UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D. C. 20549
FORM N-CSR
Investment Company Act file number 811-4257
SCUDDER VARIABLE SERIES I
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Two International Place, Boston, MA 02110-4103
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's Telephone Number, including Area Code: (617) 295-2663
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Salvatore Schiavone
Two International Place
Boston, Massachusetts 02110
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(Name and Address of Agent for Service)
Date of fiscal year end: 12/31
Date of reporting period: 12/31/03
ITEM 1. REPORT TO STOCKHOLDERS
[Scudder Investments logo]
Scudder Variable Series I
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| Annual Report to Shareholders |
| December 31, 2003 |
Money Market Portfolio
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Bond Portfolio
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Balanced Portfolio
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Growth and Income Portfolio
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Capital Growth Portfolio
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21st Century Growth Portfolio
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Global Discovery Portfolio
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International Portfolio
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This report must be preceded or accompanied by a prospectus. To obtain a prospectus, call (800) 778-1482 or your financial representative. We advise you to consider the product's objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. The prospectus contains this and other important information about the investment product. Please read the prospectus carefully before you invest.
NOT FDIC/NCUA INSURED NO BANK GUARANTEE MAY LOSE VALUE
Investments in variable portfolios involve risk. Some portfolios have more risk than others. These include portfolios that allow exposure to or otherwise concentrate investments in certain sectors, geographic regions, security types, market capitalization or foreign securities (e.g., political or economic instability, which can be accentuated in Emerging Market countries). Please read the prospectus for specific details regarding its investments and risk profile.
Management Summary December 31, 2003 |
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Money Market Portfolio
From the events of September 11, 2001 to the corporate scandals that unfolded in 2002 and through the conclusion of major hostilities in Iraq, there had not been a long period of calm in which the US economy had a chance to recover from a series of shocks. Finally, last summer, following the Fed's 0.25 percentage point cut of the fed funds rate, the economy began to show signs of renewal. In the first half of 2003, our strategy of keeping the portfolio's purchases very short along the yield curve gave the portfolio the flexibility to make longer-term purchases at higher yields as the US economy began to gather steam and the yield curve began to steepen in subsequent months.
For the 12-month period ended December 31, 2003, the portfolio provided a total return of 0.82% (unadjusted for contract charges) compared with the 0.44% average return for funds in the Lipper Money Market Funds category for the same period, according to Lipper Inc. The fund's Class A shares had a 7-day effective yield of 0.61% as of December 31, 2003.
As the economy continued to show signs of a pickup - and the yield curve continued to steepen in reaction to such news - the portfolio was purchasing higher-yielding four- to twelve-month securities. In addition, the portfolio is currently employing a "ladder" approach, buying securities at different points of the yield curve to take advantage of steepness and diversify our holdings. Over the coming months, we will continue to insist on the highest credit quality for the portfolio and will maintain our conservative investment strategies and standards.
A group of investment professionals is responsible for the day-to-day management of the portfolio. These investment professionals have a broad range of experience managing money market funds.
Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc.
All performance shown is historical and does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. The product's most recent month-end performance will be available on scudder.com as of 3/31/04. The yield quotation more closely reflects the current earnings of the portfolio than the total return quotation. Performance doesn't reflect charges and fees ("contract charges") associated with the separate account that invests in the portfolio or any variable life insurance policy or variable annuity contract for which the portfolio is an investment option. These charges and fees will reduce returns.
Information concerning portfolio holdings of the Portfolio as of a month end is available upon request no earlier than 15 days after the month end. Please call 1-800-778-1482.
Risk Considerations
An investment in this portfolio is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or by any other government agency. Although the portfolio seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it is possible to lose money by investing in the portfolio. Please read this portfolio's prospectus for specific details regarding its investments and risk profile.
The Lipper Money Market Funds category includes funds that invest in high-quality financial instruments rated in the top two grades with dollar-weighted average maturities of less than 90 days and that intend to keep a constant net asset value. It is not possible to invest directly in a Lipper category.
Portfolio management market commentary is as of December 31, 2003, and may not come to pass. This information is subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions.Investment Portfolio as of December 31, 2003 |
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Money Market Portfolio
| Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
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Certificates of Deposit and Bank Notes 14.4% |
DEPFA Bank Europe PLC, 1.11%, 1/20/2004
| 3,000,000
| 3,000,000
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Societe Generale, 1.13%, 7/7/2004
| 4,000,000
| 4,000,000
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Westdeutsche Landesbank AG, 1.32%, 4/15/2004
| 3,000,000
| 2,999,914
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Total Certificates of Deposit and Bank Notes (Cost $9,999,914)
| 9,999,914 |
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Commercial Paper 22.7% |
CIT Group Holdings, Inc., 1.113%**, 1/9/2004
| 1,600,000
| 1,599,605
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Dorado Finance, Inc., 1.066%**, 1/22/2004
| 2,500,000
| 2,498,454
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Greyhawk Funding LLC, 1.103%**, 1/22/2004
| 1,000,000
| 999,358
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K2 (USA) LLC, 1.157%**, 4/23/2004
| 2,000,000
| 1,992,781
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Lake Constance Funding, 1.101%**, 1/22/2004
| 2,000,000
| 1,998,717
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RWE AG, 1.091%**, 1/29/2004
| 1,000,000
| 999,152
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Scaldis Capital LLC, 1.123%**, 1/2/2004
| 2,666,000
| 2,665,917
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Tango Finance Corp., 1.123%**, 2/10/2004
| 3,000,000
| 2,996,267
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Total Commercial Paper (Cost $15,750,251)
| 15,750,251 |
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Floating Rate Notes 31.4% |
Bayer Landesbank NY, 1.18%*, 3/8/2004
| 4,000,000
| 4,000,364
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CC (USA), Inc., 1.104%*, 7/21/2004
| 3,000,000
| 2,999,916
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General Electric Capital Corp., 144A, 1.19%*, 3/25/2004
| 4,750,000
| 4,751,974
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Goldman Sachs Groups, Inc., 1.17%*, 1/23/2004
| 4,000,000
| 4,000,000
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IBM, 1.296%*, 9/10/2004
| 4,000,000
| 4,004,872
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Morgan Stanley Dean Witter & Co., 1.04%*, 7/23/2004
| 2,000,000
| 2,000,000
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Total Floating Rate Notes (Cost $21,757,126)
| 21,757,126 |
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Short-Term Notes 7.3% |
CIT Group Holdings, Inc., 5.625%, 5/17/2004
| 2,000,000
| 2,032,157
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Grand Metropolitan Investment Corp., 1.136%**, 1/6/2004
| 3,000,000
| 2,999,529
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Total Short-Term Notes (Cost $5,031,686)
| 5,031,686 |
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US Agency Obligations 19.6% |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 1.11%*, 10/7/2005
| 4,000,000
| 4,000,000
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Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 3.25%, 11/15/2004
| 2,500,000
| 2,537,118
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Federal National Mortgage Association, 1.06%, 7/20/2004
| 2,000,000
| 1,997,874
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Federal National Mortgage Association, 1.5%, 11/16/2004
| 2,000,000
| 2,000,000
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Federal National Mortgage Association, 3.0%, 6/15/2004
| 2,050,000
| 2,067,489
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Federal National Mortgage Association, 5.62%, 5/14/2004
| 1,000,000
| 1,016,167
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Total US Agency Obligations (Cost $13,618,648)
| 13,618,648 |
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Repurchase Agreements 4.6% |
J.P. Morgan Securities, 1.03%, dated 12/31/2003, to be repurchased at $2,000,114 on 1/2/2004 (b)
| 2,000,000
| 2,000,000
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State Street Bank and Trust Co., 0.89%, dated 12/31/2003, to be repurchased at $1,225,061 on 1/2/2004 (c)
| 1,225,000
| 1,225,000
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Total Repurchase Agreements (Cost $3,225,000)
| 3,225,000 |
Total Investment Portfolio - 100.0% (Cost $69,382,625) (a)
| 69,382,625 |
* Floating rate notes are securities whose yields vary with a designated market index or market rate, such as the coupon-equivalent of the US Treasury bill rate. These securities are shown at their current rate as of December 31, 2003.** Annualized yield at time of purchase; not a coupon rate.(a) Cost for federal income tax purposes was $69,382,625.(b) Collateralized by a $2,025,585 Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 4.0%, maturing on 12/15/2016 with a value of $2,042,836.(c) Collateralized by a $1,240,000 US Treasury Note, 1.625%, maturing on 1/31/2005 with a value of $1,252,639.144A: Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registrations, normally to qualified institutional buyers.
At December 31, 2003, the Money Market Portfolio had a net tax basis capital loss carryforward of approximately $4,400 which may be applied against any realized net taxable capital gains of each succeeding year until fully utilized or until December 31, 2008 ($1,000) and December 31, 2009 ($3,400), the respective expiration dates, whichever occurs first.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Money Market Portfolio
Statement of Assets and Liabilities as of December 31, 2003 |
Assets
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Investments in securities, at amortized cost
| $ 69,382,625 |
Cash
| 117 |
Interest receivable
| 122,053 |
Receivable for Portfolio shares sold
| 278,343 |
Other assets
| 1,289 |
Total assets
| 69,784,427 |
Liabilities
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Payable for Portfolio shares redeemed
| 1,459 |
Accrued management fee
| 22,785 |
Other accrued expenses and payables
| 15,452 |
Total liabilities
| 39,696 |
Net assets, at value
| $ 69,744,731 |
Net Assets
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Net assets consist of: Accumulated net realized gain (loss)
| $ (4,388) |
Paid-in capital
| 69,749,119 |
Net assets, at value
| $ 69,744,731 |
Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share ($69,744,731 / 69,740,281 outstanding shares of beneficial interest, $.01 par value, unlimited number of shares authorized)
| $ 1.00 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Operations for the year ended December 31, 2003 |
Investment Income
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Income: Interest
| $ 1,110,629 |
Expenses: Management fee
| 314,670 |
Custodian fees
| 20,175 |
Accounting fees
| 30,276 |
Auditing
| 16,342 |
Legal
| 11,133 |
Trustees' fees and expenses
| 6,227 |
Reports to shareholders
| 1,334 |
Other
| 5,740 |
Total expenses, before expense reductions
| 405,897 |
Expense reductions
| (73) |
Total expenses, after expense reductions
| 405,824 |
Net investment income
| 704,805 |
Net realized gain (loss) from investments
| 637 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations
| $ 705,442 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets
| Years Ended December 31, |
2003 | 2002 |
Operations: Net investment income
| $ 704,805 | $ 1,806,526 |
Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions
| 637 | 2,127 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations
| 705,442 | 1,808,653 |
Distributions to shareholders from net investment income
| (706,913) | (1,806,754) |
Portfolio share transactions: Proceeds from shares sold
| 51,053,448 | 665,248,347 |
Reinvestment of distributions
| 706,913 | 1,806,754 |
Cost of shares redeemed
| (83,121,288) | (705,059,747) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Portfolio share transactions
| (31,360,927) | (38,004,646) |
Increase (decrease) in net assets
| (31,362,398) | (38,002,747) |
Net assets at beginning of period
| 101,107,129 | 139,109,876 |
Net assets at end of period
| $ 69,744,731 | $ 101,107,129 |
Other Information
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Shares outstanding at beginning of period
| 101,101,208 | 139,105,642 |
Shares sold
| 51,053,448 | 665,248,559 |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions
| 706,913 | 1,806,754 |
Shares redeemed
| (83,121,288) | (705,059,747) |
Net increase (decrease) in Portfolio shares
| (31,360,927) | (38,004,434) |
Shares outstanding at end of period
| 69,740,281 | 101,101,208 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Money Market Portfolio
Years Ended December 31, | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 |
Selected Per Share Data
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Net asset value, beginning of period
| $ 1.00 | $ 1.00 | $ 1.00 | $ 1.00 | $ 1.00 |
Income from investment operations: Net investment income
| .008 | .015 | .038 | .060 | .049 |
Less distributions from: Net investment income
| (.008) | (.015) | (.038) | (.060) | (.049) |
Net asset value, end of period
| $ 1.00 | $ 1.00 | $ 1.00 | $ 1.00 | $ 1.00 |
Total Return (%)
| .82 | 1.49 | 3.88 | 6.21 | 4.99 |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data
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Net assets, end of period ($ millions)
| 70 | 101 | 139 | 121 | 179 |
Ratio of expenses before expense reductions (%)
| .48 | .43 | .46a | .46 | .43 |
Ratio of expenses after expense reductions (%)
| .48 | .43 | .45a | .46 | .43 |
Ratio of net investment income (%)
| .83 | 1.49 | 3.77 | 6.00 | 4.90 |
a The ratios of expenses excluding costs incurred in connection with a fund complex reorganization before and after expense reductions were .45% and ..45%, respectively.Management Summary December 31, 2003 |
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Bond Portfolio
The bond market's gains in 2003 were led by corporate bonds, and particularly high-yield issues. Among investment-grade corporate bonds, BBB-rated securities were the best-performing. High-yield bonds staged a strong comeback, as companies showed improved financial results during the period and investors' appetite for risk - and the potential for higher yields - rose as other areas of the bond market offered meager yields. In this environment, the portfolio posted strong positive results, a total return of 5.06% (Class A shares, unadjusted for contract charges), which outpaced the 4.10% return of its benchmark, the Lehman Brothers Aggregate Bond Index. Please see the following page for standardized performance as of December 31, 2003.
The portfolio's performance was helped largely by its increased (but selective) use of lower-quality corporate bonds. An overweight in utilities and industrials also aided results. Although the portfolio maintained an overweight position in asset-backed securities, it reduced that stake, specifically among manufactured housing bonds. The portfolio's results were helped by its focus on high-quality, agency-backed multifamily issues in the commercial mortgage-backed bond sector, an area of the market that handily outperformed. After a tough third quarter, mortgage-backed bonds bounced back in the fourth quarter. The portfolio's blend of mortgage-backed bonds, including both pass-through securities and structured mortgages, provided solid returns throughout the period. Finally, the portfolio's position in Treasuries declined throughout the period, a fortuitous move given that Treasuries lagged so dramatically.
Gary W. Bartlett
Lead Manager
J. Christopher Gagnier Warren S. Davis
Daniel R. Taylor Thomas Flaherty
Andrew P. Cestone Timothy C. Vile Brett Diment
Portfolio Managers Consultant to the Portfolio
All performance shown is historical and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value fluctuate with changing market conditions so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth more or less then their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. The product's most recent month-end performance will be available on scudder.com as of 3/31/04. Performance doesn't reflect charges and fees ("contract charges") associated with the separate account that invests in the portfolio or any variable life insurance policy or variable annuity contract for which the portfolio is an investment option. These charges and fees will reduce returns.
Risk Considerations
Investments by the portfolio in lower-rated bonds present greater risk to principal and income than investments in higher-quality securities. This portfolio invests in individual bonds whose yields and market values fluctuate so that your investment may be worth more or less than its original cost. Additionally, investing in foreign securities presents certain unique risks not associated with domestic investments, such as currency fluctuation and changes in political/economic conditions and market risks. All of these factors may result in greater share price volatility. Please see this portfolio's prospectus for specific details regarding its investments and risk profile.
Credit quality ratings cited are the ratings of Moody's Investors Service, Inc. (Moody's) and Standard & Poor's Corporation (S&P), which represent these companies' opinions as to the quality of the securities they rate. Ratings are relative and subjective and are not absolute standards of quality. The portfolio's credit quality does not remove market risk.
The Lehman Brothers Aggregate Bond Index is an unmanaged, market-value-weighted measure of Treasury issues, agency issues, corporate bond issues and mortgage securities. Index returns assume reinvested dividends and, unlike portfolio returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. It is not possible to invest directly into an index.
Portfolio management market commentary is as of December 31, 2003, and may not come to pass. This information is subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions.Performance Summary December 31, 2003 |
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Bond Portfolio
All performance shown is historical and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value fluctuate with changing market conditions so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth more or less then their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. The product's most recent month-end performance will be available on scudder.com as of 3/31/04. Performance doesn't reflect charges and fees ("contract charges") associated with the separate account that invests in the portfolio or any variable life insurance policy or variable annuity contract for which the portfolio is an investment option. These charges and fees will reduce returns.
Investments by the portfolio in lower-rated bonds present greater risk to principal and income than investments in higher-quality securities. This portfolio invests in individual bonds whose yields and market values fluctuate so that your investment may be worth more or less than its original cost. Additionally, investing in foreign securities presents certain unique risks not associated with domestic investments, such as currency fluctuation and changes in political/economic conditions and market risks. All of these factors may result in greater share price volatility. Please see this portfolio's prospectus for specific details regarding its investments and risk profile.
Growth of an Assumed $10,000 Investment |
[] Bond Portfolio - Class A [] LBAB Index
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 | | The Lehman Brothers Aggregate Bond (LBAB) Index is an unmanaged, market value-weighted measure of Treasury issues, agency issues, corporate bond issues and mortgage securities. Index returns assume reinvested dividends and, unlike Portfolio returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. It is not possible to invest directly into an index. |
Yearly periods ended December 31 | | |
Comparative Results (as of December 31, 2003) |
Bond Portfolio
| | 1-Year | 3-Year | 5-Year | 10-Year |
Class A
| Growth of $10,000
| $10,506 | $11,960 | $13,098 | $17,617 |
Average annual total return
| 5.06% | 6.15% | 5.55% | 5.83% |
LBAB Index | Growth of $10,000
| $10,410 | $12,447 | $13,780 | $19,576 |
Average annual total return
| 4.10% | 7.57% | 6.62% | 6.95% |
The growth of $10,000 is cumulative.
Information concerning portfolio holdings of the Portfolio as of a month end is available upon request no earlier than 15 days after the month end. Please call 1-800-778-1482.
Investment Portfolio as of December 31, 2003 |
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Bond Portfolio
| Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
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Corporate Bonds 24.6% |
Consumer Discretionary 3.1%
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American Achieve Corp., 11.625%, 1/1/2007
| 50,000
| 55,000
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Bally Total Fitness Holdings, 144A, 10.5%, 7/15/2011
| 50,000
| 50,250
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Boca Resorts, Inc., 9.875%, 4/15/2009
| 55,000
| 58,575
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Buffets, Inc., 11.25%, 7/15/2010
| 50,000
| 53,625
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Central Garden & Pet Co., 9.125%, 2/1/2013
| 50,000
| 55,500
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Choctaw Resort Development Enterprises, 9.25%, 4/1/2009
| 50,000
| 54,250
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Cinemark USA, Inc., 8.5%, 8/1/2008
| 50,000
| 52,062
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Circus & Eldorado, 10.125%, 3/1/2012
| 50,000
| 51,875
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Comcast Cable Communications:
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6.375%, 1/30/2006 | 725,000
| 780,498
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6.875%, 6/15/2009 | 425,000
| 479,118
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8.375%, 5/1/2007 | 230,000
| 266,657
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CSC Holdings, Inc., 7.875%, 12/15/2007
| 50,000
| 52,750
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Dex Media East LLC/ Financial, 12.125%, 11/15/2012
| 150,000
| 184,500
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Dex Media West/Finance Co., 144A, 9.875%, 8/15/2013
| 50,000
| 58,125
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DIMON, Inc., Series B, 9.625%, 10/15/2011
| 155,000
| 172,825
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EchoStar DBS Corp., 144A, 6.375%, 10/1/2011
| 50,000
| 51,250
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Eldorado Resorts LLC, 10.5%, 8/15/2006
| 44,000
| 44,440
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Finlay Fine Jewelry Corp., 8.375%, 5/1/2008
| 60,000
| 62,100
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General Motors Corp., 8.25%, 7/15/2023
| 850,000
| 965,098
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Group 1 Automotive, Inc., 8.25%, 8/15/2013
| 50,000
| 53,500
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Herbst Gaming, Inc., 10.75%, 9/1/2008
| 90,000
| 101,250
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International Game Technology, 8.375%, 5/15/2009
| 80,000
| 95,764
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Intrawest Corp., 10.5%, 2/1/2010
| 50,000
| 55,250
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Jacobs Entertainment Co., 11.875%, 2/1/2009
| 50,000
| 56,000
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Jefra Cosmetics International, Inc., 10.75%, 5/15/2011
| 50,000
| 54,875
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Laidlaw International, Inc., 144A, 10.75%, 6/15/2011
| 50,000
| 56,500
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Mediacom LLC, 7.875%, 2/15/2011
| 50,000
| 50,000
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Penn National Gaming, Inc., 8.875%, 3/15/2010
| 50,000
| 54,250
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PRIMEDIA, Inc., 7.625%, 4/1/2008
| 55,000
| 55,550
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Remington Arms Co., 10.5%, 2/1/2011
| 50,000
| 53,250
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Rite Aid Corp., 7.3%, 3/10/2019
| 42,068
| 38,072
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River Rock Entertainment, 144A, 9.75%, 11/1/2011
| 50,000
| 53,750
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Schuler Homes, Inc., 10.5%, 7/15/2011
| 65,000
| 75,400
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Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc., 8.75%, 12/15/2011
| 140,000
| 155,400
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Six Flags, Inc., 8.875%, 2/1/2010
| 65,000
| 66,706
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Sonic Automotive, Inc.:
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8.625%, 8/15/2013 | 50,000
| 52,750
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144A, 8.625%, 8/15/2013 | 15,000
| 15,825
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Time Warner, Inc., 8.11%, 8/15/2006
| 705,000
| 798,082
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Transwestern Publishing, Series F, 9.625%, 11/15/2007
| 90,000
| 93,150
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Wheeling Island Gaming, Inc., 10.125%, 12/15/2009
| 50,000
| 53,000
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Williams Scotsman, Inc., 9.875%, 6/1/2007
| 50,000
| 50,625
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Worldspan LP/ WS Finance Corp., 144A, 9.625%, 6/15/2011
| 50,000
| 51,500
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| 5,738,947 |
Consumer Staples 0.1%
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Agrilink Foods, Inc., 11.875%, 11/1/2008
| 12,000
| 12,750
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Elizabeth Arden, Inc., Series B, 11.75%, 2/1/2011
| 50,000
| 59,500
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Pinnacle Foods Holding Corp., 144A, 8.25%, 12/1/2013
| 50,000
| 51,750
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Stater Brothers Holdings, Inc., 10.75%, 8/15/2006
| 70,000
| 73,763
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United Agri Products, 144A, 8.25%, 12/15/2011
| 50,000
| 51,375
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| 249,138 |
Energy 1.9%
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Avista Corp., 9.75%, 6/1/2008
| 170,000
| 202,300
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Citgo Petroleum Corp., 11.375%, 2/1/2011
| 125,000
| 145,000
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Devon Energy Corp., 7.95%, 4/15/2032
| 710,000
| 856,091
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Devon Financing Corp., 7.875%, 9/30/2031
| 190,000
| 226,974
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Hanover Compressor Co., 8.625%, 12/15/2010
| 50,000
| 52,000
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Lone Star Technologies, Inc., Series B, 9.0%, 6/1/2011
| 50,000
| 49,500
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National Fuel Gas Co., 5.25%, 3/1/2013
| 630,000
| 645,520
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Newpark Resources, Inc., 8.625%, 12/15/2007
| 50,000
| 51,750
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Parker Drilling Co., Series B, 10.125%, 11/15/2009
| 60,000
| 63,600
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Pioneer Natural Resources Co., 9.625%, 4/1/2010
| 90,000
| 111,998
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Southern Natural Gas, 8.875%, 3/15/2010
| 50,000
| 56,250
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Stone Energy Corp., 8.25%, 12/15/2011
| 60,000
| 65,400
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Tri-State Generation & Trans Association, 144A, 6.04%, 1/31/2018
| 880,000
| 903,971
|
Westport Resources Corp., 144A, 8.25%, 11/1/2011
| 50,000
| 55,000
|
Williams Cos., Inc., 8.75%, 3/15/2032
| 60,000
| 67,800
|
| 3,553,154 |
Financials 10.1%
|
Ahold Finance USA, Inc., 6.25%, 5/1/2009
| 80,000
| 80,200
|
American General:
|
|
|
144A, 7.57%, 12/1/2045 | 370,000
| 440,147
|
144A, 8.125%, 3/15/2046 | 675,000
| 860,825
|
AmeriCredit Corp.:
|
|
|
9.25%, 5/1/2009 | 70,000
| 73,500
|
9.875%, 4/15/2006 | 65,000
| 68,250
|
ASIF Global Finance, 144A, 4.9%, 1/17/2013
| 1,960,000
| 1,947,989
|
CBRE Escrow, Inc., 144A, 9.75%, 5/15/2010
| 50,000
| 55,500
|
Citigroup, Inc., 6.0%, 10/31/2033
| 875,000
| 874,910
|
Dollar Financial Group, Inc., 144A, 9.75%, 11/15/2011
| 50,000
| 51,750
|
Farmers Insurance Exchange, 144A, 8.625%, 5/1/2024
| 65,000
| 67,925
|
Ford Motor Credit Co.:
|
|
|
5.8%, 1/12/2009 | 470,000
| 484,031
|
6.875%, 2/1/2006 | 584,000
| 623,308
|
7.5%, 3/15/2005 | 1,315,000
| 1,387,868
|
IOS Capital LLC, 7.25%, 6/30/2008
| 50,000
| 53,250
|
Istar Financial, Inc., 6.5%, 12/15/2013
| 50,000
| 51,000
|
Mantis Reef Ltd., 144A, 4.692%, 11/14/2008
| 1,935,000
| 1,944,652
|
Nationwide Building Society, 144A, 5.25%, 1/15/2014
| 1,200,000
| 1,210,877
|
OneAmerica Financial Partners, 144A, 7.0%, 10/15/2033
| 665,000
| 658,310
|
PEI Holding, Inc., 11.0%, 3/15/2010
| 50,000
| 58,000
|
Pemex Finance Ltd., 6.55%, 2/15/2008
| 2,080,000
| 2,220,441
|
Pemex Project Funding Master Trust, 8.5%, 2/15/2008
| 1,250,000
| 1,425,000
|
PXRE Capital Trust I, 8.85%, 2/1/2027
| 50,000
| 46,125
|
R.H. Donnelly Finance Corp.:
|
|
|
10.875%, 12/15/2012 | 5,000
| 5,931
|
144A, 10.875%, 12/15/2012 | 50,000
| 59,313
|
Thornburg Mortgage, Inc., 8.0%, 5/15/2013
| 60,000
| 63,000
|
Verizon Global Funding Corp., 7.25%, 12/1/2010
| 2,050,000
| 2,360,343
|
Wachovia Corp., 7.5%, 7/15/2006
| 210,000
| 236,889
|
Westpac Capital Trust III, 144A, 5.819%, 12/29/2049
| 1,180,000
| 1,217,843
|
| 18,627,177 |
Health Care 0.2%
|
AmerisourceBergen Corp., 7.25%, 11/15/2012
| 55,000
| 59,262
|
Biovail Corp., 7.875%, 4/1/2010
| 50,000
| 51,000
|
Tenet Healthcare Corp.:
|
|
|
6.375%, 12/1/2011 | 100,000
| 96,000
|
7.375%, 2/1/2013 | 115,000
| 115,575
|
| 321,837 |
Industrials 2.4%
|
Allied Waste North America, Inc.:
|
|
|
Series B, 8.5%, 12/1/2008 | 50,000
| 55,625
|
Series B, 8.875%, 4/1/2008 | 85,000
| 95,200
|
America West Airlines, Inc., Series 99-1, 7.93%, 1/2/2019
| 536,477
| 582,313
|
AutoNation, Inc., 9.0%, 8/1/2008
| 50,000
| 57,375
|
Avondale Mills, Inc., 10.25%, 7/1/2013
| 50,000
| 31,500
|
BAE System 2001 Asset Trust, "B", Series B 2001, 144A, 7.50%, 12/15/2011
| 757,036
| 826,336
|
Collins & Aikman Floor Cover, Series B, 9.75%, 2/15/2010
| 50,000
| 53,500
|
Collins & Aikman Products, 10.75%, 12/31/2011
| 50,000
| 49,125
|
Corrections Corp. of America, 9.875%, 5/1/2009
| 55,000
| 61,394
|
CP Ships Ltd., 10.375%, 7/15/2012
| 60,000
| 69,600
|
Dana Corp., 7.0%, 3/1/2029
| 65,000
| 64,594
|
Delta Air Lines, Inc., 7.7%, 12/15/2005
| 60,000
| 56,625
|
Golden State Petroleum Transportation, 8.04%, 2/1/2019
| 50,000
| 48,646
|
Hercules, Inc., 11.125%, 11/15/2007
| 95,000
| 113,762
|
Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc., 10.625%, 8/1/2008
| 50,000
| 55,250
|
ISP Chemco, Inc., Series B, 10.25%, 7/1/2011
| 50,000
| 56,250
|
ISP Holdings, Inc., Series B, 10.625%, 12/15/2009
| 50,000
| 55,000
|
Kansas City Southern, 7.5%, 6/15/2009
| 75,000
| 76,875
|
Metaldyne Corp., 144A, 10.0%, 11/1/2013
| 50,000
| 50,500
|
Millennium America, Inc., 9.25%, 6/15/2008
| 205,000
| 223,450
|
Mobile Mini, Inc., 9.5%, 7/1/2013
| 50,000
| 55,000
|
Northwest Airlines Corp., Series 02-1, 6.264%, 11/20/2021
| 1,300,000
| 1,354,769
|
Quintiles Transnational Corp., 144A, 10.0%, 10/1/2013
| 50,000
| 54,000
|
Seabulk International, Inc., 9.5%, 8/15/2013
| 50,000
| 52,000
|
Ship Finance International Ltd.144A, 8.5%, 12/15/2013
| 50,000
| 49,500
|
Tech Olympic USA, Inc., 10.375%, 7/1/2012
| 50,000
| 56,000
|
Westlake Chemical Corp., 144A, 8.75%, 7/15/2011
| 70,000
| 76,650
|
| 4,380,839 |
Materials 0.8%
|
ARCO Chemical Co., 9.8%, 2/1/2020
| 105,000
| 105,525
|
Caraustar Industries, Inc., 9.875%, 4/1/2011
| 50,000
| 54,000
|
Cascades, Inc., 7.25%, 2/15/2013
| 60,000
| 63,300
|
Dayton Superior Corp., 144A, 10.75%, 9/15/2008
| 50,000
| 51,250
|
Dow Chemical Co., 7.0%, 8/15/2005
| 150,000
| 160,457
|
Equistar Chemicals LP, 8.75%, 2/15/2009
| 185,000
| 193,325
|
Euramax International PLC, 144A, 8.5%, 8/15/2011
| 50,000
| 53,375
|
Georgia-Pacific Corp.:
|
|
|
7.7%, 6/15/2015 | 65,000
| 67,600
|
144A, 8.0%, 1/15/2024 | 165,000
| 168,300
|
9.375%, 2/1/2013 | 65,000
| 74,750
|
Huntsman ADV Materials, 144A, 11.0%, 7/15/2010
| 50,000
| 55,250
|
IMC Global, Inc., 144A, 10.875%, 8/1/2013
| 65,000
| 71,175
|
Owens-Brockway Glass Container, 8.25%, 5/15/2013
| 60,000
| 64,425
|
Pliant Corp., 11.125%, 9/1/2009
| 50,000
| 54,000
|
Tekni-Plex, Inc., 144A, 8.75%, 11/15/2013
| 50,000
| 52,125
|
TriMas Corp., 9.875%, 6/15/2012
| 50,000
| 52,125
|
United States Steel LLC, 9.75%, 5/15/2010
| 55,000
| 61,875
|
| 1,402,857 |
Telecommunication Services 1.1%
|
ACC Escrow Corp., 144A, 10.0%, 8/1/2011
| 105,000
| 117,075
|
Cincinnati Bell, Inc., 144A, 8.375%, 1/15/2014
| 110,000
| 118,250
|
Insight Midwest, 10.5%, 11/1/2010
| 50,000
| 54,375
|
Nortel Networks Corp., 6.125%, 2/15/2006
| 75,000
| 75,937
|
Northern Telecom Capital, 7.875%, 6/15/2026
| 50,000
| 50,000
|
PCCW Capital Ltd., 144A, 6.0%, 7/15/2013
| 735,000
| 750,317
|
Qwest Services Corp., 5.625%, 11/15/2008
| 250,000
| 247,500
|
Shaw Communications, Inc., 8.25%, 4/11/2010
| 50,000
| 56,625
|
Telecomunicaciones de Puerto Rico, Inc., 6.65%, 5/15/2006
| 560,000
| 606,963
|
| 2,077,042 |
Utilities 4.9%
|
AEP Texas Central Co., 5.5%, 2/15/2013
| 548,000
| 561,373
|
Alabama Power Co., 7.125%, 8/15/2004
| 1,000,000
| 1,035,258
|
CMS Energy Corp.:
|
|
|
7.5%, 1/15/2009 | 90,000
| 92,700
|
8.5%, 4/15/2011 | 90,000
| 97,200
|
Consumers Energy Co., 144A, 4.0%, 5/15/2010
| 980,000
| 948,254
|
El Paso Production Holding Corp., 144A, 7.75%, 6/1/2013
| 115,000
| 113,275
|
Illinova Corp., 11.5%, 12/15/2010
| 50,000
| 60,000
|
NRG Energy, Inc., 144A, 8.0%, 12/15/2013
| 80,000
| 84,100
|
Ohio Power Co., Series H, 4.85%, 1/15/2014
| 180,000
| 176,367
|
Pacificorp., 6.9%, 11/15/2011
| 1,200,000
| 1,381,642
|
Progress Energy, Inc., 6.75%, 3/1/2006
| 2,400,000
| 2,601,953
|
TNP Enterprises, Inc., Series B, 10.25%, 4/1/2010
| 70,000
| 76,300
|
United Energy Distribution Corp., 144A, 4.7%, 4/15/2011
| 640,000
| 649,055
|
Xcel Energy, Inc., 7.0%, 12/1/2010
| 1,040,000
| 1,179,308
|
| 9,056,785 |
Total Corporate Bonds (Cost $44,149,944)
| 45,407,776 |
|
Foreign Bonds - US$ Denominated 7.0% |
Alcan, Inc., 6.125%, 12/15/2033
| 1,150,000
| 1,157,006
|
Arcel Finance Ltd., 144A, 7.048%, 9/1/2011
| 575,000
| 592,250
|
Axtel SA, 144A, 11.0%, 12/15/2013
| 50,000
| 51,000
|
Brazilian Merchant Voucher, 144A, 5.911%, 6/15/2011
| 500,000
| 487,500
|
Burns, Philp & Co., Ltd., 144A, 9.75%, 7/15/2012
| 50,000
| 53,500
|
Crown Euro Holdings SA, 10.875%, 3/1/2013
| 55,000
| 64,694
|
Eircom Funding, 8.25%, 8/15/2013
| 50,000
| 55,375
|
Fage Dairy Industry SA, 9.0%, 2/1/2007
| 155,000
| 158,294
|
Federal Republic of Brazil, C Bond, 8.0%, 4/15/2014
| 129,298
| 126,712
|
France Telecom, 7.75%, 3/1/2011
| 545,000
| 654,590
|
Hutchison Whampoa International Ltd., 144A, 5.45%, 11/24/2010
| 830,000
| 841,875
|
Innova S. de R.L., 144A, 9.375%, 9/19/2013
| 60,000
| 61,575
|
Inversiones CMPC SA, 144A, 4.875%, 6/18/2013
| 1,265,000
| 1,216,309
|
LeGrand SA, 8.5%, 2/15/2025
| 50,000
| 52,813
|
Luscar Coal Ltd., 9.75%, 10/15/2011
| 50,000
| 56,625
|
Millicom International Cellular SA, 144A, 10.0%, 12/1/2013
| 50,000
| 52,750
|
Mobile Telesystems Financial SA, 144A, 8.375%, 10/14/2010
| 50,000
| 51,000
|
PTC International Finance II SA, 11.25%, 12/1/2009
| 50,000
| 55,000
|
QBE Insurance Group Ltd., 144A, 5.647%, 7/1/2023
| 800,000
| 762,396
|
Royal Caribbean International, 7.5%, 10/15/2027
| 50,000
| 49,000
|
Sappi Papier Holding AG, 144A, 7.5%, 6/15/2032
| 1,540,000
| 1,731,445
|
Sociedad Concesionaria Autopista Contral, 144A, 6.223%, 12/15/2026
| 1,365,000
| 1,368,358
|
Tembec Industries, Inc., 8.5%, 2/1/2011
| 135,000
| 139,725
|
TFM SA de CV:
|
|
|
10.25%, 6/15/2007 | 50,000
| 52,250
|
11.75%, 6/15/2009 | 100,000
| 102,750
|
12.5%, 6/15/2012 | 50,000
| 57,000
|
Tyco International Group SA:
|
|
|
5.8%, 8/1/2006 | 1,075,000
| 1,136,812
|
144A, 6.0%, 11/15/2013
| 435,000
| 448,050
|
6.375%, 2/15/2006 | 500,000
| 532,500
|
Ukraine Government, 144A, 7.65%, 6/11/2013
| 50,000
| 52,000
|
United Mexican States, 7.5%, 4/8/2033
| 408,000
| 422,280
|
Vicap SA, 11.375%, 5/15/2007
| 50,000
| 49,000
|
Vivendi Universal SA:
|
|
|
144A, 6.25%, 7/15/2008 | 50,000
| 52,937
|
144A, 9.25%, 4/15/2010 | 70,000
| 82,950
|
Total Foreign Bonds - US$ Denominated (Cost $12,776,612)
| 12,828,321 |
|
Asset Backed 7.6% |
Automobile Receivables 3.4%
|
Household Automotive Trust, "A4A", Series 2002-3, 3.44%, 5/18/2009
| 1,190,000
| 1,207,201
|
MMCA Automobile Trust:
|
|
|
"A4", Series 2002-3, 3.57%, 8/17/2009 | 375,000
| 377,239
|
"A4", Series 2002-2, 4.3%, 3/15/2010 | 1,945,000
| 1,966,728
|
"B", Series 2002-1, 5.37%, 1/15/2010 | 1,421,398
| 1,370,646
|
WFS Financial Owner Trust, "A4", Series 2002-2, 4.5%, 2/20/2010
| 1,360,000
| 1,407,635
|
| 6,329,449 |
Home Equity Loans 1.0%
|
Residential Asset Securities Corp., "AI6", Series 2000-KS1, 7.905%, 2/25/2031
| 1,645,918
| 1,751,809 |
Industrials 1.4%
|
Aircraft Certificates Owner Trust, Series 2003-1A, 144A, 7.001%, 9/20/2022
| 2,460,000
| 2,563,615 |
Manufactured Housing Receivables 0.5%
|
Green Tree Financial Corp., "A5", Series 1996-5, 7.05%, 1/15/2019
| 840,112
| 882,261 |
Miscellaneous 1.3%
|
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., "3A", Series T-41, 7.5%, 7/25/2032
| 424,343
| 464,656
|
PSE&G Transition Funding LLC, "A7", Series 2001-1, 6.89%, 12/15/2017
| 1,610,000
| 1,864,382
|
| 2,329,038 |
Total Asset Backed (Cost $13,731,339)
| 13,856,172 |
|
Convertible Bond 0.0% |
Parker Drilling Co., 5.5%, 8/1/2004 (Cost $49,506)
| 50,000
| 49,938 |
|
US Government Agency Sponsored Pass-Thrus 20.5% |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.:
|
|
|
2.875%, 12/15/2006 | 1,740,000
| 1,752,474
|
3.5%, 9/15/2020 | 1,690,000
| 1,712,823
|
5.0% with various maturities from 7/1/2018 until 1/15/2023 (c) | 4,394,657
| 4,318,252
|
5.5%, 12/15/2031 | 730,000
| 758,872
|
6.0%, 10/1/2033 | 251,554
| 260,067
|
6.25%, 10/15/2022 | 254,123
| 256,270
|
6.5%, 10/1/2033 | 294,727
| 308,740
|
Federal National Mortgage Association:
|
|
|
4.5% with various maturities from 10/25/2015 until 6/25/2016 | 2,955,650
| 2,999,620
|
5.0% with various maturities from 12/1/2018 until 8/1/2023 (c) | 1,339,568
| 1,357,153
|
5.4%, 11/1/2008 | 2,140,000
| 2,286,047
|
5.5% with various maturities from 9/25/2017 until 12/1/2033 (c) | 10,402,746
| 10,656,321
|
6.0% with various maturities from 11/1/2017 until 12/1/2033 (c) | 4,155,264
| 4,307,460
|
6.003%, 12/1/2033 | 440,000
| 456,775
|
6.31%, 6/1/2008 | 1,700,000
| 1,862,267
|
6.5% with various maturities from 3/1/2017 until 9/1/2033 | 2,399,738
| 2,525,164
|
6.715%, 12/1/2007 | 1,543,900
| 1,704,662
|
8.0%, 9/1/2015 | 125,126
| 134,239
|
Total US Government Agency Sponsored Pass-Thrus (Cost $37,562,563)
| 37,657,206 |
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations 17.4% |
Chase Commerical Mortgage Securities Corp., Series 1996-2, 6.9%, 11/19/2028
| 887,248
| 959,181
|
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.:
|
|
|
"LC", Series 2682, 4.5%, 7/15/2032 | 1,200,000
| 1,133,658
|
"QH", Series 2694, 4.5%, 3/15/2032 | 1,700,000
| 1,604,498
|
"1A2B", Series T-48, 4.688%, 7/25/2022 | 740,000
| 755,277
|
"CH", Series 2390, 5.5%, 12/15/2016 | 200,000
| 207,600
|
"GD", Series 2497, 5.5%, 7/15/2014 | 1,240,000
| 1,270,593
|
"GA", Series 2366, 6.0%, 3/15/2029 | 442,641
| 445,487
|
Federal National Mortgage Association:
|
|
|
"A2", Series 2003-63, 2.34%, 7/25/2044 | 310,000
| 307,496
|
"PU", Series 2003-33, 4.5%, 5/25/2033 | 1,473,947
| 1,507,848
|
"A2", Series 2002-W10, 4.7%, 8/25/2042 | 395,000
| 402,359
|
"A2", Series 2002-W9, 4.7%, 8/25/2042 | 374,968
| 377,885
|
"2A3", Series 2003-W15, 4.71%, 8/25/2043 | 1,730,000
| 1,784,500
|
"A2", Series 2002-60, 4.75%, 2/25/2044 | 500,000
| 510,752
|
"KH", Series 2003-92, 5.0%, 3/25/2032 | 790,000
| 774,955
|
"A2", Series 2002-W3, 5.5%, 10/25/2021 | 1,350,540
| 1,369,987
|
"OG", Series 2001-69, 5.5%, 12/25/2016 | 750,000
| 764,342
|
"PG", Series 2002-3, 5.5%, 2/25/2017 | 500,000
| 509,888
|
"QC", Series 2002-11, 5.5%, 3/25/2017 | 290,000
| 301,457
|
"A", Series 2001-66, 6.0%, 6/25/2029 | 386,234
| 390,606
|
"AN", Series 2000-27, 6.0%, 8/25/2030 | 235,594
| 243,496
|
"B", Series 1999-32, 6.0%, 7/25/2029 | 508,630
| 527,587
|
"QN", Series 2001-51, 6.0%, 10/25/2016 | 1,360,000
| 1,433,521
|
"VD", Series 2002-56, 6.0%, 4/25/2020 | 320,158
| 328,708
|
"2A", Series 2003-W8, 7.0%, 10/25/2042 | 807,957
| 871,836
|
"A2", Series 2002-T4, 7.0%, 12/25/2041 | 1,813,609
| 1,956,998
|
"ZQ", Series G92-9, 7.0%, 12/25/2021 | 551,810
| 575,541
|
"2A", Series 2002-W6, 7.5%, 6/25/2042 | 1,312,671
| 1,433,272
|
"A5", Series 2002-W4, 7.5%, 5/25/2042 | 420,369
| 458,991
|
Federal National Mortgage Association Grantor Trust, "A2", Series 2002-T19, 7.0%, 7/25/2042
| 601,681
| 649,251
|
Government National Mortgage Association, "KA", Series 2002-5, 6.0%, 8/16/2026
| 1,038,026
| 1,069,928
|
GSMPS Mortgage Loan Trust, "A", Series 1998-4, 144A, 7.5%, 12/21/2026
| 724,798
| 781,840
|
Master Asset Securitization Trust, Series 2003-6, 5.5%, 7/25/2033
| 1,478,772
| 1,511,298
|
Residential Asset Securitization Trust, "A4", Series 2000-A3, 8.0%, 5/25/2030
| 57,703
| 57,684
|
Structured Asset Securities Corp., Series 2003-1, 6.0%, 2/25/2018
| 43,121
| 44,489
|
Washington Mutual MSC Mortgage Pass-Through, "3A1", Series 2003-MS6, 4.55%, 5/25/2033
| 2,424,834
| 2,478,567
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities Trust:
|
|
|
"1A1", Series 2003-6, 5.0%, 6/25/2018 | 1,473,995
| 1,505,286
|
"1A3", Series 2002-18, 6.0%, 12/25/2032 | 615,144
| 632,480
|
Total Collateralized Mortgage Obligations (Cost $31,801,907)
| 31,939,142 |
|
Municipal Investments 4.1% |
Hoboken, NJ, Core City GO, 6.5%, 4/1/2026 (d)
| 1,900,000
| 2,010,960
|
Illinois, State GO, General Obligation, 4.95%, 6/1/2023
| 1,260,000
| 1,175,139
|
Jicarilla, NM, Apache Nation Revenue, 5.2%, 12/1/2013
| 670,000
| 667,300
|
Trenton, NJ, Core City GO, School District General Obligation Revenue, 4.7%, 4/1/2013 (d)
| 745,000
| 730,279
|
Union County, NJ, Student Loan Revenue, Improvement Authority Revenue, 5.29%, 4/1/2018 (d)
| 940,000
| 931,549
|
Virgin Islands, Port Authority Revenue, Port Authority, Marine Revenue, Series B, 5.08%, 9/1/2013 (d)
| 1,420,000
| 1,430,906
|
Washington, Industrial Development Revenue, Economic Development Financial Authority, CSC Tacoma LLC Project, Series A, 3.8%, 10/1/2011 (d)
| 550,000
| 525,706
|
Total Municipal Investments (Cost $7,506,003)
| 7,471,839 |
Government National Mortgage Association 0.2% |
Government National Mortgage Association, 6.0%, 10/15/2033 (Cost $340,294)
| 329,034
| 342,258 |
|
US Government Backed 12.1% |
US Treasury Bond:
|
|
|
5.375%, 2/15/2031 | 55,000
| 57,357
|
6.0%, 2/15/2026 | 5,308,000
| 5,886,280
|
US Treasury Note:
|
|
|
1.625%, 4/30/2005 (e) | 11,730,000
| 11,765,284
|
5.0%, 8/15/2011 | 4,026,000
| 4,308,448
|
6.125%, 8/15/2007 | 285,000
| 318,966
|
Total US Government Backed (Cost $22,708,974)
| 22,336,335 |
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|
|
Convertible Preferred Stock 0.0% |
Hercules Trust II (Cost $52,125)
| 85
| 66,300 |
|
Preferred Stock 0.0% |
CSC Holdings, Inc., (Cost $10,600)
| 100
| 10,500 |
|
Cash Equivalents 6.5% |
Daily Assets Fund Institutional, 1.05% (f) (g)
| 3,076,025
| 3,076,025
|
Scudder Cash Management QP Trust, 1.11% (b)
| 8,802,319
| 8,802,319
|
Total Cash Equivalents (Cost $11,878,344)
| 11,878,344 |
Total Investment Portfolio - 100.0% (Cost $182,568,211) (a)
| 183,844,131 |
(a) The cost for federal income tax purposes was $182,749,718. At December 31, 2003, net unrealized appreciation for all securities based on tax cost was $1,094,413. This consisted of aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all securities in which there was an excess of value over tax cost of $2,668,124 and aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all securities in which there was an excess of tax cost over value of $1,573,711.(b) Scudder Cash Management QP Trust is also managed by Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc. The rate shown is the annualized seven-day yield at period end.(c) Mortgage dollar rolls included.(d) Bond is insured by one of these companies:FGIC
| Financial Guaranty Insurance Company
|
FSA
| Financial Security Assurance
|
MBIA
| Municipal Bond Investors Assurance
|
(e) All or a portion on these securities were on loan (see Notes to Financial Statements). The value of all securities loaned at December 31, 2003 amounted to $3,010,027, which is 1.7% of total net assets.(f) Daily Assets Fund Institutional, an affiliated fund, is managed by Deutsche Asset Management, Inc. The rate shown is the annualized seven-day yield at period end.(g) Represents collateral held in connection with securities lending.144A - Security exempt from registration under 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers.
Included in the portfolio are investments in mortgage or asset-backed securities which are interests in separate pools of mortgages or assets. Effective maturities of these investments may be shorter than stated maturities due to prepayments. Some separate investments in the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. and the Federal National Mortgage Association issues which have similar coupon rates have been aggregated for presentation purposes in the investment portfolio.
Purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding US Treasury obligations, short-term investments and mortgage dollar roll transactions) for the year ended December 31, 2003, aggregated $226,671,992 and $202,561,825, respectively. Purchases and sales of US Treasury obligations aggregated $215,139,685 and $227,088,987, respectively. Purchases and sales of mortgage dollar roll transactions aggregated $77,593,036 and $77,854,588, respectively.
At December 31, 2003, the Bond Portfolio had a net tax basis capital loss carryforward of approximately $178,000 which may be applied against any realized net taxable capital gains of each succeeding year until fully utilized or until December 31, 2010.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Bond Portfolio
Statement of Assets and Liabilities as of December 31, 2003 |
Assets
|
Investments:
Investments in securities, at value (cost $170,689,867) | $ 171,965,787 |
Investment in Daily Assets Fund Institutional (Cost $3,076,025)* | 3,076,025 |
Investment in Scudder Cash Management QP Trust (cost $8,802,319) | 8,802,319 |
Total investments in securities, at value (cost $182,568,211)
| 183,844,131 |
Cash
| 55,700 |
Dividends receivable
| 278 |
Interest receivable
| 1,589,240 |
Receivable for Portfolio shares sold
| 249,841 |
Other assets
| 4,538 |
Total assets
| 185,743,728 |
Liabilities
|
Payable upon return of securities loaned
| 3,076,025 |
Payable for investments purchased
| 55,428 |
Payable for investments purchased - mortgage dollar rolls
| 6,065,393 |
Payable for Portfolio shares redeemed
| 10,524 |
Deferred mortgage dollar roll income
| 9,205 |
Accrued management fee
| 69,892 |
Other accrued expenses and payables
| 62,630 |
Total liabilities
| 9,349,097 |
Net assets, at value
| $ 176,394,631 |
Net Assets
|
Net assets consist of: Undistributed net investment income
| 6,528,461 |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments
| 1,275,920 |
Accumulated net realized gain (loss)
| (369,833) |
Paid-in capital
| 168,960,083 |
Net assets, at value
| $ 176,394,631 |
Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share ($176,394,631 / 25,068,858 outstanding shares of beneficial interest, no par value, unlimited number of shares authorized)
| $ 7.04 |
* Represents collateral on securities loaned.The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Operations for the year ended December 31, 2003 |
Investment Income
|
Income: Interest
| $ 7,825,426 |
Interest - Scudder Cash Management QP Trust
| 145,329 |
Dividends
| 2,066 |
Total income
| 7,972,821 |
Expenses: Management fee
| 867,690 |
Custodian fees
| 24,098 |
Accounting fees
| 78,258 |
Auditing
| 32,126 |
Legal
| 17,175 |
Trustees' fees and expenses
| 8,757 |
Reports to shareholders
| 5,810 |
Other
| 22,264 |
Total expenses, before expense reductions
| 1,056,178 |
Expense reductions
| (659) |
Total expenses, after expense reductions
| 1,055,519 |
Net investment income
| 6,917,302 |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investment Transactions
|
Net realized gain (loss) from investments
| 5,463,498 |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period on investments
| (3,270,064) |
Net gain (loss) on investment transactions
| 2,193,434 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations
| $ 9,110,736 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets
| Years Ended December 31, |
2003 | 2002 |
Operations: Net investment income
| $ 6,917,302 | $ 8,002,676 |
Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions
| 5,463,498 | (2,044,288) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investment transactions during the period
| (3,270,064) | 5,498,492 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations
| 9,110,736 | 11,456,880 |
Distributions to shareholders from: Net investment income
| (7,871,344) | (8,568,166) |
Portfolio share transactions: Proceeds from shares sold
| 59,930,372 | 71,186,525 |
Reinvestment of distributions
| 7,871,344 | 8,568,166 |
Cost of shares redeemed
| (57,702,076) | (99,449,677) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Portfolio share transactions
| 10,099,640 | (19,694,986) |
Increase (decrease) in net assets
| 11,339,032 | (16,806,272) |
Net assets at beginning of period
| 165,055,599 | 181,861,871 |
Net assets at end of period (including undistributed net investment income of $6,528,461 and $7,708,562, respectively)
| $ 176,394,631 | $ 165,055,599 |
Other Information
|
Shares outstanding at beginning of period
| 23,649,490 | 26,384,756 |
Shares sold
| 8,565,994 | 10,461,567 |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions
| 1,150,780 | 1,310,117 |
Shares redeemed
| (8,297,406) | (14,506,950) |
Net increase (decrease) in Portfolio shares
| 1,419,368 | (2,735,266) |
Shares outstanding at end of period
| 25,068,858 | 23,649,490 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Bond Portfolio
Years Ended December 31, | 2003 | 2002 | 2001a | 2000 | 1999 |
Selected Per Share Data
|
Net asset value, beginning of period
| $ 6.98 | $ 6.89 | $ 6.78 | $ 6.49 | $ 6.88 |
Income (loss) from investment operations: Net investment incomeb
| .26 | .34 | .38 | .42 | .42 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions
| .09 | .17 | .00c | .23 | (.48) |
Total from investment operations | .35 | .51 | .38 | .65 | (.06) |
Less distributions from: Net investment income
| (.29) | (.42) | (.27) | (.36) | (.22) |
Net realized gains on investment transactions
| - | - | - | - | (.11) |
Total distributions | (.29) | (.42) | (.27) | (.36) | (.33) |
Net asset value, end of period
| $ 7.04 | $ 6.98 | $ 6.89 | $ 6.78 | $ 6.49 |
Total Return (%)
| 5.06 | 7.66 | 5.75 | 10.56 | (.95) |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data
|
Net assets, end of period ($ millions)
| 176 | 165 | 182 | 102 | 94 |
Ratio of expenses before expense reductions (%)
| .58 | .55 | .58d | .58 | .57 |
Ratio of expenses after expense reductions (%)
| .58 | .55 | .57d | .58 | .57 |
Ratio of net investment income (%)
| 3.78 | 5.03 | 5.47 | 6.55 | 6.38 |
Portfolio turnover rate (%)
| 242e | 262e | 169e | 288 | 86 |
a As required, effective January 1, 2001, the Portfolio has adopted the provisions of the AICPA Audit and Accounting Guide for Investment Companies and began amortizing premium on debt securities. In addition, paydowns on mortgage-backed securities which were included in realized gain/loss on investment transactions prior to January 1, 2001 are included as interest income. The effect of this change for the year ended December 31, 2001 was to decrease net investment income by $.02, increase net realized and unrealized gains and losses per share by $.02, and decrease the ratio of net investment income to average net assets from 5.74% to 5.47%. Per share data and ratios for periods prior to January 1, 2001 have not been restated to reflect this change in presentation.bBased on average shares outstanding during the period.c The amount of net realized and unrealized gain shown for a share outstanding for the year ended December 31, 2001 does not correspond with the aggregate net loss on investments for the period due to the timing of sales and repurchases of Portfolio shares in relation to fluctuating market values of the investments of the Portfolio.d The ratios of operating expenses excluding costs incurred in connection with a fund complex reorganization before and after expense reductions were ..57% and .57%, respectively.eThe portfolio turnover rate including mortgage dollar roll transactions was 286%, 276% and 193% for the years ended December 31, 2003, December 31, 2002 and December 31, 2001, respectively.Management Summary December 31, 2003 |
|
Balanced Portfolio
Positive economic news and better-than-expected corporate earnings combined to create a positive backdrop for both stocks and corporate bonds during 2003. The portfolio's benchmarks, the S&P 500 index and the Lehman Brothers Aggregate Bond Index, returned 28.68% and 4.10%, respectively. In this favorable environment, the portfolio delivered a strong total return of 17.94% (Class A shares, unadjusted for contract charges). Please see the following page for standardized performance as of December 31, 2003. The equity portion of the portfolio benefited from the generally positive tone of the stock market in 2003. The strength of the portfolio's health care and technology holdings proved particularly helpful. However, investor concern over the strength of holiday sales led to underperformance by certain retailers in the portfolio. Performance on the fixed-income side was helped by our continued emphasis on corporates, particularly BBB-rated issues. An overweight in energy stocks was also a detractor.
We believe the equity portion of the portfolio is positioned to benefit from potential economic growth in 2004, as we continue to favor consumer and technology stocks. Energy stocks also remain overweighted, as we feel long-term growth opportunities exist in the sector. On the fixed-income side, where the portfolio remains overweight in corporates, we continue to emphasize fundamental credit research and individual security selection.
Julie M. Van Cleave Jack A. Zehner Thomas J. Schmid
Portfolio Managers - Equity portion of the Portfolio
J. Christopher Gagnier Gary W. Bartlett Janet Campagna Andrew P. Cestone
Daniel R. Taylor Thomas Flaherty Warren S. Davis Timothy C. Vile
Portfolio Managers - Fixed Income portion of the Portfolio
Brett Diment
Consultant to the Portfolio
All performance shown is historical and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value fluctuate with changing market conditions so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth more or less then their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. The product's most recent month-end performance will be available on scudder.com as of 3/31/04. Performance doesn't reflect charges and fees ("contract charges") associated with the separate account that invests in the portfolio or any variable life insurance policy or variable annuity contract for which the portfolio is an investment option. These charges and fees will reduce returns.
Risk Considerations
The portfolio is subject to stock market risk, meaning stocks in the portfolio may decline in value for extended periods of time due to the activities and financial prospects of individual companies, or due to general market and economic conditions. Additionally, the portfolio invests in individual bonds whose yields and market values fluctuate so that your investment may be worth more or less than its original cost. Please read this portfolio's prospectus for specific details regarding its investments and risk profile.
Credit quality ratings cited are the ratings of Moody's Investors Service, Inc. (Moody's) and Standard & Poor's Corporation (S&P), which represent these companies' opinions as to the quality of the securities they rate. Ratings are relative and subjective and are not absolute standards of quality. The portfolio's credit quality does not remove market risk.
The Standard & Poor's 500 index (S&P 500) is a capitalization-weighted index of 500 stocks. The index is designed to measure performance of the broad domestic economy through changes in the aggregate market value of 500 stocks representing all major industries. The Lehman Brothers Aggregate Bond Index is an unmanaged, market-value-weighted measure of Treasury issues, agency issues, corporate bond issues and mortgage securities. Index returns assume reinvested dividends and, unlike portfolio returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. It is not possible to invest directly into an index.
Portfolio management market commentary is as of December 31, 2003, and may not come to pass. This information is subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions.Performance Summary December 31, 2003 |
|
Balanced Portfolio
All performance shown is historical and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value fluctuate with changing market conditions so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth more or less then their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. The product's most recent month-end performance will be available on scudder.com as of 3/31/04. Performance doesn't reflect charges and fees ("contract charges") associated with the separate account that invests in the portfolio or any variable life insurance policy or variable annuity contract for which the portfolio is an investment option. These charges and fees will reduce returns.
The Portfolio is subject to stock market risk, meaning stocks in the Portfolio may decline in value for extended periods of time due to the activities and financial prospects of individual companies, or due to general market and economic conditions. Additionally, the Portfolio invests in individual bonds whose yields and market values fluctuate so that your investment may be worth more or less than its original cost. Please read this Portfolio's prospectus for specific details regarding its investments and risk profile.
Growth of an Assumed $10,000 Investment |
[] Balanced Portfolio - Class A* [] S&P 500 Index [] LBAB Index [] Russell 1000 Growth Index
| The Standard & Poor's (S&P) 500 Index is a capitalization-weighted index of 500 stocks. The index is designed to measure performance of the broad domestic economy through changes in the aggregate market value of 500 stocks representing all major industries. The Lehman Brothers Aggregate Bond (LBAB) Index is an unmanaged, market value-weighted measure of Treasury issues, agency issues, corporate bond issues and mortgage securities. The Russell 1000 Growth Index is an unmanaged capitalization-weighted index containing those securities in the Russell 1000 Index with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values. Index returns assume reinvested dividends and, unlike Portfolio returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. It is not possible to invest directly into an index. |
 | |
Yearly periods ended December 31 | |
Comparative Results (as of December 31, 2003) |
Balanced Portfolio
| | 1-Year | 3-Year | 5-Year | 10-Year* |
Class A
| Growth of $10,000
| $11,794 | $9,409 | $10,630 | $22,579 |
Average annual total return
| 17.94% | -2.01% | 1.23% | 8.49% |
S&P 500 Index | Growth of $10,000
| $12,868 | $8,833 | $9,718 | $28,563 |
Average annual total return
| 28.68% | -4.05% | -.57% | 11.07% |
LBAB Index | Growth of $10,000
| $10,410 | $12,447 | $13,780 | $19,576 |
Average annual total return
| 4.10% | 7.57% | 6.62% | 6.95% |
Russell 1000 Growth Index | Growth of $10,000
| $12,975 | $7,446 | $7,692 | $24,129 |
Average annual total return
| 29.75% | -9.36% | -5.11% | 9.21% |
The growth of $10,000 is cumulative.
* Total returns for the 10-year period would have been lower if the Portfolio's expenses were not maintained.Information concerning portfolio holdings of the Portfolio as of a month end is available upon request no earlier than 15 days after the month end. Please call 1-800-778-1482.
Investment Portfolio as of December 31, 2003 |
|
Balanced Portfolio
| Shares
| Value ($) |
|
|
Common Stocks 61.9% |
Consumer Discretionary 8.5%
|
Automobiles 0.8%
|
Harley-Davidson, Inc.
| 26,000
| 1,235,780 |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure 1.6%
|
International Game Technology
| 45,200
| 1,613,640
|
YUM! Brands, Inc.*
| 22,400
| 770,560
|
| 2,384,200 |
Media 3.1%
|
Comcast Corp., "A"*
| 35,200
| 1,101,056
|
McGraw-Hill, Inc.
| 13,800
| 964,896
|
Omnicom Group, Inc.
| 16,100
| 1,406,013
|
Viacom, Inc., "B"
| 23,270
| 1,032,723
|
| 4,504,688 |
Multiline Retail 1.7%
|
Kohl's Corp.*
| 14,700
| 660,618
|
Target Corp.
| 45,400
| 1,743,360
|
| 2,403,978 |
Specialty Retail 1.3%
|
Home Depot, Inc.
| 14,900
| 528,801
|
Lowe's Companies, Inc.
| 13,600
| 753,304
|
Staples, Inc.*
| 20,000
| 546,000
|
| 1,828,105 |
Consumer Staples 6.9%
|
Beverages 1.9%
|
Coca-Cola Co.
| 18,000
| 913,500
|
PepsiCo, Inc.
| 38,660
| 1,802,329
|
| 2,715,829 |
Food & Drug Retailing 2.4%
|
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
| 46,400
| 2,461,520
|
Walgreen Co.
| 27,800
| 1,011,364
|
| 3,472,884 |
Household Products 2.6%
|
Colgate-Palmolive Co.
| 38,000
| 1,901,900
|
Procter & Gamble Co.
| 18,950
| 1,892,726
|
| 3,794,626 |
Energy 4.0%
|
Energy Equipment & Services 2.7%
|
Baker Hughes, Inc.
| 25,200
| 810,432
|
Nabors Industries Ltd.*
| 38,600
| 1,601,900
|
Noble Corp.*
| 11,300
| 404,314
|
Schlumberger Ltd.
| 20,200
| 1,105,344
|
| 3,921,990 |
Oil & Gas 1.3%
|
Burlington Resources, Inc.
| 15,300
| 847,314
|
ConocoPhillips
| 16,300
| 1,068,791
|
| 1,916,105 |
Financials 7.1%
|
Banks 0.8%
|
Bank of America Corp.
| 14,600
| 1,174,278 |
Consumer Finance 1.2%
|
American Express Co.
| 35,600
| 1,716,988 |
Capital Markets 0.5%
|
State Street Corp.
| 14,300
| 744,744 |
Diversified Financials 3.6%
|
Citigroup, Inc.
| 38,933
| 1,889,807
|
Fannie Mae
| 17,700
| 1,328,562
|
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
| 4,500
| 444,285
|
Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc.
| 5,900
| 455,598
|
Morgan Stanley
| 19,600
| 1,134,252
|
| 5,252,504 |
Insurance 1.0%
|
AFLAC, Inc.
| 6,300
| 227,934
|
American International Group, Inc.
| 18,610
| 1,233,471
|
| 1,461,405 |
Health Care 13.6%
|
Biotechnology 2.5%
|
Amgen, Inc.*
| 3,900
| 241,020
|
Genentech, Inc.*
| 25,200
| 2,357,964
|
Gilead Sciences, Inc.*
| 18,600
| 1,081,404
|
| 3,680,388 |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies 2.9%
|
Baxter International, Inc.
| 31,300
| 955,276
|
Boston Scientific Corp.*
| 13,600
| 499,936
|
Medtronic, Inc.
| 34,300
| 1,667,323
|
Zimmer Holdings, Inc.*
| 14,700
| 1,034,880
|
| 4,157,415 |
Health Care Providers & Services 1.0%
|
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.
| 26,400
| 1,535,961 |
| |
Pharmaceuticals 7.2%
|
Abbott Laboratories
| 46,400
| 2,162,240
|
Eli Lilly & Co.
| 23,300
| 1,638,689
|
Johnson & Johnson
| 51,316
| 2,650,985
|
Merck & Co., Inc.
| 17,100
| 790,020
|
Pfizer, Inc.
| 90,450
| 3,195,598
|
| 10,437,532 |
Industrials 4.7%
|
Aerospace & Defense 1.5%
|
United Technologies Corp.
| 24,100
| 2,283,957 |
Air Freight & Logistics 0.6% |
FedEx Corp.
| 12,800
| 864,000 |
Industrial Conglomerates 2.6%
|
3M Co.
| 9,800
| 833,294
|
General Electric Co.
| 93,900
| 2,909,022
|
| 3,742,316 |
Information Technology 16.2%
|
Communications Equipment 1.8%
|
Cisco Systems, Inc.*
| 109,000
| 2,647,610 |
Computers & Peripherals 2.9%
|
Dell, Inc.*
| 14,400
| 489,024
|
EMC Corp.*
| 116,300
| 1,502,596
|
International Business Machines Corp.
| 23,700
| 2,196,516
|
| 4,188,136 |
IT Consulting & Services 0.7% |
Fiserv, Inc.*
| 24,900
| 983,799 |
Semiconductor Equipment & Products 6.0%
|
Applied Materials, Inc.*
| 90,900
| 2,040,705
|
Intel Corp.
| 114,000
| 3,670,800
|
Linear Technology Corp.
| 27,000
| 1,135,890
|
Texas Instruments, Inc.
| 64,100
| 1,883,258
|
| 8,730,653 |
Software 4.8%
|
BEA Systems, Inc.*
| 16,100
| 198,030
|
Electronic Arts, Inc.*
| 24,600
| 1,175,388
|
Microsoft Corp.
| 136,200
| 3,750,948
|
Oracle Corp.*
| 57,100
| 753,720
|
Symantec Corp.*
| 13,200
| 457,380
|
VERITAS Software Corp.*
| 17,800
| 661,448
|
| 6,996,914 |
Materials 0.5%
|
Chemicals
|
Ecolab, Inc.
| 25,100
| 686,987 |
Telecommunication Services 0.4%
|
Diversified Telecommunication Services 0.2%
|
Verizon Communications, Inc.
| 8,100
| 284,148 |
Wireless Telecommunication Services 0.2% |
AT&T Wireless Services, Inc.*
| 33,000
| 263,670 |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $72,930,295)
| 90,011,590 |
|
Preferred Stock 0.1% |
Farm Credit Bank of Texas (Cost $165,000)
| 165,000
| 165,455 |
| Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
|
|
Corporate Bonds 8.4% |
Consumer Discretionary 0.7%
|
Comcast Cable Communications:
|
|
|
6.375%, 1/30/2006 | 260,000
| 279,903
|
6.875%, 6/15/2009 | 40,000
| 45,093
|
8.375%, 5/1/2007 | 217,000
| 251,585
|
Comcast Corp., 7.05%, 3/15/2033
| 145,000
| 157,733
|
General Motors Corp., 8.25%, 7/15/2023
| 85,000
| 96,510
|
Liberty Media Corp., Series A, 3.5%, 9/25/2006
| 170,000
| 170,849
|
| 1,001,673 |
Energy 0.7%
|
Pedernales Electric Cooperative, Series 02-A, 144A, 6.202%, 11/15/2032
| 420,000
| 431,949
|
Pioneer National Resources Co., 6.5%, 1/15/2008
| 260,000
| 281,430
|
Tri-State Generation & Trans Association, 144A, 7.144%, 7/31/2033
| 335,000
| 356,511
|
| 1,069,890 |
Financials 4.4%
|
American General:
|
|
|
4.625%, 9/1/2010 | 345,000
| 349,336
|
144A, 7.57%, 12/1/2045 | 125,000
| 148,698
|
144A, 8.125%, 3/15/2046 | 230,000
| 293,319
|
Citigroup, Inc., 6.0%, 10/31/2033
| 460,000
| 459,953
|
Ford Motor Credit Co.:
|
|
|
5.8%, 1/12/2009 | 280,000
| 288,359
|
6.875%, 2/1/2006 | 185,000
| 197,452
|
General Motors Acceptance Corp., 6.75%, 1/15/2006
| 745,000
| 799,794
|
Household Finance Corp., 6.5%, 1/24/2006
| 370,000
| 400,146
|
Mantis Reef Ltd., 144A, 4.692%, 11/14/2008
| 620,000
| 623,092
|
Nationwide Building Society, 144A, 5.25%, 1/15/2014
| 380,000
| 383,444
|
NiSource Finance Corp., 7.875%, 11/15/2010
| 135,000
| 160,568
|
OneAmerica Financial Partners, 144A, 7.0%, 10/15/2033
| 205,000
| 202,938
|
Pemex Project Funding Master Trust, 9.125%, 10/13/2010
| 300,000
| 356,250
|
PLC Trust, 144A, 2.709%, 3/31/2006
| 350,000
| 350,000
|
PNC Funding Corp., 5.75%, 8/1/2006
| 300,000
| 322,083
|
St. George Bank Ltd., 144A, 5.3%, 10/15/2015
| 120,000
| 120,094
|
Verizon Global Funding Corp.:
|
|
|
7.25%, 12/1/2010 | 250,000
| 287,847
|
7.75%, 12/1/2030 | 115,000
| 135,091
|
Wachovia Corp., 7.5%, 7/15/2006
| 50,000
| 56,402
|
Westpac Capital Trust III, 144A, 5.819%, 12/29/2049
| 360,000
| 371,545
|
| 6,306,411 |
Industrials 0.1%
|
Systems 2001 Asset Trust LLC, "G", Series 2001, 144A, 6.664%, 9/15/2013
| 182,496
| 201,695 |
Materials 0.4%
|
Dow Chemical Co., 7.0%, 8/15/2005
| 350,000
| 374,400
|
Weyerhaeuser Co., 7.375%, 3/15/2032
| 170,000
| 184,841
|
| 559,241 |
Telecommunication Services 0.4%
|
PCCW Capital Ltd., 144A, 6.0%, 7/15/2013
| 200,000
| 204,168
|
Telecomunicaciones de Puerto Rico, Inc., 6.65%, 5/15/2006
| 185,000
| 200,514
|
Verizon Maryland, Inc., 5.125%, 6/15/2033
| 150,000
| 129,341
|
| 534,023 |
Utilities 1.7%
|
Alabama Power Co., 7.125%, 8/15/2004
| 250,000
| 258,815
|
American Electric Power, 5.375%, 3/15/2010
| 230,000
| 240,982
|
Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co., 144A, 5.65%, 12/15/2013
| 210,000
| 206,701
|
Consumers Energy Co., 144A, 4.0%, 5/15/2010
| 345,000
| 333,824
|
Energy East Corp., 6.75%, 9/15/2033
| 260,000
| 272,810
|
Pacificorp., 6.9%, 11/15/2011
| 325,000
| 374,195
|
Progress Energy, Inc., 6.75%, 3/1/2006
| 500,000
| 542,073
|
Xcel Energy, Inc., 7.0%, 12/1/2010
| 245,000
| 277,818
|
| 2,507,218 |
Total Corporate Bonds (Cost $11,895,272)
| 12,180,151 |
|
Foreign Bonds - US$ Denominated 2.5% |
Alcan, Inc., 6.125%, 12/15/2033
| 365,000
| 367,224
|
Arcel Finance Ltd., 144A, 7.048%, 9/1/2011
| 165,000
| 169,950
|
Brazilian Merchant Voucher, 144A, 5.911%, 6/15/2011
| 250,000
| 243,750
|
Celulosa Arauco y Constitucion SA, 7.75%, 9/13/2011
| 440,000
| 509,692
|
France Telecom, 7.75%, 3/1/2011
| 175,000
| 210,189
|
Hutchison Whampoa International Ltd., 144A, 5.45%, 11/24/2010
| 270,000
| 273,863
|
QBE Insurance Group Ltd., 144A, 5.647%, 7/1/2023
| 250,000
| 238,249
|
Sappi Papier Holding AG, 144A, 6.75%, 6/15/2012
| 485,000
| 530,172
|
Sociedad Concesionaria Autopista Contral, 144A, 6.223%, 12/15/2026
| 435,000
| 436,070
|
Tyco International Group SA:
|
|
|
5.8%, 8/1/2006 | 290,000
| 306,675
|
144A, 6.0%, 11/15/2013
| 115,000
| 118,450
|
6.375%, 2/15/2006 | 240,000
| 255,600
|
United Mexican States, 7.5%, 4/8/2033
| 67,000
| 69,345
|
Total Foreign Bonds - US$ Denominated (Cost $3,689,414)
| 3,729,229 |
|
Asset Backed 3.9% |
Automobile Receivables 2.0%
|
AmeriCredit Automobile Receivables Trust, "A4", Series 2001-C, 5.01%, 7/14/2008
| 610,000
| 628,916
|
MMCA Automobile Trust:
|
|
|
"A4", Series 2002-3, 3.57%, 8/17/2009 | 650,000
| 653,880
|
"A4", Series 2002-2, 4.3%, 3/15/2010 | 520,000
| 525,809
|
WFS Financial Owner Trust:
|
|
|
"A4", Series 2003-3, 3.25%, 5/20/2011 | 500,000
| 502,228
|
"A4", Series 2002-2, 4.5%, 2/20/2010 | 620,000
| 641,716
|
| 2,952,549 |
Home Equity Loans 0.6%
|
Advanta Mortgage Loan Trust, "A6", Series 2000-2, 7.72%, 3/25/2015
| 372,142
| 401,515
|
Centex Home Equity, "A6", Series 2000-B, 7.97%, 7/25/2031
| 450,576
| 476,816
|
| 878,331 |
Industrials 0.4%
|
Aircraft Certificate Owner Trust, "D", Series 2003-1A, 144A, 6.455%, 9/20/2022
| 510,000
| 526,952 |
Manufactured Housing Receivables 0.6%
|
Green Tree Financial Corp., "A5", Series 1996-5, 7.05%, 1/15/2019
| 247,366
| 259,777
|
Vanderbilt Acquisition Loan Trust, "A2", Series 2002-1, 4.77%, 10/7/2018
| 630,000
| 645,257
|
| 905,034 |
Miscellaneous 0.3%
|
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., "3A", Series T-41, 7.5%, 7/25/2032
| 193,451
| 211,829
|
PSE&G Transition Funding LLC, "A7", Series 2001-1, 6.89%, 12/15/2017
| 175,000
| 202,650
|
| 414,479 |
Total Asset Backed (Cost $5,621,648)
| 5,677,345 |
|
US Government Agency Sponsored Pass-Thrus 6.4% |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.:
|
|
|
2.875%, 12/15/2006 | 565,000
| 569,050
|
5.0% with various maturities from 1/15/2023 until 7/15/2032 (d) | 1,215,000
| 1,193,757
|
6.5%, 10/1/2033 | 130,000
| 136,181
|
Federal National Mortgage Association:
|
|
|
4.0%, 5/25/2016 | 350,000
| 352,527
|
4.5%, 12/1/2033 (d) | 510,000
| 487,847
|
5.0% with various maturities from 1/1/2013 until 7/15/2032 (d) | 819,670
| 831,469
|
5.5% with various maturities from 8/25/2015 until 1/1/2034 (d) | 2,525,938
| 2,577,334
|
5.946%, 2/1/2012 | 815,071
| 891,760
|
6.0% with various maturities from 10/25/2016 until 10/1/2033 (d) | 1,754,569
| 1,817,940
|
6.715%, 12/1/2007 | 266,039
| 293,741
|
8.0%, 9/1/2015 | 98,072
| 105,214
|
Total US Government Agency Sponsored Pass-Thrus (Cost $9,203,088)
| 9,256,820 |
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations 8.2% |
Countrywide Alternative Loan Trust, "A3", Series 2002-1, 5.0%, 4/25/2032
| 369,364
| 372,568
|
Countrywide Home Loan:
|
|
|
"A16", Series 2002-36, 5.25%, 1/25/2033 | 510,000
| 522,052
|
"A3", Series 2002-27, 5.5%, 12/25/2032 | 510,000
| 517,256
|
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.:
|
|
|
"ME", Series 2691, 4.5%, 4/15/2032 | 285,000
| 271,087
|
"QH", Series 2694, 4.5%, 3/15/2032 | 595,000
| 561,574
|
"H", Series 2278, 6.5%, 1/15/2031 | 231,985
| 239,822
|
Federal National Mortgage Association:
|
|
|
"3A2B", Series 2003-W10, Whole Loan, 3.056%, 7/25/2037 | 260,000
| 260,638
|
"PU", Series 2003-33, 4.5%, 5/25/2033 | 388,833
| 397,776
|
"A2", Series 2002-W10, 4.7%, 8/25/2042 | 290,000
| 295,403
|
"A2", Series 2002-W9, 4.7%, 8/25/2042 | 275,293
| 277,435
|
"1A3", Series 2003-W18, 4.732%, 8/25/2033 | 270,000
| 278,462
|
"A2", Series 2002-60, 4.75%, 2/25/2044 | 340,000
| 347,311
|
"KH", Series 2003-92, 5.0%, 3/25/2032 | 260,000
| 255,049
|
"PE", Series 2002-3, 5.5%, 8/25/2015 | 940,000
| 975,672
|
"AN", Series 2000-27, 6.0%, 8/25/2030 | 75,390
| 77,919
|
"B", Series 1999-32, 6.0%, 7/25/2029 | 152,589
| 158,276
|
"PD", Series 2002-31, 6.0%, 11/25/2021 | 1,300,000
| 1,370,399
|
"QE", Series 2001-64, 6.0%, 4/25/2027 | 284,926
| 286,663
|
"QN", Series 2001-51, 6.0%, 10/25/2016 | 620,000
| 653,517
|
"VD", Series 2002-56, 6.0%, 4/25/2020 | 106,719
| 109,569
|
"2A", Series 2003-W8, 7.0%, 10/25/2042 | 250,467
| 270,269
|
"2A", Series 2002-W6, 7.5%, 6/25/2042 | 527,775
| 576,264
|
"A5", Series 2002-W4, 7.5%, 5/25/2042 | 191,077
| 208,632
|
Federal National Mortgage Association Grantor Trust, "A2", Series 2002-T16, 7.0%, 7/25/2042
| 204,022
| 220,153
|
FHLMC Structured Pass Through Securities, "3A", Series T-58, 7.0%, 9/25/2043
| 261,582
| 280,826
|
Master Asset Securitization Trust, Series 2003-6, 5.5%, 7/25/2033
| 394,339
| 403,013
|
Residential Asset Securitization Trust, "A4", Series 2000-A3, 8.0%, 5/25/2030
| 19,746
| 19,740
|
Residential Funding Mortgage Security I, "A1", Series 2003-S2, 5.0%, 2/25/2033
| 244,606
| 247,160
|
Structured Asset Securities Corp., Series 2003-1, 6.0%, 2/25/2018
| 177,875
| 183,517
|
Washington Mutual MSC Mortgage Pass-Through, "3A1", Series 2003-MS6, 4.55%, 5/25/2033
| 755,646
| 772,391
|
Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities Trust, "1A1", Series 2003-6, 5.0%, 6/25/2018
| 488,786
| 499,162
|
Total Collateralized Mortgage Obligations (Cost $11,703,484)
| 11,909,575 |
|
Government National Mortgage Association 0.2% |
Government National Mortgage Association, 5.0%, 9/20/2033 (Cost $251,178)
| 253,036
| 250,457 |
|
Municipal Investments 1.8% |
Brockton, MA, Core City GO, Economic Development, Series A, 6.45%, 5/1/2017 (c)
| 560,000
| 614,270
|
Charlotte-Meckelberg, NC, Hospital Authority Health Care System, ETM, 5.0%, 8/1/2015
| 510,000
| 509,546
|
Hoboken, NJ, Core City GO, Series B, 3.8%, 1/1/2008 (c)
| 355,000
| 362,586
|
Jersey City, NJ, Water & Sewer Revenue, Municipal Utilities Authority, Water Revenue, Series B, 4.91%, 5/15/2015 (c)
| 385,000
| 375,159
|
Jicarilla, NM, Apache Nation Revenue, 5.2%, 12/1/2013
| 215,000
| 214,134
|
Wisconsin, Series A, 5.7%, 5/1/2026 (c)
| 230,000
| 231,939
|
Yazoo County, MS, Sales & Special Tax Revenue, Series B, 4.3%, 9/1/2010 (c)
| 355,000
| 357,173
|
Total Municipal Investments (Cost $2,598,000)
| 2,664,807 |
|
US Government Backed 3.4% |
US Treasury Bond, 6.0%, 2/15/2026
| 1,743,000
| 1,932,891
|
US Treasury Note:
|
|
|
1.625%, 4/30/2005 | 1,869,000
| 1,874,622
|
5.0%, 8/15/2011 | 1,014,000
| 1,085,138
|
Total US Government Backed (Cost $4,752,529)
| 4,892,651 |
| Shares
| Value ($) |
|
|
Cash Equivalents 3.2% |
Scudder Cash Management QP Trust, 1.11% (b) (Cost $4,604,563)
| 4,604,563
| 4,604,563 |
Total Investment Portfolio - 100.0% (Cost $127,414,471) (a)
| 145,342,643 |
* Non-income producing security.(a) The cost for federal income tax purposes was $130,254,697. At December 31, 2003, net unrealized appreciation for all securities based on tax cost was $15,087,946. This consisted of aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all securities in which there was an excess of value over tax cost of $17,034,434 and aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all securities in which there was an excess of tax cost over value of $1,946,488.(b) Scudder Cash Management QP Trust is also managed by Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc. The rate shown is the annualized seven-day yield at period end.(c) Bond is insured by one of these companies:AMBAC
| AMBAC Assurance Company
|
FGIC
| Financial Guaranty Insurance Company
|
FSA
| Financial Security Assurance
|
MBIA
| Municipal Bond Investors Assurance
|
(d) Mortgage dollar rolls included.ETM: Bonds bearing the description ETM (escrowed to maturity) are collateralized by US Treasury securities which are held in escrow and used to pay principal and interest on bonds so designated.
144A: Security exempt from registration under 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers.
Included in the portfolio are investments in mortgage or asset-backed securities which are interests in separate pools of mortgages or assets. Effective maturities of these investments may be shorter than stated maturities due to prepayments. Some separate investments in the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. and the Federal National Mortgage Association issues which have similar coupon rates have been aggregated for presentation purposes in the investment portfolio.
Purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding US Treasury obligations, short-term investments and mortgage dollar roll transactions) for the year ended December 31, 2003, aggregated $74,479,178 and $76,113,061, respectively. Purchases and sales of US Treasury obligations aggregated $55,477,140 and $59,710,879, respectively. Purchases and sales of mortgage dollar roll transactions aggregated $17,556,537 and $17,894,190, respectively.
At December 31, 2003, the Balanced Portfolio had a net tax basis capital loss carryforward of approximately $23,718,000 which may be applied against any realized net taxable capital gains of each succeeding year until fully utilized or until December 31, 2009 ($13,346,000), December 31, 2010 ($505,000) and December 31, 2011 ($9,867,000), the respective expiration dates, whichever occurs first.
In addition, from November 1, 2003 through December 31, 2003, the Portfolio incurred approximately $91,300 of net realized capital losses. As permitted by tax regulations, the Portfolio intends to elect to defer these losses and treat them as arising in the fiscal year ending December 31, 2004.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Balanced Portfolio
Statement of Assets and Liabilities as of December 31, 2003 |
Assets
|
Investments:
Investments in securities, at value (cost $122,809,908) | $ 140,738,080 |
Investment in Scudder Cash Management QP Trust (cost $4,604,563) | 4,604,563 |
Total investments in securities, at value (cost $127,414,471)
| 145,342,643 |
Cash
| 10,000 |
Receivable for investments sold
| 80,000 |
Dividends receivable
| 75,352 |
Interest receivable
| 445,402 |
Receivable for Portfolio shares sold
| 9,416 |
Other assets
| 3,838 |
Total assets
| 145,966,651 |
Liabilities
|
Payable for investments purchased - mortgage dollar rolls
| 2,509,548 |
Payable for Portfolio shares redeemed
| 246,229 |
Deferred mortgage dollar roll income
| 3,671 |
Accrued management fee
| 51,975 |
Other accrued expenses and payables
| 46,959 |
Total liabilities
| 2,858,382 |
Net assets, at value
| $ 143,108,269 |
Net Assets
|
Net assets consist of: Undistributed net investment income
| 2,299,886 |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments
| 17,928,172 |
Accumulated net realized gain (loss)
| (26,650,085) |
Paid-in capital
| 149,530,296 |
Net assets, at value
| $ 143,108,269 |
Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share ($143,108,269 / 12,794,206 outstanding shares of beneficial interest, no par value, unlimited number of shares authorized)
| $ 11.19 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Operations for the year ended December 31, 2003 |
Investment Income
|
Income: Dividends
| $ 946,121 |
Interest
| 2,241,075 |
Interest - Scudder Cash Management QP Trust
| 62,553 |
Total Income
| 3,249,749 |
Expenses: Management fee
| 643,415 |
Custodian fees
| 19,498 |
Accounting fees
| 59,616 |
Auditing
| 33,663 |
Legal
| 15,505 |
Trustees' fees and expenses
| 6,722 |
Other
| 12,024 |
Total expenses, before expense reductions
| 790,443 |
Expense reductions
| (185) |
Total expenses, after expense reductions
| 790,258 |
Net investment income
| 2,459,491 |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investment Transactions
|
Net realized gain (loss) from investments
| (3,387,044) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period on investments
| 23,303,018 |
Net gain (loss) on investment transactions
| 19,915,974 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations
| $ 22,375,465 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets
| Years Ended December 31, |
2003 | 2002 |
Operations: Net investment income
| $ 2,459,491 | $ 3,290,511 |
Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions
| (3,387,044) | (8,603,212) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investment transactions during the period
| 23,303,018 | (19,865,256) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations
| 22,375,465 | (25,177,957) |
Distributions to shareholders from net investment income
| (3,267,657) | (4,309,159) |
Portfolio share transactions: Proceeds from shares sold
| 10,385,277 | 14,485,685 |
Reinvestment of distributions
| 3,267,657 | 4,309,159 |
Cost of shares redeemed
| (20,040,448) | (31,496,501) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Portfolio share transactions
| (6,387,514) | (12,701,657) |
Increase (decrease) in net assets
| 12,720,294 | (42,188,773) |
Net assets at beginning of period
| 130,387,975 | 172,576,748 |
Net assets at end of period (including undistributed net investment income of $2,299,886 and $3,172,174, respectively)
| $ 143,108,269 | $ 130,387,975 |
Other Information
|
Shares outstanding at beginning of period
| 13,419,812 | 14,679,733 |
Shares sold
| 1,006,063 | 1,349,986 |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions
| 328,078 | 394,973 |
Shares redeemed
| (1,959,747) | (3,004,880) |
Net increase (decrease) in Portfolio shares
| (625,606) | (1,259,921) |
Shares outstanding at end of period
| 12,794,206 | 13,419,812 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Balanced Portfolio
Years Ended December 31, | 2003 | 2002 | 2001a | 2000 | 1999 |
Selected Per Share Data
|
Net asset value, beginning of period
| $ 9.72 | $ 11.76 | $ 13.39 | $ 16.11 | $ 15.21 |
Income (loss) from investment operations: Net investment incomeb
| .19 | .23 | .30 | .34 | .35 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions
| 1.53 | (1.97) | (1.07) | (.62) | 1.85 |
Total from investment operations | 1.72 | (1.74) | (.77) | (.28) | 2.20 |
Less distributions from: Net investment income
| (.25) | (.30) | (.34) | (.28) | (.18) |
Net realized gains on investment transactions
| - | - | (.52) | (2.16) | (1.12) |
Total distributions | (.25) | (.30) | (.86) | (2.44) | (1.30) |
Net asset value, end of period
| $ 11.19 | $ 9.72 | $ 11.76 | $ 13.39 | $ 16.11 |
Total Return (%)
| 17.94 | (15.07) | (6.06) | (2.02) | 15.32 |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data
|
Net assets, end of period ($ millions)
| 143 | 130 | 173 | 190 | 199 |
Ratio of expenses before expense reductions (%)
| .59 | .56 | .57c | .54 | .55 |
Ratio of expense after expense reductions (%)
| .59 | .56 | .56c | .54 | .55 |
Ratio of net investment income (%)
| 1.82 | 2.19 | 2.46 | 2.41 | 2.36 |
Portfolio turnover rate (%)
| 99d | 141d | 100d | 127 | 98 |
a As required, effective January 1, 2001, the Portfolio has adopted the provisions of the AICPA Audit and Accounting Guide for Investment Companies and began amortizing premium on debt securities. In addition, paydowns on mortgage-backed securities which were included in realized gain/loss on investment transactions prior to January 1, 2001 are included as interest income. The effect of this change for the year ended December 31, 2001 was to decrease net investment income per share by $.01, increase net realized and unrealized gain (loss) per share by $.01, and decrease the ratio of net investment income to average net assets from 2.56% to 2.46%. Per share data and ratios for periods prior to January 1, 2001 have not been restated to reflect this change in presentation.bBased on average shares outstanding during the period.cThe ratios of operating expenses excluding costs incurred in connection with a fund complex reorganization before and after expense reductions were ..56% and .56%, respectively.d The Portfolio turnover rate including mortgage dollar roll transactions was 112%, 146% and 104% for the years ended December 31, 2003, December 31, 2002 and December 31, 2001, respectively.Management Summary December 31, 2003 |
|
Growth and Income Portfolio
After a more-than-three-year downturn, the US stock market produced strong gains in 2003. Stocks struggled early in the year but then rallied after active combat in Iraq ended, corporate earnings improved, a federal economic stimulus package was signed into law and economic data improved.
The portfolio's total return for the year was 26.74% (Class A shares, unadjusted for contract charges) versus a 28.68% return by its S&P 500 index benchmark. Please see the following page for standardized performance as of December 31, 2003. We attribute a significant portion of the relative underperformance to the portfolio's technology position. Technology led the market, and the best-performing technology stocks in the S&P 500 were generally those with the smallest market capitalizations. Due to our large-cap investment discipline, the portfolio typically invests in companies with market caps at or above $5 billion. While the portfolio's overweight technology position resulted in strong absolute performance, it fell short of the gains generated by the smaller-cap issues.
Good stock selection and industry positioning within health care helped performance. The portfolio was underweight in pharmaceutical stocks - a poorly performing group in 2003. Stocks within the biotechnology and health care equipment areas of the sector posted strong gains and outperformed the benchmark. An overweight in industrial stocks also helped performance as many of the portfolio's stocks rallied as the economy improved.
We remain focused on building a well-diversified portfolio and continue to employ a blend of valuation screens, fundamental research and rigorous risk analysis to find the stocks that we believe are most likely to outperform the broader market.
Gregory S. Adams Andrew Brudenell
Lead Portfolio Manager Portfolio Manager
All performance shown is historical and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value fluctuate with changing market conditions so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth more or less then their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. The product's most recent month-end performance will be available on scudder.com as of 3/31/04. Performance doesn't reflect charges and fees ("contract charges") associated with the separate account that invests in the portfolio or any variable life insurance policy or variable annuity contract for which the portfolio is an investment option. These charges and fees will reduce returns.
Risk Considerations
The portfolio is subject to stock market risk, meaning stocks in the portfolio may decline in value for extended periods of time due to the activities and financial prospects of individual companies, or due to general market and economic conditions. Please read this portfolio's prospectus for specific information regarding its investments and risk profile.
The Standard & Poor's 500 (S&P 500) Index is a capitalization-weighted index of 500 stocks. The index is designed to measure performance of the broad domestic economy through changes in the aggregate market value of 500 stocks representing all major industries. Index returns assume reinvested dividends and, unlike portfolio returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. It is not possible to invest directly into an index.
Portfolio management market commentary is as of December 31, 2003, and may not come to pass. This information is subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions.Performance Summary December 31, 2003 |
|
Growth and Income Portfolio
All performance shown is historical and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value fluctuate with changing market conditions so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth more or less then their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. The product's most recent month-end performance will be available on scudder.com as of 3/31/04. Performance doesn't reflect charges and fees ("contract charges") associated with the separate account that invests in the portfolio or any variable life insurance policy or variable annuity contract for which the portfolio is an investment option. These charges and fees will reduce returns.
The Portfolio is subject to stock market risk, meaning stocks in the Portfolio may decline in value for extended periods of time due to the activities and financial prospects of individual companies, or due to general market and economic conditions. Please read this Portfolio's prospectus for specific information regarding its investments and risk profile.
Growth of an Assumed $10,000 Investment |
[] Growth and Income Portfolio - Class A* [] S&P 500 Index
|
 | | The Standard & Poor's (S&P) 500 Index is a capitalization-weighted index of 500 stocks. The index is designed to measure performance of the broad domestic economy through changes in the aggregate market value of 500 stocks representing all major industries. Index returns assume reinvested dividends and, unlike Portfolio returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. It is not possible to invest directly into an index. |
Yearly periods ended December 31 | | |
Comparative Results (as of December 31, 2003) |
Growth and Income Portfolio
| | 1-Year | 3-Year | 5-Year | Life of Portfolio* |
Class A
| Growth of $10,000
| $12,674 | $8,642 | $8,951 | $21,135 |
Average annual total return
| 26.74% | -4.75% | -2.19% | 8.05% |
S&P 500 Index | Growth of $10,000
| $12,868 | $8,833 | $9,718 | $29,313 |
Average annual total return
| 28.68% | -4.05% | -.57% | 11.77% |
Growth and Income Portfolio
| | 1-Year | 3-Year | 5-Year | Life of Class** |
Class B
| Growth of $10,000
| $12,655 | $8,573 | $8,832 | $11,607 |
Average annual total return
| 26.55% | -5.00% | -2.45% | 2.26% |
S&P 500 Index | Growth of $10,000
| $12,868 | $8,833 | $9,718 | $15,315 |
Average annual total return
| 28.68% | -4.05% | -.57% | 6.60% |
The growth of $10,000 is cumulative.
* The Portfolio commenced operations on May 2, 1994. Index retuns begin April 30, 1994. Total returns for the Life of Portfolio period for Class A would have been lower if the Portfolio's expenses were not maintained.** The Portfolio commenced selling Class B shares on May 1, 1997. Index returns begin April 30, 1997.Information concerning portfolio holdings of the Portfolio as of a month end is available upon request no earlier than 15 days after the month end. Please call 1-800-778-1482.
Investment Portfolio as of December 31, 2003 |
|
Growth and Income Portfolio
| Shares
| Value ($) |
|
|
Common Stocks 96.9% |
Consumer Discretionary 12.3%
|
Internet & Catalog Retail 1.0%
|
Amazon.com, Inc.*
| 21,200
| 1,115,968
|
InterActiveCorp.*
| 21,200
| 719,316
|
| 1,835,284 |
Media 5.8%
|
Comcast Corp. "A"*
| 63,000
| 1,970,640
|
Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc.*
| 104,500
| 1,630,200
|
Time Warner, Inc.*
| 187,700
| 3,376,723
|
Viacom, Inc. "B"
| 78,900
| 3,501,582
|
| 10,479,145 |
Multiline Retail 1.5%
|
Kohl's Corp.*
| 14,700
| 660,618
|
Target Corp.
| 54,900
| 2,108,160
|
| 2,768,778 |
Specialty Retail 4.0%
|
Home Depot, Inc.
| 42,900
| 1,522,521
|
Staples, Inc.*
| 112,600
| 3,073,980
|
The Gap, Inc.
| 118,900
| 2,759,669
|
| 7,356,170 |
Consumer Staples 7.4%
|
Beverages 2.6%
|
Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc.
| 58,500
| 3,081,780
|
PepsiCo, Inc.
| 36,200
| 1,687,644
|
| 4,769,424 |
Food & Drug Retailing 1.2%
|
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
| 42,300
| 2,244,015 |
Food Products 1.0% |
Hershey Foods Corp.
| 22,400
| 1,724,576 |
Household Products 0.7%
|
Clorox Co.
| 27,800
| 1,349,968 |
Personal Products 1.9%
|
Avon Products, Inc.
| 51,700
| 3,489,233 |
Energy 6.0%
|
Energy Equipment & Services 0.5%
|
Baker Hughes, Inc.
| 29,900
| 961,584 |
Oil & Gas 5.5%
|
ChevronTexaco Corp.
| 23,300
| 2,012,887
|
Devon Energy Corp.
| 17,200
| 984,872
|
ExxonMobil Corp.
| 130,814
| 5,363,374
|
Total SA (ADR)
| 18,190
| 1,682,757
|
| 10,043,890 |
Financials 17.9%
|
Banks 4.7%
|
Bank of America Corp.
| 49,200
| 3,957,156
|
Bank One Corp.
| 41,200
| 1,878,308
|
Mellon Financial Corp.
| 42,400
| 1,361,464
|
US Bancorp.
| 46,900
| 1,396,682
|
| 8,593,610 |
Diversified Financials 8.8%
|
Citigroup, Inc.
| 140,400
| 6,815,016
|
Fannie Mae
| 17,800
| 1,336,068
|
Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc.
| 27,600
| 2,131,272
|
Morgan Stanley
| 100,700
| 5,827,509
|
| 16,109,865 |
Insurance 4.4%
|
AMBAC Financial Group, Inc.
| 18,200
| 1,262,898
|
American International Group, Inc.
| 26,800
| 1,776,304
|
Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.
| 34,500
| 2,036,535
|
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.
| 19,400
| 929,066
|
MetLife, Inc.
| 61,400
| 2,067,338
|
| 8,072,141 |
Health Care 13.3%
|
Biotechnology 2.1%
|
Amgen, Inc.*
| 62,300
| 3,850,140 |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies 2.5%
|
Biomet, Inc.
| 53,650
| 1,953,396
|
Guidant Corp.
| 43,900
| 2,642,780
|
| 4,596,176 |
Health Care Providers & Services 1.3%
|
Caremark Rx, Inc.*
| 55,200
| 1,398,216
|
WellPoint Health Networks, Inc.*
| 9,200
| 892,308
|
| 2,290,524 |
Pharmaceuticals 7.4%
|
Allergan, Inc.
| 10,600
| 814,186
|
Eli Lilly & Co.
| 32,200
| 2,264,626
|
Johnson & Johnson
| 62,700
| 3,239,082
|
Pfizer, Inc.
| 159,700
| 5,642,201
|
Wyeth
| 36,900
| 1,566,405
|
| 13,526,500 |
Industrials 13.1%
|
Aerospace & Defense 4.1%
|
Honeywell International, Inc.
| 60,100
| 2,009,143
|
United Technologies Corp.
| 59,000
| 5,591,430
|
| 7,600,573 |
Industrial Conglomerates 6.0%
|
3M Co.
| 52,500
| 4,464,075
|
General Electric Co.
| 208,100
| 6,446,938
|
| 10,911,013 |
Machinery 3.0%
|
Deere & Co.
| 32,800
| 2,133,640
|
Parker-Hannifin Corp.
| 57,400
| 3,415,300
|
| 5,548,940 |
Information Technology 19.1%
|
Communications Equipment 3.2%
|
Cisco Systems, Inc.*
| 175,300
| 4,258,037
|
Nokia Oyj (ADR)
| 93,500
| 1,589,500
|
| 5,847,537 |
Computers & Peripherals 5.1%
|
Dell, Inc.*
| 57,700
| 1,959,492
|
EMC Corp.*
| 236,400
| 3,054,288
|
International Business Machines Corp.
| 35,300
| 3,271,604
|
Lexmark International, Inc.*
| 12,900
| 1,014,456
|
| 9,299,840 |
Semiconductor Equipment & Products 4.4%
|
Altera Corp.*
| 100,700
| 2,285,890
|
Intel Corp.
| 59,500
| 1,915,900
|
Texas Instruments, Inc.
| 132,100
| 3,881,098
|
| 8,082,888 |
Software 6.4%
|
Microsoft Corp.
| 237,800
| 6,549,012
|
Oracle Corp.*
| 227,200
| 2,999,040
|
Symantec Corp.*
| 62,500
| 2,165,625
|
| 11,713,677 |
Materials 2.2%
|
Chemicals 1.5%
|
E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co.
| 32,100
| 1,473,069
|
Monsanto Co.
| 42,500
| 1,223,150
|
| 2,696,219 |
Paper & Forest Products 0.7%
|
International Paper Co.
| 32,600
| 1,405,386 |
Telecommunication Services 3.5%
|
Diversified Telecommunication Services 2.0%
|
ALLTEL Corp.
| 32,400
| 1,509,192
|
Verizon Communications, Inc.
| 58,272
| 2,044,182
|
| 3,553,374 |
Wireless Telecommunication Services 1.5%
|
AT&T Wireless Services, Inc.
| 347,200
| 2,774,128 |
Utilities 2.1%
|
Electric Utilities
|
Exelon Corp.
| 31,300
| 2,077,068
|
FPL Group, Inc.
| 25,660
| 1,678,677
|
| 3,755,745 |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $152,765,971)
| 177,250,343 |
|
Cash Equivalents 3.1% |
Scudder Cash Management QP Trust, 1.11% (b) (Cost $5,715,626)
| 5,715,626
| 5,715,626 |
Total Investment Portfolio - 100.0% (Cost $158,481,597) (a)
| 182,965,969 |
* Non-income producing security.(a) The cost for federal income tax purposes was $161,186,849. At December 31, 2003, net unrealized appreciation for all securities based on tax cost was $21,779,120. This consisted of aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all securities in which there was an excess of value over tax cost of $28,209,664 and aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all securities in which there was an excess of tax cost over value of $6,430,544.(b) Scudder Cash Management QP Trust is also managed by Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc. The rate shown is the annualized seven-day yield at period end.Purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) for the year ended December 31, 2003, aggregated $58,298,239 and $56,142,271, respectively.
At December 31, 2003, the Growth and Income Portfolio had a net tax basis capital loss carryforward of approximately $41,927,000 which may be applied against any realized net taxable capital gains of each succeeding year until fully utilized or until December 31, 2009 ($12,650,000), December 31, 2010 ($22,248,000) and December 31, 2011 ($7,029,000), the respective expiration dates, whichever occurs first.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Growth and Income Portfolio
Statement of Assets and Liabilities as of December 31, 2003 |
Assets
|
Investments:
Investments in securities, at value (cost $152,765,971) | $ 177,250,343 |
Investments in Scudder Cash Management QP Trust (cost $5,715,626) | 5,715,626 |
Total investments in securities, at value (cost $158,481,597)
| 182,965,969 |
Dividends receivable
| 112,404 |
Interest receivable
| 4,698 |
Receivable for Portfolio shares sold
| 77,795 |
Foreign taxes recoverable
| 3,501 |
Other assets
| 129 |
Total assets
| 183,164,496 |
Liabilities
|
Payable for investments purchased
| 4,215,838 |
Payable for Portfolio shares redeemed
| 241,212 |
Accrued management fee
| 74,225 |
Other accrued expenses and payables
| 69,628 |
Total liabilities
| 4,600,903 |
Net assets, at value
| $ 178,563,593 |
Net Assets
|
Net assets consist of: Undistributed net investment income
| 1,273,616 |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments
| 24,484,372 |
Accumulated net realized gain (loss)
| (44,632,988) |
Paid-in capital
| 197,438,593 |
Net assets, at value
| $ 178,563,593 |
Class A Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share ($160,653,610 / 18,896,518 outstanding shares of beneficial interest, no par value, unlimited number of shares authorized)
| $ 8.50 |
Class B Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share ($17,909,983 / 2,114,110 outstanding shares of beneficial interest, no par value, unlimited number of shares authorized)
| $ 8.47 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Operations for the year ended December 31, 2003 |
Investment Income
|
Income: Dividends (net of foreign taxes withheld of $7,672)
| $ 2,257,675 |
Interest - Scudder Cash Management QP Trust
| 35,924 |
Total Income
| 2,293,599 |
Expenses: Management fee
| 730,659 |
Custodian fees
| 24,873 |
Accounting fees
| 68,392 |
Distribution service fees (Class B)
| 27,480 |
Record keeping fees (Class B)
| 1,126 |
Auditing
| 34,052 |
Legal
| 13,006 |
Trustees' fees and expenses
| 6,668 |
Reports to shareholders
| 23,318 |
Other
| 8,156 |
Total expenses, before expense reductions
| 937,730 |
Expense reductions
| (18) |
Total expenses, after expense reductions
| 937,712 |
Net investment income (loss)
| 1,355,887 |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investment Transactions
|
Net realized gain (loss) from investments
| (2,190,678) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period on investments
| 37,960,524 |
Net gain (loss) on investment transactions
| 35,769,846 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations
| $ 37,125,733 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets
| Years Ended December 31, |
2003 | 2002 |
Operations: Net investment income (loss)
| $ 1,355,887 | $ 1,549,481 |
Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions
| (2,190,678) | (27,315,158) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investment transactions during the period
| 37,960,524 | (20,815,347) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations
| 37,125,733 | (46,581,024) |
Distributions to shareholders from: Net investment income: Class A
| (1,476,002) | (1,605,814) |
Class B
| (71,436) | (57,174) |
Portfolio share transactions: Class A Proceeds from shares sold
| 16,861,930 | 49,741,869 |
Reinvestment of distributions
| 1,476,002 | 1,605,814 |
Cost of shares redeemed
| (25,120,246) | (56,127,144) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Class A share transactions
| (6,782,314) | (4,779,461) |
Class B Proceeds from shares sold
| 9,818,320 | 1,117,081 |
Reinvestment of distributions
| 71,436 | 57,174 |
Cost of shares redeemed
| (1,439,484) | (2,056,195) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Class B share transactions
| 8,450,272 | (881,940) |
Increase (decrease) in net assets
| 37,246,253 | (53,905,413) |
Net assets at beginning of period
| 141,317,340 | 195,222,753 |
Net assets at end of period (including undistributed net investment income of $1,273,616 and $1,465,168, respectively)
| $ 178,563,593 | $ 141,317,340 |
Other Information
|
Class A Shares outstanding at beginning of period
| 19,882,920 | 20,820,420 |
Shares sold
| 2,314,339 | 6,066,477 |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions
| 208,181 | 195,355 |
Shares redeemed
| (3,508,922) | (7,199,332) |
Net increase (decrease) in Portfolio shares
| (986,402) | (937,500) |
Shares outstanding at end of period
| 18,896,518 | 19,882,920 |
Class B Shares outstanding at beginning of period
| 990,738 | 1,111,138 |
Shares sold
| 1,308,947 | 148,089 |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions
| 10,104 | 6,972 |
Shares redeemed
| (195,679) | (275,461) |
Net increase (decrease) in Portfolio shares
| 1,123,372 | (120,400) |
Shares outstanding at end of period
| 2,114,110 | 990,738 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Growth and Income Portfolio
Class A
Years Ended December 31, | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 |
Selected Per Share Data
|
Net asset value, beginning of period
| $ 6.77 | $ 8.90 | $ 10.38 | $ 10.96 | $ 11.25 |
Income (loss) from investment operations: Net investment incomea
| .07 | .07 | .09 | .11 | .22 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions
| 1.74 | (2.12) | (1.23) | (.33) | .46 |
Total from investment operations | 1.81 | (2.05) | (1.14) | (.22) | .68 |
Less distributions from: Net investment income
| (.08) | (.08) | (.12) | (.15) | (.13) |
Net realized gains on investment transactions
| - | - | (.22) | (.21) | (.84) |
Total distributions | (.08) | (.08) | (.34) | (.36) | (.97) |
Net asset value, end of period
| $ 8.50 | $ 6.77 | $ 8.90 | $ 10.38 | $ 10.96 |
Total Return (%)
| 26.74 | (23.13) | (11.30) | (2.10) | 5.80 |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data
|
Net assets, end of period ($ millions)
| 161 | 135 | 185 | 185 | 200 |
Ratio of expenses before expense reductions (%)
| .59 | .57 | .57b | .56 | .55 |
Ratio of expenses after expense reductions (%)
| .59 | .57 | .56b | .56 | .55 |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) (%)
| .91 | .92 | .94 | 1.06 | 2.01 |
Portfolio turnover rate (%)
| 37 | 66 | 67 | 65 | 65 |
Class B
Years Ended December 31, | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 |
Selected Per Share Data
|
Net asset value, beginning of period
| $ 6.75 | $ 8.87 | $ 10.35 | $ 10.93 | $ 11.24 |
Income (loss) from investment operations: Net investment incomea
| .05 | .05 | .06 | .09 | .19 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions
| 1.73 | (2.12) | (1.23) | (.33) | .46 |
Total from investment operations | 1.78 | (2.07) | (1.17) | (.24) | .65 |
Less distributions from: Net investment income
| (.06) | (.05) | (.09) | (.13) | (.12) |
Net realized gains on investment transactions
| - | - | (.22) | (.21) | (.84) |
Total distributions | (.06) | (.05) | (.31) | (.34) | (.96) |
Net asset value, end of period
| $ 8.47 | $ 6.75 | $ 8.87 | $ 10.35 | $ 10.93 |
Total Return (%)
| 26.55 | (23.40) | (11.56) | (2.33) | 5.48 |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data
|
Net assets, end of period ($ millions)
| 18 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 14 |
Ratio of expenses before expense reductions (%)
| .85 | .82 | .82b | .81 | .80 |
Ratio of expenses after expense reductions (%)
| .85 | .82 | .81b | .81 | .80 |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) (%)
| .65 | .67 | .69 | .81 | 1.76 |
Portfolio turnover rate (%)
| 37 | 66 | 67 | 65 | 65 |
aBased on average shares outstanding during the period.bThe ratios of operating expenses excluding costs incurred in connection with a fund complex reorganization before and after expense reductions were ..56% and .56%,and .81% and .81% for Class A and Class B, respectively.Management Summary December 31, 2003 |
|
Capital Growth Portfolio
Positive economic news, better-than-expected corporate earnings, accommodative monetary policy and significant fiscal stimulus combined to create a very favorable environment for stocks during 2003. This helped the portfolio deliver a strong total return of 26.89% (Class A shares, unadjusted for contract charges). Please see the following page for standardized performance as of December 31, 2003. However, during a period in which smaller and lower-quality companies generally produced the best returns, our focus on larger, higher-quality companies caused the portfolio to trail the 28.68% return of its benchmark, the S&P 500 index.
Portfolio performance was helped by our security selection in health care. Several biotechnology holdings provided considerable gains, particularly top-10 holding Genentech, Inc.. In addition, the portfolio's positioning within the technology sector - most notably semiconductor companies such as top-10 holding Intel Corp. - was a positive given the industry's strong performance. On the negative side, the consumer sectors detracted from returns, as positions in both the consumer discretionary and consumer staples areas underperformed. An overweight in energy stocks was also a detractor.
In general, we believe the portfolio is positioned to benefit from an environment of continued economic expansion. We maintain a pro-cyclical stance and the portfolio is modestly overweight in the consumer discretionary and technology sectors. We continue to actively overweight the energy sector. Energy has historically been a late-cycle performer, and while we believe this will be the case again, the portfolio is invested on the basis that long-term secular growth opportunities exist in the sector.
Julie M. Van Cleave
Jack A. Zehner
Thomas J. Schmid
Portfolio Managers
All performance shown is historical and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value fluctuate with changing market conditions so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth more or less then their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. The product's most recent month-end performance will be available on scudder.com as of 3/31/04. Performance doesn't reflect charges and fees ("contract charges") associated with the separate account that invests in the portfolio or any variable life insurance policy or variable annuity contract for which the portfolio is an investment option. These charges and fees will reduce returns.
Risk Considerations
The portfolio is subject to stock market risk, meaning stocks in the portfolio may decline in value for extended periods of time due to the activities and financial prospects of individual companies, or due to general market and economic conditions. Please read this portfolio's prospectus for specific information regarding its investments and risk profile.
The Standard & Poor's 500 (S&P 500) index is a capitalization-weighted index of 500 stocks. The index is designed to measure performance of the broad domestic economy through changes in the aggregate market value of 500 stocks representing all major industries. Index returns assume reinvested dividends and, unlike portfolio returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. It is not possible to invest directly into an index.
Portfolio management market commentary is as of December 31, 2003, and may not come to pass. This information is subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions.Performance Summary December 31, 2003 |
|
Capital Growth Portfolio
All performance shown is historical and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value fluctuate with changing market conditions so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth more or less then their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. The product's most recent month-end performance will be available on scudder.com as of 3/31/04. Performance doesn't reflect charges and fees ("contract charges") associated with the separate account that invests in the portfolio or any variable life insurance policy or variable annuity contract for which the portfolio is an investment option. These charges and fees will reduce returns.
The Portfolio is subject to stock market risk, meaning stocks in the Portfolio may decline in value for extended periods of time due to the activities and financial prospects of individual companies, or due to general market and economic conditions. Please read this Portfolio's prospectus for specific details regarding its investments and risk profile.
Growth of an Assumed $10,000 Investment |
[] Capital Growth Portfolio - Class A [] S&P 500 Index [] Russell 1000 Growth Index
| The Standard & Poor's (S&P) 500 Index is a capitalization-weighted index of 500 stocks. The index is designed to measure performance of the broad domestic economy through changes in the aggregate market value of 500 stocks representing all major industries. The Russell 1000 Growth Index is an unmanaged capitalization- weighted index containing those securities in the Russell 1000 Index with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values. Index returns assume reinvested dividends and, unlike Portfolio returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. It is not possible to invest directly into an index. |
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Yearly periods ended December 31 | | |
Comparative Results (as of December 31, 2003) |
Capital Growth Portfolio
| | 1-Year | 3-Year | 5-Year | 10-Year |
Class A
| Growth of $10,000
| $12,689 | $7,246 | $8,829 | $20,619 |
Average annual total return
| 26.89% | -10.18% | -2.46% | 7.50% |
S&P 500 Index | Growth of $10,000
| $12,868 | $8,833 | $9,718 | $28,563 |
Average annual total return
| 28.68% | -4.05% | -.57% | 11.07% |
Russell 1000 Growth Index | Growth of $10,000
| $12,975 | $7,446 | $7,692 | $24,129 |
Average annual total return
| 29.75% | -9.36% | -5.11% | 9.21% |
Capital Growth Portfolio
| | 1-Year | 3-Year | 5-Year | Life of Class* |
Class B
| Growth of $10,000
| $12,651 | $7,181 | $8,704 | $12,626 |
Average annual total return
| 26.51% | -10.45% | -2.74% | 3.58% |
S&P 500 Index | Growth of $10,000
| $12,868 | $8,833 | $9,718 | $14,436 |
Average annual total return
| 28.68% | -4.05% | -.57% | 5.74% |
Russell 1000 Growth Index | Growth of $10,000
| $12,975 | $7,446 | $7,692 | $10,669 |
Average annual total return
| 29.75% | -9.36% | -5.11% | 1.08% |
The growth of $10,000 is cumulative.
* The Portfolio commenced selling Class B shares on May 12, 1997. Index returns begin May 31, 1997.Information concerning portfolio holdings of the Portfolio as of a month end is available upon request no earlier than 15 days after the month end. Please call 1-800-778-1482.
Investment Portfolio as of December 31, 2003 |
|
Capital Growth Portfolio
| Shares
| Value ($) |
|
|
Common Stocks 96.7% |
Consumer Discretionary 15.0%
|
Automobiles 1.3%
|
Harley-Davidson, Inc.
| 190,300
| 9,044,959 |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure 2.3%
|
International Game Technology
| 305,100
| 10,892,070
|
YUM! Brands, Inc.*
| 167,000
| 5,744,800
|
| 16,636,870 |
Media 5.7%
|
Comcast Corp. "A"*
| 257,800
| 8,063,984
|
McGraw-Hill, Inc.
| 100,500
| 7,026,960
|
Omnicom Group, Inc.
| 117,700
| 10,278,741
|
Time Warner, Inc.*
| 458,400
| 8,246,616
|
Viacom, Inc. "B"
| 169,800
| 7,535,724
|
| 41,152,025 |
Multiline Retail 2.7%
|
Kohl's Corp.*
| 137,700
| 6,188,238
|
Target Corp.
| 344,600
| 13,232,640
|
| 19,420,878 |
Specialty Retail 3.0%
|
Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc.*
| 113,600
| 4,924,560
|
Home Depot, Inc.
| 112,950
| 4,008,596
|
Lowe's Companies, Inc.
| 104,200
| 5,771,638
|
Staples, Inc.*
| 246,000
| 6,715,800
|
| 21,420,594 |
Consumer Staples 10.2%
|
Beverages 2.8%
|
Coca-Cola Co.
| 132,100
| 6,704,075
|
PepsiCo, Inc.
| 283,000
| 13,193,460
|
| 19,897,535 |
Food & Drug Retailing 3.6%
|
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
| 352,000
| 18,673,600
|
Walgreen Co.
| 203,600
| 7,406,968
|
| 26,080,568 |
Household Products 3.8%
|
Colgate-Palmolive Co.
| 275,500
| 13,788,775
|
Procter & Gamble Co.
| 134,100
| 13,393,908
|
| 27,182,683 |
Energy 6.8%
|
Energy Equipment & Services 4.4%
|
Baker Hughes, Inc.
| 188,100
| 6,049,296
|
Nabors Industries Ltd.*
| 288,400
| 11,968,600
|
Noble Corp.*
| 82,800
| 2,962,584
|
Schlumberger Ltd.
| 203,000
| 11,108,160
|
| 32,088,640 |
Oil & Gas 2.4%
|
ConocoPhillips
| 119,400
| 7,829,058
|
EOG Resources, Inc.
| 200,900
| 9,275,553
|
| 17,104,611 |
Financials 11.1%
|
Banks 1.2%
|
Bank of America Corp.
| 107,500
| 8,646,225 |
Consumer Finance 1.3%
|
American Express Co.
| 189,400
| 9,134,762 |
Capital Markets 0.8%
|
State Street Corp.
| 105,200
| 5,478,816 |
Diversified Financials 5.8%
|
Citigroup, Inc.
| 285,133
| 13,840,355
|
Fannie Mae
| 174,200
| 13,075,452
|
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
| 34,700
| 3,425,931
|
Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc.
| 45,000
| 3,474,900
|
Morgan Stanley
| 143,200
| 8,286,984
|
| 42,103,622 |
Insurance 2.0%
|
AFLAC, Inc.
| 48,700
| 1,761,966
|
American International Group, Inc.
| 189,402
| 12,553,564
|
| 14,315,530 |
Health Care 20.3%
|
Biotechnology 3.6%
|
Amgen, Inc.*
| 29,700
| 1,835,460
|
Genentech, Inc.*
| 179,300
| 16,777,101
|
Gilead Sciences, Inc.*
| 127,200
| 7,395,408
|
| 26,007,969 |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies 4.2%
|
Baxter International, Inc.
| 214,500
| 6,546,540
|
Boston Scientific Corp.*
| 102,800
| 3,778,928
|
Medtronic, Inc.
| 251,600
| 12,230,276
|
Zimmer Holdings, Inc.*
| 109,890
| 7,736,256
|
| 30,292,000 |
Health Care Providers & Services 1.6%
|
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.
| 196,700
| 11,444,006 |
Pharmaceuticals 10.9%
|
Abbott Laboratories
| 319,500
| 14,888,700
|
Eli Lilly & Co.
| 177,900
| 12,511,707
|
Johnson & Johnson
| 372,100
| 19,222,686
|
Merck & Co., Inc.
| 123,400
| 5,701,080
|
Pfizer, Inc.
| 728,575
| 25,740,555
|
| 78,064,728 |
Industrials 6.9%
|
Aerospace & Defense 2.2%
|
United Technologies Corp.
| 171,300
| 16,234,101 |
Air Freight & Logistics 0.9%
|
FedEx Corp.
| 93,700
| 6,324,750 |
Industrial Conglomerates 3.8%
|
3M Co.
| 73,000
| 6,207,190
|
General Electric Co.
| 688,100
| 21,317,338
|
| 27,524,528 |
Information Technology 24.3%
|
Communications Equipment 2.9%
|
Cisco Systems, Inc.*
| 844,400
| 20,510,476 |
Computers & Peripherals 4.4%
|
Dell, Inc.*
| 110,400
| 3,749,184
|
EMC Corp.*
| 868,100
| 11,215,852
|
International Business Machines Corp.
| 182,000
| 16,867,760
|
| 31,832,796 |
IT Consulting & Services 1.2%
|
Fiserv, Inc.*
| 223,400
| 8,826,534 |
Semiconductor Equipment & Products 8.4%
|
Applied Materials, Inc.*
| 512,900
| 11,514,605
|
Intel Corp.
| 851,100
| 27,405,420
|
Linear Technology Corp.
| 207,100
| 8,712,697
|
Texas Instruments, Inc.
| 430,400
| 12,645,152
|
| 60,277,874 |
Software 7.4%
|
BEA Systems, Inc.*
| 122,300
| 1,504,290
|
Electronic Arts, Inc.*
| 228,600
| 10,922,508
|
Microsoft Corp.
| 992,300
| 27,327,942
|
Oracle Corp.*
| 437,600
| 5,776,320
|
Symantec Corp.*
| 101,400
| 3,513,510
|
VERITAS Software Corp.*
| 110,600
| 4,109,896
|
| 53,154,466 |
Materials 0.7%
|
Chemicals
|
Ecolab, Inc.
| 197,700
| 5,411,049 |
Telecommunication Services 1.4%
|
Diversified Telecommunication Services 0.6%
|
Verizon Communications, Inc.
| 122,500
| 4,297,300 |
Wireless Telecommunication Services 0.8%
|
AT&T Wireless Services, Inc.*
| 699,400
| 5,588,206 |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $640,554,758)
| 695,499,101 |
|
Cash Equivalents 3.3% |
Scudder Cash Management QP Trust, 1.11% (b) (Cost $23,866,579)
| 23,866,579
| 23,866,579 |
Total Investment Portfolio - 100.0% (Cost $664,421,337) (a)
| 719,365,680 |
* Non-income producing security.(a) The cost for federal income tax purposes was $665,180,071. At December 31, 2003, net unrealized appreciation for all securities based on tax cost was $54,185,609. This consisted of aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all securities in which there was an excess of value over tax cost of $118,262,845 and aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all securities in which there was an excess of tax cost over value of $64,077,236(b) Scudder Cash Management QP Trust is also managed by Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc. The rate shown is the annualized seven-day yield at period end.Purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) for the year ended December 31, 2003, aggregated $79,891,393 and $78,035,417, respectively.
At December 31, 2003, the Capital Growth Portfolio had a net tax basis capital loss carryforward of approximately $204,259,000 which may be applied against any realized net taxable capital gains of each succeeding year until fully utilized or until December 31, 2009 ($18,038,000), December 31, 2010 ($121,030,000) and December 31, 2011 ($65,191,000), the respective expiration dates, whichever occurs first.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Capital Growth Portfolio
Statement of Assets and Liabilities as of December 31, 2003 |
Assets
|
Investments:
Investments in securities, at value (cost $640,554,758) | $ 695,499,101 |
Investment in Scudder Cash Management QP Trust (cost $23,866,579) | 23,866,579 |
Total investments in securities, at value (cost $664,421,337)
| 719,365,680 |
Cash
| 10,000 |
Dividends receivable
| 531,266 |
Interest receivable
| 22,655 |
Receivable for Portfolio shares sold
| 961,943 |
Other assets
| 15,023 |
Total assets
| 720,906,567 |
Liabilities
|
Payable for Portfolio shares redeemed
| 66,249 |
Accrued management fee
| 271,170 |
Other accrued expenses and payables
| 90,762 |
Total liabilities
| 428,181 |
Net assets, at value
| $ 720,478,386 |
Net Assets
|
Net assets consist of: Undistributed net investment income
| 3,640,130 |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments
| 54,944,343 |
Accumulated net realized gain (loss)
| (205,017,514) |
Paid-in capital
| 866,911,427 |
Net assets, at value
| $ 720,478,386 |
Class A Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share ($705,308,823 / 48,332,734 outstanding shares of beneficial interest, no par value, unlimited number of shares authorized)
| $ 14.59 |
Class B Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share ($15,169,563 / 1,044,792 outstanding shares of beneficial interest, no par value, unlimited number of shares authorized)
| $ 14.52 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Operations for the year ended December 31, 2003 |
Investment Income
|
Income: Dividends
| $ 6,801,038 |
Interest - Scudder Cash Management QP Trust
| 201,548 |
Total Income
| 7,002,586 |
Expenses: Management fee
| 2,927,691 |
Custodian fees
| 40,601 |
Accounting fees
| 108,362 |
Distribution service fees (Class B)
| 18,025 |
Record keeping fees (Class B)
| 7,139 |
Auditing
| 24,406 |
Legal
| 26,548 |
Trustees' fees and expenses
| 17,520 |
Reports to shareholders
| 13,764 |
Other
| 31,642 |
Total expenses, before expense reductions
| 3,215,698 |
Expense reductions
| (34) |
Total expenses, after expense reductions
| 3,215,664 |
Net investment income (loss)
| 3,786,922 |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investment Transactions
|
Net realized gain (loss) from investments
| (13,492,454) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period on investments
| 159,146,770 |
Net gain (loss) on investment transactions
| 145,654,316 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations
| $ 149,441,238 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets
| Years Ended December 31, |
2003 | 2002 |
Operations: Net investment income (loss)
| $ 3,786,922 | $ 2,627,537 |
Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions
| (13,492,454) | (158,812,793) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investment transactions during the period
| 159,146,770 | (93,657,671) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations
| 149,441,238 | (249,842,927) |
Distributions to shareholders from: Net investment income: Class A
| (2,595,329) | (2,359,009) |
Class B
| (8,219) | (321) |
Portfolio share transactions: Class A Proceeds from shares sold
| 99,262,252 | 157,255,646 |
Reinvestment of distributions
| 2,595,329 | 2,359,009 |
Cost of shares redeemed
| (99,434,360) | (215,777,844) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Class A share transactions
| 2,423,221 | (56,163,189) |
Class B Proceeds from shares sold
| 13,042,500 | 524,737 |
Reinvestment of distributions
| 8,219 | 321 |
Cost of shares redeemed
| (598,220) | (117,694) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Class B share transactions
| 12,452,499 | 407,364 |
Increase (decrease) in net assets
| 161,713,410 | (307,958,082) |
Net assets at beginning of period
| 558,764,976 | 866,723,058 |
Net assets at end of period (including undistributed net investment income of $3,640,130 and $2,456,756, respectively)
| $ 720,478,386 | $ 558,764,976 |
Other Information
|
Class A Shares outstanding at beginning of period
| 48,337,865 | 52,934,260 |
Shares sold
| 7,881,425 | 11,277,302 |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions
| 211,174 | 160,695 |
Shares redeemed
| (8,097,730) | (16,034,392) |
Net increase (decrease) in Portfolio shares
| (5,131) | (4,596,395) |
Shares outstanding at end of period
| 48,332,734 | 48,337,865 |
Class B Shares outstanding at beginning of period
| 77,608 | 43,484 |
Shares sold
| 1,011,277 | 43,275 |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions
| 670 | 22 |
Shares redeemed
| (44,763) | (9,173) |
Net increase (decrease) in Portfolio shares
| 967,184 | 34,124 |
Shares outstanding at end of period
| 1,044,792 | 77,608 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Capital Growth Portfolio
Class A
Years Ended December 31, | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 |
Selected Per Share Data
|
Net asset value, beginning of period
| $ 11.54 | $ 16.36 | $ 23.07 | $ 29.13 | $ 23.95 |
Income (loss) from investment operations: Net investment incomea
| .08 | .05 | .05 | .08 | .10 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions
| 3.03 | (4.82) | (4.21) | (2.63) | 7.64 |
Total from investment operations | 3.11 | (4.77) | (4.16) | (2.55) | 7.74 |
Less distributions from: Net investment income
| (.06) | (.05) | (.08) | (.07) | (.07) |
Net realized gains on investment transactions
| - | - | (2.47) | (3.44) | (2.49) |
Total distributions | (.06) | (.05) | (2.55) | (3.51) | (2.56) |
Net asset value, end of period
| $ 14.59 | $ 11.54 | $ 16.36 | $ 23.07 | $ 29.13 |
Total Return (%)
| 26.89 | (29.18) | (19.36) | (9.90) | 35.23 |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data
|
Net assets, end of period ($ millions)
| 705 | 558 | 866 | 1,126 | 1,254 |
Ratio of expenses before expense reductions (%)
| .51 | .51 | .52c | .49 | .49 |
Ratio of expenses after expense reductions (%)
| .51 | .51 | .50c | .49 | .49 |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) (%)
| .61 | .38 | .27 | .30 | .43 |
Portfolio turnover rate (%)
| 13 | 25 | 33 | 55 | 66 |
Class B
Years Ended December 31, | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 |
Selected Per Share Data
|
Net asset value, beginning of period
| $ 11.49 | $ 16.29 | $ 23.00 | $ 29.05 | $ 23.92 |
Income (loss) from investment operations: Net investment incomea
| .03 | .02 | .00b | .01 | .04 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions
| 3.02 | (4.81) | (4.21) | (2.62) | 7.62 |
Total from investment operations | 3.05 | (4.79) | (4.21) | (2.61) | 7.66 |
Less distributions from: Net investment income
| (.02) | (.01) | (.03) | - | (.04) |
Net realized gains on investment transactions
| - | - | (2.47) | (3.44) | (2.49) |
Total distributions | (.02) | (.01) | (2.50) | (3.44) | (2.53) |
Net asset value, end of period
| $ 14.52 | $ 11.49 | $ 16.29 | $ 23.00 | $ 29.05 |
Total Return (%)
| 26.51 | (29.37) | (19.64) | (10.13) | 34.88 |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data
|
Net assets, end of period ($ millions)
| 15 | .89 | .71 | 1.16 | 1.28 |
Ratio of expenses before expense reductions (%)
| .87 | .76 | .77c | .74 | .74 |
Ratio of expenses after expense reductions (%)
| .87 | .76 | .75c | .74 | .74 |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) (%)
| .25 | .13 | .02 | .05 | .18 |
Portfolio turnover rate (%)
| 13 | 25 | 33 | 55 | 66 |
aBased on average shares outstanding during the period.b Less than $.005 per sharec The ratios of operating expenses excluding costs incurred in connection with a fund complex reorganization before and after expense reductions were ..50% and .50%, and .75% and .75% for Class A and Class B, respectively.Management Summary December 31, 2003 |
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21st Century Growth Portfolio
Scudder 21st Century Growth Portfolio posted a total return of 30.87% (Class A shares, unadjusted for contract charges) for the 12 months ended December 31, 2003. Please see the following page for standardized performance as of December 31, 2003. Within the small-cap universe, a low-quality effect occurred, whereby the smallest of the small caps - - the heavily discounted nonearners - drove most of the Russell 2000 Growth Index's annual 48.54% return; these securities outperformed the larger, more investable small-cap securities - the stocks we hold in the portfolio.
From a sector standpoint, consumer staples was the only sector represented within the portfolio that produced better relative performance than the benchmark, while stock selection in health care and consumer discretionary delivered the biggest negative blows relative to the benchmark.
As evidenced by the portfolio's strong absolute performance, the majority of stocks in the portfolio rang in solid returns. Electronic components maker Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. was a top-contributing stock. On the flip side, the bottom three detractors were securities we inherited from the previous investment team. As we repositioned the portfolio in the early part of 2003, we decided to exit these stocks, which had steeply declined, and redeploy the assets.
Going into the new year, we worked closely as a team to position the portfolio to benefit from the continuing economic recovery. While some segments of the small-cap market have reached fair value, we continue to find individual investment opportunities at good valuations through our bottom-up stock selection process.
Audrey M.T. Jones
Samuel A. Dedio
Doris R. Klug
Portfolio Managers
All performance shown is historical and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value fluctuate with changing market conditions so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth more or less then their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. The product's most recent month-end performance will be available on scudder.com as of 3/31/04. Performance doesn't reflect charges and fees ("contract charges") associated with the separate account that invests in the portfolio or any variable life insurance policy or variable annuity contract for which the portfolio is an investment option. These charges and fees will reduce returns.
Risk Considerations
This portfolio is subject to stock market risk. Stocks of small companies involve greater risk, as they often have limited product lines, markets or financial resources and may be exposed to more erratic and abrupt market movements than securities of larger, more established companies. Please read this portfolio's prospectus for specific details regarding its investments and risk profile.
The Russell 2000 Growth Index is an unmanaged capitalization-weighted measure of 2,000 of the smallest capitalized US companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values. Index returns assume reinvested dividends and, unlike portfolio returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. It is not possible to invest directly into an index.
Portfolio management market commentary is as of December 31, 2003, and may not come to pass. This information is subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions.Performance Summary December 31, 2003 |
|
21st Century Growth Portfolio
All performance shown is historical and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value fluctuate with changing market conditions so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth more or less then their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. The product's most recent month-end performance will be available on scudder.com as of 3/31/04. Performance doesn't reflect charges and fees ("contract charges") associated with the separate account that invests in the portfolio or any variable life insurance policy or variable annuity contract for which the portfolio is an investment option. These charges and fees will reduce returns.
This Portfolio is subject to stock market risk. Stocks of small companies involve greater risk, as they often have limited product lines, markets or financial resources and may be exposed to more erratic and abrupt market movements than securities of larger, more established companies. Please read this Portfolio's prospectus for specific details regarding its investments and risk profile
Growth of an Assumed $10,000 Investment |
[] 21st Century Growth Portfolio - Class A* [] Russell 2000 Growth Index
|
 | | The Russell 2000 Growth Index is an unmanaged capitalization-weighted measure of 2,000 of the smallest capitalized US companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values. Index returns assume reinvested dividends and, unlike Portfolio returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. It is not possible to invest directly into an index. |
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Comparative Results (as of December 31, 2003) |
21st Century Growth Portfolio*
| | 1-Year | 3-Year | Life of Portfolio |
Class A
| Growth of $10,000
| $13,087 | $5,899 | $8,088 |
Average annual total return
| 30.87% | -16.13% | -4.45% |
Class B
| Growth of $10,000
| $13,039 | $5,871 | $7,969 |
Average annual total return
| 30.39% | -16.27% | -4.75% |
Russell 2000 Growth Index | Growth of $10,000
| $14,854 | $9,403 | $9,754 |
Average annual total return
| 48.54% | -2.03% | -.53% |
The growth of $10,000 is cumulative.
* The Portfolio commenced operations on May 3, 1999. Index returns begin April 30,1999. Total returns for the 3-year and Life of Portfolio periods for Class A and B shares would have been lower if the Portfolio's expenses were not maintained.Information concerning portfolio holdings of the Portfolio as of a month end is available upon request no earlier than 15 days after the month end. Please call 1-800-778-1482.
Investment Portfolio as of December 31, 2003 |
|
21st Century Growth Portfolio
| Shares
| Value ($) |
|
|
Common Stocks 90.7% |
Consumer Discretionary 14.4%
|
Auto Components 2.3%
|
Keystone Automotive Industries, Inc.*
| 52,300
| 1,326,328 |
Automobiles 0.9%
|
Thor Industries, Inc.
| 8,700
| 489,114 |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure 6.5%
|
Multimedia Games, Inc.*
| 12,900
| 530,190
|
Panera Bread Co. "A"*
| 19,000
| 751,070
|
RARE Hospitality International, Inc.*
| 23,150
| 565,786
|
Shuffle Master, Inc.*
| 29,200
| 1,010,904
|
The Cheesecake Factory, Inc.*
| 19,100
| 840,973
|
| 3,698,923 |
Specialty Retail 3.7%
|
Cost Plus, Inc.*
| 11,800
| 483,800
|
Hancock Fabrics, Inc.
| 45,100
| 653,048
|
Jos. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc.* (b)
| 28,000
| 971,320
|
| 2,108,168 |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods 1.0%
|
Gildan Activewear, Inc.*
| 18,100
| 558,928 |
Consumer Staples 4.1%
|
Food & Drug Retailing
|
Performance Food Group Co.*
| 23,100
| 835,527
|
United Natural Foods, Inc.*
| 41,200
| 1,479,492
|
| 2,315,019 |
Energy 3.5%
|
Energy Equipment & Services 2.5%
|
FMC Technologies, Inc.*
| 26,000
| 605,800
|
Unit Corp.*
| 34,500
| 812,475
|
| 1,418,275 |
Oil & Gas 1.0%
|
Western Gas Resources, Inc.
| 12,100
| 571,725 |
Financials 7.9%
|
Diversified Financials 6.5%
|
Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.*
| 14,100
| 981,219
|
Jefferies Group, Inc.
| 34,800
| 1,149,096
|
Labranche & Co., Inc. (b)
| 42,800
| 499,476
|
National Financial Partners Corp.
| 18,600
| 512,430
|
The First Marblehead Corp.*
| 23,700
| 518,556
|
| 3,660,777 |
Insurance 1.4%
|
Scottish Re Group Ltd.
| 14,400
| 299,232
|
Triad Guaranty, Inc.*
| 10,200
| 513,570
|
| 812,802 |
Health Care 16.3%
|
Biotechnology 9.8%
|
Connetics Corp.*
| 61,900
| 1,124,104
|
Digene Corp.*
| 24,900
| 998,490
|
Exact Sciences Corp.*
| 87,900
| 889,548
|
Martek Biosciences Corp.*
| 25,800
| 1,676,226
|
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.*
| 15,700
| 856,278
|
| 5,544,646 |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies 3.6%
|
ICU Medical, Inc.* (b)
| 30,700
| 1,052,396
|
Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corp.*
| 15,800
| 452,354
|
Ocular Sciences, Inc.*
| 19,100
| 548,361
|
| 2,053,111 |
Health Care Providers & Services 0.9%
|
Apria Healthcare Group, Inc.*
| 16,800
| 478,296 |
Pharmaceuticals 2.0%
|
NPS Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*
| 37,300
| 1,146,602 |
Industrials 7.5%
|
Airlines 2.7%
|
Frontier Airlines, Inc.*
| 36,600
| 521,916
|
SkyWest, Inc.
| 55,200
| 1,000,224
|
| 1,522,140 |
Commercial Services & Supplies 1.9%
|
CoStar Group, Inc.*
| 26,300
| 1,096,184 |
Electrical Equipment 0.9%
|
General Cable Corp.*
| 59,400
| 484,110 |
Road & Rail 1.1%
|
Heartland Express, Inc.
| 25,064
| 606,298 |
Transportation Infrastructure 0.9%
|
Overnite Corp.*
| 23,100
| 525,525 |
Information Technology 32.7%
|
Communications Equipment 3.9%
|
Adaptec, Inc.*
| 155,700
| 1,374,831
|
NetScreen Technologies, Inc.*
| 34,300
| 848,925
|
| 2,223,756 |
Computers & Peripherals 3.9%
|
Dot Hill Systems Corp.*
| 83,300
| 1,261,995
|
Synaptics, Inc.*
| 62,900
| 942,242
|
| 2,204,237 |
Electronic Equipment & Instruments 4.6%
|
Identix, Inc.*
| 124,321
| 553,229
|
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.*
| 90,200
| 2,065,580
|
| 2,618,809 |
Internet Software & Services 1.4%
|
iPass, Inc.*
| 50,500
| 809,515 |
Semiconductor Equipment & Products 9.9%
|
AMIS Holdings, Inc.*
| 55,100
| 1,007,228
|
Applied Micro Circuits Corp.*
| 204,900
| 1,225,302
|
ATMI, Inc.*
| 34,500
| 798,330
|
Exar Corp.*
| 28,500
| 486,780
|
Micrel, Inc.*
| 32,100
| 500,118
|
Semtech Corp.*
| 24,600
| 559,158
|
Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates, Inc.*
| 23,300
| 1,017,977
|
| 5,594,893 |
Software 9.0%
|
Interwoven, Inc.*
| 131,650
| 1,664,056
|
Macromedia, Inc.*
| 26,800
| 478,112
|
NetIQ Corp.*
| 140,000
| 1,855,000
|
Universal Technical Institute, Inc.*
| 37,400
| 1,122,000
|
| 5,119,168 |
Materials 1.5%
|
Chemicals 0.6%
|
Compass Minerals International, Inc.*
| 24,300
| 347,004 |
Containers & Packaging 0.9%
|
Packaging Corp. of America
| 24,200
| 529,012 |
Other 2.8%
|
iShares Russell 2000 Growth (b)
| 26,500
| 1,570,390 |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $44,696,650)
| 51,433,755 |
|
Cash Equivalents 9.3% |
Daily Assets Fund Institutional, 1.05% (c) (d)
| 3,324,175
| 3,324,175
|
Scudder Cash Management QP Trust, 1.11% (e)
| 1,978,895
| 1,978,895
|
Total Cash Equivalents (Cost $5,303,070)
| 5,303,070 |
Total Investment Portfolio - 100.0% (Cost $49,999,720) (a)
| 56,736,825 |
* Non-income producing security.(a) The cost for federal income tax purposes was $50,054,453. At December 31, 2003, net unrealized appreciation for all securities based on tax cost was $6,682,372. This consisted of aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all securities in which there was an excess of value over tax cost of $8,365,410 and aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all securities in which there was an excess of tax cost over value of $1,683,038.(b) All or a portion on these securities were on loan (see Notes to Financial Statements). The value of all securities loaned at December 31, 2003 amounted to $3,197,708, which is 6.0% of total net assets.(c) Daily Assets Fund Institutional, an affiliated fund, is managed by Deutsche Asset Management, Inc. The rate shown is the annualized seven-day yield at period end.(d) Represents collateral held in connection with securities lending.(e) Scudder Cash Management QP Trust is also managed by Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc. The rate shown is the annualized seven-day yield at period end.Purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) for the year ended December 31, 2003, aggregated $54,790,742 and $44,888,925, respectively.
At December 31, 2003, the 21st Century Growth Portfolio had a net tax basis capital loss carryforward of approximately $26,784,000 which may be applied against any realized net taxable capital gains of each succeeding year until fully utilized or until December 31, 2008 ($1,217,000), December 31, 2009 ($12,192,000), December 31, 2010 ($9,220,000) and December 31, 2011 ($4,155,000), the respective expiration dates, whichever occurs first.
In addition, from November 1, 2003 through December 31, 2003, the Fund incurred approximately $269,000 of net realized capital losses. As permitted by tax regulations, the Fund intends to elect to defer these losses and treat them as arising in the fiscal year ending December 31, 2004.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
21st Century Growth Portfolio
Statement of Assets and Liabilities as of December 31, 2003 |
Assets
|
Investments:
Investments in securities, at value (cost $44,696,650) | $ 51,433,755 |
Investment in Daily Assets Fund Institutional (cost $3,324,175)* | 3,324,175 |
Investment in Scudder Cash Management QP Trust (cost $1,978,895) | 1,978,895 |
Total investments in securities, at value (cost $49,999,720)
| 56,736,825 |
Cash
| 10,000 |
Receivable for investments sold
| 219,132 |
Dividends receivable
| 12,598 |
Interest receivable
| 1,596 |
Receivable for Portfolio shares sold
| 48,004 |
Other assets
| 1,761 |
Total assets
| 57,029,916 |
Liabilities
|
Payable upon return of securities loaned
| 3,324,175 |
Payable for Portfolio shares redeemed
| 144,599 |
Accrued management fee
| 37,775 |
Other accrued expenses and payables
| 61,854 |
Total liabilities
| 3,568,403 |
Net assets, at value
| $ 53,461,513 |
Net Assets
|
Net assets consist of: Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investment securities
| 6,737,105 |
Accumulated net realized gain (loss)
| (27,108,049) |
Paid-in capital
| 73,832,457 |
Net assets, at value
| $ 53,461,513 |
Net Asset Value
|
Class A Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share ($47,530,480 / 9,918,991 outstanding shares of beneficial interest, no par value, unlimited number of shares authorized)
| $ 4.79 |
Class B Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share ($5,931,033 / 1,256,244 outstanding shares of beneficial interest, no par value, unlimited number of shares authorized)
| $ 4.72 |
* Represents collateral on securities loaned.The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Operations for the year ended December 31, 2003 |
Investment Income
|
Income: Dividends
| $ 84,348 |
Interest - Scudder Cash Management QP Trust
| 31,973 |
Total Income
| 116,321 |
Expenses: Management fee
| 367,279 |
Custodian fees
| 19,649 |
Accounting fees
| 44,980 |
Distribution service fees (Class B)
| 6,246 |
Record keeping fees (Class B)
| 3,503 |
Auditing
| 35,501 |
Legal
| 13,923 |
Trustees' fees and expenses
| 3,649 |
Reports to shareholders
| 11,225 |
Other
| 3,776 |
Total expenses, before expense reductions
| 509,731 |
Expense reductions
| (116) |
Total expenses, after expense reductions
| 509,615 |
Net investment income (loss)
| (393,294) |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investment Transactions
|
Net realized gain (loss) from investments
| 940,146 |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period on investments
| 10,800,560 |
Net gain (loss) on investment transactions
| 11,740,706 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations
| $ 11,347,412 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets
| Years Ended December 31, |
2003 | 2002 |
Operations: Net investment income (loss)
| $ (393,294) | $ (343,895) |
Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions
| 940,146 | (13,981,457) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investment transactions during the period
| 10,800,560 | (7,611,269) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations
| 11,347,412 | (21,936,621) |
Portfolio share transactions: Class A Proceeds from shares sold
| 16,045,090 | 21,627,664 |
Cost of shares redeemed
| (12,701,118) | (10,758,573) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Class A share transactions
| 3,343,972 | 10,869,091 |
Class B Proceeds from shares sold
| 5,228,477 | 171,863 |
Cost of shares redeemed
| (130,839) | (6,118) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Class B share transactions
| 5,097,638 | 165,745 |
Increase (decrease) in net assets
| 19,789,022 | (10,901,785) |
Net assets at beginning of period
| 33,672,491 | 44,574,276 |
Net assets at end of period
| $ 53,461,513 | $ 33,672,491 |
Other Information
|
Class A Shares outstanding at beginning of period
| 9,153,467 | 7,152,255 |
Shares sold
| 3,849,909 | 4,412,802 |
Shares redeemed
| (3,084,385) | (2,411,590) |
Net increase (decrease) in Portfolio shares
| 765,524 | 2,001,212 |
Shares outstanding at end of period
| 9,918,991 | 9,153,467 |
Class B Shares outstanding at beginning of period
| 44,351 | 101 |
Shares sold
| 1,245,969 | 45,909 |
Shares redeemed
| (34,076) | (1,659) |
Net increase (decrease) in Portfolio shares
| 1,211,893 | 44,250 |
Shares outstanding at end of period
| 1,256,244 | 44,351 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
21st Century Growth Portfolio
Class A
Years Ended December 31, | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999a |
Selected Per Share Data
|
Net asset value, beginning of period
| $ 3.66 | $ 6.23 | $ 8.12 | $ 10.55 | $ 6.00b |
Income (loss) from investment operations: Net investment income (loss)c
| (.04) | (.04) | (.04) | (.11) | (.04) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions
| 1.17 | (2.53) | (1.85) | (2.20) | 4.59 |
Total from investment operations | 1.13 | (2.57) | (1.89) | (2.31) | 4.55 |
Less distributions from: Net realized gains on investment transactions
| - | - | - | (.12) | - |
Net asset value, end of period
| $ 4.79 | $ 3.66 | $ 6.23 | $ 8.12 | $ 10.55 |
Total Return (%)
| 30.87 | (41.25) | (23.28)d | (22.39)d | 75.83d** |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data
|
Net assets, end of period ($ millions)
| 48 | 34 | 45 | 26 | 15 |
Ratio of expenses before expense reductions (%)
| 1.19 | 1.11 | 1.17e | 1.35 | 2.90* |
Ratio of expenses after expense reductions (%)
| 1.19 | 1.11 | 1.15e | 1.29 | 1.50* |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) (%)
| (.91) | (.88) | (.64) | (1.06) | (.95)* |
Portfolio turnover rate (%)
| 113 | 72 | 103 | 109 | 61 |
Class B
Years Ended December 31, | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999a |
Selected Per Share Data
|
Net asset value, beginning of period
| $ 3.62 | $ 6.15 | $ 8.04 | $ 10.51 | $ 6.00b |
Income (loss) from investment operations: Net investment income (loss)c
| (.06) | (.05) | (.06) | (.13) | (.06) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions
| 1.16 | (2.48) | (1.83) | (2.22) | 4.57 |
Total from investment operations | 1.10 | (2.53) | (1.89) | (2.35) | 4.51 |
Less distributions from: Net realized gains on investment transactions
| - | - | - | (.12) | - |
Net asset value, end of period
| $ 4.72 | $ 3.62 | $ 6.15 | $ 8.04 | $ 10.51 |
Total Return (%)
| 30.39 | (41.14) | (23.51)d | (22.79)d | 75.17d** |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data
|
Net assets, end of period ($ millions)
| 6 | .16 | -*** | -*** | -*** |
Ratio of expenses before expense reductions (%)
| 1.59 | 1.36 | 1.42e | 1.60 | 3.15* |
Ratio of expenses after expense reductions (%)
| 1.59 | 1.36 | 1.40e | 1.54 | 1.75* |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) (%)
| (1.31) | (1.13) | (.89) | (1.31) | (1.20)* |
Portfolio turnover rate (%)
| 113 | 72 | 103 | 109 | 61 |
a For the period May 3, 1999 (commencement of operations) to December 31, 1999.b Original capital.cBased on average shares outstanding during the period.d Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced.e The ratios of operating expenses excluding costs incurred in connection with a fund complex reorganization before and after expense reductions were 1.16% and 1.15%, and 1.41% and 1.40% for Class A and Class B, respectively.* Annualized** Not annualized*** Net assets less than one millionManagement Summary December 31, 2003 |
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Global Discovery Portfolio
Stronger economic growth and investors' declining aversion to risk seemed to be the reasons for the rally among small-cap growth stocks during 2003. This was a substantial positive for the portfolio's absolute performance. During the period, its total return was 49.09% for (Class A shares, unadjusted for contract charges). Please see the following page for standardized performance as of December 31, 2003. The portfolio outperformed the 47.44% return of its benchmark, the Citigroup World Equity EMI.
Performance was helped by our strong stock selection within financials. The portfolio's top holding - Anglo Irish Bank Corp., PLC - reported 37% annual earnings growth for its fiscal year ended in September, capping a year of strong stock price performance for the company. We added to the portfolio's position in financials during the second half, particularly Asian banks and real estate companies that are positioned to capitalize on the region's growth. Health care was the second-largest contributor to performance. We liked the sector for several reasons: a favorable demographic backdrop, its independence from broader economic trends and its wealth of innovative companies. Selection in the consumer discretionary sector also helped. On the negative side, the portfolio's conservative positioning within the technology sector - where we favored larger, service-oriented companies over more aggressive names - caused the performance of our tech holdings to trail the benchmark during the first nine months of the year.
On a regional basis, the portfolio remained overweight in Europe throughout the year. We reduced its weighting in North America, but added in the Pacific Rim and allowed its weighting in Latin America to increase by virtue of price appreciation.
Joseph Axtell
Portfolio Manager
All performance shown is historical and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value fluctuate with changing market conditions so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth more or less then their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. The product's most recent month-end performance will be available on scudder.com as of 3/31/04. Performance doesn't reflect charges and fees ("contract charges") associated with the separate account that invests in the portfolio or any variable life insurance policy or variable annuity contract for which the portfolio is an investment option. These charges and fees will reduce returns.
Risk Considerations
This portfolio is subject to stock market risk. Investing in foreign securities presents certain unique risks not associated with domestic investments, such as currency fluctuations, political and economic changes and market risks. Additionally, stocks of small-sized companies involve greater risk as they often have limited product lines, markets or financial resources and may be sensitive to erratic and abrupt market movements more so than securities of larger, more-established companies. All of these factors may result in greater share price volatility. Please read this portfolio's prospectus for specific details regarding its investments and risk profile.
The Citigroup World Equity Extended Market Index (Citigroup World Equity EMI), formerly Salomon Smith Barney World Equity Extended Market Index, is an unmanaged index of small-capitalization stocks within 22 countries around the globe. Index returns assume reinvested dividends and, unlike portfolio returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. It is not possible to invest directly into an index.
Portfolio management market commentary is as of December 31, 2003, and may not come to pass. This information is subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions.Performance Summary December 31, 2003 |
|
Global Discovery Portfolio
All performance shown is historical and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value fluctuate with changing market conditions so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth more or less then their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. The product's most recent month-end performance will be available on scudder.com as of 3/31/04. Performance doesn't reflect charges and fees ("contract charges") associated with the separate account that invests in the portfolio or any variable life insurance policy or variable annuity contract for which the portfolio is an investment option. These charges and fees will reduce returns.
This portfolio is subject to stock market risk. Investing in foreign securities presents certain unique risks not associated with domestic investments, such as currency fluctuations, political and economic changes and market risks. Additionally, stocks of small-sized companies involve greater risk as they often have limited product lines, markets, or financial resources and may be sensitive to erratic and abrupt market movements more so than securities of larger, more-established companies. All of these factors may result in greater share price volatility. Please read this Portfolio's prospectus for specific details regarding its investments and risk profile.
Growth of an Assumed $10,000 Investment |
[] Global Discovery Portfolio - Class A* [] Citigroup World Equity EMI
|
 | | Citigroup World Equity Extended Market Index (formerly known as Salomon Smith Barney World Equity Extended Market Index) is an unmanaged small capitalization stock universe of 22 countries. Index returns assume reinvested dividends and, unlike Portfolio returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. It is not possible to invest directly into an index. |
Yearly periods ended December 31 | | |
Comparative Results (as of December 31, 2003) |
Global Discovery Portfolio
| | 1-Year | 3-Year | 5-Year | Life of Portfolio* |
Class A
| Growth of $10,000
| $14,909 | $9,007 | $14,151 | $19,537 |
Average annual total return
| 49.09% | -3.43% | 7.19% | 9.13% |
Citigroup World Equity EMI | Growth of $10,000
| $14,744 | $12,026 | $14,377 | $16,831 |
Average annual total return
| 47.44% | 6.34% | 7.53% | 7.01% |
Global Discovery Portfolio
| | 1-Year | 3-Year | 5-Year | Life of Class** |
Class B
| Growth of $10,000
| $14,877 | $8,923 | $13,979 | $18,519 |
Average annual total return
| 48.77% | -3.73% | 6.93% | 9.69% |
Citigroup World Equity EMI | Growth of $10,000
| $14,744 | $12,026 | $14,377 | $17,050 |
Average annual total return
| 47.44% | 6.34% | 7.53% | 8.32% |
The growth of $10,000 is cumulative.
* The Portfolio commenced operations on May 1,1996. Index returns begin April 30, 1996. Total returns for the Life of Portfolio period for Class A shares would have been lower if the Portfolio's expenses were not maintained.** The Portfolio commenced selling Class B shares on May 2, 1997. Index returns begin April 30, 1997. Total returns for the Life of Class period for Class B shares would have been lower if the Portfolio's expenses were not maintained.Information concerning portfolio holdings of the Portfolio as of a month end is available upon request no earlier than 15 days after the month end. Please call 1-800-778-1482.
Investment Portfolio as of December 31, 2003 |
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Global Discovery Portfolio
| Shares
| Value ($) |
|
|
Common Stocks 98.8% |
Australia 1.6%
|
Macquarie Bank Ltd.
| 82,511
| 2,206,877
|
QBE Insurance Group Ltd.
| 124,940
| 996,120
|
(Cost $1,782,595)
| 3,202,997 |
|
Bermuda 0.9%
|
Alea Group Holdings SA*
| 166,865
| 764,210
|
Midland Realty Holdings Ltd.
| 3,674,600
| 1,005,754
|
(Cost $1,553,445)
| 1,769,964 |
|
Brazil 2.0%
|
Aracruz Celulose SA (Preferred) (ADR)
| 80,000
| 2,803,200
|
Empresa Brasiliera de Aeronautica SA (Preferred) (ADR)
| 29,718
| 1,041,022
|
(Cost $2,528,974)
| 3,844,222 |
|
Czech Republic 0.6%
|
Cesky Telecom AS (Cost $1,052,888)
| 110,000
| 1,250,170 |
Denmark 0.6%
|
Group 4 Falck AS (Cost $1,351,699)
| 55,500
| 1,134,519 |
Finland 0.6%
|
TietoEnator Oyj (Cost $738,051)
| 41,700
| 1,138,443 |
France 4.3%
|
Autoroutes du Sud de la France
| 77,328
| 2,587,818
|
Camaieu
| 22,545
| 1,744,379
|
Flamel Technologies SA (ADR)*
| 77,300
| 2,070,867
|
JC Decaux SA*
| 123,654
| 2,016,176
|
(Cost $6,274,911)
| 8,419,240 |
|
Germany 8.3%
|
Deutsche Boerse AG
| 87,222
| 4,756,971
|
Fresenius Medical Care AG
| 91,721
| 6,508,235
|
Puma AG
| 18,000
| 3,170,414
|
Stada Arzneimittel AG
| 30,422
| 1,882,312
|
(Cost $8,846,956)
| 16,317,932 |
|
Greece 4.6%
|
Alpha Bank AE
| 126,000
| 3,798,155
|
Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Co. SA
| 100,200
| 2,085,060
|
Greek Organization of Football Prognostics
| 108,500
| 1,567,065
|
Public Power Corp.
| 11,100
| 273,712
|
Titan Cement Co.
| 31,500
| 1,287,981
|
(Cost $7,071,098)
| 9,011,973 |
|
Hong Kong 1.9%
|
Kingboard Chemical Holdings Ltd.
| 935,900
| 1,440,523
|
Wing Hang Bank Ltd.
| 389,000
| 2,314,805
|
(Cost $3,553,884)
| 3,755,328 |
|
India 0.5%
|
Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd. (Cost $933,256)
| 40,800
| 982,169 |
Ireland 9.5%
|
Anglo Irish Bank Corp., PLC
| 739,508
| 11,638,997
|
Irish Continental Group PLC
| 66,760
| 898,701
|
Irish Life & Permanent PLC
| 120,759
| 1,944,665
|
Jurys Doyle Hotel Group PLC
| 236,050
| 2,880,654
|
Ryanair Holdings PLC*
| 169,500
| 1,405,305
|
(Cost $5,695,783)
| 18,768,322 |
|
Japan 6.9%
|
AEON Credit Services Co., Ltd.
| 40,600
| 1,727,579
|
AEON Mall Co., Ltd.*
| 60,000
| 1,843,576
|
JAFCO Co., Ltd.
| 22,000
| 1,724,767
|
Nidec Corp.
| 37,400
| 3,562,402
|
Olympus Optical Co., Ltd.
| 132,000
| 2,857,542
|
Sumitomo Realty & Development Co., Ltd.
| 199,000
| 1,749,125
|
(Cost $12,084,371)
| 13,464,991 |
|
Korea 0.6%
|
Korea Information Service, Inc. (Cost $979,428)
| 35,000
| 1,159,329 |
Netherlands 4.2%
|
Chicago Bridge & Iron Co., NV (ADR)
| 68,900
| 1,991,210
|
IHC Caland NV
| 55,685
| 3,012,465
|
Vedior NV
| 208,958
| 3,259,839
|
(Cost $6,400,885)
| 8,263,514 |
|
Norway 0.6%
|
Tandberg ASA* (Cost $751,909)
| 150,300
| 1,103,690 |
Russia 0.9%
|
Mobile Telesystems (ADR) (Cost $638,167)
| 22,000
| 1,821,600 |
Spain 1.7%
|
Actividades de Construccion y Servicios SA
| 34,800
| 1,694,360
|
Amadeus Global Travel Distribution SA "A"
| 251,400
| 1,628,875
|
(Cost $3,005,295)
| 3,323,235 |
|
Sweden 1.3%
|
Eniro AB
| 201,400
| 1,930,995
|
Micronic Laser Systems AB*
| 60,700
| 704,284
|
(Cost $1,958,448)
| 2,635,279 |
|
Switzerland 0.5%
|
Micronas Semiconductor Holdings AG (Foreign Registered) (Cost $1,028,882)
| 24,500
| 1,045,936 |
Taiwan 1.8%
|
Compal Electronics, Inc.
| 1,259,000
| 1,724,404
|
Siliconware Precision Industries Co.*
| 1,691,000
| 1,733,337
|
(Cost $3,429,574)
| 3,457,741 |
|
Thailand 0.6%
|
Bangkok Bank PLC (Foreign Registered)* (Cost $1,033,810)
| 418,400
| 1,214,223 |
United Kingdom 5.5%
|
Aegis Group PLC
| 1,220,793
| 2,152,480
|
ARM Holdings PLC*
| 754,679
| 1,731,512
|
ICON PLC (ADR)*
| 27,900
| 1,216,440
|
Misys PLC
| 297,575
| 1,125,071
|
Taylor Nelson Sofres PLC
| 587,083
| 2,180,333
|
Viridian Group PLC
| 172,578
| 1,702,463
|
Wood Group (John) PLC
| 303,284
| 729,690
|
(Cost $12,765,578)
| 10,837,989 |
|
United States 38.8%
|
Advance Auto Parts, Inc.*
| 12,500
| 1,017,500
|
Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. "A"*
| 32,900
| 1,791,734
|
Alkermes, Inc.*
| 61,100
| 824,850
|
Applied Micro Circuits Corp.*
| 236,600
| 1,414,868
|
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
| 51,800
| 1,682,982
|
Brinker International, Inc.*
| 108,500
| 3,597,860
|
Caremark Rx, Inc.*
| 161,500
| 4,090,795
|
Carter's, Inc.*
| 34,800
| 885,660
|
Celgene Corp.*
| 42,200
| 1,899,844
|
Cephalon, Inc.*
| 12,000
| 580,920
|
Chico's FAS, Inc.*
| 45,600
| 1,684,920
|
Diebold, Inc.
| 40,500
| 2,181,735
|
Energy East Corp.
| 115,400
| 2,584,960
|
EOG Resources, Inc.
| 32,200
| 1,486,674
|
Fiserv, Inc.*
| 105,100
| 4,152,501
|
FTI Consulting, Inc.*
| 84,750
| 1,980,607
|
Garmin Ltd.
| 23,400
| 1,274,832
|
GTECH Holdings Corp.
| 39,900
| 1,974,651
|
Harman International Industries, Inc.
| 42,800
| 3,166,344
|
Harris Interactive, Inc.*
| 147,700
| 1,225,910
|
Invitrogen Corp.*
| 38,200
| 2,674,000
|
Lam Research Corp.*
| 46,700
| 1,508,410
|
Legg Mason, Inc.
| 93,600
| 7,224,048
|
Mercury Interactive Corp.*
| 50,200
| 2,441,728
|
NetScreen Technologies, Inc.*
| 34,600
| 856,350
|
NPS Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*
| 32,600
| 1,002,124
|
Open Solutions, Inc.*
| 5,600
| 98,392
|
Pharmaceutical Resources, Inc.*
| 54,900
| 3,576,735
|
Rowan Companies, Inc.*
| 44,300
| 1,026,431
|
Spinnaker Exploration Co.*
| 29,400
| 948,738
|
St. Jude Medical, Inc.*
| 48,900
| 3,000,015
|
Symbol Technologies, Inc.
| 121,593
| 2,053,706
|
The First Marblehead Corp.*
| 85,900
| 1,879,492
|
Thoratec Corp.*
| 53,300
| 693,433
|
THQ, Inc.*
| 96,100
| 1,625,051
|
Waters Corp.*
| 65,800
| 2,181,928
|
Zions Bancorp.
| 65,400
| 4,010,982
|
(Cost $60,537,210)
| 76,301,710 |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $145,997,097)
| 194,224,516 |
|
Cash Equivalents 1.2% |
Scudder Cash Management QP Trust, 1.11% (b) (Cost $2,348,140)
| 2,348,140
| 2,348,140 |
Total Investment Portfolio - 100.0% (Cost $148,345,237) (a)
| 196,572,656 |
At December 31, 2003, the Global Discovery Portfolio had the following industry diversification:Industry | Value | | Percent |
Financials
| $ 50,639,752 | | 25.7 |
Information Technology
| 34,175,482 | | 17.4 |
Health Care
| 33,860,282 | | 17.2 |
Consumer Discretionary
| 32,470,172 | | 16.5 |
Industrials
| 23,637,626 | | 12.1 |
Materials
| 5,531,704 | | 2.8 |
Utilities
| 4,561,135 | | 2.3 |
Energy
| 4,191,533 | | 2.1 |
Telecommunication Services
| 3,071,770 | | 1.6 |
Consumer Staples
| 2,085,060 | | 1.1 |
Total Common Stock
| 194,224,516 | | 98.8 |
Cash Equivalent
| 2,348,140 | | 1.2 |
Total Investment Portfolio
| $ 196,572,656 | | 100.0% |
* Non-income producing security.(a) The cost for federal income tax purposes was $148,937,699. At December 31, 2003, net unrealized appreciation for all securities based on tax cost was $47,634,957. This consisted of aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all securities in which there was an excess of value over tax cost of $54,687,527 and aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all securities in which there was an excess of tax cost over value of $7,052,570.(b) Scudder Cash Management QP Trust is also managed by Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc. The rate shown is the annualized seven-day yield at period end.Purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) for the year ended December 31, 2003, aggregated $70,616,625 and $59,745,786, respectively.
At December 31, 2003, the Global Discovery Portfolio had a net tax basis capital loss carryforward of approximately $55,714,000 which may be applied against any realized net taxable capital gains of each succeeding year until fully utilized or until December 31, 2009 ($24,864,000), December 31, 2010 ($25,620,000) and December 31, 2011 ($5,230,000), the respective expiration dates, whichever occurs first.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Global Discovery Portfolio
Statement of Assets and Liabilities as of December 31, 2003 |
Assets
|
Investments:
Investments in securities, at value (cost $145,997,097) | $ 194,224,516 |
Investment in Scudder Cash Management QP Trust (cost $2,348,140) | 2,348,140 |
Total investments in securities, at value (cost $148,345,237)
| 196,572,656 |
Dividends receivable
| 188,038 |
Interest receivable
| 2,679 |
Receivable for Portfolio shares sold
| 146,617 |
Foreign taxes recoverable
| 63,325 |
Total assets
| 196,973,315 |
Liabilities
|
Payable for Portfolio shares redeemed
| 654,918 |
Accrued management fee
| 165,774 |
Other accrued expenses and payables
| 109,872 |
Total liabilities
| 930,564 |
Net assets, at value
| $ 196,042,751 |
Net Assets
|
Net assets consist of: Undistributed net investment income
| 396,318 |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: Investments
| 48,227,419 |
Foreign currency related transactions
| 10,817 |
Accumulated net realized gain (loss)
| (56,268,304) |
Paid-in capital
| 203,676,501 |
Net assets, at value
| $ 196,042,751 |
Class A Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share ($182,824,114 / 17,610,512 outstanding shares of beneficial interest, no par value, unlimited number of shares authorized)
| $ 10.38 |
Class B Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share ($13,218,637 / 1,289,405 outstanding shares of beneficial interest, no par value, unlimited number of shares authorized)
| $ 10.25 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Operations for the year ended December 31, 2003 |
Investment Income
|
Income: Dividends (net of foreign taxes withheld of $149,215)
| $ 2,087,630 |
Interest - Scudder Cash Management QP Trust
| 100,006 |
Total Income
| 2,187,636 |
Expenses: Management fee
| 1,456,437 |
Custodian fees
| 93,298 |
Accounting fees
| 125,625 |
Distribution service fees (Class B)
| 19,924 |
Record keeping fees (Class B)
| 899 |
Auditing
| 33,729 |
Legal
| 8,530 |
Trustees' fees and expenses
| 8,175 |
Reports to shareholders
| 21,138 |
Other
| 13,662 |
Total expenses
| 1,781,417 |
Net investment income (loss)
| 406,219 |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investment Transactions
|
Net realized gain (loss) from: Investments
| (3,503,176) |
Foreign currency related transactions
| 1,605 |
| (3,501,571) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period on: Investments
| 65,108,960 |
Foreign currency related transactions
| (467) |
| 65,108,493 |
Net gain (loss) on investment transactions
| 61,606,922 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations
| $ 62,013,141 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets
| Years Ended December 31, |
2003 | 2002 |
Operations: Net investment income (loss)
| $ 406,219 | $ (52,872) |
Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions
| (3,501,571) | (22,711,667) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investment transactions during the period
| 65,108,493 | (9,589,493) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations
| 62,013,141 | (32,354,032) |
Distributions to shareholders from: Net investment income: Class A
| (133,861) | - |
Portfolio share transactions: Class A Proceeds from shares sold
| 36,495,865 | 66,936,815 |
Reinvestment of distributions
| 133,861 | - |
Cost of shares redeemed
| (33,146,972) | (65,055,875) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Class A share transactions
| 3,482,754 | 1,880,940 |
Class B Proceeds from shares sold
| 6,497,655 | 616,165 |
Cost of shares redeemed
| (1,234,627) | (1,766,874) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Class B share transactions
| 5,263,028 | (1,150,709) |
Increase (decrease) in net assets
| 70,625,062 | (31,623,801) |
Net assets at beginning of period
| 125,417,689 | 157,041,490 |
Net assets at end of period (including undistributed net investment income of $396,318 and $122,354, respectively)
| $ 196,042,751 | $ 125,417,689 |
Other Information
|
Class A Shares outstanding at beginning of period
| 17,358,587 | 17,267,802 |
Shares sold
| 4,275,233 | 8,265,963 |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions
| 18,413 | - |
Shares redeemed
| (4,041,721) | (8,175,178) |
Net increase (decrease) in Portfolio shares
| 251,925 | 90,785 |
Shares outstanding at end of period
| 17,610,512 | 17,358,587 |
Class B Shares outstanding at beginning of period
| 645,610 | 795,058 |
Shares sold
| 796,263 | 84,878 |
Shares redeemed
| (152,468) | (234,326) |
Net increase (decrease) in Portfolio shares
| 643,795 | (149,448) |
Shares outstanding at end of period
| 1,289,405 | 645,610 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Global Discovery Portfolio
Class A
Years Ended December 31, | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 |
Selected Per Share Data
|
Net asset value, beginning of period
| $ 6.97 | $ 8.70 | $ 11.76 | $ 13.18 | $ 8.04 |
Income (loss) from investment operations: Net investment income (loss)a
| .02 | (.00)* | (.00)* | (.03) | (.06) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions
| 3.40 | (1.73) | (2.87) | (.62) | 5.30 |
Total from investment operations | 3.42 | (1.73) | (2.87) | (.65) | 5.24 |
Less distributions from: Net investment income
| (.01) | - | - | (.11) | - |
Net realized gains on investment transactions
| - | - | (.19) | (.66) | (.10) |
Total distributions | (.01) | - | (.19) | (.77) | (.10) |
Net asset value, end of period
| $ 10.38 | $ 6.97 | $ 8.70 | $ 11.76 | $ 13.18 |
Total Return (%)
| 49.09 | (19.89) | (24.59) | (5.29) | 65.88 |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data
|
Net assets, end of period ($ millions)
| 183 | 121 | 150 | 159 | 71 |
Ratio of expenses before expense reductions (%)
| 1.18 | 1.19 | 1.23b | 1.28 | 1.63 |
Ratio of expenses after expense reductions (%)
| 1.18 | 1.19 | 1.22b | 1.28 | 1.63 |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) (%)
| .28 | (.03) | .00c | (.25) | (.66) |
Portfolio turnover rate (%)
| 41 | 47 | 56 | 66 | 70 |
Class B
Years Ended December 31, | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 |
Selected Per Share Data
|
Net asset value, beginning of period
| $ 6.89 | $ 8.62 | $ 11.69 | $ 13.11 | $ 8.01 |
Income (loss) from investment operations: Net investment income (loss)a
| .00* | (.02) | (.02) | (.07) | (.08) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions
| 3.36 | (1.71) | (2.86) | (.61) | 5.28 |
Total from investment operations | 3.36 | (1.73) | (2.88) | (.68) | 5.20 |
Less distributions from: Net investment income
| - | - | - | (.08) | - |
Net realized gains on investment transactions
| - | - | (.19) | (.66) | (.10) |
Total distributions | - | - | (.19) | (.74) | (.10) |
Net asset value, end of period
| $ 10.25 | $ 6.89 | $ 8.62 | $ 11.69 | $ 13.11 |
Total Return (%)
| 48.77 | (20.07) | (24.96) | (5.42) | 65.63 |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data
|
Net assets, end of period ($ millions)
| 13 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 7 |
Ratio of expenses before expense reductions (%)
| 1.43 | 1.44 | 1.48b | 1.53 | 1.88 |
Ratio of expenses after expense reductions (%)
| 1.43 | 1.44 | 1.47b | 1.53 | 1.88 |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) (%)
| .03 | (.28) | (.25) | (.52) | (.91) |
Portfolio turnover rate (%)
| 41 | 47 | 56 | 66 | 70 |
a Based on average shares outstanding during the period.b The ratios of operating expenses excluding costs incurred in connection with a fund complex reorganization before and after expense reductions were 1.22% and 1.22%, and 1.47% and 1.47% for Class A and Class B, respectively.c Less than .005%* Less than $.005 per shareManagement Summary December 31, 2003 |
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International Portfolio
Stock markets worldwide rallied during 2003 on the strength of a recovery in the global economy. The favorable environment helped the portfolio's total return of 27.75% (Class A shares, unadjusted for contract charges). Please see the following page for standardized performance as of December 31, 2003. However, the portfolio lagged the 39.42% return of its benchmark, the MSCI EAFE® + Canada Index. The most important factor in its underperformance was the fact that lower-quality companies - those with substantial debt and unsustainable business models in which we do not invest - performed exceptionally well. In addition, the portfolio's large-cap bias was a negative given the substantial outperformance of small-cap stocks.
The principle detractor to performance on a sector basis was the portfolio's position in financials, where it avoids the type of highly indebted and lower-quality companies that outperformed in 2003. Other detractors included our position in Japanese consumer stocks - which were hurt by the rising yen - and stock selection within technology. Positive contributions came from the materials sector - particularly metals and mining companies that are benefiting from higher commodities prices - and industrials.
We hold a positive view on Asia, which we believe will benefit from stronger global growth and a weaker US dollar. Asia appears to be offering increasingly fertile ground for investment ideas due to its wealth of growth opportunities and the fact the companies have higher levels of free cash flow than they have had for many years. We are more cautious on Europe, where the euro's rise may hinder economic growth.
Alex Tedder Clare Gray
Lead Manager Marc J. Slendebroek
Co-Managers
All performance shown is historical and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value fluctuate with changing market conditions so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth more or less then their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. The product's most recent month-end performance will be available on scudder.com as of 3/31/04. Performance doesn't reflect charges and fees ("contract charges") associated with the separate account that invests in the portfolio or any variable life insurance policy or variable annuity contract for which the portfolio is an investment option. These charges and fees will reduce returns.
Risk Considerations
This portfolio is subject to stock market risk. Investing in foreign securities presents certain unique risks not associated with domestic investments, such as currency fluctuation, political and economic changes and market risks. This may result in greater share price volatility. Please read this portfolio's prospectus for specific details regarding its investments and risk profile.
The Morgan Stanley Capital International Europe, Australasia and Far East + Canada Index (MSCI EAFE® + Canada) is an unmanaged, capitalization-weighted measure of stock markets in Europe, Australia, the Far East and Canada. Index returns assume reinvested dividends and, unlike portfolio returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. It is not possible to invest directly into an index.
Portfolio management market commentary is as of December 31, 2003, and may not come to pass. This information is subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions.Performance Summary December 31, 2003 |
|
International Portfolio
All performance shown is historical and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value fluctuate with changing market conditions so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth more or less then their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. The product's most recent month-end performance will be available on scudder.com as of 3/31/04. Performance doesn't reflect charges and fees ("contract charges") associated with the separate account that invests in the portfolio or any variable life insurance policy or variable annuity contract for which the portfolio is an investment option. These charges and fees will reduce returns.
This Portfolio is subject to stock market risk. Investing in foreign securities presents certain unique risks not associated with domestic investments, such as currency fluctuation, political and economic changes and market risks. This may result in greater share price volatility. Please read this Portfolio's prospectus for specific details regarding its investments and risk profile.
Growth of an Assumed $10,000 Investment |
[] International Portfolio - Class A [] MSCI EAFE® + Canada Index
|
 | | The Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) Europe, Australasia, the Far East (EAFE7reg;) + Canada Index is an unmanaged capitalization-weighted measure of stock markets in Europe, Australia, the Far East and Canada. Index returns assume reinvested dividends net of withholding tax and, unlike Portfolio returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. It is not possible to invest directly into an index. |
Yearly periods ended December 31 | | |
Comparative Results (as of December 31, 2003) |
International Portfolio
| | 1-Year | 3-Year | 5-Year | 10-Year |
Class A
| Growth of $10,000
| $12,775 | $7,211 | $8,724 | $14,256 |
Average annual total return
| 27.75% | -10.33% | -2.69% | 3.61% |
MSCI EAFE® + Canada Index | Growth of $10,000
| $13,942 | $9,227 | $10,226 | $15,883 |
Average annual total return
| 39.42% | -2.64% | .45% | 4.74% |
International Portfolio
| | 1-Year | 3-Year | 5-Year | Life of Class* |
Class B
| Growth of $10,000
| $12,752 | $7,180 | $8,644 | $10,461 |
Average annual total return
| 27.52% | -10.45% | -2.87% | .68% |
MSCI EAFE® + Canada Index | Growth of $10,000
| $13,942 | $9,227 | $10,226 | $11,764 |
Average annual total return
| 39.42% | -2.64% | .45% | 2.50% |
The growth of $10,000 is cumulative.
* The Portfolio commenced selling Class B shares on May 8, 1997. Index returns begin May 31, 1997.Information concerning portfolio holdings of the Portfolio as of a month end is available upon request no earlier than 15 days after the month end. Please call 1-800-778-1482.
Investment Portfolio as of December 31, 2003 |
|
International Portfolio
| Shares
| Value ($) |
|
|
Common Stocks 98.4% |
Australia 1.1%
|
Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd.
| 190,452
| 2,532,633
|
Westpac Banking Corp., Ltd.
| 259,697
| 3,123,344
|
(Cost $4,388,330)
| 5,655,977 |
|
Brazil 1.2%
|
Companhia Vale do Rio Doce (ADR) (Cost $2,764,156)
| 98,702
| 5,774,067 |
Czech Republic 0.4%
|
Cesky Telecom AS (GDR)* (Cost $1,607,540)
| 170,110
| 1,929,864 |
Denmark 1.3%
|
A P Moller - Maersk A/S "B" (Cost $6,722,899)
| 930
| 6,693,078 |
Finland 1.1%
|
Nokia Oyj (ADR)
| 136,100
| 2,313,700
|
Stora Enso Oyj "R"
| 236,850
| 3,182,438
|
(Cost $4,312,389)
| 5,496,138 |
|
France 7.5%
|
Aventis SA
| 14,750
| 972,386
|
Compagnie de Saint-Gobain*
| 73,587
| 3,593,024
|
Credit Agricole SA*
| 213,809
| 5,092,044
|
Dassault Systemes SA
| 107,469
| 4,889,078
|
Scheider Electric SA
| 55,571
| 3,628,532
|
Total SA
| 82,033
| 15,212,530
|
Vivendi Universal SA*
| 166,500
| 4,036,559
|
(Cost $26,525,215)
| 37,424,153 |
|
Germany 11.5%
|
Allianz AG (Registered)*
| 86,800
| 10,929,050
|
Altana AG
| 43,200
| 2,589,775
|
BASF AG
| 131,577
| 7,379,644
|
Deutsche Telekom AG (Registered)*
| 359,827
| 6,568,656
|
E.ON AG
| 116,146
| 7,560,422
|
Metro AG
| 90,800
| 3,992,532
|
Muenchener Rueckversicherungs-Gesellschaft AG (Registered)
| 59,872
| 7,240,239
|
SAP AG
| 14,800
| 2,479,238
|
Siemens AG
| 109,207
| 8,724,480
|
(Cost $42,642,657)
| 57,464,036 |
|
Greece 1.2%
|
Alpha Bank AE
| 113,901
| 3,433,442
|
Public Power Corp.
| 111,300
| 2,744,521
|
(Cost $4,741,679)
| 6,177,963 |
|
Hong Kong 1.4%
|
BOC Hong Kong (Holdings) Ltd.
| 2,292,357
| 4,310,801
|
Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd. (REIT)
| 336,446
| 2,773,436
|
(Cost $6,322,140)
| 7,084,237 |
|
Hungary 0.6%
|
OTP Bank Rt. (GDR)* (Cost $2,047,286)
| 103,800
| 2,724,750 |
Ireland 0.5%
|
Bank of Ireland (Cost $1,869,046)
| 169,500
| 2,303,079 |
Italy 2.1%
|
Eni SpA
| 430,070
| 8,094,427
|
UniCredito Italiano SpA
| 452,240
| 2,435,163
|
(Cost $7,862,298)
| 10,529,590 |
|
Japan 19.1%
|
Bridgestone Corp.
| 264,000
| 3,542,123
|
Canon, Inc.
| 191,000
| 8,874,209
|
Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd.
| 220,145
| 3,084,900
|
Daiwa House Industry Co., Ltd.
| 221,000
| 2,345,810
|
FANUC Ltd.
| 59,700
| 3,568,659
|
Hoya Corp.
| 26,800
| 2,455,419
|
KDDI Corp.
| 632
| 3,613,110
|
Kirin Brewery Co., Ltd.
| 572,000
| 4,867,858
|
Mitsubishi Corp.
| 534,000
| 5,648,268
|
Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd.
| 410,000
| 3,695,344
|
Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.*
| 1,364
| 4,127,561
|
Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
| 40,000
| 2,156,425
|
Nippon Steel Corp.
| 1,413,371
| 3,026,772
|
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
| 631,957
| 7,202,191
|
Nomura Holdings, Inc.
| 411,180
| 6,986,997
|
Nomura Research Institute, Inc.*
| 23,000
| 2,237,896
|
NTT DoCoMo, Inc.
| 3,450
| 7,805,866
|
Ricoh Co., Ltd.
| 123,000
| 2,422,207
|
Sony Corp
| 59,016
| 2,038,635
|
Toyota Motor Corp.
| 340,400
| 11,473,445
|
UFJ Holdings, Inc.*
| 942
| 4,517,039
|
(Cost $81,509,605)
| 95,690,734 |
|
Korea 3.2%
|
LG Electronics, Inc.
| 71,300
| 3,503,715
|
POSCO
| 18,200
| 2,487,715
|
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
| 26,834
| 10,148,540
|
(Cost $11,455,165)
| 16,139,970 |
|
Mexico 0.9%
|
Grupo Financiero BBVA Bancomer SA de CV "B"*
| 2,853,540
| 2,439,358
|
Telefonos de Mexico SA de CV (ADR)
| 68,100
| 2,249,343
|
(Cost $4,441,006)
| 4,688,701 |
|
Netherlands 4.4%
|
ING Groep NV
| 339,657
| 7,901,196
|
Koninklijke Ahold NV*
| 681,666
| 5,179,931
|
Koninklijke (Royal) Philips Electronics NV
| 132,850
| 3,869,260
|
Reed Elsevier NV
| 118,330
| 1,466,380
|
TPG NV
| 164,570
| 3,844,837
|
(Cost $19,092,916)
| 22,261,604 |
|
Russia 1.0%
|
LUKOIL (ADR)
| 27,010
| 2,514,631
|
YUKOS (ADR)
| 61,100
| 2,566,200
|
(Cost $4,379,168)
| 5,080,831 |
|
South Africa 0.9%
|
Harmony Gold Mining Co., Ltd. (ADR) (Cost $4,219,591)
| 288,900
| 4,688,847 |
Spain 1.9%
|
Banco Popular Espanol SA
| 35,890
| 2,135,750
|
Telefonica SA
| 499,890
| 7,320,535
|
(Cost $6,123,838)
| 9,456,285 |
|
Sweden 0.9%
|
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson "B"* (Cost $2,996,584)
| 2,468,987
| 4,425,692 |
Switzerland 13.0%
|
ABB Ltd.
| 1,588,310
| 8,029,270
|
Credit Suisse Group
| 356,270
| 12,997,837
|
Nestle SA (Registered)
| 41,234
| 10,272,762
|
Novartis AG (Registered)
| 170,065
| 7,699,065
|
Roche Holding AG
| 91,750
| 9,228,261
|
Swiss Re (Registered)
| 57,716
| 3,885,581
|
Syngenta AG
| 33,544
| 2,252,854
|
UBS AG (Registered)
| 155,927
| 10,648,244
|
(Cost $50,485,167)
| 65,013,874 |
|
Taiwan 1.6%
|
Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd. (ADR)
| 143,300
| 2,077,850
|
Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
| 553,098
| 2,174,923
|
MediaTek, Inc.
| 131,200
| 1,232,778
|
Mega Financial Holding Co., Ltd.
| 4,505,300
| 2,707,161
|
(Cost $7,849,490)
| 8,192,712 |
|
United Kingdom 21.6%
|
Anglo American PLC
| 196,700
| 4,239,080
|
AstraZeneca PLC
| 228,562
| 10,937,016
|
BAA PLC
| 313,195
| 2,775,079
|
BHP Billiton PLC
| 482,700
| 4,205,882
|
British Sky Broadcasting Group PLC*
| 282,573
| 3,546,876
|
Compass Group PLC
| 231,200
| 1,568,669
|
Daily Mail and General Trust "A"
| 112,800
| 1,327,255
|
GlaxoSmithKline PLC
| 271,806
| 6,211,965
|
Granada PLC
| 1,868,914
| 4,071,076
|
HBOS PLC
| 275,100
| 3,553,769
|
HSBC Holdings PLC
| 756,401
| 11,857,868
|
Kingfisher PLC
| 565,435
| 2,811,693
|
Lloyds TSB Group PLC
| 389,200
| 3,113,228
|
Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC
| 352,732
| 10,366,561
|
Scottish & Southern Energy PLC
| 384,976
| 4,626,033
|
Shell Transport & Trading Co., PLC
| 1,554,647
| 11,533,546
|
Smith & Nephew PLC
| 708,700
| 5,937,816
|
Vodafone Group PLC
| 6,317,127
| 15,621,740
|
(Cost $86,185,167)
| 108,305,152 |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $390,543,332)
| 493,201,334 |
|
Preferred Stock 0.9% |
Germany
|
Henkel KGaA (Cost $3,404,371)
| 54,217
| 4,229,047 |
|
Cash Equivalents 0.7% |
Scudder Cash Management QP Trust, 1.11% (b) (Cost $3,705,225)
| 3,705,225
| 3,705,225 |
Total Investment Portfolio - 100.0% (Cost $397,652,928) (a)
| 501,135,606 |
At December 31, 2003, the International Portfolio had the following industry diversification:Industry | Value ($) | | Percent (%) |
Financials
| 137,831,471 | | 27.5 |
Consumer Discretionary
| 56,796,221 | | 11.3 |
Industrials
| 49,590,128 | | 9.9 |
Telecommunication Services
| 47,186,964 | | 9.4 |
Information Technology
| 45,810,104 | | 9.2 |
Health Care
| 43,576,284 | | 8.7 |
Energy
| 39,921,334 | | 8.0 |
Materials
| 37,237,300 | | 7.4 |
Consumer Staples
| 24,549,599 | | 5.0 |
Utilities
| 14,930,976 | | 2.9 |
Total Common and Preferred Stocks
| 497,430,381 | | 99.3 |
Cash Equivalents
| 3,705,225 | | 0.7 |
Total Investment Portfolio
| $ 501,135,606 | | 100.0 |
* Non-income producing security.(a) The cost for federal income tax purposes was $402,666,632. At December 31, 2003, net unrealized appreciation for all securities based on tax cost was $98,468,974. This consisted of aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all securities in which there was an excess of value over tax cost of $100,624,023 and aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all securities in which there was an excess of tax cost over value of $2,155,049.(b) Scudder Cash Management QP Trust is also managed by Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc. The rate shown is the annualized seven-day yield at period end.Purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) for the year ended December 31, 2003, aggregated $497,943,054 and $510,838,757, respectively.
At December 31, 2003, the International Portfolio had a net tax basis capital loss carryforward of approximately $252,386,000 which may be applied against any realized net taxable capital gains of each succeeding year until fully utilized or until December 31, 2009 ($133,060,000), December 31, 2010 (105,374,000) and December 31, 2011 ($13,952,000), the respective expiration dates, whichever occurs first.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
International Portfolio
Statement of Assets and Liabilities as of December 31, 2003 |
Assets
|
Investments:
Investments in securities, at value (cost $393,947,703) | $ 497,430,381 |
Investment in Scudder Cash Management QP Trust (cost $3,705,225) | 3,705,225 |
Total investments in securities, at value (cost $397,652,928)
| 501,135,606 |
Cash
| 57,831 |
Foreign currency, at value (cost $8,070,188)
| 8,129,768 |
Dividends receivable
| 683,556 |
Interest receivable
| 2,488 |
Receivable for Portfolio shares sold
| 213,761 |
Foreign taxes recoverable
| 918,285 |
Total assets
| 511,141,295 |
Liabilities
|
Payable for Portfolio shares redeemed
| 1,063,077 |
Accrued management fee
| 362,666 |
Other accrued expenses and payables
| 293,825 |
Total liabilities
| 1,719,568 |
Net assets, at value
| $ 509,421,727 |
Net Assets
|
Net assets consist of: Undistributed net investment income
| 6,422,885 |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: Investments
| 103,482,678 |
Foreign currency related transactions
| 238,092 |
Accumulated net realized gain (loss)
| (257,399,619) |
Paid-in capital
| 656,677,691 |
Net assets, at value
| $ 509,421,727 |
Net Asset Value
|
Class A Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share ($485,428,087 / 58,747,179 outstanding shares of beneficial interest, no par value, unlimited number of shares authorized)
| $ 8.26 |
Class B Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share ($23,993,640 / 2,910,661 outstanding shares of beneficial interest, no par value, unlimited number of shares authorized)
| $ 8.24 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Operations for the year ended December 31, 2003 |
Investment Income
|
Income: Dividends (net of foreign taxes withheld of $1,414,693)
| $ 10,298,317 |
Interest - Scudder Cash Management QP Trust
| 31,131 |
Total Income
| 10,329,448 |
Expenses: Management fee
| 3,810,737 |
Custodian fees
| 330,267 |
Accounting fees
| 326,304 |
Distribution service fees (Class B)
| 35,650 |
Record keeping fees (Class B)
| 2,165 |
Auditing
| 28,039 |
Legal
| 20,404 |
Trustees' fees and expenses
| 13,827 |
Reports to shareholders
| 21,972 |
Other
| 23,172 |
Total expenses
| 4,612,537 |
Net investment income (loss)
| 5,716,911 |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investment Transactions
|
Net realized gain (loss) from: Investments (net of foreign taxes of $68,569)
| (5,176,331) |
Foreign currency related transactions
| 1,018,781 |
| (4,157,550) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period on: Investments
| 111,041,209 |
Foreign currency related transactions
| 149,155 |
| 111,190,364 |
Net gain (loss) on investment transactions
| 107,032,814 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations
| $ 112,749,725 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets
| Years Ended December 31, |
2003 | 2002 |
Operations: Net investment income (loss)
| $ 5,716,911 | $ 3,622,445 |
Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions
| (4,157,550) | (94,462,069) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investment transactions during the period
| 111,190,364 | 10,724,925 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations
| 112,749,725 | (80,114,699) |
Distributions to shareholders from: Net investment income: Class A
| (3,294,533) | (3,979,977) |
Class B
| (65,246) | (25,865) |
Portfolio share transactions: Class A Proceeds from shares sold
| 144,783,011 | 3,252,979,447 |
Reinvestment of distributions
| 3,294,533 | 3,979,977 |
Cost of shares redeemed
| (179,951,683) | (3,274,235,277) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Class A share transactions
| (31,874,139) | (17,275,853) |
Class B Proceeds from shares sold
| 13,693,862 | 6,033,545 |
Reinvestment of distributions
| 65,246 | 25,865 |
Cost of shares redeemed
| (1,831,157) | (544,773) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Class B share transactions
| 11,927,951 | 5,514,637 |
Increase (decrease) in net assets
| 89,443,758 | (95,881,757) |
Net assets at beginning of period
| 419,977,969 | 515,859,726 |
Net assets at end of period (including undistributed net investment income of $6,422,885 and $3,115,540, respectively)
| $ 509,421,727 | $ 419,977,969 |
Other Information
|
Class A Shares outstanding at beginning of period
| 63,268,457 | 63,646,512 |
Shares sold
| 21,527,511 | 423,618,009 |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions
| 522,046 | 507,650 |
Shares redeemed
| (26,570,835) | (424,503,714) |
Net increase (decrease) in Portfolio shares
| (4,521,278) | (378,055) |
Shares outstanding at end of period
| 58,747,179 | 63,268,457 |
Class B Shares outstanding at beginning of period
| 1,173,516 | 400,769 |
Shares sold
| 1,976,109 | 845,134 |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions
| 10,356 | 3,303 |
Shares redeemed
| (249,320) | (75,690) |
Net increase (decrease) in Portfolio shares
| 1,737,145 | 772,747 |
Shares outstanding at end of period
| 2,910,661 | 1,173,516 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
International Portfolio
Class A
Years Ended December 31, | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 |
Selected Per Share Data
|
Net asset value, beginning of period
| $ 6.52 | $ 8.05 | $ 14.26 | $ 20.34 | $ 14.56 |
Income (loss) from investment operations: Net investment incomea
| .09 | .05 | .06 | .08 | .12b |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions
| 1.70 | (1.52) | (3.97) | (4.24) | 7.17 |
Total from investment operations | 1.79 | (1.47) | (3.91) | (4.16) | 7.29 |
Less distributions from: Net investment income
| (.05) | (.06) | (.05) | (.09) | (.02) |
Net realized gains on investment transactions
| - | - | (2.25) | (1.83) | (1.49) |
Total distributions | (.05) | (.06) | (2.30) | (1.92) | (1.51) |
Net asset value, end of period
| $ 8.26 | $ 6.52 | $ 8.05 | $ 14.26 | $ 20.34 |
Total Return (%)
| 27.75 | (18.37) | (30.86) | (21.70) | 54.51 |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data
|
Net assets, end of period ($ millions)
| 485 | 412 | 513 | 720 | 874 |
Ratio of expenses before expense reductions (%)
| 1.05 | 1.03 | 1.01c | .96 | 1.03 |
Ratio of expenses after expense reductions (%)
| 1.05 | 1.03 | 1.00c | .96 | 1.03 |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) (%)
| 1.32 | .73 | .64 | .48 | .76 |
Portfolio turnover rate (%)
| 119 | 123 | 105 | 79 | 86 |
Class B
Years Ended December 31, | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 |
Selected Per Share Data
|
Net asset value, beginning of period
| $ 6.50 | $ 8.03 | $ 14.19 | $ 20.24 | $ 14.51 |
Income (loss) from investment operations: Net investment incomea
| .07 | .04 | .05 | .04 | .08b |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions
| 1.71 | (1.53) | (3.94) | (4.22) | 7.14 |
Total from investment operations | 1.78 | (1.49) | (3.89) | (4.18) | 7.22 |
Less distributions from: Net investment income
| (.04) | (.04) | (.02) | (.04) | - |
Net realized gains on investment transactions
| - | - | (2.25) | (1.83) | (1.49) |
Total distributions | (.04) | (.04) | (2.27) | (1.87) | (1.49) |
Net asset value, end of period
| $ 8.24 | $ 6.50 | $ 8.03 | $ 14.19 | $ 20.24 |
Total Return (%)
| 27.52 | (18.62) | (30.81) | (21.89) | 54.13 |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data
|
Net assets, end of period ($ millions)
| 24 | 8 | 3 | .77 | .69 |
Ratio of expenses before expense reductions (%)
| 1.32 | 1.28 | 1.26c | 1.21 | 1.28 |
Ratio of expenses after expense reductions (%)
| 1.32 | 1.28 | 1.25c | 1.21 | 1.28 |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) (%)
| 1.05 | .48 | .39 | .23 | .53 |
Portfolio turnover rate (%)
| 119 | 123 | 105 | 79 | 86 |
aBased on average shares outstanding during the period.b Net investment income per share includes non-recurring dividend income amounting to $.03 per share.c The ratios of operating expenses excluding costs incurred in connection with a fund complex reorganization before and after expense reductions were 1.00% and 1.00%, and 1.25% and 1.25% for Class A and Class B, respectively.Management Summary December 31, 2003 |
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Health Sciences Portfolio
The portfolio posted a strong positive return for the 12 months ended December 31, 2003. The portfolio's total return of 33.70% (Class A shares, unadjusted for contract charges) outpaced the 28.67% return of its primary benchmark, the S&P 500 index, as well as the 23.22% return of its secondary benchmark, the Goldman Sachs Healthcare Index. Please see the following page for standardized performance as of December 31, 2003. Both subsector allocation and security selection helped the portfolio outperform its benchmark, with the portfolio's stock picks in pharmaceuticals and biotechnology strongly outdistancing the benchmark.
During the period, many of the portfolio's small-cap biotechnology stocks fared well. Within biotechnology, we saw an acceleration in revenue growth this year and an increase in the number of companies achieving profitability. We also saw positive clinical results come out on many compelling new products. The portfolio's prescription benefits managers (PBMs) stocks provided a gain during the period. Although Caremark Rx's announced acquisition of another PBM company was viewed with initial skepticism, the stock rallied strongly. We view the combination of the two PBMs favorably and maintained a core position in Caremark Rx. We increased the portfolio's weighting in European pharmaceutical companies, a group that has fared much better than its US counterparts. We believe the new product pipeline is well stocked for these overseas companies, and we increased the portfolio's position in stocks such as Roche Holding AG, which performed well in 2003.
Hospital stocks hurt performance for the year, as this area was plagued by weak admission trends and higher bad-debt expenses.
We finally saw a Medicare prescription drug benefit signed into law. We view this event positively because we expect it to reduce uncertainty in the health care industry.
James E. Fenger
Leefin Lai
Co-Managers
Thomas Bucher
Consultant to the Portfolio
All performance shown is historical and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value fluctuate with changing market conditions so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth more or less then their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. The product's most recent month-end performance will be available on scudder.com as of 3/31/04.Performance doesn't reflect charges and fees ("contract charges") associated with the separate account that invests in the portfolio or any variable life insurance policy or variable annuity contract for which the portfolio is an investment option. These charges and fees will reduce returns.
Risk Considerations
This portfolio is subject to stock market risk. This portfolio is non-diversified and can take larger positions in fewer companies, increasing its overall potential risk. The portfolio may focus its investments on certain industry sectors, thereby increasing its vulnerability to any single industry or regulatory development. All of these factors may result in greater share price volatility. Please read this portfolio's prospectus for specific details regarding its investments and risk profile.
The Standard & Poor's 500 (S&P 500) index is a capitalization-weighted index of 500 stocks. The index is designed to measure performance of the broad domestic economy through changes in the aggregate market value of 500 stocks representing all major industries. Index returns assume reinvested dividends and, unlike portfolio returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. It is not possible to invest directly into an index.
The Goldman Sachs Healthcare Index is a market-capitalization-weighted index of 114 stocks designed to measure the performance of companies in the health care sector. Index returns assume reinvested dividends and, unlike portfolio returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. It is not possible to invest directly into an index.
Portfolio management market commentary is as of December 31, 2003, and may not come to pass. This information is subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions.Performance Summary December 31, 2003 |
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Health Sciences Portfolio
All performance shown is historical and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value fluctuate with changing market conditions so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth more or less then their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. The product's most recent month-end performance will be available on scudder.com as of 3/31/04. Performance doesn't reflect charges and fees ("contract charges") associated with the separate account that invests in the portfolio or any variable life insurance policy or variable annuity contract for which the portfolio is an investment option. These charges and fees will reduce returns.
This portfolio is subject to stock market risk. This portfolio is non-diversified and can take larger positions in fewer companies, increasing its overall potential risk. The portfolio may focus its investments on certain industry sectors, thereby increasing its vulnerability to any single industry or regulatory development. All of these factors may result in greater share price volatility. Please read this portfolio's prospectus for specific details regarding its investments and risk profile.
Growth of an Assumed $10,000 Investment |
[] Health Sciences Portfolio - Class A* [] S&P 500 Index [] Goldman Sachs Healthcare Index
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 | | The Standard & Poor's (S&P) 500 Index is a capitalization-weighted index of 500 stocks. The index is designed to measure performance of the broad domestic economy through changes in the aggregate market value of 500 stocks representing all major industries. The Goldman Sachs Healthcare Index is a market capitalization-weighted index of 114 stocks designed to measure the performance of companies in the health care sector. Index returns assume reinvested dividends and, unlike Portfolio returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. It is not possible to invest directly into an index. |
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Comparative Results (as of December 31, 2003) |
Health Sciences Portfolio
| | 1-Year | Life of Portfolio* |
Class A
| Growth of $10,000
| $13,370 | $10,950 |
Average annual total return
| 33.70% | 3.46% |
S&P 500 Index | Growth of $10,000
| $12,868 | $9,298 |
Average annual total return
| 28.68% | -2.69% |
Goldman Sachs Healthcare Index | Growth of $10,000
| $12,322 | $9,965 |
Average annual total return
| 23.22% | -.13% |
Health Sciences Portfolio
| | 1-Year | Life of Class** |
Class B
| Growth of $10,000
| $13,321 | $13,486 |
Average annual total return
| 33.21% | 22.06% |
S&P 500 Index | Growth of $10,000
| $12,868 | $11,543 |
Average annual total return
| 28.68% | 15.43% |
Goldman Sachs Healthcare Index | Growth of $10,000
| $12,322 | $11,931 |
Average annual total return
| 23.22% | 12.45% |
The growth of $10,000 is cumulative.
* The Portfolio commenced operations on May 1, 2001. Index returns begin April 30, 2001. Total returns would have been lower for the Life of Portfolio period for Class A shares if the Portfolio's expenses were not maintained.** The Portfolio commenced selling Class B shares on July 1, 2002. Index returns begin June 30, 2002.Information concerning portfolio holdings of the Portfolio as of a month end is available upon request no earlier than 15 days after the month end. Please call 1-800-778-1482.
Investment Portfolio as of December 31, 2003 |
|
Health Sciences Portfolio
| Shares
| Value ($) |
|
|
Common Stocks 88.9% |
Health Care 88.9%
|
Biotechnology 22.5%
|
Adolor Corp.*
| 63,300
| 1,267,266
|
Alkermes, Inc.*
| 49,700
| 670,950
|
Amgen, Inc.*
| 44,550
| 2,753,190
|
Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*
| 49,700
| 1,104,334
|
AtheroGenics, Inc.*
| 37,300
| 557,635
|
Atrix Laboratories, Inc.*
| 31,600
| 759,664
|
Biogen Idec, Inc.*
| 28,720
| 1,056,322
|
Celgene Corp.*
| 17,700
| 796,854
|
Cephalon, Inc.*
| 7,300
| 353,393
|
Gen-Probe, Inc.*
| 17,000
| 619,990
|
Genentech, Inc.*
| 27,400
| 2,563,818
|
Genzyme Corp. (General Division)*
| 38,900
| 1,919,326
|
Gilead Sciences, Inc.*
| 27,800
| 1,616,292
|
ILEX Oncology, Inc.*
| 72,300
| 1,536,375
|
Inspire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*
| 58,150
| 823,404
|
InterMune, Inc.*
| 42,200
| 977,352
|
Medicines Co.*
| 48,300
| 1,422,918
|
MedImmune, Inc.*
| 27,600
| 701,040
|
MGI Pharma, Inc.*
| 42,500
| 1,748,875
|
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.*
| 26,400
| 1,439,856
|
NPS Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*
| 33,600
| 1,032,864
|
Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*
| 28,200
| 796,086
|
Vicuron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*
| 27,100
| 505,415
|
| 27,023,219 |
Health Care Services 12.9%
|
Aetna, Inc.
| 11,500
| 777,170
|
AmerisourceBergen Corp.
| 18,800
| 1,055,620
|
Anthem, Inc.* (b)
| 27,900
| 2,092,500
|
Cardinal Health, Inc.
| 23,700
| 1,449,492
|
Caremark Rx, Inc.* (b)
| 130,100
| 3,295,433
|
McKesson Corp.
| 31,500
| 1,013,040
|
Medco Health Solutions, Inc.*
| 13,884
| 471,917
|
Omnicare, Inc.
| 20,400
| 823,956
|
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. (b)
| 46,000
| 2,676,280
|
WellPoint Health Networks, Inc.*
| 18,300
| 1,774,917
|
| 15,430,325 |
Hospital Management 2.1%
|
HCA, Inc.
| 45,200
| 1,941,792
|
Universal Health Services, Inc. "B"
| 10,000
| 537,200
|
| 2,478,992 |
Life Sciences Equipment 2.2%
|
Charles River Laboratories International, Inc.*
| 25,000
| 858,250
|
Fisher Scientific International, Inc.*
| 43,500
| 1,799,595
|
| 2,657,845 |
Medical Supply & Specialty 15.3%
|
Abbott Laboratories
| 72,100
| 3,359,860
|
Baxter International, Inc.
| 57,100
| 1,742,692
|
Becton, Dickinson and Co.
| 29,000
| 1,193,060
|
Biomet, Inc.
| 22,200
| 808,302
|
Boston Scientific Corp.*
| 48,000
| 1,764,480
|
Guidant Corp.
| 19,500
| 1,173,900
|
Interpore International, Inc.*
| 36,300
| 471,900
|
Johnson & Johnson
| 28,900
| 1,492,974
|
Medtronic, Inc.
| 28,800
| 1,399,968
|
Nobel Holdings AG
| 11,200
| 1,131,017
|
Smith & Nephew PLC
| 87,365
| 731,984
|
St. Jude Medical, Inc.*
| 30,100
| 1,846,635
|
Zimmer Holdings, Inc.*
| 18,100
| 1,274,240
|
| 18,391,012 |
Pharmaceuticals 33.9%
|
Alcon, Inc.
| 23,200
| 1,404,528
|
Allergan, Inc.
| 19,100
| 1,467,071
|
Altana AG*
| 17,483
| 1,048,080
|
AstraZeneca PLC
| 22,964
| 1,098,860
|
Aventis SA
| 24,147
| 1,591,878
|
Barr Laboratories, Inc.*
| 13,400
| 1,031,130
|
Eli Lilly & Co.
| 38,200
| 2,686,606
|
Forest Laboratories, Inc.*
| 17,960
| 1,109,928
|
GlaxoSmithKline PLC (ADR)
| 33,400
| 1,557,108
|
IVAX Corp.*
| 33,200
| 792,816
|
Mylan Laboratories, Inc.
| 42,625
| 1,076,708
|
Novartis AG (Registered)
| 56,561
| 2,560,590
|
Pfizer, Inc.
| 179,040
| 6,325,483
|
Pharmaceutical Resources, Inc.*
| 23,600
| 1,537,540
|
Roche Holding AG
| 26,348
| 2,650,095
|
Sanofi-Synthelabo SA
| 14,660
| 1,101,092
|
Takeda Chemical Industries, Ltd.
| 29,000
| 1,147,579
|
Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.*
| 7,900
| 509,550
|
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (ADR) (b)
| 33,300
| 1,888,443
|
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International
| 30,700
| 772,105
|
Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*
| 31,000
| 1,426,000
|
Wyeth
| 139,000
| 5,900,550
|
| 40,683,740 |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $85,313,132)
| 106,665,133 |
|
Cash Equivalents 11.1% |
Daily Assets Fund Institutional, 1.05% (c) (d)
| 8,406,650
| 8,406,650
|
Scudder Cash Management QP Trust, 1.11% (e)
| 4,904,703
| 4,904,703
|
Total Cash Equivalents (Cost $13,311,353)
| 13,311,353 |
Total Investment Portfolio - 100.0% (Cost $98,624,485) (a)
| 119,976,486 |
* Non-income producing security.(a) The cost for federal income tax purposes was $100,071,009. At December 31, 2003, net unrealized appreciation for all securities based on tax cost was $19,905,477. This consisted of aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all securities in which there was an excess of value over tax cost of $21,367,152 and aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all securities in which there was an excess of tax cost over value of $1,461,675.(b) All or a portion on these securities were on loan (see Notes to Financial Statements). The value of all securities loaned at December 31, 2003 amounted to $8,182,876, which is 7.3% of total net assets.(c) Daily Assets Fund Institutional, an affiliated fund, is managed by Deutsche Asset Management, Inc. The rate shown is the annualized seven-day yield at period end.(d) Represents collateral held in connection with securities lending.(e) Scudder Cash Management QP Trust is also managed by Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc. The rate shown is the annualized seven-day yield at period end.Purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) for the year ended December 31, 2003, aggregated $65,777,085 and $52,285,757, respectively.
At December 31, 2003, the Health Sciences Portfolio had a net tax basis capital loss carryforward of approximately $10,063,000 which may be applied against any realized net taxable capital gains of each succeeding year until fully utilized or until December 31, 2009 ($305,000), December 31, 2010 ($7,516,000) and December 31, 2011 ($2,242,000), the respective expiration dates, whichever occurs first.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Health Sciences Portfolio
Statement of Assets and Liabilities as of December 31, 2003 |
Assets
|
Investments:
Investments in securities, at value (cost $85,313,132) | $ 106,665,133 |
Investment in Daily Assets Fund Institutional (cost $8,406,650)* | 8,406,650 |
Investment in Scudder Cash Management QP Trust (cost $4,904,703) | 4,904,703 |
Total investments in securities, at value (cost $98,624,485)
| 119,976,486 |
Cash
| 12,013 |
Foreign currency, at value (cost $8,713)
| 8,931 |
Dividends receivable
| 55,386 |
Interest receivable
| 3,930 |
Receivable for investments sold
| 1,236,729 |
Foreign taxes recoverable
| 6,608 |
Other assets
| 2,220 |
Total assets
| 121,302,303 |
Liabilities
|
Payable upon return of securities loaned
| 8,406,650 |
Payable for Portfolio shares redeemed
| 183,555 |
Accrued management fee
| 69,333 |
Other accrued expenses and payables
| 40,088 |
Total liabilities
| 8,699,626 |
Net assets, at value
| $ 112,602,677 |
Net Assets
|
Net assets consist of: Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: Investments
| 21,352,001 |
Foreign currency related transactions
| 805 |
Accumulated net realized gain (loss)
| (11,509,989) |
Paid-in capital
| 102,759,860 |
Net assets, at value
| $ 112,602,677 |
Net Asset Value
|
Class A Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share ($101,316,327 / 9,253,001 outstanding shares of beneficial interest, no par value, unlimited number of shares authorized)
| $ 10.95 |
Class B Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share ($11,286,350 / 1,034,876 outstanding shares of beneficial interest, no par value, unlimited number of shares authorized)
| $ 10.91 |
* Represents collateral on securities loaned.The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Operations for the year ended December 31, 2003 |
Investment Income
|
Income: Dividends (net of foreign taxes withheld of $15,503)
| $ 512,509 |
Interest - Scudder Cash Management QP Trust
| 40,543 |
Total Income
| 553,052 |
Expenses: Management fee
| 662,973 |
Custodian fees
| 16,453 |
Accounting fees
| 47,373 |
Distribution service fees (Class B)
| 12,477 |
Record keeping fees (Class B)
| 6,918 |
Auditing
| 16,979 |
Legal
| 4,774 |
Trustees' fees and expenses
| 5,891 |
Reports to shareholders
| 7,309 |
Other
| 6,098 |
Total expenses, before expense reductions
| 787,245 |
Expense reductions
| (46) |
Total expenses, after expense reductions
| 787,199 |
Net investment income (loss)
| (234,147) |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investment Transactions
|
Net realized gain (loss) from: Investments
| (1,641,336) |
Foreign currency related transactions
| 29,437 |
| (1,611,899) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period on: Investments
| 27,512,610 |
Foreign currency related transactions
| 499 |
| 27,513,109 |
Net gain (loss) on investment transactions
| 25,901,210 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations
| $ 25,667,063 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets
| Years Ended December 31, |
2003 | 2002 |
Operations: Net investment income (loss)
| $ (234,147) | $ (265,275) |
Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions
| (1,611,899) | (9,367,556) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investment transactions during the period
| 27,513,109 | (8,652,894) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations
| 25,667,063 | (18,285,725) |
Portfolio share transactions: Class A Proceeds from shares sold
| 17,907,340 | 42,730,716 |
Cost of shares redeemed
| (9,770,087) | (11,443,796) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Class A share transactions
| 8,137,253 | 31,286,920 |
Class B Proceeds from shares sold
| 9,800,801 | 375,318 |
Cost of shares redeemed
| (305,900) | (51,305) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Class B share transactions
| 9,494,901 | 324,013 |
Increase (decrease) in net assets
| 43,299,217 | 13,325,208 |
Net assets at beginning of period
| 69,303,460 | 55,978,252 |
Net assets at end of period
| $ 112,602,677 | $ 69,303,460 |
Other Information
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Class A Shares outstanding at beginning of period
| 8,419,124 | 5,257,558 |
Shares sold
| 1,933,592 | 4,518,361 |
Shares redeemed
| (1,099,715) | (1,356,795) |
Net increase (decrease) in Portfolio shares
| 833,877 | 3,161,566 |
Shares outstanding at end of period
| 9,253,001 | 8,419,124 |
Class B Shares outstanding at beginning of period
| 39,123 | - |
Shares sold
| 1,024,680 | 45,098 |
Shares redeemed
| (28,927) | (5,975) |
Net increase (decrease) in Portfolio shares
| 995,753 | 39,123 |
Shares outstanding at end of period
| 1,034,876 | 39,123 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Health Sciences Portfolio
Class A
Years Ended December 31, | 2003 | 2002 | 2001a |
Selected Per Share Data
|
Net asset value, beginning of period
| $ 8.19 | $ 10.65 | $ 10.00 |
Income (loss) from investment operations: Net investment income (loss)c
| (.02) | (.03) | (.02) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions
| 2.78 | (2.43) | .67 |
Total from investment operations | 2.76 | (2.46) | .65 |
Net asset value, end of period
| $ 10.95 | $ 8.19 | $ 10.65 |
Total Return (%)
| 33.70 | (23.10) | 6.50d** |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data
|
Net assets, end of period ($ millions)
| 101 | 69 | 56 |
Ratio of expenses before expense reductions (%)
| .87 | .91 | 1.40* |
Ratio of expenses after expense reductions (%)
| .87 | .91 | .95* |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) (%)
| (.24) | (.38) | (.25)* |
Portfolio turnover rate (%)
| 64 | 53 | 34* |
Class B
| 2003 | 2002b |
Selected Per Share Data
|
Net asset value, beginning of period
| $ 8.19 | $ 8.09 |
Income (loss) from investment operations: Net investment income (loss)c
| (.07) | (.04) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions
| 2.79 | .14 |
Total from investment operations | 2.72 | .10 |
Net asset value, end of period
| $ 10.91 | $ 8.19 |
Total Return (%)
| 33.21 | 1.24** |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data
|
Net assets, end of period ($ millions)
| 11 | .3 |
Ratio of expenses (%)
| 1.26 | 1.16* |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) (%)
| (.63) | (.92)* |
Portfolio turnover rate (%)
| 64 | 53 |
a For the period May 1, 2001 (commencement of operations) to December 31, 2001.b For the period July 1, 2002 (commencement of operations of Class B shares) to December 31, 2002.c Based on average shares outstanding during the period.d Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced.* Annualized** Not annualizedNotes to Financial Statements |
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A. Significant Accounting Policies
Scudder Variable Series I (the "Fund") is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"), as an open-end, registered management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust. The Fund is a series fund consisting of eight diversified portfolios: Money Market Portfolio, Bond Portfolio, Balanced Portfolio, Growth and Income Portfolio, Capital Growth Portfolio, 21st Century Growth Portfolio, Global Discovery Portfolio and International Portfolio, and one non-diversified portfolio: Health Sciences Portfolio (individually or collectively hereinafter referred to as a "Portfolio" or the "Portfolios"). The Fund is intended to be the underlying investment vehicle for variable annuity contracts and variable life insurance policies to be offered by the separate accounts of certain life insurance companies ("Participating Insurance Companies").
Multiple Classes of Shares of Beneficial Interest. The Fund offers one class of shares for the Money Market Portfolio and two classes of shares (Class A shares and Class B shares) for each of the other Portfolios. Class B shares are subject to Rule 12b-1 fees under the 1940 Act and record keeping fees equal to an annual rate of 0.25% and up to 0.15%, respectively, of the average daily net assets of the Class B shares of the applicable Portfolio. Class A shares are not subject to such fees. Class B shares for certain Portfolios have not been funded, and thus are not shown in these financial statements.
Investment income, realized and unrealized gains and losses, and certain fund-level expenses and expense reductions, if any, are borne pro rata on the basis of relative net assets by the holders of all classes of shares except that each class bears certain expenses unique to that class (including the applicable 12b-1 fee and record keeping fees). Differences in class-level expenses may result in payment of different per share dividends by class. All shares have equal rights with respect to voting subject to class-specific arrangements.
The Fund's financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, which require the use of management estimates. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The policies described below are followed consistently by the Fund in the preparation of the financial statements for its Portfolios.
Security Valuation. The Money Market Portfolio values all securities utilizing the amortized cost method permitted in accordance with Rule 2a-7 under the 1940 Act and certain conditions therein. Under this method, which does not take into account unrealized capital gains or losses on securities, an instrument is initially valued at its cost and thereafter assumes a constant accretion/amortization to maturity of any discount or premium.
Securities in each of the remaining Portfolios are valued in the following manner:
Investments are stated at value determined as of the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange on each day the exchange is open for trading. Equity securities are valued at the most recent sale price reported on the exchange (US or foreign) or over-the-counter market on which the security is traded most extensively. Securities for which no sales are reported are valued at the calculated mean between the most recent bid and asked quotations on the relevant market or, if a mean cannot be determined, at the most recent bid quotation.
Debt securities are valued by independent pricing services approved by the Trustees of the Fund. If the pricing services are unable to provide valuations, securities are valued at the most recent bid quotation or evaluated price, as applicable, obtained from one or more broker-dealers. Such services may use various pricing techniques which take into account appropriate factors such as yield, quality, coupon rate, maturity, type of issue, trading characteristics and other data, as well as broker quotes.
Money market instruments purchased with an original or remaining maturity of sixty days or less, maturing at par, are valued at amortized cost. Investments in open-end investment companies and Scudder Cash Management QP Trust are valued at their net asset value each business day.
Securities and other assets for which market quotations are not readily available or for which the above valuation procedures are deemed not to reflect fair value are valued in a manner that is intended to reflect their fair value as determined in accordance with procedures approved by the Trustees.
Foreign Currency Translations. The books and records of the Portfolios are maintained in US dollars. Investment securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in a foreign currency are translated into US dollars at the prevailing exchange rates at period end. Purchases and sales of investment securities, income and expenses are translated into US dollars at the prevailing exchange rates on the respective dates of the transactions.
Net realized and unrealized gains and losses on foreign currency transactions represent net gains and losses between trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, the disposition of forward foreign currency exchange contracts and foreign currencies, and the difference between the amount of net investment income accrued and the US dollar amount actually received. That portion of both realized and unrealized gains and losses on investments that results from fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates is not separately disclosed but is included with net realized and unrealized gains and losses on investment securities.
Repurchase Agreements. Each Portfolio may enter into repurchase agreements with certain banks and broker/dealers whereby the Portfolio, through its custodian or sub-custodian bank, receives delivery of the underlying securities, the amount of which at the time of purchase and each subsequent business day is required to be maintained at such a level that the value is equal to at least the principal amount of the repurchase price plus accrued interest. The custodial bank holds the collateral in a separate account until the agreement matures. If the value of the securities falls below the principal amount of the repurchase agreement plus accrued interest, the financial institution deposits additional collateral by the following business day. If the financial institution either fails to deposit the required additional collateral or fails to repurchase the securities as agreed, the Portfolio has the right to sell the securities and recover any resulting loss from the financial institution. If the financial institution enters into bankruptcy, the Portfolio's claims on the collateral may be subject to legal proceedings.
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts. A forward foreign currency exchange contract ("forward currency contract") is a commitment to purchase or sell a foreign currency at the settlement date at a negotiated rate. A portfolio may enter into forward currency contracts in order to hedge its exposure to changes in foreign currency exchange rates on its foreign currency denominated portfolio holdings and to facilitate transactions in foreign currency denominated securities.
Forward currency contracts are valued at the prevailing forward exchange rate of the underlying currencies and unrealized gain (loss) is recorded daily. Sales and purchases of forward currency contracts having the same settlement date and broker are offset and any gain (loss) is realized on the date of offset; otherwise, gain (loss) is realized on settlement date. Realized and unrealized gains and losses which represent the difference between the value of a forward currency contract to buy and a forward currency contract to sell are included in net realized and unrealized gain (loss) from foreign currency related transactions.
Certain risks may arise upon entering into forward currency contracts from the potential inability of counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts. Additionally, when utilizing forward currency contracts to hedge, a portfolio gives up the opportunity to profit from favorable exchange rate movements during the term of the contract.
The Global Discovery Portfolio and International Portfolio entered into forward currency contracts during the year ended December 31, 2003.
Mortgage Dollar Rolls. The Bond Portfolio and Balanced Portfolio may enter into mortgage dollar rolls in which the Portfolio sells mortgage-backed securities for delivery in the current month and simultaneously contracts to repurchase similar, but not identical, securities on a fixed date. The Portfolio receives compensation as consideration for entering into the commitment to repurchase. The compensation is paid in the form of a lower price for the security upon its repurchase or, alternatively, a fee. Mortgage dollar rolls may be renewed with a new sale and repurchase price and a cash settlement made at each renewal without physical delivery of the securities subject to the contract.
Certain risks may arise upon entering into mortgage dollar rolls from the potential inability of counterparties to meet the terms of their commitments. Additionally, the value of such securities may change adversely before the Portfolio is able to repurchase them. At the time the Portfolio enters into this type of transaction it is required to segregate cash or other liquid assets at least equal to the amount of the commitment.
The Bond Portfolio and Balanced Portfolio entered into mortgage dollar rolls during the year ended December 31, 2003.
When-Issued/Delayed Delivery Securities. Each Portfolio may purchase securities with delivery or payment to occur at a later date beyond the normal settlement period. At the time a Portfolio enters into a commitment to purchase a security, the transaction is recorded and the value of the security is reflected in the net asset value. The price of such security and the date when the security will be delivered and paid for are fixed at the time the transaction is negotiated. The value of the security may vary with market fluctuations. No interest accrues to the Portfolio until payment takes place. At the time the Portfolio enters into this type of transaction it is required to segregate cash or other liquid assets at least equal to the amount of the commitment.
Certain risks may arise upon entering when-issued or delayed delivery securities from the potential inability of counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts or if the issuer does not issue the securities due to political, economic, or other factors. Additionally, losses may arise due to changes in the value of the underlying securities.
Securities Lending. Each Portfolio, except the Money Market Portfolio, may lend securities to financial institutions. The Portfolio retains beneficial ownership of the securities it has loaned and continues to receive interest and dividends paid by the securities and to participate in any changes in their market value. The Portfolio requires the borrowers of the securities to maintain collateral with the Portfolio in the form of cash and/or government securities equal to 102 percent of the value of domestic securities and 105 percent of the value of international securities. The Portfolio may invest the cash collateral in an affiliated money market fund. The Portfolio receives compensation for lending its securities either in the form of fees or by earning interest on invested cash collateral. Either the Portfolio or the borrower may terminate the loan. During the year ended December 31, 2003, the Bond Portfolio, 21st Century Portfolio and Health Sciences Portfolio loaned securities.
Taxes. Each Portfolio is treated as a separate taxpayer as provided for in the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. It is each Portfolio's policy to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code, which are applicable to regulated investment companies, and to distribute all of its taxable income to the separate accounts of the Participating Insurance Companies which hold its shares. Accordingly, the Portfolios paid no federal income taxes and no federal income tax provision was required.
Gains realized upon disposition of Indian securities held by the Global Discovery Portfolio and the International Portfolio are subject to capital gains tax in India, payable prior to repatriation of sale proceeds. The tax is computed on net realized gains; any realized losses in excess of gains may be carried forward eight years to offset future gains. In addition, the Global Discovery Portfolio and the International Portfolio accrue a deferred tax liability for net unrealized gains in excess of available carryforwards on Indian securities.
Distribution of Income and Gains. All of the net investment income of the Money Market Portfolio is declared as a daily dividend and is distributed to shareholders monthly. All other Portfolios will declare and distribute dividends from their net investment income, if any, in April, although additional distributions may be made if necessary. Net realized gains from investment transactions, in excess of available capital loss carryforwards, would be taxable to each Portfolio if not distributed, and, therefore, will be distributed to shareholders at least annually.
The timing and characterization of certain income and capital gains distributions are determined annually in accordance with federal tax regulations which may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These differences primarily relate to investments in forward currency contracts, passive foreign investment companies, post October loss deferrals, non-taxable distributions and certain securities sold at a loss. As a result, net investment income (loss) and net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions for a reporting period may differ significantly from distributions during such period. Accordingly, each Portfolio may periodically make reclassifications among certain of its capital accounts without impacting the net asset value of the Portfolio.
At December 31, 2003, the Portfolios' components of distributable earnings (accumulated losses) on a tax-basis are as follows:
Portfolio | Undistributed ordinary income ($)* | Undistributed net long-term capital gains ($) | Capital loss carryforwards ($) | Net unrealized gain (loss) on investments ($) |
Money Market Portfolio
| - | - | (4,400) | - |
Bond Portfolio
| 6,528,461 | - | (178,000) | 1,094,413 |
Balanced Portfolio
| 2,299,886 | - | (23,718,000) | 15,087,946 |
Growth and Income Portfolio
| 1,273,616 | - | (41,927,000) | 21,779,120 |
Capital Growth Portfolio
| 3,640,130 | - | (204,259,000) | 54,185,609 |
21st Century Growth Portfolio
| - | - | (26,784,000) | 6,682,372 |
Global Discovery Portfolio
| 434,810 | - | (55,714,000) | 47,634,957 |
International Portfolio
| 6,422,885 | - | (252,386,000) | 98,468,974 |
Health Sciences Portfolio
| - | - | (10,063,000) | 19,905,477 |
In addition, the tax character of distributions paid by the Portfolios are summarized as follows:
Portfolio | Distributions from ordinary income ($)* Years Ended December 31, | Distributions from long-term capital gains ($) Years Ended December 31, |
2003 | 2002 | 2003 | 2002 |
Money Market Portfolio
| 706,913 | 1,806,754 | - | - |
Bond Portfolio
| 7,871,344 | 8,568,166 | - | - |
Balanced Portfolio
| 3,267,657 | 4,309,159 | - | - |
Growth and Income Portfolio
| 1,547,438 | 1,662,988 | - | - |
Capital Growth Portfolio
| 2,603,548 | 2,359,330 | - | - |
21st Century Growth Portfolio
| - | - | - | - |
Global Discovery Portfolio
| 133,861 | - | - | - |
International Portfolio
| 3,359,779 | 4,005,842 | - | - |
Health Sciences Portfolio
| - | - | - | - |
* For tax purposes short-term capital gains distributions are considered ordinary income distributions.Expenses. Each Portfolio is charged for those expenses which are directly attributable to it, such as management fees and custodian fees, while other expenses, such as reports to shareholders and legal fees, are allocated among the Portfolios.
Other. Investment transactions are accounted for on a trade date plus one basis for daily net asset value calculations. However, for financial reporting purposes, investment transactions are reported on trade date. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date net of foreign withholding taxes. Certain dividends from foreign securities may be recorded subsequent to the ex-dividend date as soon as the Portfolio is informed of such dividends. Realized gains and losses from investment transactions are recorded on an identified cost basis. All discounts and premiums are accreted/amortized for both tax and financial reporting purposes.
B. Related Parties
Under the Management Agreement with Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc. ("DeIM" or the "Advisor"), the Advisor directs the investments of the Fund in accordance with its investment objectives, policies and restrictions. The Advisor determines the securities, instruments and other contracts relating to investments to be purchased, sold or entered into by the Fund. In addition to portfolio management services, the Advisor provides certain administrative services in accordance with the Management Agreement.
Under the Fund's management agreement with the Advisor, the Portfolios pay a monthly investment management fee, based on the average daily net assets of each Portfolio, payable monthly, at the annual rates shown below:
Portfolio | Annual Management Fee Rate |
Money Market Portfolio
| 0.370% |
Bond Portfolio
| 0.475% |
Balanced Portfolio
| 0.475% |
Growth and Income Portfolio
| 0.475% |
21st Century Growth Portfolio
| 0.875% |
Global Discovery Portfolio
| 0.975% |
The Capital Growth Portfolio pays the Advisor a graduated investment management fee, based on the average daily net assets of the Portfolio, payable monthly, at the annual rates shown below:
Average Daily Net Assets of the Portfolio | Annual Management Fee Rate |
first $500 million
| 0.475% |
next $500 million
| 0.450% |
over $1 billion
| 0.425% |
For the year ended December 31, 2003, the Capital Growth Portfolio incurred a management fee equivalent to an annual effective rate of 0.470% of the Portfolio's average daily net assets.
The International Portfolio pays the Advisor a graduated investment management fee, based on the average daily net assets of the Portfolio, payable monthly, at the annual rates shown below:
Average Daily Net Assets of the Portfolio | Annual Management Fee Rate |
first $500 million
| 0.875% |
over $500 million
| 0.725% |
For the year ended December 31, 2003, the International Portfolio incurred a management fee equivalent to an annual effective rate of 0.875% of the Portfolio's average daily net assets. Deutsche Asset Management Investment Services Ltd. ("DeAMIS"), an affiliate of the Advisor, serves as subadvisor with respect to the investment and reinvestment of assets in the International Portfolio. The Advisor compensates DeAMIS out of the management fee it receives from the Fund.
The Health Sciences Portfolio pays the Advisor a graduated investment management fee, based on the average daily net assets of the Portfolio, payable monthly, at the annual rates shown below:
Average Daily Net Assets of the Portfolio | Annual Management Fee Rate |
first $250 million
| 0.750% |
next $750 million
| 0.725% |
next $1.5 billion
| 0.700% |
next $2.5 billion
| 0.680% |
next $2.5 billion
| 0.650% |
next $2.5 billion
| 0.640% |
next $2.5 billion
| 0.630% |
over $12.5 billion
| 0.620% |
For the year ended December 31, 2003, the Health Sciences Portfolio incurred a management fee equivalent to an annual effective rate of 0.750% of the Portfolio's average daily net assets.
The Trustees authorized the Fund on behalf of each Portfolio to pay Scudder Fund Accounting Corporation, a subsidiary of the Advisor, for determining the daily net asset value per share and maintaining the portfolio and general accounting records of the Fund. Scudder Investments Service Company, an affiliate of the Advisor, is the transfer and dividend-paying agent of the Fund. These affiliated entities have in turn entered into various agreements with third-party service providers to provide these services.
Scudder Distributors, Inc. ("SDI"), also an affiliate of the Advisor, is the Fund's Distributor. In accordance with the Master Distribution Plan, SDI receives 12b-1 fees of 0.25% of average daily net assets of Class B shares. Pursuant to the Master Distribution Plan, SDI remits these fees to the Participating Insurance Companies for various costs incurred or paid by these companies in connection with marketing and distribution of Class B shares. These fees are detailed in each Portfolio's Statement of Operations.
The Portfolios pay each Trustee not affiliated with the Advisor retainer fees plus specified amounts for attended board and committee meetings. Allocated Trustees' fees and expenses for each Portfolio for the year ended December 31, 2003 are detailed in each Portfolio's Statement of Operations.
Scudder Cash Management QP Trust. Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the SEC, the Fund may invest in the Scudder Cash Management QP Trust (the ``QP Trust''), and other affiliated funds managed by the Advisor. The QP Trust seeks to provide as high a level of current income as is consistent with the preservation of capital and the maintenance of liquidity. The QP Trust does not pay the Advisor a management fee for the affiliated funds' investments in the QP Trust.
C. Expense Off-Set Arrangements
The Money Market Portfolio, Bond Portfolio, Balanced Portfolio, Growth and Income Portfolio, Capital Growth Portfolio, 21st Century Growth Portfolio and Health Sciences Portfolio have entered into an arrangement with their custodian whereby credits realized as a result of uninvested cash balances were used to reduce a portion of the Portfolios' expenses. During the year ended December 31, 2003, the custodian fees were reduced as follows:
Portfolio | Custody Credits ($) |
Money Market Portfolio
| 73 |
Bond Portfolio
| 659 |
Balanced Portfolio
| 185 |
Growth and Income Portfolio
| 18 |
Capital Growth Portfolio
| 34 |
21st Century Growth Portfolio
| 116 |
Health Sciences Portfolio
| 46 |
D. Ownership of the Portfolios
At the end of the period, the beneficial ownership in the Portfolios was as follows:
Money Market Portfolio: Two Participating Insurance Companies were owners of record of 10% or more of the total outstanding shares of the Portfolio, each owning 47% and 23%, respectively.
Bond Portfolio: Three Participating Insurance Companies were owners of record of 10% or more of the total outstanding shares of the Portfolio, each owning 54%, 15% and 10%, respectively.
Balanced Portfolio: Three Participating Insurance Companies were owners of record of 10% or more of the total outstanding shares of the Portfolio, each owning 42%, 34% and 16%, respectively.
Growth and Income Portfolio: Three Participating Insurance Companies were owners of record of 10% or more of the total outstanding Class A shares of the Portfolio, each owning 29%, 24% and 23%, respectively. Two Participating Insurance Companies were owners of record of 55% and 36%, respectively, of the total outstanding Class B shares of the Portfolio.
Capital Growth Portfolio: Two Participating Insurance Companies were owners of record of 10% or more of the total outstanding Class A shares of the Portfolio, each owning 59% and 13%, respectively. One Participating Insurance Company was owner of record of 91% of the total outstanding Class B shares of the Portfolio.
21st Century Growth Portfolio: Three Participating Insurance Companies were owners of record of 10% or more of the total outstanding Class A shares of the Portfolio, each owning 59%, 23% and 12%, respectively. One Participating Insurance Company was owner of record of 97% of the total outstanding Class B shares of the Portfolio.
Global Discovery Portfolio: Three Participating Insurance Companies were owners of record of 10% or more of the total outstanding Class A shares of the Portfolio, each owning 54%, 23% and 11%, respectively. Two Participating Insurance Companies were owners of record of 52% and 43%, respectively, of the total outstanding Class B shares of the Portfolio.
International Portfolio: Three Participating Insurance Companies were owners of record of 10% or more of the total outstanding Class A shares of the Portfolio, each owning 34%, 18% and 11%, respectively. Two Participating Insurance Companies were owners of record of 52% and 43%, respectively, of the total outstanding Class B shares of the Portfolio.
Health Sciences Portfolio: Two Participating Insurance Companies were owners of record of 10% or more of the total outstanding Class A shares of the Portfolio, each owning 73% and 26%, respectively. One Participating Insurance Company was owner of record of 93% of the total outstanding Class B shares of the Fund.
E. Line of Credit
The Fund and several other affiliated funds (the "Participants") share in a $1.25 billion revolving credit facility administered by J.P. Morgan Chase Bank for temporary or emergency purposes, including the meeting of redemption requests that otherwise might require the untimely disposition of securities. The Participants are charged an annual commitment fee which is allocated, pro rata based upon net assets, among each of the Participants. Interest is calculated at the Federal Funds Rate plus 0.5 percent. Each Portfolio may borrow up to a maximum of 33 percent of its net assets under the agreement.
Report of Independent Auditors |
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To the Trustees and Shareholders of Scudder Variable Series I:
In our opinion, the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities, including the investment portfolios, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the nine Portfolios (identified in Note A) of Scudder Variable Series I (the "Fund") at December 31, 2003 and the results of each of their operations, the changes in each of their net assets, and the financial highlights for the periods indicated therein, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as "financial statements") are the responsibility of the Fund's management; our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America which require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit 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, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at December 31, 2003 by correspondence with the custodians and brokers, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Boston, Massachusetts PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
February 16, 2004
Tax Information (Unaudited) |
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Pursuant to Section 854 of the Internal Revenue Code, the percentages of income dividends paid in calendar year 2003 which qualify for the dividends received deduction are as follows: Balanced Portfolio 28%, Growth and Income Portfolio 100%, and Capital Growth Portfolio 100%.
The International Portfolio paid foreign taxes of $1,483,262 and earned $7,446,067 of foreign source income during the year ended December 31, 2003. Pursuant to Section 853 of the Internal Revenue Code, the International Portfolio designates $.03 per share as foreign taxes paid and $.13 per share as income earned from foreign sources for the year ended December 31, 2003.
Please consult a tax advisor if you have questions about federal or state income tax laws, or on how to prepare your tax returns. If you have specific questions about your account, please call 1-800-SCUDDER.
A description of the fund's policies and procedures for voting proxies for portfolio securities can be found on our Web site - scudder.com (type "proxy voting" in the search field) - or on the SEC's Web site - www.sec.gov. To obtain a written copy without charge, call us toll free at (800) 621-1048.
The following table presents certain information regarding the Trustees and Officers of the fund as of December 31, 2003. Each individual's age is set forth in parentheses after his or her name. Unless otherwise noted, (i) each individual has engaged in the principal occupation(s) noted in the table for at least the most recent five years, although not necessarily in the same capacity, and (ii) the address of each Trustee is c/o Dawn-Marie Driscoll, PO Box 100176, Cape Coral, FL 33910. Unless otherwise indicated, the address of each officer is Two International Place, Boston, Massachusetts 02110-4103. Each Trustee's term of office extends until the next shareholder's meeting called for the purpose of electing Trustees and until the election and qualification of a successor, or until such Trustee sooner dies, resigns or is removed as provided in the governing documents of the fund.
Independent Trustees |
Name, Age, Position(s) Held with the Fund and Length of Time Served1
| Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years and Other Directorships Held
| Number of Funds in Fund Complex Overseen
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Henry P. Becton, Jr. (60) Trustee, 1990-present
| President, WGBH Educational Foundation. Directorships: Becton Dickinson and Company (medical technology company); The A.H. Belo Company (media company); Concord Academy; Boston Museum of Science; Public Radio International. Former Directorships: American Public Television; New England Aquarium; Mass Corporation for Educational Telecommunications; Committee for Economic Development; Public Broadcasting Service
| 48 |
Dawn-Marie Driscoll (57) Trustee, 1987-present
| President, Driscoll Associates (consulting firm); Executive Fellow, Center for Business Ethics, Bentley College; formerly, Partner, Palmer & Dodge (1988-1990); Vice President of Corporate Affairs and General Counsel, Filene's (1978-1988). Directorships: CRS Technology (technology service company); Advisory Board, Center for Business Ethics, Bentley College; Board of Governors, Investment Company Institute; former Chairman, ICI Directors Services Committee
| 48 |
Keith R. Fox (49) Trustee, 1996-present
| Managing Partner, Exeter Capital Partners (private equity funds). Directorships: Facts on File (school and library publisher); Progressive Holding Corporation (kitchen importer and distributor); Cloverleaf Transportation Inc. (trucking); K-Media, Inc. (broadcasting); Natural History, Inc. (magazine publisher); National Association of Small Business Investment Companies (trade association)
| 48 |
Louis E. Levy (71) Trustee, 2002-present
| Retired. Formerly, Chairman of the Quality Control Inquiry Committee, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (1992-1998); Partner, KPMG LLP (1958-1990). Directorships: Household International (banking and finance); ISI Family of Funds (registered investment companies; 4 funds overseen)
| 48 |
Jean Gleason Stromberg (60) Trustee, 1999-present
| Retired. Formerly, Consultant (1997-2001); Director, US General Accounting Office (1996-1997); Partner, Fulbright & Jaworski, L.L.P. (law firm) (1978-1996). Directorships: The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation; Service Source, Inc.
| 48 |
Jean C. Tempel (60) Trustee, 1994-present
| Managing Partner, First Light Capital (venture capital group) (2000-present); formerly, Special Limited Partner, TL Ventures (venture capital fund) (1996-1998); General Partner, TL Ventures (1994-1996); President and Chief Operating Officer, Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. (public technology business incubator company) (1991-1993). Directorships: Sonesta International Hotels, Inc.; Aberdeen Group (technology research); United Way of Mass Bay; The Commonwealth Institute (supports women entrepreneurs). Trusteeships: Connecticut College, Vice Chair of Board, Chair, Finance Committee; Northeastern University, Vice Chair of Finance Committee, Chair, Funds and Endowment Committee
| 48 |
Carl W. Vogt (67) Trustee, 2002-present
| Senior Partner, Fulbright & Jaworski, L.L.P. (law firm); formerly, President (interim) of Williams College (1999-2000); President, certain funds in the Deutsche Asset Management Family of Funds (formerly, Flag Investors Family of Funds) (registered investment companies) (1999-2000). Directorships: Yellow Corporation (trucking); American Science & Engineering (x-ray detection equipment); ISI Family of Funds (registered investment companies, 4 funds overseen); National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak); formerly, Chairman and Member, National Transportation Safety Board
| 48 |
Interested Trustees and Officers2 |
Name, Age, Position(s) Held with the Fund and Length of Time Served1
| Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years and Other Directorships Held
| Number of Funds in Fund Complex Overseen
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Richard T. Hale3 (58) Chairman and Trustee, 2002-present Chief Executive Officer, 2003-present
| Managing Director, Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc. (2003-present); Managing Director, Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. (formerly Deutsche Banc Alex. Brown Inc.) and Deutsche Asset Management (1999 to present); Director and President, Investment Company Capital Corp. (registered investment advisor) (1996 to present); Director, Deutsche Global Funds, Ltd. (2000 to present), CABEI Fund (2000 to present), North American Income Fund (2000 to present) (registered investment companies); Director, Scudder Global Opportunities Fund (since 2003); Director/Officer Deutsche/Scudder Mutual Funds (various dates); President, Montgomery Street Income Securities, Inc. (2002 to present) (registered investment companies); Vice President, Deutsche Asset Management, Inc. (2000 to present); formerly, Director, ISI Family of Funds (registered investment companies; 4 funds overseen) (1992-1999)
| 201 |
Brenda Lyons (40) President, 2003-present
| Managing Director, Deutsche Asset Management
| n/a |
Daniel O. Hirsch3 (49) Vice President and Assistant Secretary, 2002-present Chief Legal Officer, 2003-present
| Managing Director, Deutsche Asset Management (2002-present) and Director, Deutsche Global Funds Ltd. (2002-present); formerly, Director, Deutsche Asset Management (1999-2002); Principal, BT Alex. Brown Incorporated (now Deutsche Bank Securities Inc.) (1998-1999); Assistant General Counsel, United States Securities and Exchange Commission (1993-1998)
| n/a |
John Millette (41) Vice President and Secretary, 1999-present
| Director, Deutsche Asset Management
| n/a |
Kenneth Murphy (40) Vice President, 2002-present
| Vice President, Deutsche Asset Management (2000-present); Vice President, Scudder Distributors, Inc. (December 2002-present); formerly, Director, John Hancock Signature Services (1992-2000)
| n/a |
Charles A. Rizzo (46) Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer, 2002-present
| Director, Deutsche Asset Management (April 2000- present). Formerly, Vice President and Department Head, BT Alex. Brown Incorporated (now Deutsche Bank Securities Inc.) (1998-1999); Senior Manager, Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P. (now PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP) (1993-1998)
| n/a |
Salvatore Schiavone (38) Assistant Treasurer, 2003-present
| Director, Deutsche Asset Management
| n/a |
Lucinda H. Stebbins (58) Assistant Treasurer, 2003-present
| Director, Deutsche Asset Management
| n/a |
Kathleen Sullivan D'Eramo (46) Assistant Treasurer, 2003-present
| Director, Deutsche Asset Management
| n/a |
Lisa Hertz4 (33) Assistant Secretary, 2003-present
| Assistant Vice President, Deutsche Asset Management
| n/a |
Caroline Pearson (41) Assistant Secretary, 1997-present
| Managing Director, Deutsche Asset Management
| n/a |
1 Length of time served represents the date that each Trustee was first elected to the common board of trustees which oversees a number of investment companies, including the fund, managed by the Advisor. For the Officers of the fund, length of time served represents the date that each Officer was first elected to serve as an officer of any fund overseen by the aforementioned common board of trustees.2 As a result of their respective positions held with the Advisor, these individuals are considered "interested persons" of the Advisor within the meaning of the 1940 Act. Interested persons receive no compensation from the fund.3 Address: One South Street, Baltimore, Maryland4 Address: 345 Park Avenue, New York, New YorkThe fund's Statement of Additional Information ("SAI") includes additional information about the Trustees. The SAI is available, without charge, upon request. If you would like to request a copy of the SAI, you may do so by calling the following toll-free number: 1-800-778-1482.
About the Fund's Advisor
Scudder Investments is part of Deutsche Asset Management, which is the marketing name in the US for the asset management activities of Deutsche Bank AG, Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc., Deutsche Asset Management Inc., Deutsche Asset Management Investment Services Ltd., Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas and Scudder Trust Company.
An investment in the Money Market Portfolio is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. Although the Money Market Portfolio seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it is possible to lose money by investing in the Portfolio.
The views expressed in this report reflect those of the portfolio managers 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 should not be construed as a recommendation.
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This information must be preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus.
Portfolio changes should not be considered recommendations for action by individual investors.
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ITEM 2. CODE OF ETHICS.
As of the end of the period, December 31, 2003, Scudder Variable Series I has
adopted a code of ethics, as defined in Item 2 of Form N-CSR, that applies to
its President and Treasurer and its Chief Financial Officer. A copy of the code
of ethics is filed as an exhibit to this Form N-CSR.
ITEM 3. AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT.
The Funds' audit committee is comprised solely of trustees who are "independent"
(as such term has been defined by the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC")
in regulations implementing Section 407 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (the
"Regulations")). The Funds' Board of Trustees has determined that there are
several "audit committee financial experts" serving on the Funds' audit
committee. The Board has determined that Louis E. Levy, the chair of the Funds'
audit committee, qualifies as an "audit committee financial expert" (as such
term has been defined by the Regulations) based on its review of Mr. Levy's
pertinent experience and education. The SEC has stated that the designation or
identification of a person as an audit committee financial expert pursuant to
this Item 3 of Form N-CSR does not impose on such person any duties, obligations
or liability that are greater than the duties, obligations and liability imposed
on such person as a member of the audit committee and board of directors in the
absence of such designation or identification. In accordance with New York Stock
Exchange requirements, the Board believes that all members of the Funds' audit
committee are financially literate, as such qualification is interpreted by the
Board in its business judgment, and that at least one member of the audit
committee has accounting or related financial management expertise.
ITEM 4. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES.
SCUDDER VARIABLE SERIES I
FORM N-CSR DISCLOSURE RE: AUDIT FEES
The following table shows the amount of fees that PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP
("PWC"), the Fund's auditor, billed to the Fund during the Fund's last two
fiscal years. For engagements with PWC entered into on or after May 6, 2003, the
Audit Committee approved in advance all audit services and non-audit services
that PWC provided to the Fund.
The Audit Committee has delegated certain pre-approval responsibilities to its
Chairman (or, in his absence, any other member of the Audit Committee).
Services that the Fund's Auditor Billed to the Fund
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Fiscal Year Audit All Other
Ended Fees Billed Audit-Related Tax Fees Fees Billed
December 31 to Fund Fees Billed to Fund Billed toFund to Fund
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2003 $200,000 $11,133 $58,475 $0
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2002 $154,300 $12,249 $47,550 $0
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The above "Tax Fees" were billed for professional services rendered for tax
compliance.
Services that the Fund's Auditor Billed to the Adviser and
Affiliated Fund Service Providers
The following table shows the amount of fees billed by PWC to Deutsche
Investment Management Americas, Inc. ("DeIM" or the "Adviser"), and any entity
controlling, controlled by or under common control with DeIM ("Control
Affiliate") that provides ongoing services to the Fund ("Affiliated Fund Service
Provider"), for engagements directly related to the Fund's operations and
financial reporting, during the Fund's last two fiscal years.
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Audit-Related Tax Fees All
Fees Billed to Billed to Other Fees Billed
Fiscal Year Adviser and Adviser and to Adviser and
Ended Affiliated Fund Affiliated Fund Affiliated Fund
December 31 Service Provider Service Providers Service Providers
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2003 $538,457 $28,000 $0
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2002 $399,300 $69,000 $92,400
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The "Audit-Related Fees" were billed for services in connection with the
assessment of internal controls, agreed-upon procedures and additional related
procedures.
Non-Audit Services
The following table shows the amount of fees that PWC billed during the Fund's
last two fiscal years for non-audit services. For engagements entered into on or
after May 6, 2003, the Audit Committee pre-approved all non-audit services that
PWC provided to the Adviser and any Affiliated Fund Service Provider that
related directly to the Fund's operations and financial reporting. The Audit
Committee requested and received information from PWC about any non-audit
services that PWC rendered during the Fund's last fiscal year to the Adviser and
any Affiliated Fund Service Provider. The Committee considered this information
in evaluating PWC's independence.
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Total Non-Audit Fees
billed to Adviser and
Affiliated Fund
Service Providers Total Non-Audit Fees
Total (engagements related billed to Adviser
Non-Audit directly to the and Affiliated Fund
Fees operations and Service Providers
Billed financial reporting (all other
Fiscal Year to Fund of the Fund) engagements) Total of
Ended (A), (B)
December 31 (A) (B) (C) and (C)
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2003 $58,475 $28,000 $3,967,000 $4,053,475
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2002 $47,550 $161,400 $17,092,950 $17,301,900
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All other engagement fees were billed for services in connection with risk
management, tax services and process improvement/integration initiatives for
DeIM and other related entities that provide support for the operations of the
fund.
ITEM 5. [RESERVED]
ITEM 6. [RESERVED]
ITEM 7. DISCLOSURE OF PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR
CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
ITEM 8. [RESERVED]
ITEM 9. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.
(a) The Chief Executive and Financial Officers concluded that the Registrant's
Disclosure Controls and Procedures are effective based on the evaluation of the
Disclosure Controls and Procedures as of a date within 90 days of the filing
date of this report.
(b) During the filing period of the report, management identified issues
relating to the overall fund expense payment and accrual process. Management
discussed these matters with the Registrant's Audit Committee and auditors,
instituted additional procedures to enhance its internal controls and will
continue to develop additional controls and redesign work flow to strengthen the
overall control environment associated with the processing and recording of fund
expenses.
ITEM 10. EXHIBITS.
(a)(1) Code of Ethics pursuant to Item 2 of Form N-CSR is filed and attached
hereto as EX-99.CODE ETH.
(a)(2) Certification pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the Investment Company
Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30a-2(a)) is filed and attached hereto as
Exhibit 99.CERT.
(b) Certification pursuant to Rule 30a-2(b) under the Investment Company
Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30a-2(b)) is furnished and attached hereto as
Exhibit 99.906CERT.
Form N-CSR Item F
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the
Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be
signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Registrant: Scudder Variable Series I
By: /s/Richard T. Hale
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Richard T. Hale
Chief Executive Officer
Date: February 27, 2004
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the
Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the
following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the
dates indicated.
Registrant: Scudder Variable Series I
By: /s/Richard T. Hale
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Richard T. Hale
Chief Executive Officer
Date: February 27, 2004
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By: /s/Charles A. Rizzo
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Charles A. Rizzo
Chief Financial Officer
Date: February 27, 2004
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