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 | 811-01829 |
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Columbia Acorn Trust |
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) |
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One Financial Center, Boston, Massachusetts | | 02111 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip code) |
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James R. Bordewick, Jr., Esq. Columbia Management Advisors, LLC One Financial Center Boston, MA 02111 |
(Name and address of agent for service) |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: | 1-617-426-3750 | |
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Date of fiscal year end: | December 31, 2008 | |
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Date of reporting period: | June 30, 2008 | |
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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.
A registrant is required to disclose the information specified by Form N-CSR, and the Commission will make this information public. A registrant is not required to respond to the collection of information contained in Form N-CSR unless the Form displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget (“OMB”) control number. Please direct comments concerning the accuracy of the information collection burden estimate and any suggestions for reducing the burden to Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 450 Fifth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20549-0609. The OMB has reviewed this collection of information under the clearance requirements of 44 U.S.C. § 3507.
Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.
Q2 2008
Columbia Management®
Columbia Acorn Family of Funds
Class Z Shares
Managed by Columbia Wanger Asset Management, L.P.
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Semiannual Report
June 30, 2008
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NOT FDIC INSURED
NOT BANK ISSUED
May Lose Value
No Bank Guarantee
The views expressed in the "Squirrel Chatter II" and "In a Nutshell" commentaries reflect the current views of the respective authors. These views are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict so actual outcomes and results may differ significantly from the views expressed. These views are subject to change at any time based upon economic, market or other conditions and the respective parties disclaim any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied upon as investment advice and, because investment decisions for a Columbia Acorn Fund are based on numerous factors, may not be relied upon as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any particular Columbia Acorn Fund. References to specific company securities should not be construed as a recommendation or investment advice and there can be no assurance that as of the date of publication of this report, the securities mentioned in each Fund's portfolio are still held or that the securities sold have not been repurchased.
You are invited to the 2008 Columbia Acorn Funds Shareholder Information Meeting!
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
12 noon to 1 p.m. Central time
There are two ways to participate in our Annual Shareholder Information Meeting:
1. Via the Web
To view a live webcast of the meeting on September 23, go to www.columbiafunds.com and follow the link under "Product News." If you can't join us at that time, a replay of the webcast will be available through October 24, 2008, and may be accessed the same way.
A test link is currently live on the site. We encourage you to log on and test your ability to access the webcast prior to the meeting date.
2. In Person
The shareholder information meeting will be held at:
Chase Bank Auditorium
10 South Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL 60602
A buffet lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m.
If you plan to join us in Chicago, please RSVP by September 18 by calling (800) 922-6769.
The Chase Bank Auditorium is located within the Chase Tower at the southeast corner of Madison and Dearborn. Use the southernmost entrance on the Dearborn side of the building. Then take the escalators down to the Plaza level and follow the signs to the Chase Bank Auditorium.
Columbia Acorn Fund News
Minimum Initial Investments Reduced for Columbia Acorn Fund,
Columbia Acorn USA and Columbia Acorn Select
Effective August 1, 2008, the minimum initial investment for most investors in Class Z shares was reduced to $2,500 for Columbia Acorn Fund, Columbia Acorn USA and Columbia Acorn Select.
The Columbia Acorn Board of Trustees agreed that lowering the minimum investment was in the best interest of shareholders and would continue to allow Columbia Wanger Asset Management, L.P. ("CWAM"), the Funds' advisor, to align investment decisions with its growth-at-a-reasonable-price strategy.
"CWAM monitors cash flows in the Funds very carefully. When small- and mid-cap valuations increased and inflows were strong, we twice raised minimum investment requirements for our domestic Acorn Funds and successfully slowed cash inflows. At the time, we felt that lower inflows were best for shareholders as we were finding fewer investment opportunities. Currently, the market downturn has created what we believe to be compelling valuations for lots of good businesses. The Funds are fully invested and have had modest outflows. The Funds' portfolio managers would much rather have moderate inflows in order to take advantage of market conditions," said Chuck McQuaid, chief investment officer of CWAM and lead portfolio manager of Columbia Acorn Fund.
Additional information on this change can be found in the supplement to the prospectus for these Funds dated August 1, 2008. If you have questions, you can reach us at (800) 922-6769.
Columbia Acorn Family of Funds
Table of Contents
Performance At A Glance | | | 2 | | |
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Descriptions of Indexes | | | 3 | | |
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Squirrel Chatter II: Perceptions of Risk | | | 4 | | |
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Understanding Your Expenses | | | 6 | | |
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Columbia Acorn Fund | |
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In a Nutshell | | | 8 | | |
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At a Glance | | | 9 | | |
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Major Portfolio Changes | | | 20 | | |
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Statement of Investments | | | 22 | | |
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Columbia Acorn International | |
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In a Nutshell | | | 10 | | |
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At a Glance | | | 11 | | |
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Major Portfolio Changes | | | 34 | | |
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Statement of Investments | | | 36 | | |
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Portfolio Diversification | | | 43 | | |
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Columbia Acorn USA | |
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In a Nutshell | | | 12 | | |
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At a Glance | | | 13 | | |
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Major Portfolio Changes | | | 44 | | |
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Statement of Investments | | | 45 | | |
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Columbia Acorn International Select | |
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In a Nutshell | | | 14 | | |
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At a Glance | | | 15 | | |
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Major Portfolio Changes | | | 51 | | |
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Statement of Investments | | | 52 | | |
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Portfolio Diversification | | | 55 | | |
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Columbia Acorn Select | |
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In a Nutshell | | | 16 | | |
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At a Glance | | | 17 | | |
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Major Portfolio Changes | | | 56 | | |
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Statement of Investments | | | 57 | | |
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Columbia Thermostat Fund | |
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In a Nutshell | | | 18 | | |
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At a Glance | | | 19 | | |
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Statement of Investments | | | 60 | | |
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Columbia Acorn Family of Funds | |
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Statements of Assets and Liabilities | | | 62 | | |
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Statements of Operations | | | 63 | | |
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets | | | 64 | | |
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Financial Highlights | | | 68 | | |
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Notes to Financial Statements | | | 71 | | |
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Management Fee Evaluation of the Senior Officer | | | 78 | | |
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Columbia Acorn Family of Funds Information | | | 85 | | |
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2008 Mid-Year Distributions
The following table lists the Funds' mid-year distributions per share. The record date was June 10, 2008. The ex-dividend date was June 11, 2008, and the payment date was June 12, 2008.
| | Short-term Capital Gains | | Long-term Capital Gains | | Ordinary Income | | Reinvestment Price | |
Columbia Acorn Fund | | $ | 0.0335 | | | $ | 0.5199 | | | | None | | | $ | 27.60 | | |
Columbia Acorn International | | $ | 0.0574 | | | $ | 0.5434 | | | $ | 0.2054 | | | $ | 40.34 | | |
Columbia Acorn USA | | | None | | | $ | 0.9554 | | | | None | | | $ | 25.71 | | |
Columbia Acorn International Select | | $ | 0.0322 | | | $ | 0.5108 | | | $ | 0.0423 | | | $ | 30.36 | | |
Columbia Acorn Select | | | None | | | $ | 0.6941 | | | | None | | | $ | 26.49 | | |
Columbia Thermostat Fund | | $ | 0.0222 | | | $ | 0.0496 | | | $ | 0.0403 | | | $ | 11.87 | | |
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Columbia Acorn Family of Funds
Performance At A Glance Class Z Average Annual Total Returns through 6/30/08
| | NAV on 6/30/08 | | 2nd quarter* | | Year to date* | | 1 year | | 3 years | | 5 years | | 10 years | | Life of Fund | |
Columbia Acorn Fund (ACRNX) (6/10/70) | | $ | 26.40 | | | | 0.90 | % | | | -9.05 | % | | | -12.19 | % | | | 7.25 | % | | | 13.95 | % | | | 11.15 | % | | | 15.55 | % | |
Russell 2500 | | | | | | | 1.39 | % | | | -8.11 | % | | | -14.28 | % | | | 4.94 | % | | | 11.49 | % | | | 7.50 | % | | | NA | | |
S&P 500 | | | | | | | -2.73 | % | | | -11.91 | % | | | -13.12 | % | | | 4.41 | % | | | 7.58 | % | | | 2.88 | % | | | 11.27 | % | |
Lipper Small-Cap Core Funds Index | | | | | | | 2.37 | % | | | -7.04 | % | | | -13.50 | % | | | 5.09 | % | | | 11.07 | % | | | 6.95 | % | | | NA | | |
Lipper Mid-Cap Core Funds Index | | | | | | | 2.66 | % | | | -6.97 | % | | | -10.95 | % | | | 6.44 | % | | | 11.16 | % | | | 7.49 | % | | | NA | | |
Columbia Acorn International (ACINX) (9/23/92) | | $ | 38.97 | | | | -1.85 | % | | | -8.83 | % | | | -6.69 | % | | | 19.39 | % | | | 24.15 | % | | | 11.78 | % | | | 13.54 | % | |
S&P/Citigroup Global ex-US Cap Range $500M-$5B | | | | | | | -4.05 | % | | | -11.68 | % | | | -11.29 | % | | | 16.25 | % | | | 22.71 | % | | | 11.24 | % | | | 10.10 | % | |
S&P/Citigroup EMI Global ex-US | | | | | | | -3.31 | % | | | -11.16 | % | | | -13.08 | % | | | 15.73 | % | | | 22.07 | % | | | 10.23 | % | | | 9.48 | % | |
MSCI EAFE Index | | | | | | | -2.25 | % | | | -10.96 | % | | | -10.61 | % | | | 12.84 | % | | | 16.67 | % | | | 5.83 | % | | | 7.97 | % | |
Lipper Int'l Small-Cap Funds Index | | | | | | | -2.39 | % | | | -10.77 | % | | | -14.62 | % | | | 14.47 | % | | | 21.40 | % | | | 11.64 | % | | | NA | | |
Columbia Acorn USA (AUSAX) (9/4/96) | | $ | 24.68 | | | | 2.10 | % | | | -8.48 | % | | | -13.53 | % | | | 3.17 | % | | | 11.36 | % | | | 7.61 | % | | | 11.57 | % | |
Russell 2000 | | | | | | | 0.58 | % | | | -9.37 | % | | | -16.19 | % | | | 3.79 | % | | | 10.29 | % | | | 5.53 | % | | | 7.71 | % | |
Lipper Small-Cap Core Funds Index | | | | | | | 2.37 | % | | | -7.04 | % | | | -13.50 | % | | | 5.09 | % | | | 11.07 | % | | | 6.95 | % | | | 8.90 | % | |
S&P 500 | | | | | | | -2.73 | % | | | -11.91 | % | | | -13.12 | % | | | 4.41 | % | | | 7.58 | % | | | 2.88 | % | | | 7.58 | % | |
Columbia Acorn Int'l Select (ACFFX) (11/23/98) | | $ | 30.49 | | | | 5.17 | % | | | -2.94 | % | | | 5.79 | % | | | 22.94 | % | | | 24.43 | % | | | — | | | | 13.73 | % | |
S&P/Citigroup World ex-US Cap Range $2-10B | | | | | | | -2.73 | % | | | -10.42 | % | | | -12.18 | % | | | 14.54 | % | | | 20.26 | % | | | — | | | | 10.52 | % | |
MSCI EAFE Index | | | | | | | -2.25 | % | | | -10.96 | % | | | -10.61 | % | | | 12.84 | % | | | 16.67 | % | | | — | | | | 6.14 | % | |
Lipper International Funds Index | | | | | | | -1.90 | % | | | -11.15 | % | | | -8.94 | % | | | 14.16 | % | | | 16.91 | % | | | — | | | | 7.43 | % | |
Columbia Acorn Select (ACTWX) (11/23/98) | | $ | 26.08 | | | | 9.42 | % | | | -5.80 | % | | | -11.89 | % | | | 11.05 | % | | | 12.69 | % | | | — | | | | 13.10 | % | |
S&P MidCap 400 | | | | | | | 5.43 | % | | | -3.90 | % | | | -7.34 | % | | | 7.45 | % | | | 12.61 | % | | | — | | | | 10.42 | % | |
Lipper Mid-Cap Growth Index | | | | | | | 5.00 | % | | | -8.43 | % | | | -3.08 | % | | | 10.93 | % | | | 12.52 | % | | | — | | | | 7.24 | % | |
S&P 500 | | | | | | | -2.73 | % | | | -11.91 | % | | | -13.12 | % | | | 4.41 | % | | | 7.58 | % | | | — | | | | 2.66 | % | |
Columbia Thermostat Fund (COTZX) (9/25/02)† | | $ | 11.59 | | | | -0.60 | % | | | -4.57 | % | | | -0.86 | % | | | 6.07 | % | | | 7.75 | % | | | — | | | | 9.06 | % | |
S&P 500 | | | | | | | -2.73 | % | | | -11.91 | % | | | -13.12 | % | | | 4.41 | % | | | 7.58 | % | | | — | | | | 10.07 | % | |
Lehman Brothers U.S. Aggregate Bond Index | | | | | | | -1.02 | % | | | 1.13 | % | | | 7.12 | % | | | 4.09 | % | | | 3.86 | % | | | — | | | | 4.34 | % | |
Lehman Brothers U.S. Credit Intermediate Bond Index | | | | | | | -1.00 | % | | | 0.27 | % | | | 4.55 | % | | | 3.38 | % | | | 3.26 | % | | | — | | | | 4.48 | % | |
Lipper Flexible Portfolio Funds Index | | | | | | | 0.52 | % | | | -4.65 | % | | | -2.16 | % | | | 7.94 | % | | | 8.99 | % | | | — | | | | 10.58 | % | |
50/50 Blended Benchmark | | | | | | | -1.75 | % | | | -5.41 | % | | | -3.24 | % | | | 4.41 | % | | | 5.85 | % | | | — | | | | 7.36 | % | |
*Not annualized.
Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment in a Fund will fluctuate so that Fund shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Please visit columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end updates. Net asset value (NAV) returns do not include sales charges or contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC). If they were included, returns would have been lower. Class Z shares are sold only at NAV with no Rule 12b-1 fee. Only eligible investors may purchase Class Z shares of the Funds, directly or by exchange. Please see each Fund's prospectus for eligibility and other details. Class Z shares have limited eligibility and the investment minimum requirement may vary.
Performance results reflect any voluntary waivers or reimbursement of Fund expenses by the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these waivers or reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.
Annual operating expense ratios are as stated in each Fund prospectus that is current as of the date of this report and differences in expense ratios disclosed elsewhere in this report may result from including fee waivers and reimbursements as well as different time periods used in calculating the ratios. Columbia Acorn Fund Class Z: 0.74%. Columbia Acorn International Class Z: 0.91%. Columbia Acorn USA Class Z: 0.98%. Columbia Acorn International Select Class Z: 1.18%. Columbia Acorn Select Class Z: 0.91%. Columbia Thermostat Fund has a contractual expense waiver or reimbursement that expires April 30, 2009. Expense ratios without and with the contractual waiver, including fees and expenses associated with the Fund's investments in other investment companies, for Class Z shares are 1.10% and 0.95%, respectively. Absent the waiver or reimbursement, performance results would have been lower.
†A "fund of funds" bears its allocable share of the costs and expenses of the underlying funds in which it invests. Such funds are thus subject to two levels of fees and potentially higher expense ratios than would be associated with an investment in a fund that invests and trades directly in financial instruments under the direction of a single manager. Effective July 1, 2008, Columbia Thermostat Fund changed its primary benchmark for debt securities to the Lehman Brothers U.S. Aggregate Bond Index and added a custom supplemental benchmark, the 50/50 Blended Benchmark, established by the Advisor. The Advisor believes these changes allow for more appropriate comparison to the Fund's investments.
All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions and do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
Unlike mutual funds, indexes are not actively managed and do not incur fees or expenses. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. For index definitions, see Page 3.
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Descriptions of Indexes Included in this Report
• Standard & Poor's (S&P) 500 Index tracks the performance of 500 widely held, large-capitalization U.S. stocks.
• Standard & Poor's (S&P) MidCap 400 Index is a market value-weighted index that tracks the performance of 400 mid-cap U.S. companies.
• Russell 2000® Index measures the performance of the 2,000 smallest companies in the Russell 3000 Index, which represents approximately 8% of the total market capitalization of the Russell 3000 Index.
• Russell 2500TM Index measures the performance of the 2,500 smallest companies in the Russell 3000 Index, which represents approximately 17% of the total market capitalization of the Russell 3000 Index.
• S&P/Citigroup EMI Global ex-US Index is an unmanaged index consisting of the bottom 20% of institutionally investable capital of developed and emerging countries, outside the United States.
• S&P/Citigroup Global ex-US Cap Range $500M-$5B Index is a subset of the broad market selected by the index sponsor representing the mid- and small-cap developed and emerging markets, excluding the United States.
• Morgan Stanley Capital International Europe, Australia, Far East (MSCI EAFE) Index is a capitalization-weighted index that tracks the total return of common stocks in 21 developed-market countries within Europe, Australia and the Far East.
• S&P/Citigroup World ex-US Cap Range $2–10B Index is a subset of the broad market selected by the index sponsor representing the mid-cap developed market, excluding the United States.
• Lipper Indexes include the largest funds tracked by Lipper, Inc. in the named category. Lipper Mid-Cap Growth Index, 30 mid-cap growth funds; Lipper Mid-Cap Core Funds Index, 30 mid-cap core funds; Lipper International Funds Index, 30 largest non-U.S. funds, not including non-U.S. small-cap funds; Lipper International Small-Cap Funds Index, 10 largest non-U.S. funds investing in small-cap companies, including Columbia Acorn International; Lipper Small-Cap Core Funds Index, 30 largest small-cap core funds, including Columbia Acorn Fund; Lipper Flexible Portfolio Funds Index, an equal-weighted index of the 30 largest mutual funds within the Flexible Portfolio fund classification, as defined by Lipper.
• Lehman Brothers U.S. Credit Intermediate Bond Index is the intermediate component of the U.S. Credit Index. The U.S. Credit Index includes publicly issued U.S. corporate and foreign debentures and secured notes that meet specified maturity, liquidity and quality requirements.
• Lehman Brothers U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is a market value-weighted index that tracks the daily price, coupon, pay-downs and total return performance of fixed-rate, publicly placed, dollar-denominated and non-convertible investment grade debt issues with at least $250 million par amount outstanding and with at least one year to final maturity.
• 50/50 Blended Benchmark, established by the Advisor, is an equally weighted custom composite of Columbia Thermostat Fund's primary equity and primary debt benchmarks. The percentage of the Fund's assets allocated to stock and bond portfolio funds will vary, and accordingly the composition of the Fund's portfolio will not always reflect the composition of the 50/50 Blended Benchmark.
Unlike mutual funds, indexes are not managed and do not incur fees or expenses. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.
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Squirrel Chatter II: Perceptions of Risk
Most people tend to calibrate risk poorly. We overestimate the likelihood of being harmed by the things that make the evening news and underestimate those that don't. In a survey, people estimated that the chance of death by accident matched the chance of death by disease. In fact, disease causes 17-times more deaths than accidents.1
Dan Gardner's, Risk, The Science and Politics of Fear,2 explains why our views and actions are often so distorted. It seems our perceptions are most influenced by preconceived notions, reinforced by recent information. Accidents are newsworthy, as are catastrophes. If fatalities occur in large numbers in a single event—instead of in small numbers dispersed over time—our perception of risk rises.3
Besides catastrophes, it won't shock too many parents to learn that we tend to worry a lot about our children. Other things that we can't control, like airplane flights, can be worrisome, while things that we can control, such as automobiles, evoke less fear despite higher risks. Things that we don't understand such as trace chemicals,4 and other man-made risks like nuclear power, are also feared. Many people worry about radiation from cell phones, while ignoring the real hazard of driving while using cell phones. Many non-headline risks caused by nature, such as radon gas, which kills an estimated 41,000 people a year in the U.S. and Europe,5 tend to be downplayed.
Gardner notes that we are living longer in the safest era ever known to mankind. Horrible diseases like smallpox have been eliminated while others have been drastically curtailed. Childhood mortality has especially plunged and accident rates are also down.
Fear Mongering Profiteers
So who is putting the scary thoughts into our heads? The media is an obvious culprit because sensational stories sell newspapers and increase viewership. Companies trying to sell certain health care products or security services and devices also find fear mongering to be profitable. The number of companies lobbying homeland security officials rose from 15 in 2001 to 861 in 2004 as fears of terrorist attacks swelled.6 Trial lawyers reaping the rewards of questionable lawsuits, politicians pandering for votes and special interest groups seeking funding also try to keep people scared.
Fear can end up increasing risks. People need to remember the classic definition of risk: probability times consequences. Avoiding immunizations or weight loss treatments due to possible side effects can be ill advised. Diabetes, a disease linked to obesity, has been diagnosed in 24 million Americans. That's eight percent of the total population.7
The American Council on Science and Health is dedicated to separating real health risks from unfounded health scares, tracking health scares reported by the press and debunking them. Among the top scares in 2007 were allegations that lipstick, fluoridated water, roses and water bottles are hazardous. Among the top scares of all time were cranberries (1959), DDT (1962), cyclamates (1969), Alar (1989), cellular phone radiation (1993) and trace PCBs in farmed salmon (2003).8 Fumes from new shower curtains may make the list this year!
Rational Understanding of Risk
Peter L. Bernstein's, Against The Gods, The Remarkable Story of Risk,9 is a fascinating review of mankind's history of approaching risk, and how to understand, measure and deal with it. He reviews the advances in probability theory, which enabled the creation of insurance and, in turn, facilitated trade and investment. He states that managing risks depends on the use of three assumptions originated by Jacob Bernoulli around the year 1700: full information, independent trials and relevance of quantitative valuation.
Bernstein explores additional progress in risk management, particularly in investing. Diversification may reduce risk. However, some quantitative techniques for investing have failed. "Portfolio insurance," a quantitative approach to reduce equity holdings in market declines via the purchase of put options, intensified the market collapse of 1987. Subsequent to the book's publication, numerous quant managers have claimed that "six sigma" events (one in a million chance of occurring) caused huge losses in their funds. These failures occurred because the investment models violated Bernoulli's "independent trials"
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assumption stated above. Stock price movements may look independent, until numerous people attempt the same strategies or until human emotions result in lots of investors reacting in similar manners.
Stock Market Risks
Sentiment in the stock market seems to gyrate between greed and fear, creating bull and bear markets. Because the S&P 500 Index has fallen more than 20% from its peak, a bear market has been proclaimed. This suggests that the market is currently focusing on fear.
I recall a long-ago brokerage firm ad listing people's fears each year for decades. The list likely included events like the Cuban Missile Crisis and Three Mile Island. It noted that there seemed to be a reason to avoid investing in stocks each year. But starting with $1,000 50 years ago, an investment in the S&P 500 would have resulted in $140,364 as of June 30, 2008, vs. $13,619 if invested in super safe treasury bills. Meanwhile, inflation would require $7,535 to buy in 2008 what $1,000 bought in 1958.10 This example suggests that staying out of stocks would have been a very bad decision.
Market strategist Steve Leuthold provides lots of data and perspectives. Based on his estimate of "operating" (recurring) earnings, the S&P 500 at its July 11, 2008, close of 1,239 was selling at about 14.5-times earnings. That multiple matched the depths of the 2002-2003 bear market and was below the market's average price-earnings (PE) ratio11 of 16.5-times, calculated since 1926. Leuthold notes that market price-earnings ratios vary a lot, and that inflation is a major driver of PE ratios. When inflation has varied between zero and 5%, PE ratios averaged 18- to 19-times. When inflation has been between 5% and 7%, PE ratios averaged 13.8-times, and when inflation was 7% or more, PE ratios averaged 11.4-times.12
Inflation has been boosted by fuel and food prices, and the Consumer Price Index recently spiked up to a 5% year-over-year gain. Some are concerned that we may be returning to a period of big government and stagflation. Future inflation is indeed unpredictable, but continued surges in fuel and food prices from current lofty levels seem unlikely. Low unit labor cost increases, continued globalization and the continued success of capitalism all suggest that inflation may slow. If inflation does slow, Leuthold's data suggests that PE ratios and stock prices can rise a lot.
We are stock pickers rather than economists, and we are now seeing what we believe to be many more excellent investment opportunities than we've seen for several years. Consequently, focusing on fear seems like a mistake and taking a longer term perspective seems to be more rational.
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Charles P. McQuaid
President and Chief Investment Officer
Columbia Wanger Asset Management, L.P.
The information and data provided in this analysis are derived from sources that we deem to be reliable and accurate. These views are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict so actual outcomes and results may differ significantly from the views expressed. The views/opinions expressed in "Squirrel Chatter II" are those of the author and not of the Columbia Acorn Trust Board, are subject to change at any time based upon economic, market or other conditions, may differ from views expressed by other Columbia Management associates or other divisions of Bank of America and the respective parties disclaim any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied on as investment advice and, because investment decisions for a Columbia Acorn Fund are based on numerous factors, may not be relied on as an indication of trading intent on beha lf of any particular Columbia Acorn Fund.
1 Gardner, Dan, Risk, the Science and Politics of Fear, (Virgin Book Ltd, 2008), pg. 13.
2 In addition to Gardner's book on the subject of risk, I also recommend Panicology written by statisticians Simon Briscoe and Hugh Aldersey-Williams (Viking/Penguin Books, 2008).
3 Gardner, Dan, op. cit., pgs. 62-76.
4 Gardner notes that our ability to find trace chemicals has never been better. Today we have the technology to dissect the components of drinking water, for example, to the level of one part per billion—equivalent to a single grain of sugar in an Olympic-size swimming pool. While it's true that the elements in trace chemicals can cause cancer, science and testing almost never look at such trace amounts.
5 Gardner, Dan, op. cit., pg. 81.
6 Ibid, pg. 281.
7 Source: American Council on Science and Health, "ACSH Morning Dispatch," June 25, 2008.
8 The study titled, "Fact Versus Fears (Fourth Edition)" is available on the American Council on Science and Health website at www.acsh.org.
9 Bernstein, Peter L., Against the Gods, The Remarkable Story of Risk, (John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1996).
10 Figures include the reinvestment of dividends and are pretax.
11 The price-earnings (PE) ratio reflects the price of a stock divided by earnings per share. This ratio gives investors an idea of how much they are paying for a company's earning power. In general, the higher the PE, the more investors are paying, and therefore the more earnings growth they are expecting.
12 Leuthold Weeden Institutional Research, "Perception For The Professional," August 2008, Vol. 28 No. 8.
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Understanding Your Expenses
As a Fund shareholder, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption or exchange fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include investment advisory fees, Rule 12b-1 fees (distribution and service fees) and other Fund expenses. The following information is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs of investing in the Columbia Acorn Funds and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
Analyzing Your Fund's Expenses
To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided examples and calculated the expenses paid by investors in the Class Z shares of the Columbia Acorn Family of Funds for the last six months. The information in the following table is based on an initial investment of $1,000, which is invested at the beginning of the reporting period and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different results. The amount listed in the "Actual" column is calculated using each Fund's actual operating expenses and total return for the period. The amount listed in the "Hypothetical" column assumes that the return each year is 5% before expenses and then applies each Fund's actual expense ratio for the period to the hypothetical return. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during the reporting period. See the "Compare With Other Funds" information for details on using the hypothetical data.
January 1, 2008 – June 30, 2008
| | Account value at the beginning of the period ($) | | Account value at the end of the period ($) | | Expenses paid during the period ($) | | Fund's annualized expense ratio (%)* | |
Class Z Shares | | Actual | | Hypothetical | | Actual | | Hypothetical | | Actual | | Hypothetical | | Actual | |
Columbia Acorn Fund | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 909.50 | | | | 1,021.13 | | | | 3.56 | | | | 3.77 | | | | 0.75 | | |
Columbia Acorn International | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 911.69 | | | | 1,020.29 | | | | 4.37 | | | | 4.62 | | | | 0.92 | | |
Columbia Acorn USA | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 915.22 | | | | 1,019.89 | | | | 4.76 | | | | 5.02 | | | | 1.00 | | |
Columbia Acorn International Select | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 970.61 | | | | 1,019.05 | | | | 5.73 | | | | 5.87 | | | | 1.17 | | |
Columbia Acorn Select | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 942.02 | | | | 1,020.29 | | | | 4.44 | | | | 4.62 | | | | 0.92 | | |
Columbia Thermostat Fund | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 954.30 | | | | 1,023.62 | | | | 1.21 | | | | 1.26 | | | | 0.25 | | |
Expenses paid during the period are equal to each Fund's annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period and then multiplied by the number of days in the Fund's most recent fiscal half-year and divided by 366.
Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, account value at the end of the period would have been reduced.
It is important to note that the expense amounts shown in the table are meant to highlight only ongoing costs of investing in the Funds and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical examples provided may not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
Columbia Thermostat Fund's expenses do not include fees and expenses incurred by the Fund from the underlying portfolio funds in which it invests.
*For the six months ended June 30, 2008.
Compare With Other Funds
Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the Funds with other funds. To do so, compare the 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the continuing costs of investing in a fund and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, or redemption or exchange fees.
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Estimating Your Actual Expenses
To estimate the expenses that you actually paid over the period, first you will need your account balance at the end of the period:
• For shareholders who receive their account statements from Columbia Management Services, Inc., your account balance is available online at www.columbiafunds.com or by calling Shareholder Services at (800) 922-6769.
• For shareholders who receive their account statements from their brokerage firm, contact your brokerage firm to obtain your account balance.
1. Divide your ending account balance by $1,000. For example, if an account balance was $8,600 at the end of the period, the result would be 8.6.
2. In the section of the table titled "Expenses paid during the period," locate the amount for your Fund. You will find this number is in the column labeled "Actual." Multiply this number by the result from step 1. Your answer is an estimate of the expenses you paid on your account during the period.
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Columbia Acorn Fund
In a Nutshell
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Charles P. McQuaid
Lead Portfolio Manager
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Robert A. Mohn
Co-Portfolio Manager
Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Performance may reflect any voluntary waivers or reimbursements of fund expenses by the Advisor or its affiliates. Absent these waivers, or reimbursement arrangements, performance results may be lower. Please visit columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.
Fund's Positions
in Mentioned Holdings
As a percentage of net assets, as of 6/30/08
FMC Technologies | | | 2.4 | % | |
Fugro | | | 2.0 | % | |
Ultra Petroleum | | | 1.5 | % | |
Flir Systems | | | 1.4 | % | |
Abercrombie & Fitch | | | 1.1 | % | |
ITT Educational Services | | | 1.1 | % | |
Southwestern Energy | | | 1.0 | % | |
Bally Technologies | | | 0.7 | % | |
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile | | | 0.5 | % | |
Expedia | | | 0.4 | % | |
Pacific Rubiales Energy | | | 0.4 | % | |
Penn National Gaming | | | 0.3 | % | |
International Game Technology | | | 0.3 | % | |
Pinnacle Entertainment | | | 0.2 | % | |
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing | | | 0.2 | % | |
Portfolio holdings are subject to change periodically and may not be representative of current holdings.
Columbia Acorn Fund fell 9.05% in the first half of 2008, performing somewhat worse than its primary benchmark, the Russell 2500 Index, which dropped 8.11%. The Fund underperformed other small- and mid-cap benchmarks, but beat the large-cap S&P 500, which dropped 11.91%. Columbia Acorn Fund rose 0.90% in the second quarter, a bit less than the Russell 2500's 1.39% gain, and mixed against other benchmarks, as shown on Page 2.
Gaming stocks continued their losing streak and accounted for four of the 10 largest dollar droppers in the first half of 2008. Regional casino operators Pinnacle Entertainment and Penn National Gaming plunged 55% and 45%, respectively, in the half. Penn dropped 26% during the second quarter on rumors, which were subsequently confirmed, that its sellout would be aborted. Gaming equipment manufacturer Bally Technologies reported fine earnings, but dropped 32% in the half. Competitor International Game Technology reported disappointing results on lower slot machine shipments; its stock fell 43% in the half and 38% in the quarter. While gaming revenues are apparently becoming more cyclical, we continue to believe that the industry will grow over the long term.
Other consumer stocks were also weak. Teen apparel retailer Abercrombie & Fitch fell 21% in the half and 14% in the quarter, largely due to macroeconomic factors and concerns. Online travel services company Expedia plunged 42% in the half, also on macroeconomic concerns, despite fine earnings growth.
Energy stocks dominated the dollar winners list in both periods. Deepwater well systems provider FMC Technologies was the Fund's top dollar winner for the half and the quarter, rising about 35% each period. Natural gas and oil producers Ultra Petroleum and Southwestern Energy remained hot, ranking second and third for the half and in the top five for the quarter, on increased reserve estimates and higher gas prices.
Infrared camera producer Flir Systems was the Fund's fourth most profitable stock in the half and third in the quarter, rising 29% and 35%, respectively, on excellent earnings and lots of large new military orders. Potash producer Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile was the Fund's top percentage gainer in both periods, rising 166% in the half and doubling during the second quarter. Higher grain prices have boosted the demand for and price of potash products and alternative energy bulls have noticed that this company has the world's largest and lowest-cost lithium reserves. ITT Educational Services jumped 80% in the quarter, taking second place in both percentage and dollar gains. Improved earnings and reduced student loan concerns caused a sharp rebound in the stock, which had dropped 46% in the first quarter.
Columbia Acorn Fund's international stocks outperformed the Fund in both periods, falling only 3.11% in the half and rising 5.89% in the quarter. Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile, mentioned above, helped international results substantially. Offshore energy services company Fugro rose 12% in the quarter and 14% in the half while oil producer Pacific Rubiales Energy jumped more than 50% in the half. Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing continued to reflect the downdraft in Chinese stocks, falling 45% in the half. At the end of the period, foreign stocks were 9.2% of Columbia Acorn Fund, down from 9.4% last quarter and 11.5% a year ago.
Stocks of small- and mid-cap companies pose special risks, including possible illiquidity and greater price volatility than stocks of larger, more established companies. International investing involves special risks, including foreign taxation, currency risks, risks associated with possible differences in financial standards and other risks associated with future political and economic developments.
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Columbia Acorn Fund (ACRNX)
At a Glance
Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be higher or lower. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that Fund shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance may reflect any voluntary waivers or reimbursements of Fund expenses by the Advisor or any of its affiliates. Absent these waivers or reimbursement arrangements, performance results may be lower. Visit columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end updates.
Pretax and After-tax Average Annual Total Returns (Class Z)
through June 30, 2008
Inception 6/10/70 | | Year to date* | | 1 year | | 5 years | | 10 years | |
Returns before taxes | | | -9.05 | % | | | -12.19 | % | | | 13.95 | % | | | 11.15 | % | |
Returns after taxes on distributions | | | -9.34 | | | | -13.31 | | | | 13.01 | | | | 9.73 | | |
Returns after taxes on distributions and sale of fund shares | | | -5.52 | | | | -6.29 | | | | 12.22 | | | | 9.35 | | |
Russell 2500 (pretax) | | | -8.11 | | | | -14.28 | | | | 11.49 | | | | 7.50 | | |
S&P 500 (pretax) | | | -11.91 | | | | -13.12 | | | | 7.58 | | | | 2.88 | | |
All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions.
After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates, and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Returns after taxes on distributions and sale of Fund shares reflect the additional tax impact of long-term gains or losses realized when Fund shares are sold. The returns are taxed at the maximum rate and assume shares were purchased at the beginning of the period. Actual after-tax returns depend on the investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns are shown for Class Z shares only; after-tax returns for other share classes will vary. Indexes do not reflect any deduction for fees, expenses or taxes.
The Fund's Class Z shares annual operating expense ratio, as stated in the current prospectus, is 0.74%.
*Year to date data is not annualized.
Columbia Acorn Fund Portfolio Diversification
as a percentage of net assets as of 6/30/08
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Columbia Acorn Fund Top 10 Holdings
as a percentage of net assets as of 6/30/08
| 1. | | | FMC Technologies Oil & Gas Wellhead Manufacturer | | 2.4%
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| 2. | | | Fugro (Netherlands) Oilfield Services | | 2.0%
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| 3. | | | Ultra Petroleum Oil & Gas Producer | | 1.5%
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| 4. | | | Flir Systems Infrared Cameras | | 1.4%
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| 5. | | | Expeditors International of Washington International Freight Forwarder | | 1.4%
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| 6. | | | Ametek Aerospace/Industrial Instruments | | 1.4%
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| 7. | | | Coach Designer & Retailer of Branded Leather Accessories | | 1.2%
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| 8. | | | People's United Connecticut Savings & Loan | | 1.2%
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| 9. | | | Abercrombie & Fitch Teen Apparel Retailer | | 1.1%
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| 10. | | | Donaldson Industrial Air Filtration | | 1.1%
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Portfolio holdings are subject to change periodically and may not be representative of current holdings. See the Statement of Investments for a complete list of the Fund's holdings.
The Growth of a $75,000 Investment in Columbia Acorn Fund (Class Z)
June 10, 1970 through June 30, 2008
This graph compares the results of $75,000 invested in Columbia Acorn Fund at inception on June 10, 1970 to the S&P 500 Index and to an initial $238,325 investment in the Russell 2500 on the index's December 31, 1978 inception date. The indexes are unmanaged and returns for both the indexes and the Fund include reinvested dividends and capital gains. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. The graph does not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on a sale of Fund shares.
Total Net Assets of the Fund: $17.2 billion
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*A $75,000 investment in Columbia Acorn Fund at inception appreciated to $238,325 on December 31, 1978, the inception date of the Russell 2500. For comparison with the Russell 2500, we assigned the index the same value as the Fund at index inception.
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Columbia Acorn International
In a Nutshell
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P. Zachary Egan
Co-Portfolio Manager
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Louis J. Mendes III
Co-Portfolio Manager
Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Performance may reflect any voluntary waivers or reimbursements of fund expenses by the Advisor or its affiliates. Absent these waivers, or reimbursement arrangements, performance results may be lower. Please visit columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.
Fund's Positions
in Mentioned Holdings
As a percentage of net assets, as of 6/30/08
Atwood Oceanics | | | 1.5 | % | |
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile | | | 1.4 | % | |
ShawCor | | | 1.2 | % | |
FMC Technologies | | | 1.1 | % | |
Novolipetsk Steel | | | 0.8 | % | |
Informa Group | | | 0.7 | % | |
Park24 | | | 0.4 | % | |
Taylor Nelson Sofres | | | 0.3 | % | |
Point | | | 0.3 | % | |
Expro International Group | | | 0.2 | % | |
Portfolio holdings are subject to change periodically and may not be representative of current holdings.
Columbia Acorn International fell 1.85% in the second quarter of 2008. This compares with a 4.05% drop by the Fund's primary benchmark, the S&P/Citigroup Global ex-US Cap Range $500M-$5B Index. The Fund also posted a slightly better return than the large-cap MSCI EAFE Index, which was down 2.25%. Year to date through June, the Fund was down 8.83%, which was 2.85 basis points ahead of its primary benchmark.
The most important positive contributors to the Fund's absolute and relative returns fall into three groups: oil services stocks; basic materials stocks; and UK companies that were the subject of bid activity.
For several years the Fund has maintained a modest overweight in energy-related stocks, with an emphasis on service companies that provide equipment and technology to the major oil companies. Many of these service providers have enjoyed strong volume growth and pricing power as exploration, drilling, and pipeline projects have proliferated and grown more complex amid higher energy prices. Canadian company ShawCor is a beneficiary of this trend, as it controls processes for coating pipeline with materials that affect properties such as corrosion, thermal insulation and buoyancy. Similarly, Atwood Oceanics, FMC Technologies (both U.S. companies generating a majority of their revenues outside of the United States), and Expro International Group, based in the UK, have been beneficiaries of the recent growth in the number of deepwater wells. All four of these stocks posted 30% or greater returns during the quarter. Expro was acquired by a private equity fund shortly before the close of the quarter.
After proving merely defensive in a down market in the first quarter, in the second quarter the Fund's basic materials stocks together generated a modest positive return. Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile was up over 100% as fertilizer prices nearly tripled over the last year. Rising raw materials costs in the steel industry pushed up selling prices, rewarding integrated producers like Russia's Novolipetsk Steel, which was up over 30% for the quarter.
Though the UK market was a loser in the quarter, the Fund's returns there were buoyed by bid activity. Market researcher Taylor Nelson Sofres was up 51% after WPP, the London-based advertising and public relations firm, attempted to derail a possible merger with competitor GfK by making a hostile bid. We elected to clear out of the position at a price that we believe fully valued the franchise, particularly in an uncertain credit environment. A similar pattern of events drove UK publisher Informa Group up over 35% in the quarter. After Informa entered discussions with United Business Media regarding a possible merger, a consortium of private equity investors made an offer for the company, which is still under consideration by the company's supervisory board.
Japanese consumer stocks weighed on performance. Park24, a parking lot operator, was down 39%, as the company struggled to get its pricing policy right. Point, an apparel retailer, was down 40% on a disappointing sales trend. The Fund's stocks were weak elsewhere in Asia as investors worried about how high energy and food prices might affect consumer spending. Fortunately, the Fund's losses here were mitigated by good stock selection.
The potential sources of anxiety in global markets now appear to be manifold. High input prices are stressing profitability in some areas. While this sort of disruption can represent a threat, it can also open up spaces for agile companies to gain traction with products and services better suited to the changed operating environment, as the energy service companies described above have done. It is on these sorts of situations that we, as longer-term investors, focus our research efforts. We are also somewhat encouraged by valuations, which we believe in many cases appear to reflect overly pessimistic scenarios.
International investing involves special risks, including foreign taxation, currency risks, risks associated with possible differences in financial standards and other risks associated with future political and economic developments. Stocks of small- and mid-cap companies pose special risks, including possible illiquidity and greater price volatility than stocks of larger, more established companies. Investing in emerging markets may involve greater risks than investing in more developed countries. In addition, concentration of investments in a single region may result in greater volatility.
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Columbia Acorn International (ACINX)
At a Glance
Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be higher or lower. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that Fund shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance may reflect any voluntary waivers or reimbursements of Fund expenses by the Advisor or any of its affiliates. Absent these waivers or reimbursement arrangements, performance results may be lower. Visit columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end updates.
Pretax and After-tax Average Annual Total Returns (Class Z)
through June 30, 2008
Inception 9/23/92 | | Year to date* | | 1 year | | 5 years | | 10 years | |
Returns before taxes | | | -8.83 | % | | | -6.69 | % | | | 24.15 | % | | | 11.78 | % | |
Returns after taxes on distributions | | | -9.22 | | | | -7.98 | | | | 23.28 | | | | 10.76 | | |
Returns after taxes on distributions and sale of fund shares | | | -5.48 | | | | -2.48 | | | | 21.62 | | | | 10.20 | | |
S&P/Citigroup Global ex-US Cap Range $500M-$5B† | | | -11.68 | | | | -11.29 | | | | 22.71 | | | | 11.24 | | |
S&P/Citigroup EMI Global ex-US (pretax) | | | -11.16 | | | | -13.08 | | | | 22.07 | | | | 10.23 | | |
All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions.
†Effective January 1, 2008, the Fund changed its primary benchmark to the S&P/Citigroup Global ex-US Cap Range $500M-$5B Index.
After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates, and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Returns after taxes on distributions and sale of Fund shares reflect the additional tax impact of long-term gains or losses realized when Fund shares are sold. The returns are taxed at the maximum rate and assume shares were purchased at the beginning of the period. Actual after-tax returns depend on the investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns are shown for Class Z shares only; after-tax returns for other share classes will vary. Indexes do not reflect any deduction for fees, expenses or taxes.
The Fund's Class Z annual operating expense ratio, as stated in the current prospectus, is 0.91%.
*Year to date data is not annualized.
Columbia Acorn International Portfolio Diversification
as a percentage of net assets as of 6/30/08
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Columbia Acorn International Top 10 Holdings
as a percentage of net assets as of 6/30/08
| 1. | | | Fugro (Netherlands) Oilfield Services | | 2.3%
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| 2. | | | Atwood Oceanics (United States) Offshore Drilling Contractor | | 1.5%
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| 3. | | | Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile (Chile) Producer of Specialty Fertilizers, Lithium & Iodine | | 1.4%
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| 4. | | | Suzano (Brazil) Brazilian Pulp & Paper Producer | | 1.3%
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| 5. | | | ShawCor (Canada) Oil & Gas Pipeline Products | | 1.2%
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| 6. | | | Hexagon (Sweden) Measurement Equipment & Polymers | | 1.2%
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| 7. | | | Intralot (Greece) Lottery & Gaming Systems & Services | | 1.2%
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| 8. | | | FMC Technologies (United States) Oil & Gas Wellhead Manufacturer | | 1.1%
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| 9. | | | Rhoen-Klinikum (Germany) Health Care Services | | 1.1%
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| 10. | | | Kansai Paint (Japan) Paint Producer in Japan, India, China & Southeast Asia | | 1.1%
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Portfolio holdings are subject to change periodically and may not be representative of current holdings. See the Statement of Investments for a complete list of the Fund's holdings.
The Growth of a $10,000 Investment in Columbia Acorn International (Class Z)
September 23, 1992 through June 30, 2008
This graph compares the results of $10,000 invested in Columbia Acorn International at inception on September 23, 1992 to the S&P/Citigroup EMI Global ex-US and the S&P/Citigroup Global ex-US Cap Range $500M-$5B indexes. The Fund changed its primary benchmark effective January 1, 2008, because the Advisor believes that the S&P/Citigroup Global ex-US Cap Range $500M-$5B is more consistent with the market capitalization of the companies in which the Fund invests. These indexes are unmanaged and returns for both the indexes and the Fund include reinvested dividends and capital gains. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. The graph does not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on a sale of Fund shares.
Total Net Assets of the Fund: $5.4 billion
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Columbia Acorn USA
In a Nutshell
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Robert A. Mohn
Lead Portfolio Manager
Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Performance may reflect any voluntary waivers or reimbursements of fund expenses by the Advisor or its affiliates. Absent these waivers, or reimbursement arrangements, performance results may be lower. Please visit columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.
Fund's Positions
in Mentioned Holdings
As a percentage of net assets, as of 6/30/08
FMC Technologies | | | 4.0 | % | |
Quicksilver Resources | | | 2.9 | % | |
Flir Systems | | | 2.5 | % | |
ITT Educational Services | | | 2.1 | % | |
Nordson | | | 1.9 | % | |
Atwood Oceanics | | | 1.9 | % | |
True Religion Apparel | | | 1.8 | % | |
Carrizo Oil & Gas | | | 1.5 | % | |
Southwestern Energy | | | 0.9 | % | |
Champion Enterprises | | | 0.9 | % | |
MB Financial | | | 0.7 | % | |
TCF Financial | | | 0.6 | % | |
Pinnacle Entertainment | | | 0.3 | % | |
Old Second Bancorp | | | 0.2 | % | |
Portfolio holdings are subject to change periodically and may not be representative of current holdings.
Columbia Acorn USA gained 2.10% in the second quarter of 2008, outperforming the 0.58% return of the Russell 2000 Index. Year to date through June, the Fund was down 8.48%, holding up somewhat better than the Russell 2000's 9.37% decline.
Energy was one of the few market sectors that increased in value. FMC Technologies and Atwood Oceanics were both up over 35% for the quarter. Increasing interest in offshore oil exploration fueled demand for FMC's deep water oil production systems and Atwood's deep water drilling rigs. For the half year, FMC was up 36% and Atwood Oceanics posted a 24% gain. Also strong in the half were natural gas and oil producers Quicksilver Resources, Southwestern Energy and Carrizo Oil & Gas. With year to date returns ranging from 24% to 71%, these companies benefited from rising natural gas prices as well as their ability to increase production and reserves.
Other strong performers included ITT Educational Services, which rebounded 80% in the quarter. As mentioned in the previous report, concerns over student loan availability were crushing this stock. Naysayers were silenced, however, when ITT announced first quarter year-over-year enrollment growth of 10%. Flir Systems, a manufacturer of infrared cameras, was also up on strong earnings growth. The stock increased 35% in the second quarter and was up 30% for the half year thanks to continued success in winning new military contracts.
Retail stocks struggled along in the first half but True Religion Apparel, a maker of premium jeans, bucked the trend. The company is opening new retail stores and enjoying strong revenue growth. Its stock gained 44% in the quarter and was up 25% for the half. Finally, Nordson, a market leader in the production of adhesive and coating dispensing machines, gained 36% in the quarter and 27% for the half year.
Many of the Fund's losing stocks were housing-related businesses. Champion Enterprises, a leader in manufactured housing, fell 42% in the quarter and was off 38% for the half. Its business is concentrated in states like California and Arizona, where the housing market has plummeted not only for site-built homes but also for manufactured homes. Small-cap community banks also got clobbered in the second quarter. TCF Financial, MB Financial and Old Second Bancorp fell between 27% and 55% on worries about the impact of increasing home foreclosure rates and home developer bankruptcies.
Regional casino operator Pinnacle Entertainment fell 55% for the half on weak gaming revenues and the elimination of its takeout premium as private equity money for hotel/casino acquisitions dried up.
Stocks of small- and mid-cap companies pose special risks, including possible illiquidity and greater price volatility than stocks of larger, more established companies.
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Columbia Acorn USA (AUSAX)
At a Glance
Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be higher or lower. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that Fund shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance may reflect any voluntary waivers or reimbursements of Fund expenses by the Advisor or any of its affiliates. Absent these waivers or reimbursement arrangements, performance results may be lower. Visit columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end updates.
Pretax and After-tax Average Annual Total Returns (Class Z)
through June 30, 2008
Inception 9/4/96 | | Year to date* | | 1 year | | 5 years | | 10 years | |
Returns before taxes | | | -8.48 | % | | | -13.53 | % | | | 11.36 | % | | | 7.61 | % | |
Returns after taxes on distributions | | | -8.98 | | | | -14.62 | | | | 10.79 | | | | 6.88 | | |
Returns after taxes on distributions and sale of fund shares | | | -4.82 | | | | -7.19 | | | | 9.95 | | | | 6.45 | | |
Russell 2000 (pretax) | | | -9.37 | | | | -16.19 | | | | 10.29 | | | | 5.53 | | |
All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions.
After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates, and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Returns after taxes on distributions and sale of Fund shares reflect the additional tax impact of long-term gains or losses realized when Fund shares are sold. The returns are taxed at the maximum rate and assume shares were purchased at the beginning of the period. Actual after-tax returns depend on the investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns are shown for Class Z shares only; after-tax returns for other share classes will vary. Indexes do not reflect any deduction for fees, expenses or taxes.
The Fund's Class Z annual operating expense ratio, as stated in the current prospectus, is 0.98%.
*Year to date data is not annualized.
Columbia Acorn USA Portfolio Diversification
as a percentage of net assets as of 6/30/08
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Columbia Acorn USA Top 10 Holdings
as a percentage of net assets as of 6/30/08
| 1. | | | FMC Technologies Oil & Gas Wellhead Manufacturer | | 4.0%
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| 2. | | | Quicksilver Resources Natural Gas & Coal Seam Gas Producer | | 2.9%
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| 3. | | | Crown Castle International Communications Towers | | 2.8%
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| 4. | | | Flir Systems Infrared Cameras | | 2.5%
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| 5. | | | Ametek Aerospace/Industrial Instruments | | 2.3%
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| 6. | | | ESCO Technologies Automatic Electric Meter Readers | | 2.2%
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| 7. | | | ITT Educational Services Post-secondary Degree Services | | 2.1%
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| 8. | | | Nordson Dispensing Systems for Adhesives & Coatings | | 1.9%
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| 9. | | | Atwood Oceanics Offshore Drilling Contractor | | 1.9%
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| 10. | | | True Religion Apparel Premium Denim | | 1.8%
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Portfolio holdings are subject to change periodically and may not be representative of current holdings. See the Statement of Investments for a complete list of the Fund's holdings.
The Growth of a $75,000 Investment in Columbia Acorn USA (Class Z)
September 4, 1996 through June 30, 2008
This graph compares the results of $75,000 invested in Columbia Acorn USA at inception on September 4, 1996 to the Russell 2000. The index is unmanaged and returns for both the index and the Fund include reinvested dividends and capital gains. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. The graph does not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on a sale of Fund shares.
Total Net Assets of the Fund: $1.4 billion
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Columbia Acorn International Select
In a Nutshell
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Christopher J. Olson
Lead Portfolio Manager
Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Performance may reflect any voluntary waivers or reimbursements of fund expenses by the Advisor or its affiliates. Absent these waivers, or reimbursement arrangements, performance results may be lower. Please visit columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.
Fund's Positions
in Mentioned Holdings
As a percentage of net assets, as of 6/30/08
Fugro | | | 5.4 | % | |
Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan | | | 4.7 | % | |
Israel Chemicals | | | 4.5 | % | |
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile | | | 2.9 | % | |
Diamond Offshore | | | 2.9 | % | |
Pacific Rubiales Energy | | | 2.2 | % | |
Ibiden | | | 1.7 | % | |
Vopak | | | 1.5 | % | |
SBM Offshore | | | 1.1 | % | |
Zumtobel | | | 0.8 | % | |
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing | | | 0.6 | % | |
Singapore Exchange | | | 0.5 | % | |
Portfolio holdings are subject to change periodically and may not be representative of current holdings.
Columbia Acorn International Select ended the second quarter of 2008 up 5.17%, strongly outperforming its benchmark, the S&P/Citigroup World ex-US Cap Range $2-10B Index, which fell 2.73%. For the half year ended June 30, 2008, the Fund was also well ahead of the benchmark, down 2.94% vs. a 10.42% decline for the index.
Fund performance benefited from strong gains in fertilizer stocks. Fertilizer prices have soared on the back of higher crop prices, which have risen due to improving diets in the developing world and a global push toward biofuels. This growing demand and limited fertilizer supply have kept prices high. Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan, Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile and Israel Chemicals were the Fund's top three contributors in the quarter and for the half year. All produce potash or other natural chemical components used in fertilizer. Gains for these holdings ranged from 47% to 139% over both periods.
Energy stocks were also strong in the Fund as oil prices and demand continued to soar. Oil production and exploration company Pacific Rubiales Energy had a market gain of over 50% for both periods. Dutch oilfield services provider Fugro had a 12% quarterly gain and rose over 13% in the half. Also based in the Netherlands, SBM Offshore, a company that builds and leases offshore vessels to process and store crude oil, was up 17% in the quarter and 20% year to date. A third winner from the Netherlands, Vopak, is the world's largest operator of petroleum and chemical storage terminals. The stock posted a 10% gain in the quarter and was up 54% for the half. While not a large contributor to performance for the half year, contract driller Diamond Offshore posted a 21% gain in the second quarter.
On the downside, Ibiden, a Japanese manufacturer of electronic parts and ceramics, was down 47% for the half year and off 7% in the quarter. The company had some production problems and is also suffering from weaker demand in its semiconductor packaging business. Austria's Zumtobel, a maker of lighting systems, fell 38% in the first half of the year and 14% in the second quarter as construction slowed in its European markets. Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing and Singapore Exchange were both down more than 40% for the half as the economic downturn has raised fears that trading volumes will slow down or decline.
Markets remain extremely volatile and we believe it will be some time before some sort of normality returns. In the meantime, we will continue to focus on companies that we believe have strong competitive positions, competent management and healthy balance sheets.
International investing involves special risks, including foreign taxation, currency risks, risks associated with possible differences in financial standards and other risks associated with future political and economic developments. Stocks of small- and mid-cap companies pose special risks, including possible illiquidity and greater price volatility than stocks of larger, more established companies. Investing in emerging markets may involve greater risks than investing in more developed countries.
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Columbia Acorn International Select (ACFFX)
At a Glance
Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be higher or lower. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that Fund shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance may reflect any voluntary waivers or reimbursements of Fund expenses by the Advisor or any of its affiliates. Absent these waivers or reimbursement arrangements, performance results may be lower. Visit columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end updates.
Pretax and After-tax Average Annual Total Returns (Class Z)
through June 30, 2008
Inception 11/23/98 | | Year to date* | | 1 year | | 5 years | | Life of fund | |
Returns before taxes | | | -2.94 | % | | | 5.79 | % | | | 24.43 | % | | | 13.73 | % | |
Returns after taxes on distributions | | | -3.26 | | | | 4.61 | | | | 24.17 | | | | 13.54 | | |
Returns after taxes on distributions and sale of fund shares | | | -1.59 | | | | 5.41 | | | | 21.93 | | | | 12.39 | | |
S&P/Citigroup World ex-US Cap Range $2-10B (pretax) | | | -10.42 | | | | -12.18 | | | | 20.26 | | | | 10.52 | | |
All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions.
After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates, and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Returns after taxes on distributions and sale of Fund shares reflect the additional tax impact of long-term gains or losses realized when Fund shares are sold. The returns are taxed at the maximum rate and assume shares were purchased at the beginning of the period. Actual after-tax returns depend on the investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns are shown for Class Z shares only; after-tax returns for other share classes will vary. Indexes do not reflect any deduction for fees, expenses or taxes.
The Fund's Class Z annual operating expense ratio, as stated in the current prospectus, is 1.18%.
*Year to date data is not annualized.
Columbia Acorn International Select Portfolio Diversification
as a percentage of net assets as of 6/30/08
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Columbia Acorn International Select Top 10 Holdings
as a percentage of net assets as of 6/30/08
| 1. | | | Fugro (Netherlands) Oilfield Services | | 5.4%
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| 2. | | | Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan (Canada) Worlds Largest Producer of Potash | | 4.7%
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| 3. | | | Israel Chemicals (Israel) Producer of Potash, Phosphates, Bromine & Specialty Chemicals | | 4.5%
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| 4. | | | SES Global (France) Satellite Broadcasting Services | | 3.6%
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| 5. | | | Informa Group (United Kingdom) Global Publisher & Event Organizer | | 3.4%
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| 6. | | | Impala Platinum Holdings (South Africa) Platinum Group Metals Mining & Refining | | 3.4%
| |
| 7. | | | Intertek Testing (United Kingdom) Testing, Inspection & Certification Services | | 3.3%
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| 8. | | | Jupiter Telecommunications (Japan) Largest Cable Service Provider in Japan | | 3.0%
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| 9. | | | Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile (Chile) Producer of Specialty Fertilizers, Lithium & Iodine | | 2.9%
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| 10. | | | Diamond Offshore (United States) Contract Driller | | 2.9%
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Portfolio holdings are subject to change periodically and may not be representative of current holdings. See the Statement of Investments for a complete list of the Fund's holdings.
The Growth of a $10,000 Investment in Columbia Acorn International Select (Class Z)
November 23, 1998 through June 30, 2008
This graph compares the results of $10,000 invested in Columbia Acorn International Select at inception on November 23, 1998 to the S&P/Citigroup World ex-US Cap Range $2-10B. The index and Fund returns include reinvested dividends and capital gains. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. The graph does not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on a sale of Fund shares.
Total Net Assets of the Fund: $288.7 million
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Columbia Acorn Select
In a Nutshell
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Ben Andrews
Lead Portfolio Manager
Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Performance may reflect any voluntary waivers or reimbursements of fund expenses by the Advisor or its affiliates. Absent these waivers, or reimbursement arrangements, performance results may be lower. Please visit columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.
Fund's Positions
in Mentioned Holdings
As a percentage of net assets, as of 6/30/08
Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan | | | 8.1 | % | |
ITT Educational Services | | | 6.2 | % | |
Pacific Rubiales Energy | | | 5.2 | % | |
Tetra Technologies | | | 4.7 | % | |
Uranium One | | | 3.6 | % | |
Expedia | | | 2.3 | % | |
Globalstar | | | 1.1 | % | |
Israel Chemicals | | | 0.8 | % | |
Synthesis Energy Systems | | | 0.8 | % | |
NagaCorp | | | 0.4 | % | |
Real Goods Solar | | | 0.3 | % | |
RexCapital Finance | | | 0.0 | %* | |
*Rounds to less than 0.1%.
Portfolio holdings are subject to change periodically and may not be representative of current holdings.
Columbia Acorn Select increased 9.42% in the second quarter of 2008. This compares to a gain in the S&P MidCap 400 Index of 5.43% and a decline of 2.73% for the S&P 500 Index. Year to date our Fund has declined 5.80% vs. a 3.90% decline in the S&P MidCap 400 and an 11.91% decline in the S&P 500.
ITT Educational Services and Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan each added 2.8% of the portfolio return in the quarter. ITT, which cost the Fund 2% last quarter, came back strong as investors figured out that student loans should not be restricted as much as originally thought. Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan has continued to move up on the strong price increases in the potash market. The spot potash price in some international markets is now over $1,000 per ton, which is up about four-fold from the price it was selling at when we first added the stock to the Fund.
On the down side, Globalstar cost the Fund 1.3% of portfolio performance in the quarter. The valuation multiple of the stock has continued to compress over the last few quarters. In this market environment, if a company is not showing solid growth characteristics, no matter what its assets might be worth, its valuation multiple has contracted.
For the six-month period, Fund upside drivers have been Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan, Pacific Rubiales Energy and Tetra Technologies, which all have an energy or raw materials focus. Fund detractors for the half year included Uranium One, Expedia and Globalstar.
We purchased five new names during the quarter and sold two names. New names included RexCapital Finance and NagaCorp, both in gaming. Israel Chemicals, a supplier of bromine and potash, and Real Goods Solar, a residential solar energy installer, were also added. The final new name was Synthesis Energy Systems, a builder and operator of plants that turn coal into liquid fuel. Our sales for the quarter included International Speedway and Herman Miller. Both are fine franchises but we believe we can deploy the capital elsewhere and receive better returns.
Though the market rallied in the second quarter, many stocks are still trading in downward trend patterns, or are establishing lower highs on market advances and lower lows on market sell offs. As I write this in early July, the stock market sentiment is again quite negative with many economic and market sages saying they aren't sure when the U.S. housing market will recover. But a lot of damage has already been done to sectors outside of energy and raw materials, even more so than when I commented on this in the first two weeks of January. We most likely haven't seen the end of the financial distress. How much deleveraging is to come of personal, as well as business, balance sheets is still unknown.
With that being said, I am finding more potential ideas to add to the portfolio than at any other time since I became manager of this Fund in 2004. Our CWAM internal stock database, built by our analysts, shows numerous names with strong potential returns. Banks have been absent from the portfolio for over a year now but are being studied for possible additions into the Fund. Many other groups like consumer services, media, semiconductors and telecom are off more than 17% year to date. Our style of being eclectic, opportunistic and concentrated should prove valuable in this environment.
Risks include stock market fluctuations due to economic and business developments. The Fund also has potentially greater price volatility due to the Fund's concentration in a limited number of stocks of mid-size companies. The Fund is a non-diversified fund and may, therefore, have a greater risk of loss from a few issuers than a similar fund that invests more broadly. The Fund may not operate as a nondiversified fund at all times. International investing involves special risks, including foreign taxation, currency risks, risks associated with possible differences in financial standards and other risks associated with future political and economic developments.
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Columbia Acorn Select (ACTWX)
At a Glance
Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be higher or lower. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that Fund shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance may reflect any voluntary waivers or reimbursements of Fund expenses by the Advisor or any of its affiliates. Absent these waivers or reimbursement arrangements, performance results may be lower. Visit columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end updates.
Pretax and After-tax Average Annual Total Returns (Class Z)
through June 30, 2008
Inception 11/23/98 | | Year to date* | | 1 year | | 5 years | | Life of fund | |
Returns before taxes | | | -5.80 | % | | | -11.89 | % | | | 12.69 | % | | | 13.10 | % | |
Returns after taxes on distributions | | | -6.16 | | | | -12.44 | | | | 12.25 | | | | 12.58 | | |
Returns after taxes on distributions and sale of fund shares | | | -3.28 | | | | -6.97 | | | | 11.08 | | | | 11.58 | | |
S&P MidCap 400 (pretax) | | | -3.90 | | | | -7.34 | | | | 12.61 | | | | 10.42 | | |
All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions.
After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates, and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Returns after taxes on distributions and sale of Fund shares reflect the additional tax impact of long-term gains or losses realized when Fund shares are sold. The returns are taxed at the maximum rate and assume shares were purchased at the beginning of the period. Actual after-tax returns depend on the investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns are shown for Class Z shares only; after-tax returns for other share classes will vary. Indexes do not reflect any deduction for fees, expenses or taxes.
The Fund's Class Z annual operating expense ratio, as stated in the current prospectus, is 0.91%.
*Year to date data is not annualized.
Columbia Acorn Select Portfolio Diversification
as a percentage of net assets as of 6/30/08
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Columbia Acorn Select Top 10 Holdings
as a percentage of net assets as of 6/30/08
| 1. | | | Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan (Canada) World's Largest Producer of Potash | | 8.1%
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| 2. | | | ITT Educational Services Post-secondary Degree Services | | 6.2%
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| 3. | | | Pacific Rubiales Energy Oil Production & Exploration in Colombia | | 5.2%
| |
| 4. | | | Tetra Technologies U.S.-based Service Company with Life of Field Approach | | 4.7%
| |
| 5. | | | Abercrombie & Fitch Teen Apparel Retailer | | 3.7%
| |
| 6. | | | Safeway Supermarkets | | 3.6%
| |
| 7. | | | Quanta Services Electrical & Telecom Construction Services | | 3.6%
| |
| 8. | | | Uranium One (South Africa) Uranium Mines in South Africa, Kazakhstan, Australia & the U.S. | | 3.6%
| |
| 9. | | | Janus Capital Group Manages Mutual Funds | | 3.5%
| |
| 10. | | | American Tower Communications Towers in USA & Mexico | | 3.5%
| |
Portfolio holdings are subject to change periodically and may not be representative of current holdings. See the Statement of Investments for a complete list of the Fund's holdings.
The Growth of a $100,000 Investment in Columbia Acorn Select (Class Z)
November 23, 1998 through June 30, 2008
This graph compares the results of $100,000 invested in Columbia Acorn Select at inception on November 23, 1998 to the S&P MidCap 400. The Index is unmanaged and returns for both the index and the Fund include reinvested dividends and capital gains. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. The graph does not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on a sale of Fund shares.
Total Net Assets of the Fund: $2.7 billion
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Columbia Thermostat Fund
In a Nutshell
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Charles P. McQuaid
Lead Portfolio Manager
Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Performance may reflect any voluntary waivers or reimbursements of fund expenses by the Advisor or its affiliates. Absent these waivers, or reimbursement arrangements, performance results may be lower. Please visit columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.
A "fund of fund" bears its allocable share of the costs and expenses of the underlying portfolio funds in which it invests. Such funds are thus subject to two levels of fees and potentially higher expense ratios than would be associated with a fund that invests and trades directly in financial instruments under the direction of a single manager.
Columbia Thermostat Fund ended the second quarter of 2008 down 0.60%. This compares to a 2.73% drop for the S&P 500 Index and a 1.02% decline for the Lehman Brothers U.S. Aggregate Bond Index. Year to date through June 30, 2008, the Fund was down 4.57% while the S&P 500 fell 11.91% and the Lehman Brothers U.S. Aggregate Bond Index posted a 1.13% gain.
Effective July 1, 2008, we have changed the primary debt benchmark for the Fund. The Lehman Brothers U.S. Credit Intermediate Bond Index has been replaced by the Lehman Brothers U.S. Aggregate Bond Index. We've also added a custom supplemental benchmark, the 50/50 Blended Benchmark. This benchmark was established by the Fund's investment advisor and is an equally weighted custom composite of the Fund's primary equity and primary debt benchmarks. Its performance is shown on Page 2 of this report. The Advisor believes that these changes allow for more appropriate comparisons to the Fund's investments.
As the following table illustrates, the Fund's stock portion was down 0.67% in the quarter and 10.75% for the half year. Columbia Acorn Select was the strongest performer for both time periods, posting an impressive 9.42% gain in the second quarter but falling 5.80% in the half.
On the bond side, the quarter brought a 1.11% drop, a bit worse than the performance for the stock portion for the same period. For the half year, the bond component was much stronger, declining just 0.03% vs. the nearly 11% drop of the stock portion.
Columbia Thermostat Fund hit three reallocation triggers during the period. We increased bond exposure in May and stock exposure twice in June as a result of market movements. The reallocations caused the Fund to hold fewer equities when the market was more expensive and more equities when the market became less expensive. At the end of the period, the Fund had 70% of its assets in stock funds. For more information on the market and why we think this equity allocation is appropriate in the current environment, see the discussion of price-earnings ratios and the S&P 500 Index included in "Squirrel Chatter II" on Page 5.
Results of the Portfolio Funds Owned by Columbia Thermostat Fund
at June 30, 2008
Stock Funds Fund | | Weightings in category | | 2nd quarter returns | | Year to date returns to 6/30/08 | |
Columbia Acorn Fund | | | 15 | % | | | 0.90 | % | | | -9.05 | % | |
Columbia Acorn Select | | | 10 | % | | | 9.42 | % | | | -5.80 | % | |
Columbia Marsico Growth Fund | | | 15 | % | | | -0.30 | % | | | -13.31 | % | |
Columbia Acorn International | | | 15 | % | | | -1.85 | % | | | -8.83 | % | |
Columbia Dividend Income Fund | | | 20 | % | | | -3.99 | % | | | -11.45 | % | |
Columbia Large Cap Enhanced Core Fund | | | 25 | % | | | -2.35 | % | | | -12.97 | % | |
Weighted Average Equity Return/Loss | | | 100 | % | | | -0.67 | % | | | -10.75 | % | |
Bond Funds Fund | | Weightings in Category | | 2nd quarter returns | | Year to date returns to 6/30/08 | |
Columbia Intermediate Bond Fund | | | 50 | % | | | -0.44 | % | | | 0.00 | % | |
Columbia U.S. Treasury Index Fund | | | 30 | % | | | -2.17 | % | | | 2.19 | % | |
Columbia Conservative High Yield Fund | | | 20 | % | | | 0.88 | % | | | -1.37 | % | |
Weighted Average Income Return | | | 100 | % | | | -1.11 | % | | | -0.03 | % | |
Columbia Thermostat Fund
Rebalancing in the Second Quarter
May 1, 2008: | | 60% stocks, 40% bonds | |
June 4, 2008: | | 65% stocks, 35% bonds | |
June 23, 2008: | | 70% stocks, 30% bonds | |
The value of an investment in the Fund is based primarily on the performance of the underlying portfolio funds and the allocation of the Fund's assets among them. An investment in the underlying portfolio funds may present certain risks, including stock market fluctuations that occur in response to economic and business developments; and a greater degree of social, political and economic volatility associated with international investing. Stocks of small- and mid-cap companies pose special risks, including possible illiquidity and greater price volatility than stocks of larger, more established companies. International investing involves special risks, including foreign taxation, currency risks, risks associated with possible differences in financial standards and other risks associated with future political and economic developments. Changes in interest rates and changes in the financial strength of issuers of lower-rated b onds may also affect underlying fund performance. The Fund is also subject to the risk that the investment advisor's decisions regarding asset classes and underlying portfolio funds will not anticipate market trends successfully, resulting in a failure to preserve capital or lower total return. In addition, the Fund may buy and sell shares of the portfolio funds frequently. This may result in higher transaction costs and additional tax liability. This is not an offer of the shares of any other mutual fund mentioned herein.
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Columbia Thermostat Fund (COTZX)
At a Glance
Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be higher or lower. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that Fund shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance may reflect any voluntary waivers or reimbursements of Fund expenses by the Advisor or any of its affiliates. Absent these waivers or reimbursement arrangements, performance results may be lower. Visit columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end updates.
Pretax and After-tax Average Annual Total Returns (Class Z)
through June 30, 2008
Inception 9/25/02 | | Year to date* | | 1 year | | 5 year | | Life of fund | |
Returns before taxes | | | -4.57 | % | | | -0.86 | % | | | 7.75 | % | | | 9.06 | % | |
Returns after taxes on distributions | | | -4.81 | % | | | -3.49 | | | | 5.88 | | | | 7.41 | | |
Returns after taxes on distributions and sale of fund shares | | | -2.89 | | | | -0.15 | | | | 5.89 | | | | 7.16 | | |
S&P 500 (pretax) | | | -11.91 | | | | -13.12 | | | | 7.58 | | | | 10.07 | | |
Lehman Brothers U.S. Aggregate Bond Index† (pretax) | | | 1.13 | | | | 7.12 | | | | 3.86 | | | | 4.34 | | |
Lehman Brothers U.S. Credit Intermediate Bond Index (pretax) | | | 0.27 | | | | 4.55 | | | | 3.26 | | | | 4.48 | | |
Lipper Flexible Portfolio Funds Index (pretax) | | | -4.65 | | | | -2.16 | | | | 8.99 | | | | 10.58 | | |
All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions.
†Effective July 1, 2008, Columbia Thermostat Fund changed its primary benchmark for debt securities to the Lehman Brothers U.S. Aggregate Bond Index.
After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates, and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Returns after taxes on distributions and sale of Fund shares reflect the additional tax impact of long-term gains or losses realized when Fund shares are sold. The returns are taxed at the maximum rate and assume shares were purchased at the beginning of the period. Actual after-tax returns depend on the investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns are shown for Class Z shares only; after-tax returns for other share classes will vary. Indexes do not reflect any deduction for fees, expenses or taxes.
The Fund's Class Z annual operating expense ratio, as stated in the current prospectus, reflects a contractual expense waiver or reimbursement that expires April 30, 2009. Expense ratios without and with the contractual waiver, including fees and expenses associated with the Fund's investment in other investment companies, are 1.10% and 0.95%, respectively. Absent the waiver or reimbursement, performance results would have been lower.
*Year to date data is not annualized.
Columbia Thermostat Fund Asset Allocation
as a percentage of net assets as of 6/30/08
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Columbia Thermostat Fund Portfolio Weightings
as a percentage of assets in each investment category as of 6/30/08
Stock Mutual Funds
Columbia Large Cap Enhanced Core Fund | | | 25 | % | |
Columbia Dividend Income Fund | | | 20 | % | |
Columbia Acorn Fund | | | 15 | % | |
Columbia Acorn International | | | 15 | % | |
Columbia Marsico Growth Fund | | | 15 | % | |
Columbia Acorn Select | | | 10 | % | |
Bond Mutual Funds
Columbia Intermediate Bond Fund | | | 50 | % | |
Columbia U.S. Treasury Index Fund | | | 30 | % | |
Columbia Conservative High Yield Fund | | | 20 | % | |
The Growth of a $10,000 Investment in Columbia Thermostat Fund (Class Z)
September 25, 2002 through June 30, 2008
This graph compares the results of $10,000 invested in Columbia Thermostat Fund at inception on September 25, 2002 to the S&P 500, the Lehman Brothers U.S. Credit Intermediate Bond Index and the Lipper Flexible Portfolio Funds Index. The graph also compares the results for the Lehman Brothers U.S. Aggregate Bond Index which became the Fund's primary benchmark for debt securities, effective July 1, 2008. The Fund changed to this debt benchmark because the Advisor believes it is a more appropriate comparison to the Fund's investments. The indexes are unmanaged and returns for the indexes and the Fund include reinvested dividends and capital gains. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. The graph does not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on a sale of Fund shares.
Total Net Assets of the Fund: $199.3 million
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Columbia Acorn Fund
Major Portfolio Changes in the Second Quarter (Unaudited)
| | Number of Shares | |
| | 03/31/08 | | 06/30/08 | |
Purchases | |
Information | |
ANSYS | | | 1,400,000 | | | | 1,550,000 | | |
Avnet | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,240,000 | | |
Bally Technologies | | | 3,150,000 | | | | 3,400,000 | | |
Ciena | | | 540,000 | | | | 655,000 | | |
Cogent Communications | | | 3,200,000 | | | | 3,500,000 | | |
Dolby Laboratories | | | 1,150,000 | | | | 1,255,000 | | |
Hamamatsu Photonics (Japan) | | | 0 | | | | 400,000 | | |
Infogroup | | | 800,000 | | | | 2,000,000 | | |
Informatica | | | 4,900,000 | | | | 5,700,000 | | |
IPG Photonics | | | 1,800,000 | | | | 2,000,000 | | |
IXYS | | | 1,905,000 | | | | 2,035,000 | | |
Mediacom Communications | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 2,500,000 | | |
MetroPCS Communications | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,200,000 | | |
Mettler Toledo | | | 750,000 | | | | 900,000 | | |
Pericom Semiconductor | | | 301,000 | | | | 430,000 | | |
Prisa (Spain) | | | 800,000 | | | | 900,000 | | |
Radiant Systems | | | 2,850,000 | | | | 3,050,000 | | |
Rofin-Sinar Technologies | | | 0 | | | | 575,000 | | |
Stratasys | | | 775,000 | | | | 920,000 | | |
Virtusa | | | 0 | | | | 406,531 | | |
Zebra Technologies | | | 1,100,000 | | | | 1,155,000 | | |
Industrial Goods & Services | |
Aalberts Industries (Netherlands) | | | 2,758,309 | | | | 2,822,455 | | |
Albemarle | | | 560,000 | | | | 900,000 | | |
Allied Waste Industries | | | 3,330,000 | | | | 4,130,000 | | |
Aptargroup | | | 300,000 | | | | 350,000 | | |
Cytec Industries | | | 650,000 | | | | 1,000,000 | | |
Haynes International | | | 0 | | | | 322,790 | | |
Intrepid Potash | | | 0 | | | | 101,500 | | |
Mine Safety Appliances | | | 1,814,000 | | | | 2,050,000 | | |
MOOG | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,100,000 | | |
Oshkosh Truck | | | 1,300,000 | | | | 1,900,000 | | |
Toro | | | 1,150,000 | | | | 1,350,000 | | |
Energy & Minerals | |
Bristow | | | 0 | | | | 115,515 | | |
Cabot Oil & Gas | | | 0 | | | | 350,000 | | |
Fugro (Netherlands) | | | 3,900,000 | | | | 3,988,636 | | |
Rex Energy | | | 0 | | | | 745,627 | | |
SBM Offshore (Netherlands) | | | 640,200 | | | | 655,814 | | |
Synthesis Energy Systems | | | 0 | | | | 1,730,000 | | |
UTS Energy (Canada) | | | 0 | | | | 762,000 | | |
Consumer Goods & Services | |
Choice Hotels | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 2,100,000 | | |
Life Time Fitness | | | 600,000 | | | | 925,000 | | |
Lululemon Athletica | | | 0 | | | | 700,000 | | |
Royal Caribbean Cruises | | | 0 | | | | 1,000,000 | | |
Smart Balance | | | 2,765,000 | | | | 4,600,000 | | |
| | Number of Shares | |
| | 03/31/08 | | 06/30/08 | |
Consumer Goods & Services—continued | |
Talbots | | | 0 | | | | 2,523,067 | | |
Thor Industries | | | 1,050,000 | | | | 1,250,000 | | |
Finance | |
Conseco | | | 6,650,000 | | | | 8,250,000 | | |
Greene County Bancshares | | | 135,000 | | | | 338,165 | | |
H&E Equipment Services | | | 1,465,000 | | | | 2,500,000 | | |
Nara Bancorp | | | 1,194,000 | | | | 1,700,000 | | |
Navigators Group | | | 0 | | | | 564,515 | | |
SVB Financial Group | | | 200,000 | | | | 400,000 | | |
Valley National Bancorp | | | 2,600,000 | | | | 2,730,000 | | |
Health Care | |
Arena Pharmaceuticals | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 2,750,000 | | |
Array Biopharma | | | 2,660,000 | | | | 2,910,000 | | |
Auxilium Pharmaceuticals | | | 770,000 | | | | 1,660,000 | | |
Immucor | | | 0 | | | | 500,000 | | |
Luminex | | | 0 | | | | 375,000 | | |
Medarex | | | 2,550,000 | | | | 3,050,000 | | |
Neurogen | | | 2,300,000 | | | | 2,770,000 | | |
Pediatrix Medical Group | | | 0 | | | | 300,000 | | |
Pharmacopeia | | | 1,675,000 | | | | 2,000,000 | | |
Other Industries | |
BioMed Realty Trust | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,360,000 | | |
Corporate Office Properties | | | 0 | | | | 715,000 | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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| | Number of Shares | |
| | 03/31/08 | | 06/30/08 | |
Sales | |
Information | |
Activision | | | 750,000 | | | | 650,000 | | |
Agilysys | | | 535,000 | | | | 0 | | |
Avid Technology | | | 1,370,000 | | | | 1,100,000 | | |
Belden CDT | | | 2,355,000 | | | | 2,125,000 | | |
CNET Networks | | | 4,000,000 | | | | 0 | | |
Equinix | | | 225,000 | | | | 0 | | |
Excel Technology | | | 735,000 | | | | 659,777 | | |
International Game Technology | | | 2,400,000 | | | | 2,115,000 | | |
Jabil Circuit | | | 690,000 | | | | 0 | | |
Lions Gate Entertainment | | | 4,000,000 | | | | 2,000,000 | | |
Marchex | | | 1,700,000 | | | | 0 | | |
Netgear | | | 1,110,000 | | | | 870,000 | | |
Parametric Technology | | | 1,800,000 | | | | 0 | | |
Sanmina-SCI | | | 29,500,000 | | | | 24,250,000 | | |
SES Global (France) | | | 2,538,800 | | | | 1,456,700 | | |
Shuffle Master | | | 2,430,000 | | | | 1,050,000 | | |
Sohu.com (China) | | | 700,000 | | | | 0 | | |
Taylor Nelson Sofres (United Kingdom) | | | 1,608,215 | | | | 0 | | |
Telephone & Data Systems | | | 350,000 | | | | 0 | | |
Tellabs | | | 15,600,000 | | | | 15,374,600 | | |
Industrial Goods & Services | |
Carbone Lorraine (France) | | | 334,000 | | | | 267,200 | | |
Gibraltar Industries | | | 982,000 | | | | 0 | | |
Hexagon (Sweden) | | | 4,471,900 | | | | 4,150,500 | | |
Intertek Testing (United Kingdom) | | | 900,000 | | | | 800,000 | | |
Pall | | | 2,250,000 | | | | 1,400,000 | | |
Waste Connections | | | 2,550,000 | | | | 2,250,000 | | |
Watsco | | | 2,375,000 | | | | 2,100,000 | | |
Zumtobel (Austria) | | | 449,718 | | | | 0 | | |
Energy & Minerals | |
XTO Energy | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 2,675,000 | | |
Consumer Goods & Services | |
AnnTaylor Stores | | | 1,223,000 | | | | 0 | | |
Carnival | | | 400,000 | | | | 0 | | |
Chico's FAS | | | 7,600,000 | | | | 4,930,000 | | |
Genesco | | | 775,000 | | | | 0 | | |
Harley-Davidson | | | 400,000 | | | | 0 | | |
IAWS Group (Ireland) | | | 810,000 | | | | 700,000 | | |
International Speedway | | | 900,000 | | | | 800,751 | | |
RONA (Canada) | | | 446,000 | | | | 0 | | |
Scotts Miracle-Gro | | | 2,600,000 | | | | 1,000,000 | | |
ADR = American Depositary Receipt
| | Number of Shares | |
| | 03/31/08 | | 06/30/08 | |
Finance | |
Anchor Bancorp Wisconsin | | | 774,000 | | | | 526,000 | | |
Glacier Bancorp | | | 2,996,000 | | | | 2,246,000 | | |
HCC Insurance Holdings | | | 3,965,000 | | | | 3,565,000 | | |
Markel | | | 149,000 | | | | 107,447 | | |
Meadowbrook Insurance Group | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 1,917,308 | | |
Philadelphia Consolidated Holding | | | 2,390,000 | | | | 2,120,000 | | |
Washington Federal | | | 2,725,000 | | | | 1,825,000 | | |
West Bancorporation | | | 1,312,000 | | | | 1,057,061 | | |
Health Care | |
Barrier Therapeutics | | | 1,780,000 | | | | 0 | | |
BioMarin | | | 3,610,000 | | | | 2,441,000 | | |
Collagenex Pharmaceuticals | | | 1,200,000 | | | | 0 | | |
Lincare Holdings | | | 1,300,000 | | | | 1,000,000 | | |
Medicis Pharmaceutical | | | 550,000 | | | | 0 | | |
Orthofix International | | | 1,443,000 | | | | 775,030 | | |
United Drug (Ireland) | | | 2,750,000 | | | | 2,456,700 | | |
Other Industries | |
DiamondRock Hospitality | | | 3,300,000 | | | | 1,900,000 | | |
Forest City Enterprises, Class B | | | 1,398,000 | | | | 1,188,000 | | |
Grupo Aeroportuario del Surest - ADR (Mexico) | | | 634,000 | | | | 0 | | |
Parkway Properties | | | 628,000 | | | | 0 | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Columbia Acorn Fund
Statement of Investments (Unaudited), June 30, 2008
Number of Shares | | | | Value (000) | |
| | | | | | | Equities: 97.5% | | |
Information 25.2% | | | |
| | > Business Software 3.8% | |
| 5,700,000 | | | Informatica (a)(b) | | $ | 85,728 | | |
| | | | Enterprise Data Integration Software | | | | | |
| 2,800,000 | | | Micros Systems (a) | | | 85,372 | | |
| | | | Information Systems for Restaurants & Hotels | | | | | |
| 12,400,000 | | | Novell (a) | | | 73,036 | | |
| | | | Directory, Operating System & Identity Management Software | | | | | |
| 1,550,000 | | | ANSYS (a) | | | 73,036 | | |
| | | | Simulation Software for Engineers & Designers | | | | | |
| 3,000,000 | | | Red Hat (a) | | | 62,070 | | |
| | | | Maintenance & Support for Opensource | | | | | |
| 1,950,000 | | | Quality Systems (b) | | | 57,096 | | |
| | | | IT Systems for Medical Groups & Ambulatory Care Centers | | | | | |
| 1,400,000 | | | Concur Technologies (a) | | | 46,522 | | |
| | | | Web Enabled Cost & Expense Management Software | | | | | |
| 2,425,000 | | | Kenexa (a)(b) | | | 45,687 | | |
| | | | Recruiting & Workforce Management Solutions | | | | | |
| 1,800,000 | | | Blackbaud | | | 38,520 | | |
| | | | Software & Services for Non-profits | | | | | |
| 3,050,000 | | | Radiant Systems (a)(b) | | | 32,727 | | |
| | | | Point of Sale Systems: Convenience Stores & Restaurants | | | | | |
| 3,500,000 | | | Epicor (a)(b) | | | 24,185 | | |
| | | | Software Systems to Run Small Businesses | | | | | |
| 1,100,000 | | | Avid Technology (a) | | | 18,689 | | |
| | | | Digital Nonlinear Editing Software & Systems | | | | | |
| 3,343,000 | | | Actuate (a)(b) | | | 13,071 | | |
| | | | Information Delivery Software & Solutions | | | | | |
| | | 655,739 | | |
| | > Instrumentation 3.5% | |
| 6,000,000 | | | Flir Systems (a) | | | 243,420 | | |
| | | | Infrared Cameras | | | | | |
| 3,240,000 | | | Trimble Navigation (a) | | | 115,668 | | |
| | | | GPS-based Instruments | | | | | |
| 900,000 | | | Mettler Toledo (a) | | | 85,374 | | |
| | | | Laboratory Equipment | | | | | |
| 900,000 | | | Varian (a) | | | 45,954 | | |
| | | | Analytical Instruments | | | | | |
| 600,000 | | | Dionex (a) | | | 39,822 | | |
| | | | Ion & Liquid Chromatography | | | | | |
| 2,000,000 | | | IPG Photonics (a) | | | 37,620 | | |
| | | | Fiber Lasers | | | | | |
| 1,160,000 | | | FARO Technologies (a)(b) | | | 29,197 | | |
| | | | Precision Measurement Equipment | | | | | |
| 400,000 | | | Hamamatsu Photonics (Japan) | | | 10,378 | | |
| | | | Optical Sensors for Medical & Industrial Applications | | | | | |
| | | 607,433 | | |
| | > Computer Hardware & Related Equipment 3.3% | |
| 3,800,000 | | | Amphenol | | | 170,544 | | |
| | | | Electronic Connectors | | | | | |
| 2,400,000 | | | II-VI (a)(b) | | | 83,808 | | |
| | | | Laser Components | | | | | |
Number of Shares | | | | Value (000) | |
| 2,125,000 | | | Belden CDT | | $ | 71,995 | | |
| | | | Specialty Cable | | | | | |
| 1,255,000 | | | Dolby Laboratories (a) | | | 50,577 | | |
| | | | Audio Technology for Consumer Electronics | | | | | |
| 1,155,000 | | | Zebra Technologies (a) | | | 37,699 | | |
| | | | Bar Code Printers | | | | | |
| 1,615,000 | | | Teradata (a) | | | 37,371 | | |
| | | | Enterprise Data Warehouse Systems | | | | | |
| 1,100,000 | | | Nice Systems - ADR (Israel) (a) | | | 32,527 | | |
| | | | Audio & Video Recording Solutions | | | | | |
| 575,000 | | | Rofin-Sinar Technologies (a) | | | 17,365 | | |
| | | | Laser Systems | | | | | |
| 920,000 | | | Stratasys (a) | | | 16,983 | | |
| | | | Rapid Prototyping Systems | | | | | |
| 659,777 | | | Excel Technology (a)(b) | | | 14,726 | | |
| | | | Laser Systems & Electro-optical Components | | | | | |
| 870,000 | | | Netgear (a) | | | 12,058 | | |
| | | | Networking Products for Small Business & Home | | | | | |
| 305,000 | | | Rogers (a) | | | 11,465 | | |
| | | | Printed Circuit Board Laminates & High-performance Foams | | | | | |
| 500,000 | | | Intermec (a) | | | 10,540 | | |
| | | | Bar Code & Wireless LAN Systems | | | | | |
| | | 567,658 | | |
| | > Mobile Communications 2.0% | |
| 4,500,000 | | | Crown Castle International (a) | | | 174,285 | | |
| | | | Communications Towers | | | | | |
| 3,500,000 | | | American Tower (a) | | | 147,875 | | |
| | | | Communications Towers in USA & Mexico | | | | | |
| 1,200,000 | | | MetroPCS Communications (a) | | | 21,252 | | |
| | | | Discount Cellular Telephone Services | | | | | |
| 1,500,000 | | | Globalstar (a) | | | 4,245 | | |
| | | | Satellite Mobile Voice & Data Carrier | | | | | |
| | | 347,657 | | |
| | > Gaming Equipment & Services 1.5% | |
| 3,400,000 | | | Bally Technologies (a)(b) | | | 114,920 | | |
| | | | Slot Machines & Software | | | | | |
| 3,000,000 | | | Scientific Games (a) | | | 88,860 | | |
| | | | Lottery Services Provider | | | | | |
| 2,115,000 | | | International Game Technology | | | 52,833 | | |
| | | | Slot Machines & Progressive Slots | | | | | |
| 1,050,000 | | | Shuffle Master (a) | | | 5,187 | | |
| | | | Card Shufflers & Casino Games | | | | | |
| | | 261,800 | | |
| | > Semiconductors & Related Equipment 1.5% | |
| 2,340,000 | | | Microsemi (a) | | | 58,921 | | |
| | | | Analog/Mixed-signal Semiconductors | | | | | |
| 1,420,000 | | | Littelfuse (a)(b) | | | 44,801 | | |
| | | | Little Fuses | | | | | |
| 3,614,000 | | | ON Semiconductor (a) | | | 33,140 | | |
| | | | Mixed-signal & Power Management Semiconductors | | | | | |
| 2,600,000 | | | Integrated Device Technology (a) | | | 25,844 | | |
| | | | Communications Semiconductors | | | | | |
| 2,035,000 | | | IXYS (a)(b) | | | 24,298 | | |
| | | | Power Semiconductors | | | | | |
| 1,035,000 | | | Supertex (a)(b) | | | 24,157 | | |
| | | | Mixed-signal Semiconductors | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Number of Shares | | | | Value (000) | |
| | > Semiconductors & Related Equipment—continued | |
| 3,000,000 | | | Entegris (a) | | $ | 19,650 | | |
| | | | Semiconductor Wafer Shipping & Handling Products | | | | | |
| 6,591,493 | | | Everlight Electronics (Taiwan) | | | 17,026 | | |
| | | | LED Packager | | | | | |
| 430,000 | | | Pericom Semiconductor (a) | | | 6,381 | | |
| | | | Interface ICs & Frequency Control Products | | | | | |
| | | 254,218 | | |
| | > CATV 1.3% | |
| 4,500,000 | | | Discovery Holding (a) | | | 98,820 | | |
| | | | CATV Programming | | | | | |
| 83,000 | | | Jupiter Telecommunications (Japan) | | | 64,330 | | |
| | | | Largest Cable Service Provider in Japan | | | | | |
| 1,500,000 | | | Liberty Global, Series C (a) | | | 45,540 | | |
| | | | CATV Franchises Outside the USA | | | | | |
| 2,500,000 | | | Mediacom Communications (a) | | | 13,350 | | |
| | | | CATV Franchises | | | | | |
| | | 222,040 | | |
| | > Telephone Services 1.3% | |
| 8,100,000 | | | TW Telecom (a)(b) | | | 129,843 | | |
| | | | Fiber Optic Telephone/Data Services | | | | | |
| 3,500,000 | | | Cogent Communications (a)(b) | | | 46,900 | | |
| | | | Internet Data Pipelines | | | | | |
| 3,500,000 | | | PAETEC Holding (a) | | | 22,225 | | |
| | | | Telephone/Data Services for Business | | | | | |
| 3,000,000 | | | General Communications (a)(b) | | | 20,610 | | |
| | | | CATV, Web, Phone & Commercial Communications Provider in Alaska | | | | | |
| | | 219,578 | | |
| | > Financial Processors 1.1% | |
| 2,774,000 | | | Global Payments | | | 129,269 | | |
| | | | Credit Card Processor | | | | | |
| 2,500,000 | | | Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (Hong Kong) | | | 36,551 | | |
| | | | Hong Kong Equity & Derivatives Market Operator | | | | | |
| 4,000,000 | | | Singapore Exchange (Singapore) | | | 20,315 | | |
| | | | Singapore Equity & Derivatives Market Operator | | | | | |
| | | 186,135 | | |
| | > Internet Related 1.0% | |
| 9,500,000 | | | SkillSoft - ADR (a)(b) | | | 85,880 | | |
| | | | Web-based Learning Solutions (E-Learning) | | | | | |
| 3,400,000 | | | ValueClick (a) | | | 51,510 | | |
| | | | Internet Advertising | | | | | |
| 2,000,000 | | | Switch & Data Facilities (a)(b) | | | 33,980 | | |
| | | | Network Neutral Data Centers | | | | | |
| 1,400,000 | | | TheStreet.com | | | 9,114 | | |
| | | | Financial Information Website Publisher | | | | | |
| | | 180,484 | | |
| | > Business Information & Marketing Services 0.8% | |
| 2,500,000 | | | Navigant Consulting (a)(b) | | | 48,900 | | |
| | | | Financial Consulting Firm | | | | | |
Number of Shares | | | | Value (000) | |
| 1,500,000 | | | Viad (b) | | $ | 38,685 | | |
| | | | Trade Show Services, Travel & Tours | | | | | |
| 420,000 | | | FTI Consulting (a) | | | 28,753 | | |
| | | | Financial Consulting Firm | | | | | |
| 2,000,000 | | | Voyager Learning (a)(b) | | | 10,900 | | |
| | | | Education Services for the K-12 Market | | | | | |
| 2,000,000 | | | Infogroup | | | 8,780 | | |
| | | | Business Data for Sales Leads | | | | | |
| 250,000 | | | Getty Images (a) | | | 8,483 | | |
| | | | Photographs for Publications & Electronic Media | | | | | |
| | | 144,501 | | |
| | > Telecommunications Equipment 0.8% | |
| 15,374,600 | | | Tellabs (a) | | | 71,492 | | |
| | | | Telecommunications Equipment | | | | | |
| 2,030,000 | | | Polycom (a) | | | 49,451 | | |
| | | | Video Conferencing Equipment | | | | | |
| 655,000 | | | Ciena (a) | | | 15,176 | | |
| | | | Optical Transport & Broadband Access Equipment | | | | | |
| | | 136,119 | | |
| | > Publishing 0.6% | |
| 1,200,000 | | | NAVTEQ (a) | | | 92,400 | | |
| | | | Map Data for Electronic Devices | | | | | |
| 1,300,000 | | | Informa Group (United Kingdom) | | | 10,694 | | |
| | | | Global Publisher & Event Organizer | | | | | |
| 900,000 | | | Prisa (Spain) | | | 9,636 | | |
| | | | Leading Spanish-speaking Publisher | | | | | |
| | | 112,730 | | |
| | > Computer Services 0.6% | |
| 5,000,000 | | | iGate (a)(b) | | | 40,650 | | |
| | | | IT & Business Process Outsourcing Services | | | | | |
| 4,600,000 | | | Hackett Group (a)(b) | | | 26,404 | | |
| | | | IT Integration & Best Practice Research | | | | | |
| 1,150,000 | | | SRA International (a) | | | 25,829 | | |
| | | | Government IT Services | | | | | |
| 406,531 | | | Virtusa (a) | | | 4,118 | | |
| | | | Offshore IT Outsourcing | | | | | |
| | | 97,001 | | |
| | > Electronics Distribution 0.5% | |
| 3,240,000 | | | Avnet (a) | | | 88,387 | | |
| | | | Electronic Components Distribution | | | | | |
| | | 88,387 | | |
| | > Consumer Software 0.5% | |
| 3,000,000 | | | THQ (a) | | | 60,780 | | |
| | | | Entertainment Software | | | | | |
| 650,000 | | | Activision (a) | | | 22,145 | | |
| | | | Entertainment Software | | | | | |
| | | 82,925 | | |
| | > Contract Manufacturing 0.4% | |
| 1,475,000 | | | Plexus (a) | | | 40,828 | | |
| | | | Electronic Manufacturing Services | | | | | |
| 24,250,000 | | | Sanmina-SCI (a) | | | 31,040 | | |
| | | | Electronic Manufacturing Services | | | | | |
| | | 71,868 | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Columbia Acorn Fund
Statement of Investments (Unaudited), continued
Number of Shares | | | | Value (000) | |
| | > Satellite Broadcasting & Services 0.3% | |
| 1,456,700 | | | SES Global (France) | | $ | 36,925 | | |
| | | | Satellite Broadcasting Services | | | | | |
| 520,000 | | | Liberty Media - Entertainment (a) | | | 12,600 | | |
| | | | Satellite TV Operations & CATV Programming | | | | | |
| | | 49,525 | | |
| | > Television Programming 0.1% | |
| 2,000,000 | | | Lions Gate Entertainment (a) | | | 20,720 | | |
| | | | Film & TV Studio | | | | | |
| | | 20,720 | | |
| | > Advertising 0.1% | |
| 1,250,000 | | | VisionChina Media - ADR (China) (a) | | | 19,838 | | |
| | | | Advertising on Digital Screens in China's Mass Transit System | | | | | |
| | | 19,838 | | |
| | > Radio 0.1% | |
| 1,400,000 | | | Saga Communications (a)(b) | | | 7,014 | | |
| | | | Radio Stations in Small- & Mid-sized Cities | | | | | |
| 1,500,000 | | | Cumulus Media (a) | | | 5,910 | | |
| | | | Radio Stations in Small Cities | | | | | |
| 1,541,000 | | | Salem Communications (b) | | | 3,036 | | |
| | | | Radio Stations for Religious Programming | | | | | |
| 2,400,000 | | | Spanish Broadcasting System (a)(b) | | | 2,736 | | |
| | | | Spanish Language Radio Stations | | | | | |
| | | 18,696 | | |
| | > TV Broadcasting 0.1% | |
| 2,500,000 | | | Entravision Communications (a) | | | 10,050 | | |
| | | | Spanish Language TV & Radio Stations | | | | | |
| 1,750,000 | | | Gray Television | | | 5,023 | | |
| | | | Mid-market Affiliated TV Stations | | | | | |
| | | 15,073 | | |
Information: Total | | | 4,360,125 | | |
Industrial Goods & Services 18.9% | | | |
| | > Machinery 7.2% | |
| 5,000,000 | | | Ametek | | | 236,100 | | |
| | | | Aerospace/Industrial Instruments | | | | | |
| 4,200,000 | | | Donaldson (b) | | | 187,488 | | |
| | | | Industrial Air Filtration | | | | | |
| 3,500,000 | | | Clarcor (b) | | | 122,850 | | |
| | | | Mobile & Industrial Filters | | | | | |
| 2,200,000 | | | ESCO Technologies (a)(b) | | | 103,224 | | |
| | | | Automatic Electric Meter Readers | | | | | |
| 2,850,000 | | | Pentair | | | 99,807 | | |
| | | | Pumps & Water Treatment | | | | | |
| 1,800,000 | | | Kaydon (b) | | | 92,538 | | |
| | | | Specialized Friction & Motion Control Products | | | | | |
| 1,250,000 | | | Nordson | | | 91,112 | | |
| | | | Dispensing Systems for Adhesives & Coatings | | | | | |
| 2,050,000 | | | Mine Safety Appliances (b) | | | 81,980 | | |
| | | | Safety Equipment | | | | | |
| 1,400,000 | | | Pall | | | 55,552 | | |
| | | | Filtration & Fluids Clarification | | | | | |
| 1,350,000 | | | Toro | | | 44,915 | | |
| | | | Turf Maintenance Equipment | | | | | |
Number of Shares | | | | Value (000) | |
| 1,100,000 | | | MOOG (a) | | $ | 40,964 | | |
| | | | Motion Control Products for Aerospace, Defense & Industrial Markets | | | | | |
| 1,900,000 | | | Oshkosh Truck | | | 39,311 | | |
| | | | Specialty Truck Manufacturer | | | | | |
| 423,000 | | | Lincoln Electric | | | 33,290 | | |
| | | | Welding Equipment & Consumables | | | | | |
| 360,000 | | | Union Tool (Japan) | | | 10,476 | | |
| | | | Precision Drill Bit Manufacturer | | | | | |
| | | 1,239,607 | | |
| | > Other Industrial Services 3.1% | |
| 5,500,000 | | | Expeditors International of Washington | | | 236,500 | | |
| | | | International Freight Forwarder | | | | | |
| 1,900,000 | | | Forward Air (b) | | | 65,740 | | |
| | | | Freight Transportation Between Airports | | | | | |
| 2,250,000 | | | UTI Worldwide | | | 44,887 | | |
| | | | Global Logistics & Freight Forwarding | | | | | |
| 1,750,000 | | | Mobile Mini (a)(b) | | | 35,000 | | |
| | | | Portable Storage Units Leasing | | | | | |
| 2,000,000 | | | American Reprographics (a) | | | 33,300 | | |
| | | | Document Management & Logistics | | | | | |
| 2,300,000 | | | TrueBlue (a)(b) | | | 30,383 | | |
| | | | Temporary Manual Labor | | | | | |
| 1,122,000 | | | Imtech (Netherlands) | | | 26,374 | | |
| | | | Engineering & Technical Services | | | | | |
| 2,000,000 | | | American Commercial Lines (a) | | | 21,860 | | |
| | | | Operator/Builder of Inland Barges | | | | | |
| 600,000 | | | G&K Services | | | 18,276 | | |
| | | | Uniform Rental | | | | | |
| 800,000 | | | Intertek Testing (United Kingdom) | | | 15,744 | | |
| | | | Testing, Inspection & Certification Services | | | | | |
| 615,000 | | | TAL International Group | | | 13,985 | | |
| | | | Intermodal Freight Containers Leasing | | | | | |
| | | 542,049 | | |
| | > Industrial Materials & Specialty Chemicals 2.3% | |
| 1,950,000 | | | Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile - ADR (Chile) | | | 90,870 | | |
| | | | Producer of Specialty Fertilizers, Lithium & Iodine | | | | | |
| 1,000,000 | | | Cytec Industries | | | 54,560 | | |
| | | | Aerospace Composites & Specialty Chemical | | | | | |
| 600,000 | | | Greif | | | 38,418 | | |
| | | | Industrial Packaging | | | | | |
| 1,260,000 | | | Albany International | | | 36,540 | | |
| | | | Paper Machine Clothing & Advanced Textiles | | | | | |
| 400,000 | | | Novozymes (Denmark) | | | 36,144 | | |
| | | | Industrial Enzymes | | | | | |
| 900,000 | | | Albemarle | | | 35,919 | | |
| | | | Refinery Catalysts & Other Specialty Chemicals | | | | | |
| 15,000 | | | Sika (Switzerland) | | | 23,611 | | |
| | | | Chemicals for Construction & Industrial Applications | | | | | |
| 1,378,000 | | | Drew Industries (a)(b) | | | 21,979 | | |
| | | | RV & Manufactured Home Components | | | | | |
| 2,850,000 | | | Kansai Paint (Japan) | | | 19,727 | | |
| | | | Paint Producer in Japan, India, China & Southeast Asia | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Number of Shares | | | | Value (000) | |
| | > Industrial Materials & Specialty Chemicals—continued | |
| 267,200 | | | Carbone Lorraine (France) | | $ | 14,728 | | |
| | | | Advanced Industrial Materials | | | | | |
| 350,000 | | | Aptargroup | | | 14,683 | | |
| | | | Dispensing Systems for Consumer Products & Pharmaceuticals | | | | | |
| 101,500 | | | Intrepid Potash (a) | | | 6,677 | | |
| | | | U.S. Potash Producer | | | | | |
| | | 393,856 | | |
| | > Industrial Distribution 1.9% | |
| 1,925,000 | | | Airgas | | | 112,401 | | |
| | | | Industrial Gas Distributor | | | | | |
| 1,300,000 | | | WW Grainger | | | 106,340 | | |
| | | | Industrial Distribution | | | | | |
| 2,100,000 | | | Watsco (b) | | | 87,780 | | |
| | | | HVAC Distribution | | | | | |
| 1,700,000 | | | Interline Brands (a)(b) | | | 27,081 | | |
| | | | Industrial Distribution | | | | | |
| | | 333,602 | | |
| | > Construction 1.4% | |
| 750,000 | | | Martin Marietta Materials | | | 77,692 | | |
| | | | Aggregates | | | | | |
| 2,200,000 | | | Simpson Manufacturing | | | 52,228 | | |
| | | | Wall Joint Maker | | | | | |
| 850,000 | | | Texas Industries | | | 47,711 | | |
| | | | Aggregates, Cement & Concrete | | | | | |
| 775,000 | | | Vulcan Materials | | | 46,330 | | |
| | | | Aggregates, Concrete & Asphalt | | | | | |
| 484,000 | | | M/I Homes | | | 7,613 | | |
| | | | Home Builder | | | | | |
| | | 231,574 | | |
| | > Conglomerates 0.9% | |
| 4,150,500 | | | Hexagon (Sweden) | | | 75,809 | | |
| | | | Measurement Equipment & Polymers | | | | | |
| 2,822,455 | | | Aalberts Industries (Netherlands) | | | 53,326 | | |
| | | | Flow Control & Heat Treatment | | | | | |
| 600,000 | | | Ibiden (Japan) | | | 21,811 | | |
| | | | Electronic Parts & Ceramics | | | | | |
| | | 150,946 | | |
| | > Outsourcing Services 0.8% | |
| 2,300,000 | | | Quanta Services (a) | | | 76,521 | | |
| | | | Electrical & Telecom Construction Services | | | | | |
| 2,025,000 | | | Administaff (b) | | | 56,477 | | |
| | | | Professional Employer Organization | | | | | |
| 600,000 | | | GP Strategies (a) | | | 6,030 | | |
| | | | Training Programs | | | | | |
| | | 139,028 | | |
| | > Waste Management 0.7% | |
| 2,250,000 | | | Waste Connections (a) | | | 71,842 | | |
| | | | Solid Waste Management | | | | | |
| 4,130,000 | | | Allied Waste Industries (a) | | | 52,121 | | |
| | | | Solid Waste Management | | | | | |
| | | 123,963 | | |
| | > Electrical Components 0.4% | |
| 1,100,000 | | | Acuity Brands | | | 52,888 | | |
| | | | Commercial Lighting Fixtures | | | | | |
Number of Shares | | | | Value (000) | |
| 1,125,000 | | | Ushio (Japan) | | $ | 18,382 | | |
| | | | Industrial Light Sources | | | | | |
| | | 71,270 | | |
| | > Steel 0.2% | |
| 550,000 | | | Commercial Metals | | | 20,735 | | |
| | | | Vertically Integrated Steelmaker | | | | | |
| 322,790 | | | Haynes International (a) | | | 18,576 | | |
| | | | Producer of High Performance Alloys | | | | | |
| | | 39,311 | | |
Industrial Goods & Services: Total | | | 3,265,206 | | |
Energy & Minerals 14.6% | | | |
| | > Oil & Gas Producers 7.1% | |
| 2,700,000 | | | Ultra Petroleum (a) | | | 265,140 | | |
| | | | Oil & Gas Producer | | | | | |
| 2,675,000 | | | XTO Energy | | | 183,264 | | |
| | | | Oil & Gas Producer | | | | | |
| 3,600,000 | | | Southwestern Energy (a) | | | 171,396 | | |
| | | | Oil & Gas Producer | | | | | |
| 2,400,000 | | | Equitable Resources | | | 165,744 | | |
| | | | Natural Gas Producer & Utility | | | | | |
| 1,700,000 | | | Carrizo Oil & Gas (a)(b) | | | 115,753 | | |
| | | | Explores for Natural Gas & Crude Oil | | | | | |
| 1,500,000 | | | Range Resources | | | 98,310 | | |
| | | | Oil & Gas Producer | | | | | |
| 5,020,550 | | | Pacific Rubiales Energy (Canada) (a) | | | 66,123 | | |
| | | | Oil Production & Exploration in Colombia | | | | | |
| 1,400,000 | | | Denbury Resources (a) | | | 51,100 | | |
| | | | Oil Producer Using Co2 Injection | | | | | |
| 2,400,000 | | | Tullow Oil (United Kingdom) | | | 45,653 | | |
| | | | Oil & Gas Producer | | | | | |
| 350,000 | | | Cabot Oil & Gas | | | 23,706 | | |
| | | | Large Natural Gas Producer in Appalachia & Gulf Coast | | | | | |
| 745,627 | | | Rex Energy (a) | | | 19,685 | | |
| | | | Oil & Gas Producer | | | | | |
| 2,000,000 | | | Vaalco Energy (a) | | | 16,940 | | |
| | | | Oil & Gas Producer | | | | | |
| 762,000 | | | UTS Energy (Canada) (a) | | | 4,454 | | |
| | | | Operator of Canadian Oil Sands Mines | | | | | |
| | | 1,227,268 | | |
| | > Oil Services 7.0% | |
| 5,340,000 | | | FMC Technologies (a) | | | 410,806 | | |
| | | | Oil & Gas Wellhead Manufacturer | | | | | |
| 3,988,636 | | | Fugro (Netherlands) (b) | | | 340,685 | | |
| | | | Oilfield Services | | | | | |
| 1,200,000 | | | Atwood Oceanics (a) | | | 149,208 | | |
| | | | Offshore Drilling Contractor | | | | | |
| 1,055,000 | | | Exterran Holdings (a) | | | 75,422 | | |
| | | | Natural Gas Compressor Rental & Fabrication | | | | | |
| 1,675,000 | | | Dresser-Rand Group (a) | | | 65,493 | | |
| | | | Largest Manufacturer of Compressors | | | | | |
| 1,750,000 | | | Tesco (a) | | | 55,913 | | |
| | | | Developing New Well Drilling Technologies | | | | | |
| 1,988,000 | | | Tetra Technologies (a) | | | 47,135 | | |
| | | | U.S.-based Service Company with Life of Field Approach | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Columbia Acorn Fund
Statement of Investments (Unaudited), continued
Number of Shares | | | | Value (000) | |
| | > Oil Services—continued | |
| 1,283,100 | | | ShawCor (Canada) | | $ | 45,299 | | |
| | | | Oil & Gas Pipeline Products | | | | | |
| 655,814 | | | SBM Offshore (Netherlands) | | | 24,203 | | |
| | | | Builds & Leases Offshore Vessels to Process & Store Crude Oil | | | | | |
| 115,515 | | | Bristow (a) | | | 5,717 | | |
| | | | Largest Provider of Helicopter Services to Offshore Oil & Gas Producers | | | | | |
| | | 1,219,881 | | |
| | > Mining 0.3% | |
| 7,725,000 | | | Uranium One (South Africa) (a) | | | 36,364 | | |
| | | | Uranium Mines in South Africa, Kazakhstan, Australia & the U.S. | | | | | |
| 1,000,000 | | | Ivanhoe Mines (Canada) (a) | | | 10,836 | | |
| | | | Copper Mine Project in Mongolia | | | | | |
| | | 47,200 | | |
| | > Oil Refining, Marketing & Distribution 0.1% | |
| 435,000 | | | Oneok | | | 21,241 | | |
| | | | Natural Gas Distribution, Pipeline Processing & Trading | | | | | |
| | | 21,241 | | |
| | > Alternative Energy 0.1% | |
| 1,730,000 | | | Synthesis Energy Systems (a) | | | 15,570 | | |
| | | | Owner/Operator of Gasification Plants | | | | | |
| | | 15,570 | | |
Energy & Minerals: Total | | | 2,531,160 | | |
Consumer Goods & Services 13.5% | | | |
| | > Retail 3.1% | |
| 3,140,000 | | | Abercrombie & Fitch | | | 196,815 | | |
| | | | Teen Apparel Retailer | | | | | |
| 4,850,000 | | | Urban Outfitters (a) | | | 151,272 | | |
| | | | Apparel & Home Specialty Retailer | | | | | |
| 1,975,000 | | | J Crew Group (a) | | | 65,195 | | |
| | | | Multi-channel Branded Retailer | | | | | |
| 2,523,067 | | | Talbots | | | 29,242 | | |
| | | | Women's Specialty Retailer | | | | | |
| 4,930,000 | | | Chico's FAS (a) | | | 26,474 | | |
| | | | Women's Specialty Retailer | | | | | |
| 700,000 | | | Lululemon Athletica (a) | | | 20,342 | | |
| | | | Premium Active Apparel Retailer | | | | | |
| 2,800,000 | | | Christopher & Banks (b) | | | 19,040 | | |
| | | | Women's Apparel Retailer | | | | | |
| 1,200,000 | | | Gaiam (a)(b) | | | 16,212 | | |
| | | | Healthy Living Catalogs & E-Commerce | | | | | |
| 550,000 | | | Family Dollar | | | 10,967 | | |
| | | | Discount Retailer | | | | | |
| | | 535,559 | | |
| | > Other Consumer Services 2.0% | |
| 2,200,000 | | | ITT Educational Services (a)(b) | | | 181,786 | | |
| | | | Post-secondary Degree Services | | | | | |
| 1,275,000 | | | Weight Watchers International | | | 45,403 | | |
| | | | Weight Loss Programs | | | | | |
| 925,000 | | | Life Time Fitness (a) | | | 27,334 | | |
| | | | Sport & Fitness Club Operator | | | | | |
Number of Shares | | | | Value (000) | |
| 1,500,000 | | | Career Education (a) | | $ | 21,915 | | |
| | | | Post-secondary Education | | | | | |
| 1,500,000 | | �� | Universal Technical Institute (a)(b) | | | 18,690 | | |
| | | | Vocational Training | | | | | |
| 2,550,000 | | | Princeton Review (a)(b) | | | 17,238 | | |
| | | | College Preparation Courses | | | | | |
| 2,100,000 | | | Park24 (Japan) | | | 12,716 | | |
| | | | Parking Lot Operator | | | | | |
| 110,000 | | | Pierre & Vacances (France) | | | 11,316 | | |
| | | | Vacation Apartment Lets | | | | | |
| 100,000 | | | Lincoln Technical Institute (a) | | | 1,163 | | |
| | | | Vocational Training | | | | | |
| | | 337,561 | | |
| | > Apparel 1.7% | |
| 7,330,000 | | | Coach (a) | | | 211,691 | | |
| | | | Designer & Retailer of Branded Leather Accessories | | | | | |
| 3,000,000 | | | Billabong International (Australia) | | | 31,060 | | |
| | | | Action Sports Apparel Brand Manager | | | | | |
| 900,000 | | | True Religion Apparel (a) | | | 23,985 | | |
| | | | Premium Denim | | | | | |
| 1,069,000 | | | Oxford Industries (b) | | | 20,471 | | |
| | | | Branded & Private Label Apparel | | | | | |
| 550,000 | | | Under Armour (a) | | | 14,102 | | |
| | | | Performance Apparel Wholesaler | | | | | |
| | | 301,309 | | |
| | > Travel 1.3% | |
| 2,390,000 | | | Vail Resorts (a)(b) | | | 102,364 | | |
| | | | Ski Resort Operator & Developer | | | | | |
| 4,000,000 | | | Expedia (a) | | | 73,520 | | |
| | | | Online Travel Services Company | | | | | |
| 2,100,000 | | | Choice Hotels | | | 55,650 | | |
| | | | Franchisor of Budget Hotel Brands | | | | | |
| | | 231,534 | | |
| | > Furniture & Textiles 1.1% | |
| 4,000,000 | | | Herman Miller (b) | | | 99,560 | | |
| | | | Office Furniture | | | | | |
| 3,800,000 | | | Knoll (b) | | | 46,170 | | |
| | | | Office Furniture | | | | | |
| 2,000,000 | | | HNI | | | 35,320 | | |
| | | | Office Furniture & Fireplaces | | | | | |
| 600,000 | | | American Woodmark | | | 12,678 | | |
| | | | Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturer | | | | | |
| | | 193,728 | | |
| | > Nondurables 1.0% | |
| 1,010,000 | | | Chattem (a)(b) | | | 65,701 | | |
| | | | Personal Care Products | | | | | |
| 2,500,000 | | | Jarden (a) | | | 45,600 | | |
| | | | Branded Household Products | | | | | |
| 1,900,000 | | | Helen of Troy (a)(b) | | | 30,628 | | |
| | | | Hair Dryers & Curling Irons | | | | | |
| 1,000,000 | | | Scotts Miracle-Gro | | | 17,570 | | |
| | | | Consumer Lawn & Garden Products | | | | | |
| 225,000 | | | Energizer Holdings (a) | | | 16,445 | | |
| | | | Household & Personal Care Products | | | | | |
| | | 175,944 | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Number of Shares | | | | Value (000) | |
| | > Casinos & Gaming 0.8% | |
| 1,700,000 | | | Penn National Gaming (a) | | $ | 54,655 | | |
| | | | Regional Casino Operator | | | | | |
| 4,050,000 | | | Pinnacle Entertainment (a)(b) | | | 42,485 | | |
| | | | Regional Casino Operator | | | | | |
| 2,380,000 | | | Intralot (Greece) | | | 40,844 | | |
| | | | Lottery & Gaming Systems & Services | | | | | |
| | | 137,984 | | |
| | > Leisure Products 0.7% | |
| 800,751 | | | International Speedway | | | 31,253 | | |
| | | | Largest Motorsports Racetrack Owner & Operator | | | | | |
| 1,416,000 | | | Speedway Motorsports | | | 28,858 | | |
| | | | Motorsports Racetrack Owner & Operator | | | | | |
| 1,250,000 | | | Thor Industries | | | 26,575 | | |
| | | | RV & Bus Manufacturer | | | | | |
| 5,410,390 | | | Ducati Motor (Italy) (a) | | | 13,945 | | |
| | | | Motorcycles & Related Merchandise | | | | | |
| 2,766,000 | | | Fleetwood Enterprises (a) | | | 7,247 | | |
| | | | RV & Manufactured Home Maker | | | | | |
| 640,000 | | | Winnebago | | | 6,521 | | |
| | | | Premier Motorhome Maker | | | | | |
| | | 114,399 | | |
| | > Restaurants 0.6% | |
| 2,145,000 | | | Sonic (a) | | | 31,746 | | |
| | | | Quick Service Restaurant | | | | | |
| 1,000,000 | | | Red Robin Gourmet Burgers (a)(b) | | | 27,740 | | |
| | | | Casual Dining Restaurant | | | | | |
| 1,150,000 | | | Cheesecake Factory (a) | | | 18,296 | | |
| | | | Casual Dining Restaurants | | | | | |
| 1,800,000 | | | AFC Enterprises (a)(b) | | | 14,382 | | |
| | | | Popeyes Restaurants | | | | | |
| 800,000 | | | California Pizza Kitchen (a) | | | 8,952 | | |
| | | | Casual Dining Restaurant | | | | | |
| | | 101,116 | | |
| | > Food & Beverage 0.6% | |
| 1,600,000 | | | Hansen Natural (a) | | | 46,112 | | |
| | | | Alternative Beverages | | | | | |
| 4,600,000 | | | Smart Balance (a)(b) | | | 33,166 | | |
| | | | Healthy Food Products | | | | | |
| 700,000 | | | IAWS Group (Ireland) | | | 17,524 | | |
| | | | Baked Goods | | | | | |
| | | 96,802 | | |
| | > Consumer Goods Distribution 0.3% | |
| 2,890,000 | | | Pool (b) | | | 51,326 | | |
| | | | Distributor of Swimming Pool Supplies & Equipment | | | | | |
| | | 51,326 | | |
| | > Cruise Lines 0.1% | |
| 1,000,000 | | | Royal Caribbean Cruises | | | 22,470 | | |
| | | | Largest Cruise Line | | | | | |
| | | 22,470 | | |
| | > Other Entertainment 0.1% | |
| 435,000 | | | CTS Eventim (Germany) | | | 17,430 | | |
| | | | Event Ticket Sales | | | | | |
| | | 17,430 | | |
Number of Shares | | | | Value (000) | |
| | > Other Durable Goods 0.1% | |
| 1,500,000 | | | Champion Enterprises (a) | | $ | 8,775 | | |
| | | | Manufactured Homes | | | | | |
| 172,000 | | | Cavco Industries (a) | | | 5,630 | | |
| | | | Higher End Manufactured Homes | | | | | |
| | | 14,405 | | |
Consumer Goods & Services: Total | | | 2,331,567 | | |
Finance 12.3% | | | |
| | > Insurance 4.0% | |
| 1,748,000 | | | Leucadia National | | | 82,051 | | |
| | | | Insurance Holding Company | | | | | |
| 8,250,000 | | | Conseco (a) | | | 81,840 | | |
| | | | Life, Long-term Care & Medical Supplement Insurance | | | | | |
| 1,200,000 | | | Assurant | | | 79,152 | | |
| | | | Specialty Insurance | | | | | |
| 3,565,000 | | | HCC Insurance Holdings | | | 75,364 | | |
| | | | Specialty Insurance | | | | | |
| 2,120,000 | | | Philadelphia Consolidated Holding (a) | | | 72,017 | | |
| | | | Specialty Insurance | | | | | |
| 2,000,000 | | | Delphi Financial Group | | | 46,280 | | |
| | | | Group Employee Benefit Products & Services | | | | | |
| 107,447 | | | Markel (a) | | | 39,433 | | |
| | | | Specialty Insurance | | | | | |
| 995,000 | | | Protective Life | | | 37,860 | | |
| | | | Life Insurance | | | | | |
| 740,000 | | | StanCorp Financial Group | | | 34,750 | | |
| | | | Group Life & Disability Insurance | | | | | |
| 1,000,000 | | | Endurance Specialty Holdings | | | 30,790 | | |
| | | | Commercial Lines Insurance/Reinsurance | | | | | |
| 564,515 | | | Navigators Group (a) | | | 30,512 | | |
| | | | Specialty Insurance | | | | | |
| 1,420,000 | | | Selective Insurance Group | | | 26,639 | | |
| | | | Commercial & Personal Lines Insurance | | | | | |
| 1,000,000 | | | Aspen Insurance | | | 23,670 | | |
| | | | Commercial Lines Insurance/Reinsurance | | | | | |
| 1,917,308 | | | Meadowbrook Insurance Group (b) | | | 10,162 | | |
| | | | Specialty Insurance Products & Services | | | | | |
| 500,000 | | | Stewart Information Services | | | 9,670 | | |
| | | | Title Company | | | | | |
| | | 680,190 | | |
| | > Banks 2.9% | |
| 3,500,000 | | | BOK Financial (b) | | | 187,075 | | |
| | | | Tulsa-based Southwest Bank | | | | | |
| 3,511,000 | | | Associated Banc-Corp | | | 67,727 | | |
| | | | Midwest Bank | | | | | |
| 3,750,000 | | | TCF Financial | | | 45,113 | | |
| | | | Great Lakes Bank | | | | | |
| 1,960,000 | | | MB Financial (b) | | | 44,041 | | |
| | | | Chicago Bank | | | | | |
| 2,730,000 | | | Valley National Bancorp | | | 43,052 | | |
| | | | New Jersey/New York Bank | | | | | |
| 2,246,000 | | | Glacier Bancorp | | | 35,914 | | |
| | | | Mountain States Bank | | | | | |
| 400,000 | | | SVB Financial Group (a) | | | 19,244 | | |
| | | | Bank to Venture Capitalists | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Statement of Investments (Unaudited), continued
Number of Shares | | | | Value (000) | |
| | > Banks—continued | |
| 1,700,000 | | | Nara Bancorp (b) | | $ | 18,241 | | |
| | | | Korean Focused L.A. Bank | | | | | |
| 1,200,000 | | | TriCo Bancshares (b) | | | 13,140 | | |
| | | | California Central Valley Community Bank | | | | | |
| 1,057,061 | | | West Bancorporation (b) | | | 9,196 | | |
| | | | Des Moines Commercial Bank | | | | | |
| 837,000 | | | West Coast Bancorp (b) | | | 7,257 | | |
| | | | Portland Small Business Bank | | | | | |
| 450,000 | | | First Busey | | | 5,949 | | |
| | | | Illinois Bank | | | | | |
| 338,165 | | | Greene County Bancshares | | | 4,741 | | |
| | | | Tennessee Bank | | | | | |
| | | 500,690 | | |
| | > Brokerage & Money Management 2.1% | |
| 6,168,000 | | | SEI Investments | | | 145,071 | | |
| | | | Mutual Fund Administration & Investment Management | | | | | |
| 3,405,000 | | | Eaton Vance | | | 135,383 | | |
| | | | Specialty Mutual Funds | | | | | |
| 250,000 | | | Affiliated Managers Group (a) | | | 22,515 | | |
| | | | Asset Manager Holding Company | | | | | |
| 600,000 | | | Lazard | | | 20,490 | | |
| | | | Investment & Acquistition Advisory | | | | | |
| 600,000 | | | Cohen & Steers | | | 15,582 | | |
| | | | Top REIT Fund Manager | | | | | |
| 450,000 | | | Investment Technology Group (a) | | | 15,057 | | |
| | | | Electronic Trading | | | | | |
| 550,000 | | | KBW (a) | | | 11,319 | | |
| | | | Investment Bank to Financial Industry | | | | | |
| | | 365,417 | | |
| | > Finance Companies 1.7% | |
| 7,235,000 | | | AmeriCredit (a)(b) | | | 62,366 | | |
| | | | Auto Lending | | | | | |
| 1,675,000 | | | World Acceptance (a)(b) | | | 56,397 | | |
| | | | Personal Loans | | | | | |
| 2,000,000 | | | McGrath Rentcorp (b) | | | 49,180 | | |
| | | | Temporary Space & IT Rentals | | | | | |
| 795,000 | | | GATX | | | 35,242 | | |
| | | | Rail Car Lessor | | | | | |
| 2,500,000 | | | H&E Equipment Services (a)(b) | | | 30,050 | | |
| | | | Heavy Equipment Leasing | | | | | |
| 1,500,000 | | | CAI International (a)(b) | | | 26,100 | | |
| | | | International Container Leasing & Management | | | | | |
| 550,000 | | | Aaron Rents | | | 12,281 | | |
| | | | Rent to Own | | | | | |
| 850,000 | | | Electro Rent | | | 10,659 | | |
| | | | Test & Measurement Rentals | | | | | |
| 1,091,000 | | | Marlin Business Services (a)(b) | | | 7,561 | | |
| | | | Small Equipment Leasing | | | | | |
| | | 289,836 | | |
| | > Savings & Loans 1.6% | |
| 13,291,000 | | | People's United | | | 207,340 | | |
| | | | Connecticut Savings & Loan | | | | | |
| 750,000 | | | Housing Development Finance (India) | | | 33,713 | | |
| | | | Indian Mortgage Lender | | | | | |
| 1,825,000 | | | Washington Federal | | | 33,032 | | |
| | | | Traditional Thrift | | | | | |
Number of Shares | | | | Value (000) | |
| 360,000 | | | Provident New York Bancorp | | $ | 3,982 | | |
| | | | New York State Thrift | | | | | |
| 526,000 | | | Anchor Bancorp Wisconsin | | | 3,687 | | |
| | | | Wisconsin Thrift | | | | | |
| | | 281,754 | | |
Finance: Total | | | 2,117,887 | | |
Health Care 8.7% | | | |
| | > Medical Equipment & Devices 2.6% | |
| 1,350,000 | | | Alexion Pharmaceuticals (a) | | | 97,875 | | |
| | | | Biotech Focused on Orphan Diseases | | | | | |
| 3,516,000 | | | Hologic (a) | | | 76,649 | | |
| | | | Diagnostic & Medical Imaging Equipment for Women's Health | | | | | |
| 725,000 | | | Illumina (a) | | | 63,155 | | |
| | | | Leading Tools & Service Provider for Genetic Analysis | | | | | |
| 1,000,000 | | | Edwards Lifesciences (a) | | | 62,040 | | |
| | | | Heart Valves | | | | | |
| 870,000 | | | Vital Signs (b) | | | 49,398 | | |
| | | | Anesthesia, Respiratory & Sleep Products | | | | | |
| 700,000 | | | Haemonetics (a) | | | 38,822 | | |
| | | | Blood & Plasma Collection Equipment | | | | | |
| 700,000 | | | Kinetic Concepts (a) | | | 27,937 | | |
| | | | Wound Healing & Tissue Repair | | | | | |
| 775,030 | | | Orthofix International (a) | | | 22,437 | | |
| | | | Bone Fixation & Stimulation Devices | | | | | |
| | | 438,313 | | |
| | > Health Care Services 1.9% | |
| 1,400,000 | | | Charles River Laboratories (a) | | | 89,488 | | |
| | | | Pharmaceutical Research | | | | | |
| 1,650,000 | | | Rhoen-Klinikum (Germany) | | | 52,399 | | |
| | | | Health Care Services | | | | | |
| 3,000,000 | | | Eresearch Technology (a)(b) | | | 52,320 | | |
| | | | Clinical Research Services | | | | | |
| 1,250,000 | | | Psychiatric Solutions (a) | | | 47,300 | | |
| | | | Behavioral Health Services | | | | | |
| 2,250,000 | | | PSS World Medical (a) | | | 36,675 | | |
| | | | Medical Supplies | | | | | |
| 1,000,000 | | | Lincare Holdings (a) | | | 28,400 | | |
| | | | Home Health Care Services | | | | | |
| 300,000 | | | Pediatrix Medical Group (a) | | | 14,769 | | |
| | | | Physician Management for Pediatric & Anesthesia Practices | | | | | |
| 850,000 | | | Healthcare Services Group | | | 12,928 | | |
| | | | Outsourced Services to Long-term Care Industry | | | | | |
| | | 334,279 | | |
| | > Biotechnology & Drug Delivery 1.8% | |
| 2,441,000 | | | BioMarin (a) | | | 70,740 | | |
| | | | Biotech Focused on Orphan Diseases | | | | | |
| 1,660,000 | | | Auxilium Pharmaceuticals (a) | | | 55,809 | | |
| | | | Biotech Focused on Niche Disease Areas | | | | | |
| 3,970,000 | | | Seattle Genetics (a)(b) | | | 33,586 | | |
| | | | Antibody-based Therapies for Cancer | | | | | |
| 1,085,000 | | | Amylin (a) | | | 27,548 | | |
| | | | Biotech Company Focused on Diabetes & Obesity | | | | | |
| 550,000 | | | Myriad Genetics (a) | | | 25,036 | | |
| | | | Drugs/Diagnostics Hybrid | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Number of Shares | | | | Value (000) | |
| | > Biotechnology & Drug Delivery—continued | |
| 220,000 | | | United Therapeutics (a) | | $ | 21,505 | | |
| | | | Biotech Focused on Rare Diseases | | | | | |
| 3,050,000 | | | Medarex (a) | | | 20,161 | | |
| | | | Humanized Antibodies | | | | | |
| 5,325,000 | | | Nektar Therapeutics (a)(b) | | | 17,839 | | |
| | | | Drug Delivery Technologies | | | | | |
| 2,750,000 | | | Arena Pharmaceuticals (a) | | | 14,273 | | |
| | | | Novel Drug Targeting Technology | | | | | |
| 2,910,000 | | | Array Biopharma (a)(b) | | | 13,677 | | |
| | | | Drugs for Cancer & Inflammatory Diseases | | | | | |
| 2,000,000 | | | Pharmacopeia (a)(b) | | | 7,660 | | |
| | | | Biotech Company with Broad Early-stage Pipeline | | | | | |
| 2,770,000 | | | Neurogen (a)(b) | | | 2,853 | | |
| | | | Development-stage Biotech Focused on Neurology | | | | | |
| 2,520,000 | | | Decode Genetics (a) | | | 2,318 | | |
| | | | Drugs for Heart Attack, Asthma & Vascular Disease | | | | | |
| 1,249,999 | | | Perlegen Sciences (a)(c) | | | 362 | | |
| | | | Large Scale Gene Sequencing | | | | | |
| 359,944 | | | MicroDose Technologies (a)(c) | | | 324 | | |
| | | | Drug Inhaler Development | | | | | |
| 187,500 | | | Locus Pharmaceuticals, Series A-1, Pfd. (a)(c) | | | 188 | | |
| 96,644 | | | Locus Pharmaceuticals, Series B-1, Pfd. (a)(c) | | | 97 | | |
| | | | High Throughput Rational Drug Design | | | | | |
| | | 313,976 | | |
| | > Medical Supplies 1.8% | |
| 1,090,000 | | | Henry Schein (a) | | | 56,211 | | |
| | | | Largest Distributor of Healthcare Products | | | | | |
| 1,200,000 | | | Owens & Minor | | | 54,828 | | |
| | | | Distribution of Medical Supplies | | | | | |
| 2,200,000 | | | QIAGEN (Netherlands) (a) | | | 44,286 | | |
| | | | Life Science Company; DNA/RNA Purification | | | | | |
| 486,000 | | | Techne (a) | | | 37,612 | | |
| | | | Cytokines, Antibodies & Other Reagents for Life Science | | | | | |
| 1,250,000 | | | ICU Medical (a)(b) | | | 28,600 | | |
| | | | Intravenous Therapy Products | | | | | |
| 700,000 | | | Cooper | | | 26,005 | | |
| | | | Contact Lens Manufacturer | | | | | |
| 790,000 | | | Meridian Biosciences | | | 21,267 | | |
| | | | Niche Diagnostics/Life Science Company | | | | | |
| 400,000 | | | Idexx Laboratories (a) | | | 19,496 | | |
| | | | Diagnostic Equipment & Services for Veterinarians | | | | | |
| 500,000 | | | Immucor (a) | | | 12,940 | | |
| | | | Automated Blood Typing | | | | | |
| 375,000 | | | Luminex (a) | | | 7,706 | | |
| | | | Instrument/Consumables Supplier | | | | | |
| | | 308,951 | | |
| | > Pharmaceuticals 0.6% | |
| 1,115,000 | | | Cephalon (a) | | | 74,359 | | |
| | | | Specialty Pharmaceuticals for Pain, Central Nervous System & Oncology | | | | | |
| 4,000,000 | | | QLT (a)(b) | | | 13,720 | | |
| | | | Specialty Pharmaceuticals for Ophthalmology & Dermatology | | | | | |
Number of Shares | | | | Value (000) | |
| 2,456,700 | | | United Drug (Ireland) | | $ | 13,654 | | |
| | | | Irish Pharmaceutical Wholesaler & Outsourcer | | | | | |
| | | 101,733 | | |
Health Care: Total | | | 1,497,252 | | |
Other Industries 4.3% | | | |
| | > Real Estate 2.8% | |
| 3,150,000 | | | Gaylord Entertainment (a)(b) | | | 75,474 | | |
| | | | Convention Hotels | | | | | |
| 860,000 | | | Federal Realty Investment Trust | | | 59,340 | | |
| | | | Shopping Centers | | | | | |
| 650,000 | | | SL Green Realty | | | 53,768 | | |
| | | | Manhattan Office Buildings | | | | | |
| 1,320,000 | | | General Growth Properties | | | 46,240 | | |
| | | | Regional Shopping Malls | | | | | |
| 635,000 | | | Macerich Company | | | 39,452 | | |
| | | | Regional Shopping Malls | | | | | |
| 1,188,000 | | | Forest City Enterprises, Class B (b) | | | 38,313 | | |
| | | | Commercial & Residential Property Developer | | | | | |
| 850,000 | | | Digital Realty Trust | | | 34,773 | | |
| | | | Technology-focused Office Buildings | | | | | |
| 1,360,000 | | | BioMed Realty Trust | | | 33,361 | | |
| | | | Life Science-focused Office Buildings | | | | | |
| 900,000 | | | American Campus Communities | | | 25,056 | | |
| | | | Student Housing | | | | | |
| 715,000 | | | Corporate Office Properties | | | 24,546 | | |
| | | | Office Buildings | | | | | |
| 1,720,000 | | | Kite Realty Group (b) | | | 21,500 | | |
| | | | Community Shopping Centers | | | | | |
| 1,900,000 | | | DiamondRock Hospitality | | | 20,691 | | |
| | | | Hotel Owner | | | | | |
| 8,200 | | | Kenedix (Japan) | | | 10,039 | | |
| | | | Real Estate Investment Management | | | | | |
| 37,407 | | | Security Capital European Realty (Luxembourg) (a)(c)(d) | | | — | | |
| | | | Self Storage Properties | | | | | |
| | | 482,553 | | |
| | > Transportation 1.2% | |
| 3,000,000 | | | JB Hunt Transport Services | | | 99,840 | | |
| | | | Truck & Intermodal Carrier | | | | | |
| 3,000,000 | | | Heartland Express | | | 44,730 | | |
| | | | Regional Trucker | | | | | |
| 38,000,000 | | | Jiangsu Expressway (China) | | | 31,142 | | |
| | | | Chinese Toll Road Operator | | | | | |
| 1,550,000 | | | Rush Enterprises (a)(b) | | | 18,616 | | |
| | | | Truck Distribution | | | | | |
| 5,000,000 | | | China Shipping Development (China) | | | 15,005 | | |
| | | | China's Dominant Shipper for Oil & Coal | | | | | |
| | | 209,333 | | |
| | > Regulated Utilities 0.3% | |
| 1,800,000 | | | Northeast Utilities | | | 45,954 | | |
| | | | Regulated Electric Utility | | | | | |
| | | 45,954 | | |
Other Industries: Total | | | 737,840 | | |
Total Equities: 97.5% (Cost: $12,176,149) | | | 16,841,037 | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Columbia Acorn Fund
Statement of Investments (Unaudited), continued
Principal Amount (000) | | | | Value (000) | |
Short-Term Obligations 2.8% | | | |
| | > Commercial Paper 2.7% | |
$ | 50,000 | | | IBM International (e) 2.05% Due 7/01/08 | | $ | 50,000 | | |
| | | | Nestle Capital: (e) | | | | | |
| 46,000 | | | 2.04% Due 7/03/08 | | | 45,995 | | |
| 40,000 | | | 2.14% Due 7/02/08 | | | 39,998 | | |
| | | | General Electric Capital: | | | | | |
| 46,000 | | | 1.95% Due 7/07/08 | | | 45,985 | | |
| 40,000 | | | 2.00% Due 7/11/08 | | | 39,978 | | |
| | | | Toyota Motor Credit: | | | | | |
| 45,000 | | | 2.10% Due 7/08/08 | | | 44,982 | | |
| 35,000 | | | 2.10% Due 7/10/08 | | | 34,982 | | |
| 45,000 | | | AT&T (e) 2.19% Due 7/14/08 | | | 44,964 | | |
| 43,000 | | | Walgreen (e) 2.27% Due 7/09/08 | | | 42,978 | | |
| 43,000 | | | Dupont Ei De Nemours (e) 2.15% Due 7/31/08 | | | 42,923 | | |
| 35,000 | | | United Parcel Service (e) 2.02% Due 7/09/08 | | | 34,984 | | |
| | | 467,769 | | |
| | > Repurchase Agreement 0.1% | |
| 13,001 | | | Repurchase Agreement with Fixed Income Clearing Corp., dated 6/30/08, due 7/01/08 at 1.800%, collateralized by a U.S. Treasury Obligation, maturing 8/15/23, market value $13,266 (repurchase proceeds $13,002) | | | 13,001 | | |
| | | 13,001 | | |
Total Short-Term Obligations: (Amortized Cost: $480,770) | | | 480,770 | | |
Total Investments: 100.3% (Cost: $12,656,919)(f)(g) | | | 17,321,807 | | |
Cash and Other Assets Less Liabilities: (0.3)% | | | (47,608 | ) | |
Total Net Assets: 100% | | $ | 17,274,199 | | |
ADR = American Depositary Receipts
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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> Notes to Statements of Investments (dollar values in thousands)
(a) Non-income producing security.
(b) An affiliate may include any company in which the Fund owns five percent or more of its outstanding voting shares. Transactions in these affiliated companies during the six months ended June 30, 2008, are as follows:
Affiliates | | Balance of Shares Held 12/31/07 | | Purchases/ Additions | | Sales/ Reductions | | Balance of Shares Held 6/30/08 | | Value | | Dividend | |
Actuate | | | 5,000,000 | | | | - | | | | 1,657,000 | | | | 3,343,000 | | | $ | 13,071 | | | $ | - | | |
Administaff | | | 2,025,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 2,025,000 | | | | 56,477 | | | | 446 | | |
AFC Enterprises | | | 1,800,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,800,000 | | | | 14,382 | | | | - | | |
AmeriCredit | | | 7,235,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 7,235,000 | | | | 62,366 | | | | - | | |
Array Biopharma | | | 2,660,000 | | | | 250,000 | | | | - | | | | 2,910,000 | | | | 13,677 | | | | - | | |
Bally Technologies | | | 3,150,000 | | | | 250,000 | | | | - | | | | 3,400,000 | | | | 114,920 | | | | - | | |
Barrier Therapeutics* | | | 1,780,000 | | | | - | | | | 1,780,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | |
Belden CDT* | | | 2,280,000 | | | | 75,000 | | | | 230,000 | | | | 2,125,000 | | | | 71,995 | | | | 224 | | |
BOK Financial | | | 3,500,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 3,500,000 | | | | 187,075 | | | | 1,488 | | |
CAI International | | | 1,500,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 26,100 | | | | - | | |
Carrizo Oil & Gas | | | 1,656,000 | | | | 44,000 | | | | - | | | | 1,700,000 | | | | 115,753 | | | | - | | |
Chattem | | | 1,010,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,010,000 | | | | 65,701 | | | | - | | |
Christopher & Banks | | | 2,800,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 2,800,000 | | | | 19,040 | | | | 336 | | |
Clarcor | | | 3,500,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 3,500,000 | | | | 122,850 | | | | 560 | | |
Cogent Communications | | | 2,836,000 | | | | 664,000 | | | | - | | | | 3,500,000 | | | | 46,900 | | | | - | | |
Collagenex Pharmaceuticals* | | | 1,200,000 | | | | - | | | | 1,200,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | |
Donaldson | | | 4,200,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 4,200,000 | | | | 187,488 | | | | 924 | | |
Drew Industries | | | 1,378,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,378,000 | | | | 21,979 | | | | - | | |
Epicor | | | 3,500,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 3,500,000 | | | | 24,185 | | | | - | | |
Eresearch Technology | | | 3,000,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 52,320 | | | | - | | |
ESCO Technologies | | | 2,200,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 2,200,000 | | | | 103,224 | | | | - | | |
Excel Technology | | | 735,000 | | | | - | | | | 75,223 | | | | 659,777 | | | | 14,726 | | | | - | | |
FARO Technologies | | | 1,044,000 | | | | 116,000 | | | | - | | | | 1,160,000 | | | | 29,197 | | | | - | | |
First Mutual Bancshares* | | | 400,000 | | | | - | | | | 400,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | |
Forest City Enterprises, Class B | | | 1,398,000 | | | | - | | | | 210,000 | | | | 1,188,000 | | | | 38,313 | | | | 218 | | |
Forward Air | | | 1,900,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,900,000 | | | | 65,740 | | | | 266 | | |
Fugro | | | 3,900,000 | | | | 88,636 | | | | - | | | | 3,988,636 | | | | 340,685 | | | | 7,601 | | |
Gaiam | | | 1,200,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,200,000 | | | | 16,212 | | | | - | | |
Gaylord Entertainment | | | 2,180,000 | | | | 970,000 | | | | - | | | | 3,150,000 | | | | 75,474 | | | | - | | |
General Communications | | | 2,241,000 | | | | 759,000 | | | | - | | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 20,610 | | | | - | | |
Gibraltar Industries* | | | 2,860,000 | | | | - | | | | 2,860,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 60 | | |
Glacier Bancorp* | | | 4,246,000 | | | | - | | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,246,000 | | | | 35,914 | | | | 941 | | |
H&E Equipment Services | | | 600,000 | | | | 1,900,000 | | | | - | | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 30,050 | | | | - | | |
Hackett Group | | | 4,600,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 4,600,000 | | | | 26,404 | | | | - | | |
Helen of Troy | | | 1,900,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,900,000 | | | | 30,628 | | | | - | | |
Herman Miller | | | 4,000,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 4,000,000 | | | | 99,560 | | | | 704 | | |
ICU Medical | | | 1,250,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,250,000 | | | | 28,600 | | | | - | | |
iGate | | | 5,000,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 40,650 | | | | - | | |
II-VI | | | 2,400,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 2,400,000 | | | | 83,808 | | | | - | | |
Informatica | | | 4,095,000 | | | | 1,605,000 | | | | - | | | | 5,700,000 | | | | 85,728 | | | | - | | |
Interline Brands | | | 1,700,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,700,000 | | | | 27,081 | | | | - | | |
ITT Educational Services | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 200,000 | | | | - | | | | 2,200,000 | | | | 181,786 | | | | - | | |
IXYS | | | 1,905,000 | | | | 130,000 | | | | - | | | | 2,035,000 | | | | 24,298 | | | | - | | |
Kaydon | | | 1,696,000 | | | | 104,000 | | | | - | | | | 1,800,000 | | | | 92,538 | | | | 540 | | |
Kenexa | | | 2,425,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 2,425,000 | | | | 45,687 | | | | - | | |
Kite Realty Group | | | 1,720,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,720,000 | | | | 21,500 | | | | 705 | | |
Knoll | | | 3,400,000 | | | | 400,000 | | | | - | | | | 3,800,000 | | | | 46,170 | | | | 912 | | |
Littelfuse | | | 1,420,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,420,000 | | | | 44,801 | | | | - | | |
Marchex* | | | 1,700,000 | | | | - | | | | 1,700,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 54 | | |
Marlin Business Services | | | 1,100,000 | | | | - | | | | 9,000 | | | | 1,091,000 | | | | 7,561 | | | | - | | |
MB Financial | | | 1,240,000 | | | | 720,000 | | | | - | | | | 1,960,000 | | | | 44,041 | | | | 619 | | |
McGrath Rentcorp | | | 1,700,000 | | | | 300,000 | | | | - | | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 49,180 | | | | 706 | | |
Meadowbrook Insurance Group | | | 2,000,000 | | | | - | | | | 82,692 | | | | 1,917,308 | | | | 10,162 | | | | 80 | | |
Mine Safety Appliances | | | 1,814,000 | | | | 236,000 | | | | - | | | | 2,050,000 | | | | 81,980 | | | | 891 | | |
Mobile Mini | | | 1,750,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,750,000 | | | | 35,000 | | | | - | | |
Nara Bancorp | | | - | | | | 1,700,000 | | | | - | | | | 1,700,000 | | | | 18,241 | | | | 73 | | |
Navigant Consulting | | | 2,500,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 48,900 | | | | - | | |
Nektar Therapeutics | | | 1,650,000 | | | | 3,675,000 | | | | - | | | | 5,325,000 | | | | 17,839 | | | | - | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Columbia Acorn Fund
Statement of Investments (Unaudited), continued
> Notes to Statements of Investments (dollar values in thousands)
Affiliates | | Balance of Shares Held 12/31/07 | | Purchases/ Additions | | Sales/ Reductions | | Balance of Shares Held 6/30/08 | | Value | | Dividend | |
Neurogen | | | 2,300,000 | | | | 470,000 | | | | - | | | | 2,770,000 | | | $ | 2,853 | | | $ | - | | |
Orthofix International* | | | 1,330,000 | | | | 113,000 | | | | 667,970 | | | | 775,030 | | | | 22,437 | | | | - | | |
Oxford Industries | | | 1,069,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,069,000 | | | | 20,471 | | | | 385 | | |
Pharmacopeia | | | 1,675,000 | | | | 325,000 | | | | - | | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 7,660 | | | | - | | |
Pinnacle Entertainment | | | 4,050,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 4,050,000 | | | | 42,485 | | | | - | | |
Pool | | | 2,890,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 2,890,000 | | | | 51,326 | | | | 723 | | |
Princeton Review | | | 2,550,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 2,550,000 | | | | 17,238 | | | | - | | |
QLT | | | 4,000,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 4,000,000 | | | | 13,720 | | | | - | | |
Quality Systems | | | 1,510,000 | | | | 840,000 | | | | 400,000 | | | | 1,950,000 | | | | 57,096 | | | | 923 | | |
Radiant Systems | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 550,000 | | | | - | | | | 3,050,000 | | | | 32,727 | | | | - | | |
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers | | | 1,000,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 27,740 | | | | - | | |
Rush Enterprises | | | 956,000 | | | | 594,000 | | | | - | | | | 1,550,000 | | | | 18,616 | | | | - | | |
Saga Communications | | | 1,400,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,400,000 | | | | 7,014 | | | | - | | |
Salem Communications | | | 1,541,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,541,000 | | | | 3,036 | | | | - | | |
Sanmina-SCI* | | | 29,500,000 | | | | - | | | | 5,250,000 | | | | 24,250,000 | | | | 31,040 | | | | - | | |
Seattle Genetics | | | 3,720,000 | | | | 250,000 | | | | - | | | | 3,970,000 | | | | 33,586 | | | | - | | |
Shuffle Master* | | | 2,430,000 | | | | - | | | | 1,380,000 | | | | 1,050,000 | | | | 5,187 | | | | - | | |
SkillSoft - ADR | | | 9,500,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 9,500,000 | | | | 85,880 | | | | - | | |
Smart Balance | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 3,100,000 | | | | - | | | | 4,600,000 | | | | 33,166 | | | | - | | |
Spanish Broadcasting System | | | 2,400,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 2,400,000 | | | | 2,736 | | | | - | | |
Supertex | | | 900,000 | | | | 135,000 | | | | - | | | | 1,035,000 | | | | 24,157 | | | | - | | |
Switch & Data Facilities | | | 2,000,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 33,980 | | | | - | | |
TW Telecom | | | 8,000,000 | | | | 100,000 | | | | - | | | | 8,100,000 | | | | 129,843 | | | | - | | |
TriCo Bancshares | | | 900,000 | | | | 300,000 | | | | - | | | | 1,200,000 | | | | 13,140 | | | | 312 | | |
TrueBlue | | | 2,300,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 2,300,000 | | | | 30,383 | | | | - | | |
Universal Technical Institute | | | 1,500,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 18,690 | | | | 135 | | |
Vail Resorts | | | 2,390,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 2,390,000 | | | | 102,364 | | | | - | | |
Viad | | | 1,453,000 | | | | 47,000 | | | | - | | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 38,685 | | | | 120 | | |
Vital Signs | | | 870,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 870,000 | | | | 49,398 | | | | 183 | | |
Voyager Learning | | | 2,000,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 10,900 | | | | - | | |
Watsco | | | 2,375,000 | | | | - | | | | 275,000 | | | | 2,100,000 | | | | 87,780 | | | | 2,019 | | |
West Bancorporation | | | 1,312,000 | | | | - | | | | 254,939 | | | | 1,057,061 | | | | 9,196 | | | | 402 | | |
West Coast Bancorp | | | 1,437,000 | | | | - | | | | 600,000 | | | | 837,000 | | | | 7,257 | | | | 307 | | |
World Acceptance | | | 1,675,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,675,000 | | | | 56,397 | | | | - | | |
Total of Affiliated Transactions | | | 242,812,000 | | | | 21,010,636 | | | | 21,031,824 | | | | 242,790,812 | | | $ | 4,306,751 | | | $ | 23,857 | | |
* At June 30, 2008, the Fund owned less than five percent or more of the company's outstanding voting shares.
The aggregate cost and value of these companies at June 30, 2008, was $3,633,643 and $4,306,751, respectively. Investments in affiliate companies represented 24.9% of the Fund's total net assets at June 30, 2008.
(c) Denotes a restricted security, which is subject to restrictions on resale under federal securities laws. These securities are valued in good faith by the board of trustees. At June 30, 2008, these securities amounted to $971, which represented less than 0.01% of total net assets.
Additional information on these securities is as follows:
Security | | Acquisition Dates | | Shares | | Cost | | Value | |
Perlegen Sciences | | 3/30/01 | | | 1,249,999 | | | $ | 4,500 | | | $ | 362 | | |
Locus Pharmaceuticals, Series A-1, Pfd. | | 9/5/01 | | | 187,500 | | | | 7,500 | | | | 188 | | |
MicroDose Technologies | | 11/24/00 | | | 359,944 | | | | 2,005 | | | | 324 | | |
Locus Pharmaceuticals, Series B-1, Pfd. | | 2/8/07 | | | 96,644 | | | | 280 | | | | 97 | | |
Security Capital European Realty | | 8/20/98 | | | 37,407 | | | | 205 | | | | - | | |
| | | | | | | | $ | 14,490 | | | $ | 971 | | |
(d) Security has no value.
(e) Securities exempt from registration under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may only be resold in exempt transactions to qualified buyers. Private resales of these securities to qualified institutional buyers are also exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. At June 30, 2008, these securities had an aggregate value of $301,842, which represented 1.7% of net assets.
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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> Notes to Statements of Investments (dollar values in thousands)
(f) At June 30, 2008, for federal income tax purposes cost of investments was $12,656,919 and net unrealized appreciation was $4,664,888 consisting of gross unrealized appreciation of $6,542,872 and gross unrealized depreciation of $1,877,984.
(g) On June 30, 2008, the market value of foreign securities represented 9.17% of total net assets. The Fund's foreign portfolio was diversified as follows:
| | Value | | Percent | |
Netherlands | | $ | 488,874 | | | | 2.83 | % | |
Japan | | | 167,859 | | | | 0.97 | | |
Canada | | | 126,712 | | | | 0.73 | | |
Chile | | | 90,870 | | | | 0.53 | | |
Sweden | | | 75,809 | | | | 0.44 | | |
United Kingdom | | | 72,091 | | | | 0.42 | | |
Germany | | | 69,829 | | | | 0.40 | | |
China | | | 65,985 | | | | 0.38 | | |
France | | | 62,969 | | | | 0.36 | | |
Greece | | | 40,844 | | | | 0.24 | | |
Hong Kong | | | 36,551 | | | | 0.21 | | |
South Africa | | | 36,364 | | | | 0.21 | | |
| | Value | | Percent | |
Denmark | | $ | 36,144 | | | | 0.21 | % | |
India | | | 33,713 | | | | 0.19 | | |
Israel | | | 32,527 | | | | 0.19 | | |
Ireland | | | 31,178 | | | | 0.18 | | |
Australia | | | 31,060 | | | | 0.18 | | |
Switzerland | | | 23,611 | | | | 0.14 | | |
Singapore | | | 20,315 | | | | 0.12 | | |
Taiwan | | | 17,026 | | | | 0.10 | | |
Italy | | | 13,945 | | | | 0.08 | | |
Spain | | | 9,636 | | | | 0.06 | | |
Luxembourg | | | — | | | | — | | |
Total Foreign Portfolio | | $ | 1,583,912 | | | | 9.17 | % | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Columbia Acorn International
Major Portfolio Changes in the Second Quarter (Unaudited)
| | Number of Shares | |
| | 03/31/08 | | 06/30/08 | |
Purchases | |
Europe | |
> Netherlands | |
Aalberts Industries | | | 1,947,042 | | | | 1,992,322 | | |
Fugro | | | 1,406,155 | | | | 1,438,113 | | |
SBM Offshore | | | 475,300 | | | | 486,892 | | |
> United Kingdom | |
Capita Group | | | 0 | | | | 2,650,000 | | |
Detica | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 4,000,000 | | |
Informa Group | | | 3,300,000 | | | | 4,500,000 | | |
Intermediate Capital | | | 0 | | | | 328,630 | | |
Intertek Testing | | | 2,250,506 | | | | 2,430,000 | | |
Northgate | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 3,750,000 | | |
Rotork | | | 1,200,000 | | | | 1,300,000 | | |
> Germany | |
Hypo Real Estate Holding | | | 0 | | | | 675,000 | | |
Rational | | | 160,000 | | | | 185,000 | | |
> Sweden | |
Hexpol | | | 0 | | | | 1,078,950 | | |
> Finland | |
Ramirent | | | 0 | | | | 1,640,000 | | |
Stockmann | | | 680,000 | | | | 910,000 | | |
> Ireland | |
Paddy Power | | | 600,000 | | | | 761,300 | | |
> Poland | |
ING Bank Slaski | | | 0 | | | | 96,293 | | |
> Spain | |
Prisa | | | 1,598,363 | | | | 1,840,000 | | |
> Norway | |
Kongsberg Automotive | | | 2,774,800 | | | | 3,014,800 | | |
Asia | |
> Japan | |
Asics | | | 1,849,800 | | | | 2,524,800 | | |
Glory | | | 0 | | | | 600,000 | | |
Hamamatsu Photonics | | | 384,500 | | | | 580,000 | | |
Hitachi Construction Machinery | | | 0 | | | | 380,000 | | |
Kamigumi | | | 1,700,000 | | | | 3,000,000 | | |
Olympus | | | 390,000 | | | | 620,000 | | |
Tamron | | | 387,500 | | | | 785,000 | | |
| | Number of Shares | |
| | 03/31/08 | | 06/30/08 | |
> China | |
Hopewell Highway Infrastructure | | | 25,000,000 | | | | 30,000,000 | | |
RexCapital Finance | | | 0 | | | | 82,654,300 | | |
TPV Technology | | | 21,750,000 | | | | 36,250,000 | | |
ZhongDe Waste Technology | | | 0 | | | | 282,500 | | |
> Singapore | |
CDL Hospitality Trust | | | 4,679,000 | | | | 22,920,000 | | |
Mapletree Logistics | | | 32,136,100 | | | | 45,768,300 | | |
OLAM | | | 10,000,000 | | | | 11,000,000 | | |
> India | |
JSW Steel | | | 40,705 | | | | 296,320 | | |
> Hong Kong | |
Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,324,600 | | |
NagaCorp | | | 0 | | | | 50,000,000 | | |
Other Countries | |
> United States | |
Bristow | | | 0 | | | | 64,104 | | |
> Australia | |
Perpetual Trustees | | | 700,000 | | | | 800,000 | | |
Sino Gold | | | 6,300,000 | | | | 7,140,000 | | |
> Canada | |
CCL | | | 593,000 | | | | 670,000 | | |
Horizon North Logistics | | | 1,241,000 | | | | 1,790,000 | | |
UTS Energy | | | 0 | | | | 1,483,700 | | |
Xtreme Coil Drilling | | | 0 | | | | 328,100 | | |
> Kazakhstan | |
Halyk Savings Bank of Kazakhstan - GDR | | | 0 | | | | 1,193,313 | | |
> New Zealand | |
Sky City Entertainment | | | 5,932,812 | | | | 6,102,440 | | |
Latin America | |
> Brazil | |
Porto Seguro | | | 2,400,000 | | | | 3,000,000 | | |
> Mexico | |
Urbi Desarrollos Urbanos | | | 7,000,000 | | | | 8,310,700 | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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| | Number of Shares | |
| | 03/31/08 | | 06/30/08 | |
Sales | |
Europe | |
> Netherlands | |
OPG Groep | | | 140,852 | | | | 0 | | |
Smit Internationale | | | 686,800 | | | | 419,934 | | |
Wavin | | | 1,525,000 | | | | 1,497,493 | | |
> United Kingdom | |
Expro International Group | | | 1,800,000 | | | | 390,000 | | |
Taylor Nelson Sofres | | | 7,037,600 | | | | 3,456,000 | | |
> France | |
Carbone Lorraine | | | 534,000 | | | | 427,200 | | |
Eurofins Scientific | | | 201,202 | | | | 157,000 | | |
Iliad | | | 501,000 | | | | 250,000 | | |
SES Global | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 2,019,000 | | |
> Switzerland | |
Burckhardt Compression | | | 115,000 | | | | 100,000 | | |
Nobel Biocare Holding | | | 75,000 | | | | 0 | | |
Synthes | | | 150,000 | | | | 0 | | |
> Sweden | |
Hexagon | | | 3,846,000 | | | | 3,572,900 | | |
> Ireland | |
United Drug | | | 9,126,659 | | | | 8,040,094 | | |
> Poland | |
Central European Distribution | | | 430,000 | | | | 366,000 | | |
> Czech Republic | |
Komercni Banka | | | 140,000 | | | | 98,200 | | |
Asia | |
> Japan | |
Casio Computer | | | 1,950,000 | | | | 840,000 | | |
Hoya | | | 800,000 | | | | 400,000 | | |
Unicharm PetCare | | | 844,000 | | | | 689,000 | | |
> China | |
Sohu.com | | | 400,000 | | | | 0 | | |
Travelsky Technology | | | 20,910,000 | | | | 18,816,800 | | |
GDR = Global Depositary Receipts
| | Number of Shares | |
| | 03/31/08 | | 06/30/08 | |
Other Countries | |
> Canada | |
RONA | | | 688,000 | | | | 0 | | |
Latin America | |
> Brazil | |
BM&F | | | 1,010,100 | | | | 0 | | |
> Mexico | |
Megacable | | | 4,000,000 | | | | 0 | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Columbia Acorn International
Statement of Investments (Unaudited), June 30, 2008
Number of Shares | | | | Value (000) | |
| | | | | | | Equities: 94.7% | | |
Europe 44.8% | | | |
| | > Netherlands 8.3% | |
| 1,438,113 | | | Fugro | | $ | 122,835 | | |
| | | | Oilfield Services | | | | | |
| 1,566,533 | | | Koninklijke TenCate (a) | | | 55,914 | | |
| | | | Advanced Textiles & Industrial Fabrics | | | | | |
| 2,095,000 | | | Imtech | | | 49,246 | | |
| | | | Engineering & Technical Services | | | | | |
| 419,934 | | | Smit Internationale | | | 40,992 | | |
| | | | Harbor & Offshore Towage & Marine Services | | | | | |
| 1,992,322 | | | Aalberts Industries | | | 37,642 | | |
| | | | Flow Control & Heat Treatment | | | | | |
| 1,385,000 | | | Unit 4 Agresso (a) | | | 34,715 | | |
| | | | Business & Security Software | | | | | |
| 500,000 | | | Vopak | | | 33,890 | | |
| | | | World's Largest Operator of Petroleum & Chemical Storage Terminals | | | | | |
| 1,088,187 | | | Arcadis | | | 24,672 | | |
| | | | Engineering Consultant | | | | | |
| 486,892 | | | SBM Offshore | | | 17,969 | | |
| | | | Builds & Leases Offshore Vessels to Process & Store Crude Oil | | | | | |
| 800,000 | | | QIAGEN (b) | | | 16,198 | | |
| | | | Life Science Company; DNA/RNA Purification | | | | | |
| 1,497,493 | | | Wavin | | | 12,402 | | |
| | | | Largest European Plastic Pipe Systems Company | | | | | |
| | | 446,475 | | |
| | > United Kingdom 6.5% | |
| 2,430,000 | | | Intertek Testing | | | 47,821 | | |
| | | | Testing, Inspection & Certification Services | | | | | |
| 4,500,000 | | | Informa Group | | | 37,018 | | |
| | | | Global Publisher & Event Organizer | | | | | |
| 2,650,000 | | | Capita Group | | | 36,289 | | |
| | | | White Collar, Back Office Outsourcing | | | | | |
| 3,000,000 | | | Smith & Nephew | | | 33,105 | | |
| | | | Medical Equipment & Supplies | | | | | |
| 640,000 | | | Randgold Resources - ADR | | | 29,555 | | |
| | | | Gold Mining in Western Africa | | | | | |
| 1,300,000 | | | Rotork | | | 28,406 | | |
| | | | Valve Actuators for Oil & Water Pipelines | | | | | |
| 4,666,716 | | | RPS Group | | | 27,840 | | |
| | | | Environmental Consulting & Planning | | | | | |
| 3,750,000 | | | Northgate (a) | | | 26,367 | | |
| | | | Light Commercial Vehicle Rental Specialist | | | | | |
| 4,000,000 | | | Detica | | | 21,133 | | |
| | | | UK IT Services Company | | | | | |
| 3,456,000 | | | Taylor Nelson Sofres | | | 15,988 | | |
| | | | Market Research | | | | | |
| 800,000 | | | Tullow Oil | | | 15,218 | | |
| | | | Oil & Gas Producer | | | | | |
| 1,000,000 | | | Keller Group | | | 12,449 | | |
| | | | International Ground Engineering Specialist | | | | | |
| 390,000 | | | Expro International Group | | | 12,421 | | |
| | | | Offshore Oilfield Services | | | | | |
| 328,630 | | | Intermediate Capital | | | 8,883 | | |
| | | | European Provider of Mezzanine Capital | | | | | |
| | | 352,493 | | |
Number of Shares | | | | Value (000) | |
| | > Germany 6.0% | |
| 1,800,000 | | | Rhoen-Klinikum | | $ | 57,162 | | |
| | | | Health Care Services | | | | | |
| 575,000 | | | Wincor Nixdorf | | | 40,033 | | |
| | | | Retail POS Systems & ATM Machines | | | | | |
| 300,000 | | | Vossloh | | | 39,110 | | |
| | | | Rail Infrastructure & Diesel Locomotives | | | | | |
| 185,000 | | | Rational | | | 37,312 | | |
| | | | Commercial Oven Manufacturer | | | | | |
| 375,000 | | | Elringklinger | | | 35,537 | | |
| | | | Automobile Components | | | | | |
| 850,000 | | | CTS Eventim | | | 34,059 | | |
| | | | Event Ticket Sales | | | | | |
| 400,000 | | | MPC Muenchmeyer Petersen Capital | | | 21,066 | | |
| | | | Alternative Asset Manager | | | | | |
| 675,000 | | | Hypo Real Estate Holding | | | 19,002 | | |
| | | | Real Estate & Public Sector Budget Finance | | | | | |
| 210,000 | | | Hamburger Hafen und Logistik | | | 16,333 | | |
| | | | Terminal Operator at the Hamburg Port | | | | | |
| 918,000 | | | Takkt | | | 16,174 | | |
| | | | Mail Order Retailer of Office & Warehouse Durables | | | | | |
| 354,500 | | | Deutsche Beteiligungs | | | 8,964 | | |
| | | | Private Equity Investment Management | | | | | |
| | | 324,752 | | |
| | > France 5.9% | |
| 2,019,000 | | | SES Global | | | 51,179 | | |
| | | | Satellite Broadcasting Services | | | | | |
| 375,000 | | | Norbert Dentressangle | | | 35,277 | | |
| | | | Transport | | | | | |
| 384,300 | | | Rubis | | | 33,278 | | |
| | | | Tank Storage & Liquefied Petroleum Gas Supplier | | | | | |
| 280,000 | | | Neopost | | | 29,629 | | |
| | | | Postage Meter Machines | | | | | |
| 250,000 | | | Iliad | | | 24,302 | | |
| | | | Alternative Internet & Telecoms Provider | | | | | |
| 427,200 | | | Carbone Lorraine | | | 23,548 | | |
| | | | Advanced Industrial Materials | | | | | |
| 206,000 | | | Pierre & Vacances | | | 21,192 | | |
| | | | Vacation Apartment Lets | | | | | |
| 350,000 | | | April Group | | | 20,494 | | |
| | | | Insurance Policy Construction | | | | | |
| 251,000 | | | Imerys | | | 18,183 | | |
| | | | Industrial Minerals Producer | | | | | |
| 100,000 | | | Ciments Francais | | | 16,388 | | |
| | | | Leading French & Emerging Markets Cement Producer | | | | | |
| 656,700 | | | Trigano | | | 14,558 | | |
| | | | Leisure Vehicles & Camping Equipment | | | | | |
| 157,000 | | | Eurofins Scientific | | | 13,225 | | |
| | | | Food Screening & Testing | | | | | |
| 410,000 | | | Meetic (b) | | | 9,541 | | |
| | | | Dating Services | | | | | |
| 1,156,500 | | | Hi-Media (b) | | | 7,866 | | |
| | | | Leading Online Advertiser in Europe | | | | | |
| | | 318,660 | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Number of Shares | | | | Value (000) | |
| | > Switzerland 3.2% | |
| 525,000 | | | Kuehne & Nagel | | $ | 49,876 | | |
| | | | Freight Forwarding/Logistics | | | | | |
| 24,000 | | | Sika | | | 37,778 | | |
| | | | Chemicals for Construction & Industrial Applications | | | | | |
| 250,000 | | | Geberit | | | 36,831 | | |
| | | | Plumbing Supplies | | | | | |
| 100,000 | | | Burckhardt Compression | | | 30,346 | | |
| | | | Gas Compression Pumps | | | | | |
| 17,500 | | | Givaudan | | | 15,641 | | |
| | | | Fragrances & Flavors | | | | | |
| | | 170,472 | | |
| | > Sweden 2.8% | |
| 3,572,900 | | | Hexagon | | | 65,259 | | |
| | | | Measurement Equipment & Polymers | | | | | |
| 3,235,000 | | | SWECO | | | 28,469 | | |
| | | | Engineering Consultants | | | | | |
| 10,400,000 | | | Niscayah | | | 22,622 | | |
| | | | Commercial Security Installation & Service | | | | | |
| 580,000 | | | Holmen | | | 17,046 | | |
| | | | Integrated Pulp & Paper Manufacturer | | | | | |
| 2,265,000 | | | Nobia | | | 11,020 | | |
| | | | Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturing & Distribution | | | | | |
| 1,078,950 | | | Hexpol (b) | | | 9,003 | | |
| | | | Formulation & Production of Polymers | | | | | |
| | | 153,419 | | |
| | > Finland 2.2% | |
| 1,756,000 | | | Poyry | | | 45,618 | | |
| | | | Engineering Consultants | | | | | |
| 910,000 | | | Stockmann | | | 35,174 | | |
| | | | Department Stores in Finland, Baltics & Russia | | | | | |
| 525,000 | | | Cargotec | | | 18,276 | | |
| | | | Cargo & Load Handling Equipment | | | | | |
| 1,640,000 | | | Ramirent | | | 17,093 | | |
| | | | Largest Equipment Rental Company in Scandinavia & Central Eastern Europe | | | | | |
| | | 116,161 | | |
| | > Ireland 2.1% | |
| 1,800,000 | | | IAWS Group | | | 45,061 | | |
| | | | Baked Goods | | | | | |
| 8,040,094 | | | United Drug | | | 44,685 | | |
| | | | Irish Pharmaceutical Wholesaler & Outsourcer | | | | | |
| 761,300 | | | Paddy Power | | | 23,973 | | |
| | | | Irish Betting Services | | | | | |
| | | 113,719 | | |
| | > Italy 1.9% | |
| 12,531,048 | | | Ducati Motor (b) | | | 32,297 | | |
| | | | Motorcycles & Related Merchandise | | | | | |
| 9,100,000 | | | CIR | | | 25,145 | | |
| | | | Italian Holding Company | | | | | |
| 1,312,470 | | | GranitiFiandre | | | 14,516 | | |
| | | | Innovative Stoneware | | | | | |
| 5,000,000 | | | Amplifon | | | 13,698 | | |
| | | | Hearing Aid Retailer | | | | | |
| 375,000 | | | Sabaf | | | 10,716 | | |
| | | | Supplier to White Goods, Original Equipment Manufacturer | | | | | |
Number of Shares | | | | Value (000) | |
| 580,000 | | | Cobra Automotive (b) | | $ | 4,274 | | |
| | | | Electronic Car Theft Protection | | | | | |
| | | 100,646 | | |
| | > Greece 1.2% | |
| 3,790,000 | | | Intralot | | | 65,042 | | |
| | | | Lottery & Gaming Systems & Services | | | | | |
| | | 65,042 | | |
| | > Russia 1.0% | |
| 775,000 | | | Novolipetsk Steel - GDR (b) | | | 44,175 | | |
| | | | Vertically Integrated Steel Producer | | | | | |
| 349,271 | | | RosBusinessConsulting - ADR | | | 11,875 | | |
| | | | Financial Information, Media & IT Services in Russia | | | | | |
| | | 56,050 | | |
| | > Austria 1.0% | |
| 1,300,000 | | | Zumtobel | | | 29,679 | | |
| | | | Lighting Systems | | | | | |
| 600,000 | | | Wienerberger | | | 25,194 | | |
| | | | Bricks & Clay Roofing Tiles | | | | | |
| | | 54,873 | | |
| | > Poland 0.9% | |
| 366,000 | | | Central European Distribution (b) | | | 27,139 | | |
| | | | Vodka Production & Alcohol Distribution | | | | | |
| 96,293 | | | ING Bank Slaski | | | 18,752 | | |
| | | | Polish Universal Bank | | | | | |
| | | 45,891 | | |
| | > Spain 0.8% | |
| 400,000 | | | Red Electrica de Espana | | | 26,041 | | |
| | | | Spanish Power Grid | | | | | |
| 1,840,000 | | | Prisa | | | 19,700 | | |
| | | | Leading Spanish-speaking Publisher | | | | | |
| | | 45,741 | | |
| | > Denmark 0.4% | |
| 265,000 | | | Novozymes | | | 23,945 | | |
| | | | Industrial Enzymes | | | | | |
| | | 23,945 | | |
| | > Czech Republic 0.4% | |
| 98,200 | | | Komercni Banka | | | 22,967 | | |
| | | | Leading Czech Universal Bank | | | | | |
| | | 22,967 | | |
| | > Norway 0.2% | |
| 3,014,800 | | | Kongsberg Automotive (b) | | | 11,720 | | |
| | | | Automotive Seating & Component Supplier | | | | | |
| | | 11,720 | | |
Europe: Total | | | 2,423,026 | | |
Asia 33.0% | | | |
| | > Japan 16.1% | |
| 8,250,000 | | | Kansai Paint | | | 57,106 | | |
| | | | Paint Producer in Japan, India, China & Southeast Asia | | | | | |
| 43,500 | | | Jupiter Telecommunications (b) | | | 33,715 | | |
| | | | Largest Cable Service Provider in Japan | | | | | |
| 840,000 | | | Ibiden | | | 30,535 | | |
| | | | Electronic Parts & Ceramics | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Columbia Acorn International
Statement of Investments (Unaudited), continued
Number of Shares | | | | Value (000) | |
| | > Japan—continued | |
| 3,200,000 | | | Topcon | | $ | 30,317 | | |
| | | | Positioning & Medical Instrument | | | | | |
| 1,580,000 | | | Yusen Air & Sea Service | | | 28,614 | | |
| | | | Airfreight Logistics | | | | | |
| 2,524,800 | | | Asics | | | 27,534 | | |
| | | | Footwear & Apparel | | | | | |
| 885,000 | | | Aeon Mall | | | 26,170 | | |
| | | | Suburban Shopping Mall Developer, Owner & Operator | | | | | |
| 4,000,000 | | | Park24 | | | 24,222 | | |
| | | | Parking Lot Operator | | | | | |
| 5,500 | | | Osaka Securities Exchange | | | 23,153 | | |
| | | | Osaka Securities Exchange | | | | | |
| 97,000 | | | Keyence | | | 23,102 | | |
| | | | Sensors & Measuring Devices for Automation | | | | | |
| 1,490,000 | | | FCC | | | 22,929 | | |
| | | | Auto/Motorcycle Clutches | | | | | |
| 578,000 | | | SYSMEX | | | 22,753 | | |
| | | | In Vitro Diagnostics (IVD) Equipment & Reagent Manufacturer | | | | | |
| 3,000,000 | | | Kamigumi | | | 22,687 | | |
| | | | Port Cargo Handling & Logistics | | | | | |
| 8,800,000 | | | Kansai Urban Banking | | | 22,127 | | |
| | | | Regional Bank | | | | | |
| 863,200 | | | Kintetsu World Express | | | 22,071 | | |
| | | | Airfreight Logistics | | | | | |
| 18,000 | | | Kenedix | | | 22,037 | | |
| | | | Real Estate Investment Management | | | | | |
| 1,300,000 | | | Ushio | | | 21,241 | | |
| | | | Industrial Light Sources | | | | | |
| 620,000 | | | Olympus | | | 20,962 | | |
| | | | Medical Equipment & Cameras | | | | | |
| 689,000 | | | Unicharm PetCare | | | 20,569 | | |
| | | | Pet Food & Pet Toiletries | | | | | |
| 1,800,000 | | | OSG | | | 20,342 | | |
| | | | Consumable Cutting Tools | | | | | |
| 680,000 | | | Union Tool | | | 19,788 | | |
| | | | Precision Drill Bit Manufacturer | | | | | |
| 950,000 | | | NGK Insulators | | | 18,475 | | |
| | | | Ceramic, Power & Electronics Parts | | | | | |
| 4,000,000 | | | Bank of Fukuoka | | | 18,044 | | |
| | | | Regional Bank | | | | | |
| 1,500 | | | Nippon Building Fund | | | 17,658 | | |
| | | | Office REIT | | | | | |
| 163,700 | | | Nakanishi | | | 17,637 | | |
| | | | Dental Tools & Machinery | | | | | |
| 175,000 | | | Hirose Electric | | | 17,568 | | |
| | | | Electrical Connectors | | | | | |
| 246,000 | | | USS | | | 16,240 | | |
| | | | Used Car Auctioneer | | | | | |
| 10,000 | | | Risa Partners | | | 15,256 | | |
| | | | Non-performing Loan & Real Estate Related Investment | | | | | |
| 580,000 | | | Hamamatsu Photonics | | | 15,048 | | |
| | | | Optical Sensors for Medical & Industrial Applications | | | | | |
| 1,150,000 | | | Suruga Bank | | | 14,956 | | |
| | | | Regional Bank | | | | | |
| 785,000 | | | Tamron | | | 14,823 | | |
| | | | Camera Lens Maker | | | | | |
Number of Shares | | | | Value (000) | |
| 965,000 | | | T. Hasegawa | | $ | 14,677 | | |
| | | | Industrial Flavors & Fragrances | | | | | |
| 509,000 | | | Point | | | 14,572 | | |
| | | | Apparel Specialty Retailer | | | | | |
| 600,000 | | | Glory | | | 14,098 | | |
| | | | Currency Handling Systems & Related Equipment | | | | | |
| 632,500 | | | As One | | | 13,819 | | |
| | | | Scientific Supplies Distributor | | | | | |
| 669,000 | | | Aeon Delight | | | 13,672 | | |
| | | | Facility Maintenance & Management | | | | | |
| 1,600,000 | | | Cosel | | | 13,124 | | |
| | | | Industrial Standard Switching Power Supply System | | | | | |
| 2,200 | | | Fukuoka | | | 11,561 | | |
| | | | Diversified REIT in Fukuoka | | | | | |
| 643,000 | | | Ain Pharmaciez (a) | | | 10,876 | | |
| | | | Dispensing Pharmacy/Drugstore Operator | | | | | |
| 380,000 | | | Hitachi Construction Machinery | | | 10,647 | | |
| | | | Construction Machinery | | | | | |
| 840,000 | | | Casio Computer | | | 9,564 | | |
| | | | Micro-consumer Electronic Goods | | | | | |
| 4,000 | | | Wacom | | | 9,531 | | |
| | | | Computer Graphic Illustration Devices | | | | | |
| 400,000 | | | Hoya | | | 9,248 | | |
| | | | Opto-electrical Components & Eyeglass Lenses | | | | | |
| 380,000 | | | Takata | | | 7,479 | | |
| | | | Safety Related Auto Parts | | | | | |
| 14,000 | | | FullCast (a) | | | 5,096 | | |
| | | | Employment Outsourcing | | | | | |
| 1,650 | | | Japan Pure Chemical | | | 4,910 | | |
| | | | Precious Metal Plating Chemicals for Electronics | | | | | |
| 379 | | | Seven Bank | | | 839 | | |
| | | | ATM Processing Services | | | | | |
| | | 871,392 | | |
| | > China 5.0% | |
| 15,718,000 | | | China Shipping Development | | | 47,171 | | |
| | | | China's Dominant Shipper for Oil & Coal | | | | | |
| 55,730,000 | | | Lenovo Group | | | 37,738 | | |
| | | | Third Largest PC Vendor Globally | | | | | |
| 29,648,000 | | | China Green | | | 35,210 | | |
| | | | Agricultural Grower & Processor in China | | | | | |
| 34,614,000 | | | Jiangsu Expressway | | | 28,367 | | |
| | | | Chinese Toll Road Operator | | | | | |
| 15,300,000 | | | Fu Ji Food & Catering Services | | | 23,743 | | |
| | | | Food Catering Service Provider in China | | | | | |
| 30,000,000 | | | Hopewell Highway Infrastructure | | | 22,739 | | |
| | | | Guangdong Tollroad Leading to Hong Kong & Macau | | | | | |
| 36,250,000 | | | TPV Technology | | | 18,875 | | |
| | | | Original Design Manufacturer for LCD Monitor & Flat TV | | | | | |
| 34,000,000 | | | Xinyu Hengdeli | | | 12,776 | | |
| | | | A High-end Watch Retailer in China | | | | | |
| 18,816,800 | | | Travelsky Technology | | | 12,380 | | |
| | | | Online Air Travel Bookings in China | | | | | |
| 282,500 | | | ZhongDe Waste Technology (b) | | | 11,217 | | |
| | | | Solid Municipal Waste & Medical Waste Incinerator Manufacturer | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Number of Shares | | | | Value (000) | |
| | > China—continued | |
| 556,500 | | | VisionChina Media - ADR (b) | | $ | 8,832 | | |
| | | | Advertising on Digital Screens in China's Mass Transit System | | | | | |
| 82,654,300 | | | RexCapital Finance (b) | | | 8,268 | | |
| | | | Chinese Lottery | | | | | |
| 14,733,000 | | | Sinotrans | | | 3,628 | | |
| | | | Largest Integrated Logistics Player in China | | | | | |
| | | 270,944 | | |
| | > South Korea 2.8% | |
| 135,200 | | | MegaStudy | | | 42,807 | | |
| | | | Online Education Service Provider | | | | | |
| 1,192,000 | | | Woongjin Coway | | | 34,983 | | |
| | | | South Korean Household Appliance Rental Service Provider | | | | | |
| 278,265 | | | Taewoong | | | 26,841 | | |
| | | | A Player in the Niche Customized Forging Market | | | | | |
| 915,000 | | | Sung Kwang Bend | | | 25,892 | | |
| | | | A Large Customized Industrial Pipe Fitting Manufacturer | | | | | |
| 127,700 | | | Mirae Asset Securities | | | 12,513 | | |
| | | | Korean Largest Diversified Financial Company | | | | | |
| 170,000 | | | JVM | | | 6,330 | | |
| | | | Automatic Tablet Dispensing & Packaging Systems | | | | | |
| 262,000 | | | YBM Sisa.com | | | 2,855 | | |
| | | | Online Language Educator & Tester | | | | | |
| | | 152,221 | | |
| | > Singapore 2.8% | |
| 10,000,000 | | | Singapore Exchange | | | 50,788 | | |
| | | | Singapore Equity & Derivatives Market Operator | | | | | |
| 22,920,000 | | | CDL Hospitality Trust | | | 29,649 | | |
| | | | Singapore Hotel Operator | | | | | |
| 45,768,300 | | | Mapletree Logistics | | | 28,594 | | |
| | | | Asian Logistics Landlord | | | | | |
| 20,000,000 | | | ComfortDelGro | | | 22,050 | | |
| | | | Taxi & Mass Transit Service | | | | | |
| 11,000,000 | | | OLAM | | | 19,647 | | |
| | | | Agriculture Supply Chain Manager | | | | | |
| | | 150,728 | | |
| | > Taiwan 2.0% | |
| 1,995,826 | | | Formosa International Hotels | | | 37,677 | | |
| | | | Hotel, Food & Beverage Operation & Hospitality Management Services | | | | | |
| 7,140,000 | | | President Chain Store | | | 23,758 | | |
| | | | Taiwan's Number One Convenience Chain Store Operator | | | | | |
| 7,004,722 | | | Everlight Electronics | | | 18,093 | | |
| | | | LED Packager | | | | | |
| 7,501,588 | | | Wah Lee Industrial | | | 13,791 | | |
| | | | Distributor of Chemicals, Materials & Equipment | | | | | |
| 1,500,000 | | | GeoVision | | | 8,450 | | |
| | | | Taiwan PC-based Video Surveillance Player | | | | | |
| 2,911,000 | | | Advantech | | | 7,481 | | |
| | | | Embedded Computers | | | | | |
| | | 109,250 | | |
Number of Shares | | | | Value (000) | |
| | > India 2.0% | |
| 750,000 | | | Housing Development Finance | | $ | 33,713 | | |
| | | | Indian Mortgage Lender | | | | | |
| 4,450,000 | | | United Phosphorus (b) | | | 28,437 | | |
| | | | Off-patent Crop Protection Chemicals | | | | | |
| 864,498 | | | Asian Paints | | | 23,107 | | |
| | | | India's Largest Paint Company | | | | | |
| 1,000,000 | | | Jain Irrigation Systems | | | 11,389 | | |
| | | | Agricultural Micro-irrigation Systems & Food Processing | | | | | |
| 296,320 | | | JSW Steel | | | 6,231 | | |
| | | | Flat Steel Producer in India | | | | | |
| 205,544 | | | Shree Cement (b) | | | 2,885 | | |
| | | | Cement Manufacturer | | | | | |
| | | 105,762 | | |
| | > Hong Kong 1.9% | |
| 3,000,000 | | | Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing | | | 43,862 | | |
| | | | Hong Kong Equity & Derivatives Market Operator | | | | | |
| 16,950,000 | | | Lifestyle International | | | 23,825 | | |
| | | | Mid to High-end Department Store Operator in Hong Kong & China | | | | | |
| 1,324,600 | | | Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering | | | 20,403 | | |
| | | | Aircraft Maintenence, Repair & Overhaul Operator | | | | | |
| 50,000,000 | | | NagaCorp | | | 13,466 | | |
| | | | Monopoly Casino in Central Cambodia | | | | | |
| 46,000,000 | | | Global Digital Creations (b) | | | 2,124 | | |
| | | | Digital Cinema Solution Provider/ Network Operator | | | | | |
| | | 103,680 | | |
| | > Indonesia 0.4% | |
| 15,000,000 | | | Perusahaan Gas Negara (b) | | | 21,150 | | |
| | | | Gas Pipeline Operator | | | | | |
| | | 21,150 | | |
Asia: Total | | | 1,785,127 | | |
Other Countries 11.1% | | | |
| | > United States 3.6% | |
| 645,000 | | | Atwood Oceanics (b) | | | 80,199 | | |
| | | | Offshore Drilling Contractor | | | | | |
| 758,000 | | | FMC Technologies (b) | | | 58,313 | | |
| | | | Oil & Gas Wellhead Manufacturer | | | | | |
| 565,000 | | | Dresser-Rand Group (b) | | | 22,091 | | |
| | | | Largest Manufacturer of Compressors | | | | | |
| 600,000 | | | BioMarin (b) | | | 17,388 | | |
| | | | Biotech Focused on Orphan Diseases | | | | | |
| 370,000 | | | Tesco (b) | | | 11,822 | | |
| | | | Developing New Well Drilling Technologies | | | | | |
| 64,104 | | | Bristow (b) | | | 3,173 | | |
| | | | Largest Provider of Helicopter Services to Offshore Oil & Gas Producers | | | | | |
| 1,650,000 | | | Decode Genetics (b) | | | 1,518 | | |
| | | | Drugs for Heart Attack, Asthma & Vascular Disease | | | | | |
| | | 194,504 | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Columbia Acorn International
Statement of Investments (Unaudited), continued
Number of Shares | | | | Value (000) | |
| | > Australia 2.5% | |
| 7,140,000 | | | Sino Gold (b) | | $ | 39,905 | | |
| | | | Gold Mining in The People's Republic of China | | | | | |
| 3,500,000 | | | Billabong International | | | 36,237 | | |
| | | | Action Sports Apparel Brand Manager | | | | | |
| 800,000 | | | Perpetual Trustees | | | 32,801 | | |
| | | | Mutual Fund Management | | | | | |
| 850,000 | | | Australian Stock Exchange | | | 25,586 | | |
| | | | Australian Equity & Derivatives Market Operator | | | | | |
| | | 134,529 | | |
| | > South Africa 2.3% | |
| 1,440,000 | | | Impala Platinum Holdings | | | 56,828 | | |
| | | | Platinum Group Metals Mining & Refining | | | | | |
| 1,560,000 | | | Naspers | | | 34,069 | | |
| | | | Media & Education in Africa & Other Emerging Markets | | | | | |
| 4,299,000 | | | Uranium One (b) | | | 20,236 | | |
| | | | Uranium Mines in South Africa, Kazakhstan, Australia & the U.S. | | | | | |
| 7,600,000 | | | Mr. Price | | | 14,559 | | |
| | | | South African Retailer of Apparel, Household Goods & Sporting Goods | | | | | |
| | | 125,692 | | |
| | > Canada 2.1% | |
| 1,860,000 | | | ShawCor | | | 65,666 | | |
| | | | Oil & Gas Pipeline Products | | | | | |
| 670,000 | | | CCL | | | 19,403 | | |
| | | | Leading Global Label Manufacturer | | | | | |
| 850,000 | | | Ivanhoe Mines (b) | | | 9,211 | | |
| | | | Copper Mine Project in Mongolia | | | | | |
| 1,483,700 | | | UTS Energy (b) | | | 8,672 | | |
| | | | Operator of Canadian Oil Sands Mines | | | | | |
| 1,790,000 | | | Horizon North Logistics (b) | | | 5,793 | | |
| | | | Provides Diversified Oil Service Offering in Northern Canada | | | | | |
| 328,100 | | | Xtreme Coil Drilling (b) | | | 3,218 | | |
| | | | Land Driller with New Generation Drilling Technology | | | | | |
| | | 111,963 | | |
| | > Kazakhstan 0.3% | |
| 1,193,313 | | | Halyk Savings Bank of Kazakhstan - GDR | | | 18,413 | | |
| | | | Largest Retail Bank in Kazakhstan | | | | | |
| | | 18,413 | | |
| | > New Zealand 0.3% | |
| 6,102,440 | | | Sky City Entertainment | | | 14,232 | | |
| | | | Casino/Entertainment Complex | | | | | |
| | | 14,232 | | |
Other Countries: Total | | | 599,333 | | |
Latin America 5.8% | | | |
| | > Brazil 3.3% | |
| 4,300,000 | | | Suzano (b) | | | 69,659 | | |
| | | | Brazilian Pulp & Paper Producer | | | | | |
| 3,000,000 | | | Porto Seguro | | | 34,621 | | |
| | | | Auto & Life Insurance | | | | | |
Number of Shares or Principal Amount (000) | | | | Value (000) | |
| 3,000,000 | | | Localiza Rent A Car | | $ | 33,123 | | |
| | | | Car Rental | | | | | |
| 2,000,000 | | | Bovespa | | | 24,827 | | |
| | | | Brazil Equity & Derivatives Exchange | | | | | |
| 1,500,000 | | | Natura Cosmeticos | | | 15,439 | | |
| | | | Direct Retailer of Cosmetics | | | | | |
| | | 177,669 | | |
| | > Chile 1.4% | |
| 1,600,000 | | | Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile - ADR | | | 74,560 | | |
| | | | Producer of Specialty Fertilizers, Lithium & Iodine | | | | | |
| | | 74,560 | | |
| | > Mexico 1.1% | |
| 8,310,700 | | | Urbi Desarrollos Urbanos (b) | | | 28,728 | | |
| | | | Affordable Housing Builder | | | | | |
| 500,000 | | | Grupo Aeroportuario del Surest - ADR | | | 25,750 | | |
| | | | Cancun & Cozumel Airport Operator | | | | | |
| 6,000,000 | | | Financiera Independencia | | | 8,721 | | |
| | | | Mexican Micro-finance Lender | | | | | |
| | | 63,199 | | |
Latin America: Total | | | 315,428 | | |
Total Equities: 94.7% (Cost: $4,123,564) | | | 5,122,914 | | |
Short-Term Obligations 5.0% | | | |
| | > Commercial Paper 5.0% | |
$ | 28,300 | | | Novartis Finance (c) 2.30% Due 7/07/08 | | | 28,289 | | |
| 28,100 | | | Toyota Motor Credit 2.05% Due 7/01/08 | | | 28,100 | | |
| 28,000 | | | United Parcel Service (c) 1.98% Due 7/02/08 | | | 27,998 | | |
| 27,800 | | | Chevron Funding 1.93% Due 7/03/08 | | | 27,797 | | |
| 27,400 | | | Avon Capital (c) 2.15% Due 7/08/08 | | | 27,389 | | |
| 27,400 | | | AT&T (c) 2.23% Due 7/21/08 | | | 27,366 | | |
| 27,400 | | | ConocoPhillips (c) 2.12% Due 7/28/08 | | | 27,356 | | |
| 25,000 | | | Netjets (c) 2.20% Due 7/09/08 | | | 24,988 | | |
| 25,000 | | | Walgreen (c) 2.25% Due 7/10/08 | | | 24,986 | | |
| 25,000 | | | General Electric 2.05% Due 7/11/08 | | | 24,986 | | |
| | | 269,255 | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Principal Amount (000) | | | | Value (000) | |
| | > Repurchase Agreement 0.0% | |
$ | 582 | | | Repurchase Agreement with Fixed Income Clearing Corp., dated 6/30/08, due 7/01/08 at 1.800%, collateralized by a U.S. Treasury Obligation, maturing 2/15/27, market value $595 (repurchase proceeds $582) | | $ | 582 | | |
| | | 582 | | |
Total Short-Term Obligations: (Amortized Cost: $269,837) | | | 269,837 | | |
Total Investments: 99.7% (Cost: $4,393,401)(d)(e) | | | 5,392,751 | | |
Cash and Other Assets Less Liabilities: 0.3% | | | 14,776 | | |
Total Net Assets: 100% | | $ | 5,407,527 | | |
ADR = American Depositary Receipts
GDR = Global Depositary Receipts
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Columbia Acorn International
Statement of Investments (Unaudited), continued
> Notes to Statements of Investments (dollar values in thousands)
(a) An affiliate may include any company in which the Fund owns five percent or more of its outstanding voting shares. Transactions in these affiliated companies during the six months ended June 30, 2008, are as follows:
Affiliates | | Balance of Shares Held 12/31/07 | | Purchases/ Additions | | Sales/ Reductions | | Balance of Shares Held 6/30/08 | | Value | | Dividend | |
Ain Pharmaciez | | | 643,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 643,000 | | | $ | 10,876 | | | $ | 114 | | |
FullCast | | | 14,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 14,000 | | | | 5,096 | | | | - | | |
Kongsberg Automotive * | | 2,774,800 | | 240,000 | | - | | 3,014,800 | | 11,720 | |
Northgate | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 1,250,000 | | | | - | | | | 3,750,000 | | | | 26,367 | | | | - | | |
Koninklijke TenCate | | | 1,096,000 | | | | 470,533 | | | | - | | | | 1,566,533 | | | | 55,914 | | | | - | | |
Unit 4 Agresso | | | 1,385,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,385,000 | | | | 34,715 | | | | 458 | | |
Total of Affiliated Transactions | | | 8,412,800 | | | | 1,960,533 | | | | - | | | | 10,373,333 | | | $ | 144,688 | | | $ | 572 | | |
* At June 30, 2008, the Fund owned less than five percent or more of the following company's outstanding voting shares.
The aggregate cost and value of these companies at June 30, 2008, was $181,586 and $144,688, respectively. Investments in affiliate companies represented 2.7% of total net assets at June 30, 2008.
(b) Non-income producing security.
(c) Securities exempt from registration under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may only be resold in exempt transactions to qualified buyers. Private resales of these securities to qualified institutional buyers are also exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. At June 30, 2008, these securities had an aggregate value of $188,372, which represented 3.5% of net assets.
(d) At June 30, 2008, for federal income tax purposes cost of investments was $4,393,401 and net unrealized appreciation was $999,350 consisting of gross unrealized appreciation of $1,639,172 and gross unrealized depreciation of $639,822.
(e) On June 30, 2008, the Fund's total investments were denominated in currencies as follows:
Currency | | Value | | % of Total Net Assets | |
Euro | | $ | 1,597,286 | | | | 29.5 | % | |
Japanese Yen | | | 871,392 | | | | 16.1 | | |
US Dollar | | | 704,640 | | | | 13.0 | | |
Hong Kong Dollar | | | 354,575 | | | | 6.6 | | |
British Pound | | | 322,938 | | | | 6.0 | | |
Other currencies less than 5% of total net assets | | | 1,541,920 | | | | 28.5 | | |
| | $ | 5,392,751 | | | | 99.7 | % | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio Diversification
At June 30, 2008, the Fund's portfolio investments as a percent of net assets were diversified as follows:
| | Value (000) | | Percent | |
> Industrial Goods & Services | |
Industrial Materials & Specialty Chemicals | | $ | 468,323 | | | | 8.7 | % | |
Other Industrial Services | | | 376,881 | | | | 7.0 | | |
Machinery | | | 312,074 | | | | 5.8 | | |
Conglomerates | | | 177,056 | | | | 3.3 | | |
Outsourcing Services | | | 130,423 | | | | 2.4 | | |
Electrical Components | | | 104,714 | | | | 1.9 | | |
Construction | | | 90,863 | | | | 1.7 | | |
Steel | | | 50,406 | | | | 0.9 | | |
Industrial Distribution | | | 13,819 | | | | 0.2 | | |
Waste Management | | | 11,218 | | | | 0.2 | | |
| | | 1,735,777 | | | | 32.1 | | |
> Consumer Goods & Services | |
Other Consumer Services | | | 159,426 | | | | 3.0 | | |
Casinos & Gaming | | | 124,981 | | | | 2.3 | | |
Retail | | | 116,410 | | | | 2.2 | | |
Food & Beverage | | | 104,014 | | | | 1.9 | | |
Leisure Products | | | 76,513 | | | | 1.4 | | |
Other Entertainment | | | 71,736 | | | | 1.3 | | |
Apparel | | | 71,411 | | | | 1.3 | | |
Nondurables | | | 55,411 | | | | 1.0 | | |
Travel | | | 45,503 | | | | 0.9 | | |
Other Durable Goods | | | 45,398 | | | | 0.8 | | |
Consumer Goods Distribution | | | 43,379 | | | | 0.8 | | |
Consumer Electronics | | | 43,262 | | | | 0.8 | | |
Furniture & Textiles | | | 11,020 | | | | 0.2 | | |
| | | 968,464 | | | | 17.9 | | |
> Energy & Minerals | |
Oil Services | | | 403,500 | | | | 7.5 | | |
Mining | | | 155,735 | | | | 2.9 | | |
Oil Refining, Marketing & Distribution | | | 88,318 | | | | 1.6 | | |
Agricultural Commodities | | | 86,706 | | | | 1.6 | | |
Oil & Gas Producers | | | 23,890 | | | | 0.4 | | |
| | | 758,149 | | | | 14.0 | | |
> Information | |
Computer Hardware & Related Equipment | | | 94,782 | | | | 1.8 | | |
Financial Processors | | | 94,650 | | | | 1.8 | | |
Publishing | | | 56,718 | | | | 1.0 | | |
Satellite Broadcasting & Services | | | 51,179 | | | | 0.9 | | |
Instrumentation | | | 45,365 | | | | 0.9 | | |
Business Information & Marketing Services | | | 43,827 | | | | 0.8 | | |
Business Software | | | 34,715 | | | | 0.7 | | |
TV Broadcasting | | | 34,069 | | | | 0.6 | | |
CATV | | | 33,715 | | | | 0.6 | | |
Computer Services | | | 33,009 | | | | 0.6 | | |
| | Value (000) | | Percent | |
Semiconductors & Related Equipment | | $ | 27,341 | | | | 0.5 | % | |
Internet Related | | | 24,302 | | | | 0.4 | | |
Advertising | | | 16,698 | | | | 0.3 | | |
Electronics Distribution | | | 13,791 | | | | 0.3 | | |
| | | 604,161 | | | | 11.2 | | |
> Other Industries | |
Transportation | | | 248,661 | | | | 4.6 | | |
Real Estate | | | 153,483 | | | | 2.8 | | |
Regulated Utilities | | | 26,041 | | | | 0.5 | | |
| | | 428,185 | | | | 7.9 | | |
> Finance | |
Banks | | | 135,100 | | | | 2.5 | | |
Brokerage & Money Management | | | 104,691 | | | | 1.9 | | |
Insurance | | | 55,114 | | | | 1.0 | | |
Finance Companies | | | 40,757 | | | | 0.8 | | |
Savings & Loans | | | 33,713 | | | | 0.6 | | |
Closed End Funds | | | 21,066 | | | | 0.4 | | |
| | | 390,441 | | | | 7.2 | | |
> Health Care | |
Medical Equipment & Devices | | | 100,786 | | | | 1.9 | | |
Health Care Services | | | 57,162 | | | | 1.1 | | |
Pharmaceuticals | | | 44,685 | | | | 0.8 | | |
Biotechnology & Drug Delivery | | | 18,906 | | | | 0.3 | | |
Medical Supplies | | | 16,198 | | | | 0.3 | | |
| | | 237,737 | | | | 4.4 | | |
Total Equities: | | | 5,122,914 | | | | 94.7 | | |
Short-Term Obligations: | | | 269,837 | | | | 5.0 | | |
Total Investments: | | | 5,392,751 | | | | 99.7 | | |
Cash and Other Assets Less Liabilities: | | | 14,776 | | | | 0.3 | | |
Net Assets: | | $ | 5,407,527 | | | | 100.0 | % | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Major Portfolio Changes in the Second Quarter (Unaudited)
| | Number of Shares | |
| | 03/31/08 | | 06/30/08 | |
Purchases | |
Information | |
Bally Technologies | | | 60,600 | | | | 155,000 | | |
Global Payments | | | 468,280 | | | | 538,280 | | |
Mettler Toledo | | | 140,000 | | | | 155,000 | | |
ON Semiconductor | | | 879,750 | | | | 1,179,750 | | |
Zebra Technologies | | | 99,000 | | | | 184,000 | | |
Industrial Goods & Services | |
Acuity Brands | | | 80,000 | | | | 145,000 | | |
Cytec Industries | | | 0 | | | | 100,000 | | |
Haynes International | | | 0 | | | | 46,100 | | |
Mine Safety Appliances | | | 0 | | | | 75,000 | | |
Consumer Goods & Services | |
Talbots | | | 0 | | | | 400,000 | | |
Vail Resorts | | | 90,000 | | | | 190,000 | | |
Finance | |
Berkshire Hills Bancorp | | | 0 | | | | 138,500 | | |
CAI International | | | 22,911 | | | | 230,000 | | |
GATX | | | 0 | | | | 145,000 | | |
Guaranty Bancorp | | | 0 | | | | 500,000 | | |
H&E Equipment Services | | | 175,000 | | | | 350,000 | | |
Lakeland Financial | | | 299,388 | | | | 424,388 | | |
MB Financial | | | 410,025 | | | | 455,025 | | |
SVB Financial Group | | | 0 | | | | 60,000 | | |
Valley National Bancorp | | | 585,000 | | | | 614,250 | | |
ViewPoint Financial | | | 400,000 | | | | 600,000 | | |
Health Care | |
Auxilium Pharmaceuticals | | | 100,000 | | | | 125,000 | | |
Immucor | | | 0 | | | | 100,000 | | |
Meridian Biosciences | | | 0 | | | | 105,000 | | |
Psychiatric Solutions | | | 90,000 | | | | 180,000 | | |
United Therapeutics | | | 35,000 | | | | 53,000 | | |
Vital Signs | | | 0 | | | | 60,000 | | |
Other Industries | |
BioMed Realty Trust | | | 0 | | | | 120,000 | | |
Corporate Office Properties | | | 0 | | | | 85,000 | | |
Gaylord Entertainment | | | 122,500 | | | | 222,500 | | |
| | Number of Shares | |
| | 03/31/08 | | 06/30/08 | |
Sales | |
Information | |
Avid Technology | | | 556,500 | | | | 197,000 | | |
CNET Networks | | | 980,000 | | | | 0 | | |
Entravision Communications | | | 1,125,000 | | | | 975,000 | | |
Lions Gate Entertainment | | | 750,000 | | | | 375,000 | | |
Netgear | | | 190,000 | | | | 0 | | |
Tellabs | | | 2,688,200 | | | | 2,648,900 | | |
Industrial Goods & Services | |
G&K Services | | | 179,000 | | | | 90,000 | | |
Watsco | | | 70,000 | | | | 0 | | |
Consumer Goods & Services | |
AnnTaylor Stores | | | 224,500 | | | | 0 | | |
Chico's FAS | | | 418,000 | | | | 0 | | |
International Speedway | | | 136,700 | | | | 0 | | |
Scotts Miracle-Gro | | | 266,000 | | | | 166,000 | | |
Speedway Motorsports | | | 185,989 | | | | 140,500 | | |
Universal Technical Institute | | | 310,000 | | | | 0 | | |
Energy & Minerals | |
FMC Technologies | | | 803,400 | | | | 733,400 | | |
Finance | |
Centennial Bank | | | 500,000 | | | | 0 | | |
First Busey | | | 215,000 | | | | 105,928 | | |
Old Second Bancorp | | | 220,000 | | | | 192,700 | | |
Health Care | |
Barrier Therapeutics | | | 505,000 | | | | 0 | | |
BioMarin | | | 600,000 | | | | 405,000 | | |
Lincare Holdings | | | 246,800 | | | | 126,800 | | |
Medicis Pharmaceutical | | | 110,000 | | | | 0 | | |
Orthofix International | | | 118,000 | | | | 28,000 | | |
Other Industries | |
DiamondRock Hospitality | | | 560,000 | | | | 325,000 | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Statement of Investments (Unaudited), June 30, 2008
Number of Shares | | | | Value (000) | |
| | | | | | | Equities: 98.6% | | |
Information 31.9% | | | |
| | > Business Software 5.5% | |
| 681,400 | | | Micros Systems (a) | | $ | 20,776 | | |
| | | | Information Systems for Restaurants & Hotels | | | | | |
| 2,100,000 | | | Novell (a) | | | 12,369 | | |
| | | | Directory, Operating System & Identity Management Software | | | | | |
| 525,000 | | | Blackbaud | | | 11,235 | | |
| | | | Software & Services for Non-profits | | | | | |
| 235,000 | | | ANSYS (a) | | | 11,073 | | |
| | | | Simulation Software for Engineers & Designers | | | | | |
| 570,000 | | | Informatica (a) | | | 8,573 | | |
| | | | Enterprise Data Integration Software | | | | | |
| 230,400 | | | Concur Technologies (a) | | | 7,656 | | |
| | | | Web Enabled Cost & Expense Management Software | | | | | |
| 197,000 | | | Avid Technology (a) | | | 3,347 | | |
| | | | Digital Nonlinear Editing Software & Systems | | | | | |
| 100,000 | | | Quality Systems | | | 2,928 | | |
| | | | IT Systems for Medical Groups & Ambulatory Care Centers | | | | | |
| | | 77,957 | | |
| | > Instrumentation 5.3% | |
| 860,000 | | | Flir Systems (a) | | | 34,890 | | |
| | | | Infrared Cameras | | | | | |
| 155,000 | | | Mettler Toledo (a) | | | 14,703 | | |
| | | | Laboratory Equipment | | | | | |
| 368,000 | | | Trimble Navigation (a) | | | 13,138 | | |
| | | | GPS-based Instruments | | | | | |
| 425,000 | | | IPG Photonics (a) | | | 7,994 | | |
| | | | Fiber Lasers | | | | | |
| 45,000 | | | Varian (a) | | | 2,298 | | |
| | | | Analytical Instruments | | | | | |
| 60,000 | | | FARO Technologies (a) | | | 1,510 | | |
| | | | Precision Measurement Equipment | | | | | |
| | | 74,533 | | |
| | > Mobile Communications 4.3% | |
| 1,005,000 | | | Crown Castle International (a) | | | 38,924 | | |
| | | | Communications Towers | | | | | |
| 506,000 | | | American Tower (a) | | | 21,378 | | |
| | | | Communications Towers in USA & Mexico | | | | | |
| 88,000 | | | Globalstar (a) | | | 249 | | |
| | | | Satellite Mobile Voice & Data Carrier | | | | | |
| | | 60,551 | | |
| | > Computer Hardware & Related Equipment 3.7% | |
| 505,000 | | | II-VI (a) | | | 17,635 | | |
| | | | Laser Components | | | | | |
| 295,600 | | | Amphenol | | | 13,266 | | |
| | | | Electronic Connectors | | | | | |
| 320,000 | | | Nice Systems - ADR (Israel) (a) | | | 9,462 | | |
| | | | Audio & Video Recording Solutions | | | | | |
| 184,000 | | | Zebra Technologies (a) | | | 6,006 | | |
| | | | Bar Code Printers | | | | | |
| 160,000 | | | Belden CDT | | | 5,421 | | |
| | | | Specialty Cable | | | | | |
Number of Shares | | | | Value (000) | |
| 65,000 | | | Intermec (a) | | $ | 1,370 | | |
| | | | Bar Code & Wireless LAN Systems | | | | | |
| | | 53,160 | | |
| | > Semiconductors & Related Equipment 3.6% | |
| 710,000 | | | Microsemi (a) | | | 17,878 | | |
| | | | Analog/Mixed-signal Semiconductors | | | | | |
| 1,168,000 | | | Integrated Device Technology (a) | | | 11,610 | | |
| | | | Communications Semiconductors | | | | | |
| 1,179,750 | | | ON Semiconductor (a) | | | 10,818 | | |
| | | | Mixed-signal & Power Management Semiconductors | | | | | |
| 190,000 | | | Littelfuse (a) | | | 5,995 | | |
| | | | Little Fuses | | | | | |
| 189,296 | | | Supertex (a) | | | 4,418 | | |
| | | | Mixed-signal Semiconductors | | | | | |
| | | 50,719 | | |
| | > Telephone Services 2.1% | |
| 1,486,000 | | | TW Telecom (a) | | | 23,821 | | |
| | | | Fiber Optic Telephone/Data Services | | | | | |
| 280,000 | | | Cogent Communications (a) | | | 3,752 | | |
| | | | Internet Data Pipelines | | | | | |
| 400,000 | | | PAETEC Holding (a) | | | 2,540 | | |
| | | | Telephone/Data Services for Business | | | | | |
| | | 30,113 | | |
| | > Telecommunications Equipment 2.0% | |
| 525,000 | | | Polycom (a) | | | 12,789 | | |
| | | | Video Conferencing Equipment | | | | | |
| 2,648,900 | | | Tellabs (a) | | | 12,318 | | |
| | | | Telecommunications Equipment | | | | | |
| 125,000 | | | Ciena (a) | | | 2,896 | | |
| | | | Optical Transport & Broadband Access Equipment | | | | | |
| | | 28,003 | | |
| | > Financial Processors 1.8% | |
| 538,280 | | | Global Payments | | | 25,084 | | |
| | | | Credit Card Processor | | | | | |
| | | 25,084 | | |
| | > Computer Services 1.1% | |
| 1,005,500 | | | Hackett Group (a) | | | 5,772 | | |
| | | | IT Integration & Best Practice Research | | | | | |
| 205,000 | | | SRA International (a) | | | 4,604 | | |
| | | | Government IT Services | | | | | |
| 786,000 | | | RCM Technologies (a)(b) | | | 3,388 | | |
| | | | Technology & Engineering Services | | | | | |
| 235,000 | | | iGate (a) | | | 1,910 | | |
| | | | IT & Business Process Outsourcing Services | | | | | |
| | | 15,674 | | |
| | > Internet Related 0.7% | |
| 460,000 | | | ValueClick (a) | | | 6,969 | | |
| | | | Internet Advertising | | | | | |
| 381,740 | | | TheStreet.com | | | 2,485 | | |
| | | | Financial Information Website Publisher | | | | | |
| | | 9,454 | | |
| | > Gaming Equipment & Services 0.6% | |
| 155,000 | | | Bally Technologies (a) | | | 5,239 | | |
| | | | Slot Machines & Software | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Columbia Acorn USA
Statement of Investments (Unaudited), continued
Number of Shares | | | | Value (000) | |
| | > Gaming Equipment & Services—continued | |
| 100,000 | | | Scientific Games (a) | | $ | 2,962 | | |
| | | | Lottery Services Provider | | | | | |
| 98,500 | | | Shuffle Master (a) | | | 487 | | |
| | | | Card Shufflers & Casino Games | | | | | |
| | | 8,688 | | |
| | > TV Broadcasting 0.3% | |
| 975,000 | | | Entravision Communications (a) | | | 3,919 | | |
| | | | Spanish Language TV & Radio Stations | | | | | |
| | | 3,919 | | |
| | > Television Programming 0.3% | |
| 375,000 | | | Lions Gate Entertainment (a) | | | 3,885 | | |
| | | | Film & TV Studio | | | | | |
| | | 3,885 | | |
| | > Radio 0.2% | |
| 300,000 | | | Saga Communications (a) | | | 1,503 | | |
| | | | Radio Stations in Small- & Mid-sized Cities | | | | | |
| 511,100 | | | Salem Communications | | | 1,007 | | |
| | | | Radio Stations for Religious Programming | | | | | |
| 705,500 | | | Spanish Broadcasting System (a) | | | 804 | | |
| | | | Spanish Language Radio Stations | | | | | |
| | | 3,314 | | |
| | > Contract Manufacturing 0.2% | |
| 115,000 | | | Plexus (a) | | | 3,183 | | |
| | | | Electronic Manufacturing Services | | | | | |
| | | 3,183 | | |
| | > Business Information & Marketing Services 0.2% | |
| 100,000 | | | Viad | | | 2,579 | | |
| | | | Trade Show Services, Travel & Tours | | | | | |
| | | 2,579 | | |
Information: Total | | | 450,816 | | |
Industrial Goods & Services 15.6% | | | |
| | > Machinery 10.4% | |
| 697,500 | | | Ametek | | | 32,936 | | |
| | | | Aerospace/Industrial Instruments | | | | | |
| 650,300 | | | ESCO Technologies (a) | | | 30,512 | | |
| | | | Automatic Electric Meter Readers | | | | | |
| 373,600 | | | Nordson | | | 27,232 | | |
| | | | Dispensing Systems for Adhesives & Coatings | | | | | |
| 673,600 | | | Pentair | | | 23,589 | | |
| | | | Pumps & Water Treatment | | | | | |
| 394,800 | | | Donaldson | | | 17,624 | | |
| | | | Industrial Air Filtration | | | | | |
| 140,000 | | | MOOG (a) | | | 5,214 | | |
| | | | Motion Control Products for Aerospace, Defense & Industrial Markets | | | | | |
| 75,000 | | | Mine Safety Appliances | | | 2,999 | | |
| | | | Safety Equipment | | | | | |
| 50,000 | | | Kaydon | | | 2,570 | | |
| | | | Specialized Friction & Motion Control Products | | | | | |
| 71,800 | | | Toro | | | 2,389 | | |
| | | | Turf Maintenance Equipment | | | | | |
Number of Shares | | | | Value (000) | |
| 23,013 | | | Lincoln Electric | | $ | 1,811 | | |
| | | | Welding Equipment & Consumables | | | | | |
| | | 146,876 | | |
| | > Outsourcing Services 1.2% | |
| 350,000 | | | Quanta Services (a) | | | 11,644 | | |
| | | | Electrical & Telecom Construction Services | | | | | |
| 175,000 | | | Administaff | | | 4,881 | | |
| | | | Professional Employer Organization | | | | | |
| | | 16,525 | | |
| | > Other Industrial Services 1.1% | |
| 396,000 | | | American Reprographics (a) | | | 6,593 | | |
| | | | Document Management & Logistics | | | | | |
| 350,000 | | | TrueBlue (a) | | | 4,624 | | |
| | | | Temporary Manual Labor | | | | | |
| 90,000 | | | G&K Services | | | 2,741 | | |
| | | | Uniform Rental | | | | | |
| 200,000 | | | American Commercial Lines (a) | | | 2,186 | | |
| | | | Operator/Builder of Inland Barges | | | | | |
| | | 16,144 | | |
| | > Industrial Materials & Specialty Chemicals 1.0% | |
| 100,000 | | | Cytec Industries | | | 5,456 | | |
| | | | Aerospace Composites & Specialty Chemicals | | | | | |
| 50,000 | | | Greif | | | 3,202 | | |
| | | | Industrial Packaging | | | | | |
| 90,000 | | | Albany International | | | 2,610 | | |
| | | | Paper Machine Clothing & Advanced Textiles | | | | | |
| 155,000 | | | Drew Industries (a) | | | 2,472 | | |
| | | | RV & Manufactured Home Components | | | | | |
| | | 13,740 | | |
| | > Waste Management 0.6% | |
| 280,875 | | | Waste Connections (a) | | | 8,969 | | |
| | | | Solid Waste Management | | | | | |
| | | 8,969 | | |
| | > Electrical Components 0.5% | |
| 145,000 | | | Acuity Brands | | | 6,972 | | |
| | | | Commercial Lighting Fixtures | | | | | |
| | | 6,972 | | |
| | > Construction 0.4% | |
| 50,000 | | | Texas Industries | | | 2,807 | | |
| | | | Aggregates, Cement & Concrete | | | | | |
| 140,000 | | | M/I Homes | | | 2,202 | | |
| | | | Home Builder | | | | | |
| | | 5,009 | | |
| | > Industrial Distribution 0.2% | |
| 225,000 | | | Interline Brands (a) | | | 3,584 | | |
| | | | Industrial Distribution | | | | | |
| | | 3,584 | | |
| | > Steel 0.2% | |
| 46,100 | | | Haynes International (a) | | | 2,653 | | |
| | | | Producer of High Performance Alloys | | | | | |
| | | 2,653 | | |
Industrial Goods & Services: Total | | | 220,472 | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Number of Shares | | | | Value (000) | |
Consumer Goods & Services 14.5% | | | |
| | > Retail 4.1% | |
| 398,000 | | | Abercrombie & Fitch | | $ | 24,947 | | |
| | | | Teen Apparel Retailer | | | | | |
| 540,000 | | | Urban Outfitters (a) | | | 16,843 | | |
| | | | Apparel & Home Specialty Retailer | | | | | |
| 240,000 | | | J Crew Group (a) | | | 7,922 | | |
| | | | Multi-channel Branded Retailer | | | | | |
| 400,000 | | | Talbots | | | 4,636 | | |
| | | | Women's Specialty Retailer | | | | | |
| 486,250 | | | Christopher & Banks | | | 3,306 | | |
| | | | Women's Apparel Retailer | | | | | |
| | | 57,654 | | |
| | > Apparel 2.7% | |
| 950,313 | | | True Religion Apparel (a) | | | 25,326 | | |
| | | | Premium Denim | | | | | |
| 222,200 | | | Coach (a) | | | 6,417 | | |
| | | | Designer & Retailer of Branded Leather Accessories | | | | | |
| 314,200 | | | Oxford Industries | | | 6,017 | | |
| | | | Branded & Private Label Apparel | | | | | |
| | | 37,760 | | |
| | > Other Consumer Services 2.1% | |
| 366,000 | | | ITT Educational Services (a) | | | 30,242 | | |
| | | | Post-secondary Degree Services | | | | | |
| | | 30,242 | | |
| | > Other Durable Goods 1.5% | |
| 2,078,300 | | | Champion Enterprises (a) | | | 12,158 | | |
| | | | Manufactured Homes | | | | | |
| 287,900 | | | Cavco Industries (a) | | | 9,423 | | |
| | | | Higher End Manufactured Homes | | | | | |
| | | 21,581 | | |
| | > Restaurants 0.7% | |
| 337,500 | | | Sonic (a) | | | 4,995 | | |
| | | | Quick Service Restaurant | | | | | |
| 163,800 | | | Red Robin Gourmet Burgers (a) | | | 4,544 | | |
| | | | Casual Dining Restaurant | | | | | |
| | | 9,539 | | |
| | > Consumer Goods Distribution 0.7% | |
| 523,500 | | | Pool | | | 9,297 | | |
| | | | Distributor of Swimming Pool Supplies & Equipment | | | | | |
| | | 9,297 | | |
| | > Furniture & Textiles 0.7% | |
| 400,000 | | | Knoll | | | 4,860 | | |
| | | | Office Furniture | | | | | |
| 175,000 | | | Herman Miller | | | 4,356 | | |
| | | | Office Furniture | | | | | |
| | | 9,216 | | |
| | > Leisure Products 0.6% | |
| 180,000 | | | Thor Industries | | | 3,827 | | |
| | | | RV & Bus Manufacturer | | | | | |
| 140,500 | | | Speedway Motorsports | | | 2,863 | | |
| | | | Motorsports Racetrack Owner & Operator | | | | | |
| 150,000 | | | Winnebago | | | 1,529 | | |
| | | | Premier Motorhome Maker | | | | | |
| | | 8,219 | | |
Number of Shares | | | | Value (000) | |
| | > Travel 0.6% | |
| 190,000 | | | Vail Resorts (a) | | $ | 8,138 | | |
| | | | Ski Resort Operator & Developer | | | | | |
| | | 8,138 | | |
| | > Nondurables 0.3% | |
| 166,000 | | | Scotts Miracle-Gro | | | 2,916 | | |
| | | | Consumer Lawn & Garden Products | | | | | |
| 108,000 | | | Jarden (a) | | | 1,970 | | |
| | | | Branded Household Products | | | | | |
| | | 4,886 | | |
| | > Casinos & Gaming 0.3% | |
| 455,000 | | | Pinnacle Entertainment (a) | | | 4,773 | | |
| | | | Regional Casino Operator | | | | | |
| | | 4,773 | | |
| | > Food & Beverage 0.2% | |
| 90,000 | | | Hansen Natural (a) | | | 2,594 | | |
| | | | Alternative Beverages | | | | | |
| | | 2,594 | | |
Consumer Goods & Services: Total | | | 203,899 | | |
Energy & Minerals 13.8% | | | |
| | > Oil Services 7.1% | |
| 733,400 | | | FMC Technologies (a) | | | 56,421 | | |
| | | | Oil & Gas Wellhead Manufacturer | | | | | |
| 215,000 | | | Atwood Oceanics (a) | | | 26,733 | | |
| | | | Offshore Drilling Contractor | | | | | |
| 115,375 | | | Exterran Holdings (a) | | | 8,248 | | |
| | | | Natural Gas Compressor Rental & Fabrication | | | | | |
| 241,000 | | | Tetra Technologies (a) | | | 5,714 | | |
| | | | U.S.-based Service Company with Life of Field Approach | | | | | |
| 106,000 | | | Tesco (a) | | | 3,387 | | |
| | | | Developing New Well Drilling Technologies | | | | | |
| | | 100,503 | | |
| | > Oil & Gas Producers 5.8% | |
| 1,050,000 | | | Quicksilver Resources (a) | | | 40,572 | | |
| | | | Natural Gas & Coal Seam Gas Producer | | | | | |
| 315,000 | | | Carrizo Oil & Gas (a) | | | 21,448 | | |
| | | | Explores for Natural Gas & Crude Oil | | | | | |
| 276,800 | | | Southwestern Energy (a) | | | 13,178 | | |
| | | | Oil & Gas Producer | | | | | |
| 111,200 | | | Equitable Resources | | | 7,680 | | |
| | | | Natural Gas Producer & Utility | | | | | |
| | | 82,878 | | |
| | > Other Resources 0.7% | |
| 218,000 | | | Layne Christensen (a) | | | 9,546 | | |
| | | | Oil & Gas Production/Engineering & Construction/Contract Drilling | | | | | |
| | | 9,546 | | |
| | > Oil Refining, Marketing & Distribution 0.2% | |
| 50,250 | | | Oneok | | | 2,454 | | |
| | | | Natural Gas Distribution, Pipeline Processing & Trading | | | | | |
| | | 2,454 | | |
Energy & Minerals: Total | | | 195,381 | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Statement of Investments (Unaudited), continued
Number of Shares | | | | Value (000) | |
Finance 11.5% | | | |
| | > Banks 4.4% | |
| 455,025 | | | MB Financial | | $ | 10,225 | | |
| | | | Chicago Bank | | | | | |
| 614,250 | | | Valley National Bancorp | | | 9,687 | | |
| | | | New Jersey/New York Bank | | | | | |
| 424,388 | | | Lakeland Financial | | | 8,097 | | |
| | | | Indiana Bank | | | | | |
| 659,800 | | | TCF Financial | | | 7,937 | | |
| | | | Great Lakes Bank | | | | | |
| 508,000 | | | Pacific Continental | | | 5,583 | | |
| | | | Niche Pacific N.W. Bank | | | | | |
| 280,777 | | | Glacier Bancorp | | | 4,490 | | |
| | | | Mountain States Bank | | | | | |
| 213,600 | | | Associated Banc-Corp | | | 4,120 | | |
| | | | Midwest Bank | | | | | |
| 60,000 | | | SVB Financial Group (a) | | | 2,887 | | |
| | | | Bank to Venture Capitalists | | | | | |
| 165,000 | | | Greene County Bancshares | | | 2,313 | | |
| | | | Tennessee Bank | | | | | |
| 192,700 | | | Old Second Bancorp | | | 2,239 | | |
| | | | Illinois Bank | | | | | |
| 500,000 | | | Guaranty Bancorp (a) | | | 1,800 | | |
| | | | Colorado Bank | | | | | |
| 105,928 | | | First Busey | | | 1,400 | | |
| | | | Illinois Bank | | | | | |
| 90,000 | | | TriCo Bancshares | | | 986 | | |
| | | | California Central Valley Community Bank | | | | | |
| | | 61,764 | | |
| | > Finance Companies 3.6% | |
| 482,900 | | | World Acceptance (a) | | | 16,259 | | |
| | | | Personal Loans | | | | | |
| 1,136,500 | | | AmeriCredit (a) | | | 9,797 | | |
| | | | Auto Lending | | | | | |
| 145,000 | | | GATX | | | 6,428 | | |
| | | | Rail Car Lessor | | | | | |
| 350,000 | | | H&E Equipment Services (a) | | | 4,207 | | |
| | | | Heavy Equipment Leasing | | | | | |
| 230,000 | | | CAI International (a) | | | 4,002 | | |
| | | | International Container Leasing & Management | | | | | |
| 130,000 | | | McGrath Rentcorp | | | 3,197 | | |
| | | | Temporary Space & IT Rentals | | | | | |
| 140,000 | | | Aaron Rents | | | 3,126 | | |
| | | | Rent to Own | | | | | |
| 200,000 | | | Electro Rent | | | 2,508 | | |
| | | | Test & Measurement Rentals | | | | | |
| 99,200 | | | Marlin Business Services (a) | | | 687 | | |
| | | | Small Equipment Leasing | | | | | |
| | | 50,211 | | |
| | > Insurance 1.7% | |
| 714,500 | | | HCC Insurance Holdings | | | 15,104 | | |
| | | | Specialty Insurance | | | | | |
| 105,000 | | | Philadelphia Consolidated Holding (a) | | | 3,567 | | |
| | | | Specialty Insurance | | | | | |
| 7,000 | | | Markel (a) | | | 2,569 | | |
| | | | Specialty Insurance | | | | | |
Number of Shares | | | | Value (000) | |
| 75,000 | | | Endurance Specialty Holdings | | $ | 2,309 | | |
| | | | Commercial Lines Insurance/Reinsurance | | | | | |
| | | 23,549 | | |
| | > Savings & Loans 1.6% | |
| 668,140 | | | People's United | | | 10,423 | | |
| | | | Connecticut Savings & Loan | | | | | |
| 600,000 | | | ViewPoint Financial | | | 8,832 | | |
| | | | Texas Thrfit | | | | | |
| 138,500 | | | Berkshire Hills Bancorp | | | 3,276 | | |
| | | | Northeast Thrift | | | | | |
| 24,700 | | | Anchor Bancorp Wisconsin | | | 173 | | |
| | | | Wisconsin Thrift | | | | | |
| | | 22,704 | | |
| | > Brokerage & Money Management 0.2% | |
| 150,000 | | | SEI Investments | | | 3,528 | | |
| | | | Mutual Fund Administration & Investment Management | | | | | |
| | | 3,528 | | |
Finance: Total | | | 161,756 | | |
Health Care 8.9% | | | |
| | > Biotechnology & Drug Delivery 2.8% | |
| 405,000 | | | BioMarin (a) | | | 11,737 | | |
| | | | Biotech Focused on Orphan Diseases | | | | | |
| 53,000 | | | United Therapeutics (a) | | | 5,181 | | |
| | | | Biotech Focused on Rare Diseases | | | | | |
| 100,000 | | | Myriad Genetics (a) | | | 4,552 | | |
| | | | Drugs/Diagnostics Hybrid | | | | | |
| 125,000 | | | Auxilium Pharmaceuticals (a) | | | 4,202 | | |
| | | | Biotech Focused on Niche Disease Areas | | | | | |
| 421,400 | | | Seattle Genetics (a) | | | 3,565 | | |
| | | | Antibody-based Therapies for Cancer | | | | | |
| 545,000 | | | Array Biopharma (a) | | | 2,562 | | |
| | | | Drugs for Cancer & Inflammatory Diseases | | | | | |
| 320,000 | | | Medarex (a) | | | 2,115 | | |
| | | | Humanized Antibodies | | | | | |
| 401,000 | | | Arena Pharmaceuticals (a) | | | 2,081 | | |
| | | | Novel Drug Targeting Technology | | | | | |
| 580,000 | | | Nektar Therapeutics (a) | | | 1,943 | | |
| | | | Drug Delivery Technologies | | | | | |
| 320,000 | | | Pharmacopeia (a) | | | 1,226 | | |
| | | | Biotech Company with Broad Early-stage Pipeline | | | | | |
| 485,000 | | | Decode Genetics (a) | | | 446 | | |
| | | | Drugs for Heart Attack, Asthma & Vascular Disease | | | | | |
| 400,000 | | | Neurogen (a) | | | 412 | | |
| | | | Development-stage Biotech Focused on Neurology | | | | | |
| 500,000 | | | IsoRay (a) | | | 275 | | |
| 100,000 | | | IsoRay - Warrants (a)(c) | | | 5 | | |
| | | | Radiology Cancer Company | | | | | |
| 37,500 | | | Locus Pharmaceuticals, Series A-1, Pfd. (a)(c) | | | 38 | | |
| 19,329 | | | Locus Pharmaceuticals, Series B-1, Pfd. (a)(c) | | | 19 | | |
| | | | High Throughput Rational Drug Design | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Number of Shares | | | | Value (000) | |
| | > Biotechnology & Drug Delivery—continued | |
| 18,181 | | | Metabolex, Series F (a)(c) | | $ | 32 | | |
| | | | Diabetes Drug Development | | | | | |
| 738,060 | | | Medicure - Warrants (a)(c) | | | 15 | | |
| | | | Cardiovascular Biotech Company | | | | | |
| | | 40,406 | | |
| | > Health Care Services 2.1% | |
| 660,000 | | | PSS World Medical (a) | | | 10,758 | | |
| | | | Medical Supplies | | | | | |
| 137,000 | | | Charles River Laboratories (a) | | | 8,757 | | |
| | | | Pharmaceutical Research | | | | | |
| 180,000 | | | Psychiatric Solutions (a) | | | 6,811 | | |
| | | | Behavioral Health Services | | | | | |
| 126,800 | | | Lincare Holdings (a) | | | 3,601 | | |
| | | | Home Health Care Services | | | | | |
| | | 29,927 | | |
| | > Medical Supplies 1.7% | |
| 158,300 | | | Techne (a) | | | 12,251 | | |
| | | | Cytokines, Antibodies & Other Reagents for Life Science | | | | | |
| 200,000 | | | QIAGEN (Netherlands) (a) | | | 4,026 | | |
| | | | Life Science Company; DNA/RNA Purification | | | | | |
| 105,000 | | | Meridian Biosciences | | | 2,827 | | |
| | | | Niche Diagnostics/Life Science Company | | | | | |
| 100,000 | | | Immucor (a) | | | 2,588 | | |
| | | | Automated Blood Typing | | | | | |
| 53,000 | | | Idexx Laboratories (a) | | | 2,583 | | |
| | | | Diagnostic Equipment & Services for Veterinarians | | | | | |
| | | 24,275 | | |
| | > Medical Equipment & Devices 1.4% | |
| 105,000 | | | Alexion Pharmaceuticals (a) | | | 7,612 | | |
| | | | Biotech Focused on Orphan Diseases | | | | | |
| 85,000 | | | Illumina (a) | | | 7,404 | | |
| | | | Leading Tools & Service Provider for Genetic Analysis | | | | | |
| 60,000 | | | Vital Signs | | | 3,407 | | |
| | | | Anesthesia, Respiratory & Sleep Products | | | | | |
| 28,000 | | | Orthofix International (a) | | | 811 | | |
| | | | Bone Fixation & Stimulation Devices | | | | | |
| | | 19,234 | | |
| | > Pharmaceuticals 0.9% | |
| 145,000 | | | Cephalon (a) | | | 9,670 | | |
| | | | Specialty Pharmaceuticals for Pain, Central Nervous System & Oncology | | | | | |
| 765,000 | | | QLT (a) | | | 2,624 | | |
| | | | Specialty Pharmaceuticals for Ophthalmology & Dermatology | | | | | |
| | | 12,294 | | |
Health Care: Total | | | 126,136 | | |
Other Industries 2.4% | | | |
| | > Real Estate 1.7% | |
| 222,500 | | | Gaylord Entertainment (a) | | | 5,331 | | |
| | | | Convention Hotels | | | | | |
| 100,000 | | | Digital Realty Trust | | | 4,091 | | |
| | | | Technology-focused Office Buildings | | | | | |
Number of Shares or Principal Amount (000) | | | | Value (000) | |
| 325,000 | | | DiamondRock Hospitality | | $ | 3,539 | | |
| | | | Hotel Owner | | | | | |
| 120,000 | | | BioMed Realty Trust | | | 2,944 | | |
| | | | Life Science-focused Office Buildings | | | | | |
| 85,000 | | | Corporate Office Properties | | | 2,918 | | |
| | | | Office Buildings | | | | | |
| 90,000 | | | American Campus Communities | | | 2,506 | | |
| | | | Student Housing | | | | | |
| 150,000 | | | Kite Realty Group | | | 1,875 | | |
| | | | Community Shopping Centers | | | | | |
| | | 23,204 | | |
| | > Transportation 0.7% | |
| 524,720 | | | Heartland Express | | | 7,823 | | |
| | | | Regional Trucker | | | | | |
| 180,000 | | | Rush Enterprises (a) | | | 2,162 | | |
| | | | Truck Distribution | | | | | |
| | | 9,985 | | |
Other Industries: Total | | | 33,189 | | |
Total Equities: 98.6% (Cost: $1,128,297) | | | 1,391,649 | | |
Short-Term Obligations 1.8% | | | |
| | > Commercial Paper 1.5% | |
$ | 7,300 | | | Toyota Motor Credit 1.90% Due 7/01/08 | | | 7,300 | | |
| 7,100 | | | United Parcel Service (d) 2.04% Due 7/02/08 | | | 7,100 | | |
| 7,100 | | | General Electric Capital 1.90% Due 7/03/08 | | | 7,099 | | |
| | | 21,499 | | |
| | > Repurchase Agreement 0.3% | |
| 4,250 | | | Repurchase Agreement with Fixed Income Clearing Corp., dated 6/30/08, due 7/01/08 at 1.800%, collateralized by a U.S. Treasury Obligation, maturing 8/15/23, market value $4,339 (repurchase proceeds $4,250) | | | 4,250 | | |
| | | 4,250 | | |
Total Short-Term Obligations: (Amortized Cost: $25,749) | | | 25,749 | | |
Total Investments: 100.4% (Cost: $1,154,046)(e) | | | 1,417,398 | | |
Cash and Other Assets Less Liabilities: (0.4)% | | | (5,541 | ) | |
Total Net Assets: 100% | | $ | 1,411,857 | | |
ADR = American Depositary Receipts
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Statement of Investments (Unaudited), continued
> Notes to Statements of Investments (dollar values in thousands)
(a) Non-income producing security.
(b) An affiliate may include any company in which the Fund owns five percent or more of its outstanding voting shares. Transactions in this affiliated company during the six months ended June 30, 2008, are as follows:
Affiliate | | Balance of Shares Held 12/31/07 | | Purchases/ Additions | | Sales/ Reductions | | Balance of Shares Held 6/30/08 | | Value | | Dividend | |
RCM Technologies | | | 786,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 786,000 | | | $ | 3,388 | | | $ | - | | |
The aggregate cost and value of this company at June 30, 2008, was $5,636 and $3,388, respectively. Investments in the affiliate company represented 0.2% of total net assets at June 30, 2008.
(c) Denotes a restricted security, which is subject to restrictions on resale under federal securities laws. These securities are valued in good faith by the board of trustees. At June 30, 2008, these securities amounted to $109, which represented 0.01% of total net assets.
Additional information on these securities is as follows:
Security | | Acquisition Dates | | Shares | | Cost | | Value | |
Locus Pharmaceuticals, Series A-1, Pfd. | | 9/5/01 | | | 37,500 | | | $ | 1,500 | | | $ | 38 | | |
Locus Pharmaceuticals, Series B-1, Pfd. | | 2/8/07 | | | 19,329 | | | | 56 | | | | 19 | | |
Metabolex, Series F | | 5/11/00 | | | 18,181 | | | | 2,000 | | | | 32 | | |
IsoRay - Warrants | | 3/21/07 | | | 100,000 | | | | - | | | | 5 | | |
Medicure - Warrants | | 12/22/06 | | | 738,060 | | | | - | | | | 15 | | |
| | | | | | | | $ | 3,556 | | | $ | 109 | | |
(d) Securities exempt from registration under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may only be resold in exempt transactions to qualified buyers. Private resales of these securities to qualified institutional buyers are also exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. At June 30, 2008, this security had an aggregate value of $7,100, which represented 0.5% of net assets.
(e) At June 30, 2008, for federal income tax purposes cost of investments was $1,154,046 and net unrealized appreciation was $263,352 consisting of gross unrealized appreciation of $477,337 and gross unrealized depreciation of $213,985.
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Major Portfolio Changes in the Second Quarter (Unaudited)
| | Number of Shares | |
| | 03/31/08 | | 06/30/08 | |
Purchases | |
Europe | |
> United Kingdom | |
Capita Group | | | 0 | | | | 550,000 | | |
Informa Group | | | 825,000 | | | | 1,200,000 | | |
Intermediate Capital | | | 0 | | | | 41,100 | | |
> Netherlands | |
Aalberts Industries | | | 142,000 | | | | 145,302 | | |
Fugro | | | 180,000 | | | | 184,090 | | |
> Switzerland | |
Swatch Group | | | 7,500 | | | | 16,000 | | |
> Ireland | |
IAWS Group | | | 195,000 | | | | 235,000 | | |
Other Countries | |
> United States | |
Cephalon | | | 0 | | | | 53,000 | | |
Synthesis Energy Systems | | | 0 | | | | 164,000 | | |
> Israel | |
Israel Chemicals | | | 0 | | | | 555,500 | | |
Asia | |
> Japan | |
Asics | | | 0 | | | | 235,000 | | |
Hitachi Construction Machinery | | | 0 | | | | 100,000 | | |
Ibiden | | | 100,000 | | | | 138,000 | | |
> China | |
Lenovo Group | | | 11,314,000 | | | | 11,754,000 | | |
RexCapital Finance | | | 0 | | | | 12,398,100 | | |
> Hong Kong | |
NagaCorp | | | 0 | | | | 5,250,000 | | |
| | Number of Shares | |
| | 03/31/08 | | 06/30/08 | |
Sales | |
Europe | |
> Netherlands | |
OPG Groep | | | 12,800 | | | | 0 | | |
QIAGEN | | | 185,000 | | | | 125,000 | | |
> Switzerland | |
Synthes | | | 45,000 | | | | 35,000 | | |
> Ireland | |
United Drug | | | 1,115,760 | | | | 1,098,700 | | |
> France | |
SES Global | | | 410,000 | | | | 405,700 | | |
> Sweden | |
Hexagon | | | 409,200 | | | | 380,900 | | |
Other Countries | |
> South Africa | |
Uranium One | | | 400,000 | | | | 0 | | |
> Australia | |
Sino Gold | | | 1,700,000 | | | | 680,000 | | |
Asia | |
> Japan | |
Hoya | | | 215,000 | | | | 165,000 | | |
> China | |
Jiangsu Expressway | | | 7,760,000 | | | | 0 | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Statement of Investments (Unaudited), June 30, 2008
Number of Shares | | | | Value (000) | |
| | | | | | | Equities: 92.6% | | |
Europe 47.2% | | | |
| | > United Kingdom 12.3% | |
| 1,200,000 | | | Informa Group | | $ | 9,871 | | |
| | | | Global Publisher & Event Organizer | | | | | |
| 480,000 | | | Intertek Testing | | | 9,446 | | |
| | | | Testing, Inspection & Certification Services | | | | | |
| 685,000 | | | Smith & Nephew | | | 7,559 | | |
| | | | Medical Equipment & Supplies | | | | | |
| 550,000 | | | Capita Group | | | 7,532 | | |
| | | | White Collar, Back Office Outsourcing | | | | | |
| 41,100 | | | Intermediate Capital | | | 1,111 | | |
| | | | European Provider of Mezzanine Capital | | | | | |
| | | 35,519 | | |
| | > Netherlands 9.9% | |
| 184,090 | | | Fugro | | | 15,724 | | |
| | | | Oilfield Services | | | | | |
| 65,000 | | | Vopak | | | 4,406 | | |
| | | | World's Largest Operator of Petroleum & Chemical Storage Terminals | | | | | |
| 89,121 | | | SBM Offshore | | | 3,289 | | |
| | | | Builds & Leases Offshore Vessels to Process & Store Crude Oil | | | | | |
| 145,302 | | | Aalberts Industries | | | 2,745 | | |
| | | | Flow Control & Heat Treatment | | | | | |
| 125,000 | | | QIAGEN (a) | | | 2,531 | | |
| | | | Life Science Company; DNA/RNA Purification | | | | | |
| | | 28,695 | | |
| | > Switzerland 5.3% | |
| 67,500 | | | Kuehne & Nagel | | | 6,412 | | |
| | | | Freight Forwarding/Logistics | | | | | |
| 35,000 | | | Synthes | | | 4,824 | | |
| | | | Products for Orthopedic Surgery | | | | | |
| 16,000 | | | Swatch Group | | | 3,998 | | |
| | | | Watch & Electronics Manufacturer | | | | | |
| | | 15,234 | | |
| | > Ireland 4.2% | |
| 1,098,700 | | | United Drug | | | 6,106 | | |
| | | | Irish Pharmaceutical Wholesaler & Outsourcer | | | | | |
| 235,000 | | | IAWS Group | | | 5,883 | | |
| | | | Baked Goods | | | | | |
| | | 11,989 | | |
| | > France 3.6% | |
| 405,700 | | | SES Global | | | 10,284 | | |
| | | | Satellite Broadcasting Services | | | | | |
| | | 10,284 | | |
| | > Germany 3.4% | |
| 225,000 | | | Rhoen-Klinikum | | | 7,145 | | |
| | | | Health Care Services | | | | | |
| 40,000 | | | Wincor Nixdorf | | | 2,785 | | |
| | | | Retail POS Systems & ATM Machines | | | | | |
| | | 9,930 | | |
| | > Sweden 3.2% | |
| 380,900 | | | Hexagon | | | 6,957 | | |
| | | | Measurement Equipment & Polymers | | | | | |
Number of Shares | | | | Value (000) | |
| 1,030,000 | | | Niscayah | | $ | 2,241 | | |
| | | | Commercial Security Installation & Service | | | | | |
| | | 9,198 | | |
| | > Greece 2.3% | |
| 390,000 | | | Intralot | | | 6,693 | | |
| | | | Lottery & Gaming Systems & Services | | | | | |
| | | 6,693 | | |
| | > Spain 1.2% | |
| 55,000 | | | Red Electrica de Espana | | | 3,581 | | |
| | | | Spanish Power Grid | | | | | |
| | | 3,581 | | |
| | > Denmark 1.0% | |
| 31,000 | | | Novozymes | | | 2,801 | | |
| | | | Industrial Enzymes | | | | | |
| | | 2,801 | | |
| | > Austria 0.8% | |
| 100,000 | | | Zumtobel | | | 2,283 | | |
| | | | Lighting Systems | | | | | |
| | | 2,283 | | |
Europe: Total | | | 136,207 | | |
Other Countries 22.5% | | | |
| | > Canada 6.9% | |
| 59,000 | | | Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan | | | 13,486 | | |
| | | | World's Largest Producer of Potash | | | | | |
| 276,133 | | | Pacific Rubiales Energy (a)(b) | | | 3,600 | | |
| 140,533 | | | Pacific Rubiales Energy (a) | | | 1,851 | | |
| 138,066 | | | Pacific Rubiales Energy-Warrants (a)(b) | | | 945 | | |
| | | | Oil Production & Exploration in Colombia | | | | | |
| | | 19,882 | | |
| | > South Africa 5.2% | |
| 250,000 | | | Impala Platinum Holdings | | | 9,866 | | |
| | | | Platinum Group Metals Mining & Refining | | | | | |
| 228,000 | | | Naspers | | | 4,979 | | |
| | | | Media & Education in Africa & other Emerging Markets | | | | | |
| | | 14,845 | | |
| | > United States 4.6% | |
| 60,000 | | | Diamond Offshore | | | 8,348 | | |
| | | | Contract Driller | | | | | |
| 53,000 | | | Cephalon (a) | | | 3,535 | | |
| | | | Specialty Pharmaceuticals for Pain, Central Nervous System & Oncology | | | | | |
| 164,000 | | | Synthesis Energy Systems (a) | | | 1,476 | | |
| | | | Owner/Operator of Gasification Plants | | | | | |
| | | 13,359 | | |
| | > Israel 4.5% | |
| 555,500 | | | Israel Chemicals | | | 12,944 | | |
| | | | Producer of Potash, Phosphates, Bromine & Specialty Chemicals | | | | | |
| | | 12,944 | | |
| | > Australia 1.3% | |
| 680,000 | | | Sino Gold (a) | | | 3,800 | | |
| | | | Gold Mining in The People's Republic of China | | | | | |
| | | 3,800 | | |
Other Countries: Total | | | 64,830 | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Number of Shares | | | | Value (000) | |
Asia 20.0% | | | |
| | > Japan 11.6% | |
| 11,300 | | | Jupiter Telecommunications (a) | | $ | 8,758 | | |
| | | | Largest Cable Service Provider in Japan | | | | | |
| 10,500 | | | Nintendo | | | 5,923 | | |
| | | | Entertainment Software & Hardware | | | | | |
| 138,000 | | | Ibiden | | | 5,017 | | |
| | | | Electronic Parts & Ceramics | | | | | |
| 660,000 | | | Kansai Paint | | | 4,568 | | |
| | | | Paint Producer in Japan, India, China & Southeast Asia | | | | | |
| 165,000 | | | Hoya | | | 3,815 | | |
| | | | Opto-electrical Components & Eyeglass Lenses | | | | | |
| 100,000 | | | Hitachi Construction Machinery | | | 2,802 | | |
| | | | Construction Machinery | | | | | |
| 235,000 | | | Asics | | | 2,563 | | |
| | | | Footwear & Apparel | | | | | |
| | | 33,446 | | |
| | > China 5.6% | |
| 11,754,000 | | | Lenovo Group | | | 7,959 | | |
| | | | Third Largest PC Vendor Globally | | | | | |
| 2,344,000 | | | China Shipping Development | | | 7,035 | | |
| | | | China's Dominant Shipper for Oil & Coal | | | | | |
| 12,398,100 | | | RexCapital Finance (a) | | | 1,240 | | |
| | | | Chinese Lottery | | | | | |
| | | 16,234 | | |
| | > South Korea 1.1% | |
| 114,000 | | | Woongjin Coway | | | 3,346 | | |
| | | | South Korean Household Appliance Rental Service Provider | | | | | |
| | | 3,346 | | |
| | > Hong Kong 1.1% | |
| 117,000 | | | Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing | | | 1,711 | | |
| | | | Hong Kong Equity & Derivatives Market Operator | | | | | |
| 5,250,000 | | | NagaCorp | | | 1,414 | | |
| | | | Monopoly Casino in Central Cambodia | | | | | |
| | | 3,125 | | |
| | > Singapore 0.6% | |
| 280,000 | | | Singapore Exchange | | | 1,422 | | |
| | | | Singapore Equity & Derivatives Market Operator | | | | | |
| 110,000 | | | OLAM | | | 196 | | |
| | | | Agriculture Supply Chain Manager | | | | | |
| | | 1,618 | | |
Asia: Total | | | 57,769 | | |
Number of Shares or Principal Amount (000) | | | | Value (000) | |
Latin America 2.9% | | | |
| | > Chile 2.9% | |
| 180,000 | | | Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile - ADR | | $ | 8,388 | | |
| | | | Producer of Specialty Fertilizers, Lithium & Iodine | | | | | |
| | | 8,388 | | |
Latin America: Total | | | 8,388 | | |
Total Equities: 92.6% (Cost: $217,785) | | | 267,194 | | |
Short-Term Obligations 3.7% | | | |
| | > Commercial Paper 2.4% | |
$ | 1,400 | | | General Electric Capital 1.80% Due 7/01/08 | | | 1,400 | | |
| 1,400 | | | Toyota Motor Credit 1.90% Due 7/02/08 | | | 1,400 | | |
| 1,400 | | | Nestle Capital (c) 2.09% Due 7/07/08 | | | 1,400 | | |
| 1,400 | | | Avon Capital (c) 2.15% Due 7/09/08 | | | 1,399 | | |
| 1,400 | | | Walgreen (c) 2.25% Due 7/11/08 | | | 1,399 | | |
| | | 6,998 | | |
| | > Repurchase Agreement 1.3% | |
| 3,728 | | | Repurchase Agreement with Fixed Income Clearing Corp., dated 6/30/08, due 7/01/08 at 1.800%, collateralized by a U.S. Treasury Obligation, maturing 3/31/09, market value $3,807 (repurchase proceeds $3,728) | | | 3,728 | | |
| | | 3,728 | | |
Total Short-Term Obligations (Amortized Cost: $10,726) | | | 10,726 | | |
Total Investments: 96.3% (Cost: $228,511)(d)(e) | | | 277,920 | | |
Cash and Other Assets Less Liabilities: 3.7% | | | 10,802 | | |
Total Net Assets: 100% | | $ | 288,722 | | |
ADR = American Depositary Receipts
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Statement of Investments (Unaudited), continued
> Notes to Statements of Investments (dollar values in thousands)
(a) Non-income producing security.
(b) Denotes a restricted security, which is subject to restrictions on resale under federal securities laws. These securities are valued in good faith by the board of trustees. At June 30, 2008, these securities amounted to $4,545 which represented 1.57% of total net assets.
Additional information on these securities is as follows:
Security | | Acquisition Dates | | Shares | | Cost | | Value | |
Pacific Rubiales Energy | | 7/12/07 | | | 276,133 | | | $ | 1,109 | | | $ | 3,600 | | |
Pacific Rubiales Energy-Warrants | | 7/12/07 | | | 138,066 | | | | 236 | | | | 945 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 1,345 | | | $ | 4,545 | | |
(c) Securities exempt from registration under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may only be resold in exempt transactions to qualified buyers. Private resales of these securities to qualified institutional buyers are also exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. At June 30, 2008, these securities had an aggregate value of $4,198, which represented 1.5% of net assets.
(d) At June 30, 2008, for federal income tax purposes cost of investments was $228,511 and net unrealized appreciation was $49,409 consisting of gross unrealized appreciation of $62,374 and gross unrealized depreciation of $12,965.
(e) On June 30, 2008, the Fund's total investments were denominated in currencies as follows:
Currency | | Value | | % of Net Assets | |
Euro | | $ | 73,455 | | | | 25.4 | % | |
US Dollar | | | 45,958 | | | | 15.9 | | |
British Pound | | | 35,519 | | | | 12.3 | | |
Japanese Yen | | | 33,446 | | | | 11.6 | | |
Hong Kong Dollar | | | 19,359 | | | | 6.7 | | |
Swiss Franc | | | 15,235 | | | | 5.3 | | |
South African Rand | | | 14,845 | | | | 5.1 | | |
Other currencies less than 5% of total net assets | | | 40,103 | | | | 14.0 | | |
| | $ | 277,920 | | | | 96.3 | % | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio Diversification
At June 30, 2008, the Fund's portfolio investments as a percent of net assets were diversified as follows:
| | Value (000) | | Percent | |
> Industrial Goods & Services | |
Industrial Materials & Specialty Chemicals | | $ | 28,701 | | | | 9.9 | % | |
Other Industrial Services | | | 15,858 | | | | 5.5 | | |
Conglomerates | | | 14,719 | | | | 5.1 | | |
Outsourcing Services | | | 9,969 | | | | 3.5 | | |
Machinery | | | 2,802 | | | | 1.0 | | |
Electrical Components | | | 2,283 | | | | 0.8 | | |
| | | 74,332 | | | | 25.8 | | |
> Energy & Minerals | |
Oil Services | | | 27,361 | | | | 9.5 | | |
Mining | | | 27,152 | | | | 9.4 | | |
Oil & Gas Producers | | | 6,396 | | | | 2.2 | | |
Oil Refining, Marketing & Distribution | | | 4,406 | | | | 1.5 | | |
Alternative Energy | | | 1,476 | | | | 0.5 | | |
| | | 66,791 | | | | 23.1 | | |
> Information | |
Computer Hardware & Related Equipment | | | 10,744 | | | | 3.8 | | |
Satellite Broadcasting & Services | | | 10,284 | | | | 3.6 | | |
Publishing | | | 9,871 | | | | 3.4 | | |
CATV | | | 8,758 | | | | 3.0 | | |
Consumer Software | | | 5,923 | | | | 2.1 | | |
TV Broadcasting | | | 4,979 | | | | 1.7 | | |
Semiconductors & Related Equipment | | | 3,815 | | | | 1.3 | | |
Financial Processors | | | 3,133 | | | | 1.1 | | |
| | | 57,507 | | | | 20.0 | | |
| | Value (000) | | Percent | |
> Health Care | |
Medical Equipment & Devices | | $ | 12,383 | | | | 4.3 | % | |
Pharmaceuticals | | | 9,641 | | | | 3.3 | | |
Health Care Services | | | 7,145 | | | | 2.5 | | |
Medical Supplies | | | 2,531 | | | | 0.9 | | |
| | | 31,700 | | | | 11.0 | | |
> Consumer Goods & Services | |
Casinos & Gaming | | | 9,347 | | | | 3.2 | | |
Food & Beverage | | | 5,883 | | | | 2.0 | | |
Other Durable Goods | | | 3,998 | | | | 1.4 | | |
Other Consumer Services | | | 3,346 | | | | 1.2 | | |
Leisure Products | | | 2,563 | | | | 0.9 | | |
| | | 25,137 | | | | 8.7 | | |
> Other Industries | |
Transportation | | | 7,035 | | | | 2.4 | | |
Regulated Utilities | | | 3,581 | | | | 1.2 | | |
| | | 10,616 | | | | 3.6 | | |
> Finance | |
Finance Companies | | | 1,111 | | | | 0.4 | | |
| | | 1,111 | | | | 0.4 | | |
Total Equities: | | | 267,194 | | | | 92.6 | | |
Short-Term Obligations: | | | 10,726 | | | | 3.7 | | |
Total Investments: | | | 277,920 | | | | 96.3 | | |
Cash and Other Assets Less Liabilities: | | | 10,802 | | | | 3.7 | | |
Net Assets: | | $ | 288,722 | | | | 100.0 | % | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Major Portfolio Changes in the Second Quarter (Unaudited)
| | Number of Shares | |
| | 03/31/08 | | 06/30/08 | |
Purchases | |
Energy & Minerals | |
Real Goods Solar | | | 0 | | | | 1,500,000 | | |
Synthesis Energy Systems | | | 0 | | | | 2,350,000 | | |
Uranium One (South Africa) | | | 20,363,700 | | | | 21,178,600 | | |
Consumer Goods & Services | |
Knoll | | | 1,730,000 | | | | 1,800,000 | | |
NagaCorp (Hong Kong) | | | 0 | | | | 38,651,100 | | |
RexCapital Finance (China) | | | 0 | | | | 8,265,400 | | |
Information | |
Cardtronics | | | 3,269,000 | | | | 3,350,000 | | |
Globalstar | | | 6,982,435 | | | | 10,592,100 | | |
Novell | | | 8,000,000 | | | | 9,000,000 | | |
Sanmina-SCI | | | 37,500,000 | | | | 45,250,000 | | |
WNS - ADR | | | 894,860 | | | | 1,435,296 | | |
Industrial Goods & Services | |
American Reprographics | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,343,574 | | |
Israel Chemicals (Israel) | | | 0 | | | | 970,000 | | |
Mobile Mini | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,250,000 | | |
Finance | |
MF Global | | | 907,120 | | | | 3,740,000 | | |
ADR = American Depositary Receipts
| | Number of Shares | |
| | 03/31/08 | | 06/30/08 | |
Sales | |
Energy & Minerals | |
Canadian Solar | | | 2,100,000 | | | | 1,500,000 | | |
Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan (Canada) | | | 1,100,000 | | | | 990,000 | | |
Consumer Goods & Services | |
Harley-Davidson | | | 800,000 | | | | 600,000 | | |
Herman Miller | | | 850,000 | | | | 0 | | |
International Speedway | | | 750,000 | | | | 0 | | |
Universal Technical Institute | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,100,000 | | |
Information | |
Avid Technology | | | 2,350,000 | | | | 2,000,000 | | |
Tellabs | | | 18,000,000 | | | | 16,748,200 | | |
VisionChina Media - ADR (China) | | | 2,850,028 | | | | 2,700,000 | | |
Finance | |
Conseco | | | 10,200,000 | | | | 8,400,000 | | |
Janus Capital Group | | | 4,000,000 | | | | 3,700,000 | | |
Markel | | | 112,000 | | | | 55,800 | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Statement of Investments (Unaudited), June 30, 2008
Number of Shares | | | | Value (000) | |
| | | | | | | Equities: 99.9% | | |
Energy & Minerals 28.9% | | | |
| | > Mining 11.7% | |
| 990,000 | | | Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan (Canada) | | $ | 226,284 | | |
| | | | World's Largest Producer of Potash | | | | | |
| 21,178,600 | | | Uranium One (South Africa) (a) | | | 99,694 | | |
| | | | Uranium Mines in South Africa, Kazakhstan, Australia & the U.S. | | | | | |
| | | 325,978 | | |
| | > Oil Services 8.7% | |
| 5,550,000 | | | Tetra Technologies (a)(b) | | | 131,590 | | |
| | | | U.S.-based Service Company with Life of Field Approach | | | | | |
| 1,200,000 | | | FMC Technologies (a) | | | 92,316 | | |
| | | | Oil & Gas Wellhead Manufacturer | | | | | |
| 125,000 | | | Diamond Offshore | | | 17,393 | | |
| | | | Contract Driller | | | | | |
| | | 241,299 | | |
| | > Oil & Gas Producers 5.2% | |
| 8,316,666 | | | Pacific Rubiales Energy (Canada) (a)(c) | | | 108,440 | | |
| 1,260,834 | | | Pacific Rubiales Energy (Canada) (a) | | | 16,606 | | |
| 2,868,750 | | | Pacific Rubiales Energy-Warrants (Canada) (a)(c) | | | 19,635 | | |
| | | | Oil Production & Exploration in Colombia | | | | | |
| | | 144,681 | | |
| | > Alternative Energy 3.3% | |
| 1,500,000 | | | Canadian Solar (a)(b) | | | 60,285 | | |
| | | | Solar Cell & Module Manufacturer | | | | | |
| 2,350,000 | | | Synthesis Energy Systems (a)(b) | | | 21,150 | | |
| | | | Owner/Operator of Gasification Plants | | | | | |
| 1,500,000 | | | Real Goods Solar (a)(b) | | | 9,225 | | |
| | | | Residential Solar Energy Installer | | | | | |
| | | 90,660 | | |
Energy & Minerals: Total | | | 802,618 | | |
Consumer Goods & Services 25.1% | | | |
| | > Retail 10.4% | |
| 1,650,000 | | | Abercrombie & Fitch | | | 103,422 | | |
| | | | Teen Apparel Retailer | | | | | |
| 3,550,000 | | | Safeway | | | 101,352 | | |
| | | | Supermarkets | | | | | |
| 850,000 | | | Costco Wholesale | | | 59,619 | | |
| | | | Warehouse Superstores | | | | | |
| 4,500,000 | | | Chico's FAS (a) | | | 24,165 | | |
| | | | Women's Specialty Retailer | | | | | |
| | | 288,558 | | |
| | > Other Consumer Services 7.5% | |
| 2,100,000 | | | ITT Educational Services (a)(b) | | | 173,523 | | |
| | | | Post-secondary Degree Services | | | | | |
| 1,500,000 | | | Career Education (a) | | | 21,915 | | |
| | | | Post-secondary Education | | | | | |
| 1,100,000 | | | Universal Technical Institute (a)(b) | | | 13,706 | | |
| | | | Vocational Training | | | | | |
| | | 209,144 | | |
Number of Shares | | | | Value (000) | |
| | > Travel 3.0% | |
| 3,550,000 | | | Expedia (a) | | $ | 65,249 | | |
| | | | Online Travel Services Company | | | | | |
| 2,000,000 | | | Hertz (a) | | | 19,200 | | |
| | | | Largest U.S. Rental Car Operator | | | | | |
| | | 84,449 | | |
| | > Apparel 1.7% | |
| 1,600,000 | | | Coach (a) | | | 46,208 | | |
| | | | Designer & Retailer of Branded Leather Accessories | | | | | |
| | | 46,208 | | |
| | > Furniture & Textiles 0.8% | |
| 1,800,000 | | | Knoll | | | 21,870 | | |
| | | | Office Furniture | | | | | |
| | | 21,870 | | |
| | > Leisure Products 0.8% | |
| 600,000 | | | Harley-Davidson | | | 21,756 | | |
| | | | Motorcycles & Related Merchandise | | | | | |
| | | 21,756 | | |
| | > Food & Beverage 0.5% | |
| 9,130,100 | | | Fu Ji Food & Catering Services (China) | | | 14,168 | | |
| | | | Food Catering Service Provider in China | | | | | |
| | | 14,168 | | |
| | > Casinos & Gaming 0.4% | |
| 38,651,100 | | | NagaCorp (Hong Kong) | | | 10,410 | | |
| | | | Monopoly Casino in Central Cambodia | | | | | |
| 8,265,400 | | | RexCapital Finance (China)(a) | | | 827 | | |
| | | | Chinese Lottery | | | | | |
| | | 11,237 | | |
Consumer Goods & Services: Total | | | 697,390 | | |
Information 21.4% | | | |
| | > Mobile Communications 4.6% | |
| 2,300,000 | | | American Tower (a) | | | 97,175 | | |
| | | | Communications Towers in USA & Mexico | | | | | |
| 10,592,100 | | | Globalstar (a)(b) | | | 29,976 | | |
| | | | Satellite Mobile Voice & Data Carrier | | | | | |
| | | 127,151 | | |
| | > Business Software 3.1% | |
| 9,000,000 | | | Novell (a) | | | 53,010 | | |
| | | | Directory, Operating System & Identity Management Software | | | | | |
| 2,000,000 | | | Avid Technology (a)(b) | | | 33,980 | | |
| | | | Digital Nonlinear Editing Software & Systems | | | | | |
| | | 86,990 | | |
| | > Internet Related 3.1% | |
| 9,600,000 | | | SkillSoft - ADR (a)(b) | | | 86,784 | | |
| | | | Web-based Learning Solutions (E-Learning) | | | | | |
| | | 86,784 | | |
| | > Telecommunications Equipment 2.8% | |
| 16,748,200 | | | Tellabs (a) | | | 77,879 | | |
| | | | Telecommunications Equipment | | | | | |
| | | 77,879 | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Statement of Investments (Unaudited), continued
Number of Shares | | | | Value (000) | |
| | > Contract Manufacturing 2.1% | |
| 45,250,000 | | | Sanmina-SCI (a)(b) | | $ | 57,920 | | |
| | | | Electronic Manufacturing Services | | | | | |
| | | 57,920 | | |
| | > CATV 2.0% | |
| 2,500,000 | | | Discovery Holding (a) | | | 54,900 | | |
| | | | CATV Programming | | | | | |
| | | 54,900 | | |
| | > Advertising 1.5% | |
| 2,700,000 | | | VisionChina Media - ADR (China) (a) | | | 42,849 | | |
| | | | Advertising on Digital Screens in China's Mass Transit System | | | | | |
| | | 42,849 | | |
| | > Computer Services 1.1% | |
| 1,435,296 | | | WNS - ADR (a) | | | 24,185 | | |
| | | | Offshore BPO (Business Process Outsourcing) Services | | | | | |
| 1,367,000 | | | Hackett Group (a) | | | 7,846 | | |
| | | | IT Integration & Best Practice Research | | | | | |
| | | 32,031 | | |
| | > Financial Processors 1.1% | |
| 3,350,000 | | | Cardtronics (a)(b) | | | 29,715 | | |
| | | | Operates the World's Largest Network of ATMs | | | | | |
| | | 29,715 | | |
Information: Total | | | 596,219 | | |
Industrial Goods & Services 11.5% | | | |
| | > Other Industrial Services 5.1% | |
| 1,425,000 | | | Expeditors International of Washington | | | 61,275 | | |
| | | | International Freight Forwarder | | | | | |
| 3,000,000 | | | American Commercial Lines (a)(b) | | | 32,790 | | |
| | | | Operator/Builder of Inland Barges | | | | | |
| 1,250,000 | | | Mobile Mini (a) | | | 25,000 | | |
| | | | Portable Storage Units Leasing | | | | | |
| 1,343,574 | | | American Reprographics (a) | | | 22,370 | | |
| | | | Document Management & Logistics | | | | | |
| | | 141,435 | | |
| | > Outsourcing Services 3.6% | |
| 3,000,000 | | | Quanta Services (a) | | | 99,810 | | |
| | | | Electrical & Telecom Construction Services | | | | | |
| | | 99,810 | | |
| | > Waste Management 2.0% | |
| 1,500,000 | | | Waste Management | | | 56,565 | | |
| | | | U.S. Garbage Collection & Disposal | | | | | |
| | | 56,565 | | |
| | > Industrial Materials & Specialty Chemicals 0.8% | |
| 970,000 | | | Israel Chemicals (Israel) | | | 22,602 | | |
| | | | Producer of Potash, Phosphates, Bromine & Specialty Chemicals | | | | | |
| | | 22,602 | | |
Industrial Goods & Services: Total | | | 320,412 | | |
Number of Shares or Principal Amount (000) | | | | Value (000) | |
Finance 9.5% | | | |
| | > Brokerage & Money Management 5.7% | |
| 3,700,000 | | | Janus Capital Group | | $ | 97,939 | | |
| | | | Manages Mutual Funds | | | | | |
| 1,600,000 | | | SEI Investments | | | 37,632 | | |
| | | | Mutual Fund Administration & Investment Management | | | | | |
| 3,740,000 | | | MF Global (a) | | | 23,599 | | |
| | | | Futures Broker | | | | | |
| | | 159,170 | | |
| | > Insurance 3.8% | |
| 8,400,000 | | | Conseco (a)(b) | | | 83,328 | | |
| | | | Life, Long-term Care & Medical Supplement Insurance | | | | | |
| 55,800 | | | Markel (a) | | | 20,479 | | |
| | | | Specialty Insurance | | | | | |
| | | 103,807 | | |
Finance: Total | | | 262,977 | | |
Other Industries 2.1% | | | |
| | > Transportation 2.1% | |
| 1,750,000 | | | JB Hunt Transport Services | | | 58,240 | | |
| | | | Truck & Intermodal Carrier | | | | | |
| | | 58,240 | | |
Other Industries: Total | | | 58,240 | | |
Health Care 1.4% | | | |
| | > Pharmaceuticals 1.4% | |
| 600,000 | | | Cephalon (a) | | | 40,014 | | |
| | | | Specialty Pharmaceuticals for Pain, Central Nervous System & Oncology | | | | | |
| | | 40,014 | | |
Health Care: Total | | | 40,014 | | |
Total Equities: 99.9% (Cost: $2,268,508) | | | 2,777,870 | | |
Short-Term Obligation 0.3% | | | |
| | > Repurchase Agreement 0.3% | |
$ | 9,291 | | | Repurchase Agreement with Fixed Income Clearing Corp., dated 6/30/08, due 7/01/08 at 1.800%, collateralized by a U.S. Treasury Obligation, maturing 8/15/23, market value $9,479 (repurchase proceeds $9,291) | | | 9,291 | | |
| Total Short-Term Obligation (Cost: $9,291) | | | | | | 9,291 | | |
Total Investments: 100.2% (Cost: $2,277,799)(d) | | | 2,787,161 | | |
Cash and Other Assets Less Liabilities: (0.2)% | | | (6,834 | ) | |
Total Net Assets: 100% | | $ | 2,780,327 | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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> Notes to Statements of Investments (dollar values in thousands)
(a) Non-income producing security.
(b) An affiliate may include any company in which the Fund owns five percent or more of its outstanding voting shares. Transactions in affiliated companies during the six months ended June 30, 2008, are as follows:
Affiliates | | Balance of Shares Held 12/31/07 | | Purchases/ Additions | | Sales/ Reductions | | Balance of Shares Held 6/30/08 | | Value | | Dividend | |
American Commercial Lines | | | 3,000,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 3,000,000 | | | $ | 32,790 | | | $ | - | | |
Avid Technology | | | 2,350,000 | | | | - | | | | 350,000 | | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 33,980 | | | | - | | |
Canadian Solar | | | 2,400,000 | | | | 125,195 | | | | 1,025,195 | | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 60,285 | | | | - | | |
CardTronics | | | 2,308,000 | | | | 1,042,000 | | | | - | | | | 3,350,000 | | | | 29,715 | | | | - | | |
Conseco | | | 9,700,000 | | | | 500,000 | | | | 1,800,000 | | | | 8,400,000 | | | | 83,328 | | | | - | | |
Globalstar | | | 6,866,316 | | | | 3,725,784 | | | | - | | | | 10,592,100 | | | | 29,976 | | | | - | | |
ITT Educational Services | | | 1,300,000 | | | | 800,000 | | | | - | | | | 2,100,000 | | | | 173,523 | | | | - | | |
Petro Rubiales Energy (merged into Pacific Rubiales Energy)* | | | 50,000,000 | | | | - | | | | 50,000,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | |
Petro Rubiales Energy-Warrants (merged into Pacific Rubiales Energy-Warrants)* | | | 17,212,000 | | | | - | | | | 17,212,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | |
Real Goods Solar | | | - | | | | 1,500,000 | | | | - | | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 9,225 | | | | - | | |
Sanmina-SCI | | | 36,700,000 | | | | 8,550,000 | | | | - | | | | 45,250,000 | | | | 57,920 | | | | - | | |
SkillSoft - ADR | | | 9,600,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 9,600,000 | | | | 86,784 | | | | - | | |
Synthesis Energy Systems | | | - | | | | 2,350,000 | | | | - | | | | 2,350,000 | | | | 21,150 | | | | - | | |
Tetra Technologies | | | 5,550,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 5,550,000 | | | | 131,590 | | | | - | | |
Universal Technical Institute | | | 1,500,000 | | | | - | | | | 400,000 | | | | 1,100,000 | | | | 13,706 | | | | - | | |
Total of Affiliated Transactions | | | 148,486,816 | | | | 18,592,979 | | | | 70,787,695 | | | | 96,292,100 | | | $ | 763,972 | | | $ | - | | |
* At June 30, 2008, the Fund owned less than five percent or more of the company's outstanding voting shares.
The aggregate cost and value of these companies at June 30, 2008, was $872,228 and $763,972, respectively. Investments in affiliate companies represented 27.5% of total net assets at June 30, 2008.
(c) Denotes a restricted security, which is subject to restrictions on resale under federal securities laws. These securities are valued in good faith by the board of trustees. At June 30, 2008, these securities amounted to $128,075, which represented 4.60% of net assets.
Additional information on these securities is as follows:
Security | | Acquisition Dates | | Shares | | Cost | | Value | |
Pacific Rubiales Energy | | 7/12/07 | | | 8,316,666 | | | $ | 37,653 | | | $ | 108,440 | | |
Pacific Rubiales Energy-Warrants | | 7/12/07 | | | 2,868,750 | | | | 4,910 | | | | 19,635 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 42,563 | | | $ | 128,075 | | |
(d) At June 30, 2008, for federal income tax purposes cost of investments was $2,277,799 and net unrealized appreciation was $509,362 consisting of gross unrealized appreciation of $994,434 and gross unrealized depreciation of $485,072.
ADR = American Depositary Receipts
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Columbia Thermostat Fund
Statement of Investments (Unaudited), June 30, 2008
Number of Shares or Principal Amount (000) | | | | Value (000) | |
| | > Stock Funds: 68.8% | |
| 2,773,830 | | | Columbia Large Cap Enhanced Core Fund, Class Z | | $ | 34,312 | | |
| 2,150,618 | | | Columbia Dividend Income Fund, Class Z | | | 27,571 | | |
| 534,019 | | | Columbia Acorn International, Class Z | | | 20,811 | | |
| 1,025,457 | | | Columbia Marsico Growth Fund, Class Z | | | 20,653 | | |
| 766,138 | | | Columbia Acorn Fund, Class Z | | | 20,226 | | |
| 521,643 | | | Columbia Acorn Select, Class Z | | | 13,604 | | |
Total Stock Funds (Cost: $139,455) | | | 137,177 | | |
| | > Bond Funds: 30.5% | |
| 3,561,831 | | | Columbia Intermediate Bond Fund, Class Z | | | 30,418 | | |
| 1,684,659 | | | Columbia U.S. Treasury Index Fund, Class Z | | | 18,380 | | |
| 1,560,980 | | | Columbia Conservative High Yield Fund, Class Z | | | 12,019 | | |
Total Bond Funds (Cost: $61,627) | | | 60,817 | | |
Short-Term Obligation: 0.6% | | | |
| | > Repurchase Agreement: 0.6% | |
$ | 1,195 | | | Repurchase Agreement with Fixed Income Clearing Corp., dated 6/30/08, due 7/01/08 at 1.800%, collateralized by a U.S. Treasury Obligation, maturing 8/15/11 market value $1,220 (repurchase proceeds $1,195) | | | 1,195 | | |
| Total Short-Term Obligation (Cost: $1,195) | | | | | | 1,195 | | |
Total Investments: 99.9% (Cost: $202,277)(a) | | | 199,189 | | |
Cash and Other Assets Less Liabilities: 0.1% | | | 146 | | |
Total Net Assets: 100% | | $ | 199,335 | | |
> Notes to Statements of Investments (dollar values in thousands)
(a) At June 30, 2008, for federal income tax purposes cost of investments was $202,277 and net unrealized depreciation was $3,088 consisting of gross unrealized appreciation of $3,839 and gross unrealized depreciation of $6,927.
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Columbia Acorn Family of Funds
Statements of Assets and Liabilities (Unaudited)
June 30, 2008 | | Columbia Acorn Fund | | Columbia Acorn International | | Columbia Acorn USA | | Columbia Acorn International Select | | Columbia Acorn Select | | Columbia Thermostat Fund | |
(in thousands) | |
Assets: | |
Unaffiliated investments, at cost | | $ | 9,023,276 | | | $ | 4,211,815 | | | $ | 1,148,410 | | | $ | 228,511 | | | $ | 1,405,571 | | | $ | 1,195 | | |
Affiliated investments, at cost (See Note 4) | | | 3,633,643 | | | | 181,586 | | | | 5,636 | | | | — | | | | 872,228 | | | | 201,082 | | |
Unaffiliated investments, at value | | $ | 13,015,056 | | | $ | 5,248,063 | | | $ | 1,414,010 | | | $ | 277,920 | | | $ | 2,023,189 | | | $ | 1,195 | | |
Affiliated investments, at value (See Note 4) | | | 4,306,751 | | | | 144,688 | | | | 3,388 | | | | — | | | | 763,972 | | | | 197,994 | | |
Cash | | | 13,386 | | | | 291 | | | | 430 | | | | 1 | | | | 1 | | | | — | * | |
Foreign currency (cost: Columbia Acorn Fund $1,919; Columbia Acorn International $12,580; Columbia Acorn International Select $11,381; Columbia Acorn Select $107) | | | 1,998 | | | | 12,979 | | | | — | | | | 11,094 | | | | 107 | | | | — | | |
Receivable for: | |
Investments sold | | | 12,704 | | | | 2,296 | | | | 2,028 | | | | 109 | | | | 7,965 | | | | — | | |
Fund shares sold | | | 12,241 | | | | 7,353 | | | | 757 | | | | 937 | | | | 2,248 | | | | 689 | | |
Dividends and interest | | | 8,565 | | | | 7,021 | | | | 512 | | | | 408 | | | | 370 | | | | — | * | |
Foreign tax reclaims | | | 291 | | | | 1,868 | | | | — | | | | 73 | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Expense reimbursement due from Advisor | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 26 | | |
Trustees' Deferred Compensation Investments | | | 2,976 | | | | 822 | | | | 223 | | | | — | | | | 239 | | | | — | | |
Other assets | | | 52 | | | | 46 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 11 | | | | — | | |
Total Assets | | | 17,374,020 | | | | 5,425,427 | | | | 1,421,348 | | | | 290,542 | | | | 2,798,102 | | | | 199,904 | | |
Liabilities: | |
Payable for: | |
Investments purchased | | | 56,749 | | | | 7,773 | | | | 5,742 | | | | 949 | | | | 7,322 | | | | — | | |
Fund shares redeemed | | | 21,246 | | | | 4,181 | | | | 1,671 | | | | 418 | | | | 6,783 | | | | 296 | | |
Management fee | | | 9,661 | | | | 3,522 | | | | 1,060 | | | | 222 | | | | 1,900 | | | | 17 | | |
Administration fee | | | 567 | | | | 174 | | | | 46 | | | | 9 | | | | 90 | | | | 6 | | |
12b-1 Service & Distribution fees | | | 2,396 | | | | 309 | | | | 112 | | | | 31 | | | | 449 | | | | 78 | | |
Reports to shareholders | | | 1,261 | | | | 289 | | | | 176 | | | | 49 | | | | 323 | | | | 68 | | |
Deferred Trustees' fees | | | 2,976 | | | | 822 | | | | 223 | | | | 34 | | | | 239 | | | | 25 | | |
Transfer agent fees | | | 4,628 | | | | 390 | | | | 428 | | | | 19 | | | | 640 | | | | 44 | | |
Trustees' fees | | | 13 | | | | 1 | | | | 2 | | | | 1 | | | | 1 | | | | 1 | | |
Audit fee | | | 38 | | | | 39 | | | | 21 | | | | 22 | | | | 21 | | | | 13 | | |
Custody fees | | | 286 | | | | 400 | | | | 7 | | | | 15 | | | | 7 | | | | — | | |
Other liabilities | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3 | | | | 51 | | | | — | | | | 21 | | |
Total Liabilities | | | 99,821 | | | | 17,900 | | | | 9,491 | | | | 1,820 | | | | 17,775 | | | | 569 | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 17,274,199 | | | $ | 5,407,527 | | | $ | 1,411,857 | | | $ | 288,722 | | | $ | 2,780,327 | | | $ | 199,335 | | |
Composition of Net Assets: | |
Paid in capital | | $ | 12,291,082 | | | $ | 4,092,482 | | | $ | 1,205,127 | | | $ | 242,439 | | | $ | 2,242,042 | | | $ | 202,917 | | |
Undistributed/(overdistributed) net investment income (Accumulated net investment loss) | | | 3,134 | | | | 40,825 | | | | (3,799 | ) | | | 1,759 | | | | (19,735 | ) | | | 1,786 | | |
Accumulated net realized gain/(loss) | | | 314,977 | | | | 274,274 | | | | (52,823 | ) | | | (4,609 | ) | | | 48,658 | | | | (2,280 | ) | |
Net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on: | |
Investments | | | 4,664,888 | | | | 999,350 | | | | 263,352 | | | | 49,409 | | | | 509,362 | | | | (3,088 | ) | |
Foreign currency translations | | | 118 | | | | 596 | | | | — | | | | (276 | ) | | | — | * | | | — | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 17,274,199 | | | $ | 5,407,527 | | | $ | 1,411,857 | | | $ | 288,722 | | | $ | 2,780,327 | | | $ | 199,335 | | |
Net asset value per share – Class A (a) | | $ | 25.69 | | | $ | 38.89 | | | $ | 23.97 | | | $ | 30.22 | | | $ | 25.55 | | | $ | 11.66 | | |
(Net assets/shares) | | | ($3,630,552/141,310) | | | | ($649,297/16,698) | | | | ($213,627/8,911) | | | | ($57,127/1,890) | | | | ($948,316/37,112) | | | | ($56,020/4,803) | | |
Maximum offering price per share – Class A (b) | | $ | 27.26 | | | $ | 41.26 | | | $ | 25.43 | | | $ | 32.06 | | | $ | 27.11 | | | $ | 12.37 | | |
(Net asset value per share/front- end sales charge) | | | ($25.69/0.9425) | | | | ($38.89/0.9425) | | | | ($23.97/0.9425) | | | | ($30.22/0.9425) | | | | ($25.55/0.9425) | | | | ($11.66/0.9425) | | |
Net asset value and offering price per share – Class B (a) | | $ | 24.27 | | | $ | 37.95 | | | $ | 22.66 | | | $ | 28.93 | | | $ | 24.23 | | | $ | 11.70 | | |
(Net assets/shares) | | | ($1,016,556/41,877) | | | | ($84,337/2,222) | | | | ($42,626/1,881) | | | | ($10,182/352) | | | | ($164,085/6,771) | | | | ($60,052/5,132) | | |
Net asset value and offering price per share – Class C (a) | | $ | 24.12 | | | $ | 37.80 | | | $ | 22.54 | | | $ | 28.83 | | | $ | 24.11 | | | $ | 11.68 | | |
(Net assets/shares) | | | ($1,064,047/44,111) | | | | ($135,532/3,586) | | | | ($42,404/1,881) | | | | ($15,866/550) | | | | ($160,040/6,638) | | | | ($33,480/2,865) | | |
Net asset value and offering price per share – Class Z (c) | | $ | 26.40 | | | $ | 38.97 | | | $ | 24.68 | | | $ | 30.49 | | | $ | 26.08 | | | $ | 11.59 | | |
(Net assets/shares) | | | ($11,563,044/437,949) | | | | ($4,538,361/116,453) | | | | ($1,113,200/45,102) | | | | ($205,547/6,741) | | | | ($1,507,886/57,823) | | | | ($49,783/4,294) | | |
(a) Redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge and redemption fee.
(b) On sales of $50,000 or more the offering price is reduced.
(c) Redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable redemption fee.
* Rounds to less than $500.
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Columbia Acorn Family of Funds
Statements of Operations (Unaudited)
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2008
(in thousands) | | Columbia Acorn Fund | | Columbia Acorn International | | Columbia Acorn USA | | Columbia Acorn International Select | | Columbia Acorn Select | | Columbia Thermostat Fund | |
Investment Income: | |
Dividend income | | $ | 63,521 | | | $ | 79,007 | | | $ | 4,037 | | | $ | 3,735 | | | $ | 5,407 | | | $ | — | | |
Dividend income from affiliates (See Note 4) | | | 23,857 | | | | 572 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Dividends from affiliated investment company shares (See Note 4) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,513 | | |
Interest income | | | 9,179 | | | | 3,969 | | | | 368 | | | | 167 | | | | 1,080 | | | | 11 | | |
| | | 96,557 | | | | 83,548 | | | | 4,405 | | | | 3,902 | | | | 6,487 | | | | 2,524 | | |
Foreign taxes withheld | | | (1,633 | ) | | | (512 | ) | | | — | | | | (250 | ) | | | (82 | ) | | | — | | |
Total Investment Income | | | 94,924 | | | | 83,036 | | | | 4,405 | | | | 3,652 | | | | 6,405 | | | | 2,524 | | |
Expenses: | |
Management fee | | | 57,804 | | | | 20,966 | | | | 6,233 | | | | 1,266 | | | | 11,200 | | | | 95 | | |
Administration fee | | | 3,456 | | | | 1,053 | | | | 276 | | | | 52 | | | | 538 | | | | 37 | | |
12b-1 Service and Distribution fees: | |
Class A | | | 4,786 | | | | 782 | | | | 277 | | | | 63 | | | | 1,224 | | | | 67 | | |
Class B | | | 4,137 | | | | 343 | | | | 174 | | | | 39 | | | | 643 | | | | 240 | | |
Class C | | | 5,709 | | | | 706 | | | | 222 | | | | 70 | | | | 845 | | | | 153 | | |
Transfer agent fees: | |
Class A | | | 1,605 | | | | 294 | | | | 87 | | | | 22 | | | | 439 | | | | 40 | | |
Class B | | | 975 | | | | 93 | | | | 49 | | | | 12 | | | | 183 | | | | 56 | | |
Class C | | | 649 | | | | 85 | | | | 27 | | | | 9 | | | | 113 | | | | 22 | | |
Class Z | | | 2,233 | | | | 689 | | | | 291 | | | | 40 | | | | 291 | | | | 20 | | |
Custody fees | | | 677 | | | | 1,701 | | | | 34 | | | | 66 | | | | 55 | | | | — | | |
Trustees' fees | | | 443 | | | | 134 | | | | 36 | | | | 6 | | | | 68 | | | | 3 | | |
Registration & blue sky fees | | | 93 | | | | 74 | | | | 36 | | | | 32 | | | | 68 | | | | 28 | | |
Reports to shareholders | | | 1,220 | | | | 366 | | | | 166 | | | | 59 | | | | 318 | | | | 71 | | |
Chief compliance officer expenses (See Note 4) | | | 232 | | | | 64 | | | | 19 | | | | 3 | | | | 34 | | | | 2 | | |
Other expenses | | | 403 | | | | 158 | | | | 56 | | | | 36 | | | | 84 | | | | 19 | | |
Total expenses | | | 84,422 | | | | 27,508 | | | | 7,983 | | | | 1,775 | | | | 16,103 | | | | 853 | | |
Less custody fees paid indirectly | | | (46 | ) | | | (1 | ) | | | (1 | ) | | | — | * | | | (1 | ) | | | — | * | |
Less reimbursement of expenses by Investment Advisor | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (154 | ) | |
Net Expenses | | | 84,376 | | | | 27,507 | | | | 7,982 | | | | 1,775 | | | | 16,102 | | | | 699 | | |
Net Investment Income/(Loss) | | | 10,548 | | | | 55,529 | | | | (3,577 | ) | | | 1,877 | | | | (9,697 | ) | | | 1,825 | | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Portfolio Positions: | |
Net realized gain/(loss) on: | |
Unaffiliated investments | | | 360,790 | | | | 275,169 | | | | (51,054 | ) | | | (4,997 | ) | | | 54,794 | | | | — | | |
Affiliated investments (See Note 4) | | | (44,513 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (5,793 | ) | | | (2,427 | ) | |
Foreign currency transactions | | | 770 | | | | (25 | ) | | | — | | | | 641 | | | | (16 | ) | | | — | | |
Distributions from affiliated investment company shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 947 | | |
Net realized gain/(loss) | | | 317,047 | | | | 275,144 | | | | (51,054 | ) | | | (4,356 | ) | | | 48,985 | | | | (1,480 | ) | |
Net change in net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on: | |
Unaffiliated investments | | | (1,451,967 | ) | | | (829,290 | ) | | | (77,383 | ) | | | (5,464 | ) | | | (200,920 | ) | | | — | | |
Affiliated investments (See Note 4) | | | (685,065 | ) | | | (24,330 | ) | | | (1,234 | ) | | | — | | | | (23,212 | ) | | | (9,625 | ) | |
Foreign currency translations | | | 58 | | | | 528 | | | | — | | | | (490 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | |
Foreign capital gains tax | | | — | | | | 521 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/ (depreciation) | | | (2,136,974 | ) | | | (852,571 | ) | | | (78,617 | ) | | | (5,954 | ) | | | (224,132 | ) | | | (9,625 | ) | |
Net realized and unrealized loss | | | (1,819,927 | ) | | | (577,427 | ) | | | (129,671 | ) | | | (10,310 | ) | | | (175,147 | ) | | | (11,105 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Net Assets resulting from Operations | | $ | (1,809,379 | ) | | $ | (521,898 | ) | | $ | (133,248 | ) | | $ | (8,433 | ) | | $ | (184,844 | ) | | $ | (9,280 | ) | |
* Rounds to less than $500.
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Columbia Acorn Family of Funds
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| | Columbia Acorn Fund | | Columbia Acorn International | | Columbia Acorn USA | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | (Unaudited) Six months ended June 30, | | Year ended December 31, | | (Unaudited) Six months ended June 30, | | Year ended December 31, | | (Unaudited) Six months ended June 30, | | Year ended December 31, | |
(in thousands) | | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2008 | | 2007 | |
Operations: | |
Net investment income/(loss) | | $ | 10,548 | | | $ | 45,731 | | | $ | 55,529 | | | $ | 47,827 | | | $ | (3,577 | ) | | $ | (2,597 | ) | |
Net realized gain/(loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions | | | 317,047 | | | | 1,712,094 | | | | 275,144 | | | | 513,670 | | | | (51,054 | ) | | | 134,988 | | |
Net realized gain/(loss) on affiliated investments and distributions from affiliated investment company shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Net change in net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments and foreign currency translations | | | (2,136,974 | ) | | | (335,820 | ) | | | (852,571 | ) | | | 231,935 | | | | (78,617 | ) | | | (78,587 | ) | |
Net change in net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on affiliated investment company shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Net Increase/(Decrease) from Operations | | | (1,809,379 | ) | | | 1,422,005 | | | | (521,898 | ) | | | 793,432 | | | | (133,248 | ) | | | 53,804 | | |
Distributions to Shareholders From: | |
Net investment income – Class A | | | — | | | | (3,413 | ) | | | (1,019 | ) | | | (1,116 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | |
Net realized gain – Class A | | | (77,187 | ) | | | (325,538 | ) | | | (9,806 | ) | | | (43,244 | ) | | | (8,248 | ) | | | (15,400 | ) | |
Net investment income – Class B | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | * | | | — | * | | | — | | | | — | | |
Net realized gain – Class B | | | (22,988 | ) | | | (102,379 | ) | | | (1,332 | ) | | | (7,707 | ) | | | (1,747 | ) | | | (3,468 | ) | |
Net investment income – Class C | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | * | | | (2 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | |
Net realized gain – Class C | | | (24,101 | ) | | | (105,787 | ) | | | (2,146 | ) | | | (11,335 | ) | | | (1,740 | ) | | | (3,257 | ) | |
Net investment income – Class Z | | | — | | | | (48,153 | ) | | | (23,594 | ) | | | (35,860 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | |
Net realized gain – Class Z | | | (239,508 | ) | | | (960,719 | ) | | | (68,973 | ) | | | (359,596 | ) | | | (41,787 | ) | | | (72,632 | ) | |
Total Distributions to Shareholders | | | (363,784 | ) | | | (1,545,989 | ) | | | (106,870 | ) | | | (458,860 | ) | | | (53,522 | ) | | | (94,757 | ) | |
Share Transactions: | |
Subscriptions – Class A | | | 322,453 | | | | 1,059,415 | | | | 174,931 | | | | 364,862 | | | | 24,387 | | | | 90,692 | | |
Distributions reinvested – Class A | | | 70,874 | | | | 298,039 | | | | 9,978 | | | | 40,913 | | | | 7,538 | | | | 13,230 | | |
Redemptions – Class A | | | (595,976 | ) | | | (1,097,778 | ) | | | (88,178 | ) | | | (115,689 | ) | | | (34,220 | ) | | | (96,876 | ) | |
Net Increase/(Decrease) – Class A | | | (202,649 | ) | | | 259,676 | | | | 96,731 | | | | 290,086 | | | | (2,295 | ) | | | 7,046 | | |
Subscriptions – Class B | | | 1,888 | | | | 14,689 | | | | 1,697 | | | | 17,916 | | | | 59 | | | | 496 | | |
Distributions reinvested – Class B | | | 21,099 | | | | 93,667 | | | | 1,209 | | | | 7,027 | | | | 1,615 | | | | 3,174 | | |
Redemptions – Class B | | | (136,818 | ) | | | (235,941 | ) | | | (11,496 | ) | | | (22,565 | ) | | | (6,427 | ) | | | (13,338 | ) | |
Net Increase/(Decrease) – Class B | | | (113,831 | ) | | | (127,585 | ) | | | (8,590 | ) | | | 2,378 | | | | (4,753 | ) | | | (9,668 | ) | |
Subscriptions – Class C | | | 25,207 | | | | 110,348 | | | | 14,834 | | | | 60,335 | | | | 1,282 | | | | 3,126 | | |
Distributions reinvested – Class C | | | 19,018 | | | | 83,502 | | | | 1,596 | | | | 8,403 | | | | 1,523 | | | | 2,798 | | |
Redemptions – Class C | | | (145,736 | ) | | | (210,477 | ) | | | (17,648 | ) | | | (21,288 | ) | | | (4,878 | ) | | | (8,675 | ) | |
Net Increase/(Decrease) – Class C | | | (101,511 | ) | | | (16,627 | ) | | | (1,218 | ) | | | 47,450 | | | | (2,073 | ) | | | (2,751 | ) | |
Subscriptions – Class Z | | | 789,248 | | | | 1,935,968 | | | | 401,071 | | | | 996,581 | | | | 104,698 | | | | 236,636 | | |
Distributions reinvested – Class Z | | | 207,296 | | | | 863,071 | | | | 64,911 | | | | 279,036 | | | | 37,687 | | | | 65,865 | | |
Redemptions – Class Z | | | (1,052,537 | ) | | | (1,814,299 | ) | | | (315,121 | ) | | | (495,473 | ) | | | (98,579 | ) | | | (272,461 | ) | |
Net Increase/(Decrease) – Class Z | | | (55,993 | ) | | | 984,740 | | | | 150,861 | | | | 780,144 | | | | 43,806 | | | | 30,040 | | |
Net Increase/(Decrease) from Share Transactions | | | (473,984 | ) | | | 1,100,204 | | | | 237,784 | | | | 1,120,058 | | | | 34,685 | | | | 24,667 | | |
Redemption Fees | | | — | | | | — | | | | 183 | | | | 303 | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Total Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets | | | (2,647,147 | ) | | | 976,220 | | | | (390,801 | ) | | | 1,454,933 | | | | (152,085 | ) | | | (16,286 | ) | |
Net Assets: | |
Beginning of period | | | 19,921,346 | | | | 18,945,126 | | | | 5,798,328 | | | | 4,343,395 | | | | 1,563,942 | | | | 1,580,228 | | |
End of period | | $ | 17,274,199 | | | $ | 19,921,346 | | | $ | 5,407,527 | | | $ | 5,798,328 | | | $ | 1,411,857 | | | $ | 1,563,942 | | |
Undistributed/(Overdistributed) Net Investment Income or (Accumulated Net Investment Loss) | | $ | 3,134 | | | $ | (7,414 | ) | | $ | 40,825 | | | $ | 9,909 | | | $ | (3,799 | ) | | $ | (222 | ) | |
* Rounds to less than $500.
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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| | Columbia Acorn International Select | | Columbia Acorn Select | | Columbia Thermostat Fund | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | (Unaudited) Six months ended June 30, | | Year ended December 31, | | (Unaudited) Six months ended June 30, | | Year ended December 31, | | (Unaudited) Six months ended June 30, | | Year ended December 31, | |
(in thousands) | | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2008 | | 2007 | |
Operations: | |
Net investment income/(loss) | | $ | 1,877 | | | $ | 500 | | | $ | (9,697 | ) | | $ | (13,824 | ) | | $ | 1,825 | | | $ | 6,445 | | |
Net realized gain/(loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions | | | (4,356 | ) | | | 28,722 | | | | 48,985 | | | | 137,328 | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Net realized gain/(loss) on affiliated investments and distributions from affiliated investment company shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (1,480 | ) | | | 8,935 | | |
Net change in net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments and foreign currency translations | | | (5,954 | ) | | | 13,014 | | | | (224,132 | ) | | | 60,654 | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Net change in net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on affiliated investment company shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (9,625 | ) | | | (1,323 | ) | |
Net Increase/(Decrease) from Operations | | | (8,433 | ) | | | 42,236 | | | | (184,844 | ) | | | 184,158 | | | | (9,280 | ) | | | 14,057 | | |
Distributions to Shareholders From: | |
Net investment income – Class A | | | — | | | | (150 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (40 | ) | | | (2,012 | ) | |
Net realized gain – Class A | | | (984 | ) | | | (2,498 | ) | | | (25,410 | ) | | | (25,546 | ) | | | (337 | ) | | | (3,166 | ) | |
Net investment income – Class B | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (2,100 | ) | |
Net realized gain – Class B | | | (188 | ) | | | (655 | ) | | | (4,641 | ) | | | (4,903 | ) | | | (371 | ) | | | (4,129 | ) | |
Net investment income – Class C | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (764 | ) | |
Net realized gain – Class C | | | (288 | ) | | | (682 | ) | | | (4,552 | ) | | | (4,795 | ) | | | (201 | ) | | | (1,608 | ) | |
Net investment income – Class Z | | | (281 | ) | | | (1,618 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (166 | ) | | | (1,519 | ) | |
Net realized gain – Class Z | | | (3,600 | ) | | | (10,710 | ) | | | (39,523 | ) | | | (33,588 | ) | | | (301 | ) | | | (2,094 | ) | |
Total Distributions to Shareholders | | | (5,341 | ) | | | (16,313 | ) | | | (74,126 | ) | | | (68,832 | ) | | | (1,416 | ) | | | (17,392 | ) | |
Share Transactions: | |
Subscriptions – Class A | | | 18,579 | | | | 26,720 | | | | 72,543 | | | | 353,434 | | | | 12,131 | | | | 10,451 | | |
Distributions reinvested – Class A | | | 901 | | | | 2,409 | | | | 23,382 | | | | 23,371 | | | | 346 | | | | 4,734 | | |
Redemptions – Class A | | | (8,609 | ) | | | (7,228 | ) | | | (171,445 | ) | | | (257,380 | ) | | | (6,631 | ) | | | (19,044 | ) | |
Net Increase/(Decrease) – Class A | | | 10,871 | | | | 21,901 | | | | (75,520 | ) | | | 119,425 | | | | 5,846 | | | | (3,859 | ) | |
Subscriptions – Class B | | | 271 | | | | 2,760 | | | | 386 | | | | 3,529 | | | | 2,068 | | | | 4,269 | | |
Distributions reinvested – Class B | | | 170 | | | | 583 | | | | 4,148 | | | | 4,372 | | | | 341 | | | | 5,698 | | |
Redemptions – Class B | | | (1,545 | ) | | | (2,545 | ) | | | (22,118 | ) | | | (36,416 | ) | | | (6,508 | ) | | | (13,592 | ) | |
Net Increase/(Decrease) – Class B | | | (1,104 | ) | | | 798 | | | | (17,584 | ) | | | (28,515 | ) | | | (4,099 | ) | | | (3,625 | ) | |
Subscriptions – Class C | | | 4,498 | | | | 5,815 | | | | 3,255 | | | | 44,306 | | | | 11,467 | | | | 4,372 | | |
Distributions reinvested – Class C | | | 247 | | | | 579 | | | | 3,639 | | | | 3,773 | | | | 187 | | | | 2,127 | | |
Redemptions – Class C | | | (1,240 | ) | | | (1,469 | ) | | | (26,611 | ) | | | (32,811 | ) | | | (3,336 | ) | | | (6,502 | ) | |
Net Increase/(Decrease) – Class C | | | 3,505 | | | | 4,925 | | | | (19,717 | ) | | | 15,268 | | | | 8,318 | | | | (3 | ) | |
Subscriptions – Class Z | | | 31,752 | | | | 70,464 | | | | 213,461 | | | | 874,944 | | | | 19,128 | | | | 6,608 | | |
Distributions reinvested – Class Z | | | 1,769 | | | | 5,636 | | | | 29,748 | | | | 25,110 | | | | 437 | | | | 3,354 | | |
Redemptions – Class Z | | | (21,342 | ) | | | (21,559 | ) | | | (176,250 | ) | | | (274,110 | ) | | | (3,127 | ) | | | (4,141 | ) | |
Net Increase/(Decrease) – Class Z | | | 12,179 | | | | 54,541 | | | | 66,959 | | | | 625,944 | | | | 16,438 | | | | 5,821 | | |
Net Increase/(Decrease) from Share Transactions | | | 25,451 | | | | 82,165 | | | | (45,862 | ) | | | 732,122 | | | | 26,503 | | | | (1,666 | ) | |
Redemption Fees | | | 28 | | | | 31 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Total Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets | | | 11,705 | | | | 108,119 | | | | (304,832 | ) | | | 847,448 | | | | 15,807 | | | | (5,001 | ) | |
Net Assets: | |
Beginning of period | | | 277,017 | | | | 168,898 | | | | 3,085,159 | | | | 2,237,711 | | | | 183,528 | | | | 188,529 | | |
End of period | | $ | 288,722 | | | $ | 277,017 | | | $ | 2,780,327 | | | $ | 3,085,159 | | | $ | 199,335 | | | $ | 183,528 | | |
Undistributed/(Overdistributed) Net Investment Income or (Accumulated Net Investment Loss) | | $ | 1,759 | | | $ | 163 | | | $ | (19,735 | ) | | $ | (10,038 | ) | | $ | 1,786 | | | $ | 167 | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets, continued
| | Columbia Acorn Fund | | Columbia Acorn International | | Columbia Acorn USA | |
Changes in Shares of Beneficial Interest | | (Unaudited) Six months ended June 30, | | Year ended December 31, | | (Unaudited) Six months ended June 30, | | Year ended December 31, | | (Unaudited) Six months ended June 30, | | Year ended December 31, | |
(in thousands) | | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2008 | | 2007 | |
Subscriptions – Class A | | | 11,966 | | | | 34,304 | | | | 4,294 | | | | 8,200 | | | | 962 | | | | 3,109 | | |
Shares issued in reinvestment and capital gains – Class A | | | 2,639 | | | | 10,082 | | | | 248 | | | | 931 | | | | 302 | | | | 475 | | |
Less shares redeemed – Class A | | | (22,274 | ) | | | (35,563 | ) | | | (2,189 | ) | | | (2,608 | ) | | | (1,353 | ) | | | (3,347 | ) | |
Net Increase/(Decrease) – Class A | | | (7,669 | ) | | | 8,823 | | | | 2,353 | | | | 6,523 | | | | (89 | ) | | | 237 | | |
Subscriptions – Class B | | | 75 | | | | 501 | | | | 43 | | | | 410 | | | | 3 | | | | 18 | | |
Shares issued in reinvestment and capital gains – Class B | | | 831 | | | | 3,332 | | | | 31 | | | | 164 | | | | 68 | | | | 119 | | |
Less shares redeemed – Class B | | | (5,407 | ) | | | (7,999 | ) | | | (293 | ) | | | (523 | ) | | | (270 | ) | | | (478 | ) | |
Net Increase/(Decrease) – Class B | | | (4,501 | ) | | | (4,166 | ) | | | (219 | ) | | | 51 | | | | (199 | ) | | | (341 | ) | |
Subscriptions – Class C | | | 995 | | | | 3,792 | | | | 374 | | | | 1,389 | | | | 52 | | | | 113 | | |
Shares issued in reinvestment and capital gains – Class C | | | 754 | | | | 2,987 | | | | 41 | | | | 196 | | | | 65 | | | | 105 | | |
Less shares redeemed – Class C | | | (5,800 | ) | | | (7,188 | ) | | | (454 | ) | | | (487 | ) | | | (205 | ) | | | (312 | ) | |
Net Increase/(Decrease) – Class C | | | (4,051 | ) | | | (409 | ) | | | (39 | ) | | | 1,098 | | | | (88 | ) | | | (94 | ) | |
Subscriptions – Class Z | | | 28,508 | | | | 61,171 | | | | 9,836 | | | | 22,406 | | | | 4,031 | | | | 7,861 | | |
Shares issued in reinvestment and capital gains – Class Z | | | 7,509 | | | | 28,499 | | | | 1,609 | | | | 6,321 | | | | 1,466 | | | | 2,304 | | |
Less shares redeemed – Class Z | | | (38,418 | ) | | | (57,473 | ) | | | (7,797 | ) | | | (11,085 | ) | | | (3,814 | ) | | | (9,118 | ) | |
Net Increase/(Decrease) – Class Z | | | (2,401 | ) | | | 32,197 | | | | 3,648 | | | | 17,642 | | | | 1,683 | | | | 1,047 | | |
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Shares of Beneficial Interest | | | (18,622 | ) | | | 36,445 | | | | 5,743 | | | | 25,314 | | | | 1,307 | | | | 849 | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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| | Columbia Acorn International Select | | Columbia Acorn Select | | Columbia Thermostat Fund | |
Changes in Shares of Beneficial Interest | | (Unaudited) Six months ended June 30, | | Year ended December 31, | | (Unaudited) Six months ended June 30, | | Year ended December 31, | | (Unaudited) Six months ended June 30, | | Year ended December 31, | |
(in thousands) | | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2008 | | 2007 | |
Subscriptions – Class A | | | 620 | | | | 867 | | | | 2,820 | | | | 12,257 | | | | 1,004 | | | | 805 | | |
Shares issued in reinvestment and capital gains – Class A | | | 30 | | | | 75 | | | | 901 | | | | 810 | | | | 29 | | | | 380 | | |
Less shares redeemed – Class A | | | (289 | ) | | | (230 | ) | | | (6,690 | ) | | | (8,919 | ) | | | (555 | ) | | | (1,469 | ) | |
Net Increase/(Decrease) – Class A | | | 361 | | | | 712 | | | | (2,969 | ) | �� | | 4,148 | | | | 478 | | | | (284 | ) | |
Subscriptions – Class B | | | 9 | | | | 93 | | | | 16 | | | | 129 | | | | 173 | | | | 328 | | |
Shares issued in reinvestment and capital gains – Class B | | | 6 | | | | 19 | | | | 168 | | | | 159 | | | | 29 | | | | 456 | | |
Less shares redeemed – Class B | | | (55 | ) | | | (86 | ) | | | (909 | ) | | | (1,320 | ) | | | (541 | ) | | | (1,046 | ) | |
Net Increase/(Decrease) – Class B | | | (40 | ) | | | 26 | | | | (725 | ) | | | (1,032 | ) | | | (339 | ) | | | (262 | ) | |
Subscriptions – Class C | | | 157 | | | | 194 | | | | 133 | | | | 1,601 | | | | 952 | | | | 338 | | |
Shares issued in reinvestment and capital gains – Class C | | | 9 | | | | 19 | | | | 148 | | | | 138 | | | | 15 | | | | 170 | | |
Less shares redeemed – Class C | | | (44 | ) | | | (49 | ) | | | (1,092 | ) | | | (1,197 | ) | | | (277 | ) | | | (502 | ) | |
Net Increase/(Decrease) – Class C | | | 122 | | | | 164 | | | | (811 | ) | | | 542 | | | | 690 | | | | 6 | | |
Subscriptions – Class Z | | | 1,051 | | | | 2,248 | | | | 8,135 | | | | 29,644 | | | | 1,607 | | | | 511 | | |
Shares issued in reinvestment and capital gains – Class Z | | | 58 | | | | 176 | | | | 1,123 | | | | 858 | | | | 37 | | | | 271 | | |
Less shares redeemed – Class Z | | | (724 | ) | | | (696 | ) | | | (6,737 | ) | | | (9,406 | ) | | | (260 | ) | | | (320 | ) | |
Net Increase/(Decrease) – Class Z | | | 385 | | | | 1,728 | | | | 2,521 | | | | 21,096 | | | | 1,384 | | | | 462 | | |
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Shares of Beneficial Interest | | | 828 | | | | 2,630 | | | | (1,984 | ) | | | 24,754 | | | | 2,213 | | | | (78 | ) | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Financial Highlights
Columbia Acorn Fund
Class Z | | (Unaudited) Six months ended June 30, | | Year ended December 31, | |
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period | | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 | | 2004 | | 2003 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 29.61 | | | $ | 29.71 | | | $ | 28.17 | | | $ | 26.45 | | | $ | 22.56 | | | $ | 15.50 | | |
Income from Investment Operations | |
Net investment income (a) | | | 0.04 | | | | 0.15 | (b) | | | 0.13 | | | | 0.15 | | | | 0.04 | | | | 0.03 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) | | | (2.70 | ) | | | 2.17 | | | | 3.92 | | | | 3.28 | | | | 4.78 | | | | 7.05 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | (2.66 | ) | | | 2.32 | | | | 4.05 | | | | 3.43 | | | | 4.82 | | | | 7.08 | | |
Less Distributions to Shareholders | |
From net investment income | | | — | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | |
From net realized gains | | | (0.55 | ) | | | (2.30 | ) | | | (2.38 | ) | | | (1.56 | ) | | | (0.91 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | |
Total Distributions to Shareholders | | | (0.55 | ) | | | (2.42 | ) | | | (2.51 | ) | | | (1.71 | ) | | | (0.93 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 26.40 | | | $ | 29.61 | | | $ | 29.71 | | | $ | 28.17 | | | $ | 26.45 | | | $ | 22.56 | | |
Total Return (c) | | | (9.05 | )%(d) | | | 7.69 | %(e)(f) | | | 14.45 | %(e) | | | 13.11 | %(e) | | | 21.51 | %(e) | | | 45.68 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data | |
Net expenses (g) | | | 0.75 | %(h) | | | 0.74 | % | | | 0.74 | % | | | 0.74 | % | | | 0.81 | % | | | 0.80 | % | |
Net investment income (g) | | | 0.30 | %(h) | | | 0.46 | % | | | 0.45 | % | | | 0.57 | % | | | 0.18 | % | | | 0.17 | % | |
Waiver/Reimbursement | | | — | | | | 0.00 | %(i) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.02 | % | | | 0.02 | % | | | — | | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 10 | %(d) | | | 20 | % | | | 22 | % | | | 16 | % | | | 20 | % | | | 10 | % | |
Net assets at end of period (in millions) | | $ | 11,563 | | | $ | 13,038 | | | $ | 12,128 | | | $ | 10,399 | | | $ | 8,689 | | | $ | 7,065 | | |
(a) Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.
(b) Net investment income per share reflects special dividends. The effect of these dividends amounted to $0.03 per share.
(c) Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested.
(d) Not annualized.
(e) Had the Investment Advisor and/or Transfer Agent not waived fees and/or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.
(f) Total return includes a volumtary reimbursement by the Investment Advisor for a realized investment loss due to a trading error. This reimbursement increased total return and net asset value per share by less than 0.01% and $0.01, respectively.
(g) The benefits derived from custody fees paid indirectly had an impact of less than 0.01%.
(h) Annualized.
(i) Rounds to less than 0.01%.
Columbia Acorn International
Class Z | | (Unaudited) Six months ended June 30, | | Year ended December 31, | |
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period | | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 | | 2004 | | 2003 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 43.60 | | | $ | 40.31 | | | $ | 33.44 | | | $ | 29.03 | | | $ | 22.66 | | | $ | 15.40 | | |
Income from Investment Operations | |
Net investment income (a) | | | 0.43 | | | | 0.43 | | | | 0.35 | | | | 0.34 | | | | 0.25 | | | | 0.21 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) | | | (4.25 | ) | | | 6.56 | | | | 10.94 | | | | 5.87 | | | | 6.37 | | | | 7.13 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | (3.82 | ) | | | 6.99 | | | | 11.29 | | | | 6.21 | | | | 6.62 | | | | 7.34 | | |
Less Distributions to Shareholders | |
From net investment income | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.51 | ) | | | (0.72 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | |
From net realized gains | | | (0.60 | ) | | | (3.36 | ) | | | (3.91 | ) | | | (1.08 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | |
Total Distributions to Shareholders | | | (0.81 | ) | | | (3.70 | ) | | | (4.42 | ) | | | (1.80 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | |
Redemption Fees | |
Redemption fees added to paid in capital | | | 0.00 | (a)(b) | | | 0.00 | (a)(b) | | | 0.00 | (a)(b) | | | 0.00 | (a)(b) | | | 0.00 | (a)(b) | | | — | | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 38.97 | | | $ | 43.60 | | | $ | 40.31 | | | $ | 33.44 | | | $ | 29.03 | | | $ | 22.66 | | |
Total Return (c) | | | (8.83 | )%(d) | | | 17.28 | %(e) | | | 34.53 | %(e) | | | 21.81 | %(e) | | | 29.47 | %(e) | | | 47.80 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data | |
Net expenses (f) | | | 0.92 | %(g) | | | 0.91 | % | | | 0.94 | % | | | 0.99 | % | | | 1.08 | % | | | 1.05 | % | |
Net investment income (f) | | | 2.10 | %(g) | | | 0.96 | % | | | 0.92 | % | | | 1.09 | % | | | 1.01 | % | | | 1.19 | % | |
Waiver/Reimbursement | | | — | | | | 0.00 | %(h) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.02 | % | | | 0.02 | % | | | — | | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 16 | %(d) | | | 28 | % | | | 31 | % | | | 27 | % | | | 40 | % | | | 40 | % | |
Net assets at end of period (in millions) | | $ | 4,538 | | | $ | 4,918 | | | $ | 3,836 | | | $ | 2,629 | | | $ | 1,919 | | | $ | 1,563 | | |
(a) Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.
(b) Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.
(c) Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested.
(d) Not annualized.
(e) Had the Investment Advisor and/or Transfer Agent not waived fees and/or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.
(f) The benefits derived from custody fees paid indirectly had an impact of less than 0.01%.
(g) Annualized.
(h) Rounds to less than 0.01%.
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Columbia Acorn USA
Class Z | | (Unaudited) Six months ended June 30, | | Year ended December 31, | |
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period | | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 | | 2004 | | 2003 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 27.97 | | | $ | 28.66 | | | $ | 27.03 | | | $ | 25.20 | | | $ | 21.01 | | | $ | 14.28 | | |
Income from Investment Operations | |
Net investment income/(loss) (a) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.01 | )(b) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | 0.07 | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) | | | (2.28 | ) | | | 1.03 | | | | 2.26 | | | | 3.18 | | | | 4.48 | | | | 6.86 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | (2.33 | ) | | | 1.02 | | | | 2.24 | | | | 3.25 | | | | 4.33 | | | | 6.73 | | |
Less Distributions to Shareholders | |
From net investment income | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | |
From net realized gains | | | (0.96 | ) | | | (1.71 | ) | | | (0.61 | ) | | | (1.37 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | — | | |
Total Distributions to Shareholders | | | (0.96 | ) | | | (1.71 | ) | | | (0.61 | ) | | | (1.42 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | — | | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 24.68 | | | $ | 27.97 | | | $ | 28.66 | | | $ | 27.03 | | | $ | 25.20 | | | $ | 21.01 | | |
Total Return (c) | | | (8.48 | )%(d) | | | 3.46 | %(e)(f) | | | 8.28 | %(f) | | | 12.98 | %(f) | | | 20.62 | %(f) | | | 47.13 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data | |
Net expenses (g) | | | 1.00 | %(h) | | | 0.98 | % | | | 0.98 | % | | | 1.01 | % | | | 1.09 | % | | | 1.11 | % | |
Net investment income/(loss) (g) | | | (0.39 | )%(h) | | | (0.03 | )% | | | (0.07 | )% | | | 0.28 | % | | | (0.66 | )% | | | (0.72 | )% | |
Waiver/Reimbursement | | | — | | | | 0.00 | %(i) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.02 | % | | | — | | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 12 | %(d) | | | 21 | % | | | 13 | % | | | 13 | % | | | 18 | % | | | 7 | % | |
Net assets at end of period (in millions) | | $ | 1,113 | | | $ | 1,214 | | | $ | 1,214 | | | $ | 937 | | | $ | 646 | | | $ | 502 | | |
(a) Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.
(b) Net investment income per share reflects special dividends. The effect of these dividends amounted to $0.09 per share.
(c) Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested.
(d) Not annualized.
(e) Total return includes a voluntary reimbursement by the Investment Advisor for a realized investment loss due to a trading error. This reimbursement increased total return and net asset value per share by less than 0.01% and less than $0.01, respectively.
(f) Had the Investment Advisor and/or Transfer Agent not waived fees and/or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.
(g) The benefits derived from custody fees paid indirectly had an impact of less than 0.01%.
(h) Annualized.
(i) Rounds to less than 0.01%.
Columbia Acorn International Select
Class Z | | (Unaudited) Six months ended June 30, | | Year ended December 31, | |
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period | | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 | | 2004 | | 2003 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 32.02 | | | $ | 27.97 | | | $ | 20.57 | | | $ | 18.02 | | | $ | 14.58 | | | $ | 10.29 | | |
Income from Investment Operations | |
Net investment income (a) | | | 0.23 | | | | 0.14 | (b) | | | 0.10 | | | | 0.13 | | | | 0.04 | | | | 0.06 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) | | | (1.17 | ) | | | 5.96 | | | | 7.35 | | | | 2.70 | | | | 3.47 | | | | 4.24 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | (0.94 | ) | | | 6.10 | | | | 7.45 | | | | 2.83 | | | | 3.51 | | | | 4.30 | | |
Less Distributions to Shareholders | |
From net investment income | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | |
From net realized gains | | | (0.54 | ) | | | (1.77 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Total Distributions to Shareholders | | | (0.59 | ) | | | (2.05 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | |
Redemption Fees | |
Redemption fees added to paid in capital | | | 0.00 | (a)(c) | | | 0.00 | (a)(c) | | | 0.00 | (a)(c) | | | 0.00 | (a)(c) | | | 0.00 | (a)(c) | | | — | | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 30.49 | | | $ | 32.02 | | | $ | 27.97 | | | $ | 20.57 | | | $ | 18.02 | | | $ | 14.58 | | |
Total Return (d) | | | (2.94 | )%(e) | | | 21.86 | %(f) | | | 36.27 | %(f) | | | 15.98 | %(f) | | | 24.14 | %(f) | | | 41.79 | %(f) | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data | |
Net expenses (g) | | | 1.17 | %(h) | | | 1.18 | % | | | 1.27 | % | | | 1.45 | % | | | 1.45 | % | | | 1.45 | % | |
Net investment income (g) | | | 1.53 | %(h) | | | 0.44 | % | | | 0.44 | % | | | 0.72 | % | | | 0.27 | % | | | 0.56 | % | |
Waiver/Reimbursement | | | — | | | | 0.00 | %(i) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.04 | % | | | 0.29 | % | | | 0.42 | % | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 26 | %(e) | | | 57 | % | | | 47 | % | | | 39 | % | | | 73 | % | | | 69 | % | |
Net assets at end of period (in millions) | | $ | 206 | | | $ | 204 | | | $ | 129 | | | $ | 74 | | | $ | 46 | | | $ | 34 | | |
(a) Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.
(b) Net investment income per share reflects special dividends. The effect of these dividends amounted to $0.07 per share.
(c) Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.
(d) Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested.
(e) Not annualized.
(f) Had the Investment Advisor and/or Transfer Agent not waived fees and/or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.
(g) The benefits derived from custody fees paid indirectly had an impact of less than 0.01%.
(h) Annualized.
(i) Rounds to less than 0.01%.
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Columbia Acorn Select
Class Z | | (Unaudited) Six months ended June 30, | | Year ended December 31, | |
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period | | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 | | 2004 | | 2003 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 28.41 | | | $ | 26.59 | | | $ | 22.77 | | | $ | 21.13 | | | $ | 18.20 | | | $ | 14.04 | | |
Income from Investment Operations | |
Net investment loss (a) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) | | | (1.58 | ) | | | 2.53 | | | | 4.51 | | | | 2.35 | | | | 3.47 | | | | 4.39 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | (1.64 | ) | | | 2.46 | | | | 4.45 | | | | 2.32 | | | | 3.37 | | | | 4.29 | | |
Less Distributions to Shareholders | |
From net investment income | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
From net realized gains | | | (0.69 | ) | | | (0.64 | ) | | | (0.59 | ) | | | (0.68 | ) | | | (0.44 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | |
Total Distributions to Shareholders | | | (0.69 | ) | | | (0.64 | ) | | | (0.63 | ) | | | (0.68 | ) | | | (0.44 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 26.08 | | | $ | 28.41 | | | $ | 26.59 | | | $ | 22.77 | | | $ | 21.13 | | | $ | 18.20 | | |
Total Return (b) | | | (5.80 | )%(c) | | | 9.20 | %(d) | | | 19.68 | %(d) | | | 11.08 | %(d) | | | 18.58 | %(d) | | | 30.61 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data | |
Net expenses (e) | | | 0.92 | %(f) | | | 0.91 | % | | | 0.96 | % | | | 0.99 | % | | | 1.13 | % | | | 1.12 | % | |
Net investment loss (e) | | | (0.46 | )(f) | | | (0.24 | )% | | | (0.26 | )% | | | (0.16 | )% | | | (0.52 | )% | | | (0.63 | )% | |
Waiver/Reimbursement | | | — | | | | 0.00 | %(g) | | | 0.02 | % | | | 0.03 | % | | | 0.02 | % | | | — | | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 14 | %(c) | | | 14 | % | | | 21 | % | | | 19 | % | | | 34 | % | | | 16 | % | |
Net assets at end of period (in millions) | | $ | 1,508 | | | $ | 1,571 | | | $ | 909 | | | $ | 688 | | | $ | 445 | | | $ | 294 | | |
(a) Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.
(b) Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested.
(c) Not annualized.
(d) Had the Investment Advisor and/or Transfer Agent not waived fees and/or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.
(e) The benefits derived from custody fees paid indirectly had an impact of less than 0.01%.
(f) Annualized.
(g) Rounds to less than 0.01%.
Columbia Thermostat Fund
Class Z | | (Unaudited) Six months ended June 30, | | Year ended December 31, | |
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period | | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 | | 2004 | | 2003 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 12.26 | | | $ | 12.57 | | | $ | 12.50 | | | | 13.12 | | | $ | 12.31 | | | $ | 10.41 | | |
Income from Investment Operations | |
Net investment income (a) | | | 0.14 | | | | 0.52 | | | | 0.49 | | | | 0.43 | | | | 0.31 | | | | 0.19 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) | | | (0.70 | ) | | | 0.53 | | | | 0.84 | | | | 0.28 | | | | 0.82 | | | | 1.87 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | (0.56 | ) | | | 1.05 | | | | 1.33 | | | | 0.71 | | | | 1.13 | | | | 2.06 | | |
Less Distributions to Shareholders | |
From net investment income | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.57 | ) | | | (0.54 | ) | | | (0.42 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | |
From net realized gains | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (0.79 | ) | | | (0.72 | ) | | | (0.91 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.00 | )(b) | |
Total Distributions to Shareholders | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (1.36 | ) | | | (1.26 | ) | | | (1.33 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 11.59 | | | $ | 12.26 | | | $ | 12.57 | | | $ | 12.50 | | | $ | 13.12 | | | $ | 12.31 | | |
Total Return (c)(d) | | | (4.57 | )%(e) | | | 8.49 | % | | | 10.86 | % | | | 5.50 | % | | | 9.17 | % | | | 19.79 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data | |
Net expenses (f)(g) | | | 0.25 | %(h) | | | 0.25 | % | | | 0.25 | % | | | 0.25 | % | | | 0.25 | % | | | 0.38 | % | |
Net investment income (g) | | | 2.42 | %(h) | | | 4.05 | % | | | 3.84 | % | | | 3.28 | % | | | 2.48 | % | | | 1.64 | % | |
Waiver/Reimbursement | | | 0.11 | %(h) | | | 0.15 | % | | | 0.13 | % | | | 0.11 | % | | | 0.21 | % | | | 0.88 | % | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 76 | %(e) | | | 128 | % | | | 66 | % | | | 96 | % | | | 67 | % | | | 61 | % | |
Net assets at end of period (in millions) | | $ | 50 | | | $ | 36 | | | $ | 31 | | | $ | 26 | | | $ | 21 | | | $ | 14 | | |
(a) Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period. Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests.
(b) Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.
(c) Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested.
(d) Had the Investment Advisor and/or Transfer Agent not waived fees and/or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.
(e) Not annualized.
(f) Does not include expenses of the investment companies in which the Fund invests.
(g) The benefits derived from custody fees paid indirectly had an impact of less than 0.01%.
(h) Annualized.
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Columbia Acorn Family of Funds
Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited)
1. Nature of Operations
Columbia Acorn Fund, Columbia Acorn International, Columbia Acorn USA, Columbia Acorn International Select, Columbia Acorn Select and Columbia Thermostat Fund (the "Funds") are each a series of Columbia Acorn Trust (the "Trust"), an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust. The investment objective of each Fund is to seek long-term capital appreciation. Columbia Thermostat Fund pursues its investment objective by investing in shares of other mutual funds. As a "fund of funds" under normal circumstances, the Fund allocates at least 95% of its net assets among a selected group of stock and bond mutual funds ("portfolio funds") according to the current level of the Standard & Poor's 500 Index in relation to predetermined ranges set by the Fund's investment advisor. The Fund may invest up to 5% of its net assets plus any cash received that day in cash, repurchase agreements, high quality short-term paper and government securities.
The Funds may issue an unlimited number of shares. The Funds currently have four classes of shares: Class A, Class B, Class C and Class Z. Effecive February 29, 2008, the Funds no longer offer Class B shares (other than through dividend reinvestment).
Class A shares are sold with a front-end sales charge. Class A shares bought without an initial sales charge in accounts aggregating $1 million up to $50 million at the time of purchase are subject to a 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") if the shares are sold within 12 months of the date of purchase.
Class B shares are subject to a CDSC if sold within six years of purchase. Class B shares convert to Class A shares automatically eight years after purchase.
Class C shares are subject to a CDSC on redemptions made within one year after purchase.
Class Z shares are offered at net asset value. There are certain restrictions on who may purchase Class Z shares. Generally, Class Z shares of a Fund may be exchanged for shares of another fund distributed by Columbia Management Distributors, Inc. at no additional charge.
Columbia Acorn International and Columbia Acorn International Select impose a 2% redemption fee on Class A, Class B, Class C and Class Z shares that are redeemed within 60 days or less of purchase. See the discussion of Fund policies regarding the trading of Fund shares as disclosed in the Funds' prospectuses for more information.
The financial highlights for Class A, Class B and Class C shares are presented in a separate semi-annual report.
Investment income, realized and unrealized gains and losses, and certain fund-level expenses are allocated pro rata on the basis of the relative net assets of all classes, except each class bears certain expenses unique to that class such as distribution services, transfer agency, and certain other class specific expenses. Differences in class expenses may result in payment of different dividend distributions for each class. All of the Funds' share classes have equal rights with respect to voting subject to Fund or class specific matters.
2. Significant Accounting Policies
>Security valuation
Securities of the Funds are valued at market value or, if a market quotation for a security is not readily available or is deemed not to be reliable because of events or circumstances that have occurred between the market quotation and the time as of which the security is to be valued, the security is valued at a fair value determined in accordance with procedures established by the Board of Trustees. With respect to Columbia Thermostat Fund, investments in portfolio funds are valued at their net asset value as reported by the portfolio funds. A security traded on a securities exchange or in an over-the-counter market in which transaction prices are reported is valued at the last sales price at the time of valuation. A security traded principally on NASDAQ is valued at the NASDAQ official closing price. A security for which there is no reported sale on the valuation date is valued at the latest bid quotation. A short-term debt o bligation having a maturity of 60 days or less from the valuation date is valued at amortized cost, which approximates fair value. A security for which a market quotation is not readily available and any other assets are valued in accordance with procedures established by the Board of Trustees. The Funds have retained an independent statistical fair value pricing service that employs a systematic methodology to assist in the fair valuation process for securities principally traded in a foreign market in order to adjust for possible changes in value that may occur between the close of the foreign exchange and the time as of which the securities are to be valued. If a security is valued at fair value, that value may be different from the last quoted market price for the security.
In September 2006, Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, Fair Value Measurements ("SFAS 157") was issued. SFAS 157 is effective for the Funds' current fiscal period. Under SFAS 157, various inputs are used in determining the value of each Fund's investments. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
• Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical securities
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• Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk and others)
• Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions in determining the value of investments)
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
The following table summarizes the inputs used, as of June 30, 2008, in valuing each Fund's assets:
| | Columbia Acorn Fund* | | Columbia Acorn International* | |
Valuation Inputs | | Investments in Securities | | Other Financial Instruments | | Investments in Securities | | Other Financial Instruments | |
(in thousands) | |
Level 1 – Quoted Prices | | $ | 15,606,750 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 751,832 | | | $ | — | | |
Level 2 – Other Significant Observable Inputs | | | 1,714,086 | | | | — | | | | 4,640,919 | | | | — | | |
Level 3 – Significant Unobservable Inputs | | | 971 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Total | | $ | 17,321,807 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 5,392,751 | | | $ | — | | |
| | Columbia Acorn USA | | Columbia Acorn International Select* | |
Valuation Inputs | | Investments in Securities | | Other Financial Instruments | | Investments in Securities | | Other Financial Instruments | |
(in thousands) | |
Level 1 – Quoted Prices | | $ | 1,391,540 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 37,083 | | | $ | — | | |
Level 2 – Other Significant Observable Inputs | | | 25,769 | | | | — | | | | 240,837 | | | | — | | |
Level 3 – Significant Unobservable Inputs | | | 89 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Total | | $ | 1,417,398 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 277,920 | | | $ | — | | |
| | Columbia Acorn Select* | | Columbia Thermostat Fund | |
Valuation Inputs | | Investments in Securities | | Other Financial Instruments | | Investments in Securities | | Other Financial Instruments | |
(in thousands) | |
Level 1 – Quoted Prices | | $ | 2,601,788 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 197,994 | | | $ | — | | |
Level 2 – Other Significant Observable Inputs | | | 185,373 | | | | — | | | | 1,195 | | | | — | | |
Level 3 – Significant Unobservable Inputs | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Total | | $ | 2,787,161 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 199,189 | | | $ | — | | |
*The Fund's assets assigned to the Level 2 input category include certain foreign securities for which a third party pricing service may be employed for purposes of fair market valuation.
The following table reconciles asset balances for the six month period ended June 30, 2008 in which significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) were used in determining value:
| | Columbia Acorn Fund | | Columbia Acorn USA | |
| | Investments in Securities | | Other Financial Instruments | | Investments in Securities | | Other Financial Instruments | |
(in thousands) | |
Balance as of December 31, 2007 | | $ | 1,427 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 178 | | | $ | — | | |
Accrued discounts/Amortized premiums | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Realized gain (loss) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | (456 | ) | | | — | | | | (89 | ) | | | — | | |
Net purchases (sales) Transfers in/or out of Level 3 | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Balance as of June 30, 2008 | | $ | 971 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 89 | | | $ | — | | |
>Repurchase agreements
The Funds may engage in repurchase agreement transactions. The Funds, through their custodian, receive delivery of underlying securities collateralizing repurchase agreements. The custodian determines that the value of the underlying securities is at all times at least equal to the resale price. In the event of default or bankruptcy by the other party to the agreement, realization and/or retention of the collateral may be subject to legal proceedings.
>Foreign currency translations
Values of investments denominated in foreign currencies are converted into U.S. dollars using the spot market rate of exchange at the time of valuation. Purchases and sales of investments and dividend and interest income are translated into U.S. dollars using the spot market rate of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. The gain or loss resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates is included with net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments, as appropriate.
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>Security transactions and investment income
Security transactions, investment income and shareholder fund transactions are accounted for on the trade date (date the order to buy or sell is executed) and dividend income and realized gain distributions from other funds are recorded on the ex-dividend date, except that certain dividends from foreign securities are recorded as soon as the information is available to the Funds. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis and includes amortization of discounts on debt obligations when required for federal income tax purposes. Realized gains and losses from security transactions are recorded on an identified cost basis.
Awards, if any, from class action litigation related to securities owned may be recorded as a reduction of cost of those securities. If the applicable securities are no longer owned, the proceeds are recorded as realized gains.
The Funds estimate the tax character of distributions from real estate investment trusts ("REITs"). Distributions received in excess of income are recorded as a reduction of the cost of the related investments. If the applicable securities are no longer owned, any distributions received in excess of income are recorded as realized gains.
In March 2008, Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 161 ("SFAS 161"), Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities – an amendment of FASB Statement No. 133, was issued. SFAS 161 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008. SFAS 161 requires additional discussion about the reporting entity's derivative instruments and hedging activities, by providing for qualitative disclosures about the objectives and strategies for using derivatives, quantitative data about the fair value of and gains and losses on derivative contracts, and details of credit-risk-related contingent features in their hedged positions. Management is evaluating the impact the application of SFAS 161 will have on the Fund's financial statement disclosures.
>Restricted securities
Restricted securities are securities that may only be resold upon registration under federal securities laws or in transactions exempt from registration. In some cases, the issuer of restricted securities has agreed to register such securities for resale at the issuer's expense either upon demand by the Funds or in connection with another registered offering of the securities. Many restricted securities may be resold in the secondary market in transactions exempt from registration. Such restricted securities may be determined to be liquid under criteria established by the Board of Trustees. The Funds will not incur any registration costs upon such resale.
>Use of estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results may differ from those estimates.
>Fund share valuation
Fund shares are sold and redeemed on a continuing basis at net asset value subject to any applicable sales charge. Net asset value per share is determined daily as of the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") on each day the NYSE is open for trading. All income, expenses (other than the Class A, Class B and Class C shares Rule 12b-1 service and distribution fees and the Class A, Class B, Class C and Class Z shares transfer agency fees) and realized and unrealized gains (losses) of a Fund are allocated to each class proportionately on a daily basis for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class. Redemption fees are accounted for as an addition to paid in capital for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class.
>Custody fees/credits
Custody fees are reduced based on each Fund's cash balances maintained with the custodian. The amount is disclosed as a reduction of total expenses on the Statements of Operations.
>Federal income taxes
The Funds have complied with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code available to regulated investment companies and, in the manner provided therein, distribute all their taxable income, as well as any net realized gain on sales of investments and foreign currency transactions reportable for federal income tax purposes. Columbia Thermostat Fund distributes all of its taxable income, as well as any net realized gain on sales of portfolio fund shares and any distributions of net realized gains received by the Fund from its portfolio funds, reportable for federal income tax purposes. Accordingly, the Funds paid no federal income taxes and no federal income tax provision was required.
>Expenses
General expenses of the Trust are allocated to the Funds and the other series of the Trust based upon relative net assets or other expense allocation methodologies determined by the nature of the expense. Expenses directly attributable to a Fund are charged to such Fund.
>Foreign capital gains taxes
Realized gains in certain countries may be subject to foreign taxes at the fund level, at rates ranging from approximately 10%
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Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited), continued
to 15%. The Funds accrue for such foreign taxes on net realized and unrealized gains at the appropriate rate for each jurisdiction.
>Distributions to shareholders
Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-date.
>Indemnification
In the normal course of business, each Fund enters into contracts that contain a variety of representations and warranties and which provide general indemnities. A Fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims against the Fund. Also, under the Trust's organizational documents, the Trustees and Officers of the Trust are indemnified against certain liabilities that may arise out of their duties to the Trust. However, based on experience, the Funds expect the risk of loss due to these warranties and indemnities to be minimal.
3. Federal Tax Information
The tax character of distributions paid during the year ended December 31, 2007 was as follows:
| | Ordinary Income* | | Long-Term Capital Gains | |
(in thousands) | |
Columbia Acorn Fund | | $ | 154,770 | | | $ | 1,391,219 | | |
Columbia Acorn International | | | 59,527 | | | | 399,333 | | |
Columbia Acorn USA | | | — | | | | 94,757 | | |
Columbia Acorn International Select | | | 1,768 | | | | 14,545 | | |
Columbia Acorn Select | | | 9,164 | | | | 59,668 | | |
Columbia Thermostat Fund | | | 12,086 | | | | 5,306 | | |
*For tax purposes short-term capital gains distributions, if any, are considered ordinary income distributions.
The following capital loss carryforwards, determined as of December 31, 2007, may be available to reduce taxable income arising from future net realized gains on investments, if any, to the extent permitted by the Internal Revenue Code:
Year of Expiration | | Columbia Acorn USA | | Columbia Acorn International Select | |
(in thousands) | | | |
2009 | | $ | 1,012 | * | | $ | — | | |
2010 | | | 506 | * | | | 6,126 | | |
2011 | | | — | | | | 2,488 | | |
TOTAL | | $ | 1,518 | | | $ | 8,614 | | |
*Of these carryforwards, $1,518 (expiring in 2009 and 2010) remains from Columbia Acorn USA's merger with Stein Roe Small Company Growth Fund on 7/26/2002. Utilization of Stein Roe Small Company Growth Fund's losses could be subject to limitations imposed by the Internal Revenue Code.
The following capital loss carryforwards were utilized during the year ended December 31, 2007:
(in thousands) | |
Columbia Acorn USA | | $ | 506 | | |
The Funds adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes – an Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 ("FIN 48") effective June 29, 2007. FIN 48 requires management to determine whether a tax position of a Fund is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination by the applicable taxing authority, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based in the technical merits of the position. The tax benefit to be recognized is measured as the largest amount of benefit that is greater than fifty percent likely of being realized upo n ultimate settlement. FIN 48 must be applied to all existing tax positions upon initial adoption and the cumulative effect, if any, is to be reported as an adjustment to net assets. Management has evaluated the known implications of FIN 48 on its computation of net assets for the Funds. As a result of this evaluation, management believes that FIN 48 will not have any effect on the Fund's financial statements. However, management's conclusions regarding FIN 48 may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, further implementation guidance expected from the FASB, new tax laws, regulations, and administrative interpretations (including relevant court decisions). Each Fund's federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service. The Funds are not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.
4. Transactions with Affiliates
Columbia Wanger Asset Management, L.P. ("CWAM") is a wholly owned subsidiary of Columbia Management Group, LLC, which in turn is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Bank of America Corporation ("BOA"). CWAM furnishes continuing investment supervision to the Funds and is responsible for the overall management of the Funds' business affairs.
Under the Funds' investment advisory agreement, management fees were accrued daily based on the Funds' average daily net assets and paid monthly to CWAM at the annual rates shown in the table below for each Fund.
Columbia Acorn Fund
Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee Rate | |
Up to $700 million | | | 0.74 | % | |
$700 million to $2 billion | | | 0.69 | % | |
$2 billion to $6 billion | | | 0.64 | % | |
$6 billion and over | | | 0.63 | % | |
Columbia Acorn International
Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee Rate | |
Up to $100 million | | | 1.19 | % | |
$100 million to $500 million | | | 0.94 | % | |
$500 million and over | | | 0.74 | % | |
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Columbia Acorn USA
Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee Rate | |
Up to $200 million | | | 0.94 | % | |
$200 million to $500 million | | | 0.89 | % | |
$500 million to $2 billion | | | 0.84 | % | |
$2 billion to $3 billion | | | 0.80 | % | |
$3 billion and over | | | 0.70 | % | |
Columbia Acorn International Select
Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee Rate | |
Up to $500 million | | | 0.94 | % | |
$500 million and over | | | 0.90 | % | |
Columbia Acorn Select
Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee Rate | |
Up to $700 million | | | 0.85 | % | |
$700 million to $2 billion | | | 0.80 | % | |
$2 billion to $3 billion | | | 0.75 | % | |
$3 billion and over | | | 0.70 | % | |
Columbia Thermostat Fund
All Average Daily Net Assets | | | 0.10 | % | |
For the six months ended June 30, 2008, the Funds' annualized effective investment advisory fee rates were as follows:
Columbia Acorn Fund | | | 0.64 | % | |
Columbia Acorn International | | | 0.76 | % | |
Columbia Acorn USA | | | 0.86 | % | |
Columbia Acorn International Select | | | 0.94 | % | |
Columbia Acorn Select | | | 0.80 | % | |
Columbia Thermostat Fund | | | 0.10 | % | |
>Expense limit
CWAM has voluntarily agreed to reimburse the ordinary operating expenses (exclusive of brokerage commissions, interest, taxes and extraordinary expenses, but inclusive of custodial charges relating to overdrafts, if any) after giving effect to any balance credits from the Funds' custodian, exceeding 1.45% annually of the average daily net assets for Columbia Acorn International Select and 1.35% annually of the average daily net assets for Columbia Acorn Select. This arrangement may be modified or terminated by either the Funds or CWAM on 30 days notice.
CWAM has contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses so that the ordinary operating expenses (exclusive of interest and fees on borrowings and expenses associated with the Fund's investment in other investment companies, but inclusive of custodial charges relating to overdrafts, if any), after giving effect to any balance credits from the Fund's custodian, will not exceed 0.25% annually of the average daily net assets of Columbia Thermostat Fund through April 30, 2009. There is no guarantee that this arrangement will continue thereafter.
Expenses reimbursed by CWAM for Columbia Thermostat Fund for the six months ended June 30, 2008, were $153,841.
Effective August 1, 2008, CWAM will provide administrative services and receive an administration fee from the Funds at the following annual rates:
Columbia Acorn Trust
Aggregate Average Daily Net Assets of the Trust: | | Annual Fee Rate | |
Up to $8 billion | | | 0.050 | % | |
$8 billion to $16 billion | | | 0.040 | % | |
$16 billion to $35 billion | | | 0.030 | % | |
$35 billion to $45 billion | | | 0.025 | % | |
$45 billion and over | | | 0.015 | % | |
Prior to August 1, 2008, CWAM provided administrative services and received an administration fee from the Funds at the following annual rates:
Columbia Acorn Trust
Aggregate Average Daily Net Assets of the Trust: | | Annual Fee Rate | |
Up to $8 billion | | | 0.05 | % | |
$8 billion to $16 billion | | | 0.04 | % | |
$16 billion and over | | | 0.03 | % | |
For the six months ended June 30, 2008, each Fund's annualized effective administration fee rate was 0.04% of average daily net assets. CWAM has delegated to Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of BOA, responsibility to provide certain sub-administrative services to the Funds.
Columbia Management Distributors, Inc. ("CMDI"), a wholly owned subsidiary of BOA, is the Funds' principal underwriter and receives no compensation on the sale of Class Z shares.
Each Fund has adopted a Rule 12b-1 (distribution and service) plan which requires it to pay CMDI a monthly service fee equal to 0.25% annually of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A, Class B and Class C shares. The Rule 12b-1 plan also requires each fund to pay CMDI a monthly distribution fee equal to 0.50% and 0.75%, annually, of the average daily net assets attributable to Class B and Class C shares, respectively.
Columbia Management Services, Inc. (the "Transfer Agent"), a wholly owned subsidiary of BOA, provides shareholder services to the Funds. For such services, the Transfer Agent receives a fee, paid monthly, at the annual rate of $17.00 per open account. The Transfer Agent also receives reimbursement for certain out-of-pocket expenses and sub-transfer agency expenses.
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Certain officers and trustees of the Trust are also officers of CWAM. The Trust makes no direct payments to its officers and trustees who are affiliated with CWAM.
The Board of Trustees appointed a Chief Compliance Officer for the Trust in accordance with federal securities regulations. The Funds, along with other affiliated funds, pay their pro-rata share of the expenses associated with the Office of the Chief Compliance Officer. Those expenses are disclosed separately as "Chief compliance officer expenses" in the Statements of Operations.
The Trust offers a deferred compensation plan for its independent trustees. Under that plan, a trustee may elect to defer all or a portion of his or her compensation. Amounts deferred are retained by the Trust and represent an unfunded obligation of the Trust. The value of amounts deferred is determined by reference to the change in value of Class Z shares of one or more series of the Trust or a money market fund, as specified by the trustee. Benefits under the deferred compensation plan are payable when the trustee ceases to be a member of the Board of Trustees.
An affiliate may include any company in which a Fund owns five percent or more of its outstanding voting securities. On June 30, 2008, Columbia Acorn Fund, Columbia Acorn International, Columbia Acorn USA and Columbia Acorn Select each held five percent or more of the outstanding voting securities of one or more companies. Details of investments in those affiliated companies are presented on pages 31, 32, 42, 50 and 59, respectively.
During the six months ended June 30, 2008, the Funds engaged in purchase and sale transactions with funds that have a common investment advisor (or affiliated investment advisors), common directors/trustees, and/or common officers. Those transactions complied with Rule 17a-7 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and were as follows:
| | Purchases | | Sales | |
(in thousands) | |
Columbia Acorn Fund | | $ | 17,984 | | | $ | 28,755 | | |
Columbia Acorn International | | | 15,368 | | | | — | | |
Columbia Acorn USA | | | — | | | | 704 | | |
Columbia Acorn International Select | | | — | | | | 719 | | |
Columbia Acorn Select | | | 14,752 | | | | 17,984 | | |
5. Borrowing Arrangements
The Trust participates in a $150 million credit facility, which was entered into to facilitate portfolio liquidity. Interest is charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate per annum equal to the Federal Funds rate plus 0.50%. In addition, a commitment fee of 0.08% per annum of the unutilized line of credit is accrued and apportioned among the participating funds based on their relative net assets. The commitment fee is included in "Other expenses" in the Statements of Operations. No amounts were borrowed by any Fund under this facility for the six months ended June 30, 2008.
6. Investment Transactions
The aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales other than short-term obligations for the six months ended June 30, 2008, were:
Columbia Acorn Fund
(in thousands) | |
Investment securities | |
Purchases | | $ | 1,721,169 | | |
Proceeds from sales | | | 2,063,732 | | |
Columbia Acorn International
(in thousands) | |
Investment securities | |
Purchases | | $ | 1,000,467 | | |
Proceeds from sales | | | 843,152 | | |
Columbia Acorn USA
(in thousands) | |
Investment securities | |
Purchases | | $ | 176,410 | | |
Proceeds from sales | | | 204,064 | | |
Columbia Acorn International Select
(in thousands) | |
Investment securities | |
Purchases | | $ | 89,163 | | |
Proceeds from sales | | | 64,830 | | |
Columbia Acorn Select
(in thousands) | |
Investment securities | |
Purchases | | $ | 402,562 | | |
Proceeds from sales | | | 377,390 | | |
Columbia Thermostat Fund
(in thousands) | |
Investment securities | |
Purchases | | $ | 173,454 | | |
Proceeds from sales | | | 146,046 | | |
7. Redemption Fees
For the six months ended June 30, 2008, the redemption fees imposed by Columbia Acorn International and Columbia Acorn International Select amounted to approximately $182,592 and $28,315, respectively, and are accounted for as additions to paid in capital.
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8. Legal Proceedings
The Trust, CWAM and the Trustees of the Trust (collectively, the "Columbia defendants") are named as defendants in class and derivative complaints that have been consolidated in a Multi-District Action (the "MDL Action") in the federal district court of Maryland. These lawsuits contend that defendants permitted certain investors to market time their trades in certain Columbia Acorn Funds. The MDL Action is ongoing. However, all claims against Columbia Acorn Trust and the independent trustees of the Trust have been dismissed.
The Trust and CWAM are also defendants in a class action lawsuit that alleges, in summary, that the Trust and CWAM exposed shareholders of Columbia Acorn International Fund to trading by market timers by allegedly: (a) failing to properly evaluate daily whether a significant event affecting the value of the Fund's securities had occurred after foreign markets had closed but before the calculation of the Fund's net asset value ("NAV"); (b) failing to implement the Fund's portfolio valuation and share pricing policies and procedures; and (c) failing to know and implement applicable rules and regulations concerning the calculation of NAV (the "Fair Valuation Lawsuit"). The Seventh Circuit ruled that the plaintiffs' state law claims were preempted under federal law resulting in the dismissal of plaintiffs' complaint. Plaintiffs appealed the Seventh Circuit's ruling to the United States Supreme Court. The Supreme Court reversed the S eventh Circuit's ruling on jurisdictional grounds and the case was ultimately remanded to the state court.
On March 21, 2005, a class action complaint was filed against the Columbia Acorn Trust and CWAM seeking to rescind the CDSC assessed upon redemption of Class B shares of Columbia Acorn Funds due to the alleged market timing of the Columbia Acorn Funds (the "CDSC Lawsuit"). In addition to the rescission of sales charges, plaintiffs seek recovery of actual damages, attorneys' fees and costs. The case had been transferred to the MDL Action in the federal district court of Maryland.
On September 14, 2007, the plaintiffs and the Columbia defendants named in the MDL Action, including the Columbia Funds, entered into a stipulation of settlement with respect to all Columbia-related claims in the MDL Action described above, including the CDSC and Fair Valuation Lawsuits. The settlement is subject to court approval.
The Trust and CWAM intend to defend these suits vigorously.
As a result of these matters, or any adverse publicity or other developments resulting from them, there may be increased redemptions or reduced sales of Fund shares, which could increase transaction costs or operating expenses, or have other adverse consequences for the Funds. However, based on currently available information, the Columbia Acorn Trust believes that the likelihood that these lawsuits will have a material adverse impact on any fund is remote, and CWAM believes that the lawsuits are not likely to materially affect its ability to provide investment management services to the Funds.
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Excerpt from:
Columbia Acorn Trust
Management Fee Evaluation of the Senior Officer
Prepared Pursuant to the New York Attorney General's
Assurance of Discontinuance
May 2008
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Introduction
The New York Attorney General's Assurance of Discontinuance ("Order") entered into by Columbia Management Advisors, Inc. ("CMAI") and Columbia Management Distributors, Inc., ("CMDI" and collectively with "CMAI," "CMG") in February 2005, allows CMAI to manage or advise a mutual fund only if the trustees of the fund appoint a "Senior Officer" to perform specified duties and responsibilities. One of these responsibilities includes "managing the process by which proposed management fees (including but not limited to, advisory fees) to be charged the [Funds] are negotiated so that they are negotiated in a manner which is at arms' length and reasonable and consistent with this Assurance of Discontinuance."
This is the second year that the Columbia Acorn Trust and Wanger Advisors Trust (collectively, the "Trusts") and each series thereof (the "Acorn funds," "WAT funds" or collectively, the "Funds") have been overseen by the same Board of Trustees ("Board"). The Order provides that this Board must determine the reasonableness of proposed "management fees" by using either an annual competitive bidding process supervised by the Senior Officer or Independent Fee Consultant, or by obtaining "an annual independent written evaluation prepared by or under the direction of the Senior Officer or the Independent Fee Consultant."
"Management fees" are only part of the costs and expenses paid by mutual fund shareholders. Fund expenses can vary depending upon the class of shares held but usually include: (1) investment management or advisory fees to compensate analysts and portfolio managers for stock research and portfolio management, as well as the cost of operating a trading desk; (2) administrative expenses incurred to prepare registration statements and tax returns, calculate the Funds' net asset values, maintain effective compliance procedures and perform recordkeeping services; (3) transfer agency costs for establishing accounts, accepting and disbursing funds, as well as overseeing trading in Fund shares; (4) custodial expenses incurred to hold the securities purchased by the Funds; and (5) distribution expenses, including commissions paid to brokers that sell the Fund shares to investors.
Columbia Wanger Asset Management, L.P. ("CWAM"), the advisor to the Funds, has proposed that the Trusts continue the existing separate agreements governing the first two categories listed above: an advisory agreement governing portfolio management, and an administration agreement governing certain administration and clerical services. Together the fees paid under these two agreements are referred to as "management fees." Other fund expenses are governed by separate agreements, in particular agreements with two CWAM affiliates: CMDI, the broker-dealer that underwrites and distributes the Funds' shares, and Columbia Management Services, Inc. ("CMSI"), the Funds' transfer agent. In conformity with the terms of the Order, this evaluation, therefore, addresses only the advisory and administrative contracts, and does not extend to the other agreements.
According to the Order, the Senior Officer's evaluation must consider at least the following:
(1) Management fees (including components thereof) charged to institutional and other clients of CWAM for like services;
(2) Management fees (including any components thereof) charged by other mutual fund companies for like services;
(3) Costs to CWAM and its affiliates of supplying services pursuant to the management fee agreements, excluding any intra-corporate profit;
(4) Profit margins of CWAM and its affiliates from supplying such services;
(5) Possible economies of scale as the Funds grow larger; and
(6) The nature and quality of CWAM's services, including the performance of each Fund.
In 2004, the Boards of the two Trusts, then separate groups, each appointed me Senior Officer under the Order. They also determined not to pursue a competitive bidding process and instead, charged me with the responsibility of evaluating the Funds' proposed advisory and administrative fee contracts with CWAM in conformity with the requirements of the Order. This Report is an annual evaluation required under the Order. In discharging their responsibilities, the independent Trustees have also consulted independent, outside counsel.
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2007 Evaluation
This is the third annual evaluation prepared in connection with the Order. This evaluation follows the same structure as the earlier studies. Some areas are given more emphasis here, while others are given less. Still, the fundamental information gathered for this evaluation is largely the same as past years. Last year's evaluation is referred to here as the "2007 Study."
Process and Independence
The objectives of the Order are to insure the independent evaluation of the management fees paid by the Funds as well as to insure that all relevant factors are considered. In my view, this contract renewal process has been conducted at arms-length and with independence in gathering, considering and evaluating all relevant data. At the outset of the process, the Trustees sought and obtained from CWAM and CMG a comprehensive compilation of data regarding Fund performance and expenses, advisor profitability, and other information. The Board evaluated this information thoroughly. Performance and expense data was obtained from both Morningstar and Lipper, the leading consultants in this area. The rankings prepared by Morningstar and Lipper were independent and not influenced by the advisor.
In the course of its work, the Contract Committee gave careful consideration to the conclusions and recommendations contained in the 2007 Study. The Contract Committee gave particular emphasis to the issue of whether economies of scale were appropriately reflected in the Funds' fee schedules. The Board accepted and implemented several of the recommendations in this area contained in the 2007 Study.
My evaluation of the advisory contract was shaped, as it was last year, by my experience as Chief Compliance Officer of the Trusts ("CCO"). As CCO, I report solely to the Board and have no reporting obligation to, or employment relationship with, CMG or its affiliates, except for administrative purposes. I have commented on compliance matters in evaluating the quality of service provided by CWAM.
This Report, its supporting materials and the data contained in other materials submitted to the Contract Committee of the Board, in my view, provide a thorough factual basis upon which the Board, in consultation with independent counsel as it deems appropriate, may conduct management fee negotiations that are in the best interests of the Funds' shareholders.
The Fee Reductions Mandated under the Order
Under the terms of the Order, CMG agreed to secure certain management fee reductions for the mutual funds advised by its affiliate investment advisors. In some instances, breakpoints were also established. Although neither CWAM nor the Trusts was a party to the Order, CWAM offered and the Board accepted certain advisory fee reductions during 2005. By the terms of the Order, these fees may not be increased before November 30, 2009. I have used these advisory fee levels, as modified thereafter, in this evaluation because they are the fees in the current agreements that CWAM proposes should be continued. Hence, these fee levels are the starting point of an evaluation.
Conclusions
My review of the data and other material above leads to the following conclusions with respect to the factors identified in the Order.
1. Performance. The domestic Acorn Funds generally have achieved good to outstanding performance over the past five years. Acorn Select has, however, suffered a precipitous decline in ranking relative to its peers for the past year, and this trend merits the Trustees' continued attention. The international Acorn Funds have relatively weaker relative long
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term records than do the domestic funds. All the Acorn Funds, however, outperform their benchmarks, expose shareholders to less risk than competitors and achieve positive "alpha," a recognized measure of the added value of an investment manager.
2. Management Fees relative to Peers. The management fee rankings for several of the Acorn Funds are generally more favorable to shareholders than those of their peer group funds. Management fees do, however, vary by Fund. Acorn Fund and Acorn International are the most competitive, while Acorn Select is the least competitive in the assessments prepared by both Morningstar and Lipper.
3. Administrative Fees. The Acorn Funds' administrative fees appear competitive in relation to their peers, and CWAM provides excellent administrative support for all the Acorn Funds. There are clear advantages to retaining the advisor and its affiliates to perform these services. But, the Acorn Funds' fee schedule provides no breakpoints above $16 billion, though economies of scale exist above that asset level.
4. Management Fees relative to Institutional and Other Mutual Fund Accounts. CWAM's focus is on its mutual funds. It does not actively seek to manage separate or institutional accounts. The few institutional accounts it does manage vary in rate structures. Some pay advisory fees commensurate with or higher than the Acorn Funds. In a few instances, however, institutional accounts pay lower advisory fees than do the Acorn Funds. One particular institutional account is significant in size and has been under CWAM's management for over 25 years.
5. Costs to CWAM and its Affiliates. CWAM's direct costs do not appear excessive. Overhead and indirect costs allocated to CWAM by its parent organizations, however, are significant and have increased dramatically in the past year. CWAM's affiliates report operating losses and therefore do not appear to enjoy excessive "fall out" benefits from CWAM's advisory agreement with the Acorn Funds.
6. Profit Margins. CWAM's pre-marketing expense profit margins are at the top of the industry, though these comparisons are hampered by limited industry data. High profit margins are not unexpected for firms that manage large, successful funds and have provided outstanding investment performance for investors.
7. Economies of Scale. Economies of scale do exist at CWAM and will expand as the assets of the Acorn Funds get larger. The Board has recently imposed additional breakpoints for some of the Acorn Funds that will result in greater sharing of economies of scale.
8. Nature and Quality of Services. This category includes a variety of considerations that are difficult to quantify, yet can have a significant bearing on the performance of the Acorn Funds. Several areas merit comment.
a. Capacity. The Acorn Funds have continued to grow, posing ever greater challenges in deploying assets effectively. While trends here merit continued monitoring, CWAM appears to be managing assets effectively.
b. Compliance. CWAM has a reasonably designed compliance program that protects shareholders.
9. Process. In my opinion, the process of negotiating an advisory contract for the Acorn Funds has been conducted thoroughly and at arms' length. Further, the Trustees have sufficient information to evaluate management's proposal, and negotiate contract terms that are in the best interests of fund shareholders.
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Recommendations
I believe the Trustees should:
1. Consider the addition to breakpoints to the Acorn Funds' administrative fee contract to reflect the economies of scale present in performing these services, and, in fashioning those breakpoints, to consider the efficiencies achieved by CWAM by supporting both Trusts with the same staff performing largely identical tasks.
2. Focus their review on the Acorn Funds' management fee levels in relation to their peers, in particular the fees paid by Acorn Select.
3. Monitor Acorn Select to ensure that its long term performance is sustained.
Robert P. Scales
Senior Vice President,
Chief Legal Officer
and General Counsel
May 27, 2008
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Columbia Acorn Family of Funds
Class Z Share Information
Minimum Initial Investment in all Funds | | $2,500† | |
| | $1,000 for an IRA | |
Minimum Subsequent Investment in all Funds | | $ | 50 | | |
Exchange Fee | | | None | | |
Columbia Acorn Fund | | | ACRNX | | |
Management Fee | | | 0.64 | % | |
12b-1 Fee | | | None | | |
Other Expenses | | | 0.11 | % | |
Net Expense Ratio | | | 0.75 | % | |
Columbia Acorn International | | | ACINX | | |
Management Fee | | | 0.76 | % | |
12b-1 Fee | | | None | | |
Other Expenses | | | 0.16 | % | |
Net Expense Ratio | | | 0.92 | % | |
Columbia Acorn USA | | | AUSAX | | |
Management Fee | | | 0.86 | % | |
12b-1 Fee | | | None | | |
Other Expenses | | | 0.14 | % | |
Net Expense Ratio | | | 1.00 | % | |
Columbia Acorn International Select | | | ACFFX | | |
Management Fee | | | 0.94 | % | |
12b-1 Fee | | | None | | |
Other Expenses | | | 0.23 | % | |
Net Expense Ratio | | | 1.17 | % | |
Columbia Acorn Select | | | ACTWX | | |
Management Fee | | | 0.80 | % | |
12b-1 Fee | | | None | | |
Other Expenses | | | 0.12 | % | |
Net Expense Ratio | | | 0.92 | % | |
Columbia Thermostat Fund | | | COTZX | | |
Management Fee | | | 0.10 | % | |
12b-1 Fee | | | None | | |
Other Expenses | | | 0.15 | %* | |
Net Expense Ratio | | | 0.25 | % | |
Fees and expenses are for the six months ended June 30, 2008, and for Columbia Thermostat Fund include the effect of CWAM's undertaking to waive fees and/or reimburse the Fund for any ordinary operating expenses (exclusive of interest and fees on borrowings, and expenses associated with the Fund's investment in other investment companies, but including custodial charges relating to overdrafts, if any), after giving effect to any balance credits from the Fund's custodian in excess of the annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets. Columbia Thermostat Fund's reimbursement arrangement is contractual through April 30, 2009.
* Does not include estimated fees and expenses of 0.69% incurred by the Fund from the underlying funds in which it invests.
† Effective August 1, 2008, the initial minimum investment for Columbia Acorn Fund, Columbia Acorn USA and Columbia Acorn Select was reduced as noted. Prior to this change, Columbia Acorn Fund, Columbia Acorn USA and Columbia Acorn Select had initial minimum investments of $75,000, $75,000 and $100,000, respectively. Certain exclusions may apply.
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Columbia Acorn Family of Funds
Trustees
Robert E. Nason
Chairman of the Board
Allan B. Muchin
Vice Chairman of the Board
Laura M. Born
Michelle L. Collins
Maureen M. Culhane
Margaret M. Eisen
Jerome Kahn, Jr.
Steven N. Kaplan
David C. Kleinman
Charles P. McQuaid
James A. Star
Ralph Wanger
John A. Wing
Officers
Charles P. McQuaid
President
Ben Andrews
Vice President
Michael G. Clarke
Assistant Treasurer
Jeffrey R. Coleman
Assistant Treasurer
J. Kevin Connaughton
Assistant Treasurer
P. Zachary Egan
Vice President
Peter T. Fariel
Assistant Secretary
John M. Kunka
Assistant Treasurer
Joseph C. LaPalm
Vice President
Bruce H. Lauer
Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer
Louis J. Mendes III
Vice President
Robert A. Mohn
Vice President
Christopher J. Olson
Vice President
Robert P. Scales
Chief Compliance Officer, Chief Legal Officer,
Senior Vice President and General Counsel
Linda K. Roth-Wiszowaty
Assistant Secretary
Investment Advisor
Columbia Wanger Asset Management, L.P.
227 West Monroe Street, Suite 3000
Chicago, Illinois 60606
1-800-922-6769
Distributor
Columbia Management Distributors, Inc.
One Financial Center
Boston, Massachusetts 02111-2621
Transfer Agent, Dividend Disbursing Agent
Columbia Management Services, Inc.
P. O. Box 8081
Boston, Massachusetts 02266-8081
1-800-345-6611
Legal Counsel
Bell, Boyd & Lloyd LLP
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Descriptions of Indexes Included in this Report
• Standard & Poor's (S&P) 500 Index tracks the performance of 500 widely held, large-capitalization U.S. stocks.
• Standard & Poor's (S&P) MidCap 400 Index is a market value-weighted index that tracks the performance of 400 mid-cap U.S. companies.
• Russell 2000® Index measures the performance of the 2,000 smallest companies in the Russell 3000 Index, which represents approximately 8% of the total market capitalization of the Russell 3000 Index.
• Russell 2500TM Index measures the performance of the 2,500 smallest companies in the Russell 3000 Index, which represents approximately 17% of the total market capitalization of the Russell 3000 Index.
• S&P/Citigroup EMI Global ex-US Index is an unmanaged index consisting of the bottom 20% of institutionally investable capital of developed and emerging countries, outside the United States.
• S&P/Citigroup Global ex-US Cap Range $500M-$5B Index is a subset of the broad market selected by the index sponsor representing the mid- and small-cap developed and emerging markets, excluding the United States.
• Morgan Stanley Capital International Europe, Australia, Far East (MSCI EAFE) Index is a capitalization-weighted index that tracks the total return of common stocks in 21 developed-market countries within Europe, Australia and the Far East.
• S&P/Citigroup World ex-US Cap Range $2–10B Index is a subset of the broad market selected by the index sponsor representing the mid-cap developed market, excluding the United States.
• Lipper Indexes include the largest funds tracked by Lipper, Inc. in the named category. Lipper Mid-Cap Growth Index, 30 mid-cap growth funds; Lipper Mid-Cap Core Funds Index, 30 mid-cap core funds; Lipper International Funds Index, 30 largest non-U .S. funds, not including non-U.S. small-cap funds; Lipper International Small-Cap Funds Index, 10 largest non-U.S. funds investing in small-cap companies, including Columbia Acorn International; Lipper Small-Cap Core Funds Index, 30 largest small-cap core funds, including Columbia Acorn Fund; Lipper Flexible Portfolio Funds Index, an equal-weighted index of the 30 largest mutual funds within the Flexible Portfolio fund classification, as defined by Lipper.
• Lehman Brothers U.S. Credit Intermediate Bond Index is the intermediate component of the U.S. Credit Index. The U.S. Credit Index includes publicly issued U.S. corporate and foreign debentures and secured notes that meet specified maturity, liquidity and quality requirements.
• Lehman Brothers U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is a market value-weighted index that tracks the daily price, coupon, pay-downs and total return performance of fixed-rate, publicly placed, dollar-denominated and non-convertible investment grade debt issues with at least $250 million par amount outstanding and with at least one year to final maturity.
• 50/50 Blended Benchmark, established by the Advisor, is an equally weighted custom composite of Columbia Thermostat Fund's primary equity and primary debt benchmarks. The percentage of the Fund's assets allocated to stock and bond portfolio funds will vary, and accordingly the composition of the Fund's portfolio will not always reflect the composition of the 50/50 Blended Benchmark.
Unlike mutual funds, indexes are not managed and do not incur fees or expenses. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.
The views expressed in the "Squirrel Chatter II" and "In a Nutshell" commentaries reflect the current views of the respective authors. These views are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict so actual outcomes and results may differ significantly from the views expressed. These views are subject to change at any time based upon economic, market or other conditions and the respective parties disclaim any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied upon as investment advice and, because investment decisions for a Columbia Acorn Fund are based on numerous factors, may not be relied upon as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any particular Columbia Acorn Fund. References to specific company securities should not be construed as a recommendation or investment advice and there can be no assurance that as of the date of publication of this report, the securities mentioned in each Fund's portfolio are still held or that the securities sold have not been repurchased.
You are invited to the 2008 Columbia Acorn Funds Shareholder Information Meeting!
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
12 noon to 1 p.m. Central time
There are two ways to participate in our Annual Shareholder Information Meeting:
1. Via the Web
To view a live webcast of the meeting on September 23, go to www.columbiafunds.com and follow the link under "Product News." If you can't join us at that time, a replay of the webcast will be available through October 24, 2008, and may be accessed the same way.
A test link is currently live on the site. We encourage you to log on and test your ability to access the webcast prior to the meeting date.
2. In Person
The shareholder information meeting will be held at:
Chase Bank Auditorium
10 South Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL 60602
A buffet lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m.
If you plan to join us in Chicago, please RSVP by September 18 by calling (800) 922-6769.
The Chase Bank Auditorium is located within the Chase Tower at the southeast corner of Madison and Dearborn. Use the southernmost entrance on the Dearborn side of the building. Then take the escalators down to the Plaza level and follow the signs to the Chase Bank Auditorium.
Columbia Acorn Fund News
Minimum Initial Investments Reduced for Columbia Acorn Fund,
Columbia Acorn USA and Columbia Acorn Select
Effective August 1, 2008, the minimum initial investment for Columbia Acorn Fund, Columbia Acorn USA and Columbia Acorn Select Class A and Class C shares was reduced to $2,500 for regular accounts and $1,000 for individual retirement plans (including traditional IRAs, Roth IRAs and Coverdell Education Savings Accounts) and non-omnibus group retirement plans. For investors establishing a Systematic Investment Plan, the minimum initial investment is $50. There is no minimum initial investment for Class A or Class C shares bought through omnibus accounts, wrap accounts or health savings accounts, although selling and/or servicing agents may impose investment minimums.
The Columbia Acorn Board of Trustees agreed that lowering these minimum investments was in the best interest of shareholders and would continue to allow Columbia Wanger Asset Management, L.P. ("CWAM"), the Funds' advisor, to align investment decisions with its growth-at-a-reasonable-price strategy.
"CWAM monitors cash flows in the Funds very carefully. When small- and mid-cap valuations increased and inflows were strong, we twice raised minimum investment requirements for our domestic Acorn Funds and successfully slowed cash inflows. At the time, we felt that lower inflows were best for shareholders as we were finding fewer investment opportunities. Currently, the market downturn has created what we believe to be compelling valuations for lots of good businesses. The Funds are fully invested and have had modest outflows. The Funds' portfolio managers would much rather have moderate inflows in order to take advantage of market conditions," said Chuck McQuaid, chief investment officer of CWAM and lead portfolio manager of Columbia Acorn Fund.
Additional information on this change can be found in the supplement to the prospectus for these Funds dated August 1, 2008. If you have questions, you can reach us at (800) 922-6769.
Columbia Acorn Family of Funds
Net Asset Value Per Share as of 6/30/08
| | Columbia Acorn Fund | | Columbia Acorn International | | Columbia Acorn USA | | Columbia Acorn International Select | | Columbia Acorn Select | | Columbia Thermostat Fund | |
Class A | | $ | 25.69 | | | $ | 38.89 | | | $ | 23.97 | | | $ | 30.22 | | | $ | 25.55 | | | $ | 11.66 | | |
Class B | | $ | 24.27 | | | $ | 37.95 | | | $ | 22.66 | | | $ | 28.93 | | | $ | 24.23 | | | $ | 11.70 | | |
Class C | | $ | 24.12 | | | $ | 37.80 | | | $ | 22.54 | | | $ | 28.83 | | | $ | 24.11 | | | $ | 11.68 | | |
Columbia Acorn Family of Funds
Table of Contents
Share Class Performance | | | 2 | | |
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Fund Performance vs. Benchmarks | | | 3 | | |
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Squirrel Chatter II: Perceptions of Risk | | | 4 | | |
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Understanding Your Expenses | | | 6 | | |
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Columbia Acorn Fund | |
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In a Nutshell | | | 8 | | |
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At a Glance | | | 9 | | |
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Major Portfolio Changes | | | 20 | | |
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Statement of Investments | | | 22 | | |
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Columbia Acorn International | |
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In a Nutshell | | | 10 | | |
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At a Glance | | | 11 | | |
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Major Portfolio Changes | | | 34 | | |
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Statement of Investments | | | 36 | | |
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Portfolio Diversification | | | 43 | | |
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Columbia Acorn USA | |
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In a Nutshell | | | 12 | | |
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At a Glance | | | 13 | | |
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Major Portfolio Changes | | | 44 | | |
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Statement of Investments | | | 45 | | |
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Columbia Acorn International Select | |
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In a Nutshell | | | 14 | | |
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At a Glance | | | 15 | | |
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Major Portfolio Changes | | | 51 | | |
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Statement of Investments | | | 52 | | |
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Portfolio Diversification | | | 55 | | |
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Columbia Acorn Select | |
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In a Nutshell | | | 16 | | |
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At a Glance | | | 17 | | |
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Major Portfolio Changes | | | 56 | | |
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Statement of Investments | | | 57 | | |
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Columbia Thermostat Fund | |
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In a Nutshell | | | 18 | | |
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At a Glance | | | 19 | | |
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Statement of Investments | | | 60 | | |
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Columbia Acorn Family of Funds | |
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Statements of Assets and Liabilities | | | 62 | | |
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Statements of Operations | | | 63 | | |
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets | | | 64 | | |
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Financial Highlights | | | 68 | | |
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Notes to Financial Statements | | | 78 | | |
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Management Fee Evaluation of the Senior Officer | | | 85 | | |
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Columbia Acorn Family of Funds Information | | | 90 | | |
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2008 Mid-Year Distributions
The following table lists the Funds' mid-year distributions per share. The record date was June 10, 2008. The ex-dividend date was June 11, 2008, and the payment date was June 12, 2008.
| | Short-term Capital Gains | | Long-term Capital Gains | | Ordinary Income | | Reinvestment Price | |
Columbia Acorn Fund Class A, B and C | | $ | 0.0335 | | | $ | 0.5199 | | | None | | $ | 26.86 — | A | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 25.39 — | B | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 25.23 — | C | |
Columbia Acorn International Class A | | $ | 0.0574 | | | $ | 0.5434 | | | $ | 0.0625 | | | $ | 40.25 — | A | |
Columbia Acorn International Class B and C | | $ | 0.0574 | | | $ | 0.5434 | | | None | | $ | 39.30 — | B | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 39.14 — | C | |
Columbia Acorn USA Class A, B and C | | | None | | | $ | 0.9554 | | | None | | $ | 24.98 — | A | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 23.62 — | B | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 23.50 — | C | |
Columbia Acorn International Select Class A, B and C | | $ | 0.0322 | | | $ | 0.5108 | | | None | | $ | 30.09 — | A | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 28.82 — | B | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 28.72 — | C | |
Columbia Acorn Select Class A, B and C | | | None | | | $ | 0.6941 | | | None | | $ | 25.96 — | A | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 24.63 — | B | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 24.51 — | C | |
Columbia Thermostat Fund Class A | | $ | 0.0222 | | | $ | 0.0496 | | | $ | 0.0079 | | | $ | 11.94 — | A | |
Columbia Thermostat Fund Class B and C | | $ | 0.0222 | | | $ | 0.0496 | | | None | | $ | 11.98 — | B | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 11.97 — | C | |
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Columbia Acorn Family of Funds
Share Class Performance Average Annual Total Returns through 6/30/08
| | Class A | | Class B | | Class C | |
| | Without Sales Charge | | With Sales Charge | | Without Sales Charge | | With Sales Charge | | Without Sales Charge | | With Sales Charge | |
Columbia Acorn Fund (10/16/00) | |
3 months* | | | 0.80 | % | | | -4.99 | % | | | 0.65 | % | | | -4.28 | % | | | 0.61 | % | | | -0.38 | % | |
Year to date* | | | -9.18 | % | | | -14.40 | % | | | -9.46 | % | | | -13.89 | % | | | -9.54 | % | | | -10.43 | % | |
1 year | | | -12.43 | % | | | -17.46 | % | | | -12.96 | % | | | -16.94 | % | | | -13.11 | % | | | -13.91 | % | |
3 years | | | 6.95 | % | | | 4.86 | % | | | 6.28 | % | | | 5.42 | % | | | 6.11 | % | | | 6.11 | % | |
5 years | | | 13.57 | % | | | 12.23 | % | | | 12.82 | % | | | 12.57 | % | | | 12.70 | % | | | 12.70 | % | |
Life of fund | | | 10.44 | % | | | 9.59 | % | | | 9.72 | % | | | 9.72 | % | | | 9.65 | % | | | 9.65 | % | |
Columbia Acorn International (10/16/00) | |
3 months* | | | -1.91 | % | | | -7.55 | % | | | -2.06 | % | | | -6.88 | % | | | -2.09 | % | | | -3.06 | % | |
Year to date* | | | -8.96 | % | | | -14.19 | % | | | -9.26 | % | | | -13.72 | % | | | -9.31 | % | | | -10.20 | % | |
1 year | | | -6.98 | % | | | -12.33 | % | | | -7.53 | % | | | -11.78 | % | | | -7.71 | % | | | -8.55 | % | |
3 years | | | 19.02 | % | | | 16.69 | % | | | 18.27 | % | | | 17.55 | % | | | 18.10 | % | | | 18.10 | % | |
5 years | | | 23.70 | % | | | 22.25 | % | | | 22.89 | % | | | 22.72 | % | | | 22.79 | % | | | 22.79 | % | |
Life of fund | | | 9.73 | % | | | 8.89 | % | | | 9.01 | % | | | 9.01 | % | | | 8.95 | % | | | 8.95 | % | |
Columbia Acorn USA (10/16/00) | |
3 months* | | | 2.04 | % | | | -3.83 | % | | | 1.89 | % | | | -3.01 | % | | | 1.81 | % | | | 0.83 | % | |
Year to date* | | | -8.61 | % | | | -13.86 | % | | | -8.87 | % | | | -13.24 | % | | | -8.98 | % | | | -9.85 | % | |
1 year | | | -13.77 | % | | | -18.73 | % | | | -14.29 | % | | | -18.19 | % | | | -14.44 | % | | | -15.22 | % | |
3 years | | | 2.87 | % | | | 0.86 | % | | | 2.22 | % | | | 1.34 | % | | | 2.07 | % | | | 2.07 | % | |
5 years | | | 10.98 | % | | | 9.68 | % | | | 10.26 | % | | | 9.98 | % | | | 10.15 | % | | | 10.15 | % | |
Life of fund | | | 9.99 | % | | | 9.15 | % | | | 9.29 | % | | | 9.29 | % | | | 9.22 | % | | | 9.22 | % | |
Columbia Acorn International Select (10/16/00) | |
3 months* | | | 5.11 | % | | | -0.93 | % | | | 4.97 | % | | | -0.03 | % | | | 4.91 | % | | | 3.91 | % | |
Year to date* | | | -3.07 | % | | | -8.64 | % | | | -3.36 | % | | | -8.10 | % | | | -3.43 | % | | | -4.38 | % | |
1 year | | | 5.51 | % | | | -0.56 | % | | | 4.83 | % | | | -0.03 | % | | | 4.71 | % | | | 3.73 | % | |
3 years | | | 22.60 | % | | | 20.21 | % | | | 21.81 | % | | | 21.13 | % | | | 21.66 | % | | | 21.66 | % | |
5 years | | | 24.09 | % | | | 22.63 | % | | | 23.27 | % | | | 23.10 | % | | | 23.13 | % | | | 23.13 | % | |
Life of fund | | | 8.54 | % | | | 7.71 | % | | | 7.81 | % | | | 7.81 | % | | | 7.76 | % | | | 7.76 | % | |
Columbia Acorn Select (10/16/00) | |
3 months* | | | 9.35 | % | | | 3.06 | % | | | 9.17 | % | | | 4.17 | % | | | 9.12 | % | | | 8.12 | % | |
Year to date* | | | -5.94 | % | | | -11.35 | % | | | -6.24 | % | | | -10.80 | % | | | -6.30 | % | | | -7.21 | % | |
1 year | | | -12.16 | % | | | -17.21 | % | | | -12.72 | % | | | -16.90 | % | | | -12.87 | % | | | -13.70 | % | |
3 years | | | 10.74 | % | | | 8.57 | % | | | 10.01 | % | | | 9.18 | % | | | 9.86 | % | | | 9.86 | % | |
5 years | | | 12.34 | % | | | 11.02 | % | | | 11.57 | % | | | 11.31 | % | | | 11.47 | % | | | 11.47 | % | |
Life of fund | | | 10.67 | % | | | 9.82 | % | | | 9.93 | % | | | 9.93 | % | | | 9.86 | % | | | 9.86 | % | |
Columbia Thermostat Fund (3/3/03)† | |
3 months* | | | -0.61 | % | | | -6.33 | % | | | -0.76 | % | | | -5.69 | % | | | -0.84 | % | | | -1.83 | % | |
Year to date* | | | -4.65 | % | | | -10.13 | % | | | -4.93 | % | | | -9.65 | % | | | -5.01 | % | | | -5.96 | % | |
1 year | | | -1.04 | % | | | -6.73 | % | | | -1.60 | % | | | -6.16 | % | | | -1.86 | % | | | -2.77 | % | |
3 years | | | 5.80 | % | | | 3.73 | % | | | 5.23 | % | | | 4.41 | % | | | 5.00 | % | | | 5.00 | % | |
5 years | | | 7.47 | % | | | 6.21 | % | | | 6.85 | % | | | 6.54 | % | | | 6.68 | % | | | 6.68 | % | |
Life of fund | | | 9.33 | % | | | 8.12 | % | | | 8.68 | % | | | 8.55 | % | | | 8.52 | % | | | 8.52 | % | |
*Not annualized.
Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment in a Fund will fluctuate so that Fund shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Please visit columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.
The "with sales charge" returns include the maximum initial sales charge of 5.75% for Class A shares, the applicable contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) for Class B shares (5%, 4%, 3%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0% for the first through seventh years after purchase, respectively), and the maximum CDSC of 1.00% of Class C shares during the first year after purchase.
Annual operating expense ratios are as stated in each Fund's prospectus that is current as of the date of this report. Differences in expense ratios disclosed elsewhere in this report may result from including fee waivers and reimbursements as well as different time periods used in calculating the ratios. Columbia Acorn Fund: Class A: 1.03%; Class B: 1.60%; Class C: 1.80%. Columbia Acorn International: Class A: 1.23%; Class B: 1.81%; Class C: 2.00%. Columbia Acorn USA: Class A: 1.25%; Class B: 1.85%; Class C: 2.04%. Columbia Acorn International Select: Class A: 1.50%; Class B: 2.11%; Class C: 2.30%. Columbia Acorn Select: Class A: 1.20%; Class B: 1.79%; Class C: 1.98%. Columbia Thermostat Fund has a contractual expense waiver or reimbursement that expires April 30, 2009. Expense ratios without and with the contractual waiver, including fees and expenses associated with the Fund's investments in other investment companies are: Class A: 1.38%, 1.20%; Class B: 1.89%, 1.70%; Class C: 2.14%, 1.95%, respectively.
The Funds no longer accept investments from new or existing shareholders in Class B shares.
Performance results reflect any waivers or reimbursements of Fund expenses by the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these waivers or reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.
†A "fund of funds" bears its allocable share of the costs and expenses of the underlying funds in which it invests. Such funds are thus subject to two levels of fees and potentially higher expense ratios than would be associated with an investment in a fund that invests and trades directly in financial instruments under the direction of a single manager.
All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions and do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
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Columbia Acorn Family of Funds
Fund Performance vs. Benchmarks Class A Shares, without sales charge,
Average Annual Total Returns through 6/30/08
| | 2nd quarter* | | Year to date* | | 1 year | | 3 years | | 5 years | | Life of Fund | |
Columbia Acorn Fund (LACAX) (10/16/00) | | | 0.80 | % | | | -9.18 | % | | | -12.43 | % | | | 6.95 | % | | | 13.57 | % | | | 10.44 | % | |
Russell 2500 | | | 1.39 | % | | | -8.11 | % | | | -14.28 | % | | | 4.94 | % | | | 11.49 | % | | | 7.38 | % | |
S&P 500 | | | -2.73 | % | | | -11.91 | % | | | -13.12 | % | | | 4.41 | % | | | 7.58 | % | | | 0.82 | % | |
Lipper Small-Cap Core Funds Index | | | 2.37 | % | | | -7.04 | % | | | -13.50 | % | | | 5.09 | % | | | 11.07 | % | | | 7.20 | % | |
Lipper Mid-Cap Core Funds Index | | | 2.66 | % | | | -6.97 | % | | | -10.95 | % | | | 6.44 | % | | | 11.16 | % | | | 5.49 | % | |
Columbia Acorn International (LAIAX) (10/16/00) | | | -1.91 | % | | | -8.96 | % | | | -6.98 | % | | | 19.02 | % | | | 23.70 | % | | | 9.73 | % | |
S&P/Citigroup Global ex-US Cap Range $500M-$5B | | | -4.05 | % | | | -11.68 | % | | | -11.29 | % | | | 16.25 | % | | | 22.71 | % | | | 13.37 | % | |
S&P/Citigroup EMI Global ex-US | | | -3.31 | % | | | -11.16 | % | | | -13.08 | % | | | 15.73 | % | | | 22.07 | % | | | 12.72 | % | |
MSCI EAFE Index | | | -2.25 | % | | | -10.96 | % | | | -10.61 | % | | | 12.84 | % | | | 16.67 | % | | | 6.12 | % | |
Lipper Int'l Small-Cap Funds Index | | | -2.39 | % | | | -10.77 | % | | | -14.62 | % | | | 14.47 | % | | | 21.40 | % | | | 11.27 | % | |
Columbia Acorn USA (LAUAX) (10/16/00) | | | 2.04 | % | | | -8.61 | % | | | -13.77 | % | | | 2.87 | % | | | 10.98 | % | | | 9.99 | % | |
Russell 2000 | | | 0.58 | % | | | -9.37 | % | | | -16.19 | % | | | 3.79 | % | | | 10.29 | % | | | 6.14 | % | |
Lipper Small-Cap Core Funds Index | | | 2.37 | % | | | -7.04 | % | | | -13.50 | % | | | 5.09 | % | | | 11.07 | % | | | 7.20 | % | |
S&P 500 | | | -2.73 | % | | | -11.91 | % | | | -13.12 | % | | | 4.41 | % | | | 7.58 | % | | | 0.82 | % | |
Columbia Acorn Int'l Select (LAFAX) (10/16/00) | | | 5.11 | % | | | -3.07 | % | | | 5.51 | % | | | 22.60 | % | | | 24.09 | % | | | 8.54 | % | |
S&P/Citigroup World ex-US Cap Range $2-10B | | | -2.73 | % | | | -10.42 | % | | | -12.18 | % | | | 14.54 | % | | | 20.26 | % | | | 11.09 | % | |
MSCI EAFE Index | | | -2.25 | % | | | -10.96 | % | | | -10.61 | % | | | 12.84 | % | | | 16.67 | % | | | 6.12 | % | |
Lipper International Funds Index | | | -1.90 | % | | | -11.15 | % | | | -8.94 | % | | | 14.16 | % | | | 16.91 | % | | | 6.89 | % | |
Columbia Acorn Select (LTFAX) (10/16/00) | | | 9.35 | % | | | -5.94 | % | | | -12.16 | % | | | 10.74 | % | | | 12.34 | % | | | 10.67 | % | |
S&P MidCap 400 | | | 5.43 | % | | | -3.90 | % | | | -7.34 | % | | | 7.45 | % | | | 12.61 | % | | | 7.82 | % | |
Lipper Mid-Cap Growth Index | | | 5.00 | % | | | -8.43 | % | | | -3.08 | % | | | 10.93 | % | | | 12.52 | % | | | 0.17 | % | |
S&P 500 | | | -2.73 | % | | | -11.91 | % | | | -13.12 | % | | | 4.41 | % | | | 7.58 | % | | | 0.82 | % | |
Columbia Thermostat Fund (CTFAX) (3/3/03)† | | | -0.61 | % | | | -4.65 | % | | | -1.04 | % | | | 5.80 | % | | | 7.47 | % | | | 9.33 | % | |
S&P 500 | | | -2.73 | % | | | -11.91 | % | | | -13.12 | % | | | 4.41 | % | | | 7.58 | % | | | 10.21 | % | |
Lehman Brothers U.S. Aggregate Bond Index | | | -1.02 | % | | | 1.13 | % | | | 7.12 | % | | | 4.09 | % | | | 3.86 | % | | | 4.08 | % | |
Lehman Brothers U.S. Credit Intermediate Bond Index | | | -1.00 | % | | | 0.27 | % | | | 4.55 | % | | | 3.38 | % | | | 3.26 | % | | | 3.86 | % | |
Lipper Flexible Portfolio Funds Index | | | 0.52 | % | | | -4.65 | % | | | -2.16 | % | | | 7.94 | % | | | 8.99 | % | | | 10.88 | % | |
50/50 Blended Benchmark | | | -1.75 | % | | | -5.41 | % | | | -3.24 | % | | | 4.41 | % | | | 5.85 | % | | | 7.26 | % | |
*Not annualized.
Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment in a Fund will fluctuate so that Fund shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance changes over time. Please visit columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end updates.
Performance results reflect any waivers or reimbursement of Fund expenses by the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these waivers or reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.
Annual operating expense ratios are as stated in each Fund prospectus that is current as of the date of this report. Differences in expense ratios disclosed elsewhere in this report may result from including fee waivers and reimbursements as well as different time periods used in calculating the ratios. Columbia Acorn Fund: Class A: 1.03%; Class B: 1.60%; Class C: 1.80%. Columbia Acorn International: Class A: 1.23%; Class B: 1.81%; Class C: 2.00%. Columbia Acorn USA: Class A: 1.25%; Class B: 1.85%; Class C: 2.04%. Columbia Acorn International Select: Class A: 1.50%; Class B: 2.11%; Class C: 2.30%. Columbia Acorn Select: Class A: 1.20%; Class B: 1.79%; Class C: 1.98%. Columbia Thermostat Fund has a contractual expense waiver or reimbursement that expires April 30, 2009. Expense ratios without and with the contractual waiver, including fees and expenses associated with the Fund's investments in other investment companies are: C lass A: 1.38%, 1.20%; Class B: 1.89%, 1.70%; Class C: 2.14%, 1.95%, respectively.
†A "fund of funds" bears its allocable share of the costs and expenses of the underlying funds in which it invests. Such funds are thus subject to two levels of fees and potentially higher expense ratios than would be associated with an investment in a fund that invests and trades directly in financial instruments under the direction of a single manager. Effective July 1, 2008, Columbia Thermostat Fund changed its primary benchmark for debt securities to the Lehman Brothers U.S. Aggregate Bond Index and added a custom supplemental benchmark, the 50/50 Blended Benchmark, established by the Advisor. The Advisor believes these changes allow for more appropriate comparison to the Fund's investments.
All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions and do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
Unlike mutual funds, indexes are not actively managed and do not incur fees or expenses. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. For index definitions, see the inside front cover of this report.
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Squirrel Chatter II: Perceptions of Risk
Most people tend to calibrate risk poorly. We overestimate the likelihood of being harmed by the things that make the evening news and underestimate those that don't. In a survey, people estimated that the chance of death by accident matched the chance of death by disease. In fact, disease causes 17-times more deaths than accidents.1
Dan Gardner's, Risk, The Science and Politics of Fear,2 explains why our views and actions are often so distorted. It seems our perceptions are most influenced by preconceived notions, reinforced by recent information. Accidents are newsworthy, as are catastrophes. If fatalities occur in large numbers in a single event—instead of in small numbers dispersed over time—our perception of risk rises.3
Besides catastrophes, it won't shock too many parents to learn that we tend to worry a lot about our children. Other things that we can't control, like airplane flights, can be worrisome, while things that we can control, such as automobiles, evoke less fear despite higher risks. Things that we don't understand such as trace chemicals,4 and other man-made risks like nuclear power, are also feared. Many people worry about radiation from cell phones, while ignoring the real hazard of driving while using cell phones. Many non-headline risks caused by nature, such as radon gas, which kills an estimated 41,000 people a year in the U.S. and Europe,5 tend to be downplayed.
Gardner notes that we are living longer in the safest era ever known to mankind. Horrible diseases like smallpox have been eliminated while others have been drastically curtailed. Childhood mortality has especially plunged and accident rates are also down.
Fear Mongering Profiteers
So who is putting the scary thoughts into our heads? The media is an obvious culprit because sensational stories sell newspapers and increase viewership. Companies trying to sell certain health care products or security services and devices also find fear mongering to be profitable. The number of companies lobbying homeland security officials rose from 15 in 2001 to 861 in 2004 as fears of terrorist attacks swelled.6 Trial lawyers reaping the rewards of questionable lawsuits, politicians pandering for votes and special interest groups seeking funding also try to keep people scared.
Fear can end up increasing risks. People need to remember the classic definition of risk: probability times consequences. Avoiding immunizations or weight loss treatments due to possible side effects can be ill advised. Diabetes, a disease linked to obesity, has been diagnosed in 24 million Americans. That's eight percent of the total population.7
The American Council on Science and Health is dedicated to separating real health risks from unfounded health scares, tracking health scares reported by the press and debunking them. Among the top scares in 2007 were allegations that lipstick, fluoridated water, roses and water bottles are hazardous. Among the top scares of all time were cranberries (1959), DDT (1962), cyclamates (1969), Alar (1989), cellular phone radiation (1993) and trace PCBs in farmed salmon (2003).8 Fumes from new shower curtains may make the list this year!
Rational Understanding of Risk
Peter L. Bernstein's, Against The Gods, The Remarkable Story of Risk,9 is a fascinating review of mankind's history of approaching risk, and how to understand, measure and deal with it. He reviews the advances in probability theory, which enabled the creation of insurance and, in turn, facilitated trade and investment. He states that managing risks depends on the use of three assumptions originated by Jacob Bernoulli around the year 1700: full information, independent trials and relevance of quantitative valuation.
Bernstein explores additional progress in risk management, particularly in investing. Diversification may reduce risk. However, some quantitative techniques for investing have failed. "Portfolio insurance," a quantitative approach to reduce equity holdings in market declines via the purchase of put options, intensified the market collapse of 1987. Subsequent to the book's publication, numerous quant managers have claimed that "six sigma" events (one in a million chance of occurring) caused huge losses in their funds. These failures occurred because the
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investment models violated Bernoulli's "independent trials" assumption stated above. Stock price movements may look independent, until numerous people attempt the same strategies or until human emotions result in lots of investors reacting in similar manners.
Stock Market Risks
Sentiment in the stock market seems to gyrate between greed and fear, creating bull and bear markets. Because the S&P 500 Index has fallen more than 20% from its peak, a bear market has been proclaimed. This suggests that the market is currently focusing on fear.
I recall a long-ago brokerage firm ad listing people's fears each year for decades. The list likely included events like the Cuban Missile Crisis and Three Mile Island. It noted that there seemed to be a reason to avoid investing in stocks each year. But starting with $1,000 50 years ago, an investment in the S&P 500 would have resulted in $140,364 as of June 30, 2008, vs. $13,619 if invested in super safe treasury bills. Meanwhile, inflation would require $7,535 to buy in 2008 what $1,000 bought in 1958.10 This example suggests that staying out of stocks would have been a very bad decision.
Market strategist Steve Leuthold provides lots of data and perspectives. Based on his estimate of "operating" (recurring) earnings, the S&P 500 at its July 11, 2008, close of 1,239 was selling at about 14.5-times earnings. That multiple matched the depths of the 2002-2003 bear market and was below the market's average price-earnings (PE) ratio11 of 16.5-times, calculated since 1926. Leuthold notes that market price-earnings ratios vary a lot, and that inflation is a major driver of PE ratios. When inflation has varied between zero and 5%, PE ratios averaged 18- to 19-times. When inflation has been between 5% and 7%, PE ratios averaged 13.8-times, and when inflation was 7% or more, PE ratios averaged 11.4-times.12
Inflation has been boosted by fuel and food prices, and the Consumer Price Index recently spiked up to a 5% year-over-year gain. Some are concerned that we may be returning to a period of big government and stagflation. Future inflation is indeed unpredictable, but continued surges in fuel and food prices from current lofty levels seem unlikely. Low unit labor cost increases, continued globalization and the continued success of capitalism all suggest that inflation may slow. If inflation does slow, Leuthold's data suggests that PE ratios and stock prices can rise a lot.
We are stock pickers rather than economists, and we are now seeing what we believe to be many more excellent investment opportunities than we've seen for several years. Consequently, focusing on fear seems like a mistake and taking a longer term perspective seems to be more rational.
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Charles P. McQuaid
President and Chief Investment Officer
Columbia Wanger Asset Management, L.P.
The information and data provided in this analysis are derived from sources that we deem to be reliable and accurate. These views are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict so actual outcomes and results may differ significantly from the views expressed. The views/opinions expressed in "Squirrel Chatter II" are those of the author and not of the Columbia Acorn Trust Board, are subject to change at any time based upon economic, market or other conditions, may differ from views expressed by other Columbia Management associates or other divisions of Bank of America and the respective parties disclaim any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied on as investment advice and, because investment decisions for a Columbia Acorn Fund are based on numerous factors, may not be relied on as an indication of trading intent on beha lf of any particular Columbia Acorn Fund.
1 Gardner, Dan, Risk, the Science and Politics of Fear, (Virgin Book Ltd, 2008), pg. 13.
2 In addition to Gardner's book on the subject of risk, I also recommend Panicology written by statisticians Simon Briscoe and Hugh Aldersey-Williams (Viking/Penguin Books, 2008).
3 Gardner, Dan, op. cit., pgs. 62-76.
4 Gardner notes that our ability to find trace chemicals has never been better. Today we have the technology to dissect the components of drinking water, for example, to the level of one part per billion—equivalent to a single grain of sugar in an Olympic-size swimming pool. While it's true that the elements in trace chemicals can cause cancer, science and testing almost never look at such trace amounts.
5 Gardner, Dan, op. cit., pg. 81.
6 Ibid, pg. 281.
7 Source: American Council on Science and Health, "ACSH Morning Dispatch," June 25, 2008.
8 The study titled, "Fact Versus Fears (Fourth Edition)" is available on the American Council on Science and Health website at www.acsh.org.
9 Bernstein, Peter L., Against the Gods, The Remarkable Story of Risk, (John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1996).
10 Figures include the reinvestment of dividends and are pretax.
11 The price-earnings (PE) ratio reflects the price of a stock divided by earnings per share. This ratio gives investors an idea of how much they are paying for a company's earning power. In general, the higher the PE, the more investors are paying, and therefore the more earnings growth they are expecting.
12 Leuthold Weeden Institutional Research, "Perception For The Professional," August 2008, Vol. 28 No. 8.
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Understanding Your Expenses
As a Fund shareholder, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption or exchange fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include investment advisory fees, Rule 12b-1 fees (distribution and service fees) and other Fund expenses. The following information is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs of investing in the Columbia Acorn Funds and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
Analyzing Your Fund's Expenses
To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided examples and calculated the expenses paid by investors in the Class A, B and C shares of the Columbia Acorn Family of Funds for the last six months. The information in the following table is based on an initial investment of $1,000, which is invested at the beginning of the reporting period and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different results. The amount listed in the "Actual" column is calculated using each Fund's actual operating expenses and total return for the period. The amount listed in the "Hypothetical" column assumes that the return each year is 5% before expenses and then applies each Fund's actual expense ratio for the period to the hypothetical return. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during the reporting period. See the "Compare With Other Funds" information for details on using the hypothetical data.
Compare With Other Funds
Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the Funds with other funds. To do so, compare the 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the continuing costs of investing in a fund and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, or redemption or exchange fees.
Estimating Your Actual Expenses
To estimate the expenses that you actually paid over the period, first you will need your account balance at the end of the period:
• For shareholders who receive their account statements from Columbia Management Services, Inc., your account balance is available online at www.columbiafunds.com or by calling Shareholder Services at (800) 922-6769.
• For shareholders who receive their account statements from their brokerage firm, contact your brokerage firm to obtain your account balance.
1. Divide your ending account balance by $1,000. For example, if an account balance was $8,600 at the end of the period, the result would be 8.6.
2. In the section of the table titled "Expenses paid during the period," locate the amount for your Fund. You will find this number is in the column labeled "Actual." Multiply this number by the result from step 1. Your answer is an estimate of the expenses you paid on your account during the period.
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January 1, 2008 – June 30, 2008
| | Account value at the beginning of the period ($) | | Account value at the end of the period ($) | | Expenses paid during the period ($) | | Fund's annualized expense ratio (%)* | |
| | Actual | | Hypothetical | | Actual | | Hypothetical | | Actual | | Hypothetical | | Actual | |
Columbia Acorn Fund | |
Class A | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 908.20 | | | | 1,019.64 | | | | 4.98 | | | | 5.27 | | | | 1.05 | | |
Class B | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 905.42 | | | | 1,016.71 | | | | 7.77 | | | | 8.22 | | | | 1.64 | | |
Class C | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 904.62 | | | | 1,015.76 | | | | 8.67 | | | | 9.17 | | | | 1.83 | | |
Columbia Acorn International | |
Class A | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 910.39 | | | | 1,018.70 | | | | 5.89 | | | | 6.22 | | | | 1.24 | | |
Class B | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 907.41 | | | | 1,015.66 | | | | 8.77 | | | | 9.27 | | | | 1.85 | | |
Class C | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 906.91 | | | | 1,014.87 | | | | 9.53 | | | | 10.07 | | | | 2.01 | | |
Columbia Acorn USA | |
Class A | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 913.92 | | | | 1,018.50 | | | | 6.09 | | | | 6.42 | | | | 1.28 | | |
Class B | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 911.29 | | | | 1,015.32 | | | | 9.12 | | | | 9.62 | | | | 1.92 | | |
Class C | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 910.19 | | | | 1,014.57 | | | | 9.83 | | | | 10.37 | | | | 2.07 | | |
Columbia Acorn International Select | |
Class A | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 969.32 | | | | 1,017.55 | | | | 7.20 | | | | 7.37 | | | | 1.47 | | |
Class B | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 966.38 | | | | 1,014.37 | | | | 10.32 | | | | 10.57 | | | | 2.11 | | |
Class C | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 965.69 | | | | 1,013.67 | | | | 11.00 | | | | 11.27 | | | | 2.25 | | |
Columbia Acorn Select | |
Class A | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 940.58 | | | | 1,018.80 | | | | 5.89 | | | | 6.12 | | | | 1.22 | | |
Class B | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 937.59 | | | | 1,015.66 | | | | 8.91 | | | | 9.27 | | | | 1.85 | | |
Class C | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 937.00 | | | | 1,014.82 | | | | 9.73 | | | | 10.12 | | | | 2.02 | | |
Columbia Thermostat Fund | |
Class A | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 953.51 | | | | 1,022.38 | | | | 2.43 | | | | 2.51 | | | | 0.50 | | |
Class B | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 950.72 | | | | 1,019.89 | | | | 4.85 | | | | 5.02 | | | | 1.00 | | |
Class C | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 949.88 | | | | 1,018.65 | | | | 6.06 | | | | 6.27 | | | | 1.25 | | |
Expenses paid during the period are equal to each Fund's annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period and then multiplied by the number of days in the Fund's most recent fiscal half-year and divided by 366.
Had the investment advisor and/or any of its affiliates not waived fees or reimbursed a portion of expenses, account value at the end of the period would have been reduced.
It is important to note that the expense amounts shown in the table are meant to highlight only ongoing costs of investing in the Funds and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical examples provided may not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
Columbia Thermostat Fund's expenses do not include fees and expenses incurred by the Fund from the underlying portfolio funds in which it invests.
*For the six months ended June 30, 2008.
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Columbia Acorn Fund
In a Nutshell
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Charles P. McQuaid
Lead Portfolio Manager
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Robert A. Mohn
Co-Portfolio Manager
Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Performance may reflect any voluntary waivers or reimbursements of fund expenses by the Advisor or its affiliates. Absent these waivers, or reimbursement arrangements, performance results may be lower. Please visit columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.
Fund's Positions
in Mentioned Holdings
As a percentage of net assets, as of 6/30/08
FMC Technologies | | | 2.4 | % | |
Fugro | | | 2.0 | % | |
Ultra Petroleum | | | 1.5 | % | |
Flir Systems | | | 1.4 | % | |
Abercrombie & Fitch | | | 1.1 | % | |
ITT Educational Services | | | 1.1 | % | |
Southwestern Energy | | | 1.0 | % | |
Bally Technologies | | | 0.7 | % | |
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile | | | 0.5 | % | |
Expedia | | | 0.4 | % | |
Pacific Rubiales Energy | | | 0.4 | % | |
Penn National Gaming | | | 0.3 | % | |
International Game Technology | | | 0.3 | % | |
Pinnacle Entertainment | | | 0.2 | % | |
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing | | | 0.2 | % | |
Portfolio holdings are subject to change periodically and may not be representative of current holdings.
Columbia Acorn Fund fell 9.18% (Class A shares, without sales charge) in the first half of 2008, performing somewhat worse than its primary benchmark, the Russell 2500 Index, which dropped 8.11%. The Fund underperformed other small- and mid-cap benchmarks, but beat the large-cap S&P 500, which dropped 11.91%. Columbia Acorn Fund rose 0.80% in the second quarter, a bit less than the Russell 2500's 1.39% gain, and mixed against other benchmarks, as shown on Page 3.
Gaming stocks continued their losing streak and accounted for four of the 10 largest dollar droppers in the first half of 2008. Regional casino operators Pinnacle Entertainment and Penn National Gaming plunged 55% and 45%, respectively, in the half. Penn dropped 26% during the second quarter on rumors, which were subsequently confirmed, that its sellout would be aborted. Gaming equipment manufacturer Bally Technologies reported fine earnings, but dropped 32% in the half. Competitor International Game Technology reported disappointing results on lower slot machine shipments; its stock fell 43% in the half and 38% in the quarter. While gaming revenues are apparently becoming more cyclical, we continue to believe that the industry will grow over the long term.
Other consumer stocks were also weak. Teen apparel retailer Abercrombie & Fitch fell 21% in the half and 14% in the quarter, largely due to macroeconomic factors and concerns. Online travel services company Expedia plunged 42% in the half, also on macroeconomic concerns, despite fine earnings growth.
Energy stocks dominated the dollar winners list in both periods. Deepwater well systems provider FMC Technologies was the Fund's top dollar winner for the half and the quarter, rising about 35% each period. Natural gas and oil producers Ultra Petroleum and Southwestern Energy remained hot, ranking second and third for the half and in the top five for the quarter, on increased reserve estimates and higher gas prices.
Infrared camera producer Flir Systems was the Fund's fourth most profitable stock in the half and third in the quarter, rising 29% and 35%, respectively, on excellent earnings and lots of large new military orders. Potash producer Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile was the Fund's top percentage gainer in both periods, rising 166% in the half and doubling during the second quarter. Higher grain prices have boosted the demand for and price of potash products and alternative energy bulls have noticed that this company has the world's largest and lowest-cost lithium reserves. ITT Educational Services jumped 80% in the quarter, taking second place in both percentage and dollar gains. Improved earnings and reduced student loan concerns caused a sharp rebound in the stock, which had dropped 46% in the first quarter.
Columbia Acorn Fund's international stocks outperformed the Fund in both periods, falling only 3.11% in the half and rising 5.89% in the quarter. Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile, mentioned above, helped international results substantially. Offshore energy services company Fugro rose 12% in the quarter and 14% in the half while oil producer Pacific Rubiales Energy jumped more than 50% in the half. Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing continued to reflect the downdraft in Chinese stocks, falling 45% in the half. At the end of the period, foreign stocks were 9.2% of Columbia Acorn Fund, down from 9.4% last quarter and 11.5% a year ago.
Risks include stock market fluctuations due to economic and business developments. Stocks of small- and mid-cap companies pose special risks, including possible illiquidity and greater price volatility than stocks of larger, more established companies. International investing involves special risks, including foreign taxation, currency risks, risks associated with possible differences in financial standards and other risks associated with future political and economic developments.
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Columbia Acorn Fund (LACAX)
At a Glance
Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be higher or lower. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that Fund shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance may reflect any voluntary waivers or reimbursements of Fund expenses by the Advisor or any of its affiliates. Absent these waivers or reimbursement arrangements, performance results may be lower. Visit columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end updates.
Pretax and After-tax Average Annual Total Returns (Based on Class A Share Returns)
through June 30, 2008
Inception 10/16/00 | | | | Year to date* | | 1 year | | 5 years | | Life of fund | |
Returns before taxes | | NAV POP | | -9.18% -14.40 | | -12.43% -17.46 | | 13.57% 12.23 | | 10.44% 9.59 | |
Returns after taxes on distributions | | NAV POP | | -9.48 -14.68 | | -13.54 -18.51 | | 12.65 11.32 | | 9.47 8.63 | |
Returns after taxes on distributions and sale of fund shares | | NAV POP | | -5.60 -9.01 | | -6.46 -9.82 | | 11.89 10.69 | | 8.98 8.22 | |
Russell 2500 (pretax) | | | | -8.11 | | -14.28 | | 11.49 | | 7.38 | |
S&P 500 (pretax) | | | | -11.91 | | -13.12 | | 7.58 | | 0.82 | |
All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions.
After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates, and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Returns after taxes on distributions and sale of Fund shares reflect the tax impact of gains or losses realized when Fund shares are sold. The returns are taxed at the maximum rate and assume shares were purchased at the beginning of the period. Actual after-tax returns depend on the investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns are shown for Class A shares only; after-tax returns for other share classes will vary. Indexes do not reflect any deduction for fees, expenses or taxes. Investment returns and principal value may fluctuate, resulting in a gain or loss on sale.
Public offering price (POP) returns include the maximum sales charge of 5.75% for Class A shares. Net asset value (NAV) returns do not include sales charges or contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC).
The Fund's Class A shares annual operating expense ratio, as stated in the current prospectus, is 1.03%.
*Year to date data is not annualized.
Columbia Acorn Fund Portfolio Diversification
as a percentage of net assets as of 6/30/08
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Columbia Acorn Fund Top 10 Holdings
as a percentage of net assets as of 6/30/08
| 1. | | | FMC Technologies Oil & Gas Wellhead Manufacturer | | 2.4%
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| 2. | | | Fugro (Netherlands) Oilfield Services | | 2.0%
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| 3. | | | Ultra Petroleum Oil & Gas Producer | | 1.5%
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| 4. | | | Flir Systems Infrared Cameras | | 1.4%
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| 5. | | | Expeditors International of Washington International Freight Forwarder | | 1.4%
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| 6. | | | Ametek Aerospace/Industrial Instruments | | 1.4%
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| 7. | | | Coach Designer & Retailer of Branded Leather Accessories | | 1.2%
| |
| 8. | | | People's United Connecticut Savings & Loan | | 1.2%
| |
| 9. | | | Abercrombie & Fitch Teen Apparel Retailer | | 1.1%
| |
| 10. | | | Donaldson Industrial Air Filtration | | 1.1%
| |
Portfolio holdings are subject to change periodically and may not be representative of current holdings. See the Statement of Investments for a complete list of the Fund's holdings.
The Growth of a $75,000 Investment in Columbia Acorn Fund (Class A)
October 16, 2000 through June 30, 2008
Illustration is based on a hypothetical $75,000 investment from inception in Class A shares of the Fund, which includes a 4.50% maximum initial sales charge for this level of investment. The index is unmanaged and returns for both the index and the Fund include reinvested dividends and capital gains. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. The graph does not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on a sale of Fund shares.
Total Net Assets of the Fund:
$17.2 billion
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Columbia Acorn International
In a Nutshell
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P. Zachary Egan
Co-Portfolio Manager
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Louis J. Mendes III
Co-Portfolio Manager
Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Performance may reflect any voluntary waivers or reimbursements of fund expenses by the Advisor or its affiliates. Absent these waivers, or reimbursement arrangements, performance results may be lower. Please visit columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.
Fund's Positions
in Mentioned Holdings
As a percentage of net assets, as of 6/30/08
Atwood Oceanics | | | 1.5 | % | |
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile | | | 1.4 | % | |
ShawCor | | | 1.2 | % | |
FMC Technologies | | | 1.1 | % | |
Novolipetsk Steel | | | 0.8 | % | |
Informa Group | | | 0.7 | % | |
Park24 | | | 0.4 | % | |
Taylor Nelson Sofres | | | 0.3 | % | |
Point | | | 0.3 | % | |
Expro International Group | | | 0.2 | % | |
Portfolio holdings are subject to change periodically and may not be representative of current holdings.
Columbia Acorn International fell 1.91% (Class A shares, without sales charge) in the second quarter of 2008. This compares with a 4.05% drop by the Fund's primary benchmark, the S&P/Citigroup Global ex-US Cap Range $500M-$5B Index. The Fund also posted a slightly better return than the large-cap MSCI EAFE Index, which was down 2.25%. Year to date through June, the Fund was down 8.96%, which was 2.72 basis points ahead of its primary benchmark.
The most important positive contributors to the Fund's absolute and relative returns fall into three groups: oil services stocks; basic materials stocks; and UK companies that were the subject of bid activity.
For several years the Fund has maintained a modest overweight in energy-related stocks, with an emphasis on service companies that provide equipment and technology to the major oil companies. Many of these service providers have enjoyed strong volume growth and pricing power as exploration, drilling, and pipeline projects have proliferated and grown more complex amid higher energy prices. Canadian company ShawCor is a beneficiary of this trend, as it controls processes for coating pipeline with materials that affect properties such as corrosion, thermal insulation and buoyancy. Similarly, Atwood Oceanics, FMC Technologies (both U.S. companies generating a majority of their revenues outside of the United States), and Expro International Group, based in the UK, have been beneficiaries of the recent growth in the number of deepwater wells. All four of these stocks posted 30% or greater returns during the quarter. Expro was acquired by a private equity fund shortly before the close of the quarter.
After proving merely defensive in a down market in the first quarter, in the second quarter the Fund's basic materials stocks together generated a modest positive return. Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile was up over 100% as fertilizer prices nearly tripled over the last year. Rising raw materials costs in the steel industry pushed up selling prices, rewarding integrated producers like Russia's Novolipetsk Steel, which was up over 30% for the quarter.
Though the UK market was a loser in the quarter, the Fund's returns there were buoyed by bid activity. Market researcher Taylor Nelson Sofres was up 51% after WPP, the London-based advertising and public relations firm, attempted to derail a possible merger with competitor GfK by making a hostile bid. We elected to clear out of the position at a price that we believe fully valued the franchise, particularly in an uncertain credit environment. A similar pattern of events drove UK publisher Informa Group up over 35% in the quarter. After Informa entered discussions with United Business Media regarding a possible merger, a consortium of private equity investors made an offer for the company, which is still under consideration by the company's supervisory board.
Japanese consumer stocks weighed on performance. Park24, a parking lot operator, was down 39%, as the company struggled to get its pricing policy right. Point, an apparel retailer, was down 40% on a disappointing sales trend. The Fund's stocks were weak elsewhere in Asia as investors worried about how high energy and food prices might affect consumer spending. Fortunately, the Fund's losses here were mitigated by good stock selection.
The potential sources of anxiety in global markets now appear to be manifold. High input prices are stressing profitability in some areas. While this sort of disruption can represent a threat, it can also open up spaces for agile companies to gain traction with products and services better suited to the changed operating environment, as the energy service companies described above have done. It is on these sorts of situations that we, as longer-term investors, focus our research efforts. We are also somewhat encouraged by valuations, which we believe in many cases appear to reflect overly pessimistic scenarios.
Risks include stock market fluctuations due to economic and business developments. International investing involves special risks, including foreign taxation, currency risks, risks associated with possible differences in financial standards and other risks associated with future political and economic developments. Stocks of small- and mid-cap companies pose special risks, including possible illiquidity and greater price volatility than stocks of larger, more established companies. Investing in emerging markets may involve greater risks than investing in more developed countries. In addition, concentration of investments in a single region may result in greater volatility.
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Columbia Acorn International (LAIAX)
At a Glance
Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be higher or lower. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that Fund shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance may reflect any voluntary waivers or reimbursements of Fund expenses by the Advisor or any of its affiliates. Absent these waivers or reimbursement arrangements, performance results may be lower. Visit columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end updates.
Pretax and After-tax Average Annual Total Returns (Based on Class A Share Returns)
through June 30, 2008
Inception 10/16/00 | | | | Year to date* | | 1 year | | 5 years | | Life of fund | |
Returns before taxes | | NAV POP | | -8.96% -14.19 | | -6.98% -12.33 | | 23.70% 22.25 | | 9.73% 8.89 | |
Returns after taxes on distributions | | NAV POP | | -9.23 -14.45 | | -8.12 -13.40 | | 22.93 21.49 | | 8.86 8.03 | |
Returns after taxes on distributions and sale of fund shares | | NAV POP | | -5.57 -8.98 | | -2.72 -6.30 | | 21.24 19.90 | | 8.38 7.62 | |
S&P/Citigroup Global ex-US Cap Range $500M-$5B† (pretax) | | | | -11.68 | | -11.29 | | 22.71 | | 13.37 | |
S&P/Citigroup EMI Global ex-US (pretax) | | | | -11.16 | | -13.08 | | 22.07 | | 12.72 | |
All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions.
†Effective January 1, 2008, the Fund changed its primary benchmark to the S&P/Citigroup Global ex-US Cap Range $500M-$5B Index.
After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates, and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Returns after taxes on distributions and sale of Fund shares reflect the tax impact of gains or losses realized when Fund shares are sold. The returns are taxed at the maximum rate and assume shares were purchased at the beginning of the period. Actual after-tax returns depend on the investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns are shown for Class A shares only; after-tax returns for other share classes will vary. Indexes do not reflect any deduction for fees, expenses or taxes.
Investment returns and principal value may fluctuate, resulting in a gain or loss on sale.
Public offering price (POP) returns include the maximum sales charge of 5.75% for Class A shares. Net asset value (NAV) returns do not include sales charges or contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC).
The Fund's Class A shares annual operating expense ratio, as stated in the current prospectus, is 1.23%.
*Year to date data is not annualized.
Columbia Acorn International Portfolio Diversification
as a percentage of net assets as of 6/30/08
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Columbia Acorn International Top 10 Holdings
as a percentage of net assets as of 6/30/08
| 1. | | | Fugro (Netherlands) Oilfield Services | | 2.3%
| |
| 2. | | | Atwood Oceanics (United States) Offshore Drilling Contractor | | 1.5%
| |
| 3. | | | Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile (Chile) Producer of Specialty Fertilizers, Lithium & Iodine | | 1.4%
| |
| 4. | | | Suzano (Brazil) Brazilian Pulp & Paper Producer | | 1.3%
| |
| 5. | | | ShawCor (Canada) Oil & Gas Pipeline Products | | 1.2%
| |
| 6. | | | Hexagon (Sweden) Measurement Equipment & Polymers | | 1.2%
| |
| 7. | | | Intralot (Greece) Lottery & Gaming Systems & Services | | 1.2%
| |
| 8. | | | FMC Technologies (United States) Oil & Gas Wellhead Manufacturer | | 1.1%
| |
| 9. | | | Rhoen-Klinikum (Germany) Health Care Services | | 1.1%
| |
| 10. | | | Kansai Paint (Japan) Paint Producer in Japan, India, China & Southeast Asia | | 1.1%
| |
Portfolio holdings are subject to change periodically and may not be representative of current holdings. See the Statement of Investments for a complete list of the Fund's holdings.
The Growth of a $10,000 Investment in Columbia Acorn International (Class A)
October 16, 2000 through June 30, 2008
Illustration is based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment from inception in Class A shares of the Fund, which includes a 5.75% maximum initial sales charge. The Fund changed its primary benchmark effective January 1, 2008, because the Advisor believes that the S&P/Citigroup Global ex-US Cap Range $500M-$5B is more consistent with the market capitalization of the companies in which the Fund invests. The indexes are unmanaged and returns for both the indexes and the Fund include reinvested dividends and capital gains. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. The graph does not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on a sale of Fund shares.
Total Net Assets of the Fund
$5.4 billion
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Columbia Acorn USA
In a Nutshell
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Robert A. Mohn
Lead Portfolio Manager
Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Performance may reflect any voluntary waivers or reimbursements of fund expenses by the Advisor or its affiliates. Absent these waivers, or reimbursement arrangements, performance results may be lower. Please visit columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.
Fund's Positions
in Mentioned Holdings
As a percentage of net assets, as of 6/30/08
FMC Technologies | | | 4.0 | % | |
Quicksilver Resources | | | 2.9 | % | |
Flir Systems | | | 2.5 | % | |
ITT Educational Services | | | 2.1 | % | |
Nordson | | | 1.9 | % | |
Atwood Oceanics | | | 1.9 | % | |
True Religion Apparel | | | 1.8 | % | |
Carrizo Oil & Gas | | | 1.5 | % | |
Southwestern Energy | | | 0.9 | % | |
Champion Enterprises | | | 0.9 | % | |
MB Financial | | | 0.7 | % | |
TCF Financial | | | 0.6 | % | |
Pinnacle Entertainment | | | 0.3 | % | |
Old Second Bancorp | | | 0.2 | % | |
Portfolio holdings are subject to change periodically and may not be representative of current holdings.
Columbia Acorn USA gained 2.04% (Class A shares, without sales charge) in the second quarter of 2008, outperforming the 0.58% return of the Russell 2000 Index. Year to date through June, the Fund was down 8.61%, holding up somewhat better than the Russell 2000's 9.37% decline.
Energy was one of the few market sectors that increased in value. FMC Technologies and Atwood Oceanics were both up over 35% for the quarter. Increasing interest in offshore oil exploration fueled demand for FMC's deep water oil production systems and Atwood's deep water drilling rigs. For the half year, FMC was up 36% and Atwood Oceanics posted a 24% gain. Also strong in the half were natural gas and oil producers Quicksilver Resources, Southwestern Energy and Carrizo Oil & Gas. With year to date returns ranging from 24% to 71%, these companies benefited from rising natural gas prices as well as their ability to increase production and reserves.
Other strong performers included ITT Educational Services, which rebounded 80% in the quarter. As mentioned in the previous report, concerns over student loan availability were crushing this stock. Naysayers were silenced, however, when ITT announced first quarter year-over-year enrollment growth of 10%. Flir Systems, a manufacturer of infrared cameras, was also up on strong earnings growth. The stock increased 35% in the second quarter and was up 30% for the half year thanks to continued success in winning new military contracts.
Retail stocks struggled along in the first half but True Religion Apparel, a maker of premium jeans, bucked the trend. The company is opening new retail stores and enjoying strong revenue growth. Its stock gained 44% in the quarter and was up 25% for the half. Finally, Nordson, a market leader in the production of adhesive and coating dispensing machines, gained 36% in the quarter and 27% for the half year.
Many of the Fund's losing stocks were housing-related businesses. Champion Enterprises, a leader in manufactured housing, fell 42% in the quarter and was off 38% for the half. Its business is concentrated in states like California and Arizona, where the housing market has plummeted not only for site-built homes but also for manufactured homes. Small-cap community banks also got clobbered in the second quarter. TCF Financial, MB Financial and Old Second Bancorp fell between 27% and 55% on worries about the impact of increasing home foreclosure rates and home developer bankruptcies.
Regional casino operator Pinnacle Entertainment fell 55% for the half on weak gaming revenues and the elimination of its takeout premium as private equity money for hotel/casino acquisitions dried up.
Risks include stock market fluctuations due to economic and business developments. Stocks of small- and mid-cap companies pose special risks, including possible illiquidity and greater price volatility than stocks of larger, more established companies.
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Columbia Acorn USA (LAUAX)
At a Glance
Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be higher or lower. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that Fund shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance may reflect any voluntary waivers or reimbursements of Fund expenses by the Advisor or any of its affiliates. Absent these waivers or reimbursement arrangements, performance results may be lower. Visit columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end updates.
Pretax and After-tax Average Annual Total Returns (Based on Class A Share Returns)
through June 30, 2008
Inception 10/16/00 | | | | Year to date* | | 1 year | | 5 years | | Life of fund | |
Returns before taxes | | NAV POP | | -8.61% -13.86 | | -13.77% -18.73 | | 10.98% 9.68 | | 9.99% 9.15 | |
Returns after taxes on distributions | | NAV POP | | -9.11 -14.34 | | -14.89 -19.78 | | 10.41 9.11 | | 9.59 8.76 | |
Returns after taxes on distributions and sale of fund shares | | NAV POP | | -4.88 -8.33 | | -7.30 -10.62 | | 9.62 8.45 | | 8.84 8.07 | |
Russell 2000 (pretax) | | | | -9.37 | | -16.19 | | 10.29 | | 6.14 | |
All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions.
After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates, and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Returns after taxes on distributions and sale of Fund shares reflect the tax impact of gains or losses realized when Fund shares are sold. The returns are taxed at the maximum rate and assume shares were purchased at the beginning of the period. Actual after-tax returns depend on the investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns are shown for Class A shares only; after-tax returns for other share classes will vary. Indexes do not reflect any deduction for fees, expenses or taxes.
Investment returns and principal value may fluctuate, resulting in a gain or loss on sale.
Public offering price (POP) returns include the maximum sales charge of 5.75% for Class A shares. Net asset value (NAV) returns do not include sales charges or contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC).
The Fund's Class A shares annual operating expense ratio, as stated in the current prospectus, is 1.25%.
*Year to date data is not annualized.
Columbia Acorn USA Portfolio Diversification
as a percentage of net assets as of 6/30/08
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Columbia Acorn USA Top 10 Holdings
as a percentage of net assets as of 6/30/08
| 1. | | | FMC Technologies Oil & Gas Wellhead Manufacturer | | 4.0%
| |
| 2. | | | Quicksilver Resources Natural Gas & Coal Seam Gas Producer | | 2.9%
| |
| 3. | | | Crown Castle International Communications Towers | | 2.8%
| |
| 4. | | | Flir Systems Infrared Cameras | | 2.5%
| |
| 5. | | | Ametek Aerospace/Industrial Instruments | | 2.3%
| |
| 6. | | | ESCO Technologies Automatic Electric Meter Readers | | 2.2%
| |
| 7. | | | ITT Educational Services Post-secondary Degree Services | | 2.1%
| |
| 8. | | | Nordson Dispensing Systems for Adhesives & Coatings | | 1.9%
| |
| 9. | | | Atwood Oceanics Offshore Drilling Contractor | | 1.9%
| |
| 10. | | | True Religion Apparel Premium Denim | | 1.8%
| |
Portfolio holdings are subject to change periodically and may not be representative of current holdings. See the Statement of Investments for a complete list of the Fund's holdings.
The Growth of a $75,000 Investment in Columbia Acorn USA (Class A)
October 16, 2000 through June 30, 2008
Illustration is based on a hypothetical $75,000 investment from inception in Class A shares of the Fund, which includes a 4.50% maximum initial sales charge for this level of investment. The index is unmanaged and returns for both the index and the Fund include reinvested dividends and capital gains. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. The graph does not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on a sale of Fund shares.
Total Net Assets of the Fund: $1.4 billion
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Columbia Acorn International Select
In a Nutshell
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Christopher J. Olson
Lead Portfolio Manager
Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Performance may reflect any voluntary waivers or reimbursements of fund expenses by the Advisor or its affiliates. Absent these waivers, or reimbursement arrangements, performance results may be lower. Please visit columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.
Fund's Positions
in Mentioned Holdings
As a percentage of net assets, as of 6/30/08
Fugro | | | 5.4 | % | |
Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan | | | 4.7 | % | |
Israel Chemicals | | | 4.5 | % | |
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile | | | 2.9 | % | |
Diamond Offshore | | | 2.9 | % | |
Pacific Rubiales Energy | | | 2.2 | % | |
Ibiden | | | 1.7 | % | |
Vopak | | | 1.5 | % | |
SBM Offshore | | | 1.1 | % | |
Zumtobel | | | 0.8 | % | |
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing | | | 0.6 | % | |
Singapore Exchange | | | 0.5 | % | |
Portfolio holdings are subject to change periodically and may not be representative of current holdings.
Columbia Acorn International Select ended the second quarter of 2008 up 5.11% (Class A shares, without sales charge), strongly outperforming its benchmark, the S&P/Citigroup World ex-US Cap Range $2-10B Index, which fell 2.73%. For the half year ended June 30, 2008, the Fund was also well ahead of the benchmark, down 3.07% vs. a 10.42% decline for the index.
Fund performance benefited from strong gains in fertilizer stocks. Fertilizer prices have soared on the back of higher crop prices, which have risen due to improving diets in the developing world and a global push toward biofuels. This growing demand and limited fertilizer supply have kept prices high. Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan, Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile and Israel Chemicals were the Fund's top three contributors in the quarter and for the half year. All produce potash or other natural chemical components used in fertilizer. Gains for these holdings ranged from 47% to 139% over both periods.
Energy stocks were also strong in the Fund as oil prices and demand continued to soar. Oil production and exploration company Pacific Rubiales Energy had a market gain of over 50% for both periods. Dutch oilfield services provider Fugro had a 12% quarterly gain and rose over 13% in the half. Also based in the Netherlands, SBM Offshore, a company that builds and leases offshore vessels to process and store crude oil, was up 17% in the quarter and 20% year to date. A third winner from the Netherlands, Vopak, is the world's largest operator of petroleum and chemical storage terminals. The stock posted a 10% gain in the quarter and was up 54% for the half. While not a large contributor to performance for the half year, contract driller Diamond Offshore posted a 21% gain in the second quarter.
On the downside, Ibiden, a Japanese manufacturer of electronic parts and ceramics, was down 47% for the half year and off 7% in the quarter. The company had some production problems and is also suffering from weaker demand in its semiconductor packaging business. Austria's Zumtobel, a maker of lighting systems, fell 38% in the first half of the year and 14% in the second quarter as construction slowed in its European markets. Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing and Singapore Exchange were both down more than 40% for the half as the economic downturn has raised fears that trading volumes will slow down or decline.
Markets remain extremely volatile and we believe it will be some time before some sort of normality returns. In the meantime, we will continue to focus on companies that we believe have strong competitive positions, competent management and healthy balance sheets.
Risks include stock market fluctuations due to economic and business developments. International investing involves special risks, including foreign taxation, currency risks, risks associated with possible differences in financial standards and other risks associated with future political and economic developments. Stocks of small- and mid-cap companies pose special risks, including possible illiquidity and greater price volatility than stocks of larger, more established companies. Investing in emerging markets may involve greater risks than investing in more developed countries.
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Columbia Acorn International Select (LAFAX)
At a Glance
Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be higher or lower. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that Fund shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance may reflect any voluntary waivers or reimbursements of Fund expenses by the Advisor or any of its affiliates. Absent these waivers or reimbursement arrangements, performance results may be lower. Visit columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end updates.
Pretax and After-tax Average Annual Total Returns (Based on Class A Share Returns)
through June 30, 2008
Inception 10/16/00 | | | | Year to date* | | 1 year | | 5 years | | Life of fund | |
Returns before taxes | | NAV POP | | -3.07% -8.64 | | 5.51% -0.56 | | 24.09% 22.63 | | 8.54% 7.71 | |
Returns after taxes on distributions | | NAV POP | | -3.35 -8.91 | | 4.41 -1.59 | | 23.88 22.42 | | 8.40 7.57 | |
Returns after taxes on distributions and sale of fund shares | | NAV POP | | -1.67 -5.32 | | 5.18 1.14 | | 21.63 20.28 | | 7.56 6.81 | |
S&P/Citigroup World ex-US Cap Range $2-10B (pretax) | | | | -10.42 | | -12.18 | | 20.26 | | 11.09 | |
All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions.
After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates, and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Returns after taxes on distributions and sale of Fund shares reflect the tax impact of gains or losses realized when Fund shares are sold. The returns are taxed at the maximum rate and assume shares were purchased at the beginning of the period. Actual after-tax returns depend on the investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns are shown for Class A shares only; after-tax returns for other share classes will vary. Indexes do not reflect any deduction for fees, expenses or taxes.
Investment returns and principal value may fluctuate, resulting in a gain or loss on sale.
Public offering price (POP) returns include the maximum sales charge of 5.75% for Class A shares. Net asset value (NAV) returns do not include sales charges or contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC).
The Fund's Class A shares annual operating expense ratio, as stated in the current prospectus, is 1.50%.
*Year to date data is not annualized.
Columbia Acorn International Select Portfolio Diversification
as a percentage of net assets as of 6/30/08
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Columbia Acorn International Select Top 10 Holdings
as a percentage of net assets as of 6/30/08
| 1. | | | Fugro (Netherlands) Oilfield Services | | 5.4%
| |
| 2. | | | Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan (Canada) Worlds Largest Producer of Potash | | 4.7%
| |
| 3. | | | Israel Chemicals (Israel) Producer of Potash, Phosphates, Bromine & Specialty Chemicals | | 4.5%
| |
| 4. | | | SES Global (France) Satellite Broadcasting Services | | 3.6%
| |
| 5. | | | Informa Group (United Kingdom) Global Publisher & Event Organizer | | 3.4%
| |
| 6. | | | Impala Platinum Holdings (South Africa) Platinum Group Metals Mining & Refining | | 3.4%
| |
| 7. | | | Intertek Testing (United Kingdom) Testing, Inspection & Certification Services | | 3.3%
| |
| 8. | | | Jupiter Telecommunications (Japan) Largest Cable Service Provider in Japan | | 3.0%
| |
| 9. | | | Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile (Chile) Producer of Specialty Fertilizers, Lithium & Iodine | | 2.9%
| |
| 10. | | | Diamond Offshore (United States) Contract Driller | | 2.9%
| |
Portfolio holdings are subject to change periodically and may not be representative of current holdings. See the Statement of Investments for a complete list of the Fund's holdings.
The Growth of a $10,000 Investment in Columbia Acorn International Select (Class A)
October 16, 2000 through June 30, 2008
Illustration is based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment from inception in Class A shares of the Fund, which includes a 5.75% maximum initial sales charge. The index is unmanaged and returns for both the index and the Fund include reinvested dividends and capital gains. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. The graph does not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on a sale of Fund shares.
Total Net Assets of the Fund: $288.7 million
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Columbia Acorn Select
In a Nutshell
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Ben Andrews
Lead Portfolio Manager
Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Performance may reflect any voluntary waivers or reimbursements of fund expenses by the Advisor or its affiliates. Absent these waivers, or reimbursement arrangements, performance results may be lower. Please visit columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.
Fund's Positions
in Mentioned Holdings
As a percentage of net assets, as of 6/30/08
Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan | | | 8.1 | % | |
ITT Educational Services | | | 6.2 | % | |
Pacific Rubiales Energy | | | 5.2 | % | |
Tetra Technologies | | | 4.7 | % | |
Uranium One | | | 3.6 | % | |
Expedia | | | 2.3 | % | |
Globalstar | | | 1.1 | % | |
Israel Chemicals | | | 0.8 | % | |
Synthesis Energy Systems | | | 0.8 | % | |
NagaCorp | | | 0.4 | % | |
Real Goods Solar | | | 0.3 | % | |
RexCapital Finance | | | 0.0 | %* | |
*Rounds to less than 0.1%.
Portfolio holdings are subject to change periodically and may not be representative of current holdings.
Columbia Acorn Select increased 9.35% (Class A shares, without sales charge) in the second quarter of 2008. This compares to a gain in the S&P MidCap 400 Index of 5.43% and a decline of 2.73% for the S&P 500 Index. Year to date our Fund has declined 5.94% vs. a 3.90% decline in the S&P MidCap 400 and an 11.91% decline in the S&P 500.
ITT Educational Services and Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan each added 2.8% of the portfolio return in the quarter. ITT, which cost the Fund 2% last quarter, came back strong as investors figured out that student loans should not be restricted as much as originally thought. Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan has continued to move up on the strong price increases in the potash market. The spot potash price in some international markets is now over $1,000 per ton, which is up about four-fold from the price it was selling at when we first added the stock to the Fund.
On the down side, Globalstar cost the Fund 1.3% of portfolio performance in the quarter. The valuation multiple of the stock has continued to compress over the last few quarters. In this market environment, if a company is not showing solid growth characteristics, no matter what its assets might be worth, its valuation multiple has contracted.
For the six-month period, Fund upside drivers have been Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan, Pacific Rubiales Energy and Tetra Technologies, which all have an energy or raw materials focus. Fund detractors for the half year included Uranium One, Expedia and Globalstar.
We purchased five new names during the quarter and sold two names. New names included RexCapital Finance and NagaCorp, both in gaming. Israel Chemicals, a supplier of bromine and potash, and Real Goods Solar, a residential solar energy installer, were also added. The final new name was Synthesis Energy Systems, a builder and operator of plants that turn coal into liquid fuel. Our sales for the quarter included International Speedway and Herman Miller. Both are fine franchises but we believe we can deploy the capital elsewhere and receive better returns.
Though the market rallied in the second quarter, many stocks are still trading in downward trend patterns, or are establishing lower highs on market advances and lower lows on market sell offs. As I write this in early July, the stock market sentiment is again quite negative with many economic and market sages saying they aren't sure when the U.S. housing market will recover. But a lot of damage has already been done to sectors outside of energy and raw materials, even more so than when I commented on this in the first two weeks of January. We most likely haven't seen the end of the financial distress. How much deleveraging is to come of personal, as well as business, balance sheets is still unknown.
With that being said, I am finding more potential ideas to add to the portfolio than at any other time since I became manager of this Fund in 2004. Our CWAM internal stock database, built by our analysts, shows numerous names with strong potential returns. Banks have been absent from the portfolio for over a year now but are being studied for possible additions into the Fund. Many other groups like consumer services, media, semiconductors and telecom are off more than 17% year to date. Our style of being eclectic, opportunistic and concentrated should prove valuable in this environment.
Risks include stock market fluctuations due to economic and business developments. The Fund also has potentially greater price volatility due to the Fund's concentration in a limited number of stocks of mid-size companies. The Fund is a non-diversified fund and may, therefore, have a greater risk of loss from a few issuers than a similar fund that invests more broadly. The Fund may not operate as a nondiversified fund at all times. International investing involves special risks, including foreign taxation, currency risks, risks associated with possible differences in financial standards and other risks associated with future political and economic developments.
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Columbia Acorn Select (LTFAX)
At a Glance
Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be higher or lower. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that Fund shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance may reflect any voluntary waivers or reimbursements of Fund expenses by the Advisor or any of its affiliates. Absent these waivers or reimbursement arrangements, performance results may be lower. Visit columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end updates.
Pretax and After-tax Average Annual Total Returns (Based on Class A Share Returns)
through June 30, 2008
Inception 10/16/00 | | | | Year to date* | | 1 year | | 5 years | | Life of fund | |
Returns before taxes | | NAV POP | | -5.94% -11.35 | | -12.16% -17.21 | | 12.34% 11.02 | | 10.67% 9.82 | |
Returns after taxes on distributions | | NAV POP | | -6.31 -11.70 | | -12.72 -17.73 | | 11.91 10.59 | | 10.35 9.51 | |
Returns after taxes on distributions and sale of fund shares | | NAV POP | | -3.36 -6.90 | | -7.13 -10.46 | | 10.77 9.58 | | 9.40 8.63 | |
S&P MidCap 400 (pretax) | | | | -3.90 | | -7.34 | | 12.61 | | 7.82 | |
All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions.
After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates, and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Returns after taxes on distributions and sale of Fund shares reflect the tax impact of gains or losses realized when Fund shares are sold. The returns are taxed at the maximum rate and assume shares were purchased at the beginning of the period. Actual after-tax returns depend on the investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns are shown for Class A shares only; after-tax returns for other share classes will vary. Indexes do not reflect any deduction for fees, expenses or taxes.
Investment returns and principal value may fluctuate, resulting in a gain or loss on sale.
Public offering price (POP) returns include the maximum sales charge of 5.75% for Class A shares. Net asset value (NAV) returns do not include sales charges or contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC).
The Fund's Class A shares annual operating expense ratio, as stated in the current prospectus, is 1.20%.
*Year to date data is not annualized.
Columbia Acorn Select Portfolio Diversification
as a percentage of net assets as of 6/30/08
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Columbia Acorn Select Top 10 Holdings
as a percentage of net assets as of 6/30/08
| 1. | | | Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan (Canada) World's Largest Producer of Potash | | 8.1%
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| 2. | | | ITT Educational Services Post-secondary Degree Services | | 6.2%
| |
| 3. | | | Pacific Rubiales Energy (Canada) Oil Production & Exploration in Colombia | | 5.2%
| |
| 4. | | | Tetra Technologies U.S.-based Service Company with Life of Field Approach | | 4.7%
| |
| 5. | | | Abercrombie & Fitch Teen Apparel Retailer | | 3.7%
| |
| 6. | | | Safeway Supermarkets | | 3.6%
| |
| 7. | | | Quanta Services Electrical & Telecom Construction Services | | 3.6%
| |
| 8. | | | Uranium One (South Africa) Uranium Mines in South Africa, Kazakhstan, Australia & the U.S. | | 3.6%
| |
| 9. | | | Janus Capital Group Manages Mutual Funds | | 3.5%
| |
| 10. | | | American Tower Communications Towers in USA & Mexico | | 3.5%
| |
Portfolio holdings are subject to change periodically and may not be representative of current holdings. See the Statement of Investments for a complete list of the Fund's holdings.
The Growth of a $100,000 Investment in Columbia Acorn Select (Class A)
October 16, 2000 through June 30, 2008
Illustration is based on a hypothetical $100,000 investment from inception in Class A shares of the Fund, which includes a 3.50% maximum initial sales charge for this level of investment. The index is unmanaged and returns for both the index and the Fund include reinvested dividends and capital gains. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. The graph does not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on a sale of Fund shares.
Total Net Assets of the Fund: $2.7 billion
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Columbia Thermostat Fund
In a Nutshell
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Charles P. McQuaid
Lead Portfolio Manager
Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Performance may reflect any voluntary waivers or reimbursements of fund expenses by the Advisor or its affiliates. Absent these waivers, or reimbursement arrangements, performance results may be lower. Please visit columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.
A "fund of fund" bears its allocable share of the costs and expenses of the underlying portfolio funds in which it invests. Such funds are thus subject to two levels of fees and potentially higher expense ratios than would be associated with a fund that invests and trades directly in financial instruments under the direction of a single manager.
Columbia Thermostat Fund ended the second quarter of 2008 down 0.61% (Class A shares, without sales charge). This compares to a 2.73% drop for the S&P 500 Index and a 1.02% decline for the Lehman Brothers U.S. Aggregate Bond Index. Year to date through June 30, 2008, the Fund was down 4.65% while the S&P 500 fell 11.91% and the Lehman Brothers U.S. Aggregate Bond Index posted a 1.13% gain.
Effective July 1, 2008, we have changed the primary debt benchmark for the Fund. The Lehman Brothers U.S. Credit Intermediate Bond Index has been replaced by the Lehman Brothers U.S. Aggregate Bond Index. We've also added a custom supplemental benchmark, the 50/50 Blended Benchmark. This benchmark was established by the Fund's investment advisor and is an equally weighted custom composite of the Fund's primary equity and primary debt benchmarks. Its performance is shown on Page 3 of this report. The Advisor believes that these changes allow for more appropriate comparisons to the Fund's investments.
As the following table illustrates, the Fund's stock portion was down 0.67% in the quarter and 10.75% for the half year. Columbia Acorn Select was the strongest performer for both time periods, posting an impressive 9.42% gain in the second quarter but falling 5.80% in the half.
On the bond side, the quarter brought a 1.11% drop, a bit worse than the performance for the stock portion for the same period. For the half year, the bond component was much stronger, declining just 0.03% vs. the nearly 11% drop of the stock portion.
Columbia Thermostat Fund hit three reallocation triggers during the period. We increased bond exposure in May and stock exposure twice in June as a result of market movements. The reallocations caused the Fund to hold fewer equities when the market was more expensive and more equities when the market became less expensive. At the end of the period, the Fund had 70% of its assets in stock funds. For more information on the market and why we think this equity allocation is appropriate in the current environment, see the discussion of price-earnings ratios and the S&P 500 Index included in "Squirrel Chatter II" on Page 5.
Results of the Portfolio Funds Owned by Columbia Thermostat Fund
at June 30, 2008
Stock Funds Fund | | Weightings in category | | 2nd quarter returns | | Year to date returns to 6/30/08 | |
Columbia Acorn Fund Z | | | 15 | % | | | 0.90 | % | | | -9.05 | % | |
Columbia Acorn Select Z | | | 10 | % | | | 9.42 | % | | | -5.80 | % | |
Columbia Marsico Growth Fund | | | 15 | % | | | -0.30 | % | | | -13.31 | % | |
Columbia Acorn International Z | | | 15 | % | | | -1.85 | % | | | -8.83 | % | |
Columbia Dividend Income Fund | | | 20 | % | | | -3.99 | % | | | -11.45 | % | |
Columbia Large Cap Enhanced Core Fund | | | 25 | % | | | -2.35 | % | | | -12.97 | % | |
Weighted Average Equity Return/Loss | | | 100 | % | | | -0.67 | % | | | -10.75 | % | |
Bond Funds Fund | | Weightings in Category | | 2nd quarter returns | | Year to date returns to 6/30/08 | |
Columbia Intermediate Bond Fund | | | 50 | % | | | -0.44 | % | | | 0.00 | % | |
Columbia U.S. Treasury Index Fund | | | 30 | % | | | -2.17 | % | | | 2.19 | % | |
Columbia Conservative High Yield Fund | | | 20 | % | | | 0.88 | % | | | -1.37 | % | |
Weighted Average Income Return | | | 100 | % | | | -1.11 | % | | | -0.03 | % | |
Columbia Thermostat Fund
Rebalancing in the Second Quarter
May 1, 2008: | | 60% stocks, 40% bonds | |
June 4, 2008: | | 65% stocks, 35% bonds | |
June 23, 2008: | | 70% stocks, 30% bonds | |
The value of an investment in the Fund is based primarily on the performance of the underlying portfolio funds and the allocation of the Fund's assets among them. An investment in the underlying portfolio funds may present certain risks, including stock market fluctuations that occur in response to economic and business developments; and a greater degree of social, political and economic volatility associated with international investing. Stocks of small- and mid-cap companies pose special risks, including possible illiquidity and greater price volatility than stocks of larger, more established companies. International investing involves special risks, including foreign taxation, currency risks, risks associated with possible differences in financial standards and other risks associated with future political and economic developments. Changes in interest rates and changes in the financial strength of issuers of lower-rated b onds may also affect underlying fund performance. The Fund is also subject to the risk that the investment advisor's decisions regarding asset classes and underlying portfolio funds will not anticipate market trends successfully, resulting in a failure to preserve capital or lower total return. In addition, the Fund may buy and sell shares of the portfolio funds frequently. This may result in higher transaction costs and additional tax liability. This is not an offer of the shares of any other mutual fund mentioned herein.
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Columbia Thermostat Fund (CTFAX)
At a Glance
Performance data quoted represents past performance and current performance may be higher or lower. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that Fund shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance may reflect any voluntary waivers or reimbursements of Fund expenses by the Advisor or any of its affiliates. Absent these waivers or reimbursement arrangements, performance results may be lower. Visit columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end updates.
Pretax and After-tax Average Annual Total Returns (Based on Class A Share Returns)
through June 30, 2008
Inception 3/3/03 | | | | Year to date* | | 1 year | | 5 years | | Life of fund | |
Returns before taxes | | NAV POP | | | -4.65% -10.13 | | | | -1.04% -6.73 | | | | 7.47% 6.21 | | | | 9.33% 8.12 | | |
Returns after taxes on distributions | | NAV POP | | | -4.79 -10.27 | | | | -3.49 -9.04 | | | | 5.74 4.49 | | | | 7.67 6.48 | | |
Returns after taxes on distributions and sale of fund shares | | NAV POP | | | -2.94 -6.51 | | | | -0.28 -4.00 | | | | 5.72 4.63 | | | | 7.41 6.34 | | |
S&P 500 (pretax) | | | | | -11.91 | | | | -13.12 | | | | 7.58 | | | | 10.21 | | |
Lehman Brothers U.S. Aggregate Bond Index† (pretax) | | | | | 1.13 | | | | 7.12 | | | | 3.86 | | | | 4.08 | | |
Lehman Brothers U.S. Credit Intermediate Bond Index (pretax) | | | | | 0.27 | | | | 4.55 | | | | 3.26 | | | | 3.86 | | |
Lipper Flexible Portfolio Funds Index (pretax) | | | | | -4.65 | | | | -2.16 | | | | 8.99 | | | | 10.88 | | |
All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions.
†Effective July 1, 2008, Columbia Thermostat Fund changed its primary benchmark for debt securities to the Lehman Brothers U.S. Aggregate Bond Index.
After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates, and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Returns after taxes on distributions and sale of Fund shares reflect the tax impact of gains or losses realized when Fund shares are sold. The returns are taxed at the maximum rate and assume shares were purchased at the beginning of the period. Actual after-tax returns depend on the investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns are shown for Class A shares only; after-tax returns for other share classes will vary. Indexes do not reflect any deduction for fees, expenses or taxes.
Investment returns and principal value may fluctuate, resulting in a gain or loss on sale.
Public offering price (POP) returns include the maximum sales charge of 5.75% for Class A shares. Net asset value (NAV) returns do not include sales charges or contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC).
The Fund's annual operating expense ratio, as stated in the current prospectus, reflects a contractual expense waiver or reimbursement that expires April 30, 2009. Class A expense ratios without and with the contractual waiver, including fees and expenses associated with the Fund's investment in other investment companies, are 1.38% and 1.20%, respectively. Absent the waiver or reimbursement, performance results would have been lower.
*Year to date data is not annualized.
Columbia Thermostat Fund Asset Allocation
as a percentage of net assets as of 6/30/08
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Columbia Thermostat Fund Portfolio Weightings
as a percentage of assets in each investment category as of 6/30/08
Stock Mutual Funds
Columbia Large Cap Enhanced Core Fund | | | 25 | % | |
Columbia Dividend Income Fund | | | 20 | % | |
Columbia Acorn Fund | | | 15 | % | |
Columbia Acorn International | | | 15 | % | |
Columbia Marsico Growth Fund | | | 15 | % | |
Columbia Acorn Select | | | 10 | % | |
Bond Mutual Funds
Columbia Intermediate Bond Fund | | | 50 | % | |
Columbia U.S. Treasury Index Fund | | | 30 | % | |
Columbia Conservative High Yield Fund | | | 20 | % | |
The Growth of a $10,000 Investment in Columbia Thermostat Fund (Class A)
March 3, 2003 through June 30, 2008
Illustration is based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment from inception in Class A shares of the Fund, which includes a 5.75% maximum initial sales charge. The Lehman Brothers U.S. Aggregate bond index became the Fund's primary benchmark for debt securities effective July 1, 2008. The Fund changed to this debt benchmark because the Advisor believes it is a more appropriate comparison to the Fund's investments. The indexes are unmanaged and returns for both the indexes and the Fund include reinvested dividends and capital gains. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. The graph does not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on a sale of Fund shares.
Total Net Assets of the Fund: $199.3 million
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Columbia Acorn Fund
Major Portfolio Changes in the Second Quarter (Unaudited)
| | Number of Shares | |
| | 03/31/08 | | 06/30/08 | |
Purchases | |
Information | |
ANSYS | | | 1,400,000 | | | | 1,550,000 | | |
Avnet | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,240,000 | | |
Bally Technologies | | | 3,150,000 | | | | 3,400,000 | | |
Ciena | | | 540,000 | | | | 655,000 | | |
Cogent Communications | | | 3,200,000 | | | | 3,500,000 | | |
Dolby Laboratories | | | 1,150,000 | | | | 1,255,000 | | |
Hamamatsu Photonics (Japan) | | | 0 | | | | 400,000 | | |
Infogroup | | | 800,000 | | | | 2,000,000 | | |
Informatica | | | 4,900,000 | | | | 5,700,000 | | |
IPG Photonics | | | 1,800,000 | | | | 2,000,000 | | |
IXYS | | | 1,905,000 | | | | 2,035,000 | | |
Mediacom Communications | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 2,500,000 | | |
MetroPCS Communications | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,200,000 | | |
Mettler Toledo | | | 750,000 | | | | 900,000 | | |
Pericom Semiconductor | | | 301,000 | | | | 430,000 | | |
Prisa (Spain) | | | 800,000 | | | | 900,000 | | |
Radiant Systems | | | 2,850,000 | | | | 3,050,000 | | |
Rofin-Sinar Technologies | | | 0 | | | | 575,000 | | |
Stratasys | | | 775,000 | | | | 920,000 | | |
Virtusa | | | 0 | | | | 406,531 | | |
Zebra Technologies | | | 1,100,000 | | | | 1,155,000 | | |
Industrial Goods & Services | |
Aalberts Industries (Netherlands) | | | 2,758,309 | | | | 2,822,455 | | |
Albemarle | | | 560,000 | | | | 900,000 | | |
Allied Waste Industries | | | 3,330,000 | | | | 4,130,000 | | |
Aptargroup | | | 300,000 | | | | 350,000 | | |
Cytec Industries | | | 650,000 | | | | 1,000,000 | | |
Haynes International | | | 0 | | | | 322,790 | | |
Intrepid Potash | | | 0 | | | | 101,500 | | |
Mine Safety Appliances | | | 1,814,000 | | | | 2,050,000 | | |
MOOG | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,100,000 | | |
Oshkosh Truck | | | 1,300,000 | | | | 1,900,000 | | |
Toro | | | 1,150,000 | | | | 1,350,000 | | |
Energy & Minerals | |
Bristow | | | 0 | | | | 115,515 | | |
Cabot Oil & Gas | | | 0 | | | | 350,000 | | |
Fugro (Netherlands) | | | 3,900,000 | | | | 3,988,636 | | |
Rex Energy | | | 0 | | | | 745,627 | | |
SBM Offshore (Netherlands) | | | 640,200 | | | | 655,814 | | |
Synthesis Energy Systems | | | 0 | | | | 1,730,000 | | |
UTS Energy (Canada) | | | 0 | | | | 762,000 | | |
Consumer Goods & Services | |
Choice Hotels | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 2,100,000 | | |
Life Time Fitness | | | 600,000 | | | | 925,000 | | |
Lululemon Athletica | | | 0 | | | | 700,000 | | |
Royal Caribbean Cruises | | | 0 | | | | 1,000,000 | | |
Smart Balance | | | 2,765,000 | | | | 4,600,000 | | |
| | Number of Shares | |
| | 03/31/08 | | 06/30/08 | |
Consumer Goods & Services—continued | |
Talbots | | | 0 | | | | 2,523,067 | | |
Thor Industries | | | 1,050,000 | | | | 1,250,000 | | |
Finance | |
Conseco | | | 6,650,000 | | | | 8,250,000 | | |
Greene County Bancshares | | | 135,000 | | | | 338,165 | | |
H&E Equipment Services | | | 1,465,000 | | | | 2,500,000 | | |
Nara Bancorp | | | 1,194,000 | | | | 1,700,000 | | |
Navigators Group | | | 0 | | | | 564,515 | | |
SVB Financial Group | | | 200,000 | | | | 400,000 | | |
Valley National Bancorp | | | 2,600,000 | | | | 2,730,000 | | |
Health Care | |
Arena Pharmaceuticals | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 2,750,000 | | |
Array Biopharma | | | 2,660,000 | | | | 2,910,000 | | |
Auxilium Pharmaceuticals | | | 770,000 | | | | 1,660,000 | | |
Immucor | | | 0 | | | | 500,000 | | |
Luminex | | | 0 | | | | 375,000 | | |
Medarex | | | 2,550,000 | | | | 3,050,000 | | |
Neurogen | | | 2,300,000 | | | | 2,770,000 | | |
Pediatrix Medical Group | | | 0 | | | | 300,000 | | |
Pharmacopeia | | | 1,675,000 | | | | 2,000,000 | | |
Other Industries | |
BioMed Realty Trust | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,360,000 | | |
Corporate Office Properties | | | 0 | | | | 715,000 | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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| | Number of Shares | |
| | 03/31/08 | | 06/30/08 | |
Sales | |
Information | |
Activision | | | 750,000 | | | | 650,000 | | |
Agilysys | | | 535,000 | | | | 0 | | |
Avid Technology | | | 1,370,000 | | | | 1,100,000 | | |
Belden CDT | | | 2,355,000 | | | | 2,125,000 | | |
CNET Networks | | | 4,000,000 | | | | 0 | | |
Equinix | | | 225,000 | | | | 0 | | |
Excel Technology | | | 735,000 | | | | 659,777 | | |
International Game Technology | | | 2,400,000 | | | | 2,115,000 | | |
Jabil Circuit | | | 690,000 | | | | 0 | | |
Lions Gate Entertainment | | | 4,000,000 | | | | 2,000,000 | | |
Marchex | | | 1,700,000 | | | | 0 | | |
Netgear | | | 1,110,000 | | | | 870,000 | | |
Parametric Technology | | | 1,800,000 | | | | 0 | | |
Sanmina-SCI | | | 29,500,000 | | | | 24,250,000 | | |
SES Global (France) | | | 2,538,800 | | | | 1,456,700 | | |
Shuffle Master | | | 2,430,000 | | | | 1,050,000 | | |
Sohu.com (China) | | | 700,000 | | | | 0 | | |
Taylor Nelson Sofres (United Kingdom) | | | 1,608,215 | | | | 0 | | |
Telephone & Data Systems | | | 350,000 | | | | 0 | | |
Tellabs | | | 15,600,000 | | | | 15,374,600 | | |
Industrial Goods & Services | |
Carbone Lorraine (France) | | | 334,000 | | | | 267,200 | | |
Gibraltar Industries | | | 982,000 | | | | 0 | | |
Hexagon (Sweden) | | | 4,471,900 | | | | 4,150,500 | | |
Intertek Testing (United Kingdom) | | | 900,000 | | | | 800,000 | | |
Pall | | | 2,250,000 | | | | 1,400,000 | | |
Waste Connections | | | 2,550,000 | | | | 2,250,000 | | |
Watsco | | | 2,375,000 | | | | 2,100,000 | | |
Zumtobel (Austria) | | | 449,718 | | | | 0 | | |
Energy & Minerals | |
XTO Energy | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 2,675,000 | | |
Consumer Goods & Services | |
AnnTaylor Stores | | | 1,223,000 | | | | 0 | | |
Carnival | | | 400,000 | | | | 0 | | |
Chico's FAS | | | 7,600,000 | | | | 4,930,000 | | |
Genesco | | | 775,000 | | | | 0 | | |
Harley-Davidson | | | 400,000 | | | | 0 | | |
IAWS Group (Ireland) | | | 810,000 | | | | 700,000 | | |
International Speedway | | | 900,000 | | | | 800,751 | | |
RONA (Canada) | | | 446,000 | | | | 0 | | |
Scotts Miracle-Gro | | | 2,600,000 | | | | 1,000,000 | | |
ADR=American Depositary Receipts
| | Number of Shares | |
| | 03/31/08 | | 06/30/08 | |
Finance | |
Anchor Bancorp Wisconsin | | | 774,000 | | | | 526,000 | | |
Glacier Bancorp | | | 2,996,000 | | | | 2,246,000 | | |
HCC Insurance Holdings | | | 3,965,000 | | | | 3,565,000 | | |
Markel | | | 149,000 | | | | 107,447 | | |
Meadowbrook Insurance Group | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 1,917,308 | | |
Philadelphia Consolidated Holding | | | 2,390,000 | | | | 2,120,000 | | |
Washington Federal | | | 2,725,000 | | | | 1,825,000 | | |
West Bancorporation | | | 1,312,000 | | | | 1,057,061 | | |
Health Care | |
Barrier Therapeutics | | | 1,780,000 | | | | 0 | | |
BioMarin | | | 3,610,000 | | | | 2,441,000 | | |
Collagenex Pharmaceuticals | | | 1,200,000 | | | | 0 | | |
Lincare Holdings | | | 1,300,000 | | | | 1,000,000 | | |
Medicis Pharmaceutical | | | 550,000 | | | | 0 | | |
Orthofix International | | | 1,443,000 | | | | 775,030 | | |
United Drug (Ireland) | | | 2,750,000 | | | | 2,456,700 | | |
Other Industries | |
DiamondRock Hospitality | | | 3,300,000 | | | | 1,900,000 | | |
Forest City Enterprises, Class B | | | 1,398,000 | | | | 1,188,000 | | |
Grupo Aeroportuario del Surest - ADR (Mexico) | | | 634,000 | | | | 0 | | |
Parkway Properties | | | 628,000 | | | | 0 | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Columbia Acorn Fund
Statement of Investments (Unaudited), June 30, 2008
Number of Shares | | | | Value (000) | |
| | | | | | | Equities: 97.5% | | |
Information 25.2% | | | |
| | > Business Software 3.8% | |
| 5,700,000 | | | Informatica (a)(b) | | $ | 85,728 | | |
| | | | Enterprise Data Integration Software | | | | | |
| 2,800,000 | | | Micros Systems (a) | | | 85,372 | | |
| | | | Information Systems for Restaurants & Hotels | | | | | |
| 12,400,000 | | | Novell (a) | | | 73,036 | | |
| | | | Directory, Operating System & Identity Management Software | | | | | |
| 1,550,000 | | | ANSYS (a) | | | 73,036 | | |
| | | | Simulation Software for Engineers & Designers | | | | | |
| 3,000,000 | | | Red Hat (a) | | | 62,070 | | |
| | | | Maintenance & Support for Opensource | | | | | |
| 1,950,000 | | | Quality Systems (b) | | | 57,096 | | |
| | | | IT Systems for Medical Groups & Ambulatory Care Centers | | |
| | |
| 1,400,000 | | | Concur Technologies (a) | | | 46,522 | | |
| | | | Web Enabled Cost & Expense Management Software | | | | | |
| 2,425,000 | | | Kenexa (a)(b) | | | 45,687 | | |
| | | | Recruiting & Workforce Management Solutions | | | | | |
| 1,800,000 | | | Blackbaud | | | 38,520 | | |
| | | | Software & Services for Non-profits | | | | | |
| 3,050,000 | | | Radiant Systems (a)(b) | | | 32,727 | | |
| | | | Point of Sale Systems: Convenience Stores & Restaurants | | | | | |
| 3,500,000 | | | Epicor (a)(b) | | | 24,185 | | |
| | | | Software Systems to Run Small Businesses | | | | | |
| 1,100,000 | | | Avid Technology (a) | | | 18,689 | | |
| | | | Digital Nonlinear Editing Software & Systems | | | | | |
| 3,343,000 | | | Actuate (a)(b) | | | 13,071 | | |
| | | | Information Delivery Software & Solutions | | | | | |
| | | 655,739 | | |
| | > Instrumentation 3.5% | |
| 6,000,000 | | | Flir Systems (a) | | | 243,420 | | |
| | | | Infrared Cameras | | | | | |
| 3,240,000 | | | Trimble Navigation (a) | | | 115,668 | | |
| | | | GPS-based Instruments | | | | | |
| 900,000 | | | Mettler Toledo (a) | | | 85,374 | | |
| | | | Laboratory Equipment | | | | | |
| 900,000 | | | Varian (a) | | | 45,954 | | |
| | | | Analytical Instruments | | | | | |
| 600,000 | | | Dionex (a) | | | 39,822 | | |
| | | | Ion & Liquid Chromatography | | | | | |
| 2,000,000 | | | IPG Photonics (a) | | | 37,620 | | |
| | | | Fiber Lasers | | | | | |
| 1,160,000 | | | FARO Technologies (a)(b) | | | 29,197 | | |
| | | | Precision Measurement Equipment | | | | | |
| 400,000 | | | Hamamatsu Photonics (Japan) | | | 10,378 | | |
| | | | Optical Sensors for Medical & Industrial Applications | | | | | |
| | | 607,433 | | |
| | > Computer Hardware & Related Equipment 3.3% | |
| 3,800,000 | | | Amphenol | | | 170,544 | | |
| | | | Electronic Connectors | | | | | |
| 2,400,000 | | | II-VI (a)(b) | | | 83,808 | | |
| | | | Laser Components | | | | | |
Number of Shares | | | | Value (000) | |
| 2,125,000 | | | Belden CDT | | $ | 71,995 | | |
| | | | Specialty Cable | | | | | |
| 1,255,000 | | | Dolby Laboratories (a) | | | 50,577 | | |
| | | | Audio Technology for Consumer Electronics | | | | | |
| 1,155,000 | | | Zebra Technologies (a) | | | 37,699 | | |
| | | | Bar Code Printers | | | | | |
| 1,615,000 | | | Teradata (a) | | | 37,371 | | |
| | | | Enterprise Data Warehouse Systems | | | | | |
| 1,100,000 | | | Nice Systems - ADR (Israel) (a) | | | 32,527 | | |
| | | | Audio & Video Recording Solutions | | | | | |
| 575,000 | | | Rofin-Sinar Technologies (a) | | | 17,365 | | |
| | | | Laser Systems | | | | | |
| 920,000 | | | Stratasys (a) | | | 16,983 | | |
| | | | Rapid Prototyping Systems | | | | | |
| 659,777 | | | Excel Technology (a)(b) | | | 14,726 | | |
| | | | Laser Systems & Electro-optical Components | | | | | |
| 870,000 | | | Netgear (a) | | | 12,058 | | |
| | | | Networking Products for Small Business & Home | | | | | |
| 305,000 | | | Rogers (a) | | | 11,465 | | |
| | | | Printed Circuit Board Laminates & High-performance Foams | | |
| | |
| 500,000 | | | Intermec (a) | | | 10,540 | | |
| | | | Bar Code & Wireless LAN Systems | | | | | |
| | | 567,658 | | |
| | > Mobile Communications 2.0% | |
| 4,500,000 | | | Crown Castle International (a) | | | 174,285 | | |
| | | | Communications Towers | | | | | |
| 3,500,000 | | | American Tower (a) | | | 147,875 | | |
| | | | Communications Towers in USA & Mexico | | | | | |
| 1,200,000 | | | MetroPCS Communications (a) | | | 21,252 | | |
| | | | Discount Cellular Telephone Services | | | | | |
| 1,500,000 | | | Globalstar (a) | | | 4,245 | | |
| | | | Satellite Mobile Voice & Data Carrier | | | | | |
| | | 347,657 | | |
| | > Gaming Equipment & Services 1.5% | |
| 3,400,000 | | | Bally Technologies (a)(b) | | | 114,920 | | |
| | | | Slot Machines & Software | | | | | |
| 3,000,000 | | | Scientific Games (a) | | | 88,860 | | |
| | | | Lottery Services Provider | | | | | |
| 2,115,000 | | | International Game Technology | | | 52,833 | | |
| | | | Slot Machines & Progressive Slots | | | | | |
| 1,050,000 | | | Shuffle Master (a) | | | 5,187 | | |
| | | | Card Shufflers & Casino Games | | | | | |
| | | 261,800 | | |
| | > Semiconductors & Related Equipment 1.5% | |
| 2,340,000 | | | Microsemi (a) | | | 58,921 | | |
| | | | Analog/Mixed-signal Semiconductors | | | | | |
| 1,420,000 | | | Littelfuse (a)(b) | | | 44,801 | | |
| | | | Little Fuses | | | | | |
| 3,614,000 | | | ON Semiconductor (a) | | | 33,140 | | |
| | | | Mixed-signal & Power Management Semiconductors | | | | | |
| 2,600,000 | | | Integrated Device Technology (a) | | | 25,844 | | |
| | | | Communications Semiconductors | | | | | |
| 2,035,000 | | | IXYS (a)(b) | | | 24,298 | | |
| | | | Power Semiconductors | | | | | |
| 1,035,000 | | | Supertex (a)(b) | | | 24,157 | | |
| | | | Mixed-signal Semiconductors | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Number of Shares | | | | Value (000) | |
| | > Semiconductors & Related Equipment—continued | |
| 3,000,000 | | | Entegris (a) | | $ | 19,650 | | |
| | | | Semiconductor Wafer Shipping & Handling Products | | | | | |
| 6,591,493 | | | Everlight Electronics (Taiwan) | | | 17,026 | | |
| | | | LED Packager | | | | | |
| 430,000 | | | Pericom Semiconductor (a) | | | 6,381 | | |
| | | | Interface ICs & Frequency Control Products | | | | | |
| | | 254,218 | | |
| | > CATV 1.3% | |
| 4,500,000 | | | Discovery Holding (a) | | | 98,820 | | |
| | | | CATV Programming | | | | | |
| 83,000 | | | Jupiter Telecommunications (Japan) | | | 64,330 | | |
| | | | Largest Cable Service Provider in Japan | | | | | |
| 1,500,000 | | | Liberty Global, Series C (a) | | | 45,540 | | |
| | | | CATV Franchises Outside the USA | | | | | |
| 2,500,000 | | | Mediacom Communications (a) | | | 13,350 | | |
| | | | CATV Franchises | | | | | |
| | | 222,040 | | |
| | > Telephone Services 1.3% | |
| 8,100,000 | | | TW Telecom (a)(b) | | | 129,843 | | |
| | | | Fiber Optic Telephone/Data Services | | | | | |
| 3,500,000 | | | Cogent Communications (a)(b) | | | 46,900 | | |
| | | | Internet Data Pipelines | | | | | |
| 3,500,000 | | | PAETEC Holding (a) | | | 22,225 | | |
| | | | Telephone/Data Services for Business | | | | | |
| 3,000,000 | | | General Communications (a)(b) | | | 20,610 | | |
| | | | CATV, Web, Phone & Commercial Communications Provider in Alaska | | | | | |
| | | 219,578 | | |
| | > Financial Processors 1.1% | |
| 2,774,000 | | | Global Payments | | | 129,269 | | |
| | | | Credit Card Processor | | | | | |
| 2,500,000 | | | Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (Hong Kong) | | | 36,551 | | |
| | | | Hong Kong Equity & Derivatives Market Operator | | | | | |
| 4,000,000 | | | Singapore Exchange (Singapore) | | | 20,315 | | |
| | | | Singapore Equity & Derivatives Market Operator | | | | | |
| | | 186,135 | | |
| | > Internet Related 1.0% | |
| 9,500,000 | | | SkillSoft - ADR (a)(b) | | | 85,880 | | |
| | | | Web-based Learning Solutions (E-Learning) | | | | | |
| 3,400,000 | | | ValueClick (a) | | | 51,510 | | |
| | | | Internet Advertising | | | | | |
| 2,000,000 | | | Switch & Data Facilities (a)(b) | | | 33,980 | | |
| | | | Network Neutral Data Centers | | | | | |
| 1,400,000 | | | TheStreet.com | | | 9,114 | | |
| | | | Financial Information Website Publisher | | | | | |
| | | 180,484 | | |
| | > Business Information & Marketing Services 0.8% | |
| 2,500,000 | | | Navigant Consulting (a)(b) | | | 48,900 | | |
| | | | Financial Consulting Firm | | | | | |
Number of Shares | | | | Value (000) | |
| 1,500,000 | | | Viad (b) | | $ | 38,685 | | |
| | | | Trade Show Services, Travel & Tours | | | | | |
| 420,000 | | | FTI Consulting (a) | | | 28,753 | | |
| | | | Financial Consulting Firm | | | | | |
| 2,000,000 | | | Voyager Learning (a)(b) | | | 10,900 | | |
| | | | Education Services for the K-12 Market | | | | | |
| 2,000,000 | | | Infogroup | | | 8,780 | | |
| | | | Business Data for Sales Leads | | | | | |
| 250,000 | | | Getty Images (a) | | | 8,483 | | |
| | | | Photographs for Publications & Electronic Media | | | | | |
| | | 144,501 | | |
| | > Telecommunications Equipment 0.8% | |
| 15,374,600 | | | Tellabs (a) | | | 71,492 | | |
| | | | Telecommunications Equipment | | | | | |
| 2,030,000 | | | Polycom (a) | | | 49,451 | | |
| | | | Video Conferencing Equipment | | | | | |
| 655,000 | | | Ciena (a) | | | 15,176 | | |
| | | | Optical Transport & Broadband Access Equipment | | | | | |
| | | 136,119 | | |
| | > Publishing 0.6% | |
| 1,200,000 | | | NAVTEQ (a) | | | 92,400 | | |
| | | | Map Data for Electronic Devices | | | | | |
| 1,300,000 | | | Informa Group (United Kingdom) | | | 10,694 | | |
| | | | Global Publisher & Event Organizer | | | | | |
| 900,000 | | | Prisa (Spain) | | | 9,636 | | |
| | | | Leading Spanish-speaking Publisher | | | | | |
| | | 112,730 | | |
| | > Computer Services 0.6% | |
| 5,000,000 | | | iGate (a)(b) | | | 40,650 | | |
| | | | IT & Business Process Outsourcing Services | | | | | |
| 4,600,000 | | | Hackett Group (a)(b) | | | 26,404 | | |
| | | | IT Integration & Best Practice Research | | | | | |
| 1,150,000 | | | SRA International (a) | | | 25,829 | | |
| | | | Government IT Services | | | | | |
| 406,531 | | | Virtusa (a) | | | 4,118 | | |
| | | | Offshore IT Outsourcing | | | | | |
| | | 97,001 | | |
| | > Electronics Distribution 0.5% | |
| 3,240,000 | | | Avnet (a) | | | 88,387 | | |
| | | | Electronic Components Distribution | | | | | |
| | | 88,387 | | |
| | > Consumer Software 0.5% | |
| 3,000,000 | | | THQ (a) | | | 60,780 | | |
| | | | Entertainment Software | | | | | |
| 650,000 | | | Activision (a) | | | 22,145 | | |
| | | | Entertainment Software | | | | | |
| | | 82,925 | | |
| | > Contract Manufacturing 0.4% | |
| 1,475,000 | | | Plexus (a) | | | 40,828 | | |
| | | | Electronic Manufacturing Services | | | | | |
| 24,250,000 | | | Sanmina-SCI (a) | | | 31,040 | | |
| | | | Electronic Manufacturing Services | | | | | |
| | | 71,868 | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Columbia Acorn Fund
Statement of Investments (Unaudited), continued
Number of Shares | | | | Value (000) | |
| | > Satellite Broadcasting & Services 0.3% | |
| 1,456,700 | | | SES Global (France) | | $ | 36,925 | | |
| | | | Satellite Broadcasting Services | | | | | |
| 520,000 | | | Liberty Media - Entertainment (a) | | | 12,600 | | |
| | | | Satellite TV Operations & CATV Programming | | | | | |
| | | 49,525 | | |
| | > Television Programming 0.1% | |
| 2,000,000 | | | Lions Gate Entertainment (a) | | | 20,720 | | |
| | | | Film & TV Studio | | | | | |
| | | 20,720 | | |
| | > Advertising 0.1% | |
| 1,250,000 | | | VisionChina Media - ADR (China) (a) | | | 19,838 | | |
| | | | Advertising on Digital Screens in China's Mass Transit System | | | | | |
| | | 19,838 | | |
| | > Radio 0.1% | |
| 1,400,000 | | | Saga Communications (a)(b) | | | 7,014 | | |
| | | | Radio Stations in Small- & Mid-sized Cities | | | | | |
| 1,500,000 | | | Cumulus Media (a) | | | 5,910 | | |
| | | | Radio Stations in Small Cities | | | | | |
| 1,541,000 | | | Salem Communications (b) | | | 3,036 | | |
| | | | Radio Stations for Religious Programming | | | | | |
| 2,400,000 | | | Spanish Broadcasting System (a)(b) | | | 2,736 | | |
| | | | Spanish Language Radio Stations | | | | | |
| | | 18,696 | | |
| | > TV Broadcasting 0.1% | |
| 2,500,000 | | | Entravision Communications (a) | | | 10,050 | | |
| | | | Spanish Language TV & Radio Stations | | | | | |
| 1,750,000 | | | Gray Television | | | 5,023 | | |
| | | | Mid-market Affiliated TV Stations | | | | | |
| | | 15,073 | | |
Information: Total | | | 4,360,125 | | |
Industrial Goods & Services 18.9% | | | |
| | > Machinery 7.2% | |
| 5,000,000 | | | Ametek | | | 236,100 | | |
| | | | Aerospace/Industrial Instruments | | | | | |
| 4,200,000 | | | Donaldson (b) | | | 187,488 | | |
| | | | Industrial Air Filtration | | | | | |
| 3,500,000 | | | Clarcor (b) | | | 122,850 | | |
| | | | Mobile & Industrial Filters | | | | | |
| 2,200,000 | | | ESCO Technologies (a)(b) | | | 103,224 | | |
| | | | Automatic Electric Meter Readers | | | | | |
| 2,850,000 | | | Pentair | | | 99,807 | | |
| | | | Pumps & Water Treatment | | | | | |
| 1,800,000 | | | Kaydon (b) | | | 92,538 | | |
| | | | Specialized Friction & Motion Control Products | | | | | |
| 1,250,000 | | | Nordson | | | 91,112 | | |
| | | | Dispensing Systems for Adhesives & Coatings | | | | | |
| 2,050,000 | | | Mine Safety Appliances (b) | | | 81,980 | | |
| | | | Safety Equipment | | | | | |
| 1,400,000 | | | Pall | | | 55,552 | | |
| | | | Filtration & Fluids Clarification | | | | | |
| 1,350,000 | | | Toro | | | 44,915 | | |
| | | | Turf Maintenance Equipment | | | | | |
Number of Shares | | | | Value (000) | |
| 1,100,000 | | | MOOG (a) | | $ | 40,964 | | |
| | | | Motion Control Products for Aerospace, Defense & Industrial Markets | | | | | |
| 1,900,000 | | | Oshkosh Truck | | | 39,311 | | |
| | | | Specialty Truck Manufacturer | | | | | |
| 423,000 | | | Lincoln Electric | | | 33,290 | | |
| | | | Welding Equipment & Consumables | | | | | |
| 360,000 | | | Union Tool (Japan) | | | 10,476 | | |
| | | | Precision Drill Bit Manufacturer | | | | | |
| | | 1,239,607 | | |
| | > Other Industrial Services 3.1% | |
| 5,500,000 | | | Expeditors International of Washington | | | 236,500 | | |
| | | | International Freight Forwarder | | | | | |
| 1,900,000 | | | Forward Air (b) | | | 65,740 | | |
| | | | Freight Transportation Between Airports | | | | | |
| 2,250,000 | | | UTI Worldwide | | | 44,887 | | |
| | | | Global Logistics & Freight Forwarding | | | | | |
| 1,750,000 | | | Mobile Mini (a)(b) | | | 35,000 | | |
| | | | Portable Storage Units Leasing | | | | | |
| 2,000,000 | | | American Reprographics (a) | | | 33,300 | | |
| | | | Document Management & Logistics | | | | | |
| 2,300,000 | | | TrueBlue (a)(b) | | | 30,383 | | |
| | | | Temporary Manual Labor | | | | | |
| 1,122,000 | | | Imtech (Netherlands) | | | 26,374 | | |
| | | | Engineering & Technical Services | | | | | |
| 2,000,000 | | | American Commercial Lines (a) | | | 21,860 | | |
| | | | Operator/Builder of Inland Barges | | | | | |
| 600,000 | | | G&K Services | | | 18,276 | | |
| | | | Uniform Rental | | | | | |
| 800,000 | | | Intertek Testing (United Kingdom) | | | 15,744 | | |
| | | | Testing, Inspection & Certification Services | | | | | |
| 615,000 | | | TAL International Group | | | 13,985 | | |
| | | | Intermodal Freight Containers Leasing | | | | | |
| | | 542,049 | | |
| | > Industrial Materials & Specialty Chemicals 2.3% | |
| 1,950,000 | | | Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile - ADR (Chile) | | | 90,870 | | |
| | | | Producer of Specialty Fertilizers, Lithium & Iodine | | | | | |
| 1,000,000 | | | Cytec Industries | | | 54,560 | | |
| | | | Aerospace Composites & Specialty Chemical | | | | | |
| 600,000 | | | Greif | | | 38,418 | | |
| | | | Industrial Packaging | | | | | |
| 1,260,000 | | | Albany International | | | 36,540 | | |
| | | | Paper Machine Clothing & Advanced Textiles | | | | | |
| 400,000 | | | Novozymes (Denmark) | | | 36,144 | | |
| | | | Industrial Enzymes | | | | | |
| 900,000 | | | Albemarle | | | 35,919 | | |
| | | | Refinery Catalysts & Other Specialty Chemicals | | | | | |
| 15,000 | | | Sika (Switzerland) | | | 23,611 | | |
| | | | Chemicals for Construction & Industrial Applications | | | | | |
| 1,378,000 | | | Drew Industries (a)(b) | | | 21,979 | | |
| | | | RV & Manufactured Home Components | | | | | |
| 2,850,000 | | | Kansai Paint (Japan) | | | 19,727 | | |
| | | | Paint Producer in Japan, India, China & Southeast Asia | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Number of Shares | | | | Value (000) | |
| | > Industrial Materials & Specialty Chemicals—continued | |
| 267,200 | | | Carbone Lorraine (France) | | $ | 14,728 | | |
| | | | Advanced Industrial Materials | | | | | |
| 350,000 | | | Aptargroup | | | 14,683 | | |
| | | | Dispensing Systems for Consumer Products & Pharmaceuticals | | | | | |
| 101,500 | | | Intrepid Potash (a) | | | 6,677 | | |
| | | | U.S. Potash Producer | | | | | |
| | | 393,856 | | |
| | > Industrial Distribution 1.9% | |
| 1,925,000 | | | Airgas | | | 112,401 | | |
| | | | Industrial Gas Distributor | | | | | |
| 1,300,000 | | | WW Grainger | | | 106,340 | | |
| | | | Industrial Distribution | | | | | |
| 2,100,000 | | | Watsco (b) | | | 87,780 | | |
| | | | HVAC Distribution | | | | | |
| 1,700,000 | | | Interline Brands (a)(b) | | | 27,081 | | |
| | | | Industrial Distribution | | | | | |
| | | 333,602 | | |
| | > Construction 1.4% | |
| 750,000 | | | Martin Marietta Materials | | | 77,692 | | |
| | | | Aggregates | | | | | |
| 2,200,000 | | | Simpson Manufacturing | | | 52,228 | | |
| | | | Wall Joint Maker | | | | | |
| 850,000 | | | Texas Industries | | | 47,711 | | |
| | | | Aggregates, Cement & Concrete | | | | | |
| 775,000 | | | Vulcan Materials | | | 46,330 | | |
| | | | Aggregates, Concrete & Asphalt | | | | | |
| 484,000 | | | M/I Homes | | | 7,613 | | |
| | | | Home Builder | | | | | |
| | | 231,574 | | |
| | > Conglomerates 0.9% | |
| 4,150,500 | | | Hexagon (Sweden) | | | 75,809 | | |
| | | | Measurement Equipment & Polymers | | | | | |
| 2,822,455 | | | Aalberts Industries (Netherlands) | | | 53,326 | | |
| | | | Flow Control & Heat Treatment | | | | | |
| 600,000 | | | Ibiden (Japan) | | | 21,811 | | |
| | | | Electronic Parts & Ceramics | | | | | |
| | | 150,946 | | |
| | > Outsourcing Services 0.8% | |
| 2,300,000 | | | Quanta Services (a) | | | 76,521 | | |
| | | | Electrical & Telecom Construction Services | | | | | |
| 2,025,000 | | | Administaff (b) | | | 56,477 | | |
| | | | Professional Employer Organization | | | | | |
| 600,000 | | | GP Strategies (a) | | | 6,030 | | |
| | | | Training Programs | | | | | |
| | | 139,028 | | |
| | > Waste Management 0.7% | |
| 2,250,000 | | | Waste Connections (a) | | | 71,842 | | |
| | | | Solid Waste Management | | | | | |
| 4,130,000 | | | Allied Waste Industries (a) | | | 52,121 | | |
| | | | Solid Waste Management | | | | | |
| | | 123,963 | | |
| | > Electrical Components 0.4% | |
| 1,100,000 | | | Acuity Brands | | | 52,888 | | |
| | | | Commercial Lighting Fixtures | | | | | |
Number of Shares | | | | Value (000) | |
| 1,125,000 | | | Ushio (Japan) | | $ | 18,382 | | |
| | | | Industrial Light Sources | | | | | |
| | | 71,270 | | |
| | > Steel 0.2% | |
| 550,000 | | | Commercial Metals | | | 20,735 | | |
| | | | Vertically Integrated Steelmaker | | | | | |
| 322,790 | | | Haynes International (a) | | | 18,576 | | |
| | | | Producer of High Performance Alloys | | | | | |
| | | 39,311 | | |
Industrial Goods & Services: Total | | | 3,265,206 | | |
Energy & Minerals 14.6% | | | |
| | > Oil & Gas Producers 7.1% | |
| 2,700,000 | | | Ultra Petroleum (a) | | | 265,140 | | |
| | | | Oil & Gas Producer | | | | | |
| 2,675,000 | | | XTO Energy | | | 183,264 | | |
| | | | Oil & Gas Producer | | | | | |
| 3,600,000 | | | Southwestern Energy (a) | | | 171,396 | | |
| | | | Oil & Gas Producer | | | | | |
| 2,400,000 | | | Equitable Resources | | | 165,744 | | |
| | | | Natural Gas Producer & Utility | | | | | |
| 1,700,000 | | | Carrizo Oil & Gas (a)(b) | | | 115,753 | | |
| | | | Explores for Natural Gas & Crude Oil | | | | | |
| 1,500,000 | | | Range Resources | | | 98,310 | | |
| | | | Oil & Gas Producer | | | | | |
| 5,020,550 | | | Pacific Rubiales Energy (Canada) (a) | | | 66,123 | | |
| | | | Oil Production & Exploration in Colombia | | | | | |
| 1,400,000 | | | Denbury Resources (a) | | | 51,100 | | |
| | | | Oil Producer Using Co2 Injection | | | | | |
| 2,400,000 | | | Tullow Oil (United Kingdom) | | | 45,653 | | |
| | | | Oil & Gas Producer | | | | | |
| 350,000 | | | Cabot Oil & Gas | | | 23,706 | | |
| | | | Large Natural Gas Producer in Appalachia & Gulf Coast | | | | | |
| 745,627 | | | Rex Energy (a) | | | 19,685 | | |
| | | | Oil & Gas Producer | | | | | |
| 2,000,000 | | | Vaalco Energy (a) | | | 16,940 | | |
| | | | Oil & Gas Producer | | | | | |
| 762,000 | | | UTS Energy (Canada) (a) | | | 4,454 | | |
| | | | Operator of Canadian Oil Sands Mines | | | | | |
| | | 1,227,268 | | |
| | > Oil Services 7.0% | |
| 5,340,000 | | | FMC Technologies (a) | | | 410,806 | | |
| | | | Oil & Gas Wellhead Manufacturer | | | | | |
| 3,988,636 | | | Fugro (Netherlands) (b) | | | 340,685 | | |
| | | | Oilfield Services | | | | | |
| 1,200,000 | | | Atwood Oceanics (a) | | | 149,208 | | |
| | | | Offshore Drilling Contractor | | | | | |
| 1,055,000 | | | Exterran Holdings (a) | | | 75,422 | | |
| | | | Natural Gas Compressor Rental & Fabrication | | | | | |
| 1,675,000 | | | Dresser-Rand Group (a) | | | 65,493 | | |
| | | | Largest Manufacturer of Compressors | | | | | |
| 1,750,000 | | | Tesco (a) | | | 55,913 | | |
| | | | Developing New Well Drilling Technologies | | | | | |
| 1,988,000 | | | Tetra Technologies (a) | | | 47,135 | | |
| | | | U.S.-based Service Company with Life of Field Approach | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Statement of Investments (Unaudited), continued
Number of Shares | | | | Value (000) | |
| | > Oil Services—continued | |
| 1,283,100 | | | ShawCor (Canada) | | $ | 45,299 | | |
| | | | Oil & Gas Pipeline Products | | | | | |
| 655,814 | | | SBM Offshore (Netherlands) | | | 24,203 | | |
| | | | Builds & Leases Offshore Vessels to Process & Store Crude Oil | | | | | |
| 115,515 | | | Bristow (a) | | | 5,717 | | |
| | | | Largest Provider of Helicopter Services to Offshore Oil & Gas Producers | | | | | |
| | | 1,219,881 | | |
| | > Mining 0.3% | |
| 7,725,000 | | | Uranium One (South Africa) (a) | | | 36,364 | | |
| | | | Uranium Mines in South Africa, Kazakhstan, Australia & the U.S. | | | | | |
| 1,000,000 | | | Ivanhoe Mines (Canada) (a) | | | 10,836 | | |
| | | | Copper Mine Project in Mongolia | | | | | |
| | | 47,200 | | |
| | > Oil Refining, Marketing & Distribution 0.1% | |
| 435,000 | | | Oneok | | | 21,241 | | |
| | | | Natural Gas Distribution, Pipeline Processing & Trading | | | | | |
| | | 21,241 | | |
| | > Alternative Energy 0.1% | |
| 1,730,000 | | | Synthesis Energy Systems (a) | | | 15,570 | | |
| | | | Owner/Operator of Gasification Plants | | | | | |
| | | 15,570 | | |
Energy & Minerals: Total | | | 2,531,160 | | |
Consumer Goods & Services 13.5% | | | |
| | > Retail 3.1% | |
| 3,140,000 | | | Abercrombie & Fitch | | | 196,815 | | |
| | | | Teen Apparel Retailer | | | | | |
| 4,850,000 | | | Urban Outfitters (a) | | | 151,272 | | |
| | | | Apparel & Home Specialty Retailer | | | | | |
| 1,975,000 | | | J Crew Group (a) | | | 65,195 | | |
| | | | Multi-channel Branded Retailer | | | | | |
| 2,523,067 | | | Talbots | | | 29,242 | | |
| | | | Women's Specialty Retailer | | | | | |
| 4,930,000 | | | Chico's FAS (a) | | | 26,474 | | |
| | | | Women's Specialty Retailer | | | | | |
| 700,000 | | | Lululemon Athletica (a) | | | 20,342 | | |
| | | | Premium Active Apparel Retailer | | | | | |
| 2,800,000 | | | Christopher & Banks (b) | | | 19,040 | | |
| | | | Women's Apparel Retailer | | | | | |
| 1,200,000 | | | Gaiam (a)(b) | | | 16,212 | | |
| | | | Healthy Living Catalogs & E-Commerce | | | | | |
| 550,000 | | | Family Dollar | | | 10,967 | | |
| | | | Discount Retailer | | | | | |
| | | 535,559 | | |
| | > Other Consumer Services 2.0% | |
| 2,200,000 | | | ITT Educational Services (a)(b) | | | 181,786 | | |
| | | | Post-secondary Degree Services | | | | | |
| 1,275,000 | | | Weight Watchers International | | | 45,403 | | |
| | | | Weight Loss Programs | | | | | |
| 925,000 | | | Life Time Fitness (a) | | | 27,334 | | |
| | | | Sport & Fitness Club Operator | | | | | |
Number of Shares | | | | Value (000) | |
| 1,500,000 | | | Career Education (a) | | $ | 21,915 | | |
| | | | Post-secondary Education | | | | | |
| 1,500,000 | | | Universal Technical Institute (a)(b) | | | 18,690 | | |
| | | | Vocational Training | | | | | |
| 2,550,000 | | | Princeton Review (a)(b) | | | 17,238 | | |
| | | | College Preparation Courses | | | | | |
| 2,100,000 | | | Park24 (Japan) | | | 12,716 | | |
| | | | Parking Lot Operator | | | | | |
| 110,000 | | | Pierre & Vacances (France) | | | 11,316 | | |
| | | | Vacation Apartment Lets | | | | | |
| 100,000 | | | Lincoln Technical Institute (a) | | | 1,163 | | |
| | | | Vocational Training | | | | | |
| | | 337,561 | | |
| | > Apparel 1.7% | |
| 7,330,000 | | | Coach (a) | | | 211,691 | | |
| | | | Designer & Retailer of Branded Leather Accessories | | | | | |
| 3,000,000 | | | Billabong International (Australia) | | | 31,060 | | |
| | | | Action Sports Apparel Brand Manager | | | | | |
| 900,000 | | | True Religion Apparel (a) | | | 23,985 | | |
| | | | Premium Denim | | | | | |
| 1,069,000 | | | Oxford Industries (b) | | | 20,471 | | |
| | | | Branded & Private Label Apparel | | | | | |
| 550,000 | | | Under Armour (a) | | | 14,102 | | |
| | | | Performance Apparel Wholesaler | | | | | |
| | | 301,309 | | |
| | > Travel 1.3% | |
| 2,390,000 | | | Vail Resorts (a)(b) | | | 102,364 | | |
| | | | Ski Resort Operator & Developer | | | | | |
| 4,000,000 | | | Expedia (a) | | | 73,520 | | |
| | | | Online Travel Services Company | | | | | |
| 2,100,000 | | | Choice Hotels | | | 55,650 | | |
| | | | Franchisor of Budget Hotel Brands | | | | | |
| | | 231,534 | | |
| | > Furniture & Textiles 1.1% | |
| 4,000,000 | | | Herman Miller (b) | | | 99,560 | | |
| | | | Office Furniture | | | | | |
| 3,800,000 | | | Knoll (b) | | | 46,170 | | |
| | | | Office Furniture | | | | | |
| 2,000,000 | | | HNI | | | 35,320 | | |
| | | | Office Furniture & Fireplaces | | | | | |
| 600,000 | | | American Woodmark | | | 12,678 | | |
| | | | Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturer | | | | | |
| | | 193,728 | | |
| | > Nondurables 1.0% | |
| 1,010,000 | | | Chattem (a)(b) | | | 65,701 | | |
| | | | Personal Care Products | | | | | |
| 2,500,000 | | | Jarden (a) | | | 45,600 | | |
| | | | Branded Household Products | | | | | |
| 1,900,000 | | | Helen of Troy (a)(b) | | | 30,628 | | |
| | | | Hair Dryers & Curling Irons | | | | | |
| 1,000,000 | | | Scotts Miracle-Gro | | | 17,570 | | |
| | | | Consumer Lawn & Garden Products | | | | | |
| 225,000 | | | Energizer Holdings (a) | | | 16,445 | | |
| | | | Household & Personal Care Products | | | | | |
| | | 175,944 | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Number of Shares | | | | Value (000) | |
| | > Casinos & Gaming 0.8% | |
| 1,700,000 | | | Penn National Gaming (a) | | $ | 54,655 | | |
| | | | Regional Casino Operator | | | | | |
| 4,050,000 | | | Pinnacle Entertainment (a)(b) | | | 42,485 | | |
| | | | Regional Casino Operator | | | | | |
| 2,380,000 | | | Intralot (Greece) | | | 40,844 | | |
| | | | Lottery & Gaming Systems & Services | | | | | |
| | | 137,984 | | |
| | > Leisure Products 0.7% | |
| 800,751 | | | International Speedway | | | 31,253 | | |
| | | | Largest Motorsports Racetrack Owner & Operator | | | | | |
| 1,416,000 | | | Speedway Motorsports | | | 28,858 | | |
| | | | Motorsports Racetrack Owner & Operator | | | | | |
| 1,250,000 | | | Thor Industries | | | 26,575 | | |
| | | | RV & Bus Manufacturer | | | | | |
| 5,410,390 | | | Ducati Motor (Italy) (a) | | | 13,945 | | |
| | | | Motorcycles & Related Merchandise | | | | | |
| 2,766,000 | | | Fleetwood Enterprises (a) | | | 7,247 | | |
| | | | RV & Manufactured Home Maker | | | | | |
| 640,000 | | | Winnebago | | | 6,521 | | |
| | | | Premier Motorhome Maker | | | | | |
| | | 114,399 | | |
| | > Restaurants 0.6% | |
| 2,145,000 | | | Sonic (a) | | | 31,746 | | |
| | | | Quick Service Restaurant | | | | | |
| 1,000,000 | | | Red Robin Gourmet Burgers (a)(b) | | | 27,740 | | |
| | | | Casual Dining Restaurant | | | | | |
| 1,150,000 | | | Cheesecake Factory (a) | | | 18,296 | | |
| | | | Casual Dining Restaurants | | | | | |
| 1,800,000 | | | AFC Enterprises (a)(b) | | | 14,382 | | |
| | | | Popeyes Restaurants | | | | | |
| 800,000 | | | California Pizza Kitchen (a) | | | 8,952 | | |
| | | | Casual Dining Restaurant | | | | | |
| | | 101,116 | | |
| | > Food & Beverage 0.6% | |
| 1,600,000 | | | Hansen Natural (a) | | | 46,112 | | |
| | | | Alternative Beverages | | | | | |
| 4,600,000 | | | Smart Balance (a)(b) | | | 33,166 | | |
| | | | Healthy Food Products | | | | | |
| 700,000 | | | IAWS Group (Ireland) | | | 17,524 | | |
| | | | Baked Goods | | | | | |
| | | 96,802 | | |
| | > Consumer Goods Distribution 0.3% | |
| 2,890,000 | | | Pool (b) | | | 51,326 | | |
| | | | Distributor of Swimming Pool Supplies & Equipment | | | | | |
| | | 51,326 | | |
| | > Cruise Lines 0.1% | |
| 1,000,000 | | | Royal Caribbean Cruises | | | 22,470 | | |
| | | | Largest Cruise Line | | | | | |
| | | 22,470 | | |
| | > Other Entertainment 0.1% | |
| 435,000 | | | CTS Eventim (Germany) | | | 17,430 | | |
| | | | Event Ticket Sales | | | | | |
| | | 17,430 | | |
Number of Shares | | | | Value (000) | |
| | > Other Durable Goods 0.1% | |
| 1,500,000 | | | Champion Enterprises (a) | | $ | 8,775 | | |
| | | | Manufactured Homes | | | | | |
| 172,000 | | | Cavco Industries (a) | | | 5,630 | | |
| | | | Higher End Manufactured Homes | | | | | |
| | | 14,405 | | |
Consumer Goods & Services: Total | | | 2,331,567 | | |
Finance 12.3% | | | |
| | > Insurance 4.0% | |
| 1,748,000 | | | Leucadia National | | | 82,051 | | |
| | | | Insurance Holding Company | | | | | |
| 8,250,000 | | | Conseco (a) | | | 81,840 | | |
| | | | Life, Long-term Care & Medical Supplement Insurance | | | | | |
| 1,200,000 | | | Assurant | | | 79,152 | | |
| | | | Specialty Insurance | | | | | |
| 3,565,000 | | | HCC Insurance Holdings | | | 75,364 | | |
| | | | Specialty Insurance | | | | | |
| 2,120,000 | | | Philadelphia Consolidated Holding (a) | | | 72,017 | | |
| | | | Specialty Insurance | | | | | |
| 2,000,000 | | | Delphi Financial Group | | | 46,280 | | |
| | | | Group Employee Benefit Products & Services | | | | | |
| 107,447 | | | Markel (a) | | | 39,433 | | |
| | | | Specialty Insurance | | | | | |
| 995,000 | | | Protective Life | | | 37,860 | | |
| | | | Life Insurance | | | | | |
| 740,000 | | | StanCorp Financial Group | | | 34,750 | | |
| | | | Group Life & Disability Insurance | | | | | |
| 1,000,000 | | | Endurance Specialty Holdings | | | 30,790 | | |
| | | | Commercial Lines Insurance/Reinsurance | | | | | |
| 564,515 | | | Navigators Group (a) | | | 30,512 | | |
| | | | Specialty Insurance | | | | | |
| 1,420,000 | | | Selective Insurance Group | | | 26,639 | | |
| | | | Commercial & Personal Lines Insurance | | | | | |
| 1,000,000 | | | Aspen Insurance | | | 23,670 | | |
| | | | Commercial Lines Insurance/Reinsurance | | | | | |
| 1,917,308 | | | Meadowbrook Insurance Group (b) | | | 10,162 | | |
| | | | Specialty Insurance Products & Services | | | | | |
| 500,000 | | | Stewart Information Services | | | 9,670 | | |
| | | | Title Company | | | | | |
| | | 680,190 | | |
| | > Banks 2.9% | |
| 3,500,000 | | | BOK Financial (b) | | | 187,075 | | |
| | | | Tulsa-based Southwest Bank | | | | | |
| 3,511,000 | | | Associated Banc-Corp | | | 67,727 | | |
| | | | Midwest Bank | | | | | |
| 3,750,000 | | | TCF Financial | | | 45,113 | | |
| | | | Great Lakes Bank | | | | | |
| 1,960,000 | | | MB Financial (b) | | | 44,041 | | |
| | | | Chicago Bank | | | | | |
| 2,730,000 | | | Valley National Bancorp | | | 43,052 | | |
| | | | New Jersey/New York Bank | | | | | |
| 2,246,000 | | | Glacier Bancorp | | | 35,914 | | |
| | | | Mountain States Bank | | | | | |
| 400,000 | | | SVB Financial Group (a) | | | 19,244 | | |
| | | | Bank to Venture Capitalists | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Columbia Acorn Fund
Statement of Investments (Unaudited), continued
Number of Shares | | | | Value (000) | |
| | > Banks—continued | |
| 1,700,000 | | | Nara Bancorp (b) | | $ | 18,241 | | |
| | | | Korean Focused L.A. Bank | | | | | |
| 1,200,000 | | | TriCo Bancshares (b) | | | 13,140 | | |
| | | | California Central Valley Community Bank | | | | | |
| 1,057,061 | | | West Bancorporation (b) | | | 9,196 | | |
| | | | Des Moines Commercial Bank | | | | | |
| 837,000 | | | West Coast Bancorp (b) | | | 7,257 | | |
| | | | Portland Small Business Bank | | | | | |
| 450,000 | | | First Busey | | | 5,949 | | |
| | | | Illinois Bank | | | | | |
| 338,165 | | | Greene County Bancshares | | | 4,741 | | |
| | | | Tennessee Bank | | | | | |
| | | 500,690 | | |
| | > Brokerage & Money Management 2.1% | |
| 6,168,000 | | | SEI Investments | | | 145,071 | | |
| | | | Mutual Fund Administration & Investment Management | | | | | |
| 3,405,000 | | | Eaton Vance | | | 135,383 | | |
| | | | Specialty Mutual Funds | | | | | |
| 250,000 | | | Affiliated Managers Group (a) | | | 22,515 | | |
| | | | Asset Manager Holding Company | | | | | |
| 600,000 | | | Lazard | | | 20,490 | | |
| | | | Investment & Acquistition Advisory | | | | | |
| 600,000 | | | Cohen & Steers | | | 15,582 | | |
| | | | Top REIT Fund Manager | | | | | |
| 450,000 | | | Investment Technology Group (a) | | | 15,057 | | |
| | | | Electronic Trading | | | | | |
| 550,000 | | | KBW (a) | | | 11,319 | | |
| | | | Investment Bank to Financial Industry | | | | | |
| | | 365,417 | | |
| | > Finance Companies 1.7% | |
| 7,235,000 | | | AmeriCredit (a)(b) | | | 62,366 | | |
| | | | Auto Lending | | | | | |
| 1,675,000 | | | World Acceptance (a)(b) | | | 56,397 | | |
| | | | Personal Loans | | | | | |
| 2,000,000 | | | McGrath Rentcorp (b) | | | 49,180 | | |
| | | | Temporary Space & IT Rentals | | | | | |
| 795,000 | | | GATX | | | 35,242 | | |
| | | | Rail Car Lessor | | | | | |
| 2,500,000 | | | H&E Equipment Services (a)(b) | | | 30,050 | | |
| | | | Heavy Equipment Leasing | | | | | |
| 1,500,000 | | | CAI International (a)(b) | | | 26,100 | | |
| | | | International Container Leasing & Management | | | | | |
| 550,000 | | | Aaron Rents | | | 12,281 | | |
| | | | Rent to Own | | | | | |
| 850,000 | | | Electro Rent | | | 10,659 | | |
| | | | Test & Measurement Rentals | | | | | |
| 1,091,000 | | | Marlin Business Services (a)(b) | | | 7,561 | | |
| | | | Small Equipment Leasing | | | | | |
| | | 289,836 | | |
| | > Savings & Loans 1.6% | |
| 13,291,000 | | | People's United | | | 207,340 | | |
| | | | Connecticut Savings & Loan | | | | | |
| 750,000 | | | Housing Development Finance (India) | | | 33,713 | | |
| | | | Indian Mortgage Lender | | | | | |
| 1,825,000 | | | Washington Federal | | | 33,032 | | |
| | | | Traditional Thrift | | | | | |
Number of Shares | | | | Value (000) | |
| 360,000 | | | Provident New York Bancorp | | $ | 3,982 | | |
| | | | New York State Thrift | | | | | |
| 526,000 | | | Anchor Bancorp Wisconsin | | | 3,687 | | |
| | | | Wisconsin Thrift | | | | | |
| | | 281,754 | | |
Finance: Total | | | 2,117,887 | | |
Health Care 8.7% | | | |
| | > Medical Equipment & Devices 2.6% | |
| 1,350,000 | | | Alexion Pharmaceuticals (a) | | | 97,875 | | |
| | | | Biotech Focused on Orphan Diseases | | | | | |
| 3,516,000 | | | Hologic (a) | | | 76,649 | | |
| | | | Diagnostic & Medical Imaging Equipment for Women's Health | | | | | |
| 725,000 | | | Illumina (a) | | | 63,155 | | |
| | | | Leading Tools & Service Provider for Genetic Analysis | | | | | |
| 1,000,000 | | | Edwards Lifesciences (a) | | | 62,040 | | |
| | | | Heart Valves | | | | | |
| 870,000 | | | Vital Signs (b) | | | 49,398 | | |
| | | | Anesthesia, Respiratory & Sleep Products | | | | | |
| 700,000 | | | Haemonetics (a) | | | 38,822 | | |
| | | | Blood & Plasma Collection Equipment | | | | | |
| 700,000 | | | Kinetic Concepts (a) | | | 27,937 | | |
| | | | Wound Healing & Tissue Repair | | | | | |
| 775,030 | | | Orthofix International (a) | | | 22,437 | | |
| | | | Bone Fixation & Stimulation Devices | | | | | |
| | | 438,313 | | |
| | > Health Care Services 1.9% | |
| 1,400,000 | | | Charles River Laboratories (a) | | | 89,488 | | |
| | | | Pharmaceutical Research | | | | | |
| 1,650,000 | | | Rhoen-Klinikum (Germany) | | | 52,399 | | |
| | | | Health Care Services | | | | | |
| 3,000,000 | | | Eresearch Technology (a)(b) | | | 52,320 | | |
| | | | Clinical Research Services | | | | | |
| 1,250,000 | | | Psychiatric Solutions (a) | | | 47,300 | | |
| | | | Behavioral Health Services | | | | | |
| 2,250,000 | | | PSS World Medical (a) | | | 36,675 | | |
| | | | Medical Supplies | | | | | |
| 1,000,000 | | | Lincare Holdings (a) | | | 28,400 | | |
| | | | Home Health Care Services | | | | | |
| 300,000 | | | Pediatrix Medical Group (a) | | | 14,769 | | |
| | | | Physician Management for Pediatric & Anesthesia Practices | | | | | |
| 850,000 | | | Healthcare Services Group | | | 12,928 | | |
| | | | Outsourced Services to Long-term Care Industry | | | | | |
| | | 334,279 | | |
| | > Biotechnology & Drug Delivery 1.8% | |
| 2,441,000 | | | BioMarin (a) | | | 70,740 | | |
| | | | Biotech Focused on Orphan Diseases | | | | | |
| 1,660,000 | | | Auxilium Pharmaceuticals (a) | | | 55,809 | | |
| | | | Biotech Focused on Niche Disease Areas | | | | | |
| 3,970,000 | | | Seattle Genetics (a)(b) | | | 33,586 | | |
| | | | Antibody-based Therapies for Cancer | | | | | |
| 1,085,000 | | | Amylin (a) | | | 27,548 | | |
| | | | Biotech Company Focused on Diabetes & Obesity | | | | | |
| 550,000 | | | Myriad Genetics (a) | | | 25,036 | | |
| | | | Drugs/Diagnostics Hybrid | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Number of Shares | | | | Value (000) | |
| | > Biotechnology & Drug Delivery—continued | |
| 220,000 | | | United Therapeutics (a) | | $ | 21,505 | | |
| | | | Biotech Focused on Rare Diseases | | | | | |
| 3,050,000 | | | Medarex (a) | | | 20,161 | | |
| | | | Humanized Antibodies | | | | | |
| 5,325,000 | | | Nektar Therapeutics (a)(b) | | | 17,839 | | |
| | | | Drug Delivery Technologies | | | | | |
| 2,750,000 | | | Arena Pharmaceuticals (a) | | | 14,273 | | |
| | | | Novel Drug Targeting Technology | | | | | |
| 2,910,000 | | | Array Biopharma (a)(b) | | | 13,677 | | |
| | | | Drugs for Cancer & Inflammatory Diseases | | | | | |
| 2,000,000 | | | Pharmacopeia (a)(b) | | | 7,660 | | |
| | | | Biotech Company with Broad Early-stage Pipeline | | | | | |
| 2,770,000 | | | Neurogen (a)(b) | | | 2,853 | | |
| | | | Development-stage Biotech Focused on Neurology | | | | | |
| 2,520,000 | | | Decode Genetics (a) | | | 2,318 | | |
| | | | Drugs for Heart Attack, Asthma & Vascular Disease | | | | | |
| 1,249,999 | | | Perlegen Sciences (a)(c) | | | 362 | | |
| | | | Large Scale Gene Sequencing | | | | | |
| 359,944 | | | MicroDose Technologies (a)(c) | | | 324 | | |
| | | | Drug Inhaler Development | | | | | |
| 187,500 | | | Locus Pharmaceuticals, Series A-1, Pfd. (a)(c) | | | 188 | | |
| 96,644 | | | Locus Pharmaceuticals, Series B-1, Pfd. (a)(c) | | | 97 | | |
| | | | High Throughput Rational Drug Design | | | | | |
| | | 313,976 | | |
| | > Medical Supplies 1.8% | |
| 1,090,000 | | | Henry Schein (a) | | | 56,211 | | |
| | | | Largest Distributor of Healthcare Products | | | | | |
| 1,200,000 | | | Owens & Minor | | | 54,828 | | |
| | | | Distribution of Medical Supplies | | | | | |
| 2,200,000 | | | QIAGEN (Netherlands) (a) | | | 44,286 | | |
| | | | Life Science Company; DNA/RNA Purification | | | | | |
| 486,000 | | | Techne (a) | | | 37,612 | | |
| | | | Cytokines, Antibodies & Other Reagents for Life Science | | | | | |
| 1,250,000 | | | ICU Medical (a)(b) | | | 28,600 | | |
| | | | Intravenous Therapy Products | | | | | |
| 700,000 | | | Cooper | | | 26,005 | | |
| | | | Contact Lens Manufacturer | | | | | |
| 790,000 | | | Meridian Biosciences | | | 21,267 | | |
| | | | Niche Diagnostics/Life Science Company | | | | | |
| 400,000 | | | Idexx Laboratories (a) | | | 19,496 | | |
| | | | Diagnostic Equipment & Services for Veterinarians | | | | | |
| 500,000 | | | Immucor (a) | | | 12,940 | | |
| | | | Automated Blood Typing | | | | | |
| 375,000 | | | Luminex (a) | | | 7,706 | | |
| | | | Instrument/Consumables Supplier | | | | | |
| | | 308,951 | | |
| | > Pharmaceuticals 0.6% | |
| 1,115,000 | | | Cephalon (a) | | | 74,359 | | |
| | | | Specialty Pharmaceuticals for Pain, Central Nervous System & Oncology | | | | | |
| 4,000,000 | | | QLT (a)(b) | | | 13,720 | | |
| | | | Specialty Pharmaceuticals for Ophthalmology & Dermatology | | | | | |
Number of Shares | | | | Value (000) | |
| 2,456,700 | | | United Drug (Ireland) | | $ | 13,654 | | |
| | | | Irish Pharmaceutical Wholesaler & Outsourcer | | | | | |
| | | 101,733 | | |
Health Care: Total | | | 1,497,252 | | |
Other Industries 4.3% | | | |
| | > Real Estate 2.8% | |
| 3,150,000 | | | Gaylord Entertainment (a)(b) | | | 75,474 | | |
| | | | Convention Hotels | | | | | |
| 860,000 | | | Federal Realty Investment Trust | | | 59,340 | | |
| | | | Shopping Centers | | | | | |
| 650,000 | | | SL Green Realty | | | 53,768 | | |
| | | | Manhattan Office Buildings | | | | | |
| 1,320,000 | | | General Growth Properties | | | 46,240 | | |
| | | | Regional Shopping Malls | | | | | |
| 635,000 | | | Macerich Company | | | 39,452 | | |
| | | | Regional Shopping Malls | | | | | |
| 1,188,000 | | | Forest City Enterprises, Class B (b) | | | 38,313 | | |
| | | | Commercial & Residential Property Developer | | | | | |
| 850,000 | | | Digital Realty Trust | | | 34,773 | | |
| | | | Technology-focused Office Buildings | | | | | |
| 1,360,000 | | | BioMed Realty Trust | | | 33,361 | | |
| | | | Life Science-focused Office Buildings | | | | | |
| 900,000 | | | American Campus Communities | | | 25,056 | | |
| | | | Student Housing | | | | | |
| 715,000 | | | Corporate Office Properties | | | 24,546 | | |
| | | | Office Buildings | | | | | |
| 1,720,000 | | | Kite Realty Group (b) | | | 21,500 | | |
| | | | Community Shopping Centers | | | | | |
| 1,900,000 | | | DiamondRock Hospitality | | | 20,691 | | |
| | | | Hotel Owner | | | | | |
| 8,200 | | | Kenedix (Japan) | | | 10,039 | | |
| | | | Real Estate Investment Management | | | | | |
| 37,407 | | | Security Capital European Realty (Luxembourg) (a)(c)(d) | | | — | | |
| | | | Self Storage Properties | | | | | |
| | | 482,553 | | |
| | > Transportation 1.2% | |
| 3,000,000 | | | JB Hunt Transport Services | | | 99,840 | | |
| | | | Truck & Intermodal Carrier | | | | | |
| 3,000,000 | | | Heartland Express | | | 44,730 | | |
| | | | Regional Trucker | | | | | |
| 38,000,000 | | | Jiangsu Expressway (China) | | | 31,142 | | |
| | | | Chinese Toll Road Operator | | | | | |
| 1,550,000 | | | Rush Enterprises (a)(b) | | | 18,616 | | |
| | | | Truck Distribution | | | | | |
| 5,000,000 | | | China Shipping Development (China) | | | 15,005 | | |
| | | | China's Dominant Shipper for Oil & Coal | | | | | |
| | | 209,333 | | |
| | > Regulated Utilities 0.3% | |
| 1,800,000 | | | Northeast Utilities | | | 45,954 | | |
| | | | Regulated Electric Utility | | | | | |
| | | 45,954 | | |
Other Industries: Total | | | 737,840 | | |
Total Equities: 97.5% (Cost: $12,176,149) | | | 16,841,037 | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Statement of Investments (Unaudited), continued
Principal Amount (000) | | | | Value (000) | |
Short-Term Obligations 2.8% | | | |
| | > Commercial Paper 2.7% | |
$ | 50,000 | | | IBM International (e) 2.05% Due 7/01/08 | | $ | 50,000 | | |
| | | | Nestle Capital: (e) | | | | | |
| 46,000 | | | 2.04% Due 7/03/08 | | | 45,995 | | |
| 40,000 | | | 2.14% Due 7/02/08 | | | 39,998 | | |
| | | | General Electric Capital: | | | | | |
| 46,000 | | | 1.95% Due 7/07/08 | | | 45,985 | | |
| 40,000 | | | 2.00% Due 7/11/08 | | | 39,978 | | |
| | | | Toyota Motor Credit: | | | | | |
| 45,000 | | | 2.10% Due 7/08/08 | | | 44,982 | | |
| 35,000 | | | 2.10% Due 7/10/08 | | | 34,982 | | |
| 45,000 | | | AT&T (e) 2.19% Due 7/14/08 | | | 44,964 | | |
| 43,000 | | | Walgreen (e) 2.27% Due 7/09/08 | | | 42,978 | | |
| 43,000 | | | Dupont Ei De Nemours (e) 2.15% Due 7/31/08 | | | 42,923 | | |
| 35,000 | | | United Parcel Service (e) 2.02% Due 7/09/08 | | | 34,984 | | |
| | | 467,769 | | |
| | > Repurchase Agreement 0.1% | |
| 13,001 | | | Repurchase Agreement with Fixed Income Clearing Corp., dated 6/30/08, due 7/01/08 at 1.800%, collateralized by a U.S. Treasury Obligation, maturing 8/15/23, market value $13,266 (repurchase proceeds $13,002) | | | 13,001 | | |
| | | 13,001 | | |
Total Short-Term Obligations: (Amortized Cost: $480,770) | | | 480,770 | | |
Total Investments: 100.3% (Cost: $12,656,919)(f)(g) | | | 17,321,807 | | |
Cash and Other Assets Less Liabilities: (0.3)% | | | (47,608 | ) | |
Total Net Assets: 100% | | $ | 17,274,199 | | |
ADR = American Depositary Receipts
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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> Notes to Statements of Investments (dollar values in thousands)
(a) Non-income producing security.
(b) An affiliate may include any company in which the Fund owns five percent or more of its outstanding voting shares. Transactions in these affiliated companies during the six months ended June 30, 2008, are as follows:
Affiliates | | Balance of Shares Held 12/31/07 | | Purchases/ Additions | | Sales/ Reductions | | Balance of Shares Held 6/30/08 | | Value | | Dividend | |
Actuate | | | 5,000,000 | | | | - | | | | 1,657,000 | | | | 3,343,000 | | | $ | 13,071 | | | $ | - | | |
Administaff | | | 2,025,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 2,025,000 | | | | 56,477 | | | | 446 | | |
AFC Enterprises | | | 1,800,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,800,000 | | | | 14,382 | | | | - | | |
AmeriCredit | | | 7,235,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 7,235,000 | | | | 62,366 | | | | - | | |
Array Biopharma | | | 2,660,000 | | | | 250,000 | | | | - | | | | 2,910,000 | | | | 13,677 | | | | - | | |
Bally Technologies | | | 3,150,000 | | | | 250,000 | | | | - | | | | 3,400,000 | | | | 114,920 | | | | - | | |
Barrier Therapeutics* | | | 1,780,000 | | | | - | | | | 1,780,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | |
Belden CDT* | | | 2,280,000 | | | | 75,000 | | | | 230,000 | | | | 2,125,000 | | | | 71,995 | | | | 224 | | |
BOK Financial | | | 3,500,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 3,500,000 | | | | 187,075 | | | | 1,488 | | |
CAI International | | | 1,500,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 26,100 | | | | - | | |
Carrizo Oil & Gas | | | 1,656,000 | | | | 44,000 | | | | - | | | | 1,700,000 | | | | 115,753 | | | | - | | |
Chattem | | | 1,010,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,010,000 | | | | 65,701 | | | | - | | |
Christopher & Banks | | | 2,800,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 2,800,000 | | | | 19,040 | | | | 336 | | |
Clarcor | | | 3,500,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | �� | | 3,500,000 | | | | 122,850 | | | | 560 | | |
Cogent Communications | | | 2,836,000 | | | | 664,000 | | | | - | | | | 3,500,000 | | | | 46,900 | | | | - | | |
Collagenex Pharmaceuticals* | | | 1,200,000 | | | | - | | | | 1,200,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | |
Donaldson | | | 4,200,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 4,200,000 | | | | 187,488 | | | | 924 | | |
Drew Industries | | | 1,378,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,378,000 | | | | 21,979 | | | | - | | |
Epicor | | | 3,500,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 3,500,000 | | | | 24,185 | | | | - | | |
Eresearch Technology | | | 3,000,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 52,320 | | | | - | | |
ESCO Technologies | | | 2,200,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 2,200,000 | | | | 103,224 | | | | - | | |
Excel Technology | | | 735,000 | | | | - | | | | 75,223 | | | | 659,777 | | | | 14,726 | | | | - | | |
FARO Technologies | | | 1,044,000 | | | | 116,000 | | | | - | | | | 1,160,000 | | | | 29,197 | | | | - | | |
First Mutual Bancshares* | | | 400,000 | | | | - | | | | 400,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | |
Forest City Enterprises, Class B | | | 1,398,000 | | | | - | | | | 210,000 | | | | 1,188,000 | | | | 38,313 | | | | 218 | | |
Forward Air | | | 1,900,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,900,000 | | | | 65,740 | | | | 266 | | |
Fugro | | | 3,900,000 | | | | 88,636 | | | | - | | | | 3,988,636 | | | | 340,685 | | | | 7,601 | | |
Gaiam | | | 1,200,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,200,000 | | | | 16,212 | | | | - | | |
Gaylord Entertainment | | | 2,180,000 | | | | 970,000 | | | | - | | | | 3,150,000 | | | | 75,474 | | | | - | | |
General Communications | | | 2,241,000 | | | | 759,000 | | | | - | | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 20,610 | | | | - | | |
Gibraltar Industries* | | | 2,860,000 | | | | - | | | | 2,860,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 60 | | |
Glacier Bancorp* | | | 4,246,000 | | | | - | | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,246,000 | | | | 35,914 | | | | 941 | | |
H&E Equipment Services | | | 600,000 | | | | 1,900,000 | | | | - | | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 30,050 | | | | - | | |
Hackett Group | | | 4,600,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 4,600,000 | | | | 26,404 | | | | - | | |
Helen of Troy | | | 1,900,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,900,000 | | | | 30,628 | | | | - | | |
Herman Miller | | | 4,000,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 4,000,000 | | | | 99,560 | | | | 704 | | |
ICU Medical | | | 1,250,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,250,000 | | | | 28,600 | | | | - | | |
iGate | | | 5,000,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 40,650 | | | | - | | |
II-VI | | | 2,400,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 2,400,000 | | | | 83,808 | | | | - | | |
Informatica | | | 4,095,000 | | | | 1,605,000 | | | | - | | | | 5,700,000 | | | | 85,728 | | | | - | | |
Interline Brands | | | 1,700,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,700,000 | | | | 27,081 | | | | - | | |
ITT Educational Services | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 200,000 | | | | - | | | | 2,200,000 | | | | 181,786 | | | | - | | |
IXYS | | | 1,905,000 | | | | 130,000 | | | | - | | | | 2,035,000 | | | | 24,298 | | | | - | | |
Kaydon | | | 1,696,000 | | | | 104,000 | | | | - | | | | 1,800,000 | | | | 92,538 | | | | 540 | | |
Kenexa | | | 2,425,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 2,425,000 | | | | 45,687 | | | | - | | |
Kite Realty Group | | | 1,720,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,720,000 | | | | 21,500 | | | | 705 | | |
Knoll | | | 3,400,000 | | | | 400,000 | | | | - | | | | 3,800,000 | | | | 46,170 | | | | 912 | | |
Littelfuse | | | 1,420,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,420,000 | | | | 44,801 | | | | - | | |
Marchex* | | | 1,700,000 | | | | - | | | | 1,700,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 54 | | |
Marlin Business Services | | | 1,100,000 | | | | - | | | | 9,000 | | | | 1,091,000 | | | | 7,561 | | | | - | | |
MB Financial | | | 1,240,000 | | | | 720,000 | | | | - | | | | 1,960,000 | | | | 44,041 | | | | 619 | | |
McGrath Rentcorp | | | 1,700,000 | | | | 300,000 | | | | - | | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 49,180 | | | | 706 | | |
Meadowbrook Insurance Group | | | 2,000,000 | | | | - | | | | 82,692 | | | | 1,917,308 | | | | 10,162 | | | | 80 | | |
Mine Safety Appliances | | | 1,814,000 | | | | 236,000 | | | | - | | | | 2,050,000 | | | | 81,980 | | | | 891 | | |
Mobile Mini | | | 1,750,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,750,000 | | | | 35,000 | | | | - | | |
Nara Bancorp | | | - | | | | 1,700,000 | | | | - | | | | 1,700,000 | | | | 18,241 | | | | 73 | | |
Navigant Consulting | | | 2,500,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 48,900 | | | | - | | |
Nektar Therapeutics | | | 1,650,000 | | | | 3,675,000 | | | | - | | | | 5,325,000 | | | | 17,839 | | | | - | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Statement of Investments (Unaudited), continued
> Notes to Statements of Investments (dollar values in thousands)
Affiliates | | Balance of Shares Held 12/31/07 | | Purchases/ Additions | | Sales/ Reductions | | Balance of Shares Held 6/30/08 | | Value | | Dividend | |
Neurogen | | | 2,300,000 | | | | 470,000 | | | | - | | | | 2,770,000 | | | $ | 2,853 | | | $ | - | | |
Orthofix International* | | | 1,330,000 | | | | 113,000 | | | | 667,970 | | | | 775,030 | | | | 22,437 | | | | - | | |
Oxford Industries | | | 1,069,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,069,000 | | | | 20,471 | | | | 385 | | |
Pharmacopeia | | | 1,675,000 | | | | 325,000 | | | | - | | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 7,660 | | | | - | | |
Pinnacle Entertainment | | | 4,050,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 4,050,000 | | | | 42,485 | | | | - | | |
Pool | | | 2,890,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 2,890,000 | | | | 51,326 | | | | 723 | | |
Princeton Review | | | 2,550,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 2,550,000 | | | | 17,238 | | | | - | | |
QLT | | | 4,000,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 4,000,000 | | | | 13,720 | | | | - | | |
Quality Systems | | | 1,510,000 | | | | 840,000 | | | | 400,000 | | | | 1,950,000 | | | | 57,096 | | | | 923 | | |
Radiant Systems | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 550,000 | | | | - | | | | 3,050,000 | | | | 32,727 | | | | - | | |
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers | | | 1,000,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 27,740 | | | | - | | |
Rush Enterprises | | | 956,000 | | | | 594,000 | | | | - | | | | 1,550,000 | | | | 18,616 | | | | - | | |
Saga Communications | | | 1,400,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,400,000 | | | | 7,014 | | | | - | | |
Salem Communications | | | 1,541,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,541,000 | | | | 3,036 | | | | - | | |
Sanmina-SCI* | | | 29,500,000 | | | | - | | | | 5,250,000 | | | | 24,250,000 | | | | 31,040 | | | | - | | |
Seattle Genetics | | | 3,720,000 | | | | 250,000 | | | | - | | | | 3,970,000 | | | | 33,586 | | | | - | | |
Shuffle Master* | | | 2,430,000 | | | | - | | | | 1,380,000 | | | | 1,050,000 | | | | 5,187 | | | | - | | |
SkillSoft - ADR | | | 9,500,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 9,500,000 | | | | 85,880 | | | | - | | |
Smart Balance | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 3,100,000 | | | | - | | | | 4,600,000 | | | | 33,166 | | | | - | | |
Spanish Broadcasting System | | | 2,400,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 2,400,000 | | | | 2,736 | | | | - | | |
Supertex | | | 900,000 | | | | 135,000 | | | | - | | | | 1,035,000 | | | | 24,157 | | | | - | | |
Switch & Data Facilities | | | 2,000,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 33,980 | | | | - | | |
TW Telecom | | | 8,000,000 | | | | 100,000 | | | | - | | | | 8,100,000 | | | | 129,843 | | | | - | | |
TriCo Bancshares | | | 900,000 | | | | 300,000 | | | | - | | | | 1,200,000 | | | | 13,140 | | | | 312 | | |
TrueBlue | | | 2,300,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 2,300,000 | | | | 30,383 | | | | - | | |
Universal Technical Institute | | | 1,500,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 18,690 | | | | 135 | | |
Vail Resorts | | | 2,390,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 2,390,000 | | | | 102,364 | | | | - | | |
Viad | | | 1,453,000 | | | | 47,000 | | | | - | | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 38,685 | | | | 120 | | |
Vital Signs | | | 870,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 870,000 | | | | 49,398 | | | | 183 | | |
Voyager Learning | | | 2,000,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 10,900 | | | | - | | |
Watsco | | | 2,375,000 | | | | - | | | | 275,000 | | | | 2,100,000 | | | | 87,780 | | | | 2,019 | | |
West Bancorporation | | | 1,312,000 | | | | - | | | | 254,939 | | | | 1,057,061 | | | | 9,196 | | | | 402 | | |
West Coast Bancorp | | | 1,437,000 | | | | - | | | | 600,000 | | | | 837,000 | | | | 7,257 | | | | 307 | | |
World Acceptance | | | 1,675,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,675,000 | | | | 56,397 | | | | - | | |
Total of Affiliated Transactions | | | 242,812,000 | | | | 21,010,636 | | | | 21,031,824 | | | | 242,790,812 | | | $ | 4,306,751 | | | $ | 23,857 | | |
* At June 30, 2008, the Fund owned less than five percent or more of the company's outstanding voting shares.
The aggregate cost and value of these companies at June 30, 2008, was $3,633,643 and $4,306,751, respectively. Investments in affiliate companies represented 24.9% of the Fund's total net assets at June 30, 2008.
(c) Denotes a restricted security, which is subject to restrictions on resale under federal securities laws. These securities are valued in good faith by the board of trustees. At June 30, 2008, these securities amounted to $971, which represented less than 0.01% of total net assets.
Additional information on these securities is as follows:
Security | | Acquisition Dates | | Shares | | Cost | | Value | |
Perlegen Sciences | | 3/30/01 | | | 1,249,999 | | | $ | 4,500 | | | $ | 362 | | |
Locus Pharmaceuticals, Series A-1, Pfd. | | 9/5/01 | | | 187,500 | | | | 7,500 | | | | 188 | | |
MicroDose Technologies | | 11/24/00 | | | 359,944 | | | | 2,005 | | | | 324 | | |
Locus Pharmaceuticals, Series B-1, Pfd. | | 2/8/07 | | | 96,644 | | | | 280 | | | | 97 | | |
Security Capital European Realty | | 8/20/98 | | | 37,407 | | | | 205 | | | | - | | |
| | | | | | | | $ | 14,490 | | | $ | 971 | | |
(d) Security has no value.
(e) Securities exempt from registration under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may only be resold in exempt transactions to qualified buyers. Private resales of these securities to qualified institutional buyers are also exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. At June 30, 2008, these securities had an aggregate value of $301,842, which represented 1.7% of net assets.
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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> Notes to Statements of Investments (dollar values in thousands)
(f) At June 30, 2008, for federal income tax purposes cost of investments was $12,656,919 and net unrealized appreciation was $4,664,888 consisting of gross unrealized appreciation of $6,542,872 and gross unrealized depreciation of $1,877,984.
(g) On June 30, 2008, the market value of foreign securities represented 9.17% of total net assets. The Fund's foreign portfolio was diversified as follows:
| | Value | | Percent | |
Netherlands | | $ | 488,874 | | | | 2.83 | % | |
Japan | | | 167,859 | | | | 0.97 | | |
Canada | | | 126,712 | | | | 0.73 | | |
Chile | | | 90,870 | | | | 0.53 | | |
Sweden | | | 75,809 | | | | 0.44 | | |
United Kingdom | | | 72,091 | | | | 0.42 | | |
Germany | | | 69,829 | | | | 0.40 | | |
China | | | 65,985 | | | | 0.38 | | |
France | | | 62,969 | | | | 0.36 | | |
Greece | | | 40,844 | | | | 0.24 | | |
Hong Kong | | | 36,551 | | | | 0.21 | | |
South Africa | | | 36,364 | | | | 0.21 | | |
| | Value | | Percent | |
Denmark | | $ | 36,144 | | | | 0.21 | % | |
India | | | 33,713 | | | | 0.19 | | |
Israel | | | 32,527 | | | | 0.19 | | |
Ireland | | | 31,178 | | | | 0.18 | | |
Australia | | | 31,060 | | | | 0.18 | | |
Switzerland | | | 23,611 | | | | 0.14 | | |
Singapore | | | 20,315 | | | | 0.12 | | |
Taiwan | | | 17,026 | | | | 0.10 | | |
Italy | | | 13,945 | | | | 0.08 | | |
Spain | | | 9,636 | | | | 0.06 | | |
Luxembourg | | | — | | | | — | | |
Total Foreign Portfolio | | $ | 1,583,912 | | | | 9.17 | % | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Columbia Acorn International
Major Portfolio Changes in the Second Quarter (Unaudited)
| | Number of Shares | |
| | 03/31/08 | | 06/30/08 | |
Purchases | |
Europe | |
> Netherlands | |
Aalberts Industries | | | 1,947,042 | | | | 1,992,322 | | |
Fugro | | | 1,406,155 | | | | 1,438,113 | | |
SBM Offshore | | | 475,300 | | | | 486,892 | | |
> United Kingdom | |
Capita Group | | | 0 | | | | 2,650,000 | | |
Detica | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 4,000,000 | | |
Informa Group | | | 3,300,000 | | | | 4,500,000 | | |
Intermediate Capital | | | 0 | | | | 328,630 | | |
Intertek Testing | | | 2,250,506 | | | | 2,430,000 | | |
Northgate | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 3,750,000 | | |
Rotork | | | 1,200,000 | | | | 1,300,000 | | |
> Germany | |
Hypo Real Estate Holding | | | 0 | | | | 675,000 | | |
Rational | | | 160,000 | | | | 185,000 | | |
> Sweden | |
Hexpol | | | 0 | | | | 1,078,950 | | |
> Finland | |
Ramirent | | | 0 | | | | 1,640,000 | | |
Stockmann | | | 680,000 | | | | 910,000 | | |
> Ireland | |
Paddy Power | | | 600,000 | | | | 761,300 | | |
> Poland | |
ING Bank Slaski | | | 0 | | | | 96,293 | | |
> Spain | |
Prisa | | | 1,598,363 | | | | 1,840,000 | | |
> Norway | |
Kongsberg Automotive | | | 2,774,800 | | | | 3,014,800 | | |
Asia | |
> Japan | |
Asics | | | 1,849,800 | | | | 2,524,800 | | |
Glory | | | 0 | | | | 600,000 | | |
Hamamatsu Photonics | | | 384,500 | | | | 580,000 | | |
Hitachi Construction Machinery | | | 0 | | | | 380,000 | | |
Kamigumi | | | 1,700,000 | | | | 3,000,000 | | |
Olympus | | | 390,000 | | | | 620,000 | | |
Tamron | | | 387,500 | | | | 785,000 | | |
| | Number of Shares | |
| | 03/31/08 | | 06/30/08 | |
> China | |
Hopewell Highway Infrastructure | | | 25,000,000 | | | | 30,000,000 | | |
RexCapital Finance | | | 0 | | | | 82,654,300 | | |
TPV Technology | | | 21,750,000 | | | | 36,250,000 | | |
ZhongDe Waste Technology | | | 0 | | | | 282,500 | | |
> Singapore | |
CDL Hospitality Trust | | | 4,679,000 | | | | 22,920,000 | | |
Mapletree Logistics | | | 32,136,100 | | | | 45,768,300 | | |
OLAM | | | 10,000,000 | | | | 11,000,000 | | |
> India | |
JSW Steel | | | 40,705 | | | | 296,320 | | |
> Hong Kong | |
Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,324,600 | | |
NagaCorp | | | 0 | | | | 50,000,000 | | |
Other Countries | |
> United States | |
Bristow | | | 0 | | | | 64,104 | | |
> Australia | |
Perpetual Trustees | | | 700,000 | | | | 800,000 | | |
Sino Gold | | | 6,300,000 | | | | 7,140,000 | | |
> Canada | |
CCL | | | 593,000 | | | | 670,000 | | |
Horizon North Logistics | | | 1,241,000 | | | | 1,790,000 | | |
UTS Energy | | | 0 | | | | 1,483,700 | | |
Xtreme Coil Drilling | | | 0 | | | | 328,100 | | |
> Kazakhstan | |
Halyk Savings Bank of Kazakhstan - GDR | | | 0 | | | | 1,193,313 | | |
> New Zealand | |
Sky City Entertainment | | | 5,932,812 | | | | 6,102,440 | | |
Latin America | |
> Brazil | |
Porto Seguro | | | 2,400,000 | | | | 3,000,000 | | |
> Mexico | |
Urbi Desarrollos Urbanos | | | 7,000,000 | | | | 8,310,700 | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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| | Number of Shares | |
| | 03/31/08 | | 06/30/08 | |
Sales | |
Europe | |
> Netherlands | |
OPG Groep | | | 140,852 | | | | 0 | | |
Smit Internationale | | | 686,800 | | | | 419,934 | | |
Wavin | | | 1,525,000 | | | | 1,497,493 | | |
> United Kingdom | |
Expro International Group | | | 1,800,000 | | | | 390,000 | | |
Taylor Nelson Sofres | | | 7,037,600 | | | | 3,456,000 | | |
> France | |
Carbone Lorraine | | | 534,000 | | | | 427,200 | | |
Eurofins Scientific | | | 201,202 | | | | 157,000 | | |
Iliad | | | 501,000 | | | | 250,000 | | |
SES Global | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 2,019,000 | | |
> Switzerland | |
Burckhardt Compression | | | 115,000 | | | | 100,000 | | |
Nobel Biocare Holding | | | 75,000 | | | | 0 | | |
Synthes | | | 150,000 | | | | 0 | | |
> Sweden | |
Hexagon | | | 3,846,000 | | | | 3,572,900 | | |
> Ireland | |
United Drug | | | 9,126,659 | | | | 8,040,094 | | |
> Poland | |
Central European Distribution | | | 430,000 | | | | 366,000 | | |
> Czech Republic | |
Komercni Banka | | | 140,000 | | | | 98,200 | | |
Asia | |
> Japan | |
Casio Computer | | | 1,950,000 | | | | 840,000 | | |
Hoya | | | 800,000 | | | | 400,000 | | |
Unicharm PetCare | | | 844,000 | | | | 689,000 | | |
> China | |
Sohu.com | | | 400,000 | | | | 0 | | |
Travelsky Technology | | | 20,910,000 | | | | 18,816,800 | | |
| | Number of Shares | |
| | 03/31/08 | | 06/30/08 | |
Other Countries | |
> Canada | |
RONA | | | 688,000 | | | | 0 | | |
Latin America | |
> Brazil | |
BM&F | | | 1,010,100 | | | | 0 | | |
> Mexico | |
Megacable | | | 4,000,000 | | | | 0 | | |
GDR=Global Depositary Receipts
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Columbia Acorn International
Statement of Investments (Unaudited), June 30, 2008
Number of Shares | | | | Value (000) | |
| | | | | | | Equities: 94.7% | | |
Europe 44.8% | | | |
| | > Netherlands 8.3% | |
| 1,438,113 | | | Fugro | | $ | 122,835 | | |
| | | | Oilfield Services | | | | | |
| 1,566,533 | | | Koninklijke TenCate (a) | | | 55,914 | | |
| | | | Advanced Textiles & Industrial Fabrics | | | | | |
| 2,095,000 | | | Imtech | | | 49,246 | | |
| | | | Engineering & Technical Services | | | | | |
| 419,934 | | | Smit Internationale | | | 40,992 | | |
| | | | Harbor & Offshore Towage & Marine Services | | | | | |
| 1,992,322 | | | Aalberts Industries | | | 37,642 | | |
| | | | Flow Control & Heat Treatment | | | | | |
| 1,385,000 | | | Unit 4 Agresso (a) | | | 34,715 | | |
| | | | Business & Security Software | | | | | |
| 500,000 | | | Vopak | | | 33,890 | | |
| | | | World's Largest Operator of Petroleum & Chemical Storage Terminals | | | | | |
| 1,088,187 | | | Arcadis | | | 24,672 | | |
| | | | Engineering Consultant | | | | | |
| 486,892 | | | SBM Offshore | | | 17,969 | | |
| | | | Builds & Leases Offshore Vessels to Process & Store Crude Oil | | | | | |
| 800,000 | | | QIAGEN (b) | | | 16,198 | | |
| | | | Life Science Company; DNA/RNA Purification | | | | | |
| 1,497,493 | | | Wavin | | | 12,402 | | |
| | | | Largest European Plastic Pipe Systems Company | | | | | |
| | | 446,475 | | |
| | > United Kingdom 6.5% | |
| 2,430,000 | | | Intertek Testing | | | 47,821 | | |
| | | | Testing, Inspection & Certification Services | | | | | |
| 4,500,000 | | | Informa Group | | | 37,018 | | |
| | | | Global Publisher & Event Organizer | | | | | |
| 2,650,000 | | | Capita Group | | | 36,289 | | |
| | | | White Collar, Back Office Outsourcing | | | | | |
| 3,000,000 | | | Smith & Nephew | | | 33,105 | | |
| | | | Medical Equipment & Supplies | | | | | |
| 640,000 | | | Randgold Resources - ADR | | | 29,555 | | |
| | | | Gold Mining in Western Africa | | | | | |
| 1,300,000 | | | Rotork | | | 28,406 | | |
| | | | Valve Actuators for Oil & Water Pipelines | | | | | |
| 4,666,716 | | | RPS Group | | | 27,840 | | |
| | | | Environmental Consulting & Planning | | | | | |
| 3,750,000 | | | Northgate (a) | | | 26,367 | | |
| | | | Light Commercial Vehicle Rental Specialist | | | | | |
| 4,000,000 | | | Detica | | | 21,133 | | |
| | | | UK IT Services Company | | | | | |
| 3,456,000 | | | Taylor Nelson Sofres | | | 15,988 | | |
| | | | Market Research | | | | | |
| 800,000 | | | Tullow Oil | | | 15,218 | | |
| | | | Oil & Gas Producer | | | | | |
| 1,000,000 | | | Keller Group | | | 12,449 | | |
| | | | International Ground Engineering Specialist | | | | | |
| 390,000 | | | Expro International Group | | | 12,421 | | |
| | | | Offshore Oilfield Services | | | | | |
| 328,630 | | | Intermediate Capital | | | 8,883 | | |
| | | | European Provider of Mezzanine Capital | | | | | |
| | | 352,493 | | |
Number of Shares | | | | Value (000) | |
| | > Germany 6.0% | |
| 1,800,000 | | | Rhoen-Klinikum | | $ | 57,162 | | |
| | | | Health Care Services | | | | | |
| 575,000 | | | Wincor Nixdorf | | | 40,033 | | |
| | | | Retail POS Systems & ATM Machines | | | | | |
| 300,000 | | | Vossloh | | | 39,110 | | |
| | | | Rail Infrastructure & Diesel Locomotives | | | | | |
| 185,000 | | | Rational | | | 37,312 | | |
| | | | Commercial Oven Manufacturer | | | | | |
| 375,000 | | | Elringklinger | | | 35,537 | | |
| | | | Automobile Components | | | | | |
| 850,000 | | | CTS Eventim | | | 34,059 | | |
| | | | Event Ticket Sales | | | | | |
| 400,000 | | | MPC Muenchmeyer Petersen Capital | | | 21,066 | | |
| | | | Alternative Asset Manager | | | | | |
| 675,000 | | | Hypo Real Estate Holding | | | 19,002 | | |
| | | | Real Estate & Public Sector Budget Finance | | | | | |
| 210,000 | | | Hamburger Hafen und Logistik | | | 16,333 | | |
| | | | Terminal Operator at the Hamburg Port | | | | | |
| 918,000 | | | Takkt | | | 16,174 | | |
| | | | Mail Order Retailer of Office & Warehouse Durables | | | | | |
| 354,500 | | | Deutsche Beteiligungs | | | 8,964 | | |
| | | | Private Equity Investment Management | | | | | |
| | | 324,752 | | |
| | > France 5.9% | |
| 2,019,000 | | | SES Global | | | 51,179 | | |
| | | | Satellite Broadcasting Services | | | | | |
| 375,000 | | | Norbert Dentressangle | | | 35,277 | | |
| | | | Transport | | | | | |
| 384,300 | | | Rubis | | | 33,278 | | |
| | | | Tank Storage & Liquefied Petroleum Gas Supplier | | | | | |
| 280,000 | | | Neopost | | | 29,629 | | |
| | | | Postage Meter Machines | | | | | |
| 250,000 | | | Iliad | | | 24,302 | | |
| | | | Alternative Internet & Telecoms Provider | | | | | |
| 427,200 | | | Carbone Lorraine | | | 23,548 | | |
| | | | Advanced Industrial Materials | | | | | |
| 206,000 | | | Pierre & Vacances | | | 21,192 | | |
| | | | Vacation Apartment Lets | | | | | |
| 350,000 | | | April Group | | | 20,494 | | |
| | | | Insurance Policy Construction | | | | | |
| 251,000 | | | Imerys | | | 18,183 | | |
| | | | Industrial Minerals Producer | | | | | |
| 100,000 | | | Ciments Francais | | | 16,388 | | |
| | | | Leading French & Emerging Markets Cement Producer | | | | | |
| 656,700 | | | Trigano | | | 14,558 | | |
| | | | Leisure Vehicles & Camping Equipment | | | | | |
| 157,000 | | | Eurofins Scientific | | | 13,225 | | |
| | | | Food Screening & Testing | | | | | |
| 410,000 | | | Meetic (b) | | | 9,541 | | |
| | | | Dating Services | | | | | |
| 1,156,500 | | | Hi-Media (b) | | | 7,866 | | |
| | | | Leading Online Advertiser in Europe | | | | | |
| | | 318,660 | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Number of Shares | | | | Value (000) | |
| | > Switzerland 3.2% | |
| 525,000 | | | Kuehne & Nagel | | $ | 49,876 | | |
| | | | Freight Forwarding/Logistics | | | | | |
| 24,000 | | | Sika | | | 37,778 | | |
| | | | Chemicals for Construction & Industrial Applications | | | | | |
| 250,000 | | | Geberit | | | 36,831 | | |
| | | | Plumbing Supplies | | | | | |
| 100,000 | | | Burckhardt Compression | | | 30,346 | | |
| | | | Gas Compression Pumps | | | | | |
| 17,500 | | | Givaudan | | | 15,641 | | |
| | | | Fragrances & Flavors | | | | | |
| | | 170,472 | | |
| | > Sweden 2.8% | |
| 3,572,900 | | | Hexagon | | | 65,259 | | |
| | | | Measurement Equipment & Polymers | | | | | |
| 3,235,000 | | | SWECO | | | 28,469 | | |
| | | | Engineering Consultants | | | | | |
| 10,400,000 | | | Niscayah | | | 22,622 | | |
| | | | Commercial Security Installation & Service | | | | | |
| 580,000 | | | Holmen | | | 17,046 | | |
| | | | Integrated Pulp & Paper Manufacturer | | | | | |
| 2,265,000 | | | Nobia | | | 11,020 | | |
| | | | Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturing & Distribution | | | | | |
| 1,078,950 | | | Hexpol (b) | | | 9,003 | | |
| | | | Formulation & Production of Polymers | | | | | |
| | | 153,419 | | |
| | > Finland 2.2% | |
| 1,756,000 | | | Poyry | | | 45,618 | | |
| | | | Engineering Consultants | | | | | |
| 910,000 | | | Stockmann | | | 35,174 | | |
| | | | Department Stores in Finland, Baltics & Russia | | | | | |
| 525,000 | | | Cargotec | | | 18,276 | | |
| | | | Cargo & Load Handling Equipment | | | | | |
| 1,640,000 | | | Ramirent | | | 17,093 | | |
| | | | Largest Equipment Rental Company in Scandinavia & Central Eastern Europe | | | | | |
| | | 116,161 | | |
| | > Ireland 2.1% | |
| 1,800,000 | | | IAWS Group | | | 45,061 | | |
| | | | Baked Goods | | | | | |
| 8,040,094 | | | United Drug | | | 44,685 | | |
| | | | Irish Pharmaceutical Wholesaler & Outsourcer | | | | | |
| 761,300 | | | Paddy Power | | | 23,973 | | |
| | | | Irish Betting Services | | | | | |
| | | 113,719 | | |
| | > Italy 1.9% | |
| 12,531,048 | | | Ducati Motor (b) | | | 32,297 | | |
| | | | Motorcycles & Related Merchandise | | | | | |
| 9,100,000 | | | CIR | | | 25,145 | | |
| | | | Italian Holding Company | | | | | |
| 1,312,470 | | | GranitiFiandre | | | 14,516 | | |
| | | | Innovative Stoneware | | | | | |
| 5,000,000 | | | Amplifon | | | 13,698 | | |
| | | | Hearing Aid Retailer | | | | | |
| 375,000 | | | Sabaf | | | 10,716 | | |
| | | | Supplier to White Goods, Original Equipment Manufacturer | | | | | |
Number of Shares | | | | Value (000) | |
| 580,000 | | | Cobra Automotive (b) | | $ | 4,274 | | |
| | | | Electronic Car Theft Protection | | | | | |
| | | 100,646 | | |
| | > Greece 1.2% | |
| 3,790,000 | | | Intralot | | | 65,042 | | |
| | | | Lottery & Gaming Systems & Services | | | | | |
| | | 65,042 | | |
| | > Russia 1.0% | |
| 775,000 | | | Novolipetsk Steel - GDR (b) | | | 44,175 | | |
| | | | Vertically Integrated Steel Producer | | | | | |
| 349,271 | | | RosBusinessConsulting - ADR | | | 11,875 | | |
| | | | Financial Information, Media & IT Services in Russia | | | | | |
| | | 56,050 | | |
| | > Austria 1.0% | |
| 1,300,000 | | | Zumtobel | | | 29,679 | | |
| | | | Lighting Systems | | | | | |
| 600,000 | | | Wienerberger | | | 25,194 | | |
| | | | Bricks & Clay Roofing Tiles | | | | | |
| | | 54,873 | | |
| | > Poland 0.9% | |
| 366,000 | | | Central European Distribution (b) | | | 27,139 | | |
| | | | Vodka Production & Alcohol Distribution | | | | | |
| 96,293 | | | ING Bank Slaski | | | 18,752 | | |
| | | | Polish Universal Bank | | | | | |
| | | 45,891 | | |
| | > Spain 0.8% | |
| 400,000 | | | Red Electrica de Espana | | | 26,041 | | |
| | | | Spanish Power Grid | | | | | |
| 1,840,000 | | | Prisa | | | 19,700 | | |
| | | | Leading Spanish-speaking Publisher | | | | | |
| | | 45,741 | | |
| | > Denmark 0.4% | |
| 265,000 | | | Novozymes | | | 23,945 | | |
| | | | Industrial Enzymes | | | | | |
| | | 23,945 | | |
| | > Czech Republic 0.4% | |
| 98,200 | | | Komercni Banka | | | 22,967 | | |
| | | | Leading Czech Universal Bank | | | | | |
| | | 22,967 | | |
| | > Norway 0.2% | |
| 3,014,800 | | | Kongsberg Automotive (b) | | | 11,720 | | |
| | | | Automotive Seating & Component Supplier | | | | | |
| | | 11,720 | | |
Europe: Total | | | 2,423,026 | | |
Asia 33.0% | | | |
| | > Japan 16.1% | |
| 8,250,000 | | | Kansai Paint | | | 57,106 | | |
| | | | Paint Producer in Japan, India, China & Southeast Asia | | | | | |
| 43,500 | | | Jupiter Telecommunications (b) | | | 33,715 | | |
| | | | Largest Cable Service Provider in Japan | | | | | |
| 840,000 | | | Ibiden | | | 30,535 | | |
| | | | Electronic Parts & Ceramics | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
37
Columbia Acorn International
Statement of Investments (Unaudited), continued
Number of Shares | | | | Value (000) | |
| | > Japan—continued | |
| 3,200,000 | | | Topcon | | $ | 30,317 | | |
| | | | Positioning & Medical Instrument | | | | | |
| 1,580,000 | | | Yusen Air & Sea Service | | | 28,614 | | |
| | | | Airfreight Logistics | | | | | |
| 2,524,800 | | | Asics | | | 27,534 | | |
| | | | Footwear & Apparel | | | | | |
| 885,000 | | | Aeon Mall | | | 26,170 | | |
| | | | Suburban Shopping Mall Developer, Owner & Operator | | | | | |
| 4,000,000 | | | Park24 | | | 24,222 | | |
| | | | Parking Lot Operator | | | | | |
| 5,500 | | | Osaka Securities Exchange | | | 23,153 | | |
| | | | Osaka Securities Exchange | | | | | |
| 97,000 | | | Keyence | | | 23,102 | | |
| | | | Sensors & Measuring Devices for Automation | | | | | |
| 1,490,000 | | | FCC | | | 22,929 | | |
| | | | Auto/Motorcycle Clutches | | | | | |
| 578,000 | | | SYSMEX | | | 22,753 | | |
| | | | In Vitro Diagnostics (IVD) Equipment & Reagent Manufacturer | | | | | |
| 3,000,000 | | | Kamigumi | | | 22,687 | | |
| | | | Port Cargo Handling & Logistics | | | | | |
| 8,800,000 | | | Kansai Urban Banking | | | 22,127 | | |
| | | | Regional Bank | | | | | |
| 863,200 | | | Kintetsu World Express | | | 22,071 | | |
| | | | Airfreight Logistics | | | | | |
| 18,000 | | | Kenedix | | | 22,037 | | |
| | | | Real Estate Investment Management | | | | | |
| 1,300,000 | | | Ushio | | | 21,241 | | |
| | | | Industrial Light Sources | | | | | |
| 620,000 | | | Olympus | | | 20,962 | | |
| | | | Medical Equipment & Cameras | | | | | |
| 689,000 | | | Unicharm PetCare | | | 20,569 | | |
| | | | Pet Food & Pet Toiletries | | | | | |
| 1,800,000 | | | OSG | | | 20,342 | | |
| | | | Consumable Cutting Tools | | | | | |
| 680,000 | | | Union Tool | | | 19,788 | | |
| | | | Precision Drill Bit Manufacturer | | | | | |
| 950,000 | | | NGK Insulators | | | 18,475 | | |
| | | | Ceramic, Power & Electronics Parts | | | | | |
| 4,000,000 | | | Bank of Fukuoka | | | 18,044 | | |
| | | | Regional Bank | | | | | |
| 1,500 | | | Nippon Building Fund | | | 17,658 | | |
| | | | Office REIT | | | | | |
| 163,700 | | | Nakanishi | | | 17,637 | | |
| | | | Dental Tools & Machinery | | | | | |
| 175,000 | | | Hirose Electric | | | 17,568 | | |
| | | | Electrical Connectors | | | | | |
| 246,000 | | | USS | | | 16,240 | | |
| | | | Used Car Auctioneer | | | | | |
| 10,000 | | | Risa Partners | | | 15,256 | | |
| | | | Non-performing Loan & Real Estate Related Investment | | | | | |
| 580,000 | | | Hamamatsu Photonics | | | 15,048 | | |
| | | | Optical Sensors for Medical & Industrial Applications | | | | | |
| 1,150,000 | | | Suruga Bank | | | 14,956 | | |
| | | | Regional Bank | | | | | |
| 785,000 | | | Tamron | | | 14,823 | | |
| | | | Camera Lens Maker | | | | | |
Number of Shares | | | | Value (000) | |
| 965,000 | | | T. Hasegawa | | $ | 14,677 | | |
| | | | Industrial Flavors & Fragrances | | | | | |
| 509,000 | | | Point | | | 14,572 | | |
| | | | Apparel Specialty Retailer | | | | | |
| 600,000 | | | Glory | | | 14,098 | | |
| | | | Currency Handling Systems & Related Equipment | | | | | |
| 632,500 | | | As One | | | 13,819 | | |
| | | | Scientific Supplies Distributor | | | | | |
| 669,000 | | | Aeon Delight | | | 13,672 | | |
| | | | Facility Maintenance & Management | | | | | |
| 1,600,000 | | | Cosel | | | 13,124 | | |
| | | | Industrial Standard Switching Power Supply System | | | | | |
| 2,200 | | | Fukuoka | | | 11,561 | | |
| | | | Diversified REIT in Fukuoka | | | | | |
| 643,000 | | | Ain Pharmaciez (a) | | | 10,876 | | |
| | | | Dispensing Pharmacy/Drugstore Operator | | | | | |
| 380,000 | | | Hitachi Construction Machinery | | | 10,647 | | |
| | | | Construction Machinery | | | | | |
| 840,000 | | | Casio Computer | | | 9,564 | | |
| | | | Micro-consumer Electronic Goods | | | | | |
| 4,000 | | | Wacom | | | 9,531 | | |
| | | | Computer Graphic Illustration Devices | | | | | |
| 400,000 | | | Hoya | | | 9,248 | | |
| | | | Opto-electrical Components & Eyeglass Lenses | | | | | |
| 380,000 | | | Takata | | | 7,479 | | |
| | | | Safety Related Auto Parts | | | | | |
| 14,000 | | | FullCast (a) | | | 5,096 | | |
| | | | Employment Outsourcing | | | | | |
| 1,650 | | | Japan Pure Chemical | | | 4,910 | | |
| | | | Precious Metal Plating Chemicals for Electronics | | | | | |
| 379 | | | Seven Bank | | | 839 | | |
| | | | ATM Processing Services | | | | | |
| | | 871,392 | | |
| | > China 5.0% | |
| 15,718,000 | | | China Shipping Development | | | 47,171 | | |
| | | | China's Dominant Shipper for Oil & Coal | | | | | |
| 55,730,000 | | | Lenovo Group | | | 37,738 | | |
| | | | Third Largest PC Vendor Globally | | | | | |
| 29,648,000 | | | China Green | | | 35,210 | | |
| | | | Agricultural Grower & Processor in China | | | | | |
| 34,614,000 | | | Jiangsu Expressway | | | 28,367 | | |
| | | | Chinese Toll Road Operator | | | | | |
| 15,300,000 | | | Fu Ji Food & Catering Services | | | 23,743 | | |
| | | | Food Catering Service Provider in China | | | | | |
| 30,000,000 | | | Hopewell Highway Infrastructure | | | 22,739 | | |
| | | | Guangdong Tollroad Leading to Hong Kong & Macau | | | | | |
| 36,250,000 | | | TPV Technology | | | 18,875 | | |
| | | | Original Design Manufacturer for LCD Monitor & Flat TV | | | | | |
| 34,000,000 | | | Xinyu Hengdeli | | | 12,776 | | |
| | | | A High-end Watch Retailer in China | | | | | |
| 18,816,800 | | | Travelsky Technology | | | 12,380 | | |
| | | | Online Air Travel Bookings in China | | | | | |
| 282,500 | | | ZhongDe Waste Technology (b) | | | 11,217 | | |
| | | | Solid Municipal Waste & Medical Waste Incinerator Manufacturer | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Number of Shares | | | | Value (000) | |
| | > China—continued | |
| 556,500 | | | VisionChina Media - ADR (b) | | $ | 8,832 | | |
| | | | Advertising on Digital Screens in China's Mass Transit System | | | | | |
| 82,654,300 | | | RexCapital Finance (b) | | | 8,268 | | |
| | | | Chinese Lottery | | | | | |
| 14,733,000 | | | Sinotrans | | | 3,628 | | |
| | | | Largest Integrated Logistics Player in China | | | | | |
| | | 270,944 | | |
| | > South Korea 2.8% | |
| 135,200 | | | MegaStudy | | | 42,807 | | |
| | | | Online Education Service Provider | | | | | |
| 1,192,000 | | | Woongjin Coway | | | 34,983 | | |
| | | | South Korean Household Appliance Rental Service Provider | | | | | |
| 278,265 | | | Taewoong | | | 26,841 | | |
| | | | A Player in the Niche Customized Forging Market | | | | | |
| 915,000 | | | Sung Kwang Bend | | | 25,892 | | |
| | | | A Large Customized Industrial Pipe Fitting Manufacturer | | | | | |
| 127,700 | | | Mirae Asset Securities | | | 12,513 | | |
| | | | Korean Largest Diversified Financial Company | | | | | |
| 170,000 | | | JVM | | | 6,330 | | |
| | | | Automatic Tablet Dispensing & Packaging Systems | | | | | |
| 262,000 | | | YBM Sisa.com | | | 2,855 | | |
| | | | Online Language Educator & Tester | | | | | |
| | | 152,221 | | |
| | > Singapore 2.8% | |
| 10,000,000 | | | Singapore Exchange | | | 50,788 | | |
| | | | Singapore Equity & Derivatives Market Operator | | | | | |
| 22,920,000 | | | CDL Hospitality Trust | | | 29,649 | | |
| | | | Singapore Hotel Operator | | | | | |
| 45,768,300 | | | Mapletree Logistics | | | 28,594 | | |
| | | | Asian Logistics Landlord | | | | | |
| 20,000,000 | | | ComfortDelGro | | | 22,050 | | |
| | | | Taxi & Mass Transit Service | | | | | |
| 11,000,000 | | | OLAM | | | 19,647 | | |
| | | | Agriculture Supply Chain Manager | | | | | |
| | | 150,728 | | |
| | > Taiwan 2.0% | |
| 1,995,826 | | | Formosa International Hotels | | | 37,677 | | |
| | | | Hotel, Food & Beverage Operation & Hospitality Management Services | | | | | |
| 7,140,000 | | | President Chain Store | | | 23,758 | | |
| | | | Taiwan's Number One Convenience Chain Store Operator | | | | | |
| 7,004,722 | | | Everlight Electronics | | | 18,093 | | |
| | | | LED Packager | | | | | |
| 7,501,588 | | | Wah Lee Industrial | | | 13,791 | | |
| | | | Distributor of Chemicals, Materials & Equipment | | | | | |
| 1,500,000 | | | GeoVision | | | 8,450 | | |
| | | | Taiwan PC-based Video Surveillance Player | | | | | |
| 2,911,000 | | | Advantech | | | 7,481 | | |
| | | | Embedded Computers | | | | | |
| | | 109,250 | | |
Number of Shares | | | | Value (000) | |
| | > India 2.0% | |
| 750,000 | | | Housing Development Finance | | $ | 33,713 | | |
| | | | Indian Mortgage Lender | | | | | |
| 4,450,000 | | | United Phosphorus (b) | | | 28,437 | | |
| | | | Off-patent Crop Protection Chemicals | | | | | |
| 864,498 | | | Asian Paints | | | 23,107 | | |
| | | | India's Largest Paint Company | | | | | |
| 1,000,000 | | | Jain Irrigation Systems | | | 11,389 | | |
| | | | Agricultural Micro-irrigation Systems & Food Processing | | | | | |
| 296,320 | | | JSW Steel | | | 6,231 | | |
| | | | Flat Steel Producer in India | | | | | |
| 205,544 | | | Shree Cement (b) | | | 2,885 | | |
| | | | Cement Manufacturer | | | | | |
| | | 105,762 | | |
| | > Hong Kong 1.9% | |
| 3,000,000 | | | Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing | | | 43,862 | | |
| | | | Hong Kong Equity & Derivatives Market Operator | | | | | |
| 16,950,000 | | | Lifestyle International | | | 23,825 | | |
| | | | Mid to High-end Department Store Operator in Hong Kong & China | | | | | |
| 1,324,600 | | | Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering | | | 20,403 | | |
| | | | Aircraft Maintenence, Repair & Overhaul Operator | | | | | |
| 50,000,000 | | | NagaCorp | | | 13,466 | | |
| | | | Monopoly Casino in Central Cambodia | | | | | |
| 46,000,000 | | | Global Digital Creations (b) | | | 2,124 | | |
| | | | Digital Cinema Solution Provider/ Network Operator | | | | | |
| | | 103,680 | | |
| | > Indonesia 0.4% | |
| 15,000,000 | | | Perusahaan Gas Negara (b) | | | 21,150 | | |
| | | | Gas Pipeline Operator | | | | | |
| | | 21,150 | | |
Asia: Total | | | 1,785,127 | | |
Other Countries 11.1% | | | |
| | > United States 3.6% | |
| 645,000 | | | Atwood Oceanics (b) | | | 80,199 | | |
| | | | Offshore Drilling Contractor | | | | | |
| 758,000 | | | FMC Technologies (b) | | | 58,313 | | |
| | | | Oil & Gas Wellhead Manufacturer | | | | | |
| 565,000 | | | Dresser-Rand Group (b) | | | 22,091 | | |
| | | | Largest Manufacturer of Compressors | | | | | |
| 600,000 | | | BioMarin (b) | | | 17,388 | | |
| | | | Biotech Focused on Orphan Diseases | | | | | |
| 370,000 | | | Tesco (b) | | | 11,822 | | |
| | | | Developing New Well Drilling Technologies | | | | | |
| 64,104 | | | Bristow (b) | | | 3,173 | | |
| | | | Largest Provider of Helicopter Services to Offshore Oil & Gas Producers | | | | | |
| 1,650,000 | | | Decode Genetics (b) | | | 1,518 | | |
| | | | Drugs for Heart Attack, Asthma & Vascular Disease | | | | | |
| | | 194,504 | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Statement of Investments (Unaudited), continued
Number of Shares | | | | Value (000) | |
| | > Australia 2.5% | |
| 7,140,000 | | | Sino Gold (b) | | $ | 39,905 | | |
| | | | Gold Mining in The People's Republic of China | | | | | |
| 3,500,000 | | | Billabong International | | | 36,237 | | |
| | | | Action Sports Apparel Brand Manager | | | | | |
| 800,000 | | | Perpetual Trustees | | | 32,801 | | |
| | | | Mutual Fund Management | | | | | |
| 850,000 | | | Australian Stock Exchange | | | 25,586 | | |
| | | | Australian Equity & Derivatives Market Operator | | | | | |
| | | 134,529 | | |
| | > South Africa 2.3% | |
| 1,440,000 | | | Impala Platinum Holdings | | | 56,828 | | |
| | | | Platinum Group Metals Mining & Refining | | | | | |
| 1,560,000 | | | Naspers | | | 34,069 | | |
| | | | Media & Education in Africa & Other Emerging Markets | | | | | |
| 4,299,000 | | | Uranium One (b) | | | 20,236 | | |
| | | | Uranium Mines in South Africa, Kazakhstan, Australia & the U.S. | | | | | |
| 7,600,000 | | | Mr. Price | | | 14,559 | | |
| | | | South African Retailer of Apparel, Household Goods & Sporting Goods | | | | | |
| | | 125,692 | | |
| | > Canada 2.1% | |
| 1,860,000 | | | ShawCor | | | 65,666 | | |
| | | | Oil & Gas Pipeline Products | | | | | |
| 670,000 | | | CCL | | | 19,403 | | |
| | | | Leading Global Label Manufacturer | | | | | |
| 850,000 | | | Ivanhoe Mines (b) | | | 9,211 | | |
| | | | Copper Mine Project in Mongolia | | | | | |
| 1,483,700 | | | UTS Energy (b) | | | 8,672 | | |
| | | | Operator of Canadian Oil Sands Mines | | | | | |
| 1,790,000 | | | Horizon North Logistics (b) | | | 5,793 | | |
| | | | Provides Diversified Oil Service Offering in Northern Canada | | | | | |
| 328,100 | | | Xtreme Coil Drilling (b) | | | 3,218 | | |
| | | | Land Driller with New Generation Drilling Technology | | | | | |
| | | 111,963 | | |
| | > Kazakhstan 0.3% | |
| 1,193,313 | | | Halyk Savings Bank of Kazakhstan - GDR | | | 18,413 | | |
| | | | Largest Retail Bank in Kazakhstan | | | | | |
| | | 18,413 | | |
| | > New Zealand 0.3% | |
| 6,102,440 | | | Sky City Entertainment | | | 14,232 | | |
| | | | Casino/Entertainment Complex | | | | | |
| | | 14,232 | | |
Other Countries: Total | | | 599,333 | | |
Latin America 5.8% | | | |
| | > Brazil 3.3% | |
| 4,300,000 | | | Suzano (b) | | | 69,659 | | |
| | | | Brazilian Pulp & Paper Producer | | | | | |
| 3,000,000 | | | Porto Seguro | | | 34,621 | | |
| | | | Auto & Life Insurance | | | | | |
Number of Shares or Principal Amount (000) | | | | Value (000) | |
| 3,000,000 | | | Localiza Rent A Car | | $ | 33,123 | | |
| | | | Car Rental | | | | | |
| 2,000,000 | | | Bovespa | | | 24,827 | | |
| | | | Brazil Equity & Derivatives Exchange | | | | | |
| 1,500,000 | | | Natura Cosmeticos | | | 15,439 | | |
| | | | Direct Retailer of Cosmetics | | | | | |
| | | 177,669 | | |
| | > Chile 1.4% | |
| 1,600,000 | | | Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile - ADR | | | 74,560 | | |
| | | | Producer of Specialty Fertilizers, Lithium & Iodine | | | | | |
| | | 74,560 | | |
| | > Mexico 1.1% | |
| 8,310,700 | | | Urbi Desarrollos Urbanos (b) | | | 28,728 | | |
| | | | Affordable Housing Builder | | | | | |
| 500,000 | | | Grupo Aeroportuario del Surest - ADR | | | 25,750 | | |
| | | | Cancun & Cozumel Airport Operator | | | | | |
| 6,000,000 | | | Financiera Independencia | | | 8,721 | | |
| | | | Mexican Micro-finance Lender | | | | | |
| | | 63,199 | | |
Latin America: Total | | | 315,428 | | |
Total Equities: 94.7% (Cost: $4,123,564) | | | 5,122,914 | | |
Short-Term Obligations 5.0% | | | |
| | > Commercial Paper 5.0% | |
$ | 28,300 | | | Novartis Finance (c) 2.30% Due 7/07/08 | | | 28,289 | | |
| 28,100 | | | Toyota Motor Credit 2.05% Due 7/01/08 | | | 28,100 | | |
| 28,000 | | | United Parcel Service (c) 1.98% Due 7/02/08 | | | 27,998 | | |
| 27,800 | | | Chevron Funding 1.93% Due 7/03/08 | | | 27,797 | | |
| 27,400 | | | Avon Capital (c) 2.15% Due 7/08/08 | | | 27,389 | | |
| 27,400 | | | AT&T (c) 2.23% Due 7/21/08 | | | 27,366 | | |
| 27,400 | | | ConocoPhillips (c) 2.12% Due 7/28/08 | | | 27,356 | | |
| 25,000 | | | Netjets (c) 2.20% Due 7/09/08 | | | 24,988 | | |
| 25,000 | | | Walgreen (c) 2.25% Due 7/10/08 | | | 24,986 | | |
| 25,000 | | | General Electric 2.05% Due 7/11/08 | | | 24,986 | | |
| | | 269,255 | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Principal Amount (000) | | | | Value (000) | |
| | > Repurchase Agreement 0.0% | |
$ | 582 | | | Repurchase Agreement with Fixed Income Clearing Corp., dated 6/30/08, due 7/01/08 at 1.800%, collateralized by a U.S. Treasury Obligation, maturing 2/15/27, market value $595 (repurchase proceeds $582) | | $ | 582 | | |
| | | 582 | | |
Total Short-Term Obligations: (Amortized Cost: $269,837) | | | 269,837 | | |
Total Investments: 99.7% (Cost: $4,393,401)(d)(e) | | | 5,392,751 | | |
Cash and Other Assets Less Liabilities: 0.3% | | | 14,776 | | |
Total Net Assets: 100% | | $ | 5,407,527 | | |
ADR = American Depositary Receipts
GDR = Global Depositary Receipts
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Statement of Investments (Unaudited), continued
> Notes to Statements of Investments (dollar values in thousands)
(a) An affiliate may include any company in which the Fund owns five percent or more of its outstanding voting shares. Transactions in these affiliated companies during the six months ended June 30, 2008, are as follows:
Affiliates | | Balance of Shares Held 12/31/07 | | Purchases/ Additions | | Sales/ Reductions | | Balance of Shares Held 6/30/08 | | Value | | Dividend | |
Ain Pharmaciez | | | 643,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 643,000 | | | $ | 10,876 | | | $ | 114 | | |
FullCast | | | 14,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 14,000 | | | | 5,096 | | | | - | | |
Kongsberg Automotive * | | | 2,774,800 | | | | 240,000 | | | | - | | | | 3,014,800 | | | | 11,720 | | | | | | |
Northgate | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 1,250,000 | | | | - | | | | 3,750,000 | | | | 26,367 | | | | - | | |
Koninklijke TenCate | | | 1,096,000 | | | | 470,533 | | | | - | | | | 1,566,533 | | | | 55,914 | | | | - | | |
Unit 4 Agresso | | | 1,385,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,385,000 | | | | 34,715 | | | | 458 | | |
Total of Affiliated Transactions | | | 8,412,800 | | | | 1,960,533 | | | | - | | | | 10,373,333 | | | $ | 144,688 | | | $ | 572 | | |
* At June 30, 2008, the Fund owned less than five percent or more of the following company's outstanding voting shares.
The aggregate cost and value of these companies at June 30, 2008, was $181,586 and $144,688, respectively. Investments in affiliate companies represented 2.7% of total net assets at June 30, 2008.
(b) Non-income producing security.
(c) Securities exempt from registration under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may only be resold in exempt transactions to qualified buyers. Private resales of these securities to qualified institutional buyers are also exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. At June 30, 2008, these securities had an aggregate value of $188,372, which represented 3.5% of net assets.
(d) At June 30, 2008, for federal income tax purposes cost of investments was $4,393,401 and net unrealized appreciation was $999,350 consisting of gross unrealized appreciation of $1,639,172 and gross unrealized depreciation of $639,822.
(e) On June 30, 2008, the Fund's total investments were denominated in currencies as follows:
Currency | | Value | | % of Total Net Assets | |
Euro | | $ | 1,597,286 | | | | 29.5 | % | |
Japanese Yen | | | 871,392 | | | | 16.1 | | |
US Dollar | | | 704,640 | | | | 13.0 | | |
Hong Kong Dollar | | | 354,575 | | | | 6.6 | | |
British Pound | | | 322,938 | | | | 6.0 | | |
Other currencies less than 5% of total net assets | | | 1,541,920 | | | | 28.5 | | |
| | $ | 5,392,751 | | | | 99.7 | % | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio Diversification
At June 30, 2008, the Fund's portfolio investments as a percent of net assets were diversified as follows:
| | Value (000) | | Percent | |
> Industrial Goods & Services | |
Industrial Materials & Specialty Chemicals | | $ | 468,323 | | | | 8.7 | % | |
Other Industrial Services | | | 376,881 | | | | 7.0 | | |
Machinery | | | 312,074 | | | | 5.8 | | |
Conglomerates | | | 177,056 | | | | 3.3 | | |
Outsourcing Services | | | 130,423 | | | | 2.4 | | |
Electrical Components | | | 104,714 | | | | 1.9 | | |
Construction | | | 90,863 | | | | 1.7 | | |
Steel | | | 50,406 | | | | 0.9 | | |
Industrial Distribution | | | 13,819 | | | | 0.2 | | |
Waste Management | | | 11,218 | | | | 0.2 | | |
| | | 1,735,777 | | | | 32.1 | | |
> Consumer Goods & Services | |
Other Consumer Services | | | 159,426 | | | | 3.0 | | |
Casinos & Gaming | | | 124,981 | | | | 2.3 | | |
Retail | | | 116,410 | | | | 2.2 | | |
Food & Beverage | | | 104,014 | | | | 1.9 | | |
Leisure Products | | | 76,513 | | | | 1.4 | | |
Other Entertainment | | | 71,736 | | | | 1.3 | | |
Apparel | | | 71,411 | | | | 1.3 | | |
Nondurables | | | 55,411 | | | | 1.0 | | |
Travel | | | 45,503 | | | | 0.9 | | |
Other Durable Goods | | | 45,398 | | | | 0.8 | | |
Consumer Goods Distribution | | | 43,379 | | | | 0.8 | | |
Consumer Electronics | | | 43,262 | | | | 0.8 | | |
Furniture & Textiles | | | 11,020 | | | | 0.2 | | |
| | | 968,464 | | | | 17.9 | | |
> Energy & Minerals | |
Oil Services | | | 403,500 | | | | 7.5 | | |
Mining | | | 155,735 | | | | 2.9 | | |
Oil Refining, Marketing & Distribution | | | 88,318 | | | | 1.6 | | |
Agricultural Commodities | | | 86,706 | | | | 1.6 | | |
Oil & Gas Producers | | | 23,890 | | | | 0.4 | | |
| | | 758,149 | | | | 14.0 | | |
> Information | |
Computer Hardware & Related Equipment | | | 94,782 | | | | 1.8 | | |
Financial Processors | | | 94,650 | | | | 1.8 | | |
Publishing | | | 56,718 | | | | 1.0 | | |
Satellite Broadcasting & Services | | | 51,179 | | | | 0.9 | | |
Instrumentation | | | 45,365 | | | | 0.9 | | |
Business Information & Marketing Services | | | 43,827 | | | | 0.8 | | |
Business Software | | | 34,715 | | | | 0.7 | | |
TV Broadcasting | | | 34,069 | | | | 0.6 | | |
CATV | | | 33,715 | | | | 0.6 | | |
Computer Services | | | 33,009 | | | | 0.6 | | |
| | Value (000) | | Percent | |
Semiconductors & Related Equipment | | $ | 27,341 | | | | 0.5 | % | |
Internet Related | | | 24,302 | | | | 0.4 | | |
Advertising | | | 16,698 | | | | 0.3 | | |
Electronics Distribution | | | 13,791 | | | | 0.3 | | |
| | | 604,161 | | | | 11.2 | | |
> Other Industries | |
Transportation | | | 248,661 | | | | 4.6 | | |
Real Estate | | | 153,483 | | | | 2.8 | | |
Regulated Utilities | | | 26,041 | | | | 0.5 | | |
| | | 428,185 | | | | 7.9 | | |
> Finance | |
Banks | | | 135,100 | | | | 2.5 | | |
Brokerage & Money Management | | | 104,691 | | | | 1.9 | | |
Insurance | | | 55,114 | | | | 1.0 | | |
Finance Companies | | | 40,757 | | | | 0.8 | | |
Savings & Loans | | | 33,713 | | | | 0.6 | | |
Closed End Funds | | | 21,066 | | | | 0.4 | | |
| | | 390,441 | | | | 7.2 | | |
> Health Care | |
Medical Equipment & Devices | | | 100,786 | | | | 1.9 | | |
Health Care Services | | | 57,162 | | | | 1.1 | | |
Pharmaceuticals | | | 44,685 | | | | 0.8 | | |
Biotechnology & Drug Delivery | | | 18,906 | | | | 0.3 | | |
Medical Supplies | | | 16,198 | | | | 0.3 | | |
| | | 237,737 | | | | 4.4 | | |
Total Equities: | | | 5,122,914 | | | | 94.7 | | |
Short-Term Obligations: | | | 269,837 | | | | 5.0 | | |
Total Investments: | | | 5,392,751 | | | | 99.7 | | |
Cash and Other Assets Less Liabilities: | | | 14,776 | | | | 0.3 | | |
Net Assets: | | $ | 5,407,527 | | | | 100.0 | % | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Major Portfolio Changes in the Second Quarter (Unaudited)
| | Number of Shares | |
| | 03/31/08 | | 06/30/08 | |
Purchases | |
Information | |
Bally Technologies | | | 60,600 | | | | 155,000 | | |
Global Payments | | | 468,280 | | | | 538,280 | | |
Mettler Toledo | | | 140,000 | | | | 155,000 | | |
ON Semiconductor | | | 879,750 | | | | 1,179,750 | | |
Zebra Technologies | | | 99,000 | | | | 184,000 | | |
Industrial Goods & Services | |
Acuity Brands | | | 80,000 | | | | 145,000 | | |
Cytec Industries | | | 0 | | | | 100,000 | | |
Haynes International | | | 0 | | | | 46,100 | | |
Mine Safety Appliances | | | 0 | | | | 75,000 | | |
Consumer Goods & Services | |
Talbots | | | 0 | | | | 400,000 | | |
Vail Resorts | | | 90,000 | | | | 190,000 | | |
Finance | |
Berkshire Hills Bancorp | | | 0 | | | | 138,500 | | |
CAI International | | | 22,911 | | | | 230,000 | | |
GATX | | | 0 | | | | 145,000 | | |
Guaranty Bancorp | | | 0 | | | | 500,000 | | |
H&E Equipment Services | | | 175,000 | | | | 350,000 | | |
Lakeland Financial | | | 299,388 | | | | 424,388 | | |
MB Financial | | | 410,025 | | | | 455,025 | | |
SVB Financial Group | | | 0 | | | | 60,000 | | |
Valley National Bancorp | | | 585,000 | | | | 614,250 | | |
ViewPoint Financial | | | 400,000 | | | | 600,000 | | |
Health Care | |
Auxilium Pharmaceuticals | | | 100,000 | | | | 125,000 | | |
Immucor | | | 0 | | | | 100,000 | | |
Meridian Biosciences | | | 0 | | | | 105,000 | | |
Psychiatric Solutions | | | 90,000 | | | | 180,000 | | |
United Therapeutics | | | 35,000 | | | | 53,000 | | |
Vital Signs | | | 0 | | | | 60,000 | | |
Other Industries | |
BioMed Realty Trust | | | 0 | | | | 120,000 | | |
Corporate Office Properties | | | 0 | | | | 85,000 | | |
Gaylord Entertainment | | | 122,500 | | | | 222,500 | | |
| | Number of Shares | |
| | 03/31/08 | | 06/30/08 | |
Sales | |
Information | |
Avid Technology | | | 556,500 | | | | 197,000 | | |
CNET Networks | | | 980,000 | | | | 0 | | |
Entravision Communications | | | 1,125,000 | | | | 975,000 | | |
Lions Gate Entertainment | | | 750,000 | | | | 375,000 | | |
Netgear | | | 190,000 | | | | 0 | | |
Tellabs | | | 2,688,200 | | | | 2,648,900 | | |
Industrial Goods & Services | |
G&K Services | | | 179,000 | | | | 90,000 | | |
Watsco | | | 70,000 | | | | 0 | | |
Consumer Goods & Services | |
AnnTaylor Stores | | | 224,500 | | | | 0 | | |
Chico's FAS | | | 418,000 | | | | 0 | | |
International Speedway | | | 136,700 | | | | 0 | | |
Scotts Miracle-Gro | | | 266,000 | | | | 166,000 | | |
Speedway Motorsports | | | 185,989 | | | | 140,500 | | |
Universal Technical Institute | | | 310,000 | | | | 0 | | |
Energy & Minerals | |
FMC Technologies | | | 803,400 | | | | 733,400 | | |
Finance | |
Centennial Bank | | | 500,000 | | | | 0 | | |
First Busey | | | 215,000 | | | | 105,928 | | |
Old Second Bancorp | | | 220,000 | | | | 192,700 | | |
Health Care | |
Barrier Therapeutics | | | 505,000 | | | | 0 | | |
BioMarin | | | 600,000 | | | | 405,000 | | |
Lincare Holdings | | | 246,800 | | | | 126,800 | | |
Medicis Pharmaceutical | | | 110,000 | | | | 0 | | |
Orthofix International | | | 118,000 | | | | 28,000 | | |
Other Industries | |
DiamondRock Hospitality | | | 560,000 | | | | 325,000 | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Number of Shares | | | | Value (000) | |
| | | | | | | Equities: 98.6% | | |
Information 31.9% | | | |
| | > Business Software 5.5% | |
| 681,400 | | | Micros Systems (a) | | $ | 20,776 | | |
| | | | Information Systems for Restaurants & Hotels | | | | | |
| 2,100,000 | | | Novell (a) | | | 12,369 | | |
| | | | Directory, Operating System & Identity Management Software | | | | | |
| 525,000 | | | Blackbaud | | | 11,235 | | |
| | | | Software & Services for Non-profits | | | | | |
| 235,000 | | | ANSYS (a) | | | 11,073 | | |
| | | | Simulation Software for Engineers & Designers | | | | | |
| 570,000 | | | Informatica (a) | | | 8,573 | | |
| | | | Enterprise Data Integration Software | | | | | |
| 230,400 | | | Concur Technologies (a) | | | 7,656 | | |
| | | | Web Enabled Cost & Expense Management Software | | | | | |
| 197,000 | | | Avid Technology (a) | | | 3,347 | | |
| | | | Digital Nonlinear Editing Software & Systems | | | | | |
| 100,000 | | | Quality Systems | | | 2,928 | | |
| | | | IT Systems for Medical Groups & Ambulatory Care Centers | | | | | |
| | | 77,957 | | |
| | > Instrumentation 5.3% | |
| 860,000 | | | Flir Systems (a) | | | 34,890 | | |
| | | | Infrared Cameras | | | | | |
| 155,000 | | | Mettler Toledo (a) | | | 14,703 | | |
| | | | Laboratory Equipment | | | | | |
| 368,000 | | | Trimble Navigation (a) | | | 13,138 | | |
| | | | GPS-based Instruments | | | | | |
| 425,000 | | | IPG Photonics (a) | | | 7,994 | | |
| | | | Fiber Lasers | | | | | |
| 45,000 | | | Varian (a) | | | 2,298 | | |
| | | | Analytical Instruments | | | | | |
| 60,000 | | | FARO Technologies (a) | | | 1,510 | | |
| | | | Precision Measurement Equipment | | | | | |
| | | 74,533 | | |
| | > Mobile Communications 4.3% | |
| 1,005,000 | | | Crown Castle International (a) | | | 38,924 | | |
| | | | Communications Towers | | | | | |
| 506,000 | | | American Tower (a) | | | 21,378 | | |
| | | | Communications Towers in USA & Mexico | | | | | |
| 88,000 | | | Globalstar (a) | | | 249 | | |
| | | | Satellite Mobile Voice & Data Carrier | | | | | |
| | | 60,551 | | |
| | > Computer Hardware & Related Equipment 3.7% | |
| 505,000 | | | II-VI (a) | | | 17,635 | | |
| | | | Laser Components | | | | | |
| 295,600 | | | Amphenol | | | 13,266 | | |
| | | | Electronic Connectors | | | | | |
| 320,000 | | | Nice Systems - ADR (Israel) (a) | | | 9,462 | | |
| | | | Audio & Video Recording Solutions | | | | | |
| 184,000 | | | Zebra Technologies (a) | | | 6,006 | | |
| | | | Bar Code Printers | | | | | |
| 160,000 | | | Belden CDT | | | 5,421 | | |
| | | | Specialty Cable | | | | | |
Number of Shares | | | | Value (000) | |
| 65,000 | | | Intermec (a) | | $ | 1,370 | | |
| | | | Bar Code & Wireless LAN Systems | | | | | |
| | | 53,160 | | |
| | > Semiconductors & Related Equipment 3.6% | |
| 710,000 | | | Microsemi (a) | | | 17,878 | | |
| | | | Analog/Mixed-signal Semiconductors | | | | | |
| 1,168,000 | | | Integrated Device Technology (a) | | | 11,610 | | |
| | | | Communications Semiconductors | | | | | |
| 1,179,750 | | | ON Semiconductor (a) | | | 10,818 | | |
| | | | Mixed-signal & Power Management Semiconductors | | | | | |
| 190,000 | | | Littelfuse (a) | | | 5,995 | | |
| | | | Little Fuses | | | | | |
| 189,296 | | | Supertex (a) | | | 4,418 | | |
| | | | Mixed-signal Semiconductors | | | | | |
| | | 50,719 | | |
| | > Telephone Services 2.1% | |
| 1,486,000 | | | TW Telecom (a) | | | 23,821 | | |
| | | | Fiber Optic Telephone/Data Services | | | | | |
| 280,000 | | | Cogent Communications (a) | | | 3,752 | | |
| | | | Internet Data Pipelines | | | | | |
| 400,000 | | | PAETEC Holding (a) | | | 2,540 | | |
| | | | Telephone/Data Services for Business | | | | | |
| | | 30,113 | | |
| | > Telecommunications Equipment 2.0% | |
| 525,000 | | | Polycom (a) | | | 12,789 | | |
| | | | Video Conferencing Equipment | | | | | |
| 2,648,900 | | | Tellabs (a) | | | 12,318 | | |
| | | | Telecommunications Equipment | | | | | |
| 125,000 | | | Ciena (a) | | | 2,896 | | |
| | | | Optical Transport & Broadband Access Equipment | | | | | |
| | | 28,003 | | |
| | > Financial Processors 1.8% | |
| 538,280 | | | Global Payments | | | 25,084 | | |
| | | | Credit Card Processor | | | | | |
| | | 25,084 | | |
| | > Computer Services 1.1% | |
| 1,005,500 | | | Hackett Group (a) | | | 5,772 | | |
| | | | IT Integration & Best Practice Research | | | | | |
| 205,000 | | | SRA International (a) | | | 4,604 | | |
| | | | Government IT Services | | | | | |
| 786,000 | | | RCM Technologies (a)(b) | | | 3,388 | | |
| | | | Technology & Engineering Services | | | | | |
| 235,000 | | | iGate (a) | | | 1,910 | | |
| | | | IT & Business Process Outsourcing Services | | | | | |
| | | 15,674 | | |
| | > Internet Related 0.7% | |
| 460,000 | | | ValueClick (a) | | | 6,969 | | |
| | | | Internet Advertising | | | | | |
| 381,740 | | | TheStreet.com | | | 2,485 | | |
| | | | Financial Information Website Publisher | | | | | |
| | | 9,454 | | |
| | > Gaming Equipment & Services 0.6% | |
| 155,000 | | | Bally Technologies (a) | | | 5,239 | | |
| | | | Slot Machines & Software | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Statement of Investments (Unaudited), continued
Number of Shares | | | | Value (000) | |
| | > Gaming Equipment & Services—continued | |
| 100,000 | | | Scientific Games (a) | | $ | 2,962 | | |
| | | | Lottery Services Provider | | | | | |
| 98,500 | | | Shuffle Master (a) | | | 487 | | |
| | | | Card Shufflers & Casino Games | | | | | |
| | | 8,688 | | |
| | > TV Broadcasting 0.3% | |
| 975,000 | | | Entravision Communications (a) | | | 3,919 | | |
| | | | Spanish Language TV & Radio Stations | | | | | |
| | | 3,919 | | |
| | > Television Programming 0.3% | |
| 375,000 | | | Lions Gate Entertainment (a) | | | 3,885 | | |
| | | | Film & TV Studio | | | | | |
| | | 3,885 | | |
| | > Radio 0.2% | |
| 300,000 | | | Saga Communications (a) | | | 1,503 | | |
| | | | Radio Stations in Small- & Mid-sized Cities | | | | | |
| 511,100 | | | Salem Communications | | | 1,007 | | |
| | | | Radio Stations for Religious Programming | | | | | |
| 705,500 | | | Spanish Broadcasting System (a) | | | 804 | | |
| | | | Spanish Language Radio Stations | | | | | |
| | | 3,314 | | |
| | > Contract Manufacturing 0.2% | |
| 115,000 | | | Plexus (a) | | | 3,183 | | |
| | | | Electronic Manufacturing Services | | | | | |
| | | 3,183 | | |
| | > Business Information & Marketing Services 0.2% | |
| 100,000 | | | Viad | | | 2,579 | | |
| | | | Trade Show Services, Travel & Tours | | | | | |
| | | 2,579 | | |
Information: Total | | | 450,816 | | |
Industrial Goods & Services 15.6% | | | |
| | > Machinery 10.4% | |
| 697,500 | | | Ametek | | | 32,936 | | |
| | | | Aerospace/Industrial Instruments | | | | | |
| 650,300 | | | ESCO Technologies (a) | | | 30,512 | | |
| | | | Automatic Electric Meter Readers | | | | | |
| 373,600 | | | Nordson | | | 27,232 | | |
| | | | Dispensing Systems for Adhesives & Coatings | | | | | |
| 673,600 | | | Pentair | | | 23,589 | | |
| | | | Pumps & Water Treatment | | | | | |
| 394,800 | | | Donaldson | | | 17,624 | | |
| | | | Industrial Air Filtration | | | | | |
| 140,000 | | | MOOG (a) | | | 5,214 | | |
| | | | Motion Control Products for Aerospace, Defense & Industrial Markets | | | | | |
| 75,000 | | | Mine Safety Appliances | | | 2,999 | | |
| | | | Safety Equipment | | | | | |
| 50,000 | | | Kaydon | | | 2,570 | | |
| | | | Specialized Friction & Motion Control Products | | | | | |
| 71,800 | | | Toro | | | 2,389 | | |
| | | | Turf Maintenance Equipment | | | | | |
Number of Shares | | | | Value (000) | |
| 23,013 | | | Lincoln Electric | | $ | 1,811 | | |
| | | | Welding Equipment & Consumables | | | | | |
| | | 146,876 | | |
| | > Outsourcing Services 1.2% | |
| 350,000 | | | Quanta Services (a) | | | 11,644 | | |
| | | | Electrical & Telecom Construction Services | | | | | |
| 175,000 | | | Administaff | | | 4,881 | | |
| | | | Professional Employer Organization | | | | | |
| | | 16,525 | | |
| | > Other Industrial Services 1.1% | |
| 396,000 | | | American Reprographics (a) | | | 6,593 | | |
| | | | Document Management & Logistics | | | | | |
| 350,000 | | | TrueBlue (a) | | | 4,624 | | |
| | | | Temporary Manual Labor | | | | | |
| 90,000 | | | G&K Services | | | 2,741 | | |
| | | | Uniform Rental | | | | | |
| 200,000 | | | American Commercial Lines (a) | | | 2,186 | | |
| | | | Operator/Builder of Inland Barges | | | | | |
| | | 16,144 | | |
| | > Industrial Materials & Specialty Chemicals 1.0% | |
| 100,000 | | | Cytec Industries | | | 5,456 | | |
| | | | Aerospace Composites & Specialty Chemicals | | | | | |
| 50,000 | | | Greif | | | 3,202 | | |
| | | | Industrial Packaging | | | | | |
| 90,000 | | | Albany International | | | 2,610 | | |
| | | | Paper Machine Clothing & Advanced Textiles | | | | | |
| 155,000 | | | Drew Industries (a) | | | 2,472 | | |
| | | | RV & Manufactured Home Components | | | | | |
| | | 13,740 | | |
| | > Waste Management 0.6% | |
| 280,875 | | | Waste Connections (a) | | | 8,969 | | |
| | | | Solid Waste Management | | | | | |
| | | 8,969 | | |
| | > Electrical Components 0.5% | |
| 145,000 | | | Acuity Brands | | | 6,972 | | |
| | | | Commercial Lighting Fixtures | | | | | |
| | | 6,972 | | |
| | > Construction 0.4% | |
| 50,000 | | | Texas Industries | | | 2,807 | | |
| | | | Aggregates, Cement & Concrete | | | | | |
| 140,000 | | | M/I Homes | | | 2,202 | | |
| | | | Home Builder | | | | | |
| | | 5,009 | | |
| | > Industrial Distribution 0.2% | |
| 225,000 | | | Interline Brands (a) | | | 3,584 | | |
| | | | Industrial Distribution | | | | | |
| | | 3,584 | | |
| | > Steel 0.2% | |
| 46,100 | | | Haynes International (a) | | | 2,653 | | |
| | | | Producer of High Performance Alloys | | | | | |
| | | 2,653 | | |
Industrial Goods & Services: Total | | | 220,472 | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Number of Shares | | | | Value (000) | |
Consumer Goods & Services 14.5% | | | |
| | > Retail 4.1% | |
| 398,000 | | | Abercrombie & Fitch | | $ | 24,947 | | |
| | | | Teen Apparel Retailer | | | | | |
| 540,000 | | | Urban Outfitters (a) | | | 16,843 | | |
| | | | Apparel & Home Specialty Retailer | | | | | |
| 240,000 | | | J Crew Group (a) | | | 7,922 | | |
| | | | Multi-channel Branded Retailer | | | | | |
| 400,000 | | | Talbots | | | 4,636 | | |
| | | | Women's Specialty Retailer | | | | | |
| 486,250 | | | Christopher & Banks | | | 3,306 | | |
| | | | Women's Apparel Retailer | | | | | |
| | | 57,654 | | |
| | > Apparel 2.7% | |
| 950,313 | | | True Religion Apparel (a) | | | 25,326 | | |
| | | | Premium Denim | | | | | |
| 222,200 | | | Coach (a) | | | 6,417 | | |
| | | | Designer & Retailer of Branded Leather Accessories | | | | | |
| 314,200 | | | Oxford Industries | | | 6,017 | | |
| | | | Branded & Private Label Apparel | | | | | |
| | | 37,760 | | |
| | > Other Consumer Services 2.1% | |
| 366,000 | | | ITT Educational Services (a) | | | 30,242 | | |
| | | | Post-secondary Degree Services | | | | | |
| | | 30,242 | | |
| | > Other Durable Goods 1.5% | |
| 2,078,300 | | | Champion Enterprises (a) | | | 12,158 | | |
| | | | Manufactured Homes | | | | | |
| 287,900 | | | Cavco Industries (a) | | | 9,423 | | |
| | | | Higher End Manufactured Homes | | | | | |
| | | 21,581 | | |
| | > Restaurants 0.7% | |
| 337,500 | | | Sonic (a) | | | 4,995 | | |
| | | | Quick Service Restaurant | | | | | |
| 163,800 | | | Red Robin Gourmet Burgers (a) | | | 4,544 | | |
| | | | Casual Dining Restaurant | | | | | |
| | | 9,539 | | |
| | > Consumer Goods Distribution 0.7% | |
| 523,500 | | | Pool | | | 9,297 | | |
| | | | Distributor of Swimming Pool Supplies & Equipment | | | | | |
| | | 9,297 | | |
| | > Furniture & Textiles 0.7% | |
| 400,000 | | | Knoll | | | 4,860 | | |
| | | | Office Furniture | | | | | |
| 175,000 | | | Herman Miller | | | 4,356 | | |
| | | | Office Furniture | | | | | |
| | | 9,216 | | |
| | > Leisure Products 0.6% | |
| 180,000 | | | Thor Industries | | | 3,827 | | |
| | | | RV & Bus Manufacturer | | | | | |
| 140,500 | | | Speedway Motorsports | | | 2,863 | | |
| | | | Motorsports Racetrack Owner & Operator | | | | | |
| 150,000 | | | Winnebago | | | 1,529 | | |
| | | | Premier Motorhome Maker | | | | | |
| | | 8,219 | | |
Number of Shares | | | | Value (000) | |
| | > Travel 0.6% | |
| 190,000 | | | Vail Resorts (a) | | $ | 8,138 | | |
| | | | Ski Resort Operator & Developer | | | | | |
| | | 8,138 | | |
| | > Nondurables 0.3% | |
| 166,000 | | | Scotts Miracle-Gro | | | 2,916 | | |
| | | | Consumer Lawn & Garden Products | | | | | |
| 108,000 | | | Jarden (a) | | | 1,970 | | |
| | | | Branded Household Products | | | | | |
| | | 4,886 | | |
| | > Casinos & Gaming 0.3% | |
| 455,000 | | | Pinnacle Entertainment (a) | | | 4,773 | | |
| | | | Regional Casino Operator | | | | | |
| | | 4,773 | | |
| | > Food & Beverage 0.2% | |
| 90,000 | | | Hansen Natural (a) | | | 2,594 | | |
| | | | Alternative Beverages | | | | | |
| | | 2,594 | | |
Consumer Goods & Services: Total | | | 203,899 | | |
Energy & Minerals 13.8% | | | |
| | > Oil Services 7.1% | |
| 733,400 | | | FMC Technologies (a) | | | 56,421 | | |
| | | | Oil & Gas Wellhead Manufacturer | | | | | |
| 215,000 | | | Atwood Oceanics (a) | | | 26,733 | | |
| | | | Offshore Drilling Contractor | | | | | |
| 115,375 | | | Exterran Holdings (a) | | | 8,248 | | |
| | | | Natural Gas Compressor Rental & Fabrication | | | | | |
| 241,000 | | | Tetra Technologies (a) | | | 5,714 | | |
| | | | U.S.-based Service Company with Life of Field Approach | | | | | |
| 106,000 | | | Tesco (a) | | | 3,387 | | |
| | | | Developing New Well Drilling Technologies | | | | | |
| | | 100,503 | | |
| | > Oil & Gas Producers 5.8% | |
| 1,050,000 | | | Quicksilver Resources (a) | | | 40,572 | | |
| | | | Natural Gas & Coal Seam Gas Producer | | | | | |
| 315,000 | | | Carrizo Oil & Gas (a) | | | 21,448 | | |
| | | | Explores for Natural Gas & Crude Oil | | | | | |
| 276,800 | | | Southwestern Energy (a) | | | 13,178 | | |
| | | | Oil & Gas Producer | | | | | |
| 111,200 | | | Equitable Resources | | | 7,680 | | |
| | | | Natural Gas Producer & Utility | | | | | |
| | | 82,878 | | |
| | > Other Resources 0.7% | |
| 218,000 | | | Layne Christensen (a) | | | 9,546 | | |
| | | | Oil & Gas Production/Engineering & Construction/Contract Drilling | | | | | |
| | | 9,546 | | |
| | > Oil Refining, Marketing & Distribution 0.2% | |
| 50,250 | | | Oneok | | | 2,454 | | |
| | | | Natural Gas Distribution, Pipeline Processing & Trading | | | | | |
| | | 2,454 | | |
Energy & Minerals: Total | | | 195,381 | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Statement of Investments (Unaudited), continued
Number of Shares | | | | Value (000) | |
Finance 11.5% | | | |
| | > Banks 4.4% | |
| 455,025 | | | MB Financial | | $ | 10,225 | | |
| | | | Chicago Bank | | | | | |
| 614,250 | | | Valley National Bancorp | | | 9,687 | | |
| | | | New Jersey/New York Bank | | | | | |
| 424,388 | | | Lakeland Financial | | | 8,097 | | |
| | | | Indiana Bank | | | | | |
| 659,800 | | | TCF Financial | | | 7,937 | | |
| | | | Great Lakes Bank | | | | | |
| 508,000 | | | Pacific Continental | | | 5,583 | | |
| | | | Niche Pacific N.W. Bank | | | | | |
| 280,777 | | | Glacier Bancorp | | | 4,490 | | |
| | | | Mountain States Bank | | | | | |
| 213,600 | | | Associated Banc-Corp | | | 4,120 | | |
| | | | Midwest Bank | | | | | |
| 60,000 | | | SVB Financial Group (a) | | | 2,887 | | |
| | | | Bank to Venture Capitalists | | | | | |
| 165,000 | | | Greene County Bancshares | | | 2,313 | | |
| | | | Tennessee Bank | | | | | |
| 192,700 | | | Old Second Bancorp | | | 2,239 | | |
| | | | Illinois Bank | | | | | |
| 500,000 | | | Guaranty Bancorp (a) | | | 1,800 | | |
| | | | Colorado Bank | | | | | |
| 105,928 | | | First Busey | | | 1,400 | | |
| | | | Illinois Bank | | | | | |
| 90,000 | | | TriCo Bancshares | | | 986 | | |
| | | | California Central Valley Community Bank | | | | | |
| | | 61,764 | | |
| | > Finance Companies 3.6% | |
| 482,900 | | | World Acceptance (a) | | | 16,259 | | |
| | | | Personal Loans | | | | | |
| 1,136,500 | | | AmeriCredit (a) | | | 9,797 | | |
| | | | Auto Lending | | | | | |
| 145,000 | | | GATX | | | 6,428 | | |
| | | | Rail Car Lessor | | | | | |
| 350,000 | | | H&E Equipment Services (a) | | | 4,207 | | |
| | | | Heavy Equipment Leasing | | | | | |
| 230,000 | | | CAI International (a) | | | 4,002 | | |
| | | | International Container Leasing & Management | | | | | |
| 130,000 | | | McGrath Rentcorp | | | 3,197 | | |
| | | | Temporary Space & IT Rentals | | | | | |
| 140,000 | | | Aaron Rents | | | 3,126 | | |
| | | | Rent to Own | | | | | |
| 200,000 | | | Electro Rent | | | 2,508 | | |
| | | | Test & Measurement Rentals | | | | | |
| 99,200 | | | Marlin Business Services (a) | | | 687 | | |
| | | | Small Equipment Leasing | | | | | |
| | | 50,211 | | |
| | > Insurance 1.7% | |
| 714,500 | | | HCC Insurance Holdings | | | 15,104 | | |
| | | | Specialty Insurance | | | | | |
| 105,000 | | | Philadelphia Consolidated Holding (a) | | | 3,567 | | |
| | | | Specialty Insurance | | | | | |
| 7,000 | | | Markel (a) | | | 2,569 | | |
| | | | Specialty Insurance | | | | | |
Number of Shares | | | | Value (000) | |
| 75,000 | | | Endurance Specialty Holdings | | $ | 2,309 | | |
| | | | Commercial Lines Insurance/Reinsurance | | | | | |
| | | 23,549 | | |
| | > Savings & Loans 1.6% | |
| 668,140 | | | People's United | | | 10,423 | | |
| | | | Connecticut Savings & Loan | | | | | |
| 600,000 | | | ViewPoint Financial | | | 8,832 | | |
| | | | Texas Thrfit | | | | | |
| 138,500 | | | Berkshire Hills Bancorp | | | 3,276 | | |
| | | | Northeast Thrift | | | | | |
| 24,700 | | | Anchor Bancorp Wisconsin | | | 173 | | |
| | | | Wisconsin Thrift | | | | | |
| | | 22,704 | | |
| | > Brokerage & Money Management 0.2% | |
| 150,000 | | | SEI Investments | | | 3,528 | | |
| | | | Mutual Fund Administration & Investment Management | | | | | |
| | | 3,528 | | |
Finance: Total | | | 161,756 | | |
Health Care 8.9% | | | |
| | > Biotechnology & Drug Delivery 2.8% | |
| 405,000 | | | BioMarin (a) | | | 11,737 | | |
| | | | Biotech Focused on Orphan Diseases | | | | | |
| 53,000 | | | United Therapeutics (a) | | | 5,181 | | |
| | | | Biotech Focused on Rare Diseases | | | | | |
| 100,000 | | | Myriad Genetics (a) | | | 4,552 | | |
| | | | Drugs/Diagnostics Hybrid | | | | | |
| 125,000 | | | Auxilium Pharmaceuticals (a) | | | 4,202 | | |
| | | | Biotech Focused on Niche Disease Areas | | | | | |
| 421,400 | | | Seattle Genetics (a) | | | 3,565 | | |
| | | | Antibody-based Therapies for Cancer | | | | | |
| 545,000 | | | Array Biopharma (a) | | | 2,562 | | |
| | | | Drugs for Cancer & Inflammatory Diseases | | | | | |
| 320,000 | | | Medarex (a) | | | 2,115 | | |
| | | | Humanized Antibodies | | | | | |
| 401,000 | | | Arena Pharmaceuticals (a) | | | 2,081 | | |
| | | | Novel Drug Targeting Technology | | | | | |
| 580,000 | | | Nektar Therapeutics (a) | | | 1,943 | | |
| | | | Drug Delivery Technologies | | | | | |
| 320,000 | | | Pharmacopeia (a) | | | 1,226 | | |
| | | | Biotech Company with Broad Early-stage Pipeline | | | | | |
| 485,000 | | | Decode Genetics (a) | | | 446 | | |
| | | | Drugs for Heart Attack, Asthma & Vascular Disease | | | | | |
| 400,000 | | | Neurogen (a) | | | 412 | | |
| | | | Development-stage Biotech Focused on Neurology | | | | | |
| 500,000 | | | IsoRay (a) | | | 275 | | |
| 100,000 | | | IsoRay - Warrants (a)(c) | | | 5 | | |
| | | | Radiology Cancer Company | | | | | |
| 37,500 | | | Locus Pharmaceuticals, Series A-1, Pfd. (a)(c) | | | 38 | | |
| 19,329 | | | Locus Pharmaceuticals, Series B-1, Pfd. (a)(c) | | | 19 | | |
| | | | High Throughput Rational Drug Design | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Number of Shares | | | | Value (000) | |
| | > Biotechnology & Drug Delivery—continued | |
| 18,181 | | | Metabolex, Series F (a)(c) | | $ | 32 | | |
| | | | Diabetes Drug Development | | | | | |
| 738,060 | | | Medicure - Warrants (a)(c) | | | 15 | | |
| | | | Cardiovascular Biotech Company | | | | | |
| | | 40,406 | | |
| | > Health Care Services 2.1% | |
| 660,000 | | | PSS World Medical (a) | | | 10,758 | | |
| | | | Medical Supplies | | | | | |
| 137,000 | | | Charles River Laboratories (a) | | | 8,757 | | |
| | | | Pharmaceutical Research | | | | | |
| 180,000 | | | Psychiatric Solutions (a) | | | 6,811 | | |
| | | | Behavioral Health Services | | | | | |
| 126,800 | | | Lincare Holdings (a) | | | 3,601 | | |
| | | | Home Health Care Services | | | | | |
| | | 29,927 | | |
| | > Medical Supplies 1.7% | |
| 158,300 | | | Techne (a) | | | 12,251 | | |
| | | | Cytokines, Antibodies & Other Reagents for Life Science | | | | | |
| 200,000 | | | QIAGEN (Netherlands) (a) | | | 4,026 | | |
| | | | Life Science Company; DNA/RNA Purification | | | | | |
| 105,000 | | | Meridian Biosciences | | | 2,827 | | |
| | | | Niche Diagnostics/Life Science Company | | | | | |
| 100,000 | | | Immucor (a) | | | 2,588 | | |
| | | | Automated Blood Typing | | | | | |
| 53,000 | | | Idexx Laboratories (a) | | | 2,583 | | |
| | | | Diagnostic Equipment & Services for Veterinarians | | | | | |
| | | 24,275 | | |
| | > Medical Equipment & Devices 1.4% | |
| 105,000 | | | Alexion Pharmaceuticals (a) | | | 7,612 | | |
| | | | Biotech Focused on Orphan Diseases | | | | | |
| 85,000 | | | Illumina (a) | | | 7,404 | | |
| | | | Leading Tools & Service Provider for Genetic Analysis | | | | | |
| 60,000 | | | Vital Signs | | | 3,407 | | |
| | | | Anesthesia, Respiratory & Sleep Products | | | | | |
| 28,000 | | | Orthofix International (a) | | | 811 | | |
| | | | Bone Fixation & Stimulation Devices | | | | | |
| | | 19,234 | | |
| | > Pharmaceuticals 0.9% | |
| 145,000 | | | Cephalon (a) | | | 9,670 | | |
| | | | Specialty Pharmaceuticals for Pain, Central Nervous System & Oncology | | | | | |
| 765,000 | | | QLT (a) | | | 2,624 | | |
| | | | Specialty Pharmaceuticals for Ophthalmology & Dermatology | | | | | |
| | | 12,294 | | |
Health Care: Total | | | 126,136 | | |
Other Industries 2.4% | | | |
| | > Real Estate 1.7% | |
| 222,500 | | | Gaylord Entertainment (a) | | | 5,331 | | |
| | | | Convention Hotels | | | | | |
| 100,000 | | | Digital Realty Trust | | | 4,091 | | |
| | | | Technology-focused Office Buildings | | | | | |
Number of Shares or Principal Amount (000) | | | | Value (000) | |
| 325,000 | | | DiamondRock Hospitality | | $ | 3,539 | | |
| | | | Hotel Owner | | | | | |
| 120,000 | | | BioMed Realty Trust | | | 2,944 | | |
| | | | Life Science-focused Office Buildings | | | | | |
| 85,000 | | | Corporate Office Properties | | | 2,918 | | |
| | | | Office Buildings | | | | | |
| 90,000 | | | American Campus Communities | | | 2,506 | | |
| | | | Student Housing | | | | | |
| 150,000 | | | Kite Realty Group | | | 1,875 | | |
| | | | Community Shopping Centers | | | | | |
| | | 23,204 | | |
| | > Transportation 0.7% | |
| 524,720 | | | Heartland Express | | | 7,823 | | |
| | | | Regional Trucker | | | | | |
| 180,000 | | | Rush Enterprises (a) | | | 2,162 | | |
| | | | Truck Distribution | | | | | |
| | | 9,985 | | |
Other Industries: Total | | | 33,189 | | |
Total Equities: 98.6% (Cost: $1,128,297) | | | 1,391,649 | | |
Short-Term Obligations 1.8% | | | |
| | > Commercial Paper 1.5% | |
$ | 7,300 | | | Toyota Motor Credit 1.90% Due 7/01/08 | | | 7,300 | | |
| 7,100 | | | United Parcel Service (d) 2.04% Due 7/02/08 | | | 7,100 | | |
| 7,100 | | | General Electric Capital 1.90% Due 7/03/08 | | | 7,099 | | |
| | | 21,499 | | |
| | > Repurchase Agreement 0.3% | |
| 4,250 | | | Repurchase Agreement with Fixed Income Clearing Corp., dated 6/30/08, due 7/01/08 at 1.800%, collateralized by a U.S. Treasury Obligation, maturing 8/15/23, market value $4,339 (repurchase proceeds $4,250) | | | 4,250 | | |
| | | 4,250 | | |
Total Short-Term Obligations: (Amortized Cost: $25,749) | | | 25,749 | | |
Total Investments: 100.4% (Cost: $1,154,046)(e) | | | 1,417,398 | | |
Cash and Other Assets Less Liabilities: (0.4)% | | | (5,541 | ) | |
Total Net Assets: 100% | | $ | 1,411,857 | | |
ADR = American Depositary Receipts
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Columbia Acorn USA
Statement of Investments (Unaudited), continued
> Notes to Statements of Investments (dollar values in thousands)
(a) Non-income producing security.
(b) An affiliate may include any company in which the Fund owns five percent or more of its outstanding voting shares. Transactions in this affiliated company during the six months ended June 30, 2008, are as follows:
Affiliate | | Balance of Shares Held 12/31/07 | | Purchases/ Additions | | Sales/ Reductions | | Balance of Shares Held 6/30/08 | | Value | | Dividend | |
RCM Technologies | | | 786,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 786,000 | | | $ | 3,388 | | | $ | - | | |
The aggregate cost and value of this company at June 30, 2008, was $5,636 and $3,388, respectively. Investments in the affiliate company represented 0.2% of total net assets at June 30, 2008.
(c) Denotes a restricted security, which is subject to restrictions on resale under federal securities laws. These securities are valued in good faith by the board of trustees. At June 30, 2008, these securities amounted to $109, which represented 0.01% of total net assets.
Additional information on these securities is as follows:
Security | | Acquisition Dates | | Shares | | Cost | | Value | |
Locus Pharmaceuticals, Series A-1, Pfd. | | 9/5/01 | | | 37,500 | | | $ | 1,500 | | | $ | 38 | | |
Locus Pharmaceuticals, Series B-1, Pfd. | | 2/8/07 | | | 19,329 | | | | 56 | | | | 19 | | |
Metabolex, Series F | | 5/11/00 | | | 18,181 | | | | 2,000 | | | | 32 | | |
IsoRay - Warrants | | 3/21/07 | | | 100,000 | | | | - | | | | 5 | | |
Medicure - Warrants | | 12/22/06 | | | 738,060 | | | | - | | | | 15 | | |
| | | | | | | | $ | 3,556 | | | $ | 109 | | |
(d) Securities exempt from registration under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may only be resold in exempt transactions to qualified buyers. Private resales of these securities to qualified institutional buyers are also exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. At June 30, 2008, this security had an aggregate value of $7,100, which represented 0.5% of net assets.
(e) At June 30, 2008, for federal income tax purposes cost of investments was $1,154,046 and net unrealized appreciation was $263,352 consisting of gross unrealized appreciation of $477,337 and gross unrealized depreciation of $213,985.
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Columbia Acorn International Select
Major Portfolio Changes in the Second Quarter (Unaudited)
| | Number of Shares | |
| | 03/31/08 | | 06/30/08 | |
Purchases | |
Europe | |
> United Kingdom | |
Capita Group | | | 0 | | | | 550,000 | | |
Informa Group | | | 825,000 | | | | 1,200,000 | | |
Intermediate Capital | | | 0 | | | | 41,100 | | |
> Netherlands | |
Aalberts Industries | | | 142,000 | | | | 145,302 | | |
Fugro | | | 180,000 | | | | 184,090 | | |
> Switzerland | |
Swatch Group | | | 7,500 | | | | 16,000 | | |
> Ireland | |
IAWS Group | | | 195,000 | | | | 235,000 | | |
Other Countries | |
> United States | |
Cephalon | | | 0 | | | | 53,000 | | |
Synthesis Energy Systems | | | 0 | | | | 164,000 | | |
> Israel | |
Israel Chemicals | | | 0 | | | | 555,500 | | |
Asia | |
> Japan | |
Asics | | | 0 | | | | 235,000 | | |
Hitachi Construction Machinery | | | 0 | | | | 100,000 | | |
Ibiden | | | 100,000 | | | | 138,000 | | |
> China | |
Lenovo Group | | | 11,314,000 | | | | 11,754,000 | | |
RexCapital Finance | | | 0 | | | | 12,398,100 | | |
> Hong Kong | |
NagaCorp | | | 0 | | | | 5,250,000 | | |
| | Number of Shares | |
| | 03/31/08 | | 06/30/08 | |
Sales | |
Europe | |
> Netherlands | |
OPG Groep | | | 12,800 | | | | 0 | | |
QIAGEN | | | 185,000 | | | | 125,000 | | |
> Switzerland | |
Synthes | | | 45,000 | | | | 35,000 | | |
> Ireland | |
United Drug | | | 1,115,760 | | | | 1,098,700 | | |
> France | |
SES Global | | | 410,000 | | | | 405,700 | | |
> Sweden | |
Hexagon | | | 409,200 | | | | 380,900 | | |
Other Countries | |
> South Africa | |
Uranium One | | | 400,000 | | | | 0 | | |
> Australia | |
Sino Gold | | | 1,700,000 | | | | 680,000 | | |
Asia | |
> Japan | |
Hoya | | | 215,000 | | | | 165,000 | | |
> China | |
Jiangsu Expressway | | | 7,760,000 | | | | 0 | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Columbia Acorn International Select
Statement of Investments (Unaudited), June 30, 2008
Number of Shares | | | | Value (000) | |
| | | | | | | Equities: 92.6% | | |
Europe 47.2% | | | |
| | > United Kingdom 12.3% | |
| 1,200,000 | | | Informa Group | | $ | 9,871 | | |
| | | | Global Publisher & Event Organizer | | | | | |
| 480,000 | | | Intertek Testing | | | 9,446 | | |
| | | | Testing, Inspection & Certification Services | | | | | |
| 685,000 | | | Smith & Nephew | | | 7,559 | | |
| | | | Medical Equipment & Supplies | | | | | |
| 550,000 | | | Capita Group | | | 7,532 | | |
| | | | White Collar, Back Office Outsourcing | | | | | |
| 41,100 | | | Intermediate Capital | | | 1,111 | | |
| | | | European Provider of Mezzanine Capital | | | | | |
| | | 35,519 | | |
| | > Netherlands 9.9% | |
| 184,090 | | | Fugro | | | 15,724 | | |
| | | | Oilfield Services | | | | | |
| 65,000 | | | Vopak | | | 4,406 | | |
| | | | World's Largest Operator of Petroleum & Chemical Storage Terminals | | | | | |
| 89,121 | | | SBM Offshore | | | 3,289 | | |
| | | | Builds & Leases Offshore Vessels to Process & Store Crude Oil | | | | | |
| 145,302 | | | Aalberts Industries | | | 2,745 | | |
| | | | Flow Control & Heat Treatment | | | | | |
| 125,000 | | | QIAGEN (a) | | | 2,531 | | |
| | | | Life Science Company; DNA/RNA Purification | | | | | |
| | | 28,695 | | |
| | > Switzerland 5.3% | |
| 67,500 | | | Kuehne & Nagel | | | 6,412 | | |
| | | | Freight Forwarding/Logistics | | | | | |
| 35,000 | | | Synthes | | | 4,824 | | |
| | | | Products for Orthopedic Surgery | | | | | |
| 16,000 | | | Swatch Group | | | 3,998 | | |
| | | | Watch & Electronics Manufacturer | | | | | |
| | | 15,234 | | |
| | > Ireland 4.2% | |
| 1,098,700 | | | United Drug | | | 6,106 | | |
| | | | Irish Pharmaceutical Wholesaler & Outsourcer | | | | | |
| 235,000 | | | IAWS Group | | | 5,883 | | |
| | | | Baked Goods | | | | | |
| | | 11,989 | | |
| | > France 3.6% | |
| 405,700 | | | SES Global | | | 10,284 | | |
| | | | Satellite Broadcasting Services | | | | | |
| | | 10,284 | | |
| | > Germany 3.4% | |
| 225,000 | | | Rhoen-Klinikum | | | 7,145 | | |
| | | | Health Care Services | | | | | |
| 40,000 | | | Wincor Nixdorf | | | 2,785 | | |
| | | | Retail POS Systems & ATM Machines | | | | | |
| | | 9,930 | | |
| | > Sweden 3.2% | |
| 380,900 | | | Hexagon | | | 6,957 | | |
| | | | Measurement Equipment & Polymers | | | | | |
Number of Shares | | | | Value (000) | |
| 1,030,000 | | | Niscayah | | $ | 2,241 | | |
| | | | Commercial Security Installation & Service | | | | | |
| | | 9,198 | | |
| | > Greece 2.3% | |
| 390,000 | | | Intralot | | | 6,693 | | |
| | | | Lottery & Gaming Systems & Services | | | | | |
| | | 6,693 | | |
| | > Spain 1.2% | |
| 55,000 | | | Red Electrica de Espana | | | 3,581 | | |
| | | | Spanish Power Grid | | | | | |
| | | 3,581 | | |
| | > Denmark 1.0% | |
| 31,000 | | | Novozymes | | | 2,801 | | |
| | | | Industrial Enzymes | | | | | |
| | | 2,801 | | |
| | > Austria 0.8% | |
| 100,000 | | | Zumtobel | | | 2,283 | | |
| | | | Lighting Systems | | | | | |
| | | 2,283 | | |
Europe: Total | | | 136,207 | | |
Other Countries 22.5% | | | |
| | > Canada 6.9% | |
| 59,000 | | | Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan | | | 13,486 | | |
| | | | World's Largest Producer of Potash | | | | | |
| 276,133 | | | Pacific Rubiales Energy (a)(b) | | | 3,600 | | |
| 140,533 | | | Pacific Rubiales Energy (a) | | | 1,851 | | |
| 138,066 | | | Pacific Rubiales Energy-Warrants (a)(b) | | | 945 | | |
| | | | Oil Production & Exploration in Colombia | | | | | |
| | | 19,882 | | |
| | > South Africa 5.2% | |
| 250,000 | | | Impala Platinum Holdings | | | 9,866 | | |
| | | | Platinum Group Metals Mining & Refining | | | | | |
| 228,000 | | | Naspers | | | 4,979 | | |
| | | | Media & Education in Africa & other Emerging Markets | | | | | |
| | | 14,845 | | |
| | > United States 4.6% | |
| 60,000 | | | Diamond Offshore | | | 8,348 | | |
| | | | Contract Driller | | | | | |
| 53,000 | | | Cephalon (a) | | | 3,535 | | |
| | | | Specialty Pharmaceuticals for Pain, Central Nervous System & Oncology | | | | | |
| 164,000 | | | Synthesis Energy Systems (a) | | | 1,476 | | |
| | | | Owner/Operator of Gasification Plants | | | | | |
| | | 13,359 | | |
| | > Israel 4.5% | |
| 555,500 | | | Israel Chemicals | | | 12,944 | | |
| | | | Producer of Potash, Phosphates, Bromine & Specialty Chemicals | | | | | |
| | | 12,944 | | |
| | > Australia 1.3% | |
| 680,000 | | | Sino Gold (a) | | | 3,800 | | |
| | | | Gold Mining in The People's Republic of China | | | | | |
| | | 3,800 | | |
Other Countries: Total | | | 64,830 | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Number of Shares | | | | Value (000) | |
Asia 20.0% | | | |
| | > Japan 11.6% | |
| 11,300 | | | Jupiter Telecommunications (a) | | $ | 8,758 | | |
| | | | Largest Cable Service Provider in Japan | | | | | |
| 10,500 | | | Nintendo | | | 5,923 | | |
| | | | Entertainment Software & Hardware | | | | | |
| 138,000 | | | Ibiden | | | 5,017 | | |
| | | | Electronic Parts & Ceramics | | | | | |
| 660,000 | | | Kansai Paint | | | 4,568 | | |
| | | | Paint Producer in Japan, India, China & Southeast Asia | | | | | |
| 165,000 | | | Hoya | | | 3,815 | | |
| | | | Opto-electrical Components & Eyeglass Lenses | | | | | |
| 100,000 | | | Hitachi Construction Machinery | | | 2,802 | | |
| | | | Construction Machinery | | | | | |
| 235,000 | | | Asics | | | 2,563 | | |
| | | | Footwear & Apparel | | | | | |
| | | 33,446 | | |
| | > China 5.6% | |
| 11,754,000 | | | Lenovo Group | | | 7,959 | | |
| | | | Third Largest PC Vendor Globally | | | | | |
| 2,344,000 | | | China Shipping Development | | | 7,035 | | |
| | | | China's Dominant Shipper for Oil & Coal | | | | | |
| 12,398,100 | | | RexCapital Finance (a) | | | 1,240 | | |
| | | | Chinese Lottery | | | | | |
| | | 16,234 | | |
| | > South Korea 1.1% | |
| 114,000 | | | Woongjin Coway | | | 3,346 | | |
| | | | South Korean Household Appliance Rental Service Provider | | | | | |
| | | 3,346 | | |
| | > Hong Kong 1.1% | |
| 117,000 | | | Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing | | | 1,711 | | |
| | | | Hong Kong Equity & Derivatives Market Operator | | | | | |
| 5,250,000 | | | NagaCorp | | | 1,414 | | |
| | | | Monopoly Casino in Central Cambodia | | | | | |
| | | 3,125 | | |
| | > Singapore 0.6% | |
| 280,000 | | | Singapore Exchange | | | 1,422 | | |
| | | | Singapore Equity & Derivatives Market Operator | | | | | |
| 110,000 | | | OLAM | | | 196 | | |
| | | | Agriculture Supply Chain Manager | | | | | |
| | | 1,618 | | |
Asia: Total | | | 57,769 | | |
Number of Shares or Principal Amount (000) | | | | Value (000) | |
Latin America 2.9% | | | |
| | > Chile 2.9% | |
| 180,000 | | | Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile - ADR | | $ | 8,388 | | |
| | | | Producer of Specialty Fertilizers, Lithium & Iodine | | | | | |
| | | 8,388 | | |
Latin America: Total | | | 8,388 | | |
Total Equities: 92.6% (Cost: $217,785) | | | 267,194 | | |
Short-Term Obligations 3.7% | | | |
| | > Commercial Paper 2.4% | |
$ | 1,400 | | | General Electric Capital 1.80% Due 7/01/08 | | | 1,400 | | |
| 1,400 | | | Toyota Motor Credit 1.90% Due 7/02/08 | | | 1,400 | | |
| 1,400 | | | Nestle Capital (c) 2.09% Due 7/07/08 | | | 1,400 | | |
| 1,400 | | | Avon Capital (c) 2.15% Due 7/09/08 | | | 1,399 | | |
| 1,400 | | | Walgreen (c) 2.25% Due 7/11/08 | | | 1,399 | | |
| | | 6,998 | | |
| | > Repurchase Agreement 1.3% | |
| 3,728 | | | Repurchase Agreement with Fixed Income Clearing Corp., dated 6/30/08, due 7/01/08 at 1.800%, collateralized by a U.S. Treasury Obligation, maturing 3/31/09, market value $3,807 (repurchase proceeds $3,728) | | | 3,728 | | |
| | | 3,728 | | |
Total Short-Term Obligations (Amortized Cost: $10,726) | | | 10,726 | | |
Total Investments: 96.3% (Cost: $228,511)(d)(e) | | | 277,920 | | |
Cash and Other Assets Less Liabilities: 3.7% | | | 10,802 | | |
Total Net Assets: 100% | | $ | 288,722 | | |
ADR = American Depositary Receipts
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
53
Columbia Acorn International Select
Statement of Investments (Unaudited), continued
> Notes to Statements of Investments (dollar values in thousands)
(a) Non-income producing security.
(b) Denotes a restricted security, which is subject to restrictions on resale under federal securities laws. These securities are valued in good faith by the board of trustees. At June 30, 2008, these securities amounted to $4,545 which represented 1.57% of total net assets.
Additional information on these securities is as follows:
Security | | Acquisition Dates | | Shares | | Cost | | Value | |
Pacific Rubiales Energy | | 7/12/07 | | | 276,133 | | | $ | 1,109 | | | $ | 3,600 | | |
Pacific Rubiales Energy-Warrants | | 7/12/07 | | | 138,066 | | | | 236 | | | | 945 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 1,345 | | | $ | 4,545 | | |
(c) Securities exempt from registration under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may only be resold in exempt transactions to qualified buyers. Private resales of these securities to qualified institutional buyers are also exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. At June 30, 2008, these securities had an aggregate value of $4,198, which represented 1.5% of net assets.
(d) At June 30, 2008, for federal income tax purposes cost of investments was $228,511 and net unrealized appreciation was $49,409 consisting of gross unrealized appreciation of $62,374 and gross unrealized depreciation of $12,965.
(e) On June 30, 2008, the Fund's total investments were denominated in currencies as follows:
Currency | | Value | | % of Net Assets | |
Euro | | $ | 73,455 | | | | 25.4 | % | |
US Dollar | | | 45,958 | | | | 15.9 | | |
British Pound | | | 35,519 | | | | 12.3 | | |
Japanese Yen | | | 33,446 | | | | 11.6 | | |
Hong Kong Dollar | | | 19,359 | | | | 6.7 | | |
Swiss Franc | | | 15,235 | | | | 5.3 | | |
South African Rand | | | 14,845 | | | | 5.1 | | |
Other currencies less than 5% of total net assets | | | 40,103 | | | | 14.0 | | |
| | $ | 277,920 | | | | 96.3 | % | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio Diversification
At June 30, 2008, the Fund's portfolio investments as a percent of net assets were diversified as follows:
| | Value (000) | | Percent | |
> Industrial Goods & Services | |
Industrial Materials & Specialty Chemicals | | $ | 28,701 | | | | 9.9 | % | |
Other Industrial Services | | | 15,858 | | | | 5.5 | | |
Conglomerates | | | 14,719 | | | | 5.1 | | |
Outsourcing Services | | | 9,969 | | | | 3.5 | | |
Machinery | | | 2,802 | | | | 1.0 | | |
Electrical Components | | | 2,283 | | | | 0.8 | | |
| | | 74,332 | | | | 25.8 | | |
> Energy & Minerals | |
Oil Services | | | 27,361 | | | | 9.5 | | |
Mining | | | 27,152 | | | | 9.4 | | |
Oil & Gas Producers | | | 6,396 | | | | 2.2 | | |
Oil Refining, Marketing & Distribution | | | 4,406 | | | | 1.5 | | |
Alternative Energy | | | 1,476 | | | | 0.5 | | |
| | | 66,791 | | | | 23.1 | | |
> Information | |
Computer Hardware & Related Equipment | | | 10,744 | | | | 3.8 | | |
Satellite Broadcasting & Services | | | 10,284 | | | | 3.6 | | |
Publishing | | | 9,871 | | | | 3.4 | | |
CATV | | | 8,758 | | | | 3.0 | | |
Consumer Software | | | 5,923 | | | | 2.1 | | |
TV Broadcasting | | | 4,979 | | | | 1.7 | | |
Semiconductors & Related Equipment | | | 3,815 | | | | 1.3 | | |
Financial Processors | | | 3,133 | | | | 1.1 | | |
| | | 57,507 | | | | 20.0 | | |
| | Value (000) | | Percent | |
> Health Care | |
Medical Equipment & Devices | | $ | 12,383 | | | | 4.3 | % | |
Pharmaceuticals | | | 9,641 | | | | 3.3 | | |
Health Care Services | | | 7,145 | | | | 2.5 | | |
Medical Supplies | | | 2,531 | | | | 0.9 | | |
| | | 31,700 | | | | 11.0 | | |
> Consumer Goods & Services | |
Casinos & Gaming | | | 9,347 | | | | 3.2 | | |
Food & Beverage | | | 5,883 | | | | 2.0 | | |
Other Durable Goods | | | 3,998 | | | | 1.4 | | |
Other Consumer Services | | | 3,346 | | | | 1.2 | | |
Leisure Products | | | 2,563 | | | | 0.9 | | |
| | | 25,137 | | | | 8.7 | | |
> Other Industries | |
Transportation | | | 7,035 | | | | 2.4 | | |
Regulated Utilities | | | 3,581 | | | | 1.2 | | |
| | | 10,616 | | | | 3.6 | | |
> Finance | |
Finance Companies | | | 1,111 | | | | 0.4 | | |
| | | 1,111 | | | | 0.4 | | |
Total Equities: | | | 267,194 | | | | 92.6 | | |
Short-Term Obligations: | | | 10,726 | | | | 3.7 | | |
Total Investments: | | | 277,920 | | | | 96.3 | | |
Cash and Other Assets Less Liabilities: | | | 10,802 | | | | 3.7 | | |
Net Assets: | | $ | 288,722 | | | | 100.0 | % | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Columbia Acorn Select
Major Portfolio Changes in the Second Quarter (Unaudited)
| | Number of Shares | |
| | 03/31/08 | | 06/30/08 | |
Purchases | |
Energy & Minerals | |
Real Goods Solar | | | 0 | | | | 1,500,000 | | |
Synthesis Energy Systems | | | 0 | | | | 2,350,000 | | |
Uranium One (South Africa) | | | 20,363,700 | | | | 21,178,600 | | |
Consumer Goods & Services | |
Knoll | | | 1,730,000 | | | | 1,800,000 | | |
NagaCorp (Hong Kong) | | | 0 | | | | 38,651,100 | | |
RexCapital Finance (China) | | | 0 | | | | 8,265,400 | | |
Information | |
Cardtronics | | | 3,269,000 | | | | 3,350,000 | | |
Globalstar | | | 6,982,435 | | | | 10,592,100 | | |
Novell | | | 8,000,000 | | | | 9,000,000 | | |
Sanmina-SCI | | | 37,500,000 | | | | 45,250,000 | | |
WNS - ADR | | | 894,860 | | | | 1,435,296 | | |
Industrial Goods & Services | |
American Reprographics | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,343,574 | | |
Israel Chemicals (Israel) | | | 0 | | | | 970,000 | | |
Mobile Mini | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,250,000 | | |
Finance | |
MF Global | | | 907,120 | | | | 3,740,000 | | |
| | Number of Shares | |
| | 03/31/08 | | 06/30/08 | |
Sales | |
Energy & Minerals | |
Canadian Solar | | | 2,100,000 | | | | 1,500,000 | | |
Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan (Canada) | | | 1,100,000 | | | | 990,000 | | |
Consumer Goods & Services | |
Harley-Davidson | | | 800,000 | | | | 600,000 | | |
Herman Miller | | | 850,000 | | | | 0 | | |
International Speedway | | | 750,000 | | | | 0 | | |
Universal Technical Institute | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,100,000 | | |
Information | |
Avid Technology | | | 2,350,000 | | | | 2,000,000 | | |
Tellabs | | | 18,000,000 | | | | 16,748,200 | | |
VisionChina Media - ADR (China) | | | 2,850,028 | | | | 2,700,000 | | |
Finance | |
Conseco | | | 10,200,000 | | | | 8,400,000 | | |
Janus Capital Group | | | 4,000,000 | | | | 3,700,000 | | |
Markel | | | 112,000 | | | | 55,800 | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Columbia Acorn Select
Statement of Investments (Unaudited), June 30, 2008
Number of Shares | | | | Value (000) | |
| | | | | | | Equities: 99.9% | | |
Energy & Minerals 28.9% | | | |
| | > Mining 11.7% | |
| 990,000 | | | Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan (Canada) | | $ | 226,284 | | |
| | | | World's Largest Producer of Potash | | | | | |
| 21,178,600 | | | Uranium One (South Africa) (a) | | | 99,694 | | |
| | | | Uranium Mines in South Africa, Kazakhstan, Australia & the U.S. | | | | | |
| | | 325,978 | | |
| | > Oil Services 8.7% | |
| 5,550,000 | | | Tetra Technologies (a)(b) | | | 131,590 | | |
| | | | U.S.-based Service Company with Life of Field Approach | | | | | |
| 1,200,000 | | | FMC Technologies (a) | | | 92,316 | | |
| | | | Oil & Gas Wellhead Manufacturer | | | | | |
| 125,000 | | | Diamond Offshore | | | 17,393 | | |
| | | | Contract Driller | | | | | |
| | | 241,299 | | |
| | > Oil & Gas Producers 5.2% | |
| 8,316,666 | | | Pacific Rubiales Energy (Canada) (a)(c) | | | 108,440 | | |
| 1,260,834 | | | Pacific Rubiales Energy (Canada) (a) | | | 16,606 | | |
| 2,868,750 | | | Pacific Rubiales Energy-Warrants (Canada) (a)(c) | | | 19,635 | | |
| | | | Oil Production & Exploration in Colombia | | | | | |
| | | 144,681 | | |
| | > Alternative Energy 3.3% | |
| 1,500,000 | | | Canadian Solar (a)(b) | | | 60,285 | | |
| | | | Solar Cell & Module Manufacturer | | | | | |
| 2,350,000 | | | Synthesis Energy Systems (a)(b) | | | 21,150 | | |
| | | | Owner/Operator of Gasification Plants | | | | | |
| 1,500,000 | | | Real Goods Solar (a)(b) | | | 9,225 | | |
| | | | Residential Solar Energy Installer | | | | | |
| | | 90,660 | | |
Energy & Minerals: Total | | | 802,618 | | |
Consumer Goods & Services 25.1% | | | |
| | > Retail 10.4% | |
| 1,650,000 | | | Abercrombie & Fitch | | | 103,422 | | |
| | | | Teen Apparel Retailer | | | | | |
| 3,550,000 | | | Safeway | | | 101,352 | | |
| | | | Supermarkets | | | | | |
| 850,000 | | | Costco Wholesale | | | 59,619 | | |
| | | | Warehouse Superstores | | | | | |
| 4,500,000 | | | Chico's FAS (a) | | | 24,165 | | |
| | | | Women's Specialty Retailer | | | | | |
| | | 288,558 | | |
| | > Other Consumer Services 7.5% | |
| 2,100,000 | | | ITT Educational Services (a)(b) | | | 173,523 | | |
| | | | Post-secondary Degree Services | | | | | |
| 1,500,000 | | | Career Education (a) | | | 21,915 | | |
| | | | Post-secondary Education | | | | | |
| 1,100,000 | | | Universal Technical Institute (a)(b) | | | 13,706 | | |
| | | | Vocational Training | | | | | |
| | | 209,144 | | |
Number of Shares | | | | Value (000) | |
| | > Travel 3.0% | |
| 3,550,000 | | | Expedia (a) | | $ | 65,249 | | |
| | | | Online Travel Services Company | | | | | |
| 2,000,000 | | | Hertz (a) | | | 19,200 | | |
| | | | Largest U.S. Rental Car Operator | | | | | |
| | | 84,449 | | |
| | > Apparel 1.7% | |
| 1,600,000 | | | Coach (a) | | | 46,208 | | |
| | | | Designer & Retailer of Branded Leather Accessories | | | | | |
| | | 46,208 | | |
| | > Furniture & Textiles 0.8% | |
| 1,800,000 | | | Knoll | | | 21,870 | | |
| | | | Office Furniture | | | | | |
| | | 21,870 | | |
| | > Leisure Products 0.8% | |
| 600,000 | | | Harley-Davidson | | | 21,756 | | |
| | | | Motorcycles & Related Merchandise | | | | | |
| | | 21,756 | | |
| | > Food & Beverage 0.5% | |
| 9,130,100 | | | Fu Ji Food & Catering Services (China) | | | 14,168 | | |
| | | | Food Catering Service Provider in China | | | | | |
| | | 14,168 | | |
| | > Casinos & Gaming 0.4% | |
| 38,651,100 | | | NagaCorp (Hong Kong) | | | 10,410 | | |
| | | | Monopoly Casino in Central Cambodia | | | | | |
| 8,265,400 | | | RexCapital Finance (China)(a) | | | 827 | | |
| | | | Chinese Lottery | | | | | |
| | | 11,237 | | |
Consumer Goods & Services: Total | | | 697,390 | | |
Information 21.4% | | | |
| | > Mobile Communications 4.6% | |
| 2,300,000 | | | American Tower (a) | | | 97,175 | | |
| | | | Communications Towers in USA & Mexico | | | | | |
| 10,592,100 | | | Globalstar (a)(b) | | | 29,976 | | |
| | | | Satellite Mobile Voice & Data Carrier | | | | | |
| | | 127,151 | | |
| | > Business Software 3.1% | |
| 9,000,000 | | | Novell (a) | | | 53,010 | | |
| | | | Directory, Operating System & Identity Management Software | | | | | |
| 2,000,000 | | | Avid Technology (a)(b) | | | 33,980 | | |
| | | | Digital Nonlinear Editing Software & Systems | | | | | |
| | | 86,990 | | |
| | > Internet Related 3.1% | |
| 9,600,000 | | | SkillSoft - ADR (a)(b) | | | 86,784 | | |
| | | | Web-based Learning Solutions (E-Learning) | | | | | |
| | | 86,784 | | |
| | > Telecommunications Equipment 2.8% | |
| 16,748,200 | | | Tellabs (a) | | | 77,879 | | |
| | | | Telecommunications Equipment | | | | | |
| | | 77,879 | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Columbia Acorn Select
Statement of Investments (Unaudited), continued
Number of Shares | | | | Value (000) | |
| | > Contract Manufacturing 2.1% | |
| 45,250,000 | | | Sanmina-SCI (a)(b) | | $ | 57,920 | | |
| | | | Electronic Manufacturing Services | | | | | |
| | | 57,920 | | |
| | > CATV 2.0% | |
| 2,500,000 | | | Discovery Holding (a) | | | 54,900 | | |
| | | | CATV Programming | | | | | |
| | | 54,900 | | |
| | > Advertising 1.5% | |
| 2,700,000 | | | VisionChina Media - ADR (China) (a) | | | 42,849 | | |
| | | | Advertising on Digital Screens in China's Mass Transit System | | | | | |
| | | 42,849 | | |
| | > Computer Services 1.1% | |
| 1,435,296 | | | WNS - ADR (a) | | | 24,185 | | |
| | | | Offshore BPO (Business Process Outsourcing) Services | | | | | |
| 1,367,000 | | | Hackett Group (a) | | | 7,846 | | |
| | | | IT Integration & Best Practice Research | | | | | |
| | | 32,031 | | |
| | > Financial Processors 1.1% | |
| 3,350,000 | | | Cardtronics (a)(b) | | | 29,715 | | |
| | | | Operates the World's Largest Network of ATMs | | | | | |
| | | 29,715 | | |
Information: Total | | | 596,219 | | |
Industrial Goods & Services 11.5% | | | |
| | > Other Industrial Services 5.1% | |
| 1,425,000 | | | Expeditors International of Washington | | | 61,275 | | |
| | | | International Freight Forwarder | | | | | |
| 3,000,000 | | | American Commercial Lines (a)(b) | | | 32,790 | | |
| | | | Operator/Builder of Inland Barges | | | | | |
| 1,250,000 | | | Mobile Mini (a) | | | 25,000 | | |
| | | | Portable Storage Units Leasing | | | | | |
| 1,343,574 | | | American Reprographics (a) | | | 22,370 | | |
| | | | Document Management & Logistics | | | | | |
| | | 141,435 | | |
| | > Outsourcing Services 3.6% | |
| 3,000,000 | | | Quanta Services (a) | | | 99,810 | | |
| | | | Electrical & Telecom Construction Services | | | | | |
| | | 99,810 | | |
| | > Waste Management 2.0% | |
| 1,500,000 | | | Waste Management | | | 56,565 | | |
| | | | U.S. Garbage Collection & Disposal | | | | | |
| | | 56,565 | | |
| | > Industrial Materials & Specialty Chemicals 0.8% | |
| 970,000 | | | Israel Chemicals (Israel) | | | 22,602 | | |
| | | | Producer of Potash, Phosphates, Bromine & Specialty Chemicals | | | | | |
| | | 22,602 | | |
Industrial Goods & Services: Total | | | 320,412 | | |
Number of Shares or Principal Amount (000) | | | | Value (000) | |
Finance 9.5% | | | |
| | > Brokerage & Money Management 5.7% | |
| 3,700,000 | | | Janus Capital Group | | $ | 97,939 | | |
| | | | Manages Mutual Funds | | | | | |
| 1,600,000 | | | SEI Investments | | | 37,632 | | |
| | | | Mutual Fund Administration & Investment Management | | | | | |
| 3,740,000 | | | MF Global (a) | | | 23,599 | | |
| | | | Futures Broker | | | | | |
| | | 159,170 | | |
| | > Insurance 3.8% | |
| 8,400,000 | | | Conseco (a)(b) | | | 83,328 | | |
| | | | Life, Long-term Care & Medical Supplement Insurance | | | | | |
| 55,800 | | | Markel (a) | | | 20,479 | | |
| | | | Specialty Insurance | | | | | |
| | | 103,807 | | |
Finance: Total | | | 262,977 | | |
Other Industries 2.1% | | | |
| | > Transportation 2.1% | |
| 1,750,000 | | | JB Hunt Transport Services | | | 58,240 | | |
| | | | Truck & Intermodal Carrier | | | | | |
| | | 58,240 | | |
Other Industries: Total | | | 58,240 | | |
Health Care 1.4% | | | |
| | > Pharmaceuticals 1.4% | |
| 600,000 | | | Cephalon (a) | | | 40,014 | | |
| | | | Specialty Pharmaceuticals for Pain, Central Nervous System & Oncology | | | | | |
| | | 40,014 | | |
Health Care: Total | | | 40,014 | | |
Total Equities: 99.9% (Cost: $2,268,508) | | | 2,777,870 | | |
Short-Term Obligation 0.3% | | | |
| | > Repurchase Agreement 0.3% | |
$ | 9,291 | | | Repurchase Agreement with Fixed Income Clearing Corp., dated 6/30/08, due 7/01/08 at 1.800%, collateralized by a U.S. Treasury Obligation, maturing 8/15/23, market value $9,479 (repurchase proceeds $9,291) | | | 9,291 | | |
Total Short-Term Obligation (Cost: $9,291) | | | 9,291 | | |
Total Investments: 100.2% (Cost: $2,277,799)(d) | | | 2,787,161 | | |
Cash and Other Assets Less Liabilities: (0.2)% | | | (6,834 | ) | |
Total Net Assets: 100% | | $ | 2,780,327 | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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> Notes to Statements of Investments (dollar values in thousands)
(a) Non-income producing security.
(b) An affiliate may include any company in which the Fund owns five percent or more of its outstanding voting shares. Transactions in affiliated companies during the six months ended June 30, 2008, are as follows:
Affiliates | | Balance of Shares Held 12/31/07 | | Purchases/ Additions | | Sales/ Reductions | | Balance of Shares Held 6/30/08 | | Value | | Dividend | |
American Commercial Lines | | | 3,000,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 3,000,000 | | | $ | 32,790 | | | $ | - | | |
Avid Technology | | | 2,350,000 | | | | - | | | | 350,000 | | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 33,980 | | | | - | | |
Canadian Solar | | | 2,400,000 | | | | 125,195 | | | | 1,025,195 | | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 60,285 | | | | - | | |
CardTronics | | | 2,308,000 | | | | 1,042,000 | | | | - | | | | 3,350,000 | | | | 29,715 | | | | - | | |
Conseco | | | 9,700,000 | | | | 500,000 | | | | 1,800,000 | | | | 8,400,000 | | | | 83,328 | | | | - | | |
Globalstar | | | 6,866,316 | | | | 3,725,784 | | | | - | | | | 10,592,100 | | | | 29,976 | | | | - | | |
ITT Educational Services | | | 1,300,000 | | | | 800,000 | | | | - | | | | 2,100,000 | | | | 173,523 | | | | - | | |
Petro Rubiales Energy (merged into Pacific Rubiales Energy)* | | | 50,000,000 | | | | - | | | | 50,000,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | |
Petro Rubiales Energy-Warrants (merged into Pacific Rubiales Energy-Warrants)* | | | 17,212,000 | | | | - | | | | 17,212,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | |
Real Goods Solar | | | - | | | | 1,500,000 | | | | - | | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 9,225 | | | | - | | |
Sanmina-SCI | | | 36,700,000 | | | | 8,550,000 | | | | - | | | | 45,250,000 | | | | 57,920 | | | | - | | |
SkillSoft - ADR | | | 9,600,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 9,600,000 | | | | 86,784 | | | | - | | |
Synthesis Energy Systems | | | - | | | | 2,350,000 | | | | - | | | | 2,350,000 | | | | 21,150 | | | | - | | |
Tetra Technologies | | | 5,550,000 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 5,550,000 | | | | 131,590 | | | | - | | |
Universal Technical Institute | | | 1,500,000 | | | | - | | | | 400,000 | | | | 1,100,000 | | | | 13,706 | | | | - | | |
Total of Affiliated Transactions | | | 148,486,816 | | | | 18,592,979 | | | | 70,787,695 | | | | 96,292,100 | | | $ | 763,972 | | | $ | - | | |
* At June 30, 2008, the Fund owned less than five percent or more of the company's outstanding voting shares.
The aggregate cost and value of these companies at June 30, 2008, was $872,228 and $763,972, respectively. Investments in affiliate companies represented 27.5% of total net assets at June 30, 2008.
(c) Denotes a restricted security, which is subject to restrictions on resale under federal securities laws. These securities are valued in good faith by the board of trustees. At June 30, 2008, these securities amounted to $128,075, which represented 4.60% of net assets.
Additional information on these securities is as follows:
Security | | Acquisition Dates | | Shares | | Cost | | Value | |
Pacific Rubiales Energy | | 7/12/07 | | | 8,316,666 | | | $ | 37,653 | | | $ | 108,440 | | |
Pacific Rubiales Energy-Warrants | | 7/12/07 | | | 2,868,750 | | | | 4,910 | | | | 19,635 | | |
| | | | | | $ | 42,563 | | | $ | 128,075 | | |
(d) At June 30, 2008, for federal income tax purposes cost of investments was $2,277,799 and net unrealized appreciation was $509,362 consisting of gross unrealized appreciation of $994,434 and gross unrealized depreciation of $485,072.
ADR = American Depositary Receipts
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Columbia Thermostat Fund
Statement of Investments (Unaudited), June 30, 2008
Number of Shares or Principal Amount (000) | | | | Value (000) | |
| | > Stock Funds: 68.8% | |
| 2,773,830 | | | Columbia Large Cap Enhanced Core Fund, Class Z | | $ | 34,312 | | |
| 2,150,618 | | | Columbia Dividend Income Fund, Class Z | | | 27,571 | | |
| 534,019 | | | Columbia Acorn International, Class Z | | | 20,811 | | |
| 1,025,457 | | | Columbia Marsico Growth Fund, Class Z | | | 20,653 | | |
| 766,138 | | | Columbia Acorn Fund, Class Z | | | 20,226 | | |
| 521,643 | | | Columbia Acorn Select, Class Z | | | 13,604 | | |
Total Stock Funds (Cost: $139,455) | | | 137,177 | | |
| | > Bond Funds: 30.5% | |
| 3,561,831 | | | Columbia Intermediate Bond Fund, Class Z | | | 30,418 | | |
| 1,684,659 | | | Columbia U.S. Treasury Index Fund, Class Z | | | 18,380 | | |
| 1,560,980 | | | Columbia Conservative High Yield Fund, Class Z | | | 12,019 | | |
Total Bond Funds (Cost: $61,627) | | | 60,817 | | |
Short-Term Obligation: 0.6% | | | |
| | > Repurchase Agreement: 0.6% | |
$ | 1,195 | | | Repurchase Agreement with Fixed Income Clearing Corp., dated 6/30/08, due 7/01/08 at 1.800%, collateralized by a U.S. Treasury Obligation, maturing 8/15/11 market value $1,220 (repurchase proceeds $1,195) | | | 1,195 | | |
Total Short-Term Obligation (Cost: $1,195) | | | 1,195 | | |
Total Investments: 99.9% (Cost: $202,277)(a) | | | 199,189 | | |
Cash and Other Assets Less Liabilities: 0.1% | | | 146 | | |
Total Net Assets: 100% | | $ | 199,335 | | |
> Notes to Statements of Investments (dollar values in thousands)
(a) At June 30, 2008, for federal income tax purposes cost of investments was $202,277 and net unrealized depreciation was $3,088 consisting of gross unrealized appreciation of $3,839 and gross unrealized depreciation of $6,927.
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Columbia Acorn Family of Funds
Statements of Assets and Liabilities (Unaudited)
June 30, 2008 | | Columbia Acorn Fund | | Columbia Acorn International | | Columbia Acorn USA | | Columbia Acorn International Select | | Columbia Acorn Select | | Columbia Thermostat Fund | |
(in thousands) | |
Assets: | |
Unaffiliated investments, at cost | | $ | 9,023,276 | | | $ | 4,211,815 | | | $ | 1,148,410 | | | $ | 228,511 | | | $ | 1,405,571 | | | $ | 1,195 | | |
Affiliated investments, at cost (See Note 4) | | | 3,633,643 | | | | 181,586 | | | | 5,636 | | | | — | | | | 872,228 | | | | 201,082 | | |
Unaffiliated investments, at value | | $ | 13,015,056 | | | $ | 5,248,063 | | | $ | 1,414,010 | | | $ | 277,920 | | | $ | 2,023,189 | | | $ | 1,195 | | |
Affiliated investments, at value (See Note 4) | | | 4,306,751 | | | | 144,688 | | | | 3,388 | | | | — | | | | 763,972 | | | | 197,994 | | |
Cash | | | 13,386 | | | | 291 | | | | 430 | | | | 1 | | | | 1 | | | | — | * | |
Foreign currency (cost: Columbia Acorn Fund $1,919; Columbia Acorn International $12,580; Columbia Acorn International Select $11,381; Columbia Acorn Select $107) | | | 1,998 | | | | 12,979 | | | | — | | | | 11,094 | | | | 107 | | | | — | | |
Receivable for: | |
Investments sold | | | 12,704 | | | | 2,296 | | | | 2,028 | | | | 109 | | | | 7,965 | | | | — | | |
Fund shares sold | | | 12,241 | | | | 7,353 | | | | 757 | | | | 937 | | | | 2,248 | | | | 689 | | |
Dividends and interest | | | 8,565 | | | | 7,021 | | | | 512 | | | | 408 | | | | 370 | | | | — | * | |
Foreign tax reclaims | | | 291 | | | | 1,868 | | | | — | | | | 73 | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Expense reimbursement due from Advisor | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 26 | | |
Trustees' Deferred Compensation Investments | | | 2,976 | | | | 822 | | | | 223 | | | | — | | | | 239 | | | | — | | |
Other assets | | | 52 | | | | 46 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 11 | | | | — | | |
Total Assets | | | 17,374,020 | | | | 5,425,427 | | | | 1,421,348 | | | | 290,542 | | | | 2,798,102 | | | | 199,904 | | |
Liabilities: | |
Payable for: | |
Investments purchased | | | 56,749 | | | | 7,773 | | | | 5,742 | | | | 949 | | | | 7,322 | | | | — | | |
Fund shares redeemed | | | 21,246 | | | | 4,181 | | | | 1,671 | | | | 418 | | | | 6,783 | | | | 296 | | |
Management fee | | | 9,661 | | | | 3,522 | | | | 1,060 | | | | 222 | | | | 1,900 | | | | 17 | | |
Administration fee | | | 567 | | | | 174 | | | | 46 | | | | 9 | | | | 90 | | | | 6 | | |
12b-1 Service & Distribution fees | | | 2,396 | | | | 309 | | | | 112 | | | | 31 | | | | 449 | | | | 78 | | |
Reports to shareholders | | | 1,261 | | | | 289 | | | | 176 | | | | 49 | | | | 323 | | | | 68 | | |
Deferred Trustees' fees | | | 2,976 | | | | 822 | | | | 223 | | | | 34 | | | | 239 | | | | 25 | | |
Transfer agent fees | | | 4,628 | | | | 390 | | | | 428 | | | | 19 | | | | 640 | | | | 44 | | |
Trustees' fees | | | 13 | | | | 1 | | | | 2 | | | | 1 | | | | 1 | | | | 1 | | |
Audit fee | | | 38 | | | | 39 | | | | 21 | | | | 22 | | | | 21 | | | | 13 | | |
Custody fees | | | 286 | | | | 400 | | | | 7 | | | | 15 | | | | 7 | | | | — | | |
Other liabilities | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3 | | | | 51 | | | | — | | | | 21 | | |
Total Liabilities | | | 99,821 | | | | 17,900 | | | | 9,491 | | | | 1,820 | | | | 17,775 | | | | 569 | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 17,274,199 | | | $ | 5,407,527 | | | $ | 1,411,857 | | | $ | 288,722 | | | $ | 2,780,327 | | | $ | 199,335 | | |
Composition of Net Assets: | |
Paid in capital | | $ | 12,291,082 | | | $ | 4,092,482 | | | $ | 1,205,127 | | | $ | 242,439 | | | $ | 2,242,042 | | | $ | 202,917 | | |
Undistributed/(overdistributed) net investment income (Accumulated net investment loss) | | | 3,134 | | | | 40,825 | | | | (3,799 | ) | | | 1,759 | | | | (19,735 | ) | | | 1,786 | | |
Accumulated net realized gain/(loss) | | | 314,977 | | | | 274,274 | | | | (52,823 | ) | | | (4,609 | ) | | | 48,658 | | | | (2,280 | ) | |
Net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on: | |
Investments | | | 4,664,888 | | | | 999,350 | | | | 263,352 | | | | 49,409 | | | | 509,362 | | | | (3,088 | ) | |
Foreign currency translations | | | 118 | | | | 596 | | | | — | | | | (276 | ) | | | — | * | | | — | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 17,274,199 | | | $ | 5,407,527 | | | $ | 1,411,857 | | | $ | 288,722 | | | $ | 2,780,327 | | | $ | 199,335 | | |
Net asset value per share – Class A (a) | | $ | 25.69 | | | $ | 38.89 | | | $ | 23.97 | | | $ | 30.22 | | | $ | 25.55 | | | $ | 11.66 | | |
(Net assets/shares) | | | ($3,630,552/141,310) | | | | ($649,297/16,698) | | | | ($213,627/8,911) | | | | ($57,127/1,890) | | | | ($948,316/37,112) | | | | ($56,020/4,803) | | |
Maximum offering price per share – Class A (b) | | $ | 27.26 | | | $ | 41.26 | | | $ | 25.43 | | | $ | 32.06 | | | $ | 27.11 | | | $ | 12.37 | | |
(Net asset value per share/front- end sales charge) | | | ($25.69/0.9425) | | | | ($38.89/0.9425) | | | | ($23.97/0.9425) | | | | ($30.22/0.9425) | | | | ($25.55/0.9425) | | | | ($11.66/0.9425) | | |
Net asset value and offering price per share – Class B (a) | | $ | 24.27 | | | $ | 37.95 | | | $ | 22.66 | | | $ | 28.93 | | | $ | 24.23 | | | $ | 11.70 | | |
(Net assets/shares) | | | ($1,016,556/41,877) | | | | ($84,337/2,222) | | | | ($42,626/1,881) | | | | ($10,182/352) | | | | ($164,085/6,771) | | | | ($60,052/5,132) | | |
Net asset value and offering price per share – Class C (a) | | $ | 24.12 | | | $ | 37.80 | | | $ | 22.54 | | | $ | 28.83 | | | $ | 24.11 | | | $ | 11.68 | | |
(Net assets/shares) | | | ($1,064,047/44,111) | | | | ($135,532/3,586) | | | | ($42,404/1,881) | | | | ($15,866/550) | | | | ($160,040/6,638) | | | | ($33,480/2,865) | | |
Net asset value and offering price per share – Class Z (c) | | $ | 26.40 | | | $ | 38.97 | | | $ | 24.68 | | | $ | 30.49 | | | $ | 26.08 | | | $ | 11.59 | | |
(Net assets/shares) | | | ($11,563,044/437,949) | | | | ($4,538,361/116,453) | | | | ($1,113,200/45,102) | | | | ($205,547/6,741) | | | | ($1,507,886/57,823) | | | | ($49,783/4,294) | | |
(a) Redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge and redemption fee.
(b) On sales of $50,000 or more the offering price is reduced.
(c) Redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable redemption fee.
* Rounds to less than $500.
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Columbia Acorn Family of Funds
Statements of Operations (Unaudited)
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2008
(in thousands) | | Columbia Acorn Fund | | Columbia Acorn International | | Columbia Acorn USA | | Columbia Acorn International Select | | Columbia Acorn Select | | Columbia Thermostat Fund | |
Investment Income: | |
Dividend income | | $ | 63,521 | | | $ | 79,007 | | | $ | 4,037 | | | $ | 3,735 | | | $ | 5,407 | | | $ | — | | |
Dividend income from affiliates (See Note 4) | | | 23,857 | | | | 572 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Dividends from affiliated investment company shares (See Note 4) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,513 | | |
Interest income | | | 9,179 | | | | 3,969 | | | | 368 | | | | 167 | | | | 1,080 | | | | 11 | | |
| | | 96,557 | | | | 83,548 | | | | 4,405 | | | | 3,902 | | | | 6,487 | | | | 2,524 | | |
Foreign taxes withheld | | | (1,633 | ) | | | (512 | ) | | | — | | | | (250 | ) | | | (82 | ) | | | — | | |
Total Investment Income | | | 94,924 | | | | 83,036 | | | | 4,405 | | | | 3,652 | | | | 6,405 | | | | 2,524 | | |
Expenses: | |
Management fee | | | 57,804 | | | | 20,966 | | | | 6,233 | | | | 1,266 | | | | 11,200 | | | | 95 | | |
Administration fee | | | 3,456 | | | | 1,053 | | | | 276 | | | | 52 | | | | 538 | | | | 37 | | |
12b-1 Service and Distribution fees: | |
Class A | | | 4,786 | | | | 782 | | | | 277 | | | | 63 | | | | 1,224 | | | | 67 | | |
Class B | | | 4,137 | | | | 343 | | | | 174 | | | | 39 | | | | 643 | | | | 240 | | |
Class C | | | 5,709 | | | | 706 | | | | 222 | | | | 70 | | | | 845 | | | | 153 | | |
Transfer agent fees: | |
Class A | | | 1,605 | | | | 294 | | | | 87 | | | | 22 | | | | 439 | | | | 40 | | |
Class B | | | 975 | | | | 93 | | | | 49 | | | | 12 | | | | 183 | | | | 56 | | |
Class C | | | 649 | | | | 85 | | | | 27 | | | | 9 | | | | 113 | | | | 22 | | |
Class Z | | | 2,233 | | | | 689 | | | | 291 | | | | 40 | | | | 291 | | | | 20 | | |
Custody fees | | | 677 | | | | 1,701 | | | | 34 | | | | 66 | | | | 55 | | | | — | | |
Trustees' fees | | | 443 | | | | 134 | | | | 36 | | | | 6 | | | | 68 | | | | 3 | | |
Registration & blue sky fees | | | 93 | | | | 74 | | | | 36 | | | | 32 | | | | 68 | | | | 28 | | |
Reports to shareholders | | | 1,220 | | | | 366 | | | | 166 | | | | 59 | | | | 318 | | | | 71 | | |
Chief compliance officer expenses (See Note 4) | | | 232 | | | | 64 | | | | 19 | | | | 3 | | | | 34 | | | | 2 | | |
Other expenses | | | 403 | | | | 158 | | | | 56 | | | | 36 | | | | 84 | | | | 19 | | |
Total expenses | | | 84,422 | | | | 27,508 | | | | 7,983 | | | | 1,775 | | | | 16,103 | | | | 853 | | |
Less custody fees paid indirectly | | | (46 | ) | | | (1 | ) | | | (1 | ) | | | — | * | | | (1 | ) | | | — | * | |
Less reimbursement of expenses by Investment Advisor | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (154 | ) | |
Net Expenses | | | 84,376 | | | | 27,507 | | | | 7,982 | | | | 1,775 | | | | 16,102 | | | | 699 | | |
Net Investment Income/(Loss) | | | 10,548 | | | | 55,529 | | | | (3,577 | ) | | | 1,877 | | | | (9,697 | ) | | | 1,825 | | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Portfolio Positions: | |
Net realized gain/(loss) on: | |
Unaffiliated investments | | | 360,790 | | | | 275,169 | | | | (51,054 | ) | | | (4,997 | ) | | | 54,794 | | | | — | | |
Affiliated investments (See Note 4) | | | (44,513 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (5,793 | ) | | | (2,427 | ) | |
Foreign currency transactions | | | 770 | | | | (25 | ) | | | — | | | | 641 | | | | (16 | ) | | | — | | |
Distributions from affiliated investment company shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 947 | | |
Net realized gain/(loss) | | | 317,047 | | | | 275,144 | | | | (51,054 | ) | | | (4,356 | ) | | | 48,985 | | | | (1,480 | ) | |
Net change in net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on: | |
Unaffiliated investments | | | (1,451,967 | ) | | | (829,290 | ) | | | (77,383 | ) | | | (5,464 | ) | | | (200,920 | ) | | | — | | |
Affiliated investments (See Note 4) | | | (685,065 | ) | | | (24,330 | ) | | | (1,234 | ) | | | — | | | | (23,212 | ) | | | (9,625 | ) | |
Foreign currency translations | | | 58 | | | | 528 | | | | — | | | | (490 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | |
Foreign capital gains tax | | | — | | | | 521 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/ (depreciation) | | | (2,136,974 | ) | | | (852,571 | ) | | | (78,617 | ) | | | (5,954 | ) | | | (224,132 | ) | | | (9,625 | ) | |
Net realized and unrealized loss | | | (1,819,927 | ) | | | (577,427 | ) | | | (129,671 | ) | | | (10,310 | ) | | | (175,147 | ) | | | (11,105 | ) | |
Net Decrease in Net Assets resulting from Operations | | $ | (1,809,379 | ) | | $ | (521,898 | ) | | $ | (133,248 | ) | | $ | (8,433 | ) | | $ | (184,844 | ) | | $ | (9,280 | ) | |
* Rounds to less than $500.
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Columbia Acorn Family of Funds
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| | Columbia Acorn Fund | | Columbia Acorn International | | Columbia Acorn USA | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | (Unaudited) Six months ended June 30, | | Year ended December 31, | | (Unaudited) Six months ended June 30, | | Year ended December 31, | | (Unaudited) Six months ended June 30, | | Year ended December 31, | |
(in thousands) | | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2008 | | 2007 | |
Operations: | |
Net investment income/(loss) | | $ | 10,548 | | | $ | 45,731 | | | $ | 55,529 | | | $ | 47,827 | | | $ | (3,577 | ) | | $ | (2,597 | ) | |
Net realized gain/(loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions | | | 317,047 | | | | 1,712,094 | | | | 275,144 | | | | 513,670 | | | | (51,054 | ) | | | 134,988 | | |
Net realized gain/(loss) on affiliated investments and distributions from affiliated investment company shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Net change in net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments and foreign currency translations | | | (2,136,974 | ) | | | (335,820 | ) | | | (852,571 | ) | | | 231,935 | | | | (78,617 | ) | | | (78,587 | ) | |
Net change in net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on affiliated investment company shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Net Increase/(Decrease) from Operations | | | (1,809,379 | ) | | | 1,422,005 | | | | (521,898 | ) | | | 793,432 | | | | (133,248 | ) | | | 53,804 | | |
Distributions to Shareholders From: | |
Net investment income – Class A | | | — | | | | (3,413 | ) | | | (1,019 | ) | | | (1,116 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | |
Net realized gain – Class A | | | (77,187 | ) | | | (325,538 | ) | | | (9,806 | ) | | | (43,244 | ) | | | (8,248 | ) | | | (15,400 | ) | |
Net investment income – Class B | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | * | | | — | * | | | — | | | | — | | |
Net realized gain – Class B | | | (22,988 | ) | | | (102,379 | ) | | | (1,332 | ) | | | (7,707 | ) | | | (1,747 | ) | | | (3,468 | ) | |
Net investment income – Class C | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | * | | | (2 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | |
Net realized gain – Class C | | | (24,101 | ) | | | (105,787 | ) | | | (2,146 | ) | | | (11,335 | ) | | | (1,740 | ) | | | (3,257 | ) | |
Net investment income – Class Z | | | — | | | | (48,153 | ) | | | (23,594 | ) | | | (35,860 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | |
Net realized gain – Class Z | | | (239,508 | ) | | | (960,719 | ) | | | (68,973 | ) | | | (359,596 | ) | | | (41,787 | ) | | | (72,632 | ) | |
Total Distributions to Shareholders | | | (363,784 | ) | | | (1,545,989 | ) | | | (106,870 | ) | | | (458,860 | ) | | | (53,522 | ) | | | (94,757 | ) | |
Share Transactions: | |
Subscriptions – Class A | | | 322,453 | | | | 1,059,415 | | | | 174,931 | | | | 364,862 | | | | 24,387 | | | | 90,692 | | |
Distributions reinvested – Class A | | | 70,874 | | | | 298,039 | | | | 9,978 | | | | 40,913 | | | | 7,538 | | | | 13,230 | | |
Redemptions – Class A | | | (595,976 | ) | | | (1,097,778 | ) | | | (88,178 | ) | | | (115,689 | ) | | | (34,220 | ) | | | (96,876 | ) | |
Net Increase/(Decrease) – Class A | | | (202,649 | ) | | | 259,676 | | | | 96,731 | | | | 290,086 | | | | (2,295 | ) | | | 7,046 | | |
Subscriptions – Class B | | | 1,888 | | | | 14,689 | | | | 1,697 | | | | 17,916 | | | | 59 | | | | 496 | | |
Distributions reinvested – Class B | | | 21,099 | | | | 93,667 | | | | 1,209 | | | | 7,027 | | | | 1,615 | | | | 3,174 | | |
Redemptions – Class B | | | (136,818 | ) | | | (235,941 | ) | | | (11,496 | ) | | | (22,565 | ) | | | (6,427 | ) | | | (13,338 | ) | |
Net Increase/(Decrease) – Class B | | | (113,831 | ) | | | (127,585 | ) | | | (8,590 | ) | | | 2,378 | | | | (4,753 | ) | | | (9,668 | ) | |
Subscriptions – Class C | | | 25,207 | | | | 110,348 | | | | 14,834 | | | | 60,335 | | | | 1,282 | | | | 3,126 | | |
Distributions reinvested – Class C | | | 19,018 | | | | 83,502 | | | | 1,596 | | | | 8,403 | | | | 1,523 | | | | 2,798 | | |
Redemptions – Class C | | | (145,736 | ) | | | (210,477 | ) | | | (17,648 | ) | | | (21,288 | ) | | | (4,878 | ) | | | (8,675 | ) | |
Net Increase/(Decrease) – Class C | | | (101,511 | ) | | | (16,627 | ) | | | (1,218 | ) | | | 47,450 | | | | (2,073 | ) | | | (2,751 | ) | |
Subscriptions – Class Z | | | 789,248 | | | | 1,935,968 | | | | 401,071 | | | | 996,581 | | | | 104,698 | | | | 236,636 | | |
Distributions reinvested – Class Z | | | 207,296 | | | | 863,071 | | | | 64,911 | | | | 279,036 | | | | 37,687 | | | | 65,865 | | |
Redemptions – Class Z | | | (1,052,537 | ) | | | (1,814,299 | ) | | | (315,121 | ) | | | (495,473 | ) | | | (98,579 | ) | | | (272,461 | ) | |
Net Increase/(Decrease) – Class Z | | | (55,993 | ) | | | 984,740 | | | | 150,861 | | | | 780,144 | | | | 43,806 | | | | 30,040 | | |
Net Increase/(Decrease) from Share Transactions | | | (473,984 | ) | | | 1,100,204 | | | | 237,784 | | | | 1,120,058 | | | | 34,685 | | | | 24,667 | | |
Redemption Fees | | | — | | | | — | | | | 183 | | | | 303 | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Total Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets | | | (2,647,147 | ) | | | 976,220 | | | | (390,801 | ) | | | 1,454,933 | | | | (152,085 | ) | | | (16,286 | ) | |
Net Assets: | |
Beginning of period | | | 19,921,346 | | | | 18,945,126 | | | | 5,798,328 | | | | 4,343,395 | | | | 1,563,942 | | | | 1,580,228 | | |
End of period | | $ | 17,274,199 | | | $ | 19,921,346 | | | $ | 5,407,527 | | | $ | 5,798,328 | | | $ | 1,411,857 | | | $ | 1,563,942 | | |
Undistributed/(Overdistributed) Net Investment Income or (Accumulated Net Investment Loss) | | $ | 3,134 | | | $ | (7,414 | ) | | $ | 40,825 | | | $ | 9,909 | | | $ | (3,799 | ) | | $ | (222 | ) | |
* Rounds to less than $500.
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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| | Columbia Acorn International Select | | Columbia Acorn Select | | Columbia Thermostat Fund | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | (Unaudited) Six months ended June 30, | | Year ended December 31, | | (Unaudited) Six months ended June 30, | | Year ended December 31, | | (Unaudited) Six months ended June 30, | | Year ended December 31, | |
(in thousands) | | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2008 | | 2007 | |
Operations: | |
Net investment income/(loss) | | $ | 1,877 | | | $ | 500 | | | $ | (9,697 | ) | | $ | (13,824 | ) | | $ | 1,825 | | | $ | 6,445 | | |
Net realized gain/(loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions | | | (4,356 | ) | | | 28,722 | | | | 48,985 | | | | 137,328 | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Net realized gain/(loss) on affiliated investments and distributions from affiliated investment company shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (1,480 | ) | | | 8,935 | | |
Net change in net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments and foreign currency translations | | | (5,954 | ) | | | 13,014 | | | | (224,132 | ) | | | 60,654 | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Net change in net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on affiliated investment company shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (9,625 | ) | | | (1,323 | ) | |
Net Increase/(Decrease) from Operations | | | (8,433 | ) | | | 42,236 | | | | (184,844 | ) | | | 184,158 | | | | (9,280 | ) | | | 14,057 | | |
Distributions to Shareholders From: | |
Net investment income – Class A | | | — | | | | (150 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (40 | ) | | | (2,012 | ) | |
Net realized gain – Class A | | | (984 | ) | | | (2,498 | ) | | | (25,410 | ) | | | (25,546 | ) | | | (337 | ) | | | (3,166 | ) | |
Net investment income – Class B | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (2,100 | ) | |
Net realized gain – Class B | | | (188 | ) | | | (655 | ) | | | (4,641 | ) | | | (4,903 | ) | | | (371 | ) | | | (4,129 | ) | |
Net investment income – Class C | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (764 | ) | |
Net realized gain – Class C | | | (288 | ) | | | (682 | ) | | | (4,552 | ) | | | (4,795 | ) | | | (201 | ) | | | (1,608 | ) | |
Net investment income – Class Z | | | (281 | ) | | | (1,618 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (166 | ) | | | (1,519 | ) | |
Net realized gain – Class Z | | | (3,600 | ) | | | (10,710 | ) | | | (39,523 | ) | | | (33,588 | ) | | | (301 | ) | | | (2,094 | ) | |
Total Distributions to Shareholders | | | (5,341 | ) | | | (16,313 | ) | | | (74,126 | ) | | | (68,832 | ) | | | (1,416 | ) | | | (17,392 | ) | |
Share Transactions: | |
Subscriptions – Class A | | | 18,579 | | | | 26,720 | | | | 72,543 | | | | 353,434 | | | | 12,131 | | | | 10,451 | | |
Distributions reinvested – Class A | | | 901 | | | | 2,409 | | | | 23,382 | | | | 23,371 | | | | 346 | | | | 4,734 | | |
Redemptions – Class A | | | (8,609 | ) | | | (7,228 | ) | | | (171,445 | ) | | | (257,380 | ) | | | (6,631 | ) | | | (19,044 | ) | |
Net Increase/(Decrease) – Class A | | | 10,871 | | | | 21,901 | | | | (75,520 | ) | | | 119,425 | | | | 5,846 | | | | (3,859 | ) | |
Subscriptions – Class B | | | 271 | | | | 2,760 | | | | 386 | | | | 3,529 | | | | 2,068 | | | | 4,269 | | |
Distributions reinvested – Class B | | | 170 | | | | 583 | | | | 4,148 | | | | 4,372 | | | | 341 | | | | 5,698 | | |
Redemptions – Class B | | | (1,545 | ) | | | (2,545 | ) | | | (22,118 | ) | | | (36,416 | ) | | | (6,508 | ) | | | (13,592 | ) | |
Net Increase/(Decrease) – Class B | | | (1,104 | ) | | | 798 | | | | (17,584 | ) | | | (28,515 | ) | | | (4,099 | ) | | | (3,625 | ) | |
Subscriptions – Class C | | | 4,498 | | | | 5,815 | | | | 3,255 | | | | 44,306 | | | | 11,467 | | | | 4,372 | | |
Distributions reinvested – Class C | | | 247 | | | | 579 | | | | 3,639 | | | | 3,773 | | | | 187 | | | | 2,127 | | |
Redemptions – Class C | | | (1,240 | ) | | | (1,469 | ) | | | (26,611 | ) | | | (32,811 | ) | | | (3,336 | ) | | | (6,502 | ) | |
Net Increase/(Decrease) – Class C | | | 3,505 | | | | 4,925 | | | | (19,717 | ) | | | 15,268 | | | | 8,318 | | | | (3 | ) | |
Subscriptions – Class Z | | | 31,752 | | | | 70,464 | | | | 213,461 | | | | 874,944 | | | | 19,128 | | | | 6,608 | | |
Distributions reinvested – Class Z | | | 1,769 | | | | 5,636 | | | | 29,748 | | | | 25,110 | | | | 437 | | | | 3,354 | | |
Redemptions – Class Z | | | (21,342 | ) | | | (21,559 | ) | | | (176,250 | ) | | | (274,110 | ) | | | (3,127 | ) | | | (4,141 | ) | |
Net Increase/(Decrease) – Class Z | | | 12,179 | | | | 54,541 | | | | 66,959 | | | | 625,944 | | | | 16,438 | | | | 5,821 | | |
Net Increase/(Decrease) from Share Transactions | | | 25,451 | | | | 82,165 | | | | (45,862 | ) | | | 732,122 | | | | 26,503 | | | | (1,666 | ) | |
Redemption Fees | | | 28 | | | | 31 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Total Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets | | | 11,705 | | | | 108,119 | | | | (304,832 | ) | | | 847,448 | | | | 15,807 | | | | (5,001 | ) | |
Net Assets: | |
Beginning of period | | | 277,017 | | | | 168,898 | | | | 3,085,159 | | | | 2,237,711 | | | | 183,528 | | | | 188,529 | | |
End of period | | $ | 288,722 | | | $ | 277,017 | | | $ | 2,780,327 | | | $ | 3,085,159 | | | $ | 199,335 | | | $ | 183,528 | | |
Undistributed/(Overdistributed) Net Investment Income or (Accumulated Net Investment Loss) | | $ | 1,759 | | | $ | 163 | | | $ | (19,735 | ) | | $ | (10,038 | ) | | $ | 1,786 | | | $ | 167 | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets, continued
| | Columbia Acorn Fund | | Columbia Acorn International | | Columbia Acorn USA | |
Changes in Shares of Beneficial Interest | | (Unaudited) Six months ended June 30, | | Year ended December 31, | | (Unaudited) Six months ended June 30, | | Year ended December 31, | | (Unaudited) Six months ended June 30, | | Year ended December 31, | |
(in thousands) | | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2008 | | 2007 | |
Subscriptions – Class A | | | 11,966 | | | | 34,304 | | | | 4,294 | | | | 8,200 | | | | 962 | | | | 3,109 | | |
Shares issued in reinvestment and capital gains – Class A | | | 2,639 | | | | 10,082 | | | | 248 | | | | 931 | | | | 302 | | | | 475 | | |
Less shares redeemed – Class A | | | (22,274 | ) | | | (35,563 | ) | | | (2,189 | ) | | | (2,608 | ) | | | (1,353 | ) | | | (3,347 | ) | |
Net Increase/(Decrease) – Class A | | | (7,669 | ) | | | 8,823 | | | | 2,353 | | | | 6,523 | | | | (89 | ) | | | 237 | | |
Subscriptions – Class B | | | 75 | | | | 501 | | | | 43 | | | | 410 | | | | 3 | | | | 18 | | |
Shares issued in reinvestment and capital gains – Class B | | | 831 | | | | 3,332 | | | | 31 | | | | 164 | | | | 68 | | | | 119 | | |
Less shares redeemed – Class B | | | (5,407 | ) | | | (7,999 | ) | | | (293 | ) | | | (523 | ) | | | (270 | ) | | | (478 | ) | |
Net Increase/(Decrease) – Class B | | | (4,501 | ) | | | (4,166 | ) | | | (219 | ) | | | 51 | | | | (199 | ) | | | (341 | ) | |
Subscriptions – Class C | | | 995 | | | | 3,792 | | | | 374 | | | | 1,389 | | | | 52 | | | | 113 | | |
Shares issued in reinvestment and capital gains – Class C | | | 754 | | | | 2,987 | | | | 41 | | | | 196 | | | | 65 | | | | 105 | | |
Less shares redeemed – Class C | | | (5,800 | ) | | | (7,188 | ) | | | (454 | ) | | | (487 | ) | | | (205 | ) | | | (312 | ) | |
Net Increase/(Decrease) – Class C | | | (4,051 | ) | | | (409 | ) | | | (39 | ) | | | 1,098 | | | | (88 | ) | | | (94 | ) | |
Subscriptions – Class Z | | | 28,508 | | | | 61,171 | | | | 9,836 | | | | 22,406 | | | | 4,031 | | | | 7,861 | | |
Shares issued in reinvestment and capital gains – Class Z | | | 7,509 | | | | 28,499 | | | | 1,609 | | | | 6,321 | | | | 1,466 | | | | 2,304 | | |
Less shares redeemed – Class Z | | | (38,418 | ) | | | (57,473 | ) | | | (7,797 | ) | | | (11,085 | ) | | | (3,814 | ) | | | (9,118 | ) | |
Net Increase/(Decrease) – Class Z | | | (2,401 | ) | | | 32,197 | | | | 3,648 | | | | 17,642 | | | | 1,683 | | | | 1,047 | | |
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Shares of Beneficial Interest | | | (18,622 | ) | | | 36,445 | | | | 5,743 | | | | 25,314 | | | | 1,307 | | | | 849 | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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| | Columbia Acorn International Select | | Columbia Acorn Select | | Columbia Thermostat Fund | |
Changes in Shares of Beneficial Interest | | (Unaudited) Six months ended June 30, | | Year ended December 31, | | (Unaudited) Six months ended June 30, | | Year ended December 31, | | (Unaudited) Six months ended June 30, | | Year ended December 31, | |
(in thousands) | | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2008 | | 2007 | |
Subscriptions – Class A | | | 620 | | | | 867 | | | | 2,820 | | | | 12,257 | | | | 1,004 | | | | 805 | | |
Shares issued in reinvestment and capital gains – Class A | | | 30 | | | | 75 | | | | 901 | | | | 810 | | | | 29 | | | | 380 | | |
Less shares redeemed – Class A | | | (289 | ) | | | (230 | ) | | | (6,690 | ) | | | (8,919 | ) | | | (555 | ) | | | (1,469 | ) | |
Net Increase/(Decrease) – Class A | | | 361 | | | | 712 | | | | (2,969 | ) | | | 4,148 | | | | 478 | | | | (284 | ) | |
Subscriptions – Class B | | | 9 | | | | 93 | | | | 16 | | | | 129 | | | | 173 | | | | 328 | | |
Shares issued in reinvestment and capital gains – Class B | | | 6 | | | | 19 | | | | 168 | | | | 159 | | | | 29 | | | | 456 | | |
Less shares redeemed – Class B | | | (55 | ) | | | (86 | ) | | | (909 | ) | | | (1,320 | ) | | | (541 | ) | | | (1,046 | ) | |
Net Increase/(Decrease) – Class B | | | (40 | ) | | | 26 | | | | (725 | ) | | | (1,032 | ) | | | (339 | ) | | | (262 | ) | |
Subscriptions – Class C | | | 157 | | | | 194 | | | | 133 | | | | 1,601 | | | | 952 | | | | 338 | | |
Shares issued in reinvestment and capital gains – Class C | | | 9 | | | | 19 | | | | 148 | | | | 138 | | | | 15 | | | | 170 | | |
Less shares redeemed – Class C | | | (44 | ) | | | (49 | ) | | | (1,092 | ) | | | (1,197 | ) | | | (277 | ) | | | (502 | ) | |
Net Increase/(Decrease) – Class C | | | 122 | | | | 164 | | | | (811 | ) | | | 542 | | | | 690 | | | | 6 | | |
Subscriptions – Class Z | | | 1,051 | | | | 2,248 | | | | 8,135 | | | | 29,644 | | | | 1,607 | | | | 511 | | |
Shares issued in reinvestment and capital gains – Class Z | | | 58 | | | | 176 | | | | 1,123 | | | | 858 | | | | 37 | | | | 271 | | |
Less shares redeemed – Class Z | | | (724 | ) | | | (696 | ) | | | (6,737 | ) | | | (9,406 | ) | | | (260 | ) | | | (320 | ) | |
Net Increase/(Decrease) – Class Z | | | 385 | | | | 1,728 | | | | 2,521 | | | | 21,096 | | | | 1,384 | | | | 462 | | |
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Shares of Beneficial Interest | | | 828 | | | | 2,630 | | | | (1,984 | ) | | | 24,754 | | | | 2,213 | | | | (78 | ) | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Columbia Acorn Family of Funds
Financial Highlights
Columbia Acorn Fund
Class A Shares | | (Unaudited) Six months ended June 30, | | Year ended December 31, | |
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period | | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 | | 2004 | | 2003 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 28.87 | | | $ | 29.02 | | | $ | 27.57 | | | $ | 25.93 | | | $ | 22.20 | | | $ | 15.34 | | |
Income from Investment Operations | |
Net investment income/(loss) (a) | | | 0.00 | (b) | | | 0.05 | (c) | | | 0.05 | | | | 0.07 | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.07 | ) | |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) | | | (2.63 | ) | | | 2.13 | | | | 3.82 | | | | 3.20 | | | | 4.69 | | | | 6.95 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | (2.63 | ) | | | 2.18 | | | | 3.87 | | | | 3.27 | | | | 4.64 | | | | 6.88 | | |
Less Distributions to Shareholders | |
From net investment income | | | — | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.07 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | |
From net realized gains | | | (0.55 | ) | | | (2.30 | ) | | | (2.38 | ) | | | (1.56 | ) | | | (0.91 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | |
Total Distributions to Shareholders | | | (0.55 | ) | | | (2.33 | ) | | | (2.42 | ) | | | (1.63 | ) | | | (0.91 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 25.69 | | | $ | 28.87 | | | $ | 29.02 | | | $ | 27.57 | | | $ | 25.93 | | | $ | 22.20 | | |
Total Return (d) | | | (9.18 | )%(e) | | | 7.39 | %(f)(g) | | | 14.13 | %(f) | | | 12.76 | %(f) | | | 21.05 | %(f) | | | 44.85 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data | |
Net expenses (h) | | | 1.05 | %(i) | | | 1.02 | % | | | 1.02 | % | | | 1.03 | % | | | 1.20 | % | | | 1.33 | % | |
Net investment income/(loss) (h) | | | 0.00 | %(i)(j) | | | 0.17 | % | | | 0.17 | % | | | 0.28 | % | | | (0.21 | )% | | | (0.36 | )% | |
Waiver/Reimbursement | | | — | | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.02 | % | | | 0.02 | % | | | 0.02 | % | | | — | | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 10 | %(e) | | | 20 | % | | | 22 | % | | | 16 | % | | | 20 | % | | | 10 | % | |
Net assets at end of period (000's) | | $ | 3,630,552 | | | $ | 4,300,920 | | | $ | 4,067,868 | | | $ | 3,349,461 | | | $ | 2,669,936 | | | $ | 1,982,260 | | |
(a) Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.
(b) Amount represents less than $0.01 per share.
(c) Net investment income per share reflects special dividends. The effect of these dividends amounted to $0.03 per share.
(d) Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no initial sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge.
(e) Not annualized.
(f) Had the Investment Advisor and/or Transfer Agent not waived fees and/or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.
(g) Total return includes a voluntary reimbursement by the Investment Advisor for a realized investment loss due to a trading error. This reimbursement increased total return and net asset value per share by less than 0.01% and $0.01, respectively.
(h) The benefits derived from custody fees paid indirectly had an impact of less than 0.01%.
(i) Annualized.
(j) Rounds to less then 0.01%.
Class B Shares | | (Unaudited) Six months ended June 30, | | Year ended December 31, | |
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period | | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 | | 2004 | | 2003 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 27.39 | | | $ | 27.78 | | | $ | 26.61 | | | $ | 25.19 | | | $ | 21.75 | | | $ | 15.13 | | |
Income from Investment Operations | |
Net investment loss (a) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.11 | )(b) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) | | | (2.49 | ) | | | 2.02 | | | | 3.68 | | | | 3.09 | | | | 4.57 | | | | 6.82 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | (2.57 | ) | | | 1.91 | | | | 3.55 | | | | 2.98 | | | | 4.35 | | | | 6.64 | | |
Less Distributions to Shareholders | |
From net realized gains | | | (0.55 | ) | | | (2.30 | ) | | | (2.38 | ) | | | (1.56 | ) | | | (0.91 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | |
Total Distributions to Shareholders | | | (0.55 | ) | | | (2.30 | ) | | | (2.38 | ) | | | (1.56 | ) | | | (0.91 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 24.27 | | | $ | 27.39 | | | $ | 27.78 | | | $ | 26.61 | | | $ | 25.19 | | | $ | 21.75 | | |
Total Return (c) | | | (9.46 | )%(d) | | | 6.76 | %(e)(f) | | | 13.43 | %(e) | | | 11.98 | %(e) | | | 20.15 | %(e) | | | 43.89 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data | |
Net expenses (g) | | | 1.64 | %(h) | | | 1.59 | % | | | 1.66 | % | | | 1.72 | % | | | 1.95 | % | | | 1.98 | % | |
Net investment loss (g) | | | (0.59 | )%(h) | | | (0.39 | )% | | | (0.48 | )% | | | (0.42 | )% | | | (0.96 | )% | | | (1.01 | )% | |
Waiver/Reimbursement | | | — | | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.02 | % | | | 0.02 | % | | | 0.02 | % | | | — | | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 10 | %(d) | | | 20 | % | | | 22 | % | | | 16 | % | | | 20 | % | | | 10 | % | |
Net assets at end of period (000's) | | $ | 1,016,556 | | | $ | 1,270,292 | | | $ | 1,404,165 | | | $ | 1,422,580 | | | $ | 1,399,135 | | | $ | 1,221,931 | | |
(a) Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.
(b) Net investment income per share reflects special dividends. The effect of these dividends amounted to $0.03 per share.
(c) Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.
(d) Not annualized.
(e) Had the Investment Advisor and/or Transfer Agent not waived fees and/or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.
(f) Total return includes a voluntary reimbursement by the Investment Advisor for a realized investment loss due to a trading error. This reimbursement increased total return and net asset value per share by less than 0.01% and $0.01, respectively.
(g) The benefits derived from custody fees paid indirectly had an impact of less than 0.01%.
(h) Annualized.
Class C Shares | | (Unaudited) Six months ended June 30, | | Year ended December 31, | |
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period | | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 | | 2004 | | 2003 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 27.25 | | | $ | 27.70 | | | $ | 26.58 | | | $ | 25.18 | | | $ | 21.75 | | | $ | 15.12 | | |
Income from Investment Operations | |
Net investment loss (a) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.18 | )(b) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) | | | (2.48 | ) | | | 2.03 | | | | 3.67 | | | | 3.09 | | | | 4.56 | | | | 6.83 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | (2.58 | ) | | | 1.85 | | | | 3.50 | | | | 2.96 | | | | 4.34 | | | | 6.65 | | |
Less Distributions to Shareholders | |
From net realized gains | | | (0.55 | ) | | | (2.30 | ) | | | (2.38 | ) | | | (1.56 | ) | | | (0.91 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | |
Total Distributions to Shareholders | | | (0.55 | ) | | | (2.30 | ) | | | (2.38 | ) | | | (1.56 | ) | | | (0.91 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 24.12 | | | $ | 27.25 | | | $ | 27.70 | | | $ | 26.58 | | | $ | 25.18 | | | $ | 21.75 | | |
Total Return (c) | | | (9.54 | )%(d) | | | 6.56 | %(e)(f) | | | 13.25 | %(e) | | | 11.90 | %(e) | | | 20.11 | %(e) | | | 43.99 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data | |
Net expenses (g) | | | 1.83 | %(h) | | | 1.79 | % | | | 1.80 | % | | | 1.82 | % | | | 1.95 | % | | | 1.98 | % | |
Net investment loss (g) | | | (0.78 | )%(h) | | | (0.60 | )% | | | (0.61 | )% | | | (0.51 | )% | | | (0.96 | )% | | | (1.01 | )% | |
Waiver/Reimbursement | | | — | | | | 0.00 | %(i) | | | 0.02 | % | | | 0.02 | % | | | 0.02 | % | | | — | | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 10 | %(d) | | | 20 | % | | | 22 | % | | | 16 | % | | | 20 | % | | | 10 | % | |
Net assets at end of period (000's) | | $ | 1,064,047 | | | $ | 1,312,243 | | | $ | 1,345,520 | | | $ | 1,220,339 | | | $ | 1,083,006 | | | $ | 900,016 | | |
(a) Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.
(b) Net investment income per share reflects special dividends. The effect of these dividends amounted to $0.03 per share.
(c) Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.
(d) Not annualized.
(e) Had the Investment Advisor and/or Transfer Agent not waived fees and/or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.
(f) Total return includes a voluntary reimbursement by the Investment Advisor for a realized investment loss due to a trading error. This reimbursement increased total return and net asset value per share by less than 0.01% and $0.01, respectively.
(g) The benefits derived from custody fees paid indirectly had an impact of less than 0.01%.
(h) Annualized.
(i) Rounds to less than 0.01%.
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Columbia Acorn Family of Funds
Financial Highlights, continued
Columbia Acorn International
Class A Shares | | (Unaudited) Six months ended June 30, | | Year ended December 31, | |
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period | | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 | | 2004 | | 2003 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 43.42 | | | $ | 40.07 | | | $ | 33.20 | | | $ | 28.75 | | | $ | 22.45 | | | $ | 15.32 | | |
Income from Investment Operations | |
Net investment income (a) | | | 0.37 | | | | 0.27 | | | | 0.23 | | | | 0.22 | | | | 0.14 | | | | 0.10 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) | | | (4.24 | ) | | | 6.52 | | | | 10.87 | | | | 5.84 | | | | 6.31 | | | | 7.08 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | (3.87 | ) | | | 6.79 | | | | 11.10 | | | | 6.06 | | | | 6.45 | | | | 7.18 | | |
Less Distributions to Shareholders | |
From net investment income | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.53 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | |
From net realized gains | | | (0.60 | ) | | | (3.36 | ) | | | (3.91 | ) | | | (1.08 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | |
Total Distributions to Shareholders | | | (0.66 | ) | | | (3.44 | ) | | | (4.23 | ) | | | (1.61 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | |
Redemption Fees | |
Redemption fees added to paid in capital | | | 0.00 | (a)(b) | | | 0.00 | (a)(b) | | | 0.00 | (a)(b) | | | 0.00 | (a)(b) | | | 0.00 | (a)(b) | | | — | | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 38.89 | | | $ | 43.42 | | | $ | 40.07 | | | $ | 33.20 | | | $ | 28.75 | | | $ | 22.45 | | |
Total Return (c) | | | (8.96 | )%(d) | | | 16.90 | %(e) | | | 34.16 | %(e) | | | 21.42 | %(e) | | | 28.91 | %(e) | | | 46.94 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data | |
Net expenses (f) | | | 1.24 | %(g) | | | 1.23 | % | | | 1.24 | % | | | 1.30 | % | | | 1.48 | % | | | 1.59 | % | |
Net investment income (f) | | | 1.81 | %(g) | | | 0.60 | % | | | 0.61 | % | | | 0.72 | % | | | 0.61 | % | | | 0.57 | % | |
Waiver/Reimbursement | | | — | | | | 0.00 | %(h) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.02 | % | | | 0.02 | % | | | — | | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 16 | %(d) | | | 28 | % | | | 31 | % | | | 27 | % | | | 40 | % | | | 40 | % | |
Net assets at end of period (000's) | | $ | 649,297 | | | $ | 622,901 | | | $ | 313,401 | | | $ | 142,204 | | | $ | 70,582 | | | $ | 52,872 | | |
(a) Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.
(b) Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.
(c) Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no initial sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge.
(d) Not annualized.
(e) Had the Investment Advisor and/or Transfer Agent not waived fees and/or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.
(f) The benefits derived from custody fees paid indirectly had an impact of less than 0.01%.
(g) Annualized.
(h) Rounds to less than 0.01%.
Class B Shares | | (Unaudited) Six months ended June 30, | | Year ended December 31, | |
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period | | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 | | 2004 | | 2003 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 42.46 | | | $ | 39.39 | | | $ | 32.71 | | | $ | 28.18 | | | $ | 22.07 | | | $ | 15.11 | | |
Income from Investment Operations | |
Net investment income/(loss) (a) | | | 0.22 | | | | 0.04 | | | | (0.00 | )(b) | | | 0.02 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) | | | (4.13 | ) | | | 6.39 | | | | 10.66 | | | | 5.73 | | | | 6.19 | | | | 6.98 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | (3.91 | ) | | | 6.43 | | | | 10.66 | | | | 5.75 | | | | 6.15 | | | | 6.96 | | |
Less Distributions to Shareholders | |
From net investment income | | | — | | | | (0.00 | )(b) | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | |
From net realized gains | | | (0.60 | ) | | | (3.36 | ) | | | (3.91 | ) | | | (1.08 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | |
Total Distributions to Shareholders | | | (0.60 | ) | | | (3.36 | ) | | | (3.98 | ) | | | (1.22 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | |
Redemption Fees | |
Redemption fees added to paid in capital | | | 0.00 | (a)(b) | | | 0.00 | (a)(b) | | | 0.00 | (a)(b) | | | 0.00 | (a)(b) | | | 0.00 | (a)(b) | | | — | | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 37.95 | | | $ | 42.46 | | | $ | 39.39 | | | $ | 32.71 | | | $ | 28.18 | | | $ | 22.07 | | |
Total Return (c) | | | (9.26 | )%(d) | | | 16.25 | %(e) | | | 33.26 | %(e) | | | 20.57 | %(e) | | | 27.91 | %(e) | | | 46.06 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data | |
Net expenses (f) | | | 1.85 | %(g) | | | 1.81 | % | | | 1.89 | % | | | 2.01 | % | | | 2.27 | % | | | 2.24 | % | |
Net investment income/(loss) (f) | | | 1.13 | %(g) | | | 0.08 | % | | | (0.01 | )% | | | 0.08 | % | | | (0.18 | )% | | | (0.10 | )% | |
Waiver/Reimbursement | | | — | | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.02 | % | | | 0.02 | % | | | 0.02 | % | | | — | | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 16 | %(d) | | | 28 | % | | | 31 | % | | | 27 | % | | | 40 | % | | | 40 | % | |
Net assets at end of period (000's) | | $ | 84,337 | | | $ | 103,631 | | | $ | 94,165 | | | $ | 73,572 | | | $ | 54,752 | | | $ | 39,800 | | |
(a) Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.
(b) Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.
(c) Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.
(d) Not annualized.
(e) Had the Investment Advisor and/or Transfer Agent not waived fees and/or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.
(f) The benefits derived from custody fees paid indirectly had an impact of less than 0.01%.
(g) Annualized.
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Columbia Acorn International
Class C Shares | | (Unaudited) Six months ended June 30, | | Year ended December 31, | |
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period | | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 | | 2004 | | 2003 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 42.32 | | | $ | 39.35 | | | $ | 32.68 | | | $ | 28.19 | | | $ | 22.06 | | | $ | 15.11 | | |
Income from Investment Operations | |
Net investment loss (a) | | | 0.19 | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.00 | )(b) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) | | | (4.11 | ) | | | 6.39 | | | | 10.66 | | | | 5.71 | | | | 6.20 | | | | 6.96 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | (3.92 | ) | | | 6.33 | | | | 10.61 | | | | 5.71 | | | | 6.17 | | | | 6.95 | | |
Less Distributions to Shareholders | |
From net investment income | | | — | | | | (0.00 | )(b) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | |
From net realized gains | | | (0.60 | ) | | | (3.36 | ) | | | (3.91 | ) | | | (1.08 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | |
Total Distributions to Shareholders | | | (0.60 | ) | | | (3.36 | ) | | | (3.94 | ) | | | (1.22 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | |
Redemption Fees | |
Redemption fees added to paid in capital | | | 0.00 | (a)(b) | | | 0.00 | (a)(b) | | | 0.00 | (a)(b) | | | 0.00 | (a)(b) | | | 0.00 | (a)(b) | | | — | | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 37.80 | | | $ | 42.32 | | | $ | 39.35 | | | $ | 32.68 | | | $ | 28.19 | | | $ | 22.06 | | |
Total Return (c) | | | (9.31 | )%(d) | | | 16.01 | %(e) | | | 33.14 | %(e) | | | 20.45 | %(e) | | | 28.01 | %(e) | | | 46.00 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data | |
Net expenses (f) | | | 2.01 | %(g) | | | 1.99 | % | | | 2.01 | % | | | 2.09 | % | | | 2.24 | % | | | 2.24 | % | |
Net investment income/(loss) (f) | | | 0.99 | %(g) | | | (0.14 | )% | | | (0.14 | )% | | | (0.01 | )% | | | (0.15 | )% | | | (0.06 | )% | |
Waiver/Reimbursement | | | — | | | | 0.00 | %(h) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.02 | % | | | 0.02 | % | | | — | | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 16 | %(d) | | | 28 | % | | | 31 | % | | | 27 | % | | | 40 | % | | | 40 | % | |
Net assets at end of period (000's) | | $ | 135,532 | | | $ | 153,416 | | | $ | 99,425 | | | $ | 47,325 | | | $ | 30,547 | | | $ | 22,990 | | |
(a) Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.
(b) Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.
(c) Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.
(d) Not annualized.
(e) Had the Investment Advisor and/or Transfer Agent not waived fees and/or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.
(f) The benefits derived from custody fees paid indirectly had an impact of less than 0.01%.
(g) Annualized.
(h) Rounds to less than 0.01%.
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Class A Shares | | (Unaudited) Six months ended June 30, | | Year ended December 31, | |
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period | | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 | | 2004 | | 2003 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 27.23 | | | $ | 28.02 | | | $ | 26.52 | | | $ | 24.77 | | | $ | 20.74 | | | $ | 14.18 | | |
Income from Investment Operations | |
Net investment loss (a) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.09 | )(b) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) | | | (2.22 | ) | | | 1.01 | | | | 2.21 | | | | 3.13 | | | | 4.41 | | | | 6.78 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | (2.30 | ) | | | 0.92 | | | | 2.11 | | | | 3.12 | | | | 4.17 | | | | 6.56 | | |
Less Distributions to Shareholders | |
From net realized gains | | | (0.96 | ) | | | (1.71 | ) | | | (0.61 | ) | | | (1.37 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | — | | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 23.97 | | | $ | 27.23 | | | $ | 28.02 | | | $ | 26.52 | | | $ | 24.77 | | | $ | 20.74 | | |
Total Return (c) | | | (8.61 | )%(d) | | | 3.18 | %(e)(f) | | | 7.95 | %(e) | | | 12.68 | %(e) | | | 20.12 | %(e) | | | 46.26 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data | |
Net expenses (g) | | | 1.28 | %(h) | | | 1.25 | % | | | 1.26 | % | | | 1.31 | % | | | 1.51 | % | | | 1.65 | % | |
Net investment loss (g) | | | (0.67 | )%(h) | | | (0.29 | )% | | | (0.35 | )% | | | (0.02 | )% | | | (1.08 | )% | | | (1.26 | )% | |
Waiver/Reimbursement | | | — | | | | 0.00 | %(i) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.02 | % | | | — | | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 12 | %(d) | | | 21 | % | | | 13 | % | | | 13 | % | | | 18 | % | | | 7 | % | |
Net assets at end of period (000's) | | $ | 213,627 | | | $ | 245,085 | | | $ | 245,552 | | | $ | 168,922 | | | $ | 112,509 | | | $ | 89,650 | | |
(a) Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.
(b) Net investment income per share reflects special dividends. The effect of these dividends amounted to $0.09 per share.
(c) Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no initial sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge.
(d) Not annualized.
(e) Had the Investment Advisor and/or Transfer Agent not waived fees and/or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.
(f) Total return includes a voluntary reimbursement by the Investment Advisor for a realized investment loss due to a trading error. This reimbursement increased total return and net asset value per share by less than 0.01% and $0.01, respectively.
(g) The benefits derived from custody fees paid indirectly had an impact of less than 0.01%.
(h) Annualized.
(i) Rounds to less than 0.01%.
Class B Shares | | (Unaudited) Six months ended June 30, | | Year ended December 31, | |
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period | | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 | | 2004 | | 2003 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 25.87 | | | $ | 26.87 | | | $ | 25.61 | | | $ | 24.14 | | | $ | 20.36 | | | $ | 14.01 | | |
Income from Investment Operations | |
Net investment loss (a) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.25 | )(b) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.39 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) | | | (2.09 | ) | | | 0.96 | | | | 2.14 | | | | 3.02 | | | | 4.31 | | | | 6.67 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | (2.25 | ) | | | 0.71 | | | | 1.87 | | | | 2.84 | | | | 3.92 | | | | 6.35 | | |
Less Distributions to Shareholders | |
From net realized gains | | | (0.96 | ) | | | (1.71 | ) | | | (0.61 | ) | | | (1.37 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | — | | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 22.66 | | | $ | 25.87 | | | $ | 26.87 | | | $ | 25.61 | | | $ | 24.14 | | | $ | 20.36 | | |
Total Return (c) | | | (8.87 | )%(d) | | | 2.53 | %(e)(f) | | | 7.29 | %(e) | | | 11.84 | %(e) | | | 19.26 | %(e) | | | 45.32 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data | |
Net expenses (g) | | | 1.92 | %(h) | | | 1.85 | % | | | 1.93 | % | | | 2.00 | % | | | 2.23 | % | | | 2.30 | % | |
Net investment loss (g) | | | (1.31 | )%(h) | | | (0.87 | )% | | | (1.01 | )% | | | (0.72 | )% | | | (1.80 | )% | | | (1.91 | )% | |
Waiver/Reimbursement | | | — | | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.02 | % | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.02 | % | | | — | | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 12 | %(d) | | | 21 | % | | | 13 | % | | | 13 | % | | | 18 | % | | | 7 | % | |
Net assets at end of period (000's) | | $ | 42,626 | | | $ | 53,820 | | | $ | 65,040 | | | $ | 73,168 | | | $ | 72,643 | | | $ | 66,175 | | |
(a) Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.
(b) Net investment income per share reflects special dividends. The effect of these dividends amounted to $0.09 per share.
(c) Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.
(d) Not annualized.
(e) Had the Investment Advisor and/or Transfer Agent not waived fees and/or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.
(f) Total return includes a voluntary reimbursement by the Investment Advisor for a realized investment loss due to a trading error. This reimbursement increased total return and net asset value per share by less than 0.01% and $0.01, respectively.
(g) The benefits derived from custody fees paid indirectly had an impact of less than 0.01%.
(h) Annualized.
Class C Shares | | (Unaudited) Six months ended June 30, | | Year ended December 31, | |
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period | | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 | | 2004 | | 2003 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 25.77 | | | $ | 26.81 | | | $ | 25.59 | | | $ | 24.14 | | | $ | 20.36 | | | $ | 14.01 | | |
Income from Investment Operations | |
Net investment loss (a) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.30 | )(b) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.39 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) | | | (2.10 | ) | | | 0.97 | | | | 2.13 | | | | 3.02 | | | | 4.31 | | | | 6.67 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | (2.27 | ) | | | 0.67 | | | | 1.83 | | | | 2.82 | | | | 3.92 | | | | 6.35 | | |
Less Distributions to Shareholders | |
From net realized gains | | | (0.96 | ) | | | (1.71 | ) | | | (0.61 | ) | | | (1.37 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | — | | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 22.54 | | | $ | 25.77 | | | $ | 26.81 | | | $ | 25.59 | | | $ | 24.14 | | | $ | 20.36 | | |
Total Return (c) | | | (8.98 | )%(d) | | | 2.39 | %(e)(f) | | | 7.14 | %(e) | | | 11.76 | %(e) | | | 19.26 | %(e) | | | 45.32 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data | |
Net expenses (g) | | | 2.07 | %(h) | | | 2.03 | % | | | 2.05 | % | | | 2.10 | % | | | 2.23 | % | | | 2.30 | % | |
Net investment loss (g) | | | (1.46 | )%(h) | | | (1.07 | )% | | | (1.14 | )% | | | (0.81 | )% | | | (1.80 | )% | | | (1.91 | )% | |
Waiver/Reimbursement | | | — | | | | 0.00 | %(i) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.02 | % | | | — | | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 12 | %(d) | | | 21 | % | | | 13 | % | | | 13 | % | | | 18 | % | | | 7 | % | |
Net assets at end of period (000's) | | $ | 42,404 | | | $ | 50,743 | | | $ | 55,306 | | | $ | 42,844 | | | $ | 39,643 | | | $ | 35,662 | | |
(a) Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.
(b) Net investment income per share reflects special dividends. The effect of these dividends amounted to $0.09 per share.
(c) Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.
(d) Not annualized.
(e) Had the Investment Advisor and/or Transfer Agent not waived fees and/or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.
(f) Total return includes a voluntary reimbursement by the Investment Advisor for a realized investment loss due to a trading error. This reimbursement increased total return and net asset value per share by less than 0.01% and $0.01, respectively.
(g) The benefits derived from custody fees paid indirectly had an impact of less than 0.01%.
(h) Annualized.
(i) Rounds to less than 0.01%.
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Columbia Acorn International Select
Class A Shares | | (Unaudited) Six months ended June 30, | | Year ended December 31, | |
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period | | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 | | 2004 | | 2003 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 31.74 | | | $ | 27.68 | | | $ | 20.36 | | | $ | 17.85 | | | $ | 14.45 | | | $ | 10.24 | | |
Income from Investment Operations | |
Net investment income/(loss) (a) | | | 0.19 | | | | 0.04 | (b) | | | 0.03 | | | | 0.06 | | | | (0.00 | )(c) | | | 0.03 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) | | | (1.17 | ) | | | 5.91 | | | | 7.29 | | | | 2.69 | | | | 3.43 | | | | 4.18 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | (0.98 | ) | | | 5.95 | | | | 7.32 | | | | 2.75 | | | | 3.43 | | | | 4.21 | | |
Less Distributions to Shareholders | |
From net investment income | | | — | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | — | | |
From net realized gains | | | (0.54 | ) | | | (1.77 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Total Distributions to Shareholders | | | (0.54 | ) | | | (1.89 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | — | | |
Redemption Fees | |
Redemption fees added to paid in capital | | | 0.00 | (a)(c) | | | 0.00 | (a)(c) | | | 0.00 | (a)(c) | | | 0.00 | (a)(c) | | | 0.00 | (a)(c) | | | — | | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 30.22 | | | $ | 31.74 | | | $ | 27.68 | | | $ | 20.36 | | | $ | 17.85 | | | $ | 14.45 | | |
Total Return (d) | | | (3.07 | )%(e) | | | 21.50 | %(f) | | | 35.97 | %(f) | | | 15.60 | %(f) | | | 23.76 | %(f) | | | 41.11 | %(f) | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data | |
Net expenses (g) | | | 1.47 | %(h) | | | 1.49 | % | | | 1.58 | % | | | 1.70 | % | | | 1.75 | % | | | 1.80 | % | |
Net investment income/(loss) (g) | | | 1.28 | %(h) | | | 0.11 | % | | | 0.11 | % | | | 0.34 | % | | | (0.03 | )% | | | 0.24 | % | |
Waiver/Reimbursement | | | — | | | | 0.00 | %(i) | | | 0.02 | % | | | 0.10 | % | | | 0.37 | % | | | 0.44 | % | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 26 | %(e) | | | 57 | % | | | 47 | % | | | 39 | % | | | 73 | % | | | 69 | % | |
Net assets at end of period (000's) | | $ | 57,127 | | | $ | 48,538 | | | $ | 22,599 | | | $ | 10,219 | | | $ | 4,357 | | | $ | 2,557 | | |
(a) Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.
(b) Net investment income per share reflects special dividends. The effect of these dividends amounted to $0.07 per share.
(c) Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.
(d) Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no initial sales charge or contingent deffered sales charge.
(e) Not annualized.
(f) Had the Investment Advisor and/or Transfer Agent not waived fees and/or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.
(g) The benefits derived from custody fees paid indirectly had an impact of less than 0.01%.
(h) Annualized.
(i) Rounds to less than 0.01%.
Class B Shares | | (Unaudited) Six months ended June 30, | | Year ended December 31, | |
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period | | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 | | 2004 | | 2003 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 30.50 | | | $ | 26.73 | | | $ | 19.80 | | | $ | 17.36 | | | $ | 14.12 | | | $ | 10.08 | | |
Income from Investment Operations | |
Net investment income/(loss) (a) | | | 0.08 | | | | (0.13 | )(b) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) | | | (1.11 | ) | | | 5.67 | | | | 7.05 | | | | 2.61 | | | | 3.34 | | | | 4.10 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | (1.03 | ) | | | 5.54 | | | | 6.93 | | | | 2.58 | | | | 3.24 | | | | 4.04 | | |
Less Distributions to Shareholders | |
From net investment income | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | |
From net realized gains | | | (0.54 | ) | | | (1.77 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Total Distributions to Shareholders | | | (0.54 | ) | | | (1.77 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | |
Redemption Fees | |
Redemption fees added to paid in capital | | | 0.00 | (a)(c) | | | 0.00 | (a)(c) | | | 0.00 | (a)(c) | | | 0.00 | (a)(c) | | | 0.00 | (a)(c) | | | — | | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 28.93 | | | $ | 30.50 | | | $ | 26.73 | | | $ | 19.80 | | | $ | 17.36 | | | $ | 14.12 | | |
Total Return (d)(e) | | | (3.36 | )%(e) | | | 20.69 | %(f) | | | 35.00 | %(f) | | | 14.97 | %(f) | | | 22.95 | %(f) | | | 40.08 | %(f) | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data | |
Net expenses (g) | | | 2.11 | %(h) | | | 2.10 | % | | | 2.25 | % | | | 2.30 | % | | | 2.38 | % | | | 2.45 | % | |
Net investment gain/(loss) (g) | | | 0.53 | %(h) | | | (0.45 | )% | | | (0.53 | )% | | | (0.16 | )% | | | (0.66 | )% | | | (0.52 | )% | |
Waiver/Reimbursement | | | — | | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.04 | % | | | 0.28 | % | | | 0.58 | % | | | 0.44 | % | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 26 | %(e) | | | 57 | % | | | 47 | % | | | 39 | % | | | 73 | % | | | 69 | % | |
Net assets at end of period (000's) | | $ | 10,182 | | | $ | 11,941 | | | $ | 9,787 | | | $ | 6,594 | | | $ | 5,097 | | | $ | 3,162 | | |
(a) Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.
(b) Net investment income per share reflects special dividends. The effect of these dividends amounted to $0.07 per share.
(c) Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.
(d) Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.
(e) Not annualized.
(f) Had the Investment Advisor and/or Transfer Agent not waived fees and/or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.
(g) The benefits derived from custody fees paid indirectly had an impact of less than 0.01%.
(h) Annualized.
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Class C Shares | | (Unaudited) Six months ended June 30, | | Year ended December 31, | |
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period | | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 | | 2004 | | 2003 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 30.42 | | | $ | 26.70 | | | $ | 19.80 | | | $ | 17.38 | | | $ | 14.14 | | | $ | 10.09 | | |
Income from Investment Operations | |
Net investment gain/(loss) (a) | | | 0.07 | | | | (0.20 | )(b) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) | | | (1.12 | ) | | | 5.69 | | | | 7.05 | | | | 2.60 | | | | 3.35 | | | | 4.10 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | (1.05 | ) | | | 5.49 | | | | 6.90 | | | | 2.55 | | | | 3.24 | | | | 4.05 | | |
Less Distributions to Shareholders | |
From net investment income | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | |
From net realized gains | | | (0.54 | ) | | | (1.77 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Total Distributions to Shareholders | | | (0.54 | ) | | | (1.77 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | |
Redemption Fees | |
Redemption fees added to paid in capital | | | 0.00 | (a)(c) | | | 0.00 | (a)(c) | | | 0.00 | (a)(c) | | | 0.00 | (a)(c) | | | 0.00 | (a)(c) | | | — | | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 28.83 | | | $ | 30.42 | | | $ | 26.70 | | | $ | 19.80 | | | $ | 17.38 | | | $ | 14.14 | | |
Total Return (d) | | | (3.43 | )%(e) | | | 20.53 | %(f) | | | 34.85 | %(f) | | | 14.77 | %(f) | | | 22.91 | %(f) | | | 40.14 | %(f) | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data | |
Net expenses (g) | | | 2.25 | %(h) | | | 2.29 | % | | | 2.38 | % | | | 2.45 | % | | | 2.45 | % | | | 2.45 | % | |
Net investment gain/(loss) (g) | | | 0.52 | %(h) | | | (0.68 | )% | | | (0.67 | )% | | | (0.30 | )% | | | (0.73 | )% | | | (0.41 | )% | |
Waiver/Reimbursement | | | — | | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.02 | % | | | 0.17 | % | | | 0.35 | % | | | 0.44 | % | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 26 | %(e) | | | 57 | % | | | 47 | % | | | 39 | % | | | 73 | % | | | 69 | % | |
Net assets at end of period (000's) | | $ | 15,866 | | | $ | 13,023 | | | $ | 7,060 | | | $ | 4,083 | | | $ | 2,543 | | | $ | 3,691 | | |
(a) Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.
(b) Net investment income per share reflects special dividends. The effect of these dividends amounted to $0.07 per share.
(c) Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.
(d) Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.
(e) Not annualized.
(f) Had the Investment Advisor and/or Transfer Agent not waived fees and/or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.
(g) The benefits derived from custody fees paid indirectly had an impact of less than 0.01%.
(h) Annualized.
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Columbia Acorn Select
Class A Shares | | (Unaudited) Six months ended June 30, | | Year ended December 31, | |
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period | | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 | | 2004 | | 2003 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 27.89 | | | $ | 26.18 | | | $ | 22.47 | | | $ | 20.83 | | | $ | 18.01 | | | $ | 13.93 | | |
Income from Investment Operations | |
Net investment loss (a) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) | |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) | | | (1.55 | ) | | | 2.50 | | | | 4.45 | | | | 2.32 | | | | 3.42 | | | | 4.37 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | (1.65 | ) | | | 2.35 | | | | 4.32 | | | | 2.23 | | | | 3.26 | | | | 4.17 | | |
Less Distributions to Shareholders | |
From net investment income | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
From net realized gains | | | (0.69 | ) | | | (0.64 | ) | | | (0.59 | ) | | | (0.59 | ) | | | (0.44 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | |
Total Distributions to Shareholders | | | (0.69 | ) | | | (0.64 | ) | | | (0.61 | ) | | | (0.59 | ) | | | (0.44 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 25.55 | | | $ | 27.89 | | | $ | 26.18 | | | $ | 22.47 | | | $ | 20.83 | | | $ | 18.01 | | |
Total Return (b) | | | (5.94 | )%(c) | | | 8.92 | %(d) | | | 19.32 | %(d) | | | 10.78 | %(d) | | | 18.16 | %(d) | | | 29.95 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data | |
Net expenses (e) | | | 1.22 | %(f) | | | 1.19 | % | | | 1.24 | % | | | 1.26 | % | | | 1.47 | % | | | 1.63 | % | |
Net investment loss (e) | | | (0.77 | )(f) | | | (0.52 | )% | | | (0.54 | )% | | | (0.42 | )% | | | (0.86 | )% | | | (1.15 | )% | |
Waiver/Reimbursement | | | — | | | | 0.00 | %(g) | | | 0.03 | % | | | 0.03 | % | | | 0.02 | % | | | — | | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 14 | %(c) | | | 14 | % | | | 21 | % | | | 19 | % | | | 34 | % | | | 16 | % | |
Net assets at end of period (000's) | | $ | 948,316 | | | $ | 1,117,941 | | | $ | 940,857 | | | $ | 744,178 | | | $ | 515,842 | | | $ | 264,679 | | |
(a) Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.
(b) Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no initial sales charge or contingent deffered sales charge.
(c) Not annualized.
(d) Had the Investment Advisor and/or Transfer Agent not waived fees and/or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.
(e) The benefits derived from custody fees paid indirectly had an impact of less than 0.01%.
(f) Annualized.
(g) Rounds to less than 0.01%.
Class B Shares | | (Unaudited) Six months ended June 30, | | Year ended December 31, | |
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period | | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 | | 2004 | | 2003 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 26.57 | | | $ | 25.13 | | | $ | 21.71 | | | $ | 20.23 | | | $ | 17.64 | | | $ | 13.73 | | |
Income from Investment Operations | |
Net investment loss (a) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) | |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) | | | (1.48 | ) | | | 2.39 | | | | 4.29 | | | | 2.24 | | | | 3.34 | | | | 4.29 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | (1.65 | ) | | | 2.08 | | | | 4.01 | | | | 2.01 | | | | 3.03 | | | | 4.00 | | |
Less Distributions to Shareholders | |
From net realized gains | | | (0.69 | ) | | | (0.64 | ) | | | (0.59 | ) | | | (0.53 | ) | | | (0.44 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 24.23 | | | $ | 26.57 | | | $ | 25.13 | | | $ | 21.71 | | | $ | 20.23 | | | $ | 17.64 | | |
Total Return (b) | | | (6.24 | )%(c) | | | 8.22 | %(d) | | | 18.54 | %(d) | | | 10.01 | %(d) | | | 17.24 | %(d) | | | 29.14 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data | |
Net expenses (e) | | | 1.85 | %(f) | | | 1.79 | % | | | 1.91 | % | | | 1.99 | % | | | 2.26 | % | | | 2.28 | % | |
Net investment loss (e) | | | (1.39 | )%(f) | | | (1.12 | )% | | | (1.21 | )% | | | (1.15 | )% | | | (1.65 | )% | | | (1.80 | )% | |
Waiver/Reimbursement | | | — | | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.03 | % | | | 0.03 | % | | | 0.02 | % | | | — | | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 14 | %(c) | | | 14 | % | | | 21 | % | | | 19 | % | | | 34 | % | | | 16 | % | |
Net assets at end of period (000's) | | $ | 164,085 | | | $ | 199,182 | | | $ | 214,260 | | | $ | 206,441 | | | $ | 185,545 | | | $ | 118,064 | | |
(a) Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.
(b) Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.
(c) Not annualized.
(d) Had the Investment Advisor and/or Transfer Agent not waived fees and/or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.
(e) The benefits derived from custody fees paid indirectly had an impact of less than 0.01%.
(f) Annualized.
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Columbia Acorn Select
Class C Shares | | (Unaudited) Six months ended June 30, | | Year ended December 31, | |
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period | | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 | | 2004 | | 2003 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 26.46 | | | $ | 25.07 | | | $ | 21.69 | | | $ | 20.23 | | | $ | 17.64 | | | $ | 13.73 | | |
Income from Investment Operations | |
Net investment loss (a) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) | | | (1.47 | ) | | | 2.39 | | | | 4.28 | | | | 2.24 | | | | 3.33 | | | | 4.30 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | (1.66 | ) | | | 2.03 | | | | 3.97 | | | | 1.99 | | | | 3.03 | | | | 4.00 | | |
Less Distributions to Shareholders | |
From net realized gains | | | (0.69 | ) | | | (0.64 | ) | | | (0.59 | ) | | | (0.53 | ) | | | (0.44 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 24.11 | | | $ | 26.46 | | | $ | 25.07 | | | $ | 21.69 | | | $ | 20.23 | | | $ | 17.64 | | |
Total Return (b) | | | (6.30 | )%(c) | | | 8.04 | %(d) | | | 18.37 | %(d) | | | 9.91 | %(d) | | | 17.24 | %(d) | | | 29.14 | % | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data | |
Net expenses (e) | | | 2.02 | %(f) | | | 1.98 | % | | | 2.04 | % | | | 2.08 | % | | | 2.25 | % | | | 2.28 | % | |
Net investment loss (e) | | | (1.56 | )%(f) | | | (1.31 | )% | | | (1.34 | )% | | | (1.24 | )% | | | (1.64 | )% | | | (1.80 | )% | |
Waiver/Reimbursement | | | — | | | | 0.00 | %(g) | | | 0.03 | % | | | 0.03 | % | | | 0.02 | % | | | — | | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 14 | %(c) | | | 14 | % | | | 21 | % | | | 19 | % | | | 34 | % | | | 16 | % | |
Net assets at end of period (000's) | | $ | 160,040 | | | $ | 197,100 | | | $ | 173,152 | | | $ | 149,160 | | | $ | 110,435 | | | $ | 64,212 | | |
(a) Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.
(b) Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.
(c) Not annualized.
(d) Had the Investment Advisor and/or Transfer Agent not waived fees and/or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.
(e) The benefits derived from custody fees paid indirectly had an impact of less than 0.01%.
(f) Annualized.
(g) Rounds to less than 0.01%.
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Columbia Thermostat Fund
Class A Shares | | (Unaudited) Six months ended June 30, | | Year ended December 31, | | Inception March 3, 2003 through December 31, | |
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period | | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 | | 2004 | | 2003 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 12.31 | | | $ | 12.59 | | | $ | 12.49 | | | $ | 13.11 | | | $ | 12.30 | | | $ | 10.10 | | |
Income from Investment Operations | |
Net investment income (a) | | | 0.13 | | | | 0.49 | | | | 0.45 | | | | 0.39 | | | | 0.28 | | | | 0.18 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) | | | (0.70 | ) | | | 0.53 | | | | 0.84 | | | | 0.29 | | | | 0.81 | | | | 2.15 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | (0.57 | ) | | | 1.02 | | | | 1.29 | | | | 0.68 | | | | 1.09 | | | | 2.33 | | |
Less Distributions to Shareholders | |
From net investment income | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.51 | ) | | | (0.47 | ) | | | (0.39 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | |
From net realized gains | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (0.79 | ) | | | (0.72 | ) | | | (0.91 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.00 | )(b) | |
Total Distributions to Shareholders | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (1.30 | ) | | | (1.19 | ) | | | (1.30 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 11.66 | | | $ | 12.31 | | | $ | 12.59 | | | $ | 12.49 | | | $ | 13.11 | | | $ | 12.30 | | |
Total Return (c)(d) | | | (4.65 | )%(e) | | | 8.19 | % | | | 10.56 | % | | | 5.25 | % | | | 8.92 | % | | | 23.10 | %(e) | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data | |
Net expenses (f)(g) | | | 0.50 | %(h) | | | 0.50 | % | | | 0.50 | % | | | 0.50 | % | | | 0.50 | % | | | 0.57 | %(h) | |
Net investment income (g) | | | 2.15 | %(h) | | | 3.75 | % | | | 3.53 | % | | | 2.97 | % | | | 2.23 | % | | | 1.86 | %(h) | |
Waiver/Reimbursement | | | 0.17 | %(h) | | | 0.18 | % | | | 0.20 | % | | | 0.15 | % | | | 0.33 | % | | | 0.66 | %(h) | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 76 | %(e) | | | 128 | % | | | 66 | % | | | 96 | % | | | 67 | % | | | 61 | % | |
Net assets at end of period (000's) | | $ | 56,020 | | | $ | 53,246 | | | $ | 58,013 | | | $ | 71,034 | | | $ | 77,092 | | | $ | 42,271 | | |
(a) Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period. Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests.
(b) Rounds to less than $(0.01) per share.
(c) Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no initial sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge.
(d) Had the Investment Advisor not waived fees and/or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.
(e) Not annualized.
(f) Does not include expenses of the investment companies in which the Fund invests.
(g) The benefits derived from custody fees paid indirectly had an impact of less than 0.01%.
(h) Annualized.
Class B Shares | | (Unaudited) Six months ended June 30, | | Year ended December 31, | | Inception March 3, 2003 through December 31, | |
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period | | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 | | 2004 | | 2003 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 12.38 | | | $ | 12.62 | | | $ | 12.51 | | | $ | 13.14 | | | $ | 12.32 | | | $ | 10.10 | | |
Income from Investment Operations | |
Net investment income (a) | | | 0.10 | | | | 0.42 | | | | 0.38 | | | | 0.31 | | | | 0.19 | | | | 0.10 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) | | | (0.71 | ) | | | 0.54 | | | | 0.84 | | | | 0.28 | | | | 0.83 | | | | 2.16 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | (0.61 | ) | | | 0.96 | | | | 1.22 | | | | 0.59 | | | | 1.02 | | | | 2.26 | | |
Less Distributions to Shareholders | |
From net investment income | | | — | | | | (0.41 | ) | | | (0.39 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | |
From net realized gains | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (0.79 | ) | | | (0.72 | ) | | | (0.91 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.00 | )(b) | |
Total Distributions to Shareholders | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (1.20 | ) | | | (1.11 | ) | | | (1.22 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 11.70 | | | $ | 12.38 | | | $ | 12.62 | | | $ | 12.51 | | | $ | 13.14 | | | $ | 12.32 | | |
Total Return (c)(d) | | | (4.93 | )%(e) | | | 7.71 | % | | | 9.91 | % | | | 4.56 | % | | | 8.27 | % | | | 22.38 | %(e) | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data | |
Net expenses (f)(g) | | | 1.00 | %(h) | | | 1.00 | % | | | 1.06 | % | | | 1.10 | % | | | 1.18 | % | | | 1.32 | %(h) | |
Net investment income (g) | | | 1.61 | %(h) | | | 3.25 | % | | | 2.99 | % | | | 2.39 | % | | | 1.55 | % | | | 1.06 | %(h) | |
Waiver/Reimbursement | | | 0.19 | %(h) | | | 0.19 | % | | | 0.23 | % | | | 0.19 | % | | | 0.29 | % | | | 0.66 | %(h) | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 76 | %(e) | | | 128 | % | | | 66 | % | | | 96 | % | | | 67 | % | | | 61 | % | |
Net assets at end of period (000's) | | $ | 60,052 | | | $ | 67,709 | | | $ | 72,367 | | | $ | 78,444 | | | $ | 78,040 | | | $ | 51,501 | | |
(a) Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period. Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests.
(b) Rounds to less than $(0.01) per share.
(c) Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.
(d) Had the Investment Advisor and/or Transfer Agent not waived fees and/or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.
(e) Not annualized.
(f) Does not include expenses of the investment companies in which the Fund invests.
(g) The benefits derived from custody fees paid indirectly had an impact of less than 0.01%.
(h) Annualized.
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Columbia Thermostat Fund
Class C Shares | | (Unaudited) Six months ended June 30, | | Year ended December 31, | | Inception March 3, 2003 through December 31, | |
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period | | 2008 | | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2005 | | 2004 | | 2003 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 12.37 | | | $ | 12.62 | | | $ | 12.51 | | | $ | 13.13 | | | $ | 12.32 | | | $ | 10.10 | | |
Income from Investment Operations | |
Net investment income (a) | | | 0.09 | | | | 0.39 | | | | 0.36 | | | | 0.29 | | | | 0.19 | | | | 0.11 | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) | | | (0.71 | ) | | | 0.53 | | | | 0.84 | | | | 0.29 | | | | 0.81 | | | | 2.15 | | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | (0.62 | ) | | | 0.92 | | | | 1.20 | | | | 0.58 | | | | 1.00 | | | | 2.26 | | |
Less Distributions to Shareholders | |
From net investment income | | | — | | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (0.37 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | |
From net realized gains | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (0.79 | ) | | | (0.72 | ) | | | (0.91 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.00 | )(b) | |
Total Distributions to Shareholders | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (1.17 | ) | | | (1.09 | ) | | | (1.20 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 11.68 | | | $ | 12.37 | | | $ | 12.62 | | | $ | 12.51 | | | $ | 13.13 | | | $ | 12.32 | | |
Total Return (c)(d) | | | (5.01 | )%(e) | | | 7.36 | % | | | 9.72 | % | | | 4.49 | % | | | 8.13 | % | | | 22.38 | %(e) | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data | |
Net expenses (f)(g) | | | 1.25 | %(h) | | | 1.25 | % | | | 1.25 | % | | | 1.25 | % | | | 1.25 | % | | | 1.32 | %(h) | |
Net investment income (g) | | | 1.42 | %(h) | | | 3.02 | % | | | 2.81 | % | | | 2.21 | % | | | 1.48 | % | | | 1.10 | %(h) | |
Waiver/Reimbursement | | | 0.16 | %(h) | | | 0.19 | % | | | 0.23 | % | | | 0.19 | % | | | 0.26 | % | | | 0.66 | %(h) | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 76 | %(e) | | | 128 | % | | | 66 | % | | | 96 | % | | | 67 | % | | | 61 | % | |
Net assets at end of period (000's) | | $ | 33,480 | | | $ | 26,908 | | | $ | 27,375 | | | $ | 28,316 | | | $ | 31,161 | | | $ | 20,087 | | |
(a) Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period. Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests.
(b) Rounds to less than $(0.01) per share.
(c) Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.
(d) Had the Investment Advisor and/or Transfer Agent not waived fees and/or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.
(e) Not annualized.
(f) Does not include expenses of the investment companies in which the Fund invests.
(g) The benefits derived from custody fees paid indirectly had an impact of less than 0.01%.
(h) Annualized.
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Columbia Acorn Family of Funds
Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited)
1. Nature of Operations
Columbia Acorn Fund, Columbia Acorn International, Columbia Acorn USA, Columbia Acorn International Select, Columbia Acorn Select and Columbia Thermostat Fund (the "Funds") are each a series of Columbia Acorn Trust (the "Trust"), an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust. The investment objective of each Fund is to seek long-term capital appreciation. Columbia Thermostat Fund pursues its investment objective by investing in shares of other mutual funds. As a "fund of funds" under normal circumstances, the Fund allocates at least 95% of its net assets among a selected group of stock and bond mutual funds ("portfolio funds") according to the current level of the Standard & Poor's 500 Index in relation to predetermined ranges set by the Fund's investment advisor. The Fund may invest up to 5% of its net assets plus any cash received that day in cash, repurchase agreements, high quality short-term paper and government securities.
The Funds may issue an unlimited number of shares. The Funds currently have four classes of shares: Class A, Class B, Class C and Class Z. Effective February 29, 2008, the Funds no longer offer Class B shares (other than through dividend reinvestment).
Class A shares are sold with a front-end sales charge. Class A shares bought without an initial sales charge in accounts aggregating $1 million up to $50 million at the time of purchase are subject to a 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") if the shares are sold within 12 months of the date of purchase.
Class B shares are subject to a CDSC if sold within six years of purchase. Class B shares convert to Class A shares automatically eight years after purchase.
Class C shares are subject to a CDSC on redemptions made within one year after purchase.
Class Z shares are offered at net asset value. There are certain restrictions on who may purchase Class Z shares. Generally, Class Z shares of a Fund may be exchanged for shares of another fund distributed by Columbia Management Distributors, Inc. at no additional charge.
Columbia Acorn International and Columbia Acorn International Select impose a 2% redemption fee on Class A, Class B, Class C and Class Z shares that are redeemed within 60 days or less of purchase. See the discussion of Fund policies regarding the trading of Fund shares as disclosed in the Funds' prospectuses for more information.
The financial highlights for Class Z shares are presented in a separate semi-annual report.
Investment income, realized and unrealized gains and losses, and certain fund-level expenses are allocated pro rata on the basis of the relative net assets of all classes, except each class bears certain expenses unique to that class such as distribution services, transfer agency, and certain other class specific expenses. Differences in class expenses may result in payment of different dividend distributions for each class. All of the Funds' share classes and have equal rights with respect to voting subject to Fund or class specific matters.
2. Significant Accounting Policies
>Security valuation
Securities of the Funds are valued at market value or, if a market quotation for a security is not readily available or is deemed not to be reliable because of events or circumstances that have occurred between the market quotation and the time as of which the security is to be valued, the security is valued at a fair value determined in accordance with procedures established by the Board of Trustees. With respect to Columbia Thermostat Fund, investments in portfolio funds are valued at their net asset value as reported by the portfolio funds. A security traded on a securities exchange or in an over-the-counter market in which transaction prices are reported is valued at the last sales price at the time of valuation. A security traded principally on NASDAQ is valued at the NASDAQ official closing price. A security for which there is no reported sale on the valuation date is valued at the latest bid quotation. A short-term debt o bligation having a maturity of 60 days or less from the valuation date is valued at amortized cost, which approximates fair value. A security for which a market quotation is not readily available and any other assets are valued in accordance with procedures established by the Board of Trustees. The Funds have retained an independent statistical fair value pricing service that employs a systematic methodology to assist in the fair valuation process for securities principally traded in a foreign market in order to adjust for possible changes in value that may occur between the close of the foreign exchange and the time as of which the securities are to be valued. If a security is valued at fair value, that value may be different from the last quoted market price for the security.
In September 2006, Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, Fair Value Measurements ("SFAS 157") was issued. SFAS 157 is effective for the Fund's current fiscal period. Under SFAS 157, various inputs are used in
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determining the value of each Fund's investments. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
• Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical securities
• Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk and others)
• Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions in determining the value of investments)
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
The following table summarizes the inputs used, as of June 30, 2008, in valuing each Fund's assets:
| | Columbia Acorn Fund* | | Columbia Acorn International* | |
Valuation Inputs | | Investments in Securities | | Other Financial Instruments | | Investments in Securities | | Other Financial Instruments | |
(in thousands) | |
Level 1 – Quoted Prices | | $ | 15,606,750 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 751,832 | | | $ | — | | |
Level 2 – Other Significant Observable Inputs | | | 1,714,086 | | | | — | | | | 4,640,919 | | | | — | | |
Level 3 – Significant Unobservable Inputs | | | 971 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Total | | $ | 17,321,807 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 5,392,751 | | | $ | — | | |
| | Columbia Acorn USA | | Columbia Acorn International Select* | |
Valuation Inputs | | Investments in Securities | | Other Financial Instruments | | Investments in Securities | | Other Financial Instruments | |
(in thousands) | |
Level 1 – Quoted Prices | | $ | 1,391,540 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 37,083 | | | $ | — | | |
Level 2 – Other Significant Observable Inputs | | | 25,769 | | | | — | | | | 240,837 | | | | — | | |
Level 3 – Significant Unobservable Inputs | | | 89 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Total | | $ | 1,417,398 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 277,920 | | | $ | — | | |
| | Columbia Acorn Select* | | Columbia Thermostat Fund | |
Valuation Inputs | | Investments in Securities | | Other Financial Instruments | | Investments in Securities | | Other Financial Instruments | |
(in thousands) | |
Level 1 – Quoted Prices | | $ | 2,601,788 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 197,994 | | | $ | — | | |
Level 2 – Other Significant Observable Inputs | | | 185,373 | | | | — | | | | 1,195 | | | | — | | |
Level 3 – Significant Unobservable Inputs | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Total | | $ | 2,787,161 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 199,189 | | | $ | — | | |
*The Fund's assets assigned to the Level 2 input category include certain foreign securities for which a third party pricing service may be employed for purposes of fair market valuation.
The following table reconciles asset balances for the six month period ended June 30, 2008 in which significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) were used in determining value:
| | Columbia Acorn Fund | | Columbia Acorn USA | |
| | Investments in Securities | | Other Financial Instruments | | Investments in Securities | | Other Financial Instruments | |
(in thousands) | |
Balance as of December 31, 2007 | | $ | 1,427 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 178 | | | $ | — | | |
Accrued discounts/Amortized premiums | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Realized gain (loss) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | (456 | ) | | | — | | | | (89 | ) | | | — | | |
Net purchases (sales) Transfers in/or out of Level 3 | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Balance as of June 30, 2008 | | $ | 971 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 89 | | | $ | — | | |
>Repurchase agreements
The Funds may engage in repurchase agreement transactions. The Funds, through their custodian, receive delivery of underlying securities collateralizing repurchase agreements. The custodian determines that the value of the underlying securities is at all times at least equal to the resale price. In the event of default or bankruptcy by the other party to the agreement, realization and/or retention of the collateral may be subject to legal proceedings.
>Foreign currency translations
Values of investments denominated in foreign currencies are converted into U.S. dollars using the spot market rate of exchange at the time of valuation. Purchases and sales of investments and dividend and interest income are translated into U.S. dollars using the spot market rate of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. The gain or loss resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates is included with net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments, as appropriate.
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Columbia Acorn Family of Funds
Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited), continued
>Security transactions and investment income
Security transactions, investment income and shareholder fund transactions are accounted for on the trade date (date the order to buy or sell is executed) and dividend income and realized gain distributions from other funds are recorded on the ex-dividend date, except that certain dividends from foreign securities are recorded as soon as the information is available to the Funds. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis and includes amortization of discounts on debt obligations when required for federal income tax purposes. Realized gains and losses from security transactions are recorded on an identified cost basis.
Awards, if any, from class action litigation related to securities owned may be recorded as a reduction of cost of those securities. If the applicable securities are no longer owned, the proceeds are recorded as realized gains.
The Funds estimate the tax character of distributions from real estate investment trusts ("REITs"). Distributions received in excess of income are recorded as a reduction of the cost of the related investments. If the applicable securities are no longer owned, any distributions received in excess of income are recorded as realized gains.
In March 2008, Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 161 ("SFAS 161"), Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities — an amendment of FASB Statement No. 133, was issued. SFAS 161 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008. SFAS 161 requires additional discussion about the reporting entity's derivative instruments and hedging activities, by providing for qualitative disclosures about the objectives and strategies for using derivatives, quantitative data about the fair value of and gains and losses on derivative contracts, and details of credit-risk-related contingent features in their hedged positions. Management is evaluating the impact the application of SFAS 161 will have on the Fund's financial statement disclosures.
>Restricted securities
Restricted securities are securities that may only be resold upon registration under federal securities laws or in transactions exempt from registration. In some cases, the issuer of restricted securities has agreed to register such securities for resale at the issuer's expense either upon demand by the Funds or in connection with another registered offering of the securities. Many restricted securities may be resold in the secondary market in transactions exempt from registration. Such restricted securities may be determined to be liquid under criteria established by the Board of Trustees. The Funds will not incur any registration costs upon such resale.
>Use of estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results may differ from those estimates.
>Fund share valuation
Fund shares are sold and redeemed on a continuing basis at net asset value subject to any applicable sales charge. Net asset value per share is determined daily as of the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") on each day the NYSE is open for trading. All income, expenses (other than the Class A, Class B and Class C shares Rule 12b-1 service and distribution fees and the Class A, Class B, Class C and Class Z shares transfer agency fees) and realized and unrealized gains (losses) of a Fund are allocated to each class proportionately on a daily basis for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class. Redemption fees are accounted for as an addition to paid in capital for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class.
>Custody fees/credits
Custody fees are reduced based on each Fund's cash balances maintained with the custodian. The amount is disclosed as a reduction of total expenses on the Statements of Operations.
>Federal income taxes
The Funds have complied with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code available to regulated investment companies and, in the manner provided therein, distribute all their taxable income, as well as any net realized gain on sales of investments and foreign currency transactions reportable for federal income tax purposes. Columbia Thermostat Fund distributes all of its taxable income, as well as any net realized gain on sales of portfolio fund shares and any distributions of net realized gains received by the Fund from its portfolio funds, reportable for federal income tax purposes. Accordingly, the Funds paid no federal income taxes and no federal income tax provision was required.
>Expenses
General expenses of the Trust are allocated to the Funds and the other series of the Trust based upon relative net assets or other expense allocation methodologies determined by the nature of the expense. Expenses directly attributable to a Fund are charged to such Fund.
>Foreign capital gains taxes
Realized gains in certain countries may be subject to foreign taxes at the fund level, at rates ranging from approximately
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10% to 15%. The Funds accrue for such foreign taxes on net realized and unrealized gains at the appropriate rate for each jurisdiction.
>Distributions to shareholders
Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-date.
>Indemnification
In the normal course of business, each Fund enters into contracts that contain a variety of representations and warranties and which provide general indemnities. A Fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims against the Fund. Also, under the Trust's organizational documents, the Trustees and Officers of the Trust are indemnified against certain liabilities that may arise out of their duties to the Trust. However, based on experience, the Funds expect the risk of loss due to these warranties and indemnities to be minimal.
3. Federal Tax Information
The tax character of distributions paid during the year ended December 31, 2007 was as follows:
| | Ordinary Income* | | Long-Term Capital Gains | |
(in thousands) | |
Columbia Acorn Fund | | $ | 154,770 | | | $ | 1,391,219 | | |
Columbia Acorn International | | | 59,527 | | | | 399,333 | | |
Columbia Acorn USA | | | — | | | | 94,757 | | |
Columbia Acorn International Select | | | 1,768 | | | | 14,545 | | |
Columbia Acorn Select | | | 9,164 | | | | 59,668 | | |
Columbia Thermostat Fund | | | 12,086 | | | | 5,306 | | |
*For tax purposes short-term capital gains distributions, if any, are considered ordinary income distributions.
The following capital loss carryforwards, determined as of December 31, 2007, may be available to reduce taxable income arising from future net realized gains on investments, if any, to the extent permitted by the Internal Revenue Code:
Year of Expiration | | Columbia Acorn USA | | Columbia Acorn International Select | |
(in thousands) | | | |
2009 | | $ | 1,012 | * | | $ | — | | |
2010 | | | 506 | | | | 6,126 | | |
2011 | | | — | | | | 2,488 | | |
TOTAL | | $ | 1,518 | | | $ | 8,614 | | |
*Of these carryforwards, $2,023 (expiring in 2009 and 2010) remains from Columbia Acorn USA's merger with Stein Roe Small Company Growth Fund on 7/26/2002. Utilization of Stein Roe Small Company Growth Fund's losses could be subject to limitations imposed by the Internal Revenue Code.
The following capital loss carryforwards were utilized during the year ended December 31, 2007:
(in thousands) | |
Columbia Acorn USA | | $ | 506 | | |
The Funds adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes – an Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 ("FIN 48") effective June 29, 2007. FIN 48 requires management to determine whether a tax position of a Fund is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination by the applicable taxing authority, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based in the technical merits of the position. The tax benefit to be recognized is measured as the largest amount of benefit that is greater than fifty percent likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement. FIN 48 must be applied to all existing tax positions upon initial adoption and the cumulative effect, if any, is to be reported as an adjustment to net assets. Management has evaluated the known implications of FIN 48 on its computation of net assets for the Funds. As a result of this evaluation, management believes that FIN 48 will not have any effect on the Fund's financial statements. However, management's conclusions regarding FIN 48 may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, further implementation guidance expected from the FASB, new tax laws, regulations, and administrative interpretations (including relevant court decisions). Each Fund's federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service. The Funds are not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.
4. Transactions with Affiliates
Columbia Wanger Asset Management, L.P. ("CWAM") is a wholly owned subsidiary of Columbia Management Group, LLC, which in turn is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Bank of America Corporation ("BOA"). CWAM furnishes continuing investment supervision to the Funds and is responsible for the overall management of the Funds' business affairs.
Under the Funds' investment advisory agreement, management fees were accrued daily based on the Funds' average daily net assets and paid monthly to CWAM at the annual rates shown in the table below for each Fund.
Columbia Acorn Fund
Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee Rate | |
Up to $700 million | | | 0.74 | % | |
$700 million to $2 billion | | | 0.69 | % | |
$2 billion to $6 billion | | | 0.64 | % | |
$6 billion and over | | | 0.63 | % | |
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Columbia Acorn Family of Funds
Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited), continued
Columbia Acorn International
Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee Rate | |
Up to $100 million | | | 1.19 | % | |
$100 million to $500 million | | | 0.94 | % | |
$500 million and over | | | 0.74 | % | |
Columbia Acorn USA
Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee Rate | |
Up to $200 million | | | 0.94 | % | |
$200 million to $500 million | | | 0.89 | % | |
$500 million to $2 billion | | | 0.84 | % | |
$2 billion to $3 billion | | | 0.80 | % | |
$3 billion and over | | | 0.70 | % | |
Columbia Acorn International Select
Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee Rate | |
Up to $500 million | | | 0.94 | % | |
$500 million and over | | | 0.90 | % | |
Columbia Acorn Select
Average Daily Net Assets | | Annual Fee Rate | |
Up to $700 million | | | 0.85 | % | |
$700 million to $2 billion | | | 0.80 | % | |
$2 billion to $3 billion | | | 0.75 | % | |
$3 billion and over | | | 0.70 | % | |
Columbia Thermostat Fund
All Average Daily Net Assets | | | 0.10 | % | |
For the six months ended June 30, 2008, the Funds' annualized effective investment advisory fee rates were as follows:
Columbia Acorn Fund | | | 0.64 | % | |
Columbia Acorn International | | | 0.76 | % | |
Columbia Acorn USA | | | 0.86 | % | |
Columbia Acorn International Select | | | 0.94 | % | |
Columbia Acorn Select | | | 0.80 | % | |
Columbia Thermostat Fund | | | 0.10 | % | |
>Expense limit
CWAM has voluntarily agreed to reimburse the ordinary operating expenses (exclusive of 12b-1 service and distribution fees, brokerage commissions, interest, taxes and extraordinary expenses, but inclusive of custodial charges relating to overdrafts, if any) after giving effect to any balance credits from the Funds' custodian, exceeding 1.45% annually of the average daily net assets for Columbia Acorn International Select and 1.35% annually of the average daily net assets for Columbia Acorn Select. This arrangement may be modified or terminated by either the Funds or CWAM on 30 days notice.
CWAM has contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses so that the ordinary operating expenses (exclusive of Rule 12b-1 service and distribution fees, interest and fees on borrowings, and expenses associated with the Fund's investment in other investment companies, but inclusive of custodial charges relating to overdrafts, if any), after giving effect to any balance credits from the Fund's custodian, will not exceed 0.25% annually of the average daily net assets of Columbia Thermostat Fund through April 30, 2009. There is no guarantee that this arrangement will continue thereafter.
Expenses reimbursed by CWAM for Columbia Thermostat Fund for the six months ended June 30, 2008, were $153,841.
Effective August 1, 2008, CWAM will provide administrative services and receive an administration fee from the Funds at the following annual rates:
Columbia Acorn Trust
Aggregate Average Daily Net Assets of the Trust: | | Annual Fee Rate | |
Up to $8 billion | | | 0.050 | % | |
$8 billion to $16 billion | | | 0.040 | % | |
$16 billion to $35 billion | | | 0.030 | % | |
$35 billion to $45 billion | | | 0.025 | % | |
$45 billion and over | | | 0.015 | % | |
Prior to August 1, 2008, CWAM provided administrative services and receives an administration fee from the Funds at the following annual rates:
Columbia Acorn Trust
Aggregate Average Daily Net Assets of the Trust: | | Annual Fee Rate | |
Up to $8 billion | | | 0.05 | % | |
$8 billion to $16 billion | | | 0.04 | % | |
$16 billion and over | | | 0.03 | % | |
For the six months ended June 30, 2008, each Fund's annualized effective administration fee rate was 0.04% of average daily net assets. CWAM has delegated to Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of BOA, responsibility to provide certain sub-administrative services to the Funds.
Columbia Management Distributors, Inc. ("CMDI"), a wholly owned subsidiary of BOA, is the Funds' principal underwriter and receives no compensation on the sale of Class Z shares.
For the six months ended June 30, 2008, Columbia Acorn Fund, Columbia Acorn International, Columbia Acorn USA, Columbia Acorn International Select, Columbia Acorn Select and Columbia Thermostat have been advised that CMDI retained $253 in underwriting discounts in connection with redemptions of Class A shares and received CDSCs of $8, $879 and $73, in connection with Class A, Class B and Class C share redemptions, respectively.
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Each Fund has adopted a Rule 12b-1 (distribution and service) plan which requires it to pay CMDI a monthly service fee equal to 0.25% annually of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A, Class B and Class C shares. The Rule 12b-1 plan also requires each fund to pay CMDI a monthly distribution fee equal to 0.50% and 0.75%, annually, of the average daily net assets attributable to Class B and Class C shares, respectively.
Columbia Management Services, Inc. (the "Transfer Agent"), a wholly owned subsidiary of BOA, provides shareholder services to the Funds. For such services, the Transfer Agent receives a fee, paid monthly, at the annual rate of $17.00 per open account. The Transfer Agent also receives reimbursement for certain out-of-pocket expenses and sub-transfer agency expenses.
Certain officers and trustees of the Trust are also officers of CWAM. The Trust makes no direct payments to its officers and trustees who are affiliated with CWAM.
The Board of Trustees appointed a Chief Compliance Officer for the Trust in accordance with federal securities regulations. The Funds, along with other affiliated funds, pay their pro-rata share of the expenses associated with the Office of the Chief Compliance Officer. Those expenses are disclosed separately as "Chief compliance officer expenses" in the Statements of Operations.
The Trust offers a deferred compensation plan for its independent trustees. Under that plan, a trustee may elect to defer all or a portion of his or her compensation. Amounts deferred are retained by the Trust and represent an unfunded obligation of the Trust. The value of amounts deferred is determined by reference to the change in value of Class Z shares of one or more series of the Trust or a money market fund, specified by the trustee. Benefits under the deferred compensation plan are payable when the trustee ceases to be a member of the Board of Trustees.
An affiliate may include any company in which a Fund owns five percent or more of its outstanding voting securities. On June 30, 2008, Columbia Acorn Fund, Columbia Acorn International, Columbia Acorn USA and Columbia Acorn Select each held five percent or more of the outstanding voting securities of one or more companies. Details of investments in those affiliated companies are presented on pages 31, 32, 42, 50 and 59, respectively.
During the six months ended June 30, 2008, the Funds engaged in purchase and sale transactions with funds that have a common investment advisor (or affiliated investment advisors), common directors/trustees, and/or common officers. Those transactions complied with Rule 17a-7 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and were as follows:
| | Purchases | | Sales | |
(in thousands) | |
Columbia Acorn Fund | | $ | 17,984 | | | $ | 28,755 | | |
Columbia Acorn International | | | 15,368 | | | | — | | |
Columbia Acorn USA | | | — | | | | 704 | | |
Columbia Acorn International Select | | | — | | | | 719 | | |
Columbia Acorn Select | | | 14,752 | | | | 17,984 | | |
5. Borrowing Arrangements
The Trust participates in a $150 million credit facility, which was entered into to facilitate portfolio liquidity. Interest is charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate per annum equal to the Federal Funds rate plus 0.50%. In addition, a commitment fee of 0.08% per annum of the unutilized line of credit is accrued and apportioned among the participating funds based on their relative net assets. The commitment fee is included in "Other expenses" in the Statements of Operations. No amounts were borrowed by any Fund under this facility for the six months ended June 30, 2008.
6. Investment Transactions
The aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales, other than short-term obligations, for the six months ended June 30, 2008, were:
Columbia Acorn Fund
(in thousands) | |
Investment securities | | | |
Purchases | | $ | 1,721,169 | | |
Proceeds from sales | | | 2,063,732 | | |
Columbia Acorn International
(in thousands) | |
Investment securities | |
Purchases | | $ | 1,000,467 | | |
Proceeds from sales | | | 843,152 | | |
Columbia Acorn USA
(in thousands) | |
Investment securities | |
Purchases | | $ | 176,410 | | |
Proceeds from sales | | | 204,064 | | |
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Columbia Acorn Family of Funds
Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited), continued
Columbia Acorn International Select
(in thousands) | |
Investment securities | |
Purchases | | $ | 89,163 | | |
Proceeds from sales | | | 64,830 | | |
Columbia Acorn Select
(in thousands) | |
Investment securities | |
Purchases | | $ | 402,562 | | |
Proceeds from sales | | | 377,390 | | |
Columbia Thermostat Fund
(in thousands) | |
Investment securities | |
Purchases | | $ | 173,454 | | |
Proceeds from sales | | | 146,046 | | |
7. Redemption Fees
For the six months ended June 30, 2008, the redemption fees imposed by Columbia Acorn International and Columbia Acorn International Select amounted to approximately $182,592 and $28,315, respectively, and are accounted for as additions to paid in capital.
8. Legal Proceedings
The Trust, CWAM and the Trustees of the Trust (collectively, the "Columbia defendants") are named as defendants in class and derivative complaints that have been consolidated in a Multi-District Action (the "MDL Action") in the federal district court of Maryland. These lawsuits contend that defendants permitted certain investors to market time their trades in certain Columbia Acorn Funds. The MDL Action is ongoing. However, all claims against Columbia Acorn Trust and the independent trustees of the Trust have been dismissed.
The Trust and CWAM are also defendants in a class action lawsuit that alleges, in summary, that the Trust and CWAM exposed shareholders of Columbia Acorn International Fund to trading by market timers by allegedly: (a) failing to properly evaluate daily whether a significant event affecting the value of the Fund's securities had occurred after foreign markets had closed but before the calculation of the Fund's net asset value ("NAV"); (b) failing to implement the Fund's portfolio valuation and share pricing policies and procedures; and (c) failing to know and implement applicable rules and regulations concerning the calculation of NAV (the "Fair Valuation Lawsuit"). The Seventh Circuit ruled that the plaintiffs' state law claims were preempted under federal law resulting in the dismissal of plaintiffs' complaint. Plaintiffs appealed the Seventh Circuit's ruling to the United States Supreme Court. The Supreme Court reversed the S eventh Circuit's ruling on jurisdictional grounds and the case was ultimately remanded to the state court.
On March 21, 2005, a class action complaint was filed against the Columbia Acorn Trust and CWAM seeking to rescind the CDSC assessed upon redemption of Class B shares of Columbia Acorn Funds due to the alleged market timing of the Columbia Acorn Funds (the "CDSC Lawsuit"). In addition to the rescission of sales charges, plaintiffs seek recovery of actual damages, attorneys' fees and costs. The case had been transferred to the MDL Action in the federal district court of Maryland.
On September 14, 2007, the plaintiffs and the Columbia defendants named in the MDL Action, including the Columbia Funds, entered into a stipulation of settlement with respect to all Columbia-related claims in the MDL Action described above, including the CDSC and Fair Valuation Lawsuits. The settlement is subject to court approval.
The Trust and CWAM intend to defend these suits vigorously.
As a result of these matters, or any adverse publicity or other developments resulting from them, there may be increased redemptions or reduced sales of Fund shares, which could increase transaction costs or operating expenses, or have other adverse consequences for the Funds. However, based on currently available information, the Columbia Acorn Trust believes that the likelihood that these lawsuits will have a material adverse impact on any fund is remote, and CWAM believes that the lawsuits are not likely to materially affect its ability to provide investment management services to the Funds.
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Excerpt from:
Columbia Acorn Trust
Management Fee Evaluation of the Senior Officer
Prepared Pursuant to the New York Attorney General's
Assurance of Discontinuance
May 2008
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Introduction
The New York Attorney General's Assurance of Discontinuance ("Order") entered into by Columbia Management Advisors, Inc. ("CMAI") and Columbia Management Distributors, Inc., ("CMDI" and collectively with "CMAI," "CMG") in February 2005, allows CMAI to manage or advise a mutual fund only if the trustees of the fund appoint a "Senior Officer" to perform specified duties and responsibilities. One of these responsibilities includes "managing the process by which proposed management fees (including but not limited to, advisory fees) to be charged the [Funds] are negotiated so that they are negotiated in a manner which is at arms' length and reasonable and consistent with this Assurance of Discontinuance."
This is the second year that the Columbia Acorn Trust and Wanger Advisors Trust (collectively, the "Trusts") and each series thereof (the "Acorn funds," "WAT funds" or collectively, the "Funds") have been overseen by the same Board of Trustees ("Board"). The Order provides that this Board must determine the reasonableness of proposed "management fees" by using either an annual competitive bidding process supervised by the Senior Officer or Independent Fee Consultant, or by obtaining "an annual independent written evaluation prepared by or under the direction of the Senior Officer or the Independent Fee Consultant."
"Management fees" are only part of the costs and expenses paid by mutual fund shareholders. Fund expenses can vary depending upon the class of shares held but usually include: (1) investment management or advisory fees to compensate analysts and portfolio managers for stock research and portfolio management, as well as the cost of operating a trading desk; (2) administrative expenses incurred to prepare registration statements and tax returns, calculate the Funds' net asset values, maintain effective compliance procedures and perform recordkeeping services; (3) transfer agency costs for establishing accounts, accepting and disbursing funds, as well as overseeing trading in Fund shares; (4) custodial expenses incurred to hold the securities purchased by the Funds; and (5) distribution expenses, including commissions paid to brokers that sell the Fund shares to investors.
Columbia Wanger Asset Management, L.P. ("CWAM"), the advisor to the Funds, has proposed that the Trusts continue the existing separate agreements governing the first two categories listed above: an advisory agreement governing portfolio management, and an administration agreement governing certain administration and clerical services. Together the fees paid under these two agreements are referred to as "management fees." Other fund expenses are governed by separate agreements, in particular agreements with two CWAM affiliates: CMDI, the broker-dealer that underwrites and distributes the Funds' shares, and Columbia Management Services, Inc. ("CMSI"), the Funds' transfer agent. In conformity with the terms of the Order, this evaluation, therefore, addresses only the advisory and administrative contracts, and does not extend to the other agreements.
According to the Order, the Senior Officer's evaluation must consider at least the following:
(1) Management fees (including components thereof) charged to institutional and other clients of CWAM for like services;
(2) Management fees (including any components thereof) charged by other mutual fund companies for like services;
(3) Costs to CWAM and its affiliates of supplying services pursuant to the management fee agreements, excluding any intra-corporate profit;
(4) Profit margins of CWAM and its affiliates from supplying such services;
(5) Possible economies of scale as the Funds grow larger; and
(6) The nature and quality of CWAM's services, including the performance of each Fund.
In 2004, the Boards of the two Trusts, then separate groups, each appointed me Senior Officer under the Order. They also determined not to pursue a competitive bidding process and instead, charged me with the responsibility of evaluating the Funds' proposed advisory and administrative fee contracts with CWAM in conformity with the requirements of the Order. This Report is an annual evaluation required under the Order. In discharging their responsibilities, the independent Trustees have also consulted independent, outside counsel.
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2007 Evaluation
This is the third annual evaluation prepared in connection with the Order. This evaluation follows the same structure as the earlier studies. Some areas are given more emphasis here, while others are given less. Still, the fundamental information gathered for this evaluation is largely the same as past years. Last year's evaluation is referred to here as the "2007 Study."
Process and Independence
The objectives of the Order are to insure the independent evaluation of the management fees paid by the Funds as well as to insure that all relevant factors are considered. In my view, this contract renewal process has been conducted at arms-length and with independence in gathering, considering and evaluating all relevant data. At the outset of the process, the Trustees sought and obtained from CWAM and CMG a comprehensive compilation of data regarding Fund performance and expenses, advisor profitability, and other information. The Board evaluated this information thoroughly. Performance and expense data was obtained from both Morningstar and Lipper, the leading consultants in this area. The rankings prepared by Morningstar and Lipper were independent and not influenced by the advisor.
In the course of its work, the Contract Committee gave careful consideration to the conclusions and recommendations contained in the 2007 Study. The Contract Committee gave particular emphasis to the issue of whether economies of scale were appropriately reflected in the Funds' fee schedules. The Board accepted and implemented several of the recommendations in this area contained in the 2007 Study.
My evaluation of the advisory contract was shaped, as it was last year, by my experience as Chief Compliance Officer of the Trusts ("CCO"). As CCO, I report solely to the Board and have no reporting obligation to, or employment relationship with, CMG or its affiliates, except for administrative purposes. I have commented on compliance matters in evaluating the quality of service provided by CWAM.
This Report, its supporting materials and the data contained in other materials submitted to the Contract Committee of the Board, in my view, provide a thorough factual basis upon which the Board, in consultation with independent counsel as it deems appropriate, may conduct management fee negotiations that are in the best interests of the Funds' shareholders.
The Fee Reductions Mandated under the Order
Under the terms of the Order, CMG agreed to secure certain management fee reductions for the mutual funds advised by its affiliate investment advisors. In some instances, breakpoints were also established. Although neither CWAM nor the Trusts was a party to the Order, CWAM offered and the Board accepted certain advisory fee reductions during 2005. By the terms of the Order, these fees may not be increased before November 30, 2009. I have used these advisory fee levels, as modified thereafter, in this evaluation because they are the fees in the current agreements that CWAM proposes should be continued. Hence, these fee levels are the starting point of an evaluation.
Conclusions
My review of the data and other material above leads to the following conclusions with respect to the factors identified in the Order.
1. Performance. The domestic Acorn Funds generally have achieved good to outstanding performance over the past five years. Acorn Select has, however, suffered a precipitous decline in ranking relative to its peers for the past year, and this trend merits the Trustees' continued attention. The international Acorn Funds have relatively weaker relative long
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term records than do the domestic funds. All the Acorn Funds, however, outperform their benchmarks, expose shareholders to less risk than competitors and achieve positive "alpha," a recognized measure of the added value of an investment manager.
2. Management Fees relative to Peers. The management fee rankings for several of the Acorn Funds are generally more favorable to shareholders than those of their peer group funds. Management fees do, however, vary by Fund. Acorn Fund and Acorn International are the most competitive, while Acorn Select is the least competitive in the assessments prepared by both Morningstar and Lipper.
3. Administrative Fees. The Acorn Funds' administrative fees appear competitive in relation to their peers, and CWAM provides excellent administrative support for all the Acorn Funds. There are clear advantages to retaining the advisor and its affiliates to perform these services. But, the Acorn Funds' fee schedule provides no breakpoints above $16 billion, though economies of scale exist above that asset level.
4. Management Fees relative to Institutional and Other Mutual Fund Accounts. CWAM's focus is on its mutual funds. It does not actively seek to manage separate or institutional accounts. The few institutional accounts it does manage vary in rate structures. Some pay advisory fees commensurate with or higher than the Acorn Funds. In a few instances, however, institutional accounts pay lower advisory fees than do the Acorn Funds. One particular institutional account is significant in size and has been under CWAM's management for over 25 years.
5. Costs to CWAM and its Affiliates. CWAM's direct costs do not appear excessive. Overhead and indirect costs allocated to CWAM by its parent organizations, however, are significant and have increased dramatically in the past year. CWAM's affiliates report operating losses and therefore do not appear to enjoy excessive "fall out" benefits from CWAM's advisory agreement with the Acorn Funds.
6. Profit Margins. CWAM's pre-marketing expense profit margins are at the top of the industry, though these comparisons are hampered by limited industry data. High profit margins are not unexpected for firms that manage large, successful funds and have provided outstanding investment performance for investors.
7. Economies of Scale. Economies of scale do exist at CWAM and will expand as the assets of the Acorn Funds get larger. The Board has recently imposed additional breakpoints for some of the Acorn Funds that will result in greater sharing of economies of scale.
8. Nature and Quality of Services. This category includes a variety of considerations that are difficult to quantify, yet can have a significant bearing on the performance of the Acorn Funds. Several areas merit comment.
a. Capacity. The Acorn Funds have continued to grow, posing ever greater challenges in deploying assets effectively. While trends here merit continued monitoring, CWAM appears to be managing assets effectively.
b. Compliance. CWAM has a reasonably designed compliance program that protects shareholders.
9. Process. In my opinion, the process of negotiating an advisory contract for the Acorn Funds has been conducted thoroughly and at arms' length. Further, the Trustees have sufficient information to evaluate management's proposal, and negotiate contract terms that are in the best interests of fund shareholders.
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Recommendations
I believe the Trustees should:
1. Consider the addition to breakpoints to the Acorn Funds' administrative fee contract to reflect the economies of scale present in performing these services, and, in fashioning those breakpoints, to consider the efficiencies achieved by CWAM by supporting both Trusts with the same staff performing largely identical tasks.
2. Focus their review on the Acorn Funds' management fee levels in relation to their peers, in particular the fees paid by Acorn Select.
3. Monitor Acorn Select to ensure that its long term performance is sustained.
Robert P. Scales
Senior Vice President,
Chief Legal Officer
and General Counsel
May 27, 2008
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Columbia Acorn Family of Funds
Class A, B and C Share Information*
Minimum Initial Investment in | |
| |
all Funds
| | $2,500† $1,000 for an IRA | |
Minimum Subsequent Investment in all Funds | | $50 | |
Exchange Fee | | None | |
Columbia Acorn Fund | | Class A | | Class B | | Class C | |
Management Fees | | | 0.64 | % | | | 0.64 | % | | | 0.64 | % | |
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees | | | 0.25 | % | | | 0.75 | % | | | 1.00 | % | |
Other Expenses | | | 0.16 | % | | | 0.25 | % | | | 0.19 | % | |
Net Expense Ratio | | | 1.05 | % | | | 1.64 | % | | | 1.83 | % | |
Columbia Acorn International | | Class A | | Class B | | Class C | |
Management Fees | | | 0.76 | % | | | 0.76 | % | | | 0.76 | % | |
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees | | | 0.25 | % | | | 0.75 | % | | | 1.00 | % | |
Other Expenses | | | 0.23 | % | | | 0.34 | % | | | 0.25 | % | |
Net Expense Ratio | | | 1.24 | % | | | 1.85 | % | | | 2.01 | % | |
Columbia Acorn USA | | Class A | | Class B | | Class C | |
Management Fees | | | 0.86 | % | | | 0.86 | % | | | 0.86 | % | |
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees | | | 0.25 | % | | | 0.75 | % | | | 1.00 | % | |
Other Expenses | | | 0.17 | % | | | 0.31 | % | | | 0.21 | % | |
Net Expense Ratio | | | 1.28 | % | | | 1.92 | % | | | 2.07 | % | |
Columbia Acorn International Select | | Class A | | Class B | | Class C | |
Management Fees | | | 0.94 | % | | | 0.94 | % | | | 0.94 | % | |
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees | | | 0.25 | % | | | 0.75 | % | | | 1.00 | % | |
Other Expenses | | | 0.28 | % | | | 0.42 | % | | | 0.31 | % | |
Net Expense Ratio | | | 1.47 | % | | | 2.11 | % | | | 2.25 | % | |
Columbia Acorn Select | | Class A | | Class B | | Class C | |
Management Fees | | | 0.80 | % | | | 0.80 | % | | | 0.80 | % | |
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees | | | 0.25 | % | | | 0.75 | % | | | 1.00 | % | |
Other Expenses | | | 0.17 | % | | | 0.30 | % | | | 0.22 | % | |
Net Expense Ratio | | | 1.22 | % | | | 1.85 | % | | | 2.02 | % | |
Columbia Thermostat Fund | | Class A | | Class B | | Class C | |
Management Fees | | | 0.10 | % | | | 0.10 | % | | | 0.10 | % | |
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees | | | 0.25 | % | | | 0.75 | % | | | 1.00 | % | |
Other Expenses** | | | 0.15 | % | | | 0.15 | % | | | 0.15 | % | |
Net Expense Ratio | | | 0.50 | % | | | 1.00 | % | | | 1.25 | % | |
Fees and expenses are for the six months ended June 30, 2008, and for Columbia Thermostat Fund include the effect of CWAM's undertaking to waive fees and/or reimburse the Fund for any ordinary operating expenses (exclusive of distribution and service fees, interest and fees on borrowings, and expenses associated with the Fund's investment in other investment companies, but including custodial charges relating to overdrafts, if any), after giving effect to any balance credits from the Fund's custodian, in excess of the annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets. Columbia Thermostat Fund's reimbursement arrangement is contractual through April 30, 2009.
* Effective February 29, 2008, the Funds no longer offer Class B shares.
** Does not include estimated fees and expenses of 0.69% incurred by the Fund from the underlying portfolio funds in which it invests.
† Effective August 1, 2008, the initial minimum investment for Columbia Acorn Fund, Columbia Acorn USA and Columbia Acorn Select was reduced as noted. Prior to this change, Columbia Acorn Fund, Columbia Acorn USA and Columbia Acorn Select had initial minimum investments of $75,000, $75,000 and $100,000, respectively. Certain exclusions may apply.
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Columbia Acorn Family of Funds
Trustees
Robert E. Nason
Chairman of the Board
Allan B. Muchin
Vice Chairman of the Board
Laura M. Born
Michelle L. Collins
Maureen M. Culhane
Margaret M. Eisen
Jerome Kahn, Jr.
Steven N. Kaplan
David C. Kleinman
Charles P. McQuaid
James A. Star
Ralph Wanger
John A. Wing
Officers
Charles P. McQuaid
President
Ben Andrews
Vice President
Michael G. Clarke
Assistant Treasurer
Jeffrey R. Coleman
Assistant Treasurer
J. Kevin Connaughton
Assistant Treasurer
P. Zachary Egan
Vice President
Peter T. Fariel
Assistant Secretary
John M. Kunka
Assistant Treasurer
Joseph C. LaPalm
Vice President
Bruce H. Lauer
Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer
Louis J. Mendes III
Vice President
Robert A. Mohn
Vice President
Christopher J. Olson
Vice President
Robert P. Scales
Chief Compliance Officer, Chief Legal Officer,
Senior Vice President and General Counsel
Linda K. Roth-Wiszowaty
Assistant Secretary
Investment Advisor
Columbia Wanger Asset Management, L.P.
227 West Monroe Street, Suite 3000
Chicago, Illinois 60606
1-800-922-6769
Distributor
Columbia Management Distributors, Inc.
One Financial Center
Boston, Massachusetts 02111-2621
Transfer Agent, Dividend Disbursing Agent
Columbia Management Services, Inc.
P. O. Box 8081
Boston, Massachusetts 02266-8081
1-800-345-6611
Legal Counsel
Bell, Boyd & Lloyd LLP
Chicago, Illinois
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Chicago, Illinois
This report, including the schedules of investments, submitted for the general information of the shareholders of Columbia Acorn Trust. This report is not authorized for distribution unless preceded or accompanied by a prospectus. An investor should carefully consider charges and expenses before investing. To obtain a prospectus containing this and other information, please call 800-922-6769 or visit our website (shown below). Please read the prospectus carefully before you invest or send money.
A description of the policies and procedures that the Funds use to determine how to vote proxies and a copy of the Funds' voting record are available (i) without charge, upon request, by calling 800-922-6769 and (ii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission's website at www.sec.gov. Information regarding how the Funds voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the 12-month period ended June 30, is available from the SEC's website. Information regarding how the Funds voted proxies relating to portfolio securities is also available at http://institutional.columbiamanagement.com.
The Funds file a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Funds' Form N-Q is available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
Please read and consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses for any fund carefully before investing. For a prospectus which contains this and other important information about the Fund, contact your Columbia Management representative or financial advisor or go to www.columbiafunds.com.
Columbia Management Group, LLC ("Columbia Management") is the investment management division of Bank of America Corporation. Columbia Management entities furnish investment management services and products for institutional and individual investors. Columbia Funds are distributed by Columbia Management Distributors, Inc., member of FINRA, SIPC, part of Columbia Management and an affiliate of Bank of America Corporation. Columbia Wanger Asset Management, L.P. ("CWAM") is an SEC-registered investment advisor and indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Bank of America Corporation. CWAM is part of Columbia Management.
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Item 2. Code of Ethics.
Not applicable for semi-annual reports.
Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.
Not applicable for semi-annual reports.
Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.
Not applicable for semi-annual reports.
Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.
Not applicable.
Item 6. Schedule of Investments
(a) The registrant’s “Schedule I – Investments in securities of unaffiliated issuers” (as set forth in 17 CFR 210.12-12) is included in Item 1 of this Form N-CSR.
(b) Not applicable.
Item 7. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.
Not applicable.
Item 8. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies.
Not applicable.
Item 9. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers.
Not applicable.
Item 10. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
There have not been any material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the registrant’s board of directors, since those procedures were last disclosed in response to requirements of Item 7(d)(2)(ii)(G) of Schedule 14A or this Item.
Item 11. Controls and Procedures.
(a) The registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officers, based on their evaluation of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days of the filing of this report, have concluded that such controls and procedures are adequately designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the registrant in Form N-CSR is accumulated and communicated to the registrant’s management, including the principal executive officer and principal financial officer, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
(b) There was no change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s second fiscal quarter of the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
Item 12. Exhibits.
(a)(1) Code of ethics required to be disclosed under Item 2 of Form N-CSR: Not applicable at this time.
(a)(2) Certifications pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30a-2(a)) attached hereto as Exhibit 99.CERT.
(a)(3) Not applicable.
(b) Certification pursuant to Rule 30a-2(b) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30a-2(b)) attached hereto as Exhibit 99.906CERT.
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) | | Columbia Acorn Trust | |
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By (Signature and Title) | | /s/ Charles P. McQuaid | |
| | Charles P. McQuaid, President | |
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Date | | August 22, 2008 | |
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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/ Charles P. McQuaid | |
| | Charles P. McQuaid, President | |
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Date | | August 22, 2008 | |
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By (Signature and Title) | | /s/ Bruce H. Lauer | |
| | Bruce H. Lauer, Treasurer | |
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Date | | August 22, 2008 | |
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