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 811-07963
The New York State Opportunity Funds
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
5710 Commons Park
E. Syracuse, New York 13057
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip code)
Gregg A. Kidd
Pinnacle Advisors LLC
5710 Commons Park
E. Syracuse, New York 13057
(Name and address of agent for service)
Copies to:
John F. Splain
Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC
135 Merchant Street, Suite 230
Cincinnati, Ohio 45246
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (315) 251-1101
Date of fiscal year end: 9/30
Date of reporting period: 3/31/03
Form N-CSR is to be used by management investment companies to file reports with the Commission not later than 10 days after the transmission to stockholders of any report that is required to be transmitted to stockholders under Rule 30e-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30e-1). The Commission may use the information provided on Form N-CSR in its regulatory, disclosure review, inspection and policymaking roles.
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Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.
New York State Opportunity Funds
New York Equity Fund
Annual Report
March 31, 2003
Investment Advisor
Pinnacle Advisors LLC
4605 East Genesee Street
DeWitt, New York 13214
May 28, 2003
Dear Shareholder:
The last three years have brought us through one of the most devastating bear markets that we have endured for most of our lives. For those of you who have dollar cost averaged through the bear market, I believe you were prudent and have set yourselves up for pleasant returns down the road. The causes of the slide in the markets have been much publicized and I am sure we all have had more than we can stand rehashing the unfortunate events of the past three years. So I would like to point out a few facts that may give you hope that you can recoup losses and even make money in the market in the coming years.
It now seems apparent that the bear died back in October 2002. In the previous letter I pointed out that we did not know when the market would turn but when it did we would not be on the sidelines and miss the inevitable rebound in the market. Our negative 33% return trailed the S&P 500 by 8.74% for our year ending March 31, 2003. But the 4th quarter of 2002 and the 1st quarter of 2003 we have been in the top 1% of funds in the country. We ultimately are seeing proof of why it is important to maintain a long-term view with the stock market as we have had a fairly dramatic rebound from the lows in October. Just as the hype of three years ago was unsustainable in the market, I am confident the despair for our country and economy equally got carried away as the market fell.
Although we wish we did a better job of predicting the severity of the bear market, we are confident most of us will not see such a bubble and bust again in our lifetime. History is well documented that making a bet against the U.S. Stock Market is generally a losing proposition. Most of you may not feel very good right now about your investment, but by not bailing out near the bottom and in some cases investing at lower prices you are on the way to recovery and getting your financial goals back on track.
We will be diligent in helping you in this process and believe we are very well positioned for future success. Thank you for your confidence in us and we appreciate your investment.
Sincerely,
/s/ Gregg A. Kidd
Gregg A. Kidd
Portfolio Manager
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NEW YORK EQUITY FUND |
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES |
March 31, 2003 |
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ASSETS | |
Investment securities, at value (Cost $4,628,879) | $4,023,007 |
Cash | 25,000 |
Dividends receivable | 2 |
Receivable for capital shares sold | 6,998 |
Receivable from Advisor (Note 3) | 2,064 |
Other assets | 2,320 |
TOTAL ASSETS | 4,059,391 |
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LIABILITIES | |
Payable for capital shares redeemed | 9,433 |
Payable to affiliates (Note 3) | 6,000 |
Other accrued expenses | 3,606 |
TOTAL LIABILITIES | 19,039 |
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NET ASSETS | $4,040,352 |
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NET ASSETS CONSIST OF: | |
Paid-in capital | $11,100,878 |
Accumulated net realized losses from security transactions | (6,454,654) |
Net unrealized depreciation on investments | (605,872) |
NET ASSETS | $4,040,352 |
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Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (unlimited number of shares authorized, no par value) | 704,551 |
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Net asset value and redemption price per share | $5.73 |
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Maximum offering price per share ($5.73/95.25%) (Note 1) | $6.02 |
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See accompanying notes to financial statements.
NEW YORK EQUITY FUND |
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS |
For the Year Ending March 31, 2003 |
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INVESTMENT INCOME | |
Dividends | $23,874 |
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EXPENSES | |
Investment advisory fees (Note 3) | 41,068 |
Professional fees | 23,900 |
Accounting services fees (Note 3) | 26,875 |
Administrative services fees (Note 3) | 21,500 |
Insurance expense | 16,746 |
Transfer agent and shareholder services fees (Note 3) | 16,125 |
Distribution fees (Note 3) | 9,975 |
Custodian fees | 9,137 |
Trustees' fees and expenses | 9,000 |
Postage and supplies | 8,581 |
Registration fees | 4,944 |
Printing of shareholder reports | 4,077 |
Amortization of organization expenses (Note 1) | 1,246 |
Other expenses | 4,291 |
TOTAL EXPENSES | 197,465 |
Fees waived and expenses reimbursed by the Advisor (Note 3) | (116,150) |
NET EXPENSES | 81,315 |
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NET INVESTMENT LOSS | (57,441) |
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REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) ON INVESTMENTS | |
Net realized losses from security transactions | (2,858,868) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | 784,233 |
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED LOSSES ON INVESTMENTS | (2,074,635) |
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NET DECREASE IN NET ASSETS FROM OPERATIONS | $ (2,132,076) |
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See accompanying notes to financial statements.
NEW YORK EQUITY FUND |
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS |
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| | Year Ended March 31, 2003 | Year Ended March 31, 2002 |
FROM OPERATIONS | | |
Net investment loss | $ (57,441) | $ (122,070) |
Net realized losses from security transactions | (2,858,868) | (1,986,152) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation | | |
(depreciation) on investments | 784,233 | (74,784) |
Net decrease in net assets from operations | (2,132,076) | (2,183,006) |
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FROM CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | 322,643 | 902,523 |
Payments for shares redeemed | (728,363) | (688,954) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions | (405,720) | 213,569 |
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TOTAL DECREASE IN NET ASSETS | (2,537,796) | (1,969,437) |
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NET ASSETS | | |
Beginning of year | 6,578,148 | 8,547,585 |
End of year | $4,040,352 | $ 6,578,148 |
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CAPITAL SHARE ACTIVITY | | |
Shares sold | 61,239 | 83,359 |
Shares redeemed | (118,513) | (74,661) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | (57,274) | 8,698 |
Shares outstanding, beginning of year | 761,825 | 753,127 |
Shares outstanding, end of year | 704,551 | 761,825 |
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See accompanying notes to financial statements.
NEW YORK EQUITY FUND |
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS |
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Selected per Share Data and Ratios for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Year |
| | Year Ended March 31, 2003 | Year Ended March 31, 2002 | Year Ended March 31, 2001 | Year Ended March 31, 2000 | Year Ended March 31, 1999 |
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Net asset value at beginning of year | $8.63 | $11.35 | $19.27 | $14.15 | $12.58 |
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Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | |
Net investment loss | (0.08) | (0.16) | (0.15) | (0.17) | (0.05) |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | (2.82) | (2.56) | (6.49) | 5.58 | 1.69 |
Total from investment operations | (2.90) | (2.72) | (6.64) | 5.41 | 1.64 |
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Distributions from net realized gains | 0.00 | 0.00 | (1.28) | (0.29) | (0.07) |
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Net asset value at end of year | $5.73 | $8.63 | $11.35 | $19.27 | $14.15 |
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Total return (a) | -33.60% | -23.96% | -36.38% | 38.55% | 13.07% |
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Net assets at end of year | $4,040,352 | $6,578,148 | $8,547,585 | $10,059,690 | $6,296,704 |
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Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | |
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Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (b) | 1.98% | 2.06% | 2.08% | 1.98% | 1.97% |
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets | -1.40% | -1.55% | -0.91% | -1.15% | -0.60% |
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Portfolio turnover rate | 73% | 106% | 224% | 154% | 96% |
(a) Total returns shown exclude the effect of applicable sales loads.
(b) Ratios of expense to average net assets, assuming no waiver of fees and/or reimbursement of expenses by the Advisor, would have been 4.82%, 3.26%, 2.49%, 2.74%, and 4.49% for the years ended March 31, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, and 1999, respectively (Note 3).
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
NEW YORK EQUITY FUND |
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS |
March 31, 2003 |
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Shares | Common Stocks - 99.5% | Value | |
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| Consumer Discretionary - 4.3% | | |
12,500 | AOL Time Warner, Inc. (a) | $135,750 | |
25,000 | Granite Broadcasting Corp.(a) | 39,500 | |
| | | 175,250 | 4.3% |
| Energy - 3.8% | | |
30,000 | Plug Power, Inc.(a) | 151,800 | 3.8% |
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| | Financial - 25.3% | | |
3,000 | Bank of New York Co., Inc. | 61,500 | |
2,000 | Bear Stearns Cos., Inc. | 131,200 | |
3,000 | Citigroup, Inc. | 103,350 | |
1,500 | Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. | 102,120 | |
5,000 | J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. | 118,550 | |
2,500 | Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc. | 144,375 | |
1,250 | M&T Bank Corp. | 98,225 | |
4,000 | Merrill Lynch & Co. | 141,600 | |
3,000 | Morgan Stanley Dean Witter & Co. | 115,050 | |
172 | Travelers Property Casualty Corp. - Class A (a) | 2,424 | |
355 | Travelers Property Casualty Corp. - Class B (a) | 5,009 | |
| | | 1,023,403 | 25.3% |
| Healthcare - 16.0% | | |
3,750 | Barr Laboratories, Inc. (a) | 213,750 | |
6,000 | Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | 126,780 | |
10,000 | Conmed Corp.(a) | 164,100 | |
4,500 | Pfizer Inc. | 140,220 | |
| | | 644,850 | 16.0% |
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| | Industrials - 10.5% | | |
150,000 | Mechanical Technology, Inc. (a) | 285,000 | |
5,000 | Paychex, Inc. | 137,350 | |
| | 422,350 | 10.5% |
| | Information Technology - 26.7% | | |
25,000 | Anaren Microwave, Inc. (a) | 216,250 | |
10,000 | Computer Associates International, Inc. | 136,600 | |
400,000 | CopyTele, Inc. (a) | 124,000 | |
77,000 | Corning, Inc. | 449,680 | |
105,000 | Lucent Technologies, Inc. (a) | 154,350 | |
| | | 1,080,880 | 26.8% |
| Telecommunications Services - 12.9% | | |
40,000 | RF Micro Devices, Inc.(a) | 241,160 | |
80,000 | Terayon Communication Sytems, Inc. (a) | 136,800 | |
4,000 | Verizon Communications, Inc. | 141,400 | |
| | 519,360 | 12.9% |
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| Total Common Stocks (Cost $4,623,765) | $4,017,893 | 99.4% |
NEW YORK EQUITY FUND |
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
March 31, 2003 |
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Shares | Money Market Securities - 0.1% | Value | |
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| | Milestone Funds Treasury Obligations Portfolio - Investor Shares | | |
5,114 | (Cost $5,114) | $ 5,114 | 0.1% |
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| Total Investments at Value - 99.6% (Cost $4,628,879) | $ 4,023,007 | 99.6% |
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| Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities - 0.4% | 17,345 | 0.4% |
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| Net Assets - 100.0% | $ 4,040,352 | |
(a) Non-income producing security.
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
NEW YORK EQUITY FUND
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 2003
1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The New York Equity Fund (the “Fund”) is a non-diversified series of The New York State Opportunity Funds (the “Trust”). The Trust, registered as an open-end management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), was organized as a Massachusetts business trust on November 20, 1996. The Fund was capitalized on February 18, 1997, when affiliates of Pinnacle Advisors LLC (the “Advisor”) purchased the initial shares of the Fund at $10 per share. The Fund began the public offering of shares on May 12, 1997.
The Fund seeks to provide long-term capital growth by investing primarily in the common stocks of publicly-traded companies headquartered in the state of New York and those companies having a significant presence in the state.
The following is a summary of the Fund's significant accounting policies:
Securities Valuation -- The Fund's portfolio securities are valued as of the close of business of the regular session of trading on the New York Stock Exchange (normally 4:00 p.m., Eastern time). Securities which are traded on stock exchanges or are quoted by NASDAQ are valued at the last reported sale price as of the close of the regular session of trading on the New York Stock Exchange on the day the securities are being valued, or, if not traded on a particular day, at the closing bid price. Securities for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at their fair value as determined in good faith in accordance with consistently applied procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Board of Trustees.
Share Valuation -- The net asset value per share of the Fund is calculated daily by dividing the total value of the Fund’s assets, less liabilities, by the number of shares outstanding, rounded to the nearest cent. The maximum offering price per share of the Fund is equal to the net asset value per share plus a sales load equal to 4.98% of the net asset value (or 4.75% of the offering price). The redemption price per share is equal to the net asset value per share.
Organization Expenses -- Expenses of organization have been capitalized and have been amortized on a straight-line basis over five years. As of March 31, 2003, organization costs had been fully amortized.
Investment Income -- Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Interest income is accrued as earned.
NEW YORK EQUITY FUND
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
March 31, 2003
1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
Security Transactions -- Security transactions are accounted for on trade date. Realized gains and losses on security transactions are determined on a specific identification basis.
Distributions to Shareholders -- Distributions to shareholders arising from net investment income and net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least once each year. The amount of distributions from net investment income and net realized gains are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These “book/tax” differences are temporary in nature and are primarily due to losses deferred due to wash sales. For the years ended March 31, 2003 and 2002, no distributions were required.
Estimates -- The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Federal Income Taxes -- It is the Fund's policy to comply with the special provisions of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies. As provided therein, in any fiscal year in which the Fund so qualifies and distributes at least 90% of its taxable net income, the Fund (but not the shareholders) will be relieved of federal income tax on the income distributed. Accordingly, no provision for income taxes has been made.
In order to avoid imposition of the excise tax applicable to regulated investment companies, it is the Fund's intention to declare as dividends in each calendar year at least 98% of its net investment income (earned during the calendar year) and 98% of its net realized capital gains (earned during the twelve months ended October 31) plus undistributed amounts from prior years.
NEW YORK EQUITY FUND
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
March 31, 2003
1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
The following information is computed on a tax basis for each item as of March 31, 2003:
Cost of portfolio investments | $ 4,647,242 |
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Gross unrealized appreciation | $ 661,589 |
Gross unrealized depreciation | (1,285,824) |
Net unrealized depreciation | $ (624,235) |
Capital loss carryforwards | $ (4,504,043) |
Post-October losses | (1,932,248) |
| | $ (7,060,526) |
The capital loss carryforwards as of March 31, 2003 in the table above expire as follows:
Amount | | Expires March 31, |
$ 883,673 | | 2009 |
2,176,406 | | 2010 |
1,443,964 | | 2011 |
$ 4,504,043 | | |
In addition, the Fund had net realized capital losses of $1,932,248 during the period from November 1, 2002 through March 31, 2003, which are treated for federal income tax purposes as arising during the Fund’s tax year ending March 31, 2004. These capital loss carryforwards and “post-October” losses may be utilized in future years to offset net realized capital gains, if any, prior to distributing such gains to shareholders.
For the year ended March 31, 2003, the Fund reclassified net investment losses of $57,441 against paid-in capital on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Such reclassification, the result of permanent differences between financial statement and income tax reporting requirements, has no effect on the Fund’s net assets or net asset value per share.
NEW YORK EQUITY FUND
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
March 31, 2003
2. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS
Cost of purchases and proceeds from sales and maturities of investment securities, other than short-term investments, amounted to $3,040,947 and $3,478,660 respectively, for the year ended March 31, 2003.
3. TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES
ADVISORY AGREEMENT
Under the terms of an Advisory Agreement, the Fund pays the Advisor a fee, which is computed and accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 1.00% of its average daily net assets up to $100 million; 0.95% of such assets from $100 million to $200 million; and 0.85% of such assets in excess of $200 million. The Advisor voluntarily waived its entire investment advisory fee of $41,068 and reimbursed the Fund $75,082 of additional operating expenses for the year ended March 31, 2003. As of March 31, 2003, the Fund was due $2,064 from the Advisor for expense reimbursements.
The President of the Adviser is also President and a Trustee of the Trust.
ADMINISTRATION AGREEMENTS
Under the terms of an Administration Agreement, Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC (“Ultimus”) supplies executive, administrative and regulatory services to the Fund, supervises the preparation of tax returns, and coordinates the preparation of reports to shareholders and reports to and filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and state securities authorities. For the performance of these administrative services, Ultimus received a monthly fee at an annual rate of .15% of average daily net assets up to $50 million; .125% of such assets from $50 million to $100 million; .100% of such assets from $100 million to $250 million; .075% of such assets from $250 to $500 million; and .050% of such assets in excess of $500 million, subject to a monthly minimum. During the year en ded March 31, 2003, Ultimus was paid $21,500 for administrative services.
NEW YORK EQUITY FUND
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
March 31, 2003
3. TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES (Continued)
TRANSFER AGENT AND SHAREHOLDER SERVICE AGREEMENT
Under the terms of a Transfer Agency and Shareholder Services Agreement between the Trust and Ultimus, Ultimus maintains the records of each shareholder’s account, answers shareholders’ inquiries concerning their accounts, processes purchases and redemptions of Fund shares, acts as dividend and distribution disbursing agent and performs other shareholder service functions. For these services, Ultimus received from the Fund a monthly fee at an annual rate of $17 per account, subject to a minimum. During the year ended March 31, 2003, Ultimus was paid $16,125 for transfer agent services. In addition, the Fund pays out-of-pocket expenses including, but not limited to, postage and supplies.
ACCOUNTING SERVICES AGREEMENT
Under the terms of an Accounting Services Agreement between the Trust and Ultimus, Ultimus calculates the daily net asset value per share and maintains the financial books and records of the Fund. For these services, Ultimus received from the Fund a monthly fee, plus an asset based fee equal to 0.01% of average daily net assets from $25 to $500 million and 0.005% of such assets in excess of $500 million. During the year ended March 31, 2003, Ultimus was paid $26,875 for accounting services. In addition, the Fund pays certain out-of-pocket expenses incurred by Ultimus in obtaining valuations of the Fund’s portfolio securities.
UNDERWRITING AGREEMENT
The principal underwriter of the Fund’s shares is Pinnacle Investments, Inc. (the “Underwriter”), an affiliate of the Advisor. During the year ended March 31, 2003, the Underwriter received underwriter commissions of $1,639 and broker commissions of $7,881 in connection with the sale of Fund shares.
PORTFOLIO TRANSACTIONS
During the year ended March 31, 2003, all of the Fund's portfolio transactions were executed through the Underwriter. As a result, brokerage commissions of $64,966 were paid by the Fund to the Underwriter.
DISTRIBUTION PLAN
The Trust has adopted a Plan of Distribution (the Plan) pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. The Plan provides that the Fund may directly incur or reimburse the Advisor for certain costs related to the distribution of the Fund shares, not to exceed 0.25% of average daily net assets. During the year ended March 31, 2003, the Fund incurred $9,975 in distribution-related expenses under the Plan.
NEW YORK EQUITY FUND
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
March 31, 2003
1.
NEW SERVICE AGREEEMENTS
Effective May 1, 2003, administrative services are being provided to the Fund by the Advisor, and fund accounting services and transfer agent services are being provided to the Fund by Mutual Shareholder Services LLC.
NEW YORK EQUITY FUND
BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS (Unaudited)
Overall responsibility for management of the Fund rests with the Board of Trustees. The Trustees serve during the lifetime of the Trust and until its termination, or until death, resignation, retirement or removal. The Trustees, in turn, elect the officers of the Fund to actively supervise its day-to-day operations. The following are the Trustees and executive officers of the Fund:
Trustee | Address | Age | Position Held with the Trust | Length of Time Served |
*Gregg A. Kidd | 4605 E. Genesee Street, DeWitt, NY | 41 | President and Trustee | Since November 1996 |
Joseph Masella | One Unity Plaza at Franklin Square, Syracuse, NY | 53 | Trustee | Since February 1997 |
Joseph E. Stanton | 206 Lafayette Lane, Fayetteville, NY | 76 | Trustee | Since February 1997 |
Mark E. Wadach | 110 Treeland Circle, Syracuse, NY | 51 | Trustee | Since February 1997 |
Officers | | | | |
Daniel Raite | 4001 South Street, Marcellus, NY 13108 | 55 | Treasurer | Since March 2003 |
Michael Samoraj | 8780 Wheaton Rd., Baldwinsville, NY 13027 | 44 | Secretary | Since March 2003 |
*Mr. Kidd, as an affiliated person of the Advisor and the Underwriter, is an “interested person” of the Trust within the meaning of Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940.
Each Trustee oversees one portfolio of the Trust. The principal occupations of the Trustees and executive officers of the Fund during the past five years and public directorships held by the Trustees are set forth below:
Gregg A. Kidd is President of the Advisor and the Underwriter.
Joseph Masella is Executive Vice President and a Director of Unity Mutual Life Insurance Company.
Joseph E. Stanton is the former owner of Stanton’s (a grocery store).
Mark E. Wadach is a Sales Representative for Morabito Gas & Electric Company. Prior to October 2000, he was a Mortgage Consultant for Syracuse Securities (a real estate financing firm).
Daniel Raite, is an affiliated person of the Advisor and the Underwriter, is an “interested person” of the Trust within the meaning of Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940.
Michael M. Samoraj, is a registered representative and a registered Principal with Pinnacle Investments.
NEW YORK EQUITY FUND
Additional information about the Board of Trustees and Executive Officers may be found in the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information (SAI). To obtain a free copy of the SAI, please call 1-888-899-8344.
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 Companies. Not applicable.
Item 6. Reserved.
Item 7. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Funds. Not applicable.
Item 8. Reserved.
Item 9. Controls and Procedures.
(a)
Not applicable.
(b)
There were no significant changes in the registrant’s internal controls or in other factors that could affect these controls subsequent to the date of their evaluation, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.
Item 10. Exhibits.
(a) Not applicable.
(b) Certifications required by Item 10(b) of Form N-CSR are filed herewith.
SIGNATURES
[See General Instruction F: the report must be signed by the registrant, and by each officer that provided a certification.]
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.
The New York State Opportunity Funds
By /s/Gregg A. Kidd
*Gregg A. Kidd
Chief Executive Officer
Date 06/10/03
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
By /s/Gregg A. Kidd
*Gregg A. Kidd
Chief Executive Officer
Date 06/10/03
By /s/Daniel F. Raite
*Daniel F. Raite
Chief Financial Officer
Date 06/10/03
* Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her signature.
