UNITED STATES |
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION |
Washington, D.C. 20549 |
FORM N-CSR |
CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF |
Investment Company Act file number 811-01028 |
------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
Ivy Funds |
------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) |
6300 Lamar Avenue, Overland Park, Kansas 66202 |
------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) |
Kristen A. Richards |
6300 Lamar Avenue |
Overland Park, Kansas 66202 |
------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
(Name and address of agent for service) |
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 913-236-2000 |
Date of fiscal year end: March 31 |
Date of reporting period: March 31, 2007 |
ITEM 1. REPORTS TO STOCKHOLDERS.
Annual Report
March 31, 2007
Ivy Balanced Fund Ivy Bond Fund
Ivy Cundill Global Value Fund
Ivy Dividend Income Fund
Ivy European Opportunities Fund
Ivy Global Natural Resources Fund
Ivy International Balanced Fund
Ivy International Core Equity Fund
Ivy International Growth Fund
Ivy Mortgage Securities Fund
Ivy Pacific Opportunities Fund
Ivy Real Estate Securities Fund
Ivy Small Cap Value Fund
Ivy Value Fund
3 | President's Letter | |
5 | Illustration of Fund Expenses | |
13 | Ivy Balanced Fund | |
32 | Ivy Bond Fund | |
57 | Ivy Cundill Global Value Fund | |
75 | Ivy Dividend Income Fund | |
91 | Ivy European Opportunities Fund | |
108 | Ivy Global Natural Resources Fund | |
130 | Ivy International Balanced Fund | |
151 | Ivy International Core Equity Fund | |
169 | Ivy International Growth Fund | |
189 | Ivy Mortgage Securities Fund | |
214 | Ivy Pacific Opportunities Fund | |
234 | Ivy Real Estate Securities Fund | |
251 | Ivy Small Cap Value Fund | |
268 | Ivy Value Fund | |
284 | Notes to Financial Statements | |
317 | Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm | |
318 | Income Tax Information | |
327 | Trustees and Officers | |
333 | Shareholder Meeting Results | |
334 | Annual Privacy Notice | |
335 | Proxy Voting Information | |
336 | Quarterly Portfolio Schedule Information | |
337 | Householding Notice | |
338 | IRA Disclosure |
This report is submitted for the general information of the shareholders of Ivy Funds. It is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors in the Funds unless preceded or accompanied by a current Ivy Funds prospectus and current performance information.
President's Letter
March 31, 2007
Dear Shareholder:
Stock markets around the globe generally provided attractive returns over the past 12 months, even as week to week it seemed the degree of price fluctuation accelerated. Most bond markets, meanwhile, were relatively flat. Concerns regarding monthly inflation reports, energy prices, Federal Reserve policy and increased defaults on housing debt were among the short-term factors that seemed to worry some investors.
Enclosed is our report on Ivy Funds' operations for the 12 months ended March 31, 2007. This past fiscal year the S&P 500 Index advanced 11.83 percent, led by utility and telecommunications stocks. Energy stocks were volatile as the price of oil gyrated. Health care and information technology were generally the weakest stock sectors during the fiscal year.
Seasons change, growth continues
As we enter spring, gasoline prices have risen again to above $2.50 a gallon in many locations. However, the latest round of volatility at the pump pales in comparison to the situation a year ago, when more than $3 a gallon was briefly the norm, and the U.S. seemed threatened with significantly higher inflation. Overall, the economic news of the past year has been good, including:
- Moderate oil prices
- Corporate profits remained solid, rising around 10 percent
- Relatively stable inflation and
- Improving trade and federal deficits.
Our Economic Snapshot chart highlights five selected indicators. As you can see, there's much to be thankful for, as well as a case for optimism about the future. Compared to a year earlier, a slightly smaller percentage of people in the U.S. are unemployed. Inflation is lower. The cost of financing a home is lower. Overall economic growth is slower, however, while oil prices are down slightly.
Economic Snapshot | |||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3-31-2007 | 3-31-2006 | ||||||
U.S. unemployment rate | 4.40 | % | 4.70 | % | |||
Inflation (U.S. Consumer Price Index) | 2.80 | % | 3.40 | % | |||
U.S. GDP | 1.30 | % | 3.70 | % | |||
30-year fixed mortgage rate | 6.13 | % | 6.37 | % | |||
Oil price per barrel | $ | 65.87 | $ | 66.63 |
Source: Bloomberg, U.S. Department of Labor
The U.S. Consumer Price Index is the government's measure of the change in the retail cost of goods and services. Gross domestic product measures year-over-year changes in the output of goods and services. Mortgage rates shown reflect the average rate on a conventional loan with a 60-day lender commitment. Oil prices reflect the market price of West Texas intermediate grade crude.
Stock valuations generally appear reasonable, especially given profit levels and still low U.S. interest rates. We see an attractive path ahead for diversified investors in 2007, although one that might be marked by a few unexpected curves. As always, we believe that maintaining a well-rounded portfolio remains an important component of securing your long-term financial future.
Our expertise
In 2007, an affiliate of the Ivy Funds' distributor marks its 70th anniversary. At the Ivy Funds, we have deep resources focused on helping you achieve your long-term financial goals. We are committed to offering you an investment philosophy that emphasizes participation in positive markets as well as a very strong effort to manage risk. To help accomplish this, we have a research culture focused on fundamental excellence.
Thank you for your continued confidence in us.
Respectfully,
President
The opinions expressed in this letter are those of the President of the Ivy Funds, and are current only through the end of the period of the report, as stated on the cover. The President's views are subject to change at any time, based on market and other conditions, and no forecasts can be guaranteed.
Illustration of Fund Expenses
As a shareholder of a Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments, redemption fees and exchange fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and service fees, and other Fund expenses. The following tables are intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in a Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the six-month period ended March 31, 2007.
Actual ExpensesThe first line for each share class in the following tables 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, a $7,500 account value divided by $1,000 = 7.5), 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. There may be additional fees charged to holders of certain accounts that are not included in the expenses shown in the tables. These fees apply to Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs), IRA Rollovers, Roth IRAs, Conversion Roth IRAs, Simplified Employee Pension (SEP), Simple IRAs, Tax-Sheltered Accounts (TSAs), Keogh Plans, Owner Only 401(k) (Exclusive K) Plans and Final Pay Plans. As of the close of the six months covered by the tables, a customer is charged an annual fee of $15 within each plan type. This fee is waived for IRA Rollovers and Conversion Roth IRAs if the customer owns another type of IRA. Coverdell Education Savings Account plans are charged an annual fee of $10 per customer. You should consider the additional fees that were charged to your Fund account over the six-month period when you estimate the total ongoing expenses paid over the period and the impact of these fees on your ending account value as such additional expenses are not reflected in the information provided in the expense tables. Additional fees have the effect of reducing investment returns.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison PurposesThe second line for each share class of the following tables 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 tables are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads), redemption fees or exchange fees. Therefore, the second line of each share class in the tables 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 were included, your costs would have been higher.
Ivy Balanced Fund Expenses | ||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2007 | Beginning Account Value 9-30-06 | Ending Account Value 3-31-07 | Annualized Expense Ratio Based on the Six-Month Period | Expenses Paid During Period* | ||||||||
Based on Actual Fund Return (1) | ||||||||||||
Class A | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,040.90 | 1.38 | % | $ | 7.04 | ||||
Class B | 1,000 | 1,036.00 | 2.36 | 12.01 | ||||||||
Class C | 1,000 | 1,037.20 | 2.14 | 10.90 | ||||||||
Class Y | 1,000 | 1,041.60 | 1.25 | 6.43 | ||||||||
Based on 5% Return (2) | ||||||||||||
Class A | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,018.07 | 1.38 | % | $ | 6.96 | ||||
Class B | 1,000 | 1,013.14 | 2.36 | 11.88 | ||||||||
Class C | 1,000 | 1,014.25 | 2.14 | 10.78 | ||||||||
Class Y | 1,000 | 1,018.68 | 1.25 | 6.36 |
Ivy Bond Fund Expenses | ||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2007 | Beginning Account Value 9-30-06 | Ending Account Value 3-31-07 | Annualized Expense Ratio Based on the Six-Month Period | Expenses Paid During Period* | ||||||||
Based on Actual Fund Return (1) | ||||||||||||
Class A | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,026.40 | 1.18 | % | $ | 5.98 | ||||
Class B | 1,000 | 1,020.80 | 2.28 | 11.52 | ||||||||
Class C | 1,000 | 1,022.00 | 2.04 | 10.31 | ||||||||
Class Y | 1,000 | 1,027.00 | 0.93 | 4.76 | ||||||||
Based on 5% Return (2) | ||||||||||||
Class A | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,019.04 | 1.18 | % | $ | 5.96 | ||||
Class B | 1,000 | 1,013.54 | 2.28 | 11.48 | ||||||||
Class C | 1,000 | 1,014.76 | 2.04 | 10.28 | ||||||||
Class Y | 1,000 | 1,020.28 | 0.93 | 4.75 |
Ivy Cundill Global Value Fund Expenses | ||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2007 | Beginning Account Value 9-30-06 | Ending Account Value 3-31-07 | Annualized Expense Ratio Based on the Six-Month Period | Expenses Paid During Period* | ||||||||
Based on Actual Fund Return (1) | ||||||||||||
Class A | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,109.30 | 1.54 | % | $ | 8.12 | ||||
Class B | 1,000 | 1,104.70 | 2.42 | 12.73 | ||||||||
Class C | 1,000 | 1,105.40 | 2.19 | 11.47 | ||||||||
Class Y | 1,000 | 1,111.40 | 1.20 | 6.33 | ||||||||
Class II | 1,000 | 1,111.70 | 1.01 | 5.38 | ||||||||
Advisor Class | 1,000 | 1,111.90 | 1.05 | 5.49 | ||||||||
Based on 5% Return (2) | ||||||||||||
Class A | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,017.25 | 1.54 | % | $ | 7.77 | ||||
Class B | 1,000 | 1,012.88 | 2.42 | 12.18 | ||||||||
Class C | 1,000 | 1,014.01 | 2.19 | 10.98 | ||||||||
Class Y | 1,000 | 1,018.96 | 1.20 | 6.06 | ||||||||
Class II | 1,000 | 1,019.88 | 1.01 | 5.15 | ||||||||
Advisor Class | 1,000 | 1,019.71 | 1.05 | 5.25 |
Ivy Dividend Income Fund Expenses | ||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2007 | Beginning Account Value 9-30-06 | Ending Account Value 3-31-07 | Annualized Expense Ratio Based on the Six-Month Period | Expenses Paid During Period* | ||||||||
Based on Actual Fund Return (1) | ||||||||||||
Class A | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,093.20 | 1.38 | % | $ | 7.22 | ||||
Class B | 1,000 | 1,088.10 | 2.31 | 12.01 | ||||||||
Class C | 1,000 | 1,089.30 | 2.16 | 11.28 | ||||||||
Class Y | 1,000 | 1,093.40 | 1.28 | 6.70 | ||||||||
Based on 5% Return (2) | ||||||||||||
Class A | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,018.06 | 1.38 | % | $ | 6.96 | ||||
Class B | 1,000 | 1,013.42 | 2.31 | 11.58 | ||||||||
Class C | 1,000 | 1,014.17 | 2.16 | 10.88 | ||||||||
Class Y | 1,000 | 1,018.53 | 1.28 | 6.46 |
Ivy European Opportunities Fund Expenses | ||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2007 | Beginning Account Value 9-30-06 | Ending Account Value 3-31-07 | Annualized Expense Ratio Based on the Six-Month Period | Expenses Paid During Period* | ||||||||
Based on Actual Fund Return (1) | ||||||||||||
Class A | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,200.30 | 1.62 | % | $ | 8.91 | ||||
Class B | 1,000 | 1,195.80 | 2.35 | 12.85 | ||||||||
Class C | 1,000 | 1,196.00 | 2.28 | 12.52 | ||||||||
Class Y | 1,000 | 1,201.20 | 1.41 | 7.70 | ||||||||
Advisor Class | 1,000 | 1,203.10 | 1.15 | 6.28 | ||||||||
Based on 5% Return (2) | ||||||||||||
Class A | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,016.85 | 1.62 | % | $ | 8.17 | ||||
Class B | 1,000 | 1,013.22 | 2.35 | 11.78 | ||||||||
Class C | 1,000 | 1,013.54 | 2.28 | 11.48 | ||||||||
Class Y | 1,000 | 1,017.91 | 1.41 | 7.06 | ||||||||
Advisor Class | 1,000 | 1,019.19 | 1.15 | 5.75 |
Ivy Global Natural Resources Fund Expenses | ||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2007 | Beginning Account Value 9-30-06 | Ending Account Value 3-31-07 | Annualized Expense Ratio Based on the Six-Month Period | Expenses Paid During Period* | ||||||||
Based on Actual Fund Return (1) | ||||||||||||
Class A | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,165.80 | 1.29 | % | $ | 6.93 | ||||
Class B | 1,000 | 1,161.40 | 2.10 | 11.35 | ||||||||
Class C | 1,000 | 1,162.30 | 2.01 | 10.81 | ||||||||
Class Y | 1,000 | 1,166.70 | 1.20 | 6.50 | ||||||||
Class R | 1,000 | 1,164.80 | 1.57 | 8.44 | ||||||||
Advisor Class | 1,000 | 1,168.40 | 0.87 | 4.66 | ||||||||
Based on 5% Return (2) | ||||||||||||
Class A | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,018.51 | 1.29 | % | $ | 6.46 | ||||
Class B | 1,000 | 1,014.46 | 2.10 | 10.58 | ||||||||
Class C | 1,000 | 1,014.89 | 2.01 | 10.07 | ||||||||
Class Y | 1,000 | 1,018.95 | 1.20 | 6.06 | ||||||||
Class R | 1,000 | 1,017.10 | 1.57 | 7.87 | ||||||||
Advisor Class | 1,000 | 1,020.59 | 0.87 | 4.34 |
Ivy International Balanced Fund Expenses | ||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2007 | Beginning Account Value 9-30-06 | Ending Account Value 3-31-07 | Annualized Expense Ratio Based on the Six-Month Period | Expenses Paid During Period* | ||||||||
Based on Actual Fund Return (1) | ||||||||||||
Class A | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,110.40 | 1.34 | % | $ | 7.07 | ||||
Class B | 1,000 | 1,106.20 | 2.27 | 11.90 | ||||||||
Class C | 1,000 | 1,106.60 | 2.06 | 10.85 | ||||||||
Class Y | 1,000 | 1,111.30 | 1.16 | 6.12 | ||||||||
Based on 5% Return (2) | ||||||||||||
Class A | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,018.26 | 1.34 | % | $ | 6.76 | ||||
Class B | 1,000 | 1,013.62 | 2.27 | 11.38 | ||||||||
Class C | 1,000 | 1,014.67 | 2.06 | 10.38 | ||||||||
Class Y | 1,000 | 1,019.13 | 1.16 | 5.86 |
Ivy International Core Equity Fund Expenses | ||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2007 | Beginning Account Value 9-30-06 | Ending Account Value 3-31-07 | Annualized Expense Ratio Based on the Six-Month Period | Expenses Paid During Period* | ||||||||
Based on Actual Fund Return (1) | ||||||||||||
Class A | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,143.70 | 1.53 | % | $ | 8.15 | ||||
Class B | 1,000 | 1,139.00 | 2.33 | 12.41 | ||||||||
Class C | 1,000 | 1,139.90 | 2.23 | 11.88 | ||||||||
Class Y | 1,000 | 1,145.00 | 1.33 | 7.19 | ||||||||
Advisor Class | 1,000 | 1,144.10 | 1.41 | 7.61 | ||||||||
Based on 5% Return (2) | ||||||||||||
Class A | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,017.31 | 1.53 | % | $ | 7.67 | ||||
Class B | 1,000 | 1,013.30 | 2.33 | 11.68 | ||||||||
Class C | 1,000 | 1,013.82 | 2.23 | 11.18 | ||||||||
Class Y | 1,000 | 1,018.28 | 1.33 | 6.76 | ||||||||
Advisor Class | 1,000 | 1,017.88 | 1.41 | 7.16 |
Ivy International Growth Fund Expenses | ||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2007 | Beginning Account Value 9-30-06 | Ending Account Value 3-31-07 | Annualized Expense Ratio Based on the Six-Month Period | Expenses Paid During Period* | ||||||||
Based on Actual Fund Return (1) | ||||||||||||
Class A | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,150.40 | 1.40 | % | $ | 7.53 | ||||
Class B | 1,000 | 1,144.80 | 2.42 | 12.98 | ||||||||
Class C | 1,000 | 1,144.80 | 2.44 | 13.08 | ||||||||
Class Y | 1,000 | 1,150.70 | 1.40 | 7.53 | ||||||||
Class II | 1,000 | 1,151.80 | 1.19 | 6.35 | ||||||||
Advisor Class | 1,000 | 1,132.80 | 4.45 | 23.67 | ||||||||
Based on 5% Return (2) | ||||||||||||
Class A | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,017.96 | 1.40 | % | $ | 7.06 | ||||
Class B | 1,000 | 1,012.88 | 2.42 | 12.18 | ||||||||
Class C | 1,000 | 1,012.76 | 2.44 | 12.28 | ||||||||
Class Y | 1,000 | 1,017.96 | 1.40 | 7.06 | ||||||||
Class II | 1,000 | 1,019.02 | 1.19 | 5.96 | ||||||||
Advisor Class | 1,000 | 1,002.74 | 4.45 | 22.23 |
Ivy Mortgage Securities Fund Expenses | ||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2007 | Beginning Account Value 9-30-06 | Ending Account Value 3-31-07 | Annualized Expense Ratio Based on the Six-Month Period | Expenses Paid During Period* | ||||||||
Based on Actual Fund Return (1) | ||||||||||||
Class A | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,027.60 | 1.12 | % | $ | 5.68 | ||||
Class B | 1,000 | 1,022.50 | 2.12 | 10.72 | ||||||||
Class C | 1,000 | 1,023.60 | 1.90 | 9.61 | ||||||||
Class Y | 1,000 | 1,028.30 | 0.98 | 4.97 | ||||||||
Based on 5% Return (2) | ||||||||||||
Class A | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,019.36 | 1.12 | % | $ | 5.65 | ||||
Class B | 1,000 | 1,014.37 | 2.12 | 10.68 | ||||||||
Class C | 1,000 | 1,015.47 | 1.90 | 9.57 | ||||||||
Class Y | 1,000 | 1,020.03 | 0.98 | 4.95 |
Ivy Pacific Opportunities Fund Expenses | ||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2007 | Beginning Account Value 9-30-06 | Ending Account Value 3-31-07 | Annualized Expense Ratio Based on the Six-Month Period | Expenses Paid During Period* | ||||||||
Based on Actual Fund Return (1) | ||||||||||||
Class A | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,197.60 | 1.83 | % | $ | 10.00 | ||||
Class B | 1,000 | 1,191.80 | 2.87 | 15.67 | ||||||||
Class C | 1,000 | 1,193.70 | 2.59 | 14.15 | ||||||||
Class Y | 1,000 | 1,199.50 | 1.56 | 8.58 | ||||||||
Advisor Class | 1,000 | 1,201.60 | 1.29 | 7.05 | ||||||||
Based on 5% Return (2) | ||||||||||||
Class A | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,015.80 | 1.83 | % | $ | 9.17 | ||||
Class B | 1,000 | 1,010.64 | 2.87 | 14.38 | ||||||||
Class C | 1,000 | 1,012.02 | 2.59 | 12.98 | ||||||||
Class Y | 1,000 | 1,017.13 | 1.56 | 7.87 | ||||||||
Advisor Class | 1,000 | 1,018.50 | 1.29 | 6.46 |
Ivy Real Estate Securities Fund Expenses | ||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2007 | Beginning Account Value 9-30-06 | Ending Account Value 3-31-07 | Annualized Expense Ratio Based on the Six-Month Period | Expenses Paid During Period* | ||||||||
Based on Actual Fund Return (1) | ||||||||||||
Class A | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,109.60 | 1.54 | % | $ | 8.12 | ||||
Class B | 1,000 | 1,104.00 | 2.52 | 13.26 | ||||||||
Class C | 1,000 | 1,105.50 | 2.34 | 12.32 | ||||||||
Class Y | 1,000 | 1,110.50 | 1.36 | 7.18 | ||||||||
Class R | 1,000 | 1,108.70 | 1.66 | 8.75 | ||||||||
Based on 5% Return (2) | ||||||||||||
Class A | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,017.27 | 1.54 | % | $ | 7.77 | ||||
Class B | 1,000 | 1,012.38 | 2.52 | 12.68 | ||||||||
Class C | 1,000 | 1,013.26 | 2.34 | 11.78 | ||||||||
Class Y | 1,000 | 1,018.16 | 1.36 | 6.86 | ||||||||
Class R | 1,000 | 1,016.64 | 1.66 | 8.37 |
Ivy Small Cap Value Fund Expenses | ||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2007 | Beginning Account Value 9-30-06 | Ending Account Value 3-31-07 | Annualized Expense Ratio Based on the Six-Month Period | Expenses Paid During Period* | ||||||||
Based on Actual Fund Return (1) | ||||||||||||
Class A | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,105.10 | 1.69 | % | $ | 8.95 | ||||
Class B | 1,000 | 1,099.10 | 2.76 | 14.48 | ||||||||
Class C | 1,000 | 1,100.60 | 2.48 | 13.02 | ||||||||
Class Y | 1,000 | 1,106.60 | 1.37 | 7.27 | ||||||||
Based on 5% Return (2) | ||||||||||||
Class A | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,016.48 | 1.69 | % | $ | 8.57 | ||||
Class B | 1,000 | 1,011.15 | 2.76 | 13.88 | ||||||||
Class C | 1,000 | 1,012.54 | 2.48 | 12.48 | ||||||||
Class Y | 1,000 | 1,018.08 | 1.37 | 6.96 |
Ivy Value Fund Expenses | ||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2007 | Beginning Account Value 9-30-06 | Ending Account Value 3-31-07 | Annualized Expense Ratio Based on the Six-Month Period | Expenses Paid During Period* | ||||||||
Based on Actual Fund Return (1) | ||||||||||||
Class A | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,095.50 | 1.48 | % | $ | 7.75 | ||||
Class B | 1,000 | 1,090.30 | 2.44 | 12.75 | ||||||||
Class C | 1,000 | 1,090.70 | 2.36 | 12.34 | ||||||||
Class Y | 1,000 | 1,096.00 | 1.28 | 6.71 | ||||||||
Based on 5% Return (2) | ||||||||||||
Class A | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,017.57 | 1.48 | % | $ | 7.47 | ||||
Class B | 1,000 | 1,012.74 | 2.44 | 12.28 | ||||||||
Class C | 1,000 | 1,013.16 | 2.36 | 11.88 | ||||||||
Class Y | 1,000 | 1,018.55 | 1.28 | 6.46 |
*Fund expenses for each share class are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio for each share class (provided in the tables), multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182 days in the six-month period ended March 31, 2007, and divided by 365.
(1)This section uses the Fund's actual total return and actual Fund expenses. It is a guide to the actual expenses paid by the Fund in the period. The "Ending Account Value" shown is computed using the Fund's actual return and the "Expenses Paid During Period" column shows the dollar amount that would have been paid by an investor who started with $1,000 in the Fund. A shareholder may use the information here, together with the dollar amount invested, to estimate the expenses that were paid over the period. For every thousand dollars a shareholder has invested, the expenses are listed in the fourth column.
(2)This section uses a hypothetical 5% annual return and actual Fund expenses. It helps to compare the Fund's ongoing costs with other mutual funds. A shareholder can compare the Fund's ongoing costs by comparing this hypothetical example with the hypothetical examples that appear in shareholder reports of other funds.
The above illustrations are based on ongoing costs only and do not include any transactional costs, such as sales loads, redemption fees or exchange fees.
Manager's Discussion of Ivy Balanced Fund
March 31, 2007
The Fund increased 7.53 percent (Class A shares at net asset value) for the 12 months ended March 31, 2007. This was less than the S&P 500 Index (reflecting the performance of securities that generally represent the stock market), which increased 11.83 percent for the same period. The Fund outpaced the Citigroup Treasury/Government Sponsored/Credit Index (generally reflecting the performance of funds in the bond market), which increased 6.39 percent for the period. Multiple indices are presented because the Fund invests in both stocks and bonds.
During the fiscal year, Lipper, Inc. recategorized the Fund into a new peer group - the Lipper Mixed-Asset Target Allocation Growth Funds Universe Average (reflecting the performance of funds with similar objectives). This group of funds rose 9.56 percent for the 12 months ended March 31, 2007. The Fund's old peer group - the Lipper Balanced Funds Universe Average - rose 9.04 percent for the fiscal year.
STYLE | ||||
VALUE | BLEND | GROWTH | ||
X | LARGE | CAPITALIZATION | ||
MEDIUM | ||||
SMALL |
This diagram shows the Fund's equity investment style and the size of companies in the Fund, as measured by market capitalization. Shaded areas reflect quarterly data for the past three years. Source: Morningstar
MATURITY | ||||
SHORT | INTERMED | LONG | ||
X | HIGH | CREDIT QUALITY | ||
MEDIUM | ||||
LOW |
This diagram shows the Fund's fixed-income investment style by displaying the average credit quality of the bonds owned and the Fund's interest rate sensitivity, as measured by average maturity. Shaded areas show the past three years of quarterly data. Source: Morningstar
Financial, health care weakened results
We underperformed our peer groups and equity benchmark this past fiscal year primarily because of 1) adverse stock selection in financials, health care and industrials and 2) our positioning in high quality, relatively shorter duration bonds at a time when longer duration, lower quality bonds tended to outperform.
We stayed close to our maximum 75 percent weighting in equities for the majority of the 12 months ended March 31, 2007, and this generally had a positive impact on overall performance. However, the equity portion lagged the S&P 500 primarily as a result of adverse selection as well as an overweighting of the weaker-than-market industrial sector. Meanwhile, the fixed-income portion of the portfolio modestly underperformed its bond market benchmark.
For most of the last few years the Fund has been tilted toward more economically sensitive industries relative to the market. Starting in the first quarter of this last fiscal year we began to transition the portfolio away from these areas. We reasoned there was growing evidence that the economy was slowing and likely would impact stocks in our portfolio that have been some of our best performers over the past several years. At the end of the first fiscal quarter (March 2006), market psychology seemed to shift from a generally "half empty" mentality toward "half full" as investors reacted to a more favorable inflation picture and a drop in the price of oil. Shortly after the second fiscal quarter started, the war between Israel and Hezbollah began and escalated to a point that few had predicted. As the war raged on, the price of oil climbed to a point that threatened the global boom of the last few years. The war ended in conjunction with a rapid deterioration in the housing market, causi ng energy and other commodity prices to experience meaningful declines. The bond market took this as an "all clear" signal that inflation was dead and that the Federal Reserve could take a pause after a two-year tightening campaign.
The equity markets' response was decidedly positive, posting strong gains in the final quarter of the 2006 calendar year. In fact, every sector of the S&P 500 posted positive returns last year in contrast to the last couple of years when much of the gains were clustered in a handful of sectors, specifically energy. While energy finished the year as one of the leading performers, we believe the market will continue to broaden out to other sectors of the market.
We believe as the markets grow more comfortable with the idea that commodity prices likely are not going to spiral upwards to a point that inflation concerns reenter the picture, areas that have been impacted by rising commodity costs also may do better. We have added to our technology and retail holdings, as these stocks looked attractive based on a number of valuation metrics. While we believe the consumer likely will face challenges in the months ahead as housing languishes, we believe that other economic factors, such as relatively moderate energy prices and stable interest rates, should remove some of the pressure.
We also think there are some very exciting developments occurring in technology and telecommunications. Some of the trends that we are beginning to witness are a result of the digitization of content and new forms of content distribution. While these trends were a dream just a few years ago, they are real and happening today. We have exposure to these developments and look to increase those, given ongoing consumer technology adoptions.
Overall, we placed our greatest emphasis on energy, industrials and health care relative to the weightings found in the S&P 500. While the financial sector is the largest weighted sector in the Fund, we were underweight banks for most of the year. We have preferred to invest in financial stocks that we feel should benefit from increasing global wealth management and electronic trading.
Changes to Top 10 Equity Holdings March 31, 2007 compared to March 31, 2006 | |
---|---|
Company | Change in weighting |
Exxon Mobil Corporation | Increased |
General Dynamics Corporation | Increased |
General Electric Company | Increased |
Cisco Systems, Inc. | New to Top 10 |
Colgate-Palmolive Company | Increased |
Schlumberger Limited | Decreased |
Apple Inc. | New to Top 10 |
Johnson & Johnson | Increased |
UBS Ag | New to Top 10 |
PepsiCo, Inc. | New to Top 10 |
See your advisor or www.ivyfunds.com for more information on the Fund's most currently reported Top 10 Holdings.
Our outlook
Global liquidity has found its way into just about every asset class, with real estate, stocks, bonds and commodities all posting positive gains this year. An additional kicker has been private equity creating a bid under the market, particularly in value situations. As we enter the new fiscal year, our broad stance on the markets remains positive. Fiscal policy in many countries around the world has been aimed at containing inflation, and it appears, so far, that inflation has stayed under control. Global growth looks to be slowing, but not nearly to the degree as many had feared, given a slowing U.S. consumer. While we remain cautious as global economic growth matures, we feel that investors likely will put more emphasis on quality and pay greater attention to companies that can demonstrate sustainable earnings power. We continue to make adjustments to the portfolio to reflect our most current thinking on the economy and how we anticipate market reaction.
Bond Portfolio Characteristics | |
---|---|
As of 3-31-07 | |
Average maturity | 4.53 years |
Effective duration | 3.29 years |
Weighted average bond rating | AAA |
As with any mutual fund, the value of the Fund's shares will change, and you could lose money on your investment. These and other risks are more fully described in the Fund's prospectus.
The Fund's performance noted above is at net asset value (NAV), and does not include the effect of any applicable sales charges. If reflected, the sales charge would reduce the performance noted.
The opinions expressed in this report are those of the portfolio manager and are current only through the end of the period of the report as stated on the cover. The manager's views are subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions, and no forecasts can be guaranteed.
Comparison of Change in Value of
$10,000 Investment
Ivy Balanced Fund, Class A Shares (1) | $ | 14,513 | ||
S&P 500 Index | $ | 17,427 | ||
Citigroup Treasury/Government Sponsored/Credit Index | $ | 17,589 | ||
Lipper Mixed-Asset Target Allocation Growth Funds Universe Average | $ | 17,163 |
IVY BALANCED FUND. | S&P 500 | CITIGROUP TREASURY/ GOVT SPONSORED/ | LIPPER MIXED-ASSET TARGET ALLOCATION GROWTH FUNDS | |||||
CLASS A SHARES | INDEX | CREDIT INDEX | UNIVERSE AVERAGE | |||||
SEPT | 1997 | 9,425 | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | |||
SEPT | 1998 | 10,491 | 10,911 | 11,271 | 10,208 | |||
SEPT | 1999 | 12,178 | 13,945 | 11,109 | 11,776 | |||
SEPT | 2000 | 14,152 | 15,792 | 11,849 | 13,298 | |||
SEPT | 2001 | 9,574 | 11,582 | 13,441 | 11,488 | |||
SEPT | 2002 | 9,009 | 9,209 | 14,636 | 10,277 | |||
SEPT | 2003 | 10,555 | 11,459 | 15,605 | 12,062 | |||
MARCH | 2004 | 11,617 | 13,072 | 16,097 | 13,419 | |||
MARCH | 2005 | 12,303 | 13,947 | 16,181 | 14,131 | |||
MARCH | 2006 | 13,497 | 15,583 | 16,533 | 15,666 | |||
MARCH | 2007 | 14,513 | 17,427 | 17,589 | 17,163 |
Please note that the performance of the Fund's other share classes will be greater or less than the performance shown above for Class A based on the differences in loads and fees paid by shareholders investing in the different classes.
(1)The value of the investment in the Fund is impacted by the sales load at the time of the investment and by the ongoing expenses of the Fund and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions.
Average Annual Total Return(2) | |||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Class A | Class B | Class C | Class Y | ||||||||||
1-year period ended 3-31-07 | 1.35 | % | 2.49 | % | 6.67 | % | 7.67 | % | |||||
5-year period ended 3-31-07 | 5.17 | % | – | – | – | ||||||||
10-year period ended 3-31-07 | 5.31 | % | – | – | – | ||||||||
Since inception of Class (3) through 3-31-07 | – | 6.20 | % | 7.14 | % | 8.22 | % |
(2)Data quoted is past performance and is based on deduction of the maximum applicable sales load for each of the periods. Current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate and shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Please visit www.ivyfunds.com for the Fund's most recent month-end performance. Class A shares carry a maximum front-end sales load of 5.75%. Class B and Class C shares carry maximum contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) of 5% and 1%, respectively. (Accordingly, the Class C shares reflect no CDSC since it only applies to Class C shares redeemed within twelve months after purchase.) Class Y shares are not subject to sales charges.
(3)12-8-03 for Class B, Class C and Class Y shares (the date on which shares were first acquired by shareholders).
Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future performance. Indexes are unmanaged. The performance graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares.
The Advantus Spectrum Fund merged into the Ivy Balanced Fund on December 8, 2003. The performance shown for periods prior to this date is that of the Advantus Spectrum Fund Class A shares, restated to reflect current sales charges applicable to Ivy Balanced Fund Class A shares. Performance has not been restated to reflect the fees and expenses applicable to the Ivy Balanced Fund. If these expenses were reflected, performance shown would differ.
Shareholder Summary of Ivy Balanced Fund
Portfolio Highlights
On March 31, 2007, Ivy Balanced Fund had net assets totaling $93,339,542 invested in a diversified portfolio of:
67.18% | Domestic Common Stocks | |
15.95% | United States Government and Government Agency Obligations | |
5.39% | Cash and Cash Equivalents | |
5.37% | Domestic Corporate Debt Securities | |
5.06% | Foreign Common Stocks | |
0.61% | Other Government Securities | |
0.44% | Foreign Corporate Debt Securities |
As a shareholder of the Fund, for every $100 you had invested on March 31, 2007, your Fund owned:
Stocks | $ | 72.24 | |||
Technology | $ | 14.06 | |||
Health Care | $ | 11.66 | |||
Financial Services | $ | 10.75 | |||
Energy | $ | 6.76 | |||
Consumer Nondurables | $ | 6.35 | |||
Miscellaneous | $ | 6.14 | |||
Consumer Services | $ | 4.73 | |||
Multi-Industry | $ | 3.33 | |||
Utilities | $ | 3.06 | |||
Retail | $ | 2.82 | |||
Capital Goods | $ | 2.58 | |||
Bonds | $ | 22.37 | |||
United States Government and Government Agency Obligations | $ | 15.95 | |||
Corporate Debt Securities | $ | 5.81 | |||
Other Government Securities | $ | 0.61 | |||
Cash and Cash Equivalents | $ | 5.39 |
The Investments of Ivy Balanced Fund | ||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
March 31, 2007 | ||||||||
COMMON STOCKS | Shares | Value | ||||||
Air Transportation - 0.87% | ||||||||
Southwest Airlines Co. | 55,300 | $ | 812,910 | |||||
Aircraft - 1.58% | ||||||||
Boeing Company (The) | 16,600 | 1,475,906 | ||||||
Banks - 3.44% | ||||||||
Bank of America Corporation | 16,600 | 846,932 | ||||||
Northern Trust Corporation | 22,600 | 1,358,373 | ||||||
Wells Fargo & Company | 29,100 | 1,001,913 | ||||||
3,207,218 | ||||||||
Beverages - 3.32% | ||||||||
Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc. | 15,000 | 756,900 | ||||||
Brown-Forman Corporation, Class B | 12,400 | 812,944 | ||||||
PepsiCo, Inc. | 24,000 | 1,525,440 | ||||||
3,095,284 | ||||||||
Business Equipment and Services - 1.06% | ||||||||
Pitney Bowes Inc. | 21,800 | 989,502 | ||||||
Chemicals - Petroleum and Inorganic - 1.25% | ||||||||
E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company | 23,600 | 1,166,548 | ||||||
Chemicals - Specialty - 1.18% | ||||||||
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. | 14,900 | 1,100,961 | ||||||
Communications Equipment - 4.59% | ||||||||
Cisco Systems, Inc.* | 69,800 | 1,779,551 | ||||||
Nokia Corporation, Series A, ADR | 56,200 | 1,288,104 | ||||||
QUALCOMM Incorporated | 28,600 | 1,218,789 | ||||||
4,286,444 | ||||||||
Computers - Micro - 1.73% | ||||||||
Apple Inc.* | 17,400 | 1,616,547 | ||||||
Computers - Peripherals - 1.19% | ||||||||
Microsoft Corporation | 39,758 | 1,107,857 | ||||||
Defense - 2.47% | ||||||||
General Dynamics Corporation | 30,200 | 2,307,280 | ||||||
Electrical Equipment - 1.03% | ||||||||
Emerson Electric Co. | 22,400 | 965,216 | ||||||
Electronic Components - 2.50% | ||||||||
Microchip Technology Incorporated | 34,700 | 1,233,412 | ||||||
Texas Instruments Incorporated | 36,500 | 1,098,650 | ||||||
2,332,062 | ||||||||
Food and Related - 1.15% | ||||||||
Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company | 21,100 | 1,074,623 | ||||||
Health Care - Drugs - 5.41% | ||||||||
Allergan, Inc. | 11,100 | 1,230,102 | ||||||
Amgen Inc.* | 13,500 | 754,042 | ||||||
Gilead Sciences, Inc.* | 15,900 | 1,215,793 | ||||||
Novartis AG, ADR | 12,000 | 655,560 | ||||||
Pfizer Inc. | 47,200 | 1,192,272 | ||||||
5,047,769 | ||||||||
Health Care - General - 3.92% | ||||||||
DENTSPLY International Inc. | 35,000 | 1,146,075 | ||||||
Johnson & Johnson | 26,200 | 1,578,812 | ||||||
Zimmer Holdings, Inc.* | 10,900 | 930,969 | ||||||
3,655,856 | ||||||||
Hospital Supply and Management - 2.33% | ||||||||
Community Health Systems, Inc.* | 31,300 | 1,103,325 | ||||||
Medtronic, Inc. | 21,800 | 1,069,508 | ||||||
2,172,833 | ||||||||
Hotels and Gaming - 1.09% | ||||||||
Las Vegas Sands, Inc.* | 11,800 | 1,021,998 | ||||||
Household - General Products - 1.88% | ||||||||
Colgate-Palmolive Company | 26,300 | 1,756,577 | ||||||
Insurance - Life - 1.16% | ||||||||
Aflac Incorporated | 23,000 | 1,082,380 | ||||||
Insurance - Property and Casualty - 1.17% | ||||||||
Berkshire Hathaway Inc., Class B* | 300 | 1,092,000 | ||||||
Leisure Time Industry - 1.00% | ||||||||
Time Warner Inc. | 47,100 | 928,812 | ||||||
Motion Pictures - 1.57% | ||||||||
News Corporation Limited, Class A | 63,400 | 1,465,808 | ||||||
Multiple Industry - 3.33% | ||||||||
Altria Group, Inc. | 9,800 | 860,538 | ||||||
General Electric Company | 63,680 | 2,251,725 | ||||||
3,112,263 | ||||||||
Non-Residential Construction - 1.55% | ||||||||
Fluor Corporation | 16,100 | 1,444,492 | ||||||
Petroleum - International - 5.01% | ||||||||
BP p.l.c., ADR | 19,000 | 1,230,250 | ||||||
ChevronTexaco Corporation | 13,500 | 998,460 | ||||||
Exxon Mobil Corporation | 32,400 | 2,444,580 | ||||||
4,673,290 | ||||||||
Petroleum - Services - 1.75% | ||||||||
Schlumberger Limited | 23,700 | 1,637,670 | ||||||
Publishing - 1.07% | ||||||||
Meredith Corporation | 17,400 | 998,586 | ||||||
Retail - General Merchandise - 2.05% | ||||||||
Target Corporation | 15,000 | 888,900 | ||||||
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. | 21,900 | 1,028,205 | ||||||
1,917,105 | ||||||||
Retail - Specialty Stores - 0.77% | ||||||||
Best Buy Co., Inc. | 14,800 | 721,056 | ||||||
Security and Commodity Brokers - 4.98% | ||||||||
American Express Company | 17,800 | 1,003,920 | ||||||
Chicago Mercantile Exchange Holdings Inc. | 1,500 | 798,690 | ||||||
J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. | 26,800 | 1,296,584 | ||||||
UBS AG | 26,000 | 1,545,180 | ||||||
4,644,374 | ||||||||
Timesharing and Software - 1.07% | ||||||||
Paychex, Inc. | 26,400 | 999,504 | ||||||
Trucking and Shipping - 0.71% | ||||||||
Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. | 16,100 | 665,010 | ||||||
Utilities - Electric - 1.45% | ||||||||
Exelon Corporation | 19,700 | 1,353,587 | ||||||
Utilities - Telephone - 1.61% | ||||||||
AT&T Inc. | 38,100 | 1,502,283 | ||||||
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS - 72.24% | $ | 67,431,611 | ||||||
(Cost: $51,895,168) | ||||||||
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES | Principal Amount in Thousands | |||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Banks - 0.29% | ||||||||
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., | ||||||||
7.55%, 6-21-10 | $250 | 267,474 | ||||||
Beverages - 0.37% | ||||||||
Diageo Capital plc, | ||||||||
3.5%, 11-19-07 | 350 | 346,176 | ||||||
Finance Companies - 2.48% | ||||||||
American International Group, | ||||||||
3.85%, 11-26-07 (A) | 500 | 495,188 | ||||||
Banco Hipotecario Nacional: | ||||||||
7.916%, 7-25-09 (A) | 6 | 65 | ||||||
8.0%, 3-31-11 (A) | 223 | 62,481 | ||||||
First Union-Lehman Brothers-Bank of America Commercial Mortgage Trust, | ||||||||
6.56%, 11-18-35 | 360 | 362,616 | ||||||
General Motors Acceptance Corporation, | ||||||||
6.125%, 8-28-07 | 300 | 299,822 | ||||||
Prudential Insurance Company of America, | ||||||||
6.6%, 5-15-08 (A) | 750 | 758,212 | ||||||
Unilever Capital Corporation, | ||||||||
5.9%, 11-15-32 | 350 | 340,033 | ||||||
2,318,417 | ||||||||
Food and Related - 1.30% | ||||||||
Archer-Daniels-Midland Company, | ||||||||
7.0%, 2-1-31 | 700 | 789,021 | ||||||
Cargill, Inc., | ||||||||
6.375%, 6-1-12 (B) | 400 | 420,439 | ||||||
1,209,460 | ||||||||
Insurance - Life - 0.51% | ||||||||
StanCorp Financial Group, Inc., | ||||||||
6.875%, 10-1-12 | 450 | 476,982 | ||||||
Real Estate Investment Trust - 0.86% | ||||||||
Vornado Realty L.P., | ||||||||
5.625%, 6-15-07 | 800 | 799,675 | ||||||
TOTAL CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES - 5.81% | $ | 5,418,184 | ||||||
(Cost: $5,367,927) | ||||||||
OTHER GOVERNMENT SECURITIES - 0.61% | ||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Canada | ||||||||
Hydro-Quebec | ||||||||
8.0%, 2-1-13 | 500 | $ | 570,902 | |||||
(Cost: $569,603) | ||||||||
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT AND GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS | ||||||||
Mortgage-Backed Obligations - 5.25% | ||||||||
Federal National Mortgage Association Fixed Rate Pass-Through Certificates: | ||||||||
6.23%, 1-1-08 | 417 | 416,581 | ||||||
6.0%, 9-1-17 | 393 | 400,809 | ||||||
5.0%, 1-1-18 | 446 | 441,073 | ||||||
5.5%, 4-1-18 | 393 | 394,440 | ||||||
6.5%, 10-1-28 | 147 | 151,231 | ||||||
�� 6.5%, 2-1-29 | 32 | 32,726 | ||||||
7.0%, 5-1-31 | 30 | 31,503 | ||||||
7.5%, 5-1-31 | 55 | 58,166 | ||||||
7.0%, 7-1-31 | 44 | 46,128 | ||||||
7.0%, 9-1-31 | 65 | 68,178 | ||||||
7.0%, 9-1-31 | 48 | 50,002 | ||||||
7.0%, 11-1-31 | 153 | 159,786 | ||||||
6.5%, 2-1-32 | 169 | 175,589 | ||||||
7.0%, 2-1-32 | 174 | 182,403 | ||||||
7.0%, 2-1-32 | 97 | 101,901 | ||||||
6.5%, 3-1-32 | 50 | 51,366 | ||||||
7.0%, 3-1-32 | 104 | 108,968 | ||||||
7.0%, 6-1-32 | 33 | 34,653 | ||||||
7.0%, 7-1-32 | 206 | 216,416 | ||||||
6.5%, 8-1-32 | 84 | 87,480 | ||||||
6.0%, 9-1-32 | 637 | 645,162 | ||||||
6.5%, 9-1-32 | 151 | 156,760 | ||||||
5.5%, 5-1-33 | 309 | 306,506 | ||||||
5.5%, 5-1-33 | 181 | 179,916 | ||||||
5.5%, 5-1-33 | 117 | 115,595 | ||||||
5.5%, 6-1-33 | 288 | 285,871 | ||||||
4,899,209 |
Treasury Obligations - 10.70% | ||||||||
United States Treasury Bond, | ||||||||
7.5%, 11-15-16 | 500 | 607,637 | ||||||
United States Treasury Notes: | ||||||||
3.0%, 2-15-08 | 900 | 885,129 | ||||||
4.0%, 3-15-10 | 800 | 788,282 | ||||||
4.25%, 10-15-10 | 2,000 | 1,982,266 | ||||||
3.875%, 2-15-13 | 1,250 | 1,207,372 | ||||||
3.625%, 5-15-13 | 750 | 713,379 | ||||||
4.25%, 8-15-13 | 900 | 884,637 | ||||||
4.25%, 8-15-15 | 3,000 | 2,919,726 | ||||||
9,988,428 | ||||||||
TOTAL UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT AND GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS - 15.95% | $ | 14,887,637 | ||||||
(Cost: $15,069,112) | ||||||||
SHORT-TERM SECURITIES | ||||||||
Aluminum - 1.45% | ||||||||
Alcoa Incorporated, | ||||||||
5.44%, 4-2-07 | 1,350 | 1,349,796 | ||||||
Utilities - Gas and Pipeline - 2.68% | ||||||||
Michigan Consolidated Gas Co., | ||||||||
5.33%, 4-2-07 | 2,500 | 2,499,630 | ||||||
Utilities - Telephone - 1.28% | ||||||||
Verizon Communications Inc., | ||||||||
5.35%, 4-4-07 | 1,200 | 1,199,465 | ||||||
TOTAL SHORT-TERM SECURITIES - 5.41% | $ | 5,048,891 | ||||||
(Cost: $5,048,891) | ||||||||
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES -100.02% | $ | 93,357,225 | ||||||
(Cost: $77,950,701) | ||||||||
LIABILITIES, NET OF CASH AND OTHER ASSETS - (0.02%) | (17,683 | ) | ||||||
NET ASSETS - 100.00% | $ | 93,339,542 | ||||||
Notes to Schedule of Investments |
Certain acronyms may be used within the body of the Fund's holdings. The definitions of these acronyms are as follows: ADR - American Depositary Receipts; CMO - Collateralized Mortgage Obligation; GDR - Global Depositary Receipts and REMIC - Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduit. |
*No dividends were paid during the preceding 12 months. |
(A)Illiquid security. At March 31, 2007, the total value of illiquid securities amounted to $1,315,946, or 1.41% of net assets. |
(B)Security was purchased pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933 and may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. This security has been determined to be liquid under guidelines established by the Board of Trustees. At March 31, 2007, the total value of this security amounted to 0.45% of net assets. |
See Note 1 to financial statements for security valuation and other significant accounting policies concerning investments. |
See Note 3 to financial statements for cost and unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investments owned for Federal income tax purposes. |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
IVY BALANCED FUND
March 31, 2007
(In Thousands, Except for Per Share Amounts)
ASSETS | ||||
Investment securities - at value (cost - $77,951) (Notes 1 and 3) | $ | 93,357 | ||
Receivables: | ||||
Dividends and interest | 290 | |||
Fund shares sold | 35 | |||
Prepaid and other assets | 38 | |||
Total assets | 93,720 | |||
LIABILITIES | ||||
Payable to Fund shareholders | 180 | |||
Due to custodian | 57 | |||
Accrued management fee (Note 2) | 56 | |||
Accrued service fee (Note 2) | 33 | |||
Accrued shareholder servicing (Note 2) | 25 | |||
Accrued accounting services fee (Note 2) | 4 | |||
Accrued distribution fee (Note 2) | 3 | |||
Other | 22 | |||
Total liabilities | 380 | |||
Total net assets | $ | 93,340 | ||
NET ASSETS | ||||
Capital paid in (shares authorized - unlimited) | $ | 77,256 | ||
Accumulated undistributed income: | ||||
Accumulated undistributed net investment income | 26 | |||
Accumulated undistributed net realized gain on investment transactions | 651 | |||
Net unrealized appreciation in value of investments | 15,407 | |||
Net assets applicable to outstanding units of capital | $ | 93,340 | ||
Net asset value per share (net assets divided by shares outstanding): | ||||
Class A | $16.18 | |||
Class B | $16.14 | |||
Class C | $16.15 | |||
Class Y | $16.18 | |||
Capital shares outstanding: | ||||
Class A | 3,670 | |||
Class B | 155 | |||
Class C | 187 | |||
Class Y | 1,757 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Statement of Operations
IVY BALANCED FUND
For the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2007
(In Thousands)
INVESTMENT INCOME | ||||
Income (Note 1B): | ||||
Interest and amortization | $ | 1,301 | ||
Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $3) | 1,015 | |||
Total income | 2,316 | |||
Expenses (Note 2): | ||||
Investment management fee | 670 | |||
Service fee: | ||||
Class A | 139 | |||
Class B | 5 | |||
Class C | 6 | |||
Class Y | 83 | |||
Shareholder servicing: | ||||
Class A | 158 | |||
Class B | 11 | |||
Class C | 7 | |||
Class Y | 50 | |||
Accounting services fee | 48 | |||
Distribution fee: | ||||
Class A | 6 | |||
Class B | 16 | |||
Class C | 18 | |||
Audit fees | 23 | |||
Custodian fees | 11 | |||
Legal fees | 3 | |||
Other | 75 | |||
Total expenses | 1,329 | |||
Net investment income | 987 | |||
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN | ||||
ON INVESTMENTS (NOTES 1 AND 3) | ||||
Realized net gain on investments | 3,925 | |||
Unrealized appreciation in value of investments during the period | 1,967 | |||
Net gain on investments | 5,892 | |||
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | $ | 6,879 | ||
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
IVY BALANCED FUND
(In Thousands)
For the fiscal year ended March 31, | ||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2007 | 2006 | |||||||
DECREASE IN NET ASSETS | ||||||||
Operations: | ||||||||
Net investment income | $ | 987 | $ | 1,020 | ||||
Realized net gain on investments | 3,925 | 3,508 | ||||||
Unrealized appreciation | 1,967 | 4,702 | ||||||
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | 6,879 | 9,230 | ||||||
Distributions to shareholders from (Note 1F):(1) | ||||||||
Net investment income: | ||||||||
Class A | (661 | ) | (515 | ) | ||||
Class B | (3 | ) | (1 | ) | ||||
Class C | (11 | ) | (1 | ) | ||||
Class Y | (411 | ) | (423 | ) | ||||
Realized gains on investment transactions: | ||||||||
Class A | (– | ) | (– | ) | ||||
Class B | (– | ) | (– | ) | ||||
Class C | (– | ) | (– | ) | ||||
Class Y | (– | ) | (– | ) | ||||
(1,086 | ) | (940 | ) | |||||
Capital share transactions (Note 5) | (11,344 | ) | (9,813 | ) | ||||
Total decrease | (5,551 | ) | (1,523 | ) | ||||
NET ASSETS | ||||||||
Beginning of period | 98,891 | 100,414 | ||||||
End of period | $ | 93,340 | $ | 98,891 | ||||
Undistributed net investment income | $ | 26 | $ | 125 | ||||
(1)See "Financial Highlights" on pages 28 - 31.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Financial Highlights
IVY BALANCED FUND
Class A Shares
For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
For the fiscal year ended March 31, | For the fiscal period ended | For the fiscal year ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 3-31-04 | 2003 | 2002 | |||||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 15.22 | $ | 14.00 | $ | 13.35 | $ | 12.18 | $ | 10.54 | $ | 11.45 | ||||||||
Income (loss) from investment operations: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income | 0.16 | 0.15 | 0.14 | 0.05 | 0.16 | 0.23 | ||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | 0.98 | 1.21 | 0.65 | 1.16 | 1.64 | (0.89 | ) | |||||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 1.14 | 1.36 | 0.79 | 1.21 | 1.80 | (0.66 | ) | |||||||||||||
Less distributions from: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income | (0.18 | ) | (0.14 | ) | (0.14 | ) | (0.04 | ) | (0.16 | ) | (0.25 | ) | ||||||||
Capital gains | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | ||||||||
Total distributions | (0.18 | ) | (0.14 | ) | (0.14 | ) | (0.04 | ) | (0.16 | ) | (0.25 | ) | ||||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 16.18 | $ | 15.22 | $ | 14.00 | $ | 13.35 | $ | 12.18 | $ | 10.54 | ||||||||
Total return(1) | 7.53 | % | 9.71 | % | 5.90 | % | 10.06 | % | 17.17 | %(2) | - -5.91 | % | ||||||||
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | $59 | $57 | $54 | $52 | $38 | $37 | ||||||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including voluntary expense waiver | 1.39 | % | 1.42 | % | 1.53 | % | 1.52 | %(3)(4) | 1.29 | % | 1.22 | % | ||||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets including voluntary expense waiver | 1.03 | % | 1.00 | % | 1.02 | % | 0.86 | %(3)(4) | 1.41 | % | 1.84 | % | ||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding voluntary expense waiver | 1.39 | %(5) | 1.42 | %(5) | 1.53 | %(5) | 1.57 | %(3)(4) | 1.62 | % | 1.52 | % | ||||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets excluding voluntary expense waiver | 1.03 | %(5) | 1.00 | %(5) | 1.02 | %(5) | 0.81 | %(3)(4) | 1.08 | % | 1.54 | % | ||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 23 | % | 49 | % | 37 | % | 29 | % | 110 | % | 129 | % |
(1)Total return calculated without taking into account the sales load deducted on an initial purchase.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Financial Highlights
IVY BALANCED FUND
Class B Shares
For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
For the fiscal year ended March 31, | For the period from 12-8-03(1) to | |||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 3-31-04 | |||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 15.18 | $ | 13.98 | $ | 13.33 | $ | 12.96 | ||||||
Income from investment operations: | ||||||||||||||
Net investment income | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.01 | 0.01 | ||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | 0.98 | 1.21 | 0.64 | 0.39 | ||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 0.99 | 1.21 | 0.65 | 0.40 | ||||||||||
Less distributions from: | ||||||||||||||
Net investment income | (0.03 | ) | (0.01 | ) | (0.00 | )* | (0.03 | ) | ||||||
Capital gains | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | ||||||
Total distributions | (0.03 | ) | (0.01 | ) | (0.00 | )* | (0.03 | ) | ||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 16.14 | $ | 15.18 | $ | 13.98 | $ | 13.33 | ||||||
Total return | 6.49 | % | 8.62 | % | 4.90 | % | 3.05 | % | ||||||
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | $2,506 | $1,995 | $1,503 | $338 | ||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | 2.39 | % | 2.41 | % | 2.52 | % | 2.76 | %(2) | ||||||
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | 0.03 | % | 0.01 | % | 0.06 | % | - -0.42 | %(2) | ||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 23 | % | 49 | % | 37 | % | 29 | %(3) |
*Not shown due to rounding.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Financial Highlights
IVY BALANCED FUND
Class C Shares
For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
For the fiscal year ended March 31, | For the period from 12-8-03(1) to | |||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 3-31-04 | |||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 15.20 | $ | 13.98 | $ | 13.34 | $ | 12.96 | ||||||
Income from investment operations: | ||||||||||||||
Net investment income | 0.04 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.02 | ||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | 0.97 | 1.20 | 0.63 | 0.39 | ||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 1.01 | 1.23 | 0.66 | 0.41 | ||||||||||
Less distributions from: | ||||||||||||||
Net investment income | (0.06 | ) | (0.01 | ) | (0.02 | ) | (0.03 | ) | ||||||
Capital gains | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | ||||||
Total distributions | (0.06 | ) | (0.01 | ) | (0.02 | ) | (0.03 | ) | ||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 16.15 | $ | 15.20 | $ | 13.98 | $ | 13.34 | ||||||
Total return | 6.67 | % | 8.80 | % | 4.98 | % | 3.13 | % | ||||||
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | $3,018 | $1,996 | $898 | $301 | ||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | 2.16 | % | 2.25 | % | 2.38 | % | 2.43 | %(2) | ||||||
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | 0.27 | % | 0.21 | % | 0.19 | % | - -0.12 | %(2) | ||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 23 | % | 49 | % | 37 | % | 29 | %(3) |
(1)Commencement of operations of the class.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Financial Highlights
IVY BALANCED FUND
Class Y Shares
For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
For the fiscal year ended March 31, | For the period from 12-8-03(1) to | |||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 3-31-04 | |||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 15.22 | $ | 14.00 | $ | 13.35 | $ | 12.96 | ||||||
Income from investment operations: | ||||||||||||||
Net investment income | 0.18 | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0.04 | ||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | 0.98 | 1.21 | 0.65 | 0.40 | ||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 1.16 | 1.38 | 0.82 | 0.44 | ||||||||||
Less distributions from: | ||||||||||||||
Net investment income | (0.20 | ) | (0.16 | ) | (0.17 | ) | (0.05 | ) | ||||||
Capital gains | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | ||||||
Total distributions | (0.20 | ) | (0.16 | ) | (0.17 | ) | (0.05 | ) | ||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 16.18 | $ | 15.22 | $ | 14.00 | $ | 13.35 | ||||||
Total return | 7.67 | % | 9.89 | % | 6.16 | % | 3.43 | % | ||||||
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | $28 | $38 | $44 | $53 | ||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | 1.26 | % | 1.26 | % | 1.30 | % | 1.36 | %(2) | ||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 1.16 | % | 1.15 | % | 1.25 | % | 0.97 | %(2) | ||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 23 | % | 49 | % | 37 | % | 29 | %(3) |
(1)Commencement of operations of the class.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Managers' Discussion of Ivy Bond Fund
March 31, 2007
The Fund rose 6.40 percent (Class A shares at net asset value) for the 12 months ended March 31, 2007, less than its benchmark but slightly ahead of its peer group. The Citigroup Broad Investment Grade Index (reflecting the performance of securities that generally represent the bond market) increased 6.60 percent, while the Lipper Corporate Debt Funds A-Rated Universe Average (reflecting the universe of funds with similar investment objectives) increased 6.10 percent for the same period.
CMBS helped results
Our underweighting in Treasuries and overweighting in collateralized mortgage obligations and commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) benefited the Fund's overall performance. Fueling these results were two primary factors: all non-Treasury sectors outperformed Treasuries during the year (although less so during the most recent quarter), and our security selection within these sectors was very strong. However, our investment in Kinder Morgan bonds detracted from performance as a highly leveraged managed buyout seriously damaged credit quality. This is just one example of the type of activity that made us very cautious toward corporate bonds near the end of calendar year 2006.
MATURITY | ||||
SHORT | INTERMED | LONG | ||
HIGH | CREDIT QUALITY | |||
X | MEDIUM | |||
LOW |
This diagram shows the Fund's fixed-income investment style by displaying the average credit quality of the bonds owned and the Fund's interest rate sensitivity, as measured by average maturity. Shaded areas reflect quarterly data for the past three years. Source: Morningstar
Interest rates increased a bit, but short-term rates rose more, inverting the yield curve. The somewhat minor changes gave us fewer opportunities to enhance performance through duration positioning. Notably, the housing market slowed substantially in 2006, causing many market participants to position themselves for an economic slowdown late in the year and into 2007. Concerns about the subprime lending market leaked into the CMBS and asset-backed securities (ABS) sectors in the last few weeks of the most recent quarter, widening spreads and increasing risk premiums.
Portfolio Characteristics | |
---|---|
As of 3-31-07 | |
Average maturity | 7.72 years |
Effective duration | 4.37 years |
Weighted average bond rating | AA |
Avoiding subprime market worked well
The inversion of the yield curve was positive for the Fund because we were positioned for such an occurrence. Also, we took a more positive view on housing and the economy than others, and continued to invest in what we viewed as high-quality, mortgage-related securities that provided bargains. This overweight in ABS, CMBS and mortgage-backed securities (MBS) was of significant benefit to the Fund for the first three quarters of the period, though it did detract from performance slightly in the last quarter. Because we remained in the higher quality portion of these sectors, the concerns in the subprime market at the end of the period did not hurt the Fund as much as other investors. In the corporate sector, we began investing more in bonds that included change-of-control provisions in an effort to protect bond holders in the case of a leveraged buyout.
Our outlook
We expect the Federal Reserve to remain on hold for the next couple of meetings, even though the housing weakness continues to cause concern that it will significantly drag down the economy. We still do not see the subprime problems and potentially broader impact on housing values and consumer confidence as cause for a U.S. recession. We have a positive outlook on higher-rated ABS and CMBS, which we feel have plenty of protection in terms of excess collateral. However, we will be watching closely as this cycle plays out, as we believe it is already creating terrific bond investment values and will likely continue to do so in the future.
We think markets are likely to remain choppy over the next few quarters. In fact, the credit markets are starting to pull back. Whenever this happens, the weakest borrowers are typically the first to be uncovered and then caution enters back into the psychology of the markets. Lending caution will be a welcome return that we hope will lead to higher risk premiums for corporate bonds and structured finance securities. We believe we are well positioned for such an environment and are alert to the potential hazards that can develop along the way. As always, we continue our effort to add value to the Fund through relative value security selection, something that will not change in the future environment envisioned. However, as values change among securities and sectors, we will be sharp to reassess and re-price risk in the markets and take advantage of the potential opportunities that arise.
As with any mutual fund, the value of the Fund's shares will change, and you could lose money on your investment. Fixed-income securities are subject to interest rate risk and, as such, the Fund's net asset value may fall as interest rates rise.
Certain U.S. government securities in which the Fund may invest, such as Treasury securities and securities issued by the Government National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae), are backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government. However, other U.S. government securities in which the Fund may invest, such as securities issued by the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae), the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac) and the Federal Home Loan Banks (FHLB) are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government, are not insured or guaranteed by the U.S. government and, instead, may be supported only by the right of the issuer to borrow from the U.S. Treasury or by the credit of the issuer.
These and other risks are more fully described in the Fund's prospectus.
The Fund's performance noted above is at net asset value (NAV), and does not include the effect of any applicable sales charges. If reflected, the sales charge would reduce the performance noted.
The opinions expressed in this report are those of the portfolio managers and are current only through the end of the period of the report as stated on the cover. The managers' views are subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions, and no forecasts can be guaranteed.
Comparison of Change in Value of
$10,000 Investment
Ivy Bond Fund, Class A Shares (1) | $ | 15,381 | ||
Citigroup Broad Investment Grade Index | $ | 17,497 | ||
Lipper Corporate Debt Funds A-Rated Universe Average | $ | 16,376 |
LIPPER CORPORATE | ||||||
CITIGROUP BROAD | DEBT FUNDS | |||||
IVY BOND FUND, | INVESTMENT | A RATED | ||||
CLASS A SHARES | GRADE INDEX | UNIVERSE AVERAGE | ||||
SEPT | 1997 | 9,425 | 10,000 | 10,000 | ||
SEPT | 1998 | 10,278 | 11,147 | 11,068 | ||
SEPT | 1999 | 10,007 | 11,117 | 10,820 | ||
SEPT | 2000 | 10,511 | 11,886 | 11,411 | ||
SEPT | 2001 | 11,949 | 13,439 | 12,724 | ||
SEPT | 2002 | 12,894 | 14,564 | 13,588 | ||
SEPT | 2003 | 13,649 | 15,363 | 14,544 | ||
MARCH | 2004 | 14,063 | 15,833 | 15,025 | ||
MARCH | 2005 | 14,209 | 16,028 | 15,170 | ||
MARCH | 2006 | 14,456 | 16,413 | 15,434 | ||
MARCH | 2007 | 15,381 | 17,497 | 16,376 | ||
Please note that the performance of the Fund's other share classes will be greater or less than the performance shown above for Class A based on the differences in loads and fees paid by shareholders investing in the different classes.
(1)The value of the investment in the Fund is impacted by the sales load at the time of the investment and by the ongoing expenses of the Fund and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions.
Average Annual Total Return(2) | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Class A | Class B | Class C | Class Y | |
1-year period ended 3-31-07 | 0.28% | 1.22% | 5.48% | 6.43% |
5-year period ended 3-31-07 | 4.06% | – | – | – |
10-year period ended 3-31-07 | 5.18% | – | – | – |
Since inception of Class (3) through 3-31-07 | – | 1.64% | 2.54% | 3.55% |
(2)Data quoted is past performance and is based on deduction of the maximum applicable sales load for each of the periods. Current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate and shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Please visit www.ivyfunds.com for the Fund's most recent month-end performance. Class A shares carry a maximum front-end sales load of 5.75%. Class B and Class C shares carry maximum contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) of 5% and 1%, respectively. (Accordingly, the Class C shares reflect no CDSC since it only applies to Class C shares redeemed within twelve months after purchase.) Class Y shares are not subject to sales charges.
(3)12-8-03 for Class B, Class C and Class Y shares (the date on which shares were first acquired by shareholders).
Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future performance. Indexes are unmanaged. The performance graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares.
The Advantus Bond Fund merged into the Ivy Bond Fund on December 8, 2003. The performance shown for periods prior to this date is that of the Advantus Bond Fund Class A shares, restated to reflect current sales charges applicable to Ivy Bond Fund Class A shares. Performance has not been restated to reflect the fees and expenses applicable to the Ivy Bond Fund. If these expenses were reflected, performance shown would differ.
SHAREHOLDER SUMMARY OF IVY BOND FUND
Portfolio Highlights
On March 31, 2007, Ivy Bond Fund had net assets totaling $70,174,918 invested in a diversified portfolio of:
96.55% | Bonds | |
2.71% | Cash and Cash Equivalents | |
0.74% | Preferred Stocks |
As a shareholder of the Fund, for every $100 you had invested on March 31, 2007, your Fund owned:
Corporate Bonds | $ | 66.34 | |||
United States Government Agency Mortgage-Backed Obligations | $ | 23.25 | |||
United States Government Treasury Obligations | $ | 5.32 | |||
Cash and Cash Equivalents and Taxable Municipal Bond | $ | 2.82 | |||
United States Government Agency Obligations | $ | 1.53 | |||
Preferred Stocks | $ | 0.74 |
On March 31, 2007, the breakdown of bonds (by ratings) held by the Fund was as follows:
AAA | 45.72 | % | |||
AA | 5.35 | % | |||
A | 9.35 | % | |||
BBB | 25.64 | % | |||
BB | 8.98 | % | |||
Below B | 0.68 | % | |||
Non-rated | 0.83 | % | |||
Cash and Cash Equivalents and Equities | 3.45 | % |
Ratings reflected in the wheel are taken from the following sources in order of preference: Standard & Poor's, Moody's or management's internal ratings, where no other ratings are available.
The Investments of Ivy Bond Fund | ||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
March 31, 2007 | ||||||||
PREFERRED STOCKS | Shares | Value | ||||||
Real Estate Investment Trust | ||||||||
PS Business Parks, Inc., 7.0% Cumulative | 10,500 | $ | 264,180 | |||||
Public Storage, Inc., 6.25% Cumulative | 10,500 | 257,460 | ||||||
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS - 0.74% | $ | 521,640 | ||||||
(Cost: $520,050) | ||||||||
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES | Principal Amount in Thousands | |||||||
Aluminum - 0.27% | ||||||||
Steelcase Inc., | ||||||||
6.5%, 8-15-11 | $ | 185 | 189,985 | |||||
Asset-Backed Securities - 4.49% | ||||||||
ABFS Mortgage Loan Trust 2002-4, | ||||||||
7.423%, 12-15-33* | 120 | 120,268 | ||||||
Associates Manufactured Housing Contract Pass-Through Certificates, | ||||||||
7.725%, 6-15-28 | 156 | 157,761 | ||||||
C-Bass 2006-CB2 Trust, | ||||||||
5.86%, 12-25-36 | 530 | 535,112 | ||||||
C-Bass 2006-MH1 Trust: | ||||||||
6.24%, 10-25-36 (A)* | 105 | 106,395 | ||||||
6.25%, 10-25-36 (A)* | 170 | 171,298 | ||||||
Centex Home Equity Loan Trust 2005-C, | ||||||||
5.048%, 6-25-35* | 370 | 359,174 | ||||||
Citibank Credit Card Issuance Trust, Class 2005-C1, | ||||||||
5.5%, 3-24-17 | 200 | 198,988 | ||||||
CountryPlace Manufactured Housing Contract Trust 2005-1, | ||||||||
5.2%, 12-15-35 (B)* | 300 | 288,642 | ||||||
Green Tree Financial Corporation: | ||||||||
6.4%, 10-15-18 | 75 | 76,251 | ||||||
7.35%, 5-15-27 | 41 | 42,221 | ||||||
Home Equity Loan Trust 2003-HS2, | ||||||||
5.09%, 7-25-33* | 50 | 49,007 | ||||||
National Collegiate Trust 1997-S2 (The), | ||||||||
7.24%, 9-20-14 | 188 | 182,078 |
Origen Manufactured Housing Contract: | ||||||||
Trust 2004-A, | ||||||||
5.7%, 1-15-35 | 100 | 99,130 | ||||||
Trust 2004-B, | ||||||||
5.73%, 11-15-35 | 50 | 48,812 | ||||||
Trust 2005-A: | ||||||||
4.49%, 5-15-18 | 200 | 197,910 | ||||||
5.86%, 6-15-36* | 120 | 116,938 | ||||||
Trust 2005-B, | ||||||||
5.605%, 5-15-22 | 80 | 79,750 | ||||||
Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc.: | ||||||||
8.75%, 1-7-16 | 2 | 2,134 | ||||||
6.3691%, 3-7-28* | 147 | 146,539 | ||||||
WFS Financial 2005-2 Owner Trust, | ||||||||
4.39%, 11-19-12 | 175 | 173,602 | ||||||
3,152,010 | ||||||||
Banks - 0.36% | ||||||||
Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities 2001-14 Trust, | ||||||||
5.6%, 3-15-16 | 250 | 251,739 | ||||||
Beverages - 0.90% | ||||||||
SABMiller plc, | ||||||||
6.5%, 7-1-16 (A) | 600 | 634,048 | ||||||
Broadcasting - 1.09% | ||||||||
Cox Communications, Inc., | ||||||||
7.125%, 10-1-12 | 450 | 485,137 | ||||||
Viacom Inc., | ||||||||
6.875%, 4-30-36 | 275 | 277,196 | ||||||
762,333 | ||||||||
Business Equipment and Services - 0.94% | ||||||||
HSBC Finance Corporation, | ||||||||
5.7%, 6-1-11 | 400 | 406,100 | ||||||
International Lease Finance Corporation, | ||||||||
5.625%, 9-20-13 | 250 | 254,820 | ||||||
660,920 | ||||||||
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations - 7.33% | ||||||||
Banc of America: | ||||||||
Alternative Loan Trust 2005-10: | ||||||||
5.66861%, 11-25-35* | 283 | 278,494 | ||||||
5.66861%, 11-25-35* | 137 | 132,125 | ||||||
Alternative Loan Trust 2005-12: | ||||||||
5.80715%, 1-25-36* | 303 | 297,835 | ||||||
5.80715%, 1-25-36* | 220 | 201,020 | ||||||
Alternative Loan Trust 2006-4, | ||||||||
6.22497%, 5-25-36* | 326 | 324,491 | ||||||
Alternative Loan Trust 2006-8, | ||||||||
6.25129%, 11-25-46* | 145 | 134,168 | ||||||
Mortgage 2007-1 Trust, | ||||||||
6.0%, 3-25-37 | 170 | 166,952 | ||||||
Mortgage Trust 2004-7, | ||||||||
5.75%, 8-25-34 | 96 | 94,981 | ||||||
Banco Hipotecario Nacional, | ||||||||
7.916%, 7-25-09 (B) | 7 | 74 | ||||||
BlackRock Capital Finance, | ||||||||
7.75%, 9-25-26 (A) | 118 | 117,743 | ||||||
Chase Mortgage Finance Trust, Series 2003-S11, | ||||||||
5.5%, 10-25-33 | 121 | 118,800 | ||||||
Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp., | ||||||||
6.0%, 11-25-18 | 48 | 48,466 | ||||||
Global Mortgage Securitization 2005-A Ltd. and Global Mortgage Securitization 2005-A LLC: | ||||||||
5.25%, 4-25-32 | 197 | 187,120 | ||||||
5.39725%, 4-25-32* | 291 | 263,563 | ||||||
Global Mortgage Securitization Ltd. and Global Mortgage Securitization, LLC: | ||||||||
5.25%, 11-25-32 (B) | 304 | 294,982 | ||||||
5.25%, 11-25-32 (B) | 260 | 254,212 | ||||||
J.P. Morgan Mortgage: | ||||||||
Trust 2005-S2, | ||||||||
5.66819%, 9-25-35* | 514 | 506,365 | ||||||
Trust 2006-S3, | ||||||||
�� 6.5%, 8-25-36 | 395 | 402,140 | ||||||
Lehman XS Trust, Series 2005-8, | ||||||||
5.69%, 12-25-35 | 585 | 585,930 | ||||||
MASTR Asset Securitization Trust 2003-10, | ||||||||
5.5%, 11-25-33 | 187 | 183,243 | ||||||
Mellon Residential Funding, | ||||||||
6.75%, 6-26-28 | 58 | 58,106 | ||||||
RALI Series 2003-QS10 Trust, | ||||||||
5.75%, 5-25-33 | 245 | 242,306 | ||||||
Structured Asset Securities Corporation, | ||||||||
5.63%, 5-25-34* | 250 | 247,481 | ||||||
5,140,597 | ||||||||
Conduit - 14.45% | ||||||||
Banc of America Commercial Mortgage Inc., Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2002-2, | ||||||||
6.2%, 7-11-43 (A) | 275 | 283,538 | ||||||
Banc of America Commercial Mortgage Trust 2007-1, | ||||||||
5.451%, 1-15-49 | 500 | 501,588 | ||||||
Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage Securities Inc., Series 1999-WF2: | ||||||||
6.0%, 7-15-31 (A) | 500 | 513,346 | ||||||
6.0%, 7-15-31 (A) | 100 | 103,331 | ||||||
Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage Securities: | ||||||||
Trust 2002-TOP6, | ||||||||
6.0%, 10-15-36 (A) | 320 | 318,291 | ||||||
Trust 2004-PWR4, | ||||||||
5.468%, 6-11-41* | 1,500 | 1,514,648 | ||||||
CD 2006-CD2 Mortgage Trust, | ||||||||
5.6179%, 1-15-46 (A)* | 710 | 711,048 | ||||||
CD 2007-CD4 Commercial Mortgage Trust, | ||||||||
5.883%, 12-11-49 (A)* | 480 | 476,400 | ||||||
CHL Mortgage Pass-Through Trust 2004-J4, | ||||||||
5.25%, 5-25-34 | 694 | 642,242 | ||||||
COMM 2006-CNL2: | ||||||||
5.75556%, 2-5-19 (A)* | 225 | 221,363 | ||||||
5.75556%, 2-5-19 (A)* | 95 | 94,253 | ||||||
Commercial Mortgage Asset Trust, | ||||||||
6.0%, 11-17-32 | 225 | 230,655 | ||||||
DLJ Commercial Mortgage Corp. 1998-CG1, | ||||||||
7.16768%, 6-10-31 (A)* | 350 | 383,122 | ||||||
First Horizon Mortgage Pass-Through Trust 2003-8, | ||||||||
5.12334%, 10-25-33* | 97 | 82,411 | ||||||
GE Capital Commercial Mortgage Corp. 2002-2, | ||||||||
6.039%, 8-11-36 (A) | 565 | 584,549 | ||||||
GS Mortgage Securities Corporation II, Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2001-LI B, | ||||||||
6.733%, 2-14-16 (A) | 225 | 236,548 | ||||||
Hilton Hotel Pool Trust: | ||||||||
5.82%, 10-3-15 (A)* | 790 | 797,398 | ||||||
7.653%, 10-3-15 (A) | 430 | 451,823 | ||||||
Hometown Commercial Capital, LLC Hometown Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Notes 2006-1, | ||||||||
5.506%, 11-11-38 | 528 | 530,262 | ||||||
Multi Security Asset Trust LP, Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-RR4: | ||||||||
1.05881%, 11-28-35 (Interest Only) (B)* | 6,450 | �� | 152,205 | |||||
5.88%, 11-28-35 (B)* | 155 | 148,742 | ||||||
5.88%, 11-28-35 (B)* | 105 | 102,723 | ||||||
Nomura Asset Securities Corporation, Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series1998-D6, | ||||||||
6.0%, 3-15-30 (A) | 300 | 310,844 | ||||||
Wachovia Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust (The), | ||||||||
4.942%, 11-15-34 (A) | 285 | 276,167 | ||||||
Wachovia Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series 2006-C26, | ||||||||
6.011%, 6-15-45* | 450 | 470,073 | ||||||
10,137,570 | ||||||||
Construction Materials - 1.63% | ||||||||
Crane Co., | ||||||||
6.55%, 11-15-36 | 540 | 538,552 | ||||||
USG Corporation, | ||||||||
6.3%, 11-15-16 (A) | 600 | 604,247 | ||||||
1,142,799 | ||||||||
Finance Companies - 18.34% | ||||||||
Allied Capital Corporation, | ||||||||
6.625%, 7-15-11 | 585 | 595,600 | ||||||
Asset Securitization Corporation: | ||||||||
1.41211%, 10-13-26 (Interest Only)(A)* | 983 | 45,679 | ||||||
6.88605%, 2-14-43* | 170 | 185,056 | ||||||
CSAB Mortgage-Backed Trust 2006-2, | ||||||||
6.08%, 9-25-36* | 650 | 653,977 | ||||||
CSFB Commercial Mortgage Trust 2003-C4, | ||||||||
5.322%, 8-15-36 (A)* | 500 | 487,860 | ||||||
CWHEQ Home Equity Loan Trust: | ||||||||
Series 2006-S6, | ||||||||
5.962%, 3-25-34 | 210 | 210,480 | ||||||
Series 2007-S2, | ||||||||
5.934%, 5-25-37 | 580 | 579,971 | ||||||
Caithness Coso Funding Corp., | ||||||||
5.489%, 6-15-19 (B) | 225 | 221,688 | ||||||
Capital Auto Receivables Asset Trust 2006-1, | ||||||||
7.16%, 1-15-13 (A) | 245 | 247,908 | ||||||
Cendant Mortgage Corporation and Bishop's Gate Residential Mortgage Trust, | ||||||||
6.25%, 6-25-32 | 127 | 124,203 | ||||||
Colonial Bank, N.A., | ||||||||
6.375%, 12-1-15 | 500 | 519,052 | ||||||
ERAC USA Finance Company, | ||||||||
5.9%, 11-15-15 (A) | 520 | 530,508 | ||||||
Flagstar Home Equity Loan Trust 2007-1, | ||||||||
5.997%, 1-25-35 (B)* | 415 | 415,241 | ||||||
Ford Credit Auto Owner Trust: | ||||||||
2006-B, | ||||||||
7.12%, 2-15-13 (A) | 140 | 142,692 | ||||||
2006-C, | ||||||||
6.89%, 5-15-13 | 200 | 201,456 | ||||||
Fund American Companies, Inc., | ||||||||
5.875%, 5-15-13 | 510 | 510,147 | ||||||
GMACM Home Equity Loan Trust: | ||||||||
2006-HE3, | ||||||||
6.088%, 10-25-36* | 485 | 489,713 | ||||||
2007-HE1, | ||||||||
5.952%, 8-25-37* | 570 | 567,532 | ||||||
General Motors Acceptance Corporation, | ||||||||
6.75%, 12-1-14 | 360 | 353,913 | ||||||
Goldman Sachs Capital I, | ||||||||
6.345%, 2-15-34 | 610 | 602,581 | ||||||
J.P. Morgan Alternative Loan Trust 2006-A7, | ||||||||
5.75%, 12-25-36* | 645 | 640,723 | ||||||
J.P. Morgan Mortgage Acquisition Trust: | ||||||||
2006-CW2, | ||||||||
6.337%, 8-25-36* | 590 | 599,147 | ||||||
2006-WF1, | ||||||||
6.41%, 7-25-36* | 1,095 | 1,120,660 | ||||||
JPMorgan Chase Capital XVIII, | ||||||||
6.95%, 8-17-36 | 425 | 442,955 | ||||||
Morgan Stanley Capital I, Inc., Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 1998-XL2, | ||||||||
6.65204%, 10-3-34* | 500 | 505,115 | ||||||
PNC Funding Corp, | ||||||||
5.625%, 2-1-17 | 370 | 372,655 | ||||||
RASC Series 2003-KS10 Trust, | ||||||||
6.41%, 12-25-33 | 113 | 108,496 | ||||||
Selkirk Cogen Funding Corporation, | ||||||||
8.65%, 12-26-07 | 86 | 86,712 | ||||||
St. George Funding Company LLC, | ||||||||
8.485%, 12-29-49 (B) | 200 | 209,227 | ||||||
Symetra Financial Corporation, | ||||||||
6.125%, 4-1-16 (A) | 400 | 405,373 | ||||||
TimberStar Trust I, | ||||||||
6.2082%, 10-15-36 (A) | 460 | 463,145 | ||||||
Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities 2003-9 Trust, | ||||||||
5.25%, 8-25-33 (A) | 274 | 232,418 | ||||||
12,871,883 | ||||||||
Health Care - General - 0.50% | ||||||||
Hospira, Inc., | ||||||||
6.05%, 3-30-17 | 350 | 349,725 | ||||||
Hospital Supply and Management - 1.63% | ||||||||
Coventry Health Care, Inc., | ||||||||
5.95%, 3-15-17 | 655 | 651,482 | ||||||
Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings: | ||||||||
5.5%, 2-1-13 | 215 | 210,586 | ||||||
5.625%, 12-15-15 | 285 | 281,795 | ||||||
1,143,863 | ||||||||
Insurance - Life - 0.68% | ||||||||
StanCorp Financial Group, Inc., | ||||||||
6.875%, 10-1-12 | 450 | 476,982 | ||||||
Insurance - Property and Casualty - 1.37% | ||||||||
Commerce Group, Inc. (The), | ||||||||
5.95%, 12-9-13 | 305 | 307,948 | ||||||
Liberty Mutual Holding Company Inc., | ||||||||
7.8%, 3-15-37 (B) | 360 | 350,989 | ||||||
Willis North America Inc., | ||||||||
6.2%, 3-28-17 | 305 | 305,670 | ||||||
964,607 | ||||||||
Multiple Industry - 1.50% | ||||||||
CRH America, Inc., | ||||||||
6.0%, 9-30-16 | 370 | 375,069 | ||||||
Tyco International Group S.A., | ||||||||
7.0%, 6-15-28 | 235 | 279,103 | ||||||
Western Union Company (The), | ||||||||
5.93%, 10-1-16 | 395 | 395,849 | ||||||
1,050,021 | ||||||||
Petroleum - Domestic - 0.63% | ||||||||
Williams Partners L.P. and Williams Partners Finance Corporation, | ||||||||
7.25%, 2-1-17 (A) | 420 | 444,150 | ||||||
Petroleum - International - 1.32% | ||||||||
Anadarko Petroleum Corporation, | ||||||||
6.45%, 9-15-36 | 435 | 430,453 | ||||||
Pioneer Natural Resources Company, | ||||||||
6.65%, 3-15-17 | 500 | 494,615 | ||||||
925,068 | ||||||||
Petroleum - Services - 0.29% | ||||||||
Energy Transfer Partners, L.P., | ||||||||
6.625%, 10-15-36 | 200 | 204,588 | ||||||
Real Estate Investment Trust - 3.09% | ||||||||
Equity One, Inc., | ||||||||
6.25%, 1-15-17 | 285 | 291,793 | ||||||
Healthcare Realty Trust Incorporated, | ||||||||
5.125%, 4-1-14 | 450 | 432,722 | ||||||
Highwoods Realty Limited Partnership, | ||||||||
5.85%, 3-15-17 (A) | 405 | 402,047 | ||||||
Nationwide Health Properties, Inc.: | ||||||||
6.5%, 7-15-11 | 175 | 180,012 | ||||||
6.0%, 5-20-15 | 265 | 264,137 | ||||||
Vornado Realty L.P., | ||||||||
5.625%, 6-15-07 | 600 | 599,756 | ||||||
2,170,467 | ||||||||
Security and Commodity Brokers - 1.66% | ||||||||
Janus Capital Group Inc., | ||||||||
5.875%, 9-15-11 | 320 | 323,979 | ||||||
Jefferies Group, Inc., | ||||||||
6.25%, 1-15-36 | 400 | 386,000 | ||||||
Nuveen Investments, Inc., | ||||||||
5.5%, 9-15-15 | 465 | 457,290 | ||||||
1,167,269 | ||||||||
Textile - 0.54% | ||||||||
Mohawk Industries, Inc., | ||||||||
6.125%, 1-15-16 | 380 | 381,364 | ||||||
Utilities - Electric - 1.71% | ||||||||
MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company, | ||||||||
6.125%, 4-1-36 | 475 | 473,973 | ||||||
Oncor Electric Delivery Company, | ||||||||
7.0%, 9-1-22 | 450 | 482,073 | ||||||
Pennsylvania Electric Company, | ||||||||
5.125%, 4-1-14 | 250 | 243,206 | ||||||
1,199,252 | ||||||||
Utilities - Gas and Pipeline - 0.67% | ||||||||
Northwest Pipeline Corporation, | ||||||||
7.0%, 6-15-16 | 440 | 471,350 | ||||||
Utilities - Telephone - 0.95% | ||||||||
Sprint Nextel Corporation, | ||||||||
6.0%, 12-1-16 | 675 | 664,272 | ||||||
TOTAL CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES - 66.34% | $ | 46,556,862 | ||||||
(Cost: $46,550,852) | ||||||||
MUNICIPAL OBLIGATION - TAXABLE - 0.11% | ||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota | ||||||||
City of Eden Prairie, Minnesota, Taxable Multifamily Housing Revenue Refunding Bonds (GNMA Collateralized Mortgage Loan - Parkway Apartments Project), Series 2000B, | ||||||||
7.35%, 2-20-09 | 75 | $ | 76,468 | |||||
(Cost: $75,000) | ||||||||
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT AND GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS | ||||||||
Agency Obligations - 1.53% | ||||||||
Federal National Mortgage Association: | ||||||||
4.25%, 5-15-09 | 500 | 493,906 | ||||||
5.125%, 1-2-14 | 575 | 575,750 | ||||||
1,069,656 | ||||||||
Mortgage-Backed Obligations - 23.25% | ||||||||
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation Fixed Rate Participation Certificates: | ||||||||
3.5%, 2-15-30 | 125 | 118,839 | ||||||
6.5%, 9-1-32 | 224 | 232,807 | ||||||
6.0%, 11-1-33 | 464 | 469,490 | ||||||
5.5%, 5-1-34 | 189 | 187,685 | ||||||
5.5%, 5-1-34 | 135 | 134,198 | ||||||
5.5%, 6-1-34 | 1,553 | 1,539,758 | ||||||
5.0%, 9-1-34 | 42 | 40,657 | ||||||
5.5%, 9-1-34 | 155 | 153,814 | ||||||
5.5%, 10-1-34 | 365 | 362,326 | ||||||
5.5%, 7-1-35 | 441 | 436,675 | ||||||
5.5%, 7-1-35 | 227 | 224,923 | ||||||
5.5%, 10-1-35 | 582 | 579,337 | ||||||
Federal National Mortgage Association Fixed Rate Pass-Through Certificates: | ||||||||
6.23%, 1-1-08 | 139 | 138,860 | ||||||
5.5%, 1-1-17 | 184 | 185,596 | ||||||
6.0%, 9-1-17 | 102 | 104,211 | ||||||
5.5%, 3-1-18 | 110 | 110,170 | ||||||
5.0%, 6-1-18 | 420 | 415,329 | ||||||
5.0%, 7-1-18 | 150 | 148,183 | ||||||
7.5%, 5-1-31 | 127 | 134,181 |
7.0%, 9-1-31 | 44 | 46,002 | ||||||
7.0%, 11-1-31 | 85 | 88,770 | ||||||
6.5%, 12-1-31 | 54 | 55,862 | ||||||
7.0%, 2-1-32 | 79 | 82,911 | ||||||
7.0%, 3-1-32 | 88 | 92,564 | ||||||
6.5%, 4-1-32 | 24 | 24,895 | ||||||
6.5%, 5-1-32 | 26 | 27,044 | ||||||
6.5%, 7-1-32 | 68 | 70,209 | ||||||
6.5%, 8-1-32 | 61 | 63,756 | ||||||
6.5%, 8-1-32 | 55 | 56,840 | ||||||
6.5%, 9-1-32 | 95 | 98,635 | ||||||
6.5%, 9-1-32 | 39 | 40,760 | ||||||
6.0%, 10-1-32 | 126 | 128,351 | ||||||
6.5%, 10-1-32 | 115 | 119,516 | ||||||
6.0%, 11-1-32 | 135 | 137,223 | ||||||
6.0%, 3-1-33 | 100 | 101,849 | ||||||
5.5%, 4-1-33 | 167 | 165,389 | ||||||
6.0%, 4-1-33 | 208 | 210,233 | ||||||
5.5%, 5-1-33 | 123 | 122,304 | ||||||
6.0%, 10-1-33 | 210 | 212,410 | ||||||
5.5%, 1-1-34 | 118 | 116,805 | ||||||
5.5%, 1-1-34 | 115 | 113,974 | ||||||
6.0%, 1-1-34 | 486 | 491,348 | ||||||
5.5%, 3-1-34 | 165 | 163,444 | ||||||
5.5%, 3-1-34 | 71 | 70,201 | ||||||
5.5%, 4-1-34 | 173 | 171,313 | ||||||
5.5%, 4-1-34 | 53 | 52,259 | ||||||
5.0%, 5-1-34 | 73 | 70,510 | ||||||
5.5%, 5-1-34 | 142 | 140,928 | ||||||
5.5%, 11-1-34 | 1,323 | 1,311,166 | ||||||
6.0%, 11-1-34 | 869 | 877,525 | ||||||
5.5%, 2-1-35 | 210 | 208,414 | ||||||
4.5%, 3-1-35 | 479 | 450,397 | ||||||
5.0%, 4-1-35 | 285 | 275,292 | ||||||
6.0%, 4-1-35 | 975 | 982,008 | ||||||
5.0%, 7-1-35 | 208 | 201,460 | ||||||
5.0%, 7-1-35 | 102 | 98,818 | ||||||
5.0%, 7-1-35 | 86 | 83,487 | ||||||
5.0%, 7-1-35 | 51 | 49,092 | ||||||
4.5%, 9-1-35 | 425 | 399,320 | ||||||
5.5%, 10-1-35 | 978 | 970,216 | ||||||
Government National Mortgage Association Fixed Rate Pass-Through Certificates, | ||||||||
5.5%, 4-1-35 | 1,090 | 1,083,869 | ||||||
Government National Mortgage Association Agency REMIC/CMO (Interest Only), | ||||||||
0.94562%, 6-17-45* | 5,055 | 273,179 | ||||||
16,317,587 | ||||||||
Treasury Inflation Protected Obligation - 1.71% | ||||||||
United States Treasury Note, | ||||||||
1.875%, 7-15-13 (C) | 1,100 | 1,196,493 | ||||||
Treasury Obligations - 3.61% | ||||||||
United States Treasury Bond, | ||||||||
5.375%, 2-15-31 | 15 | 15,991 | ||||||
United States Treasury Notes: | ||||||||
2.75%, 8-15-07 | 800 | 793,187 | ||||||
3.375%, 10-15-09 (D) | 1,400 | 1,360,516 | ||||||
4.625%, 2-29-12 | 365 | 366,355 | ||||||
2,536,049 | ||||||||
TOTAL UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT AND GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS - 30.10% | $ | 21,119,785 | ||||||
(Cost: $21,255,483) | ||||||||
SHORT-TERM SECURITIES | ||||||||
Aluminum - 2.35% | ||||||||
Alcoa Incorporated, | ||||||||
5.44%, 4-2-07 | 1,646 | 1,645,751 | ||||||
Utilities - Telephone - 2.99% | ||||||||
Verizon Communications Inc., | ||||||||
5.35%, 4-4-07 | 2,100 | 2,099,064 | ||||||
TOTAL SHORT-TERM SECURITIES - 5.34% | $ | 3,744,815 | ||||||
(Cost: $3,744,815) | ||||||||
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES - 102.63% | $ | 72,019,570 | ||||||
(Cost: $72,146,200) | ||||||||
` | ||||||||
LIABILITIES, NET OF CASH AND OTHER ASSETS - (2.63%) | (1,844,652 | ) | ||||||
NET ASSETS - 100.00% | $ | 70,174,918 | ||||||
Notes to Schedule of Investments | |||||||||
Certain acronyms may be used within the body of the Fund's holdings. The definitions of these acronyms are as follows: ADR - American Depositary Receipts; CMO - Collateralized Mortgage Obligation; GDR - Global Depositary Receipts and REMIC - Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduit. | |||||||||
*Variable rate security. Interest rate disclosed is that which is in effect at March 31, 2007. | |||||||||
(A)Securities were purchased pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933 and may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. These securities have been determined to be liquid under guidelines established by the Board of Trustees. At March 31, 2007, the total value of these securities amounted to $10,797,532, or 15.39% of net assets. |
(B)Illiquid security. At March 31, 2007, the total value of illiquid securities amounted to $2,438,725, or 3.48% of net assets. | |||||||||||
(C)The interest rate for this security is a stated rate, but the interest payments are determined by multiplying the inflation-adjusted principal by one half of the stated rate for each semiannual interest payment date. | |||||||||||
(D)Security serves as collateral for the following open futures contracts at March 31, 2007. (See Note 7 to financial statements): | |||||||||||
Description | Type | Number of Contracts | Expiration Date | Market Value | Unrealized Appreciation | ||||||
U.S. 2 Year Treasury Note | Long | 19 | 6-29-07 | $3,892,922 | $ | 11,780 | |||||
U.S. 5 Year Treasury Note | Long | 48 | 6-29-07 | 5,078,260 | 26,385 | ||||||
U.S. 10 Year Treasury Note | Short | (72 | ) | 6-20-07 | (7,784,925 | ) | 10,460 | ||||
U.S. 30 Year Treasury Bond | Short | (33 | ) | 6-20-07 | (3,671,250 | ) | 33,882 | ||||
$(2,484,993 | ) | $ | 82,507 | ||||||||
See Note 1 to financial statements for security valuation and other significant accounting policies concerning investments. | |||||||||||
See Note 3 to financial statements for cost and unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investments owned for Federal income tax purposes. |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
IVY BOND FUND
March 31, 2007
(In Thousands, Except for Per Share Amounts)
ASSETS | ||||
Investment securities - at value (cost - $72,146) (Notes 1 and 3) | $ | 72,020 | ||
Cash | 389 | |||
Receivables: | ||||
Investment securities sold | 628 | |||
Dividends and interest | 564 | |||
Fund shares sold | 269 | |||
Variation margin | 15 | |||
Prepaid and other assets | 39 | |||
Total assets | 73,924 | |||
LIABILITIES | ||||
Payable for investment securities purchased | 3,453 | |||
Payable to Fund shareholders | 174 | |||
Accrued management fee (Note 2) | 31 | |||
Dividends payable | 31 | |||
Accrued service fee (Note 2) | 18 | |||
Accrued shareholder servicing (Note 2) | 16 | |||
Accrued accounting services fee (Note 2) | 4 | |||
Accrued distribution fee (Note 2) | 4 | |||
Other | 18 | |||
Total liabilities | 3,749 | |||
Total net assets | $ | 70,175 | ||
NET ASSETS | ||||
Capital paid in (shares authorized - unlimited) | $ | 70,806 | ||
Accumulated undistributed income (loss): | ||||
Accumulated undistributed net investment income | – | |||
Accumulated undistributed net realized loss on investment transactions | (587 | ) | ||
Net unrealized depreciation in value of investments | (44 | ) | ||
Net assets applicable to outstanding units of capital | $ | 70,175 | ||
Net asset value per share (net assets divided by shares outstanding): | ||||
Class A | $10.46 | |||
Class B | $10.46 | |||
Class C | $10.46 | |||
Class Y | $10.46 | |||
Capital shares outstanding: | ||||
Class A | 6,137 | |||
Class B | 175 | |||
Class C | 391 | |||
Class Y | 4 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Statement of Operations
IVY BOND FUND
For the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2007
(In Thousands)
INVESTMENT INCOME | ||||
Income (Note 1B): | ||||
Interest and amortization | $ | 3,629 | ||
Dividends | 34 | |||
Total income | 3,663 | |||
Expenses (Note 2): | ||||
Investment management fee | 338 | |||
Service fee: | ||||
Class A | 135 | |||
Class B | 4 | |||
Class C | 7 | |||
�� Class Y | – | * | ||
Shareholder servicing: | ||||
Class A | 116 | |||
Class B | 9 | |||
Class C | 9 | |||
Class Y | – | * | ||
Registration fees | 49 | |||
Distribution fee: | ||||
Class A | 15 | |||
Class B | 12 | |||
Class C | 21 | |||
Accounting services fee | 45 | |||
Audit fees | 21 | |||
Custodian fees | 15 | |||
Legal fees | 2 | |||
Other | 19 | |||
Total expenses | 817 | |||
Net investment income | 2,846 | |||
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS (NOTES 1 AND 3) | ||||
Realized net loss on securities | (82 | ) | ||
Realized net loss on futures | (104 | ) | ||
Realized net loss on investments | (186 | ) | ||
Unrealized appreciation in value of securities during the period | 1,178 | |||
Unrealized appreciation in value of futures during the period | 67 | |||
Unrealized appreciation in value of investments during the period | 1,245 | |||
Net gain on investments | 1,059 | |||
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | $ | 3,905 | ||
*Not shown due to rounding.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
IVY BOND FUND
(In Thousands)
For the fiscal year ended March 31, | ||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2007 | 2006 | |||||||
INCREASE IN NET ASSETS | ||||||||
Operations: | ||||||||
Net investment income | $ | 2,846 | $ | 2,230 | ||||
Realized net loss on investments | (186 | ) | (230 | ) | ||||
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 1,245 | (1,046 | ) | |||||
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | 3,905 | 954 | ||||||
Distributions to shareholders from (Note 1F):(1) | ||||||||
Net investment income: | ||||||||
Class A | (2,687 | ) | (2,164 | ) | ||||
Class B | (55 | ) | (33 | ) | ||||
Class C | (102 | ) | (33 | ) | ||||
Class Y | (2 | ) | (1 | ) | ||||
Realized gains on investment transactions: | ||||||||
Class A | (– | ) | (– | ) | ||||
Class B | (– | ) | (– | ) | ||||
Class C | (– | ) | (– | ) | ||||
Class Y | (– | ) | (– | ) | ||||
(2,846 | ) | (2,231 | ) | |||||
Capital share transactions (Note 5) | 10,386 | 9,284 | ||||||
Total increase | 11,445 | 8,007 | ||||||
NET ASSETS | ||||||||
Beginning of period | 58,730 | 50,723 | ||||||
End of period | $ | 70,175 | $ | 58,730 | ||||
Undistributed net investment income (loss) | $ | – | $ | (– | )* | |||
*Not shown due to rounding.
(1)See "Financial Highlights" on pages 53 - 56.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Financial Highlights
IVY BOND FUND
Class A Shares
For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
For the fiscal year ended March 31, | For the fiscal period ended | For the fiscal year ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 3-31-04 | 2003 | 2002 | |||||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 10.28 | $ | 10.52 | $ | 10.83 | $ | 10.73 | $ | 10.57 | $ | 10.30 | ||||||||
Income (loss) from investment operations: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income | 0.46 | 0.42 | 0.41 | 0.23 | 0.45 | 0.52 | ||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | 0.18 | (0.24 | ) | (0.30 | ) | 0.09 | 0.15 | 0.27 | ||||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 0.64 | 0.18 | 0.11 | 0.32 | 0.60 | 0.79 | ||||||||||||||
Less distributions from: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income | (0.46 | ) | (0.42 | ) | (0.42 | ) | (0.22 | ) | (0.44 | ) | (0.52 | ) | ||||||||
Capital gains | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | ||||||||
Total distributions | (0.46 | ) | (0.42 | ) | (0.42 | ) | (0.22 | ) | (0.44 | ) | (0.52 | ) | ||||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 10.46 | $ | 10.28 | $ | 10.52 | $ | 10.83 | $ | 10.73 | $ | 10.57 | ||||||||
Total return(1) | 6.40 | % | 1.74 | % | 1.04 | % | 3.03 | % | 5.84 | % | 7.90 | % | ||||||||
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | $64 | $56 | $49 | $23 | $18 | $17 | ||||||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including reimbursement | 1.20 | % | 1.23 | % | 1.17 | % | 1.46 | %(2)(3) | 1.15 | % | 1.15 | % | ||||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets including reimbursement | 4.48 | % | 4.03 | % | 3.84 | % | 4.53 | %(2)(3) | 4.25 | % | 5.07 | % | ||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding reimbursement | 1.20 | %(4) | 1.23 | %(4) | 1.43 | % | 2.36 | %(2)(3) | 2.01 | % | 1.92 | % | ||||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets excluding reimbursement | 4.48 | %(4) | 4.03 | %(4) | 3.58 | % | 3.64 | %(2)(3) | 3.39 | % | 4.30 | % | ||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 91 | % | 126 | % | 200 | % | 78 | % | 119 | % | 148 | % |
(1)Total return calculated without taking into account the sales load deducted on an initial purchase.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Financial Highlights
IVY BOND FUND
Class B Shares
For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
For the fiscal year ended March 31, | For the period from 12-8-03(1) to | |||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 3-31-04 | |||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 10.28 | $ | 10.52 | $ | 10.83 | $ | 10.64 | ||||||
Income (loss) from investment operations: | ||||||||||||||
Net investment income | 0.34 | 0.30 | 0.28 | 0.11 | ||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | 0.18 | (0.24 | ) | (0.31 | ) | 0.19 | ||||||||
Total from investment operations | 0.52 | 0.06 | (0.03 | ) | 0.30 | |||||||||
Less distributions from: | ||||||||||||||
Net investment income | (0.34 | ) | (0.30 | ) | (0.28 | ) | (0.11 | ) | ||||||
Capital gains | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | ||||||
Total distributions | (0.34 | ) | (0.30 | ) | (0.28 | ) | (0.11 | ) | ||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 10.46 | $ | 10.28 | $ | 10.52 | $ | 10.83 | ||||||
Total return | 5.22 | % | 0.57 | % | - -0.23 | % | 2.77 | % | ||||||
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | $1,828 | $1,451 | $744 | $287 | ||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | 2.32 | % | 2.38 | % | 2.45 | % | 2.76 | %(2) | ||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 3.37 | % | 2.90 | % | 2.63 | % | 3.04 | %(2) | ||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 91 | % | 126 | % | 200 | % | 78 | %(3) |
(1)Commencement of operations of the class.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Financial Highlights
IVY BOND FUND
Class C Shares
For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
For the fiscal year ended March 31, | For the period from 12-8-03(1) to | |||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 3-31-04 | |||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 10.28 | $ | 10.52 | $ | 10.83 | $ | 10.64 | ||||||
Income (loss) from investment operations: | ||||||||||||||
Net investment income | 0.37 | 0.31 | 0.27 | 0.11 | ||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | 0.18 | (0.24 | ) | (0.31 | ) | 0.19 | ||||||||
Total from investment operations | 0.55 | 0.07 | (0.04 | ) | 0.30 | |||||||||
Less distributions from: | ||||||||||||||
Net investment income | (0.37 | ) | (0.31 | ) | (0.27 | ) | (0.11 | ) | ||||||
Capital gains | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | ||||||
Total distributions | (0.37 | ) | (0.31 | ) | (0.27 | ) | (0.11 | ) | ||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 10.46 | $ | 10.28 | $ | 10.52 | $ | 10.83 | ||||||
Total return | 5.48 | % | 0.66 | % | - -0.40 | % | 2.77 | % | ||||||
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | $4,096 | $1,737 | $547 | $115 | ||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | 2.06 | % | 2.28 | % | 2.59 | % | 2.61 | %(2) | ||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 3.62 | % | 3.01 | % | 2.47 | % | 3.09 | %(2) | ||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 91 | % | 126 | % | 200 | % | 78 | %(3) |
(1)Commencement of operations of the class.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Financial Highlights
IVY BOND FUND
Class Y Shares
For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
For the fiscal year ended March 31, | For the period from 12-8-03(1) to | |||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 3-31-04 | |||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 10.28 | $ | 10.52 | $ | 10.83 | $ | 10.64 | ||||||
Income (loss) from investment operations: | ||||||||||||||
Net investment income | 0.46 | 0.41 | 0.39 | 0.13 | ||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | 0.18 | (0.24 | ) | (0.31 | ) | 0.19 | ||||||||
Total from investment operations | 0.64 | 0.17 | 0.08 | 0.32 | ||||||||||
Less distributions from: | ||||||||||||||
Net investment income | (0.46 | ) | (0.41 | ) | (0.39 | ) | (0.13 | ) | ||||||
Capital gains | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | ||||||
Total distributions | (0.46 | ) | (0.41 | ) | (0.39 | ) | (0.13 | ) | ||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 10.46 | $ | 10.28 | $ | 10.52 | $ | 10.83 | ||||||
Total return | 6.43 | % | 1.62 | % | 0.75 | % | 3.03 | % | ||||||
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | $42 | $20 | $34 | $25 | ||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | 1.09 | % | 1.34 | % | 1.46 | % | 1.54 | %(2) | ||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 4.60 | % | 3.91 | % | 3.65 | % | 3.99 | %(2) | ||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 91 | % | 126 | % | 200 | % | 78 | %(3) |
(1)Commencement of operations of the class.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Managers' Discussion of
Ivy Cundill Global Value Fund
March 31, 2007
STYLE | ||||
VALUE | BLEND | GROWTH | ||
X | LARGE | CAPITALIZATION | ||
MEDIUM | ||||
SMALL |
This diagram shows the Fund's equity investment style and the size of companies in the Fund, as measured by market capitalization. Shaded areas reflect quarterly data for the past three years. Source: Morningstar
The Fund returned 10.71 percent (Class A shares at net asset value) for the year ended March 31, 2007, underperforming its benchmark, the Morgan Stanley Capital International World Index (generally reflecting the performance of securities that represent the global stock market), which increased 15.45 percent for the same period.
The Fund slightly outperformed the 10.60 percent return of one peer group, the Lipper Global Small/Mid-Cap Value Funds Universe Average (generally reflecting the performance of small-cap and mid-cap value funds with similar global investment objectives). However, the Fund underperformed a broader peer group, the Lipper Global Funds Universe Average (generally reflecting the performance of the universe of funds with similar investment objectives), which increased 13.78 percent.
Financial sector setbacks
We were blindsided by political risk in the Japanese consumer finance sector this past fiscal year. This impaired our initial estimates of intrinsic values for several stocks and resulted in weak fiscal year results for the Fund. AIFUL Corporation, Takefuji Corporation and ACOM Co., LTD. - among our primary holdings in this sector - were among the three worst performers for the Fund for the 12 months ended March 31, 2007.
Legislation affecting the consumer finance sector is still pending in Japan's Diet (a Congress-like legislative body). However, we remain confident, based on our analysis, that our primary holdings in this sector offer attractive risk/reward profiles as value investments. In our view, AIFUL Corporation, Takefuji Corporation and ACOM CO., LTD. all trade at significant discounts to their adjusted book values and appear, in our eyes, to have a flexible business model capable of adjusting to the lower rates.
We think the two most important aspects of the pending legislation in Japan are 1) the fact that the industry will be given time to adjust to the lower interest rates (charged to consumers) before being implemented in three years and that 2) the ruling government reserves the right to amend them within two and a half years if the new rates end up being too onerous. Given this, we have continued to build our positions in the Japanese consumer finance sector.
Despite the challenges in Japan, we generated positive returns from our holdings in other countries. We continue to predominantly hedge our international currency exposure in order to solely focus our attention on picking stocks. Our currency hedges led to marginal positive impact on the Fund performance as the U.S. dollar continued to strengthen against major international currencies. Overall, we believe volatility has the potential to be a great friend of value investors. Such was the case for Nikko Cordial Corporation, a Japanese stock, as news of an accounting scandal broke out late last year. We took advantage of what we saw as an opportunity to purchase more shares at distressed prices.
During the year, we saw operating improvements at several companies that are among the larger holdings in the portfolio. For example, Munchener Ruckersicherungs-Gesellschaft Aktiengesellshaft continues to strengthen its underlying operations while maintaining underwriting discipline with the mindset of returning excess capital to shareholders. KT&G (Korea Tobacco & Ginseng Corporation) announced their mid-term plan that includes a return of capital to shareholders via continued share buybacks and higher dividends. To us, it appears that First Pacific Company Limited's restructuring efforts of Indofood is finally being rewarded by investors. Finally, Kirin Brewery Company, Limited announced a comprehensive plan to be more efficient. They plan to divest non-core assets and return these proceeds to shareholders and seek to grow their core businesses organically and via merger-and-acquisition activity.
Our outlook
We are always being opportunistic, and our conviction level grows when the discount to what we see as intrinsic value grows. We are intrigued by Steel Partners' recent takeover offer for Sapporo Holdings, which has created speculation that some of the brewery companies in our portfolio might be interested in making a counteroffer as a white knight. While the outcome of the bidding has yet to be determined, we think consolidation in the domestic alcoholic beverage industry could lead to better profit margins in the long term. Finally, during the quarter we added to our position in a German reinsurance company whose price fell during the quarter after a negative analyst review. We felt the drop created an improved value opportunity.
Changes to Top 10 Equity Holdings March 31, 2007 compared to March 31, 2006 | |||
---|---|---|---|
Company | Country | Sector | Change in weighting |
Nikko Cordial Corporation | Japan | Financial | Increased |
AIFUL Corporation | Japan | Financial | New to Top 10 |
Takefuji Corporation | Japan | Financial | Increased |
Korea Tobacco & Ginseng Corporation | South Korea | Tobacco | Increased |
Munchener Ruckersicherungs- Gesellschaft Aktiengesellshaft | Germany | Financial | New to Top 10 |
Italmobiliare S.p.A. | Italy | Telecom | Increased |
Singapore Press Holdings Limited | Singapore | Media | New to Top 10 |
Korea Electric Power Corporation | South Korea | Utility | New to Top 10 |
Mabuchi Motor Co., Ltd. | Japan | Autos | New to Top 10 |
Asatsu-DK Inc. | Japan | Business Equipment and Services | Increased |
See your advisor or www.ivyfunds.com for more information on the Fund's most currently reported Top 10 Holdings.
As of March 31, 2007, the portfolio traded at 76 percent of what we believe is its intrinsic value compared to 79 percent on December 31, 2006. The increase in our perceived margin of safety was due to capital being allocated to existing and new securities. Uncovering value ideas remains challenging, but we feel the pipeline of potential ideas has been growing amid an increase in market volatility. As always, we continue to focus on global value investing through the purchase of holdings that we believe to be trading below their intrinsic value, a bottom-up strategy that focuses on selecting individual securities.
As with any mutual fund, the value of the Fund's shares will change, and you could lose money on your investment. International investing involves additional risks, including currency fluctuations, political or economic conditions affecting the foreign country, and differences in accounting standards and foreign regulations. These and other risks are more fully described in the Fund's prospectus.
The Fund's performance noted above is at net asset value (NAV), and does not include the effect of any applicable sales charges. If reflected, the sales charge would reduce the performance noted.
The opinions expressed in this report are those of the portfolio managers and are current only through the end of the period of the report as stated on the cover. The managers' views are subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions, and no forecasts can be guaranteed.
Comparison of Change in Value of
$10,000 Investment
Ivy Cundill Global Value Fund, Class A Shares (1) | $ | 17,480 | ||
Morgan Stanley Capital International World Index (2) | $ | 17,900 | ||
Lipper Global Funds Universe Average (2) | $ | 18,542 | ||
Lipper Global Small/Mid-Cap Value Funds Universe Average (2) | $ | 19,621 |
IVY CUNDILL GLOBAL VALUE FUND, | MORGAN STANLEY CAPITAL INTERNATIONAL | LIPPER GLOBAL FUNDS | LIPPER GLOBAL SMALL/ MID-CAP VALUE FUNDS | |||||
CLASS A SHARES | WORLD INDEX | UNIVERSE AVERAGE | UNIVERSE AVERAGE | |||||
Inception 9/4/01 | 9,425 | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | ||||
DEC | 2001 | 9,230 | 10,859 | 10,978 | 10,448 | |||
DEC | 2002 | 8,107 | 8,699 | 9,041 | 9,153 | |||
DEC | 2003 | 11,060 | 11,580 | 12,001 | 12,458 | |||
MARCH | 2004 | 12,185 | 11,883 | 12,430 | 13,720 | |||
MARCH | 2005 | 13,438 | 13,138 | 13,535 | 15,119 | |||
MARCH | 2006 | 15,789 | 15,505 | 16,297 | 17,740 | |||
MARCH | 2007 | 17,480 | 17,900 | 18,542 | 19,621 | |||
Please note that the performance of the Fund's other share classes will be greater or less than the performance shown above for Class A based on the differences in loads and fees paid by shareholders investing in the different classes.
(1)The value of the investment in the Fund is impacted by the sales load at the time of the investment and by the ongoing expenses of the Fund and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions
(2)Because the Fund commenced operations on a date other than at the end of a month, and partial month calculations of the performance of the indexes (including income) are not available, investment in the indexes was effected as of September 30, 2001.
Average Annual Total Return(3) | ||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Class A | Class B | Class C | Class Y | Advisor Class (4) | Class II (4) | |
1-year period ended 3-31-07 | 4.35% | 5.82% | 10.03% | 11.14% | 11.33% | 11.24% |
5-year period ended 3-31-07 | 10.94% | 11.26% | 11.49% | – | 12.82% | – |
10-year period ended 3-31-07 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Since inception of Class (5) through 3-31-07 | 10.54% | 12.71% | 12.57% | 18.43% | 10.40% | 18.19% |
(3)Data quoted is past performance and is based on deduction of the maximum applicable sales load for each of the periods. Current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate and shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Please visit www.ivyfunds.com for the Fund's most recent month-end performance. Class A shares carry a maximum front-end sales load of 5.75%. Class B and Class C shares carry maximum contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) of 5% and 1%, respectively. (Accordingly, the Class C shares reflect no CDSC since it only applies to Class C shares redeemed within twelve months after purchase.) Class Y shares are not subject to sales charges.
(4)Advisor Class shares and Class II shares are no longer available for investment.
(5)9-4-01 for Class A shares, 9-26-01 for Class B shares, 10-19-01 for Class C shares, 7-24-03 for Class Y shares, 4-19-00 for Advisor Class shares and 11-5-02 for Class II shares (the date on which shares were first acquired by shareholders).
Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future performance. Indexes are unmanaged. The performance graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares.
SHAREHOLDER SUMMARY OF IVY CUNDILL GLOBAL VALUE FUND
Portfolio Highlights
On March 31, 2007, Ivy Cundill Global Value Fund had net assets totaling $997,956,963 invested in a diversified portfolio of:
81.12% | Foreign Common Stocks | |
12.46% | Cash and Cash Equivalents and Unrealized Loss on Open Forward Currency Contracts | |
6.42% | Domestic Common Stocks |
As a shareholder of the Fund, for every $100 you had invested on March 31, 2007, your Fund was invested by country and by industry, respectively, as follows:
Country WeightingsJapan | $ | 48.28 | |||
South Korea | $ | 13.12 | |||
Cash and Cash Equivalents and Unrealized Loss on Open Forward Currency Contracts | $ | 12.46 | |||
United States | $ | 6.42 | |||
Germany | $ | 4.71 | |||
Italy | $ | 4.60 | |||
Singapore | $ | 4.57 | |||
Hong Kong | $ | 3.53 | |||
Canada | $ | 2.31 |
Sector Weightings
Financial Services Stocks | $ | 36.23 | |||
Consumer Services Stocks | $ | 15.96 | |||
Consumer Nondurables Stocks | $ | 12.57 | |||
Cash and Cash Equivalents and Unrealized Loss on Open Forward Currency Contracts | $ | 12.46 | |||
Capital Goods Stocks | $ | 4.60 | |||
Utilities Stocks | $ | 4.50 | |||
Technology Stocks | $ | 4.40 | |||
Business Equipment and Services Stocks | $ | 4.29 | |||
Multi-Industry Stocks | $ | 3.53 | |||
Shelter Stocks | $ | 1.46 |
The Investments of Ivy Cundill Global Value Fund | ||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
March 31, 2007 | ||||||||
COMMON STOCKS | Shares | Value | ||||||
Canada - 2.31% | ||||||||
Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited (A) | 102,100 | $ | 22,993,504 | |||||
Germany - 4.71% | ||||||||
Munchener Ruckversicherungs-Gesellschaft Aktiengesellschaft, Registered Shares (A) | 278,707 | 47,004,046 | ||||||
Hong Kong - 3.53% | ||||||||
First Pacific Company Limited (A) | 57,628,000 | 35,254,603 | ||||||
Italy - 4.60% | ||||||||
Italmobiliare S.p.A., Non-Convertible Savings Shares (A) | 471,637 | 45,891,662 | ||||||
Japan - 48.28% | ||||||||
ACOM CO., LTD. (A) | 823,080 | 34,993,472 | ||||||
AIFUL Corporation (A) | 1,823,050 | 56,467,519 | ||||||
Asatsu-DK Inc. (A) | 1,354,800 | 42,768,635 | ||||||
Coca-Cola West Holdings Company, Limited (A) | 1,879,200 | 40,744,705 | ||||||
Kirin Brewery Company, Limited (A) | 2,582,000 | 37,292,634 | ||||||
Mabuchi Motor Co., Ltd. (A) | 709,700 | 43,904,557 | ||||||
Millea Holdings, Inc. (A) | 1,061,600 | 39,278,479 | ||||||
Nikko Cordial Corporation (A) | 5,024,500 | 71,760,298 | ||||||
Nippon Television Network Corporation (A) | 202,420 | 33,375,939 | ||||||
TV Asahi Corporation (A) | 15,304 | 30,779,430 | ||||||
Takefuji Corporation (A) | 1,257,480 | 50,474,206 | ||||||
481,839,874 | ||||||||
Singapore - 4.57% | ||||||||
Singapore Press Holdings Limited (A) | 15,738,000 | 45,642,949 | ||||||
South Korea - 13.12% | ||||||||
Korea Electric Power Corporation (A) | 1,124,104 | 44,866,183 | ||||||
Korea Investment Holdings Co., Ltd. (A) | 734,000 | 38,619,260 | ||||||
Korea Tobacco & Ginseng Corporation (A) | 725,400 | 47,419,324 | ||||||
130,904,767 | ||||||||
United States - 6.42% | ||||||||
DIRECTV Group, Inc. (The)* | 1,458,742 | 33,653,178 | ||||||
Liberty Media Corporation, Liberty Capital Series A* | 143,500 | 15,868,230 | ||||||
Pfizer Inc. | 575,000 | 14,524,500 | ||||||
64,045,908 | ||||||||
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS - 87.54% | $ | 873,577,313 | ||||||
(Cost: $729,639,500) | ||||||||
UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON OPEN FORWARD CURRENCY CONTRACTS - (0.36%) | Face Amount in Thousands | |||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Euro, 6-22-07 (B) | EUR33,353 | (845,565 | ) | |||||
Euro, 9-21-07 (B) | 27,197 | (245,659 | ) | |||||
Japanese Yen, 6-22-07 (B) | JPY18,289,154 | (2,462,419 | ) | |||||
Japanese Yen, 9-21-07 (B) | 29,935,225 | 73,975 | ||||||
Singapore Dollar, 6-22-07 (B) | SGD20,560 | (156,759 | ) | |||||
Singapore Dollar, 9-21-07 (B) | 39,900 | (167,761 | ) | |||||
South Korean Won, 6-22-07 (B) | KRW44,226,207 | 267,677 | ||||||
South Korean Won, 9-21-07 (B) | 62,269,785 | (29,222 | ) | |||||
$ | (3,565,733 | ) | ||||||
SHORT-TERM SECURITIES | Principal Amount in Thousands | |||||||
Repurchase Agreements | ||||||||
J.P. Morgan Securities Inc., 5.05% Repurchase | ||||||||
Agreement dated 3-30-07 to be repurchased | ||||||||
at $43,051,110 on 4-2-07 (C) | $43,033 | 43,033,000 | ||||||
J.P. Morgan Securities Inc., 5.05% Repurchase | ||||||||
Agreement dated 3-30-07 to be repurchased | ||||||||
at $36,427,323 on 4-2-07 (D) | 36,412 | 36,412,000 | ||||||
J.P. Morgan Securities Inc., 5.05% Repurchase | ||||||||
Agreement dated 3-30-07 to be repurchased | ||||||||
at $32,965,867 on 4-2-07 (E) | 32,952 | 32,952,000 | ||||||
J.P. Morgan Securities Inc., 5.05% Repurchase | ||||||||
Agreement dated 3-30-07 to be repurchased | ||||||||
at $14,363,042 on 4-2-07 (F) | 14,357 | 14,357,000 | ||||||
TOTAL SHORT-TERM SECURITIES - 12.70% | $ | 126,754,000 | ||||||
(Cost: $126,754,000) | ||||||||
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES - 99.88% | $ | 996,765,580 | ||||||
(Cost: $856,393,500) | ||||||||
CASH AND OTHER ASSETS, NET OF LIABILITIES - 0.12% | 1,191,383 | |||||||
NET ASSETS - 100.00% | $ | 997,956,963 | ||||||
Notes to Schedule of Investments |
*No dividends were paid during the preceding 12 months. |
(A)Listed on an exchange outside the United States. |
(B)Principal amounts are denominated in the indicated foreign currency, where applicable (EUR - Euro, JPY - Japanese Yen, KRW - South Korean Won, SGD - Singapore Dollar). |
(C)Collateralized by $38,000,000 United States Treasury Bond, 6.25% due 8-15-23; market value and accrued interest aggregate $43,985,662. |
(D)Collateralized by $28,000,000 United States Treasury Bond, 7.625% due 2-15-25; market value and accrued interest aggregate $37,219,682. |
(E)Collateralized by $24,755,000 United States Treasury Bond, 8.125% due 5-15-21; market value and accrued interest aggregate $33,675,827. |
(F)Collateralized by $12,000,000 United States Treasury Bond, 6.625% due 2-15-27; market value and accrued interest aggregate $14,679,709. |
See Note 1 to financial statements for security valuation and other significant accounting policies concerning investments. |
See Note 3 to financial statements for cost and unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investments owned for Federal income tax purposes. |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
IVY CUNDILL GLOBAL VALUE FUND
March 31, 2007
(In Thousands, Except for Per Share Amounts)
ASSETS | ||||
Investment securities - at value (Notes 1 and 3): | ||||
Securities (cost - $729,640) | $ | 870,012 | ||
Repurchase agreement (cost - $126,754) | 126,754 | |||
996,766 | ||||
Receivables: | ||||
Dividends and interest | 2,748 | |||
Investment securities sold | 2,409 | |||
Fund shares sold | 1,527 | |||
Prepaid and other assets | 65 | |||
Total assets | 1,003,515 | |||
LIABILITIES | ||||
Payable to Fund shareholders | 2,840 | |||
Due to custodian | 1,000 | |||
Accrued management fee (Note 2) | 763 | |||
Accrued service fee (Note 2) | 377 | |||
Accrued shareholder servicing (Note 2) | 300 | |||
Accrued distribution fee (Note 2) | 182 | |||
Accrued accounting services fee (Note 2) | 11 | |||
Accrued administrative fee (Note 2) | 8 | |||
Other | 77 | |||
Total liabilities | 5,558 | |||
Total net assets | $ | 997,957 | ||
NET ASSETS | ||||
Capital paid in (shares authorized - unlimited) | $ | 825,534 | ||
Accumulated undistributed income (loss): | ||||
Accumulated undistributed net investment loss | (1,593 | ) | ||
Accumulated undistributed net realized gain on investment transactions | 33,627 | |||
Net unrealized appreciation in value of investments | 140,389 | |||
Net assets applicable to outstanding units of capital | $ | 997,957 | ||
Net asset value per share (net assets divided by shares outstanding): | ||||
Class A | $16.28 | |||
Class B | $15.93 | |||
Class C | $15.88 | |||
Class Y | $16.33 | |||
Advisor Class | $16.30 | |||
Class II | $16.16 | |||
Capital shares outstanding: | ||||
Class A | 42,250 | |||
Class B | 3,682 | |||
Class C | 14,675 | |||
Class Y | 931 | |||
Advisor Class | 197 | |||
Class II | 2 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Statement of Operations
IVY CUNDILL GLOBAL VALUE FUND
For the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2007
(In Thousands)
INVESTMENT INCOME | ||||
Income (Note 1B): | ||||
Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $1,352) | $ | 13,325 | ||
Interest and amortization | 9,031 | |||
Total income | 22,356 | |||
Expenses (Note 2): | ||||
Investment management fee | 8,796 | |||
Shareholder servicing: | ||||
Class A | 1,784 | |||
Class B | 231 | |||
Class C | 423 | |||
Class Y | 24 | |||
Advisor Class | 1 | |||
Class II | – | * | ||
Service fee: | ||||
Class A | 1,536 | |||
Class B | 141 | |||
Class C | 560 | |||
Class Y | 36 | |||
Distribution fee: | ||||
Class A | 84 | |||
Class B | 423 | |||
Class C | 1,679 | |||
Custodian fees | 257 | |||
Accounting services fee | 137 | |||
Administrative fee | 95 | |||
Legal fees | 29 | |||
Audit fees | 18 | |||
Other | 382 | |||
Total | 16,636 | |||
Less expenses in excess of voluntary limit (Note 2) | (33 | ) | ||
Total expenses | 16,603 | |||
Net investment income | 5,753 | |||
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) | ||||
ON INVESTMENTS (NOTES 1 AND 3) | ||||
Realized net gain on securities | 66,470 | |||
Realized net gain on forward currency contracts | 13,672 | |||
Realized net loss on foreign currency transactions | (750 | ) | ||
Realized net gain on investments | 79,392 | |||
Unrealized appreciation in value of securities during the period | 18,681 | |||
Unrealized depreciation in value of forward currency contracts during the period | (8,004 | ) | ||
Unrealized appreciation in value of investments during the period | 10,677 | |||
Net gain on investments | 90,069 | |||
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | $ | 95,822 | ||
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
IVY CUNDILL GLOBAL VALUE FUND
(In Thousands)
For the fiscal year ended March 31, | ||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2007 | 2006 | |||||||
INCREASE IN NET ASSETS | ||||||||
Operations: | ||||||||
Net investment income | $ | 5,753 | $ | 6,038 | ||||
Realized net gain on investments | 79,392 | 27,211 | ||||||
Unrealized appreciation | 10,677 | 80,530 | ||||||
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | 95,822 | 113,779 | ||||||
Distributions to shareholders from (Note 1F): (1) | ||||||||
Net investment income: | ||||||||
Class A | (4,498 | ) | (5,373 | ) | ||||
Class B | (– | ) | (65 | ) | ||||
Class C | (219 | ) | (616 | ) | ||||
Class Y | (146 | ) | (252 | ) | ||||
Advisor Class | (37 | ) | (39 | ) | ||||
Class II | (– | )* | (– | )* | ||||
Realized gains on investment transactions: | ||||||||
Class A | (30,521 | ) | (16,729 | ) | ||||
Class B | (2,704 | ) | (1,681 | ) | ||||
Class C | (10,901 | ) | (5,678 | ) | ||||
Class Y | (689 | ) | (569 | ) | ||||
Advisor Class | (142 | ) | (99 | ) | ||||
Class II | (1 | ) | (1 | ) | ||||
(49,858 | ) | (31,102 | ) | |||||
Capital share transactions (Note 5) | 38,788 | 363,040 | ||||||
Total increase | 84,752 | 445,717 | ||||||
NET ASSETS | ||||||||
Beginning of period | 913,205 | 467,488 | ||||||
End of period | $ | 997,957 | $ | 913,205 | ||||
Undistributed net investment loss | $ | (1,593 | ) | $ | (1,773 | ) | ||
*Not shown due to rounding.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Financial Highlights
IVY CUNDILL GLOBAL VALUE FUND
Class A Shares
For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
For the fiscal year ended March 31, | For the fiscal period ended | For the fiscal year ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 3-31-04 | 2003 | 2002 | |||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 15.52 | $ | 13.79 | $ | 12.57 | $ | 11.41 | $ | 8.39 | $ | 9.64 | ||||||||||
Income (loss) from investment operations: | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income (loss) | 0.13 | 0.17 | 0.04 | 0.01 | 0.01 | (0.00 | )(1) | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | 1.49 | 2.21 | 1.25 | 1.15 | 3.05 | (1.17 | )(1) | |||||||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 1.62 | 2.38 | 1.29 | 1.16 | 3.06 | (1.17 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Less distributions from: | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income | (0.11 | ) | (0.16 | ) | (0.07 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.04 | ) | (0.00 | ) | ||||||||||
Capital gains | (0.75 | ) | (0.49 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.08 | ) | ||||||||||
Total distributions | (0.86 | ) | (0.65 | ) | (0.07 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.04 | ) | (0.08 | ) | ||||||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 16.28 | $ | 15.52 | $ | 13.79 | $ | 12.57 | $ | 11.41 | $ | 8.39 | ||||||||||
Total return(2) | 10.71 | % | 17.49 | % | 10.29 | % | 10.17 | % | 36.43 | % | - -12.17 | % | ||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | $688 | $625 | $321 | $59 | $30 | $1 | ||||||||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including reimbursement | 1.55 | % | 1.62 | % | 1.74 | % | 1.70 | %(3) | 2.05 | % | 2.28 | % | ||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets including reimbursement | 0.81 | % | 1.09 | % | 0.08 | % | - -0.09 | %(3) | 0.18 | % | 0.02 | % | ||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding reimbursement | 1.55 | %(4) | 1.62 | %(4) | 1.74 | %(4) | 1.84 | %(3) | 2.21 | % | 4.97 | % | ||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets excluding reimbursement | 0.81 | %(4) | 1.09 | %(4) | 0.08 | %(4) | - -0.23 | %(3) | 0.02 | % | - -2.67 | % | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 42 | % | 4 | % | 5 | % | 1 | % | 24 | % | 122 | % |
(1)Based on average shares outstanding.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Financial Highlights
IVY CUNDILL GLOBAL VALUE FUND
Class B Shares
For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
For the fiscal year ended March 31, | For the fiscal period ended | For the fiscal year ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 3-31-04 | 2003 | 2002 | |||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 15.23 | $ | 13.54 | $ | 12.38 | $ | 11.26 | $ | 8.32 | $ | 9.61 | ||||||||||
Income (loss) from investment operations: | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income (loss) | (0.01 | ) | 0.06 | (0.01 | ) | (0.02 | ) | (0.06 | ) | (0.05 | )(1) | |||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | 1.46 | 2.14 | 1.17 | 1.14 | 3.00 | (1.16 | )(1) | |||||||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 1.45 | 2.20 | 1.16 | 1.12 | 2.94 | (1.21 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Less distributions from: | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income | (0.00 | ) | (0.02 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | ||||||||||
Capital gains | (0.75 | ) | (0.49 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.08 | ) | ||||||||||
Total distributions | (0.75 | ) | (0.51 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.08 | ) | ||||||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 15.93 | $ | 15.23 | $ | 13.54 | $ | 12.38 | $ | 11.26 | $ | 8.32 | ||||||||||
Total return | 9.82 | % | 16.43 | % | 9.37 | % | 9.95 | % | 35.34 | % | - -12.62 | % | ||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | $59 | $57 | $37 | $12 | $7 | $2 | ||||||||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including reimbursement | 2.44 | % | 2.51 | % | 2.62 | % | 2.52 | %(2) | 3.20 | % | 2.84 | % | ||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets including reimbursement | - -0.07 | % | 0.21 | % | - -0.86 | % | - -1.31 | %(2) | - -1.13 | % | - -0.54 | % | ||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding reimbursement | 2.44 | %(3) | 2.51 | %(3) | 2.62 | %(3) | 2.67 | %(2) | 3.36 | % | 5.53 | % | ||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets excluding reimbursement | - -0.07 | %(3) | 0.21 | %(3) | - -0.86 | %(3) | - -1.46 | %(2) | - -1.29 | % | - -3.23 | % | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 42 | % | 4 | % | 5 | % | 1 | % | 24 | % | 122 | % |
(1)Based on average shares outstanding.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Financial Highlights
IVY CUNDILL GLOBAL VALUE FUND
Class C Shares
For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
For the fiscal year ended March 31, | For the fiscal period ended | For the fiscal year ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 3-31-04 | 2003 | 2002 | |||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 15.16 | $ | 13.48 | $ | 12.30 | $ | 11.19 | $ | 8.26 | $ | 9.57 | ||||||||||
Income (loss) from investment operations: | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income (loss) | 0.03 | 0.08 | (0.02 | ) | (0.01 | ) | (0.03 | ) | (0.07 | )(1) | ||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | 1.46 | 2.14 | 1.20 | 1.12 | 2.96 | (1.16 | )(1) | |||||||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 1.49 | 2.22 | 1.18 | 1.11 | 2.93 | (1.23 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Less distributions from: | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income | (0.02 | ) | (0.05 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | ||||||||||
Capital gains | (0.75 | ) | (0.49 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.08 | ) | ||||||||||
Total distributions | (0.77 | ) | (0.54 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.08 | ) | ||||||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 15.88 | $ | 15.16 | $ | 13.48 | $ | 12.30 | $ | 11.19 | $ | 8.26 | ||||||||||
Total return | 10.03 | % | 16.70 | % | 9.59 | % | 9.92 | % | 35.47 | % | - -12.88 | % | ||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | $233,049 | $211,242 | $96,375 | $23,840 | $11,235 | $446 | ||||||||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including reimbursement | 2.21 | % | 2.28 | % | 2.42 | % | 2.35 | %(2) | 2.93 | % | 3.10 | % | ||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets including reimbursement | 0.15 | % | 0.43 | % | - -0.62 | % | - -1.09 | %(2) | - -0.83 | % | - -0.80 | % | ||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding reimbursement | 2.21 | %(3) | 2.28 | %(3) | 2.42 | %(3) | 2.50 | %(2) | 3.10 | % | 5.79 | % | ||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets excluding reimbursement | 0.15 | %(3) | 0.43 | %(3) | - -0.62 | %(3) | - -1.23 | %(2) | - -1.00 | % | - -3.49 | % | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 42 | % | 4 | % | 5 | % | 1 | % | 24 | % | 122 | % |
(1)Based on average shares outstanding.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Financial Highlights
IVY CUNDILL GLOBAL VALUE FUND
Class Y Shares
For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
For the fiscal year ended March 31, | For the fiscal period ended | For the period from 7-24-03(1) to | |||||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 3-31-04 | 12-31-03 | |||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 15.56 | $ | 13.82 | $ | 12.58 | $ | 11.40 | $ | 9.84 | |||||||||||
Income (loss) from investment operations: | |||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income (loss) | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0.07 | (0.01 | ) | 0.02 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | 1.49 | 2.26 | 1.29 | 1.19 | 1.58 | ||||||||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 1.68 | 2.45 | 1.36 | 1.18 | 1.60 | ||||||||||||||||
Less distributions from: | |||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income | (0.16 | ) | (0.22 | ) | (0.12 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.04 | ) | |||||||||||
Capital gains | (0.75 | ) | (0.49 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | |||||||||||
Total distributions | (0.91 | ) | (0.71 | ) | (0.12 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.04 | ) | |||||||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 16.33 | $ | 15.56 | $ | 13.82 | $ | 12.58 | $ | 11.40 | |||||||||||
Total return | 11.14 | % | 17.99 | % | 10.90 | % | 10.35 | % | 16.28 | % | |||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | $15 | $17 | $10 | $2 | $1 | ||||||||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including reimbursement | 1.20 | % | 1.19 | % | 1.20 | % | 1.20 | %(2) | 1.76 | %(2) | |||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets including reimbursement | 1.18 | % | 1.46 | % | 0.52 | % | - -0.32 | %(2) | 0.55 | %(2) | |||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding reimbursement | 1.42 | % | 1.46 | % | 1.56 | % | 1.80 | %(2) | 2.09 | %(2) | |||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets excluding reimbursement | 0.96 | % | 1.19 | % | 0.16 | % | - -0.92 | %(2) | 0.22 | %(2) | |||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 42 | % | 4 | % | 5 | % | 1 | % | 24 | %(3) |
(1)Commencement of operations of the class.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Financial Highlights
IVY CUNDILL GLOBAL VALUE FUND
Advisor Class Shares(1)
For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
For the fiscal year ended March 31, | For the fiscal period ended | For the fiscal year ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 3-31-04 | 2003 | 2002 | |||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 15.54 | $ | 13.77 | $ | 12.54 | $ | 11.37 | $ | 8.34 | $ | 9.55 | ||||||||||
Income (loss) from investment operations: | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income (loss) | 0.21 | 0.22 | 0.04 | (0.01 | ) | (0.01 | ) | 0.04 | (2) | |||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | 1.49 | 2.23 | 1.32 | 1.18 | 3.10 | (1.17 | )(2) | |||||||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 1.70 | 2.45 | 1.36 | 1.17 | 3.09 | (1.13 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Less distributions from: | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income | (0.19 | ) | (0.19 | ) | (0.13 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.06 | ) | (0.00 | ) | ||||||||||
Capital gains | (0.75 | ) | (0.49 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.08 | ) | ||||||||||
Total distributions | (0.94 | ) | (0.68 | ) | (0.13 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.06 | ) | (0.08 | ) | ||||||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 16.30 | $ | 15.54 | $ | 13.77 | $ | 12.54 | $ | 11.37 | $ | 8.34 | ||||||||||
Total return | 11.33 | % | 18.09 | % | 10.86 | % | 10.29 | % | 37.11 | % | - -11.86 | % | ||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | $3 | $3 | $3 | $3 | $3 | $2 | ||||||||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including reimbursement | 1.05 | % | 1.12 | % | 1.23 | % | 1.26 | %(3) | 2.12 | % | 1.83 | % | ||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets including reimbursement | 1.31 | % | 1.57 | % | 0.41 | % | - -0.17 | %(3) | - -0.07 | % | 0.47 | % | ||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding reimbursement | 1.05 | %(4) | 1.12 | %(4) | 1.23 | %(4) | 1.41 | %(3) | 2.28 | % | 4.52 | % | ||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets excluding reimbursement | 1.31 | %(4) | 1.57 | %(4) | 0.41 | %(4) | - -0.32 | %(3) | - -0.23 | % | - -2.22 | % | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 42 | % | 4 | % | 5 | % | 1 | % | 24 | % | 122 | % |
(1)See Note 5 to financial statements.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Financial Highlights
IVY CUNDILL GLOBAL VALUE FUND
Class II Shares (1)
For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
For the fiscal year ended March 31, | For the fiscal period ended | For the fiscal year ended | For the period from 11-5-02(2) to | |||||||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 3-31-04 | 12-31-03 | 12-31-02 | |||||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 15.41 | $ | 13.70 | $ | 12.49 | $ | 11.33 | $ | 8.31 | $ | 8.85 | ||||||||||||
Income (loss) from investment operations: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income (loss) | 0.24 | 0.25 | (3) | 0.02 | (0.01 | ) | 0.00 | 0.26 | ||||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | 1.44 | 2.16 | (3) | 1.30 | 1.17 | 3.08 | (0.72 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 1.68 | 2.41 | 1.32 | 1.16 | 3.08 | (0.46 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Less distributions from: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income | (0.18 | ) | (0.21 | ) | (0.11 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.06 | ) | (0.00 | ) | ||||||||||||
Capital gains | (0.75 | ) | (0.49 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.08 | ) | ||||||||||||
Total distributions | (0.93 | ) | (0.70 | ) | (0.11 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.06 | ) | (0.08 | ) | ||||||||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 16.16 | $ | 15.41 | $ | 13.70 | $ | 12.49 | $ | 11.33 | $ | 8.31 | ||||||||||||
Total return | 11.24 | % | 17.88 | % | 10.62 | % | 10.24 | % | 37.12 | % | - -5.23 | % | ||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | $26 | $24 | $70 | $63 | $57 | $42 | ||||||||||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including reimbursement | 1.08 | % | 1.28 | % | 1.49 | % | 1.39 | %(4) | 2.03 | % | 11.51 | %(4) | ||||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets including reimbursement | 1.28 | % | 1.20 | % | 0.16 | % | - -0.29 | %(4) | 0.03 | % | 2.96 | %(4) | ||||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding reimbursement | 1.08 | %(5) | 1.28 | %(5) | 1.49 | %(5) | 1.53 | %(4) | 2.20 | % | 28.44 | %(4) | ||||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets excluding reimbursement | 1.28 | %(5) | 1.20 | %(5) | 0.16 | %(5) | - -0.44 | %(4) | - -0.13 | % | - -13.97 | %(4) | ||||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 42 | % | 4 | % | 5 | % | 1 | % | 24 | % | 122 | %(6) |
(1)See Note 5 to financial statements.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Manager's Discussion of
Ivy Dividend Income Fund
March 31, 2007
STYLE | ||||
VALUE | BLEND | GROWTH | ||
X | LARGE | CAPITALIZATION | ||
MEDIUM | ||||
SMALL |
The Fund rose 11.57 percent (Class A shares at net asset value) for the 12 months ended March 31, 2007. By comparison, the Russell 1000 Index (reflecting the performance of stocks that generally represent the equity market) increased 11.86 percent, while the Lipper Equity Income Funds Universe Average (reflecting the universe of funds with similar investment objectives) increased 14.54 percent for the same period.
Energy positioning hurt results
We underperformed our benchmark and peer group primarily because of our positioning in the energy sector. We had close to a triple weighting in energy stocks relative to our benchmark this past fiscal year, but our returns in this area were less than half that of the benchmark for the period. Despite energy price volatility, we believe the sector's long-term growth prospect fundamentals remain positive due to growth in China and other Asian countries.
We believe the global infrastructure cycle is a long-term secular growth theme as emerging economies continue to demand more energy, materials and higher standards of living. Oil and natural gas prices, while volatile this past year, remained much higher than compared to just a few years ago. We focused on the oil service sector that typically benefits from higher capital spending by major oil companies as they try to increase supply capacity.
Staples helped
Our best success in the portfolio was in the consumer staples area, where we had both a substantially higher-than-benchmark weighting and a higher-than-benchmark return for the year. We benefited from this defensive position as we were concerned about slow economic growth and the deteriorating housing market. We remained cautious on the consumer, as we feel that higher energy costs and the slowdown in the housing market could potentially reduce discretionary spending. We remain substantially underweighted in the more cyclical consumer discretionary sector.
Consistent strategy
Our strategy continues to target total returns through dividend growth and capital gains. We focus on what we feel are large-capitalization, high-quality companies with established operating records that we believe can accelerate their dividend payout ratio in the future. We believe companies that can continue to grow earnings and increase cash flow likely will increase their dividend payout ratio. We also attempted to position the Fund to take advantage of attractive, long-term fundamentals associated with global economic growth, primarily in China.
Volatile market conditions
The equity markets over the last fiscal year were influenced by volatility in commodity prices and a perceived change in direction of interest rates due to slower economic growth. Crude oil prices experienced significant price volatility, rising substantially through July, only to retreat later in the third quarter of 2006. The markets began the fiscal year with concern that the deceleration in the housing market and higher interest rates, due to fear of higher inflation, would stop economic growth. Instead, the Federal Reserve moved to a neutral stance on interest rates in August, and has maintained that policy. The markets rallied in the second half of the year on the expectation that the next move in interest rates would be lower and that the problems in subprime mortgages have been contained to the housing markets and related areas.
Our outlook
We believe the economy will continue to grow in 2007, but at a lower stainable growth rate than in 2006. In this environment, we are concerned that profit margins have peaked and revenue growth is slowing as the economic cycle matures. We have become more conservative within the slowing economic growth environment and are focusing on what we feel are high-quality companies with stable growth, strong balance sheet and cash flow that we believe can return excess cash to shareholders by increasing dividends, share repurchases and reinvesting within the company. Also, we continue to be concerned that the meltdown in subprime mortgages could spread into other parts of the economy causing an economic slowdown. We believe the Federal Reserve is on hold for now as economic growth is decelerating and commodity prices moderate. Also, we believe that market valuations will continue to be supported by the high-price merger and acquisition environment in the equity markets. As always, we continue to focus on total return s through dividend growth and capital appreciation.
Changes to Top 10 Equity Holdings March 31, 2007 compared to March 31, 2006 | |
---|---|
Company | Change in weighting |
AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. | New to Top 10 |
Deere & Company | New to Top 10 |
Schlumberger Limited | Decreased |
Chicago Mercantile Exchange Holdings Inc. | New to Top 10 |
Exxon Mobil Corporation | Decreased |
General Electric Company | Decreased |
Altria Group, Inc. | Unchanged |
Boeing Company (The) | New to Top 10 |
J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. | New to Top 10 |
Fluor Corporation | Decreased |
See your advisor or www.ivyfunds.com for more information on the Fund's most recently published Top 10 Holdings.
As with any mutual fund, the value of the Fund's shares will change, and you could lose money on your investment. These and other risks are more fully described in the Fund's prospectus.
The Fund's performance noted above is at net asset value (NAV), and does not include the effect of any applicable sales charges. If reflected, the sales charge would reduce the performance noted.
The opinions expressed in this report are those of the portfolio manager and are current only through the end of the period of the report as stated on the cover. The manager's views are subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions, and no forecasts can be guaranteed.
Comparison of Change in Value of
$10,000 Investment
Ivy Dividend Income Fund: | ||||
Class A Shares (1)(2) | $ | 15,535 | ||
Class B Shares (2) | $ | 15,968 | ||
Class C Shares (2) | $ | 15,987 | ||
Class Y Shares (2) | $ | 16,555 | ||
Russell 1000 Index | $ | 16,001 | ||
Lipper Equity Income Funds Universe Average | $ | 16,524 |
IVY DIVIDEND INCOME FUND, CLASS A SHARES | IVY DIVIDEND INCOME FUND, CLASS B SHARES | IVY DIVIDEND INCOME FUND, CLASS C SHARES | CLASS Y SHARES | IVY DIVIDEND INCOME FUND, RUSSELL 1000 INDEX | LIPPER EQUITY INCOME FUNDS UNIVERSE AVERAGE | |||||||
JUNE | 2003 | 9,425 | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | |||||
MARCH | 2004 | 10,476 | 11,056 | 11,058 | 11,125 | 11,783 | 11,733 | |||||
MARCH | 2005 | 11,605 | 12,135 | 12,137 | 12,342 | 12,636 | 12,940 | |||||
MARCH | 2006 | 13,924 | 14,434 | 14,438 | 14,828 | 14,304 | 14,426 | |||||
MARCH | 2007 | 15,535 | 15,968 | 15,987 | 16,555 | 16,001 | 16,524 |
(1)The value of the investment in the Fund is impacted by the sales load at the time of the investment.
(2)The value of the investment in the Fund is impacted by the ongoing expenses of the Fund and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions.
Average Annual Total Return(3) | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Class A | Class B | Class C | Class Y | |
1-year period ended 3-31-07 | 5.15% | 6.63% | 10.74% | 11.65% |
5-year period ended 3-31-07 | – | – | – | – |
10-year period ended 3-31-07 | – | – | – | – |
Since inception of Class (4) through 3-31-07 | 12.45% | 12.71% | 13.32% | 14.37% |
(3)Data quoted is past performance and is based on deduction of the maximum applicable sales load for each of the periods. Current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate and shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Please visit www.ivyfunds.com for the Fund's most recent month-end performance. Class A shares carry a maximum front-end sales load of 5.75%. Class B and Class C shares carry maximum contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) of 5% and 1%, respectively. (Accordingly, the Class C shares reflect no CDSC since it only applies to Class C shares redeemed within twelve months after purchase.) Class Y shares are not subject to sales charges.
(4)6-30-03 for Class A, Class B, Class C and Class Y shares (the date on which shares were first acquired by shareholders).
Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future performance. Indexes are unmanaged. The performance graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares.
SHAREHOLDER SUMMARY OF IVY DIVIDEND INCOME FUND
Portfolio Highlights
On March 31, 2007, Ivy Dividend Income Fund had net assets totaling $138,889,117 invested in a diversified portfolio of:
85.58% | Domestic Common Stocks | |
7.47% | Foreign Common Stocks | |
6.95% | Cash and Cash Equivalents |
As a shareholder of the Fund, for every $100 you had invested on March 31, 2007, your Fund owned:
Sector WeightingsFinancial Services Stocks | $ | 17.67 | |||
Energy Stocks | $ | 14.40 | |||
Consumer Nondurables Stocks | $ | 9.19 | |||
Utilities Stocks | $ | 8.51 | |||
Capital Goods Stocks | $ | 7.70 | |||
Technology Stocks | $ | 6.96 | |||
Cash and Cash Equivalents | $ | 6.95 | |||
Raw Materials Stocks | $ | 6.15 | |||
Multi-Industry Stocks | $ | 6.08 | |||
Shelter Stocks | $ | 5.58 | |||
Transportation Stocks | $ | 3.64 | |||
Health Care Stocks | $ | 3.39 | |||
Consumer Services Stocks | $ | 2.84 | |||
Retail Stocks | $ | 0.94 |
The Investments of Ivy Dividend Income Fund | ||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
March 31, 2007 | ||||||||
COMMON STOCKS | Shares | Value | ||||||
Aircraft - 4.88% | ||||||||
Boeing Company (The) | 37,500 | $ | 3,334,125 | |||||
Goodrich Corporation | 29,450 | 1,516,086 | ||||||
Raytheon Company | 36,850 | 1,933,151 | ||||||
6,783,362 | ||||||||
Banks - 2.48% | ||||||||
Bank of America Corporation | 54,350 | 2,772,937 | ||||||
Mellon Financial Corporation | 15,400 | 664,356 | ||||||
3,437,293 | ||||||||
Beverages - 3.55% | ||||||||
Coca-Cola Company (The) | 28,350 | 1,360,800 | ||||||
Diageo plc, ADR | 27,700 | 2,242,315 | ||||||
PepsiCo, Inc. | 20,900 | 1,328,404 | ||||||
4,931,519 | ||||||||
Capital Equipment - 3.95% | ||||||||
Caterpillar Inc. | 18,150 | 1,216,594 | ||||||
Deere & Company | 39,250 | 4,264,120 | ||||||
5,480,714 | ||||||||
Chemicals - Petroleum and Inorganic - 3.90% | ||||||||
E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company | 44,300 | 2,189,749 | ||||||
Monsanto Company | 31,850 | 1,750,476 | ||||||
UAP Holding Corp. | 57,100 | 1,475,750 | ||||||
5,415,975 | ||||||||
Chemicals - Specialty - 1.56% | ||||||||
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. | 29,350 | 2,168,671 | ||||||
Computers - Peripherals - 1.26% | ||||||||
Microsoft Corporation | 63,000 | 1,755,495 | ||||||
Electrical Equipment - 0.41% | ||||||||
Emerson Electric Co. | 13,350 | 575,251 | ||||||
Electronic Components - 0.82% | ||||||||
Microchip Technology Incorporated | 31,850 | 1,132,108 | ||||||
Health Care - Drugs - 2.40% | ||||||||
Abbott Laboratories | 24,850 | 1,386,630 | ||||||
Novartis AG, ADR | 9,700 | 529,911 | ||||||
Pfizer Inc. | 56,250 | 1,420,875 | ||||||
3,337,416 | ||||||||
Hospital Supply and Management - 0.99% | ||||||||
Medtronic, Inc. | 28,050 | 1,376,133 | ||||||
Hotels and Gaming - 2.84% | ||||||||
Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. | 17,900 | 1,511,655 | ||||||
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. | 37,600 | 2,438,360 | ||||||
3,950,015 | ||||||||
Household - General Products - 4.53% | ||||||||
Colgate-Palmolive Company | 39,000 | 2,604,810 | ||||||
Fortune Brands, Inc. | 15,250 | 1,202,005 | ||||||
Procter & Gamble Company (The) | 39,450 | 2,491,662 | ||||||
6,298,477 | ||||||||
Insurance - Life - 0.94% | ||||||||
Aflac Incorporated | 27,600 | 1,298,856 | ||||||
Insurance - Property and Casualty - 2.83% | ||||||||
ACE Limited | 20,350 | 1,161,171 | ||||||
Everest Re Group, Ltd. | 13,950 | 1,341,572 | ||||||
Travelers Companies, Inc. (The) | 27,550 | 1,426,264 | ||||||
3,929,007 | ||||||||
Metal Fabrication - 1.28% | ||||||||
Loews Corporation, Carolina Group | 23,500 | 1,776,835 | ||||||
Mining - 0.69% | ||||||||
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc., Class B | 4,355 | 288,257 | ||||||
Rio Tinto plc, ADR | 2,950 | 672,040 | ||||||
960,297 | ||||||||
Multiple Industry - 6.08% | ||||||||
Altria Group, Inc. | 39,500 | 3,468,495 | ||||||
General Electric Company | 99,900 | 3,532,464 | ||||||
Valero GP Holdings, LLC | 51,900 | 1,440,225 | ||||||
8,441,184 | ||||||||
Non-Residential Construction - 2.06% | ||||||||
Fluor Corporation | 31,900 | 2,862,068 | ||||||
Petroleum - International - 5.40% | ||||||||
Anadarko Petroleum Corporation | 40,750 | 1,751,435 | ||||||
Apache Corporation | 18,800 | 1,329,160 | ||||||
Exxon Mobil Corporation | 49,500 | 3,734,775 | ||||||
Marathon Oil Corporation | 6,950 | 686,868 | ||||||
7,502,238 | ||||||||
Petroleum - Services - 9.00% | ||||||||
Baker Hughes Incorporated | 37,950 | 2,509,633 | ||||||
Grant Prideco, Inc. | 30,200 | 1,505,168 | ||||||
National Oilwell Varco, Inc. | 20,700 | 1,610,253 | ||||||
Schlumberger Limited | 58,800 | 4,063,080 | ||||||
Transocean Inc.* | 16,100 | 1,315,370 | ||||||
Weatherford International Ltd.* | 33,100 | 1,492,810 | ||||||
12,496,314 | ||||||||
Railroad - 2.35% | ||||||||
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corporation | 16,150 | 1,298,944 | ||||||
Union Pacific Corporation | 19,400 | 1,970,070 | ||||||
3,269,014 | ||||||||
Real Estate Investment Trust - 5.58% | ||||||||
Douglas Emmett, Inc. | 71,900 | 1,835,607 | ||||||
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | 40,171 | 1,056,899 | ||||||
ProLogis | 20,750 | 1,347,298 | ||||||
Simon Property Group, Inc. | 20,050 | 2,230,563 | ||||||
Vornado Realty Trust | 10,700 | 1,276,938 | ||||||
7,747,305 | ||||||||
Restaurants - 0.94% | ||||||||
McDonald's Corporation | 28,850 | 1,299,692 | ||||||
Security and Commodity Brokers - 11.42% | ||||||||
AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. | 48,250 | 4,270,125 | ||||||
Chicago Mercantile Exchange Holdings Inc. | 7,250 | 3,860,335 | ||||||
J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. | 64,802 | 3,135,121 | ||||||
NYMEX Holdings, Inc.* | 20,200 | 2,742,352 | ||||||
UBS AG | 31,100 | 1,848,273 | ||||||
15,856,206 | ||||||||
Tobacco - 1.11% | ||||||||
Reynolds American Inc. | 24,700 | 1,541,527 | ||||||
Trucking and Shipping - 1.29% | ||||||||
United Parcel Service, Inc., Class B | 25,600 | 1,794,560 | ||||||
Utilities - Electric - 2.80% | ||||||||
Dominion Resources, Inc. | 20,200 | 1,793,154 | ||||||
NRG Energy, Inc.* | 29,050 | 2,092,762 | ||||||
3,885,916 | ||||||||
Utilities - Gas and Pipeline - 2.03% | ||||||||
Enbridge Inc. | 33,250 | 1,085,613 | ||||||
Kinder Morgan, Inc. | 16,300 | 1,735,135 | ||||||
2,820,748 | ||||||||
Utilities - Telephone - 3.68% | ||||||||
AT&T Inc. | 49,573 | 1,954,663 | ||||||
Iowa Telecommunications Services, Inc. | 76,950 | 1,539,000 | ||||||
Windstream Corporation | 110,550 | 1,623,980 | ||||||
5,117,643 | ||||||||
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS - 93.05% | $ | 129,241,839 | ||||||
(Cost: $104,684,410) | ||||||||
SHORT-TERM SECURITIES | Principal Amount in Thousands | |||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Commercial Paper | ||||||||
Aluminum - 2.00% | ||||||||
Alcoa Incorporated, | ||||||||
5.44%, 4-2-07 | $ | 2,771 | 2,770,581 | |||||
Utilities - Gas and Pipeline - 2.16% | ||||||||
Michigan Consolidated Gas Co., | ||||||||
5.33%, 4-2-07 | 3,000 | 2,999,556 | ||||||
Utilities - Telephone - 1.87% | ||||||||
Verizon Communications Inc., | ||||||||
5.35%, 4-4-07 | 2,600 | 2,598,841 | ||||||
Total Commercial Paper - 6.03% | 8,368,978 | |||||||
Municipal Obligation - Taxable - 0.72% | ||||||||
California | ||||||||
County of Sacramento, Taxable Pension Funding Bonds, Series 1995B (Bayerische Landesbank Girozentrale, New York Branch), | ||||||||
5.35%, 4-4-07** | 1,000 | 1,000,000 | ||||||
TOTAL SHORT-TERM SECURITIES - 6.75% | $ | 9,368,978 | ||||||
(Cost: $9,368,978) | ||||||||
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES - 99.80% | $ | 138,610,817 | ||||||
(Cost: $114,053,388) | ||||||||
CASH AND OTHER ASSETS, NET OF LIABILITIES - 0.20% | 278,300 | |||||||
NET ASSETS - 100.00% | $ | 138,889,117 | ||||||
Notes to Schedule of Investments |
Certain acronyms may be used within the body of the Fund's holdings. The definitions of these acronyms are as follows: ADR - American Depositary Receipts; CMO - Collateralized Mortgage Obligation; GDR - Global Depositary Receipts and REMIC - Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduit. |
*No dividends were paid during the preceding 12 months. |
**Variable rate security. Interest rate disclosed is that which is in effect at March 31, 2007. |
See Note 1 to financial statements for security valuation and other significant accounting policies concerning investments. |
See Note 3 to financial statements for cost and unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investments owned for Federal income tax purposes. |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
IVY DIVIDEND INCOME FUND
March 31, 2007
(In Thousands, Except for Per Share Amounts)
ASSETS | |||
Investment securities - at value (cost - $114,053) (Notes 1 and 3) | $ | 138,611 | |
Receivables: | |||
Fund shares sold | 514 | ||
Dividends and interest | 292 | ||
Prepaid and other assets | 36 | ||
Total assets | 139,453 | ||
LIABILITIES | |||
Payable to Fund shareholders | 321 | ||
Accrued management fee (Note 2) | 80 | ||
Due to custodian | 43 | ||
Accrued shareholder servicing (Note 2) | 41 | ||
Accrued service fee (Note 2) | 38 | ||
Accrued distribution fee (Note 2) | 18 | ||
Accrued accounting services fee (Note 2) | 6 | ||
Other | 17 | ||
Total liabilities | 564 | ||
Total net assets | $ | 138,889 | |
NET ASSETS | |||
Capital paid in (shares authorized - unlimited) | $ | 112,904 | |
Accumulated undistributed income: | |||
Accumulated undistributed net investment income | 23 | ||
Accumulated undistributed net realized gain on investment transactions | 1,405 | ||
Net unrealized appreciation in value of investments | 24,557 | ||
Net assets applicable to outstanding units of capital | $ | 138,889 | |
Net asset value per share (net assets divided by shares outstanding): | |||
Class A | $15.70 | ||
Class B | $15.63 | ||
Class C | $15.63 | ||
Class Y | $15.70 | ||
Capital shares outstanding: | |||
Class A | 6,809 | ||
Class B | 639 | ||
Class C | 1,239 | ||
Class Y | 167 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Statement of Operations
IVY DIVIDEND INCOME FUND
For the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2007
(In Thousands)
INVESTMENT INCOME | |||
Income (Note 1B): | |||
Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $8) | $ | 2,139 | |
Interest and amortization | 578 | ||
Total income | 2,717 | ||
Expenses (Note 2): | |||
Investment management fee | 748 | ||
Shareholder servicing: | |||
Class A | 216 | ||
Class B | 36 | ||
Class C | 50 | ||
Class Y | 2 | ||
Service fee: | |||
Class A | 195 | ||
Class B | 21 | ||
Class C | 41 | ||
Class Y | 3 | ||
Distribution fee: | |||
Class A | 8 | ||
Class B | 63 | ||
Class C | 121 | ||
Accounting services fee | 56 | ||
Audit fees | 16 | ||
Custodian fees | 8 | ||
Legal fees | 2 | ||
Other | 91 | ||
Total expenses | 1,677 | ||
Net investment income | 1,040 | ||
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN | |||
ON INVESTMENTS (NOTES 1 AND 3) | |||
Realized net gain on securities | 2,663 | ||
Realized net gain on swaps | 326 | ||
Realized net gain on investments | 2,989 | ||
Unrealized appreciation in value of investments during the period | 7,777 | ||
Net gain on investments | 10,766 | ||
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | $ | 11,806 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
IVY DIVIDEND INCOME FUND
(In Thousands)
For the fiscal year ended March 31, | ||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2007 | 2006 | |||||||
INCREASE IN NET ASSETS | ||||||||
Operations: | ||||||||
Net investment income | $ | 1,040 | $ | 440 | ||||
Realized net gain (loss) on investments | 2,989 | (174 | ) | |||||
Unrealized appreciation | 7,777 | 11,630 | ||||||
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | 11,806 | 11,896 | ||||||
Distributions to shareholders from (Note 1F): (1) | ||||||||
Net investment income: | ||||||||
Class A | (963 | ) | (397 | ) | ||||
Class B | (24 | ) | (6 | ) | ||||
Class C | (61 | ) | (13 | ) | ||||
Class Y | (17 | ) | (10 | ) | ||||
Realized gains on investment transactions: | ||||||||
Class A | (1,058 | ) | (98 | ) | ||||
Class B | (106 | ) | (14 | ) | ||||
Class C | (209 | ) | (25 | ) | ||||
Class Y | (16 | ) | (2 | ) | ||||
(2,454 | ) | (565 | ) | |||||
Capital share transactions (Note 5) | 46,283 | 22,983 | ||||||
Total increase | 55,635 | 34,314 | ||||||
NET ASSETS | ||||||||
Beginning of period | 83,254 | 48,940 | ||||||
End of period | $ | 138,889 | $ | 83,254 | ||||
Undistributed net investment income | $ | 23 | $ | 37 | ||||
(1)See "Financial Highlights" on pages 87 - 90.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Financial Highlights
IVY DIVIDEND INCOME FUND
Class A Shares
For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
For the fiscal year ended March 31, | For the fiscal period ended | For the period from 6-30-03(1) to | |||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 3-31-04 | 12-31-03 | |||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 14.41 | $ | 12.13 | $ | 11.07 | $ | 11.03 | $ | 10.00 | |||||||
Income from investment operations: | |||||||||||||||||
Net investment income | 0.17 | (2) | 0.12 | (2) | 0.09 | 0.01 | 0.04 | ||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | 1.49 | (2) | 2.30 | (2) | 1.10 | 0.04 | 1.03 | ||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 1.66 | 2.42 | 1.19 | 0.05 | 1.07 | ||||||||||||
Less distributions from: | |||||||||||||||||
Net investment income | (0.18 | ) | (0.11 | ) | (0.09 | ) | (0.01 | ) | (0.04 | ) | |||||||
Capital gains | (0.19 | ) | (0.03 | ) | (0.04 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | |||||||
Total distributions | (0.37 | ) | (0.14 | ) | (0.13 | ) | (0.01 | ) | (0.04 | ) | |||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 15.70 | $ | 14.41 | $ | 12.13 | $ | 11.07 | $ | 11.03 | |||||||
Total return(3) | 11.57 | % | 19.99 | % | 10.78 | % | 0.41 | % | 10.70 | % | |||||||
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | $107 | $61 | $32 | $17 | $16 | ||||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including voluntary expense waiver | 1.38 | % | 1.45 | % | 1.59 | % | 2.00 | %(4) | 1.11 | %(4) | |||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets including voluntary expense waiver | 1.16 | % | 0.92 | % | 0.94 | % | 0.20 | %(4) | 1.34 | %(4) | |||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding voluntary expense waiver | 1.38 | %(5) | 1.45 | %(5) | 1.59 | %(5) | 2.40 | %(4) | 1.81 | %(4) | |||||||
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets excluding voluntary expense waiver | 1.16 | %(5) | 0.92 | %(5) | 0.94 | %(5) | - -0.20 | %(4) | 0.64 | %(4) | |||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 24 | % | 15 | % | 32 | % | 12 | % | 16 | % |
(1)Commencement of operations of the class.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Financial Highlights
IVY DIVIDEND INCOME FUND
Class B Shares
For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
For the fiscal year ended March 31, | For the fiscal period ended | For the period from 6-30-03(1) to | |||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 3-31-04 | 12-31-03 | |||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 14.34 | $ | 12.09 | $ | 11.05 | $ | 11.03 | $ | 10.00 | |||||||
Income (loss) from investment operations: | |||||||||||||||||
Net investment income (loss) | 0.05 | 0.01 | 0.02 | (0.02 | ) | 0.01 | |||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | 1.47 | 2.28 | 1.06 | 0.04 | 1.03 | ||||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 1.52 | 2.29 | 1.08 | 0.02 | 1.04 | ||||||||||||
Less distributions from: | |||||||||||||||||
Net investment income | (0.04 | ) | (0.01 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.01 | ) | |||||||
Capital gains | (0.19 | ) | (0.03 | ) | (0.04 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | |||||||
Total distributions | (0.23 | ) | (0.04 | ) | (0.04 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.01 | ) | |||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 15.63 | $ | 14.34 | $ | 12.09 | $ | 11.05 | $ | 11.03 | |||||||
Total return | 10.63 | % | 18.94 | % | 9.76 | % | 0.18 | % | 10.36 | % | |||||||
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | $10 | $7 | $6 | $2 | $2 | ||||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including voluntary expense waiver | 2.30 | % | 2.32 | % | 2.44 | % | 2.99 | %(2) | 2.03 | %(2) | |||||||
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets including voluntary expense waiver | 0.29 | % | 0.03 | % | 0.11 | % | - -0.81 | %(2) | 0.36 | %(2) | |||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding voluntary expense waiver | 2.30 | %(3) | 2.32 | %(3) | 2.44 | %(3) | 3.39 | %(2) | 2.73 | %(2) | |||||||
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets excluding voluntary expense waiver | 0.29 | %(3) | 0.03 | %(3) | 0.11 | %(3) | - -1.21 | %(2) | - -0.34 | %(2) | |||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 24 | % | 15 | % | 32 | % | 12 | % | 16 | % |
(1)Commencement of operations of the class.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Financial Highlights
IVY DIVIDEND INCOME FUND
Class C Shares
For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
For the fiscal year ended March 31, | For the fiscal period ended | For the period from 6-30-03(1) to | |||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 3-31-04 | 12-31-03 | |||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 14.34 | $ | 12.09 | $ | 11.05 | $ | 11.03 | $ | 10.00 | |||||||
Income (loss) from investment operations: | |||||||||||||||||
Net investment income (loss) | 0.07 | 0.01 | 0.01 | (0.02 | ) | 0.01 | |||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | 1.47 | 2.28 | 1.07 | 0.04 | 1.03 | ||||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 1.54 | 2.29 | 1.08 | 0.02 | 1.04 | ||||||||||||
Less distributions from: | |||||||||||||||||
Net investment income | (0.06 | ) | (0.01 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.01 | ) | |||||||
Capital gains | (0.19 | ) | (0.03 | ) | (0.04 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | |||||||
Total distributions | (0.25 | ) | (0.04 | ) | (0.04 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.01 | ) | |||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 15.63 | $ | 14.34 | $ | 12.09 | $ | 11.05 | $ | 11.03 | |||||||
Total return | 10.74 | % | 18.95 | % | 9.76 | % | 0.18 | % | 10.38 | % | |||||||
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | $19 | $14 | $10 | $6 | $5 | ||||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including voluntary expense waiver | 2.17 | % | 2.27 | % | 2.42 | % | 2.88 | %(2) | 1.98 | %(2) | |||||||
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets including voluntary expense waiver | 0.42 | % | 0.08 | % | 0.10 | % | - -0.68 | %(2) | 0.45 | %(2) | |||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding voluntary expense waiver | 2.17 | %(3) | 2.27 | %(3) | 2.42 | %(3) | 3.28 | %(2) | 2.68 | %(2) | |||||||
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets excluding voluntary expense waiver | 0.42 | %(3) | 0.08 | %(3) | 0.10 | %(3) | - -1.08 | %(2) | - -0.25 | %(2) | |||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 24 | % | 15 | % | 32 | % | 12 | % | 16 | % |
(1)Commencement of operations of the class.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Financial Highlights
IVY DIVIDEND INCOME FUND
Class Y Shares
For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
For the fiscal year ended March 31, | For the fiscal period ended | For the period from 6-30-03(1) to | |||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 3-31-04 | 12-31-03 | |||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 14.41 | $ | 12.13 | $ | 11.07 | $ | 11.03 | $ | 10.00 | |||||||
Income from investment operations: | |||||||||||||||||
Net investment income | 0.12 | (2) | 0.15 | (2) | 0.11 | 0.01 | 0.05 | ||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | 1.55 | (2) | 2.29 | (2) | 1.10 | 0.04 | 1.03 | ||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 1.67 | 2.44 | 1.21 | 0.05 | 1.08 | ||||||||||||
Less distributions from: | |||||||||||||||||
Net investment income | (0.19 | ) | (0.13 | ) | (0.11 | ) | (0.01 | ) | (0.05 | ) | |||||||
Capital gains | (0.19 | ) | (0.03 | ) | (0.04 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | |||||||
Total distributions | (0.38 | ) | (0.16 | ) | (0.15 | ) | (0.01 | ) | (0.05 | ) | |||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 15.70 | $ | 14.41 | $ | 12.13 | $ | 11.07 | $ | 11.03 | |||||||
Total return | 11.65 | % | 20.14 | % | 10.94 | % | 0.42 | % | 10.78 | % | |||||||
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | $3 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | ||||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including voluntary expense waiver | 1.29 | % | 1.34 | % | 1.44 | % | 1.91 | %(3) | 1.25 | %(3) | |||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets including voluntary expense waiver | 0.92 | % | 1.03 | % | 1.09 | % | 0.28 | %(3) | 1.08 | %(3) | |||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding voluntary expense waiver | 1.29 | %(4) | 1.34 | %(4) | 1.44 | %(4) | 2.31 | %(3) | 1.95 | %(3) | |||||||
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets excluding voluntary expense waiver | 0.92 | %(4) | 1.03 | %(4) | 1.09 | %(4) | - -0.12 | %(3) | 0.38 | %(3) | |||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 24 | % | 15 | % | 32 | % | 12 | % | 16 | % |
(1)Commencement of operations of the class.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Manager's Discussion of
Ivy European Opportunities Fund
March 31, 2007
STYLE | ||||
VALUE | BLEND | GROWTH | ||
X | LARGE | CAPITALIZATION | ||
MEDIUM | ||||
SMALL |
This diagram shows the Fund's equity investment style and the size of companies in the Fund, as measured by market capitalization. Shaded areas reflect quarterly data for the past three years. Source: Morningstar
The Fund rose 22.17 percent (Class A shares at net asset value) for the fiscal year. This was less than the 25.38 percent increase in the Morgan Stanley Capital International Europe Index, which reflects the performance of securities that generally represent the European stock market. The Lipper European Region Funds Universe Average (reflecting the universe of funds with similar investment objectives) increased 23.83 percent for the same period.
We faced a turbulent year. Having touched a five-year high in early May 2006, European equity markets became extremely nervous. Concerns included the U.S. dollar, growth rates, interest rate rises and inflation, all of which converged to spark a big sell off. European equity markets recovered strongly during the final quarter of the fiscal year - buoyed by a re-acceleration of global merger and acquistion volumes as well as strong consumer confidence and business sentiment survey results.
The main story of the fourth calendar quarter of 2006 was U.S. dollar weakness, which saw the Euro exchange rate move from US$1.25 to US$1.32 in less than a week. Factors that led to this weakness included an increase in the European Commission's forecast for economic growth, and a divergence in Fed and European Central Bank policy.
Volatility increased
European equity markets have had a volatile first quarter of 2007. After a positive start to the year, with sentiment underpinned by ongoing merger and acquisition activity, February was also shaping up to be another good month for European equities until a sharp sell-off in markets over the last two trading days of the month erased gains as volatility spiked sharply higher. The correction was triggered by a dramatic one-day fall in the Chinese market and growing concerns over the prospects for the U.S. economy. During March, European equities recovered from the sell-off, regaining momentum on the back of continuing M&A activity. Notably, European markets comfortably outperformed the UK, U.S. and Japan over the month.
Energy underperformed
It has been a rocky ride for our energy stocks, where we maintained an overweight position. Our holdings suffered from the weakness in oil and gas prices and a large unwinding of speculative positions. Statoil ASA fell in line with other integrated oil companies despite significant new discoveries and now trades at what we feel is a compelling valuation. SeaDrill Limited continued to execute its business plan and has made positive gains since we began purchasing it, albeit in a volatile manner. OMV Aktiengesellschaft was a big laggard earlier in the year following an ill advised attempted merger with Verbund, which was subsequently abandoned. Performance has since improved.
We took the market nervousness and sell off during the second half of 2006 as a buying opportunity for a number of stocks we had been tracking but where valuations were previously unattractive. Key among these was National Bank of Greece S.A.
Health care, real estate woes
Health care was a sector where we had zero exposure for most of 2006. For a while this looked like a mistake but overall the sector underperformed over the year and our stance proved correct in the end. However, our biggest disappointment was Sanofi-Aventis, a health care stock that we thought was cheap, and just got cheaper. We have pragmatically cut the position due to growing uncertainty on key drugs but haven't completely given up. Some stocks in other sectors fell slightly and in a relentlessly rising market this has a marked impact. Hypo Real Estate Holdings AG fell into this camp but we see a lot of value here and we intend to continue to hold the position for the time being.
Our outlook
We anticipate that the forthcoming corporate earnings reporting season has the potential to pave the way for regional capital appreciation, although in the near term it would not be surprising to see a period of consolidation in European equity markets given this past quarter's volatility. During the final quarter of the fiscal year, our exposure to the information technology sector was the biggest drag on performance for the period, affected by SAP Aktiengesellschaft, a German applications software company. For now, we are maintaining our position because we believe the company has a very strong product line-up and a market-leading position in its core markets. The company had released results in January that disappointed investors by forecasting slower revenue growth and a decline in margins.
Changes to Top 10 Equity Holdings March 31, 2007 compared to March 31, 2006 | |||
---|---|---|---|
Company | Country | Sector | Change in weighting |
Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft | Germany | Financial | Increased |
National Bank of Greece S.A. | Greece | Financial | New to Top 10 |
Statoil ASA | Norway | Energy | Decreased |
Hypo Real Estate Holding AG | Germany | Financial | New to Top 10 |
Akzo Nobel N.V. | Netherlands | Chemicals | New to Top 10 |
Alpha Bank | Greece | Financial | New to Top 10 |
Peugeot S.A. | France | Autos | New to Top 10 |
CRH public limited company | Ireland | Building Materials | New to Top 10 |
Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc (The) | United Kingdom | Financial | New to Top 10 |
Pfleiderer AG | Germany | Building Materials | Decreased |
See your advisor or www.ivyfunds.com for more information on the Fund's most recently published Top 10 Holdings.
As with any mutual fund, the value of the Fund's shares will change, and you could lose money on your investment. International investing involves additional risks, including currency fluctuations, political or economic conditions affecting the foreign country, and differences in accounting standards and foreign regulations. These and other risks are more fully described in the Fund's prospectus.
The Fund's performance noted above is at net asset value (NAV), and does not include the effect of any applicable sales charges. If reflected, the sales charge would reduce the performance noted.
The opinions expressed in this report are those of the portfolio manager and are current only through the end of the period of the report as stated on the cover. The manager's views are subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions, and no forecasts can be guaranteed.
Comparison of Change in Value of
$10,000 Investment
Ivy European Opportunities Fund, Class A Shares (1) | $ | 74,830 | ||
Morgan Stanley Capital International Europe Index (2) | $ | 18,409 | ||
Lipper European Region Funds Universe Average (2) | $ | 24,024 |
IVY EUROPEAN OPPORTUNITIES FUND, | MORGAN STANLEY CAPITAL INTERNATIONAL | LIPPER EUROPEAN REGION FUNDS | ||||
CLASS A SHARES | EUROPE INDEX | UNIVERSE AVERAGE | ||||
Inception 5/4/99 | 9,425 | 10,000 | 10,000 | |||
DEC | 1999 | 29,743 | 12,077 | 13,469 | ||
DEC | 2000 | 31,084 | 11,063 | 12,808 | ||
DEC | 2001 | 24,661 | 8,862 | 10,327 | ||
DEC | 2002 | 23,848 | 7,233 | 8,909 | ||
DEC | 2003 | 36,016 | 10,021 | 12,512 | ||
MARCH | 2004 | 40,380 | 10,110 | 12,911 | ||
MARCH | 2005 | 51,291 | 12,170 | 15,522 | ||
MARCH | 2006 | 61,249 | 14,682 | 19,401 | ||
MARCH | 2007 | 74,830 | 18,409 | 24,024 | ||
Please note that the performance of the Fund's other share classes will be greater or less than the performance shown above for Class A based on the differences in loads and fees paid by shareholders investing in the different classes.
(1)The value of the investment in the Fund is impacted by the sales load at the time of the investment and by the ongoing expenses of the Fund and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions.
(2)Because the Fund commenced operations on a date other than at the end of a month, and partial month calculations of the performance of the indexes (including income) are not available, investment in the indexes was effected as of May 31, 1999.
Average Annual Total Return(3) | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Class A | Class B | Class C | Class Y | Advisor Class (4) | |
1-year period ended 3-31-07 | 15.15% | 17.24% | 21.33% | 22.38% | 22.76% |
5-year period ended 3-31-07 | 21.51% | 21.83% | 21.95% | – | 23.35% |
10-year period ended 3-31-07 | – | – | – | – | – |
Since inception of Class (5) through 3-31-07 | 28.96% | 28.87% | 18.82% | 32.24% | 30.39% |
(3)Data quoted is past performance and is based on deduction of the maximum applicable sales load for each of the periods. Current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate and shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Please visit www.ivyfunds.com for the Fund's most recent month-end performance. Class A shares carry a maximum front-end sales load of 5.75%. Class B and Class C shares carry maximum contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) of 5% and 1%, respectively. (Accordingly, the Class C shares reflect no CDSC since it only applies to Class C shares redeemed within twelve months after purchase.) Class Y shares are not subject to sales charges.
(4)Advisor Class shares are no longer available for investment.
(5)5-4-99 for Class A shares, 5-24-99 for Class B shares, 10-24-99 for Class C shares, 7-24-03 for Class Y shares and 5-3-99 for Advisor Class shares (the date on which shares were first acquired by shareholders).
Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future performance. Indexes are unmanaged. The performance graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares.
A large portion of the Fund's since inception return is attributable to investments in initial public offerings without which the Fund's return would have been lower.
SHAREHOLDER SUMMARY OF IVY EUROPEAN OPPORTUNITIES FUND
Portfolio Highlights
On March 31, 2007, Ivy European Opportunities Fund had net assets totaling $514,729,057 invested in a diversified portfolio of:
99.05% | Foreign Common Stocks | |
0.95% | Cash and Cash Equivalents |
Country Weightings
As a shareholder of the Fund, for every $100 you had invested on March 31, 2007, your Fund was invested by country and by industry, respectively, as follows:
United Kingdom | $ | 23.98 | |||
Germany | $ | 18.70 | |||
France | $ | 9.80 | |||
Greece | $ | 8.76 | |||
Other Europe (1) | $ | 7.53 | |||
Spain | $ | 6.82 | |||
Norway | $ | 6.48 | |||
Netherlands | $ | 5.39 | |||
Italy | $ | 4.97 | |||
Austria | $ | 3.79 | |||
Other (2) | $ | 2.83 | |||
Cash and Cash Equivalents | $ | 0.95 |
(1)Includes $3.14 Ireland, $1.70 Luxembourg, $1.37 Sweden and $1.32 Switzerland.
(2)Includes $0.97 Argentina and $1.86 Bermuda.
Sector Weightings
Financial Services Stocks | $ | 29.82 | |||
Utilities Stocks | $ | 11.95 | |||
Capital Goods Stocks | $ | 10.66 | |||
Energy Stocks | $ | 9.98 | |||
Consumer Nondurables Stocks | $ | 9.86 | |||
Consumer Durables Stocks | $ | 5.71 | |||
Miscellaneous Stocks | $ | 3.55 | |||
Transportation Stocks | $ | 3.46 | |||
Consumer Services Stocks | $ | 3.28 | |||
Multi-Industry Stocks | $ | 2.79 | |||
Health Care Stocks | $ | 2.72 | |||
Retail Stocks | $ | 2.67 | |||
Raw Materials Stocks | $ | 2.60 | |||
Cash and Cash Equivalents | $ | 0.95 |
The Investments of Ivy European Opportunities Fund | ||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
March 31, 2007 | ||||||||
COMMON STOCKS | Shares | Value | ||||||
Argentina - 0.97% | ||||||||
NDS Group plc, ADR* | 100,000 | $ | 4,989,000 | |||||
Austria - 3.79% | ||||||||
AGRANA Beteiligungs-AG (A) | 47,000 | 4,711,364 | ||||||
OMV Aktiengesellschaft (A) | 180,000 | 11,337,314 | ||||||
Telekom Austria Aktiengesellschaft (A) | 138,000 | 3,449,124 | ||||||
19,497,802 | ||||||||
Bermuda - 1.86% | ||||||||
SeaDrill Limited (A)* | 582,000 | 9,575,046 | ||||||
France - 9.80% | ||||||||
Amboise Investissement (A)* | 180,747 | 3,090,559 | ||||||
France Telecom (A) | 401,768 | 10,610,552 | ||||||
Gaz de France (A) | 242,649 | 11,260,672 | ||||||
Peugeot S.A. (A) | 184,239 | 12,985,011 | ||||||
Sanofi-Aventis (A) | 52,534 | 4,568,540 | ||||||
TOTAL S.A. (A) | 113,376 | 7,943,696 | ||||||
50,459,030 | ||||||||
Germany - 18.70% | ||||||||
Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft (A) | 410,946 | 18,198,026 | ||||||
Continental Aktiengesellschaft (A) | 82,519 | 10,663,899 | ||||||
DaimlerChrysler AG, Registered Shares (A) | 69,487 | 5,730,016 | ||||||
Deutsche Post AG (A) | 322,362 | 9,749,363 | ||||||
E.ON AG (A) | 87,078 | 11,774,182 | ||||||
Hypo Real Estate Holding AG (A) | 211,260 | 13,484,020 | ||||||
Pfleiderer Ag, Registered Shares (A) | 425,982 | 12,490,555 | ||||||
SAP Aktiengesellschaft (A) | 144,707 | 6,458,356 | ||||||
Siemens AG (A) | 72,000 | 7,695,427 | ||||||
96,243,844 | ||||||||
Greece - 8.76% | ||||||||
Alpha Bank (A) | 422,386 | 13,372,538 | ||||||
Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company S.A. (A) | 223,867 | 9,420,124 | ||||||
National Bank of Greece S.A. (A) | 291,177 | 15,442,000 | ||||||
Titan Cement Company S.A. (A) | 126,954 | 6,851,470 | ||||||
45,086,132 | ||||||||
Ireland - 3.14% | ||||||||
CRH public limited company (A) | 298,738 | 12,762,181 | ||||||
IAWS Group, plc (A) | 146,371 | 3,406,114 | ||||||
16,168,295 | ||||||||
Italy - 4.97% | ||||||||
AZIMUT HOLDING S.P.A. (A) | 567,000 | 8,369,535 | ||||||
Eni S.p.A. (A) | 196,215 | 6,385,067 | ||||||
Geox S.p.A. (A)(B) | 200,000 | 3,486,555 | ||||||
UniCredito Italiano S.p.A. (A) | 769,096 | 7,320,174 | ||||||
25,561,331 | ||||||||
Luxembourg - 1.70% | ||||||||
SES GLOBAL S.A., Fiduciary Deposit Receipts (A) | 458,062 | 8,744,047 | ||||||
Netherlands - 5.39% | ||||||||
Aalberts Industries N.V. (A) | 74,000 | 7,309,155 | ||||||
Akzo Nobel N.V. (A) | 176,166 | 13,378,534 | ||||||
Trader Media East Limited, GDR* | 301,000 | 3,025,050 | ||||||
Univar N.V. (A) | 72,894 | 4,043,986 | ||||||
27,756,725 | ||||||||
Norway - 6.48% | ||||||||
BW Offshore Limited (A)* | 1,049,878 | 4,404,503 | ||||||
Eitzen Chemical ASA (A)(B)* | 847,312 | 3,652,267 | ||||||
Prosafe ASA (A) | 296,065 | 4,529,892 | ||||||
Statoil ASA (A) | 558,894 | 15,217,570 | ||||||
Subsea 7 Inc. (A)* | 291,174 | 5,532,895 | ||||||
33,337,127 | ||||||||
Spain - 6.82% | ||||||||
Altadis, S.A. (A) | 193,581 | 12,430,621 | ||||||
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. (A) | 323,800 | 7,950,205 | ||||||
Banco Santander Central Hispano, S.A. (A) | 395,731 | 7,062,566 | ||||||
Enagas, S.A. (A) | 297,235 | 7,679,137 | ||||||
35,122,529 | ||||||||
Sweden - 1.37% | ||||||||
Investor AB, B Shares (A)* | 296,404 | 7,046,323 | ||||||
Switzerland - 1.32% | ||||||||
UBS AG (A) | 114,776 | 6,819,592 | ||||||
United Kingdom - 23.98% | ||||||||
Admiral Group Plc (A) | 228,049 | 5,156,312 | ||||||
Aurora Russia Limited (A)* | 1,110,000 | 1,976,799 | ||||||
British Sky Broadcasting Group plc (A) | 461,552 | 5,122,603 | ||||||
Enterprise Inns plc (A) | 320,000 | 4,209,615 | ||||||
Evolution Group Plc (The) (A) | 2,592,416 | 7,499,167 | ||||||
GlaxoSmithKline plc (A) | 342,337 | 9,411,118 | ||||||
IP Group plc (A)* | 1,619,705 | 4,310,863 | ||||||
Imperial Tobacco Group PLC (A) | 230,000 | 10,296,751 | ||||||
Inmarsat plc (A) | 823,761 | 6,224,772 | ||||||
Investec plc (A) | 356,195 | 4,612,163 | ||||||
Man Group plc (A) | 932,526 | 10,184,622 | ||||||
Old Mutual plc (A) | 1,850,000 | 5,974,084 | ||||||
Omega International Group PLC (A) | 270,000 | 1,696,234 | ||||||
Persimmon plc (A) | 100,000 | 2,766,791 | ||||||
Premier Brands Foods plc (A) | 918,000 | 5,288,476 | ||||||
Punch Taverns plc (A) | 194,924 | 4,783,246 | ||||||
Regal Petroleum plc (A)* | 667,000 | 2,323,219 | ||||||
Regal Petroleum plc (A)(B)* | 1,050,000 | 3,657,241 | ||||||
Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc (The) (A) | 325,500 | 12,708,188 | ||||||
Travis Perkins plc (A) | 119,997 | 4,751,047 | ||||||
Vodafone Group Plc (A) | 3,936,885 | 10,497,430 | ||||||
123,450,741 | ||||||||
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS - 99.05% | $ | 509,857,564 | ||||||
(Cost: $391,030,944) | ||||||||
SHORT-TERM SECURITIES - 1.88% | Principal Amount in Thousands | |||||||
Security and Commodity Brokers | ||||||||
Greenwich Capital Holdings Inc. (Royal Bank of Scotland PLC (The)), | ||||||||
5.39%, 4-2-07 | $9,676 | $ | 9,674,551 | |||||
(Cost: $9,674,551) | ||||||||
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES - 100.93% | $ | 519,532,115 | ||||||
(Cost: $400,705,495) | ||||||||
LIABILITIES, NET OF CASH AND OTHER ASSETS - (0.93%) | (4,803,058 | ) | ||||||
NET ASSETS - 100.00% | $ | 514,729,057 | ||||||
Notes to Schedule of Investments |
Certain acronyms may be used within the body of the Fund's holdings. The definitions of these acronyms are as follows: ADR - American Depositary Receipts; CMO - Collateralized Mortgage Obligation; GDR - Global Depositary Receipts and REMIC - Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduit. |
*No dividends were paid during the preceding 12 months. |
(A)Listed on an exchange outside the United States. |
(B)Illiquid security. At March 31, 2007, the total value of illiquid securities amounted to $10,796,063 or 2.10% of net assets. |
See Note 1 to financial statements for security valuation and other significant accounting policies concerning investments. |
See Note 3 to financial statements for cost and unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investments owned for Federal income tax purposes. |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
IVY EUROPEAN OPPORTUNITIES FUND
March 31, 2007
(In Thousands, Except for Per Share Amounts)
ASSETS | ||||
Investment securities - at value (cost - $400,705) (Notes 1 and 3) | $ | 519,532 | ||
Receivables: | ||||
Dividends and interest | 1,054 | |||
Fund shares sold | 1,036 | |||
Prepaid and other assets | 46 | |||
Total assets | 521,668 | |||
LIABILITIES | ||||
Payable for investment securities purchased | 5,413 | |||
Payable to Fund shareholders | 467 | |||
Accrued management fee (Note 2) | 388 | |||
Due to custodian | 188 | |||
Accrued shareholder servicing (Note 2) | 157 | |||
Accrued service fee (Note 2) | 153 | |||
Accrued distribution fee (Note 2) | 72 | |||
Accrued accounting services fee (Note 2) | 8 | |||
Accrued administrative fee (Note 2) | 4 | |||
Other | 89 | |||
Total liabilities | 6,939 | |||
Total net assets | $ | 514,729 | ||
NET ASSETS | ||||
Capital paid in (shares authorized - unlimited) | $ | 386,417 | ||
Accumulated undistributed income (loss): | ||||
Accumulated undistributed net investment loss | (881 | ) | ||
Accumulated undistributed net realized gain on investment transactions | 10,346 | |||
Net unrealized appreciation in value of investments | 118,847 | |||
Net assets applicable to outstanding units of capital | $ | 514,729 | ||
Net asset value per share (net assets divided by shares outstanding): | ||||
Class A | $40.58 | |||
Class B | $39.14 | |||
Class C | $39.28 | |||
Class Y | $40.61 | |||
Advisor Class | $40.96 | |||
Capital shares outstanding: | ||||
Class A | 9,584 | |||
Class B | 1,318 | |||
Class C | 1,647 | |||
Class Y | 179 | |||
Advisor Class | 56 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Statement of Operations
IVY EUROPEAN OPPORTUNITIES FUND
For the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2007
(In Thousands)
INVESTMENT INCOME | |||
Income (Note 1B): | |||
Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $985) | $ | 9,523 | |
Interest and amortization | 766 | ||
Total income | 10,289 | ||
Expenses (Note 2): | |||
Investment management fee | 3,768 | ||
Shareholder servicing: | |||
Class A | 913 | ||
Class B | 143 | ||
Class C | 137 | ||
Class Y | 8 | ||
Advisor Class | 3 | ||
Service fee: | |||
Class A | 702 | ||
Class B | 113 | ||
Class C | 136 | ||
Class Y | 11 | ||
Distribution fee: | |||
Class A | 28 | ||
Class B | 338 | ||
Class C | 410 | ||
Custodian fees | 155 | ||
Accounting services fee | 85 | ||
Administrative fee | 40 | ||
Audit fees | 37 | ||
Legal fees | 9 | ||
Other | 215 | ||
Total expenses | 7,251 | ||
Net investment income | 3,038 | ||
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN | |||
ON INVESTMENTS (NOTES 1 AND 3) | |||
Realized net gain on securities | 41,929 | ||
Realized net gain on foreign currency transactions | 225 | ||
Realized net gain on investments | 42,154 | ||
Unrealized appreciation in value of investments during the period | 38,366 | ||
Net gain on investments | 80,520 | ||
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | $ | 83,558 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
IVY EUROPEAN OPPORTUNITIES FUND
(In Thousands)
For the fiscal year ended March 31, | ||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2007 | 2006 | |||||||
INCREASE IN NET ASSETS | ||||||||
Operations: | ||||||||
Net investment income | $ | 3,038 | $ | 503 | ||||
Realized net gain on investments | 42,154 | 28,234 | ||||||
Unrealized appreciation | 38,366 | 24,816 | ||||||
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | 83,558 | 53,553 | ||||||
Distributions to shareholders from (Note 1F): (1) | ||||||||
Net investment income: | ||||||||
Class A | (3,582 | ) | (1,364 | ) | ||||
Class B | (171 | ) | (– | ) | ||||
Class C | (263 | ) | (– | ) | ||||
Class Y | (69 | ) | (28 | ) | ||||
Advisor Class | (33 | ) | (36 | ) | ||||
Realized gains on investment transactions: | ||||||||
Class A | (– | ) | (– | ) | ||||
Class B | (– | ) | (– | ) | ||||
Class C | (– | ) | (– | ) | ||||
Class Y | (– | ) | (– | ) | ||||
Advisor Class | (– | ) | (– | ) | ||||
(4,118 | ) | (1,428 | ) | |||||
Capital share transactions (Note 5) | 99,354 | 20,922 | ||||||
Total increase | 178,794 | 73,047 | ||||||
NET ASSETS | ||||||||
Beginning of period | 335,935 | 262,888 | ||||||
End of period | $ | 514,729 | $ | 335,935 | ||||
Undistributed net investment loss | $ | (881 | ) | $ | (26 | ) | ||
(1)See "Financial Highlights" on pages 103 - 107.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Financial Highlights
IVY EUROPEAN OPPORTUNITIES FUND
Class A Shares
For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
For the fiscal year ended March 31, | For the fiscal period ended | For the fiscal year ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 3-31-04 | 2003 | 2002 | |||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 33.58 | $ | 28.31 | $ | 22.30 | $ | 19.89 | $ | 13.20 | $ | 13.65 | ||||||||||
Income (loss) from investment operations: | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income (loss) | 0.31 | 0.10 | (0.03 | ) | (0.03 | ) | 0.02 | 0.01 | (1) | |||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | 7.11 | 5.37 | 6.05 | 2.44 | 6.71 | (0.46 | )(2) | |||||||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 7.42 | 5.47 | 6.02 | 2.41 | 6.73 | (0.45 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Less distributions from: | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income | (0.42 | ) | (0.20 | ) | (0.01 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.04 | ) | (0.00 | ) | ||||||||||
Capital gains | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | ||||||||||
Total distributions | (0.42 | ) | (0.20 | ) | (0.01 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.04 | ) | (0.00 | ) | ||||||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 40.58 | $ | 33.58 | $ | 28.31 | $ | 22.30 | $ | 19.89 | $ | 13.20 | ||||||||||
Total return (3) | 22.17 | % | 19.41 | % | 27.02 | % | 12.12 | % | 51.02 | % | - -3.30 | %(2) | ||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | $389 | $235 | $170 | $79 | $38 | $20 | ||||||||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | 1.64 | % | 1.72 | % | 1.79 | % | 1.72 | %(4) | 2.26 | % | 2.15 | % | ||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | 0.91 | % | 0.35 | % | - -0.07 | % | - -0.61 | %(4) | 0.18 | % | 0.06 | % | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 42 | % | 62 | % | 63 | % | 31 | % | 123 | % | 69 | % |
(1)Based on average shares outstanding.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Financial Highlights
IVY EUROPEAN OPPORTUNITIES FUND
Class B Shares
For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
For the fiscal year ended March 31, | For the fiscal period ended | For the fiscal year ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 3-31-04 | 2003 | 2002 | |||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 32.40 | $ | 27.32 | $ | 21.66 | $ | 19.36 | $ | 12.93 | $ | 13.54 | ||||||||||
Income (loss) from investment operations: | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income (loss) | 0.09 | (0.11 | ) | (0.17 | ) | (0.09 | ) | (0.07 | ) | (0.10 | )(1) | |||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | 6.78 | 5.19 | 5.83 | 2.39 | 6.50 | (0.51 | )(1) | |||||||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 6.87 | 5.08 | 5.66 | 2.30 | 6.43 | (0.61 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Less distributions from: | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income | (0.13 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | ||||||||||
Capital gains | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | ||||||||||
Total distributions | (0.13 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | ||||||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 39.14 | $ | 32.40 | $ | 27.32 | $ | 21.66 | $ | 19.36 | $ | 12.93 | ||||||||||
Total return | 21.24 | % | 18.59 | % | 26.13 | % | 11.88 | % | 49.73 | % | -4.51 | % | ||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | $52 | $44 | $40 | $32 | $29 | $25 | ||||||||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | 2.40 | % | 2.45 | % | 2.53 | % | 2.58 | %(2) | 3.00 | % | 2.92 | % | ||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | 0.27 | % | - -0.30 | % | - -0.73 | % | - -1.57 | %(2) | - -0.47 | % | - -0.70 | % | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 42 | % | 62 | % | 63 | % | 31 | % | 123 | % | 69 | % |
(1)Based on average shares outstanding.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Financial Highlights
IVY EUROPEAN OPPORTUNITIES FUND
Class C Shares
For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
For the fiscal year ended March 31, | For the fiscal period ended | For the fiscal year ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 3-31-04 | 2003 | 2002 | |||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 32.52 | $ | 27.42 | $ | 21.74 | $ | 19.43 | $ | 12.98 | $ | 13.59 | ||||||||||
Income (loss) from investment operations: | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income (loss) | 0.12 | (0.09 | ) | (0.14 | ) | (0.08 | ) | (0.07 | ) | (0.10 | )(1) | |||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | 6.81 | 5.19 | 5.82 | 2.39 | 6.52 | (0.51 | )(1) | |||||||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 6.93 | 5.10 | 5.68 | 2.31 | 6.45 | (0.61 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Less distributions from: | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income | (0.17 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | ||||||||||
Capital gains | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | ||||||||||
Total distributions | (0.17 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | ||||||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 39.28 | $ | 32.52 | $ | 27.42 | $ | 21.74 | $ | 19.43 | $ | 12.98 | ||||||||||
Total return | 21.33 | % | 18.60 | % | 26.13 | % | 11.89 | % | 49.69 | % | -4.49 | % | ||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | $65 | $51 | $45 | $27 | $23 | $19 | ||||||||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | 2.32 | % | 2.42 | % | 2.51 | % | 2.56 | %(2) | 2.98 | % | 2.92 | % | ||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | 0.32 | % | - -0.29 | % | - -0.79 | % | - -1.54 | %(2) | - -0.43 | % | - -0.70 | % | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 42 | % | 62 | % | 63 | % | 31 | % | 123 | % | 69 | % |
(1)Based on average shares outstanding.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Financial Highlights
IVY EUROPEAN OPPORTUNITIES FUND
Class Y Shares
For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
For the fiscal year ended March 31, | For the fiscal period ended | For the period from 7-24-03(1) to | |||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 3-31-04 | 12-31-03 | |||||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 33.60 | $ | 28.33 | $ | 22.30 | $ | 19.89 | $ | 14.88 | |||||||||
Income (loss) from investment operations: | |||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income (loss) | 0.44 | 0.18 | 0.09 | (0.02 | ) | (0.04 | ) | ||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | 7.05 | 5.34 | 6.00 | 2.43 | 5.12 | ||||||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 7.49 | 5.52 | 6.09 | 2.41 | 5.08 | ||||||||||||||
Less distributions from: | |||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income | (0.48 | ) | (0.25 | ) | (0.06 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.07 | ) | |||||||||
Capital gains | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | |||||||||
Total distributions | (0.48 | ) | (0.25 | ) | (0.06 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.07 | ) | |||||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 40.61 | $ | 33.60 | $ | 28.33 | $ | 22.30 | $ | 19.89 | |||||||||
Total return | 22.38 | % | 19.60 | % | 27.32 | % | 12.12 | % | 34.14 | % | |||||||||
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | $7 | $4 | $4 | $4 | $3 | ||||||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | 1.44 | % | 1.55 | % | 1.61 | % | 1.75 | %(2) | 1.51 | %(2) | |||||||||
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | 1.14 | % | 0.60 | % | 0.53 | % | - -0.71 | %(2) | - -0.58 | %(2) | |||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 42 | % | 62 | % | 63 | % | 31 | % | 123 | %(3) |
(1)Commencement of operations of the class.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Financial Highlights
IVY EUROPEAN OPPORTUNITIES FUND
Advisor Class Shares (1)
For a Share of Capital Stock Oustanding Throughout Each Period:
For the fiscal year ended March 31, | For the fiscal period ended | For the fiscal year ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 3-31-04 | 2003 | 2002 | |||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 33.88 | $ | 28.55 | $ | 22.48 | $ | 20.03 | $ | 13.34 | $ | 13.80 | ||||||||||
Income (loss) from investment operations: | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income (loss) | 0.94 | 0.35 | (2) | 0.21 | (0.01 | ) | 0.24 | 0.06 | (2) | |||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | 6.73 | 5.32 | (2) | 5.99 | 2.46 | 6.58 | (0.52 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 7.67 | 5.67 | 6.20 | 2.45 | 6.82 | (0.46 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Less distributions from: | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income | (0.59 | ) | (0.34 | ) | (0.13 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.13 | ) | (0.00 | ) | ||||||||||
Capital gains | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | ||||||||||
Total distributions | (0.59 | ) | (0.34 | ) | (0.13 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.13 | ) | (0.00 | ) | ||||||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 40.96 | $ | 33.88 | $ | 28.55 | $ | 22.48 | $ | 20.03 | $ | 13.34 | ||||||||||
Total return | 22.76 | % | 20.00 | % | 27.64 | % | 12.23 | % | 51.12 | % | - -3.33 | % | ||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | $2 | $2 | $4 | $4 | $4 | $6 | ||||||||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | 1.19 | % | 1.25 | % | 1.36 | % | 1.41 | %(3) | 1.96 | % | 1.81 | % | ||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | 1.60 | % | 1.13 | % | 0.51 | % | - -0.41 | %(3) | 1.02 | % | 0.40 | % | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 42 | % | 62 | % | 63 | % | 31 | % | 123 | % | 69 | % |
(1)See Note 5 to financial statements.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Manager's Discussion of
Ivy Global Natural Resources Fund
March 31, 2007
STYLE | ||||
VALUE | BLEND | GROWTH | ||
X | LARGE | CAPITALIZATION | ||
MEDIUM | ||||
SMALL |
This diagram shows the Fund's equity investment style and the size of the companies in the Fund, as measured by market capitalization. Shaded areas show quarterly data for the past three years. Source: Morningstar
The Fund climbed 15.47 (Class A shares at net asset value) percent for the 12 months ended March 31, 2007. This was less than the Morgan Stanley Capital International Commodity-Related Index (reflecting the performance of the global natural resource markets), which increased 17.08 percent for the same period. The Lipper Natural Resources Funds Universe Average (reflecting the Fund's peer group of funds with similar investment objectives) advanced 9.34 percent.
A multi-sector approach worked as volatility rose
Natural resources equities confounded skeptics this past fiscal year. Most regional markets except Japan posted solid returns. We are pleased to have provided attractive results relative to our peers that we attribute to our adroit multi-sector positioning across a broad range of natural resources equities. Our results were less than our benchmark this past year because the index benefited to a greater degree than the Fund's portfolio from the strong performance of some commodities this past year.
Our diversification, as well as substantial new commitments from investors, helped us both preserve capital as energy markets weakened in late summer and provided us with additional tactical resources to capitalize on long-term opportunities. We also reached two milestones for our more than quarter-million shareholder accounts this past fiscal year: the Fund grew to more than $5 billion in net assets as the period drew to a close and we marked the Fund's 10-year anniversary of operations.
Overall, this past fiscal year was a volatile, but profitable time. We saw oil reach a record high of more than $75 a barrel in 2006, only to fall back by more than $20 by autumn and close the year at $66 a barrel, about where it began. Gasoline climbed to more than $3 a gallon in many areas, only to drop sharply amid bloated inventories, then rise again in the spring of 2007. Also, the forces of nature in the Gulf of Mexico were calmer than hurricane forecasters expected. Gold prices reached their highest level since the early 1980s, and then retreated amid concerns about global economic growth.
Compared with a year ago, our Top 10 Holdings as of March 31, 2007 show (see table to the right) slightly more representation by U.S.-based energy companies, particularly coal mining firms, and less representation by overseas-based precious metals mining firms. This reflected a repositioning in an effort to take advantage of what we saw as temporary energy and natural resource stock weakness at various points in the fiscal year, and a reduced weighting in gold within the Fund.
Natural resources earnings remained solid
Since global equity markets bottomed in 2002-2003, world stock markets have more than doubled, and in some cases exceed their prior 2000 peak. Since that low, world earnings have advanced at an even larger pace and stand well above their previous peak. The message we see is that equity markets have benefited from a broad improvement in global economic activity.
Resource sectors stand out as an example where earnings have risen faster than share prices. Current P/E (price-to-earnings ratio, or stock price divided by earnings per share) for some of the Fund's largest holdings is much lower than the overall market. We have focused on such low P/E companies, as we believe they have continued attractive growth potential.
M&A helped to lead the way
In 2006, we also saw some leading companies in energy being taken over. The Fund's results benefited from several of these deals. In 2007, we expect more merger and acquisition activity in global energy services, and have invested in several firms (such as Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc.) partially for this reason.
In the mining sector, we are sticking with our view that gold prices may trade within a wide range of $550-$750 an ounce in coming months. We expect to maintain a neutral weighting. Base metal prices have been of some concern to us, and we have almost no exposure to copper and aluminum. However, we continue to be attracted to iron, an industry where a major firm has already contracted a 9.5 percent production increase for 2007. In other areas, we continue to focus on more specialized companies with volume growth participation rather than commodity price leverage. This remains true of chemicals, with our focus on industrial gases and water companies.
Changes to Top 10 Equity Holdings March 31, 2007 compared to March 31, 2006 | ||
---|---|---|
Company | Country | Change in weighting |
Companhia Vale do Rio Doce | Brazil | Increased |
Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. | United States | Decreased |
Noble Corporation | Cayman Islands | Increased |
Arch Coal, Inc. | United States | Increased |
Valero Energy Corporation | United States | Decreased |
Gold Fields Limited | South Africa | Decreased |
Vallourec | France | New to Top 10 |
GlobalSantaFe Corporation | United States | New to Top 10 |
Peabody Energy Corporation | United States | New to Top 10 |
Smith International, Inc. | United States | New to Top 10 |
See your advisor or www.ivyfunds.com for more information on the Fund's most recently published Top 10 Holdings.
Emerging markets lead global growth
The global outlook appears encouraging, in our opinion: inflation risk remains subdued and we think may subside further with easing commodity prices. Global monetary conditions are still supportive with tame interest rate levels and ample money liquidity, and world trade continues to grow. It appears for the first time ever, emerging market economies were responsible for half of the world's total growth last year. We remain steadfast believers in the long-term demand for more resources as consumers in emerging markets seek a more luxurious lifestyle. We believe that new car sales in China, for instance, will likely post their third consecutive year of more than 20 percent annual growth. In short, we think the demand growth story for resources remains intact and may accelerate as commodity prices ease.
In part because of this trend, we expect natural gas prices to be higher a year from now, even with the December 2006 warm weather surprise in many areas of the U.S. We generally expect to add natural gas firms to the Fund after having underweighted this sector for the past two years. Coal companies, a close proxy for natural gas, are likely also to respond to moderating prices by pushing out some of their expansion plans, in our view.
Alternative energy: here comes the sun
Another area of increasing interest for us is alternative energy. We have been steadily increasing exposure to bio-fuels and solar panels, domestically and abroad. In rough numbers, the annual U.S. consumption of gasoline through the middle of the next decade should be 150 billion gallons per year. We think there may be increased political dialogue this year on renewable fuels such as ethanol, partially tied to concerns of global warming. We are also investing in firms involved in solar panels, both through providers of technological improvements and in makers of inputs used in making panels.
Our outlook
Looking out over the next 24 months, we see a broad range of opportunities unfolding. For long-term investors, a generally favorable global economic backdrop suggests more worthwhile gains may be attainable. In our view, resource markets have the potential to post returns in excess of fixed-income alternatives over the balance of the decade. For investors looking to deploy additional assets or rebalance a portfolio, we think potential equity market volatility in 2007 may create an attractive buying opportunity.
The pulse of resource equity markets is slowing - we think the bull needs a little time to recover from its most recent charge. In an idealized cycle based on past history, markets last year should have moderated into early summer (they did), rallied to late summer (they did), and then moderated a second time into late year (this they did only partially).
As with any mutual fund, the value of the Fund's shares will change, and you could lose money on your investment.
Investing in companies involved in one specified sector may be more risky and volatile than an investment with greater diversification. International investing involves additional risks, including currency fluctuations, political or economic conditions affecting the foreign country and differences in accounting standards and foreign regulations. These and other risks are more fully described in the Fund's prospectus.
The Fund's performance noted above is at net asset value (NAV), and does not include the effect of any applicable sales charges. If reflected, the sales charge would reduce the performance noted.
The opinions expressed in this report are those of the portfolio manager and are current only through the end of the period of the report as stated on the cover. The manager's views are subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions, and no forecasts can be guaranteed.
Comparison of Change in Value of
$10,000 Investment
Ivy Global Natural Resources Fund, Class A Shares (1) | $ | 40,012 | ||
Morgan Stanley Capital International Commodity-Related Index | $ | 30,851 | ||
Lipper Natural Resources Funds Universe Average | $ | 31,197 |
IVY GLOBAL NATURAL RESOURCES FUND, | MORGAN STANLEY CAPITAL INTERNATIONAL | LIPPER NATURAL RESOURCES FUNDS | ||||
CLASS A SHARES | COMMODITY-RELATED INDEX | UNIVERSE AVERAGE | ||||
DEC | 1997 | 9,425 | 10,000 | 10,000 | ||
DEC | 1998 | 6,659 | 8,539 | 7,616 | ||
DEC | 1999 | 9,388 | 10,370 | 9,924 | ||
DEC | 2000 | 10,313 | 11,982 | 12,589 | ||
DEC | 2001 | 11,901 | 11,802 | 11,347 | ||
DEC | 2002 | 12,456 | 11,181 | 10,667 | ||
DEC | 2003 | 18,137 | 16,116 | 14,130 | ||
MARCH | 2004 | 19,159 | 17,105 | 14,907 | ||
MARCH | 2005 | 24,618 | 20,544 | 20,446 | ||
MARCH | 2006 | 34,653 | 26,351 | 28,531 | ||
MARCH | 2007 | 40,012 | 30,851 | 31,197 |
Please note that the performance of the Fund's other share classes will be greater or less than the performance shown above for Class A based on the differences in loads and fees paid by shareholders investing in the different classes.
(1)The value of the investment in the Fund is impacted by the sales load at the time of the investment and by the ongoing expenses of the Fund and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions.
Average Annual Total Return(2) | ||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Class A | Class B | Class C | Class Y | Class R | Advisor Class (3) | |
1-year period ended 3-31-07 | 8.82% | 10.55% | 14.65% | 15.63% | 15.20 % | 15.86% |
5-year period ended 3-31-07 | 20.82% | 21.11% | 21.27% | – | – | 22.35% |
10-year period ended 3-31-07 | 14.67 % | 14.47 % | 14.30% | – | – | – |
Since inception of Class (4) through 3-31-07 | – | – | – | 34.21% | 25.43 % | 23.73% |
(2)Data quoted is past performance and is based on deduction of the maximum applicable sales load for each of the periods. Current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate and shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Please visit www.ivyfunds.com for the Fund's most recent month-end performance. Class A shares carry a maximum front-end sales load of 5.75%. Class B and Class C shares carry maximum contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) of 5% and 1%, respectively. (Accordingly, the Class C shares reflect no CDSC since it only applies to Class C shares redeemed within twelve months after purchase.) Class Y shares and Class R shares are not subject to sales charges.
(3)Advisor Class shares are no longer available for investment.
(4)7-24-03 for Class Y shares, 12-29-05 for Class R shares and 4-8-99 for Advisor Class shares (the date on which shares were first acquired by shareholders).
Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future performance. Indexes are unmanaged. The performance graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares.
SHAREHOLDER SUMMARY OF IVY GLOBAL NATURAL RESOURCES FUND
Portfolio Highlights
On March 31, 2007, Ivy Global Natural Resources Fund had net assets totaling $5,085,053,009 invested in a diversified portfolio of:
52.47% | Foreign Common Stocks | |
46.23% | Domestic Common Stocks | |
1.30% | Cash and Cash Equivalents, Corporate Debt Securities and Unrealized Loss on Open Forward Currency Contracts |
Country Weightings
As a shareholder of the Fund, for every $100 you had invested on March 31, 2007, your Fund was invested by country and by industry, respectively, as follows:
North America | $ | 56.68 | |||
United States | $ | 46.23 | |||
Canada | $ | 8.68 | |||
Mexico | $ | 1.77 | |||
Brazil | $ | 12.71 | |||
Pacific Basin | $ | 9.62 | |||
Thailand | $ | 2.48 | |||
China | $ | 2.13 | |||
Hong Kong | $ | 1.92 | |||
Australia | $ | 1.24 | |||
South Korea | $ | 1.17 | |||
Other Pacific Basin (1) | $ | 0.68 | |||
Europe | $ | 8.80 | |||
France | $ | 3.60 | |||
Other Europe (2) | $ | 2.87 | |||
Germany | $ | 2.33 | |||
South Africa | $ | 5.91 | |||
Bahamas/Caribbean | $ | 5.09 | |||
Cayman Islands | $ | 3.09 | |||
Bermuda | $ | 2.00 | |||
Cash and Cash Equivalents and Unrealized Loss on Open Forward Currency Contracts | $ | 1.19 |
(1)Includes $0.08 Japan, $0.02 Philippines and $0.58 Taiwan.
(2)Includes $0.27 Luxembourg, $0.27 Norway, $ 0.67 Russia and $1.66 United Kingdom.
Sector Weightings
Energy Stocks | $ | 40.25 | |||
Raw Materials Stocks | $ | 31.81 | |||
Capital Goods Stocks | $ | 8.51 | |||
Miscellaneous Stocks | $ | 5.15 | |||
Technology Stocks | $ | 4.08 | |||
Shelter Stocks | $ | 3.63 | |||
Utilities Stocks | $ | 2.88 | |||
Multi-Industry Stocks | $ | 2.39 | |||
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Corporate Debt Securities and Unrealized Loss on Open Forward Currency Contracts | $ | 1.30 |
The Investments of Ivy Global Natural Resources Fund | ||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
March 31, 2007 | ||||||||
COMMON STOCKS | Shares | Value | ||||||
Australia - 1.24% | ||||||||
Lihir Gold Limited (A)* | 24,000,000 | $ | 63,304,044 | |||||
Bermuda - 2.00% | ||||||||
Weatherford International Ltd.* | 2,250,000 | 101,475,000 | ||||||
Brazil - 12.60% | ||||||||
Aracruz Celulose S.A., ADR | 750,000 | 39,352,500 | ||||||
Bradespar S.A. (A) | 1,700,000 | 50,497,500 | ||||||
Brasil Ecodiesel Industria e Comercio de Biocombustiveis e Oleos Vegetais S.A. (A)* | 600,000 | 2,664,660 | ||||||
CPFL Energia S.A. (A) | 850,000 | 11,984,905 | ||||||
CPFL Energia S.A., ADR | 275,000 | 11,632,500 | ||||||
Companhia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo - SABESP, ADR | 850,000 | 28,721,500 | ||||||
Companhia Energetica de Minas Gerais - CEMIG, ADR | 820,600 | 39,922,190 | ||||||
Companhia Siderurgica Nacional (A) | 1,414,800 | 61,012,950 | ||||||
Companhia Siderurgica Nacional, ADR | 1,000,000 | 42,840,000 | ||||||
Companhia Vale do Rio Doce, ADR | 4,500,000 | 166,455,000 | ||||||
Cosan S.A. Industria e Comercio (A)* | 1,000,000 | 18,104,160 | ||||||
Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras, ADR | 225,000 | 22,389,750 | ||||||
Suzano Bahia Sul Papel E Celulose S.A. (A) | 10,525,000 | 99,615,347 | ||||||
Votorantim Celulose e Papel S.A. (A) | 750,000 | 13,752,852 | ||||||
Votorantim Celulose e Papel S.A., ADR* | 1,750,000 | 32,025,000 | ||||||
640,970,814 | ||||||||
Canada - 8.68% | ||||||||
Barrick Gold Corporation (A) | 2,270,000 | 64,767,259 | ||||||
Bonavista Energy Trust (A) | 500,000 | 13,360,762 | ||||||
Ferus Gas Industries Trust (A)(B)(C)* | 615,000 | 1,864,443 | ||||||
Goldcorp Inc. (A) | 1,500,000 | 36,002,599 | ||||||
IAMGOLD Corporation (A) | 10,000,000 | 77,176,267 | ||||||
Kinross Gold Corporation (A)* | 5,200,000 | 71,795,582 | ||||||
Mullen Group Income Fund (A) | 650,000 | 10,275,011 | ||||||
OPTI Canada Inc. (A)* | 1,300,000 | 22,385,448 | ||||||
Pason Systems Inc. (A) | 2,000,000 | 24,807,276 | ||||||
Progress Energy Trust (A) | 1,409,000 | 15,951,174 | ||||||
Progress Energy Trust (A)(B) | 826,900 | 9,411,404 | ||||||
Pure Energy Services Ltd. (A)* | 481,500 | 4,337,462 | ||||||
Savanna Energy Services Corp. (A)* | 800,000 | 13,380,684 | ||||||
Talisman Energy Inc. (A) | 2,250,000 | 39,484,625 | ||||||
Trican Well Service Ltd. (A) | 1,434,700 | 28,395,751 | ||||||
Xtreme Coil Drilling Corp. (A)(D)* | 650,000 | 5,737,116 | ||||||
zed.i solutions inc. (A)* | 2,319,300 | 1,948,654 | ||||||
zed.i solutions inc. (A)(B)* | 500,000 | 420,095 | ||||||
441,501,612 | ||||||||
Cayman Islands - 3.09% | ||||||||
Noble Corporation | 2,000,000 | 157,360,000 | ||||||
China - 2.13% | ||||||||
China Shenhua Energy Company Limited, H Shares (A) | 7,500,000 | 18,141,678 | ||||||
Solarfun Power Holdings Co., Ltd., ADR* | 300,000 | 3,766,500 | ||||||
Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd., ADR* | 2,500,000 | 86,525,000 | ||||||
108,433,178 | ||||||||
France - 3.60% | ||||||||
L'Air Liquide S.A. (A)* | 200,000 | 48,758,332 | ||||||
Vallourec (A) | 525,000 | 134,358,594 | ||||||
183,116,926 | ||||||||
Germany - 2.33% | ||||||||
Q-Cells AG (A)* | 400,000 | 25,648,219 | ||||||
SGL Carbon AG (A)* | 500,000 | 16,364,098 | ||||||
Siemens AG (A) | 175,000 | 18,704,164 | ||||||
SolarWorld AG (A) | 125,000 | 9,676,525 | ||||||
Wacker Chemie AG (A)* | 275,000 | 47,811,552 | ||||||
118,204,558 | ||||||||
Hong Kong - 1.92% | ||||||||
CNOOC Limited (A) | 40,000,000 | 35,067,511 | ||||||
China Coal Energy Company Limited (A)* | 15,000,000 | 16,029,948 | ||||||
China Gas Holdings Limited (A) | 145,001,000 | 32,476,067 | ||||||
Guangdong Investment Limited (A) | 26,000,000 | 13,875,984 | ||||||
97,449,510 | ||||||||
Japan - 0.08% | ||||||||
Sumitomo Titanium Corporation (A) | 36,000 | 3,998,982 | ||||||
Luxembourg - 0.27% | ||||||||
Tenaris S.A., ADR | 300,000 | 13,770,000 | ||||||
Mexico - 1.77% | ||||||||
Cemex, S.A. de C.V., ADR* | 2,750,000 | 90,062,500 | ||||||
Norway - 0.27% | ||||||||
Statoil ASA (A) | 500,000 | 13,614,004 | ||||||
Phillipines - 0.02% | ||||||||
PNOC Energy Development Corporation (A)* | 9,436,300 | 1,192,983 | ||||||
Russia - 0.67% | ||||||||
OAO LUKOIL, ADR | 150,000 | 12,975,000 | ||||||
OJSC Rosneft Oil Company, GDR* | 2,500,000 | 20,875,000 | ||||||
33,850,000 | ||||||||
South Africa - 5.91% | ||||||||
Gold Fields Limited (A) | 5,000,000 | 92,701,082 | ||||||
Gold Fields Limited, ADR | 7,500,000 | 138,600,000 | ||||||
Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (A) | �� | 1,750,000 | 55,002,757 | |||||
Mvelaphanda Resources Limited (A)* | 2,000,000 | 14,391,068 | ||||||
300,694,907 | ||||||||
South Korea - 1.17% | ||||||||
GS Holdings Corp. (A) | 1,215,940 | 47,691,524 | ||||||
Korea Electric Power Corporation (A) | 300,000 | 11,973,852 | ||||||
59,665,376 | ||||||||
Taiwan - 0.58% | ||||||||
Everlight Electronics Co., Ltd. (A) | 7,500,000 | 29,236,674 | ||||||
Thailand - 2.48% | ||||||||
Banpu Public Company Limited, Registered Shares (A) | 3,292,800 | 18,998,732 | ||||||
PTT Public Company Limited (A) | 10,000,000 | 59,411,597 | ||||||
Rayong Refinery Public Company Limited (A)* | 15,000,000 | 7,583,548 | ||||||
Thai Oil Public Company Limited (A) | 24,000,000 | 40,102,828 | ||||||
126,096,705 | ||||||||
United Kingdom - 1.66% | ||||||||
BG Group plc (A) | 2,511,700 | 36,229,531 | ||||||
Randgold Resources Limited, ADR | 1,500,000 | 35,880,000 | ||||||
Titanium Resources Group Ltd. (A)* | 10,000,000 | 12,200,641 | ||||||
84,310,172 | ||||||||
United States - 46.23% | ||||||||
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. | 1,250,000 | 92,362,500 | ||||||
Allegheny Technologies Incorporated | 250,000 | 26,672,500 | ||||||
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.* | 1,000,000 | 15,630,000 | ||||||
Andersons, Inc. (The) | 328,000 | 14,553,360 | ||||||
Arch Coal, Inc. | 5,000,000 | 153,450,000 | ||||||
Atwood Oceanics, Inc.* | 900,000 | 52,821,000 | ||||||
Aventine Renewable Energy Holdings, Inc. (D)* | 1,760,231 | 32,071,409 | ||||||
Avery Dennison Corporation | 93,800 | 6,027,588 | ||||||
Baker Hughes Incorporated | 500,000 | 33,065,000 | ||||||
Bunge Limited | 700,000 | 57,554,000 | ||||||
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corporation | 450,000 | 36,193,500 | ||||||
CONSOL Energy Inc. | 2,740,800 | 107,247,504 | ||||||
Cameron International Corporation* | 750,000 | 47,092,500 | ||||||
Celanese Corporation, Series A | 1,500,000 | 46,260,000 | ||||||
ChevronTexaco Corporation | 200,000 | 14,792,000 | ||||||
ConocoPhillips | 1,500,000 | 102,525,000 | ||||||
Cytec Industries Inc. | 1,000,000 | 56,240,000 | ||||||
Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. | 2,000,000 | 161,900,000 | ||||||
Energy Conversion Devices, Inc.* | 1,250,000 | 43,612,500 | ||||||
Exxon Mobil Corporation | 325,000 | 24,521,250 | ||||||
First Solar, Inc.* | 90,300 | 4,692,891 | ||||||
General Electric Company | 2,750,000 | 97,240,000 | ||||||
GlobalSanteFe Corporation | 2,000,000 | 123,360,000 | ||||||
Grant Prideco, Inc.* | 1,400,000 | 69,776,000 | ||||||
Hexcel Corporation* | 2,000,000 | 39,700,000 | ||||||
iShares Silver Trust* | 150,000 | 20,025,000 | ||||||
MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc.* | 1,100,000 | 66,638,000 | ||||||
McDermott International, Inc.* | 1,500,000 | 73,470,000 | ||||||
Nalco Holdings LLC* | 750,000 | 17,925,000 | ||||||
Oceaneering International, Inc.* | 1,500,000 | 63,180,000 | ||||||
Peabody Energy Corporation | 3,000,000 | 120,720,000 | ||||||
Praxair, Inc. | 1,600,000 | 100,736,000 | ||||||
Range Resources Corporation | 500,000 | 16,700,000 | ||||||
Schlumberger Limited | 741,000 | 51,203,100 | ||||||
Smith International, Inc. | 2,500,000 | 120,125,000 | ||||||
Ultra Petroleum Corp.* | 1,000,000 | 53,130,000 | ||||||
Valero Energy Corporation | 2,250,000 | 145,102,500 | ||||||
VeraSun Energy Corporation* | 1,700,000 | 33,779,000 | ||||||
Zoltek Companies, Inc.* | 248,500 | 8,672,650 | ||||||
2,350,766,752 | ||||||||
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS - 98.70% | $ | 5,019,074,697 | ||||||
(Cost: $4,071,526,055) | ||||||||
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES - 0.11% | Principal Amount in Thousands | |||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Brazil | ||||||||
Bahia Sul Celulose S.A. | ||||||||
0.00%, 12-1-12 (B)(E) | BRL10,692 | $ | 5,646,054 | |||||
(Cost: $5,279,754) | ||||||||
UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON OPEN FORWARD CURRENCY CONTRACTS - (0.07%) | Face Amount in Thousands | |||||||
Canadian Dollar, 4-11-07 (E) | CAD99,800 | (825,080 | ) | |||||
Canadian Dollar, 5-9-07 (E) | 142,000 | (2,837,631 | ) | |||||
South African Rand, 4-18-07 (E) | ZAR311,000 | (231,165 | ) | |||||
South African Rand, 5-16-07 (E) | 329,300 | 678,597 | ||||||
South African Rand, 5-30-07 (E) | 186,000 | (81,718 | ) | |||||
South African Rand, 6-6-07 (E) | 129,000 | (247,340 | ) | |||||
South African Rand, 6-13-07 (E) | 129,000 | (244,986 | ) | |||||
$ | (3,789,323 | ) | ||||||
SHORT-TERM SECURITIES | Principal Amount in Thousands | |||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Aircraft - 0.04% | ||||||||
United Technologies Corporation, | ||||||||
5.25%, 4-4-07 | $ | 2,000 | 1,999,125 | |||||
Beverages - 0.43% | ||||||||
Concentrate Manufacturing Company of Ireland (The) (PepsiCo, Inc.): | ||||||||
5.25%, 4-5-07 | 8,000 | 7,995,333 | ||||||
5.25%, 4-10-07 | 14,000 | 13,981,625 | ||||||
21,976,958 | ||||||||
Health Care - Drugs - 0.19% | ||||||||
GlaxoSmithKline Finance plc, | ||||||||
5.32%, 4-10-07 | 10,000 | 9,986,700 | ||||||
Security and Commodity Brokers - 0.38% | ||||||||
Greenwich Capital Holdings Inc. (Royal Bank of Scotland PLC (The)), | ||||||||
5.39%, 4-2-07 | 9,170 | 9,168,627 | ||||||
UBS Finance Delaware LLC (UBS AG), | ||||||||
5.3%, 4-2-07 | 10,000 | 9,998,528 | ||||||
19,167,155 |
Utilities - Telephone - 0.25% | ||||||||
AT&T Inc., | ||||||||
5.44%, 4-2-07 | 12,533 | 12,531,106 | ||||||
TOTAL SHORT-TERM SECURITIES - 1.29% | $ | 65,661,044 | ||||||
(Cost: $65,661,044) | ||||||||
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES - 100.03% | $ | 5,086,592,472 | ||||||
(Cost: $4,142,466,853) | ||||||||
LIABILITIES, NET OF CASH AND OTHER ASSETS - (0.03%) | (1,539,463 | ) | ||||||
NET ASSETS - 100.00% | $ | 5,085,053,009 | ||||||
Notes to Schedule of Investments |
Certain acronyms may be used within the body of the Fund's holdings. The definitions of these acronyms are as follows: ADR - American Depositary Receipts; CMO - Collateralized Mortgage Obligation; GDR - Global Depositary Receipts and REMIC - Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduit. |
*No dividends were paid during the preceding 12 months. |
(A)Listed on an exchange outside the United States. |
(B)Illiquid security. At March 31, 2007, the total value of illiquid securities amounted to $17,341,996 or 0.34% of net assets. |
(C)Security valued in good faith by the Valuation Committee appointed by the Board of Trustees. |
(D)Restricted security. At March 31, 2007, the following restricted securities were owned: |
Securtiy | Acquisition Date | Shares | Cost | Market Value | |||||
Aventine Renewable Energy Holdings, Inc. | Various | 1,760,231 | $30,903,678 | $32,071,409 | |||||
Xtreme Coil Drilling Corp. | Various | 650,000 | 5,868,696 | 5,737,116 | |||||
Total | 2,410,231 | $36,772,374 | $37,808,525 | ||||||
The total market value of restricted securities represents approximately $37,808,524 or 0.75% of net assets at March 31, 2007. |
(E)Principal amounts are denominated in the indicated foreign currency, were applicable (BRL - Brazilian Real, CAD - Canadian Dollar, ZAR - South African Rand). |
See Note 1 to financial statements for security valuation and other significant accounting policies concerning investments. |
See Note 3 to financial statements for cost and unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investments owned for Federal income tax purposes. |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
IVY GLOBAL NATURAL RESOURCES FUND
March 31, 2007
(In Thousands, Except for Per Share Amounts)
ASSETS | |||
Investment securities - at value (cost - $4,142,467) (Notes 1 and 3) | $ | 5,086,592 | |
Cash | 5,461 | ||
Cash denominated in foreign currencies (cost - $405) | 403 | ||
Receivables: | |||
Fund shares sold | 29,233 | ||
Investment securities sold | 17,309 | ||
Dividends and interest | 7,175 | ||
Prepaid and other assets | 195 | ||
Total assets | 5,146,368 | ||
LIABILITIES | |||
Payable for investment securities purchased | 50,615 | ||
Accrued management fee (Note 2) | 3,372 | ||
Payable to Fund shareholders | 3,042 | ||
Accrued service fee (Note 2) | 2,121 | ||
Accrued shareholder servicing (Note 2) | 1,036 | ||
Accrued distribution fee (Note 2) | 864 | ||
Accrued accounting services fee (Note 2) | 14 | ||
Accrued administrative fee (Note 2) | 8 | ||
Other | 243 | ||
Total liabilities | 61,315 | ||
Total net assets | $ | 5,085,053 | |
NET ASSETS | |||
Capital paid in (shares authorized - unlimited) | $ | 4,025,102 | |
Accumulated undistributed income: | |||
Accumulated undistributed net investment income | 4,963 | ||
Accumulated undistributed net realized gain on investment transactions | 110,904 | ||
Net unrealized appreciation in value of investments | 944,084 | ||
Net assets applicable to outstanding units of capital | $ | 5,085,053 | |
Net asset value per share (net assets divided by shares outstanding): | |||
Class A | $31.67 | ||
Class B | $29.78 | ||
Class C | $29.19 | ||
Class Y | $31.84 | ||
Class R | $31.62 | ||
Advisor Class | $31.48 | ||
Capital shares outstanding: | |||
Class A | 106,085 | ||
Class B | 9,124 | ||
Class C | 38,998 | ||
Class Y | 9,763 | ||
Class R | 123 | ||
Advisor Class | 10 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Statement of Operations
IVY GLOBAL NATURAL RESOURCES FUND
For the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2007
(In Thousands)
INVESTMENT INCOME | ||||
Income (Note 1B): | ||||
Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $3,721) | $ | 62,563 | ||
Interest and amortization | 16,079 | |||
Total income | 78,642 | |||
Expenses (Note 2): | ||||
Investment management fee | 34,559 | |||
Service fee: | ||||
Class A | 6,740 | |||
Class B | 616 | |||
Class C | 2,394 | |||
Class Y | 467 | |||
Class R | 2 | |||
Distribution fee: | ||||
Class A | 240 | |||
Class B | 1,847 | |||
Class C | 7,181 | |||
Class R | 2 | |||
Shareholder servicing: | ||||
Class A | 5,041 | |||
Class B | 604 | |||
Class C | 1,570 | |||
Class Y | 289 | |||
Class R | 2 | |||
Advisor Class | – | * | ||
Custodian fees | 754 | |||
Accounting services fee | 167 | |||
Administrative fee | 100 | |||
Audit fees | 41 | |||
Other | 1,170 | |||
Total | 63,786 | |||
Less expenses in excess of voluntary limit (Note 2) | (136 | ) | ||
Total expenses | 63,650 | |||
Net investment income | 14,992 | |||
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN | ||||
(LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS (NOTES 1 AND 3) | ||||
Realized net gain on securities | $ | 367,295 | ||
Realized net gain on forward currency contracts | 3,558 | |||
Realized net loss on foreign currency transactions | (1,455 | ) | ||
Realized net gain on investments | 369,398 | |||
Unrealized appreciation in value of securities during the period | 232,860 | |||
Unrealized depreciation in value of forward currency contracts during the period | (6,941 | ) | ||
Unrealized depreciation in value of foreign currency exchange during the period | (148 | ) | ||
Unrealized appreciation in value of investments during the period | 225,771 | |||
Net gain on investments | 595,169 | |||
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | $ | 610,161 | ||
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
IVY GLOBAL NATURAL RESOURCES FUND
(In Thousands)
For the fiscal year ended March 31, | ||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2007 | 2006 | |||||||
INCREASE IN NET ASSETS | ||||||||
Operations: | ||||||||
Net investment income | $ | 14,992 | $ | 12,286 | ||||
Realized net gain on investments | 369,398 | 193,237 | ||||||
Unrealized appreciation | 225,771 | 598,047 | ||||||
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | 610,161 | 803,570 | ||||||
Distributions to shareholders from (Note 1F): (1) | ||||||||
Net investment income: | ||||||||
Class A | (14,592 | ) | (– | ) | ||||
Class B | (– | ) | (– | ) | ||||
Class C | (– | ) | (– | ) | ||||
Class Y | (1,219 | ) | (– | ) | ||||
Class R | (4 | ) | (– | ) | ||||
Advisor Class | (2 | ) | (– | ) | ||||
Realized gains on investment transactions: | ||||||||
Class A | (261,685 | ) | (88,621 | ) | ||||
Class B | (23,885 | ) | (10,090 | ) | ||||
Class C | (96,422 | ) | (33,629 | ) | ||||
Class Y | (17,486 | ) | (3,474 | ) | ||||
Class R | (115 | ) | (– | ) | ||||
Advisor Class | (28 | ) | (18 | ) | ||||
(415,438 | ) | (135,832 | ) | |||||
Capital share transactions (Note 5) | 1,406,805 | 1,476,705 | ||||||
| ||||||||
Total increase | 1,601,528 | 2,144,443 | ||||||
NET ASSETS | ||||||||
Beginning of period | 3,483,525 | 1,339,082 | ||||||
End of period | $ | 5,085,053 | $ | 3,483,525 | ||||
Undistributed net investment income | $ | 4,963 | $ | 10,404 | ||||
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Financial Highlights
IVY GLOBAL NATURAL RESOURCES FUND
Class A Shares
For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
For the fiscal year ended March 31, | For the fiscal period ended | For the fiscal year ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 3-31-04 | 2003 | 2002 | |||||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 30.13 | $ | 22.65 | $ | 17.63 | $ | 16.69 | $ | 11.50 | $ | 11.05 | ||||||||
Income (loss) from investment operations: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income (loss) | 0.17 | (1) | 0.12 | (0.04 | ) | 0.03 | 0.10 | (0.11 | )(1) | |||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | 4.40 | (1) | 8.88 | 5.06 | 0.91 | 5.14 | 0.63 | (1)(2) | ||||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 4.57 | 9.00 | 5.02 | 0.94 | 5.24 | 0.52 | ||||||||||||||
Less distributions from: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income | (0.16 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | )* | (0.00 | ) | (0.05 | ) | (0.00 | ) | ||||||||
Capital gains | (2.87 | ) | (1.52 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.07 | ) | ||||||||
Total distributions | (3.03 | ) | (1.52 | ) | (0.00 | )* | (0.00 | ) | (0.05 | ) | (0.07 | ) | ||||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 31.67 | $ | 30.13 | $ | 22.65 | $ | 17.63 | $ | 16.69 | $ | 11.50 | ||||||||
Total return(3) | 15.47 | % | 40.76 | % | 28.50 | % | 5.63 | % | 45.61 | % | 4.66 | %(2) | ||||||||
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | $3,360 | $2,343 | $895 | $192 | $95 | $17 | ||||||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including reimbursement | 1.31 | % | 1.40 | % | 1.55 | % | 1.65 | %(4) | 1.89 | % | 2.22 | % | ||||||||
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets including reimbursement | 0.57 | % | 0.73 | % | - -0.52 | % | - -0.80 | %(4) | - -0.66 | % | - -0.91 | % | ||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding reimbursement | 1.31 | %(5) | 1.40 | %(5) | 1.55 | %(5) | 1.65 | %(4)(5) | 1.89 | %(5) | 2.38 | % | ||||||||
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets excluding reimbursement | 0.57 | %(5) | 0.73 | %(5) | - -0.52 | %(5) | - -0.80 | %(4)(5) | - -0.66 | %(5) | - -1.07 | % | ||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 106 | % | 104 | % | 110 | % | 29 | % | 58 | % | 67 | % |
*Not shown due to rounding.
(1)Based on average shares outstanding.
(2)Includes redemption fees added to capital.
(3)Total return calculated without taking into account the sales load deducted on an initial purchase.
(4)Annualized.
(5)There was no waiver of expenses during the period.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Financial Highlights
IVY GLOBAL NATURAL RESOURCES FUND
Class B Shares
For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
For the fiscal year ended March 31, | For the fiscal period ended | For the fiscal year ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 3-31-04 | 2003 | 2002 | |||||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 28.57 | $ | 21.72 | $ | 17.04 | $ | 16.16 | $ | 11.19 | $ | 10.81 | ||||||||
Income (loss) from investment operations: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income (loss) | (0.05 | ) | 0.03 | (0.04 | ) | (0.01 | ) | (0.06 | ) | (0.19 | )(1) | |||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | 4.13 | 8.34 | 4.72 | 0.89 | 5.03 | 0.57 | (1) | |||||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 4.08 | 8.37 | 4.68 | 0.88 | 4.97 | 0.38 | ||||||||||||||
Less distributions from: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | ||||||||
Capital gains | (2.87 | ) | (1.52 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | ||||||||
Total distributions | (2.87 | ) | (1.52 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | ||||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 29.78 | $ | 28.57 | $ | 21.72 | $ | 17.04 | $ | 16.16 | $ | 11.19 | ||||||||
Total return | 14.55 | % | 39.59 | % | 27.46 | % | 5.45 | % | 44.42 | % | 3.52 | % | ||||||||
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | $272 | $223 | $110 | $30 | $21 | $9 | ||||||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including reimbursement | 2.12 | % | 2.23 | % | 2.39 | % | 2.42 | %(2) | 2.90 | % | 2.93 | % | ||||||||
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets including reimbursement | - -0.24 | % | - -0.10 | % | - -1.35 | % | - -1.59 | %(2) | - -1.54 | % | - -1.62 | % | ||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding reimbursement | 2.12 | %(3) | 2.23 | %(3) | 2.39 | %(3) | 2.42 | %(2)(3) | 2.90 | %(3) | 3.09 | % | ||||||||
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets excluding reimbursement | - -0.24 | %(3) | - -0.10 | %(3) | - -1.35 | %(3) | - -1.59 | %(2)(3) | - -1.54 | %(3) | - -1.78 | % | ||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 106 | % | 104 | % | 110 | % | 29 | % | 58 | % | 67 | % |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Financial Highlights
IVY GLOBAL NATURAL RESOURCES FUND
Class C Shares
For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
For the fiscal year ended March 31, | For the fiscal period ended | For the fiscal year ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 3-31-04 | 2003 | 2002 | ||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 28.04 | $ | 21.32 | $ | 16.72 | $ | 15.86 | $ | 10.97 | $ | 10.61 | |||||||||
Income (loss) from investment operations: | |||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income (loss) | (0.03 | ) | 0.02 | (0.09 | ) | 0.00 | 0.04 | (0.18 | )(1) | ||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | 4.05 | 8.22 | 4.69 | 0.86 | 4.85 | 0.55 | (1) | ||||||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 4.02 | 8.24 | 4.60 | 0.86 | 4.89 | 0.37 | |||||||||||||||
Less distributions from: | |||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | |||||||||
Capital gains | (2.87 | ) | (1.52 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.01 | ) | |||||||||
Total distributions | (2.87 | ) | (1.52 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.01 | ) | |||||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 29.19 | $ | 28.04 | $ | 21.32 | $ | 16.72 | $ | 15.86 | $ | 10.97 | |||||||||
Total return | 14.65 | % | 39.72 | % | 27.51 | % | 5.42 | % | 44.58 | % | 3.46 | % | |||||||||
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | $1,138 | $801 | $312 | $64 | $34 | $5 | |||||||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including reimbursement | 2.04 | % | 2.15 | % | 2.31 | % | 2.38 | %(2) | 2.65 | % | 2.94 | % | |||||||||
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets including reimbursement | - -0.16 | % | - -0.02 | % | - -1.28 | % | - -1.54 | %(2) | - -1.48 | % | - -1.64 | % | |||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding reimbursement | 2.04 | %(3) | 2.15 | %(3) | 2.31 | %(3) | 2.38 | %(2)(3) | 2.65 | %(3) | 3.10 | % | |||||||||
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets excluding reimbursement | - -0.16 | %(3) | - -0.02 | %(3) | - -1.28 | %(3) | - -1.54 | %(2)(3) | - -1.48 | %(3) | - -1.80 | % | |||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 106 | % | 104 | % | 110 | % | 29 | % | 58 | % | 67 | % |
(1)Based on average shares outstanding.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Financial Highlights
IVY GLOBAL NATURAL RESOURCES FUND
Class Y Shares
For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
For the fiscal year ended March 31, | For the fiscal period ended | For the period from 7-24-03(1) to | ||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 3-31-04 | 12-31-03 | ||||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 30.27 | $ | 22.70 | $ | 17.66 | $ | 16.70 | $ | 12.60 | ||||||||
Income (loss) from investment operations: | ||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income (loss) | 0.21 | (2) | 0.24 | (2) | (0.02 | ) | 0.01 | 0.00 | ||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | 4.43 | (2) | 8.85 | (2) | 5.13 | 0.95 | 4.16 | |||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 4.64 | 9.09 | 5.11 | 0.96 | 4.16 | |||||||||||||
Less distributions from: | ||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income | (0.20 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.07 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.06 | ) | ||||||||
Capital gains | (2.87 | ) | (1.52 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | ||||||||
Total distributions | (3.07 | ) | (1.52 | ) | (0.07 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.06 | ) | ||||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 31.84 | $ | 30.27 | $ | 22.70 | $ | 17.66 | $ | 16.70 | ||||||||
Total return | 15.63 | % | 41.07 | % | 28.98 | % | 5.75 | % | 33.03 | % | ||||||||
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | $311 | $116 | $21 | $4 | $1 | |||||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including reimbursement | 1.20 | %(4) | 1.20 | %(4) | 1.20 | %(4) | 1.20 | %(3)(4) | 1.39 | %(3) | ||||||||
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets including reimbursement | 0.66 | %(4) | 0.91 | %(4) | - -0.19 | %(4) | - -0.35 | %(3)(4) | - -0.54 | % (3) | ||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding reimbursement | 1.27 | %(4) | 1.35 | %(4) | 1.48 | %(4) | 1.63 | %(3)(4) | 1.39 | %(3)(5) | ||||||||
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets excluding reimbursement | 0.59 | %(4) | 0.76 | %(4) | - -0.47 | %(4) | - -0.79 | %(3)(4) | - -0.54 | %(3)(5) | ||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 106 | % | 104 | % | 110 | % | 29 | % | 58 | %(6) |
(1)Commencement of operations of the class.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Financial Highlights
IVY GLOBAL NATURAL RESOURCES FUND
Class R Shares
For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
For the fiscal year ended 3-31-07 | For the period from 12-29-05(1) to 3-31-06 | |||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 30.10 | $ | 26.11 | ||||||
Income from investment operations: | ||||||||||
Net investment income | 0.05 | (2) | 0.06 | |||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | 4.44 | (2) | 3.93 | |||||||
Total from investment operations | 4.49 | 3.99 | ||||||||
Less distributions from: | ||||||||||
Net investment income | (0.10 | ) | (0.00 | ) | ||||||
Capital gains | (2.87 | ) | (0.00 | ) | ||||||
Total distributions | (2.97 | ) | (0.00 | ) | ||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 31.62 | $ | 30.10 | ||||||
Total return | 15.20 | % | 15.28 | % | ||||||
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | $3,893 | $115 | ||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | 1.58 | % | 1.69 | %(3) | ||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 0.23 | % | 0.82 | %(3) | ||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 106 | % | 104 | %(4) |
(1)Commencement of operations of the class.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Financial Highlights
IVY GLOBAL NATURAL RESOURCES FUND
Advisor Class Shares(1)
For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
For the fiscal year ended March 31, | For the fiscal period ended | For the fiscal year ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 3-31-04 | 2003 | 2002 | |||||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 29.92 | $ | 22.45 | $ | 17.47 | $ | 16.54 | $ | 11.43 | $ | 11.02 | ||||||||
Income (loss) from investment operations: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income (loss) | 0.31 | 0.13 | (0.14 | ) | (0.03 | ) | (0.58 | ) | (0.07 | ) | ||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | 4.34 | 8.86 | 5.14 | 0.96 | 5.78 | 0.56 | ||||||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 4.65 | 8.99 | 5.00 | 0.93 | 5.20 | 0.49 | ||||||||||||||
Less distributions from: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income | (0.22 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.02 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.09 | ) | (0.00 | ) | ||||||||
Capital gains | (2.87 | ) | (1.52 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.08 | ) | ||||||||
Total distributions | (3.09 | ) | (1.52 | ) | (0.02 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.09 | ) | (0.08 | ) | ||||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 31.48 | $ | 29.92 | $ | 22.45 | $ | 17.47 | $ | 16.54 | $ | 11.43 | ||||||||
Total return | 15.86 | % | 41.09 | % | 28.63 | % | 5.62 | % | 45.55 | % | 4.46 | % | ||||||||
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | $322 | $368 | $476 | $512 | $484 | $570 | ||||||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including reimbursement | 0.95 | % | 1.25 | % | 1.47 | % | 1.57 | %(2) | 2.19 | % | 1.82 | % | ||||||||
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets including reimbursement | 0.94 | % | 0.97 | % | - -0.36 | % | - -0.74 | %(2) | - -0.41 | % | - -0.51 | % | ||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding reimbursement | 0.95 | %(3) | 1.25 | %(3) | 1.47 | %(3) | 1.57 | %(2)(3) | 2.19 | %(3) | 1.98 | % | ||||||||
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets excluding reimbursement | 0.94 | %(3) | 0.97 | %(3) | - -0.36 | %(3) | - -0.74 | %(2)(3) | - -0.41 | %(3) | - -0.67 | % | ||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 106 | % | 104 | % | 110 | % | 29 | % | 58 | % | 67 | % |
(1)See Note 5 to financial statements.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Managers' Discussion of
Ivy International Balanced Fund
March 31, 2007
The Fund rose 17.48 percent (Class A shares at net asset value) for the 12 months ended March 31, 2007. The Fund's equity benchmark, the Morgan Stanley Capital International All Country World (Excluding USA) Index (an index that generally reflects the performance of international stock markets) increased 20.29 percent for the period. The Fund's international fixed-income benchmark, the J.P. Morgan Non-U.S. Government Bond Index (generally reflecting the performance of international government bonds) rose 8.14 percent. Multiple indexes are presented because the Fund invests in stocks, bonds and other instruments.
During the fiscal year, Lipper, Inc. recategorized the Fund into a new peer group - the Lipper Mixed-Asset Target Allocation Growth Funds Universe Average (reflecting the performance of funds with similar objectives). This group of funds rose 9.56 percent for the 12 months ended March 31, 2007. The Fund's old peer group - the Lipper Global Flexible Portfolio Funds Universe Average - rose 10.49 percent for the fiscal year.
STYLE | ||||
VALUE | BLEND | GROWTH | ||
X | LARGE | CAPITALIZATION | ||
MEDIUM | ||||
SMALL |
This diagram shows the Fund's equity investment style and the size of companies in the Fund, as measured by market capitalization. Shaded areas reflect quarterly data for the past three years. Source: Morningstar
MATURITY | ||||
SHORT | INTERMED | LONG | ||
X | HIGH | CREDIT QUALITY | ||
MEDIUM | ||||
LOW |
This diagram shows the Fund's fixed-income investment style by displaying the average credit quality of the bonds owned and the Fund's interest rate sensitivity, as measured by average maturity. Shaded areas show the past three years of quarterly data. Source: Morningstar
Global themes influenced returns in the period. Global growth remained strong with increasing evidence of some decoupling of growth in Asia and Europe from moderating growth in the U.S. The International Monetary Fund's (IMF) most recent World Economic Outlook projects global growth at 4.9 percent in 2007, which is down from 5.4 percent in 2006, but the same pace as in 2005. Most notably within that projection, the IMF downgraded its growth forecast for the U.S. while increasing the forecast for Asia and Europe.
Strength across equity sectors
This past year the equity portion of the portfolio benefited from the strong liquidity in global capital markets and profuse merger and acquisition activity. The effect in the portfolio was broad-based, across countries and sectors. Over the 12-month period ended March 31, 2007, all ten major sectors delivered positive total returns, eight of them in the double-digits (the exceptions were health care and information technology). In aggregate, the Fund's equity portion performance exceeded that of the benchmark index, the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) All Country World (Excluding USA) Index (the index), with stronger returns in six of the ten major sectors. Relative to the index, the Fund's performance was strongest in industrials, consumer discretionary and telecommunications services.
Polish bonds helped fixed-income results
The Fund's fixed income portfolio benefited from an overweight exposure to Poland, which generated a 16.89 percent U.S. dollar return (as measured by the JP Morgan GBI Broad) outperforming the Euroland bonds, which returned 11.95 percent (JP Morgan EMU Index), primarily on Euro strength against the U.S. dollar. Over the past 12 months, European treasury yields rose by more than any other region. Short duration positioning in Europe (outside of Poland) benefited relative performance. Additionally, the Fund benefited from an underweight exposure to Japanese government bonds, which underperformed.
The fixed income portfolio also broadly benefited from currency positioning in Thailand, Australia, Singapore and South Korea. Also, as the Japanese Yen weakened 0.70% against the U.S. dollar, we added to our Yen currency positions. In Europe, exposure to the Swedish Krona benefited relative performance. The Norwegian Krone underperformed the Euro but generated a positive return against the U.S. dollar. Finally, the Canadian dollar lagged other major currencies.
Changes to Top 10 Equity Holdings March 31, 2007 compared to March 31, 2006 | |||
---|---|---|---|
Company | Country | Sector | Change in Weighting |
Sanofi-Aventis | France | Health Care | New to Top 10 |
BP p.l.c. | United Kingdom | Energy | New to Top 10 |
Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc (The) | United Kingdom | Financial | Increased |
France Telecom | France | Telecom | Increased |
ING Groep N.V., Certicaaten Van Aandelen | Netherlands | Financial | Increased |
GlaxoSmithKline plc | United Kingdom | Health care | New to Top 10 |
Compass Group PLC | United Kingdom | Consumer Discretionary | Decreased |
Group 4 Securicor plc | United Kingdom | Financial | New to Top 10 |
Mega Financial Holding Company | Taiwan | Financial | New to Top 10 |
Vestas Wind Systems A/S | Denmark | Energy | Decreased |
See your advisor or www.ivyfunds.com for more information on the Fund's most recently published Top 10 Holdings.
Portfolio Characteristics | |
---|---|
As of 3-31-07 | |
Average maturity | 2.21 years |
Effective duration | 1.36 years |
Weighted average bond rating | AA |
Liquidity supported bond markets
Overall, the mood in the global bond market was predominantly positive, but was interrupted twice, first in late spring 2006 and again during the first quarter of 2007. Although last year's concern centered on inflation, the main concerns this year were slower growth and declining asset quality. Investors worldwide pondered the possibility that troubles in the U.S. subprime mortgage market could spread into the broader bond market and potentially undermine the pace of global economic and corporate profit growth.
Despite these challenges, global liquidity - petrodollars, corporate cash, private equity, household savings and central banks' reserves - was abundant and continued to look for an investment home. Largely as a result, bond yield spreads over U.S. Treasuries narrowed, and equity and commodity markets rose. Narrower corporate credit spreads (the difference in interest rates between high and low quality) globally reflected greater risk tolerance, while abundant cash supplies in the capital markets contributed to record global merger and acquisition activity.
European stocks led performance
Within equity sectors, holdings that delivered strong returns included Compass Group PLC (food services, U.K.), Vestas Wind Systems A/S (wind turbines, Denmark), and telecom services companies such as Telenor ASA (Norway), Vodafone Group Plc (U.K.) and France Telecom. However, the Fund's performance by sector lagged the benchmark in financials, materials and utilities. This was in part a result of the Fund having relative underweight positions in financials, utilities and materials, which performed strongly in the portfolio and the broader market over the reported period.
While this was detrimental to relative returns over the near term, our primary focus has always been on performance over the longer term. Our value-focused, bottom-up process always drives our stock selection and implicitly the Fund's absolute and relative weights, by sector, country or industry.
Valuations tested
Over the past several quarters, we deemed that valuations in certain of our materials-related holdings exceeded what we could justify based on underlying company and industry fundamentals. Despite this, the demand for industrial commodities - and related equities - has remained heightened. Valuations have been stretched further due in part to the abundant liquidity in the capital markets and continued interests from financial players, such as hedge funds, in contrast to actual end-users of the underlying commodity. In the utility sector, our European holdings have performed quite strongly on both absolute and relative terms.
In an environment of protracted global economic growth, there is always the risk that a rising stock market can obscure deteriorating fundamentals for an industry, or company. As stock pickers, we are leery of companies that have watched their stock prices appreciate to new highs, but for which the stock market continues to exude much confidence, despite many of these companies being near or beyond historical peaks of profitability. We have moved to relative underweights in these sectors, as we have trimmed or liquidated positions.
Telecom signaled value
Our analyses of stocks that we felt could offer the biggest potential to unlock value over the longer term led us to increase exposure to global telecommunications companies, including the ones we mentioned above. We did this, despite their apparent unattractiveness in the broader market, which prevailed until a few months ago. As of fiscal year end, the Fund's largest overweight position was in the telecom services industry.
The Fund benefited from having this strong presence in telecom stocks, which resulted from analyzing and determining the undervaluation of these stocks, one company at a time. The strong performance in absolute and relative terms over the reported period is a satisfying validation of our analyses, and although the telecom sector retraced part of earlier gains during the first quarter of calendar year 2007, we remained comfortable as our broad assumptions for the sector and our holdings have remained fairly intact.
Our outlook
The global economy seemed resilient in the face of elevated energy prices, higher global interest rates, a weaker U.S. housing market and restrained U.S. economic growth, and continued to expand over the 12-month reporting period. The economic drivers have remained consistent since the recovery began in 2002: strong consumer and corporate demand, reasonably low inflation, tight or improving labor markets, and a moderate, though higher, global interest rate environment.
We continue to favor exposure to global bond markets in an effort to take advantage of U.S. dollar weakness. We view the structural decline in the U.S. dollar as part of a multi-year cycle. Global imbalances persist, most apparent in the imbalance in U.S. goods and capital flows with Asia. Most striking among the G-7 currencies is the relative value of the Japanese yen. The yen has lagged other major currencies in this year's leg of U.S. dollar weakening, bringing the Japanese currency to the weakest level against the euro since the euro's introduction.
Going forward within the equity markets, we believe that the economic backdrop remains sound, a little uncertain in the U.S. but robust elsewhere, with leading indicators suggesting that activity could potentially pick up in the second half of this year. There are signs that businesses have begun to overcome the caution that has kept capital investment muted. Furthermore, there still appears to be a mismatch between the value placed on businesses by investors and that placed on them by buyout funds that can arbitrage for profit. However, sufficient warning signs do exist to justify a healthy caution, in our view. In particular we are continuously convinced of the importance of investing in businesses that possess clear fundamental strengths and which are attractively valued on their own terms rather than speculating on what they might be worth to a buy-out fund. Subcontracting investment analysis and stock selection to banks and financiers has not often been a winning strategy in the past.
As with any mutual fund, the value of the Fund's shares will change, and you could lose money on your investment.
International investing involves additional risks, including currency fluctuations, political or economic conditions affecting the foreign country, and differences in accounting standards and foreign regulations. Fixed-income securities are subject to interest rate risk and, as such, the Fund's net asset value may fall as interest rates rise. These and other risks are more fully described in the Fund's prospectus.
The Fund's performance noted above is at net asset value (NAV), and does not include the effect of any applicable sales charges. If reflected, the sales charge would reduce the performance noted.
The opinions expressed in this report are those of the portfolio managers and are current only through the end of the period of the report as stated on the cover. The managers' views are subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions, and no forecasts can be guaranteed.
Comparison of Change in Value of
$10,000 Investment
Ivy International Balanced Fund, Class A Shares (1) | $ | 19,587 | ||
Morgan Stanley Capital International All Country World (excluding U.S.A) Index | $ | 21,195 | ||
J.P. Morgan Non-U.S. Government Bond Index | $ | 16,442 | ||
Lipper Mixed-Asset Target Allocation Growth Funds Universe Average | $ | 17,163 |
IVY INTERNATIONAL BALANCED FUND, | MORGAN STANLEY CAPITAL INTERNATIONAL ALL COUNTRY WORLD (EXCLUDING U.S.A.) | J.P. MORGAN NON-U.S. GOVERNMENT | LIPPER MIXED-ASSET TARGET ALLOCATION GROWTH FUNDS | |||||
CLASS A SHARES | INDEX | BOND INDEX | UNIVERSE AVERAGE | |||||
SEPT | 1997 | 9,425 | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | |||
SEPT | 1998 | 8,198 | 8,686 | 11,182 | 10,208 | |||
SEPT | 1999 | 9,563 | 11,588 | 11,213 | 11,776 | |||
SEPT | 2000 | 10,163 | 12,157 | 10,293 | 13,298 | |||
SEPT | 2001 | 9,089 | 8,596 | 10,771 | 11,488 | |||
SEPT | 2002 | 8,669 | 7,474 | 11,901 | 10,277 | |||
SEPT | 2003 | 11,264 | 9,644 | 14,025 | 12,062 | |||
MARCH | 2004 | 13,184 | 11,840 | 15,213 | 13,419 | |||
MARCH | 2005 | 15,137 | 13,752 | 16,266 | 14,131 | |||
MARCH | 2006 | 16,673 | 17,620 | 15,204 | 15,666 | |||
MARCH | 2007 | 19,587 | 21,195 | 16,442 | 17,163 |
Please note that the performance of the Fund's other share classes will be greater or less than the performance shown above for Class A based on the differences in loads and fees paid by shareholders investing in the different classes.
(1)The value of the investment in the Fund is impacted by the sales load at the time of the investment and by the ongoing expenses of the Fund and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions.
Average Annual Total Return(2) | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Class A | Class B | Class C | Class Y | |
1-year period ended 3-31-07 | 10.72% | 12.38% | 16.64% | 17.61% |
5-year period ended 3-31-07 | 13.75% | – | – | – |
10-year period ended 3-31-07 | 8.14% | – | – | – |
Since inception of Class (3) through 3-31-07 | – | 13.26% | 14.16% | 15.23% |
(2)Data quoted is past performance and is based on deduction of the maximum applicable sales load for each of the periods. Current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate and shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Please visit www.ivyfunds.com for the Fund's most recent month-end performance. Class A shares carry a maximum front-end sales load of 5.75%. Class B and Class C shares carry maximum contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) of 5% and 1%, respectively. (Accordingly, the Class C shares reflect no CDSC since it only applies to Class C shares redeemed within twelve months after purchase.) Class Y shares are not subject to sales charges.
(3)12-8-03 for Class B, Class C, and Class Y shares (the date on which shares were first acquired by shareholders).
Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future performance. Indexes are unmanaged. The performance graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares.
The Advantus International Balanced Fund merged into the Ivy International Balanced Fund on December 8, 2003. The performance shown for periods prior to this date is that of the Advantus International Balanced Fund Class A shares, restated to reflect current sales charges applicable to Ivy International Balanced Fund Class A shares. Performance has not been restated to reflect the fees and expenses applicable to the Ivy International Balanced Fund. If these expenses were reflected, performance shown would differ.
SHAREHOLDER SUMMARY OF IVY INTERNATIONAL BALANCED FUND
Portfolio Highlights
On March 31, 2007, Ivy International Balanced Fund had net assets totaling $278,943,997 invested in a diversified portfolio of:
62.68% | Foreign Common Stocks | |
25.11% | Other Government Securities | |
8.65% | Cash and Cash Equivalents | |
2.89% | Corporate Debt Securities | |
0.67% | Domestic Common Stocks |
Country Weightings
As a shareholder of the Fund, for every $100 you had invested on March 31, 2007, your Fund was invested by country and by industry, respectively, as follows:
Europe | $ | 65.01 | |||
United Kingdom | $ | 18.40 | |||
Other Europe (1) | $ | 14.85 | |||
Sweden | $ | 8.82 | |||
France | $ | 6.93 | |||
Germany | $ | 6.78 | |||
Norway | $ | 4.68 | |||
Netherlands | $ | 4.55 | |||
Pacific Basin | $ | 19.15 | |||
Other Pacific Basin (2) | $ | 7.21 | |||
South Korea | $ | 4.56 | |||
Singapore | $ | 3.94 | |||
Taiwan | $ | 3.44 | |||
Cash and Cash Equivalents | $ | 8.65 | |||
Other (3) | $ | 7.19 |
(1)Includes $0.21 Austria, $0.93 Belgium, $1.26 Denmark, $1.92 Finland, $0.27 Ireland, $2.17 Italy, $0.10 New Zealand, $3.28 Poland, $2.53 Spain and $2.18 Switzerland.
(2)Includes $1.86 Australia, $0.73 China, $0.82 Hong Kong, $2.51 Japan and $1.29 Thailand.
(3)Includes $1.22 Bermuda, $0.84 Israel, $2.82 North America and $2.31 Supranational.
Sector Weightings
Other Government Securities | $ | 25.11 | |||
Financial Services Stocks | $ | 14.78 | |||
Utilities Stocks | $ | 8.70 | |||
Cash and Cash Equivalents | $ | 8.65 | |||
Technology Stocks | $ | 5.58 | |||
Energy Stocks | $ | 5.38 | |||
Miscellaneous Stocks | $ | 4.85 | |||
Health Care Stocks | $ | 3.82 | |||
Consumer Services Stocks | $ | 3.81 | |||
Consumer Durables Stocks | $ | 3.66 | |||
Retail Stocks | $ | 3.49 | |||
Business Equipment and Services Stocks | $ | 3.37 | |||
Shelter Stocks | $ | 2.99 | |||
Capital Goods Stocks | $ | 2.92 | |||
Corporate Debt Securities | $ | 2.89 |
The Investments of Ivy International Balanced Fund | |||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
March 31, 2007 | |||||||
COMMON STOCKS | Shares | Value | |||||
Australia - 0.64% | |||||||
National Australia Bank Limited (A) | 54,242 | $ | 1,773,045 | ||||
Belgium - 0.68% | |||||||
Belgacom SA (A) | 42,790 | 1,900,596 | |||||
Bermuda - 1.22% | |||||||
ACE Limited | 46,490 | 2,652,719 | |||||
XL Capital Ltd, Class A | 10,870 | 760,465 | |||||
3,413,184 | |||||||
Canada - 0.18% | |||||||
Barrick Gold Corporation (A) | 17,500 | 499,307 | |||||
China - 0.73% | |||||||
China Telecom Corporation Limited (A) | 3,774,000 | 1,854,759 | |||||
China Telecom Corporation Limited (A)(B) | 360,000 | 176,925 | |||||
2,031,684 | |||||||
Denmark - 1.26% | |||||||
Vestas Wind Systems A/S (A)* | 62,780 | 3,517,342 | |||||
Finland - 1.56% | |||||||
Stora Enso Oyj, Class R (A) | 104,960 | 1,822,733 | |||||
UPM-Kymmene Corporation (A) | 98,830 | 2,517,651 | |||||
4,340,384 | |||||||
France - 6.93% | |||||||
AXA S.A. (A) | 74,920 | 3,176,586 | |||||
France Telecom (A) | 159,854 | 4,221,688 | |||||
Sanofi-Aventis (A) | 63,998 | 5,565,490 | |||||
THOMSON (A) | 179,190 | 3,449,322 | |||||
TOTAL S.A. (A) | 41,440 | 2,903,496 | |||||
19,316,582 | |||||||
Germany - 3.81% | |||||||
Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft (A) | 35,590 | 2,102,814 | |||||
Deutsche Post AG (A) | 70,260 | 2,124,910 | |||||
E.ON AG (A) | 5,810 | 785,595 | |||||
Munchener Ruckversicherungs-Gesellschaft Aktiengesellschaft, Registered Shares (A) | 17,210 | 2,902,473 | |||||
Siemens AG (A) | 25,310 | 2,705,156 | |||||
10,620,948 | |||||||
Hong Kong - 0.82% | |||||||
Hutchison Whampoa Limited, Ordinary Shares (A) | 239,000 | 2,298,695 | |||||
Israel - 0.84% | |||||||
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.* | 105,440 | 2,347,094 | |||||
Italy - 2.17% | |||||||
Eni S.p.A. (A) | 83,858 | 2,728,838 | |||||
Mediaset S.p.A. (A) | 306,131 | 3,330,845 | |||||
6,059,683 | |||||||
Japan - 2.51% | �� | ||||||
Kabushiki Kaisha Mitsubishi Tokyo Financial Group (A) | 155 | 1,749,406 | |||||
Konica Minolta Holdings, Inc. (A)* | 76,500 | 1,004,939 | |||||
Sony Corporation (A) | 61,500 | 3,126,146 | |||||
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (A) | 16,900 | 1,108,596 | |||||
6,989,087 | |||||||
Netherlands - 4.55% | |||||||
Akzo Nobel N.V. (A) | 16,030 | 1,217,363 | |||||
ING Groep N.V., Certicaaten Van Aandelen (A) | 98,950 | 4,183,555 | |||||
Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V., Ordinary Shares (A) | 40,460 | 1,545,240 | |||||
Reed Elsevier NV (A) | 183,940 | 3,253,270 | |||||
Vedior N.V. (A) | 111,960 | 2,485,707 | |||||
12,685,135 | |||||||
Norway - 1.80% | |||||||
Norske Skogindustrier ASA (A) | 124,071 | 2,122,867 | |||||
Telenor ASA (A) | 163,300 | 2,901,535 | |||||
5,024,402 | |||||||
Singapore - 2.42% | |||||||
DBS Group Holdings Ltd (A) | 33,000 | 465,478 | |||||
Flextronics International Ltd.* | 192,270 | 2,102,472 | |||||
Singapore Telecommunications Limited (A) | 931,000 | 2,012,774 | |||||
Venture Corporation Limited (A) | 226,000 | 2,174,867 | |||||
6,755,591 | |||||||
South Korea - 2.89% | |||||||
KT Corporation, ADR | 48,730 | 1,091,065 | |||||
Kookmin Bank, ADR | 16,440 | 1,482,066 | |||||
SK Telecom Co., Ltd., ADR | 41,000 | 960,220 | |||||
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (A) | 5,514 | 3,299,726 | |||||
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., GDR (B) | 4,010 | 1,220,042 | |||||
8,053,119 | |||||||
Spain - 2.36% | |||||||
Gamesa Corporacion Tecnologica, S.A. (A) | 53,110 | 1,922,656 | |||||
Repsol YPF, S.A. (A) | 70,566 | 2,379,254 | |||||
Telefonica, S.A., ADR | 34,285 | 2,276,524 | |||||
Telefonica, S.A., Brazilian Depositary Receipts (A) | 569 | 12,428 | |||||
6,590,862 | |||||||
Sweden - 1.29% | |||||||
Nordea Bank AB, Finnish Depositary Receipts (A) | 89,560 | 1,429,677 | |||||
Securitas AB, Class B (A) | 105,270 | 1,605,553 | |||||
Securitas Systems AB, Class B (A)* | 158,750 | 552,447 | |||||
3,587,677 | |||||||
Switzerland - 2.18% | |||||||
Lonza Group Ltd, Registered Shares (A) | 5,800 | 557,495 | |||||
Nestle S.A., Registered Shares (A) | 7,930 | 3,088,403 | |||||
Swiss Reinsurance Company, Registered Shares (A) | 26,800 | 2,448,093 | |||||
6,093,991 | |||||||
Taiwan - 3.44% | |||||||
Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd., ADR | 124,989 | 2,489,773 | |||||
Compal Electronics Inc., GDR | 54,799 | 231,833 | |||||
Compal Electronics Inc., GDR (B) | 133,829 | 566,177 | |||||
Lite-On Technology Corporation, GDR | 214,624 | 2,772,619 | |||||
Mega Financial Holding Company (A) | 5,436,000 | 3,548,217 | |||||
9,608,619 | |||||||
Thailand - 0.00% | |||||||
Advanced Info Service Public Company Limited (A) | 3,000 | 5,741 | |||||
United Kingdom - 18.40% | |||||||
AMVESCAP PLC (A) | 26,400 | 290,926 | |||||
Alliance Boots plc (A) | 155,379 | 3,138,652 | |||||
Aviva plc (A) | 222,190 | 3,272,708 | |||||
BAE SYSTEMS plc (A) | 93,350 | 845,013 | |||||
BP p.l.c. (A) | 424,390 | 4,609,939 | |||||
British Sky Broadcasting Group plc (A) | 230,870 | 2,562,345 | |||||
Cadbury Schweppes plc (A) | 72,900 | 935,333 | |||||
Compass Group PLC (A) | 560,920 | 3,752,933 | |||||
Fiberweb plc (A)* | 51,523 | 215,197 | |||||
GlaxoSmithKline plc (A) | 145,100 | 3,988,915 | |||||
Group 4 Securicor plc (A) | 897,590 | 3,550,300 | |||||
HSBC Holdings plc (A) | 190,630 | 3,336,785 | |||||
Kingfisher plc (A) | 264,210 | 1,446,690 | |||||
Old Mutual plc (A) | 1,010,310 | 3,262,528 | |||||
Pearson plc (A) | 86,110 | 1,477,614 | |||||
Rentokil Initial plc (A) | 376,520 | 1,207,721 | |||||
Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc (The) (A) | 115,790 | 4,520,679 | |||||
Royal Dutch Shell plc, Class B (A) | 71,241 | 2,370,634 | |||||
tesco plc (A) | 157,950 | 1,380,823 | |||||
Unilever PLC (A) | 52,092 | 1,569,413 | |||||
Vodafone Group Plc (A) | 1,279,188 | 3,410,865 | |||||
Vodafone Group Plc, ADR | 6,590 | 177,007 | |||||
51,323,020 | |||||||
United States - 0.67% | |||||||
Domtar Inc. (A)* | 206,410 | 1,879,055 | |||||
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS - 63.35% | $ | 176,714,843 | |||||
(Cost: $141,891,137) | |||||||
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES - 2.89% | Principal Amount in Thousands | ||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Banks | |||||||
KfW, Frankfurt am Main, | |||||||
0.325%, 8-08-11 (C)** | JPY950,000 | $ | 8,062,335 | ||||
(Cost: $8,289,642) | |||||||
OTHER GOVERNMENT SECURITIES | |||||||
Australia - 1.22% | |||||||
New South Wales Treasury Corporation, | |||||||
8.0%, 3-1-08 (C) | AUD2,950 | 2,418,368 | |||||
Queensland Treasury Corporation, | |||||||
8.0%, 9-14-07 (C) | 1,200 | 977,477 | |||||
3,395,845 | |||||||
Austria - 0.21% | |||||||
Republic of Austria: | |||||||
5.5%, 10-20-07 (C) | EUR360 | 484,395 | |||||
4.0%, 7-15-09 (C) | 70 | 93,454 | |||||
577,849 | |||||||
Belgium - 0.25% | |||||||
Belgium Government Bond: | |||||||
7.5%, 7-29-08 (C) | 405 | 564,334 | |||||
5.0%, 9-28-12 (C) | 100 | 139,677 | |||||
704,011 | |||||||
Canada - 1.97% | |||||||
Canadian Government Bond: | |||||||
4.5%, 9-1-07 (C) | CAD5,540 | 4,802,357 | |||||
6.0%, 6-1-11 (C) | 748 | 696,939 | |||||
5,499,296 | |||||||
Finland - 0.36% | |||||||
Finland Government Bond: | |||||||
3.0%, 7-4-08 (C) | EUR400 | 527,579 | |||||
5.0%, 4-25-09 (C) | 60 | 81,670 | |||||
5.75%, 2-23-11 (C) | 280 | 396,740 | |||||
1,005,989 | |||||||
Germany - 0.08% | |||||||
Deutsche Bundesrepublik, | |||||||
5.0%, 7-4-11 (C) | 170 | 235,516 | |||||
Ireland - 0.27% | |||||||
Ireland Government Bond, | |||||||
5.0%, 4-18-13 (C) | 540 | 757,496 | |||||
New Zealand - 0.10% | |||||||
New Zealand Government Bond, | |||||||
6.0%, 11-15-11 (C) | NZD410 | 285,777 | |||||
Norway - 2.88% | |||||||
Norway Treasury Bills: | |||||||
0.0%, 6-20-07 (C) | NOK7,800 | 1,273,883 | |||||
0.0%, 9-19-07 (C) | 18,200 | 2,942,907 | |||||
0.0%, 12-19-07 (C) | 23,805 | 3,804,451 | |||||
8,021,241 | |||||||
Poland - 3.28 % | |||||||
Poland Government Bond: | |||||||
8.5%, 5-12-07 (C) | PLN5,300 | 1,838,549 | |||||
5.75%, 6-24-08 (C) | 1,200 | 420,044 | |||||
6.0%, 5-24-09 (C) | 4,275 | 1,516,937 | |||||
6.25%, 10-24-15 (C) | 3,250 | 1,203,587 | |||||
5.75%, 9-23-22 (C) | 11,570 | 4,158,957 | |||||
9,138,074 | |||||||
Singapore - 1.52 % | |||||||
Singapore Government Bond, | |||||||
2.625%, 10-1-07 (C) | SGD6,450 | 4,254,521 | |||||
South Korea - 1.67 % | |||||||
South Korea Treasury Bond: | |||||||
3.75%, 9-10-07 (C) | KRW1,100,000 | 1,163,614 | |||||
4.5%, 9-9-08 (C) | 1,000,000 | 1,057,735 | |||||
4.25%, 9-10-08 (C) | 2,300,000 | 2,424,757 | |||||
4,646,106 | |||||||
Spain - 0.17 % | |||||||
Spain Government Bond, | |||||||
6.0%, 1-31-08 (C) | EUR350 | 474,685 | |||||
Supranational - 2.31% | |||||||
European Investment Bank: | |||||||
2.125%, 9-20-07 (C) | JPY645,000 | 5,511,105 | |||||
0.50813%, 9-21-11 (C)** | 110,000 | 933,263 | |||||
6,444,368 | |||||||
Sweden - 7.53% | |||||||
Sweden Government Bond: | |||||||
8.0%, 8-15-07 (C) | SEK24,480 | 3,560,798 | |||||
6.5%, 5-5-08 (C) | 102,600 | 15,135,513 | |||||
Sweden Treasury Bills: | |||||||
0.0%, 6-20-07 (C) | 2,500 | 355,876 | |||||
0.0%, 9-19-07 (C) | 13,800 | 1,947,722 | |||||
20,999,909 | |||||||
Thailand - 1.29% | |||||||
Thailand Government Bond: | |||||||
0.0%, 1-10-08 (C) | THB4,250 | 117,316 | |||||
5.5%, 8-10-08 (C) | 8,770 | 255,704 | |||||
Thailand Treasury Bills: | |||||||
0.0%, 5-3-07 (C) | 27,000 | 767,936 | |||||
0.0%, 9-6-07 (C) | 70,900 | 1,983,583 | |||||
0.0%, 10-4-07 (C) | 17,100 | 476,574 | |||||
3,601,113 | |||||||
TOTAL OTHER GOVERNMENT SECURITIES - 25.11% | $ | 70,041,796 | |||||
(Cost: $66,684,794) | |||||||
SHORT-TERM SECURITIES | |||||||
Commercial Paper | |||||||
Beverages - 1.43% | |||||||
Concentrate Manufacturing Company of Ireland (The) (PepsiCo, Inc.), | |||||||
5.25%, 4-5-07 | $4,000 | 3,997,667 | |||||
Finance Companies - 2.39% | |||||||
BP Capital Markets p.l.c., | |||||||
5.42%, 4-2-07 | 6,665 | 6,663,996 | |||||
Health Care - Drugs - 1.79% | |||||||
GlaxoSmithKline Finance plc, | |||||||
5.32%, 4-10-07 | 5,000 | 4,993,350 | |||||
Mining - 1.79% | |||||||
BHP Billiton Finance USA, Inc., | |||||||
5.3%, 4-5-07 | 5,000 | 4,997,056 | |||||
TOTAL SHORT-TERM SECURITIES - 7.40% | $ | 20,652,069 | |||||
(Cost: $20,652,069) | |||||||
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES - 98.75% | $ | 275,471,043 | |||||
(Cost: $237,517,642) | |||||||
CASH AND OTHER ASSETS, NET OF LIABILITIES - 1.25% | 3,472,954 | ||||||
NET ASSETS - 100.00% | $ | 278,943,997 | |||||
Notes to Schedule of Investments | ||||||||||
Certain acronyms may be used within the body of the Fund's holdings. The definitions of these acronyms are as follows: ADR - American Depositary Receipts; CMO - Collateralized Mortgage Obligation; GDR - Global Depositary Receipts and REMIC - Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduit. | ||||||||||
*No dividends were paid during the preceding 12 months. | ||||||||||
**Variable rate security. Interest rate disclosed is that which is in effect at March 31, 2007. | ||||||||||
(A)Listed on an exchange outside the United States. | ||||||||||
(B)Illiquid security. At March 31, 2007, the total value of illiquid securities amounted to $1,963,144, or 0.70% of net assets. | ||||||||||
(C)Principal amounts are denominated in the indicated foreign currency, where applicable (AUD - Australian Dollar, CAD - Canadian Dollar, EUR - Euro, JPY - Japanese Yen, KRW - South Korean Won, NOK - Norwegian Krone, NZD - New Zealand Dollar, PLN - Polish Zloty, SEK - Swedish Krona, SGD - Singapore Dollar, THB - Thailand Baht). | ||||||||||
See Note 1 to financial statements for security valuation and other significant accounting policies concerning investments. | ||||||||||
See Note 3 to financial statements for cost and unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investments owned for Federal income tax purposes. |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
IVY INTERNATIONAL BALANCED FUND
March 31, 2007
(In Thousands, Except for Per Share Amounts)
ASSETS | |||
Investment securities - at value (cost - $237,518) (Notes 1 and 3) | $ | 275,471 | |
Cash denominated in foreign currencies (cost - $23) | 23 | ||
Receivables: | |||
Dividends and interest | 2,385 | ||
Fund shares sold | 1,929 | ||
Prepaid and other assets | 47 | ||
Total assets | 279,855 | ||
LIABILITIES | |||
Due to custodian | 341 | ||
Payable to Fund shareholders | 180 | ||
Accrued management fee (Note 2) | 160 | ||
Accrued service fee (Note 2) | 76 | ||
Accrued shareholder servicing (Note 2) | 68 | ||
Accrued distribution fee (Note 2) | 25 | ||
Accrued accounting services fee (Note 2) | 8 | ||
Other | 53 | ||
Total liabilities | 911 | ||
Total net assets | $ | 278,944 | |
NET ASSETS | |||
Capital paid in (shares authorized - unlimited) | $ | 237,158 | |
Accumulated undistributed income: | |||
Accumulated undistributed net investment income | 980 | ||
Accumulated undistributed net realized gainon investment transactions | 2,815 | ||
Net unrealized appreciation in value of investments | 37,991 | ||
Net assets applicable to outstanding units of capital | $ | 278,944 | |
Net asset value per share (net assets divided by shares outstanding): | |||
Class A | $16.81 | ||
Class B | $16.77 | ||
Class C | $16.78 | ||
Class Y | $16.82 | ||
Capital shares outstanding: | |||
Class A | 13,996 | ||
Class B | 719 | ||
Class C | 1,784 | ||
Class Y | 99 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Statement of Operations
IVY INTERNATIONAL BALANCED FUND
For the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2007
(In Thousands)
INVESTMENT INCOME | |||
Income (Note 1B): | |||
Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $327) | $ | 3,159 | |
Interest and amortization | 2,273 | ||
Total income | 5,432 | ||
Expenses (Note 2): | |||
Investment management fee | 1,316 | ||
Shareholder servicing: | |||
Class A | 420 | ||
Class B | 43 | ||
Class C | 43 | ||
Class Y | 2 | ||
Service fee: | |||
Class A | 385 | ||
Class B | 23 | ||
Class C | 43 | ||
Class Y | 2 | ||
Distribution fee: | |||
Class A | 17 | ||
Class B | 69 | ||
Class C | 129 | ||
Custodian fees | 81 | ||
Accounting services fee | 77 | ||
Audit fees | 26 | ||
Legal fees | 5 | ||
Other | 129 | ||
Total expenses | 2,810 | ||
Net investment income | 2,622 | ||
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN ON INVESTMENTS (NOTES 1 AND 3) | |||
Realized net gain on securities | 6,006 | ||
Realized net gain on foreign currency transactions | 2,501 | ||
Realized net gain on investments | 8,507 | ||
Unrealized appreciation in value of investments during the period | 19,022 | ||
Net gain on investments | 27,529 | ||
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | $ | 30,151 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
IVY INTERNATIONAL BALANCED FUND
(In Thousands)
For the fiscal year ended March 31, | ||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2007 | 2006 | |||||||
INCREASE IN NET ASSETS | ||||||||
Operations: | ||||||||
Net investment income | $ | 2,622 | $ | 2,184 | ||||
Realized net gain on investments | 8,507 | 7,222 | ||||||
Unrealized appreciation | 19,022 | 2,100 | ||||||
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | 30,151 | 11,506 | ||||||
Distributions to shareholders from (Note 1F):(1) | ||||||||
Net investment income: | ||||||||
Class A | (4,320 | ) | (2,545 | ) | ||||
Class B | (158 | ) | (62 | ) | ||||
Class C | (332 | ) | (125 | ) | ||||
Class Y | (28 | ) | (14 | ) | ||||
Realized gains on investment transactions: | ||||||||
Class A | (5,577 | ) | (3,892 | ) | ||||
Class B | (387 | ) | (186 | ) | ||||
Class C | (669 | ) | (309 | ) | ||||
Class Y | (38 | ) | (19 | ) | ||||
(11,509 | ) | (7,152 | ) | |||||
Capital share transactions (Note 5) | 132,436 | 18,804 | ||||||
Total increase | 151,078 | 23,158 | ||||||
NET ASSETS | ||||||||
Beginning of period | 127,866 | 104,708 | ||||||
End of period | $ | 278,944 | $ | 127,866 | ||||
Undistributed net investment income | $ | 980 | $ | 695 | ||||
(1)See "Financial Highlights" on pages 147 - 150.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Financial Highlights
IVY INTERNATIONAL BALANCED FUND
Class A Shares
For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
For the fiscal year ended March 31, | For the fiscal period ended | For the fiscal year ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 3-31-04 | 2003 | 2002 | |||||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 15.15 | $ | 14.63 | $ | 13.07 | $ | 11.33 | $ | 8.72 | $ | 9.28 | ||||||||
Income (loss) from investment operations: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income | 0.24 | (1) | 0.29 | 0.22 | 0.09 | 0.21 | 0.18 | |||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | 2.36 | (1) | 1.14 | 1.69 | 1.83 | 2.40 | (0.59 | ) | ||||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 2.60 | 1.43 | 1.91 | 1.92 | 2.61 | (0.41 | ) | |||||||||||||
Less distributions from: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income | (0.43 | ) | (0.36 | ) | (0.28 | ) | (0.18 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | ||||||||
Capital gains | (0.51 | ) | (0.55 | ) | (0.07 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.13 | ) | ||||||||
Tax return of capital | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.02 | ) | ||||||||
Total distributions | (0.94 | ) | (0.91 | ) | (0.35 | ) | (0.18 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.15 | ) | ||||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 16.81 | $ | 15.15 | $ | 14.63 | $ | 13.07 | $ | 11.33 | $ | 8.72 | ||||||||
Total return(2) | 17.48 | % | 10.14 | % | 14.81 | % | 17.05 | % | 29.93 | % | -4.62 | % | ||||||||
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | $235 | $112 | $97 | $60 | $46 | $36 | ||||||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including reimbursement | 1.38 | % | 1.45 | % | 1.42 | % | 1.54 | %(3)(4) | 1.67 | % | 1.62 | % | ||||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets including reimbursement | 1.52 | % | 1.94 | % | 1.71 | % | 1.43 | %(3)(4) | 2.06 | % | 1.84 | % | ||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding reimbursement | 1.38 | %(5) | 1.45 | %(5) | 1.42 | %(5) | 1.60 | %(3)(4) | 1.71 | % | 1.72 | % | ||||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets excluding reimbursement | 1.52 | %(5) | 1.94 | %(5) | 1.71 | %(5) | 1.37 | %(3)(4) | 2.02 | % | 1.74 | % | ||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 22 | % | 27 | % | 16 | % | 15 | % | 39 | % | 48 | % |
(1)Based on average weekly shares outstanding.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Financial Highlights
IVY INTERNATIONAL BALANCED FUND
Class B Shares
For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
For the fiscal year ended March 31, | For the period from 12-8-03(1) to | |||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 3-31-04 | |||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 15.11 | $ | 14.59 | $ | 13.04 | $ | 12.34 | ||||||
Income from investment operations: | ||||||||||||||
Net investment income | 0.07 | (2) | 0.08 | 0.03 | (2) | 0.19 | ||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | 2.37 | (2) | 1.18 | 1.70 | (2) | 0.69 | ||||||||
Total from investment operations | 2.44 | 1.26 | 1.73 | 0.88 | ||||||||||
Less distributions from: | ||||||||||||||
Net investment income | (0.27 | ) | (0.19 | ) | (0.11 | ) | (0.18 | ) | ||||||
Capital gains | (0.51 | ) | (0.55 | ) | (0.07 | ) | (0.00 | ) | ||||||
Total distributions | (0.78 | ) | (0.74 | ) | (0.18 | ) | (0.18 | ) | ||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 16.77 | $ | 15.11 | $ | 14.59 | $ | 13.04 | ||||||
Total return | 16.38 | % | 8.93 | % | 13.37 | % | 7.18 | % | ||||||
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | $12,056 | $5,548 | $3,049 | $225 | ||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | 2.35 | % | 2.59 | % | 2.64 | % | 3.01 | %(3) | ||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 0.46 | % | 0.73 | % | 0.20 | % | 1.09 | %(3) | ||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 22 | % | 27 | % | 16 | % | 15 | %(4) |
(1)Commencement of operations of the class.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Financial Highlights
IVY INTERNATIONAL BALANCED FUND
Class C Shares
For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
For the fiscal year ended March 31, | For the period from 12-8-03(1) to | |||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 3-31-04 | |||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 15.12 | $ | 14.60 | $ | 13.04 | $ | 12.34 | ||||||
Income from investment operations: | ||||||||||||||
Net investment income | 0.11 | (2) | 0.11 | 0.07 | (2) | 0.19 | ||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | 2.37 | (2) | 1.19 | 1.69 | (2) | 0.69 | ||||||||
Total from investment operations | 2.48 | 1.30 | 1.76 | 0.88 | ||||||||||
Less distributions from: | ||||||||||||||
Net investment income | (0.31 | ) | (0.23 | ) | (0.13 | ) | (0.18 | ) | ||||||
Capital gains | (0.51 | ) | (0.55 | ) | (0.07 | ) | (0.00 | ) | ||||||
Total distributions | (0.82 | ) | (0.78 | ) | (0.20 | ) | (0.18 | ) | ||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 16.78 | $ | 15.12 | $ | 14.60 | $ | 13.04 | ||||||
Total return | 16.64 | % | 9.21 | % | 13.58 | % | 7.18 | % | ||||||
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | $29,921 | $9,422 | $3,968 | $307 | ||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | 2.12 | % | 2.29 | % | 2.44 | % | 2.86 | %(3) | ||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 0.70 | % | 0.98 | % | 0.44 | % | 1.13 | %(3) | ||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 22 | % | 27 | % | 16 | % | 15 | %(4) |
(1)Commencement of operations of the class.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Financial Highlights
IVY INTERNATIONAL BALANCED FUND
Class Y Shares
For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
For the fiscal year ended March 31, | For the period from 12-8-03(1) to | |||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 3-31-04 | |||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 15.15 | $ | 14.63 | $ | 13.07 | $ | 12.34 | ||||||
Income from investment operations: | ||||||||||||||
Net investment income | 0.25 | (2) | 0.29 | (2) | 0.24 | (2) | 0.21 | |||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | 2.37 | (2) | 1.14 | (2) | 1.67 | (2) | 0.70 | |||||||
Total from investment operations | 2.62 | 1.43 | 1.91 | 0.91 | ||||||||||
Less distributions from: | ||||||||||||||
Net investment income | (0.44 | ) | (0.36 | ) | (0.28 | ) | (0.18 | ) | ||||||
Capital gains | (0.51 | ) | (0.55 | ) | (0.07 | ) | (0.00 | ) | ||||||
Total distributions | (0.95 | ) | (0.91 | ) | (0.35 | ) | (0.18 | ) | ||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 16.82 | $ | 15.15 | $ | 14.63 | $ | 13.07 | ||||||
Total return | 17.61 | % | 10.18 | % | 14.84 | % | 7.47 | % | ||||||
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | $1,665 | $662 | $397 | $185 | ||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | 1.24 | % | 1.41 | % | 1.40 | % | 1.79 | %(3) | ||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 1.64 | % | 1.99 | % | 1.72 | % | 2.00 | %(3) | ||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 22 | % | 27 | % | 16 | % | 15 | %(4) |
(1)Commencement of operations of the class.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Managers' Discussion of
Ivy International Core Equity Fund
March 31, 2007
STYLE | ||||
VALUE | BLEND | GROWTH | ||
X | LARGE | CAPITALIZATION | ||
MEDIUM | ||||
SMALL |
This diagram shows the Fund's equity investment style and the size of companies in the Fund, as measured by market capitalization. Shaded areas reflect quarterly data for the past three years. Source: Morningstar
The Fund rose 17.35 percent (Class A shares at net asset value) for the 12 months ended March 31, 2007, underperforming its benchmark. The Morgan Stanley Capital International EAFE Index (Europe, Australia, Far East - an index that generally reflects the performance of the international securities markets) increased 20.20 percent for the period. The Lipper International Large-Cap Core Funds Universe Average (reflecting the performance of funds with similar objectives) climbed 17.26 percent for the fiscal year.
Parts of Europe worked, Japan did not
The drivers that caused us to lag the index this past year were country selection and adverse foreign exchange rates versus the index. Countries that worked for us this past year were France and Norway, where we were overweight in markets that outperformed and we had strong stock selection. Underperformance was driven by Germany, where we were overweight and had poor stock selection. In Japan we over stayed our welcome. It was a significant driver of the previous year's strong performance but Japan significantly underperformed the benchmark and we remained market weight. Japan's underperformance was driven by a slowing economy and limited participation in the global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) boom.
From a sector standpoint our best performance was derived from industrials, where we were overweight and had positive stock selection in a sector that outperformed. On the downside consumer discretionary stood out, where we were slightly overweight a sector that performed in line with the benchmark and our stock selection was below average.
Slowdown fears affected results
From a calendar standpoint we were too aggressive in the first fiscal quarter (March-June 2006). During this quarter we experienced the bulk of our underperformance for the year. This was when oil prices spiked to $78/barrel and concerns over the global economy surfaced. The fear at the time was that the oil price spike would either lead to inflation or slow the global economy. At the time we were significantly overweight early business cycle stocks that were disproportionately benefiting from the strong global economy and low interest rates. This strategy worked great in the previous couple of years; where our performance nicely outpaced the index, but stalled in the first quarter. In retrospect, we should have changed our focus to more stable growth and late cycle companies a few months earlier.
After four great years of global expansion and strong stock markets, we feel we are in the second half of a global economic cycle. The oil and commodity spikes in the first half of 2006 were the first scare and the credit tightening in the U.S. housing market in March 2007 was the second scare. We continue to believe that the global economic expansion is intact and that a downturn is more than a year out, but we are watching this closely.
Focus on cash flow strength
Through the year we geared down the beta of the fund and increased our emphasis on companies with above average cash generation. From a top down standpoint we reduced our weighting in infrastructure and asset appreciation plays. At the same time we increased exposure to: 1) companies benefiting from the strengthening emerging market's consumer and 2) companies that we feel are likely to benefit from the M&A environment.
Over the course of the year our largest sector overweights were in financials and industrials while our largest underweights were in health care and telecom services. From an industry standpoint, the financial sector overweight was driven by financials leveraged to the M&A boom - either investment banks or likely company targets. Within the industrials sector we were heavily weighted in aerospace and defense, and construction and engineering. Our underweights in health care and telecom services reflected only modest exposure to large cap pharmaceuticals and large integrated telecom stocks.
Changes to Top 10 Equity Holdings March 31, 2007 compared to March 31, 2006 | |||
---|---|---|---|
Company | Country | Sector | Change in weighting |
BAE SYSTEMS plc | United Kingdom | Aerospace | New to Top 10 |
TOTAL S.A. | France | Energy | New to Top 10 |
Siemens AG | Germany | Industrial | New to Top 10 |
Nestle S.A. | Switzerland | Food | New to Top 10 |
Toyota Motor Corporation | Japan | Autos | Increased |
Vivendi Universal | France | Media | New to Top 10 |
Heineken N.V. | Netherlands | Beverages | New to Top 10 |
Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras, ADR | Brazil | Energy | New to Top 10 |
Prudential plc | United Kingdom | Financial | New to Top 10 |
L'oreal | France | Consumer Discretionary | New to Top 10 |
See your advisor or www.ivyfunds.com for more information on the Fund's most recently published Top 10 Holdings.
Our outlook
Overall, we are moving to companies that we believe possess more stable earnings growth, and attempting to gain exposure to the following themes:
- the growing disposable income of the emerging markets consumer,
- the continued strength of the M&A boom,
- strong growth in infrastructure spending globally (this would have been at the top of the list last year),
- the increasing discretionary income of high-end consumers, globally.
Given the above themes, we are increasing our emphasis on consumer staples, luxury goods, financials (benefiting from mergers and acquisitions) and aerospace/defense. While still a solid overweight, we are likely to put less emphasis on construction & engineering. Pharmaceuticals have a greater weighting than last year but remain materially underweight. Large integrated telecom services stocks remain underweight. Finally, we took Japanese banks from over to underweight.
As with any mutual fund, the value of the Fund's shares will change, and you could lose money on your investment. International investing involves additional risks, including currency fluctuations, political or economic conditions affecting the foreign country, and differences in accounting standards and foreign regulations. These and other risks are more fully described in the Fund's prospectus.
The Fund's performance noted above is at net asset value (NAV), and does not include the effect of any applicable sales charges. If reflected, the sales charge would reduce the performance noted.
The opinions expressed in this report are those of the portfolio managers and are current only through the end of the period of the report as stated on the cover. The managers' views are subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions, and no forecasts can be guaranteed.
*Please note that effective Dec. 6, 2006, the Fund's name changed from Ivy International Value Fund to Ivy International Core Equity Fund.
Comparison of Change in Value of
$10,000 Investment
Ivy International Core Equity Fund, Class A Shares (1) | $ | 20,013 | ||
Morgan Stanley Capital International EAFE Index (with net dividends) | $ | 21,485 | ||
Lipper International Large-Cap Core Funds Universe Average | $ | 19,142 |
IVY INTERNATIONAL CORE EQUITY FUND, | MORGAN STANLEY CAPITAL INTERNATIONAL EAFE INDEX (WITH | LIPPER INTERNATIONAL LARGE-CAP CORE FUNDS | ||||
CLASS A SHARES | NET DIVIDENDS) | UNIVERSE AVERAGE | ||||
DEC | 1997 | 9,425 | 10,000 | 10,000 | ||
DEC | 1998 | 10,050 | 12,000 | 11,329 | ||
DEC | 1999 | 12,843 | 15,236 | 15,779 | ||
DEC | 2000 | 11,911 | 13,077 | 13,315 | ||
DEC | 2001 | 9,866 | 10,273 | 10,410 | ||
DEC | 2002 | 8,294 | 8,635 | 8,553 | ||
DEC | 2003 | 10,549 | 11,968 | 11,269 | ||
MARCH | 2004 | 10,993 | 12,487 | 11,653 | ||
MARCH | 2005 | 12,587 | 14,367 | 13,082 | ||
MARCH | 2006 | 17,054 | 17,874 | 16,324 | ||
MARCH | 2007 | 20,013 | 21,485 | 19,142 |
Please note that the performance of the Fund's other share classes will be greater or less than the performance shown above for Class A based on the differences in loads and fees paid by shareholders investing in the different classes.
(1)The value of the investment in the Fund is impacted by the sales load at the time of the investment and by the ongoing expenses of the Fund and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions.
Average Annual Total Return(2) | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Class A | Class B | Class C | Class Y | Advisor Class (3) | |
1-year period ended 3-31-07 | 10.60% | 12.39% | 16.48% | 17.47% | 17.48% |
5-year period ended 3-31-07 | 13.81% | 13.67% | 13.78% | – | 14.98% |
10-year period ended 3-31-07 | – | – | – | – | – |
Since inception of Class (4) through 3-31-07 | 6.10% | 5.67% | 5.66% | 24.94% | 7.86% |
(2)Data quoted is past performance and is based on deduction of the maximum applicable sales load for each of the periods. Current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate and shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Please visit www.ivyfunds.com for the Fund's most recent month-end performance. Class A shares carry a maximum front-end sales load of 5.75%. Class B and Class C shares carry maximum contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) of 5% and 1%, respectively. (Accordingly, the Class C shares reflect no CDSC since it only applies to Class C shares redeemed within twelve months after purchase.) Class Y shares are not subject to sales charges.
(3)Advisor Class shares are no longer available for investment.
(4)5-13-97 for Class A, Class B and Class C shares, 7-24-03 for Class Y shares and 2-23-98 for Advisor Class shares (the date on which shares were first acquired by shareholders).
Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future performance. Indexes are unmanaged. The performance graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares.
SHAREHOLDER SUMMARY OF IVY INTERNATIONAL CORE EQUITY FUND
Portfolio Highlights
On March 31, 2007, Ivy International Core Equity Fund had net assets totaling $215,434,627 invested in a diversified portfolio of:
94.65% | Foreign Common Stocks | |
5.35% | Cash and Cash Equivalents |
As a shareholder of the Fund, for every $100 you had invested on March 31, 2007, your Fund was invested by country and by industry, respectively, as follows:
Country Weightings
Japan | $ | 17.45 | |||
United Kingdom | $ | 13.28 | |||
France | $ | 12.48 | |||
Switzerland | $ | 11.02 | |||
Germany | $ | 10.88 | |||
Other Europe (1) | $ | 9.37 | |||
Other Pacific Basin (2) | $ | 7.94 | |||
Cash and Cash Equivalents | $ | 5.35 | |||
Other (3) | $ | 4.86 | |||
Netherlands | $ | 3.86 | |||
Australia | $ | 3.51 |
(1)Includes $1.13 Greece, $1.93 Ireland, $2.02 Italy, $2.31 Norway, $1.05 Spain and $0.93 Sweden.
(2)Includes $2.62 China, $2.93 Hong Kong, $1.30 Singapore and $1.09 South Korea.
(3)Includes $1.56 Brazil, $2.30 Canada and $1.00 Israel.
Sector Weightings
Financial Services Stocks | $ | 26.51 | |||
Consumer Nondurables Stocks | $ | 13.72 | |||
Capital Goods Stocks | $ | 13.49 | |||
Utilities Stocks | $ | 5.58 | |||
Technology Stocks | $ | 5.53 | |||
Cash and Cash Equivalents | $ | 5.35 | |||
Miscellaneous Stocks | $ | 5.02 | |||
Business Equipment and Services Stocks | $ | 4.72 | |||
Consumer Durables Stocks | $ | 4.01 | |||
Energy Stocks | $ | 3.84 | |||
Health Care Stocks | $ | 3.79 | |||
Transportation Stocks | $ | 3.10 | |||
Consumer Services Stocks | $ | 2.84 | |||
Retail Stocks | $ | 2.50 |
The Investments of Ivy International Core Equity Fund | |||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
March 31, 2007 | |||||||
COMMON STOCKS | Shares | Value | |||||
Australia - 3.51% | |||||||
Metcash Limited (A) | 680,050 | $ | 2,712,629 | ||||
National Australia Bank Limited (A) | 73,730 | 2,410,062 | |||||
Rio Tinto Limited (A) | 38,370 | 2,446,672 | |||||
7,569,363 | |||||||
Brazil - 1.56% | |||||||
Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras, ADR | 33,760 | 3,359,458 | |||||
Canada - 2.30% | |||||||
Agrium Inc. (A) | 56,440 | 2,168,137 | |||||
Goldcorp Inc. (A) | 115,930 | 2,782,521 | |||||
4,950,658 | |||||||
China - 2.62% | |||||||
China Oilfield Services Limited (A) | 1,610,000 | 1,294,017 | |||||
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Limited, H Shares (A)(B)* | 2,700,000 | 1,513,534 | |||||
SINA Corporation* | 84,750 | 2,845,057 | |||||
5,652,608 | |||||||
France - 12.48% | |||||||
ALSTOM (A)* | 16,380 | 2,125,752 | |||||
BNP Paribas (A) | 27,260 | 2,847,299 | |||||
L'Oreal (A) | 29,520 | 3,222,952 | |||||
LVMH Moet Hennessy - Louis Vuitton (A) | 19,890 | 2,206,634 | |||||
SUEZ (A) | 44,060 | 2,323,687 | |||||
Technip-Coflexip (A) | 31,220 | 2,290,442 | |||||
TOTAL S.A. (A) | 70,020 | 4,905,955 | |||||
VINCI (A) | 18,450 | 2,859,468 | |||||
Vivendi Universal (A) | 101,140 | 4,109,965 | |||||
26,892,154 | |||||||
Germany - 10.88% | |||||||
Beiersdorf Aktiengesellschaft (A) | 41,840 | 2,859,422 | |||||
Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft (A) | 66,490 | 2,944,393 | |||||
Deutsche Bank AG (A) | 21,480 | 2,891,202 | |||||
Deutsche Borse AG (A) | 12,200 | 2,802,485 | |||||
Deutsche Post AG (A) | 79,910 | 2,416,760 | |||||
Fresenius AG (A) | 38,830 | 3,086,316 | |||||
SAP Aktiengesellschaft (A) | 43,690 | 1,949,910 | |||||
Siemens AG (A) | 42,060 | 4,495,412 | |||||
23,445,900 | |||||||
Greece - 1.13% | |||||||
Alpha Bank (A) | 76,910 | 2,434,934 | |||||
Hong Kong - 2.93% | |||||||
Agile Property Holdings Limited (A) | 1,458,000 | 1,436,821 | |||||
Cheung Kong (Holdings) Limited (A) | 188,000 | 2,379,625 | |||||
Esprit Holdings Limited (A) | 212,500 | 2,492,561 | |||||
6,309,007 | |||||||
Ireland - 1.93% | |||||||
Allied Irish Banks, p.l.c. (A) | 74,120 | 2,193,134 | |||||
Irish Life & Permanent plc (A) | 72,120 | 1,970,176 | |||||
4,163,310 | |||||||
Israel - 1.00% | |||||||
Cellcom Israel Ltd.* | 118,280 | 2,157,427 | |||||
Italy - 2.02% | |||||||
Banca Intesa S.p.A. (A) | 279,310 | 2,121,158 | |||||
UniCredito Italiano S.p.A. (A) | 232,910 | 2,216,813 | |||||
4,337,971 | |||||||
Japan - 17.45% | |||||||
Bridgestone Corporation (A) | 115,600 | 2,310,234 | |||||
Chubu Electric Power Company, Incorporated (A) | 64,600 | 2,220,214 | |||||
Daiwa Securities Group Inc. (A) | 252,000 | 3,043,075 | |||||
East Japan Railway Company (A) | 300 | 2,337,067 | |||||
Hoya Corporation (A) | 69,700 | 2,312,687 | |||||
Konica Minolta Holdings, Inc. (A)* | 148,500 | 1,950,764 | |||||
Kurita Water Industries Ltd. (A) | 86,800 | 2,099,287 | |||||
Nissin Kogyo Co., Ltd. (A) | 99,200 | 2,432,858 | |||||
ORIX Corporation (A) | 8,700 | 2,266,548 | |||||
SUMCO Corporation (A) | 61,200 | 2,544,806 | |||||
Shimachu Co., Ltd. (A) | 97,500 | 2,887,602 | |||||
Suzuki Motor Corporation (A) | 78,600 | 2,041,039 | |||||
Toda Corporation (A) | 587,000 | 2,809,470 | |||||
Toyota Motor Corporation (A) | 67,100 | 4,299,092 | |||||
Ushio Inc. (A) | 105,200 | 2,030,974 | |||||
37,585,717 | |||||||
Netherlands - 3.86% | |||||||
Heineken N.V. (A) | 78,290 | 4,095,481 | |||||
Royal Numico N.V. (A) | 44,200 | 2,279,702 | |||||
TNT N.V. (A) | 42,210 | 1,935,732 | |||||
8,310,915 | |||||||
Norway - 2.31% | |||||||
Aker Kvaerner ASA (A)* | 97,250 | 2,191,937 | |||||
Orkla ASA (A) | 39,450 | 2,781,094 | |||||
4,973,031 | |||||||
Singapore - 1.30% | |||||||
Singapore Telecommunications Limited (A) | 1,298,000 | 2,806,209 | |||||
South Korea - 1.09% | |||||||
Kookmin Bank (A) | 26,250 | 2,354,911 | |||||
Spain - 1.05% | |||||||
Tecnicas Reunidas, S.A. (A)(C) | 45,530 | 2,265,583 | |||||
Sweden - 0.93% | |||||||
Rezidor Hotel Group AB (A)* | 119,600 | 959,157 | |||||
Rezidor Hotel Group AB (A)(B)* | 130,000 | 1,042,562 | |||||
2,001,719 | |||||||
Switzerland - 11.02% | |||||||
Credit Suisse Group, Registered Shares (A) | 39,240 | 2,815,889 | |||||
Holcim Ltd, Registered Shares (A) | 21,770 | 2,180,314 | |||||
Nestle S.A., Registered Shares (A) | 11,450 | 4,459,295 | |||||
Novartis AG, ADR | 44,690 | 2,441,415 | |||||
Roche Holdings AG, Genussschein (A) | 14,990 | 2,652,224 | |||||
Swatch Group Ltd (The), Bearer Shares (A) | 9,420 | 2,490,372 | |||||
Swiss Reinsurance Company, Registered Shares (A) | 26,040 | 2,378,669 | |||||
UBS AG (A) | 37,110 | 2,204,947 | |||||
Zurich Financial Services, Registered Shares (A) | 7,340 | 2,118,673 | |||||
23,741,798 | |||||||
United Kingdom - 13.28% | |||||||
BAE SYSTEMS plc (A) | 564,540 | 5,110,266 | |||||
Barclays PLC (A) | 200,250 | 2,841,180 | |||||
British American Tobacco p.l.c. (A) | 86,180 | 2,694,768 | |||||
Intertek Group plc (A) | 144,980 | 2,586,228 | |||||
Prudential plc (A) | 229,370 | 3,238,542 | |||||
Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc (The) (A) | 66,840 | 2,609,571 | |||||
Smiths Group plc (A) | 101,190 | 2,047,018 | |||||
Standard Chartered PLC (A) | 84,410 | 2,431,789 | |||||
Vodafone Group Plc (A) | 938,179 | 2,501,588 | |||||
WPP Group plc (A) | 167,640 | 2,540,150 | |||||
28,601,100 | |||||||
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS - 94.65% | $ | 203,913,773 | |||||
(Cost: $182,202,743) | |||||||
SHORT-TERM SECURITIES | Principal Amount in Thousands | ||||||
Aircraft - 0.46% | |||||||
United Technologies Corporation, | |||||||
5.25%, 4- 4-07 | $ | 1,000 | 999,562 | ||||
Security and Commodity Brokers - 3.84% | |||||||
Greenwich Capital Holdings Inc. (Royal Bank of Scotland PLC (The)), | |||||||
5.39%, 4-2-07 | 8,263 | 8,261,763 | |||||
TOTAL SHORT-TERM SECURITIES - 4.30% | $ | 9,261,325 | |||||
(Cost: $9,261,325) | |||||||
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES - 98.95% | $ | 213,175,098 | |||||
(Cost: $191,464,068) | |||||||
CASH AND OTHER ASSETS, NET OF LIABILITIES - 1.05% | 2,259,529 | ||||||
NET ASSETS - 100.00% | $ | 215,434,627 | |||||
Notes to Schedule of Investments | ||||||||||
Certain acronyms may be used within the body of the Fund's holdings. The definitions of these acronyms are as follows: ADR - American Depositary Receipts; CMO - Collateralized Mortgage Obligation; GDR - Global Depositary Receipts and REMIC - Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduit. | ||||||||||
*No dividends were paid during the preceding 12 months. | ||||||||||
(A)Listed on an exchange outside the United States. | ||||||||||
(B)Securities were purchased pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933 and may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. These securities have been determined to be liquid under guidelines established by the Board of Trustees. At March 31, 2007, the total value of these securities amounted to $2,556,096 or 1.19% of net assets. | ||||||||||
(C)Illiquid security. At March 31, 2007, the total value of illiquid securities amounted to 1.05% of net assets. | ||||||||||
See Note 1 to financial statements for security valuation and other significant accounting policies concerning investments. | ||||||||||
See Note 3 to financial statements for cost and unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investments owned for Federal income tax purposes. |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
IVY INTERNATIONAL CORE EQUITY FUND
March 31, 2007
(In Thousands, Except for Per Share Amounts)
ASSETS | ||||
Investment securities - at value (cost - $191,464) (Notes 1 and 3) | $ | 213,175 | ||
Receivables: | ||||
Investment securities sold | 8,110 | |||
Fund shares sold | 907 | |||
Dividends and interest | 753 | |||
Prepaid and other assets | 40 | |||
Total assets | 222,985 | |||
LIABILITIES | ||||
Payable for investment securities purchased | 6,885 | |||
Payable to Fund shareholders | 224 | |||
Accrued management fee (Note 2) | 149 | |||
Due to custodian | 97 | |||
Accrued shareholder servicing (Note 2) | 63 | |||
Accrued service fee (Note 2) | 57 | |||
Accrued distribution fee (Note 2) | 31 | |||
Accrued accounting services fee (Note 2) | 6 | |||
Accrued administrative fee (Note 2) | 2 | |||
Other | 36 | |||
Total liabilities | 7,550 | |||
Total net assets | $ | 215,435 | ||
NET ASSETS | ||||
Capital paid in (shares authorized - unlimited) | $ | 182,297 | ||
Accumulated undistributed income: | ||||
Accumulated undistributed net investment income | 60 | |||
Accumulated undistributed net realized gain on investment transactions | 11,364 | |||
Net unrealized appreciation in value of investments | 21,714 | |||
Net assets applicable to outstanding units of capital | $ | 215,435 | ||
Net asset value per share (net assets divided by shares outstanding): | ||||
Class A | $17.63 | |||
Class B | $16.31 | |||
Class C | $16.30 | |||
Class Y | $17.70 | |||
Advisor Class | $17.54 | |||
Capital shares outstanding: | ||||
Class A | 9,115 | |||
Class B | 1,045 | |||
Class C | 2,079 | |||
Class Y | 217 | |||
Advisor Class | – | * |
*Not shown due to rounding.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Statement of Operations
IVY INTERNATIONAL CORE EQUITY FUND
For the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2007
(In Thousands)
INVESTMENT INCOME | ||||
Income (Note 1B): | ||||
Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $311) | $ | 2,957 | ||
Interest and amortization | 296 | |||
Total income | 3,253 | |||
Expenses (Note 2): | ||||
Investment management fee | 1,255 | |||
Shareholder servicing: | ||||
Class A | 290 | |||
Class B | 44 | |||
Class C | 56 | |||
Class Y | 3 | |||
Advisor Class | – | * | ||
Service fee: | ||||
Class A | 254 | |||
Class B | 36 | |||
Class C | 58 | |||
Class Y | 4 | |||
Distribution fee: | ||||
Class A | 17 | |||
Class B | 108 | |||
Class C | 173 | |||
Accounting services fee | 56 | |||
Custodian fees | 51 | |||
Audit fees | 35 | |||
Administrative fee | 15 | |||
Legal fees | 2 | |||
Other | 124 | |||
Total | 2,581 | |||
Less expenses in excess of voluntary limit (Note 2) | (– | )* | ||
Total expenses | 2,581 | |||
Net investment income | 672 | |||
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) | ||||
ON INVESTMENTS (NOTES 1 AND 3) | ||||
Realized net gain on securities | 21,913 | |||
Realized net loss on foreign currency transactions | (41 | ) | ||
Realized net gain on investments | 21,872 | |||
Unrealized appreciation in value of investments during the period | 3,107 | |||
Net gain on investments | 24,979 | |||
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | $ | 25,651 | ||
*Not shown due to rounding.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
IVY INTERNATIONAL CORE EQUITY FUND
(In Thousands)
For the fiscal year ended March 31, | ||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2007 | 2006 | |||||||
INCREASE IN NET ASSETS | ||||||||
Operations: | ||||||||
Net investment income (loss) | $ | 672 | $ | (57 | ) | |||
Realized net gain on investments | 21,872 | 8,135 | ||||||
Unrealized appreciation | 3,107 | 11,320 | ||||||
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | 25,651 | 19,398 | ||||||
Distributions to shareholders from (Note 1F):(1) | ||||||||
Net investment income: | ||||||||
Class A | (435 | ) | (– | ) | ||||
Class B | (– | ) | (– | ) | ||||
Class C | (– | ) | (– | ) | ||||
Class Y | (7 | ) | (– | ) | ||||
Advisor Class | (– | )* | (– | ) | ||||
Realized gains on investment transactions: | ||||||||
Class A | (5,291 | ) | (– | ) | ||||
Class B | (666 | ) | (– | ) | ||||
Class C | (1,213 | ) | (– | ) | ||||
Class Y | (77 | ) | (– | ) | ||||
Advisor Class | (– | )* | (– | ) | ||||
(7,689 | ) | (– | ) | |||||
Capital share transactions (Note 5) | 99,073 | 34,858 | ||||||
Total increase | 117,035 | 54,256 | ||||||
NET ASSETS | ||||||||
Beginning of period | 98,400 | 44,144 | ||||||
End of period | $ | 215,435 | $ | 98,400 | ||||
Undistributed net investment income (loss) | $ | 60 | $ | (9 | ) | |||
*Not shown due to rounding.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Financial Highlights
IVY INTERNATIONAL CORE EQUITY FUND
Class A Shares
For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
For the fiscal year ended March 31, | For the fiscal period ended | For the fiscal year ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 3-31-04 | 2003 | 2002 | |||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 15.73 | $ | 11.61 | $ | 10.14 | $ | 9.73 | $ | 7.65 | $ | 9.10 | ||||||||||
Income (loss) from investment operations: | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income (loss) | 0.10 | (1) | (0.06 | ) | (0.02 | ) | (0.01 | ) | (0.02 | ) | 0.08 | (1) | ||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | 2.59 | (1) | 4.18 | 1.49 | 0.42 | 2.10 | (1.53 | )(1) | ||||||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 2.69 | 4.12 | 1.47 | 0.41 | 2.08 | (1.45 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Less distributions from: | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income | (0.06 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | ||||||||||
Capital gains | (0.73 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | ||||||||||
Total distributions | (0.79 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | ||||||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 17.63 | $ | 15.73 | $ | 11.61 | $ | 10.14 | $ | 9.73 | $ | 7.65 | ||||||||||
Total return(3) | 17.35 | % | 35.49 | % | 14.50 | % | 4.21 | % | 27.19 | % | - -15.93 | %(2) | ||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | $161 | $67 | $17 | $10 | $9 | $8 | ||||||||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including reimbursement | 1.56 | % | 1.82 | % | 1.99 | % | 2.16 | %(4) | 2.28 | % | 1.77 | % | ||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets including reimbursement | 0.63 | % | 0.14 | % | 0.09 | % | - -0.41 | %(4) | - -0.19 | % | 0.91 | % | ||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding reimbursement | 1.56 | %(5) | 1.82 | %(5) | 1.99 | %(5) | 2.16 | %(4)(5) | 2.28 | %(5) | 2.32 | % | ||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets excluding reimbursement | 0.63 | %(5) | 0.14 | %(5) | 0.09 | %(5) | - -0.41 | %(4)(5) | - -0.19 | %(5) | 0.36 | % | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 108 | % | 90 | % | 106 | % | 23 | % | 148 | % | 48 | % |
(1)Based on average weekly shares outstanding.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Financial Highlights
IVY INTERNATIONAL CORE EQUITY FUND
Class B Shares
For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
For the fiscal year ended March 31, | For the fiscal period ended | For the fiscal year ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 3-31-04 | 2003 | 2002 | |||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 14.67 | $ | 10.91 | $ | 9.60 | $ | 9.24 | $ | 7.32 | $ | 8.97 | ||||||||||
Income (loss) from investment operations: | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income (loss) | (0.00 | )(1) | (0.12 | ) | (0.08 | ) | (0.03 | ) | (0.08 | ) | 0.01 | (1) | ||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | 2.37 | (1) | 3.88 | 1.39 | 0.39 | 2.00 | (1.66 | )(1) | ||||||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 2.37 | 3.76 | 1.31 | 0.36 | 1.92 | (1.65 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Less distributions from: | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | ||||||||||
Capital gains | (0.73 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | ||||||||||
Total distributions | (0.73 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | ||||||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 16.31 | $ | 14.67 | $ | 10.91 | $ | 9.60 | $ | 9.24 | $ | 7.32 | ||||||||||
Total return | 16.39 | % | 34.46 | % | 13.65 | % | 3.90 | % | 26.23 | % | - -18.39 | % | ||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | $17 | $15 | $20 | $24 | $25 | $28 | ||||||||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including reimbursement | 2.35 | % | 2.62 | % | 2.76 | % | 2.91 | %(2) | 2.95 | % | 2.50 | % | ||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets including reimbursement | - -0.03 | % | - -0.41 | % | - -0.58 | % | - -1.20 | %(2) | - -0.82 | % | 0.18 | % | ||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding reimbursement | 2.35 | %(3) | 2.62 | %(3) | 2.76 | %(3) | 2.91 | %(2)(3) | 2.95 | %(3) | 3.05 | % | ||||||||||
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets excluding reimbursement | - -0.03 | %(3) | - -0.41 | %(3) | - -0.58 | %(3) | - -1.20 | %(2)(3) | - -0.82 | %(3) | - -0.37 | % | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 108 | % | 90 | % | 106 | % | 23 | % | 148 | % | 48 | % |
(1)Based on average weekly shares outstanding.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Financial Highlights
IVY INTERNATIONAL CORE EQUITY FUND
Class C Shares
For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
For the fiscal year ended March 31, | For the fiscal period ended | For the fiscal year ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 3-31-04 | 2003 | 2002 | |||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 14.65 | $ | 10.90 | $ | 9.59 | $ | 9.23 | $ | 7.32 | $ | 8.97 | ||||||||||
Income (loss) from investment operations: | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income (loss) | (0.01 | )(1) | (0.02 | ) | (0.07 | ) | (0.03 | ) | (0.08 | ) | 0.01 | (1) | ||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | 2.39 | (1) | 3.77 | 1.38 | 0.39 | 1.99 | (1.66 | )(1) | ||||||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 2.38 | 3.75 | 1.31 | 0.36 | 1.91 | (1.65 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Less distributions from: | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | ||||||||||
Capital gains | (0.73 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | ||||||||||
Total distributions | (0.73 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | ||||||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 16.30 | $ | 14.65 | $ | 10.90 | $ | 9.59 | $ | 9.23 | $ | 7.32 | ||||||||||
Total return | 16.48 | % | 34.40 | % | 13.66 | % | 3.90 | % | 26.09 | % | - -18.39 | % | ||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | $34 | $15 | $7 | $8 | $8 | $9 | ||||||||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including reimbursement | 2.29 | % | 2.58 | % | 2.79 | % | 3.01 | %(2) | 3.01 | % | 2.50 | % | ||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets including reimbursement | - -0.08 | % | - -0.50 | % | - -0.63 | % | - -1.30 | %(2) | - -0.82 | % | 0.18 | % | ||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding reimbursement | 2.29 | %(3) | 2.58 | %(3) | 2.79 | %(3) | 3.01 | %(2)(3) | 3.01 | %(3) | 3.05 | % | ||||||||||
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets excluding reimbursement | - -0.08 | %(3) | - -0.50 | %(3) | - -0.63 | %(3) | - -1.30 | %(2)(3) | - -0.82 | %(3) | - -0.37 | % | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 108 | % | 90 | % | 106 | % | 23 | % | 148 | % | 48 | % |
(1)Based on average weekly shares outstanding.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Financial Highlights
IVY INTERNATIONAL CORE EQUITY FUND
Class Y Shares
For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
For the fiscal year ended March 31, | For the fiscal period ended | For the period from 7-24-03(1) to | ||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 3-31-04 | 12-31-03 | ||||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 15.79 | $ | 11.64 | $ | 10.15 | $ | 9.74 | $ | 8.16 | ||||||||
Income (loss) from investment operations: | ||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income (loss) | 0.12 | (2) | (0.06 | ) | (0.01 | ) | (0.01 | ) | (0.01 | ) | ||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | 2.59 | (2) | 4.21 | 1.50 | 0.42 | 1.59 | ||||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 2.71 | 4.15 | 1.49 | 0.41 | 1.58 | |||||||||||||
Less distributions from: | ||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income | (0.07 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | ||||||||
Capital gains | (0.73 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | ||||||||
Total distributions | (0.80 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | ||||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 17.70 | $ | 15.79 | $ | 11.64 | $ | 10.15 | $ | 9.74 | ||||||||
Total return | 17.47 | % | 35.65 | % | 14.68 | % | 4.21 | % | 19.36 | % | ||||||||
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | $3,848 | $1,025 | $294 | $145 | $125 | |||||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | 1.45 | % | 1.72 | % | 1.82 | % | 2.08 | %(3) | 1.47 | %(3) | ||||||||
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | 0.76 | % | 0.13 | % | 0.29 | % | - -0.31 | %(3) | - -0.38 | %(3) | ||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 108 | % | 90 | % | 106 | % | 23 | % | 148 | %(4) |
(1)Commencement of operations of the class.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Financial Highlights
IVY INTERNATIONAL CORE EQUITY FUND
Advisor Class Shares(1)
For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
For the fiscal year ended March 31, | For the fiscal period ended | For the fiscal year ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 3-31-04 | 2003 | 2002 | |||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 15.65 | $ | 11.52 | $ | 10.04 | $ | 9.63 | $ | 7.54 | $ | 9.14 | ||||||||||
Income (loss) from investment operations: | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income (loss) | 0.14 | 0.14 | (2) | 0.03 | (2) | (0.00 | ) | 0.67 | 0.10 | (2) | ||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | 2.56 | 3.99 | (2) | 1.45 | (2) | 0.41 | 1.42 | (1.70 | )(2) | |||||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 2.70 | 4.13 | 1.48 | 0.41 | 2.09 | (1.60 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Less distributions from: | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income | (0.08 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | ||||||||||
Capital gains | (0.73 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | ||||||||||
Total distributions | (0.81 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | ||||||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 17.54 | $ | 15.65 | $ | 11.52 | $ | 10.04 | $ | 9.63 | $ | 7.54 | ||||||||||
Total return | 17.48 | % | 35.85 | % | 14.74 | % | 4.26 | % | 27.72 | % | - -17.51 | % | ||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | $1 | $1 | $31 | $41 | $39 | $124 | ||||||||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including reimbursement | 1.47 | % | 1.84 | % | 1.91 | % | 1.62 | %(3) | 2.59 | % | 1.50 | % | ||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets including reimbursement | 0.85 | % | 1.15 | % | 0.29 | % | 0.11 | %(3) | 1.43 | % | 1.18 | % | ||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding reimbursement | 2.48 | % | 1.84 | %(4) | 1.91 | %(4) | 1.62 | %(3)(4) | 2.59 | %(4) | 2.05 | % | ||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets excluding reimbursement | - -0.16 | % | 1.15 | %(4) | 0.29 | %(4) | 0.11 | %(3)(4) | 1.43 | %(4) | 0.63 | % | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 108 | % | 90 | % | 106 | % | 23 | % | 148 | % | 48 | % |
(1)See Note 5 to financial statements.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Manager's Discussion of
Ivy International Growth Fund
March 31, 2007
Below, Thomas A. Mengel, portfolio manager of the Ivy International Growth Fund*, discusses positioning, performance and results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007. He has managed the Fund for four years and has 20 years of industry experience.
STYLE | ||||
VALUE | BLEND | GROWTH | ||
X | LARGE | CAPITALIZATION | ||
MEDIUM | ||||
SMALL |
This diagram shows the Fund's equity investment style and the size of companies in the Fund, as measured by market capitalization. Shaded areas reflect quarterly data for the past three years. Source: Morningstar
The Fund rose 16.51 percent (Class A shares at net asset value) for the 12 months ended March 31, 2007, underperforming its benchmark for the fiscal period. The Morgan Stanley Capital International EAFE Index (Europe, Australia, Far East - an index that generally reflects the performance of the international securities markets) increased 20.20 percent for the period.
In May 2007, we changed the Fund's benchmark to the Morgan Stanley Capital International EAFE Growth Index. We feel this index is more representative of the international growth stock universe in which the Fund typically invests. For the 12 months ended March 31, 2007, the MSCI EAFE Growth Index rose 17.77 percent. For comparison purposes, both indexes will be shown in this year's and next year's reports.
During the fiscal year, Lipper, Inc. recategorized the Fund into a new peer group - the Lipper International Large-Cap Growth Funds Universe Average (reflecting the performance of funds with similar objectives). This group of funds rose 15.61 percent for the 12 months ended March 31, 2007. The Fund's old peer group - the Lipper International Large-Cap Core Funds Universe Average - rose 17.26 percent for the fiscal year.
Stock selection hampers performance
The Fund's performance was impaired primarily by stock selection. We were negatively affected by our positioning in financials, materials and information technology. Our country performance was hurt by some of our selections in smaller markets, as well as our exposure to Japanese consumer stocks.
Early in the fiscal year we made a classical defensive shift in investment policy in response to deteriorating investor confidence. Cash reserves were modestly increased and the Fund's risk profile (as measured by beta) was lowered. We reduced exposure to what we believed were the most vulnerable countries and sectors, particularly luxury goods, consumer financials, exporters and companies heavily exposed to the U. S. consumer. We chose sectors with stability or more defensive characteristics, such as health care, telecommunication services and utilities. In countries with impressive domestic growth we increased positions in domestic demand beneficiaries as a hedge against possibly slower external demand.
We trimmed the Fund's Japanese holdings in mid-2006 as domestic economic activity softened ahead of a September government leadership change. Our exposure was further reduced in the first quarter of 2007 due to gradually rising local interest rates, weak wage growth and potential risk from slower U.S. demand.
First half: Tighter money, higher energy prices
Higher energy prices in the first half of calendar year 2006 were accompanied by much higher bond yields. Equity markets experienced a significant correction beginning in May 2006 as investors raised inflation concerns. Global monetary accommodation was reduced, as most major central banks increased interest rates. Investors began to worry that some monetary authorities might shift to an actual "tight" monetary policy, particularly the U.S. Federal Reserve. At the same time there was a growing concern about the U.S. housing downturn and how a potentially weaker U.S. consumer might impact foreign markets. Although business trends were solid in most of the world, investors began to expect a much slower pace of global growth for the second half of 2006. However, this negative sentiment was short-lived.
Second half: Lower energy prices, growth revival
Energy prices began to retreat after mid-summer, with oil falling nearly $20 a barrel. Economic growth then surprised investors on the upside, particularly in the U.S., Continental Europe and China. The pace of global trade slowed in the second half of calendar year 2006 but was still quite impressive on a historical basis. Business demand and loan growth remained strong in most regions while wage inflation varied from soft to moderate. Corporate profit growth remained generally healthy. Merger and acquisition activity reached a seven-year high late in 2006 and was particularly strong across Europe.
The strong global equity market trend from mid-2006 continued well into the first quarter of 2007. However, in late February renewed concerns over the U.S. consumer again triggered an equity and commodity market correction. Investors became concerned that a sudden rise in U.S. subprime mortgage delinquencies might extend to other financial institutions and could negatively impact U.S. consumer trends.
Changes to Top 10 Equity Holdings March 31, 2007 compared to March 31, 2006 | |||
---|---|---|---|
Company | Country | Sector | Change in weighting |
VINCI | France | Construction | Increased |
Anglo Irish Bank Corporation plc | Ireland | Financial | Increased |
Toyota Motor Corporation | Japan | Autos | Increased |
Nestle S.A. | Switzerland | Food | Increased |
Roche Holdings AG | Switzerland | Health care | New to Top 10 |
Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd. | Japan | Financial | New to Top 10 |
Siemens AG | Germany | Industrial | Decreased |
Reckitt Benckiser plc | United Kingdom | Health care | New to Top 10 |
Banca Intesa S.p.A. | Italy | Financial | New to Top 10 |
Research In Motion Limited | United States | Information Technology | New to Top 10 |
See your advisor or www.ivyfunds.com for more information on the Fund's most recently published Top 10 Holdings.
Improved prospects overseas
Although housing indicators in the U.S. have weakened materially from their cycle highs, opinions remain mixed as to the vulnerability of the U.S. economy and the extent of any possible foreign impact. Economic momentum has clearly slowed in the U.S. in early 2007 while GDP trends remain steady to higher in most countries, highlighted by continued impressive economic growth in emerging Asia. Loan growth remains strong in most regions while wage and consumer inflation trends now range from mild to slightly elevated. Corporate profit growth remains generally healthy, particularly in Europe, but with some increased concern for a slowing trend this year.
Our outlook
We have remained aware of the risk of a global economic slowdown due to uncertainties centered around U.S. housing-related and mortgage finance industries. Because of this risk of a coordinated global slowdown, sector volatility has been more of an issue than country volatility. Therefore, our sector selections are now more defined. Financials and information technology remain our major sector choices, along with a preference for consumer staples rather than discretionary consumer stocks.
We believe that financial markets may tend to have periods of higher volatility in coming months as investors' expectations remain somewhat unsettled. We feel that market sentiment may occasionally shift toward risk aversion if U.S. financial and consumer trends become a larger global concern. We feel merger activity is likely to remain strong in 2007, especially in Continental Europe where most companies have abundant cash and low debt. Longer term, infrastructure development and emerging consumer needs remain strong global investment themes. We believe that stable growth companies should continue to outperform, particularly healthy market leaders and those with positive pricing power.
As with any mutual fund, the value of the Fund's shares will change, and you could lose money on your investment. International investing involves additional risks, including currency fluctuations, political or economic conditions affecting the foreign country, and differences in accounting standards and foreign regulations. These and other risks are more fully described in the Fund's prospectus.
The Fund's performance noted above is at net asset value (NAV), and does not include the effect of any applicable sales charges. If reflected, the sales charge would reduce the performance noted.
The opinions expressed in this report are those of the portfolio manager and are current only through the end of the period of the report as stated on the cover. The manager's views are subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions, and no forecasts can be guaranteed.
*Please note that effective Dec. 6, 2006, the Fund's name changed from Ivy International Fund to Ivy International Growth Fund.
Comparison of Change in Value of
$10,000 Investment
Ivy International Growth Fund, Class A Shares (1) | $ | 13,489 | ||
Morgan Stanley Capital International EAFE Growth Index | $ | 16,860 | ||
Morgan Stanley Capital International EAFE Index | $ | 21,485 | ||
Lipper International Large-Cap Growth Funds Universe Average | $ | 17,088 |
IVY INTERNATIONAL GROWTH FUND, | MORGAN STANLEY CAPITAL INTERNATIONAL EAFE INDEX (WITH | MORGAN STANLEY CAPITAL INTERNATIONAL EAFE GROWTH INDEX | LIPPER INTERNATIONAL LARGE-CAP GROWTH FUNDS | |||||
CLASS A SHARES | NET DIVIDENDS) | (WITH NET DIVIDENDS) | UNIVERSE AVERAGE | |||||
DEC | 1997 | 9,425 | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | |||
DEC | 1998 | 10,117 | 12,000 | 12,221 | 11,438 | |||
DEC | 1999 | 12,246 | 15,236 | 15,821 | 16,077 | |||
DEC | 2000 | 10,133 | 13,077 | 11,942 | 13,008 | |||
DEC | 2001 | 8,002 | 10,273 | 9,007 | 9,918 | |||
DEC | 2002 | 6,325 | 8,635 | 7,563 | 8,018 | |||
DEC | 2003 | 7,984 | 11,968 | 9,983 | 10,376 | |||
MARCH | 2004 | 8,255 | 12,487 | 10,379 | 10,746 | |||
MARCH | 2005 | 8,843 | 14,367 | 11,491 | 11,600 | |||
MARCH | 2006 | 11,577 | 17,874 | 14,316 | 14,781 | |||
MARCH | 2007 | 13,489 | 21,485 | 16,860 | 17,088 |
Please note that the performance of the Fund's other share classes will be greater or less than the performance shown above for Class A based on the differences in loads and fees paid by shareholders investing in the different classes.
(1)The value of the investment in the Fund is impacted by the sales load at the time of the investment and by the ongoing expenses of the Fund and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions.
Average Annual Total Return(2) | ||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Class A | Class B | Class C | Class Y | Advisor Class (3) | Class II (3) | |
1-year period ended 3-31-07 | 9.81% | 11.23% | 15.23% | 16.50% | 12.81% | 16.83% |
5-year period ended 3-31-07 | 9.60% | 9.48% | 9.73% | – | – | 11.07% |
10-year period ended 3-31-07 | 3.69% | 3.25% | 3.30% | – | – | 4.58% |
Since inception of Class (4) through 3-31-07 | – | – | – | 20.21% | 10.13% | – |
(2)Data quoted is past performance and is based on deduction of the maximum applicable sales load for each of the periods. Current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate and shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Please visit www.ivyfunds.com for the Fund's most recent month-end performance. Class A shares carry a maximum front-end sales load of 5.75%. Class B and Class C shares carry maximum contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) of 5% and 1%, respectively. (Accordingly, the Class C shares reflect no CDSC since it only applies to Class C shares redeemed within twelve months after purchase.) Class Y shares are not subject to sales charges.
(3)Advisor Class shares and Class II shares are no longer available for investment.
(4)7-24-03 for Class Y shares and 7-3-02 for Advisor Class shares (the date on which shares were first acquired by shareholders).
Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future performance. Indexes are unmanaged. The performance graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares.
SHAREHOLDER SUMMARY OF IVY INTERNATIONAL GROWTH FUND
Portfolio Highlights
On March 31, 2007, Ivy International Growth Fund had net assets totaling $238,232,853 invested in a diversified portfolio of:
94.73% | Foreign Common Stocks | |
2.71% | Domestic Common Stocks | |
2.56% | Cash and Cash Equivalents |
As a shareholder of the Fund, for every $100 you had invested on March 31, 2007, your Fund was invested by country and by industry, respectively, as follows:
Country Weightings
Japan | $ | 16.78 | |||
United Kingdom | $ | 13.61 | |||
Switzerland | $ | 12.10 | |||
Germany | $ | 11.73 | |||
France | $ | 8.40 | |||
Other Pacific Basin (1) | $ | 5.92 | |||
Other Europe (2) | $ | 5.72 | |||
Greece | $ | 5.54 | |||
Italy | $ | 5.48 | |||
Other (3) | $ | 4.64 | |||
Ireland | $ | 4.39 | |||
Hong Kong | $ | 3.13 | |||
Cash and Cash Equivalents | $ | 2.56 |
(1)Includes $1.61 Australia, $2.13 China and $2.18 South Korea.
(2)Includes $0.73 Austria, $1.34 Netherlands, $0.90 Norway, $1.58 Russia and $1.17 Sweden.
(3)Includes $0.60 Brazil, $1.33 Canada and $2.71 United States.
Sector Weightings
Financial Services Stocks | $ | 28.58 | |||
Capital Goods Stocks | $ | 11.69 | |||
Consumer Nondurables Stocks | $ | 11.67 | |||
Business Equipment and Services Stocks | $ | 7.65 | |||
Health Care Stocks | $ | 7.45 | |||
Technology Stocks | $ | 5.87 | |||
Consumer Durables Stocks | $ | 5.20 | |||
Energy Stocks | $ | 4.58 | |||
Raw Materials Stocks | $ | 4.35 | |||
Shelter Stocks | $ | 4.14 | |||
Miscellaneous Stocks | $ | 3.20 | |||
Retail Stocks | $ | 3.06 | |||
Cash and Cash Equivalents | $ | 2.56 |
The Investments of Ivy International Growth Fund | |||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
March 31, 2007 | |||||||
COMMON STOCKS | Shares | Value | |||||
Australia - 1.61% | |||||||
Novogen LTD (A)* | 474,580 | $ | 940,758 | ||||
QBE Insurance Group Limited (A) | 113,000 | 2,883,651 | |||||
3,824,409 | |||||||
Austria - 0.73% | |||||||
Erste Bank der oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG (A) | 22,450 | 1,748,400 | |||||
Brazil - 0.60% | |||||||
Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras, ADR | 14,300 | 1,422,993 | |||||
Canada - 1.33% | |||||||
Goldcorp Inc. (A) | 43,000 | 1,032,075 | |||||
Shoppers Drug Mart Corporation (A)(B) | 48,450 | 2,146,572 | |||||
3,178,647 | |||||||
China - 2.13% | |||||||
China Mobile Limited (A) | 170,000 | 1,545,850 | |||||
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Limited, H Shares (A)(B)* | 2,100,000 | 1,177,193 | |||||
SINA Corporation* | 70,000 | 2,349,900 | |||||
5,072,943 | |||||||
France - 8.40% | |||||||
AXA S.A. (A) | 57,000 | 2,416,784 | |||||
LVMH Moet Hennessy - Louis Vuitton (A) | 17,000 | 1,886,012 | |||||
Pernod Ricard (A) | 11,520 | 2,336,348 | |||||
SR.Teleperformance (A)(B) | 46,666 | 2,039,093 | |||||
TOTAL S.A. (A) | 51,000 | 3,573,318 | |||||
VINCI (A) | 50,000 | 7,749,235 | |||||
20,000,790 | |||||||
Germany - 11.73% | |||||||
Allianz Aktiengesellschaft, Registered Shares (A) | 14,800 | 3,044,657 | |||||
Bayer Aktiengesellschaft (A) | 30,000 | 1,915,201 | |||||
Deutsche Borse AG (A) | 15,600 | 3,583,505 | |||||
elexis AG (A) | 48,000 | 1,486,956 | |||||
Fresenius AG (A) | 29,550 | 2,348,716 | |||||
HOCHTIEF Aktiengesellschaft (A) | 25,000 | 2,538,105 | |||||
Merck Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien (A) | 11,400 | 1,470,020 | |||||
ProSieben- Sat.1 Meida Aktiengesellschaft (A) | 50,000 | 1,771,998 | |||||
SAP Aktiengesellschaft (A) | 74,700 | 3,333,904 | |||||
Siemens AG (A) | 42,750 | 4,569,160 | |||||
Vossloh AG (A) | 19,700 | 1,884,236 | |||||
27,946,458 | |||||||
Greece - 5.54% | |||||||
Bank of Cyprus Limited (A) | 250,000 | 3,793,799 | |||||
Greek Postal Savings Bank S.A. (A)* | 150,000 | 3,795,135 | |||||
Hellenic Exchanges Holding S.A. (A) | 150,000 | 3,442,472 | |||||
Piraeus Bank S.A. (A) | 62,500 | 2,170,748 | |||||
13,202,154 | |||||||
Hong Kong - 3.13% | |||||||
Agile Property Holdings Limited (A) | 2,600,000 | 2,562,232 | |||||
Cheung Kong (Holdings) Limited (A) | 200,000 | 2,531,516 | |||||
Esprit Holdings Limited (A) | 201,000 | 2,357,669 | |||||
7,451,417 | |||||||
Ireland - 4.39% | |||||||
Anglo Irish Bank Corporation plc (Great Britain) (A) | 360,000 | 7,694,466 | |||||
CRH public limited company (A) | 64,700 | 2,764,004 | |||||
10,458,470 | |||||||
Italy - 5.48% | |||||||
Banca Intesa S.p.A. (A) | 594,000 | 4,511,001 | |||||
Banca Italease S.p.A. (A) | 30,900 | 1,979,261 | |||||
Saipem S.p.A. (A) | 78,300 | 2,280,207 | |||||
UniCredito Italiano S.p.A. (A) | 450,001 | 4,283,062 | |||||
13,053,531 | |||||||
Japan - 16.78% | |||||||
Astellas Pharma Inc. (A) | 58,000 | 2,500,339 | |||||
Bank of Fukuoka, Ltd. (The) (A)(C) | 140,000 | 1,129,837 | |||||
Bank of Yokohama, Ltd. (The) (A) | 150,000 | 1,118,890 | |||||
Canon Inc. (A) | 79,200 | 4,254,379 | |||||
Central Japan Railway Company (A) | 110 | 1,250,849 | |||||
CREDIT SAISON CO., LTD. (A) | 35,000 | 1,152,410 | |||||
DENSO CORPORATION (A) | 28,000 | 1,040,733 | |||||
Daiwa Securities Group Inc. (A) | 145,000 | 1,750,976 | |||||
FANUC LTD (A) | 14,000 | 1,303,293 | |||||
Hoya Corporation (A) | 86,000 | 2,853,530 | |||||
Japan Tobacco Inc. (A) | 550 | 2,702,393 | |||||
Kirin Brewery Company, Limited (A) | 140,000 | 2,022,064 | |||||
Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd. (A) | 145,000 | 4,761,965 | |||||
Nintendo Co., Ltd. (A) | 6,000 | 1,743,890 | |||||
SUMCO Corporation (A) | 65,000 | 2,702,817 | |||||
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. (A) | 42,000 | 2,562,627 | |||||
Toyota Motor Corporation (A) | 80,000 | 5,125,594 | |||||
39,976,586 | |||||||
Netherlands - 1.34% | |||||||
ABN AMRO Holding N.V. (A) | 40,000 | 1,721,637 | |||||
Royal Numico N.V. (A) | 28,600 | 1,475,101 | |||||
3,196,738 | |||||||
Norway - 0.90% | |||||||
Statoil ASA (A) | 79,000 | 2,151,013 | |||||
Russia - 1.58% | |||||||
OAO LUKOIL, ADR | 43,500 | 3,762,750 | |||||
South Korea - 2.18% | |||||||
Kookmin Bank (A) | 30,000 | 2,691,327 | |||||
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (A) | 4,200 | 2,513,393 | |||||
5,204,720 | |||||||
Sweden - 1.17% | |||||||
H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB (A) | 48,500 | 2,792,146 | |||||
Switzerland - 12.10% | |||||||
Compagnie Financiere Richemont SA (A) | 42,550 | 2,379,354 | |||||
Credit Suisse Group, Registered Shares (A) | 56,800 | 4,076,007 | |||||
Holcim Ltd, Registered Shares (A) | 32,700 | 3,274,978 | |||||
Nestle S.A., Registered Shares (A) | 13,000 | 5,062,955 | |||||
Nobel Biocare Holding AG (A) | 4,500 | 1,640,538 | |||||
Novartis AG, Registered Shares (A)(C) | 70,000 | 3,824,100 | |||||
Roche Holdings AG, Genussschein (A) | 28,500 | 5,042,587 | |||||
SGS SA (A) | 2,000 | 2,388,183 | |||||
Swatch Group Ltd (The), Bearer Shares (A) | 4,300 | 1,136,794 | |||||
28,825,496 | |||||||
United Kingdom - 13.61% | |||||||
BAE SYSTEMS plc (A) | 285,000 | 2,579,845 | |||||
BHP Billiton Plc (A) | 129,200 | 2,880,603 | |||||
British American Tobacco p.l.c. (A) | 141,000 | 4,408,938 | |||||
Diageo plc (A) | 85,000 | 1,722,012 | |||||
IG Group Holdings plc (A)(B) | 272,000 | 1,591,042 | |||||
Intertek Group plc (A) | 187,000 | 3,335,803 | |||||
Michael Page International plc (A) | 130,000 | 1,369,916 | |||||
Prudential plc (A) | 85,500 | 1,207,199 | |||||
Reckitt Benckiser plc (A) | 87,500 | 4,556,054 | |||||
Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc (The) (A) | 100,000 | 3,904,205 | |||||
Safestore Holdings Limited (A)(B)* | 205,000 | 1,012,555 | |||||
Standard Chartered PLC (A) | 42,500 | 1,224,393 | |||||
WPP Group plc (A) | 173,000 | 2,621,367 | |||||
32,413,932 | |||||||
United States - 2.71% | |||||||
Research In Motion Limited* | 32,850 | 4,483,861 | |||||
streetTRACKS Gold Trust* | 30,000 | 1,972,800 | |||||
6,456,661 | |||||||
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS - 97.44% | $ | 232,140,254 | |||||
(Cost: $174,096,607) | |||||||
SHORT-TERM SECURITIES - 1.22% | Principal Amount in Thousands | ||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Security and Commodity Brokers | |||||||
Greenwich Capital Holdings Inc. (Royal Bank of Scotland PLC (The)), | |||||||
5.39%, 4-2-07 | $ | 2,891 | $ | 2,890,567 | |||
(Cost: $2,890,567) | |||||||
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES - 98.66% | $ | 235,030,821 | |||||
(Cost: $176,987,174) | |||||||
CASH AND OTHER ASSETS, NET OF LIABILITIES - 1.34% | 3,202,032 | ||||||
NET ASSETS - 100.00% | $ | 238,232,853 | |||||
Notes to Schedule of Investments | ||||||||||
Certain acronyms may be used within the body of the Fund's holdings. The definitions of these acronyms are as follows: ADR - American Depositary Receipts; CMO - Collateralized Mortgage Obligation; GDR - Global Depositary Receipts and REMIC - Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduit. | ||||||||||
*No dividends were paid during the preceding 12 months. | ||||||||||
(A)Listed on an exchange outside the United States. | ||||||||||
(B)Securities were purchased pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933 and may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. These securities have been determined to be liquid under guidelines established by the Board of Trustees. At March 31, 2007, the total value of these securities amounted to $7,966,455, or 3.34% of net assets at March 31, 2007. | ||||||||||
(C)Securities valued in good faith by the Valuation Committee appointed by the Board of Tustees. | ||||||||||
See Note 1 to financial statements for security valuation and other significant accounting policies concerning investments. | ||||||||||
See Note 3 to financial statements for cost and unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investments owned for Federal income tax purposes. |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
IVY INTERNATIONAL GROWTH FUND
March 31, 2007
(In Thousands, Except for Per Share Amounts)
ASSETS | ||||
Investment securities - at value (cost - $176,987) (Notes 1 and 3) | $ | 235,031 | ||
Receivables: | ||||
Investment securities sold | 4,565 | |||
Dividends and interest | 1,018 | |||
Fund shares sold | 189 | |||
Prepaid and other assets | 43 | |||
Total assets | 240,846 | |||
LIABILITIES | ||||
Payable for investment securities purchased | 1,444 | |||
Payable to Fund shareholders | 592 | |||
Accrued management fee (Note 2) | 169 | |||
Due to custodian | 98 | |||
Accrued service fee (Note 2) | 81 | |||
Accrued shareholder servicing (Note 2) | 76 | |||
Accrued distribution fee (Note 2) | 43 | |||
Accrued accounting services fee (Note 2) | 6 | |||
Accrued administrative fee (Note 2) | 2 | |||
Other | 102 | |||
Total liabilities | 2,613 | |||
Total net assets | $ | 238,233 | ||
NET ASSETS | ||||
Capital paid in (shares authorized - unlimited) | $ | 451,365 | ||
Accumulated undistributed income (loss): | ||||
Accumulated undistributed net investment income | 251 | |||
Accumulated undistributed net realized loss on investment transactions | (271,471 | ) | ||
Net unrealized appreciation in value of investments | 58,088 | |||
Net assets applicable to outstanding units of capital | $ | 238,233 | ||
Net asset value per share (net assets divided by shares outstanding): | ||||
Class A | $34.60 | |||
Class B | $31.79 | |||
Class C | $31.71 | |||
Class Y | $34.59 | |||
Advisor Class | $32.66 | |||
Class II | $34.98 | |||
Capital shares outstanding: | ||||
Class A | 4,770 | |||
Class B | 360 | |||
Class C | 1,780 | |||
Class Y | 143 | |||
Advisor Class | – | * | ||
Class II | 9 |
*Not shown due to rounding.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Statement of Operations
IVY INTERNATIONAL GROWTH FUND
For the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2007
(In Thousands)
INVESTMENT INCOME | ||||
Income (Note 1B): | ||||
Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $403) | $ | 4,249 | ||
Interest and amortization | 324 | |||
Total income | 4,573 | |||
Expenses (Note 2): | ||||
Investment management fee | 1,934 | |||
Shareholder servicing: | ||||
Class A | 336 | |||
Class B | 58 | |||
Class C | 270 | |||
Class Y | 9 | |||
Advisor Class | – | * | ||
Class II | – | * | ||
Distribution fee: | ||||
Class A | 12 | |||
Class B | 89 | |||
Class C | 413 | |||
Service fee: | ||||
Class A | 298 | |||
Class B | 30 | |||
Class C | 138 | |||
Class Y | 11 | |||
Custodian fees | 129 | |||
Accounting services fee | 71 | |||
Audit fees | 51 | |||
Administrative fee | 23 | |||
Other | 166 | |||
Total expenses | 4,038 | |||
Net investment income | 535 | |||
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS (NOTES 1 AND 3) | ||||
Realized net gain on securities | 34,557 | |||
Realized net gain on foreign currency transactions | 27 | |||
Realized net gain on investments | 34,584 | |||
Unrealized depreciation in value of investments during the period | (1,366 | ) | ||
Net gain on investments | 33,218 | |||
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | $ | 33,753 | ||
*Not shown due to rounding.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
IVY INTERNATIONAL GROWTH FUND
(In Thousands)
For the fiscal year ended March 31, | ||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2007 | 2006 | |||||||
INCREASE IN NET ASSETS | ||||||||
Operations: | ||||||||
Net investment income | $ | 535 | $ | 212 | ||||
Realized net gain on investments | 34,584 | 21,213 | ||||||
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (1,366 | ) | 19,510 | |||||
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | 33,753 | 40,935 | ||||||
Distributions to shareholders from (Note 1F):(1 ) | ||||||||
Net investment income: | ||||||||
Class A | (236 | ) | (831 | ) | ||||
Class B | (– | ) | (– | ) | ||||
Class C | (– | ) | (– | ) | ||||
Class Y | (8 | ) | (3 | ) | ||||
Advisor Class | (– | ) | (– | ) | ||||
Class II | (1 | ) | (2 | ) | ||||
Realized gains on investment transactions: | ||||||||
Class A | (– | ) | (– | ) | ||||
Class B | (– | ) | (– | ) | ||||
Class C | (– | ) | (– | ) | ||||
Class Y | (– | ) | (– | ) | ||||
Advisor Class | (– | ) | (– | ) | ||||
Class II | (– | ) | (– | ) | ||||
(245 | ) | (836 | ) | |||||
Capital share transactions (Note 5) | (26,372 | ) | 41,908 | |||||
Total increase | 7,136 | 82,007 | ||||||
NET ASSETS | ||||||||
Beginning of period | 231,097 | 149,090 | ||||||
End of period | $ | 238,233 | $ | 231,097 | ||||
Undistributed net investment income (loss) | $ | 251 | $ | (66 | ) | |||
(1)See "Financial Highlights" on pages 183 - 188.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Financial Highlights
IVY INTERNATIONAL GROWTH FUND
Class A Shares
For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
For the fiscal year ended March 31, | For the fiscal period ended | For the fiscal year ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 3-31-04 | 2003 | 2002 | |||||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 29.74 | $ | 22.86 | $ | 21.34 | $ | 20.64 | $ | 16.35 | $ | 20.69 | ||||||||
Income (loss) from investment operations: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income (loss) | 0.19 | 0.08 | (0.02 | ) | (0.01 | ) | (0.02 | ) | 0.06 | (1) | ||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | 4.72 | 6.97 | 1.54 | 0.71 | 4.31 | (4.40 | )(1) | |||||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 4.91 | 7.05 | 1.52 | 0.70 | 4.29 | (4.34 | ) | |||||||||||||
Less distributions from: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income | (0.05 | ) | (0.17 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | ||||||||
Capital gains | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | ||||||||
Total distributions | (0.05 | ) | (0.17 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | ||||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 34.60 | $ | 29.74 | $ | 22.86 | $ | 21.34 | $ | 20.64 | $ | 16.35 | ||||||||
Total return(2) | 16.51 | % | 30.92 | % | 7.12 | % | 3.39 | % | 26.24 | % | - -20.96 | % | ||||||||
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | $165 | $156 | $122 | $125 | $124 | $127 | ||||||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | 1.46 | % | 1.59 | % | 1.61 | % | 1.69 | %(3) | 1.81 | % | 1.89 | % | ||||||||
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | 0.55 | % | 0.25 | % | - -0.15 | % | - -0.26 | %(3) | - -0.07 | % | 0.32 | % | ||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 97 | % | 75 | % | 76 | % | 27 | % | 136 | % | 34 | % |
(1)Based on average weekly shares outstanding.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Financial Highlights
IVY INTERNATIONAL GROWTH FUND
Class B Shares
For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
For the fiscal year ended March 31, | For the fiscal period ended | For the fiscal year ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 3-31-04 | 2003 | 2002 | |||||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 27.58 | $ | 21.30 | $ | 20.12 | $ | 19.52 | $ | 15.62 | $ | 20.03 | ||||||||
Income (loss) from investment operations: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment loss | (0.15 | )(1) | (0.17 | )(1) | (0.22 | )(1) | (0.07 | ) | (0.23 | ) | (0.12 | )(1) | ||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) �� on investments | 4.36 | (1) | 6.45 | (1) | 1.40 | (1) | 0.67 | 4.13 | (4.29 | )(1) | ||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 4.21 | 6.28 | 1.18 | 0.60 | 3.90 | (4.41 | ) | |||||||||||||
Less distributions from: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | ||||||||
Capital gains | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | ||||||||
Total distributions | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | ||||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 31.79 | $ | 27.58 | $ | 21.30 | $ | 20.12 | $ | 19.52 | $ | 15.62 | ||||||||
Total return | 15.23 | % | 29.48 | % | 5.87 | % | 3.08 | % | 24.97 | % | - -22.00 | % | ||||||||
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | $11 | $13 | $17 | $49 | $55 | $68 | ||||||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | 2.55 | % | 2.74 | % | 2.75 | % | 2.75 | %(2) | 2.84 | % | 2.85 | % | ||||||||
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets | - -0.53 | % | - -0.72 | % | - -1.09 | % | - -1.35 | %(2) | - -1.06 | % | - -0.64 | % | ||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 97 | % | 75 | % | 76 | % | 27 | % | 136 | % | 34 | % |
(1)Based on average weekly shares outstanding.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Financial Highlights
IVY INTERNATIONAL GROWTH FUND
Class C Shares
For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
For the fiscal year ended March 31, | For the fiscal period ended | For the fiscal year ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 3-31-04 | 2003 | 2002 | |||||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 27.52 | $ | 21.20 | $ | 20.00 | $ | 19.39 | $ | 15.52 | $ | 19.90 | ||||||||
Income (loss) from investment operations: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment loss | (0.15 | )(1) | (0.09 | )(1) | (0.32 | ) | (0.07 | ) | (0.20 | ) | (0.11 | )(1) | ||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | 4.34 | (1) | 6.41 | (1) | 1.52 | 0.68 | 4.07 | (4.27 | )(1) | |||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 4.19 | 6.32 | 1.20 | 0.61 | 3.87 | (4.38 | ) | |||||||||||||
Less distributions from: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | ||||||||
Capital gains | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | ||||||||
Total distributions | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | ||||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 31.71 | $ | 27.52 | $ | 21.20 | $ | 20.00 | $ | 19.39 | $ | 15.52 | ||||||||
Total return | 15.23 | % | 29.81 | % | 6.00 | % | 3.15 | % | 24.94 | % | - -22.00 | % | ||||||||
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | $57 | $56 | $9 | $11 | $12 | $14 | ||||||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | 2.54 | % | 2.43 | % | 2.64 | % | 2.67 | %(2) | 2.80 | % | 2.83 | % | ||||||||
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets | - -0.53 | % | - -0.39 | % | - -1.14 | % | - -1.25 | %(2) | - -0.94 | % | - -0.62 | % | ||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 97 | % | 75 | % | 76 | % | 27 | % | 136 | % | 34 | % |
(1)Based on average weekly shares outstanding.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Financial Highlights
IVY INTERNATIONAL GROWTH FUND
Class Y Shares
For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
For the fiscal year ended March 31, | For the fiscal period ended | For the period from 7-24-03(1) to | ||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 3-31-04 | 12-31-03 | ||||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 29.74 | $ | 22.86 | $ | 21.35 | $ | 20.65 | $ | 17.69 | ||||||||
Income (loss) from investment operations: | ||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income (loss) | 0.28 | 0.18 | (2) | (0.09 | ) | (0.02 | ) | 0.02 | ||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | 4.63 | 6.87 | (2) | 1.60 | 0.72 | 2.94 | ||||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 4.91 | 7.05 | 1.51 | 0.70 | 2.96 | |||||||||||||
Less distributions from: | ||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income | (0.06 | ) | (0.17 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | ||||||||
Capital gains | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | ||||||||
Total distributions | (0.06 | ) | (0.17 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | ||||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 34.59 | $ | 29.74 | $ | 22.86 | $ | 21.35 | $ | 20.65 | ||||||||
Total return | 16.50 | % | 30.95 | % | 7.07 | % | 3.39 | % | 16.73 | % | ||||||||
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | $4,960 | $6,144 | $229 | $140 | $135 | |||||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | 1.46 | % | 1.58 | % | 1.66 | % | 1.76 | %(3) | 0.59 | %(3) | ||||||||
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | 0.65 | % | 0.81 | % | - -0.33 | % | - -0.32 | %(3) | 0.24 | %(3) | ||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 97 | % | 75 | % | 76 | % | 27 | % | 136 | %(4) |
(1)Commencement of operations of the class.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Financial Highlights
IVY INTERNATIONAL GROWTH FUND
Advisor Class Shares(1)
For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
For the fiscal year ended March 31, | For the fiscal period ended | For the fiscal year ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 3-31-04 | 2003 | 2002(2) | |||||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 28.96 | $ | 22.84 | $ | 21.66 | $ | 21.00 | $ | 16.85 | $ | 20.67 | ||||||||
Income (loss) from investment operations: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment loss | (0.79 | ) | (0.75 | ) | (0.38 | ) | (0.08 | ) | (1.00 | ) | (0.24 | ) | ||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | 4.49 | 6.87 | 1.56 | 0.74 | 5.15 | (3.58 | ) | |||||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 3.70 | 6.12 | 1.18 | 0.66 | 4.15 | (3.82 | ) | |||||||||||||
Less distributions from: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | ||||||||
Capital gains | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | ||||||||
Total distributions | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | ||||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 32.66 | $ | 28.96 | $ | 22.84 | $ | 21.66 | $ | 21.00 | $ | 16.85 | ||||||||
Total return | 12.81 | % | 26.80 | % | 5.45 | % | 3.14 | % | 25.00 | % | - -18.71 | % | ||||||||
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $1 | $2 | ||||||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | 4.66 | % | 4.71 | % | 3.11 | % | 2.35 | %(3) | 2.72 | % | 3.46 | % | ||||||||
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets | - -2.68 | % | - -3.03 | % | - -1.75 | % | - -1.58 | %(3) | - -0.98 | % | - -1.24 | % | ||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 97 | % | 75 | % | 76 | % | 27 | % | 136 | % | 34 | % |
(1)See Note 5 to financial statements.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Financial Highlights
IVY INTERNATIONAL GROWTH FUND
Class II Shares(1)
For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
For the fiscal year ended March 31, | For the fiscal period ended | For the fiscal year ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 3-31-04 | 2003 | 2002 | |||||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 30.07 | $ | 23.13 | $ | 21.58 | $ | 20.86 | $ | 16.48 | $ | 20.85 | ||||||||
Income (loss) from investment operations: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income (loss) | 0.39 | 0.15 | (2) | 0.29 | (0.00 | ) | (0.08 | ) | 0.14 | (2) | ||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | 4.66 | 7.02 | (2) | 1.26 | 0.72 | 4.46 | (4.51) | (2) | ||||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 5.05 | 7.17 | 1.55 | 0.72 | 4.38 | (4.37 | ) | |||||||||||||
Less distributions from: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income | (0.14 | ) | (0.23 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | ||||||||
Capital gains | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | ||||||||
Total distributions | (0.14 | ) | (0.23 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | ||||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 34.98 | $ | 30.07 | $ | 23.13 | $ | 21.58 | $ | 20.86 | $ | 16.48 | ||||||||
Total return | 16.83 | % | 31.12 | % | 7.18 | % | 3.45 | % | 26.58 | % | - -20.95 | % | ||||||||
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | $303 | $299 | $345 | $669 | $684 | $1,304 | ||||||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | 1.20 | % | 1.39 | % | 1.47 | % | 1.38 | %(3) | 1.66 | % | 1.51 | % | ||||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 0.81 | % | 0.51 | % | 0.20 | % | 0.04 | %(3) | 0.06 | % | 0.70 | % | ||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 97 | % | 75 | % | 76 | % | 27 | % | 136 | % | 34 | % |
(1)See Note 5 to financial statements.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Managers' Discussion of
Ivy Mortgage Securities Fund
March 31, 2007
Ivy Mortgage Securities Fund is subadvised by Advantus Capital Management, Inc.
MATURITY | ||||
SHORT | INTERMED | LONG | ||
X | HIGH | CREDIT QUALITY | ||
MEDIUM | ||||
LOW |
This diagram shows the Fund's fixed-income investment style by displaying the average credit quality of the bonds owned and the Fund's interest rate sensitivity, as measured by average maturity. Shaded areas reflect quarterly data for the past three years. Source: Morningstar
The Fund increased 6.52 percent (Class A shares at net asset value), less than its benchmark index and slightly more than the average of its peer group (based on net asset value returns) for the 12 months ended March 31, 2007. In comparison, the Lehman Brothers Mortgage-Backed Securities Index (reflecting the performance of securities that generally represent the mortgage-backed securities market) increased 6.92 percent, while the Lipper U.S. Mortgage Funds Universe Average (reflecting the performance of the universe of funds with similar investment objectives) increased 6.00 percent.
Subprime mortgage market affected results
This past fiscal year we took a more positive view on housing and the economy than others and continued to invest in what we felt were high-quality securities that provided bargains. While this worked for most of the fiscal period, it did not work in the final fiscal quarter, and this contributed negatively to our results. We are typically overweight in asset-backed securities (ABS) and commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS), and that strategy worked to our benefit for the first three quarters of the fiscal year.
However, concerns about the subprime lending market leaked into the CMBS and ABS sectors in the last few weeks of the final quarter of the fiscal year, widening spreads, increasing risk premiums and detracting from our performance. We remained in the higher quality portion of these sectors, so the concerns in the subprime market did not hurt the Fund's portfolio as much as others in our peer group.
High interest rates, sagging housing prices
Interest rates increased a bit, but short-term rates rose more, inverting the yield curve. The somewhat minor changes gave us fewer opportunities to enhance performance through duration positioning. Notably, the housing market slowed substantially in 2006, causing many market participants to position themselves for an economic slowdown late in the year and into 2007. We continued to invest in the ABS and CMBS sectors; this is a core strategy of ours. We believe this diversification will enhance the return of the portfolio throughout market cycles.
Our outlook
We expect that the Federal Reserve will remain on hold for the next couple of meetings, even though the housing weakness continues to cause concern that it will significantly drag down the economy. We still do not see the subprime problems and potentially broader impact on housing values and consumer confidence as cause for a U.S. recession. We have a positive outlook on higher-rated ABS and CMBS, which we feel have plenty of protection in terms of excess collateral. However, we will be watching closely as this cycle plays out.
In our view, the bond market is likely to remain choppy over the next few quarters. The credit markets are starting to pull back. Whenever this happens, the weakest borrowers are often the first to be uncovered and then caution enters back into the psychology of the markets. Lending caution will be a welcome return that we hope will lead to higher risk premiums for structured finance securities. We believe we are well positioned for such an environment and are alert to the potential hazards that can develop along the way. As always, we will attempt to add value in the portfolio through relative value security selection and this will not change in the future environment we envision. However, as values change among securities and sectors, we will attempt to be sharp to reassess and re-price risk in the markets and take advantage of the opportunities that arise.
Portfolio Characteristics | |
---|---|
As of 3-31-07 | |
Average maturity | 5.65 years |
Effective duration | 3.71 years |
Weighted average bond rating | AAA |
As with any mutual fund, the value of the Fund's shares will change, and you could lose money on your investment. The risks incurred by mortgage securities include, but are not limited to, reinvestment of pre-paid loans at lower rates of return. In addition, the net asset value of mortgage securities may fluctuate in response to changes in interest rates and are not guaranteed. Fixed-income securities are subject to interest rate risk and, as such, the Fund's net asset value may fall as interest rates rise. These and other risks are more fully described in the Fund's prospectus.
The Fund's performance noted above is at net asset value (NAV), and does not include the effect of any applicable sales charges. If reflected, the sales charge would reduce the performance noted.
Certain U.S. government securities in which the Fund may invest, such as Treasury securities and securities issued by the Government National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae), are backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government. However, other U.S. government securities in which the Fund may invest, such as securities issued by the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae), the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac) and the Federal Home Loan Banks (FHLB) are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government, are not insured or guaranteed by the U.S. government and, instead, may be supported only by the right of the issuer to borrow from the U.S. Treasury or by the credit of the issuer.
The opinions expressed in this report are those of the portfolio managers and are current only through the end of the period of the report as stated on the cover. The managers' views are subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions, and no forecasts can be guaranteed.
Comparison of Change in Value of
$10,000 Investment
Ivy Mortgage Securities Fund, Class A Shares (1) | $ | 16,508 | ||
Lehman Brothers Mortgage-Backed Securities Index | $ | 17,263 | ||
Lipper U.S. Mortgage Funds Universe Average | $ | 16,253 |
IVY MORTGAGE SECURITIES FUND, | LEHMAN BROTHERS MORTGAGE-BACKED | LIPPER U.S. MORTGAGE FUNDS | ||||
CLASS A SHARES | SECURITIES INDEX | UNIVERSE AVERAGE | ||||
SEPT | 1997 | 9,425 | 10,000 | 10,000 | ||
SEPT | 1998 | 10,277 | 10,863 | 10,863 | ||
SEPT | 1999 | 10,480 | 11,110 | 10,960 | ||
SEPT | 2000 | 11,286 | 11,934 | 11,670 | ||
SEPT | 2001 | 12,855 | 13,407 | 13,024 | ||
SEPT | 2002 | 13,868 | 14,394 | 13,959 | ||
SEPT | 2003 | 14,452 | 14,898 | 14,396 | ||
MARCH | 2004 | 14,843 | 15,326 | 14,754 | ||
MARCH | 2005 | 15,158 | 15,724 | 15,015 | ||
MARCH | 2006 | 15,498 | 16,145 | 15,333 | ||
MARCH | 2007 | 16,508 | 17,263 | 16,253 |
Please note that the performance of the Fund's other share classes will be greater or less than the performance shown above for Class A based on the differences in loads and fees paid by shareholders investing in the different classes.
(1)The value of the investment in the Fund is impacted by the sales load at the time of the investment and by the ongoing expenses of the Fund and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions.
Average Annual Total Return(2) | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Class A | Class B | Class C | Class Y | |
1-year period ended 3-31-07 | 0.40% | 1.45% | 5.69% | 6.66% |
5-year period ended 3-31-07 | 3.79% | – | – | – |
10-year period ended 3-31-07 | 5.88% | – | – | – |
Since inception of Class (3) through 3-31-07 | – | 2.11% | 3.13% | 4.05% |
(2)Data quoted is past performance and is based on deduction of the maximum applicable sales load for each of the periods. Current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate and shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Please visit www.ivyfunds.com for the Fund's most recent month-end performance. Class A shares carry a maximum front-end sales load of 5.75%. Class B and Class C shares carry maximum contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) of 5% and 1%, respectively. (Accordingly, the Class C shares reflect no CDSC since it only applies to Class C shares redeemed within twelve months after purchase.) Class Y shares are not subject to sales charges.
(3)12-8-03 for Class B, Class C and Class Y shares (the date on which shares were first acquired by shareholders).
Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future performance. Indexes are unmanaged. The performance graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares.
The Advantus Mortgage Securities Fund merged into the Ivy Mortgage Securities Fund on December 8, 2003. The performance shown for periods prior to this date is that of the Advantus Mortgage Securities Fund Class A shares, restated to reflect current sales charges applicable to Ivy Mortgage Securities Fund Class A shares. Performance has not been restated to reflect the fees and expenses applicable to the Ivy Mortgage Securities Fund. If these expenses were reflected, performance shown would differ.
SHAREHOLDER SUMMARY OF IVY MORTGAGE SECURITIES FUND
Portfolio Highlights
On March 31, 2007, Ivy Mortgage Securities Fund had net assets totaling $321,503,458 invested in a diversified portfolio of:
56.38% | Corporate Bonds | |
41.62% | United States Government Agency Obligations | |
2.00% | Cash and Cash Equivalents |
On March 31, 2007, the breakdown of bonds (by ratings) held by the Fund was as follows:
AAA | 66.23 | % | |||
AA | 11.91 | % | |||
A | 5.87 | % | |||
BBB | 8.60 | % | |||
BB | 4.67 | % | |||
Non-Rated | 0.72 | % | |||
Cash and Cash Equivalents | 2.00 | % |
Ratings reflected in the wheel are taken from the following sources in order of preference: Standard & Poor's, Moody's or management's internal ratings, where no other ratings are available.
The Investments of Ivy Mortgage Securities Fund | ||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
March 31, 2007 | ||||||||
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES | Principal Amount in Thousands | Value | ||||||
Finance Companies | ||||||||
ABFS Mortgage Loan Trust: 2001-2, | ||||||||
6.99%, 12-25-31** | $ | 1,309 | $ | 1,335,402 | ||||
2002-4, | ||||||||
7.423%, 12-15-33** | 1,485 | 1,488,323 | ||||||
Aames Mortgage Trust 2001-4, | ||||||||
6.65%, 1-25-32** | 634 | 637,241 | ||||||
Asset Securitization Corporation: | ||||||||
1.41211%, 10-13-26 (Interest Only) (A)** | 4,255 | 197,685 | ||||||
2.39226%, 8-13-29 (Interest Only)** | 7,236 | 394,505 | ||||||
6.88605%, 2-14-43** | 1,430 | 1,556,648 | ||||||
Associates Manufactured Housing Contract Pass-Through Certificates, | ||||||||
7.9%, 3-15-27 | 1,712 | 1,749,668 | ||||||
Auburn Funding, LLC, | ||||||||
6.92%, 1-25-12 (B)** | 1,920 | 1,854,000 | ||||||
Banc of America Alternative Loan Trust: 2004-11, | ||||||||
6.0%, 12-25-34 | 1,220 | 1,213,772 | ||||||
2005-6, | ||||||||
6.0%, 7-25-35 | 926 | 923,260 | ||||||
2005-8: | ||||||||
5.57424%, 9-25-35** | 2,072 | 2,020,163 | ||||||
5.57424%, 9-25-35** | 411 | 395,968 | ||||||
2005-10, | ||||||||
5.66861%, 11-25-35** | 1,168 | 1,054,244 | ||||||
2005-12, | ||||||||
5.80715%, 1-25-36** | 1,651 | 1,602,353 | ||||||
2006-4: | ||||||||
6.22497%, 5-25-36** | 903 | 840,847 | ||||||
6.22497%, 5-25-36** | 646 | 644,066 | ||||||
2006-6, | ||||||||
6.0%, 6-25-46 | 3,070 | 3,098,962 | ||||||
Banc of America Commercial Mortgage Inc., Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates: Series 2002-2, | ||||||||
6.2%, 7-11-43 (A) | 1,200 | 1,237,255 | ||||||
Series 2003-1, | ||||||||
4.9%, 9-11-36 (A) | 1,000 | 971,422 | ||||||
Series 2004-6, | ||||||||
5.104%, 12-10-42 (A)** | 800 | 780,830 | ||||||
Banc of America Commercial Mortgage Trust 2007-1, | ||||||||
5.451%, 1-15-49 | 1,000 | 1,003,177 | ||||||
Banc of America Funding 2004-2 Trust, | ||||||||
6.5%, 7-20-32 | 1,228 | 1,250,335 | ||||||
Banc of America Funding Corporation, | ||||||||
5.01027%, 9-20-34** | 1,374 | 1,337,976 | ||||||
Banc of America Mortgage 2005-J Trust, | ||||||||
5.09274%, 11-25-35** | 2,372 | 2,351,645 | ||||||
Banc of America Mortgage 2007-1 Trust, | ||||||||
6.0%, 3-25-37 | 3,640 | 3,628,409 | ||||||
Banc of America Mortgage Alternative Loan Trust 2003-5, | ||||||||
5.5%, 7-25-33 (B) | 1,288 | 1,174,888 | ||||||
Banc of America Mortgage Trust: 2003-9, | ||||||||
5.5%, 12-25-33 | 823 | 737,848 | ||||||
2004-2: | ||||||||
5.0%, 3-25-19 | 309 | 301,716 | ||||||
5.0%, 3-25-19 | 241 | 231,692 | ||||||
2004-3: | ||||||||
4.875%, 4-25-19 | 417 | 404,749 | ||||||
4.875%, 4-25-19 | 223 | 213,756 | ||||||
2004-7, | ||||||||
5.75%, 8-25-34 | 1,177 | 1,166,908 | ||||||
Banc of America Structured Securities Trust 2002-X1 F, | ||||||||
6.274%, 10-11-33 (A) | 1,750 | 1,802,559 | ||||||
Banco Hipotecario Nacional: | ||||||||
7.916%, 7-25-09 (B) | 23 | 233 | ||||||
2.57%, 3-25-11 (B) | 10 | 100 | ||||||
7.54%, 5-31-17 (B) | - | * | 1 | |||||
Bank of America, N.A.-First Union National Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust, | ||||||||
6.25%, 4-11-37 (A) | 1,750 | 1,802,809 | ||||||
BankAmerica Manufactured Housing Contract Trust: | ||||||||
7.8%, 10-10-26 | 2,000 | 2,040,853 | ||||||
7.015%, 1-10-28 | 1,256 | 1,270,260 | ||||||
Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage Securities Inc.: Series 2001-TOP2 Trust Fund: | ||||||||
7.25921%, 2-15-35 (A)** | 3,000 | 3,202,143 | ||||||
7.59921%, 2-15-35 (A)** | 795 | 867,054 | ||||||
Series 2000-WF1 Trust Fund, | ||||||||
6.5%, 2-15-32 | 1,015 | 1,042,587 | ||||||
Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust 2002-TOP6, | ||||||||
6.0%, 10-15-36 (A) | 938 | 932,494 | ||||||
Bear Stearns Mortgage Securities Inc., | ||||||||
8.0%, 11-25-29 | 473 | 471,104 | ||||||
BlackRock Capital Finance, | ||||||||
7.75%, 9-25-26 (A) | 629 | 627,961 | ||||||
C-Bass: 2005-CB3 Trust, | ||||||||
5.109%, 12-25-34** | 1,254 | 1,187,397 | ||||||
2006-CB2 Trust, | ||||||||
5.717%, 12-25-36 ** | 562 | 559,899 | ||||||
2006-MH1 Trust, | ||||||||
5.97%, 9-25-36 (A)** | 1,445 | 1,461,495 | ||||||
CHL Mortgage Pass-Through Trust: 2002-32, | ||||||||
5.52488%, 1-25-33** | 1,420 | 1,352,645 | ||||||
2003-28, | ||||||||
4.15%, 8-25-33 | 1,500 | 1,428,345 | ||||||
2003-HYB2, | ||||||||
3.96079%, 7-19-33** | 2,156 | 2,078,797 | ||||||
COMM 2006-CNL2, | ||||||||
5.75556%, 2-5-19 (A)** | 925 | 917,732 | ||||||
CSAB Mortgage-Backed Trust 2006-2, | ||||||||
6.08%, 9-25-36** | 3,540 | 3,561,660 | ||||||
CSFB Commercial Mortgage Trust 2003-C4, | ||||||||
5.322%, 8-15-36 (A)** | 1,000 | 975,721 | ||||||
CWHEQ Home Equity Loan Trust, Series 2006-S3, | ||||||||
6.518%, 1-25-29** | 2,135 | 2,185,744 | ||||||
Capital Auto Receivables Asset Trust 2006-1, | ||||||||
7.16%, 1-15-13 (A) | 1,140 | 1,153,531 | ||||||
Centex Home Equity Loan Trust 2005-C, | ||||||||
5.048%, 6-25-35** | 2,301 | 2,233,676 | ||||||
Chase Mortgage Finance Trust: Series 2003-S2, | ||||||||
5.0%, 3-25-18 | 1,847 | 1,830,706 | ||||||
Series 2003-S11, | ||||||||
5.5%, 10-25-33 | 909 | 890,997 | ||||||
CitiMortgage Alternative Loan Trust, Series 2006-A7, | ||||||||
0.0%, 12-25-36 ** | 3,417 | 3,237,880 | ||||||
Collateralized Mortgage Obligation Trust, | ||||||||
5.0%, 7-1-18 | 35 | 34,469 | ||||||
Conseco Finance Securitizations Corp., | ||||||||
6.981%, 6-15-32 | 1,200 | 1,203,442 | ||||||
CountryPlace Manufactured Housing Contract Trust 2005-1, | ||||||||
4.8%, 12-15-35 (B)** | 1,275 | 1,254,455 | ||||||
Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-10, | ||||||||
4.915%, 2-25-36** | 5,000 | 4,885,393 | ||||||
Credit Suisse Commercial Mortgage Trust Series 2006-C5, | ||||||||
5.311%, 12-15-39 | 1,000 | 993,545 | ||||||
Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp., | ||||||||
6.0%, 11-25-18 | 531 | 533,130 | ||||||
DLJ Commercial Mortgage Corp. 1998-CG1, | ||||||||
7.16768%, 6-10-31 (A)** | 1,640 | 1,795,201 | ||||||
FFCA Secured Lending Corporation: | ||||||||
6.42%, 2-18-22 (B)** | 1,500 | 1,419,482 | ||||||
6.67%, 2-18-22 (B)** | 1,000 | 937,786 | ||||||
First Horizon Mortgage Pass-Through Trust 2003-8, | ||||||||
5.12334%, 10-25-33** | 374 | 317,872 | ||||||
Flagstar Home Equity Loan Trust 2007-1, | ||||||||
5.997%, 1-25-35 (B)** | 1,630 | 1,630,945 | ||||||
Ford Credit Auto Owner Trust 2006-B, | ||||||||
7.12%, 2-15-13 (A) | 635 | 647,209 | ||||||
GMAC Commercial Mortgage Securities, | ||||||||
5.94%, 7-1-13 (A) | 200 | 198,525 | ||||||
Global Mortgage Securitization 2005-A Ltd. and Global Mortgage Securitization 2005-A LLC: | ||||||||
5.39725%, 4-25-32** | 1,255 | 1,135,350 | ||||||
5.25%, 4-25-32 | 807 | 765,492 | ||||||
Global Mortgage Securitization Ltd. and Global Mortgage Securitization, LLC: | ||||||||
5.25%, 11-25-32 (B) | 520 | 508,423 | ||||||
5.25%, 11-25-32 (B) | 1,116 | 1,084,692 | ||||||
Green Tree Financial Corporation: | ||||||||
7.65%, 4-15-19 | 778 | 807,539 | ||||||
8.3%, 11-15-19 | 605 | 629,041 | ||||||
9.1%, 4-15-25 | 1,075 | 1,173,607 | ||||||
9.0%, 6-15-25 | 1,052 | 1,110,903 | ||||||
Hilton Hotel Pool Trust: | ||||||||
5.82%, 10-3-15 (A)** | 500 | 504,682 | ||||||
7.653%, 10-3-15 (A) | 1,955 | 2,054,218 | ||||||
Home Equity Loan Trust 2003-HS2, | ||||||||
5.09%, 7-25-33** | 248 | 245,035 | ||||||
Hometown Commercial Capital, LLC Hometown Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Notes 2006-1, | ||||||||
5.506%, 11-11-38 | 2,380 | 2,391,179 | ||||||
Impac CMB Trust Series 2003-2F, | ||||||||
6.0%, 1-25-33** | 949 | 938,075 | ||||||
J.P. Morgan Alternative Loan Trust 2006-A6, | ||||||||
5.95%, 11-25-36** | 2,500 | 2,529,327 | ||||||
J.P. Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp., | ||||||||
6.2207%, 10-12-37 (A) | 2,300 | 2,395,942 | ||||||
J.P. Morgan Mortgage Acquisition Trust: 2006-CW2, | ||||||||
6.337%, 8-25-36** | 2,725 | 2,767,247 | ||||||
2006-WF1, | ||||||||
6.41%, 7-25-36** | 2,510 | 2,568,819 | ||||||
J.P. Morgan Mortgage Trust: 2004-A3, | ||||||||
4.29613%, 7-25-34** | 1,500 | 1,460,169 | ||||||
2005-S2: | ||||||||
5.66819%, 9-25-35** | 2,254 | 2,219,311 | ||||||
6.5%, 9-25-35 | 2,610 | 2,673,352 | ||||||
2006-A2, | ||||||||
3.81639%, 8-25-34** | 2,153 | 2,081,091 | ||||||
2006-S3: | ||||||||
6.187%, 8-25-36 | 1,211 | 1,216,532 | ||||||
6.5%, 8-25-36 | 1,810 | 1,842,720 | ||||||
2007-A1, | ||||||||
4.81906%, 7-25-35** | 2,197 | 2,133,154 | ||||||
2007-A2, | ||||||||
5.732%, 4-25-37** | 4,000 | 4,003,920 | ||||||
LB-UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust 2003-C3, | ||||||||
4.846%, 2-15-37 (A)** | 300 | 290,628 | ||||||
Lehman Mortgage Trust Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-5, | ||||||||
6.89049%, 9-25-36** | 2,014 | 2,076,405 | ||||||
Lehman XS Trust, Series 2005-8, | ||||||||
5.69%, 12-25-35 | 3,057 | 3,061,858 | ||||||
MASTR Asset Securitization Trust: 2003-6, | ||||||||
5.5%, 7-25-33 | 1,722 | 1,694,946 | ||||||
2003-10, | ||||||||
5.5%, 11-25-33 | 1,502 | 1,472,485 | ||||||
Metropolitan Asset Funding, Inc., | ||||||||
6.98%, 5-20-12 (A) | 23 | 23,131 | ||||||
Mid-State Capital Corporation 2004-1 Trust: | ||||||||
6.005%, 8-15-37 | 363 | 369,813 | ||||||
6.497%, 8-15-37 | 1,319 | 1,333,376 | ||||||
Morgan Stanley Dean Witter Capital I Inc. Trust 2002-WL1, | ||||||||
6.52157%, 4-25-17** | 284 | 287,907 | ||||||
Morgan Stanley Dean Witter Capital I Trust 2002-IQ3, | ||||||||
6.45164%, 9-15-37 (A)** | 768 | 802,753 | ||||||
Multi Security Asset Trust LP, Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-RR4: | ||||||||
1.05881%, 11-28-35 (Interest Only) (B)** | 33,100 | 781,128 | ||||||
5.88%, 11-28-35 (B)** | 680 | 652,543 | ||||||
5.88%, 11-28-35 (B)** | 340 | 332,626 | ||||||
NationsLink Funding Corporation, Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 1998-2, | ||||||||
5.0%, 8-20-30 (A) | 1,000 | 958,076 | ||||||
Nomura Asset Securities Corporation, Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 1998-D6, | ||||||||
6.0%, 3-15-30 (A) | 1,650 | 1,709,639 | ||||||
Oakwood Mortgage Investors, Inc.; | ||||||||
8.1%, 10-15-21 (A) | 393 | 395,470 | ||||||
7.375%, 8-15-27 | 351 | 354,215 | ||||||
Origen Manufactured Housing Contract Trust: 2004-A: | ||||||||
5.7%, 1-15-35 | 543 | 538,279 | ||||||
5.91%, 1-15-35 | 1,600 | 1,593,135 | ||||||
2004-B, | ||||||||
4.75%, 8-15-21 | 400 | 387,151 | ||||||
2005-A, | ||||||||
4.97%, 10-15-21 | 935 | 915,078 | ||||||
2005-B: | ||||||||
5.605%, 5-15-22 | 360 | 358,877 | ||||||
5.91%, 1-15-37 | 600 | 592,354 | ||||||
PHH Alternative Mortgage Trust, Series 2007-1, Class II-B-2, | ||||||||
6.0%, 2-25-37 | 1,572 | 1,531,124 | ||||||
Prudential Home Mortgage Securities: | ||||||||
6.97999%, 9-28-08 (A)** | 6 | 6,399 | ||||||
6.73%, 4-28-24 (B)** | 3 | 3,357 | ||||||
8.04625%, 9-28-24 (A)** | 26 | 26,156 | ||||||
RALI Series: 2003-QS10 Trust, | ||||||||
5.5%, 5-25-33 | 2,202 | 2,168,634 | ||||||
2003-QS11 Trust, | ||||||||
5.75%, 6-25-33 | 2,517 | 2,491,553 | ||||||
RAMP Series 2005-RS1 Trust, | ||||||||
5.145%, 1-25-35** | 1,075 | 1,046,497 | ||||||
RASC Series 2003-KS10 Trust, | ||||||||
6.41%, 12-25-33 | 351 | 336,336 | ||||||
RESI Finance Limited Partnership 2003-C and RESI Finance DE Corporation 2003-C, | ||||||||
6.72%, 9-10-35 (B)** | 1,441 | 1,464,694 | ||||||
RFMSI Series 2004-S5 Trust: | ||||||||
4.5%, 5-25-19 | 349 | 333,064 | ||||||
4.5%, 5-25-19 | 174 | 163,651 | ||||||
Salomon Brothers Mortgage Securities VII, Inc., Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 1997-HUD1 | ||||||||
7.75%, 12-25-30** | 1,373 | 1,412,080 | ||||||
Structured Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2005-21 | ||||||||
5.4%, 11-25-35** | 1,575 | 1,510,395 | ||||||
Structured Asset Mortgage Investments, Inc.: | ||||||||
5.93982%, 4-30-30** | 21 | 20,692 | ||||||
5.93982%, 4-30-30** | 9 | 9,638 | ||||||
Structured Asset Securities Corporation: | ||||||||
5.54%, 11-25-32** | 275 | 272,617 | ||||||
5.25%, 8-25-33 | 1,320 | 1,254,703 | ||||||
5.25%, 8-25-33 | 575 | 539,741 | ||||||
5.63%, 5-25-34** | 1,100 | 1,088,918 | ||||||
6.0%, 6-25-34** | 2,750 | 2,737,937 | ||||||
Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc.: | ||||||||
7.955%, 12-7-24 | 766 | 804,336 | ||||||
7.525%, 11-7-26 | 915 | 921,610 | ||||||
Wachovia Bank Commercial Mortgage Trust (The), | ||||||||
4.942%, 11-15-34 (A) | 964 | 934,124 | ||||||
Washington Mutual MSC Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series 2002-MS11 Trust, | ||||||||
5.60223%, 12-25-32 ** | 975 | 960,599 | ||||||
Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities: 2003-2 Trust, | ||||||||
5.25%, 2-25-18 | 280 | 263,765 | ||||||
2003-4 Trust, | ||||||||
5.5%, 6-25-33 | 947 | 878,958 | ||||||
2003-9 Trust, | ||||||||
5.25%, 8-25-33 (A) | 1,145 | 969,746 | ||||||
2004-1 Trust (The), | ||||||||
5.5%, 2-25-34 | 1,651 | 1,618,673 | ||||||
2005-16 Trust, | ||||||||
5.75%, 1-25-36 | 500 | 499,123 | ||||||
TOTAL CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES - 56.38% | $ | 181,258,363 | ||||||
(Cost: $182,846,651) | ||||||||
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS | Principal Amount in Thousands | |||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Agency Obligations - 0.22% | ||||||||
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, | ||||||||
2.75%, 3-15-08 (C) | $ 200 | 195,754 | ||||||
Federal National Mortgage Association, | ||||||||
5.0%, 9-15-08 (C) | 500 | 500,542 | ||||||
696,296 | ||||||||
Mortgage-Backed Obligations - 41.40% | ||||||||
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation Agency REMIC/CMO, | ||||||||
5.0%, 6-15-31 | 2,000 | 1,941,707 | ||||||
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation Fixed Rate Participation Certificates: | ||||||||
9.85668%, 3-15-09** | 456 | 476,998 | ||||||
5.5%, 12-1-17 | 734 | 737,621 | ||||||
5.5%, 9-1-19 | 1,296 | 1,299,828 | ||||||
5.5%, 5-1-20 | 1,722 | 1,726,443 | ||||||
5.5%, 6-1-20 | 1,380 | 1,383,654 | ||||||
3.5%, 2-15-30 | 2,000 | 1,901,422 | ||||||
6.5%, 9-1-32 | 1,202 | 1,247,182 | ||||||
5.3%, 1-15-33 | 207 | 203,951 | ||||||
5.0%, 7-15-33 | 2,268 | 2,222,373 | ||||||
5.5%, 5-1-34 | 1,340 | 1,330,858 | ||||||
5.5%, 5-1-34 | 947 | 939,383 | ||||||
6.5%, 5-1-34 | 911 | 932,830 | ||||||
5.5%, 10-1-34 | 1,102 | 1,092,602 | ||||||
5.5%, 3-1-35 | 1,000 | 989,375 | ||||||
5.0%, 5-15-35 | 2,196 | 2,057,778 | ||||||
5.5%, 7-1-35 | 3,028 | 2,998,967 | ||||||
5.0%, 8-1-35 | 942 | 911,345 | ||||||
5.5%, 10-1-35 | 1,724 | 1,716,553 | ||||||
5.0%, 12-1-35 | 896 | 866,964 | ||||||
Federal National Mortgage Association Fixed Rate Pass-Through Certificates: | ||||||||
5.5%, 1-1-17 | 1,496 | 1,505,103 | ||||||
6.0%, 1-1-18 | 447 | 454,628 | ||||||
5.5%, 2-1-18 | 471 | 473,959 | ||||||
5.5%, 3-1-18 | 2,189 | 2,199,611 | ||||||
5.5%, 4-1-18 | 1,110 | 1,112,429 | ||||||
5.0%, 5-1-18 | 1,451 | 1,435,424 | ||||||
5.0%, 10-1-18 | 1,426 | 1,410,329 | ||||||
5.5%, 9-1-19 | 374 | 375,514 | ||||||
5.5%, 2-1-24 | 554 | 552,428 | ||||||
6.0%, 8-1-29 | 443 | 449,786 | ||||||
7.0%, 11-1-31 | 212 | 221,926 | ||||||
6.5%, 2-1-32 | 195 | 202,603 | ||||||
6.5%, 2-1-32 | 157 | 162,211 | ||||||
6.5%, 2-1-32 | 134 | 139,218 | ||||||
7.0%, 2-1-32 | 272 | 285,323 | ||||||
7.0%, 3-1-32 | 377 | 396,032 | ||||||
6.5%, 4-1-32 | 83 | 85,167 | ||||||
6.5%, 5-1-32 | 156 | 162,262 | ||||||
6.5%, 5-1-32 | 93 | 95,178 | ||||||
6.5%, 7-1-32 | 725 | 752,241 | ||||||
6.0%, 9-1-32 | 159 | 161,582 | ||||||
6.5%, 9-1-32 | 93 | 95,396 | ||||||
6.0%, 10-1-32 | 1,045 | 1,061,928 | ||||||
6.0%, 10-1-32 | 1,031 | 1,049,456 | ||||||
6.5%, 10-1-32 | 70 | 72,434 | ||||||
6.0%, 11-1-32 | 899 | 915,235 | ||||||
6.0%, 11-1-32 | 526 | 535,103 | ||||||
6.0%, 3-1-33 | 1,355 | 1,379,032 | ||||||
6.0%, 3-1-33 | 1,251 | 1,273,111 | ||||||
6.0%, 3-1-33 | 884 | 899,884 | ||||||
6.0%, 3-1-33 | 263 | 267,976 | ||||||
5.5%, 4-1-33 | 1,806 | 1,791,714 | ||||||
5.5%, 5-1-33 | 579 | 574,141 | ||||||
5.5%, 5-1-33 | 308 | 305,760 | ||||||
6.0%, 6-1-33 | 1,913 | 1,935,379 | ||||||
6.0%, 6-1-33 | 915 | 926,196 | ||||||
6.5%, 8-1-33 | 49 | 50,239 | ||||||
6.0%, 10-1-33 | 316 | 319,631 | ||||||
5.0%, 11-1-33 | 1,799 | 1,743,104 | ||||||
6.0%, 12-1-33 | 529 | 536,088 | ||||||
5.0%, 1-1-34 | 1,732 | 1,677,402 | ||||||
5.5%, 1-1-34 | 895 | 887,999 | ||||||
5.5%, 1-1-34 | 722 | 715,583 | ||||||
5.5%, 2-1-34 | 3,650 | 3,611,219 | ||||||
5.0%, 3-1-34 | 1,018 | 986,279 | ||||||
5.0%, 3-1-34 | 421 | 407,768 | ||||||
5.5%, 3-1-34 | 2,481 | 2,463,097 | ||||||
5.5%, 4-1-34 | 2,070 | 2,055,754 | ||||||
5.5%, 4-1-34 | 1,711 | 1,696,169 | ||||||
5.5%, 4-1-34 | 660 | 653,781 | ||||||
5.0%, 5-1-34 | 196 | 189,461 | ||||||
5.5%, 7-1-34 | 1,914 | 1,900,723 | ||||||
6.0%, 8-1-34 | 668 | 675,121 | ||||||
5.5%, 9-1-34 | 1,419 | 1,407,176 | ||||||
6.0%, 9-1-34 | 929 | 938,050 | ||||||
6.5%, 9-1-34 | 1,209 | 1,239,557 | ||||||
5.5%, 10-1-34 | 2,083 | 2,065,981 | ||||||
5.5%, 11-1-34 | 764 | 757,645 | ||||||
6.0%, 11-1-34 | 434 | 438,762 | ||||||
6.5%, 11-1-34 | 88 | 89,968 | ||||||
6.0%, 12-1-34 | 5,136 | 5,188,159 | ||||||
5.5%, 1-1-35 | 724 | 717,565 | ||||||
4.5%, 2-1-35 | 479 | 451,190 | ||||||
5.5%, 2-1-35 | 2,635 | 2,623,042 | ||||||
5.5%, 2-1-35 | 2,050 | 2,033,472 | ||||||
5.5%, 2-1-35 | 1,263 | 1,252,202 | ||||||
6.5%, 3-1-35 | 1,343 | 1,381,012 | ||||||
5.0%, 4-1-35 | 1,000 | 965,938 | ||||||
6.0%, 4-1-35 | 1,781 | 1,795,638 | ||||||
5.141%, 6-1-35** | 1,150 | 1,146,024 | ||||||
6.0%, 6-1-35 | 2,923 | 2,951,950 | ||||||
4.656%, 7-1-35** | 1,375 | 1,371,327 | ||||||
5.0%, 7-1-35 | 855 | 827,205 | ||||||
5.5%, 7-1-35 | 848 | 839,534 | ||||||
5.5%, 10-1-35 | 1,786 | 1,771,137 | ||||||
5.5%, 10-1-35 | 999 | 990,650 | ||||||
5.5%, 2-1-36 | 1,762 | 1,736,405 | ||||||
6.5%, 2-1-36 | 723 | 738,269 | ||||||
6.5%, 6-1-36 | 1,331 | 1,357,909 | ||||||
6.0%, 8-1-36 | 2,132 | 2,148,263 | ||||||
6.0%, 11-1-36 | 2,433 | 2,451,201 | ||||||
Government National Mortgage Association Fixed Rate Pass-Through Certificates: | ||||||||
7.875%, 5-15-17 | 642 | 653,114 | ||||||
6.25%, 7-15-24 | 286 | 293,607 | ||||||
5.5%, 3-16-32 | 4,575 | 4,595,011 | ||||||
5.0%, 7-15-34 | 959 | 934,071 | ||||||
5.5%, 12-15-34 | 1,143 | 1,137,852 | ||||||
5.5%, 12-15-34 | 668 | 664,977 | ||||||
5.0%, 1-15-35 | 1,922 | 1,870,855 | ||||||
5.5%, 4-1-35 | 4,000 | 3,977,500 | ||||||
6.0%, 4-1-37 | 1,875 | 1,899,023 | ||||||
Government National Mortgage Association Agency REMIC/CMO (Interest Only): | ||||||||
1.15857%, 3-16-34** | 7,776 | 341,471 | ||||||
0.87693%, 7-16-40** | 4,291 | 150,457 | ||||||
0.30261%, 3-16-42** | 18,432 | 254,979 | ||||||
0.94562%, 6-17-45** | 19,829 | 1,071,541 | ||||||
United States Department of Veterans Affairs, Guaranteed REMIC Pass-Through Certificates, Vendee Mortgage Trust: 1995-1 Class 1, | ||||||||
7.21129%, 2-15-25** | 239 | 248,925 | ||||||
1995-1 Class 2, | ||||||||
7.7925%, 2-15-25 | 79 | 83,040 | ||||||
133,114,605 | ||||||||
TOTAL UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS - 41.62% | $ | 133,810,901 | ||||||
(Cost: $135,723,591) | ||||||||
SHORT-TERM SECURITIES | ||||||||
Capital Equipment - 2.18% | ||||||||
Caterpillar Inc., | ||||||||
5.3%, 4-9-07 | 7,000 | 6,991,756 | ||||||
Finance Companies - 1.64% | ||||||||
ED&F Man Treasury Management PLC (Rabobank Nederland), | ||||||||
5.35%, 4-5-07 | 5,290 | 5,286,855 | ||||||
Utilities - Telephone - 1.66% | ||||||||
AT&T Inc. | ||||||||
5.41%, 4-2-07 | 5,344 | 5,343,197 | ||||||
TOTAL SHORT-TERM SECURITIES - 5.48% | $ | 17,621,808 | ||||||
(Cost: $17,621,808) | ||||||||
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES - 103.48% | $ | 332,691,072 | ||||||
(Cost: $336,192,050) | ||||||||
LIABILITIES, NET OF CASH AND OTHER ASSETS - (3.48%) | (11,187,614 | ) | ||||||
NET ASSETS - 100.00% | $ | 321,503,458 | ||||||
Notes to Schedule of Investments | |||||||||||||
Certain acronyms may be used within the body of the Fund's holdings. The definitions of these acronyms are as follows: ADR - American Depositary Receipts; CMO - Collateralized Mortgage Obligation; GDR - Global Depositary Receipts and REMIC - Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduit. | |||||||||||||
*Not shown due to rounding. | |||||||||||||
**Variable rate security. Interest rate disclosed is that which is in effect at March 31, 2007. | |||||||||||||
(A)Securities were purchased pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933 and may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. These securities have been determined to be liquid under guidelines established by the Board of Trustees. At March 31, 2007, the total value of these securities amounted to $30,642,590, or 9.53% of net assets. |
(B)Illiquid security. At March 31, 2007, the total value of illiquid securities amounted to $13,099,353, or 4.07% of net assets. | |||||||||||
(C)Securities serve as collateral for the following open futures contracts at March 31, 2007. (See Note 7 to financial statements): | |||||||||||
Description | Type | Number of Contracts | Expiration Date | Market Value | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation | ) | |||||
United States 5 Year Treasury Note | Short | 7 | 6-29-07 | $ 740,578 | $ | 2,012 | |||||
United States 10 Year Treasury Note | Short | 108 | 6-20-07 | 11,677,500 | (11,509 | ) | |||||
$12,418,078 | $ | (9,497 | ) | ||||||||
See Note 1 to financial statements for security valuation and other significant accounting policies concerning investments. | |||||||||||
See Note 3 to financial statements for cost and unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investments owned for Federal income tax purposes. |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
IVY MORTGAGE SECURITIES FUND
March 31, 2007
(In Thousands, Except for Per Share Amounts)
ASSETS | ||||
Investment securities - at value (cost - $336,192) (Notes 1 and 3) | $ | 332,691 | ||
Receivables: | ||||
Interest | 1,489 | |||
Investment securities sold | 991 | |||
Fund shares sold | 969 | |||
Variation margin receivable | 14 | |||
Prepaid and other assets | 54 | |||
Total assets | 336,208 | |||
LIABILITIES | ||||
Payable for investment securities purchased | 13,599 | |||
Payable to Fund shareholders | 515 | |||
Dividends payable | 151 | |||
Accrued management fee (Note 2) | 136 | |||
Accrued shareholder servicing (Note 2) | 105 | |||
Accrued service fee (Note 2) | 72 | |||
Due to custodian | 43 | |||
Accrued distribution fee (Note 2) | 19 | |||
Accrued accounting services fee (Note 2) | 8 | |||
Other | 57 | |||
Total liabilities | 14,705 | |||
Total net assets | $ | 321,503 | ||
NET ASSETS | ||||
Capital paid in (shares authorized - unlimited) | $ | 325,953 | ||
Accumulated undistributed income (loss): | ||||
Accumulated undistributed net investment income | – | |||
Accumulated undistributed net realized loss on investment transactions | (940 | ) | ||
Net unrealized depreciation in value of investments | (3,510 | ) | ||
Net assets applicable to outstanding units of capital | $ | 321,503 | ||
Net asset value per share (net assets divided by shares outstanding): | ||||
Class A | $10.59 | |||
Class B | $10.59 | |||
Class C | $10.59 | |||
Class Y | $10.59 | |||
Capital shares outstanding: | ||||
Class A | 26,208 | |||
Class B | 1,085 | |||
Class C | 1,821 | |||
Class Y | 1,246 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Statement of Operations
IVY MORTGAGE SECURITIES FUND
For the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2007
(In Thousands)
INVESTMENT INCOME | ||||
Income (Note 1B): | ||||
Interest and amortization | $ | 17,780 | ||
Expenses (Note 2): | ||||
Investment management fee | 1,472 | |||
Shareholder servicing: | ||||
Class A | 741 | |||
Class B | 58 | |||
Class C | 59 | |||
Class Y | 14 | |||
Service fee: | ||||
Class A | 564 | |||
Class B | 27 | |||
Class C | 47 | |||
Class Y | 23 | |||
Distribution fee: | ||||
Class A | 75 | |||
Class B | 81 | |||
Class C | 140 | |||
Accounting services fee | 97 | |||
Custodian fees | 26 | |||
Audit fees | 24 | |||
Legal fees | 7 | |||
Other | 153 | |||
Total expenses | 3,608 | |||
Net investment income | 14,172 | |||
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS (NOTES 1 AND 3) | ||||
Realized net loss on securities | (153 | ) | ||
Realized net gain on futures | 42 | |||
Realized net loss on investments | (111 | ) | ||
Unrealized appreciation in value of securities during the period | 3,643 | |||
Unrealized depreciation in value of futures contracts during the period | (9 | ) | ||
Unrealized appreciation in value of investments during the period | 3,634 | |||
Net gain on investments | 3,523 | |||
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | $ | 17,695 | ||
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
IVY MORTGAGE SECURITIES FUND
(In Thousands)
For the fiscal year ended March 31, | ||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2007 | 2006 | |||||||
INCREASE IN NET ASSETS | ||||||||
Operations: | ||||||||
Net investment income | $ | 14,172 | $ | 11,152 | ||||
Realized net loss on investments | (111 | ) | (761 | ) | ||||
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 3,634 | (5,078 | ) | |||||
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | 17,695 | 5,313 | ||||||
Distributions to shareholders from (Note 1F): (1) | ||||||||
Net investment income: | ||||||||
Class A | (12,512 | ) | (9,905 | ) | ||||
Class B | (422 | ) | (323 | ) | ||||
Class C | (765 | ) | (623 | ) | ||||
Class Y | (473 | ) | (301 | ) | ||||
Realized gains on investment transactions: | ||||||||
Class A | (– | ) | (– | ) | ||||
Class B | (– | ) | (– | ) | ||||
Class C | (– | ) | (– | ) | ||||
Class Y | (– | ) | (– | ) | ||||
(14,172 | ) | (11,152 | ) | |||||
Capital share transactions (Note 5) | 38,091 | 72,999 | ||||||
Total increase | 41,614 | 67,160 | ||||||
NET ASSETS | ||||||||
Beginning of period | 279,889 | 212,729 | ||||||
End of period | $ | 321,503 | $ | 279,889 | ||||
Undistributed net investment income (loss) | $ | – | $ | (– | )* | |||
*Not shown due to rounding.
(1)See "Financial Highlights" on pages 210 - 213.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Financial Highlights
IVY MORTGAGE SECURITIES FUND
Class A Shares
For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
For the fiscal year ended March 31, | For the fiscal period ended | For the fiscal year ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 3-31-04 | 2003 | 2002 | |||||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 10.44 | $ | 10.68 | $ | 10.96 | $ | 10.97 | $ | 11.07 | $ | 10.99 | ||||||||
Income (loss) from investment operations: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income | 0.51 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 0.25 | 0.59 | 0.70 | ||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | 0.15 | (0.24 | ) | (0.27 | ) | 0.03 | (0.12 | ) | 0.11 | |||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 0.66 | 0.24 | 0.22 | 0.28 | 0.47 | 0.81 | ||||||||||||||
Less distributions from: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income | (0.51 | ) | (0.48 | ) | (0.49 | ) | (0.25 | ) | (0.57 | ) | (0.72 | ) | ||||||||
Capital gains | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.01 | ) | (0.04 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | ||||||||
Tax return of capital | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.01 | ) | ||||||||
Total distributions | (0.51 | ) | (0.48 | ) | (0.50 | ) | (0.29 | ) | (0.57 | ) | (0.73 | ) | ||||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 10.59 | $ | 10.44 | $ | 10.68 | $ | 10.96 | $ | 10.97 | $ | 11.07 | ||||||||
Total return(1) | 6.52 | % | 2.24 | % | 2.12 | % | 2.70 | % | 4.19 | %(2) | 7.88 | % | ||||||||
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | $278 | $243 | $188 | $134 | $91 | $67 | ||||||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including reimbursement | 1.14 | % | 1.05 | % | 0.95 | % | 1.05 | %(3)(4) | 0.97 | % | 0.95 | % | ||||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets including reimbursement | 4.90 | % | 4.51 | % | 4.59 | % | 4.56 | %(3)(4) | 5.27 | % | 6.24 | % | ||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding reimbursement | 1.14 | % (5) | 1.16 | % | 1.23 | % | 1.38 | %(3)(4) | 1.12 | % | 1.21 | % | ||||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets excluding reimbursement | 4.90 | % (5) | 4.40 | % | 4.31 | % | 4.22 | %(3)(4) | 5.12 | % | 5.98 | % | ||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 121 | % | 154 | % | 200 | % | 57 | % | 83 | % | 99 | % |
(1)Total return calculated without taking into account the sales load deducted on an initial purchase.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Financial Highlights
IVY MORTGAGE SECURITIES FUND
Class B Shares
For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
For the fiscal year ended March 31, | For the period from 12-8-03(1) to | |||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 3-31-04 | |||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 10.44 | $ | 10.68 | $ | 10.96 | $ | 10.87 | ||||||
Income (loss) from investment operations: | ||||||||||||||
Net investment income | 0.40 | 0.36 | 0.37 | 0.12 | ||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | 0.15 | (0.24 | ) | (0.27 | ) | 0.13 | ||||||||
Total from investment operations | 0.55 | 0.12 | 0.10 | 0.25 | ||||||||||
Less distributions from: | ||||||||||||||
Net investment income | (0.40 | ) | (0.36 | ) | (0.37 | ) | (0.12 | ) | ||||||
Capital gains | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.01 | ) | (0.04 | ) | ||||||
Total distributions | (0.40 | ) | (0.36 | ) | (0.38 | ) | (0.16 | ) | ||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 10.59 | $ | 10.44 | $ | 10.68 | $ | 10.96 | ||||||
Total return | 5.45 | % | 1.12 | % | 0.92 | % | 2.32 | % | ||||||
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | $12 | $11 | $7 | $1 | ||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | 2.16 | % | 2.16 | % | 2.16 | % | 1.89 | %(2) | ||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 3.88 | % | 3.41 | % | 3.29 | % | 3.59 | %(2) | ||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 121 | % | 154 | % | 200 | % | 57 | %(3) |
(1)Commencement of operations of the class.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Financial Highlights
IVY MORTGAGE SECURITIES FUND
Class C Shares
For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
For the fiscal year ended March 31, | For the period from 12-8-03(1) to | |||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 3-31-04 | |||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 10.44 | $ | 10.68 | $ | 10.96 | $ | 10.87 | ||||||
Income (loss) from investment operations: | ||||||||||||||
Net investment income | 0.42 | 0.38 | 0.38 | 0.12 | ||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | 0.15 | (0.24 | ) | (0.27 | ) | 0.13 | ||||||||
Total from investment operations | 0.57 | 0.14 | 0.11 | 0.25 | ||||||||||
Less distributions from: | ||||||||||||||
Net investment income | (0.42 | ) | (0.38 | ) | (0.38 | ) | (0.12 | ) | ||||||
Capital gains | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.01 | ) | (0.04 | ) | ||||||
Total distributions | (0.42 | ) | (0.38 | ) | (0.39 | ) | (0.16 | ) | ||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 10.59 | $ | 10.44 | $ | 10.68 | $ | 10.96 | ||||||
Total return | 5.69 | % | 1.34 | % | 1.05 | % | 2.32 | % | ||||||
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | $19 | $19 | $12 | $2 | ||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | 1.93 | % | 1.93 | % | 2.03 | % | 1.86 | %(2) | ||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 4.11 | % | 3.63 | % | 3.41 | % | 3.61 | %(2) | ||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 121 | % | 154 | % | 200 | % | 57 | %(3) |
(1)Commencement of operations of the class.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Financial Highlights
IVY MORTGAGE SECURITIES FUND
Class Y Shares
For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
For the fiscal year ended March 31, | For the period from 12-8-03(1) to | |||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 3-31-04 | |||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 10.44 | $ | 10.68 | $ | 10.96 | $ | 10.87 | ||||||
Income (loss) from investment operations: | ||||||||||||||
Net investment income | 0.52 | 0.48 | 0.48 | 0.15 | ||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | 0.15 | (0.24 | ) | (0.27 | ) | 0.13 | ||||||||
Total from investment operations | 0.67 | 0.24 | 0.21 | 0.28 | ||||||||||
Less distributions from: | ||||||||||||||
Net investment income | (0.52 | ) | (0.48 | ) | (0.48 | ) | (0.15 | ) | ||||||
Capital gains | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.01 | ) | (0.04 | ) | ||||||
Total distributions | (0.52 | ) | (0.48 | ) | (0.49 | ) | (0.19 | ) | ||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 10.59 | $ | 10.44 | $ | 10.68 | $ | 10.96 | ||||||
Total return | 6.66 | % | 2.26 | % | 1.95 | % | 2.56 | % | ||||||
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | $13 | $7 | $6 | $3 | ||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | 1.00 | % | 1.03 | % | 1.12 | % | 1.09 | %(2) | ||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 5.04 | % | 4.53 | % | 4.41 | % | 4.38 | %(2) | ||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 121 | % | 154 | % | 200 | % | 57 | %(3) |
(1)Commencement of operations of the class.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Manager's Discussion of
Ivy Pacific Opportunities Fund
March 31, 2007
Below, Frederick Jiang, CFA, CPA, portfolio manager of the Ivy Pacific Opportunities Fund, discusses positioning, performance and results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007. He has managed the Fund for two years and has 12 years of industry experience.
STYLE | ||||
VALUE | BLEND | GROWTH | ||
X | LARGE | CAPITALIZATION | ||
MEDIUM | ||||
SMALL |
This diagram shows the Fund's equity investment style and the size of companies in the Fund, as measured by market capitalization. Shaded areas reflect quarterly data for the past three years. Source: Morningstar
The Fund rose 22.60 percent (Class A shares at net asset value) for the fiscal year. This was less than the 23.55 percent increase of the Morgan Stanley Capital International Asia Free (Excluding Japan) Index (an index that generally reflects the performance of the Asian stock markets). The Lipper Pacific Ex-Japan Funds Universe Average (reflecting the universe of funds with similar investment objectives) increased 23.98 percent for the same period.
We believe that specific stock selection was the primary factor affecting our relative results. During the period, many of our stock selections in the Greater China Region (China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Singapore) served us well, as we recorded strong relative returns in those markets. Some, however, did not. We generally benefited from our stock selections in financials, consumer stables and materials more than other sectors.
Liquidity abundant
The biggest surprise for Asian equity markets during the fiscal period was that the rising inflation and interest rate profile in developed economies did not slow the money flow into emerging markets, as typically seen in previous economic cycles. Liquidity remained abundant in the Asian market throughout the year, so much that some local markets reported record-high inflows including China and India, the two largest and fastest growing economies in the region. These delivered strong positive returns relative to the global market. Smaller markets such as the Philippines and Malaysia also recorded strong capital inflows and robust performance for investors. Only one market, Pakistan, recorded a negative return in the fiscal year, after rising exponentially in the previous year. We believe that the strong capital inflow into Asia was the result of high economic growth and cheap stock valuations in the region.
Returns not tied to regional politics
Another surprise was that emerging market investors were not discouraged by the political turmoil and capital controls initiated in Thailand. We believe that foreign investors now have a better understanding and higher confidence in the Asian market, and realize that problems in one specific country no longer easily spread to the rest of the region.
Over the past 12 months, Asia Pacific markets continued to be heavily influenced by strong Chinese macroeconomic factors. China managed to grow its economy at an accelerated speed. The reported 2006 GDP growth rate of 10.5 percent was once again much higher than market expectations. Strong Chinese demand boosted export growth throughout Asia. At the same time, Chinese currency appreciation helped to attract more capital inflow into Asian markets. Most Asian currencies have since appreciated against major world currencies, adding to the positive return of Asian equities when valued in U.S. dollar terms.
The political situation in the region remained relatively stable in the fiscal year, with the exception of Thailand and Taiwan, where political uncertainties reduced positive equity returns. Indonesia and the Philippines saw the biggest improvement in the region as a return to political stability and a more balanced fiscal situation helped reduce inflation and interest rate levels in both countries. As a result, the two markets gained 36 percent and 56 percent, respectively, in U.S. dollar terms, outperforming the regional markets by a large margin.
Great consumer demand continues
Consistent with the last two years, we continued to focus on selecting companies in the region that we felt would likely benefit from growing demand in China and India. While many investors were worried about overcapacity and the risk of a "hard landing" in the Chinese economy, we continued to believe in the Chinese consumption story and therefore added more names to our portfolio when the market corrected in May and June 2006. We also did very well in Singapore and Taiwan, the other two markets which we view as part of the Greater China Region. We reduced our positions in India when we believed those equity valuations were stretched in the market. This strategy served us well as the Indian market underperformed the regional market. We also focused on selecting undervalued stocks where we could identify stock prices that we felt were much lower than intrinsic values. This strategy worked well as most of the positive portfolio return was derived from individual stock selection during the fiscal year .
Changes to Top 10 Equity Holdings March 31, 2007 compared to March 31, 2006 | |||
---|---|---|---|
Company | Country | Sector | Change in weighting |
Kookmin Bank | South Korea | Financial | Decreased |
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | South Korea | Industrial | Decreased |
Xinhua Finance Media, ADR | China | Media | New to Top 10 |
iShares MSCI Singapore Index Fund | Singapore | Exchange Traded Fund | New to Top 10 |
Wistron Corporation | Taiwan | Information Technology | New to Top 10 |
Korea Investment Holdings Co., Ltd. | South Korea | Financial | New to Top 10 |
China Mobile Limited | China | Telecommunications | New to Top 10 |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. | Taiwan | Information Technology | Decreased |
Keppel Land Limited | Singapore | Financial | New to Top 10 |
AU Optronics Corp., ADR | Taiwan | Information Technology | New to Top 10 |
See your advisor or www.ivyfunds.com for more information on the Fund's most recently published Top 10 Holdings.
We emphasized the energy, materials and industrials sectors throughout the year, as we believed they would benefit most from the fast-growing Chinese and Indian economies. We underweighted the telecommunication services and utilities sectors, because we believed those sectors were less exposed to strong final demand growth in the region. We also were underweight the consumer discretionary and the financial sectors early in the period, but subsequently increased weightings in these sectors toward the end of the fiscal year.
Our outlook
We expect regional demand to continue to be healthy in the new fiscal year, so we are likely to continue to focus on sectors that performed well over the last year. For country allocation, we may increase positions in China and India if we see a healthy correction in these two markets. We believe that these two markets still have great potential as we believe that their economies are likely to remain robust over the next few years. We may choose to raise our low exposure to South Korea because of what we feel are attractively low valuations and expectations for improved earnings growth momentum. Overall, we remain generally bullish on the Asian market, a belief that we feel has been well supported by rapid economic growth, reasonable valuations, high dividend yields and healthy corporate balance sheets relative to other international markets. In addition, we remain bullish on Asian currencies as we believe they are likely to correlate with the Chinese Yuan and outperform the U.S. Dollar. Therefore, we are li kely to maintain an unhedged position on our exposure to Asian currencies.
As with any mutual fund, the value of the Fund's shares will change, and you could lose money on your investment. International investing involves additional risks, including currency fluctuations, political or economic conditions affecting the foreign country, and differences in accounting standards and foreign regulations. These and other risks are more fully described in the Fund's prospectus.
The Fund's performance noted above is at net asset value (NAV), and does not include the effect of any applicable sales charges. If reflected, the sales charge would reduce the performance noted.
The opinions expressed in this report are those of the portfolio manager and are current only through the end of the period of the report as stated on the cover. The manager's views are subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions, and no forecasts can be guaranteed.
Comparison of Change in Value of
$10,000 Investment
Ivy Pacific Opportunities Fund, Class A Shares (1) | $ | 21,528 | ||
Morgan Stanley Capital International Asia Free (excluding Japan) Index | $ | 24,975 | ||
Lipper Pacific Ex-Japan Funds Universe Average | $ | 31,309 |
IVY PACIFIC OPPORTUNITIES FUND, | MORGAN STANLEY CAPITAL INTERNATIONAL ASIA FREE (EXCLUDING JAPAN) | LIPPER PACIFIC EX-JAPAN FUNDS | ||||
CLASS A SHARES | INDEX | UNIVERSE AVERAGE | ||||
DEC | 1997 | 9,425 | 10,000 | 10,000 | ||
DEC | 1998 | 7,487 | 9,221 | 9,588 | ||
DEC | 1999 | 10,985 | 15,185 | 16,445 | ||
DEC | 2000 | 8,981 | 9,836 | 11,399 | ||
DEC | 2001 | 8,146 | 9,459 | 11,856 | ||
DEC | 2002 | 7,225 | 8,671 | 11,027 | ||
DEC | 2003 | 11,044 | 12,745 | 15,784 | ||
MARCH | 2004 | 11,577 | 13,747 | 16,970 | ||
MARCH | 2005 | 12,862 | 15,238 | 18,931 | ||
MARCH | 2006 | 17,559 | 20,215 | 25,253 | ||
MARCH | 2007 | 21,528 | 24,975 | 31,309 |
Please note that the performance of the Fund's other share classes will be greater or less than the performance shown above for Class A based on the differences in loads and fees paid by shareholders investing in the different classes.
(1)The value of the investment in the Fund is impacted by the sales load at the time of the investment and by the ongoing expenses of the Fund and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions.
Average Annual Total Return(2) | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Class A | Class B | Class C | Class Y | Advisor Class (3) | |
1-year period ended 3-31-07 | 15.56% | 17.33% | 21.68% | 22.95% | 23.33% |
5-year period ended 3-31-07 | 18.44% | 18.36% | 18.85% | – | 20.28% |
10-year period ended 3-31-07 | 5.69% | 5.22% | 5.42% | – | – |
Since inception of Class (4) through 3-31-07 | – | – | – | 29.87% | 9.57% |
(2)Data quoted is past performance and is based on deduction of the maximum applicable sales load for each of the periods. Current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate and shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Please visit www.ivyfunds.com for the Fund's most recent month-end performance. Class A shares carry a maximum front-end sales load of 5.75%. Class B and Class C shares carry maximum contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) of 5% and 1%, respectively. (Accordingly, the Class C shares reflect no CDSC since it only applies to Class C shares redeemed within twelve months after purchase.) Class Y shares are not subject to sales charges.
(3)Advisor Class shares are no longer available for investment.
(4)7-24-03 for Class Y shares and 2-10-98 for Advisor Class shares (the date on which shares were first acquired by shareholders).
Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future performance. Indexes are unmanaged. The performance graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares.
SHAREHOLDER SUMMARY OF IVY PACIFIC OPPORTUNITIES FUND
Portfolio Highlights
On March 31, 2007, Ivy Pacific Opportunities Fund had net assets totaling $437,129,909 invested in a diversified portfolio of:
94.07% | Foreign Common Stocks | |
3.70% | Cash and Cash Equivalents | |
2.23% | Domestic Common Stocks |
As a shareholder of the Fund, for every $100 you had invested on March 31, 2007, your Fund was invested by country and by industry, respectively, as follows:
Country Weightings
China | $ | 19.08 | |||
South Korea | $ | 18.46 | |||
Taiwan | $ | 17.75 | |||
Hong Kong | $ | 12.58 | |||
Singapore | $ | 8.07 | |||
Other Pacific Basin (1) | $ | 6.92 | |||
India | $ | 5.78 | |||
Other (2) | $ | 4.36 | |||
Cash and Cash Equivalents | $ | 3.70 | |||
Malaysia | $ | 3.30 |
(1)Includes $2.28 Australia, $1.92 Indonesia, $0.79 Pakistan, $0.24 Philippines and $1.69 Thailand.
(2)Includes $0.95 Bermuda, $1.18 United Kingdom and $2.23 United States.
Sector Weightings
Financial Services Stocks | $ | 20.54 | |||
Technology Stocks | $ | 14.42 | |||
Capital Goods Stocks | $ | 9.76 | |||
Raw Materials Stocks | $ | 8.35 | |||
Business Equipment and Services Stocks | $ | 7.81 | |||
Miscellaneous Stocks | $ | 6.65 | |||
Utilities Stocks | $ | 6.44 | |||
Shelter Stocks | $ | 6.22 | |||
Multi-Industry Stocks | $ | 4.76 | |||
Energy Stocks | $ | 4.64 | |||
Cash and Cash Equivalents | $ | 3.70 | |||
Consumer Nondurables Stocks | $ | 3.64 | |||
Retail Stocks | $ | 3.07 |
The Investments of Ivy Pacific Opportunities Fund | |||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
March 31, 2007 | |||||||
COMMON STOCKS | Shares | Value | |||||
Australia - 2.28% | |||||||
Macquarie Bank Limited (A) | 35,000 | $ | 2,343,358 | ||||
Macquarie Infrastructure Group (A) | 600,000 | 1,864,168 | |||||
Rio Tinto Limited (A) | 90,000 | 5,738,871 | |||||
9,946,397 | |||||||
Bermuda - 0.95% | |||||||
Enerchina Holdings Limited (A) | 56,718,000 | 4,137,616 | |||||
China - 19.08% | |||||||
Actions Semiconductor Co., Ltd.* | 220,800 | 1,630,608 | |||||
Beijing Enterprises Holdings Limited (A) | 1,200,000 | 3,056,249 | |||||
Canadian Solar Inc.* | 250,000 | 2,441,250 | |||||
China GrenTech Corporation Limited, ADR* | 110,924 | 1,250,113 | |||||
China Medical Technologies, Inc., ADR* | 150,000 | 3,456,750 | |||||
China Mobile Limited (A) | 700,000 | 6,365,265 | |||||
China Oilfield Services Limited (A) | 7,300,000 | 5,867,281 | |||||
China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation, H Shares (A) | 7,106,000 | 6,011,475 | |||||
China Shenhua Energy Company Limited, H Shares (A) | 888,000 | 2,147,975 | |||||
China Shenhua Energy Company Limited, H shares (A)(B) | 1,200,000 | 2,902,668 | |||||
China Yurun Food Group Limited (A) | 5,000,000 | 5,445,703 | |||||
Heng Tai Consumables Group Limited (A)* | 18,000,000 | 3,317,335 | |||||
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Limited, H Shares (A)(B)* | 8,858,000 | 4,965,514 | |||||
KongZhong Corporation, ADR* | 128,900 | 904,878 | |||||
Mindray Medical International Limited, ADR* | 85,000 | 2,023,850 | |||||
PetroChina Company Limited, H Shares (A) | 4,300,000 | 5,101,555 | |||||
PetroChina Company Limited, H Shares (A)(C) | 1,526,000 | 1,810,459 | |||||
SINA Corporation* | 144,570 | 4,853,215 | |||||
Shanghai Forte Land Co., Ltd., H Shares (A) | 5,000,000 | 2,092,532 | |||||
Tencent Holdings Limited (A) | 1,600,000 | 5,221,732 | |||||
Vimicro International Corporation, ADR* | 168,700 | 1,090,645 | |||||
Wah Sang Gas Holdings Limited (A)(D)* | 736,000 | 15,071 | |||||
Xinhua Finance Media, ADR* | 700,000 | 7,679,000 | |||||
ZTE Corporation, H Shares (A) | 800,000 | 3,757,599 | |||||
83,408,722 | |||||||
Hong Kong - 12.58% | |||||||
Agile Property Holdings Limited (A) | 2,380,000 | 2,345,428 | |||||
Anhui Conch Cement Company Limited, H Shares (A) | 54,000 | 192,475 | |||||
Cheung Kong (Holdings) Limited (A) | 450,000 | 5,695,911 | |||||
China Agri-Industries Holdings Limited (A)(B)* | 1,505,000 | 1,325,194 | |||||
China BlueChemical Ltd., H Shares (A)* | 7,604,000 | 3,328,301 | |||||
China Merchants Bank Co., Limited (A)(B)* | 2,000,000 | 4,034,044 | |||||
DVN (Holdings) Limited (A)* | 5,270,000 | 1,544,545 | |||||
DVN (Holdings) Limited (A)(B)* | 3,500,000 | 1,025,789 | |||||
Hunan Nonferrous Metals Corporation Limited (A)* | 3,516,000 | 2,335,450 | |||||
Hutchison Whampoa Limited, Ordinary Shares (A) | 370,000 | 3,558,648 | |||||
Intime Department Store (Group) Company Limited (A)(B)* | 650,000 | 527,420 | |||||
Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing Limited (A) | 1,658,000 | 3,929,885 | |||||
Melco International Development Limited (A) | 2,000,000 | 3,598,899 | |||||
Neo-Neon Holdings Limited (A)* | 1,834,500 | 3,423,179 | |||||
Panva Gas Holdings Limited (A)* | 3,694,000 | 2,032,917 | |||||
REXCAPITAL Financial Holdings Limited (A)* | 49,575,000 | 4,758,591 | |||||
Shimao Property Holdings Limited (A)* | 2,429,000 | 4,812,302 | |||||
Sinolink Worldwide Holdings Limited (A) | 15,000,000 | 3,263,582 | |||||
Sun Hung Kai Properties Limited (A) | 283,000 | 3,274,230 | |||||
55,006,790 | |||||||
India - 5.78% | |||||||
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (A) | 100,000 | 5,202,692 | |||||
Gujarat Ambuja Cements Limited (A) | 1,699,734 | 4,172,590 | |||||
ICICI Bank Limited, ADR | 118,050 | 4,338,337 | |||||
Idea Cellular Limited (A)(B)* | 567,707 | 1,235,594 | |||||
Infosys Technologies Limited (A) | 120,000 | 5,573,174 | |||||
Satyam Computer Services Limited (A) | 440,000 | 4,761,394 | |||||
25,283,781 | |||||||
Indonesia - 1.92% | |||||||
PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (A) | 4,000,000 | 2,213,699 | |||||
PT Perusahaan Gas Negara (Persero) Tbk (A) | 1,500,000 | 1,536,986 | |||||
Perusahaan Perseroan (Persero) PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia Tbk., Series B Shares (A) | 4,300,000 | 4,641,644 | |||||
8,392,329 | |||||||
Malaysia - 3.30% | |||||||
Genting Berhad (A) | 360,000 | 4,138,829 | |||||
IOI Corporation Berhad (A) | 368,200 | 2,353,498 | |||||
LION DIVERSIFIED HOLDINGS BERHAD (A) | 1,700,000 | 3,859,725 | |||||
Malayan Banking Berhad (A) | 1,100,000 | 4,072,307 | |||||
14,424,359 | |||||||
Pakistan - 0.79% | |||||||
Oil and Gas Development Company Limited, GDR (B) | 175,000 | 3,435,250 | |||||
Philippines - 0.24% | |||||||
Filinvest Land, Inc. (A)(B)* | 30,000,000 | 1,044,560 | |||||
Singapore - 8.07% | |||||||
DBS Group Holdings Ltd (A) | 266,000 | 3,752,035 | |||||
iShares MSCI Singapore Index Fund | 573,260 | 7,079,761 | |||||
K-REIT Asia (A) | 1,205,940 | 2,543,590 | |||||
Keppel Corporation Limited (A) | 362,540 | 4,540,263 | |||||
Keppel Land Limited (A) | 1,000,000 | 6,261,741 | |||||
SembCorp Industries Ltd (A) | 1,424,000 | 4,786,870 | |||||
Singapore Telecommunications Limited (A) | 1,209,350 | 2,614,552 | |||||
Wilmar International Limited (A) | 2,050,000 | 3,715,849 | |||||
35,294,661 | |||||||
South Korea - 18.46% | |||||||
Daegu Bank, Ltd. (A)* | 310,000 | 5,634,566 | |||||
Daelim Industrial Co., Ltd. (A) | 60,000 | 5,746,173 | |||||
Dongkuk Steel Mill Co., Ltd. (A)* | 190,000 | 5,250,850 | |||||
HYUNDAI MOBIS (A) | 46,190 | 3,966,998 | |||||
Hana Financial Group, Inc. (A) | 100,000 | 5,176,446 | |||||
Hynix Semiconductor Inc. (A)* | 71,300 | 2,455,485 | |||||
Hyundai Department Store Co., Ltd. (A) | 40,000 | 3,358,844 | |||||
Hyundai Motor Company (A) | 36,700 | 2,578,518 | |||||
Kookmin Bank (A) | 151,380 | 13,580,434 | |||||
Korea Investment Holdings Co., Ltd. (A) | 125,000 | 6,576,849 | |||||
Kyeryong Construction Industrial Co. Ltd (A) | 102,500 | 4,156,436 | |||||
LG Chem, Ltd. (A) | 85,000 | 4,278,008 | |||||
SK Telecom Co., Ltd. (A) | 15,000 | 3,053,253 | |||||
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (A) | 20,040 | 11,992,474 | |||||
Shinsegae Co., Ltd. (A) | 5,000 | 2,869,898 | |||||
80,675,232 | |||||||
Taiwan - 17.75% | |||||||
AU Optronics Corp., ADR | 436,580 | 6,243,094 | |||||
Asustek Computer Inc. (A) | 653,500 | 1,540,342 | |||||
Cathay Financial Holding Co., Ltd. (A) | 2,145,662 | 4,454,460 | |||||
Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd., ADR | 228,310 | 4,547,935 | |||||
E.Sun Financial Holding Co., Ltd. (A) | 5,100,000 | 3,059,199 | |||||
Far Eastern Textile Ltd. (A) | 3,816,000 | 3,286,474 | |||||
Foxconn Technology Co., Ltd. (A) | 335,900 | 3,811,509 | |||||
Fubon Financial Holding Co., Ltd. (A) | 5,573,000 | 5,018,597 | |||||
High Tech Computer Corp. (A) | 330,000 | 5,085,821 | |||||
Himax Technologies, Inc., ADR* | 500,000 | 2,682,500 | |||||
Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co., Ltd. (A) | 744,000 | 4,991,176 | |||||
MediaTek Incorporation (A) | 380,000 | 4,363,592 | |||||
Nan Ya Plastics Corporation (A) | 2,214,000 | 4,148,072 | |||||
Nan Ya Printed Circuit Board Corporation (A) | 260,000 | 1,720,658 | |||||
TSRC Corporation (A) | 3,195,000 | 2,495,792 | |||||
Taiwan Fertilizer Co., Ltd. (A) | 2,220,000 | 3,689,714 | |||||
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. (A) | 3,077,367 | 6,314,313 | |||||
Wistron Corporation (A) | 4,634,470 | 7,030,412 | |||||
Yuanta Core Pacific Securities Co., Ltd. (A) | 4,000,000 | 3,123,414 | |||||
77,607,074 | |||||||
Thailand - 1.69% | |||||||
Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited (A) | 552,200 | 1,782,308 | |||||
Banpu Public Company Limited, Registered Shares (A) | 650,000 | 3,750,357 | |||||
PTT Public Company Limited (A) | 315,000 | 1,871,465 | |||||
7,404,130 | |||||||
United Kingdom - 1.18% | |||||||
Standard Chartered PLC (A) | 180,350 | 5,133,402 | |||||
United States - 2.23% | |||||||
Comtech Group, Inc.* | 220,000 | 3,843,400 | |||||
streetTRACKS Gold Trust* | 90,000 | 5,918,400 | |||||
9,761,800 | |||||||
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS - 96.30% | $ | 420,956,103 | |||||
(Cost: $338,641,333) | |||||||
PUT OPTIONS - 0.04% | Number of Contracts | ||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Limited, H Shares, June 3.59, | |||||||
Expires 6-4-07 | 71,996,000 | $ | 147,429 | ||||
(Cost: $1,469,113) | |||||||
SHORT-TERM SECURITIES | Principal Amount in Thousands | ||||||
Beverages - 0.96% | |||||||
Concentrate Manufacturing Company of Ireland (The) (PepsiCo, Inc.), | |||||||
5.25%, 4-5-07 | $ | 4,200 | 4,197,550 | ||||
Utilities - Telephone - 2.14% | |||||||
AT&T Inc., | |||||||
5.41%, 4-2-07 | 9,370 | 9,368,592 | |||||
TOTAL SHORT-TERM SECURITIES - 3.10% | $ | 13,566,142 | |||||
(Cost: $13,566,142) | |||||||
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES - 99.44% | $ | 434,669,674 | |||||
(Cost: $353,676,588) | |||||||
CASH AND OTHER ASSETS, NET OF LIABILITIES - 0.56% | 2,460,235 | ||||||
NET ASSETS - 100.00% | $ | 437,129,909 | |||||
Notes to Schedule of Investments | ||||||||||
Certain acronyms may be used within the body of the Fund's holdings. The definitions of these acronyms are as follows: ADR - American Depositary Receipts; CMO - Collateralized Mortgage Obligation; GDR - Global Depositary Receipts and REMIC - Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduit. | ||||||||||
*No dividends were paid during the preceding 12 months. | ||||||||||
(A)Listed on an exchange outside the United States. | ||||||||||
(B)Securities were purchased pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933 and may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. These securities have been determined to be liquid under guidelines established by the Board of Trustees. At March 31, 2007, the total value of these securities amounted to $20,496,033, or 4.69% of net assets. | ||||||||||
(C)Illiquid security. At March 31, 2007, the total value of illiquid securities amounted to 0.41% of net assets. | ||||||||||
(D)Securities valued in good faith by the Valuation Committee appointed by the Board of Trustees. | ||||||||||
See Note 1 to financial statements for security valuation and other significant accounting policies concerning investments. | ||||||||||
See Note 3 to financial statements for cost and unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investments owned for Federal income tax purposes. |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
IVY PACIFIC OPPORTUNITIES FUND
March 31, 2007
(In Thousands, Except for Per Share Amounts)
ASSETS | ||||
Investment securities - at value (cost - $353,677) (Notes 1 and 3) | $ | 434,670 | ||
Cash | 18 | |||
Cash denominated in foreign currencies (cost - $1,886) | 1,890 | |||
Receivables: | ||||
Fund shares sold | 1,405 | |||
Dividends and interest | 798 | |||
Prepaid and other assets | 52 | |||
Total assets | 438,833 | |||
LIABILITIES | ||||
Payable to Fund shareholders | 847 | |||
Accrued management fee (Note 2) | 356 | |||
Accrued shareholder servicing (Note 2) | 159 | |||
Accrued service fee (Note 2) | 90 | |||
Accrued distribution fee (Note 2) | 33 | |||
Accrued accounting services fee (Note 2) | 8 | |||
Accrued administrative fee (Note 2) | 4 | |||
Other | 206 | |||
Total liabilities | 1,703 | |||
Total net assets | $ | 437,130 | ||
NET ASSETS | ||||
Capital paid in (shares authorized - unlimited) | $ | 338,632 | ||
Accumulated undistributed income (loss): | ||||
Accumulated undistributed net investment loss | (678) | |||
Accumulated undistributed net realized gain on investment transactions | 18,187 | |||
Net unrealized appreciation in value of investments | 80,989 | |||
Net assets applicable to outstanding units of capital | $ | 437,130 | ||
Net asset value per share (net assets divided by shares outstanding): | ||||
Class A | $16.91 | |||
Class B | $15.49 | |||
Class C | $15.73 | |||
Class Y | $17.03 | |||
Advisor Class | $16.54 | |||
Capital shares outstanding: | ||||
Class A | 22,202 | |||
Class B | 1,279 | |||
Class C | 2,140 | |||
Class Y | 476 | |||
Advisor Class | 5 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Statement of Operations
IVY PACIFIC OPPORTUNITIES FUND
For the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2007
(In Thousands)
INVESTMENT LOSS | ||||
Income (Note 1B): | ||||
Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $723) | $ | 4,707 | ||
Interest and amortization | 718 | |||
Total income | 5,425 | |||
Expenses (Note 2): | ||||
Investment management fee | 3,181 | |||
Shareholder servicing: | ||||
Class A | 1,057 | |||
Class B | 100 | |||
Class C | 96 | |||
Class Y | 10 | |||
Advisor Class | – | * | ||
Service fee: | ||||
Class A | 625 | |||
Class B | 38 | |||
Class C | 62 | |||
Class Y | 12 | |||
Distribution fee: | ||||
Class A | 56 | |||
Class B | 113 | |||
Class C | 185 | |||
Custodian fee | 313 | |||
Accounting services fee | 77 | |||
Administrative fee | 32 | |||
Audit fees | 18 | |||
Legal fees | 9 | |||
Other | 209 | |||
Total expenses | 6,193 | |||
Net investment loss | (768 | ) | ||
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS (NOTES 1 AND 3) | ||||
Realized net gain on securities | 26,997 | |||
Realized net loss on foreign currency transactions | (540 | ) | ||
Realized net gain on investments | 26,457 | |||
Unrealized appreciation in value of investments during the period | 41,957 | |||
Net gain on investments | 68,414 | |||
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | $ | 67,646 | ||
*Not shown due to rounding.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
IVY PACIFIC OPPORTUNITIES FUND
(In Thousands)
For the fiscal year ended March 31, | ||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2007 | 2006 | |||||||
INCREASE IN NET ASSETS | ||||||||
Operations: | ||||||||
Net investment income (loss) | $ | (768 | ) | $ | 171 | |||
Realized net gain on investments | 26,457 | 10,443 | ||||||
Unrealized appreciation | 41,957 | 32,645 | ||||||
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | 67,646 | 43,259 | ||||||
Distributions to shareholders from (Note 1F): (1) | ||||||||
Net investment income: | ||||||||
Class A | (189 | ) | (427 | ) | ||||
Class B | (– | ) | (– | ) | ||||
Class C | (– | ) | (– | ) | ||||
Class Y | (18 | ) | (14 | ) | ||||
Advisor Class | (– | )* | (1 | ) | ||||
Realized gains on investment transactions: | ||||||||
Class A | (11,514 | ) | (977 | ) | ||||
Class B | (669 | ) | (71 | ) | ||||
Class C | (1,077 | ) | (102 | ) | ||||
Class Y | (239 | ) | (19 | ) | ||||
Advisor Class | (3 | ) | (1 | ) | ||||
(13,709 | ) | (1,612 | ) | |||||
Capital share transactions (Note 5) | 159,167 | 103,589 | ||||||
Total increase | 213,104 | 145,236 | ||||||
NET ASSETS | ||||||||
Beginning of period | 224,026 | 78,790 | ||||||
End of period | $ | 437,130 | $ | 224,026 | ||||
Undistributed net investment loss | $ | (678 | ) | $ | (244 | ) | ||
*Not shown due to rounding.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Financial Highlights
IVY PACIFIC OPPORTUNITIES FUND
Class A Shares
For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
For the fiscal year ended March 31, | For the fiscal period ended | For the fiscal year ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 3-31-04 | 2003 | 2002 | ||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 14.32 | $ | 10.61 | $ | 9.55 | $ | 9.11 | $ | 5.96 | $ | 6.72 | |||||||||
Income (loss) from investment operations: | |||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income (loss) | (0.02 | ) | 0.02 | (1) | (0.07 | ) | 0.00 | (0.02 | ) | 0.01 | (1) | ||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | 3.23 | 3.83 | (1) | 1.13 | 0.44 | 3.17 | (0.77 | )(2) | |||||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 3.21 | 3.85 | 1.06 | 0.44 | 3.15 | (0.76 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Less distributions from: | |||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income | (0.01 | ) | (0.04 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | |||||||||
Capital gains | (0.61 | ) | (0.10 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | |||||||||
Total distributions | (0.62 | ) | (0.14 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | |||||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 16.91 | $ | 14.32 | $ | 10.61 | $ | 9.55 | $ | 9.11 | $ | 5.96 | |||||||||
Total return(3) | 22.60 | % | 36.51 | % | 11.10 | % | 4.83 | % | 52.85 | % | - -11.31 | %(2) | |||||||||
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | $375 | $191 | $64 | $29 | $18 | $5 | |||||||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including reimbursement | 1.84 | % | 1.95 | % | 2.22 | % | 2.07 | %(4) | 2.64 | % | 2.21 | % | |||||||||
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets including reimbursement | - -0.14 | % | 0.24 | % | - -0.80 | % | - -1.07 | %(4) | - -0.39 | % | 0.20 | % | |||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding reimbursement | 1.84 | %(5) | 1.95 | %(5) | 2.22 | %(5) | 2.07 | %(4)(5) | 2.73 | % | 3.52 | % | |||||||||
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets excluding reimbursement | - -0.14 | %(5) | 0.24 | %(5) | - -0.80 | %(5) | - -1.07 | %(4)(5) | - -0.48 | % | - -1.11 | % | |||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 74 | % | 87 | % | 87 | % | 61 | % | 187 | % | 16 | % |
(1)Based on average shares outstanding.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Financial Highlights
IVY PACIFIC OPPORTUNITIES FUND
Class B Shares
For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
For the fiscal year ended March 31, | For the fiscal period ended | For the fiscal year ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 3-31-04 | 2003 | 2002 | ||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 13.29 | $ | 9.91 | $ | 9.01 | $ | 8.61 | $ | 5.75 | $ | 6.56 | |||||||||
Income (loss) from investment operations: | |||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment loss | (0.07 | ) | (0.06) | (1) | (0.13 | ) | (0.04 | ) | (0.06 | ) | (0.04 | )(1) | |||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | 2.88 | 3.54 | (1) | 1.03 | 0.44 | 2.92 | (0.77 | ) | |||||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 2.81 | 3.48 | 0.90 | 0.40 | 2.86 | (0.81 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Less distributions from: | |||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | |||||||||
Capital gains | (0.61 | ) | (0.10 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | |||||||||
Total distributions | (0.61 | ) | (0.10 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | |||||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 15.49 | $ | 13.29 | $ | 9.91 | $ | 9.01 | $ | 8.61 | $ | 5.75 | |||||||||
Total return | 21.33 | % | 35.26 | % | 9.99 | % | 4.65 | % | 49.74 | % | - -12.35 | % | |||||||||
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | $20 | $11 | $6 | $6 | $6 | $3 | |||||||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including reimbursement | 2.88 | % | 2.91 | % | 3.06 | % | 2.86 | %(2) | 3.46 | % | 2.96 | % | |||||||||
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets including reimbursement | - -1.15 | % | - -0.51 | % | - -1.57 | % | - -1.92 | %(2) | - -1.15 | % | - -0.55 | % | |||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding reimbursement | 2.88 | %(3) | 2.91 | %(3) | 3.06 | %(3) | 2.86 | %(2)(3) | 3.55 | % | 4.27 | % | |||||||||
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets excluding reimbursement | - -1.15 | %(3) | - -0.51 | %(3) | - -1.57 | %(3) | - -1.92 | %(2)(3) | - -1.24 | % | - -1.86 | % | |||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 74 | % | 87 | % | 87 | % | 61 | % | 187 | % | 16 | % |
(1)Based on average shares outstanding.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Financial Highlights
IVY PACIFIC OPPORTUNITIES FUND
Class C Shares
For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
For the fiscal year ended March 31, | For the fiscal period ended | For the fiscal year ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 3-31-04 | 2003 | 2002 | ||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 13.45 | $ | 10.01 | $ | 9.09 | $ | 8.68 | $ | 5.75 | $ | 6.55 | |||||||||
Income (loss) from investment operations: | |||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment loss | (0.08 | ) | (0.06 | )(1) | (0.09 | ) | (0.02 | ) | (0.05 | ) | (0.03 | )(1) | |||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | 2.97 | 3.60 | (1) | 1.01 | 0.43 | 2.98 | (0.77 | ) | |||||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 2.89 | 3.54 | 0.92 | 0.41 | 2.93 | (0.80 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Less distributions from: | |||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | |||||||||
Capital gains | (0.61 | ) | (0.10 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | |||||||||
Total distributions | (0.61 | ) | (0.10 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | |||||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 15.73 | $ | 13.45 | $ | 10.01 | $ | 9.09 | $ | 8.68 | $ | 5.75 | |||||||||
Total return | 21.68 | % | 35.51 | % | 10.12 | % | 4.72 | % | 50.96 | % | - -12.21 | % | |||||||||
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | $34 | $18 | $7 | $3 | $2 | $1 | |||||||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including reimbursement | 2.60 | % | 2.75 | % | 3.06 | % | 2.57 | %(2) | 3.48 | % | 2.94 | % | |||||||||
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets including reimbursement | - -0.87 | % | - -0.50 | % | - -1.68 | % | - -1.59 | %(2) | - -1.14 | % | - -0.53 | % | |||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding reimbursement | 2.60 | %(3) | 2.75 | %(3) | 3.06 | %(3) | 2.57 | %(2)(3) | 3.57 | % | 4.25 | % | |||||||||
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets excluding reimbursement | - -0.87 | %(3) | - -0.50 | %(3) | - -1.68 | %(3) | - -1.59 | %(2)(3) | - -1.23 | % | - -1.84 | % | |||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 74 | % | 87 | % | 87 | % | 61 | % | 187 | % | 16 | % |
(1)Based on average shares outstanding.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Financial Highlights
IVY PACIFIC OPPORTUNITIES FUND
Class Y Shares
For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
For the fiscal year ended March 31, | For the fiscal period ended | For the period from 7-24-03(1) to | |||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 3-31-04 | 12-31-03 | |||||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 14.41 | $ | 10.67 | $ | 9.58 | $ | 9.13 | $ | 6.85 | |||||||||
Income (loss) from investment operations: | |||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income (loss) | 0.02 | 0.04 | (2) | (0.04 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.01 | ) | ||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | 3.26 | 3.87 | (2) | 1.13 | 0.45 | 2.29 | |||||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 3.28 | 3.91 | 1.09 | 0.45 | 2.28 | ||||||||||||||
Less distributions from: | |||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income | (0.05 | ) | (0.07 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | |||||||||
Capital gains | (0.61 | ) | (0.10 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | |||||||||
Total distributions | (0.66 | ) | (0.17 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | |||||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 17.03 | $ | 14.41 | $ | 10.67 | $ | 9.58 | $ | 9.13 | |||||||||
Total return | 22.95 | % | 36.90 | % | 11.38 | % | 4.93 | % | 33.28 | % | |||||||||
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | $8,101 | $3,790 | $1,100 | $707 | $497 | ||||||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including reimbursement | 1.58 | % | 1.68 | % | 1.88 | % | 1.64 | %(3) | 2.01 | %(3) | |||||||||
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets including reimbursement | 0.11 | % | 0.46 | % | - -0.47 | % | - -0.68 | %(3) | - -0.40 | %(3) | |||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding reimbursement | 1.58 | %(4) | 1.68 | %(4) | 1.88 | %(4) | 1.64 | %(3)(4) | 2.18 | %(3) | |||||||||
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets excluding reimbursement | 0.11 | %(4) | 0.46 | %(4) | - -0.47 | %(4) | - -0.68 | %(3)(4) | - -0.57 | %(3) | |||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 74 | % | 87 | % | 87 | % | 61 | % | 187 | %(5) |
(1)Commencement of operations of the class.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Financial Highlights
IVY PACIFIC OPPORTUNITIES FUND
Advisor Class Shares(1)
For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
For the fiscal year ended March 31, | For the fiscal period ended | For the fiscal year ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 3-31-04 | 2003 | 2002 | ||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 14.01 | $ | 10.38 | $ | 9.28 | $ | 8.85 | $ | 5.81 | $ | 6.59 | |||||||||
Income (loss) from investment operations: | |||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income (loss) | 0.09 | 0.14 | (2) | (0.01 | ) | (0.01 | ) | (0.01 | ) | 0.04 | (2) | ||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | 3.15 | 3.70 | (2) | 1.11 | 0.44 | 3.05 | (0.82 | ) | |||||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 3.24 | 3.84 | 1.10 | 0.43 | 3.04 | (0.78 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Less distributions from: | |||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income | (0.10 | ) | (0.11 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | |||||||||
Capital gains | (0.61 | ) | (0.10 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | |||||||||
Total distributions | (0.71 | ) | (0.21 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | |||||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 16.54 | $ | 14.01 | $ | 10.38 | $ | 9.28 | $ | 8.85 | $ | 5.81 | |||||||||
Total return | 23.33 | % | 37.28 | % | 11.85 | % | 4.86 | % | 52.32 | % | - -11.84 | % | |||||||||
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | $89 | $76 | $64 | $58 | $55 | $34 | |||||||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including reimbursement | 1.28 | % | 1.42 | % | 1.56 | % | 1.82 | %(3) | 2.49 | % | 1.74 | % | |||||||||
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets including reimbursement | 0.55 | % | 1.12 | % | - -0.06 | % | - -0.88 | %(3) | - -0.09 | % | 0.67 | % | |||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding reimbursement | 1.28 | %(4) | 1.42 | %(4) | 1.56 | %(4) | 1.82 | %(3)(4) | 2.65 | % | 3.05 | % | |||||||||
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets excluding reimbursement | 0.55 | %(4) | 1.12 | %(4) | - -0.06 | %(4) | - -0.88 | %(3)(4) | - -0.25 | % | - -0.64 | % | |||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 74 | % | 87 | % | 87 | % | 61 | % | 187 | % | 16 | % |
(1)See Note 5 to financial statements.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Managers' Discussion of
Ivy Real Estate Securities Fund
March 31, 2007
Ivy Real Estate Securities Fund is subadvised by Advantus Capital Management, Inc.
Below, Joseph R. Betlej, CFA, and Lowell R. Bolken, the Fund's portfolio managers, discuss positioning, performance and results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007. Mr. Betlej has managed the Fund since its inception and has 22 years of industry experience. Mr. Bolken has managed the Fund for one year and has 17 years of industry experience.
STYLE | ||||
VALUE | BLEND | GROWTH | ||
LARGE | CAPITALIZATION | |||
X | MEDIUM | |||
SMALL |
This diagram shows the Fund's equity investment style and the size of companies in the Fund, as measured by market capitalization. Shaded areas reflect quarterly data for the past three years. Source: Morningstar
The Fund advanced 18.09 percent (Class A shares at net asset value) for the 12 months ended March 31, 2007, less than its benchmark index and less than the average of its peer group. The Dow Jones Wilshire Real Estate Securities Index (an unmanaged group of securities generally representative of the commercial real estate market) climbed 21.96 percent for the fiscal year while the Lipper Real Estate Funds Universe Average (a group of funds with similar investment objectives) rose 22.12 percent.
We are disappointed we did not keep pace with the Fund's benchmark by a significant margin. However, commercial real estate was one of the strongest performing sectors in the overall domestic equity market for the 12-month period ended March 31, 2007, and we benefited from this trend. Investors in real estate stocks enjoyed a rise in occupancy and increased rental rates for most property types. These strong business fundamentals for landlords, as well as merger and acquisition activity, attracted substantial investor interest, even as new residential real estate development sagged and single-family home resales plunged.
Growth outpaced value
We did not do as well as we had hoped because we positioned the portfolio with the expectation that the real estate sector's seven calendar year period of outperformance versus the overall equity market (as measured by the Standard & Poor's 500 Index) would cease. We held more value-oriented stocks in the earlier part of the year with the expectation that the valuation gap between these stocks and the higher growth, higher multiple companies would narrow. Instead, the momentum stocks continued to surge while value languished in the market.
The strength of underlying operating fundamentals for real estate companies continued despite disruptive market influences such as the inverted yield curve in the bond market, a dramatic slowdown in residential real estate, a depreciating dollar and negative geopolitical events. Earnings for real estate companies reflected strong demand for U.S. office, retail, industrial and hotel space.
Changes to Top 10 Equity Holdings March 31, 2007 compared to March 31, 2006 | |
---|---|
Company | Change in weighting |
Simon Property Group, Inc. | Increased |
ProLogis | Decreased |
Vornado Realty Trust | Increased |
Boston Properties, Inc. | New to Top 10 |
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | New to Top 10 |
Public Storage, Inc. | New to Top 10 |
Archstone-Smith Trust | New to Top 10 |
Brookfield Properties Corporation | Decreased |
Equity Residential | Decreased |
AvalonBay Communities, Inc. | New to Top 10 |
See your advisor or www.ivyfunds.com for more information on the Fund's most recently published Top 10 Holdings.
Costs constrained new construction
Inflation remained persistent in the overall economy, but was dramatically higher in the real estate market. The cost of steel, concrete, copper and oil-based building materials increased at a multiple factor of the consumer price index. Typically, strength in fundamentals translates into a new wave of development. Today, however, development remains quite restrained as rental rates have not risen enough to make new building at the higher costs feasible. As long as the economy continues to slowly improve, we believe real estate should continue to generate strong rental rate growth without new development ruining the party.
While valuation of real estate stocks has risen dramatically in the past few years, the very favorable financing markets for real estate have brought on a surge of merger and acquisition activity for the public real estate companies. With more than $70 billion of real estate merger activity occurring in calendar year 2006, private market investors voted with their checkbook, suggesting that the public real estate markets were undervalued. The Fund, however, did not participate significantly in this wave of privatizations; many of the companies taken over were weaker operators -- the kind that we typically have underweighted in the portfolio. We were also underweight in the office subsector, which had substantial merger activity. In fact, our results were negatively affected by having a much smaller-than-index position in Equity Office Properties, a company that was the subject of takeover activity.
Hotels, industrial space were points of focus
We positioned the portfolio defensively at the beginning of the fiscal year, reflecting our expectation of a slowing of the economic growth. When it appeared that economic growth would be sustained, we shifted emphasis to what we felt were high quality growth companies operating in supply-constrained markets or in operating niches that would be expected to generate high quality earnings growth.
During the year, hotel and industrial companies were emphasized due to earnings growth potential and individual company stories. Hotel companies are benefiting from the strength of the business traveler and, more specifically, hotel managers are seeing a significant upswing in incentive management fees at this point in the cycle. Industrial companies saw significant increases in occupancy in the past year, allowing for very profitable growth driven by rent increases.
Our outlook
In the coming year, we believe that office companies have the greatest potential for rental increases. Their markets are improving, in our opinion, allowing for increases in rents and declining costs to lease out properties. We also feel that regional mall companies should continue to have strong results as tenants continue to seek space in malls that generate sales growth and serve more affluent consumers.
Supply-constrained markets, such as Southern California, New York and Seattle, continue to be favorites for investment as new development is difficult due to high land and building costs. These markets should maintain the best fundamentals and investor interest, in our view.
We believe that positive performance should continue for these stocks, subject to continued growth in the economy and jobs. Valuations, however, have pushed the high end of historic norms -- news, both positive and negative, can stir emotions of investors, so one should expect volatility going forward. Still, we feel that strong fundamentals should drive these stocks upward in the long run.
As with any mutual fund, the value of the Fund's shares will change, and you could lose money on your investment. Investment risks associated with real estate securities, in addition to other risks, include rental income fluctuation, depreciation, property tax value changes and differences in real estate market values. Real estate securities are subject to interest rate risk and, as such, the Fund's net asset value may fall as interest rates rise. These and other risks are more fully described in the Fund's prospectus.
The Fund's performance noted above is at net asset value (NAV), and does not include the effect of any applicable sales charges. If reflected, the sales charge would reduce the performance noted.
The opinions expressed in this report are those of the portfolio managers and are current only through the end of the period of the report as stated on the cover. The managers' views are subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions, and no forecasts can be guaranteed.
Comparison of Change in Value of
$10,000 Investment
Ivy Real Estate Securities Fund, Class A Shares(1) | $ | 38,491 | ||
Dow Jones Wilshire Real Estate Securities Index(2) | $ | 43,747 | ||
Lipper Real Estate Funds Universe Average(2) | $ | 41,684 |
IVY REAL ESTATE SECURITIES FUND, | DOW JONES WILSHIRE REAL ESTATE | LIPPER REAL ESTATE FUNDS | ||||
CLASS A SHARES | SECURITIES INDEX | UNIVERSE AVERAGE | ||||
Inception | 2/25/99 | 9,425 | 10,000 | 10,000 | ||
JULY | 1999 | 9,965 | 10,582 | 10,631 | ||
JULY | 2000 | 11,448 | 12,525 | 12,317 | ||
JULY | 2001 | 12,488 | 14,028 | 13,663 | ||
JULY | 2002 | 14,025 | 15,283 | 15,157 | ||
JULY | 2003 | 16,781 | 17,751 | 17,628 | ||
MARCH | 2004 | 21,778 | 22,712 | 22,636 | ||
MARCH | 2005 | 24,411 | 25,510 | 24,957 | ||
MARCH | 2006 | 32,595 | 35,870 | 34,133 | ||
MARCH | 2007 | 38,491 | 43,747 | 41,684 | ||
Please note that the performance of the Fund's other share classes will be greater or less than the performance shown above for Class A based on the differences in loads and fees paid by shareholders investing in the different classes.
(1)The value of the investment in the Fund is impacted by the sales load at the time of the investment and by the ongoing expenses of the Fund and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions.
(2)Because the Fund commenced operations on a date other than at the end of a month, and partial month calculations of the performance of the indexes (including income) are not available, investment in the indexes was effected as of February 28, 1999.
Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future performance. Indexes are unmanaged. The performance graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares.
Average Annual Total Return(3) | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Class A | Class B | Class C | Class Y | Class R | |
1-year period ended 3-31-07 | 11.30% | 12.93% | 17.17% | 18.32% | 17.98% |
5-year period ended 3-31-07 | 20.64% | – | – | – | – |
10-year period ended 3-31-07 | – | – | – | – | – |
Since inception of Class (4) through 3-31-07 | 18.11% | 22.00% | 22.84% | 24.08% | 25.46% |
(3)Data quoted is past performance and is based on deduction of the maximum applicable sales load for each of the periods. Current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate and shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Please visit www.ivyfunds.com for the Fund's most recent month-end performance. Class A shares carry a maximum front-end sales load of 5.75%. Class B and Class C shares carry maximum contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) of 5% and 1%, respectively. (Accordingly, the Class C shares reflect no CDSC since it only applies to Class C shares redeemed within twelve months after purchase.) Class Y shares and Class R shares are not subject to sales charges.
(4)2-25-99 for Class A shares, 12-8-03 for Class B, Class C and Class Y shares and 12-29-05 for
Class R shares (the date on which shares were first acquired by shareholders).
Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future performance. Indexes are unmanaged. The performance graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares.
The Advantus Real Estate Securities Fund merged into the Ivy Real Estate Securities Fund on December 8, 2003. The performance shown for periods prior to this date is that of the Advantus Real Estate Securities Fund Class A shares, restated to reflect current sales charges applicable to Ivy Real Estate Securities Fund Class A shares. Performance has not been restated to reflect the fees and expenses applicable to the Ivy Real Estate Securities Fund. If these expenses were reflected, performance shown would differ.
SHAREHOLDER SUMMARY OF IVY REAL ESTATE SECURITIES FUND
Portfolio Highlights
On March 31, 2007, Ivy Real Estate Securities Fund had net assets totaling $707,775,866 invested in a diversified portfolio of:
94.98% | Domestic Common Stocks | |
3.66% | Foreign Common Stocks | |
1.36% | Cash and Cash Equivalents |
As a shareholder of the Fund, for every $100 you had invested on March 31, 2007,
your Fund owned:
Sector Weightings
Shelter Stocks | $ | 88.30 | |||
Business Equipment and Services Stocks | $ | 4.01 | |||
Miscellaneous Stocks | $ | 3.26 | |||
Consumer Services Stocks | $ | 3.07 | |||
Cash and Cash Equivalents | $ | 1.36 | |||
The Investments of Ivy Real Estate Securities Fund | |||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
March 31, 2007 | |||||||
COMMON STOCKS | Shares | Value | |||||
Business Equipment and Services - 4.01% | |||||||
Brookfield Properties Corporation | 643,000 | $ | 25,912,900 | ||||
CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc., Class A* | 72,400 | 2,474,632 | |||||
28,387,532 | |||||||
Finance Companies - 0.40% | |||||||
Quadra Realty Trust, Inc.* | 218,600 | 2,850,544 | |||||
Health Care - General - 0.32% | |||||||
Brookdale Senior Living, Inc. | 50,700 | 2,264,262 | |||||
Hotels and Gaming - 3.07% | |||||||
Hilton Hotels Corporation | 252,700 | 9,087,092 | |||||
Marriott International, Inc., Class A | 58,200 | 2,849,472 | |||||
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. | 150,700 | 9,772,895 | |||||
21,709,459 | |||||||
Multiple Industry - 2.22% | |||||||
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. | 117,400 | 4,684,260 | |||||
Forest City Enterprises, Inc., Class A | 159,478 | 10,554,254 | |||||
Macquarie Infrastructure Company Trust | 11,239 | 441,693 | |||||
15,680,207 | |||||||
Real Estate Investment Trust - 88.30% | |||||||
AMB Property Corporation | 207,500 | 12,198,925 | |||||
Acadia Realty Trust | 121,800 | 3,175,326 | |||||
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. | 81,400 | 8,170,118 | |||||
American Campus Communities, Inc. | 303,600 | 9,196,044 | |||||
American Financial Realty Trust | 260,100 | 2,621,808 | |||||
Apartment Investment and Management Company, Class A | 67,600 | 3,899,844 | |||||
Archstone-Smith Trust | 494,500 | 26,841,460 | |||||
Associated Estates Realty Corporation | 137,500 | 1,937,375 | |||||
AvalonBay Communities, Inc. | 170,100 | 22,113,000 | |||||
BioMed Realty Trust, Inc. | 455,812 | 11,987,856 | |||||
Boston Properties, Inc. | 262,800 | 30,852,720 | |||||
Brandywine Realty Trust | 423,200 | 14,139,112 | |||||
Camden Property Trust | 210,000 | 14,765,100 | |||||
Corporate Office Properties Trust | 190,000 | 8,679,200 | |||||
DCT Industrial Trust Inc. | 540,400 | 6,392,932 | |||||
Developers Diversified Realty Corporation | 266,600 | 16,769,140 | |||||
Equity Inns, Inc. | 136,400 | 2,234,232 | |||||
Equity Lifestyle Properties, Inc. | 100,900 | 5,449,609 | |||||
Equity Residential | 495,000 | 23,873,850 | |||||
Essex Property Trust, Inc. | 33,300 | 4,311,684 | |||||
Extra Space Storage Inc. | 124,000 | 2,348,560 | |||||
Federal Realty Investment Trust | 78,900 | 7,149,918 | |||||
First Potomac Realty Trust | 166,900 | 4,768,333 | |||||
General Growth Properties, Inc. | 321,932 | 20,787,149 | |||||
Hersha Hospitality Trust | 113,700 | 1,339,386 | |||||
Highland Hospitality Corporation | 220,900 | 3,932,020 | |||||
Home Properties, Inc. | 93,900 | 4,958,859 | |||||
Hospitality Properties Trust | 57,800 | 2,705,040 | |||||
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | 1,167,747 | 30,723,424 | |||||
Innkeepers USA Trust | 117,700 | 1,916,156 | |||||
Kilroy Realty Corporation | 77,300 | 5,700,875 | |||||
Kimco Realty Corporation | 447,600 | 21,816,024 | |||||
Kite Realty Group Trust | 264,900 | 5,284,755 | |||||
LaSalle Hotel Properties | 69,200 | 3,208,112 | |||||
Liberty Property Trust | 187,200 | 9,120,384 | |||||
Macerich Company (The) | 134,000 | 12,376,240 | |||||
Mack-Cali Realty Corporation | 44,200 | 2,105,246 | |||||
Maguire Properties, Inc. | 280,400 | 9,971,024 | |||||
Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. | 71,000 | 3,994,460 | |||||
Newcastle Investment Corp. | 124,900 | 3,463,477 | |||||
NorthStar Realty Finance Corp. | 134,000 | 2,038,140 | |||||
PS Business Parks, Inc. | 46,800 | 3,300,336 | |||||
ProLogis | 667,965 | 43,370,967 | |||||
Public Storage, Inc. | 290,700 | 27,520,569 | |||||
RAIT Financial Trust | 30,700 | 857,758 | |||||
Regency Centers Corporation | 142,500 | 11,905,875 | |||||
SL Green Realty Corp. | 148,900 | 20,426,102 | |||||
Simon Property Group, Inc. | 473,000 | 52,621,250 | |||||
Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. | 295,400 | 8,052,604 | |||||
Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. | 88,000 | 3,554,320 | |||||
Taubman Centers, Inc. | 155,500 | 9,017,445 | |||||
U-Store-It Trust | 184,200 | 3,706,104 | |||||
UDR, Inc. | 174,642 | 5,347,538 | |||||
Ventas, Inc. | 192,900 | 8,126,877 | |||||
Vornado Realty Trust | 268,200 | 32,006,988 | |||||
Weingarten Realty Investors | 123,300 | 5,864,148 | |||||
624,995,798 | |||||||
Utilities - Telephone - 0.32% | |||||||
Crown Castle International Corp.* | 70,300 | 2,258,739 | |||||
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS - 98.64% | $ | 698,146,541 | |||||
(Cost: $507,590,112) |
SHORT-TERM SECURITIES | Principal Amount in Thousands | ||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Aircraft - 0.11% | |||||||
United Technologies Corporation, | |||||||
5.25%, 4-4-07 | $ | 750 | 749,672 | ||||
Aluminum - 0.79% | |||||||
Alcoa Incorporated, | |||||||
5.44%, 4-2-07 | 5,567 | 5,566,159 | |||||
Capital Equipment - 0.42% | |||||||
Caterpillar Inc., | |||||||
5.3%, 4-9-07 | 3,000 | 2,996,466 | |||||
TOTAL SHORT-TERM SECURITIES - 1.32% | $ | 9,312,297 | |||||
(Cost: $9,312,297) | |||||||
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES - 99.96% | $ | 707,458,838 | |||||
(Cost: $516,902,409) | |||||||
CASH AND OTHER ASSETS, NET OF LIABILITIES - 0.04% | 317,028 | ||||||
NET ASSETS - 100.00% | $ | 707,775,866 | |||||
Notes to Schedule of Investments |
*No dividends were paid during the preceding 12 months. |
See Note 1 to financial statements for security valuation and other significant accounting policies concerning investments. |
See Note 3 to financial statements for cost and unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investments owned for Federal income tax purposes. |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
IVY REAL ESTATE SECURITIES FUND
March 31, 2007
(In Thousands, Except for Per Share Amounts)
ASSETS | |||
Investment securities - at value (cost - $516,902) (Notes 1 and 3) | $ | 707,459 | |
Cash | 30 | ||
Receivables: | |||
Dividends and interest | 2,337 | ||
Investment securities sold | 1,677 | ||
Fund shares sold | 1,438 | ||
Prepaid and other assets | 69 | ||
Total assets | 713,010 | ||
LIABILITIES | |||
Payable for investment securities purchased | 3,383 | ||
Payable to Fund shareholders | 864 | ||
Accrued management fee (Note 2) | 541 | ||
Accrued shareholder servicing (Note 2) | 186 | ||
Accrued service fee (Note 2) | 151 | ||
Accrued distribution fee (Note 2) | 30 | ||
Accrued accounting services fee (Note 2) | 15 | ||
Other | 64 | ||
Total liabilities | 5,234 | ||
Total net assets | $ | 707,776 | |
NET ASSETS | |||
Capital paid in (shares authorized - unlimited) | $ | 498,141 | |
Accumulated undistributed income: | |||
Accumulated undistributed net investment income | 294 | ||
Accumulated undistributed net realized gain on investment transactions | 18,785 | ||
Net unrealized appreciation in value of investments | 190,556 | ||
Net assets applicable to outstanding units of capital | $ | 707,776 | |
Net asset value per share (net assets divided by shares outstanding): | |||
Class A | $26.14 | ||
Class B | $25.91 | ||
Class C | $26.01 | ||
Class Y | $26.15 | ||
Class R | $26.14 | ||
Capital shares outstanding: | |||
Class A | 15,117 | ||
Class B | 838 | ||
Class C | 996 | ||
Class Y | 10,127 | ||
Class R | 6 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Statement of Operations
IVY REAL ESTATE SECURITIES FUND
For the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2007
(In Thousands)
INVESTMENT INCOME | ||||
Income (Note 1B): | ||||
Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $67) | $ | 12,391 | ||
Interest and amortization | 556 | |||
Total income | 12,947 | |||
Expenses (Note 2): | ||||
Investment management fee | 5,326 | |||
Shareholder servicing: | ||||
Class A | 1,048 | |||
Class B | 102 | |||
Class C | 84 | |||
Class Y | 355 | |||
Class R | – | * | ||
Service fee: | ||||
Class A | 756 | |||
Class B | 44 | |||
Class C | 52 | |||
Class Y | 591 | |||
Class R | – | * | ||
Distribution fee: | ||||
Class A | 34 | |||
Class B | 133 | |||
Class C | 157 | |||
Class R | – | * | ||
Accounting services fee | 161 | |||
Custodian fees | 32 | |||
Audit fees | 24 | |||
Legal fees | 17 | |||
Other | 240 | |||
Total expenses | 9,156 | |||
Net investment income | 3,791 | |||
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN ON INVESTMENTS (NOTES 1 AND 3) | ||||
Realized net gain on investments | 36,618 | |||
Unrealized appreciation in value of investments during the period | 57,001 | |||
Net gain on investments | 93,619 | |||
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | $ | 97,410 | ||
*Not shown due to rounding.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
IVY REAL ESTATE SECURITIES FUND
(In Thousands)
For the fiscal year ended March 31, | ||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2007 | 2006 | |||||||
INCREASE IN NET ASSETS | ||||||||
Operations: | ||||||||
Net investment income | $ | 3,791 | $ | 4,120 | ||||
Realized net gain on investments | 36,618 | 16,076 | ||||||
Unrealized appreciation | 57,001 | 95,208 | ||||||
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | 97,410 | 115,404 | ||||||
Distributions to shareholders from (Note 1F):(1) | ||||||||
Net investment income: | ||||||||
Class A | (1,898 | ) | (1,724 | ) | ||||
Class B | (– | ) | (4 | ) | ||||
Class C | (– | ) | (16 | ) | ||||
Class Y | (1,896 | ) | (2,078 | ) | ||||
Class R | (1 | ) | (– | )* | ||||
Realized gains on investment transactions: | ||||||||
Class A | (13,023 | ) | (7,984 | ) | ||||
Class B | (719 | ) | (494 | ) | ||||
Class C | (855 | ) | (541 | ) | ||||
Class Y | (9,462 | ) | (6,941 | ) | ||||
Class R | (5 | ) | (– | ) | ||||
(27,859 | ) | (19,782 | ) | |||||
Capital share transactions (Note 5) | 134,609 | 85,348 | ||||||
Total increase | 204,160 | 180,970 | ||||||
NET ASSETS | ||||||||
Beginning of period | 503,616 | 322,646 | ||||||
End of period | $ | 707,776 | $ | 503,616 | ||||
Undistributed net investment income | $ | 294 | $ | 298 | ||||
*Not shown due to rounding.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Financial Highlights
IVY REAL ESTATE SECURITIES FUND
Class A Shares
For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
For the fiscal year ended March 31, | For the fiscal period ended | For the fiscal year ended July 31, | ||||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 3-31-04 | 2003 | 2002 | |||||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 23.11 | $ | 18.13 | $ | 16.99 | $ | 13.42 | $ | 11.93 | $ | 11.67 | ||||||||
Income from investment operations: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income | 0.10 | 0.15 | 0.15 | (1) | 0.62 | 0.48 | 0.32 | |||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | 4.05 | 5.81 | 1.93 | (1) | 3.38 | 1.72 | 1.01 | |||||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 4.15 | 5.96 | 2.08 | 4.00 | 2.20 | 1.33 | ||||||||||||||
Less distributions from: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income | (0.15 | ) | (0.18 | ) | (0.25 | ) | (0.24 | ) | (0.48 | ) | (0.28 | ) | ||||||||
Capital gains | (0.97 | ) | (0.80 | ) | (0.69 | ) | (0.19 | ) | (0.23 | ) | (0.79 | ) | ||||||||
Total distributions | (1.12 | ) | (0.98 | ) | (0.94 | ) | (0.43 | ) | (0.71 | ) | (1.07 | ) | ||||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 26.14 | $ | 23.11 | $ | 18.13 | $ | 16.99 | $ | 13.42 | $ | 11.93 | ||||||||
Total return(2) | 18.09 | % | 33.53 | % | 12.09 | % | 29.78 | % | 19.65 | % | 12.31 | % | ||||||||
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | $395 | $256 | $155 | $44 | $60 | $32 | ||||||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including voluntary expense waiver | 1.57 | % | 1.64 | % | 1.67 | % | 1.48 | %(3)(4) | 1.46 | % | 1.50 | % | ||||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets including voluntary expense waiver | 0.54 | % | 0.91 | % | 0.95 | % | 4.35 | %(3)(4) | 2.95 | % | 2.83 | % | ||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding voluntary expense waiver | 1.57 | %(5) | 1.64 | %(5) | 1.67 | %(5) | 1.49 | %(3)(4) | 1.46 | %(5) | 1.69 | % | ||||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets excluding voluntary expense waiver | 0.54 | %(5) | 0.91 | %(5) | 0.95 | %(5) | 4.34 | %(3)(4) | 2.95 | %(5) | 2.64 | % | ||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 35 | % | 35 | % | 48 | % | 35 | % | 48 | % | 101 | % |
(1)Based on average weekly shares outstanding.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Financial Highlights
IVY REAL ESTATE SECURITIES FUND
Class B Shares
For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
For the fiscal year ended March 31, | For the period from 12-8-03(1) to | |||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 3-31-04 | |||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 23.00 | $ | 18.08 | $ | 16.97 | $ | 15.18 | ||||||
Income (loss) from investment operations: | ||||||||||||||
Net investment income (loss) | (0.09 | ) | 0.01 | (0.07 | )(2) | 0.07 | ||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | 3.97 | 5.72 | 1.95 | (2) | 2.08 | |||||||||
Total from investment operations | 3.88 | 5.73 | 1.88 | 2.15 | ||||||||||
Less distributions from: | ||||||||||||||
Net investment income | (0.00 | ) | (0.01 | ) | (0.08 | ) | (0.17 | ) | ||||||
Capital gains | (0.97 | ) | (0.80 | ) | (0.69 | ) | (0.19 | ) | ||||||
Total distributions | (0.97 | ) | (0.81 | ) | (0.77 | ) | (0.36 | ) | ||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 25.91 | $ | 23.00 | $ | 18.08 | $ | 16.97 | ||||||
Total return | 16.93 | % | 32.19 | % | 10.91 | % | 14.46 | % | ||||||
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | $22 | $15 | $10 | $2 | ||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | 2.57 | % | 2.66 | % | 2.73 | % | 3.02 | %(3) | ||||||
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | - -0.42 | % | 0.01 | % | - -0.24 | % | - -5.40 | %(3) | ||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 35 | % | 35 | % | 48 | % | 35 | %(4) |
(1)Commencement of operations of the class.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Financial Highlights
IVY REAL ESTATE SECURITIES FUND
Class C Shares
For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
�� | For the fiscal year ended March 31, | For the period from 12-8-03(1) to | ||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 3-31-04 | |||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 23.04 | $ | 18.10 | $ | 16.99 | $ | 15.18 | ||||||
Income (loss) from investment operations: | ||||||||||||||
Net investment income (loss) | (0.06 | ) | 0.03 | 0.12 | 0.08 | |||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | 4.00 | 5.73 | 1.82 | 2.09 | ||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 3.94 | 5.76 | 1.94 | 2.17 | ||||||||||
Less distributions from: | ||||||||||||||
Net investment income | (0.00 | ) | (0.02 | ) | (0.14 | ) | (0.17 | ) | ||||||
Capital gains | (0.97 | ) | (0.80 | ) | (0.69 | ) | (0.19 | ) | ||||||
Total distributions | (0.97 | ) | (0.82 | ) | (0.83 | ) | (0.36 | ) | ||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 26.01 | $ | 23.04 | $ | 18.10 | $ | 16.99 | ||||||
Total return | 17.17 | % | 32.38 | % | 11.21 | % | 14.59 | % | ||||||
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | $26 | $17 | $10 | $2 | ||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | 2.39 | % | 2.46 | % | 2.49 | % | 2.82 | %(2) | ||||||
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | - -0.28 | % | 0.15 | % | 0.14 | % | -4.46 | %(2) | ||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 35 | % | 35 | % | 48 | % | 35 | %(3) |
(1)Commencement of operations of the class.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Financial Highlights
IVY REAL ESTATE SECURITIES FUND
Class Y Shares
For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
For the fiscal year ended March 31, | For the period from 12-8-03(1) to | |||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 3-31-04 | |||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 23.12 | $ | 18.14 | $ | 16.99 | $ | 15.18 | ||||||
Income from investment operations: | ||||||||||||||
Net investment income | 0.83 | 0.27 | 0.26 | (2) | 0.04 | |||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | 3.97 | 5.75 | 1.87 | (2) | 2.15 | |||||||||
Total from investment operations | 4.80 | 6.02 | 2.13 | 2.19 | ||||||||||
Less distributions from: | ||||||||||||||
Net investment income | (0.80 | ) | (0.24 | ) | (0.29 | ) | (0.19 | ) | ||||||
Capital gains | (0.97 | ) | (0.80 | ) | (0.69 | ) | (0.19 | ) | ||||||
Total distributions | (1.77 | ) | (1.04 | ) | (0.98 | ) | (0.38 | ) | ||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 26.15 | $ | 23.12 | $ | 18.14 | $ | 16.99 | ||||||
Total return | 18.32 | % | 33.86 | % | 12.40 | % | 14.78 | % | ||||||
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | $265 | $216 | $148 | $91 | ||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | 1.37 | % | 1.39 | % | 1.44 | % | 1.60 | %(3) | ||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 0.94 | % | 1.27 | % | 1.59 | % | 0.14 | %(3) | ||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 35 | % | 35 | % | 48 | % | 35 | %(4) |
(1)Commencement of operations of the class.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Financial Highlights
IVY REAL ESTATE SECURITIES FUND
Class R Shares
For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
For the fiscal year ended | For the period from 12-29-05(1) to | ||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3-31-07 | 3-31-06 | ||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 23.11 | $ | 20.55 | |||||
Income (loss) from investment operations: | |||||||||
Net investment income (loss) | 0.15 | (0.20 | ) | ||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | 3.98 | 2.79 | |||||||
Total from investment operations | 4.13 | 2.59 | |||||||
Less distributions from: | |||||||||
Net investment income | (0.13 | ) | (0.03 | ) | |||||
Capital gains | (0.97 | ) | (0.00 | ) | |||||
Total distributions | (1.10 | ) | (0.03 | ) | |||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 26.14 | $ | 23.11 | |||||
Total return | 17.98 | % | 12.59 | % | |||||
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | $158 | $113 | |||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | 1.68 | % | 1.73 | %(2) | |||||
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | 0.43 | % | - -3.64 | %(2) | |||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 35 | % | 35 | %(3) |
(1)Commencement of operations of the class.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Manager's Discussion of Ivy Small Cap Value Fund
March 31, 2007
The Ivy Small Cap Value Fund is subadvised by BlackRock Capital Management, Inc.*
STYLE | ||||
VALUE | BLEND | GROWTH | ||
LARGE | CAPITALIZATION | |||
MEDIUM | ||||
X | SMALL |
This diagram shows the Fund's equity investment style and the size of companies in the Fund, as measured by market capitalization. Shaded areas reflect quarterly data for the past three years. Source: Morningstar
The Fund rose 8.26 percent (Class A shares at net asset value) for the 12 months ended March 31, 2007, underperforming its benchmark index. By comparison, the Russell 2000 Value Index (reflecting the performance of securities that generally represent small company value stocks) increased 10.36 percent during the period. The Lipper Small-Cap Value Funds Universe Average (reflecting the universe of funds with similar investment objectives) increased 7.83 percent during the period.
A volatile year
We faced a challenging year for small-capitalization stocks as increased volatility and a slowing domestic economy led investors to favor larger cap segments of the market. In this environment, value outpaced growth across the market capitalization spectrum. Following a pronounced sell-off in early May, prompted by spiking energy prices and the Federal Reserve's 16th consecutive increase in short-term interest rates, equities rallied. Crude oil prices pulled back toward $60/barrel from their early August highs near $77/barrel. Moving into the first quarter of 2007, equity markets came under pressure following a sharp sell-off overseas. Furthermore, concern surrounding the subprime mortgage market and continued weakness in the housing sector weighed on investors' appetite for risk. However, despite these headwinds, domestic equities ended the quarter in positive territory, contributing to overall gains for the fiscal year.
Within the benchmark Russell 2000 Value Index, utilities, materials and consumer staples were among the strongest performing sectors, while financials and information technology lagged overall index returns. Within the Fund, stock selection gains in consumer discretionary and utilities were largely offset by weakness in financials and energy.
Changes to Top 10 Equity Holdings March 31, 2007 compared to March 31, 2006 | |
---|---|
Company | Change in weighting |
BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc. | New to Top 10 |
Orient-Express Hotels Ltd. | New to Top 10 |
DJO Incorporated | New to Top 10 |
Brink's Company (The) | Decreased |
Silgan Holdings Inc. | New to Top 10 |
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation | New to Top 10 |
Hain Celestial Group, Inc. (The) | New to Top 10 |
Piper Jaffray Companies | Decreased |
Texas Industries, Inc. | New to Top 10 |
Waste Connections, Inc. | New to Top 10 |
See your advisor or www.ivyfunds.com for more information on the Fund's most recently published Top 10 Holdings.
Despite fears of a slowdown in consumer spending, specialty retailers and hotel and resort holdings were among the key performance drivers in the consumer discretionary sector. Within the Fund, stock selection among specialty retailers added the greatest value, benefiting in part from continued merger-and-acquisition activity within the sector. For example, a private equity group purchased Petco Animal Supplies at a substantial premium. OfficeMax was another contributor to our return. A new management team was able to significantly boost profit margins at the chain of office-supply superstores. Also, hotel and resort holdings added value, led by Orient-Express Hotels Ltd. and Vail Resorts, Inc.
In utilities, solid stock selection, particularly among electric utilities, and an overweight among multi-utilities, contributed to favorable sector comparisons. ITC Holdings Corp. was a standout performer within the sector. Building upon earlier gains, shares of the electricity transmission company spiked higher in mid-January following an announced deal to acquire the transmission assets of Interstate Power & Light Co.
Conversely, the Fund underperformed the Russell 2000 Value Index in financials. Within the sector, an overweight in capital market stocks and underweights among thrifts and mortgage finance and commercial banks added value. However, these relative gains were overshadowed by the negative impact of an underweight and stock selection among Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and disappointing performance from holdings in the insurance and commercial banking sub-sectors. We continue to believe REITs, which made up 14 percent of the index, are unattractive from both a valuation and yield standpoint. As such, we are maintaining our underweight position. In addition, disappointing stock selection hampered performance comparisons in energy as the Fund remained market weight. The sector was highly volatile during the period as crude oil prices bounced between $50/barrel and $77/barrel, before closing March above the $65/barrel mark. Notable individual detractors included coal producer Massey Energy and equipment an d service providers Carbo Ceramics and Hercules Offshore, Inc.
Our outlook
Looking ahead, we expect increased volatility in the equity markets as the positive catalysts of ample liquidity, ongoing strength in merger-and-acquisition activity, aggressive stock buybacks and a possible easing in monetary policy fight the headwinds of slowing economic growth, further deterioration in the housing market and contracting corporate profit margins. Accordingly, the Fund is more neutrally positioned from a sector perspective; with a continued focus on holding stocks of what we feel are high-quality, small-cap companies. As we enter the second quarter of 2007, the most notable sector positioning relative to the benchmark Russell 2000 Value Index includes overweights in consumer staples, health care and industrials, and underweights in information technology and financials, primarily driven by our underweight exposure to REITs and banks. We believe the Fund is well positioned to continue to benefit from heightened merger-and-acquisition activity as our investment process generally leads us to o wn what we believe to be attractively valued stocks of solid companies that also have the potential to be compelling private equity and leveraged buyout candidates.
As with any mutual fund, the value of the Fund's shares will change, and you could lose money on your investment. Investing in small-cap stocks may carry more risk than investing in stocks of larger, more well-established companies. These and other risks are more fully described in the Fund's prospectus.
The Fund's performance noted above is at net asset value (NAV), and does not include the effect of any applicable sales charges. If reflected, the sales charge would reduce the performance noted.
The opinions expressed in this report are those of the portfolio manager and are current only through the end of the period of the report as stated on the cover. The manager's views are subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions, and no forecasts can be guaranteed.
*Please note that, effective September 29, 2006, the Fund's subadvisor changed from BlackRock Financial Management, Inc. to BlackRock Capital Management, Inc. due to the contribution by Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. of its investment management business, Merrill Lynch Investment Managers, to BlackRock, Inc. to form a new asset management company. Between September 29, 2006 and February 2, 2007, BlackRock Capital Management, Inc. served as interim subadvisor.
Comparison of Change in Value of
$10,000 Investment
Ivy Small Cap Value Fund, Class A Shares(1) | $ | 24,136 | ||
Russell 2000 Value Index | $ | 29,570 | ||
Lipper Small-Cap Value Funds Universe Average | $ | 27,868 |
IVY SMALL CAP | LIPPER SMALL-CAP | |||||
VALUE FUND, | RUSSELL 2000 | VALUE FUNDS | ||||
CLASS A SHARES | VALUE INDEX | UNIVERSE AVERAGE | ||||
JULY | 1997 | 9,425 | 10,000 | 10,000 | ||
JULY | 1998 | 10,265 | 10,608 | 10,331 | ||
JULY | 1999 | 9,866 | 10,590 | 10,566 | ||
JULY | 2000 | 10,235 | 11,132 | 10,974 | ||
JULY | 2001 | 13,836 | 13,772 | 13,882 | ||
JULY | 2002 | 12,000 | 13,017 | 13,028 | ||
JULY | 2003 | 13,790 | 15,451 | 15,310 | ||
MARCH | 2004 | 17,691 | 19,726 | 19,354 | ||
MARCH | 2005 | 19,147 | 21,656 | 21,501 | ||
MARCH | 2006 | 22,294 | 26,794 | 25,844 | ||
MARCH | 2007 | 24,136 | 29,570 | 27,868 |
Please note that the performance of the Fund's other share classes will be greater or less than the performance shown above for Class A based on the differences in loads and fees paid by shareholders investing in the different classes.
(1)The value of the investment in the Fund is impacted by the sales load at the time of the investment and by the ongoing expenses of the Fund and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions.
Average Annual Total Return(2) | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Class A | Class B | Class C | Class Y | |
1-year period ended 3-31-07 | 2.04% | 3.17% | 7.43% | 8.70% |
5-year period ended 3-31-07 | 8.06% | – | – | – |
10-year period ended 3-31-07 | 11.12% | – | – | – |
Since inception of Class (3) through 3-31-07 | – | 10.88% | 11.95% | 13.19% |
(2)Data quoted is past performance and is based on deduction of the maximum applicable sales load for each of the periods. Current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate and shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Please visit www.ivyfunds.com for the Fund's most recent month-end performance. Class A shares carry a maximum front-end sales load of 5.75%. Class B and Class C shares carry maximum contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) of 5% and 1%, respectively. (Accordingly, the Class C shares reflect no CDSC since it only applies to Class C shares redeemed within twelve months after purchase.) Class Y shares are not subject to sales charges.
(3)12-8-03 for Class B, Class C and Class Y shares (the date on which shares were first acquired by shareholders).
Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future performance. Indexes are unmanaged. The performance graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares.
The Advantus Venture Fund merged into the Ivy Small Cap Value Fund on December 8, 2003. The performance shown for periods prior to this date is that of the Advantus Venture Fund Class A shares, restated to reflect current sales charges applicable to Ivy Small Cap Value Fund Class A shares. Performance has not been restated to reflect the fees and expenses applicable to the Ivy Small Cap Value Fund. If these expenses were reflected, performance shown would differ.
SHAREHOLDER SUMMARY OF IVY SMALL CAP VALUE FUND
Portfolio Highlights
On March 31, 2007, Ivy Small Cap Value Fund had net assets totaling $163,063,521 invested in a diversified portfolio of:
87.14% | Domestic Common Stocks | |
6.45% | Foreign Common Stocks | |
6.41% | Cash and Cash Equivalents |
As a shareholder of the Fund, for every $100 you had invested on March 31, 2007, your Fund owned:
Sector Weightings
Financial Services Stocks | $ | 18.45 | |||
Business Equipment and Services Stocks | $ | 12.73 | |||
Consumer Nondurables Stocks | $ | 8.40 | |||
Retail Stocks | $ | 8.35 | |||
Consumer Services Stocks | $ | 8.29 | |||
Technology Stocks | $ | 6.82 | |||
Health Care Stocks | $ | 6.81 | |||
Cash and Cash Equivalents | $ | 6.41 | |||
Capital Goods Stocks | $ | 6.27 | |||
Utilities Stocks | $ | 4.90 | |||
Shelter Stocks | $ | 4.38 | |||
Energy Stocks | $ | 4.25 | |||
Miscellaneous Stocks | $ | 3.94 |
The Investments of Ivy Small Cap Value Fund | |||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
March 31, 2007 | |||||||
COMMON STOCKS | Shares | Value | |||||
Aircraft - 1.32% | |||||||
K&F Industries Holdings, Inc.* | 20,800 | $ | 560,144 | ||||
Orbital Sciences Corporation* | 85,100 | 1,594,774 | |||||
2,154,918 | |||||||
Aluminum - 1.01% | |||||||
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation* | 21,100 | 1,646,328 | |||||
Banks - 9.86% | |||||||
Boston Private Financial Holdings, Inc. | 85,500 | 2,385,450 | |||||
Cathay General Bancorp | 57,300 | 1,947,341 | |||||
Columbia Banking System, Inc. | 27,500 | 927,025 | |||||
First Midwest Bancorp, Inc. | 52,400 | 1,926,748 | |||||
First Niagara Financial Group, Inc. | 155,300 | 2,158,670 | |||||
First State Bancorporation | 37,300 | 839,996 | |||||
KBW, Inc.* | 53,300 | 1,852,708 | |||||
Umpqua Holdings Corporation | 62,574 | 1,676,670 | |||||
United Bankshares, Inc. | 30,600 | 1,072,377 | |||||
Wintrust Financial Corporation | 28,800 | 1,284,624 | |||||
16,071,609 | |||||||
Broadcasting - 0.33% | |||||||
Outdoor Channel Holdings, Inc.* | 53,500 | 545,700 | |||||
Business Equipment and Services - 12.22% | |||||||
Administaff, Inc. | 23,200 | 816,640 | |||||
Brink's Company (The) | 63,600 | 4,035,420 | |||||
CACI International Inc, Class A* | 16,600 | 777,876 | |||||
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc.* | 18,500 | 944,240 | |||||
Education Realty Trust, Inc. | 82,700 | 1,222,306 | |||||
H&E Equipment Services, Inc.* | 56,700 | 1,217,916 | |||||
Lennox International Inc. | 14,916 | 532,501 | |||||
PHH Corporation* | 75,500 | 2,307,280 | |||||
Premiere Global Services, Inc.* | 51,595 | 578,896 | |||||
Sunterra Corporation* | 72,239 | 1,132,346 | |||||
TriZetto Group, Inc. (The)* | 71,000 | 1,420,000 | |||||
Waste Connections, Inc.* | 84,450 | 2,528,433 | |||||
Watson Wyatt & Company Holdings, Inc., Class A | 49,500 | 2,408,175 | |||||
19,922,029 | |||||||
Capital Equipment - 2.52% | |||||||
Actuant Corporation, Class A | 35,000 | 1,776,600 | |||||
Astec Industries, Inc.* | 37,300 | 1,500,206 | |||||
Chart Industries, Inc.* | 14,455 | 262,141 | |||||
Gardner Denver, Inc.* | 16,200 | 564,570 | |||||
4,103,517 | |||||||
Chemicals - Specialty - 0.65% | |||||||
H.B. Fuller Company | 39,000 | 1,063,530 | |||||
Communications Equipment - 1.54% | |||||||
Dycom Industries, Inc.* | 72,749 | 1,895,839 | |||||
LoJack Corporation* | 32,292 | 612,579 | |||||
2,508,418 | |||||||
Computers - Peripherals - 3.51% | |||||||
Electronics for Imaging, Inc.* | 67,100 | 1,575,173 | |||||
Imation Corp. | 57,200 | 2,309,736 | |||||
Lawson Software, Inc.* | 152,100 | 1,229,729 | |||||
TIBCO Software Inc.* | 71,663 | 610,927 | |||||
5,725,565 | |||||||
Construction Materials - 1.57% | |||||||
Texas Industries, Inc. | 33,800 | 2,552,914 | |||||
Containers - 2.24% | |||||||
Silgan Holdings Inc. | 71,651 | 3,659,575 | |||||
Cosmetics and Toiletries - 0.95% | |||||||
Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc., Class A | 94,263 | 1,557,225 | |||||
Electronic Components - 0.45% | |||||||
RF Micro Devices, Inc.* | 39,700 | 246,934 | |||||
Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates, Inc.* | 9,200 | 490,820 | |||||
737,754 | |||||||
Finance Companies - 0.89% | |||||||
Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc. | 45,100 | 1,451,318 | |||||
Food and Related - 5.21% | |||||||
Hain Celestial Group, Inc. (The)* | 102,357 | 3,076,851 | |||||
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation | 99,500 | 3,302,405 | |||||
Ralcorp Holdings, Inc.* | 32,988 | 2,121,128 | |||||
8,500,384 | |||||||
Health Care - Drugs - 1.41% | |||||||
Axcan Pharma Inc.* | 139,454 | 2,303,083 | |||||
Health Care - General - 2.57% | |||||||
DJO Incorporated* | 110,397 | 4,184,046 | |||||
Hospital Supply and Management - 2.83% | |||||||
Kindred Healthcare, Inc.* | 67,700 | 2,219,206 | |||||
Magellan Health Services, Inc.* | 57,000 | 2,397,420 | |||||
4,616,626 | |||||||
Hotels and Gaming - 5.87% | |||||||
Morgans Hotel Group Co.* | 59,516 | 1,250,134 | |||||
Orient-Express Hotels Ltd. | 75,700 | 4,528,374 | |||||
Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc.* | 55,100 | 1,601,757 | |||||
Vail Resorts, Inc.* | 40,487 | 2,199,659 | |||||
9,579,924 | |||||||
Insurance - Property and Casualty - 3.13% | |||||||
Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited | 53,900 | 1,412,719 | |||||
Endurance Specialty Holdings Ltd. | 47,561 | 1,699,830 | |||||
Platinum Underwriters Holdings, Ltd. | 61,891 | 1,985,463 | |||||
5,098,012 | |||||||
Leisure Time Industry - 0.99% | |||||||
LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc.* | 56,238 | 601,747 | |||||
RC2 Corporation* | 25,000 | 1,008,000 | |||||
1,609,747 | |||||||
Motion Pictures - 1.10% | |||||||
Regal Entertainment Group | 90,000 | 1,788,300 | |||||
Motor Vehicle Parts - 0.15% | |||||||
Accuride Corporation* | 17,279 | 252,273 | |||||
Non-Residential Construction - 2.18% | |||||||
Perini Corporation* | 31,300 | 1,153,718 | |||||
Washington Group International, Inc.* | 36,100 | 2,397,762 | |||||
3,551,480 | |||||||
Petroleum - Domestic - 1.52% | |||||||
Delta Petroleum Corporation* | 54,000 | 1,240,650 | |||||
Goodrich Petroleum Corporation* | 36,876 | 1,240,140 | |||||
2,480,790 | |||||||
Petroleum - Services - 2.73% | |||||||
Cal Dive International, Inc.* | 74,600 | 910,866 | |||||
Hercules Offshore, Inc.* | 58,983 | 1,547,714 | |||||
Oceaneering International, Inc.* | 25,100 | 1,057,212 | |||||
Universal Compression Holdings, Inc.* | 13,800 | 933,984 | |||||
4,449,776 | |||||||
Real Estate Investment Trust - 4.38% | |||||||
Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. | 56,400 | 1,716,816 | |||||
BioMed Realty Trust, Inc. | 32,848 | 863,902 | |||||
Corporate Office Properties Trust | 31,200 | 1,425,216 | |||||
DCT Industrial Trust Inc. | 91,600 | 1,083,628 | |||||
Gramercy Capital Corp. | 26,219 | 804,399 | |||||
Innkeepers USA Trust | 76,190 | 1,240,373 | |||||
7,134,334 | |||||||
Restaurants - 0.77% | |||||||
Landry's Restaurants, Inc. | 42,624 | 1,261,670 | |||||
Retail - Food Stores - 0.72% | |||||||
Ruddick Corporation | 39,310 | 1,182,445 | |||||
Retail - General Merchandise - 3.21% | |||||||
BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc.* | 134,100 | 4,536,603 | |||||
Stage Stores, Inc. | 30,100 | 701,631 | |||||
5,238,234 | |||||||
Retail - Specialty Stores - 3.65% | |||||||
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation | 38,900 | 1,007,899 | |||||
Borders Group, Inc. | 99,300 | 2,027,706 | |||||
Genesco Inc.* | 15,000 | 622,950 | |||||
Hot Topic, Inc.* | 88,867 | 985,535 | |||||
Jos. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc.* | 20,400 | 720,732 | |||||
Talbots, Inc. (The) | 24,600 | 581,052 | |||||
5,945,874 | |||||||
Savings and Loans - 1.73% | |||||||
Sterling Financial Corporation | 62,548 | 1,951,185 | |||||
WSFS Financial Corporation | 13,492 | 867,468 | |||||
2,818,653 | |||||||
Security and Commodity Brokers - 2.84% | |||||||
GFI Group Inc.* | 13,600 | 923,848 | |||||
National Financial Partners Corp. | 13,803 | 647,499 | |||||
Piper Jaffray Companies* | 49,328 | 3,055,376 | |||||
4,626,723 | |||||||
Timesharing and Software - 0.51% | |||||||
TradeStation Group, Inc.* | 65,800 | 827,106 | |||||
Trucking and Shipping - 2.13% | |||||||
Kirby Corporation* | 56,300 | 1,969,374 | |||||
Knight Transportation, Inc. | 84,300 | 1,502,226 | |||||
3,471,600 | |||||||
Utilities - Electric - 3.51% | |||||||
Black Hills Corporation | 56,900 | 2,092,213 | |||||
ITC Holdings Corp. | 33,200 | 1,437,228 | |||||
PNM Resources, Inc. | 68,100 | 2,199,630 | |||||
5,729,071 | |||||||
Utilities - Gas and Pipeline - 1.39% | |||||||
South Jersey Industries, Inc. | 59,500 | 2,263,975 | |||||
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS - 93.59% | $ | 152,614,526 | |||||
(Cost: $138,685,741) | |||||||
SHORT-TERM SECURITIES | Principal Amount in Thousands | ||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Capital Equipment - 2.45% | |||||||
Caterpillar Inc., | |||||||
5.3%, 4-9-07 | $ | 4,000 | 3,995,289 | ||||
Forest and Paper Products - 2.00% | |||||||
Sonoco Products Co., | |||||||
5.47%, 4-2-07 | 3,258 | 3,257,505 | |||||
Health Care - Drugs - 1.84% | |||||||
GlaxoSmithKline Finance plc, | |||||||
5.3%, 4-10-07 | 3,000 | 2,996,025 | |||||
TOTAL SHORT-TERM SECURITIES - 6.29% | $ | 10,248,819 | |||||
(Cost: $10,248,819) | |||||||
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES - 99.88% | $ | 162,863,345 | |||||
(Cost: $148,934,560) | |||||||
CASH, NET OF LIABILITIES AND OTHER ASSETS - 0.12% | 200,176 | ||||||
NET ASSETS - 100.00% | $ | 163,063,521 | |||||
Notes to Schedule of Investments |
*No dividends were paid during the preceding 12 months. |
See Note 1 to financial statements for security valuation and other significant accounting policies concerning investments. |
See Note 3 to financial statements for cost and unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investments owned for Federal income tax purposes. |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
IVY SMALL CAP VALUE FUND
March 31, 2007
(In Thousands, Except for Per Share Amounts)
ASSETS | ||||
Investment securities - at value (cost - $148,935) (Notes 1 and 3) | $ | 162,863 | ||
Receivables: | ||||
Investment securities sold | 3,110 | |||
Fund shares sold | 522 | |||
Dividends and interest | 308 | |||
Prepaid and other assets | 43 | |||
Total assets | 166,846 | |||
LIABILITIES | ||||
Payable for investment securities purchased | 3,239 | |||
Payable to Fund shareholders | 265 | |||
Accrued management fee (Note 2) | 114 | |||
Accrued shareholder servicing (Note 2) | 70 | |||
Accrued service fee (Note 2) | 35 | |||
Accrued distribution fee (Note 2) | 13 | |||
Due to custodian | 13 | |||
Accrued accounting services fee (Note 2) | 6 | |||
Other | 27 | |||
Total liabilities | 3,782 | |||
Total net assets | $ | 163,064 | ||
NET ASSETS | ||||
Capital paid in (shares authorized - unlimited) | $ | 143,108 | ||
Accumulated undistributed income (loss): | ||||
Accumulated undistributed net investment loss | (14 | ) | ||
Accumulated undistributed net realized gain on investment transactions | 6,041 | |||
Net unrealized appreciation in value of investments | 13,929 | |||
Net assets applicable to outstanding units of capital | $ | 163,064 | ||
Net asset value per share (net assets divided by shares outstanding): | ||||
Class A | $16.22 | |||
Class B | $15.48 | |||
Class C | $15.69 | |||
Class Y | $16.42 | |||
Capital shares outstanding: | ||||
Class A | 7,449 | |||
Class B | 552 | |||
Class C | 787 | |||
Class Y | 1,301 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Statement of Operations
IVY SMALL CAP VALUE FUND
For the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2007
(In Thousands)
INVESTMENT LOSS | ||||
Income (Note 1B): | ||||
Dividends | $ | 1,704 | ||
Interest and amortization | 310 | |||
Total income | 2,014 | |||
Expenses (Note 2): | ||||
Investment management fee | 1,150 | |||
Shareholder servicing: | ||||
Class A | 459 | |||
Class B | 58 | |||
Class C | 55 | |||
Class Y | 32 | |||
Service fee: | ||||
Class A | 228 | |||
Class B | 18 | |||
Class C | 27 | |||
Class Y | 52 | |||
Distribution fee: | ||||
Class A | 12 | |||
Class B | 55 | |||
Class C | 81 | |||
Accounting services fee | 66 | |||
Audit fees | 20 | |||
Custodian fees | 15 | |||
Legal fees | 4 | |||
Other | 110 | |||
Total expenses | 2,442 | |||
Net investment loss | (428 | ) | ||
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS (NOTES 1 AND 3) | ||||
Realized net gain on investments | 13,402 | |||
Unrealized depreciation in value of investments during the period | (1,667 | ) | ||
Net gain on investments | 11,735 | |||
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | $ | 11,307 | ||
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
IVY SMALL CAP VALUE FUND
(In Thousands)
For the fiscal year ended March 31, | ||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2007 | 2006 | |||||||
INCREASE IN NET ASSETS | ||||||||
Operations: | ||||||||
Net investment loss | $ | (428 | ) | $ | (911 | ) | ||
Realized net gain on investments | 13,402 | 15,553 | ||||||
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (1,667 | ) | 3,388 | |||||
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | 11,307 | 18,030 | ||||||
Distributions to shareholders from (Note 1F): (1) | ||||||||
Net investment income: | ||||||||
Class A | (– | ) | (– | ) | ||||
Class B | (– | ) | (– | ) | ||||
Class C | (– | ) | (– | ) | ||||
Class Y | (– | ) | (– | ) | ||||
Realized gains on investment transactions: | ||||||||
Class A | (8,051 | ) | (13,964 | ) | ||||
Class B | (627 | ) | (1,186 | ) | ||||
Class C | (925 | ) | (1,589 | ) | ||||
Class Y | (1,624 | ) | (4,122 | ) | ||||
(11,227 | ) | (20,861 | ) | |||||
Capital share transactions (Note 5) | 35,884 | 26,322 | ||||||
Total increase | 35,964 | 23,491 | ||||||
NET ASSETS | ||||||||
Beginning of period | 127,100 | 103,609 | ||||||
End of period | $ | 163,064 | $ | 127,100 | ||||
Undistributed net investment loss | $ | (14 | ) | $ | (10 | ) | ||
(1)See "Financial Highlights" on pages 264 - 267.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Financial Highlights
IVY SMALL CAP VALUE FUND
Class A Shares
For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
For the fiscal year ended March 31, | For the fiscal period ended | For the fiscal year ended July 31, | ||||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 3-31-04 | 2003 | 2002 | |||||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 16.24 | $ | 16.88 | $ | 16.68 | $ | 13.02 | $ | 12.25 | $ | 15.05 | ||||||||
Income (loss) from investment operations: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment loss | (0.03 | ) | (0.11 | ) | (0.13 | ) | (0.08 | ) | (0.09 | ) | (0.08 | ) | ||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | 1.35 | 2.62 | 1.52 | 3.76 | 1.74 | (1.84 | ) | |||||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 1.32 | 2.51 | 1.39 | 3.68 | 1.65 | (1.92 | ) | |||||||||||||
Less distributions from: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | )* | (0.00 | ) | ||||||||
Capital gains | (1.34 | ) | (3.15 | ) | (1.19 | ) | (0.02 | ) | (0.88 | ) | (0.88 | ) | ||||||||
Total distributions | (1.34 | ) | (3.15 | ) | (1.19 | ) | (0.02 | ) | (0.88 | ) | (0.88 | ) | ||||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 16.22 | $ | 16.24 | $ | 16.88 | $ | 16.68 | $ | 13.02 | $ | 12.25 | ||||||||
Total return(1) | 8.26 | % | 16.44 | % | 8.23 | % | 28.29 | % | 14.91 | % | - -13.27 | % | ||||||||
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | $121 | $86 | $66 | $65 | $59 | $53 | ||||||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including voluntary expense waiver | 1.74 | % | 1.80 | % | 1.76 | % | 1.65 | %(2)(3) | 1.53 | % | 1.27 | % | ||||||||
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets including voluntary expense waiver | - -0.24 | % | - -0.76 | % | - -0.79 | % | - -0.76 | %(2)(3) | - -0.82 | % | - -0.57 | % | ||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding voluntary expense waiver | 1.74 | % (4) | 1.80 | %(4) | 1.76 | %(4) | 1.65 | %(2,3,4) | 1.53 | %(4) | 1.37 | % | ||||||||
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets excluding voluntary expense waiver | - -0.24 | % (4) | - -0.76 | %(4) | - -0.79 | %(4) | - -0.76 | %(2,3,4) | - -0.82 | %(4) | - -0.67 | % | ||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 123 | % | 157 | % | 124 | % | 27 | % | 54 | % | 37 | % |
*Not shown due to rounding.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Financial Highlights
IVY SMALL CAP VALUE FUND
Class B Shares
For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
For the fiscal year ended March 31, | For the period from 12-8-03(1) to | |||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 3-31-04 | |||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 15.72 | $ | 16.59 | $ | 16.61 | $ | 15.27 | ||||||
Income (loss) from investment operations: | ||||||||||||||
Net investment loss | (0.14 | ) | (0.25 | ) | (0.23 | ) | (0.05 | ) | ||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | 1.24 | 2.53 | 1.40 | 1.41 | ||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 1.10 | 2.28 | 1.17 | 1.36 | ||||||||||
Less distributions from: | ||||||||||||||
Net investment income | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | ||||||
Capital gains | (1.34 | ) | (3.15 | ) | (1.19 | ) | (0.02 | ) | ||||||
Total distributions | (1.34 | ) | (3.15 | ) | (1.19 | ) | (0.02 | ) | ||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 15.48 | $ | 15.72 | $ | 16.59 | $ | 16.61 | ||||||
Total return | 7.11 | % | 15.28 | % | 6.92 | % | 8.93 | % | ||||||
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | $9 | $7 | $5 | $1 | ||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | 2.82 | % | 2.84 | % | 3.02 | % | 3.79 | %(2) | ||||||
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets | - -1.33 | % | - -1.80 | % | - -1.88 | % | - -2.93 | %(2) | ||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 123 | % | 157 | % | 124 | % | 27 | %(3) |
(1)Commencement of operations of the class.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Financial Highlights
IVY SMALL CAP VALUE FUND
Class C Shares
For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
For the fiscal year ended March 31, | For the period from 12-8-03(1) to | |||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 3-31-04 | |||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 15.87 | $ | 16.67 | $ | 16.63 | $ | 15.27 | ||||||
Income (loss) from investment operations: | ||||||||||||||
Net investment loss | (0.12 | ) | (0.21 | ) | (0.19 | ) | (0.05 | ) | ||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | 1.28 | 2.56 | 1.42 | 1.43 | ||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 1.16 | 2.35 | 1.23 | 1.38 | ||||||||||
Less distributions from: | ||||||||||||||
Net investment income | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | ||||||
Capital gains | (1.34 | ) | (3.15 | ) | (1.19 | ) | (0.02 | ) | ||||||
Total distributions | (1.34 | ) | (3.15 | ) | (1.19 | ) | (0.02 | ) | ||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 15.69 | $ | 15.87 | $ | 16.67 | $ | 16.63 | ||||||
Total return | 7.43 | % | 15.64 | % | 7.28 | % | 9.06 | % | ||||||
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | $12 | $10 | $8 | $2 | ||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | 2.52 | % | 2.54 | % | 2.65 | % | 2.83 | %(2) | ||||||
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets | - -1.04 | % | - -1.50 | % | - -1.53 | % | - -2.00 | %(2) | ||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 123 | % | 157 | % | 124 | % | 27 | %(3) |
(1)Commencement of operations of the class.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Financial Highlights
IVY SMALL CAP VALUE FUND
Class Y Shares
For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
For the fiscal year ended March 31, | For the period from 12-8-03(1) to | |||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 3-31-04 | |||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 16.36 | $ | 16.92 | $ | 16.68 | $ | 15.27 | ||||||
Income (loss) from investment operations: | ||||||||||||||
Net investment income (loss) | 0.03 | (0.06 | ) | (0.10 | ) | (0.04 | ) | |||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | 1.37 | 2.65 | 1.53 | 1.47 | ||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 1.40 | 2.59 | 1.43 | 1.43 | ||||||||||
Less distributions from: | ||||||||||||||
Net investment income | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | ||||||
Capital gains | (1.34 | ) | (3.15 | ) | (1.19 | ) | (0.02 | ) | ||||||
Total distributions | (1.34 | ) | (3.15 | ) | (1.19 | ) | (0.02 | ) | ||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 16.42 | $ | 16.36 | $ | 16.92 | $ | 16.68 | ||||||
Total return | 8.70 | % | 16.88 | % | 8.48 | % | 9.38 | % | ||||||
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | $21 | $24 | $25 | $25 | ||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | 1.39 | % | 1.41 | % | 1.53 | % | 1.60 | %(2) | ||||||
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | 0.08 | % | - -0.37 | % | - -0.56 | % | - -0.82 | %(2) | ||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 123 | % | 157 | % | 124 | % | 27 | %(3) |
(1)Commencement of operations of the class.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Manager's Discussion of Ivy Value Fund
March 31, 2007
Below, Matthew T. Norris, CFA, portfolio manager of the Ivy Value Fund, discusses positioning, performance and results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007. He has managed the Fund since its inception and has 15 years of industry experience.
STYLE | ||||
VALUE | BLEND | GROWTH | ||
X | LARGE | CAPITALIZATION | ||
MEDIUM | ||||
SMALL |
The Fund increased 14.12 percent (Class A shares at net asset value), underperforming its benchmark but outperforming its peer group. By comparison, the Russell 1000 Value Index (reflecting the performance of securities that generally represent the value sector of the stock market) increased 16.87 percent during the period, and the Lipper Large-Cap Value Funds Universe Average (generally reflecting the performance of the universe of funds with similar investment objectives) increased 13.78 percent.
For the fiscal year, higher growth areas generally lagged behind the more traditional value areas. Meanwhile, economic activity was robust for much of 2006, with corporate earnings growth and profit margins near all-time highs. However, that appears to be slowing as we move through calendar year 2007. Housing has slowed and interest rates are up year over year. Also, the inverted bond market yield curve (short-term rates were higher than long-term rates) was a classic indicator of slowing economic performance this past year.
While corporate profit margins are still healthy, the reinvestment opportunities of that cash to generate future growth appear slim, in our opinion. This is reflected in changing corporate behavior, with more companies choosing to pay down debt or buy back stock, as opposed to investing for future growth by building more plants.
Utilities and telecom led, health care detracted
The markets were led by utilities and telecommunications, perhaps because these are less cyclical areas that likely will be affected less by slowing economic conditions. Areas of poor performance this past year included health care, consumer durables and technology. The Fund underperformed its benchmark primarily due to a few poor stock selections in health care at the beginning of the fiscal period. Our relative performance improved as the year wore on.
Our outlook
The Fund has concentrated its holdings into fewer names as conditions have dictated. However, our basic approach has not changed: we continue to search for what we feel are high-quality investment ideas, one by one, with stock prices that look to be cheap relative to a company's prospects. Furthermore, we remain diversified across economic sectors in an effort to maximize our ability to manage risk.
Changes to Top 10 Equity Holdings March 31, 2007 compared to March 31, 2006 | |
---|---|
Company | Change in weighting |
Exxon Mobil Corporation | Unchanged |
Bank of America Corporation | Increased |
J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. | Increased |
Hewlett-Packard Company | Increased |
Unum Group | New to Top 10 |
Altria Group, Inc. | New to Top 10 |
ChevronTexaco Corporation | Increased |
Travelers Companies, Inc. (The) | New to Top 10 |
Citigroup Inc. | Decreased |
FirstEnergy Corp. | New to Top 10 |
See your advisor or www.ivyfunds.com for more information on the Fund's most currently reported Top 10 Holdings.
As with any mutual fund, the value of the Fund's shares will change, and you could lose money on your investment.
Value stocks are stocks of companies that may have experienced adverse business or industry developments or may be subject to special risks that have caused the stocks to be out of favor and, in the opinion of the Fund's manager, undervalued. The value of a security believed by the Fund's manager to be undervalued may never reach what is believed to be its full value, or such security's value may decrease. These and other risks are more fully described in the Fund's prospectus.
The Fund's performance noted above is at net asset value (NAV), and does not include the effect of any applicable sales charges. If reflected, the sales charge would reduce the performance noted.
The opinions expressed in this report are those of the portfolio manager and are current only through the end of the period of the report as stated on the cover. The manager's views are subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions, and no forecasts can be guaranteed.
Comparison of Change in Value of
$10,000 Investment
Ivy Value Fund, Class A Shares(1) | $ | 11,875 | ||
Russell 1000 Value Index | $ | 22,187 | ||
Lipper Large-Cap Value Funds Universe Average | $ | 18,335 |
IVY VALUE FUND, | RUSSELL 1000 | LIPPER LARGE-CAP VALUE FUNDS | ||||
CLASS A SHARES | VALUE INDEX | UNIVERSE AVERAGE | ||||
SEPT | 1997 | 9,425 | 10,000 | 10,000 | ||
SEPT | 1998 | 7,875 | 10,358 | 9,713 | ||
SEPT | 1999 | 8,661 | 12,299 | 11,205 | ||
SEPT | 2000 | 8,777 | 13,383 | 12,281 | ||
SEPT | 2001 | 7,375 | 12,186 | 11,379 | ||
JULY | 2002 | 6,952 | 11,303 | 10,433 | ||
JULY | 2003 | 7,455 | 12,516 | 11,314 | ||
MARCH | 2004 | 8,684 | 14,809 | 13,228 | ||
MARCH | 2005 | 9,658 | 16,758 | 14,454 | ||
MARCH | 2006 | 10,406 | 18,985 | 16,114 | ||
MARCH | 2007 | 11,875 | 22,187 | 18,335 |
Please note that the performance of the Fund's other share classes will be greater or less than the performance shown above for Class A based on the differences in loads and fees paid by shareholders investing in the different classes.
(1)The value of the investment in the Fund is impacted by the sales load at the time of the investment and by the ongoing expenses of the Fund and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions.
Average Annual Total Return(2) | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Class A | Class B | Class C | Class Y | |
1-year period ended 3-31-07 | 7.56% | 8.99% | 13.09% | 14.28% |
5-year period ended 3-31-07 | 6.07% | – | – | – |
10-year period ended 3-31-07 | 3.70% | – | – | – |
Since inception of Class(3) through 3-31-07 | – | 10.37% | 11.20% | 12.39% |
(2)Data quoted is past performance and is based on deduction of the maximum applicable sales load for each of the periods. Current performance may be lower or higher. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate and shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Please visit www.ivyfunds.com for the Fund's most recent month-end performance. Class A shares carry a maximum front-end sales load of 5.75%. Class B and Class C shares carry maximum contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC) of 5% and 1%, respectively. (Accordingly, the Class C shares reflect no CDSC since it only applies to Class C shares redeemed within twelve months after purchase.) Class Y shares are not subject to sales charges.
(3)12-8-03 for Class B, Class C and Class Y shares (the date on which shares were first acquired by shareholders).
Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future performance. Indexes are unmanaged. The performance graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares.
The Advantus Cornerstone Fund merged into the Ivy Value Fund on December 8, 2003. The performance shown for periods prior to this date is that of the Advantus Cornerstone Fund Class A shares, restated to reflect current sales charges applicable to Ivy Value Fund Class A shares. Performance has not been restated to reflect the fees and expenses applicable to the Ivy Value Fund. If these expenses were reflected, performance shown would differ.
SHAREHOLDER SUMMARY OF IVY VALUE FUND
Portfolio Highlights
On March 31, 2007, Ivy Value Fund had net assets totaling $83,744,428 invested in a diversified portfolio of:
92.56% | Domestic Common Stocks | |
4.33% | Cash and Cash Equivalents | |
3.11% | Foreign Common Stocks |
As a shareholder of the Fund, for every $100 you had invested on March 31, 2007, your Fund owned:
Sector Weightings
Financial Services Stocks | $ | 32.54 | |||
Energy Stocks | $ | 12.59 | |||
Technology Stocks | $ | 11.33 | |||
Health Care Stocks | $ | 9.96 | |||
Utilities Stocks | $ | 9.84 | |||
Miscellaneous Stocks | $ | 7.69 | |||
Cash and Cash Equivalents | $ | 4.33 | |||
Multi-Industry Stocks | $ | 3.40 | |||
Capital Goods Stocks | $ | 2.89 | |||
Consumer Nondurables Stocks | $ | 2.80 | |||
Raw Materials Stocks | $ | 2.63 |
The Investments of Ivy Value Fund | ||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
March 31, 2007 | ||||||||
COMMON STOCKS | Shares | Value | ||||||
Aircraft - 2.67% | ||||||||
Lockheed Martin Corporation | 9,000 | $ | 873,180 | |||||
Raytheon Company | 25,900 | 1,358,714 | ||||||
2,231,894 | ||||||||
Banks - 9.18% | ||||||||
Bank of America Corporation | 72,056 | 3,676,297 | ||||||
Citigroup Inc. | 41,313 | 2,121,009 | ||||||
Wachovia Corporation | 18,750 | 1,032,188 | ||||||
Wells Fargo & Company | 25,000 | 860,750 | ||||||
7,690,244 | ||||||||
Beverages - 1.50% | ||||||||
Diageo plc, ADR | 15,550 | 1,258,773 | ||||||
Business Equipment and Services - 0.91% | ||||||||
Waste Management, Inc. | 22,200 | 763,902 | ||||||
Capital Equipment - 1.02% | ||||||||
Illinois Tool Works Inc. | 16,480 | 850,368 | ||||||
Chemicals - Petroleum and Inorganic - 1.00% | ||||||||
E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company | 16,850 | 832,895 | ||||||
Chemicals - Specialty - 1.63% | ||||||||
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. | 7,800 | 576,342 | ||||||
Mosaic Company* | 29,600 | 789,136 | ||||||
1,365,478 | ||||||||
Communications Equipment - 0.82% | ||||||||
Cisco Systems, Inc.* | 13,500 | 344,183 | ||||||
Nokia Corporation, Series A, ADR | 15,000 | 343,800 | ||||||
687,983 | ||||||||
Computers - Main and Mini - 5.37% | ||||||||
Hewlett-Packard Company | 87,700 | 3,520,278 | ||||||
Xerox Corporation* | 57,600 | 972,864 | ||||||
4,493,142 | ||||||||
Computers - Peripherals - 0.91% | ||||||||
Adobe Systems Incorporated (A)* | 18,300 | 763,018 | ||||||
Defense - 1.16% | ||||||||
General Dynamics Corporation | 12,700 | 970,280 | ||||||
Electronic Components - 0.40% | ||||||||
Motorola, Inc. | 19,000 | 335,730 | ||||||
Finance Companies - 5.04% | ||||||||
Capital One Financial Corporation (A) | 19,900 | 1,501,654 | ||||||
Fannie Mae | 24,700 | 1,348,126 | ||||||
Freddie Mac | 23,100 | 1,374,219 | ||||||
4,223,999 | ||||||||
Food and Related - 1.30% | ||||||||
General Mills, Inc. | 18,700 | 1,088,714 | ||||||
Furniture and Furnishings - 0.70% | ||||||||
Masco Corporation | 21,500 | 589,100 | ||||||
Health Care - Drugs - 3.66% | ||||||||
Endo Pharmaceuticals Holdings Inc.* | 12,200 | 358,619 | ||||||
McKesson Corporation | 23,800 | 1,393,252 | ||||||
Pfizer Inc. | 52,000 | 1,313,520 | ||||||
3,065,391 | ||||||||
Health Care - General - 1.88% | ||||||||
Boston Scientific Corporation (A)* | 43,900 | 638,306 | ||||||
Da Vita Inc. (A)* | 17,500 | 933,100 | ||||||
1,571,406 | ||||||||
Hospital Supply and Management - 4.42% | ||||||||
Aetna Inc. | 23,400 | 1,024,686 | ||||||
Coventry Health Care, Inc. (A)* | 26,700 | 1,496,535 | ||||||
Humana Inc. (A)* | 20,400 | 1,183,608 | ||||||
3,704,829 | ||||||||
Insurance - Life - 3.78% | ||||||||
Unum Group (A) | 137,600 | 3,168,928 | ||||||
Insurance - Property and Casualty - 5.92% | ||||||||
Assurant, Inc. | 14,400 | 772,272 | ||||||
Everest Re Group, Ltd. | 10,400 | 1,000,168 | ||||||
MBIA Inc. | 12,200 | 798,978 | ||||||
Travelers Companies, Inc. (The) | 46,052 | 2,384,112 | ||||||
4,955,530 | ||||||||
Metal Fabrication - 1.87% | ||||||||
Loews Corporation, Carolina Group | 20,700 | 1,565,127 | ||||||
Motion Pictures - 0.46% | ||||||||
News Corporation Limited, Class A | 12,000 | 277,440 | ||||||
Regal Entertainment Group | 5,400 | 107,298 | ||||||
384,738 | ||||||||
Multiple Industry - 3.40% | ||||||||
Altria Group, Inc. | 32,400 | 2,845,044 | ||||||
Petroleum - International - 12.59% | ||||||||
Anadarko Petroleum Corporation | 24,300 | 1,044,414 | ||||||
ChevronTexaco Corporation | 37,300 | 2,758,708 | ||||||
ConocoPhillips | 14,600 | 997,910 | ||||||
Devon Energy Corporation | 16,500 | 1,142,130 | ||||||
Exxon Mobil Corporation | 61,006 | 4,602,903 | ||||||
10,546,065 | ||||||||
Railroad - 1.83% | ||||||||
Union Pacific Corporation | 15,100 | 1,533,405 | ||||||
Real Estate Investment Trust - 1.60% | ||||||||
Duke Realty Corporation | 17,400 | 756,378 | ||||||
Vornado Realty Trust | 4,900 | 584,766 | ||||||
1,341,144 | ||||||||
Restaurants - 1.08% | ||||||||
McDonald's Corporation | 20,108 | 905,865 | ||||||
Retail - General Merchandise - 0.96% | ||||||||
Family Dollar Stores, Inc. | 27,200 | 805,664 | ||||||
Retail - Specialty Stores - 0.15% | ||||||||
Home Depot, Inc. (The) | 3,400 | 124,916 | ||||||
Security and Commodity Brokers - 8.62% | ||||||||
Bear Stearns Companies Inc. (The) | 6,400 | 962,240 | ||||||
CIT Group Inc. | 18,500 | 979,020 | ||||||
J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. | 73,902 | 3,575,379 | ||||||
Morgan Stanley | 21,600 | 1,701,216 | ||||||
7,217,855 | ||||||||
Utilities - Electric - 3.65% | ||||||||
Energy East Corporation | 12,100 | 294,756 | ||||||
Exelon Corporation | 7,600 | 522,196 | ||||||
Mirant Corporation* | 25,600 | 1,035,776 | ||||||
NRG Energy, Inc.* | 16,700 | 1,203,068 | ||||||
3,055,796 | ||||||||
Utilities - Gas and Pipeline - 2.25% | ||||||||
FirstEnergy Corp. | 28,400 | 1,881,216 | ||||||
Utilities - Telephone - 3.94% | ||||||||
AT&T Inc. | 47,600 | 1,876,868 | ||||||
Sprint Nextel Corporation | 22,400 | 424,704 | ||||||
Verizon Communications Inc. (A) | 26,300 | 997,296 | ||||||
3,298,868 | ||||||||
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS - 95.67% | $ | 80,117,307 | ||||||
(Cost: $62,615,209) | ||||||||
SHORT-TERM SECURITIES - 4.41% | Principal Amount in Thousands | |||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Beverages | ||||||||
Sonoco Products Co., | ||||||||
5.47%, 4-2-07 | $ | 3,695 | $ | 3,694,439 | ||||
(Cost: $3,694,439) | ||||||||
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES - 100.08% | $ | 83,811,746 | ||||||
(Cost: $66,309,648) | ||||||||
LIABILITIES, NET OF CASH AND OTHER ASSETS - (0.08%) | (67,318 | ) | ||||||
NET ASSETS - 100.00% | $ | 83,744,428 | ||||||
Notes to Schedule of Investments | |||||||||||
Certain acronyms may be used within the body of the Fund's holdings. The definitions of these acronyms are as follows: ADR - American Depositary Receipts; CMO - Collateralized Mortgage Obligation; GDR - Global Depositary Receipts and REMIC - Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduit. | |||||||||||
*No dividends were paid during the preceding 12 months. | |||||||||||
(A)Securities serve as cover for the following written options outstanding at March 31, 2007. (See Note 6 to financial statements): | |||||||||||
Underlying Security | Contracts Subject to Call | Expiration Month/ Exercise Price | Premium Received | Market Value | |||||||
Adobe Systems Incorporated | 183 | April/42.5 | $ | 14,305 | $ | 12,810 | |||||
Boston Scientific Corporation: | 159 | April/20 | 7,473 | 363 | |||||||
110 | May/19 | 2,915 | 643 | ||||||||
170 | June/16 | 7,480 | 7,310 | ||||||||
Da Vita Inc. | 143 | April/60 | 8,275 | 715 | |||||||
Humana Inc. | 98 | May/70 | 7,399 | 1,225 | |||||||
Unum Group | 113 | June/25 | 3,277 | 3,390 | |||||||
Verizon Communications Inc. | 1 | April/40 | 45 | 2 | |||||||
$ | 51,169 | $ | 26,458 | ||||||||
Underlying Security | Contracts Subject to Put | Expiration Month/ Exercise Price | Premium Received | Market Value | |||||||
Capital One Financial Corporation: | 53 | April/75 | $ | 10,706 | $ | 9,010 | |||||
53 | April/70 | 4,134 | 1,855 | ||||||||
43 | May/75 | 7,718 | 10,320 | ||||||||
43 | June/75 | 10,513 | 13,760 | ||||||||
Coventry Health Care, Inc. | 22 | April/45 | 1,056 | 55 | |||||||
$ | 34,127 | $ | 35,000 | ||||||||
See Note 1 to financial statements for security valuation and other significant accounting policies concerning investments. | |||||||||||
See Note 3 to financial statements for cost and unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investments owned for Federal income tax purposes. |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
IVY VALUE FUND
March 31, 2007
(In Thousands, Except for Per Share Amounts)
ASSETS | |||
Investment securities - at value (cost - $66,310) (Notes 1 and 3) | $ | 83,812 | |
Cash | 9 | ||
Receivables: | |||
Investment securities sold | 571 | ||
Fund shares sold | 228 | ||
Dividends and interest | 89 | ||
Prepaid and other assets | 38 | ||
Total assets | 84,747 | ||
LIABILITIES | |||
Payable for investment securities purchased | 682 | ||
Payable to Fund shareholders | 116 | ||
Outstanding written options - at value (premium received - $85) (Note 6) | 61 | ||
Accrued management fee (Note 2) | 48 | ||
Accrued service fee (Note 2) | 34 | ||
Accrued shareholder servicing (Note 2) | 31 | ||
Accrued distribution fee (Note 2) | 7 | ||
Accrued accounting services fee (Note 2) | 4 | ||
Other | 20 | ||
Total liabilities | 1,003 | ||
Total net assets | $ | 83,744 | |
NET ASSETS | |||
Capital paid in (shares authorized - unlimited) | $ | 64,836 | |
Accumulated undistributed income: | |||
Accumulated undistributed net investment income | 44 | ||
Accumulated undistributed net realized gain on investment transactions | 1,338 | ||
Net unrealized appreciation in value of investments | 17,526 | ||
Net assets applicable to outstanding units of capital | $ | 83,744 | |
Net asset value per share (net assets divided by shares outstanding): | |||
Class A | $19.04 | ||
Class B | $18.83 | ||
Class C | $18.90 | ||
Class Y | $19.04 | ||
Capital shares outstanding: | |||
Class A | 3,800 | ||
Class B | 314 | ||
Class C | 275 | ||
Class Y | 15 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Statement of Operations
IVY VALUE FUND
For the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2007
(In Thousands)
INVESTMENT INCOME | |||
Income (Note 1B): | |||
Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $1) | $ | 1,693 | |
Interest and amortization | 139 | ||
Total income | 1,832 | ||
Expenses (Note 2): | |||
Investment management fee | 570 | ||
Shareholder servicing: | |||
Class A | 221 | ||
Class B | 28 | ||
Class C | 21 | ||
Class Y | 11 | ||
Service fee: | |||
Class A | 155 | ||
Class B | 13 | ||
Class C | 11 | ||
Class Y | 19 | ||
Distribution fee: | |||
Class A | 6 | ||
Class B | 39 | ||
Class C | 34 | ||
Accounting services fee | 46 | ||
Audit fees | 20 | ||
Custodian fees | 11 | ||
Legal fees | 2 | ||
Other | 81 | ||
Total expenses | 1,288 | ||
Net investment income | 544 | ||
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN ON INVESTMENTS (NOTES 1 AND 3) | |||
Realized net gain on securities | 2,539 | ||
Realized net gain on written options | 231 | ||
Realized net gain on investments | 2,770 | ||
Unrealized appreciation in value of securities during the period | 7,582 | ||
Unrealized appreciation in value of written options during the period | 21 | ||
Unrealized appreciation in value of investments during the period | 7,603 | ||
Net gain on investments | 10,373 | ||
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | $ | 10,917 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
IVY VALUE FUND
(In Thousands)
For the fiscal year ended March 31, | ||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2007 | 2006 | |||||||
INCREASE IN NET ASSETS | ||||||||
Operations: | ||||||||
Net investment income | $ | 544 | $ | 464 | ||||
Realized net gain on investments | 2,770 | 4,588 | ||||||
Unrealized appreciation | 7,603 | 708 | ||||||
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | 10,917 | 5,760 | ||||||
Distributions to shareholders from (Note 1F): (1) | ||||||||
Net investment income: | ||||||||
Class A | (470 | ) | (341 | ) | ||||
Class B | (– | ) | (1 | ) | ||||
Class C | (1 | ) | (2 | ) | ||||
Class Y | (51 | ) | (160 | ) | ||||
Realized gains on investment transactions: | ||||||||
Class A | (1,502 | ) | (– | ) | ||||
Class B | (120 | ) | (– | ) | ||||
Class C | (106 | ) | (– | ) | ||||
Class Y | (8 | ) | (– | ) | ||||
(2,258 | ) | (504 | ) | |||||
Capital share transactions (Note 5) | (4,333 | ) | 7,758 | |||||
Total increase | 4,326 | 13,014 | ||||||
NET ASSETS | ||||||||
Beginning of period | 79,418 | 66,404 | ||||||
End of period | $ | 83,744 | $ | 79,418 | ||||
Undistributed net investment income | $44 | $22 | ||||||
(1)See "Financial Highlights" on pages 280 - 283.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Financial Highlights
IVY VALUE FUND
Class A Shares
For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
For the fiscal year ended March 31, | For the fiscal period ended | For the fiscal year ended | For the period from 10-1-01 to | For the fiscal year ended | ||||||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 3-31-04 | 7-31-03 | 7-31-02 | 9-30-01 | ||||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 17.17 | $ | 16.04 | $ | 14.54 | $ | 12.54 | $ | 11.81 | $ | 12.59 | $ | 15.08 | ||||||||||
Income (loss) from investment operations: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income | 0.13 | 0.10 | 0.15 | 0.08 | 0.12 | 0.08 | 0.09 | |||||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | 2.28 | 1.14 | 1.48 | 1.98 | 0.72 | (0.78 | ) | (2.50 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 2.41 | 1.24 | 1.63 | 2.06 | 0.84 | (0.70 | ) | (2.41 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Less distributions from: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income | (0.13 | ) | (0.11 | ) | (0.13 | ) | (0.06 | ) | (0.11 | ) | (0.08 | ) | (0.08 | ) | ||||||||||
Capital gains | (0.41 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | ||||||||||
Total distributions | (0.54 | ) | (0.11 | ) | (0.13 | ) | (0.06 | ) | (0.11 | ) | (0.08 | ) | (0.08 | ) | ||||||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 19.04 | $ | 17.17 | $ | 16.04 | $ | 14.54 | $ | 12.54 | $ | 11.81 | $ | 12.59 | ||||||||||
Total return(1) | 14.12 | % | 7.75 | % | 11.21 | % | 16.32 | % | 7.23 | % | - -5.72 | % | - -15.97 | % | ||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | $73 | $58 | $41 | $52 | $64 | $58 | $66 | |||||||||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets including voluntary expense waiver | 1.49 | % | 1.53 | % | 1.47 | % | 1.45 | %(2)(3) | 1.29 | % | 1.24 | %(2) | 1.24 | % | ||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets including voluntary expense waiver | 0.76 | % | 0.65 | % | 0.92 | % | 0.61 | %(2)(3) | 1.05 | % | 0.70 | %(2) | 0.61 | % | ||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding voluntary expense waiver | 1.49 | %(4) | 1.53 | %(4) | 1.47 | %(4) | 1.52 | %(2)(3) | 1.50 | % | 1.41 | %(2) | 1.39 | % | ||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets excluding voluntary expense waiver | 0.76 | %(4) | 0.65 | %(4) | 0.92 | %(4) | 0.53 | %(2)(3) | 0.84 | % | 0.53 | %(2) | 0.46 | % | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 61 | % | 63 | % | 81 | % | 86 | % | 123 | % | 95 | % | 148 | % |
(1)Total return calculated without taking into account the sales load deducted on an initial purchase.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Financial Highlights
IVY VALUE FUND
Class B Shares
For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
For the fiscal year ended March 31, | For the period from 12-8-03(1) to | |||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 3-31-04 | |||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 17.04 | $ | 15.97 | $ | 14.50 | $ | 13.63 | ||||||
Income (loss) from investment operations: | ||||||||||||||
Net investment income (loss) | (0.03 | ) | (0.04 | ) | 0.03 | 0.01 | ||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | 2.23 | 1.12 | 1.44 | 0.90 | ||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 2.20 | 1.08 | 1.47 | 0.91 | ||||||||||
Less distributions from: | ||||||||||||||
Net investment income | 0.00 | (0.01 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.04 | ) | |||||||
Capital gains | (0.41 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | ||||||
Total distributions | (0.41 | ) | (0.01 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.04 | ) | ||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 18.83 | $ | 17.04 | $ | 15.97 | $ | 14.50 | ||||||
Total return | 12.99 | % | 6.73 | % | 10.14 | % | 6.65 | % | ||||||
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | $6 | $5 | $2 | $1 | ||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | 2.46 | % | 2.50 | % | 2.53 | % | 3.12 | %(2) | ||||||
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | - -0.21 | % | - -0.33 | % | 0.07 | % | - -1.29 | %(2) | ||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 61 | % | 63 | % | 81 | % | 86 | %(3) |
(1)Commencement of operations of the class.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Financial Highlights
IVY VALUE FUND
Class C Shares
For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
For the fiscal year ended March 31, | For the period from 12-8-03(1) to | |||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 3-31-04 | |||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 17.08 | $ | 16.00 | $ | 14.51 | $ | 13.63 | ||||||
Income (loss) from investment operations: | ||||||||||||||
Net investment income (loss) | (0.01 | ) | (0.04 | ) | 0.03 | 0.02 | ||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | 2.24 | 1.13 | 1.46 | 0.90 | ||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 2.23 | 1.09 | 1.49 | 0.92 | ||||||||||
Less distributions from: | ||||||||||||||
Net investment income | (0.00 | )* | (0.01 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.04 | ) | ||||||
Capital gains | (0.41 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | ||||||
Total distributions | (0.41 | ) | (0.01 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.04 | ) | ||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 18.90 | $ | 17.08 | $ | 16.00 | $ | 14.51 | ||||||
Total return | 13.09 | % | 6.80 | % | 10.27 | % | 6.73 | % | ||||||
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | $5 | $4 | $3 | $1 | ||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | 2.38 | % | 2.41 | % | 2.42 | % | 2.90 | %(2) | ||||||
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | - -0.12 | % | - -0.23 | % | 0.15 | % | - -1.18 | %(2) | ||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 61 | % | 63 | % | 81 | % | 86 | %(3) |
* Not shown due to rounding.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Financial Highlights
IVY VALUE FUND
Class Y Shares
For a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
For the fiscal year ended March 31, | For the period from 12-8-03(1) to | |||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 3-31-04 | |||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 17.18 | $ | 16.05 | $ | 14.54 | $ | 13.63 | ||||||
Income from investment operations: | ||||||||||||||
Net investment income | 0.22 | (2) | 0.13 | 0.17 | 0.01 | |||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | 2.22 | (2) | 1.15 | 1.49 | 0.95 | |||||||||
Total from investment operations | 2.44 | 1.28 | 1.66 | 0.96 | ||||||||||
Less distributions from: | ||||||||||||||
Net investment income | (0.17 | ) | (0.15 | ) | (0.15 | ) | (0.05 | ) | ||||||
Capital gains | (0.41 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | ||||||
Total distributions | (0.58 | ) | (0.15 | ) | (0.15 | ) | (0.05 | ) | ||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ | 19.04 | $ | 17.18 | $ | 16.05 | $ | 14.54 | ||||||
Total return | 14.28 | % | 7.99 | % | 11.44 | % | 7.05 | % | ||||||
Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | $294 | $12,286 | $20,286 | $22,379 | ||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | 1.29 | % | 1.31 | % | 1.34 | % | 1.48 | %(3) | ||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 0.96 | % | 0.89 | % | 1.09 | % | 0.35 | %(3) | ||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 61 | % | 63 | % | 81 | % | 86 | %(4) |
(1)Commencement of operations of the class.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
Notes to Financial Statements
March 31, 2007
NOTE 1 - Significant Accounting Policies
Ivy Funds (formerly Ivy Fund) (the Trust) is organized as a Massachusetts business trust under a Declaration of Trust dated December 21, 1983 and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 as a diversified, open-end management investment company. The Trust issues fourteen series of capital shares; each series represents ownership of a separate mutual fund (Fund). The assets belonging to each Fund are held separately by the custodian. The capital shares of each Fund represent a pro rata beneficial interest in the principal, net income and realized and unrealized capital gains or losses of its respective investments and other assets. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Trust in the preparation of its financial statements. The policies are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
A. Security valuation - Each stock and convertible bond is valued at the latest sale price thereof on each business day of the fiscal period as reported by the principal securities exchange on which the issue is traded or, if no sale is reported for a stock, the average of the latest bid and asked prices. Bonds, other than convertible bonds, are valued using a pricing system provided by a pricing service or dealer in bonds. Convertible bonds are valued using this pricing system only on days when there is no sale reported. Stocks which are traded over-the-counter are priced using the Nasdaq Stock Market, which provides information on bid and asked prices quoted by major dealers in such stocks. Securities for which quotations are not readily available or are deemed not to be reliable because of significant events or circumstances identified between the closing of their principal markets and the closing of the New York Stock Exchange are valued at fair value as determined in good faith under p rocedures established by and under the general supervision of the Trust's Board of Trustees. Management's valuation committee makes fair value determinations for the Trust, subject to the supervision of the Board of Trustees. Short-term debt securities, purchased with less than 60 days to maturity, are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. Short-term debt securities denominated in foreign currencies are valued at amortized cost in that currency.B. Security transactions and related investment income - Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date (date the order to buy or sell is executed). Securities gains and losses are calculated on the identified cost basis. Premium and discount on the purchase of bonds are amortized for both financial and tax reporting purposes over the remaining lives of the bonds. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except certain dividends from foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed, which ar e recorded as soon as the Fund is informed of the ex-dividend date. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. See Note 3 - Investment Securities Transactions.
C. Foreign currency translations - All assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into United States dollars daily. Purchases and sales of investment securities and accruals of income and expenses are translated at the rate of exchange prevailing on the date of the transaction. For assets and liabilities other than investments in securities, net realized and unrealized gains and losses from foreign currency translation arise from changes in currency exchange rates. The Trust combines fluctuations from currency exchange rates and fluctuations in market value when computing net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments.
D. Forward foreign currency exchange contracts - A forward foreign currency exchange contract (Forward Contract) is an obligation to purchase or sell a specific currency at a future date at a fixed price. Forward Contracts are marked-to-market daily at the applicable translation rates and the resulting unrealized gains or losses are reflected in the Trust's financial statements. Gains or losses are realized by the Trust at the time the Forward Contract is extinguished. Contracts may be extinguished either by entry into a closing transaction or by delivery of the currency. Risks may arise from the possibility that the other party will not complete the obligations of the contract and from unanticipated movements in the value of the foreign currency relative to the United States dollar. The Trust uses Forward Contracts to attempt to reduce the overall risk of its investments.
E. Federal income taxes - It is the Trust's policy to distribute all of its taxable income and capital gains to its shareholders and otherwise qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code. In addition, the Trust intends to pay distributions as required to avoid imposition of excise tax. Accordingly, provision has not been made for Federal income taxes. See Note 4 - Federal Income Tax Matters.
F. Dividends and distributions - Dividends and distributions to shareholders are recorded by each Fund on the business day following record date. Net investment income dividends and capital gains distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations which may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These differences are due to differing treatments for items such as deferral of wash sales and post-October losses, foreign currency transactions, net operating losses and expiring capital loss carryovers. At March 31, 2007, the following amounts were reclassified:
Accumulated Undistributed Net Realized Gain (Loss) | Accumulated Undistributed Net Investment Income | Additional Paid-in Capital | ||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ivy Cundill Global Value Fund | $ | (77,429 | ) | $ | 77,429 | $ | – | |||||||
Ivy Dividend Income Fund | (11,297 | ) | 11,297 | – | ||||||||||
Ivy Global Natural Resources Fund | – | (3,160,500 | ) | 3,160,500 | ||||||||||
Ivy International Core Equity Fund | – | (119,500 | ) | 119,500 | ||||||||||
Ivy Pacific Opportunities Fund | (1,080,809 | ) | 1,080,809 | – | ||||||||||
Ivy Small Cap Value Fund | (438,509 | ) | 423,709 | 14,800 |
G. Repurchase agreements - Repurchase agreements are collateralized by the value of the resold securities which, during the entire period of the agreement, remains at least equal to the value of the loan, including accrued interest thereon. The collateral for the repurchase agreement is held by the custodian bank.
H. Recently issued accounting standards - In June 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes - an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 (FIN 48). FIN 48 prescribes the minimum recognition threshold a tax position must meet in connection with accounting for uncertainties in income tax positions taken or expected to be taken by an entity, including mutual funds, in a tax return before being measured and recognized in the financial statements. FIN 48 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. The Trust will adopt FIN 48 during 2007 and its potential impact on each Fund's financial statements, if any, is currently being assessed by management. In September 2006, FASB issued Statement on Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 157, "Fair Value Measurements." SFAS No. 157 defines fair value for purposes of financial statement presentation, establishes a hierarchy for measurin g fair value in generally accepted accounting principles and expands financial statement disclosures about fair value measurements that are relevant to mutual funds. SFAS No. 157 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. The Trust will adopt SFAS No. 157 during 2008 and its potential impact, if any, on each Fund's financial statements is currently being assessed by management.
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
NOTE 2 - Investment Management and Payments to Affiliated PersonsIvy Investment Management Company (IICO), a wholly owned subsidiary of Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc. (WDR), serves as the investment manager for each Fund. IICO provides advice and supervises investments for which services it is paid a fee. The fee is payable by each Fund at the following annual rates:
Fund | Net Asset Breakpoints | Annual Rate |
---|---|---|
Ivy Balanced Fund | Up to $1 Billion | 0.70% |
Over $1 Billion up to $2 Billion | 0.65% | |
Over $2 Billion up to $3 Billion | 0.60% | |
Over $3 Billion | 0.55% | |
Ivy Bond Fund | Up to $500 Million | 0.525% |
Over $500 Million and up to $1 Billion | 0.50% | |
Over $1 Billion and up to $1.5 Billion | 0.45% | |
Over $1.5 Billion | 0.40% | |
Ivy Cundill Global Value Fund | Up to $500 Million | 1.00% |
Over $500 Million and up to $1 Billion | 0.85% | |
Over $1 Billion and up to $2 Billion | 0.83% | |
Over $2 Billion and up to $3 Billion | 0.80% | |
Over $3 Billion | 0.76% | |
Ivy Dividend Income Fund | Up to $1 Billion | 0.70% |
Over $1 Billion up to $2 Billion | 0.65% | |
Over $2 Billion up to $3 Billion | 0.60% | |
Over $3 Billion | 0.55% | |
Ivy European Opportunities Fund | Up to $250 Million | 1.00% |
Over $250 Million up to $500 Million | 0.85% | |
Over $500 Million | 0.75% | |
Ivy Global Natural Resources Fund | Up to $500 Million | 1.00% |
Over $500 Million and up to $1 Billion | 0.85% | |
Over $1 Billion and up to $2 Billion | 0.83% | |
Over $2 Billion and up to $3 Billion | 0.80% | |
Over $3 Billion | 0.76% | |
Ivy International Balanced Fund | Up to $1 Billion | 0.70% |
Over $1 Billion and up to $2 Billion | 0.65% | |
Over $2 Billion and up to $3 Billion | 0.60% | |
Over $3 Billion | 0.55% | |
Ivy International Core Equity Fund | Up to $1 Billion | 0.85% |
Over $1 Billion and up to $2 Billion | 0.83% | |
Over $2 Billion and up to $3 Billion | 0.80% | |
Over $3 Billion | 0.70% | |
Ivy International Growth Fund | Up to $1 Billion | 0.85% |
Over $1 Billion and up to $2 Billion | 0.83% | |
Over $2 Billion and up to $3 Billion | 0.80% | |
Over $3 Billion | 0.70% | |
Ivy Mortgage Securities Fund | Up to $500 Million | 0.50% |
Over $500 Million and up to $1 Billion | 0.45% | |
Over $1 Billion and up to $1.5 Billion | 0.40% | |
Over $1.5 Billion | 0.35% | |
Ivy Pacific Opportunities Fund | Up to $500 Million | 1.00% |
Over $500 Million and up to $1 Billion | 0.85% | |
Over $1 Billion and up to $2 Billion | 0.83% | |
Over $2 Billion and up to $3 Billion | 0.80% | |
Over $3 Billion | 0.76% | |
Ivy Real Estate Securities Fund | Up to $1 Billion | 0.90% |
Over $1 Billion up to $2 Billion | 0.87% | |
Over $2 Billion up to $3 Billion | 0.84% | |
Over $3 Billion | 0.80% | |
Ivy Small Cap Value Fund | Up to $1 Billion | 0.85% |
Over $1 Billion up to $2 Billion | 0.83% | |
Over $2 Billion up to $3 Billion | 0.80% | |
Over $3 Billion | 0.76% | |
Ivy Value Fund | Up to $1 Billion | 0.70% |
Over $1 Billion up to $2 Billion | 0.65% | |
Over $2 Billion up to $3 Billion | 0.60% | |
Over $3 Billion | 0.55% |
Prior to March 27, 2006, the fee was payable by Ivy International Growth Fund and Ivy International Core Equity Fund at the following annual rates:
Ivy International Growth Fund | Up to $2 Billion | 1.00% |
Over $2 Billion and up to $2.5 Billion | 0.90% | |
Over $2.5 Billion and up to $3 Billion | 0.80% | |
Over $3 Billion | 0.70% | |
Ivy International Core Equity Fund | Up to $500 Million | 1.00% |
Over $500 Million to $1 Billion | 0.85% | |
Over $1 Billion up to $2 Billion | 0.83% | |
Over $2 Billion up to $3 Billion | 0.80% | |
Over $3 Billion | 0.76% |
These fees are accrued daily and are paid monthly. However, IICO has voluntarily agreed to waive its management fee for Ivy Dividend Income Fund on any day that the Fund's net assets are less than $25 million, subject to IICO's right to change or modify this waiver.
Mackenzie Financial Corporation (MFC) serves as subadvisor to Ivy Global Natural Resources Fund under an agreement with IICO and receives a fee as follows: 0.50% of the Fund's average daily net assets up to $500 million, 0.425% of net assets over $500 million and up to $1 billion, 0.415% of net assets over $1 billion and up to $2 billion, 0.40% of net assets over $2 billion and up to $3 billion, and 0.38% of net assets over $3 billion.
Cundill Investment Research Ltd. served as subadvisor to Ivy Cundill Global Value Fund under an agreement with IICO and received a fee that is shown in the following table:
Fund | Net Asset Breakpoints | Annual Rate |
---|---|---|
Ivy Cundill Global Value Fund | On the first $500 Million | 0.50% |
On the next $500 Million | 0.425% | |
On the next $1 Billion | 0.415% | |
On the next $1 Billion | 0.40% | |
On all assets exceeding $3 Billion | 0.38% |
Effective September 22, 2006, MFC became the interim subadvisor to Ivy Cundill Global Value Fund. Its fee is the same as that payable to Cundill Investment Research Ltd.
Henderson Global Investors (North America) Inc. (HGINA) serves as subadvisor to Ivy European Opportunities Fund under an agreement with IICO. Henderson Investment Management Ltd., under a subadvisory agreement with HGINA, serves as subadvisor to the Fund. HGINA receives a fee payable monthly at an annual rate of 0.50% of average net assets.
Advantus Capital Management, Inc. serves as subadvisor to Ivy Bond Fund, Ivy Mortgage Securities Fund and Ivy Real Estate Securities Fund under an agreement with IICO and receives a fee equal to, on an annual basis, 0.27%, 0.30% and 0.55% of the respective Fund's average net assets.
BlackRock Financial Management, Inc. served as subadvisor to Ivy Small Cap Value Fund under an agreement with IICO and received a fee equal to, on an annual basis, 0.50% of the Fund's average net assets.
Effective September 27, 2006, BlackRock Capital Management, Inc, became the interim subadvisor to the Fund. Its fee is the same as that payable to the predecessor.
Templeton Investment Counsel, LLC serves as subadvisor to Ivy International Balanced Fund under an agreement with IICO and receives a fee that is shown in the following table:
Fund | Net Asset Breakpoints | Annual Rate |
---|---|---|
Ivy International Balanced Fund | On the first $100 Million | 0.50% |
All net assets exceeding $100 Million | 0.40% |
Pursuant to a Master Fund Accounting Services Agreement, IICO provides certain accounting and pricing services for each Fund. As of March 18, 2003, IICO assigned its responsibilities under the Accounting Services Agreement to Waddell & Reed Services Company (WRSCO), an indirect subsidiary of WDR. For these services, each Fund pays WRSCO a monthly fee of one-twelfth of the annual fee shown in the following table:
Accounting Services Fee | ||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Average Net Asset Level (in millions) | Annual Fee Rate for Each Level | |||||||||||
From | $ | 0 to | $ | 10 | $ | 0 | ||||||
From | $ | 10 to | $ | 25 | $ | 11,500 | ||||||
From | $ | 25 to | $ | 50 | $ | 23,100 | ||||||
From | $ | 50 to | $ | 100 | $ | 35,500 | ||||||
From | $ | 100 to | $ | 200 | $ | 48,400 | ||||||
From | $ | 200 to | $ | 350 | $ | 63,200 | ||||||
From | $ | 350 to | $ | 550 | $ | 82,500 | ||||||
From | $ | 550 to | $ | 750 | $ | 96,300 | ||||||
From | $ | 750 to | $ | 1,000 | $ | 121,600 | ||||||
$ | 1,000 and Over | $ | 148,500 | |||||||||
In addition, for each class of shares in excess of one, each Fund pays WRSCO a monthly per-class fee equal to 2.5% of the monthly accounting services base fee.
Under the Shareholder Servicing Agreement, with respect to Class A, Class B, Class C, Class II and Advisor Class shares, for each shareholder account that was in existence at any time during the prior month: Ivy Balanced Fund, Ivy Dividend Income Fund, Ivy International Balanced Fund, Ivy Real Estate Securities Fund, Ivy Small Cap Value Fund and Ivy Value Fund pay WRSCO a monthly fee of $1.5792; Ivy Bond Fund and Ivy Mortgage Securities Fund pay WRSCO a monthly fee of $1.6958; and Ivy Cundill Global Value Fund, Ivy European Opportunities Fund, Ivy Global Natural Resources Fund, Ivy International Growth Fund, Ivy International Core Equity Fund and Ivy Pacific Opportunities Fund each pay WRSCO a monthly fee of $1.5042. For Class Y shares, each Fund pays WRSCO a monthly fee at an annual rate of 0.15% of the average daily net assets of the class for the preceding month. For Class R shares, each Fund pays WRSCO a monthly fee at an annual rate of 0.20% of the average daily net assets of the class for the preceding month. Effective September 1, 2006, the Shareholder Servicing Agreement with respect to Class A, Class B and Class C shares has been revised so that each Fund pays WRSCO an annual fee (payable monthly) for each account of the Fund that is non-networked and is as shown above; however, WRSCO has agreed to reduce those fees if the number of total shareholders accounts within the Complex (Waddell & Reed Advisors Funds, Waddell & Reed InvestEd Porfolios, Inc., Ivy Funds and Ivy Funds, Inc.) reaches certain levels. For certain networked accounts (that is, those accounts whose Fund shares are purchased through certain intermediaries), WRSCO has agreed to reduce its per account fees charged to the Funds to $0.50 per month per shareholder account. Additional fees may be paid by the Funds to those intermediaries. Each Fund also reimburses WRSCO for certain out-of-pocket costs for all classes. Certain broker-dealers that maintain shareholder accounts with each Fund through an omnibus account provide transfer a gent and other shareholder-related services that would otherwise be provided by WRSCO if the individual accounts that comprise the omnibus account were opened by their beneficial owners directly. WRSCO pays such broker-dealers a per account fee for each open account within the omnibus account, or a fixed rate (e.g., 0.10%) fee, based on the average daily net asset value of the omnibus account (or a combination thereof).
Pursuant to an Administrative Services Agreement, IICO provides certain administrative services to each Fund. The administrative fee for each Fund is a monthly fee at the annual rate of 0.01% of each Fund's average daily net assets.
As principal underwriter for the Trust's shares, Ivy Funds Distributor, Inc. (IFDI) receives sales commissions (which are not an expense of the Trust) for Class A shares. A contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) may be assessed against a shareholder's redemption amount of Class B, Class C or certain Class A shares and is paid to IFDI. During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, IFDI received the following amounts in sales commissions and CDSC:
Sales Commissions | CDSC | ||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Class A | Class B | Class C | |||||||||||
Ivy Balanced Fund | $ | 135,533 | $ | 13 | $ | 4,201 | $ | 156 | |||||
Ivy Bond Fund | 194,008 | 794 | 4,546 | 471 | |||||||||
Ivy Cundill Global Value Fund | 2,163,856 | 20,310 | 79,396 | 40,419 | |||||||||
Ivy Dividend Income Fund | 431,557 | 1,881 | 12,200 | 1,599 | |||||||||
Ivy European Opportunities Fund | 1,624,827 | 45,072 | 25,584 | 4,745 | |||||||||
Ivy Global Natural Resources Fund | 6,577,986 | 32,834 | 447,637 | 201,263 | |||||||||
Ivy International Balanced Fund | 910,194 | 11,809 | 3,774 | 6,957 | |||||||||
Ivy International Core Equity Fund | 714,049 | 2,937 | 4,828 | 2,670 | |||||||||
Ivy International Growth Fund | 173,067 | 165 | 7,990 | 1,414 | |||||||||
Ivy Mortgage Securities Fund | 991,551 | 1,123 | 25,234 | 6,125 | |||||||||
Ivy Pacific Opportunities Fund | 2,274,196 | 68,948 | 13,800 | 6,384 | |||||||||
Ivy Real Estate Securities Fund | 1,977,980 | 1,963 | 16,568 | 2,249 | |||||||||
Ivy Small Cap Value Fund | 555,127 | 864 | 5,151 | 621 | |||||||||
Ivy Value Fund | 238,900 | 598 | 2,624 | 205 |
With respect to Class A, Class B and Class C shares, IFDI pays sales commissions and all expenses in connection with the sale of the Trust's shares, except for registration fees and related expenses. During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, IFDI paid the following amounts:
Ivy Balanced Fund | $ | 135,269 | |
Ivy Bond Fund | 197,555 | ||
Ivy Cundill Global Value Fund | 2,526,523 | ||
Ivy Dividend Income Fund | 437,392 | ||
Ivy European Opportunities Fund | 1,734,170 | ||
Ivy Global Natural Resources Fund | 10,401,236 | ||
Ivy International Balanced Fund | 1,048,388 | ||
Ivy International Core Equity Fund | 882,651 | ||
Ivy International Growth Fund | 227,183 | ||
Ivy Mortgage Securities Fund | 977,318 | ||
Ivy Pacific Opportunities Fund | 2,289,335 | ||
Ivy Real Estate Securities Fund | 1,981,356 | ||
Ivy Small Cap Value Fund | 555,827 | ||
Ivy Value Fund | 237,155 |
Under a Distribution and Service Plan for Class A shares adopted by the Trust pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, each Fund may pay a distribution and/or service fee to IFDI in an amount not to exceed 0.25% of the Fund's average annual net assets attributable to that class. The fee is to be paid to reimburse IFDI for amounts it expends in connection with the distribution of the Class A shares and/or provision of personal services to Fund shareholders and/or maintenance of shareholder accounts.
Under a Distribution and Service Plan for Class B and Class C shares adopted by the Trust pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, each Fund may pay IFDI a service fee in an amount not to exceed 0.25% of the Fund's average annual net assets attributable to that class. The fee is to be paid to reimburse IFDI for amounts it expends in connection with the provision of personal services to Fund shareholders and/or maintenance of shareholder accounts.
Under the Distribution and Service Plan for Class B shares and Class C shares adopted by the Trust pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, each Fund may pay IFDI a distribution fee not to exceed 0.75% of the Fund's average annual net assets attributable to that class to compensate IFDI for its services in connection with the distribution of shares of that class. The Class B Plan and the Class C Plan each permit IFDI to receive compensation, through the distribution fee, for its distribution activities for that class.
Under the Class Y Plan, each Fund may pay IFDI a fee of up to 0.25%, on an annual basis, of the average daily net assets attributable to that class to compensate IFDI for, either directly or through third parties, distributing the Class Y shares of that Fund, providing personal service to Class Y shareholders and/or maintenance of Class Y shareholder accounts.
Under the Class R Plan, each Fund may pay IFDI a fee of up to 0.50%, on an annual basis, of the average daily net assets attributable to that class to compensate IFDI for, either directly or through third parties, distributing the Class R shares of that Fund, providing personal service to Class R shareholders and/or maintenance of Class R shareholder accounts.
For Ivy Cundill Global Value Fund, Ivy Global Natural Resources Fund, Ivy International Core Equity Fund and Ivy Pacific Opportunities Fund, IICO has contractually agreed to reimburse a Fund's expenses, for the calendar year ended December 31, 2006, and for the following five years, to the extent necessary to ensure that the Fund's annual operating expenses, when calculated at the Fund level, do not exceed 2.50% of the Fund's average net assets (excluding 12b-1 fees and certain other expenses). During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, IICO reimbursed the Fund's expenses as shown in the following table:
Ivy International Core Equity Fund, Advisor Class | $ | 13 |
In addition, IFDI and WRSCO have voluntarily agreed to waive sufficient Fund expenses to ensure that the total annual fund operating expenses do not exceed the following levels for the specified funds/classes:
Fund and Class | Expense Limitation (as a percentage of average net assets of each Class) | ||||
Ivy Cundill Global Value Fund, Class A | 1.90% | ||||
Ivy Cundill Global Value Fund, Class C | 2.55% | ||||
Ivy Cundill Global Value Fund, Class Y | 1.20% | ||||
Ivy Global Natural Resources Fund, Class A | 1.70% | ||||
Ivy Global Natural Resources Fund, Class C | 2.40% | ||||
Ivy Global Natural Resources Fund, Class Y | 1.20% |
During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, IFDI reimbursed the Fund's service fees as shown:
Ivy Cundill Global Value Fund, Class Y | $ | 32,943 | |
Ivy Global Natural Resources Fund, Class Y | 135,711 |
During the year ended March 31, 2007, the Funds paid Trustees' regular compensation of $319,841, which is included in other expenses.
Investment securities transactions for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007 are summarized as follows:
Ivy Balanced Fund | Ivy Bond Fund | Ivy Cundill Global Value Fund | |||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Purchases of investment securities, excluding short-term and U.S. government securities | $ | 20,677,332 | $ | 38,375,465 | $ | 389,397,548 | |||
Purchases of U.S. government securities | – | 26,458,216 | – | ||||||
Purchases of short-term securities | 722,079,454 | 522,212,446 | 25,561,175,153 | ||||||
Proceeds from maturities and sales of investment securities, excluding short-term and U.S. government securities | 31,447,709 | 21,379,301 | 325,941,346 | ||||||
Proceeds from maturities and sales of U.S. government securities | 939,085 | 34,439,340 | – | ||||||
Proceeds from maturities and sales of short-term securities | 721,966,514 | 518,982,267 | 25,628,002,000 |
Ivy Dividend Income Fund | Ivy European Opportunities Fund | Ivy Global Natural Resources Fund | |||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Purchases of investment securities, excluding short-term and U.S. government securities | $ | 64,681,221 | $ | 269,286,235 | $ | 5,286,444,003 | |||
Purchases of U.S. government securities | – | – | – | ||||||
Purchases of short-term securities | 1,197,325,319 | 2,236,680,268 | 19,370,597,388 | ||||||
Proceeds from maturities and sales of investment securities, excluding short-term and U.S. government securities | 23,803,399 | 163,341,075 | 4,152,761,229 | ||||||
Proceeds from maturities and sales of U.S. government securities | – | – | – | ||||||
Proceeds from maturities and sales of short-term securities | 1,193,115,261 | 2,237,921,763 | 19,422,224,391 |
Ivy International Balanced Fund | Ivy International Core Equity Fund | Ivy International Growth Fund | |||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Purchases of investment securities, excluding short-term and U.S. government securities | $ | 129,680,417 | $ | 244,408,686 | $ | 216,925,966 | |||
Purchases of U.S. government securities | – | – | – | ||||||
Purchases of short-term securities | 1,453,121,770 | 917,190,149 | 1,036,275,848 | ||||||
Proceeds from maturities and sales of investment securities, excluding short-term and U.S. government securities | 36,771,450 | 154,950,585 | 247,538,867 | ||||||
Proceeds from maturities and sales of U.S. government securities | – | – | – | ||||||
Proceeds from maturities and sales of short-term securities | 1,424,414,272 | 916,079,717 | 1,037,819,371 |
Ivy Mortgage Securities Fund | Ivy Pacific Opportunities Fund | Ivy Real Estate Securities Fund | |||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Purchases of investment securities, excluding short-term and U.S. government securities | $ | 93,789,090 | $ | 361,854,776 | $ | 326,826,284 | |||
Purchases of U.S. government securities | 298,044,332 | – | – | ||||||
Purchases of short-term securities | 2,423,406,149 | 1,652,871,931 | 1,224,143,921 | ||||||
Purchases of options | – | 1,469,113 | – | ||||||
Proceeds from maturities and sales of investment securities, excluding short-term and U.S. government securities | 38,830,211 | 220,826,264 | 204,931,888 | ||||||
Proceeds from maturities and sales of U.S. government securities | 310,210,667 | – | – | ||||||
Proceeds from maturities and sales of short-term securities | 2,432,316,934 | 1,655,383,996 | 1,224,385,302 | ||||||
Proceeds from options | – | – | – |
Ivy Small Cap Value Fund | Ivy Value Fund | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Purchases of investment securities, excluding short-term and U.S. government securities | $ | 180,169,350 | $ | 48,072,608 | ||
Purchases of U.S. government securities | – | – | ||||
Purchases of short-term securities | 944,143,103 | 603,060,943 | ||||
Proceeds from maturities and sales of investment securities, excluding short-term and U.S. government securities | 160,796,892 | 55,866,580 | ||||
Proceeds from maturities and sales of U.S. government securities | – | – | ||||
Proceeds from maturities and sales of short-term securities | 940,034,236 | 601,005,448 |
For Federal income tax purposes, cost of investments owned at March 31, 2007 and the related unrealized appreciation (depreciation) were as follows:
Cost | Appreciation | Depreciation | Aggregate Appreciation (Depreciation) | ||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ivy Balanced Fund | $ | 77,952,439 | $ | 15,818,099 | $ | 413,313 | $ | 15,404,786 | |||||||
Ivy Bond Fund | 72,205,223 | 481,074 | 666,727 | (185,653 | ) | ||||||||||
Ivy Cundill Global Value Fund | 854,444,028 | 183,071,532 | 40,749,980 | 142,321,552 | |||||||||||
Ivy Dividend Income Fund | 114,082,968 | 25,230,821 | 702,972 | 24,527,849 | |||||||||||
Ivy European Opportunities Fund | 402,325,820 | 121,706,302 | 4,500,007 | 117,206,295 | |||||||||||
Ivy Global Natural Resources Fund | 4,159,071,696 | 942,786,407 | 15,265,631 | 927,520,776 | |||||||||||
Ivy International Balanced Fund | 237,584,065 | 39,059,755 | 1,172,777 | 37,886,978 | |||||||||||
Ivy International Core Equity Fund | 191,471,619 | 24,326,455 | 2,622,976 | 21,703,479 | |||||||||||
Ivy International Growth Fund | 177,015,354 | 59,450,484 | 1,435,017 | 58,015,467 | |||||||||||
Ivy Mortgage Securities Fund | 336,207,943 | 1,797,505 | 5,314,376 | (3,516,871 | ) | ||||||||||
Ivy Pacific Opportunities Fund | 354,271,597 | 91,449,318 | 11,051,241 | 80,398,077 | |||||||||||
Ivy Real Estate Securities Fund | 517,739,500 | 191,372,931 | 1,653,593 | 189,719,338 | |||||||||||
Ivy Small Cap Value Fund | 149,304,101 | 16,282,277 | 2,723,033 | 13,559,244 | |||||||||||
Ivy Value Fund | 66,807,596 | 17,879,844 | 875,694 | 17,004,150 |
NOTE 4 - Federal Income Tax Matters
For Federal income tax purposes, the Funds' distributed and undistributed earnings and profit for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007 and the related Capital Loss Carryover and Post-October activity were as follows:
Ivy Balanced Fund | Ivy Bond Fund | Ivy Cundill Global Value Fund | ||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Net ordinary income | $ | 988,959 | $ | 2,847,833 | $ | 25,207,346 | ||||||||
Distributed ordinary income | 1,085,606 | 2,841,082 | 14,086,154 | |||||||||||
Undistributed ordinary income | 38,786 | 36,210 | 11,236,019 | |||||||||||
Realized long-term capital gains | 653,025 | – | 51,372,008 | |||||||||||
Distributed long-term capital gains | – | – | 35,772,161 | |||||||||||
Undistributed long-term capital gains | 653,025 | – | 19,196,641 | |||||||||||
Capital loss carryover | – | 461,131 | – | |||||||||||
Post-October losses deferred | – | – | 287,658 |
Ivy Dividend Income Fund | Ivy European Opportunities Fund | Ivy Global Natural Resources Fund | ||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Net ordinary income | $ | 1,068,470 | $ | 4,879,556 | $ | 142,452,257 | ||||||||
Distributed ordinary income | 1,079,904 | 4,118,063 | 197,937,422 | |||||||||||
Undistributed ordinary income | 28,255 | 761,493 | 54,518,171 | |||||||||||
Realized long-term capital gains | 2,824,612 | 10,359,289 | 247,374,843 | |||||||||||
Distributed long-term capital gains | 1,389,185 | – | 220,660,776 | |||||||||||
Undistributed long-term capital gains | 1,435,427 | 10,359,289 | 75,872,012 | |||||||||||
Capital loss carryover | – | – | – | |||||||||||
Post-October losses deferred | – | – | 573,848 |
Ivy International Balanced Fund | Ivy International Core Equity Fund | Ivy International Growth Fund | ||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Net ordinary income | $ | 6,270,627 | $ | 7,228,646 | $ | 566,909 | ||||||||
Distributed ordinary income | 5,842,010 | 837,091 | 244,825 | |||||||||||
Undistributed ordinary income | 1,949,547 | 6,391,555 | 322,084 | |||||||||||
Realized long-term capital gains | 4,862,347 | 12,068,191 | – | |||||||||||
Distributed long-term capital gains | 5,666,925 | 6,971,717 | – | |||||||||||
Undistributed long-term capital gains | 1,924,208 | 5,096,474 | – | |||||||||||
Capital loss carryover | – | – | – | |||||||||||
Post-October losses deferred | – | 44,740 | – |
Ivy Mortgage Securities Fund | Ivy Pacific Opportunities Fund | Ivy Real Estate Securities Fund | ||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Net ordinary income | $ | 14,179,448 | $ | 16,574,426 | $ | 13,944,969 | ||||||||
Distributed ordinary income | 14,174,142 | 6,928,367 | 8,767,618 | |||||||||||
Undistributed ordinary income | 176,961 | 14,509,064 | 7,085,430 | |||||||||||
Realized long-term capital gains | – | 9,390,595 | 26,471,724 | |||||||||||
Distributed long-term capital gains | – | 6,780,715 | 19,091,476 | |||||||||||
Undistributed long-term capital gains | – | 4,211,703 | 12,870,552 | |||||||||||
Capital loss carryover | 484,106 | – | – | |||||||||||
Post-October losses deferred | 275,654 | 129,873 | – |
Ivy Small Cap Value Fund | Ivy Value Fund | ||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Net ordinary income | $ | 7,736,967 | $ | 1,503,840 | |||||
Distributed ordinary income | 6,874,058 | 521,854 | |||||||
Undistributed ordinary income | 4,223,778 | 1,011,126 | |||||||
Realized long-term capital gains | 5,487,432 | 2,139,011 | |||||||
Distributed long-term capital gains | 4,367,343 | 1,735,651 | |||||||
Undistributed long-term capital gains | 2,187,065 | 878,555 | |||||||
Capital loss carryover | – | – | |||||||
Post-October losses deferred | – | – |
Internal Revenue Code regulations permit each Fund to defer into its next fiscal year net capital losses or net long-term capital losses and currency losses incurred between each November 1 and the end of its fiscal year (post-October losses).
Capital Loss Carryovers are available to offset future realized capital gain net income for Federal income tax purposes. The following shows the totals by year in which the capital loss carryovers will expire if not utilized.
Ivy Bond Fund | Ivy Global Natural Resources Fund | Ivy International Growth Fund | ||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
March 31, 2008 | $ | – | $ | – | $ | 407,464 | ||||||||
March 31, 2009 | 28,681 | – | 77,610,725 | |||||||||||
March 31, 2010 | – | 167,845 | 146,210,535 | |||||||||||
March 31, 2011 | – | – | 47,213,802 | |||||||||||
March 31, 2015 | 461,131 | – | – | |||||||||||
Total carryover | $ | 489,812 | $ | 167,845 | $ | 271,442,526 | ||||||||
Ivy Mortgage Securities Fund | Ivy Pacific Opportunities Fund | ||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
March 31, 2008 | $ | – | $ | 157,220 | |||||
March 31, 2009 | – | 157,220 | |||||||
March 31, 2010 | – | 157,220 | |||||||
March 31, 2014 | 164,447 | – | |||||||
March 31, 2015 | 484,106 | – | |||||||
Total carryover | $ | 648,553 | $ | 471,660 | |||||
Ivy Developing Markets Fund was merged into Ivy Pacific Opportunities Fund as of June 16, 2003. At the time of the merger, Ivy Developing Markets Fund had capital loss carryovers available to offset future gains of the Ivy Pacific Opportunities Fund. These carryovers are limited to $157,220 for each period ending from March 31, 2008 through 2010 plus any unused limitations from prior years.
Ivy International Growth Fund was merged into Ivy International Fund (see Note 11) as of March 27, 2006. At the time of the merger, Ivy International Growth Fund had capital loss carryovers available to offset future gains of the Ivy International Fund. These carryovers are limited to $7,403,026 for the period ending March 31, 2008 and $3,234,412 for each period ending from March 31, 2009 through 2010 plus any unused limitations from prior years and the amount of certain built-in gains realized, if any.
Note 5 - Multiclass OperationsEach Fund within the Trust offers four classes of shares, Class A, Class B, Class C and Class Y, each of which have equal rights as to assets and voting privileges. In addition, Ivy Global Natural Resources Fund and Ivy Real Estate Securities Fund offer Class R shares, which also have equal rights as to assets and voting privileges. Ivy Cundill Global Value Fund, Ivy European Opportunities Fund, Ivy Global Natural Resources Fund, Ivy International Core Equity Fund, Ivy International Growth Fund and Ivy Pacific Opportunities Fund also offered Advisor Class shares and Ivy Cundill Global Value Fund and Ivy International Growth Fund also offered Class II shares. Advisor Class and Class II shares are no longer available for investment. A comprehensive discussion of the terms under which shares of each class are offered is contained in the Prospectuses and the Statement of Additional Information for the Trust.
Income, non-class specific expenses, and realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated daily to each class of shares based on the value of their relative net assets as of the beginning of each day adjusted for the prior day's capital share activity.
Transactions in capital stock for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007 are summarized below. Amounts are in thousands.
Ivy Balanced Fund | Ivy Bond Fund | |||||||
Shares issued from sale of shares: | ||||||||
Class A | 763 | 1,752 | ||||||
Class B | 74 | 96 | ||||||
Class C | 117 | 403 | ||||||
Class Y | 605 | 4 | ||||||
Shares issued from reinvestment of dividends and/or capital gains distribution: | ||||||||
Class A | 40 | 123 | ||||||
Class B | – | * | 5 | |||||
Class C | 1 | 8 | ||||||
Class Y | 26 | – | * | |||||
Shares redeemed: | ||||||||
Class A | (891 | ) | (1,129 | ) | ||||
Class B | (50 | ) | (67 | ) | ||||
Class C | (62 | ) | (189 | ) | ||||
Class Y | (1,352 | ) | (2 | ) | ||||
Increase (decrease) in outstanding capital shares | (729 | ) | 1,004 | |||||
Value issued from sale of shares: | ||||||||
Class A | $ | 11,988 | $ | 18,156 | ||||
Class B | 1,146 | 996 | ||||||
Class C | 1,841 | 4,183 | ||||||
Class Y | 9,521 | 42 | ||||||
Value issued from reinvestment of dividends and/or capital gains distribution: | ||||||||
Class A | 636 | 1,280 | ||||||
Class B | 3 | 50 | ||||||
Class C | 8 | 80 | ||||||
Class Y | 411 | 2 | ||||||
Value redeemed: | ||||||||
Class A | (13,917 | ) | (11,724 | ) | ||||
Class B | (773 | ) | (699 | ) | ||||
Class C | (968 | ) | (1,956 | ) | ||||
Class Y | (21,240 | ) | (24 | ) | ||||
Increase (decrease) in outstanding capital | $ | (11,344 | ) | $ | 10,386 | |||
*Not shown due to rounding |
Ivy Cundill Global Value Fund | Ivy Dividend Income Fund | Ivy European Opportunities Fund | ||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Shares issued from sale of shares: | ||||||||||||
Class A | 11,695 | 3,823 | 4,299 | |||||||||
Class B | 586 | 242 | 270 | |||||||||
Class C | 3,326 | 498 | 431 | |||||||||
Class Y | 196 | 137 | 110 | |||||||||
Advisor Class | – | NA | – | |||||||||
Class II | – | NA | NA | |||||||||
Shares issued from reinvestment of dividends and/or capital gains distribution: | ||||||||||||
Class A | 2,079 | 127 | 88 | |||||||||
Class B | 161 | 8 | 4 | |||||||||
Class C | 641 | 17 | 5 | |||||||||
Class Y | 39 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||
Advisor Class | 11 | NA | – | * | ||||||||
Class II | – | * | NA | NA | ||||||||
Shares redeemed: | ||||||||||||
Class A | (11,797 | ) | (1,412 | ) | (1,798 | ) | ||||||
Class B | (831 | ) | (107 | ) | (310 | ) | ||||||
Class C | (3,225 | ) | (240 | ) | (348 | ) | ||||||
Class Y | (361 | ) | (26 | ) | (50 | ) | ||||||
Advisor Class | (20 | ) | NA | (19 | ) | |||||||
Class II | (– | ) | NA | NA | ||||||||
Increase in outstanding capital shares | 2,500 | 3,069 | 2,684 | |||||||||
*Not shown due to rounding. | ||||||||||||
Value issued from sale of shares: | ||||||||||||
Class A | $ | 181,422 | $ | 57,590 | $ | 155,748 | ||||||
Class B | 8,886 | 3,622 | 9,546 | |||||||||
Class C | 50,324 | 7,446 | 15,127 | |||||||||
Class Y | 3,046 | 2,107 | 4,028 | |||||||||
Advisor Class | – | NA | – | |||||||||
Class II | – | NA | NA | |||||||||
Value issued from reinvestment of dividends and/or capital gains distribution: | ||||||||||||
Class A | 32,120 | 1,941 | 3,391 | |||||||||
Class B | 2,444 | 126 | 136 | |||||||||
Class C | 9,682 | 259 | 198 | |||||||||
Class Y | 602 | 26 | 68 | |||||||||
Advisor Class | 173 | NA | 12 | |||||||||
Class II | 1 | NA | NA | |||||||||
Value redeemed: | ||||||||||||
Class A | (182,765 | ) | (21,237 | ) | (64,019 | ) | ||||||
Class B | (12,526 | ) | (1,609 | ) | (10,625 | ) | ||||||
Class C | (48,759 | ) | (3,596 | ) | (11,838 | ) | ||||||
Class Y | (5,541 | ) | (392 | ) | (1,746 | ) | ||||||
Advisor Class | (321 | ) | NA | (672 | ) | |||||||
Class II | (– | ) | NA | NA | ||||||||
Increase in outstanding capital | $ | 38,788 | $ | 46,283 | $ | 99,354 | ||||||
Ivy Global Natural Resources Fund | Ivy International Balanced Fund | Ivy International Core Equity Fund | ||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Shares issued from sale of shares: | ||||||||||||
Class A | 44,041 | 7,862 | 5,938 | |||||||||
Class B | 2,245 | 576 | 464 | |||||||||
Class C | 14,135 | 1,287 | 1,226 | |||||||||
Class Y | 6,910 | 83 | 199 | |||||||||
Class R | 128 | NA | NA | |||||||||
Advisor Class | – | NA | – | |||||||||
Class II | NA | NA | NA | |||||||||
Shares issued from reinvestment of dividends and/or capital gains distribution: | ||||||||||||
Class A | 7,438 | 566 | 292 | |||||||||
Class B | 648 | 29 | 21 | |||||||||
Class C | 2,648 | 56 | 56 | |||||||||
Class Y | 425 | 3 | 5 | |||||||||
Class R | 3 | NA | NA | |||||||||
Advisor Class | 1 | NA | – | |||||||||
Class II | NA | NA | NA | |||||||||
Shares redeemed: | ||||||||||||
Class A | (23,141 | ) | (1,840 | ) | (1,416 | ) | ||||||
Class B | (1,584 | ) | (253 | ) | (440 | ) | ||||||
Class C | (6,347 | ) | (182 | ) | (231 | ) | ||||||
Class Y | (1,415 | ) | (31 | ) | (52 | ) | ||||||
Class R | (12 | ) | NA | NA | ||||||||
Advisor Class | (3 | ) | NA | (– | ) | |||||||
Class II | NA | NA | NA | |||||||||
Increase in outstanding capital shares | 46,120 | 8,156 | 6,062 | |||||||||
Value issued from sale of shares: | ||||||||||||
Class A | $ | 1,355,319 | $ | 127,445 | $ | 97,987 | ||||||
Class B | 65,627 | 9,278 | 7,113 | |||||||||
Class C | 404,164 | 20,788 | 18,787 | |||||||||
Class Y | 214,763 | 1,362 | 3,361 | |||||||||
Class R | 3,867 | NA | NA | |||||||||
Advisor Class | – | NA | – | |||||||||
Class II | NA | NA | NA | |||||||||
Value issued from reinvestment of dividends and/or capital gains distribution: | ||||||||||||
Class A | 228,809 | 9,230 | 4,915 | |||||||||
Class B | 18,786 | 472 | 328 | |||||||||
Class C | 75,247 | 914 | 877 | |||||||||
Class Y | 13,131 | 53 | 83 | |||||||||
Class R | 110 | NA | NA | |||||||||
Advisor Class | 25 | NA | – | |||||||||
Class II | NA | NA | NA | |||||||||
Value redeemed: | ||||||||||||
Class A | (705,593 | ) | (29,494 | ) | (23,415 | ) | ||||||
Class B | (45,518 | ) | (4,181 | ) | (6,571 | ) | ||||||
Class C | (178,056 | ) | (2,929 | ) | (3,545 | ) | ||||||
Class Y | (43,417 | ) | (502 | ) | (847 | ) | ||||||
Class R | (369 | ) | NA | NA | ||||||||
Advisor Class | (90 | ) | NA | (– | ) | |||||||
Class II | NA | NA | NA | |||||||||
Increase in outstanding capital | $ | 1,406,805 | $ | 132,436 | $ | 99,073 | ||||||
Ivy International Growth Fund | Ivy Mortgage Securities Fund | Ivy Pacific Opportunities Fund | ||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Shares issued from sale of shares: | ||||||||||||
Class A | 672 | 9,873 | 12,129 | |||||||||
Class B | 81 | 358 | 699 | |||||||||
Class C | 133 | 806 | 1,079 | |||||||||
Class Y | 44 | 926 | 444 | |||||||||
Advisor Class | – | NA | – | |||||||||
Class II | – | NA | NA | |||||||||
Shares issued from reinvestment of dividends and/or capital gains distribution: | ||||||||||||
Class A | 6 | 1,061 | 702 | |||||||||
Class B | – | 36 | 43 | |||||||||
Class C | – | 63 | 61 | |||||||||
Class Y | – | * | 36 | 15 | ||||||||
Advisor Class | – | NA | – | * | ||||||||
Class II | – | * | NA | NA | ||||||||
Shares redeemed: | ||||||||||||
Class A | (1,134 | ) | (7,938 | ) | (3,940 | ) | ||||||
Class B | (192 | ) | (327 | ) | (298 | ) | ||||||
Class C | (396 | ) | (854 | ) | (371 | ) | ||||||
Class Y | (108 | ) | (425 | ) | (246 | ) | ||||||
Advisor Class | (– | ) | NA | (– | )* | |||||||
Class II | (1 | ) | NA | NA | ||||||||
Increase (decrease) in outstanding capital shares | (895 | ) | 3,615 | 10,317 | ||||||||
*Not shown due to rounding. | ||||||||||||
Value issued from sale of shares: | ||||||||||||
Class A | $ | 20,944 | $ | 103,705 | $ | 186,431 | ||||||
Class B | 2,325 | 3,756 | 9,928 | |||||||||
Class C | 3,806 | 8,470 | 15,685 | |||||||||
Class Y | 1,416 | 9,736 | 6,813 | |||||||||
Advisor Class | – | NA | – | |||||||||
Class II | – | NA | NA | |||||||||
Value issued from reinvestment of dividends and/or capital gains distribution: | ||||||||||||
Class A | 187 | 11,153 | 11,390 | |||||||||
Class B | – | 375 | 636 | |||||||||
Class C | – | 665 | 927 | |||||||||
Class Y | 7 | 380 | 250 | |||||||||
Advisor Class | – | NA | 1 | |||||||||
Class II | 1 | NA | NA | |||||||||
Value redeemed: | ||||||||||||
Class A | (34,986 | ) | (83,295 | ) | (59,663 | ) | ||||||
Class B | (5,467 | ) | (3,431 | ) | (4,184 | ) | ||||||
Class C | (11,362 | ) | (8,958 | ) | (5,310 | ) | ||||||
Class Y | (3,203 | ) | (4,465 | ) | (3,734 | ) | ||||||
Advisor Class | (– | ) | NA | (3 | ) | |||||||
Class II | (40 | ) | NA | NA | ||||||||
Increase (decrease) in outstanding capital | $ | (26,372 | ) | $ | 38,091 | $ | 159,167 | |||||
Ivy Real Estate Securities Fund | Ivy Small Cap Value Fund | Ivy Value Fund | ||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Shares issued from sale of shares: | ||||||||||||
Class A | 6,162 | 3,124 | 1,485 | |||||||||
Class B | 273 | 170 | 130 | |||||||||
Class C | 402 | 279 | 118 | |||||||||
Class Y | 2,397 | 328 | 78 | |||||||||
Class R | 1 | NA | NA | |||||||||
Shares issued from reinvestment of dividends and/or capital gains distribution: | ||||||||||||
Class A | 564 | 494 | 105 | |||||||||
Class B | 27 | 38 | 6 | |||||||||
Class C | 31 | 57 | 6 | |||||||||
Class Y | 446 | 100 | 3 | |||||||||
Class R | – | * | NA | NA | ||||||||
Shares redeemed: | ||||||||||||
Class A | (2,689 | ) | (1,460 | ) | (1,195 | ) | ||||||
Class B | (108 | ) | (98 | ) | (94 | ) | ||||||
Class C | (162 | ) | (172 | ) | (85 | ) | ||||||
Class Y | (2,052 | ) | (615 | ) | (780 | ) | ||||||
Class R | (– | )* | NA | NA | ||||||||
Increase (decrease) in outstanding capital shares | 5,292 | 2,245 | (223) | |||||||||
*Not shown due to rounding. | ||||||||||||
Value issued from sale of shares: | ||||||||||||
Class A | $ | 153,443 | $ | 50,177 | $ | 26,492 | ||||||
Class B | 6,799 | 2,628 | 2,306 | |||||||||
Class C | 9,917 | 4,335 | 2,080 | |||||||||
Class Y | 59,904 | 5,363 | 1,375 | |||||||||
Class R | 26 | NA | NA | |||||||||
Value issued from reinvestment of dividends and/or capital gains distribution: | ||||||||||||
Class A | 14,369 | 7,895 | 1,951 | |||||||||
Class B | 693 | 582 | 119 | |||||||||
Class C | 802 | 882 | 104 | |||||||||
Class Y | 11,342 | 1,623 | 59 | |||||||||
Class R | 5 | NA | NA | |||||||||
Value redeemed: | ||||||||||||
Class A | (66,195 | ) | (23,341 | ) | (21,241 | ) | ||||||
Class B | (2,682 | ) | (1,509 | ) | (1,660 | ) | ||||||
Class C | (3,986 | ) | (2,691 | ) | (1,501 | ) | ||||||
Class Y | (49,828 | ) | (10,060 | ) | (14,417 | ) | ||||||
Class R | (– | )* | NA | NA | ||||||||
Increase (decrease) in outstanding capital | $ | 134,609 | $ | 35,884 | $ | (4,333) | ||||||
*Not shown due to rounding. |
Transactions in capital stock for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006 are summarized below. Amounts are in thousands.
Ivy Balanced Fund | Ivy Bond Fund | |||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Shares issued from sale of shares: | ||||||||
Class A | 699 | 1,197 | ||||||
Class B | 61 | 104 | ||||||
Class C | 93 | 154 | ||||||
Class Y | 268 | 2 | ||||||
Shares issued from reinvestment of dividends and/or capital gains distribution: | ||||||||
Class A | 33 | 84 | ||||||
Class B | – | * | 3 | |||||
Class C | – | * | 3 | |||||
Class Y | 29 | – | * | |||||
Shares redeemed: | ||||||||
Class A | (836 | ) | (586 | ) | ||||
Class B | (37 | ) | (36 | ) | ||||
Class C | (26 | ) | (40 | ) | ||||
Class Y | (960 | ) | (4 | ) | ||||
Increase (decrease) in outstanding capital shares | (676 | ) | 881 | |||||
Value issued from sale of shares: | ||||||||
Class A | $ | 10,172 | $ | 12,586 | ||||
Class B | 873 | 1,089 | ||||||
Class C | 1,351 | 1,620 | ||||||
Class Y | 3,925 | 24 | ||||||
Value issued from reinvestment of dividends and/or capital gains distribution: | ||||||||
Class A | 493 | 885 | ||||||
Class B | 1 | 30 | ||||||
Class C | 1 | 33 | ||||||
Class Y | 423 | 1 | ||||||
Value redeemed: | ||||||||
Class A | (12,215 | ) | (6,143 | ) | ||||
Class B | (531 | ) | (378 | ) | ||||
Class C | (386 | ) | (424 | ) | ||||
Class Y | (13,920 | ) | (39 | ) | ||||
Increase (decrease) in outstanding capital | $ | (9,813 | ) | $ | 9,284 | |||
*Not shown due to rounding |
Ivy Cundill Global Value Fund | Ivy Dividend Income Fund | Ivy European Opportunities Fund | ||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Shares issued from sale of shares: | ||||||||||||
Class A | 20,739 | 2,368 | 3,307 | |||||||||
Class B | 1,345 | 173 | 262 | |||||||||
Class C | 7,470 | 352 | 406 | |||||||||
Class Y | 775 | 25 | 67 | |||||||||
Advisor Class | – | * | NA | – | ||||||||
Class II | – | NA | NA | |||||||||
Shares issued from reinvestment of dividends and/or capital gains distribution: | ||||||||||||
Class A | 1,449 | 34 | 45 | |||||||||
Class B | 113 | 1 | – | |||||||||
Class C | 419 | 3 | – | |||||||||
Class Y | 45 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||
Advisor Class | 9 | NA | 1 | |||||||||
Class II | – | * | NA | NA | ||||||||
Shares redeemed: | ||||||||||||
Class A | (5,174 | ) | (796 | ) | (2,346 | ) | ||||||
Class B | (451 | ) | (142 | ) | (388 | ) | ||||||
Class C | (1,104 | ) | (214 | ) | (481 | ) | ||||||
Class Y | (483 | ) | (60 | ) | (86 | ) | ||||||
Advisor Class | (20 | ) | NA | (75 | ) | |||||||
Class II | (4 | ) | NA | NA | ||||||||
Increase in outstanding capital shares | 25,128 | 1,745 | 713 | |||||||||
*Not shown due to rounding. | ||||||||||||
Value issued from sale of shares: | ||||||||||||
Class A | $ | 301,972 | $ | 31,516 | $ | 96,107 | ||||||
Class B | 19,035 | 2,256 | 7,330 | |||||||||
Class C | 106,253 | 4,637 | 11,400 | |||||||||
Class Y | 11,417 | 348 | 1,934 | |||||||||
Advisor Class | 2 | NA | – | |||||||||
Class II | – | NA | NA | |||||||||
Value issued from reinvestment of dividends and/or capital gains distribution: | ||||||||||||
Class A | 21,288 | 459 | 1,325 | |||||||||
Class B | 1,631 | 20 | – | |||||||||
Class C | 6,019 | 37 | – | |||||||||
Class Y | 655 | 12 | 27 | |||||||||
Advisor Class | 134 | NA | 30 | |||||||||
Class II | 1 | NA | NA | |||||||||
Value redeemed: | ||||||||||||
Class A | (75,706 | ) | (10,687 | ) | (68,210 | ) | ||||||
Class B | (6,439 | ) | (1,916 | ) | (10,777 | ) | ||||||
Class C | (15,720 | ) | (2,854 | ) | (13,590 | ) | ||||||
Class Y | (7,160 | ) | (845 | ) | (2,464 | ) | ||||||
Advisor Class | (292 | ) | NA | (2,190 | ) | |||||||
Class II | (50 | ) | NA | NA | ||||||||
Increase in outstanding capital | $ | 363,040 | $ | 22,983 | $ | 20,922 | ||||||
Ivy Global Natural Resources Fund | Ivy International Fund (See Note 11) | Ivy International Balanced Fund | ||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Shares issued from sale of shares: | ||||||||||||
Class A | 44,945 | 824 | 4,510 | |||||||||
Class B | 3,329 | 45 | 205 | |||||||||
Class C | 14,993 | 32 | 458 | |||||||||
Class Y | 3,174 | 8 | 37 | |||||||||
Class R | 4 | NA | NA | |||||||||
Advisor Class | – | – | NA | |||||||||
Class II | NA | – | NA | |||||||||
Shares issued in connection with merger of Ivy International Growth Fund: | ||||||||||||
Class A | NA | 622 | NA | |||||||||
Class B | NA | 159 | NA | |||||||||
Class C | NA | 1,691 | NA | |||||||||
Class Y | NA | 198 | NA | |||||||||
Shares issued from reinvestment of dividends and/or capital gains distribution: | ||||||||||||
Class A | 3,194 | 29 | 377 | |||||||||
Class B | 359 | – | 17 | |||||||||
Class C | 1,265 | – | 29 | |||||||||
Class Y | 120 | – | * | 2 | ||||||||
Class R | – | NA | NA | |||||||||
Advisor Class | 1 | – | NA | |||||||||
Class II | NA | – | * | NA | ||||||||
Shares redeemed: | ||||||||||||
Class A | (9,897 | ) | (1,603 | ) | (4,132 | ) | ||||||
Class B | (958 | ) | (540 | ) | (63 | ) | ||||||
Class C | (2,318 | ) | (101 | ) | (136 | ) | ||||||
Class Y | (395 | ) | (10 | ) | (23 | ) | ||||||
Class R | (– | ) | NA | NA | ||||||||
Advisor Class | (9 | ) | (– | ) | NA | |||||||
Class II | NA | (5 | ) | NA | ||||||||
Increase in outstanding capital shares | 57,807 | 1,349 | 1,281 | |||||||||
*Not shown due to rounding. | ||||||||||||
Value issued from sale of shares: | ||||||||||||
Class A | $ | 1,165,684 | $ | 20,366 | $ | 66,425 | ||||||
Class B | 80,686 | 1,077 | 3,002 | |||||||||
Class C | 361,451 | 786 | 6,699 | |||||||||
Class Y | 83,597 | 197 | 545 | |||||||||
Class R | 100 | NA | NA | |||||||||
Advisor Class | – | – | NA | |||||||||
Class II | NA | – | NA | |||||||||
Value issued in connection with merger of Ivy International Growth Fund: | ||||||||||||
Class A | NA | 18,225 | NA | |||||||||
Class B | NA | 4,308 | NA | |||||||||
Class C | NA | 45,833 | NA | |||||||||
Class Y | NA | 5,818 | NA | |||||||||
Value issued from reinvestment of dividends and/or capital gains distribution: | ||||||||||||
Class A | 83,464 | 770 | 5,444 | |||||||||
Class B | 8,924 | – | 236 | |||||||||
Class C | 30,828 | – | 417 | |||||||||
Class Y | 3,158 | 3 | 31 | |||||||||
Class R | – | NA | NA | |||||||||
Advisor Class | 13 | – | NA | |||||||||
Class II | NA | 2 | NA | |||||||||
Value redeemed: | ||||||||||||
Class A | (252,205 | ) | (40,726 | ) | (60,740 | ) | ||||||
Class B | (22,930 | ) | (11,967 | ) | (934 | ) | ||||||
Class C | (55,523 | ) | (2,389 | ) | (1,987 | ) | ||||||
Class Y | (10,323 | ) | (274 | ) | (334 | ) | ||||||
Class R | (– | ) | NA | NA | ||||||||
Advisor Class | (219 | ) | (– | ) | NA | |||||||
Class II | NA | (121 | ) | NA | ||||||||
Increase in outstanding capital | $ | 1,476,705 | $ | 41,908 | $ | 18,804 | ||||||
Ivy International Value Fund (See Note 11) | Ivy Mortgage Securities Fund | Ivy Pacific Opportunities Fund | ||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Shares issued from sale of shares: | ||||||||||||||
Class A | 3,440 | 11,305 | 8,544 | |||||||||||
Class B | 321 | 527 | 437 | |||||||||||
Class C | 515 | 1,124 | 795 | |||||||||||
Class Y | 59 | 416 | 229 | |||||||||||
Advisor Class | – | NA | – | |||||||||||
Shares issued from reinvestment of dividends and/or capital gains distribution: | ||||||||||||||
Class A | – | 813 | 109 | |||||||||||
Class B | – | 27 | 6 | |||||||||||
Class C | – | 51 | 8 | |||||||||||
Class Y | – | 27 | 3 | |||||||||||
Advisor Class | – | NA | – | * | ||||||||||
Shares redeemed: | ||||||||||||||
Class A | (610 | ) | (6,495 | ) | (1,357 | ) | ||||||||
Class B | (1,113 | ) | (182 | ) | (262 | ) | ||||||||
Class C | (146 | ) | (537 | ) | (164 | ) | ||||||||
Class Y | (20 | ) | (247 | ) | (72 | ) | ||||||||
Advisor Class | (3 | ) | NA | (1 | ) | |||||||||
Increase in outstanding capital shares | 2,443 | 6,829 | 8,275 | |||||||||||
Value issued from sale of shares: | ||||||||||||||
Class A | $ | 46,962 | $ | 120,577 | $ | 107,057 | ||||||||
Class B | 4,021 | 5,628 | 5,106 | |||||||||||
Class C | 6,847 | 12,002 | 9,476 | |||||||||||
Class Y | 800 | 4,437 | 2,865 | |||||||||||
Advisor Class | – | NA | – | |||||||||||
Value issued from reinvestment of dividends and/or capital gains distribution: | ||||||||||||||
Class A | – | 8,651 | 1,371 | |||||||||||
Class B | – | 287 | 67 | |||||||||||
Class C | – | 542 | 97 | |||||||||||
Class Y | – | 283 | 33 | |||||||||||
Advisor Class | – | NA | – | * | ||||||||||
Value redeemed: | ||||||||||||||
Class A | (8,349 | ) | (69,143 | ) | (16,746 | ) | ||||||||
Class B | (13,321 | ) | (1,932 | ) | (2,947 | ) | ||||||||
Class C | (1,794 | ) | (5,707 | ) | (1,903 | ) | ||||||||
Class Y | (276 | ) | (2,626 | ) | (879 | ) | ||||||||
Advisor Class | (32 | ) | NA | (8 | ) | |||||||||
Increase in outstanding capital | $ | 34,858 | $ | 72,999 | $ | 103,589 | ||||||||
*Not shown due to rounding. |
Ivy Real Estate Securities Fund | Ivy Small Cap Value Fund | Ivy Value Fund | ||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Shares issued from sale of shares: | ||||||||||||||
Class A | 4,941 | 1,808 | 1,674 | |||||||||||
Class B | 233 | 145 | 161 | |||||||||||
Class C | 299 | 186 | 110 | |||||||||||
Class Y | 2,267 | 268 | 90 | |||||||||||
Class R | 5 | NA | NA | |||||||||||
Shares issued from reinvestment of dividends and/or capital gains distribution: | ||||||||||||||
Class A | 456 | 918 | 20 | |||||||||||
Class B | 24 | 75 | – | * | ||||||||||
Class C | 26 | 107 | – | * | ||||||||||
Class Y | 436 | 273 | 10 | |||||||||||
Class R | – | * | NA | NA | ||||||||||
Shares redeemed: | ||||||||||||||
Class A | (2,833 | ) | (1,356 | ) | (828 | ) | ||||||||
Class B | (161 | ) | (97 | ) | (48 | ) | ||||||||
Class C | (169 | ) | (135 | ) | (48 | ) | ||||||||
Class Y | (1,526 | ) | (495 | ) | (654 | ) | ||||||||
Class R | (– | ) | NA | NA | ||||||||||
Increase in outstanding capital shares | 3,998 | 1,697 | 487 | |||||||||||
Value issued from sale of shares: | ||||||||||||||
Class A | $ | 102,220 | $ | 30,229 | $ | 27,487 | ||||||||
Class B | 4,734 | 2,371 | 2,626 | |||||||||||
Class C | 6,148 | 3,069 | 1,795 | |||||||||||
Class Y | 47,284 | 4,497 | 1,477 | |||||||||||
Class R | 100 | NA | NA | |||||||||||
Value issued from reinvestment of dividends and/or capital gains distribution: | ||||||||||||||
Class A | 9,405 | 13,765 | 334 | |||||||||||
Class B | 484 | 1,091 | 1 | |||||||||||
Class C | 540 | 1,564 | 2 | |||||||||||
Class Y | 9,017 | 4,120 | 160 | |||||||||||
Class R | – | * | NA | NA | ||||||||||
Value redeemed: | ||||||||||||||
Class A | (56,847 | ) | (22,367 | ) | (13,682 | ) | ||||||||
Class B | (3,275 | ) | (1,545 | ) | (784 | ) | ||||||||
Class C | (3,453 | ) | (2,217 | ) | (792 | ) | ||||||||
Class Y | (31,009 | ) | (8,255 | ) | (10,866 | ) | ||||||||
Class R | (– | )* | NA | NA | ||||||||||
Increase in outstanding capital | $ | 85,348 | $ | 26,322 | $ | 7,758 | ||||||||
*Not shown due to rounding. |
NOTE 6 - Options
Options purchased by a Fund are accounted for in the same manner as marketable portfolio securities. The cost of portfolio securities acquired through the exercise of call options is increased by the premium paid to purchase the call. The proceeds from securities sold through the exercise of put options are decreased by the premium paid to purchase the put.
When a Fund writes (sells) an option, an amount equal to the premium received by the Fund is recorded as a liability. The amount of the liability is subsequently adjusted to reflect the current market value of the option written. The current market value of an option is the last sales price on the principal exchange on which the option is traded or, in the absence of transactions, the mean between the bid and asked prices or at a value supplied by a broker-dealer. When an option expires on its stipulated expiration date or a Fund enters into a closing purchase transaction, the Fund realizes a gain (or loss if the cost of a closing purchase transaction exceeds the premium received when the call option was sold) and the liability related to such option is extinguished. When a call option is exercised, the premium is added to the proceeds from the sale of the underlying security in determining whether the Fund has realized a gain or loss. For each Fund, when a written put is exercised, the cost basis of the sec urities purchased by the Fund is reduced by the amount of the premium received.
For Ivy Value Fund, transactions in written call options were as follows:
Number of Contracts | Premiums Received | ||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Outstanding at March 31, 2006 | 420 | $ | 24,522 | ||||||
Options written | 4,102 | 201,315 | |||||||
Options terminated in closing purchase transactions | (331 | ) | (27,620 | ) | |||||
Options exercised | (650 | ) | (32,775 | ) | |||||
Options expired | (2,564 | ) | (114,273 | ) | |||||
Outstanding at March 31, 2007 | 977 | $ | 51,169 | ||||||
For Ivy Value Fund, transactions in written put options were as follows:
Number of Contracts | Premiums Received | ||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Outstanding at March 31, 2006 | 367 | $ | 29,642 | ||||||
Options written | 2,685 | 190,538 | |||||||
Options terminated in closing purchase transactions | (– | ) | (– | ) | |||||
Options exercised | (430 | ) | (36,280 | ) | |||||
Options expired | (2,408 | ) | (149,773 | ) | |||||
Outstanding at March 31, 2007 | 214 | $ | 34,127 | ||||||
NOTE 7 - Futures
The Trust may engage in buying and selling futures contracts. Upon entering into a futures contract, the Trust is required to deposit, in a segregated account, an amount of cash or United States Treasury Bills equal to a varying specified percentage of the contract amount. This amount is known as the initial margin. Subsequent payments (variation margins) are made or received by the Trust each day, dependent on the daily fluctuations in the value of the underlying debt security or index. These changes in the variation margins are recorded by the Trust as unrealized gains or losses. Upon the closing of the contracts, the cumulative net change in the variation margin is recorded as realized gain or loss. The Trust uses futures to attempt to reduce the overall risk of its investments.
NOTE 8 - SwapsEach Fund may invest in swap agreements, which are agreements to exchange the return generated by one instrument for the return generated by another instrument. The Fund may enter into credit default, total return, variance and other swap agreements to: 1) preserve a return or a spread on a particular investment or portion of its portfolio; 2) to protect against any increase in the price of securities the Fund anticipates purchasing at a later date; or 3) to attempt to enhance yield.
Credit default swaps involve the exchange of a fixed rate premium for protection against the loss in value of an underlying security in the event of a defined credit event, such as payment default or bankruptcy. Under a credit default swap one party acts as a guarantor by receiving the fixed periodic payment in exchange for the commitment to purchase the underlying security at par if the defined credit event occurs. Each Fund may enter into credit default swaps in which either it or its counterparty act as the guarantor.
Total return swaps involve a commitment to pay periodic interest payments in exchange for a market-linked return based on a security or a basket of securities representing a variety of securities or a particular index. To the extent the total return of the security, index or other financial measure underlying the transaction exceeds or falls short of the offsetting interest rate obligation, the Fund will receive a payment from or make a payment to the counterparty.
Variance swaps involve a contract in which two parties agree to exchange cash flows based on the measured variance of a specified underlying security or index during a certain time period. On the trade date, the two parties agree on the strike price of the contract (the reference level against which cash flows are exchanged), as well as the number of units in the transaction and the length of the contract. Like an option contract, the value of a variance swap is influenced by both realized and implied volatility, as well as the passage of time. Each Fund may enter into variance swaps to manage volatility risk.
The creditworthiness of firms with which a Fund enters into a swap agreement is monitored by IICO. If a firm's creditworthiness declines, the value of the agreement would likely decline, potentially resulting in losses. If a default occurs by the counterparty to such a transaction, the Fund will have contractual remedies pursuant to the agreement related to the transaction.
Swaps are marked-to-market daily based on valuations provided by a pricing vendor of a broker-dealer. Changes in value are recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in the Statement of Operations. Collateral, in the form of cash or securities, may be required to be held in segregated accounts with the custodian or counterparty. Payments received or made at the beginning of the measurement period are reflected as such on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. These upfront payments, as well as any periodic payments, are recorded as realized gain or loss in the Statement of Operations. Gains or losses may be realized upon termination of the swap agreement.
Entering into swap agreements involves certain risks. Among these are possible failure of the counterparty to fulfill its obligations, possible lack of liquidity, and unfavorable changes in interest rates or underlying investments.
NOTE 9 - Acquisition of Ivy International Growth FundOn March 27, 2006, Ivy International Fund acquired all the net assets of Ivy International Growth Fund pursuant to a plan of reorganization approved by the shareholders of Ivy International Growth Fund on March 17, 2006. The acquisition was accomplished by a tax-free exchange of 2,671,036 shares of Ivy International Fund (valued at $74,183,759) for the 5,422,375 shares of Ivy International Growth Fund outstanding on March 27, 2006. Ivy International Growth Fund had net assets of $74,183,759, including $17,373,263 of net unrealized appreciation in value of investments and $37,072,675 of accumulated net realized losses on investments, which were combined with those of Ivy International Fund. The aggregate net assets of Ivy International Fund and Ivy International Growth Fund immediately before the acquisition were $155,403,615 and $74,183,759, respectively. The aggregate net assets of Ivy International Fund and Ivy International Growth Fund immediately following the acquisition were $229,587,374 and $0, respec tively.
NOTE 10 - Liquidation of Ivy Cash Reserves FundOn September 29, 2006, Ivy Cash Reserves Fund was liquidated.
NOTE 11 - Name ChangesOn December 6, 2006, Ivy International Fund and Ivy International Value Fund changed their names to Ivy International Growth Fund and Ivy International Core Equity Fund, respectively.
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
The Board of Trustees and Shareholders of Ivy Funds:
We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities, including the schedules of investments, of Balanced Fund, Bond Fund, Cundill Global Value Fund, Dividend Income Fund, European Opportunities Fund, Global Natural Resources Fund, International Balanced Fund, International Core Equity Fund (formerly International Value Fund), International Growth Fund (formerly International Fund), Mortgage Securities Fund, Pacific Opportunities Fund, Real Estate Securities Fund, Small Cap Value Fund and Value Fund (collectively the "Funds") comprising Ivy Funds, as of March 31, 2007, and the related statements of operations for the year then ended, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two fiscal years in the period then ended, and the financial highlights for the periods presented (except as noted below). These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Funds' management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits. The financial highlights of the Real Estate Securities Fund, Small Cap Value Fund and Value Fund for each of the periods ended July 31, 2003 and prior were audited by other auditors whose report, dated September 5, 2003, expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial highlights. The financial highlights of the Balanced Fund, Bond Fund, International Balanced Fund and Mortgage Securities Fund for each of the periods ended September 30, 2003 and prior were audited by other auditors whose report, dated November 7, 2003, expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial highlights.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement. The Funds are not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of their internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Funds' internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall f inancial statement presentation. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of March 31, 2007, by correspondence with the custodian and brokers; where replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. 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 each of the respective funds of Ivy Funds, as of March 31, 2007, the results of their operations for the year then ended, the changes in their net assets for each of the two fiscal years in the period then ended, and the financial highlights for the periods presented (except as noted above in reference to the reports of other auditors), in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Deloitte & Touche LLP
Kansas City, Missouri
May 17, 2007
Income Tax Information
Dividends are declared and recorded by Ivy Cash Reserves Fund on each day the New York Stock Exchange is open for business. Dividends are paid monthly usually on the 27th of the month or on the preceding business day if the 27th is a weekend or holiday. Dividends paid during the period beginning April 1, 2006 through the date of liquidation of September 29, 2006 are not qualified dividend income for individuals and are not eligible for the dividends received deduction for corporations.
The tax status of dividends paid will be reported to you on Form 1099-DIV after the close of the applicable calendar year.
Income Tax Information
The amounts of the dividends and long-term capital gains below, multiplied by the number of shares owned by you in the Funds shown on the record dates, will give you the total amounts to be reported in your Federal income tax return for the years in which they were received or reinvested.
PER-SHARE AMOUNTS REPORTABLE AS: | ||||||||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
For Individuals | For Corporations | |||||||||||||||||
Record Date | Total | Quali-fying | Non- Quali-fying | Long-Term Capital Gain | 1250 Gain | Quali-fying | Non- Quali- fying | Long-Term Capital Gain | 1250 Gain | |||||||||
Ivy Balanced Fund Class A | ||||||||||||||||||
6-14-06 | $ | 0.0400 | $ | 0.0400 | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – | $ | 0.0395 | $ | 0.0005 | $ | – | $ | – |
9-13-06 | 0.0400 | 0.0400 | – | – | – | 0.0388 | 0.0012 | – | – | |||||||||
12-13-06 | 0.0600 | 0.0600 | – | – | – | 0.0582 | 0.0018 | – | – | |||||||||
3-16-07 | 0.0400 | 0.0400 | – | – | – | 0.0356 | 0.0044 | – | – | |||||||||
Total | $ | 0.1800 | $ | 0.1800 | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – | $ | 0.1721 | $ | 0.0079 | $ | – | $ | – |
Class B | ||||||||||||||||||
6-14-06 | $ | 0.0020 | $ | 0.0020 | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – | $ | 0.0020 | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – |
9-13-06 | 0.0020 | 0.0020 | – | – | – | 0.0019 | 0.0001 | – | – | |||||||||
12-13-06 | 0.0200 | 0.0200 | – | – | – | 0.0194 | 0.0006 | – | – | |||||||||
3-16-07 | 0.0010 | 0.0010 | – | – | – | 0.0009 | 0.0001 | – | – | |||||||||
Total | $ | 0.0250 | $ | 0.0250 | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – | $ | 0.0242 | $ | 0.0008 | $ | – | $ | – |
Class C | ||||||||||||||||||
6-14-06 | $ | 0.0110 | $ | 0.0110 | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – | $ | 0.0108 | $ | 0.0002 | $ | – | $ | – |
9-13-06 | 0.0110 | 0.0110 | – | – | – | 0.0107 | 0.0003 | – | – | |||||||||
12-13-06 | 0.0290 | 0.0290 | – | – | – | 0.0281 | 0.0009 | – | – | |||||||||
3-16-07 | 0.0120 | 0.0120 | – | – | – | 0.0107 | 0.0013 | – | – | |||||||||
Total | $ | 0.0630 | $ | 0.0630 | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – | $ | 0.0603 | $ | 0.0027 | $ | – | $ | – |
Class Y | ||||||||||||||||||
6-14-06 | $ | 0.0440 | $ | 0.0440 | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – | $ | 0.0434 | $ | 0.0006 | $ | – | $ | – |
9-13-06 | 0.0460 | 0.0460 | – | – | – | 0.0446 | 0.0014 | – | – | |||||||||
12-13-06 | 0.0660 | 0.0660 | – | – | – | 0.0640 | 0.0020 | – | – | |||||||||
3-16-07 | 0.0450 | 0.0450 | – | – | – | 0.0401 | 0.0049 | – | – | |||||||||
Total | $ | 0.2010 | $ | 0.2010 | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – | $ | 0.1921 | $ | 0.0089 | $ | – | $ | – |
Ivy Cundill Global Value Fund Class A | ||||||||||||||||||
12-13-06 | $ | 0.8676* | $ | 0.2186 | $ | 0.0551 | $ | 0.5939 | $ | – | $ | 0.0045 | $ | 0.2692 | $ | 0.5939 | $ | – |
Class B | ||||||||||||||||||
12-13-06 | $ | 0.7576* | $ | 0.1307 | $ | 0.0330 | $ | 0.5939 | $ | – | $ | 0.0027 | $ | 0.1610 | $ | 0.5939 | $ | – |
Class C | ||||||||||||||||||
12-13-06 | $ | 0.7726* | $ | 0.1427 | $ | 0.0360 | $ | 0.5939 | $ | – | $ | 0.0029 | $ | 0.1758 | $ | 0.5939 | $ | – |
Class Y | ||||||||||||||||||
12-13-06 | $ | 0.9156* | $ | 0.2569 | $ | 0.0648 | $ | 0.5939 | $ | – | $ | 0.0053 | $ | 0.3164 | $ | 0.5939 | $ | – |
Advisor Class | ||||||||||||||||||
12-13-06 | $ | 0.9496* | $ | 0.2841 | $ | 0.0716 | $ | 0.5939 | $ | – | $ | 0.0059 | $ | 0.3498 | $ | 0.5939 | $ | – |
Class II | ||||||||||||||||||
12-13-06 | $ | 0.9416* | $ | 0.2777 | $ | 0.0700 | $ | 0.5939 | $ | – | $ | 0.0058 | $ | 0.3419 | $ | 0.5939 | $ | – |
Ivy Dividend Income Fund Class A | ||||||||||||||||||
6-14-06 | $ | 0.0400 | $ | 0.0400 | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – | $ | 0.0400 | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – |
9-13-06 | 0.0450 | 0.0450 | – | – | – | 0.0450 | – | – | – | |||||||||
12-13-06 | 0.2464 | 0.0600 | – | 0.1864 | – | 0.0600 | – | 0.1864 | – | |||||||||
3-16-07 | 0.0310 | 0.0310 | – | – | – | 0.0310 | – | – | – | |||||||||
Total | $ | 0.3624 | $ | 0.1760 | $ | – | $ | 0.1864 | $ | – | $ | 0.1760 | $ | – | $ | 0.1864 | $ | – |
Class B | ||||||||||||||||||
6-14-06 | $ | 0.0070 | $ | 0.0070 | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – | $ | 0.0070 | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – |
9-13-06 | 0.0120 | 0.0120 | – | – | – | 0.0120 | – | – | – | |||||||||
12-13-06 | 0.2104 | 0.0240 | – | 0.1864 | – | 0.0240 | – | 0.1864 | – | |||||||||
3-16-07 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | |||||||||
Total | $ | 0.2294 | $ | 0.0430 | $ | – | $ | 0.1864 | $ | – | $ | 0.0430 | $ | – | $ | 0.1864 | $ | – |
Class C | ||||||||||||||||||
6-14-06 | $ | 0.0110 | $ | 0.0110 | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – | $ | 0.0110 | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – |
9-13-06 | 0.0160 | 0.0160 | – | – | – | 0.0160 | – | – | – | |||||||||
12-13-06 | 0.2154 | 0.0290 | – | 0.1864 | – | 0.0290 | – | 0.1864 | – | |||||||||
3-16-07 | 0.0010 | 0.0010 | – | – | – | 0.0010 | – | – | – | |||||||||
Total | $ | 0.2434 | $ | 0.0570 | $ | – | $ | 0.1864 | $ | – | $ | 0.0570 | $ | – | $ | 0.1864 | $ | – |
Class Y | ||||||||||||||||||
6-14-06 | $ | 0.0440 | $ | 0.0440 | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – | $ | 0.0440 | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – |
9-13-06 | 0.0490 | 0.0490 | – | – | – | 0.0490 | – | – | – | |||||||||
12-13-06 | 0.2484 | 0.0620 | – | 0.1864 | – | 0.0620 | – | 0.1864 | – | |||||||||
3-16-07 | 0.0320 | 0.0320 | – | – | – | 0.0320 | – | – | – | |||||||||
Total | $ | 0.3734 | $ | 0.1870 | $ | – | $ | 0.1864 | $ | – | $ | 0.1870 | $ | – | $ | 0.1864 | $ | – |
Ivy European Opportunities Fund Class A | ||||||||||||||||||
12-13-06 | $ | 0.4581* | $ | 0.4581 | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – | $ | 0.4581 | $ | – | $ | – |
Class B | ||||||||||||||||||
12-13-06 | $ | 0.1701* | $ | 0.1701 | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – | $ | 0.1701 | $ | – | $ | – |
Class C | ||||||||||||||||||
12-13-06 | $ | 0.2031* | $ | 0.2031 | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – | $ | 0.2031 | $ | – | $ | – |
Class Y | ||||||||||||||||||
12-13-06 | $ | 0.5171* | $ | 0.5171 | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – | $ | 0.5171 | $ | – | $ | – |
Advisor Class | ||||||||||||||||||
12-13-06 | $ | 0.6221* | $ | 0.6221 | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – | $ | 0.6221 | $ | – | $ | – |
Ivy Global Natural Resources Fund Class A | ||||||||||||||||||
12-13-06 | $ | 3.0436* | $ | 0.4251 | $ | 1.0341 | $ | 1.5844 | $ | – | $ | 0.1174 | $ | 1.3418 | $ | 1.5844 | $ | – |
Class B | ||||||||||||||||||
12-13-06 | $ | 2.8836* | $ | 0.3785 | $ | 0.9207 | $ | 1.5844 | $ | – | $ | 0.1045 | $ | 1.1947 | $ | 1.5844 | $ | – |
Class C | ||||||||||||||||||
12-13-06 | $ | 2.8836* | $ | 0.3785 | $ | 0.9207 | $ | 1.5844 | $ | – | $ | 0.1045 | $ | 1.1947 | $ | 1.5844 | $ | – |
Class Y | ||||||||||||||||||
12-13-06 | $ | 3.0836* | $ | 0.4368 | $ | 1.0624 | $ | 1.5844 | $ | – | $ | 0.1206 | $ | 1.3786 | $ | 1.5844 | $ | – |
Class R | ||||||||||||||||||
12-13-06 | $ | 2.9836* | $ | 0.4076 | $ | 0.9916 | $ | 1.5844 | $ | – | $ | 0.1125 | $ | 1.2867 | $ | 1.5844 | $ | – |
Advisor Class | ||||||||||||||||||
12-13-06 | $ | 3.1036* | $ | 0.4426 | $ | 1.0766 | $ | 1.5844 | $ | – | $ | 0.1222 | $ | 1.3970 | $ | 1.5844 | $ | – |
Ivy International Balanced Fund Class A | ||||||||||||||||||
6-14-06 | $ | 0.1566* | $ | 0.0675 | $ | 0.0891 | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – | $ | 0.1566 | $ | – | $ | – |
9-13-06 | 0.0656* | 0.0283 | 0.0373 | – | – | – | 0.0656 | – | – | |||||||||
12-13-06 | 0.6705* | 0.1019 | 0.1346 | 0.4340 | – | – | 0.2365 | 0.4340 | – | |||||||||
3-16-07 | 0.0701* | 0.0301 | 0.0400 | – | – | – | 0.0701 | – | – | |||||||||
Total | $ | 0.9628* | $ | 0.2278 | $ | 0.3010 | $ | 0.4340 | $ | – | $ | – | $ | 0.5288 | $ | 0.4340 | $ | – |
Class B | ||||||||||||||||||
6-14-06 | $ | 0.1166* | $ | 0.0503 | $ | 0.0663 | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – | $ | 0.1166 | $ | – | $ | – |
9-13-06 | 0.0256* | 0.0110 | 0.0146 | – | – | – | 0.0256 | – | – | |||||||||
12-13-06 | 0.6275* | 0.0834 | 0.1101 | 0.4340 | – | – | 0.1935 | 0.4340 | – | |||||||||
3-16-07 | 0.0351* | 0.0151 | 0.0200 | – | – | – | 0.0351 | – | – | |||||||||
Total | $ | 0.8048* | $ | 0.1598 | $ | 0.2110 | $ | 0.4340 | $ | – | $ | – | $ | 0.3708 | $ | 0.4340 | $ | – |
Class C | ||||||||||||||||||
6-14-06 | $ | 0.1266* | $ | 0.0546 | $ | 0.0720 | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – | $ | 0.1266 | $ | – | $ | – |
9-13-06 | 0.0356* | 0.0153 | 0.0203 | – | – | – | 0.0356 | – | – | |||||||||
12-13-06 | 0.6395* | 0.0886 | 0.1169 | 0.4340 | – | – | 0.2055 | 0.4340 | – | |||||||||
3-16-07 | 0.0411* | 0.0177 | 0.0234 | – | – | – | 0.0411 | – | – | |||||||||
Total | $ | 0.8428* | $ | 0.1762 | $ | 0.2326 | $ | 0.4340 | $ | – | $ | – | $ | 0.4088 | $ | 0.4340 | $ | – |
Class Y | ||||||||||||||||||
6-14-06 | $ | 0.1586* | $ | 0.0684 | $ | 0.0902 | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – | $ | 0.1586 | $ | – | $ | – |
9-13-06 | 0.0676* | 0.0291 | 0.0385 | – | – | – | 0.0676 | – | – | |||||||||
12-13-06 | 0.6715* | 0.1024 | 0.1351 | 0.4340 | – | – | 0.2375 | 0.4340 | – | |||||||||
3-16-07 | 0.0741* | 0.0319 | 0.0422 | – | – | – | 0.0741 | – | – | |||||||||
Total | $ | 0.9718* | $ | 0.2318 | $ | 0.3060 | $ | 0.4340 | $ | – | $ | – | $ | 0.5378 | $ | 0.4340 | $ | – |
Ivy International Core Equity Fund Class A | ||||||||||||||||||
12-13-06 | $ | 0.7905 | $ | 0.0878 | $ | – | $ | 0.7027 | $ | – | $ | – | $ | 0.0878 | $ | 0.7027 | $ | – |
Class B | ||||||||||||||||||
12-13-06 | $ | 0.7305 | $ | 0.0278 | $ | – | $ | 0.7027 | $ | – | $ | – | $ | 0.0278 | $ | 0.7027 | $ | – |
Class C | ||||||||||||||||||
12-13-06 | $ | 0.7305 | $ | 0.0278 | $ | – | $ | 0.7027 | $ | – | $ | – | $ | 0.0278 | $ | 0.7027 | $ | – |
Class Y | ||||||||||||||||||
12-13-06 | $ | 0.7985 | $ | 0.0958 | $ | – | $ | 0.7027 | $ | – | $ | – | $ | 0.0958 | $ | 0.7027 | $ | – |
Advisor Class | ||||||||||||||||||
12-13-06 | $ | 0.8055 | $ | 0.1028 | $ | – | $ | 0.7027 | $ | – | $ | – | $ | 0.1028 | $ | 0.7027 | $ | – |
Ivy International Growth Fund Class A | ||||||||||||||||||
12-13-06 | $ | 0.0852* | $ | 0.0852 | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – | $ | 0.0051 | $ | 0.0801 | $ | – | $ | – |
Class B | ||||||||||||||||||
12-13-06 | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – |
Class C | ||||||||||||||||||
12-13-06 | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – |
Class Y | ||||||||||||||||||
12-13-06 | $ | 0.0922* | $ | 0.0922 | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – | $ | 0.0055 | $ | 0.0867 | $ | – | $ | – |
Advisor Class | ||||||||||||||||||
12-13-06 | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – |
Class II | ||||||||||||||||||
12-13-06 | $ | 0.1812* | $ | 0.1812 | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – | $ | 0.0108 | $ | 0.1704 | $ | – | $ | – |
Ivy Pacific Opportunities Fund Class A | ||||||||||||||||||
12-13-06 | $ | 0.6363* | $ | 0.0601 | $ | 0.2695 | $ | 0.3067 | $ | – | $ | – | $ | 0.3296 | $ | 0.3067 | $ | – |
Class B | ||||||||||||||||||
12-13-06 | $ | 0.6263* | $ | 0.0583 | $ | 0.2613 | $ | 0.3067 | $ | – | $ | – | $ | 0.3196 | $ | 0.3067 | $ | – |
Class C | ||||||||||||||||||
12-13-06 | $ | 0.6263* | $ | 0.0583 | $ | 0.2613 | $ | 0.3067 | $ | – | $ | – | $ | 0.3196 | $ | 0.3067 | $ | – |
Class Y | ||||||||||||||||||
12-13-06 | $ | 0.6733* | $ | 0.0669 | $ | 0.2997 | $ | 0.3067 | $ | – | $ | – | $ | 0.3666 | $ | 0.3067 | $ | – |
Advisor Class | ||||||||||||||||||
12-13-06 | $ | 0.7223* | $ | 0.0758 | $ | 0.3398 | $ | 0.3067 | $ | – | $ | – | $ | 0.4156 | $ | 0.3067 | $ | – |
Ivy Real Estate Securities Fund Class A | ||||||||||||||||||
6-14-06 | $ | 0.0400 | $ | 0.0007 | $ | 0.0393 | $ | – | $ | – | $ | 0.0007 | $ | 0.0393 | $ | – | $ | – |
9-13-06 | 0.0400 | 0.0007 | 0.0393 | – | – | 0.0007 | 0.0393 | – | – | |||||||||
12-13-06 | 1.0219 | 0.0043 | 0.2497 | 0.7152 | 0.0527 | 0.0043 | 0.2497 | 0.7152 | 0.0527 | |||||||||
3-16-07 | 0.0150 | – | 0.0150 | – | – | – | 0.0150 | – | – | |||||||||
Total | $ | 1.1169 | $ | 0.0057 | $ | 0.3433 | $ | 0.7152 | $ | 0.0527 | $ | 0.0057 | $ | 0.3433 | $ | 0.7152 | $ | 0.0527 |
Class B | ||||||||||||||||||
6-14-06 | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – |
9-13-06 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | |||||||||
12-13-06 | 0.9679 | 0.0034 | 0.1966 | 0.7152 | 0.0527 | 0.0034 | 0.1966 | 0.7152 | 0.0527 | |||||||||
3-16-07 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | |||||||||
Total | $ | 0.9679 | $ | 0.0034 | $ | 0.1966 | $ | 0.7152 | $ | 0.0527 | $ | 0.0034 | $ | 0.1966 | $ | 0.7152 | $ | 0.0527 |
Class C | ||||||||||||||||||
6-14-06 | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – |
9-13-06 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | |||||||||
12-13-06 | 0.9679 | 0.0034 | 0.1966 | 0.7152 | 0.0527 | 0.0034 | 0.1966 | 0.7152 | 0.0527 | |||||||||
3-16-07 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | |||||||||
Total | $ | 0.9679 | $ | 0.0034 | $ | 0.1966 | $ | 0.7152 | $ | 0.0527 | $ | 0.0034 | $ | 0.1966 | $ | 0.7152 | $ | 0.0527 |
Class Y | ||||||||||||||||||
6-14-06 | $ | 0.0540 | $ | 0.0009 | $ | 0.0531 | $ | – | $ | – | $ | 0.0009 | $ | 0.0531 | $ | – | $ | – |
9-13-06 | 0.0530 | 0.0009 | 0.0521 | – | – | 0.0009 | 0.0521 | – | – | |||||||||
12-13-06 | 1.0349 | 0.0045 | 0.2625 | 0.7152 | 0.0527 | 0.0045 | 0.2625 | 0.7152 | 0.0527 | |||||||||
3-16-07 | 0.0250 | – | 0.0250 | – | – | – | 0.0250 | – | – | |||||||||
Total | $ | 1.1669 | $ | 0.0063 | $ | 0.3927 | $ | 0.7152 | $ | 0.0527 | $ | 0.0063 | $ | 0.3927 | $ | 0.7152 | $ | 0.0527 |
Class R | ||||||||||||||||||
6-14-06 | $ | 0.0340 | $ | 0.0006 | $ | 0.0334 | $ | – | $ | – | $ | 0.0006 | $ | 0.0334 | $ | – | $ | – |
9-13-06 | 0.0350 | 0.0006 | 0.0344 | – | – | 0.0006 | 0.0344 | – | – | |||||||||
12-13-06 | 1.0179 | 0.0042 | 0.2458 | 0.7152 | 0.0527 | 0.0042 | 0.2458 | 0.7152 | 0.0527 | |||||||||
3-16-07 | 0.0070 | – | 0.0070 | – | – | – | 0.0070 | – | – | |||||||||
Total | $ | 1.0939 | $ | 0.0054 | $ | 0.3206 | $ | 0.7152 | $ | 0.0527 | $ | 0.0054 | $ | 0.3206 | $ | 0.7152 | $ | 0.0527 |
Ivy Small Cap Value Fund Class A, B, C and Y | ||||||||||||||||||
6-14-06 | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – |
9-13-06 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | |||||||||
12-13-06 | 1.3420 | 0.1691 | 0.6509 | 0.5220 | – | 0.1701 | 0.6499 | 0.5220 | – | |||||||||
3-16-07 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | |||||||||
Total | $ | 1.3420 | $ | 0.1691 | $ | 0.6509 | $ | 0.5220 | $ | – | $ | 0.1701 | $ | 0.6499 | $ | 0.5220 | $ | – |
Ivy Value Fund Class A | ||||||||||||||||||
6-14-06 | $ | 0.0250 | $ | 0.0250 | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – | $ | 0.0250 | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – |
9-13-06 | 0.0300 | 0.0300 | – | – | – | 0.0300 | – | – | – | |||||||||
12-13-06 | 0.4515 | 0.0450 | – | 0.4065 | – | 0.0450 | – | 0.4065 | – | |||||||||
3-16-07 | 0.0300 | 0.0300 | – | – | – | 0.0300 | – | – | – | |||||||||
Total | $ | 0.5365 | $ | 0.1300 | $ | – | $ | 0.4065 | $ | – | $ | 0.1300 | $ | – | $ | 0.4065 | $ | – |
Class B | ||||||||||||||||||
6-14-06 | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – |
9-13-06 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | |||||||||
12-13-06 | 0.4065 | – | – | 0.4065 | – | 0.4065 | – | 0.4065 | – | |||||||||
3-16-07 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | |||||||||
Total | $ | 0.4065 | $ | – | $ | – | $ | 0.4065 | $ | – | $ | 0.4065 | $ | – | $ | 0.4065 | $ | – |
Class C | ||||||||||||||||||
6-14-06 | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – |
9-13-06 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | |||||||||
12-13-06 | 0.4085 | 0.0020 | – | 0.4065 | – | 0.0020 | – | 0.4065 | – | |||||||||
3-16-07 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | |||||||||
Total | $ | 0.4085 | $ | 0.0020 | $ | – | $ | 0.4065 | $ | – | $ | 0.0020 | $ | – | $ | 0.4065 | $ | – |
Class Y | ||||||||||||||||||
6-14-06 | $ | 0.0320 | $ | 0.0320 | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – | $ | 0.0320 | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – |
9-13-06 | 0.0400 | 0.0400 | – | – | – | 0.0400 | – | – | – | |||||||||
12-13-06 | 0.4615 | 0.0550 | – | 0.4065 | – | 0.0550 | – | 0.4065 | – | |||||||||
3-16-07 | 0.0400 | 0.0400 | – | – | – | 0.0400 | – | – | – | |||||||||
Total | $ | 0.5735 | $ | 0.1670 | $ | – | $ | 0.4065 | $ | – | $ | 0.1670 | $ | – | $ | 0.4065 | $ | – |
*Includes gross up of pass-through foreign tax credit.
Dividends are declared and recorded by each of the following Funds on each day the New York Stock Exchange is open for business. Dividends are paid monthly usually on the 27th of the month or on the preceding business day if the 27th is a weekend or holiday.
The table below shows the taxability of dividends and long-term capital gains paid during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007:
PER-SHARE AMOUNTS REPORTABLE AS: | |||||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
For Individuals | For Corporations | ||||||||||||
Record Date | Total | Non- Qualifying | Long-Term Capital Gain | Qualifying | Non- Qualifying | Long-Term Capital Gain | |||||||
Ivy Bond Fund | |||||||||||||
April 2006 through March 2007 | 100.0000% | 100.0000% | -% | -% | 100.0000% | -% | |||||||
Ivy Mortgage Securities Fund | |||||||||||||
April 2006 through March 2007 | 100.0000% | 100.0000% | -% | -% | 100.0000% | -% |
CORPORATION DEDUCTIONS - Under Federal tax law, the amounts reportable as Qualifying Dividends are eligible for the dividends received deduction in the year received as provided by Section 243 of the Internal Revenue Code.
Internal Revenue Code regulations permit each qualifying Fund to elect to pass through a foreign tax credit to shareholders with respect to foreign taxes paid by the Fund. Ivy Cundill Global Value Fund, Ivy European Opportunities Fund, Ivy Global Natural Resources Fund, Ivy International Balanced Fund, Ivy International Core Equity Fund, Ivy International Growth Fund and Ivy Pacific Opportunities Fund elected to pass through to their shareholders $1,351,869, $985,154, $3,623,791, $327,457, $310,763, $402,834 and $722,668, respectively, of creditable foreign taxes paid on income derived from sources within any foreign country or possession of the United States in the amounts of $14,467,469, $10,508,372, $39,471,284, $5,089,160, $3,294,286, $4,671,362 and $5,429,688, respectively.
The tax status of dividends paid and the pass-through of foreign taxes paid will be reported to you on Form 1099-DIV after the close of the applicable calendar year.
The Board of Trustees of Ivy Funds
The Waddell & Reed Fund Complex (Fund Complex) is comprised of the Ivy Family of Funds and the Advisors Fund Complex. The Ivy Family of Funds is comprised of the funds in Ivy Funds (16 portfolios) and Ivy Funds, Inc. (12 portfolios). The Advisors Fund Complex is comprised of each of the funds in the Waddell & Reed Advisors Funds (22 portfolios), Waddell & Reed InvestEd Portfolios, Inc. (three portfolios) and W&R Target Funds, Inc. (21 portfolios).
Each of the individuals listed below serves as a trustee or director for each of the funds within the Ivy Family of Funds. Eleanor B. Schwartz, Joseph Harroz, Jr. and Henry J. Herrmann also serve as directors of each of the funds in the Advisors Fund Complex. Each Trustee serves an indefinite term, until he or she dies, resigns, is removed or becomes disqualified.
A Trustee is considered by Ivy Funds and its counsel to be an "interested person" of the Funds or of their investment manager by virtue of his or her employment by Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc. (WDR) or its wholly-owned subsidiaries. The other Trustees (more than a majority of the total number) are independent; that is, they are not employees or officers of, and have no financial interest in, WDR or any of its wholly-owned subsidiaries, including Ivy Funds Distributor, Inc. (IFDI), Ivy Investment Management Company (IICO) (formerly, Waddell & Reed Ivy Investment Company), and Waddell & Reed Services Company (WRSCO).
Additional Information about TrusteesThe Statement of Additional Information (SAI) for Ivy Funds includes additional information about Fund Trustees. The SAI is available without charge, upon request, by calling 1.800.777.6472. It is also available on the Ivy Funds website, www.ivyfunds.com.
Independent Trustees
Name, address, age | Position held with Fund and length of service | Principal occupation during the past five years | Other directorships | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jarold W. Boettcher 6300 Lamar Avenue Overland Park, KS 66202 Age: 67 | Trustee since 2002 | President of Boettcher Enterprises, Inc. (agriculture products and services) (1979 to present); President of Boettcher Supply, Inc. (electrical and plumbing supplies distributor) (1979 to present); President of Boettcher Aerial, Inc. (Aerial Ag Applicator) (1983 to present) | Director of Guaranty State Bank & Trust Co.; Director of Guaranty, Inc.; Trustee, Kansas Public Employees Retirement System | |||
James D. Gressett 6300 Lamar Avenue Overland Park, KS 66202 Age: 57 | Trustee since 2002 | Secretary of Streetman Homes, LLP (homebuilding company) (2001 to present); Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of PacPizza LLC (Pizza Hut franchise) (2000 to 2004) | Director of Collins Financial Services, a debt recovery company | |||
Joseph Harroz, Jr. 6300 Lamar Avenue Overland Park, KS 66202 Age: 40 | Independent Chair since 2006 Trustee since 2002 | Vice President and General Counsel of the Board of Regents, University of Oklahoma (1996 to present); Adjunct Professor, University of Oklahoma Law School (1997 to present); Managing Member, Harroz Investments, LLC, commercial enterprise investments (1998 to present) | Director of Valliance Bank NA; Director of Advisors Fund Complex (46 portfolios overseen); Director, Melbourne Family Support Organization; Director, Norman Economic Development Coalition | |||
Glendon E. Johnson, Jr. 6300 Lamar Avenue Overland Park, KS 66202 Age: 55 | Trustee since 2002 | Of Counsel, Lee & Smith, PC (law firm) (1996 to present); Member/Manager, Castle Valley Ranches, LLC (ranching) (1995 to present) | None | |||
Eleanor B. Schwartz 6300 Lamar Avenue Overland Park, KS 66202 Age: 70 | Trustee since 2002 | Professor Emeritus, University of Missouri at Kansas City (2003 to present); Professor of Business Administration, University of Missouri at Kansas City (1980 to 2003) | Director of Advisors Fund Complex (46 portfolios overseen) | |||
Michael G. Smith 920 York Road Suite 350 Hinsdale IL 60521 Age: 63 | Trustee since 2002 | Retired | Director of Executive Board, Cox Business School, Southern Methodist University; Director of Northwestern Mutual Life Series Funds & Mason Street Advisors Funds (18 portfolios overseen) | |||
Edward M. Tighe 6300 Lamar Avenue Overland Park, KS 66202 Age: 64 | Trustee since 1999 | Retired; CEO and Director of Asgard Holding, LLC (computer network and security services) (2002 to 2004); CEO and Director of JBE Technology Group, Inc. (telecommunications services) (2001 to 2003) | Director of Hansberger International Funds (5 portfolios overseen) |
Interested Trustee
Name, address, age | Position held with Fund and length of service | Principal occupation during the past five years | Other directorships | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Henry J. Herrmann 6300 Lamar Avenue Overland Park, KS 66202 Age: 64 | Trustee since 2002 President since 2002 | CEO of WDR (2005 to present); President, CEO and Chairman of IICO (2002 to present); President, CEO and Chairman of Waddell & Reed Investment Management Company (WRIMCO) (1993 to present); President and Chief Investment Officer (CIO) of WDR (1998 to 2005); Chief Investment Officer of WRIMCO (1991 to 2005) and IICO (2002 to 2005); President of each of the funds in the Fund Complex (2001 to present) | Director of WDR, IICO, WRSCO, Waddell & Reed, Inc. and WRIMCO; Director of each of the funds in the Advisors Fund Complex (46 portfolios overseen); Director, Austin, Calvert & Flavin, Inc., an affiliate of WRIMCO; Director, Ivy Services Inc. (ISI), an affiliate of IICO |
Officers
The Board has appointed officers who are responsible for the day-to-day business decisions based on policies it has established. The officers serve at the pleasure of the Board. In addition to Mr. Herrmann, who is President, Ivy Fund's officers are:
Name, address, age | Position held with Fund and length of service | Principal occupation during the past five years | Directorships held | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Joseph W. Kauten 6300 Lamar Avenue Overland Park, KS 66202 Age: 38 | Vice President since 2006 Treasurer since 2006 Principal Accounting Officer since 2006 | Vice President, Treasurer and Principal Accounting Officer of each of the funds in the Fund Complex (2006 to present); Assistant Treasurer of each of the funds in the Fund Complex (2003 to 2006); Senior Manager, Deloitte & Touche LLP (2001 to 2003) | None | |||
Mara D. Herrington 6300 Lamar Avenue Overland Park, KS 66202 Age: 43 | Vice President since 2006 Secretary since 2006 | Vice President and Secretary of each of the funds in the Fund Complex (2006 to present); Vice President of WRIMCO and IICO (2006 to present); Vice President and Associate General Counsel, Deutsche Investment Management Americas, Inc. (1994 to 2005) | None | |||
Kristen A. Richards 6300 Lamar Avenue Overland Park, KS 66202 Age: 39 | Vice President since 2002 Assistant Secretary since 2006 Associate General Counsel since 2002 | Vice President, Associate General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer of WRIMCO (2000 to present) and IICO (2002 to present); Vice President and Associate General Counsel of each of the funds in the Fund Complex (2000 to present); Assistant Secretary of each of the funds in the Fund Complex (since 2006); Secretary of each of the funds in the Fund Complex (2000 to 2006) | None | |||
Daniel C. Schulte 6300 Lamar Avenue Overland Park, KS 66202 Age: 41 | Vice President since 2002 General Counsel since 2002 Assistant Secretary since 2002 | Senior Vice President and General Counsel of WDR, Waddell & Reed, WRIMCO and WRSCO (2000 to present); Senior Vice President and General Counsel of IICO (2002 to present); Vice President, General Counsel and Assistant Secretary of each of the funds in the Fund Complex (2000 to present) | None | |||
Scott J. Schneider 6300 Lamar Avenue Overland Park, KS 66202 Age: 39 | Chief Compliance Officer since 2004 | Chief Compliance Officer for each of the Funds in the Fund Complex (2004 to present); Senior Attorney and Compliance Officer for each of the Funds in the Fund Complex (2000 to 2004) | None | |||
Theodore W. Howard 6300 Lamar Avenue Overland Park, KS 66202 Age: 64 | Vice President since 2002 Principal Financial Officer since 2002 | Senior Vice President of WRSCO (2001 to present); Vice President of each of the Funds in the Fund Complex (1987 to present); Principal Financial Officer of each of the Funds in the Fund Complex (2002 to present); Treasurer and Principal Accounting Officer of each of the Funds in the Fund Complex (1976 to 2006) | None |
Shareholder Meeting Results:
On December 7, 2006, a special shareholder meeting (the "Meeting") for Ivy Cundill Global Value Fund (Fund), a series of Ivy Funds, was held at the offices of Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc., 6300 Lamar Avenue, Overland Park, Kansas, 66202. The meeting was held for the following purpose (and with the following results):
Proposal 1: To approve a sub-advisory agreement between Ivy Investment Management Company and Mackenzie Financial Corporation with respect to the Fund.
For | Against | Abstain | Broker Non-vote | |
25,585,363.62 | 694,254.99 | 1,442,856.67 | 4,989,572.00 |
On February 2, 2007, a special shareholder meeting (the "Meeting") for Ivy Small Cap Value Fund (Fund), a series of Ivy Funds, was held at the offices of Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc., 6300 Lamar Avenue, Overland Park, Kansas, 66202. The meeting was held for the following purpose (and with the following results):
Proposal 1: To approve a sub-advisory agreement between Ivy Investment Management Company and BlackRock Capital Management, Inc. with respect to the Fund.
For | Against | Abstain | |
3,963,844.17 | 123,811.93 | 251,510.73 |
Proposal 2: To authorize a "manager of managers" structure for the Fund whereby Ivy Investment Management Company will be able to make changes to the Fund's sub-advisors and materially amend investment sub-advisory agreements related to the Fund without obtaining shareholder approval.
For | Against | Abstain | |
3,843,371.70 | 238,904.60 | 256,890.52 |
Ivy Funds Annual Privacy Notice
The following privacy notice is issued by Ivy Funds (the Funds), Ivy Investment Management Company ("IICO") and Ivy Funds Distributor, Inc. (IFDI).
Information CollectedWe collect nonpublic personal information about you from your account application and other forms that you may deliver to us, and from your transactions with us and our affiliates. This is information that regulators consider necessary for the proper servicing of your account. In order to effect your transactions and service your account properly, we may disclose all of the information that we collect, as described above, to firms that assist us in servicing your account, such as our transfer agent.
Confidentiality of Information CollectedAll records containing your nonpublic personal information are kept at our various service providers. These entities include IICO, IFDI and our transfer agent and administrative services provider. We require these affiliates, and any non-affiliated service providers, to protect the confidentiality of your information and to use the information only for the purposes for which disclosure to them is made. The Funds, IICO, IFDI and other service providers restrict access to nonpublic personal information about you to those employees who need to know that information to provide products and services to you and maintain physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards that comply with federal standards to maintain the security of your nonpublic personal information.
Disclosure of Information in Limited CircumstancesWe do not disclose nonpublic personal information about present or former customers to non-affiliated third parties, except as permitted or required by law. In connection with servicing your account, your nonpublic personal information may be shared among the entities named in this notice, their affiliates, and non-affiliates, including a transfer agent or other service companies. We will adhere to the policies and practices above for both current and former customers.
Proxy Voting Information
Proxy Voting Guidelines
A description of the policies and procedures Ivy Funds uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities is available (i) without charge, upon request, by calling 800.777.6472 and (ii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) website at www.sec.gov.
Proxy Voting RecordsInformation regarding how Ivy Funds voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12 month period ending June 30 is available on Form N-PX through the Ivy Funds' website at www.ivyfunds.com and on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.
Quarterly Portfolio Schedule Information
A complete schedule of portfolio holdings for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year is filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on the Fund's Form N-Q. This form may be obtained in the following ways:
- On the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.
- For review and copy at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operations of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1.800.SEC.0330.
- On the Ivy Funds' website at www.ivyfunds.com.
Householding Notice
If you currently receive one copy of the shareholder reports and prospectus for your household (even if more than one person in your household owns shares of the Fund) and you would prefer to receive separate shareholder reports and prospectuses for each account holder living at your address, you can do either of the following:
Fax your request to 800.532.2749.
Write to us at the address listed on the back cover.
Please list each account for which you would like to receive separate shareholder reports and prospectus mailings. We will resume sending separate documents within 30 days of receiving your request.
To All Traditional IRA Planholders:
As required by law, we are hereby providing notice to you that income tax may be withheld automatically from any distribution or withdrawal from a traditional IRA. A Fund is generally required to withhold taxes unless you make a written election not to have taxes withheld. The election may be made on the distribution/withdrawal form provided by Waddell & Reed, Inc. which can be obtained from your Waddell & Reed representative or by submitting Internal Revenue Service Form W-4P. Once made, an election can be revoked by providing written notice to Waddell & Reed, Inc. If you elect not to have tax withheld you may be required to make payments of estimated tax. Penalties may be imposed by the IRS if withholding and estimated tax payments are not adequate.
THE IVY FUNDS FAMILY
Global/International Funds
Cundill Global Value Fund
European Opportunities Fund
International Balanced Fund
International Core Equity Fund
International Growth Fund
Pacific Opportunities Fund
Domestic Equity Funds
Capital Appreciation Fund
Core Equity Fund
Dividend Income Fund
Large Cap Growth Fund
Mid Cap Growth Fund
Small Cap Growth Fund
Small Cap Value Fund
Value Fund
Fixed Income Funds
Bond Fund
High Income Fund
Limited-Term Bond Fund
Mortgage Securities Fund
Municipal Bond Fund
Money Market Funds
Money Market Fund
Specialty Funds
Asset Strategy Fund
Balanced Fund
Energy Fund
Global Natural Resources Fund
Real Estate Securities Fund
Science and Technology Fund
1.800.777.6472
Visit us online at www.ivyfunds.com
The Ivy Funds are managed by Ivy Investment Management Company and distributed by its subsidiary, Ivy Funds Distributor, Inc.
Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of a fund carefully before investing. For a prospectus containing this and other information for the Ivy Funds, call your financial advisor or visit us online at www.ivyfunds.com. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing.
WRR3300A (3-07)
ITEM 2. CODE OF ETHICS | ||
(a) | As of March 31, 2007, the Registrant has adopted a code of ethics (the "Code"), as defined in Item 2 of Form N-CSR, that applies to the Principal Executive Office and Principal Financial Officer or persons performing similar functions, regardless of whether these individuals are employed by the registrant or a third party. A copy of this code of ethics is filed as an exhibit to this Form N-CSR. | |
(b) | There have been no amendments, during the period covered by this report, to a provision of the Code that applies to the registrant's Principal Executive Officer, Principal Financial Officer, Principal Accounting Officer or Controller, or persons performing similar functions, regardless of whether these individuals are employed by the registrant or a third party, and that relates to any element of the Code. | |
(c) | During the period covered by this report, the registrant did not grant any waivers, including an implicit waiver, from a provision of the Code that applies to the registrant's Principal Executive Officer, Principal Financial Officer, Principal Accounting Officer or Controller, or persons performing similar functions, regardless of whether those individuals were employed by the registrant or a third party, that related to one or more of the items set forth in paragraph (b) of this item's instructions. | |
ITEM 3. AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT | ||
The Board of Trustees of the Registrant has determined that each of Jarold W. Boettcher, Glendon E. Johnson, Jr. and Edward M. Tighe is an audit committee financial expert, as defined in Item 3 of Form N-CSR, serving on its audit committee. Each of Mr. Boettcher, Mr. Johnson and Mr. Tighe is independent for purposes of Item 3 of Form N-CSR. | ||
ITEM 4. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES. | ||
(a) | Audit Fees | |
The aggregate fees billed for professional services rendered by the principal accountant for the audit of the registrant's annual financial statements or services that are normally provided by the accountant in connection with statutory and regulatory filings or engagements for each of the last two fiscal years are as follows: | ||
2006 | $327,900 | |
2007 | 321,100 | |
(b) | Audit-Related Fees | |
The aggregate fees billed for assurance and related services by the principal accountant that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit of the registrant's annual financial statements and are not reported under paragraph (a) of this Item are as follows: | ||
2006 | $3,320 | |
2007 | 3,580 | |
These fees are related to the review of Form N-1A. | ||
(c) | Tax Fees | |
The aggregate fees billed for professional services rendered by the principal accountant for tax compliance, tax advice and tax planning are as follows: | ||
2006 | $42,180 | |
2007 | 39,900 | |
These fees are related to the review of the registrant's tax returns. | ||
(d) | All Other Fees | |
The aggregate fees billed for products and services provided by the principal accountant, other than the services reported in paragraphs (a) through (c) of this item are as follows: | ||
2006 | $4,740 | |
2007 | 7,690 | |
These fees are related to the review of internal control. | ||
(e)(1) | Registrant's audit committee considers with the principal accountants all audit services to be provided by the principal accountants and pre-approves all such audit services. | |
The audit committee shall pre-approve all non-audit services to be provided by the principal accountants to the registrant; provided that the pre-approval requirement does not apply to non-audit services that (i) were not identified as such at the time of the pre-approval and (ii) do not aggregate more than 5% of total fees paid to the principal accountants by the registrant during the fiscal year in which the services are provided, if the audit committee approves the provision of such non-audit services prior to the completion of the audit. | ||
The audit committee shall pre-approve all non-audit services to be provided by the principal accountants to the investment adviser (not including any subadvisor whose role is primarily portfolio management and is subcontracted and overseen by the investment advisor) or any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the investment adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant if the engagement relates directly to the operations or financial reporting of the registrant; provided that the pre-approval requirement does not apply to non-audit services that (i) were not identified as such at the time of the pre-approval and (ii) do not aggregate more than 5% of total fees paid to the principal accountants by the registrant for all services and by the registrant's investment adviser for non-audit services if the engagement relates directly to the operations or financial reporting of the registrant during the fiscal year in which those services are provided, if the audit committee app roves the provision of such non-audit services prior to the completion of the audit. | ||
(e)(2) | None of the services described in each of paragraphs (b) through (d) of this Item were approved by the audit committee pursuant to the waiver provisions of paragraph (c)(7)(i)(C) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X. | |
(f) | Not applicable | |
(g) | $50,240 and $51,170 are the aggregate non-audit fees billed in each of the last two fiscal years for services rendered by the principal accountant to the registrant. $171,850 and $119,600 are the aggregate non-audit fees billed in each of the last two fiscal years for services rendered by the principal accountant to the investment adviser (not including any sub-adviser whose role is primarily portfolio management and is subcontracted with or overseen by another investment adviser) and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant. | |
(h) | Not Applicable. | |
ITEM 5. AUDIT COMMITTEE OF LISTED REGISTRANTS | ||
Not applicable. | ||
ITEM 6. SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS. | ||
See Item 1 Shareholder Report. | ||
ITEM 7. DISCLOSURE OF PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES | ||
Not applicable. | ||
ITEM 8. PORTFOLIO MANAGERS OF CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES. | ||
Not applicable. | ||
ITEM 9. PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS | ||
Not applicable. | ||
ITEM 10. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS | ||
There have been no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the Registrant's board of directors. | ||
ITEM 11. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES. | ||
(a) | The Registrant's Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, or persons performing similar functions, based on their evaluation of the Registrant's disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this report, have concluded that such controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended) are effective and adequately designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Registrant in its reports that it files or submits is accumulated and communicated to the Registrant's management, including the Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. | |
(b) | There were no significant changes in the registrant's internal controls over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended) that occurred during the registrant's second fiscal quarter of the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting. | |
ITEM 12. EXHIBITS. | ||
(a)(1) | The Code described in Item 2 of this Form N-CSR. | |
Attached hereto as Exhibit 99.CODE. | ||
(a)(2) | A separate certification for each principal executive officer and principal financial officer of the registrant as required by Rule 30a-2(a) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30a-2(a)). | |
Attached hereto as Exhibit 99.CERT. | ||
(b) | A separate certification for each principal executive officer and principal financial officer of the registrant as required by Rule 30a-2(b) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30a-2(b)). | |
Attached hereto as Exhibit 99.906CERT. | ||
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Ivy Funds
(Registrant)
By /s/Kristen A. Richards
Kristen A. Richards, Vice President and Assistant Secretary
Date: June 8, 2007
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
By /s/Henry J. Herrmann
Henry J. Herrmann, President and Principal Executive Officer
Date: June 8, 2007
By /s/Theodore W. Howard
Theodore W. Howard, Vice President and Principal Financial Officer
Date: June 8, 2007