UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D. C. 20549
FORM N-CSRS
Investment Company Act file number 811-5002
SCUDDER VARIABLE SERIES II
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
222 South Riverside Plaza, Chicago, Illinois 60606
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's Telephone Number, including Area Code: (212) 454-7190
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Paul Schubert
345 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10154
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(Name and Address of Agent for Service)
Date of fiscal year end: 12/31
Date of reporting period: 06/30/2005
ITEM 1. REPORT TO STOCKHOLDERS
Scudder Investments
Semiannual report to
shareholders for the six months
ended June 30, 2005
Scudder Variable Series II
Scudder Aggressive Growth Portfolio
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Scudder Global Blue Chip Portfolio
Scudder Government & Agency Securities Portfolio
Scudder Growth & Income Strategy Portfolio
Scudder Growth Strategy Portfolio
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Scudder Income & Growth Strategy Portfolio
Scudder International Select Equity Portfolio
Scudder Large Cap Value Portfolio
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Scudder Money Market Portfolio
Scudder Small Cap Growth Portfolio
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Scudder Templeton Foreign Value Portfolio
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Information About Your Portfolio's Expenses |
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Scudder Aggressive Growth Portfolio
As an investor of the Portfolio, you incur two types of costs: ongoing expenses and transaction costs. Ongoing expenses include management fees, distribution and service (12b-1) fees and other Portfolio expenses. Examples of transaction costs include sales charges (loads), redemption fees and account maintenance fees, which are not shown in this section. The following tables are intended to help you understand your ongoing expenses (in dollars) of investing in the Portfolio and to help you compare these expenses with the ongoing expenses of investing in other mutual funds. In the most recent six-month period, the Portfolio limited these expenses; had it not done so, expenses would have been higher. The tables are based on an investment of $1,000 made at the beginning of the six-month period ended June 30, 2005.
The tables illustrate your Portfolio's expenses in two ways:
Actual Portfolio Return. This helps you estimate the actual dollar amount of ongoing expenses (but not transaction costs) paid on a $1,000 investment in the Portfolio using the Portfolio's actual return during the period. To estimate the expenses you paid over the period, simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the "Expenses Paid per $1,000" line under the share class you hold.
Hypothetical 5% Portfolio Return. This helps you to compare your Portfolio's ongoing expenses (but not transaction costs) with those of other mutual funds using the Portfolio's actual expense ratio and a hypothetical rate of return of 5% per year before expenses. Examples using a 5% hypothetical Portfolio return may be found in the shareholder reports of other mutual funds. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period.
Please note that the expenses shown in these tables are meant to highlight your ongoing expenses only and do not reflect any transaction costs. The "Expenses Paid per $1,000" line of the tables is useful in comparing ongoing expenses only and will not help you determine the relative total expense of owning different funds. If these transaction costs had been included, your costs would have been higher.
Expenses and Value of a $1,000 Investment for the six months ended June 30, 2005 |
Actual Portfolio Return | Class A | Class B |
Beginning Account Value 1/1/05 | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,000.00 |
Ending Account Value 6/30/05 | $ 1,052.80 | $ 1,051.20 |
Expenses Paid per $1,000* | $ 4.84 | $ 6.76 |
Hypothetical 5% Portfolio Return | Class A | Class B |
Beginning Account Value 1/1/05 | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,000.00 |
Ending Account Value 6/30/05 | $ 1,020.08 | $ 1,018.20 |
Expenses Paid per $1,000* | $ 4.76 | $ 6.66 |
* Expenses are equal to the Portfolio's annualized expense ratio for each share class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent six-month period, then divided by 365.
Annualized Expense Ratios | Class A | Class B |
Scudder Variable Series II �� Scudder Aggressive Growth Portfolio | .95% | 1.33% |
For more information, please refer to the Portfolio's prospectus.
These tables do not 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.
Management Summary June 30, 2005 |
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Scudder Aggressive Growth Portfolio
During the first quarter of 2005, a strong, low-inflation economic environment favored mid- and large-cap stocks over small cap stocks. In the second quarter, however, mixed economic data suggested that growth may be slowing. During the second quarter, small-cap stocks came to the fore as surging oil prices led investors to move into smaller, specialized companies and away from large companies.
In a volatile period for the broad market, the portfolio posted a positive return and handily outperformed its benchmark. For its most recent semiannual period, the portfolio returned 5.28% (Class A shares, unadjusted for contract charges), compared with the -1.88% return of the Russell 3000 Growth Index.
The biggest contributor to the portfolio's return over the six-month period was stock selection, particularly within the health care and consumer discretionary sectors. The portfolio also benefited from strong stock selection in financials. Energy was the strongest-performing sector within the Russell 3000 Growth Index by a wide margin; our slight overweight in energy contributed positively to performance. However, our overweight in financials detracted slightly from performance. Going forward, the managers will continue to adhere to their fundamental, valuation-sensitive investment process, and they are optimistic that the process will continue to work well in the current market environment.
Samuel A. Dedio
Robert S. Janis
Co-Lead Portfolio Managers
Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc.
All performance shown is historical, assumes reinvestment of all dividend and capital gain distributions, 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 than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Please visit scudder.com for the product's most recent month-end performance. 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.
Portfolio returns during the period reflect a fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement. Without this waiver/reimbursement, returns would have been lower.
Risk Considerations
This 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. It is nondiversified and can take larger positions in fewer companies, increasing its overall potential risk. Please read this portfolio's prospectus for specific details regarding its investments and risk profile.
The Russell 3000 Growth Index is an unmanaged, capitalization-weighted index containing the growth stocks in the Russell 3000 Index with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values. Index returns assume reinvestment of 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 June 30, 2005, and may not come to pass. This information is subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions.
Scudder Aggressive Growth Portfolio
Asset Allocation (Excludes Securities Lending Collateral) | 6/30/05 | 12/31/04 |
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Common Stocks | 98% | 97% |
Cash Equivalents | 2% | 3% |
| 100% | 100% |
Sector Diversification (As a % of Common Stocks) | 6/30/05 | 12/31/04 |
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Health Care | 32% | 26% |
Information Technology | 25% | 25% |
Consumer Discretionary | 17% | 17% |
Financials | 10% | 13% |
Energy | 7% | 2% |
Consumer Staples | 3% | 5% |
Telecommunication Services | 3% | 2% |
Industrials | 2% | 5% |
Materials | 1% | 5% |
| 100% | 100% |
Asset allocation and sector diversification are subject to change.
For more complete details about the Portfolio's investment portfolio, see page 6. A quarterly Fact Sheet is available upon request. Information concerning portfolio holdings of the Portfolio as of month end will be posted to scudder.com on the 15th of the following month.
Following the Portfolio's fiscal first and third quarter-end, a complete portfolio holdings listing is filed with the SEC on Form N-Q. The form will be available on the SEC's Web site at www.sec.gov, and it also may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the SEC's Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling (800) SEC-0330.
Investment Portfolio June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) |
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Scudder Aggressive Growth Portfolio
| Shares
| Value ($) |
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Common Stocks 97.5% |
Consumer Discretionary 16.6% |
Hotels Restaurants & Leisure 5.0% |
Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. | 8,400 | 605,388 |
Station Casinos, Inc. | 17,400 | 1,155,360 |
The Cheesecake Factory, Inc.* (c) | 35,000 | 1,215,550 |
| 2,976,298 |
Specialty Retail 6.8% |
Aeropostale, Inc.* | 40,300 | 1,354,080 |
Chico's FAS, Inc.* | 48,400 | 1,659,152 |
Urban Outfitters, Inc.* (c) | 18,500 | 1,048,765 |
| 4,061,997 |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods 4.8% |
Polo Ralph Lauren Corp. (c) | 30,600 | 1,319,166 |
Quicksilver, Inc.* | 94,300 | 1,506,914 |
| 2,826,080 |
Consumer Staples 2.8% |
Beverages 1.4% |
Constellation Brands, Inc. "A"* | 28,000 | 826,000 |
Household Products 1.4% |
Jarden Corp.* (c) | 15,400 | 830,368 |
Energy 7.1% |
Energy Equipment & Services 2.3% |
BJ Services Co. (c) | 12,400 | 650,752 |
Rowan Companies, Inc. | 23,200 | 689,272 |
| 1,340,024 |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 4.8% |
Bois d'Arc Energy, Inc.* | 12,500 | 184,375 |
Peabody Energy Corp. | 30,500 | 1,587,220 |
Ultra Petroleum Corp.* (c) | 36,600 | 1,111,176 |
| 2,882,771 |
Financials 9.5% |
Capital Markets 7.4% |
E*TRADE Financial Corp.* | 89,900 | 1,257,701 |
Legg Mason, Inc. | 18,750 | 1,952,062 |
Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc. | 6,500 | 645,320 |
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. | 5,500 | 561,110 |
| 4,416,193 |
Diversified Financial Services 2.1% |
Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.* (c) | 8,800 | 601,304 |
Citigroup, Inc. | 13,900 | 642,597 |
| 1,243,901 |
Health Care 31.0% |
Biotechnology 7.9% |
Amgen, Inc.* | 15,100 | 912,946 |
Celgene Corp.* (c) | 42,300 | 1,724,571 |
Charles River Laboratories International, Inc.* | 20,800 | 1,003,600 |
Genzyme Corp.* | 17,800 | 1,069,602 |
| 4,710,719 |
| Shares
| Value ($) |
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Health Care Equipment & Supplies 4.7% |
C.R. Bard, Inc. | 17,600 | 1,170,576 |
Fisher Scientific International, Inc.* | 12,200 | 791,780 |
Zimmer Holdings, Inc.* | 10,700 | 815,019 |
| 2,777,375 |
Health Care Providers & Services 16.0% |
Aetna, Inc. | 16,200 | 1,341,684 |
AMERIGROUP Corp.* (c) | 29,100 | 1,169,820 |
Community Health Systems, Inc.* | 32,700 | 1,235,733 |
Coventry Health Care, Inc.* | 15,900 | 1,124,925 |
DaVita, Inc.* | 26,000 | 1,182,480 |
Omnicare, Inc. | 28,700 | 1,217,741 |
Triad Hospitals, Inc.* | 22,400 | 1,223,936 |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | 19,400 | 1,011,516 |
| 9,507,835 |
Pharmaceuticals 2.4% |
Johnson & Johnson | 21,700 | 1,410,500 |
Industrials 2.1% |
Machinery |
Caterpillar, Inc. | 7,500 | 714,825 |
Joy Global, Inc. | 16,000 | 537,440 |
| 1,252,265 |
Information Technology 24.3% |
Communications Equipment 2.2% |
Comverse Technologies, Inc.* | 54,400 | 1,286,560 |
Computers & Peripherals 7.2% |
Avid Technology, Inc.* (c) | 19,100 | 1,017,648 |
Dell, Inc.* | 33,000 | 1,303,830 |
NCR Corp.* | 32,600 | 1,144,912 |
QLogic Corp.* | 25,300 | 781,011 |
| 4,247,401 |
Internet Software & Services 3.4% |
Google, Inc. "A"* | 3,500 | 1,029,525 |
VeriSign, Inc.* | 33,500 | 963,460 |
| 1,992,985 |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 5.5% |
Broadcom Corp. "A"* | 31,700 | 1,125,667 |
International Rectifier Corp.* | 21,800 | 1,040,296 |
Linear Technology Corp. | 30,800 | 1,130,052 |
| 3,296,015 |
Software 6.0% |
Activision, Inc.* | 37,800 | 624,456 |
Business Objects SA (ADR)* (c) | 37,800 | 994,140 |
Cognos, Inc.* | 22,600 | 771,564 |
Microsoft Corp. | 23,600 | 586,224 |
Symantec Corp.* | 28,400 | 617,416 |
| 3,593,800 |
Materials 1.3% |
Containers & Packaging |
Packaging Corp. of America | 36,200 | 762,010 |
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| Value ($) |
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Telecommunication Services 2.8% |
Diversified Telecommunication Services 0.3% |
NeuStar, Inc. "A"* | 6,100 | 156,160 |
Wireless Telecommunication Services 2.5% |
Nextel Partners, Inc. "A"* | 59,400 | 1,495,099 |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $46,211,643) | 57,892,356 |
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Securities Lending Collateral 14.3% |
Scudder Daily Assets Fund Institutional, 3.19% (d) (e) (Cost $8,466,153) | 8,466,153 | 8,466,153 |
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| Value ($) |
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Cash Equivalents 1.8% |
Scudder Cash Management QP Trust, 3.14% (b) (Cost $1,055,713) | 1,055,713 | 1,055,713 |
| % of Net Assets | Value ($) |
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Total Investment Portfolio (Cost $55,733,509) (a) | 113.6 | 67,414,222 |
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net | (13.6) | (8,073,637) |
Net Assets | 100.0 | 59,340,585 |
Notes to Scudder Aggressive Growth Portfolio of Investments |
* Non-income producing security.
(a) The cost for federal income tax purposes was $55,765,701. At June 30, 2005, net unrealized appreciation for all securities based on tax cost was $11,648,521. This consisted of aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all securities in which there was an excess of value over tax cost of $12,406,232 and aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all securities in which there was an excess of tax cost over value of $757,711.
(b) Scudder Cash Management QP Trust is managed by Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc. The rate shown is the annualized seven-day yield at period end.
(c) All or a portion of these securities were on loan (see Notes to Financial Statements). The value of all securities loaned at June 30, 2005 amounted to $8,221,689, which is 13.9% of net assets.
(d) Scudder 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.
(e) Represents collateral held in connection with securities lending.
ADR: American Depositary Receipt
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Assets and Liabilities as of June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) |
Assets |
Investments: Investments in securities, at value (cost $46,211,643) — including $8,221,689 of securities loaned | $ 57,892,356 |
Investment in Scudder Daily Assets Fund Institutional (cost $8,466,153)* | 8,466,153 |
Investment in Scudder Cash Management QP Trust (cost $1,055,713) | 1,055,713 |
Total investments in securities, at value (cost $55,733,509) | 67,414,222 |
Cash | 10,000 |
Receivable for investments sold | 666,790 |
Dividends receivable | 14,384 |
Interest receivable | 8,123 |
Receivable for Portfolio shares sold | 29,770 |
Other assets | 800 |
Total assets | 68,144,089 |
Liabilities |
Payable for investments purchased | 256,400 |
Payable for Portfolio shares redeemed | 2,477 |
Payable upon return of securities loaned | 8,466,153 |
Accrued management fee | 29,673 |
Other accrued expenses and payables | 48,801 |
Total liabilities | 8,803,504 |
Net assets, at value | $ 59,340,585 |
Net Assets |
Net assets consist of: Accumulated net investment loss | (122,798) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | 11,680,713 |
Accumulated net realized gain (loss) | (37,496,537) |
Paid-in capital | 85,279,207 |
Net assets, at value | $ 59,340,585 |
Class A Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share ($53,199,510 ÷ 5,134,890 outstanding shares of beneficial interest, $.01 par value, unlimited number of shares authorized) | $ 10.36 |
Class B Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share ($6,141,075 ÷ 598,638 outstanding shares of beneficial interest, $.01 par value, unlimited number of shares authorized) | $ 10.26 |
* Represents collateral on securities loaned.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Operations for the six months ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) |
Investment Income |
Income: Dividends | $ 129,088 |
Interest — Scudder Cash Management QP Trust | 31,546 |
Securities lending income, including income from Scudder Daily Assets Fund Institutional, net of borrower rebates | 3,400 |
Total Income | 164,034 |
Expenses: Management fee | 216,369 |
Custodian and accounting fees | 32,562 |
Distribution service fees (Class B) | 7,355 |
Record keeping fees (Class B) | 3,988 |
Auditing | 19,256 |
Legal | 7,404 |
Directors' fees and expenses | 1,899 |
Reports to shareholders | 9,274 |
Other | 1,660 |
Total expenses before expense reductions | 299,767 |
Expense reductions | (15,028) |
Total expenses after expense reductions | 284,739 |
Net investment income (loss) | (120,705) |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investment Transactions |
Net realized gain (loss) from investments | 1,685,814 |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period on investments | 1,401,272 |
Net gain (loss) on investment transactions | 3,087,086 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | $ 2,966,381 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) | Year Ended December 31, 2004 |
Operations: Net investment income (loss) | $ (120,705) | $ (84,055) |
Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions | 1,685,814 | 2,570,533 |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period on investment transactions | 1,401,272 | (452,406) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | 2,966,381 | 2,034,072 |
Portfolio share transactions: Class A Proceeds from shares sold | 3,590,410 | 4,965,372 |
Cost of shares redeemed | (6,229,876) | (9,699,886) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Class A share transactions | (2,639,466) | (4,734,514) |
Class B Proceeds from shares sold | 433,197 | 2,601,994 |
Cost of shares redeemed | (771,886) | (435,771) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Class B share transactions | (338,689) | 2,166,223 |
Increase (decrease) in net assets | (11,774) | (534,219) |
Net assets at beginning of period | 59,352,359 | 59,886,578 |
Net assets at end of period (including accumulated net investment loss of $122,798 and $2,093, respectively) | $ 59,340,585 | $ 59,352,359 |
Other Information |
Class A Shares outstanding at beginning of period | 5,401,258 | 5,923,874 |
Shares sold | 362,941 | 534,758 |
Shares redeemed | (629,309) | (1,057,374) |
Net increase (decrease) in Portfolio shares | (266,368) | (522,616) |
Shares outstanding at end of period | 5,134,890 | 5,401,258 |
Class B Shares outstanding at beginning of period | 634,195 | 405,258 |
Shares sold | 44,013 | 277,046 |
Shares redeemed | (79,570) | (48,109) |
Net increase (decrease) in Portfolio shares | (35,557) | 228,937 |
Shares outstanding at end of period | 598,638 | 634,195 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Class A
Years Ended December 31, | 2005a | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000b |
Selected Per Share Data |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 9.84 | $ 9.46 | $ 7.06 | $ 10.22 | $ 13.20 | $ 13.99 |
Income (loss) from investment operations: Net investment income (loss)c | (.02) | (.01) | (.05) | (.01) | .06 | .18 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | .54 | .39 | 2.45 | (3.11) | (2.92) | (.87) |
Total from investment operations | .52 | .38 | 2.40 | (3.12) | (2.86) | (.69) |
Less distributions from: Net investment income | — | — | — | (.04) | (.12) | — |
Net realized gains on investment transactions | — | — | — | — | — | (.10) |
Total distributions | — | — | — | (.04) | (.12) | (.10) |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 10.36 | $ 9.84 | $ 9.46 | $ 7.06 | $ 10.22 | $ 13.20 |
Total Return (%) | 5.28d** | 4.02d | 33.99d | (30.66) | (21.76) | (4.96) |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data |
Net assets, end of period ($ millions) | 53 | 53 | 56 | 44 | 71 | 66 |
Ratio of expenses before expense reductions (%) | 1.00* | 1.02 | .98 | .81 | .86 | .95 |
Ratio of expenses after expense reductions (%) | .95* | .95 | .95 | .81 | .86 | .94 |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) (%) | (.38)* | (.11) | (.57) | (.19) | .58 | 1.22 |
Portfolio turnover rate (%) | 89* | 103 | 91 | 71 | 42 | 103 |
a For the six months ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited).
b On June 18, 2001, the Portfolio implemented a 1 for 10 reverse stock split. Per share information, for the period prior to December 31, 2001, has been restated to reflect the effect of the split. Shareholders received 1 share for every 10 shares owned and net asset value per share increased correspondingly.
c Based on average shares outstanding during the period.
d Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced.
* Annualized ** Not annualized
Class B
Years Ended December 31, | 2005a | 2004 | 2003 | 2002b |
Selected Per Share Data |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 9.76 | $ 9.42 | $ 7.06 | $ 7.43 |
Income (loss) from investment operations: Net investment income (loss)c | (.04) | (.05) | (.09) | (.02) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | .54 | .39 | 2.45 | (.35) |
Total from investment operations | .50 | .34 | 2.36 | (.37) |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 10.26 | $ 9.76 | $ 9.42 | $ 7.06 |
Total Return (%) | 5.12d** | 3.61d | 33.43d | (4.98)** |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data |
Net assets, end of period ($ millions) | 6 | 6 | 4 | .1 |
Ratio of expenses before expense reductions (%) | 1.38* | 1.41 | 1.37 | 1.06* |
Ratio of expenses after expense reductions (%) | 1.33* | 1.34 | 1.34 | 1.06* |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) (%) | (.76)* | (.50) | (.96) | (.47)* |
Portfolio turnover rate (%) | 89* | 103 | 91 | 71 |
a For the six months ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited).
b For the period from 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 annualized
Information About Your Portfolio's Expenses |
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Scudder Blue Chip Portfolio
As an investor of the Portfolio, you incur two types of costs: ongoing expenses and transaction costs. Ongoing expenses include management fees, distribution and service (12b-1) fees and other Portfolio expenses. Examples of transaction costs include sales charges (loads), redemption fees and account maintenance fees, which are not shown in this section. The following tables are intended to help you understand your ongoing expenses (in dollars) of investing in the Portfolio and to help you compare these expenses with the ongoing expenses of investing in other mutual funds. The tables are based on an investment of $1,000 made at the beginning of the six-month period ended June 30, 2005.
The tables illustrate your Portfolio's expenses in two ways:
Actual Portfolio Return. This helps you estimate the actual dollar amount of ongoing expenses (but not transaction costs) paid on a $1,000 investment in the Portfolio using the Portfolio's actual return during the period. To estimate the expenses you paid over the period, simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the "Expenses Paid per $1,000" line under the share class you hold.
Hypothetical 5% Portfolio Return. This helps you to compare your Portfolio's ongoing expenses (but not transaction costs) with those of other mutual funds using the Portfolio's actual expense ratio and a hypothetical rate of return of 5% per year before expenses. Examples using a 5% hypothetical Portfolio return may be found in the shareholder reports of other mutual funds. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period.
Please note that the expenses shown in these tables are meant to highlight your ongoing expenses only and do not reflect any transaction costs. The "Expenses Paid per $1,000" line of the tables is useful in comparing ongoing expenses only and will not help you determine the relative total expense of owning different funds. If these transaction costs had been included, your costs would have been higher.
Expenses and Value of a $1,000 Investment for the six months ended June 30, 2005 |
Actual Portfolio Return | Class A | Class B |
Beginning Account Value 1/1/05 | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,000.00 |
Ending Account Value 6/30/05 | $ 1,011.10 | $ 1,009.50 |
Expenses Paid per $1,000* | $ 3.44 | $ 5.28 |
Hypothetical 5% Portfolio Return | Class A | Class B |
Beginning Account Value 1/1/05 | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,000.00 |
Ending Account Value 6/30/05 | $ 1,021.37 | $ 1,019.54 |
Expenses Paid per $1,000* | $ 3.46 | $ 5.31 |
* Expenses are equal to the Portfolio's annualized expense ratio for each share class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent six-month period, then divided by 365.
Annualized Expense Ratios | Class A | Class B |
Scudder Variable Series II — Scudder Blue Chip Portfolio | .69% | 1.06% |
For more information, please refer to the Portfolio's prospectus.
These tables do not 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.
Management Summary June 30, 2005 |
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Scudder Blue Chip Portfolio
The US stock market ended the period close to where it began. For the six-month period ended June 30, 2005, the portfolio returned 1.11% (Class A shares, unadjusted for contract charges) finishing ahead of the 0.11% return of its benchmark, the Russell 1000 Index.
We believe the portfolio was able to outperform its benchmark mainly because of our disciplined focus on individual stock selection. We generated the best relative performance within the retailing, energy and insurance industry groups. The most significant individual contributor was Valero Energy Corp. The company's revenue and margins benefited from rising oil prices. This holding was sold during the second quarter, as we believed the stock was fully valued relative to its peers. Within the retailing industry group, the portfolio's position in American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. was a key contributor to relative performance. The company experienced strong brand momentum and benefited from its fashion-appropriate assortments and value proposition. Margins have improved because the product line's appeal to customers has required minimal promotional activity. Stock selection was weakest within the technology hardware and equipment industry group. Our position in Cree, Inc., a leading developer and supplier of semiconductors, detracted from relative performance. Increased competition and weaker demand led to lower-than-expected revenues and gross margins. This holding was sold during the first quarter, as its fundamentals deteriorated relative to its peers.
Overall, we are pleased with the portfolio's performance and its current positioning. As always, we will continue to take a balanced approach to our stock selection methodology — considering both value and growth attributes as well as technical signals — to help us pinpoint timely market opportunities.
Janet Campagna
Robert Wang
Portfolio Managers
Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc.
All performance shown is historical, assumes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions, 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 than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Please visit scudder.com for the product's most recent month-end performance. 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, 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. It may focus its investments on certain economic sectors, thereby increasing its vulnerability to any single economic, political or regulatory development. This may result in greater share price volatility. Please read this portfolio's prospectus for specific details regarding its investments and risk profile.
The Russell 1000 Index is an unmanaged capitalization-weighted price-only index composed of the largest-capitalized United States companies whose common stocks are traded in the US. This larger capitalization, market-oriented index is highly correlated with the S&P 500 Index. Index returns assume reinvestment of all dividends and, unlike portfolio returns, do not reflect fees or expenses. It is not possible to invest directly into an index.
Portfolio management market commentary is as of June 30, 2005, and may not come to pass. This information is subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions.
Scudder Blue Chip Portfolio
Asset Allocation (Excludes Securities Lending Collateral) | 6/30/05 | 12/31/04 |
|
Common Stocks | 97% | 96% |
Cash Equivalents | 3% | 4% |
| 100% | 100% |
Sector Diversification (As a % of Common Stocks) | 6/30/05 | 12/31/04 |
|
Financials | 18% | 19% |
Information Technology | 15% | 14% |
Health Care | 15% | 15% |
Consumer Discretionary | 15% | 12% |
Industrials | 13% | 13% |
Energy | 9% | 8% |
Consumer Staples | 6% | 8% |
Telecommunication Services | 3% | 4% |
Utilities | 3% | 2% |
Materials | 3% | 5% |
| 100% | 100% |
Asset allocation and sector diversification are subject to change.
For more complete details about the Portfolio's investment portfolio, see page 16. A quarterly Fact Sheet is available upon request. Information concerning portfolio holdings of the Portfolio as of month end will be posted to scudder.com on the 15th of the following month.
Following the Portfolio's fiscal first and third quarter-end, a complete portfolio holdings listing is filed with the SEC on Form N-Q. The form will be available on the SEC's Web site at www.sec.gov, and it also may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the SEC's Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling (800) SEC-0330.
Investment Portfolio June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) |
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Scudder Blue Chip Portfolio
| Shares
| Value ($) |
| |
Common Stocks 96.9% |
Consumer Discretionary 14.3% |
Auto Components 1.2% |
Autoliv, Inc. | 90,000 | 3,942,000 |
Hotels Restaurants & Leisure 2.4% |
Darden Restaurants, Inc. | 75,800 | 2,499,884 |
McDonald's Corp. | 161,600 | 4,484,400 |
Regal Entertainment Group "A" (e) | 47,600 | 898,688 |
| 7,882,972 |
Household Durables 0.5% |
Harman International Industries, Inc. | 18,600 | 1,513,296 |
Internet & Catalog Retail 0.4% |
eBay, Inc.* | 36,400 | 1,201,564 |
Media 4.1% |
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. "A" | 5,000 | 198,650 |
Liberty Global, Inc. "A"* | 7,768 | 362,520 |
Liberty Media Corp. "A"* | 55,200 | 562,488 |
McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. | 96,900 | 4,287,825 |
Omnicom Group, Inc. | 45,600 | 3,641,616 |
Walt Disney Co. | 177,900 | 4,479,522 |
| 13,532,621 |
Multiline Retail 2.5% |
Federated Department Stores, Inc. | 32,700 | 2,396,256 |
J.C. Penney Co., Inc. | 27,600 | 1,451,208 |
Target Corp. | 76,600 | 4,167,806 |
| 8,015,270 |
Specialty Retail 3.2% |
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. | 91,000 | 2,789,150 |
Barnes & Noble, Inc.* | 16,700 | 647,960 |
Best Buy Co., Inc. | 40,900 | 2,803,695 |
Michaels Stores, Inc. | 67,000 | 2,771,790 |
Urban Outfitters, Inc.* | 26,200 | 1,485,278 |
| 10,497,873 |
Consumer Staples 5.7% |
Beverages 0.2% |
PepsiCo, Inc. | 15,100 | 814,343 |
Food & Staples Retailing 0.3% |
7-Eleven, Inc.* | 19,300 | 583,632 |
Safeway, Inc.* | 16,700 | 377,253 |
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. | 100 | 4,820 |
| 965,705 |
Food Products 2.0% |
Pilgrim's Pride Corp.(e) | 85,200 | 2,907,876 |
The Hershey Co. | 56,100 | 3,483,810 |
| 6,391,686 |
Household Products 1.4% |
Clorox Co. | 73,900 | 4,117,708 |
Kimberly-Clark Corp. | 4,500 | 281,655 |
Procter & Gamble Co. | 2,700 | 142,425 |
| 4,541,788 |
| Shares
| Value ($) |
| |
Personal Products 0.3% |
Avon Products, Inc. | 6,700 | 253,595 |
Gillette Co. | 13,600 | 688,568 |
| 942,163 |
Tobacco 1.5% |
Altria Group, Inc. | 19,200 | 1,241,472 |
Loews Corp. — Carolina Group | 110,300 | 3,675,196 |
| 4,916,668 |
Energy 8.6% |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 8.6% |
Apache Corp. | 60,600 | 3,914,760 |
Burlington Resources, Inc. | 94,000 | 5,192,560 |
ExxonMobil Corp. | 108,140 | 6,214,806 |
Kerr-McGee Corp. (e) | 22,829 | 1,742,081 |
Marathon Oil Corp. | 62,200 | 3,319,614 |
Occidental Petroleum Corp. | 37,300 | 2,869,489 |
Sunoco, Inc. | 42,500 | 4,831,400 |
XTO Energy, Inc. | 1 | 34 |
| 28,084,744 |
Financials 17.9% |
Banks 6.1% |
Bank of America Corp. | 209,600 | 9,559,856 |
SunTrust Banks, Inc. | 41,800 | 3,019,632 |
US Bancorp. | 129,800 | 3,790,160 |
Wachovia Corp. | 67,800 | 3,362,880 |
| 19,732,528 |
Capital Markets 2.4% |
Bear Stearns Companies, Inc. | 46,900 | 4,874,786 |
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. | 27,600 | 2,815,752 |
| 7,690,538 |
Consumer Finance 0.8% |
Providian Financial Corp.* | 156,700 | 2,762,621 |
Diversified Financial Services 2.7% |
Citigroup, Inc. | 53,600 | 2,477,928 |
Countrywide Financial Corp. | 23,500 | 907,335 |
Freddie Mac | 84,200 | 5,492,366 |
| 8,877,629 |
Insurance 4.2% |
Alleghany Corp.* | 112 | 33,264 |
Allstate Corp. | 18,700 | 1,117,325 |
American Financial Group, Inc. | 8,300 | 278,216 |
Commerce Group, Inc. | 4,700 | 291,917 |
Genworth Financial, Inc. "A" | 37,200 | 1,124,556 |
MetLife, Inc. | 93,400 | 4,197,396 |
Progressive Corp. | 19,400 | 1,916,914 |
W.R. Berkley Corp. | 134,525 | 4,799,852 |
| 13,759,440 |
Real Estate 1.7% |
Apartment Investment & Management Co. "A" (REIT) | 5,700 | 233,244 |
Avalonbay Communities, Inc. (REIT) | 5,900 | 476,720 |
Boston Properties, Inc. (REIT) | 4,300 | 301,000 |
| Shares
| Value ($) |
| |
Camden Property Trust (REIT) | 10,400 | 559,000 |
CenterPoint Properties Corp. (REIT) | 5,200 | 219,960 |
Equity Office Properties Trust (REIT) | 29,600 | 979,760 |
Equity Residential (REIT) | 16,300 | 600,166 |
General Growth Properties, Inc. (REIT) | 12,300 | 505,407 |
Rayonier, Inc. | 8,200 | 434,846 |
The Mills Corp. (REIT) | 4,900 | 297,871 |
Vornado Realty Trust (REIT) | 10,800 | 868,320 |
| 5,476,294 |
Health Care 14.5% |
Biotechnology 2.0% |
Amgen, Inc.* | 8,900 | 538,094 |
Celgene Corp.* | 69,600 | 2,837,592 |
Genzyme Corp.* | 50,400 | 3,028,536 |
| 6,404,222 |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies 3.4% |
Baxter International, Inc. | 93,200 | 3,457,720 |
Becton, Dickinson & Co. | 85,200 | 4,470,444 |
Dade Behring Holdings, Inc. | 46,700 | 3,035,967 |
| 10,964,131 |
Health Care Providers & Services 3.0% |
HCA, Inc. | 60,800 | 3,445,536 |
Sierra Health Services, Inc.* | 3,400 | 242,964 |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | 117,500 | 6,126,450 |
| 9,814,950 |
Pharmaceuticals 6.1% |
Barr Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | 73,300 | 3,572,642 |
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | 34,400 | 859,312 |
Endo Pharmaceuticals Holdings, Inc.* | 92,600 | 2,433,528 |
Johnson & Johnson | 137,182 | 8,916,830 |
Merck & Co., Inc. | 68,100 | 2,097,480 |
Pfizer, Inc. | 76,650 | 2,114,007 |
| 19,993,799 |
Industrials 12.2% |
Aerospace & Defense 3.3% |
General Dynamics Corp. | 19,100 | 2,092,214 |
Lockheed Martin Corp. | 61,100 | 3,963,557 |
Raytheon Co. | 122,000 | 4,772,640 |
| 10,828,411 |
Air Freight & Logistics 1.4% |
Ryder System, Inc. | 120,800 | 4,421,280 |
Airlines 0.3% |
AMR Corp.* (e) | 94,100 | 1,139,551 |
Commercial Services & Supplies 1.5% |
Cendant Corp. | 207,100 | 4,632,827 |
Total System Services, Inc. | 7,900 | 190,390 |
| 4,823,217 |
Industrial Conglomerates 4.7% |
3M Co. | 19,700 | 1,424,310 |
General Electric Co. | 401,900 | 13,925,835 |
| 15,350,145 |
Road & Rail 1.0% |
Yellow Roadway Corp.* | 65,900 | 3,347,720 |
| Shares
| Value ($) |
| |
Information Technology 14.7% |
Communications Equipment 1.9% |
Cisco Systems, Inc.* | 316,700 | 6,052,137 |
Computers & Peripherals 3.2% |
Apple Computer, Inc.* | 86,200 | 3,173,022 |
Dell, Inc.* | 140,500 | 5,551,155 |
EMC Corp.* | 134,600 | 1,845,366 |
| 10,569,543 |
Internet Software & Services 0.8% |
Google, Inc. "A"* | 4,100 | 1,206,015 |
Yahoo!, Inc.* | 38,200 | 1,323,630 |
| 2,529,645 |
IT Consulting & Services 1.6% |
Alliance Data Systems Corp.* | 43,500 | 1,764,360 |
Computer Sciences Corp.* | 73,800 | 3,225,060 |
Unisys Corp.* | 38,400 | 243,071 |
| 5,232,491 |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 4.3% |
Intel Corp. | 278,700 | 7,262,922 |
MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc.* | 121,200 | 1,911,324 |
Microchip Technology, Inc. | 37,500 | 1,110,750 |
Texas Instruments, Inc. | 132,200 | 3,710,854 |
| 13,995,850 |
Software 2.9% |
Autodesk, Inc. | 27,100 | 931,427 |
Citrix Systems, Inc.* | 118,700 | 2,571,042 |
Microsoft Corp. | 230,200 | 5,718,168 |
Symantec Corp.* | 10,800 | 234,792 |
| 9,455,429 |
Materials 2.7% |
Containers & Packaging 0.7% |
Owens-Illinois, Inc.* | 96,500 | 2,417,325 |
Metals & Mining 2.0% |
Phelps Dodge Corp. | 38,200 | 3,533,500 |
Southern Peru Copper Corp. (e) | 67,600 | 2,895,984 |
| 6,429,484 |
Telecommunication Services 3.3% |
Diversified Telecommunication Services 1.7% |
Verizon Communications, Inc. | 164,600 | 5,686,930 |
Wireless Telecommunication Services 1.6% |
Nextel Communications, Inc. "A"* | 87,800 | 2,836,818 |
NII Holdings, Inc.* | 35,600 | 2,276,264 |
| 5,113,082 |
Utilities 3.0% |
Electric Utilities 0.9% |
Edison International | 25,600 | 1,038,080 |
Exelon Corp. | 37,500 | 1,924,875 |
| 2,962,955 |
Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders 1.5% |
Duke Energy Corp. (e) | 161,900 | 4,813,287 |
| Shares
| Value ($) |
| |
Multi-Utilities 0.6% |
Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc. | 34,700 | 2,110,454 |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $296,099,467) | 315,997,781 |
| Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
| |
US Government Backed 0.2% |
US Treasury Bill, 2.869%**, 7/21/2005 (f) (Cost $728,861) | 730,000 | 728,861 |
| Shares
| Value ($) |
| |
Securities Lending Collateral 3.8% |
Scudder Daily Assets Fund Institutional, 3.19% (c) (d) (Cost $12,244,280) | 12,244,280 | 12,244,280 |
| Shares
| Value ($) |
| |
Cash Equivalents 2.9% |
Scudder Cash Management QP Trust, 3.14% (b) (Cost $9,376,730) | 9,376,730 | 9,376,730 |
| % of Net Assets | Value ($) |
| |
Total Investment Portfolio (Cost $318,449,338) (a) | 103.8 | 338,347,652 |
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net | (3.8) | (12,320,421) |
Net Assets | 100.0 | 326,027,231 |
Notes to Scudder Blue Chip Portfolio of Investments |
* Non-income producing security.
** Annualized yield at time of purchase; not a coupon rate.
(a) The cost for federal income tax purposes was $320,064,395. At June 30, 2005, net unrealized appreciation for all securities based on tax cost was $18,283,257. This consisted of aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all securities in which there was an excess of value over tax cost of $23,736,974 and aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all securities in which there was an excess of tax cost over value of $5,453,717.
(b) Scudder Cash Management QP Trust is managed by Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc. The rate shown is the annualized seven-day yield at period end.
(c) Scudder 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) All or a portion of these securities were on loan (see Notes to Financial Statements). The value of all securities loaned at June 30, 2005 amounted to $11,938,473, which is 3.7% of net assets.
(f) At June 30, 2005, this security, in part or in whole, has been segregated to cover initial margin requirements for open futures contracts.
REIT: Real Estate Investment Trust
At June 30, 2005, open futures contracts purchased were as follows:
Futures | Expiration Date | Contracts | Aggregate Face Value ($) | Value ($) | Unrealized Depreciation ($) |
S&P 500 Index | 9/15/2005 | 33 | 9,907,091 | 9,862,875 | (44,216) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Assets and Liabilities as of June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) |
Assets |
Investments: Investments in securities, at value (cost $296,828,328) — including $11,938,473 of securities loaned | $ 316,726,642 |
Investment in Scudder Daily Assets Fund Institutional (cost $12,244,280)* | 12,244,280 |
Investment in Scudder Cash Management QP Trust (cost $9,376,730) | 9,376,730 |
Total investments in securities, at value (cost $318,449,338) | 338,347,652 |
Dividends receivable | 335,969 |
Interest receivable | 38,359 |
Receivable for Portfolio shares sold | 48,226 |
Other assets | 4,733 |
Total assets | 338,774,939 |
Liabilities |
Payable for Portfolio shares redeemed | 208,279 |
Payable for daily variation margin on open futures contracts | 61,050 |
Payable upon return of securities loaned | 12,244,280 |
Accrued management fee | 171,400 |
Other accrued expenses and payables | 62,699 |
Total liabilities | 12,747,708 |
Net assets, at value | $ 326,027,231 |
Net Assets |
Net assets consist of: Undistributed net investment income | 1,353,850 |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: Investments | 19,898,314 |
Futures | (44,216) |
Accumulated net realized gain (loss) | (40,989) |
Paid-in capital | 304,860,272 |
Net assets, at value | $ 326,027,231 |
Class A Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share ($286,825,785 ÷ 20,986,959 outstanding shares of beneficial interest, $.01 par value, unlimited number of shares authorized) | $ 13.67 |
Class B Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share ($39,201,446 ÷ 2,872,527 outstanding shares of beneficial interest, $.01 par value, unlimited number of shares authorized) | $ 13.65 |
* Represents collateral on securities loaned.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Operations for the six months ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) |
Investment Income |
Income: Dividends | $ 2,434,788 |
Interest — Scudder Cash Management QP Trust | 126,349 |
Interest | 9,242 |
Securities lending income, including income from Scudder Daily Assets Fund Institutional, net of borrower rebates | 64,649 |
Total Income | 2,635,028 |
Expenses: Management fee | 1,027,047 |
Custodian fees | 10,749 |
Distribution service fees (Class B) | 48,153 |
Record keeping fees (Class B) | 23,730 |
Auditing | 21,177 |
Legal | 7,833 |
Trustees' fees and expenses | 1,257 |
Reports to shareholders | 17,999 |
Other | 7,670 |
Total expenses, before expense reductions | 1,165,615 |
Expense reductions | (1,367) |
Total expenses, after expense reductions | 1,164,248 |
Net investment income (loss) | 1,470,780 |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investment Transactions |
Net realized gain (loss) from: Investments | 18,778,350 |
Futures | (107,523) |
| 18,670,827 |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period on: Investments | (16,360,724) |
Futures | (272,519) |
| (16,633,243) |
Net gain (loss) on investment transactions | 2,037,584 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | $ 3,508,364 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) | Year Ended December 31, 2004 |
Operations: Net investment income (loss) | $ 1,470,780 | $ 2,928,100 |
Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions | 18,670,827 | 38,719,019 |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period on investment transactions | (16,633,243) | 1,111,435 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | 3,508,364 | 42,758,554 |
Distributions to shareholders from: Net investment income Class A | (2,673,957) | (1,626,701) |
Class B | (231,257) | (56,503) |
Portfolio share transactions: Class A Proceeds from shares sold | 21,689,699 | 28,844,570 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 2,673,957 | 1,626,701 |
Cost of shares redeemed | (20,899,640) | (26,173,350) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Class A share transactions | 3,464,016 | 4,297,921 |
Class B Proceeds from shares sold | 6,055,015 | 16,893,828 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 231,257 | 56,503 |
Cost of shares redeemed | (4,018,809) | (1,310,947) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Class B share transactions | 2,267,463 | 15,639,384 |
Increase (decrease) in net assets | 6,334,629 | 61,012,655 |
Net assets at beginning of period | 319,692,602 | 258,679,947 |
Net assets at end of period (including undistributed net investment income of $1,353,850 and $2,788,284, respectively) | $ 326,027,231 | $ 319,692,602 |
Other Information |
Class A Shares outstanding at beginning of period | 20,734,323 | 20,421,127 |
Shares sold | 1,603,483 | 2,286,747 |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | 198,218 | 132,360 |
Shares redeemed | (1,549,065) | (2,105,911) |
Net increase (decrease) in Portfolio shares | 252,636 | 313,196 |
Shares outstanding at end of period | 20,986,959 | 20,734,323 |
Class B Shares outstanding at beginning of period | 2,700,912 | 1,427,149 |
Shares sold | 449,631 | 1,373,668 |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | 17,156 | 4,597 |
Shares redeemed | (295,172) | (104,502) |
Net increase (decrease) in Portfolio shares | 171,615 | 1,273,763 |
Shares outstanding at end of period | 2,872,527 | 2,700,912 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Class A
Years Ended December 31, | 2005a | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000b |
Selected Per Share Data |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 13.65 | $ 11.84 | $ 9.37 | $ 12.07 | $ 14.41 | $ 15.69 |
Income (loss) from investment operations: Net investment income (loss)c | .07 | .13 | .08 | .07 | .05 | .07 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | .08 | 1.76 | 2.45 | (2.73) | (2.33) | (1.29) |
Total from investment operations | .15 | 1.89 | 2.53 | (2.66) | (2.28) | (1.22) |
Less distributions from: Net investment income | (.13) | (.08) | (.06) | (.04) | (.06) | (.06) |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 13.67 | $ 13.65 | $ 11.84 | $ 9.37 | $ 12.07 | $ 14.41 |
Total Return (%) | 1.11** | 16.04 | 27.25 | (22.11) | (15.81) | (7.84) |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data |
Net assets, end of period ($ millions) | 287 | 283 | 242 | 174 | 240 | 228 |
Ratio of expenses (%) | .69* | .70 | .71 | .69 | .69 | .71 |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) (%) | .98* | 1.08 | .82 | .65 | .42 | .44 |
Portfolio turnover rate (%) | 291* | 249 | 182 | 195 | 118 | 86 |
a For the six months ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited).
b On June 18, 2001, the Portfolio implemented a 1 for 10 reverse stock split. Per share information, for the period prior to December 31, 2001, has been restated to reflect the effect of the split. Shareholders received 1 share for every 10 shares owned and net asset value per share increased correspondingly.
c Based on average shares outstanding during the period.
* Annualized
** Not annualized
Class B
Years Ended December 31, | 2005a | 2004 | 2003 | 2002b |
Selected Per Share Data |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 13.60 | $ 11.80 | $ 9.35 | $ 10.28 |
Income (loss) from investment operations: Net investment income (loss)c | .04 | .09 | .04 | .03 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | .09 | 1.74 | 2.45 | (.96) |
Total from investment operations | .13 | 1.83 | 2.49 | (.93) |
Less distributions from: Net investment income | (.08) | (.03) | (.04) | — |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 13.65 | $ 13.60 | $ 11.80 | $ 9.35 |
Total Return (%) | .95** | 15.55 | 26.76 | (9.05)** |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data |
Net assets, end of period ($ millions) | 39 | 37 | 17 | .4 |
Ratio of expenses (%) | 1.06* | 1.08 | 1.10 | .94* |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) (%) | .61* | .70 | .43 | .61* |
Portfolio turnover rate (%) | 291* | 249 | 182 | 195 |
a For the six months ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited).
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.
* Annualized
** Not annualized
Information About Your Portfolio's Expenses |
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Scudder Conservative Income Strategy Portfolio
As an investor of the Portfolio, you incur two types of costs: ongoing expenses and transaction costs. Ongoing expenses include management fees, distribution and service (12b-1) fees and other Portfolio expenses. Examples of transaction costs include sales charges (loads), redemption fees and account maintenance fees, which are not shown in this section. The following tables are intended to help you understand your ongoing expenses (in dollars) of investing in the Portfolio and to help you compare these expenses with the ongoing expenses of investing in other mutual funds. In addition to the ongoing expenses which the Portfolio bears directly, the Portfolio's shareholders indirectly bear the expense of the Underlying Scudder Portfolios in which the Portfolio invests. The Portfolio's estimated indirect expense from investing in the Underlying Scudder Portfolios is based on its allocation of Underlying Scudder Portfolios. In the most recent six-month period, the Portfolio limited these expenses; had it not done so, expenses would have been higher. The tables are based on an investment of $1,000 made at the beginning of the six-month period ended June 30, 2005.
The tables illustrate your Portfolio's expenses in two ways:
Actual Portfolio Return. This helps you estimate the actual dollar amount of ongoing expenses (but not transaction costs) paid on a $1,000 investment in the Portfolio using the Portfolio's actual return during the period. To estimate the expenses you paid over the period, simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the "Expenses Paid per $1,000" line under the share class you hold.
Hypothetical 5% Portfolio Return. This helps you to compare your Portfolio's ongoing expenses (but not transaction costs) with those of other mutual funds using the Portfolio's actual expense ratio and a hypothetical rate of return of 5% per year before expenses. Examples using a 5% hypothetical Portfolio return may be found in the shareholder reports of other mutual funds. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period.
Please note that the expenses shown in these tables are meant to highlight your ongoing expenses only and do not reflect any transaction costs. The "Expenses Paid per $1,000" line of the tables is useful in comparing ongoing expenses only and will not help you determine the relative total expense of owning different funds. If these transaction costs had been included, your costs would have been higher.
Direct Portfolio Expenses and Value of a $1,000 Investment for the six months ended June 30, 2005 |
Actual Portfolio Return | Class B |
Beginning Account Value 1/1/05 | $ 1,000.00 |
Ending Account Value 6/30/05 | $ 1,016.20 |
Expenses Paid per $1,000* | $ 3.75 |
Hypothetical 5% Portfolio Return | Class B |
Beginning Account Value 1/1/05 | $ 1,000.00 |
Ending Account Value 6/30/05 | $ 1,021.08 |
Expenses Paid per $1,000* | $ 3.76 |
Direct Portfolio Expenses and Estimated Indirect Underlying Scudder Portfolio Expenses and Value of a $1,000 Investment for the six months ended June 30, 2005 |
Actual Portfolio Return | Class B |
Beginning Account Value 1/1/05 | $ 1,000.00 |
Ending Account Value 6/30/05 | $ 1,016.20 |
Expenses Paid per $1,000** | $ 7.10 |
Hypothetical 5% Portfolio Return | Class B |
Beginning Account Value 1/1/05 | $ 1,000.00 |
Ending Account Value 6/30/05 | $ 1,017.75 |
Expenses Paid per $1,000** | $ 7.10 |
* Expenses are equal to the Portfolio's annualized expense ratio for the share class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent six-month period, then divided by 365.
** Expenses are equal to the Portfolio's annualized expense ratio for each class plus the estimated indirect expense from investing in underlying portfolios in which the Portfolio invests, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent six-month period, then divided by 365.
Annualized Expense Ratio | Class B |
Direct Portfolio Expense Ratio | .75% |
Estimated Indirect Expenses of Underlying Scudder Portfolios | .67% |
Estimated Net Annual Portfolio and Underlying Scudder Portfolios Expenses | 1.42% |
For more information, please refer to the Portfolio's prospectus.
These tables do not 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.
Management Summary June 30, 2005 |
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Scudder Conservative Income Strategy Portfolio
For the six months ended June 30, 2005, Scudder Conservative Income Strategy Portfolio had a return of 1.62% (Class B shares, unadjusted for contract charges). Since this portfolio invests in underlying portfolios from a broad array of investment styles, performance is analyzed by comparing the portfolio's return with the returns of indices that represent major asset classes. The portfolio's return was above that of major equity indices but below that of bond indices. The portfolio's allocation between stocks and bonds remained close to its target of 25% equity and 75% fixed income over the period.
During the first six months of 2005 the US stock market exhibited considerable volatility as investors reacted to economic news that was somewhat contradictory. At the end of June, the S&P 500 Index was close to its level at the beginning of the year; the total return of the index for the six-month period was -0.81%. In the US markets, large-cap stocks performed better than small-cap stocks, and value stocks outperformed growth. International stocks were somewhat weaker than domestic issues.
Bonds delivered higher returns than stocks for the period: the return of the Lehman Brothers Aggregate Bond Index was 2.51%. High-yield bonds underperformed investment-grade issues in the early months of 2005, as concerns about the durability of economic growth drove a flight to quality. After a turbulent period in March and early April, the high-yield and emerging market debt sectors rebounded.
Absolute returns were negatively affected by the portfolio's tactical asset allocation, as equities, which underperformed bonds, were slightly overweighted in comparison to the index. Within the predominant fixed income portion of the portfolio, cash was underweighted and bonds were overweighted during most of the period. This positioning helped performance, as the Lehman Brothers Aggregate Bond Index outpaced treasury bills.
Arnim Holzer Inna Okounkova Robert Wang
Co-Managers
Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc.
All performance shown is historical, assumes reinvestment of all dividend and capital gain distributions, 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 than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Please visit scudder.com for the product's most recent month-end performance. 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.
Portfolio returns during the period reflect a fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement. Without this waiver/reimbursement, returns would have been lower.
Risk Considerations
Diversification does not eliminate risk. The underlying portfolios invest in individual equity and bond funds whose yields and market values fluctuate, so that your investment may be worth more or less than its original cost. Bond investments are subject to interest-rate risk such that when interest rates rise, the prices of the bonds, and thus the value of the bond fund, can decline and the investor can lose principal value. In addition, the underlying portfolios are 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. Investing in foreign securities presents certain unique risks not associated with domestic investments, such as currency fluctuation, political and economic changes, and market risks. Derivatives may be more volatile and less liquid than traditional securities, and the portfolio could suffer losses on its derivative positions. Please read this portfolio's prospectus for specific details regarding its 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.
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 reinvestment of all dividends and do not reflect fees or expenses. It is not possible to invest directly into an index.
Portfolio management market commentary is as of June 30, 2005, and may not come to pass. This information is subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions.
Scudder Conservative Income Strategy Portfolio
Asset Allocation | 6/30/05 | 12/31/04 |
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Fixed Income | 67% | 72% |
Equity | 26% | 25% |
Cash Equivalents | 7% | 3% |
| 100% | 100% |
Asset allocation is subject to change.
For more complete details about the Portfolio's investment portfolio, see page 28. A quarterly Fact Sheet is available upon request. Information concerning portfolio holdings of the Portfolio as of month end will be posted to scudder.com on the 15th of the following month.
Following the Portfolio's fiscal first and third quarter-end, a complete portfolio holdings listing is filed with the SEC on Form N-Q. The form will be available on the SEC's Web site at www.sec.gov, and it also may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the SEC's Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling (800) SEC-0330.
Investment Portfolio June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) |
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Scudder Conservative Income Strategy Portfolio
| Shares
| Value ($) |
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Equity Funds 25.6% |
Scudder SVS I Capital Growth Portfolio "A" | 5,980 | 94,058 |
Scudder SVS I Global Discovery Portfolio "A" | 1,728 | 22,925 |
Scudder SVS I Growth & Income Portfolio "A" | 26,081 | 237,855 |
Scudder SVS I International Portfolio "A" | 10,654 | 99,298 |
Scudder SVS II Aggressive Growth Portfolio "A" | 14,490 | 150,116 |
Scudder SVS II Blue Chip Portfolio "A" | 23,226 | 317,496 |
Scudder SVS II Dreman High Return Equity Portfolio "A" | 16,952 | 215,797 |
Scudder SVS II Dreman Small Cap Value Portfolio "A" | 5,748 | 107,263 |
Scudder SVS II International Select Equity Portfolio "A" | 11,898 | 136,356 |
Scudder SVS II Janus Growth Opportunities Portfolio "A" | 42,467 | 327,844 |
Scudder SVS II Large Cap Value Portfolio "A" | 20,354 | 309,793 |
Scudder SVS II MFS Strategic Value Portfolio "A" | 6,866 | 76,556 |
Scudder SVS II Small Cap Growth Portfolio "A" | 7,007 | 89,124 |
Scudder SVS II Templeton Foreign Value Portfolio "A" | 2,178 | 22,545 |
Scudder VIT Real Estate Securities Portfolio "A" | 7,580 | 132,116 |
Total Equity Funds (Cost $2,305,699) | 2,339,142 |
| Shares
| Value ($) |
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Fixed Income Funds 67.0% |
Scudder SVS II Fixed Income Portfolio "A" | 425,078 | 5,041,426 |
Scudder SVS II Government and Agency Securities Portfolio "A" | 59,075 | 718,947 |
Scudder SVS II High Income Portfolio "A" | 40,073 | 320,180 |
Scudder SVS II Strategic Income Portfolio "A" | 4,012 | 45,694 |
Total Fixed Income Funds (Cost $6,183,259) | 6,126,247 |
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Cash Equivalents 7.3% |
Scudder Cash Management QP Trust, 3.14% (b) (Cost $669,998) | 669,998 | 669,998 |
| % of Net Assets | Value ($) |
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Total Investment Portfolio (Cost $9,158,956) (a) | 99.9 | 9,135,387 |
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net | 0.1 | 13,697 |
Net Assets | 100.0 | 9,149,084 |
Notes to Scudder Conservative Income Strategy Portfolio of Investments |
(a) The cost for federal income tax purposes was $9,158,956. At June 30, 2005, net unrealized depreciation for all securities based on tax cost was $23,569. This consisted of aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all securities in which there was an excess of value over tax cost of $40,727 and aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all securities in which there was an excess of tax cost over value of $64,296.
(b) Scudder Cash Management QP Trust is managed by Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc. The rate shown is the annualized seven-day yield at period end.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Assets and Liabilities as of June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) |
Assets |
Investments: Investments in Underlying Affiliated Portfolios, at value (cost $8,488,958) | $ 8,465,389 |
Investment in Scudder Cash Management QP Trust (cost $669,998) | 669,998 |
Total investments in securities, at value (cost $9,158,956) | 9,135,387 |
Interest receivable | 1,384 |
Receivable for Portfolio shares sold | 1,060 |
Due from Advisor | 24,339 |
Other assets | 129 |
Total assets | 9,162,299 |
Liabilities |
Payable for Portfolio shares redeemed | 495 |
Other accrued expenses and payables | 12,720 |
Total liabilities | 13,215 |
Net assets, at value | $ 9,149,084 |
Net Assets |
Net assets consist of: Undistributed net investment income | 177,833 |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | (23,569) |
Accumulated net realized gain (loss) | 50,440 |
Paid-in capital | 8,944,380 |
Net assets, at value | $ 9,149,084 |
Class B Shares Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($9,149,084 ÷ 858,688 shares outstanding shares of beneficial interest, $.01 par value, unlimited number of shares authorized) | $ 10.65 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Operations for the six months ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) |
Investment Income |
Income: Income distributions from Underlying Affiliated Portfolios | $ 197,644 |
Interest — Scudder Cash Management QP Trust | 4,480 |
Total Income | $ 202,124 |
Expenses: Management fee | 4,847 |
Custodian and accounting fees | 28,950 |
Distribution service fees (Class B) | 8,078 |
Record keeping fees (Class B) | 2,750 |
Auditing | 8,747 |
Legal | 4,689 |
Trustees' fees and expenses | 15 |
Reports to shareholders | 1,096 |
Offering costs | 458 |
Other | 397 |
Total expenses, before expense reductions | 60,027 |
Expense reductions | (35,736) |
Total expenses, after expense reductions | 24,291 |
Net investment income (loss) | 177,833 |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investment Transactions |
Net realized gain (loss) from investments | 5,253 |
Capital gain distributions from Underlying Affiliated Portfolios | 47,544 |
| 52,797 |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period on investments | (50,973) |
Net gain (loss) on investment transactions | 1,824 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | $ 179,657 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) | Period Ended December 31, 2004a |
Operations: Net investment income (loss) | $ 177,833 | $ (1,559) |
Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions | 52,797 | 4,596 |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period on investment transactions | (50,973) | 27,404 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | 179,657 | 30,441 |
Distributions to shareholders from: Net realized gains Class B | (6,405) | — |
Portfolio share transactions: Class B Proceeds from shares sold | 8,184,577 | 1,899,687 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 6,405 | — |
Cost of shares redeemed | (1,075,834) | (69,444) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Class B share transactions | 7,115,148 | 1,830,243 |
Increase (decrease) in net assets | 7,288,400 | 1,860,684 |
Net assets at beginning of period | 1,860,684 | — |
Net assets at end of period (including undistributed net investment income of $177,833 at June 30, 2005) | $ 9,149,084 | $ 1,860,684 |
Other Information |
Class B Shares outstanding at beginning of period | 177,411 | — |
Shares sold | 782,064 | 184,103 |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | 615 | |
Shares redeemed | (101,402) | (6,692) |
Net increase (decrease) in Portfolio shares | 681,277 | 177,411 |
Shares outstanding at end of period | 858,688 | 177,411 |
a For the period from August 16, 2004 (commencement of operations) to December 31, 2004.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Class B
| 2005a | 2004b |
Selected Per Share Data |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 10.49 | $ 10.00 |
Income (loss) from investment operations: Net investment income (loss)c | .28 | (.02) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.11) | .51 |
Total from investment operations | .17 | .49 |
Less distributions from: Net realized gains on investment transactions | (.01) | — |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 10.65 | $ 10.49 |
Total Return (%)d | 1.62** | 4.90** |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data |
Net assets, end of period ($ millions) | 9 | 2 |
Ratio of expenses before expense reductions (%)e | 1.85* | 21.20* |
Ratio of expenses after expense reductions (%)e | .75* | .75* |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) (%) | 5.49* | (.63)* |
Portfolio turnover rate (%) | 51* | 37* |
a For the six months ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited).
b For the period from August 16, 2004 (commencement of operations) to December 31, 2004.
c Based on average shares outstanding during the period.
d Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced.
e The Portfolio invests in other Scudder Portfolios and indirectly bears its proportionate share of fees and expenses incurred by the Underlying Scudder Portfolios in which the Portfolio is invested.
* Annualized
** Not annualized
Information About Your Portfolio's Expenses |
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Scudder Fixed Income Portfolio
As an investor of the Portfolio, you incur two types of costs: ongoing expenses and transaction costs. Ongoing expenses include management fees, distribution and service (12b-1) fees and other Portfolio expenses. Examples of transaction costs include sales charges (loads), redemption fees and account maintenance fees, which are not shown in this section. The following tables are intended to help you understand your ongoing expenses (in dollars) of investing in the Portfolio and to help you compare these expenses with the ongoing expenses of investing in other mutual funds. The tables are based on an investment of $1,000 made at the beginning of the six-month period ended June 30, 2005.
The tables illustrate your Portfolio's expenses in two ways:
Actual Portfolio Return. This helps you estimate the actual dollar amount of ongoing expenses (but not transaction costs) paid on a $1,000 investment in the Portfolio using the Portfolio's actual return during the period. To estimate the expenses you paid over the period, simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the "Expenses Paid per $1,000" line under the share class you hold.
Hypothetical 5% Portfolio Return. This helps you to compare your Portfolio's ongoing expenses (but not transaction costs) with those of other mutual funds using the Portfolio's actual expense ratio and a hypothetical rate of return of 5% per year before expenses. Examples using a 5% hypothetical Portfolio return may be found in the shareholder reports of other mutual funds. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period.
Please note that the expenses shown in these tables are meant to highlight your ongoing expenses only and do not reflect any transaction costs. The "Expenses Paid per $1,000" line of the tables is useful in comparing ongoing expenses only and will not help you determine the relative total expense of owning different funds. If these transaction costs had been included, your costs would have been higher.
Expenses and Value of a $1,000 Investment for the six months ended June 30, 2005 |
Actual Portfolio Return | Class A | Class B |
Beginning Account Value 1/1/05 | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,000.00 |
Ending Account Value 6/30/05 | $ 1,026.80 | $ 1,025.40 |
Expenses Paid per $1,000* | $ 3.32 | $ 5.17 |
Hypothetical 5% Portfolio Return | Class A | Class B |
Beginning Account Value 1/1/05 | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,000.00 |
Ending Account Value 6/30/05 | $ 1,021.52 | $ 1,019.69 |
Expenses Paid per $1,000* | $ 3.31 | $ 5.16 |
* Expenses are equal to the Portfolio's annualized expense ratio for each share class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent six-month period, then divided by 365.
Annualized Expense Ratios | Class A | Class B |
Scudder Variable Series II — Scudder Fixed Income Portfolio | .66% | 1.03% |
For more information, please refer to the Portfolio's prospectus.
These tables do not 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.
Management Summary June 30, 2005 |
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Scudder Fixed Income Portfolio
The "conundrum" of falling long-term interest rates in the face of tightening by the US Federal Reserve (the Fed) characterized the first half of 2005. The Fed surprised almost no one by continuing its "measured" tightening policy, increasing the fed funds rate by 1.0%. In contrast, the 10-year Treasury yield declined from 4.2% to 3.9% as the yield curve continued to flatten. All of the non-Treasury sectors of the bond market with the exception of corporate bonds outperformed Treasury issues. Against this backdrop, the portfolio posted a positive return of 2.68% (Class A shares, unadjusted for contract charges) for the six-month period, outpacing the 2.51% return of its benchmark, the Lehman Brothers Aggregate Bond Index.
Performance relative to the market benefited the most from security selection within the corporate sector. Specifically, bottom-up credit analysis led to relative overweight positions in the utilities and financials sectors relative to the benchmark, two sectors that performed well, and to relative underweight positions in autos sub sector, which dramatically underperformed the corporate market. In the mortgage area, select high-quality holdings with a relatively low level of prepayment risk also contributed to relative performance. In contrast, a general overweight in corporate bonds detracted somewhat from returns. We continue to employ our bottom-up, security-selection-driven process to identify undervalued bonds, with the goal of generating consistent excess returns that are attractive on both an absolute and a risk-adjusted basis.
Gary W. Bartlett, CFA Timothy C. Vile, CFA
Warren S. Davis J. Christopher Gagnier
Thomas J. Flaherty Daniel R. Taylor, CFA William T. Lissenden
Co-Lead Managers Portfolio Manager
Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc.
All performance shown is historical, assumes reinvestment of all dividend and capital gain distributions, 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 than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Please visit scudder.com for the product's most recent month-end performance. 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. Bond investments are subject to interest-rate risk such that when interest rates rise, the prices of the bonds, and thus the value of the bond fund, can decline and the investor can lose principal value. Please see this portfolio's prospectus for specific details regarding its investments and risk profile.
A Treasury's guarantee relates only to the prompt payment of principal and interest and does not remove market risks if the investment is sold prior to maturity.
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 reinvestment of all dividends and, unlike portfolio returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. It is not possible to invest directly into an index.
Yield, or coupon rate, is simply the interest paid by a bond at the time it matures (is paid back to the purchaser). A bond with a 10% coupon or interest rate yields 10% of its principal when it matures.
The yield curve is a graph with a left-to-right line that shows how high or low yields are, from the shortest to the longest maturities. Typically (and when the yield curve is characterized as "steep" this is especially true), the line rises from left to right as investors who are willing to tie up their money for a longer period of time are rewarded with higher yields.
Portfolio management market commentary is as of June 30, 2005, and may not come to pass. This information is subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions.
Scudder Fixed Income Portfolio
Asset Allocation (Excludes Securities Lending Collateral) | 6/30/05 | 12/31/04 |
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Collateralized Mortgage Obligations | 24% | 24% |
Corporate Bonds | 17% | 16% |
US Government Backed | 16% | 17% |
Commercial and Non-Agency Mortgage Backed Securities | 12% | 11% |
Foreign Bonds — US$ Denominated | 8% | 8% |
US Government Agency Sponsored Pass-Throughs | 8% | 7% |
Asset Backed | 6% | 8% |
Municipal Bonds and Notes | 5% | 5% |
Cash Equivalents, net | 4% | 4% |
| 100% | 100% |
Corporate and Foreign Bonds Diversification (Excludes Cash Equivalents and Securities Lending Collateral) | 6/30/05 | 12/31/04 |
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Financials | 43% | 45% |
Telecommunication Services | 12% | 8% |
Utilities | 12% | 18% |
Industrials | 11% | 1% |
Materials | 8% | 4% |
Energy | 6% | 11% |
Consumer Discretionary | 5% | 6% |
Health Care | 2% | 7% |
Sovereign Bonds | 1% | — |
| 100% | 100% |
Quality (Excludes Securities Lending Collateral) | 6/30/05 | 12/31/04 |
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US Government and Agencies | 48% | 49% |
AAA* | 22% | 26% |
AA | 3% | 3% |
A | 13% | 11% |
BBB | 12% | 11% |
BB | 2% | — |
| 100% | 100% |
* Includes cash equivalents
Effective Maturity (Excludes Cash Equivalents and Securities Lending Collateral) | 6/30/05 | 12/31/04 |
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Under 1 year | 12% | 9% |
1 < 5 years | 42% | 46% |
5 < 10 years | 30% | 25% |
10 < 15 years | 7% | 10% |
15 years or greater | 9% | 10% |
| 100% | 100% |
Asset allocation, corporate and foreign bonds diversification, quality and effective maturity are subject to change.
Weighted average effective maturity: 6.5 years and 6.7 years, respectively.
The quality ratings represent the lower of Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's") or Standard & Poor's Corporation ("S&P") credit ratings. The ratings of Moody's and S&P represent their opinions as to the quality of the securities they rate. Ratings are relative and subjective and are not absolute standards of quality. The Fund's credit quality does not remove market risk.
For more complete details about the Portfolio's investment portfolio, see page 36. A quarterly Fact Sheet is available upon request. Information concerning portfolio holdings of the Portfolio as of month end will be posted to scudder.com on the 15th of the following month.
Following the Portfolio's fiscal first and third quarter-end, a complete portfolio holdings listing is filed with the SEC on Form N-Q. The form will be available on the SEC's Web site at www.sec.gov, and it also may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the SEC's Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling (800) SEC-0330.
Investment Portfolio June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) |
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Scudder Fixed Income Portfolio
| Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
| |
Corporate Bonds 16.4% |
Consumer Discretionary 1.4% |
Auburn Hills Trust, 12.375%, 5/1/2020 | 161,000 | 243,758 |
Comcast MO of Delaware, Inc., 9.0%, 9/1/2008 | 490,000 | 555,355 |
DaimlerChrysler NA Holding Corp., 4.75%, 1/15/2008 | 892,000 | 895,447 |
Liberty Media Corp., 5.7%, 5/15/2013 | 480,000 | 446,449 |
Mandalay Resort Group, 6.5%, 7/31/2009 (d) | 202,000 | 206,545 |
MGM MIRAGE, 6.0%, 10/1/2009 | 395,000 | 396,975 |
TCI Communications, Inc., 8.75%, 8/1/2015 | 663,000 | 850,483 |
Tele-Communications, Inc.: | | |
9.875%, 6/15/2022 | 250,000 | 361,035 |
10.125%, 4/15/2022 | 198,000 | 290,409 |
| 4,246,456 |
Energy 1.2% |
Enterprise Products Operating LP: | | |
144A, 5.0%, 3/1/2015 | 517,000 | 507,659 |
7.5%, 2/1/2011 | 580,000 | 651,689 |
Sempra Energy, 4.621%, 5/17/2007 | 1,510,000 | 1,517,130 |
Tri-State Generation & Transmission Association, 144A, 6.04%, 1/31/2018 | 1,190,000 | 1,236,731 |
| 3,913,209 |
Financials 7.2% |
AIG SunAmerica Global Finance IX, 144A, 5.1%, 1/17/2007 | 835,000 | 845,373 |
American General Finance Corp.: | | |
Series H, 4.0%, 3/15/2011 | 1,417,000 | 1,368,253 |
Series I, 4.875%, 5/15/2010 | 1,180,000 | 1,191,440 |
Duke Capital LLC, 4.302%, 5/18/2006 | 1,204,000 | 1,206,504 |
ERP Operating LP, 6.584%, 4/13/2015 | 1,420,000 | 1,589,237 |
Farmers Insurance Exchange, 144A, 8.625%, 5/1/2024 | 940,000 | 1,166,909 |
Ford Motor Credit Co.: | | |
5.8%, 1/12/2009 | 599,000 | 568,628 |
6.875%, 2/1/2006 | 4,000,000 | 4,039,980 |
General Motors Acceptance Corp., 6.75%, 1/15/2006 | 2,012,000 | 2,027,875 |
HSBC Bank USA, 5.875%, 11/1/2034 | 880,000 | 958,965 |
HSBC Finance Corp., 5.0%, 6/30/2015 | 1,855,000 | 1,869,482 |
JPMorgan Chase Capital XV, 5.875%, 3/15/2035 | 1,955,000 | 2,006,641 |
Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc., Series C, 5.0%, 1/15/2015 (d) | 486,000 | 497,632 |
PLC Trust, Series 2003-1, 144A, 2.709%, 3/31/2006 | 1,103,812 | 1,099,971 |
Simon Property Group L.P., (REIT), 144A, 4.6%, 6/15/2010 | 460,000 | 460,256 |
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.: | | |
4.75%, 7/15/2013 | 945,000 | 944,209 |
5.125%, 1/15/2015 | 440,000 | 448,162 |
| 22,289,517 |
| Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
| |
Health Care 0.6% |
Health Care Service Corp., 144A, 7.75%, 6/15/2011 | 1,497,000 | 1,738,125 |
Industrials 1.0% |
BAE System 2001 Asset Trust, "B", Series 2001, 144A, 7.156%, 12/15/2011 | 281,280 | 301,474 |
D.R. Horton, Inc.: | | |
5.375%, 6/15/2012 | 1,555,000 | 1,546,447 |
5.625%, 9/15/2014 (d) | 422,000 | 421,392 |
K. Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., 6.25%, 1/15/2015 | 810,000 | 799,875 |
| 3,069,188 |
Materials 0.9% |
Georgia-Pacific Corp.: | | |
7.75%, 11/15/2029 | 606,000 | 680,992 |
8.875%, 5/15/2031 | 952,000 | 1,178,100 |
Newmont Mining Corp., 5.875%, 4/1/2035 | 755,000 | 769,354 |
Weyerhaeuser Co.: | | |
7.125%, 7/15/2023 | 95,000 | 106,332 |
7.375%, 3/15/2032 | 140,000 | 165,085 |
| 2,899,863 |
Telecommunication Services 1.1% |
Anixter International, Inc., 5.95%, 3/1/2015 | 178,000 | 176,389 |
Bell Atlantic New Jersey, Inc., Series A, 5.875%, 1/17/2012 | 877,000 | 927,089 |
SBC Communications, Inc.: | | |
4.125%, 9/15/2009 | 2,085,000 | 2,067,721 |
6.15%, 9/15/2034 (d) | 265,000 | 287,058 |
| 3,458,257 |
Utilities 3.0% |
Centerior Energy Corp., Series B, 7.13%, 7/1/2007 | 1,490,000 | 1,569,006 |
Consumers Energy Co.: | | |
Series F, 4.0%, 5/15/2010 | 1,655,000 | 1,614,097 |
5.0%, 2/15/2012 | 1,160,000 | 1,179,120 |
Pedernales Electric Cooperative, Series 02-A, 144A, 6.202%, 11/15/2032 | 1,715,000 | 1,989,245 |
Progress Energy, Inc., 6.75%, 3/1/2006 | 1,000,000 | 1,017,053 |
TXU Energy Co., 7.0%, 3/15/2013 | 585,000 | 652,411 |
Xcel Energy, Inc., 7.0%, 12/1/2010 | 1,240,000 | 1,379,486 |
| 9,400,418 |
Total Corporate Bonds (Cost $50,347,832) | 51,015,033 |
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Foreign Bonds — US$ Denominated 8.9% |
Energy 0.2% |
Petro-Canada, 5.95%, 5/15/2035 | 680,000 | 711,330 |
| Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
| |
Financials 3.7% |
Barclays Bank PLC, 1.0%, 12/15/2049 | 720,000 | 735,552 |
BNP Paribas SA, 144A, 5.186%, 6/29/2049 | 1,345,000 | 1,359,818 |
DBS Capital Funding Corp., 144A, 7.657%, 3/31/2049 | 1,330,000 | 1,524,300 |
Mantis Reef Ltd., 144A, 4.692%, 11/14/2008 | 2,120,000 | 2,126,409 |
Mizuho Financial Group, (Cayman), 8.375%, 4/27/2049 | 2,710,000 | 2,963,385 |
QBE Insurance Group Ltd., 144A, 5.647%, 7/1/2023 | 795,000 | 813,077 |
Westfield Capital Corp., 144A, 4.375%, 11/15/2010 | 2,119,000 | 2,115,692 |
| 11,638,233 |
Industrials 1.6% |
Tyco International Group SA: | | |
6.75%, 2/15/2011 | 1,900,000 | 2,109,194 |
6.875%, 1/15/2029 | 1,831,000 | 2,185,549 |
7.0%, 6/15/2028 | 539,000 | 650,030 |
| 4,944,773 |
Materials 1.1% |
Celulosa Arauco y Constitucion SA, 144A, 5.625%, 4/20/2015 | 1,295,000 | 1,322,341 |
Sociedad Concesionaria Autopista Central, 144A, 6.223%, 12/15/2026 | 1,915,000 | 2,104,164 |
| 3,426,505 |
Sovereign Bonds 0.3% |
United Mexican States: | | |
Series A, 6.75%, 9/27/2034 (d) | 910,000 | 964,600 |
8.375%, 1/14/2011 | 65,000 | 75,660 |
| 1,040,260 |
Telecommunication Services 2.0% |
America Movil SA de CV, 5.75%, 1/15/2015 | 1,065,000 | 1,081,362 |
British Telecommunications PLC, 8.625%, 12/15/2030 | 1,755,000 | 2,477,453 |
Telecom Italia Capital: | | |
144A, 4.0%, 1/15/2010 | 440,000 | 427,536 |
5.25%, 11/15/2013 | 1,385,000 | 1,406,059 |
Telecomunicaciones de Puerto Rico, 6.8%, 5/15/2009 | 625,000 | 669,137 |
| 6,061,547 |
Total Foreign Bonds — US$ Denominated (Cost $26,766,633) | 27,822,648 |
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Asset Backed 6.7% |
Automobile Receivables 2.2% |
Drive Auto Receivables Trust, "A3", Series 2004-1, 144A, 3.5%, 8/15/2008 | 1,490,000 | 1,479,925 |
MMCA Automobile Trust: | | |
"A4", Series 2002-4, 3.05%, 11/16/2009 | 1,058,830 | 1,051,805 |
"A4", Series 2002-2, 4.3%, 3/15/2010 | 1,508,175 | 1,507,410 |
| Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
| |
"B", Series 2002-2, 4.67%, 3/15/2010 | 486,668 | 485,802 |
"B", Series 2002-1, 5.37%, 1/15/2010 | 438,264 | 439,383 |
Onyx Acceptance Owner Trust, "A3", Series 2003-D, 2.4%, 12/15/2007 | 1,858,884 | 1,851,409 |
| 6,815,734 |
Credit Card Receivables 1.5% |
Capital One Multi-Asset Execution Trust: | | |
"B3", Series 2004-B3, 3.95%*, 1/18/2022 | 2,955,000 | 3,024,727 |
"B1", Series 2005-B1, 4.9%, 12/15/2017 | 1,515,000 | 1,551,276 |
| 4,576,003 |
Home Equity Loans 2.7% |
Aegis Asset Backed Securities Trust, "N1", Series 2005-3N, 144A, 4.75%, 8/25/2035 | 1,550,000 | 1,550,469 |
Countrywide Asset-Backed Certificates: | | |
"AF2", Series 2005-7, 4.367%, 11/25/2035 | 2,340,000 | 2,339,995 |
"N1", Series 2004-2N, 144A, 5.0%, 2/25/2035 | 427,148 | 424,463 |
Novastar NIM Trust: | | |
"NOTE", Series 2004-N1, 144A, 4.458%, 2/26/2034 | 93,469 | 93,434 |
"NOTE", Series 2005-N1, 144A, 4.77%, 10/26/2035 | 1,486,186 | 1,486,186 |
Renaissance Home Equity Loan Trust, "AF6", Series 2005-2, 4.781%, 7/25/2035 | 835,000 | 835,000 |
Renaissance NIM Trust, "A", Series 2004-A, 144A, 4.45%, 6/25/2034 | 304,691 | 304,405 |
Residential Asset Securities Corp., "AI6", Series 2000-KS1, 7.905%, 2/25/2031 | 1,425,113 | 1,456,444 |
| 8,490,396 |
Industrials 0.3% |
Delta Air Lines, Inc., "G-2", Series 2002-1, 6.417%, 7/2/2012 | 821,000 | 863,732 |
Total Asset Backed (Cost $20,783,015) | 20,745,865 |
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US Government Agency Sponsored Pass-Throughs 7.7% |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.: | | |
4.0%, 5/1/2019 | 2,426,549 | 2,373,757 |
4.5%, 5/1/2024 | 2,207,289 | 2,180,366 |
6.0%, 12/1/2034 | 1,644,034 | 1,686,864 |
Federal National Mortgage Association: | | |
4.5% with various maturities from 7/1/2018 until 10/1/2033 (g) | 4,592,545 | 4,512,933 |
5.0%, 8/1/2033 (g) | 2,235,000 | 2,235,000 |
5.5% with various maturities from 7/1/2024 until 1/1/2025 | 6,028,398 | 6,151,979 |
6.31%, 6/1/2008 | 1,500,000 | 1,566,783 |
6.5% with various maturities from 3/1/2017 until 9/1/2034 | 2,026,152 | 2,100,345 |
| Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
| |
7.13%, 1/1/2012 | 1,115,749 | 1,153,700 |
8.0%, 9/1/2015 | 55,944 | 59,834 |
Total US Government Agency Sponsored Pass-Throughs (Cost $23,893,752) | 24,021,561 |
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Commercial and Non-Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities 12.0% |
Banc of America Commercial Mortgage, Inc., "AJ", Series 2005-1, 5.153%*, 11/10/2042 | 2,270,000 | 2,368,230 |
Citicorp Mortgage Securities, Inc., "A4", Series 2003-3, 5.5%, 3/25/2033 | 1,248,792 | 1,251,414 |
Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc.: | | |
"1A2", Series 2004-NCM-1, 6.5%, 6/25/2034 | 1,333,666 | 1,376,594 |
"1CB2", Series 2004-NCM2, 6.75%, 8/25/2034 | 1,781,260 | 1,849,726 |
Countrywide Alternative Loan Trust: | | |
"A2", Series 2003-6T2, 5.0%, 6/25/2033 | 1,918,990 | 1,922,377 |
"1A1", Series 2004-J1, 6.0%, 2/25/2034 | 396,715 | 401,361 |
"7A1", Series 2004-J2, 6.0%, 12/25/2033 | 518,638 | 526,418 |
First Union-Lehman Brothers Commercial Mortgage, "A3", Series 1997-C1, 7.38%, 4/18/2029 | 1,277,138 | 1,324,573 |
GMAC Commercial Mortgage Securities, Inc., "A3", Series 1997-C1, 6.869%, 7/15/2029 | 539,980 | 563,857 |
Greenwich Capital Commercial Funding Corp.: | | |
"AJ", Series 2005-GG3, 4.859%, 8/10/2042 | 845,000 | 857,853 |
"B", Series 2005-GG3, 4.894%, 8/10/2042 | 1,410,000 | 1,425,423 |
GS Mortgage Securities Corp. II, "C", Series 1998-C1, 6.91%, 10/18/2030 | 1,260,000 | 1,352,934 |
LB-UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust, "AJ", Series 2005-C3, 4.843%, 7/15/2040 | 3,095,000 | 3,156,139 |
Master Alternative Loans Trust: | | |
"5A1", Series 2005-1, 5.5%, 1/25/2020 | 749,664 | 765,898 |
"3A1", Series 2004-5, 6.5%, 6/25/2034 | 68,343 | 70,201 |
"5A1", Series 2005-2, 6.5%, 12/25/2034 | 473,888 | 482,853 |
"8A1", Series 2004-3, 7.0%, 4/25/2034 | 351,534 | 359,637 |
Master Asset Securitization Trust: | | |
"2A7", Series 2003-9, 5.5%, 10/25/2033 | 1,415,280 | 1,438,286 |
"8A1", Series 2003-6, 5.5%, 7/25/2033 | 861,915 | 867,572 |
Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors, Inc., "D", Series 1996-C1, 7.42%, 4/25/2028 | 2,130,000 | 2,157,843 |
Park Place Securities NIM Trust, "B", Series 2004-MHQ1, 144A, 3.474%, 12/25/2034 | 1,597,010 | 1,589,025 |
Residential Asset Securitization Trust, "A1", Series 2003-A11, 4.25%, 11/25/2033 | 1,153,708 | 1,151,747 |
| Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
| |
Structured Asset Securities Corp., "4A1", Series 2005-6, 5.0%, 5/25/2035 | 976,118 | 982,689 |
Washington Mutual: | | |
"A6", Series 2003-AR11, 3.985%, 10/25/2033 | 1,540,000 | 1,522,657 |
"A7, Series 2004-AR9, 4.211%*, 8/25/2034 | 1,393,000 | 1,391,405 |
"2A1", Series 2002-S8, 4.5%, 1/25/2018 | 608,938 | 608,025 |
"4A", Series 2004-CB2, 6.5%, 8/25/2034 | 244,086 | 251,943 |
Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities Trust: | | |
"A6", Series 2004-N, 4.0%, 8/25/2034 | 2,350,000 | 2,344,599 |
"2A14", Series 2005-AR10, 4.111%*, 6/25/2035 | 2,350,000 | 2,343,146 |
"1A6", Series 2003-1, 4.5%, 2/25/2018 | 487,802 | 487,305 |
Total Commercial and Non-Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities (Cost $37,328,484) | 37,191,730 |
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Collateralized Mortgage Obligations 23.9% |
Fannie Mae Grantor Trust: | | |
"1A3", Series 2004-T2, 7.0%, 11/25/2043 | 506,854 | 537,628 |
"1A3", Series 2004-T3, 7.0%, 2/25/2044 | 243,346 | 255,365 |
"A2", Series 2002-T19, 7.0%, 7/25/2042 | 656,420 | 694,980 |
Fannie Mae Whole Loan: | | |
"2A3", Series 2003-W3, 4.16%, 6/25/2042 | 1,162,778 | 1,160,150 |
"A2", Series 2004-W4, 5.0%, 6/25/2034 | 2,115,000 | 2,145,931 |
"1A1", Series 2004-W15, 6.0%, 8/25/2044 | 1,935,198 | 1,997,864 |
"2A", Series 2002-W1, 7.5%, 2/25/2042 | 866,685 | 922,265 |
"5A", Series 2004-W2, 7.5%, 3/25/2044 | 1,460,173 | 1,569,055 |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.: | | |
"NB", Series 2750, 4.0%, 12/15/2022 | 2,839,000 | 2,820,355 |
"XG", Series 2737, 4.0%, 11/15/2022 | 1,050,000 | 1,043,252 |
"KB", Series 2552, 4.25%, 6/15/2027 | 1,874,329 | 1,873,636 |
"LC", Series 2682, 4.5%, 7/15/2032 | 805,000 | 793,006 |
"PE", Series 2727, 4.5%, 7/15/2032 | 2,395,000 | 2,358,014 |
"HG", Series 2543, 4.75%, 9/15/2028 | 1,336,446 | 1,340,946 |
"BG", Series 2640, 5.0%, 2/15/2032 | 2,060,000 | 2,065,908 |
"BG", Series 2869, 5.0%, 7/15/2033 | 335,000 | 337,642 |
"BU", Series 2911, 5.0%, 9/15/2023 | 2,403,000 | 2,442,481 |
"EG", Series 2836, 5.0%, 12/15/2032 | 2,770,000 | 2,770,858 |
"KD", Series 2915, 5.0%, 9/15/2033 | 1,341,000 | 1,339,828 |
| Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
| |
"NE", Series 2802, 5.0%, 2/15/2033 | 2,640,000 | 2,646,553 |
"NE", Series 2921, 5.0%, 9/15/2033 | 2,275,000 | 2,274,834 |
"OE", Series 2840, 5.0%, 2/15/2033 | 2,780,000 | 2,780,854 |
"OG", Series 2889, 5.0%, 5/15/2033 | 1,770,000 | 1,780,226 |
"OL", Series 2840, 5.0%, 11/15/2022 | 2,335,000 | 2,374,255 |
"PD", Series 2783, 5.0%, 1/15/2033 | 1,283,000 | 1,286,475 |
"PD", Series 2844, 5.0%, 12/15/2032 | 2,765,000 | 2,768,569 |
"PD", Series 2890, 5.0%, 3/15/2033 | 1,485,000 | 1,495,772 |
"PE", Series 2721, 5.0%, 1/15/2023 | 135,000 | 135,904 |
"PE", Series 2864, 5.0%, 6/15/2033 | 2,275,000 | 2,279,543 |
"PE", Series 2898, 5.0%, 5/15/2033 | 860,000 | 864,059 |
"PQ", Series 2844, 5.0%, 5/15/2023 | 1,616,000 | 1,648,330 |
"QK", Series 2513, 5.0%, 8/15/2028 | 33,328 | 33,283 |
"TE", Series 2780, 5.0%, 1/15/2033 | 1,785,000 | 1,789,832 |
"UE", Series 2911, 5.0%, 6/15/2033 | 3,055,000 | 3,073,854 |
"XD", Series 2941, 5.0%, 5/15/2033 | 1,055,000 | 1,055,609 |
"CH", Series 2390, 5.5%, 12/15/2016 | 440,000 | 456,672 |
"PE", Series 2378, 5.5%, 11/15/2016 | 1,765,000 | 1,833,954 |
"PE", Series 2512, 5.5%, 2/15/2022 | 45,000 | 46,948 |
"TG", Series 2517, 5.5%, 4/15/2028 | 195,204 | 195,074 |
"BD", Series 2453, 6.0%, 5/15/2017 | 1,006,739 | 1,045,223 |
"Z", Series 2173, 6.5%, 7/15/2029 | 344,593 | 359,816 |
"3A", Series T-41, 7.5%, 7/25/2032 | 1,136,248 | 1,211,176 |
Federal National Mortgage Association: | | |
"A2", Series 2003-63, 2.34%, 7/25/2044 | 90,343 | 90,076 |
"NE", Series 2004-52, 4.5%, 7/25/2033 | 1,282,000 | 1,255,314 |
"WB", Series 2003-106, 4.5%, 10/25/2015 | 1,735,000 | 1,740,781 |
"A2", Series 2002-W10, 4.7%, 8/25/2042 | 1,767 | 1,762 |
"1A3", Series 2003-W18, 4.732%, 8/25/2043 | 825,747 | 825,756 |
"HE", Series 2005-22, 5.0%, 10/25/2033 | 1,540,000 | 1,540,649 |
"PE", Series 2005-44, 5.0%, 7/25/2033 | 650,000 | 648,359 |
"QD", Series 2005-29, 5.0%, 8/25/2033 | 435,000 | 434,739 |
"MC", Series 2002-56, 5.5%, 9/25/2017 | 822,219 | 841,029 |
"PG", Series 2002-3, 5.5%, 2/25/2017 | 500,000 | 522,396 |
"QC", Series 2002-11, 5.5%, 3/25/2017 | 640,000 | 666,293 |
| Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
| |
"PM", Series 2001-60, 6.0%, 3/25/2030 | 227,072 | 228,744 |
"QN", Series 2001-51, 6.0%, 10/25/2016 | 405,000 | 421,055 |
"QX", Series 2001-51, 6.0%, 2/25/2015 | 11,202 | 11,187 |
"VD", Series 2002-56, 6.0%, 4/25/2020 | 155,075 | 156,760 |
"A2", Series 1998-M6, 6.32%, 8/15/2008 | 920,745 | 967,124 |
"HM", Series 2002-36, 6.5%, 12/25/2029 | 58,935 | 59,322 |
"1A2", Series 2003-W3, 7.0%, 8/25/2042 | 537,959 | 569,347 |
FHLMC Structured Pass-Through Securities: | | |
"1A2", Series T-59, 7.0%, 10/25/2043 | 686,835 | 728,723 |
"3A", Series T-58, 7.0%, 9/25/2043 | 692,399 | 731,704 |
Total Collateralized Mortgage Obligations (Cost $73,921,649) | 74,347,099 |
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Municipal Bonds and Notes 5.5% |
Brockton, MA, General Obligation, Economic Development, Series A, 6.45%, 5/1/2017 (c) | 1,530,000 | 1,725,243 |
California, Statewide Communities Development Authority Revenue, Series A-1, 4.0%, 11/15/2006 (c) | 1,515,000 | 1,513,334 |
Illinois, Higher Education Revenue, 7.05%, 7/1/2009 (c) | 1,410,000 | 1,557,133 |
Jersey City, NJ, Municipal Utilities Authority, Water Revenue, Series B, 4.55%, 5/15/2012 (c) | 1,000,000 | 1,010,250 |
Jicarilla, NM, Sales & Special Tax Revenue, Apache Nation Revenue, 144A, 5.2%, 12/1/2013 | 945,000 | 977,905 |
Los Angeles, CA, Community Redevelopment Agency, Financing Authority Revenue, Bunker Hill Project, Series B, 5.83%, 12/1/2017 (c) | 2,500,000 | 2,727,825 |
New York, General Obligation, Environmental Facilities Corp., Series B, 4.95%, 1/1/2013 (c) | 1,500,000 | 1,553,685 |
Oklahoma City, OK, Airport Revenue, 5.2%, 10/1/2012 (c) | 1,430,000 | 1,493,506 |
Oregon, School Boards Association, Pension Deferred Interest, Series A, Zero Coupon, 6/30/2017 (c) | 3,830,000 | 2,175,325 |
Portland, OR, River District, Urban Renewal & Redevelopment, Series B, 3.35%, 6/15/2010 (c) | 1,550,000 | 1,494,247 |
Trenton, NJ, School District General Obligation, 4.3%, 4/1/2011 (c) | 1,040,000 | 1,037,213 |
Total Municipal Bonds and Notes (Cost $16,502,577) | 17,265,666 |
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Government National Mortgage Association 0.1% |
Government National Mortgage Association, 6.0% with various maturities from 1/15/2034 until 6/20/2034 (cost $336,255) | 327,830 | 338,136 |
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| Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
| |
US Government Backed 15.9% |
US Treasury Bond, 6.0%, 2/15/2026 (d) | 6,951,000 | 8,564,390 |
US Treasury Notes: | | |
3.0%, 12/31/2006 (d) | 3,655,000 | 3,621,447 |
3.375%, 2/15/2008 (d) | 27,569,000 | 27,368,683 |
3.625%, 7/15/2009 | 8,353,000 | 8,325,268 |
4.75%, 5/15/2014 (d) | 1,049,000 | 1,113,088 |
5.0%, 8/15/2011 (d) | 470,000 | 501,082 |
Total US Government Backed (Cost $49,272,982) | 49,493,958 |
| Shares
| Value ($) |
| |
Securities Lending Collateral 11.0% |
Scudder Daily Assets Fund Institutional, 3.19% (e) (f) (Cost $34,228,099) | 34,228,099 | 34,228,099 |
| Shares
| Value ($) |
| |
Cash Equivalents 3.9% |
Scudder Cash Management QP Trust, 3.14% (b) (Cost $12,135,271) | 12,135,271 | 12,135,271 |
| % of Net Assets | Value ($) |
| |
Total Investment Portfolio (Cost $345,516,549) (a) | 112.0 | 348,605,066 |
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net | (12.0) | (37,483,074) |
Net Assets | 100.0 | 311,121,992 |
Notes to Scudder Fixed Income Portfolio of Investments |
* 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 June 30, 2005.
(a) The cost for federal income tax purposes was $345,548,607. At June 30, 2005, net unrealized appreciation for all securities based on tax cost was $3,056,459. This consisted of aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all securities in which there was an excess of value over tax cost of $4,568,385 and aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all securities in which there was an excess of tax cost over value of $1,511,926.
(b) Scudder Cash Management QP Trust is 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:
Insurance Coverage | As a % of Total Investment Portfolio |
Ambac Financial Group | 1.3% |
Financial Guaranty Insurance Co. | 1.9% |
Financial Security Assurance Inc. | 1.2% |
MBIA Corp. | 0.3% |
(d) All or a portion of these securities were on loan (see Notes to Financial Statements). The value of all securities loaned at June 30, 2005, amounted to $33,571,894, which is 10.8% of net assets.
(e) Scudder 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.
(f) Represents collateral held in connection with securities lending.
(g) Mortgage dollar roll included.
144A: Security exempt from registration under Rule 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 National Mortgage Association, Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. and the Government National Mortgage Association issues which have similar coupon rates have been aggregated for presentation purposes in the investment portfolio.
REIT: Real Estate Investment Trust
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Assets and Liabilities as of June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) |
Assets |
Investments: Investments in securities, at value (cost $299,153,179) — including $33,571,894 of securities loaned | $ 302,241,696 |
Investment in Scudder Daily Assets Fund Institutional (cost $34,228,099)* | 34,228,099 |
Investment in Scudder Cash Management QP Trust (cost $12,135,271) | 12,135,271 |
Total investments in securities, at value (cost $345,516,549) | 348,605,066 |
Cash | 355,950 |
Receivable for investments sold | 2,223,596 |
Interest receivable | 2,612,510 |
Receivable for Portfolio shares sold | 3,585 |
Other assets | 3,761 |
Total assets | 353,804,468 |
Liabilities |
Payable for investments purchased | 2,721,848 |
Payable upon return of securities loaned | 34,228,099 |
Payable for investments purchased — mortgage dollar rolls | 5,250,129 |
Deferred mortgage dollar roll income | 405 |
Accrued management fee | 147,066 |
Payable for Portfolio shares redeemed | 228,785 |
Other accrued expenses and payables | 106,144 |
Total liabilities | 42,682,476 |
Net assets, at value | $ 311,121,992 |
Net Assets |
Net assets consist of: Undistributed net investment income | 5,258,985 |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | 3,088,517 |
Accumulated net realized gain (loss) | 490,252 |
Paid-in capital | 302,284,238 |
Net assets, at value | $ 311,121,992 |
Class A Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share ($222,410,846 ÷ 18,747,092 outstanding shares of beneficial interest, $.01 par value, unlimited number of shares authorized) | $ 11.86 |
Class B Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share ($88,711,146 ÷ 7,480,300 outstanding shares of beneficial interest, $.01 par value, unlimited number of shares authorized) | $ 11.86 |
* Represents collateral on securities loaned.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Operations for the six months ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) |
Investment Income |
Interest | $ 6,667,550 |
Mortgage dollar roll income | 40,763 |
Interest — Scudder Cash Management QP Trust | 166,605 |
Securities lending income, including income from Scudder Daily Assets Fund Institutional, net of borrower rebates | 52,906 |
Total Income | 6,927,824 |
Expenses: Management fee | 908,539 |
Custodian fees | 10,751 |
Distribution service fees (Class B) | 109,823 |
Record keeping fees (Class B) | 56,583 |
Auditing | 23,469 |
Legal | 11,484 |
Trustees' fees and expenses | 3,174 |
Reports to shareholders | 30,347 |
Other | 8,459 |
Total expenses, before expense reductions | 1,162,629 |
Expense reductions | (1,942) |
Total expenses, after expense reductions | 1,160,687 |
Net investment income (loss) | 5,767,137 |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investment Transactions |
Net realized gain (loss) from: Investments | 587,039 |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period on investments | 1,694,519 |
Net gain (loss) on investment transactions | 2,281,558 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | $ 8,048,695 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) | Year Ended December 31, 2004 |
Operations: Net investment income (loss) | $ 5,767,137 | $ 9,852,018 |
Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions | 587,039 | 2,613,421 |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period on investment transactions | 1,694,519 | (740,835) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | 8,048,695 | 11,724,604 |
Distributions to shareholders from: Net investment income Class A | (7,365,945) | (6,899,791) |
Class B | (2,666,763) | (1,766,032) |
Net realized gains Class A | (1,950,232) | (3,369,665) |
Class B | (794,464) | (976,642) |
Portfolio share transactions: Class A Proceeds from shares sold | 34,964,879 | 43,408,606 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 9,316,177 | 10,269,456 |
Cost of shares redeemed | (28,459,115) | (42,555,105) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Class A share transactions | 15,821,940 | 11,122,957 |
Class B Proceeds from shares sold | 4,420,058 | 46,084,279 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 3,461,227 | 2,742,674 |
Cost of shares redeemed | (6,239,757) | (6,180,393) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Class B share transactions | 1,641,528 | 42,646,560 |
Increase (decrease) in net assets | 12,734,759 | 52,481,991 |
Net assets at beginning of period | 298,387,233 | 245,905,242 |
Net assets at end of period (including undistributed net investment income of $5,258,985 and $9,524,556, respectively) | $ 311,121,992 | $ 298,387,233 |
Other Information |
Class A Shares outstanding at beginning of period | 17,397,738 | 16,493,825 |
Shares sold | 2,935,451 | 3,610,180 |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | 808,696 | 865,161 |
Shares redeemed | (2,394,793) | (3,571,428) |
Net increase (decrease) in Portfolio shares | 1,349,354 | 903,913 |
Shares outstanding at end of period | 18,747,092 | 17,397,738 |
Class B Shares outstanding at beginning of period | 7,335,272 | 3,731,351 |
Shares sold | 369,856 | 3,887,722 |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | 300,193 | 230,865 |
Shares redeemed | (525,021) | (514,666) |
Net increase (decrease) in Portfolio shares | 145,028 | 3,603,921 |
Shares outstanding at end of period | 7,480,300 | 7,335,272 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Class A
Years Ended December 31, | 2005a | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001b | 2000c |
Selected Per Share Data |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 12.07 | $ 12.16 | $ 11.98 | $ 11.48 | $ 11.45 | $ 11.00 |
Income from investment operations: Net investment incomed | .23 | .50 | .45 | .53 | .62 | .69 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | .08 | .05 | .14 | .37 | .01 | .36 |
Total from investment operations | .31 | .55 | .59 | .90 | .63 | 1.05 |
Less distributions from: Net investment income | (.41) | (.43) | (.41) | (.40) | (.60) | (.60) |
Net realized gains on investment transactions | (.11) | (.21) | — | — | — | — |
Total distributions | (.52) | (.64) | (.41) | (.40) | (.60) | (.60) |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 11.86 | $ 12.07 | $ 12.16 | $ 11.98 | $ 11.48 | $ 11.45 |
Total Return (%) | 2.68** | 4.53 | 5.13 | 8.01 | 5.71 | 9.90 |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data |
Net assets, end of period ($ millions) | 222 | 210 | 201 | 216 | 134 | 78 |
Ratio of expenses before expense reductions (%) | .66* | .66 | .66 | .65 | .64 | .68 |
Ratio of expenses after expense reductions (%) | .66* | .66 | .66 | .65 | .64 | .67 |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) (%) | 3.91* | 4.18 | 3.75 | 4.57 | 5.46 | 6.36 |
Portfolio turnover rate (%) | 226e* | 185e | 229e | 267 | 176 | 311 |
a For the six months ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited).
b 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 gains and losses per share by $.01 and decrease the ratio of net investment income to average net assets from 5.54% to 5.46%. Per share, ratios and supplemental data for periods prior to January 1, 2001 have not been restated to reflect this change in presentation.
c On June 18, 2001, the Portfolio implemented a 1 for 10 reverse stock split. Per share information, for the periods prior to December 31, 2001, has been restated to reflect the effect of the split. Shareholders received 1 share for every 10 shares owned and net asset value per share increased correspondingly.
d Based on average shares outstanding during the period.
e The portfolio turnover rate including mortgage dollar roll transactions was 243% for the six months ended June 30, 2005, 204% and 265% for the year ended December 31, 2004 and December 31, 2003, respectively.
* Annualized ** Not annualized
Class B
Years Ended December 31, | 2005a | 2004 | 2003 | 2002b |
Selected Per Share Data |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 12.04 | $ 12.13 | $ 11.96 | $ 11.36 |
Income from investment operations: Net investment incomec | .21 | .45 | .40 | .27 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | .08 | .05 | .15 | .33 |
Total from investment operations | .29 | .50 | .55 | .60 |
Less distributions from: Net investment income | (.36) | (.38) | (.38) | — |
Net realized gains on investment transactions | (.11) | (.21) | — | — |
Total distributions | (.47) | (.59) | (.38) | — |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 11.86 | $ 12.04 | $ 12.13 | $ 11.96 |
Total Return (%) | 2.54** | 4.10 | 4.76 | 5.28** |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data |
Net assets, end of period ($ millions) | 89 | 88 | 45 | 2 |
Ratio of expenses (%) | 1.03* | 1.03 | 1.05 | .92* |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) (%) | 3.54* | 3.81 | 3.36 | 4.69* |
Portfolio turnover rate (%) | 226d* | 185d | 229d | 267 |
a For the six months ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited).
b For the period from July 1, 2002 (commencement of operations of Class B shares) to December 31, 2002.
c Based on average shares outstanding during the period.
d The portfolio turnover rate including mortgage dollar roll transactions was 243% for the six months ended June 30, 2005, 204% and 265% for the year ended December 31, 2004 and December 31, 2003, respectively.
* Annualized ** Not annualized
Information About Your Portfolio's Expenses |
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Scudder Global Blue Chip Portfolio
As an investor of the Portfolio, you incur two types of costs: ongoing expenses and transaction costs. Ongoing expenses include management fees, distribution and service (12b-1) fees and other Portfolio expenses. Examples of transaction costs include sales charges (loads), redemption fees and account maintenance fees, which are not shown in this section. The following tables are intended to help you understand your ongoing expenses (in dollars) of investing in the Portfolio and to help you compare these expenses with the ongoing expenses of investing in other mutual funds. The tables are based on an investment of $1,000 made at the beginning of the six-month period ended June 30, 2005.
The tables illustrate your Portfolio's expenses in two ways:
Actual Portfolio Return. This helps you estimate the actual dollar amount of ongoing expenses (but not transaction costs) paid on a $1,000 investment in the Portfolio using the Portfolio's actual return during the period. To estimate the expenses you paid over the period, simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the "Expenses Paid per $1,000" line under the share class you hold.
Hypothetical 5% Portfolio Return. This helps you to compare your Portfolio's ongoing expenses (but not transaction costs) with those of other mutual funds using the Portfolio's actual expense ratio and a hypothetical rate of return of 5% per year before expenses. Examples using a 5% hypothetical Portfolio return may be found in the shareholder reports of other mutual funds. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period.
Please note that the expenses shown in these tables are meant to highlight your ongoing expenses only and do not reflect any transaction costs. The "Expenses Paid per $1,000" line of the tables is useful in comparing ongoing expenses only and will not help you determine the relative total expense of owning different funds. If these transaction costs had been included, your costs would have been higher.
Expenses and Value of a $1,000 Investment for the six months ended June 30, 2005 |
Actual Portfolio Return | Class A | Class B |
Beginning Account Value 1/1/05 | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,000.00 |
Ending Account Value 6/30/05 | $ 1,027.70 | $ 1,026.30 |
Expenses Paid per $1,000* | $ 6.94 | $ 8.84 |
Hypothetical 5% Portfolio Return | Class A | Class B |
Beginning Account Value 1/1/05 | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,000.00 |
Ending Account Value 6/30/05 | $ 1,017.95 | $ 1,016.07 |
Expenses Paid per $1,000* | $ 6.90 | $ 8.80 |
* Expenses are equal to the Portfolio's annualized expense ratio for each share class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent six-month period, then divided by 365.
Annualized Expense Ratios | Class A | Class B |
Scudder Variable Series II — Scudder Global Blue Chip Portfolio | 1.38% | 1.76% |
For more information, please refer to the Portfolio's prospectus.
These tables do not 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.
Management Summary June 30, 2005 |
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Scudder Global Blue Chip Portfolio
The portfolio outperformed its benchmark in the first half of 2005, returning 2.77% (Class A shares, unadjusted for contract charges). In comparison, the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) World Index returned -0.70% for the same period, while the average return among the 32 comparable annuity portfolios in Lipper's Global Core category was -0.59%.
The portfolio continues to invest in fundamentally sound companies that we believe will benefit from longer-term themes in the world economy. Our Ultimate Subcontractors theme, which invests in companies whose access to materials enables them to dominate price negotiations, contributed strongly to performance. Many of the companies in this theme are leveraged to oil and natural gas, and the recent spike in energy prices helped these stocks rally. Top contributors included ConocoPhillips (US) (not held in the portfolio at the end of the reporting period) and EnCana Corp. (Canada), as well as Russian energy companies LUKOIL and OAO Gazprom. Supply Chain Dominance, a theme that focuses on companies that are becoming the partner of choice for both suppliers and customers in their respective industries, also contributed to performance. The identification of capital-abundant companies that thrive on intellectual property is the thesis of our Virtuality theme, which produced good results in the second quarter. Among the top performers here were Monsanto Co. (US) and Infosys Technologies Ltd. (India), which rose on the expectation for faster growth in the software services industry. Greater China, a theme that seeks to exploit the growth of consumerism and the emerging middle class in Asia, also finished higher. However, Japan Restructuring, a theme based on the evolving relationship between Japanese government and business, detracted from performance.
Oliver Kratz
Steve M. Wreford, CFA
Co-Lead Portfolio Managers
Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc.
All performance shown is historical, assumes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions, 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 than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Please visit scudder.com for the product's most recent month-end performance. 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, 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, 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 (MSCI) World Index is an unmanaged, capitalization-weighted measure of stock markets around the world, including North America, Europe, Australia and Asia. The index is calculated using closing local market prices and converts to US dollars using the London close foreign exchange rates. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike portfolio returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. It is not possible to invest directly into an index.
The Lipper Global Core category includes funds that, by portfolio practice, invest at least 75% of their equity assets in companies both inside and outside of the U.S. with market capitalizations (on a three-year weighted basis) greater than the 500th-largest company in the S&P/Citigroup World Broad Market Index. Large-cap core funds typically have an average price-to-cash flow sets in ratio, price-to-book ratio, and three-year sales-per-share growth value compared to the S&P/Citigroup World BMI.
Portfolio management market commentary is as of June 30, 2005, and may not come to pass. This information is subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions.
Scudder Global Blue Chip Portfolio
Asset Allocation (Excludes Securities Lending Collateral) | 6/30/05 | 12/31/04 |
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Common Stocks | 92% | 89% |
Cash Equivalents | 4% | 8% |
Exchange Traded Fund | 2% | 2% |
Preferred Stocks | 2% | 1% |
| 100% | 100% |
Sector Diversification (Excludes Cash Equivalents and Securities Lending Collateral) | 6/30/05 | 12/31/04 |
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Financials | 18% | 21% |
Materials | 17% | 16% |
Energy | 13% | 13% |
Information Technology | 13% | 11% |
Industrials | 12% | 12% |
Health Care | 8% | 9% |
Consumer Discretionary | 8% | 6% |
Utilities | 4% | 7% |
Telecommunication Services | 4% | 2% |
Consumer Staples | 3% | 3% |
| 100% | 100% |
Geographical Diversification (Excludes Cash Equivalents and Securities Lending Collateral) | 6/30/05 | 12/31/04 |
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Asia (excluding Japan) | 26% | 13% |
Continental Europe | 24% | 30% |
United States | 19% | 28% |
Japan | 8% | 11% |
Latin America | 8% | 3% |
United Kingdom | 7% | 7% |
Canada | 5% | 6% |
Africa | 2% | 2% |
Middle East | 1% | — |
| 100% | 100% |
Asset allocation, sector diversification and geographical diversification are subject to change.
For more complete details about the Portfolio's investment portfolio, see page 49. A quarterly Fact Sheet is available upon request. Information concerning portfolio holdings of the Portfolio as of month end will be posted to scudder.com on the 15th of the following month.
Following the Portfolio's fiscal first and third quarter-end, a complete portfolio holdings listing is filed with the SEC on Form N-Q. The form will be available on the SEC's Web site at www.sec.gov, and it also may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the SEC's Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling (800) SEC-0330.
Investment Portfolio June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) |
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Scudder Global Blue Chip Portfolio
| Shares
| Value ($) |
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Common Stocks 90.0% |
Australia 0.2% |
Alumina Ltd. (Cost $119,014) | 47,100 | 198,529 |
Austria 1.3% |
Erste Bank der oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG | 6,000 | 300,109 |
Wienerberger AG | 15,800 | 732,947 |
(Cost $804,088) | 1,033,056 |
Brazil 1.3% |
Banco Bradesco SA (ADR) (Preferred) (d) | 23,600 | 835,204 |
Companhia Vale do Rio Doce (ADR) | 5,350 | 156,648 |
Porto Seguro SA | 9,100 | 81,842 |
(Cost $877,194) | 1,073,694 |
Canada 4.5% |
Canadian National Railway Co. | 15,700 | 905,710 |
EnCana Corp. | 29,450 | 1,161,703 |
Goldcorp, Inc. | 35,050 | 557,562 |
Meridian Gold, Inc.* | 21,000 | 377,081 |
Placer Dome, Inc. | 45,250 | 692,489 |
(Cost $1,913,577) | 3,694,545 |
China 1.9% |
China Petroleum & Chemical Corp. "H" | 2,948,000 | 1,152,922 |
Shanghai Electric Group Co., Ltd. "H"* | 1,606,000 | 362,949 |
(Cost $1,480,086) | 1,515,871 |
Finland 0.3% |
Neste Oil Oyj* (Cost $184,375) | 9,400 | 243,434 |
France 3.5% |
Carrefour SA | 7,925 | 382,428 |
Societe Generale | 5,268 | 533,613 |
Total SA | 8,228 | 1,926,849 |
(Cost $2,229,947) | 2,842,890 |
Germany 10.8% |
Allianz AG (Registered) | 10,357 | 1,185,535 |
BASF AG | 25,738 | 1,705,914 |
Bayer AG | 16,554 | 550,569 |
Bayerische Motoren Werke AG | 9,912 | 450,983 |
Commerzbank AG (d) | 64,273 | 1,389,590 |
E.ON AG | 20,949 | 1,859,854 |
Schering AG | 11,400 | 698,156 |
Stada Arzneimittel AG | 6,798 | 247,045 |
Volkswagen AG | 14,882 | 678,923 |
(Cost $7,007,137) | 8,766,569 |
Hong Kong 2.5% |
China Mobile (Hong Kong) Ltd. | 125,600 | 464,415 |
Fountain Set Holdings Ltd. | 906,000 | 464,904 |
Hutchison Whampoa Ltd. | 97,000 | 871,803 |
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Shangri-La Asia Ltd. | 143,000 | 220,903 |
(Cost $1,854,394) | 2,022,025 |
India 2.6% |
Infosys Technologies Ltd. | 12,000 | 649,259 |
Oil & Natural Gas Corp. Ltd. | 26,600 | 624,102 |
Reliance Industries Ltd. | 57,000 | 841,079 |
(Cost $1,724,218) | 2,114,440 |
Indonesia 1.0% |
PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia (ADR) (Cost $721,484) | 37,600 | 783,960 |
Israel 0.8% |
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (ADR) (Cost $584,451) | 19,925 | 620,464 |
Italy 1.6% |
Capitalia SpA | 166,200 | 925,531 |
Enel SpA | 40,000 | 347,663 |
(Cost $935,765) | 1,273,194 |
Japan 7.4% |
FANUC Ltd. | 14,400 | 912,554 |
Japan Retail Fund Investment Corp. (REIT) | 23 | 197,128 |
Komatsu Ltd. | 164,000 | 1,266,152 |
Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd. | 76,000 | 831,666 |
Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd. | 106,000 | 1,186,777 |
Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. | 120 | 540,407 |
Nomura Holdings, Inc. | 93,000 | 1,104,242 |
(Cost $5,282,388) | 6,038,926 |
Korea 4.5% |
Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co., Ltd. | 38,500 | 734,429 |
Insun ENT Co., Ltd. | 4,000 | 69,117 |
LG Electronics, Inc. | 13,700 | 863,394 |
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | 4,010 | 1,899,908 |
SFA Engineering Corp. | 3,500 | 90,132 |
(Cost $3,314,354) | 3,656,980 |
Malaysia 0.4% |
Resorts World Bhd. (Cost $367,005) | 143,500 | 358,217 |
Mexico 3.0% |
Cemex SA de CV (ADR) | 19,650 | 833,553 |
Fomento Economico Mexicano SA de CV (ADR) | 19,200 | 1,143,744 |
Grupo Televisa SA (ADR) | 7,700 | 478,093 |
(Cost $1,973,406) | 2,455,390 |
Peru 2.2% |
Compania de Minas Buenaventura SA (ADR) (Cost $1,552,031) | 77,000 | 1,770,230 |
Russia 4.7% |
AFK Sistema (GDR), 144A* | 43,200 | 708,480 |
LUKOIL (ADR) | 38,500 | 1,417,185 |
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OAO Gazprom "S" (ADR) (Registered) | 46,850 | 1,684,129 |
(Cost $3,062,627) | 3,809,794 |
Singapore 0.9% |
DBS Group Holdings Ltd. | 60,000 | 507,698 |
Singapore Telecommunications Ltd. | 149,060 | 245,080 |
(Cost $606,624) | 752,778 |
South Africa 1.7% |
Gold Fields Ltd. | 92,000 | 1,050,305 |
Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd. (ADR) | 16,028 | 358,452 |
(Cost $1,236,610) | 1,408,757 |
Sweden 1.4% |
Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB "A" (Cost $1,051,757) | 68,800 | 1,140,960 |
Switzerland 2.8% |
ABB Ltd.* | 126,614 | 825,020 |
Credit Suisse Group (Registered) | 10,933 | 428,934 |
Nestle SA (Registered) | 1,509 | 385,643 |
Novartis AG (Registered) | 14,067 | 668,140 |
(Cost $2,010,068) | 2,307,737 |
Taiwan 4.2% |
AU Optronics Corp. (ADR)* | 25,900 | 438,746 |
Bank of Kaohsiung | 112,000 | 79,077 |
Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd. | 150,249 | 777,667 |
Quanta Computer, Inc. | 534,417 | 1,014,876 |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (ADR) | 122,430 | 1,116,558 |
(Cost $2,902,115) | 3,426,924 |
Thailand 1.1% |
Bangkok Bank PCL (Foreign Registered) | 234,500 | 610,229 |
Thai Olefins PCL (Foreign Registered) | 223,300 | 310,702 |
(Cost $993,255) | 920,931 |
United Kingdom 6.4% |
Anglo American PLC | 23,397 | 549,121 |
GlaxoSmithKline PLC | 53,865 | 1,299,635 |
MFI Furniture Group PLC | 184,165 | 363,874 |
National Grid Transco PLC | 85,965 | 831,281 |
Rank Group PLC | 41,000 | 196,768 |
Rio Tinto PLC | 13,765 | 419,093 |
RT Group PLC* | 54,206 | 3,156 |
William Morrison Supermarkets PLC | 356,897 | 1,184,047 |
Woolworths Group PLC | 516,972 | 341,840 |
(Cost $4,989,283) | 5,188,815 |
United States 16.5% |
AFLAC, Inc. | 26,200 | 1,133,936 |
Avocent Corp.* | 12,200 | 318,908 |
Caremark Rx, Inc.* | 12,350 | 549,822 |
Caterpillar, Inc. | 13,000 | 1,239,030 |
Devon Energy Corp. | 15,100 | 765,268 |
Eaton Corp. | 5,500 | 329,450 |
Hewlett-Packard Co. | 63,625 | 1,495,824 |
| Shares
| Value ($) |
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Medicines Co.* | 13,850 | 323,951 |
Monsanto Co. | 18,400 | 1,156,808 |
Motorola, Inc. | 31,800 | 580,668 |
Newmont Mining Corp. | 28,100 | 1,096,743 |
Pfizer, Inc. | 35,700 | 984,606 |
SBC Communications, Inc. | 34,175 | 811,656 |
Schlumberger Ltd. | 13,100 | 994,814 |
VERITAS Software Corp.* | 32,975 | 804,590 |
Wyeth | 18,350 | 816,575 |
(Cost $11,322,459) | 13,402,649 |
Venezuela 0.5% |
Compania Anonima Nacional Telefonos de Venezuela (ADR) (Cost $421,598) | 21,300 | 403,422 |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $61,521,310) | 73,225,181 |
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Preferred Stocks 1.4% |
Brazil 0.3% |
Perdigao SA (Cost $162,320) | 8,800 | 209,165 |
Germany 1.1% |
Porsche AG (Cost $803,648) | 1,234 | 925,074 |
Total Preferred Stocks (Cost $965,968) | 1,134,239 |
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Exchange Traded Funds 2.3% |
iShares MSCI Malaysia Index Fund | 74,550 | 515,886 |
iShares NASDAQ Biotechnology Index Fund* (d) | 19,450 | 1,320,655 |
Total Exchange Traded Funds (Cost $1,878,329) | 1,836,541 |
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Securities Lending Collateral 2.9% |
Scudder Daily Assets Fund Institutional, 3.19% (c) (e) (Cost $2,366,006) | 2,366,006 | 2,366,006 |
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Cash Equivalents 4.3% |
Scudder Cash Management, QP Trust, 3.14% (b) (Cost $3,460,910) | 3,460,910 | 3,460,910 |
| % of Net Assets | Value ($) |
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Total Investment Portfolio (Cost $70,192,523) (a) | 100.9 | 82,022,877 |
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net | (0.9) | (691,988) |
Net Assets | 100.0 | 81,330,889 |
Notes to Scudder Global Blue Chip Portfolio of Investments |
* Non-income producing security.
(a) The cost for federal income tax purposes was $70,305,275. At June 30, 2005, net unrealized appreciation for all securities based on tax cost was $11,717,602. This consisted of aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all securities in which there was an excess of value over tax cost of $13,149,085 and aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all securities in which there was an excess of tax cost over value of $1,431,483.
(b) Scudder Cash Management QP Trust is managed by Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc. The rate shown is the annualized seven-day yield at period end.
(c) Scudder Daily Assets Fund Institutional, an affiliated fund, is also managed by Deutsche Asset Management, Inc. The rate shown is the annualized seven-day yield at period end.
(d) All or a portion of these securities were on loan (see Notes to Financial Statements). The value of all securities loaned at June 30, 2005 amounted to $2,298,706, which is 2.8% of total net assets.
(e) Represents collateral held in connection with securities lending.
ADR: American Depositary Receipt
GDR: Global Depository Receipt
REIT: Real Estate Investment Trust
144A: Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Assets and Liabilities as of June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) |
Assets |
Investments: Investments in securities, at value (cost $64,365,607) — including $2,298,706 of securities loaned | $ 76,195,961 |
Investment in Scudder Daily Assets Fund Institutional (cost $2,366,006)* | 2,366,006 |
Investment in Scudder Cash Management QP Trust (cost $3,460,910) | 3,460,910 |
Total investments in securities, at value (cost $70,192,523) | 82,022,877 |
Foreign currency, at value (cost $1,321,746) | 1,313,693 |
Receivables for investments sold | 376,644 |
Dividends receivable | 178,731 |
Interest receivable | 9,002 |
Receivable for Portfolio shares sold | 34,344 |
Foreign taxes recoverable | 18,043 |
Other assets | 1,253 |
Total assets | 83,954,587 |
Liabilities |
Payable for investments purchased | 13,657 |
Deferred foreign taxes | 43,448 |
Payable upon return of securities loaned | 2,366,006 |
Payable for Portfolio shares redeemed | 73,467 |
Accrued management fee | 65,306 |
Other accrued expenses and payables | 61,814 |
Total liabilities | 2,623,698 |
Net assets, at value | $ 81,330,889 |
Net Assets |
Net assets consist of: Undistributed net investment income | 356,003 |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: Investments (net of deferred foreign taxes of $43,448) | 11,786,906 |
Foreign currency related transactions | (9,919) |
Accumulated net realized gain (loss) | (1,927,002) |
Paid-in capital | 71,124,901 |
Net assets, at value | $ 81,330,889 |
Class A Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share ($66,289,765 ÷ 5,491,905 outstanding shares of beneficial interest, $.01 par value, unlimited number of shares authorized) | $ 12.07 |
Class B Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share ($15,041,124 ÷ 1,244,341 outstanding shares of beneficial interest, $.01 par value, unlimited number of shares authorized) | $ 12.09 |
* Represents collateral on securities loaned.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Operations for the six months ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) |
Investment Income |
Income: Dividends (net of foreign taxes withheld of $103,406) | $ 919,622 |
Interest | 16 |
Interest — Scudder Cash Management QP Trust | 38,812 |
Securities lending income, including income from Scudder Daily Assets Fund Institutional, net of borrower rebates | 40,070 |
Total Income | 998,520 |
Expenses: Management fee | 383,075 |
Custodian and accounting fees | 102,247 |
Distribution service fees (Class B) | 16,829 |
Record keeping fees (Class B) | 8,109 |
Auditing | 26,410 |
Legal | 6,097 |
Trustees' fees and expenses | 951 |
Reports to shareholders | 10,499 |
Other | 2,092 |
Total expenses, before expense reductions | 556,309 |
Expense reductions | (514) |
Total expenses, after expense reductions | 555,795 |
Net investment income (loss) | 442,725 |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investment Transactions |
Net realized gain (loss) from: Investments (net of foreign taxes of $449) | 2,888,794 |
Foreign currency related transactions | (2,858) |
| 2,885,936 |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period on: Investments (net of deferred foreign taxes of $43,448) | (1,154,182) |
Foreign currency related transactions | (16,352) |
| (1,170,534) |
Net gain (loss) on investment transactions | 1,715,402 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | $ 2,158,127 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) | Year Ended December 31, 2004 |
Operations: Net investment income (loss) | $ 442,725 | $ 204,775 |
Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions | 2,885,936 | 5,240,327 |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period on investment transactions | (1,170,534) | 3,765,688 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | 2,158,127 | 9,210,790 |
Distributions to shareholders from: Net investment income Class A | (188,888) | (686,309) |
Class B | — | (57,902) |
Portfolio share transactions: Class A Proceeds from shares sold | 5,867,614 | 10,246,696 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 188,888 | 686,309 |
Cost of shares redeemed | (4,379,994) | (9,557,336) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Class A share transactions | 1,676,508 | 1,375,669 |
Class B Proceeds from shares sold | 2,502,431 | 5,449,125 |
Reinvestment of distributions | — | 57,902 |
Cost of shares redeemed | (390,452) | (572,691) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Class B share transactions | 2,111,979 | 4,934,336 |
Increase (decrease) in net assets | 5,757,726 | 14,776,584 |
Net assets at beginning of period | 75,573,163 | 60,796,579 |
Net assets at end of period (including undistributed net investment income of $356,003 and $102,166, respectively) | $ 81,330,889 | $ 75,573,163 |
Other Information |
Class A Shares outstanding at beginning of period | 5,350,985 | 5,262,148 |
Shares sold | 496,615 | 941,848 |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | 15,980 | 64,503 |
Shares redeemed | (371,675) | (917,514) |
Net increase (decrease) in Portfolio shares | 140,920 | 88,837 |
Shares outstanding at end of period | 5,491,905 | 5,350,985 |
Class B Shares outstanding at beginning of period | 1,064,827 | 588,861 |
Shares sold | 212,239 | 522,896 |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | — | 5,427 |
Shares redeemed | (32,725) | (52,357) |
Net increase (decrease) in Portfolio shares | 179,514 | 475,966 |
Shares outstanding at end of period | 1,244,341 | 1,064,827 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Class A
Years Ended December 31, | 2005a | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000b |
Selected Per Share Data |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 11.78 | $ 10.39 | $ 8.08 | $ 9.64 | $ 11.81 | $ 12.37 |
Income (loss) from investment operations: Net investment income (loss)c | .07 | .04 | .09 | .07 | .08 | .03 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | .25 | 1.48 | 2.25 | (1.57) | (1.90) | (.44) |
Total from investment operations | .32 | 1.52 | 2.34 | (1.50) | (1.82) | (.41) |
Less distributions from: Net investment income | (.03) | (.13) | (.03) | (.06) | — | — |
Net realized gains on investment transactions | — | — | — | — | (.35) | (.15) |
Total distributions | (.03) | (.13) | (.03) | (.06) | (.35) | (.15) |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 12.07 | $ 11.78 | $ 10.39 | $ 8.08 | $ 9.64 | $ 11.81 |
Total Return (%) | 2.77** | 14.76 | 29.13d | (15.77) | (15.48) | (3.36)d |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data |
Net assets, end of period ($ millions) | 66 | 63 | 55 | 43 | 44 | 33 |
Ratio of expenses before expense reductions (%) | 1.38* | 1.44 | 1.48 | 1.32 | 1.24 | 1.78 |
Ratio of expenses after expense reductions (%) | 1.38* | 1.43 | 1.17 | 1.32 | 1.24 | 1.50 |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) (%) | 1.22* | .38 | 1.02 | .79 | .76 | .28 |
Portfolio turnover rate (%) | 72* | 81 | 65 | 41 | 52 | 54 |
a For the six months ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited).
b On June 18, 2001, the Portfolio implemented a 1 for 10 reverse stock split. Per share information, for the period prior to December 31, 2001, has been restated to reflect the effect of the split. Shareholders received 1 share for every 10 shares owned and net asset value per share increased correspondingly.
c Based on average shares outstanding during the period.
d Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced.
* Annualized ** Not annualized
Class B
Years Ended December 31, | 2005a | 2004 | 2003 | 2002b |
Selected Per Share Data |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 11.78 | $ 10.38 | $ 8.06 | $ 8.98 |
Income (loss) from investment operations: Net investment income (loss)c | .05 | .00e | .04 | .02 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | .26 | 1.48 | 2.29 | (.94) |
Total from investment operations | .31 | 1.48 | 2.33 | (.92) |
Less distributions from: Net investment income | — | (.08) | (.01) | — |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 12.09 | $ 11.78 | $ 10.38 | $ 8.06 |
Total Return (%) | 2.63** | 14.33 | 28.96d | (10.24)** |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data |
Net assets, end of period ($ millions) | 15 | 13 | 6 | .2 |
Ratio of expenses before expense reductions (%) | 1.76* | 1.84 | 1.87 | 1.60* |
Ratio of expenses after expense reductions (%) | 1.76* | 1.83 | 1.64 | 1.60* |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) (%) | .84* | .02 | .55 | .49* |
Portfolio turnover rate (%) | 72* | 81 | 65 | 41 |
a For the six months ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited).
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 returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced.
e Amount is less than $.005 per share.
* Annualized ** Not annualized
Information About Your Portfolio's Expenses |
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Scudder Government & Agency Securities Portfolio
As an investor of the Portfolio, you incur two types of costs: ongoing expenses and transaction costs. Ongoing expenses include management fees, distribution and service (12b-1) fees and other Portfolio expenses. Examples of transaction costs include sales charges (loads), redemption fees and account maintenance fees, which are not shown in this section. The following tables are intended to help you understand your ongoing expenses (in dollars) of investing in the Portfolio and to help you compare these expenses with the ongoing expenses of investing in other mutual funds. The tables are based on an investment of $1,000 made at the beginning of the six-month period ended June 30, 2005.
The tables illustrate your Portfolio's expenses in two ways:
Actual Portfolio Return. This helps you estimate the actual dollar amount of ongoing expenses (but not transaction costs) paid on a $1,000 investment in the Portfolio using the Portfolio's actual return during the period. To estimate the expenses you paid over the period, simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the "Expenses Paid per $1,000" line under the share class you hold.
Hypothetical 5% Portfolio Return. This helps you to compare your Portfolio's ongoing expenses (but not transaction costs) with those of other mutual funds using the Portfolio's actual expense ratio and a hypothetical rate of return of 5% per year before expenses. Examples using a 5% hypothetical Portfolio return may be found in the shareholder reports of other mutual funds. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period.
Please note that the expenses shown in these tables are meant to highlight your ongoing expenses only and do not reflect any transaction costs. The "Expenses Paid per $1,000" line of the tables is useful in comparing ongoing expenses only and will not help you determine the relative total expense of owning different funds. If these transaction costs had been included, your costs would have been higher.
Expenses and Value of a $1,000 Investment for the six months ended June 30, 2005 |
Actual Portfolio Return | Class A | Class B |
Beginning Account Value 1/1/05 | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,000.00 |
Ending Account Value 6/30/05 | $ 1,018.20 | $ 1,016.50 |
Expenses Paid per $1,000* | $ 3.10 | $ 5.00 |
Hypothetical 5% Portfolio Return | Class A | Class B |
Beginning Account Value 1/1/05 | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,000.00 |
Ending Account Value 6/30/05 | $ 1,021.72 | $ 1,019.84 |
Expenses Paid per $1,000* | $ 3.11 | $ 5.01 |
* Expenses are equal to the Portfolio's annualized expense ratio for each share class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent six-month period, then divided by 365.
Annualized Expense Ratios | Class A | Class B |
Scudder Variable Series II — Scudder Government & Agency Securities Portfolio | .62% | 1.00% |
For more information, please refer to the Portfolio's prospectus.
These tables do not 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.
Management Summary June 30, 2005 |
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Scudder Government & Agency Securities Portfolio
The semiannual period was characterized by solid economic growth accompanied by a mixed employment picture as reflected in the economic indicators. This environment permitted the US Federal Reserve Board (the Fed) to maintain its policy of increasing short-term rates in a measured fashion. Despite the rise in short-term interest rates, longer-term rates actually experienced a modest decline over the period, as the financial markets displayed confidence that the Fed was pursuing a policy that would continue to curtail potential inflationary pressures. While the price of oil reached $60 a barrel, the market, for the most part, chose to view this as a check on economic growth rather than a potential source of inflation. This period of mixed economic signals and stable or falling long-term interest rates resulted in modest positive returns for mortgage-backed securities.
During the semiannual period ended June 30, 2005, the portfolio provided a total return of 1.82% (Class A shares, unadjusted for contract charges), compared with the 2.10% return of its benchmark, the Lehman Brothers GNMA Index.
During the past six months, we continued to focus on mortgages that will maintain their yield in a wide variety of interest rate scenarios. In doing so, we purchased GNMA mortgages with specific geographic characteristics and smaller loan sizes, which have proved to be less sensitive to early redemptions, or prepayments, by home owners. We shifted cash assets into some CMOs and FHLMC/FNMA securities to enhance yield as well. In anticipation of a stable interest rate environment, we have emphasized 30-year mortgages over 15-year instruments because of the yield advantage of longer-term issues. We believe that the Fed will continue to raise short-term interest rates incrementally over the near term. If interest rates continue to be relatively stable, we expect to maintain our current strategy of emphasizing certain mortgage pool characteristics and longer-term mortgages in order to help maintain an attractive dividend for fund investors.
Sean P. McCaffrey, CFA
William Chepolis, CFA
Co-Managers
Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc.
All performance shown is historical, assumes reinvestment of all dividend and capital gain distributions, 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 than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Please visit scudder.com for the product's most recent month-end performance. 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 government guarantee relates only to the prompt payment of principal and interest and does not remove market risks. Additionally, yields will fluctuate in response to changing interest rates and may be affected by the prepayment of mortgage-backed securities. Bond investments are subject to interest-rate risk such that when interest rates rise, the prices of the bonds, and thus the value of the bond fund, can decline and the investor can lose principal value. Please read this portfolio's prospectus for specific details regarding its investments and risk profile.
The Lehman Brothers GNMA Index is an unmanaged market-value-weighted measure of all fixed-rate securities backed by mortgage pools of the Government National Mortgage Association. Index returns assume reinvestment of 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 June 30, 2005, and may not come to pass. This information is subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions.
Scudder Government & Agency Securities Portfolio
Asset Allocation | 6/30/05 | 12/31/04 |
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Agencies Backed by the Full Faith and Credit of the US Government (GNMA) | 61% | 57% |
Agencies Not Backed by the Full Faith and Credit of the US Government (FNMA, FHLMC) | 34% | 21% |
US Treasury Obligations | 5% | 4% |
Cash Equivalents | — | 18% |
| 100% | 100% |
Credit Quality | 6/30/05 | 12/31/04 |
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AAA | 100% | 100% |
Interest Rate Sensitivity | 6/30/05 | 12/31/04 |
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Average Maturity | 5.7 years | 4.6 years |
Average Duration | 2.4 years | 2.6 years |
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Asset allocation, credit quality and interest rate sensitivity are subject to change.
The quality ratings represent the lower of Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's") or Standard & Poor's Corporation ("S&P") credit ratings. The ratings of Moody's and S&P represent their opinions as to the quality of the securities they rate. Ratings are relative and subjective and are not absolute standards of quality. The Fund's credit quality does not remove market risk.
For more complete details about the Portfolio's investment portfolio, see page 60. A quarterly Fact Sheet is available upon request. Information concerning portfolio holdings of the Portfolio as of month end will be posted to scudder.com on the 15th of the following month.
Following the Portfolio's fiscal first and third quarter-end, a complete portfolio holdings listing is filed with the SEC on Form N-Q. The form will be available on the SEC's Web site at www.sec.gov, and it also may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the SEC's Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling (800) SEC-0330.
Investment Portfolio June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) |
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Scudder Government & Agency Securities Portfolio
| Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
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Agencies Backed by the Full Faith and Credit of the US Government 65.3% |
Government National Mortgage Association: | | |
5.0% with various maturities from 4/20/2033 until 2/15/2035 (b) | 31,147,640 | 31,387,133 |
5.5% with various maturities from 4/15/2020 until 5/20/2035 (b) | 90,757,701 | 92,697,234 |
6.0% with various maturities from 12/20/2031 until 3/20/2035 (b) | 50,123,716 | 51,677,658 |
6.5% with various maturities from 3/15/2014 until 8/20/2034 | 20,317,344 | 21,200,649 |
7.0% with various maturities from 6/20/2017 until 10/15/2032 | 5,160,226 | 5,459,441 |
7.5% with various maturities from 4/15/2026 until 7/15/2032 | 4,056,126 | 4,346,827 |
8.0% with various maturities from 12/15/2026 until 11/15/2031 | 1,295,264 | 1,400,313 |
8.5% with various maturities from 5/15/2016 until 12/15/2030 | 175,398 | 191,444 |
9.5% with various maturities from 6/15/2013 until 12/15/2022 | 71,883 | 79,621 |
10.0% with various maturities from 2/15/2016 until 3/15/2016 | 28,451 | 31,958 |
Total Agencies Backed by the Full Faith and Credit of the US Government (Cost $207,407,959) | 208,472,278 |
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Agencies Not Backed by the Full Faith and Credit of the US Government 33.2% |
Federal Farm Credit Bank, 4.125%, 4/15/2009 | 6,000,000 | 6,038,070 |
Federal Home Loan Bank, 3.625%, 6/20/2007 | 24,000,000 | 23,902,704 |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.: | | |
4.5%, 5/1/2019 | 76,855 | 76,579 |
4.644%, 2/1/2035 | 966,742 | 970,513 |
5.0% with various maturities from 9/1/2033 until 12/1/2033 (b) (d) | 5,433,451 | 5,433,887 |
5.5%, 2/1/2017 | 74,145 | 76,143 |
6.0% with various maturities from 12/1/2014 until 4/1/2034 | 4,149,536 | 4,258,040 |
6.5%, 9/1/2032 | 260,159 | 269,728 |
7.0% with various maturities from 5/1/2029 until 9/1/2032 | 4,323,691 | 4,552,882 |
7.5% with various maturities from 1/1/2027 until 11/1/2033 | 884,376 | 947,310 |
8.0%, 11/1/2030 | 8,222 | 8,854 |
8.5%, 7/1/2030 | 5,941 | 6,474 |
Federal National Mortgage Association: | | |
4.544%, 1/1/2035 | 1,618,912 | 1,620,905 |
4.551%, 2/1/2035 | 2,468,560 | 2,476,923 |
4.63%, 1/1/2035 | 2,126,219 | 2,139,650 |
4.668%, 2/1/2035 | 1,559,094 | 1,570,179 |
| Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
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4.747%, 5/1/2035 | 2,359,903 | 2,371,447 |
4.876%, 12/1/2034 | 992,982 | 1,003,627 |
5.0% with various maturities from 10/1/2019 until 10/1/2033 | 11,745,383 | 11,804,108 |
5.5% with various maturities from 1/1/2033 until 6/1/2035 (b) | 11,346,778 | 11,512,221 |
6.0% with various maturities from 4/1/2015 until 2/1/2035 (b) (d) | 6,837,363 | 7,013,640 |
6.5% with various maturities from 8/1/2013 until 7/1/2034 | 7,033,101 | 7,286,438 |
7.0% with various maturities from 9/1/2013 until 7/1/2034 (d) | 1,297,526 | 1,368,355 |
7.5% with various maturities from 7/1/2011 until 3/1/2032 (b) | 2,738,753 | 2,926,823 |
8.0%, 12/1/2024 | 22,606 | 24,393 |
Tennessee Valley Authority, 5.625%, 1/18/2011 | 6,000,000 | 6,448,170 |
Total Agencies Not Backed by the Full Faith and Credit of the US Government (Cost $106,268,692) | 106,108,063 |
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US Treasury Obligations 5.1% |
US Treasury Bills, 2.869%*, 7/21/2005 (c) | 165,000 | 164,742 |
US Treasury Note: | | |
3.625%, 4/30/2007 | 6,000,000 | 5,996,718 |
4.0%, 2/15/2015 | 5,000,000 | 5,017,775 |
5.75%, 11/15/2005 | 5,000,000 | 5,044,335 |
Total US Treasury Obligations (Cost $16,081,853) | 16,223,570 |
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Collateralized Mortgage Obligations 12.1% |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.: | | |
"PO", Series 228, Principal Only, Zero Coupon, 2/1/2035 | 2,693,955 | 2,315,454 |
"PF", Series 2962, 3.47%**, 3/15/2035 | 4,352,285 | 4,359,476 |
"IO", Series 228, Interest Only, 6.0%, 2/1/2035 | 2,693,955 | 450,384 |
Federal National Mortgage Association: | | |
"IN", Series 2003-84, Interest Only, 4.5%, 4/25/2013 | 3,959,593 | 252,199 |
"L0", Series 2005-50, Principal Only, Zero Coupon, 6/25/2035 | 2,105,009 | 1,872,476 |
"FC", Series 2005-58, 3.34%, 7/25/2035 | 6,350,000 | 6,355,956 |
"PF", Series 2005-59, 3.34%, 5/25/2035 | 3,372,238 | 3,372,238 |
FHLMC Structured Pass-Through Securities, "3A", Series T-54, 7.0%, 2/25/2043 | 1,629,508 | 1,722,695 |
Government National Mortgage Association: | | |
"DA", Series 2005-45, 3.39%, 6/16/2035 | 10,000,000 | 9,996,591 |
"FB", Series 2005-43, 3.436%, 2/17/2032 | 4,215,625 | 4,189,825 |
| Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
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"FA", Series 2005-18, 3.46%, 10/20/2032 | 3,000,000 | 3,007,098 |
"IB", Series 2003-86, Interest Only, 5.0%, 1/20/2029 | 4,550,000 | 777,803 |
Total Collateralized Mortgage Obligations (Cost $38,663,022) | 38,672,195 |
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Total Investment Portfolio (Cost $368,421,526) (a) | 115.7 | 369,476,106 |
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net | (15.7) | (50,171,993) |
Net Assets | 100.0 | 319,304,113 |
Notes to Scudder Government & Agency Securities Portfolio of Investments |
* Annualized yield at time of purchase; not a coupon rate.
** 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 June 30, 2005.
(a) The cost for federal income tax purposes was $368,377,730. At June 30, 2005, net unrealized appreciation for all securities based on tax cost was $1,098,376. This consisted of aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all securities in which there was an excess of value over tax cost of $2,255,074 and aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all securities in which there was an excess of tax cost over value of $1,156,698.
(b) Mortgage dollar roll included.
(c) At June 30, 2005, these securities have been segregated, in part or in whole, to cover initial margin requirements for open futures contracts.
(d) When issued or forward delivery securities included (see Notes to Financial Statements).
Interest Only (IO) bonds represent the "interest only" portion of payments on a pool of underlying mortgages or mortgage-backed securities. IO securities are subject to prepayment risk on the pool of underlying mortgages.
Principal Only (PO) bonds represent the "principal only" portion of payments on a pool of underlying mortgages or mortgage-backed securities.
At June 30, 2005, open futures contracts purchased were as follows:
Futures | Expiration | Contracts | Aggregate Face Value ($) | Market Value ($) | Net Unrealized Appreciation ($) |
10 year US Treasury Note | 9/22/2005 | 122 | 13,826,142 | 13,843,187 | 17,045 |
At June 30, 2005, open futures contracts sold short were as follows:
Futures | Expiration | Contracts | Aggregate Face Value ($) | Market Value ($) | Net Unrealized Depreciation ($) |
2 year US Treasury Note | 9/30/2005 | 59 | (12,245,249) | (12,253,562) | (8,313) |
10 year Interest Rate Swap | 9/19/2005 | 80 | (8,886,046) | (9,030,000) | (143,954) |
Total net unrealized depreciation | | | | | (152,267) |
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 National Mortgage Association, Government National Mortgage Association and Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. issues which have similar coupon rates have been aggregated for presentation purposes in the investment portfolio.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Assets and Liabilities as of June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) |
Assets |
Investments in securities, at value (cost $368,421,526) | 369,476,106 |
Receivable for investments sold | 30,762,815 |
Interest receivable | 1,858,134 |
Receivable for Portfolio shares sold | 14,162 |
Other assets | 768 |
Total assets | 402,111,985 |
Liabilities |
Due to custodian bank | 4,209,871 |
Payable for investments purchased | 24,486,870 |
Payable for when issued and forward delivery securities | 5,451,247 |
Payable for investments purchased—mortgage dollar rolls | 38,250,382 |
Notes payable | 9,950,000 |
Deferred mortgage dollar roll income | 46,286 |
Payable for Portfolio shares redeemed | 169,054 |
Payable for daily variation margin on open futures contracts | 2,719 |
Accrued management fee | 144,020 |
Other accrued expenses and payables | 97,423 |
Total liabilities | 82,807,872 |
Net assets, at value | $ 319,304,113 |
Net Assets |
Net assets consist of: Undistributed net investment income | 4,746,697 |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: Investments | 1,054,580 |
Futures | (135,222) |
Accumulated net realized gain (loss) | 161,297 |
Paid-in capital | 313,476,761 |
Net assets, at value | $ 319,304,113 |
Class A Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share ($270,285,361 ÷ 22,200,068 outstanding shares of beneficial interest, $.01 par value, unlimited number of shares authorized) | $ 12.17 |
Class B Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share ($49,018,752 ÷ 4,029,336 outstanding shares of beneficial interest, $.01 par value, unlimited number of shares authorized) | $ 12.17 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Operations for the six months ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) |
Investment Income |
Income: Interest | $ 6,391,857 |
Interest — Scudder Cash Management QP Trust | 668,516 |
Mortgage dollar roll income | 431,662 |
Total Income | 7,492,035 |
Expenses: Management fee | 879,363 |
Custodian fees | 11,833 |
Distribution service fees (Class B) | 60,246 |
Record keeping fees (Class B) | 31,941 |
Auditing | 28,347 |
Legal | 11,049 |
Trustees' fees and expenses | 5,917 |
Reports to shareholders | 35,781 |
Other | 17,947 |
Total expenses, before expense reductions | 1,082,424 |
Expense reductions | (1,420) |
Total expenses, after expense reductions | 1,081,004 |
Net investment income (loss) | 6,411,031 |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investment Transactions |
Net realized gain (loss) from: Investments | 486,823 |
Futures | (8,591) |
| 478,232 |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period on: Investments | (994,098) |
Futures | (155,554) |
| (1,149,652) |
Net gain (loss) on investment transactions | (671,420) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | $ 5,739,611 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) | Year Ended December 31, 2004 |
Operations: Net investment income (loss) | $ 6,411,031 | $ 12,286,972 |
Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions | 478,232 | 1,566,054 |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period on investment transactions | (1,149,652) | (1,060,975) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | 5,739,611 | 12,792,051 |
Distributions to shareholders from: Net investment income Class A | (10,824,223) | (8,701,916) |
Class B | (1,736,774) | (986,391) |
Net realized gains Class A | (2,099,899) | (2,734,888) |
Class B | (374,454) | (359,519) |
Portfolio share transactions: Class A Proceeds from shares sold | 19,995,978 | 20,190,555 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 12,924,122 | 11,436,803 |
Cost of shares redeemed | (34,758,435) | (97,935,807) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Class A share transactions | (1,838,335) | (66,308,449) |
Class B Proceeds from shares sold | 2,331,882 | 23,191,368 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 2,111,228 | 1,345,911 |
Cost of shares redeemed | (3,574,618) | (13,460,654) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Class B share transactions | 868,492 | 11,076,625 |
Increase (decrease) in net assets | (10,265,582) | (55,222,487) |
Net assets at beginning of period | 329,569,695 | 384,792,182 |
Net assets at end of period (including undistributed net investment income of $4,746,697 and $10,896,663, respectively) | $ 319,304,113 | $ 329,569,695 |
Other Information |
Class A Shares outstanding at beginning of period | 22,309,252 | 27,631,433 |
Shares sold | 1,636,471 | 1,635,527 |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | 1,082,423 | 932,855 |
Shares redeemed | (2,828,078) | (7,890,563) |
Net increase (decrease) in Portfolio shares | (109,184) | (5,322,181) |
Shares outstanding at end of period | 22,200,068 | 22,309,252 |
Class B Shares outstanding at beginning of period | 3,952,379 | 3,055,787 |
Shares sold | 189,292 | 1,876,522 |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | 176,819 | 109,781 |
Shares redeemed | (289,154) | (1,089,711) |
Net increase (decrease) in Portfolio shares | 76,957 | 896,592 |
Shares outstanding at end of period | 4,029,336 | 3,952,379 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Class A
Years Ended December 31, | 2005a | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001b | 2000c |
Selected Per Share Data |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 12.55 | $ 12.54 | $ 12.84 | $ 12.32 | $ 11.96 | $ 11.56 |
Income from investment operations: Net investment incomed | .27 | .44 | .31 | .62 | .61 | .75 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.05) | .03 | (.04) | .35 | .25 | .45 |
Total from investment operations | .22 | .47 | .27 | .97 | .86 | 1.20 |
Less distributions from: Net investment income | (.50) | (.35) | (.35) | (.45) | (.50) | (.80) |
Net realized gains on investment transactions | (.10) | (.11) | (.22) | — | — | — |
Total distributions | (.60) | (.46) | (.57) | (.45) | (.50) | (.80) |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 12.17 | $ 12.55 | $ 12.54 | $ 12.84 | $ 12.32 | $ 11.96 |
Total Return (%) | 1.82** | 3.75f | 2.26 | 8.05 | 7.48 | 10.93 |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data |
Net assets, end of period ($ millions) | 270 | 280 | 347 | 551 | 305 | 152 |
Ratio of expenses (%) | .62* | .61 | .61 | .59 | .60 | .61 |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) (%) | 4.48* | 3.59 | 2.50 | 4.96 | 5.06 | 6.60 |
Portfolio turnover rate (%) | 184e* | 226e | 511e | 534e | 334 | 173 |
a For the six months ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited).
b 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, gain/losses on 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 $.08, increase net realized and unrealized gains and losses per share by $.08 and decrease the ratio of net investment income to average net assets from 5.67% to 5.06%. Per share, ratios and supplemental data for periods prior to January 1, 2001 have not been restated to reflect this change in presentation.
c On June 18, 2001, the Portfolio implemented a 1 for 10 reverse stock split. Per share information, for the periods prior to December 31, 2001, has been restated to reflect the effect of the split. Shareholders received 1 share for every 10 shares owned and net asset value per share increased correspondingly.
d Based on average shares outstanding during the period.
e The portfolio turnover rate including mortgage dollar roll transactions was 358%, 391%, 536% and 651% for the periods ended June 30, 2005, December 31, 2004, December 31, 2003 and December 31, 2002, respectively.
f Reimbursement of $2,420 due to disposal of investments in violation of restrictions had no effect on total return.
* Annualized ** Not annualized
Class B
Years Ended December 31, | 2005a | 2004 | 2003 | 2002b |
Selected Per Share Data |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 12.52 | $ 12.51 | $ 12.82 | $ 12.36 |
Income from investment operations: Net investment incomec | .25 | .40 | .27 | .31 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.05) | .02 | (.04) | .15 |
Total from investment operations | .20 | .42 | .23 | .46 |
Less distributions from: Net investment income | (.45) | (.30) | (.32) | — |
Net realized gains on investment transactions | (.10) | (.11) | (.22) | — |
Total distributions | (.55) | (.41) | (.54) | — |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 12.17 | $ 12.52 | $ 12.51 | $ 12.82 |
Total Return (%) | 1.65** | 3.36e | 1.83 | 3.72** |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data |
Net assets, end of period ($ millions) | 49 | 49 | 38 | 3 |
Ratio of expenses (%) | 1.00* | 1.00 | .98 | .84* |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) (%) | 4.10* | 3.21 | 2.13 | 4.95* |
Portfolio turnover rate (%) | 184d* | 226d | 511d | 534d |
a For the six months ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited).
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 The portfolio turnover rate including mortgage dollar roll transactions was 358%, 391%, 536% and 651% for the periods ended June 30, 2005, December 31, 2004, December 31, 2003 and December 31, 2002, respectively.
e Reimbursement of $2,420 due to disposal of investments in violation of restrictions had no effect on total return.
* Annualized ** Not annualized
Information About Your Portfolio's Expenses |
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Scudder Growth & Income Strategy Portfolio
As an investor of the Portfolio, you incur two types of costs: ongoing expenses and transaction costs. Ongoing expenses include management fees, distribution and service (12b-1) fees and other Portfolio expenses. Examples of transaction costs include sales charges (loads), redemption fees and account maintenance fees, which are not shown in this section. The following tables are intended to help you understand your ongoing expenses (in dollars) of investing in the Portfolio and to help you compare these expenses with the ongoing expenses of investing in other mutual funds. In addition to the ongoing expenses which the Portfolio bears directly, the Portfolio's shareholders indirectly bear the expense of the Underlying Scudder Portfolios in which the Portfolio invests. The Portfolio's estimated indirect expense from investing in the Underlying Scudder Portfolios is based on its allocation of Underlying Scudder Portfolios. In the most recent six-month period, the Portfolio limited these expenses; had it not done so, expenses would have been higher. The tables are based on an investment of $1,000 made at the beginning of the six-month period ended June 30, 2005.
The tables illustrate your Portfolio's expenses in two ways:
Actual Portfolio Return. This helps you estimate the actual dollar amount of ongoing expenses (but not transaction costs) paid on a $1,000 investment in the Portfolio using the Portfolio's actual return during the period. To estimate the expenses you paid over the period, simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the "Expenses Paid per $1,000" line under the share class you hold.
Hypothetical 5% Portfolio Return. This helps you to compare your Portfolio's ongoing expenses (but not transaction costs) with those of other mutual funds using the Portfolio's actual expense ratio and a hypothetical rate of return of 5% per year before expenses. Examples using a 5% hypothetical Portfolio return may be found in the shareholder reports of other mutual funds. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period.
Please note that the expenses shown in these tables are meant to highlight your ongoing expenses only and do not reflect any transaction costs. The "Expenses Paid per $1,000" line of the tables is useful in comparing ongoing expenses only and will not help you determine the relative total expense of owning different funds. If these transaction costs had been included, your costs would have been higher.
Direct Portfolio Expenses and Value of a $1,000 Investment for the six months ended June 30, 2005 |
Actual Portfolio Return | Class B |
Beginning Account Value 1/1/05 | $ 1,000.00 |
Ending Account Value 6/30/05 | $ 1,007.10 |
Expenses Paid per $1,000* | $ 3.23 |
Hypothetical 5% Portfolio Return | Class B |
Beginning Account Value 1/1/05 | $ 1,000.00 |
Ending Account Value 6/30/05 | $ 1,021.57 |
Expenses Paid per $1,000* | $ 3.26 |
Direct Portfolio Expenses and Estimated Indirect Underlying Scudder Portfolio Expenses and Value of a $1,000 Investment for the six months ended June 30, 2005 |
Actual Portfolio Return | Class B |
Beginning Account Value 1/1/05 | $ 1,000.00 |
Ending Account Value 6/30/05 | $ 1,007.10 |
Expenses Paid per $1,000** | $ 6.67 |
Hypothetical 5% Portfolio Return | Class B |
Beginning Account Value 1/1/05 | $ 1,000.00 |
Ending Account Value 6/30/05 | $ 1,018.15 |
Expenses Paid per $1,000** | $ 6.71 |
* Expenses are equal to the Portfolio's annualized expense ratio for the share class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent six-month period, then divided by 365.
** Expenses are equal to the Portfolio's annualized expense ratio for each class plus the estimated indirect expense from investing in underlying portfolios in which the Portfolio invests, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent six-month period, then divided by 365.
Annualized Expense Ratio | Class B |
Direct Portfolio Expense Ratio | .65% |
Estimated Indirect Expenses of Underlying Scudder Portfolios | .69% |
Estimated Net Annual Portfolio and Underlying Scudder Portfolios Expenses | 1.34% |
For more information, please refer to the Portfolio's prospectus.
These tables do not 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.
Management Summary June 30, 2005 |
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For the six months ended June 30, 2005, Scudder Growth & Income Strategy Portfolio had a return of 0.71% (Class B shares, unadjusted for contract charges). Since this portfolio invests in underlying portfolios from a broad array of investment styles, performance is analyzed by comparing the portfolio's return with the returns of indices that represent major asset classes. The portfolio's return was above that of major equity indices but below that of bond indices. The portfolio's allocation between stocks and bonds remained close to its target of 60% equity and 40% fixed income over the period.
During the first six months of 2005, the US stock market exhibited considerable volatility as investors reacted to economic news that was somewhat contradictory. At the end of June, the S&P 500 Index was close to its level at the beginning of the year; the total return of the index for the six-month period was -0.81%. In the US markets, large-cap stocks performed better than small-cap stocks, and value stocks outperformed growth. International stocks were generally stronger than domestic issues.
Bonds delivered higher returns than stocks for the period: the return of the Lehman Brothers Aggregate Bond Index was 2.51%. High-yield bonds underperformed investment-grade issues in the early months of 2005, as concerns about the durability of economic growth drove a flight to quality. After a turbulent period in March and early April, the high-yield and emerging-market debt sectors rebounded.
Absolute returns were negatively affected by the portfolio's tactical asset allocation, as equities, which underperformed bonds, were overweighted. The underlying fixed income funds made a positive contribution to performance. Within fixed income, the portfolio was underweighted cash and overweighted bonds during most of the period. This positioning helped performance, as the Lehman Brothers Aggregate Bond Index outpaced treasury bills.
Arnim Holzer Inna Okounkova Robert Wang
Co-Managers
Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc.
All performance shown is historical, assumes reinvestment of all dividend and capital gain distributions, 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 than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Please visit scudder.com for the product's most recent month-end performance. 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.
Portfolio returns during the period reflect a fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement. Without this waiver/reimbursement, returns would have been lower.
Risk Considerations
Diversification does not eliminate risk. The underlying portfolios invest in individual bonds whose yields and market values fluctuate, so that your investment may be worth more or less than its original cost. In addition, the underlying portfolios are 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. Investing in foreign securities presents certain unique risks not associated with domestic investments, such as currency fluctuation, political and economic changes, and market risks. Derivatives may be more volatile and less liquid than traditional securities, and the portfolio could suffer losses on its derivative positions. Bond investments are subject to interest-rate risk such that when interest rates rise, the prices of the bonds, and thus the value of the bond fund, can decline and the investor can lose principal value. Please read this portfolio's prospectus for specific details regarding its 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.
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 reinvestment of all 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 June 30, 2005, and may not come to pass. This information is subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions.
Scudder Growth & Income Strategy Portfolio
Asset Allocation | 6/30/05 | 12/31/04 |
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Equity | 60% | 58% |
Fixed Income | 30% | 38% |
Cash Equivalents | 10% | 4% |
| 100% | 100% |
Asset allocation is subject to change.
For more complete details about the Portfolio's investment portfolio, see page 70. A quarterly Fact Sheet is available upon request. Information concerning portfolio holdings of the Portfolio as of month end will be posted to scudder.com on the 15th of the following month.
Following the Portfolio's fiscal first and third quarter-end, a complete portfolio holdings listing is filed with the SEC on Form N-Q. The form will be available on the SEC's Web site at www.sec.gov, and it also may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the SEC's Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling (800) SEC-0330.
Investment Portfolio June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) |
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| Shares
| Value ($) |
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Equity Funds 59.8% |
Scudder SVS I Capital Growth Portfolio "A" | 293,758 | 4,620,812 |
Scudder SVS I Global Discovery Portfolio "A" | 36,519 | 484,601 |
Scudder SVS I Growth & Income Portfolio "A" | 827,355 | 7,545,476 |
Scudder SVS I International Portfolio "A" | 236,022 | 2,199,729 |
Scudder SVS II Aggressive Growth Portfolio "A" | 142,527 | 1,476,577 |
Scudder SVS II Blue Chip Portfolio "A" | 853,211 | 11,663,397 |
Scudder SVS II Davis Venture Value Portfolio "A" | 65,402 | 754,744 |
Scudder SVS II Dreman High Return Equity Portfolio "A" | 329,022 | 4,188,455 |
Scudder SVS II Dreman Small Cap Value Portfolio "A" | 147,034 | 2,743,652 |
Scudder SVS II International Select Equity Portfolio "A" | 234,884 | 2,691,773 |
Scudder SVS II Janus Growth Opportunities Portfolio "A" | 785,236 | 6,062,024 |
Scudder SVS II Large Cap Value Portfolio "A" | 467,368 | 7,113,339 |
Scudder SVS II MFS Strategic Value Portfolio "A" | 181,712 | 2,026,089 |
Scudder SVS II Small Cap Growth Portfolio "A" | 181,174 | 2,304,537 |
Scudder SVS II Templeton Foreign Value Portfolio "A" | 55,257 | 571,911 |
Scudder VIT Real Estate Securities Portfolio "A" | 118,023 | 2,057,149 |
Total Equity Funds (Cost $57,058,508) | 58,504,265 |
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Fixed Income Funds 29.9% |
Scudder SVS II Fixed Income Portfolio "A" | 1,919,961 | 22,770,740 |
Scudder SVS II Government & Agency Securities Portfolio "A" | 372,967 | 4,539,006 |
Scudder SVS II High Income Portfolio "A" | 240,168 | 1,918,941 |
Total Fixed Income Funds (Cost $29,518,969) | 29,228,687 |
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Cash Equivalents 10.1% |
Scudder Cash Management QP Trust, 3.14% (b) (Cost $9,829,217) | 9,829,217 | 9,829,217 |
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Total Investment Portfolio (Cost $96,406,694) (a) | 99.8 | 97,562,169 |
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net | 0.2 | 201,949 |
Net Assets | 100.0 | 97,764,118 |
Notes to Scudder Growth & Income Strategy Portfolio of Investments |
(a) The cost for federal income tax purposes was $96,406,694. At June 30, 2005, net unrealized appreciation for all securities based on tax cost was $1,155,475. This consisted of aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all securities in which there was an excess of value over tax cost of $1,483,306 and aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all securities in which there was an excess of tax cost over value of $327,831.
(b) Scudder Cash Management QP Trust is managed by Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc. The rate shown is the annualized seven-day yield at period end.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Assets and Liabilities as of June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) |
Assets |
Investments: Investments in Underlying Affiliated Portfolios, at value (cost $86,577,477) | $ 87,732,952 |
Investment in Scudder Cash Management QP Trust (cost $9,829,217) | 9,829,217 |
Total investments in securities, at value (cost $96,406,694) | 97,562,169 |
Interest receivable | 18,879 |
Receivable for Portfolio shares sold | 230,122 |
Other assets | 144 |
Total assets | 97,811,314 |
Liabilities |
Accrued management fee | 979 |
Other accrued expenses and payables | 46,217 |
Total liabilities | 47,196 |
Net assets, at value | $ 97,764,118 |
Net Assets |
Net assets consist of: Undistributed net investment income | 1,107,068 |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | 1,155,475 |
Accumulated net realized gain (loss) | 344,336 |
Paid-in capital | 95,157,239 |
Net assets, at value | $ 97,764,118 |
Class B Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share ($97,764,118 ÷ 8,966,322 outstanding shares of beneficial interest, $.01 par value, unlimited number of shares authorized) | $ 10.90 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Operations for the six months ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) |
Investment Income |
Income: Income distributions from Underlying Affiliated Portfolios | 1,274,883 |
Interest — Scudder Cash Management QP Trust | 38,253 |
Total Income | 1,313,136 |
Expenses: Management fee | 47,673 |
Custodian and accounting fees | 44,423 |
Distribution service fees (Class B) | 79,454 |
Record keeping fees (Class B) | 33,810 |
Auditing | 8,858 |
Legal | 4,734 |
Trustees' fees and expenses | 562 |
Reports to shareholders | 1,413 |
Offering costs | 458 |
Other | 574 |
Total expenses | 221,959 |
Expense reductions | (15,891) |
Total expenses, after expense reductions | 206,068 |
Net investment income (loss) | 1,107,068 |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investment Transactions |
Net realized gain (loss) from investments | 19,805 |
Capital gain distributions from Underlying Affiliated Portfolios | 364,966 |
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Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period on investments | (301,003) |
Net gain (loss) on investment transactions | 83,768 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | $ 1,190,836 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) | Period Ended December 31, 2004a |
Operations: Net investment income (loss) | $ 1,107,068 | $ (42,492) |
Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions | 384,771 | 99,609 |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period on investment transactions | (301,003) | 1,456,478 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | 1,190,836 | 1,513,595 |
Distributions to shareholders: From net realized gains Class B | (98,563) | — |
Portfolio share transactions: Class B Proceeds from shares sold | 58,837,123 | 37,742,213 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 98,563 | — |
Cost of shares redeemed | (797,822) | (721,827) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Class B share transactions | 58,137,864 | 37,020,386 |
Increase (decrease) in net assets | 59,230,137 | 38,533,981 |
Net assets at beginning of period | 38,533,981 | — |
Net assets at end of period (including undistributed net investment income of $1,107,068 and $0, respectively) | $ 97,764,118 | $ 38,533,981 |
Other Information |
Class B Shares outstanding at beginning of period | 3,555,593 | — |
Shares sold | 5,475,499 | 3,624,260 |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | 9,229 | — |
Shares redeemed | (73,999) | (68,667) |
Net increase (decrease) in Portfolio shares | 5,410,729 | 3,555,593 |
Shares outstanding at end of period | 8,966,322 | 3,555,593 |
a For the period from August 16, 2004 (commencement of operations) to December 31, 2004.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Class B
| 2005a | 2004b |
Selected Per Share Data |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 10.84 | $ 10.00 |
Income (loss) from investment operations: Net investment income (loss)c | .18 | (.03) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.10) | .87 |
Total from investment operations | .08 | .84 |
Less distributions from: Net realized gains on investment transactions | (.02) | — |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 10.90 | $ 10.84 |
Total Return (%)d | .71** | 8.40** |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data |
Net assets, end of period ($ millions) | 98 | 39 |
Ratio of expenses before expense reductions (%)e | .70* | 1.53* |
Ratio of expenses after expense reductions (%)e | .65* | .75* |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) (%) | 3.48* | (.68)* |
Portfolio turnover rate (%) | 13* | 13* |
a For the six months ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited).
b For the period from August 16, 2004 (commencement of operations) to December 31, 2004.
c Based on average shares outstanding during the period.
d Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced.
e The Portfolio invests in other Scudder Portfolios and indirectly bears its proportionate share of fees and expenses incurred by the Underlying Scudder Portfolios in which the Portfolio is invested.
* Annualized
** Not annualized
Information About Your Portfolio's Expenses |
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Scudder Growth Strategy Portfolio
As an investor of the Portfolio, you incur two types of costs: ongoing expenses and transaction costs. Ongoing expenses include management fees, distribution and service (12b-1) fees and other Portfolio expenses. Examples of transaction costs include sales charges (loads), redemption fees and account maintenance fees, which are not shown in this section. The following tables are intended to help you understand your ongoing expenses (in dollars) of investing in the Portfolio and to help you compare these expenses with the ongoing expenses of investing in other mutual funds. In addition to the ongoing expenses which the Portfolio bears directly, the Portfolio's shareholders indirectly bear the expense of the Underlying Scudder Portfolios in which the Portfolio invests. The Portfolio's estimated indirect expense from investing in the Underlying Scudder Portfolios is based on its allocation of Underlying Scudder Portfolios. In the most recent six-month period, the Portfolio limited these expenses; had it not done so, expenses would have been higher. The tables are based on an investment of $1,000 made at the beginning of the six-month period ended June 30, 2005.
The tables illustrate your Portfolio's expenses in two ways:
Actual Portfolio Return. This helps you estimate the actual dollar amount of ongoing expenses (but not transaction costs) paid on a $1,000 investment in the Portfolio using the Portfolio's actual return during the period. To estimate the expenses you paid over the period, simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the "Expenses Paid per $1,000" line under the share class you hold.
Hypothetical 5% Portfolio Return. This helps you to compare your Portfolio's ongoing expenses (but not transaction costs) with those of other mutual funds using the Portfolio's actual expense ratio and a hypothetical rate of return of 5% per year before expenses. Examples using a 5% hypothetical Portfolio return may be found in the shareholder reports of other mutual funds. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period.
Please note that the expenses shown in these tables are meant to highlight your ongoing expenses only and do not reflect any transaction costs. The "Expenses Paid per $1,000" line of the tables is useful in comparing ongoing expenses only and will not help you determine the relative total expense of owning different funds. If these transaction costs had been included, your costs would have been higher.
Direct Portfolio Expenses and Value of a $1,000 Investment for the six months ended June 30, 2005 |
Actual Portfolio Return | Class B |
Beginning Account Value 1/1/05 | $ 1,000.00 |
Ending Account Value 6/30/05 | $ 1,003.80 |
Expenses Paid per $1,000* | $ 3.13 |
Hypothetical 5% Portfolio Return | Class B |
Beginning Account Value 1/1/05 | $ 1,000.00 |
Ending Account Value 6/30/05 | $ 1,021.67 |
Expenses Paid per $1,000* | $ 3.16 |
Direct Portfolio Expenses and Estimated Indirect Underlying Scudder Portfolio Expenses and Value of a $1,000 Investment for the six months ended June 30, 2005 |
Actual Portfolio Return | Class B |
Beginning Account Value 1/1/05 | $ 1,000.00 |
Ending Account Value 6/30/05 | $ 1,003.80 |
Expenses Paid per $1,000** | $ 6.76 |
Hypothetical 5% Portfolio Return | Class B |
Beginning Account Value 1/1/05 | $ 1,000.00 |
Ending Account Value 6/30/05 | $ 1,018.05 |
Expenses Paid per $1,000** | $ 6.80 |
* Expenses are equal to the Portfolio's annualized expense ratio for the share class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent six-month period, then divided by 365.
** Expenses are equal to the Portfolio's annualized expense ratio for each class plus the estimated indirect expense from investing in underlying portfolios in which the Portfolio invests, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent six-month period, then divided by 365.
Annualized Expense Ratio | Class B |
Direct Portfolio Expense Ratio | .63% |
Estimated Indirect Expenses of Underlying Scudder Portfolios | .73% |
Estimated Net Annual Portfolio and Underlying Scudder Portfolios Expenses | 1.36% |
For more information, please refer to the Portfolio's prospectus.
These tables do not 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.
Management Summary June 30, 2005 |
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Scudder Growth Strategy Portfolio
During the first six months of 2005, the US stock market exhibited considerable volatility as investors reacted to economic news that was somewhat contradictory. At the end of June, the S&P 500 Index was close to its level at the beginning of the year; the total return of the index for the six-month period was -0.81%. In the US markets, large-cap stocks performed better than small-cap stocks, and value stocks outperformed growth. International stocks were generally stronger than domestic issues.
Bonds delivered higher returns than stocks for the period: the return of the Lehman Brothers Aggregate Bond Index was 2.51%. High-yield bonds underperformed investment-grade issues in the early months of 2005, as concerns about the durability of economic growth drove a flight to quality. After a turbulent period in March and early April, the high-yield and emerging-market debt sectors rebounded.
For the six months ended June 30, 2005, Scudder Growth Strategy Portfolio had a return of 0.38% (Class B shares, unadjusted for contract charges). Since this portfolio invests in portfolios in six categories, performance is analyzed by comparing the portfolio's return with the returns of indices that represent each asset class. The portfolio's return was above that of its major equity benchmarks but below that of its bond benchmarks.
The portfolio's allocation between stocks and bonds remained close to its target of 75% equity and 25% fixed income over the period. Absolute returns were negatively affected by the portfolio's tactical asset allocation, as equities, which underperformed bonds, were overweighted. Within fixed income, the portfolio was overweighted bonds during most of the period. This positioning helped performance, as the Lehman Brothers Aggregate Bond Index outpaced treasury bills.
Arnim Holzer Inna Okounkova Robert Wang
Co-Managers
Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc.
All performance shown is historical, assumes reinvestment of all dividend and capital gain distributions, 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 than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Please visit scudder.com for the product's most recent month-end performance. 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.
Portfolio returns during the period reflect a fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement. Without this waiver/reimbursement, returns would have been lower.
Risk Considerations
Diversification does not eliminate risk. The underlying portfolios invest in individual equity and bond funds whose yields and market values fluctuate, so that your investment may be worth more or less than its original cost. In addition, the underlying portfolios are 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. Investing in foreign securities presents certain unique risks not associated with domestic investments, such as currency fluctuation, political and economic changes, and market risks. Derivatives may be more volatile and less liquid than traditional securities, and the portfolio could suffer losses on its derivative positions. Bond investments are subject to interest-rate risk such that when interest rates rise, the prices of the bonds, and thus the value of the bond fund, can decline and the investor can lose principal value. Please read this portfolio's prospectus for specific details regarding its risk profile.
The Standard & Poor's 500 (S&P 500) Index is an unmanaged 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 June 30, 2005, and may not come to pass. This information is subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions.
Scudder Growth Strategy Portfolio
Asset Allocation | 6/30/05 | 12/31/04 |
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Equity | 75% | 73% |
Fixed Income | 15% | 25% |
Cash Equivalents | 10% | 2% |
| 100% | 100% |
Asset allocation is subject to change.
For more complete details about the Portfolio's investment Portfolio see page 79. A quarterly Fact Sheet is available upon request. Information concerning portfolio holdings of the Portfolio as of month end will be posted to scudder.com on the 15th of the following month.
Following the Portfolio's fiscal first and third quarter-end, a complete portfolio holdings listing is filed with the SEC on Form N-Q. The form will be available on the SEC's Web site at www.sec.gov, and it also may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the SEC's Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling (800) SEC-0330.
Investment Portfolio June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) |
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Scudder Growth Strategy Portfolio
| Shares
| Value ($) |
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Equity Funds 74.7% |
Scudder SVS I Capital Growth Portfolio "A" | 407,503 | 6,410,026 |
Scudder SVS I Global Discovery Portfolio "A" | 38,334 | 508,687 |
Scudder SVS I Growth & Income Portfolio "A" | 1,095,170 | 9,987,952 |
Scudder SVS I International Portfolio "A" | 381,491 | 3,555,492 |
Scudder SVS II Aggressive Growth Portfolio "A" | 170,500 | 1,766,380 |
Scudder SVS II Blue Chip Portfolio "A" | 1,042,834 | 14,255,539 |
Scudder SVS II Davis Venture Value Portfolio "A" | 78,110 | 901,388 |
Scudder SVS II Dreman High Return Equity Portfolio "A" | 403,568 | 5,137,415 |
Scudder SVS II Dreman Small Cap Value Portfolio "A" | 185,770 | 3,466,470 |
Scudder SVS II International Select Equity Portfolio "A" | 330,027 | 3,782,112 |
Scudder SVS II Janus Growth Opportunities Portfolio "A" | 1,200,449 | 9,267,464 |
Scudder SVS II Large Cap Value Portfolio "A" | 598,906 | 9,115,346 |
Scudder SVS II MFS Strategic Value Portfolio "A" | 201,637 | 2,248,255 |
Scudder SVS II Small Cap Growth Portfolio "A" | 229,107 | 2,914,239 |
Scudder SVS II Templeton Foreign Value Portfolio "A" | 145,009 | 1,500,838 |
Scudder VIT Real Estate Securities Portfolio "A" | 144,977 | 2,526,953 |
Total Equity Funds (Cost $75,545,447) | 77,344,556 |
| Shares
| Value ($) |
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Fixed Income Funds 14.4% |
Scudder SVS II Fixed Income Portfolio "A" | 859,772 | 10,196,899 |
Scudder SVS II Government & Agency Securities Portfolio "A" | 299,035 | 3,639,259 |
Scudder SVS II High Income Portfolio "A" | 127,025 | 1,014,931 |
Total Fixed Income Funds (Cost $15,016,587) | 14,851,089 |
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Cash Equivalents 10.3% |
Scudder Cash Management QP Trust, 3.14% (b) (Cost $10,673,410) | 10,673,410 | 10,673,410 |
| % of Net Assets | Value ($) |
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Total Investment Portfolio (Cost $101,235,444) (a) | 99.4 | 102,869,055 |
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net | 0.6 | 616,269 |
Net Assets | 100.0 | 103,485,324 |
Notes to Scudder Growth Strategy Portfolio of Investments |
(a) The cost for federal income tax purposes was $101,235,444. At June 30, 2005, net unrealized appreciation for all securities based on tax cost was $1,633,611. This consisted of aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all securities in which there was an excess of value over tax cost of $1,841,129 and aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all securities in which there was an excess of tax cost over value of $207,518.
(b) Scudder Cash Management QP Trust is managed by Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc. The rate shown is the annualized seven-day yield at period end.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Assets and Liabilities as of June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) |
Assets |
Investments: Investments in Underlying Affiliated Portfolios, at value (cost $90,562,034) | $ 92,195,645 |
Investment in Scudder Cash Management QP Trust (cost $10,673,410) | 10,673,410 |
Total investments in securities, at value (cost $101,235,444) | 102,869,055 |
Interest receivable | 21,724 |
Receivable for Portfolio shares sold | 676,544 |
Other assets | 175 |
Total assets | 103,567,498 |
Liabilities |
Payable for Portfolio shares redeemed | 28,251 |
Accrued management fee | 8,616 |
Other accrued expenses and payables | 45,307 |
Total liabilities | 82,174 |
Net assets, at value | $ 103,485,324 |
Net Assets |
Net assets consist of: Undistributed net investment income | 966,272 |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | 1,633,611 |
Accumulated net realized gain (loss) | 357,371 |
Paid-in capital | 100,528,070 |
Net assets, at value | $ 103,485,324 |
Class B Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share ($103,485,324 ÷ 9,364,265 outstanding shares of beneficial interest, $.01 par value, unlimited number of shares authorized) | $ 11.05 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Operations for the six months ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) |
Investment Income |
Income: Income distributions from Underlying Affiliated Portfolios | $ 1,150,385 |
Interest — Scudder Cash Management QP Trust | 38,545 |
Total Income | 1,188,930 |
Expenses: Management fee | 53,006 |
Custodian and accounting fees | 44,345 |
Distribution service fees (Class B) | 88,344 |
Record keeping fees (Class B) | 37,954 |
Auditing | 8,884 |
Legal | 4,784 |
Trustees' fees and expenses | 581 |
Reports to shareholders | 1,355 |
Offering costs | 458 |
Other | 616 |
Total expenses, before expense reductions | 240,327 |
Expense reductions | (17,669) |
Total expenses, after expense reductions | 222,658 |
Net investment income (loss) | 966,272 |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investment Transactions |
Net realized gain (loss) from investments | 42,139 |
Capital gain distributions from Underlying Affiliated Portfolios | 366,736 |
| 408,875 |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period on investments | (443,424) |
Net gain (loss) on investment transactions | (34,549) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | $ 931,723 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) | Period Ended December 31, 2004a |
Operations: Net investment income (loss) | $ 966,272 | $ (51,234) |
Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions | 408,875 | 143,332 |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period on investment transactions | (443,424) | 2,077,035 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | 931,723 | 2,169,133 |
Distributions to shareholders from: Net realized gains Class B | (144,613) | — |
Portfolio share transactions: Class B Proceeds from shares sold | 56,724,765 | 45,093,561 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 144,613 | — |
Cost of shares redeemed | (1,167,495) | (266,363) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Class B share transactions | 55,701,883 | 44,827,198 |
Increase (decrease) in net assets | 56,488,993 | 46,996,331 |
Net assets at beginning of period | 46,996,331 | — |
Net assets at end of period (including undistributed net investment income of $966,272 at June 30, 2005) | $ 103,485,324 | $ 46,996,331 |
Other Information |
Class B Shares outstanding at beginning of period | 4,262,187 | — |
Shares sold | 5,196,179 | 4,287,740 |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | 13,340 | — |
Shares redeemed | (107,441) | (25,553) |
Net increase (decrease) in Portfolio shares | 5,102,078 | 4,262,187 |
Shares outstanding at end of period | 9,364,265 | 4,262,187 |
a For the period from August 16, 2004 (commencement of operations) to December 31, 2004.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Class B
| 2005a | 2004b |
Selected Per Share Data |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 11.03 | $ 10.00 |
Income (loss) from investment operations: Net investment income (loss)c | .15 | (.03) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.11) | 1.06 |
Total from investment operations | .04 | 1.03 |
Less distributions from: Net realized gains on investment transactions | (.02) | — |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 11.05 | $ 11.03 |
Total Return (%)d | .38** | 10.30** |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data |
Net assets, end of period ($ millions) | 103 | 47 |
Ratio of expenses before expense reductions (%)e | .68* | 1.38* |
Ratio of expenses after expense reductions (%)e | .63* | 0.75* |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) (%) | 2.73* | (0.69)* |
Portfolio turnover rate (%) | 23* | 15* |
a For the six months ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited).
b For the period from August 16, 2004 (commencement of operations) to December 31, 2004.
c Based on average shares outstanding during the period.
d Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced.
e The Portfolio invests in other Scudder Portfolios and indirectly bears its proportionate share of fees and expenses incurred by the Underlying Scudder Portfolios in which the Portfolio is invested.
* Annualized
** Not annualized
Information About Your Portfolio's Expenses |
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Scudder High Income Portfolio
As an investor of the Portfolio, you incur two types of costs: ongoing expenses and transaction costs. Ongoing expenses include management fees, distribution and service (12b-1) fees and other Portfolio expenses. Examples of transaction costs include sales charges (loads), redemption fees and account maintenance fees, which are not shown in this section. The following tables are intended to help you understand your ongoing expenses (in dollars) of investing in the Portfolio and to help you compare these expenses with the ongoing expenses of investing in other mutual funds. The tables are based on an investment of $1,000 made at the beginning of the six-month period ended June 30, 2005.
The tables illustrate your Portfolio's expenses in two ways:
Actual Portfolio Return. This helps you estimate the actual dollar amount of ongoing expenses (but not transaction costs) paid on a $1,000 investment in the Portfolio using the Portfolio's actual return during the period. To estimate the expenses you paid over the period, simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the "Expenses Paid per $1,000" line under the share class you hold.
Hypothetical 5% Portfolio Return. This helps you to compare your Portfolio's ongoing expenses (but not transaction costs) with those of other mutual funds using the Portfolio's actual expense ratio and a hypothetical rate of return of 5% per year before expenses. Examples using a 5% hypothetical Portfolio return may be found in the shareholder reports of other mutual funds. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period.
Please note that the expenses shown in these tables are meant to highlight your ongoing expenses only and do not reflect any transaction costs. The "Expenses Paid per $1,000" line of the tables is useful in comparing ongoing expenses only and will not help you determine the relative total expense of owning different funds. If these transaction costs had been included, your costs would have been higher.
Expenses and Value of a $1,000 Investment for the six months ended June 30, 2005 |
Actual Portfolio Return | Class A | Class B |
Beginning Account Value 1/1/05 | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,000.00 |
Ending Account Value 6/30/05 | $ 1,008.60 | $ 1,007.70 |
Expenses Paid per $1,000* | $ 3.39 | $ 5.28 |
Hypothetical 5% Portfolio Return | Class A | Class B |
Beginning Account Value 1/1/05 | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,000.00 |
Ending Account Value 6/30/05 | $ 1,021.42 | $ 1,019.54 |
Expenses Paid per $1,000* | $ 3.41 | $ 5.31 |
* Expenses are equal to the Portfolio's annualized expense ratio for each share class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent six-month period, then divided by 365.
Annualized Expense Ratios | Class A | Class B |
Scudder Variable Series II — Scudder High Income Portfolio | .68% | 1.06% |
For more information, please refer to the Portfolio's prospectus.
These tables do not 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.
Management Summary June 30, 2005 |
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Scudder High Income Portfolio
High-yield bonds provided a positive absolute return during the period. Despite concerns about rising interest rates and higher commodity prices, the solid underpinnings of the market remained in place. Helped by the continued strength in the US economy, high-yield companies generally maintained sound financial positions. Perhaps the best indications of solid fundamentals in the high-yield market were the continuation of low default rates and the ongoing improvement in the ratio of rating upgrades to downgrades. Although the high-yield market's yield spread over Treasuries widened from 3.46% at the end of 2004 to 4.06% on June 30, 2005, it remained considerably below the long-term historical average of approximately 5.71%.
The portfolio produced a total return of 0.86% (Class A shares, unadjusted for contract charges), compared with 0.77% for the CS First Boston High Yield Index. We remained focused on adding value through fundamental research rather than making broad predictions about sector performance or interest rates. Our overweight in the land transportation sub sector coupled with overweight positions in Dobson Communications Corp. and OAO Gazprom were positive contributors to return. An underweight in Collins & Aikman Floor Cover Products also benefited performance. An overweight position in Tembec Industries Inc. and an overweight in the building materials sub sector detracted from results. The high-yield market continues to exhibit sound fundamentals, and defaults are expected to remain low. But low default rates will not last forever, meaning that good security selection is paramount at this point in the cycle.
Andrew P. Cestone
Lead Manager
Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc.
All performance shown is historical, assumes reinvestment of all dividend and capital gain distributions, 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 than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Please visit scudder.com for the product's most recent month-end performance. 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
Investing in foreign securities presents certain unique risks not associated with domestic investments, such as currency fluctuation, political and economic changes and market risks. Additionally, the portfolio may invest in lower-quality and nonrated securities which present greater risk of loss of principal and interest than higher-quality securities. All of these factors may result in greater share price volatility. Bond investments are subject to interest-rate risk such that when interest rates rise, the prices of the bonds, and thus the value of the bond fund, can decline and the investor can lose principal value. Please read this portfolio's prospectus for specific details regarding its investments and risk profile.
The quality ratings represent the lower of Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's") or Standard & Poor's Corporation ("S&P") credit ratings. The ratings of Moody's and S&P represent their opinions as to the quality of the securities they rate. Ratings are relative and subjective and are not absolute standards of quality. The Fund's credit quality does not remove market risk.
The CS First Boston High Yield Index (CSFB) is an unmanaged index that is market-weighted, including publicly traded bonds having a rating below BBB by Standard & Poor's and Moody's.
Index returns assume reinvestment of all 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 June 30, 2005, and may not come to pass. This information is subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions.
Scudder High Income Portfolio
Asset Allocation (Excludes Securities Lending Collateral) | 6/30/05 | 12/31/04 |
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Corporate Bonds | 77% | 74% |
Foreign Bonds — US$ Denominated | 15% | 20% |
Cash Equivalents | 4% | 2% |
Foreign Bonds — Non US$ Denominated | 1% | 2% |
Asset Backed | 1% | 1% |
Convertible Bonds | 1% | 1% |
Stocks | 1% | — |
| 100% | 100% |
Corporate and Foreign Bond Diversification (Excludes Cash Equivalents and Securities Lending Collateral) | 6/30/05 | 12/31/04 |
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Consumer Discretionary | 23% | 24% |
Materials | 16% | 16% |
Industrials | 16% | 14% |
Telecommunication Services | 11% | 14% |
Financials | 10% | 9% |
Energy | 8% | 7% |
Utilities | 7% | 5% |
Consumer Staples | 3% | 4% |
Information Technology | 2% | 2% |
Health Care | 2% | 3% |
Sovereign Bonds | 2% | 2% |
| 100% | 100% |
Asset allocation and corporate and foreign bond diversification are subject to change.
For more complete details about the Portfolio's investment portfolio, see page 87. A quarterly Fact Sheet is available upon request. Information concerning portfolio holdings of the Portfolio as of month end will be posted to scudder.com on the 15th of the following month.
Following the Portfolio's fiscal first and third quarter-end, a complete portfolio holdings listing is filed with the SEC on Form N-Q. The form will be available on the SEC's Web site at www.sec.gov, and it also may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the SEC's Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling (800) SEC-0330.
Investment Portfolio June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) |
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Scudder High Income Portfolio
| Principal Amount ($)(f) | Value ($) |
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Corporate Bonds 75.9% |
Consumer Discretionary 18.3% |
155 East Tropicana LLC/Finance, 144A, 8.75%, 4/1/2012 (d) | 760,000 | 739,100 |
Adesa, Inc., 7.625%, 6/15/2012 | 355,000 | 360,325 |
AMC Entertainment, Inc., 8.0%, 3/1/2014 (d) | 1,815,000 | 1,610,812 |
AutoNation, Inc., 9.0%, 8/1/2008 | 585,000 | 639,113 |
Aztar Corp., 7.875%, 6/15/2014 (d) | 1,665,000 | 1,760,737 |
Bally Total Fitness Holdings Corp., 10.5%, 7/15/2011 (d) | 390,000 | 389,513 |
Cablevision Systems New York Group, Series B, 7.89%**, 4/1/2009 | 610,000 | 611,525 |
Caesars Entertainment, Inc.: | | |
8.875%, 9/15/2008 | 580,000 | 647,425 |
9.375%, 2/15/2007 | 400,000 | 430,000 |
Charter Communications Holdings LLC, Step-up Coupon 0% to 5/15/2006, 11.75% to 5/15/2011 | 1,210,000 | 801,625 |
9.625%, 11/15/2009 (d) | 1,980,000 | 1,480,050 |
10.25%, 9/15/2010 (d) | 3,700,000 | 3,741,625 |
Cooper-Standard Automotive, Inc., 8.375%, 12/15/2014 (d) | 1,245,000 | 983,550 |
CSC Holdings, Inc.: | | |
7.25%, 7/15/2008 | 425,000 | 426,062 |
7.875%, 12/15/2007 | 1,784,000 | 1,841,980 |
Dex Media East LLC/Financial, 12.125%, 11/15/2012 | 4,767,000 | 5,708,482 |
Dura Operating Corp.: | | |
Series B, 8.625%, 4/15/2012 (d) | 630,000 | 567,000 |
Series B, 9.0%, 5/1/2009 EUR | 180,000 | 150,301 |
EchoStar DBS Corp., 6.625%, 10/1/2014 | 305,000 | 301,188 |
Foot Locker, Inc., 8.5%, 1/15/2022 | 920,000 | 1,009,700 |
Ford Motor Co., 7.45%, 7/16/2031 | 185,000 | 154,441 |
General Motors Corp., 8.25%, 7/15/2023 (d) | 65,000 | 53,788 |
Gregg Appliances, Inc., 144A, 9.0%, 2/1/2013 | 650,000 | 609,375 |
Imperial Home Decor Group, Inc., Series B, 11.0%, 3/15/2008* | 1,050,000 | 0 |
Interep National Radio Sales, Inc., Series B, 10.0%, 7/1/2008 (d) | 860,000 | 714,875 |
ITT Corp., 7.375%, 11/15/2015 | 960,000 | 1,068,000 |
Jacobs Entertainment, Inc.: | | |
11.875%, 2/1/2009 | 2,375,000 | 2,562,031 |
144A, 11.875%, 2/1/2009 | 930,000 | 1,003,238 |
Levi Strauss & Co., 7.73%**, 4/1/2012 | 520,000 | 491,400 |
Liberty Media Corp.: | | |
7.875%, 7/15/2009 | 45,000 | 48,023 |
8.5%, 7/15/2029 | 45,000 | 45,464 |
Mediacom LLC, 9.5%, 1/15/2013 (d) | 1,340,000 | 1,336,650 |
MGM MIRAGE: | | |
8.375%, 2/1/2011 (d) | 2,265,000 | 2,468,850 |
9.75%, 6/1/2007 | 695,000 | 753,206 |
| Principal Amount ($)(f) | Value ($) |
| |
MTR Gaming Group, Inc., Series B, 9.75%, 4/1/2010 | 495,000 | 537,075 |
NCL Corp., 144A, 10.625%, 7/15/2014 | 1,105,000 | 1,163,013 |
Norcraft Holdings/Capital, Step-up Coupon, 0% to 9/1/2008, 9.75% to 9/1/2012 | 1,765,000 | 1,217,850 |
Paxson Communications Corp.: | | |
Step-up Coupon, 0% to 1/15/2006, 12.25% to 1/15/2009 (d) | 505,000 | 472,175 |
10.75%, 7/15/2008 (d) | 475,000 | 467,875 |
Petro Stopping Centers, 9.0%, 2/15/2012 | 1,756,000 | 1,764,780 |
Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc., 8.75%, 10/1/2013 (d) | 890,000 | 943,400 |
Premier Entertainment Biloxi LLC/Finance, 10.75%, 2/1/2012 | 1,458,000 | 1,414,260 |
PRIMEDIA, Inc.: | | |
8.638%**, 5/15/2010 | 1,700,000 | 1,776,500 |
8.875%, 5/15/2011 | 1,540,000 | 1,613,150 |
Renaissance Media Group LLC, 10.0%, 4/15/2008 | 955,000 | 945,450 |
Resorts International Hotel & Casino, Inc., 11.5%, 3/15/2009 | 1,790,000 | 2,038,362 |
Restaurant Co., 11.25%, 5/15/2008 | 1,427,408 | 1,427,408 |
Schuler Homes, Inc., 10.5%, 7/15/2011 (d) | 1,455,000 | 1,604,137 |
Simmons Bedding Co.: | | |
144A, Step-up Coupon, 0% to 12/15/2009, 10.0% to 12/15/2014 | 2,350,000 | 1,057,500 |
7.875%, 1/15/2014 (d) | 470,000 | 404,200 |
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc.: | | |
8.0%, 3/15/2012 | 1,400,000 | 1,435,000 |
8.75%, 12/15/2011 | 3,090,000 | 3,244,500 |
Sonic Automotive, Inc., Series B, 8.625%, 8/15/2013 | 695,000 | 701,950 |
Toys "R" Us, Inc., 7.375%, 10/15/2018 | 1,210,000 | 980,100 |
Trump Entertainment Resorts, Inc., 8.5%, 6/1/2015 (d) | 3,025,000 | 2,953,156 |
TRW Automotive, Inc.: | | |
11.0%, 2/15/2013 (d) | 2,010,000 | 2,311,500 |
11.75%, 2/15/2013 EUR | 380,000 | 535,733 |
United Auto Group, Inc., 9.625%, 3/15/2012 | 1,495,000 | 1,595,913 |
Wheeling Island Gaming, Inc., 10.125%, 12/15/2009 | 475,000 | 503,500 |
Williams Scotsman, Inc., 9.875%, 6/1/2007 | 2,500,000 | 2,512,500 |
Wynn Las Vegas LLC, 144A, 6.625%, 12/1/2014 | 1,120,000 | 1,089,200 |
XM Satellite Radio, Inc.: | | |
Step-up Coupon, 0% to 12/31/2005, 14.0% to 12/31/2009 | 1,886,934 | 1,948,259 |
12.0%, 6/15/2010 | 75,000 | 84,375 |
Young Broadcasting, Inc.: | | |
8.75%, 1/15/2014 (d) | 1,800,000 | 1,593,000 |
10.0%, 3/1/2011 | 420,000 | 399,000 |
| 76,244,275 |
| Principal Amount ($)(f) | Value ($) |
| |
Consumer Staples 2.7% |
Agrilink Foods, Inc., 11.875%, 11/1/2008 | 588,000 | 607,845 |
Alliance One International, Inc.: | | |
144A, 11.0%, 5/15/2012 | 1,405,000 | 1,447,150 |
144A, 12.75%, 11/15/2012 | 410,000 | 389,500 |
Del Laboratories, Inc., 144A, 8.0%, 2/1/2012 | 575,000 | 494,500 |
Duane Reade, Inc., 9.75%, 8/1/2011 | 635,000 | 517,525 |
GNC Corp.: | | |
8.5%, 12/1/2010 | 515,000 | 412,000 |
144A, 8.625%, 1/15/2011 | 115,000 | 106,375 |
National Beef Packing Co., 10.5%, 8/1/2011 (d) | 400,000 | 381,000 |
North Atlantic Trading Co., 9.25%, 3/1/2012 | 2,405,000 | 1,815,775 |
Pinnacle Foods Holding Corp., 8.25%, 12/1/2013 (d) | 755,000 | 675,725 |
Rite Aid Corp., 11.25%, 7/1/2008 | 1,695,000 | 1,790,344 |
Swift & Co.: | | |
10.125%, 10/1/2009 | 1,080,000 | 1,177,200 |
12.5%, 1/1/2010 | 265,000 | 295,806 |
Viskase Co., Inc., 11.5%, 6/15/2011 | 1,120,000 | 1,209,600 |
| 11,320,345 |
Energy 4.8% |
Belden & Blake Corp., 8.75%, 7/15/2012 | 1,220,000 | 1,195,600 |
Chesapeake Energy Corp., 6.875%, 1/15/2016 | 185,000 | 192,863 |
CITGO Petroleum Corp., 6.0%, 10/15/2011 | 1,555,000 | 1,551,112 |
Dynegy Holdings, Inc.: | | |
6.875%, 4/1/2011 (d) | 390,000 | 385,125 |
7.125%, 5/15/2018 | 1,075,000 | 1,023,937 |
7.625%, 10/15/2026 (d) | 705,000 | 671,513 |
8.75%, 2/15/2012 (d) | 185,000 | 201,650 |
144A, 9.875%, 7/15/2010 | 1,680,000 | 1,856,400 |
El Paso Production Holding Corp., 7.75%, 6/1/2013 (d) | 1,095,000 | 1,168,912 |
Key Energy Services, Inc., 6.375%, 5/1/2013 | 400,000 | 402,000 |
Newpark Resources, Inc., Series B, 8.625%, 12/15/2007 | 1,625,000 | 1,608,750 |
NGC Corp. Capital Trust I, Series B, 8.316%, 6/1/2027 | 1,400,000 | 1,225,000 |
Sonat, Inc., 7.0%, 2/1/2018 | 655,000 | 610,788 |
Southern Natural Gas, 8.875%, 3/15/2010 (d) | 1,260,000 | 1,382,129 |
Stone Energy Corp.: | | |
6.75%, 12/15/2014 | 815,000 | 792,588 |
8.25%, 12/15/2011 | 1,935,000 | 2,026,912 |
Whiting Petroleum Corp.: | | |
7.25%, 5/1/2012 | 80,000 | 82,000 |
7.25%, 5/1/2013 (d) | 130,000 | 132,600 |
Williams Companies, Inc.: | | |
8.125%, 3/15/2012 (d) | 2,305,000 | 2,616,175 |
8.75%, 3/15/2032 | 735,000 | 882,919 |
| 20,008,973 |
| Principal Amount ($)(f) | Value ($) |
| |
Financials 8.3% |
AAC Group Holding Corp., 144A, Step-up Coupon, 0% to 10/1/2008, 10.25% to 10/1/2012 | 405,000 | 273,375 |
Affinia Group, Inc., 144A, 9.0%, 11/30/2014 | 1,625,000 | 1,365,000 |
Alamosa Delaware, Inc., Step-up Coupon, 0% to 7/31/2005, 12.0% to 7/31/2009 | 668,000 | 736,470 |
Alliance Mortgage Cycle Loan, 12.25%, 6/4/2010 | 750,000 | 750,000 |
AmeriCredit Corp., 9.25%, 5/1/2009 | 2,970,000 | 3,163,050 |
Atlantic Mutual Insurance Co., 144A, 8.15%, 2/15/2028 | 605,000 | 399,661 |
BF Saul Real Estate Investment Trust, (REIT) 7.5%, 3/1/2014 | 515,000 | 533,025 |
E*TRADE Financial Corp., 8.0%, 6/15/2011 | 1,175,000 | 1,236,688 |
FINOVA Group, Inc., 7.5%, 11/15/2009 | 3,330,600 | 1,482,117 |
Ford Motor Credit Co., 7.25%, 10/25/2011 | 1,945,000 | 1,871,611 |
FRD Acquisition Co., Series B, 12.5%, 7/15/2004* | 210,000 | 0 |
General Motors Acceptance Corp.: | | |
4.13%**, 3/20/2007 | 1,690,000 | 1,639,023 |
6.125%, 8/28/2007 | 400,000 | 395,887 |
6.75%, 12/1/2014 (d) | 700,000 | 626,272 |
6.875%, 9/15/2011 | 205,000 | 189,233 |
8.0%, 11/1/2031 | 6,925,000 | 6,179,475 |
H&E Equipment/Finance, 11.125%, 6/15/2012 | 1,140,000 | 1,256,850 |
Neff Rental/Neff Finance Corp., 144A, 11.25%, 6/15/2012 | 405,000 | 405,000 |
Poster Financial Group, Inc., 8.75%, 12/1/2011 (d) | 1,220,000 | 1,241,350 |
PXRE Capital Trust I, 8.85%, 2/1/2027 | 1,185,000 | 1,228,753 |
Qwest Capital Funding, Inc., 6.5%, 11/15/2018 | 455,000 | 373,100 |
R.H. Donnelly Finance Corp., 10.875%, 12/15/2012 | 890,000 | 1,034,625 |
Radnor Holdings Corp., 11.0%, 3/15/2010 (d) | 1,850,000 | 1,262,625 |
Rafaella Apparel Group, Inc., 144A, 11.25%, 6/15/2011 | 490,000 | 471,625 |
RC Royalty Subordinated LLC, 7.0%, 1/1/2018 | 1,075,000 | 881,500 |
TIG Capital Holdings Trust, 144A, 8.597%, 1/15/2027 | 1,470,000 | 1,190,700 |
Triad Acquisition, 144A, 11.125%, 5/1/2013 | 740,000 | 749,250 |
UGS Corp., 10.0%, 6/1/2012 | 1,490,000 | 1,653,900 |
Universal City Development, 11.75%, 4/1/2010 | 1,980,000 | 2,272,050 |
| 34,862,215 |
Health Care 1.8% |
Cinacalcet Royalty Subordinated LLC, 8.0%, 3/30/2017 | 795,000 | 802,950 |
Encore Medical Corp., 9.75%, 10/1/2012 | 425,000 | 412,250 |
Hanger Orthopedic Group, Inc., 10.375%, 2/15/2009 (d) | 590,000 | 544,275 |
HEALTHSOUTH Corp., 10.75%, 10/1/2008 | 1,540,000 | 1,601,600 |
| Principal Amount ($)(f) | Value ($) |
| |
InSight Health Services Corp., Series B, 9.875%, 11/1/2011 | 1,122,000 | 875,160 |
Tenet Healthcare Corp., 144A, 9.25%, 2/1/2015 | 3,325,000 | 3,449,687 |
| 7,685,922 |
Industrials 12.1% |
Aavid Thermal Technologies, Inc., 12.75%, 2/1/2007 | 2,353,000 | 2,491,239 |
Allied Security Escrow Corp., 11.375%, 7/15/2011 | 1,455,000 | 1,418,625 |
Allied Waste North America, Inc.: | | |
Series B, 5.75%, 2/15/2011 | 2,615,000 | 2,445,025 |
Series B, 9.25%, 9/1/2012 (d) | 1,510,000 | 1,630,800 |
American Color Graphics, 10.0%, 6/15/2010 | 1,210,000 | 871,200 |
Avondale Mills, Inc., 144A, 10.093%**, 7/1/2012 | 1,090,000 | 1,024,600 |
Bear Creek Corp., 144A, 8.33%**, 3/1/2012 | 565,000 | 548,050 |
Beazer Homes USA, Inc.: | | |
8.375%, 4/15/2012 | 860,000 | 922,350 |
8.625%, 5/15/2011 | 575,000 | 609,500 |
Browning-Ferris Industries: | | |
7.4%, 9/15/2035 | 1,845,000 | 1,586,700 |
9.25%, 5/1/2021 | 430,000 | 435,375 |
Cenveo Corp., 7.875%, 12/1/2013 (d) | 1,302,000 | 1,236,900 |
Collins & Aikman Floor Cover, Series B, 9.75%, 2/15/2010 | 2,160,000 | 2,235,600 |
Columbus McKinnon Corp., 10.0%, 8/1/2010 | 810,000 | 878,850 |
Compression Polymers Corp.: | | |
144A, 10.46%**, 7/1/2012 | 445,000 | 445,000 |
144A, 10.5%, 7/1/2013 | 880,000 | 880,000 |
Congoleum Corp., 8.625%, 8/1/2008* | 850,000 | 830,875 |
Cornell Companies, Inc., 10.75%, 7/1/2012 | 1,255,000 | 1,302,063 |
Dana Corp., 7.0%, 3/1/2029 | 1,408,000 | 1,230,036 |
Erico International Corp., 8.875%, 3/1/2012 | 475,000 | 482,125 |
Goodman Global Holding Co., Inc., 144A, 7.875%, 12/15/2012 (d) | 1,000,000 | 925,000 |
HydroChem Industrial Services, Inc., 144A, 9.25%, 2/15/2013 | 205,000 | 189,625 |
ISP Chemco, Inc., Series B, 10.25%, 7/1/2011 | 2,425,000 | 2,643,250 |
K. Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., 8.875%, 4/1/2012 | 1,250,000 | 1,353,125 |
Kansas City Southern: | | |
7.5%, 6/15/2009 | 405,000 | 418,162 |
9.5%, 10/1/2008 | 2,745,000 | 2,992,050 |
Kinetek, Inc., Series D, 10.75%, 11/15/2006 | 2,040,000 | 1,856,400 |
Laidlaw International, Inc., 10.75%, 6/15/2011 | 1,320,000 | 1,546,618 |
Metaldyne Corp., 144A, 10.0%, 11/1/2013 (d) | 1,250,000 | 1,025,000 |
Millennium America, Inc., 9.25%, 6/15/2008 | 2,300,000 | 2,489,750 |
NTK Holdings, Inc., 144A, Step-up Coupon, 0% to 9/1/2009, 10.75% to 3/1/2014 (d) | 1,035,000 | 486,450 |
Rainbow National Services LLC, 144A, 10.375%, 9/1/2014 | 1,100,000 | 1,265,000 |
| Principal Amount ($)(f) | Value ($) |
| |
Remington Arms Co., Inc., 10.5%, 2/1/2011 (d) | 600,000 | 567,000 |
Sea Containers Ltd., Series B, 10.75%, 10/15/2006 | 210,000 | 212,100 |
Securus Technologies, Inc., 144A, 11.0%, 9/1/2011 | 865,000 | 730,925 |
Ship Finance International Ltd., 8.5%, 12/15/2013 | 2,030,000 | 1,931,037 |
Technical Olympic USA, Inc.: | | |
7.5%, 3/15/2011 | 625,000 | 581,250 |
10.375%, 7/1/2012 | 2,160,000 | 2,257,200 |
The Brickman Group Ltd., Series B, 11.75%, 12/15/2009 | 870,000 | 985,275 |
United Rentals North America, Inc., 7.0%, 2/15/2014 (d) | 1,910,000 | 1,819,275 |
Xerox Capital Trust I, 8.0%, 2/1/2027 | 650,000 | 672,750 |
| 50,452,155 |
Information Technology 2.3% |
Activant Solutions, Inc.: | | |
144A, 8.904%**, 4/1/2010 | 150,000 | 155,250 |
10.5%, 6/15/2011 | 1,070,000 | 1,160,950 |
Eschelon Operating Co.: | | |
8.375%, 3/15/2010 | 255,000 | 221,850 |
8.375%, 3/15/2010 (d) | 355,000 | 308,850 |
Lucent Technologies, Inc.: | | |
6.45%, 3/15/2029 | 2,370,000 | 2,121,150 |
7.25%, 7/15/2006 (d) | 205,000 | 209,612 |
Sanmina-SCI Corp.: | | |
144A, 6.75%, 3/1/2013 (d) | 3,070,000 | 2,931,850 |
10.375%, 1/15/2010 | 1,813,000 | 2,012,430 |
Viasystems, Inc., 10.5%, 1/15/2011 | 435,000 | 400,200 |
| 9,522,142 |
Materials 11.5% |
Aqua Chemical, Inc., 11.25%, 7/1/2008 | 525,000 | 441,000 |
ARCO Chemical Co., 9.8%, 2/1/2020 | 4,385,000 | 4,911,200 |
Associated Materials, Inc., Step-up Coupon, 0% to 3/1/2009, 11.25% to 3/1/2014 | 3,000,000 | 1,905,000 |
Caraustar Industries, Inc., 9.875%, 4/1/2011 (d) | 2,705,000 | 2,725,287 |
Constar International, Inc.: | | |
144A, 6.643%**, 2/15/2012 | 535,000 | 510,925 |
11.0%, 12/1/2012 (d) | 150,000 | 119,250 |
Dayton Superior Corp.: | | |
10.75%, 9/15/2008 | 925,000 | 962,000 |
13.0%, 6/15/2009 (d) | 1,955,000 | 1,720,400 |
Edgen Acquisition Corp., 144A, 9.875%, 2/1/2011 | 635,000 | 615,950 |
GEO Specialty Chemicals, Inc., 11.62%, 12/31/2009 | 1,029,000 | 1,090,740 |
Georgia-Pacific Corp.: | | |
8.0%, 1/15/2024 | 2,335,000 | 2,685,250 |
9.375%, 2/1/2013 | 1,750,000 | 1,979,687 |
Hercules, Inc., 6.75%, 10/15/2029 | 955,000 | 926,350 |
Huntsman Advanced Materials LLC, 11.0%, 7/15/2010 | 1,525,000 | 1,723,250 |
Huntsman International LLC, 10.125%, 7/1/2009 EUR | 740,000 | 929,092 |
Huntsman LLC, 11.625%, 10/15/2010 (d) | 2,102,000 | 2,461,968 |
| Principal Amount ($)(f) | Value ($) |
| |
IMC Global, Inc.: | | |
7.375%, 8/1/2018 | 425,000 | 425,000 |
10.875%, 8/1/2013 | 1,320,000 | 1,547,700 |
Intermet Corp., 9.75%, 6/15/2009* (d) | 180,000 | 77,850 |
MMI Products, Inc., Series B, 11.25%, 4/15/2007 | 1,260,000 | 1,244,250 |
Neenah Foundry Co.: | | |
144A, 11.0%, 9/30/2010 | 2,227,000 | 2,416,295 |
144A, 13.0%, 9/30/2013 | 1,102,460 | 1,091,435 |
NewPage Corp., 144A, 9.46%**, 5/1/2012 (d) | 1,025,000 | 1,027,563 |
Omnova Solutions, Inc., 11.25%, 6/1/2010 | 2,280,000 | 2,394,000 |
Oregon Steel Mills, Inc., 10.0%, 7/15/2009 | 635,000 | 684,213 |
Oxford Automotive, Inc., 144A, 12.0%, 10/15/2010* (d) | 2,091,513 | 1,045,757 |
Portola Packaging, Inc., 8.25%, 2/1/2012 (d) | 1,675,000 | 1,139,000 |
Rockwood Specialties Group, Inc.: | | |
144A, 7.625%, 11/15/2014 EUR | 860,000 | 1,051,136 |
10.625%, 5/15/2011 | 145,000 | 162,038 |
Sheffield Steel Corp., 11.375%, 8/15/2011 | 627,000 | 608,190 |
Texas Industries, Inc., 10.25%, 6/15/2011 | 1,860,000 | 2,155,275 |
TriMas Corp., 9.875%, 6/15/2012 | 2,791,000 | 2,344,440 |
UAP Holding Corp., Step-up Coupon, 0% to 1/15/2008, 10.75% to 7/15/2012 (d) | 1,135,000 | 930,700 |
United States Steel Corp., 9.75%, 5/15/2010 | 1,694,000 | 1,829,520 |
| 47,881,711 |
Telecommunication Services 7.3% |
AirGate PCS, Inc., 6.891%**, 10/15/2011 | 505,000 | 516,363 |
American Cellular Corp., Series B, 10.0%, 8/1/2011 (d) | 1,440,000 | 1,461,600 |
AT&T Corp.: | | |
9.05%, 11/15/2011 | 1,430,000 | 1,648,075 |
9.75%, 11/15/2031 | 1,590,000 | 2,068,987 |
Cincinnati Bell, Inc.: | | |
7.25%, 7/15/2013 (d) | 460,000 | 483,000 |
8.375%, 1/15/2014 (d) | 3,825,000 | 3,920,625 |
Dobson Communications Corp., 8.875%, 10/1/2013 | 725,000 | 663,375 |
Insight Midwest LP, 9.75%, 10/1/2009 | 615,000 | 637,294 |
LCI International, Inc., 7.25%, 6/15/2007 | 1,640,000 | 1,590,800 |
Level 3 Financing, Inc., 144A, 10.75%, 10/15/2011 (d) | 280,000 | 235,900 |
MCI, Inc., 8.735%, 5/1/2014 | 2,060,000 | 2,309,775 |
Nextel Communications, Inc.: | | |
5.95%, 3/15/2014 | 1,410,000 | 1,464,637 |
7.375%, 8/1/2015 | 3,765,000 | 4,066,200 |
Nextel Partners, Inc., 8.125%, 7/1/2011 | 885,000 | 960,225 |
Northern Telecom Capital, 7.875%, 6/15/2026 | 235,000 | 235,000 |
| Principal Amount ($)(f) | Value ($) |
| |
Qwest Corp.: | | |
144A, 6.671%**, 6/15/2013 | 575,000 | 588,656 |
7.25%, 9/15/2025 | 1,470,000 | 1,374,450 |
Qwest Services Corp.: | | |
13.5%, 12/15/2010 | 3,085,000 | 3,563,175 |
14.0%, 12/15/2014 | 480,000 | 582,000 |
Rural Cellular Corp., 9.875%, 2/1/2010 | 100,000 | 103,250 |
SBA Telecom, Inc., Step-up Coupon, 0% to 12/15/2007, 9.75% to 12/15/2011 | 317,000 | 291,640 |
Triton PCS, Inc., 8.5%, 6/1/2013 (d) | 335,000 | 309,038 |
Ubiquitel Operating Co., 9.875%, 3/1/2011 | 410,000 | 449,975 |
US Unwired, Inc., Series B, 10.0%, 6/15/2012 | 750,000 | 834,375 |
Western Wireless Corp., 9.25%, 7/15/2013 | 200,000 | 227,750 |
| 30,586,165 |
Utilities 6.8% |
AES Corp., 144A, 8.75%, 5/15/2013 | 2,255,000 | 2,519,962 |
Allegheny Energy Supply Co. LLC: | | |
144A, 8.25%, 4/15/2012 (d) | 3,010,000 | 3,371,200 |
Series A, 144A, 10.25%, 11/15/2007 | 1,265,000 | 1,391,500 |
Series B, 144A, 13.0%, 11/15/2007 | 455,000 | 502,206 |
Calpine Corp.: | | |
7.625%, 4/15/2006 | 405,000 | 379,688 |
144A, 8.5%, 7/15/2010 (d) | 1,745,000 | 1,343,650 |
CMS Energy Corp.: | | |
8.5%, 4/15/2011 (d) | 1,515,000 | 1,689,225 |
9.875%, 10/15/2007 | 2,295,000 | 2,501,550 |
DPL, Inc., 6.875%, 9/1/2011 | 1,170,000 | 1,263,600 |
Mission Energy Holding Co., 13.5%, 7/15/2008 | 3,960,000 | 4,702,500 |
NorthWestern Corp., 144A, 5.875%, 11/1/2014 | 345,000 | 353,625 |
NRG Energy, Inc., 144A, 8.0%, 12/15/2013 | 3,245,000 | 3,423,475 |
PSE&G Energy Holdings LLC: | | |
8.5%, 6/15/2011 | 1,340,000 | 1,460,600 |
10.0%, 10/1/2009 | 2,350,000 | 2,637,875 |
Tenaska Alabama Partners LP, 144A, 7.0%, 6/30/2021 | 750,000 | 759,375 |
| 28,300,031 |
Total Corporate Bonds (Cost $322,420,841) | 316,863,934 |
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Asset Backed 0.6% |
Golden Tree High Yield Opportunities LP, "D1", Series 1, 13.054%, 10/31/2007 (Cost $2,500,000) | 2,500,000 | 2,618,500 |
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Foreign Bonds — US$ Denominated 14.9% |
Consumer Discretionary 2.3% |
Jafra Cosmetics International, Inc., 10.75%, 5/15/2011 | 2,060,000 | 2,307,200 |
Kabel Deutschland GmbH, 144A, 10.625%, 7/1/2014 | 1,490,000 | 1,616,650 |
| Principal Amount ($)(f) | Value ($) |
| |
Shaw Communications, Inc., 8.25%, 4/11/2010 | 2,495,000 | 2,769,450 |
Telenet Group Holding NV, 144A, Step-up Coupon, 0% to 12/15/2008, 11.5% to 6/15/2014 | 2,020,000 | 1,570,550 |
Vitro Envases Norteamerica SA, 144A, 10.75%, 7/23/2011 | 170,000 | 164,900 |
Vitro SA de CV, Series A, 144A, 11.75%, 11/1/2013 (d) | 1,470,000 | 1,227,450 |
| 9,656,200 |
Consumer Staples 0.4% |
Burns Philp Capital Property Ltd., 10.75%, 2/15/2011 | 1,210,000 | 1,334,025 |
Grupo Cosan SA, 144A, 9.0%, 11/1/2009 | 375,000 | 388,125 |
| 1,722,150 |
Energy 2.4% |
Luscar Coal Ltd., 9.75%, 10/15/2011 | 1,480,000 | 1,628,000 |
OAO Gazprom, 144A, 9.625%, 3/1/2013 | 1,965,000 | 2,409,581 |
Petroleum Geo-Services ASA, 10.0%, 11/5/2010 | 4,620,066 | 5,174,474 |
Secunda International Ltd., 11.141%**, 9/1/2012 | 893,000 | 870,675 |
| 10,082,730 |
Financials 0.6% |
Conproca SA de CV, 12.0%, 6/16/2010 | 600,000 | 741,000 |
Eircom Funding, 8.25%, 8/15/2013 | 1,045,000 | 1,133,825 |
New ASAT (Finance) Ltd., 9.25%, 2/1/2011 | 566,000 | 472,610 |
| 2,347,435 |
Health Care 0.3% |
Biovail Corp., 7.875%, 4/1/2010 (d) | 1,330,000 | 1,359,925 |
Industrials 2.3% |
CP Ships Ltd., 10.375%, 7/15/2012 | 1,435,000 | 1,607,200 |
Grupo Transportacion Ferroviaria Mexicana SA de CV: | | |
144A, 9.375%, 5/1/2012 | 1,260,000 | 1,310,400 |
10.25%, 6/15/2007 (d) | 2,815,000 | 3,012,050 |
12.5%, 6/15/2012 | 836,000 | 978,120 |
J. Ray McDermott SA, 144A, 11.5%, 12/15/2013 | 1,070,000 | 1,198,400 |
LeGrand SA, 8.5%, 2/15/2025 | 750,000 | 907,500 |
Stena AB, 9.625%, 12/1/2012 | 595,000 | 648,550 |
Supercanal Holding SA, 11.5%, 5/15/2005* | 100,000 | 15,000 |
| 9,677,220 |
Materials 3.1% |
Alrosa Finance SA, 144A, 8.875%, 11/17/2014 | 530,000 | 598,900 |
Cascades, Inc.: | | |
7.25%, 2/15/2013 | 1,430,000 | 1,397,825 |
144A, 7.25%, 2/15/2013 | 95,000 | 92,862 |
Crown Euro Holdings SA, 10.875%, 3/1/2013 | 685,000 | 804,875 |
ISPAT Inland ULC, 9.75%, 4/1/2014 | 1,460,000 | 1,700,900 |
Rhodia SA, 8.875%, 6/1/2011 (d) | 2,970,000 | 2,858,625 |
| Principal Amount ($)(f) | Value ($) |
| |
Sino-Forest Corp., 144A, 9.125%, 8/17/2011 | 35,000 | 38,238 |
Tembec Industries, Inc.: | | |
8.5%, 2/1/2011 (d) | 4,780,000 | 3,692,550 |
8.625%, 6/30/2009 (d) | 2,320,000 | 1,890,800 |
| 13,075,575 |
Sovereign Bonds 0.8% |
Dominican Republic, 144A, 9.04%, 1/23/2018 | 200,000 | 208,500 |
Federative Republic of Brazil, 8.875%, 10/14/2019 | 770,000 | 816,200 |
Republic of Argentina, 8.28%, 12/31/2033 (d) | 2,322,297 | 2,136,513 |
Republic of Venezuela, 10.75%, 9/19/2013 (d) | 25,000 | 29,263 |
| 3,190,476 |
Telecommunication Services 2.7% |
Alestra SA de RL de CV, 8.0%, 6/30/2010 | 405,000 | 364,500 |
Axtel SA, 11.0%, 12/15/2013 | 695,000 | 757,550 |
Embratel, Series B, 11.0%, 12/15/2008 (d) | 676,000 | 768,950 |
Global Crossing UK Finance, 144A, 10.75%, 12/15/2014 | 1,005,000 | 912,037 |
Grupo Iusacell SA de CV, Series B, 10.0%, 7/15/2004* | 240,000 | 182,400 |
Intelsat Bermuda Ltd., 144A, 7.805%**, 1/15/2012 | 645,000 | 656,288 |
Millicom International Cellular SA, 10.0%, 12/1/2013 | 1,900,000 | 1,890,500 |
Mobifon Holdings BV, 12.5%, 7/31/2010 | 1,900,000 | 2,303,750 |
Mobile Telesystems Financial, 144A, 8.375%, 10/14/2010 | 185,000 | 191,938 |
Nortel Networks Corp., 6.875%, 9/1/2023 | 430,000 | 402,050 |
Nortel Networks Ltd., 6.125%, 2/15/2006 (d) | 2,585,000 | 2,601,156 |
| 11,031,119 |
Total Foreign Bonds — US$ Denominated (Cost $62,176,709) | 62,142,830 |
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Foreign Bonds — Non US$ Denominated 1.5% |
Consumer Discretionary 0.4% |
IESY Repository GMBH, 144A, 8.75%, 2/15/2015 EUR | 710,000 | 803,358 |
Victoria Acquisition III BV, 144A, 7.875%, 10/1/2014 EUR | 795,000 | 875,483 |
| 1,678,841 |
Industrials 0.2% |
Grohe Holdings GmbH, 144A, 8.625%, 10/1/2014 EUR | 815,000 | 914,768 |
Sovereign Bonds 0.9% |
Mexican Bonds, Series MI-10, 8.0%, 12/19/2013 MXN | 13,560,500 | 1,162,711 |
Republic of Argentina, 7.82%, 12/31/2033 EUR | 2,316,897 | 2,505,188 |
| 3,667,899 |
Total Foreign Bonds — Non US$ Denominated (Cost $6,423,551) | 6,261,508 |
| Principal Amount ($)(f) | Value ($) |
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Convertible Bonds 0.6% |
DIMON, Inc., 6.25%, 3/31/2007 | 1,600,000 | 1,600,000 |
HIH Capital Ltd.: | | |
144A, Series DOM, 7.5%, 9/25/2006 | 665,000 | 658,350 |
144A, Series EURO, 7.5%, 9/25/2006 | 110,000 | 108,900 |
Total Convertible Bonds (Cost $2,264,412) | 2,367,250 |
| Shares
| Value ($) |
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Common Stocks* 0.2% |
Catalina Restaurant Group, Inc. | 3,870 | 6,192 |
GEO Specialty Chemicals, Inc. | 24,225 | 314,925 |
GEO Specialty Chemicals, Inc., 144A | 2,206 | 33,090 |
IMPSAT Fiber Networks, Inc. | 33,652 | 188,451 |
Oxford Automotive, Inc. | 403,263 | 112,914 |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $2,229,150) | 655,572 |
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Warrants* 0.0% |
Dayton Superior Corp., 144A | 95 | 1 |
DeCrane Aircraft Holdings, Inc., 144A | 1,350 | 0 |
Destia Communications, Inc., 144A | 1,260 | 0 |
TravelCenters of America, Inc. | 345 | 43 |
UIH Australia Pacific, Inc. | 750 | 0 |
Total Warrants (Cost $1,422) | 44 |
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Preferred Stocks 0.6% |
Paxson Communications Corp., 14.25% (PIK) (d) | 185 | 1,195,842 |
TNP Enterprises, Inc., 14.5%, "D" (PIK) | 997 | 1,129,102 |
Total Preferred Stocks (Cost $2,852,577) | 2,324,944 |
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| Shares
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Other Investments* 0.3% |
Hercules, Inc., (Bond Unit), 6.5%, 6/30/2029 | 1,730,000 | 1,349,400 |
SpinCycle, Inc., "F" (Common Stock Unit) | 69 | 76 |
SpinCycle, Inc., (Common Stock Unit) | 9,913 | 10,904 |
Total Other Investments (Cost $1,456,664) | 1,360,380 |
| Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
| |
Loan Participations 0.8% |
Citigroup Global (Severstal), 8.625%, 2/24/2009 | 392,000 | 403,211 |
Intermet Corp., PRIME plus 3.25%, 9.0%**, 3/31/2009 | 3,000,000 | 2,910,001 |
Total Loan Participations (Cost $3,233,172) | 3,313,212 |
| Shares
| Value ($) |
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Securities Lending Collateral 16.2% |
Scudder Daily Assets Fund Institutional, 3.19% (c) (e) (Cost $67,624,792) | 67,624,792 | 67,624,792 |
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Cash Equivalents 3.6% |
Scudder Cash Management QP Trust, 3.14% (b) (Cost $14,979,156) | 14,979,156 | 14,979,156 |
| % of Net Assets | Value ($) |
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Total Investment Portfolio (Cost $488,162,446) (a) | 115.2 | 480,512,122 |
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net | (15.2) | (63,243,140) |
Net Assets | 100.0 | 417,268,982 |
Notes to Scudder High Income Portfolio of Investments |
* Non-income producing security. In the case of a bond, generally denotes that the issuer has defaulted on the payment of principal or interest. The following table represents bonds that are in default.
Security | Coupon | Maturity Date | Principal Amount | Acquisition Cost ($) | Value ($) |
Congoleum Corp. | 8.625 | 8/1/2008 | 850,000 | USD | 708,009 | 830,875 |
FRD Acquisition Co. | 12.5 | 7/15/2004 | 210,000 | USD | 0 | 0 |
Grupo Iusacell SA de CV | 10.0 | 7/15/2004 | 240,000 | USD | 144,738 | 182,400 |
Imperial Home Decor Group, Inc. | 11.0 | 3/15/2008 | 1,050,000 | USD | 1,029,755 | 0 |
Intermet Corp. | 9.75 | 6/15/2009 | 180,000 | USD | 73,800 | 77,850 |
Oxford Automotive, Inc. | 12.0 | 10/15/2010 | 2,091,513 | USD | 1,423,950 | 1,045,757 |
Supercanal Holding SA | 11.5 | 5/15/2005 | 100,000 | USD | 10,000 | 15,000 |
| | | | | $ 3,390,252 | $ 2,151,882 |
** 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 June 30, 2005.
(a) The cost for federal income tax purposes was $488,210,710. At June 30, 2005, net unrealized depreciation for all securities based on tax cost was $7,698,588. This consisted of aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all securities in which there was an excess of value over tax cost of $6,828,365 and aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all securities in which there was an excess of tax cost over value of $14,526,953.
(b) Scudder Cash Management QP Trust is managed by Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc. The rate shown is the annualized seven-day yield at period end.
(c) Scudder 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) All or a portion of these securities were on loan (see Notes to Financial Statements). The value of all securities loaned at June 30, 2005, amounted to $66,185,536, which is 15.9% of net assets.
(e) Represents collateral held in connection with securities lending.
(f) Principal amount stated in US dollars unless otherwise noted.
144A: Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers.
PIK denotes that interest and dividend is paid in-kind.
Currency Abbreviations |
EUR | Euro |
MXN | Mexican Peso |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Assets and Liabilities as of June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) |
Assets |
Investments: Investments in securities, at value (cost $405,558,498) — including $66,185,536 of securities loaned | $ 397,908,174 |
Investment in Scudder Daily Assets Fund Institutional (cost $67,624,792)* | 67,624,792 |
Investment in Scudder Cash Management QP Trust (cost $14,979,156) | 14,979,156 |
Total investments in securities, at value (cost $488,162,446) | 480,512,122 |
Foreign currency, at value (cost $671,382) | 659,439 |
Receivable for investments sold | 4,701,377 |
Interest receivable | 8,759,388 |
Receivable for Portfolio shares sold | 4,822 |
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 335,265 |
Other assets | 6,644 |
Total assets | 494,979,057 |
Liabilities |
Due to custodian bank | 676,048 |
Payable for investments purchased | 8,564,027 |
Payable for Portfolio shares redeemed | 468,475 |
Payable upon return of securities loaned | 67,624,792 |
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 27,507 |
Accrued management fee | 202,792 |
Other accrued expenses and payables | 146,434 |
Total liabilities | 77,710,075 |
Net assets, at value | $ 417,268,982 |
Net Assets |
Net assets consist of: Undistributed net investment income | 12,365,594 |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: Investments | (7,650,324) |
Foreign currency related transactions | 299,148 |
Accumulated net realized gain (loss) | (111,954,711) |
Paid-in capital | 524,209,275 |
Net assets, at value | $ 417,268,982 |
Class A Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share ($361,099,658 ÷ 45,175,065 outstanding shares of beneficial interest, $.01 par value, unlimited number of shares authorized) | $ 7.99 |
Class B Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share ($56,169,324 ÷ 7,016,221 outstanding shares of beneficial interest, $.01 par value, unlimited number of shares authorized) | $ 8.01 |
* Represents collateral on securities loaned.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Operations for the six months ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) |
Investment Income |
Income: Dividends | $ 165,102 |
Interest | 17,914,730 |
Interest — Scudder Cash Management QP Trust | 103,960 |
Securities lending income, including income from Scudder Daily Assets Fund Institutional, net of borrower rebates | 169,048 |
Total Income | 18,352,840 |
Expenses: Management fee | 1,248,725 |
Custodian fees | 23,149 |
Distribution service fees (Class B) | 68,995 |
Record keeping fees (Class B) | 34,824 |
Auditing | 27,213 |
Legal | 10,313 |
Trustees' fees and expenses | 4,881 |
Reports to shareholders | 47,688 |
Other | 62,186 |
Total expenses, before expense reductions | 1,527,974 |
Expense reductions | (4,524) |
Total expenses, after expense reductions | 1,523,450 |
Net investment income (loss) | 16,829,390 |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investment Transactions |
Net realized gain (loss) from: Investments | 1,060,716 |
Foreign currency related transactions | 12,562 |
| 1,073,278 |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period on: Investments | (14,980,947) |
Foreign currency related transactions | 1,166,680 |
| (13,814,267) |
Net gain (loss) on investment transactions | (12,740,989) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | $ 4,088,401 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) | Year Ended December 31, 2004 |
Operations: Net investment income (loss) | $ 16,829,390 | $ 34,238,642 |
Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions | 1,073,278 | 9,470,236 |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period on investment transactions | (13,814,267) | 5,291,376 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | 4,088,401 | 49,000,254 |
Distributions to shareholders from: Net investment income Class A | (33,565,659) | (29,352,659) |
Class B | (5,270,980) | (3,056,845) |
Portfolio share transactions: Class A Proceeds from shares sold | 39,408,315 | 56,878,387 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 33,565,659 | 29,352,659 |
Cost of shares redeemed | (75,402,406) | (119,443,412) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Class A share transactions | (2,428,432) | (33,212,366) |
Class B Proceeds from shares sold | 8,746,492 | 37,277,037 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 5,270,980 | 3,056,845 |
Cost of shares redeemed | (9,771,262) | (23,434,006) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Class B share transactions | 4,246,210 | 16,899,876 |
Increase (decrease) in net assets | (32,930,460) | 278,260 |
Net assets at beginning of period | 450,199,442 | 449,921,182 |
Net assets at end of period (including undistributed net investment income of $12,365,594 and $34,372,843, respectively) | $ 417,268,982 | $ 450,199,442 |
Other Information |
Class A Shares outstanding at beginning of period | 44,826,321 | 48,977,744 |
Shares sold | 4,899,884 | 6,841,589 |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | 4,275,880 | 3,696,808 |
Shares redeemed | (8,827,020) | (14,689,820) |
Net increase (decrease) in Portfolio shares | 348,744 | (4,151,423) |
Shares outstanding at end of period | 45,175,065 | 44,826,321 |
Class B Shares outstanding at beginning of period | 6,474,194 | 4,421,727 |
Shares sold | 1,047,378 | 4,504,371 |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | 669,756 | 384,026 |
Shares redeemed | (1,175,107) | (2,835,930) |
Net increase (decrease) in Portfolio shares | 542,027 | 2,052,467 |
Shares outstanding at end of period | 7,016,221 | 6,474,194 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Class A
Years Ended December 31, | 2005a | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001b | 2000c |
Selected Per Share Data |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 8.78 | $ 8.43 | $ 7.40 | $ 8.13 | $ 9.16 | $ 11.46 |
Income (loss) from investment operations: Net investment incomed | .34 | .67 | .67 | .75 | .84 | 1.14 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.28) | .31 | 1.03 | (.74) | (.59) | (2.04) |
Total from investment operations | .06 | .98 | 1.70 | .01 | .25 | (.90) |
Less distributions from: Net investment income | (.85) | (.63) | (.67) | (.74) | (1.28) | (1.40) |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 7.99 | $ 8.78 | $ 8.43 | $ 7.40 | $ 8.13 | $ 9.16 |
Total Return (%) | .86** | 12.42 | 24.62 | (.30) | 2.63 | (8.68) |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data |
Net assets, end of period ($ millions) | 361 | 393 | 413 | 329 | 335 | 309 |
Ratio of expenses (%) | .68* | .66 | .67 | .66 | .70 | .68 |
Ratio of net investment income (%) | 8.13* | 8.11 | 8.62 | 10.07 | 9.89 | 11.23 |
Portfolio turnover rate (%) | 130* | 162 | 165 | 138 | 77 | 54 |
a For the six months ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited).
b 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. The effect of this change for the year ended December 31, 2001 was to decrease net investment income per share by $.08, increase net realized and unrealized gains and losses per share by $.08 and decrease the ratio of net investment income to average net assets from 10.74% to 9.89%. Per share, ratios and supplemental data for periods prior to January 1, 2001 have not been restated to reflect this change in presentation.
c On June 18, 2001, the Portfolio implemented a 1 for 10 reverse stock split. Per share information, for the periods prior to December 31, 2001, has been restated to reflect the effect of the split. Shareholders received 1 share for every 10 shares owned and net asset value per share increased correspondingly.
d Based on average shares outstanding during the period.
* Annualized
** Not annualized
Class B
Years Ended December 31, | 2005a | 2004 | 2003 | 2002b |
Selected Per Share Data |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 8.77 | $ 8.41 | $ 7.39 | $ 7.21 |
Income (loss) from investment operations: Net investment incomec | .32 | .64 | .64 | .31 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.27) | .32 | 1.03 | (.13) |
Total from investment operations | .05 | .96 | 1.67 | .18 |
Less distributions from: Net investment income | (.81) | (.60) | (.65) | — |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 8.01 | $ 8.77 | $ 8.41 | $ 7.39 |
Total Return (%) | .77** | 12.08 | 24.14 | 2.50** |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data |
Net assets, end of period ($ millions) | 56 | 57 | 37 | 1 |
Ratio of expenses (%) | 1.06* | 1.06 | 1.06 | .92* |
Ratio of net investment income (%) | 7.75* | 7.71 | 8.23 | 8.78* |
Portfolio turnover rate (%) | 130* | 162 | 165 | 138 |
a For the six months ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited).
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.
* Annualized
** Not annualized
Information About Your Portfolio's Expenses |
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Scudder Income & Growth Strategy Portfolio
As an investor of the Portfolio, you incur two types of costs: ongoing expenses and transaction costs. Ongoing expenses include management fees, distribution and service (12b-1) fees and other Portfolio expenses. Examples of transaction costs include sales charges (loads), redemption fees and account maintenance fees, which are not shown in this section. The following tables are intended to help you understand your ongoing expenses (in dollars) of investing in the Portfolio and to help you compare these expenses with the ongoing expenses of investing in other mutual funds. In addition to the ongoing expenses which the Portfolio bears directly, the Portfolio's shareholders indirectly bear the expense of the Underlying Scudder Portfolios in which the Portfolio invests. The Portfolio's estimated indirect expense from investing in the Underlying Scudder Portfolios is based on its allocation of Underlying Scudder Portfolios. In the most recent six-month period, the portfolio limited these expenses; had it not done so, expenses would have been higher. The tables are based on an investment of $1,000 made at the beginning of the six month period ended June 30, 2005.
The tables illustrate your Portfolio's expenses in two ways:
Actual Portfolio Return. This helps you estimate the actual dollar amount of ongoing expenses (but not transaction costs) paid on a $1,000 investment in the Portfolio using the Portfolio's actual return during the period. To estimate the expenses you paid over the period, simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the "Expenses Paid per $1,000" line under the share class you hold.
Hypothetical 5% Portfolio Return. This helps you to compare your Portfolio's ongoing expenses (but not transaction costs) with those of other mutual funds using the Portfolio's actual expense ratio and a hypothetical rate of return of 5% per year before expenses. Examples using a 5% hypothetical Portfolio return may be found in the shareholder reports of other mutual funds. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period.
Please note that the expenses shown in these tables are meant to highlight your ongoing expenses only and do not reflect any transaction costs. The "Expenses Paid per $1,000" line of the tables is useful in comparing ongoing expenses only and will not help you determine the relative total expense of owning different funds. If these transaction costs had been included, your costs would have been higher.
Direct Portfolio Expenses and Value of a $1,000 Investment for the six months ended June 30, 2005 |
Actual Portfolio Return | Class B |
Beginning Account Value 1/1/05 | $ 1,000.00 |
Ending Account Value 6/30/05 | $ 1,011.80 |
Expenses Paid per $1,000* | $ 3.74 |
Hypothetical 5% Portfolio Return | Class B |
Beginning Account Value 1/1/05 | $ 1,000.00 |
Ending Account Value 6/30/05 | $ 1,021.08 |
Expenses Paid per $1,000* | $ 3.76 |
Direct Portfolio Expenses and Estimated Indirect Underlying Scudder Portfolio Expenses and Value of a $1,000 Investment for the six months ended June 30, 2005 |
Actual Portfolio Return | Class B |
Beginning Account Value 1/1/05 | $ 1,000.00 |
Ending Account Value 6/30/05 | $ 1,011.80 |
Expenses Paid per $1,000** | $ 7.18 |
Hypothetical 5% Portfolio Return | Class B |
Beginning Account Value 1/1/05 | $ 1,000.00 |
Ending Account Value 6/30/05 | $ 1,017.65 |
Expenses Paid per $1,000** | $ 7.20 |
* Expenses are equal to the Portfolio's annualized expense ratio for the share class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent six-month period, then divided by 365.
** Expenses are equal to the Portfolio's annualized expense ratio for each class plus the estimated indirect expense from investing in underlying portfolios in which the Portfolio invests, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent six-month period, then divided by 365.
Annualized Expense Ratio | Class B |
Direct Portfolio Expense Ratio | .75% |
Estimated Indirect Expenses of Underlying Scudder Portfolios | .69% |
Estimated Net Annual Portfolio and Underlying Scudder Portfolios Expenses | 1.44% |
For more information, please refer to the Portfolio's prospectus.
These tables do not 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.
Management Summary June 30, 2005 |
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Scudder Income & Growth Strategy Portfolio
For the six months ended June 30, 2005, Scudder Income & Growth Strategy Portfolio had a return of 1.18% (Class B shares, unadjusted for contract charges). Since this portfolio invests in underlying portfolios from a broad array of investment styles, performance is analyzed by comparing the portfolio's return with the returns of indices that represent major asset classes. The portfolio's return was above that of major equity indices but below that of bond indices. The portfolio's allocation between stocks and bonds remained close to its target of 40% equity and 60% fixed income over the period.
During the first six months of 2005, the US stock market exhibited considerable volatility as investors reacted to economic news that was somewhat contradictory. At the end of June, the S&P 500 Index was close to its level at the beginning of the year; the total return of the index for the six-month period was -0.81%. In the US markets, large-cap stocks performed better than small-cap stocks, and value stocks outperformed growth. International stocks were generally stronger than domestic issues.
Bonds delivered higher returns than stocks for the period: the return of the Lehman Brothers Aggregate Bond Index was 2.51%. High-yield bonds underperformed investment-grade issues in the early months of 2005, as concerns about the durability of economic growth drove a flight to quality. After a turbulent period in March and early April, the high-yield and emerging-market debt sectors rebounded.
Absolute returns were negatively affected by the portfolio's tactical asset allocation, as equities, which underperformed bonds, were overweighted. Within fixed income, the portfolio was underweighted cash and overweighted bonds during most of the period. This positioning helped performance, as the Lehman Brothers Aggregate Bond Index outpaced treasury bills.
Arnim Holzer Inna Okounkova Robert Wang
Co-Managers
Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc.
All performance shown is historical, assumes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions, 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 than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Please visit scudder.com for the product's most recent month-end performance. 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.
Portfolio returns during the period reflect a fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement. Without this waiver/reimbursement, returns would have been lower.
Risk Considerations
Diversification does not eliminate risk. The underlying portfolios invest in individual equity and bond funds whose yields and market values fluctuate, so that your investment may be worth more or less that its original cost. In addition, the underlying portfolios are 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. Investing in foreign securities presents certain unique risks not associated with domestic investments, such as currency fluctuation, political and economic changes, and market risks. Derivatives may be more volatile and less liquid than traditional securities, and the portfolio could suffer losses on its derivative positions. Bond investments are subject to interest-rate risk such that when interest rates rise, the prices of the bonds, and thus the value of the bond fund, can decline and the investor can lose principal value. Please read this portfolio's prospectus for specific details regarding its 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.
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 reinvestment of all 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 June 30, 2005, and may not come to pass. This information is subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions.
Scudder Income & Growth Strategy Portfolio
Asset Allocation | 6/30/05 | 12/31/04 |
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Fixed Income Funds | 49% | 56% |
Equity Funds | 43% | 42% |
Cash Equivalents | 8% | 2% |
| 100% | 100% |
Asset allocation is subject to change.
For more complete details about the Portfolio's investment portfolio, see page 103. A quarterly Fact Sheet is available upon request. Information concerning portfolio holdings of the Portfolio as of month end will be posted to scudder.com on the 15th of the following month.
Following the Portfolio's fiscal first and third quarter-end, a complete portfolio holdings listing is filed with the SEC on Form N-Q. The form will be available on the SEC's Web site at www.sec.gov, and it also may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the SEC's Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling (800) SEC-0330.
Investment Portfolio June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) |
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Scudder Income & Growth Strategy Portfolio
| Shares | Value ($) |
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Equity Funds 42.5% |
Scudder SVS I Capital Growth Portfolio "A" | 48,361 | 760,715 |
Scudder SVS I Global Discovery Portfolio "A" | 4,153 | 55,116 |
Scudder SVS I Growth & Income Portfolio "A" | 162,961 | 1,486,208 |
Scudder SVS I International Portfolio "A" | 59,418 | 553,773 |
Scudder SVS II Aggressive Growth Portfolio "A" | 27,696 | 286,935 |
Scudder SVS II Blue Chip Portfolio "A" | 152,641 | 2,086,607 |
Scudder SVS II Dreman High Return Equity Portfolio "A" | 72,767 | 926,324 |
Scudder SVS II Dreman Small Cap Value Portfolio "A" | 34,330 | 640,594 |
Scudder SVS II International Select Equity Portfolio "A" | 59,294 | 679,505 |
Scudder SVS II Janus Growth Opportunities Portfolio "A" | 159,820 | 1,233,810 |
Scudder SVS II Large Cap Value Portfolio "A" | 96,626 | 1,470,654 |
Scudder SVS II MFS Strategic Value Portfolio "A" | 31,357 | 349,634 |
Scudder SVS II Small Cap Growth Portfolio "A" | 39,481 | 502,193 |
Scudder SVS II Templeton Foreign Value Portfolio "A" | 10,385 | 107,488 |
Scudder VIT Real Estate Securities Portfolio "A" | 31,456 | 548,279 |
Total Equity Funds (Cost $11,372,075) | 11,687,835 |
| Shares | Value ($) |
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Fixed Income Funds 48.8% |
Scudder SVS II Fixed Income Portfolio "A" | 936,993 | 11,112,736 |
Scudder SVS II Government & Agency Securities Portfolio "A" | 124,590 | 1,516,264 |
Scudder SVS II High Income Portfolio "A" | 102,176 | 816,386 |
Scudder SVS II Strategic Income Portfolio "A" | 275 | 3,138 |
Total Fixed Income Funds (Cost $13,599,880) | 13,448,524 |
Cash Equivalents 7.6% |
Scudder Cash Management QP Trust, 3.14% (b) (Cost $2,095,249) | 2,095,249 | 2,095,249 |
| % of Net Assets | Value ($) |
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Total Investment Portfolio (Cost $27,067,204) (a) | 98.9 | 27,231,608 |
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net | 1.1 | 308,236 |
Net Assets | 100.0 | 27,539,844 |
Notes to Scudder Income & Growth Strategy Portfolio of Investments |
(a) The cost for federal income tax purposes was $27,067,204. At June 30, 2005, net unrealized appreciation for all securities based on tax cost was $164,404. This consisted of aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all securities in which there was an excess of value over tax cost of $320,835 and aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all securities in which there was an excess of tax cost over value of $156,431.
(b) Scudder Cash Management QP Trust is managed by Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc. The rate shown is the annualized seven-day yield at period end.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Assets and Liabilities as of June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) |
Assets |
Investments: Investments in Underlying Affiliated Portfolios, at value (cost $24,971,955) | $ 25,136,359 |
Investment in Scudder Cash Management QP Trust (cost $2,095,249) | 2,095,249 |
Total investments in securities, at value (cost $27,067,204) | 27,231,608 |
Interest receivable | 1,731 |
Receivable for Portfolio shares sold | 318,178 |
Other assets | 6,145 |
Total assets | 27,557,662 |
Liabilities |
Payable for Portfolio shares redeemed | 3,060 |
Other accrued expenses and payables | 14,758 |
Total liabilities | 17,818 |
Net assets, at value | $ 27,539,844 |
Net Assets |
Net assets consist of: Undistributed net investment income | 463,834 |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | 164,404 |
Accumulated net realized gain (loss) | 165,791 |
Paid-in capital | 26,745,815 |
Net assets, at value | $ 27,539,844 |
Class B Shares Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($27,539,844 ÷ 2,558,509 outstanding shares of beneficial interest, $.01 par value, unlimited number of shares authorized) | $ 10.76 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Operations for the six months ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) |
Investment Income |
Income: Income distributions from Underlying Affiliated Portfolios | $ 532,985 |
Interest — Scudder Cash Management QP Trust | 8,921 |
Total Income | 541,906 |
Expenses: Management fee | 15,593 |
Custodian and accounting fees | 43,882 |
Distribution service fees (Class B) | 25,988 |
Record keeping fees (Class B) | 10,984 |
Auditing | 8,783 |
Legal | 4,539 |
Trustees' fees and expenses | 126 |
Reports to shareholders | 1,221 |
Offering costs | 177 |
Other | 491 |
Total expenses, before expense reductions | 111,784 |
Expense reductions | (33,712) |
Total expenses, after expense reductions | 78,072 |
Net investment income (loss) | 463,834 |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investment Transactions |
Net realized gain (loss) from investments | 38,980 |
Capital gain distributions from Underlying Affiliated Portfolios | 143,166 |
| 182,146 |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period on investments | (270,157) |
Net gain (loss) on investment transactions | (88,011) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | $ 375,823 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) | Period Ended December 31, 2004a |
Operations: Net investment income (loss) | $ 463,834 | $ (17,219) |
Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions | 182,146 | 49,859 |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period on investment transactions | (270,157) | 434,561 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | 375,823 | 467,201 |
Distributions to shareholders from: From net realized gains Class B | (50,006) | — |
Portfolio share transactions: Class B Proceeds from shares sold | 15,319,596 | 13,456,607 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 50,006 | — |
Cost of shares redeemed | (1,777,609) | (301,774) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Portfolio share transactions | 13,591,993 | 13,154,833 |
Increase (decrease) in net assets | 13,917,810 | 13,622,034 |
Net assets at beginning of period | 13,622,034 | — |
Net assets at end of period (including undistributed net investment income of $463,834 at June 30, 2005) | $ 27,539,844 | $ 13,622,034 |
Other Information |
Class B Shares outstanding at beginning of period | 1,277,644 | — |
Shares sold | 1,442,561 | 1,306,747 |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | 4,753 | — |
Shares redeemed | (166,449) | (29,103) |
Net increase (decrease) in Portfolio shares | 1,280,865 | 1,277,644 |
Shares outstanding at end of period | 2,558,509 | 1,277,644 |
a For the period from August 16, 2004 (commencement of operations) to December 31, 2004.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Class B
| 2005a | 2004b |
Selected Per Share Data |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 10.66 | $ 10.00 |
Income (loss) from investment operations: Net investment income (loss)c | .23 | (.03) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.10) | .69 |
Total from investment operations | .13 | .66 |
Less distributions from: Net realized gains on investment transactions | (.03) | — |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 10.76 | $ 10.66 |
Total Return (%)d | 1.18** | 6.60** |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data |
Net assets, end of period ($ millions) | 28 | 14 |
Ratio of expenses before expense reductions (%)e | 1.07* | 2.96* |
Ratio of expenses after expense reductions (%)e | .75* | .75* |
Ratio of net investment income (%) | 4.46* | (.67)* |
Portfolio turnover rate (%) | 22* | 18* |
a For the six months ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited).
b For the period from August 16, 2004 (commencement of operations) to December 31, 2004.
c Based on average shares outstanding during the period.
d Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced.
e The Portfolio invests in other Scudder Portfolios and indirectly bears its proportionate share of fees and expenses incurred by the Underlying Scudder Portfolios in which the Portfolio is invested.
* Annualized
** Not annualized
Information About Your Portfolio's Expenses |
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Scudder International Select Equity Portfolio
As an investor of the Portfolio, you incur two types of costs: ongoing expenses and transaction costs. Ongoing expenses include management fees, distribution and service (12b-1) fees and other Portfolio expenses. Examples of transaction costs include sales charges (loads), redemption fees and account maintenance fees, which are not shown in this section. The following tables are intended to help you understand your ongoing expenses (in dollars) of investing in the Portfolio and to help you compare these expenses with the ongoing expenses of investing in other mutual funds. The tables are based on an investment of $1,000 made at the beginning of the six-month period ended June 30, 2005.
The tables illustrate your Portfolio's expenses in two ways:
Actual Portfolio Return. This helps you estimate the actual dollar amount of ongoing expenses (but not transaction costs) paid on a $1,000 investment in the Portfolio using the Portfolio's actual return during the period. To estimate the expenses you paid over the period, simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the "Expenses Paid per $1,000" line under the share class you hold.
Hypothetical 5% Portfolio Return. This helps you to compare your Portfolio's ongoing expenses (but not transaction costs) with those of other mutual funds using the Portfolio's actual expense ratio and a hypothetical rate of return of 5% per year before expenses. Examples using a 5% hypothetical Portfolio return may be found in the shareholder reports of other mutual funds. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period.
Please note that the expenses shown in these tables are meant to highlight your ongoing expenses only and do not reflect any transaction costs. The "Expenses Paid per $1,000" line of the tables is useful in comparing ongoing expenses only and will not help you determine the relative total expense of owning different funds. If these transaction costs had been included, your costs would have been higher.
Expenses and Value of a $1,000 Investment for the six months ended June 30, 2005 |
Actual Portfolio Return | Class A | Class B |
Beginning Account Value 1/1/05 | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,000.00 |
Ending Account Value 6/30/05 | $ 990.40 | $ 988.10 |
Expenses Paid per $1,000* | $ 4.34 | $ 6.11 |
Hypothetical 5% Portfolio Return | Class A | Class B |
Beginning Account Value 1/1/05 | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,000.00 |
Ending Account Value 6/30/05 | $ 1,020.43 | $ 1,018.65 |
Expenses Paid per $1,000* | $ 4.41 | $ 6.21 |
* Expenses are equal to the Portfolio's annualized expense ratio for each share class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent six-month period, then divided by 365.
Annualized Expense Ratios | Class A | Class B |
Scudder Variable Series II — Scudder International Select Equity Portfolio | .88% | 1.24% |
For more information, please refer to the Portfolio's prospectus.
These tables do not 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.
Management Summary June 30, 2005 |
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Scudder International Select Equity Portfolio
International equities delivered lackluster returns for US dollar investors during the first half of 2005. Although international stocks — especially emerging markets — fared well in local currency terms, the strength of the US dollar erased the majority of those gains and left only the emerging markets in positive territory. For the semiannual period ended June 30, 2005, the portfolio's Class A shares' return, unadjusted for contract charges, was -0.96%, underperforming the -0.04% return of the MSCI EAFE + Emerging Markets Index.
Our positioning in the financials sector was the largest detractor, as the portfolio's real estate linked stocks suffered from the specter of rising interest rates in some regions and continued economic weakness in others. Performance was helped by strong stock selection, particularly in the information technology and health care sectors. Within information technology, stock-specific news lifted the shares of Indra Sistemas SA (Spain) and Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Korea), both of which announced positive outlooks for 2005. In health care, Roche Holding AG (Switzerland) rose due to positive results for a study relating to its breast cancer drug Herceptin and estimates that annual sales of the drug may double to $1 billion a year.
During the first half of the year, stock prices were influenced by concerns about slower global growth, sustained high oil prices and rising inflation expectations. We anticipate that these risks are short term in nature, as increasing globalization and rising productivity should continue to act as a counterbalance. In the short term, however, we believe the fund is positioned to benefit from these forces through its holdings in the energy and materials sectors.
Alex Tedder
Lead Portfolio Manager
Matthias Knerr, CFA
Sangita Uberoi, CFA
Managers
Deutsche Asset Management Investment Services Ltd., Subadvisor to the Portfolio
All performance shown is historical, assumes reinvestment of all dividend and capital gain distributions, 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 than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Please visit scudder.com for the product's most recent month-end performance. 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, 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, 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 MSCI EAFE + EM Index (Morgan Stanley Capital International Europe, Australasia, Far East + Emerging Markets Index) is an unmanaged index generally accepted as a benchmark for major overseas markets plus emerging markets. The index is calculated using closing local market prices and converts to US dollars using the London close foreign exchange rates. Index returns assume reinvestment of 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 June 30, 2005, and may not come to pass. This information is subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions.
Scudder International Select Equity Portfolio
Asset Allocation (Excludes Securities Lending Collateral) | 6/30/05 | 12/31/04 |
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Common Stocks | 100% | 99% |
Cash Equivalents | — | 1% |
| 100% | 100% |
Sector Diversification (As a % of Common Stocks) | 6/30/05 | 12/31/04 |
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Financials | 25% | 27% |
Consumer Discretionary | 13% | 14% |
Industrials | 12% | 13% |
Energy | 11% | 10% |
Materials | 10% | 5% |
Information Technology | 8% | 8% |
Health Care | 8% | 8% |
Telecommunication Services | 5% | 8% |
Utilities | 5% | 3% |
Consumer Staples | 3% | 4% |
| 100% | 100% |
Geographical Diversification (As a % of Common Stocks) | 6/30/05 | 12/31/04 |
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Continental Europe | 59% | 51% |
Japan | 15% | 19% |
United Kingdom | 14% | 18% |
Asia (excluding Japan) | 8% | 12% |
Australia | 2% | — |
Latin America | 2% | — |
| 100% | 100% |
Asset allocation, geographical and sector diversification are subject to change.
For more complete details about the Portfolio's investment portfolio, see page 111. A quarterly Fact Sheet is available upon request. Information concerning portfolio holdings of the Portfolio as of month end will be posted to scudder.com on the 15th of the following month.
Following the Portfolio's fiscal first and third quarter-end, a complete portfolio holdings listing is filed with the SEC on Form N-Q. The form will be available on the SEC's Web site at www.sec.gov, and it also may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the SEC's Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling (800) SEC-0330.
Investment Portfolio June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) |
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Scudder International Select Equity Portfolio
| Shares
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Common Stocks 98.6% |
Australia 2.4% |
Macquarie Bank Ltd. (Cost $4,811,273) | 124,500 | 5,629,885 |
Austria 1.5% |
Wienerberger AG (Cost $3,443,866) | 75,900 | 3,520,929 |
Brazil 2.0% |
Petroleo Brasileiro SA (ADR) (Cost $4,137,990) | 89,200 | 4,649,996 |
Denmark 1.3% |
A P Moller — Maersk AS (Cost $2,970,792) | 310 | 2,944,637 |
Finland 5.3% |
Fortum Oyj | 331,400 | 5,314,328 |
Neste Oil Oyj* | 190,750 | 4,939,897 |
Nokia Oyj | 135,500 | 2,254,965 |
(Cost $12,416,758) | 12,509,190 |
France 11.6% |
Christian Dior SA | 53,335 | 4,121,436 |
Schneider Electric SA | 66,000 | 4,960,715 |
Total SA | 34,861 | 8,163,816 |
Vinci SA | 70,000 | 5,823,057 |
Vivendi Universal SA | 132,000 | 4,133,733 |
(Cost $21,637,815) | 27,202,757 |
Germany 9.5% |
Adidas-Salomon AG | 15,900 | 2,652,440 |
BASF AG | 68,152 | 4,517,112 |
E.ON AG | 67,062 | 5,953,769 |
Hypo Real Estate Holding AG | 127,000 | 4,821,388 |
Metro AG | 85,163 | 4,215,577 |
(Cost $16,466,322) | 22,160,286 |
Greece 1.6% |
Alpha Bank AE (Cost $3,040,255) | 141,260 | 3,753,687 |
Hong Kong 2.0% |
Esprit Holdings Ltd. (Cost $4,529,682) | 651,046 | 4,685,425 |
India 1.7% |
State Bank of India (GDR) (Cost $2,998,549) | 99,566 | 3,964,688 |
Ireland 3.7% |
Anglo Irish Bank Corp. PLC | 250,600 | 3,107,230 |
CRH PLC | 211,258 | 5,606,579 |
(Cost $6,974,649) | 8,713,809 |
Italy 5.0% |
Banca Intesa SpA | 1,040,400 | 4,746,032 |
Eni SpA (d) | 271,560 | 6,971,947 |
(Cost $9,069,587) | 11,717,979 |
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| Value ($) |
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Japan 14.3% |
Canon, Inc. | 97,800 | 5,122,694 |
Credit Saison Co., Ltd. | 130,400 | 4,321,092 |
Daito Trust Construction Co., Ltd. | 117,300 | 4,379,373 |
Kirin Brewery Co., Ltd. (d) | 353,479 | 3,420,298 |
Millea Holdings, Inc. | 270 | 3,636,199 |
Mitsubishi Corp. | 417,000 | 5,640,751 |
Mitsubishi Tokyo Financial Group, Inc. | 270 | 2,279,162 |
Toyota Motor Corp. | 130,200 | 4,654,964 |
(Cost $26,407,547) | 33,454,533 |
Korea 3.7% |
POSCO (ADR) (d) | 50,800 | 2,233,676 |
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (GDR), 144A | 26,940 | 6,445,395 |
(Cost $7,745,156) | 8,679,071 |
Netherlands 5.5% |
European Aeronautic Defence & Space Co. | 117,700 | 3,734,871 |
ING Groep NV | 238,755 | 6,717,018 |
TNT NV | 92,000 | 2,329,522 |
(Cost $10,380,266) | 12,781,411 |
Spain 5.2% |
Indra Sistemas SA (d) | 303,000 | 5,984,114 |
Telefonica SA | 380,255 | 6,208,703 |
(Cost $8,278,052) | 12,192,817 |
Sweden 1.0% |
Investor AB "B" (Cost $2,284,679) | 166,000 | 2,243,538 |
Switzerland 7.3% |
Credit Suisse Group (Registered) | 115,400 | 4,527,488 |
Nestle SA (Registered) | 16,966 | 4,335,861 |
Roche Holding AG | 65,680 | 8,282,869 |
(Cost $13,527,628) | 17,146,218 |
United Kingdom 14.0% |
AstraZeneca PLC | 54,677 | 2,259,430 |
GlaxoSmithKline PLC | 279,500 | 6,743,676 |
GUS PLC | 146,000 | 2,295,239 |
HSBC Holdings PLC | 208,334 | 3,320,434 |
Rio Tinto PLC | 147,400 | 4,487,779 |
Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC | 126,385 | 3,805,951 |
Smith & Nephew PLC | 225,546 | 2,219,973 |
Trinity Mirror PLC | 211,993 | 2,337,478 |
Vodafone Group PLC | 2,192,721 | 5,328,098 |
(Cost $28,899,675) | 32,798,058 |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $190,020,542) | 230,748,914 |
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Securities Lending Collateral 5.4% |
Scudder Daily Assets Fund Institutional, 3.19% (c) (e) (Cost $12,529,309) | 12,529,309 | 12,529,309 |
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Cash Equivalents 0.4% |
Scudder Cash Management QP Trust, 3.14% (b) (Cost $858,737) | 858,737 | 858,737 |
| % of Net Assets | Value ($) |
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Total Investment Portfolio (Cost $203,408,588) (a) | 104.4 | 244,136,960 |
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net | (4.4) | (10,219,155) |
Net Assets | 100.0 | 233,917,805 |
Notes to Scudder International Select Equity Portfolio of Investments |
* Non-income producing security.
(a) The cost for federal income tax purposes was $204,127,380. At June 30, 2005, net unrealized appreciation for all securities based on tax cost was $40,009,580. This consisted of aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all securities in which there was an excess of value over tax cost of $42,027,977 and aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all securities in which there was an excess of tax cost over value of $2,018,397.
(b) Scudder Cash Management QP Trust is managed by Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc. The rate shown is the annualized seven-day yield at period end.
(c) Scudder 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) All or a portion of these securities were on loan (see Notes to Financial Statements). The value of all securities loaned at June 30, 2005, amounted to $11,978,431, which is 5.1% of net assets.
(e) Represents collateral held in connection with securities lending.
ADR: American Depositary Receipt
GDR: Global Depositary Receipt
144A: Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Assets and Liabilities as of June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) |
Assets |
Investments: Investments in securities, at value (cost $190,020,542) — including $11,978,431 of securities loaned | $ 230,748,914 |
Investment in Scudder Daily Assets Fund Institutional (cost $12,529,309)* | 12,529,309 |
Investment in Scudder Cash Management QP Trust (cost $858,737) | 858,737 |
Total investments in securities, at value (cost $203,408,588) | 244,136,960 |
Foreign currency, at value (cost $3,804,880) | 3,812,394 |
Receivable for investments sold | 465,989 |
Dividends receivable | 551,681 |
Interest receivable | 12,749 |
Receivable for Portfolio shares sold | 157,331 |
Foreign taxes recoverable | 247,660 |
Other assets | 2,691 |
Total assets | 249,387,455 |
Liabilities |
Payable for investment purchased | 2,460,981 |
Payable for Portfolio shares redeemed | 231,052 |
Payable upon return of securities loaned | 12,529,309 |
Accrued management fee | 156,785 |
Other accrued expenses and payables | 91,523 |
Total liabilities | 15,469,650 |
Net assets, at value | $ 233,917,805 |
Net Assets |
Net assets consist of: Accumulated distributions in excess of net investment income | (84,496) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: Investments | 40,728,372 |
Foreign currency related transactions | 10,998 |
Accumulated net realized gain (loss) | (43,947,017) |
Paid-in capital | 237,209,948 |
Net assets, at value | $ 233,917,805 |
Class A Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share ($181,905,954 ÷ 15,866,599 outstanding shares of beneficial interest, $.01 par value, unlimited number of shares authorized) | $ 11.46 |
Class B Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share ($52,011,851 ÷ 4,540,898 outstanding shares of beneficial interest, $.01 par value, unlimited number of shares authorized) | $ 11.45 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Operations for the six months ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) |
Investment Income |
Income: Dividends (net of foreign taxes withheld of $609,984) | $ 4,121,615 |
Interest — Scudder Cash Management QP Trust | 39,660 |
Securities lending income, including income from Scudder Daily Assets Fund Institutional, net of borrower rebates | 131,867 |
Total Income | 4,293,142 |
Expenses: Management fee | 860,598 |
Custodian fees | 85,600 |
Distribution service fees (Class B) | 60,905 |
Record keeping fees (Class B) | 28,173 |
Auditing | 26,426 |
Legal | 7,726 |
Trustees' fees and expenses | 2,636 |
Reports to shareholders | 14,666 |
Other | 8,849 |
Total expenses, before expense reductions | 1,095,579 |
Expense reductions | (978) |
Total expenses, after expense reductions | 1,094,601 |
Net investment income (loss) | 3,198,541 |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investment Transactions |
Net realized gain (loss) from: Investments | 6,856,453 |
Foreign currency related transactions | (541,718) |
| 6,314,735 |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period on: Investments | (11,633,296) |
Foreign currency related transactions | (192,576) |
| (11,825,872) |
Net gain (loss) on investment transactions | (5,511,137) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | $ (2,312,596) |
* Represents collateral on securities loaned.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) | Year Ended December 31, 2004 |
Operations: Net investment income (loss) | $ 3,198,541 | $ 2,816,586 |
Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions | 6,314,735 | 10,653,908 |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period on investment transactions | (11,825,872) | 20,514,926 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | (2,312,596) | 33,985,420 |
Distributions to shareholders from: Net investment income Class A | (5,238,343) | (1,616,136) |
Class B | (1,218,036) | (162,336) |
Portfolio share transactions: Class A Proceeds from shares sold | 15,656,533 | 40,441,379 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 5,238,343 | 1,616,136 |
Cost of shares redeemed | (15,924,693) | (30,593,940) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Class A share transactions | 4,970,183 | 11,463,575 |
Class B Proceeds from shares sold | 7,595,360 | 25,663,873 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 1,218,036 | 162,336 |
Cost of shares redeemed | (1,666,999) | (3,432,245) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Class B share transactions | 7,146,397 | 22,393,964 |
Increase (decrease) in net assets | 3,347,605 | 66,064,487 |
Net assets at beginning of period | 230,570,200 | 164,505,713 |
Net assets at end of period (including accumulated distributions in excess of net investment income and undistributed net investment income of $84,496 and $3,173,342, respectively) | $ 233,917,805 | $ 230,570,200 |
Other Information |
Class A Shares outstanding at beginning of period | 15,442,740 | 14,404,846 |
Shares sold | 1,337,837 | 3,811,740 |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | 457,897 | 154,506 |
Shares redeemed | (1,371,875) | (2,928,352) |
Net increase (decrease) in Portfolio shares | 423,859 | 1,037,894 |
Shares outstanding at end of period | 15,866,599 | 15,442,740 |
Class B Shares outstanding at beginning of period | 3,923,204 | 1,760,419 |
Shares sold | 655,131 | 2,466,794 |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | 106,471 | 15,520 |
Shares redeemed | (143,908) | (319,529) |
Net increase (decrease) in Portfolio shares | 617,694 | 2,162,785 |
Shares outstanding at end of period | 4,540,898 | 3,923,204 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Class A
Years Ended December 31, | 2005a | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000b |
Selected Per Share Data |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 11.91 | $ 10.18 | $ 7.96 | $ 9.24 | $ 14.73 | $ 21.45 |
Income (loss) from investment operations: Net investment income (loss)c | .16 | .17 | .10 | .12 | .05 | .08 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.27) | 1.67 | 2.23 | (1.36) | (3.46) | (3.90) |
Total from investment operations | (.11) | 1.84 | 2.33 | (1.24) | (3.41) | (3.82) |
Less distributions from: Net investment income | (.34) | (.11) | (.11) | (.04) | (.10) | — |
Net realized gains on investment transactions | — | — | — | — | (1.98) | (2.90) |
Total distributions | (.34) | (.11) | (.11) | (.04) | (2.08) | (2.90) |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 11.46 | $ 11.91 | $ 10.18 | $ 7.96 | $ 9.24 | $ 14.73 |
Total Return (%) | (.96)** | 18.25 | 29.83 | (13.48) | (24.43) | (20.49) |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data |
Net assets, end of period ($ millions) | 182 | 184 | 147 | 120 | 121 | 179 |
Ratio of expenses (%) | .88* | .89 | .94 | .85 | .92 | .84 |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) (%) | 2.86* | 1.58 | 1.17 | 1.46 | .44 | .47 |
Portfolio turnover rate (%) | 76* | 88 | 139 | 190 | 145 | 87 |
a For the six months ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited).
b On June 18, 2001, the Portfolio implemented a 1 for 10 reverse stock split. Per share information, for the period prior to December 31, 2001, has been restated to reflect the effect of the split. Shareholders received 1 share for every 10 shares owned and net asset value per share increased correspondingly.
c Based on average shares outstanding during the period.
* Annualized
** Not annualized
Class B
Years Ended December 31, | 2005a | 2004 | 2003 | 2002b |
Selected Per Share Data |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 11.88 | $ 10.15 | $ 7.94 | $ 8.98 |
Income (loss) from investment operations: Net investment income (loss)c | .14 | .13 | .06 | .02 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.28) | 1.67 | 2.24 | (1.06) |
Total from investment operations | (.14) | 1.80 | 2.30 | (1.04) |
Less distributions from: Net investment income | (.29) | (.07) | (.09) | — |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 11.45 | $ 11.88 | $ 10.15 | $ 7.94 |
Total Return (%) | (1.19)** | 17.84 | 29.42 | (11.58)** |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data |
Net assets, end of period ($ millions) | 52 | 47 | 18 | .4 |
Ratio of expenses (%) | 1.24* | 1.28 | 1.33 | 1.11* |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) (%) | 2.50* | 1.19 | .78 | .54* |
Portfolio turnover rate (%) | 76* | 88 | 139 | 190 |
a For the six months ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited).
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.
* Annualized
** Not annualized
Information About Your Portfolio's Expenses |
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Scudder Large Cap Value Portfolio
As an investor of the Portfolio, you incur two types of costs: ongoing expenses and transaction costs. Ongoing expenses include management fees, distribution and service (12b-1) fees and other Portfolio expenses. Examples of transaction costs include sales charges (loads), redemption fees and account maintenance fees, which are not shown in this section. The following tables are intended to help you understand your ongoing expenses (in dollars) of investing in the Portfolio and to help you compare these expenses with the ongoing expenses of investing in other mutual funds. The tables are based on an investment of $1,000 made at the beginning of the six-month period ended June 30, 2005.
The tables illustrate your Portfolio's expenses in two ways:
Actual Portfolio Return. This helps you estimate the actual dollar amount of ongoing expenses (but not transaction costs) paid on a $1,000 investment in the Portfolio using the Portfolio's actual return during the period. To estimate the expenses you paid over the period, simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the "Expenses Paid per $1,000" line under the share class you hold.
Hypothetical 5% Portfolio Return. This helps you to compare your Portfolio's ongoing expenses (but not transaction costs) with those of other mutual funds using the Portfolio's actual expense ratio and a hypothetical rate of return of 5% per year before expenses. Examples using a 5% hypothetical Portfolio return may be found in the shareholder reports of other mutual funds. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period.
Please note that the expenses shown in these tables are meant to highlight your ongoing expenses only and do not reflect any transaction costs. The "Expenses Paid per $1,000" line of the tables is useful in comparing ongoing expenses only and will not help you determine the relative total expense of owning different funds. If these transaction costs had been included, your costs would have been higher.
Expenses and Value of a $1,000 Investment for the six months ended June 30, 2005 |
Actual Portfolio Return | Class A | Class B |
Beginning Account Value 1/1/05 | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,000.00 |
Ending Account Value 6/30/05 | $ 981.60 | $ 979.70 |
Expenses Paid per $1,000* | $ 3.93 | $ 5.74 |
Hypothetical 5% Portfolio Return | Class A | Class B |
Beginning Account Value 1/1/05 | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,000.00 |
Ending Account Value 6/30/05 | $ 1,020.83 | $ 1,018.99 |
Expenses Paid per $1,000* | $ 4.01 | $ 5.86 |
* Expenses are equal to the Portfolio's annualized expense ratio for each share class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent six-month period, then divided by 365.
Annualized Expense Ratios | Class A | Class B |
Scudder Variable Series II — Scudder Large Cap Value Portfolio | .80% | 1.18% |
For more information, please refer to the Portfolio's prospectus.
These tables do not 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.
Management Summary June 30, 2005 |
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Scudder Large Cap Value Portfolio
The portfolio's result for the first half of 2005 of -1.84% (Class A shares, unadjusted for contract charges) came in below that of our benchmark, the Russell 1000 Value Index, which was 1.76%.
The benchmark was affected by the strong showing of mid-cap stocks. In the first half of 2005, mid-cap stocks comprised about 32% of the Russell 1000 Value Index but contributed about 66% of the index's return. As the popularity of mid caps wanes, reversion to the mean may occur and the current difficulty that large value managers have had in beating the value benchmark should dissipate.
During the semiannual period, oil prices climbed on concerns of limited supply and production cutbacks. The portfolio benefited from this trend; however, our sector underweight, when compared to the index, and focus on large, integrated oil firms instead of oil services companies had a negative impact on relative performance. Additionally, ExxonMobil, which rose 13%, has now reached a 6% weight in the index, while the fund has maintained a position about half that size for risk management and diversification.
In technology, the portfolio benefited from good stock selection, which delivered positive results. We were overweight in semiconductor stocks, which rose on the heels of better-than-expected company earnings. We continue to like this undervalued group and believe it will benefit from solid economic growth and rising capital expenditures.
We believe that recent performance below the benchmark suggests substantial underappreciated performance potential within the portfolio.
Thomas F. Sassi
Lead Manager
Steve Scrudato
Portfolio Manager
Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc.
All performance shown is historical, assumes reinvestment of all dividend and capital gain distributions, 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 than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Please visit scudder.com for the product's most recent month-end performance. 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. It focuses its investments on certain economic sectors, thereby increasing its vulnerability to any single economic, political or regulatory development. This may result in greater share price volatility. Please read the underlying prospectus for specific details regarding the product's investments and risk profile.
The Russell 1000 Value Index is an unmanaged index, which consists of those stocks in the Russell 1000 Index with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted-growth values.
Index returns assume reinvestment of all 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 June 30, 2005, and may not come to pass. This information is subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions.
Scudder Large Cap Value Portfolio
Asset Allocation (Excludes Securities Lending Collateral) | 6/30/05 | 12/31/04 |
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Common Stocks | 94% | 99% |
Cash Equivalents | 6% | 1% |
| 100% | 100% |
Sector Diversification (As a % of Common Stocks) | 6/30/05 | 12/31/04 |
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Financials | 28% | 31% |
Information Technology | 19% | 15% |
Energy | 15% | 7% |
Health Care | 10% | 11% |
Industrials | 10% | 11% |
Consumer Discretionary | 7% | 9% |
Consumer Staples | 5% | 7% |
Materials | 3% | 7% |
Telecommunication Services | 2% | 1% |
Utilities | 1% | 1% |
| 100% | 100% |
Asset allocation and sector diversification are subject to change.
For more complete details about the Portfolio's investment portfolio, see page 120. A quarterly Fact Sheet is available upon request. Information concerning portfolio holdings of the Portfolio as of month end will be posted to scudder.com on the 15th of the following month.
Following the Portfolio's fiscal first and third quarter-end, a complete portfolio holdings listing is filed with the SEC on Form N-Q. The form will be available on the SEC's Web site at www.sec.gov, and it also may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the SEC's Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling (800) SEC-0330.
Investment Portfolio June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) |
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Scudder Large Cap Value Portfolio
| Shares
| Value ($) |
| |
Common Stocks 93.3% |
Consumer Discretionary 6.5% |
Multiline Retail 1.5% |
Family Dollar Stores, Inc. | 178,300 | 4,653,630 |
Specialty Retail 5.0% |
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (c) | 90,200 | 5,251,444 |
RadioShack Corp. | 133,000 | 3,081,610 |
The Gap, Inc. | 220,100 | 4,346,975 |
TJX Companies, Inc. | 95,400 | 2,322,990 |
| 15,003,019 |
Consumer Staples 4.3% |
Food Products 2.9% |
General Mills, Inc. | 108,800 | 5,090,752 |
Unilever NV (NY Shares) | 55,500 | 3,598,065 |
| 8,688,817 |
Household Products 1.4% |
Kimberly-Clark Corp. | 70,300 | 4,400,077 |
Energy 14.1% |
Energy Equipment & Services 1.9% |
Halliburton Co. | 123,300 | 5,896,206 |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 12.2% |
BP PLC (ADR) | 97,444 | 6,078,557 |
ChevronTexaco Corp. | 188,100 | 10,518,552 |
ExxonMobil Corp. | 254,100 | 14,603,127 |
Royal Dutch Petroleum Co. (NY Shares) | 86,000 | 5,581,400 |
| 36,781,636 |
Financials 26.0% |
Banks 12.3% |
AmSouth Bancorp. (c) | 179,300 | 4,661,800 |
Bank of America Corp. | 164,326 | 7,494,909 |
BB&T Corp. | 74,600 | 2,981,762 |
PNC Financial Services Group | 55,500 | 3,022,530 |
SunTrust Banks, Inc. | 51,400 | 3,713,136 |
US Bancorp. | 177,600 | 5,185,920 |
Wachovia Corp. | 94,900 | 4,707,040 |
Wells Fargo & Co. | 89,900 | 5,536,042 |
| 37,303,139 |
Capital Markets 2.9% |
Bear Stearns Companies, Inc. | 32,300 | 3,357,262 |
Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. | 96,700 | 5,319,467 |
| 8,676,729 |
Diversified Financial Services 7.6% |
Citigroup, Inc. | 195,200 | 9,024,096 |
Freddie Mac | 69,300 | 4,520,439 |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 264,700 | 9,349,204 |
| 22,893,739 |
Insurance 3.2% |
Allstate Corp. | 42,000 | 2,509,500 |
American International Group, Inc. | 85,500 | 4,967,550 |
| Shares
| Value ($) |
| |
Lincoln National Corp. | 49,300 | 2,313,156 |
| 9,790,206 |
Health Care 9.5% |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies 2.0% |
Baxter International, Inc. | 166,100 | 6,162,310 |
Pharmaceuticals 7.5% |
Abbott Laboratories | 105,900 | 5,190,159 |
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | 256,000 | 6,394,880 |
Johnson & Johnson | 47,000 | 3,055,000 |
Pfizer, Inc. | 127,500 | 3,516,450 |
Wyeth | 103,000 | 4,583,500 |
| 22,739,989 |
Industrials 9.0% |
Aerospace & Defense 2.3% |
Honeywell International, Inc. | 190,800 | 6,989,004 |
Commercial Services & Supplies 1.9% |
Avery Dennison Corp. | 75,500 | 3,998,480 |
Pitney Bowes, Inc. | 35,400 | 1,541,670 |
| 5,540,150 |
Electrical Equipment 1.0% |
Emerson Electric Co. | 48,200 | 3,018,766 |
Industrial Conglomerates 3.8% |
General Electric Co. | 220,500 | 7,640,325 |
Textron, Inc. | 51,900 | 3,936,615 |
| 11,576,940 |
Information Technology 18.0% |
Communications Equipment 3.4% |
Cisco Systems, Inc.* | 158,800 | 3,034,668 |
Nokia Oyj (ADR) | 439,600 | 7,314,944 |
| 10,349,612 |
Computers & Peripherals 3.8% |
Hewlett-Packard Co. | 253,797 | 5,966,767 |
International Business Machines Corp. | 75,400 | 5,594,680 |
| 11,561,447 |
IT Consulting & Services 3.2% |
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. | 155,400 | 6,522,138 |
First Data Corp. | 77,000 | 3,090,780 |
| 9,612,918 |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 6.0% |
Applied Materials, Inc. (c) | 284,100 | 4,596,738 |
Intel Corp. | 336,500 | 8,769,190 |
Texas Instruments, Inc. | 168,700 | 4,735,409 |
| 18,101,337 |
Software 1.6% |
Microsoft Corp. | 188,900 | 4,692,276 |
Materials 3.0% |
Chemicals 1.0% |
Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. | 51,600 | 3,111,480 |
| Shares
| Value ($) |
| |
Containers & Packaging 1.5% |
Sonoco Products Co. | 169,800 | 4,499,700 |
Metals & Mining 0.5% |
Alcoa, Inc. | 57,900 | 1,512,927 |
Telecommunication Services 1.6% |
Diversified Telecommunication Services |
SBC Communications, Inc. | 87,300 | 2,073,375 |
Verizon Communications, Inc. | 79,800 | 2,757,090 |
| 4,830,465 |
Utilities 1.3% |
Electric Utilities |
Progress Energy, Inc. | 88,100 | 3,985,644 |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $250,833,992) | 282,372,163 |
| Shares
| Value ($) |
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Securities Lending Collateral 3.9% |
Scudder Daily Assets Fund Institutional, 3.19% (d) (e) (Cost $11,835,575) | 11,835,575 | 11,835,575 |
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Cash Equivalents 6.3% |
Scudder Cash Management QP Trust, 3.14% (b) (Cost $18,994,003) | 18,994,003 | 18,994,003 |
| % of Net Assets | Value ($) |
| |
Total Investment Portfolio (Cost $281,663,570) (a) | 103.5 | 313,201,741 |
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net | (3.5) | (10,666,576) |
Net Assets | 100.0 | 302,535,165 |
Notes to Scudder Large Cap Value Portfolio of Investments |
* Non-income producing security.
(a) The cost for federal income tax purposes was $283,434,191. At June 30, 2005, net realized appreciation for all securities based on tax cost was $29,767,550. This consisted of aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all securities in which there was an excess of value over tax cost of $37,368,516 and aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all securities in which there was an excess of tax cost over value of $7,600,966.
(b) Scudder Cash Management QP Trust is managed by Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc. The rate shown is the annualized seven-day yield at period end.
(c) All or a portion of these securities were on loan (see Notes to Financial Statements). The value of all securities loaned at June 30, 2005 amounted to $11,541,380, which is 3.8% of net assets.
(d) Scudder Daily Assets Fund Institutional, an affiliated fund, is also managed by Deutsche Asset Management, Inc. The rate shown is the annualized seven-day yield at period end.
(e) Represents collateral held in connection with securities lending.
ADR: American Depositary Receipt
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Assets and Liabilities as of June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) |
Assets |
Investments: Investments in securities, at value (cost $250,833,992) — including $11,541,380 of securities loaned | $ 282,372,163 |
Investment in Scudder Daily Assets Fund Institutional (cost $11,835,575)* | 11,835,575 |
Investment in Scudder Cash Management QP Trust (cost $18,994,003) | 18,994,003 |
Total investments in securities, at value (cost $281,663,570) | 313,201,741 |
Cash | 17,936 |
Receivable for investments sold | 1,251,624 |
Dividends receivable | 393,094 |
Interest receivable | 29,299 |
Receivable for Portfolio shares sold | 38,518 |
Other assets | 4,262 |
Total assets | 314,936,474 |
Liabilities |
Payable for Portfolio shares redeemed | 306,281 |
Payable upon return of securities loaned | 11,835,575 |
Accrued management fee | 194,400 |
Other accrued expenses and payables | 65,053 |
Total liabilities | 12,401,309 |
Net assets, at value | $ 302,535,165 |
Net Assets |
Net assets consist of: Undistributed net investment income | $ 2,474,081 |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | 31,538,171 |
Accumulated net realized gain (loss) | (16,234,299) |
Paid-in capital | 284,757,212 |
Net assets, at value | $ 302,535,165 |
Class A Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share ($262,643,056 ÷ 17,259,976 outstanding shares of beneficial interest, $.01 par value, unlimited number of shares authorized) | $ 15.22 |
Class B Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share ($39,892,109 ÷ 2,619,699 outstanding shares of beneficial interest, $.01 par value, unlimited number of shares authorized) | $ 15.23 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Operations for the six months ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) |
Investment Income |
Income: Dividends (net of foreign taxes withheld of $71,052) | $ 3,765,725 |
Interest — Scudder Cash Management QP Trust | 100,488 |
Securities lending income, including income from Scudder Daily Assets Fund Institutional, net of borrower rebates | 26,238 |
Total Income | 3,892,451 |
Expenses: Management fee | 1,140,499 |
Custodian fees | 7,643 |
Distribution service fees (Class B) | 49,923 |
Record keeping fees (Class B) | 25,468 |
Auditing | 22,169 |
Legal | 6,384 |
Trustees' fees and expenses | 3,306 |
Reports to shareholders | 24,440 |
Other | 8,690 |
Total expenses, before expense reductions | 1,288,522 |
Expense reductions | (1,277) |
Total expenses, after expense reductions | 1,287,245 |
Net investment income (loss) | 2,605,206 |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investment Transactions |
Net realized gain (loss) from investments | 10,331,679 |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period on investments | (18,771,577) |
Net gain (loss) on investment transactions | (8,439,898) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | $ (5,834,692) |
* Represents collateral on securities loaned.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) | Year Ended December 31, 2004 |
Operations: Net investment income (loss) | $ 2,605,206 | $ 5,323,805 |
Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions | 10,331,679 | 13,617,082 |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period on investment transactions | (18,771,577) | 9,876,005 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | (5,834,692) | 28,816,892 |
Distributions to shareholders from: Net investment income Class A | (4,761,672) | (4,099,698) |
Class B | (575,737) | (305,336) |
Portfolio share transactions: Class A Proceeds from shares sold | 15,822,882 | 26,091,725 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 4,761,672 | 4,099,698 |
Cost of shares redeemed | (22,123,675) | (40,278,155) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Class A share transactions | (1,539,121) | (10,086,732) |
Class B Proceeds from shares sold | 2,296,571 | 22,917,145 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 575,737 | 305,336 |
Cost of shares redeemed | (1,948,679) | (3,736,209) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Class B share transactions | 923,629 | 19,486,272 |
Increase (decrease) in net assets | (11,787,593) | 33,811,398 |
Net assets at beginning of period | 314,322,758 | 280,511,360 |
Net assets at end of period (including undistributed net investment income of $2,474,081 and $5,206,284, respectively) | $ 302,535,165 | $ 314,322,758 |
Other Information |
Class A Shares outstanding at beginning of period | 17,350,180 | 18,033,776 |
Shares sold | 1,031,188 | 1,766,310 |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | 312,241 | 282,738 |
Shares redeemed | (1,433,633) | (2,732,644) |
Net increase (decrease) in Portfolio shares | (90,204) | (683,596) |
Shares outstanding at end of period | 17,259,976 | 17,350,180 |
Class B Shares outstanding at beginning of period | 2,560,016 | 1,221,656 |
Shares sold | 148,189 | 1,563,652 |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | 37,679 | 21,029 |
Shares redeemed | (126,185) | (246,321) |
Net increase (decrease) in Portfolio shares | 59,683 | 1,338,360 |
Shares outstanding at end of period | 2,619,699 | 2,560,016 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Class A
Years Ended December 31, | 2005a | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000b |
Selected Per Share Data |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 15.79 | $ 14.57 | $ 11.24 | $ 13.40 | $ 13.40 | $ 14.70 |
Income (loss) from investment operations: Net investment income (loss)c | .13 | .27 | .24 | .23 | .23 | .30 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.42) | 1.18 | 3.33 | (2.20) | .01 | 1.40 |
Total from investment operations | (.29) | 1.45 | 3.57 | (1.97) | .24 | 1.70 |
Less distributions from: Net investment income | (.28) | (.23) | (.24) | (.19) | (.24) | (.40) |
Net realized gains on investment transactions | — | — | — | — | — | (2.60) |
Total distributions | (.28) | (.23) | (.24) | (.19) | (.24) | (3.00) |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 15.22 | $ 15.79 | $ 14.57 | $ 11.24 | $ 13.40 | $ 13.40 |
Total Return (%) | (1.84)** | 10.07 | 32.60 | (14.98) | 1.87 | 16.13 |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data |
Net assets, end of period ($ millions) | 263 | 274 | 263 | 215 | 257 | 219 |
Ratio of expenses (%) | .80* | .80 | .80 | .79 | .79 | .80 |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) (%) | 1.76* | 1.84 | 1.94 | 1.84 | 1.75 | 2.55 |
Portfolio turnover rate (%) | 43* | 40 | 58 | 84 | 72 | 56 |
a For the six months ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited).
b On June 18, 2001, the Portfolio implemented a 1 for 10 reverse stock split. Per share information, for the period prior to December 31, 2001, has been restated to reflect the effect of the split. Shareholders received 1 share for every 10 shares owned and net asset value per share increased correspondingly.
c Based on average shares outstanding during the period.
* Annualized
** Not annualized
Class B
Years Ended December 31, | 2005a | 2004 | 2003 | 2002b |
Selected Per Share Data |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 15.77 | $ 14.55 | $ 11.23 | $ 12.77 |
Income (loss) from investment operations: Net investment income (loss)c | .11 | .22 | .18 | .15 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.43) | 1.17 | 3.35 | (1.69) |
Total from investment operations | (.32) | 1.39 | 3.53 | (1.54) |
Less distributions from: Net investment income | (.22) | (.17) | (.21) | — |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 15.23 | $ 15.77 | $ 14.55 | $ 11.23 |
Total Return (%) | (2.03)** | 9.65 | 32.19 | (12.06)** |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data |
Net assets, end of period ($ millions) | 40 | 40 | 18 | .5 |
Ratio of expenses (%) | 1.18* | 1.18 | 1.19 | 1.04* |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) (%) | 1.38* | 1.46 | 1.55 | 2.74* |
Portfolio turnover rate (%) | 43* | 40 | 58 | 84** |
a For the six months ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited).
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.
* Annualized
** Not annualized
Information About Your Portfolio's Expenses |
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Scudder Mercury Large Cap Core Portfolio
As an investor of the Portfolio, you incur two types of costs: ongoing expenses and transaction costs. Ongoing expenses include management fees, distribution and service (12b-1) fees and other Portfolio expenses. Examples of transaction costs include sales charges (loads), redemption fees and account maintenance fees, which are not shown in this section. The following tables are intended to help you understand your ongoing expenses (in dollars) of investing in the Portfolio and to help you compare these expenses with the ongoing expenses of investing in other mutual funds. In the most recent six-month period, the Portfolio limited these expenses; had it not done so, expenses would have been higher. The tables are based on an investment of $1,000 made at the beginning of the six month period ended June 30, 2005.
The tables illustrate your Portfolio's expenses in two ways:
Actual Portfolio Return. This helps you estimate the actual dollar amount of ongoing expenses (but not transaction costs) paid on a $1,000 investment in the Portfolio using the Portfolio's actual return during the period. To estimate the expenses you paid over the period, simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the "Expenses Paid per $1,000" line under the share class you hold.
Hypothetical 5% Portfolio Return. This helps you to compare your Portfolio's ongoing expenses (but not transaction costs) with those of other mutual funds using the Portfolio's actual expense ratio and a hypothetical rate of return of 5% per year before expenses. Examples using a 5% hypothetical Portfolio return may be found in the shareholder reports of other mutual funds. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period.
Please note that the expenses shown in these tables are meant to highlight your ongoing expenses only and do not reflect any transaction costs. The "Expenses Paid per $1,000" line of the tables is useful in comparing ongoing expenses only and will not help you determine the relative total expense of owning different funds. If these transaction costs had been included, your costs would have been higher.
Expenses and Value of a $1,000 Investment for the period ended June 30, 2005 |
Actual Portfolio Return | Class A | Class B |
Beginning Account Value 1/1/05 | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,000.00 |
Ending Account Value 6/30/05 | $ 1,041.50 | $ 1,040.60 |
Expenses Paid per $1,000* | $ 5.06 | $ 6.02 |
Hypothetical 5% Portfolio Return | Class A | Class B |
Beginning Account Value 1/1/05 | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,000.00 |
Ending Account Value 6/30/05 | $ 1,019.84 | $ 1,018.89 |
Expenses Paid per $1,000* | $ 5.01 | $ 5.96 |
* Expenses are equal to the Portfolio's annualized expense ratio for each share class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent six-month period, then divided by 365.
Annualized Expense Ratios | Class A | Class B |
Scudder Variable Series II — Scudder Mercury Large Cap Core Portfolio | 1.00% | 1.19% |
For more information, please refer to the Portfolio's prospectus.
These tables do not 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.
Management Summary June 30, 2005 |
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Scudder Mercury Large Cap Core Portfolio
The portfolio returned 4.15% (Class A shares, unadjusted for contract charges) during the first six months of 2005, while its benchmark, the Russell 1000 Index, rose 0.11%. The portfolio's performance versus the benchmark benefited most from our holdings in the consumer discretionary and health care sectors. Both stock selection and an overweight in energy also fueled performance. On the flip side, stock selection and an overweight in information technology, security selection in consumer staples and an overweight in the consumer discretionary sector hindered return.
During the six-month period, shares of large-cap value companies outperformed large-cap growth stocks. The Russell 1000 Value Index posted a 1.76% gain, versus the 1.72% decline of the Russell 1000 Growth Index. The broad US equity market, as represented by the S&P 500 Index, dipped 0.81% for the period.
Among the portfolio's top 10 holdings, ConocoPhillips in the energy sector was the main driver of outperformance versus the benchmark year to date. UnitedHealth Group Inc. also had a positive impact. Conversely, a small overweight in ExxonMobil Corp. slightly detracted from the relative return.
The portfolio's pro-cyclical bias benefited performance during the period, so we maintain this strategy. Accordingly, the portfolio's largest overweights versus the Russell 1000 Index are in the information technology, energy, health care, materials and consumer discretionary sectors, while its most notable underweights are in financials, consumer staples and industrials.
Bob Doll, CFA, CPA
Lead Portfolio Manager
Tasos Bouloutas Brenda Sklar
Dan Hansen Gregory Brunk
Portfolio Managers
Fund Asset Management L.P. (doing business as Mercury Advisors), Subadvisor to the Portfolio
All performance shown is historical, assumes reinvestment of all dividend and capital gain distributions, 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 than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Please visit scudder.com for the product's most recent month-end performance. 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.
Portfolio returns during the period reflect a fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement. Without this waiver/reimbursement, returns would have been lower.
Risk Considerations
The portfolio is subject to stock market risk. It focuses its investments on certain economic sectors, thereby increasing its vulnerability to any single economic, political or regulatory development. This may result in greater share price volatility. Please read this portfolio's prospectus for specific details regarding its investments and risk profile.
The Russell 1000 Index is an unmanaged capitalization-weighted price-only index composed of the largest-capitalized United States companies whose common stocks are traded in the US. This larger capitalization, market-oriented index is highly correlated with the S&P 500 Index.
The Russell 1000 Growth Index is an unmanaged, capitalization-weighted index which consists of those securities in the Russell 1000 Index with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values.
Russell 1000 Value Index is an unmanaged index which consists of those stocks in the Russell 1000 Index with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted-growth values.
The Standard & Poor's (S&P) 500 Index is an unmanaged 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 reinvestment of all 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 June 30, 2005, and may not come to pass. This information is subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions.
Scudder Mercury Large Cap Core Portfolio
Asset Allocation | 6/30/05 | 12/31/04 |
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Common Stocks | 99% | 99% |
Cash Equivalents | 1% | 1% |
| 100% | 100% |
Sector Diversification (As a % of Common Stocks) | 6/30/05 | 12/31/04 |
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Information Technology | 25% | 24% |
Health Care | 21% | 12% |
Energy | 16% | 11% |
Consumer Discretionary | 14% | 18% |
Financials | 11% | 12% |
Industrials | 6% | 8% |
Utilities | 3% | 3% |
Materials | 3% | 8% |
Consumer Staples | 1% | 4% |
| 100% | 100% |
Asset allocation and sector diversification are subject to change.
For more complete details about the Portfolio's investment portfolio, see page 5. A quarterly Fact Sheet is available upon request. Information concerning portfolio holdings of the Portfolio as of month end will be posted to scudder.com on the 15th of the following month.
Following the Portfolio's fiscal first and third quarter-end, a complete portfolio holdings listing is filed with the SEC on Form N-Q. The form will be available on the SEC's Web site at www.sec.gov, and it also may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the SEC's Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling (800) SEC-0330.
Investment Portfolio June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) |
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Scudder Mercury Large Cap Core Portfolio
| Shares
| Value ($) |
| |
Common Stocks 99.8% |
Consumer Discretionary 14.2% |
Auto Components 0.3% |
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.* | 470 | 7,003 |
Diversified Consumer Services 0.6% |
ITT Educational Services, Inc.* | 280 | 14,958 |
Hotels Restaurants & Leisure 0.8% |
Darden Restaurants, Inc. | 610 | 20,118 |
Household Durables 2.1% |
Lennar Corp. "A" | 425 | 26,966 |
NVR, Inc.* | 30 | 24,300 |
| 51,266 |
Media 0.6% |
Getty Images, Inc.* | 160 | 11,881 |
Omnicom Group, Inc. | 50 | 3,993 |
| 15,874 |
Multiline Retail 2.2% |
J.C. Penney Co., Inc. | 525 | 27,604 |
Nordstrom, Inc. | 405 | 27,528 |
| 55,132 |
Specialty Retail 7.6% |
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. "A" | 385 | 26,450 |
Advance Auto Parts, Inc.* | 295 | 19,042 |
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. | 835 | 25,593 |
AutoZone, Inc.* | 285 | 26,351 |
Circuit City Stores, Inc. | 1,245 | 21,526 |
Michaels Stores, Inc. | 520 | 21,512 |
Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc.* | 360 | 8,276 |
Staples, Inc. | 1,205 | 25,691 |
The Gap, Inc. | 785 | 15,504 |
| 189,945 |
Consumer Staples 1.5% |
Food Products 1.1% |
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. | 1,265 | 27,046 |
Household Products 0.2% |
Procter & Gamble Co. | 100 | 5,275 |
Tobacco 0.2% |
Altria Group, Inc. | 70 | 4,526 |
Energy 15.7% |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels |
Amerada Hess Corp. | 245 | 26,095 |
Anadarko Petroleum Corp. | 375 | 30,806 |
Burlington Resources, Inc. | 535 | 29,554 |
ConocoPhillips | 720 | 41,393 |
Devon Energy Corp. | 625 | 31,675 |
ExxonMobil Corp. | 1,785 | 102,584 |
Kerr-McGee Corp. | 140 | 10,683 |
Marathon Oil Corp. | 20 | 1,067 |
Occidental Petroleum Corp. | 425 | 32,695 |
Sunoco, Inc. | 255 | 28,988 |
Unocal Corp. | 335 | 18,539 |
| Shares
| Value ($) |
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Valero Energy Corp. | 395 | 31,249 |
Williams Companies, Inc. | 350 | 6,650 |
| 391,978 |
Financials 10.9% |
Banks 0.5% |
Bank of America Corp. | 310 | 14,139 |
Capital Markets 1.6% |
Bear Stearns Companies, Inc. | 80 | 8,315 |
Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc. | 325 | 32,266 |
| 40,581 |
Diversified Financial Services 1.1% |
Citigroup, Inc. | 540 | 24,965 |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 60 | 2,119 |
| 27,084 |
Insurance 7.7% |
Allstate Corp. | 570 | 34,058 |
American International Group, Inc. | 40 | 2,328 |
Chubb Corp. | 335 | 28,679 |
MetLife, Inc. | 655 | 29,436 |
Progressive Corp. | 120 | 11,857 |
Prudential Financial, Inc. | 505 | 33,158 |
Safeco Corp. | 465 | 25,268 |
UnumProvident Corp. | 1,045 | 19,145 |
W.R. Berkley Corp. | 227 | 8,099 |
| 192,028 |
Health Care 20.5% |
Biotechnology 1.1% |
Invitrogen Corp.* | 335 | 27,902 |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies 0.9% |
Becton, Dickinson & Co. | 430 | 22,562 |
Health Care Providers & Services 12.9% |
Aetna, Inc. | 385 | 31,886 |
Caremark Rx, Inc.* | 675 | 30,051 |
CIGNA Corp. | 285 | 30,504 |
Express Scripts, Inc.* | 550 | 27,489 |
HCA, Inc. | 535 | 30,318 |
Humana, Inc.* | 665 | 26,427 |
Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings* | 420 | 20,958 |
McKesson Corp. | 665 | 29,785 |
PacifiCare Health Systems, Inc.* | 395 | 28,223 |
Quest Diagnostics, Inc. | 505 | 26,901 |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | 765 | 39,887 |
Universal Health Services, Inc. "B" | 10 | 622 |
| 323,051 |
Pharmaceuticals 5.6% |
Barr Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | 350 | 17,059 |
Johnson & Johnson | 1,005 | 65,325 |
Pfizer, Inc. | 2,060 | 56,815 |
| 139,199 |
| Shares
| Value ($) |
| |
Industrials 6.0% |
Aerospace & Defense 0.8% |
Goodrich Corp. | 135 | 5,529 |
Raytheon Co. | 390 | 15,257 |
| 20,786 |
Electrical Equipment 1.1% |
Rockwell Automation, Inc. | 550 | 26,791 |
Industrial Conglomerates 2.1% |
General Electric Co. | 1,510 | 52,322 |
Road & Rail 2.0% |
CSX Corp. | 570 | 24,316 |
Yellow Roadway Corp.* | 525 | 26,670 |
| 50,986 |
Information Technology 25.2% |
Communications Equipment 1.5% |
Cisco Systems, Inc.* | 165 | 3,153 |
Motorola, Inc. | 1,875 | 34,238 |
| 37,391 |
Computers & Peripherals 6.0% |
Dell, Inc.* | 1,145 | 45,239 |
Hewlett-Packard Co. | 1,685 | 39,614 |
NCR Corp.* | 655 | 23,003 |
QLogic Corp.* | 685 | 21,146 |
Storage Technology Corp.* | 175 | 6,351 |
Western Digital Corp.* | 1,090 | 14,628 |
| 149,981 |
Electronic Equipment & Instruments 0.5% |
Jabil Circuit, Inc.* | 430 | 13,214 |
IT Consulting & Services 2.5% |
CheckFree Corp.* | 530 | 18,052 |
Computer Sciences Corp.* | 140 | 6,118 |
Fiserv, Inc.* | 595 | 25,555 |
Sabre Holdings Corp. | 645 | 12,868 |
| 62,593 |
Office Electronics 0.7% |
Xerox Corp.* | 1,245 | 17,168 |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 3.5% |
Intel Corp. | 1,115 | 29,057 |
Lam Research Corp.* | 785 | 22,718 |
NVIDIA Corp.* | 730 | 19,505 |
Texas Instruments, Inc. | 570 | 16,000 |
| 87,280 |
| Shares
| Value ($) |
| |
Software 10.5% |
Adobe Systems, Inc. | 420 | 12,020 |
Autodesk, Inc. | 715 | 24,575 |
BEA Systems, Inc.* | 3,205 | 28,140 |
BMC Software, Inc.* | 775 | 13,911 |
Citrix Systems, Inc.* | 1,125 | 24,368 |
Computer Associates International, Inc. | 880 | 24,182 |
Intuit, Inc.* | 595 | 26,841 |
McAfee, Inc.* | 1,005 | 26,312 |
Mercury Interactive Corp.* | 645 | 24,742 |
Microsoft Corp. | 935 | 23,225 |
Oracle Corp.* | 2,605 | 34,386 |
| 262,702 |
Materials 2.9% |
Chemicals 2.0% |
Eastman Chemical Co. | 415 | 22,887 |
Monsanto Co. | 445 | 27,977 |
| 50,864 |
Metals & Mining 0.9% |
Nucor Corp. | 490 | 22,354 |
Utilities 2.9% |
Electric Utilities 1.5% |
American Electric Power Co., Inc. | 110 | 4,056 |
Edison International | 645 | 26,155 |
Northeast Utilities | 360 | 7,509 |
| 37,720 |
Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders 1.4% |
Dynegy, Inc. "A"* | 2,170 | 10,546 |
TXU Corp. | 305 | 25,343 |
| 35,889 |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $2,332,886) | 2,497,708 |
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Cash Equivalents 1.0% |
Scudder Cash Management QP Trust, 3.14% (b) (Cost $26,180) | 26,180 | 26,180 |
| % of Net Assets | Value ($) |
| |
Total Investment Portfolio (Cost $2,359,066) (a) | 100.8 | 2,523,888 |
Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.8) | (20,443) |
Net Assets | 100.0 | 2,503,445 |
Notes to Scudder Mercury Large Cap Core Portfolio of Investments |
* Non-income producing security.
(a) The cost for federal income tax purposes was $2,359,066. At June 30, 2005, net realized appreciation for all securities based on tax cost was $164,822. This consisted of aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all securities in which there was an excess of value over tax cost of $200,602 and aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all securities in which there was an excess of tax cost over value of $35,780.
(b) Scudder Cash Management QP Trust is managed by Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc. The rate shown is the annualized seven-day yield at period end.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Assets and Liabilities as of June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) |
Assets |
Investments: Investments in securities, at value (cost $2,332,886) | $ 2,497,708 |
Investment in Scudder Cash Management QP Trust (cost $26,180) | 26,180 |
Total investments in securities, at value (cost $2,359,066) | 2,523,888 |
Cash | 162 |
Receivable for investments sold | 13,044 |
Dividends receivable | 1,917 |
Interest receivable | 261 |
Receivable for Portfolio shares sold | 3,913 |
Due from Advisor | 23,160 |
Total assets | 2,566,345 |
Liabilities |
Payable for investments purchased | 19,708 |
Payable for Portfolio shares redeemed | 5,407 |
Other accrued expenses and payables | 37,785 |
Total liabilities | 62,900 |
Net assets, at value | $ 2,503,445 |
Net Assets |
Net assets consist of: Undistributed net investment income | $ 91 |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | 164,822 |
Accumulated net realized gain (loss) | (39,394) |
Paid-in capital | 2,377,926 |
Net assets, at value | $ 2,503,445 |
Class A Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share ($541,194 ÷ 50,284 outstanding shares of beneficial interest, $.01 par value, unlimited number of shares authorized) | $ 10.76 |
Class B Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share ($1,962,251 ÷ 182,546 outstanding shares of beneficial interest, $.01 par value, unlimited number of shares authorized) | $ 10.75 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Operations for the six months ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) |
Investment Income |
Income: Dividends | $ 10,063 |
Interest — Scudder Cash Management QP Trust | 435 |
Total Income | 10,498 |
Expenses: Management fee | 8,145 |
Custodian and accounting fees | 26,761 |
Distribution service fees (Class B) | 1,608 |
Record keeping fees (Class B) | 529 |
Auditing | 11,341 |
Legal | 2,273 |
Trustees' fees and expenses | 3 |
Reports to shareholders | 1,817 |
Offering cost | 793 |
Other | 460 |
Total expenses, before expense reductions | 53,730 |
Expense reductions | (43,429) |
Total expenses, after expense reductions | 10,301 |
Net investment income (loss) | 197 |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investment Transactions |
Net realized gain (loss) from investments | (38,468) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period on investments | 121,048 |
Net gain (loss) on investment transactions | 82,580 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | $ 82,777 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) | Period Ended December 31, 2004a |
Operations: Net investment income (loss) | $ 197 | $ 1,239 |
Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (38,468) | 6,729 |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period on investment transactions | 121,048 | 43,774 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | 82,777 | 51,742 |
Distributions to shareholders from: Net investment income Class A | (725) | — |
Class B | (1,862) | — |
Net realized gains Class A | (2,250) | — |
Class B | (5,405) | — |
Portfolio share transactions: Class A Proceeds from shares sold | — | 499,964 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 2,975 | — |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Class A share transactions | 2,975 | 499,964 |
Class B Proceeds from shares sold | 879,568 | 1,008,929 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 7,267 | — |
Cost of shares redeemed | (19,118) | (417) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Class B share transactions | 867,717 | 1,008,512 |
Increase (decrease) in net assets | 943,227 | 1,508,476 |
Net assets at beginning of period | 1,560,218 | — |
Net assets at end of period (including undistributed net investment income of $91 and $2,481, respectively) | $ 2,503,445 | $ 1,560,218 |
Other Information |
Class A Shares outstanding at beginning of period | 50,000 | — |
Shares sold | — | 50,000 |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | 284 | — |
Net increase (decrease) in Portfolio shares | 284 | 50,000 |
Shares outstanding at end of period | 50,284 | 50,000 |
Class B Shares outstanding at beginning of period | 100,195 | — |
Shares sold | 83,472 | 100,236 |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | 693 | — |
Shares redeemed | (1,814) | (41) |
Net increase (decrease) in Portfolio shares | 82,351 | 100,195 |
Shares outstanding at end of period | 182,546 | 100,195 |
a For the period from November 15, 2004 (commencement of operations) to December 31, 2004.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Class A
| 2005a | 2004b |
Selected Per Share Data |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 10.39 | $ 10.00 |
Income (loss) from investment operations: Net investment income (loss)c | .01 | .01 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | .43 | .38 |
Total from investment operations | .44 | .39 |
Less distributions from: Net investment income | (.02) | — |
Net realized gains on investment transactions | (.05) | — |
Total distributions | (.07) | — |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 10.76 | $ 10.39 |
Total Return (%)d | 4.15** | 3.90** |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data |
Net assets, end of period ($ millions) | 1 | 1 |
Ratio of expenses before expense reductions (%) | 5.69* | 22.15* |
Ratio of expenses after expense reductions (%) | 1.00* | 1.12* |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) (%) | .16* | .79* |
Portfolio turnover rate (%) | 88* | 104* |
a For the six months ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited).
b For the period from November 15, 2004 (commencement of operations) to December 31, 2004.
c Based on average shares outstanding during the period.
d Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced.
* Annualized ** Not annualized
Class B
| 2005a | 2004b |
Selected Per Share Data |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 10.39 | $ 10.00 |
Income (loss) from investment operations: Net investment income (loss)c | (.00)d | .01 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | .43 | .38 |
Total from investment operations | .43 | .39 |
Less distributions from: Net investment income | (.02) | — |
Net realized gains on investment transactions | (.05) | — |
Total distributions | (.07) | — |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 10.75 | $ 10.39 |
Total Return (%)e | 4.06** | 3.90** |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data |
Net assets, end of period ($ millions) | 2 | 1 |
Ratio of expenses before expense reductions (%) | 6.03* | 22.55* |
Ratio of expenses after expense reductions (%) | 1.19* | 1.11* |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) (%) | (.03)* | .80* |
Portfolio turnover rate (%) | 88* | 104* |
a For the six months ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited).
b For the period from November 15, 2004 (commencement of operations) to December 31, 2004.
c Based on average shares outstanding during the period.
d Amount is less than $.005
e Total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced.
* Annualized ** Not annualized
Information About Your Portfolio's Expenses |
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Scudder Money Market Portfolio
As an investor of the Portfolio, you incur two types of costs: ongoing expenses and transaction costs. Ongoing expenses include management fees, distribution and service (12b-1) fees and other Portfolio expenses. Examples of transaction costs include sales charges (loads), redemption fees and account maintenance fees, which are not shown in this section. The following tables are intended to help you understand your ongoing expenses (in dollars) of investing in the Portfolio and to help you compare these expenses with the ongoing expenses of investing in other mutual funds. The tables are based on an investment of $1,000 made at the beginning of the six-month period ended June 30, 2005.
The tables illustrate your Portfolio's expenses in two ways:
Actual Portfolio Return. This helps you estimate the actual dollar amount of ongoing expenses (but not transaction costs) paid on a $1,000 investment in the Portfolio using the Portfolio's actual return during the period. To estimate the expenses you paid over the period, simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the "Expenses Paid per $1,000" line under the share class you hold.
Hypothetical 5% Portfolio Return. This helps you to compare your Portfolio's ongoing expenses (but not transaction costs) with those of other mutual funds using the Portfolio's actual expense ratio and a hypothetical rate of return of 5% per year before expenses. Examples using a 5% hypothetical Portfolio return may be found in the shareholder reports of other mutual funds. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period.
Please note that the expenses shown in these table is meant to highlight your ongoing expenses only and do not reflect any transaction costs. The "Expenses Paid per $1,000" line of the tables is useful in comparing ongoing expenses only and will not help you determine the relative total expense of owning different funds. If these transaction costs had been included, your costs would have been higher.
Expenses and Value of a $1,000 Investment for the six months ended June 30, 2005 |
Actual Portfolio Return | Class A | Class B |
Beginning Account Value 1/1/05 | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,000.00 |
Ending Account Value 6/30/05 | $ 1,011.30 | $ 1,009.40 |
Expenses Paid per $1,000* | $ 2.54 | $ 4.43 |
Hypothetical 5% Portfolio Return | Class A | Class B |
Beginning Account Value 1/1/05 | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,000.00 |
Ending Account Value 6/30/05 | $ 1,022.27 | $ 1,020.38 |
Expenses Paid per $1,000* | $ 2.56 | $ 4.46 |
* Expenses are equal to the Portfolio's annualized expense ratio for each share class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent six-month period, then divided by 365.
Annualized Expense Ratios | Class A | Class B |
Scudder Variable Series II — Scudder Money Market Portfolio | .51% | .89% |
For more information, please refer to the Portfolio's prospectus.
These tables do not 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.
Management Summary June 30, 2005 |
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Scudder Money Market Portfolio
Short-term interest rates rose steadily during the semiannual period as investors reacted to rising oil prices, increasing signs of inflationary pressure and the continued series of interest rate increases by the US Federal Reserve Board (the Fed). The federal funds rate stood at 3.25% on June 30, 2005, compared with 2.25% six months earlier, following four hikes of 0.25% by the Fed. The federal funds rate is the interest rate banks charge each other for overnight loans and is a closely-watched indicator of US Federal Reserve Board monetary policy. The one-year LIBOR rate, an industry standard for measuring one-year money market rates, stood at a four-year high of 3.90% at the close of the period.
The portfolio provided a total return of 1.13% (Class A shares, unadjusted for contract charges) for the six months ended June 30, 2005, compared with the 1.07% average return for funds in the Lipper Money Market Funds category for the same period. The seven-day current yield for the portfolio was 2.73% as of June 30, 2005.
Our strategy was to keep the portfolio's average maturity relatively short in order to reduce risk, generally limiting our purchases to three-month-maturity issues and shorter. (Shorter-term securities are generally less risky than longer-term securities and are therefore potentially more attractive in a difficult environment.) From time to time, when the market offered more attractive yields at longer maturities, we added some longer-term issues. Overall, we maintain our conservative investment strategy and our insistence on the highest credit quality within the portfolio.
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.
Performance is historical, assumes reinvestment of all dividends, and does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance quoted. Please visit scudder.com for the product's most recent month-end performance. 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 yield quotation more closely reflects the current earnings of the portfolio than the total return quotation. Investment returns will fluctuate.
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 investment and risk profile.
LIBOR, the London Interbank Offered Rate, is the most widely used benchmark or reference rate for short-term interest rates. LIBOR is the rate of interest at which banks borrow funds from other banks, in large volume, in the international market.
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 June 30, 2005, and may not come to pass. This information is subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions.
Scudder Money Market Portfolio
Asset Allocation | 6/30/05 | 12/31/04 |
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Repurchase Agreements | 26% | 8% |
Short-Term Notes | 23% | 22% |
Commercial Paper | 22% | 41% |
Certificates of Deposit and Bank Notes | 16% | 12% |
US Government Sponsored Agencies+ | 10% | 11% |
Funding Agreement | 2% | 3% |
Promissory Notes | 1% | 3% |
| 100% | 100% |
+ Not backed by the full faith and credit of the US Government
Weighted Average Maturity* | | |
Scudder Variable Series II — Money Market Portfolio | 36 days | 30 days |
First Tier Money Fund Average | 36 days | 36 days |
* The Funds are compared to their respective iMoneyNet category: Category includes only non-government retail funds that are not holding any second tier securities. Portfolio Holdings of First Tier funds include U.S. Treasury, U.S. Other, Repos, Time Deposits, Domestic Bank Obligations, Foreign Bank Obligations, First Tier CP, Floating Rate Notes and Asset backed Commercial Paper.
Asset allocation is subject to change.
For more complete details about the Portfolios' holdings, see page 16. A quarterly Fact Sheet is available upon request. Information concerning portfolio holdings of the Portfolio as of month end will be posted to scudder.com on the 15th of the following month.
Following the Portfolio's fiscal first and third quarter-end, a complete portfolio holdings listing is filed with the SEC on Form N-Q. The form will be available on the SEC's Web site at www.sec.gov, and it also may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the SEC's Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling (800) SEC-0330.
Investment Portfolio June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) |
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Scudder Money Market Portfolio
| Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
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Certificates of Deposit and Bank Notes 16.0% |
Bank of The West, 3.1%, 7/1/2005 | 5,000,000 | 5,000,000 |
Barclays Bank PLC, 3.06%, 8/9/2005 | 6,000,000 | 6,000,000 |
Depfa Bank PLC, 3.22%, 2/6/2006 | 3,000,000 | 3,000,000 |
HBOS Treasury Services PLC, 3.8%, 7/10/2006 | 3,000,000 | 3,000,000 |
Societe Generale: | | |
2.955%, 8/8/2005 | 6,000,000 | 6,000,031 |
3.265%, 3/3/2006 | 3,000,000 | 3,000,000 |
Toronto Dominion Bank, 3.75%, 5/16/2006 | 3,000,000 | 2,999,744 |
UniCredito Italiano SpA, 3.8%, 6/15/2006 | 3,000,000 | 3,000,000 |
Wells Fargo Bank NA, 3.1%, 7/8/2005 | 15,000,000 | 15,000,000 |
Total Certificates of Deposit and Bank Notes (Cost $46,999,775) | 46,999,775 |
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Commercial Paper** 21.8% |
Apreco LLC, 3.33%, 8/8/2005 | 14,000,000 | 13,950,938 |
Charta LLC, 3.26%, 8/4/2005 | 14,000,000 | 13,957,028 |
Giro Funding US Corp., 3.13%, 7/8/2005 | 11,000,000 | 10,993,305 |
Kitty Hawk Funding Corp., 3.32%, 7/25/2005 | 8,128,000 | 8,110,064 |
RWE AG, 2.92%, 8/1/2005 | 9,000,000 | 8,977,448 |
Verizon Network Funding Corp., 3.21%, 7/7/2005 | 8,000,000 | 7,995,720 |
Total Commercial Paper (Cost $63,984,503) | 63,984,503 |
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Short-Term Notes 23.2% |
American Honda Finance Corp., 3.404%*, 6/22/2006 | 2,000,000 | 2,000,000 |
Credit Suisse First Boston, 3.38%*, 9/9/2005 | 7,000,000 | 7,000,315 |
Depfa Bank PLC, 3.42%*, 9/15/2005 | 4,000,000 | 4,000,000 |
HSBC Finance Corp., 3.37%*, 8/18/2005 | 12,000,000 | 12,002,091 |
International Business Machines Corp., 3.14%*, 3/8/2006 | 3,000,000 | 2,999,697 |
Kimberly-Clark Corp., 4.5%, 7/30/2005 | 8,000,000 | 8,009,096 |
Links Finance LLC, 3.215%*, 5/22/2006 | 6,000,000 | 5,999,451 |
Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc.: | | |
3.2%*, 5/5/2006 | 3,000,000 | 3,002,039 |
3.471%*, 3/17/2006 | 10,000,000 | 10,005,180 |
| Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
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Morgan Stanley, 3.508%*, 11/15/2005 | 10,000,000 | 10,000,000 |
Skandinaviska Enskila Banken, 3.27%*, 7/18/2006 | 3,000,000 | 3,000,000 |
Total-Short Term Notes (Cost $68,017,869) | 68,017,869 |
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Promissory Note* 1.0% |
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 3.538%, 10/28/2005 (Cost $3,000,000) | 3,000,000 | 3,000,000 |
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Funding Agreement* 2.4% |
New York Life Insurance Co., 3.514%, 9/20/2005 (Cost $7,000,000) | 7,000,000 | 7,000,000 |
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US Government Sponsored Agencies+ 9.5% |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.: | |
3.083%*, 10/7/2005 | 10,000,000 | 10,000,000 |
3.184%*, 11/7/2005 | 5,000,000 | 5,000,000 |
Federal National Mortgage Association: | | |
3.04%*, 9/7/2006 | 3,000,000 | 2,997,354 |
3.05%**, 7/1/2005 | 10,000,000 | 10,000,000 |
Total US Government Sponsored Agencies (Cost $27,997,354) | 27,997,354 |
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Repurchase Agreements 26.2% |
JPMorgan Chase, Inc., 3.43%, dated 6/30/2005, to be repurchased at $24,002,287 on 7/1/2005 (b) | 24,000,000 | 24,000,000 |
Morgan Stanley, 3.4%, dated 6/30/2005, to be repurchased at $51,004,817 on 7/1/2005 (c) | 51,000,000 | 51,000,000 |
State Street Bank and Trust Co., 2.65%, dated 6/30/2005, to be repurchased at $1,913,141 on 7/1/2005 (d) | 1,913,000 | 1,913,000 |
Total Repurchase Agreements (Cost $76,913,000) | 76,913,0000 |
| % of Net Assets | Value ($) |
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Total Investment Portfolio (Cost $293,912,501) (a) | 100.1 | 293,912,501 |
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net | (0.1) | (390,323) |
Net Assets | 100.0 | 293,522,178 |
Notes to Scudder Money Market Portfolio of Investments |
* 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 June 30, 2005.
** Annualized yield at time of purchase; not a coupon rate.
+ Not backed by the full faith and credit of the US Government.
(a) Cost for federal income tax purposes was $293,912,501.
(b) Collateralized by $31,620,461 Federal National Mortgage Association, Principal Only, Zero coupon with various maturities from 7/1/2034 to 2/1/2035 with a value of $24,720,623.
(c) Collateralized by a $52,735,000 Federal National Mortgage Association, with various coupon rates from 2.625-2.81%, and various maturities from 9/28/2006 to 1/9/2007 with a value of $52,421,244.
(d) Collateralized by a $1,940,000 Federal Farm Credit Bank, 2.125% maturing on 8/15/2005 with a value of $1,952,263.
Principal Only (PO) Bonds represent the "principal only" portion of payments on a pool of underlying mortgages or mortgage-backed securities.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Assets and Liabilities as of June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) |
Assets |
Investments: Investments in securities, at amortized cost (cost $216,999,501) | $ 216,999,501 |
Repurchase agreements, at amortized cost (cost $76,913,000) | 76,913,000 |
Total investments in securities, at amortized cost (cost $293,912,501) | 293,912,501 |
Cash | 437 |
Interest receivable | 702,708 |
Receivable for Portfolio shares sold | 42,969 |
Other assets | 5,995 |
Total assets | 294,664,610 |
Liabilities |
Dividends payable | 313,998 |
Payable for Portfolio shares redeemed | 651,009 |
Accrued management fee | 108,327 |
Other accrued expenses and payables | 69,098 |
Total liabilities | 1,142,432 |
Net assets, at value | $ 293,522,178 |
Net Assets |
Net assets consist of: Accumulated distributions in excess of net investment income | (41,483) |
Accumulated net realized gain (loss) | (16) |
Paid-in capital | 293,563,677 |
Net assets, at value | $ 293,522,178 |
Class A Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share ($239,314,521 ÷ 239,347,534 outstanding shares of beneficial interest, $.01 par value, unlimited number of shares authorized) | $ 1.00 |
Class B Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share ($54,207,657 ÷ 54,212,661 outstanding shares of beneficial interest, $.01 par value, unlimited number of shares authorized) | $ 1.00 |
Statement of Operations for the six months ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) |
Investment Income |
Income: Interest | $ 4,298,332 |
Expenses: Management fee | 711,320 |
Custodian fees | 9,399 |
Distribution service fees (Class B) | 65,674 |
Record keeping fees (Class B) | 32,989 |
Auditing | 18,122 |
Legal | 8,358 |
Trustees' fee and expenses | 3,698 |
Reports to shareholders | 34,535 |
Other | 8,478 |
Total expenses, before expense reductions | 892,573 |
Expense reductions | (1,231) |
Total expenses, after expense reductions | 891,342 |
Net investment income (loss) | 3,406,990 |
Net realized gain (loss) from investments | (16) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | $ 3,406,974 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) | Year Ended December 31, 2004 |
Operations: Net investment income | $ 3,406,990 | $ 3,038,989 |
Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (16) | 3,830 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | 3,406,974 | 3,042,819 |
Distributions to shareholders from: Net investment income Class A | (2,910,012) | (2,746,531) |
Class B | (496,383) | (313,926) |
Portfolio share transactions: Class A Proceeds from shares sold | 114,574,572 | 220,350,001 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 2,816,208 | 2,679,083 |
Cost of shares redeemed | (119,350,996) | (308,224,544) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Class A share transactions | (1,960,216) | (85,195,460) |
Class B Proceeds from shares sold | 35,038,325 | 69,563,948 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 473,950 | 295,489 |
Cost of shares redeemed | (34,016,944) | (83,569,264) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Class B share transactions | 1,495,331 | (13,709,827) |
Increase (decrease) in net assets | (464,306) | (98,922,925) |
Net assets at beginning of period | 293,986,484 | 392,909,409 |
Net assets at end of period (including accumulated distributions in excess of net investment income of $41,483 and $42,078, respectively) | $ 293,522,178 | $ 293,986,484 |
Other Information |
Class A Shares outstanding at beginning of period | 241,307,750 | 326,503,210 |
Shares sold | 114,574,572 | 220,350,001 |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | 2,816,208 | 2,679,083 |
Shares redeemed | (119,350,996) | (308,224,544) |
Net increase (decrease) in Portfolio shares | (1,960,216) | (85,195,460) |
Shares outstanding at end of period | 239,347,534 | 241,307,750 |
Class B Shares outstanding at beginning of period | 52,717,331 | 66,427,158 |
Shares sold | 35,038,324 | 69,563,948 |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | 473,950 | 295,489 |
Shares redeemed | (34,016,944) | (83,569,264) |
Net increase (decrease) in Portfolio shares | 1,495,330 | (13,709,827) |
Shares outstanding at end of period | 54,212,661 | 52,717,331 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Class A
Years Ended December 31, | 2005a | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 |
Selected Per Share Data |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 1.000 | $ 1.000 | $ 1.000 | $ 1.000 | $ 1.000 | $ 1.000 |
Income from investment operations: Net investment income | .011 | .009 | .007 | .013 | .037 | .059 |
Total from investment operations | .011 | .009 | .007 | .013 | .037 | .059 |
Less distributions from: Net investment income | (.011) | (.009) | (.007) | (.013) | (.037) | (.059) |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 1.000 | $ 1.000 | $ 1.000 | $ 1.000 | $ 1.000 | $ 1.000 |
Total Return (%) | 1.13** | .91 | .72 | 1.35 | 3.75 | 6.10 |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data |
Net assets, end of period ($ millions) | 239 | 241 | 326 | 570 | 671 | 279 |
Ratio of expenses (%) | .51* | .53 | .54 | .54 | .55 | .58 |
Ratio of net investment income (%) | 2.28* | .88 | .73 | 1.35 | 3.39 | 5.94 |
a For the six months ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited).
* Annualized
** Not annualized
Class B
Years Ended December 31, | 2005a | 2004 | 2003 | 2002b |
Selected Per Share Data |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 1.000 | $ 1.000 | $ 1.000 | $ 1.000 |
Income from investment operations: Net investment income | .009 | .005 | .004 | .007 |
Total from investment operations | .009 | .005 | .004 | .007 |
Less distributions from: Net investment income | (.009) | (.005) | (.004) | (.007) |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 1.000 | $ 1.000 | $ 1.000 | $ 1.000 |
Total Return (%) | .94** | .52 | .42 | .67** |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data |
Net assets, end of period ($ millions) | 54 | 53 | 66 | 3 |
Ratio of expenses before expense reductions (%) | .89* | .91 | .93 | .79* |
Ratio of expenses after expense reductions (%) | .89* | .91 | .92 | .64* |
Ratio of net investment income (%) | 1.90* | .50 | .35 | 1.11* |
a For the six months ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited).
b For the period from July 1, 2002 (commencement of operations of Class B shares) to December 31, 2002.
* Annualized
** Not annualized
Information About Your Portfolio's Expenses |
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Scudder Small Cap Growth Portfolio
As an investor of the Portfolio, you incur two types of costs: ongoing expenses and transaction costs. Ongoing expenses include management fees, distribution and service (12b-1) fees and other Portfolio expenses. Examples of transaction costs include sales charges (loads), redemption fees and account maintenance fees, which are not shown in this section. The following tables are intended to help you understand your ongoing expenses (in dollars) of investing in the Portfolio and to help you compare these expenses with the ongoing expenses of investing in other mutual funds. The tables are based on an investment of $1,000 made at the beginning of the six-month period ended June 30, 2005.
The tables illustrate your Portfolio's expenses in two ways:
Actual Portfolio Return. This helps you estimate the actual dollar amount of ongoing expenses (but not transaction costs) paid on a $1,000 investment in the Portfolio using the Portfolio's actual return during the period. To estimate the expenses you paid over the period, simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the "Expenses Paid per $1,000" line under the share class you hold.
Hypothetical 5% Portfolio Return. This helps you to compare your Portfolio's ongoing expenses (but not transaction costs) with those of other mutual funds using the Portfolio's actual expense ratio and a hypothetical rate of return of 5% per year before expenses. Examples using a 5% hypothetical Portfolio return may be found in the shareholder reports of other mutual funds. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period.
Please note that the expenses shown in these tables are meant to highlight your ongoing expenses only and do not reflect any transaction costs. The "Expenses Paid per $1,000" line of the tables is useful in comparing ongoing expenses only and will not help you determine the relative total expense of owning different funds. If these transaction costs had been included, your costs would have been higher.
Expenses and Value of a $1,000 Investment for the six months ended June 30, 2005 |
Actual Portfolio Return | Class A | Class B |
Beginning Account Value 1/1/05 | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,000.00 |
Ending Account Value 6/30/05 | $ 1,010.30 | $ 1,008.80 |
Expenses Paid per $1,000* | $ 3.54 | $ 5.43 |
Hypothetical 5% Portfolio Return | Class A | Class B |
Beginning Account Value 1/1/05 | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,000.00 |
Ending Account Value 6/30/05 | $ 1,021.27 | $ 1,019.39 |
Expenses Paid per $1,000* | $ 3.56 | $ 5.46 |
* Expenses are equal to the Portfolio's annualized expense ratio for each share class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent six-month period, then divided by 365.
Annualized Expense Ratios | Class A | Class B |
Scudder Variable Series II — Scudder Small Cap Growth Portfolio | .71% | 1.09% |
For more information, please refer to the Portfolio's prospectus.
These tables do not 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.
Management Summary June 30, 2005 |
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Scudder Small Cap Growth Portfolio
During the first quarter of 2005, a strong, low-inflation economic environment favored mid- and large-cap stocks over small caps. In the second quarter, however, mixed economic data suggested that growth may be slowing. Over the six-month period, small caps rebounded during the second quarter from their last place first-quarter finish as surging oil prices led investors to move into smaller, specialized companies.
For its most recent semiannual period, the portfolio returned 1.03% (Class A shares, unadjusted for contract charges), handily outperforming the - -3.58% return of the Russell 2000 Growth Index.
The largest contributor to the portfolio's return over the six-month period was strong stock selection in the health care sector, particularly within the providers and services industry, which includes our holdings in companies dealing with laser vision-correction and managed care. Positive stock selection within consumer discretionary and information technology also helped returns. The portfolio benefited from an overweight in the consumer discretionary sector and underweight in materials during the period. Based on significantly higher oil prices, energy was the strongest-performing sector in the Russell 2000 Growth Index by a wide margin. However, our stock selection within energy detracted from performance. Going forward, we are optimistic that the portfolio is suitably positioned given the current market environment.
Samuel A. Dedio
Robert S. Janis
Co-Lead Portfolio Managers
Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc.
All performance shown is historical, assumes reinvestment of all dividend and capital gain distributions, 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 than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Please visit scudder.com for the product's most recent month-end performance. 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, 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, stocks of small companies involve greater risk than securities of larger, more-established companies, as they often have limited product lines, markets or financial resources and may be subject to more erratic and abrupt market movements. Finally, derivatives may be more volatile and less liquid than traditional securities and the portfolio could suffer losses on its derivatives positions. Please read this portofolio's prospectus for specific details regarding this product's investments and risk profile.
The Russell 2000 Growth Index is an unmanaged index (with no defined investment objective) of those securities in the Russell 2000 Index with a higher price-to-book ratio and higher forecasted growth values. Index returns assume reinvestment of all 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 June 30, 2005, and may not come to pass. This information is subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions.
Scudder Small Cap Growth Portfolio
Asset Allocation (Excludes Security Lending Collateral) | 6/30/05 | 12/31/04 |
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Common Stocks | 99% | 97% |
Cash Equivalents | 1% | 3% |
| 100% | 100% |
Sector Diversification (As a % of Common Stocks) | 6/30/05 | 12/31/04 |
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Health Care | 28% | 24% |
Information Technology | 23% | 29% |
Consumer Discretionary | 22% | 22% |
Industrials | 9% | 8% |
Financials | 7% | 8% |
Energy | 7% | 3% |
Consumer Staples | 3% | 5% |
Telecommunication Services | 1% | — |
Materials | — | 1% |
| 100% | 100% |
Asset allocation and sector diversification are subject to change.
For more complete details about the Portfolio's investment portfolio, see page 24. A quarterly Fact Sheet is available upon request. Information concerning portfolio holdings of the Portfolio as of month end will be posted to scudder.com on the 15th of the following month.
Following the Portfolio's fiscal first and third quarter-end, a complete portfolio holdings listing is filed with the SEC on Form N-Q. The form will be available on the SEC's Web site at www.sec.gov, and it also may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the SEC's Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling (800) SEC-0330.
Investment Portfolio June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) |
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Scudder Small Cap Growth Portfolio
| Shares
| Value ($) |
| |
Common Stocks 99.1% |
Consumer Discretionary 21.6% |
Hotels Restaurants & Leisure 7.4% |
Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc.* (d) | 96,100 | 2,998,320 |
P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Inc.* | 105,800 | 6,240,084 |
RARE Hospitality International, Inc.* | 198,350 | 6,043,724 |
Shuffle Master, Inc.* (d) | 182,700 | 5,121,081 |
| 20,403,209 |
Media 2.0% |
Lions Gate Entertainment Corp.* (d) | 540,800 | 5,548,608 |
Specialty Retail 9.0% |
A.C. Moore Arts & Crafts, Inc.* | 183,700 | 5,806,757 |
Aeropostale, Inc.* | 213,400 | 7,170,240 |
Hot Topic, Inc.* | 319,500 | 6,108,840 |
Kenneth Cole Productions, Inc. "A" | 177,700 | 5,530,024 |
| 24,615,861 |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods 3.2% |
Gildan Activewear, Inc. "A"* | 217,200 | 5,723,220 |
The Warnaco Group, Inc.* | 136,000 | 3,162,000 |
| 8,885,220 |
Consumer Staples 2.9% |
Household Products |
Jarden Corp.* | 146,300 | 7,888,496 |
Energy 7.3% |
Energy Equipment & Services 3.8% |
Grey Wolf, Inc.* | 876,500 | 6,494,865 |
Universal Compression Holdings, Inc.* | 112,400 | 4,073,376 |
| 10,568,241 |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 3.5% |
Bill Barrett Corp.* | 130,600 | 3,863,148 |
Bois d'Arc Energy, Inc.* | 58,400 | 861,400 |
Comstock Resources, Inc.* | 187,500 | 4,741,875 |
| 9,466,423 |
Financials 7.5% |
Banks 4.0% |
PrivateBancorp, Inc. (d) | 120,800 | 4,273,904 |
Signature Bank* | 136,700 | 3,335,480 |
Texas Capital Bancshares, Inc.* | 175,500 | 3,464,370 |
| 11,073,754 |
Diversified Financial Services 2.3% |
Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.* (d) | 92,000 | 6,286,360 |
Insurance 1.2% |
KMG America Corp.* | 345,000 | 3,429,300 |
Health Care 27.6% |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies 6.0% |
American Medical Systems Holdings, Inc.* | 246,800 | 5,096,420 |
ArthroCare Corp.* (d) | 159,200 | 5,562,448 |
Hologic, Inc.* | 10,100 | 401,475 |
| Shares
| Value ($) |
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Wright Medical Group, Inc.* | 205,300 | 5,481,510 |
| 16,541,853 |
Health Care Providers & Services 21.6% |
Amedisys, Inc.* (d) | 170,900 | 6,285,702 |
American Healthways, Inc.* (d) | 146,200 | 6,179,874 |
AMERIGROUP Corp.* | 146,700 | 5,897,340 |
AmSurg Corp.* | 149,300 | 4,134,117 |
Centene Corp.* | 304,800 | 10,235,184 |
Chemed Corp. | 96,500 | 3,944,920 |
HealthExtras, Inc.* | 178,900 | 3,590,523 |
LCA-Vision, Inc. (d) | 143,500 | 6,954,010 |
Psychiatric Solutions, Inc.* | 135,800 | 6,614,818 |
United Surgical Partners International, Inc.* | 111,700 | 5,817,336 |
| 59,653,824 |
Industrials 8.7% |
Commercial Services & Supplies 0.6% |
Morningstar, Inc.* (d) | 62,300 | 1,753,745 |
Construction & Engineering 1.3% |
Dycom Industries, Inc.* | 182,900 | 3,623,249 |
Machinery 3.2% |
Actuant Corp. "A"* | 92,600 | 4,439,244 |
Watts Water Technologies, Inc. "A" | 127,000 | 4,253,230 |
| 8,692,474 |
Road & Rail 0.9% |
Heartland Express, Inc. | 130,946 | 2,544,281 |
Transportation Infrastructure 2.7% |
Greenbrier Companies, Inc. | 96,600 | 2,617,860 |
Overnite Corp. | 111,300 | 4,783,674 |
| 7,401,534 |
Information Technology 22.5% |
Communications Equipment 2.6% |
ADTRAN, Inc. | 120,200 | 2,979,758 |
Foundry Networks, Inc.* | 493,900 | 4,262,357 |
| 7,242,115 |
Electronic Equipment & Instruments 1.8% |
National Instruments Corp. | 229,500 | 4,865,400 |
Internet Software & Services 5.7% |
Digital River, Inc.* (d) | 194,500 | 6,175,375 |
j2 Global Communications, Inc.* (d) | 134,800 | 4,642,512 |
Websense, Inc.* | 101,100 | 4,857,855 |
| 15,675,742 |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 6.8% |
Emulex Corp.* | 323,100 | 5,899,806 |
FormFactor, Inc.* | 154,000 | 4,068,680 |
Power Integrations, Inc.* | 166,800 | 3,597,876 |
Tessera Technologies, Inc.* | 151,500 | 5,061,615 |
| 18,627,977 |
Software 5.6% |
Hyperion Solutions Corp.* | 121,500 | 4,889,160 |
Kronos, Inc.* | 100,300 | 4,051,117 |
| Shares
| Value ($) |
| |
THQ, Inc.* | 225,400 | 6,597,458 |
| 15,537,735 |
Telecommunication Services 1.0% |
Diversified Telecommunication Services |
NeuStar, Inc. "A"* | 109,000 | 2,790,400 |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $227,042,693) | 273,115,801 |
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Preferred Stocks 0.0% |
Convergent Networks, Inc. "D"* (c) | 113,149 | 10,183 |
FusionOne "D"* (c) | 230,203 | 7,367 |
Total Preferred Stocks (Cost $1,250,002) | 17,550 |
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| Shares
| Value ($) |
| |
Securities Lending Collateral 14.2% |
Scudder Daily Assets Fund Institutional, 3.19%, (e) (f) (Cost $39,096,475) | 39,096,475 | 39,096,475 |
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Cash Equivalents 1.2% |
Scudder Cash Management QP Trust, 3.14% (b) (Cost $3,311,966) | 3,311,966 | 3,311,966 |
| % of Net Assets | Value ($) |
| |
Total Investment Portfolio (Cost $270,701,136) (a) | 114.5 | 315,541,792 |
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net | (14.5) | (40,010,572) |
Net Assets | 100.0 | 275,531,220 |
Notes to Scudder Small Cap Growth Portfolio of Investments |
* Non-income producing security.
(a) The cost for federal income tax purposes was $270,701,136. At June 30, 2005, net unrealized appreciation for all securities based on tax cost was $44,840,656. This consisted of aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all securities in which there was an excess of value over tax cost of $50,898,425 and aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all securities in which there was an excess of tax cost over value of $6,057,769.
(b) Scudder Cash Management QP Trust is managed by Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc. The rate shown is the annualized seven-day yield at period end.
(c) The Portfolio may purchase securities that are subject to legal or contractual restrictions on resale ("restricted securities"). Restricted securities are securities which have not been registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act of 1933. The Portfolio may be unable to sell a restricted security and it may be more difficult to determine a market value for a restricted security. Moreover, if adverse market conditions were to develop during the period between the Portfolio's decision to sell a restricted security and the point at which the Portfolio is permitted or able to sell such a security, the Portfolio might obtain a price less favorable than the price that prevailed when it decided to sell. This investment practice, therefore, could have the effect of increasing the level of illiquidity of the Portfolio.
Schedule of Restricted Securities | | | | |
Securities | Acquisition Dates | Acquisition Cost ($) | Value ($) | Value as % of Net Assets |
Convergent Networks, Inc. "D" | June 2003 | — | 10,183 | .003 |
FusionOne "D" | October 2000 | 1,250,002 | 7,367 | .003 |
Total Restricted Securities | | | 17,550 | .006 |
(d) All or a portion of these securities were on loan (see Notes to Financials Statements). The value of all securities loaned at June 30, 2005 amounted to $38,132,626, which is 13.8% of net assets.
(e) Scudder 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.
(f) Represents collateral held in connection with securities lending.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Assets and Liabilities as of June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) |
Assets |
Investments: Investments in securities, at value (cost $228,292,695) — including $38,132,626 of securities loaned | $ 273,133,351 |
Investment in Scudder Daily Assets Fund Institutional (cost $39,096,475)* | 39,096,475 |
Investment in Scudder Cash Management QP Trust (cost $3,311,966) | 3,311,966 |
Total investments in securities, at value (cost $270,701,136) | 315,541,792 |
Receivable for investments sold | 3,025,861 |
Dividends receivable | 2,597 |
Interest receivable | 28,754 |
Receivable for Portfolio shares sold | 3,802 |
Other assets | 6,271 |
Total assets | 318,609,077 |
Liabilities |
Payable for investments purchased | 3,548,107 |
Payable upon return of securities loaned | 39,096,475 |
Payable for Portfolio shares redeemed | 224,592 |
Accrued management fee | 147,894 |
Other accrued expenses and payables | 60,789 |
Total liabilities | 43,077,857 |
Net assets, at value | $ 275,531,220 |
Net Assets |
Net assets consist of: Accumulated net investment loss | (635,473) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | 44,840,656 |
Accumulated net realized gain (loss) | (125,408,519) |
Paid-in capital | 356,734,556 |
Net assets, at value | $ 275,531,220 |
Class A Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share ($238,601,751 ÷ 18,754,190 outstanding shares of beneficial interest, $.01 par value, unlimited number of shares authorized) | $ 12.72 |
Class B Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share ($36,929,469 ÷ 2,932,802 outstanding shares of beneficial interest, $.01 par value, unlimited number of shares authorized) | $ 12.59 |
* Represents collateral on securities loaned.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Operations for the six months ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) |
Investment Income |
Income: Dividends | $ 138,604 |
Securities lending income, including income from Scudder Daily Assets Fund Institutional, net of borrower rebates | 49,117 |
Interest — Scudder Cash Management QP Trust | 83,425 |
Total Income | 271,146 |
Expenses: Management fee | 775,666 |
Custodian fees | 9,212 |
Distribution service fees (Class B) | 37,559 |
Record keeping fees (Class B) | 19,036 |
Auditing | 27,040 |
Legal | 6,996 |
Trustees' fees and expenses | 1,866 |
Reports to shareholders | 20,112 |
Other | 8,383 |
Total expenses, before expense reductions | 905,870 |
Expense reductions | (1,104) |
Total expenses, after expense reductions | 904,766 |
Net investment income (loss) | (633,620) |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investment Transactions |
Net realized gain (loss) from investments | 11,094,936 |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period on investments | (3,838,457) |
Net gain (loss) on investment transactions | 7,256,479 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | $ 6,622,859 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) | Year Ended December 31, 2004 |
Operations: Net investment income (loss) | $ (633,620) | $ (1,143,378) |
Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions | 11,094,936 | 9,898,921 |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period on investment transactions | (3,838,457) | 14,522,914 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | 6,622,859 | 23,278,457 |
Portfolio share transactions: Class A Proceeds from shares sold | 10,724,878 | 41,819,691 |
Net assets acquired in tax free reorganization | 37,649,364 | — |
Cost of shares redeemed | (25,704,052) | (62,320,969) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Class A share transactions | 22,670,190 | (20,501,278) |
Class B Proceeds from shares sold | 9,423,065 | 11,462,792 |
Net assets acquired in tax free reorganization | 7,786,470 | — |
Cost of shares redeemed | (9,377,228) | (1,207,862) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Class B share transactions | 7,832,307 | 10,254,930 |
Increase (decrease) in net assets | 37,125,356 | 13,032,109 |
Net assets at beginning of period | 238,405,864 | 225,373,755 |
Net assets at end of period (including accumulated net investment loss of $635,473 and $1,853, respectively) | $ 275,531,220 | $ 238,405,864 |
Other Information |
Class A Shares outstanding at beginning of period | 16,708,714 | 18,522,593 |
Shares sold | 876,372 | 3,534,946 |
Shares issued in tax free reorganization | 3,256,621 | — |
Shares redeemed | (2,087,517) | (5,348,825) |
Net increase (decrease) in Portfolio shares | 2,045,476 | (1,813,879) |
Shares outstanding at end of period | 18,754,190 | 16,708,714 |
Class B Shares outstanding at beginning of period | 2,250,352 | 1,358,975 |
Shares sold | 813,391 | 996,848 |
Shares issued in tax free reorganization | 680,062 | — |
Shares redeemed | (811,003) | (105,471) |
Net increase (decrease) in Portfolio shares | 682,450 | 891,377 |
Shares outstanding at end of period | 2,932,802 | 2,250,352 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Class A
Years Ended December 31, | 2005a | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000b |
Selected Per Share Data |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 12.59 | $ 11.34 | $ 8.53 | $ 12.80 | $ 21.64 | $ 26.54 |
Income (loss) from investment operations: Net investment income (loss)c | (.03) | (.05) | (.04) | (.02) | (.02) | (.09) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | .16 | 1.30 | 2.85 | (4.25) | (6.27) | (2.01) |
Total from investment operations | .13 | 1.25 | 2.81 | (4.27) | (6.29) | (2.10) |
Less distributions from: Net realized gains on investment transactions | — | — | — | — | (2.52) | (2.80) |
Return of capital | — | — | — | — | (.03) | — |
Total distributions | — | — | — | — | (2.55) | (2.80) |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 12.72 | $ 12.59 | $ 11.34 | $ 8.53 | $ 12.80 | $ 21.64 |
Total Return (%) | 1.03** | 11.02 | 32.94 | (33.36) | (28.91) | (10.71) |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data |
Net assets, end of period ($ millions) | 239 | 210 | 210 | 154 | 232 | 301 |
Ratio of expenses (%) | .71* | .71 | .69 | .71 | .68 | .72 |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) (%) | (.48)* | (.47) | (.41) | (.24) | (.12) | (.34) |
Portfolio turnover rate (%) | 97* | 117 | 123 | 68 | 143 | 124 |
a For the six months ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited).
b On June 18, 2001, the Portfolio implemented a 1 for 10 reverse stock split. Per share information, for the periods prior to December 31, 2001, has been restated to reflect the effect of the split. Shareholders received 1 share for every 10 shares owned and net asset value per share increased correspondingly.
c Based on average shares outstanding during the period.
* Annualized
** Not annualized
Class B
Years Ended December 31, | 2005a | 2004 | 2003 | 2002b |
Selected Per Share Data |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 12.48 | $ 11.29 | $ 8.52 | $ 9.39 |
Income (loss) from investment operations: Net investment income (loss)c | (.05) | (.10) | (.09) | (.02) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | .16 | 1.29 | 2.86 | (.85) |
Total from investment operations | .11 | 1.19 | 2.77 | (.87) |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 12.59 | $ 12.48 | $ 11.29 | $ 8.52 |
Total Return (%) | .88** | 10.54 | 32.51 | (9.27)** |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data |
Net assets, end of period ($ millions) | 37 | 28 | 15 | .5 |
Ratio of expenses before expense reductions (%) | 1.09* | 1.10 | 1.08 | .96* |
Ratio of expenses after expense reductions (%) | 1.09* | 1.09 | 1.08 | .96* |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) (%) | (.86)* | (.85) | (.80) | (.39)* |
Portfolio turnover rate (%) | 97* | 117 | 123 | 68 |
a For the six months ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited).
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.
* Annualized
** Not annualized
Information About Your Portfolio's Expenses |
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Scudder Strategic Income Portfolio
As an investor of the Portfolio, you incur two types of costs: ongoing expenses and transaction costs. Ongoing expenses include management fees, distribution and service (12b-1) fees and other Portfolio expenses. Examples of transaction costs include sales charges (loads), redemption fees and account maintenance fees, which are not shown in this section. The following tables are intended to help you understand your ongoing expenses (in dollars) of investing in the Portfolio and to help you compare these expenses with the ongoing expenses of investing in other mutual funds. The tables are based on an investment of $1,000 made at the beginning of the six-month period ended June 30, 2005.
The tables illustrate your Portfolio's expenses in two ways:
Actual Portfolio Return. This helps you estimate the actual dollar amount of ongoing expenses (but not transaction costs) paid on a $1,000 investment in the Portfolio using the Portfolio's actual return during the period. To estimate the expenses you paid over the period, simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the "Expenses Paid per $1,000" line under the share class you hold.
Hypothetical 5% Portfolio Return. This helps you to compare your Portfolio's ongoing expenses (but not transaction costs) with those of other mutual funds using the Portfolio's actual expense ratio and a hypothetical rate of return of 5% per year before expenses. Examples using a 5% hypothetical Portfolio return may be found in the shareholder reports of other mutual funds. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period.
Please note that the expenses shown in these tables are meant to highlight your ongoing expenses only and do not reflect any transaction costs. The "Expenses Paid per $1,000" line of the tables is useful in comparing ongoing expenses only and will not help you determine the relative total expense of owning different funds. If these transaction costs had been included, your costs would have been higher.
Expenses and Value of a $1,000 Investment for the six months ended June 30, 2005 |
Actual Portfolio Return | Class A | Class B |
Beginning Account Value 1/1/05 | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,000.00 |
Ending Account Value 6/30/05 | $ 1,014.00 | $ 1,012.10 |
Expenses Paid per $1,000* | $ 4.19 | $ 6.04 |
Hypothetical 5% Portfolio Return | Class A | Class B |
Beginning Account Value 1/1/05 | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,000.00 |
Ending Account Value 6/30/05 | $ 1,020.63 | $ 1,018.79 |
Expenses Paid per $1,000* | $ 4.21 | $ 6.06 |
* Expenses are equal to the Portfolio's annualized expense ratio for each share class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent six-month period, then divided by 365.
Annualized Expense Ratios | Class A | Class B |
Scudder Variable Series II — Scudder Strategic Income Portfolio | .84% | 1.21% |
For more information, please refer to the Portfolio's prospectus.
These tables do not 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.
Management Summary June 30, 2005 |
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Scudder Strategic Income Portfolio
The bond markets began to show more volatility over the past six months. In March and April, high-yield issues in particular were affected by a combination of rich valuations, the US Federal Reserve Board's (the Fed) continuing hikes of short rates, and uncertainty over downgrades to high-yield status for GM and Ford. As the auto picture gained clarity in May, and the economic backdrop in the United States continued to evidence moderate, stable growth, the high-yield sector recovered. Emerging markets debt did not experience as much stress and showed better returns for the period than the high-yield sector.
For the six-month period ended June 30, 2005, the portfolio posted a 1.40% total return (Class A shares, unadjusted for contract charges). This compares with the portfolio benchmarks' returns of 5.52% for the JP Morgan Emerging Markets Bond Plus Index, 1.22% for the Merrill Lynch High Yield Master Index, 3.20% for the Lehman Brothers US Treasury Index and -3.97% for the Citigroup World Government Bond Index.
During the six months, we modestly decreased our exposure to high-yield and emerging markets bonds in view of the narrower yield advantage they provide following a period of strong performance. In addition to the high-yield and emerging markets sectors, a significant portion of the portfolio is invested in high-quality sovereign, agency and provincial bonds. These include US Treasury bonds, as well as debt of the United Kingdom, countries within the European Union and yen-denominated bonds. While our allocation to emerging markets helped returns, our high yield and global government positioning held back overall portfolio performance.
Jan Faller, CFA
Lead Manager
Andrew P. Cestone Brett Diment
Sean P. McCaffrey, CFA Edwin Gutierrez
Portfolio Managers Portfolio Managers
Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc. Deutsche Asset Management Investment Services Ltd.
All performance shown is historical, assumes reinvestment of all dividend and capital gain distributions, 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 than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Please visit scudder.com for the product's most recent month-end performance. 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 invests in individual bonds whose yields and market values fluctuate so that your investment may be worth more or less than its original cost. Bond investments are subject to interest-rate risk such that when interest rates rise, the prices of the bonds, and thus the value of the bond fund, can decline and the investor can lose principal value. Additionally, investments by the portfolio in lower-rated bonds present greater risk to principal and income than investments in higher-quality securities. Finally, investing in foreign securities presents certain unique risks not associated with domestic investments, such as currency fluctuation, political and economic changes and market risks. 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 JP Morgan Emerging Markets Bond Plus Index is an unmanaged foreign securities index of US dollar and other external-currency-denominated Brady bonds, loans, Eurobonds and local market debt instruments traded in emerging markets.
The Merrill Lynch High Yield Master Index is an unmanaged index which tracks the performance of below-investment-grade US dollar-denominated corporate bonds publicly issued in the United States domestic market.
The Lehman Brothers US Treasury Index is an unmanaged index reflecting the performance of all public obligations and does not focus on one particular segment of the Treasury market.
The Citigroup World Government Bond Index (formerly known as Salomon Smith Barney World Government Bond Index) is an unmanaged index comprised of government bonds from 18 developed countries, including the US, with maturities greater than one year.
Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike portfolio returns, do not reflect fees or expenses. It is not possible to invest directly into an index.
Portfolio management market commentary is as of June 30, 2005, and may not come to pass. This information is subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions.
Scudder Strategic Income Portfolio
Asset Allocation (Excludes Securities Lending Collateral) | 6/30/05 | 12/31/04 |
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Corporate Bonds | 35% | 40% |
Foreign Bonds — US$ Denominated | 22% | 21% |
Foreign Bonds — Non US$ Denominated | 18% | 19% |
US Government Backed | 14% | 13% |
Cash Equivalents | 8% | 2% |
US Government Sponsored Agencies | 3% | 4% |
Other | — | 1% |
| 100% | 100% |
Quality (Excludes Securities Lending Collateral) | 6/30/05 | 12/31/04 |
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AAA* | 27% | 30% |
AA | 1% | 2% |
A | 3% | 4% |
BBB | 7% | 5% |
BB | 16% | 16% |
B | 26% | 31% |
CCC | 5% | 6% |
Below CC | — | 1% |
Not rated | 15% | 5% |
| 100% | 100% |
* Includes cash equivalents
Interest Rate Sensitivity | 6/30/05 | 12/31/04 |
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Average maturity | 7.9 years | 7.5 years |
Average duration | 5.6 years | 5.4 years |
Asset allocation, quality and interest rate sensitivity are subject to change.
The quality ratings represent the lower of Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's") or Standard & Poor's Corporation ("S&P") credit ratings. The ratings of Moody's and S&P represent their opinions as to the quality of the securities they rate. Ratings are relative and subjective and are not absolute standards of quality. The Fund's credit quality does not remove market risk.
For more complete details about the Portfolio's investment portfolio, see page 34. A quarterly Fact Sheet is available upon request. Information concerning portfolio holdings of the Portfolio as of month end will be posted to scudder.com on the 15th of the following month.
Following the Portfolio's fiscal first and third quarter-end, a complete portfolio holdings listing is filed with the SEC on Form N-Q. The form will be available on the SEC's Web site at www.sec.gov, and it also may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the SEC's Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling (800) SEC-0330.
Investment Portfolio June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) |
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Scudder Strategic Income Portfolio
| Principal Amount ($)(c) | Value ($) |
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Corporate Bonds 33.5% |
Consumer Discretionary 7.7% |
155 East Tropicana LLC/Finance, 144A, 8.75%, 4/1/2012 (e) | 65,000 | 63,213 |
Adesa, Inc., 7.625%, 6/15/2012 | 35,000 | 35,525 |
AMC Entertainment, Inc., 8.0%, 3/1/2014 (e) | 160,000 | 142,000 |
AutoNation, Inc., 9.0%, 8/1/2008 | 55,000 | 60,088 |
Aztar Corp., 7.875%, 6/15/2014 (e) | 155,000 | 163,912 |
Bally Total Fitness Holdings Corp., 10.5%, 7/15/2011 (e) | 35,000 | 34,956 |
Cablevision Systems New York Group, Series B, 7.89%**, 4/1/2009 (e) | 55,000 | 55,138 |
Caesars Entertainment, Inc.: | | |
8.875%, 9/15/2008 | 50,000 | 55,813 |
9.375%, 2/15/2007 | 30,000 | 32,250 |
Charter Communications Holdings LLC: Step-up Coupon 0% to 5/15/2006, 11.75% to 5/15/2011 | 110,000 | 72,875 |
9.625%, 11/15/2009 (e) | 175,000 | 130,813 |
10.25%, 9/15/2010 | 330,000 | 333,712 |
Cooper-Standard Automotive, Inc., 8.375%, 12/15/2014 (e) | 115,000 | 90,850 |
CSC Holdings, Inc.: | | |
7.25%, 7/15/2008 | 40,000 | 40,100 |
7.875%, 12/15/2007 | 160,000 | 165,200 |
Dex Media East LLC/Financial, 12.125%, 11/15/2012 | 426,000 | 510,135 |
Dura Operating Corp.: | | |
Series B, 8.625%, 4/15/2012 (e) | 60,000 | 54,000 |
Series B, 9.0%, 5/1/2009 EUR | 20,000 | 16,700 |
EchoStar DBS Corp., 6.625%, 10/1/2014 | 30,000 | 29,625 |
Foot Locker, Inc., 8.5%, 1/15/2022 | 80,000 | 87,800 |
Ford Motor Co., 7.45%, 7/16/2031 | 15,000 | 12,522 |
Gregg Appliances, Inc., 144A, 9.0%, 2/1/2013 | 60,000 | 56,250 |
Interep National Radio Sales, Inc., Series B, 10.0%, 7/1/2008 (e) | 80,000 | 66,500 |
ITT Corp., 7.375%, 11/15/2015 | 85,000 | 94,563 |
Jacobs Entertainment, Inc.: | | |
11.875%, 2/1/2009 | 205,000 | 221,144 |
144A, 11.875%, 2/1/2009 | 70,000 | 75,512 |
Levi Strauss & Co., 7.73%**, 4/1/2012 | 50,000 | 47,250 |
Mediacom LLC, 9.5%, 1/15/2013 (e) | 125,000 | 124,687 |
MGM MIRAGE: | | |
8.375%, 2/1/2011 (e) | 200,000 | 218,000 |
9.75%, 6/1/2007 | 65,000 | 70,444 |
MTR Gaming Group, Inc., Series B, 9.75%, 4/1/2010 | 40,000 | 43,400 |
NCL Corp., 144A, 11.625%, 7/15/2005 | 110,000 | 115,775 |
Norcraft Holdings/Capital, Step-up Coupon, 0% to 9/1/2008, 9.75% to 9/1/2012 | 155,000 | 106,950 |
| Principal Amount ($)(c) | Value ($) |
| |
Paxson Communications Corp.: | | |
Step-up Coupon, 0% to 1/15/2006, 12.25% to 1/15/2009 (e) | 50,000 | 46,750 |
10.75%, 7/15/2008 (e) | 40,000 | 39,400 |
Petro Stopping Centers, 9.0%, 2/15/2012 | 160,000 | 160,800 |
Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc., 8.75%, 10/1/2013 | 85,000 | 90,100 |
Premier Entertainment Biloxi LLC/Finance, 10.75%, 2/1/2012 | 130,000 | 126,100 |
PRIMEDIA, Inc.: | | |
8.638%**, 5/15/2010 | 155,000 | 161,975 |
8.875%, 5/15/2011 | 145,000 | 151,887 |
Renaissance Media Group LLC, 10.0%, 4/15/2008 | 85,000 | 84,150 |
Resorts International Hotel & Casino, Inc., 11.5%, 3/15/2009 | 160,000 | 182,200 |
Restaurant Co., 11.25%, 5/15/2008 | 118,709 | 118,709 |
Schuler Homes, Inc., 10.5%, 7/15/2011 | 220,000 | 242,550 |
Simmons Bedding Co.: | | |
144A, Step-up Coupon, 0% to 12/15/2009, 10.0% to 12/15/2014 | 220,000 | 99,000 |
7.875%, 1/15/2014 (e) | 45,000 | 38,700 |
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc.: | | |
8.0%, 3/15/2012 | 190,000 | 194,750 |
8.75%, 12/15/2011 | 210,000 | 220,500 |
Sonic Automotive, Inc., Series B, 8.625%, 8/15/2013 | 60,000 | 60,600 |
Toys "R" Us, Inc., 7.375%, 10/15/2018 | 110,000 | 89,100 |
Trump Entertainment Resorts, Inc., 8.5%, 6/1/2015 (e) | 255,000 | 248,944 |
TRW Automotive, Inc.: | | |
11.0%, 2/15/2013 (e) | 180,000 | 207,000 |
11.75%, 2/15/2013 EUR | 35,000 | 49,344 |
United Auto Group, Inc., 9.625%, 3/15/2012 | 140,000 | 149,450 |
Wheeling Island Gaming, Inc., 10.125%, 12/15/2009 | 45,000 | 47,700 |
Williams Scotsman, Inc., 9.875%, 6/1/2007 | 220,000 | 221,100 |
Wynn Las Vegas LLC, 144A, 6.625%, 12/1/2014 | 105,000 | 102,112 |
XM Satellite Radio, Inc.: | | |
Step-up Coupon, 0% to 12/31/2005, 14.0% to 12/31/2009 | 166,321 | 171,726 |
12.0%, 6/15/2010 | 10,000 | 11,250 |
Young Broadcasting, Inc.: | | |
8.75%, 1/15/2014 (e) | 160,000 | 141,600 |
10.0%, 3/1/2011 | 35,000 | 33,250 |
| 6,918,449 |
Consumer Staples 1.1% |
Alliance One International, Inc.: | | |
144A, 11.0%, 5/15/2012 | 125,000 | 128,750 |
144A, 12.75%, 11/15/2012 | 40,000 | 38,000 |
Del Laboratories, Inc., 144A, 8.0%, 2/1/2012 | 60,000 | 51,600 |
Duane Reade, Inc., 9.75%, 8/1/2011 | 60,000 | 48,900 |
| Principal Amount ($)(c) | Value ($) |
| |
GNC Corp.: | | |
8.5%, 12/1/2010 | 40,000 | 32,000 |
144A, 8.625%, 1/15/2011 | 10,000 | 9,250 |
National Beef Packing Co., 10.5%, 8/1/2011 (e) | 35,000 | 33,338 |
North Atlantic Trading Co., 9.25%, 3/1/2012 | 230,000 | 173,650 |
Pinnacle Foods Holding Corp., 8.25%, 12/1/2013 (e) | 70,000 | 62,650 |
Rite Aid Corp., 11.25%, 7/1/2008 (e) | 145,000 | 153,156 |
Swift & Co.: | | |
10.125%, 10/1/2009 | 105,000 | 114,450 |
12.5%, 1/1/2010 | 25,000 | 27,906 |
Viskase Co., Inc., 11.5%, 6/15/2011 | 100,000 | 108,000 |
| 981,650 |
Energy 2.0% |
Belden & Blake Corp., 8.75%, 7/15/2012 (e) | 110,000 | 107,800 |
Chesapeake Energy Corp., 6.875%, 1/15/2016 | 15,000 | 15,638 |
CITGO Petroleum Corp., 6.0%, 10/15/2011 | 135,000 | 134,663 |
Dynegy Holdings, Inc.: | | |
6.875%, 4/1/2011 (e) | 40,000 | 39,500 |
7.125%, 5/15/2018 | 100,000 | 95,250 |
7.625%, 10/15/2026 (e) | 65,000 | 61,912 |
8.75%, 2/15/2012 (e) | 20,000 | 21,800 |
144A, 9.875%, 7/15/2010 | 150,000 | 165,750 |
El Paso Production Holding Corp., 7.75%, 6/1/2013 | 100,000 | 106,750 |
Key Energy Services, Inc., 6.375%, 5/1/2013 | 35,000 | 35,175 |
Newpark Resources, Inc., Series B, 8.625%, 12/15/2007 | 150,000 | 148,500 |
NGC Corp. Capital Trust I, Series B, 8.316%, 6/1/2027 | 100,000 | 87,500 |
Sonat, Inc., 7.0%, 2/1/2018 | 60,000 | 55,950 |
Southern Natural Gas, 8.875%, 3/15/2010 | 110,000 | 120,662 |
Stone Energy Corp.: | | |
6.75%, 12/15/2014 | 75,000 | 72,937 |
8.25%, 12/15/2011 | 170,000 | 178,075 |
Whiting Petroleum Corp.: | | |
7.25%, 5/1/2012 | 10,000 | 10,250 |
7.25%, 5/1/2013 (e) | 15,000 | 15,300 |
Williams Companies, Inc.: | | |
8.125%, 3/15/2012 (e) | 210,000 | 238,350 |
8.75%, 3/15/2032 | 65,000 | 78,081 |
| 1,789,843 |
Financials 5.3% |
AAC Group Holding Corp., 144A, Step-up Coupon, 0% to 10/1/2008, 10.25% to 10/1/2012 | 35,000 | 23,625 |
Affinia Group, Inc., 144A, 9.0%, 11/30/2014 | 150,000 | 126,000 |
Alamosa Delaware, Inc., Step-up Coupon, 0% to 7/31/2005, 12.0% to 7/31/2009 (e) | 65,000 | 71,663 |
AmeriCredit Corp., 9.25%, 5/1/2009 | 235,000 | 250,275 |
Atlantic Mutual Insurance Co., 144A, 8.15%, 2/15/2028 | 40,000 | 26,424 |
| Principal Amount ($)(c) | Value ($) |
| |
BF Saul Real Estate Investment Trust, (REIT) 7.5%, 3/1/2014 | 50,000 | 51,750 |
E*TRADE Financial Corp., 8.0%, 6/15/2011 | 115,000 | 121,037 |
FINOVA Group, Inc., 7.5%, 11/15/2009 | 295,850 | 131,653 |
Ford Motor Credit Co., 7.25%, 10/25/2011 (e) | 175,000 | 168,397 |
General Motors Acceptance Corp.: | | |
4.13%**, 3/20/2007 | 150,000 | 145,475 |
6.125%, 8/28/2007 (e) | 40,000 | 39,589 |
6.75%, 12/1/2014 (e) | 55,000 | 49,207 |
6.875%, 9/15/2011 (e) | 20,000 | 18,462 |
8.0%, 11/1/2031 | 625,000 | 557,714 |
H&E Equipment/Finance, 11.125%, 6/15/2012 | 110,000 | 121,275 |
Neff Rental/Neff Finance Corp., 144A, 11.25%, 6/15/2012 | 35,000 | 35,000 |
Poster Financial Group, Inc., 8.75%, 12/1/2011 | 105,000 | 106,838 |
PXRE Capital Trust I, 8.85%, 2/1/2027 | 95,000 | 98,508 |
Qwest Capital Funding, Inc., 6.5%, 11/15/2018 | 40,000 | 32,800 |
R.H. Donnelly Finance Corp., 10.875%, 12/15/2012 | 85,000 | 98,813 |
Radnor Holdings Corp., 11.0%, 3/15/2010 (e) | 175,000 | 119,437 |
Rafaella Apparel Group, Inc., 144A, 11.25%, 6/15/2011 | 45,000 | 43,313 |
RC Royalty Subordinated LLC, 7.0%, 1/1/2018 | 95,000 | 77,900 |
Tennessee Valley Authority, Series A, 6.79%, 5/23/2012 | 1,500,000 | 1,736,577 |
TIG Capital Holdings Trust, 144A, 8.597%, 1/15/2027 | 135,000 | 109,350 |
Triad Acquisition, 144A, 11.125%, 5/1/2013 | 70,000 | 70,875 |
UGS Corp., 10.0%, 6/1/2012 | 140,000 | 155,400 |
Universal City Development, 11.75%, 4/1/2010 | 175,000 | 200,812 |
| 4,788,169 |
Health Care 0.7% |
Cinacalcet Royalty Subordinated LLC, 144A, 8.0%, 3/30/2017 | 70,000 | 70,700 |
Encore Medical Corp., 9.75%, 10/1/2012 | 40,000 | 38,800 |
Hanger Orthopedic Group, Inc., 10.375%, 2/15/2009 (e) | 55,000 | 50,738 |
HEALTHSOUTH Corp., 10.75%, 10/1/2008 | 140,000 | 145,600 |
InSight Health Services Corp., Series B, 9.875%, 11/1/2011 (e) | 100,000 | 78,000 |
Tenet Healthcare Corp., 144A, 9.25%, 2/1/2015 | 295,000 | 306,062 |
| 689,900 |
Industrials 5.0% |
Aavid Thermal Technologies, Inc., 12.75%, 2/1/2007 | 210,000 | 222,337 |
Allied Security Escrow Corp., 11.375%, 7/15/2011 | 130,000 | 126,750 |
Allied Waste North America, Inc.: | | |
Series B, 5.75%, 2/15/2011 | 235,000 | 219,725 |
Series B, 9.25%, 9/1/2012 (e) | 132,000 | 142,560 |
| Principal Amount ($)(c) | Value ($) |
| |
American Color Graphics, 10.0%, 6/15/2010 (e) | 110,000 | 79,200 |
Avondale Mills, Inc., 144A, 10.093%**, 7/1/2012 | 105,000 | 98,700 |
Bear Creek Corp., 144A, 8.33%**, 3/1/2012 | 55,000 | 53,350 |
Beazer Homes USA, Inc.: | | |
8.375%, 4/15/2012 | 75,000 | 80,437 |
8.625%, 5/15/2011 | 50,000 | 53,000 |
Browning-Ferris Industries: | | |
7.4%, 9/15/2035 | 185,000 | 159,100 |
9.25%, 5/1/2021 | 20,000 | 20,250 |
Cenveo Corp., 7.875%, 12/1/2013 | 115,000 | 109,250 |
Collins & Aikman Floor Cover, Series B, 9.75%, 2/15/2010 | 189,000 | 195,615 |
Columbus McKinnon Corp., 10.0%, 8/1/2010 | 75,000 | 81,375 |
Compression Polymers Corp.: | | |
144A, 10.46%**, 7/1/2012 | 40,000 | 40,000 |
144A, 10.5%, 7/1/2013 | 80,000 | 80,000 |
Congoleum Corp., 8.625%, 8/1/2008* | 80,000 | 78,200 |
Cornell Companies, Inc., 10.75%, 7/1/2012 | 105,000 | 108,938 |
Dana Corp., 7.0%, 3/1/2029 | 125,000 | 109,201 |
Erico International Corp., 8.875%, 3/1/2012 | 45,000 | 45,675 |
Goodman Global Holding Co., Inc., 144A, 7.875%, 12/15/2012 (e) | 90,000 | 83,250 |
HydroChem Industrial Services, Inc., 144A, 9.25%, 2/15/2013 | 20,000 | 18,500 |
ISP Chemco, Inc., Series B, 10.25%, 7/1/2011 | 215,000 | 234,350 |
K. Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., 8.875%, 4/1/2012 | 110,000 | 119,075 |
Kansas City Southern: | | |
7.5%, 6/15/2009 | 40,000 | 41,300 |
9.5%, 10/1/2008 | 245,000 | 267,050 |
Kinetek, Inc., Series D, 10.75%, 11/15/2006 | 180,000 | 163,800 |
Laidlaw International, Inc., 10.75%, 6/15/2011 | 115,000 | 134,743 |
Metaldyne Corp., 144A, 10.0%, 11/1/2013 (e) | 115,000 | 94,300 |
Millennium America, Inc., 9.25%, 6/15/2008 | 215,000 | 232,737 |
NTK Holdings, Inc., 144A, Step-up Coupon, 0% to 9/1/2009, 10.75% to 3/1/2014 | 100,000 | 47,000 |
Rainbow National Services LLC, 144A, 10.375%, 9/1/2014 | 100,000 | 115,000 |
Remington Arms Co., Inc., 10.5%, 2/1/2011 (e) | 60,000 | 56,700 |
Sea Containers Ltd., Series B, 10.75%, 10/15/2006 | 20,000 | 20,200 |
Securus Technologies, Inc., 144A, 11.0%, 9/1/2011 | 75,000 | 63,375 |
Ship Finance International Ltd., 8.5%, 12/15/2013 | 180,000 | 171,225 |
Technical Olympic USA, Inc.: | | |
7.5%, 3/15/2011 | 55,000 | 51,150 |
10.375%, 7/1/2012 | 195,000 | 203,775 |
The Brickman Group Ltd., Series B, 11.75%, 12/15/2009 | 75,000 | 84,938 |
United Rentals North America, Inc., 7.0%, 2/15/2014 (e) | 170,000 | 161,925 |
| Principal Amount ($)(c) | Value ($) |
| |
Xerox Capital Trust I, 8.0%, 2/1/2027 | 60,000 | 62,100 |
| 4,530,156 |
Information Technology 1.0% |
Activant Solutions, Inc.: | | |
144A, 8.904%**, 4/1/2010 | 15,000 | 15,525 |
10.5%, 6/15/2011 | 95,000 | 103,075 |
Eschelon Operating Co.: | | |
8.375%, 3/15/2010 | 20,000 | 17,400 |
8.375%, 3/15/2010 (e) | 30,000 | 26,100 |
Lucent Technologies, Inc.: | | |
6.45%, 3/15/2029 | 215,000 | 192,425 |
7.25%, 7/15/2006 (e) | 40,000 | 40,900 |
Sanmina-SCI Corp.: | | |
144A, 6.75%, 3/1/2013 (e) | 275,000 | 262,625 |
10.375%, 1/15/2010 | 159,000 | 176,490 |
Viasystems, Inc., 10.5%, 1/15/2011 | 40,000 | 36,800 |
| 871,340 |
Materials 4.8% |
Aqua Chemical, Inc., 11.25%, 7/1/2008 | 50,000 | 42,000 |
ARCO Chemical Co., 9.8%, 2/1/2020 | 390,000 | 436,800 |
Associated Materials, Inc., Step-up Coupon, 0% to 3/1/2009, 11.25% to 3/1/2014 | 265,000 | 168,275 |
Caraustar Industries, Inc., 9.875%, 4/1/2011 (e) | 245,000 | 246,837 |
Constar International, Inc.: | | |
144A, 6.643%**, 2/15/2012 | 50,000 | 47,750 |
11.0%, 12/1/2012 (e) | 15,000 | 11,925 |
Dayton Superior Corp.: | | |
10.75%, 9/15/2008 | 85,000 | 88,400 |
13.0%, 6/15/2009 (e) | 175,000 | 154,000 |
Edgen Acquisition Corp., 144A, 9.875%, 2/1/2011 | 60,000 | 58,200 |
GEO Specialty Chemicals, Inc., 10.125%, 8/1/2008 * | 93,000 | 98,580 |
Georgia-Pacific Corp.: | | |
8.0%, 1/15/2024 | 210,000 | 241,500 |
9.375%, 2/1/2013 | 155,000 | 175,344 |
Hercules, Inc., 6.75%, 10/15/2029 | 90,000 | 87,300 |
Huntsman Advanced Materials LLC, 11.0%, 7/15/2010 | 140,000 | 158,200 |
Huntsman International LLC, 10.125%, 7/1/2009 EUR | 85,000 | 106,720 |
Huntsman LLC, 11.625%, 10/15/2010 | 188,000 | 220,195 |
IMC Global, Inc.: | | |
7.375%, 8/1/2018 | 35,000 | 35,000 |
10.875%, 8/1/2013 (e) | 118,000 | 138,355 |
Intermet Corp., 9.75%, 6/15/2009* (e) | 15,000 | 6,488 |
MMI Products, Inc., Series B, 11.25%, 4/15/2007 | 105,000 | 103,687 |
Neenah Foundry Co.: | | |
144A, 11.0%, 9/30/2010 | 195,000 | 211,575 |
144A, 13.0%, 9/30/2013 | 94,000 | 93,060 |
NewPage Corp., 144A, 9.46%**, 5/1/2012 (e) | 90,000 | 90,225 |
Omnova Solutions, Inc., 11.25%, 6/1/2010 | 205,000 | 215,250 |
Oregon Steel Mills, Inc., 10.0%, 7/15/2009 | 55,000 | 59,262 |
| Principal Amount ($)(c) | Value ($) |
| |
Oxford Automotive, Inc., 144A, 12.0%, 10/15/2010 * (e) | 167,321 | 83,661 |
Portola Packaging, Inc., 8.25%, 2/1/2012 (e) | 150,000 | 102,000 |
Rockwood Specialties Group, Inc.: | | |
144A, 7.625%, 11/15/2014 EUR | 90,000 | 110,003 |
10.625%, 5/15/2011 | 15,000 | 16,762 |
Sheffield Steel Corp., 11.375%, 8/15/2011 | 55,000 | 53,350 |
Texas Industries, Inc., 10.25%, 6/15/2011 (e) | 165,000 | 191,194 |
TriMas Corp., 9.875%, 6/15/2012 | 250,000 | 210,000 |
UAP Holding Corp., Step-up Coupon, 0% to 1/15/2008, 10.75% to 7/15/2012 | 90,000 | 73,800 |
United States Steel Corp., 9.75%, 5/15/2010 (e) | 150,000 | 162,000 |
| 4,297,698 |
Telecommunication Services 3.0% |
AirGate PCS, Inc., 6.891%**, 10/15/2011 | 50,000 | 51,125 |
American Cellular Corp., Series B, 10.0%, 8/1/2011 (e) | 125,000 | 126,875 |
AT&T Corp.: | | |
9.05%, 11/15/2011 | 126,000 | 145,215 |
9.75%, 11/15/2031 | 140,000 | 182,175 |
Cincinnati Bell, Inc.: | | |
7.25%, 7/15/2013 (e) | 40,000 | 42,000 |
8.375%, 1/15/2014 (e) | 315,000 | 322,875 |
144A, 8.375%, 1/15/2014 | 20,000 | 20,500 |
Dobson Communications Corp., 8.875%, 10/1/2013 | 65,000 | 59,475 |
Insight Midwest LP, 9.75%, 10/1/2009 | 50,000 | 51,813 |
LCI International, Inc., 7.25%, 6/15/2007 | 130,000 | 126,100 |
Level 3 Financing, Inc., 144A, 10.75%, 10/15/2011 (e) | 25,000 | 21,063 |
MCI, Inc., 8.735%, 5/1/2014 | 185,000 | 207,431 |
Nextel Communications, Inc.: | | |
5.95%, 3/15/2014 | 120,000 | 124,650 |
7.375%, 8/1/2015 | 340,000 | 367,200 |
Nextel Partners, Inc., 8.125%, 7/1/2011 | 85,000 | 92,225 |
Qwest Corp.: | | |
144A, 6.671%**, 6/15/2013 | 50,000 | 51,187 |
7.25%, 9/15/2025 | 135,000 | 126,225 |
Qwest Services Corp.: | | |
13.5%, 12/15/2010 | 285,000 | 329,175 |
14.0%, 12/15/2014 | 45,000 | 54,562 |
Rural Cellular Corp., 9.875%, 2/1/2010 | 10,000 | 10,325 |
SBA Telecom, Inc., Step-up Coupon, 0% to 12/15/2007, 9.75% to 12/15/2011 (e) | 27,000 | 24,840 |
Triton PCS, Inc., 8.5%, 6/1/2013 (e) | 30,000 | 27,675 |
Ubiquitel Operating Co., 9.875%, 3/1/2011 | 35,000 | 38,413 |
US Unwired, Inc., Series B, 10.0%, 6/15/2012 | 65,000 | 72,313 |
Western Wireless Corp., 9.25%, 7/15/2013 | 15,000 | 17,081 |
| 2,692,518 |
| Principal Amount ($)(c) | Value ($) |
| |
Utilities 2.9% |
AES Corp., 144A, 8.75%, 5/15/2013 | 205,000 | 229,087 |
Allegheny Energy Supply Co. LLC: | | |
144A, 8.25%, 4/15/2012 (e) | 285,000 | 319,200 |
Series A, 144A, 10.25%, 11/15/2007 | 110,000 | 121,000 |
Series B, 144A, 13.0%, 11/15/2007 | 40,000 | 44,150 |
Calpine Corp.: | | |
7.625%, 4/15/2006 | 35,000 | 32,813 |
144A, 8.5%, 7/15/2010 | 165,000 | 127,050 |
CMS Energy Corp.: | | |
8.5%, 4/15/2011 (e) | 135,000 | 150,525 |
9.875%, 10/15/2007 | 210,000 | 228,900 |
DPL, Inc., 6.875%, 9/1/2011 | 110,000 | 118,800 |
Mission Energy Holding Co., 13.5%, 7/15/2008 | 350,000 | 415,625 |
NorthWestern Corp., 144A, 5.875%, 11/1/2014 | 35,000 | 35,875 |
NRG Energy, Inc., 144A, 8.0%, 12/15/2013 | 291,000 | 307,005 |
PSE&G Energy Holdings LLC: | | |
8.5%, 6/15/2011 (e) | 120,000 | 130,800 |
10.0%, 10/1/2009 | 210,000 | 235,725 |
Tenaska Alabama Partners LP, 144A, 7.0%, 6/30/2021 | 100,000 | 101,250 |
| 2,597,805 |
Total Corporate Bonds (Cost $30,265,991) | 30,137,328 |
|
Foreign Bonds — US$ Denominated 22.4% |
Consumer Discretionary 1.0% |
Jafra Cosmetics International, Inc., 10.75%, 5/15/2011 | 183,000 | 204,960 |
Kabel Deutschland GmbH, 144A, 10.625%, 7/1/2014 | 150,000 | 162,750 |
Shaw Communications, Inc., 8.25%, 4/11/2010 | 220,000 | 244,200 |
Telenet Group Holding NV, 144A, Step-up Coupon, 0% to 12/15/2008, 11.5% to 6/15/2014 (e) | 190,000 | 147,725 |
Vitro Envases Norteamerica SA, 144A, 10.75%, 7/23/2011 | 15,000 | 14,550 |
Vitro SA de CV, Series A, 144A, 11.75%, 11/1/2013 (e) | 130,000 | 108,550 |
| 882,735 |
Consumer Staples 0.1% |
Burns Philp Capital Property Ltd., 10.75%, 2/15/2011 | 110,000 | 121,275 |
Grupo Cosan SA, 144A, 9.0%, 11/1/2009 | 30,000 | 31,050 |
| 152,325 |
Energy 2.2% |
Luscar Coal Ltd., 9.75%, 10/15/2011 | 135,000 | 148,500 |
OAO Gazprom, 144A, 9.625%, 3/1/2013 (e) | 200,000 | 245,250 |
Pemex Project Funding Master Trust: | | |
8.0%, 11/15/2011 | 250,000 | 284,000 |
9.5%, 9/15/2027 | 450,000 | 591,750 |
Petroleum Geo-Services ASA, 10.0%, 11/5/2010 | 410,005 | 459,206 |
| Principal Amount ($)(c) | Value ($) |
| |
Petroliam Nasional Berhad: | | |
7.625%, 10/15/2026 | 40,000 | 50,346 |
7.75%, 8/15/2015 | 80,000 | 98,455 |
Secunda International Ltd., 11.141%**, 9/1/2012 | 85,000 | 82,875 |
| 1,960,382 |
Financials 0.3% |
Conproca SA de CV, 12.0%, 6/16/2010 | 100,000 | 123,500 |
Eircom Funding, 8.25%, 8/15/2013 | 95,000 | 103,075 |
New ASAT (Finance) Ltd., 9.25%, 2/1/2011 (e) | 50,000 | 41,750 |
| 268,325 |
Health Care 0.1% |
Biovail Corp., 7.875%, 4/1/2010 (e) | 120,000 | 122,700 |
Industrials 1.0% |
CP Ships Ltd., 10.375%, 7/15/2012 | 130,000 | 145,600 |
Grupo Transportacion Ferroviaria Mexicana SA de CV: | | |
144A, 9.375%, 5/1/2012 | 120,000 | 124,800 |
10.25%, 6/15/2007 | 230,000 | 246,100 |
12.5%, 6/15/2012 | 90,000 | 105,300 |
J. Ray McDermott SA, 144A, 11.5%, 12/15/2013 | 95,000 | 106,400 |
LeGrand SA, 8.5%, 2/15/2025 | 75,000 | 90,750 |
Stena AB, 9.625%, 12/1/2012 | 55,000 | 59,950 |
| 878,900 |
Materials 1.4% |
Alrosa Finance SA, 144A, 8.875%, 11/17/2014 | 100,000 | 113,000 |
Cascades, Inc.: | | |
7.25%, 2/15/2013 | 135,000 | 131,963 |
144A, 7.25%, 2/15/2013 | 10,000 | 9,775 |
Crown Euro Holdings SA, 10.875%, 3/1/2013 | 60,000 | 70,500 |
ISPAT Inland ULC, 9.75%, 4/1/2014 | 137,000 | 159,605 |
Rhodia SA, 8.875%, 6/1/2011 (e) | 265,000 | 255,062 |
Sino-Forest Corp., 144A, 9.125%, 8/17/2011 | 10,000 | 10,925 |
Tembec Industries, Inc.: | | |
8.5%, 2/1/2011 (e) | 430,000 | 332,175 |
8.625%, 6/30/2009 (e) | 205,000 | 167,075 |
| 1,250,080 |
Sovereign Bonds 15.0% |
Aries Vermogensverwaltung GmbH, Series C, 9.6%, 10/25/2014 | 750,000 | 974,505 |
Central Bank of Nigeria, Series WW, 6.25%, 11/15/2020 | 500,000 | 492,500 |
Dominican Republic: | | |
9.04%, 1/23/2018 | 120,000 | 124,800 |
144A, 9.04%, 1/23/2018 | 20,000 | 20,850 |
9.5%, 9/27/2011 | 120,000 | 128,400 |
Federative Republic of Brazil: | | |
Floating Rate Note Debt Conversion Bond, LIBOR plus .8125%, Series 30YR, 4.25%**, 4/15/2024 | 140,000 | 132,132 |
| Principal Amount ($)(c) | Value ($) |
| |
Floating Rate Note Debt Conversion Bond, LIBOR Plus .875%, Series 18YR, 4.313%**, 4/15/2012 | 172,943 | 166,354 |
8.875%, 10/14/2019 | 70,000 | 74,200 |
11.0%, 1/11/2012 | 320,000 | 380,000 |
11.0%, 8/17/2040 | 360,000 | 433,080 |
14.5%, 10/15/2009 | 220,000 | 286,000 |
Kingdom of Morocco, Series A, 3.803%, 1/2/2009 | 224,000 | 221,480 |
Republic of Argentina, 8.28%, 12/31/2033 (e) | 894,943 | 823,348 |
Republic of Bulgaria, 8.25%, 1/15/2015 | 490,000 | 616,959 |
Republic of Colombia: | | |
10.75%, 1/15/2013 | 60,000 | 72,960 |
11.75%, 2/25/2020 | 110,000 | 144,650 |
Republic of Ecuador, Step-up Coupon, 8.0% to 8/15/2005, 9.0% to 8/15/2006, 10.0% to 8/15/2030 | 680,000 | 566,100 |
Republic of Indonesia, 7.25%, 4/20/2015 | 420,000 | 426,300 |
Republic of Panama, 9.375%, 1/16/2023 | 160,000 | 197,600 |
Republic of Peru, 9.875%, 2/6/2015 | 130,000 | 160,875 |
Republic of Philippines: | | |
9.375%, 1/18/2017 | 740,000 | 791,800 |
9.5%, 2/2/2030 | 270,000 | 275,535 |
9.875%, 1/15/2019 | 205,000 | 221,656 |
Republic of Turkey: | | |
7.375%, 2/5/2025 | 340,000 | 336,804 |
8.0%, 2/14/2034 | 60,000 | 62,250 |
11.75%, 6/15/2010 | 520,000 | 646,100 |
11.875%, 1/15/2030 | 80,000 | 115,700 |
12.375%, 6/15/2009 | 340,000 | 419,050 |
Republic of Uruguay: | | |
7.25%, 2/15/2011 | 80,000 | 80,000 |
9.25%, 5/17/2017 | 380,000 | 406,600 |
Republic of Venezuela: | | |
9.25%, 9/15/2027 | 140,000 | 146,790 |
9.375%, 1/13/2034 | 130,000 | 136,175 |
10.75%, 9/19/2013 (e) | 720,000 | 842,760 |
Russian Federation, Step-up Coupon, 5.0% to 3/31/2007, 7.5% to 3/31/2030 | 835,000 | 932,194 |
Russian Ministry of Finance: | | |
Series V, 3.0%, 5/14/2008 | 510,000 | 481,185 |
Series VII, 3.0%, 5/14/2011 | 410,000 | 359,324 |
United Mexican States: | | |
Series A, 6.625%, 3/3/2015 | 400,000 | 440,200 |
8.3%, 8/15/2031 | 70,000 | 87,150 |
Series A, 9.875%, 2/1/2010 | 220,000 | 266,090 |
| 13,490,456 |
Telecommunication Services 1.3% |
Alestra SA de RL de CV, 8.0%, 6/30/2010 | 40,000 | 36,000 |
Axtel SA, 11.0%, 12/15/2013 | 70,000 | 76,300 |
Embratel, Series B, 11.0%, 12/15/2008 | 55,000 | 62,563 |
Global Crossing UK Finance, 144A, 10.75%, 12/15/2014 | 95,000 | 86,212 |
Grupo Iusacell SA de CV, Series B, 10.0%, 7/15/2004 * | 20,000 | 15,200 |
| Principal Amount ($)(c) | Value ($) |
| |
Intelsat Bermuda Ltd., 144A, 7.805%**, 7/15/2005 | 60,000 | 61,050 |
Millicom International Cellular SA, 10.0%, 12/1/2013 | 175,000 | 174,125 |
Mobifon Holdings BV, 12.5%, 7/31/2010 | 175,000 | 212,187 |
Mobile Telesystems Financial, 144A, 8.375%, 10/14/2010 | 15,000 | 15,563 |
Nortel Networks Corp., 6.875%, 9/1/2023 | 90,000 | 84,150 |
Nortel Networks Ltd., 6.125%, 2/15/2006 (e) | 335,000 | 337,094 |
| 1,160,444 |
Total Foreign Bonds — US$ Denominated (Cost $19,379,488) | 20,186,547 |
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Foreign Bonds — Non US$ Denominated 17.7% |
Consumer Discretionary 0.1% |
IESY Repository GMBH, 144A, 8.75%, 2/15/2015 EUR | 50,000 | 56,574 |
Victoria Acquisition III BV, 144A, 7.875%, 10/1/2014 EUR | 50,000 | 55,062 |
| 111,636 |
Financials 3.2% |
KFW Bankengruppe, 5.0%, 7/4/2011 EUR | 2,080,000 | 2,833,523 |
Industrials 0.1% |
Grohe Holdings GmbH, 144A, 8.625%, 10/1/2014 EUR | 100,000 | 112,241 |
Sovereign Bonds 14.3% |
Federal Republic of Germany, Series 94, 6.25%, 1/4/2024 EUR | 1,310,000 | 2,164,609 |
Federative Republic of Brazil, 8.5%, 9/24/2012 EUR | 130,000 | 175,333 |
Government of Malaysia, 4.305%, 2/27/2009 MYR | 1,380,000 | 375,023 |
Mexican Bonds: | | |
Series M-20, 8.0%, 2/7/2023 MXN | 2,230,000 | 176,370 |
Series MI-10, 8.0%, 12/19/2013 MXN | 1,292,000 | 110,779 |
Series MI-10, 9.5%, 12/18/2014 MXN | 400,500 | 37,452 |
Series M-20, 10.0%, 12/5/2024 MXN | 3,970,000 | 374,160 |
Province of Ontario, 1.875%, 1/25/2010 JPY | 140,000,000 | 1,351,622 |
Republic of Argentina: | | |
5.83%, 12/31/2033 ARS | 1,364,377 | 487,370 |
7.82%, 12/31/2033 EUR | 527,486 | 570,355 |
Republic of Colombia, 12.0%, 10/22/2015 COP | 442,000,000 | 198,333 |
Republic of Greece, 4.65%, 4/19/2007 EUR | 2,105,000 | 2,661,892 |
Republic of Peru, 7.5%, 10/14/2014 EUR | 130,000 | 176,984 |
Republic of Turkey: | | |
15.0%, 2/10/2010 TRY | 740,000 | 596,783 |
20.0%, 10/17/2007 TRY | 35 | 29 |
Republic of Uruguay, 10.5%, 10/20/2006 UYU | 4,200,000 | 205,751 |
| Principal Amount ($)(c) | Value ($) |
| |
United Kingdom Treasury Bond, 4.75%, 9/7/2015 GBP | 1,700,000 | 3,193,342 |
| 12,856,187 |
Total Foreign Bonds — Non US$ Denominated (Cost $14,676,524) | 15,913,587 |
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US Government Backed 13.5% |
US Treasury Bond: | | |
5.375%, 2/15/2031 (e) (g) | 540,000 | 637,200 |
6.0%, 2/15/2026 (e) | 1,375,000 | 1,694,150 |
7.5%, 11/15/2016 | 250,000 | 327,666 |
8.5%, 2/15/2020 (e) | 760,000 | 1,114,706 |
10.375%, 11/15/2012 (g) | 3,350,000 | 3,853,153 |
12.75%, 11/15/2010 (e) | 500,000 | 517,227 |
US Treasury Note: | | |
4.75%, 11/15/2008 | 285,000 | 294,440 |
5.75%, 8/15/2010 (e)(g) | 3,000,000 | 3,278,790 |
6.125%, 8/15/2007 (e) | 375,000 | 393,838 |
Total US Government Backed (Cost $11,769,004) | 12,111,170 |
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US Government Sponsored Agencies 2.8% |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 5.125%, 7/15/2012 (e) (Cost $2,374,196) | 2,350,000 | 2,491,031 |
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Convertible Bond 0.2% |
DIMON, Inc., 6.25%, 3/31/2007 | 135,000 | 135,000 |
HIH Capital Ltd., 144A, Series DOM, 7.5%, 9/25/2006 | 55,000 | 54,450 |
Total Convertible Bond (Cost $183,708) | 189,450 |
| Shares | Value ($) |
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Preferred Stocks 0.2% |
Paxson Communications Corp., 14.25% (PIK) (e) | 19 | 124,404 |
TNP Enterprises, Inc., 14.5%, "D" (PIK) | 86 | 97,395 |
Total Preferred Stocks (Cost $271,090) | 221,799 |
| Principal Amount ($)(c) | Value ($) |
| |
Loan Participation 0.2% |
Citigroup Global (Severstal), 8.625%, 2/24/2009 | 34,000 | 34,972 |
Republic of Algeria, Floating Rate Debt Conversion Bond, LIBOR plus .8125, 4.003%**, 3/4/2010 | 105,000 | 104,213 |
Total Loan Participation (Cost $135,120) | 139,185 |
| Shares | Value ($) |
| |
Warrants 0.0% |
Dayton Superior Corp., 144A* | 10 | 0 |
TravelCenters of America, Inc.* | 25 | 3 |
Total Warrants (Cost $101) | 3 |
| Principal Amount ($)(c) | Value ($) |
| |
Other Investments 0.1% |
Hercules, Inc., (Bond Unit), 6.5%, 6/30/2029 (Cost $125,262) | 160,000 | 124,800 |
| Shares
| Value ($) |
| |
Common Stocks 0.0% |
GEO Specialty Chemicals, Inc.* | 2,058 | 26,754 |
Oxford Automotive, Inc.* | 37,399 | 10,472 |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $19,831) | 37,226 |
| Shares
| Value ($) |
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Securities Lending Collateral 15.2% |
Scudder Daily Assets Fund Institutional, 3.19% (d) (f) (Cost $13,710,167) | 13,710,167 | 13,710,167 |
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Cash Equivalents 8.1% |
Scudder Cash Management QP Trust, 3.14% (b) (Cost $7,255,707) | 7,255,707 | 7,255,707 |
| % of Net Assets | Value ($) |
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Total Investment Portfolio (Cost $100,166,189) (a) | 113.9 | 102,518,000 |
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net | (13.9) | (12,552,817) |
Net Assets | 100.0 | 89,965,183 |
Notes to Scudder Strategic Income Portfolio of Investments |
* Non-income producing security. In the case of a bond, generally denotes that the issuer has defaulted on the payment of principal or interest. The following table represents bonds that are in default.
Security | Coupon | Maturity Date | Principal Amount | Acquisition Cost ($) | Value ($) |
Congoleum Corp. | 8.625 | 8/1/2008 | 80,000 | USD | 61,050 | 78,200 |
GEO Specialty Chemicals, Inc. | 10.125 | 8/1/2008 | 93,000 | USD | 97,540 | 98,580 |
Grupo lusacell SA de CV | 10.0 | 7/15/2004 | 20,000 | USD | 13,175 | 15,200 |
Intermet Corp. | 9.75 | 6/15/2009 | 15,000 | USD | 6,150 | 6,488 |
Oxford Automotive, Inc. | 12.0 | 10/15/2010 | 167,321 | USD | 105,806 | 83,661 |
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| | 283,721 | 282,129 |
** 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 June 30, 2005.
(a) The cost for federal income tax purposes was $100,264,769. At June 30, 2005, net unrealized appreciation for all securities based on tax cost was $2,253,231. This consisted of aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all securities in which there was an excess of value over tax cost of $3,464,381 and aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all securities in which there was an excess of tax cost over value of $1,211,150.
(b) Scudder Cash Management QP Trust is managed by Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc. The rate shown is the annualized seven-day yield at period end.
(c) Principal amount stated in US dollars unless otherwise noted.
(d) Scudder 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.
(e) All or a portion of these securities were on loan (see Notes to Financial Statements). The value of securities loaned at June 30, 2005 amounted to $13,440,690, which is 14.9% of net assets.
(f) Represents collateral held in connection with securities lending.
(g) At June 30, 2005, these securities have been segregated, in whole or in part, to cover initial margin requirements for open futures contracts.
LIBOR: Represents the London InterBank Offered Rate
PIK: Denotes that all or a portion of income is paid in-kind.
144A: Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registrations, normally to qualified institutional buyers.
At June 30, 2005, open futures contracts purchased were as follows:
Futures | Expiration Date | Contracts | Aggregate Face Value ($) | Value ($) | Unrealized Appreciation ($) |
10 Year Canada Bond | 9/21/2005 | 30 | 2,841,223 | 2,852,351 | 11,128 |
UK Treasury Bond | 9/28/2005 | 28 | 5,669,648 | 5,727,637 | 57,989 |
10 Year Japanese Government Bond | 9/8/2005 | 9 | 11,383,512 | 11,457,940 | 74,428 |
10 Year US Treasury Note | 9/22/2005 | 5 | 565,291 | 567,344 | 2,053 |
Total net unrealized appreciation | 145,598 |
At June 30, 2005, open futures contracts sold short were as follows:
Futures | Expiration Date | Contracts | Aggregate Face Value ($) | Value ($) | Unrealized Depreciation ($) |
10 Year Germany Bond | 9/8/2005 | 93 | (13,770,706) | (13,899,175) | (128,469) |
Total net unrealized depreciation | (128,469) |
At June 30, 2005, open credit rate default swap contracts sold were as follows:
Effective/ Expiration Date | Notional Amount ($) | Cash Flows Received by the Fund | Underlying Debt Obligation | Net Unrealized Depreciation ($) |
5/19/2005 6/20/2010 | 4,356,000+ | Fixed — 3.60% | Dow Jones CDX High Yield 100 | (129,800) |
+ Counterparty: JPMorgan Chase Bank
Currency Abbreviations |
ARS | Argentine Peso | JPY | Japanese Yen |
COP | Colombian Peso | MXN | Mexican Peso |
EUR | Euro | MYR | Malaysian Ringgitt |
GBP | British Pound | TRY | New Turkish Lira |
| | UYU | Uraguary Peso |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Assets and Liabilities as of June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) |
Assets |
Investments: Investments in securities, at value (cost $79,200,315) — including $13,440,690 of securities loaned | $ 81,552,126 |
Investment in Scudder Daily Assets Fund Institutional (cost $13,710,167)* | 13,710,167 |
Investment in Scudder Cash Management QP Trust (cost $7,255,707) | 7,255,707 |
Total investments in securities, at value (cost $100,166,189) | 102,518,000 |
Cash | 251,817 |
Foreign currency, at value (cost $30,296) | 30,282 |
Receivable for investments sold | 202,798 |
Interest receivable | 1,685,159 |
Receivable for Portfolio shares sold | 5,087 |
Foreign taxes recoverable | 2,212 |
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 538,162 |
Open swap contract receivable | 147,015 |
Other assets | 1,521 |
Total assets | 105,382,053 |
Liabilities |
Payable for investments purchased | 736,778 |
Payable upon return of securities loaned | 13,710,167 |
Payable for Portfolio shares redeemed | 139,738 |
Payable for daily variation margin on open futures contracts | 22,743 |
Net payable on closed forward foreign currency contracts | 24,255 |
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 544,354 |
Unrealized depreciation on credit default swap contracts | 129,800 |
Accrued management fee | 40,398 |
Other accrued expenses and payables | 68,637 |
Total liabilities | 15,416,870 |
Net assets, at value | $ 89,965,183 |
Net Assets |
Net assets consist of: Undistributed net investment income | 2,640,582 |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: Investments | 2,351,811 |
Credit default swaps | (129,800) |
Foreign currency related transactions | (21,874) |
Futures | 17,129 |
Accumulated net realized gain (loss) | 318,427 |
Paid-in capital | 84,788,908 |
Net assets, at value | $ 89,965,183 |
Class A Shares Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($66,378,687 ÷ 5,826,278 shares outstanding shares of beneficial interest, $.01 par value, unlimited number of shares authorized) | $ 11.39 |
Class B Shares Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share ($23,586,496 ÷ 2,078,210 shares outstanding shares of beneficial interest, $.01 par value, unlimited number of shares authorized) | $ 11.35 |
* Represents collateral on securities loaned.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Operations for the six months ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) |
Investment Income |
Income: Dividends | $ 16,510 |
Interest | 2,709,154 |
Interest — Scudder Cash Management QP Trust | 72,459 |
Securities lending income, including income from Scudder Daily Assets Fund Institutional, net of borrower rebates | 25,406 |
Total Income | 2,823,529 |
Expenses: Management fee | 276,333 |
Custodian fees | 27,801 |
Distribution service fees (Class B) | 27,695 |
Record keeping fees (Class B) | 13,342 |
Auditing | 26,245 |
Legal | 7,781 |
Trustees' fees and expenses | 905 |
Reports to shareholders | 13,035 |
Other | 8,158 |
Total expenses, before expense reductions | 401,295 |
Expense reductions | (918) |
Total expenses, after expense reductions | 400,377 |
Net investment income (loss) | 2,423,152 |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investment Transactions |
Net realized gain (loss) from: Investments | 825,615 |
Credit default swaps | (8,294) |
Futures | 247,871 |
Foreign currency related transactions | (343,145) |
| 722,047 |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period on: Investments | (2,356,297) |
Credit default swaps | (129,800) |
Futures | (40,910) |
Foreign currency related transactions | 579,768 |
| (1,947,239) |
Net gain (loss) on investment transactions | (1,225,192) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | $ 1,197,960 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) | Year Ended December 31, 2004 |
Operations: Net investment income (loss) | $ 2,423,152 | $ 3,680,243 |
Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions | 722,047 | 2,282,802 |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investment transactions during the period | (1,947,239) | 390,098 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | 1,197,960 | 6,353,143 |
Distributions to shareholders from: Net investment income Class A | (5,064,114) | — |
Class B | (1,726,009) | — |
Net realized gains Class A | (149,856) | (2,822,807) |
Class B | (53,955) | (547,427) |
Portfolio share transactions: Class A Proceeds from shares sold | 8,196,357 | 13,206,141 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 5,213,970 | 2,822,807 |
Cost of shares redeemed | (4,834,299) | (17,995,166) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Class A share transactions | 8,576,028 | (1,966,218) |
Class B Proceeds from shares sold | 2,915,997 | 13,821,690 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 1,779,964 | 547,427 |
Cost of shares redeemed | (1,018,519) | (2,371,956) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Class B share transactions | 3,677,442 | 11,997,161 |
Increase (decrease) in net assets | 6,457,496 | 13,013,852 |
Net assets at beginning of period | 83,507,687 | 70,493,835 |
Net assets at end of period (including undistributed net investment income of $2,640,582 and $7,007,553, respectively) | $ 89,965,183 | $ 83,507,687 |
Other Information |
Class A Shares outstanding at beginning of period | 5,069,464 | 5,264,429 |
Shares sold | 697,393 | 1,130,086 |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | 468,041 | 247,832 |
Shares redeemed | (408,620) | (1,572,883) |
Net increase (decrease) in Portfolio shares | 756,814 | (194,965) |
Shares outstanding at end of period | 5,826,278 | 5,069,464 |
Class B Shares outstanding at beginning of period | 1,758,421 | 701,718 |
Shares sold | 246,407 | 1,213,237 |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | 160,213 | 48,231 |
Shares redeemed | (86,831) | (204,765) |
Net increase (decrease) in Portfolio shares | 319,789 | 1,056,703 |
Shares outstanding at end of period | 2,078,210 | 1,758,421 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Class A
Years Ended December 31, | 2005a | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001b | 2000c |
Selected Per Share Data |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 12.25 | $ 11.82 | $ 11.10 | $ 10.27 | $ 9.86 | $ 9.86 |
Income (loss) from investment operations: Net investment incomed | .34 | .58 | .41 | .45 | .48 | .51 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.19) | .39 | .47 | .68 | .03 | (.26) |
Total from investment operations | .15 | .97 | .88 | 1.13 | .51 | .25 |
Less distributions from: Net investment income | (.98) | — | (.15) | (.30) | (.10) | (.25) |
Net realized gains on investment transactions | (.03) | (.54) | (.01) | — | — | — |
Total distributions | (1.01) | (.54) | (.16) | (.30) | (.10) | (.25) |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 11.39 | $ 12.25 | $ 11.82 | $ 11.10 | $ 10.27 | $ 9.86 |
Total Return (%) | 1.40** | 8.60 | 7.85 | 11.30 | 5.23 | 2.57 |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data |
Net assets, end of period ($ millions) | 66 | 62 | 62 | 60 | 21 | 9 |
Ratio of expenses before expense reductions (%) | .84* | .84 | .83 | .73 | .66 | 1.14 |
Ratio of expenses after expense reductions (%) | .84* | .84 | .83 | .73 | .65 | 1.10 |
Ratio of net investment income (%) | 5.79* | 4.99 | 3.60 | 4.26 | 4.76 | 5.26 |
Portfolio turnover rate (%) | 196* | 210 | 160 | 65 | 27 | 154 |
a For the six months ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited).
b 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 $.04, increase net realized and unrealized gains and losses per share by $.04 and decrease the ratio of net investment income to average net assets from 5.16% to 4.76%. Per share, ratios and supplemental data for periods prior to January 1, 2001 have not been restated to reflect this change in presentation.
c On June 18, 2001, the Portfolio implemented a 1 for 10 reverse stock split. Per share information, for the periods prior to December 31, 2001, has been restated to reflect the effect of the split. Shareholders received 1 share for every 10 shares owned and net asset value per share increased correspondingly.
d Based on average shares outstanding during the period.
* Annualized ** Not annualized
Class B
Years Ended December 31, | 2005a | 2004 | 2003b |
Selected Per Share Data |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 12.17 | $ 11.78 | $ 11.44 |
Income (loss) from investment operations: Net investment incomec | .32 | .53 | .17 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.18) | .40 | .17 |
Total from investment operations | .14 | .93 | .34 |
Less distributions from: Net investment income | (.93) | — | — |
Net realized gains on investment transactions | (.03) | (.54) | — |
Total distributions | (.96) | (.54) | — |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 11.35 | $ 12.17 | $ 11.78 |
Total Return (%) | 1.21** | 8.27 | 2.97** |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data |
Net assets, end of period ($ millions) | 24 | 21 | 8 |
Ratio of expenses (%) | 1.21* | 1.22 | 1.26* |
Ratio of net investment income (%) | 5.42* | 4.61 | 1.80* |
Portfolio turnover rate (%) | 196* | 210 | 160 |
a For the six months ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited).
b For the period from May 1, 2003 (commencement of operations of Class B shares) to December 31, 2003.
c Based on average shares outstanding during the period.
* Annualized ** Not annualized
Information About Your Portfolio's Expenses |
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Scudder Technology Growth Portfolio
As an investor of the Portfolio, you incur two types of costs: ongoing expenses and transaction costs. Ongoing expenses include management fees, distribution and service (12b-1) fees and other Portfolio expenses. Examples of transaction costs include sales charges (loads), redemption fees and account maintenance fees, which are not shown in this section. The following tables are intended to help you understand your ongoing expenses (in dollars) of investing in the Portfolio and to help you compare these expenses with the ongoing expenses of investing in other mutual funds. The tables are based on an investment of $1,000 made at the beginning of the six-month period ended June 30, 2005.
The tables illustrate your Portfolio's expenses in two ways:
Actual Portfolio Return. This helps you estimate the actual dollar amount of ongoing expenses (but not transaction costs) paid on a $1,000 investment in the Portfolio using the Portfolio's actual return during the period. To estimate the expenses you paid over the period, simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the "Expenses Paid per $1,000" line under the share class you hold.
Hypothetical 5% Portfolio Return. This helps you to compare your Portfolio's ongoing expenses (but not transaction costs) with those of other mutual funds using the Portfolio's actual expense ratio and a hypothetical rate of return of 5% per year before expenses. Examples using a 5% hypothetical Portfolio return may be found in the shareholder reports of other mutual funds. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period.
Please note that the expenses shown in these tables are meant to highlight your ongoing expenses only and do not reflect any transaction costs. The "Expenses Paid per $1,000" line of the tables is useful in comparing ongoing expenses only and will not help you determine the relative total expense of owning different funds. If these transaction costs had been included, your costs would have been higher.
Expenses and Value of a $1,000 Investment for the six months ended June 30, 2005 |
Actual Portfolio Return | Class A | Class B |
Beginning Account Value 1/1/05 | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,000.00 |
Ending Account Value 6/30/05 | $ 937.00 | $ 935.10 |
Expenses Paid per $1,000* | $ 4.08 | $ 5.90 |
Hypothetical 5% Portfolio Return | Class A | Class B |
Beginning Account Value 1/1/05 | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,000.00 |
Ending Account Value 6/30/05 | $ 1,020.58 | $ 1,018.70 |
Expenses Paid per $1,000* | $ 4.26 | $ 6.16 |
* Expenses are equal to the Portfolio's annualized expense ratio for each share class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent six-month period, then divided by 365.
Annualized Expense Ratios | Class A | Class B |
Scudder Variable Series II — Scudder Technology Growth Portfolio | .85% | 1.23% |
For more information, please refer to the Portfolio's prospectus.
These tables do not 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.
Management Summary June 30, 2005 |
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Scudder Technology Growth Portfolio
Technology was one of the most challenging sectors in the first half of 2005, due largely to investor concerns that a slowing global economy would crimp the industry's sales growth. In this difficult environment, the portfolio returned -6.30% for the six-month period (Class A shares, unadjusted for contract charges) exceeding the -7.33% return of the Goldman Sachs Technology Index. The Russell 1000 Growth Index returned - -1.72% for the six-month period ended June 30, 2005.
We generated the best relative returns in the communications equipment subsector, where positions in Corning Inc. and Motorola Inc. contributed to performance, and in the Internet group, where an underweight in eBay Inc. — which underperformed — benefited returns. The semiconductor sector was also a source of outperformance, as our positions in National Semiconductor Corp. and Broadcom Corp. added value. On the negative side, the portfolio's holdings in software underperformed due largely to weakness in TIBCO Software, Inc.
In terms of portfolio activity, we boosted our weighting in computers and peripherals — largely by adding to International Business Machines Corp. on weakness — and reduced our weighting in software. The portfolio is now slightly overweight in semiconductors, reflecting our belief that the sector is poised for outperformance in the second half. Overall, our sector weightings are more closely in line with the benchmark than they were at the beginning of the period.
Looking ahead, we are cautiously optimistic that tech can recover from its first-half underperformance, due to the growing financial health of technology companies, the increasing number of reasonably valued tech stocks and the sector's traditional second-half strength.
Ian Link, CFA Kelly P. Davis
Lead Manager Brian S. Peters, CFA
Portfolio Managers
Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc.
All performance shown is historical, assumes reinvestment of all dividend and capital gain distributions, 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 than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Please visit scudder.com for the product's most recent month-end performance. 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 small companies present greater risk of loss than investments in larger, more established companies. Concentration of the portfolio's investment in technology stocks may present a greater risk than investments in a more diversified portfolio. Investments by the portfolio in emerging technology companies present greater risk than investments in more established technology companies. This portfolio is non-diversified and can take larger positions in fewer companies, increasing its overall potential risk. Please read this portfolio's prospectus for specific details regarding this product's investments and risk profile.
The Goldman Sachs Technology Index is an unmanaged, capitalization-weighted index based on a universe of technology-related stocks.
The Russell 1000 Growth Index is an unmanaged index composed of common stocks of larger US companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values.
Index returns assume reinvestment of all 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 June 30, 2005, and may not come to pass. This information is subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions.
Scudder Technology Growth Portfolio
Asset Allocation (Excludes Securities Lending Collateral) | 6/30/05 | 12/31/04 |
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Common Stocks | 98% | 91% |
Cash Equivalents | 2% | 9% |
| 100% | 100% |
Sector Diversification (As a % of Common Stocks) | 6/30/05 | 12/31/04 |
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Information Technology | 96% | 96% |
Consumer Discretionary | 3% | 3% |
Telecommunication Services | 1% | — |
Health Care | — | 1% |
| 100% | 100% |
Asset allocation and sector diversification are subject to change.
For more complete details about the Portfolio's investment portfolio, see page 51. A quarterly Fact Sheet is available upon request. Information concerning portfolio holdings of the Portfolio as of month end will be posted to scudder.com on the 15th of the following month.
Following the Portfolio's fiscal first and third quarter-end, a complete portfolio holdings listing is filed with the SEC on Form N-Q. The form will be available on the SEC's Web site at www.sec.gov, and it also may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the SEC's Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling (800) SEC-0330.
Investment Portfolio June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) |
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Scudder Technology Growth Portfolio
| Shares
| Value ($) |
| |
Common Stocks 94.4% |
Consumer Discretionary 2.5% |
Internet & Catalog Retail |
eBay, Inc.* | 152,500 | 5,034,025 |
Information Technology 90.3% |
Communications Equipment 15.4% |
Avocent Corp.* (d) | 148,900 | 3,892,246 |
Cisco Systems, Inc.* | 340,600 | 6,508,866 |
Corning, Inc.* | 223,300 | 3,711,246 |
Juniper Networks, Inc.* (d) | 66,300 | 1,669,434 |
Motorola, Inc. | 434,084 | 7,926,374 |
Nokia Oyj (ADR) (d) | 119,100 | 1,981,824 |
QUALCOMM, Inc. | 123,416 | 4,073,962 |
Scientific-Atlanta, Inc. | 56,600 | 1,883,082 |
| 31,647,034 |
Computers & Peripherals 19.2% |
ATI Technologies, Inc.* (d) | 181,600 | 2,151,960 |
Dell, Inc.* | 111,975 | 4,424,132 |
EMC Corp.* | 699,900 | 9,595,629 |
Hewlett-Packard Co. | 220,900 | 5,193,359 |
International Business Machines Corp. | 81,500 | 6,047,300 |
Lexmark International, Inc. "A"* | 57,825 | 3,748,795 |
Network Appliance, Inc.* | 110,400 | 3,121,008 |
QLogic Corp.* (d) | 64,400 | 1,988,028 |
Sun Microsystems, Inc.* | 881,500 | 3,287,995 |
| 39,558,206 |
Electronic Equipment & Instruments 3.0% |
AU Optronics Corp. (ADR)* (d) | 99,000 | 1,677,060 |
Celestica, Inc.* (d) | 164,100 | 2,198,940 |
Solectron Corp.* | 594,200 | 2,252,018 |
| 6,128,018 |
Internet Software & Services 6.1% |
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.* | 154,400 | 3,057,120 |
Google, Inc. "A"* | 13,700 | 4,029,855 |
VeriSign, Inc.* (d) | 57,600 | 1,656,576 |
Yahoo!, Inc.* | 113,100 | 3,918,915 |
| 12,662,466 |
IT Consulting & Services 8.4% |
Accenture Ltd. "A"* (d) | 168,500 | 3,819,895 |
Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. "A"* (d) | 110,300 | 5,636,330 |
BearingPoint, Inc.* (d) | 304,300 | 2,230,519 |
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. "A"* | 44,200 | 2,083,146 |
Paychex, Inc. | 112,408 | 3,657,756 |
| 17,427,646 |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 19.0% |
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.* (d) | 249,900 | 4,333,266 |
Applied Materials, Inc. | 299,400 | 4,844,292 |
Broadcom Corp. "A"* | 120,458 | 4,277,464 |
Integrated Circuit Systems, Inc.* (d) | 48,200 | 994,848 |
Intel Corp. | 202,489 | 5,276,863 |
| Shares
| Value ($) |
| |
Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. | 61,434 | 2,347,393 |
Microchip Technology, Inc. (d) | 11,800 | 349,516 |
National Semiconductor Corp. (d) | 154,500 | 3,403,635 |
Powertech Technology, Inc.* | 497,000 | 1,554,225 |
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | 4,290 | 2,032,570 |
Texas Instruments, Inc. | 164,000 | 4,603,480 |
Xilinx, Inc. | 199,800 | 5,094,900 |
| 39,112,452 |
Software 19.2% |
Infosys Technologies Ltd. (ADR) (d) | 31,400 | 2,432,558 |
Mercury Interactive Corp.* (d) | 31,800 | 1,219,848 |
Microsoft Corp. | 427,146 | 10,610,307 |
Oracle Corp.* | 993,700 | 13,116,840 |
Symantec Corp.* | 263,300 | 5,724,142 |
TIBCO Software, Inc.* | 529,700 | 3,464,238 |
TomTom NV* | 19,100 | 419,286 |
VERITAS Software Corp.* | 106,456 | 2,597,526 |
| 39,584,745 |
Materials 0.1% |
Metals & Mining |
SODIFF Advanced Materials Co., Ltd. | 13,960 | 270,191 |
Telecommunication Services 1.5% |
Diversified Telecommunication Services |
Inmarsat PLC* | 68,900 | 417,255 |
NeuStar, Inc. "A"* | 16,900 | 432,640 |
Syniverse Holdings, Inc.* (d) | 153,600 | 2,150,400 |
| 3,000,295 |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $174,245,404) | 194,425,078 |
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Call Options Purchased 0.0% |
International Business Machines Corp., Expiring 7/16/2005, Strike Price, $80.0 (Cost $18,726) | 132 | 1,320 |
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Securities Lending Collateral 10.3% |
Scudder Daily Assets Fund Institutional, 3.19% (c) (e) (Cost $21,253,321) | 21,253,321 | 21,253,321 |
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Cash Equivalents 2.2% |
Scudder Cash Management QP Trust, 3.14% (b) (Cost $4,615,397) | 4,615,397 | 4,615,397 |
| % of Net Assets | Value ($) |
| |
Total Investment Portfolio (Cost $200,132,848) (a) | 106.9 | 220,295,116 |
Other Assets and Liabilities | (6.9) | (14,224,097) |
Net Assets | 100.0 | 206,071,019 |
Notes to Scudder Technology Growth Portfolio |
* Non-income producing security.
(a) The cost for federal income tax purposes was $209,182,438. At June 30, 2005, net unrealized appreciation for all securities based on tax cost was $11,112,678. This consisted of aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all securities in which there was an excess of value over tax cost of $19,588,248 and aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all securities in which there was an excess of tax cost over value of $8,475,570.
(b) Scudder Cash Management QP Trust is managed by Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc. The rate shown is the annualized seven-day yield at period end.
(c) Scudder Daily Assets Fund Institutional, an affiliated fund, is managed by Deutsche Asset Management, Inc. The rate shown is the seven-day yield at period end.
(d) All or a portion of these securities were on loan (see Notes to Financial Statements). The value of all securities loaned at June 30, 2005 amounted to $20,673,000, which is 10.0% of net assets.
(e) Represents collateral held in connection with securities lending.
ADR: American Depositary Receipt
At June 30, 2005, open written options were as follows:
Written Options | Contracts | Expiration Date | Strike Price | Value ($) |
Call Options | | | | |
Broadcom Corp. | 409 | 7/16/2005 | 35.0 | (51,125) |
Corning, Inc. | 1,459 | 7/16/2005 | 15.0 | (248,030) |
EMC Corp. | 785 | 7/16/2005 | 14.0 | (11,775) |
Mercury Interactive Corp. | 128 | 7/16/2005 | 47.5 | (640) |
Microchip Technology, Inc. | 118 | 7/16/2005 | 30.0 | (7,080) |
Total outstanding written options (Premiums received ($255,194)) | | | (318,650) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Assets and Liabilities as of June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) |
Assets |
Investments: Investments in securities, at value (cost $174,264,130) — including $20,673,000 of securities loaned | $ 194,426,398 |
Investment in Scudder Daily Assets Fund Institutional (cost $21,253,321)* | 21,253,321 |
Investment in Scudder Cash Management QP Trust (cost $4,615,397) | 4,615,397 |
Total investments in securities, at value (cost $200,132,848) | 220,295,116 |
Cash | 4,299 |
Foreign currency, at value (cost $4,825,128) | 4,749,174 |
Receivable for investments sold | 6,847,960 |
Dividends receivable | 22,185 |
Interest receivable | 25,469 |
Receivable for Portfolio shares sold | 21,713 |
Foreign taxes recoverable | 274 |
Other assets | 3,443 |
Total assets | 231,969,633 |
Liabilities |
Payable for investments purchased | 3,904,164 |
Payable for Portfolio shares redeemed | 232,746 |
Payable upon return of securities loaned | 21,253,321 |
Written options, at value (premiums received $255,194) | 318,650 |
Accrued management fee | 128,453 |
Other accrued expenses and payables | 61,280 |
Total liabilities | 25,898,614 |
Net assets, at value | $ 206,071,019 |
Net Assets |
Net assets consist of: Accumulated distributions in excess of net investment income | $ (476,740) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: Investments | 20,162,268 |
Written options | (63,456) |
Foreign currency related transactions | (69,153) |
Accumulated net realized gain (loss) | (281,793,784) |
Paid-in capital | 468,311,884 |
Net assets, at value | $ 206,071,019 |
Class A Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share ($191,609,963 ÷ 22,806,154 outstanding shares of beneficial interest, $.01 par value, unlimited number of shares authorized) | $ 8.40 |
Class B Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share ($14,461,056 ÷ 1,733,862 outstanding shares of beneficial interest, $.01 par value, unlimited number of shares authorized) | $ 8.34 |
* Represents collateral on securities loaned.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Operations for the six months ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) |
Investment Income |
Income: Dividends (net of foreign taxes withheld of $1,918) | $ 394,345 |
Interest | 592 |
Interest — Scudder Cash Management QP Trust | 110,206 |
Securities lending income, including income from Scudder Daily Assets Fund Institutional, net of borrower rebates | 9,691 |
Total Income | 514,834 |
Expenses: Management fee | 806,800 |
Custodian and accounting fees | 55,193 |
Distribution service fees (Class B) | 18,303 |
Record keeping fees (Class B) | 9,328 |
Auditing | 21,621 |
Legal | 9,019 |
Trustees' fees and expenses | 2,699 |
Reports to shareholders | 13,832 |
Other | 9,165 |
Total expenses, before expense reductions | 945,960 |
Expense reductions | (1,086) |
Total expenses, after expense reductions | 944,874 |
Net investment income (loss) | (430,040) |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investment Transactions |
Net realized gain (loss) from: Investments | 1,264,440 |
Written options | 1,742,079 |
Foreign currency related transactions | 4,408 |
| 3,010,927 |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period on: Investments | (17,767,359) |
Written options | (189,882) |
Foreign currency related transactions | (76,867) |
| (18,034,108) |
Net gain (loss) on investment transactions | (15,023,181) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | $ (15,453,221) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) | Year Ended December 31, 2004 |
Operations: Net investment income (loss) | $ (430,040) | $ 1,003,070 |
Net realized gain (loss) | 3,010,927 | 14,690,748 |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period on investment transactions | (18,034,108) | (12,924,302) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | (15,453,221) | 2,769,516 |
Distributions to shareholders from: Net investment income Class A | (979,061) | — |
Class B | (18,255) | — |
Portfolio share transactions: Class A Proceeds from shares sold | 8,890,885 | 32,575,554 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 979,061 | — |
Cost of shares redeemed | (32,947,232) | (61,621,741) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Class A share transactions | (23,077,286) | (29,046,187) |
Class B Proceeds from shares sold | 1,010,297 | 7,002,084 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 18,255 | — |
Cost of shares redeemed | (1,863,250) | (1,720,967) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Class B share transactions | (834,698) | 5,281,117 |
Increase (decrease) in net assets | (40,362,521) | (20,995,554) |
Net assets at beginning of period | 246,433,540 | 267,429,094 |
Net assets at end of period (including accumulated distributions in excess of net investment income and undistributed net investment income of $476,740 and $950,616, respectively) | $ 206,071,019 | $ 246,433,540 |
Other Information |
Class A Shares outstanding at beginning of period | 25,536,462 | 29,035,542 |
Shares sold | 1,043,921 | 3,753,123 |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | 119,107 | — |
Shares redeemed | (3,893,336) | (7,252,203) |
Net increase (decrease) in Portfolio shares | (2,730,308) | (3,499,080) |
Shares outstanding at end of period | 22,806,154 | 25,536,462 |
Class B Shares outstanding at beginning of period | 1,832,122 | 1,217,540 |
Shares sold | 121,925 | 821,254 |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | 2,234 | — |
Shares redeemed | (222,419) | (206,672) |
Net increase (decrease) in Portfolio shares | (98,260) | 614,582 |
Shares outstanding at end of period | 1,733,862 | 1,832,122 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Class A
Years Ended December 31, | 2005a | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000b |
Selected Per Share Data |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 9.01 | $ 8.84 | $ 6.02 | $ 9.36 | $ 13.87 | $ 17.77 |
Income (loss) from investment operations: Net investment income (loss)c | (.02) | .04 | (.04) | (.03) | .01 | .04 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.55) | .13 | 2.86 | (3.30) | (4.50) | (3.84) |
Total from investment operations | (.57) | .17 | 2.82 | (3.33) | (4.49) | (3.80) |
Less distributions from: Net investment income | (.04) | — | — | (.01) | (.02) | — |
Net realized gains on investment transactions | — | — | — | — | — | (.10) |
Total distributions | (.04) | — | — | (.01) | (.02) | (.10) |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 8.40 | $ 9.01 | $ 8.84 | $ 6.02 | $ 9.36 | $ 13.87 |
Total Return (%) | (6.30)** | 1.92 | 46.84 | (35.52) | (32.39) | (21.57) |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data |
Net assets, end of period ($ millions) | 192 | 230 | 257 | 219 | 351 | 270 |
Ratio of expenses (%) | .85* | .83 | .86 | .80 | .81 | .82 |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) (%) | (.37)* | .43 | (.50) | (.37) | .12 | .21 |
Portfolio turnover rate (%) | 124* | 112 | 66 | 64 | 56 | 107 |
a For the six months ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited).
b On June 18, 2001, the Portfolio implemented a 1 for 10 reverse stock split. Per share information, for the periods prior to December 31, 2001, has been restated to reflect the effect of the split. Shareholders received 1 share for every 10 shares owned and net asset value per share increased correspondingly.
c Based on average shares outstanding during the period.
* Annualized ** Not annualized
Class B
Years Ended December 31, | 2005a | 2004 | 2003 | 2002b |
Selected Per Share Data |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 8.93 | $ 8.80 | $ 6.01 | $ 6.32 |
Income (loss) from investment operations: Net investment income (loss)c | (.03) | .01 | (.07) | (.02) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.55) | .12 | 2.86 | (.29) |
Total from investment operations | (.58) | .13 | 2.79 | (.31) |
Less distributions from: Net investment income | (.01) | — | — | — |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 8.34 | $ 8.93 | $ 8.80 | $ 6.01 |
Total Return (%) | (6.49)** | 1.48 | 46.42 | (4.75)** |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data |
Net assets, end of period ($ millions) | 14 | 16 | 11 | .3 |
Ratio of expenses before expense reductions (%) | 1.23* | 1.22 | 1.25 | 1.06* |
Ratio of expenses after expense reductions (%) | 1.23* | 1.21 | 1.25 | 1.06* |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) (%) | (.75)* | .05 | (.89) | (.79)* |
Portfolio turnover rate (%) | 124* | 112 | 66 | 64 |
a For the six months ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited).
b For the period from July 1, 2002 (commencement of operations of Class B shares) to December 31, 2002.
c Based on average shares outstanding during the period.
* Annualized ** Not annualized
Information About Your Portfolio's Expenses |
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Scudder Templeton Foreign Value Portfolio
As an investor of the Portfolio, you incur two types of costs: ongoing expenses and transaction costs. Ongoing expenses include management fees, distribution and service (12b-1) fees and other Portfolio expenses. Examples of transaction costs include sales charges (loads), redemption fees and account maintenance fees, which are not shown in this section. The following tables are intended to help you understand your ongoing expenses (in dollars) of investing in the Portfolio and to help you compare these expenses with the ongoing expenses of investing in other mutual funds. In the most recent six-month period, the Portfolio limited these expenses; had it not done so, expenses would have been higher. The tables are based on an investment of $1,000 made at the beginning of the six-month period ended June 30, 2005.
The tables illustrate your Portfolio's expenses in two ways:
Actual Portfolio Return. This helps you estimate the actual dollar amount of ongoing expenses (but not transaction costs) paid on a $1,000 investment in the Portfolio using the Portfolio's actual return during the period. To estimate the expenses you paid over the period, simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the "Expenses Paid per $1,000" line under the share class you hold.
Hypothetical 5% Portfolio Return. This helps you to compare your Portfolio's ongoing expenses (but not transaction costs) with those of other mutual funds using the Portfolio's actual expense ratio and a hypothetical rate of return of 5% per year before expenses. Examples using a 5% hypothetical Portfolio return may be found in the shareholder reports of other mutual funds. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period.
Please note that the expenses shown in these tables are meant to highlight your ongoing expenses only and do not reflect any transaction costs. The "Expenses Paid per $1,000" line of the tables is useful in comparing ongoing expenses only and will not help you determine the relative total expense of owning different funds. If these transaction costs had been included, your costs would have been higher.
Expenses and Value of a $1,000 Investment for the six months ended June 30, 2005 |
Actual Portfolio Return | Class A | Class B |
Beginning Account Value 1/1/05 | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,000.00 |
Ending Account Value 6/30/05 | $ 980.10 | $ 979.20 |
Expenses Paid per $1,000* | $ 5.60 | $ 6.58 |
Hypothetical 5% Portfolio Return | Class A | Class B |
Beginning Account Value 1/1/05 | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,000.00 |
Ending Account Value 6/30/05 | $ 1,019.14 | $ 1,018.15 |
Expenses Paid per $1,000* | $ 5.71 | $ 6.71 |
* Expenses are equal to the Portfolio's annualized expense ratio for each share class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent six-month period, then divided by 365.
Annualized Expense Ratios | Class A | Class B |
Scudder Variable Series II — Scudder Templeton Foreign Value Portfolio | 1.14% | 1.34% |
For more information, please refer to the Portfolio's prospectus.
These tables do not 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.
Management Summary June 30, 2005 |
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Scudder Templeton Foreign Value Portfolio
The global economy generally grew during the six-month period ended June 30, 2005. Apart from western Europe, foreign countries' growth appeared to be beating the expectations of a slowdown. However, the synchronized global recovery is now at least three and a half years old. At this point in the economic cycle, we think it is reasonable for the pace of growth to moderate, which might have been occurring over the past few months. Oil prices remained a major concern for the global economy, as the commodity traded at elevated levels, reaching a high of more than $60 per barrel in June. Although rising energy costs affected companies around the world, many global equity markets produced positive returns in local currencies for the first half of 2005. The US dollar rallied during the period, which significantly reduced these returns when translated into dollars.
Within this environment, the portfolio posted a -1.99% return (Class A shares, unadjusted for contract charges) for the period under review, versus the MSCI ACWI World ex-US Index return of -0.01%. The portfolio benefited from several holdings, including Denmark's ISS commercial services company, which was subject to a buyout bid. Over the period, a leading electronics manufacturer, South Korea's Samsung Electronics, also aided performance as it benefited from strong sales volumes. Australian mining company Iluka Resources performed well for the period, due to favorable demand and pricing for titanium and zircon, as well as takeover speculation.
Detractors from performance for the period included Canada's Alcan, an aluminum manufacturer hurt by lower aluminum prices and increased competition. Another holding, Israel's Check Point Software Technologies a global leader in Internet firewall and security, was weak mainly due to increased competition and concerns about new products not doing as well as projected, as well as slower growth in its core business. And Portugal Telecom hindered the portfolio's performance due to increased competitive pressures in its domestic mobile business, as well as its Brazilian subsidiaries.
At Templeton, our investment focus has always centered on individual companies and longer-term returns. We are confident that regardless of the macroeconomic climate we might encounter, we should continue to find "bargain" investment opportunities. This has been our experience for more than 60 years.
Antonio Docal, CFA
Lead Portfolio Manager
Templeton Investment Counsel LLC, Subadvisor to the Portfolio
All performance shown is historical, assumes reinvestment of all dividend and capital gain distributions, 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 than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Please visit scudder.com for the product's most recent month-end performance. 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.
Portfolio returns during the period reflect a fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement. Without this waiver/reimbursement, returns would have been lower.
Risk Considerations
This 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, 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 MSCI ACWI (All Country World Index) World ex US IndexSM is an unmanaged free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure equity market performance in the global developed and emerging markets. As of December 2003 the MSCI ACWI ex US consisted of the following 48 developed and emerging market country indices: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Singapore Free, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and Venezuela. The index is calculated using closing local market prices and converts to US dollars using the London close foreign exchange rates. Index returns assume reinvestment of all dividends and, unlike portfolio returns, do not reflect fees or expenses. It is not possible to invest directly into an index.
Portfolio management market commentary is as of June 30, 2005, and may not come to pass. This information is subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions.
Scudder Templeton Foreign Value Portfolio
Asset Allocation | 6/30/05 | 12/31/04 |
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Common Stocks | 91% | 95% |
Cash Equivalents | 9% | 5% |
| 100% | 100% |
Sector Diversification (As a % of Common Stocks) | 6/30/05 | 12/31/04 |
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Financials | 19% | 23% |
Consumer Discretionary | 14% | 13% |
Industrials | 13% | 14% |
Materials | 12% | 11% |
Telecommunication Services | 12% | 10% |
Energy | 7% | 7% |
Information Technology | 7% | 6% |
Health Care | 7% | 6% |
Consumer Staples | 5% | 5% |
Utilities | 4% | 5% |
| 100% | 100% |
Geographical Diversification (As a % of Common Stocks) | 6/30/05 | 12/31/04 |
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Europe (excluding United Kingdom) | 41% | 44% |
United Kingdom | 24% | 24% |
Japan | 12% | 11% |
Pacific Basin | 12% | 10% |
Australia | 3% | 3% |
Latin America | 2% | 2% |
Other | 6% | 6% |
| 100% | 100% |
Asset allocation, sector and geographical diversifications are subject to change.
For more complete details about the Portfolio's investment portfolio, see page 60. A quarterly Fact Sheet is available upon request. Information concerning portfolio holdings of the Portfolio as of month end will be posted to scudder.com on the 15th of the following month.
Following the Portfolio's fiscal first and third quarter-end, a complete portfolio holdings listing is filed with the SEC on Form N-Q. The form will be available on the SEC's Web site at www.sec.gov, and it also may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the SEC's Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling (800) SEC-0330.
Investment Portfolio June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) |
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Scudder Templeton Foreign Value Portfolio
| Shares
| Value ($) |
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Common Stocks 93.6% |
Australia 2.3% |
Alumina Ltd. | 14,039 | 59,175 |
Iluka Resources Ltd. | 7,183 | 41,037 |
National Australia Bank Ltd. | 4,527 | 105,720 |
(Cost $195,553) | 205,932 |
Bermuda 0.9% |
ACE Ltd. (Cost $70,794) | 1,780 | 79,833 |
Brazil 1.3% |
Companhia Vale do Rio Doce (ADR) | 1,720 | 43,688 |
Empresa Brasiliera de Aeronautica SA (Preferred) (ADR) | 2,270 | 75,069 |
(Cost $103,335) | 118,757 |
Canada 2.8% |
Alcan, Inc. | 3,410 | 102,367 |
BCE, Inc. | 3,840 | 90,891 |
Domtar, Inc. | 7,800 | 57,679 |
(Cost $278,169) | 250,937 |
Cayman Island 0.8% |
XL Capital Ltd. "A" (Cost $68,518) | 910 | 67,722 |
China 0.9% |
China Telecom Corp., Ltd. "H" (Cost $75,825) | 220,000 | 77,891 |
Finland 2.3% |
Stora Enso Oyj | 8,000 | 101,600 |
UPM-Kymmene Oyj | 5,380 | 103,139 |
(Cost $227,835) | 204,739 |
France 6.2% |
Accor SA | 1,891 | 88,326 |
Axa | 3,172 | 78,886 |
Compagnie Generale des Etablissements Michelin "B" | 812 | 49,289 |
Sanofi-Aventis | 1,518 | 124,277 |
Suez SA | 2,159 | 58,393 |
Total SA | 469 | 109,831 |
Valeo SA | 1,034 | 46,279 |
(Cost $523,768) | 555,281 |
Germany 5.5% |
BASF AG | 1,795 | 118,972 |
Celesio AG | 526 | 41,365 |
Deutsche Post AG | 5,749 | 134,236 |
E.ON AG | 1,395 | 123,848 |
Volkswagen AG | 1,637 | 74,681 |
(Cost $478,897) | 493,102 |
Hong Kong 3.2% |
Cheung Kong Holdings Ltd. | 10,000 | 96,678 |
Hutchison Whampoa Ltd. | 12,000 | 107,852 |
| Shares
| Value ($) |
| |
Swire Pacific Ltd. "A" | 9,000 | 79,266 |
(Cost $263,844) | 283,796 |
Israel 1.2% |
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.* (Cost $121,177) | 5,410 | 107,118 |
Italy 2.2% |
Eni SpA | 5,350 | 137,354 |
Riunione Adriatica di Sicurta SpA | 3,140 | 60,943 |
(Cost $197,453) | 198,297 |
Japan 11.5% |
East Japan Railway Co. | 16 | 82,024 |
Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. | 2,000 | 65,066 |
Hitachi Ltd. | 13,000 | 78,718 |
KDDI Corp. | 21 | 96,892 |
Mabuchi Motor Co., Ltd. | 1,500 | 86,279 |
NEC Corp. | 9,000 | 48,366 |
Nintendo Co., Ltd. | 700 | 72,919 |
Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp. | 22 | 94,293 |
Nomura Holdings, Inc. | 6,900 | 81,928 |
Olympus Corp. | 3,000 | 57,285 |
Sompo Japan Insurance, Inc. | 7,000 | 70,328 |
Sony Corp. | 2,700 | 92,980 |
Takeda Chemical Industries Ltd. | 2,000 | 98,884 |
(Cost $1,086,232) | 1,025,962 |
Korea 4.8% |
Kookmin Bank (ADR) | 1,750 | 79,765 |
Korea Electric Power Corp. (ADR) | 2,790 | 43,719 |
POSCO (ADR) | 840 | 36,935 |
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (GDR), 144A | 867 | 207,430 |
SK Telecom Co., Ltd. (ADR) | 3,060 | 62,424 |
(Cost $392,447) | 430,273 |
Mexico 0.9% |
Telefonos de Mexico SA de CV "L" (ADR) (Cost $80,934) | 4,480 | 84,627 |
Netherlands 6.5% |
Akzo Nobel NV | 2,597 | 101,922 |
ING Groep NV | 4,263 | 119,933 |
Koninklijke (Royal) Philips Electronics NV | 5,126 | 128,900 |
Reed Elsevier NV | 4,445 | 61,772 |
Unilever NV | 1,527 | 98,852 |
Wolters Kluwer NV | 3,963 | 75,585 |
(Cost $589,954) | 586,964 |
Norway 1.4% |
Norske Skogindustrier ASA | 2,000 | 32,774 |
Telenor ASA | 11,600 | 92,098 |
(Cost $139,349) | 124,872 |
| Shares
| Value ($) |
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Portugal 1.3% |
Portugal Telecom SGPS SA (Registered) (Cost $129,476) | 11,862 | 113,013 |
Singapore 1.0% |
DBS Group Holdings Ltd. (Cost $104,336) | 11,000 | 93,078 |
Spain 4.6% |
Banco Santander Central Hispano SA | 9,077 | 104,810 |
Iberdrola SA | 2,938 | 77,253 |
Repsolf YPF SA | 5,451 | 138,751 |
Telefonica SA (ADR) | 1,893 | 92,558 |
(Cost $396,621) | 413,372 |
Sweden 4.3% |
Atlas Copco AB "A" | 5,580 | 88,223 |
Nordea Bank AB | 12,559 | 113,832 |
Securitas AB "B" | 5,350 | 89,053 |
Volvo AB "B" | 2,230 | 90,494 |
(Cost $375,519) | 381,602 |
Switzerland 3.8% |
Lonza Group AG (Registered) | 1,781 | 98,337 |
Nestle SA (Registered) | 384 | 98,136 |
Swiss Re (Registered) | 1,094 | 67,051 |
UBS AG (Registered) | 1,033 | 80,391 |
(Cost $356,742) | 343,915 |
Taiwan 1.6% |
Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd. (ADR) | 2,630 | 56,361 |
Compal Electronics, Inc (GDR), 144A | 16,740 | 83,198 |
(Cost $134,815) | 139,559 |
United Kingdom 22.3% |
Alliance Unichem PLC | 4,867 | 73,916 |
| Shares
| Value ($) |
| |
BAE Systems PLC | 17,741 | 90,818 |
Boots Group PLC | 9,138 | 99,454 |
BP PLC | 9,519 | 98,985 |
British Airways PLC* | 16,360 | 76,912 |
British Sky Broadcasting Group PLC | 12,463 | 117,453 |
Cadbury Schweppes PLC | 11,490 | 109,378 |
Compass Group PLC | 36,228 | 151,981 |
GKN PLC | 11,346 | 52,216 |
GlaxoSmithKline PLC | 5,152 | 124,306 |
HSBC Holdings PLC | 6,000 | 95,913 |
National Grid Transco PLC | 5,730 | 55,409 |
Pearson PLC | 5,899 | 69,202 |
Rentokil Initial PLC | 40,752 | 116,031 |
Rolls-Royce Group PLC* | 16,857 | 86,426 |
Rolls-Royce Group PLC "B" | 789,000 | 1,413 |
Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC | 4,395 | 132,351 |
Shell Transport & Trading Co., PLC | 13,293 | 128,772 |
Shire Pharmaceuticals Group PLC | 7,994 | 87,526 |
Smiths Group PLC | 5,109 | 84,018 |
Vodafone Group PLC | 46,722 | 113,530 |
Yell Group PLC | 4,117 | 31,303 |
(Cost $1,977,809) | 1,997,312 |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $8,369,402) | 8,377,954 |
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Cash Equivalents 8.9% |
Scudder Cash Management QP Trust, 3.14% (b) (Cost $797,330) | 797,330 | 797,330 |
| % of Net Assets | Value ($) |
| |
Total Investment Portfolio (Cost $9,166,732) (a) | 102.5 | 9,175,284 |
Other Assets and Liabilities | (2.5) | (220,720) |
Net Assets | 100.0 | 8,954,564 |
Notes to Scudder Templeton Foreign Value Portfolio |
* Non-income producing security.
(a) The cost for federal income tax purposes was $9,169,865. At June 30, 2005, net unrealized appreciation for all securities based on tax cost was $5,419. This consisted of aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all securities in which there was an excess of value over tax cost of $274,324 and aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all securities in which there was an excess of tax cost over value of $268,905.
(b) Scudder Cash Management QP Trust is managed by Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc. The rate shown is the annualized seven-day yield at period end.
ADR: American Depositary Receipt
GDR: Global Depositary Receipt
144A: Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Assets and Liabilities as of June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) |
Assets |
Investments: Investments in securities, at value (cost $8,369,402) | $ 8,377,954 |
Scudder Cash Management QP Trust (cost $797,330) | 797,330 |
Total investments in securities, at value (cost $9,166,732) | 9,175,284 |
Cash | 118 |
Foreign currency, at value (cost $19,710) | 19,595 |
Receivable for investments sold | 78,343 |
Dividends receivable | 17,187 |
Interest receivable | 1,692 |
Receivable for Portfolio shares sold | 16,963 |
Foreign taxes recoverable | 5,168 |
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 13 |
Due from Advisor | 19,825 |
Total assets | 9,334,188 |
Liabilities |
Payable for investments purchased | 338,065 |
Other accrued expenses and payables | 41,559 |
Total liabilities | 379,624 |
Net assets, at value | $ 8,954,564 |
Net Assets |
Net assets consist of: Undistributed net investment income | 106,509 |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: Investments | 8,552 |
Foreign currency related transactions | (551) |
Accumulated net realized gain (loss) | 25,709 |
Paid-in capital | 8,814,345 |
Net assets, at value | $ 8,954,564 |
Class A Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share ($4,788,855 ÷ 462,829 outstanding shares of beneficial interest, $.01 par value, unlimited number of shares authorized) | $ 10.35 |
Class B Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share ($4,165,709 ÷ 403,070 outstanding shares of beneficial interest, $.01 par value, unlimited number of shares authorized) | $ 10.33 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Operations for the six months ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) |
Investment Income |
Income: Dividends (net of foreign taxes withheld of $19,342) | $ 148,925 |
Interest — Scudder Cash Management QP Trust | 7,467 |
Total Income | 156,392 |
Expenses: Management fee | 36,065 |
Custodian and accounting fees | 51,727 |
Distribution service fees (Class B) | 4,257 |
Record keeping fees (Class B) | 804 |
Auditing | 11,349 |
Legal | 1,677 |
Trustees' fees and expenses | 42 |
Reports to shareholders | 1,749 |
Offering cost | 787 |
Other | 627 |
Total expenses, before expense reductions | 109,084 |
Expense reductions | (62,334) |
Total expenses, after expense reductions | 46,750 |
Net investment income (loss) | 109,642 |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investment Transactions |
Net realized gain (loss) from: Investments | 34,471 |
Foreign currency related transactions | (8,762) |
| 25,709 |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period on: Investments | (287,506) |
Foreign currency related transactions | (579) |
| (288,085) |
Net gain (loss) on investment transactions | (262,376) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | $ (152,734) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) | Period Ended December 31, 2004a |
Operations: Net investment income (loss) | $ 109,642 | $ 2,020 |
Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions | 25,709 | (8,340) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investment transactions during the period | (288,085) | 296,086 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | (152,734) | 289,766 |
Portfolio share transactions: Class A Proceeds from shares sold | 2,472,721 | 2,500,000 |
Cost of shares redeemed | (253,590) | — |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Class A share transactions | 2,219,131 | 2,500,000 |
Class B Proceeds from shares sold | 1,382,698 | 2,758,419 |
Cost of shares redeemed | (42,404) | (312) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Class B share transactions | 1,340,294 | 2,758,107 |
Increase (decrease) in net assets | 3,406,691 | 5,547,873 |
Net assets at beginning of period | 5,547,873 | — |
Net assets at end of period (including undistributed net investment income and accumulated net investment loss of $106,509 and $3,133, respectively) | $ 8,954,564 | $ 5,547,873 |
Other Information |
Class A Shares outstanding at beginning of period | 250,000 | — |
Shares sold | 236,937 | 250,000 |
Share redeemed | (24,108) | — |
Net increase in Portfolio shares | 212,829 | 250,000 |
Shares outstanding at end of period | 462,829 | 250,000 |
Class B Shares outstanding at beginning of period | 275,227 | — |
Shares sold | 131,929 | 275,257 |
Shares redeemed | (4,086) | (30) |
Net increase in Portfolio shares | 127,843 | 275,227 |
Shares outstanding at end of period | 403,070 | 275,227 |
a For the period from November 15, 2004 (commencement of operations) to December 31, 2004.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Class A
| 2005a | 2004b |
Selected Per Share Data |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 10.56 | $ 10.00 |
Income (loss) from investment operations: Net investment income (loss)c | .15 | .01 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.36) | .55 |
Total from investment operations | (.21) | .56 |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 10.35 | $ 10.56 |
Total Return (%)d | (1.99)** | 5.60** |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data |
Net assets, end of period ($ millions) | 5 | 3 |
Ratio of expenses before expense reductions (%) | 2.74* | 7.34* |
Ratio of expenses after expense reductions (%) | 1.14* | 1.14* |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) (%) | 2.97* | .41* |
Portfolio turnover rate (%) | 12* | — |
a For the six months ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited).
b For the period from November 15, 2004 (commencement of operations) to December 31, 2004.
c Based on average shares outstanding during the period.
d Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced.
* Annualized
** Not annualized
Class B
| 2005a | 2004b |
Selected Per Share Data |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 10.56 | $ 10.00 |
Income (loss) from investment operations: Net investment income (loss)c | .14 | — |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.37) | .56 |
Total from investment operations | (.23) | .56 |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 10.33 | $ 10.56 |
Total Return (%)d | (2.18)** | 5.60** |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data |
Net assets, end of period ($ millions) | 4 | 3 |
Ratio of expenses before expense reductions (%) | 3.03* | 7.74* |
Ratio of expenses after expense reductions (%) | 1.34* | 1.34* |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) (%) | 2.77* | .21* |
Portfolio turnover rate (%) | 12* | — |
a For the six months ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited).
b For the period from November 15, 2004 (commencement of operations) to December 31, 2004.
c Based on average shares outstanding during the period.
d Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced.
* Annualized
** Not annualized
Information About Your Portfolio's Expenses |
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Scudder Total Return Portfolio
As an investor of the Portfolio, you incur two types of costs: ongoing expenses and transaction costs. Ongoing expenses include management fees, distribution and service (12b-1) fees and other Portfolio expenses. Examples of transaction costs include sales charges (loads), redemption fees and account maintenance fees, which are not shown in this section. The following tables are intended to help you understand your ongoing expenses (in dollars) of investing in the Portfolio and to help you compare these expenses with the ongoing expenses of investing in other mutual funds. The tables are based on an investment of $1,000 made at the beginning of the six-month period ended June 30, 2005.
The tables illustrate your Portfolio's expenses in two ways:
Actual Portfolio Return. This helps you estimate the actual dollar amount of ongoing expenses (but not transaction costs) paid on a $1,000 investment in the Portfolio using the Portfolio's actual return during the period. To estimate the expenses you paid over the period, simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the "Expenses Paid per $1,000" line under the share class you hold.
Hypothetical 5% Portfolio Return. This helps you to compare your Portfolio's ongoing expenses (but not transaction costs) with those of other mutual funds using the Portfolio's actual expense ratio and a hypothetical rate of return of 5% per year before expenses. Examples using a 5% hypothetical Portfolio return may be found in the shareholder reports of other mutual funds. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period.
Please note that the expenses shown in these tables are meant to highlight your ongoing expenses only and do not reflect any transaction costs. The "Expenses Paid per $1,000" line of the tables is useful in comparing ongoing expenses only and will not help you determine the relative total expense of owning different funds. If these transaction costs had been included, your costs would have been higher.
Expenses and Value of a $1,000 Investment for the six months ended June 30, 2005 |
Actual Portfolio Return | Class A | Class B |
Beginning Account Value 1/1/05 | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,000.00 |
Ending Account Value 6/30/05 | $ 1,007.70 | $ 1,005.60 |
Expenses Paid per $1,000* | $ 2.79 | $ 4.67 |
Hypothetical 5% Portfolio Return | Class A | Class B |
Beginning Account Value 1/1/05 | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,000.00 |
Ending Account Value 6/30/05 | $ 1,022.02 | $ 1,020.13 |
Expenses Paid per $1,000* | $ 2.81 | $ 4.71 |
* Expenses are equal to the Portfolio's annualized expense ratio for each share class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent six-month period, then divided by 365.
Annualized Expense Ratios | Class A | Class B |
Scudder Variable Series II — Scudder Total Return Portfolio | .56% | .94% |
For more information, please refer to the Portfolio's prospectus.
These tables do not 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.
Management Summary June 30, 2005 |
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Scudder Total Return Portfolio
During the first six months of 2005, the US stock market exhibited considerable volatility as investors reacted to economic news that was somewhat contradictory. At June 30, 2005, the S&P 500 Index was close to its level at the beginning of the year; the total return of the index for the six-month period was -0.81%. Large-cap stocks performed better than small-cap stocks, and value stocks outperformed growth.
Bonds delivered higher returns than stocks for the period: Return of the Lehman Brothers Aggregate Bond Index was 2.51%. High-yield bonds underperformed investment-grade issues in the early months of 2005, as concerns about the durability of economic growth drove a flight to quality. After a turbulent period in March and early April, the high-yield and emerging market debt sectors rebounded in the quarter.
For the six-month period ended June 30, 2005, the return of Scudder Total Return Portfolio (Class A shares, unadjusted for contract charges) was 0.77%. As expected, since this portfolio invests in a blend of equity and bond securities, its return was between the returns of our major equity and bond benchmarks, the S&P 500 and the Lehman Brothers Aggregate Bond Index. Our other equity benchmark, the Russell 1000 Growth Index, had a return of -1.72%. The Lipper peer group of balanced funds had an average return of 0.51% for the period.
Over the last six months, the portfolio's equity/fixed-income mix was maintained at close to a neutral position of 60% stocks and 40% bonds, but with a modest overweight in equities. This overweight in equities detracted from performance, since bond returns were higher than equity returns. In the equity portion of the portfolio, stock selection, particularly in the energy and health care sectors, was the major contributor to the portfolio's performance. The lack of utility holdings was negative for performance, as this sector had the second highest return (after energy) in the S&P 500 Index. In the bond portion of the portfolio, individual security selection had the largest positive impact on performance. Exposure to the high-yield and emerging market debt sectors added value. Non-dollar bond holdings added value as well since foreign markets performed better than the US market.
Julie M. Van Cleave, CFA J. Christopher Gagnier
Andrew P. Cestone Brett Diment
Thomas F. Sassi Arnim S. Holzer
Portfolio Managers
Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc.
All performance shown is historical, assumes reinvestment of all dividend and capital gain distributions, 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 than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Please visit scudder.com for the product's most recent month-end performance. 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. The portfolio also invests in individual bonds whose yields and market values fluctuate so that your investment may be worth more or less than its original cost. Bond investments are subject to interest-rate risk such that when interest rates rise, the prices of the bonds, and thus the value of the bond fund, can decline and the investor can lose principal value. Please read this portfolio's prospectus for specific details regarding its investments and risk profile.
The Standard & Poor's (S&P) 500 Index is an unmanaged 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.
The Russell 1000 Growth Index is an unmanaged, capitalization-weighted index which consists of those securities in the Russell 1000 Index with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values.
Index returns assume reinvestment of all dividends and, unlike portfolio returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. It is not possible to invest directly into an index.
The Lipper Balanced Fund category includes funds whose primary objective is to conserve principal by maintaining at all times a balanced portfolio of both stocks and bonds. Typically, the stock/bond ratio ranges around 60%/40%.
Portfolio management market commentary is as of June 30, 2005, and may not come to pass. This information is subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions.
Scudder Total Return Portfolio
Asset Allocation (Excludes Securities Lending Collateral) | 6/30/05 | 12/31/04 |
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Common Stocks | 58% | 60% |
Corporate Bonds | 11% | 11% |
Cash Equivalents | 6% | 3% |
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations | 5% | 7% |
Foreign Bonds — US$ Denominated | 4% | 5% |
Commercial and Non-Agency Mortgage Backed Securities | 4% | 2% |
US Government Backed | 3% | 4% |
Foreign Bonds — Non US$ Denominated | 3% | 1% |
Municipal Bonds and Notes | 2% | 2% |
US Government Agency Sponsored Pass-Throughs | 2% | 1% |
Asset Backed | 2% | 3% |
Government National Mortgage Association | — | 1% |
| 100% | 100% |
Sector Diversification (Excludes Cash Equivalents and Securities Lending Collateral) | 6/30/05 | 12/31/04 |
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Financials | 19% | 19% |
Information Technology | 16% | 19% |
Health Care | 12% | 16% |
Consumer Discretionary | 11% | 12% |
Industrials | 11% | 11% |
Energy | 10% | 9% |
Consumer Staples | 5% | 8% |
Sovereign Bonds | 5% | — |
Materials | 5% | 4% |
Telecommunication Services | 3% | 1% |
Utilities | 3% | 1% |
| 100% | 100% |
Asset allocation and sector diversification are subject to change.
For more complete details about the Portfolio's investment portfolio, see page 70. A quarterly Fact Sheet is available upon request. Information concerning portfolio holdings of the Portfolio as of month end will be posted to scudder.com on the 15th of the following month.
Following the Portfolio's fiscal first and third quarter-end, a complete portfolio holdings listing is filed with the SEC on Form N-Q. The form will be available on the SEC's Web site at www.sec.gov, and it also may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the SEC's Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling (800) SEC-0330.
Investment Portfolio June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) |
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Common Stocks 58.0% |
Consumer Discretionary 6.5% |
Auto Components 0.1% |
Noble International Ltd. | 4,000 | 94,200 |
Oxford Automotive, Inc.* | 73,172 | 20,488 |
Tenneco Automotive, Inc.* | 19,200 | 319,488 |
| 434,176 |
Automobiles 0.3% |
Harley-Davidson, Inc. | 47,600 | 2,360,960 |
Distributors 0.0% |
The Andersons, Inc. | 3,200 | 114,592 |
Diversified Consumer Services 0.0% |
Sotheby's Holdings, Inc., "A"* | 7,300 | 100,010 |
Hotels Restaurants & Leisure 0.9% |
Argosy Gaming Co.* | 9,300 | 433,473 |
California Pizza Kitchen, Inc.* | 3,600 | 98,172 |
CEC Entertainment, Inc.* | 3,500 | 147,315 |
CKE Restaurants, Inc. | 19,200 | 267,264 |
Dave & Buster's, Inc.* | 3,300 | 60,852 |
International Game Technology | 40,200 | 1,131,630 |
MTR Gaming Group, Inc.* | 29,200 | 339,888 |
Multimedia Games, Inc.* | 23,400 | 257,634 |
Panera Bread Co., "A"* | 5,300 | 329,051 |
Starbucks Corp.* | 17,700 | 914,382 |
YUM! Brands, Inc. | 43,900 | 2,286,312 |
| 6,265,973 |
Household Durables 0.1% |
Fortune Brands, Inc. | 11,100 | 985,680 |
Internet & Catalog Retail 0.2% |
eBay, Inc.* | 43,200 | 1,426,032 |
Leisure Equipment & Products 0.1% |
Arctic Cat, Inc. | 7,200 | 147,816 |
Escalade, Inc. | 1,300 | 17,979 |
JAKKS Pacific, Inc.* | 14,300 | 274,703 |
| 440,498 |
Media 1.1% |
aQuantive, Inc.* | 7,400 | 131,128 |
Comcast Corp., Special "A"* | 50,000 | 1,497,500 |
McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. | 53,800 | 2,380,650 |
Omnicom Group, Inc. | 29,600 | 2,363,856 |
Reader's Digest Association, Inc. | 30,100 | 496,650 |
Scholastic Corp.* | 10,100 | 389,355 |
Viacom, Inc., "B" | 25,309 | 810,394 |
| 8,069,533 |
Multiline Retail 1.2% |
Family Dollar Stores, Inc. | 107,500 | 2,805,750 |
Kirkland's, Inc.* | 17,700 | 165,318 |
Kohl's Corp.* | 26,300 | 1,470,433 |
Target Corp. | 75,100 | 4,086,191 |
| 8,527,692 |
Specialty Retail 2.3% |
Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc.* | 22,300 | 931,694 |
Cato Corp., "A" | 16,350 | 337,627 |
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GameStop Corp., "B"* | 2,600 | 77,740 |
Genesco, Inc.* | 8,700 | 322,683 |
Hibbett Sporting Goods, Inc.* | 9,300 | 351,912 |
Home Depot, Inc. | 12,600 | 490,140 |
Jo-Ann Stores, Inc.* | 1,400 | 36,946 |
Jos. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc.* | 8,100 | 350,730 |
Lowe's Companies, Inc. | 70,300 | 4,092,866 |
Payless ShoeSource, Inc.* | 12,800 | 245,760 |
Pier 1 Imports, Inc. | 25,900 | 367,521 |
RadioShack Corp. | 81,300 | 1,883,721 |
Stage Stores, Inc.* | 10,700 | 466,520 |
Staples, Inc. | 81,600 | 1,739,712 |
Stein Mart, Inc. | 12,900 | 283,800 |
The Buckle, Inc. | 6,300 | 279,342 |
The Finish Line, Inc., "A" | 6,300 | 119,196 |
The Gap, Inc. | 134,500 | 2,656,375 |
TJX Companies, Inc. | 58,300 | 1,419,605 |
Too, Inc.* | 7,400 | 172,938 |
| 16,626,828 |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods 0.2% |
Guess?, Inc.* | 9,300 | 319,994 |
K-Swiss, Inc., "A" | 12,400 | 401,016 |
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. | 18,600 | 446,586 |
| 1,167,596 |
Consumer Staples 3.9% |
Beverages 0.6% |
PepsiCo, Inc. | 79,580 | 4,291,749 |
Food & Staples Retailing 0.7% |
Pantry, Inc.* | 1,300 | 50,349 |
Pathmark Stores, Inc.* | 26,900 | 235,644 |
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. | 44,700 | 2,154,540 |
Walgreen Co. | 54,500 | 2,506,455 |
| 4,946,988 |
Food Products 1.3% |
Dean Foods Co.* | 18,500 | 651,940 |
Flowers Foods, Inc. | 5,300 | 187,408 |
General Mills, Inc. | 66,500 | 3,111,535 |
Kellogg Co. | 31,900 | 1,417,636 |
Lance, Inc. | 23,600 | 406,156 |
The Hershey Co. | 23,900 | 1,484,190 |
TreeHouse Foods, Inc.* | 3,700 | 105,487 |
Unilever NV, (NY Shares) | 33,900 | 2,197,737 |
| 9,562,089 |
Household Products 1.2% |
Colgate-Palmolive Co. | 28,100 | 1,402,471 |
Kimberly-Clark Corp. | 55,200 | 3,454,968 |
Procter & Gamble Co. | 72,600 | 3,829,650 |
| 8,687,089 |
Personal Products 0.1% |
Chattem, Inc.* | 9,000 | 372,600 |
Energy 7.2% |
Energy Equipment & Services 1.6% |
Baker Hughes, Inc. | 49,500 | 2,532,420 |
Halliburton Co. | 73,300 | 3,505,206 |
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Nabors Industries Ltd.* | 27,300 | 1,654,926 |
Schlumberger Ltd. | 26,900 | 2,042,786 |
Transocean, Inc.* | 35,300 | 1,905,141 |
| 11,640,479 |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 5.6% |
BP PLC (ADR) | 59,600 | 3,717,848 |
Callon Petroleum Co.* | 19,200 | 283,776 |
ChevronTexaco Corp. | 111,400 | 6,229,488 |
Cimarex Energy Co.* | 14,200 | 552,522 |
ConocoPhillips | 63,800 | 3,667,862 |
Devon Energy Corp. | 61,400 | 3,111,752 |
Energy Partners Ltd.* | 19,000 | 497,990 |
EOG Resources, Inc. | 81,900 | 4,651,920 |
ExxonMobil Corp. | 155,100 | 8,913,597 |
Forest Oil Corp.* | 9,100 | 382,200 |
Harvest Natural Resources, Inc.* | 18,900 | 206,577 |
KCS Energy, Inc.* | 12,200 | 211,914 |
Meridian Resource Corp.* | 28,900 | 138,142 |
Penn Virginia Corp. | 10,400 | 464,568 |
Royal Dutch Petroleum Co., (NY Shares) | 50,100 | 3,251,490 |
St. Mary Land & Exploration Co. | 5,000 | 144,900 |
Stone Energy Corp.* | 5,300 | 259,170 |
Valero Energy Corp. | 19,900 | 1,574,289 |
Vintage Petroleum, Inc. | 14,100 | 429,627 |
XTO Energy, Inc. | 38,966 | 1,324,454 |
| 40,014,086 |
Financials 10.2% |
Banks 4.4% |
AmSouth Bancorp. | 75,700 | 1,968,200 |
BancFirst Corp. | 1,200 | 104,388 |
BancorpSouth, Inc. | 1,500 | 35,400 |
Bank of America Corp. | 163,100 | 7,438,991 |
BB&T Corp. | 50,100 | 2,002,497 |
Brookline Bancorp, Inc. | 6,700 | 108,942 |
Cathay General Bancorp. | 2,900 | 97,759 |
Center Financial Corp. | 15,900 | 394,797 |
City Holding Co. | 3,700 | 135,124 |
CoBiz, Inc. | 1,200 | 21,756 |
Corus Bankshares, Inc. | 10,000 | 554,900 |
CVB Financial Corp. | 10,775 | 212,052 |
Fidelity Bancshares, Inc. | 5,750 | 152,490 |
First BanCorp. | 13,500 | 542,025 |
First Charter Corp. | 3,800 | 83,486 |
First Community Bancorp. | 2,100 | 99,750 |
FirstFed Financial Corp.* | 9,400 | 560,334 |
Frontier Financial Corp. | 1,350 | 34,101 |
Harbor Florida Bancshares, Inc. | 10,100 | 378,144 |
NewAlliance Bancshares, Inc. | 8,800 | 123,640 |
Oriental Financial Group, Inc. | 13,200 | 201,432 |
Pacific Capital Bancorp. | 1,800 | 66,744 |
PFF Bancorp., Inc. | 5,350 | 162,051 |
PNC Financial Services Group | 38,000 | 2,069,480 |
Prosperity Bancshares, Inc. | 15,000 | 429,150 |
Provident Financial Services, Inc. | 14,000 | 245,980 |
Republic Bancorp., Inc. | 17,800 | 266,644 |
Republic Bancorp., Inc., "A" | 1,260 | 27,355 |
Sterling Bancshares, Inc. | 21,400 | 332,984 |
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Sterling Financial Corp.* | 1,500 | 56,100 |
SunTrust Banks, Inc. | 30,600 | 2,210,544 |
TierOne Corp. | 4,300 | 116,659 |
UMB Financial Corp. | 1,900 | 108,357 |
Umpqua Holdings Corp. | 1,400 | 32,956 |
United Community Banks, Inc. | 1,700 | 44,234 |
US Bancorp. | 105,800 | 3,089,360 |
Wachovia Corp. | 62,600 | 3,104,960 |
Wells Fargo & Co. | 54,900 | 3,380,742 |
Wintrust Financial Corp. | 3,000 | 157,050 |
WSFS Financial Corp. | 3,800 | 207,898 |
| 31,359,456 |
Capital Markets 1.2% |
Bear Stearns Companies, Inc. | 19,800 | 2,058,012 |
Investment Technology Group, Inc.* | 19,900 | 418,298 |
Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc. | 18,500 | 1,836,680 |
Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. | 52,300 | 2,877,023 |
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. | 17,100 | 1,744,542 |
| 8,934,555 |
Consumer Finance 0.3% |
American Express Co. | 33,500 | 1,783,205 |
Cash America International, Inc. | 3,500 | 70,420 |
CompuCredit Corp.* | 3,500 | 119,980 |
Metris Companies, Inc.* | 13,000 | 187,980 |
| 2,161,585 |
Diversified Financial Services 2.2% |
Citigroup, Inc. | 181,732 | 8,401,470 |
Freddie Mac | 42,500 | 2,772,275 |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 132,200 | 4,669,304 |
Ocwen Financial Corp.* | 4,900 | 33,124 |
Santander BanCorp | 6,400 | 160,384 |
| 16,036,557 |
Insurance 1.5% |
AFLAC, Inc. | 53,600 | 2,319,808 |
Allstate Corp. | 54,600 | 3,262,350 |
American International Group, Inc. | 50,400 | 2,928,240 |
American Physicians Capital, Inc.* | 5,400 | 200,610 |
Argonaut Group, Inc.* | 1,300 | 30,017 |
Commerce Group, Inc. | 5,900 | 366,449 |
Lincoln National Corp. | 30,100 | 1,412,292 |
Navigators Group, Inc.* | 1,000 | 34,570 |
Zenith National Insurance Corp. | 5,400 | 366,444 |
| 10,920,780 |
Real Estate 0.6% |
American Financial Realty Trust (REIT) | 8,500 | 130,730 |
Amli Residential Properties Trust (REIT) | 5,800 | 181,308 |
Colonial Properties Trust (REIT) | 4,700 | 206,800 |
Commercial Net Lease Realty (REIT) | 9,100 | 186,277 |
Corporate Office Properties Trust (REIT) | 8,000 | 235,600 |
Cousins Properties, Inc. (REIT) | 5,700 | 168,606 |
EastGroup Properties, Inc. (REIT) | 1,500 | 63,165 |
FelCor Lodging Trust, Inc. (REIT)* | 12,000 | 173,760 |
First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. (REIT) | 3,100 | 123,690 |
Gables Residential Trust (REIT) | 6,100 | 263,703 |
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Glenborough Realty Trust, Inc. (REIT) | 4,000 | 82,360 |
Glimcher Realty Trust (REIT) | 3,800 | 105,450 |
Heritage Property Investment Trust (REIT) | 5,800 | 203,116 |
Highwoods Properties, Inc. (REIT) | 7,500 | 223,200 |
Home Properties, Inc. (REIT) | 4,500 | 193,590 |
Kilroy Realty Corp. (REIT) | 4,900 | 232,701 |
Lexington Corporate Properties Trust (REIT) | 10,100 | 245,531 |
LTC Properties, Inc. (REIT) | 1,300 | 26,910 |
Maguire Properties, Inc. (REIT) | 200 | 5,668 |
Nationwide Health Properties, Inc. (REIT) | 10,300 | 243,183 |
Newcastle Investment Corp. (REIT) | 6,300 | 189,945 |
OMEGA Healthcare Investors, Inc. (REIT) | 2,500 | 32,150 |
Parkway Properties, Inc. (REIT) | 3,600 | 180,036 |
Prentiss Properties Trust (REIT) | 4,800 | 174,912 |
Senior Housing Properties Trust (REIT) | 11,700 | 221,247 |
Sun Communities, Inc. (REIT) | 1,600 | 59,504 |
Town & Country Trust (REIT) | 1,200 | 34,212 |
Urstadt Biddle Properties "A" (REIT) | 1,200 | 20,784 |
Washington Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) | 7,500 | 234,000 |
| 4,442,138 |
Health Care 9.2% |
Biotechnology 1.5% |
Albany Molecular Research, Inc.* | 20,400 | 285,600 |
Amgen, Inc.* | 15,500 | 937,130 |
Genentech, Inc.* | 77,200 | 6,197,616 |
Gilead Sciences, Inc.* | 68,900 | 3,030,911 |
ImmunoGen, Inc.* | 7,300 | 42,267 |
Serologicals Corp.* | 14,600 | 310,250 |
ZymoGenetics, Inc.* | 1,400 | 24,640 |
| 10,828,414 |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies 2.1% |
American Medical Systems Holdings, Inc.* | 23,200 | 479,080 |
Baxter International, Inc. | 146,300 | 5,427,730 |
Boston Scientific Corp.* | 48,300 | 1,304,100 |
C.R. Bard, Inc. | 19,300 | 1,283,643 |
DJ Orthopedics, Inc.* | 9,500 | 260,585 |
Haemonetics Corp.* | 10,600 | 430,784 |
Hologic, Inc.* | 2,800 | 111,300 |
Medtronic, Inc. | 48,600 | 2,516,994 |
Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc.* | 8,400 | 200,928 |
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. | 3,500 | 98,175 |
Zimmer Holdings, Inc.* | 39,900 | 3,039,183 |
| 15,152,502 |
Health Care Providers & Services 1.3% |
Apria Healthcare Group, Inc.* | 4,400 | 152,416 |
Centene Corp.* | 12,000 | 402,960 |
Cerner Corp.* | 4,000 | 271,880 |
Chemed Corp. | 10,600 | 433,328 |
Computer Programs & Systems, Inc. | 8,700 | 324,249 |
Kindred Healthcare, Inc.* | 8,700 | 344,607 |
LabOne, Inc.* | 3,500 | 139,335 |
MedCath Corp.* | 9,800 | 272,342 |
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Per-Se Technologies, Inc.* | 16,600 | 348,932 |
Quality Systems, Inc. | 6,000 | 284,280 |
RehabCare Group, Inc.* | 12,000 | 320,760 |
Sierra Health Services, Inc.* | 5,600 | 400,176 |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | 103,400 | 5,391,276 |
| 9,086,541 |
Pharmaceuticals 4.3% |
Abbott Laboratories | 135,600 | 6,645,756 |
Alpharma, Inc., "A" | 13,700 | 198,239 |
Andrx Corp.* | 13,400 | 272,154 |
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | 156,700 | 3,914,366 |
Connetics Corp.* | 12,100 | 213,444 |
Eli Lilly & Co. | 22,800 | 1,270,188 |
Enzon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | 45,900 | 297,432 |
First Horizon Pharmaceutical Corp.* | 8,100 | 154,224 |
ICOS Corp.* | 14,500 | 306,965 |
Impax Laboratories, Inc.* | 13,700 | 215,090 |
Johnson & Johnson | 127,582 | 8,292,830 |
Kos Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | 4,900 | 320,950 |
Perrigo Co. | 15,600 | 217,464 |
Pfizer, Inc. | 179,225 | 4,943,026 |
Pharmion Corp.* | 11,200 | 259,952 |
United Therapeutics Corp.* | 5,000 | 241,000 |
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International | 11,200 | 197,456 |
Wyeth | 74,100 | 3,297,450 |
| 31,257,986 |
Industrials 6.2% |
Aerospace & Defense 1.2% |
HEICO Corp. | 8,500 | 198,985 |
Honeywell International, Inc. | 102,500 | 3,754,575 |
Moog, Inc., "A"* | 17,450 | 549,501 |
Teledyne Technologies, Inc.* | 4,000 | 130,320 |
Triumph Group, Inc.* | 8,800 | 305,888 |
United Technologies Corp. | 74,700 | 3,835,845 |
| 8,775,114 |
Air Freight & Logistics 0.3% |
FedEx Corp. | 24,700 | 2,000,947 |
Hub Group, Inc.* | 7,400 | 185,370 |
| 2,186,317 |
Airlines 0.0% |
Alaska Air Group, Inc.* | 12,000 | 357,000 |
Building Products 0.2% |
Eagle Materials, Inc. | 6,300 | 583,317 |
Lennox International, Inc. | 19,800 | 419,166 |
USG Corp.* | 4,300 | 182,750 |
| 1,185,233 |
Commercial Services & Supplies 1.2% |
Avery Dennison Corp. | 40,700 | 2,155,472 |
CompX International, Inc. | 300 | 5,025 |
Consolidated Graphics, Inc.* | 7,500 | 305,775 |
DiamondCluster International, Inc.* | 14,300 | 161,590 |
Electro Rent Corp.* | 22,000 | 319,880 |
Euronet Worldwide, Inc.* | 8,000 | 232,560 |
FTI Consulting, Inc.* | 8,100 | 169,290 |
John H. Harland Co. | 13,800 | 524,400 |
Korn/Ferry International* | 21,500 | 381,625 |
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Labor Ready, Inc.* | 14,700 | 342,657 |
Navigant Consulting, Inc.* | 17,000 | 300,220 |
NuCo2, Inc.* | 16,200 | 415,854 |
Pitney Bowes, Inc. | 54,000 | 2,351,700 |
TeleTech Holdings, Inc.* | 23,100 | 188,265 |
TNS, Inc.* | 1,900 | 44,403 |
Ventiv Health, Inc.* | 14,500 | 279,560 |
| 8,342,076 |
Construction & Engineering 0.1% |
Dycom Industries, Inc.* | 20,700 | 410,067 |
Perini Corp.* | 15,200 | 249,584 |
Quanta Services, Inc.* | 26,800 | 235,840 |
| 895,491 |
Electrical Equipment 0.4% |
Emerson Electric Co. | 44,000 | 2,755,720 |
Industrial Conglomerates 2.1% |
3M Co. | 19,500 | 1,409,850 |
Blount International, Inc.* | 29,800 | 497,362 |
General Electric Co. | 319,000 | 11,053,350 |
Textron, Inc. | 32,300 | 2,449,955 |
| 15,410,517 |
Machinery 0.6% |
AGCO Corp.* | 11,000 | 210,320 |
Caterpillar, Inc. | 14,200 | 1,353,402 |
Gardner Denver, Inc.* | 11,000 | 385,880 |
JLG Industries, Inc. | 16,000 | 439,680 |
Kennametal, Inc. | 12,900 | 591,465 |
NACCO Industries, Inc., "A" | 400 | 42,888 |
Sauer-Danfoss, Inc. | 15,600 | 277,212 |
Stewart & Stevenson Services, Inc. | 16,200 | 367,092 |
Toro Co. | 7,500 | 289,575 |
Wabash National Corp.* | 11,600 | 281,068 |
| 4,238,582 |
Road & Rail 0.1% |
Knight Transportation, Inc. | 19,700 | 479,301 |
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.* | 2,400 | 64,392 |
| 543,693 |
Trading Companies & Distributors 0.0% |
United Rentals, Inc.* | 15,700 | 317,297 |
Information Technology 12.2% |
Communications Equipment 1.9% |
Arris Group, Inc.* | 25,100 | 218,621 |
Avocent Corp.* | 7,400 | 193,436 |
Belden CDT, Inc. | 5,800 | 122,960 |
Cisco Systems, Inc.* | 253,800 | 4,850,118 |
ComTech Telecommunications Corp.* | 7,400 | 241,462 |
Equinix, Inc.* | 1,800 | 78,012 |
InterDigital Communications Corp.* | 17,300 | 302,750 |
NETGEAR, Inc.* | 7,800 | 145,080 |
Nokia Oyj, (ADR) | 268,500 | 4,467,840 |
QUALCOMM, Inc. | 78,800 | 2,601,188 |
Symmetricom, Inc.* | 26,900 | 278,953 |
| 13,500,420 |
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Computers & Peripherals 2.3% |
Apple Computer, Inc.* | 22,200 | 817,182 |
infoUSA, Inc. | 14,000 | 163,800 |
Dell, Inc.* | 59,900 | 2,366,649 |
EMC Corp.* | 228,000 | 3,125,880 |
Hewlett-Packard Co. | 154,800 | 3,639,348 |
Imation Corp. | 12,800 | 496,512 |
International Business Machines Corp. | 76,800 | 5,698,560 |
Maxtor Corp.* | 41,900 | 217,880 |
PalmOne, Inc.* | 8,400 | 250,068 |
| 16,612,079 |
Electronic Equipment & Instruments 0.2% |
Agilysys, Inc. | 17,400 | 273,180 |
American Science & Engineering, Inc.* | 7,700 | 341,572 |
Itron, Inc.* | 7,000 | 312,760 |
LeCroy Corp.* | 15,900 | 218,625 |
MIPS Technologies, Inc.* | 10,100 | 72,720 |
Paxar Corp.* | 20,400 | 362,100 |
| 1,580,957 |
Internet Software & Services 0.3% |
Digital Insight Corp.* | 5,100 | 121,992 |
Digital River, Inc.* | 6,700 | 212,725 |
EarthLink, Inc.* | 23,600 | 204,376 |
InfoSpace, Inc.* | 4,500 | 148,185 |
j2 Global Communications, Inc.* | 3,900 | 134,316 |
Openwave Systems, Inc.* | 2,700 | 44,280 |
Redback Networks, Inc.* | 17,200 | 109,736 |
Yahoo!, Inc.* | 37,200 | 1,288,980 |
| 2,264,590 |
IT Consulting & Services 1.5% |
Accenture Ltd., "A"* | 64,400 | 1,459,948 |
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. | 80,500 | 3,378,585 |
Covansys Corp.* | 18,600 | 239,010 |
First Data Corp. | 45,000 | 1,806,300 |
Fiserv, Inc.* | 59,600 | 2,559,820 |
Paychex, Inc. | 24,600 | 800,484 |
Sapient Corp.* | 22,100 | 175,253 |
TALX Corp. | 8,000 | 231,280 |
| 10,650,680 |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 3.4% |
ADE Corp.* | 7,900 | 221,595 |
Applied Materials, Inc. | 174,900 | 2,829,882 |
Axcelis Technologies, Inc.* | 36,300 | 249,018 |
Broadcom Corp., "A"* | 44,500 | 1,580,195 |
Cypress Semiconductor Corp.* | 20,500 | 258,095 |
Diodes, Inc.* | 8,400 | 262,080 |
Emulex Corp.* | 15,900 | 290,334 |
Fairchild Semiconductor International, Inc.* | 21,300 | 314,175 |
Integrated Device Technology, Inc.* | 1,700 | 18,275 |
Intel Corp. | 361,800 | 9,428,508 |
IXYS Corp.* | 16,000 | 226,880 |
Linear Technology Corp. | 53,100 | 1,948,239 |
Micrel, Inc.* | 4,800 | 55,296 |
OmniVision Technologies, Inc.* | 14,100 | 191,619 |
Photronics, Inc.* | 10,200 | 238,068 |
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Silicon Image, Inc.* | 21,300 | 218,538 |
Texas Instruments, Inc. | 204,800 | 5,748,736 |
TTM Technologies, Inc.* | 23,800 | 181,118 |
Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates, Inc.* | 7,500 | 277,500 |
| 24,538,151 |
Software 2.6% |
Adobe Systems, Inc. | 44,400 | 1,270,728 |
Ansoft Corp.* | 13,500 | 326,160 |
Electronic Arts, Inc.* | 36,600 | 2,071,926 |
FileNET Corp.* | 18,200 | 457,548 |
Hyperion Solutions Corp.* | 8,000 | 321,920 |
Internet Security Systems, Inc.* | 7,600 | 154,204 |
Interwoven, Inc.* | 17,300 | 130,269 |
Intuit, Inc.* | 18,600 | 839,046 |
Microsoft Corp. | 410,000 | 10,184,400 |
MicroStrategy, Inc., "A"* | 22 | 1,167 |
Oracle Corp.* | 112,500 | 1,485,000 |
PAR Technology Corp.* | 9,400 | 300,800 |
Parametric Technology Corp.* | 52,100 | 332,398 |
SS&C Technologies, Inc. | 900 | 28,512 |
Symantec Corp.* | 26,500 | 576,110 |
TIBCO Software, Inc.* | 30,100 | 196,854 |
Wind River Systems, Inc.* | 16,500 | 258,720 |
Witness Systems, Inc.* | 12,900 | 235,167 |
| 19,170,929 |
Materials 1.3% |
Chemicals 0.6% |
Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. | 33,600 | 2,026,080 |
Cambrex Corp. | 16,500 | 314,325 |
Ecolab, Inc. | 44,800 | 1,449,728 |
Terra Industries, Inc.* | 58,800 | 400,428 |
W.R. Grace & Co.* | 23,600 | 183,844 |
| 4,374,405 |
Containers & Packaging 0.4% |
Silgan Holdings, Inc. | 6,400 | 359,936 |
Sonoco Products Co. | 81,600 | 2,162,400 |
| 2,522,336 |
Metals & Mining 0.3% |
AK Steel Holding Corp.* | 36,300 | 232,683 |
Alcoa, Inc. | 35,400 | 925,002 |
Carpenter Technology Corp. | 6,100 | 315,980 |
Century Aluminum Co.* | 8,500 | 173,400 |
Quanex Corp. | 8,800 | 466,488 |
| 2,113,553 |
Paper & Forest Products 0.0% |
Deltic Timber Corp. | 8,200 | 311,846 |
Telecommunication Services 0.8% |
Diversified Telecommunication Services 0.8% |
Alaska Communications Systems Group, Inc. | 3,300 | 32,703 |
Aspect Communications Corp.* | 18,800 | 211,124 |
CT Communications, Inc. | 22,100 | 288,405 |
General Communication, Inc., "A"* | 27,500 | 271,425 |
North Pittsburgh Systems, Inc. | 9,600 | 187,776 |
Premiere Global Services, Inc.* | 25,600 | 289,024 |
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SBC Communications, Inc. | 69,100 | 1,641,125 |
TALK America Holdings, Inc.* | 23,200 | 232,232 |
Verizon Communications, Inc. | 60,600 | 2,093,730 |
| 5,247,544 |
Wireless Telecommunication Services 0.0% |
UbiquiTel, Inc.* | 24,400 | 199,104 |
Utilities 0.5% |
Electric Utilities 0.4% |
PNM Resources, Inc. | 12,700 | 365,887 |
Progress Energy, Inc. | 54,000 | 2,442,960 |
| 2,808,847 |
Gas Utilities 0.1% |
Energen Corp. | 9,400 | 329,470 |
Northwest Natural Gas Co. | 2,800 | 107,072 |
South Jersey Industries, Inc. | 5,100 | 311,713 |
| 748,255 |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $350,628,516) | 417,865,900 |
| Principal Amount ($)(g) | Value ($) |
| |
Convertible Bond 0.0% |
DIMON, Inc., 6.25%, 3/31/2007 | 70,000 | 70,000 |
HIH Capital Ltd., 144A, Series DOM, 7.5%, 9/25/2006 | 60,000 | 59,400 |
Total Convertible Bond (Cost $125,873) | 129,400 |
|
Corporate Bonds 10.5% |
Consumer Discretionary 2.1% |
155 East Tropicana LLC/Finance, 144A, 8.75%, 4/1/2012 | 110,000 | 106,975 |
Adesa, Inc., 7.625%, 6/15/2012 | 55,000 | 55,825 |
AMC Entertainment, Inc., 8.0%, 3/1/2014 | 275,000 | 244,063 |
Auburn Hills Trust, 12.375%, 5/1/2020 | 131,000 | 198,337 |
AutoNation, Inc., 9.0%, 8/1/2008 | 100,000 | 109,250 |
Aztar Corp., 7.875%, 6/15/2014 | 255,000 | 269,663 |
Bally Total Fitness Holdings Corp., 10.5%, 7/15/2011 | 65,000 | 64,919 |
Cablevision Systems New York Group, Series B, 7.89%**, 4/1/2009 | 90,000 | 90,225 |
Caesars Entertainment, Inc.: | | |
8.875%, 9/15/2008 | 85,000 | 94,881 |
9.375%, 2/15/2007 | 55,000 | 59,125 |
Charter Communications Holdings LLC: Step-up Coupon, 0% to 5/15/2006, 11.75% to 5/15/2011 | 175,000 | 115,938 |
9.625%, 11/15/2009 | 285,000 | 213,037 |
10.25%, 9/15/2010 | 560,000 | 566,300 |
Comcast MO of Delaware, Inc., 9.0%, 9/1/2008 | 150,000 | 170,007 |
Cooper-Standard Automotive, Inc., 8.375%, 12/15/2014 | 195,000 | 154,050 |
CSC Holdings, Inc.: | | |
7.25%, 7/15/2008 | 65,000 | 65,162 |
7.875%, 12/15/2007 | 270,000 | 278,775 |
| Principal Amount ($)(g) | Value ($) |
| |
DaimlerChrysler NA Holding Corp., 4.75%, 1/15/2008 | 250,000 | 250,966 |
Dex Media East LLC/Financial, 12.125%, 11/15/2012 | 698,000 | 835,855 |
Dura Operating Corp.: | | |
Series B, 8.625%, 4/15/2012 | 95,000 | 85,500 |
Series B, 9.0%, 5/1/2009 EUR | 30,000 | 25,050 |
EchoStar DBS Corp., 6.625%, 10/1/2014 | 50,000 | 49,375 |
Foot Locker, Inc., 8.5%, 1/15/2022 | 135,000 | 148,163 |
Ford Motor Co., 7.45%, 7/16/2031 | 30,000 | 25,044 |
General Motors Corp., 8.25%, 7/15/2023 | 10,000 | 8,275 |
Gregg Appliances, Inc., 144A, 9.0%, 2/1/2013 | 100,000 | 93,750 |
Harrah's Operating Co., Inc., 144A, 5.625%, 6/1/2015 | 635,000 | 646,778 |
Interep National Radio Sales, Inc., Series B, 10.0%, 7/1/2008 | 150,000 | 124,688 |
ITT Corp., 7.375%, 11/15/2015 | 140,000 | 155,750 |
Jacobs Entertainment, Inc.: | | |
11.875%, 2/1/2009 | 370,000 | 399,137 |
144A, 11.875%, 2/1/2009 | 90,000 | 97,088 |
Levi Strauss & Co., 7.73%**, 4/1/2012 | 80,000 | 75,600 |
Liberty Media Corp.: | | |
5.7%, 5/15/2013 | 257,000 | 239,036 |
7.875%, 7/15/2009 | 10,000 | 10,672 |
8.5%, 7/15/2029 | 10,000 | 10,103 |
Mandalay Resort Group, 6.5%, 7/31/2009 | 117,000 | 119,633 |
Mediacom LLC, 9.5%, 1/15/2013 | 210,000 | 209,475 |
MGM MIRAGE: | | |
6.0%, 10/1/2009 | 235,000 | 236,175 |
8.375%, 2/1/2011 | 355,000 | 386,950 |
9.75%, 6/1/2007 | 110,000 | 119,212 |
MTR Gaming Group, Inc., Series B, 9.75%, 4/1/2010 | 70,000 | 75,950 |
NCL Corp., 144A, 11.625%, 7/15/2014 | 180,000 | 189,450 |
Norcraft Holdings/Capital, Step-up Coupon, 0% to 9/1/2008, 9.75% to 9/1/2012 | 255,000 | 175,950 |
Paxson Communications Corp., Step-up Coupon, 0% to 1/15/2006, 12.25% to 1/15/2009 | 70,000 | 65,450 |
10.75%, 7/15/2008 | 80,000 | 78,800 |
Petro Stopping Centers, 9.0%, 2/15/2012 | 260,000 | 261,300 |
Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc., 8.75%, 10/1/2013 | 145,000 | 153,700 |
Premier Entertainment Biloxi LLC/Finance, 10.75%, 2/1/2012 | 220,000 | 213,400 |
PRIMEDIA, Inc.: | | |
8.638%**, 5/15/2010 | 285,000 | 297,825 |
8.875%, 5/15/2011 | 240,000 | 251,400 |
Renaissance Media Group LLC, 10.0%, 4/15/2008 | 130,000 | 128,700 |
Resorts International Hotel & Casino, Inc., 11.5%, 3/15/2009 | 270,000 | 307,462 |
Restaurant Co., 11.25%, 5/15/2008 | 234,523 | 234,523 |
Schuler Homes, Inc., 10.5%, 7/15/2011 | 370,000 | 407,925 |
| Principal Amount ($)(g) | Value ($) |
| |
Simmons Bedding Co.,: Step-up Coupon, 0% to 12/15/2009, 10.0% to 12/15/2014, 144A, | 365,000 | 164,250 |
7.875%, 1/15/2014, 144A | 75,000 | 64,500 |
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc.: | | |
8.0%, 3/15/2012 | 65,000 | 66,625 |
8.75%, 12/15/2011 | 590,000 | 619,500 |
Sonic Automotive, Inc., Series B, 8.625%, 8/15/2013 | 105,000 | 106,050 |
Tele-Communications, Inc.: | | |
9.875%, 6/15/2022 | 670,000 | 967,573 |
10.125%, 4/15/2022 | 28,000 | 41,068 |
Time Warner, Inc., 7.625%, 4/15/2031 | 300,000 | 374,667 |
Toys "R" Us, Inc., 7.375%, 10/15/2018 | 185,000 | 149,850 |
Trump Entertainment Resorts, Inc., 8.5%, 6/1/2015 | 480,000 | 468,600 |
TRW Automotive, Inc., 11.0%, 2/15/2013 | 355,000 | 408,250 |
United Auto Group, Inc., 9.625%, 3/15/2012 | 250,000 | 266,875 |
Wheeling Island Gaming, Inc., 10.125%, 12/15/2009 | 75,000 | 79,500 |
Williams Scotsman, Inc., 9.875%, 6/1/2007 | 365,000 | 366,825 |
Wynn Las Vegas LLC, 144A, 6.625%, 12/1/2014 | 170,000 | 165,325 |
XM Satellite Radio, Inc., Step-up Coupon, 0% to 12/31/2005, 14.0% to 12/31/2009 | 275,000 | 283,938 |
12.0%, 6/15/2010 | 10,000 | 11,250 |
Young Broadcasting, Inc.: | | |
8.75%, 1/15/2014 | 265,000 | 234,525 |
10.0%, 3/1/2011 | 60,000 | 57,000 |
| 14,946,813 |
Consumer Staples 0.2% |
Agrilink Foods, Inc., 11.875%, 11/1/2008 | 20,000 | 20,675 |
Alliance One International, Inc.: | | |
144A, 11.0%, 5/15/2012 | 150,000 | 154,500 |
144A, 12.75%, 11/15/2012 | 70,000 | 66,500 |
Del Laboratories, Inc., 144A, 8.0%, 2/1/2012 | 90,000 | 77,400 |
Duane Reade, Inc., 9.75%, 8/1/2011 | 100,000 | 81,500 |
GNC Corp.: | | |
8.5%, 12/1/2010 | 65,000 | 52,000 |
144A, 8.625%, 1/15/2011 | 20,000 | 18,500 |
National Beef Packing Co., 10.5%, 8/1/2011 | 60,000 | 57,150 |
North Atlantic Trading Co., 9.25%, 3/1/2012 | 410,000 | 309,550 |
Pinnacle Foods Holding Corp., 8.25%, 12/1/2013 | 115,000 | 102,925 |
Rite Aid Corp., 11.25%, 7/1/2008 | 265,000 | 279,907 |
Swift & Co.: | | |
10.125%, 10/1/2009 | 185,000 | 201,650 |
12.5%, 1/1/2010 | 45,000 | 50,231 |
Viskase Co., Inc., 11.5%, 6/15/2011 | 170,000 | 183,600 |
| 1,656,088 |
| Principal Amount ($)(g) | Value ($) |
| |
Energy 0.6% |
Belden & Blake Corp., 8.75%, 7/15/2012 | 175,000 | 171,500 |
Chesapeake Energy Corp., 6.875%, 1/15/2016 | 30,000 | 31,275 |
CITGO Petroleum Corp., 6.0%, 10/15/2011 | 235,000 | 234,413 |
Dynegy Holdings, Inc.: | | |
6.875%, 4/1/2011 | 65,000 | 64,188 |
7.125%, 5/15/2018 | 145,000 | 138,112 |
7.625%, 10/15/2026 | 115,000 | 109,537 |
8.75%, 2/15/2012 | 30,000 | 32,700 |
144A, 9.875%, 7/15/2010 | 245,000 | 270,725 |
El Paso Production Holding Corp., 7.75%, 6/1/2013 | 165,000 | 176,138 |
Enterprise Products Operating LP, 7.5%, 2/1/2011 | 957,000 | 1,075,287 |
Key Energy Services, Inc., 6.375%, 5/1/2013 | 60,000 | 60,300 |
Newpark Resources, Inc., Series B, 8.625%, 12/15/2007 | 255,000 | 252,450 |
NGC Corp. Capital Trust I, Series B, 8.316%, 6/1/2027 | 200,000 | 175,000 |
Sonat, Inc., 7.0%, 2/1/2018 | 100,000 | 93,250 |
Southern Natural Gas, 8.875%, 3/15/2010 | 190,000 | 208,416 |
Stone Energy Corp.: | | |
6.75%, 12/15/2014 | 130,000 | 126,425 |
8.25%, 12/15/2011 | 290,000 | 303,775 |
Whiting Petroleum Corp.: | | |
7.25%, 5/1/2012 | 15,000 | 15,375 |
7.25%, 5/1/2013 | 15,000 | 15,300 |
Williams Companies, Inc.: | | |
8.125%, 3/15/2012 | 350,000 | 397,250 |
8.75%, 3/15/2032 | 110,000 | 132,137 |
| 4,083,553 |
Financials 2.1% |
AAC Group Holding Corp., 144A, Step-up Coupon, 0% to 10/1/2008, 10.25% to 10/1/2012 | 60,000 | 40,500 |
Affinia Group, Inc., 144A, 9.0%, 11/30/2014 | 255,000 | 214,200 |
Alamosa Delaware, Inc., Step-up Coupon, 0% to 7/31/2005, 12.0% to 7/31/2009 | 110,000 | 121,275 |
Allstate Corp., 5.55%, 5/9/2035 | 510,000 | 527,743 |
American General Finance Corp.: | | |
Series H, 4.0%, 3/15/2011 | 1,314,000 | 1,268,796 |
Series I, 4.875%, 5/15/2010 | 480,000 | 484,653 |
American General Institutional Capital, 144A, 8.125%, 3/15/2046 | 230,000 | 312,282 |
AmeriCredit Corp., 9.25%, 5/1/2009 | 425,000 | 452,625 |
BF Saul Real Estate Investment Trust, (REIT) 7.5%, 3/1/2014 | 80,000 | 82,800 |
DBS Capital Funding Corp., 144A, 7.657%, 3/31/2049 | 198,000 | 226,926 |
Dow Jones CDX: | | |
144A, Series 4-T3, 8.0%, 6/29/2010 | 213,000 | 216,062 |
144A, Series 4-T1, 8.25%, 6/29/2010 | 252,200 | 253,146 |
| Principal Amount ($)(g) | Value ($) |
| |
E*TRADE Financial Corp., 8.0%, 6/15/2011 | 185,000 | 194,713 |
Farmers Insurance Exchange, 144A, 8.625%, 5/1/2024 | 545,000 | 676,559 |
FINOVA Group, Inc., 7.5%, 11/15/2009 | 488,000 | 217,160 |
Ford Motor Credit Co.: | | |
5.8%, 1/12/2009 | 335,000 | 318,014 |
6.875%, 2/1/2006 | 1,226,000 | 1,238,254 |
7.25%, 10/25/2011 | 290,000 | 279,058 |
General Motors Acceptance Corp.: | | |
4.13%**, 3/20/2007 | 255,000 | 247,308 |
6.125%, 8/28/2007 | 65,000 | 64,332 |
6.75%, 1/15/2006 | 3,340,000 | 3,366,352 |
6.75%, 12/1/2014 | 90,000 | 80,521 |
6.875%, 9/15/2011 | 35,000 | 32,308 |
8.0%, 11/1/2031 | 1,040,000 | 928,037 |
H&E Equipment/Finance, 11.125%, 6/15/2012 | 185,000 | 203,962 |
HSBC Finance Corp., 4.125%, 12/15/2008 | 160,000 | 158,973 |
JPMorgan Chase Capital XV, 5.875%, 3/15/2035 | 810,000 | 831,396 |
Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc., Series C, 5.0%, 1/15/2015 | 280,000 | 286,701 |
Neff Rental/Neff Finance Corp., 144A, 11.25%, 6/15/2012 | 60,000 | 60,000 |
Poster Financial Group, Inc., 8.75%, 12/1/2011 | 170,000 | 172,975 |
PXRE Capital Trust I, 8.85%, 2/1/2027 | 160,000 | 165,908 |
Qwest Capital Funding, Inc., 6.5%, 11/15/2018 | 65,000 | 53,300 |
R.H. Donnelly Finance Corp., 10.875%, 12/15/2012 | 140,000 | 162,750 |
Radnor Holdings Corp., 11.0%, 3/15/2010 | 290,000 | 197,925 |
Rafaella Apparel Group, Inc., 144A, 11.25%, 6/15/2011 | 70,000 | 67,375 |
RC Royalty Subordinated LLC, 7.0%, 1/1/2018 | 155,000 | 127,100 |
Simon Property Group L.P., (REIT), 144A, 4.6%, 6/15/2010 | 240,000 | 240,133 |
TIG Capital Holdings Trust, 144A, 8.597%, 1/15/2027 | 230,000 | 186,300 |
Triad Acquisition, 144A, 11.125%, 5/1/2013 | 120,000 | 121,500 |
UGS Corp., 10.0%, 6/1/2012 | 230,000 | 255,300 |
Universal City Development, 11.75%, 4/1/2010 | 315,000 | 361,462 |
| 15,496,684 |
Health Care 0.3% |
Cinacalcet Royalty Subordinated LLC, 144A, 8.0%, 3/30/2017 | 115,000 | 116,150 |
Encore Medical Corp., 9.75%, 10/1/2012 | 65,000 | 63,050 |
Hanger Orthopedic Group, Inc., 10.375%, 2/15/2009 | 90,000 | 83,025 |
Health Care Service Corp., 144A, 7.75%, 6/15/2011 | 867,000 | 1,006,649 |
HEALTHSOUTH Corp., 10.75%, 10/1/2008 | 225,000 | 234,000 |
InSight Health Services Corp., Series B, 9.875%, 11/1/2011 | 160,000 | 124,800 |
| Principal Amount ($)(g) | Value ($) |
| |
Tenet Healthcare Corp., 144A, 9.25%, 2/1/2015 | 485,000 | 503,188 |
| 2,130,862 |
Industrials 1.4% |
Aavid Thermal Technologies, Inc., 12.75%, 2/1/2007 | 353,000 | 373,739 |
Allied Security Escrow Corp., 11.375%, 7/15/2011 | 210,000 | 204,750 |
Allied Waste North America, Inc.: | | |
Series B, 5.75%, 2/15/2011 | 380,000 | 355,300 |
Series B, 9.25%, 9/1/2012 | 220,000 | 237,600 |
American Color Graphics, 10.0%, 6/15/2010 | 175,000 | 126,000 |
Avondale Mills, Inc., 144A, 10.093%**, 7/1/2012 | 175,000 | 164,500 |
BAE System 2001 Asset Trust, "B", Series 2001, 144A, 7.156%, 12/15/2011 | 396,429 | 424,890 |
Bear Creek Corp., 144A, 8.33%**, 3/1/2012 | 90,000 | 87,300 |
Beazer Homes USA, Inc.: | | |
8.375%, 4/15/2012 | 130,000 | 139,425 |
8.625%, 5/15/2011 | 85,000 | 90,100 |
Browning-Ferris Industries: | | |
7.4%, 9/15/2035 | 320,000 | 275,200 |
9.25%, 5/1/2021 | 20,000 | 20,250 |
Cenveo Corp., 7.875%, 12/1/2013 | 195,000 | 185,250 |
Collins & Aikman Floor Cover, Series B, 9.75%, 2/15/2010 | 310,000 | 320,850 |
Columbus McKinnon Corp., 10.0%, 8/1/2010 | 125,000 | 135,625 |
Compression Polymers Corp.: | | |
144A, 10.46%**, 7/1/2012 | 65,000 | 65,000 |
144A, 10.5%, 7/1/2013 | 130,000 | 130,000 |
Congoleum Corp., 8.625%, 8/1/2008* | 135,000 | 131,963 |
Cornell Companies, Inc., 10.75%, 7/1/2012 | 190,000 | 197,125 |
D.R. Horton, Inc.: | | |
5.472%, 6/15/2012 | 1,010,000 | 1,004,445 |
5.625%, 9/15/2014 | 272,000 | 271,608 |
Dana Corp., 7.0%, 3/1/2029 | 205,000 | 179,089 |
Erico International Corp., 8.875%, 3/1/2012 | 75,000 | 76,125 |
Goodman Global Holding Co., Inc., 144A, 7.875%, 12/15/2012 | 150,000 | 138,750 |
HydroChem Industrial Services, Inc., 144A, 9.25%, 2/15/2013 | 40,000 | 37,000 |
ISP Chemco, Inc., Series B, 10.25%, 7/1/2011 | 350,000 | 381,500 |
K. Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc.: | | |
6.25%, 1/15/2015 | 550,000 | 543,125 |
8.875%, 4/1/2012 | 180,000 | 194,850 |
Kansas City Southern: | | |
7.5%, 6/15/2009 | 65,000 | 67,112 |
9.5%, 10/1/2008 | 400,000 | 436,000 |
Kinetek, Inc., Series D, 10.75%, 11/15/2006 | 315,000 | 286,650 |
Laidlaw International, Inc., 10.75%, 6/15/2011 | 210,000 | 246,053 |
Metaldyne Corp., 144A, 10.0%, 11/1/2013 | 195,000 | 159,900 |
Millennium America, Inc., 9.25%, 6/15/2008 | 365,000 | 395,112 |
| Principal Amount ($)(g) | Value ($) |
| |
NTK Holdings, Inc., 144A, Step-up Coupon, 0% to 9/1/2009, 10.75% to 3/1/2014 | 165,000 | 77,550 |
Rainbow National Services LLC, 144A, 10.375%, 9/1/2014 | 160,000 | 184,000 |
Remington Arms Co., Inc., 10.5%, 2/1/2011 | 95,000 | 89,775 |
Sea Containers Ltd., Series B, 10.75%, 10/15/2006 | 30,000 | 30,300 |
Securus Technologies, Inc., 144A, 11.0%, 9/1/2011 | 130,000 | 109,850 |
Ship Finance International Ltd., 8.5%, 12/15/2013 | 295,000 | 280,619 |
Technical Olympic USA, Inc.: | | |
7.5%, 3/15/2011 | 95,000 | 88,350 |
10.375%, 7/1/2012 | 325,000 | 339,625 |
The Brickman Group Ltd., Series B, 11.75%, 12/15/2009 | 125,000 | 141,562 |
United Rentals North America, Inc., 7.0%, 2/15/2014 | 280,000 | 266,700 |
Xerox Capital Trust I, 8.0%, 2/1/2027 | 95,000 | 98,325 |
| 9,788,842 |
Information Technology 0.2% |
Activant Solutions, Inc.: | | |
144A, 8.904%**, 4/1/2010 | 20,000 | 20,700 |
10.5%, 6/15/2011 | 160,000 | 173,600 |
Eschelon Operating Co.: | | |
8.375%, 3/15/2010 | 35,000 | 30,450 |
8.375%, 3/15/2010 | 50,000 | 43,500 |
Lucent Technologies, Inc.: | | |
6.45%, 3/15/2029 | 365,000 | 326,675 |
7.25%, 7/15/2006 | 70,000 | 71,575 |
Sanmina-SCI Corp.: | | |
144A, 6.75%, 3/1/2013 | 450,000 | 429,750 |
10.375%, 1/15/2010 | 263,000 | 291,930 |
Viasystems, Inc., 10.5%, 1/15/2011 | 65,000 | 59,800 |
| 1,447,980 |
Materials 1.4% |
Aqua Chemical, Inc., 11.25%, 7/1/2008 | 80,000 | 67,200 |
ARCO Chemical Co., 9.8%, 2/1/2020 | 640,000 | 716,800 |
Associated Materials, Inc., Step-up Coupon, 0% to 3/1/2009, 11.25% to 3/1/2014 | 455,000 | 288,925 |
Caraustar Industries, Inc., 9.875%, 4/1/2011 | 415,000 | 418,112 |
Constar International, Inc.: | | |
144A, 6.643%**, 2/15/2012 | 85,000 | 81,175 |
11.0%, 12/1/2012 | 25,000 | 19,875 |
Dayton Superior Corp.: | | |
10.75%, 9/15/2008 | 170,000 | 176,800 |
13.0%, 6/15/2009 | 290,000 | 255,200 |
Edgen Acquisition Corp., 144A, 9.875%, 2/1/2011 | 115,000 | 111,550 |
GEO Specialty Chemicals, Inc., 144A, 11.62%, 12/31/2009 | 151,000 | 160,060 |
Georgia-Pacific Corp.: | | |
7.75%, 11/15/2029 | 434,000 | 487,708 |
8.0%, 1/15/2024 | 340,000 | 391,000 |
8.875%, 5/15/2031 | 568,000 | 702,900 |
9.375%, 2/1/2013 | 265,000 | 299,781 |
Hercules, Inc., 6.75%, 10/15/2029 | 160,000 | 155,200 |
| Principal Amount ($)(g) | Value ($) |
| |
Huntsman Advanced Materials LLC, 11.0%, 7/15/2010 | 230,000 | 259,900 |
Huntsman LLC, 11.625%, 10/15/2010 | 307,000 | 359,574 |
IMC Global, Inc.: | | |
7.375%, 8/1/2018 | 55,000 | 55,000 |
10.875%, 8/1/2013 | 200,000 | 234,500 |
Intermet Corp., 9.75%, 6/15/2009 * | 25,000 | 10,813 |
Lubrizol Corp.: | | |
5.5%, 10/1/2014 | 949,000 | 978,719 |
6.5%, 10/1/2034 | 704,000 | 777,170 |
MMI Products, Inc., Series B, 11.25%, 4/15/2007 | 170,000 | 167,875 |
Neenah Foundry Co.: | | |
144A, 11.0%, 9/30/2010 | 450,000 | 488,250 |
144A, 13.0%, 9/30/2013 | 40,000 | 39,600 |
Newmont Mining Corp., 5.875%, 4/1/2035 | 390,000 | 397,415 |
NewPage Corp., 144A, 9.46%**, 5/1/2012 | 150,000 | 150,375 |
Omnova Solutions, Inc., 11.25%, 6/1/2010 | 340,000 | 357,000 |
Oregon Steel Mills, Inc., 10.0%, 7/15/2009 | 95,000 | 102,362 |
Oxford Automotive, Inc., 144A, 12.0%, 10/15/2010 * | 269,573 | 134,786 |
Portola Packaging, Inc., 8.25%, 2/1/2012 | 255,000 | 173,400 |
Rockwood Specialties Group, Inc.: | | |
144A, 7.625%, 11/15/2014 EUR | 120,000 | 146,670 |
10.625%, 5/15/2011 | 20,000 | 22,350 |
Sheffield Steel Corp., 11.375%, 8/15/2011 | 105,000 | 101,850 |
Texas Industries, Inc., 10.25%, 6/15/2011 | 275,000 | 318,656 |
TriMas Corp., 9.875%, 6/15/2012 | 410,000 | 344,400 |
UAP Holding Corp., Step-up Coupon, 0% to 1/15/2008, 10.75% to 7/15/2012 | 140,000 | 114,800 |
United States Steel Corp., 9.75%, 5/15/2010 | 248,000 | 267,840 |
Weyerhaeuser Co., 6.75%, 3/15/2012 | 90,000 | 99,022 |
| 10,434,613 |
Telecommunication Services 0.8% |
AirGate PCS, Inc., 6.891%**, 10/15/2011 | 60,000 | 61,350 |
American Cellular Corp., Series B, 10.0%, 8/1/2011 | 205,000 | 208,075 |
Anixter International, Inc., 5.95%, 3/1/2015 | 108,000 | 107,022 |
AT&T Corp.: | | |
9.05%, 11/15/2011 | 206,000 | 237,415 |
9.75%, 11/15/2031 | 235,000 | 305,794 |
Bell Atlantic New Jersey, Inc., Series A, 5.875%, 1/17/2012 | 745,000 | 787,550 |
Cincinnati Bell, Inc.: | | |
7.25%, 7/15/2013 | 80,000 | 84,000 |
8.375%, 1/15/2014 | 540,000 | 553,500 |
144A, 8.375%, 1/15/2014 | 20,000 | 20,500 |
Dobson Communications Corp., 8.875%, 10/1/2013 | 105,000 | 96,075 |
Insight Midwest LP, 9.75%, 10/1/2009 | 45,000 | 46,631 |
LCI International, Inc., 7.25%, 6/15/2007 | 230,000 | 223,100 |
| Principal Amount ($)(g) | Value ($) |
| |
Level 3 Financing, Inc., 144A, 10.75%, 10/15/2011 | 45,000 | 37,913 |
MCI, Inc., 8.735%, 5/1/2014 | 300,000 | 336,375 |
Nextel Communications, Inc.: | | |
5.95%, 3/15/2014 | 205,000 | 212,944 |
7.375%, 8/1/2015 | 550,000 | 594,000 |
Nextel Partners, Inc., 8.125%, 7/1/2011 | 145,000 | 157,325 |
Qwest Corp.: | | |
144A, 6.671%**, 6/15/2013 | 90,000 | 92,137 |
7.25%, 9/15/2025 | 230,000 | 215,050 |
Qwest Services Corp.: | | |
13.5%, 12/15/2010 | 480,000 | 554,400 |
14.0%, 12/15/2014 | 65,000 | 78,812 |
Rural Cellular Corp., 9.875%, 2/1/2010 | 15,000 | 15,488 |
SBA Telecom, Inc., Step-up Coupon, 0% to 12/15/2007, 9.75% to 12/15/2011 | 51,000 | 46,920 |
SBC Communications, Inc., 6.15%, 9/15/2034 | 381,000 | 412,713 |
Triton PCS, Inc., 8.5%, 6/1/2013 | 45,000 | 41,513 |
Ubiquitel Operating Co., 9.875%, 3/1/2011 | 55,000 | 60,363 |
US Unwired, Inc., Series B, 10.0%, 6/15/2012 | 105,000 | 116,812 |
Western Wireless Corp., 9.25%, 7/15/2013 | 40,000 | 45,550 |
| 5,749,327 |
Utilities 1.4% |
AES Corp., 144A, 8.75%, 5/15/2013 | 340,000 | 379,950 |
Allegheny Energy Supply Co. LLC: | | |
144A, 8.25%, 4/15/2012 | 440,000 | 492,800 |
144A, 10.25%, 11/15/2007 | 180,000 | 198,000 |
144A, 13.0%, 11/15/2007 | 70,000 | 77,262 |
Calpine Corp.: | | |
7.625%, 4/15/2006 | 60,000 | 56,250 |
144A, 8.5%, 7/15/2010 | 280,000 | 215,600 |
CC Funding Trust I, 6.9%, 2/16/2007 | 179,000 | 186,444 |
CMS Energy Corp.: | | |
8.5%, 4/15/2011 | 220,000 | 245,300 |
9.875%, 10/15/2007 | 350,000 | 381,500 |
Consumers Energy Co.: | | |
Series F, 4.0%, 5/15/2010 | 1,590,000 | 1,550,703 |
5.0%, 2/15/2012 | 975,000 | 991,071 |
DPL, Inc., 6.875%, 9/1/2011 | 190,000 | 205,200 |
Mission Energy Holding Co., 13.5%, 7/15/2008 | 590,000 | 700,625 |
NorthWestern Corp., 144A, 5.875%, 11/1/2014 | 55,000 | 56,375 |
NRG Energy, Inc., 144A, 8.0%, 12/15/2013 | 478,000 | 504,290 |
Pedernales Electric Cooperative, Series 02-A, 144A, 6.202%, 11/15/2032 | 1,260,000 | 1,461,487 |
Progress Energy, Inc., 6.75%, 3/1/2006 | 1,495,000 | 1,520,494 |
PSE&G Energy Holdings LLC: | | |
8.5%, 6/15/2011 | 200,000 | 218,000 |
10.0%, 10/1/2009 | 345,000 | 387,263 |
Tenaska Alabama Partners LP, 144A, 7.0%, 6/30/2021 | 100,000 | 101,250 |
| Principal Amount ($)(g) | Value ($) |
| |
TXU Energy Co., 7.0%, 3/15/2013 | 345,000 | 384,755 |
| 10,314,619 |
Total Corporate Bonds (Cost $75,957,256) | 76,049,381 |
|
Foreign Bonds — US$ Denominated 5.4% |
Consumer Discretionary 0.2% |
Jafra Cosmetics International, Inc., 10.75%, 5/15/2011 | 301,000 | 337,120 |
Kabel Deutschland GmbH, 144A, 10.625%, 7/1/2014 | 215,000 | 233,275 |
Shaw Communications, Inc., 8.25%, 4/11/2010 | 360,000 | 399,600 |
Telenet Group Holding NV, 144A, Step-up Coupon, 0% to 12/15/2008, 11.5% to 6/15/2014 | 320,000 | 248,800 |
Vitro Envases Norteamerica SA, 144A, 10.75%, 7/23/2011 | 25,000 | 24,250 |
Vitro SA de CV, Series A, 144A, 11.75%, 11/1/2013 | 215,000 | 179,525 |
| 1,422,570 |
Consumer Staples 0.1% |
Burns Philp Capital Property Ltd., 10.75%, 2/15/2011 | 185,000 | 203,962 |
Grupo Cosan SA, 144A, 9.0%, 11/1/2009 | 60,000 | 62,100 |
| 266,062 |
Energy 0.3% |
Luscar Coal Ltd., 9.75%, 10/15/2011 | 220,000 | 242,000 |
OAO Gazprom, 144A, 9.625%, 3/1/2013 | 300,000 | 367,875 |
Pemex Project Funding Master Trust: | | |
7.375%, 12/15/2014 | 90,000 | 100,935 |
8.0%, 11/15/2011 | 160,000 | 181,760 |
9.5%, 9/15/2027 | 240,000 | 315,600 |
Petroleum Geo-Services ASA, 10.0%, 11/5/2010 | 684,002 | 766,082 |
Secunda International Ltd., 11.141%**, 9/1/2012 | 145,000 | 141,375 |
| 2,115,627 |
Financials 1.7% |
Barclays Bank PLC, 1.0%, 12/15/2049 | 410,000 | 418,856 |
ChinaTrust Commercial Bank, 144A, 5.625%, 12/29/2049 | 680,000 | 692,283 |
Chuo Mitsui Trust & Banking Co., Ltd, 144A, 5.506%, 12/29/2049 | 795,000 | 781,029 |
Conproca SA de CV, 12.0%, 6/16/2010 | 100,000 | 123,500 |
Eircom Funding, 8.25%, 8/15/2013 | 155,000 | 168,175 |
Mantis Reef Ltd., 144A, 4.692%, 11/14/2008 | 1,145,000 | 1,148,461 |
Mizuho Financial Group, (Cayman), 8.375%, 4/27/2049 | 2,290,000 | 2,504,115 |
National Capital Trust II, 144A, 5.486%, 12/29/2049 | 903,000 | 929,847 |
New ASAT (Finance) Ltd., 9.25%, 2/1/2011 | 85,000 | 70,975 |
Nordea Bank AB, 144A, 5.424%, 12/29/2049 | 810,000 | 834,212 |
Pemex Finance Ltd., 9.03%, 2/15/2011 | 725,000 | 814,661 |
| Principal Amount ($)(g) | Value ($) |
| |
QBE Insurance Group Ltd., 144A, 5.647%, 7/1/2023 | 535,000 | 547,165 |
Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC: | | |
Series 3, 7.816%, 11/29/2049 | 1,045,000 | 1,065,576 |
Series 1, 9.118%, 3/31/2049 | 50,000 | 59,547 |
SPI Electricity & Gas Australia Holdings Property Ltd., 144A, 6.15%, 11/15/2013 | 905,000 | 988,633 |
Westfield Capital Corp., 144A, 4.375%, 11/15/2010 | 1,105,000 | 1,103,275 |
| 12,250,310 |
Health Care 0.0% |
Biovail Corp., 7.875%, 4/1/2010 | 195,000 | 199,388 |
Industrials 0.3% |
CP Ships Ltd., 10.375%, 7/15/2012 | 210,000 | 235,200 |
Grupo Transportacion Ferroviaria Mexicana SA de CV: | | |
144A, 9.375%, 5/1/2012 | 200,000 | 208,000 |
10.25%, 6/15/2007 | 365,000 | 390,550 |
12.5%, 6/15/2012 | 158,000 | 184,860 |
J. Ray McDermott SA, 144A, 11.5%, 12/15/2013 | 155,000 | 173,600 |
LeGrand SA, 8.5%, 2/15/2025 | 125,000 | 151,250 |
Stena AB, 9.625%, 12/1/2012 | 115,000 | 125,350 |
Tyco International Group SA, 7.0%, 6/15/2028 | 553,000 | 666,914 |
| 2,135,724 |
Materials 0.8% |
Alrosa Finance SA, 144A, 8.875%, 11/17/2014 | 115,000 | 129,950 |
Cascades, Inc.: | | |
7.25%, 2/15/2013 | 235,000 | 229,712 |
144A, 7.25%, 2/15/2013 | 10,000 | 9,775 |
Celulosa Arauco y Constitucion SA: | | |
144A, 5.625%, 4/20/2015 | 206,000 | 210,349 |
7.75%, 9/13/2011 | 875,000 | 996,901 |
Crown Euro Holdings SA, 10.875%, 3/1/2013 | 105,000 | 123,375 |
ISPAT Inland ULC, 9.75%, 4/1/2014 | 224,000 | 260,960 |
Rhodia SA, 8.875%, 6/1/2011 | 460,000 | 442,750 |
Sino-Forest Corp., 144A, 9.125%, 8/17/2011 | 10,000 | 10,925 |
Sociedad Concesionaria Autopista Central, 144A, 6.223%, 12/15/2026 | 2,450,000 | 2,692,011 |
Tembec Industries, Inc.: | | |
8.5%, 2/1/2011 | 700,000 | 540,750 |
8.625%, 6/30/2009 | 340,000 | 277,100 |
| 5,924,558 |
Sovereign Bonds 1.2% |
Aries Vermogensverwaltung GmbH, Series C, 9.6%, 10/25/2014 | 250,000 | 324,835 |
Central Bank of Nigeria, Series WW, 6.25%, 11/15/2020 | 250,000 | 246,250 |
Dominican Republic: | | |
9.04%, 1/23/2018 | 40,000 | 41,600 |
144A, 9.04%, 1/23/2018 | 30,000 | 31,275 |
9.5%, 9/27/2011 | 80,000 | 85,600 |
Federative Republic of Brazil: | | |
8.875%, 10/14/2019 | 115,000 | 121,900 |
| Principal Amount ($)(g) | Value ($) |
| |
9.25%, 10/22/2010 | 210,000 | 233,625 |
11.0%, 1/11/2012 | 270,000 | 320,625 |
11.0%, 8/17/2040 | 190,000 | 228,570 |
Republic of Argentina, 8.28%, 12/31/2033 | 903,748 | 831,448 |
Republic of Bulgaria, 8.25%, 1/15/2015 | 240,000 | 302,184 |
Republic of Colombia: | | |
10.375%, 1/28/2033 | 40,000 | 47,700 |
10.75%, 1/15/2013 | 30,000 | 36,480 |
Republic of Ecuador, Step-up Coupon, 8.0% to 8/15/2005, 9.0% to 8/15/2006, 10.0% to 8/15/2030 | 330,000 | 274,725 |
Republic of Indonesia, 7.25%, 4/20/2015 | 200,000 | 203,000 |
Republic of Panama, 9.375%, 1/16/2023 | 80,000 | 98,800 |
Republic of Peru, 9.875%, 2/6/2015 | 70,000 | 86,625 |
Republic of Philippines: | | |
9.375%, 1/18/2017 | 420,000 | 449,400 |
9.5%, 2/2/2030 | 130,000 | 132,665 |
9.875%, 1/15/2019 | 60,000 | 64,875 |
Republic of Turkey: | | |
11.5%, 1/23/2012 | 230,000 | 293,825 |
11.75%, 6/15/2010 | 440,000 | 546,700 |
11.875%, 1/15/2030 | 160,000 | 231,400 |
Republic of Uruguay: | | |
7.25%, 2/15/2011 | 40,000 | 40,000 |
9.25%, 5/17/2017 | 200,000 | 214,000 |
Republic of Venezuela: | | |
Series A, Collateralized Par Bond, 6.75%, 3/31/2020 | 250,000 | 250,625 |
9.25%, 9/15/2027 | 150,000 | 157,275 |
10.75%, 9/19/2013 | 125,000 | 146,313 |
Russian Federation, Step-up Coupon, 5.0% to 3/31/2007, 7.5% to 3/31/2030 | 500,000 | 558,200 |
Russian Ministry of Finance: | | |
Series V, 3.0%, 5/14/2008 | 240,000 | 226,440 |
Series VII, 3.0%, 5/14/2011 | 300,000 | 262,920 |
United Mexican States: | | |
Series A, 6.625%, 3/3/2015 | 130,000 | 143,065 |
Series A, 6.75%, 9/27/2034 | 870,000 | 922,200 |
8.3%, 8/15/2031 | 40,000 | 49,800 |
8.375%, 1/14/2011 | 60,000 | 69,840 |
11.375%, 9/15/2016 | 30,000 | 44,550 |
| 8,319,335 |
Telecommunication Services 0.8% |
Alestra SA de RL de CV, 8.0%, 6/30/2010 | 65,000 | 58,500 |
America Movil SA de CV, 5.75%, 1/15/2015 | 985,000 | 1,000,133 |
Axtel SA, 11.0%, 12/15/2013 | 115,000 | 125,350 |
British Telecommunications PLC, 8.875%, 12/15/2030 | 1,063,000 | 1,500,588 |
Embratel, Series B, 11.0%, 12/15/2008 | 84,000 | 95,550 |
Global Crossing UK Finance, 144A, 10.75%, 12/15/2014 | 165,000 | 149,737 |
Intelsat Bermuda Ltd., 144A, 7.805%**, 1/15/2012 | 95,000 | 96,663 |
Millicom International Cellular SA, 10.0%, 12/1/2013 | 295,000 | 293,525 |
| Principal Amount ($)(g) | Value ($) |
| |
Mobifon Holdings BV, 12.5%, 7/31/2010 | 235,000 | 284,937 |
Mobile Telesystems Financial, 144A, 8.375%, 10/14/2010 | 30,000 | 31,125 |
Nortel Networks Corp., 6.875%, 9/1/2023 | 135,000 | 126,225 |
Nortel Networks Ltd., 6.125%, 2/15/2006 | 535,000 | 538,344 |
Telecom Italia Capital, 5.25%, 11/15/2013 | 820,000 | 832,468 |
Telefonos de Mexico SA de CV, Series L, 144A, 4.75%, 1/27/2010 | 670,000 | 669,437 |
| 5,802,582 |
Utilities 0.0% |
Scottish Power PLC, 5.81%, 3/15/2025 | 170,000 | 175,465 |
Total Foreign Bonds — US$ Denominated (Cost $37,642,268) | 38,611,621 |
|
Foreign Bonds — Non US$ Denominated 2.5% |
Consumer Discretionary 0.0% |
IESY Repository GMBH, 144A, 8.75%, 2/15/2015 EUR | 110,000 | 124,464 |
Victoria Acquisition III BV, 144A, 7.875%, 10/1/2014 EUR | 130,000 | 143,160 |
| 267,624 |
Industrials 0.0% |
Grohe Holdings GmbH, 144A, 8.625%, 10/1/2014 EUR | 135,000 | 151,526 |
Sovereign Bonds 2.5% |
Federal Republic of Germany, 144A, 3.25%, 4/17/2009 EUR | 3,140,000 | 3,929,640 |
Government of Malaysia, 4.305%, 2/27/2009 MYR | 4,920,000 | 1,337,037 |
Mexican Bonds: | | |
Series M-20, 8.0%, 12/7/2023 MXN | 2,480,000 | 196,142 |
Series MI-10, 8.0%, 12/19/2013 MXN | 38,283,500 | 3,282,522 |
Series MI-10, 9.5%, 12/18/2014 MXN | 16,433,000 | 1,536,681 |
Series M-20, 10.0%, 12/5/2024 MXN | 1,030,000 | 97,074 |
Republic of Argentina: | | |
5.83%, 12/31/2033 ARS | 863,078 | 308,301 |
7.82%, 12/31/2033 EUR | 237,339 | 256,627 |
Republic of Colombia, 12.0%, 10/22/2015 COP | 235,000,000 | 105,448 |
Republic of Peru, 7.5%, 10/14/2014 EUR | 70,000 | 95,299 |
Republic of Uruguay, 10.5%, 10/20/2006 UYU | 2,100,000 | 102,876 |
United Kingdom Treasury Bonds, 5.0%, 9/7/2014 GBP | 3,470,000 | 6,611,371 |
| 17,859,018 |
Total Foreign Bonds — Non US$ Denominated (Cost $18,138,522) | 18,278,168 |
| Principal Amount ($)(g) | Value ($) |
| |
Asset Backed 1.6% |
Automobile Receivables 0.3% |
MMCA Automobile Trust: | | |
"A4", Series 2002-4, 3.05%, 11/16/2009 | 644,505 | 640,229 |
"A4", Series 2002-3, 3.57%, 8/17/2009 | 452,673 | 451,829 |
"A4", Series 2002-2, 4.3%, 3/15/2010 | 328,826 | 328,660 |
"B", Series 2002-2, 4.67%, 3/15/2010 | 75,452 | 75,318 |
"B", Series 2002-1, 5.37%, 1/15/2010 | 327,711 | 328,548 |
| 1,824,584 |
Home Equity Loans 1.1% |
Advanta Mortgage Loan Trust, "A6", Series 2000-2, 7.72%, 3/25/2015 | 286,370 | 296,177 |
Argent NIM Trust: | | |
"A", Series 2004-WN10, 144A, 4.212%, 11/25/2034 | 117,947 | 117,726 |
"A", Series 2004-WN2, 144A, 4.55%, 4/25/2034 | 99,153 | 99,122 |
Centex Home Equity, "A6", Series 2000-B, 7.97%, 7/25/2031 | 357,464 | 357,992 |
Countrywide Asset-Backed Certificates: | | |
"AF2", Series 2005-7, 4.367%, 11/25/2035 | 1,365,000 | 1,364,997 |
"N1", Series 2004-2N, 144A, 5.0%, 2/25/2035 | 349,031 | 346,837 |
First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust NIM, "N1", Series 2004-FFH4, 144A, 4.212%, 1/21/2035 | 280,618 | 280,618 |
Long Beach Asset Holdings Corp., "N1", Series 2004-2, 144A, 4.94%, 6/25/2034 | 662,438 | 665,750 |
Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors, Inc., "N1", Series 2005-NC1N, 144A, 5.0%, 10/25/2035 | 59,941 | 59,941 |
Park Place Securities NIM Trust: | | |
"B", Series 2004-WHQ1, 144A, 3.483%, 9/25/2034 | 775,765 | 774,432 |
"C", Series 2004-MHQ1, 144A, 4.458%, 12/25/2034 | 1,445,000 | 1,437,775 |
Renaissance Home Equity Loan Trust, "AF6", Series 2005-2, 4.781%, 8/25/2035 | 450,000 | 450,000 |
Residential Asset Securities Corp., "AI6", Series 2000-KS1, 7.905%, 2/25/2031 | 1,506,119 | 1,539,231 |
| 7,790,598 |
Industrials 0.2% |
Delta Air Lines, Inc., "G-2", Series 2002-1, 6.417%, 7/2/2012 | 480,000 | 504,983 |
Northwest Airlines, "G", Series 1999-3, 7.935%, 4/1/2019 | 776,360 | 847,120 |
| 1,352,103 |
Manufactured Housing Receivables 0.0% |
Vanderbilt Acquisition Loan Trust, "A2", Series 2002-1, 4.77%, 10/7/2018 | 315,006 | 315,625 |
Total Asset Backed (Cost $11,403,055) | 11,282,910 |
| Principal Amount ($)(g) | Value ($) |
| |
US Government Agency Sponsored Pass-Throughs 1.6% |
Federal National Mortgage Association: | | |
4.5% with various maturities from 7/1/2018 until 10/1/2033 | 5,233,476 | 5,161,249 |
5.0%, 9/1/2033 | 1,570,000 | 1,570,000 |
5.115%, 1/1/2035 | 967,260 | 974,561 |
5.5% with various maturities from 1/1/2025 until 1/1/2034 | 1,391,573 | 1,412,903 |
6.0%, 1/1/2024 | 231,300 | 238,304 |
6.5% with various maturities from 5/1/2017 until 9/1/2034 | 1,493,909 | 1,547,475 |
7.13%, 1/1/2012 | 194,240 | 200,846 |
8.0%, 9/1/2015 | 310,585 | 332,185 |
Total US Government Agency Sponsored Pass-Throughs (Cost $11,415,597) | 11,437,523 |
|
US Government Backed 3.1% |
US Treasury Bills: | | |
2.598%***, 7/21/2005 (d) | 5,000 | 4,993 |
2.649%***, 7/21/2005 (d) | 135,000 | 134,805 |
2.869%***, 7/21/2005 (d) | 120,000 | 119,813 |
US Treasury Bond, 6.0%, 2/15/2026 | 1,956,000 | 2,410,005 |
US Treasury Note: | | |
3.0%, 12/31/2006 | 5,003,000 | 4,957,072 |
3.375%, 2/15/2008 | 8,500,000 | 8,438,239 |
3.625%, 7/15/2009 | 5,440,000 | 5,421,939 |
4.75%, 5/15/2014 | 613,000 | 650,451 |
5.0%, 8/15/2011 | 325,000 | 346,493 |
Total US Government Backed (Cost $22,107,056) | 22,483,810 |
|
Commercial and Non-Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities 3.6% |
Banc of America Commercial Mortgage, Inc.: | | |
"A3", Series 2005-1, 4.877%, 11/10/2042 | 245,000 | 250,509 |
"AJ", Series 2005-1, 5.153%**, 11/10/2042 | 825,000 | 860,700 |
Banc of America Mortgage Securities, "2A6", Series 2004-G, 4.657%**, 8/25/2034 | 2,275,000 | 2,313,700 |
Chase Mortgage Finance Corp., "2A1", Series 2004-S3, 5.25%, 3/25/2034 | 878,384 | 884,326 |
Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc., "1CB2", Series 2004-NCM2, 6.75%, 8/25/2034 | 513,309 | 533,039 |
Countrywide Alternative Loan Trust: | | |
"A1", Series 2004-1T1, 5.0%, 2/25/2034 | 1,270,673 | 1,267,641 |
"A2", Series 2004-1T1, 5.5%, 2/25/2034 | 839,836 | 843,561 |
"1A1", Series 2004-J1, 6.0%, 2/25/2034 | 499,727 | 505,579 |
Countrywide Home Loans: | | |
"1A6", Series 2003-1, 5.5%, 3/25/2033 | 161,481 | 161,366 |
"A5", Series 2002-27, 5.5%, 12/25/2032 | 70,278 | 70,114 |
| Principal Amount ($)(g) | Value ($) |
| |
DLJ Mortgage Acceptance Corp., "A1B", Series 1997-CF2, 144A, 6.82%, 10/15/2030 | 165,001 | 172,343 |
First Union-Lehman Brothers Commercial Mortgage, "A3", Series 1997-C1, 7.38%, 4/18/2029 | 1,199,903 | 1,244,469 |
GMAC Commercial Mortgage Securities, Inc., "A3", Series 1997-C1, 6.869%, 7/15/2029 | 92,977 | 97,088 |
Greenwich Capital Commercial Funding Corp.: | | |
"AJ", Series 2005-GG3, 4.859%, 8/10/2042 | 605,000 | 614,203 |
"B", Series 2005-GG3, 4.894%, 8/10/2042 | 1,010,000 | 1,021,048 |
GS Mortgage Securities Corp. II: | | |
"AJ", Series 2005-GG4, 4.782%, 7/10/2039 | 900,000 | 907,618 |
"G", Series 2005-GG4, 5.449%, 144A 7/10/2039 | 906,000 | 912,216 |
"C", Series 1998-C1, 6.91%, 10/18/2030 | 205,000 | 220,120 |
LB-UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust: | | |
"AM", Series 2005-C3, 4.794%, 7/15/2040 | 905,000 | 912,994 |
"A2", Series 2005-C2, 4.821%, 4/15/2030 | 165,000 | 168,664 |
Master Alternative Loans Trust: | | |
"5A1", Series 2005-1, 5.5%, 1/25/2020 | 1,252,603 | 1,279,728 |
"3A1", Series 2004-5, 6.5%, 6/25/2034 | 327,328 | 336,227 |
"5A1", Series 2005-2, 6.5%, 12/25/2034 | 685,891 | 698,867 |
"8A1", Series 2004-3, 7.0%, 4/25/2034 | 348,629 | 356,664 |
Master Asset Securitization Trust, "8A1", Series 2003-6, 5.5%, 7/25/2033 | 1,095,679 | 1,102,870 |
Mortgage Capital Funding, Inc., "A3", Series 1997-MC1, 7.288%, 7/20/2027 | 763,648 | 788,873 |
Residential Asset Securities Corp., "AI", Series 2003-KS9, 4.71%, 3/25/2033 | 1,845,000 | 1,881,912 |
Structured Asset Securities Corp.: | | |
"4A1", Series 2005-6, 5.0%, 5/25/2035 | 202,125 | 203,486 |
"2A1", Series 2003-1, 6.0%, 2/25/2018 | 162,157 | 165,158 |
Washington Mutual: | | |
"A6", Series 2004-AR4, 3.808%, 6/25/2034 | 190,000 | 186,956 |
"A6", Series 2003-AR11, 3.985%, 10/25/2033 | 885,000 | 875,034 |
"A6", Series 2003-AR10, 4.075%**, 10/25/2033 | 1,620,000 | 1,611,967 |
"A7, Series 2004-AR9, 4.211%**, 8/25/2034 | 1,325,000 | 1,323,483 |
"4A1", Series 2002-S7, 4.5%, 11/25/2032 | 45,697 | 45,610 |
Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities Trust, "2A14", Series 2005-AR10, 4.111%**, 6/25/2035 | 1,355,000 | 1,351,048 |
Total Commercial and Non-Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities (Cost $26,202,212) | 26,169,181 |
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| Principal Amount ($)(g) | Value ($) |
| |
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations 5.5% |
Fannie Mae Grantor Trust: | | |
"1A3", Series 2004-T2, 7.0%, 11/25/2043 | 576,113 | 611,093 |
"A2", Series 2002-T16, 7.0%, 7/25/2042 | 107,447 | 113,666 |
Fannie Mae Whole Loan: | | |
"3A2B", Series 2003-W10, 3.056%, 7/25/2037 | 958,469 | 952,042 |
"1A3", Series 2004-W1, 4.49%, 11/25/2043 | 1,179,002 | 1,178,310 |
"1A3", Series 2003-W18, 4.732%, 8/25/2043 | 192,200 | 192,202 |
"1A1", Series 2004-W15, 6.0%, 8/25/2044 | 1,321,185 | 1,363,968 |
"2A", Series 2003-W8, 7.0%, 10/25/2042 | 139,825 | 148,088 |
"2A", Series 2002-W1, 7.5%, 2/25/2042 | 868,290 | 923,973 |
"5A", Series 2004-W2, 7.5%, 3/25/2044 | 1,751,029 | 1,881,599 |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.: | | |
"YN", Series 2852, 3.75%, 6/15/2024 | 410,000 | 403,961 |
"NB", Series 2750, 4.0%, 12/15/2022 | 1,558,000 | 1,547,768 |
"ME", Series 2691, 4.5%, 4/15/2032 | 35,000 | 34,473 |
"BG", Series 2640, 5.0%, 2/15/2032 | 510,000 | 511,463 |
"BG", Series 2869, 5.0%, 7/15/2033 | 213,000 | 214,680 |
"EG", Series 2836, 5.0%, 12/15/2032 | 455,000 | 455,141 |
"JD", Series 2778, 5.0%, 12/15/2032 | 290,000 | 292,495 |
"JG", Series 2937, 5.0%, 8/15/2033 | 1,705,000 | 1,703,356 |
"KD", Series 2915, 5.0%, 9/15/2033 | 1,177,000 | 1,175,971 |
"KG", Series 2987, 5.0%, 12/15/2034 | 1,360,000 | 1,358,244 |
"ND", Series 2938, 5.0%, 10/15/2033 | 170,000 | 169,973 |
"NE", Series 2802, 5.0%, 2/15/2033 | 460,000 | 461,142 |
"OG", Series 2889, 5.0%, 5/15/2033 | 2,115,000 | 2,127,219 |
"PD", Series 2893, 5.0%, 2/15/2033 | 370,000 | 372,946 |
"PD", Series 2939, 5.0%, 7/15/2033 | 1,105,000 | 1,103,936 |
"PE", Series 2898, 5.0%, 5/15/2033 | 1,715,000 | 1,723,093 |
"QC", Series 2836, 5.0%, 9/15/2022 | 2,220,000 | 2,257,322 |
"TE", Series 2780, 5.0%, 1/15/2033 | 1,685,000 | 1,689,561 |
"XD", Series 2941, 5.0%, 5/15/2033 | 1,830,000 | 1,831,057 |
"PE", Series 2512, 5.5%, 2/15/2022 | 420,000 | 438,185 |
"BD", Series 2453, 6.0%, 5/15/2017 | 2,157,297 | 2,239,764 |
"H", Series 2278, 6.5%, 1/15/2031 | 63,039 | 64,541 |
"Z", Series 2173, 6.5%, 7/15/2029 | 80,649 | 84,212 |
| Principal Amount ($)(g) | Value ($) |
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Federal National Mortgage Association: | | |
"TU", Series 2003-122, 4.0%, 5/25/2016 | 350,000 | 350,104 |
"NE", Series 2004-52, 4.5%, 7/25/2033 | 1,118,000 | 1,094,728 |
"WB", Series 2003-106, 4.5%, 10/25/2015 | 1,870,000 | 1,876,230 |
"A2", Series 2002-W10, 4.7%, 8/25/2042 | 3,742 | 3,731 |
"1A3", Series 2003-W19, 4.783%, 11/25/2033 | 937,124 | 935,292 |
"EG", Series 2005-22, 5.0%, 11/25/2033 | 1,042,000 | 1,042,219 |
"PE", Series 2005-44, 5.0%, 7/25/2033 | 365,000 | 364,079 |
"QD", Series 2005-29, 5.0%, 8/25/2033 | 760,000 | 759,544 |
"PM", Series 2001-60, 6.0%, 3/25/2030 | 417,375 | 420,448 |
"A1", Series 2002-93, 6.5%, 3/25/2032 | 338,845 | 347,299 |
"HM", Series 2002-36, 6.5%, 12/25/2029 | 76,415 | 76,917 |
"C", Series 1997-M5, 6.74%, 8/25/2007 | 390,000 | 408,094 |
FHLMC Structured Pass-Through Securities, "3A", Series T-58, 7.0%, 9/25/2043 | 891,810 | 942,435 |
Government National Mortgage Association, "PD", Series 2004-30, 5.0%, 2/20/2033 | 1,115,000 | 1,125,553 |
Total Collateralized Mortgage Obligations (Cost $39,360,783) | 39,372,117 |
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Municipal Bonds and Notes 1.7% |
Brockton, MA, General Obligation, Economic Development Series A, 144A, 6.45%, 5/1/2017 (c) | 560,000 | 631,462 |
Broward County, FL, Airport Revenue, Airport Systems Revenue Series J-2, 6.13%, 10/1/2007 (c) | 1,000,000 | 1,043,290 |
Charlotte-Mecklenberg, NC, Hospital Authority, Health Care System Revenue, ETM 144A, 5.0%, 8/1/2015 | 510,000 | 529,926 |
Hoboken, NJ, General Obligation, Series B, 3.8%, 1/1/2008 (c) | 270,000 | 268,350 |
Illinois, Higher Education Revenue, Educational Facilities Authority Series C, 7.1%, 7/1/2012 (c) | 1,000,000 | 1,162,840 |
Jersey City, NJ, Water & Sewer Revenue, Municipal Utilities Authority, Water Revenue, Series B, 4.91%, 5/15/2015 (c) | 385,000 | 395,876 |
Jicarilla, NM, Sales & Special tax Revenue, Apache Nation Revenue, 144A, 5.2%, 12/1/2013 | 215,000 | 222,486 |
Mashantucket, CT, Special Assessment Revenue, Western Pequot Tribe Special Revenue, Series A, 144A, 6.57%, 9/1/2013 (c) | 1,285,000 | 1,403,888 |
Ohio, Sales & Special Tax Revenue, 7.6%, 10/1/2016 (c) | 1,000,000 | 1,057,740 |
Passaic County, NJ, County General Obligation, 5.0%, 2/15/2017 (c) | 1,120,000 | 1,166,805 |
| Principal Amount ($)(g) | Value ($) |
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Texas, American Campus Properties Student Housing Financing Ltd, 6.125%, 8/1/2023 (c) | 1,040,000 | 1,167,005 |
Union County, NJ, Improvement Authority, Student Loan Revenue, 5.29%, 4/1/2018 (c) | 1,185,000 | 1,236,133 |
Washington, State Economic Development Finance Authority Revenue, CSC Tocoma LLC Project, Series A, 3.5%, 10/1/2010 (c) | 1,840,000 | 1,774,459 |
Yazoo County, MS, Sales & Special Tax Revenue, Series B, 4.3%, 9/1/2010 (c) | 355,000 | 357,240 |
Total Municipal Bonds and Notes (Cost $12,050,882) | 12,417,500 |
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Government National Mortgage Association 0.3% |
Government National Mortgage Association, 6.0% with various maturities from 7/20/2034 until 8/20/2034 (Cost $2,378,357) | 2,362,478 | 2,433,308 |
| Shares
| Value ($) |
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Warrants 0.0% |
MircoStrategy, Inc.* | 96 | 15 |
TravelCenters of America, Inc.* | 59,000 | 6 |
Total Warrants (Cost $201) | 21 |
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Preferred Stocks 0.1% |
Paxson Communications Corp., 14.25% (PIK) | 29 | 186,606 |
TNP Enterprises, Inc., 14.5%, "D" (PIK) | 163 | 184,598 |
Total Preferred Stocks (Cost $408,637) | 371,204 |
| Principal Amount ($)(g) | Value ($) |
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Loan Participation 0.0% |
Citigroup Global (Severstal), 8.625%, 2/24/2009 (Cost $55,411) | 55,000 | 56,573 |
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Other Investments 0.0% |
Hercules, Inc., (Bond Unit), 6.5%, 6/30/2029 (Cost $195,725) | 270,000 | 210,600 |
| Shares
| Value ($) |
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Closed End Investment Company 0.1% |
Apollo Investment Corp. (Cost $445,014) | 27,400 | 504,983 |
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| Shares
| Value ($) |
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Securities Lending Collateral 0.0% |
Scudder Daily Assets Fund Institutional, 3.19% (e) (f) (Cost $75,600) | 75,600 | 75,600 |
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Cash Equivalents 5.8% |
Scudder Cash Management QP Trust, 3.14% (b) (Cost $41,873,671) | 41,873,671 | 41,873,671 |
| % of Net Assets | Value ($) |
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Total Investment Portfolio (Cost $650,464,636) (a) | 99.8 | 719,623,470 |
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net | 0.2 | 1,166,884 |
Net Assets | 100.0 | 720,790,354 |
Notes to Scudder Total Return Portfolio of Investments |
* Non-income producing security. In the case of a bond, generally denotes that the issuer has defaulted on the payment of principal or interest. The following table represents bonds that are in default.
Security | Coupon | Maturity Date | Principal Amount | Acquisition Cost ($) | Value ($) |
Congoleum Corp. | 8.625 | 8/1/2008 | 135,000 | USD | 135,225 | $ 131,963 |
Intermet Corp. | 9.75 | 6/15/2009 | 25,000 | USD | 10,250 | 10,813 |
Oxford Automotive, Inc. | 12.0 | 10/15/2010 | 269,573 | USD | 159,314 | 134,786 |
| | | | | $ 304,789 | $ 277,562 |
** 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 June 30, 2005.
*** Annualized yield at time of purchase, not a coupon rate.
(a) The cost for federal income tax purposes was $657,035,577. At June 30, 2005, net unrealized appreciation for all securities based on tax cost was $62,587,893. This consisted of aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all securities in which there was an excess of value over tax cost of $75,826,389 and aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all securities in which there was an excess of tax cost over value of $13,238,496.
(b) Scudder Cash Management QP Trust is managed by Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc. The rate shown is the annualized seven-day yield at period end.
(c) Bond is insured by one of these companies:
Insurance Coverage | As a % of Total Investment Portfolio |
Ambac Financial Group | 0.5% |
Financial Guaranty Insurance Company | 0.1% |
Financial Security Assurance Inc. | 0.5% |
MBIA Corp. | 0.5% |
(d) At June 30, 2005, this security has been pledged to cover, in whole or part, initial margin requirements for open future contracts.
(e) Scudder Daily Assets Fund Institutional, an affiliated fund, is managed by Deutsche Asset Management, Inc. The rate shown is the annualized seven-day yield at period end.
(f) Represents collateral held in connection with securities lending.
(g) Principal amount stated in US dollars unless otherwise noted.
144A: Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registrations, normally to qualified institutional buyers.
ADR: American Depositary Receipt
PIK: Denotes that all or a portion of the income is paid in-kind.
REIT: Real Estate Investment Trust
Included in the portfolio are investments in mortgage or asset-backed securities which are interests in separate pools of mortgages or assets. Effective maturities of these investments may be shorter than stated maturities due to prepayments. Some separate investments in the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. and the Federal National Mortgage Association and the Government National Mortgage Association issues which have similar coupon rates have been aggregated for presentation purposes in the investment portfolio.
At June 30, 2005, open futures contracts purchased were as follows:
Futures | Expiration Date | Contracts | Aggregate Face Value ($) | Value ($) | Unrealized Appreciation ($) |
Russell 2000 Index | 9/15/2005 | 7 | 2,185,882 | 2,250,850 | 64,968 |
Currency Abbreviations | |
ARS | Argentine Peso | COP | Colombian Peso | EUR | Euro | GBP | British Pound |
MXN | Mexican Peso | MYR | Malaysian Ringgit | UYU | Uruguyan Peso | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Assets and Liabilities as of June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) |
Assets |
Investments: Investments in securities, at value (cost $608,515,365) — including $73,913 of securities loaned | $ 677,674,199 |
Investment in Scudder Daily Assets Fund Institutional (cost $75,600)* | 75,600 |
Investment in Scudder Cash Management QP Trust (cost $41,873,671) | 41,873,671 |
Total investments in securities, at value (cost $650,464,636) | 719,623,470 |
Cash | 423,533 |
Foreign currency, at value (cost $88,290) | 87,912 |
Receivable for investments sold | 2,741,601 |
Dividends receivable | 371,137 |
Interest receivable | 3,232,023 |
Receivable for Portfolio shares sold | 2,878 |
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 1,211,226 |
Foreign taxes recoverable | 2,660 |
Other assets | 15,886 |
Total assets | 727,712,326 |
Liabilities |
Payable for investments purchased | 5,033,013 |
Payable for Portfolio shares redeemed | 746,080 |
Payable upon return of securities loaned | 75,600 |
Payable for daily variation margin on open futures contracts | 4,755 |
Net payable on closed forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 4,361 |
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 639,862 |
Deferred mortgage dollar roll income | 75 |
Accrued management fee | 280,004 |
Other accrued expenses and payables | 138,222 |
Total liabilities | 6,921,972 |
Net assets, at value | $ 720,790,354 |
Net Assets |
Net assets consist of: Undistributed net investment income | 6,897,977 |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: Investments | 69,158,834 |
Futures | 64,968 |
Foreign currency related transactions | 568,050 |
Accumulated net realized gain (loss) | (77,399,790) |
Paid-in capital | 721,500,315 |
Net assets, at value | $ 720,790,354 |
Class A Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share ($687,393,462 ÷ 31,278,069 outstanding shares of beneficial interest, $.01 par value, unlimited number of shares authorized) | $ 21.98 |
Class B Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share ($33,396,892 ÷ 1,518,612 outstanding shares of beneficial interest, $.01 par value, unlimited number of shares authorized) | $ 21.99 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Operations for the six months ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) |
Investment Income |
Income: Dividends (net of foreign taxes withheld of $38,504) | $ 3,276,023 |
Interest | 6,855,112 |
Interest — Scudder Cash Management QP Trust | 373,047 |
Mortgage dollar roll income | 5,729 |
Securities lending income, including income from Scudder Daily Assets Fund Institutional, net of borrower rebates | 317 |
Total Income | 10,510,228 |
Expenses: Management fee | 1,678,911 |
Custodian fees | 54,830 |
Distribution service fees (Class B) | 40,693 |
Record keeping fees (Class B) | 20,325 |
Auditing | 22,701 |
Legal | 8,874 |
Trustees' fees and expenses | 9,056 |
Reports to shareholders | 45,532 |
Other | 12,836 |
Total expenses, before expense reductions | 1,893,758 |
Expense reductions | (3,286) |
Total expenses, after expense reductions | 1,890,472 |
Net investment income (loss) | 8,619,756 |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investment Transactions |
Net realized gain (loss) from: Investments | 6,119,941 |
Futures | 103,881 |
Foreign currency related transactions | (290,431) |
| 5,933,391 |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period on: Investments | (7,300,589) |
Futures | 66,802 |
Foreign currency related transactions | 662,425 |
| (6,571,362) |
Net gain (loss) on investment transactions | (637,971) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | $ 7,981,785 |
* Represents collateral on securities loaned.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) | Year Ended December 31, 2004 |
Operations: Net investment income (loss) | $ 8,619,756 | $ 14,447,088 |
Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions | 5,933,391 | 39,912,342 |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period on investment and foreign currency transactions | (6,571,362) | (12,171,380) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | 7,981,785 | 42,188,050 |
Distributions to shareholders from: Net investment income Class A | (14,467,177) | (10,706,370) |
Class B | (715,158) | (287,648) |
Portfolio share transactions: Class A Proceeds from shares sold | 3,758,398 | 8,149,762 |
Net assets acquired in tax freee reorganization | 118,997,707 | — |
Reinvestment of distributions | 14,467,177 | 10,706,370 |
Cost of shares redeemed | (64,728,042) | (94,301,996) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Class A share transactions | 72,495,240 | (75,445,864) |
Class B Proceeds from shares sold | 3,884,819 | 12,535,568 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 715,158 | 287,648 |
Cost of shares redeemed | (3,654,543) | (2,353,690) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Class B share transactions | 945,434 | 10,469,526 |
Increase (decrease) in net assets | 66,240,124 | (33,782,306) |
Net assets at beginning of period | 654,550,230 | 688,332,536 |
Net assets at end of period (including undistributed net investment income of $6,897,977 and $13,460,556, respectively) | $ 720,790,354 | $ 654,550,230 |
Other Information |
Class A Shares outstanding at beginning of period | 27,789,320 | 31,305,397 |
Shares sold | 173,611 | 380,053 |
Shares issued in tax free reorganization | 5,591,767 | — |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | 672,580 | 499,597 |
Shares redeemed | (2,949,209) | (4,395,727) |
Net increase (decrease) in Portfolio shares | 3,488,749 | (3,516,077) |
Shares outstanding at end of period | 31,278,069 | 27,789,320 |
Class B Shares outstanding at beginning of period | 1,477,597 | 988,869 |
Shares sold | 175,844 | 584,945 |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | 33,201 | 13,398 |
Shares redeemed | (168,030) | (109,615) |
Net increase (decrease) in Portfolio shares | 41,015 | 488,728 |
Shares outstanding at end of period | 1,518,612 | 1,477,597 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Class A
Years Ended December 31, | 2005a | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001b | 2000c |
Selected Per Share Data |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 22.37 | $ 21.32 | $ 18.66 | $ 22.57 | $ 25.91 | $ 28.82 |
Income (loss) from investment operations: Net investment income (loss)d | .28 | .47 | .37 | .47 | .61 | .74 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.12) | .93 | 2.90 | (3.81) | (2.20) | (1.40) |
Total from investment operations | .16 | 1.40 | 3.27 | (3.34) | (1.59) | (.66) |
Less distributions from: Net investment income | (.55) | (.35) | (.61) | (.57) | (.80) | (.90) |
Net realized gains on investment transactions | — | — | — | — | (.95) | (1.35) |
Total distributions | (.55) | (.35) | (.61) | (.57) | (1.75) | (2.25) |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 21.98 | $ 22.37 | $ 21.32 | $ 18.66 | $ 22.57 | $ 25.91 |
Total Return (%) | .77** | 6.64 | 18.10 | (15.17) | (6.09) | (2.63) |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data |
Net assets, end of period ($ millions) | 687 | 622 | 667 | 640 | 861 | 851 |
Ratio of expenses (%) | .56* | .59 | .59 | .58 | .58 | .61 |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) (%) | 2.55* | 2.18 | 1.88 | 2.32 | 2.63 | 2.75 |
Portfolio turnover rate (%) | 151e* | 131e | 102e | 140 | 115 | 107 |
a For the six months ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited).
b As required, effective January 1, 2001, the Portfolio 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 were 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 $.03, increase net realized and unrealized gains and losses per share by $.03 and decrease the ratio of net investment income to average net assets from 2.76% to 2.63%. Per share, ratios and supplemental data for periods prior to January 1, 2001 were not restated to reflect this change in presentation.
c On June 18, 2001, the Portfolio implemented a 1 for 10 reverse stock split. Per share information, for the period prior to December 31, 2001, has been restated to reflect the effect of the split. Shareholders received 1 share for every 10 shares owned and net asset value per share increased correspondingly.
d Based on average shares outstanding during the period.
e The portfolio turnover rate including mortgage dollar roll transactions was 153%, 140% and 108% for the periods ended June 30, 2005, December 31, 2004 and December 31, 2003, respectively.
* Annualized ** Not annualized
Class B
Years Ended December 31, | 2005a | 2004 | 2003 | 2002b |
Selected Per Share Data |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 22.33 | $ 21.28 | $ 18.64 | $ 19.46 |
Income (loss) from investment operations: Net investment income (loss)c | .24 | .39 | .28 | .18 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.11) | .92 | 2.92 | (1.00) |
Total from investment operations | .13 | 1.31 | 3.20 | (.82) |
Less distributions from: Net investment income | (.47) | (.26) | (.56) | — |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 21.99 | $ 22.33 | $ 21.28 | $ 18.64 |
Total Return (%) | .56** | 6.26 | 17.66 | (4.21)** |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data |
Net assets, end of period ($ millions) | 33 | 33 | 21 | .8 |
Ratio of expenses (%) | .94* | .97 | .99 | .86* |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) (%) | 2.17* | 1.80 | 1.48 | 1.96* |
Portfolio turnover rate (%) | 151d* | 131d | 102d | 140 |
a For the six months ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited).
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 The portfolio turnover rate including mortgage dollar roll transactions was 153%, 140% and 108% for the periods ended June 30, 2005, December 31, 2004 and December 31, 2003, respectively.
* Annualized ** Not annualized
Information About Your Portfolio's Expenses |
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SVS Davis Venture Value Portfolio
As an investor of the Portfolio, you incur two types of costs: ongoing expenses and transaction costs. Ongoing expenses include management fees, distribution and service (12b-1) fees and other Portfolio expenses. Examples of transaction costs include sales charges (loads), redemption fees and account maintenance fees, which are not shown in this section. The following tables are intended to help you understand your ongoing expenses (in dollars) of investing in the Portfolio and to help you compare these expenses with the ongoing expenses of investing in other mutual funds. The tables are based on an investment of $1,000 made at the beginning of the six-month period ended June 30, 2005.
The tables illustrate your Portfolio's expenses in two ways:
Actual Portfolio Return. This helps you estimate the actual dollar amount of ongoing expenses (but not transaction costs) paid on a $1,000 investment in the Portfolio using the Portfolio's actual return during the period. To estimate the expenses you paid over the period, simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the "Expenses Paid per $1,000" line under the share class you hold.
Hypothetical 5% Portfolio Return. This helps you to compare your Portfolio's ongoing expenses (but not transaction costs) with those of other mutual funds using the Portfolio's actual expense ratio and a hypothetical rate of return of 5% per year before expenses. Examples using a 5% hypothetical Portfolio return may be found in the shareholder reports of other mutual funds. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period.
Please note that the expenses shown in these tables are meant to highlight your ongoing expenses only and do not reflect any transaction costs. The "Expenses Paid per $1,000" line of the tables is useful in comparing ongoing expenses only and will not help you determine the relative total expense of owning different funds. If these transaction costs had been included, your costs would have been higher.
Expenses and Value of a $1,000 Investment for the six months ended June 30, 2005 |
Actual Portfolio Return | Class A | Class B |
Beginning Account Value 1/1/05 | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,000.00 |
Ending Account Value 6/30/05 | $ 1,013.00 | $ 1,010.80 |
Expenses Paid per $1,000* | $ 5.04 | $ 6.88 |
Hypothetical 5% Portfolio Return | Class A | Class B |
Beginning Account Value 1/1/05 | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,000.00 |
Ending Account Value 6/30/05 | $ 1,019.79 | $ 1,017.95 |
Expenses Paid per $1,000* | $ 5.06 | $ 6.90 |
* Expenses are equal to the Portfolio's annualized expense ratio for each share class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent six-month period, then divided by 365.
Annualized Expense Ratios | Class A | Class B |
Scudder Variable Series II — SVS Davis Venture Value Portfolio | 1.01% | 1.38% |
For more information, please refer to the Portfolio's prospectus.
These tables do not 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.
Management Summary June 30, 2005 |
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SVS Davis Venture Value Portfolio
For the six months ended June 30, 2005, the portfolio returned 1.30% (Class A shares, unadjusted for contract charges), compared with its benchmark, the Russell 1000 Value Index, which had a return of 1.76%.
Important contributors to and detractors from the portfolio's performance relative to the Russell 1000 Value Index over the course of the six months ended June 30, 2005 include:
Energy companies were the most important contributors to the portfolio's performance over the six-month period. All of the portfolio's energy companies performed well, with EOG Resources, ConocoPhillips, Occidental Petroleum and Devon Energy all among the portfolio's top 10 contributors to performance for the period.
The portfolio's largest industry-group holdings were in insurance companies. Progressive and Loews were both among the portfolio's top 10 contributors to performance over the period, while American International Group and Berkshire Hathaway were both among the portfolio's top 10 detractors. Overall, the portfolio's insurance companies hurt performance over the six-month period.
The portfolio also held a significant position in financial companies. As a group, these companies detracted from performance over the six-month period, with American Express and JPMorgan Chase included among the portfolio's top 10 detractors from performance.
Individual companies making important contributions to the portfolio's performance over the period included HCA, a health care equipment and services company; Altria Group, a food, beverage and tobacco company; and H&R Block, a commercial services company.
Individual companies detracting from performance over the period included Tyco International, an industrial conglomerate; Comcast, a media company; and Lexmark International, a computers and peripherals company.
Christopher C. Davis
Kenneth Charles Feinberg
Co-Managers
Davis Selected Advisers, L.P., Subadvisor to the Portfolio
All performance shown is historical, assumes reinvestment of all dividend and capital gain distributions, 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 than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Please visit scudder.com for the product's most recent month-end performance. 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 and equity risks, 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.
Russell 1000 Value Index is an unmanaged index which consists of those stocks in the Russell 1000 Index with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted-growth values. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike portfolio returns, do not reflect fees or expenses. It is not possible to invest directly into an index.
Portfolio management market commentary is as of June 30, 2005, and may not come to pass. This information is subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions.
In this report Davis Selected Advisers makes candid statements and observations regarding economic and market conditions; however, there is no guarantee that these statements, opinions or forecasts will prove to be correct. All investments involve some degree of risk, and there can be no assurance that the investment strategies will be successful. Market values will vary so that an investor may experience a gain or a loss.
SVS Davis Venture Value Portfolio
Asset Allocation (Excludes Securities Lending Collateral) | 6/30/05 | 12/31/04 |
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Common Stocks | 99% | 94% |
Cash Equivalents | 1% | 6% |
| 100% | 100% |
Sector Diversification (As a % of Common Stocks) | 6/30/05 | 12/31/04 |
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Financials | 47% | 50% |
Consumer Staples | 13% | 12% |
Energy | 11% | 9% |
Consumer Discretionary | 9% | 7% |
Industrials | 8% | 9% |
Health Care | 4% | 4% |
Materials | 4% | 5% |
Information Technology | 3% | 3% |
Telecommunication Services | 1% | 1% |
| 100% | 100% |
Asset allocation and sector diversification are subject to change.
For more complete details about the Portfolio's investment portfolio, see page 97. A quarterly Fact Sheet is available upon request. Information concerning portfolio holdings of the Portfolio as of month end will be posted to scudder.com on the 15th of the following month.
Following the Portfolio's fiscal first and third quarter-end, a complete portfolio holdings listing is filed with the SEC on Form N-Q. The form will be available on the SEC's Web site at www.sec.gov, and it also may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the SEC's Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling (800) SEC-0330.
Investment Portfolio June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) |
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SVS Davis Venture Value Portfolio
| Shares | Value ($) |
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Common Stocks 98.9% |
Consumer Discretionary 9.3% |
Automobiles 0.7% |
Harley-Davidson, Inc. | 49,100 | 2,435,360 |
Diversified Consumer Services 1.9% |
H&R Block, Inc. (d) | 116,000 | 6,768,600 |
Household Durables 0.2% |
Hunter Douglas NV | 10,000 | 498,380 |
Internet & Catalog Retail 0.5% |
IAC/InterActiveCorp.* (d) | 67,800 | 1,630,590 |
Media 5.2% |
Comcast Corp. Special "A"* | 381,200 | 11,416,940 |
Gannett Co., Inc. | 22,500 | 1,600,425 |
Lagardere S.C.A. | 54,700 | 4,034,520 |
WPP Group PLC (ADR) | 20,700 | 1,056,735 |
| 18,108,620 |
Specialty Retail 0.8% |
AutoZone, Inc.* (d) | 31,400 | 2,903,244 |
Consumer Staples 12.5% |
Beverages 2.2% |
Diageo PLC (ADR) (d) | 83,300 | 4,939,690 |
Heineken Holding NV | 98,200 | 2,745,128 |
| 7,684,818 |
Food & Staples Retailing 3.6% |
Costco Wholesale Corp. | 242,300 | 10,859,886 |
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. | 35,200 | 1,696,640 |
| 12,556,526 |
Food Products 1.0% |
The Hershey Co. | 58,100 | 3,608,010 |
Personal Products 0.3% |
Avon Products, Inc. | 22,600 | 855,410 |
Tobacco 5.4% |
Altria Group, Inc. | 290,600 | 18,790,196 |
Energy 11.0% |
Energy Equipment & Services 0.8% |
Transocean, Inc.* | 53,600 | 2,892,792 |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 10.2% |
ConocoPhillips | 177,320 | 10,194,127 |
Devon Energy Corp. | 165,600 | 8,392,608 |
EOG Resources, Inc. | 140,800 | 7,997,440 |
Occidental Petroleum Corp. | 116,300 | 8,946,959 |
| 35,531,134 |
Financials 46.2% |
Banks 11.6% |
Fifth Third Bancorp (d) | 86,500 | 3,564,665 |
Golden West Financial Corp. | 181,400 | 11,678,532 |
HSBC Holdings PLC | 736,687 | 11,741,342 |
Lloyds TSB Group PLC (ADR) (d) | 77,800 | 2,649,090 |
Wells Fargo & Co. | 172,600 | 10,628,708 |
| 40,262,337 |
| Shares | Value ($) |
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Capital Markets 0.9% |
Morgan Stanley | 47,500 | 2,492,325 |
State Street Corp. | 15,500 | 747,875 |
| 3,240,200 |
Consumer Finance 6.7% |
American Express Co. | 372,100 | 19,806,883 |
Providian Financial Corp.* | 71,200 | 1,255,256 |
Takefuji Corp. | 37,900 | 2,558,683 |
| 23,620,822 |
Diversified Financial Services 8.2% |
Citigroup, Inc. | 216,700 | 10,018,041 |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 361,384 | 12,764,083 |
Moody's Corp. | 96,400 | 4,334,144 |
Principal Financial Group, Inc. | 30,300 | 1,269,570 |
| 28,385,838 |
Insurance 17.2% |
American International Group, Inc. | 287,400 | 16,697,940 |
Aon Corp. | 98,800 | 2,473,952 |
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. "B"* | 5,005 | 13,931,418 |
Chubb Corp. | 13,100 | 1,121,491 |
Loews Corp. | 89,100 | 6,905,250 |
Markel Corp.* (d) | 900 | 305,100 |
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. | 107,900 | 2,988,830 |
Progressive Corp. | 109,300 | 10,799,933 |
Sun Life Financial, Inc. | 18,200 | 613,340 |
Transatlantic Holdings, Inc. (d) | 72,237 | 4,032,269 |
| 59,869,523 |
Real Estate 1.6% |
CenterPoint Properties Corp. (REIT) | 131,600 | 5,566,680 |
Health Care 4.2% |
Health Care Providers & Services 2.9% |
Cardinal Health, Inc. | 68,500 | 3,944,230 |
Caremark Rx, Inc.* | 3,800 | 169,176 |
HCA, Inc. | 109,200 | 6,188,364 |
| 10,301,770 |
Pharmaceuticals 1.3% |
Eli Lilly & Co. | 55,700 | 3,103,047 |
Novartis AG (Registered) | 28,500 | 1,353,663 |
| 4,456,710 |
Industrials 8.1% |
Air Freight & Logistics 0.7% |
United Parcel Service, Inc. "B" | 34,800 | 2,406,768 |
Commercial Services & Supplies 3.2% |
China Merchants Holdings International Co., Ltd | 585,224 | 1,135,145 |
Cosco Pacific Ltd. | 500,000 | 968,315 |
D&B Corp.* | 49,900 | 3,076,335 |
Iron Mountain, Inc.* (d) | 157,500 | 4,885,650 |
Rentokil Initial PLC | 446,600 | 1,271,579 |
| 11,337,024 |
Industrial Conglomerates 4.1% |
Tyco International Ltd. | 488,962 | 14,277,690 |
| Shares | Value ($) |
| |
Road & Rail 0.1% |
Kuehne & Nagel International AG (Registered) | 900 | 190,567 |
Information Technology 2.7% |
Communications Equipment 0.3% |
Nokia Oyj (ADR) | 62,600 | 1,041,664 |
Computers & Peripherals 1.5% |
Hewlett-Packard Co. | 82,700 | 1,944,277 |
Lexmark International, Inc. "A"* | 53,400 | 3,461,922 |
| 5,406,199 |
Software 0.9% |
Microsoft Corp. | 127,700 | 3,172,068 |
Materials 4.2% |
Construction Materials 1.7% |
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. | 42,500 | 2,937,600 |
Vulcan Materials Co. (d) | 44,400 | 2,885,556 |
| 5,823,156 |
Containers & Packaging 2.5% |
Sealed Air Corp.* (d) | 175,900 | 8,758,061 |
Telecommunication Services 0.7% |
Diversified Telecommunication Services 0.3% |
NTL, Inc.* (d) | 3,000 | 205,260 |
Telewest Global, Inc.* | 37,900 | 863,362 |
| 1,068,622 |
| Shares | Value ($) |
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Wireless Telecommunication Services 0.4% |
SK Telecom Co., Ltd. (ADR) (d) | 71,600 | 1,460,640 |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $275,253,317) | 344,910,019 |
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Securities Lending Collateral 6.3% |
Scudder Daily Assets Fund Institutional, 3.19% (c) (e) (Cost $21,890,878) | 21,890,878 | 21,890,878 |
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Cash Equivalents 0.7% |
Scudder Cash Management QP Trust, 3.14% (b) (Cost $2,404,683) | 2,404,683 | 2,404,683 |
| % of Net Assets | Value ($) |
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Total Investment Portfolio (Cost $299,548,878) (a) | 105.9 | 369,205,580 |
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net | (5.9) | (20,728,923) |
Net Assets | 100.0 | 348,476,657 |
Notes to SVS Davis Venture Value Portfolio of Investments |
* Non-income producing security.
(a) The cost for federal income tax purposes was $300,360,801. At June 30, 2005, net unrealized appreciation for all securities based on tax cost was $68,844,779. This consisted of aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all securities in which there was an excess of value over tax cost of $75,703,384 and aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all securities in which there was an excess of tax cost over value of $6,858,605.
(b) Scudder Cash Management QP Trust is managed by Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc. The rate shown is the annualized seven-day yield at period end.
(c) Scudder 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) All or a portion of these securities were on loan (see Notes to Financials Statements). The value of all securities loaned at June 30, 2005 amounted to $21,404,797, which is 6.1% of net assets.
(e) Represents collateral held in connection with securities lending.
ADR: American Depositary Receipt
REIT: Real Estate Investment Trust
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Assets and Liabilities as of June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) |
Assets |
Investments: Investments in securities, at value (cost $275,253,317) — including $21,404,797 of securities loaned | $ 344,910,019 |
Investment in Scudder Daily Assets Fund Institutional (cost $21,890,878)* | 21,890,878 |
Investment in Scudder Cash Management QP Trust (cost $2,404,683) | 2,404,683 |
Total investments in securities, at value (cost $299,548,878) | 369,205,580 |
Cash | 3,486 |
Foreign currency, at value (cost $317,649) | 312,886 |
Receivable for investments sold | 2,577,194 |
Dividends receivable | 557,447 |
Interest receivable | 9,501 |
Receivable for Portfolio shares sold | 18,103 |
Foreign taxes recoverable | 9,118 |
Other assets | 11,288 |
Total assets | 372,704,603 |
Liabilities |
Payable for investments purchased | 1,879,003 |
Payable upon return of securities loaned | 21,890,878 |
Payable for Portfolio shares redeemed | 103,321 |
Accrued management fee | 266,397 |
Other accrued expenses and payables | 88,347 |
Total liabilities | 24,227,946 |
Net assets, at value | $ 348,476,657 |
Net Assets |
Net assets consist of: Undistributed net investment income | 749,207 |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: Investments | 69,656,702 |
Foreign currency related transactions | (3,174) |
Accumulated net realized gain (loss) | (8,218,305) |
Paid-in capital | 286,292,227 |
Net assets, at value | $ 348,476,657 |
Class A Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share ($278,460,314 ÷ 24,125,584 outstanding shares of beneficial interest, $.01 par value, unlimited number of shares authorized) | $ 11.54 |
Class B Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share ($70,016,343 ÷ 6,066,196 outstanding shares of beneficial interest, $.01 par value, unlimited number of shares authorized) | $ 11.54 |
* Represents collateral on securities loaned.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Operations for the six months ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) |
Investment Income |
Income: Dividends (net of foreign taxes withheld of $92,970) | $ 2,925,013 |
Interest — Scudder Cash Management QP Trust | 151,035 |
Securities lending income, including income from Scudder Daily Assets Fund Institutional, net of borrower rebates | 19,703 |
Total Income | 3,095,751 |
Expenses: Management fee | 1,592,687 |
Custodian and accounting fees | 52,485 |
Distribution service fees (Class B) | 84,510 |
Record keeping fees (Class B) | 41,196 |
Auditing | 22,641 |
Legal | 8,117 |
Trustee's fees and expenses | 4,334 |
Reports to shareholders | 20,295 |
Other | 3,820 |
Total expenses, before expense reductions | 1,830,085 |
Expense reductions | (1,354) |
Total expenses, after expense reductions | 1,828,731 |
Net investment income (loss) | 1,267,020 |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investment Transactions |
Net realized gain (loss) from: Investments | (202,627) |
Foreign currency related transactions | (39,282) |
| (241,909) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period on: Investments | 3,357,261 |
Foreign currency related transactions | (13,974) |
| 3,343,287 |
Net gain (loss) on investment transactions | 3,101,378 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | $ 4,368,398 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) | Year Ended December 31, 2004 |
Operations: Net investment income (loss) | $ 1,267,020 | $ 1,954,893 |
Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (241,909) | (1,157,982) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period on investment transactions | 3,343,287 | 32,686,703 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | 4,368,398 | 33,483,614 |
Distributions to shareholders from: Net investment income Class A | (2,091,774) | (1,002,743) |
Class B | (260,311) | (15,708) |
Portfolio share transactions: Class A Proceeds from shares sold | 14,499,387 | 39,970,621 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 2,091,774 | 1,002,743 |
Cost of shares redeemed | (8,071,131) | (19,163,185) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Class A share transactions | 8,520,030 | 21,810,179 |
Class B Proceeds from shares sold | 6,224,039 | 32,936,634 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 260,311 | 15,708 |
Cost of shares redeemed | (3,081,884) | (2,151,840) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Class B share transactions | 3,402,466 | 30,800,502 |
Increase (decrease) in net assets | 13,938,809 | 85,075,844 |
Net assets at beginning of period | 334,537,848 | 249,462,004 |
Net assets at end of period (including undistributed net investment income of $749,207 and $1,834,272, respectively) | $ 348,476,657 | $ 334,537,848 |
Other Information |
Class A Shares outstanding at beginning of period | 23,386,408 | 21,351,155 |
Shares sold | 1,267,012 | 3,746,952 |
Shares issued to shareholder in reinvestment of distributions | 184,135 | 93,978 |
Shares redeemed | (711,971) | (1,805,677) |
Net increase (decrease) in Portfolio shares | 739,176 | 2,035,253 |
Shares outstanding at end of period | 24,125,584 | 23,386,408 |
Class B Shares outstanding at beginning of period | 5,765,180 | 2,848,268 |
Shares sold | 546,547 | 3,116,302 |
Shares issued to shareholder in reinvestment of distributions | 22,894 | 1,471 |
Shares redeemed | (268,425) | (200,861) |
Net increase (decrease) in Portfolio shares | 301,016 | 2,916,912 |
Shares outstanding at end of period | 6,066,196 | 5,765,180 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Class A
Years Ended December 31, | 2005a | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001b |
Selected Per Share Data |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 11.48 | $ 10.31 | $ 7.99 | $ 9.50 | $ 10.00 |
Income (loss) from investment operations: Net investment income (loss)c | .05 | .08 | .06 | .05 | .03 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | .10 | 1.14 | 2.31 | (1.55) | (.53) |
Total from investment operations | .15 | 1.22 | 2.37 | (1.50) | (.50) |
Less distributions from: Net investment income | (.09) | (.05) | (.05) | (.01) | — |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 11.54 | $ 11.48 | $ 10.31 | $ 7.99 | $ 9.50 |
Total Return (%) | 1.30** | 11.83 | 29.84 | (15.79) | (5.00)** |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data |
Net assets, end of period ($ millions) | 278 | 268 | 220 | 160 | 109 |
Ratio of expenses (%) | 1.01* | 1.05 | 1.01 | 1.02 | 1.09* |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) (%) | .82* | .74 | .62 | .62 | .48* |
Portfolio turnover rate (%) | 2* | 3 | 7 | 22 | 15* |
a For the six months ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited).
b For the period from May 1, 2001 (commencement of operations) to December 31, 2001.
c Based on average shares outstanding during the period.
* Annualized
** Not annualized
Class B
Years Ended December 31, | 2005a | 2004 | 2003 | 2002b |
Selected Per Share Data |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 11.46 | $ 10.29 | $ 7.98 | $ 8.52 |
Income (loss) from investment operations: Net investment income (loss)c | .03 | .04 | .02 | .04 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | .09 | 1.13 | 2.32 | (.58) |
Total from investment operations | .12 | 1.17 | 2.34 | (.54) |
Less distributions from: Net investment income | (.04) | —*** | (.03) | — |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 11.54 | $ 11.46 | $ 10.29 | $ 7.98 |
Total Return (%) | 1.08** | 11.42 | 29.42 | (6.34)** |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data |
Net assets, end of period ($ millions) | 70 | 66 | 29 | .8 |
Ratio of expenses (%) | 1.38* | 1.44 | 1.40 | 1.27* |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) (%) | .45* | .36 | .23 | 1.06* |
Portfolio turnover rate (%) | 2* | 3 | 7 | 22 |
a For the six months ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited).
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.
* Annualized
** Not annualized
*** Amount is less than $.005.
Information About Your Portfolio's Expenses |
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SVS Dreman Financial Services Portfolio
As an investor of the Portfolio, you incur two types of costs: ongoing expenses and transaction costs. Ongoing expenses include management fees, distribution and service (12b-1) fees and other Portfolio expenses. Examples of transaction costs include sales charges (loads), redemption fees and account maintenance fees, which are not shown in this section. The following tables are intended to help you understand your ongoing expenses (in dollars) of investing in the Portfolio and to help you compare these expenses with the ongoing expenses of investing in other mutual funds. The tables are based on an investment of $1,000 made at the beginning of the six-month period ended June 30, 2005.
The tables illustrate your Portfolio's expenses in two ways:
Actual Portfolio Return. This helps you estimate the actual dollar amount of ongoing expenses (but not transaction costs) paid on a $1,000 investment in the Portfolio using the Portfolio's actual return during the period. To estimate the expenses you paid over the period, simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the "Expenses Paid per $1,000" line under the share class you hold.
Hypothetical 5% Portfolio Return. This helps you to compare your Portfolio's ongoing expenses (but not transaction costs) with those of other mutual funds using the Portfolio's actual expense ratio and a hypothetical rate of return of 5% per year before expenses. Examples using a 5% hypothetical Portfolio return may be found in the shareholder reports of other mutual funds. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period.
Please note that the expenses shown in these tables are meant to highlight your ongoing expenses only and do not reflect any transaction costs. The "Expenses Paid per $1,000" line of the tables is useful in comparing ongoing expenses only and will not help you determine the relative total expense of owning different funds. If these transaction costs had been included, your costs would have been higher.
Expenses and Value of a $1,000 Investment for the six months ended June 30, 2005 |
Actual Portfolio Return | Class A | Class B |
Beginning Account Value 1/1/05 | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,000.00 |
Ending Account Value 6/30/05 | $ 954.30 | $ 952.80 |
Expenses Paid per $1,000* | $ 4.26 | $ 6.10 |
Hypothetical 5% Portfolio Return | Class A | Class B |
Beginning Account Value 1/1/05 | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,000.00 |
Ending Account Value 6/30/05 | $ 1,020.43 | $ 1,018.55 |
Expenses Paid per $1,000* | $ 4.41 | $ 6.31 |
* Expenses are equal to the Portfolio's annualized expense ratio for each share class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent six-month period, then divided by 365.
Annualized Expense Ratios | Class A | Class B |
Scudder Variable Series II — SVS Dreman Financial Services Portfolio | .88% | 1.26% |
For more information, please refer to the Portfolio's prospectus.
These tables do not 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.
Management Summary June 30, 2005 |
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SVS Dreman Financial Services Portfolio
During the first six months of 2005, the US stock market exhibited considerable volatility as investors reacted to economic news that was somewhat contradictory. At the end of June, the S&P 500 Index was close to its level at the beginning of the year; the total return of the index for the six-month period was -0.81%. Financial services stocks in general underperformed the broad market: The return of the S&P Financial Index was -2.33%.
The portfolio returned -4.57% for the six-month period ended June 30, 2005 (Class A shares, unadjusted for contract charges). Performance of our portfolio was disappointing because of negative events specific to three of the portfolio's top 10 holdings, Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae and American International Group, Inc. (AIG). Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which are government-sponsored enterprises that operate mainly in the residential mortgage business, have been the subject of negative publicity because they have had to restate earnings. We believe that their growth models are still credible, and we continue to hold significant positions in the stocks. AIG and two former executives are accused of manipulating financial statements and misleading regulators and investors. We believe that this leading international insurance and financial services firm will soon move beyond this scandal, and we expect that the company will grow more rapidly than the insurance industry at large.
Good news for the portfolio and sector as a whole was supplied by the insurance industry and capital markets companies. Holdings such as Allstate Corp., Chubb Corp., Prudential Financial, Inc., Franklin Resources, Inc. and Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc. provided double-digit returns for the period.
The portfolio is positioned defensively at this time, a decision we consider appropriate in light of the uncertainty surrounding economic growth, inflation and interest rates. Because it seems likely that interest rates will rise, we are avoiding the areas of financial services that are most sensitive to rising interest rates and are concentrating on areas where we see more attractive risk/reward prospects. These include companies with substantial fee-based revenues and those with exposure to the improving commercial and industrial lending environment.
David N. Dreman F. James Hutchinson
Lead Manager Portfolio Manager
Dreman Value Management, L.L.C., Subadvisor to the Portfolio
All performance shown is historical, assumes reinvestment of all dividend and capital gain distributions, 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 than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Please visit scudder.com for the product's most recent month-end performance. 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. It may focus its investments on certain economic sectors, thereby increasing its vulnerability to any single economic, political or regulatory development. This may result in greater share price volatility. Additionally, this portfolio is nondiversified and can take larger positions in fewer companies, increasing its overall potential risk. Please read this portfolio's prospectus for specific details regarding its investments and risk profile.
The Standard & Poor's (S&P) Financial Index is an unmanaged index generally representative of the financial stock market. The Standard & Poor's (S&P) 500 Index is a capitalization-weighted index of 500 stocks 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 reinvestment of 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 June 30, 2005, and may not come to pass. This information is subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions.
SVS Dreman Financial Services Portfolio
Asset Allocation (Excludes Securities Lending Collateral) | 6/30/05 | 12/31/04 |
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Common Stocks | 100% | 100% |
Sector Diversification (As a % of Common Stocks) | 6/30/05 | 12/31/04 |
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Banks | 43% | 45% |
Diversified Financial Services | 28% | 28% |
Insurance | 13% | 13% |
Capital Markets | 12% | 9% |
Consumer Finance | 3% | 5% |
Real Estate | 1% | — |
| 100% | 100% |
Asset allocation and sector diversification are subject to change.
For more complete details about the Portfolio's investment portfolio, see page 107. A quarterly Fact Sheet is available upon request. Information concerning portfolio holdings of the Portfolio as of month end will be posted to scudder.com on the 15th of the following month.
Following the Portfolio's fiscal first and third quarter-end, a complete portfolio holdings listing is filed with the SEC on Form N-Q. The form will be available on the SEC's Web site at www.sec.gov, and it also may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the SEC's Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling (800) SEC-0330.
Investment Portfolio June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) |
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SVS Dreman Financial Services Portfolio
| Shares
| Value ($) |
| |
Common Stocks 99.8% |
Financials 99.8% |
Banks 43.1% |
Bank of America Corp. | 257,720 | 11,754,609 |
Fifth Third Bancorp. | 50,200 | 2,068,742 |
Hudson City Bancorp., Inc. | 43,000 | 490,630 |
Independence Community Bank Corp. | 15,500 | 572,415 |
KeyCorp | 175,355 | 5,813,018 |
Marshall & Ilsley Corp. | 50,600 | 2,249,170 |
Mercantile Bankshares Corp. | 13,700 | 705,961 |
National Bank of Canada | 98,350 | 4,367,633 |
National City Corp. | 78,931 | 2,693,126 |
PNC Financial Services Group | 60,140 | 3,275,224 |
Regions Financial Corp. | 74,672 | 2,529,887 |
Sovereign Bancorp, Inc. | 113,075 | 2,526,096 |
US Bancorp. | 177,420 | 5,180,664 |
Wachovia Corp. | 80,040 | 3,969,984 |
Washington Mutual, Inc. | 265,732 | 10,812,635 |
Wells Fargo & Co. | 45,610 | 2,808,664 |
| 61,818,458 |
Capital Markets 12.0% |
Bear Stearns Companies, Inc. | 20,340 | 2,114,140 |
Franklin Resources, Inc. | 20,610 | 1,586,558 |
Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc. | 20,400 | 2,025,312 |
Mellon Financial Corp. | 109,700 | 3,147,293 |
Morgan Stanley | 113,780 | 5,970,036 |
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. | 23,200 | 2,366,864 |
| 17,210,203 |
Consumer Finance 3.0% |
American Express Co. | 80,850 | 4,303,646 |
| Shares
| Value ($) |
| |
Diversified Financial Services 28.0% |
CIT Group, Inc. | 63,990 | 2,749,650 |
Citigroup, Inc. | 128,400 | 5,935,932 |
Fannie Mae | 127,380 | 7,438,992 |
Freddie Mac | 232,405 | 15,159,778 |
Friedman, Billings, Ramsey Group, Inc. "A" (c) | 119,600 | 1,710,280 |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 154,024 | 5,440,128 |
The PMI Group, Inc. | 44,700 | 1,742,406 |
| 40,177,166 |
Insurance 12.5% |
Allstate Corp. | 37,595 | 2,246,301 |
American International Group, Inc. | 217,373 | 12,629,371 |
Chubb Corp. | 22,630 | 1,937,354 |
Prudential Financial, Inc. | 17,990 | 1,181,224 |
| 17,994,250 |
Real Estate 1.2% |
Novastar Financial, Inc. (REIT) (c) | 45,000 | 1,761,750 |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $117,571,944) | 143,265,473 |
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Securities Lending Collateral 2.2% |
Scudder Daily Assets Fund Institutional, 3.19% (b) (d) (Cost $3,062,000) | 3,062,000 | 3,062,000 |
| % of Net Assets | Value ($) |
| |
Total Investment Portfolio (Cost $120,633,944) (a) | 102.0 | 146,327,473 |
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net | (2.0) | (2,813,533) |
Net Assets | 100.0 | 143,513,940 |
Notes to SVS Dreman Financial Services Portfolio of Investments |
(a) The cost for federal income tax purposes was $121,181,871. At June 30, 2005, net unrealized appreciation for all securities based on tax cost was $25,145,602 This consisted of aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all securities in which there was an excess of value over tax cost of $30,621,942 and aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all securities in which there was an excess of tax cost over value of $5,476,340.
(b) Scudder 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.
(c) A portion of this security was on loan. The value of the security loaned at June 30, 2005 amounted to $2,995,163, which is 2.1% of net assets.
(d) Represents collateral held in connection with securities lending.
REIT: Real Estate Investment Trust
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Assets and Liabilities as of June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) |
Assets |
Investments: Investments in securities, at value (cost $117,571,944) — including $2,995,163 of securities loaned | $ 143,265,473 |
Investment in Scudder Daily Assets Fund Institutional (cost $3,062,000)* | 3,062,000 |
Total investments in securities, at value (cost $120,633,944) | 146,327,473 |
Cash | 10,971 |
Receivable for investments sold | 425,581 |
Dividends receivable | 177,464 |
Interest receivable | 12,377 |
Receivable for Portfolio shares sold | 11,460 |
Other assets | 6,027 |
Total assets | 146,971,353 |
Liabilities |
Payable for Portfolio shares redeemed | 111,626 |
Notes payable | 150,000 |
Payable upon return of securities loaned | 3,062,000 |
Accrued management fee | 85,144 |
Other accrued expenses and payables | 48,643 |
Total liabilities | 3,457,413 |
Net assets, at value | $ 143,513,940 |
Net Assets |
Net assets consist of: Undistributed net investment income | 1,431,157 |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: Investments | 25,693,529 |
Foreign currency related transactions | 138 |
Accumulated net realized gain (loss) | (187,738) |
Paid-in capital | 116,576,854 |
Net assets, at value | $ 143,513,940 |
Class A Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share ($126,458,780 ÷ 9,931,216 outstanding shares of beneficial interest, $.01 par value, unlimited number of shares authorized) | $ 12.73 |
Class B Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share ($17,055,160 ÷ 1,339,523 outstanding shares of beneficial interest, $.01 par value, unlimited number of shares authorized) | $ 12.73 |
* Represents collateral on securities loaned.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Operations for the six months ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) |
Investment Income |
Income: Dividends (net of foreign taxes withheld of $12,877) | $ 2,077,981 |
Interest — Scudder Cash Management QP Trust | 734 |
Securities lending income, including income from Scudder Daily Assets Fund Institutional, net of borrower rebates | 74,267 |
Total Income | 2,152,982 |
Expenses: Management fee | 551,613 |
Custodian and accounting fees | 36,483 |
Distribution service fees (Class B) | 20,707 |
Record keeping fees (Class B) | 10,563 |
Auditing | 21,324 |
Legal | 7,378 |
Trustees' fees and expenses | 1,854 |
Reports to shareholders | 16,531 |
Interest expense | 3,434 |
Other | 6,666 |
Total expenses, before expense reductions | 676,553 |
Expense reductions | (750) |
Total expenses, after expense reductions | 675,803 |
Net investment income (loss) | 1,477,179 |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investment Transactions |
Net realized gain (loss) from: Investments | 6,115,527 |
Foreign currency related transactions | (1,694) |
| 6,113,833 |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period on: Investments | (15,072,736) |
Foreign currency related transactions | (1,420) |
| (15,074,156) |
Net gain (loss) on investment transactions | (8,960,323) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | $ (7,483,144) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) | Year Ended December 31, 2004 |
Operations: Net investment income (loss) | $ 1,477,179 | $ 2,737,075 |
Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions | 6,113,833 | 1,313,816 |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period on investment transactions | (15,074,156) | 13,545,556 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | (7,483,144) | 17,596,447 |
Distributions to shareholders from: Net investment income Class A | (2,459,642) | (2,233,509) |
Class B | (250,229) | (138,571) |
Portfolio share transactions: Class A Proceeds from shares sold | 1,859,044 | 9,238,024 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 2,459,642 | 2,233,509 |
Cost of shares redeemed | (13,474,191) | (23,157,778) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Class A share transactions | (9,155,505) | (11,686,245) |
Class B Proceeds from shares sold | 1,487,816 | 7,389,810 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 250,229 | 138,571 |
Cost of shares redeemed | (1,021,957) | (1,105,504) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Class B share transactions | 716,088 | 6,422,877 |
Increase (decrease) in net assets | (18,632,432) | 9,960,999 |
Net assets at beginning of period | 162,146,372 | 152,185,373 |
Net assets at end of period (including undistributed net investment income of $1,431,157 and $2,663,849, respectively) | $ 143,513,940 | $ 162,146,372 |
Other Information |
Class A Shares outstanding at beginning of period | 10,645,952 | 11,569,224 |
Shares sold | 145,162 | 730,584 |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | 200,134 | 176,982 |
Shares redeemed | (1,060,032) | (1,830,838) |
Net increase (decrease) in Portfolio shares | (714,736) | (923,272) |
Shares outstanding at end of period | 9,931,216 | 10,645,952 |
Class B Shares outstanding at beginning of period | 1,281,273 | 771,080 |
Shares sold | 117,446 | 586,845 |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | 20,344 | 10,971 |
Shares redeemed | (79,540) | (87,623) |
Net increase (decrease) in Portfolio shares | 58,250 | 510,193 |
Shares outstanding at end of period | 1,339,523 | 1,281,273 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Class A
Years Ended December 31, | 2005a | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000b |
Selected Per Share Data |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 13.60 | $ 12.33 | $ 9.79 | $ 10.78 | $ 11.53 | $ 9.24 |
Income (loss) from investment operations: Net investment income (loss)c | .13 | .23 | .20 | .15 | .14 | .19 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.76) | 1.23 | 2.50 | (1.06) | (.71) | 2.27 |
Total from investment operations | (.63) | 1.46 | 2.70 | (.91) | (.57) | 2.46 |
Less distributions from: Net investment income | (.24) | (.20) | (.16) | (.08) | (.13) | (.15) |
Net realized gains on investment transactions | — | — | — | — | (.05) | (.02) |
Total distributions | (.24) | (.20) | (.16) | (.08) | (.18) | (.17) |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 12.73 | $ 13.60 | $ 12.33 | $ 9.79 | $ 10.78 | $ 11.53 |
Total Return (%) | (4.57)** | 12.00 | 28.13 | (8.51) | (4.86) | 27.04d |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data |
Net assets, end of period ($ millions) | 126 | 145 | 143 | 120 | 117 | 66 |
Ratio of expenses before expense reductions (%) | .88* | .84 | .86 | .83 | .86 | .91 |
Ratio of expenses after expense reductions (%) | .88* | .84 | .86 | .83 | .86 | .89 |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) (%) | 2.05* | 1.79 | 1.84 | 1.44 | 1.31 | 2.01 |
Portfolio turnover rate (%) | 24* | 8 | 7 | 13 | 22 | 13 |
a For the six months ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited).
b On June 18, 2001, the Portfolio implemented a 1 for 10 reverse stock split. Share information, for the period prior to December 31, 2001, has been restated to reflect the effect of the split. Shareholders received 1 share for every 10 shares owned and net asset value per share increased correspondingly.
c Based on average shares outstanding during the period.
d Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced.
* Annualized ** Not annualized
Class B
Years Ended December 31, | 2005a | 2004 | 2003 | 2002b |
Selected Per Share Data |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 13.57 | $ 12.31 | $ 9.78 | $ 10.57 |
Income (loss) from investment operations: Net investment income (loss)c | .11 | .18 | .14 | .06 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.76) | 1.22 | 2.53 | (.85) |
Total from investment operations | (.65) | 1.40 | 2.67 | (.79) |
Less distributions from: Net investment income | (.19) | (.14) | (.14) | — |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 12.73 | $ 13.57 | $ 12.31 | $ 9.78 |
Total Return (%) | (4.72)** | 11.50 | 27.73 | (7.47)** |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data |
Net assets, end of period ($ millions) | 17 | 17 | 9 | .4 |
Ratio of expenses (%) | 1.26* | 1.22 | 1.25 | 1.08* |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) (%) | 1.67* | 1.41 | 1.45 | 1.33* |
Portfolio turnover rate (%) | 24* | 8 | 7 | 13 |
a For the six months ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited).
b For the period from July 1, 2002 (commencement of operations of Class B shares) to December 31, 2002.
c Based on average shares outstanding during the period.
* Annualized ** Not annualized
Information About Your Portfolio's Expenses |
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SVS Dreman High Return Equity Portfolio
As an investor of the Portfolio, you incur two types of costs: ongoing expenses and transaction costs. Ongoing expenses include management fees, distribution and service (12b-1) fees and other Portfolio expenses. Examples of transaction costs include sales charges (loads), redemption fees and account maintenance fees, which are not shown in this section. The following tables are intended to help you understand your ongoing expenses (in dollars) of investing in the Portfolio and to help you compare these expenses with the ongoing expenses of investing in other mutual funds. The tables are based on an investment of $1,000 made at the beginning of the six-month period ended June 30, 2005.
The tables illustrate your Portfolio's expenses in two ways:
Actual Portfolio Return. This helps you estimate the actual dollar amount of ongoing expenses (but not transaction costs) paid on a $1,000 investment in the Portfolio using the Portfolio's actual return during the period. To estimate the expenses you paid over the period, simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the "Expenses Paid per $1,000" line under the share class you hold.
Hypothetical 5% Portfolio Return. This helps you to compare your Portfolio's ongoing expenses (but not transaction costs) with those of other mutual funds using the Portfolio's actual expense ratio and a hypothetical rate of return of 5% per year before expenses. Examples using a 5% hypothetical Portfolio return may be found in the shareholder reports of other mutual funds. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period.
Please note that the expenses shown in these tables are meant to highlight your ongoing expenses only and do not reflect any transaction costs. The "Expenses Paid per $1,000" line of the tables is useful in comparing ongoing expenses only and will not help you determine the relative total expense of owning different funds. If these transaction costs had been included, your costs would have been higher.
Expenses and Value of a $1,000 Investment for the six months ended June 30, 2005 |
Actual Portfolio Return | Class A | Class B |
Beginning Account Value 1/1/05 | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,000.00 |
Ending Account Value 6/30/05 | $ 1,024.40 | $ 1,022.90 |
Expenses Paid per $1,000* | $ 3.86 | $ 5.77 |
Hypothetical 5% Portfolio Return | Class A | Class B |
Beginning Account Value 1/1/05 | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,000.00 |
Ending Account Value 6/30/05 | $ 1,020.98 | $ 1,019.09 |
Expenses Paid per $1,000* | $ 3.86 | $ 5.76 |
* Expenses are equal to the Portfolio's annualized expense ratio for each share class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent six-month period, then divided by 365.
Annualized Expense Ratios | Class A | Class B |
Scudder Variable Series II — SVS Dreman High Return Equity Portfolio | .77% | 1.15% |
For more information, please refer to the Portfolio's prospectus.
These tables do not 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.
Management Summary June 30, 2005 |
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SVS Dreman High Return Equity Portfolio
During the first six months of 2005 the US stock market exhibited considerable volatility as investors reacted to economic news that was somewhat contradictory. At the end of June, the S&P 500 Index was close to its level at the beginning of the year; the total return of the index for the six-month period was -0.81%. The portfolio returned 2.44% (Class A shares, unadjusted for contract charges).
The most significant positive factor by far was a major overweight in energy stocks, which performed well. We initiated this overweight position approximately 18 months ago, and then at the end of 2004, when oil prices fell somewhat, we took advantage of the drop in prices of oil stocks to significantly increase the overweight. Energy holdings that contributed significantly to performance include Devon Energy Corp., ConocoPhillips, ChevronTexaco Corp. and Occidental Petroleum Corp. Also, we realized a significant gain on a portion of our holding in Kerr-McGee Corp. by taking advantage of an opportunity to tender shares.
Also positive for performance was our holding in tobacco stock Altria Group, Inc. (our largest position). This stock has risen in response to suggestions that a split-up of the company is increasingly likely because the risk of significant monetary damages from pending litigation has declined. Health care holdings, which have hurt performance in past periods, performed better in recent months. In this industry group, pharmaceutical stocks such as Bristol-Myers Squibb Co., Wyeth; Pfizer, Inc., and Merck & Co., Inc., recovered from weakness during 2004, when patent challenges and regulatory scrutiny depressed the sector. Performance was hurt by an overweight in financials and particularly by three large holdings — Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae and American International Group. While these companies have problems, we believe that all are financially sound companies with good growth prospects, and we continue to hold them in the portfolio.
We believe the portfolio is positioned appropriately for a time of uncertainty in the economy and markets. We have confidence in our time-tested investing philosophy of seeking companies that are financially sound and that have solid growth prospects but have fallen out of favor with the investing public.
David N. Dreman
F. James Hutchinson
Co-Managers
Dreman Value Management L.L.C., Subadvisor to the Portfolio
All performance shown is historical, assumes reinvestment of all dividend and capital gain distributions, 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 than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Please visit scudder.com for the product's most recent month-end performance. 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 may focus its investments on certain economic sectors, thereby increasing its vulnerability to any single economic, political or regulatory development. This may result in greater share price volatility. Please read this portfolio's prospectus for specific details regarding this product's 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 reinvestment of all dividends and, unlike portfolio returns, do not reflect fees or expenses. It is not possible to invest directly into an index.
Portfolio management market commentary is as of June 30, 2005, and may not come to pass. This information is subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions.
SVS Dreman High Return Equity Portfolio
Asset Allocation (Excludes Securities Lending Collateral) | 6/30/05 | 12/31/04 |
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Common Stocks | 92% | 92% |
Cash Equivalents | 8% | 8% |
| 100% | 100% |
Sector Diversification (As a % of Common Stocks) | 6/30/05 | 12/31/04 |
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Financials | 30% | 34% |
Consumer Staples | 20% | 21% |
Energy | 20% | 14% |
Health Care | 18% | 17% |
Consumer Discretionary | 7% | 8% |
Information Technology | 3% | 3% |
Industrials | 2% | 3% |
| 100% | 100% |
Asset allocation and sector diversification are subject to change.
For more complete details about the Portfolio's investment portfolio, see page 116. A quarterly Fact Sheet is available upon request. Information concerning portfolio holdings of the Portfolio as of month end will be posted to scudder.com on the 15th of the following month.
Following the Portfolio's fiscal first and third quarter-end, a complete portfolio holdings listing is filed with the SEC on Form N-Q. The form will be available on the SEC's Web site at www.sec.gov, and it also may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the SEC's Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling (800) SEC-0330.
Investment Portfolio June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) |
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SVS Dreman High Return Equity Portfolio
| Shares
| Value ($) |
| |
Common Stocks 91.3% |
Consumer Discretionary 6.4% |
Automobiles 0.4% |
Ford Motor Co. | 345,000 | 3,532,800 |
Multiline Retail 1.1% |
Federated Department Stores, Inc. | 129,505 | 9,490,126 |
Specialty Retail 4.9% |
Borders Group, Inc. | 712,900 | 18,043,499 |
Home Depot, Inc. | 388,455 | 15,110,900 |
Staples, Inc. | 501,247 | 10,686,586 |
| 43,840,985 |
Consumer Staples 18.7% |
Food & Staples Retailing 0.6% |
Safeway, Inc.* | 232,650 | 5,255,563 |
Tobacco 18.1% |
Altria Group, Inc. | 1,349,420 | 87,253,497 |
Imperial Tobacco Group (ADR) | 95,145 | 5,176,840 |
Reynolds American, Inc. (c) | 249,173 | 19,634,832 |
Universal Corp. | 266,570 | 11,670,435 |
UST, Inc. | 816,640 | 37,287,782 |
| 161,023,386 |
Energy 17.8% |
Energy Equipment & Services 0.1% |
Transocean, Inc.* | 22,400 | 1,208,928 |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 17.7% |
Anadarko Petroleum Corp. | 47,500 | 3,902,125 |
Apache Corp. | 147,100 | 9,502,660 |
Burlington Resources, Inc. | 163,500 | 9,031,740 |
ChevronTexaco Corp. | 562,860 | 31,475,131 |
ConocoPhillips | 931,646 | 53,560,329 |
Devon Energy Corp. | 514,600 | 26,079,928 |
El Paso Corp. | 846,510 | 9,751,795 |
EnCana Corp. | 66,200 | 2,620,858 |
Kerr-McGee Corp. | 2,928 | 223,436 |
Occidental Petroleum Corp. | 148,700 | 11,439,491 |
| 157,587,493 |
Financials 27.3% |
Banks 11.6% |
Bank of America Corp. | 521,636 | 23,791,818 |
KeyCorp | 294,000 | 9,746,100 |
PNC Financial Services Group | 169,300 | 9,220,078 |
Sovereign Bancorp, Inc. | 493,600 | 11,027,024 |
US Bancorp. | 265,700 | 7,758,440 |
Wachovia Corp. | 140,000 | 6,944,000 |
Washington Mutual, Inc. | 854,175 | 34,756,381 |
| 103,243,841 |
Capital Markets 0.0% |
Piper Jaffray Companies, Inc.* | 1,071 | 32,590 |
Diversified Financial Services 13.2% |
CIT Group, Inc. | 89,100 | 3,828,627 |
Citigroup, Inc. | 134,600 | 6,222,558 |
| Shares
| Value ($) |
| |
Fannie Mae | 652,073 | 38,081,063 |
Freddie Mac | 1,000,341 | 65,252,243 |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 132,864 | 4,692,757 |
| 118,077,248 |
Insurance 2.5% |
American International Group, Inc. | 331,300 | 19,248,530 |
The St. Paul Travelers Companies, Inc. | 70,605 | 2,791,016 |
| 22,039,546 |
Health Care 16.4% |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies 0.7% |
Becton, Dickinson & Co. | 111,555 | 5,853,291 |
Health Care Providers & Services 9.9% |
AmerisourceBergen Corp. | 218,000 | 15,074,700 |
Cardinal Health, Inc. | 119,400 | 6,875,052 |
HCA, Inc. | 296,200 | 16,785,654 |
Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings* | 343,075 | 17,119,443 |
Medco Health Solutions, Inc.* | 316,434 | 16,884,918 |
Quest Diagnostics, Inc. | 291,100 | 15,506,897 |
| 88,246,664 |
Pharmaceuticals 5.8% |
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | 875,560 | 21,871,489 |
Merck & Co., Inc. | 360,195 | 11,094,006 |
Pfizer, Inc. | 479,530 | 13,225,437 |
Schering-Plough Corp. | 134,905 | 2,571,289 |
Wyeth | 75,775 | 3,371,988 |
| 52,134,209 |
Industrials 2.2% |
Industrial Conglomerates |
General Electric Co. | 209,350 | 7,253,977 |
Tyco International Ltd. | 415,005 | 12,118,146 |
| 19,372,123 |
Information Technology 2.5% |
IT Consulting & Services |
Electronic Data Systems Corp. | 1,147,840 | 22,095,920 |
Utilities 0.0% |
Gas Utilities |
NiSource, Inc. | 5,303 | 131,143 |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $652,720,484) | 813,165,856 |
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Securities Lending Collateral 0.4% |
Scudder Daily Assets Fund Institutional, 3.19% (d) (e) (Cost $4,000,000) | 4,000,000 | 4,000,000 |
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Cash Equivalents 8.3% |
Scudder Cash Management QP Trust, 3.14% (b) (Cost $73,574,625) | 73,574,625 | 73,574,625 |
| % of Net Assets | Value ($) |
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Total Investment Portfolio (Cost $730,295,109) (a) | 100.0 | 890,740,481 |
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net | 0.0 | (370,384) |
Net Assets | 100.0 | 890,370,097 |
Notes to SVS Dreman High Return Equity Portfolio of Investments |
* Non-income producing security.
(a) The cost for federal income tax purposes was $731,563,096. At June 30, 2005, net unrealized appreciation for all securities based on tax cost was $159,177,385. This consisted of aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all securities in which there was an excess of value over tax cost of $211,516,014 and aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all securities in which there was an excess of tax cost over value of $52,338,629.
(b) Scudder Cash Management QP Trust is managed by Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc. The rate shown is the annualized seven-day yield at period end.
(c) A portion of this security was on loan (see Notes to Financial Statements). The value of the security loaned at June 30, 2005 amounted to $3,900,000, which is 0.4% of net assets.
(d) Scudder Daily Assets Fund Institutional, an affiliated fund, is managed by Deutsche Asset Management, Inc. The rate shown is the annualized seven-day yield at period end.
(e) Represents collateral held in connection with securities lending.
ADR: American Depositary Receipt
At June 30, 2005, open futures contracts purchased were as follows:
Futures | Expiration Date | Contracts | Aggregated Face Value ($) | Value ($) | Net Unrealized Depreciation ($) |
S&P 500 Index | 9/15/2005 | 130 | 39,205,916 | 38,853,750 | (352,166) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Assets and Liabilities as of June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) |
Assets |
Investments: Investments in securities, at value (cost $652,720,484) — including $3,900,000 of securities loaned | $ 813,165,856 |
Investment in Scudder Daily Assets Fund Institutional (cost $4,000,000)* | 4,000,000 |
Investment in Scudder Cash Management QP Trust (cost $73,574,625) | 73,574,625 |
Total investments in securities, at value (cost $730,295,109) | 890,740,481 |
Cash | 10,000 |
Dividends receivable | 1,901,370 |
Interest receivable | 181,514 |
Receivable for Portfolio shares sold | 53,910 |
Margin deposit | 3,000,000 |
Other assets | 16,036 |
Total assets | 895,903,311 |
Liabilities |
Payable for Portfolio shares redeemed | 582,796 |
Payable upon return of securities loaned | 4,000,000 |
Payable for daily variation margin on open futures contracts | 240,500 |
Accrued management fee | 512,534 |
Other accrued expenses and payables | 197,384 |
Total liabilities | 5,533,214 |
Net assets, at value | $ 890,370,097 |
Net Assets |
Net assets consist of: Undistributed net investment income | 7,363,915 |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: Investments | 160,445,372 |
Futures | (352,166) |
Accumulated net realized gain (loss) | (13,215,521) |
Paid-in capital | 736,128,497 |
Net assets, at value | $ 890,370,097 |
Class A Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share ($765,530,912 ÷ 60,117,017 outstanding shares of beneficial interest, $.01 par value, unlimited number of shares authorized) | $ 12.73 |
Class B Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share ($124,839,185 ÷ 9,801,147 outstanding shares of beneficial interest, $.01 par value, unlimited number of shares authorized) | $ 12.74 |
* Represents collateral on securities loaned.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Operations for the six months ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) |
Investment Income |
Income: Dividends (net of foreign taxes withheld of $15,247) | $ 10,507,810 |
Interest — Scudder Cash Management QP Trust | 815,266 |
Securities lending income, including income from Scudder Daily Assets Fund Institutional, net of borrower rebates | 9,515 |
Total Income | 11,332,591 |
Expenses: Management fee | 3,148,383 |
Custodian and accounting fees | 77,344 |
Distribution service fees (Class B) | 148,083 |
Record keeping fees (Class B) | 74,484 |
Auditing | 22,436 |
Legal | 10,305 |
Trustees' fees and expenses | 8,968 |
Reports to shareholders | 53,634 |
Other | 18,219 |
Total expenses, before expense reductions | 3,561,856 |
Expense reductions | (3,105) |
Total expenses, after expense reductions | 3,558,751 |
Net investment income (loss) | 7,773,840 |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investment Transactions |
Net realized gain (loss) from: Investments | 7,854,588 |
Futures | 279,924 |
Foreign currency related transactions | 16 |
| 8,134,528 |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period on: Investments | 6,457,211 |
Futures | (1,155,303) |
| 5,301,908 |
Net gain (loss) on investment transactions | 13,436,436 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | $ 21,210,276 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) | Year Ended December 31, 2004 |
Operations: Net investment income (loss) | $ 7,773,840 | $ 14,881,437 |
Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions | 8,134,528 | 11,147,529 |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period on investment transactions | 5,301,908 | 78,862,493 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | 21,210,276 | 104,891,459 |
Distributions to shareholders from: Net investment income Class A | (13,347,076) | (11,297,007) |
Class B | (1,660,448) | (1,021,598) |
Portfolio share transactions: Class A Proceeds from shares sold | 23,997,835 | 38,718,500 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 13,347,076 | 11,297,007 |
Cost of shares redeemed | (23,905,730) | (55,620,546) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Class A share transactions | 13,439,181 | (5,605,039) |
Class B Proceeds from shares sold | 9,539,514 | 42,816,407 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 1,660,448 | 1,021,598 |
Cost of shares redeemed | (4,712,899) | (4,506,330) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Class B share transactions | 6,487,063 | 39,331,675 |
Increase (decrease) in net assets | 26,128,996 | 126,299,490 |
Net assets at beginning of period | 864,241,101 | 737,941,611 |
Net assets at end of period (including undistributed net investment income of $7,363,915 and $14,597,599, respectively) | $ 890,370,097 | $ 864,241,101 |
Other Information |
Class A Shares outstanding at beginning of period | 59,052,129 | 59,527,655 |
Shares sold | 1,898,626 | 3,370,933 |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | 1,067,766 | 1,011,370 |
Shares redeemed | (1,901,504) | (4,857,829) |
Net increase (decrease) in Portfolio shares | 1,064,888 | (475,526) |
Shares outstanding at end of period | 60,117,017 | 59,052,129 |
Class B Shares outstanding at beginning of period | 9,286,484 | 5,819,055 |
Shares sold | 757,683 | 3,763,080 |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | 132,624 | 91,377 |
Shares redeemed | (375,644) | (387,028) |
Net increase (decrease) in Portfolio shares | 514,663 | 3,467,429 |
Shares outstanding at end of period | 9,801,147 | 9,286,484 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Class A
Years Ended December 31, | 2005a | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000b |
Selected Per Share Data |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 12.65 | $ 11.29 | $ 8.76 | $ 10.81 | $ 10.77 | $ 8.96 |
Income (loss) from investment operations: Net investment income (loss)c | .12 | .23 | .20 | .21 | .19 | .26 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | .19 | 1.32 | 2.53 | (2.13) | (.01) | 2.25 |
Total from investment operations | .31 | 1.55 | 2.73 | (1.92) | .18 | 2.51 |
Less distributions from: Net investment income | (.23) | (.19) | (.20) | (.09) | (.14) | (.20) |
Net realized gains on investment transactions | — | — | — | (.04) | — | (.50) |
Total distributions | (.23) | (.19) | (.20) | (.13) | (.14) | (.70) |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 12.73 | $ 12.65 | $ 11.29 | $ 8.76 | $ 10.81 | $ 10.77 |
Total Return (%) | 2.44** | 13.95 | 32.04 | (18.03) | 1.69 | 30.52 |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data |
Net assets, end of period ($ millions) | 766 | 747 | 672 | 510 | 443 | 168 |
Ratio of expenses before expense reductions (%) | .77* | .78 | .79 | .79 | .82 | .85 |
Ratio of expenses after expense reductions (%) | .77* | .78 | .79 | .79 | .82 | .84 |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) (%) | 1.85* | 1.96 | 2.14 | 2.21 | 1.78 | 2.85 |
Portfolio turnover rate (%) | 8* | 9 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 37 |
a For the six months ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited).
b On June 18, 2001, the Portfolio implemented a 1 for 10 reverse stock split. Per share information, for the period prior to December 31, 2001, has been restated to reflect the effect of the split. Shareholders received 1 share for every 10 shares owned and net asset value per share increased correspondingly.
c Based on average shares outstanding during the period.
* Annualized
** Not annualized
Class B
Years Ended December 31, | 2005a | 2004 | 2003 | 2002b |
Selected Per Share Data |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 12.63 | $ 11.27 | $ 8.75 | $ 9.57 |
Income (loss) from investment operations: Net investment income (loss)c | .09 | .18 | .16 | .18 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | .20 | 1.33 | 2.53 | (1.00) |
Total from investment operations | .29 | 1.51 | 2.69 | (.82) |
Less distributions from: Net investment income | (.18) | (.15) | (.17) | — |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 12.74 | $ 12.63 | $ 11.27 | $ 8.75 |
Total Return (%) | 2.29** | 13.53 | 31.60 | (8.57)** |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data |
Net assets, end of period ($ millions) | 125 | 117 | 66 | 2 |
Ratio of expenses (%) | 1.15* | 1.16 | 1.18 | 1.05* |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) (%) | 1.47* | 1.58 | 1.75 | 4.30* |
Portfolio turnover rate (%) | 8* | 9 | 18 | 17 |
a For the six months ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited).
b For the period from July 1, 2002 (commencement of operations of Class B shares) to December 31, 2002.
c Based on average shares outstanding during the period.
* Annualized
** Not annualized
Information About Your Portfolio's Expenses |
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SVS Dreman Small Cap Value Portfolio
As an investor of the Portfolio, you incur two types of costs: ongoing expenses and transaction costs. Ongoing expenses include management fees, distribution and service (12b-1) fees and other Portfolio expenses. Examples of transaction costs include sales charges (loads), redemption fees and account maintenance fees, which are not shown in this section. The following tables are intended to help you understand your ongoing expenses (in dollars) of investing in the Portfolio and to help you compare these expenses with the ongoing expenses of investing in other mutual funds. The tables are based on an investment of $1,000 made at the beginning of the six-month period ended June 30, 2005.
The tables illustrate your Portfolio's expenses in two ways:
Actual Portfolio Return. This helps you estimate the actual dollar amount of ongoing expenses (but not transaction costs) paid on a $1,000 investment in the Portfolio using the Portfolio's actual return during the period. To estimate the expenses you paid over the period, simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the "Expenses Paid per $1,000" line under the share class you hold.
Hypothetical 5% Portfolio Return. This helps you to compare your Portfolio's ongoing expenses (but not transaction costs) with those of other mutual funds using the Portfolio's actual expense ratio and a hypothetical rate of return of 5% per year before expenses. Examples using a 5% hypothetical Portfolio return may be found in the shareholder reports of other mutual funds. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period.
Please note that the expenses shown in these tables are meant to highlight your ongoing expenses only and do not reflect any transaction costs. The "Expenses Paid per $1,000" line of the tables is useful in comparing ongoing expenses only and will not help you determine the relative total expense of owning different funds. If these transaction costs had been included, your costs would have been higher.
Expenses and Value of a $1,000 Investment for the six months ended June 30, 2005 |
Actual Portfolio Return | Class A | Class B |
Beginning Account Value 1/1/05 | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,000.00 |
Ending Account Value 6/30/05 | $ 1,029.60 | $ 1,027.30 |
Expenses Paid per $1,000* | $ 3.93 | $ 5.78 |
Hypothetical 5% Portfolio Return | Class A | Class B |
Beginning Account Value 1/1/05 | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,000.00 |
Ending Account Value 6/30/05 | $ 1,020.93 | $ 1,019.09 |
Expenses Paid per $1,000* | $ 3.91 | $ 5.76 |
* Expenses are equal to the Portfolio's annualized expense ratio for each share class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent six-month period, then divided by 365.
Annualized Expense Ratios | Class A | Class B |
Scudder Variable Series II — SVS II Dreman Small Cap Value Portfolio | .78% | 1.15% |
For more information, please refer to the Portfolio's prospectus.
These tables do not 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.
Management Summary June 30, 2005 |
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SVS Dreman Small Cap Value Portfolio
During the first six months of 2005, the US stock market exhibited considerable volatility, as investors reacted to economic news that was somewhat contradictory. At the end of June, the S&P 500 Index was close to its level at the beginning of the year; the total return of the index for the six-month period was -0.81%. Small-cap stocks, lagged the large-cap market after several years of higher returns than large-cap stocks. Among small-cap stocks, as in the broader market, value stocks performed better than growth stocks. The Russell 2000 Value Index returned 0.90% for the six-month period.
The portfolio returned 2.96% (Class A shares, unadjusted for contract charges), outperforming its benchmark, the Russell 2000 Value Index. The most significant positive factor in this performance was an overweight in energy stocks. Holdings that performed especially well were ATP Oil & Gas Corp., Energy Partners Ltd. and Vintage Petroleum, which we sold after it met our price target. The fund's performance also benefited from a significant overweight relative to our small-cap benchmark in industrials, which stand to gain from increased business investment. Holdings in the industrials sector that contributed to performance include Watts Water Technologies, Inc., EMCOR Group, Inc., General Cable Corp., Precision Castparts Corp. and Oshkosh Truck Corp.
A significant underweight in financials was positive for performance; we adopted this stance in anticipation that rising interest rates would hurt small-cap banks and thrifts. Our pharmaceuticals position was modestly negative, as holdings such as Par Pharmaceutical Companies, Inc., and Perrigo Co. were down on weak earnings reports. One positive in health care was the February announcement that portfolio holding Accredo Health, Inc., has agreed to be acquired by Medco Health Solutions, Inc.
The small-cap market can be volatile, and this is especially true when there is so much uncertainty about interest rates, inflation and the direction of the economy. Based on our contrarian investment philosophy, we welcome opportunities to buy stocks of good companies with solid growth prospects at prices below what we see as their intrinsic value.
David N. Dreman
Nelson Woodard
Co-Managers
Dreman Value Management, L.L.C., Subadvisor to the Portfolio
All performance shown is historical, assumes reinvestment of all dividend and capital gain distributions, 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 than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Please visit scudder.com for the product's most recent month-end performance. 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 than securities of larger, more-established companies, as they often have limited product lines, markets or financial resources and may be exposed to more erratic and abrupt market movements. The fund may focus its investments on certain economic sectors, thereby increasing its vulnerability to any single economic, political, or regulatory development. This may result in greater share price volatility. Please read this portfolio's prospectus for specific details regarding this product's 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.
The Russell 2000 Value Index is an unmanaged index that consists of those stocks in the Russell 2000 Index with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values.
Index returns assume reinvestment of 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 June 30, 2005, and may not come to pass. This information is subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions.
SVS Dreman Small Cap Value Portfolio
Asset Allocation | 6/30/05 | 12/31/04 |
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Common Stocks | 95% | 95% |
Cash Equivalents | 3% | 3% |
Corporate Bonds | 1% | 1% |
Closed-End Investment Company | 1% | 1% |
| 100% | 100% |
Sector Diversification (Excludes Cash Equivalents) | 6/30/05 | 12/31/04 |
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Industrials | 24% | 21% |
Financials | 22% | 28% |
Energy | 11% | 7% |
Health Care | 9% | 10% |
Utilities | 8% | 8% |
Materials | 8% | 10% |
Information Technology | 8% | 5% |
Consumer Discretionary | 5% | 6% |
Consumer Staples | 5% | 5% |
| 100% | 100% |
Asset allocation and sector diversification are subject to change.
For more complete details about the Portfolio's investment portfolio, see page 5. A quarterly Fact Sheet is available upon request. Information concerning portfolio holdings of the Portfolio as of month end will be posted to scudder.com on the 15th of the following month.
Following the Portfolio's fiscal first and third quarter-end, a complete portfolio holdings listing is filed with the SEC on Form N-Q. The form will be available on the SEC's Web site at www.sec.gov, and it also may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the SEC's Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling (800) SEC-0330.
Investment Portfolio June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) |
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SVS Dreman Small Cap Value Portfolio
| Shares
| Value ($) |
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Common Stocks 95.6% |
Consumer Discretionary 4.9% |
Hotels Restaurants & Leisure 1.4% |
Alliance Gaming Corp.* | 353,200 | 4,951,864 |
CBRL Group, Inc. | 74,300 | 2,887,298 |
| 7,839,162 |
Leisure Equipment & Products 0.9% |
Lakes Entertainment, Inc.* | 308,700 | 4,753,980 |
Specialty Retail 0.5% |
DSW, Inc. "A"* | 400 | 9,980 |
Mettler-Toledo International, Inc.* | 55,400 | 2,580,532 |
| 2,590,512 |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods 2.1% |
DHB Industries, Inc* | 419,200 | 3,542,240 |
Phillips-Van Heusen Corp. | 127,036 | 4,152,807 |
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. | 146,350 | 3,513,863 |
| 11,208,910 |
Consumer Staples 4.5% |
Food & Staples Retailing 0.8% |
B&G Foods, Inc. | 265,600 | 3,888,384 |
Centerplate, Inc. (IDS) | 20,700 | 263,925 |
| 4,152,309 |
Food Products 2.3% |
Chiquita Brands International, Inc. | 218,100 | 5,989,026 |
Ralcorp Holdings, Inc. | 152,600 | 6,279,490 |
| 12,268,516 |
Personal Products 0.7% |
Helen of Troy Ltd.* | 147,600 | 3,757,896 |
Tobacco 0.7% |
Universal Corp. | 41,200 | 1,803,736 |
Vector Group Ltd. | 111,576 | 2,071,966 |
| 3,875,702 |
Energy 10.9% |
Energy Equipment & Services 5.4% |
Atwood Oceanics, Inc.* | 24,500 | 1,508,220 |
Grant Prideco, Inc.* | 228,200 | 6,035,890 |
Grey Wolf, Inc.* | 445,200 | 3,298,932 |
Lone Star Technologies, Inc.* | 53,000 | 2,411,500 |
Matrix Service Co.* | 159,200 | 729,136 |
Offshore Logistics, Inc.* | 20,000 | 656,800 |
Oil States International, Inc.* | 146,100 | 3,677,337 |
Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. | 205,800 | 5,727,414 |
Superior Energy Services, Inc.* | 151,700 | 2,700,260 |
Universal Compression Holdings, Inc.* | 66,700 | 2,417,208 |
| 29,162,697 |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 5.5% |
ATP Oil & Gas Corp.* | 44,800 | 1,048,320 |
Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc.* | 160,000 | 2,729,600 |
Compton Petroleum Corp.* | 283,100 | 2,576,367 |
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| Value ($) |
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Denbury Resources, Inc.* | 78,500 | 3,121,945 |
Energy Partners Ltd.* | 35,000 | 917,350 |
Global Industries, Inc.* | 339,800 | 2,888,300 |
Petrohawk Energy Corp.* | 338,700 | 3,657,960 |
PetroQuest Energy, Inc.* | 323,200 | 2,123,424 |
Pioneer Drilling Co.* | 357,300 | 5,452,398 |
Range Resources Corp. | 108,400 | 2,915,960 |
Rosetta Resources, Inc.* | 130,700 | 2,091,200 |
| 29,522,824 |
Financials 21.4% |
Banks 4.2% |
Centennial Bank Holdings, Inc.* | 400,000 | 4,320,000 |
Center Financial Corp. | 91,400 | 2,269,462 |
Commercial Capital Bancorp., Inc. | 69,800 | 1,166,358 |
IndyMac Bancorp., Inc. | 59,950 | 2,441,764 |
International Bancshares Corp. | 58,625 | 1,658,501 |
NewAlliance Bancshares, Inc. | 233,700 | 3,283,485 |
Oriental Financial Group, Inc. | 40 | 610 |
PFF Bancorp., Inc. | 81,500 | 2,468,635 |
Provident Bankshares Corp. | 49,350 | 1,574,759 |
R & G Financial Corp. "B" | 72,900 | 1,289,601 |
Sterling Financial Corp.* | 49,182 | 1,839,407 |
Western Alliance Bancorp.* | 11,200 | 246,400 |
| 22,558,982 |
Diversified Financial Services 1.9% |
CBRE Realty Finance, Inc. 144A* | 200,000 | 3,000,000 |
CMET Finance Holdings, Inc.* | 7,200 | 612,000 |
Danielson Holding Corp.* | 153,300 | 1,865,661 |
Hercules Technology Growth Capital, Inc.* | 37,600 | 485,040 |
NGP Capital Resources Co. | 32,000 | 477,760 |
Peoples Choice Financial Corp.* | 229,900 | 2,080,595 |
Prospect Energy Corp. | 136,264 | 1,716,926 |
| 10,237,982 |
Insurance 5.1% |
Endurance Specialty Holdings Ltd. | 93,600 | 3,539,952 |
KMG America Corp.* | 188,300 | 1,871,702 |
Meadowbrook Insurance Group, Inc.* | 531,100 | 2,782,964 |
ProCentury Corp. | 336,700 | 3,377,101 |
Selective Insurance Group, Inc. | 131,200 | 6,500,960 |
Specialty Underwriters' Alliance, Inc.* | 365,600 | 3,337,928 |
Tower Group, Inc. | 232,800 | 3,638,664 |
Triad Guaranty, Inc.* | 51,100 | 2,574,929 |
| 27,624,200 |
Real Estate 10.2% |
Aames Investment Corp. (REIT) | 157,600 | 1,531,872 |
Capital Lease Funding, Inc. (REIT) | 164,000 | 1,779,400 |
ECC Capital Corp. (REIT) | 78,700 | 524,142 |
Feldman Mall Properties, Inc. (REIT) | 216,000 | 3,013,200 |
Fieldstone Investment Corp. (REIT) | 309,200 | 4,452,480 |
KKR Financial Corp. (REIT) 144A* | 491,150 | 12,278,750 |
MortgageIT Holdings, Inc. (REIT) | 56,000 | 1,022,000 |
New Century Financial Corp. (REIT) | 11,400 | 586,530 |
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| Value ($) |
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Newcastle Investment Corp. (REIT) | 221,300 | 6,672,195 |
Novastar Financial, Inc. (REIT) | 456,000 | 17,852,400 |
Thomas Properties Group, Inc. (REIT) | 229,100 | 2,866,041 |
Vintage Wine Trust, Inc. (REIT) 144A* | 280,700 | 2,807,000 |
| 55,386,010 |
Health Care 9.2% |
Biotechnology 1.8% |
Charles River Laboratories International, Inc.* | 130,800 | 6,311,100 |
Serologicals Corp.* | 165,300 | 3,512,625 |
| 9,823,725 |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies 1.5% |
Millipore Corp.* | 60,700 | 3,443,511 |
PerkinElmer, Inc. | 108,400 | 2,048,760 |
Zoll Medical Corp.* | 92,500 | 2,354,125 |
| 7,846,396 |
Health Care Providers & Services 4.8% |
Accredo Health, Inc.* | 93,100 | 4,226,740 |
Allied Healthcare International, Inc.* | 439,000 | 3,108,120 |
Hanger Orthopedic Group, Inc.* | 107,600 | 542,304 |
Kindred Healthcare, Inc.* | 39,400 | 1,560,634 |
LabOne, Inc.* | 58,600 | 2,332,866 |
LifePoint Hospitals, Inc.* | 52,068 | 2,630,476 |
Odyssey Healthcare, Inc.* | 255,200 | 3,679,984 |
Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc.* | 42,600 | 3,132,804 |
Triad Hospitals, Inc.* | 84,500 | 4,617,080 |
| 25,831,008 |
Pharmaceuticals 1.1% |
Par Pharmaceutical Companies, Inc.* | 150,500 | 4,787,405 |
Perrigo Co. | 90,000 | 1,254,600 |
| 6,042,005 |
Industrials 22.8% |
Aerospace & Defense 4.3% |
Applied Signal Technology, Inc. | 147,000 | 2,798,880 |
ARGON ST, Inc.* | 37,700 | 1,338,350 |
CAE, Inc. | 707,800 | 3,800,886 |
DRS Technologies, Inc. | 81,200 | 4,163,936 |
GenCorp, Inc.* | 207,000 | 3,986,820 |
Herley Industries, Inc.* | 141,800 | 2,586,432 |
Precision Castparts Corp. | 31,100 | 2,422,690 |
Triumph Group, Inc.* | 68,500 | 2,381,060 |
| 23,479,054 |
Building Products 1.2% |
Levitt Corp. "A" | 158,800 | 4,751,296 |
NCI Building Systems, Inc.* | 52,600 | 1,725,280 |
| 6,476,576 |
Commercial Services & Supplies 2.1% |
Consolidated Graphics, Inc.* | 39,700 | 1,618,569 |
Duratek, Inc.* | 198,000 | 4,589,640 |
Nobel Learning Communities, Inc.* | 96,900 | 840,123 |
WCA Waste Corp.* | 469,700 | 4,109,875 |
| 11,158,207 |
| Shares
| Value ($) |
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Construction & Engineering 5.1% |
Dycom Industries, Inc.* | 89,300 | 1,769,033 |
EMCOR Group, Inc.* | 78,200 | 3,823,980 |
Foster Wheeler Ltd.* | 323,250 | 6,355,095 |
Granite Construction, Inc. | 33,500 | 941,350 |
Infrasource Services, Inc.* | 260,600 | 2,715,452 |
URS Corp.* | 187,800 | 7,014,330 |
Washington Group International, Inc.* | 98,300 | 5,025,096 |
| 27,644,336 |
Electrical Equipment 2.3% |
General Cable Corp.* | 661,400 | 9,808,562 |
Genlyte Group, Inc.* | 52,000 | 2,534,480 |
| 12,343,042 |
Machinery 3.8% |
AGCO Corp.* | 218,000 | 4,168,160 |
Harsco Corp. | 70,700 | 3,856,685 |
Oshkosh Truck Corp. | 41,100 | 3,217,308 |
Terex Corp.* | 70,600 | 2,781,640 |
Valmont Industries | 112,400 | 2,899,920 |
Watts Water Technologies, Inc. "A" | 114,200 | 3,824,558 |
| 20,748,271 |
Marine 0.9% |
GulfMark Offshore, Inc.* | 81,000 | 2,212,110 |
Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc.* | 102,600 | 2,779,434 |
| 4,991,544 |
Road & Rail 2.3% |
Genesee & Wyoming, Inc.* | 112,850 | 3,070,649 |
Laidlaw International, Inc.* | 186,400 | 4,492,240 |
RailAmerica, Inc.* | 145,900 | 1,736,210 |
Swift Transportation Co., Inc.* | 134,000 | 3,120,860 |
| 12,419,959 |
Trading Companies & Distributors 0.8% |
Aviall, Inc.* | 25,100 | 792,909 |
WESCO International, Inc.* | 111,800 | 3,508,284 |
| 4,301,193 |
Information Technology 7.3% |
Computers & Peripherals 1.6% |
Applied Films Corp.* | 107,600 | 2,754,560 |
CyberGuard Corp.* | 234,400 | 1,393,508 |
Komag, Inc.* | 156,900 | 4,451,253 |
| 8,599,321 |
Electronic Equipment & Instruments 2.4% |
Aeroflex, Inc.* | 400,900 | 3,367,560 |
Plexus Corp.* | 238,700 | 3,396,701 |
Scansource, Inc.* | 73,300 | 3,147,502 |
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.* | 264,000 | 3,133,680 |
| 13,045,443 |
IT Consulting & Services 1.0% |
CACI International, Inc. "A"* | 47,600 | 3,006,416 |
Covansys Corp.* | 184,800 | 2,374,680 |
| 5,381,096 |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 1.2% |
MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc.* | 126,700 | 1,998,059 |
MKS Instruments, Inc.* | 105,500 | 1,781,895 |
| Shares
| Value ($) |
| |
OmniVision Technologies, Inc.* | 73,400 | 997,506 |
Ultratech, Inc.* | 88,100 | 1,612,230 |
| 6,389,690 |
Software 1.1% |
Sonic Solutions* | 220,500 | 4,101,300 |
TIBCO Software, Inc.* | 309,600 | 2,024,784 |
| 6,126,084 |
Materials 7.5% |
Chemicals 1.9% |
Agrium, Inc. | 148,200 | 2,906,202 |
Georgia Gulf Corp. | 62,000 | 1,925,100 |
NOVA Chemicals Corp. | 46,400 | 1,417,984 |
Sensient Technologies Corp. | 186,900 | 3,852,009 |
| 10,101,295 |
Construction Materials 1.6% |
Ameron International Corp. | 15,400 | 575,960 |
Florida Rock Industries, Inc. | 73,695 | 5,405,528 |
Headwaters, Inc.* | 84,300 | 2,898,234 |
| 8,879,722 |
Metals & Mining 4.0% |
Aleris International, Inc.* | 188,200 | 4,243,910 |
Century Aluminum Co.* | 70,000 | 1,428,000 |
Goldcorp, Inc. | 234,250 | 3,696,465 |
Metal Management, Inc. | 76,300 | 1,476,405 |
Northwest Pipe Co.* | 110,100 | 2,559,825 |
NS Group, Inc.* | 88,600 | 2,880,386 |
Pan American Silver Corp.* | 202,500 | 2,994,975 |
Uranium Resources, Inc.* | 1,175,900 | 540,914 |
Worthington Industries, Inc. | 118,700 | 1,875,460 |
| 21,696,340 |
Telecommunication Services 0.2% |
Diversified Telecommunication Services |
Alaska Communications Systems Group, Inc. | 133,400 | 1,321,994 |
Utilities 6.9% |
Electric Utilities 2.0% |
Allegheny Energy, Inc.* | 181,700 | 4,582,474 |
Sierra Pacific Resources* | 250,500 | 3,118,725 |
TECO Energy, Inc. | 172,000 | 3,252,520 |
| 10,953,719 |
| Shares
| Value ($) |
| |
Gas Utilities 2.5% |
ONEOK, Inc. | 128,200 | 4,185,730 |
Southern Union Co.* | 387,100 | 9,503,305 |
| 13,689,035 |
Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders 0.4% |
Dynegy, Inc. "A"* | 368,500 | 1,790,910 |
Multi-Utilities 1.7% |
CMS Energy Corp.* | 147,000 | 2,213,820 |
Ormat Technologies, Inc. | 203,000 | 3,877,300 |
WPS Resources Corp. | 54,700 | 3,076,874 |
| 9,167,994 |
Multi-Utilities & Unregulated Power 0.3% |
Reliant Energy, Inc.* | 163,200 | 1,743,105 |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $418,228,509) | 516,930,746 |
|
| Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
| |
Corporate Bonds 0.9% |
Utilities |
Mirant Corp. 144A, 7.9%, 7/15/2009 * (Cost $3,522,500) | 6,000,000 | 4,920,000 |
| Shares
| Value ($) |
| |
Closed End Investment Company 0.8% |
Tortoise Energy Infrastructure Corp. (Cost $3,712,615) | 147,789 | 4,664,221 |
|
Cash Equivalents 3.6% |
Scudder Cash Management QP Trust, 3.14% (b) (Cost $19,445,410) | 19,445,410 | 19,445,410 |
| % of Net Assets | Value ($) |
| |
Total Investment Portfolio (Cost $444,909,034) (a) | 100.9 | 545,960,377 |
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net | (0.9) | (5,077,584) |
Net Assets | 100.0 | 540,882,793 |
Notes to SVS Dreman Small Cap Value Portfolio of Investments |
* Non-income producing security. In the case of a bond, generally denotes that the issuer has defaulted on the payment of principal or interest or has filed for bankruptcy.
The following table represents bonds that are in default.
Security | Coupon | Maturity Date | Principal Amount | Acquisition Cost ($) | Value ($) |
Mirant Corp. | 7.9% | 7/15/2009 | 6,000,000 | 3,522,500 | 4,920,000 |
(a) The cost for federal income tax purposes was $444,936,794. At June 30, 2005, net unrealized appreciation for all securities based on tax cost was $101,023,583. This consisted of aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all securities in which there was an excess of value over tax cost of $111,414,772 and aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all securities in which there was an excess of tax cost over value of $10,391,189.
(b) Scudder Cash Management QP Trust is managed by Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc. The rate shown is the annualized seven-day yield at period end.
144A: Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers.
IDS: Income Deposit Security
REIT: Real Estate Investment Trust
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Assets and Liabilities as of June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) |
Assets |
Investments: Investments in securities, at value (cost $425,463,624) | $ 526,514,967 |
Investment in Scudder Cash Management QP Trust (cost $19,445,410) | 19,445,410 |
Total investments in securities, at value (cost $444,909,034) | 545,960,377 |
Cash | 55 |
Receivable for investments sold | 1,930,760 |
Dividends receivable | 548,401 |
Interest receivable | 51,256 |
Receivable for Portfolio shares sold | 101,955 |
Other assets | 11,078 |
Total assets | 548,603,882 |
Liabilities |
Payable for investments purchased | 6,973,763 |
Payable for Portfolio shares redeemed | 347,242 |
Accrued management fee | 312,838 |
Other accrued expenses and payables | 87,246 |
Total liabilities | 7,721,089 |
Net assets, at value | $ 540,882,793 |
Net Assets |
Net assets consist of: Undistributed net investment income | 1,553,060 |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: Investments | 101,051,343 |
Foreign currency related transactions | (83) |
Accumulated net realized gain (loss) | 36,520,511 |
Paid-in capital | 401,757,962 |
Net assets, at value | $ 540,882,793 |
Class A Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share ($464,583,121 ÷ 24,903,931 outstanding shares of beneficial interest, $.01 par value, unlimited number of shares authorized) | $ 18.66 |
Class B Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share ($76,299,672 ÷ 4,091,105 outstanding shares of beneficial interest, $.01 par value, unlimited number of shares authorized) | $ 18.65 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Operations for the six months ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) |
Investment Income |
Income: Dividends (net of foreign taxes withheld of $10,211) | $ 3,393,626 |
Interest — Scudder Cash Management QP Trust | 307,679 |
Total Income | 3,701,305 |
Expenses: Management fee | 1,950,146 |
Custodian fees | 12,257 |
Distribution service fees (Class B) | 88,706 |
Record keeping fees (Class B) | 42,443 |
Auditing | 21,483 |
Legal | 9,778 |
Trustees' fees and expenses | 5,949 |
Reports to shareholders | 35,078 |
Other | 8,125 |
Total expenses, before expense reductions | 2,173,965 |
Expense reductions | (2,281) |
Total expenses, after expense reductions | 2,171,684 |
Net investment income (loss) | 1,529,621 |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investment Transactions |
Net realized gain (loss) from: Investments | 37,057,490 |
Foreign currency related transactions | 153 |
| 37,057,643 |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period on: Investments | (23,553,139) |
Foreign currency related transactions | (15) |
| (23,553,154) |
Net gain (loss) on investment transactions | 13,504,489 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | $ 15,034,110 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) | Year Ended December 31, 2004 |
Operations: Net investment income (loss) | $ 1,529,621 | $ 4,034,360 |
Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions | 37,057,643 | 63,112,019 |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period on investment transactions | (23,553,154) | 38,864,967 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | 15,034,110 | 106,011,346 |
Distributions to shareholders from: Net investment income Class A | (3,388,867) | (3,405,170) |
Class B | (268,871) | (212,277) |
Net realized gains Class A | (41,035,260) | — |
Class B | (6,476,182) | — |
Portfolio share transactions: Class A Proceeds from shares sold | 21,465,295 | 64,900,813 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 44,424,127 | 3,405,170 |
Cost of shares redeemed | (36,765,652) | (45,290,684) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Class A share transactions | 29,123,770 | 23,015,299 |
Class B Proceeds from shares sold | 6,311,511 | 29,315,151 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 6,745,053 | 212,277 |
Cost of shares redeemed | (2,771,236) | (3,011,503) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Class B share transactions | 10,285,328 | 26,515,925 |
Increase (decrease) in net assets | 3,274,028 | 151,925,123 |
Net assets at beginning of period | 537,608,765 | 385,683,642 |
Net assets at end of period (including undistributed net investment income of $1,553,060 and $3,681,177, respectively) | $ 540,882,793 | $ 537,608,765 |
Other Information |
Class A Shares outstanding at beginning of period | 23,288,245 | 22,038,819 |
Shares sold | 1,148,167 | 3,660,918 |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | 2,463,901 | 197,059 |
Shares redeemed | (1,996,382) | (2,608,551) |
Net increase (decrease) in Portfolio shares | 1,615,686 | 1,249,426 |
Shares outstanding at end of period | 24,903,931 | 23,288,245 |
Class B Shares outstanding at beginning of period | 3,531,644 | 1,977,912 |
Shares sold | 334,653 | 1,706,542 |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | 373,894 | 12,277 |
Shares redeemed | (149,086) | (165,087) |
Net increase (decrease) in Portfolio shares | 559,461 | 1,553,732 |
Shares outstanding at end of period | 4,091,105 | 3,531,644 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Class A
Years Ended December 31, | 2005a | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000b |
Selected Per Share Data |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 20.05 | $ 16.06 | $ 11.66 | $ 13.21 | $ 11.23 | $ 10.85 |
Income (loss) from investment operations: Net investment income (loss)c | .06 | .17 | .19 | .17 | .09 | .02 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | .48 | 3.98 | 4.55 | (1.67) | 1.89 | .42 |
Total from investment operations | .54 | 4.15 | 4.74 | (1.50) | 1.98 | .44 |
Less distributions from: Net investment income | (.15) | (.16) | (.15) | (.05) | — | (.06) |
Net realized gains on investment transactions | (1.78) | — | (.19) | — | — | — |
Total distributions | (1.93) | (.16) | (.34) | (.05) | — | (.06) |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 18.66 | $ 20.05 | $ 16.06 | $ 11.66 | $ 13.21 | $ 11.23 |
Total Return (%) | 2.96** | 26.03 | 42.15 | (11.43) | 17.63 | 4.05 |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data |
Net assets, end of period ($ millions) | 465 | 467 | 354 | 250 | 194 | 84 |
Ratio of expenses (%) | .78* | .79 | .80 | .81 | .79 | .82 |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) (%) | .64* | .96 | 1.46 | 1.28 | .77 | .15 |
Portfolio turnover rate (%) | 70* | 73 | 71 | 86 | 57 | 36 |
a For the six months ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited).
b On June 18, 2001, the Portfolio implemented 1 for 10 reverse stock split. Per share information, for the period prior to December 31, 2001, has been restated to reflect the effect of the split. Shareholders received 1 share for every 10 shares owned and net asset value per share increased correspondingly.
c Based on average shares outstanding during the period.
* Annualized
** Not annualized
Class B
Years Ended December 31, | 2005a | 2004 | 2003 | 2002b |
Selected Per Share Data |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 20.01 | $ 16.03 | $ 11.65 | $ 13.86 |
Income (loss) from investment operations: Net investment income (loss)c | .03 | .10 | .13 | .17 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | .46 | 3.97 | 4.56 | (2.38) |
Total from investment operations | .49 | 4.07 | 4.69 | (2.21) |
Less distributions from: Net investment income | (.07) | (.09) | (.12) | — |
Net realized gains on investment transactions | (1.78) | — | (.19) | — |
Total distributions | (1.85) | (.09) | (.31) | — |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 18.65 | $ 20.01 | $ 16.03 | $ 11.65 |
Total Return (%) | 2.73** | 25.52 | 41.65 | (15.95)** |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data |
Net assets, end of period ($ millions) | 76 | 71 | 32 | 1 |
Ratio of expenses (%) | 1.15* | 1.16 | 1.19 | 1.06* |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) (%) | .27* | .59 | 1.07 | 3.01* |
Portfolio turnover rate (%) | 70* | 73 | 71 | 86 |
a For the six months ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited).
b For the period from July 1, 2002 (commencement of operations of Class B shares) to December 31, 2002.
c Based on average shares outstanding during the period.
* Annualized
** Not annualized
Information About Your Portfolio's Expenses |
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SVS Index 500 Portfolio
As an investor of the Portfolio, you incur two types of costs: ongoing expenses and transaction costs. Ongoing expenses include management fees, distribution and service (12b-1) fees and other Portfolio expenses. Examples of transaction costs include sales charges (loads), redemption fees and account maintenance fees, which are not shown in this section. The following tables are intended to help you understand your ongoing expenses (in dollars) of investing in the Portfolio and to help you compare these expenses with the ongoing expenses of investing in other mutual funds. In the most recent six-month period, Class B shares of the Portfolio limited these expenses; had it not done so, expenses would have been higher. The tables are based on an investment of $1,000 made at the beginning of the six-month period ended June 30, 2005.
The tables illustrate your Portfolio's expenses in two ways:
Actual Portfolio Return. This helps you estimate the actual dollar amount of ongoing expenses (but not transaction costs) paid on a $1,000 investment in the Portfolio using the Portfolio's actual return during the period. To estimate the expenses you paid over the period, simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the "Expenses Paid per $1,000" line under the share class you hold.
Hypothetical 5% Portfolio Return. This helps you to compare your Portfolio's ongoing expenses (but not transaction costs) with those of other mutual funds using the Portfolio's actual expense ratio and a hypothetical rate of return of 5% per year before expenses. Examples using a 5% hypothetical Portfolio return may be found in the shareholder reports of other mutual funds. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period.
Please note that the expenses shown in these tables are meant to highlight your ongoing expenses only and do not reflect any transaction costs. The "Expenses Paid per $1,000" line of the tables is useful in comparing ongoing expenses only and will not help you determine the relative total expense of owning different funds. If these transaction costs had been included, your costs would have been higher.
Expenses and Value of a $1,000 Investment for the six months ended June 30, 2005 |
Actual Portfolio Return | Class A | Class B |
Beginning Account Value 1/1/05 | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,000.00 |
Ending Account Value 6/30/05 | $ 990.30 | $ 988.80 |
Expenses Paid per $1,000* | $ 1.48 | $ 3.11 |
Hypothetical 5% Portfolio Return | Class A | Class B |
Beginning Account Value 1/1/05 | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,000.00 |
Ending Account Value 6/30/05 | $ 1,023.31 | $ 1,021.67 |
Expenses Paid per $1,000* | $ 1.51 | $ 3.16 |
* Expenses are equal to the Portfolio's annualized expense ratio for each share class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent six-month period, then divided by 365.
Annualized Expense Ratios | Class A | Class B |
Scudder Variable Series II — SVS Index 500 Portfolio | .30% | .63% |
For more information, please refer to the Portfolio's prospectus.
These tables do not 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.
Management Summary June 30, 2005 |
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SVS Index 500 Portfolio
The economic news was generally good over the last six months. Employment numbers remained solid, consumer spending continued strong, and there was increasing evidence of rising business investment in information technology and capital items such as plants and equipment. However, there was considerable apprehension about whether rising energy prices would spark more-generalized inflation, with its negative effects on consumer spending and business investment. Expressing concern about inflation, the US Federal Reserve Board (the Fed) has been raising short-term rates steadily since June 2004.
As of June 30, 2005, the US stock market (as measured by the S&P 500 Index) was close to its level at the beginning of the calendar year, after a downward move in the early months of the year was followed by a modest rally with considerable volatility in May and June. For the six-month period, the S&P 500 Index returned -0.81% compared with the portfolio's return of -0.97% (Class A shares, unadjusted for contract charges). Since the portfolio's investment strategy is to replicate, as closely as possible, before the deduction of expenses, the performance of the S&P 500 Index, the portfolio's return is normally close to the return of the index.
For the semiannual period, six of the 10 industry sectors within the S&P 500 Index had negative returns, and the other four sectors had positive returns. Driven by rising oil prices, energy was the strongest sector by far, with a return of 19.89%, followed by utilities, which had a return of 15.24%. Health care had a return of 3.51%, and consumer staples was slightly positive, with a return of 0.03%. The weakest sector was materials, with a return of -7.49%. Other negative sectors and their returns were consumer discretionary (-6.54%), information technology (-5.74%), industrials (-4.83%), telecommunications services (-4.49%) and financials (-2.33%).
James B. Francis
Portfolio Manager
Northern Trust Investments, N.A., Subadvisor to the Portfolio
All performance shown is historical, assumes reinvestment of all dividend and capital gain distributions, 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 than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Please visit scudder.com for the product's most recent month-end performance. 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 may not be able to mirror the S&P 500 Index closely enough to track its performance for several reasons, including the portfolio's cost to buy and sell securities, as well as the flow of money into and out of the portfolio. This 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, derivatives may be more volatile and less liquid than traditional securities and the portfolio could suffer losses on its derivatives positions. Please read this portfolio's prospectus for specific details regarding its investments and risk profile.
Standard & Poor's," "S&P," "S&P 500," "Standard & Poor's 500" and "500" are trademarks of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., and have been licensed for use by the fund's advisor. The SVS Index 500 Portfolio is not sponsored, endorsed, sold, nor promoted by Standard & Poor's, and Standard & Poor's makes no representation regarding the advisability of investing in the portfolio. There is no guarantee that the fund will be able to mirror the S&P 500 index closely enough to track its performance.
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 reinvestment of all dividends and, unlike portfolio returns, do not reflect fees or expenses. It is not possible to invest directly into an index.
Portfolio management market commentary is as of June 30, 2005, and may not come to pass. This information is subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions.
SVS Index 500 Portfolio
Asset Allocation (Excludes Securities Lending Collateral) | 6/30/05 | 12/31/04 |
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Common Stocks | 99% | 99% |
Cash Equivalents | 1% | 1% |
| 100% | 100% |
Sector Diversification (As a % of Common Stocks) | 6/30/05 | 12/31/04 |
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Financials | 20% | 21% |
Information Technology | 15% | 16% |
Health Care | 13% | 13% |
Consumer Discretionary | 12% | 12% |
Industrials | 11% | 12% |
Consumer Staples | 10% | 10% |
Energy | 9% | 7% |
Utilities | 4% | 3% |
Telecommunication Services | 3% | 3% |
Materials | 3% | 3% |
| 100% | 100% |
Asset allocation and sector diversification are subject to change.
For more complete details about the Portfolio's investment portfolio, see page 18. A quarterly Fact Sheet is available upon request. Information concerning portfolio holdings of the Portfolio as of month end will be posted to scudder.com on the 15th of the following month.
Following the Portfolio's fiscal first and third quarter-end, a complete portfolio holdings listing is filed with the SEC on Form N-Q. The form will be available on the SEC's Web site at www.sec.gov, and it also may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the SEC's Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling (800) SEC-0330.
Investment Portfolio June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) |
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SVS Index 500 Portfolio
| Shares
| Value ($) |
| |
Common Stocks 99.0% |
Consumer Discretionary 11.4% |
Auto Components 0.2% |
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. | 2,249 | 41,764 |
Dana Corp. | 4,863 | 72,994 |
Delphi Corp. | 18,218 | 84,714 |
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.* | 7,394 | 110,170 |
Johnson Controls, Inc. | 6,146 | 346,204 |
Visteon Corp. | 3,894 | 23,481 |
| 679,327 |
Automobiles 0.5% |
Ford Motor Co. | 65,173 | 667,371 |
General Motors Corp. (e) | 20,036 | 681,224 |
Harley-Davidson, Inc. | 10,586 | 525,066 |
| 1,873,661 |
Distributors 0.1% |
Genuine Parts Co. | 5,509 | 226,365 |
Diversified Consumer Services 0.2% |
Apollo Group, Inc. "A"* | 6,081 | 475,656 |
H&R Block, Inc. | 5,348 | 312,056 |
| 787,712 |
Hotels Restaurants & Leisure 1.5% |
Carnival Corp. | 18,646 | 1,017,139 |
Darden Restaurants, Inc. | 4,804 | 158,436 |
Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. | 6,219 | 448,204 |
Hilton Hotels Corp. | 12,532 | 298,888 |
International Game Technology | 11,188 | 314,942 |
Marriott International, Inc. "A" | 7,620 | 519,837 |
McDonald's Corp. | 42,791 | 1,187,450 |
Starbucks Corp.* | 14,314 | 739,461 |
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. | 6,693 | 392,009 |
Wendy's International, Inc. | 4,711 | 224,479 |
YUM! Brands, Inc. | 9,458 | 492,573 |
| 5,793,418 |
Household Durables 0.6% |
Black & Decker Corp. | 2,622 | 235,587 |
Centex Corp. | 4,035 | 285,154 |
Fortune Brands, Inc. | 5,355 | 475,524 |
KB Home | 3,292 | 250,949 |
Leggett & Platt, Inc. | 6,164 | 163,839 |
Maytag Corp. | 4,329 | 67,792 |
Newell Rubbermaid, Inc. | 8,873 | 211,532 |
Pulte Homes, Inc. | 3,841 | 323,604 |
Snap-on, Inc. | 1,893 | 64,930 |
The Stanley Works | 2,456 | 111,846 |
Whirlpool Corp. | 2,745 | 192,452 |
| 2,383,209 |
Internet & Catalog Retail 0.4% |
eBay, Inc.* | 40,906 | 1,350,307 |
Leisure Equipment & Products 0.2% |
Brunswick Corp. | 3,406 | 147,548 |
Eastman Kodak Co. | 10,707 | 287,483 |
| Shares
| Value ($) |
| |
Hasbro, Inc. | 5,527 | 114,906 |
Mattel, Inc. | 13,398 | 245,184 |
| 795,121 |
Media 3.6% |
Clear Channel Communications, Inc. | 18,118 | 560,390 |
Comcast Corp. "A"* | 77,072 | 2,366,110 |
Dow Jones & Co., Inc. | 2,261 | 80,152 |
Gannett Co., Inc. | 8,642 | 614,706 |
Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc.* | 13,697 | 166,829 |
Knight-Ridder, Inc. | 2,400 | 147,216 |
McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. | 14,264 | 631,182 |
Meredith Corp. | 1,524 | 74,767 |
New York Times Co. "A" | 4,710 | 146,717 |
News Corp. "A" | 100,854 | 1,631,818 |
Omnicom Group, Inc. | 6,016 | 480,438 |
Time Warner, Inc.* | 158,182 | 2,643,221 |
Tribune Co. | 9,658 | 339,768 |
Univision Communications, Inc. "A"* | 9,393 | 258,777 |
Viacom, Inc. "B" | 55,249 | 1,769,073 |
Walt Disney Co. | 68,970 | 1,736,665 |
| 13,647,829 |
Multiline Retail 1.3% |
Big Lots, Inc.* | 3,692 | 48,882 |
Dillard's, Inc. "A" | 2,251 | 52,718 |
Dollar General Corp. | 9,737 | 198,245 |
Family Dollar Stores, Inc. | 5,444 | 142,088 |
Federated Department Stores, Inc. | 6,263 | 458,953 |
J.C. Penney Co., Inc. | 8,822 | 463,861 |
Kohl's Corp.* | 11,778 | 658,508 |
May Department Stores Co. | 9,428 | 378,629 |
Nordstrom, Inc. | 4,824 | 327,887 |
Sears Holdings Corp.* | 3,102 | 464,897 |
Target Corp. | 31,510 | 1,714,459 |
| 4,909,127 |
Specialty Retail 2.4% |
AutoNation, Inc.* | 7,300 | 149,796 |
AutoZone, Inc.* | 2,191 | 202,580 |
Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc.* | 11,116 | 464,426 |
Best Buy Co., Inc. | 9,774 | 670,008 |
Circuit City Stores, Inc. | 6,330 | 109,446 |
Home Depot, Inc. | 74,399 | 2,894,121 |
Limited Brands, Inc. | 12,294 | 263,337 |
Lowe's Companies, Inc. | 26,550 | 1,545,741 |
Office Depot, Inc.* | 11,803 | 269,581 |
OfficeMax, Inc. | 4,041 | 120,301 |
RadioShack Corp. | 5,145 | 119,210 |
Sherwin-Williams Co. | 4,089 | 192,551 |
Staples, Inc. | 27,014 | 575,938 |
The Gap, Inc. | 28,407 | 561,038 |
Tiffany & Co. | 4,600 | 150,696 |
TJX Companies, Inc. | 15,558 | 378,837 |
Toys "R" Us, Inc.* | 8,317 | 220,234 |
| 8,887,841 |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods 0.4% |
Coach, Inc.* | 12,200 | 409,554 |
Jones Apparel Group, Inc. | 3,997 | 124,067 |
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Liz Claiborne, Inc. | 3,524 | 140,114 |
NIKE, Inc. "B" | 8,375 | 725,275 |
Reebok International Ltd. | 1,877 | 78,515 |
VF Corp. | 3,287 | 188,082 |
| 1,665,607 |
Consumer Staples 10.0% |
Beverages 2.2% |
Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc. | 27,009 | 1,235,662 |
Brown-Forman Corp. "B" | 2,880 | 174,125 |
Coca-Cola Co. | 76,514 | 3,194,459 |
Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc. | 12,250 | 269,622 |
Molson Coors Brewing Co. "B" | 2,492 | 154,504 |
Pepsi Bottling Group, Inc. | 6,419 | 183,648 |
PepsiCo, Inc. | 58,186 | 3,137,971 |
| 8,349,991 |
Food & Staples Retailing 2.9% |
Albertsons, Inc. | 14,349 | 296,737 |
Costco Wholesale Corp. | 16,945 | 759,475 |
CVS Corp. | 26,234 | 762,622 |
Kroger Co.* | 23,663 | 450,307 |
Safeway, Inc.* | 15,427 | 348,496 |
SUPERVALU, Inc. | 4,270 | 139,245 |
Sysco Corp. | 22,857 | 827,195 |
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. | 115,127 | 5,549,121 |
Walgreen Co. | 35,796 | 1,646,258 |
| 10,779,456 |
Food Products 1.1% |
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. | 22,532 | 481,734 |
Campbell Soup Co. | 10,785 | 331,854 |
ConAgra Foods, Inc. | 16,605 | 384,572 |
General Mills, Inc. | 13,464 | 629,981 |
H.J. Heinz Co. | 11,279 | 399,502 |
Kellogg Co. | 12,732 | 565,810 |
McCormick & Co, Inc. | 4,414 | 144,249 |
Sara Lee Corp. | 25,939 | 513,852 |
The Hershey Co. | 7,046 | 437,557 |
William Wrigley Jr. Co. | 6,247 | 430,043 |
| 4,319,154 |
Household Products 1.8% |
Clorox Co. | 4,930 | 274,700 |
Colgate-Palmolive Co. | 18,121 | 904,419 |
Kimberly-Clark Corp. | 17,347 | 1,085,749 |
Procter & Gamble Co. | 85,500 | 4,510,125 |
| 6,774,993 |
Personal Products 0.6% |
Alberto-Culver Co. "B" | 2,755 | 119,374 |
Avon Products, Inc. | 15,270 | 577,970 |
Gillette Co. | 34,754 | 1,759,595 |
| 2,456,939 |
Tobacco 1.4% |
Altria Group, Inc. | 71,570 | 4,627,717 |
Reynolds American, Inc. | 3,764 | 296,603 |
UST, Inc. | 5,635 | 257,294 |
| 5,181,614 |
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Energy 8.7% |
Energy Equipment & Services 1.3% |
Baker Hughes, Inc. | 12,031 | 615,506 |
BJ Services Co. | 6,243 | 327,633 |
Halliburton Co. | 16,591 | 793,382 |
Nabors Industries Ltd.* | 4,854 | 294,249 |
National-Oilwell Varco, Inc.* | 5,400 | 256,716 |
Noble Corp. | 4,395 | 270,336 |
Rowan Companies, Inc. | 4,682 | 139,102 |
Schlumberger Ltd. | 19,909 | 1,511,889 |
Transocean, Inc.* | 10,383 | 560,371 |
| 4,769,184 |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 7.4% |
Amerada Hess Corp. | 2,750 | 292,902 |
Anadarko Petroleum Corp. | 7,686 | 631,405 |
Apache Corp. | 11,141 | 719,709 |
Ashland, Inc. | 2,808 | 201,811 |
Burlington Resources, Inc. | 14,040 | 775,570 |
ChevronTexaco Corp. | 71,402 | 3,992,800 |
ConocoPhillips | 46,770 | 2,688,807 |
Devon Energy Corp. | 17,192 | 871,291 |
El Paso Corp. | 20,868 | 240,399 |
EOG Resources, Inc. | 7,657 | 434,918 |
ExxonMobil Corp. | 217,987 | 12,527,713 |
Kerr-McGee Corp. | 3,534 | 269,680 |
Kinder Morgan, Inc. | 4,422 | 367,910 |
Marathon Oil Corp. | 12,690 | 677,265 |
Occidental Petroleum Corp. | 14,244 | 1,095,791 |
Sunoco, Inc. | 2,608 | 296,477 |
Unocal Corp. | 9,798 | 637,360 |
Valero Energy Corp. | 8,486 | 671,327 |
Williams Companies, Inc. | 18,464 | 350,816 |
XTO Energy, Inc. | 11,208 | 380,960 |
| 28,124,911 |
Financials 20.1% |
Banks 6.4% |
AmSouth Bancorp. | 11,428 | 297,128 |
Bank of America Corp. | 137,809 | 6,285,468 |
BB&T Corp. | 17,734 | 708,828 |
Comerica, Inc. | 5,437 | 314,259 |
Compass Bancshares, Inc. | 3,700 | 166,500 |
Fifth Third Bancorp | 19,064 | 785,627 |
First Horizon National Corp. | 3,998 | 168,716 |
Golden West Financial Corp. | 9,287 | 597,897 |
Huntington Bancshares, Inc. | 7,510 | 181,291 |
KeyCorp | 13,129 | 435,226 |
M&T Bank Corp. | 3,150 | 331,254 |
Marshall & Ilsley Corp. | 6,654 | 295,770 |
National City Corp. | 21,876 | 746,409 |
North Fork Bancorp., Inc. | 15,196 | 426,856 |
PNC Financial Services Group | 10,626 | 578,692 |
Regions Financial Corp. | 15,007 | 508,437 |
Sovereign Bancorp, Inc. | 11,167 | 249,471 |
SunTrust Banks, Inc. | 12,371 | 893,681 |
Synovus Financial Corp. | 10,053 | 288,220 |
US Bancorp. | 65,384 | 1,909,213 |
Wachovia Corp. | 55,276 | 2,741,690 |
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Washington Mutual, Inc. | 31,189 | 1,269,080 |
Wells Fargo & Co. | 57,224 | 3,523,854 |
Zions Bancorp. | 3,811 | 280,223 |
| 23,983,790 |
Capital Markets 2.7% |
Bank of New York Co., Inc. | 28,584 | 822,647 |
Bear Stearns Companies, Inc. | 3,758 | 390,606 |
Charles Schwab Corp. | 36,989 | 417,236 |
E*TRADE Financial Corp.* | 12,000 | 167,880 |
Federated Investors, Inc. "B" | 3,500 | 105,035 |
Franklin Resources, Inc. | 7,352 | 565,957 |
Janus Capital Group, Inc. | 7,671 | 115,372 |
Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc. | 8,999 | 893,421 |
Mellon Financial Corp. | 13,675 | 392,336 |
Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. | 32,772 | 1,802,788 |
Morgan Stanley | 37,440 | 1,964,477 |
Northern Trust Corp. | 7,049 | 321,364 |
State Street Corp. | 12,365 | 596,611 |
T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. | 4,560 | 285,456 |
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. | 14,933 | 1,523,465 |
| 10,364,651 |
Consumer Finance 1.3% |
American Express Co. | 41,025 | 2,183,761 |
Capital One Financial Corp. | 8,037 | 643,040 |
MBNA Corp. | 45,052 | 1,178,560 |
Providian Financial Corp.* | 9,516 | 167,767 |
SLM Corp. | 15,078 | 765,963 |
| 4,939,091 |
Diversified Financial Services 4.8% |
CIT Group, Inc. | 7,824 | 336,197 |
Citigroup, Inc. | 177,957 | 8,226,952 |
Countrywide Financial Corp. | 19,040 | 735,134 |
Fannie Mae | 33,150 | 1,935,960 |
Freddie Mac | 24,163 | 1,576,153 |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 120,418 | 4,253,164 |
MGIC Investment Corp. | 3,142 | 204,921 |
Moody's Corp. | 8,952 | 402,482 |
Principal Financial Group, Inc. | 9,611 | 402,701 |
| 18,073,664 |
Insurance 4.3% |
ACE Ltd. | 9,176 | 411,544 |
AFLAC, Inc. | 16,237 | 702,737 |
Allstate Corp. | 24,156 | 1,443,321 |
Ambac Financial Group, Inc. | 4,228 | 294,945 |
American International Group, Inc. | 88,592 | 5,147,195 |
Aon Corp. | 10,283 | 257,486 |
Chubb Corp. | 7,185 | 615,108 |
Cincinnati Financial Corp. | 5,401 | 213,664 |
Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. | 10,683 | 798,875 |
Jefferson-Pilot Corp. | 4,408 | 222,251 |
Lincoln National Corp. | 5,638 | 264,535 |
Loews Corp. | 5,090 | 394,475 |
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. | 17,113 | 474,030 |
MBIA, Inc. | 5,464 | 324,070 |
MetLife, Inc. | 26,432 | 1,187,854 |
Progressive Corp. | 6,464 | 638,708 |
Prudential Financial, Inc. | 18,763 | 1,231,979 |
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Safeco Corp. | 4,118 | 223,772 |
The St. Paul Travelers Companies, Inc. | 21,615 | 854,441 |
Torchmark Corp. | 3,510 | 183,222 |
UnumProvident Corp. | 9,316 | 170,669 |
XL Capital Ltd. "A" | 4,777 | 355,504 |
| 16,410,385 |
Real Estate 0.6% |
Apartment Investment & Management Co. "A" (REIT) | 3,100 | 126,852 |
Archstone-Smith Trust (REIT) | 6,100 | 235,582 |
Equity Office Properties Trust (REIT) | 15,220 | 503,782 |
Equity Residential (REIT) | 9,130 | 336,167 |
Plum Creek Timber Co., Inc. (REIT) | 5,800 | 210,540 |
ProLogis (REIT) | 5,700 | 229,368 |
Simon Property Group, Inc. (REIT) | 8,341 | 604,639 |
| 2,246,930 |
Health Care 13.2% |
Biotechnology 1.2% |
Amgen, Inc.* | 43,308 | 2,618,402 |
Applera Corp. — Applied Biosystems Group | 6,329 | 124,492 |
Biogen Idec, Inc.* | 10,970 | 377,917 |
Chiron Corp.* | 4,760 | 166,076 |
Genzyme Corp.* | 9,003 | 540,990 |
Gilead Sciences, Inc.* | 14,178 | 623,690 |
MedImmune, Inc.* | 9,575 | 255,844 |
| 4,707,411 |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies 2.2% |
Bausch & Lomb, Inc. | 1,736 | 144,088 |
Baxter International, Inc. | 20,803 | 771,791 |
Becton, Dickinson & Co. | 8,178 | 429,100 |
Biomet, Inc. | 9,418 | 326,240 |
Boston Scientific Corp.* | 26,965 | 728,055 |
C.R. Bard, Inc. | 3,398 | 226,001 |
Fisher Scientific International, Inc.* | 3,808 | 247,139 |
Guidant Corp. | 10,586 | 712,438 |
Hospira, Inc.* | 5,040 | 196,560 |
Medtronic, Inc. | 42,225 | 2,186,833 |
Millipore Corp.* | 1,615 | 91,619 |
PerkinElmer, Inc. | 4,136 | 78,170 |
St. Jude Medical, Inc.* | 11,644 | 507,795 |
Stryker Corp. | 13,480 | 641,109 |
Thermo Electron Corp.* | 5,205 | 139,858 |
Waters Corp.* | 3,900 | 144,963 |
Zimmer Holdings, Inc.* | 8,820 | 671,819 |
| 8,243,578 |
Health Care Providers & Services 2.7% |
Aetna, Inc. | 9,736 | 806,336 |
AmerisourceBergen Corp. | 3,807 | 263,254 |
Cardinal Health, Inc. | 14,351 | 826,331 |
Caremark Rx, Inc.* | 16,277 | 724,652 |
CIGNA Corp. | 4,835 | 517,490 |
Express Scripts, Inc.* | 5,934 | 296,581 |
HCA, Inc. | 14,700 | 833,049 |
Health Management Associates, Inc. "A" | 7,902 | 206,874 |
Humana, Inc.* | 5,175 | 205,655 |
IMS Health, Inc. | 7,530 | 186,518 |
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Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings* | 4,391 | 219,111 |
Manor Care, Inc. | 2,838 | 112,754 |
McKesson Corp. | 10,790 | 483,284 |
Medco Health Solutions, Inc.* | 9,898 | 528,157 |
Quest Diagnostics, Inc. | 5,972 | 318,128 |
Tenet Healthcare Corp.* | 15,150 | 185,436 |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | 43,608 | 2,273,721 |
WellPoint, Inc.* | 20,460 | 1,424,834 |
| 10,412,165 |
Pharmaceuticals 7.1% |
Abbott Laboratories | 54,282 | 2,660,361 |
Allergan, Inc. | 4,262 | 363,293 |
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | 68,416 | 1,709,032 |
Eli Lilly & Co. | 39,437 | 2,197,035 |
Forest Laboratories, Inc.* | 11,495 | 446,581 |
Johnson & Johnson | 101,116 | 6,572,540 |
King Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | 7,865 | 81,953 |
Merck & Co., Inc. | 74,897 | 2,306,827 |
Mylan Laboratories, Inc. | 8,736 | 168,080 |
Pfizer, Inc. | 254,646 | 7,023,137 |
Schering-Plough Corp. | 51,850 | 988,261 |
Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | 3,555 | 105,086 |
Wyeth | 46,576 | 2,072,632 |
| 26,694,818 |
Industrials 11.1% |
Aerospace & Defense 2.3% |
Boeing Co. | 28,808 | 1,901,328 |
General Dynamics Corp. | 7,267 | 796,027 |
Goodrich Corp. | 3,861 | 158,147 |
Honeywell International, Inc. | 30,172 | 1,105,200 |
L-3 Communications Holdings, Inc. | 3,700 | 283,346 |
Lockheed Martin Corp. | 14,493 | 940,161 |
Northrop Grumman Corp. | 11,589 | 640,292 |
Raytheon Co. | 14,596 | 570,996 |
Rockwell Collins, Inc. | 5,731 | 273,254 |
United Technologies Corp. | 35,600 | 1,828,060 |
| 8,496,811 |
Air Freight & Logistics 1.0% |
FedEx Corp. | 9,805 | 794,303 |
Ryder System, Inc. | 2,052 | 75,103 |
United Parcel Service, Inc. "B" | 39,086 | 2,703,188 |
| 3,572,594 |
Airlines 0.1% |
Delta Air Lines, Inc.* (e) | 4,521 | 16,999 |
Southwest Airlines Co. | 25,370 | 353,404 |
| 370,403 |
Building Products 0.2% |
American Standard Companies, Inc. | 5,864 | 245,819 |
Masco Corp. | 16,265 | 516,576 |
| 762,395 |
Commercial Services & Supplies 0.7% |
Allied Waste Industries, Inc.* | 9,175 | 72,758 |
Avery Dennison Corp. | 3,286 | 174,026 |
Cendant Corp. | 34,592 | 773,823 |
Cintas Corp. | 5,142 | 198,481 |
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Equifax, Inc. | 4,391 | 156,803 |
Monster Worldwide, Inc.* | 3,866 | 110,877 |
Pitney Bowes, Inc. | 7,446 | 324,273 |
R.R. Donnelley & Sons Co. | 6,929 | 239,120 |
Robert Half International, Inc. | 5,200 | 129,844 |
Waste Management, Inc. | 19,672 | 557,504 |
| 2,737,509 |
Construction & Engineering 0.1% |
Fluor Corp. | 2,725 | 156,933 |
Electrical Equipment 0.4% |
American Power Conversion Corp. | 7,014 | 165,460 |
Cooper Industries Ltd. "A" | 2,964 | 189,400 |
Emerson Electric Co. | 14,452 | 905,129 |
Rockwell Automation, Inc. | 5,647 | 275,065 |
| 1,535,054 |
Industrial Conglomerates 4.4% |
3M Co. | 25,936 | 1,875,173 |
General Electric Co. | 361,832 | 12,537,479 |
Textron, Inc. | 4,341 | 329,265 |
Tyco International Ltd. | 68,047 | 1,986,972 |
| 16,728,889 |
Machinery 1.4% |
Caterpillar, Inc. | 11,318 | 1,078,719 |
Cummins, Inc. | 1,778 | 132,657 |
Danaher Corp. | 10,165 | 532,036 |
Deere & Co. | 8,512 | 557,451 |
Dover Corp. | 6,602 | 240,181 |
Eaton Corp. | 5,905 | 353,709 |
Illinois Tool Works, Inc. | 10,047 | 800,545 |
Ingersoll-Rand Co. "A" | 6,361 | 453,857 |
ITT Industries, Inc. | 2,997 | 292,597 |
Navistar International Corp.* | 2,871 | 91,872 |
PACCAR, Inc. | 6,409 | 435,812 |
Pall Corp. | 3,953 | 120,013 |
Parker-Hannifin Corp. | 3,879 | 240,537 |
| 5,329,986 |
Road & Rail 0.5% |
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp. | 13,738 | 646,785 |
CSX Corp. | 6,974 | 297,511 |
Norfolk Southern Corp. | 12,786 | 395,854 |
Union Pacific Corp. | 9,681 | 627,329 |
| 1,967,479 |
Trading Companies & Distributors 0.0% |
W.W. Grainger, Inc. | 2,809 | 153,905 |
Information Technology 15.1% |
Communications Equipment 2.6% |
ADC Telecommunications, Inc.* | 3,730 | 81,202 |
Andrew Corp.* | 5,280 | 67,373 |
Avaya, Inc.* | 14,862 | 123,652 |
CIENA Corp.* | 23,960 | 50,076 |
Cisco Systems, Inc.* | 219,995 | 4,204,104 |
Comverse Technologies, Inc.* | 7,708 | 182,294 |
Corning, Inc.* | 49,673 | 825,565 |
JDS Uniphase Corp.* | 46,876 | 71,252 |
Lucent Technologies, Inc.* | 149,525 | 435,118 |
Motorola, Inc. | 85,899 | 1,568,516 |
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QUALCOMM, Inc. | 55,620 | 1,836,016 |
Scientific-Atlanta, Inc. | 4,977 | 165,585 |
Tellabs, Inc.* | 18,216 | 158,479 |
| 9,769,232 |
Computers & Peripherals 3.6% |
Apple Computer, Inc.* | 27,562 | 1,014,557 |
Dell, Inc.* | 85,109 | 3,362,657 |
EMC Corp.* | 84,167 | 1,153,930 |
Gateway, Inc.* | 9,677 | 31,934 |
Hewlett-Packard Co. | 100,601 | 2,365,130 |
International Business Machines Corp. | 55,547 | 4,121,587 |
Lexmark International, Inc. "A"* | 4,068 | 263,728 |
NCR Corp.* | 6,051 | 212,511 |
Network Appliance, Inc.* | 13,184 | 372,712 |
QLogic Corp.* | 3,609 | 111,410 |
Sun Microsystems, Inc.* | 120,481 | 449,394 |
| 13,459,550 |
Electronic Equipment & Instruments 0.3% |
Agilent Technologies, Inc.* | 13,979 | 321,797 |
Jabil Circuit, Inc.* | 6,047 | 185,824 |
Molex, Inc. | 5,417 | 141,059 |
Sanmina-SCI Corp.* | 21,017 | 114,963 |
Solectron Corp.* | 31,507 | 119,412 |
Symbol Technologies, Inc. | 7,650 | 75,505 |
Tektronix, Inc. | 2,824 | 65,714 |
| 1,024,274 |
Internet Software & Services 0.4% |
Yahoo!, Inc.* | 45,388 | 1,572,694 |
IT Consulting & Services 1.1% |
Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. "A"* | 4,073 | 208,130 |
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. | 20,108 | 843,933 |
Computer Sciences Corp.* | 6,144 | 268,493 |
Convergys Corp.* | 4,572 | 65,014 |
Electronic Data Systems Corp. | 16,591 | 319,377 |
First Data Corp. | 28,493 | 1,143,709 |
Fiserv, Inc.* | 7,441 | 319,591 |
Paychex, Inc. | 13,311 | 433,140 |
Sabre Holdings Corp. | 4,262 | 85,027 |
SunGard Data Systems, Inc.* | 10,578 | 372,028 |
Unisys Corp.* | 10,880 | 68,870 |
| 4,127,312 |
Office Electronics 0.1% |
Xerox Corp.* | 31,088 | 428,704 |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 3.2% |
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.* | 14,660 | 254,204 |
Altera Corp.* | 14,086 | 279,185 |
Analog Devices, Inc. | 12,035 | 449,026 |
Applied Materials, Inc. | 55,230 | 893,621 |
Applied Micro Circuits Corp.* | 10,100 | 25,856 |
Broadcom Corp. "A"* | 9,325 | 331,131 |
Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. "B"* | 12,655 | 268,033 |
Intel Corp. | 211,645 | 5,515,469 |
KLA-Tencor Corp. | 7,345 | 320,976 |
Linear Technology Corp. | 11,514 | 422,449 |
LSI Logic Corp.* | 12,513 | 106,235 |
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Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. | 11,601 | 443,274 |
Micron Technology, Inc.* | 19,881 | 202,985 |
National Semiconductor Corp. | 11,526 | 253,918 |
Novellus Systems, Inc.* | 5,714 | 141,193 |
NVIDIA Corp.* | 6,407 | 171,195 |
PMC-Sierra, Inc.* | 8,286 | 77,308 |
Teradyne, Inc.* | 6,304 | 75,459 |
Texas Instruments, Inc. | 57,688 | 1,619,302 |
Xilinx, Inc. | 12,946 | 330,123 |
| 12,180,942 |
Software 3.8% |
Adobe Systems, Inc. | 15,810 | 452,482 |
Autodesk, Inc. | 8,448 | 290,358 |
BMC Software, Inc.* | 7,206 | 129,348 |
Citrix Systems, Inc.* | 6,698 | 145,079 |
Computer Associates International, Inc. | 17,309 | 475,651 |
Compuware Corp.* | 12,246 | 88,049 |
Electronic Arts, Inc.* | 10,658 | 603,349 |
Intuit, Inc.* | 6,985 | 315,093 |
Mercury Interactive Corp.* | 3,341 | 128,161 |
Microsoft Corp. | 345,301 | 8,577,277 |
Novell, Inc.* | 15,436 | 95,703 |
Oracle Corp.* | 156,178 | 2,061,550 |
Parametric Technology Corp.* | 7,591 | 48,430 |
Siebel Systems, Inc.* | 19,597 | 174,413 |
Symantec Corp.* | 23,409 | 508,912 |
VERITAS Software Corp.* | 13,704 | 334,378 |
| 14,428,233 |
Materials 2.9% |
Chemicals 1.6% |
Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. | 7,339 | 442,542 |
Dow Chemical Co. | 33,345 | 1,484,853 |
E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co. | 35,067 | 1,508,232 |
Eastman Chemical Co. | 2,730 | 150,559 |
Ecolab, Inc. | 7,066 | 228,656 |
Engelhard Corp. | 4,000 | 114,200 |
Great Lakes Chemical Corp. | 1,658 | 52,177 |
Hercules, Inc.* | 3,707 | 52,454 |
International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. | 2,843 | 102,973 |
Monsanto Co. | 8,637 | 543,008 |
PPG Industries, Inc. | 6,650 | 417,354 |
Praxair, Inc. | 10,385 | 483,941 |
Rohm & Haas Co. | 6,352 | 294,352 |
Sigma-Aldrich Corp. | 2,220 | 124,409 |
| 5,999,710 |
Construction Materials 0.1% |
Vulcan Materials Co. | 3,325 | 216,092 |
Containers & Packaging 0.2% |
Ball Corp. | 3,536 | 127,155 |
Bemis Co., Inc. | 3,472 | 92,147 |
Pactiv Corp.* | 4,819 | 103,994 |
Sealed Air Corp.* | 2,695 | 134,184 |
Temple-Inland, Inc. | 3,736 | 138,792 |
| 596,272 |
| Shares
| Value ($) |
| |
Metals & Mining 0.6% |
Alcoa, Inc. | 30,105 | 786,644 |
Allegheny Technologies, Inc. | 3,767 | 83,100 |
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc. "B" | 5,796 | 217,002 |
Newmont Mining Corp. | 15,332 | 598,408 |
Nucor Corp. | 5,165 | 235,627 |
Phelps Dodge Corp. | 3,600 | 333,000 |
United States Steel Corp. | 4,359 | 149,819 |
| 2,403,600 |
Paper & Forest Products 0.4% |
Georgia-Pacific Corp. | 8,378 | 266,421 |
International Paper Co. | 16,810 | 507,830 |
Louisiana-Pacific Corp. | 3,573 | 87,824 |
MeadWestvaco Corp. | 5,921 | 166,025 |
Weyerhaeuser Co. | 8,945 | 569,349 |
| 1,597,449 |
Telecommunication Services 3.1% |
Diversified Telecommunication Services 2.8% |
ALLTEL Corp. | 11,208 | 698,034 |
AT&T Corp. | 29,196 | 555,892 |
BellSouth Corp. | 64,641 | 1,717,511 |
CenturyTel, Inc. | 4,369 | 151,298 |
Citizens Communications Co. | 10,890 | 146,362 |
Qwest Communications International, Inc.* | 54,249 | 201,264 |
SBC Communications, Inc. | 113,642 | 2,698,998 |
Sprint Corp. | 49,292 | 1,236,736 |
Verizon Communications, Inc. | 93,499 | 3,230,390 |
| 10,636,485 |
Wireless Telecommunication Services 0.3% |
Nextel Communications, Inc. "A"* | 39,580 | 1,278,830 |
Utilities 3.4% |
Electric Utilities 2.3% |
Allegheny Energy, Inc.* | 4,710 | 118,786 |
Ameren Corp. | 6,269 | 346,676 |
American Electric Power Co. | 14,176 | 522,669 |
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. | 10,121 | 133,698 |
Cinergy Corp. | 5,749 | 257,670 |
Consolidated Edison, Inc. | 7,722 | 361,698 |
DTE Energy Co. | 5,657 | 264,578 |
Edison International | 12,267 | 497,427 |
Entergy Corp. | 8,056 | 608,631 |
Exelon Corp. | 23,692 | 1,216,110 |
FirstEnergy Corp. | 10,770 | 518,145 |
FPL Group, Inc. | 12,784 | 537,695 |
PG&E Corp. | 13,449 | 504,875 |
Pinnacle West Capital Corp. | 3,008 | 133,706 |
PPL Corp. | 6,104 | 362,455 |
Progress Energy, Inc. | 7,923 | 358,437 |
| Shares
| Value ($) |
| |
Southern Co. | 27,104 | 939,696 |
TECO Energy, Inc. | 5,400 | 102,114 |
TXU Corp. | 7,856 | 652,755 |
Xcel Energy, Inc. | 12,942 | 252,628 |
| 8,690,449 |
Gas Utilities 0.1% |
KeySpan Corp. | 5,214 | 212,210 |
Nicor, Inc. | 1,484 | 61,096 |
NiSource, Inc. | 8,800 | 217,624 |
Peoples Energy Corp. | 1,128 | 49,023 |
| 539,953 |
Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders 0.5% |
AES Corp.* | 20,948 | 343,128 |
Calpine Corp.* (e) | 23,001 | 78,203 |
Constellation Energy Group | 5,710 | 329,410 |
Duke Energy Corp. | 33,687 | 1,001,515 |
Dynegy, Inc. "A"* | 11,537 | 56,070 |
| 1,808,326 |
Multi-Utilities 0.5% |
CMS Energy Corp.* | 6,256 | 94,215 |
Dominion Resources, Inc. | 12,401 | 910,108 |
Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc. | 8,875 | 539,778 |
Sempra Energy | 7,877 | 325,399 |
| 1,869,500 |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $321,886,465) | 374,271,816 |
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| Principal Amount ($) | Value ($) |
| |
US Government Backed 0.2% |
US Treasury Bills, 2.869%**, 7/14/2005 (c) (Cost $594,397) | 595,000 | 594,397 |
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| Shares | Value ($) |
| |
Securities Lending Collateral 0.2% |
Scudder Daily Assets Fund Institutional, 3.19% (d) (f) (Cost $654,625) | 654,625 | 654,625 |
|
Cash Equivalents 0.8% |
Scudder Cash Management QP Trust, 3.14% (b) (Cost $3,130,093) | 3,130,093 | 3,130,093 |
| % of Net Assets | Value ($) |
| |
Total Investment Portfolio (Cost $326,265,580) (a) | 100.2 | 378,650,929 |
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net | (0.2) | (704,759) |
Net Assets | 100.0 | 377,946,170 |
Notes to SVS Index 500 Portfolio of Investments |
* Non-income producing security.
** Annualized yield at time of purchase; not a coupon rate.
(a) The cost for federal income tax purposes was $350,648,130. At June 30, 2005, net unrealized appreciation for all securities based on tax cost was $28,002,799. This consisted of aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all securities in which there was an excess of value over tax cost of $66,754,440 and aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all securities in which there was an excess of tax cost over value of $38,751,641.
(b) Scudder Cash Management QP Trust is managed by Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc. The rate shown is the annualized seven-day yield at period end.
(c) At June 30, 2005, this security, in part or in whole, has been segregated to cover initial margin requirements for open futures contracts.
(d) Scudder 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.
(e) All or a portion of these securities were on loan (see Notes to Financial Statements). The value of all securities loaned at June 30, 2005 amounted to $635,116, which is 0.2% of net assets.
(f) Represents collateral held in connection with securities lending.
REIT: Real Estate Investment Trust
At June 30, 2005, open futures contracts purchased were as follows:
Futures | Expiration Date | Contracts | Aggregated Face Value ($) | Value ($) | Net Unrealized Depreciation ($) |
S&P 500 Index | 9/15/2005 | 6 | 1,807,611 | 1,793,250 | (14,361) |
S&P Mini 500 Index | 9/16/2005 | 41 | 2,469,450 | 2,450,775 | (18,675) |
Total net unrealized depreciation | (33,036) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Assets and Liabilities as of June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) |
Assets |
Investments: Investments in securities, at value (cost $322,480,862) — including $635,116 of securities loaned | $ 374,866,211 |
Investment in Scudder Daily Assets Fund Institutional (cost $654,625)* | 654,625 |
Investment in Scudder Cash Management QP Trust (cost $3,130,093) | 3,130,093 |
Total investments in securities, at value (cost $326,265,580) | 378,650,929 |
Dividends receivable | 450,896 |
Interest receivable | 14,869 |
Receivable for Portfolio shares sold | 3,857 |
Other assets | 5,992 |
Total assets | 379,126,543 |
Liabilities |
Payable upon return of securities loaned | 654,625 |
Payable for Portfolio shares redeemed | 340,807 |
Payable for daily variation margin on open futures contracts | 26,270 |
Accrued management fee | 54,853 |
Other accrued expenses and payables | 103,818 |
Total liabilities | 1,180,373 |
Net assets, at value | $ 377,946,170 |
Net Assets |
Net assets consist of: Undistributed net investment income | 2,599,237 |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: Investments | 52,385,349 |
Futures | (33,036) |
Accumulated net realized gain (loss) | (51,273,311) |
Paid-in capital | 374,267,931 |
Net assets, at value | $ 377,946,170 |
Class A Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share ($309,789,704 ÷ 34,886,154 outstanding shares of beneficial interest, $.01 par value, unlimited number of shares authorized) | $ 8.88 |
Class B Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share ($68,156,466 ÷ 7,685,925 outstanding shares of beneficial interest, $.01 par value, unlimited number of shares authorized) | $ 8.87 |
* Represents collateral on securities loaned.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Operations for the six months ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) |
Investment Income |
Income: Dividends | $ 3,383,562 |
Interest | 7,691 |
Interest — Scudder Cash Management QP Trust | 46,785 |
Securities lending income, including income from Scudder Daily Assets Fund Institutional, net of borrower rebates | 6,510 |
Total Income | 3,444,548 |
Expenses: Management fee | 372,317 |
Custodian and accounting fees | 95,070 |
Distribution service fees (Class B) | 79,807 |
Record keeping fees (Class B) | 40,081 |
Auditing | 21,303 |
Legal | 10,301 |
Trustees' fees and expenses | 4,267 |
Reports to shareholders | 24,848 |
Registration fees | 100 |
Other | 23,753 |
Total expenses, before expense reductions | 671,847 |
Expense reductions | (15,403) |
Total expenses, after expense reductions | 656,444 |
Net investment income (loss) | 2,788,104 |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investment Transactions |
Net realized gain (loss) from: Investments | (5,431,772) |
Futures | 246,993 |
| (5,184,779) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period on: Investments | (258,863) |
Futures | (189,060) |
| (447,923) |
Net gain (loss) on investment transactions | (5,632,702) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | $ (2,844,598) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) | Year Ended December 31, 2004 |
Operations: Net investment income (loss) | $ 2,788,104 | $ 5,746,757 |
Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (5,184,779) | (10,636,563) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period on investment transactions | (447,923) | 41,959,033 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | (2,844,598) | 37,069,227 |
Distributions to shareholders from: Net investment income Class A | (4,988,162) | (3,148,196) |
Class B | (767,964) | (262,259) |
Portfolio share transactions: Class A Proceeds from shares sold | 26,773,925 | 58,800,030 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 4,988,162 | 3,148,196 |
Cost of shares redeemed | (47,402,468) | (65,809,853) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Class A share transactions | (15,640,381) | (3,861,627) |
Class B Proceeds from shares sold | 13,193,390 | 43,175,923 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 767,964 | 262,259 |
Cost of shares redeemed | (13,283,781) | (13,817,023) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Class B share transactions | 677,573 | 29,621,159 |
Increase (decrease) in net assets | (23,563,532) | 59,418,304 |
Net assets at beginning of period | 401,509,702 | 342,091,398 |
Net assets at end of period (including undistributed net investment income of $2,599,237 and $5,567,259, respectively) | $ 377,946,170 | $ 401,509,702 |
Other Information |
Class A Shares outstanding at beginning of period | 36,513,515 | 36,967,597 |
Shares sold | 3,073,500 | 6,987,566 |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | 568,775 | 375,232 |
Shares redeemed | (5,269,636) | (7,816,880) |
Net increase (decrease) in Portfolio shares | (1,627,361) | (454,082) |
Shares outstanding at end of period | 34,886,154 | 36,513,515 |
Class B Shares outstanding at beginning of period | 7,543,430 | 4,013,326 |
Shares sold | 1,517,768 | 5,136,505 |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | 87,667 | 31,296 |
Shares redeemed | (1,462,940) | (1,637,697) |
Net increase (decrease) in Portfolio shares | 142,495 | 3,530,104 |
Shares outstanding at end of period | 7,685,925 | 7,543,430 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Class A
Years Ended December 31, | 2005a | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000b |
Selected Per Share Data |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 9.12 | $ 8.35 | $ 6.61 | $ 8.55 | $ 9.78 | $ 10.96 |
Income (loss) from investment operations: Net investment income (loss)c | .07 | .14 | .09 | .09 | .08 | .10 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.16) | .72 | 1.73 | (1.99) | (1.26) | (1.18) |
Total from investment operations | (.09) | .86 | 1.82 | (1.90) | (1.18) | (1.08) |
Less distributions from: Net investment income | (.15) | (.09) | (.08) | (.04) | (.05) | (.05) |
Net realized gains on investment transactions | — | — | — | — | — | (.05) |
Total distributions | (.15) | (.09) | (.08) | (.04) | (.05) | (.10) |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 8.88 | $ 9.12 | $ 8.35 | $ 6.61 | $ 8.55 | $ 9.78 |
Total Return (%) | (.97)** | 10.38 | 27.93 | (22.34) | (12.05)d | (9.93)d |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data |
Net assets, end of period ($ millions) | 310 | 333 | 309 | 233 | 219 | 102 |
Ratio of expenses before expense reductions (%) | .30* | .41 | .49 | .48 | .65 | .88 |
Ratio of expenses after expense reductions (%) | .30* | .41 | .49 | .48 | .55 | .54 |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) (%) | 1.55* | 1.64 | 1.31 | 1.16 | .88 | .90 |
Portfolio turnover rate (%) | 14* | 13 | 8 | 6 | 13 | 20 |
a For the six months ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited).
b On June 18, 2001, the Portfolio implemented a 1 for 10 reverse stock split. Share information, for the periods prior to December 31, 2001, has been restated to reflect the effect of the split. Shareholders received 1 share for every 10 shares owned and net asset value per share increased correspondingly.
c Based on average shares outstanding during the period.
d Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced.
* Annualized ** Not annualized
Class B
Years Ended December 31, | 2005a | 2004 | 2003 | 2002b |
Selected Per Share Data |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 9.09 | $ 8.32 | $ 6.59 | $ 7.21 |
Income (loss) from investment operations: Net investment income (loss)c | .05 | .11 | .06 | .05 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.15) | .72 | 1.74 | (.67) |
Total from investment operations | (.10) | .83 | 1.80 | (.62) |
Less distributions from: Net investment income | (.12) | (.06) | (.07) | — |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 8.87 | $ 9.09 | $ 8.32 | $ 6.59 |
Total Return (%) | (1.12)d** | 9.98d | 27.57 | (8.60)** |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data |
Net assets, end of period ($ millions) | 68 | 69 | 33 | 1 |
Ratio of expenses before expense reductions (%) | .67* | .79 | .88 | .69* |
Ratio of expenses after expense reductions (%) | .63* | .78 | .88 | .69* |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) (%) | 1.22* | 1.28 | .92 | 1.42* |
Portfolio turnover rate (%) | 14* | 13 | 8 | 6 |
a For the six months ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited).
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 annualized
Information About Your Portfolio's Expenses |
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SVS INVESCO Dynamic Growth Portfolio
As an investor of the Portfolio, you incur two types of costs: ongoing expenses and transaction costs. Ongoing expenses include management fees, distribution and service (12b-1) fees and other Portfolio expenses. Examples of transaction costs include sales charges (loads), redemption fees and account maintenance fees, which are not shown in this section. The following tables are intended to help you understand your ongoing expenses (in dollars) of investing in the Portfolio and to help you compare these expenses with the ongoing expenses of investing in other mutual funds. In the most recent six-month period, the Portfolio limited these expenses; had it not done so, expenses would have been higher. The tables are based on an investment of $1,000 made at the beginning of the six-month period ended June 30, 2005.
The tables illustrate your Portfolio's expenses in two ways:
Actual Portfolio Return. This helps you estimate the actual dollar amount of ongoing expenses (but not transaction costs) paid on a $1,000 investment in the Portfolio using the Portfolio's actual return during the period. To estimate the expenses you paid over the period, simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the "Expenses Paid per $1,000" line under the share class you hold.
Hypothetical 5% Portfolio Return. This helps you to compare your Portfolio's ongoing expenses (but not transaction costs) with those of other mutual funds using the Portfolio's actual expense ratio and a hypothetical rate of return of 5% per year before expenses. Examples using a 5% hypothetical Portfolio return may be found in the shareholder reports of other mutual funds. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period.
Please note that the expenses shown in these tables are meant to highlight your ongoing expenses only and do not reflect any transaction costs. The "Expenses Paid per $1,000" line of the tables is useful in comparing ongoing expenses only and will not help you determine the relative total expense of owning different funds. If these transaction costs had been included, your costs would have been higher.
Expenses and Value of a $1,000 Investment for the six months ended June 30, 2005 |
Actual Portfolio Return | Class A | Class B |
Beginning Account Value 1/1/05 | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,000.00 |
Ending Account Value 6/30/05 | $ 1,013.00 | $ 1,012.00 |
Expenses Paid per $1,000* | $ 6.49 | $ 8.38 |
Hypothetical 5% Portfolio Return | Class A | Class B |
Beginning Account Value 1/1/05 | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,000.00 |
Ending Account Value 6/30/05 | $ 1,018.35 | $ 1,016.46 |
Expenses Paid per $1,000* | $ 6.51 | $ 8.40 |
* Expenses are equal to the Portfolio's annualized expense ratio for each share class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent six-month period, then divided by 365.
Annualized Expense Ratios | Class A | Class B |
Scudder Variable Series II — SVS INVESCO Dynamic Growth Portfolio | 1.30% | 1.68% |
For more information, please refer to the Portfolio's prospectus.
These tables do not 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.
Management Summary June 30, 2005 |
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SVS INVESCO Dynamic Growth Portfolio
For the first half of 2005, SVS INVESCO Dynamic Growth Portfolio slightly underperformed its benchmark, the Russell Midcap® Growth Index. Whereas the portfolio returned 1.30% (Class A shares, unadjusted for contract charges), the index returned 1.70%. During the six-month period, we concentrated positions in the information technology, health care and consumer discretionary sectors. In addition, we added to the portfolio's health care, consumer discretionary, information technology, energy and consumer staples holdings, while reducing exposure to industrials and financials.
During the period, the information technology sector was the largest contributor to the portfolio's performance relative to the Russell Midcap® Growth Index. Overweight positions in the telecommunications and energy sectors also contributed to relative performance. Health care was the largest detractor from performance, due mainly to stock selection in the health care equipment and supplies industry, which performed below expectations. Stock picks in the industrials sector also detracted from the portfolio's performance relative to the benchmark.
Effective August 1, 2005, Salomon Brothers Asset Management Inc. will become the subadvisor to the portfolio.
Paul J. Rasplicka
Lead Manager
INVESCO Institutional (N.A.), Inc., Subadvisor to the Portfolio
All performance shown is historical, assumes reinvestment of all dividend and capital gain distributions, 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 than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Please visit scudder.com for the product's most recent month-end performance. 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.
Portfolio returns during the period reflect a fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement. Without this waiver/reimbursement, returns would have been lower.
Risk Considerations
Stocks of medium-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. Additionally, the portfolio may also 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 Russell Midcap® Growth Index is an unmanaged index composed of common stocks of midcap companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values. Index returns assume reinvestment of 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 June 30, 2005, and may not come to pass. This information is subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions.
SVS INVESCO Dynamic Growth Portfolio
Asset Allocation (Excludes Securities Lending Collateral) | 6/30/05 | 12/31/04 |
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Common Stocks | 96% | 94% |
Cash Equivalents | 4% | 5% |
Exchange Traded Fund | — | 1% |
| 100% | 100% |
Sector Diversification (As a % of Common Stocks) | 6/30/05 | 12/31/04 |
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Consumer Discretionary | 23% | 21% |
Information Technology | 20% | 22% |
Health Care | 17% | 17% |
Energy | 10% | 6% |
Industrials | 10% | 16% |
Financials | 9% | 11% |
Telecommunication Services | 4% | 3% |
Consumer Staples | 4% | 1% |
Materials | 3% | 3% |
| 100% | 100% |
Asset allocation and sector diversification are subject to change.
For more complete details about the Portfolio's investment portfolio, see page 35. A quarterly Fact Sheet is available upon request. Information concerning portfolio holdings of the Portfolio as of month end will be posted to scudder.com on the 15th of the following month.
Following the Portfolio's fiscal first and third quarter-end, a complete portfolio holdings listing is filed with the SEC on Form N-Q. The form will be available on the SEC's Web site at www.sec.gov, and it also may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the SEC's Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling (800) SEC-0330.
Investment Portfolio June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) |
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SVS INVESCO Dynamic Growth Portfolio
| Shares
| Value ($) |
| |
Common Stocks 96.3% |
Consumer Discretionary 22.6% |
Diversified Consumer Services 1.1% |
Career Education Corp.* | 12,000 | 439,320 |
Hotels Restaurants & Leisure 4.8% |
Hilton Hotels Corp. | 29,500 | 703,575 |
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. | 11,000 | 644,270 |
Station Casinos, Inc. | 9,400 | 624,160 |
| 1,972,005 |
Household Durables 2.2% |
Fortune Brands, Inc. | 2,200 | 195,360 |
Harman International Industries, Inc. | 2,500 | 203,400 |
Pulte Homes, Inc. | 6,200 | 522,350 |
| 921,110 |
Media 1.5% |
Omnicom Group, Inc. | 5,100 | 407,286 |
Univision Communications, Inc. "A"* | 8,200 | 225,910 |
| 633,196 |
Multiline Retail 3.5% |
Dollar General Corp. (e) | 22,300 | 454,028 |
Kohl's Corp.* | 9,700 | 542,327 |
Nordstrom, Inc. | 6,900 | 468,993 |
| 1,465,348 |
Specialty Retail 6.6% |
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. "A" | 7,100 | 487,770 |
Advance Auto Parts, Inc.* | 6,600 | 426,030 |
Office Depot, Inc.* | 20,300 | 463,652 |
PETCO Animal Supplies, Inc.* | 13,500 | 395,820 |
Ross Stores, Inc. | 18,100 | 523,271 |
Staples, Inc. | 20,000 | 426,400 |
| 2,722,943 |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods 2.9% |
Coach, Inc.* | 17,000 | 570,690 |
Polo Ralph Lauren Corp. | 14,900 | 642,339 |
| 1,213,029 |
Consumer Staples 3.5% |
Beverages 0.8% |
Constellation Brands, Inc. "A"* | 11,600 | 342,200 |
Food & Staples Retailing 1.1% |
BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc.* | 7,400 | 240,426 |
Shoppers Drug Mart Corp. | 6,300 | 218,536 |
| 458,962 |
Food Products 0.5% |
TreeHouse Foods, Inc.* | 6,900 | 196,719 |
Household Products 1.1% |
Jarden Corp.* (e) | 8,400 | 452,928 |
| Shares
| Value ($) |
| |
Energy 9.5% |
Energy Equipment & Services 5.3% |
Grant Prideco, Inc.* | 13,400 | 354,430 |
Nabors Industries Ltd.* | 6,900 | 418,278 |
National-Oilwell Varco, Inc.* | 9,700 | 461,138 |
Noble Corp. | 7,500 | 461,325 |
Weatherford International Ltd.* | 8,500 | 492,830 |
| 2,188,001 |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 4.2% |
Murphy Oil Corp. | 9,900 | 517,077 |
Southwestern Energy Co.* | 4,500 | 211,410 |
Talisman Energy, Inc. | 13,400 | 503,438 |
Williams Companies, Inc. | 26,900 | 511,100 |
| 1,743,025 |
Financials 8.5% |
Banks 1.4% |
Hudson City Bancorp, Inc. | 28,800 | 328,608 |
Signature Bank* (e) | 9,400 | 229,360 |
| 557,968 |
Capital Markets 1.7% |
Legg Mason, Inc. | 5,450 | 567,399 |
T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. | 2,400 | 150,240 |
| 717,639 |
Diversified Financial Services 2.2% |
CapitalSource, Inc.* (e) | 23,700 | 465,231 |
Chicago Mercantile Exchange | 1,500 | 443,250 |
| 908,481 |
Real Estate 3.2% |
Aames Investment Corp. (REIT) | 34,900 | 339,228 |
CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc. "A"* | 12,800 | 561,408 |
KKR Financial Corp. (REIT)* | 17,400 | 435,000 |
| 1,335,636 |
Health Care 16.0% |
Biotechnology 3.0% |
Genzyme Corp.* | 6,800 | 408,612 |
Gilead Sciences, Inc.* | 8,300 | 365,117 |
Invitrogen Corp.* | 2,600 | 216,554 |
Martek Biosciences Corp.* (e) | 6,100 | 231,495 |
| 1,221,778 |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies 7.1% |
Biomet, Inc. | 11,900 | 412,216 |
Cooper Companies, Inc. (e) | 5,600 | 340,816 |
Gen-Probe, Inc.* | 2,900 | 105,067 |
INAMED Corp.* | 3,300 | 221,001 |
Kinetic Concepts, Inc.* | 6,800 | 408,000 |
Mentor Corp. (e) | 5,000 | 207,400 |
PerkinElmer, Inc. | 22,600 | 427,140 |
Varian Medical Systems, Inc.* | 11,700 | 436,761 |
Waters Corp.* | 10,300 | 382,851 |
| 2,941,252 |
| Shares
| Value ($) |
| |
Health Care Providers & Services 4.7% |
AMERIGROUP Corp.* | 4,000 | 160,800 |
Cerner Corp.* (e) | 3,100 | 210,707 |
CIGNA Corp. | 2,500 | 267,575 |
DaVita, Inc.* | 9,700 | 441,156 |
Express Scripts, Inc.* | 7,200 | 359,856 |
Henry Schein, Inc.* | 6,700 | 278,184 |
Triad Hospitals, Inc.* | 4,100 | 224,024 |
| 1,942,302 |
Pharmaceuticals 1.2% |
Medicis Pharmaceutical Corp. "A" | 7,100 | 225,283 |
MGI Pharma, Inc.* (e) | 13,200 | 287,232 |
| 512,515 |
Industrials 9.5% |
Aerospace & Defense 1.1% |
L-3 Communications Holdings, Inc. | 6,200 | 474,796 |
Air Freight & Logistics 0.9% |
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. | 6,700 | 389,940 |
Commercial Services & Supplies 3.2% |
ChoicePoint, Inc.* | 10,700 | 428,535 |
Corrections Corp. of America* | 15,500 | 608,375 |
Iron Mountain, Inc.* (e) | 8,600 | 266,772 |
| 1,303,682 |
Construction & Engineering 0.8% |
Chicago Bridge & Iron Co., NV (New York Shares) (ADR) | 15,200 | 347,472 |
Electrical Equipment 1.0% |
Cooper Industries Ltd. "A" | 6,200 | 396,180 |
Machinery 1.4% |
Ingersoll-Rand Co. "A" | 2,900 | 206,915 |
ITT Industries, Inc. | 3,600 | 351,468 |
| 558,383 |
Road & Rail 1.1% |
CSX Corp. | 5,400 | 230,364 |
Swift Transportation Co., Inc.* (e) | 9,400 | 218,926 |
| 449,290 |
Information Technology 19.8% |
Communications Equipment 4.0% |
ADC Telecommunications, Inc.* | 10,400 | 226,408 |
Avaya, Inc.* | 17,600 | 146,432 |
Comverse Technologies, Inc.* | 21,200 | 501,380 |
Corning, Inc.* | 25,600 | 425,472 |
Scientific-Atlanta, Inc. | 10,900 | 362,643 |
| 1,662,335 |
Computers & Peripherals 1.9% |
ATI Technologies, Inc.* | 13,000 | 154,050 |
PalmOne, Inc.* (e) | 8,400 | 250,068 |
QLogic Corp.* | 12,300 | 379,701 |
| 783,819 |
Electronic Equipment & Instruments 1.7% |
Amphenol Corp. "A" | 11,500 | 461,955 |
Cogent, Inc.* | 8,000 | 228,400 |
| 690,355 |
| Shares
| Value ($) |
| |
Internet Software & Services 1.2% |
Akamai Technologies, Inc.* (e) | 5,100 | 66,963 |
VeriSign, Inc.* | 15,100 | 434,276 |
| 501,239 |
IT Consulting & Services 2.3% |
Alliance Data Systems Corp.* | 14,200 | 575,952 |
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. "A"* | 8,200 | 386,466 |
| 962,418 |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 4.8% |
Altera Corp.* | 18,833 | 373,270 |
Analog Devices, Inc. | 5,400 | 201,474 |
Microchip Technology, Inc. | 17,750 | 525,755 |
National Semiconductor Corp. | 29,800 | 656,494 |
Tessera Technologies, Inc.* | 7,200 | 240,552 |
| 1,997,545 |
Software 3.9% |
Amdocs Ltd.* | 15,800 | 417,594 |
Autodesk, Inc. | 7,900 | 271,523 |
Mercury Interactive Corp.* | 8,000 | 306,880 |
MicroStrategy, Inc. "A"* (e) | 3,200 | 169,728 |
NAVTEQ Corp.* | 11,400 | 423,852 |
| 1,589,577 |
Materials 3.1% |
Chemicals |
Celanese Corp. "A"* (e) | 27,300 | 433,797 |
Lyondell Chemical Co. | 7,900 | 208,718 |
Praxair, Inc. | 5,300 | 246,980 |
Rohm & Haas Co. | 8,700 | 403,158 |
| 1,292,653 |
Telecommunication Services 3.8% |
Wireless Telecommunication Services |
American Tower Corp. "A"* (e) | 23,400 | 491,868 |
Nextel Partners, Inc. "A"* (e) | 25,800 | 649,386 |
SpectraSite, Inc.* | 6,000 | 446,580 |
| 1,587,834 |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $32,983,070) | 39,873,875 |
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Securities Lending Collateral 11.0% |
Scudder Daily Assets Fund Institutional, 3.19% (c) (d) (Cost $4,544,825) | 4,544,825 | 4,544,825 |
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Cash Equivalents 3.6% |
Scudder Cash Management QP Trust, 3.14% (b) (Cost $1,480,202) | 1,480,202 | 1,480,202 |
| % of Net Assets | Value ($) |
| |
Total Investment Portfolio (Cost $39,008,097) (a) | 110.9 | 45,898,902 |
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net | (10.9) | (4,512,848) |
Net Assets | 100.0 | 41,386,054 |
Notes to SVS INVESCO Dynamic Growth Portfolio of Investments |
* Non-income producing security.
(a) The cost for federal income tax purposes was $39,084,979. At June 30, 2005, net unrealized appreciation for all securities based on tax cost was $6,813,923. This consisted of aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all securities in which there was an excess of value over tax cost of $7,711,654 and aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all securities in which there was an excess of tax cost over value of $897,731.
(b) Scudder Cash Management QP Trust is managed by Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc. The rate shown is the annualized seven-day yield at period end.
(c) Scudder 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) All or a portion of these securities were on loan (see Notes to Financial Statements). The value of all securities loaned at June 30, 2005, amounted to $4,432,042, which is 11.0% of net assets.
REIT: Real Estate Investment Trust
ADR: American Depositary Receipt
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Assets and Liabilities as of June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) |
Assets |
Investments: Investments in securities, at value (cost $32,983,070) — including $4,432,042 of securities loaned | $ 39,873,875 |
Investment in Scudder Daily Assets Fund Institutional (cost $4,544,825)* | 4,544,825 |
Investment in Scudder Cash Management QP Trust (cost $1,480,202) | 1,480,202 |
Total investments in securities, at value (cost $39,008,097) | 45,898,902 |
Cash | 221,787 |
Foreign currency at value (cost $84) | 78 |
Receivable for investments sold | 776,447 |
Dividends receivable | 14,931 |
Interest receivable | 4,514 |
Foreign taxes recoverable | 125 |
Other assets | 766 |
Total assets | 46,917,550 |
Liabilities |
Payable for investments purchased | 898,200 |
Payable upon return of securities loaned | 4,544,825 |
Payable for Portfolio shares redeemed | 10,164 |
Accrued mangement fee | 32,281 |
Other accrued expenses and payables | 46,026 |
Total liabilities | 5,531,496 |
Net assets, at value | $ 41,386,054 |
Net Assets |
Net assets consist of: Accumulated net investment loss | (138,129) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: Investments | 6,890,805 |
Foreign currency related transactions | (4) |
Accumulated net realized gain (loss) | (488,542) |
Paid-in capital | 35,121,924 |
Net assets, at value | $ 41,386,054 |
Class A Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share ($34,172,858 ÷ 3,655,866 outstanding shares of beneficial interest, $.01 par value, unlimited number of shares authorized) | $ 9.35 |
Class B Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share ($7,213,196 ÷ 779,189 outstanding shares of beneficial interest, $.01 par value, unlimited number of shares authorized) | $ 9.26 |
* Represents collateral on securities loaned.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Operations for the six months ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) |
Investment Income |
Income: Dividends (net of foreign taxes withheld of $320) | $ 107,931 |
Interest | 84 |
Interest — Scudder Cash Management QP Trust | 28,659 |
Securities lending income, including income from Scudder Daily Assets Fund Institutional, net of borrower rebates | 1,929 |
Total Income | 138,603 |
Expenses: Management fee | 202,401 |
Custodian and accounting fees | 51,586 |
Distribution service fees (Class B) | 8,972 |
Record keeping fees (Class B) | 4,597 |
Auditing | 20,815 |
Legal | 9,010 |
Trustees' fees and expenses | 543 |
Reports to shareholders | 6,731 |
Other | 1,389 |
Total expenses, before expense reductions | 306,044 |
Expense reductions | (29,525) |
Total expenses, after expense reductions | 276,519 |
Net investment income (loss) | (137,916) |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investment Transactions |
Net realized gain (loss) from: Investments | 2,311,675 |
Foreign currency related transactions | (3,048) |
| 2,308,627 |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period on: Investments | (1,676,306) |
Foreign currency related transactions | (44) |
| (1,676,350) |
Net gain (loss) on investment transactions | 632,277 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | $ 494,361 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) | Year Ended December 31, 2004 |
Operations: Net investment income (loss) | $ (137,916) | $ (298,559) |
Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions | 2,308,627 | 4,643,201 |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investment transactions during the period | (1,676,350) | 85,672 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | 494,361 | 4,430,314 |
Portfolio share transactions: Class A Proceeds from shares sold | 1,452,830 | 4,190,288 |
Cost of shares redeemed | (2,613,644) | (7,454,938) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Class A share transactions | (1,160,814) | (3,264,650) |
Class B Proceeds from shares sold | 716,363 | 3,116,161 |
Cost of shares redeemed | (857,763) | (1,201,557) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Class B share transactions | (141,400) | 1,914,604 |
Increase (decrease) in net assets | (807,853) | 3,080,268 |
Net assets at beginning of period | 42,193,907 | 39,113,639 |
Net assets at end of period (including accumulated net investment loss of $138,129 and $213, respectively) | $ 41,386,054 | $ 42,193,907 |
Other Information |
Class A Shares outstanding at beginning of period | 3,784,410 | 4,185,184 |
Shares sold | 159,583 | 493,942 |
Shares redeemed | (288,127) | (894,716) |
Net increase (decrease) in Portfolio shares | (128,544) | (400,774) |
Shares outstanding at end of period | 3,655,866 | 3,784,410 |
Class B Shares outstanding at beginning of period | 793,650 | 562,802 |
Shares sold | 79,170 | 370,510 |
Shares redeemed | (93,631) | (139,662) |
Net increase (decrease) in Portfolio shares | (14,461) | 230,848 |
Shares outstanding at end of period | 779,189 | 793,650 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Class A
Years Ended December 31, | 2005a | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001b |
Selected Per Share Data |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 9.23 | $ 8.24 | $ 6.08 | $ 8.80 | $ 10.00 |
Income (loss) from investment operations: Net investment income (loss)c | (.03) | (.06) | (.06) | (.05) | (.02) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | .15 | 1.05 | 2.22 | (2.67) | (1.18) |
Total from investment operations | .12 | .99 | 2.16 | (2.72) | (1.20) |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 9.35 | $ 9.23 | $ 8.24 | $ 6.08 | $ 8.80 |
Total Return (%) | 1.30d** | 12.01d | 35.53d | (30.91) | (12.00)d** |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data |
Net assets, end of period ($ millions) | 34 | 35 | 34 | 25 | 23 |
Ratio of expenses before expense reductions (%) | 1.45* | 1.48 | 1.46 | 1.14 | 1.97* |
Ratio of expenses after expense reductions (%) | 1.30* | 1.30 | 1.30 | 1.14 | 1.30* |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) (%) | (.62)* | (.71) | (.85) | (.71) | (.40)* |
Portfolio turnover rate (%) | 127* | 133 | 115 | 79 | 40* |
a For the six months ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited).
b For the period from May 1, 2001 (commencement of operations) to December 31, 2001.
c Based on average shares outstanding during the period.
d Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced.
* Annualized
** Not annualized
Class B
Years Ended December 31, | 2005a | 2004 | 2003 | 2002b |
Selected Per Share Data |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 9.15 | $ 8.21 | $ 6.07 | $ 6.51 |
Income (loss) from investment operations: Net investment income (loss)c | (.04) | (.09) | (.09) | (.03) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | .15 | 1.03 | 2.23 | (.41) |
Total from investment operations | .11 | .94 | 2.14 | (.44) |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 9.26 | $ 9.15 | $ 8.21 | $ 6.07 |
Total Return (%) | 1.20d** | 11.45d | 35.26d | (6.76)** |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data |
Net assets, end of period ($ millions) | 7 | 7 | 5 | .1 |
Ratio of expenses before expense reductions (%) | 1.82* | 1.88 | 1.85 | 1.40* |
Ratio of expenses after expense reductions (%) | 1.68* | 1.70 | 1.69 | 1.40* |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) (%) | (1.00)* | (1.11) | (1.24) | (.82)* |
Portfolio turnover rate (%) | 127* | 133 | 115 | 79 |
a For the six months ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited).
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 annualized
Information About Your Portfolio's Expenses |
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SVS Janus Growth And Income Portfolio
As an investor of the Portfolio, you incur two types of costs: ongoing expenses and transaction costs. Ongoing expenses include management fees, distribution and service (12b-1) fees and other Portfolio expenses. Examples of transaction costs include sales charges (loads), redemption fees and account maintenance fees, which are not shown in this section. The following tables are intended to help you understand your ongoing expenses (in dollars) of investing in the Portfolio and to help you compare these expenses with the ongoing expenses of investing in other mutual funds. The tables are based on an investment of $1,000 made at the beginning of the six-month period ended June 30, 2005.
The tables illustrate your Portfolio's expenses in two ways:
Actual Portfolio Return. This helps you estimate the actual dollar amount of ongoing expenses (but not transaction costs) paid on a $1,000 investment in the Portfolio using the Portfolio's actual return during the period. To estimate the expenses you paid over the period, simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the "Expenses Paid per $1,000" line under the share class you hold.
Hypothetical 5% Portfolio Return. This helps you to compare your Portfolio's ongoing expenses (but not transaction costs) with those of other mutual funds using the Portfolio's actual expense ratio and a hypothetical rate of return of 5% per year before expenses. Examples using a 5% hypothetical Portfolio return may be found in the shareholder reports of other mutual funds. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period.
Please note that the expenses shown in these tables are meant to highlight your ongoing expenses only and do not reflect any transaction costs. The "Expenses Paid per $1,000" line of the tables is useful in comparing ongoing expenses only and will not help you determine the relative total expense of owning different funds. If these transaction costs had been included, your costs would have been higher.
Expenses and Value of a $1,000 Investment for the six months ended June 30, 2005 |
Actual Portfolio Return | Class A | Class B |
Beginning Account Value 1/1/05 | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,000.00 |
Ending Account Value 6/30/05 | $ 1,013.50 | $ 1,011.20 |
Expenses Paid per $1,000* | $ 4.94 | $ 6.78 |
Hypothetical 5% Portfolio Return | Class A | Class B |
Beginning Account Value 1/1/05 | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,000.00 |
Ending Account Value 6/30/05 | $ 1,019.89 | $ 1,018.05 |
Expenses Paid per $1,000* | $ 4.96 | $ 6.80 |
* Expenses are equal to the Portfolio's annualized expense ratio for each share class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent six-month period, then divided by 365.
Annualized Expense Ratios | Class A | Class B |
Scudder Variable Series II — SVS Janus Growth And Income Portfolio | .99% | 1.36% |
For more information, please refer to the Portfolio's prospectus.
These tables do not 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.
Management Summary June 30, 2005 |
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SVS Janus Growth And Income Portfolio
For the six months ended June 30, 2005, the portfolio gained 1.35% (Class A shares, unadjusted for contract charges) versus a -1.72% return for its benchmark, the Russell 1000 Growth Index.
Among exceptional individual performers during the semiannual period, Aetna, Inc., and UnitedHealth Group, Inc., continued to drive home strong results. I believe that we are in a robust health care product and services cycle, within which both Aetna and UnitedHealth are benefiting from their ability to provide a wide range of innovative, consumer-driven services, such as health savings accounts.
Our energy holdings also contributed nicely to performance. I believe that oil and energy prices will remain high this year and next year, due to the tight market. Our oil supply-and-demand model suggests that increased energy demand from worldwide economic growth may eat into OPEC's spare production capacity.
ExxonMobil Corp. has an enormous resource base totaling more than 72 billion barrels of oil, but more important, the company has established the best record of investment discipline among its peers, resulting in the strongest record of returns on invested capital. Likewise, EnCana Corp., the largest producer of natural gas in North America, has a vast land position in Canada, which enables the company to engage in a low-risk development strategy of its resources. Suncor Energy, Inc., is an investment in the potential of Canada's vast oil sands. Although oil sands are expensive to develop, they pose no exploration risk, and these assets should become increasingly attractive in a high-oil-price environment.
Select technology and consumer discretionary holdings negatively affected performance. Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) is one of the largest positions in the portfolio at approximately 3.5% of total assets. Following numerous conversations with information technology purchasing managers, industry consultants, sales partners and supply chain partners, I am confident that AMD's Opteron and Athlon 64 microprocessors are gaining acceptance in the marketplace. The stock was weak this period, as earnings fell short of expectations due to continued weakness in the flash memory business. From a valuation perspective, I believe that AMD offers significant upside once the company establishes sustainable profitability in its microprocessor business.
Another laggard during the period was Harman International Industries Inc., which owns a portfolio of well-known audio brands including Harman Kardon, JBL and Infinity. Harman is also the leading provider of infotainment systems for luxury cars. Our holding in Harman was a major contributor to performance last year, but the stock traded lower during the first half of 2005 because of fears that the company is losing its competitive edge in the infotainment segment. Our research suggests that this fear is unwarranted, and I remain enthusiastic about the near-term and long-term prospects for the company.
I believe that this difficult market environment will continue to favor strong stock-picking. I welcome this challenge, as I am supported by a talented and growing analyst pool. My strategy is to stay the course by owning what I believe are the best companies and opportunistically buying those that may have temporarily fallen out of favor.
Minyoung Sohn
Portfolio Manager, Janus Capital Management LLC, Subadvisor to the Portfolio
All performance shown is historical, assumes reinvestment of all dividend and capital gain distributions, 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 than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Please visit scudder.com for the product's most recent month-end performance. 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. The portfolio also invests in individual bonds whose yields and market values fluctuate so that your investment may be worth more or less than its original cost. Bond investments are subject to interest-rate risk such that when interest rates rise, the prices of the bonds, and thus the value of the bond fund, can decline and the investor can lose principal value. Please read this portfolio's prospectus for specific details regarding this product's investments and risk profile.
The Russell 1000 Growth Index is an unmanaged index composed of common stocks of larger US companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values. Index returns assume reinvestment of 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 June 30, 2005, and may not come to pass. This information is subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions.
SVS Janus Growth And Income Portfolio
Asset Allocation (Excludes Securities Lending Collateral) | 6/30/05 | 12/31/04 |
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Common Stocks | 96% | 95% |
Convertible Preferred Stocks | 2% | — |
Cash Equivalents | 1% | 2% |
Preferred Stocks | 1% | 3% |
| 100% | 100% |
Sector Diversification (Excludes Cash Equivalents and Securities Lending Collateral) | 6/30/05 | 12/31/04 |
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Information Technology | 24% | 24% |
Energy | 16% | 9% |
Consumer Discretionary | 16% | 18% |
Health Care | 15% | 15% |
Industrials | 11% | 14% |
Financials | 9% | 12% |
Consumer Staples | 9% | 8% |
| 100% | 100% |
Asset allocation and sector diversification are subject to change.
For more complete details about the Portfolio's investment portfolio, see page 46. A quarterly Fact Sheet is available upon request. Information concerning portfolio holdings of the Portfolio as of month-end will be posted to scudder.com on the 15th of the following month.
Following the Portfolio's fiscal first and third quarter-end, a complete portfolio holdings listing is filed with the SEC on Form N-Q. The form will be available on the SEC's Web site at www.sec.gov, and it also may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the SEC's Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling (800) SEC-0330.
Investment Portfolio June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) |
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SVS Janus Growth And Income Portfolio
| Shares
| Value ($) |
| |
Common Stocks 96.0% |
Consumer Discretionary 15.4% |
Hotels Restaurants & Leisure 1.1% |
Four Seasons Hotels Ltd. (e) | 32,680 | 2,160,148 |
Household Durables 1.5% |
Harman International Industries, Inc. | 21,230 | 1,727,273 |
NVR, Inc.* | 1,785 | 1,445,850 |
| 3,173,123 |
Leisure Equipment & Products 1.2% |
Marvel Enterprises, Inc.* (e) | 127,822 | 2,520,650 |
Media 7.1% |
British Sky Broadcasting Group PLC | 444,341 | 4,187,529 |
Clear Channel Communications, Inc. | 109,170 | 3,376,628 |
Comcast Corp. Special "A"* | 93,335 | 2,795,383 |
Lamar Advertising Co.* | 34,735 | 1,485,616 |
Time Warner, Inc.* | 164,625 | 2,750,884 |
| 14,596,040 |
Multiline Retail 1.2% |
Kohl's Corp.* | 43,015 | 2,404,969 |
Specialty Retail 3.3% |
Best Buy Co., Inc. | 58,830 | 4,032,796 |
PETsMART, Inc. | 89,260 | 2,709,041 |
| 6,741,837 |
Consumer Staples 8.4% |
Beverages 2.2% |
PepsiCo, Inc. | 84,067 | 4,533,733 |
Food Products 1.6% |
Dean Foods Co.* | 64,950 | 2,288,838 |
TreeHouse Foods, Inc.* | 31,375 | 894,501 |
| 3,183,339 |
Household Products 2.3% |
Procter & Gamble Co. | 90,710 | 4,784,953 |
Personal Products 1.2% |
Avon Products, Inc. | 62,805 | 2,377,169 |
Tobacco 1.1% |
Altria Group, Inc. | 35,300 | 2,282,498 |
Energy 15.5% |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels |
Amerada Hess Corp. | 25,365 | 2,701,626 |
Apache Corp. | 22,820 | 1,474,172 |
EnCana Corp. | 132,488 | 5,245,200 |
EOG Resources, Inc. | 24,575 | 1,395,860 |
ExxonMobil Corp. | 157,250 | 9,037,157 |
Kinder Morgan, Inc. | 27,420 | 2,281,344 |
Petro-Canada | 41,372 | 2,692,962 |
Suncor Energy, Inc. | 147,077 | 6,952,906 |
| 31,781,227 |
| Shares
| Value ($) |
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Financials 8.7% |
Banks 2.0% |
Fifth Third Bancorp (e) | 26,290 | 1,083,411 |
US Bancorp. | 103,887 | 3,033,500 |
| 4,116,911 |
Diversified Financial Services 6.7% |
Citigroup, Inc. | 159,708 | 7,383,301 |
Countrywide Financial Corp. | 60,594 | 2,339,534 |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 112,325 | 3,967,319 |
| 13,690,154 |
Health Care 14.6% |
Biotechnology 0.7% |
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.* (e) | 32,180 | 1,353,491 |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies 0.4% |
Align Technology, Inc.* (e) | 120,340 | 886,906 |
Health Care Providers & Services 8.5% |
Aetna, Inc. | 57,570 | 4,767,947 |
Caremark Rx, Inc.* | 108,365 | 4,824,410 |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | 149,090 | 7,773,553 |
| 17,365,910 |
Pharmaceuticals 5.0% |
Eli Lilly & Co. | 34,890 | 1,943,722 |
Roche Holding AG | 40,806 | 5,146,022 |
Sanofi-Aventis | 40,103 | 3,283,176 |
| 10,372,920 |
Industrials 10.1% |
Aerospace & Defense 1.0% |
Honeywell International, Inc. | 55,540 | 2,034,430 |
Electrical Equipment 1.7% |
Rockwell Automation, Inc. | 71,145 | 3,465,473 |
Industrial Conglomerates 6.4% |
General Electric Co. | 79,975 | 2,771,134 |
Smiths Group PLC | 127,661 | 2,099,412 |
Tyco International Ltd. | 283,555 | 8,279,806 |
| 13,150,352 |
Road & Rail 1.0% |
Canadian National Railway Co. | 33,677 | 1,941,479 |
Information Technology 23.3% |
Communications Equipment 2.6% |
Cisco Systems, Inc.* | 207,215 | 3,959,879 |
Nokia Oyj (ADR) | 86,150 | 1,433,536 |
| 5,393,415 |
Computers & Peripherals 2.8% |
Dell, Inc.* | 48,430 | 1,913,469 |
EMC Corp.* | 70,710 | 969,434 |
Hewlett-Packard Co. | 122,180 | 2,872,452 |
| 5,755,355 |
Electronic Equipment & Instruments 2.9% |
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (GDR), 144A | 25,065 | 5,996,801 |
| Shares
| Value ($) |
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Internet Software & Services 2.3% |
Yahoo!, Inc.* | 132,345 | 4,585,754 |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 8.4% |
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.* (e) | 421,735 | 7,312,885 |
Linear Technology Corp. | 75,475 | 2,769,178 |
Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. | 77,665 | 2,967,580 |
Texas Instruments, Inc. | 150,600 | 4,227,342 |
| 17,276,985 |
Software 4.3% |
Activision, Inc.* | 35,035 | 578,778 |
Electronic Arts, Inc.* | 70,480 | 3,989,873 |
Microsoft Corp. | 172,100 | 4,274,964 |
| 8,843,615 |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $157,382,299) | 196,769,637 |
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Preferred Stocks 0.9% |
Porsche AG (Cost $697,147) | 2,476 | 1,856,146 |
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Convertible Preferred Stocks 1.9% |
Amerada Hess Corp. 7.0% | 20,700 | 1,896,741 |
Morgan Stanley 14.3%, 144A | 40,655 | 1,006,618 |
XL Capital Ltd. 6.50% | 43,500 | 1,041,825 |
Total Convertible Preferred Stocks (Cost $3,217,215) | 3,945,184 |
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| Shares
| Value ($) |
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Securities Lending Collateral 6.9% |
Scudder Daily Assets Fund Institutional, 3.19% (c) (d) (Cost $14,154,764) | 14,154,764 | 14,154,764 |
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Cash Equivalents 1.1% |
Scudder Cash Management QP Trust, 3.14% (b) (Cost $2,258,412) | 2,258,412 | 2,258,412 |
| % of Net Assets | Value ($) |
| |
Total Investment Portfolio (Cost $177,709,837) (a) | 106.8 | 218,984,143 |
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net | (6.8) | (13,988,284) |
Net Assets | 100.0 | 204,995,859 |
Notes to SVS Janus Growth And Income Portfolio of Investments |
* Non-income producing security.
(a) The cost for federal income tax purposes was $178,853,454. At June 30, 2005, net unrealized appreciation for all securities based on tax cost was $40,130,689. This consisted of aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all securities in which there was an excess of value over tax cost of $44,597,828 and aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all securities in which there was an excess of tax cost over value of $4,467,139.
(b) Scudder Cash Management QP Trust is managed by Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc. The rate shown is the annualized seven-day yield at period end.
(c) Scudder 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) All or a portion of these securities were on loan (see Notes to Financial Statements). The value of all securities loaned at June 30, 2005 amounted to $13,762,100, which is 6.7% of net assets.
ADR: American Depositary Receipt
GDR: Global Depositary Receipt
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.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Assets and Liabilities as of June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) |
Assets |
Investments: Investments in securities, at value (cost $161,296,661) — including $13,762,100 of securities loaned | $ 202,570,967 |
Investment in Scudder Daily Assets Fund Institutional (cost $14,154,764)* | 14,154,764 |
Investment in Scudder Cash Management QP Trust (cost $2,258,412) | 2,258,412 |
Total investments in securities, at value (cost $177,709,837) | 218,984,143 |
Cash | 25,669 |
Foreign currency, at value (cost $359,497) | 344,277 |
Receivable for investments sold | 255,532 |
Dividends receivable | 211,542 |
Interest receivable | 9,540 |
Receivable for Portfolio shares sold | 9,597 |
Foreign taxes recoverable | 13,484 |
Unrealized appreciation on forward currency exchange contracts | 215,306 |
Other assets | 5,021 |
Total assets | 220,074,111 |
Liabilities |
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 740 |
Payable for investments purchased | 551,829 |
Payable for Portfolio shares redeemed | 184,425 |
Payable upon return of securities loaned | 14,154,764 |
Accrued management fee | 120,515 |
Other accrued expenses and payables | 65,979 |
Total liabilities | 15,078,252 |
Net assets, at value | $ 204,995,859 |
Net Assets |
Net assets consist of: Undistributed net investment income | 603,027 |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: Investments | 41,274,306 |
Foreign currency related transactions | 198,442 |
Accumulated net realized gain (loss) | (47,375,800) |
Paid-in capital | 210,295,884 |
Net assets, at value | $ 204,995,859 |
Class A Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share ($177,421,445 ÷ 17,764,230 outstanding shares of beneficial interest, $.01 par value, unlimited number of shares authorized) | $ 9.99 |
Class B Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share ($27,574,414 ÷ 2,776,161 outstanding shares of beneficial interest, $.01 par value, unlimited number of shares authorized) | $ 9.93 |
* Represents collateral on securities loaned.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Operations for the six months ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) |
Investment Income |
Income: Dividends (net of foreign taxes withheld of $51,693) | $ 1,390,925 |
Interest | 1,591 |
Interest — Scudder Cash Management QP Trust | 45,129 |
Securities lending income, including income from Scudder Daily Assets Fund Institutional, net of borrower rebates | 19,324 |
Total Income | 1,456,969 |
Expenses: Management fee | 897,716 |
Custodian and accounting fees | 45,750 |
Distribution service fees (Class B) | 33,296 |
Record keeping fees (Class B) | 16,950 |
Auditing | 20,996 |
Legal | 13,252 |
Trustees' fees and expenses | 2,183 |
Reports to shareholders | 16,346 |
Other | 7,050 |
Total expenses, before expense reductions | 1,053,539 |
Expense reductions | (965) |
Total expenses, after expense reductions | 1,052,574 |
Net investment income (loss) | 404,395 |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investment Transactions |
Net realized gain (loss) from: Investments | 3,798,694 |
Foreign currency related transactions | (122,339) |
| 3,676,355 |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period on: Investments | (2,048,663) |
Foreign currency related transactions | 494,096 |
| (1,554,567) |
Net gain (loss) on investment transactions | 2,121,788 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | $ 2,526,183 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) | Year Ended December 31, 2004 |
Operations: Net investment income (loss) | $ 404,395 | $ 601,236 |
Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions | 3,676,355 | 8,796,510 |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period on investment transactions | (1,554,567) | 12,728,179 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | 2,526,183 | 22,125,925 |
Distributions to shareholders from: Net investment income Class A | (419,512) | — |
Portfolio share transactions: Class A Proceeds from shares sold | 2,176,684 | 6,502,623 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 419,512 | — |
Cost of shares redeemed | (13,528,006) | (28,062,645) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Class A share transactions | (10,931,810) | (21,560,022) |
Class B Proceeds from shares sold | 1,759,680 | 11,312,331 |
Cost of shares redeemed | (1,610,021) | (1,739,333) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Class B share transactions | 149,659 | 9,572,998 |
Increase (decrease) in net assets | (8,675,480) | 10,138,901 |
Net assets at beginning of period | 213,671,339 | 203,532,438 |
Net assets at end of period (including undistributed net investment income of $603,027 and $618,144, respectively) | $ 204,995,859 | $ 213,671,339 |
Other Information |
Class A Shares outstanding at beginning of period | 18,888,001 | 21,296,089 |
Shares sold | 224,230 | 722,385 |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | 43,249 | — |
Shares redeemed | (1,391,250) | (3,130,473) |
Net increase (decrease) in Portfolio shares | (1,123,771) | (2,408,088) |
Shares outstanding at end of period | 17,764,230 | 18,888,001 |
Class B Shares outstanding at beginning of period | 2,758,937 | 1,676,008 |
Shares sold | 182,064 | 1,276,437 |
Shares redeemed | (164,840) | (193,508) |
Net increase (decrease) in Portfolio shares | 17,224 | 1,082,929 |
Shares outstanding at end of period | 2,776,161 | 2,758,937 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Class A
Years Ended December 31, | 2005a | 2004 | 2003 | 2002*** | 2001b | 2000c |
Selected Per Share Data | | | | (Restated) | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 9.88 | $ 8.86 | $ 7.18 | $ 9.05 | $ 10.40 | $ 11.49 |
Income (loss) from investment operations: Net investment income (loss)d | .02 | .03 | .03 | .04 | .08 | .12 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | .11 | .99 | 1.71 | (1.86) | (1.36) | (1.16) |
Total from investment operations | .13 | 1.02 | 1.74 | (1.82) | (1.28) | (1.04) |
Less distributions from: Net investment income | (.02) | — | (.06) | (.05) | (.07) | — |
Net realized gains on investment transactions | — | — | — | — | — | (.05) |
Total distributions | (.02) | — | (.06) | (.05) | (.07) | (.05) |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 9.99 | $ 9.88 | $ 8.86 | $ 7.18 | $ 9.05 | $ 10.40 |
Total Return (%) | 1.35** | 11.51 | 24.37 | (20.22) | (12.28) | (9.18)e |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data |
Net assets, end of period ($ millions) | 177 | 187 | 189 | 167 | 179 | 104 |
Ratio of expenses before expense reductions (%) | .99* | 1.06 | 1.07 | 1.04 | 1.05 | 1.10 |
Ratio of expenses after expense reductions (%) | .99* | 1.06 | 1.07 | 1.04 | 1.05 | 1.01 |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) (%) | .44* | .34 | .40 | .54 | .90 | 1.07 |
Portfolio turnover rate (%) | 30* | 52 | 46 | 57 | 48 | 39 |
a For the six months ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited).
b 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. The effect of this change for the year ended December 31, 2001 was to decrease net investment income by $.01, increase net realized and unrealized gains and losses by $.01 and decrease the ratio of net investment income to average net assets from .92% to .90%. Per share, ratios and supplemental data for periods prior to January 1, 2001 have not been restated to reflect this change in presentation.
c On June 18, 2001, the Portfolio implemented a 1 for 10 reverse stock split. Per share information, for the period prior to December 31, 2001, has been restated to reflect the effect of the split. Shareholders received 1 share for every 10 shares owned and net asset value per share increased correspondingly.
d Based on average shares outstanding during the period.
e Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced.
* Annualized ** Not annualized
*** Subsequent to December 31, 2002, these numbers have been restated to reflect an adjustment to the value of a security as of December 31, 2002. The effect of this adjustment for the year ended December 31, 2002 was to increase the net asset value per share by $0.03. The total return was also adjusted from -20.56% to -20.22% in accordance with this change.
Class B
Years Ended December 31, | 2005a | 2004 | 2003 | 2002b*** |
Selected Per Share Data | | | | (Restated) |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 9.82 | $ 8.84 | $ 7.17 | $ 7.96 |
Income (loss) from investment operations: Net investment income (loss)c | .00d | (.01) | .00d | .02 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | .11 | .99 | 1.71 | (.81) |
Total from investment operations | .11 | .98 | 1.71 | (.79) |
Less distributions from: Net investment income | — | — | (.04) | — |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 9.93 | $ 9.82 | $ 8.84 | $ 7.17 |
Total Return (%) | 1.12** | 11.09 | 23.94 | (9.92)** |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data |
Net assets, end of period ($ millions) | 28 | 27 | 15 | .4 |
Ratio of expenses (%) | 1.36* | 1.44 | 1.47 | 1.29* |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) (%) | .07* | (.04) | (.01) | .48* |
Portfolio turnover rate (%) | 30* | 52 | 46 | 57 |
a For the six months ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited).
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 Amount is less than $.005 per share.
* Annualized ** Not annualized
*** Subsequent to December 31, 2002, these numbers have been restated to reflect an adjustment to the value of a security as of December 31, 2002. The effect of this adjustment for the year ended December 31, 2002 was to increase the net asset value per share by $0.03. The total return was also adjusted from -10.30% to -9.92% in accordance with this change.
Information About Your Portfolio's Expenses |
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SVS Janus Growth Opportunities Portfolio
As an investor of the Portfolio, you incur two types of costs: ongoing expenses and transaction costs. Ongoing expenses include management fees, distribution and service (12b-1) fees and other Portfolio expenses. Examples of transaction costs include sales charges (loads), redemption fees and account maintenance fees, which are not shown in this section. The following tables are intended to help you understand your ongoing expenses (in dollars) of investing in the Portfolio and to help you compare these expenses with the ongoing expenses of investing in other mutual funds. The tables are based on an investment of $1,000 made at the beginning of the six-month period ended June 30, 2005.
The tables illustrate your Portfolio's expenses in two ways:
Actual Portfolio Return. This helps you estimate the actual dollar amount of ongoing expenses (but not transaction costs) paid on a $1,000 investment in the Portfolio using the Portfolio's actual return during the period. To estimate the expenses you paid over the period, simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the "Expenses Paid per $1,000" line under the share class you hold.
Hypothetical 5% Portfolio Return. This helps you to compare your Portfolio's ongoing expenses (but not transaction costs) with those of other mutual funds using the Portfolio's actual expense ratio and a hypothetical rate of return of 5% per year before expenses. Examples using a 5% hypothetical Portfolio return may be found in the shareholder reports of other mutual funds. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period.
Please note that the expenses shown in these tables are meant to highlight your ongoing expenses only and do not reflect any transaction costs. The "Expenses Paid per $1,000" line of the tables is useful in comparing ongoing expenses only and will not help you determine the relative total expense of owning different funds. If these transaction costs had been included, your costs would have been higher.
Expenses and Value of a $1,000 Investment for the six months ended June 30, 2005 |
Actual Portfolio Return | Class A | Class B |
Beginning Account Value 1/1/05 | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,000.00 |
Ending Account Value 6/30/05 | $ 994.30 | $ 990.90 |
Expenses Paid per $1,000* | $ 4.90 | $ 6.76 |
Hypothetical 5% Portfolio Return | Class A | Class B |
Beginning Account Value 1/1/05 | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,000.00 |
Ending Account Value 6/30/05 | $ 1,019.89 | $ 1,018.00 |
Expenses Paid per $1,000* | $ 4.96 | $ 6.85 |
* Expenses are equal to the Portfolio's annualized expense ratio for each share class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent six-month period, then divided by 365.
Annualized Expense Ratios | Class A | Class B |
Scudder Variable Series II — SVS Janus Growth Opportunities Portfolio | .99% | 1.37% |
For more information, please refer to the Portfolio's prospectus.
These tables do not 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.
Management Summary June 30, 2005 |
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SVS Janus Growth Opportunities Portfolio
For the six months ended June 30, 2005, SVS Janus Growth Opportunities Portfolio returned -0.57% (Class A shares, unadjusted for contract charges), while its benchmark, the Russell 1000 Growth Index, returned -1.72%.
The portfolio's outperformance in the period can be attributed to favorable stock selection within the information technology (IT) and health care sectors. Strong pockets of growth within the IT sector benefited a number of holdings in this area. Meanwhile, the solid gains posted by the health care portion of the portfolio resulted primarily from select biotech and HMO holdings. HMOs have benefited from cost cutting, increased enrollment and improving margins. Weak spots in the portfolio included industrials, where a number of individual picks fell short of portfolio management's expectations.
From a broader perspective, the well-publicized rise in the price of oil has yet to significantly crimp economic growth. We're keeping a close eye on energy prices, as well as developments in interest rates, the value of the dollar and the domestic housing industry.
Still anticipating somewhat of a slowdown in the next couple of quarters, we've widened our focus to include companies that don't necessarily rely on a robust economy for growth. Combined with our insistence on finding opportunities that have been discounted by the market, we'll continue to strive for benchmark-beating returns.
Marc Pinto
Portfolio Manager, Janus Capital Management LLC, Subadvisor to the Portfolio
All performance shown is historical, assumes reinvestment of all dividend and capital gain distributions, 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 than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Please visit scudder.com for the product's most recent month-end performance. 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. The portfolio may at times have significant exposure to certain industry groups, which may react similarly to market developments (resulting in greater price volatility). The portfolio also may have significant exposure to foreign markets (which include risks such as currency fluctuation and political uncertainty). Please read this portfolio's prospectus for specific details regarding its investments and risk profile.
The Russell 1000 Growth Index is an unmanaged index composed of common stocks of larger US companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values. Index returns assume reinvestment of 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 June 30, 2005, and may not come to pass. This information is subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions.
SVS Janus Growth Opportunities Portfolio
Asset Allocation (Excludes Securities Lending Collateral) | 6/30/05 | 12/31/04 |
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Common Stocks | 97% | 96% |
Cash Equivalents | 3% | 4% |
| 100% | 100% |
Sector Diversification (As a % of Common Stocks) | 6/30/05 | 12/31/04 |
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Information Technology | 27% | 25% |
Consumer Discretionary | 22% | 20% |
Health Care | 21% | 21% |
Industrials | 11% | 13% |
Financials | 6% | 10% |
Energy | 5% | 5% |
Consumer Staples | 5% | 4% |
Materials | 2% | 2% |
Telecommunication Services | 1% | — |
| 100% | 100% |
Asset allocation and sector diversification are subject to change.
For more complete details about the Portfolio's investment portfolio, see page 56. A quarterly Fact Sheet is available upon request. Information concerning portfolio holdings of the Portfolio as of month end will be posted to scudder.com on the 15th of the following month.
Following the Portfolio's fiscal first and third quarter-end, a complete portfolio holdings listing is filed with the SEC on Form N-Q. The form will be available on the SEC's Web site at www.sec.gov, and it also may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the SEC's Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling (800) SEC-0330.
Investment Portfolio June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) |
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SVS Janus Growth Opportunities Portfolio
| Shares
| Value ($) |
| |
Common Stocks 96.6% |
Consumer Discretionary 21.7% |
Automobiles 1.3% |
Harley-Davidson, Inc. | 39,415 | 1,954,984 |
Diversified Consumer Services 2.1% |
Apollo Group, Inc. "A"* | 39,215 | 3,067,397 |
Hotels Restaurants & Leisure 5.0% |
Hilton Hotels Corp. | 64,820 | 1,545,957 |
McDonald's Corp. | 18,640 | 517,260 |
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. | 61,350 | 2,966,886 |
Starbucks Corp.* | 44,555 | 2,301,711 |
| 7,331,814 |
Internet & Catalog Retail 1.4% |
IAC/InterActiveCorp.* (e) | 85,480 | 2,055,794 |
Media 1.8% |
Time Warner, Inc.* | 163,150 | 2,726,237 |
Specialty Retail 7.8% |
Best Buy Co., Inc. | 47,010 | 3,222,536 |
Home Depot, Inc. | 143,615 | 5,586,623 |
Staples, Inc. | 123,395 | 2,630,781 |
| 11,439,940 |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods 2.3% |
NIKE, Inc. "B" | 39,755 | 3,442,783 |
Consumer Staples 4.5% |
Beverages 1.8% |
PepsiCo, Inc. | 49,250 | 2,656,053 |
Household Products 2.7% |
Procter & Gamble Co. | 74,960 | 3,954,140 |
Energy 4.9% |
Energy Equipment & Services 1.5% |
Halliburton Co. | 46,965 | 2,245,867 |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 3.4% |
ExxonMobil Corp. | 55,445 | 3,186,424 |
Occidental Petroleum Corp. | 23,470 | 1,805,547 |
| 4,991,971 |
Financials 5.6% |
Capital Markets 1.2% |
Morgan Stanley | 34,425 | 1,806,280 |
Consumer Finance 3.1% |
American Express Co. | 85,005 | 4,524,816 |
Diversified Financial Services 1.3% |
Countrywide Financial Corp. | 51,160 | 1,975,288 |
Health Care 20.4% |
Biotechnology 3.6% |
Amgen, Inc.* | 35,245 | 2,130,912 |
Genentech, Inc.* | 39,475 | 3,169,053 |
| 5,299,965 |
| Shares
| Value ($) |
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Health Care Equipment & Supplies 5.8% |
Biomet, Inc. | 61,450 | 2,128,628 |
Medtronic, Inc. | 102,340 | 5,300,189 |
Varian Medical Systems, Inc.* | 32,155 | 1,200,346 |
| 8,629,163 |
Health Care Providers & Services 7.2% |
Caremark Rx, Inc.* | 61,140 | 2,721,953 |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | 150,330 | 7,838,206 |
| 10,560,159 |
Pharmaceuticals 3.8% |
Eli Lilly & Co. | 31,855 | 1,774,642 |
Sanofi-Aventis (ADR) | 94,720 | 3,882,573 |
| 5,657,215 |
Industrials 10.2% |
Aerospace & Defense 1.1% |
Raytheon Co. | 41,840 | 1,636,781 |
Air Freight & Logistics 3.5% |
FedEx Corp. | 62,740 | 5,082,567 |
Industrial Conglomerates 5.6% |
General Electric Co. | 154,445 | 5,351,519 |
Tyco International Ltd. | 100,045 | 2,921,314 |
| 8,272,833 |
Information Technology 26.3% |
Communications Equipment 5.3% |
Cisco Systems, Inc.* | 140,145 | 2,678,171 |
Motorola, Inc. | 285,590 | 5,214,873 |
| 7,893,044 |
Computers & Peripherals 5.4% |
Dell, Inc.* | 35,450 | 1,400,629 |
Lexmark International, Inc. "A"* | 46,190 | 2,994,498 |
Research In Motion Ltd.* | 48,205 | 3,555,119 |
| 7,950,246 |
Electronic Equipment & Instruments 1.3% |
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (GDR), 144A | 8,255 | 1,975,009 |
Internet Software & Services 3.6% |
Yahoo!, Inc.* | 151,200 | 5,239,080 |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 6.2% |
Intel Corp. | 105,450 | 2,748,027 |
Texas Instruments, Inc. | 226,230 | 6,350,276 |
| 9,098,303 |
Software 4.5% |
Microsoft Corp. | 223,160 | 5,543,294 |
SAP AG (ADR) | 23,225 | 1,005,643 |
| 6,548,937 |
Materials 1.7% |
Metals & Mining |
Rio Tinto PLC (ADR) | 21,085 | 2,570,683 |
| Shares
| Value ($) |
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Telecommunication Services 1.3% |
Wireless Telecommunication Services |
China Mobile (Hong Kong) Ltd. (ADR) | 102,815 | 1,911,331 |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $121,986,391) | 142,498,680 |
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Securities Lending Collateral 1.1% |
Scudder Daily Assets Fund Institutional, 3.19% (c) (d) (Cost $1,707,750) | 1,707,750 | 1,707,750 |
| Shares
| Value ($) |
| |
Cash Equivalents 3.4% |
Scudder Cash Management QP Trust, 3.14% (b) (Cost $5,016,657) | 5,016,656 | 5,016,657 |
| % of Net Assets | Value ($) |
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Total Investment Portfolio (Cost $128,710,798) (a) | 101.1 | 149,223,087 |
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net | (1.1) | (1,684,428) |
Net Assets | 100.0 | 147,538,659 |
Notes to SVS Janus Growth Opportunities Portfolio of Investments |
* Non-income producing security.
(a) The cost for federal income tax purposes was $129,582,766. At June 30, 2005, net unrealized appreciation for all securities based on tax cost was $19,640,321. This consisted of aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all securities in which there was an excess of value over tax cost of $21,952,911 and aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all securities in which there was an excess of tax cost over value of $2,312,590.
(b) Scudder Cash Management QP Trust is managed by Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc. The rate shown is the annualized seven-day yield at period end.
(c) Scudder 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) A portion of this security was on loan. The value of the security loaned at June 30, 2005 amounted to $1,667,730, which is 1.1% of net assets.
ADR: American Depositary Receipt
GDR: Global Depositary Receipt
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.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Assets and Liabilities as of June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) |
Assets |
Investments: Investments in securities, at value (cost $121,986,391) — including $1,667,730 of securities loaned | $ 142,498,680 |
Investment in Scudder Daily Assets Fund Institutional (cost$1,707,750)* | 1,707,750 |
Investment in Scudder Cash Management QP Trust (cost $5,016,657) | 5,016,657 |
Total investments in securities, at value (cost $128,710,798) | 149,223,087 |
Dividends receivable | 185,177 |
Interest receivable | 18,115 |
Foreign taxes recoverable | 51 |
Other assets | 2,075 |
Total assets | 149,428,505 |
Liabilities |
Payable for Portfolio shares redeemed | 33,945 |
Payable upon return of securities loaned | 1,707,750 |
Accrued management fee | 88,353 |
Other accrued expenses and payables | 59,798 |
Total liabilities | 1,889,846 |
Net assets, at value | $ 147,538,659 |
Net Assets |
Net assets consist of: Undistributed net investment income | 1,751 |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | 20,512,289 |
Accumulated net realized gain (loss) | (89,789,687) |
Paid-in capital | 216,814,306 |
Net assets, at value | $ 147,538,659 |
Class A Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share ($139,057,558 ÷ 18,023,549 outstanding shares of beneficial interest, $.01 par value, unlimited number of shares authorized) | $ 7.72 |
Class B Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share ($8,481,101 ÷ 1,108,269 outstanding shares of beneficial interest, $.01 par value, unlimited number of shares authorized) | $ 7.65 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Operations for the six months ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) |
Investment Income |
Income: Dividends (net of foreign taxes withheld of $18,156) | $ 684,027 |
Interest — Scudder Cash Management QP Trust | 86,470 |
Securities lending income, including income from Scudder Daily Assets Fund Institutional, net of borrower rebates | 3,082 |
Total Income | 773,579 |
Expenses: Management fee | 627,039 |
Custodian and accounting fees | 35,811 |
Distribution service fees (Class B) | 10,018 |
Record keeping fees (Class B) | 5,191 |
Auditing | 21,367 |
Legal | 9,276 |
Trustees' fees and expenses | 1,550 |
Reports to shareholder | 8,202 |
Total expenses, before expense reductions | 718,454 |
Expense reductions | (751) |
Total expenses, after expense reduction | 717,703 |
Net investment income (loss) | 55,876 |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investment Transactions |
Net realized gain (loss) from: Investments | 4,483,655 |
Foreign currency related transactions | 4 |
| 4,483,659 |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period on investments | (5,325,119) |
Net gain (loss) on investment transactions | (841,460) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | $ (785,584) |
* Represents collateral on securities loaned.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) | Year Ended December 31, 2004 |
Operations: Net investment income (loss) | $ 55,876 | $ 390,838 |
Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions | 4,483,659 | 2,198,797 |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period on investment transactions | (5,325,119) | 13,452,735 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | (785,584) | 16,042,370 |
Distributions to shareholders from: Net investment income Class A | (444,341) | — |
Portfolio share transactions: Class A Proceeds from shares sold | 18,554,272 | 2,971,778 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 444,341 | — |
Cost of shares redeemed | (10,687,233) | (18,214,445) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Class A share transactions | 8,311,380 | (15,242,667) |
Class B Proceeds from shares sold | 773,458 | 2,248,669 |
Cost of shares redeemed | (570,392) | (382,089) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Class B share transactions | 203,066 | 1,866,580 |
Increase (decrease) in net assets | 7,284,521 | 2,666,283 |
Net assets at beginning of period | 140,254,138 | 137,587,855 |
Net assets at end of period (including undistributed net investment income and accumulated net investment loss of $1,751 and $390,216, respectively) | $ 147,538,659 | $ 140,254,138 |
Other Information |
Class A Shares outstanding at beginning of period | 16,930,734 | 19,085,611 |
Shares sold | 2,439,841 | 413,736 |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | 59,088 | — |
Shares redeemed | (1,406,114) | (2,568,613) |
Net increase (decrease) in Portfolio shares | 1,092,815 | (2,154,877) |
Shares outstanding at end of period | 18,023,549 | 16,930,734 |
Class B Shares outstanding at beginning of period | 1,081,562 | 812,791 |
Shares sold | 101,929 | 322,383 |
Shares redeemed | (75,222) | (53,612) |
Net increase (decrease) in Portfolio shares | 26,707 | 268,771 |
Shares outstanding at end of period | 1,108,269 | 1,081,562 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Class A
Years Ended December 31, | 2005a | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000b |
Selected Per Share Data |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 7.79 | $ 6.92 | $ 5.45 | $ 7.86 | $ 10.31 | $ 11.64 |
Income (loss) from investment operations: Net investment income (loss)c | — | .02 | (.01) | (.01) | (.03) | (.02) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.04) | .85 | 1.48 | (2.40) | (2.42) | (1.31) |
Total from investment operations | (.04) | .87 | 1.47 | (2.41) | (2.45) | (1.33) |
Less distributions from: Net investment income | (.03) | — | — | — | — | — |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 7.72 | $ 7.79 | $ 6.92 | $ 5.45 | $ 7.86 | $ 10.31 |
Total Return (%) | (.57)** | 12.57 | 26.97 | (30.53) | (23.76) | (11.42)d |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data |
Net assets, end of period ($ millions) | 139 | 132 | 132 | 118 | 164 | 139 |
Ratio of expenses before expense reductions (%) | .99* | 1.06 | 1.07 | 1.01 | 1.11 | 1.06 |
Ratio of expenses after expense reductions (%) | .99* | 1.06 | 1.07 | 1.01 | 1.10 | 1.01 |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) (%) | .10* | .31 | (.17) | (.10) | (.31) | (.20) |
Portfolio turnover rate (%) | 35* | 58 | 50 | 48 | 34 | 14 |
a For the six months ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited).
b On June 18, 2001, the Portfolio implemented a 1 for 10 reverse stock split. Share and per share information, for the period prior to December 31, 2001, have been restated to reflect the effect of the split. Shareholders received 1 share for every 10 shares owned and net asset value per share increased correspondingly.
c Based on average shares outstanding during the period.
d Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced.
* Annualized
** Not annualized
Class B
Years Ended December 31, | 2005a | 2004 | 2003 | 2002b |
Selected Per Share Data |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 7.72 | $ 6.88 | $ 5.44 | $ 5.87 |
Income (loss) from investment operations: Net investment income (loss)c | (.01) | (.01) | (.04) | (.01) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.06) | .85 | 1.48 | (.42) |
Total from investment operations | (.07) | .84 | 1.44 | (.43) |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 7.65 | $ 7.72 | $ 6.88 | $ 5.44 |
Total Return (%) | (.91)** | 12.21 | 26.47 | (7.33)** |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data |
Net assets, end of period ($ millions) | 8 | 8 | 6 | .2 |
Ratio of expenses (%) | 1.37* | 1.45 | 1.46 | 1.29* |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) (%) | (.28)* | (.08) | (.56) | (.49)* |
Portfolio turnover rate (%) | 35* | 58 | 50 | 48 |
a For the six months ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited).
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.
* Annualized
** Not annualized
Information About Your Portfolio's Expenses |
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SVS MFS Strategic Value Portfolio
As an investor of the Portfolio, you incur two types of costs: ongoing expenses and transaction costs. Ongoing expenses include management fees, distribution and service (12b-1) fees and other Portfolio expenses. Examples of transaction costs include sales charges (loads), redemption fees and account maintenance fees, which are not shown in this section. The following tables are intended to help you understand your ongoing expenses (in dollars) of investing in the Portfolio and to help you compare these expenses with the ongoing expenses of investing in other mutual funds. In the most recent period, the Portfolio limited these expenses; had it not done so, expenses would have been higher. The tables are based on an investment of $1,000 made at the beginning of the six-month period ended June 30, 2005.
The tables illustrate your Portfolio's expenses in two ways:
Actual Portfolio Return. This helps you estimate the actual dollar amount of ongoing expenses (but not transaction costs) paid on a $1,000 investment in the Portfolio using the Portfolio's actual return during the period. To estimate the expenses you paid over the period, simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the "Expenses Paid per $1,000" line under the share class you hold.
Hypothetical 5% Portfolio Return. This helps you to compare your Portfolio's ongoing expenses (but not transaction costs) with those of other mutual funds using the Portfolio's actual expense ratio and a hypothetical rate of return of 5% per year before expenses. Examples using a 5% hypothetical Portfolio return may be found in the shareholder reports of other mutual funds. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period.
Please note that the expenses shown in these tables are meant to highlight your ongoing expenses only and do not reflect any transaction costs. The "Expenses Paid per $1,000" line of the tables is useful in comparing ongoing expenses only and will not help you determine the relative total expense of owning different funds. If these transaction costs had been included, your costs would have been higher.
Expenses and Value of a $1,000 Investment for the six months ended June 30, 2005 |
Actual Portfolio Return | Class A | Class B |
Beginning Account Value 1/1/05 | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,000.00 |
Ending Account Value 6/30/05 | $ 986.30 | $ 984.20 |
Expenses Paid per $1,000* | $ 5.66 | $ 7.53 |
Hypothetical 5% Portfolio Return | Class A | Class B |
Beginning Account Value 1/1/05 | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,000.00 |
Ending Account Value 6/30/05 | $ 1,019.09 | $ 1,017.21 |
Expenses Paid per $1,000* | $ 5.76 | $ 7.65 |
* Expenses are equal to the Portfolio's annualized expense ratio for each share class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent six-month period, then divided by 365.
Annualized Expense Ratios | Class A | Class B |
Scudder Variable Series II — SVS MFS Strategic Value Portfolio | 1.15% | 1.53% |
For more information, please refer to the Portfolio's prospectus.
These tables do not 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.
Management Summary June 30, 2005 |
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SVS MFS Strategic Value Portfolio
For the six months ended June 30, 2005, SVS MFS Strategic Value Portfolio provided a total return of -1.37% (Class A shares, unadjusted for contract charges). In comparison, the portfolio's benchmark, the Russell 1000 Value Index, returned 1.76%.
Relative to the portfolio's benchmark, utilities, telecommunication services, technology, and energy were the portfolio's weakest-performing sectors over the period. In telecommunication services, stock selection hurt relative performance as our position in Verizon Communications, Inc., declined over the period.
Within technology, our positions in communications equipment company Nortel Networks Corp. and network security software company Symantec Corp., neither of which is a benchmark constituent, and enterprise software developer Computer Associates, which we sold during the period, detracted from results relative to the benchmark. In addition to stock selection, our overweight position in the weak-performing tech sector held back relative performance.
Our overall underweighting in the strongly performing energy sector significantly hurt relative results. Although stock selection in this sector did aid relative results, not holding oil and gas giants ExxonMobil and ConocoPhillips detracted from performance which was held in the benchmark during the period.
Positions in other sectors that hurt relative performance included newsprint maker Bowater, Inc. manufacturing conglomerate Tyco International Ltd. and media company Viacom, Inc.
Health care was the portfolio's strongest-performing sector over the period, relative to the benchmark. Although security selection within health care held back relative results, our overweight position in this strongly performing sector significantly aided returns. Our decision to underweight the automobile, housing, as well as the industrial goods and services industries (all of which performed poorly), also helped relative results.
Positions in other sectors that contributed to relative performance included drilling-rig operator GlobalSantaFe Corp., offshore drilling company Noble Corp., oil and gas producer Devon Energy Corp., and defense contractor Lockheed Martin Corp.
Kenneth J. Enright, CFA
Alan T. Langsner
Portfolio Managers
Massachusetts Financial Services Company, Subadvisor to the Portfolio
All performance shown is historical, assumes reinvestment of all dividend and capital gain distributions, 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 than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Please visit scudder.com for the product's most recent month-end performance. 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.
Portfolio returns during the period reflect a fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement. Without this waiver/reimbursement, returns would have been lower.
Risk Considerations
The portfolio is subject to stock market and equity risks, 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.
Russell 1000 Value Index is an unmanaged index which consists of those stocks in the Russell 1000 Index with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted-growth values. Index returns assume reinvestment of 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 June 30, 2005, and may not come to pass. This information is subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions.
SVS MFS Strategic Value Portfolio
Asset Allocation (Excludes Securities Lending Collateral) | 6/30/05 | 12/31/04 |
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Common Stocks | 100% | 97% |
Cash Equivalents | — | 3% |
| 100% | 100% |
Sector Diversification (As a % of Common Stocks) | 6/30/05 | 12/31/04 |
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Financials | 22% | 21% |
Information Technology | 14% | 11% |
Consumer Discretionary | 12% | 14% |
Health Care | 12% | 14% |
Energy | 11% | 8% |
Telecommunication Services | 10% | 12% |
Industrials | 8% | 6% |
Materials | 5% | 8% |
Consumer Staples | 4% | 4% |
Utilities | 2% | 2% |
| 100% | 100% |
Asset allocation and sector diversification are subject to change.
For more complete details about the Portfolio's investment portfolio, see page 66. A quarterly Fact Sheet is available upon request. Information concerning portfolio holdings of the Portfolio as of month end will be posted to scudder.com on the 15th of the following month.
Following the Portfolio's fiscal first and third quarter-end, a complete portfolio holdings listing is filed with the SEC on Form N-Q. The form will be available on the SEC's Web site at www.sec.gov, and it also may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the SEC's Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling (800) SEC-0330.
Investment Portfolio June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) |
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SVS MFS Strategic Value Portfolio
| Shares
| Value ($) |
| |
Common Stocks 99.6% |
Consumer Discretionary 12.6% |
Leisure Equipment & Products 1.2% |
Mattel, Inc. | 32,760 | 599,508 |
Media 7.5% |
Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc.* | 95,320 | 1,160,997 |
Viacom, Inc. "B" | 47,605 | 1,524,312 |
Walt Disney Co. | 35,810 | 901,696 |
| 3,587,005 |
Specialty Retail 3.9% |
Circuit City Stores, Inc. | 26,820 | 463,718 |
OfficeMax, Inc. | 22,780 | 678,161 |
The Gap, Inc. | 35,370 | 698,557 |
| 1,840,436 |
Consumer Staples 3.8% |
Food & Staples Retailing 1.0% |
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. | 9,780 | 471,396 |
Food Products 0.9% |
General Mills, Inc. | 9,380 | 438,890 |
Personal Products 1.9% |
Gillette Co. | 18,070 | 914,884 |
Energy 10.8% |
Energy Equipment & Services 7.8% |
BJ Services Co. | 9,990 | 524,275 |
Cooper Cameron Corp.* | 14,640 | 908,412 |
GlobalSantaFe Corp. | 29,540 | 1,205,232 |
Noble Corp. | 17,230 | 1,059,817 |
| 3,697,736 |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 3.0% |
Apache Corp. | 3,710 | 239,666 |
Devon Energy Corp. | 23,570 | 1,194,528 |
| 1,434,194 |
Financials 21.7% |
Banks 5.8% |
Bank of America Corp. | 25,888 | 1,180,752 |
PNC Financial Services Group | 29,330 | 1,597,312 |
| 2,778,064 |
Capital Markets 5.0% |
Mellon Financial Corp. | 51,330 | 1,472,658 |
Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. | 16,530 | 909,315 |
| 2,381,973 |
Diversified Financial Services 5.4% |
Freddie Mac | 7,140 | 465,742 |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 59,330 | 2,095,536 |
| 2,561,278 |
Insurance 5.5% |
Allstate Corp. | 21,070 | 1,258,932 |
Conseco, Inc.* | 48,800 | 1,064,816 |
| Shares
| Value ($) |
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Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. | 4,360 | 326,041 |
| 2,649,789 |
Health Care 11.9% |
Biotechnology 1.3% |
MedImmune, Inc.* | 22,860 | 610,819 |
Health Care Providers & Services 2.3% |
Tenet Healthcare Corp.* | 89,620 | 1,096,949 |
Pharmaceuticals 8.3% |
Abbott Laboratories | 13,490 | 661,145 |
Merck & Co., Inc. | 44,200 | 1,361,360 |
Wyeth | 43,620 | 1,941,090 |
| 3,963,595 |
Industrials 7.9% |
Aerospace & Defense 2.1% |
Lockheed Martin Corp. | 15,330 | 994,457 |
Building Products 2.2% |
Masco Corp. | 32,760 | 1,040,458 |
Industrial Conglomerates 2.5% |
Tyco International Ltd. | 41,080 | 1,199,536 |
Machinery 1.1% |
SPX Corp. | 11,110 | 510,838 |
Information Technology 13.7% |
Communications Equipment 6.6% |
Nokia Oyj (ADR) | 82,930 | 1,379,955 |
Nortel Networks Corp.* | 672,620 | 1,755,538 |
| 3,135,493 |
Computers & Peripherals 2.1% |
Sun Microsystems, Inc.* | 265,800 | 991,434 |
Software 5.0% |
Compuware Corp.* | 80,240 | 576,926 |
Symantec Corp.* | 83,800 | 1,821,812 |
| 2,398,738 |
Materials 5.2% |
Containers & Packaging 3.6% |
Owens-Illinois, Inc.* | 66,520 | 1,666,326 |
Smurfit-Stone Container Corp.* | 6,890 | 70,071 |
| 1,736,397 |
Paper & Forest Products 1.6% |
Bowater, Inc. | 23,080 | 747,100 |
Telecommunication Services 10.1% |
Diversified Telecommunication Services |
Sprint Corp. | 103,420 | 2,594,808 |
Verizon Communications, Inc. | 64,770 | 2,237,803 |
| 4,832,611 |
Utilities 1.9% |
Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders |
Calpine Corp.* (d) | 259,740 | 883,116 |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $43,423,940) | 47,496,694 |
| Shares
| Value ($) |
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Securities Lending Collateral 1.8% |
Scudder Daily Assets Fund Institutional, 3.19% (c) (e) (Cost $876,375) | 876,375 | 876,375 |
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Cash Equivalents 0.4% |
Scudder Cash Management QP Trust, 3.14% (b) (Cost $182,831) | 182,831 | 182,831 |
| % of Net Assets | Value ($) |
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Total Investment Portfolio (Cost $44,483,146) (a) | 101.8 | 48,555,900 |
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net | (1.8) | (848,520) |
Net Assets | 100.0 | 47,707,380 |
Notes to SVS MFS Strategic Value Portfolio of Investments |
* Non-income producing security.
(a) The cost for federal income tax purposes was $44,539,994. At June 30, 2005, net unrealized appreciation for all securities based on tax cost was $4,015,906. This consisted of aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all securities in which there was an excess of value over tax cost of $5,754,552 and aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all securities in which there was an excess of tax cost over value of $1,738,646.
(b) Scudder Cash Management QP Trust is managed by Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc. The rate shown is the annualized seven-day yield at period end.
(c) Scudder 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) All or a portion of these securities were on loan (see Notes to Financials Statements). The value of all securities loaned at June 30, 2005 amounted to $813,276 which is 1.7% of net assets.
(e) Represents collateral held in connection with securities lending.
ADR: American Depositary Receipt
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Assets and Liabilities as of June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) |
Assets |
Investments: Investments in securities, at value (cost $43,423,940) — including $813,276 of securities loaned | $ 47,496,694 |
Investment in Scudder Daily Assets Fund Institutional (cost $876,375)* | 876,375 |
Investment in Scudder Cash Management QP Trust (cost $182,831) | 182,831 |
Total investments in securities, at value (cost $44,483,146) | 48,555,900 |
Receivable for investments sold | 45,698 |
Dividends receivable | 50,345 |
Interest receivable | 2,669 |
Receivable for Portfolio shares sold | 26,634 |
Other assets | 855 |
Total assets | 48,682,101 |
Liabilities |
Payable for investments purchased | 45,880 |
Payable upon return of securities loaned | 876,375 |
Payable for Portfolio shares redeemed | 777 |
Accrued management fee | 15,001 |
Other accrued expenses and payables | 36,688 |
Total liabilities | 974,721 |
Net assets, at value | $ 47,707,380 |
Net Assets |
Net assets consist of: Undistributed net investment income | 74,028 |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | 4,072,754 |
Accumulated net realized gain (loss) | 943,406 |
Paid-in capital | 42,617,192 |
Net assets, at value | $ 47,707,380 |
Class A Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share ($14,628,013 ÷ 1,312,522 outstanding shares of beneficial interest, $.01 par value, unlimited number of shares authorized) | $ 11.14 |
Class B Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share ($33,079,367 ÷ 2,967,347 outstanding shares of beneficial interest, $.01 par value, unlimited number of shares authorized) | $ 11.15 |
* Represents collateral on securities loaned.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Operations for the six months ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) |
Investment Income |
Income: Dividends (net of foreign taxes withheld of $5,184) | $ 386,456 |
Interest — Scudder Cash Management QP Trust | 5,766 |
Securities lending income, including income from Scudder Daily Assets Fund Institutional, net of borrower rebates | 11,897 |
Total Income | 404,119 |
Expenses: Management fee | 222,343 |
Custodian and accounting fees | 44,240 |
Distribution service fees (Class B) | 41,028 |
Record keeping fees (Class B) | 21,061 |
Auditing | 17,376 |
Legal | 7,264 |
Trustees' fees and expenses | 386 |
Interest expense | 1,268 |
Reports to shareholders | 4,430 |
Other | 912 |
Total expenses, before expense reductions | 360,308 |
Expense reductions | (28,688) |
Total expenses, after expense reductions | 331,620 |
Net investment income (loss) | 72,499 |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investment Transactions |
Net realized gain (loss) from: Investments | 952,273 |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period on investments | (1,784,278) |
Net gain (loss) on investment transactions | (832,005) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | $ (759,506) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) | Year Ended December 31, 2004 |
Operations: Net investment income (loss) | $ 72,499 | $ 255,765 |
Net realized gain (loss) | 952,273 | 2,454,847 |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period on investment transactions | (1,784,278) | 3,679,166 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | (759,506) | 6,389,778 |
Distributions to shareholders from: Net investment income Class A | (102,381) | (35,768) |
Class B | (146,819) | (15,246) |
Net realized gains Class A | (621,789) | (4,650) |
Class B | (1,643,918) | (10,656) |
Portfolio share transactions: Class A Proceeds from shares sold | 2,693,485 | 7,917,703 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 724,170 | 40,418 |
Cost of shares redeemed | (3,125,684) | (1,562,312) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Class A share transactions | 291,971 | 6,395,809 |
Class B Proceeds from shares sold | 1,826,645 | 18,488,884 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 1,790,737 | 25,902 |
Cost of shares redeemed | (2,193,698) | (1,646,414) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Class B share transactions | 1,423,684 | 16,868,372 |
Increase (decrease) in net assets | (1,558,758) | 29,587,639 |
Net assets at beginning of period | 49,266,138 | 19,678,499 |
Net assets at end of period (including undistributed net investment income of $74,028 and $250,729, respectively) | $ 47,707,380 | $ 49,266,138 |
Other Information |
Class A Shares outstanding at beginning of period | 1,271,678 | 688,664 |
Shares sold | 245,447 | 725,099 |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | 65,954 | 3,864 |
Shares redeemed | (270,557) | (145,949) |
Net increase in Portfolio shares | 40,844 | 583,014 |
Shares outstanding at end of period | 1,312,522 | 1,271,678 |
Class B Shares outstanding at beginning of period | 2,837,941 | 1,236,034 |
Shares sold | 157,988 | 1,749,677 |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | 162,942 | 2,474 |
Shares redeemed | (191,524) | (150,244) |
Net increase in Portfolio shares | 129,406 | 1,601,907 |
Shares outstanding at end of period | 2,967,347 | 2,837,941 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Class A
Year Ended December 31, | 2005a | 2004 | 2003 | 2002b |
Selected Per Share Data |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 12.00 | $ 10.24 | $ 8.12 | $ 10.00 |
Income (loss) from investment operations: Net investment income (loss)c | .03 | .11 | .06 | .05 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.21) | 1.71 | 2.10 | (1.93) |
Total from investment operations | (.18) | 1.82 | 2.16 | (1.88) |
Less distributions from: Net investment income | (.10) | (.05) | (.04) | — |
Net realized gains on investment transactions | (.58) | (.01) | — | — |
Total distributions | (.68) | (.06) | (.04) | — |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 11.14 | $ 12.00 | $ 10.24 | $ 8.12 |
Total Return (%)d | (1.37)** | 17.82 | 26.74 | (18.80)** |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data |
Net assets, end of period ($ millions) | 15 | 15 | 7 | 5 |
Ratio of expenses before expense reductions (%) | 1.27* | 1.42 | 1.93 | 2.71* |
Ratio of expenses after expense reductions (%) | 1.15* | 1.14 | 1.15 | 1.15* |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) (%) | .58* | 1.05 | .67 | .82* |
Portfolio turnover rate (%) | 76* | 54 | 40 | 7 |
a For the six months ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited).
b For the period from May 1, 2002 (commencement of operations) 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 annualized
Class B
Year Ended December 31, | 2005a | 2004 | 2003 | 2002b |
Selected Per Share Data |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 11.98 | $ 10.22 | $ 8.11 | $ 8.93 |
Income (loss) from investment operations: Net investment income (loss)c | .01 | .07 | .02 | .04 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.21) | 1.71 | 2.11 | (.86) |
Total from investment operations | (.20) | 1.78 | 2.13 | (.82) |
Less distributions from: Net investment income | (.05) | (.01) | (.02) | — |
Net realized gains on investment transactions | (.58) | (.01) | — | — |
Total distributions | (.63) | (.02) | (.02) | — |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 11.15 | $ 11.98 | $ 10.22 | $ 8.11 |
Total Return (%)d | (1.58)** | 17.40 | 26.35 | (9.18)** |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data |
Net assets, end of period ($ millions) | 33 | 34 | 13 | .3 |
Ratio of expenses before expense reductions (%) | 1.65* | 1.79 | 2.32 | 2.96* |
Ratio of expenses after expense reductions (%) | 1.53* | 1.52 | 1.54 | 1.40* |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) (%) | .20* | .67 | .28 | .87* |
Portfolio turnover rate (%) | 76* | 54 | 40 | 7 |
a For the six months ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited).
b For the period from 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 annualized
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Information About Your Portfolio's Expenses |
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SVS Oak Strategic Equity Portfolio
As an investor of the Portfolio, you incur two types of costs: ongoing expenses and transaction costs. Ongoing expenses include management fees, distribution and service (12b-1) fees and other Portfolio expenses. Examples of transaction costs include sales charges (loads), redemption fees and account maintenance fees, which are not shown in this section. The following tables are intended to help you understand your ongoing expenses (in dollars) of investing in the Portfolio and to help you compare these expenses with the ongoing expenses of investing in other mutual funds. The tables are based on an investment of $1,000 made at the beginning of the six-month period ended June 30, 2005.
The tables illustrate your Portfolio's expenses in two ways:
Actual Portfolio Return. This helps you estimate the actual dollar amount of ongoing expenses (but not transaction costs) paid on a $1,000 investment in the Portfolio using the Portfolio's actual return during the period. To estimate the expenses you paid over the period, simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the "Expenses Paid per $1,000" line under the share class you hold.
Hypothetical 5% Portfolio Return. This helps you to compare your Portfolio's ongoing expenses (but not transaction costs) with those of other mutual funds using the Portfolio's actual expense ratio and a hypothetical rate of return of 5% per year before expenses. Examples using a 5% hypothetical Portfolio return may be found in the shareholder reports of other mutual funds. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period.
Please note that the expenses shown in these tables are meant to highlight your ongoing expenses only and do not reflect any transaction costs. The "Expenses Paid per $1,000" line of the tables is useful in comparing ongoing expenses only and will not help you determine the relative total expense of owning different funds. If these transaction costs had been included, your costs would have been higher.
Expenses and Value of a $1,000 Investment for the six months ended June 30, 2005 |
Actual Portfolio Return | Class A | Class B |
Beginning Account Value 1/1/05 | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,000.00 |
Ending Account Value 6/30/05 | $ 908.10 | $ 905.70 |
Expenses Paid per $1,000* | $ 5.39 | $ 7.13 |
Hypothetical 5% Portfolio Return | Class A | Class B |
Beginning Account Value 1/1/05 | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,000.00 |
Ending Account Value 6/30/05 | $ 1,019.14 | $ 1,017.31 |
Expenses Paid per $1,000* | $ 5.71 | $ 7.55 |
* Expenses are equal to the Portfolio's annualized expense ratio for each share class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent six-month period, then divided by 365.
Annualized Expense Ratios | Class A | Class B |
Scudder Variable Series II — SVS Oak Strategic Equity Portfolio | 1.14% | 1.51% |
For more information, please refer to the Portfolio's prospectus.
These tables do not 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.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Management Summary June 30, 2005 |
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SVS Oak Strategic Equity Portfolio
For the six-month period ended June 30, 2005, the portfolio returned -9.19% (Class A shares, unadjusted for contract charges), as compared to its benchmark, the Russell 1000 Growth Index, which declined 1.72% for the six-month period ended June 30, 2005. The year-to-date underperformance can be attributed in large part to an overweight in the technology sector and an underweight in energy-related stocks. Energy continued to perform well during the first half of the year, as oil reached highs of $61 a barrel. Oak Associates does not manage the portfolio in relationship to a benchmark and, therefore, did not automatically have exposure to energy. Oak has continued to avoid the sector, maintaining the belief that its performance is tied to the short-term inflation of commodities — which is inconsistent with our three- to five-year investment time horizon.
While on-line retailer eBay, Inc. was a significant contributor to performance in 2004, the company detracted from performance in the first half of 2005. Although eBay issued solid guidance early in the year, investors were expecting more. The less-than-anticipated earnings was a result of the company's plan to significantly increase capital spending on its infrastructure buildup, particularly in China and its PayPal division. Another detractor included Symbol Technologies, Inc. Symbol had a disappointing second quarter, during which the company lowered revenue guidance on two separate occasions, related to weakness in Europe and the retail end market. The Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) market continues to be a bright spot for Symbol, and its cash flow is strong. We continue to hold both companies in the portfolio, in light of our expectations for their long-term growth potential.
Stock selection within the health care, financials and the technology sectors contributed positively to performance. Affymetrix, Inc. and Medtronic, Inc. were health care standouts in the portfolio for the first half. Gene chip maker, Affymetrix continued to dominate the personalized medicine market and announced plans to acquire ParAllele BioScience, Inc. during the year. Medtronic helped performance as well, showing strength in its defibrillators, spinal products and the diabetes care market segments over the period, and we continue to hold the company for its high-quality medical technology franchise that focuses on reaching unmet medical needs. IT-services provider Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. had another strong quarter during the reporting period and continues to benefit from the trend toward outsourcing.
James D. Oelschlager
Portfolio Manager
Oak Associates, Ltd., Subadvisor to the Portfolio
All performance shown is historical, assumes reinvestment of all dividend and capital gain distributions, 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 than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Please visit scudder.com for the product's most recent month-end performance. 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 may concentrate investments in specific sectors, which creates special risk considerations. Derivatives may be more volatile and less liquid than traditional securities, and the portfolio could suffer losses on its derivative positions. While the portfolio does not concentrate in any industry, to the extent that the portfolio has exposure to a given industry or sector, any factors affecting that industry or sector could affect the value of portfolio securities. Please read this portfolio's prospectus for specific details regarding its investments and risk profile.
The Russell 1000 Growth Index is an unmanaged, capitalization-weighted index which consists of those securities in the Russell 1000 Index with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike portfolio returns, do not reflect fees or expenses. It is not possible to invest directly into an index.
Portfolio management market commentary is as of June 30, 2005, and may not come to pass. This information is subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions.
SVS Oak Strategic Equity Portfolio
Asset Allocation (Excludes Securities Lending Collateral) | 6/30/05 | 12/31/04 |
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Common Stocks | 99% | 99% |
Cash Equivalents | 1% | 1% |
| 100% | 100% |
Sector Diversification (As a % of Common Stocks) | 6/30/05 | 12/31/04 |
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Information Technology | 52% | 56% |
Health Care | 17% | 15% |
Financials | 15% | 14% |
Industrials | 10% | 6% |
Consumer Discretionary | 6% | 9% |
| 100% | 100% |
Asset allocation and sector diversification are subject to change.
For more complete details about the Portfolio's investment portfolio, see page 76. A quarterly Fact Sheet is available upon request. Information concerning portfolio holdings of the Portfolio as of month end will be posted to scudder.com on the 15th of the following month.
Following the Portfolio's fiscal first and third quarter-end, a complete portfolio holdings listing is filed with the SEC on Form N-Q. The form will be available on the SEC's Web site at www.sec.gov, and it also may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the SEC's Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling (800) SEC-0330.
Investment Portfolio June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) |
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SVS Oak Strategic Equity Portfolio
| Shares
| Value ($) |
| |
Common Stocks 99.0% |
Consumer Discretionary 6.0% |
Household Durables 1.6% |
Harman International Industries, Inc. | 15,200 | 1,236,672 |
Internet & Catalog Retail 4.4% |
eBay, Inc.* | 103,700 | 3,423,137 |
Financials 15.2% |
Capital Markets 6.6% |
Charles Schwab Corp. | 451,400 | 5,091,792 |
Consumer Finance 4.5% |
MBNA Corp. | 133,400 | 3,489,744 |
Diversified Financial Services 4.1% |
Citigroup, Inc. | 67,500 | 3,120,525 |
Health Care 16.6% |
Biotechnology 8.9% |
Affymetrix, Inc.* (e) | 57,000 | 3,074,010 |
Amgen, Inc.* | 63,000 | 3,808,980 |
| 6,882,990 |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies 4.2% |
Medtronic, Inc. | 63,000 | 3,262,770 |
Pharmaceuticals 3.5% |
Pfizer, Inc. | 96,200 | 2,653,196 |
Industrials 9.6% |
Air Freight & Logistics 3.7% |
United Parcel Service, Inc. "B" | 41,400 | 2,863,224 |
Electrical Equipment 2.2% |
Rockwell Automation, Inc. | 34,000 | 1,656,140 |
Machinery 3.7% |
Caterpillar, Inc. | 29,900 | 2,849,769 |
Information Technology 51.6% |
Communications Equipment 12.1% |
Cisco Systems, Inc.* | 174,600 | 3,336,606 |
Juniper Networks, Inc.* | 134,900 | 3,396,782 |
QUALCOMM, Inc. | 80,000 | 2,640,800 |
| 9,374,188 |
| Shares
| Value ($) |
| |
Computers & Peripherals 12.9% |
Avid Technology, Inc.* (e) | 33,000 | 1,758,240 |
Dell, Inc.* | 105,900 | 4,184,109 |
EMC Corp.* | 292,600 | 4,011,546 |
| 9,953,895 |
Electronic Equipment & Instruments 1.5% |
Symbol Technologies, Inc. | 114,300 | 1,128,141 |
IT Consulting & Services 4.1% |
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. "A"* | 67,500 | 3,181,275 |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 12.4% |
Applied Materials, Inc. | 193,400 | 3,129,212 |
Linear Technology Corp. | 93,100 | 3,415,839 |
Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. | 79,050 | 3,020,501 |
| 9,565,552 |
Software 8.6% |
Electronic Arts, Inc.* | 70,000 | 3,962,700 |
Symantec Corp.* | 122,000 | 2,652,280 |
| 6,614,980 |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $72,046,394) | 76,347,990 |
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Securities Lending Collateral 5.3% |
Scudder Daily Assets Fund Institutional, 3.19% (c) (d) (Cost $4,067,505) | 4,067,505 | 4,067,505 |
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Cash Equivalents 1.1% |
Scudder Cash Management QP Trust, 3.14% (b) (Cost $834,710) | 834,710 | 834,710 |
| % of Net Assets | Value ($) |
| |
Total Investment Portfolio (Cost $76,948,609) (a) | 105.4 | 81,250,205 |
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net | (5.4) | (4,126,946) |
Net Assets | 100.0 | 77,123,259 |
Notes to SVS Oak Strategic Equity Portfolio of Investments |
* Non-income producing security.
(a) The cost for federal income tax purposes was $76,943,009. At June 30, 2005, net unrealized appreciation for all securities based on tax cost was $4,307,196. This consisted of aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all securities in which there was an excess of value over tax cost of $9,299,622 and aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all securities in which there was an excess of tax cost over value of $4,992,426.
(b) Scudder Cash Management QP Trust is managed by Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc. The rate shown is the annualized seven-day yield at period end.
(c) Scudder 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) All or a portion of these securities were on loan (see Notes to Financial Statements). The value of all securities loaned at June 30, 2005 amounted to $3,955,306, which is 5.1% of net assets.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Assets and Liabilities as of June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) |
Assets |
Investments: Investments in securities, at value (cost $72,046,394) — including $3,955,306 of securities loaned | $ 76,347,990 |
Investment in Scudder Daily Assets Fund Institutional (cost $4,067,505)* | 4,067,505 |
Investment in Scudder Cash Management QP Trust (cost $834,710) | 834,710 |
Total investments in securities, at value (cost $76,948,609) | 81,250,205 |
Dividends receivable | 24,824 |
Interest receivable | 1,929 |
Receivable for Portfolio shares sold | 78,236 |
Other assets | 1,526 |
Total assets | 81,356,720 |
Liabilities |
Payable for Portfolio shares redeemed | 50,988 |
Payable upon return of securities loaned | 4,067,505 |
Accrued management fee | 65,272 |
Other accrued expenses and payables | 49,696 |
Total liabilities | 4,233,461 |
Net assets, at value | $ 77,123,259 |
Net Assets |
Net assets consist of: Accumulated distributions in excess of net investment income | (192,369) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | 4,301,596 |
Accumulated net realized gain (loss) | (11,103,924) |
Paid-in capital | 84,117,956 |
Net assets, at value | $ 77,123,259 |
Class A Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share ($57,376,915 ÷ 9,098,642 outstanding shares of beneficial interest, $.01 par value, unlimited number of shares authorized) | $ 6.31 |
Class B Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share ($19,746,344 ÷ 3,164,384 outstanding shares of beneficial interest, $.01 par value, unlimited number of shares authorized) | $ 6.24 |
* Represents collateral on securities loaned.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Operations for the six months ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) |
Investment Income |
Income: Dividends | $ 301,100 |
Interest — Scudder Cash Management QP Trust | 7,252 |
Securities lending income, including income from Scudder Daily Assets Fund Institutional, net of borrower rebates | 1,688 |
Total Income | 310,040 |
Expenses: Management fee | 382,799 |
Custodian and accounting fees | 37,198 |
Distribution service fees (Class B) | 24,723 |
Record keeping fees (Class B) | 12,128 |
Auditing | 21,459 |
Legal | 6,079 |
Trustees' fees and expenses | 1,162 |
Reports to shareholders | 8,057 |
Interest expense | 160 |
Other | 2,911 |
Total expenses, before expense reductions | 496,676 |
Expense reductions | (549) |
Total expenses, after expense reductions | 496,127 |
Net investment income (loss) | (186,087) |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investment Transactions |
Net realized gain (loss) from investments | (175,722) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period on investments | (8,098,714) |
Net gain (loss) on investment transactions | (8,274,436) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | $ (8,460,523) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) | Year Ended December 31, 2004 |
Operations: Net investment income (loss) | $ (186,087) | $ 9,115 |
Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (175,722) | (429,310) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period on investment transactions | (8,098,714) | 935,994 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | (8,460,523) | 515,799 |
Distributions to shareholders from: Net investment income | | |
Class A | (9,542) | — |
Portfolio share transactions: Class A Proceeds from shares sold | 956,064 | 11,773,909 |
Reinvestment of distributions | 9,542 | — |
Cost of shares redeemed | (8,014,363) | (16,798,283) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Class A share transactions | (7,048,757) | (5,024,374) |
Class B Proceeds from shares sold | 1,830,253 | 12,325,908 |
Cost of shares redeemed | (1,699,351) | (1,539,908) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Class B share transactions | 130,902 | 10,786,000 |
Increase (decrease) in net assets | (15,387,920) | 6,277,425 |
Net assets at beginning of period | 92,511,179 | 86,233,754 |
Net assets at end of period (including accumulated distributions in excess of net investment income and undistributed net investment income and of $192,369 and $3,260, respectively) | $ 77,123,259 | $ 92,511,179 |
Other Information |
Class A Shares outstanding at beginning of period | 10,189,476 | 11,043,224 |
Shares sold | 151,832 | 1,718,999 |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | 1,534 | — |
Shares redeemed | (1,244,200) | (2,572,747) |
Net increase (decrease) in Portfolio shares | (1,090,834) | (853,748) |
Shares outstanding at end of period | 9,098,642 | 10,189,476 |
Class B Shares outstanding at beginning of period | 3,140,946 | 1,533,571 |
Shares sold | 291,489 | 1,851,499 |
Shares redeemed | (268,051) | (244,124) |
Net increase (decrease) in Portfolio shares | 23,438 | 1,607,375 |
Shares outstanding at end of period | 3,164,384 | 3,140,946 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Class A
Years Ended December 31, | 2005a | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001b |
Selected Per Share Data |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 6.95 | $ 6.86 | $ 4.58 | $ 7.60 | $ 10.00 |
Income (loss) from investment operations: Net investment income (loss)c | (.01) | .01 | (.03) | (.02) | (.02) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.63) | .08 | 2.31 | (3.00) | (2.38) |
Total from investment operations | (.64) | .09 | 2.28 | (3.02) | (2.40) |
Less distributions from: Net investment income | .00e | — | — | — | — |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 6.31 | $ 6.95 | $ 6.86 | $ 4.58 | $ 7.60 |
Total Return (%) | (9.19)** | 1.31 | 49.78 | (39.74) | (24.00)d** |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data |
Net assets, end of period ($ millions) | 57 | 71 | 76 | 41 | 44 |
Ratio of expenses before expense reductions (%) | 1.14* | 1.10 | 1.13 | .96 | 1.44* |
Ratio of expenses after expense reductions (%) | 1.14* | 1.10 | 1.13 | .96 | 1.15* |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) (%) | (.37)* | .08 | (.48) | (.30) | (.43)* |
Portfolio turnover rate (%) | 7* | 39 | 6 | 16 | 3* |
a For the six months ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited).
b For the period from May 1, 2001 (commencement of operations of Class A) to December 31, 2001.
c Based on average shares outstanding during the period.
d Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced.
e Amount is less than $.005.
* Annualized
** Not annualized
Class B
Years Ended December 31, | 2005a | 2004 | 2003 | 2002b |
Selected Per Share Data |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 6.89 | $ 6.83 | $ 4.58 | $ 5.04 |
Income (loss) from investment operations: Net investment income (loss)c | (.02) | (.02) | (.06) | (.02) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.63) | .08 | 2.31 | (.44) |
Total from investment operations | (.65) | .06 | 2.25 | (.46) |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 6.24 | $ 6.89 | $ 6.83 | $ 4.58 |
Total Return (%) | (9.43)** | .88 | 49.13 | (9.13)** |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data |
Net assets, end of period ($ millions) | 20 | 22 | 10 | .4 |
Ratio of expenses (%) | 1.51* | 1.49 | 1.52 | 1.21* |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) (%) | (.74)* | (.20) | (.87) | (.68)* |
Portfolio turnover rate (%) | 7* | 39 | 6 | 16 |
a For the six months ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited).
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.
* Annualized
** Not annualized
Information About Your Portfolio's Expenses |
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SVS Turner Mid Cap Growth Portfolio
As an investor of the Portfolio, you incur two types of costs: ongoing expenses and transaction costs. Ongoing expenses include management fees, distribution and service (12b-1) fees and other Portfolio expenses. Examples of transaction costs include sales charges (loads), redemption fees and account maintenance fees, which are not shown in this section. The following tables are intended to help you understand your ongoing expenses (in dollars) of investing in the Portfolio and to help you compare these expenses with the ongoing expenses of investing in other mutual funds. The tables are based on an investment of $1,000 made at the beginning of the six-month period ended June 30, 2005.
The tables illustrate your Portfolio's expenses in two ways:
Actual Portfolio Return. This helps you estimate the actual dollar amount of ongoing expenses (but not transaction costs) paid on a $1,000 investment in the Portfolio using the Portfolio's actual return during the period. To estimate the expenses you paid over the period, simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the "Expenses Paid per $1,000" line under the share class you hold.
Hypothetical 5% Portfolio Return. This helps you to compare your Portfolio's ongoing expenses (but not transaction costs) with those of other mutual funds using the Portfolio's actual expense ratio and a hypothetical rate of return of 5% per year before expenses. Examples using a 5% hypothetical Portfolio return may be found in the shareholder reports of other mutual funds. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period.
Please note that the expenses shown in these tables are meant to highlight your ongoing expenses only and do not reflect any transaction costs. The "Expenses Paid per $1,000" line of the tables is useful in comparing ongoing expenses only and will not help you determine the relative total expense of owning different funds. If these transaction costs had been included, your costs would have been higher.
Expenses and Value of a $1,000 Investment for the six months ended June 30, 2005 |
Actual Portfolio Return | Class A | Class B |
Beginning Account Value 1/1/05 | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,000.00 |
Ending Account Value 6/30/05 | $ 1,005.10 | $ 1,002.00 |
Expenses Paid per $1,000* | $ 5.72 | $ 7.59 |
Hypothetical 5% Portfolio Return | Class A | Class B |
Beginning Account Value 1/1/05 | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,000.00 |
Ending Account Value 6/30/05 | $ 1,019.09 | $ 1,017.21 |
Expenses Paid per $1,000* | $ 5.76 | $ 7.65 |
* Expenses are equal to the Portfolio's annualized expense ratio for each share class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent six-month period, then divided by 365.
Annualized Expense Ratios | Class A | Class B |
Scudder Variable Series II — SVS Turner Mid Cap Growth Portfolio | 1.15% | 1.53% |
For more information, please refer to the Portfolio's prospectus.
These tables do not 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.
Management Summary June 30, 2005 |
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SVS Turner Mid Cap Growth Portfolio
For the first half of 2005, SVS Turner Mid Cap Growth Portfolio returned 0.51% (Class A shares, unadjusted for contract charges) versus 1.70% for the Russell Midcap® Growth Index. Three phenomena served as share-price dampeners: rising interest rates, rising oil prices and sporadically rising inflation. The Federal Reserve Board (the Fed) boosted short-term rates to 3.25%. Oil prices rose about 40%, at one point in June hitting a 22-year high of $60.54 a barrel. At various times, the consumer price index rose at an annual rate of 3% — far from catastrophic but nonetheless higher than it had been for some time. The fear was that upticks in interest rates, oil prices and inflation would depress consumer spending, business investment, corporate profits and, consequently, stock prices.
Growth-oriented holdings in the consumer discretionary and utilities/communication sectors contributed the most to performance. Stocks that did especially well were in the apparel/footwear, wireless telecommunications and newspaper publishing industries. The biggest detractor from performance was the portfolio's large weighting in health care stocks. Stocks that fared poorly included holdings in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.
We believe investors will gradually realize that stocks are reasonably valued, especially in relation to bonds, and that earnings should be satisfactory. We've seen a pattern over the past several quarters of companies exceeding Wall Street's earnings expectations. Those expectations have been modest and thus capable of being exceeded. If earnings keep coming in above the targets, then we believe that the market should respond positively, as it has in the past.
Christopher K. McHugh
William C. McVail
Robert E. Turner
Portfolio Managers
Turner Investment Partners, Inc., Subadvisor to the Portfolio
All performance shown is historical, assumes reinvestment of all dividend and capital gain distributions, 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 than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Please visit scudder.com for the product's most recent month-end performance. 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
Stocks of medium-sized companies involve greater risks than securities of larger, more-established companies, as they often have limited product lines, markets or financial resources and may be subject to more erratic and abrupt market movements. Please read this portfolio's prospectus for specific details regarding its investments and risk profile.
Russell Midcap® Growth Index is an unmanaged index composed of common stocks of midcap companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values. Index returns assume reinvestment of 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 June 30, 2005, and may not come to pass. This information is subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions.
SVS Turner Mid Cap Growth Portfolio
Asset Allocation (Excludes Securities Lending Collateral) | 6/30/05 | 12/31/04 |
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Common Stocks | 99% | 99% |
Cash Equivalents | 1% | 1% |
| 100% | 100% |
Sector Diversification (As a % of Common Stocks) | 6/30/05 | 12/31/04 |
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Information Technology | 25% | 31% |
Consumer Discretionary | 23% | 18% |
Health Care | 19% | 19% |
Industrials | 9% | 11% |
Financials | 8% | 9% |
Energy | 7% | 5% |
Telecommunication Services | 3% | 2% |
Consumer Staples | 3% | 2% |
Materials | 2% | 3% |
Utilities | 1% | — |
| 100% | 100% |
Asset allocation and sector diversification are subject to change.
For more complete details about the Portfolio's investment portfolio, see page 85. A quarterly Fact Sheet is available upon request. Information concerning portfolio holdings of the Portfolio as of month end will be posted to scudder.com on the 15th of the following month.
Following the Portfolio's fiscal first and third quarter-end, a complete portfolio holdings listing is filed with the SEC on Form N-Q. The form will be available on the SEC's Web site at www.sec.gov, and it also may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the SEC's Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling (800) SEC-0330.
Investment Portfolio June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) |
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SVS Turner Mid Cap Growth Portfolio
| Shares
| Value ($) |
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Common Stocks 98.2% |
Consumer Discretionary 22.2% |
Hotels Restaurants & Leisure 7.6% |
Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. | 20,080 | 1,447,166 |
MGM MIRAGE* | 47,200 | 1,868,176 |
P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Inc.* (e) | 12,310 | 726,044 |
Scientific Games Corp. "A"* (e) | 43,460 | 1,170,378 |
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. | 32,560 | 1,907,039 |
Station Casinos, Inc. | 16,590 | 1,101,576 |
The Cheesecake Factory, Inc.* | 29,910 | 1,038,774 |
WMS Industries, Inc.* (e) | 22,310 | 752,962 |
| 10,012,115 |
Household Durables 3.8% |
D.R. Horton, Inc. | 22,810 | 857,884 |
Fortune Brands, Inc. | 21,740 | 1,930,512 |
Lennar Corp. "A" | 9,610 | 609,754 |
Tempur-Pedic International, Inc.* (e) | 29,620 | 656,972 |
Toll Brothers, Inc.* (e) | 8,600 | 873,330 |
| 4,928,452 |
Media 1.5% |
Getty Images, Inc.* | 12,660 | 940,132 |
Sirius Satellite Radio, Inc.* (e) | 151,840 | 983,923 |
| 1,924,055 |
Multiline Retail 0.7% |
Nordstrom, Inc. | 13,150 | 893,805 |
Specialty Retail 6.0% |
Advance Auto Parts, Inc.* | 10,810 | 697,786 |
Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc.* | 48,010 | 2,005,858 |
Chico's FAS, Inc.* | 56,890 | 1,950,189 |
The Sherwin-Williams Co. | 11,560 | 544,360 |
Urban Outfitters, Inc.* (e) | 27,490 | 1,558,408 |
Williams-Sonoma, Inc.* | 27,770 | 1,098,859 |
| 7,855,460 |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods 2.6% |
Coach, Inc.* | 85,520 | 2,870,907 |
Polo Ralph Lauren Corp. | 13,930 | 600,522 |
| 3,471,429 |
Consumer Staples 2.5% |
Beverages 0.8% |
Constellation Brands, Inc. "A"* | 36,300 | 1,070,850 |
Food & Staples Retailing 0.9% |
Whole Foods Market, Inc. | 9,960 | 1,178,268 |
Food Products 0.8% |
Campbell Soup Co. | 16,530 | 508,628 |
Dean Foods Co.* | 14,850 | 523,314 |
| 1,031,942 |
| Shares
| Value ($) |
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Energy 6.6% |
Energy Equipment & Services 2.8% |
Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. (e) | 14,530 | 776,338 |
Grant Prideco, Inc.* | 35,180 | 930,511 |
National-Oilwell Varco, Inc.* | 25,520 | 1,213,221 |
Tidewater, Inc. | 17,120 | 652,614 |
| 3,572,684 |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 3.8% |
Peabody Energy Corp. | 16,470 | 857,099 |
Range Resources Corp. (e) | 55,470 | 1,492,143 |
Ultra Petroleum Corp.* | 39,970 | 1,213,489 |
XTO Energy, Inc. | 42,556 | 1,446,479 |
| 5,009,210 |
Financials 8.3% |
Banks 0.6% |
City National Corp. | 11,300 | 810,323 |
Capital Markets 3.9% |
Jefferies Group, Inc. | 18,870 | 714,984 |
Northern Trust Corp. | 23,510 | 1,071,821 |
SEI Investments Co. | 30,280 | 1,130,958 |
T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. | 34,210 | 2,141,546 |
| 5,059,309 |
Diversified Financial Services 1.8% |
Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.* (e) | 21,954 | 1,500,117 |
Ameritrade Holding Corp.* | 49,950 | 928,570 |
| 2,428,687 |
Insurance 0.5% |
Fidelity National Financial, Inc. | 18,410 | 657,053 |
Real Estate 1.5% |
Host Marriott Corp. (REIT) | 61,870 | 1,082,725 |
The St. Joe Co. | 10,860 | 885,525 |
| 1,968,250 |
Health Care 18.6% |
Biotechnology 1.7% |
Celgene Corp.* (e) | 22,920 | 934,449 |
Genzyme Corp.* | 20,500 | 1,231,845 |
| 2,166,294 |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies 5.3% |
Advanced Medical Optics, Inc.* (e) | 21,610 | 858,997 |
Bausch & Lomb, Inc. | 12,080 | 1,002,640 |
C.R. Bard, Inc. | 29,110 | 1,936,106 |
Dade Behring Holdings, Inc. | 23,010 | 1,495,880 |
Fisher Scientific International, Inc.* | 16,770 | 1,088,373 |
INAMED Corp.* | 8,480 | 567,906 |
| 6,949,902 |
Health Care Providers & Services 9.1% |
Community Health Systems, Inc.* | 31,640 | 1,195,676 |
DaVita, Inc.* | 20,670 | 940,072 |
Henry Schein, Inc.* | 21,890 | 908,873 |
| Shares
| Value ($) |
| |
Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings* | 20,720 | 1,033,928 |
LifePoint Hospitals, Inc.* | 12,700 | 641,604 |
Medco Health Solutions, Inc.* | 12,790 | 682,474 |
PacifiCare Health Systems, Inc.* | 21,260 | 1,519,027 |
Patterson Companies, Inc.* (e) | 13,030 | 587,392 |
Triad Hospitals, Inc.* | 14,710 | 803,754 |
WellChoice, Inc.* | 20,360 | 1,414,409 |
WellPoint, Inc.* | 32,060 | 2,232,659 |
| 11,959,868 |
Pharmaceuticals 2.5% |
Forest Laboratories, Inc.* | 16,510 | 641,414 |
Kos Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* (e) | 11,300 | 740,150 |
Sepracor, Inc.* | 30,550 | 1,833,305 |
| 3,214,869 |
Industrials 9.0% |
Aerospace & Defense 1.3% |
Goodrich Corp. | 21,020 | 860,979 |
Precision Castparts Corp. | 10,840 | 844,436 |
| 1,705,415 |
Air Freight & Logistics 1.2% |
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. | 13,060 | 760,092 |
UTI Worldwide, Inc. (e) | 12,260 | 853,541 |
| 1,613,633 |
Commercial Services & Supplies 1.5% |
Monster Worldwide, Inc.* | 68,900 | 1,976,052 |
Construction & Engineering 0.4% |
Fluor Corp. | 8,850 | 509,671 |
Electrical Equipment 2.8% |
American Power Conversion Corp. | 30,530 | 720,203 |
AMETEK, Inc. | 22,610 | 946,228 |
Roper Industries, Inc. | 27,580 | 1,968,385 |
| 3,634,816 |
Machinery 1.8% |
Actuant Corp. "A"* (e) | 15,270 | 732,044 |
Joy Global, Inc. | 19,080 | 640,897 |
Pentair, Inc. | 21,570 | 923,412 |
| 2,296,353 |
Information Technology 25.0% |
Communications Equipment 5.8% |
ADTRAN, Inc. | 22,170 | 549,594 |
Comverse Technologies, Inc.* | 73,400 | 1,735,910 |
F5 Networks, Inc.* | 37,070 | 1,751,001 |
Ixia* (e) | 45,070 | 876,161 |
Juniper Networks, Inc.* | 80,770 | 2,033,789 |
Tellabs, Inc.* | 76,720 | 667,464 |
| 7,613,919 |
Computers & Peripherals 1.3% |
Avid Technology, Inc.* | 32,110 | 1,710,821 |
Electronic Equipment & Instruments 1.8% |
Cogent, Inc.* (e) | 47,190 | 1,347,274 |
Flextronics International Ltd.* | 73,290 | 968,161 |
| 2,315,435 |
| Shares
| Value ($) |
| |
Internet Software & Services 3.0% |
CNET Networks, Inc.* (e) | 65,770 | 772,140 |
Openwave Systems, Inc.* (e) | 68,210 | 1,118,644 |
VeriSign, Inc.* | 68,950 | 1,983,002 |
| 3,873,786 |
IT Consulting & Services 2.7% |
Alliance Data Systems Corp.* | 15,380 | 623,813 |
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. "A"* | 34,810 | 1,640,595 |
Global Payments, Inc. | 17,920 | 1,214,976 |
| 3,479,384 |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 9.4% |
Altera Corp.* | 105,540 | 2,091,803 |
Analog Devices, Inc. | 20,580 | 767,840 |
ASML Holding NV (New York Registered Shares)* (e) | 39,760 | 622,642 |
Broadcom Corp. "A"* | 55,750 | 1,979,682 |
Cypress Semiconductor Corp.* (e) | 83,450 | 1,050,635 |
KLA-Tencor Corp. | 40,440 | 1,767,228 |
Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc.* (e) | 68,810 | 544,287 |
Lam Research Corp.* | 32,700 | 946,338 |
Marvell Technology Group Ltd.* | 28,990 | 1,102,779 |
National Semiconductor Corp. | 44,290 | 975,709 |
Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates, Inc.* (e) | 12,690 | 469,530 |
| 12,318,473 |
Software 1.0% |
Amdocs Ltd.* | 25,070 | 662,600 |
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.* | 28,130 | 715,909 |
| 1,378,509 |
Materials 2.5% |
Chemicals 1.1% |
Ashland, Inc.* | 9,570 | 687,796 |
The Mosaic Co.* | 49,680 | 773,021 |
| 1,460,817 |
Construction Materials 0.4% |
Vulcan Materials Co. | 6,560 | 426,334 |
Containers & Packaging 0.5% |
Owens-Illinois, Inc.* | 27,360 | 685,368 |
Metals & Mining 0.5% |
Allegheny Technologies, Inc. | 29,470 | 650,108 |
Telecommunication Services 2.8% |
Wireless Telecommunication Services |
Alamosa Holdings, Inc.* (e) | 89,160 | 1,239,324 |
Nextel Partners, Inc. "A"* | 37,730 | 949,664 |
NII Holdings, Inc.* (e) | 22,320 | 1,427,141 |
| 3,616,129 |
Utilities 0.7% |
Gas Utilities |
Questar Corp. | 14,620 | 963,458 |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $103,128,504) | 128,391,306 |
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| Shares
| Value ($) |
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Securities Lending Collateral 14.1% |
Scudder Daily Assets Fund Institutional, 3.19% (c) (d) (Cost $18,408,231) | 18,408,231 | 18,408,231 |
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Cash Equivalents 1.1% |
Scudder Cash Management QP Trust, 3.14% (b) (Cost $1,371,901) | 1,371,901 | 1,371,901 |
| % of Net Assets | Value ($) |
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Total Investment Portfolio (Cost $122,908,636) (a) | 113.4 | 148,171,438 |
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net | (13.4) | (17,457,573) |
Net Assets | 100.0 | 130,713,865 |
Notes to SVS Turner Mid Cap Growth Portfolio of Investments |
* Non-income producing security.
(a) The cost for federal income tax purposes was $122,960,248. At June 30, 2005, net unrealized appreciation for all securities based on tax cost was $25,211,190. This consisted of aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all securities in which there was an excess of value over tax cost of $25,720,567 and aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all securities in which there was an excess of tax cost over value of $509,377.
(b) Scudder Cash Management QP Trust is managed by Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc. The rate shown is the annualized seven-day yield at period end.
(c) Scudder 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) All or a portion of these securities were on loan (see Notes to Financial Statements). The value of all securities loaned at June 30, 2005 amounted to $17,840,623, which is 13.6% of net assets.
REIT: Real Estate Investment Trust
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Assets and Liabilities as of June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) |
Assets |
Investments: Investments in securities, at value (cost $103,128,504) — including $17,840,623 of securities on loan | $ 128,391,306 |
Investment in Scudder Daily Assets Fund Institutional (cost $18,408,231)* | 18,408,231 |
Investment in Scudder Cash Management QP Trust (cost $1,371,901) | 1,371,901 |
Total Investments in securities, at value (cost $122,908,636) | 148,171,438 |
Receivable for investments sold | 2,006,980 |
Dividends receivable | 30,882 |
Interest receivable | 5,575 |
Receivable for Portfolio shares sold | 2,126 |
Other assets | 3,360 |
Total assets | 150,220,361 |
Liabilities |
Payable upon return of securities loaned | 18,408,231 |
Payable for investments purchased | 730,243 |
Payable for Portfolio shares redeemed | 193,955 |
Accrued management fee | 109,462 |
Other accrued expenses and payables | 64,605 |
Total liabilities | 19,506,496 |
Net assets, at value | $ 130,713,865 |
Net Assets |
Net assets consist of: Accumulated net investment loss | (547,328) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | 25,262,802 |
Accumulated net realized gain (loss) | 1,376,691 |
Paid-in capital | 104,621,700 |
Net assets, at value | $ 130,713,865 |
Class A Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share ($107,541,501 ÷ 10,856,253 outstanding shares of beneficial interest, $.01 par value, unlimited number of shares authorized) | $ 9.91 |
Class B Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share ($23,172,364 ÷ 2,364,704 outstanding shares of beneficial interest, $.01 par value, unlimited number of shares authorized) | $ 9.80 |
* Represents collateral on securities loaned.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Operations for the six months ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) |
Investment Income |
Income: Dividends (net of foreign taxes withheld of $316) | $ 224,172 |
Interest — Scudder Cash Management QP Trust | 8,902 |
Securities lending income, including income from Scudder Daily Assets Fund Institutional, net of borrower rebates | 19,029 |
Total Income | 252,103 |
Expenses: Management fee | 655,559 |
Custodian and accounting fees | 52,259 |
Distribution service fees (Class B) | 28,481 |
Record keeping fees (Class B) | 14,371 |
Auditing | 22,178 |
Legal | 7,162 |
Trustees' fees and expenses | 2,363 |
Reports to shareholders | 12,500 |
Other | 4,976 |
Total expenses, before expense reductions | 799,849 |
Expense reductions | (719) |
Total expenses, after expense reductions | 799,130 |
Net investment income (loss) | (547,027) |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investment Transactions |
Net realized gain (loss) from investments | 5,525,786 |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period on investments | (4,816,518) |
Net gain (loss) on investment transactions | 709,268 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | $ 162,241 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited) | Year Ended December 31, 2004 |
Operations: Net investment income (loss) | $ (547,027) | $ (1,138,786) |
Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions | 5,525,786 | 10,201,612 |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period on investment transactions | (4,816,518) | 4,371,388 |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | 162,241 | 13,434,214 |
Portfolio share transactions: Class A Proceeds from shares sold | 2,069,295 | 14,595,440 |
Cost of shares redeemed | (12,176,887) | (17,916,695) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Class A share transactions | (10,107,592) | (3,321,255) |
Class B Proceeds from shares sold | 1,764,073 | 9,964,790 |
Cost of shares redeemed | (1,990,214) | (2,100,980) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Class B share transactions | (226,141) | 7,863,810 |
Increase (decrease) in net assets | (10,171,492) | 17,976,769 |
Net assets at beginning of period | 140,885,357 | 122,908,588 |
Net assets at end of period (including accumulated net investment loss of $547,328 and $301, respectively) | $ 130,713,865 | $ 140,885,357 |
Other Information |
Class A Shares outstanding at beginning of period | 11,918,058 | 12,352,137 |
Shares sold | 210,801 | 1,622,749 |
Shares redeemed | (1,272,606) | (2,056,828) |
Net increase (decrease) in Portfolio shares | (1,061,805) | (434,079) |
Shares outstanding at end of period | 10,856,253 | 11,918,058 |
Class B Shares outstanding at beginning of period | 2,386,654 | 1,499,883 |
Shares sold | 184,721 | 1,126,297 |
Shares redeemed | (206,671) | (239,526) |
Net increase (decrease) in Portfolio shares | (21,950) | 886,771 |
Shares outstanding at end of period | 2,364,704 | 2,386,654 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Class A
Years Ended December 31, | 2005a | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001b |
Selected Per Share Data |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 9.86 | $ 8.88 | $ 5.98 | $ 8.82 | $ 10.00 |
Income (loss) from investment operations: Net investment income (loss)c | (.04) | (.07) | (.06) | (.06) | (.04) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | .09 | 1.05 | 2.96 | (2.78) | (1.14) |
Total from investment operations | .05 | .98 | 2.90 | (2.84) | (1.18) |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 9.91 | $ 9.86 | $ 8.88 | $ 5.98 | $ 8.82 |
Total Return (%) | .51** | 11.04 | 48.49 | (32.20) | (11.80)d** |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data |
Net assets, end of period ($ millions) | 108 | 118 | 110 | 61 | 48 |
Ratio of expenses before expense reductions (%) | 1.15* | 1.19 | 1.18 | 1.13 | 1.82* |
Ratio of expenses after expense reductions (%) | 1.15* | 1.19 | 1.18 | 1.13 | 1.30* |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) (%) | (.77)* | (.82) | (.90) | (.82) | (.76)* |
Portfolio turnover rate (%) | 132* | 174 | 155 | 225 | 205* |
a For the six months ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited).
b For the period from May 1, 2001 (commencement of operations) to December 31, 2001.
c Based on average shares outstanding during the period.
d Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced.
* Annualized
** Not annualized
Class B
Years Ended December 31, | 2005a | 2004 | 2003 | 2002b |
Selected Per Share Data |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 9.78 | $ 8.84 | $ 5.97 | $ 6.60 |
Income (loss) from investment operations: Net investment income (loss)c | (.05) | (.10) | (.09) | (.02) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | .07 | 1.04 | 2.96 | (.61) |
Total from investment operations | .02 | .94 | 2.87 | (.63) |
Net asset value, end of period | $ 9.80 | $ 9.78 | $ 8.84 | $ 5.97 |
Total Return (%) | .20** | 10.63 | 48.07 | (9.55)** |
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data |
Net assets, end of period ($ millions) | 23 | 23 | 13 | .6 |
Ratio of expenses (%) | 1.53* | 1.56 | 1.57 | 1.38* |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) (%) | (1.15)* | (1.19) | (1.29) | (.81)* |
Portfolio turnover rate (%) | 132* | 174 | 155 | 225 |
a For the six months ended June 30, 2005 (Unaudited).
b For the period July 1, 2002 (commencement of operations of Class B shares) to December 31, 2002.
c Based on an average shares outstanding during the period.
* Annualized
** Not annualized
Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited) |
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A. Significant Accounting Policies
Scudder Variable Series II (the "Trust") is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"), as an open-end, diversified management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust. The Trust offers thirty portfolios (the "portfolio(s)"), including four portfolios that invest primarily in existing Scudder Portfolios ("Underlying Portfolios"). Each Underlying Portfolio's accounting policies and investment holdings are outlined in the Underlying Portfolio's financials statements and are available upon request.
Multiple Classes of Shares of Beneficial Interest. The Trust offers two classes of shares (Class A shares and Class B shares) except Scudder Conservative Income Strategy Portfolio, Scudder Growth & Income Strategy Portfolio, Scudder Growth Strategy Portfolio and Scudder Income & Growth Strategy Portfolio, which offer Class B shares only. Sales of Class B shares are subject to record keeping fees up to 0.15% and Rule 12b-1 fees under the 1940 Act equal to an annual rate of 0.25%, of the average daily net assets of the Class B shares of the applicable Portfolio. Class A shares are not subject to such fees.
Investment income, realized and unrealized gains and losses, and certain portfolio-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 fee). 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 Trust'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 Trust in the preparation of its financial statements.
Security Valuation. Investments in securities and Underlying Portfolios 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 or official closing 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 Portfolios. If the pricing services are unable to provide valuations, the securities are valued at the most recent bid quotation or evaluated price, as applicable, obtained from a broker-dealer. 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.
Investments in the Underlying Portfolios are valued at the net asset value per share of each class of the Underlying Portfolios as of the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange on each day the exchange is open for trading.
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. The Portfolios may use a fair valuation model to value international equity securities in order to adjust for events which may occur between the close of the foreign exchanges and the close of the New York Stock Exchange.
Foreign Currency Translations. The books and records of the Trust 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. The portfolios may enter into repurchase agreements with certain banks and broker/dealers whereby the portfolios, through their custodian or sub-custodian bank, receive 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 custodian 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 portfolios have the right to sell the securities and recover any resulting loss from the financial institution. If the financial institution enters into bankruptcy, the portfolios' claims on the collateral may be subject to legal proceedings.
Securities Lending. Each portfolio, except Scudder Money Market Portfolio, Scudder Conservative Income Strategy Portfolio, Scudder Growth & Income Strategy Portfolio, Scudder Growth Strategy Portfolio, Scudder Income & Growth Strategy Portfolio, Scudder Mercury Large Cap Core Portfolio and Scudder Templeton Foreign Value Portfolio, may lend securities to financial institutions. The portfolios retain beneficial ownership of the securities they have loaned and continue 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 consisting of liquid, unencumbered assets having a value at least equal to the value of the securities loaned. The portfolio may invest the cash collateral into a joint trading account in an affiliated money market fund pursuant to Exemptive Orders issued by the SEC. The portfolios receive compensation for lending their securities either in the form of fees or by earning interest on invested cash collateral net fees paid to a lending agent. Either the portfolios or the borrower may terminate the loan. The portfolios are subject to all investment risks associated with the value of any cash collateral received, including, but not limited to, interest rate, credit and liquidity risk associated with such investments.
Credit Default Swap Contracts. A credit default swap is a contract between a buyer and a seller of protection against a pre-defined credit event. The Company may buy or sell credit default swap contracts to seek to increase the Company's income, to add leverage to the portfolio, or to hedge the risk of default on portfolio securities. As a seller in the credit default swap contract, the Company would be required to pay the par (or other agreed-upon) value of the referenced debt obligation to the counterparty in the event of a default by a third party, such as a US or foreign corporate issuer, on the debt obligation, which would likely result in a loss to the Company. In return, the Company would receive from the counterparty a periodic stream of payments over the term of the contract provided that no event of default has occurred. If no default occurs, the Company would keep the stream of payments and would have no payment obligations. The Company may also buy credit default swap contracts in order to hedge against the risk of default of debt securities, in which case the Company would function as the counterparty referenced above. This would involve the risk that the contract may expire worthless. It would also involve credit risk — that the seller may fail to satisfy its payment obligations to the Company in the event of a default. When the Company sells a credit default swap contract it will "cover" its commitment. This may be achieved by, among other methods, maintaining cash or liquid assets equal to the aggregate notional value of the underlying debt obligations for all outstanding credit default swap contracts sold by the Company.
Credit default swap contracts are marked to market daily based upon quotations from the counterparty and the change in value, if any, is recorded daily as unrealized gain or loss. An upfront payment made by the Scudder Strategic Income Portfolio, as the protection buyer, is recorded as an asset on the statement of assets and liabilities. An upfront payment received by the Scudder Strategic Income Portfolio, as the protection seller, is recorded as a liability on the statement of assets and liabilities. Under the terms of the credit default swap contracts, the Company receives or makes payments semi-annually based on a specified interest rate on a fixed notional amount. These payments are recorded as a realized gain or loss on the statement of operations. Payments received or made as a result of a credit event or termination of the contract are recognized, net of a proportional amount of the upfront payment, as realized gains or losses.
Options. An option contract is a contract in which the writer of the option grants the buyer of the option the right to purchase from (call option), or sell to (put option), the writer a designated instrument at a specified price within a specified period of time. Certain options, including options on indices, will require cash settlement by the portfolio if the option is exercised. The portfolios may enter into option contracts in order to hedge against potential adverse price movements in the value of portfolio assets; as a temporary substitute for selling selected investments; to lock in the purchase price of a security or currency which it expects to purchase in the near future; as a temporary substitute for purchasing selected investments; and to enhance potential gain.
The liability representing the portfolio's obligation under an exchange traded written option or investment in a purchased option is valued at the last sale price or, in the absence of a sale, the mean between the closing bid and asked prices or at the most recent asked price (bid for purchased options) if no bid and asked price are available. Over-the-counter written or purchased options are valued using dealer-supplied quotations. Gain or loss is recognized when the option contract expires or is closed.
If the portfolio writes a covered call option, the portfolio foregoes, in exchange for the premium, the opportunity to profit during the option period from an increase in the market value of the underlying security above the exercise price. If the portfolio writes a put option it accepts the risk of a decline in the value of the underlying security below the exercise price. Over-the-counter options have the risk of the potential inability of counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts. The portfolio's maximum exposure to purchased options is limited to the premium initially paid. In addition, certain risks may arise upon entering into option contracts including the risk that an illiquid secondary market will limit the portfolio's ability to close out an option contract prior to the expiration date and that a change in the value of the option contract may not correlate exactly with changes in the value of the securities or currencies hedged.
Futures Contracts. A futures contract is an agreement between a buyer or seller and an established futures exchange or its clearinghouse in which the buyer or seller agrees to take or make a delivery of a specific amount of a financial instrument at a specified price on a specific date (settlement date). The portfolios may enter into futures contracts as a hedge against anticipated interest rate, currency or equity market changes and for duration management, risk management and return enhancement purposes.
Upon entering into a futures contract, the portfolio is required to deposit with a financial intermediary an amount ("initial margin") equal to a certain percentage of the face value indicated in the futures contract. Subsequent payments ("variation margin") are made or received by the portfolio dependent upon the daily fluctuations in the value of the underlying security and are recorded for financial reporting purposes as unrealized gains or losses by the portfolio. When entering into a closing transaction, the portfolio will realize a gain or loss equal to the difference between the value of the futures contract to sell and the futures contract to buy. Futures contracts are valued at the most recent settlement price.
Certain risks may arise upon entering into futures contracts, including the risk that an illiquid secondary market will limit the portfolio's ability to close out a futures contract prior to the settlement date and that a change in the value of a futures contract may not correlate exactly with the changes in the value of the securities or currencies hedged. When utilizing futures contracts to hedge, the portfolio gives up the opportunity to profit from favorable price movements in the hedged positions during the term of the contract.
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. The portfolios 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, the portfolio gives up the opportunity to profit from favorable exchange rate movements during the term of the contract.
Loan Participations/Assignments. The Portfolios may invest in US dollar-denominated fixed and floating rate loans ("Loans") arranged through private negotiations between a foreign sovereign entity and one or more financial institutions ("Lenders"). The Portfolios invest in such Loans in the form of participations in Loans ("Participations") or assignments of all or a portion of loans from third parties ("Assignments"). Participations typically result in the Portfolios having a contractual relationship only with the Lender, not with the sovereign borrower. The Portfolios have the right to receive payments of principal, interest and any fees to which they are entitled from the Lender selling the Participation and only upon receipt by the Lender of the payments from the borrower. In connection with purchasing Participations, the Portfolios generally have no right to enforce compliance by the borrower with the terms of the loan agreement relating to the Loan, nor any rights of set-off against the borrower, and the Portfolios will not benefit directly from any collateral supporting the Loan in which it has purchased the Participation. As a result, the Portfolios assume the credit risk of both the borrower and the Lender that is selling the Participation.
Mortgage Dollar Rolls. Scudder Fixed Income Portfolio, Scudder Government & Agency Securities Portfolio and Scudder Total Return Portfolio entered into mortgage dollar rolls in which each portfolio sells to a bank or broker/dealer (the "counterparty") mortgage-backed securities for delivery in the current month and simultaneously contracts to repurchase similar, but not identical, securities on a fixed date. The counterparty receives all principal and interest payments, including prepayments, made on the security while it is the holder. Each 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.
Mortgage dollar rolls may be treated for purposes of the 1940 Act as borrowings by each portfolio because they involve the sale of a security coupled with an agreement to repurchase. A mortgage dollar roll involves costs to each portfolio. For example, while each portfolio receives compensation as consideration for agreeing to repurchase the security, each portfolio forgoes the right to receive all principal and interest payments while the counterparty holds the security. These payments to the counterparty may exceed the compensation received by each portfolio, thereby effectively charging each portfolio interest on its borrowings. Further, although each portfolio can estimate the amount of expected principal prepayment over the term of the mortgage dollar roll, a variation in the actual amount of prepayment could increase or decrease the cost of each portfolio's borrowing.
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 each portfolio is able to repurchase them. There can be no assurance that each portfolio's use of the cash that it receives from a mortgage dollar roll will provide a return that exceeds its borrowing costs.
When-Issued/Delayed Delivery Securities. Several of the portfolios may purchase securities with delivery or payment to occur at a later date beyond the normal settlement period. At the time the 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 into 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.
Federal Income Taxes. The portfolios' policy is to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, which are applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute all of its taxable and tax-exempt income to its shareholders. Accordingly, the portfolios paid no federal income taxes and no federal income tax provision was required.
At December 31, 2004, the following portfolios had an approximate net tax basis capital loss carryforward which may be applied against any realized net taxable capital gains of each succeeding year until fully utilized or until the following expiration dates, whichever occurs first:
Portfolio | Capital Loss Carryforward ($) | Expiration Date |
Scudder Aggressive Growth Portfolio | 662,000 | 12/31/2008 |
| 5,489,000 | 12/31/2009 |
| 8,989,000 | 12/31/2010 |
| 23,998,000 | 12/31/2011 |
Scudder Blue Chip Portfolio | 16,525,000 | 12/31/2010 |
Scudder Global Blue Chip Portfolio | 2,280,000 | 12/31/2010 |
| 2,456,000 | 12/31/2011 |
Scudder High Income Portfolio | 4,823,000 | 12/31/2007 |
| 16,114,000 | 12/31/2008 |
| 22,935,000 | 12/31/2009 |
| 55,108,000 | 12/31/2010 |
| 13,877,000 | 12/31/2011 |
Scudder International Select Equity Portfolio* | 1,217,000 | 12/31/2008 |
| 23,867,000 | 12/31/2009 |
| 20,015,000 | 12/31/2010 |
| 4,400,000 | 12/31/2011 |
Scudder Large Cap Value Portfolio | 6,183,000 | 12/31/2008 |
| 11,765,000 | 12/31/2010 |
| 6,438,000 | 12/31/2011 |
Scudder Small Cap Growth Portfolio | 73,835,000 | 12/31/2009 |
| 62,668,000 | 12/31/2010 |
Scudder Technology Growth Portfolio | 1,211,000 | 12/31/2008 |
| 94,141,000 | 12/31/2009 |
| 93,499,000 | 12/31/2010 |
| 71,516,000 | 12/31/2011 |
Scudder Total Return Portfolio | 21,387,000 | 12/31/2009 |
| 8,813,000 | 12/31/2010 |
| 46,269,000 | 12/31/2011 |
SVS Davis Venture Value Portfolio | 127,000 | 12/31/2009 |
| 4,386,000 | 12/31/2010 |
| 1,390,000 | 12/31/2011 |
| 1,088,000 | 12/31/2012 |
SVS Dreman Financial Services Portfolio | 743,000 | 12/31/2009 |
| 2,479,000 | 12/31/2010 |
| 2,101,000 | 12/31/2011 |
SVS Dreman High Return Equity Portfolio | 11,267,000 | 12/31/2010 |
| 8,043,000 | 12/31/2011 |
SVS Index 500 Portfolio | 448,000 | 12/31/2008 |
| 3,267,000 | 12/31/2009 |
| 9,116,000 | 12/31/2010 |
| 3,518,000 | 12/21/2011 |
| 4,052,000 | 12/31/2012 |
SVS INVESCO Dynamic Growth Portfolio | 2,320,000 | 12/31/2010 |
| 377,000 | 12/31/2011 |
SVS Janus Growth And Income Portfolio | 12,514,000 | 12/31/2009 |
| 29,907,000 | 12/31/2010 |
| 6,934,000 | 12/31/2011 |
SVS Janus Growth Opportunities Portfolio | 130,000 | 12/31/2008 |
| 31,299,000 | 12/31/2009 |
| 42,499,00 | 12/31/2010 |
| 19,473,000 | 12/31/2011 |
SVS Oak Strategic Equity Portfolio | 322,000 | 12/31/2009 |
| 4,401,000 | 12/31/2010 |
| 2,522,000 | 12/31/2011 |
| 3,689,000 | 12/31/2012 |
SVS Turner Mid Cap Growth Portfolio | 3,770,000 | 12/31/2010 |
* Certain of these losses may be subject to limitations under Section 381-383 of the Internal Revenue Code.
For the period from November 1, 2004 through December 31, 2004, the following portfolios incurred approximate net realized capital losses as follows:
Portfolio | Net Realized Capital Loss ($) |
Scudder Aggressive Growth Portfolio | 12,000 |
Scudder Fixed Income Portfolio | 827,000 |
Scudder Strategic Income Portfolio | 266,000 |
SVS Davis Venture Value Portfolio | 576,000 |
SVS Dreman Financial Services Portfolio | 330,000 |
As permitted by tax regulations, the portfolios intend to elect to defer these losses and treat them as arising in the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005.
Distribution of Income and Gains. Distributions of net investment income, if any, for all portfolios except the Scudder Money Market Portfolio, are made annually. Net realized gains from investment transactions, in excess of available capital loss carryforwards, would be taxable to the portfolio if not distributed and, therefore, will be distributed to shareholders at least annually. All of the net investment income of the Scudder Money Market Portfolio is declared as a daily dividend and is distributed to shareholders monthly.
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. 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, a portfolio may periodically make reclassifications among certain of its capital accounts without impacting the net asset value of the portfolio.
The tax character of current year distributions will be determined at the end of the current fiscal year.
Expenses. Expenses arising in connection with a specific portfolio are allocated to that portfolio. Trust expenses are allocated between the portfolios in proportion to their relative net assets.
Offering Costs. Offering costs for Scudder Conservative Income Strategy Portfolio, Scudder Growth & Income Strategy Portfolio, Scudder Growth Strategy Portfolio, Scudder Income & Growth Strategy Portfolio, Scudder Mercury Large Cap Core Portfolio and Scudder Templeton Foreign Value Portfolio were paid in connection with the offering of shares and are being amortized over one year.
Contingencies. In the normal course of business, the Portfolios may enter into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Portfolios' maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Portfolios that have not yet been made. However, based on experience, the Portfolios expect the risk of loss to be remote.
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 for all portfolios, with the exception of securities in default of principal. Distributions of income and capital gains from the Underlying Portfolios are recorded on the ex-dividend date.
B. Investment Transactions
During the six months ended June 30, 2005, purchases and sales of investment transactions (excluding short-term investments) were as follows:
Portfolio | Purchases ($) | Proceeds from Sales ($) |
Scudder Aggressive Growth Portfolio | 25,043,770 | 27,861,335 |
Scudder Blue Chip Portfolio | 455,554,881 | 450,873,779 |
Scudder Conservative Income Strategy Portfolio | 8,420,858 | 1,547,696 |
Scudder Fixed Income Portfolio excluding US Treasury Obligations and mortgage dollar roll transactions | 133,975,204 | 119,439,854 |
US Treasury Obligations | 203,896,630 | 207,767,617 |
mortgage dollar roll transactions | 25,067,546 | 24,452,433 |
Scudder Global Blue Chip Portfolio | 31,729,396 | 26,533,920 |
Scudder Government & Agency Securities Portfolio excluding US Treasury Obligations and mortgage dollar roll transactions | 310,780,555 | 260,685,659 |
US Treasury Obligations | 45,353,144 | 45,426,758 |
mortgage dollar roll transactions | 289,074,235 | 290,549,648 |
Scudder Growth Strategy Portfolio | 54,465,681 | 7,960,320 |
Scudder Growth & Income Strategy Portfolio | 54,475,809 | 4,043,947 |
Scudder High Income Portfolio | 263,730,307 | 287,874,288 |
Scudder Income & Growth Strategy Portfolio | 14,266,518 | 2,163,756 |
Scudder International Select Equity Portfolio | 100,707,615 | 85,843,475 |
Scudder Large Cap Value Portfolio | 63,358,115 | 82,588,009 |
Scudder Mercury Large Cap Core Portfolio | 1,723,670 | 808,295 |
Scudder Small Cap Growth Portfolio | 116,882,200 | 129,011,537 |
Scudder Strategic Income Portfolio | 81,015,531 | 77,467,870 |
Scudder Technology Growth Portfolio | 129,024,732 | 143,636,030 |
Scudder Templeton Foreign Value Portfolio | 3,834,311 | 435,937 |
Scudder Total Return Portfolio excluding US Treasury Obligations and mortgage dollar roll transactions | 381,077,290 | 346,886,713 |
US Treasury Obligations | 129,189,395 | 124,710,835 |
mortgage dollar roll transactions | 7,160,255 | 7,187,656 |
SVS Davis Venture Value Portfolio | 30,054,164 | 2,652,228 |
SVS Dreman Financial Services Portfolio | 17,814,584 | 27,482,795 |
SVS Dreman High Return Equity Portfolio | 37,225,768 | 30,302,196 |
SVS Dreman Small Cap Value Portfolio | 177,405,748 | 180,996,732 |
SVS Index 500 Portfolio | 26,121,508 | 41,439,201 |
SVS INVESCO Dynamic Growth Portfolio | 24,726,471 | 25,784,025 |
SVS Janus Growth And Income Portfolio | 30,611,534 | 39,126,042 |
SVS Janus Growth Opportunities Portfolio | 32,616,774 | 23,801,500 |
SVS MFS Strategic Value Portfolio | 17,851,099 | 17,786,257 |
SVS Oak Strategic Equity Portfolio | 2,991,453 | 10,473,351 |
SVS Turner Mid Cap Growth Portfolio | 87,027,058 | 99,525,773 |
For the six months ended June 30, 2005, transactions for written options on securities were as follows for the Scudder Technology Growth Portfolio:
| Contract Amounts | Premium ($) |
Beginning of period | 2,074 | 332,731 |
Written | 17,196 | 2,011,354 |
Closed | (6,263) | (1,020,570) |
Exercised | (5,642) | (672,327) |
Expired | (4,466) | (395,994) |
End of period | 2,899 | 255,194 |
C. Related Parties
Management Agreement. Under the Management Agreement with Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc. ("DeIM" or the "Advisor"), an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Deutsche Bank AG, the Advisor directs the investments of the portfolios 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 portfolios. In addition to portfolio management services, the Advisor provides certain administrative services in accordance with the Management Agreement. Accordingly, for the six months ended June 30, 2005, the fees pursuant to the Management Agreement were equivalent to the annualized effective rates shown below of the portfolios' average daily net assets:
Portfolio | Annual Management Fee Rate |
Scudder Blue Chip Portfolio | 0.65% |
Scudder Fixed Income Portfolio | 0.60% |
Scudder Government & Agency Securities Portfolio | 0.55% |
Scudder High Income Portfolio | 0.60% |
Scudder International Select Equity Portfolio | 0.75% |
Scudder Large Cap Value Portfolio | 0.75% |
Scudder Small Cap Growth Portfolio | 0.65% |
Scudder Strategic Income Portfolio | 0.65% |
SVS Dreman Small Cap Value Portfolio | 0.75% |
SVS Index 500 Portfolio | 0.20% |
For the period January 1, 2005 through May 1, 2005, the Scudder Total Return Portfolio paid a monthly investment management fee of 0.55%, based on the average daily net assets of the portfolio.
Effective May 2, 2005, the Scudder Total Return Portfolio pays a monthly investment management fee, based on the average daily net assets of the portfolio, computed and accrued daily and payable monthly, of 1/12 of the annual rates shown below:
Average Daily Net Assets of the Portfolio | Annual Management Fee Rate |
$0-$250 million | 0.470% |
next $750 million | 0.445% |
over $1 billion | 0.410% |
Accordingly, for the six months ended June 30, 2005, the fee pursuant to the Management Agreement was equivalent to the annualized effective rate of 0.51% of the Scudder Total Return Portfolio's average daily net assets.
For the six months ended June 30, 2005, the Advisor agreed to limit its fees and reimburse expenses of each class of the SVS Index 500 Portfolio to the extent necessary to maintain the annual expenses of Class A at 0.377% and Class B at 0.627% (excluding certain expenses such as extraordinary expenses, taxes, brokerage, interest and fund accounting outsourcing fee savings). Accordingly, for the six months ended June 30, 2005, the Advisor waived $13,907 of other expenses.
The Scudder Money Market Portfolio pays a monthly investment management fee, based on the average daily net assets of the portfolio, computed and accrued daily and payable monthly, of 1/12 of the annual rates shown below:
Average Daily Net Assets of the Portfolio | Annual Management Fee Rate |
$0-$215 million | 0.500% |
next $335 million | 0.375% |
next $250 million | 0.300% |
over $800 million | 0.250% |
Accordingly, for the six months ended June 30, 2005, the fee pursuant to the Management Agreement was equivalent to the annualized effective rate of 0.46% of the Scudder Money Market Portfolio's average daily net assets.
The Scudder Aggressive Growth Portfolio, Scudder Technology Growth Portfolio, SVS Dreman Financial Services Portfolio and SVS Dreman High Return Equity Portfolio each pay a monthly investment management fee, based on the average daily net assets of the portfolio, computed and accrued daily and payable monthly, of 1/12 of the annual rates shown below:
Average Daily Net Assets of the Portfolio | Annual Management Fee Rate |
$0-$250 million | 0.75% |
next $750 million | 0.72% |
next $1.5 billion | 0.70% |
next $2.5 billion | 0.68% |
next $2.5 billion | 0.65% |
next $2.5 billion | 0.64% |
next $2.5 billion | 0.63% |
over $12.5 billion | 0.62% |
For the six months ended June 30, 2005, the Advisor agreed to limit its fees and reimburse expenses of each class of the Scudder Aggressive Growth Portfolio to the extent necessary to maintain the annual expenses of Class A at 0.95% and Class B at 1.35%. (excluding certain expenses such as extraordinary expenses, taxes, brokerage, interest and fund accounting outsourcing fee savings). For the six months ended June 30, 2005, the Advisor waived $14,548 of management fees.
Accordingly, for the six months ended June 30, 2005, the fees pursuant to the Management Agreement were equivalent to the annualized effective rates shown below of the portfolios' average daily net assets:
Portfolio | Annualized Effective Rate |
Scudder Aggressive Growth Portfolio | 0.70% |
Scudder Technology Growth Portfolio | 0.75% |
SVS Dreman Financial Services Portfolio | 0.75% |
SVS Dreman High Return Equity Portfolio | 0.73% |
SVS INVESCO Dynamic Growth Portfolio and SVS Turner Mid Cap Growth Portfolio each paid a monthly investment management fee, based on the average daily net assets of the portfolio, computed and accrued daily and payable monthly, of 1/12 of the annual rates shown below:
Average Daily Net Assets of the Portfolio | Annual Management Fee Rate |
$0-$250 million | 1.000% |
next $250 million | 0.975% |
next $500 million | 0.950% |
next $1.5 billion | 0.925% |
Over $2.5 billion | 0.900% |
For the six months ended June 30, 2005, the Advisor agreed to limit its fees and reimburse expenses of each class of the SVS INVESCO Dynamic Growth Portfolio to the extent necessary to maintain the annual expenses of Class A at 1.30% and Class B at 1.70% (excluding certain expenses such as extraordinary expenses, taxes, brokerage, interest and fund accounting outsourcing fee savings). For the six months ended June 30, 2005, the Advisor waived $29,081 of management fees.
Accordingly, for the six months ended June 30, 2005, the fees pursuant to the Management Agreement were equivalent to the annualized effective rates shown below of the portfolios' average daily net assets:
Portfolio | Annualized Effective Rate |
SVS INVESCO Dynamic Growth Portfolio | 0.86% |
SVS Turner Mid Cap Growth Portfolio | 1.00% |
SVS Davis Venture Value Portfolio, SVS Janus Growth And Income Portfolio, SVS Janus Growth Opportunities Portfolio and SVS Oak Strategic Equity Portfolio each paid a monthly investment management fee, based on the average daily net assets of the portfolio, computed and accrued daily and payable monthly, of 1/12 of the annual rates shown below:
Average Daily Net Assets of the Portfolio | Annual Management Fee Rate |
$0-$250 million | 0.950% |
next $250 million | 0.925% |
next $500 million | 0.900% |
next $1.5 billion | 0.875% |
Over $2.5 billion | 0.850% |
Effective May 1, 2005, the SVS Janus Growth And Income Portfolio and SVS Janus Growth Opportunities Portfolio each pay a monthly investment management fee based on the average daily net assets of the Portfolio, computed and accrued daily and payable monthly, of 1/12 of the annual rates shown below:
Average Daily Net Assets of the Portfolio | Annual Management Fee Rate |
$0-$250 million | 0.750% |
next $750 million | 0.725% |
next $1.5 billion | 0.700% |
Over $2.5 billion | 0.675% |
Accordingly, for the six months ended June 30, 2005, the fees pursuant to the Management Agreement were equivalent to the annualized effective rates shown below of the portfolios' average daily net assets:
Portfolio | Annualized Effective Rate |
SVS Davis Venture Value Portfolio | 0.94% |
SVS Janus Growth And Income Portfolio | 0.88% |
SVS Janus Growth Opportunities Portfolio | 0.88% |
SVS Oak Strategic Equity Portfolio | 0.95% |
For the six months ended June 30, 2005, the Advisor agreed to limit its fees and reimburse expenses of each class of the SVS Oak Strategic Equity Portfolio to the extent necessary to maintain the annual expenses of Class A at 1.15% and Class B at 1.55% (excluding certain expenses such as extraordinary expenses, taxes, brokerage, interest and fund accounting outsourcing fee savings).
The Scudder Global Blue Chip Portfolio pays a monthly investment management fee, based on the average daily net assets of the portfolio, computed and accrued daily and payable monthly, of 1/12 of the annualized rates shown below:
Average Daily Net Assets of the Portfolio | Annual Management Fee Rate |
$0-$250 million | 1.00% |
next $500 million | 0.95% |
next $750 million | 0.90% |
next $1.5 billion | 0.85% |
Over $3 billion | 0.80% |
Accordingly, for the six months ended June 30, 2005, the fee pursuant to the Management Agreement was equivalent to an annualized effective rate of 1.00% of Scudder Global Blue Chip Portfolio's average daily net assets.
The SVS MFS Strategic Value Portfolio pays a monthly investment management fee, based on the average daily net assets of the portfolio, computed and accrued daily and payable monthly, of 1/12 of the annualized rates shown below:
Average Daily Net Assets of the Portfolio | Annual Management Fee Rate |
$0-$250 million | 0.950% |
next $250 million | 0.925% |
next $500 million | 0.900% |
next $500 million | 0.825% |
next $1 billion | 0.800% |
Over $2.5 billion | 0.775% |
For the six months ended June 30, 2005, the Advisor agreed to limit its fees and reimburse expenses of each class of the SVS MFS Strategic Value Portfolio to the extent necessary to maintain the annualized expenses of Class A at 1.15% and Class B at 1.55% (excluding certain expenses such as extraordinary expenses, taxes, brokerage, interest and fund accounting outsourcing fee savings). Accordingly, for six months ended June 30, 2005, the Advisor waived $28,241 of management fee and the fees pursuant to the Management Agreement was equivalent to an annualized effective rate of 0.83% of the Portfolio's average daily net assets.
The Scudder Mercury Large Cap Core Portfolio pays a monthly investment management fee based on the average daily net assets of the portfolio, computed and accrued daily and payable monthly, of 1/12 of the annual rates shown below:
Average Daily Net Assets of the Portfolio | Annual Management Fee Rate |
$0-$250 million | 0.900% |
next $250 million | 0.850% |
next $500 million | 0.800% |
next $1 billion | 0.750% |
next $500 million | 0.700% |
Over $2.5 billion | 0.650% |
For the six months ended June 30, 2005, the Advisor agreed to limit its fees and reimburse expenses of each class of the Scudder Mercury Large Cap Core Portfolio to the extent necessary to maintain the annual expenses of Class A at 1.00% and Class B at 1.20% (excluding certain expenses such as extraordinary expenses, taxes, brokerage, interest and fund accounting outsourcing fee savings). For the six months ended June 30, 2005, the Advisor waived $8,145 of management fees.
Accordingly, for the six months ended June 30, 2005 the fee pursuant to the Management Agreement was equivalent to an annualized effective rate of 0.00% of Scudder Mercury Large Cap Core Portfolio's average daily net assets.
In addition, for the six months ended June 30, 2005, the Advisor waived $14,106 of other expenses.
The Scudder Templeton Foreign Value Portfolio pays a monthly investment management fee based on the average daily net assets of the portfolio, computed and accrued daily and payable monthly, of 1/12 of the annual rates shown below:
Average Daily Net Assets of the Portfolio | Annual Management Fee Rate |
$0-$250 million | 0.950% |
next $250 million | 0.900% |
next $500 million | 0.850% |
next $1 billion | 0.750% |
next $500 million | 0.700% |
Over $2.5 billion | 0.650% |
For the six months ended June 30, 2005, the Advisor agreed to limit its fees and reimburse expenses of each class of the Scudder Templeton Foreign Value Portfolio to the extent necessary to maintain the annualized expenses of Class A at 1.14% and Class B at 1.34% (excluding certain expenses such as extraordinary expenses, taxes, brokerage, interest and fund accounting outsourcing fee savings). For the six months ended June 30, 2005, the Advisor waived $36,065 of management fees.
Accordingly, for the six months ended June 30, 2005, the fee pursuant to the Management Agreement was equivalent to an annual effective rate of 0.00% of Scudder Templeton Foreign Value Portfolio's average daily net assets.
In addition, for the six months ended June 30, 2005, the Advisor waived $2,072 of other expenses.
The Scudder Conservative Income Strategy Portfolio, Scudder Growth & Income Strategy Portfolio, Scudder Growth Strategy Portfolio and Scudder Income & Growth Strategy Portfolio pays a monthly investment management fee based on the average daily net assets of the portfolio, computed and accrued daily and payable monthly, of 1/12 of the annual rates shown below:
Average Daily Net Assets of the Portfolio | Annual Management Fee Rate |
$0-$500 million | 0.150% |
next $500 million | 0.140% |
next $500 million | 0.130% |
next $1 billion | 0.120% |
Over $2.5 billion | 0.110% |
The Advisor has agreed to waive 0.05% of average daily net assets of the portfolio against the monthly investment management fee of Class B of the Scudder Conservative Income Strategy Portfolio, Scudder Growth & Income Strategy Portfolio, Scudder Growth Strategy Portfolio and Scudder Income & Growth Strategy Portfolio. For the six months ended June 30, 2005, the Advisor waived $4,847, $15,891, $17,669 and $5,198 of management fees for the Scudder Conservative Income Strategy Portfolio, Scudder Growth & Income Strategy Portfolio, Scudder Growth Strategy Portfolio and Scudder Income & Growth Strategy Portfolio, respectively.
Through April 30, 2006, the Advisor, underwriter and accounting agent have each contractually agreed to waive their respective fees and reimburse expenses of Class B of the Scudder Conservative Income Strategy Portfolio, Scudder Growth & Income Strategy Portfolio, Scudder Growth Strategy Portfolio and Scudder Income & Growth Strategy Portfolio to the extent necessary to maintain the portfolio's direct operating expenses at 0.75% of average daily net assets (excluding certain expenses such as extraordinary expenses, taxes, brokerage and interest). For the six months ended June 30, 2005, the Advisor waived $2,750 and $10,984 of other expenses for the Scudder Conservative Income Strategy Portfolio and Scudder Income & Growth Strategy Portfolio, respectively.
Accordingly, for the six months ended June 30, 2005, the fee pursuant to the Management Agreement was equivalent to an annualized effective rate of 0.00%, 0.10%, 0.10% and 0.10% of Scudder Conservative Income Strategy Portfolio's, Scudder Growth & Income Strategy Portfolio's, Scudder Growth Strategy Portfolio's and Scudder Income & Growth Strategy Portfolio's average daily net assets, respectively.
Scudder Conservative Income Strategy Portfolio, Scudder Growth & Income Strategy Portfolio, Scudder Growth Strategy Portfolio and Scudder Income & Growth Strategy Portfolio do not invest in the Underlying Portfolios for the purpose of exercising management or control; however, investments within the set limits may represent a significant portion of an Underlying Portfolio. At June 30, 2005, the Scudder Portfolios held the following percentage of the Underlying Portfolios' outstanding shares as follows:
Portfolio | Scudder Fixed Income Portfolio |
Scudder Growth & Income Strategy Portfolio | 6% |
Portfolio | Scudder Blue Chip Portfolio |
Scudder Growth Strategy Portfolio | 5% |
Portfolio | SVS Janus Growth Opportunities Portfolio |
Scudder Growth Strategy Portfolio | 7% |
Portfolio | SVS Templeton Foreign Value Portfolio |
Scudder Growth Strategy Portfolio | 31% |
Portfolio | Scudder Fixed Income Portfolio |
Scudder Growth Strategy Portfolio | 5% |
Portfolio | Scudder VIT Real Estate Portfolio |
Scudder Conservative Income Strategy Portfolio | 9% |
Scudder Growth & Income Strategy Portfolio | 35% |
Scudder Growth Strategy Portfolio | 48% |
Scudder Income & Growth Strategy Portfolio | 10% |
Portfolio | SVS MFS Strategic Value Portfolio |
Scudder Growth & Income Strategy Portfolio | 6% |
Scudder Growth Strategy Portfolio | 15% |
Deutsche Asset Management Investment Services Limited ("DeAMIS") serves as sub-advisor to the Scudder International Select Equity, Scudder Strategic Income and Scudder Total Return Portfolios and is paid by the Advisor for its services.
Dreman Value Management, L.L.C. serves as sub-advisor to the SVS Dreman Financial Services, SVS Dreman High Return Equity and SVS Dreman Small Cap Value Portfolios and is paid by the Advisor for its services.
INVESCO Institutional (N.A.) Inc. serves as sub-advisor to the SVS INVESCO Dynamic Growth Portfolio and is paid by the Advisor for its services. Effective August 1, 2005, Salomon Brothers Asset Management Inc. will become the sub-advisor to the Portfolio and the portfolio's name will be changed to Scudder Salomon Aggressive Growth Portfolio.
Janus Capital Management, L.L.C., formerly Janus Capital Corporation, serves as sub-advisor to the SVS Janus Growth And Income and SVS Janus Growth Opportunities Portfolios and is paid by the Advisor for its services.
Turner Investment Partners, Inc. serves as sub-advisor to the SVS Turner Mid Cap Growth Portfolio and is paid by the Advisor for its services.
Oak Associates, Ltd. serves as sub-advisor to the SVS Oak Strategic Equity Portfolio and is paid by the Advisor for its services.
Davis Selected Advisers, L.P., serves as sub-advisor to the SVS Davis Venture Value Portfolio and is paid by the Advisor for its services.
Massachusetts Financial Services Company ("MFS") serves as sub-advisor to the SVS MFS Strategic Value Portfolio and is paid by the Advisor for its services.
Northern Trust Investments, N.A. ("NTI") serves as sub-advisor to SVS Index 500 Portfolio and is paid by the Advisor for its services.
Fund Asset Management, L.P., a division of Merrill Lynch Investment Managers ("MLIM"), serves as sub-advisor to the Scudder Mercury Large Cap Core Portfolio and is paid by the Advisor for its services.
Templeton Investment Counsel L.L.C. serves as sub-advisor to the Scudder Templeton Foreign Value Portfolio and is paid by the Advisor for its services.
Service Provider Fees. Scudder Fund Accounting Corporation ("SFAC"), a subsidiary of the Advisor, is responsible for determining the daily net asset value per share and maintaining the portfolio and general accounting records of each portfolio. In turn, SFAC has delegated certain fund accounting functions to a third-party service provider. For the six months ended June 30, 2005, SFAC received the following fee for its services for the following portfolios:
Portfolio | Total Aggregated ($) | Waived ($) | Unpaid at June 30, 2005 ($) |
Scudder Aggressive Growth Portfolio | 29,032 | — | 3,911 |
Scudder Conservative Income Strategy Portfolio | 25,938 | 20,061 | — |
Scudder Global Blue Chip Portfolio | 47,605 | — | 5,515 |
Scudder Growth & Income Strategy Portfolio | 41,443 | — | 10,713 |
Scudder Growth Strategy Portfolio | 41,369 | — | 9,327 |
Scudder Income & Growth Strategy Portfolio | 40,906 | — | 24,926 |
Scudder Mercury Large Cap Core Portfolio | 20,788 | 20,788 | — |
Scudder Technology Growth Portfolio | 39,687 | — | 6,909 |
Scudder Templeton Foreign Value Portfolio | 23,310 | 23,310 | — |
SVS Davis Venture Value Portfolio | 38,915 | — | 6,192 |
SVS Dreman Financial Services Portfolio | 29,243 | — | — |
SVS Dreman High Return Equity Portfolio | 63,813 | — | 9,592 |
SVS Index 500 Portfolio | 78,192 | — | 13,886 |
SVS INVESCO Dynamic Growth Portfolio | 44,305 | — | 5,753 |
SVS Janus Growth And Income Portfolio | 34,935 | — | 5,229 |
SVS Janus Growth Opportunities Portfolio | 30,808 | — | 6,463 |
SVS MFS Strategic Value Portfolio | 35,932 | — | 4,285 |
SVS Oak Strategic Equity Portfolio | 33,556 | — | 11,198 |
SVS Turner Mid Cap Growth Portfolio | 43,686 | — | 7,549 |
Distribution Service Agreement. Under the Distribution Service Agreement, in accordance with Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, Scudder Investments Service Company ("SISC") receives a fee ("Distribution Service Fee") of 0.25% of average daily net assets of Class B shares. For the six months ended June 30, 2005, the Distribution Service Fee was as follows:
Portfolio | Total Aggregated ($) | Waived ($) | Unpaid at June 30, 2005 ($) |
Scudder Aggressive Growth Portfolio | 7,355 | — | 1,310 |
Scudder Blue Chip Portfolio | 48,153 | — | 7,833 |
Scudder Conservative Income Strategy Portfolio | 8,078 | 8,078 | — |
Scudder Fixed Income Portfolio | 109,823 | — | 16,586 |
Scudder Global Blue Chip Portfolio | 16,829 | — | 3,016 |
Scudder Government & Agency Securities Portfolio | 60,246 | — | 9,965 |
Scudder Growth & Income Strategy Portfolio | 79,454 | — | 17,921 |
Scudder Growth Strategy Portfolio | 88,344 | — | 19,937 |
Scudder High Income Portfolio | 68,995 | — | 11,193 |
Scudder Income & Growth Strategy Portfolio | 25,988 | 17,529 | — |
Scudder International Select Equity Portfolio | 60,905 | — | 10,162 |
Scudder Large Cap Value Portfolio | 49,923 | — | 8,088 |
Scudder Mercury Large Cap Core Portfolio | 1,608 | 380 | — |
Scudder Money Market Portfolio | 65,674 | — | 11,268 |
Scudder Small Cap Growth Portfolio | 37,559 | — | 7,392 |
Scudder Strategic Income Portfolio | 27,695 | — | 4,162 |
Scudder Technology Growth Portfolio | 18,303 | — | 3,004 |
Scudder Templeton Foreign Value Portfolio | 4,257 | 887 | — |
Scudder Total Return Portfolio | 40,693 | — | 6,647 |
SVS Davis Venture Value Portfolio | 84,510 | — | 14,040 |
SVS Dreman Financial Services Portfolio | 20,707 | — | 3,415 |
SVS Dreman High Return Equity Portfolio | 148,083 | — | 24,968 |
SVS Dreman Small Cap Value Portfolio | 88,706 | — | 14,457 |
SVS Index 500 Portfolio | 79,807 | — | 17,515 |
SVS INVESCO Dynamic Growth Portfolio | 8,972 | — | 1,423 |
SVS Janus Growth And Income Portfolio | 33,296 | — | 5,579 |
SVS Janus Growth Opportunities Portfolio | 10,018 | — | 1,716 |
SVS MFS Strategic Value Portfolio | 41,028 | — | 10,823 |
SVS Oak Strategic Equity Portfolio | 24,723 | — | 4,041 |
SVS Turner Mid Cap Growth Portfolio | 28,481 | — | 4,729 |
Typesetting and Filing Service Fees. Under an agreement with DeIM, DeIM is compensated for providing typesetting and regulatory filing services to the Portfolios. For the six months ended June 30, 2005, the amounts charged to the Portfolios by DeIM included in reports to shareholders were as follows:
Portfolio | Total Aggregated ($) | Unpaid at June 30, 2005 ($) |
Scudder Aggressive Growth Portfolio | 5,385 | 2,651 |
Scudder Blue Chip Portfolio | 5,385 | 2,651 |
Scudder Conservative Income Strategy Portfolio | 3,633 | 2,360 |
Scudder Fixed Income Portfolio | 5,385 | 2,651 |
Scudder Global Blue Chip Portfolio | 5,385 | 2,651 |
Scudder Government & Agency Securities Portfolio | 5,385 | 2,651 |
Scudder Growth & Income Strategy Portfolio | 3,633 | 2,360 |
Scudder Growth Strategy Portfolio | 3,633 | 2,360 |
Scudder High Income Portfolio | 5,385 | 2,651 |
Scudder Income & Growth Strategy Portfolio | 3,633 | 2,360 |
Scudder International Select Equity Portfolio | 3,924 | 2,651 |
Scudder Large Cap Value Portfolio | 5,385 | 2,651 |
Scudder Mercury Large Cap Core Portfolio | 3,924 | 2,651 |
Scudder Money Market Portfolio | 5,385 | 2,651 |
Scudder Small Cap Growth Portfolio | 5,385 | 2,651 |
Scudder Strategic Income Portfolio | 5,385 | 2,651 |
Scudder Technology Growth Portfolio | 5,385 | 2,651 |
Scudder Templeton Foreign Value Portfolio | 3,924 | 2,651 |
Scudder Total Return Portfolio | 5,385 | 2,651 |
SVS Davis Venture Value Portfolio | 3,924 | 2,651 |
SVS Dreman Financial Services Portfolio | 5,385 | 2,651 |
SVS Dreman High Return Equity Portfolio | 5,385 | 2,651 |
SVS Dreman Small Cap Value Portfolio | 5,385 | 2,651 |
SVS Index 500 Portfolio | 5,385 | 2,651 |
SVS INVESCO Dynamic Growth Portfolio | 3,924 | 2,651 |
SVS Janus Growth And Income Portfolio | 3,924 | 2,651 |
SVS Janus Growth Opportunities Portfolio | 3,924 | 2,651 |
SVS MFS Strategic Value Portfolio | 3,924 | 2,651 |
SVS Oak Strategic Equity Portfolio | 3,924 | 2,651 |
SVS Turner Mid Cap Growth Portfolio | 3,924 | 2,651 |
Trustees' Fees and Expenses. The portfolios pay each Trustee not affiliated with the Advisor retainer fees plus specified amounts for attended board and committee meetings.
Scudder Cash Management QP Trust. Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the SEC, the portfolios 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.
D. Investing in High Yield Securities
Investing in high yield securities may involve greater risks and considerations not typically associated with investing in US Government bonds and other high quality fixed-income securities. These securities are non-investment grade securities, often referred to as "junk bonds." Economic downturns may disrupt the high yield market and impair the ability of issuers to repay principal and interest. Also, an increase in interest rates would likely have an adverse impact on the value of such obligations. Moreover, high yield securities may be less liquid due to the extent that there is no established retail secondary market and because of a decline in the value of such securities.
E. Investing in Emerging Markets
Investing in emerging markets may involve special risks and considerations not typically associated with investing in the United States of America. These risks include revaluation of currencies, high rates of inflation, repatriation restrictions on income and capital, and future adverse political, social and economic developments. Moreover, securities issued in these markets may be less liquid, subject to government ownership controls, delayed settlements and their prices more volatile than those of comparable securities in the United States of America.
F. Expense Reductions
For the six months ended June 30, 2005, the Advisor agreed to reimburse the Portfolios which represents a portion of the fee savings expected to be realized by the Advisor related to the outsourcing by the Advisor of certain administrative services to an unaffiliated service provider in the following amounts:
Portfolio | Amount ($) |
Scudder Aggressive Growth Portfolio | 460 |
Scudder Blue Chip Portfolio | 1,251 |
Scudder Fixed Income Portfolio | 1,213 |
Scudder Global Blue Chip Portfolio | 514 |
Scudder Government & Agency Securities Portfolio | 1,289 |
Scudder High Income Portfolio | 1,643 |
Scudder International Select Equity Portfolio | 978 |
Scudder Large Cap Value Portfolio | 1,240 |
Scudder Money Market Portfolio | 1,207 |
Scudder Small Cap Growth Portfolio | 994 |
Scudder Strategic Income Portfolio | 542 |
Scudder Technology Growth Portfolio | 988 |
Scudder Total Return Portfolio | 2,245 |
SVS Davis Venture Value Portfolio | 1,325 |
SVS Dreman Financial Services Portfolio | 750 |
SVS Dreman High Return Equity Portfolio | 2,926 |
SVS Dreman Small Cap Value Portfolio | 1,913 |
SVS Index 500 Portfolio | 1,473 |
SVS INVESCO Dynamic Growth Portfolio | 403 |
SVS Janus Growth And Income Portfolio | 918 |
SVS Janus Growth Opportunities Portfolio | 725 |
SVS MFS Strategic Value Portfolio | 431 |
SVS Oak Strategic Equity Portfolio | 544 |
SVS Turner Mid Cap Growth Portfolio | 700 |
In addition, the portfolios have entered into arrangements 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 six months ended June 30, 2005, the portfolios' custodian fees were reduced under these arrangements as follows:
Portfolio | Amount ($) |
Scudder Aggressive Growth Portfolio | 20 |
Scudder Blue Chip Portfolio | 116 |
Scudder Fixed Income Portfolio | 729 |
Scudder Government & Agency Securities Portfolio | 131 |
Scudder High Income Portfolio | 2,881 |
Scudder Large Cap Value Portfolio | 37 |
Scudder Mercury Large Cap Core Portfolio | 10 |
Scudder Money Market Portfolio | 24 |
Scudder Small Cap Growth Portfolio | 110 |
Scudder Strategic Income Portfolio | 376 |
Scudder Technology Growth Portfolio | 98 |
Scudder Total Return Portfolio | 1,041 |
SVS Davis Venture Value Portfolio | 29 |
SVS Dreman High Return Equity Portfolio | 179 |
SVS Dreman Small Cap Value Portfolio | 368 |
SVS Index 500 Portfolio | 23 |
SVS INVESCO Dynamic Growth Portfolio | 41 |
SVS Janus Growth And Income Portfolio | 47 |
SVS Janus Growth Opportunities Portfolio | 26 |
SVS MFS Strategic Value Portfolio | 16 |
SVS Oak Strategic Equity Portfolio | 5 |
SVS Turner Mid Cap Growth Portfolio | 19 |
G. Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts
As of June 30, 2005, the following portfolios had entered into the following forward foreign currency exchange contracts resulting in the following:
Scudder High Income Portfolio | | | | | |
Contracts to Deliver | | In Exchange For | | Settlement Date | | Unrealized Appreciation (US$) |
EUR | 72,525 | | USD | 97,784 | | 9/9/2005 | | 9,783 |
EUR | 317,385 | | USD | 413,203 | | 9/9/2005 | | 28,091 |
EUR | 306,130 | | USD | 396,326 | | 9/27/2005 | | 24,590 |
EUR | 72,725 | | USD | 93,041 | | 9/27/2005 | | 4,731 |
EUR | 149,490 | | USD | 181,656 | | 9/27/2005 | | 129 |
EUR | 5,453,015 | | USD | 6,906,762 | | 11/18/2005 | | 267,941 |
Total unrealized appreciation | | | | | $ 335,265 |
Contracts to Deliver | | In Exchange For | | Settlement Date | | Unrealized Depreciation (US$) |
MXN | 12,156,988 | | USD | 1,078,254 | | 11/10/2005 | | $ (27,507) |
Scudder Strategic Income Portfolio | In Exchange For | | Settlement Date | | Unrealized Appreciation (US$) |
Contracts to Deliver | |
SEK | 16,270,238 | | USD | 2,276,959 | | 7/22/05 | | $ 194,669 |
USD | 4,337,187 | | AUD | 5,749,948 | | 7/22/05 | | 141,350 |
USD | 1,487,121 | | CHF | 1,858,634 | | 7/22/05 | | 52,153 |
EUR | 143,000 | | USD | 187,919 | | 7/28/05 | | 14,701 |
EUR | 961,000 | | USD | 1,259,775 | | 7/28/05 | | 95,700 |
EUR | 110,000 | | USD | 142,340 | | 7/28/05 | | 9,095 |
USD | 110,000 | | MXN | 1,216,270 | | 7/28/05 | | 2,575 |
USD | 138,000 | | ARS | 403,374 | | 8/26/05 | | 1,315 |
USD | 55,000 | | ARS | 162,663 | | 8/26/05 | | 1,179 |
EUR | 4,835 | | USD | 6,519 | | 9/9/05 | | 652 |
EUR | 48,089 | | USD | 62,607 | | 9/9/05 | | 4,256 |
EUR | 50,483 | | USD | 62,027 | | 9/27/05 | | 725 |
EUR | 402,792 | | USD | 510,174 | | 11/18/05 | | 19,792 |
Total unrealized appreciation | | | | | $ 538,162 |
Contracts to Deliver | | In Exchange For | | Settlement Date | | Unrealized Depreciation (US$) |
CAD | 12,195,891 | | USD | 9,784,305 | | 7/22/2005 | | (167,055) |
USD | 956,786 | | EUR | 742,000 | | 7/22/2005 | | (58,176) |
USD | 2,816,465 | | EUR | 2,300,000 | | 7/22/2005 | | (31,013) |
USD | 1,582,000 | | JPY | 169,985,900 | | 7/22/2005 | | (46,175) |
USD | 2,721,688 | | JPY | 284,000,000 | | 7/22/2005 | | (155,743) |
USD | 1,025,641 | | JPY | 110,000,000 | | 7/22/2005 | | (31,790) |
MXN | 3,102,000 | | USD | 273,619 | | 7/28/2005 | | (10,496) |
MXN | 2,020,950 | | USD | 180,000 | | 7/28/2005 | | (7,055) |
TRY | 250,440 | | USD | 178,758 | | 7/28/2005 | | (7,759) |
USD | 243,086 | | EUR | 200,000 | | 7/28/2005 | | (823) |
USD | 225,000 | | EUR | 178,222 | | 7/28/2005 | | (9,117) |
USD | 190,692 | | EUR | 157,000 | | 7/28/2005 | | (516) |
USD | 180,000 | | PLN | 593,136 | | 7/28/2005 | | (2,706) |
USD | 190,000 | | PLN | 631,997 | | 7/28/2005 | | (1,090) |
USD | 184,187 | | RUB | 5,102,000 | | 7/28/2005 | | (6,302) |
ARS | 566,036 | | USD | 190,520 | | 8/26/2005 | | (4,973) |
MXN | 1,576,549 | | USD | 139,830 | | 11/10/2005 | | (3,565) |
Total unrealized depreciation | | | | | $ (544,354) |
Scudder Templeton Foreign Value Portfolio | | Settlement Date | | Unrealized Appreciation (US$) |
Contracts to Deliver | | In Exchange For | | |
DKK | 119,000 | | EUR | 15,982 | | 7/7/2005 | | $ 13 |
Scudder Total Return Portfolio | In Exchange For | | Settlement Date | | Unrealized Appreciation (US$) |
Contracts to Deliver | |
NZD | 957,552 | | AUD | 880,000 | | 7/28/2005 | | $ 6,696 |
USD | 674,670 | | CLP | 399,000 | | 7/28/2005 | | 15,717 |
EUR | 102,000 | | USD | 133,123 | | 7/28/2005 | | 9,568 |
EUR | 46,000 | | USD | 55,876 | | 7/28/2005 | | 155 |
EUR | 3,571,700 | | USD | 4,415,656 | | 7/28/2005 | | 355,684 |
EUR | 1,098,000 | | USD | 1,426,873 | | 7/28/2005 | | 96,848 |
EUR | 544,365 | | USD | 708,700 | | 7/28/2005 | | 49,302 |
GBP | 378,136 | | SEK | 5,200,000 | | 7/28/2005 | | 15,625 |
GBP | 4,025,000 | | USD | 7,641,532 | | 7/28/2005 | | 437,864 |
GBP | 12,000 | | USD | 22,221 | | 7/28/2005 | | 744 |
GBP | 384,026 | | JPY | 74,900,000 | | 7/28/2005 | | 13,713 |
GBP | 380,000 | | USD | 680,546 | | 7/28/2005 | | 448 |
JPY | 73,641,100 | | NZD | 962,000 | | 7/28/2005 | | 13,159 |
JPY | 74,000,000 | | USD | 677,780 | | 7/28/2005 | | 8,811 |
KRW | 590,000,000 | | USD | 590,159 | | 7/28/2005 | | 19,861 |
KRW | 120,000,000 | | USD | 115,993 | | 7/28/2005 | | 3,887 |
NZD | 681,000 | | USD | 493,398 | | 7/28/2005 | | 20,878 |
NZD | 3,389,000 | | USD | 2,420,932 | | 7/28/2005 | | 69,435 |
SEK | 5,100,000 | | EUR | 554,733 | | 7/28/2005 | | 27,729 |
SEK | 5,200,000 | | GBP | 368,382 | | 7/28/2005 | | 4,569 |
TWD | 18,400,000 | | USD | 589,366 | | 7/28/2005 | | 8,808 |
EUR | 62,568 | | USD | 81,680 | | 9/9/2005 | | 5,661 |
EUR | 14,505 | | USD | 19,557 | | 9/9/2005 | | 1,956 |
EUR | 45,300 | | USD | 55,047 | | 9/27/2005 | | 39 |
EUR | 489,852 | | USD | 620,444 | | 11/18/2005 | | 24,069 |
Total unrealized appreciation | | | | | $ 1,211,226 |
Contracts to Deliver | | In Exchange For | | Settlement Date | | Unrealized Depreciation (US$) |
USD | 128,932 | | AUD | 166,000 | | 7/28/2005 | | $ (2,798) |
USD | 651,441 | | AUD | 844,000 | | 7/28/2005 | | (10,131) |
USD | 681,477 | | AUD | 890,000 | | 7/28/2005 | | (5,214) |
USD | 204,192 | | EUR | 168,000 | | 7/28/2005 | | (691) |
USD | 190,000 | | EUR | 150,499 | | 7/28/2005 | | (7,699) |
SEK | 5,100,000 | | EUR | 554,733 | | 7/28/2005 | | (9,560) |
SEK | 5,200,000 | | GBP | 368,392 | | 7/28/2005 | | (11,869) |
USD | 1,430,188 | | JPY | 150,531,000 | | 7/28/2005 | | (69,369) |
GBP | 384,026 | | JPY | 74,900,000 | | 7/28/2005 | | (23,910) |
USD | 706,538 | | KRW | 710,000,000 | | 7/28/2005 | | (20,247) |
MXN | 7,096,400 | | USD | 631,187 | | 7/28/2005 | | (25,645) |
MXN | 42,879,300 | | USD | 3,865,104 | | 7/28/2005 | | (167,950) |
MXN | 3,500,000 | | USD | 314,975 | | 7/28/2005 | | (8,978) |
JPY | 73,641,100 | | NZD | 962,000 | | 7/28/2005 | | (11,388) |
AUD | 880,000 | | NZD | 957,552 | | 7/28/2005 | | (10,953) |
EUR | 544,365 | | PLN | 2,270,000 | | 7/28/2005 | | (30,174) |
GBP | 378,136 | | SEK | 5,200,000 | | 7/28/2005 | | (25,780) |
USD | 243,937 | | SEK | 1,706,000 | | 7/28/2005 | | (25,239) |
USD | 1,206,835 | | SEK | 8,510,000 | | 7/28/2005 | | (115,907) |
USD | 697,418 | | SGD | 1,140,000 | | 7/28/2005 | | (20,508) |
USD | 682,266 | | SGD | 1,130,000 | | 7/28/2005 | | (11,294) |
USD | 598,569 | | TWD | 18,400,000 | | 7/28/2005 | | (18,011) |
USD | 12,712 | | EUR | 9,670 | | 9/9/2005 | | (979) |
USD | 218,251 | | MXN | 2,460,710 | | 11/10/2005 | | (5,568) |
Total unrealized depreciation | | | | | $ (639,862) |
SVS Janus Growth And Income Portfolio | | Settlement Date | | Unrealized Appreciation (US$) |
Contracts to Deliver | | In Exchange For |
CHF | 375,000 | | USD | 306,535 | | 7/1/2005 | | $ 13,584 |
CHF | 555,000 | | USD | 463,620 | | 7/15/2005 | | 30,052 |
CHF | 25,000 | | USD | 21,159 | | 7/15/2005 | | 1,630 |
EUR | 1,490,000 | | USD | 1,925,229 | | 7/15/2005 | | 121,175 |
CHF | 925,000 | | USD | 773,411 | | 8/19/2005 | | 48,865 |
Total unrealized appreciation | $ 215,306 |
Contracts to Deliver | | In Exchange For | | Settlement Date | | Unrealized Depreciation (US$) |
EUR | 200,000 | | USD | 242,924 | | 12/2/2005 | | $ (740) |
Currency Abbreviations:
ARS | Argentine Peso | KRW | Korean Won |
AUD | Australian Dollar | MXN | Mexican Peso |
CAD | Canadian Dollar | NZD | New Zealand Dollar |
CHF | Swiss Franc | RUB | Russian Ruble |
CLP | Chilean Peso | SEK | Swedish Krona |
DKK | Danish Krone | SGD | Singapore Dollar |
EUR | Euro | TRY | New Turkish Lira |
GBP | British Pound | TWD | Taiwanese Dollar |
JPY | Japanese Yen | USD | United States Dollar |
PLN | Polish Zloty | | |
H. Ownership of the Portfolios
At June 30, 2005, the beneficial ownership in the portfolios was as follows:
Scudder Aggressive 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 61% and 31%. Two Participating Insurance Companies were owners of record of 10% or more of the total outstanding Class B shares of the Portfolio, each owning 82% and 17%.
Scudder Blue Chip 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 53% and 34%. Three Participating Insurance Companies were owners of record of 10% or more of the total outstanding Class B shares of the Portfolio, each owning 78%, 11% and 11%.
Scudder Conservative Income Strategy Portfolio: Three Participating Insurance Companies were owners of record of 10% or more of the total outstanding Class B shares of the Portfolio, each owning 54%, 36% and 10%.
Scudder Fixed Income Portfolio: One Participating Insurance Company was owner of record of 10% or more of the total outstanding Class A shares of the Portfolio, owning 35%. One Participating Insurance Company was the owner of record of 10% or more of the total outstanding Class B shares of the Portfolio, owning 83%.
Scudder Global Blue Chip 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 60% and 38%. Two Participating Insurance Companies were owners of record of 10% or more of the total outstanding Class B shares of the Portfolio, each owning 70% and 30%.
Scudder Government & Agency Securities 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 41%, 31% and 19%. One Participating Insurance Company was the owner of record of 10% or more of the total outstanding Class B shares of the Portfolio, owning 88%.
Scudder Growth & Income Strategy Portfolio: Two Participating Insurance Companies were owners of record of 10% or more of the total outstanding Class B shares of the Portfolio, each owning 77% and 23%.
Scudder Growth Strategy Portfolio: Two Participating Insurance Companies were owners of record of 10% or more of the total outstanding Class B shares of the Portfolio, each owning 82% and 17%.
Scudder High 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 38%, 32% and 26%. Two Participating Insurance Companies were owners of record of 10% or more of the total outstanding Class B shares of the Portfolio, each owning 80% and 19%.
Scudder Income & Growth Strategy Portfolio: Two Participating Insurance Companies were owners of record of 10% or more of the total outstanding Class B shares of the Portfolio, each owning 74% and 26%.
Scudder International Select Equity 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 42%, 28% and 26%. Two Participating Insurance Companies were owners of record of 10% or more of the total outstanding Class B shares of the Portfolio, each owning 61% and 39%.
Scudder Large Cap Value 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 42%, 34% and 16%. Two Participating Insurance Companies were owners of record of 10% or more of the total outstanding Class B shares of the Portfolio, each owning 82% and 18%.
Scudder Mercury Large Cap Core Portfolio: One Participating Insurance Company was the owner of record of 10% or more of the total outstanding Class A shares of the Portfolio, owning 100%. Three Participating Insurance Companies were owners of record of 10% or more of the total outstanding Class B shares of the Portfolio, each owning 38%, 34% and 28%.
Scudder Money Market 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 39%, 35% and 24%. Two Participating Insurance Companies were owners of record of 10% or more of the total outstanding Class B shares of the Portfolio, each owning 52% and 48%.
Scudder Small Cap 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 47%, 24% and 22%. Two Participating Insurance Companies were owners of record of 10% or more of the total outstanding Class B shares of the Portfolio, each owning 85% and 15%.
Scudder Strategic Income 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 54% and 43%. Two Participating Insurance Companies were owners of record of 10% or more of the outstanding Class B shares of the Portfolio, each owning 69% and 31%.
Scudder Technology 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 62% and 34%. Two Participating Insurance Companies were owners of record of 10% or more of the outstanding Class B shares of the Portfolio, each owning 81% and 17%.
Scudder Templeton Foreign Value 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 54% and 43%. Three Participating Insurance Companies were owners of record of 10% or more of the total outstanding Class B shares of the Portfolio, each owning 62%, 24% and 14%.
Scudder Total Return 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 39%, 26% and 17%. Two Participating Insurance Companies were owners of record of 10% or more of the total outstanding Class B shares of the Portfolio, each owning 76% and 24%.
SVS Davis Venture Value 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 76% and 22%. Two Participating Insurance Companies were owners of record of 10% or more of the total outstanding Class B shares of the Portfolio, each owning 74% and 15%.
SVS Dreman Financial Services 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 57% and 40%. Two Participating Insurance Companies were owners of record of 10% or more of the total outstanding Class B shares of the Portfolio, each owning 75% and 25%.
SVS Dreman High Return Equity 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 67% and 27%. Two Participating Insurance Companies were owners of record of 10% or more of the total outstanding Class B shares of the Portfolio, each owning 84% and 15%.
SVS Dreman Small Cap Value 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 57%, 28% and 13%. Two Participating Insurance Companies were owners of record of 10% or more of the total outstanding Class B shares of the Portfolio, each owning 76% and 18%.
SVS Index 500 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 68% and 30%. Two Participating Insurance Companies were owners of record of 10% or more of the total outstanding Class B shares of the Portfolio, each owning 84% and 10%.
SVS INVESCO Dynamic 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 81% and 19%. One Participating Insurance Company was the owner of record of 10% or more of the total outstanding Class B shares of the Portfolio, owning 90%.
SVS Janus Growth And Income 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 70% and 29%. Two Participating Insurance Companies were owners of record of 10% or more of the total outstanding Class B shares of the Portfolio, each owning 85% and 15%.
SVS Janus Growth Opportunities 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 61% and 27%. One Participating Insurance Company was the owner of record of 10% or more of the total outstanding Class B shares of the Portfolio, owning 90%.
SVS MFS Strategic Value Portfolio: Four Participating Insurance Companies were owners of record of 10% or more of the total outstanding Class A shares of the Portfolio, each owning 45%, 20%, 15% and 14%. Two Participating Insurance Companies were owners of record of 10% or more of the total outstanding Class B shares of the Portfolio, each owning 88% and 12%.
SVS Oak Strategic Equity 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 80% and 19%. Two Participating Insurance Companies were owners of record of 10% or more of the total outstanding Class B shares of the Portfolio, each owning 81% and 19%.
SVS Turner Mid Cap 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 81% and 19%. Two Participating Insurance Companies were the owners of record of 10% or more of the total outstanding Class B shares of the Portfolio, each owning 84% and 16%.
I. Line of Credit
The Trust and several other affiliated funds (the "Participants") share in a $1.1 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, based upon net assets, among each of the Participants. Interest is calculated at the Federal Funds Rate plus 0.5 percent. The facility borrowing limit for each portfolio as a percent of net assets is as follows:
Portfolio | Facility Borrowing Limit |
Scudder Aggressive Growth Portfolio | 33% |
Scudder Blue Chip Portfolio | 33% |
Scudder Conservative Income Strategy Portfolio | 5% |
Scudder Fixed Income Portfolio | 33% |
Scudder Global Blue Chip Portfolio | 33% |
Scudder Government & Agency Securities Portfolio | 33% |
Scudder Growth and Income Strategy Portfolio | 5% |
Scudder Growth Strategy Portfolio | 5% |
Scudder High Income Portfolio | 33% |
Scudder Income & Growth Strategy Portfolio | 5% |
Scudder International Select Equity Portfolio | 33% |
Scudder Large Cap Value Portfolio | 33% |
Scudder Mercury Large Cap Core Portfolio | 33% |
Scudder Money Market Portfolio | 33% |
Scudder Small Cap Growth Portfolio | 33% |
Scudder Strategic Income Portfolio | 33% |
Scudder Technology Growth Portfolio | 5% |
Scudder Total Return Portfolio | 33% |
SVS Davis Venture Value Portfolio | 33% |
SVS Dreman Financial Services Portfolio | 33% |
SVS Dreman High Return Equity Portfolio | 33% |
SVS Dreman Small Cap Value Portfolio | 33% |
SVS Index 500 Portfolio | 33% |
SVS INVESCO Dynamic Growth Portfolio | 33% |
SVS Janus Growth And Income Portfolio | 33% |
SVS Janus Growth Opportunities Portfolio | 33% |
SVS MFS Strategic Value Portfolio | 33% |
SVS Oak Strategic Equity Portfolio | 33% |
SVS Turner Mid Cap Growth Portfolio | 33% |
At June 30, 2005, the outstanding loan information was as follows:
| Loan Outstanding | Interest Expense | Average of Borrowings | Weighted Average Interest Rate |
Scudder Government & Agency Securities Portfolio | $ 9,950,000 | $ — | $ 9,950,000 | 3.94% |
SVS Dreman Financial Services Portfolio | 150,000 | 3,434 | 435,393 | 3.22% |
J. Regulatory Matters and Litigation
Since at least July 2003, federal, state and industry regulators have been conducting ongoing inquiries and investigations ("inquiries") into the mutual fund industry, and have requested information from numerous mutual fund companies, including Scudder Investments. It is not possible to determine what the outcome of these inquiries will be or what the effect, if any, would be on the funds or their advisors. Publicity about mutual fund practices arising from these industry-wide inquiries serves as the general basis of a number of private lawsuits against the Scudder funds. These lawsuits, which previously have been reported in the press, involve purported class action and derivative lawsuits, making various allegations and naming as defendants various persons, including certain Scudder funds, the funds' investment advisors and their affiliates, certain individuals, including in some cases fund Trustees/Directors, officers, and other parties. Each Scudder fund's investment advisor has agreed to indemnify the applicable Scudder funds in connection with these lawsuits, or other lawsuits or regulatory actions that may be filed making allegations similar to these lawsuits regarding market timing, revenue sharing, fund valuation or other subjects arising from or related to the pending inquiries. Based on currently available information, the funds' investment advisors believe the likelihood that the pending lawsuits will have a material adverse financial impact on a Scudder fund is remote and such actions are not likely to materially affect their ability to perform under their investment management agreements with the Scudder funds.
K. Fund Merger
On March 9, 2005, the Trustees of the SVS Index 500 Portfolio approved, in principle, the merger of the Portfolio into Scudder VIT Equity 500 Index Fund, which is managed by the same portfolio manager. Completion of the merger is subject to a number of conditions, including final approval by the Portfolio's Trustees and approval by the shareholders of the Portfolio at a shareholder meeting expected to be held within approximately the next three months.
L. Acquisition of Assets
On April 29, 2005, the Scudder Small Cap Growth Portfolio acquired all of the net assets of Scudder Variable Series I 21st Century Growth Portfolio pursuant to a plan of reorganization approved by shareholders on April 20, 2005. The acquisition was accomplished by a tax-free exchange of 7,739,831 Class A shares and 1,627,657 Class B shares of the Scudder Variable Series I 21st Century Growth Portfolio, respectively, for 3,256,621 Class A shares and 680,062 Class B shares of the Scudder Small Cap Growth Portfolio, respectively, outstanding on April 29, 2005. Scudder Variable Series I 21st Century Growth Portfolio's net assets at that date of $45,435,834, including $4,404,910 of net unrealized appreciation, were combined with those of the Scudder Small Cap Growth Portfolio. The aggregate net assets of the Scudder Small Cap Growth Portfolio immediately before the acquisition were $209,671,733. The combined net assets of the Scudder Small Cap Growth Portfolio immediately following the acquisitions were $255,107,567.
On April 29, 2005, the Scudder Total Return Portfolio acquired all of the net assets of Scudder Variable Series I Balanced Portfolio pursuant to a plan of reorganization approved by shareholders on April 20, 2005. The acquisition was accomplished by a tax-free exchange of 10,773,456 Class A shares of the Scudder Variable Series I Balanced Portfolio for 5,591,767 Class A shares of the Total Return Portfolio outstanding on April 29, 2005. Scudder Variable Series I Balanced Portfolio's net assets at that date of $118,997,707, including $9,126,657 of net unrealized appreciation, were combined with those of the Scudder Total Return Portfolio. The aggregate net assets of the Scudder Total Return Portfolio immediately before the acquisition were $598,273,318. The combined net assets of the Scudder Total Return Portfolio immediately following the acquisitions were $717,271,025.
M. Other — Fixed Income Portfolio
Deutsche Bank has signed an agreement with Aberdeen Asset Management ("Aberdeen") to sell parts of the United Kingdom and Philadelphia-based asset management business of Deutsche Asset Management. This proposed sale, which is subject to regulatory approval, is not yet approved by the Board or shareholders. In the event the sale is approved, it is expected that Aberdeen, or an affiliate thereof, would become subadvisor to the fund.
A description of the Trust's policies and procedures for voting proxies for portfolio securities and information about how the Trust voted proxies related to its portfolio securities during the 12-month period ended June 30 is available 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 of the Trust's policies and procedures without charge, upon request, call us toll free at (800) 621-1048.
Investment Management and Sub-Advisory Agreement Approvals |
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SVS Janus Growth And Income Portfolio
At its March 9, 2005 meeting, the Board considered a proposal by Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc. (the "Advisor"), the investment adviser to the SVS Janus Growth And Income Portfolio (the "fund"), that the Board approve new management and sub-advisory fee schedules for the fund.
The Board, and the Independent Trustees, normally consider the renewal of the fund's investment management and sub-advisory agreements annually pursuant to a process that concludes at the Board's September Board meeting following a multi-month review process. In connection with its annual consideration of the investment management and sub-advisory agreements, the Board considered the following factors, among others, when determining whether to approve or continue the agreements:
the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by the Advisor and sub-advisor
the investment performance of the fund and the Advisor and sub-advisor
the cost of the services provided and the profits realized by the Advisor and its affiliates from the relationship with the fund
the extent to which economies of scale would be realized as the fund grows
whether fee levels reflect these economies of scale for the benefit of fund investors
In response to a request from the Independent Trustees, the Advisor submitted a proposal to reduce the investment management fees paid by the fund. The Advisor proposed that the annual investment management fees be 0.750% of average net assets up to $250 million, 0.725% of the next $750 million, 0.700% of the next $1.5 billion and 0.675% thereafter, and that the annual sub-advisory fees to be paid by the Advisor to the sub-advisor, Janus Capital Management, LLC ("Janus"), be reduced to 0.450% of average net assets up to $25 million, 0.400% of the next $125 million, 0.375% of the next $600 million and 0.350% thereafter. At its March 9, 2005 meeting, the Board considered the proposal, noting in particular the Advisor's representation that, notwithstanding the lower fee schedules, there would be no diminution in the quality or nature of the services provided by the Advisor and Janus to the fund. The Board concluded the fee reductions were appropriate. The Board therefore determined to approve the amended investment management and sub-advisory agreements to take effect on May 1, 2005. The Board is currently reviewing the amended management and sub-advisory agreements as part of its annual contract review process that will culminate at the Board's September 2005 meeting.
SVS Janus Growth Opportunities Portfolio
At its March 9, 2005 meeting, the Board considered a proposal by Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc. (the "Advisor"), the investment adviser to the SVS Janus Growth Opportunities Portfolio (the "fund"), that the Board approve new management and sub-advisory fee schedules for the fund.
The Board, and the Independent Trustees, normally consider the renewal of the fund's investment management and sub-advisory agreements annually pursuant to a process that concludes at the Board's September Board meeting following a multi-month review process. In connection with its annual consideration of the investment management and sub-advisory agreements, the Board considered the following factors, among others, when determining whether to approve or continue the agreements:
the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by the Advisor and sub-advisor
the investment performance of the fund and the Advisor and sub-advisor
the cost of the services provided and the profits realized by the Advisor and its affiliates from the relationship with the fund
the extent to which economies of scale would be realized as the fund grows
whether fee levels reflect these economies of scale for the benefit of fund investors
In response to a request from the Independent Trustees, the Advisor submitted a proposal to reduce the investment management fees paid by the fund. The Advisor proposed that the annual investment management fees be 0.750% of average net assets up to $250 million, 0.725% of the next $750 million, 0.700% of the next $1.5 billion and 0.675% thereafter, and that the annual sub-advisory fees to be paid by the Advisor to the sub-advisor, Janus Capital Management, LLC ("Janus"), be reduced to 0.450% of average net assets up to $25 million, 0.400% of the next $125 million, 0.375% of the next $600 million and 0.350% thereafter. At its March 9, 2005 meeting, the Board considered the proposal, noting in particular the Advisor's representation that, notwithstanding the lower fee schedules, there would be no diminution in the quality or nature of the services provided by the Advisor and Janus to the fund. The Board concluded the fee reductions were appropriate. The Board therefore determined to approve the amended investment management and sub-advisory agreements to take effect on May 1, 2005. The Board is currently reviewing the amended management and sub-advisory agreements as part of its annual contract review process that will culminate at the Board's September 2005 meeting.
SVS INVESCO Dynamic Growth Portfolio
In connection with a proposed change in sub-advisor (from INVESCO Institutional (N.A.) Inc. ("INVESCO") to Salomon Brothers Asset Management Inc. ("SBAM")), discussed further below, at the Board of Trustees meeting on May 11, 2005, Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc. ("DeIM" or the "Advisor") proposed to the Board that the SVS INVESCO Dynamic Growth Portfolio (the "fund") adopt a "manager-of-managers" structure relating to its sub-advisory relationship. As part of the conversion to a "manager-of-managers" structure, DeIM proposed that a new investment management agreement with DeIM for the fund (the "New Agreement") be approved by the Board. As part of the change in sub-advisor, DeIM also proposed to lower its investment management fees to reflect the lower fees charged by SBAM.
The Board, and the Independent Trustees, normally consider the renewal of the fund's investment management and sub-advisory agreements annually pursuant to a process that concludes at the Board's September meeting following a multi-month review process. In connection with its last annual consideration of the current investment management agreement (the "Current Agreement") in September 2004, the Board considered the following factors, among others, in determining to continue the Agreement: (i) the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by the Advisor; (ii) the investment performance of the fund and the Advisor; (iii) the cost of the services provided and the profits realized by the Advisor and its affiliates from the relationship with the fund; (iv) the extent to which economies of scale would be realized as the fund grows; and (v) whether fee levels reflect these economies of scale for the benefit of fund investors. In connection with the Board's consideration of the New Agreement, the Trustees took note of their previous considerations as well as considering that the management fee schedule proposed under the New Agreement is lower than the current fee schedule. In addition, the Board approved an amendment of the Current Agreement, effective August 1, 2005, to implement a new management fee schedule as of the date of the Interim Sub-Advisory Agreement, as discussed below. The Board also considered the Advisor's representation that there would be no diminution in services provided in connection with the amendment to the Current Agreement to reflect the new management fee schedule.
The Board approved the amendment to the Current Agreement at the May 11, 2005 meeting, and also approved the New Agreement and recommended its approval to shareholders. In approving the amendment to the Current Agreement and the New Agreement, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, reviewed materials from the Advisor relating to the proposed management fee and services to be provided as well as other information, and the Independent Trustees were advised by independent counsel regarding their duties in connection with contract approvals.
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services and Investment Performance. The Board reviewed the nature, extent and quality of the administrative, legal and other services provided by DeIM. The Board considered the size, education and experience of DeIM's staff, its use of technology and its approach to recruiting, training and retaining portfolio managers and other research and management personnel. The Board also considered the nature, quality, cost and extent of administrative and shareholder services performed by DeIM and its affiliated companies. The Board noted that DeIM previously delegated to INVESCO, and would delegate to SBAM, responsibility for furnishing a continuous investment program for the fund, and making investment decisions with respect to the fund's assets. The Board considered DeIM's continuing responsibility to oversee whoever is serving as sub-advisor. The Board noted that the Advisor conducted an extensive search for a successor to INVESCO, performed extensive due diligence on the proposed successor, including retaining an independent entity to assess SBAM, and provided the Board with information on SBAM's investment approach. The Board also reviewed information regarding the SBAM Aggressive Growth Team, including the investment performance of a portfolio managed by the team in a strategy similar to that which SBAM will apply to the fund. Based on the information provided and the Board's familiarity with the Advisor, the Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by DeIM were appropriate.
Fees and Expenses. The Board considered the management fee rate proposed for the fund under the amendment to the Current Agreement and the New Agreement and the management fees of funds in a peer group considered by DeIM to be the fund's most direct peers in the variable annuity marketplace. The Board considered that the management fee rate under the amendment to the Current Agreement and the New Agreement was lower than the management fee rate under the Current Agreement. The Board considered the new spread between the management fee under the amendment to the Current Agreement and the New Agreement and the SBAM sub-advisory fee rate and reviewed an asset-weighted spread analysis for the new spread compared against the spread under the prior sub-advisory agreement with INVESCO. The Board considered that the new spread was lower. The Board also considered information provided by the Advisor on the impact of the new management fee schedule on the fund's overall expenses, and the expense caps to which the Advisor had agreed. The Board concluded that the management fee schedule was reasonable and appropriate in light of the quality of services provided by the Advisor and the spread it would receive.
Profitability. In connection with its annual consideration of the Current Agreement, the Board had considered the level of DeIM's profits with respect to the management of the fund, including a review of DeIM's methodology in allocating its costs to the management of the fund. The Board considered the profits realized by DeIM in connection with the operation of the fund and whether the amount of profit is a fair entrepreneurial profit for the management of the fund. The Board considered, in connection with the New Agreement, that any profitability achieved by the Advisor under the Current Agreement might be reduced because of the lower management fee rate. The Board concluded that the anticipated profitability of the New Agreement to the Advisor was reasonable.
Economies of Scale. The Board considered whether there are economies of scale with respect to the management of the fund and whether the fund benefits from any economies of scale. The Board considered whether the management fee rate under the amendment to the Current Agreement and the New Agreement is reasonable in relation to the asset size of the fund. The Board noted that the management fee included three breakpoints, designed to share economies of scale with the shareholders. The Board noted that the expense caps imposed by the Advisor for the one year period beginning May 1, 2005, which are to continue under the amendment to the Current Agreement and the New Agreement in a proportional amount, resulted in shareholders having an expense ratio that is lower than that to which they otherwise would have been subject. The Board concluded that the proposed management fee schedule reflected economies of scale that would benefit shareholders.
Other Benefits to DeIM and Its Affiliates. The Board also considered the character and amount of other incidental benefits received by DeIM and its affiliates, including fees received by the Advisor for administrative services provided to the fund and fees received by an affiliate of the Advisor for distribution services. The Board concluded that these fall-out benefits were reasonable in light of the services provided.
Based on all of the information considered and the conclusions reached, the Board determined that the terms of the amendment to the Current Agreement and of the New Agreement are fair and reasonable and that the amendment to the Current Agreement and the New Agreement are in the best interests of the fund.
Board Considerations for Interim and New Sub-Advisory Agreements
In March 2005, DeIM proposed to the Board that INVESCO, which then served as sub-advisor to the fund, be replaced as sub-advisor with SBAM. At a meeting held on May 11, 2005, the Board approved the termination of INVESCO upon 60 days' notice and the retention of SBAM as sub-advisor for the fund under an interim sub-advisory agreement (the "Interim Sub-Advisory Agreement") for up to 150 days. The Board also approved a new sub-advisory agreement between SBAM and DeIM (the "New Sub-Advisory Agreement"), which fund shareholders will be asked to approve. On August 1, 2005, the Interim Sub-Advisory Agreement became effective. In connection with the change in sub-advisor, the name of the fund was changed to Scudder Salomon Aggressive Growth Portfolio and modifications were made to the fund's investment objective and policies.
In connection with the retention of SBAM under the Interim Sub-Advisory Agreement and the New Sub-Advisory Agreement, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, received materials from the Advisor relating to the services to be provided under the Agreements, including information about (i) the nature, extent and quality of services to be provided by SBAM, including information with respect to portfolio management services to be provided; (ii) the proposed sub-advisory fee rate relative to a peer group; (iii) the investment performance of a fund managed by SBAM in a style similar to the fund, measured against appropriate benchmarks; and (iv) general information about SBAM. The Independent Trustees also were advised by independent counsel regarding their duties in connection with contract approvals.
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services and Investment Performance. The Board reviewed SBAM's investment performance for other products. In particular, the Board considered the investment performance of SBAM in the Smith Barney Aggressive Growth Fund, a fund managed by SBAM in a style similar to the fund. The Board considered the size, education and experience of SBAM's Aggressive Growth Team, including that the team is led by senior portfolio manager Richard Freeman, who has 28 years of securities business experience. The Board also considered the biographies of the other members of SBAM's Aggressive Growth Team. The Board considered SBAM's aggressive growth strategy and how it compares to INVESCO's investment philosophy and style. The Board also considered a report from an independent evaluation service on SBAM. The Board concluded that SBAM had the capability to provide the necessary investment advisory services to the fund.
Fees. The Board considered the sub-advisory fee rate proposed under the Interim and the New Sub-Advisory Agreements. The Board considered that, although SBAM's fee rate is less than INVESCO's fee rate, the Advisor represented that there would be no diminution in services provided in connection with the Interim and the New Sub-Advisory Agreements. The Board concluded that the proposed sub-advisory fee rate was reasonable.
Profitability. The Board did not consider an estimated level of profit to SBAM under the Interim and the New Sub-Advisory Agreements. The Board considered that the sub-advisory fee rate was negotiated at arm's length between the Advisor and SBAM, and since SBAM would be paid by the Advisor, the Board, given the size of the fund, considered only the estimated profitability to the Advisor.
Economies of Scale. As part of its review of the investment management agreement with DeIM, the Board considered whether there will be economies of scale with respect to the proposed management of the fund and whether the fund will benefit from any economies of scale. The Board noted that the investment management agreement with DeIM included breakpoints and concluded that the overall structure was designed to share economies of scale with the shareholders.
Other Benefits to SBAM. The Board also considered the character and amount of other incidental benefits expected to be received by SBAM and its affiliates. The Board noted that, unlike INVESCO, SBAM agreed to adhere to Deutsche Asset Management's soft dollar policy for the fund, which includes an agreement not to use fund brokerage transactions to pay for research services generated by parties other than the executing broker-dealer. The Board concluded that any incidental benefits to be received by SBAM from its relationship with the fund were reasonable.
Based on all of the information considered and the conclusions reached, the Board determined that the terms of the Interim and the New Sub-Advisory Agreements are fair and reasonable and that the Interim and the New Sub-Advisory Agreements are in the best interests of the fund.
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.
Scudder Distributors, Inc.
222 South Riverside Plaza
Chicago, IL 60606
(800) 778-1482
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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Form A
Printed in the U.S.A.
ITEM 2. CODE OF ETHICS.
Not applicable.
ITEM 3. AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT.
Not applicable.
ITEM 4. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES.
Not applicable.
ITEM 5. AUDIT COMMITTEE OF LISTED REGISTRANTS
Not Applicable
ITEM 6. SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
Not Applicable
ITEM 7. DISCLOSURE OF PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR
CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
Not applicable.
ITEM 8. PORTFOLIO MANAGERS OF CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
Not applicable.
ITEM 9. PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT
INVESTMENT COMPANY AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS
Not Applicable.
ITEM 10. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.
The primary function of the Nominating and Governance Committee is to identify
and recommend individuals for membership on the Board and oversee the
administration of the Board Governance Procedures and Guidelines. Shareholders
may recommend candidates for Board positions by forwarding their correspondence
by U.S. mail or courier service to the Fund's Secretary for the attention of the
Chairman of the Nominating and Governance Committee, Two International Place,
Boston, MA 02110. Suggestions for candidates must include a resume of the
candidate.
ITEM 11. 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) There have been no changes in the registrant's internal control over
financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's last half-year (the
registrant's second fiscal half-year in the case of the annual report) that has
materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the
registrant's internal controls over financial reporting.
ITEM 12. EXHIBITS.
(a)(1) 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 II
By: /s/ Julian Sluyters
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Julian Sluyters
Chief Executive Officer
Date: August 23, 2005
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the
Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the
following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the
dates indicated.
Registrant: Scudder Variable Series II
By: /s/ Julian Sluyters
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Julian Sluyters
Chief Executive Officer
Date: August 23, 2005
By: /s/ Paul Schubert
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Paul Schubert
Chief Financial Officer
Date: August 23, 2005