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: 811-03342
Sit Mid Cap Growth Fund, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
3300 IDS Center
80 South Eighth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(Address of principal executive offices)
Paul E. Rasmussen, VP Treasurer
Sit Mutual Funds, Inc.
3300 IDS Center
80 South Eighth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(Name and address of agent for service)
Copy to:
Mike Radmer, Esq.
Dorsey & Whitney
Suite 1500
50 South Sixth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402-1498
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:
(612) 334-5888
Date of fiscal year end: June 30, 2005
Date of reporting period: June 30, 2005
Item 1: Reports to Stockholders
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: 811-03343
Sit Large Cap Growth Fund, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
3300 IDS Center
80 South Eighth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(Address of principal executive offices)
Paul E. Rasmussen, VP Treasurer
Sit Mutual Funds, Inc.
3300 IDS Center
80 South Eighth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(Name and address of agent for service)
Copy to:
Mike Radmer, Esq.
Dorsey & Whitney
Suite 1500
50 South Sixth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402-1498
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:
(612) 334-5888
Date of fiscal year end: June 30, 2005
Date of reporting period: June 30, 2005
Item 1: Reports to Stockholders
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: 811-06373
Sit Mutual Funds, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
3300 IDS Center
80 South Eighth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(Address of principal executive offices)
Paul E. Rasmussen, VP Treasurer
Sit Mutual Funds, Inc.
3300 IDS Center
80 South Eighth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(Name and address of agent for service)
Copy to:
Mike Radmer, Esq.
Dorsey & Whitney
Suite 1500
50 South Sixth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402-1498
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:
(612) 334-5888
Date of fiscal year end: June 30, 2005
Date of reporting period: June 30, 2005
Item 1: Reports to Stockholders
Sit Mutual Funds
Stock Funds
Annual Report
Year Ended June 30, 2005
A FAMILY OF NO-LOAD FUNDS
Balanced Fund
Dividend Growth Fund
Large Cap Growth Fund
Mid Cap Growth Fund
International Growth Fund
Small Cap Growth Fund
Science and Technology Growth Fund
Developing Markets Growth Fund
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| STOCK FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT |
| TABLE OF CONTENTS |
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Dear Fellow Shareholders:
U.S. stocks have struggled to gain ground in recent months as investors have been confronted with a number of uncertainties, including the direction of interest rates, oil prices and corporate earnings. However, we believe fundamentals, in general, support higher stock prices in the months ahead, and we remain particularly optimistic on the outlook for growth stocks in light of their increasingly attractive relative valuations and earnings growth prospects.
Economic Overview
Although the U.S. stock market has not responded commensurately, the U.S. economy has performed admirably in recent months. Despite the headwinds of higher interest rates and oil prices, Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by +3.8% during the first quarter of 2005, and the average for the past four quarters has been +3.7%. The largest component of GDP, personal consumption expenditures, continues to be supported by steady improvement in the job market, as the nation’s unemployment rate has fallen from 5.6% to 5.0% over the past twelve months. In addition to healthy consumer spending, the economy has been supported by continued solid growth in housing, business spending and government spending. Looking ahead, however, we do expect some moderation in GDP growth, due to the lagged impact of higher energy prices combined with the normal maturation of the business cycle. Our projections for the second half of 2005 are for GDP growth of slightly under +3%, compared to our first-half estimate of +3.5%.
While the Consumer Price Index (CPI) has trended somewhat higher in recent months, inflationary tendencies have remained subdued in this economic cycle, as price increases remain difficult to pass through to customers (both consumers and businesses). We attribute this to increased competition, brought about by globalization, technological advances and excess capacity in many industries. Relatively benign inflation statistics and the prospect of somewhat lower economic growth are likely to keep the Federal Reserve on its “go slow” approach in raising short-term interest rates. While there is much debate on whether or not the Fed is approaching the end of its tightening cycle, it is our view that, unless inflation takes an unexpected turn for the worse, the rate of economic growth will be the determining factor underlying the pace of rate increases. Ultimately, we believe the Fed may halt increases if projections for intermediate-term economic growth fall below the +3% level.
In terms of fiscal policy, although the long-term picture continues to look challenging on several fronts, the recent statistics on the federal budget outlook continue to improve. For the first nine months of the current fiscal year, the deficit is approximately $77 billion less than at this time in 2004, driven by a +15% gain in receipts. It is important to note, however, that the budget “improvement” is purely a relative term, as the full year deficit is still expected to be over $300 billion. Among the important long-term issues currently being discussed, Social Security reform stands out as the most hotly-contested and important budgetary item. With the President’s reform plan meeting constant opposition and alternative plans still emerging, it remains to be seen if politicians’ general unwillingness to negotiate on the issue can be overcome.
Equity Strategy Summary
While most market indices have posted lackluster returns, at best, for the first six months of 2005, we believe that equities remain generally attractive and that growth stocks, in particular, appear increasingly undervalued based on improving relative earnings growth prospects.
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Oil prices, interest rates and some moderation in the growth of corporate earnings have been among the issues confronting investors over the past twelve to eighteen months. While these factors may continue to pose near-term challenges for stocks, we believe there are clear positive underpinnings to the economy and stock prices, as well. For example, underlying productivity remains strong, corporations are flush with cash, and interest rates still remain low enough to allow companies and consumers to borrow and spend. Although we expect the major indices to post relatively modest gains for the full year 2005, we continue to see many opportunities for strong earnings growth in selected stocks and industry groups. In terms of “style” attractiveness, we believe that economic conditions and valuations are quite supportive for improving relative performance for growth stocks. With the likelihood, in our view, that modestly higher interest rates restrain the expansion of P/E multiples, we believe that investors will be rewarded by identifying the companies and sectors that are apt to post strong and consistent earnings gains. As this trend emerges, it is likely to favor the “traditional” growth groups that dominate the growth indices, including technology and health care.
Our research efforts have been focused on finding companies that can deliver truly differentiated earnings growth in a somewhat slower overall growth environment. While we continue to maintain overweighted positions in the technology and healthcare sectors, our emphasis on growth has led us to target very specific opportunities in those sectors. In healthcare, for example, we have underweighted the major pharmaceuticals and instead emphasized companies in the faster-growing medical device, biotechnology and managed care industries. In addition, while we have continued with our overweight of the energy sector, our research has led to a particular focus on companies that are best-positioned to benefit from the supply-demand imbalance (i.e., exploration and production companies, refiners, drillers) over the major integrated companies (i.e., Exxon, BP, etc.). Other examples of themes we are emphasizing within the broad sectors include: global “infrastructure” spending in the capital goods sector, asset management/ brokerage in finance, and wireless communications in technology.
In terms of international equity investing, Asia continues to remain our preferred region, due to our belief that the region should continue to enjoy economic growth rates well above those of the mature regions, such as the U.S. and Europe. Japan remains the exception, where we remain underweighted until evidence of sustained economic growth emerges, along with the necessary government and corporate reforms. These same issues, lack of reforms and slow economic growth have led us to maintain an underweighted position in the European region.
Our research team remains dedicated to identifying the strongest growth opportunities around the world, with the goal of helping your investment grow now and in the future.
With best wishes,
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Eugene C. Sit, CFA
Chairman and Chief Investment Officer
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All major domestic equity indices that we monitor posted gains over the past year, although returns varied greatly by style and capitalization. Much, if not all in some cases, of the positive one-year index returns were registered during the strong market rally that commenced following the Fall 2004 Presidential election.
Once again, small- and mid-capitalization stocks significantly outperformed larger stocks. Over the past year, the S&P 400 MidCap Index and the Russell 2000 Index rose +14.0% and +9.5%, respectively, while the S&P 500 Index gained +6.3%. Year-to-date, however, the Russell 2000 Index has lagged the S&P, as investors have been more wary of the associated risks of small cap stocks, given a more uncertain macro environment. In terms of style, growth indices generally posted modest gains, while value indices were sharply higher than year ago levels. For example, the Russell 1000 Value increased +14.1%, outperforming the Russell 1000 Growth Index return of +1.7%. A similar trend occurred in small cap stocks, as the Russell 2000 Growth Index return of +4.3% lagged the Russell 2000 Value Index return of +14.4%.
Investors’ risk-averse stance was also evident in sector performance over the past year, which varied widely within all indices. For example, within the S&P 500 Index, the electronic technology, technology services and health technology sectors each posted negative returns for the year. Conversely, we estimate that energy, industrial services, utilities and health services groups generated +30%-plus returns. The only other sector that outperformed the overall index over the period was the communications sector. The technology-laden NASDAQ OTC Composite reflected the struggles of the tech sector, rising just +0.5% over the past year.
Equity market indices outside the U.S. performed quite strongly over the past year, although the decline in the U.S. dollar boosted overall returns in most cases. The broadest measure of global equity performance, the MSCI World Index, rose +10.1% and the MSCI Europe Index increased +16.9% over the one-year period. The MSCI Pacific Index rose +6.6%, even though the heavily-weighted Japan component fell –1.5%. Excluding Japan, the MSCI Asia Index rose +33.6%.
| TOTAL RETURNS – CALENDAR YEAR | | |
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Sit Balanced | | | | — | | | -0.33 | % | | 25.43 | % | | 15.80 | % | | 21.73 | % | | 21.30 | % | | 20.15 | % | | -4.80 | % | | -12.99 | % | | -18.59 | % | | 19.20 | % | | 9.22 | % | | 1.65 | % |
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Sit Dividend Growth Fund | | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 10.91 | | | 2.86 | |
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Sit Large Cap Growth | | | | 3.15 | % | | 2.83 | | | 31.66 | | | 23.05 | | | 31.70 | | | 30.56 | | | 33.41 | | | -13.84 | | | -27.70 | | | -30.58 | | | 26.34 | | | 12.79 | | | 0.94 | |
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Sit Mid Cap Growth(1) | | | | 8.55 | | | -0.47 | | | 33.64 | | | 21.87 | | | 17.70 | | | 6.84 | | | 70.65 | | | -4.35 | | | -33.39 | | | -34.64 | | | 38.51 | | | 17.02 | | | 1.90 | |
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Sit International Growth(2) | | | | 48.37 | | | -2.99 | | | 9.36 | | | 10.31 | | | 4.81 | | | 18.95 | | | 50.77 | | | -26.66 | | | -33.26 | | | -29.84 | | | 28.70 | | | 12.97 | | | -2.46 | |
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Sit Small Cap Growth(1) | | | | — | | | 11.57 | (4) | | 52.16 | | | 14.97 | | | 7.63 | | | 1.97 | | | 108.63 | | | 6.25 | | | -28.19 | | | -26.22 | | | 34.57 | | | 6.79 | | | 3.78 | |
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Sit Science and Technology Growth(3) | | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 38.40 | | | 85.98 | | | -6.55 | | | -47.78 | | | -44.45 | | | 40.09 | | | 7.39 | | | -10.13 | |
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Sit Developing Markets Growth(2) | | | | — | | | -2.02 | (4) | | -4.29 | | | 17.27 | | | -5.20 | | | -24.93 | | | 82.50 | | | -30.18 | | | -12.01 | | | -18.37 | | | 45.96 | | | 16.54 | | | 7.99 | |
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S&P 500 Index | | | | 10.07 | | | 1.32 | | | 37.58 | | | 22.96 | | | 33.36 | | | 28.58 | | | 21.04 | | | -9.11 | | | -11.88 | | | -22.10 | | | 28.68 | | | 10.88 | | | -0.81 | |
S&P MidCap 400 Index | | | | 13.95 | | | -3.60 | | | 30.94 | | | 19.19 | | | 32.29 | | | 19.11 | | | 14.72 | | | 17.50 | | | -0.61 | | | -14.52 | | | 35.62 | | | 16.48 | | | 3.85 | |
MSCI EAFE Index | | | | 32.56 | | | 7.78 | | | 11.21 | | | 6.05 | | | 1.78 | | | 20.00 | | | 26.96 | | | -14.17 | | | -21.44 | | | -15.94 | | | 38.59 | | | 20.25 | | | -1.17 | |
Russell 2000 Index | | | | — | | | 4.61 | | | 28.45 | | | 16.49 | | | 22.36 | | | -2.54 | | | 21.26 | | | -3.02 | | | 2.49 | | | -20.48 | | | 47.25 | | | 18.33 | | | -1.25 | |
MSCI Emerging Markets Index | | | | — | | | 2.80 | | | -6.94 | | | 3.92 | | | -13.40 | | | -27.52 | | | 63.70 | | | -31.80 | | | -4.91 | | | -7.97 | | | 51.59 | | | 22.45 | | | 4.24 | |
| | | Total Returns | | Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended June 30, 2005 |
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Sit Balanced | | | SIBAX | | | 12/31/93 | | | | 3.60% | | | 1.65% | | | 7.28% | | | 8.03% | | | -2.79% | | | 7.26% | | | 7.48% | |
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Dividend Growth Fund | | | SDVGX | | | 12/31/03 | | | | 1.47 | | | 2.86 | | | 12.12 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 9.19 | |
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Sit Large Cap Growth | | | SNIGX | | | 09/02/82 | | | | 4.16 | | | 0.94 | | | 7.62 | | | 9.24 | | | -9.77 | | | 6.96 | | | 10.98 | |
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Sit Mid Cap Growth | | | NBNGX | | | 09/02/82 | | | | 6.72 | | | 1.90 | | | 10.26 | | | 12.56 | | | -9.60 | | | 7.84 | | | 13.54 | |
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Sit International Growth | | | SNGRX | | | 11/01/91 | | | | -0.16 | | | -2.46 | | | 9.80 | | | 4.85 | | | -11.56 | | | 0.45 | | | 3.95 | |
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Sit Small Cap Growth | | | SSMGX | | | 07/01/94 | | | | 7.60 | | | 3.78 | | | 9.69 | | | 9.62 | | | -7.36 | | | 10.71 | | | 12.76 | |
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Sit Science and Technology Growth | | | SISTX | | | 12/31/97 | | | | 4.46 | | | -10.13 | | | -8.78 | | | 6.72 | | | -22.33 | | | — | | | -0.77 | |
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Sit Developing Markets Growth | | | SDMGX | | | 07/01/94 | | | | 4.01 | | | 7.99 | | | 31.32 | | | 17.26 | | | -0.55 | | | 3.36 | | | 2.53 | |
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S&P 500 Index(5) | | | | | | | | | | 1.37 | | | -0.81 | | | 6.32 | | | 8.28 | | | -2.38 | | | 9.94 | | | 13.58 | |
S&P MidCap 400 Index(5) | | | | | | | | | | 4.26 | | | 3.85 | | | 14.02 | | | 13.16 | | | 8.49 | | | 14.66 | | | 16.43 | |
MSCI EAFE Index (6) | | | | | | | | | | -1.01 | | | -1.17 | | | 13.65 | | | 12.06 | | | -0.55 | | | 5.22 | | | 5.75 | |
Russell 2000 Index (7) | | | | | | | | | | 4.32 | | | -1.25 | | | 9.45 | | | 12.81 | | | 5.71 | | | 9.90 | | | 10.75 | |
MSCI Emerging Markets Index (8) | | | | | | | | | | 3.00 | | | 4.24 | | | 30.77 | | | 20.91 | | | 4.87 | | | 1.83 | | | 1.51 | |
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(1) | Stocks of small- and mid-sized companies may be subject to more abrupt or erratic market movements than stocks of larger, more established companies. |
(2) | International investing has special risks, such as currency exchange fluctuations, high volitility, illiquidity and the possibility of political instability. |
(3) | Since the Fund focuses its investment on companies involved in the technology sector, an investment in the Fund may involve a greater degree of risk than an investment in other mutual funds with greater diversification. |
(4) | Period from Fund inception through calendar year-end. |
(5) | Figures assume an inception date of 09/02/82. |
(6) | Figures assume an inception date of 10/31/91. |
(7) | Figures assume an inception date of 07/01/94. |
(8) | Figures assume an inception date of 06/30/94. |
Performance figures are historical and do not guarantee future results. Investment returns and principal value will vary, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell shares. Average annual total returns include changes in share price as well as reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains.
The tables on this page and the next page show the Funds’ average annual total returns (before and after taxes) and the change in value of a broad-based market index over various periods ended December 31, 2004. The index information is intended to permit you to compare each Fund’s performance to a broad measure of market performance. The after-tax returns are intended to show the impact of federal income taxes on an investment in a Fund. The highest individual federal marginal income tax rate in effect during the specified period are assumed, and the state and local tax impact is not reflected.
A Fund’s “Return After Taxes on Distributions” shows the effect of taxable distributions (dividends and capital gain distributions), but assumes that you still hold the fund shares at the end of the period and so do not have any taxable gain or loss on your investment in the Fund.
A Fund’s “Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares” shows the effect of both taxable distributions and any taxable gain or loss that would be realized if the Fund shares were purchased at the beginning and sold at the end of the specified period.
The Funds’ past performance, before and after taxes, is not an indication of how the Funds will perform in the future. Your actual after-tax returns depend on your own tax situation and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns reflect past tax effects and are not predictive of future tax effects. After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares in a taxdeferred account (including a 401(k) or IRA account). Indices reflect no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes.
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Sit Balanced Fund | 1 Year | 5 Years | 10 Years |
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Return Before Taxes | 9.2% | -2.6% | 8.5% |
Return After Taxes on Distributions | 8.7% | -3.5% | 7.1% |
Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares | 7.6% | -2.7% | 6.8% |
Lehman Aggregate Bond Index | 4.3% | 7.7% | 7.7% |
S&P 500 Index | 10.9% | -2.3% | 12.1% |
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Dividend Growth Fund | 1 Year | 5 Years | Since Inception* |
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Return Before Taxes | 10.9% | n/a | 10.9% |
Return After Taxes on Distributions | 10.7% | n/a | 10.7% |
Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares | 9.2% | n/a | 9.2% |
S&P 500 Index | 10.9% | n/a | 10.9% |
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Sit Large Cap Growth Fund | 1 Year | 5 Years | 10 Years |
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Return Before Taxes | 12.8% | -9.2% | 8.6% |
Return After Taxes on Distributions | 12.7% | -9.6% | 7.4% |
Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares | 10.9% | -7.6% | 7.3% |
S&P 500 Index | 10.9% | -2.3% | 12.1% |
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Sit Mid Cap Growth Fund | 1 Year | 5 Years | 10 Years |
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Return Before Taxes | 17.0% | -7.6% | 9.0% |
Return After Taxes on Distributions | 17.0% | -8.4% | 6.9% |
Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares | 14.5% | -6.2% | 7.2% |
S&P MidCap 400 Index | 16.5% | 9.5% | 16.1% |
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Sit International Growth Fund | 1 Year | 5 Years | 10 Years |
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Return Before Taxes | 13.0% | -13.0% | 1.3% |
Return After Taxes on Distributions | 12.9% | -13.1% | 0.5% |
Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares | 11.0% | -10.5% | 0.9% |
MSCI EAFE Index | 20.3% | -1.1% | 5.6% |
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Sit Small Cap Growth Fund | 1 Year | 5 Years | 10 Years |
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Return Before Taxes | 6.8% | -4.2% | 12.5% |
Return After Taxes on Distributions | 6.8% | -4.2% | 11.8% |
Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares | 5.8% | -3.5% | 10.8% |
Russell 2000 Index | 18.3% | 6.6% | 11.5% |
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Sit Science and Technology Growth Fund | 1 Year | 5 Years | Since Inception* |
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Return Before Taxes | 7.4% | -16.4% | 0.7% |
Return After Taxes on Distributions | 7.4% | -16.5% | 0.6% |
Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares | 6.3% | -13.0% | 0.7% |
S&P 500 Index | 10.9% | -2.3% | 4.8% |
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Sit Developing Markets Growth Fund | 1 Year | 5 Years | 10 Years |
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Return Before Taxes | 16.5% | -3.1% | 2.2% |
Return After Taxes on Distributions | 16.5% | -3.2% | 2.2% |
Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares | 14.1% | -2.6% | 1.9% |
MSCI Emerging Markets Free Index | 22.5% | 2.1% | 1.0% |
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| Sit Balanced Fund One Year Ended June 30, 2005
Portfolio Managers: Eugene C. Sit, Peter L. Mitchelson, and Bryce A. Doty
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The Sit Balanced Fund’s twelve-month return was +7.28%. The S&P 500 Index return was +6.32% over the period, while the Lehman Aggregate Bond Index increased +6.80%.
While the surge in stock prices following the presidential election was enough to result in higher stock prices for the full twelve-month period, uncertainties over the direction of interest rates, oil prices and economic growth combined to limit the upside for equities. Despite these headwinds, however, we continue to believe the economy remains on a solid footing and inflation is likely to remain at relatively low levels. Although we consider overall equity valuations to be at “fair” levels, P/E ratios are unlikely to expand based on expectations of somewhat higher interest rates in the months ahead. Earnings growth, therefore, is likely to be the primary determinant of returns. We believe that the Fund’s largest sector weightings, health technology and electronic technology, are best positioned to deliver differentiated earnings growth in this environment.
While a case can be made that the Federal Reserve may begin to slow the pace of short-term rate increases, we continue to maintain a relatively defensive stance in the fixed income portion of the Fund. The yield curve has flattened considerably in recent months as short-term rates have risen, while intermediate- and longer-term rates have dropped. Our projection of continued 3%-plus GDP growth over the next several quarters, however, should result in a reversal of this trend. Accordingly, the portfolio structure continues to focus on providing a relative yield advantage with relatively short durations, designed to provide protection against a possible future steepening of the yield curve.
Based on the stronger return potential for equities, we believe an above average allocation to stocks is appropriate. As of June 30th, the asset allocation of the Fund was 64% equities, 33% fixed income and 3% cash. We will continue to emphasize high quality securities in each asset class within the Fund, and we appreciate shareholders’ continued interest.
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE AND STRATEGY |
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The Sit Balanced Fund’s dual objectives are to seek longterm growth of capital consistent with the preservation of principal and to provide regular income. It pursues its objectives by investing in a diversified portfolio of stocks and bonds. The Fund may emphasize either equity securities or fixed-income securities, or hold equal amounts of each, dependent upon the Adviser’s analysis of market, financial and economic conditions.
The Fund’s permissible investment allocation is: 35-65% in equity securities and 35-65% in fixed-income securities. At all times at least 25% of the fixed-income assets will be invested in fixed-income senior securities.
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| Net Asset Value 6/30/05: | | $14.53 Per Share | | |
| 6/30/04: | | $13.80 Per Share | | |
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| Total Net Assets: | | $12.3 Million | | |
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PORTFOLIO STRUCTURE (% OF TOTAL NET ASSETS) |
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AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS* |
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3 Month** | | | 3.60% | | | 1.37% | | | 3.01% | | |
6 Month** | | | 1.65 | | | -0.81 | | | 2.51 | | |
1 Year | | | 7.28 | | | 6.32 | | | 6.80 | | |
5 Years | | | -2.79 | | | -2.38 | | | 7.40 | | |
10 Years | | | 7.26 | | | 9.94 | | | 6.83 | | |
Inception | | | 7.48 | | | 10.46 | | | 6.63 | | |
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CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURNS* |
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1 Year | | | 7.28% | | | 6.32% | | | 6.80% | | |
5 Years | | | -13.18 | | | -11.33 | | | 42.92 | | |
10 Years | | | 101.54 | | | 157.88 | | | 93.53 | | |
Inception | | | 129.19 | | | 214.11 | | | 109.38 | | |
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*As of 6/30/05 | **Not annualized. |
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Performance figures are historical and do not guarantee future results. Investment returns and principal value will vary, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell shares. Average annual total returns include changes in share price as well as reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains. Management fees and administrative expenses are included in the Fund’s performance; however, fees and expenses are not incorporated in the Lehman Aggregate Bond Index and the S&P 500 Index. |
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The sum of $10,000 invested at inception (12/31/93) and held until 6/30/05 would have grown to $22,919 in the Fund, $20,938 in the Lehman Aggregate Bond Index or $31,411 in the S&P 500 Index assuming reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains.
Stocks | w | General Electric Co. |
| w | United Healthgroup, Inc. |
| w | Valero Energy Corp. |
| w | Target Corp. |
| w | PepsiCo, Inc. |
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Bonds | w | U.S. Treasury Strip, 8/15/11 |
| w | Northwest Airlines Corp., 8.07%, 10/1/19 |
| w | American Strategic, Inc. Portfolio II |
| w | Morton Intl., Inc., 9.65%, 6/1/20 |
| w | American Strategic, Inc. Portfolio III |
|
| | Total Number of Holdings: 148 |
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| Sit Balanced Fund
Portfolio of Investments – June 30, 2005
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Quantity | | Name of Issuer | Market Value ($)(1) |
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Common Stocks (63.8%) (2) Communications (2.3%) | | |
2,600 | | Crown Castle Intl. Corp. (3) | 52,832 | |
2,700 | | Nextel Communications, Inc. (3) | 87,237 |
6,000 | | Vodafone Group, A.D.R. | 145,920 | |
| |
| |
| | | 285,989 | |
| |
| |
Consumer Durables (0.3%) | | |
600 | | Electronic Arts, Inc. (3) | 33,966 | |
| |
| |
Consumer Non-Durables (2.9%) | |
3,700 | | PepsiCo, Inc. | 199,541 | |
3,000 | | The Procter & Gamble Co. | 158,250 | |
| |
| |
| | | 357,791 | |
| |
| |
Consumer Services (4.6%) | | |
2,600 | | Comcast Corp. (3) | 79,820 | |
1,500 | | Harrah’s Entertainment, Inc. | 108,105 | |
2,800 | | International Game Technology | 78,820 | |
1,500 | | Marriott International, Inc. | 102,330 | |
2,200 | | News Corp. | 35,596 | |
500 | | Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd. | 24,180 | |
800 | | Starbucks Corp. (3) | 41,328 | |
3,100 | | Time Warner, Inc. (3) | 51,801 | |
1,400 | | Viacom, Inc. | 44,828 | |
| |
| |
| | | 566,808 | |
| |
| |
Electronic Technology (7.8%) | | |
3,000 | | Analog Devices, Inc. | 111,930 | |
8,700 | | Cisco Systems, Inc. (3) | 166,257 | |
3,600 | | Dell Computer Corp. (3) | 142,236 | |
9,300 | | EMC Corp. (3) | 127,503 | |
6,000 | | Intel Corp. | 156,360 | |
1,800 | | Jabil Circuit, Inc. (3) | 55,314 | |
4,800 | | Nokia Corp., A.D.R. | 79,872 | |
3,600 | | Qualcomm, Inc. | 118,836 | |
| |
| |
| | | 958,308 | |
| |
| |
Energy Minerals (6.8%) | | |
1,800 | | ConocoPhillips Co. | 103,482 | |
2,400 | | Murphy Oil Corp. | 125,352 | |
1,700 | | Occidental Petroleum Corp. | 130,781 | |
2,400 | | Suncor Energy, Inc. | 113,568 | |
3,000 | | Valero Energy Corp. | 237,330 | |
3,733 | | XTO Energy, Inc. | 126,885 | |
| |
| |
| | | 837,398 | |
| |
| |
Finance (6.1%) |
600 | | American Express Co. | 31,938 | |
1,121 | | American International Group, Inc. | 65,130 | |
400 | | Chubb Corp. | 34,244 | |
3,866 | | Citigroup, Inc. | 178,725 | |
1,700 | | Franklin Resources, Inc. | 130,866 | |
1,000 | | Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. | 102,020 | |
1,000 | | Prudential Financial, Inc. | 65,660 | |
2,300 | | Wells Fargo Co. | 141,634 | |
| |
| |
| | | 750,217 | |
| |
| |
Health Services (2.5%) | | |
300 | | Triad Hospitals, Inc. (3) | 16,392 | |
5,000 | | UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | 260,700 | |
400 | | WellPoint, Inc. (3) | 27,856 | |
| |
| |
| | | 304,948 | |
| |
| |
Health Technology (8.8%) | | |
1,600 | | Abbott Laboratories | 78,416 | |
2,500 | | Amgen, Inc. (3) | 151,150 | |
1,900 | | Boston Scientific Corp. (3) | 51,300 | |
4,800 | | Elan Corp., A.D.R. (3) | 32,736 | |
1,800 | | Eli Lilly and Co. | 100,278 | |
1,900 | | Genentech, Inc. (3) | 152,532 | |
1,700 | | Gilead Sciences, Inc. (3) | 74,783 | |
1,600 | | Johnson & Johnson | 104,000 | |
1,600 | | Medtronic, Inc. | 82,864 | |
4,755 | | Pfizer, Inc. | 131,143 | |
800 | | Stryker Corp. | 38,048 | |
2,600 | | Teva Pharmaceutical, Ltd., A.D.R. | 80,964 | |
| |
| |
| | | 1,078,214 | |
| |
| |
Industrial Services (2.2%) | | |
1,450 | | Nabors Industries, Ltd. (3) | 87,899 | |
1,500 | | Noble Corp. | 92,265 | |
1,100 | | Schlumberger Ltd. | 83,534 | |
| |
| |
| | | 263,698 | |
| |
| |
Process Industries (0.8%) | | |
600 | | Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. | 36,180 | |
1,300 | | Dow Chemical Co. | 57,889 | |
| |
| |
| | | 94,069 | |
| |
| |
Producer Manufacturing (5.7%) | | |
1,000 | | Caterpillar, Inc. | 95,310 | |
7,600 | | General Electric Co. | 263,340 | |
1,600 | | ITT Industries, Inc. | 156,208 | |
1,400 | | 3M Co. | 101,220 | |
1,600 | | United Technologies Corp. | 82,160 | |
| |
| |
| | | 698,238 | |
| |
| |
Retail Trade (5.5%) | | |
1,200 | | Best Buy Co., Inc. | 82,260 | |
1,000 | | eBay, Inc. (3) | 33,010 | |
2,600 | | J.C. Penney Co., Inc. | 136,708 | |
3,300 | | Lowe’s Companies, Inc. | 192,126 | |
4,300 | | Target Corp. | 233,963 | |
| |
| |
| | | 678,067 | |
| |
| |
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Quantity/Par ($) | | Name of Issuer | | Market Value ($)(1) |
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|
|
Technology Services (5.9%) | | |
2,000 | | Adobe Systems, Inc. | | | | 57,240 | |
1,900 | | Check Point Software Technology (3) | | | | 37,620 | |
1,900 | | First Data Corp. | | | | 76,266 | |
200 | | Google, Inc. (3) | | | | 58,830 | |
7,600 | | Microsoft Corp. | | | | 188,784 | |
2,100 | | SAP AG | | | | 90,930 | |
2,800 | | Symantec Corp. (3) | | | | 60,872 | |
2,200 | | Veritas Software Corp. (3) | | | | 53,680 | |
2,700 | | Yahoo!, Inc. (3) | | | | 93,555 | |
| |
| |
| | | | | | 717,777 | |
| |
| |
Transportation (1.6%) | | |
1,800 | | Burlington Northern Sante Fe Corp. | | | | 84,744 | |
800 | | United Parcel Service, Inc. | | | | 55,328 | |
700 | | UTI Worldwide, Inc. | | | | 48,734 | |
| |
| |
| | | | | | 188,806 | |
| |
| |
Total common stocks | | | | | | 7,814,294 | |
(cost: $6,572,170) | |
| |
|
Bonds (33.3%) (2) | | |
|
Asset-Backed Securities (4.4%) | | |
58,938 | | Conseco Mfg. Housing Series 2002-2 A2, 6.03%, 3/1/33 | | | | 60,361 | |
| | Green Tree Financial Corp.: | | |
7,880 | | 1995-5 A6, 7.25%, 9/15/26 | | | | 8,124 | |
51,293 | | 1997-1 A6, 7.29%, 3/15/28 | | | | 54,725 | |
51,610 | | 1997-6 A10, 6.87%, 1/15/29 | | | | 54,755 | |
| | Indymac Mfg. Housing: | | |
66,179 | | 1998-2 A2, 6.17%, 12/25/11 | | | | 65,804 | |
108,217 | | 1998-2 A4, 6.64%, 12/25/27 | | | | 108,183 | |
| | Origen Mfg. Housing: | | |
50,000 | | 2001-A A5, 7.08%, 3/15/32 | | | | 52,818 | |
38,796 | | 2002-A A3, 6.17%, 5/15/32 | | | | 40,185 | |
89,168 | | UCFC Mfg. Housing Series 1998-2 A3, 6.163%, 8/15/19 | | | | 89,859 | |
| |
| |
| | | | | | 534,814 | |
| |
| |
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations (2.0%) | | |
53,845 | | FHLMC, 3.25%, 4/15/32 | | | | 51,142 | |
50,000 | | Structured Asset Securities Corp., 2005-4XS, 5.25%, 3/25/35 | | | | 49,886 | |
| | Washington Mutual Mtg. Pass-Through: | | |
54,329 | | Series 2002-S8, 5.25%, 1/25/18 | | | | 55,008 | |
94,180 | | Series 2003-MS5, 5.00%, 3/25/18 | | | | 94,843 | |
| |
| |
| | | | | | 250,879 | |
| |
| |
Corporate Bonds (12.2%) | | |
100,000 | | Academica Charter School, 8.00%, 8/15/24 | | | | 106,547 | |
100,000 | | Citigroup Capital, 7.75%, 12/1/36 | | | | 107,052 | |
84,000 | | ConocoPhillips, 8.00%, 1/15/37 | | | | 91,581 | |
80,140 | | Continental Airlines, 7.71%, 4/2/21 | | | | 80,214 | |
50,000 | | CSX Corp., 9.75%, 6/15/20 | | | | 72,310 | |
83,076 | | Delta Airlines, 6.718%, 1/2/23 | | | | 87,203 | |
50,000 | | Everest Reins. Hldgs., 8.75%, 3/15/10 | | | | 58,653 | |
35,000 | | Fifth Third Capital Trust, 8.14%, 3/15/27 | | | | 38,097 | |
100,000 | | JP Morgan Capital Trust II, 7.95%, 2/1/27 | | | | 108,639 | |
100,000 | | McDonald’s Corp., 7.31%, 9/15/27 | | | | 105,830 | |
100,000 | | Morton Intl., Inc., 9.65%, 6/1/20 | | | | 148,713 | |
100,000 | | NB Capital Trust IV (Bank of America), 8.25%, 4/15/27 | | | | 109,354 | |
201,366 | | Northwest Airlines Corp., 8.07%, 10/1/19 | | | | 220,020 | |
100,000 | | Virginia Electric & Power, 8.25%, 3/1/25 | | | | 103,729 | |
50,000 | | Wells Fargo Capital, 7.96%, 12/15/26 | | | | 54,175 | |
| |
| |
| | | | | | 1,492,117 | |
| |
| |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (2.3%) | | |
42,091 | | 7.50%, 7/1/29 | | | | 45,068 | |
77,231 | | 7.50%, 3/1/31 | | | | 82,694 | |
51,365 | | 8.38%, 5/17/20 | | | | 55,243 | |
31,255 | | 8.50%, 7/1/18 | | | | 33,751 | |
59,751 | | 8.50%, 10/1/30 | | | | 64,915 | |
| |
| |
| | | | | | 281,671 | |
| |
| |
Federal National Mortgage Association (4.8%) | | |
11,085 | | 7.00%, 3/1/07 | | | | 11,241 | |
98,747 | | 7.00%, 10/1/11 | | | | 103,516 | |
34,249 | | 7.50%, 6/1/32 | | | | 36,724 | |
15,693 | | 8.00%, 12/1/20 | | | | 16,877 | |
27,750 | | 8.00%, 7/1/26 | | | | 29,904 | |
33,238 | | 8.00%, 12/1/27 | | | | 35,826 | |
76,438 | | 8.00%, 2/1/31 | | | | 82,209 | |
56,729 | | 8.46%, 4/15/26 | | | | 61,528 | |
43,025 | | 9.50%, 5/1/27 | | | | 48,146 | |
70,571 | | 9.50%, 11/1/30 | | | | 76,594 | |
15,426 | | 9.75%, 1/15/13 | | | | 16,952 | |
1,551 | | 10.00%, 1/1/20 | | | | 1,755 | |
38,566 | | 10.00%, 7/1/26 | | | | 43,904 | |
15,967 | | 10.25%, 6/15/13 | | | | 17,688 | |
| |
| |
| | | | | | 582,864 | |
| |
| |
See accompanying notes to portfolios of investments on page 42.
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| Sit Balanced Fund
Portfolio of Investments – June 30, 2005
|
|
Quantity/Par ($) | | Name of Issuer | | Market Value ($)(1) |
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|
|
Government National Mortgage Association (4.0%) | | |
73,134 | | 7.00%, 7/15/23 | | | | 77,810 | |
59,255 | | 7.00%, 12/15/24 | | | | 63,397 | |
92,811 | | 7.50%, 7/15/23 | | | | 100,088 | |
61,028 | | 8.00%, 3/15/17 | | | | 65,879 | |
56,637 | | 8.00%, 6/15/17 | | | | 61,139 | |
6,046 | | 9.00%, 6/15/11 | | | | 6,587 | |
12,596 | | 9.00%, 6/15/09 | | | | 13,326 | |
18,016 | | 9.00%, 11/15/16 | | | | 19,635 | |
2,251 | | 9.50%, 5/20/16 | | | | 2,475 | |
50,430 | | 9.50%, 9/15/30 | | | | 56,703 | |
5,219 | | 9.50%, 9/20/18 | | | | 5,770 | |
13,037 | | 9.50%, 2/20/19 | | | | 14,447 | |
1,551 | | 9.75%, 10/15/05 | | | | 1,568 | |
1,781 | | 11.25%, 10/15/11 | | | | 1,993 | |
| |
| |
| | | | | | 490,817 | |
| |
| |
Taxable Municipal Securities (0.1%) | | |
9,000 | | Bernalillo Multifamily. Series 1998A, 7.50%, 9/20/20 | | | | 9,896 | |
| |
| |
|
U.S. Government Securities (3.5%) | | |
| | U.S. Treasury Strips, zero coupon: |
450,000 | | 3.79% effective yield, 8/15/11 | | | | 356,946 | |
200,000 | | 5.64% effective yield, 11/15/27 | | | | 76,034 | |
| |
| |
| | | | | | 432,980 | |
| |
| |
|
Total bonds | | | | | | 4,076,038 | |
(cost: $4,026,082) | |
| |
|
Closed-End Mutual Funds (3.1%) (2) | | |
6,009 | | American Select Portfolio | | | | 71,868 | |
403 | | American Strategic, Inc. Portfolio | | | | 4,602 | |
15,470 | | American Strategic, Inc. Portfolio II | | | | 180,690 | |
10,609 | | American Strategic, Inc. Portfolio III | | | | 118,715 | |
| |
| |
Total closed-end mutual funds | | | | | | 375,875 | |
(cost: $368,185) | |
| |
|
Short-Term Securities (0.6%) (2) | | |
72,000 | | Sit Money Market Fund, 2.66% (4) | | | | 72,000 | |
(cost: $72,000) | |
| |
|
Total investments in securities | | |
(cost: $11,038,437) (5) | | | | | $ | 12,338,207 | |
| |
| |
See accompanying notes to portfolios of investments on page 42.
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| Sit Dividend Growth Fund One Year Ended June 30, 2005
Portfolio Managers: Eugene C. Sit, Kent L. Johnson, Roger J. Sit, Michael J. Stellmacher
|
The Sit Dividend Growth Fund posted a +12.12% return over the last twelve months, compared to the +6.32% return for the S&P 500 Index. The Fund’s inception date was 12/31/03.
The equity market was confronted by a number of challenges over the past year, particularly the impact of higher short-term rates and rising oil prices on economic growth. Higher energy prices remain a risk, of course, but we believe there are enough offsetting economic strengths to avoid a major growth slowdown. Underlying productivity remains strong, corporations are flush with cash, and interest rates still remain low enough to allow companies and consumers to borrow and spend. Given a maturing economic cycle, however, and the prospect of somewhat higher interest rates, we expect investors to continue to shift their emphasis away from high risk, high beta stocks to more stable, higher quality stocks that tend to be emphasized in the Fund.
The Fund performed well, in both relative and absolute terms, despite the volatile market over the past twelve months. Relative to the S&P 500 Index, the Fund’s performance was helped by strong stock selection in the finance and retail trade sectors, along with overweighted positions in the energy minerals and industrial services sectors. Key winners in these sectors included Occidental Petroleum (+62% 12-month total return), Tortoise Energy Infrastructure (+46%), Kinder Morgan (+46%), Hugoton Royalty Trust (+44%), Marathon Oil (+45%), Buckle (+71%) and Prudential Financial (+43%). The Fund’s performance was hurt by holdings in the health technology sector, as well as by underweighting the strong performing health services sector.
The Fund continues to be well diversified, with the most significant weightings in finance, producer manufacturing, health technology and energy minerals. The statistical attributes of the Fund’s holdings have not changed from its inception. Relative to the S&P 500 Index, the Fund has a significantly higher dividend yield, a lower P/E ratio and a lower projected beta.
We are pleased to report strong one-year and since-inception returns for the Fund. Based on the growing positive sentiment for dividend-paying stocks in recent months, we remain enthused about the Fund’s prospects over the near and long term.
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE AND STRATEGY |
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The objective of the Dividend Growth Fund is to provide current income that exceeds the dividend yield of the S&P 500 Index and that grows over a period of years. Secondarily, the Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation.
The Fund seeks to achieve its objectives by investing, under normal market conditions, at least 80% of its net assets in dividend-paying common stocks. The Fund may invest the balance of its assets in preferred stocks, convertible bonds, and U.S. Treasury securities.
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| Net Asset Value 6/30/05: | | $11.18 Per Share | | |
| 6/30/04: | | $10.14 Per Share | | |
|
| Total Net Assets: | | $14.2 Million | | |
|
| Weighted Average Market Cap: | | $63.5 Billion | | |
PORTFOLIO STRUCTURE - BY SECTOR (% OF TOTAL NET ASSETS) |
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AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS* |
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| | Sit Dividend Growth Fund | | S&P 500 Index |
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| |
| |
3 Month** | | | 1.47% | | | 1.37% | | |
6 Month** | | | 2.86 | | | -0.81 | | |
1 Year | | | 12.12 | | | 6.32 | | |
3 Years | | | n/a | | | n/a | | |
5 Years | | | n/a | | | n/a | | |
Inception | | | 9.19 | | | 6.55 | | |
(12/31/03) | | |
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CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURNS* |
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| | Sit Dividend Growth Fund | | S&P 500 Index |
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| |
| |
1 Year | | | 12.12% | | | 6.32% | | |
3 Years | | | n/a | | | n/a | | |
5 Years | | | n/a | | | n/a | | |
Inception | | | 14.09 | | | 9.98 | | |
(12/31/03) | | |
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*As of 6/30/05 | | | | | | **Not annualized. |
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Performance figures are historical and do not guarantee future results. Investment returns and principal value will vary, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell shares. Average annual total returns include changes in share price as well as reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains. Management fees and administrative expenses are included in the Fund’s performance; however, fees and expenses are not incorporated in the S&P 500 Index. |
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The sum of $10,000 invested at inception (12/31/03) and held until 6/30/05 would have grown to $11,409 in the Fund or $10,998 in the S&P 500 Index assuming reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains.
| w | General Electric Co. |
| w | BP p.l.c., A.D.R. |
| w | Wells Fargo Co. |
| w | Citigroup, Inc. |
| w | United Technologies Corp. |
| w | Procter & Gamble Co. |
| w | Marathon Oil Corp. |
| w | Kayne Anderson MLP |
| w | PepsiCo, Inc. |
| w | Pfizer, Inc. |
| | Total Number of Holdings: 78 |
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| Sit Dividend Growth Fund Portfolio of Investments – June 30, 2005
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| Quantity | | Name of Issuer | | Market Value ($)(1) |
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|
|
Common Stocks (93.1%) (2) Commercial Services (1.7%) | | |
| 5,300 | | McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. | | | | 234,525 | |
| |
| |
Communications (4.2%) | | |
| 7,900 | | Fairpoint Communications, Inc. | | | | 127,585 | |
| 4,200 | | Global Signal, Inc. | | | | 158,130 | |
| 6,000 | | SBC Communcations, Inc. | | | | 142,500 | |
| 7,100 | | Vodafone Group, A.D.R. | | | | 172,672 | |
| |
| |
| | | | | | | 600,887 | |
| |
| |
Consumer Durables (0.9%) | | |
| 3,600 | | Briggs & Stratton Corp. | | | | 124,632 | |
| |
| |
Consumer Non-Durables (9.6%) | | |
| 3,700 | | Diageo p.l.c. | | | | 219,410 | |
| 4,100 | | General Mills, Inc. | | | | 191,839 | |
| 3,900 | | Kimberly-Clark Corp. | | | | 244,101 | |
| 5,200 | | PepsiCo, Inc. | | | | 280,436 | |
| 6,000 | | Procter & Gamble Co. | | | | 316,500 | |
| 2,000 | | VF Corp. | | | | 114,440 | |
| |
| |
| | | | | | | 1,366,726 | |
| |
| |
Electronic Technology (4.4%) | | |
| 2,300 | | Diebold, Inc. | | | | 103,753 | |
| 7,600 | | Hewlett-Packard Co. | | | | 178,676 | |
| 7,700 | | Intel Corp. | | | | 200,662 | |
| 8,300 | | Nokia Corp., A.D.R. | | | | 138,112 | |
| |
| |
| | | | | | | 621,203 | |
| |
| |
Energy Minerals (9.7%) | | |
| 6,100 | | BP p.l.c. , A.D.R. | | | | 380,518 | |
| 6,700 | | Hugoton Royalty Trust | | | | 203,278 | |
| 5,450 | | Marathon Oil Corp. | | | | 290,867 | |
| 3,100 | | Occidental Petroleum Corp. | | | | 238,483 | |
| 2,300 | | Total S.A. | | | | 268,755 | |
| |
| |
| | | | | | | 1,381,901 | |
| |
| |
Finance (16.7%) | | |
| 5,900 | | Alliance Capital Mgmt. Hldg., LP | | | | 275,766 | |
| 3,100 | | AMB Property Corp. | | | | 134,633 | |
| 5,500 | | Aspen Insurance Holdings, Ltd. | | | | 151,580 | |
| 1,600 | | Chubb Corp. | | | | 136,976 | |
| 7,600 | | Citigroup, Inc. | | | | 351,348 | |
| 4,400 | | Endurance Specialty Holdings, Ltd. | | | | 166,408 | |
| 4,800 | | Gladstone Investment Corp. | | | | 72,240 | |
| 3,950 | | J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. | | | | 139,514 | |
| 3,900 | | Lincoln National Corp. | | | | 182,988 | |
| 2,400 | | Prudential Financial, Inc. | | | | 157,584 | |
| 3,450 | | U.S. Bancorp | | | | 100,740 | |
| 3,000 | | Wachovia Corp. | | | | 148,800 | |
| 5,800 | | Wells Fargo Co. | | | | 357,164 | |
| |
| |
| | | | | | | 2,375,741 | |
| |
| |
Health Services (1.0%) | | |
| 4,100 | | Owens & Minor, Inc. | | | | 132,635 | |
| |
| |
Health Technology (10.3%) | | |
| 4,400 | | Abbott Laboratories | | | | 215,644 | |
| 3,100 | | Arrow Intl., Inc. | | | | 98,890 | |
| 4,200 | | Becton, Dickinson & Co. | | | | 220,374 | |
| 8,500 | | Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | | | | 212,330 | |
| 4,550 | | Eli Lilly and Co. | | | | 253,480 | |
| 10,100 | | Pfizer, Inc. | | | | 278,558 | |
| 4,100 | | Wyeth | | | | 182,450 | |
| |
| |
| | | | | | | 1,461,726 | |
| |
| |
Industrial Services (2.9%) | | |
| 1,600 | | BJ Services Co. | | | | 83,968 | |
| 4,200 | | Granite Construction, Inc. | | | | 118,020 | |
| 2,550 | | Kinder Morgan, Inc. | | | | 212,160 | |
| |
| |
| | | | | | | 414,148 | |
| |
| |
Non-Energy Minerals (0.5%) | | |
| 1,700 | | Southern Peru Copper Corp. | | | | 72,828 | |
| |
| |
Process Industries (5.2%) | | |
| 1,200 | | Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. | | | | 72,360 | |
| 4,100 | | Bemis Company, Inc. | | | | 108,814 | |
| 3,000 | | Dow Chemical Co. | | | | 133,590 | |
| 4,800 | | E.I. Du Pont de Nemours & Co. | | | | 206,448 | |
| 4,700 | | Sherwin-Williams Co. | | | | 221,323 | |
| |
| |
| | | | | | | 742,535 | |
| |
| |
Producer Manufacturing (14.2%) | | |
| 3,950 | | American Power Conversion Corp. | | | | 93,180 | |
| 4,100 | | Autoliv, Inc. | | | | 179,580 | |
| 1,500 | | Caterpillar, Inc. | | | | 142,965 | |
| 1,700 | | Cooper Industries, Ltd. | | | | 108,630 | |
| 1,300 | | General Dynamics Corp. | | | | 142,402 | |
| 16,300 | | General Electric Co. | | | | 564,795 | |
| 1,500 | | ITT Industries, Inc. | | | | 146,445 | |
| 1,400 | | Lockheed Martin Corp. | | | | 90,818 | |
| 6,200 | | United Technologies Corp. | | | | 318,370 | |
| 3,150 | | 3M Co. | | | | 227,745 | |
| |
| |
| | | | | | | 2,014,930 | |
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| Quantity | | Name of Issuer | | Market Value ($)(1) |
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Retail Trade (4.0%) | | |
| 1,100 | | Best Buy Co., Inc. | | | | 75,405 | |
| 3,200 | | Buckle, Inc. | | | | 141,888 | |
| 3,200 | | Costco Wholesale Corp. | | | | 143,424 | |
| 4,900 | | Deb Shops, Inc. | | | | 141,953 | |
| 3,050 | | Limited Brands | | | | 65,331 | |
| |
| |
| | | | | | | 568,001 | |
| |
| |
Transportation (3.8%) | | |
| 2,300 | | Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp. | | | | 108,284 | |
| 7,600 | | Eagle Bulk Shipping, Inc. | | | | 102,600 | |
| 1,700 | | Nordic American Tanker Shipping, Ltd. | | | | 72,165 | |
| 2,800 | | Tsakos Energy Navigation, Ltd. | | | | 108,556 | |
| 2,050 | | United Parcel Service, Inc. | | | | 141,778 | |
| |
| |
| | | | | | | 533,383 | |
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| |
Utilities (4.0%) | | |
| 1,700 | | Entergy Corp. | | | | 128,435 | |
| 2,600 | | Equitable Resources, Inc. | | | | 176,800 | |
| 2,900 | | Exelon Corp. | | | | 148,857 | |
| 1,400 | | TXU Corp. | | | | 116,326 | |
| |
| |
| | | | | | | 570,418 | |
| |
| |
Total common stocks | | | | | | 13,216,219 | |
(cost: $12,470,760) | |
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|
Closed-End Mutual Funds (3.3%) (2) | | |
| 10,850 | | Kayne Anderson MLP Invest. Co. | | | | 290,238 | |
| 5,800 | | Tortoise Energy Infrastructure Corp. | | | | 183,048 | |
| |
| |
Total closed-end mutual funds | | | | | 473,286 | |
(cost: $425,025) | |
| |
|
Short-Term Securities (2.5%) (2) | | |
| 358,000 | | Sit Money Market Fund, 2.66% (4) | | | | 358,000 | |
(cost: $358,000) | |
| |
|
Total investments in securities | | |
(cost: $13,253,785) | | | | | $ | 14,047,505 | |
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See accompanying notes to portfolios of investments on page 42.
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| Sit Large Cap Growth Fund One Year Ended June 30, 2005
Portfolio Managers: Eugene C. Sit, Peter L. Mitchelson, Roger J. Sit, Ronald D. Sit
|
The Sit Large Cap Growth Fund’s one-year return was +7.62%, compared to +6.32% for the S&P 500 Index and +1.70% for the Russell 1000 Growth Index.
With the exception of the market rally following the presidential election in the fall of 2004, equity markets have generally been “range bound” as investors struggled with high oil prices, Federal Reserve rate increases and decelerating corporate earnings growth. We remain optimistic, however, given the backdrop of a stable economy with moderate inflation trends, which should limit the potential for significantly higher interest rates. Despite the strong relative performance of value stocks over the past twelve months, an encouraging trend emerged during the final two months of the period as growth stocks outperformed core and value indices. We believe a strong case can be made for a sustained period of growth stock performance, as valuations have become increasingly attractive, and growth companies should exhibit accelerating relative earnings growth with overall corporate earnings now decelerating.
Despite the difficult environment for many of the high growth sectors over the past twelve months, strong stock selection drove the Fund’s relative outperformance versus the S&P 500 Index. The Fund benefited from superior stock selection in the energy minerals, retail trade, health services and finance sectors. Conversely, relative returns were negatively impacted by overweighted positions in the electronic technology and health technology sectors, along with an underweighted position in the strong-performing utilities sector. In terms of individual stocks, the most important positive contributors over the period included Valero Energy (+116%), Suncor Energy (+86%), Occidental Petroleum (+62%), Target (+29%), UnitedHealth Group (+68%) and Franklin Resources (+59%). The Fund’s performance was negatively impacted by Elan, which fell -72% over the past twelve months.
Changes to sector allocations were relatively modest over the past twelve months. Our belief in the sustainability of higher oil and gas prices led to increases in both the energy minerals and industrial service sectors, while the relative underperformance of the electronic technology, health technology and technology service sectors was a key factor in lower sector allocations in these traditional growth groups. We continue to maintain an overweighted position in the health care and technology sectors, relative to the S&P 500, as we expect these groups to be primary beneficiaries of the improving growth stock sentiment that we believe is emerging.
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE AND STRATEGY |
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The objective of the Large Cap Growth Fund is to maximize long-term capital appreciation. The Fund pursues this objective by investing at least 80% of its net assets in the common stocks of domestic growth companies with capitalizations of $5 billion or more at the time of purchase.
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| Net Asset Value 6/30/05: | | $34.27 Per Share | | |
| 6/30/04: | | $31.96 Per Share | | |
|
| Total Net Assets: | | $69.7 Million | | |
|
| Weighted Average Market Cap: | | $73.9 Billion | | |
PORTFOLIO STRUCTURE - BY SECTOR (% OF TOTAL NET ASSETS) |
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AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS* |
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| Sit Large Cap Growth Fund | | S&P 500 Index | | Russell 1000 Growth Index |
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3 Month** | | | 4.16% | | | 1.37% | | | 2.47% | | |
6 Month** | | | 0.94 | | | -0.81 | | | -1.72 | | |
1 Year | | | 7.62 | | | 6.32 | | | 1.70 | | |
5 Years | | | -9.77 | | | -2.38 | | | -10.35 | | |
10 Years | | | 6.96 | | | 9.94 | | | 7.40 | | |
Inception*** | | | 10.98 | | | 13.58 | | | 12.01 | | |
(9/2/82) | | |
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CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURNS* |
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| Sit Large Cap Growth Fund | | S&P 500 Index | | Russell 1000 Growth Index |
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1 Year | | | 7.62% | | | 6.32% | | | 1.70% | | |
5 Years | | | -40.20 | | | -11.33 | | | -42.10 | | |
10 Years | | | 96.03 | | | 157.88 | | | 104.24 | | |
Inception*** | | | 980.19 | | | 1732.85 | | | 1233.39 | | |
(9/2/82) | | |
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*As of 6/30/05 | | | | | | | | | **Not annualized. | | |
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Performance figures are historical and do not guarantee future results. Investment returns and principal value will vary, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell shares. Average annual total returns include changes in share price as well as reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains. Management fees and administrative expenses are included in the Fund’s performance; however, fees and expenses are not incorporated in the Russell 1000 Growth Index and the S&P 500 Index. ***On 6/6/93, the Fund’s investment objective changed to allow for a portfolio of 100% stocks. Prior to that time, the portfolio was required to contain no more than 80% stocks. |
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The sum of $10,000 invested at inception (9/2/82) and held until 6/30/05 would have grown to $108,019 in the Fund or $183,285 in the S&P 500 Index assuming reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains.
| w | General Electric Co. |
| w | Valero Energy Corp. |
| w | United Healthgroup, Inc. |
| w | Target Corp. |
| w | Citigroup, Inc. |
| w | Microsoft Corp. |
| w | PepsiCo, Inc. |
| w | Lowe’s Companies, Inc. |
| w | Pfizer, Inc. |
| w | Procter & Gamble Co. |
| | Total Number of Holdings: 84 |
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| Sit Large Cap Growth Fund
Portfolio of Investments – June 30, 2005
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| Quantity | | Name of Issuer | | Market Value ($)(1) |
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Common Stocks (94.5%) (2) | | |
Communications (3.4%) | | |
| 35,300 | | Crown Castle Intl. Corp. (3) | | | | 717,296 | |
| 21,500 | | Nextel Communications, Inc. (3) | | | | 694,665 | |
| 40,200 | | Vodafone Group, A.D.R. | | | | 977,664 | |
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| |
| | | | | | | 2,389,625 | |
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| |
Consumer Durables (0.4%) | | |
| 5,600 | | Electronic Arts, Inc. (3) | | | | 317,016 | |
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Consumer Non-Durables (4.2%) | | |
| 28,800 | | PepsiCo, Inc. | | | | 1,553,184 | |
| 26,500 | | Procter & Gamble Co. | | | | 1,397,875 | |
| |
| |
| | | | | | | 2,951,059 | |
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| |
Consumer Services (6.8%) | | |
| 19,500 | | Comcast Corp. (3) | | | | 598,650 | |
| 11,500 | | Harrah’s Entertainment, Inc. | | | | 828,805 | |
| 21,000 | | International Game Technology | | | | 591,150 | |
| 40,804 | | Liberty Media Corp. (3) | | | | 415,793 | |
| 12,400 | | Marriott International, Inc. | | | | 845,928 | |
| 18,600 | | News Corp. | | | | 300,948 | |
| 4,300 | | Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd. | | | | 207,948 | |
| 6,000 | | Starbucks Corp. (3) | | | | 309,960 | |
| 24,400 | | Time Warner, Inc. (3) | | | | 407,724 | |
| 8,477 | | Viacom, Inc. | | | | 271,434 | |
| |
| |
| | | | | | | 4,778,340 | |
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| |
Electronic Technology (12.5%) | | |
| 30,400 | | Analog Devices, Inc. | | | | 1,134,224 | |
| 31,000 | | Applied Materials, Inc. (3) | | | | 501,580 | |
| 68,800 | | Cisco Systems, Inc. (3) | | | | 1,314,768 | |
| 27,000 | | Dell Computer Corp. (3) | | | | 1,066,770 | |
| 76,200 | | EMC Corp. (3) | | | | 1,044,702 | |
| 47,800 | | Intel Corp. | | | | 1,245,668 | |
| 13,500 | | Jabil Circuit, Inc. (3) | | | | 414,855 | |
| 18,000 | | Juniper Networks, Inc. (3) | | | | 453,240 | |
| 41,100 | | Nokia Corp., A.D.R. | | | | 683,904 | |
| 26,200 | | Qualcomm, Inc. | | | | 864,862 | |
| |
| |
| | | | | | | 8,724,573 | |
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| |
Energy Minerals (9.4%) | | |
| 14,000 | | ConocoPhillips Co. | | | | 804,860 | |
| 18,000 | | Murphy Oil Corp. | | | | 940,140 | |
| 13,000 | | Occidental Petroleum Corp. | | | | 1,000,090 | |
| 18,500 | | Suncor Energy, Inc. | | | | 875,420 | |
| 25,800 | | Valero Energy Corp. | | | | 2,041,038 | |
| 25,066 | | XTO Energy, Inc. | | | | 851,994 | |
| |
| |
| | | | | | | 6,513,542 | |
| |
| |
Finance (10.6%) | | |
| 5,900 | | American Express Co. | | | | 314,057 | |
| 8,962 | | American International Group, Inc. | | | | 520,692 | |
| 6,700 | | Chubb Corp. | | | | 573,587 | |
| 34,200 | | Citigroup, Inc. | | | | 1,581,066 | |
| 13,500 | | Franklin Resources, Inc. | | | | 1,039,230 | |
| 15,500 | | Prudential Financial, Inc. | | | | 1,017,730 | |
| 11,500 | | The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. | | | | 1,173,230 | |
| 18,500 | | Wells Fargo Co. | | | | 1,139,230 | |
| |
| |
| | | | | | | 7,358,822 | |
| |
| |
Health Services (4.0%) | | |
| 2,700 | | Triad Hospitals, Inc. (3) | | | | 147,528 | |
| 38,000 | | UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | | | | 1,981,320 | |
| 9,500 | | WellPoint, Inc. (3) | | | | 661,580 | |
| |
| |
| | | | | | | 2,790,428 | |
| |
| |
Health Technology (13.1%) | | |
| 13,900 | | Abbott Laboratories | | | | 681,239 | |
| 21,700 | | Amgen, Inc. (3) | | | | 1,311,982 | |
| 5,000 | | Biogen, Inc. (3) | | | | 172,250 | |
| 9,000 | | Boston Scientific Corp. (3) | | | | 243,000 | |
| 36,950 | | Elan Corp., A.D.R. (3) | | | | 251,999 | |
| 13,800 | | Eli Lilly and Co. | | | | 768,798 | |
| 15,000 | | Genentech, Inc. (3) | | | | 1,204,200 | |
| 13,000 | | Gilead Sciences, Inc. (3) | | | | 571,870 | |
| 14,750 | | Johnson & Johnson | | | | 958,750 | |
| 13,400 | | Medtronic, Inc. | | | | 693,986 | |
| 51,325 | | Pfizer, Inc. | | | | 1,415,543 | |
| 5,800 | | Stryker Corp. | | | | 275,848 | |
| 19,000 | | Teva Pharmaceutical, Ltd., A.D.R. | | | | 591,660 | |
| |
| |
| | | | | | | 9,141,125 | |
| |
| |
Industrial Services (3.3%) | | |
| 12,800 | | Nabors Industries, Ltd. (3) | | | | 775,936 | |
| 13,300 | | Noble Corp. | | | | 818,083 | |
| 9,500 | | Schlumberger, Ltd. | | | | 721,430 | |
| |
| |
| | | | | | | 2,315,449 | |
| |
| |
Process Industries (1.2%) | | |
| 5,400 | | Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. | | | | 325,620 | |
| 11,200 | | Dow Chemical Co. | | | | 498,736 | |
| |
| |
| | | | | | | 824,356 | |
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Quantity | | Name of Issuer | | Market Value ($)(1) |
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Producer Manufacturing (8.0%) | | |
7,200 | | Caterpillar, Inc. | | | | 686,232 | |
62,600 | | General Electric Co. | | | | 2,169,090 | |
12,200 | | ITT Industries, Inc. | | | | 1,191,086 | |
11,000 | | 3M Co. | | | | 795,300 | |
13,700 | | United Technologies Corp. | | | | 703,495 | |
| |
| |
| | | | | | 5,545,203 | |
| |
| |
Retail Trade (7.3%) | | |
10,450 | | Best Buy Co., Inc. | | | | 716,347 | |
8,000 | | eBay, Inc. (3) | | | | 264,080 | |
17,400 | | J.C. Penney Co., Inc. | | | | 914,892 | |
25,800 | | Lowe’s Companies, Inc. | | | | 1,502,076 | |
31,000 | | Target Corp. | | | | 1,686,710 | |
| |
| |
| | | | | | 5,084,105 | |
| |
| |
Technology Services (8.1%) | | |
15,000 | | Adobe Systems, Inc. | | | | 429,300 | |
14,800 | | Check Point Software Tech., Ltd.(3) | | | | 293,040 | |
11,500 | | First Data Corp. | | | | 461,610 | |
1,500 | | Google, Inc. (3) | | | | 441,225 | |
63,500 | | Microsoft Corp. | | | | 1,577,340 | |
16,000 | | SAP AG | | | | 692,800 | |
25,500 | | Symantec Corp. (3) | | | | 554,370 | |
16,400 | | Veritas Software Corp. (3) | | | | 400,160 | |
22,000 | | Yahoo!, Inc. (3) | | | | 762,300 | |
| |
| |
| | | | | | 5,612,145 | |
| |
| |
Transportation (2.2%) | | |
13,600 | | Burlington Northern Sante Fe Corp. | | | | 640,288 | |
6,900 | | United Parcel Service, Inc. | | | | 477,204 | |
5,500 | | UTI Worldwide, Inc. | | | | 382,910 | |
| |
| |
| | | | | | 1,500,402 | |
| |
| |
Total common stocks | | | | | | 65,846,190 | |
(cost: $55,024,259) | |
| |
| | | | | | |
Short-Term Securities (5.7%) (2) | | |
3,938,000 | | Sit Money Market Fund, 2.66% (4) | | | | 3,938,000 | |
(cost: $3,938,000) | |
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| | | | | | |
Total investments in securities | | |
(cost: $58,962,259) (5) | | | | | $ | 69,784,190 | |
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See accompanying notes to portfolios of investments on page 42.
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| Sit Mid Cap Growth Fund One Year Ended June 30, 2005
Portfolio Managers: Eugene C. Sit, Kent L. Johnson, Matt T. Loucks, Robert W. Sit
|
The Sit Mid Cap Growth Fund’s twelve-month return was +10.26%, compared to +14.02% for the S&P MidCap 400 Index and +10.86% for the Russell Mid Cap Growth Index.
Despite significant volatility along the way, mid cap stocks, once again, provided solid returns over the past twelve months. While higher interest rates and oil prices remain key risk factors for the market, the economy, thusfar, has held up quite well. Importantly, with some moderation in economic growth and continued benign inflation trends, there is a strong possibility that Federal Reserve rate increases may be nearing an end. Stocks have historically responded favorably at the end of a tightening cycle. We remain particularly optimistic on the prospects for growth stocks, given their attractive valuations and improving earnings growth trends relative to the broader market. Our current sector allocations reflect this focus on earnings growth, with the most heavily-weighted sectors being electronic technology, health technology and technology services.
Relative to the Russell Mid Cap Growth Index, performance was aided by strong stock selection and an overweighted position in the energy minerals sector. Solid stock selection in communications, consumer non-durables and health services also added positively to results. Valero Energy (+116% over the past twelve months), Premcor (+98%), Nextel Partners (+58%), Coach (+49%) and WellChoice (+68%) were among the key winners in this group over the period. The lagging groups during the past year were health technology, consumer services and consumer durables. In particular, the Fund’s large position in Elan significantly negatively impacted returns over the past twelve months, as the company was forced to pull its key drug (Tysabri) from trial after two patients suffered a rare neurological disease while taking the drug in conjunction with another immuno-suppresive drug. Elan is evaluating all related data and hopes to meet with the FDA this fall to discuss possible routes back to the market for the drug.
Given the strong earnings outlook, attractive valuations and improving recent sentiment for growth stocks, we remain enthusiastic about the Fund’s prospects in the year ahead.
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE AND STRATEGY |
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The objective of the Sit Mid Cap Growth Fund is to maximize long-term capital appreciation. The Fund pursues this objective by investing at least 80% of its net assets in the common stocks of growth companies with capitalizations of $2 billion to $15 billion at the time of purchase.
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| Net Asset Value 6/30/05: | | $11.28 Per Share | | |
| 6/30/04: | | $10.23 Per Share | | |
|
| Total Net Assets: | | $199.4 Million | | |
|
| Weighted Average Market Cap: | | $8.7 Billion | | |
PORTFOLIO STRUCTURE - BY SECTOR (% OF TOTAL NET ASSETS) |
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AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS* |
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| Sit Mid Cap Growth Fund | | S&P MidCap 400 Index | | Russell Mid Cap Growth Index |
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3 Month** | | | 6.72% | | | 4.26% | | | 3.43% | | |
6 Month** | | | 1.90 | | | 3.85 | | | 1.70 | | |
1 Year | | | 10.26 | | | 14.02 | | | 10.86 | | |
5 Years | | | -9.60 | | | 8.49 | | | -5.23 | | |
10 Years | | | 7.84 | | | 14.66 | | | 9.43 | | |
Inception | | | 13.54 | | | 16.43 | | | n/a | | |
(9/2/82) | | |
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CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURNS* |
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| Sit Mid Cap Growth Fund | | S&P MidCap 400 Index | | Russell Mid Cap Growth Index |
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| |
| |
| |
1 Year | | | 10.26% | | | 14.02% | | | 10.86% | | |
5 Years | | | -39.63 | | | 50.30 | | | -23.55 | | |
10 Years | | | 112.80 | | | 292.87 | | | 146.34 | | |
Inception | | | 1717.15 | | | 3131.32 | | | n/a | | |
(9/2/82) | | |
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*As of 6/30/05 | | | | | | | | | **Not annualized. | | |
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Performance figures are historical and do not guarantee future results. Investment returns and principal value will vary, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell shares. Average annual total returns include changes in share price as well as reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains. Management fees and administrative expenses are included in the Fund’s performance; however, fees and expenses are not incorporated in the Russell Mid Cap Growth Index and the S&P MidCap 400 Index. |
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The sum of $10,000 invested at inception (9/2/82) and held until 6/30/05 would have grown to $181,715 in the Fund, or $323,132 in the S&P MidCap 400 Index assuming reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains.
| w | WellChoice, Inc. |
| w | XTO Energy, Inc. |
| w | Coach, Inc. |
| w | TCF Financial Corp. |
| w | Legg Mason, Inc. |
| w | Nextel Partners, Inc. |
| w | Murphy Oil Corp. |
| w | Caremark Rx, Inc. |
| w | Celegene Corp. |
| w | Chico’s FAS, Inc. |
| | Total Number of Holdings: 95 |
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| Sit Mid Cap Growth Fund
Portfolio of Investments – June 30, 2005
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| Quantity | | Name of Issuer | | Market Value ($)(1) |
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|
|
Common Stocks (97.4%) (2) | | |
Communications (3.2%) | | |
| 100,700 | | American Tower Corp. (3) | | | | 2,116,714 | |
| 173,250 | | Nextel Partners, Inc. (3) | | | | 4,360,703 | |
| |
| |
| | | | | | | 6,477,417 | |
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Consumer Durables (1.0%) | | |
| 17,300 | | Electronic Arts, Inc. (3) | | | | 979,353 | |
| 38,100 | | Scientific Games Corp. (3) | | | | 1,026,033 | |
| |
| |
| | | | | | | 2,005,386 | |
| |
| |
Consumer Non-Durables (2.5%) | | |
| 150,000 | | Coach, Inc. (3) | | | | 5,035,500 | |
| |
| |
Consumer Services (6.5%) | | |
| 51,500 | | Education Management Corp. (3) | | | | 1,737,095 | |
| 39,900 | | Harrah’s Entertainment, Inc. | | | | 2,875,593 | |
| 73,500 | | International Game Technology | | | | 2,069,025 | |
| 30,550 | | Marriott International, Inc. | | | | 2,084,121 | |
| 19,100 | | Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd. | | | | 923,676 | |
| 31,000 | | Station Casinos, Inc. | | | | 2,058,400 | |
| 39,200 | | XM Satellite Radio Holdings, Inc. | | | | 1,319,472 | |
| |
| |
| | | | | | | 13,067,382 | |
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| |
Electronic Technology (12.7%) | | |
| 43,450 | | Analog Devices, Inc. | | | | 1,621,119 | |
| 41,700 | | Apple Computer, Inc. (3) | | | | 1,534,977 | |
| 115,500 | | ATI Technologies, Inc. (3) | | | | 1,368,675 | |
| 81,850 | | Broadcom Corp. (3) | | | | 2,906,493 | |
| 36,050 | | Jabil Circuit, Inc. (3) | | | | 1,107,816 | |
| 135,850 | | Juniper Networks, Inc. (3) | | | | 3,420,703 | |
| 33,500 | | KLA-Tencor Corp. | | | | 1,463,950 | |
| 36,800 | | Kronos, Inc. (3) | | | | 1,486,352 | |
| 69,800 | | Lam Research Corp. (3) | | | | 2,020,012 | |
| 69,500 | | Network Appliance, Inc. (3) | | | | 1,964,765 | |
| 58,500 | | Seagate Technology (3) | | | | 1,026,675 | |
| 237,650 | | Sonus Networks, Inc. (3) | | | | 1,135,967 | |
| 33,450 | | Trimble Havigation, Ltd. (3) | | | | 1,303,547 | |
| 115,383 | | Xilinx, Inc. | | | | 2,942,267 | |
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| | | | | | | 25,303,318 | |
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Energy Minerals (10.4%) | | |
| 46,800 | | Apache Corp. | | | | 3,023,280 | |
| 81,400 | | Murphy Oil Corp. | | | | 4,251,522 | |
| 40,400 | | Premcor, Inc. | | | | 2,996,872 | |
| 14,200 | | Southwestern Energy Corp. (3) | | | | 667,116 | |
| 26,500 | | Tesoro Corp. | | | | 1,232,780 | |
| 44,200 | | Valero Energy Corp. | | | | 3,496,662 | |
| 150,416 | | XTO Energy, Inc. | | | | 5,112,640 | |
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| | | | | | | 20,780,872 | |
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Finance (7.0%) | | |
| 21,850 | | Ace, Ltd. | | | | 979,972 | |
| 43,250 | | Legg Mason, Inc. | | | | 4,502,758 | |
| 15,100 | | Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc. | | | | 1,499,128 | |
| 40,350 | | T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. | | | | 2,525,910 | |
| 174,300 | | TCF Financial Corp. | | | | 4,510,884 | |
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| | | | | | | 14,018,652 | |
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Health Services (8.5%) | | |
| 94,950 | | Caremark Rx, Inc. (3) | | | | 4,227,174 | |
| 26,400 | | Community Health Systems, Inc. (3) | | | | 997,656 | |
| 34,800 | | Laboratory Corp. (3) | | | | 1,736,520 | |
| 32,300 | | Stericycle, Inc. (3) | | | | 1,625,336 | |
| 31,900 | | Triad Hospitals, Inc. (3) | | | | 1,743,016 | |
| 94,700 | | WellChoice, Inc. (3) | | | | 6,578,809 | |
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| |
| | | | | | | 16,908,511 | |
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Health Technology (11.8%) | | |
| 26,700 | | Alcon, Inc. | | | | 2,919,645 | |
| 31,000 | | Beckman Coulter, Inc. | | | | 1,970,670 | |
| 24,705 | | Biogen Idec, Inc. (3) | | | | 851,087 | |
| 18,500 | | Biosite Diagnostics, Inc. (3) | | | | 1,017,315 | |
| 103,300 | | Celgene Corp. (3) | | | | 4,211,541 | |
| 218,150 | | Elan Corp., A.D.R. (3) | | | | 1,487,783 | |
| 36,000 | | Gilead Sciences, Inc. (3) | | | | 1,583,640 | |
| 50,000 | | Kyphon, Inc. (3) | | | | 1,739,500 | |
| 13,000 | | OSI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (3) | | | | 531,310 | |
| 12,000 | | Respironics, Inc. (3) | | | | 433,320 | |
| 59,500 | | Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, A. | | | | 1,852,830 | |
| 92,550 | | Thermo Electron Corp. (3) | | | | 2,486,819 | |
| 63,000 | | Varian Medical Systems, Inc. (3) | | | | 2,351,790 | |
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| | | | | | | 23,437,250 | |
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Industrial Services (5.6%) | | |
| 33,000 | | BJ Services Co. | | | | 1,731,840 | |
| 20,600 | | CARBO Ceramics, Inc. | | | | 1,626,576 | |
| 87,100 | | Chicago Bridge & Iron Co., A.D.R. | | | | 1,991,106 | |
| 34,950 | | Nabors Industries, Ltd. (3) | | | | 2,118,669 | |
| 18,600 | | Noble Corp. | | | | 1,144,086 | |
| 40,750 | | Smith International, Inc. | | | | 2,595,775 | |
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| | | | | | | 11,208,052 | |
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Producer Manufacturing (6.3%) | | |
42,500 | | AMETEK, Inc. | | | | 1,778,625 | |
55,500 | | Anixter International, Inc. (3) | | | | 2,062,935 | |
23,800 | | DRS Technologies, Inc. | | | | 1,220,464 | |
34,850 | | ITT Industries, Inc. | | | | 3,402,405 | |
5,000 | | Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. (3) | | | | 281,300 | |
43,500 | | Pentair, Inc. | | | | 1,862,235 | |
13,000 | | Precision Castparts Corp. | | | | 1,012,700 | |
18,900 | | Rockwell Automation, Inc. | | | | 920,619 | |
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| | | | | | 12,541,283 | |
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Retail Trade (6.0%) | | |
25,600 | | American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. | | | | 784,640 | |
28,050 | | Best Buy Co., Inc. | | | | 1,922,827 | |
121,800 | | Chico’s FAS, Inc. (3) | | | | 4,175,304 | |
61,800 | | PETsMART, Inc. | | | | 1,875,630 | |
85,575 | | Staples, Inc. | | | | 1,824,459 | |
11,000 | | Whole Foods Market, Inc. | | | | 1,301,300 | |
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| |
| | | | | | 11,884,160 | |
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Technology Services (14.5%) | | |
92,380 | | Adobe Systems, Inc. | | | | 2,643,916 | |
25,100 | | Alliance Data Systems Co. (3) | | | | 1,018,056 | |
80,000 | | Amdocs, Ltd. (3) | | | | 2,114,400 | |
66,400 | | Autodesk, Inc. | | | | 2,282,168 | |
89,000 | | Business Objects, A.D.R. (3) | | | | 2,340,700 | |
100,100 | | Ceridian Corp. (3) | | | | 1,949,948 | |
89,050 | | Check Point Software Tech., Ltd. (3) | | | | 1,763,190 | |
57,600 | | Cognizant Tech. Solutions Corp. (3) | | | | 2,714,688 | |
72,500 | | Cognos, Inc. (3) | | | | 2,475,150 | |
29,500 | | Macromedia, Inc. (3) | | | | 1,127,490 | |
62,800 | | McAfee, Inc. (3) | | | | 1,644,104 | |
41,500 | | Mercury Interactive Corp. (3) | | | | 1,591,940 | |
43,550 | | NAVTEQ (3) | | | | 1,619,189 | |
66,000 | | Symantec Corp. (3) | | | | 1,434,840 | |
27,600 | | VeriSign, Inc. (3) | | | | 793,776 | |
53,600 | | Veritas Software Corp. (3) | | | | 1,307,840 | |
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| | | | | | 28,821,395 | |
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Transportation (1.4%) | | |
48,850 | | C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. | | | | 2,843,070 | |
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Total common stocks | | | | | | 194,332,248 | |
(cost: $146,117,150) | |
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Short-Term Securities (3.4%) (2) | | |
6,763,000 | | Sit Money Market Fund, 2.66% (4) | | | | 6,763,000 | |
(cost: $6,763,000) | |
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Total investments in securities | | |
(cost: $152,880,150) (5) | | | | | $ | 201,095,248 | |
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See accompanying notes to portfolios of investments on page 42.
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The Sit International Growth Fund returned +9.80% for the last fiscal year compared with +13.65% for the MSCI EAFE Index. The Fund’s holdings in the non-index countries of Canada, India, China and Mexico as well as Hong Kong contributed positively due to stock selection while the Fund’s holdings in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Singapore more than offset the positive absolute performance.
The Fund had a weighting of 47.8% in Europe at fiscal yearend, versus 67.1% for the Index. As the European economies continue to slow, we believe the European Central Bank and Bank of England may cut rates by year end to stimulate their economies. We are maintaining our underweight stance in Europe and overweight position in Canada and Asia ex-Japan where we see more attractive opportunities and favorable shifts in fundamentals. Within Europe we continue to hold higher-quality companies with high, consistent and conservative growth prospects. We recently purchased Central European Media (Eastern European television broadcaster), Deutsche Telekom, Puma (footwear and apparel) and Anglo Irish Bank. We increased our positions in Synthes (artificial disks), Burberry (luxury goods), Sanofi-Aventis (pharmaceuticals), and Siemens (capital goods).
In Japan we maintained our underweight stance at 18.9% versus 21.9% for the Index. We are maintaining a balanced portfolio with domestic consumption and export oriented, globally dominant companies. We added to/purchased consumer stocks such as Asahi Breweries and Ito-En along with two energy-related investments, Mitsui OSK Lines and Nippon Oil.
Our weighting in Asia ex-Japan was 17.1%, a 54% overweight relative to the Index weight of 11.1%. Although we believe there will be volatility, China will likely continue to experience moderate growth throughout 2005 and 2006 and drive growth throughout Asia. We have opportunistically increased our material and energy exposure through Rio Tinto, BHP Billiton, and PetroChina to capture China’s demand and strong global commodity and energy prices. To take advantage of the growth in the LCD market and the strength of the U.S consumer, we added AU Optronics in Taiwan.
The Fund had a weighting 6.9% in Canada versus 0.0% for the Index. We have added to globally, economy-sensitive stocks with superior fundamentals such as Four Seasons Hotels, Research in Motion (wireless email devices) and Compton Petroleum.
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE AND STRATEGY |
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The objective of the International Growth Fund is long-term growth. The Fund seeks to achieve its objective by investing at least 90% of its net assets in common stocks of growth companies domiciled outside the United States.
In selecting investments for the Fund, the Sub-Adviser begins by selecting countries or regions in which to invest by considering several factors affecting the economy and equity market of foreign countries and regions. After the country and regional allocations are determined, the Sub-Adviser seeks industries and sectors that it believes have earnings growth prospects that are greater than the average. Within the selected industries and sectors, the Sub-Adviser invests in foreign growth-oriented companies it believes exhibit the potential for superior growth.
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| Net Asset Value 6/30/05: | | $12.31 Per Share | | |
| 6/30/04: | | $11.24 Per Share | | |
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| Total Net Assets: | | $29.2 Million | | |
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| Weighted Average Market Cap: | | $48.2 Billion | | |
PORTFOLIO STRUCTURE - BY REGION (% OF TOTAL NET ASSETS) |
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AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS* |
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| | Sit Int’l Growth Fund | | Morgan Stanley Capital Int’l EAFE Index | | Lipper Int’l Index |
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3 Month** | | | | 0.16%- | | | 1.01%- | | | 0.60%- | |
6 Month** | | | | 2.46- | | | 1.17- | | | 0.65- | |
1 Year | | | | 9.80 | | | 13.65 | | | 13.45 | |
5 Years | | | | 11.56- | | | 0.55- | | | 0.19- | |
10 Years | | | | 0.45 | | | 5.22 | | | 6.87 | |
Inception | | | | 3.95 | | | 5.75 | | | 7.55 | |
(11/1/91) | | |
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CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURNS* |
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1 Year | | | | 9.80% | | | 13.65% | | | 13.45% | |
5 Years | | | | 45.89- | | | 2.70- | | | 0.93- | |
10 Years | | | | 4.60 | | | 66.37 | | | 94.35 | |
Inception | | | | 69.93 | | | 114.74 | | | 170.44 | |
(11/1/91) | | |
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*As of 6/30/05. | | | | | | | .Not annualized** | |
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Performance figures are historical and do not guarantee future results. Investment returns and principal value will vary, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell shares. Average annual total returns include changes in share price as well as reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains. Management fees and administrative expenses are included in the Fund’s performance; however, fees and expenses are not incorporated in the Morgan Stanley Capital International EAFE (Europe, Australia, Far East) Index. The Lipper averages and indices are obtained from Lipper Analytical Services, Inc., a large independent evaluator of mutual funds. |
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The sum of $10,000 invested at inception (11/1/91) and held until 6/30/05 would have grown to $16,993 in the Fund, or $21,474 in the Morgan Stanley EAFE Index assuming reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains.
PORTFOLIO STRUCTURE - - BY SECTOR (% OF TOTAL NET ASSETS) |
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| Sit International Growth Fund
Portfolio of Investments - June 30, 2005
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| w | Vodafone Group, p.l.c. |
| w | BHP Billiton, Ltd. |
| w | Sumitomo Financial Group |
| w | Novartis, A.G. |
| w | Rio Tinto, A.D.R. |
| w | Roche Holdings, A.G. |
| w | Royal Bank of Scotland |
| w | Telefonica SA |
| w | Sanofi-Aventis |
| w | Nestle, SA |
| | Total Number of Holdings: 95 |
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| Quantity | | Name of Issuer | | Market Value ($)(1) |
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Common Stocks (96.8%) (2) Africa/ Middle East (4.4%) Israel (4.4%) | | |
| 13,400 | | Amdocs, Ltd., A.D.R. (Tech. Services) (3) | | | | 354,162 | |
| 5,500 | | Given Imaging, A.D.R. (Health Tech.) (3) | | | | 125,455 | |
| 11,600 | | Lipman Electronic, A.D.R. (Electronic Tech.) | | | | 356,932 | |
| 5,800 | | Shamir Optical, A.D.R. (Health Tech.) (3) | | | | 93,670 | |
| 11,000 | | Teva Pharmaceutical, A.D.R. (Health Tech.) | | | | 342,540 | |
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| | | | | | | 1,272,759 | |
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Asia (34.4%) Australia (6.3%) | | |
| 17,444 | | Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (Finance) | | | | 289,202 | |
| 55,386 | | BHP Billiton, Ltd. (Non-Energy Minerals) | | | | 766,253 | |
| 4,900 | | Rio Tinto, p.l.c., A.D.R. (Non-Energy Minerals) | | | | 597,408 | |
| 12,000 | | Westpac Banking Corp. (Finance) | | | | 182,482 | |
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| | | | | | | 1,835,345 | |
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Hong Kong / China (6.6%) | | |
| 65,800 | | Hongkong Land Holdings, Ltd. (Finance) | | | | 183,582 | |
| 27,400 | | HSBC Holdings, p.l.c. (Finance) | | | | 440,611 | |
| 82,000 | | Hysan Development Co. (Finance) | | | | 170,365 | |
| 86,000 | | Li & Fung, Ltd. (Retail Trade) | | | | 178,676 | |
| 434,000 | | Petrochina Co., Ltd. (Energy Minerals) | | | | 321,035 | |
| 31,600 | | Sun Hung Kai Properties, Ltd. (Finance) | | | | 312,004 | |
| 133,000 | | Techtronic Industries Co., Ltd. (Consumer Durables) | | | | 336,209 | |
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| | | | | | | 1,942,482 | |
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India (0.9%) | | |
| 11,500 | | ICICI Bank, A.D.R. (Finance) | | | | 251,275 | |
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Japan (18.9%) | | |
| 4,300 | | AFLAC, Inc., A.D.R. (Finance) | | | | 186,104 | |
| 30,000 | | Asahi Breweries (Consumer Non-Durables) | | | | 357,910 | |
| 7,000 | | Canon, Inc. (Electronic Technology) | | | | 368,920 | |
| 65 | | East Japan Railway (Transportation) | | | | 334,356 | |
| 5,600 | | Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Producer Mfg.) | | | | 276,437 | |
| 7,100 | | Ito En, Ltd. (Consumer Non Durables) | | | | 364,579 | |
| 5,000 | | Ito-Yokado Co. (Retail) | | | | 166,050 | |
| 11,000 | | Kao Corp. (Consumer Non-Durables) | | | | 259,588 | |
| 45 | | Mitsubishi Tokyo Financial Group, Inc. (Finance) | | | | 382,141 | |
| 16,000 | | Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (Transportation) | | | | 98,908 | |
| 66,000 | | Nippon Oil Corp. (Energy Minerals) | | | | 448,497 | |
| 4,000 | | NITTO DENKO Corp. (Producer Manufacturing) | | | | 229,582 | |
| 20,000 | | Nomura Holdings, Inc. (Finance) | | | | 239,509 | |
| 99 | | NTT DoCoMo, Inc. (Communications) | | | | 146,521 | |
| 3,500 | | Softbank Corp. (Technology Services) | | | | 137,397 | |
| 93 | | Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (Finance) | | | | 629,456 | |
| 7,500 | | Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. (Health Tech.) | | | | 372,259 | |
| 29 | | UFJ Holdings, Inc. (Finance) | | | | 151,268 | |
| 6,200 | | Yamada Denki Co. (Consumer Durables) | | | | 356,971 | |
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| |
| | | | | | | 5,506,453 | |
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South Korea (0.6%) | | |
| 750 | | Samsung Electronics Co., G.D.R. (Electronic Technology) | | | | 179,245 | |
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Thailand (0.8%) | | |
| 97,500 | | Advanced Info Services (Communications) | | | | 231,244 | |
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Taiwan (0.3%) | | |
| 5,200 | | AU Optronics Corp., A.D.R (Electronic Tech.) | | | | 88,088 | |
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Europe (47.8%) Czech Republic (1.1%) | | |
| 6,600 | | Central European Media Enterprises, Ltd. (Consumer Services) (3) | | | | 319,308 | |
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Finland (0.9%) | | |
| 15,050 | | Nokia Corp., A.D.R. (Electronic Tech.) | | | | 250,432 | |
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France (7.9%) | | |
| 15,386 | | AXA (Finance) | | | | 385,023 | |
| 8,000 | | Business Objects, A.D.R. (Tech. Svcs.) (3) | | | | 210,400 | |
| 2,392 | | Danone (Consumer Non-Durables) | | | | 210,531 | |
| 6,177 | | Sanofi-Aventis (Health Technology) (3) | | | | 507,770 | |
| 2,900 | | Schlumberger, Ltd. (Industrial Svcs.) | | | | 220,226 | |
| 2,011 | | Total, S.A. (Energy Minerals) | | | | 473,048 | |
| 7,908 | | Veolia Environment (Utilities) | | | | 297,460 | |
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| | | | | | | 2,304,458 | |
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Germany (5.8%) | | |
| 21.500 | | Deutsche Telekom, A.D.R. (Communications) | | | | 396,030 | |
| 2,083 | | Muenchener Rueckver (Finance) | | | | 222,170 | |
| 1,207 | | Puma AG (Consumer Durables) | | | | 299,090 | |
| 2,723 | | SAP AG (Technology Services) | | | | 475,701 | |
| 3,896 | | Siemens AG (Technology Services) | | | | 284,606 | |
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| | | | | | | 1,677,597 | |
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Greece (0.8%) | | |
| 6,000 | | Tsakos Energy Navigation, Ltd., A.D.R. (Transportation) | | | | 232,620 | |
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Ireland (1.1%) | | |
| 13,920 | | Anglo Irish Bank Corp. (Finance) | | | | 172,736 | |
| 21,800 | | Elan Corp., A.D.R. (Health Technology) (3) | | | | 148,676 | |
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| | | | | | | 321,412 | |
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Italy (1.1%) | | |
| 72,675 | | Telecom Italia (Saving) (Communications) | | | | 226,998 | |
| 39,540 | | Telecom Italia (Ord.) (Communications) | | | | 102,680 | |
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| |
| | | | | | | 329,678 | |
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Netherlands (2.8%) | | |
| 12,500 | | ASML Holding N.V., A.D.R. (Electronic Technology) | | | | 195,750 | |
| 15,411 | | ING Groep N.V. (Finance) | | | | 436,023 | |
| 7,185 | | Philips Electronics N.V. (Electronic Tech.) | | | | 181,800 | |
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| |
| | | | | | | 813,573 | |
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Spain (1.8%) | | |
| 31,344 | | Telefonica, S.A. (Communications) | | | | 513,791 | |
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Sweden (1.6%) | | |
| 15,000 | | Ericsson, A.D.R. (Electronic Tech.) | | | | 479,250 | |
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Switzerland (10.2%) | | |
| 10,234 | | Credit Suisse Group (Finance) | | | | 403,816 | |
| 1,982 | | Nestle, S.A. (Consumer Non-Durables) | | | | 507,451 | |
| 12,586 | | Novartis, A.G. (Health Technology) | | | | 599,778 | |
| 4,717 | | Roche Holdings, A.G. (Health Tech.) | | | | 597,219 | |
| 3,690 | | Synthes, Inc. (Health Technology) | | | | 405,263 | |
| 5,891 | | UBS, A.G. (Finance) | | | | 459,839 | |
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| |
| | | | | | | 2,973,366 | |
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United Kingdon (12.7%) | | |
| 5,100 | | BP p.l.c., A.D.R. (Energy Minerals) | | | | 318,138 | |
| 22,462 | | Barclays, p.l.c. (Finance) | | | | 223,654 | |
| 44,378 | | Burberry Group, p.l.c. (Retail Trade) | | | | 321,361 | |
| 7,529 | | Cairn Energy, p.l.c. (Energy Minerals) (3) | | | | 181,916 | |
| 3,400 | | GlaxoSmithkline, A.D.R. (Health Tech.) | | | | 164,934 | |
| 40,486 | | Hilton Group, p.l.c. (Consumer Services) | | | | 207,727 | |
| 9,835 | | Reckitt Benckiser, p.l.c. (Cons. Non-Durables) | | | | 289,991 | |
| 18,015 | | Royal Bank of Scotland (Finance) | | | | 544,422 | |
| 72,712 | | Tesco, p.l.c. (Retail Trade) | | | | 415,432 | |
| 339,846 | | Vodafone Group, p.l.c. (Communications) | | | | 828,447 | |
| 20,554 | | WPP Group p.l.c. (Consumer Services) | | | | 211,656 | |
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| | | | | | | 3,707,678 | |
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Latin America (2.5%) Brazil (0.5%) | | |
| 9,000 | | AES Tiete S.A. (Utilities) | | | | 160,068 | |
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Mexico (2.0%) | | |
| 6,500 | | NII Holdings, Inc. (Communications) (3) | | | | 415,610 | |
| 44,130 | | Wal-Mart de Mexico (Retail Trade) | | | | 179,051 | |
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| |
| | | | | | | 594,661 | |
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North America (7.7%) Canada (6.9%) | | |
| 6,000 | | Cognos, Inc. (Technology Services) (3) | | | | 204,840 | |
| 12,300 | | Compton Petroleum Corp. (Energy Minerals) (3) | | | | 111,973 | |
| 4,200 | | EnCana Corp. (Energy Minerals) | | | | 165,730 | |
| 5,500 | | Four Seasons Hotels, Inc. (Consumer Svcs.) | | | | 363,550 | |
| 20,000 | | Great Canadian Gaming Corp. (Consumer Services) (3) | | | | 320,052 | |
| 9,000 | | Precision Drilling Corp. (Industrial Svcs.) (3) | | | | 355,320 | |
| 1,500 | | Research In Motion, Ltd. (Electronic Tech.) (3) | | | | 110,625 | |
| 4,100 | | Suncor Energy, Inc. (Energy Minerals) | | | | 194,012 | |
| 5,300 | | Talisman Energy, Inc. (Energy Minerals) | | | | 199,121 | |
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| |
| | | | | | | 2,025,223 | |
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United States (0.8%) | | |
| 13,600 | | News Corp., Ltd., A.D.R. (Consumer Svcs.) | | | | 220,048 | |
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Total common stocks | | | | | 28,230,054 | |
(cost: $24,511,110) | |
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Closed-End Mutual Fund (1.6%) (2) | | | | | | |
| 15,500 | | India Fund (Consumer Services) | | | | 462,675 | |
(cost: $277,184) | |
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Short Term Securities (1.9%) (2) | | | | | | |
| 547,000 | | Sit Money Market Fund, 2.66% (4) | | | | 547,000 | |
(cost: $547,000) | |
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Total investments in securities | | | | | | |
(cost: $25,335,294) (5) | | | | | $29,239,729 | |
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See accompanying notes to portfolios of investments on page 42.
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| Sit Small Cap Growth Fund One Year Ended June 30, 2005 Portfolio Managers: Eugene C. Sit, Kent L. Johnson, Robert W. Sit, Matt T. Loucks, Michael J. Stellmacher
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The Sit Small Cap Growth Fund returned +9.69% over the past twelve months. This compares to a return of +9.45% for the Russell 2000 Index, while the Russell 2000 Growth Index rose +4.28% over the period.
Small cap stocks, once again, outperformed larger cap issues over the last twelve months, although absolute returns were below long-term averages. Investor concerns over rising oil prices, interest rates and moderating economic growth were among the factors weighing on returns over the period. While these factors may continue to present risks to the overall market, our general view is that the economy is likely to continue its modest pace of growth over the next several quarters, and subdued inflation will prevent a major spike in interest rates. Importantly, an environment of moderating economic and corporate earnings growth has historically been a positive for growth stock performance, and our research team remains highly focused on determining which companies and sectors will grow earnings at a more rapid pace than the overall market. We believe that three of the Fund’s most heavily-weighted sectors, including health technology, electronic technology and technology services, have superior secular growth prospects relative to other market sectors. We have maintained a significant overweight in energy, as we believe oil prices are likely to be sustained at high levels, leading to strong growth prospects for companies that can either increase production levels over time or benefit from accelerating capital spending trends in the sector.
Relative to the Russell 2000 Growth Index, the Fund’s performance was positively impacted by an overweighted position in the energy minerals sector, along with strong stock selection in energy minerals, transportation and producer manufacturing. The most significant contributors to performance over the period included Southwestern Energy (+228%), Frontier Oil (+179%), Quicksilver Resources (+91%), and Joy Global (+70%). Conversely, the Fund’s performance was hurt by several holdings in the electronic technology sector, along with an underweighted position in the health services sector.
We remain encouraged by both the continued positive investor sentiment for small cap stocks and our research team is focused on identifying the best long-term investment opportunities on the behalf of our shareholders.
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE AND STRATEGY |
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The objective of the Sit Small Cap Growth Fund is to maximize long-term capital appreciation. The Fund seeks to achieve its objective by investing at least 80% of its net assets in common stocks of small growth companies with capitalizations of $2.5 billion or less at the time of purchase.
The Adviser invests in a diversified group of growing small companies it believes exhibit the potential for superior growth. The Adviser believes that a company’s earnings growth is the primary determinant of its potential long-term return and evaluates a company’s potential for above average long-term earnings and revenue growth.
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Net Asset Value 6/30/05: | | | $27.74 Per Share | | |
6/30/04: | | | $25.29 Per Share | | |
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Total Net Assets: | | | $180.5 Million | | |
|
Weighted Average Market Cap: | | | $2.6 Billion | | |
PORTFOLIO STRUCTURE - BY SECTOR |
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AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS* |
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| | Sit Small Cap Growth Fund | | Russell 2000 Index | | Russell 2000 Growth Index |
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3 Month** | | | | 7.60% | | | 4.32% | | | 3.48% | |
6 Month** | | | | 3.78 | | | 1.25- | | | 3.58- | |
1 Year | | | | 9.69 | | | 6.45 | | | 4.28 | |
5 Years | | | | 7.36- | | | 5.71- | | | 4.51- | |
10 Years | | | | 10.71 | | | 9.90 | | | 5.16 | |
Inception | | | | 12.76 | | | 10.75 | | | 6.88 | |
(7/1/94) | | |
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CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURNS* |
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| | Sit Small Cap Growth Fund | | Russell 2000 Index | | Russell 2000 Growth Index |
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1 Year | | | | 9.69% | | | 9.45% | | | 4.28% | |
5 Years | | | | 31.76- | | | 31.98 | | | 20.61- | |
10 Years | | | | 176.73 | | | 157.14 | | | 65.35 | |
Inception | | | | 275.22 | | | 207.79 | | | 108.04 | |
(7/1/94) | | |
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*As of 6/30/05. | | | | | | | .Not annualized** | |
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Performance figures are historical and do not guarantee future results. Investment returns and principal value will vary, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell shares. Average annual total returns include changes in share price as well as reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains. Management fees and administrative expenses are included in the Fund’s performance; however, fees and expenses are not incorporated in the Russell 2000 Index and the Russell 2000 Growth Index. |
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The sum of $10,000 invested at inception (7/1/94) and held until 6/30/05 would have grown to $37,522 in the Fund, or $30,779 in the Russell 2000 Index assuming reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains.
| w | Frontier Oil Corp. |
| w | Southwestern Energy Co. |
| w | Quicksilver Resources, Inc. |
| w | Equitable Resources, Inc. |
| w | Kyphon, Inc. |
| w | Biosite, Inc. |
| w | Coach, Inc. |
| w | UTI Worldwide, Inc. |
| w | Joy Global, Inc. |
| w | CACI International, Inc. |
| | Total Number of Holdings: 98 |
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| Sit Small Cap Growth Fund
Portfolio of Investments - June 30, 2005
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| Quantity | | Name of Issuer | | Market Value ($)(1) |
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Common Stocks (96.6%) (2) Commercial Services (3.0%) | | |
| 36,900 | | Getty Images, Inc. (3) | | | | 2,740,194 | |
| 20,600 | | Portfolio Recovery Assoc. (3) | | | | 865,612 | |
| 90,108 | | SkillSoft, A.D.R. (3) | | | | 310,873 | |
| 32,500 | | Zebra Technologies Corp. (3) | | | | 1,423,175 | |
| |
| |
| | | | | | | 5,339,854 | |
| |
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Communications (4.1%) | | |
| 63,900 | | Alamosa Hldgs., Inc. (3) | | | | 888,210 | |
| 33,750 | | NII Holdings, Inc. (3) | | | | 2,157,975 | |
| 26,350 | | Spectrasite, Inc. (3) | | | | 1,961,231 | |
| 103,700 | | Ubiquitel, Inc. (3) | | | | 846,192 | |
| 267,500 | | US Unwired, Inc. (3) | | | | 1,556,850 | |
| |
| |
| | | | | | | 7,410,458 | |
| |
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Consumer Durables (2.2%) | | |
| 94,900 | | Scientific Games Corp. (3) | | | | 2,555,657 | |
| 40,500 | | WMS Industries, Inc. (3) | | | | 1,366,875 | |
| |
| |
| | | | | | | 3,922,532 | |
| |
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Consumer Non-Durables (2.8%) | | |
| 108,400 | | Coach, Inc. (3) | | | | 3,638,988 | |
| 5,500 | | Hansen Natural Corp. (3) | | | | 465,960 | |
| 21,000 | | Joseph A Bank Clothiers, Inc. (3) | | | | 909,300 | |
| |
| |
| | | | | | | 5,014,248 | |
| |
| |
Consumer Services (1.7%) | | |
| 45,000 | | Aztar Corp. (3) | | | | 1,541,250 | |
| 18,500 | | Life Time Fitness, Inc. (3) | | | | 606,985 | |
| 28,500 | | Sonic Corp. (3) | | | | 870,105 | |
| |
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| | | | | | | 3,018,340 | |
| |
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Electronic Technology (11.1%) | | |
| 16,500 | | ADE Corp. (3) | | | | 462,825 | |
| 23,000 | | Amphenol Corp. | | | | 923,910 | |
| 60,600 | | Cognex Corp. | | | | 1,587,114 | |
| 179,000 | | Cray, Inc. (3) | | | | 221,960 | |
| 34,200 | | Cymer, Inc. (3) | | | | 901,170 | |
| 105,460 | | Intersil Corp. | | | | 1,979,484 | |
| 120,061 | | Juniper Networks, Inc. (3) | | | | 3,023,136 | |
| 80,825 | | Kronos, Inc. (3) | | | | 3,264,522 | |
| 20,500 | | LeCroy Corp. (3) | | | | 281,875 | |
| 38,000 | | Plantronics, Inc. | | | | 1,381,680 | |
| 31,700 | | Silicon Laboratories, Inc. (3) | | | | 830,857 | |
| 243,050 | | Sonus Networks, Inc. (3) | | | | 1,161,779 | |
| 57,400 | | Trimble Navigation, Ltd. (3) | | | | 2,236,878 | |
| 48,800 | | Varian Semiconductor Equip. Assoc., Inc. (3) | | | | 1,805,600 | |
| |
| |
| | | | | | | 20,062,790 | |
| |
| |
Energy Minerals (12.3%) | | |
| 36,500 | | ATP Oil & Gas Corp. (3) | | | | 854,100 | |
| 97,850 | | Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc. (3) | | | | 1,669,321 | |
| 37,000 | | Foundation Coal Holdings, Inc. | | | | 959,780 | |
| 187,900 | | Frontier Oil Corp. | | | | 5,514,865 | |
| 863,075 | | Gasco Energy, Inc. (3) | | | | 3,193,377 | |
| 71,600 | | Quicksilver Resources, Inc. (3) | | | | 4,577,388 | |
| 114,000 | | Southwestern Energy Co. (3) | | | | 5,355,720 | |
| |
| |
| | | | | | | 22,124,551 | |
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Finance (7.1%) | | |
| 33,275 | | Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. (3) | | | | 2,273,681 | |
| 60,100 | | Endurance Specialty Holdings, Ltd. | | | | 2,272,982 | |
| 67,900 | | National Financial Partners Corp. | | | | 2,657,606 | |
| 94,836 | | New York Community Bancorp, Inc. | | | | 1,718,428 | |
| 115,540 | | UCBH Holdings, Inc. | | | | 1,876,370 | |
| 40,350 | | Wintrust Financial Corp. | | | | 2,112,323 | |
| |
| |
| | | | | | | 12,911,390 | |
| |
| |
Health Services (2.7%) | | |
| 28,600 | | Covance, Inc. (3) | | | | 1,283,282 | |
| 19,500 | | LifePoint Hospitals, Inc. (3) | | | | 985,140 | |
| 19,500 | | Psychiatric Solutions, Inc. (3) | | | | 949,845 | |
| 29,350 | | Stericycle, Inc. (3) | | | | 1,476,892 | |
| 9,000 | | VCA Antech, Inc. (3) | | | | 218,250 | |
| |
| |
| | | | | | | 4,913,409 | |
| |
| |
Health Technology (14.0%) | | |
| 62,500 | | Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (3) | | | | 1,308,125 | |
| 66,700 | | Biosite, Inc. (3) | | | | 3,667,833 | |
| 63,600 | | Celgene Corp. (3) | | | | 2,592,972 | |
| 48,000 | | Connetics Corp. (3) | | | | 846,720 | |
| 210,850 | | CryoLife, Inc. (3) | | | | 1,636,196 | |
| 48,500 | | CV Therapeutics, Inc. (3) | | | | 1,087,370 | |
| 317,670 | | Encore Medical Corp. (3) | | | | 1,763,068 | |
| 69,100 | | Given Imaging, Ltd. (3) | | | | 1,576,171 | |
| 23,500 | | Invitrogen Corp. (3) | | | | 1,957,315 | |
| 112,400 | | Kyphon, Inc. (3) | | | | 3,910,396 | |
| 71,100 | | NuVasive, Inc. (3) | | | | 1,181,682 | |
| 7,100 | | ResMed, Inc. (3) | | | | 468,529 | |
| 44,033 | | Sangamo BioSciences, Inc. (3) | | | | 157,198 | |
| 31,500 | | SurModics, Inc. (3) | | | | 1,366,155 | |
| 67,400 | | Wright Medical Group, Inc. (3) | | | | 1,799,580 | |
| |
| |
| | | | | | | 25,319,310 | |
| |
| |
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| Quantity | | Name of Issuer | | Market Value ($)(1) |
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Industrial Services (4.5%) | | |
| 29,300 | | CARBO Ceramics, Inc. | | | | 2,313,528 | |
| 83,400 | | Chicago Bridge & Iron Co. | | | | 1,906,524 | |
| 45,600 | | Core Laboratories N.V. (3) | | | | 1,222,992 | |
| 26,450 | | Granite Construction, Inc. | | | | 743,245 | |
| 17,000 | | Hydril (3) | | | | 923,950 | |
| 67,300 | | Pioneer Drilling Co. (3) | | | | 1,026,998 | |
| |
| |
| | | | | | | 8,137,237 | |
| |
| |
Producer Manufacturing (7.0%) | | |
| 39,200 | | AMETEK, Inc. | | | | 1,640,520 | |
| 179,000 | | Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (3) | | | | 1,177,820 | |
| 26,100 | | DRS Technologies, Inc. | | | | 1,338,408 | |
| 42,100 | | IDEX Corp. | | | | 1,625,481 | |
| 99,750 | | Joy Global, Inc. | | | | 3,350,602 | |
| 44,250 | | Kaydon Corp. | | | | 1,232,363 | |
| 30,800 | | Roper Industries, Inc. | | | | 2,198,196 | |
| |
| |
| | | | | | | 12,563,390 | |
| |
| |
Retail Trade (6.2%) | | |
| 44,050 | | Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (3) | | | | 2,843,427 | |
| 72,500 | | Chico’s FAS, Inc. (3) | | | | 2,485,300 | |
| 110,250 | | Coldwater Creek, Inc. (3) | | | | 2,746,327 | |
| 16,750 | | Guitar Center Mgmt., Inc. (3) | | | | 977,697 | |
| 75,200 | | PETCO Animal Supplies, Inc. (3) | | | | 2,204,864 | |
| |
| |
| | | | | | | 11,257,615 | |
| |
| |
Technology Services (11.5%) | | |
| 69,000 | | Altiris, Inc. (3) | | | | 1,012,920 | |
| 106,050 | | Business Objects S.A., A.D.R. (3) | | | | 2,789,115 | |
| 52,900 | | CACI International, Inc. (3) | | | | 3,341,164 | |
| 99,200 | | Citrix Systems, Inc. (3) | | | | 2,148,672 | |
| 40,000 | | Hyperion Solutions, Inc. (3) | | | | 1,609,600 | |
| 227,350 | | Informatica Corp. (3) | | | | 1,907,466 | |
| 33,000 | | InfoSpace, Inc. (3) | | | | 1,086,690 | |
| 50,700 | | Mercury Interactive Corp. (3) | | | | 1,944,852 | |
| 112,800 | | Quest Software, Inc. (3) | | | | 1,537,464 | |
| 73,450 | | SS&C Technologies, Inc. | | | | 2,326,896 | |
| 23,950 | | Websense, Inc. (3) | | | | 1,150,798 | |
| |
| |
| | | | | | | 20,855,637 | |
| |
| |
Transportation (4.1%) | | |
| 47,350 | | C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. | | | | 2,755,770 | |
| 32,550 | | Tsakos Energy Navigation, Ltd. | | | | 1,261,964 | |
| 48,700 | | UTI Worldwide, Inc. | | | | 3,390,494 | |
| |
| |
| | | | | | | 7,408,228 | |
| |
| |
Utilities (2.3%) | | |
| 61,600 | | Equitable Resources, Inc. | | | | 4,188,800 | |
| |
| |
|
|
Total common stocks | | |
(cost: $132,379,775) | | $ | 174,447,789 | |
| |
| |
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|
Short-Term Securities (2.6%) (2) | | |
| 4,637,000 | | Sit Money Market Fund, 2.66% (4) | | | | 4,637,000 | |
(cost: 4,637,000) | |
| |
|
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Total investments in securities | | |
(cost: $137,016,775) (5) | | $ | 179,084,789 | |
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| |
See accompanying notes to portfolios of investments on page 42.
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The Sit Science and Technology Growth Fund returned –8.78% over the past twelve months, compared to a +6.32% return for the S&P 500 Index and a +1.37% return for the Pacific Stock Exchange (PSE) Technology 100 Index.
Although fundamentals for many technology-related stocks remained strong, investors clearly preferred more conservative sectors during the past year. On an encouraging note, however, technology stocks (and the Fund) posted much improved results during the most recent quarter as market sentiment has improved significantly. We believe investors have begun recognizing the positive fundamentals for many science and technology groups for several reasons. First, the steady growth in corporate capital spending is leading to strong growth in many segments, well ahead of market averages. Second, valuations have been reduced since earnings gains have generally outstripped price gains. For example, we estimate that median P/E ratios, based on current year estimates, are currently lower now (25x as of 6/30/05) compared to twelve months ago (28x as of 6/30/04). And finally, the balance sheets of science and technology companies have never been stronger. For example, we estimate that 54 out of 61 companies held in the Fund have negative net debt-to-capitalization ratios. In other words, cash on the balance sheets exceeds debt levels. This leaves ample room to create shareholder wealth through share repurchases, acquisitions, dividends or internal growth initiatives.
The Fund’s performance over the past year was negatively impacted by several holdings, including Elan (down -72% over the period), eResearch Technology (-58%) Eyetech Pharmaceuticals (-71%) and Given Imaging (-36%). The fall in the price of Elan shares had a particularly significant impact, given its large weighting in the Fund. Patient health concerns forced the company to pull its key product from the market.
While we are disappointed with the Fund’s performance over the past twelve months, we are encouraged by the most recent performance trends. Our research staff continues to see numerous growth opportunities in many different science and technology industries, including network security, semiconductors, business intelligence software, biotechnology and medical devices. In this regard, we continue to be enthusiastic about the near- and long-term prospects for companies held in the Fund.
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE AND STRATEGY |
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The objective of the Fund is to maximize long-term capital appreciation. The Fund seeks to achieve its objective by investing at least 80% of its net assets in common stocks of companies principally engaged in science and technology business activities. Such companies include those whose assets, gross income, or net profits are significantly committed to, or derived from, science and technology. The Adviser seeks stocks of science and technology companies having superior growth potential in virtually any industry in which they may be found.
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| Net Asset Value 6/30/05: | | $9.14 Per Share | | |
| 6/30/04: | | $10.02 Per Share | | |
|
| Total Net Assets: | | $14.5 Million | | |
|
| Weighted Average Market Cap: | | $30.2 Billion | | |
PORTFOLIO STRUCTURE - BY SECTOR (% OF TOTAL NET ASSETS) |
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AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS* |
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|
| | Sit Science and Technology Growth Fund | | S&P 500 Index |
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3 Month** | | | | 4.46% | | | 1.37% | |
6 Month** | | | | 10.13- | | | 0.81- | |
1 Year | | | | 8.78- | | | 6.32 | |
3 Years | | | | 6.72 | | | 8.28 | |
5 Years | | | | 22.33- | | | 2.38- | |
Inception | | | | 0.77- | | | 4.33 | |
(12/31/97) | | |
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CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURNS* |
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| | Sit Science and Technology Growth Fund | | S&P 500 Index |
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1 Year | | | | 8.78%- | | | 6.32% | |
3 Years | | | | 21.54 | | | 26.95 | |
5 Years | | | | 71.74- | | | 11.33- | |
Inception | | | | 5.66- | | | 37.42 | |
(12/31/97) | | |
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*As of 6/30/05. | | | | | | | **Not annualized. | |
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Performance figures are historical and do not guarantee future results. Investment returns and principal value will vary, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell shares. Average annual total returns include changes in share price as well as reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains. Management fees and administrative expenses are included in the Fund’s performance; however, fees and expenses are not incorporated in the S&P 500 Index. |
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The sum of $10,000 invested at inception (12/31/97) and held until 6/30/05 would have declined to $9,434 in the Fund or grown to $13,742 in the S&P 500 Index.
| w | Genentech, Inc. |
| w | Google, Inc. |
| w | Kyphon, Inc. |
| w | Yahoo!, Inc. |
| w | Broadcom Corp. |
| w | Rimage Corp. |
| w | St. Jude Medical, Inc. |
| w | Harris Corp. |
| w | Juniper Networks, Inc. |
| w | SAP, A.D.R. |
| | Total Number of Holdings: 62 |
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| Sit Science and Technology Growth Fund
Portfolio of Investments - June 30, 2005
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| Quantity | | Name of Issuer | | Market Value ($)(1) |
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Common Stocks (93.7%) (2) | | |
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Electronic Technology (33.7%) (2) | | |
| 6,800 | | Agilent Technologies, Inc. (3) | | | | 156,536 | |
| 6,600 | | Analog Devices, Inc. | | | | 246,246 | |
| 7,900 | | Apple Computer, Inc. (3) | | | | 290,799 | |
| 11,000 | | Broadcom Corp. (3) | | | | 390,610 | |
| 16,000 | | Cisco Systems, Inc. (3) | | | | 305,760 | |
| 5,500 | | Dell Computer Corp. (3) | | | | 217,305 | |
| 20,300 | | EMC Corp. (3) | | | | 278,313 | |
| 6,600 | | Hewlett-Packard Co. | | | | 155,166 | |
| 11,200 | | Intel Corp. | | | | 291,872 | |
| 7,000 | | Intervoice, Inc. (3) | | | | 60,410 | |
| 13,617 | | Juniper Networks, Inc. (3) | | | | 342,876 | |
| 6,000 | | Lam Research Corp. (3) | | | | 173,640 | |
| 6,800 | | Network Appliance, Inc. (3) | | | | 192,236 | |
| 9,600 | | Qualcomm, Inc. | | | | 316,896 | |
| 13,000 | | Radyne ComStream, Inc. (3) | | | | 112,775 | |
| 2,000 | | Research In Motion, Ltd. (3) | | | | 147,500 | |
| 18,185 | | Rimage Corp. (3) | | | | 386,068 | |
| 1,000 | | Silicon Image, Inc. (3) | | | | 10,260 | |
| 40,200 | | Sonus Networks, Inc. (3) | | | | 192,156 | |
| 12,800 | | Standard Microsystems Corp. (3) | | | | 299,264 | |
| 5,000 | | Tessera Technologies, Inc. (3) | | | | 167,050 | |
| 6,800 | | Xilinx, Inc. | | | | 173,400 | |
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| |
| | | | | | | 4,907,138 | |
| |
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Health Services (1.9%) | | |
| 3,000 | | Quality Systems, Inc. | | | | 142,140 | |
| 5,000 | | Radiation Therapy Services, Inc.(3) | | | | 132,750 | |
| |
| |
| | | | | | | 274,890 | |
| |
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Health Technology (25.0%) | | |
| 4,800 | | Amgen, Inc. (3) | | | | 290,208 | |
| 5,000 | | Boston Scientific Corp. (3) | | | | 135,000 | |
| 3,700 | | Celgene Corp. (3) | | | | 150,849 | |
| 5,100 | | Connetics Corp. (3) | | | | 89,964 | |
| 37,000 | | Elan Corp., A.D.R (3) | | | | 252,340 | |
| 7,000 | | Encysive Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (3) | | | | 75,670 | |
| 3,400 | | Eyetech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (3) | | | | 42,976 | |
| 4,500 | | Foxhollow Technologies, Inc. (3) | | | | 172,215 | |
| 7,000 | | Genentech, Inc. (3) | | | | 561,960 | |
| 3,500 | | Gen-Probe, Inc. (3) | | | | 126,805 | |
| 3,900 | | Gilead Sciences, Inc. (3) | | | | 171,561 | |
| 8,600 | | Given Imaging, Ltd. (3) | | | | 196,166 | |
| 13,800 | | Kyphon, Inc. (3) | | | | 480,102 | |
| 4,600 | | Medtronic, Inc. | | | | 238,234 | |
| 17,400 | | NuVasive, Inc. (3) | | | | 289,188 | |
| 8,200 | | St. Jude Medical, Inc. (3) | | | | 357,602 | |
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| |
| | | | | | | 3,630,840 | |
| |
| |
Producer Manufacturing (2.4%) | | |
| 11,200 | | Harris Corp. | | | | 349,552 | |
| |
| |
Retail Trade (1.0%) | | |
| 4,300 | | eBay, Inc. (3) | | | | 141,943 | |
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Technology Services (29.7%) | | |
| 10,000 | | Adobe Systems, Inc. | | | | 286,200 | |
| 7,400 | | Amdocs, Ltd. (3) | | | | 195,582 | |
| 4,400 | | ANSYS, Inc. (3) | | | | 156,244 | |
| 8,000 | | Autodesk, Inc. | | | | 274,960 | |
| 10,800 | | Business Objects, A.D.R. (3) | | | | 284,040 | |
| 6,000 | | Check Point Software Technology (3) | | | | 118,800 | |
| 8,200 | | Cognos, Inc. (3) | | | | 279,948 | |
| 1,800 | | Google, Inc. (3) | | | | 529,470 | |
| 2,000 | | J2 Global Communications, Inc. (3) | | | | 68,880 | |
| 7,800 | | McAfee, Inc. (3) | | | | 204,204 | |
| 4,000 | | Mercury Interactive Corp. (3) | | | | 153,440 | |
| 8,500 | | Microsoft Corp. | | | | 211,140 | |
| 6,600 | | NAVTEQ (3) | | | | 245,388 | |
| 8,600 | | Oracle Corp. (3) | | | | 113,520 | |
| 7,800 | | SAP, A.D.R. | | | | 337,740 | |
| 10,500 | | Symantec Corp. (3) | | | | 228,270 | |
| 5,600 | | Veritas Software Corp. (3) | | | | 136,640 | |
| 12,000 | | Yahoo!, Inc. (3) | | | | 415,800 | |
| 25,000 | | Zix Corp. (3) | | | | 78,250 | |
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| | | | | | | 4,318,516 | |
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Total common stocks | | | 13,622,879 | |
(cost: $12,194,398) | |
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Short-Term Securities (4.8%) (2) | | | | |
| 699,000 | | Sit Money Market Fund, 2.66% (4) | | | | 699,000 | |
(cost: $699,000) | |
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Total investments in securities | | | | |
(cost: $12,893,398) (5) | | | $14,321,879 | |
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See accompanying notes to portfolios of investments on page 42.
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The Sit Developing Markets Growth Fund returned +31.32% for the fiscal year-end outperforming the MSCI Emerging Markets Index which increased +30.77%. The Fund’s holdings in Taiwan, China, Mexico, and the Czech Republic contributed positively to the relative performance while Israel and Russia partially offset this positive contribution.
In Asia, the Fund had a weighting of 54.5% versus 56.3% for the Index. China’s growth of +8.5% in 2005 and at least +6.0% in 2006 should drive growth throughout Asia. To capture Asia’s growing need for energy and clean water, we purchased China Oilfield Services, Thai Oil, Xinao Gas, and Manila Water. With India experiencing strong growth throughout all major industries along with outsourcing, we added Infosys Technologies and Reliance Industries. Finally, to take advantage of the growth in the LCD market and the strength of the U.S. consumer, we added AU Optronics in Taiwan.
The Fund had a weighting of 21.3% in Latin America versus the Index weight of 18.9%. We are maintaining an overweight in Latin America, primarily through consumer and energy plays such as Homex (Mexican homebuilder), Tenaris (Argentinean seamless steel pipes), AES Tiete, and Tele Norte Leste (Brazilian wireless telecom).
We materially increased our weight in Europe to 8.1% versus the Index at 10.1% as we believe Eastern Europe should experience strong growth as it “catches up” with Western Europe. We purchased Central European Distribution Corp. (beverage distributor), OTP Bank (Hungary’s largest depository bank), and National Bank of Greece, as well as increased our positions in Central European Media Enterprises (television broadcaster) and two Russian wireless telecommunication companies (Mobile Telesystems and VimpelCom).
In the Middle East and Africa, the Fund had a weighting of 6.7%, underweight the Index at 14.7%. The underweight is due to our 0.0% weight in Africa, as we see better prospects in other emerging countries. During the past year we increased our exposure to Israel by buying Lipman Electronic Engineering (electronic payment terminals) and Shamir Optical (progressive lenses) and by increasing Amdocs (billing software) and Teva Pharmaceuticals (generic drugs).
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE AND STRATEGY |
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The Fund seeks to maximize long-term capital appreciation. The Fund seeks to achieve its objective by investing at least 80% of its net assets in common stocks of companies domiciled or operating in a developing market. In selecting investments for the Fund, the Sub-Adviser begins by selecting countries or regions in which to invest by considering several factors affecting the economy and equity market of foreign countries and regions. After the country and regional allocations are determined, the Sub-Adviser seeks industries and sectors that appear to have strong earnings growth prospects. Within the selected industries and sectors, the Sub-Adviser invests in foreign growth-oriented companies it believes exhibit the potential for superior growth.
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| Net Asset Value 6/30/05: | | $12.97 Per Share | | |
| 6/30/04: | | $9.89 Per Share | | |
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| Total Net Assets: | | $10.6 Million | | |
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| Weighted Average Market Cap: | | $36.5 Billion | | |
PORTFOLIO STRUCTURE - BY REGION (% OF TOTAL NET ASSETS) |
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AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS* |
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| | Sit Developing Markets Growth Fund | | MSCI Emerging Markets Index | | Lipper Emerging Markets Index |
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3 Month** | | | | 4.01% | | | 3.00% | | | 3.91% | |
6 Month** | | | | 7.99 | | | 4.24 | | | 5.29 | |
1 Year | | | | 31.32 | | | 30.77 | | | 33.85 | |
5 Years | | | | 0.55- | | | 4.87 | | | 7.88 | |
10 Years | | | | 3.36 | | | 1.83 | | | 4.77 | |
Inception | | | | 2.53 | | | 1.51 | | | 4.16 | |
(7/1/94) | | |
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CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURNS* |
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| | Sit Developing Markets Growth Fund | | MSCI Emerging Markets Index | | Lipper Emerging Markets Index |
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1 Year | | | | 31.32% | | | 30.77% | | | 33.85% | |
5 Years | | | | 2.73- | | | 26.86 | | | 46.13 | |
10 Years | | | | 39.15 | | | 19.90 | | | 59.36 | |
Inception | | | | 31.59 | | | 17.95 | | | 56.65 | |
(7/1/94) | | |
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*As of 6/30/05. | | | | | | | .Not annualized** | |
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Performance figures are historical and do not guarantee future results. Investment returns and principal value will vary, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell shares. Average annual total returns include changes in share price as well as reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains. Management fees and administrative expenses are included in the Fund’s performance; however, fees and expenses are not incorporated in the MSCI Emerging Markets Index. The Lipper averages and indices are obtained from Lipper Analytical Services, Inc., a large independent evaluator of mutual funds. |
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The sum of $10,000 invested at inception (7/1/94) and held until 6/30/05 would have increased to $13,159 in the Fund, or $11,795 in the Morgan Stanley Capital Int’l Emerging Markets Index assuming reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains.
PORTFOLIO STRUCTURE - BY SECTOR (% OF TOTAL NET ASSETS) |
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| Sit Developing Markets Growth Fund Portfolio of Investments — June 30, 2005
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| w | Samsung Electronics |
| w | Petrochina Co. |
| w | India Fund |
| w | BHP Billiton Limited, A.D.R. |
| w | Anglo American p.l.c. |
| w | Petrobras |
| w | NII Holdings, Inc. |
| w | Central European Media Enterprises, Ltd. |
| w | Amdocs, Ltd. |
| w | America Movil, A.D.R. |
| | Total Number of Holdings: 66 |
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| Quantity | | Name of Issuer | | Market Value ($)(1) |
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Common Stocks (87.3%) (2) Africa/Middle East (6.7%) Israel (6.7%) | | |
| 8,700 | | Amdocs, Ltd. (Technology Services) (3) | | | | 229,941 | |
| 2,500 | | Given Imaging, Ltd. (Health Technology) (3) | | | | 57,025 | |
| 6,850 | | Lipman (Electronic Technology) (3) | | | | 210,775 | |
| 1,500 | | Shamir Optical Industry, Ltd. (Health Technology) (3) | | | | 24,225 | |
| 6,100 | | Teva Pharmaceutical, A.D.R. (Health Technology) | | | | 189,954 | |
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| | | | | | | 711,920 | |
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Asia (51.2%) Australia (4.3%) | | |
| 11,510 | | BHP Billiton, Ltd., A.D.R. (Non-Energy Minerals) | | | | 314,223 | |
| 1,200 | | Rio Tinto, A.D.R, (Non-Energy Minerals) | | | | 146,304 | |
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| | | | | | | 460,527 | |
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China/Hong Kong (11.4%) | | |
| 238,000 | | China Oilfield Services, Ltd. (Industrial Services) | | | | 88,026 | |
| 55,000 | | Hongkong Land Holdings, Ltd. (Finance) | | | | 153,450 | |
| 5,400 | | HSBC Holdings p.l.c. (Finance) | | | | 86,836 | |
| 512,000 | | PetroChina Co. (Energy Minerals) | | | | 378,732 | |
| 222,508 | | Ports Design, Ltd. (Retail Trade) | | | | 161,729 | |
| 10,000 | | Sun Hung Kai Properties, Ltd. (Finance) | | | | 98,735 | |
| 118,000 | | Tsingtao Brewery Co., Ltd. (Consumer Non-Durables) | | | | 126,754 | |
| 160,000 | | Xinao Gas Holdings, Ltd. (Utlities) | | | | 111,150 | |
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| |
| | | | | | | 1,205,412 | |
| |
| |
India (3.6%) | | |
| 6,500 | | ICICI Bank, A.D.R. (Finance) | | | | 142,025 | |
| 700 | | Infosys Technologies, Ltd., A.D.R. (Technology Services) | | | | 54,229 | |
| 6,200 | | Reliance Industries, Ltd., G.D.R. (Energy Minerals) | | | | 180,606 | |
| |
| |
| | | | | | | 376,860 | |
| |
| |
Indonesia (0.7%) | | |
| 3,400 | | PT Telekomunikasi (Communications) | | | | 70,890 | |
| |
| |
Malaysia (2.1%) | | |
| 71,100 | | Astro All Asia Networks, p.l.c. (Consumer Services) | | | | 101,972 | |
| 47,000 | | Maxis Berhad (Communications) | | | | 119,974 | |
| |
| |
| | | | | | | 221,946 | |
| |
| |
Phillipines (2.3%) | | |
| 1,680,000 | | Manila Water Co. (Utilities) (3) | | | | 189,254 | |
| 110,500 | | Semirara Mining Corp. (Energy Minerals) (3) | | | | 50,384 | |
| |
| |
| | | | | | | 239,638 | |
| |
| |
Russia (4.3%) | | |
| 5,200 | | LUKOIL, A.D.R. (Energy Minerals) | | | | 191,256 | |
| 4,000 | | Mobile Telesystems, A.D.R. (Communications) | | | | 134,600 | |
| 3,800 | | Vimpel Communications, A.D.R. (Communications) (3) | | | | 129,314 | |
| |
| |
| | | | | | | 455,170 | |
| |
| |
Singapore (1.1%) | | |
| 109,000 | | Starhub, Ltd. (Communications) (3) | | | | 118,218 | |
| |
| |
South Korea (13.4%) | | |
| 700 | | Cheil Communications, Inc. (Commercial Services) | | | | 131,737 | |
| 16,007 | | Industrial Bank of Koea (Finance) | | | | 148,865 | |
| 2,200 | | Kookmin Bank (Finance) | | | | 100,155 | |
| 600 | | Kookmin Bank, A.D.R. (Finance) | | | | 27,348 | |
| 1,800 | | POSCO, A.D.R. (Non-Energy Minerals) | | | | 79,146 | |
| 1,099 | | Samsung Electronics (Electronic Technology) | | | | 525,308 | |
| 8,100 | | Shinhan Financial Group (Finance) | | | | 210,827 | |
| 420 | | Shinsegae Co., Ltd. (Retail Trade) | | | | 132,888 | |
| 3,100 | | SK Telecom Co., A.D.R. (Communications) | | | | 63,240 | |
| |
| |
| | | | | | | 1,419,514 | |
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| |
Taiwan (4.1%) | | |
| 2,500 | | AU Optronics Corp. (Electronic Tech.) | | | | 42,350 | |
| 52,000 | | Cathay Financial Holding Co., Ltd. (Finance) | | | | 104,936 | |
| 86,887 | | Chinatrust Financial Holding Co., Ltd. (Finance) | | | | 94,814 | |
| 107,583 | | Taiwan Semiconductor Co. (Electronic Technology) | | | | 187,497 | |
| |
| |
| | | | | | | 429,597 | |
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| Quantity | | Name of Issuer | | Market Value ($)(1) |
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Thailand (3.9%) | | |
| 68,000 | | Advanced Info Service Public Co., Ltd. (Communications) | | | | 161,278 | |
| 37,600 | | Bangkok Bank Public Co., Ltd. (Finance) (3) | | | | 98,277 | |
| 278,800 | | Land & Houses Public Co., Ltd. (Consumer Durables) | | | | 47,231 | |
| 68,200 | | Thai Public Oil Co. (Energy Minerals) | | | | 104,809 | |
| |
| |
| | | | | | | 411,595 | |
| |
| |
Europe (8.1%) Czech Republic (2.2%) | | |
| 4,900 | | Central European Media Enterprises, Ltd. (Consumer Services) (3) | | | | 237,062 | |
| |
| |
Greece (1.5%) | | |
| 14,200 | | National Bank of Greece S.A., A.D.R. (Finance) | | | | 97,270 | |
| 1,500 | | Tsakos Energy Navigation, Ltd., A.D.R. (Transportation) | | | | 58,155 | |
| |
| |
| | | | | | | 155,425 | |
| |
| |
Hungary (0.5%) | | |
| 800 | | OTP Bank, G.D.R. (Finance) | | | | 52,920 | |
| |
| |
Poland (1.2%) | | |
| 3,500 | | Central European Distribution Corp. (Consumer Non-Durables) (3) | | | | 130,655 | |
| |
| |
United Kingdom (2.7%) | | |
| 12,100 | | Anglo American p.l.c. (Non-Energy Minerals) | | | | 283,902 | |
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| |
Latin America (21.3% Argentina (0.5%) | | |
| 700 | | Tenaris S.A., A.D.R. (Industrial Services) | | | | 54,789 | |
| |
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Brazil (11.4%) | | |
| 9,200 | | AES Tiete S.A. (Utilities) | | | | 163,625 | |
| 5,979 | | Banco Bradesco S.A. (Finance) | | | | 210,171 | |
| 7,300 | | Companhia Vale do Rio Doce, A.D.R. (Non-Energy Minerals) | | | | 213,744 | |
| 3,883 | | Embraer de Aeronautica, A.D.R. (Transportation) | | | | 128,411 | |
| 3,900 | | Pao de Acucar, A.D.R. (Retail Trade) | | | | 77,571 | |
| 5,860 | | Petrobras (Energy Minerals) | | | | 267,007 | |
| 8,600 | | Tele Norte Leste Participacoes, A.D.R. (Communications) | | | | 143,190 | |
| |
| |
| | | | | | | 1,203,719 | |
| |
| |
Mexico (9.4%) | | |
| 3,600 | | America Movil, A.D.R. (Communications) | | | | 214,596 | |
| 2,400 | | Grupo Televisa S.A., A.D.R. (Consumer Services) | | | | 149,016 | |
| 4,200 | | Homex, A.D.R. (Consumer Durables) (3) | | | | 115,164 | |
| 4,000 | | NII Holdings, Inc. (Communications) (3) | | | | 255,760 | |
| 3,800 | | Telefonos de Mexico, A.D.R. (Communications) | | | | 71,782 | |
| 45,270 | | Wal-Mart de Mexico (Retail Trade) | | | | 183,677 | |
| |
| |
| | | | | | | 989,995 | |
| |
| |
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Total common stocks | | | 9,229,754 | |
(cost: $6,482,030) | |
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Closed-End Mutual Fund (3.3%) (2) | | | | |
| 11,840 | | India Fund (Consumer Services) | | | | 353,424 | |
(cost: $177,086) | |
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Short-Term Securities (9.2%) (2) | | | | |
| 969,000 | | Sit Money Market Fund, 2.66% (4) | | | | 969,000 | |
(cost: $969,000) | |
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Total investments in securities | | | | |
(cost: $7,628,116) (5) | | | $10,552,178 | |
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See accompanying notes to portfolios of investments on page 42.
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| (1) | | Securities are valued by procedures described in note 1 to the financial statements. |
| (2) | | Percentage figures indicate percentage of total net assets. |
| (3) | | Presently non-income producing securities. |
| (4) | | This security represents an investment in an affiliated party. See note 3 to the accompanying financial statements. |
| (5) | | At June 30, 2005, the cost of securities for federal income tax purposes and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost were as follows: |
| | Balanced Fund | | Dividend Growth Fund | | Large Cap Growth Fund | | Mid Cap Growth Fund |
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Cost for federal income tax purposes | | | $ | 11,126,090 | | $ | 13,284,889 | | $ | 59,083,362 | | $ | 153,068,452 | |
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Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments: | | |
Gross unrealized appreciation | | | $ | 1,703,995 | | $ | 1,030,819 | | $ | 14,750,431 | | $ | 56,411,192 | |
Gross unrealized depreciation | | | | (491,878 | ) | | (268,203 | ) | | (4,049,603 | ) | | (8,384,396 | ) |
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| |
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Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | $ | 1,212,117 | | $ | 762,616 | | $ | 10,700,828 | | $ | 48,026,796 | |
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| | International Growth Fund | | Small Cap Growth Fund | | Science and Technology Growth Fund | | Developing Markets Growth Fund |
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Cost for federal income tax purposes | | | $ | 25,338,130 | | $ | 137,021,964 | | $ | 13,031,385 | | $ | 7,628,116 | |
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Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments: | | |
Gross unrealized appreciation | | | $ | 5,328,368 | | $ | 49,719,356 | | $ | 2,724,929 | | $ | 3,029,544 | |
Gross unrealized depreciation | | | | (1,426,769 | ) | | (7,656,531 | ) | | (1,434,435 | ) | | (105,482 | ) |
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| |
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Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | $ | 3,901,599 | | $ | 42,062,825 | | $ | 1,290,494 | | $ | 2,924,062 | |
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ASSETS | Balanced Fund
| | Dividend Growth Fund
| | Large Cap Growth Fund
| | Mid Cap Growth Fund
| | International Growth Fund
| | Small Cap Growth Fund
| | Science and Technology Growth Fund
| | Developing Markets Growth Fund
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Investments in securities, at | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
identified cost | | | $ | 11,038,437 | | $ | 13,253,785 | | $ | 58,962,259 | | $ | 152,880,150 | | $ | 25,335,294 | | $ | 137,016,775 | | $ | 12,893,398 | | $ | 7,628,116 | |
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Investments in securities, at | | |
market value – see accompanying | | |
schedules for detail | | | $ | 12,266,207 | | $ | 13,689,505 | | $ | 65,846,190 | | $ | 194,332,248 | | $ | 28,692,729 | | $ | 174,447,789 | | $ | 13,622,879 | | $ | 9,583,178 | |
Investments in affiliated mutual funds | | | | 72,000 | | | 358,000 | | | 3,938,000 | | | 6,763,000 | | | 547,000 | | | 4,637,000 | | | 699,000 | | | 969,000 | |
Cash in bank on demand deposit | | | | 884 | | | 213 | | | 569 | | | 1,465 | | | 1,373 | | | 1,550 | | | 364 | | | 387 | |
Accrued interest and dividends receivable | | | | 46,116 | | | 24,118 | | | 69,976 | | | 73,870 | | | 76,238 | | | 42,496 | | | 2,256 | | | 28,023 | |
Receivable for investment securities sold | | | | — | | | 174,830 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 1,797,786 | | | 252,884 | | | — | |
Other receivables | | | | — | | | 6 | | | 10,723 | | | — | | | — | | | 52,142 | | | — | | | 5,458 | |
Receivable for Fund shares sold | | | | — | | | 68,598 | | | 16 | | | — | | | — | | | 6,245 | | | — | | | 160,484 | |
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Total assets | | | | 12,385,207 | | | 14,315,270 | | | 69,865,474 | | | 201,170,583 | | | 29,317,340 | | | 180,985,008 | | | 14,577,383 | | | 10,746,530 | |
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LIABILITIES | | |
Disbursements in excess of |
cash balances | | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Payable for investment securities purchased | | | | 117,541 | | | 107,928 | | | 144,774 | | | 1,384,045 | | | 94,129 | | | 211,904 | | | — | | | 91,022 | |
Payable for Fund shares redeemed | | | | — | | | — | | | 1,902 | | | 370 | | | — | | | 8,813 | | | 4,811 | | | 63,787 | |
Cash portion of dividends | | |
payable to shareholders | | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Other payables | | | | 6,192 | | | — | | | — | | | 148,733 | | | 30,302 | | | — | | | 13,716 | | | 326 | |
Accrued investment management | | |
and advisory services fee | | | | 10,228 | | | 11,675 | | | 58,454 | | | 188,534 | | | 40,922 | | | 219,361 | | | 16,649 | | | 16,501 | |
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Total liabilities | | | | 133,961 | | | 119,603 | | | 205,130 | | | 1,721,682 | | | 165,353 | | | 440,078 | | | 35,176 | | | 171,636 | |
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Net assets applicable to | | |
outstanding capital stock | | | $ | 12,251,246 | | $ | 14,195,667 | | $ | 69,660,344 | | $ | 199,448,901 | | $ | 29,151,987 | | $ | 180,544,930 | | $ | 14,542,207 | | $ | 10,574,894 | |
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Net assets consist of: |
Capital (par value and paid-in surplus) | | | $ | 16,416,280 | | $ | 13,215,769 | | $ | 80,723,851 | | $ | 192,824,657 | | $ | 59,530,530 | | $ | 201,620,264 | | $ | 35,237,804 | | $ | 9,997,025 | |
Undistributed (distributions in excess of) |
net investment income | | | | 52,795 | | | 64,122 | | | 86,094 | | | — | | | 153,860 | | | — | | | — | | | 51,306 | |
Accumulated net realized gain (loss) | | |
from security transactions and | | |
foreign currency transactions | | | | (5,517,599 | ) | | 122,056 | | | (21,971,532 | ) | | (41,590,854 | ) | | (34,434,621 | ) | | (63,143,348 | ) | | (22,124,078 | ) | | (2,397,397 | ) |
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) |
on investments and |
foreign currency transactions | | | | 1,299,770 | | | 793,720 | | | 10,821,931 | | | 48,215,098 | | | 3,902,218 | | | 42,068,014 | | | 1,428,481 | | | 2,923,960 | |
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| | | $ | 12,251,246 | | $ | 14,195,667 | | $ | 69,660,344 | | $ | 199,448,901 | | $ | 29,151,987 | | $ | 180,544,930 | | $ | 14,542,207 | | $ | 10,574,894 | |
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Outstanding shares | | | | 843,387 | | | 1,269,273 | | | 2,032,629 | | | 17,683,908 | | | 2,367,846 | | | 6,508,875 | | | 1,591,754 | | | 815,289 | |
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Net asset value per share of | | |
outstanding capital stock | | | $ | 14.53 | | $ | 11.18 | | $ | 34.27 | | $ | 11.28 | | $ | 12.31 | | $ | 27.74 | | $ | 9.14 | | $ | 12.97 | |
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See accompanying notes to financial statements on page 52.
| Balanced Fund
| | Dividend Growth Fund
| | Large Cap Growth Fund
| | Mid Cap Growth Fund
| | International Growth Fund
| | Small Cap Growth Fund
| | Science and Technology Growth Fund
| | Developing Markets Growth Fund
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Investment income: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income: | | |
Dividends* | | | $ | 142,171 | | $ | 264,782 | | $ | 889,481 | | $ | 829,331 | | $ | 650,605 | | $ | 687,480 | | $ | 50,543 | | $ | 217,555 | |
Interest | | | | 199,566 | | | 12,444 | | | 42,591 | | | 126,091 | | | 9,945 | | | 57,528 | | | 6,937 | | | 5,995 | |
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Total income | | | | 341,737 | | | 277,226 | | | 932,072 | | | 955,422 | | | 660,550 | | | 745,008 | | | 57,480 | | | 223,550 | |
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Expenses (note 3): | | |
Investment management and |
advisory services fee | | | | 120,216 | | | 94,298 | | | 624,057 | | | 2,440,857 | | | 593,769 | | | 2,677,362 | | | 239,494 | | | 175,433 | |
Less fees and expenses absorbed | | |
by investment adviser | | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (195,269 | ) | | (112,335 | ) | | — | | | (23,949 | ) | | — | |
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Total net expenses | | | | 120,216 | | | 94,298 | | | 624,057 | | | 2,245,588 | | | 481,434 | | | 2,677,362 | | | 215,545 | | | 175,433 | |
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Net investment income (loss) | | | | 221,521 | | | 182,928 | | | 308,015 | | | (1,290,166 | ) | | 179,116 | | | (1,932,354 | ) | | (158,065 | ) | | 48,117 | |
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Realized and unrealized gain (loss) on |
investments: |
Net realized gain (loss) | | | | 200,246 | | | 174,285 | | | 1,598,533 | | | 18,274,052 | | | 1,683,427 | | | 2,422,217 | | | 614 | | | 449,916 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation |
(depreciation) on investments and |
foreign currency transactions | | | | 426,322 | | | 671,537 | | | 2,685,949 | | | 1,928,476 | | | 1,267,378 | | | 15,168,019 | | | (1,479,200 | ) | | 1,886,718 | |
Realized gain (loss) on foreign | | |
currency transactions | | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (3,346 | ) | | — | | | — | | | 3,383 | |
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Net gain (loss) on investments | | | | 626,568 | | | 845,822 | | | 4,284,482 | | | 20,202,528 | | | 2,947,459 | | | 17,590,236 | | | (1,478,586 | ) | | 2,340,017 | |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets | | |
resulting from operations | | | $ | 848,089 | | $ | 1,028,750 | | $ | 4,592,497 | | $ | 18,912,362 | | $ | 3,126,575 | | $ | 15,657,882 | | $ | (1,636,651 | ) | $ | 2,388,134 | |
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* Dividends are net of foreign withholding tax of $53,603 and $17,477 in the International Growth Fund and Developing Markets Growth Fund, respectively.
See accompanying notes to financial statements on page 52.
| Balanced Fund
| | Dividend Growth Fund
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| Year ended June 30, 2005
| | Year ended June 30, 2004
| | Year ended June 30, 2005
| | Six months ended June 30, 2004
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Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | | $ | 221,521 | | $ | 249,536 | | $ | 182,928 | | | 47,194 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | | | | 200,246 | | | (328,461 | ) | | 174,285 | | | (52,229 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation | | |
(depreciation) on investments and | | |
foreign currency transactions | | | | 426,322 | | | 1,977,363 | | | 671,537 | | | 122,183 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on foreign currency |
transactions | | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting | | |
from operations | | | | 848,089 | | | 1,898,438 | | | 1,028,750 | | | 117,148 | |
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Distributions to shareholders from: |
Net investment income | | | | (226,000 | ) | | (273,000 | ) | | (146,000 | ) | | (20,000 | ) |
Net realized gains on investments | | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
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Total distributions | | | | (226,000 | ) | | (273,000 | ) | | (146,000 | ) | | (20,000 | ) |
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Capital share transactions: |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | | 1,225,645 | | | 2,328,446 | | | 7,459,382 | | | 6,831,427 | |
Reinvested distributions | | | | 223,911 | | | 270,870 | | | 128,579 | | | 16,785 | |
Payments for shares redeemed | | | | (2,261,666 | ) | | (7,848,359 | ) | | (1,146,817 | ) | | (73,587 | ) |
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Increase (decrease) in net assets from |
capital share transactions | | | | (812,110 | ) | | (5,249,043 | ) | | 6,441,144 | | | 6,774,625 | |
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Total increase (decrease) in net assets | | | | (190,021 | ) | | (3,623,605 | ) | | 7,323,894 | | | 6,871,773 | |
Net assets |
Beginning of period | | | | 12,441,267 | | | 16,064,872 | | | 6,871,773 | | | — | |
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End of period* | | | $ | 12,251,246 | | $ | 12,441,267 | | $ | 14,195,667 | | | 6,871,773 | |
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Capital transactions in shares: | | |
Sold | | | | 87,493 | | | 176,186 | | | 685,735 | | | 683,421 | |
Reinvested distributions | | | | 16,112 | | | 20,770 | | | 12,085 | | | 1,659 | |
Redeemed | | | | (161,837 | ) | | (584,099 | ) | | (106,290 | ) | | (7,337 | ) |
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Net increase (decrease) | | | | (58,232 | ) | | (387,143 | ) | | 591,530 | | | 677,743 | |
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* includes undistributed net investment income | | | $ | 52,795 | | $ | 57,274 | | $ | 64,122 | | $ | 27,194 | |
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| Large Cap Growth Fund
| | Mid Cap Growth Fund
| | International Growth Fund
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| Year ended June 30, 2005
| | Year ended June 30, 2004
| | Year ended June 30, 2005
| | Year ended June 30, 2004
| | Year ended June 30, 2005
| | Year ended June 30, 2004
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Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | | $ | 308,015 | | $ | 11,089 | | $ | (1,290,166 | ) | $ | (1,353,672 | ) | $ | 179,116 | | $ | 65,690 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | | | | 1,598,533 | | | 35,909 | | | 18,274,052 | | | 5,815,043 | | | 1,683,427 | | | (1,775,854 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation | | |
(depreciation) on investments and | | |
foreign currency transactions | | | | 2,685,949 | | | 10,525,661 | | | 1,928,476 | | | 39,458,539 | | | 1,267,378 | | | 12,560,072 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on foreign currency |
transactions | | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (3,346 | ) | | 491 | |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting | | |
from operations | | | | 4,592,497 | | | 10,572,659 | | | 18,912,362 | | | 43,919,910 | | | 3,126,575 | | | 10,850,399 | |
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Distributions to shareholders from: |
Net investment income | | | | (233,010 | ) | | (43,757 | ) | | — | | | — | | | (88,998 | ) | | (424,155 | ) |
Net realized gains on investments | | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
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Total distributions | | | | (233,010 | ) | | (43,757 | ) | | — | | | — | | | (88,998 | ) | | (424,155 | ) |
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Capital share transactions: |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | | 11,464,016 | | | 6,125,777 | | | 11,260,285 | | | 20,601,327 | | | 2,548,414 | | | 41,670,314 | |
Reinvested distributions | | | | 226,798 | | | 42,592 | | | — | | | — | | | 85,684 | | | 372,107 | |
Payments for shares redeemed | | | | (10,164,271 | ) | | (12,246,650 | ) | | (35,669,542 | ) | | (29,747,977 | ) | | (10,801,021 | ) | | (66,720,583 | ) |
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Increase (decrease) in net assets from |
capital share transactions | | | | 1,526,543 | | | (6,078,281 | ) | | (24,409,257 | ) | | (9,146,650 | ) | | (8,166,923 | ) | | (24,678,162 | ) |
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Total increase (decrease) in net assets | | | | 5,886,030 | | | 4,450,621 | | | (5,496,895 | ) | | 34,773,260 | | | (5,129,346 | ) | | (14,251,918 | ) |
Net assets |
Beginning of period | | | | 63,774,314 | | | 59,323,693 | | | 204,945,796 | | | 170,172,536 | | | 34,281,333 | | | 48,533,251 | |
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End of period* | | | $ | 69,660,344 | | $ | 63,774,314 | | $ | 199,448,901 | | $ | 204,945,796 | | $ | 29,151,987 | | $ | 34,281,333 | |
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Capital transactions in shares: | | |
Sold | | | | 343,372 | | | 206,906 | | | 1,082,405 | | | 2,202,389 | | | 212,627 | | | 4,305,121 | |
Reinvested distributions | | | | 6,710 | | | 1,477 | | | — | | | — | | | 6,944 | | | 34,907 | |
Redeemed | | | | (312,867 | ) | | (416,723 | ) | | (3,433,755 | ) | | (3,270,060 | ) | | (900,411 | ) | | (6,461,642 | ) |
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Net increase (decrease) | | | | 37,215 | | | (208,340 | ) | | (2,351,350 | ) | | (1,067,671 | ) | | (680,840 | ) | | (2,121,614 | ) |
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* includes undistributed net investment income | | | $ | 86,094 | | $ | 11,089 | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | 153,860 | | $ | 67,088 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements on page 52.
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| Sit Mutual Funds
Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
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| Small Cap Growth Fund
| | Science and Technology Growth Fund
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| Year ended June 30, 2005
| | Year ended June 30, 2004
| | Year ended June 30, 2005
| | Year ended June 30, 2004
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Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | | $ | (1,932,354 | ) | $ | (2,315,536 | ) | $ | (158,065 | ) | $ | (212,838 | ) |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | | | | 2,422,217 | | | 14,565,264 | | | 614 | | | (1,707,683 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation | | |
(depreciation) on investments and | | |
foreign currency transactions | | | | 15,168,019 | | | 18,475,012 | | | (1,479,200 | ) | | 5,578,478 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on foreign currency |
transactions | | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
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| |
|
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting | | |
from operations | | | | 15,657,882 | | | 30,724,740 | | | (1,636,651 | ) | | 3,657,957 | |
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Distributions to shareholders from: |
Net investment income | | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Net realized gains on investments | | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
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Total distributions | | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
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Capital share transactions: |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | | 10,163,917 | | | 47,306,303 | | | 1,110,784 | | | 4,677,690 | |
Reinvested distributions | | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Payments for shares redeemed | | | | (45,087,231 | ) | | (61,132,401 | ) | | (3,985,450 | ) | | (4,481,796 | ) |
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Increase (decrease) in net assets from |
capital share transactions | | | | (34,923,314 | ) | | (13,826,098 | ) | | (2,874,666 | ) | | 195,894 | |
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Total increase (decrease) in net assets | | | | (19,265,432 | ) | | 16,898,642 | | | (4,511,317 | ) | | 3,853,851 | |
Net assets |
Beginning of period | | | | 199,810,362 | | | 182,911,720 | | | 19,053,524 | | | 15,199,673 | |
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End of period* | | | $ | 180,544,930 | | $ | 199,810,362 | | $ | 14,542,207 | | $ | 19,053,524 | |
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Capital transactions in shares: | | |
Sold | | | | 406,347 | | | 1,954,480 | | | 120,559 | | | 513,364 | |
Reinvested distributions | | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Redeemed | | | | (1,796,847 | ) | | (2,506,823 | ) | | (429,929 | ) | | (500,435 | ) |
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Net increase (decrease) | | | | (1,390,500 | ) | | (552,343 | ) | | (309,370 | ) | | 12,929 | |
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* includes undistributed net investment income | | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | — | |
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| Developing Markets Growth Fund
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| Year ended June 30, 2005
| | Year ended June 30, 2004
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Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | | $ | 48,117 | | $ | 34,037 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | | | | 449,916 | | | 719,270 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation | | |
(depreciation) on investments and | | |
foreign currency transactions | | | | 1,886,718 | | | 1,166,461 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on foreign currency |
transactions | | | | 3,383 | | | 51 | |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting | | |
from operations | | | | 2,388,134 | | | 1,919,819 | |
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Distributions to shareholders from: |
Net investment income | | | | (13,238 | ) | | (49,000 | ) |
Net realized gains on investments | | | | — | | | — | |
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Total distributions | | | | (13,238 | ) | | (49,000 | ) |
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Capital share transactions: |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | | 5,091,018 | | | 11,204,371 | |
Reinvested distributions | | | | 12,927 | | | 47,680 | |
Payments for shares redeemed | | | | (4,934,365 | ) | | (13,669,722 | ) |
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Increase (decrease) in net assets from |
capital share transactions | | | | 169,580 | | | (2,417,671 | ) |
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Total increase (decrease) in net assets | | | | 2,544,476 | | | (546,852 | ) |
Net assets |
Beginning of period | | | | 8,030,418 | | | 8,577,270 | |
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End of period* | | | $ | 10,574,894 | | $ | 8,030,418 | |
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Capital transactions in shares: | | |
Sold | | | | 427,219 | | | 1,243,812 | |
Reinvested distributions | | | | 1,121 | | | 4,895 | |
Redeemed | | | | (425,079 | ) | | (1,493,266 | ) |
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Net increase (decrease) | | | | 3,261 | | | (244,559 | ) |
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* includes undistributed net investment income | | | $ | 51,306 | | $ | 13,044 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements on page 52.
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(1) | | Summary of Significant Accounting Policies |
| Sit Mutual Funds are no-load funds, and are registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (as amended) as diversified, open-end management investment companies, or series thereof. The Sit Developing Markets Growth, Sit Small Cap Growth, Sit Dividend Growth, Sit International Growth, Sit Balanced, and Sit Science and Technology Growth Funds are series funds of Sit Mutual Funds, Inc. |
| This report covers the equity funds of the Sit Mutual Funds (the Funds). Each fund has 10 billion authorized shares of capital stock with a par value of $0.001. The investment objective for each Fund is as follows: |
|
Fund | | Investment Objective | |
|
Balanced | | Long-term capital growth consistent with the preservation of principal and to provide regular income. | |
|
Dividend Growth | | Provide regular income that exceeds the dividend yield of the S&P 500 Index and that grows over a period of years. Secondarily, maximize long-term capital appreciation. | |
|
Large Cap Growth Fund, Inc. | | Maximize long-term capital appreciation. | |
|
Mid Cap Growth Fund, Inc. | | Maximize long-term capital appreciation. | |
|
International Growth | | Maximize long-term growth. | |
|
Small Cap Growth | | Maximize long-term capital appreciation. | |
|
Science and Technology Growth Fund | | Maximize long-term capital appreciation. | |
|
Developing Markets Growth | | Maximize long-term capital appreciation. | |
|
| Significant accounting policies followed by the Funds are summarized below: |
| Short-Term Trading (Redemption) Fees The Funds (except Balanced) charge a redemption fee equal to 2.00% of the proceeds on shares held for less than 30 calendar days. The fee is retained by the Fund for the benefit of its long-term shareholders and accounted for as an addition to paid in capital. |
| Investments in Securities Investments in securities traded on national or international securities exchanges are valued at the last reported sales price prior to the time when assets are valued. Securities traded on the over-the-counter market are valued at the last reported sales price or if the last sales price is not available at the last reported bid price. The sale and bid prices are obtained from independent pricing services. Debt securities maturing more than 60 days are priced by an independent pricing service. When market |
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| quotations are not readily available, or when the Advisor becomes aware that a significant event impacting the value of a security or group of securities has occurred after the closing of the exchange on which the security or securities principally trade, but before the calculation of the daily net asset value, securities are valued at fair value as determined in good faith using procedures established by the Board of Directors. Debt securities maturing in less than 60 days when acquired, or which subsequently are within 60 days of maturity, are valued at amortized cost. |
| Security transactions are accounted for on the date the securities are purchased or sold. Securities gains and losses are calculated on the identified-cost basis. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date or upon the receipt of ex-dividend notification in the case of certain foreign securities. Interest, including level-yield amortization of long-term bond premium and discount, is recorded on the accrual basis. |
| Line of Credit The Funds have a $25,000,000 committed line of credit through PNC Bank, N.A., whereby the Funds may borrow for the temporary funding of shareholder redemptions or for other temporary purposes. Interest is charged to each Fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the Federal Funds Rate plus fifty basis points (0.50%). The Funds had no borrowings outstanding during the year ended June 30, 2005. |
| Illiquid Securities Each Fund currently limits investments in illiquid securities to 15% of net assets. At June 30, 2005, there were no securities held by the Funds deemed illiquid by the investment adviser. Pursuant to the guidelines adopted by the Board of Directors, certain unregistered securities are determined to be liquid and are not included within the limitation specified above. |
| Foreign Currency Translations and Forward Foreign Currency Contracts The market value of securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies for Developing Markets Growth Fund and International Growth Fund are translated daily into U.S. dollars at the closing rate of exchange (approximately 12:30 PM E.S.T.). Purchases and sales of securities, income and expenses are translated at the exchange rate on the transaction date. Dividend and interest income includes currency exchange gains (losses) realized between the accrual and payment dates on such income. Exchange gains (losses) may also be realized between the trade and settlement dates on security and forward contract transactions. For securities denominated in foreign currencies, the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates on realized and unrealized gains or losses is reflected as a component of such gains or losses. |
| The Developing Markets Growth and International Growth Funds may enter into forward foreign currency exchange contracts for operational purposes and to protect against adverse exchange rate fluctuation. The net U.S. dollar value of foreign currency underlying all contractual commitments held by the Funds and the resulting unrealized appreciation or depreciation is determined using foreign currency exchange rates from an independent pricing service. The Funds are subject to the credit risk that the other party will not complete the obligations of the contract. |
| Federal Taxes The Funds’ policy is to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute all of its taxable income to shareholders. Therefore, no income tax provision is required. Also, in order to avoid the payment of any federal excise taxes, the Funds will distribute substantially all of their net investment income and net realized gains on a calendar year basis. |
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| Sit Mutual Funds
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
|
| Net investment income and net realized gains differ for financial statement and tax purposes because of losses deferred due to “wash sale” transactions. A “wash sale” occurs when a Fund sells a security that it has acquired within a period beginning thirty days before and ending thirty days after the date of sale (a sixty one day period). The character of distributions made during the year for net investment income or net realized gains may also differ from its ultimate characterization for tax purposes. Also, due to the timing of dividend distributions, the fiscal year in which amounts are distributed may differ from the year that the income or realized gains (losses) were recorded by the Funds. The tax character of distributions paid during the fiscal years ended June 30, was as follows: |
| Year Ended June 30, 2005: |
| Ordinary Income | | Long Term Capital Gain | | Total |
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Balanced | | | $ | 226,000 | | | — | | $ | 226,000 | |
Dividend Growth | | | | 146,000 | | | — | | | 146,000 | |
Large Cap Growth | | | | 233,010 | | | — | | | 233,010 | |
Mid Cap Growth | | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
International Growth | | | | 88,998 | | | — | | | 88,998 | |
Small Cap Growth | | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Science & Technology Growth | | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Developing Markets Growth | | | | 13,238 | | | — | | | 13,238 | |
| Year Ended June 30, 2004: |
| Ordinary Income | | Long Term Capital Gain | | Total |
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Balanced | | | $ | 273,000 | | | -- | | $ | 273,000 | |
Dividend Growth | | | | 20,000 | | | — | | | 20,000 | |
Large Cap Growth | | | | 43,757 | | | — | | | 43,757 | |
Mid Cap Growth | | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
International Growth | | | | 424,155 | | | — | | | 424,155 | |
Small Cap Growth | | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Science & Technology Growth | | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Developing Markets Growth | | | | 49,000 | | | — | | | 49,000 | |
| As of June 30, 2005, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows: |
| Undistributed Ordinary Income | | Accumulated Capital Gain (Loss) | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
---|
Balanced | | | $ | 52,795 | | $ | (5,429,946 | ) | $ | 1,212,117 | |
Dividend Growth | | | | 74,513 | | | 142,769 | | | 762,616 | |
Large Cap Growth | | | | 86,094 | | | (21,850,429 | ) | | 10,700,828 | |
Mid Cap Growth | | | | — | | | (41,402,552 | ) | | 48,026,796 | |
International Growth | | | | 155,624 | | | (34,433,548 | ) | | 3,899,382 | |
Small Cap Growth | | | | — | | | (63,138,159 | ) | | 42,062,825 | |
Science & Technology Growth | | | | — | | | (21,986,091 | ) | | 1,290,494 | |
Developing Markets Growth | | | | 51,306 | | | (2,397,397 | ) | | 2,923,960 | |
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| Undistributed net investment income and accumulated net realized gains (losses) from the Statements of Assets and Liabilities have been increased (decreased) by current permanent book-to-tax differences resulting in reclassifications as follows: |
| Undistributed net investment income | | Accumulated net realized gains (losses) | | Additional paid-in capital |
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Mid Cap Growth | | | | 1,290,166 | | | — | | | (1,290,166 | ) |
International Growth | | | | (3,346 | ) | | 3,346 | | | — | |
Small Cap Growth | | | | 1,932,354 | | | — | | | (1,932,354 | ) |
Science & Technology Growth | | | | 158,065 | | | — | | | (158,065 | ) |
Developing Markets Growth | | | | 3,383 | | | (3,383 | ) | | — | |
| As of June 30, 2005, for federal income tax purposes, some Funds have capital loss carryovers which, if not offset by subsequent capital gains, will begin to expire as follows: |
| Loss Carryover | | Expiration Years |
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Balanced | | | $ | 5,429,946 | | | 2010-2013 | |
Large Cap Growth | | | | 21,850,429 | | | 2010-2012 | | |
Mid Cap Growth | | | | 41,402,552 | | | 2010-2012 | |
International Growth | | | | 34,433,548 | | | 2009-2014 | |
Small Cap Growth | | | | 63,138,159 | | | 2010-2012 | |
Science & Technology Growth | | | | 21,986,091 | | | 2010-2013 | |
Developing Markets Growth | | | | 2,397,397 | | | 2008-2011 | |
| Distributions Distributions to shareholders are recorded as of the close of business on the record date. Such distributions are payable in cash or reinvested in additional shares of the Funds’capital stock. Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid quarterly for the Balanced and Dividend Growth Funds and declared and paid annually for Science and Technology Growth, Developing Markets Growth, Small Cap Growth, International Growth, Mid Cap Growth, and Large Cap Growth Funds. Distributions from net realized gains, if any, will be made annually for each of the Funds. |
| Concentration of Investments The Developing Markets Growth Fund may concentrate investments in countries with limited or developing capital markets which may involve greater risks than investments in more developed markets and the prices of such investments may be volatile. The consequences of political, social or economic changes in these markets may have disruptive effects on the market prices of the Fund’s investments and the income it generates, as well as the Fund’s ability to repatriate such amounts. |
| Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported results. Actual results could differ from those estimates. |
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| Sit Mutual Funds
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
|
(2) | | Investment Security Transactions |
| Purchases of and proceeds from sales and maturities of investment securities, other than short-term securities, for the period ended June 30, 2005, were as follows: |
| Purchases ($) | | Proceeds ($) |
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Balanced Fund | | | | 4,294,083 | | | 4,722,893 | |
Dividend Growth | | | | 11,327,050 | | | 4,976,368 | |
Large Cap Growth Fund | | | | 14,159,570 | | | 15,325,153 | |
Mid Cap Growth Fund | | | | 75,773,499 | | | 101,192,760 | |
International Growth Fund | | | | 8,917,016 | | | 16,649,347 | |
Small Cap Growth Fund | | | | 59,807,177 | | | 97,634,030 | |
Science and Technology Growth Fund | | | | 5,945,218 | | | 9,567,656 | |
Developing Markets Growth Fund | | | | 2,515,962 | | | 3,227,907 | |
(3) | | Expenses Investment Adviser |
| The Funds each have entered into an investment management agreement with Sit Investment Associates, Inc. (SIA), under which SIA manages the Funds’ assets and provides research, statistical and advisory services, and pays related office rental, executive expenses and executive salaries. The current fee for investment management and advisory services is based on the average daily net assets of the Funds at the annual rate of: |
| Contractual Management Fee | | Net of Adviser’s Voluntary Fee Waiver |
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Balanced Fund | | | 1.00% | | | 1.00% | | |
Dividend Growth Fund | | | 1.00% | | | 1.00% | | |
Large Cap Growth Fund | | | 1.00% | | | 1.00% | | |
Mid Cap Growth Fund | | | 1.25% | | | 1.15% | | |
International Growth Fund | | | 1.85% | | | 1.50% | | |
Small Cap Growth Fund | | | 1.50% | | | 1.50% | | |
Science and Technology Growth Fund | | | 1.50% | | | 1.35% | | |
Developing Markets Growth Fund | | | 2.00% | | | 2.00% | | |
| SIA is obligated to pay all of the Funds’ expenses (excluding extraordinary expenses, stock transfer taxes, interest, brokerage commissions and other transaction charges relating to investing activities). |
| For the periods through December 31, 2005 the Adviser has agreed to limit the management fee of the Mid Cap Growth Fund, Science and Technology Growth Fund, and International Growth Fund to 1.15%, 1.35%, and 1.50% of the Fund’s average daily net assets, respectively. |
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| The Funds invest in the Sit Money Market Fund. The terms of such transactions were identical to those of non-related entities except that, to avoid duplicate investment advisory fees, SIA remits to each Fund an amount equal to all fees otherwise due to them under their investment management agreement for the assets invested in the Sit Money Market Fund. The Funds owned the following shares as of June 30, 2005: |
| | Shares |
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| Balanced Fund | | | | 72,000 |
| Dividend Growth Fund | | | | 358,000 | | |
| Large Cap Growth Fund | | | | 3,938,000 |
| Mid Cap Growth Fund | | | | 6,763,000 |
| International Growth Fund | | | | 547,000 |
| Small Cap Growth Fund | | | | 4,637,000 |
| Science and Technology Growth Fund | | | | 699,000 |
| Developing Markets Growth Fund | | | | 969,000 |
| Investment Sub-Adviser SIA has entered into a sub-advisory arrangement with an affiliated international investment adviser, Sit/Kim International Investment Associates, Inc. (“SKI”). SKI provides investment research information and portfolio management service for the Developing Markets Growth Fund and International Growth Fund. Generally, as compensation for its services under the sub-advisory agreement, SIA pays SKI a monthly fee of 1/12 of .75% (.65% net of waiver for the International Growth Fund) on the first $100 million of each Fund’s average daily net assets, 1/12 of .50% on the next $100 million of average daily net assets and 1/12 of .40% of average daily net assets in excess of $200 million. SKI has agreed to waive any fees under the agreement to the extent that cumulative out of pocket expenses of each Fund borne by SIA exceed the cumulative fees received by SIA pursuant to each Fund’s investment management agreement. In accordance with the agreement, fees of $274,425 were paid or payable to SKI for the year ended June 30, 2005. |
| Transactions with affiliates The investment adviser, affiliates of the investment adviser, directors and officers of the Funds as a whole owned the following shares as of June 30, 2005: |
| | Shares | | % Shares Outstanding |
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| Balanced Fund | | | | 233,543 | | 27.7 | |
| Dividend Growth Fund | | | | 406,942 | | 32.1 | | |
| Large Cap Growth Fund | | | | 499,026 | | 24.6 | |
| Mid Cap Growth Fund | | | | 3,235,739 | | 18.3 | |
| International Growth Fund | | | | 759,351 | | 32.1 | |
| Small Cap Growth Fund | | | | 958,918 | | 14.7 | |
| Science and Technology Growth Fund | | | | 696,157 | | 43.7 | |
| Developing Markets Growth Fund | | | | 179,811 | | 22.1 | |
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| Years Ended June 30,
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| 2005 | | 2004 | | 2003 | | 2002 | | 2001 |
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|
Net Asset Value: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | $ | 13.80 | | $ | 12.47 | | $ | 12.29 | | $ | 15.33 | | $ | 19.18 | |
|
Operations: |
Net investment income (2) | | | | .26 | | | .21 | | | .29 | | | .36 | | | .46 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains |
(losses) on investments | | | | .73 | | | 1.34 | | | .22 | | | (3.01 | ) | | (3.51 | ) |
|
Total from operations | | | | .99 | | | 1.55 | | | .51 | | | (2.65 | ) | | (3.05 | ) |
|
Distributions to Shareholders: |
From net investment income | | | | (.26 | ) | | (.22 | ) | | (.33 | ) | | (.38 | ) | | (.48 | ) |
From realized gains | | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (.01 | ) | | (.32 | ) |
|
Total distributions | | | | (.26 | ) | | (.22 | ) | | (.33 | ) | | (.39 | ) | | (.80 | ) |
|
Net Asset Value: |
End of period | | | $ | 14.53 | | $ | 13.80 | | $ | 12.47 | | $ | 12.29 | | $ | 15.33 | |
|
Total investment return (1) | | | | 7.28 | % | | 12.53 | % | | 4.43 | % | | (17.62 | %) | | (16.39 | %) |
|
Net assets at end of period (000’s omitted) | | | $ | 12,251 | | $ | 12,441 | | $ | 16,065 | | $ | 17,825 | | $ | 24,947 | |
|
Ratios: |
Expenses to average daily net assets | | | | 1.00 | % | | 1.00 | % | | 1.00 | % | | 1.00 | % | | 1.00 | % |
Net investment income to average daily net assets | | | | 1.84 | % | | 1.58 | % | | 2.54 | % | | 2.52 | % | | 2.89 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate (excluding short-term securities) | | | | 36.32 | % | | 44.82 | % | | 48.86 | % | | 53.53 | % | | 63.32 | % |
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(1) | Total investment return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of distributions at net asset value. |
(2) | The net investment income (loss) per share is based on average shares outstanding for the period. |
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| Sit Dividend Growth Fund
Financial Highlights
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| Year Ended June 30, 2005 | | Six months Ended June 30, 2004 |
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|
Net Asset Value: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | $ | 10.14 | | $ | 10.00 | |
|
Operations: |
Net investment income (loss) (2) | | | | .21 | | | .08 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains |
(losses) on investments | | | | 1.01 | | | .10 | |
|
Total from operations | | | | 1.22 | | | .18 | |
|
Distributions to Shareholders: |
From net investment income | | | | (.18 | ) | | (.04 | ) |
From realized gains | | | | — | | | — | |
|
Total distributions | | | | (.18 | ) | | (.04 | ) |
|
Net Asset Value: |
End of period | | | $ | 11.18 | | $ | 10.14 | |
|
Total investment return (1) | | | | 12.12 | % | | 1.75 | % |
|
Net assets at end of period (000’s omitted) | | | $ | 14,196 | | $ | 6,872 | |
|
Ratios: |
Expenses to average daily net assets | | | | 1.00 | % | | 1.00 | % (3) |
Net investment income (loss) to average daily net assets | | | | 1.94 | % | | 1.79 | % (3) |
Portfolio turnover rate (excluding short-term securities) | | | | 54.89 | % | | 13.67 | % |
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(1) | Total investment return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of distributions at net asset value. |
(2) | The net investment income (loss) per share is based on average shares outstanding for the period. |
(3) | Percentages are adjusted to an annual rate. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements on page 52.
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| Sit Large Cap Growth Fund
Financial Highlights |
| Years Ended June 30,
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| 2005 | | 2004 | | 2003 | | 2002 | | 2001 |
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|
Net Asset Value: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | $ | 31.96 | | $ | 26.92 | | $ | 26.40 | | $ | 38.99 | | $ | 63.66 | |
|
Operations: |
Net investment income (loss) (2) | | | | .16 | | | .01 | | | .02 | | | (.08 | ) | | (.16 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gains |
(losses) on investments | | | | 2.27 | | | 5.05 | | | .50 | | | (12.17 | ) | | (19.48 | ) |
|
Total from operations | | | | 2.43 | | | 5.06 | | | .52 | | | (12.25 | ) | | (19.64 | ) |
|
Distributions to Shareholders: |
From net investment income | | | | (.12 | ) | | (.02 | ) | | — | | | — | | | — | |
From realized gains | | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (.34 | ) | | (5.03 | ) |
|
Total distributions | | | | (.12 | ) | | (.02 | ) | | — | | | (.34 | ) | | (5.03 | ) |
|
Net Asset Value: |
End of period | | | $ | 34.27 | | $ | 31.96 | | $ | 26.92 | | $ | 26.40 | | $ | 38.99 | |
|
Total investment return (1) | | | | 7.62 | % | | 18.81 | % | | 1.97 | % | | (31.63 | %) | | (32.92 | %) |
|
Net assets at end of period (000’s omitted) | | | $ | 69,660 | | $ | 63,774 | | $ | 59,324 | | $ | 63,839 | | $ | 122,829 | |
|
Ratios: |
Expenses to average daily net assets | | | | 1.00 | % | | 1.00 | % | | 1.00 | % | | 1.00 | % | | 1.00 | % |
Net investment income (loss) to average daily net assets | | | | 0.49 | % | | 0.02 | % | | 0.08 | % | | (0.25 | %) | | (0.33 | %) |
Portfolio turnover rate (excluding short-term securities) | | | | 23.22 | % | | 29.71 | % | | 33.40 | % | | 34.74 | % | | 45.26 | % |
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(1) | Total investment return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of distributions at net asset value. |
(2) | The net investment income (loss) per share is based on average shares outstanding for the period. |
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| Sit Mid Cap Growth Fund
Financial Highlights
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| Years Ended June 30,
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| 2005 | | 2004 | | 2003 | | 2002 | | 2001 |
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|
Net Asset Value: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | $ | 10.23 | | $ | 8.06 | | $ | 7.91 | | $ | 12.37 | | $ | 23.57 | |
|
Operations: |
Net investment income (loss) (3) | | | | (.07 | ) | | (.07 | ) | | (.05 | ) | | (.07 | ) | | (.08 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gains |
(losses) on investments | | | | 1.12 | | | 2.24 | | | .20 | | | (4.16 | ) | | (7.05 | ) |
|
Total from operations | | | | 1.05 | | | 2.17 | | | .15 | | | (4.23 | ) | | (7.13 | ) |
|
Distributions to Shareholders: |
From net investment income | | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
From realized gains | | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (.23 | ) | | (4.07 | ) |
|
Total distributions | | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (.23 | ) | | (4.07 | ) |
|
Net Asset Value: |
End of period | | | $ | 11.28 | | $ | 10.23 | | $ | 8.06 | | $ | 7.91 | | $ | 12.37 | |
|
Total investment return (1) | | | | 10.26 | % | | 26.92 | % | | 1.90 | % | | (34.66 | %) | | (35.21 | %) |
|
Net assets at end of period (000’s omitted) | | | $ | 199,449 | | $ | 204,946 | | $ | 170,173 | | $ | 181,347 | | $ | 360,037 | |
|
Ratios: |
Expenses to average daily net assets | | | | 1.15 | % (2) | | 1.15 | % (2) | | 1.15 | % (2) | | 1.15 | % (2) | | 1.06 | % (2) |
Net investment income (loss) to average daily net assets | | | | (0.66 | %) (2) | | (0.71 | %) (2) | | (0.73 | %) (2) | | (0.79 | %) (2) | | (0.49 | %) (2) |
Portfolio turnover rate (excluding short-term securities) | | | | 39.74 | % | | 65.14 | % | | 53.19 | % | | 60.88 | % | | 56.21 | % |
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(1) | Total investment return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of distributions at net asset value. |
(2) | Total Fund expenses are contractually limited to 1.25% of average daily net assets. However, during the years ended June 30, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, and 2001, the investment adviser voluntarily absorbed expenses that were otherwise payable by the Fund. Had the Fund incurred these expenses, the ratio of expenses to average daily net assets would have been 1.25% for each of these periods and the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average daily net assets would have been (0.76%), (0.81%), (0.83%), (0.89%), and (0.68%), respectively. |
(3) | The net investment income (loss) per share is based on average shares outstanding for the period. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements on page 52.
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| Sit International Growth Fund
Financial Highlights
|
| Years Ended June 30,
|
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| 2005 | | 2004 | | 2003 | | 2002 | | 2001 |
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|
Net Asset Value: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | $ | 11.24 | | $ | 9.39 | | $ | 10.79 | | $ | 14.61 | | $ | 23.58 | |
|
Operations: |
Net investment income (loss) (3) | | | | .07 | | | .01 | | | .07 | | | (.03 | ) | | (.03 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gains |
(losses) on investments | | | | 1.03 | | | 1.92 | | | (1.47 | ) | | (3.79 | ) | | (8.42 | ) |
|
Total from operations | | | | 1.10 | | | 1.93 | | | (1.40 | ) | | (3.82 | ) | | (8.45 | ) |
|
Distributions to Shareholders: |
From net investment income | | | | (.03 | ) | | (.08 | ) | | — | | | — | | | — | |
From realized gains | | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (.52 | ) |
|
Total distributions | | | | (.03 | ) | | (.08 | ) | | — | | | — | | | (.52 | ) |
|
Net Asset Value: |
End of period | | | $ | 12.31 | | $ | 11.24 | | $ | 9.39 | | $ | 10.79 | | $ | 14.61 | |
|
Total investment return (1) | | | | 9.80 | % | | 20.63 | % | | (12.97 | %) | | (26.15 | %) | | (36.43 | %) |
|
Net assets at end of period (000’s omitted) | | | $ | 29,152 | | $ | 34,281 | | $ | 48,533 | | $ | 69,820 | | $ | 123,085 | |
|
Ratios: |
Expenses to average daily net assets | | | | 1.50 | % (2) | | 1.50 | % (2) | | 1.50 | % (2) | | 1.50 | % (2) | | 1.50 | % (2) |
Net investment income (loss) to average daily net assets | | | | 0.56 | % (2) | | 0.14 | % (2) | | 0.81 | % (2) | | (0.22 | %) (2) | | (0.20 | %) (2) |
Portfolio turnover rate (excluding short-term securities) | | | | 28.27 | % | | 44.37 | % | | 21.02 | % | | 25.78 | % | | 25.22 | % |
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(1) | Total investment return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of distributions at net asset value. |
(2) | Total Fund expenses are contractually limited to 1.85% of average daily net assets. However, during the years ended June 30, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, and 2001, the investment adviser voluntarily absorbed expenses that were otherwise payable by the Fund. Had the Fund incurred these expenses, the ratio of expenses to average daily net assets would have been 1.85% for each of these periods and the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average daily net assets would have have been 0.21%, (.21%), 0.46%, (0.57%), and (0.55%), respectively. |
(3) | The net investment income (loss) per share is based on average shares outstanding for the period. |
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| Sit Small Cap Growth Fund
Financial Highlights
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| Years Ended June 30,
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| 2005 | | 2004 | | 2003 | | 2002 | | 2001 |
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Net Asset Value: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | $ | 25.29 | | $ | 21.64 | | $ | 21.06 | | $ | 28.99 | | $ | 41.35 | |
|
Operations: |
Net investment income (loss) (2) | | | | (.27 | ) | | (.27 | ) | | (.18 | ) | | (.24 | ) | | (.13 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gains |
(losses) on investments | | | | 2.72 | | | 3.92 | | | .76 | | | (7.65 | ) | | (11.65 | ) |
|
Total from operations | | | | 2.45 | | | 3.65 | | | .58 | | | (7.89 | ) | | (11.78 | ) |
|
Distributions to Shareholders: |
From realized gains | | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (.04 | ) | | (.58 | ) |
|
Total distributions | | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (.04 | ) | | (.58 | ) |
|
Net Asset Value: | | |
End of period | | | $ | 27.74 | | $ | 25.29 | | $ | 21.64 | | $ | 21.06 | | $ | 28.99 | |
|
Total investment return (1) | | | | 9.69 | % | | 16.87 | % | | 2.75 | % | | (27.24 | %) | | (28.79 | %) |
|
Net assets at end of period (000’s omitted) | | | $ | 180,545 | | $ | 199,810 | | $ | 182,912 | | $ | 180,684 | | $ | 227,888 | |
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Ratios: | | |
Expenses to average daily net assets | | | | 1.50 | % | | 1.50 | % | | 1.50 | % | | 1.50 | % | | 1.50 | % |
Net investment income (loss) to average daily net assets | | | | (1.08 | %) | | (1.10 | %) | | (1.00 | %) | | (0.99 | %) | | (0.41 | %) |
Portfolio turnover rate (excluding short-term securities) | | | | 33.75 | % | | 65.79 | % | | 59.98 | % | | 65.25 | % | | 39.91 | % |
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(1) | Total investment return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of distributions at net asset value. |
(2) | The net investment income (loss) per share is based on average shares outstanding for the period. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements on page 52.
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| Sit Science and Technology Growth Fund
Financial Highlights
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| Years Ended June 30,
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| 2005 | | 2004 | | 2003 | | 2002 | | 2001 |
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Net Asset Value: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | $ | 10.02 | | $ | 8.05 | | $ | 7.52 | | $ | 15.23 | | $ | 33.38 | |
|
Operations: |
Net investment income (loss) (3) | | | | (.09 | ) | | (.11 | ) | | (.07 | ) | | (.12 | ) | | (.19 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gains |
(losses) on investments | | | | (.79 | ) | | 2.08 | | | .60 | | | (7.58 | ) | | (17.10 | ) |
|
Total from operations | | | | (.88 | ) | | 1.97 | | | .53 | | | (7.70 | ) | | (17.29 | ) |
|
Distributions to Shareholders: |
From net investment income | | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
From realized gains | | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (.01 | ) | | (.86 | ) |
|
Total distributions | | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (.01 | ) | | (.86 | ) |
|
Net Asset Value: |
End of period | | | $ | 9.14 | | $ | 10.02 | | $ | 8.05 | | $ | 7.52 | | $ | 15.23 | |
|
Total investment return (1) | | | | (8.78 | %) | | 24.47 | % | | 7.05 | % | | (50.57 | %) | | (52.96 | %) |
|
Net assets at end of period (000’s omitted) | | | $ | 14,542 | | $ | 19,054 | | $ | 15,200 | | $ | 14,018 | | $ | 30,453 | |
|
|
Ratios: |
Expenses to average daily net assets | | | | 1.35 | % (2) | | 1.35 | % (2) | | 1.35 | % (2) | | 1.35 | % (2) | | 1.29 | % (2) |
Net investment income (loss) to average net assets | | | | (0.99 | %) (2) | | (1.20 | %) (2) | | (1.05 | %) (2) | | (1.06 | %) (2) | | (0.94 | %) (2) |
Portfolio turnover rate (excluding short-term securities) | | | | 37.55 | % | | 55.54 | % | | 49.67 | % | | 76.78 | % | | 34.59 | % |
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(1) | Total investment return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of distributions at net asset value. |
(2) | Total Fund expenses are contractually limited to 1.50% of average daily net assets. However, during the years ended June 30, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, and 2001, the investment adviser voluntarily absorbed expenses that were otherwise payable by the Fund. Had the Fund incurred these expenses, the ratio of expenses to average daily net assets would have been 1.50% for each of these periods and the ratio of net investment income (loss) to average daily net assets would have been (1.14%), (1.35%), (1.20%), (1.21%), and (1.15%), respectively. |
(3) | The net investment income (loss) per share is based on average shares outstanding for the period. |
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| Sit Developing Markets Growth Fund
Financial Highlights
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Net Asset Value: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | $ | 9.89 | | $ | 8.12 | | $ | 8.10 | | $ | 9.17 | | $ | 13.43 | |
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Operations: |
Net investment income (loss) (2) | | | | .06 | | | .04 | | | .02 | | | (.02 | ) | | — | |
Net realized and unrealized gains |
(losses) on investments | | | | 3.04 | | | 1.78 | | | — | | | (1.05 | ) | | (4.26 | ) |
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Total from operations | | | | 3.10 | | | 1.82 | | | .02 | | | (1.07 | ) | | (4.26 | ) |
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Distributions to Shareholders: |
From net investment income | | | | (.02 | ) | | (.05 | ) | | — | | | — | | | — | |
From realized gains | | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
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Total distributions | | | | (.02 | ) | | (.05 | ) | | — | | | — | | | — | |
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Net Asset Value: |
End of period | | | $ | 12.97 | | $ | 9.89 | | $ | 8.12 | | $ | 8.10 | | $ | 9.17 | |
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Total investment return (1) | | | | 31.32 | % | | 22.48 | % | | 0.25 | % | | (11.66 | %) | | (31.72 | %) |
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Net assets at end of period (000’s omitted) | | | $ | 10,575 | | $ | 8,030 | | $ | 8,577 | | $ | 11,250 | | $ | 13,877 | |
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Ratios: |
Expenses to average daily net assets | | | | 2.00 | % | | 2.00 | % | | 2.00 | % | | 2.00 | % | | 2.00 | % |
Net investment income (loss) to average daily net assets | | | | 0.55 | % | | 0.37 | % | | 0.31 | % | | (0.20 | %) | | 0.02 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate (excluding short-term securities) | | | | 29.54 | % | | 33.72 | % | | 6.61 | % | | 25.40 | % | | 21.87 | % |
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(1) | Total investment return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of distributions at net asset value. |
(2) | The net investment income (loss) per share is based on average shares outstanding for the period. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements on page 52.
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The Board of Directors and Shareholders
Sit Large Cap Growth Fund, Inc.
Sit Mid Cap Growth Fund, Inc.
Sit Mutual Funds, Inc.:
We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities, including the schedules of portfolios of investments, of Sit Balanced Fund (a series of Sit Mutual Funds, Inc.), Sit Dividend Growth Fund (a series of Sit Mutual Funds, Inc.), Sit Large Cap Growth Fund, Inc., Sit Mid Cap Growth Fund, Inc., Sit International Growth Fund (a series of Sit Mutual Funds, Inc.), Sit Small Cap Growth Fund (a series of Sit Mutual Funds, Inc.), Sit Science and Technology Growth Fund (a series of Sit Mutual Funds, Inc.), and Sit Developing Markets Growth Fund (a series of Sit Mutual Funds, Inc.) as of June 30, 2005, the related statements of operations for the year then ended, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the years or periods in the two-year period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the years or periods in the five-year period then ended. These financial statements and the financial highlights are the responsibility of fund management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and the financial highlights based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of June 30, 2005, by correspondence with the custodian and brokers or by other appropriate auditing procedures when replies from brokers were not received. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Sit Balanced Fund, Sit Dividend Growth Fund, Sit Large Cap Growth Fund, Sit Mid Cap Growth Fund, Sit International Growth Fund, Sit Small Cap Growth Fund, Sit Science and Technology Growth Fund, and Sit Developing Markets Growth Fund as of June 30, 2005 and the results of their operations for the year then ended, the changes in their net assets for each of the years or periods in the two-year period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the years or periods in the five-year period then ended, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
KPMG LLP
Minneapolis, Minnesota
August 16, 2005
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As a shareholder of the Funds, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including redemption fees and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; and other Fund expenses. This Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Funds and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
The Example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period January 1, 2005 to June 30, 2005.
Actual Expenses
The first line of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second line of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as redemption fees. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs (redemption fees) were included, your costs would have been higher.
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Balanced Fund | | Beginning Account Value (1/1/05) | | Ending Account Value (6/30/05) | | Expenses Paid During Period* (1/1/05 – 6/30/05) |
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Actual | | $1,000.00 | | $1,016.50 | | $4.97 | |
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Hypothetical | |
(5% return before expenses) | | $1,000.00 | | $1,020.00 | | $4.98 | |
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*Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio of 1.00%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 180/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). |
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Dividend Growth Fund | | Beginning Account Value (1/1/05) | | Ending Account Value (6/30/05) | | Expenses Paid During Period* (1/1/05 – 6/30/05) |
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Actual | | $1,000.00 | | $1,028.60 | | $5.00 | |
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Hypothetical | |
(5% return before expenses) | | $1,000.00 | | $1,020.00 | | $4.98 | |
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*Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio of 1.00%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 180/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). |
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Large Cap Growth Fund | | Beginning Account Value (1/1/05) | | Ending Account Value (6/30/05) | | Expenses Paid During Period* (1/1/05 – 6/30/05) |
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Actual | | $1,000.00 | | $1,009.40 | | $4.95 | |
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Hypothetical | |
(5% return before expenses) | | $1,000.00 | | $1,020.00 | | $4.98 | |
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*Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio of 1.00%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 180/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). |
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Mid Cap Growth Fund | | Beginning Account Value (1/1/05) | | Ending Account Value (6/30/05) | | Expenses Paid During Period* (1/1/05 – 6/30/05) |
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Actual | | $1,000.00 | | $1,019.00 | | $5.73 | |
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Hypothetical | |
(5% return before expenses) | | $1,000.00 | | $1,019.25 | | $5.73 | |
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*Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio of 1.15%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 180/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). |
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International Growth Fund | | Beginning Account Value (1/1/05) | | Ending Account Value (6/30/05) | | Expenses Paid During Period* (1/1/05 – 6/30/05) |
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Actual | | $1,000.00 | | $975.40 | | $7.31 | |
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Hypothetical | |
(5% return before expenses) | | $1,000.00 | | $1,017.50 | | $7.46 | |
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*Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio of 1.50%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 180/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). |
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Small Cap Growth Fund | | Beginning Account Value (1/1/05) | | Ending Account Value (6/30/05) | | Expenses Paid During Period* (1/1/05 – 6/30/05) |
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Actual | | $1,000.00 | | $1,037.80 | | $7.54 | |
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Hypothetical | |
(5% return before expenses) | | $1,000.00 | | $1,017.50 | | $7.46 | |
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*Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio of 1.50%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 180/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). |
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Science and Technology Growth Fund | | Beginning Account Value (1/1/05) | | Ending Account Value (6/30/05) | | Expenses Paid During Period* (1/1/05 – 6/30/05) |
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Actual | | $1,000.00 | | $898.70 | | $6.32 | |
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Hypothetical | |
(5% return before expenses) | | $1,000.00 | | $1,018.25 | | $6.72 | |
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*Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio of 1.35%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 180/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). |
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Developing Markets Growth Fund | | Beginning Account Value (1/1/05) | | Ending Account Value (6/30/05) | | Expenses Paid During Period* (1/1/05 – 6/30/05) |
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Actual | | $1,000.00 | | $1,079.90 | | $10.26 | |
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Hypothetical | |
(5% return before expenses) | | $1,000.00 | | $1,015.00 | | $9.94 | |
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*Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio of 2.00%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 180/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). |
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The Sit Mutual Funds are a family of 13 no-load mutual funds. The eight Stock Funds described in this Stock Funds Annual Report are the Sit Mid Cap Growth Fund, Sit Large Cap Growth Fund, Sit International Growth Fund, Sit Balanced Fund, Sit Developing Markets Growth Fund, Sit Small Cap Growth Fund, Sit Dividend Growth Fund, and the Sit Science and Technology Growth Fund (the “Funds” or individually, a “Fund”). The five Bond Funds within the Sit Mutual Fund family are described in a Bond Funds Annual Report. The Sit Mid Cap Growth Fund and Sit Large Cap Growth Fund, and the corporate issuer of the Sit International Growth Fund, Sit Balanced Fund, Sit Developing Markets Growth Fund, Sit Small Cap Growth Fund, Sit Dividend Growth Fund and the Sit Science and Technology Growth Fund have a Board of Directors and officers. Pursuant to Minnesota law, the Boards of Directors are responsible for the management of the Funds and the establishment of the Funds’ policies. The officers of the Funds manage the day-to-day operation of the Funds. Information pertaining to the directors and officers of the Funds is set forth below. The business address, unless otherwise noted below, is that of the Funds’ investment advier — 3300 IDS Center, 80 South 8th Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402. The Boards have a separate Audit Committee. The Stock Funds’ SAI has additional information about the Fund directors and is available without charge upon request by calling the Sit Funds at 800-332-5580.
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Name, Address and Age | | Position(s) Held with Fund | | Term of Office(1) and Length of Time Served | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years | | Number of Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Director | | Other Directorships Held by Director(4) |
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INTERESTED DIRECTORS: | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Eugene C. Sit (2) Age: 66 | | Director and Chairman | | Director since inception. | | Chairman, CEO and CIO of Sit Investment Associates, Inc. (the “Adviser”); and Sit/Kim International Investment Associates, Inc., (“Sit/Kim”); Director of SIA Securities Corp. (the “Distributor”); and Chairman and CEO of Sit Investment Fixed Income Advisors, Inc. (“SF”) | | 13 | | Corning Incorporated; Smurfit Stone Container Corporation. | |
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William E. Frenzel (2) Age: 76 | | Director | | Director since 1991 or the Fund’s inception if later. | | Guest Scholar at the Brookings Institution and member of several government policy committees, foundations and organizations. Advisory Director of the Adviser; Director of Sit/Kim and SF. | | 13 | | None | |
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INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS: |
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John E. Hulse Age: 72 | | Director | | Director since 1995. | | Trustee, Pacific Gas & Electric Nuclear Decommissioning Trust. | | 13 | | None | |
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Sidney L. Jones Age: 71 | | Director | | Director since 1988 to 1989 and from 1993 or the Fund’s inception if later. | | Lecturer, Washington Campus Consortium of 17 Universities; Senior Advisor to Lawrence and Company, Toronto, Canada. | | 13 | | None | |
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Name, Address and Age | | Position(s) Held with Fund | | Term of Office(1) and Length of Time Served | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years | | Number of Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Director | | Other Directorships Held by Director(4) |
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INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS: (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Bruce C. Lueck Age: 64 | | Director | | Director since 2004. | | President & CIO, Okabena Investment Services, Inc. from 1985 to 2003; Board Member, Okabena Company from 1985 to 2003. | | 13 | | None | |
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Donald Phillips Age: 57 | | Director | | Director of the International Fund since 1993 and since 1990 or the Fund’s inception if later for all other Funds. | | CEO and CIO of WestLB Asset Management (USA) LLC, 4/00 to 3/05. | | 13 | | None | |
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Melvin C. Bahle Age: 85 | | Director Emeritus | | Director Emeritus since 1995. | | Director and/or officer of several foundations and charitable organizations. | | 13 | | None | |
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Peter L. Mitchelson Age: 64 | | Vice Chairman | | Re-Elected by the Boards annually; Officer since inception. | | Director and President of the Adviser; Director and Executive Vice President of Sit/Kim; Director of the Distributor; and Vice Chairman of SF. Director of the Sit Funds through 4/30/02. | | N/A | | N/A | |
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Roger J. Sit (3) Age: 43 | | Executive Vice President | | Re-Elected by the Boards annually; Officer since 1998. | | Present: Executive Vice President – Research and Investment Management of the Adviser; Director, President, COO and Deputy CIO of Sit/ Kim. | | N/A | | N/A | |
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Kent L. Johnson Age: 39 | | Vice President – Investments | | Re-Elected by the Boards annually; Officer since 2003. | | Vice President – Research and Investment Management of the Adviser. | | N/A | | N/A | |
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Ronald D. Sit (3) Age: 45 | | Vice President – Investments | | Re-Elected by the Boards annually; Officer since 1985. | | Vice President – Research and Investment Management of the Adviser. | | N/A | | N/A | |
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Name, Address and Age | | Position(s) Held with Fund | | Term of Office(1) and Length of Time Served | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years | | Number of Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Director | | Other Directorships Held by Director(4) |
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OFFICERS: (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Robert W. Sit (3) Age: 36 | | Vice President – Investments | | Re-Elected by the Boards annually; Officer since 1997. | | Vice President – Research and Investment Management of the Adviser. | | N/A | | N/A | |
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Bryce A. Doty Age: 38 | | Vice President – Investments. Balanced Fund only. | | Re-Elected by the Boards annually; Officer since 1996. | | Vice President and Fixed Income Portfolio Manager of SF. | | N/A | | N/A | |
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Paul E. Rasmussen Age: 44 | | Vice President and Treasurer | | Re-Elected by the Boards annually; Officer since 1994. | | Vice President, Secretary, Controller and Chief Compliance Officer of the Adviser; Vice President, Secretary, and Chief Compliance Officer of Sit/Kim and SF; President of the Distributor. | | N/A | | N/A | |
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Michael J. Radmer Suite 1500 50 South Sixth Street Minneapolis, MN 55402 Age: 60 | | Secretary | | Re-Elected by the Boards annually; Officer since 1984. | | Partner of the Funds’ general counsel, Dorsey & Whitney, LLP. | | N/A | | N/A | |
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Carla J. Rose Age: 39 | | Vice President, Assistant Secretary & Assistant Treasurer | | Re-Elected by the Boards annually; Officer since 2000. | | Vice President, Administration & Deputy Controller of the Adviser; Vice President, Administration and Controller of Sit/Kim; Controller and Treasurer of SF. | | N/A | | N/A | |
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Kelly K. Boston Age: 36 | | Assistant Secretary & Assistant Treasurer | | Re-Elected by the Boards annually; Officer since 2000. | | Staff Attorney of the Adviser. | | N/A | | N/A | |
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(1) | Each Director serves until his resignation, removal or the next meeting of the shareholders at which election of directors is an agenda item and until his successor is duly elected and shall qualify. |
(2) | Directors who are deemed to be “interested person” of the Funds as that term is defined by the Investment Company Act of 1940. Mr. Sit is considered an “interested person” because he is an officer of Sit Investment Associates, Inc., the Fund’s investment adviser. Mr. Frenzel is deemed to be an interested person because he is an advisory director and shareholder of the Fund’s investment adviser. |
(3) | Mr. Roger Sit, Mr. Ronald Sit, and Mr. Robert Sit are sons of Eugene C. Sit. |
(4) | Includes only directorships of companies required to report under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (i.e. public companies) or other investment companies registered under the 1940 Act. |
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We are required by Federal tax regulations to provide shareholders with certain information regarding dividend distributions on an annual fiscal year basis. The figures are for informational purposes only and should not be used for reporting to federal or state revenue agencies. All necessary tax information will be mailed in January each year.
Fund and Payable Date
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Balanced Fund | | | | | |
October 7, 2004 | | | $ | 0.05267 | |
December 15, 2004 | | | | 0.08973 | |
April 8, 2005 | | | | 0.05487 | |
July 8, 2005 | | | | 0.06195 | |
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Dividend Growth Fund | | |
October 7, 2004 | | | $ | 0.03502 | |
December 15, 2004 | | | | 0.05121 | |
April 8, 2005 | | | | 0.05168 | |
July 8, 2005 | | | | 0.04901 | |
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| | | $ | 0.18692 | (c) |
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Large Cap Growth Fund | | |
December 15, 2004 | | | $ | 0.12263 | (d) |
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Developing Markets Growth Fund | | |
December 15, 2004 | | | $ | 0.01602 | (e) |
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International Growth Fund | | |
December 15, 2004 | | | $ | 0.03193 | (e) |
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(a) | Includes distributions of short-term gains, if any, which are taxable as ordinary income. |
(b) | Taxable as ordinary income, 60.58% qualifying for reduced dividend income tax rate for individuals. Taxable as ordinary income, 57.63% qualifying for dividends-received deduction by corporations. |
(c) | Taxable as ordinary income, 100.00% qualifying for reduced dividend income tax rate for individuals. Taxable as ordinary income, 100.00% qualifying for dividends-received deduction by corporations. |
(d) | Taxable as ordinary income, 100.00% qualifying for reduced dividend income tax rate for individuals. Taxable as ordinary income, 100.00% qualifying for dividends-received deduction by corporations. |
(e) | Taxable as ordinary income, 100.00% qualifying for reduced dividend income tax rate for individuals. |
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PROXY VOTING
Each Fund follows certain policies and procedures for voting proxies for securities held in each portfolio. A description of the Funds’ proxy voting polices and procedures is available without charge upon request by calling the Funds at 1-800-332-5580.
Information regarding how each Fund voted proxies relating to its portfolio securities during the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30 is available 1) without charge upon request by calling the Funds at 1-800-332-5580; and 2) on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
AVAILABILITY OF QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO SCHEDULES
The Funds’ annual and semi-annual reports include complete lists of each portfolio’s holdings. For the first and third quarters of each fiscal year, the Funds file their complete schedules of portfolio holdings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Forms N-Q. The Funds’ Forms N-Q are available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The Funds’ Forms N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330. Information on the Funds’ Forms N-Q is also available without charge upon request by calling the Funds at 1-800-332-5580.
RE-APPROVAL OF INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENTS AND SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENTS
At their joint meeting held on October 18, 2004 the Boards of Directors of the Stock Funds unanimously approved the continuation for another one year period the investment management agreements entered into by and between Sit Investment Associates, Inc. (“SIA”) and Sit Mid Cap Growth Fund, Inc. dated November 1, 1996; Sit Large Cap Growth Fund, Inc. dated November 1, 1996; Sit Mutual Funds Inc., dated November 1, 1992 (the “Advisory Agreements”); and with respect to the Sit International Growth Fund and the Sit Developing Markets Growth Fund, also unanimously approved the continuation for another one year period the sub-advisory agreements entered into by and between SIA and Sit/Kim International Investment Associates, Inc. (“Sit/Kim”) dated March 31, 1992 and March 31, 1994 (the “Sub-Advisory Agreements, ” and the Advisory Agreements and Sub-Advisory Agreements jointly referred to as the “Agreements”).
The Boards approved the Agreements after a lengthy discussion and consideration of various factors relating to both the Boards’ selection of SIA as the investment adviser and Sit/Kim as the sub-adviser, and the Boards’ approval of the fees to be paid under the Agreements. Reference to SIA includes Sit/Kim with respect to the Sit International Growth Fund and the Sit Developing Markets Growth Fund.
Investment Adviser Criteria
The Directors began their analysis by discussing their criteria for determining the quality of an investment adviser. The Directors’ noted that their analysis is similar to that used by institutional investors in evaluating and selecting investment advisers. The Directors discussed several factors used to determine the overall quality of an investment adviser, including the following:
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Investment Philosophy and Process
The Directors considered SIA’s philosophy of managing assets. With respect to equity securities, SIA identifies growthoriented securities issued by companies with the potential for earnings growth at a faster rate than the general economy and market index. SIA believes that earnings growth is the primary determinant of superior long-term returns for equity securities, and invests in companies it believes exhibit above market and consistent growth as well as conservative and cyclical growth companies. SIA’s actively managed portfolios not only concentrate on the best growth opportunities but do so at reasonable valuation levels. The Directors determined that the Stock Funds’ investment objectives are consistent with SIA’s investment philosophy and growth style. The Directors reviewed the Stock Funds’portfolio characteristics, and noted that SIA has consistently managed the Stock Funds in a growth style and the Directors found no indication of style drift away from growth stocks over market cycles. The Directors noted that during the past three years during which growth stocks have underperformed relative to value stocks, many funds with a stated growth style objective have actually strayed from the growth style and invested a considerable portion of their portfolios in value stocks. This has been especially true with funds investing in international equity securities. In these instances, the Stock Funds may at times not rank well in comparisons with other funds investing in value stocks because the Stock Funds were disciplined in maintaining their growth style.
The Directors discussed SIA’s consistent and well-defined investment process. SIA utilizes a team based top-down and bottom-up investment decision making process.
Investment Professionals
The Directors discussed the experience, knowledge and organizational stability of SIA and its investment professionals. The Directors noted that SIA’s senior founding professionals are actively involved in the investment process and have led the organization since its inception in 1981 which has provided not only organizational stability, but a consistent portfolio management style. The senior professionals of SIA are among the most experienced professionals in the industry.
The Directors discussed the depth of SIA’s investment staff. The Directors noted that SIA has over 30 investment professionals. Given the investment products offered by SIA and the assets under management, the Directors determined that SIA’s investment staff is well positioned to meet the current needs of its clients, including the Funds, and to accommodate growth in the number of clients and assets under management for the near future. The Directors concluded that the depth of the investment staff, and in particular senior management and investment analysts, is actually greater than the Funds currently require at their present asset size. The Directors noted that SIA has the resources of a $6 billion investment firm working for the benefit of the Fund shareholders.
Investment Performance
The Directors reviewed and discussed the Funds’ investment performance on an absolute and comparable basis for various periods as discussed below. The Directors noted that the investment performance of the Funds has generally been competitive with indices and other funds with similar investment styles as the Funds, such as equity growth funds.
Corporate Culture
The Directors discussed SIA’s corporate values to operate under the highest ethical and professional standards. SIA’s culture is set and practiced by senior management who insist that all professionals exhibit honesty and integrity. The Board noted that the firm’s values are evident in all of the services provided to the Funds.
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Review of Specific Factors
The Directors continued their analysis by reviewing specific information on SIA and the Funds and specific terms of the Agreements, including the following.
Investment Performance
The Directors reviewed investment performance of each Fund for 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, year-to-date, 1 year, 5 years (as applicable), 10 years (as applicable) and since inception, both on an absolute basis and on a comparative basis to indices and mutual funds within the same investment categories. As noted above, the Directors concluded that the investment performance of the Funds has been competitive in relation to their stated objectives and strategies on a comparable basis with funds with similar objectives and strategies.
Fees and Expenses
The Directors noted that the Funds pay SIA a monthly fee and SIA is responsible for all of the Funds’ expenses except interest, brokerage commissions and transaction charges and certain extraordinary expenses. The Directors reviewed fees paid in prior years and the fees to be paid under the Agreements, both before and after the voluntary waiver of fees by SIA with respect to the Mid Cap Growth Fund, International Growth Fund, Science & Technology Fund. The Directors reviewed the average and median expense ratios of mutual funds within the same investment category for each Fund. The Directors noted that each Fund’s total expense ratio compares favorably to the total expense ratios of other no-load funds within the Fund’s Morningstar category, and are lower than the average total expense ratio for the full Morningstar category. The Directors concluded that the fees paid by the Funds are reasonable and appropriate.
The Directors reviewed the extent to which the fees to be paid under the Agreements by each Fund may be affected by an increase in the Fund’s assets, which included reviewing each Fund’s current and historical assets and the likelihood and magnitude of future increases in the Fund’s assets. It was noted that three of the fixed-income funds have tiered investment fee schedules after SIA’s voluntary fee waiver. The Directors agreed that it is appropriate that the Funds benefit from improved economies of scale as the Funds’assets increase. However, the Directors concluded that given the limited size of the Funds, negotiating a graduated fee structure for each Fund is unnecessary since it is unlikely that the size of the Funds will increase enough to justify a graduated fee schedule within the near future.
The Directors reviewed the expenses paid by SIA relating to the operations of the Funds, and SIA’s income with respect to the management of the Funds for the past two calendar years. The Directors concluded that the expenses paid were appropriate. The Directors reviewed SIA’s investment advisory fee schedule for investment management services provided to other clients. The Directors compared the services provided to the Funds and other clients of SIA, and recognized that the Funds’ expenses are borne by SIA. The Directors concluded that the fees paid by the Funds in relation to the fees paid by other SIA clients were appropriate and reasonable.
The Directors discussed the extent to which SIA receives benefits from the relationship with the Funds such as soft dollar arrangements by which brokers provide research services to SIA as a result of brokerage generated by the Funds. The Board concluded that any benefits SIA receives from its relationship with the Funds are well within industry norms and are reflected in the amount of the fees paid by the Funds to SIA and are appropriate and reasonable.
Non-Advisory Services
The Directors considered the quality of non-advisory services which SIA provides to the Funds (and their shareholders) and the quality and depth of SIA’s non-investment personnel who provide such services. Directors concluded that the level of such services and the quality and depth of such personnel are consistent with industry standards.
Finally, the Directors considered the compliance staff and the regulatory history of SIA and the Funds, and concluded that both are consistent with industry standards.
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Sit Mutual Funds are managed by Sit Investment Associates, Inc. Sit Investment Associates was founded by Eugene C. Sit in July 1981 and is dedicated to a single purpose, to be one of the premier investment management firms in the United States. Sit Investment Associates currently manages approximately $6.3 Billion for some of America’s largest corporations, foundations and endowments.
Sit Mutual Funds are comprised of thirteen no-load Funds. No-load means that Sit Mutual Funds have no sales charges on purchases, no deferred sales charges, no 12b-1 fees and no exchange fees. Every dollar you invest goes to work for you. The Stock Funds, excluding the Balanced Fund, charge a 2% redemption fee on shares hold less than 30 days.
• | | Free telephone exchange |
• | | Dollar-cost averaging through an automatic investment plan |
• | | Electronic transfer for purchases and redemptions |
• | | Free checkwriting privileges on bond funds |
• | | Retirement accounts including IRAs and 401(k) plans |
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Item 2: Code of Ethics.
The registrant has adopted a code of ethics that applies to the registrant’s principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer, and persons performing similar functions. The registrant has not made any amendment to its code of ethics during the period covered by this report. The registrant has not granted any waivers from any provisions of the code of ethics during the period covered by this report.
A copy of the registrant’s code of ethics is available without charge upon request by calling the registrant at 612-334-5888 or 1-800-332-5580, or by mail at Sit Mutual Funds, 3300 IDS Center, 80 South Eighth Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402.
Item 3: Audit Committee Financial Expert.
The registrant’s Board of Directors has determined that Mr. John E. Hulse, Mr. Sidney L. Jones, Mr. Bruce C. Lueck and Mr. Donald W. Phillips are audit committee financial experts serving on its audit committee. Mr. Hulse, Mr. Jones, Mr. Lueck and Mr. Phillips are independent for purposes of this item.
Item 4: Principal Accountant Fees and Services.
(a) – (d) Aggregate fees billed to the registrant for the last two fiscal years for professional services rendered by the registrant’s principal accountant were as follows:
| Audit Fees (a)
| | Audit Related Fees (b)
| | Tax Fees (c)
| | Other Fees (d)
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Fiscal year ended June 30, 2005 | | 21,000 | | 0 | | 3,750 | | 0 | |
Fiscal year ended June 30, 2004 | | 21,000 | | 0 | | 3,600 | | 1,786 | |
Audit fees include amounts related to the audit of the registrant’s annual financial statements and services normally provided by the accountant in connection with statutory and regulatory filings. Audit-related fees include amounts reasonably related to the performance of the audit of the registrant’s financial statements, and/or are traditionally performed by the auditor. Tax fees include amounts related to tax compliance, tax planning, and tax advice. Other Fees include services provided to review the Fund’s order processing and trading procedures.
(e) (1) The Audit Committee is required to pre-approve audit and non-audit services performed for the registrant by the independent auditor in order to assure that the provision of such services does not impair the auditor’s independence. The audit committee also is required to pre-approve certain non-audit services performed by the registrant’s independent auditor for the registrant’s investment adviser and certain of the adviser’s affiliates if the services relate directly to the operations and financial reporting of the registrant. Services to be provided by the auditor must receive general pre-approval or specific pre-approval by the audit committee. Any proposed services exceeding pre-approved cost levels will require separate pre-approval by the audit committee.
The audit committee may delegate pre-approval authority to the audit committee chairman. The chairman shall report any pre-approval decisions to the audit committee at its next scheduled meeting. The audit committee does not delegate its responsibility to pre-approve services performed by the independent auditor to management.
(2) No services included in (b) – (d) were approved pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(i)(C) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X.
(f) Not applicable.
(g) The aggregate fees billed for the most recent fiscal year and the preceding fiscal year by the registrant’s principal accountant for non-audit services rendered to the registrant, its investment adviser, and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the investment adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant were $114,400.00 and $108,200, respectively.
(h) The registrant’s audit committee has determined that the provision of non-audit services rendered to the registrant’s investment adviser, and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the investment adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant, that were not pre-approved pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(ii) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X is considered compatible with maintaining the principal accountant’s independence.
Item 5: Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.
Not applicable to open-end investment companies.
Item 6: Schedule of Investments.
The schedule of investments is included as part of the report to shareholders filed under Item 1 of this Form.
Item 7: Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.
Not applicable to open-end investment companies.
Item 8: Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investments Companies.
Not applicable to open-end investment companies.
Item 9: Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers.
Not applicable to open-end investment companies.
Item 10: Submission of Matters to a vote of Security Holders.
There have been no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the registrant’s board of directors.
Item 11: Controls and Procedures.
(a) Based on their evaluation of the Registrant’s Disclosure Controls and Procedures as of a date within 90 days of the Filing Date, the Registrant’s Chairman and Treasurer have determined that the Disclosure Controls and Procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-2(c) under the Act) are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Registrant is recorded, processed, summarized and reported by the filing Date, and that information required to be disclosed in the report is communicated to the Registrant’s management, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
(b) There were no significant changes in the Registrant’s internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect these controls subsequent to the date of their evaluation, and there were no corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.
Item 12: Exhibits.
(a) The following exhibits are attached to this Form N-CSR:
(2) A separate certification for each principal executive and principal financial officer of the registrant as required by Rule 30a-2(a) under the Act (17 CFR 270.30a-2) (certification required by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002).
(b) Certification required by Rule 30a-2(b) under the Act (certification required by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002).
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.
SIT Mid Cap Growth Fund, Inc.
By (Signature and Title)* | /s/ Paul E. Rasmussen
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| Paul E. Rasmussen Vice President, Treasurer |
Date August 29, 2005
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/ Paul E. Rasmussen
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| Paul E. Rasmussen Vice President, Treasurer |
Date August 29, 2005
By (Signature and Title) | /s/ Eugene C. Sit
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| Eugene C. Sit Chairman |
Date August 29, 2005
Item 2: Code of Ethics.
The registrant has adopted a code of ethics that applies to the registrant’s principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer, and persons performing similar functions. The registrant has not made any amendment to its code of ethics during the period covered by this report. The registrant has not granted any waivers from any provisions of the code of ethics during the period covered by this report.
A copy of the registrant’s code of ethics is available without charge upon request by calling the registrant at 612-334-5888 or 1-800-332-5580, or by mail at Sit Mutual Funds, 3300 IDS Center, 80 South Eighth Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402.
Item 3: Audit Committee Financial Expert.
The registrant’s Board of Directors has determined that Mr. John E. Hulse, Mr. Sidney L. Jones, Mr. Bruce C. Lueck and Mr. Donald W. Phillips are audit committee financial experts serving on its audit committee. Mr. Hulse, Mr. Jones, Mr. Lueck and Mr. Phillips are independent for purposes of this item.
Item 4: Principal Accountant Fees and Services.
(a) – (d) Aggregate fees billed to the registrant for the last two fiscal years for professional services rendered by the registrant’s principal accountant were as follows:
| Audit Fees (a)
| | Audit Related Fees (b)
| | Tax Fees (c)
| | Other Fees (d)
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Fiscal year ended June 30, 2005 | | 18,000 | | 0 | | 3,750 | | 0 | |
Fiscal year ended June 30, 2004 | | 18,000 | | 0 | | 3,600 | | 1,786 | |
Audit fees include amounts related to the audit of the registrant’s annual financial statements and services normally provided by the accountant in connection with statutory and regulatory filings. Audit-related fees include amounts reasonably related to the performance of the audit of the registrant’s financial statements, and/or are traditionally performed by the auditor. Tax fees include amounts related to tax compliance, tax planning, and tax advice. Other Fees include services provided to review the Fund’s order processing and trading procedures.
(e) (1) The Audit Committee is required to pre-approve audit and non-audit services performed for the registrant by the independent auditor in order to assure that the provision of such services does not impair the auditor’s independence. The audit committee also is required to pre-approve certain non-audit services performed by the registrant’s independent auditor for the registrant’s investment adviser and certain of the adviser’s affiliates if the services relate directly to the operations and financial reporting of the registrant. Services to be provided by the auditor must receive general pre-approval or specific pre-approval by the audit committee. Any proposed services exceeding pre-approved cost levels will require separate pre-approval by the audit committee.
The audit committee may delegate pre-approval authority to the audit committee chairman. The chairman shall report any pre-approval decisions to the audit committee at its next scheduled meeting. The audit committee does not delegate its responsibility to pre-approve services performed by the independent auditor to management.
(2) No services included in (b) – (d) were approved pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(i)(C) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X.
(f) Not applicable.
(g) The aggregate fees billed for the most recent fiscal year and the preceding fiscal year by the registrant’s principal accountant for non-audit services rendered to the registrant, its investment adviser, and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the investment adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant were $114,400.00 and $108,200, respectively.
(h) The registrant’s audit committee has determined that the provision of non-audit services rendered to the registrant’s investment adviser, and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the investment adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant, that were not pre-approved pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(ii) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X is considered compatible with maintaining the principal accountant’s independence.
Item 5: Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.
Not applicable to open-end investment companies.
Item 6: Schedule of Investments.
The schedule of investments is included as part of the report to shareholders filed under Item 1 of this Form.
Item 7: Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.
Not applicable to open-end investment companies.
Item 8: Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investments Companies.
Not applicable to open-end investment companies.
Item 9: Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers.
Not applicable to open-end investment companies.
Item 10: Submission of Matters to a vote of Security Holders.
There have been no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the registrant’s board of directors.
Item 11: Controls and Procedures.
(a) Based on their evaluation of the Registrant’s Disclosure Controls and Procedures as of a date within 90 days of the Filing Date, the Registrant’s Chairman and Treasurer have determined that the Disclosure Controls and Procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-2(c) under the Act) are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Registrant is recorded, processed, summarized and reported by the filing Date, and that information required to be disclosed in the report is communicated to the Registrant’s management, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
(b) There were no significant changes in the Registrant’s internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect these controls subsequent to the date of their evaluation, and there were no corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.
Item 12: Exhibits.
(a) The following exhibits are attached to this Form N-CSR:
(2) A separate certification for each principal executive and principal financial officer of the registrant as required by Rule 30a-2(a) under the Act (17 CFR 270.30a-2) (certification required by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002).
(b) Certification required by Rule 30a-2(b) under the Act (certification required by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002).
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.
SIT Large Cap Growth Fund, Inc.
By (Signature and Title)* | /s/ Paul E. Rasmussen
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| Paul E. Rasmussen Vice President, Treasurer |
Date August 29, 2005
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/ Paul E. Rasmussen
|
| Paul E. Rasmussen Vice President, Treasurer |
Date August 29, 2005
By (Signature and Title) | /s/ Eugene C. Sit
|
| Eugene C. Sit Chairman |
Date August 29, 2005
Item 2: Code of Ethics.
The registrant has adopted a code of ethics that applies to the registrant’s principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer, and persons performing similar functions. The registrant has not made any amendment to its code of ethics during the period covered by this report. The registrant has not granted any waivers from any provisions of the code of ethics during the period covered by this report.
A copy of the registrant’s code of ethics is available without charge upon request by calling the registrant at 612-334-5888 or 1-800-332-5580, or by mail at Sit Mutual Funds, 3300 IDS Center, 80 South Eighth Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402.
Item 3: Audit Committee Financial Expert.
The registrant’s Board of Directors has determined that Mr. John E. Hulse, Mr. Sidney L. Jones, Mr. Bruce C. Lueck and Mr. Donald W. Phillips are audit committee financial experts serving on its audit committee. Mr. Hulse, Mr. Jones, Mr. Lueck and Mr. Phillips are independent for purposes of this item.
Item 4: Principal Accountant Fees and Services.
(a) – (d) Aggregate fees billed to the registrant for the last two fiscal years for professional services rendered by the registrant’s principal accountant were as follows:
| 2005
| | 2004
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| Audit Fees
| | Audit Related
| | Tax Fees
| | Other Fees
| | Audit Fees
| | Audit Related
| | Tax Fees
| | Other Fees
|
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Fiscal year ended June 30 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sit Mutual Funds, Inc. | |
Sit International Growth Fund (series A) | | 19,900 | | 0 | | 3,750 | | 0 | | 19,500 | | 0 | | 3,600 | | 1,786 | |
Sit Balanced Fund (series B) | | 13,400 | | 0 | | 3,750 | | 0 | | 12,500 | | 0 | | 3,600 | | 1,786 | |
Sit Developing Markets Growth Fund (series C) | | 12,900 | | 0 | | 3,750 | | 0 | | 12,000 | | 0 | | 3,600 | | 1,786 | |
Sit Small Cap Growth Fund (series D) | | 15,900 | | 0 | | 3,750 | | 0 | | 15,500 | | 0 | | 3,600 | | 1,786 | |
Sit Science and Technology Growth Fund (series E) | | 13,400 | | 0 | | 3,750 | | 0 | | 12,500 | | 0 | | 3,600 | | 1,786 | |
Sit Dividend Growth Fund (series G) | | 12,800 | | 0 | | 3,750 | | 0 | | 12,000 | | 0 | | 3,600 | | 1,786 | |
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Total Sit Mutual Funds, Inc. | | 88,300 | | 0 | | 22,500 | | 0 | | 84,000 | | 0 | | 21,600 | | 10,716 | |
Audit fees include amounts related to the audit of the registrant’s annual financial statements and services normally provided by the accountant in connection with statutory and regulatory filings. Audit-related fees include amounts reasonably related to the performance of the audit of the registrant’s financial statements, and/or are traditionally performed by the auditor. Tax fees include amounts related to tax compliance, tax planning, and tax advice. Other Fees include services provided to review the Funds’ order processing and trading procedures.
(e) (1) The Audit Committee is required to pre-approve audit and non-audit services performed for the registrant by the independent auditor in order to assure that the provision of such services does not impair the auditor’s independence. The audit committee also is required to pre-approve certain non-audit services performed by the registrant’s independent auditor for the registrant’s investment adviser and certain of the adviser’s affiliates if the services relate directly to the operations and financial reporting of the registrant. Services to be provided by the auditor must receive general pre-approval or specific pre-approval by the audit committee. Any proposed services exceeding pre-approved cost levels will require separate pre-approval by the audit committee.
The audit committee may delegate pre-approval authority to the audit committee chairman. The chairman shall report any pre-approval decisions to the audit committee at its next scheduled meeting. The audit committee does not delegate its responsibility to pre-approve services performed by the independent auditor to management.
(2) No services included in (b) – (d) were approved pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(i)(C) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X.
(f) Not applicable.
(g) The aggregate fees billed for the most recent fiscal year and the preceding fiscal year by the registrant’s principal accountant for non-audit services rendered to the registrant, its investment adviser, and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the investment adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant were $114,400.00 and $108,200, respectively.
(h) The registrant’s audit committee has determined that the provision of non-audit services rendered to the registrant’s investment adviser, and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the investment adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant, that were not pre-approved pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(ii) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X is considered compatible with maintaining the principal accountant’s independence.
Item 5: Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.
Not applicable to open-end investment companies.
Item 6: Schedule of Investments.
The schedule of investments is included as part of the report to shareholders filed under Item 1 of this Form.
Item 7: Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.
Not applicable to open-end investment companies.
Item 8: Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investments Companies.
Not applicable to open-end investment companies.
Item 9: Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers.
Not applicable to open-end investment companies.
Item 10: Submission of Matters to a vote of Security Holders.
There have been no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the registrant’s board of directors.
Item 11: Controls and Procedures.
(a) Based on their evaluation of the Registrant’s Disclosure Controls and Procedures as of a date within 90 days of the Filing Date, the Registrant’s Chairman and Treasurer have determined that the Disclosure Controls and Procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-2(c) under the Act) are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Registrant is recorded, processed, summarized and reported by the filing Date, and that information required to be disclosed in the report is communicated to the Registrant’s management, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
(b) There were no significant changes in the Registrant’s internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect these controls subsequent to the date of their evaluation, and there were no corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.
Item 12: Exhibits.
(a) The following exhibits are attached to this Form N-CSR:
(2) A separate certification for each principal executive and principal financial officer of the registrant as required by Rule 30a-2(a) under the Act (17 CFR 270.30a-2) (certification required by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002).
(b) Certification required by Rule 30a-2(b) under the Act (certification required by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002).
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.
SIT Mutual Funds, Inc.
By (Signature and Title)* | /s/ Paul E. Rasmussen
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| Paul E. Rasmussen Vice President, Treasurer |
Date August 29, 2005
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/ Paul E. Rasmussen
|
| Paul E. Rasmussen Vice President, Treasurer |
Date August 29, 2005
By (Signature and Title) | /s/ Eugene C. Sit
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| Eugene C. Sit Chairman |
Date August 29, 2005