2.2%

4

   Domino’s Pizza, Inc.    Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure    2.1%

5

   RPC, Inc.    Energy Equipment & Services    2.1%

6

   CBS Corp.    Media    2.0%

7

   Sauer-Danfoss, Inc.    Machinery    1.9%

8

   BioMed Realty Trust, Inc.    Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)    1.9%

9

   Chevron Corp.    Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels    1.8%

10

   Dillard’s, Inc.    Multiline Retail    1.8%
   Total       20.2%

Industry Sector Representation as of December 31, 2011

 

The biggest disparity between the Fund and the S&P 500 Index was found in the Consumer-Discretionary sector, which also had the best contribution to Fund returns for the year. On the other end of the spectrum, we were most underrepresented in the Consumer Staples sector.

 

   
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      % of Net Assets  

% of S&P 500

Index

  Difference

Consumer Discretionary

   19.7%   10.3%   9.4%

Consumer Staples

   7.0%   11.6%   -4.6%

Energy

   14.4%   12.4%   2.0%

Financials

   16.7%   13.5%   3.2%

Health Care

   9.1%   11.9%   -2.8%

Industrials

   8.7%   10.8%   -2.1%

Information Technology

   15.0%   19.2%   -4.2%

Materials

   4.7%   3.4%   1.3%

Telecommunication Services

   3.3%   3.1%   0.2%

Utilities

   1.1%   3.8%   -2.7%

Cash & Other Assets

   0.3%   0.0%   0.3%

Total

   100.0%   100.0%  

Disclaimer

 

The views expressed here are exclusively those of Fund management. These views, including those related to market sectors or individual stocks, are not meant as investment advice and should not be considered predictive in nature. Any favorable (or unfavorable) description of a holding applies only as of December 31, 2011, unless otherwise stated. Security positions can and do change thereafter. Discussions of historical performance do not guarantee and may not be indicative of future performance.

Market volatility can significantly affect short-term performance. The Fund is not an appropriate investment for short-term investors. Investments in the small companies within this multi-cap fund generally carry greater risk than is customarily associated with larger companies. This additional risk is attributable to a number of factors, including the relatively limited financial resources that are typically available to small companies and the fact that small companies often have comparatively limited product lines. In addition, the stock of small companies tends to be more volatile than the stock of large companies, particularly in the short term and particularly in the early stages of an economic or market downturn. The Fund’s use of options, futures, and leverage can magnify the risk of loss in an unfavorable market, and the Fund’s use of short-sale positions can, in theory, expose shareholders to unlimited loss. Finally, the Fund exposes shareholders to “focus risk,” which may add to Fund volatility through the possibility that a single company could significantly affect total return. Shareholders of the Fund, therefore, are taking on more risk than they would if they invested in the stock market as a whole.

Conclusion

 

Thank you for your continued investment in Aggressive Investors 2 Fund. We encourage your feedback; your reactions and concerns are extremely important to us.

Sincerely,

The Investment Management Team

 

   
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Industry Company

     Shares         Value   

COMMON STOCKS - 99.98%

  

Aerospace & Defense - 1.35%

  

Triumph Group, Inc.

     35,100       $ 2,051,595   
 

Auto Components - 3.02%

  

Tenneco, Inc.*

     63,000         1,876,140   

TRW Automotive Holdings
Corp.*

     82,800         2,699,280   
     

 

 

 
        4,575,420   
 

Beverages - 3.99%

  

Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc.

     76,500         1,972,170   

Constellation Brands, Inc.,
Class A*

     82,200         1,699,074   

Hansen Natural Corp.*

     25,800         2,377,212   
     

 

 

 
        6,048,456   
 

Capital Markets - 2.37%

  

Bank of New York Mellon
Corp. (The)

     86,400         1,720,224   

Northern Trust Corp.

     47,300         1,875,918   
     

 

 

 
        3,596,142   
 

Chemicals - 2.46%

  

CF Industries Holdings, Inc.

     15,600         2,261,688   

Westlake Chemical Corp.#

     36,300         1,460,712   
     

 

 

 
        3,722,400   
 

Communications Equipment - 0.65%

  

Alcatel-Lucent—Sponsored
ADR*

     626,900         977,964   
 

Computers & Peripherals - 4.31%

  

Apple, Inc.*

     8,400         3,402,000   

Dell, Inc.*

     109,000         1,594,670   

Seagate Technology PLC

     93,700         1,536,680   
     

 

 

 
        6,533,350   
 

Consumer Finance - 3.55%

  

Capital One Financial Corp.

     34,000         1,437,860   

Cash America International,
Inc.

     32,600         1,520,138   

Discover Financial Services

     100,600         2,414,400   
     

 

 

 
        5,372,398   
 

Containers & Packaging - 1.34%

  

Crown Holdings, Inc.*

     60,500         2,031,590   
 

Diversified Financial Services - 2.48%

  

Interactive Brokers Group,
Inc., Class A

     114,200         1,706,148   

Moody’s Corp.

     60,700         2,044,376   
     

 

 

 
        3,750,524   

Industry Company

   Shares      Value   

Diversified Telecommunication Services - 2.36%

  

Telecom Corp. of New
Zealand, Ltd. - Sponsored
ADR

   165,900    $ 1,325,541   

Vonage Holdings Corp.*

   919,500      2,252,775   
     

 

 

 
        3,578,316   

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components - 1.03%

  

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.*

   172,800      1,553,472   

Energy Equipment & Services - 3.78%

  

Halliburton Co.

   74,700      2,577,897   

RPC, Inc.+

   172,200      3,142,650   
     

 

 

 
        5,720,547   

Food & Staples Retailing - 1.27%

  

Casey’s General Stores,
Inc.

   37,200      1,916,172   

Food Products - 0.75%

  

Coffee Holding Co., Inc.+

   46,393      363,721   

Green Mountain Coffee
Roasters, Inc.*+

   17,300      775,905   
     

 

 

 
        1,139,626   

Health Care Providers & Services - 5.67%

  

Aetna, Inc.

   42,200      1,780,418   

HCA Holdings, Inc.*

   62,800      1,383,484   

Health Management
Associates, Inc., Class A*

   213,000      1,569,810   

Humana, Inc.

   23,200      2,032,552   

Kindred Healthcare, Inc.*

   154,000      1,812,580   
     

 

 

 
        8,578,844   

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 3.37%

  

Domino’s Pizza, Inc.*

   95,400      3,238,830   

Wynn Resorts, Ltd.

   16,900      1,867,281   
     

 

 

 
        5,106,111   

Insurance - 4.15%

  

Marsh & McLennan Cos.,
Inc.

   29,400      929,628   

Reinsurance Group of
America, Inc.

   39,000      2,037,750   

RLI Corp.+

   45,500      3,315,130   
     

 

 

 
        6,282,508   

Internet Software & Services - 1.21%

     

j2 Global, Inc.

   65,000      1,829,100   

IT Services - 4.43%

  

Mastercard, Inc., Class A

   4,200      1,565,844   
 

 

   
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Industry Company

   Shares      Value   

Common Stocks (continued)

       

IT Services (continued)

       

NeuStar, Inc., Class A*

   97,900    $ 3,345,243   

Western Union Co. (The)

   98,300      1,794,958   
     

 

 

 
        6,706,045   
 

Leisure Equipment & Products - 1.74%

  

Polaris Industries, Inc.

   47,000      2,631,060   
 

Life Sciences Tools & Services - 1.18%

  

Agilent Technologies, Inc.*

   51,000      1,781,430   
 

Machinery - 5.89%

  

Actuant Corp., Class A

   76,800      1,742,592   

Caterpillar, Inc.

   19,500      1,766,700   

CNH Global N.V.*

   70,900      2,551,691   

Sauer-Danfoss, Inc.*

   79,000      2,860,590   
     

 

 

 
        8,921,573   
 

Marine - 0.02%

  

Kirby Corp.*

   357      23,505   
 

Media - 4.29%

  

CBS Corp., Class B
Non-Voting

   114,200      3,099,388   

DIRECTV, Class A*

   41,800      1,787,368   

DISH Network Corp., Class
A

   56,500      1,609,120   
     

 

 

 
        6,495,876   
 

Metals & Mining - 0.96%

  

Walter Energy, Inc.

   24,000      1,453,440   
 

Multiline Retail - 3.11%

       

Dillard’s, Inc., Class A+

   61,100      2,742,168   

Kohl’s Corp.

   40,000      1,974,000   
     

 

 

 
        4,716,168   
 

Multi-Utilities - 1.08%

       

CenterPoint Energy, Inc.

   81,600      1,639,344   
 

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 10.62%

  

Cabot Oil & Gas Corp.

   24,700      1,874,730   

Chevron Corp.

   26,000      2,766,400   

EQT Corp.

   30,500      1,671,095   

HollyFrontier Corp.

   55,200      1,291,680   

Murphy Oil Corp.

   29,300      1,633,182   

Peabody Energy Corp.

   45,000      1,489,950   

Stone Energy Corp.*

   71,300      1,880,894   

Ultra Petroleum Corp.*

   46,600      1,380,758   

W&T Offshore, Inc.

   98,600      2,091,306   
     

 

 

 
        16,079,995   
 

Personal Products - 0.99%

       

Herbalife, Ltd.

   29,100      1,503,597   

Industry Company

   Shares      Value   

Pharmaceuticals - 2.26%

  

Perrigo Co.

   19,200    $ 1,868,160   

Watson Pharmaceuticals,
Inc.*

   25,700      1,550,738   
     

 

 

 
        3,418,898   

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) - 4.17%

  

BioMed Realty Trust, Inc.

   156,400      2,827,712   

Newcastle Investment Corp.

   276,411      1,285,311   

Weingarten Realty Investors

   100,700      2,197,274   
     

 

 

 
        6,310,297   

Road & Rail - 1.50%

  

Werner Enterprises, Inc.

   94,000      2,265,400   

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 2.53%

  

Fairchild Semiconductor

     

International, Inc.*

   133,500      1,607,340   

GT Advanced Technologies,
Inc.*+

   307,200      2,224,128   
     

 

 

 
        3,831,468   

Software - 0.95%

  

Electronic Arts, Inc.*

   69,800      1,437,880   

Specialty Retail - 4.20%

  

Best Buy Co., Inc.

   55,800      1,304,046   

DSW, Inc., Class A

   45,000      1,989,450   

Genesco, Inc.*

   26,700      1,648,458   

hhgregg, Inc.*+

   97,800      1,413,210   
     

 

 

 
        6,355,164   

Wireless Telecommunication Services - 0.95%

  

SK Telecom Co., Ltd. -

     

Sponsored ADR

   106,000      1,442,660   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS - 99.98%

     151,378,335   
     

 

 

 

(Cost $ 156,677,709)

     
 

 

   
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

   LOGO
Showing percentage of net assets as of December 31, 2011 (Unaudited)   

 

Rate^    

   Shares      Value   

MONEY MARKET FUND - 0.00%

       

BlackRock FedFund 0.01%

   508      $508   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUND - 0.00%

        508   
     

 

 

 

(Cost $ 508)

       
 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.98%

        $ 151,378,843   

(Cost $ 156,678,217)

       

Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities - 0.02%

     37,191   
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS - 100.00%

        $ 151,416,034   
     

 

 

 

*     Non-income producing security.

      

#    Securities, or a portion thereof, segregated to cover the Fund’s potential obligation under swap agreements. The total value of segregated assets is $804,800.

       

^    Rate disclosed as of December 31, 2011.

     

+    This security or a portion of the security is out on loan at December 31, 2011. Total loaned securities had a value of $9,334,745 at December 31, 2011.

       

ADR - American Depositary Receipt   
PLC - Public Limited Company   

Summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of 12/31/2011 is as follows (See Note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements):

 

     Valuation Inputs  

 

 
     Investment in Securities (Value)  

 

 
            Level 2      Level 3         
     Level 1      Significant      Significant         
     Quoted      Observable      Unobservable         
     Prices      Inputs      Inputs      Total  

 

 

Common Stocks

   $ 151,378,335       $ —         $ —           $ 151,378,335   

Money Market Fund

     —           508         —             508   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

TOTAL

   $ 151,378,335       $ 508       $ —           $ 151,378,843   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

   
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Ultra-Small Company Fund

MANAGER’S COMMENTARY

  

 

(Unaudited)

December 31, 2011

Dear Fellow Ultra-Small Company Fund Shareholder,

The Bridgeway Funds Board of Directors has approved a plan of reorganization providing for the conversion of the Micro-Cap Limited Fund into shares of the Ultra-Small Company Fund. The plan of reorganization providing for the conversion will require the approval of the Micro-Cap Limited Fund shareholders. If approved, the conversion of shares is expected to take effect in the second quarter of 2012.

For the quarter ended December 31, 2011, our Fund appreciated 14.47%, outperforming our primary market benchmark, the CRSP Cap-Based Portfolio 10 Index (+10.36%), and the Russell Microcap Index (+13.83%). The Fund underperformed our peer benchmark, the Lipper Micro-Cap Stock Funds Index (+14.55%), and the Russell 2000 Index (+15.47%). It was a very good quarter on an absolute basis, but a mixed quarter on a relative basis, and we are generally pleased with the results.

For the six month semi-annual period ended December 31, 2011, our Fund couldn’t overcome a poor quarter ended September 30, 2011 — the most macro-driven market we have seen (see pages 3 to 7), and an environment not favorable to the Fund. The Fund declined 16.34%, lagging behind our primary market benchmark, the CRSP Cap-Based Portfolio 10 Index (-14.08%), our peer benchmark, the Lipper Micro-Cap Stock Funds Index (-10.72%), the Russell Microcap Index (-11.14%) and the Russell 2000 Index (-9.77%). We would like to emphasize we have taken certain actions consistent with our (unchanged) investment philosophy and process to address our underperformance in macro-driven markets such as 2008, 2010, and 2011. See, for example, “If macro-driven markets represent such a problem for Bridgeway’s “growthier” select models and Funds, isn’t there anything Bridgeway can do to correct this?” on page 7 and “Can’t the investment team do anything to improve performance during these correlation spikes, or macro-driven markets?” on page 10.

Similarly, for the calendar year ended December 31, 2011, our Fund’s strong first and fourth quarter relative performance couldn’t overcome the poor relative performance in the second and third quarters. The Fund declined 14.64%, lagging behind our primary market benchmark, the CRSP Cap-Based Portfolio 10 Index (-13.98%), our peer benchmark, the Lipper Micro-Cap Stock Funds Index (-5.59%), the Russell Microcap Index (-9.27%) and the Russell 2000 Index (-4.18%).

The table below presents our quarter, six-month, one-year, five-year, ten-year, and life-to-date financial results. See the next page for a graph of performance since inception.

 

                      Annualized  
     Quarter
10/1/11
to 12/31/11
    6 Months
7/1/11
to 12/31/11
    1 Year
1/1/11
to 12/31/11
    5 Years
1/1/07
to 12/31/11
    10 Years
1/1/02
to 12/31/11
   

Life-to-Date
8/5/94

to 12/31/11

 

Ultra-Small Company Fund

    14.47%          -16.34%          -14.64%          -3.87%          9.53%          14.38%     

CRSP Cap-Based Portfolio 10 Index

    10.36%          -14.08%          -13.98%          -0.86%          10.11%          11.32%     

Russell Microcap Index

    13.83%          -11.14%          -9.27%          -3.75%          4.63%          N/A     

Russell 2000 Index (small companies)

    15.47%          -9.77%          -4.18%          0.15%          5.62%          8.03%     

Lipper Micro-Cap Stock Funds Index

    14.55%          -10.72%          -5.59%          -0.90%          5.09%          N/A     

Performance figures quoted in the table above and graph below represent past performance and are no guarantee of future results. Total return figures in the table above and the graph below include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. The table above and the graph below do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. The recent growth rate in the stock market has helped to produce short-term returns that are not typical and may not continue in the future.

The CRSP Cap-Based Portfolio 10 Index is an unmanaged index of 1,199 of the smallest publicly traded U.S. stocks (with dividends reinvested), as reported by the Center for Research on Security Prices. The Lipper Micro-Cap Stock Funds Index is an index of small-company funds compiled by Lipper, Inc. The Russell Microcap Index is an unmanaged, market value weighted index that measures performance of 1,000 of the smallest securities in the Russell 2000 Index. The Russell 2000

 

   
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MANAGER’S COMMENTARY (continued)

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(Unaudited)   

 

Index is an unmanaged, market value weighted index that measures performance of the 2,000 companies that are between the 1,000th and 3,000th largest in the market with dividends reinvested. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

According to data from Lipper, Inc. as of December 31, 2011, Ultra-Small Company Fund ranked 73rd of 74 micro-cap funds for the twelve months ending December 31, 2011, 55th of 61 over the last five years, 2nd of 43 over the last ten years, and 1st of 9 since inception in August, 1994. These long-term numbers and the graph below give two snapshots of our long-term success. Lipper, Inc. is an independent mutual fund rating service that ranks funds in various fund categories by making comparative calculations using total returns.

Ultra-Small Company Fund vs. CRSP 10 Index, Lipper Micro-Cap Stock Funds Index*, Russell 2000 Index & Russell Microcap Index** from Inception 8/5/94 to 12/31/11

 

 

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* The Lipper Micro-Cap Stock Funds Index began on 12/31/1995, and the line graph for the Index begins at the same value as the Fund on that date.
** The Russell Microcap Index began on 6/30/2000, and the line graph for the Index begins at the same value as the Fund on that date.

Detailed Explanation of Quarterly Performance

 

The Short Version: In spite of double digit appreciation, the 10th decile (ultra-small stocks) was the worst performing size group for the quarter ended December 31, 2011. Nevertheless, our stock picking models performed particularly well among Consumer Discretionary and Health Care stocks, helping us make up the difference.

The table below presents index performance numbers of stocks by size for different time periods. It indicates that ultra-small stocks were at a severe disadvantage compared to micro-cap and small companies for the quarter, six-months, one-year and five-year periods, giving our Fund a headwind versus our peers and small company indexes.

 

CRSP Decile1    Quarter
10/1/11 to
12/31/11
 

6 Months
7/1/11

to 12/31/11

 

1 Year

1/1/11
to 12/31/11

 

5 Years

1/1/07
to 12/31/11

  10 Years
1/1/02
to 12/31/11
  86 Years
1/1/1926
to 12/31/11

1 (ultra-large)

   11.43%     -2.21%     2.22%     -0.24%     2.23%     9.02%  

2

   11.36%     -7.19%     0.25%     1.09%     6.46%     10.36%  

3

   11.10%     -10.67%     -2.10%     1.66%     6.33%     10.74%  

4

   14.34%     -8.86%     1.18%     3.38%     7.48%     10.73%  

5

   15.30%     -10.02%     -0.98%     5.14%     8.37%     11.28%  

6

   15.80%     -9.04%     -1.60%     2.24%     6.48%     11.21%  

7

   14.41%     -11.33%     -4.75%     2.51%     7.25%     11.19%  

8

   15.95%     -10.03%     -6.70%     2.39%     8.24%     11.41%  

9

   15.72%     -10.00%     -7.12%     1.27%     7.16%     11.44%  

10 (ultra-small)

   10.36%     -14.08%     -13.98%     -0.86%     10.11%     12.91%  

 

   
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Ultra-Small Company Fund

MANAGER’S COMMENTARY (continued)

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(Unaudited)   

 

1 The CRSP Cap-Based Portfolio Indexes are unmanaged indexes of the publicly traded U.S. stocks with dividends reinvested, grouped by market capitalization, as reported by the Center for Research in Security Prices. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

Nevertheless, our stock picking models picked up nicely in the quarter ended December 31, 2011. The quarter was marked by a “return of the consumer” as investors welcomed what many considered a solid holiday season. Four Consumer Discretionary stocks appear on the list of top contributors. Combined, they contributed almost two percent to the Fund’s return. Industrials were also well represented with three holdings as some manufacturers began to experience a rebound from the early-year slowdown caused by the Japan earthquake.

These are the Fund’s ten best-contributing stocks for the quarter ended December 31, 2011:

 

Rank    Description    Industry    % Contribution to Return
1    Metropolitan Health Networks, Inc.    Health Care Providers & Services    0.9%
2    Mitcham Industries, Inc.    Energy Equipment & Services    0.7%
3    On Assignment, Inc.    Professional Services    0.6%
4    Cost Plus, Inc.    Specialty Retail    0.6%
5    Universal Stainless & Alloy    Metals & Mining    0.6%
6    Smith & Wesson Holding Corp.    Leisure Equipment & Products    0.6%
7    Multimedia Games Holding Co., Inc.    Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure    0.5%
8    Conn’s, Inc.    Specialty Retail    0.5%
9    Park-Ohio Holdings Corp.    Air Freight & Logistics    0.4%
10    Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc.    Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure    0.4%

Mitcham Industries supplies seismic equipment to various companies within the energy sector. Late in the year, it posted quarterly earnings that beat analysts’ expectations by about 100%, with revenues increasing 40%. Management attributed the strong showing to enhanced international demand in Latin America and the Pacific Rim. The stock price virtually doubled during the three-month period, as improving company fundamentals were well rewarded by Wall Street. It was the second top contributor to the Fund’s return.

The December quarter was clearly a period of uncertainty in the economy and stock markets as many lingering issues at home and abroad (Europe, China, Thailand) contributed to a cautious mindset on the part of some investors. Seven different sectors were represented among the Fund’s worst contributors for the year. Three Financials are included on the list. Combined, they cost the Fund over one-half of a percent in return in spite of an up market quarter.

These are the Fund’s ten worst-contributing stocks for the quarter ended December 31, 2011:

 

Rank    Description    Industry    % Contribution to Return

1

   Gramercy Capital Corp.    Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)    -0.4%

2

   Xerium Technologies, Inc.    Machinery    -0.3%

3

   RadNet, Inc.    Health Care Providers & Services    -0.1%

4

   Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Inc.    Biotechnology    -0.1%

5

   Omega Protein Corp.    Food Products    -0.1%

6

   TGC Industries, Inc.    Energy Equipment & Services    -0.1%

7

   Verso Paper Corp.    Paper & Forest Products    -0.1%

8

   Doral Financial Corp.    Thrifts & Mortgage Finance    -0.1%

9

   Arlington Asset Investment Corp.    Capital Markets    -0.1%

10

   Richardson Electronics, Ltd.    Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components    -0.1%

All is not well in the paper industry these days (to put it mildly). Raw material costs are rising, and global demand is declining. While paper companies have tried to manage the shock of the European debacle, many have been caught off guard by the reduced demand out of “stronger” markets like China. Verso Paper is one such paper producer that has been hurt by the global downturn and the increase in material costs. In October, management initiated cost-cutting measure by announcing that Verso will slash its workforce by 300 jobs and close down three mills. Investors sold on the news, and Verso received a

 

   
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MANAGER’S COMMENTARY (continued)

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(Unaudited)   

 

“notice of delisting” late in the year as the company was no longer in compliance with the standards of the New York Stock Exchange. The holding lost over 40% of its value during the December quarter.

Detailed Explanation of Calendar Year Performance

 

The Short Version: Consumer stocks contributed most to Fund returns this year. Industrials and Materials stocks were impacted by the floods in Thailand and were costly to Fund returns.

As was the case for the quarter, consumers began emerging out of hibernation during much of the calendar year. Three Consumer Discretionary stocks and one Consumer Staples stock appeared on the list of top contributors for 2011. Combined, they added just less than two percent to the Fund’s return. Two Health Care companies also made the list, despite the ongoing uncertainties of industry reform.

These are the Fund’s ten best-contributing stocks for the calendar year ended December 31, 2011:

 

Rank    Description    Industry    % Contribution to Return

1

   Metropolitan Health Networks, Inc.    Health Care Providers & Services    0.9%

2

   Astronics Corp.    Aerospace & Defense    0.7%

3

   Conn’s, Inc.    Specialty Retail    0.5%

4

   Multimedia Games Holding Co., Inc.    Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure    0.5%

5

   Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc.    Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure    0.5%

6

   Susser Holdings Corp.    Food & Staples Retailing    0.4%

7

   Ladenburg Thalmann Financial Services, Inc.    Capital Markets    0.4%

8

   8x8, Inc.    Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment    0.4%

9

   Mitcham Industries, Inc.    Energy Equipment & Services    0.4%

10

   HealthStream, Inc.    Health Care Technology    0.4%

Over the past few years, politicos have debated the merits of health care reform; legislation currently awaits a decision by the Supreme Court and potential actions by Congress. As the largest Medicare and Medicaid provider in Florida, Metropolitan Health Networks will certainly be impacted by decisions of the powers-that-be. But in the meantime, investors have flocked to the company, despite the continued uncertainties. Analysts believe that changing demographics play a huge role in the future of the industry; regardless of the reform, a tremendous number of baby boomers will be joining the ranks of Medicare Advantage programs over the next few years. Some providers have been active acquirers, taking advantage of the mass influx of participants. Metropolitan closed on its purchase of Continucare in October, just a few months after a significant positive earnings surprise that caught the attention of analysts and investors alike. The holding was the top contributor for the calendar year and added almost one percent to the Fund’s return.

Early in the calendar year, the Japan earthquake had a dramatic effect on domestic manufacturing, as supply chains came to a virtual standstill. Just as the Asian country entered recovery mode, dramatic floods in Thailand served to slow the progress again, and many trading partners were impacted. Two Industrials sector holdings and one Materials sector holding were among the Fund’s worst contributors during the calendar year; together, they cost the Fund over two percent in performance.

These are the Fund’s ten worst-contributing stocks for the calendar year ended December 31, 2011:

 

   
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Ultra-Small Company Fund

MANAGER’S COMMENTARY (continued)

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(Unaudited)   

 

Rank   Description   Industry   % Contribution to Return

1

  NN, Inc.   Machinery   -1.1%

2

  Amtech Systems, Inc.   Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment   -0.9%

3

  Five Star Quality Care, Inc.   Health Care Providers & Services   -0.8%

4

  Gramercy Capital Corp.   Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)   -0.7%

5

  Dot Hill Systems Corp.   Computers & Peripherals   -0.6%

6

  RadNet, Inc.   Health Care Providers & Services   -0.6%

7

  Xerium Technologies, Inc.   Machinery   -0.6%

8

  Imperial Sugar Co.   Food Products   -0.5%

9

  Verso Paper Corp.   Paper & Forest Products   -0.5%

10

  Skilled Healthcare Group, Inc.   Health Care Providers & Services   -0.4%

Amtech Systems manufactures various components for use in the solar and semiconductor industries. During the year, many related stocks came under pressure as global demand for solar projects slowed and excess capacity prompted severe price cuts throughout the industry. Amtech posted record revenue growth and solid earnings in August, but management added a very troubling outlook and reported that orders had fallen considerably (80%) during the quarter. Subsequently, investors overlooked the past (positive) numbers and focused instead on the uncertain (negative) future. The holding was the second worst contributor for the calendar year and cost the Fund just under one percent in return.

Top Ten Holdings as of December 31, 2011

 

Seven of the Fund’s top contributors for the December 2011 quarter were also among the largest holdings at the end of the calendar year: Metropolitan Health, Cost Plus, Universal Stainless, Carrols Restaurant, On Assignment, Mitcham Industries, and Smith & Wesson. The Fund was broadly diversified, and no single holding accounted for greater than 2.2% of the net assets. The ten largest positions represented just over 15% of the total assets of the Fund.

 

Rank   Description   Industry   % of Net Assets

1

  Metropolitan Health Networks, Inc.   Health Care Providers & Services   2.2%

2

  Town Sports International Holdings, Inc.   Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure   1.6%

3

  Cost Plus, Inc.   Specialty Retail   1.6%

4

  Universal Stainless & Alloy   Metals & Mining   1.5%

5

  Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc.   Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure   1.5%

6

  On Assignment, Inc.   Professional Services   1.5%

7

  Quality Distribution, Inc.   Road & Rail   1.4%

8

  Mitcham Industries, Inc.   Energy Equipment & Services   1.4%

9

  U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc.   Health Care Providers & Services   1.4%

10

  Smith & Wesson Holding Corp.   Leisure Equipment & Products   1.3%
  Total     15.4%

Industry Sector Representation as of December 31, 2011

 

Health Care was the most underweighted sector between the Fund and the CRSP 10 Index. At the other end of the spectrum, we maintained a larger allocation to Industrials than the Index. The Financials sector made up almost one-fourth of the Fund and the largest sector allocation.

 

   
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MANAGER’S COMMENTARY (continued)

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      % of Net Assets   % of CRSP 10 Index   Difference

Consumer Discretionary

     18.4%     17.1%    1.3%

Consumer Staples

       2.5%       3.0%   -0.5%

Energy

       5.5%       6.9%   -1.4%

Financials

     23.6%     23.4%    0.2%

Health Care

     11.4%     16.4%   -5.0%

Industrials

     18.3%     13.5%    4.8%

Information Technology

     11.7%     15.2%   -3.5%

Materials

       5.9%       2.9%    3.0%

Telecommunication Services

       0.9%       0.6%    0.3%

Utilities

       0.0%       1.0%   -1.0%

Cash & Other Assets

       1.8%       0.0%    1.8%

Total

   100.0%   100.0%  

Disclaimer

 

The views expressed here are exclusively those of Fund management. These views, including those related to market sectors or individual stocks, are not meant as investment advice and should not be considered predictive in nature. Any favorable (or unfavorable) description of a holding applies only as of December 31, 2011, unless otherwise stated. Security positions can and do change thereafter. Discussions of historical performance do not guarantee and are not indicative of future performance.

The Fund is subject to very high, above market risk (volatility) and is not an appropriate investment for short-term investors. Investments in ultra-small companies generally carry greater risk than is customarily associated with larger companies and even “small companies” for various reasons, such as narrower markets (fewer investors), limited financial resources and greater trading difficulty.

Conclusion

 

Ultra-Small Company Fund remains closed to new investors. We encourage your feedback; your reactions and concerns are important to us.

Sincerely,

Your Investment Management Team

 

   
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Bridgeway Ultra-Small Company Fund

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

   LOGO
Showing percentage of net assets as of December 31, 2011 (Unaudited)   

 

 

Industry

  Company      Shares         Value   

COMMON STOCKS - 98.12%

  

 

Aerospace & Defense - 1.50%

  

 

Astronics Corp.*

     26,500               $948,965   
 

Astronics Corp., Class B*

     2,650         96,063   
 

SIFCO Industries, Inc.

     4,000         79,760   
       

 

 

 
          1,124,788   
 

Air Freight & Logistics - 1.71%

  

 

Pacer International, Inc.*

     76,200         407,670   
 

Park-Ohio Holdings Corp.*

     49,000         874,160   
       

 

 

 
          1,281,830   
 

Airlines - 0.42%

  

 

Republic Airways Holdings, Inc.*

     91,000         312,130   
 

Biotechnology - 0.80%

  

 

Cytori Therapeutics, Inc.*

     700         1,540   
 

Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     126,500         602,140   
       

 

 

 
          603,680   
 

Building Products - 0.65%

  

 

NCI Building Systems, Inc.*

     39,500         429,365   
 

US Home Systems, Inc.

     8,700         57,855   
       

 

 

 
          487,220   
 

Capital Markets - 3.17%

  

 

Arlington Asset Investment Corp., Class A+

     43,600         929,988   
 

Calamos Asset

       
 

Management, Inc., Class A

     66,600         833,166   
 

Ladenburg Thalmann Financial Services, Inc.*+

     250,000         620,000   
       

 

 

 
          2,383,154   
 

Chemicals - 1.21%

  

 

Arabian American Development Co.*

     12,000         101,760   
 

Core Molding Technologies, Inc.*

     14,800         119,288   
 

Spartech Corp.*

     146,000         690,580   
       

 

 

 
          911,628   
 

Commercial Banks - 6.34%

  

 

Access National Corp.

     9,800         86,240   
 

Ameris Bancorp*

     58,800         604,464   
 

Bancorp, Inc. (The)*

     72,000         520,560   
 

CoBiz Financial, Inc.

     107,000         617,390   
 

Farmers Capital Bank Corp.*

     20,000         89,800   
 

First California Financial Group, Inc.*

     45,000         146,700   

Industry

  Company      Shares         Value   

Commercial Banks (continued)

  

 

First Community

     
 

Bancshares, Inc.

     30,400             $ 379,392   
 

Green Bankshares, Inc.*

     40,200         50,652   
 

Macatawa Bank Corp.*

     67,800         154,584   
 

Mercantile Bank Corp.*+

     20,900         204,820   
 

Merchants Bancshares, Inc.

     14,300         417,560   
 

Metro Bancorp, Inc.*

     38,700         324,306   
 

MetroCorp Bancshares, Inc.*

     16,000         101,600   
 

MidWestOne Financial Group, Inc.

     30,000         438,600   
 

Trico Bancshares

     22,000         312,840   
 

United Community Banks, Inc.*

     44,460         310,775   
       

 

 

 
          4,760,283   

Commercial Services & Supplies - 2.92%

  

 

Casella Waste Systems, Inc., Class A*

     107,700         689,280   
 

CECO Environmental Corp.

     12,700         71,755   
 

Cenveo, Inc.*

     125,400         426,360   
 

Intersections, Inc.

     35,000         388,150   
 

Perma-Fix Environmental Services*

     100,000         155,000   
 

Standard Register Co. (The)

     100,000         233,000   
 

TRC Cos., Inc.*

     37,800         227,178   
       

 

 

 
          2,190,723   

Communications Equipment - 2.44%

  

 

CalAmp Corp.*

     75,400         320,450   
 

Communications Systems, Inc.

     29,400         413,364   
 

Tessco Technologies, Inc.

     30,000         414,600   
 

UTStarcom Holdings Corp.*

     281,400         388,332   
 

ZST Digital Networks, Inc.*

     128,500         291,695   
       

 

 

 
          1,828,441   

Computers & Peripherals - 0.93%

  

 

Datalink Corp.*

     84,200         695,492   

Construction & Engineering - 0.44%

  

 

Northwest Pipe Co.*

     14,500         331,470   

Consumer Finance - 1.38%

  

 

CompuCredit Holdings Corp.*

     200,000         740,000   
 

Nicholas Financial, Inc.+

     12,100         155,122   
 

White River Capital, Inc.

     7,000         141,750   
       

 

 

 
          1,036,872   

Containers & Packaging - 0.52%

  

 

AEP Industries, Inc.*

     14,000         394,100   
 

 

   
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Showing percentage of net assets as of December 31, 2011 (Unaudited)   

 

Industry

  Company      Shares         Value   

Common Stocks (continued)

  

Diversified Consumer Services - 1.48%

  

 

Collectors Universe

     40,000         $582,800   
 

CPI Corp.

     30,878         55,889   
 

Mac-Gray Corp.

     29,000         399,910   
 

School Specialty, Inc.*

     28,233         70,583   
       

 

 

 
          1,109,182   
 

Diversified Financial Services - 0.62%

  

 

Asset Acceptance Capital Corp.*

     26,000         101,660   
 

MicroFinancial, Inc.

     19,100         110,398   
 

Primus Guaranty, Ltd.*+

     51,800         253,820   
       

 

 

 
          465,878   
 

Diversified Telecommunication Services - 0.89%

  

 

Alaska Communications Systems Group, Inc.

     9,900         29,799   
 

HickoryTech Corp.

     32,800         363,424   
 

Multiband Corp.*+

     86,000         277,780   
       

 

 

 
          671,003   
 

Electrical Equipment -1.60%

  

 

Allied Motion Technologies, Inc.

     30,000         169,200   
 

Coleman Cable, Inc.*

     58,000         504,600   
 

Jinpan International, Ltd.+

     50,400         410,508   
 

SL Industries, Inc.*

     7,000         113,400   
       

 

 

 
          1,197,708   
 

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components - 3.75%

  

 

Agilysys, Inc.*

     106,800         849,060   
 

GTSI Corp.*

     35,000         147,000   
 

Micronetics, Inc.*

     9,300         73,284   
 

Netlist, Inc.*

     128,000         321,280   
 

PC Connection, Inc.

     27,100         300,539   
 

PC Mall, Inc.*

     62,500         392,500   
 

Richardson Electronics, Ltd.

     48,900         600,981   
 

Wayside Technology Group, Inc.

     10,500         127,575   
       

 

 

 
          2,812,219   
 

Energy Equipment & Services - 2.03%

  

 

Mitcham Industries, Inc.*

     48,200         1,052,688   
 

TGC Industries, Inc.*

     65,500         467,670   
       

 

 

 
          1,520,358   
 

Food & Staples Retailing - 1.72%

  

 

Pizza Inn Holdings, Inc.*+

     62,500         343,750   
 

Susser Holdings Corp.*

     42,000         950,040   
       

 

 

 
          1,293,790   
 

Food Products - 0.42%

  

 

Coffee Holding Co., Inc.+

     40,000         313,600   

Industry

  Company      Shares         Value   

Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 1.76%

  

 

DynaVox, Inc., Class A*

     70,000       $ 254,800   
 

RTI Biologics, Inc.*

     115,000         510,600   
 

Synergetics USA, Inc.*

     58,900         434,682   
 

Theragenics Corp.*

     70,000         117,600   
       

 

 

 
          1,317,682   

Health Care Providers & Services - 6.97%

  

 

Advocat, Inc.

     16,500         91,575   
 

Alliance HealthCare Services, Inc.*

     160,000         201,600   
 

Cross Country Healthcare, Inc.*

     76,100         422,355   
 

Five Star Quality Care, Inc.*

     188,900         566,700   
 

Metropolitan Health Networks, Inc.*

     224,300         1,675,521   
 

Providence Service Corp. (The)*

     50,000         688,000   
 

RadNet, Inc.*

     259,100         551,883   
 

U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc.

     52,500         1,033,200   
       

 

 

 
          5,230,834   

Health Care Technology - 0.74%

  

 

HealthStream, Inc.*

     30,000         553,500   

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 6.37%

  

 

Caribou Coffee Co., Inc.*

     48,400         675,180   
 

Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc.*

     100,000         1,157,000   
 

Great Wolf Resorts, Inc.*

     137,800         399,620   
 

Kona Grill, Inc.*

     20,000         122,400   
 

Luby’s, Inc.*

     35,700         161,007   
 

Multimedia Games Holding Co., Inc.*

     88,800         705,072   
 

O’Charleys, Inc.*+

     64,600         354,654   
 

Town Sports International Holdings, Inc.*

     164,000         1,205,400   
       

 

 

 
          4,780,333   

Household Durables - 1.59%

  

 

Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc.

     23,000         172,270   
 

CSS Industries, Inc.

     13,800         274,896   
 

Lifetime Brands, Inc.

     59,400         721,116   
 

Skyline Corp.

     5,446         23,690   
       

 

 

 
          1,191,972   

Insurance - 1.68%

  

 

Crawford & Co., Class B

     77,400         476,784   
 

Hallmark Financial Services*

     46,100         322,239   
 

Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc.

     130,000         465,400   
       

 

 

 
          1,264,423   
 

 

   
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

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Showing percentage of net assets as of December 31, 2011 (Unaudited)   

 

Industry

  Company      Shares         Value   

Common Stocks (continued)

  

Internet & Catalog Retail - 0.54%

  

 

1-800-Flowers.com, Inc., Class A*

     183,500         $403,700   
 

Internet Software & Services - 0.42%

  

 

EasyLink Services

       
 

International Corp., Class A*

     79,100         314,818   
 

Quepasa Corp.*

     100         332   
       

 

 

 
          315,150   
 

IT Services - 2.32%

  

 

Analysts International Corp.*

     15,300         85,374   
 

Computer Task Group, Inc.*

     43,300         609,664   
 

Dynamics Research Corp.*

     19,000         215,460   
 

Innodata Isogen, Inc.*

     22,300         87,862   
 

LML Payment Systems, Inc.*

     56,000         130,480   
 

MoneyGram International, Inc.*

     34,550         613,262   
       

 

 

 
          1,742,102   
 

Leisure Equipment & Products - 1.28%

  

 

Smith & Wesson Holding Corp.*

     220,700         962,252   
 

Life Sciences Tools & Services - 0.98%

  

 

Cambrex Corp.*

     101,900         731,642   
 

Complete Genomics, Inc.*

     2,055         6,021   
       

 

 

 
          737,663   
 

Machinery - 3.10%

  

 

Hardinge, Inc.

     44,500         358,225   
 

Hurco Cos., Inc.*

     14,800         310,800   
 

Lydall, Inc.*

     53,700         509,613   
 

Miller Industries, Inc.

     50,000         786,500   
 

Xerium Technologies, Inc.*+

     55,071         360,164   
       

 

 

 
          2,325,302   
 

Marine - 0.90%

       
 

International Shipholding Corp.

     28,000         523,320   
 

Star Bulk Carriers Corp.

     170,000         151,334   
       

 

 

 
          674,654   
 

Media - 1.75%

  

 

Ballantyne Strong, Inc.*

     67,300         275,257   
 

Fisher Communications, Inc.*

     18,000         518,940   
 

Gray Television, Inc.*

     250,000         405,000   
 

Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc., Class A*

     38,700         116,100   
       

 

 

 
          1,315,297   

Industry

  Company      Shares         Value   

Metals & Mining - 3.12%

  

 

China Gerui Advanced Materials Group, Ltd.*+

     91,400         $306,190   
 

Friedman Industries, Inc.

     23,700         247,665   
 

Handy & Harman, Ltd.*

     55,000         544,500   
 

Rare Element Resources, Ltd.*

     27,010         87,783   
 

Universal Stainless & Alloy*

     31,000         1,158,160   
       

 

 

 
          2,344,298   

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 3.43%

  

 

Adams Resources & Energy, Inc.

     6,400         185,472   
 

Callon Petroleum Co.*

     75,500         375,235   
 

Crimson Exploration, Inc.*

     127,800         365,508   
 

PostRock Energy Corp.*

     69,500         195,295   
 

REX American Resources Corp.*

     35,000         773,850   
 

SMF Energy Corp.

     65,000         185,900   
 

Warren Resources, Inc.*

     151,500         493,890   
       

 

 

 
          2,575,150   

Paper & Forest Products - 1.04%

  

 

Mercer International, Inc.*

     77,400         472,140   
 

Orient Paper, Inc.*

     60,400         196,300   
 

Verso Paper Corp.*

     113,900         109,344   
       

 

 

 
          777,784   

Personal Products - 0.35%

  

 

Natural Alternatives International, Inc.*

     15,800         139,356   
 

Nature’s Sunshine Products, Inc.*+

     8,100         125,712   
       

 

 

 
          265,068   

Pharmaceuticals - 0.12%

  

 

Heska Corp.*

     12,000         87,600   

Professional Services - 2.81%

  

 

Franklin Covey Co.*

     50,000         423,500   
 

GP Strategies Corp.*

     42,000         566,160   
 

On Assignment, Inc.*

     100,000         1,118,000   
       

 

 

 
          2,107,660   

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) - 6.54%

  

 

Agree Realty Corp.

     26,160         637,781   
 

ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc.+

     131,800         929,190   
 

Capital Trust, Inc., Class A*+

     110,300         248,175   
 

Gramercy Capital Corp.*

     383,600         959,000   
 

MPG Office Trust, Inc.*+

     283,700         564,563   
 

 

 

   
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

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Showing percentage of net assets as of December 31, 2011 (Unaudited)   

 

Industry

  Company      Shares         Value   

Common Stocks (continued)

  

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) (continued)

  

 

One Liberty Properties, Inc.

     53,500       $ 882,750   
 

Winthrop Realty Trust

     67,900         690,543   
       

 

 

 
          4,912,002   
 

Road & Rail - 2.22%

  

 

Covenant Transportation

       
 

Group, Inc., Class A*

     33,000         98,010   
 

Quality Distribution, Inc.*

     95,500         1,074,375   
 

Saia, Inc.*

     30,600         381,888   
 

Universal Truckload Services, Inc.

     6,300         114,345   
       

 

 

 
          1,668,618   
 

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 0.91%

  

 

Photronics, Inc.*

     112,200         682,176   
 

Software - 0.95%

  

 

Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp., Class A*

     50,700         69,966   
 

Majesco Entertainment Co.*+

     141,000         344,040   
 

QAD, Inc., Class A*

     13,400         140,700   
 

QAD, Inc., Class B*

     15,000         155,250   
       

 

 

 
          709,956   
 

Specialty Retail - 4.31%

  

 

Cache, Inc.*

     14,600         90,374   
 

Conn’s, Inc.*

     86,000         954,600   
 

Cost Plus, Inc.*#

     122,100         1,190,475   
 

TravelCenters of America LLC*

     46,200         196,350   
 

Winmark Corp.

     4,500         258,165   
 

Zale Corp.*

     142,300         542,163   
       

 

 

 
          3,232,127   
 

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods - 1.14%

  

 

Delta Apparel, Inc.*

     22,500         429,525   
 

DGSE Cos., Inc.*+

     14,900         108,174   
 

Rocky Brands, Inc.*

     35,000         315,700   
       

 

 

 
          853,399   
 

Thrifts & Mortgage Finance - 3.84%

  

 

BankFinancial Corp.

     27,800         153,456   
 

Beacon Federal Bancorp, Inc.

     7,000         97,090   
 

BofI Holding, Inc.*

     29,300         476,125   
 

Doral Financial Corp.*

     529,000         505,724   
 

First Financial Holdings, Inc.

     36,700         327,731   
 

First Pactrust Bancorp, Inc.+

     37,000         379,250   
 

Meridian Interstate Bancorp, Inc.*

     35,500         441,975   

Industry

  Company           Shares         Value   

Thrifts & Mortgage Finance (continued)

  

 

United Financial Bancorp, Inc.

        31,200       $ 502,008   
          

 

 

 
             2,883,359   
          

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS - 98.12%

(Cost $ 72,156,651)

  

  

     73,639,610   
          

 

 

 
     Rate^      Shares         Value   

MONEY MARKET FUND - 2.02%

  

BlackRock FedFund

   0.01%      1,515,640         1,515,640   
          

 

 

 

TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUND - 2.02%

  

     1,515,640   
          

 

 

 

(Cost $ 1,515,640)

  

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 100.14%

        $75,155,250   

(Cost $ 73,672,291)

     

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets - (0.14%)

  

     (102,745
          

 

 

 

NET ASSETS - 100.00%

        $75,052,505   
          

 

 

 

 

* Non-income producing security.
# Securities, or a portion thereof, segregated to cover the Fund’s potential obligation under swap agreements. The total value of segregated assets is $1,190,475.
^ Rate disclosed as of December 31, 2011.
+ This security or a portion of the security is out on loan at December 31, 2011. Total loaned securities had a value of $3,870,055 at December 31, 2011.

LLC - Limited Liability Company

 

 

 

   
39   Semi-Annual Report | December 31, 2011 (Unaudited)


Bridgeway Ultra-Small Company Fund

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

  

LOGO

  

 

Summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of 12/31/2011 is as follows (See Note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements):

   

 
     Valuation Inputs  

 

 
     Investment in Securities (Value)  

 

 
     Level 1
Quoted
Prices
     Level 2
Significant
Observable
Inputs
    

Level 3
Significant

Unobservable

Inputs

     Total  

 

 

Common
Stocks

   $ 73,639,610       $ —         $         $ 73,639,610   

Money
Market
Fund

     —           1,515,640         —           1,515,640   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

TOTAL

   $ 73,639,610       $ 1,515,640       $ —         $ 75,155,250   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
 

Other
Financial
Instruments**

             

Swaps

   $ —         $ 92,099       $ —         $ 92,099   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

TOTAL

   $ —         $ 92,099       $ —         $ 92,099   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

** Other financial instruments are derivative instruments not reflected in the Schedule of Investments, such as swap contracts, which are valued at the unrealized appreciation/depreciation on the investment.

      

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Following is a reconciliation of Level 3 investments for which significant unobservable inputs were used to determine fair value:

 

    Investment in Securities (Value)  

 

 
    Common Stocks     Total  

 

 

Balance as of 06/30/2011

          $ 124,650                      $ 124,650           

Purchases

    —                —           

Sales

    (25,506)               (25,506)          

Realized gain/ (loss)1

    (254,813)               (254,813)          

Change in unrealized appreciation/ (depreciation)2

    155,669                155,669           

Transfers in3

    —                —           

Transfers out

    —                —           
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance as of 12/31/2011

          $ —                      $ —           
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from investments held as of 12/31/20112

          $ —                      $ —           
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

1Realized gain/(loss) from Level 3 securities is included on the Statements of Operations in the Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments.

2Change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) for Level 3 securities is included on the Statements of Operations in the Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments.

3Transfers in represent the value as of the beginning of the reporting period, for any investment security where significant transfers in the pricing level occurred during the period. The purchase value is used in situations where the investment was not held as of the beginning of the period.

The security in the table above was considered a Level 3 security because it was fair valued under procedures adopted by the Board of Directors at June 30, 2011. There were no Level 3 securities that were fair valued under these procedures at December 31, 2011. Such valuation is based on a review of inputs such as, but not limited to, similar securities, company specific financial information and company specific news.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   
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Ultra-Small Company Market Fund

MANAGER’S COMMENTARY

   LOGO

 

(Unaudited)

December 31, 2011

Dear Fellow Ultra-Small Company Market Fund Shareholder,

For the quarter ended December 31, 2011, our Fund appreciated 14.94%, outperforming our primary market benchmark, the CRSP Cap-Based Portfolio 10 Index (+10.36%), our peer benchmark, the Lipper Micro-Cap Stock Funds Index (+14.55%) and the Russell Microcap Index (+13.83%). The Fund underperformed the Russell 2000 Index (+15.47%). It was a very good quarter on an absolute and relative basis. We are pleased with the results.

For the six month semi-annual period ended December 31, 2011, our Fund declined 11.28%, outperforming our primary market benchmark, the CRSP Cap-Based Portfolio 10 Index (-14.08%). We trailed our peer benchmark, the Lipper Micro-Cap Stock Funds Index (-10.72%), the Russell Microcap Index (-11.14%) and the Russell 2000 Index (-9.77%).

For the calendar year ended December 31, 2011, our Fund declined 7.86%, leading our primary market benchmark, the CRSP Cap-Based Portfolio 10 Index (-13.98%), and the Russell Microcap Index (-9.27%). The Fund trailed our peer benchmark, the Lipper Micro-Cap Stock Funds Index (-5.59%), and the Russell 2000 Index (-4.18%). We gained some ground on the CRSP 10 Index for the longer five year and ten year periods.

The table below presents our quarter, six-month, one-year, five-year, ten-year, and life-to-date financial results. See the next page for a graph of performance since inception.

 

                     

Annualized

 
    

Quarter
10/1/11

to 12/31/11

   

6 Months
7/1/11

to 12/31/11

    1 Year
1/1/11
to 12/31/11
    5 Years
1/1/07
to 12/31/11
    10 Years
1/1/02
to 12/31/11
   

Life-to-Date
7/31/97

to 12/31/11

 

Ultra-Small Company Market Fund

    14.94%          -11.28%          -7.86%          -3.67%          8.09%          9.06%     

CRSP Cap-Based Portfolio 10 Index

    10.36%          -14.08%          -13.98%          -0.86%          10.11%          9.56%     

Russell Microcap Index

    13.83%          -11.14%          -9.27%          -3.75%          4.63%          N/A         

Russell 2000 Index (small companies)

    15.47%          -9.77%          -4.18%          0.15%          5.62%          5.46%     

Lipper Micro-Cap Stock Funds Index

    14.55%          -10.72%          -5.59%          -0.90%          5.09%          5.92%     

Performance figures quoted in the table above and graph below represent past performance and are no guarantee of future results. Total return figures in the table above and the graph below include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. The table above and the graph below do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

The CRSP Cap-Based Portfolio 10 Index is an unmanaged index of 1,199 of the smallest publicly traded U.S. stocks (with dividends reinvested), as reported by the Center for Research on Security Prices. The Lipper Micro-Cap Stock Funds Index is an index of small-company funds compiled by Lipper, Inc. The Russell Microcap Index is an unmanaged, market value weighted index that measures performance of 1000 of the smallest securities in the Russell 2000 Index. The Russell 2000 Index is an unmanaged, market value weighted index that measures performance of the 2,000 companies that are between the 1,000th and 3,000th largest in the market with dividends reinvested. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

According to data from Lipper, Inc. as of December 31, 2011, Ultra-Small Company Market Fund ranked 52nd of 74 micro-cap funds for the twelve months ending December 31, 2011, 53rd of 61 over the last five years, 14th of 43 over the last ten years, and 7th of 22 since inception in July 1997. These long-term numbers and the graph below give two snapshots of our long-term success. Lipper, Inc. is an independent mutual fund rating service that ranks funds in various fund categories by making comparative calculations using total returns.

 

   
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Ultra-Small Company Market Fund

MANAGER’S COMMENTARY (continued)

   LOGO
(Unaudited)   

 

Ultra-Small Company Market Fund vs. CRSP 10 Index, Lipper Micro-Cap Stock Funds Index, Russell 2000 Index & Russell Microcap Index* from Inception 7/31/97 to 12/31/11

 

LOGO

 

* The Russell Microcap Index began on 6/30/2000, and the line graph for the Index begins at the same value as the Fund on that date.

Detailed Explanation of Quarterly Performance:

 

 

The Short Version: In spite of double digit appreciation, the 10th decile (ultra-small stocks) was the worst performing size group for the quarter ended December 31, 2011. Nevertheless, our “sidestepping models,” which tend to help most in market downturns, helped in this bounceback quarter as well.

The table below presents stock index performance numbers by company size for different time periods. It indicates that ultra-small stocks were at a severe disadvantage as compared to micro-cap and small companies for the quarter, six-months, one-year and five-year periods, giving our Fund a headwind versus our peers and small company indexes.

 

CRSP Decile1   Quarter
10/1/11
to 12/31/11
 

6 Months
7/1/11

to 12/31/11

  1 Year
1/1/11
to 12/31/11
  5 Years
1/1/07
to 12/31/11
  10 Years
1/1/02
to 12/31/11
   86 Years
1/1/1926
to 12/31/11
 

1 (ultra-large)

  11.43%   -2.21%   2.22%   -0.24%   2.23%      9.02 

2

  11.36%   -7.19%   0.25%   1.09%   6.46%      10.36

3

  11.10%   -10.67%   -2.10%   1.66%   6.33%      10.74

4

  14.34%   -8.86%   1.18%   3.38%   7.48%      10.73

5

  15.30%   -10.02%   -0.98%   5.14%   8.37%      11.28

6

  15.80%   -9.04%   -1.60%   2.24%   6.48%      11.21

7

  14.41%   -11.33%   -4.75%   2.51%   7.25%      11.19

8

  15.95%   -10.03%   -6.70%   2.39%   8.24%      11.41

9

  15.72%   -10.00%   -7.12%   1.27%   7.16%      11.44

10 (ultra-small)

  10.36%   -14.08%   -13.98%   -0.86%   10.11%      12.91

 

1 The CRSP Cap-Based Portfolio Indexes are unmanaged indexes of the publicly traded U.S. stocks with dividends reinvested, grouped by market capitalization, as reported by the Center for Research in Security Prices. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

The recovery from the previous quarter downturn was broad based across industries, and our best performers reflected this. Three Heath Care companies were among the top contributors. Combined they added over one-half of a percent in return.

 

   
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These are the Fund’s ten best-contributing stocks for the quarter ended December 31, 2011:

 

Rank   Description   Industry   % Contribution to Return
1   Mitcham Industries, Inc.   Energy Equipment & Services   0.5%
2   Metropolitan Health Networks, Inc.   Health Care Providers & Services   0.3%
3   On Assignment, Inc.   Professional Services   0.3%
4   RAM Energy Resources, Inc.   Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels   0.2%
5   Greenbrier Cos., Inc.   Machinery   0.2%
6   Curis, Inc.   Biotechnology   0.2%
7   Magma Design Automation, Inc.   Software   0.2%
8   ISTA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.   Pharmaceuticals   0.2%
9   Multimedia Games Holding Co., Inc.   Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure   0.2%
10   Lithia Motors, Inc.   Specialty Retail   0.2%

Mitcham Industries supplies seismic equipment to various companies within the energy sector. Late in the year, it posted quarterly earnings that beat analysts’ expectations by about 100%, with revenues increasing 40%. Management attributed the strong showing to enhanced international demand in Latin America and the Pacific Rim. Its stock price virtually doubled during the three-month period, as improving company fundamentals were well rewarded by Wall Street. The stock was the top contributor to the Fund’s quarterly performance.

Four Health Care holdings comprised the worst contributors list and they cost the Fund over one-fourth of a percent in performance. Bear in mind that the sector faces much uncertainty these days, given the controversial nature of healthcare reform legislation. Additionally, Biotech companies are often perceived as risky ventures, since positive trial results and FDA approvals are frequently in question.

These are the Fund’s ten worst-contributing stocks for the quarter ended December 31, 2011:

 

Rank   Description   Industry    % Contribution to Return

1

  BioSante Pharmaceuticals, Inc.   Biotechnology    -0.1%
2   Zagg, Inc.   Household Durables    -0.1%
3   Sangamo Biosciences, Inc.   Biotechnology    -0.1%
4   Furniture Brands International, Inc.   Household Durables    -0.1%
5   Intersections, Inc.   Commercial Services & Supplies    -0.1%
6   Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corp.   Thrifts & Mortgage Finance    -0.1%
7   Pinnacle Airlines Corp.   Airlines    -0.1%
8   Reddy Ice Holdings, Inc.   Food Products    -0.1%
9   AVI BioPharma, Inc.   Biotechnology    -0.1%
10   TranS1 Inc.   Health Care Equipment & Supplies    -0.1%

Zagg (Zealous About Great Gadgets) manufactures accessories for smartphones, such as those plastic screen covers for Apple iPhones. The company has ridden the wave of the smartphone explosion (it now accounts for almost 60% of all mobile device accessories), but now is facing intense competition from others who are joining the game. Its recent acquisition of onetime rival iFrog helped revenues soar percentage-wise, but also weighed on overall profits. While Zagg gets over forty percent of its business through Best Buy, it does not have a long-term contract to ensure that business continuity. Its latest earnings report also raised some concern among analysts as inventories rose to higher-than-anticipated levels. The holding’s share price dropped over 25% during the latest three-month period.

Detailed Explanation of Calendar Year Performance

 

 

The Short Version: The Health Care sector proved to be a solid contributor for the calendar year. Information Technology stocks hurt Fund performance for the period.

 

       
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As was the case for the quarter ended December 31, 2011, Health Care dominated the top contributors for the calendar year as five related holdings made the list and added about one percent to the overall return. Three of these were Health Care providers, indicating that many investors seem to be more focused on demographic changes (the aging of America’s baby boomers) than the political aspects of the reform.

These are the Fund’s ten best-contributing stocks for the calendar year ended December 31, 2011:

 

Rank   Description   Industry   % Contribution to Return
1   Mitcham Industries, Inc.   Energy Equipment & Services   0.4%
2   Curis, Inc.   Biotechnology   0.3%
3   Metropolitan Health Networks, Inc.   Health Care Providers & Services   0.3%
4   Globecomm Systems, Inc.   Communications Equipment   0.2%
5   Ladenburg Thalmann Financial Services, Inc.   Capital Markets   0.2%
6   HealthStream, Inc.   Health Care Technology   0.2%
7   Akorn, Inc.   Pharmaceuticals   0.2%
8   Synovis Life Technologies, Inc.   Health Care Equipment & Supplies   0.2%
9   Web.com Group, Inc.   Internet Software & Services   0.2%
10   Stamps.com, Inc.   Internet Software & Services   0.2%

Over the past few years, politicos have debated the merits of health care reform; legislation currently awaits a decision by the Supreme Court and potential action by Congress. As the largest Medicare and Medicaid provider in Florida, Metropolitan Health Networks will certainly be impacted by decisions of the powers-that-be. But in the meantime, investors have flocked to the company despite the continued uncertainties. Analysts believe that changing demographics play a huge role in the future of the industry; regardless of the reform, a tremendous number of baby boomers will be joining the ranks of Medicare Advantage programs over the next few years. Some providers have been active acquirers, taking advantage of the mass influx of participants. Metropolitan closed on its purchase of Continucare in October, just a few months after a significant positive earnings surprise that caught the attention of analysts and investors alike. The holding was among the top contributors for the calendar year, and its stock price rose over 60% over the past 12 months.

Although the economy has shown signs of rebounding as of late, businesses and consumers still do not appear to be stepping up their purchases of computers and electronics (unless they are manufactured by Apple). Four Information Technology holdings made the list of worst contributors and combined, they hindered Fund performance by about one and one-fourth percent.

These are the Fund’s ten worst-contributing stocks for the calendar year ended December 31, 2011:

 

Rank   Description   Industry   % Contribution to Return
1   Support.com, Inc.   Internet Software & Services   -0.4%
2   Amtech Systems, Inc.   Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment   -0.4%
3   Cogo Group, Inc.   Communications Equipment   -0.3%
4   ValueVision Media, Inc.   Internet & Catalog Retail   -0.3%
5   Chindex International, Inc.   Health Care Providers & Services   -0.2%
6   GSI Technology, Inc.   Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment   -0.2%
7   Geokinetics, Inc   Energy Equipment & Services   -0.2%
8   Sangamo Biosciences, Inc.   Biotechnology   -0.2%
9   M/I Homes, Inc.   Household Durables   -0.2%
10   AVI BioPharma, Inc.   Biotechnology   -0.1%

Amtech Systems manufactures various components for use in the solar and semiconductor industries. During the year, many related stocks came under pressures as global demand for solar projects slowed and excess capacity prompted severe price cuts throughout the industry. Amtech posted record revenue growth and solid earnings in August, but management added a very troubling outlook and reported that orders had fallen considerably (80%) during the quarter. Subsequently, investors overlooked the past (positive) numbers and focused instead on the uncertain (negative) future. The holding was the second worst contributor for the calendar year.

 

   
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Top Ten Holdings as of December 31, 2011

 

 

 

This passively managed fund is designed to model the CRSP 10 Index, and thus no single company comprises too high a percentage of its assets. In fact, the top ten holdings represent less than six percent of overall Fund net assets, and no stock accounts for greater than one percent. Bear in mind any stock with an allocation of greater than one-half of a percent has appreciated in value, as we never initiate any position in excess of that percentage.

 

Rank   Description   Industry   % of Net

Assets

1   Mitcham Industries, Inc.   Energy Equipment & Services   0.9%
2   Metropolitan Health Networks, Inc.   Health Care Providers & Services   0.6%
3   Globecomm Systems, Inc.   Communications Equipment   0.6%
4   Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corp.   Thrifts & Mortgage Finance   0.6%
5   Curis, Inc.   Biotechnology   0.5%
6   Actuate Corp.   Software   0.5%
7   AEP Industries, Inc.   Containers & Packaging   0.5%
8   Famous Dave’s of America, Inc.   Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure   0.5%
9   Spartan Motors, Inc.   Auto Components   0.5%
10   Providence Service Corp.   Health Care Providers & Services   0.5%
  Total     5.7%

Industry Sector Representation as of December 31, 2011

 

 

 

The Financials, Health Care, and Consumer Discretionary sectors held the largest allocations at quarter-end. As a passively-managed fund, sector allocations will not vary dramatically from those of the CRSP 10 Index.

 

     % of Portfolio   % of CRSP

10 Index

  Difference
Consumer Discretionary    16.7%   17.1%   -0.4%
Consumer Staples    3.3%   3.0%   0.3%
Energy    6.8%   6.9%   -0.1%
Financials    23.0%   23.4%   -0.4%
Health Care    16.8%   16.4%   0.4%
Industrials    12.8%   13.5%   -0.7%
Information Technology    14.5%   15.2%   -0.7%
Materials    2.9%   2.9%   0.0%
Telecommunication Services    0.7%   0.6%   0.1%
Utilities    1.2%   1.0%   0.2%
Cash & Other Assets    1.3%   0.0%   1.3%

    Total

   100.0%   100.0%  

Disclaimer

 

 

 

The views expressed here are exclusively those of Fund management. These views, including those related to market sectors or individual stocks, are not meant as investment advice and should not be considered predictive in nature. Any favorable (or unfavorable) description of a holding applies only as of December 31, 2011, unless otherwise stated. Security positions can and do change thereafter. Discussions of historical performance do not guarantee and are not indicative of future performance.

The Fund is subject to very high, above market risk (volatility) and is not an appropriate investment for short-term investors. Investments in ultra-small companies generally carry greater risk than is customarily associated with larger companies and even “small companies” for various reasons such as narrower markets (fewer investors), limited financial resources and greater trading difficulty.

 

   
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Conclusion

 

 

Thank you for your continued investment in Ultra-Small Company Market Fund. We encourage your feedback; your reactions and concerns are important to us.

Sincerely,

The Investment Management Team

 

   
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Industry

  Company      Shares         Value   

COMMON STOCKS - 99.01%

  

Aerospace & Defense - 1.13%

  

 

Astronics Corp.*

     22,700             $ 812,887   
 

Astronics Corp., Class B*

     2,270         82,287   
 

Ducommun, Inc.

     29,900         381,225   
 

GenCorp, Inc.*

     152,600         811,832   
 

Innovative Solutions & Support, Inc.*

     63,454         218,282   
 

KEYW Holding Corp. (The)*+

     45,100         333,740   
 

LMI Aerospace, Inc.*

     21,000         368,550   
 

Sparton Corp.*

     63,300         550,710   
       

 

 

 
          3,559,513   
 

Air Freight & Logistics - 0.75%

  

 

Pacer International, Inc.*

     188,800         1,010,080   
 

Park-Ohio Holdings Corp.*

     46,000         820,640   
 

XPO Logistics, Inc.*

     44,800         553,280   
       

 

 

 
          2,384,000   
 

Airlines - 0.09%

  

 

Pinnacle Airlines Corp.*

     77,759         63,762   
 

Republic Airways Holdings, Inc.*

     63,600         218,148   
       

 

 

 
          281,910   
 

Auto Components - 1.11%

  

 

Amerigon, Inc.*

     42,200         601,772   
 

Motorcar Parts of America, Inc.*+

     30,600         229,500   
 

Shiloh Industries, Inc.*

     39,600         331,848   
 

Spartan Motors, Inc.

     334,600         1,609,426   
 

Strattec Security Corp.

     24,100         480,795   
 

UQM Technologies, Inc.*+

     183,522         253,260   
       

 

 

 
          3,506,601   
 

Beverages - 0.31%

  

 

Craft Brewers Alliance, Inc.*

     89,100         536,382   
 

MGP Ingredients, Inc.+

     39,900         201,096   
 

Primo Water Corp.*

     75,200         228,608   
       

 

 

 
          966,086   
 

Biotechnology - 6.55%

  

 

ADVENTRX Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     92,500         53,650   
 

Affymax, Inc.*

     61,100         403,871   
 

Amicus Therapeutics, Inc.*

     115,991         399,009   
 

Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*+

     159,900         299,013   
 

ArQule, Inc.*

     131,300         740,532   
 

Array Biopharma, Inc.*

     160,100         345,816   
 

Astex Pharmaceuticals*

     274,600         518,994   

Industry

  Company      Shares         Value   
     

Biotechnology (continued)

  

 

BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     155,700             $ 384,579   
 

BioMimetic Therapeutics, Inc.*

     100,900         287,565   
 

BioSpecifics Technologies Corp.*+

     12,500         207,750   
 

Celldex Therapeutics, Inc.*

     71,400         185,640   
 

Codexis, Inc.*+

     70,100         371,530   
 

Curis, Inc.*+

     363,100         1,699,308   
 

Cytori Therapeutics, Inc.*+

     183,300         403,260   
 

Dusa Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     181,000         792,780   
 

Dyax Corp.*

     388,200         527,952   
 

GTx, Inc.*

     146,624         492,657   
 

Immunomedics, Inc.*+

     129,000         429,570   
 

Infinity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*+

     56,200         496,808   
 

Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Class B*

     57,133         678,169   
 

Maxygen, Inc.*

     49,850         280,656   
 

Metabolix, Inc.*+

     90,900         413,595   
 

Myrexis, Inc.*

     98,700         264,516   
 

Nabi Biopharmaceuticals*

     70,200         131,976   
 

Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.*

     129,200         1,098,200   
 

Novavax, Inc.*+

     315,900         398,034   
 

Omeros Corp.*

     77,400         305,730   
 

Oncothyreon, Inc.*+

     124,300         942,194   
 

Orexigen Therapeutics, Inc.*

     115,000         185,150   
 

Osiris Therapeutics, Inc.*+

     80,200         429,070   
 

PharmAthene, Inc.*+

     209,700         266,319   
 

Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     72,400         618,296   
 

PROLOR Biotech, Inc.*+

     75,700         323,239   
 

Repligen Corp.*

     60,100         208,547   
 

Sangamo Biosciences, Inc.*+

     127,436         361,918   
 

Sciclone Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     124,307         533,277   
 

Spectrum Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*+

     43,700         639,331   
 

Synageva BioPharma Corp.*+

     28,600         761,618   
 

Synta Pharmaceuticals Corp.*+

     142,500         665,475   
 

Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     78,600         374,136   
 

Vical, Inc.*

     233,900         1,031,499   
 

Zalicus, Inc.*+

     313,021         378,755   
 

Zogenix, Inc.*

     161,300         361,312   
       

 

 

 
          20,691,296   
 

 

   
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Industry

  Company      Shares         Value   

Common Stocks (continued)

  

Building Products - 0.45%

  

 

American Woodmark Corp.

     16,763             $ 228,983   
 

Builders FirstSource, Inc.*

     194,500         396,780   
 

NCI Building Systems, Inc.*

     73,300         796,771   
       

 

 

 
          1,422,534   
 

Capital Markets - 3.15%

  

 

Arlington Asset Investment Corp., Class A

     38,700         825,471   
 

Calamos Asset Management, Inc., Class A

     21,400         267,714   
 

Diamond Hill Investment Group, Inc.

     5,600         414,288   
 

Edelman Financial Group, Inc.

     51,000         335,070   
 

FBR & Co.*

     110,500         226,525   
 

Gladstone Capital Corp.+

     76,600         584,458   
 

Gladstone Investment Corp.

     28,200         205,014   
 

Harris & Harris Group, Inc.*

     69,400         240,124   
 

HFF, Inc., Class A*

     56,300         581,579   
 

JMP Group, Inc.

     81,100         579,865   
 

Kohlberg Capital Corp.

     48,900         308,559   
 

Ladenburg Thalmann Financial Services, Inc.*+

     493,000         1,222,640   
 

Medallion Financial Corp.

     86,711         986,771   
 

NGP Capital Resources Co.

     48,600         349,434   
 

Pzena Investment Management, Inc., Class A

     39,800         172,334   
 

TICC Capital Corp.+

     82,300         711,895   
 

Triangle Capital Corp.+

     57,212         1,093,893   
 

Westwood Holdings Group, Inc.

     23,025         841,564   
       

 

 

 
          9,947,198   
 

Chemicals - 1.05%

  

 

American Vanguard Corp.

     75,100         1,001,834   
 

Chase Corp.

     27,800         386,420   
 

Core Molding Technologies, Inc.*

     18,600         149,916   
 

KMG Chemicals, Inc.

     58,800         1,015,476   
 

Landec Corp.*

     109,200         602,784   
 

Senomyx, Inc.*

     49,300         171,564   
       

 

 

 
          3,327,994   
 

Commercial Banks - 11.37%

  

 

1st United Bancorp, Inc.*

     48,200         267,510   
 

Alliance Financial Corp.

     25,000         772,000   
 

American National Bankshares, Inc.

     28,600         557,414   
 

American River Bankshares*

     37,800         171,990   

Industry

  Company      Shares         Value   
     

Commercial Banks (continued)

  

 

Ameris Bancorp*

     88,600             $ 910,808   
 

Arrow Financial Corp.+

     16,686         391,120   
 

Bancorp, Inc. (The)*

     36,600         264,618   
 

BancTrust Financial Group, Inc.*

     69,000         85,560   
 

Bank of Commerce Holdings

     41,100         137,685   
 

Bank of Kentucky Financial Corp.

     9,000         180,450   
 

Banner Corp.

     44,959         771,047   
 

Bar Harbor Bankshares

     6,000         180,000   
 

Bridge Bancorp, Inc.+

     17,300         344,270   
 

Bryn Mawr Bank Corp.

     41,724         813,201   
 

Camden National Corp.

     11,800         384,680   
 

Capital City Bank Group, Inc.+

     47,258         451,314   
 

Center Bancorp, Inc.+

     72,217         705,560   
 

Century Bancorp, Inc., Class A

     23,272         657,201   
 

Citizens Holding Co.

     20,670         369,580   
 

CNB Financial Corp.

     40,800         643,824   
 

CoBiz Financial, Inc.+

     155,800         898,966   
 

Eagle Bancorp, Inc.*

     5,964         86,716   
 

Encore Bancshares, Inc.*

     19,600         264,992   
 

Enterprise Financial Services Corp.

     85,700         1,268,360   
 

Farmers Capital Bank Corp.*

     67,149         301,499   
 

Financial Institutions, Inc.

     50,533         815,603   
 

First Bancorp

     51,900         578,685   
 

First Bancorp, Inc.+

     33,300         511,821   
 

First California Financial Group, Inc.*

     67,400         219,724   
 

First Community Bancshares, Inc.

     17,500         218,400   
 

First Merchants Corp.

     95,000         804,650   
 

First South Bancorp, Inc.*+

     14,300         45,760   
 

German American Bancorp, Inc.+

     39,500         718,505   
 

Great Southern Bancorp, Inc.+

     21,600         509,544   
 

Guaranty Bancorp*

     123,200         181,104   
 

Hampton Roads Bankshares, Inc.*

     85,300         233,722   
 

Hanmi Financial Corp.*+

     42,150         311,910   
 

Heritage Commerce Corp.*+

     70,000         331,800   
 

Heritage Financial Corp.

     39,260         493,106   
 

Home Bancorp, Inc.*

     41,600         643,552   
 

Lakeland Bancorp, Inc.

     97,860         843,553   
 

LNB Bancorp, Inc.

     20,000         93,800   
 

 

   
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    Industry Company      Shares         Value   

Common Stocks (continued)

  

Commercial Banks (continued)

  

 

    Macatawa Bank Corp.*

     103,000             $ 234,840   
 

    MainSource Financial Group, Inc.

     81,700         721,411   
 

    Merchants Bancshares, Inc.+

     27,800         811,760   
 

    Metro Bancorp, Inc.*

     46,900         393,022   
 

    MidSouth Bancorp, Inc.

     35,900         467,059   
 

    MidWestOne Financial Group, Inc.

     54,200         792,404   
 

    National Bankshares, Inc.+

     14,300         399,256   
 

    NewBridge Bancorp*

     28,287         109,471   
 

    Northrim BanCorp, Inc.

     33,300         583,083   
 

    Ohio Valley Banc Corp.

     19,500         363,285   
 

    OmniAmerican Bancorp, Inc.*

     26,300         412,910   
 

    Pacific Continental Corp.

     51,611         456,757   
 

    Park Sterling Corp.*

     82,400         336,192   
 

    Peapack Gladstone Financial Corp.

     39,130         420,256   
 

    Penns Woods Bancorp, Inc.+

     16,400         635,992   
 

    Peoples Bancorp, Inc.

     28,400         420,604   
 

    Preferred Bank*

     16,120         120,900   
 

    QCR Holdings, Inc.

     13,200         120,120   
 

    Republic First Bancorp, Inc.*

     60,000         89,400   
 

    Seacoast Banking Corp. of Florida*

     314,814         478,517   
 

    Shore Bancshares, Inc.

     42,600         219,390   
 

    Sierra Bancorp

     42,900         377,520   
 

    Southwest Bancorp, Inc.*

     34,200         203,832   
 

    State Bancorp, Inc.

     95,900         1,169,980   
 

    Sterling Bancorp

     22,000         190,080   
 

    Suffolk Bancorp*

     27,400         295,646   
 

    Taylor Capital Group, Inc.*+

     25,908         251,826   
 

    Tower Bancorp, Inc.

     35,700         1,018,878   
 

    Trico Bancshares

     54,300         772,146   
 

    Univest Corp. of Pennsylvania

     29,800         436,272   
 

    Virginia Commerce Bancorp, Inc.*

     153,159         1,183,919   
 

    VIST Financial Corp.

     15,000         90,750   
 

    Washington Banking Co.

     71,900         856,329   
 

    West Bancorporation, Inc.

     27,100         259,618   
 

    Wilshire Bancorp, Inc.*

     184,000         667,920   
 

    Yadkin Valley Financial Corp.*

     64,200         109,140   
       

 

 

 
          35,906,089   
 

Commercial Services & Supplies - 1.69%

  

 

    A.T. Cross Co., Class A*

     26,000         293,280   
 

    American Reprographics Co.*

     73,300         336,447   

Industry

  Company      Shares         Value   
     

Commercial Services & Supplies (continued)

  

 

Casella Waste Systems,

     
 

Inc., Class A*

     81,800             $ 523,520   
 

CECO Environmental Corp.

     42,600         240,690   
 

Courier Corp.

     25,000         293,250   
 

Heritage-Crystal Clean, Inc.*

     18,100         299,736   
 

Intersections, Inc.

     135,184         1,499,191   
 

Kimball International, Inc., Class B

     56,100         284,427   
 

Metalico, Inc.*

     110,800         364,532   
 

Multi-Color Corp.

     35,400         910,842   
 

Standard Register Co. (The)

     30,000         69,900   
 

TRC Cos., Inc.*

     35,000         210,350   
       

 

 

 
          5,326,165   

Communications Equipment - 2.84%

  

 

Aviat Networks, Inc.*

     221,000         404,430   
 

Bel Fuse, Inc., Class B

     25,100         470,625   
 

Cogo Group, Inc.*+

     69,600         125,280   
 

Communications Systems, Inc.

     29,100         409,146   
 

Digi International, Inc.*

     67,239         750,387   
 

Emcore Corp.*

     296,300         255,500   
 

Globecomm Systems, Inc.*

     143,400         1,961,712   
 

KVH Industries, Inc.*

     77,700         604,506   
 

Numerex Corp., Class A*+

     30,000         246,900   
 

Oplink Communications, Inc.*

     73,100         1,203,957   
 

Opnext, Inc.*

     123,417         99,696   
 

ORBCOMM, Inc.*

     67,000         200,330   
 

PC-Tel, Inc.

     85,600         585,504   
 

Procera Networks, Inc.*

     31,600         492,328   
 

ShoreTel, Inc.*

     46,600         297,308   
 

Telestone Technologies Corp.*+

     49,100         204,256   
 

Tessco Technologies, Inc.

     23,500         324,770   
 

Westell Technologies, Inc., Class A*

     102,800         228,216   
 

ZST Digital Networks, Inc.*+

     50,000         113,500   
       

 

 

 
          8,978,351   

Computers & Peripherals - 1.02%

  

 

Concurrent Computer

     
 

Corp.*

     55,300         209,587   
 

Cray, Inc.*

     101,200         654,764   
 

Datalink Corp.*

     54,800         452,648   
 

Dot Hill Systems Corp.*

     526,600         700,378   
 

Immersion Corp.*

     104,100         539,238   
 

Novatel Wireless, Inc.*

     96,800         302,984   
 

Transact Technologies, Inc.*

     50,800         368,808   
       

 

 

 
          3,228,407   
 

 

   
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Industry

  Company      Shares         Value   

Common Stocks (continued)

  

Construction & Engineering - 0.89%

  

 

Argan, Inc.+

     44,700       $ 679,887   
 

Furmanite Corp.*

     75,400         475,774   
 

Michael Baker Corp.*

     24,900         488,289   
 

Northwest Pipe Co.*

     17,800         406,908   
 

Sterling Construction Co., Inc.*

     28,400         305,868   
 

UniTek Global Services, Inc.*

     100,200         453,906   
       

 

 

 
          2,810,632   
 

Construction Materials - 0.10%

  

 

United States Lime & Minerals, Inc.*

     5,300         318,583   
 

Consumer Finance - 0.04%

  

 

CompuCredit Holdings Corp.*

     36,729         135,897   
 

Containers & Packaging - 0.52%

  

 

AEP Industries, Inc.*

     58,800         1,655,220   
 

Distributors - 0.24%

  

 

Amcon Distributing Co.

     1,000         64,400   
 

VOXX International Corp.*

     80,707         681,974   
       

 

 

 
          746,374   
 

Diversified Consumer Services - 0.73%

  

 

Carriage Services, Inc.

     81,100         454,160   
 

Collectors Universe

     69,460         1,012,032   
 

CPI Corp.+

     30,700         55,567   
 

Learning Tree International, Inc.*

     44,100         309,582   
 

Mac-Gray Corp.

     33,300         459,207   
       

 

 

 
          2,290,548   
 

Diversified Financial Services - 0.68%

  

 

Asset Acceptance Capital Corp.*

     40,626         158,848   
 

Asta Funding, Inc.

     142,300         1,135,554   
 

Marlin Business Services Corp.

     28,300         359,410   
 

Resource America, Inc., Class A

     100,700         479,332   
       

 

 

 
          2,133,144   
 

Diversified Telecommunication Services - 0.71%

  

 

HickoryTech Corp.

     43,495         481,925   
 

IDT Corp., Class B

     48,667         456,496   
 

Otelco, Inc.+

     28,600         396,682   
 

SureWest Communications

     42,000         505,260   
 

Warwick Valley Telephone Co.

     30,200         398,338   
       

 

 

 
          2,238,701   

Industry

  Company      Shares         Value   
     

Electrical Equipment - 0.51%

  

  
 

Coleman Cable, Inc.*

     77,000       $ 669,900   
 

LSI Industries, Inc.

     70,500         423,000   
 

Magnetek, Inc.*

     10,000         86,100   
 

Ocean Power Technologies, Inc.*+

     76,087         205,435   
 

SL Industries, Inc.*

     13,200         213,840   
       

 

 

 
          1,598,275   

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components - 2.23%

  

 

Agilysys, Inc.*

     40,200         319,590   
 

Clearfield, Inc.*

     30,270         230,355   
 

Comverge, Inc.*

     85,700         107,982   
 

DDi Corp.

     83,600         779,988   
 

eMagin Corp.*

     56,300         208,310   
 

Identive Group, Inc.*

     138,200         308,186   
 

IEC Electronics Corp.*

     64,500         306,375   
 

Iteris, Inc.*

     126,700         164,710   
 

LeCroy Corp.*

     56,000         470,960   
 

LoJack Corp.*

     44,100         135,387   
 

Netlist, Inc.*

     63,100         158,381   
 

PAR Technology Corp.*

     17,800         69,598   
 

PC Connection, Inc.

     30,000         332,700   
 

PC Mall, Inc.*

     74,200         465,976   
 

Pulse Electronics Corp.

     109,800         307,440   
 

RadiSys Corp.*

     134,100         678,546   
 

Richardson Electronics, Ltd.

     52,011         639,215   
 

SMTC Corp.*

     105,976         293,553   
 

Vishay Precision Group, Inc.*

     23,567         376,601   
 

Zygo Corp.*

     39,200         691,880   
       

 

 

 
          7,045,733   

Energy Equipment & Services - 2.69%

  

 

Bolt Technology Corp.

     76,719         877,665   
 

Cal Dive International, Inc.*

     225,000         506,250   
 

Dawson Geophysical Co.*

     16,400         648,292   
 

ENGlobal Corp.*

     118,761         250,586   
 

Forbes Energy Services, Ltd.*

     49,800         317,226   
 

Geokinetics, Inc.*

     51,600         110,940   
 

Mitcham Industries, Inc.*

     131,934         2,881,439   
 

Natural Gas Services Group, Inc.*

     36,400         526,344   
 

OYO Geospace Corp.*

     6,900         533,577   
 

TGC Industries, Inc.*

     117,000         835,380   
 

Union Drilling, Inc.*

     88,300         550,992   
 

Willbros Group, Inc.*

     127,400         467,558   
       

 

 

 
          8,506,249   

Food & Staples Retailing - 0.83%

  

 

Arden Group, Inc., Class A

     5,500         495,055   
 

 

   
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Industry

  Company      Shares         Value   

Common Stocks (continued)

  

Food & Staples Retailing (continued)

  

 

Ingles Markets, Inc., Class A

     21,200             $ 319,272   
 

Susser Holdings Corp.*

     48,900         1,106,118   
 

Village Super Market, Inc., Class A

     24,600         699,870   
       

 

 

 
          2,620,315   
 

Food Products - 1.57%

  

 

Alico, Inc.+

     21,000         406,770   
 

American Lorain Corp.*

     81,200         130,732   
 

Feihe International, Inc.*

     24,700         63,973   
 

Griffin Land & Nurseries, Inc.

     19,300         510,678   
 

Imperial Sugar Co.

     37,700         134,589   
 

John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc.*

     18,900         142,506   
 

Lifeway Foods, Inc.*+

     156,302         1,506,751   
 

Omega Protein Corp.*

     72,900         519,777   
 

Overhill Farms, Inc.*

     102,100         378,791   
 

SkyPeople Fruit Juice, Inc.*+

     48,200         89,652   
 

Smart Balance, Inc.*

     200,500         1,074,680   
       

 

 

 
          4,958,899   
 

Gas Utilities - 0.28%

  

 

Chesapeake Utilities Corp.

     15,906         689,525   
 

Gas Natural, Inc.

     15,900         181,419   
       

 

 

 
          870,944   
 

Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 3.46%

  

 

Alphatec Holdings, Inc.*

     164,740         283,353   
 

Anika Therapeutics, Inc.*

     98,639         966,662   
 

Antares Pharma, Inc.*+

     197,000         433,400   
 

AtriCure, Inc.*

     133,200         1,478,520   
 

Cardica, Inc.*

     84,079         180,770   
 

Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.*+

     56,400         555,540   
 

Cerus Corp.*

     193,304         541,251   
 

CryoLife, Inc.*

     107,270         514,896   
 

IRIS International, Inc.*

     44,100         412,335   
 

Kensey Nash Corp.*

     16,800         322,392   
 

Medical Action Industries, Inc.*

     14,700         76,881   
 

Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc.*

     40,600         377,580   
 

Rockwell Medical Technologies, Inc.*+

     72,100         610,687   
 

RTI Biologics, Inc.*

     125,000         555,000   
 

Solta Medical, Inc.*

     158,400         497,376   
 

Spectranetics Corp.*

     29,948         216,225   
 

Theragenics Corp.*

     211,800         355,824   
 

TranS1, Inc.*

     129,500         242,165   
 

Utah Medical Products, Inc.

     44,900         1,212,300   
 

Vascular Solutions, Inc.*

     49,300         548,709   

Industry

  Company      Shares         Value   
       

Health Care Equipment & Supplies (continued)

  

 

Young Innovations, Inc.

     18,126             $ 537,073   
       

 

 

 
          10,918,939   

Health Care Providers & Services - 3.44%

  

 

Almost Family, Inc.*

     11,600         192,328   
 

American Dental Partners, Inc.*

     32,400         610,092   
 

AMN Healthcare Services, Inc.*

     72,300         320,289   
 

Capital Senior Living Corp.*

     129,000         1,024,260   
 

CardioNet, Inc.*

     131,100         310,707   
 

Chindex International, Inc.*

     71,200         606,624   
 

Cross Country Healthcare, Inc.*

     58,700         325,785   
 

Five Star Quality Care, Inc.*

     121,600         364,800   
 

Medcath Corp.

     43,400         316,386   
 

Metropolitan Health Networks, Inc.*

     273,372         2,042,089   
 

National Research Corp.

     25,500         989,655   
 

Providence Service Corp. (The)*

     115,200         1,585,152   
 

RadNet, Inc.*

     176,300         375,519   
 

Skilled Healthcare Group, Inc., Class A*

     75,300         411,138   
 

Sunrise Senior Living, Inc.*+

     85,695         555,303   
 

U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc.

     42,000         826,560   
       

 

 

 
          10,856,687   

Health Care Technology - 0.28%

  

 

HealthStream, Inc.*

     25,805         476,102   
 

Transcend Services, Inc.*

     16,665         395,461   
       

 

 

 
          871,563   

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 3.71%

  

 

AFC Enterprises, Inc.*

     67,732         995,660   
 

Benihana, Inc.*

     26,200         268,026   
 

Bluegreen Corp.*

     57,203         160,741   
 

Caribou Coffee Co., Inc.*

     79,600         1,110,420   
 

Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc.*

     78,100         903,617   
 

Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc.

     9,637         20,623   
 

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, Inc.

     49,100         776,762   
 

Famous Dave’s of America, Inc.*

     158,800         1,648,344   
 

Frisch’s Restaurants, Inc.

     8,000         156,160   
 

Full House Resorts, Inc.*

     60,700         159,641   
 

Gaming Partners International Corp.

     56,300         349,060   
 

Great Wolf Resorts, Inc.*

     164,300         476,470   
 

Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc.*

     62,500         291,875   
 

 

   
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Industry

  Company      Shares         Value   

Common Stocks (continued)

  

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure (continued)

  

 

Jamba, Inc.*

     179,014             $ 234,508   
 

Luby’s, Inc.*

     73,600         331,936   
 

Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc.*

     48,685         496,100   
 

Morgans Hotel Group Co.*

     84,300         497,370   
 

Multimedia Games Holding Co., Inc.*

     119,300         947,242   
 

Nathan’s Famous, Inc.*

     12,000         252,240   
 

O’Charleys, Inc.*+

     54,900         301,401   
 

Premier Exhibitions, Inc.*

     142,500         349,125   
 

Ruth’s Hospitality Group, Inc.*

     86,700         430,899   
 

Town Sports International Holdings, Inc.*

     76,387         561,445   
       

 

 

 
          11,719,665   
 

Household Durables - 1.61%

  

 

Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc.

     74,200         555,758   
 

Cavco Industries, Inc.*

     10,600         424,636   
 

CSS Industries, Inc.

     15,700         312,744   
 

Emerson Radio Corp.*

     204,300         324,837   
 

Furniture Brands International, Inc.*

     188,000         231,240   
 

Hooker Furniture Corp.

     13,767         157,908   
 

Kid Brands, Inc.*

     132,300         418,068   
 

Libbey, Inc.*

     29,000         369,460   
 

Lifetime Brands, Inc.

     63,300         768,462   
 

Sealy Corp.*

     378,800         651,536   
 

Skyline Corp.

     17,300         75,255   
 

Zagg, Inc.*+

     114,300         808,101   
       

 

 

 
          5,098,005   
 

Household Products - 0.13%

  

 

Oil-Dri Corp. of America+

     19,800         400,752   
 

Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders - 0.26%

  

 

Genie Energy, Ltd., Class B

     48,667         385,929   
 

Synthesis Energy Systems, Inc.*

     272,471         422,330   
       

 

 

 
          808,259   
 

Insurance - 1.58%

  

 

Crawford & Co., Class B

     30,948         190,640   
 

eHealth, Inc.*+

     46,800         687,960   
 

First Acceptance Corp.*

     111,700         151,912   
 

Hallmark Financial Services*

     51,800         362,082   
 

Homeowners Choice, Inc.

     7,516         60,203   
 

Independence Holding Co.+

     59,700         485,361   
 

Meadowbrook Insurance Group, Inc.

     95,200         1,016,736   
 

Phoenix Cos., Inc. (The)*

     210,067         352,912   

Industry

  Company      Shares         Value   
       

Insurance (continued)

  

 

Presidential Life Corp.

     44,000             $ 439,560   
 

SeaBright Holdings, Inc.

     10,700         81,855   
 

Stewart Information Services Corp.

     58,300         673,365   
 

Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc.

     139,200         498,336   
       

 

 

 
          5,000,922   

Internet & Catalog Retail - 0.64%

  

 

1-800-Flowers.com, Inc., Class A*

     170,000         374,000   
 

dELiA*s, Inc.*

     80,000         81,600   
 

Gaiam, Inc., Class A*

     38,200         123,768   
 

Geeknet, Inc.*

     16,608         283,166   
 

PetMed Express, Inc.

     32,200         334,236   
 

US Auto Parts Network, Inc.*

     100,900         440,933   
 

ValueVision Media, Inc., Class A*

     206,986         389,134   
       

 

 

 
          2,026,837   

Internet Software & Services - 2.02%

  

 

Globalscape, Inc.*

     59,700         95,520   
 

Internap Network Services Corp.*

     82,900         492,426   
 

Keynote Systems, Inc.

     44,400         911,976   
 

Marchex, Inc., Class B+

     70,400         440,000   
 

Openwave Systems, Inc.*

     223,900         353,762   
 

Stamps.com, Inc.*

     39,700         1,037,361   
 

Support.com, Inc.*

     360,650         811,463   
 

TechTarget, Inc.*

     96,350         562,684   
 

TheStreet, Inc.

     149,700         251,496   
 

Web.com Group, Inc.*

     95,252         1,090,635   
 

Zix Corp.*

     112,782         318,045   
       

 

 

 
          6,365,368   

IT Services - 1.50%

  

 

CIBER, Inc.*

     121,800         470,148   
 

Computer Task Group, Inc.*

     92,400         1,300,992   
 

Dynamics Research Corp.*

     41,058         465,598   
 

Echo Global Logistics, Inc.*+

     35,200         568,480   
 

Global Cash Access Holdings, Inc.*

     130,900         582,505   
 

Hackett Group, Inc. (The)*

     66,389         248,295   
 

Information Services Group, Inc.*+

     96,600         99,498   
 

Lionbridge Technologies, Inc.*

     116,595         267,002   
 

NCI, Inc., Class A*

     25,974         302,597   
 

Online Resources Corp.*

     60,000         145,200   
 

 

   
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Industry

  Company      Shares         Value   

Common Stocks (continued)

  

IT Services (continued)

  

 

PRGX Global, Inc.*

     50,300             $ 299,285   
       

 

 

 
          4,749,600   
 

Leisure Equipment & Products - 1.55%

  

 

Arctic Cat, Inc.*

     55,500         1,251,525   
 

Black Diamond, Inc.*

     62,800         469,116   
 

Johnson Outdoors, Inc., Class A*

     34,800         534,180   
 

Leapfrog Enterprises, Inc.*

     97,000         542,230   
 

Marine Products Corp.*

     66,400         329,344   
 

Smith & Wesson Holding Corp.*

     162,100         706,756   
 

Sturm Ruger & Co., Inc.

     31,400         1,050,644   
       

 

 

 
          4,883,795   
 

Life Sciences Tools & Services - 0.99%

  

 

Albany Molecular Research, Inc.*

     103,100         302,083   
 

BioClinica, Inc.*

     77,100         327,675   
 

Cambrex Corp.*

     104,100         747,438   
 

Enzo Biochem, Inc.*

     166,700         373,408   
 

Furiex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     21,200         354,252   
 

Harvard Bioscience, Inc.*

     162,817         630,102   
 

Medtox Scientific, Inc.*

     29,000         407,450   
       

 

 

 
          3,142,408   
 

Machinery - 4.27%

  

 

Alamo Group, Inc.

     21,800         587,074   
 

Ampco-Pittsburgh Corp.

     26,600         514,444   
 

Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc.*

     46,900         423,976   
 

Dynamic Materials Corp.

     34,000         672,520   
 

Energy Recovery, Inc.*

     117,000         301,860   
 

Flow International Corp.*

     185,551         649,429   
 

FreightCar America, Inc.*

     19,900         416,905   
 

Graham Corp.

     59,500         1,335,180   
 

Greenbrier Cos., Inc.*

     43,600         1,058,608   
 

Hardinge, Inc.

     62,600         503,930   
 

Hurco Cos., Inc.*

     60,234         1,264,914   
 

Kadant, Inc.*

     31,300         707,693   
 

Key Technology, Inc.*

     17,600         227,744   
 

L.S. Starrett Co., Class A (The)

     29,200         375,220   
 

Lydall, Inc.*

     74,200         704,158   
 

Met-Pro Corp.+

     40,200         363,408   
 

Miller Industries, Inc.

     32,600         512,798   
 

NN, Inc.*

     83,800         502,800   
 

PMFG, Inc.*+

     56,000         1,092,560   
 

Twin Disc, Inc.

     29,600         1,075,072   

Industry

  Company      Shares         Value   
       

Machinery (continued)

  

 

Xerium Technologies, Inc.*+

     29,200             $ 190,968   
       

 

 

 
          13,481,261   

Marine - 0.16%

  

 

International Shipholding Corp.

     27,400         512,106   

Media - 2.51%

  

 

AH Belo Corp., Class A

     100,000         475,000   
 

Ballantyne Strong, Inc.*

     45,500         186,095   
 

Carmike Cinemas, Inc.*

     51,800         356,384   
 

Dex One Corp.*

     207,100         343,786   
 

Entercom Communications Corp., Class A*

     57,600         354,240   
 

Entravision Communications Corp., Class A

     209,800         327,288   
 

Fisher Communications, Inc.*

     25,200         726,516   
 

Gray Television, Inc.*

     292,200         473,364   
 

Journal Communications, Inc., Class A*

     89,200         392,480   
 

Lee Enterprises, Inc.*+

     99,100         70,361   
 

LIN TV Corp., Class A*

     131,060         554,384   
 

Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Class A+

     95,900         421,960   
 

McClatchy Co., Class A (The)*+

     173,000         413,470   
 

Media General, Inc., Class A*+

     130,611         531,587   
 

Navarre Corp.*

     271,200         417,648   
 

Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc., Class A*

     41,400         324,576   
 

Outdoor Channel Holdings, Inc.

     67,100         500,566   
 

Radio One, Inc., Class D*

     100,000         100,000   
 

Rentrak Corp.*

     22,600         322,728   
 

Saga Communications, Inc., Class A*

     14,604         545,897   
 

SuperMedia, Inc.*+

     30,300         79,992   
       

 

 

 
          7,918,322   

Metals & Mining - 0.87%

  

 

China Direct Industries, Inc.*+

     163,410         123,375   
 

Friedman Industries, Inc.

     67,000         700,150   
 

Great Northern Iron Ore Properties+

     7,700         848,925   
 

Mines Management, Inc.*+

     6,200         12,400   
 

Paramount Gold & Silver Corp.*+

     178,300         381,562   
 

Synalloy Corp.

     19,400         199,238   
 

 

   
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Showing percentage of net assets as of December 31, 2011 (Unaudited)

 

Industry

  Company      Shares         Value   

Common Stocks (continued)

  

Metals & Mining (continued)

  

 

Universal Stainless & Alloy*

     13,300             $ 496,888   
       

 

 

 
          2,762,538   
 

Multiline Retail - 0.29%

  

 

Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. (The)+

     45,950         154,852   
 

Duckwall-ALCO Stores, Inc.*

     7,000         58,450   
 

Tuesday Morning Corp.*

     205,500         708,975   
       

 

 

 
          922,277   
 

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 4.12%

  

 

Adams Resources & Energy, Inc.

     22,300         646,254   
 

Callon Petroleum Co.*

     179,700         893,109   
 

Cheniere Energy, Inc.*+

     92,948         807,718   
 

CREDO Petroleum Corp.*

     25,300         260,590   
 

Crimson Exploration, Inc.*

     185,300         529,958   
 

Double Eagle Petroleum Co.*

     77,200         531,136   
 

Endeavour International Corp.*+

     48,058         417,624   
 

Evolution Petroleum Corp.*

     110,000         885,500   
 

FX Energy, Inc.*+

     105,800         507,840   
 

GMX Resources, Inc.*+

     62,700         78,375   
 

HKN, Inc.*

     44,134         94,006   
 

L&L Energy, Inc.*+

     95,000         246,050   
 

Miller Energy Resources, Inc.*+

     193,800         540,702   
 

Panhandle Oil & Gas, Inc., Class A

     13,797         452,680   
 

PostRock Energy Corp.*

     73,500         206,535   
 

Pyramid Oil Co.*

     69,800         281,992   
 

RAM Energy Resources, Inc.*+

     282,200         883,286   
 

REX American Resources Corp.*

     66,249         1,464,765   
 

Toreador Resources Corp.*+

     71,900         370,285   
 

Triangle Petroleum Corp.*

     55,100         328,947   
 

Uranerz Energy Corp.*+

     74,000         134,680   
 

Uranium Energy Corp.*+

     133,100         407,286   
 

USEC, Inc.*

     400,000         456,000   
 

Verenium Corp.*

     39,900         86,982   
 

Voyager Oil & Gas, Inc.*

     141,100         362,627   
 

Warren Resources, Inc.*

     116,900         381,094   
 

Westmoreland Coal Co.*

     59,675         760,856   
       

 

 

 
          13,016,877   
 

Paper & Forest Products - 0.37%

  

 

Mercer International, Inc.*

     64,400         392,840   

Industry

  Company      Shares         Value   
       

Paper & Forest Products (continued)

  

 

Neenah Paper, Inc.

     30,000             $ 669,600   
 

Verso Paper Corp.*

     103,400         99,264   
       

 

 

 
          1,161,704   

Personal Products - 0.50%

  

 

CCA Industries, Inc.

     14,100         66,834   
 

Female Health Co. (The)+

     43,200         194,832   
 

Natural Alternatives International, Inc.*

     17,500         154,350   
 

Nutraceutical International Corp.*

     35,800         405,256   
 

Physicians Formula Holdings, Inc.*

     93,000         297,600   
 

Schiff Nutrition International, Inc.*

     41,824         447,517   
       

 

 

 
          1,566,389   

Pharmaceuticals - 2.10%

  

 

Akorn, Inc.*

     58,000         644,960   
 

Alexza Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     238,900         198,287   
 

Columbia Laboratories, Inc.*

     254,300         635,750   
 

Cumberland Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     53,600         288,368   
 

Depomed, Inc.*

     173,300         897,694   
 

Durect Corp.*

     449,760         530,717   
 

ISTA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     75,400         531,570   
 

Lannett Co., Inc.*

     53,020         234,348   
 

Neostem, Inc.*

     123,500         62,615   
 

Obagi Medical Products, Inc.*

     56,000         568,960   
 

Pain Therapeutics, Inc.*

     83,699         318,056   
 

Pozen, Inc.*

     76,400         301,780   
 

Santarus, Inc.*

     143,872         476,216   
 

Sucampo Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Class A*

     104,000         460,720   
 

Transcept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*+

     44,100         345,303   
 

XenoPort, Inc.*

     38,200         145,542   
       

 

 

 
          6,640,886   

Professional Services - 1.55%

  

 

Barrett Business Services, Inc.

     31,600         630,736   
 

CDI Corp.

     41,701         575,891   
 

CRA International, Inc.*

     27,200         539,648   
 

GP Strategies Corp.*

     76,500         1,031,220   
 

Hill International, Inc.*

     94,400         485,216   
 

Hudson Highland Group, Inc.*

     59,700         285,963   
 

 

   
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

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Showing percentage of net assets as of December 31, 2011 (Unaudited)

 

Industry

  Company      Shares         Value   

Common Stocks (continued)

  

Professional Services (continued)

  

 

On Assignment, Inc.*

     97,000             $ 1,084,460   
 

VSE Corp.

     11,100         269,508   
       

 

 

 
          4,902,642   
 

Real Estate Management & Development - 0.40%

  

 

Consolidated-Tomoka Land Co.

     31,400         849,998   
 

Stratus Properties, Inc.*

     16,300         128,444   
 

Thomas Properties Group, Inc.

     88,700         295,371   
       

 

 

 
          1,273,813   
 

Road & Rail - 0.62%

  

 

Quality Distribution, Inc.*

     88,000         990,000   
 

Saia, Inc.*

     51,900         647,712   
 

USA Truck, Inc.*

     40,061         309,672   
       

 

 

 
          1,947,384   
 

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 2.74%

  

 

Amtech Systems, Inc.*+

     80,046         681,191   
 

AuthenTec, Inc.*

     394,200         1,265,382   
 

AXT, Inc.*

     80,000         333,600   
 

DSP Group, Inc.*

     81,300         423,573   
 

FSI International, Inc.*

     125,400         458,964   
 

GSI Technology, Inc.*

     201,417         942,631   
 

Integrated Silicon Solution, Inc.*

     77,641         709,639   
 

Kopin Corp.*

     150,143         582,555   
 

Mattson Technology, Inc.*

     125,900         173,742   
 

Nanometrics, Inc.*

     26,200         482,604   
 

PDF Solutions, Inc.*

     103,400         720,698   
 

Pericom Semiconductor Corp.*

     57,700         439,097   
 

Photronics, Inc.*

     81,070         492,906   
 

PLX Technology, Inc.*

     157,900         453,173   
 

Rudolph Technologies, Inc.*

     52,600         487,076   
       

 

 

 
          8,646,831   
 

Software - 2.16%

  

 

Actuate Corp.*

     285,030         1,670,276   
 

American Software, Inc., Class A

     60,700         573,615   
 

Callidus Software, Inc.*+

     109,200         701,064   
 

Digimarc Corp.*

     23,100         551,859   
 

ePlus, Inc.*

     19,559         553,128   
 

Glu Mobile, Inc.*#

     140,500         441,170   
 

Guidance Software, Inc.*

     63,000         408,240   
 

PROS Holdings, Inc.*

     46,900         697,872   
 

QAD, Inc., Class A*

     30,800         323,400   
 

QAD, Inc., Class B*

     7,700         79,695   
 

SRS Labs, Inc.*

     54,400         312,800   

Industry

  Company      Shares         Value   
       

Software (continued)

  

 

TeleCommunication Systems, Inc., Class A*

     211,800             $ 497,730   
       

 

 

 
          6,810,849   

Specialty Retail - 3.28%

  

 

America’s Car-Mart, Inc.*

     30,000         1,175,400   
 

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp.

     43,400         453,096   
 

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc.*

     59,500         503,370   
 

Casual Male Retail Group, Inc.*

     163,100         557,802   
 

Cost Plus, Inc.*+

     79,800         778,050   
 

Destination Maternity Corp.

     45,400         759,088   
 

Haverty Furniture Cos., Inc.

     53,219         584,345   
 

Hot Topic, Inc.

     149,058         985,273   
 

Lithia Motors, Inc., Class A

     55,500         1,213,230   
 

MarineMax, Inc.*

     68,200         444,664   
 

New York & Co., Inc.*

     156,100         415,226   
 

TravelCenters of America LLC*

     76,200         323,850   
 

West Marine, Inc.*

     72,200         839,686   
 

Winmark Corp.

     10,200         585,174   
 

Zale Corp.*+

     190,200         724,662   
       

 

 

 
          10,342,916   

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods - 1.04%

  

 

Charles & Colvard, Ltd.*+

     60,900         156,513   
 

Cherokee, Inc.

     20,100         234,567   
 

Culp, Inc.*

     51,016         434,656   
 

DGSE Cos., Inc.*+

     28,800         209,088   
 

Kenneth Cole Productions, Inc., Class A*

     33,600         355,824   
 

K-Swiss, Inc., Class A*+

     68,400         199,728   
 

Lacrosse Footwear, Inc.

     13,729         173,260   
 

Lakeland Industries, Inc.*

     10,000         92,500   
 

Perry Ellis International, Inc.*

     28,396         403,791   
 

Rocky Brands, Inc.*

     52,200         470,844   
 

Unifi, Inc.*

     71,000         539,600   
       

 

 

 
          3,270,371   

Thrifts & Mortgage Finance - 5.95%

  

 

Bank Mutual Corp.

     99,000         314,820   
 

BankFinancial Corp.

     115,779         639,100   
 

Beacon Federal Bancorp, Inc.

     35,800         496,546   
 

BofI Holding, Inc.*

     56,200         913,250   
 

Cape Bancorp, Inc.*

     42,100         330,485   
 

Chicopee Bancorp, Inc.*

     26,500         371,000   
 

Clifton Savings Bancorp, Inc.+

     64,300         596,704   
 

ESB Financial Corp.

     69,000         970,830   
 

 

   
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

   LOGO
Showing percentage of net assets as of December 31, 2011 (Unaudited)

 

Industry

  Company      Shares         Value   

Common Stocks (continued)

  

Thrifts & Mortgage Finance (continued)

  

 

ESSA Bancorp, Inc.

     39,884             $ 417,585   
 

Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corp., Class C

     104,800         1,888,496   
 

First Defiance Financial Corp.

     58,400         852,056   
 

First Financial Holdings, Inc.

     53,800         480,434   
 

First Financial Northwest, Inc.*+

     31,600         186,124   
 

First Pactrust Bancorp, Inc.+

     57,100         585,275   
 

Fox Chase Bancorp, Inc.

     57,932         731,681   
 

Guaranty Federal Bancshares, Inc.*

     20,856         118,879   
 

Hampden Bancorp, Inc.+

     33,000         389,400   
 

Heritage Financial Group, Inc.

     17,100         189,981   
 

Home Federal Bancorp, Inc.

     32,200         334,880   
 

Kaiser Federal Financial Group, Inc.

     55,114         706,561   
 

Louisiana Bancorp, Inc.*

     18,000         285,300   
 

Meridian Interstate Bancorp, Inc.*

     52,100         648,645   
 

Meta Financial Group, Inc.

     12,100         196,020   
 

New Hampshire Thrift Bancshares, Inc.

     18,100         204,530   
 

Ocean Shore Holding Co.

     32,100         327,420   
 

OceanFirst Financial Corp.

     29,200         381,644   
 

Provident Financial Holdings, Inc.

     101,300         946,142   
 

Pulaski Financial Corp.+

     43,500         309,285   
 

Riverview Bancorp, Inc.*

     17,406         41,252   
 

Rockville Financial, Inc.

     53,557         554,851   
 

SI Financial Group, Inc.

     17,276         170,169   
 

Territorial Bancorp, Inc.

     42,300         835,425   
 

Tree.com, Inc.*

     20,100         112,359   
 

United Community Financial Corp.*

     130,000         165,100   
 

United Financial Bancorp, Inc.

     86,641         1,394,054   
 

Westfield Financial, Inc.

     95,200         700,672   
       

 

 

 
          18,786,955   
 

Trading Companies & Distributors - 0.74%

  

 

Aceto Corp.

     58,500         403,650   
 

CAI International, Inc.*

     13,238         204,659   
 

DXP Enterprises, Inc.*

     27,800         895,160   
 

Houston Wire & Cable Co.

     29,400         406,308   
 

Lawson Products, Inc.

     28,300         436,669   
       

 

 

 
          2,346,446   

Industry

  Company      Shares         Value   
       

Water Utilities - 0.64%

  

 

Artesian Resources Corp., Class A+

     10,500             $ 197,715   
 

Cadiz, Inc.*+

     64,100         617,283   
 

York Water Co.

     68,550         1,209,222   
       

 

 

 
          2,024,220   
       

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS - 99.01%

  

     312,633,245   
       

 

 

 

(Cost $247,695,584)

     

EXCHANGE TRADED FUND - 1.01%

  

 

iShares Russell Microcap Index Fund+

     71,825         3,206,986   
       

 

 

 

TOTAL EXCHANGE TRADED FUND - 1.01%

        3,206,986   
       

 

 

 

(Cost $2,024,535)

     

 

          Rate^         Shares         Value   

MONEY MARKET FUND - 0.00%

  

BlackRock FedFund

    0.01%         780         780   
         

 

 

 

TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUND - 0.00%

  

     780   
         

 

 

 

(Cost $780)

  

  

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 100.02%

  

       $315,841,011   

(Cost $249,720,899)

  

  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets - (0.02%)

  

     (77,865
         

 

 

 

NET ASSETS - 100.00%

  

       $315,763,146   
         

 

 

 

 

* Non-income producing security.
# Securities, or a portion thereof, segregated to cover the Fund’s potential obligation under swap agreements. The total value of segregated assets is $441,170.
^ Rate disclosed as of December 31, 2011.
+ This security or a portion of the security is out on loan at December 31, 2011. Total loaned securities had a value of $29,893,263 at December 31, 2011.

LLC - Limited Liability Company

 

 

   
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

   LOGO
 

 

Summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of 12/31/2011 is as follows (See Note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements):

 

   

    Valuation Inputs  

 

 
    Investment in Securities (Value)  

 

 
    Level 1
Quoted
Prices
    Level 2
Significant
Observable
Inputs
   

Level 3
Significant

Unobservable
Inputs

    Total  

 

 
 

Common
Stocks

  $  312,633,245      $ —        $ —        $ 312,633,245   

Exchange-Traded Fund

    3,206,986        —          —          3,206,986   

Money Market
Fund

    —          780        —          780   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL

  $ 315,840,231      $ 780      $ —        $ 315,841,011   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         

Following is a reconciliation of Level 3 investments for which significant unobservable inputs were used to determine fair value:

     Investment in Securities (Value)  

 

 
     Common Stocks      Total  

 

 

Balance as of

06/30/2011

   $   234,354         $  234,354   

Purchases

     —           —     

Sales

     (21,122)         (21,122)   

Realized gain/(loss)1

     (385,489)         (385,489)   

Change in unrealized appreciation/ (depreciation)2

     172,257         172,257   

Transfers in3

     —           —     

Transfers out

     —           —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Balance as of 12/31/2011

   $  —         $ —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from investments held as of 12/31/20112

   $  —         $ —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

1Realized gain/(loss) from Level 3 securities is included on the Statements of Operations in the Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments.

2Change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) for Level 3 securities is included on the Statements of Operations in the Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments.

3Transfers in represent the value as of the beginning of the reporting period, for any investment security where significant transfers in the pricing level occurred during the period. The purchase value is used in situations where the investment was not held as of the beginning of the period.

The security in the table above was considered a Level 3 security because it was fair valued under procedures adopted by the Board of Directors at June 30, 2011. There were no Level 3 securities that were fair valued under these procedures at Demember 31, 2011. Such valuation is based on a review of inputs such as, but not limited to, similiar securities, company specific financial information and company specific news.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

   
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Micro-Cap Limited Fund

MANAGER’S COMMENTARY

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(Unaudited)

December 31, 2011

Dear Fellow Micro-Cap Limited Fund Shareholder,

The Bridgeway Funds Board of Directors has approved a plan of reorganization providing for the conversion of the Micro-Cap Limited Fund into shares of the Ultra-Small Company Fund. The plan of reorganization providing for the conversion will require the approval of the Micro-Cap Limited Fund shareholders. If approved, the conversion of shares is expected to take effect in the second quarter of 2012.

For the quarter ended December 31, 2011, our Fund appreciated 19.10%, outperforming our primary market benchmark, the CRSP Cap-Based Portfolio 9 Index (+15.72%), our peer benchmark, the Lipper Micro-Cap Stock Funds Index (+14.55%), the Russell Microcap Index (+13.83%) and the Russell 2000 Index (+15.47%). It was a very good quarter on an absolute and relative basis, and we are pleased with the results.

For the six month semi-annual period ended December 31, 2011, our Fund couldn’t overcome a poor quarter ended September 30, 2011 — the most macro-driven market we have seen (see pages 3 to 7), and an environment not favorable to the Fund. The Fund declined 13.58%, lagging behind our primary market benchmark, the CRSP Cap-Based Portfolio 9 Index (-10.00%), our peer benchmark, the Lipper Micro-Cap Stock Funds Index (-10.72%), the Russell Microcap Index (-11.14%) and the Russell 2000 Index (-9.77%). We would like to emphasize that we have taken certain actions consistent with our (unchanged) investment philosophy and process to address our underperformance in macro-driven markets such as 2008, 2010, and 2011. See, for example, “If macro-driven markets represent such a problem for Bridgeway’s “growthier” select models and Funds, isn’t there anything Bridgeway can do to correct this?” on page 7 and, “Can’t the investment team do anything to improve performance during these correlation spikes, or macro-driven markets?” on page 10.

Similarly, for the calendar year ended December 31, 2011, our Fund’s strong first and fourth quarter relative performance couldn’t overcome the poor relative performance in the second and third quarters. The Fund declined 9.48%, lagging behind our primary market benchmark, the CRSP Cap-Based Portfolio 9 Index (-7.12%), our peer benchmark, the Lipper Micro-Cap Stock Funds Index (-5.59%), the Russell Microcap Index (-9.27%) and the Russell 2000 Index (-4.18%).

The table below presents our quarter, six-month, one-year, five-year, ten-year, and life-to-date financial results according to the formula required by the SEC. See the next page for a graph of performance since inception.

 

                     

Annualized

 
     Quarter
10/1/11
to 12/31/11
    6 Months
7/1/11
to 12/31/11
    1 Year
1/1/11
to 12/31/11
    5 Years
1/1/07
to 12/31/11
    10 Years
1/1/02
to 12/31/11
   

Life-to-Date
6/30/98

to 12/31/11

 

Micro-Cap Limited Fund

    19.10%        -13.58%        -9.48%        -5.31%        3.34%        8.70%     

CRSP Cap-Based Portfolio 9 Index

    15.72%        -10.00%        -7.12%        1.27%        7.16%        7.82%     

Russell Microcap Index

    13.83%        -11.14%        -9.27%        -3.75%        4.63%        N/A        

Russell 2000 Index (small stocks)

    15.47%        -9.77%        -4.18%        0.15%        5.62%        5.00%     

Lipper Micro-Cap Stock Funds Index

    14.55%        -10.72%        -5.59%        -0.90%        5.09%        5.55%     

Performance figures quoted in the table above and graph below represent past performance and are no guarantee of future results. Total return figures in the table above and the graph below include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. The table above and the graph below do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. The recent growth rate in the stock market has helped to produce short-term returns that are not typical and may not continue in the future.

The CRSP Cap-Based Portfolio 9 Index is an unmanaged index of 461 publicly traded U.S. micro-cap stocks (with dividends reinvested), as reported by the Center for Research on Security Prices. The Lipper Micro-Cap Stock Funds Index is an index of small-company funds compiled by Lipper, Inc. The Russell Microcap Index is an unmanaged, market value weighted index that measures performance of 1,000 of the smallest securities in the Russell 2000 Index. The Russell 2000 Index is an

 

   
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unmanaged, market value weighted index that measures performance of the 2,000 companies that are between the 1,000th and 3,000th largest in the market with dividends reinvested. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

According to data from Lipper, Inc., for the period ended December 31, 2011, the Micro-Cap Limited Fund ranked 59th of 74 micro-cap funds for the last twelve months ended December 31, 2011, 59th of 61 such funds for the last five years, 40th of 43 funds for the last 10 years and 14th of 32 funds since inception in June, 1998. Lipper, Inc. is an independent mutual fund rating service that ranks funds in various fund categories by making comparative calculations using total returns.

Micro-Cap Limited Fund vs. CRSP 9 Index, Lipper Micro-Cap Stock Funds Index, Russell 2000 Index & Russell

Microcap Index* from Inception 6/30/98 to 12/31/11

 

 

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Detailed Explanation of Quarterly Performance

 

The Short Version: The quarter was led by strong consumer related companies that overcame the weak performance of the Industrials sector.

The quarter could be considered a “return of the consumer” as investors welcomed what many considered a solid holiday season. Three Consumer Discretionary stocks were among the list of top holdings. Combined, they contributed over two percent to the Fund’s return. Additionally, one Consumer Staples holding also made the list of top contributors.

These are the Fund’s ten best-contributing stocks for the quarter ended December 31, 2011:

 

Rank    Description    Industry    % Contribution to Return
1    Standard Motor Products, Inc.    Auto Components    0.8%
2    DXP Enterprises, Inc.    Trading Companies & Distributors    0.8%
3    Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. Media       0.7%
4    Select Comfort Corp.    Specialty Retail    0.5%
5    HealthStream, Inc.    Health Care Technology    0.5%
6    Elizabeth Arden, Inc.    Personal Products    0.5%
7    On Assignment, Inc.    Professional Services    0.5%
8    Photronics, Inc.    Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment    0.5%
9    Republic Bancorp, Inc.    Commercial Banks    0.4%
10    Twin Disc, Inc.    Machinery    0.4%

 

   
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You can put a price on a good night’s sleep. Select Comfort manufactures adjustable firmness mattresses that sell for prices ranging from $800 up to $5,000. The company’s earnings and revenues have grown by double digits over the past three quarters. In the third quarter of 2011, sales jumped by 25%, and profits soared by over 60%. The company initiated a national television ad campaign that has gained momentum of late and has proven to be quite successful in educating consumers about the advantages of their product for sleep. During the three-month period, its share price climbed by over 50% and contributed one-half of a percent to the Fund’s return.

The Japan earthquake had a dramatic effect early in the calendar year on domestic manufacturing as supply chains came to a virtual standstill. Just as the Asian country entered recovery mode, dramatic floods in Thailand served to slow progress again; many trading partners were impacted. Three industrial holdings were among the Fund’s biggest detractors during the quarter, costing the Fund over one-half of a percent in return.

These are the Fund’s ten worst-contributing stocks for the quarter ended December 31, 2011:

 

Rank    Description    Industry    % Contribution to Return
1    Intersections, Inc.    Commercial Services & Supplies    -0.3%
2    Healthways, Inc.    Health Care Providers & Services    -0.2%
3    Miller Industries, Inc.    Machinery    -0.2%
4    IDT Corp.    Diversified Telecommunication Services    -0.2%
5    Alaska Communications Systems Group, Inc.    Diversified Telecommunication Services    -0.2%
6    Zagg, Inc.    Household Durables    -0.2%
7    Internet Initiative Japan, Inc. - Sponsored ADR    Internet Software & Services    -0.1%
8    Crosstex Energy, Inc.    Gas Utilities    -0.1%
9    Globecomm Systems, Inc.    Communications Equipment    -0.1%
10    EnergySolutions, Inc.    Commercial Services & Supplies    -0.1%

Zagg (Zealous About Great Gadgets) manufactures accessories for smartphones such as those plastic screen covers for Apple iPhones. The company has ridden the wave of the smartphone explosion (it now accounts for almost 60% of all mobile device accessories), but now is facing intense competition from others who are joining the game. Its recent acquisition of onetime rival iFrog helped revenues soar percentage-wise, but also weighed on overall profits. While Zagg pulls in over forty percent of its business through Best Buy, it does not have a long-term contract to ensure that business continuity. Its latest earnings report also raised some concern as inventories rose to higher-than-anticipated levels. The holding’s share price dropped over 25% during the latest three-month period.

Detailed Explanation of Calendar Year Performance

 

 

The Short Version: Consumer stocks dominated both the best and worst contributors list for the calendar year.

As was the case for the December quarter, the consumer emerged from hibernation; many related stocks performed quite well for the overall calendar year. All told, five Consumer stocks (three Discretionary, two Staples) dominated the list of top contributors for the prior twelve months. Combined, they added two and three-fourths percent to the Fund’s return.

 

 

 

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These are the Fund’s ten best-contributing stocks for the calendar year ended December 31, 2011:

 

Rank    Description    Industry    % Contribution to Return

1

   Standard Motor Products, Inc.    Auto Components    0.8%

2

   Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc.    Media    0.6%

3

   Elizabeth Arden, Inc.    Personal Products    0.5%

4

   Sunrise Senior Living, Inc.    Health Care Providers & Services    0.5%

5

   Susser Holdings Corp.    Food & Staples Retailing    0.5%

6

   Basic Energy Services, Inc.    Energy Equipment & Services    0.5%

7

   HealthStream, Inc.    Health Care Technology    0.5%

8

   DXP Enterprises, Inc.    Trading Companies & Distributors    0.4%

9

   Powerwave Technologies, Inc.    Communications Equipment    0.4%

10

   Select Comfort Corp.    Specialty Retail    0.4%

Although viewers complain about all of the negative political ads, they actually pay off quite well for broadcasting companies. Sinclair Broadcast Group was the Fund’s second best contributor for the calendar year. As the political campaign season heated up, candidates began to air ads in major primary states. Sinclair has been in expansion mode and recently announced the acquisition of media companies with major markets in Florida and New York. In November, the holding posted better-than-expected quarterly results and rewarded shareholders with a cash dividend. For the year, the stock contributed over one-half of a percent to the Fund’s return.

Though certain retailers and media stocks performed well during the calendar year, not all was rosy in consumer land. Three other consumer discretionary stocks made the list of worst contributors for the year and they cost the Fund one and three-fourths percent in return. Following various moments of uncertainty in 2011 (Japan earthquake, Europe, US ratings cut), micro-cap stocks struggled as many investors looked to remove risk from their portfolios.

These are the Fund’s ten worst-contributing stocks for the calendar year ended December 31, 2011:

 

Rank    Description    Industry    % Contribution to Return

1

   NN, Inc.    Machinery    -0.7%

2

   Zagg, Inc.    Household Durables    -0.7%

3

   Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc.    Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure    -0.6%

4

   ValueVision Media, Inc.    Internet & Catalog Retail    -0.6%

5

   Kindred Healthcare, Inc.    Health Care Providers & Services    -0.6%

6

   Skilled Healthcare Group, Inc.    Health Care Providers & Services    -0.6%

7

   Intersections, Inc.    Commercial Services & Supplies    -0.6%

8

   Alaska Communications Systems Group, Inc.    Diversified Telecommunication Services    -0.5%

9

   Lincoln Educational Services Corp.    Diversified Consumer Services    -0.5%

10

   Materion Corp.    Metals & Mining    -0.5%

In August 2011, ValueVision, the multi-channel retailer behind the home shopping network, ShopNBC, posted quarterly financial results that badly missed analysts’ sales expectations. Its stock plummeted over 30% in the days that followed and has not been able to recover. Investors also worried about the liquidation of a key supplier that could hinder future operations. The stock dropped over 50% during the calendar year and cost the Fund over one-half of a percent in return.

Top Ten Holdings as of December 31, 2011

 

Six of the Fund’s top contributors for the quarter ended December 31, 2011 were also among the largest holdings at the end of the calendar year: Standard Motor Products, Photronics, DXP Enterprises, HealthStream, Sinclair Broadcast Group, Republic Bancorp. The Fund was broadly diversified; no single holding accounted for greater than 2.1% of the net assets. The ten largest positions represented just over 17% of the total assets of the Fund.

 

   
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Rank    Description    Industry   

% of Net

Assets

1

   Standard Motor Products, Inc.    Auto Components      2.1%

2

   Photronics, Inc.    Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment      1.9%

3

   DXP Enterprises, Inc.    Trading Companies & Distributors      1.8%

4

   Trimas Corp.    Machinery      1.8%

5

   Ensign Group, Inc. (The)    Health Care Providers & Services      1.7%

6

   HealthStream, Inc.    Health Care Technology      1.6%

7

   Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc.    Media      1.6%

8

   Republic Bancorp., Inc.    Commercial Banks      1.6%

9

   Brightpoint, Inc.    Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components      1.6%

10

   Insight Enterprises, Inc.    Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components      1.5%
   Total       17.2%

Industry Sector Representation as of December 31, 2011

 

The biggest disparity between the Fund and the Russell 2000 Index was found in the Consumer Discretionary sector. The Information Technology sector was the most underweighted.

 

      % of Net Assets   % of
Russell
2000 Index
  Difference

Consumer Discretionary

     19.1%     13.1%    6.0%

Consumer Staples

       4.2%       3.7%    0.5%

Energy

       4.7%       6.7%   -2.0%

Financials

     20.7%     22.3%   -1.6%

Health Care

       9.7%     12.6%   -2.9%

Industrials

     20.2%     15.5%    4.7%

Information Technology

     12.8%     17.1%   -4.3%

Materials

       5.3%       4.5%    0.8%

Telecommunication Services

       2.9%       0.8%    2.1%

Utilities

       0.0%       3.7%   -3.7%

Cash & Other Assets

       0.4%       0.0%    0.4%

Total

   100.0%   100.0%  

Disclaimer

 

The views expressed here are exclusively those of Fund management. These views, including those related to market sectors or individual stocks, are not meant as investment advice and should not be considered predictive in nature. Any favorable (or unfavorable) description of a holding applies only as of December 31, 2011, unless otherwise stated. Security positions can and do change thereafter. Discussions of historical performance do not guarantee and are not indicative of future performance.

The Fund is subject to very high, above market risk (volatility) and is not an appropriate investment for short-term investors. Investments in micro-cap companies generally carry greater risk than is customarily associated with larger companies and even “small companies” for various reasons such as narrower markets (fewer investors), limited financial resources and greater trading difficulty.

Conclusion

 

Thank you for your continued investment in Micro-Cap Limited Fund. We encourage your feedback; your reactions and concerns are important to us.

Sincerely,

The Investment Management Team

 

   
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Industry

  Company      Shares         Value   

COMMON STOCKS - 99.57%

  

Air Freight & Logistics - 0.97%

  

 

Air Transport Services Group, Inc.*

     40,900           $     193,048   
 

Airlines - 0.52%

  

 

Hawaiian Holdings, Inc.*

     17,800         103,240   
 

Auto Components - 3.13%

  

 

American Axle &

       
 

Manufacturing Holdings, Inc.*

     21,300         210,657   
 

Standard Motor Products, Inc.

     20,500         411,025   
       

 

 

 
          621,682   
 

Capital Markets - 2.29%

  

 

Calamos Asset

       
 

Management, Inc., Class A

     9,500         118,845   
 

GFI Group, Inc.

     33,400         137,608   
 

Investment Technology Group, Inc.*

     18,400         198,904   
       

 

 

 
          455,357   
 

Chemicals - 2.25%

  

 

Innospec, Inc.*

     9,400         263,858   
 

Quaker Chemical Corp.

     3,100         120,559   
 

TPC Group, Inc.*

     2,700         62,991   
       

 

 

 
          447,408   
 

Commercial Banks - 3.50%

  

 

BancFirst Corp.

     4,900         183,946   
 

Bancorp, Inc. (The)*

     13,300         96,159   
 

Enterprise Financial Services Corp.

     6,600         97,680   
 

Republic Bancorp, Inc., Class A

     13,900         318,310   
       

 

 

 
          696,095   
 

Commercial Services & Supplies - 4.18%

  

 

Cenveo, Inc.*

     17,500         59,500   
 

Consolidated Graphics, Inc.*

     4,700         226,916   
 

EnergySolutions, Inc.*

     24,200         74,778   
 

Intersections, Inc.

     11,700         129,753   
 

Multi-Color Corp.

     8,200         210,986   
 

Team, Inc.*

     4,300         127,925   
       

 

 

 
          829,858   
 

Communications Equipment - 1.00%

  

 

Ituran Location & Control, Ltd.

     14,500         198,215   

Industry

  Company      Shares         Value   

Construction & Engineering - 2.96%

  

 

Dycom Industries, Inc.*

     10,800           $     225,936   
 

Layne Christensen Co.*

     9,200         222,640   
 

Pike Electric Corp.*

     19,300         138,767   
       

 

 

 
          587,343   

Consumer Finance - 1.08%

  

 

Advance America Cash

     
 

Advance Centers, Inc.

     11,700         104,715   
 

World Acceptance Corp.*

     1,500         110,250   
       

 

 

 
          214,965   

Containers & Packaging - 0.51%

  

 

Myers Industries, Inc.

     8,200         101,188   

Distributors - 0.86%

  

 

Core-Mark Holding Co., Inc.

     4,300         170,280   

Diversified Consumer Services - 0.40%

  

 

Lincoln Educational Services Corp.

     10,100         79,790   

Diversified Financial Services - 0.82%

  

 

Interactive Brokers Group, Inc., Class A

     10,900         162,846   

Diversified Telecommunication Services - 1.28%

  

 

IDT Corp., Class B

     7,700         72,226   
 

Vonage Holdings Corp.*

     74,000         181,300   
       

 

 

 
          253,526   

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components - 7.08%

  

 

Brightpoint, Inc.*

     29,500         317,420   
 

GSI Group, Inc.*

     12,700         129,921   
 

Insight Enterprises, Inc.*

     19,900         304,271   
 

NAM TAI Electronics, Inc.

     17,600         93,456   
 

PC Connection, Inc.

     19,600         217,364   
 

Sanmina-SCI Corp.*

     22,000         204,820   
 

Zygo Corp.*

     7,900         139,435   
       

 

 

 
          1,406,687   

Energy Equipment & Services - 2.46%

  

 

Dawson Geophysical Co.*

     3,000         118,590   
 

Hercules Offshore, Inc.*

     43,800         194,472   
 

Pioneer Drilling Co.*

     18,100         175,208   
       

 

 

 
          488,270   

Food & Staples Retailing - 2.32%

  

 

Pantry, Inc. (The)*

     7,000         83,790   
 

Spartan Stores, Inc.

     6,000         111,000   
 

 

   
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Industry

  Company      Shares         Value   

Common Stocks (continued)

  

Food & Staples Retailing (continued)

  

 

Susser Holdings Corp.*

     11,800           $ 266,916   
       

 

 

 
          461,706   
 

Food Products - 0.84%

  

 

Chiquita Brands International, Inc.*

     9,000         75,060   
 

Smart Balance, Inc.*

     17,000         91,120   
       

 

 

 
          166,180   
 

Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 2.03%

  

 

Greatbatch, Inc.*

     4,900         108,290   
 

Orthofix International NV*

     2,700         95,121   
 

RTI Biologics, Inc.*

     45,000         199,800   
       

 

 

 
          403,211   
 

Health Care Providers & Services - 6.05%

  

 

Ensign Group, Inc. (The)

     13,400         328,300   
 

Five Star Quality Care, Inc.*

     16,500         49,500   
 

Healthways, Inc.*

     13,000         89,180   
 

Kindred Healthcare, Inc.*

     17,400         204,798   
 

Metropolitan Health Networks, Inc.*

     20,300         151,641   
 

National Healthcare Corp.

     5,800         243,020   
 

Triple-S Management Corp., Class B*

     6,800         136,136   
       

 

 

 
          1,202,575   
 

Health Care Technology - 1.62%

  

 

HealthStream, Inc.*

     17,500         322,875   
 

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 3.47%

  

 

Ameristar Casinos, Inc.

     11,100         191,919   
 

Caribou Coffee Co., Inc.*

     7,400         103,230   
 

CEC Entertainment, Inc.

     3,300         113,685   
 

Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc.*

     12,900         60,243   
 

Papa John’s International, Inc.*

     3,300         124,344   
 

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc.*

     3,500         96,950   
       

 

 

 
          690,371   
 

Household Durables - 1.03%

  

 

Libbey, Inc.*

     7,700         98,098   
 

Zagg, Inc.*+

     15,200         107,464   
       

 

 

 
          205,562   
 

Insurance - 6.40%

  

 

American Equity Investment Life Holding Co.

     19,000         197,600   
 

Crawford & Co., Class B

     33,200         204,512   

Industry

  Company      Shares         Value   

Insurance (continued)

  

 

Employers Holdings, Inc.

     10,100           $ 182,709   
 

Flagstone Reinsurance Holdings SA

     15,000         124,350   
 

Infinity Property & Casualty Corp.

     4,700         266,678   
 

Maiden Holdings, Ltd.

     16,400         143,664   
 

Meadowbrook Insurance Group, Inc.

     14,300         152,724   
       

 

 

 
          1,272,237   

Internet & Catalog Retail - 0.62%

  

 

Nutrisystem, Inc.#

     9,600         124,128   

Internet Software & Services - 1.39%

  

 

Internet Initiative Japan, Inc. - Sponsored ADR

     9,100         80,535   
 

United Online, Inc.

     36,100         196,384   
       

 

 

 
          276,919   

IT Services - 0.92%

  

 

Heartland Payment Systems, Inc.

     7,500         182,700   

Leisure Equipment & Products - 1.21%

  

 

Sturm Ruger & Co., Inc.

     7,200         240,912   

Machinery - 6.73%

  

 

Alamo Group, Inc.

     10,400         280,072   
 

Briggs & Stratton Corp.

     8,300         128,567   
 

Kadant, Inc.*

     5,000         113,050   
 

Miller Industries, Inc.

     10,200         160,446   
 

Trimas Corp.*

     19,900         357,205   
 

Twin Disc, Inc.

     8,200         297,824   
       

 

 

 
          1,337,164   

Marine - 0.54%

  

 

Navios Maritime Holdings, Inc.

     30,100         107,457   

Media - 1.61%

  

 

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc., Class A

     28,200         319,506   

Metals & Mining - 1.29%

  

 

Materion Corp.*

     6,700         162,676   
 

Universal Stainless & Alloy*

     2,500         93,400   
       

 

 

 
          256,076   

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 2.23%

  

 

Alon USA Energy, Inc.

     20,000         174,200   
 

 

   
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Industry

  Company      Shares         Value   

Common Stocks (continued)

  

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels (continued)

  

 

Delek US Holdings, Inc.

     23,500             $ 268,135   
       

 

 

 
          442,335   
 

Paper & Forest Products - 1.28%

  

 

Mercer International, Inc.*

     18,000         109,800   
 

Neenah Paper, Inc.

     6,500         145,080   
       

 

 

 
          254,880   
 

Personal Products - 1.01%

  

 

Elizabeth Arden, Inc.*

     5,400         200,016   
 

Professional Services - 1.90%

  

 

Insperity, Inc.

     6,700         169,845   
 

On Assignment, Inc.*

     18,600         207,948   
       

 

 

 
          377,793   
 

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) - 4.77%

  

 

ARMOUR Residential REIT,

       
 

Inc.+

     31,300         220,665   
 

iStar Financial, Inc.*+

     21,900         115,851   
 

Newcastle Investment Corp.

     31,600         146,940   
 

RAIT Financial Trust+

     26,633         126,507   
 

Retail Opportunity Investments Corp.

     21,700         256,928   
 

Sabra Health Care REIT, Inc.

     6,700         81,003   
       

 

 

 
          947,894   
 

Real Estate Management & Development - 0.67%

  

 

IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones SA - Sponsored ADR

     12,800         132,736   
 

Road & Rail - 0.52%

  

 

Quality Distribution, Inc.*

     9,100         102,375   
 

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 2.40%

  

 

IXYS Corp.*

     8,200         88,806   
 

Photronics, Inc.*

     63,700         387,296   
       

 

 

 
          476,102   
 

Specialty Retail - 4.75%

  

 

America’s Car-Mart, Inc.*

     3,200         125,376   
 

Conn’s, Inc.*+

     11,100         123,210   
 

hhgregg, Inc.*+

     6,700         96,815   
 

Lithia Motors, Inc., Class A

     5,900         128,974   
 

Pep Boys-Manny, Moe & Jack (The)

     19,400         213,400   
 

Select Comfort Corp.*

     11,800         255,942   
       

 

 

 
          943,717   
 

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods - 2.03%

  

 

Movado Group, Inc.

     8,300         150,811   

Industry

  Company               Shares         Value   

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods (continued)

  

 

Oxford Industries, Inc.

        5,600       $ 252,672   
          

 

 

 
             403,483   

Thrifts & Mortgage Finance - 1.18%

  

 

ViewPoint Financial Group

        18,100         235,481   

Trading Companies & Distributors - 1.85%

  

 

DXP Enterprises, Inc.*

        11,400         367,080   

Wireless Telecommunication Services - 1.62%

  

 

Leap Wireless International, Inc.*+

        18,100         168,149   
 

NTELOS Holdings Corp.

        7,500         152,850   
          

 

 

 
             320,999   
          

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS - 99.57%

  

     19,784,268   
          

 

 

 

(Cost $19,601,993)

        
          Rate^       Shares      Value  
    

 

 

 

MONEY MARKET FUND - 0.33%

  

BlackRock FedFund

     0.01%         66,086         66,086   
          

 

 

 

TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUND — 0.33%

  

     66,086   
          

 

 

 

(Cost $66,086)

  

  

TOTAL INVESTMENTS—99.90%

  

   $ 19,850,354   

(Cost $19,668,079)

  

  

Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities—0.10%

  

     20,615   
          

 

 

 

NET ASSETS - 100.00%

         $ 19,870,969   
          

 

 

 

 

* Non-income producing security.
# Securities, or a portion thereof, segregated to cover the Fund’s potential obligation under swap agreements. The total value of segregated assets is $124,128.
^ Rate disclosed as of December 31, 2011.
+ This security or a portion of the security is out on loan at December 31, 2011. Total loaned securities had a value of $931,859 at December 31, 2011.

ADR - American Depositary Receipt

 

 

   
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Summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of 12/31/2011 is as follows (See Note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements):

 

   

     Valuation Inputs  

 

 
     Investment in Securities (Value)  

 

 
     Level 1
Quoted
Prices
     Level 2
Significant
Observable
Inputs
     Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
     Total  

 

 

Common Stocks

   $ 19,784,268       $ —             $ —         $ 19,784,268   

Money Market Fund

     —           66,086         —           66,086   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

TOTAL

   $ 19,784,268       $ 66,086           $ —         $ 19,850,354   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

  

 

 

   
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December 31, 2011

Dear Fellow Small-Cap Momentum Fund Shareholder,

For the quarter ended December 31, 2011, our Fund appreciated 18.80%, outperforming the 15.47% return of our peer benchmark, the Russell 2000 Index. We are very pleased with the results.

For the six month semi-annual period ended December 31, 2011 our Fund declined 8.15% outperforming the Russell 2000 Index, which declined 9.77%. For the calendar year, our Fund declined 0.92%, easily outperforming the 4.18% decline of the Russell 2000 Index.

The table below presents our quarter, six-month, one-year and life-to-date financial results. See the next page for a graph of performance since inception.

 

                          Annualized  
      Quarter
10/1/11
to 12/31/11
    

6 Months
7/1/11

to 12/31/11

     1 Year
1/1/11
to 12/31/11
    

Life-to-Date
5/28/10

to 12/31/11

 

Small-Cap Momentum Fund

     18.80%           -8.15%           -0.92%           10.84%     

Russell 2000 Index

     15.47%           -9.77%           -4.18%           8.78%     

Performance figures quoted in the table above and graph below represent past performance and are no guarantee of future results. Total return figures in the table above and the graph below include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. The table above and the graph below do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

The Russell 2000 Index is an unmanaged, market value weighted index that measures performance of the 2,000 companies that are between the 1,000th and 3,000th largest in the market with dividends reinvested. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

According to data from Lipper, Inc. as of December 31, 2011, Small-Cap Momentum Fund ranked 177th of 698 small-cap core funds for the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2011, and 178th of 691 such funds since inception in May 2010. Lipper, Inc. is an independent mutual fund rating service that ranks funds in various fund categories by making comparative calculations using total returns.

 

   
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Small-Cap Momentum Fund vs. Russell 2000 Index from Inception 5/28/10 to 12/31/11

 

 

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Detailed Explanation of Quarterly Performance

 

 

The Short Version: The best and worst contributor lists were well diversified for the quarter. No sector had more than two stocks on either list.

Though investors rejoiced over solid performance, the fourth quarter was still a period of uncertainty in the economy and stock markets as many lingering issues at home and abroad (Europe, China, Thailand, health care) resulted in a largely cautious mindset. Six different sectors were represented on the best contributors list for the quarter. Two Heath Care related companies were among the top three contributors. Combined, they added almost a percent in return.

These are the Fund’s ten best-contributing stocks for the quarter ended December 31, 2011:

 

Rank   Description   Industry   % Contribution of Return
1   RSC Holdings, Inc.   Consumer Finance   0.5%
2   Questcor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.   Pharmaceuticals   0.5%
3   Inhibitex, Inc.   Biotechnology   0.4%
4   Stone Energy Corp.   Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels   0.3%
5   ViaSat, Inc.   Communications Equipment   0.3%
6   Carter’s, Inc.   Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods   0.3%
7   Fair Isaac Corp.   Software   0.2%
8   Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc.   Energy Equipment & Services   0.2%
9   Ultimate Software Group, Inc.   Software   0.2%
10   Webster Financial Corp.   Commercial Banks   0.2%

Though merger and acquisition activity was sparse during the December quarter, investors welcomed the few deals that were announced. RSC Holdings is an equipment rental company that services the industrial and non-residential construction markets. In December, it agreed to be acquired by its competitor, United Rentals, in a $4.2 billion cash, stock, and debt deal. RSC soared over 50% on the news and soon faced the investigations over breach of fiduciary duty that often follows such announced transactions. Its stock price more than doubled during the three-month period; the holding was the top contributor to the Fund’s return.

 

   
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Seven sectors were represented on the worst contributors list for the quarter including two Health Care holdings that cost the Fund over one-quarter percent in performance. Two Consumer Staples also made the worst contributors list, costing the Fund over one-half of a percent of return.

These are the Fund’s ten worst-contributing stocks for the quarter ended December 31, 2011:

 

Rank   Description   Industry   % Contribution of Return
1   Diamond Foods, Inc.   Food Products   -0.5%
2   Career Education Corp.   Diversified Consumer Services   -0.2%
3   Gran Tierra Energy, Inc.   Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels   -0.1%
4   MAKO Surgical Corp.   Health Care Equipment & Supplies   -0.1%
5   Volcano Corp.   Health Care Equipment & Supplies   -0.1%
6   K12, Inc.   Diversified Consumer Services   -0.1%
7   RF Micro Devices, Inc.   Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment   -0.1%
8   First American Financial Corp.   Insurance   -0.1%
9   Cohen & Steers, Inc.   Diversified Financial Services   -0.1%
10   Dole Food Co., Inc.   Food Products   -0.1%

In April 2011, Diamond Foods announced its intent to add the Pringles brand to its snack product line that already included Emerald nuts and Kettle chips. The $2.35 billion deal with giant Procter & Gamble was supposed to close by year-end 2011. In early November, the transaction was suddenly pushed back to a June 2012 expected closing. Diamond faced investigations and class action lawsuits over improper accounting for sales to walnut growers. Its stock price plunged on the news and lost over 60% in value during the period, putting the stock price significantly below pre-merger announcement levels. The holding cost the Fund one-half of a percent in return.

Detailed Explanation of Calendar Year Performance

 

 

The Short Version: Consumer related stocks were well represented on the best and worst contributors lists. The “risk-adjustment” feature of our Fund worked well in calendar 2011, adding more than 1 1/2% to returns (relative to a “pure price momentum strategy”) in a very volatile market.

Calendar year 2011 could be considered a “return of the consumer” as investors welcomed an improved labor market and what many considered a solid holiday season. Four Consumer Discretionary stocks made the list of top contributors. Combined, they contributed over one percent to the Fund’s return. As was the case for the quarter, Health Care was also well represented, with three stocks making the list.

These are the Fund’s ten best-contributing stocks for the calendar year ended December 31, 2011:

 

Rank   Description   Industry   % Contribution to Return
1   Questcor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.   Pharmaceuticals   0.5%
2   RSC Holdings, Inc.   Consumer Finance   0.4%
3   International Coal Group, Inc.   Metals & Mining   0.4%
4   Inhibitex, Inc.   Biotechnology   0.4%
5   CVR Energy, Inc.   Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels   0.3%
6   Ariad Pharmaceuticals, Inc.   Biotechnology   0.3%
7   Crocs, Inc.   Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods   0.3%
8   PriceSmart, Inc.   Multiline Retail   0.3%
9   Carter’s, Inc.   Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods   0.2%
10   Domino’s Pizza, Inc.   Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure   0.2%

Domino’s is the second largest pizza chain (behind Pizza Hut) and operates over 9,000 delivery restaurants across the globe. In the mid-2000s, the company struggled and was losing out to better-run rivals. It introduced a new CEO and management team in 2010, a revamped, better tasting product, and a stronger reliance on technology. The company has reaped

 

   
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double-digit same-store sales for the past few quarters and has benefited significantly from on-line ordering via apps for the Apple iPhone and iPad. In fact, sales from mobile devices accounted for about 30% of Dominos orders in 2011, and the company recognized a record week for online sales early in the holiday season (consumers can now shop and order pizza at the same time). The stock price more than doubled during the twelve month period and closed near the 52-week high.

Two Consumer Discretionary and Consumer Staples stocks appeared on the list of worst contributors for the 2011 calendar year. These stocks cost the Fund over one percent in return.

These are the Fund’s ten worst-contributing stocks for the calendar year ended December 31, 2011:

 

Rank   Description    Industry    % Contribution to Return
1   Diamond Foods, Inc.    Food Products    -0.4%
2   Career Education Corp.    Diversified Consumer Services    -0.3%
3   ION Geophysical Corp.    Energy Equipment & Services    -0.3%
4   Cohen & Steers, Inc.    Diversified Financial Services    -0.3%
5   Northern Oil & Gas, Inc.    Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels    -0.2%
6   First American Financial Corp.    Insurance    -0.2%
7   Meritor, Inc.    Auto Components    -0.2%
8   W&T Offshore, Inc.    Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels    -0.2%
9   WisdomTree Investments, Inc.    Diversified Financial Services    -0.2%
10   Dole Food Co., Inc.    Food Products    -0.2%

For-profit colleges have come under great scrutiny over the past few years; regulators have claimed that more and more students are leaving with no jobs and excessive debt. Career Education is one such company that has faced tremendous pressures from regulators (and subsequently investors). In August, the New York Attorney General issued a subpoena and the company ultimately identified “improper practices” at over 90 campuses. In November, it reported that 49 schools potentially could lose their accreditation because of inaccurately reported job placement rates. Looking for a fresh start after a dismal earnings report, its CEO “unexpectedly” resigned late in the year. The holding dropped over 50% during 2011 and cost the Fund almost one-third of a percent in performance.

Top Ten Holdings as of December 31, 2011

 

 

Small-Cap Momentum was broadly diversified at calendar year-end; no industry was represented more than once on the list of top holdings. The top ten holdings represented less than seven percent of the overall portfolio, and no individual stock accounted for greater than three-fourths of a percent of the Fund’s net assets.

 

Rank   Description    Industry   

% of Net  

Assets 

1   Thoratec Corp.    Health Care Equipment & Supplies    0.7%
2   Ariad Pharmaceuticals, Inc.    Biotechnology    0.7%
3   Life Time Fitness, Inc.    Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure    0.7%
4   Ocwen Financial Corp.    Thrifts & Mortgage Finance    0.7%
5   Viropharma, Inc.    Pharmaceuticals    0.7%
6   Webster Financial Corp.    Commercial Banks    0.7%
7   Generac Holdings, Inc.    Electrical Equipment    0.7%
8   Silicon Laboratories, Inc.    Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment    0.7%
9   Dana Holding Corp.    Auto Components    0.7%
10   Cabela’s, Inc.    Specialty Retail    0.6%
  Total       6.9%

 

   
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Industry Sector Representation as of December 31, 2011

 

 

The Consumer Discretionary sector displayed the biggest disparity between the Fund and the Russell 2000 Index. The Utilities sector was the most underweighted sector compared to the Russell 2000 Index.

 

      % of Net Assets   % of
Russell 2000
Index
  Difference 

Consumer Discretionary

     17.9%     13.1%    4.8%

Consumer Staples

       3.2%       3.7%   -0.5%

Energy

       4.3%       6.7%   -2.4%

Financials

     23.4%     22.3%    1.1%

Health Care

     11.3%     12.6%   -1.3%

Industrials

     17.3%     15.5%    1.8%

Information Technology

     18.4%     17.1%    1.3%

Materials

       2.7%       4.5%   -1.8%

Telecommunication Services

       0.8%       0.8%    0.0%

Utilities

       0.7%       3.7%   -3.0%

Cash & Other Assets

       0.0%       0.0%    0.0%

Total

   100.0%   100.0%  

Disclaimer

 

 

The views expressed here are exclusively those of Fund management. These views, including those related to market sectors or individual stocks, are not meant as investment advice and should not be considered predictive in nature. Any favorable (or unfavorable) description of a holding applies only as of December 31, 2011, unless otherwise stated. Security positions can and do change thereafter. Discussions of historical performance do not guarantee and are not indicative of future performance.

Market volatility can significantly impact short-term performance. The Fund is not an appropriate investment for short-term investors. Investments in small companies generally carry greater risk than is customarily associated with larger companies. This additional risk is attributable to a number of factors, including the relatively limited financial resources that are typically available to small companies, and the fact that small companies often have comparatively limited product lines. In addition, the stock of small companies tends to be more volatile than the stock of large companies, particularly in the short term and particularly in the early stages of an economic or market downturn. Shareholders of the Fund, therefore, are taking on more risk than they would if they invested in the stock market as a whole.

Conclusion

 

 

Thank you for your continued investment in Small-Cap Momentum Fund. We encourage your feedback; your reactions and concerns are important to us.

Sincerely,

The Investment Management Team

 

   
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

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Showing percentage of net assets as of December 31, 2011 (Unaudited)

 

Industry

  Company     Shares           Value   

COMMON STOCKS - 96.81%

  

Aerospace & Defense - 1.22%

  

 

Astronics Corp.*

    150             $ 5,372   
 

Cubic Corp.

    300         13,077   
 

Curtiss-Wright Corp.

    500         17,665   
      

 

 

 
         36,114   

Air Freight & Logistics - 0.32%

  

 

Forward Air Corp.

    300         9,615   
 

Airlines - 0.11%

  

 

Hawaiian Holdings, Inc.*

    550         3,190   
 

Auto Components - 1.19%

  

 

Amerigon, Inc.*

    250         3,565   
 

Dana Holding Corp.*

    1,600         19,440   
 

Dorman Products, Inc.*

    200         7,386   
 

Standard Motor Products, Inc.

    250         5,013   
      

 

 

 
         35,404   

Beverages - 1.10%

  

 

Boston Beer Co., Inc.,
Class A (The)*+

    150         16,284   
 

Heckmann Corp.*+

    1,300         8,645   
 

National Beverage Corp.*

    475         7,633   
      

 

 

 
         32,562   

Biotechnology - 2.71%

  

 

Anthera Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*+

    400         2,456   
 

Ariad Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

    1,725         21,131   
 

Dynavax Technologies Corp.*+

    1,550         5,146   
 

Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc.*

    1,100         10,461   
 

Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

    1,200         14,364   
 

Ligand Pharmaceuticals,

      
 

Inc., Class B*

    200         2,374   
 

Maxygen, Inc.*

    300         1,689   
 

Nymox Pharmaceutical Corp.*

    350         2,877   
 

Pharmacyclics, Inc.*

    750         11,115   
 

Spectrum Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*+

    600         8,778   
      

 

 

 
         80,391   

Building Products - 0.82%

  

 

AAON, Inc.

    262         5,368   
 

American Woodmark Corp.

    150         2,049   
 

Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc.

    500         16,830   
      

 

 

 
         24,247   

Industry

  Company     Shares           Value   
    

Capital Markets - 0.81%

  

 

CIFC Corp.*+

    250             $ 1,350   
 

Epoch Holding Corp.

    250         5,558   
 

Gladstone Investment Corp.

    250         1,817   
 

Kohlberg Capital Corp.

    250         1,577   
 

Ladenburg Thalmann Financial Services, Inc.*

    1,950         4,836   
 

Medallion Financial Corp.

    200         2,276   
 

MVC Capital, Inc.

    250         2,898   
 

Westwood Holdings Group, Inc.

    100         3,655   
      

 

 

 
         23,967   

Chemicals - 1.30%

  

 

Arabian American Development Co.*

    250         2,120   
 

Chase Corp.

    100         1,390   
 

Innophos Holdings, Inc.

    225         10,926   
 

Schulman (A.), Inc.

    300         6,354   
 

Stepan Co.

    100         8,016   
 

Tredegar Corp.

    350         7,777   
 

Yongye International, Inc.*+

    550         1,931   
      

 

 

 
         38,514   

Commercial Banks - 8.83%

  

 

1st Source Corp.

    250         6,332   
 

Alliance Financial Corp.

    50         1,544   
 

Ameris Bancorp*

    250         2,570   
 

Ames National Corp.

    100         1,950   
 

BancFirst Corp.

    150         5,631   
 

Bank of the Ozarks, Inc.

    350         10,370   
 

Banner Corp.

    200         3,430   
 

BBCN Bancorp, Inc.*

    850         8,032   
 

Boston Private Financial Holdings, Inc.

    850         6,749   
 

Bridge Capital Holdings*

    150         1,560   
 

Bryn Mawr Bank Corp.

    150         2,924   
 

Cardinal Financial Corp.

    300         3,222   
 

Chemical Financial Corp.

    300         6,396   
 

City Holding Co.

    150         5,084   
 

CNB Financial Corp.

    150         2,367   
 

Columbia Banking System, Inc.

    400         7,708   
 

Community Trust Bancorp, Inc.

    150         4,413   
 

CVB Financial Corp.

    1,100         11,033   
 

Eagle Bancorp, Inc.*

    200         2,908   
 

First Bancorp, Inc.

    100         1,537   
 

First Financial Bancorp

    600         9,984   
 

First Financial Corp.

    150         4,992   
 

First Interstate Bancsystem, Inc.

    450         5,864   
 

 

   
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Showing percentage of net assets as of December 31, 2011 (Unaudited)   

 

Industry

  Company     Shares           Value   

Common Stocks (continued)

  

Commercial Banks (continued)

  

 

Great Southern Bancorp, Inc.

    150             $ 3,538   
 

Heartland Financial USA, Inc.

    150         2,301   
 

International Bancshares Corp.

    700         12,835   
 

Lakeland Financial Corp.

    150         3,881   
 

Middleburg Financial Corp.

    50         712   
 

MidSouth Bancorp, Inc.

    100         1,301   
 

National Bankshares, Inc.

    50         1,396   
 

Old National Bancorp

    1,000         11,650   
 

OmniAmerican Bancorp, Inc.*

    125         1,963   
 

Pacific Continental Corp.

    200         1,770   
 

Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc.*

    350         5,652   
 

Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc.

    250         4,388   
 

SCBT Financial Corp.

    150         4,352   
 

Sierra Bancorp

    150         1,320   
 

Simmons First National Corp., Class A

    200         5,438   
 

Texas Capital Bancshares, Inc.*

    400         12,244   
 

Trico Bancshares

    150         2,133   
 

Trustmark Corp.

    700         17,003   
 

Umpqua Holdings Corp.

    1,200         14,868   
 

Univest Corp. of Pennsylvania

    200         2,928   
 

Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc.

    150         3,579   
 

Webster Financial Corp.

    975         19,880   
 

WesBanco, Inc.

    300         5,841   
 

West Bancorporation, Inc.

    200         1,916   
 

Wilshire Bancorp, Inc.*

    750         2,722   
      

 

 

 
         262,211   

Commercial Services & Supplies - 2.89%

  

 

CompX International, Inc.

    150         2,210   
 

Consolidated Graphics, Inc.*

    100         4,828   
 

Deluxe Corp.

    550         12,518   
 

G&K Services, Inc., Class A

    200         5,822   
 

Healthcare Services Group, Inc.

    700         12,383   
 

HNI Corp.

    500         13,050   
 

Intersections, Inc.

    150         1,664   
 

Multi-Color Corp.

    200         5,146   
 

Standard Parking Corp.*

    150         2,680   
 

Tetra Tech, Inc.*

    650         14,033   
 

UniFirst Corp.

    200         11,348   
      

 

 

 
         85,682   

Industry

  Company     Shares           Value   

Communications Equipment - 1.30%

  

 

Black Box Corp.

    200       $ 5,608   
 

Communications Systems, Inc.

    100         1,406   
 

Comtech Telecommunications Corp.

    250         7,155   
 

Digi International, Inc.*

    250         2,790   
 

Emulex Corp.*

    900         6,174   
 

Harmonic, Inc.*

    1,250         6,300   
 

Ixia*

    750         7,883   
 

PC-Tel, Inc.

    200         1,368   
      

 

 

 
         38,684   

Computers & Peripherals - 0.57%

    
 

Super Micro Computer, Inc.*

    400         6,272   
 

Synaptics, Inc.*

    350         10,552   
      

 

 

 
         16,824   

Construction & Engineering - 1.42%

    
 

Argan, Inc.

    150         2,282   
 

Comfort Systems USA, Inc.

    400         4,288   
 

Granite Construction, Inc.

    400         9,488   
 

MasTec, Inc.*

    900         15,633   
 

Northwest Pipe Co.*

    100         2,286   
 

Primoris Services Corp.

    550         8,211   
      

 

 

 
         42,188   

Construction Materials - 0.10%

    
 

United States Lime & Minerals, Inc.*

    50         3,006   

Consumer Finance - 1.04%

    
 

Advance America Cash Advance Centers, Inc.

    650         5,818   
 

Cash America International, Inc.

    300         13,989   
 

World Acceptance Corp.*

    150         11,025   
      

 

 

 
         30,832   

Containers & Packaging - 0.15%

    
 

Myers Industries, Inc.

    350         4,319   

Distributors - 0.15%

    
 

VOXX International Corp.*

    250         2,112   
 

Weyco Group, Inc.

    100         2,455   
      

 

 

 
         4,567   
 

Diversified Consumer Services - 1.10%

    
 

Ascent Capital Group, Inc., Class A*

    150         7,608   
 

Cambium Learning Group, Inc.*

    500         1,510   
 

 

   
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Industry

  Company      Shares           Value   

Common Stocks (continued)

  

Diversified Consumer Services (continued)

  

 

K12, Inc.*

     375             $ 6,728   
 

Regis Corp.

     600         9,930   
 

Steiner Leisure, Ltd.*

     150         6,808   
       

 

 

 
          32,584   

Diversified Financial Services - 0.47%

  

 

MarketAxess Holdings, Inc.

     400         12,044   
 

Primus Guaranty, Ltd.*

     400         1,960   
       

 

 

 
          14,004   

Diversified Telecommunication Services - 0.82%

  

 

Atlantic Tele-Network, Inc.

     150         5,858   
 

Cogent Communications Group, Inc.*

     475         8,023   
 

Consolidated Communications Holdings, Inc.

     300         5,715   
 

Premiere Global Services, Inc.*

     550         4,658   
       

 

 

 
          24,254   

Electric Utilities - 0.58%

  

 

PNM Resources, Inc.

     950         17,318   

Electrical Equipment - 1.36%

  

 

AZZ, Inc.

     150         6,816   
 

Franklin Electric Co., Inc.

     250         10,890   
 

Generac Holdings, Inc.*

     700         19,621   
 

Preformed Line Products Co.

     50         2,983   
       

 

 

 
          40,310   

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components - 2.28%

  

 

DDi Corp.

     200         1,866   
 

Electro Rent Corp.

     250         4,288   
 

FARO Technologies, Inc.*

     175         8,050   
 

FEI Co.*

     400         16,312   
 

ID Systems, Inc.*

     150         709   
 

LeCroy Corp.*

     200         1,682   
 

Maxwell Technologies, Inc.*

     300         4,872   
 

Measurement Specialties,

       
 

Inc.*

     150         4,194   
 

OSI Systems, Inc.*

     200         9,756   
 

Park Electrochemical Corp.

     200         5,124   
 

Scansource, Inc.*

     300         10,800   
       

 

 

 
          67,653   

Energy Equipment & Services - 1.46%

  

 

Bristow Group, Inc.

     375         17,771   
 

Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc.*

     350         10,857   
 

Newpark Resources, Inc.*

     950         9,025   
Industry   Company      Shares           Value   

Energy Equipment & Services (continued)

  

 

OYO Geospace Corp.*

     75             $ 5,800   
       

 

 

 
          43,453   

Food & Staples Retailing - 0.37%

  

 

Arden Group, Inc., Class A

     25         2,250   
 

Susser Holdings Corp.*

     200         4,524   
 

Village Super Market, Inc., Class A

     150         4,268   
       

 

 

 
          11,042   

Food Products - 1.02%

  

 

B&G Foods, Inc.

     500         12,035   
 

Calavo Growers, Inc.

     150         3,852   
 

Cal-Maine Foods, Inc.

     250         9,142   
 

Lifeway Foods, Inc.*

     200         1,928   
 

Smart Balance, Inc.*

     600         3,216   
       

 

 

 
          30,173   

Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 3.30%

  

 

ABIOMED, Inc.*

     400         7,388   
 

Analogic Corp.

     125         7,165   
 

Antares Pharma, Inc.*

     1,100         2,420   
 

Atrion Corp.

     25         6,006   
 

Cantel Medical Corp.

     200         5,586   
 

Endologix, Inc.*

     600         6,888   
 

Exactech, Inc.*

     150         2,470   
 

Kensey Nash Corp.*

     100         1,919   
 

MAKO Surgical Corp.*+

     425         10,714   
 

OraSure Technologies, Inc.*

     500         4,555   
 

Quidel Corp.*

     350         5,296   
 

RTI Biologics, Inc.*

     600         2,664   
 

Solta Medical, Inc.*

     650         2,041   
 

Spectranetics Corp.*

     350         2,527   
 

Synergetics USA, Inc.*

     250         1,845   
 

Thoratec Corp.*

     650         21,814   
 

Wright Medical Group, Inc.*

     400         6,600   
       

 

 

 
          97,898   

Health Care Providers & Services - 2.92%

  

 

Air Methods Corp.*

     150         12,668   
 

Capital Senior Living Corp.*

     300         2,382   
 

Corvel Corp.*

     125         6,464   
 

Metropolitan Health Networks, Inc.*

     450         3,361   
 

National Healthcare Corp.

     150         6,285   
 

Providence Service Corp. (The)*

     150         2,064   
 

Select Medical Holdings Corp.*

     1,550         13,144   
 

Team Health Holdings, Inc.*

     700         15,449   
 

 

   
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Industry

  Company     Shares           Value   

Common Stocks (continued)

  

Health Care Providers & Services (continued)

  

 

Triple-S Management Corp., Class B*

    300             $ 6,006   
 

VCA Antech, Inc.*

    950         18,762   
      

 

 

 
         86,585   

Health Care Technology - 0.24%

  

 

HealthStream, Inc.*

    250         4,613   
 

Transcend Services, Inc.*

    100         2,373   
      

 

 

 
         6,986   

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 4.44%

  

 

Bally Technologies, Inc.*

    450         17,802   
 

BJ’s Restaurants, Inc.*

    300         13,596   
 

Bob Evans Farms, Inc.

    300         10,062   
 

Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc.*

    200         13,502   
 

Churchill Downs, Inc.

    200         10,426   
 

DineEquity, Inc.*

    200         8,442   
 

Jack in the Box, Inc.*

    450         9,405   
 

Life Time Fitness, Inc.*

    450         21,038   
 

Luby’s, Inc.*

    300         1,353   
 

Marcus Corp.

    350         4,413   
 

Nathan’s Famous, Inc.*

    50         1,051   
 

Papa John’s International, Inc.*

    250         9,420   
 

Peet’s Coffee & Tea, Inc.*

    150         9,402   
 

Ruth’s Hospitality Group, Inc.*

    400         1,988   
      

 

 

 
         131,900   

Household Durables - 0.68%

  

 

Cavco Industries, Inc.*

    50         2,003   
 

CSS Industries, Inc.

    100         1,992   
 

Ethan Allen Interiors, Inc.

    300         7,113   
 

iRobot Corp.*

    300         8,955   
      

 

 

 
         20,063   

Household Products - 0.20%

  

 

WD-40 Co.

    150         6,061   
 

Industrial Conglomerates - 0.59%

  

 

Raven Industries, Inc.

    200         12,380   
 

Standex International Corp.

    150         5,126   
      

 

 

 
         17,506   

Insurance - 4.70%

  

 

American Safety Insurance Holdings, Ltd.*

    100         2,175   
 

AMERISAFE, Inc.*

    200         4,650   
 

Amtrust Financial Services, Inc.+

    625         14,844   
 

Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd.

    350         10,136   

Industry

  Company     Shares           Value   

Insurance (continued)

  

 

Baldwin & Lyons, Inc., Class B

    150             $ 3,270   
 

Citizens, Inc.*

    550         5,330   
 

eHealth, Inc.*

    200         2,940   
 

EMC Insurance Group, Inc.

    150         3,085   
 

FBL Financial Group, Inc., Class A

    350         11,907   
 

Flagstone Reinsurance Holdings SA

    750         6,218   
 

Kansas City Life Insurance Co.

    100         3,282   
 

Meadowbrook Insurance Group, Inc.

    550         5,874   
 

National Interstate Corp.

    200         4,934   
 

OneBeacon Insurance Group, Ltd., Class A

    1,000         15,390   
 

Primerica, Inc.

    800         18,592   
 

RLI Corp.

    225         16,393   
 

Stewart Information Services Corp.

    200         2,310   
 

Tower Group, Inc.

    400         8,068   
      

 

 

 
         139,398   

Internet Software & Services - 2.01%

  

 

DealerTrack Holdings, Inc.*

    450         12,267   
 

eGain Communications Corp.*

    250         1,728   
 

Liquidity Services, Inc.*

    300         11,070   
 

NIC, Inc.

    650         8,651   
 

SciQuest, Inc.*

    250         3,567   
 

SPS Commerce, Inc.*

    150         3,892   
 

Stamps.com, Inc.*

    150         3,920   
 

ValueClick, Inc.*

    900         14,661   
      

 

 

 
         59,756   

IT Services - 2.38%

  

 

Acxiom Corp.*

    875         10,684   
 

Cardtronics, Inc.*

    450         12,177   
 

Cass Information Systems, Inc.

    100         3,639   
 

Echo Global Logistics, Inc.*

    250         4,037   
 

ExlService Holdings, Inc.*

    350         7,830   
 

Heartland Payment Systems, Inc.

    400         9,744   
 

MAXIMUS, Inc.

    350         14,472   
 

TNS, Inc.*

    250         4,430   
 

Virtusa Corp.*

    250         3,620   
      

 

 

 
         70,633   

Leisure Equipment & Products - 0.98%

  

 

Brunswick Corp.

    950         17,157   
 

 

   
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Industry

  Company     Shares           Value   

Common Stocks (continued)

  

Leisure Equipment & Products (continued)

  

 

Johnson Outdoors, Inc., Class A*

    100             $ 1,535   
 

Steinway Musical Instruments, Inc.*

    150         3,756   
 

Sturm Ruger & Co., Inc.

    200         6,692   
      

 

 

 
         29,140   

Life Sciences Tools & Services - 0.37%

  

 

Luminex Corp.*

    450         9,553   
 

Medtox Scientific, Inc.*

    100         1,405   
      

 

 

 
         10,958   

Machinery - 3.19%

  

 

Albany International Corp., Class A

    350         8,092   
 

Chart Industries, Inc.*

    325         17,573   
 

Colfax Corp.*+

    450         12,816   
 

Douglas Dynamics, Inc.

    250         3,655   
 

Lydall, Inc.*

    200         1,898   
 

Middleby Corp.*

    200         18,808   
 

NACCO Industries, Inc., Class A

    100         8,922   
 

PMFG, Inc.*

    200         3,902   
 

RBC Bearings, Inc.*

    250         10,425   
 

Titan International, Inc.+

    450         8,757   
      

 

 

 
         94,848   

Media - 1.76%

  

 

Arbitron, Inc.

    275         9,463   
 

Belo Corp., Class A

    1,150         7,245   
 

Fisher Communications, Inc.*

    100         2,883   
 

Harte-Hanks, Inc.

    650         5,908   
 

Journal Communications, Inc., Class A*

    600         2,640   
 

LIN TV Corp., Class A*

    600         2,538   
 

Lions Gate Entertainment Corp.*

    1,475         12,272   
      

 

 

 
 

Saga Communications, Inc., Class A*

    50         1,869   
 

World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc., Class A

    800         7,456   
      

 

 

 
         52,274   

Metals & Mining - 0.33%

  

 

Haynes International, Inc.

    125         6,825   
 

Paramount Gold & Silver Corp.*

    1,400         2,996   
      

 

 

 
         9,821   

Industry

  Company     Shares           Value   

Multiline Retail - 0.55%

  

 

99 Cents Only Stores*

    750             $ 16,462   

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 2.87%

  

 

CAMAC Energy, Inc.*

    1,600         1,616   
 

Contango Oil & Gas Co.*

    150         8,727   
 

CVR Energy, Inc.*

    950         17,794   
 

Delek US Holdings, Inc.

    600         6,846   
 

Gran Tierra Energy, Inc.*

    2,850         13,680   
 

Panhandle Oil & Gas, Inc., Class A

    100         3,281   
 

SemGroup Corp., Class A*

    450         11,727   
 

Targa Resources Corp.

    450         18,310   
 

Uranerz Energy Corp.*+

    800         1,456   
 

Uranium Resources, Inc.*

    1,050         762   
 

Ur-Energy, Inc.*

    1,150         988   
      

 

 

 
         85,187   

Paper & Forest Products - 0.80%

  

 

Buckeye Technologies, Inc.

    400         13,376   
 

PH Glatfelter Co.

    450         6,354   
 

Wausau Paper Corp.

    500         4,130   
      

 

 

 
         23,860   

Personal Products - 0.53%

  

 

Elizabeth Arden, Inc.*

    300         11,112   
 

Female Health Co. (The)

    300         1,353   
 

Schiff Nutrition International, Inc.*

    300         3,210   
      

 

 

 
         15,675   

Pharmaceuticals - 1.75%

  

 

Akorn, Inc.*

    975         10,842   
 

Cumberland Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

    200         1,076   
 

Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

    450         17,384   
 

Santarus, Inc.*

    650         2,152   
 

Viropharma, Inc.*

    750         20,542   
      

 

 

 
         51,996   

Professional Services - 2.65%

  

 

Advisory Board Co. (The)*

    175         12,987   
 

Corporate Executive Board Co. (The)

    350         13,335   
 

Exponent, Inc.*

    150         6,895   
 

Franklin Covey Co.*

    200         1,694   
 

GP Strategies Corp.*

    200         2,696   
 

Huron Consulting Group, Inc.*

    250         9,685   
 

Kelly Services, Inc., Class A

    400         5,472   
 

Kforce, Inc.*

    400         4,932   
 

 

   
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Industry

  Company     Shares           Value   

Common Stocks (continued)

  

Professional Services (continued)

  

 

Korn/Ferry International*

    500             $ 8,530   
 

Mistras Group, Inc.*

    275         7,010   
 

TrueBlue, Inc.*

    400         5,552   
      

 

 

 
         78,788   
 

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) - 1.98%

  

 

Agree Realty Corp.

    100         2,438   
 

Associated Estates Realty Corp.

    450         7,178   
 

Coresite Realty Corp.

    200         3,564   
 

Education Realty Trust, Inc.

    1,000         10,230   
 

Glimcher Realty Trust

    1,150         10,580   
 

Gyrodyne Co. of America, Inc.*

    15         1,524   
 

Pebblebrook Hotel Trust

    550         10,549   
 

Sovran Self Storage, Inc.

    300         12,801   
      

 

 

 
         58,864   
 

Real Estate Management & Development - 0.24%

  

 

Consolidated-Tomoka Land Co.

    50         1,353   
 

Kennedy-Wilson Holdings, Inc.+

    550         5,819   
      

 

 

 
         7,172   
 

Road & Rail - 0.82%

  

 

Arkansas Best Corp.

    250         4,818   
 

Avis Budget Group, Inc.*

    1,100         11,792   
 

Roadrunner Transportation Systems, Inc.*

    350         4,946   
 

Universal Truckload Services, Inc.

    150         2,722   
      

 

 

 
         24,278   
 

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 3.75%

  

 

Brooks Automation, Inc.

    700         7,189   
 

Cirrus Logic, Inc.*

    700         11,095   
 

Cymer, Inc.*

    350         17,416   
 

Entegris, Inc.*

    1,450         12,651   
 

MKS Instruments, Inc.

    550         15,301   
 

PDF Solutions, Inc.*

    300         2,091   
 

Pericom Semiconductor Corp.*

    250         1,903   
 

PLX Technology, Inc.*

    500         1,435   
 

RF Micro Devices, Inc.*

    3,000         16,200   
 

Silicon Laboratories, Inc.*

    450         19,539   
 

Standard Microsystems Corp.*

    250         6,442   
      

 

 

 
         111,262   
 

Software - 6.10%

  

 

ACI Worldwide, Inc.*

    350         10,024   

Industry

  Company     Shares           Value   

Software (continued)

  

 

Aspen Technology, Inc.*

    1,000             $ 17,350   
 

Blackbaud, Inc.

    450         12,465   
 

Deltek, Inc.*

    750         7,365   
 

EPIQ Systems, Inc.

    400         4,808   
 

Fair Isaac Corp.

    375         13,440   
 

JDA Software Group, Inc.*

    450         14,576   
 

Majesco Entertainment Co.*

    400         976   
 

Manhattan Associates, Inc.*

    200         8,096   
 

MicroStrategy, Inc., Class A*

    125         13,540   
 

Mitek Systems, Inc.*

    250         1,813   
 

Monotype Imaging Holdings, Inc.*

    375         5,846   
 

Opnet Technologies, Inc.

    225         8,251   
 

PROS Holdings, Inc.*

    300         4,464   
 

QAD, Inc., Class A*

    150         1,575   
 

Synchronoss Technologies, Inc.*

    400         12,084   
 

Taleo Corp., Class A*

    450         17,410   
 

Tyler Technologies, Inc.*

    300         9,033   
 

Ultimate Software Group, Inc.*

    275         17,908   
      

 

 

 
         181,024   

Specialty Retail - 5.21%

  

 

America’s Car-Mart, Inc.*

    100         3,918   
 

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc.*

    200         1,692   
 

Cabela’s, Inc.*

    750         19,065   
 

Casual Male Retail Group, Inc.*

    500         1,710   
 

Genesco, Inc.*

    250         15,435   
 

Group 1 Automotive, Inc.

    250         12,950   
 

Hibbett Sports, Inc.*

    300         13,554   
 

Jos. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc.*

    300         14,628   
 

Lithia Motors, Inc., Class A

    275         6,011   
 

Penske Automotive Group, Inc.

    950         18,288   
 

Pier 1 Imports, Inc.*

    1,200         16,716   
 

Select Comfort Corp.*

    600         13,014   
 

Sonic Automotive, Inc., Class A

    550         8,146   
 

Systemax, Inc.*

    400         6,564   
 

Winmark Corp.

    50         2,868   
      

 

 

 
         154,559   

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods - 1.89%

  

 

Movado Group, Inc.

    275         4,997   
 

Oxford Industries, Inc.

    200         9,024   
 

Steven Madden, Ltd.*

    450         15,525   
 

True Religion Apparel, Inc.*

    250         8,645   
 

 

   
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Industry

  Company      Shares           Value   

Common Stocks (continued)

  

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods (continued)

  

 

Wolverine World Wide, Inc.

     500               $17,820   
       

 

 

 
          56,011   

Thrifts & Mortgage Finance - 2.05%

  

 

Bank Mutual Corp.

     500         1,590   
 

Beacon Federal Bancorp, Inc.

     50         694   
 

First Defiance Financial Corp.

     100         1,459   
 

Kearny Financial Corp.

     700         6,650   
 

Meridian Interstate Bancorp, Inc.*

     225         2,801   
 

Ocwen Financial Corp.*

     1,425         20,634   
 

Oritani Financial Corp.

     500         6,385   
 

Provident Financial Holdings, Inc.

     100         934   
 

Rockville Financial, Inc.

     300         3,108   
 

Roma Financial Corp.

     300         2,952   
 

United Financial Bancorp, Inc.

     150         2,413   
 

ViewPoint Financial Group

     350         4,554   
 

Walker & Dunlop, Inc.*

     250         3,140   
 

WSFS Financial Corp.

     100         3,596   
       

 

 

 
          60,910   

Trading Companies & Distributors - 1.44%

  

 

Aircastle, Ltd.

     750         9,540   
 

Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc.

     450         15,826   
 

SeaCube Container Leasing, Ltd.

     200         2,962   
 

Textainer Group Holdings, Ltd.

     500         14,560   
       

 

 

 
          42,888   

Transportation Infrastructure - 0.47%

  

 

Macquarie Infrastructure Co. LLC

     500         13,975   

Water Utilities - 0.13%

  

 

Connecticut Water Service, Inc.

     100         2,713   
 

Consolidated Water Co., Ltd.

     150         1,287   
       

 

 

 
          4,000   

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS - 96.81%

  

     2,873,846   
       

 

 

 

(Cost $ 2,678,208)

  

    

Industry

  Company      Shares         Value   

EXCHANGE TRADED FUND - 3.24%

  

 

iShares Russell 2000 Index Fund

     1,306             $ 96,239   
       

 

 

 

TOTAL EXCHANGE TRADED FUND - 3.24%

  

     96,239   
       

 

 

 

(Cost $95,725)

  

  

WARRANTS - 0.00%

  

 

Magnum Hunter Resources Corp. Warrants*D

     115         —     
       

 

 

 

TOTAL WARRANTS - 0.00%

  

     —     
       

 

 

 

(Cost $–)

  

  

 

           Rate^         Shares         Value   

MONEY MARKET FUND - 0.23%

  

BlackRock FedFund

     0.01%         6,823         6,823   
          

 

 

 

TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUND - 0.23%

  

     6,823   
          

 

 

 

(Cost $6,823)

  

  

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 100.28%

  

   $ 2,976,908   

(Cost $2,780,756)

  

  

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets - (0.28%)

  

     (8,222
          

 

 

 

NET ASSETS - 100.00%

  

   $ 2,968,686   
          

 

 

 

 

* Non-income producing security.
^ Rate disclosed as of December 31, 2011.
D Security was fair valued under procedures adopted by the Board of Directors (see Note 2).
+ This security or a portion of the security is out on loan at December 31, 2011. Total loaned securities had a value of $82,738 at December 31, 2011.

LLC - Limited Liability Company

 

 

   
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Bridgeway Small-Cap Momentum Fund

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

   LOGO
  

 

Summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of 12/31/2011 is as follows (See Note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements):

 

   

     Valuation Inputs  
     Investment in Securities (Value)  
    

Level 1
Quoted

Prices

    Level 2
Significant
Observable
Inputs
    Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
    Total  
 

Common Stocks

    $2,873,846        $ —          $        $ 2,873,846   

Exchange

         

Traded Fund

    96,239        —          —          96,239   

Warrants

    —          —          —          —     

Money Market Fund

    —          6,823        —          6,823   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL

  $ 2,970,085        $     6,823        $ —        $ 2,976,908   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

  

 

 

   
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Small-Cap Growth Fund

MANAGER’S COMMENTARY

   LOGO
(Unaudited)

December 31, 2011

Dear Fellow Small-Cap Growth Fund Shareholder,

For the quarter ended December 31, 2011, our Fund was up 19.95%, outperforming our primary market benchmark, the Rus-sell 2000 Growth Index (+14.99%) and our peer benchmark, the Lipper Small-Cap Growth Funds Index (+12.88%). It was a good quarter on an absolute and relative basis, and we are quite pleased.

For the six month semi-annual period ended December 31, 2011, our Fund couldn’t overcome a poor quarter ended September 30, 2011 — the most macro-driven market we have seen (see pages 3 to 7), and an environment generally not favorable to the Fund. The Fund declined 11.83%, underperforming our primary market benchmark, the Russell 2000 Growth Index (-10.59%) and our peer benchmark, the Lipper Small-Cap Growth Funds Index (-11.43%).

Fortunately, the Fund did outperform its benchmarks in three of the four calendar quarters, giving us a lead for the calendar year ended December 31, 2011. Our Fund declined 0.63%, outperforming our primary market benchmark, the Russell 2000 Growth Index (-2.91%) and our peer benchmark, the Lipper Small-Cap Growth Funds Index (-3.40%). While we made good progress in the last quarter, we still have much catch-up to do for the five-year period.

The table below presents our quarter, six-month, one-year, five-year, and life-to-date financial results. See the next page for a graph of performance since inception.

 

                 Annualized
     

Quarter

10/1/11

to 12/31/11

 

6 Months

7/1/11

to 12/31/11

 

1 Year

1/1/11

to 12/31/11

 

5 Years

1/1/07

to 12/31/11

 

Life-to-Date

10/31/03

to 12/31/11

Small-Cap Growth Fund    19.95%   -11.83%   -0.63%   -5.05%   1.19%

Russell 2000 Growth Index

   14.99%   -10.59%   -2.91%    2.09%   5.53%

Lipper Small-Cap Growth Funds Index

   12.88%   -11.43%   -3.40%    1.14%   4.25%

Performance figures quoted in the table above and graph below represent past performance and are no guarantee of future results. Total return figures in the table above and the graph below include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. The table above and the graph below do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. The recent growth rate in the stock market has helped to produce short-term returns that are not typical and may not continue in the future.

The Russell 2000 Growth Index is an unmanaged index that consists of stocks in the Russell 2000 Index with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values with dividends reinvested. The Lipper Small-Cap Growth Funds Index is an index of small-company, growth-oriented funds compiled by Lipper, Inc. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

According to data from Lipper, Inc. as of December 31, 2011, Small-Cap Growth Fund ranked 130th of 511 small-cap growth funds for the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2011, 385th of 388 over the last five years and 290th of 297 such funds since inception in October, 2003. Lipper, Inc. is an independent mutual fund rating service that ranks funds in various fund categories by making comparative calculations using total returns.

 

   
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Small-Cap Growth Fund

MANAGER’S COMMENTARY (continued)

   LOGO
(Unaudited)   

 

Small-Cap Growth Fund vs. Russell 2000 Growth Index & Lipper Small-Cap Growth Funds Index

from Inception 10/31/03 to 12/31/11

 

 

LOGO

Detailed Explanation of Quarterly Performance

 

 

The Short Version: The Health Care sector played a big role in the positive performance for the quarter, while the Information Technology sector dominated the worst contributors list.

The Health Care sector has overcome the tremendous uncertainties of the ongoing reform debate. Four related firms were among the top contributors for the past three months. Combined, they added almost three percent to the Fund’s return. Consumer Discretionary stocks were also well represented as two holdings made the best contributors list for the quarter as well.

These are the Fund’s ten best-contributing stocks for the quarter ended December 31, 2011:

 

Rank   Description   Industry   % Contribution to Return
1   Metropolitan Health Networks, Inc.   Health Care Providers & Services   1.2%
2   Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc.   Media   1.1%
3   DXP Enterprises, Inc.   Trading Companies and Distributors   1.1%
4   OSI Systems, Inc.   Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components   0.8%
5   FEI Co.   Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components   0.7%
6   Select Comfort Corp.   Specialty Retail   0.7%
7   Consolidated Graphics, Inc.   Commercial Services & Supplies   0.6%
8   Synergetics USA, Inc.   Health Care Equipment & Supplies   0.6%
9   Align Technology, Inc.   Health Care Equipment & Supplies   0.5%
10   HealthStream, Inc.   Health Care Technology   0.5%

You can put a price on a good night’s sleep. Select Comfort manufactures adjustable firmness mattresses that sell for prices ranging from $800 up to $5,000. The company’s earnings and revenues have grown by double-digits over the past three quarters. In the third quarter of 2011, sales jumped by 25% and profits soared by over 60%. The company initiated a national television ad campaign that has gained momentum of late and has proven to be quite successful in educating consumers about the advantages of their product for sleep. During the three-month period, its share price climbed by over 50% and contributed almost three-fourths of a percent to the Fund’s return.

 

   
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Small-Cap Growth Fund

MANAGER’S COMMENTARY (continued)

   LOGO
(Unaudited)   

 

Although the economy has shown signs of rebounding of late, businesses and consumers still do not appear to be stepping up their purchases of computers and electronics (unless they are manufactured by Apple). Four Information Technology holdings made the list of worst contributors. Combined, they hindered Fund performance by about one-half of a percent.

These are the Fund’s ten worst-contributing stocks for the quarter ended December 31, 2011:

 

Rank    Description    Industry    % Contribution to Return

1

   Crocs, Inc.    Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods    -0.6%

2

   Alaska Communications Systems Group, Inc.    Diversified Telecommunication Services    -0.3%

3

   Richardson Electronics, Ltd.    Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components    -0.2%

4

   Unisys Corp.    IT Services    -0.2%

5

   Ezcorp, Inc.    Consumer Finance    -0.1%

6

   RadNet, Inc.    Health Care Providers & Services    -0.1%

7

   DFC Global Corp.    Consumer Finance    -0.1%

8

   Darling International, Inc.    Food Products    -0.1%

9

   Veeco Instruments, Inc.    Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment    -0.1%

10

   Globecomm Systems, Inc.    Communications Equipment    -0.1%

Though Crocs still has a loyal following and strong customer base of folks who like wearing its goofy-looking, colorful clogs, the company is not immune to difficulties in the current economic environment. In October 2011, management warned that revenue and earnings growth were slowing as the company deals with weakness in Europe and a cautious domestic consumer. Its share price plummeted close to 40% on the warning and never recovered, despite a later earnings report that showed solid sales out of China. The stock had been up over 50% year-to-date before the announcement. For the quarter, the holding dropped over 30% and cost the Fund over one-half of a percent in value.

Detailed Explanation of Calendar Year Performance

 

The Short Version: Consumer Discretionary stocks contribute the most to Fund returns. Industrials and Materials stocks were impacted by the floods in Thailand and were costly to Fund returns.

Despite numerous ongoing uncertainties, the calendar year could be considered a “return of the consumer” as investors welcomed some better labor statistics and what some considered a solid holiday season. Four Consumer Discretionary stocks made the list of top performers; combined, they contributed over three percent to the Fund’s return.

These are the Fund’s ten best-contributing stocks for the calendar year ended December 31, 2011:

 

Rank    Description    Industry    % Contribution to Return

1

   Metropolitan Health Networks, Inc.    Health Care Providers & Services    1.1%

2

   Ulta Salon Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc.    Specialty Retail    1.1%

3

   Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc.    Media    0.9%

4

   Nanometrics, Inc.    Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment    0.9%

5

   Polypore International, Inc.    Chemicals    0.8%

6

   Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc.    Specialty Retail    0.7%

7

   Select Comfort Corp.    Specialty Retail    0.6%

8

   OSI Systems, Inc.    Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components    0.6%

9

   DXP Enterprises, Inc.    Trading Companies & Distributors    0.6%

10

   Synergetics USA, Inc.    Health Care Equipment & Supplies    0.5%

Although viewers complain about all of the negative political ads, they actually pay off quite well for broadcasting companies. One such company, Sinclair Broadcast Group, was among the Fund’s top contributors for the calendar year. As the political campaign season heated up, candidates began to air ads in major primary states. Sinclair has been in expansion mode and recently announced the acquisition of media companies with major markets in Florida and New York. In November, the holding

 

   
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Small-Cap Growth Fund

MANAGER’S COMMENTARY (continued)

   LOGO
(Unaudited)

 

posted better-than-expected quarterly results and rewarded shareholders with a cash dividend. For the year, the holding contributed almost one percent to the Fund’s return.

The Japan earthquake had a dramatic effect early in the year on domestic manufacturing as supply chains came to a virtual standstill. The Asian country entered slow recovery mode and its trading partners were impacted. Although signs of a rebound emerged later in the year, floods in Thailand served to slow the progress. The Industrials and Materials sectors each had two holdings among the Fund’s worst contributors during the calendar year.

These are the Fund’s ten worst-contributing stocks for the calendar year ended December 31, 2011:

 

Rank    Description    Industry    % Contribution to Return
1    NN, Inc.    Machinery    -1.0%
2    Travelzoo, Inc.    Internet Software & Services    -0.8%
3    Alaska Communications Systems Group, Inc.    Diversified Telecommunication Services    -0.8%
4    Materion Corp.    Metals & Mining    -0.7%
5    LeCroy Corp.    Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components    -0.7%
6    GT Advanced Technologies, Inc.    Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment    -0.7%
7    L&L Energy, Inc.    Metals & Mining    -0.6%
8    Flotek Industries, Inc.    Energy Equipment & Services    -0.6%
9    ION Geophysical Corp.    Energy Equipment & Services    -0.6%
10    Veeco Instruments, Inc.    Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment    -0.5%

GT Advanced Technologies provides energy efficient lighting and other equipment and services, primarily for the solar industry. During the year, many related stocks came under pressure as global demand for solar projects slowed and excess capacity prompted severe price cuts throughout the industry. Additionally, the US government began investigating certain Chinese companies within the industry, raising concerns about unfair business practices. GT Advanced Technologies supplies certain machinery and other equipment to China. Fears that its operations could be impacted if a trade dispute ensues between the two countries caused the stock’s price drop. The holding was among the worst contributors for the calendar and cost the Fund almost three-fourths of a percent in return.

Top Ten Holdings as of December 31, 2011

 

Six of the Fund’s top contributors for the December 2011 quarter were also among the largest holdings at the end of the calendar year: Metropolitan Health Networks, Sinclair Broadcast Group, DXP Enterprises, OSI Systems, Consolidated Graphics, Select Comfort. The Fund was broadly diversified, and no single holding accounted for greater than 2.6% of the net assets. The ten largest positions represented just over 21% of the total assets of the Fund.

 

Rank    Description    Industry    % of Net Assets

1

   Metropolitan Health Networks, Inc.    Health Care Providers & Services    2.6%

2

   Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc.    Media    2.5%

3

   DXP Enterprises, Inc.    Trading Companies & Distributors    2.5%

4

   OSI Systems, Inc.    Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components    2.2%

5

   Richardson Electronics, Ltd.    Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components    2.1%

6

   Consolidated Graphics, Inc.    Commercial Services & Supplies    2.0%

7

   RPC, Inc.    Energy Equipment & Services    1.9%

8

   Sauer-Danfoss, Inc.    Machinery    1.9%

9

   Select Comfort Corp.    Specialty Retail    1.8%

10

   Ulta Salon Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc.    Specialty Retail    1.8%
   Total       21.3%

 

   
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Small-Cap Growth Fund

MANAGER’S COMMENTARY (continued)

   LOGO
(Unaudited)

 

Industry Sector Representation as of December 31, 2011

 

The Consumer Discretionary sector displayed the biggest disparity between the Fund and the Russell 2000 Growth Index. That sector also represented the Fund’s largest allocation at the end of the calendar year. At the other end of the spectrum, Information Technology was our most underrepresented sector relative to our primary market benchmark.

 

      % of Net Assets   % of Russell 2000
Growth Index
  Difference

Consumer Discretionary

     20.8%     14.4%     6.4%

Consumer Staples

       4.3%       4.2%     0.1%

Energy

       5.5%       8.8%   -3.3%

Financials

       6.7%       7.8%   -1.1%

Health Care

     18.9%     20.0%   -1.1%

Industrials

     20.3%     16.3%     4.0%

Information Technology

     18.2%     23.3%   -5.1%

Materials

       4.0%       4.1%   -0.1%

Telecommunication Services

       1.1%       1.0%     0.1%

Utilities

       0.0%       0.1%   -0.1%

Cash & Other Assets

       0.2%       0.0%     0.2%

Total

   100.0%   100.0%  

Disclaimer

 

The views expressed here are exclusively those of Fund management. These views, including those related to market sectors or individual stocks, are not meant as investment advice and should not be considered predictive in nature. Any favorable (or unfavorable) description of a holding applies only as of December 31, 2011, unless otherwise stated. Security positions can and do change thereafter. Discussions of historical performance do not guarantee and are not indicative of future performance.

Market volatility can significantly impact short-term performance. The Fund is not an appropriate investment for short-term investors. Investments in small companies generally carry greater risk than is customarily associated with larger companies. This additional risk is attributable to a number of factors, including the relatively limited financial resources that are typically available to small companies and the fact that small companies often have comparatively limited product lines. In addition, the stock of small companies tends to be more volatile than the stock of large companies, particularly in the short term and particularly in the early stages of an economic or market downturn. Shareholders of the Fund, therefore, are taking on more risk than they would if they invested in the stock market as a whole.

Conclusion

 

Thank you for your continued investment in Small-Cap Growth Fund. We encourage your feedback; your reactions and concerns are important to us.

Sincerely,

The Investment Management Team

 

   
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Bridgeway Small-Cap Growth Fund

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

   LOGO
Showing percentage of net assets as of December 31, 2011 (Unaudited)

 

Industry

  Company     Shares           Value   

COMMON STOCKS - 99.97%

  

Aerospace & Defense - 2.03%

  

 

Astronics Corp.*

    9,800             $ 350,938   
 

Triumph Group, Inc.

    6,400         374,080   
      

 

 

 
         725,018   
 

Air Freight & Logistics - 1.23%

  

 

Park-Ohio Holdings Corp.*

    24,600         438,864   
 

Airlines - 1.69%

  

 

Alaska Air Group, Inc.*

    8,000         600,720   
 

Auto Components - 2.34%

  

 

American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc.*

    47,100         465,819   
 

Tenneco, Inc.*

    12,400         369,272   
      

 

 

 
         835,091   
 

Beverages - 0.85%

  

 

Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated

    5,200         304,460   
 

Capital Markets - 0.78%

  

 

Ladenburg Thalmann Financial Services, Inc.*

    111,700         277,016   
 

Chemicals - 1.71%

  

 

Innospec, Inc.*

    14,100         395,787   
 

TPC Group, Inc.*

    9,100         212,303   
      

 

 

 
         608,090   
 

Commercial Services & Supplies - 3.23%

  

 

A.T. Cross Co., Class A*

    11,200         126,336   
 

Consolidated Graphics, Inc.*

    14,500         700,060   
 

Team, Inc.*

    10,900         324,275   
      

 

 

 
         1,150,671   
 

Communications Equipment - 0.48%

  

 

Digi International, Inc.*

    15,400         171,864   
 

Construction & Engineering - 1.08%

  

 

MYR Group, Inc.*

    20,200         386,628   
 

Consumer Finance - 5.15%

  

 

Cash America International, Inc.

    3,200         149,216   
 

Credit Acceptance Corp.*

    6,400         526,592   
 

DFC Global Corp.*

    10,500         189,630   
 

Ezcorp, Inc., Class A*

    20,700         545,859   
 

World Acceptance Corp.*

    5,800         426,300   
      

 

 

 
         1,837,597   

Industry

  Company     Shares           Value   
    

Diversified Consumer Services - 1.23%

  

 

Bridgepoint Education, Inc.*+

    19,000             $ 437,000   

Diversified Telecommunication Services - 1.07%

  

 

SureWest Communications

    14,400         173,232   
 

Vonage Holdings Corp.*

    85,300         208,985   
      

 

 

 
         382,217   

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components - 7.83%

  

 

Brightpoint, Inc.*

    31,600         340,016   
 

FEI Co.*

    13,400         546,452   
 

Insight Enterprises, Inc.*

    23,600         360,844   
 

OSI Systems, Inc.*

    16,300         795,114   
 

Richardson Electronics, Ltd.

    60,900         748,461   
      

 

 

 
         2,790,887   

Energy Equipment & Services - 2.98%

  

 

Pioneer Drilling Co.*

    38,100         368,808   
 

RPC, Inc.+

    38,050         694,412   
      

 

 

 
         1,063,220   

Food & Staples Retailing - 1.91%

  

 

Casey’s General Stores, Inc.

    7,300         376,023   
 

Pricesmart, Inc.

    4,400         306,196   
      

 

 

 
         682,219   

Food Products - 1.51%

  

 

Darling International, Inc.*

    27,400         364,146   
 

Smart Balance, Inc.*

    32,500         174,200   
      

 

 

 
         538,346   

Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 4.98%

  

 

Align Technology, Inc.*

    21,900         519,578   
 

Orthofix International NV*

    11,000         387,530   
 

RTI Biologics, Inc.*

    56,100         249,084   
 

Synergetics USA, Inc.*

    83,900         619,182   
      

 

 

 
         1,775,374   

Health Care Providers & Services - 12.19%

  

 

AMERIGROUP Corp.*

    8,000         472,640   
 

Centene Corp.*

    9,100         360,269   
 

Corvel Corp.*

    9,100         470,561   
 

Ensign Group, Inc. (The)

    14,300         350,350   
 

Metropolitan Health Networks, Inc.*

    122,626         916,016   
 

MWI Veterinary Supply, Inc.*

    4,800         318,912   
 

Providence Service Corp. (The)*

    36,600         503,616   
 

 

   
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Bridgeway Small-Cap Growth Fund

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

   LOGO
Showing percentage of net assets as of December 31, 2011(Unaudited)   

 

Industry

  Company      Shares         Value   

Common Stocks (continued)

  

Health Care Providers & Services (continued)

  

 

RadNet, Inc.*

     100,000             $ 213,000   
 

U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc.

     10,200         200,736   
 

WellCare Health Plans, Inc.*

     10,300         540,750   
       

 

 

 
          4,346,850   
 

Health Care Technology - 1.74%

  

 

HealthStream, Inc.*

     33,600         619,920   
 

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 3.58%

  

 

Caribou Coffee Co., Inc.*

     13,300         185,535   
 

CEC Entertainment, Inc.#

     7,800         268,710   
 

Domino’s Pizza, Inc.*

     16,900         573,755   
 

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc.*

     38,100         249,174   
       

 

 

 
          1,277,174   
 

Insurance - 0.80%

  

 

Crawford & Co., Class B

     46,000         283,360   
 

Internet Software & Services - 1.40%

  

 

j2 Global, Inc.

     13,100         368,634   
 

Travelzoo, Inc.*+

     5,300         130,274   
       

 

 

 
          498,908   
 

IT Services - 5.33%

  

 

CACI International, Inc.,

       
 

Class A*

     7,700         430,584   
 

Cardtronics, Inc.*

     14,800         400,488   
 

Computer Task Group, Inc.*

     34,600         487,168   
 

Heartland Payment Systems, Inc.

     14,600         355,656   
 

Unisys Corp.*

     11,400         224,694   
       

 

 

 
          1,898,590   
 

Leisure Equipment & Products - 1.23%

  

 

Sturm Ruger & Co., Inc.

     13,100         438,326   
 

Machinery - 6.12%

  

 

Sauer-Danfoss, Inc.*

     18,400         666,264   
 

Tennant Co.

     6,600         256,542   
 

Titan International, Inc.+

     18,600         361,956   
 

Trimas Corp.*

     30,800         552,860   
 

Twin Disc, Inc.

     9,500         345,040   
       

 

 

 
          2,182,662   
 

Media - 2.55%

  

 

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc., Class A

     80,100         907,533   
 

Metals & Mining - 2.33%

  

 

Haynes International, Inc.

     6,600         360,360   
 

Materion Corp.*

     19,400         471,032   
       

 

 

 
          831,392   

Industry

  Company           Shares         Value   

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 2.54%

  

 

Cheniere Energy, Inc.*

     42,900             $ 372,801   
 

Crosstex Energy, Inc.

     15,200         192,128   
 

CVR Energy, Inc.*

     8,300         155,459   
 

Westmoreland Coal Co.*

     14,400         183,600   
          

 

 

 
             903,988   

Professional Services - 1.24%

  

 

Insperity, Inc.

     17,500         443,625   

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 1.96%

  

 

GT Advanced Technologies, Inc.*+

     71,700         519,108   
 

Veeco Instruments, Inc.*+

     8,700         180,960   
          

 

 

 
             700,068   

Software - 1.20%

     
 

ePlus, Inc.*

     8,900         251,692   
 

QAD, Inc., Class A*

     16,600         174,300   
          

 

 

 
             425,992   

Specialty Retail - 9.96%

  

 

America’s Car-Mart, Inc.*

     6,900         270,342   
 

Cost Plus, Inc.*+

     44,800         436,800   
 

Destination Maternity Corp.

     10,800         180,576   
 

Genesco, Inc.*

     6,200         382,788   
 

Monro Muffler Brake, Inc.

     9,850         382,082   
 

Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc.*

     18,000         380,340   
 

Select Comfort Corp.*

     29,400         637,686   
 

Ulta Salon Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc.*

     9,700         629,724   
 

Zumiez, Inc.*

     9,000         249,840   
          

 

 

 
             3,550,178   

Trading Companies & Distributors - 3.72%

  

 

DXP Enterprises, Inc.*

     27,700         891,940   
 

Kaman Corp.

     6,500         177,580   
 

Titan Machinery, Inc.*

     11,800         256,414   
          

 

 

 
             1,325,934   
          

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS - 99.97%

(Cost $32,649,151)

  

  

     35,639,782   
          

 

 

 
   Rate^      Shares         Value   

MONEY MARKET FUND - 0.42%

  

BlackRock FedFund

   0.01%      149,407         149,407   
          

 

 

 

TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUND - 0.42%

(Cost $149,407)

  

  

     149,407   
          

 

 

 
 

 

   
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Bridgeway Small-Cap Growth Fund

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

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Showing percentage of net assets as of December 31, 2011 (Unaudited)   

 

                Value   

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 100.39%

         $ 35,789,189   

(Cost $32,798,558)

    

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets - (0.39%)

     (139,010
       

 

 

 
 

NET ASSETS - 100.00%

         $ 35,650,179   
       

 

 

 
 

*      Non-income producing security.

#      Securities, or a portion thereof, segregated to cover the Fund’s potential obligation under swap agreements. The total value of segregated assets is $268,710.

^     Rate disclosed as of December 31, 2011.

+     This security or a portion of the security is out on loan at December 31, 2011. Total loaned securities had a value of $2,221,186 at December 31, 2011.

         

           

        

          

Summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of 12/31/2011 is as follows (See Note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements):    
    Valuation Inputs  

 

 
    Investment in Securities (Value)  

 

 
   

Level 1
Quoted

Prices

    Level 2
Significant
Observable
Inputs
   

Level 3

Significant

Unobservable

Inputs

    Total  

 

 

Common Stocks

  $ 35,639,782      $      $      $ 35,639,782   

Money Market Fund

           149,407               149,407   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL

  $ 35,639,782      $ 149,407      $      $ 35,789,189   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

   
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Small-Cap Value Fund

MANAGER’S COMMENTARY

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(Unaudited)

December 31, 2011

Dear Fellow Small-Cap Value Fund Shareholder,

For the quarter ended December 31, 2011, our Fund was up 16.69%, outperforming our primary market benchmark, the Russell 2000 Value Index (+15.97%), and our peer benchmark, the Lipper Small-Cap Value Funds Index (+16.03%). It was a good quarter on an absolute and relative basis and we are pleased.

For the six month semi-annual period ended December 31, 2011, our Fund declined 8.70%, slightly outperforming our primary market benchmark, the Russell 2000 Value Index (-8.94%), and our peer benchmark, the Lipper Small-Cap Value Funds Index (-8.91%).

Fortunately, the Fund did outperform its benchmarks in three of the four calendar quarters, giving us a lead for the calendar year ended December 31, 2011. Our Fund returned 1.05%, outperforming our primary market benchmark, the Russell 2000 Value Index (-5.50%), and our peer benchmark, the Lipper Small-Cap Value Funds Index (-4.82%). While we made good progress in the last quarter, we still have some significant catch-up to do for the five-year period.

The table below presents our quarter, six-month, one-year, five-year, and life-to-date financial results. See the next page for a graph of performance since inception.

 

                          Annualized  
     

Quarter

10/1/11

to 12/31/11

    

6 Months

7/1/11 to

12/31/11

    

1 Year

1/1/11 to
12/31/11

    

5 Years

1/1/07

to 12/31/11

    

Life-to-Date

10/31/03

to 12/31/11

 

Small-Cap Value Fund

     16.69%           -8.70%           1.05%           -2.74%           4.27%       

Russell 2000 Value Index

     15.97%           -8.94%           -5.50%           -1.87%           5.49%       

Lipper Small-Cap Value Funds Index

     16.03%           -8.91%           -4.82%           0.41%           6.53%       

Performance figures quoted in the table above and graph below represent past performance and are no guarantee of future results. Total return figures in the table above include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. The table above and the graph below do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. The recent growth rate in the stock market has helped to produce short-term returns that are not typical and may not continue in the future.

The Russell 2000 Value Index is an unmanaged index that consists of stocks in the Russell 2000 Index with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values with dividends reinvested. The Lipper Small-Cap Value Funds Index is an index of small-company, value-oriented funds compiled by Lipper, Inc. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

According to data from Lipper, Inc. as of December 31, 2011, Small-Cap Value Fund ranked 20th of 305 small-cap value funds for the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2011, 209th of 232 over the last five years and 149th of 165 such funds since inception in October, 2003. Lipper, Inc. is an independent mutual fund rating service that ranks funds in various fund categories by making comparative calculations using total returns.

 

   
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MANAGER’S COMMENTARY (continued)

   LOGO

(Unaudited)

 

Small-Cap Value Fund vs. Russell 2000 Value Index & Lipper Small-Cap Value Funds Index from Inception 10/31/03 to 12/31/11

 

 

LOGO

Detailed Explanation of Quarterly Performance

 

 

The Short Version: The best contributors list was well diversified with two Consumer Discretionary stocks making the list. The Financials sector dominated the worst contributors list.

The quarter could be considered a “return of the consumer” as investors welcomed what many considered a solid holiday season. Two Consumer Discretionary stocks (one media, one retail) highlighted the list of top contributors. Combined they added over one and one-half percent to the Fund’s return.

These are the Fund’s ten best-contributing stocks for the quarter ended December 31, 2011:

 

Rank   Description   Industry   % Contribution to Return
1   Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc.   Media   1.1%
2   HealthSpring, Inc.   Health Care Providers & Services   1.0%
3   OSI Systems, Inc.   Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components   0.8%
4   Hercules Offshore, Inc.   Energy Equipment & Services   0.7%
5   First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc.   Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)   0.7%
6   Quaker Chemical Corp.   Chemicals   0.6%
7   Alaska Air Group, Inc.   Airlines   0.6%
8   Amerco, Inc.   Road & Rail   0.6%
9   Employers Holdings, Inc.   Insurance   0.5%
10   Cost Plus, Inc.   Specialty Retail   0.5%

With interest rates at historically low levels, some income investors have sought out returns generated from dividend paying stocks. Amerco, parent of do-it-yourself moving and storage company U-Haul, announced a special dividend in December that translated into a yield in excess of that paid by the five-year treasury (at the time). The company does not currently pay a regular dividend, but with solid cash flow from operations, some analysts expect this move to be a sign of future shareholder rewards. Amerco has experienced favorable increases in profits and revenues from its three key segments (moving/storage, life insurance, property and casualty insurance) and sales have increased over 10% for six straight quarters. The holding rose over 40% and contributed over one-half of a percent to the Fund’s return for the quarter.

Five Financials sector stocks made the list of worst contributors for the quarter as small banks, REITs, and investments firms are still dealing with ongoing uncertainties in the economy. While the big banks are showing signs of rebounding and exhibit enhanced lending, the local and regional institutions continue to be impacted by a weak (but strengthening) labor market and

 

   
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MANAGER’S COMMENTARY (continued)

   LOGO

(Unaudited)

 

cautious consumers. Additionally, some mortgage related holdings have struggled in terms of valuations because of the US rating downgrade and ongoing European sovereign debt mess.

These are the Fund’s ten worst-contributing stocks for the quarter ended December 31, 2011:

 

Rank   Description    Industry    % Contribution to Return
1   IDT Corp.    Diversified Telecommunication Services    -0.3%
2   Gramercy Capital Corp.    Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)    -0.2%
3   Richardson Electronics, Ltd.    Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components    -0.2%
4   Omega Protein Corp.    Food Products    -0.1%
5   United Community Banks, Inc.    Commercial Banks    -0.1%
6   Unisys Corp.    IT Services    -0.1%
7   Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Inc.    Biotechnology    -0.1%
8   MPG Office Trust, Inc.    Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)    -0.1%
9   Arlington Asset Investment Corp.    Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)    -0.1%
10   iStar Financial, Inc.    Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)    -0.1%

Four real estate companies cost the Fund during the December quarter as uncertainty continued to reign over the related markets. While some data shows a rebound in housing and certain commercial property valuations, the ongoing worries about the European sovereign issues and even the US credit rating, have hurt debt related instruments that invest in real estate loans and related products. For example, iStar Financial is a REIT that owns senior and mezzanine commercial real estate debt. It posted third quarter earnings that significantly declined from the second quarter and badly missed analysts’ expectations. Although management pointed out that its provision for bad debt expenses fell, the damage had been done. Combined, the four real estate holdings cost the Fund about one-half of a percent for the quarter.

Detailed Explanation of Calendar Year Performance

 

 

The Short Version: The Industrials sector had three companies on both the best and worst contributors list for the calendar year.

Calendar year 2012 was clearly a period of uncertainty in the economy and stock markets as many lingering issues at home and abroad (Europe, China, Japan) brought a cautious mindset to investors. In what some may consider a “stock picker’s” market, winners and losers can be found from most sectors of the economy. Six different sectors were represented on the best contributors list for the calendar year. Three Industrials holdings contributed over one and one-half percent to the Fund’s return as some manufacturers overcame a slowdown from the Japanese earthquake and had a strong rebound later in the year.

These are the Fund’s ten best-contributing stocks for the calendar year ended December 31, 2011:

 

Rank   Description    Industry    % Contribution to Return
1   HealthSpring, Inc.    Health Care Providers & Services    1.7%
2   Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc.    Media    0.9%
3   International Coal Group, Inc.    Metals & Mining    0.8%
4   Advance America Cash Advance Centers, Inc.    Consumer Finance    0.7%
5   Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc.    Specialty Retail    0.6%
6   Alaska Air Group, Inc.    Airlines    0.6%
7   OSI Systems, Inc.   

Electronic Equipment,

Instruments & Components

   0.6%
8   World Acceptance Corp.    Consumer Finance    0.6%
9   United Rentals, Inc.    Trading Companies & Distributors    0.5%
10   Mueller Industries, Inc.    Machinery    0.5%

 

   
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MANAGER’S COMMENTARY (continued)

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(Unaudited)

 

Although viewers complain about all of the negative political ads, they actually pay off quite well for broadcasting companies. Sinclair Broadcast Group was the Fund’s second best contributor for the calendar year. As the political campaign season heated up, candidates began to air ads in major primary states. Sinclair has been in expansion mode and recently announced the acquisition of media companies with major markets in Florida and New York. In November, the holding posted better-than-expected quarterly results and rewarded shareholders with a cash dividend. For the year, the stock contributed over one percent to the Fund’s return.

A total of seven sectors were represented on the worst contributors list. Three Industrials companies cost the Fund over one and one-half percent return for the year. (Apparently, the Industrials sector had strong and weak performers in the challenging, uncertain marketplace we experienced in 2011.) During the 12-month period, four holdings lost over 50% of their values.

These are the Fund’s ten worst-contributing stocks for the calendar year ended December 31, 2011:

 

Rank   Description    Industry    % Contribution to Return 

1

  EMCORE Corp.    Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment    -0.7%

2

  ValueVision Media, Inc.    Internet & Catalog Retail    -0.7%

3

  Republic Airways Holdings, Inc.    Airlines    -0.7%

4

  Kindred Healthcare, Inc.    Health Care Providers & Services    -0.6%

5

  IDT Corp.    Diversified Telecommunication Services    -0.6%

6

  MPG Office Trust, Inc.    Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)    -0.5%

7

  Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corp.    Construction & Engineering    -0.5%

8

  Omega Protein Corp.    Food Products    -0.4%

9

  Ceradyne, Inc.    Aerospace & Defense    -0.4%

10

  Gramercy Capital Corp.    Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)    -0.4%

In August 2011, ValueVision, the multi-channel retailer behind the home shopping network, ShopNBC, posted quarterly financial results that badly missed analysts’ sales expectations. Its stock plummeted over 30% in the days that followed and has not been able to recover. Investors also worried about the liquidation of a key supplier that could hinder future operations. The stock dropped over 50% during the calendar year and cost the Fund almost three-fourths of a percent in returns.

Top Ten Holdings as of December 31, 2011

 

 

Six of the Fund’s top contributors for the December 2011 quarter were also among the largest holdings at the end of the calendar year: First Industrial, Sinclair, Alaska Air, Hercules Offshore, OSI Systems, Amerco. Three REITs highlighted the Fund’s top ten holdings at year-end. Still, the Fund was broadly diversified and no single holding accounted for greater than 2.7% of the net assets. The ten largest positions represented just less than 22% of the total assets of the Fund.

 

Rank   Description    Industry    % of Net
Assets

1

  First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc.    Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)    2.7%

2

  SInclair Broadcast Group, Inc.    Media    2.7%

3

  Alaska Air Group, Inc.    Airlines    2.3%

4

  Meadowbrook Insurance Group, Inc.    Insurance    2.2%

5

  BioMed Realty Trust, Inc.    Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)    2.1%

6

  Hercules Offshore, Inc.    Energy Equipment & Services    2.1%

7

  OSI Systems, Inc.    Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components    2.0%

8

  Photronics, Inc.    Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment    1.9%

9

  Amerco, Inc.    Road & Rail    1.9%

10

  Weingarten Realty Investors    Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)    1.9%
  Total       21.8%

 

   
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Small-Cap Value Fund

MANAGER’S COMMENTARY (continued)

   LOGO

(Unaudited)

 

Industry Sector Representation as of December 31, 2011

 

 

The Fund was slightly overweighted in the Consumer Discretionary sector compared to Russell 2000 Value Index. The biggest disparity between the Fund and the Russell 2000 Value index was found in the Utilities sector which had a relatively small allocation.

 

      % of Net Assets   % of
Russell 2000
Value Index
  Difference 

Consumer Discretionary

     14.3%     11.7%    2.6%

Consumer Staples

       3.5%       3.1%    0.4%

Energy

       4.9%       4.6%    0.3%

Financials

     36.1%     36.8%   -0.7%

Health Care

       3.9%       5.3%   -1.4%

Industrials

     15.7%     14.8%    0.9%

Information Technology

       9.3%     10.9%   -1.6%

Materials

       7.0%       4.9%    2.1%

Telecommunication Services

       1.2%       0.6%    0.6%

Utilities

       3.8%       7.3%   -3.5%

Cash & Other Assets

       0.3%       0.0%    0.3%

Total

   100.0%   100.0%  

Disclaimer

 

 

The views expressed here are exclusively those of Fund management. These views, including those related to market sectors or individual stocks, are not meant as investment advice and should not be considered predictive in nature. Any favorable (or unfavorable) description of a holding applies only as of December 31, 2011, unless otherwise stated. Security positions can and do change thereafter. Discussions of historical performance do not guarantee and are not indicative of future performance.

Market volatility can significantly impact short-term performance. The Fund is not an appropriate investment for short-term investors. Investments in small companies generally carry greater risk than is customarily associated with larger companies. This additional risk is attributable to a number of factors, including the relatively limited financial resources that are typically available to small companies, and the fact that small companies often have comparatively limited product lines. In addition, the stock of small companies tends to be more volatile than the stock of large companies, particularly in the short term and particularly in the early stages of an economic or market downturn. Shareholders of the Fund, therefore, are taking on more risk than they would if they invested in the stock market as a whole.

Conclusion

 

 

Thank you for your continued investment in Small-Cap Value Fund. We encourage your feedback; your reactions and concerns are important to us.

Sincerely,

The Investment Management Team

 

   
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

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Showing percentage of net assets as of December 31, 2011 (Unaudited)   

 

Industry

  Company     Shares        Value   

COMMON STOCKS - 99.81%

  

Aerospace & Defense - 2.81%

  

 

Ceradyne, Inc.*

    20,300          $   543,634   
 

Curtiss-Wright Corp.

    15,300        540,549   
 

Esterline Technologies Corp.*

    10,500        587,685   
 

Triumph Group, Inc.

    6,300        368,235   
     

 

 

 
        2,040,103   
 

Airlines - 2.95%

  

 

Alaska Air Group, Inc.*

    22,200        1,666,998   
 

SkyWest, Inc.

    37,200        468,348   
     

 

 

 
        2,135,346   
 

Auto Components - 0.44%

  

 

Standard Motor Products, Inc.

    15,900        318,795   
 

Biotechnology - 0.33%

  

 

Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

    51,000        242,760   
 

Capital Markets - 1.55%

  

 

Arlington Asset Investment Corp., Class A

    32,700        697,491   
 

Calamos Asset Management, Inc., Class A

    34,100        426,591   
     

 

 

 
        1,124,082   
 

Chemicals - 3.92%

  

 

American Vanguard Corp.

    37,100        494,914   
 

Quaker Chemical Corp.

    32,500        1,263,925   
 

Westlake Chemical Corp.

    27,000        1,086,480   
     

 

 

 
        2,845,319   
 

Commercial Banks - 5.56%

  

 

BancFirst Corp.

    11,000        412,940   
 

Bancorp, Inc. (The)*

    47,200        341,256   
 

City Holding Co.+

    39,100        1,325,099   
 

FNB Corp.

    33,300        376,623   
 

Merchants Bancshares, Inc.

    11,500        335,800   
 

Republic Bancorp, Inc., Class A

    19,700        451,130   
 

SVB Financial Group*

    8,400        400,596   
 

United Community Banks, Inc.*+

    55,640        388,924   
     

 

 

 
        4,032,368   
 

Commercial Services & Supplies - 1.11%

  

 

Multi-Color Corp.

    31,300        805,349   
 

Construction & Engineering - 2.71%

  

 

Dycom Industries, Inc.*

    31,500        658,980   

Industry

  Company     Shares        Value   

Construction & Engineering (continued)

  

 
 

MasTec, Inc.*

    75,000          $   1,302,750   
     

 

 

 
        1,961,730   

Consumer Finance - 4.48%

  

 
 

Advance America Cash

   
 

Advance Centers, Inc.

    120,600        1,079,370   
 

Ezcorp, Inc., Class A*

    20,200        532,674   
 

Nelnet, Inc., Class A

    22,200        543,234   
 

World Acceptance Corp.*+

    14,900        1,095,150   
     

 

 

 
        3,250,428   

Diversified Financial Services - 0.75%

  

 
 

Interactive Brokers Group, Inc., Class A

    36,400        543,816   

Diversified Telecommunication Services - 1.23%

  

 
 

IDT Corp., Class B

    22,800        213,864   
 

Vonage Holdings Corp.*

    277,700        680,365   
     

 

 

 
        894,229   

Electric Utilities - 2.86%

  

 
 

Cleco Corp.

    15,400        586,740   
 

El Paso Electric Co.

    31,500        1,091,160   
 

Unitil Corp.

    13,900        394,482   
     

 

 

 
        2,072,382   

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components - 5.30%

   

 
 

Brightpoint, Inc.*

    59,500        640,220   
 

Insight Enterprises, Inc.*

    67,400        1,030,546   
 

OSI Systems, Inc.*

    30,200        1,473,156   
 

Richardson Electronics, Ltd.

    56,900        699,301   
     

 

 

 
        3,843,223   

Energy Equipment & Services - 3.84%

  

 
 

Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc.*

    34,800        549,840   
 

Hercules Offshore, Inc.*

    339,300        1,506,492   
 

Pioneer Drilling Co.*

    75,100        726,968   
     

 

 

 
        2,783,300   

Food & Staples Retailing - 1.04%

  

 
 

Pantry, Inc. (The)*

    31,900        381,843   
 

Susser Holdings Corp.*

    16,300        368,706   
     

 

 

 
        750,549   

Food Products-1.20%

  

 
 

Fresh Del Monte Produce, Inc.

    20,600        515,206   
 

Omega Protein Corp.*

    50,000        356,500   
     

 

 

 
        871,706   
 

 

   
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

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Showing percentage of net assets as of December 31, 2011 (Unaudited)   

 

Industry

  Company     Shares          Value   

Common Stocks (continued)

  

Gas Utilities - 0.95%

  

 

Laclede Group, Inc. (The)

    17,100          $   692,037   
 

Health Care Providers & Services - 2.38%

  

 

Kindred Healthcare, Inc.*

    67,100        789,767   
 

Triple-S Management Corp., Class B*

    26,100        522,522   
 

U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc.

    21,000        413,280   
     

 

 

 
        1,725,569   
 

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 2.73%

  

 

Caribou Coffee Co., Inc.*

    33,700        470,115   
 

Domino’s Pizza, Inc.*

    24,700        838,565   
 

Town Sports International Holdings, Inc.*

    91,500        672,525   
     

 

 

 
        1,981,205   
 

Household Durables - 1.61%

  

 

Blyth, Inc.

    20,600        1,170,080   
 

Industrial Conglomerates - 0.56%

  

 

Standex International Corp.

    11,800        403,206   
 

Insurance - 9.90%

  

 

Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd.

    14,900        431,504   
 

CNO Financial Group, Inc.*

    130,000        820,300   
 

Employers Holdings, Inc.

    58,200        1,052,838   
 

Infinity Property & Casualty Corp.

    16,200        919,188   
 

Meadowbrook Insurance Group, Inc.

    149,800        1,599,864   
 

ProAssurance Corp.

    13,300        1,061,606   
 

RLI Corp.

    13,400        976,324   
 

Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc.

    87,491        313,218   
     

 

 

 
        7,174,842   
 

Internet Software & Services - 0.48%

  

 

United Online, Inc.

    63,600        345,984   
 

IT Services - 1.62%

  

 

CACI International, Inc., Class A*

    15,800        883,536   
 

Unisys Corp.*

    14,900        293,679   
     

 

 

 
        1,177,215   
 

Life Sciences Tools & Services - 0.39%

  

 

Cambrex Corp.*

    39,375        282,712   
 

Machinery - 1.25%

  

 

Lydall, Inc.*

    58,500        555,165   
 

Mueller Industries, Inc.

    9,100        349,622   
     

 

 

 
        904,787   

Industry

  Company     Shares          Value   

Marine - 1.03%

  

 
 

International Shipholding Corp.

    39,900          $   745,731   

Media - 2.68%

  

 
 

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc., Class A

    171,200        1,939,696   

Metals & Mining - 1.43%

  

 
 

Kaiser Aluminum Corp.

    14,700        674,436   
 

Universal Stainless & Alloy*

    9,700        362,392   
     

 

 

 
        1,036,828   

Multiline Retail - 1.64%

  

 
 

Dillard’s, Inc., Class A+

    26,500        1,189,320   

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 1.07%

  

 
 

Swift Energy Co.*

    13,500        401,220   
 

Westmoreland Coal Co.*

    29,300        373,575   
     

 

 

 
        774,795   

Paper & Forest Products - 1.67%

  

 
 

PH Glatfelter Co.

    85,600        1,208,672   

Personal Products - 1.23%

  

 
 

Elizabeth Arden, Inc.*

    24,100        892,664   

Pharmaceuticals - 0.73%

  

 
 

Medicines Co. (The)*

    28,500        531,240   

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) - 12.87%

  

 
 

ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc.+

    59,300        418,065   
 

BioMed Realty Trust, Inc.

    85,600        1,547,648   
 

First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc.*+

    192,428        1,968,538   
 

Gramercy Capital Corp.*

    225,300        563,250   
 

iStar Financial, Inc.*+

    81,300        430,077   
 

MPG Office Trust, Inc.*#

    392,700        781,473   
 

Newcastle Investment Corp.

    181,500        843,975   
 

Retail Opportunity Investments Corp.

    91,000        1,077,440   
 

Sabra Health Care REIT, Inc.

    27,400        331,266   
 

Weingarten Realty Investors

    62,940        1,373,351   
     

 

 

 
        9,335,083   

Road & Rail - 2.44%

  

 
 

Amerco, Inc.

    15,700        1,387,880   
 

Arkansas Best Corp.

    19,800        381,546   
     

 

 

 
        1,769,426   

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 1.93%

  

 

Photronics, Inc.*

    230,300        1,400,224   
 

 

   
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

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Showing percentage of net assets as of December 31, 2011 (Unaudited)

 

Industry

  Company              Shares         Value   
Common Stocks (continued)        

Specialty Retail - 5.22%

  

       
 

Cost Plus, Inc.*

  

     93,600           $   912,600   
 

Genesco, Inc.*

  

     18,800         1,160,712   
 

Penske Automotive Group, Inc.

  

     27,500         529,375   
 

Pep Boys-Manny, Moe & Jack (The)

  

     37,800         415,800   
 

Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc.*

  

     36,200         764,906   
         

 

 

 
          3,783,393   
 

Thrifts & Mortgage Finance - 1.02%

  

       
 

Ocwen Financial Corp.*

  

     51,100         739,928   
 

Trading Companies & Distributors - 0.90%

  

 

United Rentals, Inc.*+

  

     22,200         656,010   
         

 

 

 
 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS-99.81%

  

     72,376,132   
         

 

 

 

(Cost $65,077,484)

  

    
 
      Rate^         Shares         Value   

MONEY MARKET FUND - 0.02%

  

BlackRock FedFund

    0.01%         12,386         12,386   
         

 

 

 

TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUND - 0.02%

  

     12,386   
         

 

 

 

(Cost $12,386)

  

    
 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.83%

  

     $72,388,518   

(Cost $65,089,870)

  

    

Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities- (0.17%)

  

     121,427   
         

 

 

 

NET ASSETS - 100.00%

  

     $72,509,945   
         

 

 

 
 

*    Non-income producing security.

#    Securities, or a portion thereof, segregated to cover the Fund’s potential obligation under swap agreements. The total value of segregated assets is $781,473.

^    Rate disclosed as of December 31, 2011.

+    This security or a portion of the security is out on loan at December 31, 2011. Total loaned securities had a value of $4,646,143 at December 31, 2011.

       

         

       

         

 

 

Summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of 12/31/2011 is as follows (See Note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements):

 

    Valuation Inputs  

 

 
    Investment in Securities (Value)  

 

 
    Level 1
Quoted
Prices
   

Level 2

Significant

Observable

Inputs

    Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
    Total  

 

 

Common Stocks

  $ 72,376,132      $          $ —          $ 72,376,132   

Money Market Fund

           12,386        —            12,386   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL

  $ 72,376,132      $ 12,386          $ —          $ 72,388,518   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

 

   
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Large-Cap Growth Fund

MANAGER’S COMMENTARY

   LOGO

(Unaudited)

December 31, 2011

Dear Fellow Large-Cap Growth Fund Shareholder,

For the quarter ended December 31, 2011, our Fund returned 12.41%, beating our primary market benchmark, the Russell 1000 Growth Index (+10.61%), and our peer benchmark, the Lipper Large-Cap Growth Funds Index (+8.95%). It was a good quarter on an absolute and relative basis and we are pleased.

For the six-month semi-annual period ended December 31, 2011, our Fund couldn’t overcome a poor quarter ended September 30, 2011 – the most macro-driven market we have seen (see pages 3 to 7), and an environment not favorable to the Fund. The Fund declined 7.84%, lagging our primary market benchmark, the Russell 1000 Growth Index (-3.92%), and our peer benchmark, the Lipper Large-Cap Growth Funds Index (-7.74%). In the context of this performance, we would like to emphasize that we have taken certain actions consistent with our (unchanged) investment philosophy and process to address our underperformance in macro-driven markets such as 2008, 2010, and 2011. See, for example, “If macro-driven markets represent such a problem for Bridgeway’s “growthier” select models and Funds, isn’t there anything Bridgeway can do to correct this?” on page 7 and “Can’t the investment team do anything to improve performance during these correlation spikes, or macro-driven markets?” on page 10.

In spite of beating our primary market benchmark in three of the last four quarters, we didn’t overcome the large negative effect of the macro-driven market in the September quarter. For the calendar year ended December 31, 2011, our Fund declined 0.71%, underperforming our primary market benchmark, the Russell 1000 Growth Index (+2.64%), but outperforming our peer benchmark, the Lipper Large-Cap Growth Funds Index (-2.90%).

The table below presents our quarter, six-month, one-year, five-year, and life-to-date financial results. See the next page for a graph of performance since inception.

 

                   Annualized  
      Quarter
10/1/11
to 12/31/11
     6 Months
7/1/11
to 12/31/11
     1 Year
1/1/11
to 12/31/11
     5 Years
1/1/07
to 12/31/11
    

Life-to-Date
10/31/03

to 12/31/11

 

Large-Cap Growth Fund

     12.41%         -7.84%         -0.71%         -0.02%         2.93%     

Russell 1000 Growth Index

     10.61%         -3.92%         2.64%         2.50%         4.60%     

Lipper Large-Cap Growth Funds Index

     8.95%         -7.74%         -2.90%         0.85%         3.37%     

Performance figures quoted in the table above and graph below represent past performance and are no guarantee of future results. Total return figures in the table above include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. The table above and the graph below do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. The recent growth rate in the stock market has helped to produce short-term returns that are not typical and may not continue in the future.

The Russell 1000 Growth Index is an unmanaged index that consists of stocks in the Russell 1000 Index with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values with dividends reinvested. The Lipper Large-Cap Growth Funds Index is an index of large-company, growth-oriented funds compiled by Lipper, Inc. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

According to data from Lipper, Inc. as of December 31, 2011, Large-Cap Growth Fund ranked 141st of 510 multi-cap growth funds for the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2011, 218th of 347 over the last five years and 240th of 278 such funds since inception in October, 2003. Lipper, Inc. is an independent mutual fund rating service that ranks funds in various fund categories by making comparative calculations using total returns.

 

 

   
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MANAGER’S COMMENTARY (continued)

   LOGO
(Unaudited)   

 

Large-Cap Growth Fund vs. Russell 1000 Growth Index & Lipper Large-Cap Growth Funds Index from Inception 10/31/03 to 12/31/11

 

LOGO

Detailed Explanation of Quarterly Performance

 

 

The Short Version: Consumer related stocks were the positive story for the quarter. The Information Technology sector had four of the worst contributors, but they did relatively little damage.

The quarter could be considered a “return of the consumer” as investors welcomed what many considered a solid holiday season. Three Consumer Discretionary stocks (one media and two retail) made the list of top contributors. Combined, they contributed over one percent to the Fund’s return. With the addition of one Consumer Staple company on the list, the purchasing public was very well represented.

These are the Fund’s ten best-contributing stocks for the quarter ended December 31, 2011:

 

Rank    Description    Industry    % Contribution to Return
1    F5 Networks, Inc.    Communications Equipment    0.7 %
2    W.W. Grainger, Inc.    Trading Companies & Distributors    0.5 %
3    Google, Inc.    Internet Software & Services    0.5 %
4    Coach, Inc.    Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods    0.4 %
5    Union Pacific Corp.    Road & Rail    0.3 %
6    Ross Stores, Inc.    Specialty Retail    0.3 %
7    Estee Lauder Cos., Inc.    Personal Products    0.3 %
8    Sherwin-Williams Co. (The)    Chemicals    0.3 %
9    Occidental Petroleum Corp.    Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels    0.3 %
10    Viacom, Inc.    Media    0.3 %

Union Pacific is the largest railroad in North America. It posted record third quarter earnings, easily beating analysts’ expectations, and has been steadily improving its cash flow numbers. In November, management announced a dividend increase of 28%, the second such favorable reward for investors during 2011. Railroads are often considered bellwethers for the economy, so the positive results and outlook for Union Pacific could bode well for the country as a whole. The stock rose over 30% during the three-month period and contributed over one-fourth of a percent to the Fund’s return.

Though the economy has shown signs of rebounding as of late, businesses and consumers still do not appear to be stepping up their purchases of computers and electronics (unless they are manufactured by Apple). Four Information Technology holdings made the list of worst contributors, but combined, they hindered Fund performance by less than one-fourth of a percent.

 

 

 

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Large-Cap Growth Fund

MANAGER’S COMMENTARY (continued)

   LOGO

 

(Unaudited)

These are the Fund’s ten worst-contributing stocks for the quarter ended December 31, 2011:

 

Rank    Description    Industry    % Contribution to Return
1    Netflix, Inc.    Internet & Catalog Retail    -0.3 %
2    First Solar, Inc.    Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment    0.0 %
3    Alcoa, Inc.    Metals & Mining    0.0 %
4    Southwestern Energy Co.    Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels    0.0 %
5    Oracle Corp.    Software    0.0 %
6    CR Bard, Inc.    Health Care Equipment & Supplies    0.0 %
7    JDS Uniphase Corp.    Communications Equipment    0.0 %
8    Lam Research Corp.    Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment    0.0 %
9    Caterpillar, Inc.    Machinery    0.0 %
10    MetroPCS Communications, Inc.    Wireless Telecommunication Services    0.0 %

Every quarter, investors look for Alcoa to report earnings, because it is normally the first major corporation to post quarterly results; its reading sets the tone for the season. Unfortunately, Alcoa was one of several high-profile companies to miss earnings expectations last quarter, and its stock suffered accordingly. The major aluminum producer has been severely hurt as a result of the continuing European economic crisis. Aluminum production is considered a cyclical industry that ebbs and flows with the global economy. As Europe struggles, demand for aluminum decreases as well. Management had expected China to pick up the slack that it lost in Europe, but production in that emerging market has also declined. In the meantime, Alcoa has slashed spending, reduced its dividend, and suspended its buyback program while it waits for a global economic rebound.

Detailed Explanation of Calendar Year Performance

 

 

The Short Version: Retail stocks performed well for the calendar year, while performance of the Information Technology sector was both good and bad.

Three Consumer Discretionary stocks, all retailers, were among the best contributors for the calendar year. Combined, they added over one and one-quarter percent to the Fund’s return. A fourth holding (Mastercard), is often considered a consumer-related company, because its profitability depends so much on consumer confidence and overall shopping activity. Three Information Technology companies also made the best contributors list.

These are the Fund’s ten best-contributing stocks for the calendar year ended December 31, 2011:

 

Rank   Description    Industry    % Contribution to Return
1   W.W. Grainger, Inc.    Trading Companies & Distributors    0.7 %
2   Ross Stores, Inc.    Specialty Retail    0.6 %
3   Mastercard, Inc.    IT Services    0.6 %
4   El Paso Corp.    Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels    0.5 %
5   Apple, Inc.    Computers & Peripherals    0.5 %
6   Intuitive Surgical, Inc.    Health Care Equipment & Supplies    0.5 %
7   International Business Machines Corp.    IT Services    0.4 %
8   Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.    Pharmaceuticals    0.4 %
9   TJX Cos., Inc.    Specialty Retail    0.4 %
10   priceline.com, Inc.    Internet & Catalog Retail    0.3 %

 

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MANAGER’S COMMENTARY (continued)

   LOGO
(Unaudited)   

 

Despite some uncertainties with some of its patents for the next few years, 2011 has been a banner time for pharmaceutical giant Bristol-Myers Squibb. The company received several key FDA approvals, including Yervoy, a drug that helps extend the life of skin cancer patients. In August, it received positive trial results from the FDA on a new blood thinner treatment. The news is significant because the patents on top sellers Plavix and Avapro are expected to expire next year. Bristol-Myers Squibb has looked to counter these expirations through expansion and partnerships. During the year, it acquired Amira, a private company that is developing new treatments for inflammatory diseases. For the year, the holding gained almost 40% and contributed just less than one-half of a percent return to the Fund.

As was the case for the quarter, four Information Technology companies made the worst contributors list for calendar year 2011. They cost the Fund almost two percent in performance. While smartphones and other mobile devices have dominated consumers’ wish lists over the past year, computer makers and many of their suppliers have struggled, with many failing to adapt.

These are the Fund’s ten worst-contributing stocks for the calendar year ended December 31, 2011:

 

Rank    Description    Industry    % Contribution to Return

1

   Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc.    Metals & Mining    -0.7 %

2

   Atmel Corp.    Semiconductors & Semiconductor
Equipment
   -0.6 %

3

   MetroPCS Communications, Inc.    Wireless Telecommunication Services    -0.6 %

4

   TRW Automotive Holdings Corp.    Auto Components    -0.6 %

5

   Netflix, Inc.    Internet & Catalog Retail    -0.5 %

6

   JDS Uniphase Corp.    Communications Equipment    -0.5 %

7

   Hewlett-Packard Co.    Computers & Peripherals    -0.5 %

8

   Alcoa, Inc.    Metals & Mining    -0.4 %

9

   Akamai Technologies, Inc.    Internet Software & Services    -0.4 %

10

   Ford Motor Co.    Automobiles    -0.4 %

MetroPCS Communications took a beating, losing over a third of its value after a weak earnings report and a very cautious outlook for the rest of the year. The wireless communications company appeals to cost-conscious consumers because it does not require them to lock into long-term contracts. In the sluggish economy, rivals have dropped prices, and MetroPCS has suffered from customer defections. For the year, the holding lost over 30% of its value and cost the Fund just over one-half of a percent of return.

Top Ten Holdings as of December 31, 2011

 

 

Five of the Fund’s top contributors for the December 2011 quarter were also among the largest holdings at the end of the calendar year: Google, WW Grainger, F5 Networks, Ross Stores and Viacom. Two oil and gas-related companies made the Fund’s top ten holdings at year-end. Still, the Fund was broadly diversified, and no single holding accounted for greater than 2.9% of the net assets. The ten largest positions represented just over 20% of the total assets of the Fund.

 

   
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Large-Cap Growth Fund

MANAGER’S COMMENTARY (continued)

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(Unaudited)

 

Rank    Description    Industry    % of Net
Assets
1    Apple, Inc.    Computers & Peripherals    2.9%
2    Google, Inc.    Internet Software & Services    2.5%
3    International Business Machines Corp.    IT Services    2.5%
4    W.W. Grainger, Inc.    Trading Companies & Distributors    2.4%
5    F5 Networks, Inc.    Communications Equipment    2.0%
6    Ross Stores, Inc.    Specialty Retail    1.9%
7    Viacom, Inc.    Media    1.7%
8    Chevron Corp.    Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels    1.7%
9    AmerisourceBergen Corp.    Health Care Providers & Services    1.7%
10    Southwestern Energy Co.    Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels    1.6%
   Total       20.9%

Industry Sector Representation as of December 31, 2011

 

 

Consumer Discretionary stocks displayed the biggest sector disparity between the Fund and the Russell 1000 Growth Index. That sector represented the Fund’s second largest allocation at the end of the calendar year. The Fund’s most underweighted sector was Consumer Staples.

 

     % of Net Assets   % of Russell 1000
Growth Index
  Difference

Consumer Discretionary

     20.7%   14.2%    6.5%

Consumer Staples

       8.8%   12.8%   -4.0%

Energy

     10.9%   11.1%   -0.2%

Financials

       3.7%     3.9%   -0.2%

Health Care

     10.5%   10.7%   -0.2%

Industrials

     11.8%   12.7%   -0.9%

Information Technology

     26.3%   28.0%   -1.7%

Materials

       6.0%     5.3%   0.7%

Telecommunication Services

       1.0%     1.2%    -0.2%

Utilities

       0.0%     0.1%   -0.1%

Cash & Other Assets

       0.3%     0.0%    0.3%

Total

   100.0%   100.0%    

Disclaimer

 

 

The views expressed here are exclusively those of Fund management. These views, including those related to market sectors or individual stocks, are not meant as investment advice and should not be considered predictive in nature. Any favorable (or unfavorable) description of a holding applies only as of December 31, 2011, unless otherwise stated. Security positions can and do change thereafter. Discussions of historical performance do not guarantee and are not indicative of future performance.

The Fund is subject to market risk (volatility) and is not an appropriate investment for short-term investors.

Conclusion

 

 

Thank you for your continued investment in Large-Cap Growth Fund. We encourage your feedback; your reactions and concerns are important to us.

Sincerely,

The Investment Management Team

 

   

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

   LOGO

 

Showing percentage of net assets as of December 31, 2011 (Unaudited)   

 

 

    Industry Company      Shares         Value   

COMMON STOCKS - 99.91%

  

Aerospace & Defense - 2.74%

  

 

Boeing Co. (The)

     5,900       $ 432,765   
 

Lockheed Martin Corp.

     5,800         469,220   
 

Northrop Grumman Corp.

     6,600         385,968   
       

 

 

 
          1,287,953   
 

Auto Components - 0.76%

  

 

TRW Automotive Holdings

       
 

Corp.*

     11,000         358,600   
 

Automobiles - 0.74%

  

 

Ford Motor Co.*

     32,300         347,548   
 

Beverages - 2.70%

  

 

Brown-Forman Corp., Class

       
 

B

     4,600         370,346   
 

Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc.

     20,200         520,756   
 

Dr. Pepper Snapple Group,

       
 

Inc.

     9,600         379,008   
       

 

 

 
          1,270,110   
 

Biotechnology - 1.26%

  

 

Biogen Idec, Inc.*

     5,400         594,270   
 

Chemicals - 2.04%

  

 

CF Industries Holdings, Inc.

     3,300         478,434   
 

Sherwin-Williams Co. (The)

     5,400         482,058   
       

 

 

 
          960,492   
 

Communications Equipment - 3.14%

  

 

Cisco Systems, Inc.

     29,000         524,320   
 

F5 Networks, Inc.*

     9,000         955,080   
       

 

 

 
          1,479,400   
 

Computers & Peripherals - 6.18%

  

 

Apple, Inc.*

     3,400         1,377,000   
 

Dell, Inc.*

     36,700         536,921   
 

Hewlett-Packard Co.

     14,200         365,792   
 

SanDisk Corp.*

     12,800         629,888   
       

 

 

 
          2,909,601   
 

Consumer Finance - 0.73%

  

 

Discover Financial Services

     14,400         345,600   
 

Containers & Packaging - 1.01%

  

 

Crown Holdings, Inc.*

     14,100         473,478   
 

Diversified Financial Services - 1.05%

  

 

Moody’s Corp.

     14,600         491,728   
 

Energy Equipment & Services - 2.02%

  

 

Diamond Offshore Drilling,

       
 

Inc.

     6,300         348,138   
    Industry Company      Shares         Value   
       

Energy Equipment & Services (continued)

  

 

Halliburton Co.

     17,400       $ 600,474   
       

 

 

 
          948,612   

Food & Staples Retailing - 2.18%

  

 

CVS Caremark Corp.

     6,640         270,779   
 

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

     12,600         752,976   
       

 

 

 
          1,023,755   

Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 3.01%

  

 

Becton Dickinson & Co.

     6,400         478,208   
 

CR Bard, Inc.

     7,900         675,450   
 

Medtronic, Inc.

     6,900         263,925   
       

 

 

 
          1,417,583   

Health Care Providers & Services - 4.34%

  

 

AmerisourceBergen Corp.

     21,400         795,866   
 

DaVita, Inc.*

     6,800         515,508   
 

Quest Diagnostics, Inc.#

     12,600         731,556   
       

 

 

 
          2,042,930   

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 1.79%

  

 

International Game

     
 

Technology

     23,800         409,360   
 

Wynn Resorts, Ltd.

     3,900         430,911   
       

 

 

 
          840,271   

Hoausehold Products - 2.51%

  

 

Colgate-Palmolive Co.

     7,500         692,925   
 

Procter & Gamble Co. (The)

     7,300         486,983   
       

 

 

 
          1,179,908   

Industrial Conglomerates - 2.25%

  

 

General Electric Co.

     30,300         542,673   
 

Tyco International, Ltd.

     11,000         513,810   
       

 

 

 
          1,056,483   

Insurance - 1.96%

  

 

Axis Capital Holdings, Ltd.

     12,700         405,892   
 

Travelers Cos., Inc. (The)

     8,700         514,779   
       

 

 

 
          920,671   

Internet & Catalog Retail - 0.89%

  

 

priceline.com, Inc.*

     900         420,939   

Internet Software & Services - 2.47%

  

 

Google, Inc., Class A*

     1,800         1,162,620   

IT Services - 6.89%

  

 

Alliance Data Systems

     
 

Corp.*

     3,800         394,592   
 

 

 

   

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Showing percentage of net assets as of December 31, 2011 (Unaudited)

 

    Industry Company      Shares         Value   

Common Stocks (continued)

  

    

IT Services (continued)

       
 

Cognizant Technology

       
 

Solutions Corp., Class A*

     3,600       $ 231,516   
 

International Business

       
 

Machines Corp.

     6,300         1,158,444   
 

Mastercard, Inc., Class A

     1,900         708,358   
 

NeuStar, Inc., Class A*

     7,700         263,109   
 

Western Union Co. (The)

     26,700         487,542   
       

 

 

 
          3,243,561   
 

Leisure Equipment & Products - 0.52%

  

 

Polaris Industries, Inc.

     4,400         246,312   
 

Life Sciences Tools & Services - 0.79%

  

 

Agilent Technologies, Inc.*

     10,600         370,258   
 

Machinery - 2.05%

  

 

Caterpillar, Inc.

     5,500         498,300   
 

Cummins, Inc.

     5,300         466,506   
       

 

 

 
          964,806   
 

Media - 4.38%

  

 

Comcast Corp., Class A

     20,000         474,200   
 

DIRECTV, Class A*

     8,600         367,736   
 

Omnicom Group, Inc.

     9,400         419,052   
 

Viacom, Inc., Class B

     17,600         799,216   
       

 

 

 
          2,060,204   
 

Metals & Mining - 1.77%

  

 

Alcoa, Inc.

     26,700         230,955   
 

Freeport-McMoRan Copper

       
 

& Gold, Inc.

     16,400         603,356   
       

 

 

 
          834,311   
 

Multiline Retail - 2.85%

  

 

Dollar Tree, Inc.*

     3,200         265,952   
 

Macy’s, Inc.

     16,000         514,880   
 

Target Corp.

     10,900         558,298   
       

 

 

 
          1,339,130   
 

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 8.96%

  

 

Chevron Corp.

     7,500         798,000   
 

Cimarex Energy Co.

     4,200         259,980   
 

ConocoPhillips

     5,900         429,933   
 

Exxon Mobil Corp.

     6,000         508,560   
 

Occidental Petroleum Corp.

     5,500         515,350   
 

Peabody Energy Corp.

     6,800         225,148   
 

SM Energy Co.

     4,200         307,020   
 

Southwestern Energy Co.*

     23,700         756,978   
    Industry Company      Shares         Value   

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels (continued)

  

  
 

Williams Cos., Inc. (The)

     12,500       $ 412,750   
       

 

 

 
          4,213,719   

Paper & Forest Products - 1.16%

  

 

International Paper Co.

     18,400         544,640   

Personal Products - 1.46%

     
 

Estee Lauder Cos., Inc.,

     
 

Class A (The)

     6,100         685,152   

Pharmaceuticals - 1.08%

     
 

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.

     14,453         509,324   

Road & Rail - 2.39%

     
 

CSX Corp.

     22,200         467,532   
 

Union Pacific Corp.

     6,200         656,828   
       

 

 

 
          1,124,360   

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 4.21%

  

 

Atmel Corp.*

     71,600         579,960   
 

Intel Corp.

     24,300         589,275   
 

Lam Research Corp.*

     9,000         333,180   
 

Xilinx, Inc.

     14,900         477,694   
       

 

 

 
          1,980,109   

Software - 3.39%

     
 

Microsoft Corp.

     23,600         612,656   
 

Oracle Corp.

     15,200         389,880   
 

VMware, Inc., Class A*

     7,100         590,649   
       

 

 

 
          1,593,185   

Specialty Retail - 7.80%

     
 

Advance Auto Parts, Inc.

     7,100         494,373   
 

AutoZone, Inc.*

     2,000         649,940   
 

Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc.*

     11,000         637,670   
 

Gap, Inc. (The)

     18,800         348,740   
 

Limited Brands, Inc.

     6,900         278,415   
 

Ross Stores, Inc.

     18,800         893,564   
 

TJX Cos., Inc.

     5,700         367,935   
       

 

 

 
          3,670,637   

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods - 1.00%

  

 

Coach, Inc.

     7,700         470,008   

Trading Companies & Distributors - 2.43%

  

 

W.W. Grainger, Inc.

     6,100         1,141,859   
 

 

 

   
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Showing percentage of net assets as of December 31, 2011 (Unaudited)   

 

   

Industry Company

     Shares         Value   
  Common Stocks (continued)   

Wireless Telecommunication Services - 1.01%

  

    
 

MetroPCS Communications, Inc.*

     54,600       $ 473,928   
       

 

 

 
 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS - 99.91%

        46,998,055   
       

 

 

 
 

(Cost $41,939,527)

  

    
 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.91%

      $ 46,998,055   
 

(Cost $41,939,527)

  

    

Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities - 0.09%

        42,604   
       

 

 

 

NET ASSETS - 100.00%

      $ 47,040,659   
       

 

 

 

*      Non-income producing security.

#      Securities, or a portion thereof, segregated to cover the Fund’s potential obligation under swap agreements. The total value of segregated assets is $731,556.

         

           

Summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of 12/31/2011 is as follows (See Note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements):

 

    Valuation Inputs  

 

 
    Investment in Securities (Value)  

 

 
    Level 1
Quoted
Prices
   

Level 2

Significant

Observable

Inputs

    Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
    Total  

 

 

Common Stocks

  $  46,998,055      $ —        $ —        $ 46,998,055   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL

  $ 46,998,055      $ —        $ —        $ 46,998,055   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

   
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Large-Cap Value Fund

MANAGER’S COMMENTARY

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December 31, 2011

Dear Fellow Large-Cap Value Fund Shareholder,

On February 3, 2012, Bridgeway Large-Cap Value Fund was merged into the American Beacon Bridgeway Large-Cap Value Fund. American Beacon now has management oversight of the Fund, and Bridgeway has been retained as the investment sub-adviser. We will continue using the same investment process as we currently do to buy and sell stocks of the Fund, but the Fund will be part of the American Beacon Funds complex.

For the quarter ended December 31, 2011, our Fund returned 12.64%, lagging our primary market benchmark, the Russell 1000 Value Index (+13.11%), but leading our peer benchmark, the Lipper Large-Cap Value Funds Index (+11.77). It was a mixed quarter on a relative basis, but we are pleased with the absolute results.

For the six month semi-annual period ended December 31, 2011, our Fund declined 5.23%, in a virtual tie with our primary market benchmark, the Russell 1000 Value Index (-5.22%), and leading our peer benchmark, the Lipper Large-Cap Value Funds Index (-7.24%). While negative returns don’t feel good, we are pleased with the relative results.

For the calendar year ended December 31, 2011, our Fund returned 2.33%, outperforming our primary market benchmark, the Russell 1000 Value Index (+0.39%), and our peer benchmark, the Lipper Large-Cap Value Funds Index (-2.17%).

The table below presents our quarter, six-month, one-year, five-year, and life-to-date financial results. See the next page for a graph of performance since inception.

 

                      Annualized  
     Quarter
10/1/11
to 12/31/11
   

6 Months
7/1/11

to 12/31/11

    1 Year
1/1/11
to 12/31/11
    5 Years
1/1/07
to 12/31/11
   

Life-to-Date
10/31/03

to 12/31/11

 

Large-Cap Value Fund

    12.64%          -5.23%          2.33%          -0.69%          5.77%     

Russell 1000 Value Index

    13.11%          -5.22%          0.39%          -2.64%          4.52%     

Lipper Large-Cap Value Funds Index

    11.77%          -7.24%          -2.17%          -2.26%          3.73%     

Performance figures quoted in the table above and graph below represent past performance and are no guarantee of future results. Total return figures in the table above include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. The table above and the graph below do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. The recent growth rate in the stock market has helped to produce short-term returns that are not typical and may not continue in the future.

The Russell 1000 Value Index is an unmanaged index that consists of stocks in the Russell 1000 Index with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values with dividends reinvested. The Lipper Large-Cap Value Funds Index is an index of large-company, value-oriented funds compiled by Lipper, Inc. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

According to data from Lipper, Inc. as of December 31, 2011, Large-Cap Value Fund ranked 32nd of 309 multi-cap value funds for the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2011, 54th of 219 over the last five years and 33rd of 154 such funds since inception in October, 2003. Lipper, Inc. is an independent mutual fund rating service that ranks funds in various fund categories by making comparative calculations using total returns.

 

   
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Large-Cap Value Fund vs. Russell 1000 Value Index & Lipper Large-Cap Value Funds Index from Inception 10/31/03 to 12/31/11

 

 

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Detailed Explanation of Quarterly Performance

 

 

 

The Short Version: The Energy sector gave solid contributions to the Fund’s return for the quarter while the Financials sector had companies on both the best and worst contributors list.

Energy and Financials made the top Fund contributors for the quarter as these two sectors each placed four stocks on the list. Energy was helped by a surge in crude prices and prospects for even higher prices, as threats of a nuclear Iran cast uncertainty over future supply issues. Financials were led by two insurance giants. Combined they contributed over one-half of a percent to the Fund’s return.

These are the Fund’s ten best-contributing stocks for the quarter ended December 31, 2011:

 

Rank    Description    Industry    % Contribution to Return
1    Union Pacific Corp.    Road & Rail    0.6 %
2    Pfizer, Inc.    Pharmaceuticals    0.5 %
3    Chevron Corp.    Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels    0.4 %
4    Exxon Mobil Corp.    Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels    0.3 %
5    Chubb Corp. (The)    Insurance    0.3 %
6    Travelers Cos., Inc. (The)    Insurance    0.3 %
7    Occidental Petroleum Corp.    Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels    0.3 %
8    ConocoPhillips    Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels    0.3 %
9    AvalonBay Communities, Inc.    Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)    0.3 %
10    HCP, Inc.    Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)    0.3 %

Union Pacific is the largest railroad in North America. It posted record third quarter earnings, easily beating analysts’ expectations, and has been steadily improving its cash flow numbers. In November, management announced a dividend increase of 28%, the second such favorable reward for investors during 2011. Railroads are often considered bellwethers for the economy, so the positive results and outlook for Union Pacific could bode well for the country as a whole. The stock rose over 30% during the three-month period and contributed over one-half of a percent to the Fund’s return.

The fourth quarter was clearly a period of uncertainty in the economy and stock markets, as many lingering issues at home and abroad (Europe, China, Thailand) brought a cautious mindset to investors. Six different sectors were represented on the Fund’s worst contributors list for the quarter. In fact, while four Financials made the best contributors list, three also made the worst contributors list.

 

 

   

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These are the Fund’s ten worst-contributing stocks for the quarter ended December 31, 2011:

 

Rank   Description   Industry   % Contribution to Return

1

  Chesapeake Energy Corp.   Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels   -0.1%

2

  Alcoa, Inc.   Metals & Mining   -0.1%

3

  CommonWealth REIT   Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)   0.0%

4

  MetroPCS Communications Inc.   Wireless Telecommunication Services   0.0%

5

  Western Digital Corp.   Computers & Peripherals   0.0%

6

  CME Group, Inc.   Diversified Financial Services   0.0%

7

  Torchmark Corp.   Insurance   0.0%

8

  Cigna Corp.   Health Care Providers & Services   0.0%

9

  Arrow Electronics, Inc.   Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components   0.0%

10

  AmerisourceBergen Corp.   Health Care Providers & Services   0.0%

Every quarter, investors look for Alcoa to report earnings because it is normally the first major corporation to post quarterly results; its reading sets the tone for the season. Unfortunately, Alcoa was one of several high-profile companies to miss earnings expectations last quarter and its stock suffered accordingly. The major aluminum producer has been severely hurt as a result of the continuing European economic crisis. Aluminum production is considered a cyclical industry that ebbs and flows with the global economy. As Europe struggles, demand for aluminum decreases as well. Management had expected China to pick up the slack that it lost in Europe, but production in that emerging market has declined as well. In the meantime, Alcoa has slashed spending, reduced its dividend, and suspended its buyback program while it waits for a global economic rebound.

Detailed Explanation of Calendar Year Performance

 

 

The Short Version: The Health Care and Energy sectors contributed the most to Fund returns, while the Financials sector dominated the worst contributors list for the calendar year.

Health Care overcame the tremendous uncertainties of the ongoing reform debate; four related companies headlined the top contributors list for calendar year 2011. Combined, the holdings contributed almost two percent to the Fund’s return. Big oil was also well represented, as two Energy giants made the best contributors list as well.

These are the Fund’s ten best-contributing stocks for the calendar year ended December 31, 2011:

 

Rank   Description   Industry   % Contribution to Return

1

  Pfizer, Inc.   Pharmaceuticals   0.7%

2

  VF Corp.   Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods   0.5%

3

  Chevron Corp.   Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels   0.5%

4

  Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.   Pharmaceuticals   0.5%

5

  UnitedHealth Group, Inc.   Health Care Providers & Services   0.5%

6

  Exxon Mobil Corp.   Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels   0.4%

7

  Duke Energy Corp.   Electric Utilities   0.3%

8

  Union Pacific Corp.   Road & Rail   0.3%

9

  McKesson Corp.   Health Care Providers & Services   0.3%

10

  Chubb Corp. (The)   Insurance   0.3%

Despite some uncertainties with some of its patents for the next few years, 2011 has been a banner time for pharmaceutical giant Bristol-Myers Squibb. The company received several key FDA approvals, including Yervoy, a drug that helps extend the life of skin cancer patients. In August, it received positive trial results from the FDA on a new blood thinner treatment. The news is significant because the patents on top sellers Plavix and Avapro are expected to expire next year. Bristol-Myers Squibb has looked to counter these expirations through expansion and partnerships. During the year, it acquired Amira, a private company that is developing new treatments for inflammatory diseases. For the year, the holding gained almost 40% and contributed about one-half of a percent to Fund returns.

 

   
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Though lending seems to be picking up in certain regions of the country because of the low interest rate environment, other would-be profit centers within financial institutions have been hurting as of late. Mergers and Acquisitions (underwriting) came to a virtual standstill in the latter half of the year. Trading profits have been hard to come by as well. Four Financials were among the worst contributors for the year. Combined, they cost the Fund over one-and-a-quarter percent in return.

These are the Fund’s ten worst-contributing stocks for the calendar year ended December 31, 2011:

 

Rank    Description    Industry    % Contribution to Return

1

  

TRW Automotive Holdings Corp.

  

Auto Components

   -0.5 %

2

  

Alcoa, Inc.

  

Metals & Mining

   -0.5 %

3

  

Morgan Stanley

  

Capital Markets

   -0.5 %

4

  

MetroPCS Communications, Inc.

  

Wireless Telecommunication Services

   -0.4 %

5

  

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.

  

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components

   -0.4 %

6

  

New York Community Bancorp, Inc.

  

Thrifts & Mortgage Finance

   -0.3 %

7

  

CME Group, Inc.

  

Diversified Financial Services

   -0.3 %

8

  

Nabors Industries, Ltd.

  

Energy Equipment & Services

   -0.3 %

9

  

Aflac, Inc.

  

Insurance

   -0.3 %

10

  

Atmel Corp.

  

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

   -0.3 %

In an uncertain economy, cautious investors are less likely to look the other way when companies badly miss earnings. MetroPCS Communications found that out the hard way when its stock lost over a third of its value after a weak earnings report and a very cautious outlook for the rest of the year. The wireless communications company appeals to cost-conscious consumers because it does not require them to lock into long-term contracts. In the sluggish economy, rivals have dropped prices, and MetroPCS has suffered from customer defections. For the year, the holding lost over 30% of its value and cost the Fund just less than one-half of a percent of return.

Top Ten Holdings as of December 31, 2011

 

 

Six of the Fund’s top contributors for the December 2011 quarter were also among the largest holdings at the end of the calendar year: Chevron, Pfizer, Union Pacific, Chubb, AvalonBay, and ConocoPhillips. Two holdings each from oil & gas, insurance, and real estate were among the Fund’s top ten holdings at year-end. Still, the Fund was broadly diversified; no single holding accounted for greater than 2.9% of net assets. The ten largest positions represented just over 20% of the total assets of the Fund.

 

Rank    Description    Industry    % of Net Assets
1   

Chevron Corp.

  

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

   2.9 %
2   

Pfizer, Inc.

  

Pharmaceuticals

   2.3 %
3   

Union Pacific Corp.

  

Road & Rail

   2.1 %
4   

AT&T, Inc.

  

Diversified Telecommunication Services

   2.0 %
5   

Chubb Corp. (The)

  

Insurance

   2.0 %
6   

Berkshire Hathaway, Inc.

  

Insurance

   1.9 %
7   

AvalonBay Communities, Inc.

  

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

   1.9 %
8   

ConocoPhillips

  

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

   1.8 %
9   

Lockheed Martin Corp.

  

Aerospace & Defense

   1.7 %
10   

Ventas, Inc.

  

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

   1.6 %
   Total       20.2 %

 

   
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Industry Sector Representation as of December 31, 2011

 

 

Overall, the Fund “hugged” the sector representation of the Russell 1000 Value Index more than we would expect in most market environments. At quarter end, we were slightly overweighted in Consumer Discretionary stocks, and slightly underweighted in the Utilities sector.

 

     % of Net Assets   % of Russell 1000
Value Index
  Difference

Consumer Discretionary

   11.6 %   8.9 %   2.7 %

Consumer Staples

   9.8 %   8.2 %   1.6 %

Energy

   10.7 %   12.3 %   -1.6 %

Financials

   24.3 %   24.4 %   -0.1 %

Health Care

   14.6 %   12.9 %   1.7 %

Industrials

   9.5 %   9.2 %   0.3 %

Information Technology

   7.6 %   8.9 %   -1.3 %

Materials

   2.6 %   2.6 %   0.0 %

Telecommunication Services

   3.2 %   4.8 %   -1.6 %

Utilities

   5.6 %   7.8 %   -2.2 %

Cash & Other Assets

   0.5 %   0.0 %   0.5 %

Total

   100.0 %   100.0 %  

Disclaimer

 

 

The views expressed here are exclusively those of Fund management. These views, including those related to market sectors or individual stocks, are not meant as investment advice and should not be considered predictive in nature. Any favorable (or unfavorable) description of a holding applies only as of December 31, 2011, unless otherwise stated. Security positions can and do change thereafter. Discussions of historical performance do not guarantee and are not indicative of future performance.

The Fund is subject to market risk (volatility) and is not an appropriate investment for short-term investors.

Conclusion

 

 

Thank you for your investment in Large-Cap Value Fund. We encourage your feedback; your reactions and concerns are important to us.

Sincerely,

Your Investment Management Team

 

   
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Showing percentage of net assets as of December 31, 2011 (Unaudited)

 

Industry

  Company      Shares           Value   

COMMON STOCKS - 99.04%

  

Aerospace & Defense - 5.38%

  

 

L-3 Communications Holdings, Inc.

     4,300       $ 286,724   
 

Lockheed Martin Corp.

     5,600         453,040   
 

Northrop Grumman Corp.

     6,100         356,728   
 

Raytheon Co.

     8,000         387,040   
       

 

 

 
          1,483,532   
 

Auto Components - 0.86%

       
 

TRW Automotive Holdings

       
 

Corp.*

     7,300         237,980   
 

Beverages - 2.17%

       
 

Brown-Forman Corp., Class B

     1,700         136,867   
 

Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc.

     7,000         180,460   
 

Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, Inc.

     7,100         280,308   
       

 

 

 
          597,635   
 

Biotechnology - 1.20%

       
 

Biogen Idec, Inc.*

     3,000         330,150   
 
 

Capital Markets - 1.37%

       
 

Ameriprise Financial, Inc.

     4,500         223,380   
 

Morgan Stanley

     10,100         152,813   
       

 

 

 
          376,193   
 

Chemicals - 1.00%

       
 

CF Industries Holdings, Inc.

     1,900         275,462   
 

Commercial Banks - 3.65%

       
 

City National Corp.

     2,400         106,032   
 

M&T Bank Corp.

     1,800         137,412   
 

US Bancorp

     11,700         316,485   
 

Wells Fargo & Co.

     16,200         446,472   
       

 

 

 
          1,006,401   
 

Computers & Peripherals - 3.49%

       
 

Dell, Inc.*

     18,100         264,803   
 

Hewlett-Packard Co.

     10,800         278,208   
 

SanDisk Corp.*

     5,800         285,418   
 

Western Digital Corp.*

     4,300         133,085   
       

 

 

 
          961,514   
 

Consumer Finance - 2.05%

       
 

Capital One Financial Corp.

     5,900         249,511   
 

Discover Financial Services

     13,100         314,400   
       

 

 

 
          563,911   
 

Diversified Financial Services - 1.06%

       
 

CME Group, Inc.

     1,200         292,404   

Industry

  Company      Shares           Value   

Diversified Telecommunication Services - 2.02%

  

 

AT&T, Inc.

     18,449       $ 557,898   

Electric Utilities - 3.87%

  

 

American Electric Power Co., Inc.

     8,100         334,611   
 

Duke Energy Corp.

     17,400         382,800   
 

Southern Co. (The)

     7,550         349,490   
       

 

 

 
          1,066,901   

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components - 0.65%

  

 

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.*

     19,800         178,002   

Energy Equipment & Services - 0.84%

  

 

National Oilwell Varco, Inc.

     3,400         231,166   

Food & Staples Retailing - 2.85%

  

 

CVS Caremark Corp.

     3,580         145,992   
 

Safeway, Inc.

     13,000         273,520   
 

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

     6,100         364,536   
       

 

 

 
          784,048   

Food Products - 0.89%

  

 

Campbell Soup Co.

     7,400         245,976   

Health Care Providers & Services - 7.34%

  

 

Aetna, Inc.

     8,000         337,520   
 

AmerisourceBergen Corp.

     6,800         252,892   
 

Cigna Corp.

     4,900         205,800   
 

McKesson Corp.

     3,400         264,894   
 

Quest Diagnostics, Inc.

     5,400         313,524   
 

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

     7,400         375,032   
 

WellPoint, Inc.

     4,100         271,625   
       

 

 

 
          2,021,287   

Household Products - 3.85%

  

 

Colgate-Palmolive Co.

     4,300         397,277   
 

Kimberly-Clark Corp.

     4,300         316,308   
 

Procter & Gamble Co. (The)

     5,200         346,892   
       

 

 

 
          1,060,477   

Industrial Conglomerates - 2.02%

  

 

General Electric Co.

     16,400         293,724   
 

Tyco International, Ltd.

     5,600         261,576   
       

 

 

 
          555,300   

Insurance - 10.78%

  

 

Aflac, Inc.

     7,300         315,798   
 

American International Group, Inc.*

     4,700         109,040   
 

Axis Capital Holdings, Ltd.

     3,900         124,644   
 

 

   
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Bridgeway Large-Cap Value Fund

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

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Showing percentage of net assets as of December 31, 2011 (Unaudited)

 

Industry

  Company      Shares           Value   

Common Stocks (continued)

  

Insurance (continued)

       
 

Berkshire Hathaway, Inc.,

       
 

Class B*

     6,700       $ 511,210   
 

Chubb Corp. (The)

     8,000         553,760   
 

Everest Re Group, Ltd.

     1,600         134,544   
 

Loews Corp.

     3,600         135,540   
 

PartnerRe, Ltd.

     1,700         109,157   
 

Prudential Financial, Inc.

     5,000         250,600   
 

Reinsurance Group of

       
 

America, Inc.

     3,500         182,875   
 

Torchmark Corp.

     3,200         138,848   
 

Travelers Cos., Inc. (The)

     6,800         402,356   
       

 

 

 
          2,968,372   
 

IT Services - 0.67%

  

 

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.

     6,900         183,471   
 

Media - 4.90%

  

 

DIRECTV, Class A*

     6,200         265,112   
 

DISH Network Corp., Class A

     9,700         276,256   
 

Omnicom Group, Inc.

     4,800         213,984   
 

Time Warner, Inc.

     8,466         305,961   
 

Walt Disney Co. (The)

     7,700         288,750   
       

 

 

 
          1,350,063   
 

Metals & Mining - 0.52%

  

 

Alcoa, Inc.

     16,500         142,725   
 

Multiline Retail - 3.21%

  

 

Dillard’s, Inc., Class A+

     6,300         282,744   
 

Macy’s, Inc.

     9,000         289,620   
 

Target Corp.

     6,100         312,442   
       

 

 

 
          884,806   
 

Multi-Utilities - 0.68%

  

 

OGE Energy Corp.

     3,300         187,143   
 

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 9.79%

  

 

Chesapeake Energy Corp.

     11,400         254,106   
 

Chevron Corp.

     7,514         799,490   
 

ConocoPhillips

     6,600         480,942   
 

Exxon Mobil Corp.

     5,100         432,276   
 

Hess Corp.

     1,700         96,560   
 

Occidental Petroleum Corp.

     3,000         281,100   
 

Valero Energy Corp.

     9,700         204,185   
 

Williams Cos., Inc. (The)

     4,500         148,590   
       

 

 

 
          2,697,249   
 

Paper & Forest Products - 1.08%

  

 

International Paper Co.

     10,100         298,960   

Industry

  Company      Shares           Value   

Pharmaceuticals - 6.02%

  

 

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.

     12,172       $ 428,941   
 

Eli Lilly & Co.

     5,300         220,268   
 

Merck & Co., Inc.

     10,100         380,770   
 

Pfizer, Inc.

     29,100         629,724   
       

 

 

 
          1,659,703   

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) - 5.31%

  

 

AvalonBay Communities, Inc.

     3,900         509,340   
 

CommonWealth REIT

     5,100         84,864   
 

HCP, Inc.

     10,165         421,136   
 

Ventas, Inc.

     8,100         446,553   
       

 

 

 
          1,461,893   

Road & Rail - 2.08%

  

 

Union Pacific Corp.

     5,400         572,076   

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 1.81%

  

 

Atmel Corp.*

     21,200         171,720   
 

Intel Corp.

     13,500         327,375   
       

 

 

 
          499,095   

Software - 0.98%

  

 

Microsoft Corp.#

     10,400         269,984   

Specialty Retail - 0.99%

  

 

Gap, Inc. (The)

     14,700         272,685   

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods - 1.52%

  

 

VF Corp.

     3,300         419,067   

Water Utilities - 0.98%

  

 

American Water Works Co., Inc.

     8,500         270,810   

Wireless Telecommunication Services - 1.16%

  

 

Telephone & Data Systems, Inc.

     6,100         157,929   
 

United States Cellular Corp.*

     3,700         161,431   
       

 

 

 
          319,360   
       

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS - 99.04%

        27,283,699   
       

 

 

 

(Cost $22,970,318)

     

 

    Rate^    Shares      Value  

MONEY MARKET FUND - 0.32%

  

  

BlackRock FedFund

  0.01 %      88,383         88,383   
       

 

 

 

TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUND - 0.32%

        88,383   
       

 

 

 

(Cost $88,383)

       
 

 

   
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       Value   

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.36%

(Cost $23,058,701)

   $ 27,372,082   

Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities - 0.64%

     175,947   

NET ASSETS - 100.00%

   $ 27,548,029   

 

*        Non-income producing security.

#       Securities, or a portion thereof, segregated to cover the Fund’s potential obligation under swap agreements. The total value of segregated assets is $269,984.

^       Rate disclosed as of December 31, 2011.

+       This security or a portion of the security is out on loan at December 31, 2011. Total loaned securities had a value of $285,894 at December 31, 2011.

 

 

           

            

          

            

Summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of 12/31/2011 is as follows (See Note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements):

 

    Valuation Inputs  

 

 
    Investment in Securities (Value)  

 

 
    Level 1
Quoted
Prices
   

Level 2

Significant

Observable

Inputs

    Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
    Total  

 

 

Common Stocks

  $  27,283,699      $      $      $ 27,283,699   

Money Market Fund

           88,383               88,383   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL

  $  27,283,699      $ 88,383      $      $ 27,372,082   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

   
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Blue Chip 35 Index Fund

MANAGER’S COMMENTARY

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(Unaudited)

 

December 31, 2011

Dear Fellow Blue Chip 35 Index Fund Shareholder,

For the December quarter, our Fund gained 11.84%, edging out our primary market benchmark, the S&P 500 Index (+11.82%), the Russell Top 50 Index (+11.51%) and with a larger margin, our peer benchmark, the Lipper Large-Cap Core Funds Index (+10.93%). We are pleased with this “clean sweep.”

For the six month semi-annual period ending December 31, 2011, our Fund declined slightly (-0.23%), outperforming the S&P 500 Index (-3.69%), and the Lipper Large Cap Core Funds Index (-4.99%), due to cushioning effects of the market’s larger stocks. We lagged the Russell Top 50 Index due to the positive returns of the market’s largest Index stocks, which are very overweighted in this index.

For the calendar year (see table below), our Fund beat the S&P 500 Index and Lipper Large Cap Core Funds Index, while lagging the Russell Top 50 Index, all for the same reasons as the semi-annual period.

The table below presents our quarter, six-month, one-year, five-year, ten-year and life-to-date financial results. See the next page for a graph of performance from inception.

 

                             Annualized         
     Quarter
10/1/11
to 12/31/11
    6 Months
7/1/11
to 12/31/11
    1 Year
1/1/11
to 12/31/11
    5 Years
1/1/07
to 12/31/11
   

10 Years
1/1/02

to 12/31/11

   

Life- to- Date
7/31/97

to 12/31/11

 

Blue Chip 35 Index Fund

    11.84%          -0.23%          3.17%          0.44%          2.71%          4.27%     

S&P 500 Index

    11.82%          -3.69%          2.11%          -0.25%          2.92%          3.75%     

Russell Top 50 Index

    11.51%          1.11%          4.35%          -0.91%          1.26%          NA         

Bridgeway Ultra-Large 35 Index

    11.88%          0.04%          3.52%          0.69%          2.78%          4.44%     

Lipper Large-Cap Core Funds Index

    10.93%          -4.99%          0.09%          -0.60%          2.16%          3.04%     

Performance figures quoted in the table above and graph below represent past performance and are no guarantee of future results. Total return figures in the table above and the graph below include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. The table above and the graph below do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

The S&P 500 Index is a broad-based, unmanaged measurement of changes in stock market conditions, based on the average of 500 widely held common stocks with dividends reinvested. The Russell Top 50 Index measures the performance of the largest companies in the Russell 3000 Index. It includes 50 of the largest securities, based on a combination of their market cap and current index membership, and represents approximately 40% of the total market capitalization of the Russell 3000 Index. The Bridgeway Ultra-Large 35 Index is an index comprised of very large, “blue chip” U.S. stocks, excluding tobacco; it is compiled by the adviser of the Fund. The Lipper Large-Cap Core Funds Index reflects the aggregate record of domestic large-cap core mutual funds as reported by Lipper, Inc. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

According to data from Lipper, Inc. as of December 31, 2011, Blue-Chip 35 Index Fund ranked 183rd of 1,064 large-cap core funds for the twelve months ending December 31, 2011, 209th of 825 over the last five years, 206th of 498 over the last ten years, and 70th of 266 since inception in July 1997. Lipper, Inc. is an independent mutual fund rating service that ranks funds in various fund categories by making comparative calculations using total returns.

 

   
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Blue Chip 35 Index Fund vs. S&P 500 Index, Russell Top 50 Index*, Bridgeway Ultra-Large 35 Index & Lipper Large-Cap Core Funds Index from Inception 7/31/97 to 12/31/11

 

 

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* The Russell Top 50 Index began on12/31/2001, and the line graph for the Index begins at the same value as the Fund on that date.

Explanation of Quarterly Performance:

 

The Short Version: Our Fund’s “roughly equal weighting” strategy helped nicely in the bounceback December quarter. Occidental Petroleum is the poster child for the dynamics of this strategy.

As demonstrated in the table below, ultra-large stocks that are the staple of this Fund performed essentially in line with other large cap stocks in the December quarter. What gave us an edge for the quarter was our rebalancing, the process by which we periodically sell a portion of the Fund holdings that have appreciated the most and buy stocks that have declined the most. This has a “buy low, sell high” feel to it. Historically, over the long term — and not in every quarter or year — it has allowed our Fund to keep up with, or slightly exceed, the returns of the S&P 500 with less risk.

The poster child for this strategy in the recent period is Occidental Petroleum. Occidental declined a whopping 30.90% in the quarter ended September 30, 2011, much worse than the 10.79% decline of the Fund overall. Following our roughly equal weighting strategy, we added to this position, bringing it back up near the Fund average weight in the downturn. If it weren’t for the disciplined and mechanical nature of this Fund rebalancing, it might take a lot of “guts” to do so. But the discipline of our investment process ensures that we take this kind of emotion out of the process. It worked particularly well this quarter, as Occidental was our single best performer, up 31.67%. This one stock added a nice 0.41% to our performance relative to the S&P 500 Index in the quarter ended December 31, 2011.

 

                   Annualized  
CRSP Decile1    Quarter
10/1/11
to 12/31/11
     1 Year
1/1/11
to 12/31/11
     5 Years
1/1/07
to 12/31/11
    

10 Years
1/1/02

to 12/31/11

     86 Years
1/1/1926
to 12/31/11
 

1 (ultra-large)

     11.43%         2.22%         -0.24%         2.23%         9.02%   

2

     11.36%         0.25%         1.09%         6.46%         10.36%   

3

     11.10%         -2.10%         1.66%         6.33%         10.74%   

4

     14.34%         1.18%         3.38%         7.48%         10.73%   

5

     15.30%         -0.98%         5.14%         8.37%         11.28%   

6

     15.80%         -1.60%         2.24%         6.48%         11.21%   

7

     14.41%         -4.75%         2.51%         7.25%         11.19%   

8

     15.95%         -6.70%         2.39%         8.24%         11.41%   

 

   
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MANAGER’S COMMENTARY (continued)

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(Unaudited)

 

                           Annualized          
CRSP Decile1    Quarter
10/1/11
to 12/31/11
     1 Year
1/1/11
to 12/31/11
     5 Years
1/1/07
to 12/31/11
    

10 Years
1/1/02

to 12/31/11

     86 Years
1/1/1926
to 12/31/11
 

9

     15.72%         -7.12%         1.27%         7.16%         11.44%   

10 (ultra-small)

     10.36%         -13.98%         -0.86%         10.11%         12.91%   

1 The CRSP Cap-Based Portfolio Indexes are unmanaged indexes of the publicly traded U.S. stocks with dividends reinvested, grouped by market capitalization, as reported by the Center for Research in Security Prices. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

Calendar Year Performance

 

The Short Version: In the midst of the European banking crisis, all of the Fund’s financial stocks finished the year in the red, creating a performance drag. Still, the market’s largest stocks carried the day, helping Blue Chip 35 Index Fund beat the S&P 500 Index for the 9th time in 14 calendar years since inception.

The markets largest stocks performed the best in 2011, providing a small, but welcome positive return. Since the inception of the Fund, every year that large companies have beaten small companies, our Fund has outperformed our primary market benchmark, the S&P 500 Index. The very largest companies shone the most, which actually created a headwind for the performance of our Fund relative to the Russell Top 50 Index. This market-cap weighted index has a tremendous weighting in the very largest names, adding to risk, but providing extra return in the recent market. For example, the largest three stocks, Exxon Mobil, Apple, and IBM recently accounted for almost 18% of the Russell Top 50 Index and about 2% of extra return relative to the more normal 8.5% weighting of these stocks in the Blue Chip 35 Index Fund.

The following are our Blue Chip stocks’ contributions to return for calendar year 2011:

 

Rank   Company   Industry    % Contribution to Return

1

 

Visa, Inc.

 

IT Services

   1.2%
2   McDonald’s Corp.   Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure    1.0%

3

 

Apple, Inc.

 

Computers & Peripherals

   0.8%
4   Pfizer, Inc.   Pharmaceuticals    0.8%

5

 

International Business Machines Corp.

 

IT Services

   0.7%
6   Intel Corp.   Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment    0.6%

7

 

Chevron Corp.

 

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

   0.6%
8   Abbott Laboratories   Pharmaceuticals    0.5%

9

 

Exxon Mobil Corp.

 

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

   0.5%
10   Verizon Communications, Inc.   Diversified Telecommunication Services    0.5%

11

 

CVS Caremark Corp.

 

Food & Staples Retailing

   0.5%
12   Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.   Food & Staples Retailing    0.4%

13

 

ConocoPhillips

 

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

   0.4%
14   Merck & Co., Inc.   Pharmaceuticals    0.3%

15

 

Johnson & Johnson

 

Pharmaceuticals

   0.3%
16   AT&T, Inc.   Diversified Telecommunication Services    0.2%

17

 

Coca-Cola Co. (The)

 

Beverages

   0.2%
18   Procter & Gamble Co. (The)   Household Products    0.2%

19

 

Google, Inc.

 

Internet Software & Services

   0.2%
20   Monsanto Co.   Chemicals    0.2%

21

 

United Parcel Service, Inc.

 

Air Freight & Logistics

   0.1%
22   Occidental Petroleum Corp.   Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels    0.1%

 

   
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Rank   Company   Industry    % Contribution to Return

23

 

PepsiCo, Inc.

 

Food, Beverage & Tobacco

   0.1%

24

  General Electric Co.   Capital Goods    0.1%

25

 

3M Co.

 

Capital Goods

   0.0%

26

  Berkshire Hathaway, Inc.   Insurance    -0.1%

27

 

United Technologies Corp.

 

Capital Goods

   -0.1%

28

  Microsoft Corp.   Software & Services    -0.1%

29

 

Cisco Systems, Inc.

 

Technology, Hardware & Equipment

   -0.2%

30

  Wells Fargo & Co.   Banks    -0.2%

31

 

Oracle Corp.

 

Software & Services

   -0.4%

32

  Schlumberger Ltd.   Energy    -0.4%

33

 

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

 

Diversified Financial Services

   -0.5%

34

  Hewlett-Packard Co.   Technology, Hardware & Equipment    -1.2%

35

 

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.

 

Diversified Financial Services

   -1.6%

36

  Bank of America Corp.   Diversified Financial Services    -2.1%

What Worked

 

 

Is Visa a tech company? A financial company? A retail company? Actually, some analysts probably would say... Yes, Yes, and Yes. As the firm that operates the world’s largest retail electronic payments network, Visa wears many hats. Interestingly, folks may be surprised to learn that the company itself does not issue credit or debit cards or set any interest rates or transaction fees. Instead, its operations consists of facilitating business among financial institutions, retailers, consumers, and other corporate and government entities by allowing for the transfer of information and currency through its network. With the labor market improving and consumers emerging from hibernation during the calendar year, business at Visa has been pretty good. Its earnings have jumped in recent quarters by double digits and sales growth has also been solid. The company maintains attractive margins and virtually no debt. Some analysts worried about its transaction-driven operations, because of financial reform legislation. Banks and others investment institutions were impacted far more than credit/debit card companies. Visa continues to look to the future and has its eyes set on international expansion through its recent acquisition of Fundamo. It also stands to benefit from the growing global trend that shows consumers shifting to additional purchases with plastic (cards) as opposed to paper (cash). For the calendar year, Visa’s share price jumped over 40%; the holding contributed over a percent to the return of the Fund. It closed 2011 near the 52-week high.

What Didn’t Work

 

 

While many companies across various sectors have started to put the financial debacle and economic recession in the rear-view mirror, certain “too big to fail” financial institutions are struggling to rediscover themselves as enhanced regulations force them to change their business models. Once mighty Goldman Sachs looked in the mirror in calendar year 2011 and didn’t like what it saw. Its investment banking fees were down when underwriting came to a virtual standstill during the latter half of the year; additionally, Goldman’s mergers & acquisitions advisory business was off; market making revenues declined; and its own investment portfolio plummeted. It lost a cool $1 billion in its investment in Commercial Bank of China and its debt portfolio has performed almost as poorly. The ongoing issues in Europe are not helping matters. In October 2011, the company posted only its second quarterly loss since going public in 1999; some analysts expect more of the same in the coming year. After all, the Fed threatens to increase banks’ capital requirements and the proposed Volcker Rule looks to ban proprietary trading. Suddenly, Goldman Sachs, known for its successful risk-taking ventures, could find itself without some of its bread and butter operations. Throughout the year, management has taken steps to reverse the negative trend. It announced a major $1.2 billion cost-cutting campaign and bought back considerable shares of its stock. And for his troubles, CEO Blankfein was given a salary bump from $600,000 to $2 million. For the calendar year, Goldman Sachs’ share price dropped over 45% and cost the Fund about one and one-half percent in performance.

 

   
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MANAGER’S COMMENTARY (continued)

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Industry Sector Representation as of December 31, 2011

 

 

The largest sector representation of our Fund is in Information Technology, which comprised 27.4% of the Fund at December quarter end, about 8% more than the S&P 500 Index. Consumer discretionary stocks were the most underweighted at a little less than 7%.

 

      % of Net Assets   % of S&P 500 Index   Difference

Consumer Discretionary

     3.7%   10.3%   -6.6%

Consumer Staples

   13.4%   11.6%    1.8%

Energy

   13.4%   12.4%    1.0%

Financials

   13.0%   13.5%   -0.5%

Health Care

   10.8%   11.9%   -1.1%

Industrials

   10.4%   10.8%   -0.4%

Information Technology

   27.4%   19.2%    8.2%

Materials

     2.6%     3.4%   -0.8%

Telecommunication Services

     5.2%     3.1%    2.1%

Utilities

     0.0%     3.8%   -3.8%

Cash & Other Assets

     0.1%     0.0%    0.1%

Total

   100.0%     100.0%    

Disclaimer

 

 

The views expressed here are exclusively those of Fund management. These views, including those related to market sectors or individual stocks, are not meant as investment advice and should not be considered predictive in nature. Any favorable (or unfavorable) description of a holding applies only as of December 31, 2011, unless otherwise stated. Security positions can and do change thereafter. Discussions of historical performance do not guarantee and are not indicative of future performance.

The Fund is subject to significant market risk (volatility) and is not an appropriate investment for short-term investors.

Conclusion

 

 

Thank you for your continued investment in Blue Chip 35 Index Fund. We encourage your feedback; your reactions and concerns are important to us.

Sincerely,

The Investment Management Team

 

   
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Showing percentage of net assets as of December 31, 2011 (Unaudited)     

 

Industry

  Company      Shares           Value   

COMMON STOCKS - 99.84%

  

Aerospace & Defense - 2.60%

  

 

United Technologies Corp.

     118,580             $ 8,667,012   
 

Air Freight & Logistics - 2.60%

  

 

United Parcel Service, Inc., Class B

     118,263         8,655,669   
 

Beverages - 5.28%

  

 

Coca-Cola Co. (The)

     125,057         8,750,238   
 

PepsiCo, Inc.

     133,250         8,841,138   
       

 

 

 
          17,591,376   
 

Capital Markets - 2.59%

  

 

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The)

     95,500         8,636,065   
 

Chemicals - 2.61%

  

 

Monsanto Co.

     124,350         8,713,205   
 

Commercial Banks - 2.63%

  

 

Wells Fargo & Co.

     318,059         8,765,706   
 

Communications Equipment - 2.59%

  

 

Cisco Systems, Inc.

     477,708         8,636,961   
 

Computers & Peripherals - 6.39%

  

 

Apple, Inc.*

     31,300         12,676,500   
 

Hewlett-Packard Co.

     335,300         8,637,328   
       

 

 

 
          21,313,828   
 

Diversified Financial Services - 5.23%

  

 

Bank of America Corp.

     1,577,308         8,769,832   
 

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

     260,595         8,664,784   
          17,434,616   
 

Diversified Telecommunication Services - 5.22%

  

 

AT&T, Inc.

     286,125         8,652,420   
 

Verizon Communications, Inc.

     217,689         8,733,683   
       

 

 

 
          17,386,103   
 

Energy Equipment & Services - 2.59%

  

 

Schlumberger, Ltd.

     126,500         8,641,215   
 

Food & Staples Retailing - 5.54%

  

 

CVS Caremark Corp.

     240,500         9,807,590   
 

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

     144,919         8,660,359   
       

 

 

 
          18,467,949   
 

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 3.66%

  

 

McDonald’s Corp.

     121,600         12,200,128   

Industry

  Company      Shares           Value   
       

Household Products - 2.60%

  

 

Procter & Gamble Co. (The)

     129,826             $ 8,660,692   

Industrial Conglomerates - 5.22%

  

 

3M Co.

     106,650         8,716,505   
 

General Electric Co.

     485,543         8,696,075   
       

 

 

 
          17,412,580   

Insurance - 2.59%

  

 

Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B*

     113,150         8,633,345   

Internet Software & Services - 2.96%

  

 

Google, Inc., Class A*

     15,280         9,869,352   

IT Services - 6.92%

  

 

International Business Machines Corp.

     57,067         10,493,480   
 

Visa, Inc., Class A

     123,850         12,574,490   
       

 

 

 
          23,067,970   

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 10.77%

  

 

Chevron Corp.

     81,695         8,692,348   
 

ConocoPhillips

     120,515         8,781,928   
 

Exxon Mobil Corp.

     103,187         8,746,130   
 

Occidental Petroleum Corp.

     103,150         9,665,155   
       

 

 

 
          35,885,561   

Pharmaceuticals - 10.77%

  

 

Abbott Laboratories

     155,600         8,749,388   
 

Johnson & Johnson

     131,152         8,600,948   
 

Merck & Co., Inc.

     231,235         8,717,560   
 

Pfizer, Inc.

     453,544         9,814,692   
       

 

 

 
          35,882,588   

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 3.26%

  

 

Intel Corp.

     448,543         10,877,168   

Software - 5.22%

  

 

Microsoft Corp.

     336,645         8,739,304   
 

Oracle Corp.

     337,413         8,654,644   
       

 

 

 
          17,393,948   
       

 

 

 
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS - 99.84%         332,793,037   
       

 

 

 
(Cost $269,535,726)      
 

 

 

   
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Bridgeway Blue Chip 35 Index Fund

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

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Showing percentage of net assets as of December 31, 2011 (Unaudited)   

 

     Rate^      Shares         Value   
MONEY MARKET FUND - 0.02%             

BlackRock FedFund

   0.01%      71,039       $ 71,039   
        

 

 

 

TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUND - 0.02%

  

     71,039   
        

 

 

 

(Cost $71,039)

          

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.86%

      $ 332,864,076   

(Cost $269,606,765)

          

Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities - 0.14%

        472,991   
        

 

 

 

NET ASSETS - 100.00%

         $ 333,337,067   
        

 

 

 

 

*     Non-income producing security.

^    Rate disclosed as of December 31, 2011.

      

     

          
          
          
          
          
          
          

Summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of 12/31/2011 is as follows (See Note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements):

 

   

     Valuation Inputs  

 

 
     Investment in Securities (Value)  

 

 
    

Level 1

Quoted

Prices

    

Level 2

Significant

Observable

Inputs

    

Level 3

Significant

Unobservable

Inputs

     Total  

 

 

Common
Stocks

   $ 332,793,037       $ —           $ —         $ 332,793,037   

Money
Market
Fund

             71,039           —           71,039   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

TOTAL

   $ 332,793,037       $ 71,039           $ —         $ 332,864,076   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

  

 

 

   
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MANAGER’S COMMENTARY

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December 31, 2011

Dear Fellow Managed Volatility Fund Shareholder:

For the quarter ended December 31, 2011, our Fund gained 8.98%, trailing the S&P 500 Index (+11.82%), but capturing 76% of the Index return, better than our 40+% target. The Fund outperformed our peer benchmark, the Lipper Balanced Funds Index (+6.50%), and the Bloomberg/EFFAS U.S. Government 1-3 Year Total Return Bond Index (+0.18%). It was a very good quarter on an absolute and relative basis, and we are quite pleased with the results.

For the six month semi-annual period ended December 31, 2011, our Fund declined 0.43%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index (-3.69%) and the Lipper Balanced Funds Index (-3.75%). The Fund underperformed the Bloomberg/EFFAS U.S. Government 1-3 Year Total Return Bond Index (+0.72%).

For the 2011 calendar year, our Fund appreciated 1.94%, trailing the S&P 500 Index (+2.11%), but capturing 92% of the Index return, better than our 40+% goal, with only 50% of the risk (as measured by the standard deviation of monthly returns). We outperformed each of our other benchmarks for the calendar year, as seen in the table below.

This hybrid Fund invests in both equity and fixed-income securities, while incorporating an options strategy designed to produce a conservative, lower-volatility Fund. We may look poor relative to the stock market during sharply rising markets and conversely, look good relative to a sharply declining market. In essence, we are “managing” volatility to provide the Fund with more stable returns over a wide range of fixed-income and equity market environments.

The table below presents our quarter, six-month, one-year, five-year, ten-year and life-to-date financial results. A graph of quarterly performance since inception appears on the following page.

 

                      Annualized  
     Quarter
10/1/11
to 12/31/11
   

6 Months
7/1/11

to 12/31/11

    1 Year
1/1/11
to 12/31/11
    5 Years
1/1/07
to 12/31/11
    10 Years
1/1/02
to 12/31/11
   

Life-to-Date
6/30/01

to 12/31/11

 

Managed Volatility Fund

    8.98%          -0.43%          1.94%          0.74%          3.77%          3.36%     

S&P 500 Index

    11.82%          -3.69%          2.11%          -0.25%          2.92%          2.22%     

Bloomberg/EFFAS U.S. Government 1-3

           

Year Total Return Bond Index

    0.18%          0.72%          1.74%          3.77%          3.30%          3.55%     

Lipper Balanced Funds Index

    6.50%          -3.75%          0.74%          1.80%          4.13%          3.77%     

Performance figures quoted in the table above and graph below represent past performance and are no guarantee of future results. Total return figures in the table above include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. The table above and the graph below do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

The S&P 500 Index is a broad-based, unmanaged measurement of changes in stock market conditions, based on the average of 500 widely held common stocks with dividends reinvested. The Bloomberg/ EFFAS U.S. Government 1-3 year Total Return Bond Index is a transparent benchmark for the total return of the 1-3 year U.S. Government bond market. The Lipper Balanced Funds Index is an index of balanced funds compiled by Lipper, Inc. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

According to data from Lipper, Inc. as of December 31, 2011, the Managed Volatility Fund ranked 116th of 483 Mixed-Asset Target Allocation Moderate funds for the calendar year ended December 31, 2011, 307th of 398 for the past five years, 111th of 183 for the past ten years and 105th of 174 funds since inception on June 30, 2001. Lipper, Inc. is an independent mutual fund rating service that ranks funds in various fund categories by making comparative calculations using total returns.

 

 

   
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MANAGER’S COMMENTARY (continued)

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According to data from Morningstar as of December 31, 2011, the Managed Volatility Fund ranked 35th of 145 Long-Short Equity funds for the calendar year ended December 31, 2011, 20th out of 50 funds for five years and 7th out of 14 funds for ten years. Morningstar ranks funds in various fund categories by making comparative calculations using total returns.

Managed Volatility Fund vs. S&P 500 Index, Bloomberg/EFFAS Bond Index & Lipper Balanced Funds Index

from Inception 6/30/01 to 12/31/11

 

 

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Detailed Explanation of Quarterly Performance

 

 

The Short Version: Energy and Industrial stocks added the most to Fund returns for the quarter. All sectors had a positive contribution to return for the quarter.

Energy companies led the positive charge in the quarter as the cost of oil rose to $100/barrel and helped give a boost to exploration and production companies. The surge in crude prices and prospects for even higher prices occurred as threats of a nuclear Iran cast uncertainty over future supplies. Some Industrials rebounded nicely after the third quarter.

Detailed Explanation of Calender Year Performance

 

 

The Short Version: Although 2011 was a rough year for the stock picking portion of our Fund, our option writing strategy worked very well and helped us exceed our target of more than 40% of Index returns in an up market.

Although the September quarter was not favorable to the growth oriented stock picking models used in 15% of this Fund, our options writing strategy added significant value, as expected in the environment of low returns (i.e. within the range of returns from negative 5% to positive 5%) of calendar year 2011.

Top Ten Holdings as of December 31, 2011

 

 

Energy and Insurance made up a majority of our Fund’s top ten holdings. However, this is a very diversified Fund, and added together, all ten positions only comprised 13% of total Fund net assets.

 

   
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Rank    Description    Industry    % of Net
Assets
1   

Berkshire Hathaway, Inc.

  

Insurance

   1.8%
2   

Chubb Corp. (The)

  

Insurance

   1.7%
3   

Exxon Mobil Corp.

  

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

   1.7%
4   

Chevron Corp.

  

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

   1.4%
5   

Apple, Inc.

  

Computers & Peripherals

   1.3%
6   

Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc.

  

Beverages

   1.2%
7   

AutoZone, Inc.

  

Specialty Retail

   1.1%
8   

Travelers Cos., Inc. (The)

  

Insurance

   1.0%
9   

WellPoint, Inc.

  

Health Care Providers & Services

   1.0%
10   

RPC, Inc.

  

Energy Equipment & Services

   1.0%
  

Total

      13.2%

Industry Sector Representation as of December 31, 2011

 

 

Our largest sector concentration was a low 10.3% of Fund net assets, further demonstrating the highly diversified nature of this Fund.

 

Asset Type    % of Net
Assets
 

Common Stock

       57.2%   

Consumer Discretionary

        5.3%     

Consumer Staples

       6.8%     

Energy

       7.0%     

Financials

       9.5%     

Health Care

       5.5%     

Industrials

       6.8%     

Information Technology

     10.3%     

Materials

       2.6%     

Telecommunication Services

       1.1%     

Utilities

       2.3%     

U.S. Government Obligations

       35.9%   

Covered Call Options Written

       -1.0%   

Put Options Written

       -0.7%   

Money Market Funds

       8.5%   

Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities

             0.1%   

Total

       100.0%   

Disclaimer

 

 

The views expressed here are exclusively those of Fund management. These views, including those related to market sectors or individual stocks, are not meant as investment advice and should not be considered predictive in nature. Any favorable (or unfavorable) description of a holding applies only as of December 31, 2011, unless otherwise stated. Security positions can and do change thereafter. Discussions of historical performance do not guarantee and are not indicative of future performance.

Market volatility can significantly affect short-term performance. The Fund is not an appropriate investment for short-term investors. Investments in the small companies within this multi-cap fund generally carry greater risk than is customarily associated with larger companies. This additional risk is attributable to a number of factors, including the relatively limited financial resources that are typically available to small companies, and the fact that small companies often have comparatively limited product lines. In addition, the stock of small companies tends to be more volatile than the stock of large companies, particularly in the short term and particularly in the early stages of an economic or market downturn. The Fund’s use of options,

 

   
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Managed Volatility Fund

MANAGER’S COMMENTARY (continued)

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futures, and leverage can magnify the risk of loss in an unfavorable market, and the Fund’s use of short-sale positions can, in theory, expose shareholders to unlimited loss. Shareholders of the Fund, therefore, are taking on more risk than they would if they invested in the stock market as a whole. The Fund uses an option writing strategy in which the Fund may sell covered calls or secured put options. Up to 75% of Fund assets may be invested in options. Options are subject to special risks and may not fully protect the Fund against declines in the value of its stocks. In addition, an option writing strategy limits the upside profit potential normally associated with stocks. Finally, the Fund’s fixed-income holdings are subject to three types of risk. Interest rate risk is the chance that bond prices overall will decline as interest rates rise. Credit risk is the chance that a bond issuer will fail to pay interest and principal. Prepayment risk is the chance that a mortgage-backed bond issuer will repay a higher yielding bond, resulting in a lower paying yield.

Conclusion

 

 

In closing, we would like to thank you for your continued investment in the Managed Volatility Fund. We encourage your feedback; your reactions and concerns are important to us.

Sincerely,

Your Investment Management Team

 

   
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Bridgeway Managed Volatility Fund    LOGO

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

Showing percentage of net assets as of December 31, 2011 (Unaudited)

 

Industry

  Company      Shares           Value   

COMMON STOCKS - 57.32%

  

Aerospace & Defense - 2.10%

  

 

Honeywell International, Inc.

     2,100       $ 114,135   
 

L-3 Communications

       
 

Holdings, Inc.#

     3,500         233,380   
 

Lockheed Martin Corp.

     870         70,383   
 

Northrop Grumman Corp.#

     800         46,784   
 

United Technologies Corp.

     940         68,705   
       

 

 

 
          533,387   
 

Air Freight & Logistics - 0.39%

  

 

FedEx Corp.

     1,200         100,212   
 

Beverages - 2.78%

  

 

Brown-Forman Corp., Class B

     2,950         237,504   
 

Coca-Cola Co. (The)#

     2,500         174,925   
 

Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc.#

     11,500         296,470   
       

 

 

 
          708,899   
 

Biotechnology - 0.55%

  

 

Gilead Sciences, Inc.*#

     3,400         139,162   
 

Capital Markets - 0.89%

  

 

Ameriprise Financial, Inc.#

     2,080         103,251   
 

Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (The)#

     1,032         20,547   
 

Charles Schwab Corp. (The)

     3,500         39,410   
 

Morgan Stanley#

     800         12,104   
 

State Street Corp.#

     1,300         52,403   
       

 

 

 
          227,715   
 

Chemicals - 1.75%

  

 

Dow Chemical Co. (The)#

     3,900         112,164   
 

Monsanto Co.

     500         35,035   
 

Sherwin-Williams Co. (The)

     600         53,562   
 

Sigma-Aldrich Corp.

     700         43,722   
 

Westlake Chemical Corp.#

     5,000         201,200   
       

 

 

 
          445,683   
 

Commercial Banks - 1.31%

  

 

Comerica, Inc.

     1,600         41,280   
 

KeyCorp

     3,700         28,453   
 

US Bancorp#

     4,100         110,905   
 

Wells Fargo & Co.#

     5,571         153,537   
       

 

 

 
          334,175   
 

Communications Equipment - 1.06%

  

 

Cisco Systems, Inc.

     14,100         254,928   
 

Juniper Networks, Inc.*#

     700         14,287   
       

 

 

 
          269,215   

Industry

  Company      Shares           Value   

Computers & Peripherals - 2.00%

  

 

Apple, Inc.*

     800       $ 324,000   
 

Lexmark International, Inc.,

     
 

Class A#

     2,800         92,596   
 

SanDisk Corp.*#

     1,900         93,499   
       

 

 

 
          510,095   

Consumer Finance - 0.81%

  

 

American Express Co.

     1,500         70,755   
 

Capital One Financial

     
 

Corp.#

     3,200         135,328   
       

 

 

 
          206,083   

Containers & Packaging - 0.49%

  

 

Ball Corp.#

     3,500         124,985   

Diversified Financial Services - 1.24%

  

 

Bank of America Corp.

     10,800         60,048   
 

Citigroup, Inc.

     510         13,418   
 

JPMorgan Chase & Co.#

     7,300         242,725   
       

 

 

 
          316,191   

Diversified Telecommunication Services - 0.88%

  

 

AT&T, Inc.

     5,400         163,296   
 

Frontier Communications Corp.

     672         3,461   
 

Verizon Communications,

     
 

Inc.

     1,400         56,168   
       

 

 

 
          222,925   

Electric Utilities - 0.65%

  

 

American Electric Power

     
 

Co., Inc.

     1,600         66,096   
 

Exelon Corp.

     1,100         47,707   
 

Progress Energy, Inc.

     900         50,418   
       

 

 

 
          164,221   

Electrical Equipment - 0.20%

  

 

Emerson Electric Co.

     1,100         51,249   

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components - 0.17%

  

 

Corning, Inc.#

     1,000         12,980   
 

FLIR Systems, Inc.

     1,200         30,084   
       

 

 

 
          43,064   

Energy Equipment & Services - 1.73%

  

 

Halliburton Co.#

     3,500         120,785   
 

National Oilwell Varco, Inc.

     800         54,392   
 

RPC, Inc.#

     14,500         264,625   
       

 

 

 
          439,802   
 

 

   
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

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Showing percentage of net assets as of December 31, 2011 (Unaudited)   

 

Industry

  Company      Shares           Value   

Common Stocks (continued)

  

Food & Staples Retailing - 1.62%

  

 

CVS Caremark Corp.#

     2,900       $ 118,262   
 

Kroger Co. (The)

     1,000         24,220   
 

Safeway, Inc.#

     2,900         61,016   
 

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.#

     3,500         209,160   
       

 

 

 
          412,658   
 

Food Products - 1.21%

  

 

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co.#

     2,500         71,500   
 

General Mills, Inc.

     2,400         96,984   
 

Mead Johnson Nutrition Co.

     2,016         138,560   
       

 

 

 
          307,044   
 

Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 0.73%

  

 

Baxter International, Inc.

     1,300         64,324   
 

Becton Dickinson & Co.

     220         16,438   
 

CR Bard, Inc.

     500         42,750   
 

Stryker Corp.#

     1,260         62,635   
       

 

 

 
          186,147   
 

Health Care Providers & Services - 2.15%

  

 

Express Scripts, Inc.*#

     1,500         67,035   
 

Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings*

     300         25,791   
 

Medco Health Solutions, Inc.*#

     1,400         78,260   
 

Quest Diagnostics, Inc.#

     800         46,448   
 

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

     1,300         65,884   
 

WellPoint, Inc.#

     4,000         265,000   
       

 

 

 
          548,418   
 

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 0.35%

  

 

McDonald’s Corp.

     900         90,297   
 

Household Products - 1.28%

  

 

Colgate-Palmolive Co.

     1,500         138,585   
 

Kimberly-Clark Corp.

     1,000         73,560   
 

Procter & Gamble Co. (The)#

     1,700         113,407   
       

 

 

 
          325,552   
 

Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders - 0.28%

  

 

AES Corp. (The)*#

     6,100         72,224   
 

Industrial Conglomerates - 1.19%

  

 

3M Co.#

     1,000         81,730   
 

Danaher Corp.#

     3,000         141,120   
 

General Electric Co.

     4,500         80,595   
       

 

 

 
          303,445   
 

Insurance - 5.13%

  

 

Aflac, Inc.

     800         34,608   

Industry

  Company      Shares           Value   

Insurance (continued)

  

 

Aon Corp.#

     1,700       $ 79,560   
 

Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B*

     6,000         457,800   
 

Chubb Corp. (The)#

     6,300         436,086   
 

Progressive Corp. (The)#

     1,620         31,606   
 

Travelers Cos., Inc. (The)#

     4,500         266,265   
       

 

 

 
          1,305,925   

Internet & Catalog Retail - 0.34%

  

 

Amazon.com, Inc.*#

     500         86,550   

Internet Software & Services - 0.86%

  

 

eBay, Inc.*#

     3,000         90,990   
 

Google, Inc., Class A*

     200         129,180   
       

 

 

 
          220,170   

IT Services - 2.89%

  

 

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.#

     7,500         199,425   
 

International Business Machines Corp.

     1,200         220,656   
 

Teradata Corp.*#

     3,200         155,232   
 

Visa, Inc., Class A

     1,300         131,989   
 

Western Union Co. (The)#

     1,500         27,390   
       

 

 

 
          734,692   

Leisure Equipment & Products - 0.19%

  

 

Hasbro, Inc.#

     1,500         47,835   

Life Sciences Tools & Services - 0.21%

  

 

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.*

     1,200         53,964   

Machinery - 1.76%

  

 

Eaton Corp.#

     4,800         208,944   
 

Sauer-Danfoss, Inc.*#

     5,500         199,155   
 

Titan International, Inc.#

     2,000         38,920   
       

 

 

 
          447,019   

Media - 1.50%

  

 

Comcast Corp., Class A#

     6,450         152,929   
 

News Corp., Class A#

     6,600         117,744   
 

Omnicom Group, Inc.

     1,000         44,580   
 

Time Warner, Inc.#

     1,833         66,245   
       

 

 

 
          381,498   

Metals & Mining - 0.08%

  

 

United States Steel Corp.#+

     800         21,168   

Multiline Retail - 0.31%

  

 

Big Lots, Inc.*

     2,100         79,296   
 

 

 

   
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Showing percentage of net assets as of December 31, 2011 (Unaudited)   

 

Industry

  Company      Shares           Value   

Common Stocks (continued)

  

Multi-Utilities - 1.34%

  

 

Dominion Resources, Inc.

     1,920       $ 101,914   
 

Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc.#

     2,600         85,826   
 

Sempra Energy#

     2,800         154,000   
       

 

 

 
          341,740   
 

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 5.30%

  

 

Anadarko Petroleum Corp.

     1,000         76,330   
 

Apache Corp.

     500         45,290   
 

Chesapeake Energy Corp.

     1,000         22,290   
 

Chevron Corp.

     3,378         359,419   
 

ConocoPhillips#

     1,687         122,932   
 

EOG Resources, Inc.

     1,500         147,765   
 

Exxon Mobil Corp.#

     5,000         423,800   
 

Occidental Petroleum Corp.

     1,200         112,440   
 

Peabody Energy Corp.#

     1,200         39,732   
       

 

 

 
          1,349,998   
 

Paper & Forest Products - 0.23%

  

 

International Paper Co.#

     2,000         59,200   
 

Pharmaceuticals - 1.86%

  

 

Allergan, Inc.#

     1,200         105,288   
 

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.#

     4,079         143,744   
 

Merck & Co., Inc.

     1,600         60,320   
 

Pfizer, Inc.

     7,600         164,464   
       

 

 

 
          473,816   
 

Road & Rail - 0.83%

  

 

Union Pacific Corp.#

     2,000         211,880   
 

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 1.84%

  

 

Broadcom Corp., Class A*#

     2,000         58,720   
 

GT Advanced Technologies, Inc.*#

     26,500         191,860   
 

Intel Corp.

     6,500         157,625   
 

Texas Instruments, Inc.#

     2,070         60,258   
       

 

 

 
          468,463   
 

Software - 1.52%

  

 

BMC Software, Inc.*

     520         17,045   
 

Citrix Systems, Inc.*

     1,400         85,008   
 

Intuit, Inc.

     1,400         73,626   
 

Microsoft Corp.#

     3,300         85,668   
 

Oracle Corp.

     4,860         124,659   
       

 

 

 
          386,006   
 

Specialty Retail - 2.02%

  

 

AutoZone, Inc.*

     900         292,473   
 

Gap, Inc. (The)#

     11,000         204,050   

Industry

  Company      Shares         Value   

Specialty Retail (continued)

  

 

Staples, Inc.

     1,250       $ 17,362   
       

 

 

 
          513,885   

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods - 0.57%

  

 

NIKE, Inc., Class B

     1,500         144,555   

Thrifts & Mortgage Finance - 0.12%

  

 

Hudson City Bancorp, Inc.#

     4,800         30,000   

Trading Companies & Distributors - 0.37%

  

 

W.W. Grainger, Inc.

     500         93,595   

Wireless Telecommunication Services - 0.24%

  

 

American Tower Corp., Class A

     800         48,008   
 

Sprint Nextel Corp.*#

     6,000         14,040   
       

 

 

 
          62,048   
       

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS - 57.32%

        14,596,151   
       

 

 

 

(Cost $11,606,966)

     

 

Due Date   

Discount Rate

or Coupon Rate

   Principal
Amount
     Value  

U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS - 35.20%

  

U.S. Treasury Bills - 27.49%

  

02/02/2012

   0.010%(a)    $ 1,500,000         1,499,994   

03/01/2012

   0.030%(a)      1,000,000         999,971   

03/01/2012

   0.045%(a)      1,500,000         1,499,956   

03/29/2012

   0.020%(a)      2,000,000         1,999,904   

05/31/2012

   0.070%(a)      1,000,000         999,834   
        

 

 

 
           6,999,659   

U.S. Treasury Notes - 7.71%

  

04/30/2012

   4.500%      300,000         304,324   

07/15/2012

   1.500%      200,000         201,508   

08/15/2012

   1.750%      300,000         303,047   

11/30/2012

   3.375%      300,000         308,754   

12/31/2012

   3.625%      200,000         206,891   

01/31/2013

   0.625%      100,000         100,488   

11/15/2013

   4.250%      200,000         214,797   

03/15/2014

   1.250%      100,000         102,117   

02/15/2015

   4.000%      200,000         222,125   
        

 

 

 
           1,964,051   
        

 

 

 

TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS - 35.20%

        8,963,710   
        

 

 

 

(Cost $8,898,390)

     
 

 

   
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)

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Showing percentage of net assets as of December 31, 2011 (Unaudited)   

 

 

      Rate^         Shares           Value   

MONEY MARKET FUND - 8.51%

  

       

BlackRock FedFund

    0.01%         2,165,216       $ 2,165,216   
       

 

 

 

TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUND - 8.51%

  

     2,165,216   
       

 

 

 

(Cost $2,165,216)

  

       

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 101.03%

  

      $ 25,725,077   

(Cost $22,670,572)

  

       

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets - (1.03%)

  

     (261,168
       

 

 

 

NET ASSETS - 100.00%

  

      $ 25,463,909   
       

 

 

 
 

*    Non-income producing security.

#   Security subject to call or put option written by the Fund.

^   Rate disclosed as of December 31, 2011.

+   This security or a portion of the security is out on loan at December 31, 2011. Total loaned securities had a value of $10,268 at December 31, 2011.

(a) Rate represents the effective yield at purchase.

PLC -Public Limited Company

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

      

     

     

       

  

  

  

 

 

   
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SCHEDULE OF OPTIONS WRITTEN

   LOGO
Showing percentage of net assets as of December 31, 2011 (Unaudited)   

 

    Company     
 
Number
of Contracts
  
  
     Value   

CALL OPTIONS WRITTEN - (0.98%)

  

3M Co.

       
 

Expiring January, 2012 at $77.50

     10               $ (4,850

AES Corp. (The)

       
 

Expiring January, 2012 at $11.00

     20                 (1,880

Allergan, Inc.

       
 

Expiring January, 2012 at $92.50

     5                 (175

Amazon.com, Inc.

       
 

Expiring April, 2012 at $200.00

     5                 (2,925

Ameriprise Financial, Inc.

       
 

Expiring March, 2012 at $47.00

     10                 (5,400

Aon Corp.

       
 

Expiring January, 2012 at $47.50

     7                 (455

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co.

       
 

Expiring January, 2012 at $26.00

     10                 (2,760

Ball Corp.

       
 

Expiring February, 2012 at

       
 

$35.00

     35                 (6,125

Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (The)

       
 

Expiring January, 2012 at $22.50

     5                 (30

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.

       
 

Expiring January, 2012 at $34.00

     10                 (1,310

Broadcom Corp., Class A

       
 

Expiring January, 2012 at $40.00

     10                 (10

Capital One Financial Corp.

       
 

Expiring January, 2012 at $44.00

     12                 (1,008

Chubb Corp. (The)

       
 

Expiring January, 2012 at $70.00

     45                 (4,500

Coca-Cola Co. (The)

       
 

Expiring February, 2012 at

       
 

$70.00

     10                 (1,690

Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc.

       
 

Expiring February, 2012 at

       
 

$26.00

     115                 (10,925 

Comcast Corp., Class A

       
 

Expiring January, 2012 at $25.00

     10                 (140

Corning, Inc.

       
 

Expiring January, 2012 at $12.50

     10                 (750

CVS Caremark Corp.

       
 

Expiring January, 2012 at $35.00

     15                 (8,850

Danaher Corp.

       
 

Expiring January, 2012 at $49.00

     10                 (400

Dow Chemical Co. (The)

       
 

Expiring January, 2012 at $29.00

     10                 (780

Eaton Corp.

       
 

Expiring January, 2012 at $45.00

     15                 (900

eBay, Inc.

       
 

Expiring January, 2012 at $32.00

     10                 (390

Express Scripts, Inc.

       
 

Expiring January, 2012 at $45.00

     5                 (745

Exxon Mobil Corp.

       
 

Expiring January, 2012 at $77.50

     15                 (11,100
   

Company

    
 
Number
of Contracts
  
  
     Value   

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.

     
 

Expiring January, 2012 at $26.00

     75               $ (7,800

Gap, Inc. (The)

     
 

Expiring January, 2012 at $17.50

     110                 (14,410

Gilead Sciences, Inc.

     
 

Expiring January, 2012 at $42.00

     10                 (410

GT Advanced Technologies, Inc.

     
 

Expiring March, 2012 at $7.50

     265                 (22,525

Halliburton Co.

     
 

Expiring January, 2012 at $37.00

     10                 (510

Hasbro, Inc.

     
 

Expiring January, 2012 at $37.50

     7                 (70

Hudson City Bancorp, Inc.

     
 

Expiring January, 2012 at $6.00

     25                 (1,125

International Paper Co.

     
 

Expiring January, 2012 at $27.00

     10                 (2,830

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

     
 

Expiring January, 2012 at $33.00

     25                 (3,175

Juniper Networks, Inc.

     
 

Expiring January, 2012 at $24.00

     7                 (91

L-3 Communications Holdings, Inc.

     
 

Expiring April, 2012 at $70.00

     35                 (8,225

Lexmark International, Inc., Class A

     
 

Expiring January, 2012 at $32.00

     10                 (1,850

Medco Health Solutions, Inc.

     
 

Expiring April, 2012 at $55.00

     5                 (2,750

Microsoft Corp.

     
 

Expiring March, 2012 at $26.00

     10                 (1,040

Morgan Stanley

     
 

Expiring January, 2012 at $20.00

     4                 (16

News Corp., Class A

     
 

Expiring January, 2012 at $17.50

     20                 (1,400

Northrop Grumman Corp.

     
 

Expiring January, 2012 at $60.00

     4                 (200

Peabody Energy Corp.

     
 

Expiring January, 2012 at $45.00

     5                 (5

Procter & Gamble Co. (The)

     
 

Expiring January, 2012 at $67.50

     5                 (200

Progressive Corp. (The)

     
 

Expiring January, 2012 at $19.00

     8                 (600

Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc.

     
 

Expiring March, 2012 at $35.00

     8                 (240

Quest Diagnostics, Inc.

     
 

Expiring January, 2012 at $55.00

     4                 (1,440

RPC, Inc.

     
 

Expiring March, 2012 at $17.50

     145                 (36,975 

Safeway, Inc.

     
 

Expiring March, 2012 at $21.00

     10                 (1,150

SanDisk Corp.

     
 

Expiring January, 2012 at $52.50

     8                 (520

 

 

 

   
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SCHEDULE OF OPTIONS WRITTEN (continued)

   LOGO
Showing percentage of net assets as of December 31, 2011 (Unaudited)   

 

    Company     
 
Number
of Contracts
  
  
     Value   

Call Options Written (continued)

  

    

Sauer-Danfoss, Inc.

       
 

Expiring March, 2012 at $35.00

     55               $ (26,400

Sempra Energy

       
 

Expiring January, 2012 at $55.00

     9                 (855

Sprint Nextel Corp.

       
 

Expiring January, 2012 at $3.00

     15                 (30

State Street Corp.

       
 

Expiring February, 2012 at $45.00

     5                 (215

Stryker Corp.

       
 

Expiring March, 2012 at $55.00

     5                 (310

Teradata Corp.

       
 

Expiring January, 2012 at $60.00

     10                 (50

Texas Instruments, Inc.

       
 

Expiring January, 2012 at $30.00

     10                 (430
 

Expiring January, 2012 at $32.00

     10                 (70
       

 

 

 
          (500

Time Warner, Inc.

       
 

Expiring January, 2012 at $36.00

     5                 (465

Titan International, Inc.

       
 

Expiring January, 2012 at $20.00

     20                 (1,500

Travelers Cos., Inc. (The)

       
 

Expiring April, 2012 at $60.00

     20                 (5,500

Union Pacific Corp.

       
 

Expiring February, 2012 at $105.00

     5                 (2,450

United States Steel Corp.

       
 

Expiring January, 2012 at $30.00

     4                 (160

US Bancorp

       
 

Expiring March, 2012 at $27.00

     19                 (2,888

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

       
 

Expiring March, 2012 at $60.00

     10                 (1,600

WellPoint, Inc.

       
 

Expiring March, 2012 at $65.00

     40                 (17,000

Wells Fargo & Co.

       
 

Expiring January, 2012 at $26.00

     10                 (2,050
 

Expiring April, 2012 at $27.00

     10                 (2,490
       

 

 

 
          (4,540

Westlake Chemical Corp.

       
 

Expiring January, 2012 at $40.00

     50                 (7,750
       

 

 

 
 

TOTAL CALL OPTIONS WRITTEN - (0.98%)

  

     (249,868
 

(Premiums received $(286,032))

       
 

PUT OPTIONS WRITTEN-(0.71%)

       

Advanced Auto Parts, Inc.

       
 

Expiring March, 2012 at $65.00

     40                 (7,600

Alaska Air Group, Inc.

       
 

Expiring February, 2012 at

       
 

$70.00

     10                 (2,300

Best Buy Co., Inc.

       
 

Expiring January, 2012 at $25.00

     100                 (18,500
    Company     
 
Number
of Contracts
  
  
     Value   

Brightpoint, Inc.

     
 

Expiring January, 2012 at $10.00

     160               $ (2,400

Caterpillar, Inc.

     

Expiring February, 2012 at

  

  
 

$87.50

     20                 (7,100

ConocoPhillips

     
 

Expiring January, 2012 at $70.00

     37                 (1,924

Dycom Industries, Inc.

     
 

Expiring March, 2012 at $17.50

     50                 (4,000

Gap, Inc. (The)

     
 

Expiring January, 2012 at $17.50

     35                 (805

Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc.

     
 

Expiring January, 2012 at $15.00

     120                 (5,400

Hewlett-Packard Co.

     
 

Expiring January, 2012 at $25.00

     100                 (4,600

Humana, Inc.

     
 

Expiring February, 2012 at

     
 

$80.00

     60                 (9,300

Kirby Corp.

     
 

Expiring March, 2012 at $60.00

     40                 (8,200

Kohl’s Corp.

     
 

Expiring January, 2012 at $52.50

     45                 (15,750

Macy’s, Inc.

     
 

Expiring February, 2012 at

     
 

$31.00

     150                 (18,300

Northrop Grumman Corp.

     
 

Expiring May, 2012 at $52.50

     25                 (4,625

PartnerRe, Ltd.

     
 

Expiring February, 2012 at

     
 

$60.00

     40                 (4,200

Peabody Energy Corp.

     
 

Expiring March, 2012 at $35.00

     70                 (29,400

Quest Diagnostics, Inc.

     
 

Expiring January, 2012 at $45.00

     15                 (150

Seagate Technology PLC

     
 

Expiring March, 2012 at $15.00

     100                 (9,100

Tesoro Corp.

     
 

Expiring February, 2012 at

     
 

$24.00

     100                 (20,300

Travelers Cos., Inc. (The)

     
 

Expiring January, 2012 at $55.00

     50                 (1,000

Western Union Co. (The)

     
 

Expiring February, 2012 at

     
 

$17.00

     150                 (5,250
       

 

 

 

TOTAL PUT OPTIONS WRITTEN - (0.71%)

  

     (180,204
       

 

 

 

(Premiums received $(281,264))

     

TOTAL OPTIONS WRITTEN - (1.69%)

      $ (430,072
       

 

 

 

(Premiums received $(567,296))

     
 

 

   
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SCHEDULE OF OPTIONS WRITTEN (continued)

   LOGO
    

 

Summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of 12/31/2011 is as follows (See Note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements):    
Assets Table   
Valuation Inputs   
Investment in Securities (Value)   
      
 
 
Level 1
Quoted
Prices
  
  
  
   
 
 
 
Level 2
Significant
Observable
Inputs
  
  
  
  
    
 
 
 
Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
  
  
  
  
     Total   

Common

            

Stocks

   $ 14,596,151      $ —         $             —       $ 14,596,151   

U.S. Government Obligations

     —          8,963,710                 8,963,710   

Money Market Fund

     —          2,165,216                 2,165,216   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

TOTAL

   $ 14,596,151      $ 11,128,926       $             —       $ 25,725,077   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
 
Liabilities Table  
Valuation Inputs  
Investment in Securities (Value)  
      
 
 
Level 1
Quoted
Prices
  
  
  
   
 
 
 
Level 2
Significant
Observable
Inputs
  
  
  
  
    
 

 
 

Level 3
Significant

Unobservable
Inputs

  
  

  
  

     Total   

Written Options

   $ (430,072   $         —       $         —       $ (430,072
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

TOTAL

   $ (430,072   $         —       $         —       $ (430,072
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

   
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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

 

  
December 31, 2011 (Unaudited)     

 

ASSETS    Aggressive
Investors 1
    Aggressive
Investors 2
    Ultra-Small
Company
    Ultra-Small
Company Market
 

Investments at value

   $ 81,936,528      $ 151,378,843      $ 75,155,250      $ 315,841,011   

Receivables:

        

Portfolio securities sold.

     -        536,495        -        1,483,891   

Fund shares sold

     17,151        10,477        25,100        112,591   

Dividends and interest

     109,640        169,647        128,925        351,781   

Receivable from investment adviser

     50,498        -        -        -   

Deposits with brokers

     -        -        -        -   

Total return swap

     70,950        140,383        92,099        -   

Maturity receivable

     -        -        -        -   

Prepaid expenses.

     15,339        26,826        13,214        43,159   

Total assets

     82,200,106        152,262,671        75,414,588        317,832,433   
        

LIABILITIES

        

Payables:

        

Portfolio securities purchased

     -        -        276,793        650,214   

Fund shares redeemed

     125,896        387,435        -        839,342   

Total return swap

     -        -        -        11,380   

Due to custodian

     -        -        -        -   

Loan payable

     -        340,000        -        307,000   

Accrued Liabilities:

        

Investment adviser fees

     -        2,991        54,915        118,307   

Administration fees

     2,644        4,914        2,373        10,089   

Other

     44,907        111,297        28,002        132,955   

Call options written at value

     -        -        -        -   

Put options written at value

     -        -        -        -   

Total liabilities

     173,447        846,637        362,083        2,069,287   

NET ASSETS

   $ 82,026,659      $ 151,416,034      $ 75,052,505      $ 315,763,146   
        

NET ASSETS REPRESENT

        

Paid-in capital

   $ 152,881,861      $ 346,262,324      $ 79,106,961      $ 243,713,288   

Undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income

     990,325        (56,836     313,812        1,689,150   

Accumulated net realized gain (loss) on investments

     (70,113,369     (189,490,080     (5,943,326     4,240,596   

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

     (1,732,158     (5,299,374     1,575,058        66,120,112   

NET ASSETS

   $ 82,026,659      $ 151,416,034      $ 75,052,505      $ 315,763,146   

Shares of common stock outstanding of $.001 par value*

     2,635,028        12,255,941        3,064,738        24,516,635   

Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share

   $ 31.13      $ 12.35      $ 24.49      $ 12.88   

Total investments at cost

   $ 83,668,686      $ 156,678,217      $ 73,672,291      $ 249,720,899   

Premiums received on call options written

   $ -      $ -      $ -      $ -   

Premiums received on put options written

   $ -      $ -      $ -      $ -   

 

* See Note 1 - Organization in the Notes to Financial Statements for shares authorized for each Fund.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

   
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Limited

    Small-Cap
Momentum
    Small-Cap
Growth
    Small-Cap
Value
    Large-Cap
Growth
    Large-Cap
Value
    Blue Chip 35
Index
    Managed
Volatility
 
$ 19,850,354      $ 2,976,908      $ 35,789,189      $ 72,388,518      $ 46,998,055      $ 27,372,082      $ 332,864,076      $ 25,725,077   
  -        -        55,420        511,007        259,961        -        9,520,657        -   
  600        -        1,806        569        350        157,634        349,890        4,210   
  24,211        2,419        15,044        111,419        41,588        47,793        446,539        31,681   
  4,759        8,622        -        -        -        -        18,110        -   
  -        -        -        -        -        -        -        100   
  4,647        -        -        5,159        7,025        -        -        -   
  -        -        -        -        -        -        -        200,000   
  8,289        9,669        17,176        21,406        18,452        16,829        32,058        10,970   
  19,892,860        2,997,618        35,878,635        73,038,078        47,325,431        27,594,338        343,231,330        25,972,038   
  -        7,384        110,809        327,046        -        -        2,729,917        -   
  -        -        65,640        115,061        72,784        23,399        128,631        47,459   
  -        -        3,913        -        -        -        -        -   
  -        -        -        -        43,161        -        -        -   
  -        -        -        -        120,000        -        6,993,000        -   
  -        -        11,379        31,683        14,012        6,659        -        4,518   
  628        91        1,146        2,302        1,525        872        10,800        818   
  21,263        21,457        35,569        52,041        33,290        15,379        31,915        25,262   
  -        -        -        -        -        -        -        249,868   
  -        -        -        -        -        -        -        180,204   
  21,891        28,932        228,456        528,133        284,772        46,309        9,894,263        508,129   
$ 19,870,969      $ 2,968,686      $ 35,650,179      $ 72,509,945      $ 47,040,659      $ 27,548,029      $ 333,337,067      $ 25,463,909   
$ 28,285,378      $ 2,920,377      $ 64,790,836      $ 127,773,395      $ 79,431,829      $ 26,559,704      $ 344,572,285      $ 28,750,922   
  165,674        5,665        (28,046     336,494        (20,138     61,177        88,622        53,840   
  (8,762,358     (153,508     (32,103,242     (62,898,592     (37,429,560     (3,386,233     (74,581,151     (6,532,582
  182,275        196,152        2,990,631        7,298,648        5,058,528        4,313,381        63,257,311        3,191,729   
$ 19,870,969      $ 2,968,686      $ 35,650,179      $ 72,509,945      $ 47,040,659      $ 27,548,029      $ 333,337,067      $ 25,463,909   
  3,218,443        283,222        3,254,762        5,326,803        3,842,597        2,015,721        44,933,287        2,221,867   
$ 6.17      $ 10.48      $ 10.95      $ 13.61      $ 12.24      $ 13.67      $ 7.42      $ 11.46   
$ 19,668,079      $ 2,780,756      $ 32,798,558      $ 65,089,870      $ 41,939,527      $ 23,058,701      $ 269,606,765      $ 22,670,572   
$ -      $ -      $ -      $ -      $ -      $ -      $ -      $ 286,032   
$ -      $ -      $ -      $ -      $ -      $ -      $ -      $ 281,264   

 

   
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Six Months Ended December 31, 2011 (Unaudited)     

 

      Aggressive
Investors 1
    Aggressive
Investors 2
    Ultra-Small
Company
    Ultra-Small
Company
Market
 

INVESTMENT INCOME

        

Dividends

   $ 759,473      $ 1,601,537      $ 637,449        $2,180,919   

Less: foreign taxes withheld

     (446     (1,055     (363     -   

Interest

     -        -        -        6,971   

Securities lending.

     68,902        72,618        171,960        741,224   

Total Investment Income

     827,929        1,673,100        809,046        2,929,114   

EXPENSES

        

Investment advisory fees - Base fees

     397,531        797,956        349,306        820,257   

Investment advisory fees - Performance adjustment

     (709,293     (692,877     -        -   

Administration fees

     17,573        35,267        15,402        65,125   

Accounting fees

     27,771        33,628        28,856        55,494   

Transfer agent fees

     29,011        91,496        22,221        62,661   

Professional fees

     18,909        34,117        17,250        59,262   

Custody fees

     3,793        6,785        6,887        20,319   

Blue sky fees

     11,093        15,540        4,239        11,264   

Directors’ and officers’ fees

     8,140        16,537        7,175        30,205   

Shareholder servicing fees

     31,443        117,221        3,705        98,007   

Reports to shareholders

     10,403        25,364        6,235        34,760   

Miscellaneous expenses

     16,275        35,079        13,934        61,837   

Total Expenses

     (137,351     516,113        475,210        1,319,191   

Less investment advisory fees waived

     -        -        -        (84,721

Less expense reimbursed by investment adviser

     -        -        -        -   

Net Expenses

     (137,351     516,113        475,210        1,234,470   

NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS)

     965,280        1,156,987        333,836        1,694,644   

NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS

        

Realized Gain (Loss) on:

        

Investments

     2,560        601,751        (2,132,858     5,483,630   

Written options

     -        -        -        -   

Futures contracts

     -        -        -        -   

Swaps

     (13,624     70,186        (143,221     (185,824

Net Realized Gain (Loss)

     (11,064     671,937        (2,276,079     5,297,806   

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on:

        

Investments

     (18,658,904     (41,387,595     (13,313,413     (51,763,161

Written options

     -        -        -        -   

Swaps

     (3,655     (15,113     65,397        (7,993

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)

     (18,662,559     (41,402,708     (13,248,016     (51,771,154

Net Realized and Unrealized Loss on Investments

     (18,673,623     (40,730,771     (15,524,095     (46,473,348

DECREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS

   $ (17,708,343   $ (39,573,784   $ (15,190,259     $(44,778,704)   

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

   
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    Small-Cap
Value
    Large-Cap
Growth
    Large-Cap
Value
    Blue Chip 35
Index
    Managed
Volatility
 
$      173,375        $     15,209      $      94,822      $      813,288      $      405,350      $      356,824      $      4,000,509      $ 140,412   
  -        (33     -        -        -        -        -        -   
  -        -        -        -        -        -        -        35,616   
  45,161        2,316        61,825        112,934        4,441        24        -        2,270   
  218,536        17,492        156,647        926,222        409,791        356,848        4,000,509        178,298   
  90,912        7,532        112,519        229,256        124,065        67,988        130,643        79,433   
  (122,578)        -        (24,429     (15,501     (23,262     6,773        -        -   
  4,015        544        7,453        15,193        9,878        5,417        65,063        5,275   
  24,056        28,364        24,395        27,171        25,303        23,704        42,559        27,855   
  19,976        15,893        25,145        34,814        26,259        21,261        22,757        18,218   
  7,643        4,527        10,261        16,593        12,221        8,450        55,011        10,802   
  2,434        6,570        2,352        3,360        1,711        1,334        3,466        4,794   
  10,341        7,618        8,990        9,409        9,005        9,426        15,430        9,988   
  1,878        246        3,469        7,089        4,538        2,750        29,134        2,383   
  4,498        146        15,848        28,236         16,661        7,517        20,248        6,652   
  2,302        139        5,557        10,627        6,797        3,181        22,447        2,496   
  3,957        695        7,217        14,882        8,937        4,622        55,586        4,659   
  49,434        72,274        198,777        381,129        222,113        162,423        462,344        172,555   
  -        (7,532     (21,836     (20,522     (13,047     (48,080     (130,643     (48,110
  -        (52,417     -        -        -        -        (81,743     -   
  49,434        12,325        176,941        360,607        209,066        114,343        249,958        124,445   
  169,102        5,167        (20,294     565,615        200,725        242,505        3,750,551        53,853   
  (331,944)        (150,672     1,449,154        2,418,476        623,070        227,164        (2,210,387     1,101   
  -        -        -        -        -        -        -        187,014   
  -        -        -        -        -        -        -        342,924   
  (20,085)        -        (75,379     4,522        12,295        (54,089     -        -   
  (352,029)        (150,672     1,373,775        2,422,998        635,365        173,075        (2,210,387     531,039   
  (3,164,126)        (95,957     (6,841,864     (11,307,597     (5,470,087     (2,067,138     (1,621,645     (1,123,324
  -        -        -        -        -        -        -        294,443   
  (4,271)        -        (7,720     (9,894     (5,184     -        -        -   
  (3,168,397)        (95,957     (6,849,584     (11,317,491     (5,475,271     (2,067,138     (1,621,645     (828,881
  (3,520,426)        (246,629     (5,475,809     (8,894,493     (4,839,906     (1,894,063     (3,832,032     (297,842
$ (3,351,324)      $ (241,462   $ (5,496,103   $ (8,328,878   $ (4,639,181   $ (1,651,558   $ (81,481   $ (243,989

 

   
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     Aggressive Investors 1     Aggressive Investors 2  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
     Six Months Ended     Year Ended     Six Months Ended     Year Ended  
      December 31, 2011     June 30, 2011     December 31, 2011     June 30, 2011  
     (Unaudited)           (Unaudited)        

OPERATIONS

        

Net investment income

   $ 965,280      $ 1,573,138      $ 1,156,987      $ 927,875   

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

     (11,064     15,409,159        671,937        43,480,677   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

     (18,662,559     18,296,823        (41,402,708     37,071,527   

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     (17,708,343     35,279,120        (39,573,784     81,480,079   

DISTRIBUTIONS:

        

From net investment income.

     (1,648,519     (2,167,451     (1,285,073     (1,764,382

From net realized gains

     -        -        -        -   

Net decrease in net assets from distributions

     (1,648,519     (2,167,451     (1,285,073     (1,764,382

SHARE TRANSACTIONS:

        

Proceeds from sale of shares

     2,041,025        4,009,344        2,716,961        25,828,087   

Reinvestment of distributions

     1,551,727        2,051,684        1,239,082        1,678,100   

Cost of shares redeemed

     (8,966,439     (25,423,129     (37,900,733     (184,295,247

Redemption fees

     -        -        -        -   

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

     (5,373,687     (19,362,101     (33,944,690     (156,789,060

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     (24,730,549     13,749,568        (74,803,547     (77,073,363

NET ASSETS:

        

Beginning of period

     106,757,208        93,007,640        226,219,581        303,292,944   

End of period*

   $ 82,026,659      $ 106,757,208      $ 151,416,034      $ 226,219,581   

SHARES ISSUED & REDEEMED

        

Issued

     63,586        111,901        208,692        2,017,158   

Distributions reinvested

     51,811        58,220        104,124        119,779   

Redeemed

     (275,910     (735,719     (2,901,786     (14,365,022

Net increase (decrease)

     (160,513     (565,598     (2,588,970     (12,228,085

Outstanding at beginning of period

     2,795,541        3,361,139        14,844,911        27,072,996   

Outstanding at end of period

     2,635,028        2,795,541        12,255,941        14,844,911   

* Including undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income of:

   $ 990,325      $ 1,673,564      $ (56,836   $ 71,250   

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

   
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  Six Months Ended        Year Ended        Six Months Ended        Year Ended        Six Months Ended        Year Ended        Six Months Ended        Year Ended   
December 31, 2011     June 30, 2011     December 31, 2011     June 30, 2011     December 31, 2011     June 30, 2011     December 31, 2011     June 30, 2011  
(Unaudited)           (Unaudited)           (Unaudited)           (Unaudited)        
  $       333,836        $       242,227        $       1,694,644        $       3,205,225        $       169,102        $       287,673        $       5,167        $       19,560   
  (2,276,079)        13,651,385        5,297,806        24,835,564        (352,029     4,448,364        (150,672     283,835   
  (13,248,016)        9,058,287        (51,771,154     79,001,816        (3,168,397     2,257,197        (95,957     427,560   
               
  (15,190,259)        22,951,899        (44,778,704     107,042,605        (3,351,324     6,993,234        (241,462     730,955   
  (938,128)        (632,748     (3,451,142     (4,111,396     (398,507     (401,927     (1,842     (16,889
  -        -        (13,433,187     -        -        -        (287,704     -   
  (938,128     (632,748     (16,884,329     (4,111,396     (398,507     (401,927     (289,546     (16,889
  591,842        1,235,133        21,985,709        54,560,870        541,194        1,983,842        279,158        420,997   
  886,661        608,040        15,234,587        3,618,063        379,234        387,792        289,325        16,889   
  (4,731,147     (11,310,433     (53,696,090     (110,930,484     (2,443,650     (4,544,849     (71,176     (38,172
  -        -        19,217        34,909        -        -        -        498   
               
  (3,252,644)        (9,467,260     (16,456,577     (52,716,642     (1,523,222     (2,173,215     497,307        400,212   
  (19,381,031)        12,851,891        (78,119,610     50,214,567        (5,273,053     4,418,092        (33,701     1,114,278   
  94,433,536        81,581,645        393,882,756        343,668,189        25,144,022        20,725,930        3,002,387        1,888,109   
  $75,052,505        $94,433,536        $315,763,146        $393,882,756        $19,870,969        $25,144,022        $2,968,686        $3,002,387   
  22,657        42,347        1,676,967        3,926,854        82,315        287,844        25,696        34,852   
  37,161        21,208        1,217,793        251,429        63,737        56,612        28,505        1,449   
  (179,661     (435,555     (4,047,233     (7,841,213     (375,061     (684,486     (6,632     (3,022
  (119,843     (372,000     (1,152,473     (3,662,930     (229,009     (340,030     47,569        33,279   
  3,184,581        3,556,581        25,669,108        29,332,038        3,447,452        3,787,482        235,653        202,374   
  3,064,738        3,184,581        24,516,635        25,669,108        3,218,443        3,447,452        283,222        235,653   
  $       313,812        $       918,104        $       1,689,150        $       3,445,648        $       165,674        $       395,079        $       5,665        $       2,340   

 

   
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     Small-Cap Growth     Small-Cap Value  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
     Six Months Ended     Year Ended     Six Months Ended     Year Ended  
      December 31, 2011     June 30, 2011     December 31, 2011     June 30, 2011  
     (Unaudited)          (Unaudited)     

OPERATIONS

        

Net investment income (loss)

   $ (20,294   $ (59,437   $ 565,615      $ 1,079,251   

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

     1,373,775        7,059,093        2,422,998        20,467,377   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

     (6,849,584     8,701,251        (11,317,491     8,606,512   

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     (5,496,103     15,700,907        (8,328,878     30,153,140   

DISTRIBUTIONS:

        

From net investment income.

     (3,204     (107,719     (989,896     (557,827

Net decrease in net assets from distributions

     (3,204     (107,719     (989,896     (557,827

SHARE TRANSACTIONS:

        

Proceeds from sale of shares

     1,050,180        3,223,456        2,152,569        5,959,606   

Reinvestment of distributions

     3,058        103,847        932,539        518,027   

Cost of shares redeemed

     (6,620,254     (29,215,374     (14,970,141     (51,060,064

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

     (5,567,016     (25,888,071     (11,885,033     (44,582,431

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     (11,066,323     (10,294,883     (21,203,807     (14,987,118

NET ASSETS:

        

Beginning of period

     46,716,502        57,011,385        93,713,752        108,700,870   

End of period*

   $ 35,650,179      $ 46,716,502      $ 72,509,945      $ 93,713,752   

SHARES ISSUED & REDEEMED

        

Issued

     94,640        298,349        162,846        436,595   

Distributions reinvested

     289        9,466        71,404        38,515   

Redeemed

     (603,020     (2,779,197     (1,106,376     (3,769,962

Net increase (decrease)

     (508,091     (2,471,382     (872,126     (3,294,852

Outstanding at beginning of period

     3,762,853        6,234,235        6,198,929        9,493,781   

Outstanding at end of period

     3,254,762        3,762,853        5,326,803        6,198,929   

* Including undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income of:

   $ (28,046 )    $ (4,548 )    $           336,494      $ 760,775   

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

   
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Large-Cap Value

    

Blue Chip 35 Index

    

Managed Volatility

 
  Six Months Ended         Year Ended         Six Months Ended         Year Ended         Six Months Ended         Year Ended         Six Months Ended         Year Ended   
December 31,
2011
     June 30, 2011      December 31,
2011
     June 30, 2011      December 31,
2011
     June 30, 2011      December 31,
2011
     June 30, 2011  
  (Unaudited)            (Unaudited)            (Unaudited)            (Unaudited)      
  $       200,725             $     275,540             $     242,505             $    412,282             $    3,750,551             $ 6,126,678             $ 53,853             $ 200,467       
  635,365             8,850,037             173,075             3,093,190             (2,210,387)            (2,697,030)            531,039             989,923       
  (5,475,271)            7,456,725             (2,067,138)            3,511,524             (1,621,645)            54,984,311             (828,881)            3,193,736       
               
  (4,639,181)            16,582,302             (1,651,558)            7,016,996             (81,481)            58,413,959             (243,989)            4,384,126       
  (342,839)            (342,087)            (356,881)            (461,725)            (7,110,502)            (4,877,457)            (151,314)            (266,935)      
  (342,839)            (342,087)            (356,881)            (461,725)            (7,110,502)            (4,877,457)            (151,314)            (266,935)      
  763,006             5,691,636             2,103,225             4,744,136             50,110,397             111,420,242             3,076,184             3,094,011       
  323,763             317,943             333,105             446,019             6,478,915             4,439,505             147,905             261,827       
  (7,541,624)            (22,181,617)            (2,527,157)            (7,632,342)            (47,625,314)             (60,417,342)            (6,611,142)            (11,910,284)      
  (6,454,855)            (16,172,038)            (90,827)            (2,442,187)            8,963,998             55,442,405             (3,387,053)            (8,554,446)      
  (11,436,875)            68,177             (2,099,266)            4,113,084             1,772,015             108,978,907             (3,782,356)            (4,437,255)      
  58,477,534             58,409,357             29,647,295             25,534,211             331,565,052             222,586,145             29,246,265             33,683,520       
  $47,040,659             $ 58,477,534             $ 27,548,029             $ 29,647,295             $ 333,337,067             $ 331,565,052             $ 25,463,909             $ 29,246,265       
  62,911             440,651             151,174             335,041             6,980,214             15,453,229             276,067             271,787       
  27,230             25,703             25,274             33,535             902,356             613,191             13,229             23,315       
  (617,005)             (1,838,186)            (188,957)            (572,388)            (6,598,737)            (8,423,862)            (592,469)            (1,063,914)      
  (526,864)            (1,371,832)            (12,509)            (203,812)            1,283,833             7,642,558             (303,173)            (768,812)      
  4,369,461             5,741,293             2,028,230             2,232,042             43,649,454             36,006,896             2,525,040             3,293,852       
  3,842,597             4,369,461             2,015,721             2,028,230             44,933,287             43,649,454             2,221,867             2,525,040       
  $       (20,138)            $      121,976             $       61,177             $  175,553             $  88,622             $ 3,448,573             $ 53,840             $ 151,301       

 

   
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(for a share outstanding throughout the period indicated)

 

            Income from
Investment Operations
 
      Net Asset
Value,
Beginning
of Period
    

Net

Investment
Income (Loss)(a)

     Net Realized
and Unrealized
Gain\(Loss)
     Total from
Investment
Operations
 

AGGRESSIVE INVESTORS 1

           

Period Ended December 31, 2011 (Unaudited)

   $ 38.19           $ 0.36           $ (6.79)          $ (6.43)      

Year Ended June 30, 2011

     27.67             0.51             10.72             11.23       

Year Ended June 30, 2010

     25.93             0.58             1.40             1.98       

Year Ended June 30, 2009

     53.96             0.30             (28.00)            (27.70)      

Year Ended June 30, 2008

     61.90             (0.59)            3.14             2.55       

Year Ended June 30, 2007

     61.90             (0.43)            6.41             5.98       
                                     

AGGRESSIVE INVESTORS 2

           

Period Ended December 31, 2011 (Unaudited)

     15.24             0.09             (2.88)            (2.79)      

Year Ended June 30, 2011

     11.20             0.05             4.09             4.14       

Year Ended June 30, 2010

     10.37             0.06             0.82             0.88       

Year Ended June 30, 2009

     20.67             0.02             (10.32)            (10.30)      

Year Ended June 30, 2008

     20.05             (0.08)            1.27             1.19       

Year Ended June 30, 2007

     17.55             (0.07)            2.94             2.87       
                                     

ULTRA-SMALL COMPANY

           

Period Ended December 31, 2011 (Unaudited)

     29.65             0.11             (4.96)            (4.85)      

Year Ended June 30, 2011

     22.94             0.07             6.83             6.90       

Year Ended June 30, 2010

     19.76             0.19             3.22             3.41       

Year Ended June 30, 2009

     24.59             0.23             (5.03)            (4.80)      

Year Ended June 30, 2008

     37.65             0.03             (8.67)            (8.64)      

Year Ended June 30, 2007

     42.42             0.12             3.37             3.49       
                                     

ULTRA-SMALL COMPANY MARKET

           

Period Ended December 31, 2011 (Unaudited)

     15.34             0.07             (1.83)            (1.76)      

Year Ended June 30, 2011

     11.72             0.12             3.65             3.77       

Year Ended June 30, 2010

     10.50             0.14             1.25             1.39       

Year Ended June 30, 2009

     15.33             0.14             (3.88)            (3.74)      

Year Ended June 30, 2008

     20.36             0.14             (4.49)            (4.35)      

Year Ended June 30, 2007

     18.94             0.10             1.76             1.86       

 

(a) Per share amounts calculated based on the average daily shares outstanding during the period.
(b) Annualized for periods less than one year.
(c) For the years ended June 30, 2009, June 30, 2010 and June 30, 2011 and the period ended December 31, 2011, the expense ratio was significantly lower than past years due to a negative performance adjustment to the investment advisory fee. Please refer to the Statements of Operations and Note 3 of the Notes to Financial Statements for further information. The rate shown may not be indicative of the rate going forward.
(d) Total return may have been lower had various fees not been waived during the period.
(e) Amount represents less than $0.005.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

   
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Gain
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Investment
Income
     Total
Distributions
    

Paid in
Capital

from
Redemption
Fees(a)

    

Net Asset
Value,

End of

Period

    

Total

Return

     Net Assets
End of Period
(000’s)
    

Expenses

Before
Waivers
and
Reimburse-
ments(b)

    

Expenses

After
Waivers
and
Reimburse-
ments(b)

    

Net Investment
Income (Loss)
After Waivers

and Reimburse-
ment(b)

    

Portfolio
Turnover

Rate

 
  $        -         $  (0.63)          $  (0.63)           $     -           $31.13             (16.77%)            $82,027         (0.31%)(c)         (0.31%)         2.17%          63%   
  -         (0.71)         (0.71)           -           38.19             40.81%             106,757         (0.41%)(c)         (0.41%)         1.49%          107%   
  -         (0.24)         (0.24)           -           27.67             7.56%             93,008         (0.51%)(c)         (0.51%)         1.94%          118%   
  (0.33)                 (0.33)           -           25.93             (51.31%)            115,835         0.34%(c)          0.34%          0.97%          134%   
  (10.49)                 (10.49)           -           53.96             3.54%(d)         338,715         1.78%              1.78%          (1.03%)         142%   
  (5.98)                 (5.98)           -           61.90             10.79%             367,958         1.72%              1.72%          (0.75%)         115%   
                                                                                               
  -         (0.10)         (0.10)           -           12.35             (18.26%)            151,416         0.58%              0.58%          1.30%          61%   
  -         (0.10)         (0.10)           -           15.24             37.05%             226,220         0.70%              0.70%          0.36%          93%   
  -         (0.05)         (0.05)           -           11.20             8.44%             303,293         1.02%              1.02%          0.52%          105%   
  -                         -           10.37             (49.83%)            383,856         1.20%              1.20%          0.14%          126%   
  (0.57)                 (0.57)           -           20.67             5.88%(d)         885,076         1.17%              1.17%          (0.40%)         127%   
  (0.37)                 (0.37)           -           20.05             16.68%             650,939         1.22%               1.22%          (0.38%)         124%   
                                                                                               
  -         (0.31)         (0.31)           -           24.49             (16.34%)            75,053         1.22%              1.22%          0.86%          29%   
  -         (0.19)         (0.19)           -           29.65             30.12%             94,434         1.18%              1.18%          0.27%          110%   
  -         (0.23)         (0.23)           -           22.94             17.26%             81,582         1.17%              1.17%          0.83%          133%   
  -         (0.03)         (0.03)           -           19.76             (19.48%)            73,708         1.16%              1.16%          1.23%          90%   
  (4.31)         (0.11)         (4.42)           -           24.59             (24.59%)(d)         94,933         1.07%              1.07%          0.10%          102%   
  (8.26)                 (8.26)           -           37.65             9.12%             137,236         1.09%              1.09%          0.31%          106%   
                                                                                               
  (0.56)         (0.14)         (0.70)           -  (e)          12.88             (11.28%)(d)         315,763         0.80%              0.75%          1.03%          14%   
  -         (0.15)         (0.15)           -  (e)          15.34             32.22%(d)         393,883         0.79%              0.75%          0.82%          42%   
  -         (0.17)         (0.17)           -  (e)          11.72             13.30%(d)         343,668         0.77%              0.75%          1.18%          48%   
  (0.89)         (0.21)         (1.10)           0.01           10.50             (23.47%)(d)         342,923         0.79%              0.75%          1.27%          42%   
  (0.65)         (0.04)         (0.69)           0.01           15.33             (21.72%)(d)         721,412         0.66%              0.66%          0.79%          29%   
  (0.37)         (0.08)         (0.45)           0.01           20.36             10.08%             1,162,416         0.67%              0.67%          0.53%          34%   

 

   
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

(for a share outstanding throughout the period indicated)   

 

            Income from
Investment Operations
 
      Net Asset
Value,
Beginning
of Period
     Net Investment
Income (Loss)(a)
     Net Realized
and Unrealized
Gain\(Loss)
     Total from
Investment
Operations
 

MICRO-CAP LIMITED

           

Period Ended December 31, 2011 (Unaudited)

   $ 7.29        $ 0.05           $ (1.04)          $ (0.99)    

Year Ended June 30, 2011

     5.47          0.08             1.85             1.93     

Year Ended June 30, 2010

     4.75          0.09             0.69             0.78     

Year Ended June 30, 2009

     7.05          0.06             (2.35)            (2.29)    

Year Ended June 30, 2008

     8.56          0.03             (1.53)            (1.50)    

Year Ended June 30, 2007

     11.10          (0.01)            (0.32)            (0.33)    
                                     

SMALL-CAP MOMENTUM

           

Period Ended December 31, 2011 (Unaudited)

     12.74          0.02             (1.09)            (1.07)    

Year Ended June 30, 2011

     9.33          0.09             3.40             3.49     

Period Ended June 30, 2010(f)

     10.00          -(e)            (0.67)            (0.67)    
                                     

SMALL-CAP GROWTH

           

Period Ended December 31, 2011 (Unaudited)

     12.42          (0.01)            (1.46)            (1.47)    

Year Ended June 30, 2011

     9.14          (0.01)            3.31             3.30     

Year Ended June 30, 2010

     8.46          0.02             0.70             0.72     

Year Ended June 30, 2009

     13.95          0.03             (5.52)            (5.49)    

Year Ended June 30, 2008

     16.01          (0.03)            (2.03)            (2.06)    

Year Ended June 30, 2007

     14.75          (0.04)            1.30             1.26     
                                     

SMALL-CAP VALUE

           

Period Ended December 31, 2011 (Unaudited)

     15.12          0.10             (1.42)            (1.32)    

Year Ended June 30, 2011

     11.45          0.14             3.60             3.74     

Year Ended June 30, 2010

     9.73          0.07             1.72             1.79     

Year Ended June 30, 2009

     15.86          0.08             (6.14)            (6.06)    

Year Ended June 30, 2008

     18.74          0.03             (2.91)            (2.88)    

Year Ended June 30, 2007

     16.02          (0.03)            2.75             2.72     

 

(a) Per share amounts calculated based on the average daily shares outstanding during the period.
(b) Annualized for periods less than one year.
(c) For the years ended June 30, 2010 and June 30, 2011 and the period ended December 31, 2011, the expense ratio was significantly lower than past years due to a negative performance adjustment to the investment advisory fee. Please refer to the Statements of Operations and Note 3 of the Notes to Financial Statements for further information. The rate shown may not be indicative of the rate going forward.
(d) Total return may have been lower had various fees not been waived during the period.
(e) Amount represents less than $0.005.
(f) Commenced operations on May 28, 2010.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

   
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Realized
Gain
     Net
Investment
Income
     Total
Distributions
     Paid in Capital
from
Redemption
Fees(a)
     Net Asset
Value,
End of
Period
     Total Return      Net
Assets
End of
Period
(000’s)
     Expenses
Before
Waivers
and
Reimburse-
ments(b)
     Expenses
After
Waivers and
Reimburse-
ments(b)
     Net
Investment
Income
(Loss) After
Waivers and
Reimburse-
ments(b)
     Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
 
  $        -         $(0.13)         $  (0.13)         $     -           $  6.17           (13.58%)             $  19,871         0.49%(c)         0.49%          1.66%            41%   
  -         (0.11)         (0.11)         -           7.29           35.47%              25,144         0.32%(c)         0.32%          1.19%            111%   
  -         (0.06)         (0.06)         -           5.47           16.44%              20,726         0.00%(c)         0.00%          1.73%            123%   
  -         (0.01)         (0.01)         -           4.75           (32.41%)             24,719         0.87%             0.87%          1.13%            151%   
  -         (0.01)         (0.01)         -           7.05           (17.49%)(d)         38,136         0.75%             0.75%          0.36%            147%   
  (2.21)                 (2.21)         -           8.56           (3.37%)             62,244         0.84%             0.84%          (0.09%)           133%   
                                                                                               
  (1.18)         (0.01)         (1.19)         -           10.48           (8.15%)(d)         2,969         5.28%             0.90%          0.38%            122%   
  -         (0.08)         (0.08)         -  (e)         12.74           37.49%(d)         3,002         5.43%             0.90%          0.79%            272%   
  -                 -           -           9.33           (6.70%)(d)         1,888         11.24%             0.90%          0.50%            3%   
                                                                                               
  -         -(e)         -  (e)                 10.95           (11.83%)(d)         35,650         1.06%             0.94%          (0.11%)           30%   
  -         (0.02)         (0.02)                 12.42           36.17%(d)         46,717         0.98%             0.94%          (0.12%)           87%   
  -         (0.04)         (0.04)                 9.14           8.44%              57,011         0.93%             0.93%          0.21%            87%   
  -                 -                   8.46           (39.35%)             71,697         0.94%             0.94%          0.29%            75%   
  -                 -                   13.95           (12.87%)(d)         144,668         0.87%             0.87%          (0.20%)           63%   
  -                 -                   16.01           8.54%              172,395         0.92%             0.92%          (0.31%)           37%   
                                                                                               
  -         (0.19)         (0.19)                 13.61           (8.70%)(d)         72,510         0.99%             0.94%          1.47%            19%   
  -         (0.07)         (0.07)                 15.12           32.73%              93,714         0.87%             0.87%          1.03%            84%   
  -         (0.07)         (0.07)                 11.45           18.35%              108,701         0.91%             0.91%          0.64%            81%   
  -         (0.07)         (0.07)                 9.73           (38.15%)             132,229         0.92%             0.92%          0.75%            83%   
  -                 -                   15.86           (15.37%)(d)         331,648         0.83%             0.83%          0.18%            73%   
  -                 -                   18.74           16.98%              280,177         0.88%             0.88%          (0.19%)           58%   

 

   
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(for a share outstanding throughout the period indicated)

  

 

           

Income from

Investment Operations

 
     

 

 

 
      Net Asset
Value,
Beginning
of Period
     Net
Investment
Income(a)
     Net Realized
and Unrealized
Gain\(Loss)
     Total from
Investment
Operations
 

LARGE-CAP GROWTH

           

Period Ended December 31, 2011 (Unaudited)

     $13.38          $0.05           $ (1.10)            $(1.05)    

Year Ended June 30, 2011

     10.17          0.06           3.22             3.28     

Year Ended June 30, 2010

     9.06          0.06           1.11             1.17     

Year Ended June 30, 2009

     13.73          0.06           (4.66)            (4.60)    

Year Ended June 30, 2008

     14.12          0.06           (0.41)            (0.35)    

Year Ended June 30, 2007

     12.11          0.03           2.02             2.05     
                                     

LARGE-CAP VALUE

           

Period Ended December 31, 2011 (Unaudited)

     14.62          0.12           (0.89)            (0.77)    

Year Ended June 30, 2011

     11.44          0.20           3.21             3.41     

Year Ended June 30, 2010

     9.74          0.19           1.73             1.92     

Year Ended June 30, 2009

     13.63          0.23           (3.89)            (3.66)    

Year Ended June 30, 2008

     17.07          0.22           (2.94)            (2.72)    

Year Ended June 30, 2007

     14.41          0.17           2.64             2.81     
                                     

BLUE CHIP 35 INDEX

           

Period Ended December 31, 2011 (Unaudited)

     7.60          0.08           (0.10)            (0.02)    

Year Ended June 30, 2011

     6.18          0.15           1.39             1.54     

Year Ended June 30, 2010

     5.66          0.13           0.52             0.65     

Year Ended June 30, 2009

     7.21          0.15           (1.51)            (1.36)    

Year Ended June 30, 2008

     8.52          0.19           (1.39)            (1.20)    

Year Ended June 30, 2007

     7.21          0.16           1.26             1.42     
                                     

MANAGED VOLATILITY

           

Period Ended December 31, 2011 (Unaudited)

     11.58          0.02           (0.07)            (0.05)    

Year Ended June 30, 2011

     10.23          0.07           1.37             1.44     

Year Ended June 30, 2010

     10.19          0.10           0.08             0.18     

Year Ended June 30, 2009

     12.58          0.18           (1.69)            (1.51)    

Year Ended June 30, 2008

     12.95          0.29           (0.49)            (0.20)    

Year Ended June 30, 2007

     12.65          0.28           0.44             0.72     

 

 

(a) Per share amounts calculated based on the average daily shares outstanding during the period.
(b) Annualized for periods less than one year.
(c) Total return may have been lower had various fees not been waived during the period.
(d) Total return includes the effect of a reimbursement by the Adviser and the accounting agent due to a trading error.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

   
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Less Distributions

to Shareholders from

                   Ratios & Supplemental Data  

 

 

          

 

 

 
Net
Realized
Gain
    

Net

Investment
Income

     Total
Distributions
    

Net Asset
Value,
End of

Period

    

Total

Return

     Net Assets
End of
Period
(000’s)
     Expenses Before
Waivers and
Reimbursements(b)
    

Expenses After
Waivers and

Reimbursements(b)

    

Net Investment
Income

After Waivers and

Reimbursements(b)

    

Portfolio

Turnover

Rate

 
  $      -          $(0.09)           $(0.09)           $12.24         (7.84%)(c)              $    47,041         0.89%             0.84%             0.81%             12%   
          (0.07)           (0.07)           13.38         32.31%(c)              58,478         0.86%             0.84%             0.47%             65%   
          (0.06)           (0.06)           10.17         12.89%(c)               58,409         0.86%             0.84%             0.55%             40%   
          (0.07)           (0.07)           9.06         (33.43%)                  70,534         0.82%             0.82%             0.63%             49%   
          (0.04)           (0.04)           13.73         (2.50%)(c)              174,813         0.71%             0.71%             0.39%             37%   
          (0.04)           (0.04)           14.12         16.98%                  138,138         0.78%             0.78%             0.25%             39%   
                                                                                      
          (0.18)           (0.18)           13.67         (5.23%)(c)              27,548         1.19%             0.84%             1.78%             11%   
          (0.23)           (0.23)           14.62         30.02%(c)              29,647         1.17%             0.84%             1.50%             43%   
          (0.22)           (0.22)           11.44         19.65%(c)              25,534         1.11%             0.84%             1.58%             49%   
          (0.23)           (0.23)           9.74         (26.88%)(c)              27,996         0.98%             0.84%             2.20%             65%   
  (0.51)         (0.21)           (0.72)           13.63         (16.46%)(c)              54,144         0.80%             0.79%             1.38%             28%   
          (0.15)           (0.15)           17.07         19.57%                  86,095         0.79%             0.79%             1.08%             34%   
                                                                                      
          (0.16)           (0.16)           7.42         (0.23%)(c)              333,337         0.28%             0.15%             2.30%             15%   
          (0.12)           (0.12)           7.60         25.10%(c)              331,565         0.27%             0.15%             2.09%             19%   
          (0.13)           (0.13)           6.18         11.25%(c)(d)         222,586         0.27%             0.15%             1.99%             28%   
          (0.19)           (0.19)           5.66         (18.77%)(c)            188,012         0.25%             0.15%             2.58%             86%   
          (0.11)           (0.11)           7.21         (14.28%)(c)            250,988         0.22%             0.15%             2.35%             12%   
          (0.11)           (0.11)           8.52         19.81%(c)            99,082         0.35%             0.15%             1.98%             11%   
                                                                                      
          (0.07)           (0.07)           11.46         (0.43%)(c)            25,464         1.30%             0.94%             0.41%             17%   
          (0.09)           (0.09)           11.58         14.15%(c)            29,246         1.22%             0.94%                 0.63%             34%   
          (0.14)           (0.14)           10.23         1.67%(c)            33,684         1.05%             0.94%             0.91%             33%   
  (0.52)         (0.36)           (0.88)           10.19         (11.66%)(c)            47,299         1.01%             0.94%             1.72%             51%   
          (0.17)           (0.17)           12.58         (1.57%)(c)            75,417         0.88%             0.88%             2.23%             44%   
  (0.15)         (0.27)           (0.42)           12.95         5.87%(c)            87,056         0.98%             0.94%             2.16%             27%   

 

   
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1. Organization:

 

Bridgeway Funds, Inc. (“Bridgeway” or the “Company”) was organized as a Maryland corporation on October 19, 1993, and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company.

Bridgeway is organized as a series fund, with 14 investment funds as of December 31, 2011 (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”): Aggressive Investors 1, Aggressive Investors 2, Ultra-Small Company, Ultra-Small Company Market, Micro-Cap Limited, Small-Cap Momentum, Small-Cap Growth, Small-Cap Value, Large-Cap Growth, Large-Cap Value, Blue Chip 35 Index and Managed Volatility Funds are presented in this report. The Omni Tax-Managed Small-Cap Value Fund and the Omni Small-Cap Value Fund commenced operations on December 31, 2010 and August 31, 2011, respectively, and are included in a separate report.

Bridgeway is authorized to issue 2,000,000,000 shares of common stock at $0.001 per share. As of December 31, 2011, 15,000,000 shares have been classified into the Aggressive Investors 1 Fund. 130,000,000 shares each have been classified into the Aggressive Investors 2 and Blue Chip 35 Index Funds. 5,000,000 shares have been classified into the Ultra-Small Company Fund. 10,000,000 shares have been classified in the Micro-Cap Limited Fund. 100,000,000 shares each have been classified into the Ultra-Small Company Market, Omni Tax-Managed Small-Cap Value, Omni Small-Cap Value, Small-Cap Momentum, Small-Cap Growth, Small-Cap Value, Large-Cap Growth, and Large-Cap Value Funds. 50,000,000 shares have been classified into the Managed Volatility Fund. All shares outstanding currently represent Class N shares.

The Ultra-Small Company Fund is open to existing investors (direct only).

All of the Funds are no-load, diversified funds.

The Aggressive Investors 1 and 2 Funds seek to exceed the stock market total return (primarily through capital appreciation) at a level of total risk roughly equal to that of the stock market over longer periods of time (three years or more).

The Ultra-Small Company, Ultra-Small Company Market, Micro-Cap Limited, Small-Cap Momentum, Small-Cap Growth, Small-Cap Value and Large-Cap Growth Funds seek to provide a long-term total return of capital, primarily through capital appreciation.

The Blue Chip 35 Index and Large-Cap Value Funds seek to provide long-term total return of capital, primarily through capital appreciation but also some income.

The Managed Volatility Fund seeks to provide a high current return with short-term risk less than or equal to 40% of the stock market.

Bridgeway Capital Management, Inc. (the “Adviser”) is the investment adviser for all of the Funds.

2. Significant Accounting Policies:

 

The following summary of significant accounting policies, followed in the preparation of the financial statements of the Funds, are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”).

Securities, Options, Futures and Other Investments Valuation Other than options, portfolio securities that are principally traded on a national securities exchange are valued at their last sale price on the principal exchange on which they are traded prior to the close of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”), on each day the NYSE is open for business. If there is no closing price on the NYSE, the portfolio security will be valued using a composite price, which is defined as the last price for the security on any exchange. Portfolio securities other than options that are principally traded on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotation System (“NASDAQ”) are valued at the NASDAQ Official Closing Price (“NOCP”). In the absence of recorded sales on their home exchange, or NOCP, in the case of NASDAQ traded securities, the security will be valued as follows: bid prices for long positions and ask prices for short positions.

 

   
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Short-term fixed income securities having a remaining maturity of 60 days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. Options are valued at the close if there is trading volume and if there is no trading volume, the bid on long positions and ask on the short positions. Other investments for which no sales are reported are valued at the latest bid price in accordance with the pricing policy established by the Board of Directors.

Investments in open-end registered investment companies and closed-end registered investment companies that do not trade on an exchange are valued at the end of day net asset value (“NAV”) per share.

Investments in closed-end registered investment companies that trade on an exchange are valued at the last sales price as of the close of the customary trading session on the exchange where the security is principally traded.

When market quotations are not readily available or when events occur that make established valuation methods unreliable, securities of the Funds may be valued at fair value as determined in good faith by or under the direction of the Board of Directors. The valuation assigned to fair valued securities for purposes of calculating the Funds’ NAVs may differ from the security’s most recent closing market price and from the prices used by other mutual funds to calculate their NAVs.

The inputs and valuation techniques used to determine the value of a Fund’s investments are summarized into three levels as described in the hierarchy below:

 

 

Level 1 — quoted prices in active markets for identical assets

Investments whose values are based on quoted market prices in active markets, and whose values are therefore classified as Level 1 prices, include active listed equity securities. The Funds do not adjust the quoted price for such investments, even in situations where the Funds hold a large position and a sale could reasonably impact the quoted price.

 

 

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

Investments that trade in markets that are not considered to be active, but whose values are based on quoted market prices, dealer quotations or valuations provided by alternative pricing sources supported by observable inputs are classified as Level 2 prices. These generally include certain U.S. government and sovereign obligations, most government agency securities, investment-grade corporate bonds and less liquid listed equity securities. As investments whose values are classified as Level 2 prices include positions that are not traded in active markets and/or are subject to transfer restrictions, valuations may be adjusted to reflect illiquidity and/or non-transferability, which are generally based on available market information.

Money market fund investments consist of mutual funds which invest primarily in securities that are valued at amortized cost, a Level 2 investment. Therefore, the money market funds are classified as Level 2 investments. The Funds’ total return swap values are derived by applying observable inputs to the outstanding notional values and are therefore classified as Level 2 investments also.

 

 

Level 3 — significant unobservable inputs (including a Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments)

Investments whose values are classified as Level 3 prices have significant unobservable inputs, as they may trade infrequently or not at all. When observable prices are not available for these securities, the Funds use one or more valuation techniques for which sufficient and reliable data is available. The inputs used by the Funds in estimating the value of Level 3 prices may include the original transaction price, quoted prices for similar securities or assets in active markets, completed or pending third-party transactions in the underlying investment or comparable issuers, and changes in financial ratios or cash flows. Level 3 prices may also be adjusted to reflect illiquidity and/or non-transferability, with the amount of such discount estimated by the Funds in the absence of market information. Assumptions used by the Funds due to the lack of observable inputs may significantly impact the resulting value and therefore the Funds’ results of operations.

The inputs or methodology used for valuing investments are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those investments. A summary of the inputs used to value the Funds’ investments as of December 31, 2011 is included with each Fund’s Schedule of Investments.

 

   
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The Funds’ policy is to recognize transfers into, and transfers out of, each level of hierarchy as of the beginning of the reporting period. For the period ended December 31, 2011, there were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 for any of the Funds.

In May 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2011-04 “Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRSs”).” ASU No. 2011-04 includes common requirements for measurement of and disclosure about fair value between U.S. GAAP and IFRS. ASU No. 2011-04 will require reporting entities to disclose quantitative information about the unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurements categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. In addition, ASU No. 2011-04 will require reporting entities to make disclosures about amounts and reasons for all transfers in and out of Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements. The new and revised disclosures are effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2011. Management is currently evaluating the implications of ASU No. 2011-04, and its impact on the financial statements has not been determined.

Securities Lending Upon lending its securities to third parties, each Fund receives compensation in the form of fees. A Fund also continues to receive dividends on the securities loaned. The loans are secured by collateral at least equal to the fair value of the securities loaned plus accrued interest. Gain or loss in the fair value of the securities loaned that may occur during the term of the loan will be for the account of a Fund. Each Fund has the right under the lending agreement to recover the securities from the borrower on demand. Additionally, a Fund does not have the right to sell or repledge collateral received in the form of securities unless the borrower goes into default. The risks to a Fund of securities lending are that the borrower may not provide additional collateral when required or return the securities when due.

As of December 31, 2011, the Funds had securities on loan and related collateral with values shown below:

 

     Securities on      Value of  
Bridgeway Fund    Loan Value      Collateral  
     

Aggressive Investors 1

     $  3,003,207         $  3,078,106   

Aggressive Investors 2

     9,334,745         9,612,173   

Ultra-Small Company

     3,870,055         4,031,825   

Ultra-Small Company Market

     29,893,263         31,074,240   

Micro-Cap Limited

     931,859         969,142   

Small-Cap Momentum

     82,738         85,130   

Small-Cap Growth

     2,221,186         2,292,534   

Small-Cap Value

     4,646,143         4,784,826   

Large-Cap Value

     285,894         292,950   

Managed Volatility

     10,268         10,500   

It is each Fund’s policy to obtain additional collateral from or return excess collateral to the borrower by the end of the next business day, following the valuation date of the securities loaned. Therefore, the value of the collateral held may be temporarily less than that required under the lending contract. As of December 31, 2011 the collateral consisted of an institutional money market fund.

Use of Estimates in Financial Statements In preparing financial statements in conformity with GAAP, management makes estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements as well as the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Risks and Uncertainties The Funds provide for various investment options, including stocks and call and put options. Such investments are exposed to various risks, such as interest rate, market and credit risks. Due to the risks involved, it is at least reasonably possible that changes in risks in the near term would materially affect shareholders’ account values and the amounts reported in the financial statements.

Security Transactions, Investment Income and Expenses Security transactions are accounted for as of the trade date, the date the order to buy or sell is executed. Realized gains and losses are computed on the identified cost basis. Dividend

 

   
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income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, and interest income is recorded on the accrual basis from settlement date. Particularly related to the Managed Volatility Fund, discounts and premiums are accreted/amortized on the effective interest method.

Fund expenses that are not series-specific are allocated to each series based upon its relative proportion of net assets to the Funds’ total net assets or other appropriate basis.

Distributions to Shareholders The Funds pay dividends from net investment income and distribute realized capital gains annually, usually in December.

Derivatives

The Funds’ use of derivatives for the period ended December 31, 2011 was limited to futures contracts, total return swaps, purchased options and written options. The following is a summary of how these derivatives are treated in the financial statements and their impact on the Funds.

 

         

Asset Derivatives

    

Liability Derivatives

 

Fund/Financial

Instrument Type

  

Type of

Derivative

  

Location on

Statement of

Assets and

Liabilities

   Fair Value      Location on Statement of
Assets and Liabilities
   Fair Value  

Aggressive Investors 1

              

Other

   Swap    Receivable, Total Return Swap    $ 70,950          $ -   

Aggressive Investors 2

              

Other

   Swap    Receivable, Total Return Swap      140,383            -   

Ultra-Small Company

              

Other

   Swap    Receivable, Total Return Swap      92,099            -   

Ultra-Small Company Market

              

Other

   Swap         -       Payable, Total Return Swap      11,380   

Micro-Cap Limited

              

Other

   Swap    Receivable, Total Return Swap      4,647            -   

Small-Cap Growth

              

Other

   Swap         -       Payable, Total Return Swap      3,913   

Small-Cap Value

              

Other

   Swap    Receivable, Total Return Swap      5,159            -   

Large-Cap Growth

              

Other

   Swap    Receivable, Total Return Swap      7,025            -   

Managed Volatility

              

Equity Contracts

   Written
Option
        -      

Call Options Written at value

Put Options Written at value

    
 
249,868
180,204
  
  

 

   
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Fund/Financial

Instrument Type

   Type of
Derivative
   Location of Gain (Loss) on
Derivatives Recognized in Income
   Amount
of
Realized
Gain
(Loss)
    Amount of
Unrealized
Gain
(Loss)
 

Aggressive Investors 1

          

Other

   Swap   

Realized Gain (Loss) on Swaps

   $ (13,624  
     

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Swaps

     $ (3,655

Equity Contracts

   Purchased Option   

Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments

     (119,097  
     

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments

       25,097   

Aggressive Investors 2 Other

   Swap   

Realized Gain (Loss) on Swaps

     70,186     
     

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Swaps

       (15,113

Equity Contracts

   Purchased Option   

Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments

     (246,235  
     

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments

       48,835   

Ultra-Small Company Other

   Swap   

Realized Gain (Loss) on Swaps

     (143,221  
     

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Swaps

       65,397   

Ultra-Small Company Market Other

   Swap   

Realized Gain (Loss) on Swaps

     (185,824 )  
     

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Swaps

       (7,993

Micro-Cap Limited Other

   Swap   

Realized Gain (Loss) on Swaps

     (20,085  
     

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Swaps

       (4,271

Small-Cap Growth Other

   Swap   

Realized Gain (Loss) on Swaps

     (75,379  
     

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Swaps

       (7,720

Small-Cap Value Other

   Swap   

Realized Gain (Loss) on Swaps

     4,522     
     

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Swaps

       (9,894

Large-Cap Growth Other

   Swap   

Realized Gain (Loss) on Swaps

     12,295     
     

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Swaps

       (5,184

Large-Cap Value Other

   Swap   

Realized Gain (Loss) on Swaps

     (54,089  

 

   
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Fund/Financial

Instrument Type

  

Type of

Derivative

  

Location of Gain (Loss) on

Derivatives Recognized in Income

   Amount of
Realized Gain
(Loss)
     Amount of
Unrealized
Gain
(Loss)
 

Managed Volatility

           

Equity Contracts

   Written         
   Option   

Realized Gain (Loss) on Written Options

     $187,014      
     

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Written Options

        $294,443   
   Future   

Realized Gain (Loss) on Futures Contracts

     342,924      
   Purchased         
   Option   

Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments

     23,093      
     

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments

        8,494   

The derivative instruments outstanding as of December 31, 2011, as disclosed in the Notes to the Financial Statements, and the amounts of realized and changes in unrealized gains and losses on derivative instruments during the period, as disclosed in the Statement of Operations, serve as indicators of the volume of derivative activity for the Funds.

Futures Contracts The Funds may purchase or sell financial futures contracts to hedge cash positions, manage market risk and to dampen volatility in line with investment objectives. A futures contract is an agreement between two parties to buy or sell a financial instrument at a set price on a future date. Upon entering into such a contract, a Fund is required to pledge to the broker an amount of cash or U.S. government securities equal to the minimum “initial margin” requirements of the exchange on which the futures contract is traded. The contract amount reflects the extent of a Fund’s exposure in these financial instruments. A Fund’s participation in the futures markets involves certain risks, including imperfect correlation between movements in the price of futures contracts and movements in the price of the securities hedged or used for cover. Pursuant to a contract, such Fund agrees to receive from, or pay to, the broker an amount of cash equal to the fluctuation in value of the contract. Such receipts or payments are known as “variation margin” and are recorded by a Fund as unrealized appreciation or depreciation. When a contract is closed, a 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. With futures, there is minimal counterparty risk to the Funds since futures are exchange traded and the exchange’s clearinghouse, as counterparty to all exchange traded futures, guarantees the futures against default. As of December 31, 2011, the Funds had no open futures contracts.

Options The Aggressive Investors 1 and Aggressive Investors 2 Funds may buy and sell calls and puts to increase or decrease each Fund’s exposure to stock market risk or for purposes of diversification of risk. The Managed Volatility Fund may buy and sell calls and puts to reduce the Fund’s volatility and provide some cash flow. An option is a contract conveying a right to buy or sell a financial instrument at a specified price during a stipulated period. The premium paid by a Fund for the purchase of a call or a put option is included in such Fund’s Schedule of Investments as an investment and subsequently marked-to-market to reflect the current market value of the option. When a Fund writes a call or a put option, an amount equal to the premium received by such Fund is included in its Statement of Assets and Liabilities as a liability and is subsequently marked-to-market to reflect the current market value of the option written. If an option which a Fund has written either expires on its stipulated expiration date, or if such Fund enters into a closing purchase transaction, that Fund realizes a gain (or a loss if the cost of a closing purchase transaction exceeds the premium received when the option was written) without regard to any unrealized gain or loss on the underlying security, and the liability related to such options is extinguished. If a call option that a Fund has written is assigned, such Fund realizes a gain or loss from the sale of the underlying security and the proceeds from such sale are increased by the premium originally received. If a put option that a Fund has written is assigned, the amount of the premium originally received reduces the cost of the security that such Fund purchased upon exercise of the option. Buying calls increases a Fund’s exposure to the underlying security to the extent of any premium paid. Buying puts on a stock market index tends to limit a Fund’s exposure to a stock market decline. All options purchased by the Funds were listed on exchanges and considered liquid positions with readily available market quotes.

 

   
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Covered Call Options and Secured Puts The Aggressive Investors 1, Aggressive Investors 2 and Managed Volatility Funds may write call options on a covered basis, that is, a Fund will own the underlying security, or a Fund may write secured puts. The principal reason for writing covered calls and secured puts on a security is to attempt to realize income through the receipt of premiums. The option writer has, in return for the premium, given up the opportunity for profit from a substantial price increase in the underlying security so long as the obligation as a writer continues, but has retained the risk of loss should the price of the security decline. All options were listed on exchanges and considered liquid positions with readily available market quotes. Transactions in options written during the period ended December 31, 2011 are as follows:

 

     Managed Volatility Fund           Managed Volatility Fund    
     Written Call Options           Written Put Options    
      Contracts      Premiums            Contracts      Premiums    
              

Outstanding, June 30, 2011

     2,535           $   378,986            1,735           $    251,738     

Positions Opened

     4,474           752,085            2,642           529,410     

Exercised

     (1,459)           (305,969)            (1,513)           (231,566)     

Expired

     (3,894)           (517,219)            (1,012)           (166,327)     

Closed

     (110)           (21,851)              (335)           (101,991)     

Outstanding, December 31, 2011

     1,546           $   286,032              1,517           $    281,264     

Market Value, December 31, 2011

              $   249,868                       $    180,204     

The Aggressive Investors 1 and Aggressive Investors 2 Funds had no transactions in written options during the period ended December 31, 2011.

Swaps. Each Fund may enter into total return swaps. Total return swaps are agreements that provide a Fund with a return based on the performance of an underlying asset, in exchange for fee payments to a counterparty based on a specified rate. The difference in the value of these income streams is recorded daily by the Funds and is settled in cash monthly.

The fee paid by a Fund will typically be determined by multiplying the face value of the swap agreement by an agreed upon interest rate. In addition, if the underlying asset declines in value over the term of the swap, a Fund would also be required to pay the dollar value of that decline to the counterparty. Total return swaps could result in losses if the underlying asset does not perform as anticipated by the Adviser. A Fund may use its own NAV as the underlying asset in a total return swap. This strategy serves to reduce cash drag (the impact of cash on a Fund’s overall return) by replacing it with the impact of market exposure based upon a Fund’s own investment holdings. The following total return swaps were open as of December 31, 2011:

 

Bridgeway Fund   

Swap

Counterparty

  Notional
Principal
    

Maturity

Date

  Net Unrealized
Gain\(Loss)
         

Ultra-Small Company

   ReFlow Management Co.   $ 1,459,727       January 3, 2012   $92,099

Indemnification Under the Company’s organizational documents, the Funds’ officers, directors, employees and agents are indemnified against certain liabilities that may arise out of the performance of their duties to the Funds. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Funds enter into contracts that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Funds that have not yet occurred. However, the Funds have not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts.

3. Management Fees, Other Related Party Transactions and Contingencies:

 

 

The Funds have entered into management agreements with the Adviser. As compensation for the advisory services rendered, facilities furnished, and expenses borne by the Adviser, the Funds pay the Adviser a fee pursuant to each Fund’s management agreement, as described below.

 

   
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Aggressive Investors 1: A total advisory fee is paid by the Fund to the Adviser that is comprised of a Base Fee and a Performance Adjustment. The Base Fee equals the Base Fee Rate times the average daily net assets of the Fund. The Base Fee Rate is based on the following annual rates: 0.90% of the first $250 million of the Fund’s average daily net assets, 0.875% of the next $250 million and 0.85% of any excess over $500 million.

The Performance Adjustment equals 4.67% times the difference in cumulative total return between the Fund and the Standard and Poor’s 500 Composite Stock Price Index with dividends reinvested (hereinafter “Index”) over a rolling five-year performance period. The Performance Adjustment Rate varies from a minimum of –0.70% to a maximum of +0.70%. However, the Performance Adjustment Rate is zero if the difference between the cumulative Fund performance and the Index performance is less than or equal to 2%.

Aggressive Investors 2: A total advisory fee is paid by the Fund to the Adviser that is comprised of a Base Fee and a Performance Adjustment. The Base Fee equals the Base Fee Rate times the average daily net assets of the Fund. The Base Fee rate is based on the following annual rates: 0.90% of the first $250 million of the Fund’s average daily net assets, 0.875% of the next $250 million, 0.85% from $500 million to $1 billion, and 0.80% over $1 billion.

The Performance Adjustment equals 2.00% times the difference in cumulative total return between the Fund and the Standard and Poor’s 500 Composite Stock Price Index with dividends reinvested (hereinafter “Index”) over a rolling five-year performance period. The Performance Adjustment Rate varies from a minimum of -0.30% to a maximum of +0.30%. However, the Performance Adjustment Rate is zero if the difference between the cumulative Fund performance and the Index performance is less than or equal to 2%.

Ultra-Small Company: The Fund pays management fees based on the following annual rates: 0.90% of the first $250 million of the Fund’s average daily net assets, 0.875% of the next $250 million and 0.85% of any excess over $500 million. The management fees are computed daily and are payable monthly. However, during any period that the Fund’s net assets range from $27,500,000 to $55,000,000, the advisory fee will be determined as if the Fund had $55,000,000 under management. This is limited to a maximum annualized expense ratio of 1.49% of average net assets.

Ultra-Small Company Market: The Fund’s management fee is a flat 0.50% of the value of the Fund’s average daily net assets, computed daily and payable monthly.

Micro-Cap Limited: A total advisory fee is paid by the Fund to the Adviser that is comprised of a Base Fee and a Performance Adjustment. The Base Fee equals the Base Fee Rate times the average daily net assets of the Fund. The Base Fee Rate is based on the following annual rates: 0.90% of the first $250 million of the Fund’s average daily net assets, 0.875% of the next $250 million and 0.85% of any excess over $500 million. However, during any quarter that the Fund’s net assets range from $27,500,000 to $55,000,000, the advisory fee will be determined as if the Fund had $55,000,000 under management. This is limited to a maximum annualized expense ratio of 1.49% of the net assets in the quarter the advisory fee is determined.

The Performance Adjustment equals 2.87% times the difference in cumulative total return between the Fund and the CRSP Cap-Based Portfolio 9 Index with dividends reinvested (hereinafter “Index”) over a rolling five-year performance period. The Performance Adjustment Rate varies from a minimum of –0.70% to a maximum of +0.70%. However, the Performance Adjustment Rate is zero if the difference between the cumulative Fund performance and the Index performance is less than or equal to 2%.

Small-Cap Momentum: The Fund’s management fee is a flat 0.55% of the value of the Fund’s average daily net assets, computed daily and payable monthly.

Small-Cap Growth and Small-Cap Value: A total advisory fee is paid by each Fund to the Adviser that is comprised of a Base Fee and a Performance Adjustment. The Base Fee equals the Base Fee Rate times the average daily net assets of the Fund. The Base Fee Rate is based on the annual rate of 0.60% of the value of the Fund’s average daily net assets.

The Performance Adjustment equals 0.33% times the difference in cumulative total return between the Fund and the Russell 2000 Growth Index for Small-Cap Growth Fund and the Russell 2000 Value Index for Small-Cap Value Fund, with dividends reinvested (hereinafter “Index”) over a rolling five-year performance period. The Performance Adjustment Rate varies from a

 

   
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minimum of -0.05% to a maximum of +0.05%. However, the Performance Adjustment Rate is zero if the difference between the cumulative Fund’s performance and the Index performance is less than or equal to 2%.

Large-Cap Growth and Large-Cap Value: A total advisory fee is paid by each Fund to the Adviser that is comprised of a Base Fee and a Performance Adjustment. The Base Fee equals the Base Fee Rate times the average daily net assets of the Fund. The Base Fee Rate is based on the annual rate of 0.50% of the value of the Fund’s average daily net assets.

The Performance Adjustment equals 0.33% times the difference in cumulative total return between the Fund and the Russell 1000 Growth Index for Large-Cap Growth Fund and the Russell 1000 Value Index for the Large-Cap Value Fund, with dividends reinvested (hereinafter “Index”) over a rolling five-year performance period. The Performance Adjustment Rate varies from a minimum of -0.05% to a maximum of +0.05%. However, the Performance Adjustment Rate is zero if the difference between the cumulative Fund’s performance and the Index performance is less than or equal to 2%.

Blue Chip 35 Index: The Fund’s management fee is a flat 0.08% of the value of the Fund’s average daily net assets, computed daily and payable monthly.

Managed Volatility: The Fund’s management fee is a flat 0.60% of the value of the Fund’s average daily net assets, computed daily and payable monthly.

Expense limitations: At a special meeting on March 31, 2005, shareholders of the Funds (except for the Small-Cap Momentum Fund, which was launched on May 28, 2010) approved amendments to the Management Agreements detailing expense limitations. With regard to the Small-Cap Momentum Fund, the Board of Directors and sole initial shareholder approved an expense limitation beginning on May 28, 2010. The Adviser agrees to reimburse the Funds for operating expenses and management fees above the expense limitations, which are shown as a ratio of net expenses to average net assets, for each Fund, for the period ended December 31, 2011. Such expense limitations and total reimbursements for the period ended December 31, 2011, are shown below.

 

Bridgeway Fund    Expense
Limitation
   

Total Waivers and
Reimbursements
for Period Ending

12/31/11

    
      

Aggressive Investors 1

     1.80 %      $            -  

Aggressive Investors 2

     1.75 %                    -  

Ultra-Small Company

     2.00 %                    -  

Ultra-Small Company Market

     0.75 %      84,721  

Micro-Cap Limited

     1.85 %                    -  

Small-Cap Momentum*

     0.90 %          59,949  

Small-Cap Growth

     0.94 %          21,836  

Small-Cap Value

     0.94 %          20,522  

Large-Cap Growth

     0.84 %          13,047  

Large-Cap Value

     0.84 %          48,080  

Blue Chip 35 Index

     0.15 %        212,386  

Managed Volatility

     0.94 %          48,110  
*The Fund is authorized to reimburse the Adviser for management fees previously waived and/or for expenses previously paid by the Adviser, provided, however, that any reimbursements must be paid at a date not more than three years after the fiscal year in which the Adviser waived the fees or reimbursed the expenses and the reimbursements do not cause the Fund to exceed the expense limitation in the agreement. The Fund has recoupable expenses of $11,221, $101,196 and $59,949, which expire June 30, 2013, June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2015, respectively.  

Other Related Party Transactions: On occasion, the Funds will engage in inter-portfolio trades when it is to the benefit of both parties. The Board of Directors reviews these trades quarterly. Inter-portfolio purchases and sales during the period ended December 31, 2011 were as follows:

 

   
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Bridgeway Fund    Inter-portfolio
Purchases
   Inter-portfolio
Sales
     

Aggressive Investors 1

   $             -    $    44,160

Ultra-Small Company

         27,281        408,656

Ultra-Small Company Market

       396,973    2,567,172

Micro-Cap Limited

       430,461        105,972

Small-Cap Momentum

                   -        249,463

Small-Cap Growth

       241,788          78,598

Small-Cap Value

     1,333,501          95,827

The Adviser entered into an Administrative Services Agreement with Bridgeway, pursuant to which the Adviser provides various administrative services to the Funds including, but not limited to: (i) supervising and managing various aspects of the Funds’ business and affairs; (ii) selecting, overseeing and/or coordinating activities with other service providers to the Funds; (iii) providing reports to the Board of Directors as requested from time to time; (iv) assisting and/or reviewing amendments and updates to the Funds’ registration statement and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”); (v) providing certain shareholder services; (vi) providing administrative support in connection with meetings of the Board of Directors; and (vii) providing certain record-keeping services. For its services to all of the Funds, the Adviser is paid an aggregate annual fee of $535,000 payable in equal monthly installments.

One director of Bridgeway, John Montgomery, is an owner and director of the Adviser. Another director of Bridgeway, Michael Mulcahy, is an executive and director of the Adviser. Under the 1940 Act definitions, each is considered to be an “affiliated person” of the Adviser and an “interested person” of the Adviser and of Bridgeway. Compensation for Mr. Montgomery and Mr. Mulcahy is borne by the Adviser rather than the Funds.

Board of Directors Compensation Independent Directors are paid an annual retainer of $14,000 with an additional retainer of $2,500 paid to the Independent Chairman of the Board and an additional retainer of $1,000 paid to the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee Chair. Independent Directors are paid $6,000 per meeting for meeting fees. Such compensation is the total compensation from all Funds and is allocated among the Funds.

The Independent Directors receive this compensation in the form of shares of the Funds, credited to his or her account. Such Directors are reimbursed for any expenses incurred in attending meetings and conferences and expenses for subscriptions or printed materials. The amount of directors’ fees attributable to each Fund is disclosed in the Statements of Operations.

4. Distribution and Shareholder Servicing Fees:

 

Foreside Fund Services, LLC acts as distributor of the Funds’ shares pursuant to a Distribution Agreement dated November 12, 2010. The Adviser pays all costs and expenses associated with distribution of the Funds’ shares pursuant to a protective plan adopted by shareholders pursuant to Rule 12b-1.

5. Purchases and Sales of Investment Securities:

 

Purchases and sales of investments, other than short-term securities, for each Fund for the period ended December 31, 2011 were as follows:

 

   
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     Purchases    Sales
Bridgeway Fund    U.S. Government    Other    U.S. Government    Other
           

Aggressive Investors 1

   $            -    $  55,956,274    $                -    $61,833,356

Aggressive Investors 2

                 -      109,959,554                      -    142,598,623

Ultra-Small Company

                 -        22,376,550                      -      25,898,772

Ultra-Small Company Market

                 -        47,261,536                      -      77,952,830

Micro-Cap Limited

                 -          8,327,389                      -        9,827,773

Small-Cap Momentum

                 -          3,651,304                      -        3,433,308

Small-Cap Growth

                 -        11,605,707                      -      17,199,652

Small-Cap Value

                 -        15,063,185                      -      26,906,237

Large-Cap Growth

                 -          5,890,677                      -      12,270,626

Large-Cap Value

                 -          2,930,838                      -        3,312,791

Blue Chip 35 Index

                 -        54,120,193                      -      49,423,692

Managed Volatility

                 -          3,993,494    500,000        5,102,015

6. Federal Income Taxes

 

It is the Funds’ policy to continue to comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, applicable to regulated investment companies and distribute income to the extent necessary so that the Funds are not subject to federal income tax. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required.

Unrealized Appreciation and Depreciation on Investments (Tax Basis) The amount of net unrealized appreciation/ depreciation and the cost of investment securities for tax purposes, including short-term securities at December 31, 2011, were as follows:

 

      Aggressive
Investors 1
  Aggressive
Investors 2
    Ultra-Small
Company
    Ultra-Small
Company
Market
 

Gross appreciation (excess of value over tax cost)

   $    7,521,700     $  12,802,726          $ 11,988,301        $ 86,201,166   

Gross depreciation (excess of tax cost over value)

        (9,203,014)     (17,985,945)         (10,497,812)        (20,614,962)   

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

   $   (1,681,314)     $(5,183,219)        $ 1,490,489        $ 65,586,204   

Cost of investments for income tax purposes

   $  83,617,842     $ 156,562,062        $ 73,664,761        $ 250,254,807   
      Micro-Cap
Limited
  Small-Cap
Momentum
    Small-Cap
Growth
    Small-Cap
Value
 

Gross appreciation (excess of value over tax cost)

   $    2,328,796     $ 247,856      $ 5,517,486      $ 13,006,605   

Gross depreciation (excess of tax cost over value)

        (2,138,924)     (57,123     (2,526,855     (5,728,057

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

   $      189,872   $ 190,733      $ 2,990,631      $ 7,278,548   

Cost of investments for income tax purposes

   $  19,660,482   $ 2,786,175      $ 32,798,558      $ 65,109,970   
      Large-Cap
Growth
  Large-Cap
Value
    Blue Chip 35
Index
    Managed
Volatility
 

Gross appreciation (excess of value over tax cost)

   $    7,937,823     $ 5,551,630      $ 73,709,395      $ 4,365,339   

Gross depreciation (excess of tax cost over value)

        (2,879,295)     (1,238,249     (17,681,898     (1,189,654

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

   $    5,058,528     $ 4,313,381      $ 56,027,497      $ 3,175,685   

Cost of investments for income tax purposes

   $  41,939,527     $ 23,058,701      $ 276,836,579      $ 22,119,320   

 

   
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The differences between book and tax net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) are primarily due to wash sale loss deferrals, and adjustments to basis from investments in real estate investment trusts, business development companies and partnerships.

Classifications of Distributions Net investment income (loss) and net realized gain (loss) may differ for financial statement and tax purposes. The character of distributions made during the year from net investment income or net realized gains may differ from its ultimate characterization for federal income tax purposes.

The tax character of the distributions paid by the Funds during the last two fiscal years ended June 30, 2011 and June 30, 2010, respectively, are as follows:

 

      Aggressive Investors 1      Aggressive Investors 2  
     

Year

Ended

June 30, 2011

    

Year

Ended
June 30, 2010

    

Year

Ended
June 30, 2011

    

Year

Ended
June 30, 2010

 

Distributions paid from:

           

Ordinary income

   $ 2,167,451       $ 930,085       $ 1,764,382       $ 1,620,063   

Total

   $ 2,167,451       $ 930,085       $ 1,764,382       $ 1,620,063   
      Ultra-Small Company      Ultra-Small Company Market  
     

Year

Ended
June 30, 2011

    

Year

Ended
June 30, 2010

    

Year

Ended
June 30, 2011

    

Year

Ended
June 30, 2010

 

Distributions paid from:

           

Ordinary income

   $ 632,748       $ 837,589       $ 4,111,396       $ 5,060,400   

Total

   $ 632,748       $ 837,589       $ 4,111,396       $ 5,060,400   

 

      Micro-Cap Limited      Small-Cap Momentum  
     

Year

Ended
June 30, 2011

    

Year

Ended
June 30, 2010

    

Year

Ended
June 30, 2011

    

Year

Ended
June 30,  2010
*

 

Distributions paid from:

           

Ordinary income

   $ 401,927       $ 300,332       $ 16,889       $ —     

Total

   $ 401,927       $ 300,332       $ 16,889       $ —     

 

      Small-Cap Growth      Small-Cap Value  
     

Year

Ended
June 30, 2011

    

Year

Ended
June 30, 2010

    

Year

Ended
June 30, 2011

    

Year

Ended
June 30, 2010

 

Distributions paid from:

           

Ordinary income

   $ 107,719       $ 252,145       $ 557,827       $ 806,731   

Total

   $ 107,719       $ 252,145       $ 557,827       $ 806,731   

 

      Large-Cap Growth      Large-Cap Value  
     

Year

Ended
June 30, 2011

    

Year

Ended
June 30, 2010

    

Year

Ended
June 30, 2011

    

Year

Ended
June 30, 2010

 

Distributions paid from:

           

Ordinary income

   $ 342,087       $ 417,231       $ 461,725       $ 565,868   

Total

   $ 342,087       $ 417,231       $ 461,725       $ 565,868   

 

   
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      Blue Chip 35 Index      Managed Volatility  
     

Year

Ended
June 30, 2011

    

Year

Ended
June 30, 2010

    

Year

Ended
June 30, 2011

    

Year

Ended
June 30, 2010

 

Distributions paid from:

           

Ordinary income

   $ 4,877,457       $ 4,072,171       $ 266,935       $ 612,394   

Total

   $ 4,877,457       $ 4,072,171       $ 266,935       $ 612,394   

 

* Commenced operations on May 28, 2010, and as a result, there were no distributions for the year ended June 30, 2010.

At June 30, 2011, the Funds had available for tax purposes, capital loss carryovers as follows:

 

            Aggressive Investor 1    Aggressive Investor 2    Ultra-Small Company

Expiring

  

6/30/2017

     $ -        $ 12,816,562        $ 2,301,468  
  

6/30/2018

       70,102,305          177,345,455          1,365,778  
            Micro-Cap Limited    Small-Cap Growth    Small-Cap Value

Expiring

   6/30/2015      $ -        $ 2,860,044        $ -  
   6/30/2016        -          -          -  
   6/30/2017        3,902,694          7,823,854          14,748,497  
   6/30/2018        4,507,635          22,793,119          50,552,993  

 

            Large-Cap Growth    Large-Cap Value    Blue Chip 35 Index    Managed Volatility

Expiring

   6/30/2012      $ -        $ -        $ 327,296        $ -  
   6/30/2013        -          -          282,192          -  
   6/30/2014        -          -          402,963          -  
   6/30/2015        -          -          418,882          -  
   6/30/2016        -          -          31,461          -  
   6/30/2017        4,574,830          127,273          28,604,419          -  
   6/30/2018        33,490,095          3,361,989          34,451,339          7,043,873  
   6/30/2019        -          -          2,656,190          -  

Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010, capital losses incurred by a fund after June 30, 2011 will not be subject to expiration. In addition, such losses must be utilized prior to the losses incurred in the years preceding enactment.

There are no capital loss carryovers for Ultra-Small Company Market Fund and Small-Cap Momentum Fund as of June 30, 2011.

Capital loss carryovers utilized during the period June 30, 2011 were as follows:

 

Bridgeway Fund    Capital Loss
Carryover
Utilized
 

Aggressive Investors 1

   $ 15,406,021   

Aggressive Investors 2

     43,447,188   

Ultra-Small Company

     12,949,694   

Ultra-Small Company Market

     8,675,110   

Micro-Cap Limited

     4,376,827   

 

   
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     Capital Loss  
     Carryover  
Bridgeway Fund    Utilized  

Small-Cap Growth

   $ 7,049,367   

Small-Cap Value

     20,636,947   

Large-Cap Growth

     8,849,005   

Large-Cap Value

     3,045,462   

Managed Volatility

     980,347   

Capital loss carryovers of $337,509 expired for the Blue Chip 35 Index Fund during the period ended June 30, 2011.

Components of Accumulated Earnings (Deficit) As of June 30, 2011, the components of accumulated earnings (deficit) on a tax basis were:

 

      Aggressive Investors 1     Aggressive Investors 2     Ultra-Small Company  

Accumulated Net Investment Income (Loss)

   $ 1,648,496      $ 23,680      $ 938,111   

Accumulated Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments*

     (70,102,305     (190,162,017     (3,667,246

Net Unrealized Appreciation/Depreciation of

      

Investments

     16,955,469        36,150,904        14,803,066   

Total

   $ (51,498,340   $ (153,987,433   $ 12,073,931   
      Ultra-Small Company Market     Micro-Cap Limited     Small-Cap Momentum  

Accumulated Net Investment Income (Loss)

   $ 3,451,116      $ 398,482      $ 280,420   

Accumulated Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments*

     13,433,177        (8,410,329     9,122   

Net Unrealized Appreciation/Depreciation of

      

Investments

     116,828,598        3,347,269        289,775   

Total

   $ 133,712,891      $ (4,664,578   $ 579,317   
      Small-Cap Growth     Small-Cap Value     Large-Cap
Growth
 

Accumulated Net Investment Income (Loss)

   $ 3,172      $ 724,448      $ 127,160   

Accumulated Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments*

     (33,477,017     (65,301,490     (38,064,925

Net Unrealized Appreciation/Depreciation of

      

Investments

     9,832,495        18,632,366        10,528,615   

Total

   $ (23,641,350   $ (45,944,676   $ (27,409,150
      Large-Cap Value     Blue Chip 35 Index     Managed
Volatility
 

Accumulated Net Investment Income (Loss)

   $ 168,714      $ 3,448,573      $ 151,301   

Accumulated Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments*

     (3,489,262     (67,514,690     (7,043,873

Net Unrealized Appreciation/Depreciation of

      

Investments

     6,317,312        60,022,882        4,000,862   

Total

   $ 2,996,764      $ (4,043,235   $ (2,891,710

 

* Includes losses incurred during the period November 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011, which a Fund has elected to defer to its fiscal year ending June 30, 2012. Post October Losses—Under current tax law, capital losses realized after October 31 of a Fund’s fiscal year may be deferred and treated as occurring on the first business day of the following fiscal year for tax purposes. The Blue-Chip 35 Index Fund has deferred post October losses of $339,948.

Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes sets forth a minimum threshold for financial statement recognition of the benefit of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. Management has analyzed each Fund’s tax positions and has concluded that no provision for income tax is required in each Fund’s financial statements. The Funds are not aware of any tax position for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the

 

   
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next twelve months. Each Fund’s federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remains subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.

7. Line of Credit

 

Bridgeway established a line of credit agreement (“Facility”) with The Bank of New York Mellon effective November 5, 2010. The Facility is for temporary or emergency purposes, such as to provide liquidity for shareholder redemptions, and is cancellable by either party. Unless cancelled earlier, the Facility shall be held available until November 2, 2012. Advances under the Facility are limited to $10,000,000 in total for all Funds and advances to each Fund shall not exceed certain limits set forth in the credit agreement, including but not limited to, the maximum amount a Fund is permitted to borrow under the 1940 Act.

The Funds incur a commitment fee of 0.05% per annum on the unused portion of the Facility and interest expense to the extent of amounts borrowed under the Facility. Interest is based on the higher of (a) the Federal Funds rate, (b) the Overnight Eurodollar Rate, or (c) the One-month Eurodollar Rate, plus 1.25%. The commitment fees are payable quarterly in arrears and are allocated to all participating Funds. Interest expense is charged directly to a Fund based upon actual amounts borrowed by such Fund.

For the period ended December 31, 2011, borrowings by the Funds under this line of credit were as follows:

 

Bridgeway Fund    Weighted
Average
Interest Rate
     Weighted
Average
Loan Balance
     Number of
Days
Outstanding
     Interest
Expense
Incurred1
    

Maximum Amount
Borrowed During

the Period

 

Aggressive Investors 1

     1.48%             $   302,750           32               $   395           $1,025,000         

Aggressive Investors 2

     1.47%             741,373           59               1,656           2,835,000         

Ultra-Small Company

     1.45%             115,800           10               46           214,000         

Ultra-Small Company Market

     1.49%             1,857,167           54               4,098           6,069,000         

Micro-Cap Limited

     1.44%             332,000           5               67           567,000         

Small-Cap Growth

     1.46%             210,500           30               277           629,000         

Small-Cap Value

     1.48%             341,246           69               936           1,136,000         

Large-Cap Growth

     1.47%             185,085           59               316           630,000         

Large-Cap Value

     1.50%             116,000           4               19           116,000         

Blue Chip 35 Index

     1.51%             2,461,878           49               5,002           10,000,000         
1  Interest expense is included on the Statements of Operations in Miscellaneous expenses.   

At December 31, 2011, Aggressive Investors 2, Ultra-Small Company Market, Large-Cap Growth and Blue Chip 35 Index Funds had loans outstanding in the amounts of $340,000, $307,000, $120,000 and $6,993,000, respectively.

8. Redemption Fees

 

In Ultra-Small Company Market and Small-Cap Momentum Funds, a 2% redemption fee may be charged on shares held less than six months. The fee is charged for the benefit of the remaining shareholders and will be paid to the appropriate Fund to help offset transaction costs. The fee is accounted for as an addition to paid-in capital.

9. Subsequent Events

 

Management has evaluated the impact of all subsequent events on the Funds and has determined that the following subsequent event requires recognition or disclosure in the financial statements.

At close of business on February 3, 2012, the Bridgeway Large-Cap Value Fund was reorganized into the American Beacon Bridgeway Large Cap Value Fund (“American Beacon Fund”), a newly created series of the American Beacon Funds, pursuant to a Plan of Reorganization approved by the Board of Directors of the Bridgeway Large-Cap Value Fund at a meeting held on November 11, 2011, and by shareholders of the Bridgeway Large-Cap Value Fund at a meeting held on February 1, 2012. The purpose of the reorganization was to move the Bridgeway Large-Cap Value Fund into the American Beacon family of funds. Under the Plan of Reorganization, the Bridgeway Large-Cap Value Fund transferred substantially all of its assets and

 

   
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December 31, 2011 (Unaudited)

  

 

liabilities to the American Beacon Fund in exchange solely for institutional class shares of the American Beacon Fund, which were distributed to shareholders of the Bridgeway Large-Cap Value Fund according to their interests held in the fund immediately prior to the reorganization.

On February 10, 2012, the Board of Directors of Bridgeway Funds, Inc., on behalf of the Aggressive Investors 2 Fund (“AI2 Fund”), approved a Plan of Reorganization, under which the AI2 Fund will be reorganized with and into the Aggressive Investors 1 Fund (“AI1 Fund”). Under the Plan of Reorganization, the AI2 Fund will transfer substantially all of its assets and liabilities to the AI1 Fund in exchange solely for shares of the AI1 Fund, which will be distributed to shareholders of the AI2 Fund according to their interests held in the fund immediately prior to the reorganization. The Plan of Reorganization is subject to approval by the shareholders of the AI2 Fund.

On February 10, 2012, the Board of Directors of Bridgeway Funds, Inc., on behalf of the Micro-Cap Limited Fund (“MCL Fund”), approved a Plan of Reorganization, under which the MCL Fund will be reorganized with and into the Ultra-Small Company Fund (“USC Fund”). Under the Plan of Reorganization, the MCL Fund will transfer substantially all of its assets and liabilities to the USC Fund in exchange solely for shares of the USC Fund, which will be distributed to shareholders of the MCL Fund according to their interests held in the fund immediately prior to the reorganization. The Plan of Reorganization is subject to approval by the shareholders of the MCL Fund.

Additionally, on February 10, 2012 the Bridgeway Funds’ Board of Directors approved the following items:

 

   

Classifying an additional 85,000,000 shares into the Aggressive Investors 1 Fund and classifying an additional 10,000,000 shares into the Ultra-Small Company Fund.

 

   

The following two modifications to the Management Agreement between the Adviser and the Company, on behalf of the Aggressive Investors 1 Fund: (i) the addition of a new breakpoint for assets over $1 Billion at which the advisory fee would be decreased to 0.80%; and (ii) decreasing the total expense cap from 1.80% to 1.75%.

 

   

The following modification to the Management Agreement between the Adviser and the Company, on behalf of the Ultra-Small Company Fund: decreasing the total expense cap from 2.00% to 1.85%.

 

   
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OTHER INFORMATION    LOGO
December 31, 2011 (unaudited)

1. Proxy Voting

 

Fund policies and procedures used in determining how to vote proxies relating to the Funds’ securities and a summary of proxies voted by the Funds for the period ended June 30, 2011 are available without a charge, upon request, by contacting Bridgeway Funds at 1-800-661-3550 and on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

2. Fund Holdings

 

The complete schedules of the Funds’ holdings for the second and fourth quarters of each fiscal year are contained in the Funds’ Semi-Annual and Annual shareholder reports, respectively.

The Bridgeway Funds file complete schedules of the Funds’ holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q within 60 days after the end of the period. Copies of the Funds’ Form N-Q are available without charge, upon request, by contacting Bridgeway Funds at 1-800-661-3550 and on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. You may also review and copy Form N-Q at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. For more information about the operation of the Public Reference Room, please call 1-800-SEC-0330.

 

   
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DISCLOSURE OF FUND EXPENSES    LOGO
December 31, 2011 (unaudited)

As a shareholder of a Fund, you will incur no transaction costs from such Fund, including sales charges (loads) on purchases, on reinvested dividends or on other distributions. There are no exchange fees. Shareholders are subject to redemption fees on the Ultra-Small Company Market and Small-Cap Momentum Funds under certain circumstances. However, as a shareholder of a Fund, you will incur ongoing costs, including management fees and other Fund expenses. The following examples are intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in a Fund and to compare these costs with ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested on July 1, 2011 and held until December 31, 2011.

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

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes. The second line of the table below 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 a Fund and other mutual funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds.

The expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight ongoing Fund costs only. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds, because other funds may also have transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees.

 

      Beginning Account
Value at 7/1/11
   Ending Account
Value at 12/31/11
   Expense
Ratio
    Expenses Paid
During Period*
7/1/11 - 12/31/11

Bridgeway Aggressive Investors 1

                      

Actual Fund Return

   $1,000.00    $   832.30      -0.31 %**    $(1.42)

Hypothetical Fund Return

   $1,000.00    $1,026.55      -0.31 %**    $(1.57)

Bridgeway Aggressive Investors 2

                      

Actual Fund Return

   $1,000.00    $   817.40      0.58   $2.64

Hypothetical Fund Return

   $1,000.00    $1,022.10      0.58   $2.93

Bridgeway Ultra-Small Company Fund

                      

Actual Fund Return

   $1,000.00    $   836.60      1.22   $5.60

Hypothetical Fund Return

   $1,000.00    $1,018.90      1.22   $6.16

Bridgeway Ultra-Small Company Market Fund

                      

Actual Fund Return

   $1,000.00    $   887.20      0.75   $3.54

Hypothetical Fund Return

   $1,000.00    $1,021.25      0.75   $3.79

Bridgeway Micro-Cap Limited Fund

                      

Actual Fund Return

   $1,000.00    $   864.20      0.49   $2.28

Hypothetical Fund Return

   $1,000.00    $1,022.55      0.49   $2.48

Bridgeway Small-Cap Momentum Fund

                      

Actual Fund Return

   $1,000.00    $   918.50      0.90   $4.32

Hypothetical Fund Return

   $1,000.00    $1,020.50      0.90   $4.55

 

   
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     Beginning Account
Value at 7/1/11
       Ending Account
Value at 12/31/11
       Expense
Ratio
  Expenses Paid
During Period*
7/1/11 - 12/31/11

Bridgeway Small-Cap Growth Fund

                       

Actual Fund Return

  $1,000.00     $   881.70     0.94%   $4.42

Hypothetical Fund Return

  $1,000.00     $1,020.30     0.94%   $4.75

Bridgeway Small-Cap Value Fund

                       

Actual Fund Return

  $1,000.00     $   913.00     0.94%   $4.50

Hypothetical Fund Return

  $1,000.00     $1,020.30     0.94%   $4.75

Bridgeway Large-Cap Growth Fund

                       

Actual Fund Return

  $1,000.00     $   921.60     0.84%   $4.04

Hypothetical Fund Return

  $1,000.00     $1,020.80     0.84%   $4.24

Bridgeway Large-Cap Value Fund

                       

Actual Fund Return

  $1,000.00     $   947.70     0.84%   $4.09

Hypothetical Fund Return

  $1,000.00     $1,020.80     0.84%   $4.24

Bridgeway Blue Chip 35 Index Fund

                       

Actual Fund Return

  $1,000.00     $   997.70     0.15%   $0.75

Hypothetical Fund Return

  $1,000.00     $1,024.25     0.15%   $0.76

Bridgeway Managed Volatility

                       

Actual Fund Return

  $1,000.00     $   995.70     0.94%   $4.69

Hypothetical Fund Return

  $1,000.00     $1,020.30     0.94%   $4.75

 

* Expenses are equal to the average account value times the Fund’s annualized expense ratio multiplied by the number of days in the most recent half-year divided by the number of days in the fiscal year.
** The expense ratio for Aggressive Investors 1 Fund is negative due to the negative performance adjustment of the investment advisory fee. The expense ratio for this period excluding the negative performance adjustment was 1.29%.

 

   
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BRIDGEWAY FUNDS, INC.

BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc.

301 Bellevue Parkway

Wilmington, DE 19809

CUSTODIAN

The Bank of New York Mellon

One Wall Street

New York, NY 10286

DISTRIBUTOR

Foreside Fund Services, LLC

Three Canal Plaza, Suite 100

Portland, ME 04101

You can review and copy information about our Funds (including the SAIs) at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. To find out more about this public service, call the SEC at 800-SEC-0330. Reports and other information about the Funds is also available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. You can receive copies of this information, for a fee, by writing the Public Reference Section, Securities and Exchange Commission, Washington, D.C. 20549-1520 or by sending an electronic request to the following email address: publicinfo@sec.gov.


 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS    LOGO
      

 

Letter from the Investment Management Team

     1   

OMNI SMALL-CAP VALUE FUND

     2   

Manager’s Commentary

     2   

Schedule of Investments

     5   

OMNI TAX-MANAGED SMALL-CAP VALUE FUND

     13   

Manager’s Commentary

     13   

Schedule of Investments

     16   

STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

     30   

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

     31   

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

     32   

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

     34   

Notes to Financial Statements

     36   

Other Information

     42   

Disclosure of Fund Expenses

     44   

 


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Bridgeway Funds Standardized Returns as of December 31, 2011*

 

                 Annualized            
Fund   

Quarter

10/1/11
to 12/31/11

  

Six Months

7/1/11

to 12/31/11

     1 Year      5 Years    10 Years   

Inception

to Date

  

Inception

Date

    

Gross

Expense

Ratio2

Omni Small-Cap Value

   17.13%      NA         NA       NA    NA    3.89%      8/31/2011       1.00%1

Omni Tax-Managed Small-Cap Value

   15.78%      -11.43%         -5.41%       NA    NA    -5.41%      12/31/2010       1.56%1

1 Some of the Funds’ fees were waived or expenses reimbursed; otherwise, returns would have been lower. The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses. Any material change to this Fund policy would require a vote by shareholders.

2 Expense ratios are as stated in the current prospectus. Please see financial highlights for expense ratios as of December 31, 2011.

* Numbers highlighted in green indicate periods when the Fund outperformed its primary benchmark.

Performance figures quoted represent past performance and are no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than original cost. To obtain performance current to the most recent month-end, please visit our website at www.bridgeway.com or call 1-800-661-3550. Total return figures include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains.

This report is submitted for the general information of the shareholders of each Fund. It is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by an effective prospectus, which includes information regarding a Fund’s risks, objectives, fees and expenses, experience of its management, and other information. Investors should read the prospectus carefully before investing in a Fund. For questions or other Fund information, call 1-800-661-3550 or visit the Funds’ website at www.bridgeway.com. Funds are available for purchase by residents of the United States, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands and Guam only. Foreside Fund Services, LLC, Distributor.

The views expressed here are exclusively those of Fund management. These views, including those relating to the market, sectors or individual stocks are not meant as investment advice and should not be considered predictive in nature.

 

      
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LETTER FROM THE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT TEAM    LOGO
      
December 31, 2011   

 

Dear Fellow Shareholders,

At Bridgeway, we have a shared passion for applying logic, data, and evidence to develop investment solutions. Our Omni Small-Cap Value and Omni Tax-Managed Small-Cap Value Funds are constructed based on fundamental academic research that relies on market efficiency to better capture risk premiums. We manage these Funds to provide broad diversification within the small-cap value universe and to keep transaction fees and expenses low. Bridgeway offers the Omni Small-Cap Value and Omni Tax-Managed Small-Cap Value Funds through a select group of advisers. We are committed to advisers and their clients who take a long-term perspective and whose investment goals fit our unique expertise: delivering investment solutions that are statistically driven and grounded in academic theory.

Thank you for your investment in Bridgeway’s Omni Small-Cap Value and Omni Tax-Managed Small-Cap Value Funds.

 

Sincerely,

     
Your Investment Management Team

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John Montgomery

   Rasool Shaik    Christine Liang

Market Review

 

Having endured some of the wildest volatility in years, investors were rewarded with a positive fourth quarter as optimism about the U.S. economy and corporate landscape reigned. Consumer confidence rose and manufacturing appeared to be on the mend as the Institute for Supply Management Index depicted continued expansion. Housing starts and home sales rebounded late, though any real sector recovery may come slowly. Labor showed signs of improvements as the unemployment rate fell to 8.3% in December. Inflation is not an issue for now, though investors cannot disregard future pressures with oil topping $100 per barrel amid new supply/demand worries. With the Fed Funds rate expected to remain at or near zero percent throughout 2012, Chairman Bernanke and the Federal Reserve Board are focusing on an improved communications strategy to keep investors informed about plans for the future and the thought processes behind them.

Global geopolitical events continue to impact the U.S. stock market. Just when Europe seemed to be taking positive steps to move past crisis mode, Spain, Italy, and Hungary came along to remind investors that the road to recovery will include many bumps. Some optimism returned at the end of the period following an agreement among major central banks to act together to mitigate Europe’s debt crisis.

Among the various U.S. equity sectors, energy, industrials, business services and materials were strong with solid double-digit gains. Other strong performers included consumer discretionary, consumer staples, financials, and health care.

Looking at the market from a “style box” perspective, returns for the quarter were strong across all styles and market capitalizations. Small-cap value stocks were the strongest market segment in the quarter ended December 31, 2011, with the Russell 2000 Value Index returning 15.97%, while large-cap growth stocks were the weakest, returning 10.61% as represented by the Russell 1000 Growth Index.

 

      
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December 31, 2011

  

 

Dear Fellow Omni Small-Cap Value Fund Shareholder,

For the quarter ended December 31, 2011, total returns were 17.13% for the Fund and 15.97% for the Russell 2000 Value Index.

The table below presents our quarter and life-to-date financial results. See below for a graph of performance since inception.

 

     

Quarter

10/1/11

to 12/31/11

    

Life-to-Date

8/31/11 to

12/31/11

 

 

Omni Small-Cap Value Fund

     17.13%           3.89%     

Russell 2000 Value Index

     15.97%           3.30%     

Performance figures quoted in the table above and graph below represent past performance and are no guarantee of future results. Total return figures in the table above include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. The table above and the graph below do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. The recent growth rate in the stock market has helped to produce short-term returns that are not typical and may not continue in the future.

The Russell 2000 Value Index is an unmanaged index that consists of stocks in the Russell 2000 Index with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values with dividends reinvested. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

Omni Small-Cap Value Fund vs. Russell 2000 Value Index from Inception 8/31/11 to 12/31/11

 

 

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Detailed Explanation of Quarterly Performance

 

The Omni Small-Cap Value Fund is designed to capture the returns of the small-cap value asset class through broad diversification of small company and value stocks. This approach is sometimes referred to as “passive, asset class investing.” As of December 31, 2011, we held 482 such stocks in a market cap weighted style. We make no attempt to track any particular index in either performance or statistics.

The Fund returns were driven by the fact that small stocks, and especially the value leaning stocks within the small universe, led the market as a whole.

Top Ten Holdings as of December 31, 2011

 

 

Rank   Description   Industry    % of Net
Assets

1

  United Rentals, Inc.   Trading Companies & Distributors    1.1%

2

  Convergys Corp.   IT Services    1.0%

3

  Select Medical Holdings Corp.   Health Care Providers & Services    0.9%

4

  StanCorp Financial Group, Inc. Insurance    0.9%

5

  Weis Markets, Inc.   Food & Staples Retailing    0.9%

6

  SYNNEX Corp.   Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components    0.9%

7

  Meredith Corp.   Media    0.8%

8

  Brunswick Corp.   Leisure Equipment & Products    0.8%

9

  Group 1 Automotive, Inc.   Specialty Retail    0.8%

10

  Amerco, Inc.   Road & Rail    0.8%
  Total      8.9%

Industry Sector Representation as of December 31, 2011

 

 

      % of Portfolio     

% of Russell 2000

Value Index

     Difference  

Consumer Discretionary

     26.5%             11.7%                 14.8%       

Consumer Staples

     5.0%             3.1%                 1.9%       

Energy

     6.6%             4.6%                 2.0%       

Financials

     17.5%             36.8%                 -19.3%       

Health Care

     6.0%             5.3%                 0.7%       

Industrials

     17.5%             14.8%                 2.7%       

Information Technology

     13.0%             10.9%                 2.1%       

Materials

     5.4%             4.9%                 0.5%       

Telecommunication Services

     2.4%             0.6%                 1.8%       

Utilities

     0.1%             7.3%                 -7.2%       

Cash & Other Assets

     0.0%             0.0%                 0.0%       

    Total

     100.0%             100.0%              

Disclaimer

 

The views expressed here are exclusively those of Fund management. These views, including those related to market sectors or individual stocks, are not meant as investment advice and should not be considered predictive in nature. Any favorable (or unfavorable) description of a holding applies only as of December 31, 2011, unless otherwise stated. Security positions can and do change thereafter. Discussions of historical performance do not guarantee and are not indicative of future performance.

Market volatility can significantly impact short-term performance. The Fund is not an appropriate investment for short-term investors. Investments in small companies generally carry greater risk than is customarily associated with larger companies.

 

      
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This additional risk is attributable to a number of factors, including the relatively limited financial resources that are typically available to small companies, and the fact that small companies often have comparatively limited product lines. In addition, the stock of small companies tends to be more volatile than the stock of large companies, particularly in the short term and particularly in the early stages of an economic or market downturn. Shareholders of the Fund, therefore, are taking on more risk than they would if they invested in the stock market as a whole.

Conclusion

 

Thank you for your investment in Omni Small-Cap Value Fund. We encourage your feedback; your reactions and concerns are important to us.

Sincerely,

Your Investment Management Team

 

      
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Showing percentage of net assets as of December 31, 2011 (Unaudited)   

 

     Industry Company                                Shares               Value                           Industry Company                                           Shares                 Value    

COMMON STOCKS - 99.95%

      

Aerospace & Defense - 0.98%

      

AAR Corp.

     19,100      $ 366,147   

Orbital Sciences Corp.*

     28,150        409,019   

Sparton Corp.*

     2,500        21,750   
    

 

 

 
       796,916   
 

Air Freight & Logistics - 0.56%

      

Air Transport Services Group, Inc.*

     23,200        109,504   

Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc.*

     5,300        203,679   

Pacer International, Inc.*

     12,600        67,410   

Park-Ohio Holdings Corp.*

     4,400        78,496   
    

 

 

 
       459,089   
 

Airlines - 1.57%

      

Hawaiian Holdings, Inc.*

     19,100        110,780   

JetBlue Airways Corp.*

     112,150        583,180   

Pinnacle Airlines Corp.*

     7,350        6,027   

Republic Airways Holdings, Inc.*

     34,000        116,620   

SkyWest, Inc.

     19,400        244,246   

US Airways Group, Inc.*

     41,900        212,433   
    

 

 

 
       1,273,286   
 

Auto Components - 1.20%

      

China XD Plastics Co., Ltd.*

     15,500        82,770   

Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.

     27,900        390,879   

Exide Technologies*

     35,000        92,050   

Shiloh Industries, Inc.*

     4,700        39,386   

Spartan Motors, Inc.

     14,950        71,909   

Standard Motor Products, Inc.

     10,300        206,515   

Strattec Security Corp.

     1,300        25,935   

Tower International, Inc.*

     6,500        69,810   
    

 

 

 
       979,254   
 

Beverages - 0.30%

      

Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated

     4,100        240,055   
 

Building Products - 0.54%

      

Gibraltar Industries, Inc.*

     11,250        157,050   

Griffon Corp.

     28,800        262,944   

US Home Systems, Inc.

     2,800        18,620   
    

 

 

 
       438,614   
 

Capital Markets - 1.08%

      

Calamos Asset Management, Inc., Class A

     13,000        162,630   

Cowen Group, Inc., Class A*

     40,200        104,118   
     

Capital Markets (continued)

     

GFI Group, Inc.

     54,350       $ 223,922   

Gleacher & Co., Inc.*

     57,300         96,264   

Investment Technology Group, Inc.*

     18,350         198,364   

SWS Group, Inc.

     13,200         90,684   
     

 

 

 
        875,982   

Chemicals - 2.55%

     

American Pacific Corp.*

     2,900         22,127   

China Green Agriculture, Inc.*

     13,200         39,600   

Ferro Corp.*

     45,000         220,050   

Georgia Gulf Corp.*

     18,250         355,692   

Koppers Holdings, Inc.

     10,700         367,652   

Kraton Performance Polymers, Inc.*

     16,750         340,025   

Material Sciences Corp.*

     5,200         42,432   

Omnova Solutions, Inc.*

     20,350         93,813   

Penford Corp.*

     5,100         25,959   

Schulman (A.), Inc.

     6,700         141,906   

TPC Group, Inc.*

     9,150         213,470   

Zep, Inc.

     15,100         211,098   
     

 

 

 
        2,073,824   

Commercial Banks - 5.96%

     

Access National Corp.

     2,700         23,760   

BancorpSouth, Inc.+

     43,650         481,023   

Bank of Commerce Holdings

     7,600         25,460   

Banner Corp.

     7,550         129,482   

C&F Financial Corp.

     1,200         31,920   

Capital City Bank Group, Inc.

     7,650         73,058   

Citizens Republic Bancorp, Inc.*

     18,000         205,200   

CoBiz Financial, Inc.

     16,600         95,782   

First BanCorp*+

     87,300         304,677   

First Bancorp

     7,600         84,740   

First Business Financial Services, Inc.

     1,200         19,920   

First Merchants Corp.

     11,500         97,405   

Great Southern Bancorp, Inc.

     6,000         141,540   

Guaranty Bancorp*

     24,000         35,280   

Hampton Roads Bankshares, Inc.*

     22,300         61,102   

Hanmi Financial Corp.*

     150         1,110   

Heartland Financial USA, Inc.

     7,350         112,749   

Horizon Bancorp

     2,100         36,582   

Independent Bank Corp.*

     3,800         5,244   
 

 

      
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     Industry Company                           Shares                 Value                              Industry Company                                     Shares                      Value    

Common Stocks (continued)

       

Commercial Banks (continued)

       

Intervest Bancshares Corp., Class A*

     8,400       $ 22,932   

Macatawa Bank Corp.*

     13,200         30,096   

MainSource Financial Group, Inc.

     9,050         79,912   

Mercantile Bank Corp.*

     3,300         32,340   

Metro Bancorp, Inc.*

     6,300         52,794   

NewBridge Bancorp*

     7,000         27,090   

Old Second Bancorp, Inc.*

     6,500         8,645   

Orrstown Financial Services, Inc.

     5,600         46,200   

Peoples Bancorp, Inc.

     4,800         71,088   

PrivateBancorp, Inc.

     32,250         354,105   

Republic Bancorp, Inc., Class A

     9,350         214,115   

Savannah Bancorp, Inc.
(The)*

     3,200         15,840   

Susquehanna Bancshares, Inc.

     68,450         573,611   

Synovus Financial Corp.

     328,750         463,538   

Taylor Capital Group, Inc.*

     641         6,231   

Union First Market Bankshares Corp.

     11,700         155,493   

United Community Banks, Inc.*+

     35,650         249,193   

Virginia Commerce Bancorp, Inc.*

     13,350         103,195   

VIST Financial Corp.

     3,000         18,150   

Wintrust Financial Corp.

     12,800         359,040   
     

 

 

 
        4,849,642   
 

Commercial Services & Supplies - 4.19%

  

    

ABM Industries, Inc.

     23,700         488,694   

American Reprographics Co.*

     1,350         6,196   

Brink’s Co. (The)

     18,950         509,376   

Casella Waste Systems, Inc., Class A*

     12,250         78,400   

Consolidated Graphics, Inc.*

     4,175         201,569   

Courier Corp.

     9,200         107,916   

Deluxe Corp.

     21,200         482,512   

EnergySolutions, Inc.*

     39,800         122,982   

Geo Group, Inc. (The)*

     6,300         105,525   

Intersections, Inc.

     11,300         125,317   

Kimball International, Inc., Class B

     16,100         81,627   

Metalico, Inc.*

     34,600         113,834   

Perma-Fix Environmental Services*

     41,000         63,550   

Schawk, Inc.

     14,200         159,182   
     

Commercial Services & Supplies (continued)

  

  

Standard Parking Corp.*

     7,150       $ 127,771   

Standard Register Co. (The)

     11,450         26,678   

TRC Cos., Inc.*

     12,550         75,426   

United Stationers, Inc.

     16,200         527,472   
     

 

 

 
        3,404,027   

Communications Equipment - 0.55%

  

  

Bel Fuse, Inc., Class B

     4,400         82,500   

Black Box Corp.

     9,650         270,586   

Network Engines, Inc.*

     19,200         18,472   

Technical Communications Corp.

     900         6,660   

Tessco Technologies, Inc.

     3,450         47,679   

Tii Network Technologies, Inc.*

     16,100         23,667   
     

 

 

 
        449,564   

Computers & Peripherals - 0.65%

  

  

Cray, Inc.*

     16,300         105,461   

Dot Hill Systems Corp.*

     35,800         47,614   

Imation Corp.*

     17,300         99,129   

Xyratex, Ltd.

     20,900         278,388   
     

 

 

 
        530,592   

Construction & Engineering - 0.89%

  

  

EMCOR Group, Inc.

     2,800         75,068   

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corp.

     20,850         115,926   

Layne Christensen Co.*

     5,050         122,210   

Michael Baker Corp.*

     3,400         66,674   

Primoris Services Corp.

     18,800         280,684   

Sterling Construction Co., Inc.*

     6,150         66,236   
     

 

 

 
        726,798   

Consumer Finance - 1.13%

  

  

Advance America Cash

     

Advance Centers, Inc.

     28,000         250,600   

CompuCredit Holdings Corp.*

     10,100         37,370   

Nelnet, Inc., Class A

     25,800         631,326   
     

 

 

 
        919,296   

Containers & Packaging - 0.88%

  

  

AEP Industries, Inc.*

     2,450         68,967   

Boise, Inc.

     61,950         441,084   

Mod-Pac Corp.*

     1,500         10,035   

Myers Industries, Inc.

     15,600         192,504   
     

 

 

 
        712,590   
 

 

      
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     Industry Company                            Shares                 Value                             Industry Company                                       Shares                    Value    

Common Stocks (continued)

       

Distributors - 0.15%

       

Amcon Distributing Co.

     600       $ 38,640   

VOXX International Corp.*

     9,700         81,965   
     

 

 

 
        120,605   
 

Diversified Consumer Services - 1.60%

  

    

Cambium Learning Group, Inc.*

     18,950         57,229   

Career Education Corp.*

     42,000         334,740   

Carriage Services, Inc.

     8,250         46,200   

Coinstar, Inc.*

     250         11,410   

Corinthian Colleges, Inc.*

     2,750         5,968   

Lincoln Educational Services Corp.

     10,225         80,777   

Mac-Gray Corp.

     6,400         88,256   

Regis Corp.

     30,950         512,222   

School Specialty, Inc.*

     8,550         21,375   

Universal Technical Institute, Inc.*

     11,000         140,580   
     

 

 

 
        1,298,757   
 

Diversified Financial Services - 1.07%

  

    

Asset Acceptance Capital Corp.*

     20,600         80,546   

Gain Capital Holdings, Inc.

     12,500         83,750   

Interactive Brokers Group, Inc., Class A

     21,150         315,981   

PHH Corp.*

     29,150         311,905   

Primus Guaranty, Ltd.*+

     16,700         81,830   
     

 

 

 
        874,012   
 

Diversified Telecommunication
Services - 1.59%

   

    

Atlantic Tele-Network, Inc.

     8,100         316,305   

Cbeyond, Inc.*

     13,750         110,137   

General Communication, Inc., Class A*

     21,250         208,037   

HickoryTech Corp.

     6,000         66,480   

IDT Corp., Class B

     10,275         96,380   

Iridium Communications, Inc.*

     29,800         229,758   

Multiband Corp.*

     9,700         31,331   

Premiere Global Services, Inc.*

     9,500         80,465   

Primus Telecommunications Group, Inc.*

     6,100         77,226   

SureWest Communications

     6,300         75,789   
     

 

 

 
        1,291,908   
 

Electrical Equipment - 0.25%

  

    

China BAK Battery, Inc.*

     1,800         1,116   

General Cable Corp.*

     3,900         97,539   

Lihua International, Inc.+

     10,750         51,170   
     

Electrical Equipment (continued)

     

SL Industries, Inc.*

     1,650       $ 26,730   

Ultralife Corp.*

     7,350         29,547   
     

 

 

 
        206,102   

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components - 5.25%

   

  

Agilysys, Inc.*

     14,400         114,480   

Brightpoint, Inc.*

     41,750         449,230   

DDi Corp.

     9,150         85,370   

IEC Electronics Corp.*

     800         3,800   

Insight Enterprises, Inc.*

     29,800         455,642   

Kemet Corp.*

     19,750         139,238   

LGL Group, Inc. (The)*

     100         721   

LoJack Corp.*

     8,000         24,560   

Multi-Fineline Electronix, Inc.*

     7,600         156,180   

PC Connection, Inc.

     12,000         133,080   

PC Mall, Inc.*

     5,600         35,168   

Plexus Corp.*

     22,200         607,836   

Power-One, Inc.*

     8,800         34,408   

Pulse Electronics Corp.

     18,650         52,220   

Sanmina-SCI Corp.*

     55,750         519,032   

SMTC Corp.*

     10,700         29,639   

SYNNEX Corp.*

     22,800         694,488   

TTM Technologies, Inc.*

     51,050         559,508   

Viasystems Group, Inc.*

     10,400         175,968   
     

 

 

 
        4,270,568   

Energy Equipment & Services - 2.57%

  

  

Basic Energy Services, Inc.*

     15,400         303,380   

Cal Dive International, Inc.*

     2,750         6,188   

Exterran Holdings, Inc.*+

     14,800         134,680   

Global Geophysical

     

Services, Inc.*

     21,700         145,824   

Hercules Offshore, Inc.*

     47,300         210,012   

Matrix Service Co.*

     6,600         62,304   

Parker Drilling Co.*

     52,450         376,066   

PHI, Inc.*

     6,900         171,465   

Pioneer Drilling Co.*

     17,100         165,528   

Tetra Technologies, Inc.*

     30,600         285,804   

TGC Industries, Inc.*

     11,100         79,254   

Union Drilling, Inc.*

     11,300         70,512   

Willbros Group, Inc.*

     21,800         80,006   
     

 

 

 
        2,091,023   

Food & Staples Retailing - 2.95%

  

  

Andersons, Inc. (The)

     10,200         445,332   

Ingles Markets, Inc., Class A

     11,000         165,660   

Nash Finch Co.

     5,400         158,112   

Pantry, Inc. (The)*

     14,600         174,762   

Spartan Stores, Inc.

     10,300         190,550   
 

 

      
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     Industry Company                      Shares                  Value                                  Industry Company                                        Shares                      Value    

Common Stocks (continued)

       

Food & Staples Retailing (continued)

  

Susser Holdings Corp.*

     13,850       $ 313,287   

Village Super Market, Inc., Class A

     8,900         253,205   

Weis Markets, Inc.

     17,500         698,950   
     

 

 

 
        2,399,858   
 

Food Products - 1.13%

       

American Lorain Corp.*

     13,300         21,413   

Chiquita Brands

       

International, Inc.*

     20,350         169,719   

Dole Food Co., Inc.*

     40,700         352,055   

Feihe International, Inc.*+

     13,800         35,742   

John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc.*

     6,900         52,026   

Omega Protein Corp.*

     8,850         63,101   

Overhill Farms, Inc.*

     9,000         33,390   

Seneca Foods Corp., Class A*

     5,200         134,264   

Westway Group, Inc.*

     10,700         59,920   
     

 

 

 
        921,630   
 

Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 0.33%

  

    

Dynatronics Corp.*

     6,000         3,966   

Invacare Corp.

     14,350         219,412   

RTI Biologics, Inc.*

     1,600         7,104   

Theragenics Corp.*

     20,000         33,600   
     

 

 

 
        264,082   
 

Health Care Providers & Services - 5.52%

  

    

Addus HomeCare Corp.*

     4,800         17,136   

Advocat, Inc.

     2,600         14,430   

Almost Family, Inc.*

     4,250         70,465   

Amedisys, Inc.*

     13,150         143,467   

American Dental Partners, Inc.*

     3,500         65,905   

Amsurg Corp.*

     14,050         365,862   

BioScrip, Inc.*

     24,550         134,043   

CardioNet, Inc.*

     16,500         39,105   

Chindex International, Inc.*

     8,500         72,420   

Cross Country Healthcare, Inc.*

     14,050         77,978   

Ensign Group, Inc. (The)

     9,450         231,525   

Five Star Quality Care, Inc.*

     21,300         63,900   

Gentiva Health Services, Inc.*

     950         6,412   

Healthways, Inc.*

     15,150         103,929   

Integramed America, Inc.*

     5,300         41,605   

Kindred Healthcare, Inc.*

     23,400         275,418   

LHC Group, Inc.*

     8,450         108,414   

Molina Healthcare, Inc.*

     20,650         461,114   

National Healthcare Corp.

     6,200         259,780   

PharMerica Corp.*

     7,650         116,127   
     

Health Care Providers & Services (continued)

  

  

Providence Service Corp. (The)*

     3,400       $ 46,784   

Select Medical Holdings Corp.*

     86,900         736,912   

Skilled Healthcare Group, Inc., Class A*

     17,100         93,366   

Sunrise Senior Living, Inc.*+

     36,950         239,436   

Triple-S Management Corp., Class B*

     12,900         258,258   

Universal American Corp.

     35,100         446,121   
     

 

 

 
        4,489,912   

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 7.27%

  

  

Ark Restaurants Corp.

     1,600         21,440   

Benihana, Inc.*

     7,950         81,328   

Biglari Holdings, Inc.*

     612         225,363   

Bob Evans Farms, Inc.

     16,175         542,510   

Boyd Gaming Corp.*+

     39,150         292,059   

Caribou Coffee Co., Inc.*

     13,300         185,535   

Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc.*

     10,025         115,989   

CEC Entertainment, Inc.

     8,850         304,882   

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.

     12,300         620,043   

DineEquity, Inc.*

     10,300         434,763   

Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc.

     12,500         26,750   

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, Inc.

     7,625         120,628   

Famous Dave’s of America, Inc.*

     3,400         35,292   

Frisch’s Restaurants, Inc.

     2,200         42,944   

Full House Resorts, Inc.*

     8,400         22,092   

Great Wolf Resorts, Inc.*

     22,600         65,540   

Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc.*

     17,400         81,258   

J. Alexander’s Corp.*

     2,300         14,375   

Jack in the Box, Inc.*

     24,850         519,365   

Kona Grill, Inc.*

     4,100         25,092   

Luby’s, Inc.*

     12,600         56,826   

Marcus Corp.

     13,350         168,344   

MTR Gaming Group, Inc.*

     8,700         16,269   

Multimedia Games Holding Co., Inc.*

     11,900         94,486   

Nevada Gold & Casinos, Inc.*

     7,800         8,970   

O’Charleys, Inc.*

     9,850         54,076   

PF Chang’s China Bistro, Inc.

     14,000         432,740   

Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc.*

     29,250         297,180   

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc.*

     6,800         188,360   

Ruby Tuesday, Inc.*

     28,300         195,270   
 

 

      
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     Industry Company                           Shares               Value                               Industry Company                                       Shares                   Value    

Common Stocks (continued)

       

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure (continued)

  

    

Ruth’s Hospitality Group, Inc.*

     15,700       $ 78,029   

Scientific Games Corp., Class A*

     41,350         401,095   

Sonic Corp.*

     21,000         141,330   
     

 

 

 
        5,910,223   
 

Household Durables - 1.30%

       

American Greetings Corp., Class A

     17,000         212,670   

CSS Industries, Inc.

     4,100         81,672   

Emerson Radio Corp.*

     10,500         16,695   

Ethan Allen Interiors, Inc.

     11,700         277,407   

Flexsteel Industries, Inc.

     2,800         38,752   

La-Z-Boy, Inc.*

     21,800         259,420   

Libbey, Inc.*

     8,250         105,105   

Lifetime Brands, Inc.

     5,100         61,914   
     

 

 

 
        1,053,635   
 

Household Products - 0.33%

       

Central Garden & Pet Co., Class A*

     24,250         201,760   

Oil-Dri Corp. of America

     3,150         63,756   
     

 

 

 
        265,516   
 

Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders - 0.10%

   

    

Genie Energy, Ltd., Class B

     10,275         81,481   
 

Industrial Conglomerates - 0.14%

       

Standex International Corp.

     3,400         116,178   
 

Insurance - 7.29%

       

American Equity Investment Life Holding Co.

     26,750         278,200   

American Safety Insurance Holdings, Ltd.*

     4,700         102,225   

Crawford & Co., Class B

     25,750         158,620   

EMC Insurance Group, Inc.

     5,800         119,306   

FBL Financial Group, Inc., Class A

     13,950         474,579   

First American Financial Corp.

     28,875         365,846   

Flagstone Reinsurance Holdings SA

     39,450         327,040   

Hallmark Financial Services*

     8,600         60,114   

Homeowners Choice, Inc.

     4,100         32,841   

Horace Mann Educators Corp.

     17,900         245,409   

Independence Holding Co.

     7,350         59,756   

Maiden Holdings, Ltd.

     13,700         120,012   

Meadowbrook Insurance Group, Inc.

     23,700         253,116   
     

Insurance (continued)

     

National Financial Partners Corp.*

     19,150       $ 258,908   

National Western Life

     

Insurance Co., Class A

     1,625         221,260   

Protective Life Corp.

     3,600         81,216   

SeaBright Holdings, Inc.

     13,700         104,805   

Selective Insurance Group, Inc.

     24,250         429,952   

StanCorp Financial Group, Inc.

     19,950         733,163   

State Auto Financial Corp.

     18,100         245,979   

Stewart Information Services Corp.

     8,650         99,908   

Symetra Financial Corp.

     53,150         482,071   

Tower Group, Inc.

     18,450         372,136   

United Fire & Casualty Co.

     11,600         234,088   

Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc.

     17,900         64,082   
     

 

 

 
        5,924,632   

Internet & Catalog Retail - 0.39%

  

  

1-800-Flowers.com, Inc.,
Class A*

     27,350         60,170   

dELiA*s, Inc.*

     13,300         13,566   

Orbitz Worldwide, Inc.*

     44,100         165,816   

Overstock.com, Inc.*

     9,800         76,832   
     

 

 

 
        316,384   

Internet Software & Services - 0.55%

     

Earthlink, Inc.

     20,600         132,664   

EasyLink Services

     

International Corp., Class A*

     24,300         96,714   

United Online, Inc.

     39,800         216,512   
     

 

 

 
        445,890   

IT Services - 3.50%

     

Acxiom Corp.*

     36,550         446,276   

CIBER, Inc.*

     32,350         124,871   

Convergys Corp.*

     61,650         787,270   

CSG Systems International, Inc.*

     250         3,678   

Dynamics Research Corp.*

     4,600         52,164   

Edgewater Technology, Inc.*

     5,600         15,400   

Global Cash Access

     

Holdings, Inc.*

     29,000         129,050   

Lender Processing Services, Inc.

     10,700         161,249   

Mantech International Corp., Class A

     18,700         584,188   

Mattersight Corp.*

     7,000         32,550   
 

 

      
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     Industry Company                           Shares                   Value                            Industry Company                                       Shares                     Value    

Common Stocks (continued)

       

IT Services (continued)

       

NCI, Inc., Class A*

     6,100       $ 71,065   

Online Resources Corp.*

     14,350         34,727   

Pfsweb, Inc.*

     10,300         33,887   

StarTek, Inc.*

     6,900         13,248   

Stream Global Services, Inc.*

     36,300         120,153   

TNS, Inc.*

     13,200         233,904   
     

 

 

 
        2,843,680   
 

Leisure Equipment & Products - 1.04%

  

    

Brunswick Corp.

     37,100         670,026   

Johnson Outdoors, Inc., Class A*

     4,000         61,400   

Smith & Wesson Holding Corp.*

     26,500         115,540   
     

 

 

 
        846,966   
 

Life Sciences Tools & Services - 0.12%

  

    

Cambrex Corp.*

     13,150         94,417   
 

Machinery - 1.72%

       

Albany International Corp., Class A

     11,350         262,412   

Ampco-Pittsburgh Corp.

     3,800         73,492   

Briggs & Stratton Corp.

     24,300         376,407   

Federal Signal Corp.*

     23,200         96,280   

Key Technology, Inc.*

     2,100         27,174   

L.S. Starrett Co., Class A (The)

     2,350         30,197   

LB Foster Co., Class A

     3,900         110,331   

Lydall, Inc.*

     8,200         77,818   

NACCO Industries, Inc., Class A

     3,050         272,121   

NN, Inc.*

     6,250         37,500   

Xerium Technologies, Inc.*

     5,400         35,316   
     

 

 

 
        1,399,048   
 

Marine - 0.25%

       

Genco Shipping & Trading, Ltd.*+

     23,200         156,832   

International Shipholding Corp.

     2,650         49,528   
     

 

 

 
        206,360   
 

Media - 4.07%

       

Belo Corp., Class A

     28,550         179,865   

E.W. Scripps Co., Class A (The)*

     26,500         212,265   

Entercom Communications Corp., Class A*

     17,200         105,780   

Entravision Communications Corp., Class A

     38,300         59,748   
     

Media (continued)

  

  

Gray Television, Inc.*

     25,250       $ 40,905   

Journal Communications, Inc., Class A*

     25,250         111,100   

Knology, Inc.*

     15,600         221,520   

Media General, Inc., Class A*+

     15,300         62,271   

Meredith Corp.+

     20,950         684,018   

Navarre Corp.*

     16,500         25,410   

New York Times Co., Class A (The)*

     66,050         510,566   

Radio One, Inc., Class D*+

     23,100         23,100   

Reading International, Inc., Class A*

     10,700         45,368   

Saga Communications, Inc., Class A*

     1,900         71,022   

Scholastic Corp.

     13,950         418,081   

Valassis Communications, Inc.*

     28,100         540,363   
     

 

 

 
        3,311,382   

Metals & Mining - 0.51%

  

  

Friedman Industries, Inc.

     3,000         31,350   

Horsehead Holding Corp.*

     7,800         70,278   

Noranda Aluminum Holding Corp.

     38,250         315,562   
     

 

 

 
        417,190   

Multiline Retail - 0.44%

     

Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. (The)+

     8,350         28,139   

Fred’s, Inc., Class A

     16,300         237,654   

Tuesday Morning Corp.*

     26,100         90,045   
     

 

 

 
        355,838   

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 4.03%

  

  

Adams Resources & Energy, Inc.

     1,900         55,062   

Alon USA Energy, Inc.

     25,000         217,750   

Andatee China Marine Fuel Services Corp.*+

     7,800         24,648   

Cloud Peak Energy, Inc.*

     30,500         589,260   

Crimson Exploration, Inc.*

     20,250         57,915   

Crosstex Energy, Inc.

     21,150         267,336   

Delek US Holdings, Inc.

     29,800         340,018   

DHT Holdings, Inc.

     34,500         25,530   

GMX Resources, Inc.*+

     33,100         41,375   

Green Plains Renewable Energy, Inc.*

     9,000         87,840   

James River Coal Co.*+

     22,400         155,008   

Longwei Petroleum Investment Holding, Ltd.*

     3,100         4,030   

Patriot Coal Corp.*

     36,300         307,461   
 

 

      
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Showing percentage of net assets as of December 31, 2011 (Unaudited)   

 

     Industry Company                              Shares                   Value                         Industry Company                                       Shares                     Value    

Common Stocks (continued)

     

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels (continued)

  

  

PostRock Energy Corp.*

     12,000       $ 33,720   

RAM Energy Resources, Inc.*

     50,000         156,500   

REX American Resources Corp.*

     4,200         92,862   

SMF Energy Corp.

     13,000         37,180   

Stone Energy Corp.*

     16,700         440,546   

Western Refining, Inc.*

     25,800         342,882   
     

 

 

 
        3,276,923   

Paper & Forest Products - 1.51%

     

KapStone Paper &

     

Packaging Corp.*

     24,050         378,547   

Mercer International, Inc.*

     25,550         155,855   

Neenah Paper, Inc.

     6,700         149,544   

Orient Paper, Inc.*+

     8,200         26,650   

PH Glatfelter Co.

     23,650         333,938   

Wausau Paper Corp.

     22,100         182,546   
     

 

 

 
        1,227,080   

Personal Products - 0.29%

     

Medifast, Inc.*

     5,000         68,600   

Nutraceutical International Corp.*

     4,600         52,072   

USANA Health Sciences, Inc.*+

     3,900         118,443   
     

 

 

 
        239,115   

Professional Services - 1.64%

     

Barrett Business Services, Inc.

     4,500         89,820   

CBIZ, Inc.*+

     22,975         140,377   

Dolan Co. (The)*

     11,100         94,572   

Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc.

     3,600         77,544   

ICF International, Inc.*

     7,150         177,177   

Insperity, Inc.

     9,700         245,895   

Kelly Services, Inc., Class A

     13,600         186,048   

Kforce, Inc.*

     19,150         236,120   

RCM Technologies, Inc.*

     6,100         31,598   

VSE Corp.

     2,300         55,844   
     

 

 

 
        1,334,995   

Road & Rail - 2.87%

     

Amerco, Inc.

     7,200         636,480   

Arkansas Best Corp.

     9,100         175,357   

Avis Budget Group, Inc.*

     38,050         407,896   

Celadon Group, Inc.

     8,400         99,204   

Con-way, Inc.

     21,000         612,360   

Covenant Transportation Group, Inc., Class A*

     5,300         15,741   

Marten Transport, Ltd.

     8,150         146,619   
     

Road & Rail (continued)

     

P.A.M. Transportation

     

Services, Inc.*

     3,500       $ 33,250   

Saia, Inc.*

     5,950         74,256   

Swift Transportation Co.*

     8,800         72,512   

Universal Truckload Services, Inc.

     3,409         61,873   

USA Truck, Inc.*

     300         2,319   
     

 

 

 
        2,337,867   

Semiconductors & Semiconductor
Equipment - 2.33%

   

  

Advanced Energy Industries, Inc.*

     11,800         126,614   

Amkor Technology, Inc.*

     88,750         386,950   

Amtech Systems, Inc.*

     4,300         36,593   

DSP Group, Inc.*

     700         3,647   

GT Advanced Technologies, Inc.*+

     59,000         427,160   

inTEST Corp.*

     4,700         13,066   

Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc.*

     45,000         416,250   

LTX-Credence Corp.*

     15,000         80,250   

OmniVision Technologies, Inc.*

     19,400         237,359   

Photronics, Inc.*

     26,850         163,248   
     

 

 

 
        1,891,137   

Software - 0.17%

     

Bsquare Corp.*

     4,800         16,416   

Net 1 UEPS Technologies, Inc.*

     3,400         26,078   

TeleCommunication

     

Systems, Inc., Class A*

     39,250         92,238   
     

 

 

 
        134,732   

Specialty Retail - 8.20%

  

  

Aeropostale, Inc.*

     29,100         443,775   

ANN, Inc.*

     20,300         503,034   

Appliance Recycling Centers of America, Inc.*

     5,300         26,129   

Asbury Automotive Group, Inc.*

     13,125         282,975   

Barnes & Noble, Inc.*+

     32,700         473,496   

Brown Shoe Co., Inc.

     26,800         238,520   

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc.*

     8,050         68,103   

Casual Male Retail Group, Inc.*

     20,500         70,110   

Charming Shoppes, Inc.*

     49,200         241,080   

Childrens Place Retail

     

Stores, Inc. (The)*

     7,100         377,152   

Citi Trends, Inc.*

     2,600         22,828   

Collective Brands, Inc.*

     31,400         451,218   
 

 

      
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (continued)     
Showing percentage of net assets as of December 31, 2011 (Unaudited)   

 

     Industry Company                              Shares                     Value                       Industry Company                                   Shares                      Value    

Common Stocks (continued)

       

Specialty Retail (continued)

  

    

Conn’s, Inc.*+

     13,450       $ 149,295   

Cost Plus, Inc.*

     9,400         91,650   

Destination Maternity Corp.

     5,600         93,632   

Group 1 Automotive, Inc.

     12,500         647,500   

Haverty Furniture Cos., Inc.

     11,300         124,074   

hhgregg, Inc.*+

     12,100         174,845   

Hot Topic, Inc.

     29,150         192,682   

Kirkland’s, Inc.*

     8,550         113,715   

New York & Co., Inc.*

     26,200         69,692   

Pep Boys-Manny, Moe & Jack (The)

     22,200         244,200   

RadioShack Corp.

     37,000         359,270   

Sonic Automotive, Inc.,
Class A+

     26,900         398,389   

Stage Stores, Inc.

     13,300         184,737   

Stein Mart, Inc.*

     18,650         127,006   

Systemax, Inc.*

     15,400         252,714   

West Marine, Inc.*

     9,600         111,648   

Wet Seal, Inc., Class A (The)*

     41,800         136,268   
     

 

 

 
        6,669,737   
 

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods - 0.84%

  

    

Alpha PRO Tech, Ltd.*

     12,400         14,880   

Jones Group, Inc. (The)

     36,300         382,965   

Movado Group, Inc.

     5,900         107,203   

Quiksilver, Inc.*

     49,900         180,139   
     

 

 

 
        685,187   
 

Thrifts & Mortgage Finance - 0.96%

  

    

Astoria Financial Corp.

     44,200         375,258   

BankAtlantic Bancorp, Inc., Class A*

     11,000         37,180   

Doral Financial Corp.*

     57,100         54,588   

First Defiance Financial Corp.

     4,400         64,196   

First Financial Holdings, Inc.

     11,900         106,267   

Indiana Community Bancorp

     1,700         24,871   

Meta Financial Group, Inc.

     1,400         22,680   

NASB Financial, Inc.*

     1,800         19,278   

Provident Financial Holdings, Inc.

     4,800         44,832   

Pulaski Financial Corp.+

     4,900         34,839   
     

 

 

 
        783,989   
 

Trading Companies & Distributors - 1.89%

  

    

Aceto Corp.

     13,300         91,770   

Aircastle, Ltd.

     24,600         312,912   

Interline Brands, Inc.*

     12,350         192,290   

KSW, Inc.

     2,300         7,659   

United Rentals, Inc.*+

     30,100         889,455   
     

Trading Companies & Distributors (continued)

   

  

Willis Lease Finance Corp.*

     3,500       $ 41,650   
     

 

 

 
        1,535,736   

Wireless Telecommunication
Services - 0.76%

   

  

Leap Wireless International, Inc.*

     35,300         327,937   

NTELOS Holdings Corp.

     5,800         118,204   

Shenandoah
Telecommunications Co.

     5,600         58,688   

USA Mobility, Inc.

     8,400         116,508   
     

 

 

 
        621,337   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS - 99.95%

  

     81,284,641   
     

 

 

 

(Cost $75,582,276)

     

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.95%

        $81,284,641   

(Cost $75,582,276)

     

Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities - 0.05%

  

     41,560   
     

 

 

 

NET ASSETS - 100.00%

      $ 81,326,201   
     

 

 

 

 

* Non-income producing security.
+ This security or a portion of the security is out on loan at December 31, 2011. Total loaned securities had a value of $4,055,401 at December 31, 2011.

Summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of 12/31/2011 is as follows (See Note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements):

 

              Valuation Inputs        
              Investment in Securities (Value)        
      Level 1
Quoted
Prices
    

Level 2

Significant

Observable

Inputs

  

Level 3

Significant

Unobservable

Inputs

   Total  

Common
Stocks

   $ 81,284,641       $—    $—      $81,284,641   
  

 

 

    

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

TOTAL

   $ 81,284,641       $—    $—      $81,284,641   
  

 

 

    

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

      
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(Unaudited)   

 

December 31, 2011

Dear Fellow Omni Tax-Managed Small-Cap Value Fund Shareholder,

For the quarter ended December 31, 2011, total returns were 15.78% for the Fund and 15.97% for the Russell 2000 Value Index.

For the six-month “semi-annual” period, total returns were -11.43% for the Fund and -8.94% for the Russell 2000 Value Index. The strong fourth quarter performance couldn’t overcome the 21.76% decline in the Fund during a third quarter that represented the worst decline in equities since late 2008.

The table below presents our quarter, six-month, one-year and life-to-date financial results. See below for a graph of performance since inception.

 

     

Quarter

10/1/11

to 12/31/11

  

6 Months
7/1/11

to 12/31/11

  

1 Year

1/1/11

to 12/31/11

  

Life-to-Date
12/31/10

to 12/31/11

 

Omni Tax-Managed Small-Cap Value Fund

       15.78%           -11.43%           -5.41%           -5.41%   

Russell 2000 Value Index

       15.97%           -8.94%           -5.50%           -5.50%   

Performance figures quoted in the table above and graph below represent past performance and are no guarantee of future results. Total return figures in the table above include the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. The table above and the graph below do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. The recent growth rate in the stock market has helped to produce short-term returns that are not typical and may not continue in the future.

The Russell 2000 Value Index is an unmanaged index that consists of stocks in the Russell 2000 Index with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values with dividends reinvested. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

Omni Tax-Managed Small-Cap Value Fund vs. Russell 2000 Value from Inception 12/31/10 to 12/31/11

 

 

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Detailed Explanation of Quarterly Performance

 

The Omni Tax-Managed Small-Cap Value Fund is designed to capture the returns of the small-cap value asset class through broad diversification of small company and value stocks. We also seek to minimize the distribution of capital gains within the constraints of the investment objective. This approach is sometimes referred to as “passive, asset class investing.” As of December 31, 2011, we held 862 such stocks in a market cap weighted style. We make no attempt to track any particular index in either performance or statistics.

The Fund returns were driven by the fact that small stocks, and especially the value leaning stocks within the small universe, led the market as a whole.

Top Ten Holdings as of December 31, 2011

 

 

Rank      Description      Industry   

% of Net

Assets

1

     Brunswick Corp.      Leisure Equipment & Products    0.9%

2

     Meredith Corp.      Media    0.8%

3

     Brink’s Co. (The)      Commercial Services & Supplies    0.8%

4

     Nelnet, Inc.      Consumer Finance    0.8%

5

     Symetra Financial Corp.      Insurance    0.8%

6

     Group 1 Automotive, Inc.      Specialty Retail    0.8%

7

     Mantech International Corp.      IT Services    0.8%

8

     Deluxe Corp.      Commercial Services & Supplies    0.8%

9

     Aeropostale, Inc.      Specialty Retail    0.8%

10

     United Rentals, Inc.      Trading Companies & Distributors    0.8%
     Total         8.1%

Industry Sector Representation as of December 31, 2011

 

 

      % of Portfolio   

% of Russell 2000

Value Index

   Difference

Consumer Discretionary

       26.8%           11.7%       15.1%

Consumer Staples

       4.9%           3.1%       1.8%

Energy

       6.6%           4.6%       2.0%

Financials

       17.8%           36.8%       -19.0%

Health Care

       5.7%           5.3%       0.4%

Industrials

       17.3%           14.8%       2.5%

Information Technology

       12.7%           10.9%       1.8%

Materials

       5.7%           4.9%       0.8%

Telecommunication Services

       2.1%           0.6%       1.5%

Utilities

       0.1%           7.3%       -7.2%

Cash & Other Assets

       0.3%           0.0%       0.3%

    Total

       100.0%           100.0%      

Disclaimer

 

The views expressed here are exclusively those of Fund management. These views, including those related to market sectors or individual stocks, are not meant as investment advice and should not be considered predictive in nature. Any favorable (or unfavorable) description of a holding applies only as of December 31, 2011, unless otherwise stated. Security positions can and do change thereafter. Discussions of historical performance do not guarantee and are not indicative of future performance.

 

      
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Market volatility can significantly impact short-term performance. The Fund is not an appropriate investment for short-term investors. Investments in small companies generally carry greater risk than is customarily associated with larger companies. This additional risk is attributable to a number of factors, including the relatively limited financial resources that are typically available to small companies, and the fact that small companies often have comparatively limited product lines. In addition, the stock of small companies tends to be more volatile than the stock of large companies, particularly in the short term and particularly in the early stages of an economic or market downturn. Shareholders of the Fund, therefore, are taking on more risk than they would if they invested in the stock market as a whole.

Conclusion

 

Thank you for your investment in Omni Tax-Managed Small-Cap Value Fund. We encourage your feedback; your reactions and concerns are important to us.

Sincerely,

The Investment Management Team

 

      
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     Industry Company                                Shares              Value                            Industry Company                                            Shares              Value    

COMMON STOCKS - 99.39%

       

Aerospace & Defense - 0.71%

       

AAR Corp.

     10,150       $ 194,576   

Astrotech Corp.*

     200         118   

Ducommun, Inc.

     450         5,737   

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.*

     479         2,860   

LMI Aerospace, Inc.*

     550         9,652   

Moog, Inc., Class A*

     1,300         57,109   

Orbital Sciences Corp.*

     12,900         187,437   

Sparton Corp.*

     950         8,265   

Teledyne Technologies, Inc.*

     150         8,227   

Triumph Group, Inc.

     1,800         105,210   
     

 

 

 
        579,191   
 

Air Freight & Logistics - 0.79%

       

Air Transport Services Group, Inc.*

     25,250         119,180   

Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc.*

     12,200         468,846   

Pacer International, Inc.*

     1,600         8,560   

Park-Ohio Holdings Corp.*

     2,450         43,708   
     

 

 

 
        640,294   
 

Airlines - 1.53%

       

Alaska Air Group, Inc.*

     100         7,509   

Allegiant Travel Co.*+

     1,400         74,676   

Hawaiian Holdings, Inc.*

     10,100         58,580   

JetBlue Airways Corp.*+

     83,650         434,980   

Pinnacle Airlines Corp.*

     4,497         3,688   

Republic Airways Holdings, Inc.*

     9,600         32,928   

SkyWest, Inc.

     22,500         283,275   

US Airways Group, Inc.*

     68,950         349,576   
     

 

 

 
        1,245,212   
 

Auto Components - 1.38%

       

China Automotive Systems, Inc.*

     700         2,310   

China XD Plastics Co., Ltd.*

     16,000         85,440   

Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.

     24,550         343,945   

Drew Industries, Inc.*

     700         17,171   

Exide Technologies*

     35,800         94,154   

Federal-Mogul Corp.*

     5,200         76,700   

Fuel Systems Solutions, Inc.*

     700         11,543   

Motorcar Parts of America, Inc.*+

     350         2,625   

Shiloh Industries, Inc.*

     6,950         58,241   

SORL Auto Parts, Inc.*

     700         1,631   

Spartan Motors, Inc.

     12,150         58,442   

Standard Motor Products, Inc.

     9,200         184,460   
     

Auto Components (continued)

     

Strattec Security Corp.

     100       $ 1,995   

Superior Industries International, Inc.

     6,600         109,164   

Tower International, Inc.*

     6,400         68,736   
     

 

 

 
        1,116,557   

Automobiles - 0.01%

     

Winnebago Industries, Inc.*

     1,000         7,380   

Beverages - 0.33%

     

Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated

     3,950         231,272   

Cott Corp.*

     350         2,191   

MGP Ingredients, Inc.

     650         3,276   

National Beverage Corp.*

     2,150         34,551   
     

 

 

 
        271,290   

Building Products - 0.28%

     

Gibraltar Industries, Inc.*

     10,100         140,996   

Griffon Corp.

     2,950         26,933   

Quanex Building Products Corp.

     1,750         26,285   

Universal Forest Products, Inc.

     1,200         37,044   
     

 

 

 
        231,258   

Capital Markets - 1.17%

     

Calamos Asset

     

Management, Inc., Class A

     700         8,757   

CIFC Corp.*+

     250         1,350   

Cowen Group, Inc., Class A*

     23,500         60,865   

Edelman Financial Group, Inc.

     1,000         6,570   

GFI Group, Inc.

     63,600         262,032   

Gleacher & Co., Inc.*

     49,500         83,160   

INTL FCStone, Inc.*

     5,650         133,170   

Investment Technology Group, Inc.*

     15,850         171,339   

Oppenheimer Holdings, Inc., Class A

     850         13,685   

Piper Jaffray Cos.*

     6,100         123,220   

SWS Group, Inc.

     12,400         85,188   
     

 

 

 
        949,336   

Chemicals - 2.13%

     

American Pacific Corp.*

     3,900         29,757   

American Vanguard Corp.

     900         12,006   

Arabian American Development Co.*

     300         2,544   
 

 

      
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     Industry Company                               Shares                 Value                         Industry Company                                                  Shares              Value    

Common Stocks (continued)

       

Chemicals (continued)

       

China Green Agriculture, Inc.*

     16,300       $ 48,900   

Core Molding Technologies, Inc.*

     4,800         38,688   

Ferro Corp.*

     31,000         151,590   

Georgia Gulf Corp.*

     17,300         337,177   

Innospec, Inc.*

     800         22,456   

Koppers Holdings, Inc.

     10,000         343,600   

Kraton Performance Polymers, Inc.*

     5,775         117,232   

Material Sciences Corp.*

     1,000         8,160   

Minerals Technologies, Inc.

     1,375         77,729   

OM Group, Inc.*

     1,900         42,541   

Omnova Solutions, Inc.*

     2,100         9,681   

Penford Corp.*

     4,850         24,686   

PolyOne Corp.

     7,250         83,738   

Schulman (A.), Inc.

     5,200         110,136   

Shiner International, Inc.*

     800         320   

Spartech Corp.*

     1,100         5,203   

Stepan Co.

     350         28,056   

TOR Minerals International, Inc.*

     200         3,132   

TPC Group, Inc.*

     6,775         158,061   

Tredegar Corp.

     2,800         62,216   

Zep, Inc.

     600         8,388   
     

 

 

 

        1,725,997   
 

Commercial Banks - 6.05%

       

1st Source Corp.

     2,000         50,660   

Access National Corp.

     600         5,280   

Ameris Bancorp*

     1,400         14,392   

Associated Banc-Corp.

     15,100         168,667   

BancFirst Corp.

     1,300         48,802   

BancorpSouth, Inc.+

     41,300         455,126   

Bank of Commerce Holdings

     200         670   

Banner Corp.

     2,057         35,278   

BBCN Bancorp, Inc.*

     2,950         27,877   

Boston Private Financial Holdings, Inc.

     4,850         38,509   

C&F Financial Corp.

     189         5,027   

Capital City Bank Group, Inc.

     1,950         18,622   

Cascade Bancorp*+

     100         438   

Citizens Republic Bancorp, Inc.*

     19,400         221,160   

CoBiz Financial, Inc.

     2,200         12,694   

Dearborn Bancorp, Inc.*

     350         53   

Enterprise Financial Services Corp.

     550         8,140   

First BanCorp*+

     69,300         241,857   
     

Commercial Banks (continued)

     

First Bancorp

     1,600       $ 17,840   

First Busey Corp.

     5,950         29,750   

First Commonwealth Financial Corp.

     5,200         27,352   

First Community Bancshares, Inc.

     1,100         13,728   

First Financial Bancorp

     4,000         66,560   

First Interstate Bancsystem, Inc.

     2,900         37,787   

First Merchants Corp.

     3,500         29,645   

First Midwest Bancorp, Inc.

     5,100         51,663   

Great Southern Bancorp, Inc.

     5,550         130,924   

Green Bankshares, Inc.*

     350         441   

Guaranty Bancorp*

     2,900         4,263   

Hanmi Financial Corp.*

     2,362         17,479   

Heartland Financial USA, Inc.

     1,750         26,845   

Horizon Bancorp

     909         15,835   

Independent Bank Corp.*

     500         690   

International Bancshares Corp.

     5,900         108,176   

Intervest Bancshares Corp.,
Class A*

     4,000         10,920   

Lakeland Bancorp, Inc.

     1,900         16,378   

Macatawa Bank Corp.*

     12,550         28,614   

MainSource Financial Group, Inc.

     2,300         20,309   

MB Financial, Inc.

     3,500         59,850   

Mercantile Bank Corp.*

     500         4,900   

Metro Bancorp, Inc.*

     1,250         10,475   

MetroCorp Bancshares, Inc.*

     450         2,858   

Middleburg Financial Corp.

     400         5,700   

NewBridge Bancorp*

     800         3,096   

Old Second Bancorp, Inc.*

     5,800         7,714   

PacWest Bancorp

     2,400         45,480   

Peapack Gladstone Financial Corp.

     250         2,685   

Peoples Bancorp, Inc.

     4,850         71,828   

Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc.*

     2,650         42,798   

Porter Bancorp, Inc.

     400         1,160   

PremierWest Bancorp*

     300         240   

PrivateBancorp, Inc.

     29,200         320,616   

Renasant Corp.

     1,700         25,500   

Republic Bancorp, Inc., Class A

     3,400         77,860   

Savannah Bancorp, Inc. (The)*

     200         990   

SCBT Financial Corp.

     1,300         37,713   
 

 

      
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     Industry Company                           Shares                     Value                         Industry Company                                       Shares                      Value    

Common Stocks (continued)

       

Commercial Banks (continued)

       

Seacoast Banking Corp. of Florida*

     4,300       $ 6,536   

Shore Bancshares, Inc.

     50         258   

Sierra Bancorp

     450         3,960   

Southwest Bancorp, Inc.*

     1,200         7,152   

State Bancorp, Inc.

     550         6,710   

StellarOne Corp.

     2,000         22,760   

Sun Bancorp, Inc.*

     5,600         13,552   

Susquehanna Bancshares, Inc.

     57,100         478,498   

Synovus Financial Corp.

     347,700         490,257   

Taylor Capital Group, Inc.*

     11,087         107,766   

Trico Bancshares

     1,200         17,064   

Union First Market Bankshares Corp.

     3,200         42,528   

United Community Banks, Inc.*+

     32,770         229,062   

Virginia Commerce Bancorp, Inc.*

     4,000         30,920   

VIST Financial Corp.

     3,200         19,360   

Webster Financial Corp.

     6,500         132,535   

WesBanco, Inc.

     1,800         35,046   

West Bancorporation, Inc.

     1,100         10,538   

Western Alliance Bancorp*

     7,300         45,479   

Wintrust Financial Corp.

     17,000         476,850   
     

 

 

 
        4,906,745   
 

Commercial Services & Supplies - 4.76%

  

    

A.T. Cross Co., Class A*

     550         6,204   

ABM Industries, Inc.

     25,900         534,058   

American Reprographics Co.*

     4,500         20,655   

Brink’s Co. (The)

     23,900         642,432   

Casella Waste Systems, Inc., Class A*

     2,950         18,880   

Consolidated Graphics, Inc.*

     2,950         142,426   

Corrections Corp. of America*

     2,300         46,851   

Courier Corp.

     550         6,452   

Covanta Holding Corp.

     11,900         162,911   

Deluxe Corp.

     27,500         625,900   

EnergySolutions, Inc.*

     14,600         45,114   

Ennis, Inc.

     1,600         21,328   

G&K Services, Inc., Class A

     1,350         39,298   

Geo Group, Inc. (The)*

     35,400         592,950   

Guanwei Recycling Corp.*

     200         162   

HNI Corp.

     3,500         91,350   

Intersections, Inc.

     1,450         16,080   

KAR Auction Services, Inc.*

     10,950         147,825   

Kimball International, Inc., Class B

     5,000         25,350   
     

Commercial Services & Supplies (continued)

  

  

Metalico, Inc.*

     32,600       $ 107,254   

Multi-Color Corp.

     550         14,152   

Perma-Fix Environmental Services*

     1,400         2,170   

Schawk, Inc.

     1,500         16,815   

Standard Parking Corp.*

     2,250         40,208   

Standard Register Co. (The)

     12,200         28,426   

SYKES Enterprises, Inc.*

     2,850         44,631   

Team, Inc.*

     1,250         37,187   

TRC Cos., Inc.*

     9,950         59,800   

UniFirst Corp.

     1,550         87,947   

United Stationers, Inc.

     6,100         198,616   

Viad Corp.

     2,200         38,456   
     

 

 

 
        3,861,888   

Communications Equipment - 0.76%

     

Arris Group, Inc.*

     500         5,410   

Bel Fuse, Inc., Class B

     1,300         24,375   

Black Box Corp.

     8,200         229,928   

Brocade Communications Systems, Inc.*

     1,850         9,602   

Comtech Telecommunications Corp.

     9,300         266,166   

Network Engines, Inc.*

     200         192   

Technical Communications Corp.

     200         1,480   

Tessco Technologies, Inc.

     3,300         45,606   

Tii Network Technologies, Inc.*

     15,600         22,932   

Westell Technologies, Inc., Class A*

     3,200         7,104   

Zoom Technologies, Inc.*

     150         154   

ZST Digital Networks, Inc.*

     250         568   
     

 

 

 
        613,517   

Computers & Peripherals - 0.56%

     

Concurrent Computer Corp.*

     300         1,137   

Cray, Inc.*

     10,300         66,641   

Datalink Corp.*

     350         2,891   

Dot Hill Systems Corp.*

     36,900         49,077   

Hutchinson Technology, Inc.*

     300         450   

Imation Corp.*

     13,800         79,074   

Presstek, Inc.*

     1,700         918   

Xyratex, Ltd.

     18,900         251,748   
     

 

 

 
        451,936   

Construction & Engineering - 1.41%

     

Argan, Inc.

     150         2,282   

Dycom Industries, Inc.*

     6,850         143,302   

EMCOR Group, Inc.

     6,500         174,265   
 

 

      
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     Industry Company                           Shares                     Value                         Industry Company                                     Shares                       Value    

Common Stocks (continued)

       

Construction & Engineering (continued)

  

    

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corp.

     11,800       $ 65,608   

Layne Christensen Co.*

     7,800         188,760   

MasTec, Inc.*

     5,500         95,535   

Michael Baker Corp.*

     350         6,863   

MYR Group, Inc.*

     1,300         24,882   

Orion Marine Group, Inc.*

     300         1,995   

Pike Electric Corp.*

     6,551         47,102   

Primoris Services Corp.

     21,300         318,009   

Sterling Construction Co., Inc.*

     5,050         54,388   

Tutor Perini Corp.*

     1,900         23,446   
     

 

 

 
        1,146,437   
 

Construction Materials - 0.01%

       

Headwaters, Inc.*

     4,700         10,434   
 

Consumer Finance - 1.27%

       

Advance America Cash Advance Centers, Inc.

     23,900         213,905   

Cash America International, Inc.

     1,900         88,597   

CompuCredit Holdings Corp.*

     1,650         6,105   

First Marblehead Corp.
(The)*

     4,650         5,440   

Nelnet, Inc., Class A

     25,900         633,773   

White River Capital, Inc.

     100         2,025   

World Acceptance Corp.*

     1,050         77,175   
     

 

 

 
        1,027,020   
 

Containers & Packaging - 1.02%

       

AEP Industries, Inc.*

     1,200         33,780   

Boise, Inc.

     37,425         266,466   

Graphic Packaging Holding Co.*

     800         3,408   

Mod-Pac Corp.*

     598         4,001   

Myers Industries, Inc.

     14,750         182,015   

Silgan Holdings, Inc.

     2,000         77,280   

Temple-Inland, Inc.

     8,100         256,851   

UFP Technologies, Inc.*

     200         2,954   
     

 

 

 
        826,755   
 

Distributors - 0.19%

       

Amcon Distributing Co.

     400         25,760   

Core-Mark Holding Co., Inc.

     850         33,660   

Pool Corp.

     2,300         69,230   

VOXX International Corp.*

     3,014         25,468   
     

 

 

 
        154,118   
     

Diversified Consumer Services - 2.15%

  

  

Bridgepoint Education, Inc.*+

     3,400       $ 78,200   

Cambium Learning Group, Inc.*

     10,400         31,408   

Career Education Corp.*

     30,850         245,874   

Carriage Services, Inc.

     6,550         36,680   

Coinstar, Inc.*+

     4,900         223,636   

Corinthian Colleges, Inc.*

     950         2,062   

CPI Corp.+

     250         452   

Education Management Corp.*+

     8,550         239,315   

ITT Educational Services, Inc.*+

     2,250         128,002   

Lincoln Educational Services Corp.

     5,125         40,488   

Mac-Gray Corp.

     5,950         82,050   

Regis Corp.

     34,050         563,528   

School Specialty, Inc.*

     1,150         2,875   

Universal Technical Institute, Inc.*

     5,200         66,456   
     

 

 

 
        1,741,026   

Diversified Financial Services - 1.13%

  

  

Asset Acceptance Capital Corp.*

     20,500         80,155   

Asta Funding, Inc.

     350         2,793   

Gain Capital Holdings, Inc.

     20,700         138,690   

Interactive Brokers Group, Inc., Class A

     18,150         271,161   

PHH Corp.*

     31,000         331,700   

Primus Guaranty, Ltd.*

     18,400         90,160   

Resource America, Inc.,
Class A

     700         3,332   
     

 

 

 
        917,991   

Diversified Telecommunication
Services - 1.45%

   

  

Atlantic Tele-Network, Inc.

     4,550         177,678   

Cbeyond, Inc.*

     10,250         82,102   

Consolidated Communications Holdings, Inc.

     2,300         43,815   

General Communication, Inc., Class A*

     21,400         209,506   

HickoryTech Corp.

     2,650         29,362   

IDT Corp., Class B

     9,100         85,358   

Iridium Communications, Inc.*+

     5,200         40,092   

Lumos Networks Corp.

     1,325         20,326   

Multiband Corp.*

     1,200         3,876   
 

 

      
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Common Stocks (continued)

     

Diversified Telecommunication Services (continued)

   

  

Premiere Global Services, Inc.*

     6,000       $ 50,820   

Primus Telecommunications Group, Inc.*

     4,900         62,034   

SureWest Communications

     3,630         43,669   

Windstream Corp.

     27,807         326,454   
     

 

 

 
        1,175,092   

Electrical Equipment - 0.15%

     

Allied Motion Technologies, Inc.

     250         1,410   

China BAK Battery, Inc.*

     2,950         1,829   

General Cable Corp.*

     2,000         50,020   

Lihua International, Inc.+

     4,300         20,468   

New Energy Systems Group*

     550         330   

Powell Industries, Inc.*

     350         10,948   

SL Industries, Inc.*

     400         6,480   

Ultralife Corp.*

     7,150         28,743   
     

 

 

 
        120,228   

Electronic Equipment, Instruments &
Components - 4.89%

   

  

ADDvantage Technologies Group, Inc.*

     300         642   

Agilysys, Inc.*

     13,800         109,710   

Anixter International, Inc.*

     50         2,982   

Brightpoint, Inc.*

     30,750         330,870   

Celestica, Inc.*

     850         6,230   

DDi Corp.

     4,200         39,186   

GTSI Corp.*

     150         630   

IEC Electronics Corp.*

     250         1,188   

Insight Enterprises, Inc.*

     29,880         456,865   

Iteris, Inc.*

     1,600         2,080   

Kemet Corp.*

     20,900         147,345   

LoJack Corp.*

     3,650         11,206   

Multi-Fineline Electronix, Inc.*

     7,300         150,015   

NAM TAI Electronics, Inc.

     150         796   

PAR Technology Corp.*

     550         2,150   

PC Connection, Inc.

     7,000         77,630   

PC Mall, Inc.*

     6,450         40,506   

Plexus Corp.*

     21,800         596,884   

Power-One, Inc.*

     4,950         19,354   

Pulse Electronics Corp.

     8,300         23,240   

RadiSys Corp.*

     800         4,048   

RF Monolithics, Inc.*

     300         324   

Richardson Electronics, Ltd.

     650         7,989   

Sanmina-SCI Corp.*

     52,400         487,844   

SMTC Corp.*

     4,750         13,158   

SYNNEX Corp.*

     19,700         600,062   
     

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components (continued)

   

  

TTM Technologies, Inc.*

     45,075       $ 494,022   

Viasystems Group, Inc.*

     13,984         236,609   

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.*

     11,450         102,936   

Wayside Technology Group, Inc.

     100         1,215   
     

 

 

 
        3,967,716   

Energy Equipment & Services - 2.20%

  

  

Basic Energy Services, Inc.*

     13,700         269,890   

Cal Dive International, Inc.*

     4,350         9,788   

Energy Services of America Corp.*

     400         1,076   

ENGlobal Corp.*

     900         1,899   

Exterran Holdings, Inc.*+

     25,500         232,050   

Geokinetics, Inc.*

     650         1,398   

Global Geophysical Services, Inc.*

     17,900         120,288   

Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc.*

     7,000         110,600   

Hercules Offshore, Inc.*

     32,950         146,298   

Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc.*

     900         27,918   

Matrix Service Co.*

     13,300         125,552   

Mitcham Industries, Inc.*

     350         7,644   

Newpark Resources, Inc.*

     350         3,325   

North American Energy Partners, Inc.*

     450         2,898   

Parker Drilling Co.*

     23,300         167,061   

PHI, Inc.*

     3,750         93,187   

Pioneer Drilling Co.*

     16,100         155,848   

Tetra Technologies, Inc.*

     22,100         206,414   

TGC Industries, Inc.*

     450         3,213   

Union Drilling, Inc.*

     14,000         87,360   

Willbros Group, Inc.*

     3,300         12,111   
     

 

 

 
        1,785,818   

Food & Staples Retailing - 2.49%

     

Andersons, Inc. (The)

     7,100         309,986   

Arden Group, Inc., Class A

     956         86,050   

Casey’s General Stores, Inc.

     2,450         126,200   

Ingles Markets, Inc., Class A

     10,100         152,106   

Nash Finch Co.

     3,150         92,232   

Pantry, Inc. (The)*

     10,000         119,700   

Pricesmart, Inc.

     2,200         153,098   

Ruddick Corp.

     3,700         157,768   

Spartan Stores, Inc.

     6,500         120,250   

SUPERVALU, Inc.

     850         6,902   

Susser Holdings Corp.*

     7,650         173,043   
 

 

      
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Common Stocks (continued)

       

Food & Staples Retailing (continued)

  

    

Village Super Market, Inc., Class A

     4,450       $ 126,602   

Weis Markets, Inc.

     10,000         399,400   
     

 

 

 
        2,023,337   
 

Food Products - 1.56%

       

B&G Foods, Inc.

     2,400         57,768   

Cal-Maine Foods, Inc.

     1,400         51,198   

Chiquita Brands International, Inc.*

     9,800         81,732   

Dole Food Co., Inc.*

     41,550         359,408   

Farmer Brothers Co.

     400         3,056   

Feihe International, Inc.*+

     300         777   

Fresh Del Monte Produce, Inc.

     4,650         116,296   

Imperial Sugar Co.

     2,200         7,854   

Inventure Foods, Inc.*

     650         2,431   

John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc.*

     150         1,131   

Omega Protein Corp.*

     3,750         26,738   

Overhill Farms, Inc.*

     5,650         20,961   

Pilgrim’s Pride Corp.*

     850         4,896   

Sanderson Farms, Inc.+

     7,100         355,923   

Seneca Foods Corp., Class A*

     1,350         34,857   

Snyders-Lance, Inc.

     1,950         43,875   

SunOpta, Inc.*

     250         1,205   

Westway Group, Inc.*

     3,841         21,510   

Zhongpin, Inc.*

     8,500         72,420   
     

 

 

 
        1,264,036   
 

Health Care Equipment & Supplies - 0.42%

  

    

Angeion Corp.*

     100         522   

CryoLife, Inc.*

     300         1,440   

Greatbatch, Inc.*

     1,400         30,940   

Invacare Corp.

     12,650         193,418   

Medical Action Industries, Inc.*

     150         784   

RTI Biologics, Inc.*

     10,000         44,400   

Synergetics USA, Inc.*

     300         2,214   

Teleflex, Inc.

     150         9,194   

Theragenics Corp.*

     18,250         30,660   

Wright Medical Group, Inc.*

     1,800         29,700   
     

 

 

 
        343,272   
 

Health Care Providers & Services - 5.12%

  

    

Addus HomeCare Corp.*

     700         2,499   

Advocat, Inc.

     2,700         14,985   

Alliance HealthCare Services, Inc.*

     20,450         25,767   

Almost Family, Inc.*

     2,050         33,989   
     

Health Care Providers & Services (continued)

  

  

Amedisys, Inc.*

     12,250       $ 133,648   

American Dental Partners, Inc.*

     2,050         38,602   

AMERIGROUP Corp.*

     150         8,862   

Amsurg Corp.*

     11,100         289,044   

BioScrip, Inc.*

     9,500         51,870   

Capital Senior Living Corp.*

     300         2,382   

CardioNet, Inc.*

     14,700         34,839   

Centene Corp.*

     3,800         150,442   

Chindex International, Inc.*

     8,000         68,160   

Cross Country Healthcare, Inc.*

     7,200         39,960   

Ensign Group, Inc. (The)

     10,200         249,900   

Five Star Quality Care, Inc.*

     9,700         29,100   

Gentiva Health Services, Inc.*

     11,600         78,300   

Hanger Orthopedic Group, Inc.*

     850         15,886   

Health Management Associates, Inc., Class A*

     19,300         142,241   

Healthways, Inc.*

     6,421         44,048   

Hooper Holmes, Inc.*

     4,200         2,520   

InfuSystems Holdings, Inc.*

     700         1,113   

Integramed America, Inc.*

     350         2,748   

Kindred Healthcare, Inc.*

     21,750         255,997   

LHC Group, Inc.*

     9,250         118,678   

Magellan Health Services, Inc.*

     1,750         86,572   

Medcath Corp.

     700         5,103   

Metropolitan Health Networks, Inc.*

     1,916         14,313   

Molina Healthcare, Inc.*

     19,600         437,668   

National Healthcare Corp.

     850         35,615   

PDI, Inc.*

     5,200         33,540   

PharMerica Corp.*

     5,300         80,454   

Providence Service Corp.
(The)*

     2,550         35,088   

PSS World Medical, Inc.*

     2,350         56,846   

Select Medical Holdings Corp.*

     68,250         578,760   

Skilled Healthcare Group, Inc.,
Class A*

     14,650         79,989   

SRI/Surgical Express, Inc.*

     50         212   

Sunrise Senior Living, Inc.*+

     34,900         226,152   

Triple-S Management Corp., Class B*

     9,500         190,190   

U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc.

     350         6,888   

Universal American Corp.

     22,525         286,293   

WellCare Health Plans, Inc.*

     3,100         162,750   
     

 

 

 
        4,152,013   
 

 

      
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Common Stocks (continued)

       

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 7.23%

       

Ameristar Casinos, Inc.

     11,500       $ 198,835   

Ark Restaurants Corp.

     200         2,680   

Benihana, Inc.*

     18,545         189,715   

Biglari Holdings, Inc.*

     399         146,928   

Bluegreen Corp.*

     10,500         29,505   

Bob Evans Farms, Inc.

     17,225         577,727   

Boyd Gaming Corp.*+

     38,150         284,599   

Caribou Coffee Co., Inc.*

     11,300         157,635   

Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc.*

     7,825         90,535   

CEC Entertainment, Inc.

     8,500         292,825   

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.

     11,600         584,756   

DineEquity, Inc.*

     8,575         361,951   

Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment, Inc.

     800         1,712   

Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, Inc.

     6,050         95,711   

Famous Dave’s of America, Inc.*

     1,650         17,127   

Frisch’s Restaurants, Inc.

     2,400         46,848   

Full House Resorts, Inc.*

     1,550         4,076   

Granite City Food & Brewery, Ltd.*

     200         472   

Great Wolf Resorts, Inc.*

     10,350         30,015   

Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc.*

     16,350         76,354   

Jack in the Box, Inc.*

     24,550         513,095   

Kona Grill, Inc.*

     300         1,836   

Luby’s, Inc.*

     5,500         24,805   

Marcus Corp.

     8,800         110,968   

Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc.*

     500         5,095   

MTR Gaming Group, Inc.*

     9,900         18,513   

Multimedia Games Holding Co., Inc.*

     6,575         52,206   

Nevada Gold & Casinos, Inc.*

     7,000         8,050   

O’Charleys, Inc.*

     5,200         28,548   

Papa John’s International, Inc.*

     1,600         60,288   

PF Chang’s China Bistro, Inc.

     9,100         281,281   

Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc.*

     28,100         285,496   

Red Lion Hotels Corp.*

     650         4,504   

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc.*

     5,250         145,425   

Ruby Tuesday, Inc.*

     34,500         238,050   

Ruth’s Hospitality Group, Inc.*

     8,750         43,488   

Scientific Games Corp., Class A*

     42,150         408,855   
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
     

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure (continued)

  

  

Sonic Corp.*

     19,850       $ 133,590   

Speedway Motorsports, Inc.

     1,950         29,894   

Universal Travel Group*D+

     700         1,862   

Vail Resorts, Inc.

     2,500         105,900   

Wendy’s Co. (The)

     32,250         172,860   
     

 

 

 
        5,864,615   

Household Durables - 0.73%

     

American Greetings Corp., Class A

     12,950         162,004   

Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc.

     400         2,996   

Beazer Homes USA, Inc.*+

     1,900         4,712   

Blyth, Inc.

     250         14,200   

Brookfield Residential Properties, Inc.*

     764         5,967   

Comstock Homebuilding Cos., Inc., Class A*

     700         728   

CSS Industries, Inc.

     1,950         38,844   

Emerson Radio Corp.*

     700         1,113   

Ethan Allen Interiors, Inc.

     5,800         137,518   

Flexsteel Industries, Inc.

     150         2,076   

Furniture Brands International, Inc.*

     1,400         1,722   

Kid Brands, Inc.*

     700         2,212   

La-Z-Boy, Inc.*

     4,300         51,170   

Libbey, Inc.*

     8,305         105,806   

Lifetime Brands, Inc.

     2,350         28,529   

Meritage Homes Corp.*

     850         19,712   

Ryland Group, Inc. (The)+

     150         2,364   

Universal Electronics, Inc.*

     600         10,122   
     

 

 

 
        591,795   

Household Products - 0.16%

     

Central Garden & Pet Co., Class A*

     14,000         116,480   

Oil-Dri Corp. of America

     450         9,108   

Orchids Paper Products Co.

     50         910   
     

 

 

 
        126,498   

Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders - 0.09%

   

  

Genie Energy, Ltd., Class B

     9,100         72,163   

Insurance - 7.16%

     

American Equity Investment Life Holding Co.

     24,850         258,440   

American Safety Insurance Holdings, Ltd.*

     2,050         44,588   

Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd.

     800         23,168   
 

 

      
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Common Stocks (continued)

       

Insurance (continued)

       

Aspen Insurance Holdings, Ltd.

     5,150       $ 136,475   

Baldwin & Lyons, Inc., Class B

     850         18,530   

Citizens, Inc.*

     3,900         37,791   

CNO Financial Group, Inc.*

     17,600         111,056   

Crawford & Co., Class B

     2,350         14,476   

EMC Insurance Group, Inc.

     2,850         58,624   

Endurance Specialty Holdings, Ltd.

     5,800         221,850   

FBL Financial Group, Inc., Class A

     15,866         539,761   

First American Financial Corp.

     9,575         121,315   

Flagstone Reinsurance
Holdings SA

     28,500         236,265   

Hallmark Financial Services*

     4,000         27,960   

Harleysville Group, Inc.

     2,100         118,797   

Homeowners Choice, Inc.

     4,000         32,040   

Horace Mann Educators Corp.

     23,050         316,016   

Independence Holding Co.

     7,100         57,723   

Infinity Property & Casualty Corp.

     3,600         204,264   

Maiden Holdings, Ltd.

     37,550         328,938   

Meadowbrook Insurance Group, Inc.

     11,250         120,150   

Montpelier Re Holdings, Ltd.

     4,450         78,988   

National Financial Partners Corp.*

     13,610         184,007   

National Interstate Corp.

     1,200         29,604   

National Western Life Insurance Co., Class A

     1,050         142,968   

Navigators Group, Inc. (The)*

     1,250         59,600   

Protective Life Corp.

     6,100         137,616   

SeaBright Holdings, Inc.

     5,200         39,780   

Selective Insurance Group, Inc.

     26,300         466,299   

StanCorp Financial Group, Inc.

     1,600         58,800   

State Auto Financial Corp.

     18,350         249,376   

Stewart Information Services Corp.

     1,450         16,748   

Symetra Financial Corp.

     69,750         632,633   

Tower Group, Inc.

     20,050         404,408   

United Fire & Casualty Co.

     12,500         252,250   

Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc.

     8,350         29,893   
     

 

 

 
        5,811,197   
     

Internet & Catalog Retail - 0.32%

     

1-800-Flowers.com, Inc., Class A*

     23,200       $ 51,040   

dELiA*s, Inc.*

     14,700         14,994   

Nutrisystem, Inc.

     900         11,637   

Orbitz Worldwide, Inc.*

     38,450         144,572   

Overstock.com, Inc.*

     4,600         36,064   
     

 

 

 
        258,307   

Internet Software & Services - 0.66%

     

Earthlink, Inc.

     49,000         315,560   

EasyLink Services International Corp., Class A*

     1,000         3,980   

InfoSpace, Inc.*

     1,650         18,133   

Internap Network Services Corp.*

     600         3,564   

Inuvo, Inc.*

     200         142   

Local.com Corp.*+

     600         1,284   

Looksmart, Ltd.*

     600         774   

ModusLink Global Solutions, Inc.

     150         810   

United Online, Inc.

     35,300         192,032   
     

 

 

 
        536,279   

IT Services - 3.39%

     

Acxiom Corp.*

     31,800         388,278   

Analysts International Corp.*

     4,300         23,994   

Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.

     10,800         243,540   

CACI International, Inc., Class A*

     2,200         123,024   

Cardtronics, Inc.*

     1,100         29,766   

CIBER, Inc.*

     27,401         105,768   

Convergys Corp.*

     22,575         288,283   

CSG Systems International, Inc.*

     1,600         23,536   

DST Systems, Inc.

     250         11,380   

Dynamics Research Corp.*

     2,050         23,247   

Edgewater Technology, Inc.*

     5,500         15,125   

Euronet Worldwide, Inc.*

     2,350         43,428   

Global Cash Access Holdings, Inc.*

     11,950         53,178   

Hackett Group, Inc. (The)*

     2,800         10,472   

Heartland Payment Systems, Inc.

     1,600         38,976   

Information Services Group, Inc.*

     350         360   

Lender Processing Services, Inc.

     18,700         281,809   
 

 

      
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Common Stocks (continued)

     

IT Services (continued)

     

Lionbridge Technologies, Inc.*

     2,750       $ 6,298   

Mantech International Corp., Class A

     20,100         627,924   

NCI, Inc., Class A*

     9,700         113,005   

Online Resources Corp.*

     9,774         23,653   

Pfsweb, Inc.*

     450         1,480   

PRGX Global, Inc.*

     800         4,760   

StarTek, Inc.*

     3,050         5,856   

Stream Global Services, Inc.*

     13,155         43,543   

TeleTech Holdings, Inc.*

     4,150         67,230   

Tier Technologies, Inc.*

     600         2,616   

TNS, Inc.*

     8,700         154,164   
     

 

 

 
        2,754,693   

Leisure Equipment & Products - 1.10%

  

  

Arctic Cat, Inc.*

     450         10,148   

Brunswick Corp.

     38,400         693,504   

Callaway Golf Co.

     250         1,383   

Escalade, Inc.

     300         1,332   

Jakks Pacific, Inc.

     5,500         77,605   

Johnson Outdoors, Inc., Class A*

     3,950         60,632   

Smith & Wesson Holding Corp.*

     4,117         17,950   

Steinway Musical Instruments, Inc.*

     450         11,268   

Sturm Ruger & Co., Inc.

     450         15,057   
     

 

 

 
        888,879   

Life Sciences Tools & Services - 0.08%

  

  

Affymetrix, Inc.*

     5,800         23,722   

Bioanalytical Systems, Inc.*

     100         125   

Cambrex Corp.*

     5,800         41,644   

Harvard Bioscience, Inc.*

     700         2,709   
     

 

 

 
        68,200   

Machinery - 1.48%

     

Alamo Group, Inc.

     550         14,812   

Albany International Corp., Class A

     9,200         212,704   

Ampco-Pittsburgh Corp.

     3,700         71,558   

Briggs & Stratton Corp.

     21,450         332,260   

Cleantech Solutions International, Inc.*

     250         78   

Federal Signal Corp.*

     2,900         12,035   

Greenbrier Cos., Inc.*

     100         2,428   

Hardinge, Inc.

     400         3,220   

Harsco Corp.

     6,300         129,654   
     

Machinery (continued)

     

Hurco Cos., Inc.*

     200       $ 4,200   

John Bean Technologies Corp.

     1,820         27,973   

Key Technology, Inc.*

     300         3,882   

L.S. Starrett Co., Class A (The)

     2,650         34,052   

LB Foster Co., Class A

     1,750         49,507   

Lydall, Inc.*

     550         5,220   

MFRI, Inc.*

     200         1,388   

Miller Industries, Inc.

     150         2,359   

Mueller Water Products, Inc., Class A

     7,200         17,568   

NACCO Industries, Inc., Class A

     1,350         120,447   

NN, Inc.*

     3,100         18,600   

Sauer-Danfoss, Inc.*

     2,950         106,820   

Trimas Corp.*

     1,600         28,720   

WSI Industries, Inc.

     100         550   

Xerium Technologies, Inc.*

     150         981   
     

 

 

 
        1,201,016   

Marine - 0.08%

     

Danaos Corp.*

     1,250         4,188   

Eagle Bulk Shipping, Inc.*

     1,650         1,554   

Excel Maritime Carriers, Ltd.*+

     3,900         5,655   

Genco Shipping & Trading, Ltd.*+

     450         3,042   

Global Ship Lease, Inc., Class A*

     200         362   

Horizon Lines, Inc., Class A*

     248         1,079   

International Shipholding Corp.

     1,450         27,100   

Navios Maritime Holdings, Inc.

     400         1,428   

Rand Logistics, Inc.*

     300         1,953   

Star Bulk Carriers Corp.

     650         579   

Ultrapetrol Bahamas, Ltd.*+

     6,000         17,880   
     

 

 

 
        64,820   

Media - 3.61%

     

AH Belo Corp., Class A

     700         3,325   

Beasley Broadcasting Group, Inc., Class A*

     8,129         25,688   

Belo Corp., Class A

     4,750         29,925   

Carmike Cinemas, Inc.*

     450         3,096   

ChinaNet Online Holdings, Inc.*

     600         648   

Cinemark Holdings, Inc.

     1,650         30,508   

Dex One Corp.*+

     600         996   
 

 

      
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     Industry Company                           Shares                   Value                            Industry Company                                      Shares                      Value    

Common Stocks (continued)

  

    

Media (continued)

  

    

E.W. Scripps Co., Class A (The)*

     14,600       $ 116,946   

Entercom Communications Corp., Class A*

     16,350         100,552   

Entravision Communications Corp., Class A

     36,350         56,706   

Fisher Communications, Inc.*

     50         1,442   

Gray Television, Inc.*

     19,450         31,509   

Harris Interactive, Inc.*

     600         336   

Harte-Hanks, Inc.

     18,550         168,620   

Journal Communications, Inc., Class A*

     23,950         105,380   

Knology, Inc.*

     9,400         133,480   

Lee Enterprises, Inc.*+

     4,050         2,875   

McClatchy Co., Class A
(The)*+

     32,950         78,750   

Media General, Inc.,
Class A*+

     800         3,256   

Meredith Corp.+

     20,000         653,000   

Navarre Corp.*

     17,900         27,566   

New York Times Co., Class A (The)*

     60,550         468,051   

Radio One, Inc., Class D*+

     21,650         21,650   

Reading International, Inc., Class A*

     9,900         41,976   

Saga Communications, Inc., Class A*

     1,752         65,490   

Scholastic Corp.

     13,800         413,586   

Valassis Communications, Inc.*

     17,700         340,371   
     

 

 

 
        2,925,728   
 

Metals & Mining - 1.34%

  

    

A.M. Castle & Co.*

     4,500         42,570   

China Gerui Advanced Materials Group, Ltd.*

     500         1,675   

Friedman Industries, Inc.

     3,500         36,575   

Horsehead Holding Corp.*

     8,900         80,189   

Noranda Aluminum Holding Corp.

     35,600         293,700   

Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc., Class A

     12,400         524,272   

Sutor Technology Group, Ltd.*

     450         491   

Worthington Industries, Inc.

     6,700         109,746   
     

 

 

 
        1,089,218   
 

Multiline Retail - 0.42%

  

    

Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. (The)+

     9,250         31,172   

Duckwall-ALCO Stores, Inc.*

     200         1,670   
     

Multiline Retail (continued)

  

  

Fred’s, Inc., Class A

     16,250       $ 236,925   

Saks, Inc.*+

     7,450         72,638   

Tuesday Morning Corp.*

     450         1,553   
     

 

 

 
        343,958   

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels - 4.42%

  

  

Adams Resources & Energy, Inc.

     400         11,592   

Alon USA Energy, Inc.

     23,000         200,330   

Barnwell Industries, Inc.*

     300         810   

BioFuel Energy Corp.*

     350         238   

Callon Petroleum Co.*

     1,750         8,698   

China North East Petroleum Holdings, Ltd.*+

     300         615   

Cloud Peak Energy, Inc.*

     29,700         573,804   

Crimson Exploration, Inc.*

     11,200         32,032   

Crosstex Energy, Inc.

     11,500         145,360   

CVR Energy, Inc.*

     2,950         55,254   

Delek US Holdings, Inc.

     22,900         261,289   

Double Eagle Petroleum Co.*

     250         1,720   

Equal Energy, Ltd.*

     300         1,347   

Frontline, Ltd.+

     4,500         19,305   

GeoMet, Inc.*

     1,850         1,720   

GMX Resources, Inc.*+

     15,700         19,625   

Green Plains Renewable Energy, Inc.*

     950         9,272   

James River Coal Co.*+

     21,500         148,780   

L&L Energy, Inc.*

     1,100         2,849   

Longwei Petroleum Investment Holding, Ltd.*

     73,100         95,030   

Patriot Coal Corp.*

     38,300         324,401   

PostRock Energy Corp.*

     12,000         33,720   

PrimeEnergy Corp.*

     200         4,518   

RAM Energy Resources, Inc.*

     3,650         11,424   

REX American Resources Corp.*

     1,850         40,904   

SemGroup Corp., Class A*

     18,700         487,322   

SMF Energy Corp.

     300         858   

StealthGas, Inc.*

     200         772   

Stone Energy Corp.*

     16,000         422,080   

Tsakos Energy Navigation, Ltd.

     500         2,390   

USEC, Inc.*

     2,950         3,363   

W&T Offshore, Inc.

     5,300         112,413   

Western Refining, Inc.*

     41,500         551,535   
     

 

 

 
        3,585,370   

Paper & Forest Products - 1.17%

  

  

Buckeye Technologies, Inc.

     1,800         60,192   
 

 

      
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     Industry Company                                 Shares               Value                          Industry Company                                     Shares                        Value    

Common Stocks (continued)

  

    

Paper & Forest Products (continued)

  

    

Clearwater Paper Corp.*

     9,500       $ 338,295   

KapStone Paper & Packaging Corp.*

     9,675         152,284   

Mercer International, Inc.*

     15,050         91,805   

Neenah Paper, Inc.

     3,100         69,192   

Orient Paper, Inc.*+

     6,150         19,988   

PH Glatfelter Co.

     9,200         129,904   

Verso Paper Corp.*

     2,450         2,352   

Wausau Paper Corp.

     9,850         81,361   
     

 

 

 
        945,373   
 

Personal Products - 0.32%

  

    

China Sky One Medical, Inc.*+

     150         148   

Elizabeth Arden, Inc.*

     1,700         62,968   

Inter Parfums, Inc.

     1,400         21,784   

Natural Alternatives International, Inc.*

     50         441   

Nutraceutical International Corp.*

     2,550         28,866   

Parlux Fragrances, Inc.*

     700         3,570   

Physicians Formula Holdings, Inc.*

     350         1,120   

USANA Health Sciences, Inc.*+

     4,700         142,739   
     

 

 

 
        261,636   
 

Pharmaceuticals - 0.08%

  

    

Biostar Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*

     700         434   

China Shenghuo Pharmaceutical Holdings, Inc.*

     700         238   

Cornerstone Therapeutics, Inc.*

     900         5,040   

Par Pharmaceutical Cos., Inc.*

     1,700         55,641   

Tianyin Pharmaceutical Co., Inc.*

     300         177   
     

 

 

 
        61,530   
 

Professional Services - 1.08%

  

    

Barrett Business Services, Inc.

     900         17,964   

CBIZ, Inc.*+

     5,275         32,230   

Dolan Co. (The)*

     3,000         25,560   

FTI Consulting, Inc.*

     3,400         144,228   

GP Strategies Corp.*

     650         8,762   

Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc.

     1,050         22,617   

Huron Consulting Group, Inc.*

     1,700         65,858   
       
       
       
       
       
       
  

Professional Services (continued)

  

  

ICF International, Inc.*

     2,200       $ 54,516   

Insperity, Inc.

     6,700         169,845   

Kelly Services, Inc., Class A

     8,800         120,384   

Kforce, Inc.*

     8,200         101,106   

National Technical Systems, Inc.*

     150         938   

Navigant Consulting, Inc.*

     2,300         26,243   

On Assignment, Inc.*

     2,800         31,304   

RCM Technologies, Inc.*

     400         2,072   

TrueBlue, Inc.*

     3,400         47,192   

VSE Corp.

     330         8,012   
     

 

 

 
        878,831   

Real Estate Management &
Development - 0.00%

   

  

China Housing & Land

     

Development, Inc.*

     350         347   

FirstService Corp.*

     100         2,649   
     

 

 

 
        2,996   

Road & Rail - 2.62%

  

  

Amerco, Inc.

     6,700         592,280   

Arkansas Best Corp.

     8,500         163,795   

Avis Budget Group, Inc.*

     49,700         532,784   

Celadon Group, Inc.

     4,400         51,964   

Con-way, Inc.

     7,100         207,036   

Covenant Transportation Group, Inc., Class A*

     2,950         8,762   

Frozen Food Express Industries*

     650         838   

Marten Transport, Ltd.

     8,644         155,506   

P.A.M. Transportation Services, Inc.*

     250         2,375   

RailAmerica, Inc.*

     4,600         68,494   

Saia, Inc.*

     3,150         39,312   

Swift Transportation Co.*

     24,000         197,760   

Universal Truckload Services, Inc.

     5,765         104,635   

USA Truck, Inc.*

     450         3,478   
     

 

 

 
        2,129,019   

Semiconductors & Semiconductor
Equipment - 2.14%

   

  

Advanced Energy Industries, Inc.*

     11,800         126,614   

Amkor Technology, Inc.*

     86,600         377,576   

Amtech Systems, Inc.*

     500         4,255   

DSP Group, Inc.*

     5,200         27,092   

GT Advanced Technologies, Inc.*+

     50,800         367,792   

inTEST Corp.*

     1,950         5,421   

Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc.*

     24,700         228,475   
 

 

      
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     Industry Company                      Shares                       Value                            Industry Company                                        Shares                     Value    

Common Stocks (continued)

       

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment (continued)

   

    

LTX-Credence Corp.*

     3,400       $ 18,190   

MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc.*

     3,500         13,790   

Mindspeed Technologies, Inc.*+

     850         3,893   

OmniVision Technologies, Inc.*

     25,600         313,216   

Photronics, Inc.*

     37,500         228,000   

Pixelworks, Inc.*

     450         1,093   

Ramtron International Corp.*

     900         1,755   

Sigma Designs, Inc.*

     2,700         16,200   

SunPower Corp.*+

     408         2,542   
     

 

 

 
        1,735,904   
 

Software - 0.32%

  

    

Bsquare Corp.*

     4,700         16,074   

Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp., Class A*

     2,200         3,036   

GSE Systems, Inc.*

     250         488   

Net 1 UEPS Technologies, Inc.*

     15,700         120,419   

QAD, Inc., Class B*

     150         1,552   

Rosetta Stone, Inc.*+

     700         5,341   

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.*

     2,150         29,132   

TeleCommunication Systems, Inc., Class A*

     35,000         82,250   
     

 

 

 
        258,292   
 

Specialty Retail - 8.64%

  

    

Aeropostale, Inc.*

     40,750         621,438   

ANN, Inc.*

     9,100         225,498   

Appliance Recycling Centers of America, Inc.*

     4,300         21,199   

Asbury Automotive Group, Inc.*

     16,075         346,577   

Barnes & Noble, Inc.*+

     33,600         486,528   

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp.

     700         7,308   

Books-A-Million, Inc.+

     550         1,314   

Brown Shoe Co., Inc.

     25,150         223,835   

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc.*

     3,800         32,148   

Cabela’s, Inc.*

     250         6,355   

Casual Male Retail Group, Inc.*

     31,500         107,730   

Cato Corp., Class A (The)

     1,000         24,200   

Charming Shoppes, Inc.*

     50,200         245,980   

Childrens Place Retail Stores, Inc. (The)*

     10,800         573,696   

Christopher & Banks Corp.

     1,650         3,861   

Citi Trends, Inc.*

     50         439   

Collective Brands, Inc.*

     30,400         436,848   
     

Specialty Retail (continued)

  

  

Conn’s, Inc.*+

     6,200       $ 68,820   

Cost Plus, Inc.*

     4,225         41,194   

Destination Maternity Corp.

     2,028         33,908   

Express, Inc.*

     350         6,979   

Finish Line, Inc., Class A (The)

     2,450         47,248   

Genesco, Inc.*

     1,800         111,132   

Group 1 Automotive, Inc.

     12,200         631,960   

Hastings Entertainment, Inc.*

     250         400   

Haverty Furniture Cos., Inc.

     5,000         54,900   

hhgregg, Inc.*+

     15,950         230,478   

Hot Topic, Inc.

     28,050         185,410   

Kirkland’s, Inc.*

     3,900         51,870   

MarineMax, Inc.*

     800         5,216   

Men’s Wearhouse, Inc. (The)

     2,450         79,405   

Midas, Inc.*

     450         3,866   

New York & Co., Inc.*

     26,300         69,958   

Office Depot, Inc.*

     12,800         27,520   

OfficeMax, Inc.*

     3,950         17,933   

Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc.*

     3,050         5,216   

Pep Boys-Manny, Moe & Jack (The)

     24,450         268,950   

Pier 1 Imports, Inc.*

     5,450         75,918   

RadioShack Corp.

     62,550         607,360   

Select Comfort Corp.*

     2,550         55,310   

Shoe Carnival, Inc.*

     450         11,565   

Sonic Automotive, Inc.,
Class A+

     24,650         365,066   

Stage Stores, Inc.

     10,100         140,289   

Stein Mart, Inc.*

     8,900         60,609   

Systemax, Inc.*

     11,000         180,510   

TravelCenters of America LLC*

     650         2,762   

West Marine, Inc.*

     8,079         93,959   

Wet Seal, Inc., Class A (The)*

     31,450         102,527   

Zale Corp.*

     1,500         5,715   
     

 

 

 
        7,008,907   

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury
Goods - 0.90%

   

  

American Apparel, Inc.*

     1,800         1,296   

Culp, Inc.*

     5,650         48,138   

Delta Apparel, Inc.*

     250         4,772   

Jones Group, Inc. (The)

     36,400         384,020   

Kenneth Cole Productions, Inc., Class A*

     650         6,883   

Lacrosse Footwear, Inc.

     150         1,893   

Lakeland Industries, Inc.*

     200         1,850   
 

 

      
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Showing percentage of net assets as of December 31, 2011 (Unaudited)   

 

     Industry Company                               Shares                 Value                          Industry Company                                  Shares                        Value    

Common Stocks (continued)

       

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods (continued)

  

    

Liz Claiborne, Inc.*+

     2,450       $ 21,144   

Movado Group, Inc.

     2,300         41,791   

Oxford Industries, Inc.

     550         24,816   

Perry Ellis International, Inc.*

     450         6,399   

Quiksilver, Inc.*

     43,100         155,591   

R.G. Barry Corp.

     400         4,832   

Rocky Brands, Inc.*

     3,150         28,413   
     

 

 

 
        731,838   
 

Thrifts & Mortgage Finance - 0.98%

  

    

Astoria Financial Corp.

     49,600         421,104   

Bank Mutual Corp.

     32,000         101,760   

BankAtlantic Bancorp, Inc.,
Class A*

     590         1,994   

Beacon Federal Bancorp, Inc.

     200         2,774   

Doral Financial Corp.*

     56,100         53,632   

First Defiance Financial Corp.

     1,250         18,238   

First Federal Bancshares of

       

Arkansas, Inc.*+

     1,240         5,357   

First Financial Holdings, Inc.

     1,450         12,948   

First Financial Northwest, Inc.*

     200         1,178   

First Pactrust Bancorp, Inc.

     100         1,025   

Flushing Financial Corp.

     2,700         34,101   

Indiana Community Bancorp

     1,500         21,945   

Meta Financial Group, Inc.

     300         4,860   

NASB Financial, Inc.*

     500         5,355   

Parkvale Financial Corp.

     300         7,374   

Provident Financial Holdings, Inc.

     5,400         50,436   

Pulaski Financial Corp.+

     800         5,688   

Radian Group, Inc.

     7,900         18,486   

Riverview Bancorp, Inc.*

     600         1,422   

Timberland Bancorp, Inc.*

     200         770   

Tree.com, Inc.*

     4,900         27,391   
     

 

 

 
        797,838   
 

Trading Companies & Distributors - 2.32%

  

    

Aceto Corp.

     13,900         95,910   

AerCap Holdings NV*

     600         6,774   

AeroCentury Corp.*

     200         1,254   

Aircastle, Ltd.

     32,700         415,944   

Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc.

     2,150         75,615   

Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc.*

     9,200         186,116   

China Armco Metals, Inc.*

     500         145   

DXP Enterprises, Inc.*

     450         14,490   

GATX Corp.

     3,000         130,980   

Interline Brands, Inc.*

     6,750         105,098   
     

Trading Companies & Distributors (continued)

   

  

KSW, Inc.

     2,800       $ 9,324   

Rush Enterprises, Inc.,
Class A*

     10,700         223,844   

United Rentals, Inc.*+

     20,875         616,856   

Willis Lease Finance Corp.*

     250         2,975   
     

 

 

 
        1,885,325   

Wireless Telecommunication
Services - 0.63%

   

  

Leap Wireless International, Inc.*+

     32,400         300,996   

NTELOS Holdings Corp.

     1,325         27,003   

Shenandoah Telecommunications Co.

     15,700         164,536   

USA Mobility, Inc.

     1,300         18,031   
     

 

 

 
        510,566   
     

 

 

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS - 99.39%

  

     80,646,685   
     

 

 

 

(Cost $81,086,085)

     

 

     Rate^        Shares         Value   
MONEY MARKET FUND - 0.59%      

BlackRock FedFund

     0.01     477,633         477,633   
       

 

 

 

TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUND - 0.59%

  

     477,633   
       

 

 

 

(Cost $477,633)

  

  

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.98%

  

     $81,124,318   

(Cost $81,563,718)

  

  

Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities - 0.02%

  

     16,756   
       

 

 

 

NET ASSETS - 100.00%

  

     $81,141,074   
       

 

 

 

 

* Non-income producing security.
^ Rate disclosed as of December 31, 2011.
D

Security was fair valued under procedures adopted by the Board of Directors (see Note 2).

+ This security or a portion of the security is out on loan at December 31, 2011. Total loaned securities had a value of $4,908,851 at December 31, 2011.

LLC - Limited Liability Company

 

 

      
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Summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of 12/31/2011 is as follows (See Note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements):     
 
      Valuation Inputs  
      Investment in Securities (Value)  
     

Level 1

Quoted

Prices

    

Level 2

Significant

Observable

Inputs

    

Level 3

Significant

Unobservable

Inputs

     Total  

Common Stocks

     $80,644,823       $         $1,862         $80,646,685   

Money Market Fund

             477,633                 477,633   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

TOTAL

     $80,644,823         $477,633         $1,862         $81,124,318   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
Following is a reconciliation of Level 3 investments for which significant unobservable inputs were used to determine fair value:
              Investment in Securities  (Value)      
              Common Stocks    Total     

Balance as of 06/30/2011

           $10,070                   $10,070          

Purchases

           —                   —         

Sales

           (2,970)                   (2,970)          

Realized gain/(loss)1

           (17,605)                   (17,605)          

Change in unrealized appreciation/ (depreciation)2

           12,367                   12,367          

Transfers in3

           —                   —          

Transfers out

           —                   —          
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

Balance as of 12/31/2011

           $1,862                   $1,862          
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from investments held as of 12/31/20112

           $    (384)                   $    (384)          
    

 

 

      

 

 

      

1Realized gain/(loss) from Level 3 securities is included on the Statements of Operations in the Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments.

2Change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) for Level 3 securities is included on the Statements of Operations in the Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments.

3Transfers in represent the value as of the beginning of the reporting period, for any investment security where significant transfers in the pricing level occurred during the period. The purchase value is used in situations where the investment was not held as of the beginning of the period.

The security in the table above was considered a Level 3 security because it was fair valued under procedures adopted by the Board of Directors at December 31, 2011. Such valuation is based on a review of inputs such as, but not limited to, similar securities, company specific financial information and company specific news.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

      
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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES    LOGO
      
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ASSETS    Omni Small-Cap Value    Omni Tax-Managed
Small-Cap Value

Investments at value

       $81,284,641          $81,124,318  

Receivables:

         

Portfolio securities sold

       47,969          3,317  

Fund shares sold

       68,144          482,064  

Dividends and interest

       61,138          76,805  

Prepaid expenses

       1,870          29,426  

Total assets

       81,463,762          81,715,930  

LIABILITIES

         

Payables:

         

Portfolio securities purchased

       72,115          533,397  

Due to custodian

       9,230          -    

Accrued Liabilities:

         

Investment advisory fees

       16,791          17,028  

Administration fees

       2,516          2,423  

Other

       36,909          22,008  

Total liabilities

       137,561          574,856  

NET ASSETS

       $81,326,201          $81,141,074  

NET ASSETS REPRESENT

         

Paid-in capital

       $75,383,510          $82,759,646  

Undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income

       8,001          (6,398 )

Accumulated net realized gain (loss) on investments

       232,325          (1,172,774 )

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

       5,702,365          (439,400 )

NET ASSETS

       $81,326,201          $81,141,074  

Shares of common stock outstanding of $.001 par value*

       7,853,390          8,625,364  

Net asset value per share

       $         10.36          $           9.41  

Total investments at cost

       $75,582,276          $81,563,718  

 

* See Note 1 - Organization in the Notes to Financial Statements for shares authorized for each Fund.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

      
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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS    LOGO
      
Period Ended December 31, 2011 (Unaudited)   

 

     

Omni

Small-Cap Value1

  Omni Tax-Managed
Small-Cap Value

INVESTMENT INCOME

        

Dividends

       $     328,967         $     406,607  

Securities lending.

       23,834         82,067  

Total Investment Income

       352,801         488,674  

EXPENSES

        

Investment advisory fees

       105,376         141,957  

Administration fees.

       8,496         11,361  

Accounting fees

       27,085         41,929  

Transfer agent fees

       7,537         6,352  

Professional fees

       9,193         11,938  

Custody fees

       15,921         10,272  

Blue sky fees

       4,975         7,481  

Directors’ and officers’ fees

       3,902         4,748  

Shareholder servicing fees

       3,907         2,288  

Reports to shareholders

       2,828         3,481  

Miscellaneous expenses

       2,802         5,944  

Total Expenses

       192,022         247,751  

Less investment advisory fees waived.

       (52,785 )       (77,307 )

Less other fees waived.

       (12,766 )       -  

Net Expenses

       126,471         170,444  

NET INVESTMENT INCOME

       226,330         318,230  

NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS

        

Realized Gain (Loss) on:

        

Investments

       232,325         (1,144,611 )

Net Realized Gain (Loss)

       232,325         (1,144,611 )

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on:

        

Investments

       5,702,365         (876,203 )

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)

       5,702,365         (876,203 )

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

       5,934,690         (2,020,814 )

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS

       $6,161,020         $(1,702,584)   

 

1

For the period August 31, 2011 (commencement of operations) through December 31, 2011.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

      
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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS    LOGO
      

 

    

Omni

Small-Cap Value

 

Omni Tax-Managed

Small-Cap Value

     

For the Period

August 31, 20111

through

December 31, 2011

 

Six Months Ended

December 31, 2011

 

For the Period

December 31, 20101

through

June 30, 2011

     (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)    

OPERATIONS

            

Net investment income

       $     226,330         $     318,230         $      57,746  

Net realized loss on investments

       232,325         (1,144,611 )       (28,163 )

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

       5,702,365         (876,203 )       436,803  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

       6,161,020         (1,702,584 )       466,386  

DISTRIBUTIONS:

            

From net investment income.

       (218,329 )       (379,007 )       -  

Net decrease in net assets resulting from distributions

       (218,329 )       (379,007 )       -  

SHARE TRANSACTIONS:

            

Proceeds from sale of shares

       79,628,800         60,437,642         39,874,315  

Reinvestment of distributions

       218,329         379,007         -  

Cost of shares redeemed

       (4,463,619 )       (15,538,704 )       (2,395,981 )

Net increase in net assets resulting from share transactions

       75,383,510         45,277,945         37,478,334  

Net increase in net assets

       81,326,201         43,196,354         37,944,720  

NET ASSETS:

            

Beginning of period

       -         37,944,720         -  

End of period*

       $81,326,201         $81,141,074         $37,944,720  

SHARES ISSUED & REDEEMED

            

Issued

       8,288,223         6,764,054         3,784,388  

Distributions reinvested

       21,943         41,833         -  

Redeemed

       (456,776 )       (1,733,069 )       (231,842 )

Net increase in shares

       7,853,390         5,072,818         3,552,546  

Outstanding at beginning of period

       -         3,552,546         -  

Outstanding at end of period

       7,853,390         8,625,364         3,552,546  

*   Including undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income of:

       $         8,001         $      (6,398)          $      54,379  

1Commencement of operations.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

      
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS     
(for a share outstanding throughout the period indicated)   

 

             

Income from

Investment Operations

      Net Asset
Value,
Beginning
of Period
        Net Investment
Income (Loss)(a)
   Net Realized
and Unrealized
Gain\(Loss)
   Total from
Investment
Operations

OMNI SMALL-CAP VALUE

             

Period Ended December 31, 2011 (Unaudited)(c)

   10.00      0.04    0.35     0.39 
                         

OMNI TAX-MANAGED SMALL-CAP VALUE

             

Period Ended December 31, 2011 (Unaudited)

   $10.68      $0.05    $(1.27)    $(1.22)

Period Ended June 30, 2011(e)

   10.00      0.03    0.65     0.68 
                         

 

(a) Per share amounts calculated based on the average daily shares outstanding during the period.
(b) Annualized for periods less than one year.
(c) Commenced operations on August 31, 2011.
(d) Total return may have been lower had various fees not been waived during the period.
(e) Commenced operations on December 31, 2010.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

      
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Less Distributions

to Shareholders from:

                 Ratios & Supplemental Data
Net
Realized
Gain
     Net
Investment
Income
    Total
Distributions
    Net Asset
Value,
End of
Period
     Total
Return
    Net Assets
End of
Period (000’s)
     Expenses Before
Waivers and
Reimbursements(b)
  Expenses After
Waivers and
Reimbursements(b)
 

Net Investment
Income (Loss)

After Waivers and
Reimbursements(b)

  Portfolio
Turnover
Rate
        -         (0.03     (0.03     10.36         3.89 %(d)      81,326       0.91%   0.60%   1.07%   3%
                                                                
$   -         $(0.05     $(0.05     $  9.41         (11.43 %)(d)      $81,141       0.87%   0.60%   1.12%   23%
        -         -        -        10.68         6.80 %(d)      37,945       1.56%   0.60%   0.57%   7%
                                                                    

 

      
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS    LOGO
      
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1. Organization:

 

Bridgeway Funds, Inc. (“Bridgeway” or the “Company”) was organized as a Maryland corporation on October 19, 1993, and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company.

Bridgeway is organized as a series fund, with 14 investment funds as of December 31, 2011 (each, a “Bridgeway Fund” and collectively, the “Bridgeway Funds”). Aggressive Investors 1, Aggressive Investors 2, Ultra-Small Company, Ultra-Small Company Market, Micro-Cap Limited, Small-Cap Momentum, Small-Cap Growth, Small-Cap Value, Large-Cap Growth, Large-Cap Value, Blue Chip 35 Index and Managed Volatility Funds are presented in a separate report. The Omni Small-Cap Value Fund and the Omni Tax-Managed Small-Cap Value Fund (each a “Fund” and together, the “Funds”) commenced operations on August 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively, and are presented in this report.

Bridgeway is authorized to issue 2,000,000,000 shares of common stock at $0.001 per share. 15,000,000 shares have been classified into the Aggressive Investors 1 Fund. 130,000,000 shares each have been classified into the Aggressive Investors 2 and Blue Chip 35 Index Funds. 5,000,000 shares have been classified into the Ultra-Small Company Fund. 10,000,000 shares have been classified in the Micro-Cap Limited Fund. 100,000,000 shares each have been classified into the Ultra-Small Company Market, Omni Small-Cap Value, Omni Tax-Managed Small-Cap Value, Small-Cap Momentum, Small-Cap Growth, Small-Cap Value, Large-Cap Growth, and Large-Cap Value Funds. 50,000,000 shares have been classified into the Managed Volatility Fund. All shares outstanding currently represent Class N shares.

All of the Bridgeway Funds are no-load, diversified funds.

The Funds seek to provide long-term total return on capital, primarily through capital appreciation.

Bridgeway Capital Management, Inc. (the “Adviser”) is the investment adviser for all of the Bridgeway Funds.

2. Significant Accounting Policies:

 

The following summary of significant accounting policies, followed in the preparation of the financial statements of the Funds, are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”).

Securities, Options, Futures and Other Investments Valuation Other than options, portfolio securities that are principally traded on a national securities exchange are valued at their last sale price on the principal exchange on which they are traded prior to the close of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”), on each day the NYSE is open for business. If there is no closing price on the NYSE, the portfolio security will be valued using a composite price, which is defined as the last price for the security on any exchange. Portfolio securities other than options that are principally traded on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotation System (“NASDAQ”) are valued at the NASDAQ Official Closing Price (“NOCP”). In the absence of recorded sales on their home exchange, or NOCP, in the case of NASDAQ traded securities, the security will be valued as follows: bid prices for long positions and ask prices for short positions. Other investments for which no sales are reported are valued at the latest bid price in accordance with the pricing policy established by the Board of Directors.

Investments in open-end registered investment companies and closed-end registered investment companies that do not trade on an exchange are valued at the end of day net asset value (“NAV”) per share.

Investments in closed-end registered investment companies that trade on an exchange are valued at the last sales price as of the close of the customary trading session on the exchange where the security is principally traded.

When market quotations are not readily available or when events occur that make established valuation methods unreliable, securities of the Funds may be valued at fair value as determined in good faith by or under the direction of the Board of Directors. The valuation assigned to fair valued securities for purposes of calculating the Funds’ NAV may differ from the security’s most recent closing market price and from the prices used by other mutual funds to calculate their NAVs.

 

      
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The inputs and valuation techniques used to determine the value of a Fund’s investments are summarized into three levels as described in the hierarchy below:

Level 1 — quoted prices in active markets for identical assets

Investments whose values are based on quoted market prices in active markets, and whose values are therefore classified as Level 1 prices, include active listed equity securities. The Funds do not adjust the quoted price for such investments, even in situations where the Funds hold a large position and a sale could reasonably impact the quoted price.

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

Investments that trade in markets that are not considered to be active, but whose values are based on quoted market prices, dealer quotations or valuations provided by alternative pricing sources supported by observable inputs are classified as Level 2 prices. These generally include certain U.S. government and sovereign obligations, most government agency securities, investment-grade corporate bonds and less liquid listed equity securities. As investments whose values are classified as Level 2 prices include positions that are not traded in active markets and/or are subject to transfer restrictions, valuations may be adjusted to reflect illiquidity and/or non-transferability, which are generally based on available market information.

Money market fund investments consist of mutual funds which invest primarily in securities that are valued at amortized cost, a Level 2 investment. Therefore, the money market funds are classified as Level 2 investments.

Level 3 — significant unobservable inputs (including a Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments)

Investments whose values are classified as Level 3 prices have significant unobservable inputs, as they may trade infrequently or not at all. When observable prices are not available for these securities, the Funds use one or more valuation techniques for which sufficient and reliable data is available. The inputs used by the Funds in estimating the value of Level 3 prices may include the original transaction price, quoted prices for similar securities or assets in active markets, completed or pending third-party transactions in the underlying investment or comparable issuers, and changes in financial ratios or cash flows. Level 3 prices may also be adjusted to reflect illiquidity and/or non-transferability, with the amount of such discount estimated by the Funds in the absence of market information. Assumptions used by the Funds due to the lack of observable inputs may significantly impact the resulting value and therefore the Funds’ results of operations.

The inputs or methodology used for valuing investments are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those investments. A summary of the inputs used to value the Funds’ investments as of December 31, 2011 is included with each Fund’s Schedule of Investments.

The Funds’ policy is to recognize transfers into, and transfers out of, each level of hierarchy as of the beginning of the reporting period. For the period ended December 31, 2011, there were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 for any of the Funds.

In May 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2011-04 “Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRSs”).” ASU No. 2011-04 includes common requirements for measurement of and disclosure about fair value between U.S. GAAP and IFRSs. ASU No. 2011-04 will require reporting entities to disclose quantitative information about the unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurements categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. In addition, ASU No. 2011-04 will require reporting entities to make disclosures about amounts and reasons for all transfers in and out of Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements. The new and revised disclosures are effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2011. Management is currently evaluating the implications of ASU No. 2011-04, and its impact on the financial statements has not been determined.

Securities Lending Upon lending its securities to third parties, each Fund receives compensation in the form of fees. A Fund also continues to receive dividends on the securities loaned. The loans are secured by collateral at least equal to the fair value of the securities loaned plus accrued interest. Gain or loss in the fair value of the securities loaned that may occur during the

 

      
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term of the loan will be for the account of a Fund. Each Fund has the right under the lending agreement to recover the securities from the borrower on demand. Additionally, a Fund does not have the right to sell or repledge collateral received in the form of securities unless the borrower goes into default. The risks to a Fund of securities lending are that the borrower may not provide additional collateral when required or return the securities when due.

As of December 31, 2011, the Funds had securities on loan and related collateral with values shown below:

 

Bridgeway Fund    Securities on
Loan Value
     Value of
Collateral
 
     

Omni Small-Cap Value

     $4,055,401         $4,188,259   

Omni Tax-Managed Small-Cap Value

     4,908,851         5,076,758   

It is each Fund’s policy to obtain additional collateral from or return excess collateral to the borrower by the end of the next business day, following the valuation date of the securities loaned. Therefore, the value of the collateral held may be temporarily less than that required under the lending contract. As of December 31, 2011, the collateral consisted of an institutional money market fund.

Use of Estimates in Financial Statements In preparing financial statements in conformity with GAAP, management makes estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements as well as the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Risks and Uncertainties The Funds provide for various investment options, including stocks. Such investments are exposed to various risks, such as interest rate, market and credit risks. Due to the risks involved, it is at least reasonably possible that changes in risks in the near term would materially affect shareholders’ account values and the amounts reported in the financial statements.

Security Transactions, Investment Income and Expenses Security transactions are accounted for as of the trade date, the date the order to buy or sell is executed. Realized gains and losses are computed on the identified cost basis. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, and interest income is recorded on the accrual basis from settlement date.

Bridgeway Funds’ expenses that are not series-specific are allocated to each series based upon its relative proportion of net assets to the Bridgeway Funds’ total net assets or other appropriate basis.

Distributions to Shareholders The Funds pay dividends from net investment income and distribute realized capital gains annually, usually in December.

Indemnification Under the Company’s organizational documents, the Funds’ officers, directors, employees and agents are indemnified against certain liabilities that may arise out of the performance of their duties to the Funds. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Funds enter into contracts that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Funds that have not yet occurred. However, the Funds have not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts.

3. Management Fees, Other Related Party Transactions and Contingencies:

 

The Funds have entered into a management agreement with the Adviser. As compensation for the advisory services rendered, facilities furnished, and expenses borne by the Adviser, the Funds pay the Adviser a fee of 0.50% of the value of each Fund’s average daily net assets, computed daily and payable monthly.

Expense limitations: The Board of Directors and sole initial shareholder approved an expense limitation beginning on August 31, 2011 for the Omni Small-Cap Value Fund. The Board of Directors and sole initial shareholder approved an expense limitation beginning on December 31, 2010 for the Omni Tax-Managed Small-Cap Value Fund. The Adviser agrees to reimburse the Funds for operating expenses and management fees above the expense limitations, which are shown as a ratio of net expenses to average net assets, for each Fund, for the period ended December 31, 2011. Such expense limitations and total reimbursements for the period ended December 31, 2011, are shown in the following table:

 

      
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Bridgeway Fund    Expense
Limitation
  Total Waivers and
Reimbursements
for Period Ending
12/31/11
    

Omni Small-Cap Value*

   0.60%   $52,785

Omni Tax-Managed Small-Cap Value*

   0.60%   77,307
*The Funds are authorized to reimburse the Adviser for management fees previously waived and/or for expenses previously paid by the Adviser, provided, however, that any reimbursements must be paid at a date not more than three years after the fiscal year in which the Adviser waived the fees or reimbursed the expenses and the reimbursements do not cause the Funds to exceed the expense limitation in the agreement.

Other Waivers and Reimbursements: BNY Mellon Asset Servicing, the Funds’ accounting agent and transfer agent, at its discretion, voluntarily waived a portion of its accounting and transfer agent fees for the Omni Small-Cap Value Fund. For the period ended December 31, 2011, BNY Mellon Asset Servicing waived $9,766 in accounting fees and $3,000 in transfer agent fees for the Omni Small-Cap Value Fund.

Other Related Party Transactions: On occasion, the Bridgeway Funds will engage in inter-portfolio trades between funds when it is to the benefit of both parties. The Board of Directors reviews these trades quarterly. Inter-portfolio purchases and sales for the Funds during the period ended December 31, 2011 were as follows:

 

Bridgeway Fund    Inter-portfolio
Purchases
   Inter-portfolio
Sales
     

Omni Small-Cap Value

   $524,180    $    -

Omni Tax-Managed Small-Cap Value

   595,664          -

The Adviser entered into an Administrative Services Agreement with Bridgeway, pursuant to which the Adviser provides various administrative services to the Funds including, but not limited to: (i) supervising and managing various aspects of the Funds’ business and affairs; (ii) selecting, overseeing and/or coordinating activities with other service providers to the Funds; (iii) providing reports to the Board of Directors as requested from time to time; (iv) assisting and/or reviewing amendments and updates to the Funds’ registration statement and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”); (v) providing certain shareholder services; (vi) providing administrative support in connection with meetings of the Board of Directors; and (vii) providing certain record-keeping services. For its services to all of the Bridgeway Funds, the Adviser is paid an aggregate annual fee of $535,000 payable in equal monthly installments. During the period ended December 31, 2011, the allocation of this expense to the Omni Small-Cap Value and Omni Tax-Managed Small-Cap Value Funds was $8,496 and $11,361, respectively.

One director of Bridgeway, John Montgomery, is an owner and director of the Adviser. Another director of Bridgeway, Michael Mulcahy, is an executive and director of the Adviser. Under the 1940 Act definitions, each is considered to be an “affiliated person” of the Adviser and an “interested person” of the Adviser and of Bridgeway. Compensation for Mr. Montgomery and Mr. Mulcahy is borne by the Adviser rather than the Bridgeway Funds.

Board of Directors Compensation Independent Directors are paid an annual retainer of $14,000 with an additional retainer of $2,500 paid to the Independent Chairman of the Board and an additional retainer of $1,000 paid to the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee Chair. Independent Directors are paid $6,000 per meeting for meeting fees. Such compensation is the total compensation from all Bridgeway Funds and is allocated among the Bridgeway Funds.

The Independent Directors receive this compensation in the form of shares of the Bridgeway Funds, credited to his or her account. Such Directors are reimbursed for any expenses incurred in attending meetings and conferences and expenses for subscriptions or printed materials. The amount of Directors’ fees attributable to each Fund is disclosed in the Statement of Operations.

 

      
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4. Distribution and Shareholder Servicing Fees:

 

Foreside Fund Services, LLC acts as distributor of the Funds’ shares pursuant to a Distribution Agreement dated November 12, 2010. The Adviser pays all costs and expenses associated with distribution of the Funds’ shares pursuant to a protective plan adopted by shareholders pursuant to Rule 12b-1.

5. Purchases and Sales of Investment Securities:

 

Purchases and sales of investments, other than short-term securities, for each Fund for the period ended December 31, 2011 were as follows:

 

     Purchases    Sales
      U.S. Government    Other    U.S. Government    Other

    

           

Omni Small-Cap Value

   $    -    $77,180,970    $    -    $  1,829,683

Omni Tax-Managed Small-Cap Value

         -    57,949,877          -    13,226,769

6. Federal Income Taxes

 

It is the Funds’ policy to continue to comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (“Internal Revenue Code”), applicable to regulated investment companies and distribute income to the extent necessary so that such Fund is not subject to federal income tax. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required.

Unrealized Appreciation and Depreciation on Investments (Tax Basis) The amount of net unrealized appreciation/ depreciation and the cost of investment securities for tax purposes, including short-term securities at December 31, 2011, were as follows:

 

     

Omni

Small-Cap Value

    Omni Tax-Managed
Small-Cap Value
 

Gross appreciation (excess of value over tax cost)

     $  9,123,258        $  6,171,867   

Gross depreciation (excess of tax cost over value)

     (3,420,893     (6,655,169

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     $  5,702,365        $    (483,302

Cost of investments for income tax purposes

     $75,582,276        $81,607,620   

The differences between book and tax net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) are due to wash sale loss deferrals.

Classifications of Distributions Net investment income (loss) and net realized gain (loss) may differ for financial statement and tax purposes. The character of distributions made during the year from net investment income or net realized gains may differ from its ultimate characterization for federal income tax purposes.

The Omni Small-Cap Value Fund commenced operations on August 31, 2011 and the Omni Tax-Managed Small-Cap Value Fund commenced operations on December 31, 2010. There were no cash distributions paid during the period ended June 30, 2011.

Components of Accumulated Earnings (Deficit) As of June 30, 2011, the components of accumulated earnings (deficit) on a tax basis were:

 

      Omni Tax-Managed
Small-Cap Value
 

Undistributed Net Investment Income

     $  54,379   

Accumulated Net Realized Loss on Investments*

     (20,954

Net Unrealized Appreciation of Investments

     429,594   

Total

     $463,019   

 

* Includes losses incurred from commencement, December 31, 2010, through June 30, 2011, which the Omni Tax-Managed Small-Cap Value Fund has

 

      
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  elected to defer to its fiscal year ending June 30, 2012. Post October Losses - Under current tax law, capital losses realized after October 31 of a Fund’s fiscal year may be deferred and treated as occurring on the first business day of the following fiscal year for tax purposes. The Omni Tax-Managed Small-Cap Value Fund has deferred post October losses of $20,954.

Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes sets forth a minimum threshold for financial statement recognition of the benefit of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. Management has analyzed each Fund’s tax positions and has concluded that no provision for income tax is required in each Fund’s financial statements. The Funds are not aware of any tax position for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.

7. Line of Credit

 

Bridgeway established a line of credit agreement (“Facility”) with The Bank of New York Mellon effective
November 5, 2010. The Facility is for temporary or emergency purposes, such as to provide liquidity for shareholder redemptions, and is cancellable by either party. Unless cancelled earlier, the Facility shall be held available until November 2, 2012. Advances under the Facility are limited to $10,000,000 in total for all Bridgeway Funds and advances to each Bridgeway Fund shall not exceed certain limits set forth in the credit agreement, including but not limited to, the maximum amount a Bridgeway Fund is permitted to borrow under the 1940 Act.

The Bridgeway Funds incur a commitment fee of 0.05% per annum on the unused portion of the Facility and interest expense to the extent of amounts borrowed under the Facility. Interest is based on the higher of (a) the Federal Funds rate, (b) the Overnight Eurodollar Rate, or (c) the One-month Eurodollar Rate, plus 1.25%. The commitment fees are payable quarterly in arrears and are allocated to all participating Bridgeway Funds. Interest expense is charged directly to a Bridgeway Fund based upon actual amounts borrowed by such Bridgeway Fund.

For the period ended December 31, 2011, borrowings by the Funds under this line of credit were as follows:

 

Bridgeway Fund    Weighted
Average
Interest Rate
  Weighted
Average
Loan Balance
   Number of
Days
Outstanding
   Interest
Expense
Incurred1
   Maximum Amount
Borrowed During
the Period
             

Omni Tax-Managed Small-Cap Value

   1.52%   $340,600    10    $95    $620,000

1Interest expense is included on the Statements of Operations in Miscellaneous expenses.

There were no outstanding borrowings by the Funds under this line of credit as of December 31, 2011.

7. Subsequent Events

 

Management has evaluated the impact of all subsequent events on the Funds and has determined that there were no subsequent events requiring recognition or disclosure in the financial statements.

 

      
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1. Proxy Voting

 

Fund policies and procedures used in determining how to vote proxies relating to the Funds’ securities and a summary of proxies voted by the Funds for the period ended June 30, 2011 are available without a charge, upon request, by contacting Bridgeway Funds at 1-800-661-3550 and on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. There were no proxies voted by the Omni Small-Cap Value Fund for the period ended June 30, 2011 since the Fund commenced operations on August 31, 2011.

2. Fund Holdings

 

The complete schedule of the Funds’ holdings for the second and fourth quarters of each fiscal year are contained in the Funds’ Semi-Annual and Annual shareholder reports, respectively.

The Bridgeway Funds file complete schedules of the Funds’ holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q within 60 days after the end of the period. Copies of the Funds’ Form N-Q are available without charge, upon request, by contacting Bridgeway Funds at 1-800-661-3550 and on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. You may also review and copy Form N-Q at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. For more information about the operation of the Public Reference Room, please call 1-800-SEC-0330.

3. Approval of Investment Management Agreement For Omni Small-Cap Value Fund

 

The Board of Directors (“Board”), including a majority of the non-interested or independent Directors (hereinafter, “Directors”), met in person on May 13, 2011 (the “Meeting”) to consider, among other things, the creation of the Omni Small-Cap Value Fund (the “Fund”), and to consider whether to approve an investment management agreement (the “Advisory Agreement”) between Bridgeway Capital Management, Inc. (the “Adviser”) and the Fund.

In reaching its decision to approve the new Advisory Agreement for the Fund, the Board considered information provided specifically in relation to the approval of the Advisory Agreement for the Meeting including the following: (1) the proposed management fees and total expenses of the Fund as compared to a comparable group of funds (the “peer funds”); (2) the nature, extent and quality of services to be provided by the Adviser to the Fund, including investment advisory and administrative services to the Fund; (3) the costs of providing services to the Fund; (4) the extent to which economies of scale may be present and if so, whether they would be shared with the Fund’s shareholders; and (5) any “fall out” or ancillary benefits that may accrue to the Adviser as a result of the relationship with the Fund. In addition to evaluating, among other things, the written information provided by the Adviser, the Board also evaluated the answers to questions posed by the independent Directors to representatives of the Adviser at the Meeting. In considering the information and materials described above, the independent Directors received assistance from independent legal counsel.

Because the Fund is new, the Board could not consider comparative information regarding Fund performance or the level of profitability (or lack thereof) that the Adviser would receive for its investment management services to the Fund. The Board considered the Fund’s proposed investment objective, strategy and proposed performance benchmarks. The Board considered that the proposed management fee for the Fund is comparable to that of peer funds and the Fund’s projected total annual operating expenses, after taking into account waivers/reimbursements, also was projected to be comparable to that of peer funds. The Board also noted that the proposed management fee for the Fund is less than the management fee the Adviser plans to charge for managing a similar mandate for separate accounts. The Board also considered that the Adviser agreed to waive fees and reimburse expenses so that the total operating expenses do not exceed a cap for the Fund. Although the Fund does not have fee breakpoints in its management fee schedule, the Adviser indicated that the Fund was priced low in anticipation of future growth to be competitive with the largest peer funds. The Board also considered its satisfactory experience with the nature, extent and quality of the services the Adviser has provided to other funds in the complex and this experience supported approval of the Advisory Agreement with the Fund. In terms of potential “fall out” or ancillary benefits to the Adviser due to its position as manager of the Fund, the Board noted that the Adviser continues to use no soft dollars and its fees for administrative services to the Fund are structured to approximate an at-cost relationship.

Based on all of the information presented, the Board, including a majority of its independent Directors, approved the Advisory Agreement for the Fund and determined that the fees to be charged under the Advisory Agreement are reasonable in relation

 

      
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to the services to be provided under the Advisory Agreement. In view of the broad scope and variety of factors and information, the Directors did not identify any single factor as being of paramount importance in reaching their conclusions and determination to approve the Advisory Agreement for the Fund. Rather, the approval determination was made on the basis of each Director’s business judgment after consideration of all of the factors taken in their entirety.

 

      
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As a shareholder of a Fund, you will incur no transaction costs from such Fund, including sales charges (loads) on purchases, on reinvested dividends, or on other distributions. There are no exchange fees. However, as a shareholder of a Fund, you will incur ongoing costs, including management fees and other Fund expenses. The following examples are intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in a Fund and to compare these costs with ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested on
July 1, 2011 and held until December 31, 2011.

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

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes. The second line of the table below 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 a Fund and other mutual funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds.

The expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight ongoing Fund costs only. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds, because other funds may also have transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption fees or exchange fees.

 

      Beginning Account
Value at 7/1/11
   Ending Account
Value at 12/31/11
   Expense
Ratio
  Expenses Paid
During Period*
7/1/11 - 12/31/11

Bridgeway Omni Small-Cap Value**

                  

Actual Fund Return

   $1,000.00    $1,038.90    0.60%   $2.02

Hypothetical Fund Return

   $1,000.00    $1,022.00    0.60%   $3.03

Bridgeway Omni Tax-Managed Small-Cap Value

                  

Actual Fund Return

   $1,000.00    $885.70    0.60%   $2.83

Hypothetical Fund Return

   $1,000.00    $1,022.00    0.60%   $3.03

 

* Expenses are equal to the average account value times the Fund’s annualized expense ratio multiplied by the number of days in the most recent half-year divided by the number of days in the fiscal year.
** Commenced operations on August 31, 2011. For purposes of the “Hypothetical 5% Return”, the annualized expense ratio was applied to the period
July 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011. The “Actual Fund Return” information reflects the performance and expenses since inception.

 

      
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Item 2. Code of Ethics.

Not applicable.

 

Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.

Not applicable.

 

Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.

Not applicable.

 

Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed registrants.

Not applicable.

 

Item 6. Investments.

 

(a)

Schedule of Investments in securities of unaffiliated issuers as of the close of the reporting period is included as part of the report to shareholders filed under Item 1 of this form.

 

(b)

The Registrant made no divestments of securities in accordance with section 13(c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940.

 

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.

There have been no material changes to the procedures by which the shareholders may recommend nominees to the Registrant’s Board of Directors, where those changes were implemented after the registrant last provided disclosure in response to the requirements of Item 407(c)(2)(iv) of Regulation S-K (17 CFR 229.407) (as required by Item 22(b)(15) of Schedule 14A (17 CFR 240.14a-101)), or this Item.

 

Item 11. Controls and Procedures.

 

  (a)

The registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer, or persons performing similar functions, have concluded that the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”) (17 CFR 270.30a-3(c))) are effectively designed, as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of the report that includes the disclosure required by this paragraph, based on their evaluation of these controls and procedures required by Rule 30a-3(b) under the 1940 Act (17 CFR 270.30a-3(b)) and Rules 13a-15(b) or 15d-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (17 CFR 240.13a-15(b) or 240.15d-15(b)).

 

  (b)

There were no changes in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Act (17 CFR 270.30a-3(d)) that occurred during the second fiscal quarter of the period covered by this report that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

Item 12. Exhibits.

 

  (a)(1)

Not applicable

 

  (a)(2)

Certifications pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 are attached hereto.

 

  (a)(3)

Not applicable.

 

  (b)

Certifications pursuant to Rule 30a-2(b) under the 1940 Act and Section 906 of the Sarbanes- Oxley Act of 2002 are attached hereto.


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)

  

Bridgeway Funds, Inc.

  

By (Signature and Title)*

  

/s/ Michael D. Mulcahy

  
  

Michael D. Mulcahy, President and Principal Executive Officer

  
  

(principal executive officer)

  

Date March 5, 2012

     

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 (Signature and Title)*

  

/s/ Michael D. Mulcahy

  
   Michael D. Mulcahy, President and Principal Executive Officer   
  

(principal executive officer)

  

Date March 5, 2012

     

By (Signature and Title)*

  

/s/ Linda G. Giuffré

  
   Linda G. Giuffré, Treasurer and Principal Financial Officer   
  

(principal financial officer)

  

Date March 5, 2012

     

 

*

Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her signature.