UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM N-CSR
CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT
INVESTMENT COMPANIES
Investment Company Act file number | 811-5883 |
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| Dreyfus Index Funds, Inc. | |
| (Exact name of Registrant as specified in charter) | |
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| c/o The Dreyfus Corporation 200 Park Avenue New York, New York 10166 | |
| (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) | |
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| John Pak, Esq. 200 Park Avenue New York, New York 10166 | |
| (Name and address of agent for service) | |
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code: | (212) 922-6000 |
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Date of fiscal year end: | 10/31 | |
Date of reporting period: | 4/30/13 | |
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| Contents |
| THE FUND |
2 | A Letter from the President |
3 | Discussion of Fund Performance |
6 | Understanding Your Fund’s Expenses |
6 | Comparing Your Fund’s Expenses With Those of Other Funds |
7 | Statement of Investments |
35 | Statement of Financial Futures |
36 | Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
37 | Statement of Operations |
38 | Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
39 | Financial Highlights |
40 | Notes to Financial Statements |
54 | Information About the Renewal of the Fund’s Management Agreement |
| FOR MORE INFORMATION |
| Back Cover |
Dreyfus International
Stock Index Fund
The Fund
A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
Dear Shareholder:
We are pleased to present this semiannual report for Dreyfus International Stock Index Fund, covering the six-month period from November 1, 2012, through April 30, 2013. For information about how the fund performed during the reporting period, as well as general market perspectives, we provide a Discussion of Fund Performance on the pages that follow.
International equity markets generally rallied over the past six months in response to improving economic conditions throughout the world. By the reporting period’s end, the U.S. unemployment rate had fallen to its lowest level in four years, Europe appeared to contain the financial crisis that threatened some of its more peripheral countries, Japan embarked on a new economic course that cheered many investors, and key emerging markets engineered “soft landings” for their economies as previously torrid growth rates moderated. Many analysts attributed these broad-based economic gains to the aggressively accommodative monetary policies adopted by central banks worldwide, including the Federal Reserve Board, the Bank of Japan and the European Central Bank.
Our chief economist currently expects the global and U.S. economic recoveries to persist at a choppy and moderate pace over the next several months, but sees the potential for stronger growth to begin in the fall. Moreover, the United States generally is expected to remain in the lead in the global march toward better economic conditions, while Europe’s recovery from recession likely will be sluggish as regional policymakers work to resolve a persistent financial crisis. As always, we encourage you to discuss our observations with your financial advisor, who can help you assess their implications for your investment portfolio.
Thank you for your continued confidence and support.
Sincerely,
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J. Charles Cardona
President
The Dreyfus Corporation
May 15, 2013
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DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE
For the period of November 1, 2012, through April 30, 2013, as provided by Thomas J. Durante, Richard A. Brown and Karen Q.Wong, Portfolio Managers
Fund and Market Performance Overview
For the six-month period ended April 30, 2013, Dreyfus International Stock Index Fund produced a total return of 16.44%.1 This compares with a 16.90% total return for the fund’s benchmark, the Morgan Stanley Capital International Europe, Australasia, Far East Index (the “MSCI EAFE Index” or the “Index”), during the same period.2
Stocks in most international markets rallied over the reporting period when investors responded positively to gradually improving economic indicators as the global recovery from recession continued. The difference in return between the fund and the MSCI EAFE Index was primarily the result of transaction costs and operating expenses that are not reflected in the MSCI EAFE Index’s results.
The Fund’s Investment Approach
The fund seeks to match the performance of the MSCI EAFE Index, a broadly diversified, international index composed of approximately 1,000 companies located in developed markets outside the United States and Canada.The fund attempts to match the Index’s return before fees and expenses by aligning the portfolio composition with the composition of the MSCI EAFE Index.
Waning Global Macroeconomic Concerns Lifted Stocks
In the wake of heightened volatility earlier in 2012, sustained international stock market rallies began in the weeks prior to the reporting period when various global macroeconomic concerns failed to materialize. Instead, investors were encouraged by a new quantitative easing program from the European Central Bank that appeared to forestall a more severe banking crisis in the region, expectations that new government leadership in China might adopt policies more conducive to stronger regional growth, and actions by a new Japanese government that sought to address longstanding economic stagnation and deflationary pressures. In addition, investors responded
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DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE (continued)
positively to gradually improving U.S. employment and housing market trends, which were sparked in part by the Federal Reserve Board’s aggressively accommodative monetary policy, including historically low short-term interest rates and an open-ended quantitative easing program involving monthly purchases of $40 billion of U.S. government securities. Nonetheless, the global economy expanded at a relatively sluggish rate during the reporting period amid slackening demand from the emerging markets for energy and construction materials.
The MSCI EAFE Index lost some ground in November 2012 when investors worried about potential repercussions from automatic tax hikes and spending cuts in the United States scheduled for the start of 2013. However, last-minute legislation to address the U.S tax increases enabled the rally in international markets to resume. Gradually improving global economic data and continued corporate earnings strength helped support further stock market advances in many markets over the first four months of 2013.
Financial Stocks Led the International Stock Markets Higher
The financials sector led the MSCI EAFE Index’s advance when commission revenues and investment returns improved for a number of financial institutions.Australian and Japanese financial companies fared especially well, primarily due to strengthening housing markets and newly stimulative economic policies, respectively. In the consumer discretionary sector, automobile manufacturers encountered robust demand for their products. German carmakers saw the release of pent-up demand that had accumulated during the European downturn, while their Japanese rivals benefited from more favorable currency exchange rates for exporters and better relations with China. Among consumer staples companies, European exporters of tobacco and spirits saw intensifying demand from an expanding middle class of consumers in the emerging markets.A number of industrial companies benefited from accelerating order volumes, primarily from China.
Disappointments during the reporting period included European energy producers, which found themselves at a competitive disadvantage compared to North American companies with ample reserves of oil and gas in U.S. and Canadian shale
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formations. In the materials sector, steelmakers and iron ore producers lagged market averages as commodity prices declined. Results from the telecommunications services sector were hurt by shortfalls among companies in Southern Europe, which more than offset relative strength in other parts of the world.
The fund employed futures contracts in its efforts to replicate the returns of the MSCI EAFE Index, and forward contracts were used to manage currency risks.
A Constructive Outlook for International Stocks
We have been encouraged by recent evidence of sustained domestic and global growth, which has the potential to fuel further gains in U.S. equity markets.As always, we have continued to monitor the factors considered by the fund’s investment model in light of current market conditions. In our experience, the fund’s broadly diversified portfolio may help limit the impact on the overall portfolio of unexpected losses in individual sectors or holdings.
May 15, 2013
Equity funds are subject generally to market, market sector, market liquidity, issuer and investment style risks, among other factors, to varying degrees, all of which are more fully described in the fund’s prospectus.
The fund’s performance will be influenced by political, social and economic factors affecting investments in foreign companies. Special risks associated with investments in foreign companies include exposure to currency fluctuations, less liquidity, less developed or less efficient trading markets, lack of comprehensive company information, political instability and differing auditing and legal standards.
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1 Total return includes reinvestment of dividends and any capital gains paid. Past performance is no guarantee of future |
results. Share price, yield and investment return fluctuate such that upon redemption, fund shares may be worth more |
or less than their original cost. |
2 SOURCE: LIPPER INC. — Reflects reinvestment of net dividends and, where applicable, capital gain |
distributions.The Morgan Stanley Capital International Europe,Australasia, Far East (MSCI EAFE) Index is an |
unmanaged index composed of a sample of companies representative of the market structure of European and Pacific |
Basin countries.The index reflects actual investable opportunities for global investors for stocks that are free of foreign |
ownership limits or legal restrictions at the country level. Investors cannot invest directly in any index. |
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR FUND’S EXPENSES (Unaudited)
As a mutual fund investor, you pay ongoing expenses, such as management fees and other expenses. Using the information below, you can estimate how these expenses affect your investment and compare them with the expenses of other funds.You also may pay one-time transaction expenses, including sales charges (loads) and redemption fees, which are not shown in this section and would have resulted in higher total expenses. For more information, see your fund’s prospectus or talk to your financial adviser.
Review your fund’s expenses
The table below shows the expenses you would have paid on a $1,000 investment in Dreyfus International Stock Index Fund from November 1, 2012 to April 30, 2013. It also shows how much a $1,000 investment would be worth at the close of the period, assuming actual returns and expenses.
Expenses and Value of a $1,000 Investment
assuming actual returns for the six months ended April 30, 2013
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Expenses paid per $1,000† | $ | 3.22 |
Ending value (after expenses) | $ | 1,164.40 |
COMPARING YOUR FUND’S EXPENSES
WITH THOSE OF OTHER FUNDS (Unaudited)
Using the SEC’s method to compare expenses
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has established guidelines to help investors assess fund expenses. Per these guidelines, the table below shows your fund’s expenses based on a $1,000 investment, assuming a hypothetical 5% annualized return. You can use this information to compare the ongoing expenses (but not transaction expenses or total cost) of investing in the fund with those of other funds.All mutual fund shareholder reports will provide this information to help you make this comparison. Please note that you cannot use this information to estimate your actual ending account balance and expenses paid during the period.
Expenses and Value of a $1,000 Investment
assuming a hypothetical 5% annualized return for the six months ended April 30, 2013
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Expenses paid per $1,000† | $ | 3.01 |
Ending value (after expenses) | $ | 1,021.82 |
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† Expenses are equal to the fund’s annualized expense ratio of .60%, multiplied by the average account value over the |
period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). |
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS
April 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
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Common Stocks—98.9% | Shares | | Value ($) |
Australia—9.2% | | | |
AGL Energy | 24,119 | | 396,816 |
ALS | 15,390 | | 156,198 |
Alumina | 112,290 | a | 112,337 |
Amcor | 51,392 | | 526,920 |
AMP | 123,377 | | 690,686 |
APA Group | 35,806 | | 241,652 |
Asciano | 42,600 | | 238,482 |
ASX | 7,737 | | 301,668 |
Aurizon Holdings | 75,118 | | 323,180 |
Australia & New Zealand Banking Group | 115,952 | | 3,827,402 |
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank | 17,917 | | 205,434 |
BHP Billiton | 137,100 | | 4,647,698 |
Boral | 34,041 | | 176,451 |
Brambles | 67,727 | | 612,253 |
Caltex Australia | 6,352 | | 141,843 |
CFS Retail Property Trust | 87,781 | | 200,205 |
Coca-Cola Amatil | 23,750 | | 372,771 |
Cochlear | 2,583 | | 176,681 |
Commonwealth Bank of Australia | 68,697 | | 5,230,971 |
Computershare | 20,287 | | 208,843 |
Crown | 17,985 | | 240,521 |
CSL | 21,557 | | 1,407,038 |
Dexus Property Group | 189,849 | | 227,323 |
Echo Entertainment Group | 30,084 | | 112,901 |
Federation Centres | 53,843 | | 145,129 |
Flight Centre | 2,140 | | 84,682 |
Fortescue Metals Group | 61,998 | | 224,956 |
Goodman Group | 72,087 | | 389,357 |
GPT Group | 58,743 | | 249,685 |
Harvey Norman Holdings | 21,349 | | 66,397 |
Iluka Resources | 18,724 | | 173,730 |
Incitec Pivot | 73,343 | | 219,740 |
Insurance Australia Group | 88,603 | | 534,594 |
James Hardie Industries-CDI | 18,518 | | 194,664 |
Leighton Holdings | 7,148 | | 148,132 |
Lend Lease Group | 22,716 | | 253,865 |
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
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Common Stocks (continued) | Shares | | Value ($) |
Australia (continued) | | | |
Macquarie Group | 13,999 | | 568,755 |
Metcash | 35,142 | | 149,006 |
Mirvac Group | 148,930 | | 273,280 |
National Australia Bank | 99,022 | | 3,490,305 |
Newcrest Mining | 32,735 | | 570,470 |
Orica | 15,501 | | 367,197 |
Origin Energy | 47,668 | | 608,822 |
OZ Minerals | 14,661 | | 65,356 |
Qantas Airways | 41,721 | a | 82,179 |
QBE Insurance Group | 50,441 | | 699,146 |
Ramsay Health Care | 5,381 | | 178,456 |
Rio Tinto | 18,703 | | 1,081,928 |
Santos | 40,287 | | 515,804 |
Sims Metal Management | 8,030 | | 80,417 |
Sonic Healthcare | 16,149 | | 221,994 |
SP AusNet | 72,030 | | 93,715 |
Stockland | 91,499 | | 367,096 |
Suncorp Group | 56,116 | | 755,117 |
Sydney Airport | 8,175 | | 29,324 |
Tabcorp Holdings | 33,277 | | 119,019 |
Tatts Group | 60,376 | | 204,675 |
Telstra | 186,644 | | 963,599 |
Toll Holdings | 28,622 | | 169,133 |
Transurban Group | 57,139 | | 403,989 |
Treasury Wine Estates | 25,894 | | 156,771 |
Wesfarmers | 43,325 | | 1,947,963 |
Westfield Group | 90,521 | | 1,093,271 |
Westfield Retail Trust | 126,912 | | 434,180 |
Westpac Banking | 131,503 | | 4,607,922 |
Whitehaven Coal | 19,528 | | 39,477 |
Woodside Petroleum | 27,912 | | 1,086,849 |
Woolworths | 53,048 | | 2,002,361 |
WorleyParsons | 8,556 | | 201,970 |
| | | 47,090,751 |
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Common Stocks (continued) | Shares | | | Value ($) |
Austria—.3% | | | | |
Andritz | 3,077 | | | 200,506 |
Erste Group Bank | 8,927 | a | | 279,803 |
IMMOFINANZ | 38,236 | a | | 156,352 |
OMV | 6,594 | | | 309,801 |
Raiffeisen Bank International | 2,344 | | | 82,714 |
Telekom Austria | 9,805 | | | 67,224 |
Verbund | 3,340 | | | 73,127 |
Vienna Insurance Group | 1,670�� | | | 88,500 |
Voestalpine | 5,020 | | | 156,716 |
| | | | 1,414,743 |
Belgium—1.1% | | | | |
Ageas | 9,748 | | | 357,143 |
Anheuser-Busch InBev | 34,260 | | | 3,259,828 |
Belgacom | 6,323 | | | 145,724 |
Colruyt | 3,099 | | | 156,413 |
Delhaize Group | 4,505 | | | 282,464 |
Groupe Bruxelles Lambert | 3,372 | | | 261,117 |
Groupe Bruxelles Lambert (STRIP) | 236 | a,b | | 0 |
KBC Groep | 9,986 | | | 391,902 |
Solvay | 2,455 | | | 359,846 |
Telenet Group Holding | 2,398 | | | 129,464 |
UCB | 4,622 | | | 273,182 |
Umicore | 4,980 | | | 230,528 |
| | | | 5,847,611 |
China—.0% | | | | |
Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Holdings | 91,000 | | | 70,188 |
Denmark—1.1% | | | | |
AP Moller—Maersk, Cl. A | 25 | | | 170,903 |
AP Moller—Maersk, Cl. B | 55 | | | 391,337 |
Carlsberg, Cl. B | 4,679 | | | 434,335 |
Coloplast, Cl. B | 4,761 | | | 259,029 |
Danske Bank | 27,925 | a | | 527,808 |
DSV | 8,495 | | | 213,834 |
Novo Nordisk, Cl. B | 17,359 | | | 3,044,901 |
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
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Common Stocks (continued) | Shares | | Value ($) |
Denmark (continued) | | | |
Novozymes, Cl. B | 10,331 | | 356,770 |
TDC | 28,903 | | 234,447 |
Tryg | 1,152 | | 99,753 |
William Demant Holding | 1,152 | a | 92,183 |
| | | 5,825,300 |
Finland—.8% | | | |
Elisa | 6,364 | | 120,687 |
Fortum | 18,848 | | 350,237 |
Kesko, Cl. B | 2,995 | | 89,929 |
Kone, Cl. B | 6,637 | | 586,057 |
Metso | 5,760 | | 236,596 |
Neste Oil | 6,406 | | 99,802 |
Nokia | 159,569 | | 534,608 |
Nokian Renkaat | 4,986 | | 216,163 |
Orion, Cl. B | 4,426 | | 127,068 |
Pohjola Bank, Cl. A | 6,606 | | 112,401 |
Sampo, Cl. A | 17,657 | | 704,578 |
Stora Enso, Cl. R | 22,203 | | 154,242 |
UPM-Kymmene | 23,543 | | 246,179 |
Wartsila | 7,376 | | 362,034 |
| | | 3,940,581 |
France—8.8% | | | |
Accor | 6,674 | | 220,612 |
Aeroports de Paris | 1,389 | | 125,724 |
Air Liquide | 13,430 | | 1,700,040 |
Alstom | 9,279 | | 380,775 |
Arkema | 2,734 | | 256,143 |
Atos | 2,389 | | 166,276 |
AXA | 75,984 | | 1,422,455 |
BNP Paribas | 42,705 | | 2,379,530 |
Bouygues | 8,391 | | 234,161 |
Bureau Veritas | 2,325 | | 284,911 |
Cap Gemini | 6,874 | | 316,166 |
Carrefour | 25,783 | | 763,986 |
Casino Guichard Perrachon | 2,308 | | 249,454 |
Christian Dior | 2,267 | | 395,134 |
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Common Stocks (continued) | Shares | | | Value ($) |
France (continued) | | | | |
Cie de St-Gobain | 17,354 | | | 696,029 |
Cie Generale de Geophysique-Veritas | 7,241 | a | | 156,820 |
Cie Generale des Etablissements Michelin | 7,778 | | | 656,899 |
CNP Assurances | 6,982 | | | 98,892 |
Credit Agricole | 41,423 | a | | 379,191 |
Danone | 24,909 | | | 1,902,955 |
Dassault Systemes | 2,568 | | | 313,167 |
Edenred | 7,040 | | | 234,379 |
EDF | 10,738 | | | 239,980 |
Essilor International | 8,681 | | | 976,788 |
Eurazeo | 1,390 | | | 73,625 |
Eutelsat Communications | 5,705 | | | 205,974 |
Fonciere Des Regions | 1,253 | | | 99,668 |
France Telecom | 79,375 | | | 849,226 |
GDF Suez | 56,221 | | | 1,206,856 |
Gecina | 1,000 | | | 120,251 |
Groupe Eurotunnel | 24,439 | | | 204,600 |
ICADE | 1,094 | | | 100,852 |
Iliad | 1,003 | | | 229,308 |
Imerys | 1,513 | | | 99,129 |
JCDecaux | 2,555 | | | 70,224 |
Klepierre | 4,589 | | | 194,600 |
L’Oreal | 10,462 | | | 1,865,533 |
Lafarge | 7,956 | | | 513,982 |
Lagardere | 4,997 | | | 185,710 |
Legrand | 10,076 | | | 469,545 |
LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton | 10,927 | | | 1,892,327 |
Natixis | 41,498 | | | 181,987 |
Pernod-Ricard | 9,112 | | | 1,128,005 |
Peugeot | 10,393 | a | | 83,217 |
PPR | 3,184 | | | 700,469 |
Publicis Groupe | 7,479 | | | 520,249 |
Remy Cointreau | 943 | | | 109,795 |
Renault | 8,189 | | | 564,245 |
Rexel | 6,519 | | | 143,416 |
Safran | 10,082 | | | 495,118 |
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
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Common Stocks (continued) | Shares | | Value ($) |
France (continued) | | | |
Sanofi | 50,859 | | 5,573,974 |
Schneider Electric | 22,637 | | 1,726,104 |
SCOR | 6,723 | | 204,037 |
Societe BIC | 1,134 | | 121,012 |
Societe Generale | 29,718 | a | 1,079,402 |
Sodexo | 3,996 | | 333,697 |
Suez Environnement | 11,482 | | 164,897 |
Technip | 4,323 | | 463,994 |
Thales | 3,659 | | 158,921 |
Total | 90,880 | | 4,580,324 |
Unibail-Rodamco | 3,955 | | 1,033,895 |
Vallourec | 4,311 | | 207,196 |
Veolia Environnement | 13,876 | | 191,237 |
Vinci | 19,492 | | 938,495 |
Vivendi | 56,115 | | 1,271,092 |
Wendel | 1,527 | | 165,424 |
Zodiac Aerospace | 1,443 | | 180,857 |
| | | 45,252,936 |
Germany—7.6% | | | |
Adidas | 8,844 | | 923,616 |
Allianz | 19,429 | | 2,867,027 |
Axel Springer | 1,517 | | 63,930 |
BASF | 39,174 | | 3,658,778 |
Bayer | 35,277 | | 3,680,408 |
Bayerische Motoren Werke | 14,224 | | 1,312,198 |
Beiersdorf | 4,276 | | 387,038 |
Brenntag | 2,181 | | 371,815 |
Celesio | 3,952 | | 78,199 |
Commerzbank | 17,088 | a | 229,884 |
Continental | 4,693 | | 557,229 |
Daimler | 39,071 | | 2,161,864 |
Deutsche Bank | 39,980 | | 1,838,070 |
Deutsche Boerse | 8,249 | | 514,931 |
Deutsche Lufthansa | 10,483 | | 209,569 |
Deutsche Post | 38,865 | | 922,323 |
Deutsche Telekom | 120,692 | | 1,427,647 |
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Common Stocks (continued) | Shares | | | Value ($) |
Germany (continued) | | | | |
E.ON | 77,410 | | | 1,402,765 |
Fraport Frankfurt Airport Services Worldwide | 1,609 | | | 96,159 |
Fresenius & Co. | 5,328 | | | 668,131 |
Fresenius Medical Care & Co. | 9,035 | | | 623,489 |
GEA Group | 7,622 | | | 257,821 |
Hannover Rueckversicherung | 2,482 | | | 209,587 |
HeidelbergCement | 5,976 | | | 430,258 |
Henkel & Co. | 5,518 | | | 432,019 |
Hochtief | 1,402 | a | | 97,303 |
Hugo Boss | 978 | | | 113,806 |
Infineon Technologies | 45,703 | | | 360,831 |
K+S | 7,131 | | | 315,262 |
Kabel Deutschland Holding | 3,938 | | | 374,285 |
Lanxess | 3,616 | | | 263,344 |
Linde | 7,960 | | | 1,505,348 |
MAN | 1,759 | | | 197,020 |
Merck | 2,745 | | | 417,897 |
Metro | 5,343 | | | 166,588 |
Muenchener Rueckversicherungs | 7,712 | | | 1,542,238 |
RWE | 20,654 | | | 743,520 |
Salzgitter | 1,819 | | | 71,195 |
SAP | 39,276 | | | 3,119,507 |
Siemens | 35,706 | | | 3,728,927 |
Suedzucker | 3,784 | | | 152,540 |
ThyssenKrupp | 16,741 | a | | 302,816 |
United Internet | 4,460 | | | 122,288 |
Volkswagen | 1,298 | | | 252,308 |
| | | | 39,171,778 |
Greece—.1% | | | | |
Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling | 8,363 | a | | 206,286 |
Hellenic Telecommunications Organization | 10,491 | a | | 91,186 |
OPAP | 8,375 | | | 82,611 |
| | | | 380,083 |
Hong Kong—2.9% | | | | |
AIA Group | 512,800 | | | 2,276,497 |
ASM Pacific Technology | 7,900 | | | 81,442 |
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
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Common Stocks (continued) | Shares | | Value ($) |
Hong Kong (continued) | | | |
Bank of East Asia | 50,550 | | 207,798 |
BOC Hong Kong Holdings | 158,500 | | 545,344 |
Cathay Pacific Airways | 52,000 | | 91,400 |
Cheung Kong Holdings | 60,000 | | 903,075 |
Cheung Kong Infrastructure Holdings | 21,000 | | 152,355 |
CLP Holdings | 75,788 | | 668,015 |
First Pacific | 100,000 | | 138,399 |
Galaxy Entertainment Group | 87,000 | a | 389,587 |
Hang Lung Properties | 93,000 | | 361,926 |
Hang Seng Bank | 32,700 | | 546,956 |
Henderson Land Development | 42,762 | | 309,688 |
HKT Trust | 87,000 | | 91,371 |
Hong Kong & China Gas | 227,329 | | 684,024 |
Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing | 46,800 | | 787,624 |
Hopewell Holdings | 26,000 | | 100,514 |
Hutchison Whampoa | 91,800 | | 997,241 |
Hysan Development | 28,000 | | 138,734 |
Kerry Properties | 29,500 | | 133,432 |
Li & Fung | 257,200 | | 332,763 |
Link REIT | 97,500 | | 552,196 |
MGM China Holdings | 40,000 | | 94,328 |
MTR | 60,000 | | 247,418 |
New World Development | 162,786 | | 284,031 |
Noble Group | 158,963 | | 145,192 |
NWS Holdings | 60,000 | | 107,163 |
Orient Overseas International | 11,300 | | 67,129 |
PCCW | 167,000 | | 85,005 |
Power Assets Holdings | 59,500 | | 581,187 |
Shangri-La Asia | 65,000 | | 125,642 |
Sino Land | 127,730 | | 210,026 |
SJM Holdings | 79,530 | | 200,461 |
Sun Hung Kai Properties | 66,699 | | 964,366 |
Swire Pacific, Cl. A | 28,000 | | 355,947 |
Swire Properties | 53,800 | | 192,040 |
Wharf Holdings | 64,311 | | 573,898 |
Wheelock & Co. | 38,000 | | 211,542 |
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Common Stocks (continued) | Shares | | | Value ($) |
Hong Kong (continued) | | | | |
Wing Hang Bank | 8,000 | | | 84,071 |
Yue Yuen Industrial Holdings | 32,300 | | | 111,758 |
| | | | 15,131,585 |
Ireland—.3% | | | | |
CRH | 31,042 | | | 667,379 |
Elan | 21,908 | a | | 252,597 |
Irish Bank Resolution | 35,225 | a,b | | 46 |
Kerry Group, Cl. A | 6,324 | | | 374,028 |
Ryanair Holdings | 4,000 | | | 31,038 |
| | | | 1,325,088 |
Israel—.5% | | | | |
Bank Hapoalim | 43,493 | a | | 201,997 |
Bank Leumi Le-Israel | 55,519 | a | | 196,988 |
Bezeq Israeli Telecommunication | 76,662 | | | 111,197 |
Delek Group | 202 | | | 53,134 |
Israel | 117 | a | | 75,226 |
Israel Chemicals | 18,545 | | | 220,574 |
Israel Discount Bank, Cl. A | 1 | a | | 1 |
Mellanox Technologies | 1,373 | a | | 71,618 |
Mizrahi Tefahot Bank | 6,222 | a | | 63,591 |
NICE Systems | 2,452 | a | | 85,974 |
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries | 38,550 | | | 1,508,665 |
| | | | 2,588,965 |
Italy—2.1% | | | | |
Assicurazioni Generali | 49,984 | | | 916,962 |
Atlantia | 14,628 | | | 261,417 |
Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena | 281,163 | a | | 79,202 |
Banco Popolare | 85,812 | a | | 123,746 |
Enel | 278,459 | | | 1,076,680 |
Enel Green Power | 80,792 | | | 172,260 |
Eni | 108,378 | | | 2,591,949 |
EXOR | 2,723 | | | 82,479 |
Fiat | 38,655 | a | | 231,218 |
Fiat Industrial | 35,653 | | | 402,389 |
Finmeccanica | 20,140 | a | | 104,820 |
Intesa Sanpaolo | 430,324 | | | 780,367 |
The Fund 15
STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
| | | |
Common Stocks (continued) | Shares | | Value ($) |
Italy (continued) | | | |
Intesa Sanpaolo-RSP | 47,999 | | 75,223 |
Luxottica Group | 6,967 | | 362,695 |
Mediobanca | 23,963 | | 152,299 |
Pirelli & C | 9,607 | | 99,761 |
Prysmian | 8,335 | | 168,274 |
Saipem | 11,176 | | 316,442 |
Snam | 71,316 | | 350,696 |
STMicroelectronics | 28,962 | | 251,772 |
Telecom Italia | 407,312 | | 344,643 |
Telecom Italia-RSP | 266,227 | | 185,121 |
Tenaris | 20,059 | | 444,857 |
Terna Rete Elettrica Nazionale | 56,257 | | 263,308 |
UniCredit | 170,855 | a | 891,030 |
Unione di Banche Italiane | 39,343 | | 164,247 |
| | | 10,893,857 |
Japan—22.0% | | | |
ABC-Mart | 1,000 | | 37,442 |
Acom | 1,550 | a | 63,282 |
Advantest | 6,400 | | 95,719 |
Aeon | 24,900 | | 352,230 |
AEON Financial Service | 2,860 | | 85,696 |
AEON Mall | 2,800 | | 90,045 |
Air Water | 7,000 | | 113,094 |
Aisin Seiki | 7,900 | | 284,849 |
Ajinomoto | 26,800 | | 367,560 |
Alfresa Holdings | 1,900 | | 112,848 |
Amada | 17,000 | | 136,021 |
ANA Holdings | 55,000 | | 119,608 |
Aozora Bank | 46,959 | | 146,920 |
Asahi Glass | 43,800 | | 343,265 |
Asahi Group Holdings | 16,800 | | 417,738 |
Asahi Kasei | 55,900 | | 375,018 |
Asics | 7,000 | | 126,163 |
Astellas Pharma | 19,179 | | 1,115,504 |
Bank of Kyoto | 14,000 | | 147,059 |
Bank of Yokohama | 52,000 | | 315,782 |
16
| | | |
Common Stocks (continued) | Shares | | Value ($) |
Japan (continued) | | | |
Benesse Holdings | 3,100 | | 137,216 |
Bridgestone | 27,500 | | 1,036,698 |
Brother Industries | 11,200 | | 127,987 |
CALBEE | 600 | | 59,332 |
Canon | 48,750 | | 1,747,769 |
Casio Computer | 9,300 | | 76,987 |
Central Japan Railway | 6,100 | | 735,241 |
Chiba Bank | 30,000 | | 232,651 |
Chiyoda | 8,000 | | 81,982 |
Chubu Electric Power | 26,700 | | 345,373 |
Chugai Pharmaceutical | 10,128 | | 252,148 |
Chugoku Bank | 7,000 | | 121,783 |
Chugoku Electric Power | 13,400 | | 192,027 |
Citizen Holdings | 12,400 | | 73,139 |
Coca-Cola West | 2,700 | | 50,214 |
Cosmo Oil | 27,000 | a | 64,256 |
Credit Saison | 7,100 | | 207,352 |
Dai Nippon Printing | 24,800 | | 242,441 |
Dai-ichi Life Insurance | 361 | | 496,220 |
Daicel | 11,000 | | 88,578 |
Daido Steel | 12,200 | | 66,328 |
Daihatsu Motor | 8,000 | | 158,547 |
Daiichi Sankyo | 29,283 | | 572,233 |
Daikin Industries | 9,800 | | 393,066 |
Dainippon Sumitomo Pharma | 6,900 | | 126,696 |
Daito Trust Construction | 3,200 | | 309,873 |
Daiwa House Industry | 22,400 | | 505,973 |
Daiwa Securities Group | 71,000 | | 628,538 |
DeNA | 4,300 | | 122,580 |
Denki Kagaku Kogyo | 22,600 | | 82,532 |
Denso | 20,500 | | 917,910 |
Dentsu | 7,500 | | 260,425 |
Don Quijote | 2,100 | | 114,387 |
East Japan Railway | 14,300 | | 1,205,786 |
Eisai | 11,000 | | 501,564 |
Electric Power Development | 5,280 | | 150,679 |
The Fund 17
STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
| | | |
Common Stocks (continued) | Shares | | Value ($) |
Japan (continued) | | | |
FamilyMart | 2,617 | | 119,595 |
FANUC | 8,229 | | 1,240,871 |
Fast Retailing | 2,258 | | 826,903 |
Fuji Electric | 21,000 | | 71,734 |
Fuji Heavy Industries | 26,000 | | 490,742 |
FUJIFILM Holdings | 19,600 | | 401,711 |
Fujitsu | 80,800 | | 338,998 |
Fukuoka Financial Group | 33,000 | | 168,580 |
Furukawa Electric | 28,000 | | 70,657 |
Gree | 4,300 | | 55,093 |
GS Yuasa | 16,000 | | 67,785 |
Gunma Bank | 18,000 | | 114,295 |
Hachijuni Bank | 20,000 | | 135,816 |
Hakuhodo DY Holdings | 1,170 | | 96,375 |
Hamamatsu Photonics | 3,200 | | 131,466 |
Hankyu Hanshin Holdings | 49,000 | | 316,664 |
Hino Motors | 12,000 | | 183,044 |
Hirose Electric | 1,300 | | 186,695 |
Hiroshima Bank | 19,000 | | 99,985 |
Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical | 2,500 | | 146,946 |
Hitachi | 203,900 | | 1,300,978 |
Hitachi Chemical | 4,000 | | 62,574 |
Hitachi Construction Machinery | 5,000 | | 118,582 |
Hitachi High-Technologies | 2,700 | | 67,220 |
Hitachi Metals | 8,000 | | 82,638 |
Hokkaido Electric Power | 8,200 | a | 103,883 |
Hokuriku Electric Power | 7,700 | | 113,267 |
Honda Motor | 69,459 | | 2,760,975 |
Hoya | 18,800 | | 375,672 |
Hulic | 10,800 | | 119,871 |
Ibiden | 5,600 | | 97,943 |
Idemitsu Kosan | 900 | | 75,981 |
IHI | 53,000 | | 197,353 |
INPEX | 92 | | 443,555 |
Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings | 15,020 | | 238,970 |
Isuzu Motors | 52,000 | | 346,187 |
18
| | | |
Common Stocks (continued) | Shares | | Value ($) |
Japan (continued) | | | |
ITOCHU | 63,500 | | 784,916 |
Itochu Techno-Solutions | 900 | | 42,745 |
Iyo Bank | 11,000 | | 115,095 |
J Front Retailing | 19,800 | | 166,143 |
Japan Airlines | 2,600 | | 131,754 |
Japan Exchange Group | 2,100 | | 257,640 |
Japan Petroleum Exploration | 1,400 | | 55,362 |
Japan Prime Realty Investment | 31 | | 113,843 |
Japan Real Estate Investment | 25 | | 334,923 |
Japan Retail Fund Investment | 84 | | 199,046 |
Japan Steel Works | 13,000 | | 65,877 |
Japan Tobacco | 47,300 | | 1,787,973 |
JFE Holdings | 20,460 | | 442,424 |
JGC | 9,000 | | 266,349 |
Joyo Bank | 26,462 | | 162,325 |
JSR | 7,700 | | 177,167 |
JTEKT | 10,800 | | 109,789 |
JX Holdings | 95,876 | | 519,285 |
Kajima | 38,800 | | 123,781 |
Kamigumi | 9,400 | | 87,940 |
Kaneka | 12,000 | | 72,134 |
Kansai Electric Power | 30,999 | a | 377,769 |
Kansai Paint | 10,000 | | 128,122 |
Kao | 22,200 | | 767,441 |
Kawasaki Heavy Industries | 65,000 | | 206,698 |
KDDI | 23,300 | | 1,118,572 |
Keikyu | 20,000 | | 221,162 |
Keio | 25,000 | | 214,905 |
Keisei Electric Railway | 13,000 | | 137,354 |
Keyence | 1,985 | | 629,189 |
Kikkoman | 8,000 | | 151,736 |
Kinden | 6,000 | | 43,699 |
Kintetsu | 68,354 | | 345,679 |
Kirin Holdings | 38,000 | | 665,395 |
Kobe Steel | 113,000 | a | 147,212 |
Koito Manufacturing | 4,000 | | 77,222 |
The Fund 19
STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
| | | | |
Common Stocks (continued) | Shares | | | Value ($) |
Japan (continued) | | | | |
Komatsu | 39,500 | | | 1,077,402 |
Konami | 4,400 | | | 100,290 |
Konica Minolta Holdings | 19,500 | | | 137,821 |
Kubota | 46,000 | | | 659,199 |
Kuraray | 14,200 | | | 215,436 |
Kurita Water Industries | 4,800 | | | 98,427 |
Kyocera | 6,700 | | | 681,100 |
Kyowa Hakko Kirin | 11,705 | | | 143,483 |
Kyushu Electric Power | 18,000 | a | | 248,346 |
Lawson | 2,600 | | | 204,832 |
LIXIL Group | 11,724 | | | 263,259 |
M3 | 24 | | | 54,236 |
Mabuchi Motor | 1,000 | | | 54,060 |
Makita | 4,600 | | | 279,817 |
Marubeni | 71,000 | | | 507,637 |
Marui Group | 8,600 | | | 99,687 |
Maruichi Steel Tube | 2,000 | | | 50,387 |
Mazda Motor | 114,000 | a | | 390,583 |
McDonald’s Holdings Japan | 3,000 | | | 87,490 |
Medipal Holdings | 5,800 | | | 90,970 |
MEIJI Holdings | 2,521 | | | 113,656 |
Miraca Holdings | 2,600 | | | 129,620 |
Mitsubishi | 59,498 | | | 1,066,856 |
Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings | 59,380 | | | 288,723 |
Mitsubishi Electric | 83,000 | | | 790,111 |
Mitsubishi Estate | 53,000 | | | 1,720,726 |
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical | 16,000 | | | 122,111 |
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries | 128,700 | | | 885,856 |
Mitsubishi Logistics | 6,000 | | | 107,155 |
Mitsubishi Materials | 51,000 | | | 145,961 |
Mitsubishi Motors | 185,000 | a | | 218,239 |
Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma | 9,200 | | | 139,767 |
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group | 543,490 | | | 3,696,301 |
Mitsubishi UFJ Lease & Finance | 25,500 | | | 143,607 |
Mitsui & Co | 73,500 | | | 1,008,801 |
Mitsui Chemicals | 38,000 | | | 87,706 |
20
| | | | |
Common Stocks (continued) | Shares | | | Value ($) |
Japan (continued) | | | | |
Mitsui Fudosan | 35,286 | | | 1,198,099 |
Mitsui OSK Lines | 50,000 | a | | 207,724 |
Mizuho Financial Group | 984,100 | | | 2,170,401 |
MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings | 21,557 | | | 576,932 |
Murata Manufacturing | 8,700 | | | 707,709 |
Nabtesco | 4,500 | | | 99,246 |
Namco Bandai Holdings | 7,850 | | | 142,932 |
NEC | 108,800 | | | 282,366 |
NEXON | 4,600 | | | 55,775 |
NGK Insulators | 13,000 | | | 156,824 |
NGK Spark Plug | 7,926 | | | 133,421 |
NHK Spring | 7,000 | | | 75,683 |
Nidec | 4,500 | | | 306,047 |
Nikon | 14,060 | | | 305,473 |
Nintendo | 4,625 | | | 512,387 |
Nippon Building Fund | 29 | | | 417,069 |
Nippon Electric Glass | 17,085 | | | 86,928 |
Nippon Express | 38,000 | | | 197,630 |
Nippon Meat Packers | 7,000 | | | 107,422 |
Nippon Paper Industries | 3,800 | a | | 56,599 |
Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal | 325,615 | | | 865,100 |
Nippon Telegraph & Telephone | 18,700 | | | 925,553 |
Nippon Yusen | 69,800 | | | 181,866 |
Nishi-Nippon City Bank | 26,000 | | | 86,680 |
Nissan Motor | 105,300 | | | 1,097,449 |
Nisshin Seifun Group | 7,800 | | | 100,656 |
Nissin Foods Holdings | 2,600 | | | 116,551 |
Nitori Holdings | 1,400 | | | 105,411 |
Nitto Denko | 6,900 | | | 452,993 |
NKSJ Holdings | 15,470 | | | 391,650 |
NOK | 5,100 | | | 73,399 |
Nomura Holdings | 155,700 | | | 1,266,555 |
Nomura Real Estate Holdings | 4,000 | | | 107,299 |
Nomura Real Estate Office Fund | 12 | | | 76,566 |
Nomura Research Institute | 4,700 | | | 141,504 |
NSK | 20,000 | | | 161,666 |
The Fund 21
STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
| | | |
Common Stocks (continued) | Shares | | Value ($) |
Japan (continued) | | | |
NTT Data | 55 | | 173,770 |
NTT DoCoMo | 647 | | 1,068,544 |
NTT Urban Development | 55 | | 81,243 |
Obayashi | 26,000 | | 159,758 |
Odakyu Electric Railway | 26,000 | | 312,848 |
OJI Paper | 35,000 | | 124,583 |
Olympus | 8,100 | a | 203,154 |
Omron | 9,200 | | 290,199 |
Ono Pharmaceutical | 3,400 | | 223,911 |
ORACLE JAPAN | 1,400 | | 59,958 |
Oriental Land | 2,100 | | 339,498 |
ORIX | 45,500 | | 698,241 |
Osaka Gas | 82,000 | | 354,967 |
OTSUKA | 700 | | 72,309 |
Otsuka Holdings | 15,700 | | 565,287 |
Panasonic | 96,195 | a | 699,618 |
Park24 | 3,800 | | 76,596 |
Rakuten | 30,100 | | 320,807 |
Resona Holdings | 80,100 | | 427,266 |
Ricoh | 26,000 | | 289,645 |
Rinnai | 1,500 | | 119,095 |
Rohm | 4,400 | | 155,039 |
Sankyo | 2,200 | | 100,200 |
Sanrio | 2,100 | | 105,232 |
Santen Pharmaceutical | 3,300 | | 165,195 |
SBI Holdings | 8,430 | | 163,092 |
Secom | 8,900 | | 496,651 |
Sega Sammy Holdings | 8,784 | | 230,762 |
Sekisui Chemical | 19,000 | | 238,950 |
Sekisui House | 23,000 | | 344,699 |
Seven & I Holdings | 32,360 | | 1,241,487 |
Seven Bank | 26,000 | | 92,281 |
Sharp | 46,000 | a | 159,491 |
Shikoku Electric Power | 6,800 | a | 123,116 |
Shimadzu | 9,000 | | 65,733 |
Shimamura | 1,000 | | 126,276 |
22
| | |
Common Stocks (continued) | Shares | Value ($) |
Japan (continued) | | |
Shimano | 3,300 | 286,721 |
Shimizu | 23,000 | 92,486 |
Shin-Etsu Chemical | 17,600 | 1,184,346 |
Shinsei Bank | 67,000 | 187,629 |
Shionogi & Co. | 13,100 | 322,242 |
Shiseido | 16,200 | 231,654 |
Shizuoka Bank | 23,400 | 286,124 |
Showa Denko | 57,000 | 91,799 |
Showa Shell Sekiyu | 8,500 | 68,098 |
SMC | 2,400 | 480,320 |
Softbank | 40,800 | 2,019,388 |
Sojitz | 54,600 | 85,693 |
Sony | 42,380 | 701,225 |
Sony Financial Holdings | 7,000 | 98,733 |
Stanley Electric | 6,700 | 128,385 |
Sumco | 4,900 | 51,420 |
Sumitomo | 49,000 | 611,212 |
Sumitomo Chemical | 66,000 | 220,711 |
Sumitomo Electric Industries | 33,000 | 438,037 |
Sumitomo Heavy Industries | 25,000 | 110,786 |
Sumitomo Metal Mining | 23,000 | 320,162 |
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group | 57,200 | 2,702,016 |
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings | 135,640 | 680,391 |
Sumitomo Realty & Development | 15,000 | 707,801 |
Sumitomo Rubber Industries | 7,600 | 140,095 |
Suruga Bank | 8,000 | 141,314 |
Suzuken | 2,920 | 113,523 |
Suzuki Motor | 15,100 | 386,929 |
Sysmex | 3,200 | 206,145 |
T&D Holdings | 23,700 | 275,205 |
Taiheiyo Cement | 47,000 | 121,978 |
Taisei | 42,000 | 140,022 |
Taisho Pharmaceutical Holdings | 1,500 | 111,094 |
Taiyo Nippon Sanso | 12,000 | 79,520 |
Takashimaya | 12,000 | 141,560 |
Takeda Pharmaceutical | 34,000 | 1,865,928 |
The Fund 23
STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
| | | |
Common Stocks (continued) | Shares | | Value ($) |
Japan (continued) | | | |
TDK | 5,500 | | 200,851 |
Teijin | 40,000 | | 96,015 |
Terumo | 6,800 | | 337,611 |
THK | 5,600 | | 117,589 |
Tobu Railway | 45,000 | | 261,271 |
Toho | 4,300 | | 95,629 |
Toho Gas | 18,000 | | 107,093 |
Tohoku Electric Power | 19,800 | a | 211,639 |
Tokio Marine Holdings | 29,300 | | 928,728 |
Tokyo Electric Power | 58,672 | a | 258,798 |
Tokyo Electron | 7,100 | | 363,430 |
Tokyo Gas | 106,000 | | 604,565 |
Tokyu | 46,820 | | 371,256 |
Tokyu Land | 19,000 | | 232,908 |
TonenGeneral Sekiyu | 13,000 | | 131,220 |
Toppan Printing | 25,000 | | 190,286 |
Toray Industries | 64,000 | | 449,054 |
Toshiba | 170,000 | | 936,452 |
TOTO | 13,000 | | 134,687 |
Toyo Seikan Group Holdings | 7,100 | | 97,158 |
Toyo Suisan Kaisha | 4,000 | | 135,816 |
Toyoda Gosei | 2,300 | | 59,597 |
Toyota Boshoku | 2,600 | | 37,312 |
Toyota Industries | 7,300 | | 298,036 |
Toyota Motor | 117,857 | | 6,818,623 |
Toyota Tsusho | 8,800 | | 244,723 |
Trend Micro | 4,700 | | 131,620 |
Tsumura & Co. | 2,300 | | 74,909 |
Ube Industries | 46,600 | | 94,170 |
Unicharm | 5,000 | | 323,127 |
Ushio | 4,600 | | 46,809 |
USS | 980 | | 125,560 |
West Japan Railway | 7,100 | | 343,037 |
Yahoo! Japan | 616 | | 308,047 |
Yakult Honsha | 4,300 | | 187,244 |
Yamada Denki | 3,620 | | 174,344 |
24
| | | | |
Common Stocks (continued) | Shares | | | Value ($) |
Japan (continued) | | | | |
Yamaguchi Financial Group | 9,000 | | | 97,584 |
Yamaha | 7,200 | | | 77,181 |
Yamaha Motor | 11,300 | | | 157,413 |
Yamato Holdings | 16,000 | | | 308,068 |
Yamato Kogyo | 1,800 | | | 59,363 |
Yamazaki Baking | 4,000 | | | 52,275 |
Yaskawa Electric | 9,000 | | | 109,771 |
Yokogawa Electric | 8,800 | | | 89,368 |
| | | | 113,188,277 |
Luxembourg—.1% | | | | |
SES | 12,899 | | | 402,770 |
Macau—.2% | | | | |
Sands China | 103,013 | | | 540,277 |
Wynn Macau | 71,200 | a | | 216,073 |
| | | | 756,350 |
Mexico—.0% | | | | |
Fresnillo | 7,151 | | | 127,964 |
Netherlands—2.6% | | | | |
Aegon | 76,511 | | | 504,914 |
Akzo Nobel | 10,176 | | | 613,511 |
ASML Holding | 13,311 | | | 989,564 |
Corio | 2,835 | | | 131,365 |
DE Master Blenders 1753 | 21,373 | a | | 338,892 |
Delta Lloyd | 6,579 | | | 126,064 |
European Aeronautic Defence and Space | 19,679 | | | 1,039,372 |
Fugro | 3,133 | | | 181,235 |
Gemalto | 3,324 | | | 271,583 |
Heineken | 9,860 | | | 696,263 |
Heineken Holding | 4,528 | | | 272,278 |
ING Groep | 164,482 | a | | 1,349,942 |
Koninklijke Ahold | 43,947 | | | 693,355 |
Koninklijke Boskalis Westminster | 3,270 | | | 136,191 |
Koninklijke DSM | 6,749 | | | 434,895 |
Koninklijke KPN | 42,421 | | | 88,436 |
Koninklijke Philips Electronics | 41,113 | | | 1,135,395 |
Koninklijke Vopak | 2,912 | | | 161,298 |
The Fund 25
STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
| | | | |
Common Stocks (continued) | Shares | | | Value ($) |
Netherlands (continued) | | | | |
QIAGEN | 9,940 | a | | 196,946 |
Randstad Holding | 5,158 | | | 214,755 |
Reed Elsevier | 30,068 | | | 487,848 |
TNT Express | 14,602 | | | 112,188 |
Unilever | 69,430 | | | 2,955,207 |
Wolters Kluwer | 12,649 | | | 279,856 |
Ziggo | 4,831 | | | 173,147 |
| | | | 13,584,500 |
New Zealand—.1% | | | | |
Auckland International Airport | 42,260 | | | 112,292 |
Contact Energy | 16,082 | | | 72,783 |
Fletcher Building | 30,980 | | | 234,741 |
SKYCITY Entertainment Group | 26,289 | | | 100,500 |
Telecom Corporation of New Zealand | 78,060 | | | 174,298 |
| | | | 694,614 |
Norway—.8% | | | | |
Aker Solutions | 6,700 | | | 93,532 |
DNB | 42,562 | | | 695,650 |
Gjensidige Forsikring | 8,002 | | | 128,915 |
Norsk Hydro | 38,511 | | | 180,317 |
Orkla | 34,223 | | | 308,016 |
Seadrill | 15,007 | | | 574,360 |
Statoil | 47,924 | | | 1,169,324 |
Telenor | 30,002 | | | 674,284 |
Yara International | 7,821 | | | 366,196 |
| | | | 4,190,594 |
Portugal—.2% | | | | |
Banco Espirito Santo | 94,617 | a | | 108,283 |
Energias de Portugal | 79,460 | | | 273,123 |
Galp Energia | 12,368 | | | 198,225 |
Jeronimo Martins | 9,144 | | | 217,783 |
Portugal Telecom | 27,519 | | | 143,551 |
| | | | 940,965 |
Singapore—1.7% | | | | |
Ascendas Real Estate Investment Trust | 91,912 | | | 205,211 |
CapitaCommercial Trust | 77,000 | | | 106,901 |
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| | | |
Common Stocks (continued) | Shares | | Value ($) |
Singapore (continued) | | | |
CapitaLand | 105,500 | | 320,346 |
CapitaMall Trust | 97,000 | | 182,707 |
CapitaMalls Asia | 65,000 | | 110,822 |
City Developments | 21,000 | | 191,979 |
ComfortDelGro | 74,700 | | 120,386 |
DBS Group Holdings | 78,588 | | 1,069,363 |
Genting Singapore | 252,527 | | 314,711 |
Global Logistic Properties | 90,843 | | 203,561 |
Golden Agri-Resources | 325,440 | | 140,037 |
Hutchison Port Holdings Trust | 227,000 | | 188,410 |
Jardine Cycle & Carriage | 4,422 | | 174,841 |
Keppel | 61,700 | | 536,500 |
Keppel Land | 36,000 | | 118,665 |
Keppel REIT | 12,340 | | 15,128 |
Olam International | 62,995 | | 85,667 |
Oversea-Chinese Banking | 108,942 | | 959,666 |
SembCorp Industries | 43,254 | | 175,235 |
SembCorp Marine | 38,000 | | 132,971 |
Singapore Airlines | 21,733 | | 195,856 |
Singapore Exchange | 35,000 | | 212,552 |
Singapore Press Holdings | 69,075 | | 250,121 |
Singapore Technologies Engineering | 68,000 | | 242,916 |
Singapore Telecommunications | 336,951 | | 1,075,114 |
StarHub | 26,918 | | 103,371 |
United Overseas Bank | 54,112 | | 937,965 |
UOL Group | 21,111 | | 122,206 |
Wilmar International | 86,000 | | 232,508 |
| | | 8,725,716 |
Spain—2.8% | | | |
Abertis Infraestructuras | 16,405 | | 306,353 |
Acciona | 1,014 | | 66,436 |
ACS Actividades de Construccion y Servicios | 6,259 | | 160,941 |
Amadeus IT Holding, Cl. A | 13,260 | | 391,428 |
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria | 234,612 | | 2,277,126 |
Banco de Sabadell | 114,223 | | 237,523 |
Banco Popular Espanol | 243,896 | a | 189,829 |
The Fund 27
STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
| | | |
Common Stocks (continued) | Shares | | Value ($) |
Spain (continued) | | | |
Banco Santander | 449,318 | | 3,249,187 |
Bankia | 357 | a | 1,881 |
CaixaBank | 49,801 | | 184,361 |
Distribuidora Internacional | | | |
de Alimentacion | 25,045 | | 194,270 |
Enagas | 7,717 | | 205,596 |
Ferrovial | 17,812 | | 294,744 |
Gas Natural SDG | 15,540 | | 325,400 |
Grifols | 6,197 | a | 248,670 |
Iberdrola | 201,989 | | 1,087,979 |
Inditex | 9,373 | | 1,259,682 |
Mapfre | 35,362 | | 129,697 |
Red Electrica | 4,523 | | 240,586 |
Repsol | 35,894 | | 841,417 |
Telefonica | 174,455 | | 2,559,399 |
Zardoya Otis | 6,097 | | 85,192 |
| | | 14,537,697 |
Sweden—3.1% | | | |
Alfa Laval | 14,802 | | 323,627 |
Assa Abloy, Cl. B | 14,538 | | 578,958 |
Atlas Copco, Cl. A | 28,760 | | 757,046 |
Atlas Copco, Cl. B | 17,066 | | 404,725 |
Boliden | 11,860 | | 187,753 |
Electrolux, Ser. B | 10,048 | | 284,492 |
Elekta, Cl. B | 15,320 | | 235,554 |
Ericsson, Cl. B | 130,914 | | 1,634,140 |
Getinge, Cl. B | 8,212 | | 247,207 |
Hennes & Mauritz, Cl. B | 40,823 | | 1,444,321 |
Hexagon, Cl. B | 10,584 | | 302,281 |
Husqvarna, Cl. B | 16,174 | | 92,836 |
Industrivarden, Cl. C | 5,510 | | 102,871 |
Investment AB Kinnevik, Cl. B | 9,340 | | 243,982 |
Investor, Cl. B | 19,808 | | 583,752 |
Lundin Petroleum | 9,279 | a | 222,202 |
Millicom International Cellular, SDR | 2,824 | | 230,938 |
Nordea Bank | 113,118 | | 1,355,276 |
28
| | | |
Common Stocks (continued) | Shares | | Value ($) |
Sweden (continued) | | | |
Ratos, Cl. B | 9,138 | | 87,629 |
Sandvik | 43,753 | | 620,071 |
Scania, Cl. B | 13,176 | | 280,351 |
Securitas, Cl. B | 13,206 | | 129,390 |
Skandinaviska | | | |
Enskilda Banken, Cl. A | 60,232 | | 618,021 |
Skanska, Cl. B | 15,950 | | 271,205 |
SKF, Cl. B | 16,322 | | 379,778 |
Svenska Cellulosa, Cl. B | 24,807 | | 644,189 |
Svenska Handelsbanken, Cl. A | 21,294 | | 967,274 |
Swedbank, Cl. A | 34,610 | | 851,759 |
Swedish Match | 8,623 | | 299,095 |
Tele2, Cl. B | 14,263 | a | 244,500 |
TeliaSonera | 94,398 | | 649,464 |
Volvo, Cl. B | 64,976 | | 899,291 |
| | | 16,173,978 |
Switzerland—9.0% | | | |
ABB | 94,700 | a | 2,143,940 |
Actelion | 4,490 | a | 274,528 |
Adecco | 5,465 | a | 292,293 |
Aryzta | 3,825 | a | 237,366 |
Baloise Holding | 2,170 | | 223,348 |
Banque Cantonale Vaudoise | 127 | | 70,275 |
Barry Callebaut | 84 | a | 82,031 |
Cie Financiere Richemont, Cl. A | 22,466 | | 1,814,580 |
Credit Suisse Group | 55,229 | a | 1,531,300 |
EMS-Chemie Holding | 319 | | 92,204 |
Geberit | 1,601 | | 391,038 |
Givaudan | 364 | a | 468,213 |
Glencore International | 167,326 | | 823,803 |
Holcim | 9,802 | a | 763,772 |
Julius Baer Group | 8,990 | a | 358,130 |
Kuehne + Nagel International | 2,399 | | 274,525 |
Lindt & Spruengli | 4 | | 177,995 |
Lindt & Spruengli-PC | 38 | | 147,128 |
Lonza Group | 2,290 | a | 159,472 |
The Fund 29
STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
| | | | |
Common Stocks (continued) | Shares | | | Value ($) |
Switzerland (continued) | | | | |
Nestle | 137,821 | | | 9,842,240 |
Novartis | 98,264 | | | 7,297,407 |
Pargesa Holding-BR | 1,256 | | | 87,534 |
Partners Group Holding | 798 | | | 204,692 |
Roche Holding | 30,014 | | | 7,501,886 |
Schindler Holding | 876 | | | 128,225 |
Schindler Holding-PC | 2,004 | | | 300,449 |
SGS | 238 | | | 575,162 |
Sika-BR | 92 | | | 222,134 |
Sonova Holding | 2,105 | a | | 229,110 |
Sulzer | 1,104 | | | 188,314 |
Swatch Group | 1,778 | | | 178,603 |
Swatch Group-BR | 1,320 | | | 755,969 |
Swiss Life Holding | 1,289 | a | | 203,789 |
Swiss Prime Site | 2,464 | a | | 202,065 |
Swiss Re | 15,131 | a | | 1,203,417 |
Swisscom | 991 | | | 466,616 |
Syngenta | 4,006 | | | 1,712,179 |
UBS | 155,093 | a | | 2,768,922 |
Zurich Insurance Group | 6,343 | a | | 1,770,965 |
| | | | 46,165,619 |
United Kingdom—21.3% | | | | |
3i Group | 40,776 | | | 208,133 |
Aberdeen Asset Management | 36,344 | | | 253,313 |
Admiral Group | 9,339 | | | 185,831 |
Aggreko | 11,537 | | | 319,352 |
AMEC | 12,654 | | | 199,116 |
Anglo American | 59,809 | | | 1,453,952 |
Antofagasta | 17,719 | | | 247,026 |
ArcelorMittal | 42,732 | | | 522,916 |
ARM Holdings | 59,079 | | | 914,033 |
Associated British Foods | 15,140 | | | 455,068 |
AstraZeneca | 53,061 | | | 2,754,965 |
Aviva | 123,680 | | | 586,153 |
Babcock International Group | 15,022 | | | 249,678 |
BAE Systems | 139,208 | | | 811,976 |
30
| | | |
Common Stocks (continued) | Shares | | Value ($) |
United Kingdom (continued) | | | |
Balfour Beatty | 31,657 | | 106,168 |
Barclays | 495,072 | | 2,199,782 |
BG Group | 144,913 | | 2,441,216 |
BHP Billiton | 90,002 | | 2,503,900 |
BP | 814,088 | | 5,897,924 |
British American Tobacco | 82,472 | | 4,568,326 |
British Land | 37,405 | | 345,423 |
British Sky Broadcasting Group | 45,571 | | 597,448 |
BT Group | 338,663 | | 1,452,984 |
Bunzl | 14,415 | | 286,388 |
Burberry Group | 18,724 | | 388,575 |
Capita | 27,748 | | 388,999 |
Carnival | 8,120 | | 292,626 |
Centrica | 223,342 | | 1,287,104 |
Cobham | 43,868 | | 170,697 |
Compass Group | 77,783 | | 1,023,381 |
Croda International | 5,720 | | 220,174 |
Diageo | 106,842 | | 3,259,513 |
Eurasian Natural Resources | 10,473 | a | 44,640 |
Evraz | 14,161 | | 34,095 |
Experian | 43,226 | | 760,083 |
G4S | 62,366 | | 303,029 |
GKN | 67,027 | | 286,112 |
GlaxoSmithKline | 209,593 | | 5,406,110 |
Hammerson | 30,961 | | 249,845 |
Hargreaves Lansdown | 9,429 | | 143,463 |
HSBC Holdings | 786,450 | | 8,594,181 |
ICAP | 23,517 | | 105,134 |
IMI | 13,430 | | 258,474 |
Imperial Tobacco Group | 42,427 | | 1,515,791 |
Inmarsat | 19,204 | | 215,526 |
InterContinental Hotels Group | 11,383 | | 335,600 |
International Consolidated Airlines Group | 38,774 | a | 163,403 |
Intertek Group | 6,798 | | 349,314 |
Intu Properties | 25,428 | | 135,362 |
Invensys | 33,336 | | 199,207 |
The Fund 31
STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
| | | | |
Common Stocks (continued) | Shares | | | Value ($) |
United Kingdom (continued) | | | | |
Investec | 22,879 | | | 161,703 |
ITV | 159,866 | | | 312,645 |
J Sainsbury | 53,650 | | | 317,598 |
Johnson Matthey | 9,073 | | | 341,627 |
Kazakhmys | 9,643 | | | 51,872 |
Kingfisher | 100,892 | | | 490,692 |
Land Securities Group | 33,146 | | | 449,742 |
Legal & General Group | 257,780 | | | 678,716 |
Lloyds Banking Group | 1,813,910 | a | | 1,530,822 |
London Stock Exchange Group | 7,101 | | | 147,917 |
Marks & Spencer Group | 68,301 | | | 433,506 |
Meggitt | 35,266 | | | 256,701 |
Melrose Industries | 53,387 | | | 202,429 |
National Grid | 156,593 | | | 1,993,382 |
Next | 6,734 | | | 455,963 |
Old Mutual | 208,986 | | | 665,488 |
Pearson | 35,596 | | | 647,482 |
Petrofac | 11,713 | | | 245,624 |
Prudential | 110,037 | | | 1,888,732 |
Randgold Resources | 3,820 | | | 300,250 |
Reckitt Benckiser Group | 27,863 | | | 2,032,475 |
Reed Elsevier | 52,268 | | | 610,552 |
Resolution | 59,487 | | | 243,854 |
Rexam | 32,949 | | | 264,352 |
Rio Tinto | 57,132 | | | 2,590,495 |
Rolls-Royce Holdings | 80,473 | a | | 1,412,531 |
Royal Bank of Scotland Group | 90,098 | a | | 428,678 |
Royal Dutch Shell, Cl. A | 159,598 | | | 5,434,221 |
Royal Dutch Shell, Cl. B | 111,770 | | | 3,911,611 |
RSA Insurance Group | 160,217 | | | 276,996 |
SABMiller | 40,757 | | | 2,195,903 |
Sage Group | 50,966 | | | 267,192 |
Schroders | 5,251 | | | 190,458 |
Segro | 34,395 | | | 142,331 |
Serco Group | 22,385 | | | 215,063 |
Severn Trent | 9,947 | | | 281,366 |
Shire | 23,620 | | | 734,536 |
32
| | | |
Common Stocks (continued) | Shares | | Value ($) |
United Kingdom (continued) | | | |
Smith & Nephew | 38,435 | | 438,519 |
Smiths Group | 16,241 | | 315,349 |
SSE | 40,536 | | 980,390 |
Standard Chartered | 102,726 | | 2,580,237 |
Standard Life | 100,996 | | 587,053 |
Subsea 7 | 11,581 | | 249,434 |
Tate & Lyle | 19,457 | | 255,238 |
Tesco | 346,212 | | 1,969,112 |
TUI Travel | 20,087 | | 98,068 |
Tullow Oil | 38,817 | | 603,567 |
Unilever | 54,654 | | 2,365,224 |
United Utilities Group | 30,234 | | 347,768 |
Vedanta Resources | 4,090 | | 76,810 |
Vodafone Group | 2,100,523 | | 6,401,706 |
Weir Group | 9,375 | | 320,961 |
Whitbread | 7,724 | | 306,551 |
WM Morrison | | | |
Supermarkets | 95,219 | | 432,040 |
Wolseley | 11,923 | | 589,510 |
WPP | 54,148 | | 894,939 |
Xstrata | 90,362 | a | 1,352,405 |
| | | 109,661,895 |
United States—.2% | | | |
Transocean | 15,384 | a | 785,415 |
Total Common Stocks | | | |
(cost $460,763,200) | | | 508,869,820 |
|
Preferred Stocks—.6% | | | |
Germany | | | |
Bayerische Motoren Werke | 2,124 | | 147,636 |
Henkel & Co. | 7,507 | | 707,862 |
Porsche Automobil Holding | 6,537 | | 512,144 |
ProSiebenSat.1 Media | 3,585 | | 137,294 |
RWE | 1,967 | | 66,898 |
Volkswagen | 6,213 | | 1,259,243 |
Total Preferred Stocks | | | |
(cost $1,794,233) | | | 2,831,077 |
The Fund 33
STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
| | | | | | | |
| Rights—.0% | | Shares | | | | Value ($) |
| Netherlands—.0% | | | | | | |
| Koninklijke KPN | | 42,421 | a | | | 56,984 |
| Spain—.0% | | | | | | |
| Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria | | 234,584 | a | | | 38,308 |
| Banco Santander | | 449,318 | a | | | 94,085 |
| Bankia | | 357 | a | | | 583 |
| | | | | | | 132,976 |
| Total Rights | | | | | | |
| (cost $588,383) | | | | | | 189,960 |
| | | Principal | | | | |
| Short-Term Investment—.1% | | Amount ($) | | | | Value ($) |
| U.S. Treasury Bills | | | | | | |
| 0.08%, 6/13/13 | | | | | | |
| (cost $259,976) | | 260,000 | c | | | 259,995 |
|
| Total Investments (cost $463,405,792) | | 99.6 | % | | | 512,150,852 |
| Cash and Receivables (Net) | | .4 | % | | | 2,174,929 |
| Net Assets | | 100.0 | % | | | 514,325,781 |
|
BR—Bearer Certificate |
CDI—Chess Depository Interest |
PC—Participation Certificate |
REIT—Real Estate Investment Trust |
RSP—Risparmio (Savings) Shares |
SDR—Swedish Depository Receipts |
STRIP—Separate Trading of Registered Interest and Principal of Securities |
|
a Non-income producing security. |
b The valuation of these securities has been determined in good faith by management under the direction of the Board |
of Directors.At April 30, 2013, the value of these securities amounted to $46 or less than .01% of net assets. |
c Held by or on behalf of a counterparty for open financial futures positions. |
| | | |
Portfolio Summary (Unaudited)† | | |
|
| Value (%) | | Value (%) |
Financial | 25.6 | Energy | 7.0 |
Industrial | 12.2 | Telecommunication Services | 5.0 |
Consumer Staples | 12.0 | Information Technology | 4.3 |
Consumer Discretionary | 10.9 | Utilities | 3.8 |
Health Care | 10.3 | Short-Term Investment | .1 |
Materials | 8.4 | | 99.6 |
|
† Based on net assets. | | | |
See notes to financial statements. | | | |
34
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL FUTURES
April 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
| | | | | |
| | Market Value | | Unrealized | |
| | Covered by | | Appreciation | |
| Contracts | Contracts ($) | Expiration | at 4/30/2013 | ($) |
Financial Futures Long | | | | | |
ASX SPI 200 Index | 3 | 401,824 | June 2013 | 13,116 | |
Euro STOXX 50 | 26 | 913,885 | June 2013 | 23,181 | |
FTSE 100 Index | 8 | 793,265 | June 2013 | 7,779 | |
TOPIX | 9 | 1,077,396 | June 2013 | 21,632 | |
| | | | 65,708 | |
|
See notes to financial statements. | | | | | |
The Fund 35
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
April 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
| | | |
| Cost | Value | |
Assets ($): | | | |
Investments in securities—See Statement of Investments | 463,405,792 | 512,150,852 | |
Cash denominated in foreign currencies | 786,463 | 793,134 | |
Dividends receivable | | 3,263,530 | |
Receivable for shares of Common Stock subscribed | | 225,649 | |
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign | | | |
currency exchange contracts—Note 4 | | 200,128 | |
| | 516,633,293 | |
Liabilities ($): | | | |
Due to The Dreyfus Corporation and affiliates—Note 3(b) | | 233,669 | |
Cash overdraft due to Custodian | | 119,475 | |
Payable for shares of Common Stock redeemed | | 1,676,245 | |
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign | | | |
currency exchange contracts—Note 4 | | 178,136 | |
Payable for investment securities purchased | | 91,761 | |
Payable for futures variation margin—Note 4 | | 5,611 | |
Interest payable—Note 2 | | 2,615 | |
| | 2,307,512 | |
Net Assets ($) | | 514,325,781 | |
Composition of Net Assets ($): | | | |
Paid-in capital | | 487,159,743 | |
Accumulated undistributed investment income—net | | 2,575,012 | |
Accumulated net realized gain (loss) on investments | | (24,215,943 | ) |
Accumulated net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on | | | |
investments and foreign currency transactions (including | | | |
$65,708 net unrealized appreciation on financial futures) | | 48,806,969 | |
Net Assets ($) | | 514,325,781 | |
Shares Outstanding | | | |
(200 million shares of $.001 par value Common Stock authorized) | | 32,504,493 | |
Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share ($) | | 15.82 | |
|
See notes to financial statements. | | | |
36
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
Six Months Ended April 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
| | |
Investment Income ($): | | |
Income: | | |
Cash dividends (net of $610,122 foreign taxes withheld at source): | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | 7,355,064 | |
Affiliated issuers | 2,343 | |
Interest | 148 | |
Total Income | 7,357,555 | |
Expenses: | | |
Management fee—Note 3(a) | 862,217 | |
Shareholder servicing costs—Note 3(b) | 615,869 | |
Directors’ fees—Note 3(a,c) | 25,444 | |
Interest expense—Note 2 | 2,615 | |
Loan commitment fees—Note 2 | 1,846 | |
Total Expenses | 1,507,991 | |
Less—Directors’ fees reimbursed by the Manager—Note 3(a) | (25,444 | ) |
Net Expenses | 1,482,547 | |
Investment Income—Net | 5,875,008 | |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments—Note 4 ($): | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions | 8,284,083 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on financial futures | 1,147,867 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | (450,187 | ) |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) | 8,981,763 | |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on | | |
investments and foreign currency transactions | 59,276,430 | |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on financial futures | 77,917 | |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on | | |
forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 60,718 | |
Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | 59,415,065 | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments | 68,396,828 | |
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | 74,271,836 | |
|
See notes to financial statements. | | |
The Fund 37
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
| | | | |
| Six Months Ended | | | |
| April 30, 2013 | | Year Ended | |
| (Unaudited) | | October 31, 2012 | |
Operations ($): | | | | |
Investment income—net | 5,875,008 | | 12,327,067 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | 8,981,763 | | 13,859,254 | |
Net unrealized appreciation | | | | |
(depreciation) on investments | 59,415,065 | | (9,292,695 | ) |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | | |
Resulting from Operations | 74,271,836 | | 16,893,626 | |
Dividends to Shareholders from ($): | | | | |
Investment income—net | (12,705,604 | ) | (14,103,072 | ) |
Capital Stock Transactions ($): | | | | |
Net proceeds from shares sold | 102,262,345 | | 158,345,329 | |
Dividends reinvested | 12,035,945 | | 13,170,185 | |
Cost of shares redeemed | (116,556,933 | ) | (210,664,725 | ) |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | | |
from Capital Stock Transactions | (2,258,643 | ) | (39,149,211 | ) |
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | 59,307,589 | | (36,358,657 | ) |
Net Assets ($): | | | | |
Beginning of Period | 455,018,192 | | 491,376,849 | |
End of Period | 514,325,781 | | 455,018,192 | |
Undistributed investment income—net | 2,575,012 | | 9,405,608 | |
Capital Share Transactions (Shares): | | | | |
Shares sold | 6,947,194 | | 11,940,137 | |
Shares issued for dividends reinvested | 839,912 | | 1,053,615 | |
Shares redeemed | (7,866,251 | ) | (16,038,020 | ) |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding | (79,145 | ) | (3,044,268 | ) |
|
See notes to financial statements. | | | | |
38
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
The following table describes the performance for the fiscal periods indicated. Total return shows how much your investment in the fund would have increased (or decreased) during each period, assuming you had reinvested all dividends and distributions.These figures have been derived from the fund’s financial statements.
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Six Months Ended | | | | | | | | | | | |
April 30, 2013 | | | | Year Ended October 31, | | | |
| (Unaudited) | | 2012 | | 2011 | | 2010 | | 2009 | | 2008 | |
Per Share Data ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, | | | | | | | | | | | | |
beginning of period | 13.96 | | 13.79 | | 14.84 | | 14.05 | | 11.51 | | 21.98 | |
Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investment income—neta | .18 | | .37 | | .38 | | .31 | | .30 | | .49 | |
Net realized and unrealized | | | | | | | | | | | | |
gain (loss) on investments | 2.07 | | .24 | | (1.10 | ) | .89 | | 2.51 | | (10.47 | ) |
Total from Investment Operations | 2.25 | | .61 | | (.72 | ) | 1.20 | | 2.81 | | (9.98 | ) |
Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from | | | | | | | | | | | | |
investment income—net | (.39 | ) | (.44 | ) | (.33 | ) | (.33 | ) | (.25 | ) | (.49 | ) |
Dividends from net realized | | | | | | | | | | | | |
gain on investments | — | | — | | — | | (.08 | ) | (.02 | ) | — | |
Total Distributions | (.39 | ) | (.44 | ) | (.33 | ) | (.41 | ) | (.27 | ) | (.49 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | 15.82 | | 13.96 | | 13.79 | | 14.84 | | 14.05 | | 11.51 | |
Total Return (%) | 16.44 | b | 4.79 | | (5.03 | ) | 8.73 | | 25.13 | | (46.37 | ) |
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses | | | | | | | | | | | | |
to average net assets | .61 | c | .61 | | .61 | | .61 | | .61 | | .61 | |
Ratio of net expenses | | | | | | | | | | | | |
to average net assets | .60 | c | .60 | | .60 | | .60 | | .60 | | .60 | |
Ratio of net investment income | | | | | | | | | | | | |
to average net assets | 2.38 | c | 2.75 | | 2.52 | | 2.25 | | 2.53 | | 2.72 | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 6.12 | b | 11.11 | | 6.14 | | 10.49 | | 17.26 | | 7.17 | |
Net Assets, end of period | | | | | | | | | | | | |
($ x 1,000) | 514,326 | | 455,018 | | 491,377 | | 561,428 | | 547,282 | | 326,931 | |
| |
a | Based on average shares outstanding at each month end. |
b | Not annualized. |
c | Annualized. |
See notes to financial statements.
The Fund 39
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
NOTE 1—Significant Accounting Policies:
Dreyfus International Stock Index Fund (the “fund”) is a separate non-diversified series of Dreyfus Index Funds, Inc. (the “Company”), which is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Act”), as an open-end management investment company and operates as a series company currently offering three series, including the fund.The fund’s investment objective is to match the performance of the Morgan Stanley Capital International Europe, Australasia, Far East (free) Index (MSCI EAFE®). The Dreyfus Corporation (the “Manager” or “Dreyfus”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (“BNY Mellon”), serves as the fund’s investment adviser. MBSC Securities Corporation (the “Distributor”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Manager, is the distributor of the fund’s shares, which are sold to the public without a sales charge.
The Company accounts separately for the assets, liabilities and operations of each series. Expenses directly attributable to each series are charged to that series’ operations; expenses which are applicable to all series are allocated among them on a pro rata basis.
The Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification is the exclusive reference of authoritative U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) recognized by the FASB to be applied by nongovernmental entities. Rules and interpretive releases of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under authority of federal laws are also sources of authoritative GAAP for SEC registrants. The fund’s financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP, which may require the use of management estimates and assumptions.Actual results could differ from those estimates.
The Company enters into contracts that contain a variety of indemnifications.The fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown.The fund does not anticipate recognizing any loss related to these arrangements.
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(a) Portfolio valuation: The fair value of a financial instrument is the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (i.e., the exit price). GAAP establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs of valuation techniques used to measure fair value.This hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements).
Additionally, GAAP provides guidance on determining whether the volume and activity in a market has decreased significantly and whether such a decrease in activity results in transactions that are not orderly. GAAP requires enhanced disclosures around valuation inputs and techniques used during annual and interim periods.
Various inputs are used in determining the value of the fund’s investments relating to fair value measurements.These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
Level 1—unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments.
Level 2—other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.).
Level 3—significant unobservable inputs (including the fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments).
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers in or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy. Valuation techniques used to value the fund’s investments are as follows:
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Investments in securities are valued at the last sales price on the securities exchange or national securities market on which such securities are primarily traded. Securities listed on the National Market System for which market quotations are available are valued at the official closing price or, if there is no official closing price that day, at the last sales price. Securities not listed on an exchange or the national securities market, or securities for which there were no transactions, are valued at the average of the most recent bid and asked prices, except for open short positions, where the asked price is used for valuation purposes. Bid price is used when no asked price is available. Registered investment companies that are not traded on an exchange are valued at their net asset value. All of the preceding securities are categorized within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.
U.S. Treasury Bills are valued at the mean price between quoted bid prices and asked prices by an independent pricing service (the “Service”) approved by the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”).These securities are generally categorized within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
The Service’s procedures are reviewed by Dreyfus under the general supervision of the Board.
Fair valuing of securities may be determined with the assistance of a pricing service using calculations based on indices of domestic securities and other appropriate indicators, such as prices of relevant American Depository Receipts and financial futures. Utilizing these techniques may result in transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
When market quotations or official closing prices are not readily available, or are determined not to reflect accurately fair value, such as when the value of a security has been significantly affected by events after the close of the exchange or market on which the security is principally traded (for example, a foreign exchange or market), but before the fund calculates its net asset value, the fund may value these investments at fair value as determined in accordance with the proce-
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dures approved by the Board. Certain factors may be considered when fair valuing investments such as: fundamental analytical data, the nature and duration of restrictions on disposition, an evaluation of the forces that influence the market in which the securities are purchased and sold, and public trading in similar securities of the issuer or comparable issuers.These securities are either categorized within Level 2 or 3 of the fair value hierarchy depending on the relevant inputs used.
For restricted securities where observable inputs are limited, assumptions about market activity and risk are used and are categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
Investments denominated in foreign currencies are translated to U.S. dollars at the prevailing rates of exchange.
Financial futures, which are traded on an exchange, are valued at the last sales price on the securities exchange on which such securities are primarily traded or at the last sales price on the national securities market on each business day.These securities are generally categorized within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. Forward foreign currency exchange contracts (“forward contracts”) are valued at the forward rate. These securities are generally categorized within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
The following is a summary of the inputs used as of April 30, 2013 in valuing the fund’s investments:
| | | | |
| | Level 2—Other | Level 3— | |
| Level 1— | Significant | Significant | |
| Unadjusted | Observable | Unobservable | |
| Quoted Prices | Inputs | Inputs | Total |
Assets ($) | | | | |
Investments in Securities: | | | |
Equity Securities— | | | | |
Foreign | | | | |
Common Stocks† | 508,869,774 | — | 46 | 508,869,820 |
Preferred Stocks† | 2,831,077 | — | — | 2,831,077 |
U.S. Treasury | — | 259,995 | — | 259,995 |
Rights† | 189,960 | — | — | 189,960 |
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| | | | | | |
| | Level 2—Other | | Level 3— | | |
| Level 1— | Significant | | Significant | | |
| Unadjusted | Observable | | Unobservable | | |
| Quoted Prices | Inputs | | Inputs | Total | |
Assets ($) (continued) | | | | | | |
Other Financial | | | | | | |
Instruments: | | | | | | |
Financial Futures†† | 65,708 | — | | — | 65,708 | |
Forward Foreign | | | | | | |
Currency Exchange | | | | | | |
Contracts†† | — | 200,128 | | — | 200,128 | |
Liabilities ($) | | | | | | |
Other Financial | | | | | | |
Instruments: | | | | | | |
Forward Foreign | | | | | | |
Currency Exchange | | | | | | |
Contracts†† | — | (178,136 | ) | — | (178,136 | ) |
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† See Statement of Investments for additional detailed categorizations. |
†† Amount shown represents unrealized appreciation (depreciation) at period end. |
At April 30, 2013, there were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
| |
| Equity Securities— |
| Foreign ($) |
Balance as of 10/31/2012 | 46 |
Realized gain (loss) | — |
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | — |
Purchases | — |
Sales | — |
Transfers into Level 3 | — |
Transfers out of Level 3 | — |
Balance as of 4/30/2013 | 46 |
The amount of total gains (losses) for the period | |
included in earnings attributable to the change in | |
unrealized gains (losses) relating to investments | |
still held at 4/30/2013 | — |
(b) Foreign currency transactions: The fund does not isolate that portion of the results of operations resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates on investments from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities held. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments.
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Net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currencies, currency gains or losses realized on securities transactions between trade and settlement date, and the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the fund’s books and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in the value of assets and liabilities other than investments resulting from changes in exchange rates. Foreign currency gains and losses on foreign currency transactions are also included with net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments.
(c) Securities transactions and investment income: Securities transactions are recorded on a trade date basis. Realized gains and losses from securities transactions are recorded on the identified cost basis. Dividend income is recognized on the ex-dividend date and interest income, including, where applicable, accretion of discount and amortization of premium on investments, is recognized on the accrual basis.
(d) Affiliated issuers: Investments in other investment companies advised by Dreyfus are defined as “affiliated” under the Act. Investments in affiliated investment companies during the period ended April 30, 2013 were as follows:
| | | | | | | |
Affiliated | | | | | | | |
Investment | Value | | | | Value | | Net |
Company | 10/31/2012($) | | Purchases ($) | Sales ($) | 4/30/2013 ($) | | Assets (%) |
Dreyfus | | | | | | | |
Institutional | | | | | | | |
Preferred | | | | | | | |
Plus Money | | | | | | | |
Market | | | | | | | |
Fund | 3,979,648 | | 51,238,471 | 55,218,119 | — | | — |
(e) Risk: Investing in foreign markets may involve special risks and considerations not typically associated with investing in the U.S. These risks include revaluation of currencies, high rates of inflation, repatriation restrictions on income and capital, and adverse political and economic developments. Moreover, securities issued in these markets may be less liquid, subject to government ownership controls
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and delayed settlements, and their prices may be more volatile than those of comparable securities in the U.S.
(f) Dividends to shareholders: Dividends are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Dividends from investment income-net and dividends from net realized capital gains, if any, are normally declared and paid annually, but the fund may make distributions on a more frequent basis to comply with the distribution requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”).To the extent that net realized capital gains can be offset by capital loss carryovers, it is the policy of the fund not to distribute such gains. Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.
(g) Federal income taxes: It is the policy of the fund to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company, if such qualification is in the best interests of its shareholders, by complying with the applicable provisions of the Code, and to make distributions of taxable income sufficient to relieve it from substantially all federal income and excise taxes.
As of and during the period ended April 30, 2013, the fund did not have any liabilities for any uncertain tax positions.The fund recognizes interest and penalties, if any, related to uncertain tax positions as income tax expense in the Statement of Operations. During the period, the fund did not incur any interest or penalties.
Each tax year in the three-year period ended October 31, 2012 remains subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service and state taxing authorities.
Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the “2010 Act”), the fund is permitted to carry forward capital losses incurred in taxable years beginning after December 22, 2010 (“post-enactment losses”) for an unlimited period. Furthermore, post-enactment capital loss carryovers retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses rather than short-term as they were under previous statute.The 2010 Act requires post-enactment losses to be utilized before the utilization of losses incurred in taxable years prior to the effective date
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of the 2010 Act (“pre-enactment losses”).As a result of this ordering rule, pre-enactment losses may be more likely to expire unused.
The fund has an unused capital loss carryover of $18,068,037 available for federal income tax purposes to be applied against future net realized capital gains, if any, realized subsequent to October 31, 2012. If not applied, the carryover expires in fiscal year 2018.
The tax character of distributions paid to shareholders during the fiscal year ended October 31, 2012 was as follows: ordinary income $14,103,072. The tax character of current year distributions will be determined at the end of the current fiscal year.
(h) New Accounting Pronouncement: In January 2013, FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2013-01 (“ASU 2013-01”), “Clarifying the Scope of Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities”, replaced Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-11 (“ASU 2011-11”), “Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities”. ASU 2013-01 is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after January 1, 2013, and interim periods within those annual periods. ASU 2011-11 was intended to enhance disclosure requirements on the offsetting of financial assets and liabilities. ASU 2013-01 limits the scope of the new balance sheet offsetting disclosures to derivatives, repurchase agreements, and securities lending transactions to the extent that they are (1) offset in the financial statements or (2) subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement. Management is currently evaluating the application of ASU 2013-01 and its impact on the fund’s financial statements.
NOTE 2—Bank Lines of Credit:
The fund participates with other Dreyfus-managed funds in a $210 million unsecured credit facility led by Citibank, N.A. and a $300 million unsecured credit facility provided by The Bank of New York Mellon, a subsidiary of BNY Mellon and an affiliate of Dreyfus (each, a “Facility”), each to be utilized primarily for temporary or emergency purposes, including the financing of redemptions. In connection
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
therewith, the fund has agreed to pay its pro rata portion of commitment fees for each Facility. Interest is charged to the fund based on rates determined pursuant to the terms of the respective Facility at the time of borrowing.
The average amount of borrowings outstanding under the Facilities during the period ended April 30, 2013 was approximately $464,100 with a related weighted average annualized interest rate of 1.14%.
NOTE 3—Management Fee and Other Transactions With Affiliates:
(a) Pursuant to a management agreement (the “Agreement”) with the Manager, the management fee is computed at the annual rate of .35% of the value of the fund’s average daily net assets and is payable monthly. Under the terms of the Agreement, the Manager has agreed to pay all of the fund’s direct expenses, except management fees, Shareholder Services Plan fees, brokerage fees and commissions, taxes, interest expense, commitment fees on borrowings, fees and expenses of non-interested Board members, fees and expenses of independent counsel to the fund and extraordinary expenses.The Manager has also agreed to reduce its management fee in an amount equal to the fund’s allocable portion of the accrued fees and expenses of the non-interested Board members and fees and expenses of independent counsel to the fund and to non-interested Board members. During the period ended April 30, 2013, fees reimbursed by the Manager amounted to $25,444.
(b) Under the Shareholder Services Plan, the fund pays the Distributor for the provision of certain services, at an annual rate of .25% of the value of the fund’s average daily net assets.The services provided may include personal services relating to shareholder accounts, such as answering shareholder inquiries regarding the fund and providing reports and other information, and services related to the maintenance of shareholder accounts.The Distributor may make payments to Service Agents (securities dealers, financial institutions or other industry professionals) with respect to these services.The Distributor determines the amounts to be paid to Service Agents. During the period ended April 30, 2013, the fund was charged $615,869 pursuant to the Shareholder Services Plan.
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The components of “Due to The Dreyfus Corporation and affiliates” in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities consist of: management fees $145,054 and Shareholder Services Plan fees $103,610, which are offset against an expense reimbursement currently in effect in the amount of $14,995.
(c) Each Board member also serves as a Board member of other funds within the Dreyfus complex. Annual retainer fees and attendance fees are allocated to each fund based on net assets.
NOTE 4—Securities Transactions:
The aggregate amount of purchases and sales of investment securities, excluding short-term securities, forward contracts and financial futures, during the period ended April 30, 2013, amounted to $30,014,269 and $33,442,839 respectively.
Derivatives: A derivative is a financial instrument whose performance is derived from the performance of another asset. Each type of derivative instrument that was held by the fund during the period ended April 30, 2013 is discussed below.
The following tables show the fund’s exposure to different types of market risk as it relates to the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and the Statement of Operations, respectively.
Fair value of derivative instruments as of April 30, 2013 is shown below:
| | | | |
| Derivative | | Derivative | |
| Assets ($) | | Liabilities ($) | |
Equity risk1 | 65,708 | Equity risk | — | |
Foreign exchange risk2 | 200,128 | Foreign exchange risk3 | (178,136 | ) |
Gross fair value of | | | | |
derivatives contracts | 265,836 | | (178,136 | ) |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities location:
| |
1 | Includes cumulative appreciation on financial futures as reported in the Statement of Financial |
| Futures, but only the unpaid variation margin is reported in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. |
2 | Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts. |
3 | Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts. |
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
The effect of derivative instruments in the Statement of Operations during the period ended April 30, 2013 is shown below:
| | | | | |
| Amount of realized gain (loss) on derivatives recognized in income ($) | |
| Financial | Forward | | | |
Underlying risk | Futures4 | Contracts5 | | Total | |
Equity | 1,147,867 | — | | 1,147,867 | |
Foreign exchange | — | (450,187 | ) | (450,187 | ) |
Total | 1,147,867 | (450,187 | ) | 697,680 | |
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on derivatives recognized in income ($)
| | | |
| Financial | Forward | |
Underlying risk | Futures6 | Contracts7 | Total |
Equity | 77,917 | — | 77,917 |
Foreign exchange | — | 60,718 | 60,718 |
Total | 77,917 | 60,718 | 138,635 |
Statement of Operations location:
| |
4 | Net realized gain (loss) on financial futures. |
5 | Net realized gain (loss) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts. |
6 | Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on financial futures. |
7 | Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts. |
Financial Futures: In the normal course of pursuing its investment objective, the fund is exposed to market risk, including equity price risk as a result of changes in value of underlying financial instruments. The fund invests in financial futures in order to manage its exposure to or protect against changes in the market. A financial futures contract represents a commitment for the future purchase or a sale of an asset at a specified date. Upon entering into such contracts, these investments require initial margin deposits with a counterparty, which consist of cash or cash equivalents. The amount of these deposits is determined by the exchange or Board of Trade on which the contract is traded and is subject to change. Accordingly, variation margin payments are received or made to reflect daily unrealized gains or losses which are recorded in the Statement of Operations. When the contracts are closed, the fund recognizes a realized gain or loss which is reflected in the Statement of Operations.There is minimal counter-party credit risk to the fund with financial futures since they are
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exchange traded, and the exchange’s clearinghouse guarantees the financial futures against default. Financial futures open at April 30, 2013 are set forth in the Statement of Financial Futures.
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts: The fund enters into forward contracts in order to hedge its exposure to changes in foreign currency exchange rates on its foreign portfolio holdings, to settle foreign currency transactions or as a part of its investment strategy. When executing forward contracts, the fund is obligated to buy or sell a foreign currency at a specified rate on a certain date in the future. With respect to sales of forward contracts, the fund incurs a loss if the value of the contract increases between the date the forward contract is opened and the date the forward contract is closed.The fund realizes a gain if the value of the contract decreases between those dates. With respect to purchases of forward contracts, the fund incurs a loss if the value of the contract decreases between the date the forward contract is opened and the date the forward contract is closed.The fund realizes a gain if the value of the contract increases between those dates. Any realized or unrealized gains or losses which occurred during the period are reflected in the Statement of Operations. The fund is exposed to foreign currency risk as a result of changes in value of underlying financial instruments.The fund is also exposed to credit risk associated with counterparty nonperformance on these forward contracts, which is typically limited to the unrealized gain on each open contract. The following summarizes open forward contracts at April 30, 2013:
| | | | | | |
| | Foreign | | | Unrealized | |
Forward Foreign Currency | | Currency | | | Appreciation | |
Exchange Contracts | | Amounts | Cost ($) | Value ($) | (Depreciation)($) | |
Purchases: | | | | | | |
Australian Dollar, | | | | | | |
Expiring: | | | | | | |
6/19/2013a | | 653,468 | 677,087 | 674,869 | (2,218 | ) |
6/19/2013b | | 618,234 | 648,342 | 638,481 | (9,861 | ) |
6/19/2013c | | 285,014 | 291,799 | 294,348 | 2,549 | |
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| | | | | | |
| | Foreign | | | Unrealized | |
Forward Foreign Currency | | Currency | | | Appreciation | |
Exchange Contracts | | Amounts | Cost ($) | Value ($) (Depreciation)($) | |
Purchases (continued): | | | | | | |
British Pound, | | | | | | |
Expiring: | | | | | | |
6/19/2013a | | 779,492 | 1,181,891 | 1,210,441 | 28,550 | |
6/19/2013b | | 1,129,855 | 1,730,881 | 1,754,506 | 23,625 | |
6/19/2013c | | 537,029 | 814,344 | 833,931 | 19,587 | |
6/19/2013d | | 411,070 | 613,146 | 638,334 | 25,188 | |
6/19/2013e | | 63,300 | 95,944 | 98,296 | 2,352 | |
Euro, | | | | | | |
Expiring: | | | | | | |
6/19/2013a | | 758,023 | 979,746 | 998,616 | 18,870 | |
6/19/2013b | | 1,364,868 | 1,784,715 | 1,798,071 | 13,356 | |
6/19/2013c | | 694,934 | 895,174 | 915,503 | 20,329 | |
6/19/2013e | | 711,505 | 921,250 | 937,334 | 16,084 | |
Japanese Yen, | | | | | | |
Expiring: | | | | | | |
6/19/2013a | | 137,177,412 | 1,440,548 | 1,407,531 | (33,017 | ) |
6/19/2013b | | 122,976,297 | 1,234,330 | 1,261,818 | 27,488 | |
6/19/2013f | | 30,330,878 | 316,306 | 311,215 | (5,091 | ) |
Sales: | | | Proceeds ($) | | | |
Australian Dollar, | | | | | | |
Expiring: | | | | | | |
5/1/2013a | | 48,639 | 50,418 | 50,424 | (6 | ) |
6/19/2013a | | 1,101,151 | 1,137,405 | 1,137,213 | 192 | |
6/19/2013c | | 166,607 | 173,563 | 172,063 | 1,500 | |
6/19/2013e | | 207,282 | 214,526 | 214,070 | 456 | |
British Pound, | | | | | | |
Expiring: | | | | | | |
5/1/2013a | | 39,197 | 60,889 | 60,887 | 2 | |
6/19/2013a | | 2,084,722 | 3,191,084 | 3,237,280 | (46,196 | ) |
6/19/2013c | | 354,585 | 541,938 | 550,620 | (8,682 | ) |
6/19/2013e | | 310,061 | 474,883 | 481,481 | (6,598 | ) |
Danish Krone, | | | | | | |
Expiring | | | | | | |
5/1/2013a | | 147,446 | 26,026 | 26,045 | (19 | ) |
Euro, | | | | | | |
Expiring: | | | | | | |
5/2/2013a | | 345,874 | 455,167 | 455,499 | (332 | ) |
6/19/2013a | | 2,414,340 | 3,144,498 | 3,180,641 | (36,143 | ) |
6/19/2013c | | 485,388 | 633,625 | 639,448 | (5,823 | ) |
6/19/2013e | | 382,682 | 500,931 | 504,144 | (3,213 | ) |
6/19/2013g | | 49,900 | 65,160 | 65,738 | (578 | ) |
Hong Kong Dollar, | | | | | | |
Expiring | | | | | | |
5/3/2013a | | 438,827 | 56,545 | 56,549 | (4 | ) |
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| | | | | | |
| | Foreign | | | Unrealized | |
Forward Foreign Currency | | Currency | | | Appreciation | |
Exchange Contracts | | Amounts | Proceeds ($) | Value ($) | (Depreciation)($) | |
Sales (continued): | | | | | | |
Japanese Yen, | | | | | | |
Expiring: | | | | | | |
6/19/2013a | | 198,477,659 | 2,025,812 | 2,036,512 | (10,700 | ) |
6/19/2013c | | 43,493,264 | 438,951 | 446,270 | (7,319 | ) |
6/19/2013e | | 44,589,087 | 455,386 | 457,514 | (2,128 | ) |
Swedish Krona, | | | | | | |
Expiring | | | | | | |
5/2/2013a | | 386,432 | 59,591 | 59,625 | (34 | ) |
Swiss Franc, | | | | | | |
Expiring | | | | | | |
5/3/2013a | | 136,842 | 147,000 | 147,174 | (174 | ) |
Gross Unrealized | | | | | | |
Appreciation | | | | | 200,128 | |
Gross Unrealized | | | | | | |
Depreciation | | | | | (178,136 | ) |
Counterparties:
| |
a | Citigroup |
b | Standard Chartered Bank |
c | UBS |
d | BNP Paribas |
e | Credit Suisse First Boston |
f | Westpac Bank |
g | Royal Bank of Canada |
The following summarizes the average market value of derivatives outstanding during the period ended April 30, 2013:
| |
| Average Market Value ($) |
Equity financial futures | 5,116,019 |
Forward contracts | 5,613,389 |
At April 30, 2013, accumulated net unrealized appreciation on investments was $48,745,060, consisting of $114,820,567 gross unrealized appreciation and $66,075,507 gross unrealized depreciation.
At April 30, 2013, the cost of investments for federal income tax purposes was substantially the same as the cost for financial reporting purposes (see the Statement of Investments).
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INFORMATION ABOUT THE RENEWAL OF THE
FUND’S MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT (Unaudited)
At a meeting of the fund’s Board of Directors held on March 4-5, 2013, the Board considered the renewal of the fund’s Management Agreement pursuant to which Dreyfus provides the fund with investment advisory and administrative services (the “Agreement”). The Board members, none of whom are “interested persons” (as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended) of the fund, were assisted in their review by independent legal counsel and met with counsel in executive session separate from Dreyfus representatives. In considering the renewal of the Agreement, the Board considered all factors that it believed to be relevant, including those discussed below.The Board did not identify any one factor as dispositive, and each Board member may have attributed different weights to the factors considered.
Analysis of Nature, Extent, and Quality of Services Provided to the Fund. The Board considered information provided to them at the meeting and in previous presentations from Dreyfus representatives regarding the nature, extent, and quality of the services provided to funds in the Dreyfus fund complex. Dreyfus provided the number of open accounts in the fund, the fund’s asset size and the allocation of fund assets among distribution channels. Dreyfus also had previously provided information regarding the diverse intermediary relationships and distribution channels of funds in the Dreyfus fund complex (such as retail direct or intermediary, in which intermediaries typically are paid by the fund and/or Dreyfus) and Dreyfus’ corresponding need for broad, deep, and diverse resources to be able to provide ongoing shareholder services to each intermediary or distribution channel, as applicable to the fund.
The Board also considered research support available to, and portfolio management capabilities of, the fund’s portfolio management personnel and that Dreyfus also provides oversight of day-to-day fund operations, including fund accounting and administration and assistance in meeting legal and regulatory requirements.The Board also considered Dreyfus’ extensive administrative, accounting, and compliance infrastructures.
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The Board also considered portfolio management’s brokerage policies and practices (including policies and practices regarding soft dollars) and the standards applied in seeking best execution.
Comparative Analysis of the Fund’s Performance and Management Fee and Expense Ratio.The Board reviewed reports prepared by Lipper, Inc. (“Lipper”), an independent provider of investment company data, which included information comparing (1) the fund’s performance with the performance of a group of comparable funds (the “Performance Group”) and with a broader group of funds (the “Performance Universe”), all for various periods ended December 31, 2012, and (2) the fund’s actual and contractual management fees and total expenses with those of a group of comparable funds (the “Expense Group”) and with a broader group of funds (the “Expense Universe”), the information for which was derived in part from fund financial statements available to Lipper as of the date of its analysis. Dreyfus previously had furnished the Board with a description of the methodology Lipper used to select the Performance Group and Performance Universe and the Expense Group and Expense Universe.
Dreyfus representatives stated that the usefulness of performance comparisons may be affected by a number of factors, including different investment limitations that may be applicable to the fund and comparison funds.They also noted that performance generally should be considered over longer periods of time, although it is possible that long-term performance can be adversely affected by even one period of significant underperformance so that a single investment decision or theme has the ability to affect disproportionately long-term performance. The Board discussed the results of the comparisons and noted that the fund’s total return performance was above the Performance Group median for all periods, except for the one-year period, and was below the Performance Universe median for all periods. Dreyfus also provided a comparison of the fund’s calendar year total returns to the returns of the fund’s benchmark index.
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INFORMATION ABOUT THE RENEWAL OF THE FUND’S
MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT (Unaudited) (continued)
The Board also reviewed the range of actual and contractual management fees and total expenses of the Expense Group and Expense Universe funds and discussed the results of the comparisons. Taking into account the fund’s “unitary” fee structure, the Board noted that the fund’s contractual management fee was below the Expense Group median, the fund’s actual management fee was above the Expense Group median and at the Expense Universe median and the fund’s total expense ratio was below the Expense Group median and at the Expense Universe median.
Dreyfus representatives reviewed with the Board the management or investment advisory fees (1) paid by funds advised or administered by Dreyfus that are in the same Lipper category as the fund and (2) paid to Dreyfus or the Dreyfus-affiliated primary employer of the fund’s primary portfolio manager(s) for advising any separate accounts and/or other types of client portfolios that are considered to have similar investment strategies and policies as the fund (the “Similar Clients”), and explained the nature of the Similar Clients.They discussed differences in fees paid and the relationship of the fees paid in light of any differences in the services provided and other relevant factors, noting the fund’s “unitary” fee structure.The Board considered the relevance of the fee information provided for the Similar Clients to evaluate the appropriateness and reasonableness of the fund’s management fee.
Analysis of Profitability and Economies of Scale. Dreyfus representatives reviewed the expenses allocated and profit received by Dreyfus and the resulting profitability percentage for managing the fund and the aggregate profitability percentage to Dreyfus of managing the funds in the Dreyfus fund complex, and the method used to determine the expenses and profit. The Board concluded that the profitability results were not unreasonable, given the services rendered and service levels provided by Dreyfus. The Board also had been provided with information prepared by an independent consulting firm regarding Dreyfus’ approach to allocating costs to, and determining the prof-
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itability of, individual funds and the entire Dreyfus fund complex.The consulting firm also had analyzed where any economies of scale might emerge in connection with the management of a fund.
The Board’s counsel stated that the Board should consider the profitability analysis (1) as part of the evaluation of whether the fees under the Agreement bear a reasonable relationship to the mix of services provided by Dreyfus, including the nature, extent and quality of such services, and (2) in light of the relevant circumstances for the fund and the extent to which economies of scale would be realized if the fund grows and whether fee levels reflect these economies of scale for the benefit of fund shareholders. Dreyfus representatives also noted that, as a result of shared and allocated costs among funds in the Dreyfus fund complex, the extent of economies of scale could depend substantially on the level of assets in the complex as a whole, so that increases and decreases in complex-wide assets can affect potential economies of scale in a manner that is disproportionate to, or even in the opposite direction from, changes in the fund’s asset level.The Board also considered potential benefits to Dreyfus from acting as investment adviser and noted that there were no soft dollar arrangements in effect for trading the fund’s investments.
At the conclusion of these discussions, the Board agreed that it had been furnished with sufficient information to make an informed business decision with respect to the renewal of the Agreement. Based on the discussions and considerations as described above, the Board concluded and determined as follows.
The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Dreyfus are adequate and appropriate.
The Board generally was satisfied with the fund’s performance.
The Board concluded that the fee paid to Dreyfus was reasonable in light of the considerations described above.
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INFORMATION ABOUT THE RENEWAL OF THE FUND’S
MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT (Unaudited) (continued)
The Board determined that the economies of scale which may accrue to Dreyfus and its affiliates in connection with the management of the fund had been adequately considered by Dreyfus in connection with the fee rate charged to the fund pursuant to the Agreement and that, to the extent in the future it were determined that material economies of scale had not been shared with the fund, the Board would seek to have those economies of scale shared with the fund.
In evaluating the Agreement, the Board considered these conclusions and determinations and also relied on its previous knowledge, gained through meetings and other interactions with Dreyfus and its affiliates, of the fund and the services provided to the fund by Dreyfus.The Board also relied on information received on a routine and regular basis throughout the year relating to the operations of the fund and the investment management and other services provided under the Agreement, including information on the investment performance of the fund in comparison to similar mutual funds and benchmark performance indices; general market outlook as applicable to the fund; and compliance reports. In addition, it should be noted that the Board’s consideration of the contractual fee arrangements for this fund had the benefit of a number of years of reviews of prior or similar agreements during which lengthy discussions took place between the Board and Dreyfus representatives. Certain aspects of the arrangements may receive greater scrutiny in some years than in others, and the Board’s conclusions may be based, in part, on their consideration of the same or similar arrangements in prior years.The Board determined that renewal of the Agreement was in the best interests of the fund and its shareholders.
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The views expressed in this report reflect those of the portfolio manager only through the end of the period covered and do not necessarily represent the views of Dreyfus or any other person in the Dreyfus organization. Any such views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and Dreyfus disclaims any responsibility to update such views.These views may not be relied on as investment advice and, because investment decisions for a Dreyfus fund are based on numerous factors, may not be relied on as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any Dreyfus fund.
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| Contents |
| THE FUND |
2 | A Letter from the President |
3 | Discussion of Fund Performance |
6 | Understanding Your Fund’s Expenses |
6 | Comparing Your Fund’s Expenses With Those of Other Funds |
7 | Statement of Investments |
24 | Statement of Financial Futures |
25 | Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
26 | Statement of Operations |
27 | Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
28 | Financial Highlights |
29 | Notes to Financial Statements |
41 | Information About the Renewal of the Fund’s Management Agreement |
| FOR MORE INFORMATION |
| Back Cover |
Dreyfus
S&P 500 Index Fund
The Fund
A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
Dear Shareholder:
We are pleased to present this semiannual report for Dreyfus S&P 500® Index Fund, covering the six-month period from November 1, 2012, through April 30, 2013. For information about how the fund performed during the reporting period, as well as general market perspectives, we provide a Discussion of Fund Performance on the pages that follow.
U.S. stocks generally rallied throughout the reporting period, with some major market indices setting new records in the spring of 2013 in response to improving economic conditions. By the reporting period’s end, the U.S. unemployment rate had fallen to its lowest level in four years, housing markets showed signs of sustainable recovery, and macroeconomic concerns seemed to ease in Europe, Japan and the emerging markets. Many analysts attributed these long-awaited economic gains to the aggressively accommodative monetary policies adopted by central banks worldwide, including the Federal Reserve Board.
Our chief economist currently expects the global and U.S. economic recoveries to persist at a choppy and moderate pace over the next several months, but sees the potential for stronger growth to begin in the fall. Moreover, the United States generally is expected to remain in the lead in the global march toward better economic conditions, while Europe’s recovery from recession likely will be sluggish as regional policymakers work to resolve a persistent financial crisis. As always, we encourage you to discuss our observations with your financial advisor, who can help you assess their implications for your investment portfolio.
Thank you for your continued confidence and support.
Sincerely,
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J. Charles Cardona
President
The Dreyfus Corporation
May 15, 2013
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DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE
For the period of November 1, 2012, through April 30, 2013, as provided by Thomas J. Durante, Richard A. Brown and Karen Q.Wong, Portfolio Managers
Fund and Market Performance Overview
For the six-month period ended April 30, 2013, Dreyfus S&P 500® Index Fund produced a total return of 14.15%.1 In comparison, the Standard & Poor’s 500 Composite Stock Price Index (“S&P 500 Index”), the fund’s benchmark, produced a 14.41% return for the same period.2,3
U.S. stocks rallied over the reporting period as investors responded positively to improving economic data.The difference in return between the fund and the S&P 500 Index was primarily the result of transaction costs and operating expenses that are not reflected in the S&P 500 Index’s results.
The Fund’s Investment Approach
The fund seeks to match the total return of the S&P 500 Index by generally investing in all 500 stocks in the S&P 500 Index in proportion to their respective weightings. Often considered a barometer for the stock market in general, the S&P 500 Index is made up of 500 widely held common stocks across 10 economic sectors. Each stock is weighted by its float-adjusted market capitalization; that is, larger companies have greater representation in the S&P 500 Index than smaller ones.
The fund employed futures contracts during the reporting period in its efforts to replicate the returns of the S&P 500 Index.
Waning Global Macroeconomic Concerns Lifted U.S. Stocks
A sustained stock market rally began in the weeks prior to the reporting period when various macroeconomic concerns failed to materialize. Instead, investors responded positively to gradually improving U.S. employment and housing market trends, which were sparked in part by the Federal Reserve Board’s aggressively accommodative monetary policy, including historically low short-term interest rates and an open-ended quantitative easing program involving the monthly purchase of $40 billion of U.S. government securities.
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DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE (continued)
In addition, investors were encouraged by overseas developments, such as a new quantitative easing program from the European Central Bank that appeared to forestall a more severe banking crisis in the region, expectations that new leadership in China might adopt policies conducive to stronger regional growth, and actions by a new Japanese government that sought to address longstanding economic stagnation. Nonetheless, the global economy expanded at a relatively sluggish rate during the reporting period amid slackening demand from the emerging markets for construction materials.
The S&P 500 Index lost some ground in late 2012 when investors worried about automatic tax hikes and spending cuts scheduled for the start of 2013, but last-minute legislation to address the increases enabled the rally to resume. Gradually improving global economic data and continued corporate earnings strength helped support further market advances over the first four months of 2013, and the S&P 500 Index ended the reporting period near record highs.
Financial Stocks Led U.S. Market Higher
The financials sector led the market’s advance when a number of major U.S. banking institutions rebounded from relatively low prices. Investment managers and brokerage firms advanced along with the capital markets, and investment banks benefited from rising bond issuance volumes as governments and businesses refinanced existing debt at lower interest rates. Insurance companies prospered in an environment of relatively low claims and improved pricing power.
The health care sector produced above-average results stemming from strength among large pharmaceutical developers, many of which have bolstered their research-and-development efforts and diversified their business mixes to include other health and beauty products. Some biotechnology companies fared especially well after launching new medicines for various cancers and HIV. In the consumer discretionary sector, media companies gained value due to higher advertising revenues and more effective cost controls. For example,Walt Disney saw strength in its cable television and film production units, and News Corp. enhanced earnings visibility by splitting the company in two. Specialty retailers also advanced, particularly home improvement retailers benefiting from more robust housing markets. Finally, hotels and restaurants saw robust demand during the reporting period.
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Disappointments during the reporting period included the materials sector. Industrial metals producers were hurt by rising production costs and falling commodity prices amid sluggish order volumes from the emerging markets, while precious metals miners suffered when gold prices declined in response to improved stability in the European banking system. Among information technology companies, consumer electronics giant Apple fell sharply due to intensifying competitive pressures and earnings shortfalls, factors that also weighed on the company’s suppliers. Storage specialist EMC posted muted earnings growth due to more vigorous competition.
A Constructive Outlook for Stocks
We have been encouraged by recent evidence of sustained domestic and global growth, which has the potential to fuel further gains in U.S. equity markets.As always, we have continued to monitor the factors considered by the fund’s investment model in light of current market conditions. In our experience, the fund’s broadly diversified portfolio may help limit the impact on the overall portfolio of unexpected losses in individual sectors or holdings.
May 15, 2013
Equity funds are subject generally to market, market sector, market liquidity, issuer and investment style risks, among other factors, to varying degrees, all of which are more fully described in the fund’s prospectus.
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1 Total return includes reinvestment of dividends and any capital gains paid. Past performance is no guarantee of future |
results. Share price and investment return fluctuate such that upon redemption, fund shares may be worth more or less |
than their original cost. |
2 SOURCE: LIPPER INC. — Reflects reinvestment of dividends and, where applicable, capital gain distributions. |
The Standard & Poor’s 500 Composite Stock Price Index is a widely accepted, unmanaged index of U.S. stock |
market performance. Investors cannot invest directly in any index. |
3 “Standard & Poor’s®,” “S&P®,” “Standard & Poor’s® 500” and “S&P 500®” are registered trademarks of |
Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC, and have been licensed for use on behalf of the fund.The fund is not |
sponsored, managed, advised, sold or promoted by Standard & Poor’s and its affiliates and Standard & Poor’s and its |
affiliates make no representation regarding the advisability of investing in the fund. |
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR FUND’S EXPENSES (Unaudited)
As a mutual fund investor, you pay ongoing expenses, such as management fees and other expenses. Using the information below, you can estimate how these expenses affect your investment and compare them with the expenses of other funds.You also may pay one-time transaction expenses, including sales charges (loads) and redemption fees, which are not shown in this section and would have resulted in higher total expenses. For more information, see your fund’s prospectus or talk to your financial adviser.
Review your fund’s expenses
The table below shows the expenses you would have paid on a $1,000 investment in Dreyfus S&P 500 Index Fund from November 1, 2012 to April 30, 2013. It also shows how much a $1,000 investment would be worth at the close of the period, assuming actual returns and expenses.
Expenses and Value of a $1,000 Investment
assuming actual returns for the six months ended April 30, 2013
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Expenses paid per $1,000† | $ | 2.65 |
Ending value (after expenses) | $ | 1,141.50 |
COMPARING YOUR FUND’S EXPENSES
WITH THOSE OF OTHER FUNDS (Unaudited)
Using the SEC’s method to compare expenses
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has established guidelines to help investors assess fund expenses. Per these guidelines, the table below shows your fund’s expenses based on a $1,000 investment, assuming a hypothetical 5% annualized return. You can use this information to compare the ongoing expenses (but not transaction expenses or total cost) of investing in the fund with those of other funds.All mutual fund shareholder reports will provide this information to help you make this comparison. Please note that you cannot use this information to estimate your actual ending account balance and expenses paid during the period.
Expenses and Value of a $1,000 Investment
assuming a hypothetical 5% annualized return for the six months ended April 30, 2013
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Expenses paid per $1,000† | $ | 2.51 |
Ending value (after expenses) | $ | 1,022.32 |
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† Expenses are equal to the fund’s annualized expense ratio of .50%, multiplied by the average account value over the |
period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). |
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS
April 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
| | | |
Common Stocks—99.5% | Shares | | Value ($) |
Automobiles & Components—.8% | | | |
BorgWarner | 21,120 | a | 1,650,950 |
Delphi Automotive | 51,123 | | 2,362,394 |
Ford Motor | 701,047 | | 9,611,354 |
Goodyear Tire & Rubber | 43,150 | a | 539,159 |
Harley-Davidson | 40,147 | | 2,194,034 |
Johnson Controls | 121,027 | | 4,237,155 |
| | | 20,595,046 |
Banks—2.8% | | | |
BB&T | 123,747 | | 3,807,695 |
Comerica | 33,381 | | 1,210,061 |
Fifth Third Bancorp | 157,110 | | 2,675,583 |
First Horizon National | 42,768 | | 444,787 |
Hudson City Bancorp | 87,836 | | 729,917 |
Huntington Bancshares | 151,668 | | 1,087,460 |
KeyCorp | 168,827 | | 1,683,205 |
M&T Bank | 21,218 | | 2,126,044 |
People’s United Financial | 59,919 | | 788,534 |
PNC Financial Services Group | 93,887 | | 6,373,050 |
Regions Financial | 248,633 | | 2,110,894 |
SunTrust Banks | 95,122 | | 2,782,318 |
U.S. Bancorp | 330,577 | | 11,001,603 |
Wells Fargo & Co. | 871,129 | | 33,085,479 |
Zions Bancorporation | 33,419 | | 822,776 |
| | | 70,729,406 |
Capital Goods—7.5% | | | |
3M | 112,992 | | 11,831,392 |
Boeing | 121,087 | | 11,068,563 |
Caterpillar | 116,170 | | 9,836,114 |
Cummins | 31,141 | | 3,313,091 |
Danaher | 103,603 | | 6,313,567 |
Deere & Co. | 69,479 | | 6,204,475 |
Dover | 30,657 | | 2,114,720 |
Eaton | 84,224 | | 5,172,196 |
Emerson Electric | 129,075 | | 7,164,953 |
Fastenal | 47,507 | | 2,330,218 |
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
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Common Stocks (continued) | Shares | | | Value ($) |
Capital Goods (continued) | | | | |
Flowserve | 8,646 | | | 1,367,106 |
Fluor | 28,452 | | | 1,621,195 |
General Dynamics | 58,727 | | | 4,343,449 |
General Electric | 1,848,315 | | | 41,198,941 |
Honeywell International | 139,767 | | | 10,278,465 |
Illinois Tool Works | 74,470 | | | 4,807,783 |
Ingersoll-Rand | 48,500 | | | 2,609,300 |
Jacobs Engineering Group | 22,340 | a | | 1,127,723 |
Joy Global | 18,859 | | | 1,065,911 |
L-3 Communications Holdings | 16,154 | | | 1,312,512 |
Lockheed Martin | 47,707 | | | 4,727,287 |
Masco | 65,787 | | | 1,278,899 |
Northrop Grumman | 42,528 | | | 3,221,071 |
PACCAR | 62,463 | | | 3,109,408 |
Pall | 20,536 | | | 1,369,957 |
Parker Hannifin | 27,024 | | | 2,393,516 |
Pentair | 37,512 | | | 2,038,777 |
Precision Castparts | 26,200 | | | 5,011,798 |
Quanta Services | 37,851 | a | | 1,040,145 |
Raytheon | 58,747 | | | 3,605,891 |
Rockwell Automation | 24,879 | | | 2,109,242 |
Rockwell Collins | 23,815 | | | 1,498,440 |
Roper Industries | 17,614 | | | 2,107,515 |
Snap-on | 10,081 | | | 868,982 |
Stanley Black & Decker | 28,133 | | | 2,104,630 |
Textron | 48,699 | | | 1,253,999 |
United Technologies | 150,439 | | | 13,733,576 |
W.W. Grainger | 10,563 | | | 2,603,463 |
Xylem | 33,763 | | | 936,923 |
| | | | 190,095,193 |
Commercial & Professional Services—.7% | | | | |
ADT | 40,476 | a | | 1,766,373 |
Avery Dennison | 17,132 | | | 710,121 |
Cintas | 19,386 | | | 869,850 |
Dun & Bradstreet | 7,368 | b | | 651,700 |
Equifax | 20,748 | | | 1,269,778 |
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Common Stocks (continued) | Shares | | Value ($) |
Commercial & Professional Services (continued) | | | |
Iron Mountain | 30,330 | | 1,148,294 |
Pitney Bowes | 37,470 | b | 512,215 |
Republic Services | 52,618 | | 1,793,221 |
Robert Half International | 24,946 | | 818,728 |
Stericycle | 15,838 | a | 1,715,572 |
Tyco International | 83,700 | | 2,688,444 |
Waste Management | 76,952 | | 3,153,493 |
| | | 17,097,789 |
Consumer Durables & Apparel—1.2% | | | |
Coach | 49,351 | | 2,904,800 |
D.R. Horton | 48,521 | | 1,265,428 |
Fossil | 9,547 | a | 936,752 |
Garmin | 19,839 | | 695,952 |
Harman International Industries | 11,678 | | 522,123 |
Hasbro | 19,752 | b | 935,652 |
Leggett & Platt | 25,041 | | 807,322 |
Lennar, Cl. A | 29,000 | b | 1,195,380 |
Mattel | 60,133 | | 2,745,673 |
Newell Rubbermaid | 51,414 | | 1,354,245 |
NIKE, Cl. B | 128,544 | | 8,175,398 |
PulteGroup | 60,015 | a | 1,259,715 |
PVH | 13,933 | | 1,608,008 |
Ralph Lauren | 10,735 | | 1,949,261 |
VF | 15,513 | | 2,764,727 |
Whirlpool | 14,030 | | 1,603,348 |
| | | 30,723,784 |
Consumer Services—1.9% | | | |
Apollo Group, Cl. A | 17,675 | a,b | 324,690 |
Carnival | 79,070 | | 2,728,706 |
Chipotle Mexican Grill | 5,679 | a | 2,062,556 |
Darden Restaurants | 23,707 | | 1,223,992 |
H&R Block | 48,006 | | 1,331,686 |
International Game Technology | 49,348 | | 836,449 |
Marriott International, Cl. A | 44,259 | | 1,905,793 |
McDonald’s | 178,072 | | 18,188,274 |
Starbucks | 134,097 | | 8,158,461 |
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
| | | | |
Common Stocks (continued) | Shares | | | Value ($) |
Consumer Services (continued) | | | | |
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide | 34,602 | c | | 2,232,521 |
Wyndham Worldwide | 24,698 | | | 1,483,856 |
Wynn Resorts | 14,570 | | | 2,000,461 |
Yum! Brands | 80,842 | | | 5,506,957 |
| | | | 47,984,402 |
Diversified Financials—6.7% | | | | |
American Express | 170,505 | | | 11,664,247 |
Ameriprise Financial | 35,785 | | | 2,667,056 |
Bank of America | 1,922,220 | | | 23,662,528 |
Bank of New York Mellon | 205,890 | | | 5,810,216 |
BlackRock | 22,255 | | | 5,930,957 |
Capital One Financial | 103,073 | | | 5,955,558 |
Charles Schwab | 193,583 | | | 3,283,168 |
Citigroup | 539,844 | | | 25,189,121 |
CME Group | 55,216 | | | 3,360,446 |
Discover Financial Services | 87,444 | | | 3,824,801 |
E*TRADE Financial | 42,286 | a | | 435,123 |
Franklin Resources | 24,374 | | | 3,769,683 |
Goldman Sachs Group | 77,631 | | | 11,339,560 |
IntercontinentalExchange | 12,790 | a | | 2,083,875 |
Invesco | 78,462 | | | 2,490,384 |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 680,193 | | | 33,336,259 |
Legg Mason | 19,474 | | | 620,442 |
Leucadia National | 52,336 | | | 1,616,659 |
McGraw-Hill Financial | 49,496 | | | 2,678,229 |
Moody’s | 34,693 | | | 2,111,069 |
Morgan Stanley | 245,067 | | | 5,428,234 |
NASDAQ OMX Group | 19,811 | | | 584,028 |
Northern Trust | 38,540 | | | 2,078,077 |
NYSE Euronext | 43,808 | | | 1,700,188 |
SLM | 79,159 | | | 1,634,633 |
State Street | 80,758 | | | 4,721,920 |
T. Rowe Price Group | 46,303 | | | 3,356,967 |
| | | | 171,333,428 |
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Common Stocks (continued) | Shares | | | Value ($) |
Energy—10.6% | | | | |
Anadarko Petroleum | 89,582 | | | 7,592,970 |
Apache | 69,379 | | | 5,125,721 |
Baker Hughes | 77,748 | | | 3,528,982 |
Cabot Oil & Gas | 36,985 | | | 2,516,829 |
Cameron International | 43,473 | a | | 2,675,763 |
Chesapeake Energy | 91,182 | b | | 1,781,696 |
Chevron | 345,311 | | | 42,131,395 |
ConocoPhillips | 216,694 | | | 13,099,152 |
CONSOL Energy | 40,833 | | | 1,373,622 |
Denbury Resources | 67,122 | a | | 1,200,813 |
Devon Energy | 68,009 | | | 3,744,576 |
Diamond Offshore Drilling | 12,503 | b | | 863,957 |
Ensco, Cl. A | 40,955 | | | 2,362,284 |
EOG Resources | 48,620 | | | 5,890,799 |
EQT | 26,271 | | | 1,973,478 |
Exxon Mobil | 796,637 | | | 70,892,727 |
FMC Technologies | 41,942 | a | | 2,277,451 |
Halliburton | 166,733 | | | 7,131,170 |
Helmerich & Payne | 19,077 | | | 1,118,294 |
Hess | 52,503 | | | 3,789,667 |
Kinder Morgan | 112,033 | | | 4,380,490 |
Marathon Oil | 124,828 | | | 4,078,131 |
Marathon Petroleum | 58,623 | | | 4,593,698 |
Murphy Oil | 31,750 | | | 1,971,357 |
Nabors Industries | 54,361 | | | 803,999 |
National Oilwell Varco | 75,603 | | | 4,930,828 |
Newfield Exploration | 23,525 | a | | 512,610 |
Noble | 45,097 | | | 1,691,138 |
Noble Energy | 32,119 | | | 3,638,762 |
Occidental Petroleum | 143,909 | | | 12,845,317 |
Peabody Energy | 48,931 | | | 981,556 |
Phillips 66 | 111,205 | | | 6,777,945 |
Pioneer Natural Resources | 23,644 | | | 2,890,006 |
QEP Resources | 32,621 | | | 936,549 |
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
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Common Stocks (continued) | Shares | | | Value ($) |
Energy (continued) | | | | |
Range Resources | 28,835 | | | 2,119,949 |
Rowan, Cl. A | 22,488 | a | | 731,535 |
Schlumberger | 236,890 | | | 17,631,723 |
Southwestern Energy | 62,547 | a | | 2,340,509 |
Spectra Energy | 117,779 | | | 3,713,572 |
Tesoro | 25,125 | | | 1,341,675 |
Valero Energy | 99,497 | | | 4,011,719 |
Williams | 121,889 | | | 4,647,628 |
WPX Energy | 35,479 | a | | 554,537 |
| | | | 269,196,579 |
Food & Staples Retailing—2.4% | | | | |
Costco Wholesale | 77,941 | | | 8,451,143 |
CVS Caremark | 218,455 | | | 12,709,712 |
Kroger | 90,682 | | | 3,117,647 |
Safeway | 44,553 | | | 1,003,334 |
Sysco | 103,774 | | | 3,617,562 |
Wal-Mart Stores | 297,125 | | | 23,092,555 |
Walgreen | 153,898 | | | 7,619,490 |
Whole Foods Market | 30,343 | | | 2,679,894 |
| | | | 62,291,337 |
Food, Beverage & Tobacco—6.2% | | | | |
Altria Group | 356,639 | | | 13,020,890 |
Archer-Daniels-Midland | 116,265 | | | 3,946,034 |
Beam | 29,044 | | | 1,879,437 |
Brown-Forman, Cl. B | 26,633 | | | 1,877,626 |
Campbell Soup | 31,488 | | | 1,461,358 |
Coca-Cola | 681,024 | | | 28,827,746 |
Coca-Cola Enterprises | 45,862 | | | 1,679,925 |
ConAgra Foods | 73,325 | | | 2,593,505 |
Constellation Brands, Cl. A | 27,123 | a | | 1,338,520 |
Dean Foods | 34,436 | a | | 659,105 |
Dr. Pepper Snapple Group | 35,584 | | | 1,737,567 |
General Mills | 114,900 | | | 5,793,258 |
H.J. Heinz | 56,625 | | | 4,100,782 |
Hershey | 26,365 | | | 2,350,703 |
Hormel Foods | 25,301 | | | 1,044,172 |
12
| | | |
Common Stocks (continued) | Shares | | Value ($) |
Food, Beverage & Tobacco (continued) | | | |
J.M. Smucker | 18,779 | | 1,938,556 |
Kellogg | 43,571 | | 2,833,858 |
Kraft Foods Group | 104,852 | | 5,398,829 |
Lorillard | 68,063 | | 2,919,222 |
McCormick & Co. | 23,885 | | 1,718,287 |
Mead Johnson Nutrition | 35,637 | | 2,889,804 |
Molson Coors Brewing, Cl. B | 27,760 | | 1,432,416 |
Mondelez International, Cl. A | 315,346 | | 9,917,632 |
Monster Beverage | 26,656 | a | 1,503,398 |
PepsiCo | 274,048 | | 22,600,739 |
Philip Morris International | 292,782 | | 27,987,031 |
Reynolds American | 56,564 | | 2,682,265 |
Tyson Foods, Cl. A | 49,245 | | 1,212,904 |
| | | 157,345,569 |
Health Care Equipment & Services—4.1% | | | |
Abbott Laboratories | 278,544 | | 10,283,844 |
Aetna | 59,043 | | 3,391,430 |
AmerisourceBergen | 41,442 | | 2,242,841 |
Baxter International | 97,099 | | 6,784,307 |
Becton Dickinson & Co. | 34,191 | | 3,224,211 |
Boston Scientific | 243,582 | a | 1,824,429 |
C.R. Bard | 13,683 | | 1,359,543 |
Cardinal Health | 61,461 | | 2,717,805 |
CareFusion | 39,802 | a | 1,330,979 |
Cerner | 26,272 | a | 2,542,341 |
Cigna | 51,060 | | 3,378,640 |
Coventry Health Care | 24,718 | | 1,224,777 |
Covidien | 83,526 | | 5,332,300 |
DaVita HealthCare Partners | 14,619 | a | 1,734,544 |
DENTSPLY International | 24,840 | | 1,051,974 |
Edwards Lifesciences | 20,371 | a | 1,299,466 |
Express Scripts Holding | 145,643 | a | 8,646,825 |
Humana | 27,772 | | 2,058,183 |
Intuitive Surgical | 7,070 | a | 3,480,490 |
Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings | 16,834 | a | 1,571,622 |
McKesson | 41,802 | | 4,423,488 |
The Fund 13
STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
| | | |
Common Stocks (continued) | Shares | | Value ($) |
Health Care Equipment & Services (continued) | | | |
Medtronic | 181,104 | | 8,453,935 |
Patterson | 15,412 | | 584,885 |
Quest Diagnostics | 28,543 | | 1,607,827 |
St. Jude Medical | 50,870 | | 2,096,861 |
Stryker | 51,099 | | 3,351,072 |
Tenet Healthcare | 19,011 | a | 862,339 |
UnitedHealth Group | 181,805 | | 10,895,574 |
Varian Medical Systems | 20,036 | a | 1,305,145 |
WellPoint | 53,709 | | 3,916,460 |
Zimmer Holdings | 30,386 | | 2,323,010 |
| | | 105,301,147 |
Household & Personal Products—2.4% | | | |
Avon Products | 77,007 | | 1,783,482 |
Clorox | 23,250 | | 2,005,312 |
Colgate-Palmolive | 77,948 | | 9,307,771 |
Estee Lauder, Cl. A | 42,391 | | 2,939,816 |
Kimberly-Clark | 68,646 | | 7,083,581 |
Procter & Gamble | 485,513 | | 37,272,833 |
| | | 60,392,795 |
Insurance—4.2% | | | |
ACE | 60,100 | | 5,357,314 |
Aflac | 82,974 | | 4,517,105 |
Allstate | 85,595 | | 4,216,410 |
American International Group | 261,825 | a | 10,844,791 |
Aon | 54,935 | | 3,315,327 |
Assurant | 14,133 | | 671,883 |
Berkshire Hathaway, Cl. B | 324,147 | a | 34,463,309 |
Chubb | 47,053 | | 4,143,958 |
Cincinnati Financial | 26,035 | | 1,273,372 |
Genworth Financial, Cl. A | 83,117 | a | 833,664 |
Hartford Financial Services Group | 78,341 | | 2,200,599 |
Lincoln National | 49,946 | | 1,698,663 |
Loews | 54,392 | | 2,429,691 |
Marsh & McLennan | 96,269 | | 3,659,185 |
MetLife | 194,521 | | 7,584,374 |
Principal Financial Group | 48,175 | | 1,739,117 |
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| | | |
Common Stocks (continued) | Shares | | Value ($) |
Insurance (continued) | | | |
Progressive | 98,789 | | 2,498,374 |
Prudential Financial | 82,559 | | 4,988,215 |
Torchmark | 16,892 | | 1,048,486 |
Travelers | 66,875 | | 5,711,794 |
Unum Group | 49,809 | | 1,389,173 |
XL Group | 51,483 | | 1,603,181 |
| | | 106,187,985 |
Materials—3.4% | | | |
Air Products & Chemicals | 37,229 | | 3,237,434 |
Airgas | 11,990 | | 1,158,833 |
Alcoa | 192,245 | | 1,634,082 |
Allegheny Technologies | 18,808 | | 507,440 |
Ball | 26,812 | | 1,182,945 |
Bemis | 17,582 | | 691,852 |
CF Industries Holdings | 11,059 | | 2,062,614 |
Cliffs Natural Resources | 26,122 | b | 557,443 |
Dow Chemical | 215,499 | | 7,307,571 |
E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co. | 167,184 | | 9,113,200 |
Eastman Chemical | 26,907 | | 1,793,352 |
Ecolab | 47,543 | | 4,023,089 |
FMC | 25,364 | | 1,539,595 |
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold | 168,358 | | 5,123,134 |
International Flavors & Fragrances | 14,164 | | 1,093,319 |
International Paper | 77,314 | | 3,632,212 |
LyondellBasell Industries, Cl. A | 67,169 | | 4,077,158 |
MeadWestvaco | 30,975 | | 1,068,018 |
Monsanto | 95,382 | | 10,188,705 |
Mosaic | 50,146 | | 3,088,492 |
Newmont Mining | 87,851 | | 2,846,372 |
Nucor | 57,017 | | 2,487,082 |
Owens-Illinois | 30,119 | a | 791,527 |
PPG Industries | 25,630 | | 3,771,198 |
Praxair | 52,886 | | 6,044,870 |
Sealed Air | 34,582 | | 764,954 |
Sherwin-Williams | 15,328 | | 2,806,710 |
Sigma-Aldrich | 21,630 | | 1,702,065 |
The Fund 15
STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
| | | | |
Common Stocks (continued) | Shares | | | Value ($) |
Materials (continued) | | | | |
United States Steel | 26,106 | b | | 464,687 |
Vulcan Materials | 23,664 | | | 1,180,360 |
| | | | 85,940,313 |
Media—3.6% | | | | |
Cablevision Systems (NY Group), Cl. A | 40,411 | | | 600,507 |
CBS, Cl. B | 103,428 | | | 4,734,934 |
Comcast, Cl. A | 468,784 | | | 19,360,779 |
DIRECTV | 102,301 | a | | 5,786,145 |
Discovery Communications, Cl. A | 43,667 | a | | 3,441,833 |
Gannett | 40,778 | | | 822,084 |
Interpublic Group of Cos | 77,492 | | | 1,072,489 |
News Corp., Cl. A | 354,723 | | | 10,985,771 |
Omnicom Group | 46,870 | | | 2,801,420 |
Scripps Networks Interactive, Cl. A | 15,343 | | | 1,021,537 |
Time Warner | 165,761 | | | 9,909,193 |
Time Warner Cable | 52,984 | | | 4,974,668 |
Viacom, Cl. B | 80,519 | | | 5,152,411 |
Walt Disney | 320,619 | | | 20,147,698 |
Washington Post, Cl. B | 721 | b | | 319,648 |
| | | | 91,131,117 |
Pharmaceuticals, Biotech & | | | | |
Life Sciences—8.5% | | | | |
AbbVie | 281,996 | | | 12,985,916 |
Actavis | 22,990 | a | | 2,430,733 |
Agilent Technologies | 62,883 | | | 2,605,872 |
Alexion Pharmaceuticals | 34,152 | a | | 3,346,896 |
Allergan | 54,520 | | | 6,190,746 |
Amgen | 132,837 | | | 13,842,944 |
Biogen Idec | 41,936 | a | | 9,181,048 |
Bristol-Myers Squibb | 290,524 | | | 11,539,613 |
Celgene | 74,230 | a | | 8,764,336 |
Eli Lilly & Co. | 177,045 | | | 9,804,752 |
Forest Laboratories | 40,896 | a | | 1,529,919 |
Gilead Sciences | 270,178 | a | | 13,681,814 |
Hospira | 29,933 | a | | 991,381 |
Johnson & Johnson | 496,857 | | | 42,347,122 |
16
| | | | |
Common Stocks (continued) | Shares | | | Value ($) |
Pharmaceuticals, Biotech & | | | | |
Life Sciences (continued) | | | | |
Life Technologies | 30,145 | a | | 2,221,385 |
Merck & Co. | 536,936 | | | 25,235,992 |
Mylan | 70,955 | a | | 2,065,500 |
PerkinElmer | 20,343 | | | 623,513 |
Perrigo | 15,446 | | | 1,844,407 |
Pfizer | 1,277,731 | | | 37,143,640 |
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals | 13,571 | a | | 2,919,665 |
Thermo Fisher Scientific | 63,220 | | | 5,100,590 |
Waters | 15,374 | a | | 1,420,558 |
| | | | 217,818,342 |
Real Estate—2.3% | | | | |
American Tower | 70,069 | c | | 5,885,095 |
Apartment Investment & Management, Cl. A | 26,808 | c | | 833,997 |
AvalonBay Communities | 20,256 | c | | 2,694,858 |
Boston Properties | 26,639 | c | | 2,915,106 |
CBRE Group, Cl. A | 53,752 | a | | 1,301,873 |
Equity Residential | 57,352 | c | | 3,329,857 |
HCP | 81,083 | c | | 4,321,724 |
Health Care | 46,302 | c | | 3,471,261 |
Host Hotels & Resorts | 127,297 | c | | 2,325,716 |
Kimco Realty | 73,713 | c | | 1,752,895 |
Plum Creek Timber | 28,023 | c | | 1,444,305 |
Prologis | 83,531 | c | | 3,504,125 |
Public Storage | 25,509 | c | | 4,208,985 |
Simon Property Group | 56,115 | c | | 9,992,398 |
Ventas | 51,526 | c | | 4,103,015 |
Vornado Realty Trust | 29,837 | c | | 2,612,528 |
Weyerhaeuser | 96,956 | c | | 2,958,128 |
| | | | 57,655,866 |
Retailing—4.2% | | | | |
Abercrombie & Fitch, Cl. A | 14,039 | | | 695,773 |
Amazon.com | 64,569 | a | | 16,388,258 |
AutoNation | 7,145 | a | | 325,169 |
AutoZone | 6,605 | a | | 2,702,039 |
Bed Bath & Beyond | 40,980 | a | | 2,819,424 |
The Fund 17
STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
| | | | |
Common Stocks (continued) | Shares | | | Value ($) |
Retailing (continued) | | | | |
Best Buy | 49,614 | | | 1,289,468 |
CarMax | 40,103 | a | | 1,846,342 |
Dollar General | 54,125 | a | | 2,819,371 |
Dollar Tree | 41,307 | a | | 1,964,561 |
Expedia | 16,642 | | | 929,289 |
Family Dollar Stores | 17,934 | | | 1,100,610 |
GameStop, Cl. A | 21,251 | b | | 741,660 |
Gap | 52,429 | | | 1,991,778 |
Genuine Parts | 27,282 | | | 2,082,435 |
Home Depot | 265,530 | | | 19,476,625 |
J.C. Penney | 26,323 | a,b | | 432,224 |
Kohl’s | 37,935 | | | 1,785,221 |
L Brands | 42,890 | | | 2,162,085 |
Lowe’s | 198,938 | | | 7,643,198 |
Macy’s | 70,613 | | | 3,149,340 |
Netflix | 10,196 | a,b | | 2,203,050 |
Nordstrom | 27,456 | | | 1,553,735 |
O’Reilly Automotive | 19,980 | a | | 2,144,254 |
PetSmart | 19,805 | | | 1,351,493 |
priceline.com | 8,836 | a | | 6,149,768 |
Ross Stores | 39,059 | | | 2,580,628 |
Staples | 122,100 | | | 1,616,604 |
Target | 116,239 | | | 8,201,824 |
The TJX Companies | 130,553 | | | 6,367,070 |
Tiffany & Co. | 21,339 | | | 1,572,258 |
TripAdvisor | 19,513 | a | | 1,025,994 |
Urban Outfitters | 19,231 | a | | 796,933 |
| | | | 107,908,481 |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor | | | | |
Equipment—2.0% | | | | |
Advanced Micro Devices | 110,175 | a,b | | 310,694 |
Altera | 57,845 | | | 1,851,618 |
Analog Devices | 54,685 | | | 2,405,593 |
Applied Materials | 211,234 | | | 3,065,005 |
Broadcom, Cl. A | 93,593 | | | 3,369,348 |
First Solar | 10,675 | a,b | | 497,028 |
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| | | |
Common Stocks (continued) | Shares | | Value ($) |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor | | | |
Equipment (continued) | | | |
Intel | 878,388 | | 21,037,393 |
KLA-Tencor | 29,810 | | 1,617,192 |
Lam Research | 29,623 | a | 1,369,175 |
Linear Technology | 40,484 | | 1,477,666 |
LSI | 100,482 | a | 657,152 |
Microchip Technology | 33,824 | b | 1,231,870 |
Micron Technology | 182,598 | a | 1,720,073 |
NVIDIA | 110,722 | | 1,524,642 |
Teradyne | 35,007 | a | 575,515 |
Texas Instruments | 198,022 | | 7,170,377 |
Xilinx | 46,090 | | 1,747,272 |
| | | 51,627,613 |
Software & Services—9.4% | | | |
Accenture, Cl. A | 115,300 | | 9,390,032 |
Adobe Systems | 89,195 | a | 4,020,911 |
Akamai Technologies | 30,772 | a | 1,351,199 |
Autodesk | 41,049 | a | 1,616,510 |
Automatic Data Processing | 85,887 | | 5,783,631 |
BMC Software | 23,636 | a | 1,074,965 |
CA | 60,022 | | 1,618,793 |
Citrix Systems | 33,913 | a | 2,108,371 |
Cognizant Technology Solutions, Cl. A | 53,977 | a | 3,497,710 |
Computer Sciences | 26,846 | | 1,257,735 |
eBay | 207,780 | a | 10,885,594 |
Electronic Arts | 54,599 | a | 961,488 |
Fidelity National Information Services | 52,142 | | 2,192,571 |
Fiserv | 23,406 | a | 2,132,521 |
Google, Cl. A | 47,461 | a | 39,134,917 |
International Business Machines | 186,210 | | 37,714,973 |
Intuit | 49,819 | | 2,971,205 |
MasterCard, Cl. A | 18,726 | | 10,354,167 |
Microsoft | 1,339,901 | | 44,350,723 |
Oracle | 655,934 | | 21,501,517 |
Paychex | 58,642 | b | 2,135,155 |
Red Hat | 35,282 | a | 1,691,066 |
The Fund 19
STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
| | | |
Common Stocks (continued) | Shares | | Value ($) |
Software & Services (continued) | | | |
SAIC | 50,355 | b | 752,304 |
salesforce.com | 96,292 | a | 3,958,564 |
Symantec | 121,375 | a | 2,949,412 |
Teradata | 30,339 | a | 1,549,413 |
Total System Services | 28,103 | | 663,793 |
VeriSign | 28,054 | a | 1,292,448 |
Visa, Cl. A | 91,554 | | 15,423,187 |
Western Union | 102,301 | | 1,515,078 |
Yahoo! | 174,264 | a | 4,309,549 |
| | | 240,159,502 |
Technology Hardware & Equipment—6.3% | | | |
Amphenol, Cl. A | 28,894 | | 2,182,075 |
Apple | 166,967 | | 73,924,639 |
Cisco Systems | 947,003 | | 19,811,303 |
Corning | 259,674 | | 3,765,273 |
Dell | 257,696 | | 3,453,126 |
EMC | 375,861 | a | 8,430,562 |
F5 Networks | 13,854 | a | 1,058,861 |
FLIR Systems | 25,374 | | 616,842 |
Harris | 19,507 | | 901,223 |
Hewlett-Packard | 348,554 | | 7,180,212 |
Jabil Circuit | 32,358 | | 575,972 |
JDS Uniphase | 40,459 | a | 546,196 |
Juniper Networks | 92,709 | a | 1,534,334 |
Molex | 25,992 | b | 716,599 |
Motorola Solutions | 48,624 | | 2,781,293 |
NetApp | 64,065 | a | 2,235,228 |
QUALCOMM | 305,164 | | 18,804,206 |
SanDisk | 43,445 | a | 2,278,256 |
Seagate Technology | 57,330 | b | 2,104,011 |
TE Connectivity | 75,600 | | 3,292,380 |
Western Digital | 37,939 | | 2,097,268 |
Xerox | 219,890 | | 1,886,656 |
| | | 160,176,515 |
20
| | | | |
Common Stocks (continued) | Shares | | | Value ($) |
Telecommunication Services—3.0% | | | | |
AT&T | 976,027 | | | 36,561,971 |
CenturyLink | 110,317 | b | | 4,144,610 |
Crown Castle International | 52,941 | a | | 4,076,457 |
Frontier Communications | 184,604 | b | | 767,953 |
Sprint Nextel | 530,323 | a | | 3,738,777 |
Verizon Communications | 507,814 | | | 27,376,253 |
Windstream | 106,795 | b | | 909,893 |
| | | | 77,575,914 |
Transportation—1.7% | | | | |
C.H. Robinson Worldwide | 29,405 | | | 1,746,363 |
CSX | 180,347 | | | 4,434,733 |
Expeditors International of Washington | 38,012 | | | 1,365,771 |
FedEx | 51,756 | | | 4,865,582 |
Norfolk Southern | 56,441 | | | 4,369,662 |
Ryder System | 9,785 | | | 568,215 |
Southwest Airlines | 132,827 | | | 1,819,730 |
Union Pacific | 83,265 | | | 12,319,889 |
United Parcel Service, Cl. B | 127,678 | | | 10,959,880 |
| | | | 42,449,825 |
Utilities—3.6% | | | | |
AES | 108,632 | | | 1,505,640 |
AGL Resources | 21,260 | | | 932,251 |
Ameren | 44,379 | | | 1,608,739 |
American Electric Power | 85,842 | | | 4,414,854 |
CenterPoint Energy | 76,447 | | | 1,886,712 |
CMS Energy | 48,846 | | | 1,462,449 |
Consolidated Edison | 51,773 | | | 3,295,351 |
Dominion Resources | 103,116 | | | 6,360,195 |
DTE Energy | 30,234 | | | 2,203,454 |
Duke Energy | 126,115 | | | 9,483,848 |
Edison International | 58,838 | | | 3,165,484 |
Entergy | 31,245 | | | 2,225,581 |
Exelon | 151,261 | | | 5,673,800 |
FirstEnergy | 73,944 | | | 3,445,790 |
The Fund 21
STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
| | | |
Common Stocks (continued) | Shares | | Value ($) |
Utilities (continued) | | | |
Integrys Energy Group | 13,486 | | 830,198 |
NextEra Energy | 74,959 | | 6,148,887 |
NiSource | 55,163 | | 1,695,159 |
Northeast Utilities | 55,335 | | 2,508,336 |
NRG Energy | 58,519 | | 1,630,925 |
ONEOK | 36,024 | | 1,850,193 |
Pepco Holdings | 42,315 | | 956,319 |
PG&E | 78,384 | | 3,796,921 |
Pinnacle West Capital | 20,017 | | 1,219,035 |
PPL | 102,668 | | 3,427,058 |
Public Service Enterprise Group | 89,128 | | 3,262,976 |
SCANA | 24,197 | | 1,311,477 |
Sempra Energy | 39,726 | | 3,291,299 |
Southern | 155,244 | | 7,487,418 |
TECO Energy | 37,265 | | 712,879 |
Wisconsin Energy | 41,299 | | 1,855,977 |
Xcel Energy | 86,034 | | 2,735,021 |
| | | 92,384,226 |
Total Common Stocks | | | |
(cost $1,240,160,918) | | | 2,534,102,174 |
| Principal | | |
Short-Term Investments—.0% | Amount ($) | | Value ($) |
U.S. Treasury Bills; | | | |
0.09%, 6/13/13 | | | |
(cost $769,921) | 770,000 | d | 769,984 |
|
Other Investment—.5% | Shares | | Value ($) |
Registered Investment Company; | | | |
Dreyfus Institutional Preferred | | | |
Plus Money Market Fund | | | |
(cost $14,061,565) | 14,061,565 | e | 14,061,565 |
22
| | | | |
Investment of Cash Collateral | | | | |
for Securities Loaned—.7% | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Registered Investment Company; | | | | |
Dreyfus Institutional Cash Advantage Fund | | | | |
(cost $16,703,278) | 16,703,278 | e | 16,703,278 | |
Total Investments (cost $1,271,695,682) | 100.7 | % | 2,565,637,001 | |
Liabilities, Less Cash and Receivables | (.7 | %) | (18,137,642 | ) |
Net Assets | 100.0 | % | 2,547,499,359 | |
|
a Non-income producing security. |
b Security, or portion thereof, on loan.At April 30, 2013, the value of the fund’s securities on loan was $20,088,705 |
and the value of the collateral held by the fund was $20,522,879, consisting of cash collateral of $16,703,278 and |
U.S. Government & Agency securities valued at $3,819,601. |
c Investment in real estate investment trust. |
d Held by or on behalf of a counterparty for open financial futures positions. |
e Investment in affiliated money market mutual fund. |
| | | |
Portfolio Summary (Unaudited)† | | |
|
| Value (%) | Value (%) |
Energy | 10.6 | Telecommunication Services | 3.0 |
Software & Services | 9.4 | Banks | 2.8 |
Pharmaceuticals, | | Food & Staples Retailing | 2.4 |
Biotech & Life Sciences | 8.5 | Household & Personal Products | 2.4 |
Capital Goods | 7.5 | Real Estate | 2.3 |
Diversified Financials | 6.7 | Semiconductors & | |
Technology Hardware & Equipment | 6.3 | Semiconductor Equipment | 2.0 |
Food, Beverage & Tobacco | 6.2 | Consumer Services | 1.9 |
Insurance | 4.2 | Transportation | 1.7 |
Retailing | 4.2 | Consumer Durables & Apparel | 1.2 |
Health Care Equipment & Services | 4.1 | Short-Term/Money Market Investments | 1.2 |
Media | 3.6 | Automobiles & Components | .8 |
Utilities | 3.6 | Commercial & Professional Services | .7 |
Materials | 3.4 | | 100.7 |
|
† Based on net assets. | | | |
See notes to financial statements. | | | |
The Fund 23
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL FUTURES
April 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
| | | | | |
| | Market Value | | Unrealized | |
| | Covered by | | Appreciation | |
| Contracts | Contracts ($) | Expiration | at 4/30/2013 | ($) |
Financial Futures Long | | | | | |
Standard & Poor’s 500 E-mini | 181 | 14,409,410 | June 2013 | 193,415 | |
|
See notes to financial statements. | | | | | |
24
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
April 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
| | | |
| Cost | Value | |
Assets ($): | | | |
Investments in securities—See Statement of | | | |
Investments (including securities on loan, | | | |
valued at $20,088,705)—Notes 1(b): | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | 1,240,930,839 | 2,534,872,158 | |
Affiliated issuers | 30,764,843 | 30,764,843 | |
Cash | | 1,963,099 | |
Dividends and securities lending income receivable | | 2,309,591 | |
Receivable for shares of Common Stock subscribed | | 1,053,885 | |
Receivable for investment securities sold | | 689,762 | |
Receivable for futures variation margin—Note 4 | | 40,271 | |
| | 2,571,693,609 | |
Liabilities ($): | | | |
Due to The Dreyfus Corporation and affiliates—Note 3 (b) | | 962,371 | |
Liability for securities on loan—Note 1(b) | | 16,703,278 | |
Payable for shares of Common Stock redeemed | | 3,600,946 | |
Payable for investment securities purchased | | 2,919,655 | |
Accrued expenses | | 8,000 | |
| | 24,194,250 | |
Net Assets ($) | | 2,547,499,359 | |
Composition of Net Assets ($): | | | |
Paid-in capital | | 1,270,704,544 | |
Accumulated undistributed investment income—net | | 12,132,062 | |
Accumulated net realized gain (loss) on investments | | (29,471,981 | ) |
Accumulated net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | |
on investments (including $193,415 net unrealized | | | |
appreciation on financial futures) | | 1,294,134,734 | |
Net Assets ($) | | 2,547,499,359 | |
Shares Outstanding | | | |
(200 million shares of $.001 par value Common Stock authorized) | 58,911,901 | |
Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share ($) | | 43.24 | |
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See notes to financial statements. | | | |
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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
Six Months Ended April 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
| | |
Investment Income ($): | | |
Income: | | |
Cash dividends (net of $30,088 foreign taxes withheld at source): | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | 28,442,120 | |
Affiliated issuers | 11,075 | |
Income from securities lending—Note 1(b) | 89,919 | |
Interest | 108 | |
Total Income | 28,543,222 | |
Expenses: | | |
Management fee—Note 3(a) | 2,988,870 | |
Shareholder servicing costs—Note 3(b) | 2,988,870 | |
Directors’ fees —Note 3(a,c) | 133,899 | |
Loan commitment fees—Note 2 | 9,098 | |
Interest expense—Note 2 | 78 | |
Total Expenses | 6,120,815 | |
Less—Directors’ fees reimbursed by the Manager—Note 3(a) | (133,899 | ) |
Net Expenses | 5,986,916 | |
Investment Income—Net | 22,556,306 | |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments—Note 4 ($): | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | 19,498,582 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on financial futures | 2,620,651 | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) | 22,119,233 | |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | 275,826,104 | |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on financial futures | 573,406 | |
Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | 276,399,510 | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments | 298,518,743 | |
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | 321,075,049 | |
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See notes to financial statements. | | |
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
| | | | |
| Six Months Ended | | | |
| April 30, 2013 | | Year Ended | |
| (Unaudited) | | October 31, 2012 | |
Operations ($): | | | | |
Investment income—net | 22,556,306 | | 39,361,595 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | 22,119,233 | | 34,144,991 | |
Net unrealized appreciation | | | | |
(depreciation) on investments | 276,399,510 | | 241,671,231 | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | | |
Resulting from Operations | 321,075,049 | | 315,177,817 | |
Dividends to Shareholders from ($): | | | | |
Investment income—net | (41,840,455 | ) | (35,011,268 | ) |
Net realized gain on investments | (32,223,101 | ) | (13,904,370 | ) |
Total Dividends | (74,063,556 | ) | (48,915,638 | ) |
Capital Stock Transactions ($): | | | | |
Net proceeds from shares sold | 300,854,741 | | 489,324,679 | |
Dividends reinvested | 72,174,741 | | 47,707,705 | |
Cost of shares redeemed | (399,442,594 | ) | (706,917,641 | ) |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | | |
from Capital Stock Transactions | (26,413,112 | ) | (169,885,257 | ) |
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | 220,598,381 | | 96,376,922 | |
Net Assets ($): | | | | |
Beginning of Period | 2,326,900,978 | | 2,230,524,056 | |
End of Period | 2,547,499,359 | | 2,326,900,978 | |
Undistributed investment income—net | 12,132,062 | | 31,416,211 | |
Capital Share Transactions (Shares): | | | | |
Shares sold | 7,421,091 | | 13,183,860 | |
Shares issued for dividends reinvested | 1,889,752 | | 1,396,382 | |
Shares redeemed | (9,868,880 | ) | (19,030,487 | ) |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding | (558,037 | ) | (4,450,245 | ) |
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See notes to financial statements. | | | | |
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
The following table describes the performance for the fiscal periods indicated. Total return shows how much your investment in the fund would have increased (or decreased) during each period, assuming you had reinvested all dividends and distributions.These figures have been derived from the fund’s financial statements.
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Six Months Ended | | | | | | | | | | | |
| April 30, 2013 | | | | Year Ended October 31, | | | |
| (Unaudited) | | 2012 | | 2011 | | 2010 | | 2009 | | 2008 | |
Per Share Data ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
beginning of period | 39.13 | | 34.90 | | 33.62 | | 29.45 | | 27.66 | | 44.18 | |
Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investment income—neta | .38 | | .63 | | .55 | | .49 | | .53 | | .66 | |
Net realized and | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
unrealized gain (loss) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
on investments | | 4.99 | | 4.38 | | 2.00 | | 4.19 | | 1.93 | | (16.51 | ) |
Total from | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investment Operations | 5.37 | | 5.01 | | 2.55 | | 4.68 | | 2.46 | | (15.85 | ) |
Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
investment income—net | (.71 | ) | (.56 | ) | (.51 | ) | (.51 | ) | (.67 | ) | (.67 | ) |
Dividends from net realized | | | | | | | | | | | | |
gain on investments | (.55 | ) | (.22 | ) | (.76 | ) | — | | — | | — | |
Total Distributions | | (1.26 | ) | (.78 | ) | (1.27 | ) | (.51 | ) | (.67 | ) | (.67 | ) |
Net asset value, | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
end of period | | 43.24 | | 39.13 | | 34.90 | | 33.62 | | 29.45 | | 27.66 | |
Total Return (%) | | 14.15 | b | 14.67 | | 7.61 | | 16.02 | | 9.42 | | (36.38 | ) |
Ratios/Supplemental | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Data (%): | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses | | | | | | | | | | | | |
to average net assets | .51 | c | .51 | | .51 | | .51 | | .51 | | .51 | |
Ratio of net expenses | | | | | | | | | | | | |
to average net assets | .50 | c | .50 | | .50 | | .50 | | .50 | | .50 | |
Ratio of net investment | | | | | | | | | | | | |
income to average | | | | | | | | | | | | |
net assets | | 1.89 | c | 1.71 | | 1.55 | | 1.55 | | 2.06 | | 1.77 | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 1.06 | b | 3.20 | | 3.38 | | 5.45 | | 4.36 | | 4.95 | |
Net Assets, | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
end of period | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
($ x 1,000) | 2,547,499 | | 2,326,901 | | 2,230,524 | | 2,327,872 | | 2,238,885 | | 2,090,178 | |
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a | Based on average shares outstanding at each month end. |
b | Not annualized. |
c | Annualized. |
See notes to financial statements.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
NOTE 1—Significant Accounting Policies:
Dreyfus S&P 500 Index Fund (the “fund”) is a separate non-diversified series of Dreyfus Index Funds, Inc. (the “Company”), which is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Act”), as an open-end management investment company and operates as a series company currently offering three series, including the fund.The fund’s investment objective is to match the performance of the Standard & Poor’s® 500 Composite Stock Price Index. The Dreyfus Corporation (the “Manager” or “Dreyfus”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (“BNY Mellon”), serves as the fund’s investment adviser. MBSC Securities Corporation (the “Distributor”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Manager, is the distributor of the fund’s shares, which are sold to the public without a sales charge.
The Company accounts separately for the assets, liabilities and operations of each series. Expenses directly attributable to each series are charged to that series’ operations; expenses which are applicable to all series are allocated among them on a pro rata basis.
The Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification is the exclusive reference of authoritative U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) recognized by the FASB to be applied by nongovernmental entities. Rules and interpretive releases of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under authority of federal laws are also sources of authoritative GAAP for SEC registrants. The fund’s financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP, which may require the use of management estimates and assumptions.Actual results could differ from those estimates.
The Company enters into contracts that contain a variety of indemnifications.The fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown.The fund does not anticipate recognizing any loss related to these arrangements.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
(a) Portfolio valuation: The fair value of a financial instrument is the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (i.e., the exit price). GAAP establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs of valuation techniques used to measure fair value.This hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements).
Additionally, GAAP provides guidance on determining whether the volume and activity in a market has decreased significantly and whether such a decrease in activity results in transactions that are not orderly. GAAP requires enhanced disclosures around valuation inputs and techniques used during annual and interim periods.
Various inputs are used in determining the value of the fund’s investments relating to fair value measurements.These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
Level 1—unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments.
Level 2—other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.).
Level 3—significant unobservable inputs (including the fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments).
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers in or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy. Valuation techniques used to value the fund’s investments are as follows:
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Investments in securities are valued at the last sales price on the securities exchange or national securities market on which such securities are primarily traded. Securities listed on the National Market System for which market quotations are available are valued at the official closing price or, if there is no official closing price that day, at the last sales price. Securities not listed on an exchange or the national securities market, or securities for which there were no transactions, are valued at the average of the most recent bid and asked prices, except for open short positions, where the asked price is used for valuation purposes. Bid price is used when no asked price is available. Registered investment companies that are not traded on an exchange are valued at their net asset value. All of the preceding securities are categorized within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.
U.S. Treasury Bills are valued at the mean price between quoted bid prices and asked prices by an independent pricing service (the “Service”) approved by the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”).These securities are generally categorized within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
The Service’s procedures are reviewed by Dreyfus under the general supervision of the Board.
Fair valuing of securities may be determined with the assistance of a pricing service using calculations based on indices of domestic securities and other appropriate indicators, such as prices of relevant American Depository Receipts and financial futures. Utilizing these techniques may result in transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
When market quotations or official closing prices are not readily available, or are determined not to reflect accurately fair value, such as when the value of a security has been significantly affected by events
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
after the close of the exchange or market on which the security is principally traded (for example, a foreign exchange or market), but before the fund calculates its net asset value, the fund may value these investments at fair value as determined in accordance with the procedures approved by the Board. Certain factors may be considered when fair valuing investments such as: fundamental analytical data, the nature and duration of restrictions on disposition, an evaluation of the forces that influence the market in which the securities are purchased and sold, and public trading in similar securities of the issuer or comparable issuers.These securities are either categorized within Level 2 or 3 of the fair value hierarchy depending on the relevant inputs used.
For restricted securities where observable inputs are limited, assumptions about market activity and risk are used and are categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
Financial futures, which are traded on an exchange, are valued at the last sales price on the securities exchange on which such securities are primarily traded or at the last sales price on the national securities market on each business day.These securities are generally categorized within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.
The following is a summary of the inputs used as of April 30, 2013 in valuing the fund’s investments:
| | | | |
| | Level 2—Other | Level 3— | |
| Level 1— | Significant | Significant | |
| Unadjusted | Observable | Unobservable | |
| Quoted Prices | Inputs | Inputs | Total |
Assets ($) | | | | |
Investments in Securities: | | | |
Equity Securities— | | | | |
Domestic | | | | |
Common | | | | |
Stocks† | 2,531,739,890 | — | — | 2,531,739,890 |
Equity Securities— | | | | |
Foreign Common | | | | |
Stocks† | 2,362,284 | — | — | 2,362,284 |
Mutual Funds | 30,764,843 | — | — | 30,764,843 |
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| | | | |
| | Level 2—Other | Level 3— | |
| Level 1— | Significant | Significant | |
| Unadjusted | Observable | Unobservable | |
| Quoted Prices | Inputs | Inputs | Total |
Assets ($) (continued) | | | | |
U.S. Treasury | — | 769,984 | — | 769,984 |
Other Financial | | | | |
Instruments: | | | | |
Financial Futures†† | 193,415 | — | — | 193,415 |
| |
† | See Statement of Investments for additional detailed categorizations. |
†† | Amount shown represents unrealized appreciation at period end. |
At April 30, 2013, there were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
(b) Securities transactions and investment income: Securities transactions are recorded on a trade date basis. Realized gains and losses from securities transactions are recorded on the identified cost basis. Dividend income is recognized on the ex-dividend date and interest income, including, where applicable, accretion of discount and amortization of premium on investments, is recognized on the accrual basis.
Pursuant to a securities lending agreement with The Bank of New York Mellon, a subsidiary of BNY Mellon and an affiliate of Dreyfus, the fund may lend securities to qualified institutions. It is the fund’s policy that, at origination, all loans are secured by collateral of at least 102% of the value of U.S. securities loaned and 105% of the value of foreign securities loaned. Collateral equivalent to at least 100% of the market value of securities on loan is maintained at all times. Collateral is either in the form of cash, which can be invested in certain money market mutual funds managed by the Manager, U.S. Government and Agency securities or letters of credit.The fund is entitled to receive all income on securities loaned, in addition to income earned as a result of the lending transaction. Although each security loaned is fully collateralized, the fund bears the risk of delay in recovery of, or loss of rights in, the securities loaned should a borrower fail to return the
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
securities in a timely manner. During the period ended April 30, 2013, The Bank of NewYork Mellon earned $38,537 from lending portfolio securities, pursuant to the securities lending agreement.
(c) Affiliated issuers: Investments in other investment companies advised by Dreyfus are defined as “affiliated” under the Act. Investments in affiliated investment companies during the period ended April 30, 2013 were as follows:
| | | | | |
Affiliated | | | | | |
Investment | Value | | | Value | Net |
Company | 10/31/2012($) | Purchases ($) | Sales ($) | 4/30/2013 ($) | Assets (%) |
Dreyfus | | | | | |
Institutional | | | | | |
Preferred | | | | | |
Plus Money | | | | | |
Market | | | | | |
Fund | 12,331,059 | 137,439,335 | 135,708,829 | 14,061,565 | .5 |
Dreyfus | | | | | |
Institutional | | | | | |
Cash | | | | | |
Advantage | | | | | |
Fund | 14,944,677 | 77,399,195 | 75,640,594 | 16,703,278 | .7 |
Total | 27,275,736 | 214,838,530 | 211,349,423 | 30,764,843 | 1.2 |
(d) Dividends to shareholders: Dividends are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Dividends from investment income-net and dividends from net realized capital gains, if any, are normally declared and paid annually, but the fund may make distributions on a more frequent basis to comply with the distribution requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”).To the extent that net realized capital gains can be offset by capital loss carryovers, it is the policy of the fund not to distribute such gains. Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.
(e) Federal income taxes: It is the policy of the fund to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company, if such qualification is in the best interests of its shareholders, by complying with the applicable provisions of the Code, and to make distributions of taxable income sufficient to relieve it from substantially all federal income and excise taxes.
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As of and during the period ended April 30, 2013, the fund did not have any liabilities for any uncertain tax positions.The fund recognizes interest and penalties, if any, related to uncertain tax positions as income tax expense in the Statement of Operations. During the period, the fund did not incur any interest or penalties.
Each tax year in the three-year period ended October 31, 2012 remains subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service and state taxing authorities.
The tax character of distributions paid to shareholders during the fiscal year ended October 31, 2012 was as follows: ordinary income $38,184,950 and long-term capital gains $10,730,688.The tax character of current year distributions will be determined at the end of the current fiscal year.
(f) New Accounting Pronouncement: In January 2013, FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2013-01 (“ASU 2013-01”), “Clarifying the Scope of Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities”, replaced Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-11 (“ASU 2011-11”), “Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities”. ASU 2013-01 is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after January 1, 2013, and interim periods within those annual periods. ASU 2011-11 was intended to enhance disclosure requirements on the offsetting of financial assets and liabilities.ASU 2013-01 limits the scope of the new balance sheet offsetting disclosures to derivatives, repurchase agreements, and securities lending transactions to the extent that they are (1) offset in the financial statements or (2) subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement. Management is currently evaluating the application of ASU 2013-01 and its impact on the fund’s financial statements.
NOTE 2—Bank Lines of Credit:
The fund participates with other Dreyfus-managed funds in a $210 million unsecured credit facility led by Citibank, N.A. and a $300 million unsecured credit facility provided by The Bank of New York
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
Mellon (each, a “Facility”), each to be utilized primarily for temporary or emergency purposes, including the financing of redemptions. In connection therewith, the fund has agreed to pay its pro rata portion of commitment fees for each Facility. Interest is charged to the fund based on rates determined pursuant to the terms of the respective Facility at the time of borrowing.
The average amount of borrowings outstanding under the Facilities during the period ended April 30, 2013 was approximately $13,800 with a related weighted average annualized interest rate of 1.15%.
NOTE 3—Management Fee and Other Transactions With Affiliates:
(a) Pursuant to a management agreement (the “Agreement”) with the Manager, the management fee is computed at the annual rate of .25% of the value of the fund’s average daily net assets and is payable monthly. Under the terms of the Agreement, the Manager has agreed to pay all of the fund’s direct expenses, except management fees, Shareholder Services Plan fees, brokerage fees and commissions, taxes, interest expense, commitment fees on borrowings, fees and expenses of non-interested Board members, fees and expenses of independent counsel to the fund and extraordinary expenses.The Manager has also agreed to reduce its management fee in an amount equal to the fund’s allocable portion of the accrued fees and expenses of the non-interested Board members and fees and expenses of independent counsel to the fund and to non-interested Board members. During the period ended April 30, 2013, fees reimbursed by the Manager amounted to $133,899.
(b) Under the Shareholder Services Plan, the fund pays the Distributor for the provision of certain services, at an annual rate of .25% of the value of the fund’s average daily net assets.The services provided may include personal services relating to shareholder accounts, such as answering shareholder inquiries regarding the fund and providing reports and other information, and services related to the maintenance of shareholder accounts. The Distributor may make payments to Service Agents (securities dealers, financial institutions or other indus-
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try professionals) with respect to these services.The Distributor determines the amounts to be paid to Service Agents. During the period ended April 30, 2013, the fund was charged $2,988,870 pursuant to the Shareholder Services Plan.
The components of “Due toThe Dreyfus Corporation and affiliates” in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities consist of: management fees $516,714 and Shareholder Services Plan fees $516,714, which are offset against an expense reimbursement currently in effect in the amount of $71,057.
(c) Each Board member also serves as a Board member of other funds within the Dreyfus complex. Annual retainer fees and attendance fees are allocated to each fund based on net assets.
NOTE 4—Securities Transactions:
The aggregate amount of purchases and sales of investment securities, excluding short-term securities and financial futures, during the period ended April 30, 2013, amounted to $25,249,243 and $98,977,105, respectively.
Derivatives: A derivative is a financial instrument whose performance is derived from the performance of another asset. Each type of derivative instrument that was held by the fund during the period ended April 30, 2013 is discussed below.
Financial Futures: In the normal course of pursuing its investment objective, the fund is exposed to market risk, including equity price risk as a result of changes in value of underlying financial instruments.The fund invests in financial futures in order to manage its exposure to or protect against changes in the market. A financial futures contract represents a commitment for the future purchase or a sale of an asset at a specified date. Upon entering into such contracts, these investments require initial margin deposits with a counterparty, which consist of cash or cash equivalents.The amount of these deposits is determined by the exchange or Board of Trade on which the contract is traded and is
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
subject to change.Accordingly, variation margin payments are received or made to reflect daily unrealized gains or losses which are recorded in the Statement of Operations.When the contracts are closed, the fund recognizes a realized gain or loss which is reflected in the Statement of Operations.There is minimal counterparty credit risk to the fund with financial futures since they are exchange traded, and the exchange’s clear-inghouse guarantees the financial futures against default. Financial futures open at April 30, 2013 are set forth in the Statement of Financial Futures.
The following summarizes the average market value of derivatives outstanding during the period ended April 30, 2013:
| |
| Average Market Value ($) |
Equity financial futures | 27,490,572 |
At April 30, 2013, accumulated net unrealized appreciation on investments was $1,293,941,319, consisting of $1,369,210,557 gross unrealized appreciation and $75,269,238 gross unrealized depreciation.
At April 30, 2013, the cost of investments for federal income tax purposes was substantially the same as the cost for financial reporting purposes (see the Statement of Investments).
NOTE 5—Pending Legal Matters:
The fund and many other entities have been named as defendants in numerous pending litigations as a result of their participation in the leveraged buyout transaction (“LBO”) of the Tribune Company (“Tribune”).The cases allege that Tribune took on billions of dollars of debt in the LBO to purchase its own stock from shareholders at $34 per share.The LBO was closed in a two step transaction with shares being repurchased by Tribune in a tender offer in June 2007 (“Step One”) and in a go-private merger in December 2007 (“Step Two”). In 2008, approximately one year after the LBO was concluded,Tribune filed for bankruptcy protection under Chapter 11.Thereafter, in approximately June 2011, certain Tribune creditors filed dozens of complaints in var-
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ious courts throughout the country alleging that the payments made to shareholders in the LBO were “fraudulent conveyances” under state and/or federal law, and that the shareholders must return the payments they received for their shares to satisfy the plaintiffs’ unpaid claims. These cases have been consolidated for coordinated pre-trial proceedings in a multi-district litigation in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York titled In re Tribune Company Fraudulent Conveyance Litigation (S.D.N.Y. Nos. 11-md-2296 and 12-mc-2296 (RJS) (“Tribune MDL”)). On March 27, 2013, the Tribune MDL was reassigned from Judge William H. Pauley to Judge Richard J. Sullivan. No explanation was given for the reassignment.
In addition, there was a case pending in United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware brought by the Unsecured Creditors Committee of the Tribune Company that has since been transferred to the Tribune MDL (The Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors ofTribune Co. v. FitzSimons, et al., formerly Bankr. D. Del.Adv. Pro. No. 10-54010 (KJC) and now S.D.N.Y. No. 12-cv-2652 (RJS)).The case was originally filed on November 1, 2010. In a Fourth Amended Complaint filed in November 2012, among other claims, the Creditors Committee seeks recovery under the Bankruptcy Code for alleged “fraudulent conveyances” from more than 5,000 Tribune shareholders (“Shareholder Defendants”), including the fund, and a defendants class of all shareholders who tendered their Tribune stock in the LBO and received cash in exchange.There are 35 other counts in the Fourth Amended Complaint that do not relate to claims against Shareholder Defendants, but instead are brought against parties directly involved in approval or execution of the leveraged buyout. On January 10, 2013, pursuant to the Tribune bankruptcy plan, Mark S. Kirchner, as Litigation Trustee for the Tribune Litigation Trust, became the successor plaintiff to the Creditors Committee in this case. On May 17, 2013, the plaintiff requested permission from the Court to file a Fifth Amended Complaint and sub-
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
mitted the proposed complaint (with revised exhibits) to the Court.The proposed Fifth Amended Complaint contains more detailed allegations regarding the steps Tribune took in consideration and execution of the LBO, but does not change the legal basis for the claim against the Shareholder Defendants.
On November 6, 2012, a motion to dismiss was filed in the Tribune MDL. Oral argument on the motion to dismiss was held on May 23, 2013. If successful, the motion would dismiss nearly 50 cases in the Tribune MDL in full, but not the FitzSimons case.
Per order of the Court, the FitzSimons case remains stayed until a decision is rendered on the motion to dismiss the other cases in the Tribune MDL. No response to the Fourth Amended Complaint is currently required.
At this stage in the proceedings, it is not possible to assess with any reasonable certainty the probable outcomes of the pending litigations. Consequently, at this time, management is unable to estimate the possible loss that may result.
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INFORMATION ABOUT THE RENEWAL OF THE
FUND’S MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT (Unaudited)
At a meeting of the fund’s Board of Directors held on March 4-5, 2013, the Board considered the renewal of the fund’s Management Agreement pursuant to which Dreyfus provides the fund with investment advisory and administrative services (the “Agreement”). The Board members, none of whom are “interested persons” (as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended) of the fund, were assisted in their review by independent legal counsel and met with counsel in executive session separate from Dreyfus representatives. In considering the renewal of the Agreement, the Board considered all factors that it believed to be relevant, including those discussed below.The Board did not identify any one factor as dispositive, and each Board member may have attributed different weights to the factors considered.
Analysis of Nature, Extent, and Quality of Services Provided to the Fund. The Board considered information provided to them at the meeting and in previous presentations from Dreyfus representatives regarding the nature, extent, and quality of the services provided to funds in the Dreyfus fund complex. Dreyfus provided the number of open accounts in the fund, the fund’s asset size and the allocation of fund assets among distribution channels. Dreyfus also had previously provided information regarding the diverse intermediary relationships and distribution channels of funds in the Dreyfus fund complex (such as retail direct or intermediary, in which intermediaries typically are paid by the fund and/or Dreyfus) and Dreyfus’ corresponding need for broad, deep, and diverse resources to be able to provide ongoing shareholder services to each intermediary or distribution channel, as applicable to the fund.
The Board also considered research support available to, and portfolio management capabilities of, the fund’s portfolio management personnel and that Dreyfus also provides oversight of day-to-day fund operations, including fund accounting and administration and assistance in meeting legal and regulatory requirements.The Board also considered Dreyfus’ extensive administrative, accounting, and compliance infrastructures.
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INFORMATION ABOUT THE RENEWAL OF THE FUND’S
MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT (Unaudited) (continued)
The Board also considered portfolio management’s brokerage policies and practices (including policies and practices regarding soft dollars) and the standards applied in seeking best execution.
Comparative Analysis of the Fund’s Performance and Management Fee and Expense Ratio.The Board reviewed reports prepared by Lipper, Inc. (“Lipper”), an independent provider of investment company data, which included information comparing (1) the fund’s performance with the performance of a group of comparable funds (the “Performance Group”) and with a broader group of funds (the “Performance Universe”), all for various periods ended December 31, 2012, and (2) the fund’s actual and contractual management fees and total expenses with those of a group of comparable funds (the “Expense Group”) and with a broader group of funds (the “Expense Universe”), the information for which was derived in part from fund financial statements available to Lipper as of the date of its analysis. Dreyfus previously had furnished the Board with a description of the methodology Lipper used to select the Performance Group and Performance Universe and the Expense Group and Expense Universe.
Dreyfus representatives stated that the usefulness of performance comparisons may be affected by a number of factors, including different investment limitations that may be applicable to the fund and comparison funds.The Board discussed the results of the comparisons and noted that the fund’s total return performance was below the median and ranked in the fourth quartile in the Performance Group in all periods and was generally approximately at or above the Performance Universe median for the various periods. Dreyfus representatives noted the narrow spreads of the performance results of the funds in the Performance Group. Dreyfus also provided a comparison of the fund’s calendar year total returns to the returns of the fund’s benchmark index.
The Board also reviewed the range of actual and contractual management fees and total expenses of the Expense Group and Expense Universe funds and discussed the results of the comparisons. Taking
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into account the fund’s “unitary” fee structure, the Board noted that the fund’s contractual management fee was above the Expense Group median and the fund’s actual management fee and total expense ratio were above the Expense Group and Expense Universe medians (the actual management fee was the highest in the Expense Group).
Dreyfus representatives reviewed with the Board the management or investment advisory fees (1) paid by funds advised or administered by Dreyfus that are in the same Lipper category as the fund and (2) paid to Dreyfus or the Dreyfus-affiliated primary employer of the fund’s primary portfolio manager(s) for advising any separate accounts and/or other types of client portfolios that are considered to have similar investment strategies and policies as the fund (the “Similar Clients”), and explained the nature of the Similar Clients.They discussed differences in fees paid and the relationship of the fees paid in light of any differences in the services provided and other relevant factors, noting the fund’s “unitary” fee structure.The Board considered the relevance of the fee information provided for the Similar Clients to evaluate the appropriateness and reasonableness of the fund’s management fee.
Analysis of Profitability and Economies of Scale. Dreyfus representatives reviewed the expenses allocated and profit received by Dreyfus and the resulting profitability percentage for managing the fund and the aggregate profitability percentage to Dreyfus of managing the funds in the Dreyfus fund complex, and the method used to determine the expenses and profit. The Board concluded that the profitability results were not unreasonable, given the services rendered and service levels provided by Dreyfus. The Board also had been provided with information prepared by an independent consulting firm regarding Dreyfus’ approach to allocating costs to, and determining the profitability of, individual funds and the entire Dreyfus fund complex.The consulting firm also had analyzed where any economies of scale might emerge in connection with the management of a fund.
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INFORMATION ABOUT THE RENEWAL OF THE FUND’S
MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT (Unaudited) (continued)
The Board’s counsel stated that the Board should consider the profitability analysis (1) as part of the evaluation of whether the fees under the Agreement bear a reasonable relationship to the mix of services provided by Dreyfus, including the nature, extent and quality of such services, and (2) in light of the relevant circumstances for the fund and the extent to which economies of scale would be realized if the fund grows and whether fee levels reflect these economies of scale for the benefit of fund shareholders. Dreyfus representatives also noted that, as a result of shared and allocated costs among funds in the Dreyfus fund complex, the extent of economies of scale could depend substantially on the level of assets in the complex as a whole, so that increases and decreases in complex-wide assets can affect potential economies of scale in a manner that is disproportionate to, or even in the opposite direction from, changes in the fund’s asset level.The Board also considered potential benefits to Dreyfus from acting as investment adviser and noted that there were no soft dollar arrangements in effect for trading the fund’s investments.
At the conclusion of these discussions, the Board agreed that it had been furnished with sufficient information to make an informed business decision with respect to the renewal of the Agreement. Based on the discussions and considerations as described above, the Board concluded and determined as follows.
The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Dreyfus are adequate and appropriate.
The Board generally was satisfied with the fund’s overall performance.
The Board concluded that the fee paid to Dreyfus was reasonable in light of the considerations described above.
The Board determined that the economies of scale which may accrue to Dreyfus and its affiliates in connection with the management of the fund had been adequately considered by Dreyfus in connection with the fee rate charged to the fund pursuant to the Agreement and that, to the extent in the future it were determined that material economies of scale had not been shared with the fund, the Board would seek to have those economies of scale shared with the fund.
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In evaluating the Agreement, the Board considered these conclusions and determinations and also relied on its previous knowledge, gained through meetings and other interactions with Dreyfus and its affiliates, of the fund and the services provided to the fund by Dreyfus.The Board also relied on information received on a routine and regular basis throughout the year relating to the operations of the fund and the investment management and other services provided under the Agreement, including information on the investment performance of the fund in comparison to similar mutual funds and benchmark performance indices; general market outlook as applicable to the fund; and compliance reports. In addition, it should be noted that the Board’s consideration of the contractual fee arrangements for this fund had the benefit of a number of years of reviews of prior or similar agreements during which lengthy discussions took place between the Board and Dreyfus representatives. Certain aspects of the arrangements may receive greater scrutiny in some years than in others, and the Board’s conclusions may be based, in part, on their consideration of the same or similar arrangements in prior years.The Board determined that renewal of the Agreement was in the best interests of the fund and its shareholders.
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| Contents |
| THE FUND |
2 | A Letter from the President |
3 | Discussion of Fund Performance |
6 | Understanding Your Fund’s Expenses |
6 | Comparing Your Fund’s Expenses With Those of Other Funds |
7 | Statement of Investments |
27 | Statement of Financial Futures |
28 | Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
29 | Statement of Operations |
30 | Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
31 | Financial Highlights |
32 | Notes to Financial Statements |
42 | Information About the Renewal of the Fund’s Management Agreement |
| FOR MORE INFORMATION |
| Back Cover |
Dreyfus
Smallcap Stock Index Fund
The Fund
A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
Dear Shareholder:
We are pleased to present this semiannual report for Dreyfus Smallcap Stock Index Fund, covering the six-month period from November 1, 2012, through April 30, 2013. For information about how the fund performed during the reporting period, as well as general market perspectives, we provide a Discussion of Fund Performance on the pages that follow.
U.S. stocks generally rallied throughout the reporting period, with some major market indices setting new records in the spring of 2013 in response to improving economic conditions. By the reporting period’s end, the U.S. unemployment rate had fallen to its lowest level in four years, housing markets showed signs of sustainable recovery, and macroeconomic concerns seemed to ease in Europe, Japan and the emerging markets. Many analysts attributed these long-awaited economic gains to the aggressively accommodative monetary policies adopted by central banks worldwide, including the Federal Reserve Board.
Our chief economist currently expects the global and U.S. economic recoveries to persist at a choppy and moderate pace over the next several months, but sees the potential for stronger growth to begin in the fall. Moreover, the United States generally is expected to remain in the lead in the global march toward better economic conditions, while Europe’s recovery from recession likely will be sluggish as regional policymakers work to resolve a persistent financial crisis. As always, we encourage you to discuss our observations with your financial advisor, who can help you assess their implications for your investment portfolio.
Thank you for your continued confidence and support.
Sincerely,
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J. Charles Cardona
President
The Dreyfus Corporation
May 15, 2013
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DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE
For the period of November 1, 2012, through April 30, 2013, as provided by Thomas J. Durante, Richard A. Brown and Karen Q.Wong, Portfolio Managers
Fund and Market Performance Overview
For the six-month period ended April 30, 2013, Dreyfus Smallcap Stock Index Fund produced a total return of 16.14%.1 In comparison, the Standard & Poor’s SmallCap 600® Index (“S&P 600 Index”), the fund’s benchmark, produced a 16.35% total return for the same period.2,3
Small-cap stocks generally rallied over the reporting period when investors responded positively to improving economic indicators as the gradual recovery from recession continued. The difference in return between the fund and the S&P 600 Index was primarily the result of transaction costs and operating expenses that are not reflected in the S&P 600 Index’s results.
The Fund’s Investment Approach
The fund seeks to match the total return of the S&P 600 Index by generally investing in a representative sample of the stocks listed in the S&P 600 Index.The S&P 600 Index is composed of 600 domestic stocks across 10 economic sectors. Each stock is weighted by its market capitalization; that is, larger companies have greater representation in the S&P 600 Index than smaller ones.The fund may also use stock index futures as a substitute for the sale or purchase of stocks.
The fund employed futures contracts during the reporting period in its efforts to replicate the returns of the S&P 600 Index.
Waning Global Macroeconomic Concerns Lifted U.S. Stocks
A sustained stock market rally began in the weeks prior to the reporting period when various macroeconomic concerns failed to materialize. Instead, investors responded positively to gradually improving U.S. employment and housing market trends, which were sparked in part by the Federal Reserve Board’s aggressively accommodative monetary policy, including historically low short-term interest rates and an open-ended quantitative easing program involving monthly purchases of $40 billion of U.S. government securities.
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DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE (continued)
In addition, investors were encouraged by overseas developments, such as a new quantitative easing program from the European Central Bank that appeared to forestall a more severe banking crisis in the region, expectations that new government leadership in China might adopt policies more conducive to stronger regional growth, and actions by a new Japanese government that sought to address longstanding economic stagnation and deflationary pressures. Nonetheless, the global and domestic economies expanded at relatively sluggish rates during the reporting period amid slackening demand from the emerging markets for energy and construction materials.
The S&P 600 Index lost some ground in late 2012 when investors worried about automatic tax hikes and spending cuts scheduled for the start of 2013, but last-minute legislation to address the increases enabled the rally to resume. Gradually improving global economic data and continued corporate earnings strength helped support further stock market advances over the first four months of 2013. Small-cap stocks produced higher returns than their large-cap counterparts, on average, during the reporting period.
Financial Stocks Led the Small-Cap Stock Market Higher
The financials sector led the S&P 600 Index’s advance when income-oriented investors in a low interest-rate environment sought competitive dividend yields from real estate investment trusts (“REITs”). Office REITs also benefited from higher demand and rising rents for commercial space, while residential housing REITs saw increased demand for rental properties. Commercial banks gained value due to rising mortgage volumes in a recovering housing market, and insurance companies fared well in an environment of relatively modest claims, improved pricing power, and better investment returns.
In the consumer discretionary sector, restaurants saw improved casual dining trends as consumers grew more confident in the economic recovery. Apparel retailers also did well, especially those selling popular teen fashions.The information technology sector was buoyed by intensifying demand for data management products from governments, banks and telecommunications service providers, a trend that particularly benefited
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software developers. Small-cap videogame developers also posted strong gains for the reporting period. Among industrial companies, machinery producers and providers of commercial services encountered greater demand due to the success of energy companies’ drilling activities in North American shale formations.
Although disappointments during the reporting period proved relatively mild, the telecommunications services sector suffered from the high cost of infrastructure upgrades and greater competition from large-cap providers of telephone and data services.The energy sector produced widely disparate returns, as natural gas producers gained substantial value but offshore oil drillers declined sharply. In addition, steelmakers and iron ore producers lagged market averages amid sluggish demand.
A Constructive Outlook for Small-Cap Stocks
We have been encouraged by recent evidence of sustained domestic and global growth, which has the potential to fuel further gains in U.S. equity markets.As always, we have continued to monitor the factors considered by the fund’s investment model in light of current market conditions.
May 15, 2013
Equity funds are subject generally to market, market sector, market liquidity, issuer and investment style risks, among other factors, to varying degrees, all of which are more fully described in the fund’s prospectus. Stocks of small-cap companies often experience sharper price fluctuations than stocks of larger-cap companies.
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1 Total return includes reinvestment of dividends and any capital gains paid. Past performance is no guarantee of future |
results. Share price and investment return fluctuate such that upon redemption, fund shares may be worth more or less |
than their original cost. |
2 SOURCE: LIPPER INC. — Reflects the reinvestment of dividends and, where applicable, capital gain |
distributions.The Standard & Poor’s SmallCap 600 Index is a broad-based index and a widely accepted, |
unmanaged index of overall small-cap stock market performance. Investors cannot invest directly in any index. |
3 “Standard & Poor’s®,” “S&P®” and “S&P SmallCap 600®” are registered trademarks of Standard & Poor’s |
Financial Services LLC, and have been licensed for use on behalf of the fund.The fund is not sponsored, endorsed, |
managed, advised, sold or promoted by Standard & Poor’s and its affiliates and Standard & Poor’s and its affiliates |
make no representation regarding the advisability of investing in the fund. |
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR FUND’S EXPENSES (Unaudited)
As a mutual fund investor, you pay ongoing expenses, such as management fees and other expenses. Using the information below, you can estimate how these expenses affect your investment and compare them with the expenses of other funds.You also may pay one-time transaction expenses, including sales charges (loads) and redemption fees, which are not shown in this section and would have resulted in higher total expenses. For more information, see your fund’s prospectus or talk to your financial adviser.
Review your fund’s expenses
The table below shows the expenses you would have paid on a $1,000 investment in Dreyfus Smallcap Stock Index Fund from November 1, 2012 to April 30, 2013. It also shows how much a $1,000 investment would be worth at the close of the period, assuming actual returns and expenses.
Expenses and Value of a $1,000 Investment
assuming actual returns for the six months ended April 30, 2013
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Expenses paid per $1,000† | $ | 2.68 |
Ending value (after expenses) | $ | 1,161.40 |
COMPARING YOUR FUND’S EXPENSES
WITH THOSE OF OTHER FUNDS (Unaudited)
Using the SEC’s method to compare expenses
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has established guidelines to help investors assess fund expenses. Per these guidelines, the table below shows your fund’s expenses based on a $1,000 investment, assuming a hypothetical 5% annualized return. You can use this information to compare the ongoing expenses (but not transaction expenses or total cost) of investing in the fund with those of other funds.All mutual fund shareholder reports will provide this information to help you make this comparison. Please note that you cannot use this information to estimate your actual ending account balance and expenses paid during the period.
Expenses and Value of a $1,000 Investment
assuming a hypothetical 5% annualized return for the six months ended April 30, 2013
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Expenses paid per $1,000† | $ | 2.51 |
Ending value (after expenses) | $ | 1,022.32 |
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† Expenses are equal to the fund’s annualized expense ratio of .50%, multiplied by the average account value over the |
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS
April 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
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Common Stocks—98.6% | Shares | | | Value ($) |
Automobiles & Components—.6% | | | | |
Dorman Products | 59,799 | | | 2,256,814 |
Drew Industries | 47,104 | | | 1,700,454 |
Spartan Motors | 35,411 | | | 188,387 |
Standard Motor Products | 53,229 | | | 1,630,937 |
Superior Industries International | 64,277 | | | 1,180,126 |
Winnebago Industries | 70,269 | a | | 1,287,328 |
| | | | 8,244,046 |
Banks—7.2% | | | | |
Bank Mutual | 87,389 | | | 452,675 |
Bank of the Ozarks | 58,723 | | | 2,403,532 |
Banner | 54,589 | | | 1,783,423 |
BBCN Bancorp | 175,069 | | | 2,254,889 |
Boston Private Financial Holdings | 230,533 | | | 2,222,338 |
Brookline Bancorp | 113,239 | | | 951,208 |
City Holding | 34,277 | b | | 1,308,696 |
Columbia Banking System | 122,736 | | | 2,635,142 |
Community Bank System | 76,294 | b | | 2,185,060 |
CVB Financial | 196,482 | | | 2,135,759 |
Dime Community Bancshares | 39,459 | | | 563,080 |
F.N.B | 319,109 | | | 3,634,652 |
First BanCorp | 187,677 | a,b | | 1,109,171 |
First Commonwealth Financial | 238,126 | | | 1,702,601 |
First Financial Bancorp | 128,613 | | | 1,976,782 |
First Financial Bankshares | 60,065 | b | | 2,967,812 |
First Midwest Bancorp | 183,276 | | | 2,300,114 |
Glacier Bancorp | 169,413 | | | 3,125,670 |
Hanmi Financial | 92,913 | a | | 1,433,648 |
Home Bancshares | 64,973 | | | 2,580,728 |
Independent Bank | 38,275 | | | 1,188,056 |
MB Financial | 123,274 | | | 3,052,264 |
National Penn Bancshares | 321,669 | | | 3,149,140 |
NBT Bankcorp | 97,505 | | | 1,974,476 |
Northwest Bancshares | 201,643 | | | 2,470,127 |
Old National Bancorp | 254,066 | | | 3,094,524 |
Oritani Financial | 108,114 | | | 1,672,524 |
PacWest Bancorp | 81,722 | b | | 2,266,151 |
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
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Common Stocks (continued) | Shares | | Value ($) |
Banks (continued) | | | |
Pinnacle Financial Partners | 86,674 | a | 2,103,578 |
PrivateBancorp | 159,453 | | 3,058,309 |
Provident Financial Services | 109,159 | | 1,673,407 |
S&T Bancorp | 47,540 | b | 897,080 |
Simmons First National, Cl. A | 35,400 | | 868,008 |
Sterling Bancorp | 64,976 | | 732,929 |
Susquehanna Bancshares | 466,220 | | 5,440,787 |
Texas Capital Bancshares | 96,996 | a | 4,040,853 |
Tompkins Financial | 15,787 | | 659,897 |
TrustCo Bank | 164,888 | | 883,800 |
UMB Financial | 77,660 | | 3,909,404 |
Umpqua Holdings | 299,725 | | 3,596,700 |
United Bankshares | 92,268 | b | 2,335,303 |
United Community Banks | 95,543 | a | 1,046,196 |
ViewPoint Financial Group | 97,301 | | 1,811,745 |
Wilshire Bancorp | 207,156 | a | 1,323,727 |
Wintrust Financial | 89,193 | | 3,198,461 |
| | | 96,174,426 |
Capital Goods—10.0% | | | |
A.O. Smith | 96,721 | | 7,295,665 |
AAON | 60,250 | | 1,711,702 |
AAR | 119,535 | | 2,134,895 |
Actuant, Cl. A | 175,285 | | 5,486,420 |
Aegion | 91,284 | a | 1,922,441 |
Aerovironment | 21,883 | a | 423,655 |
Albany International, Cl. A | 64,852 | | 1,883,951 |
American Science & Engineering | 18,822 | | 1,213,643 |
Apogee Enterprises | 54,538 | | 1,389,628 |
Applied Industrial Technologies | 88,667 | | 3,746,181 |
Astec Industries | 36,227 | | 1,189,332 |
AZZ | 61,029 | | 2,580,916 |
Barnes Group | 101,886 | | 2,829,374 |
Belden | 102,765 | | 5,078,646 |
Brady, Cl. A | 111,396 | | 3,774,096 |
Briggs & Stratton | 132,538 | b | 2,980,780 |
CIRCOR International | 36,637 | | 1,734,029 |
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Common Stocks (continued) | Shares | | Value ($) |
Capital Goods (continued) | | | |
Comfort Systems USA | 93,971 | | 1,205,648 |
Cubic | 28,093 | | 1,207,156 |
Curtiss-Wright | 103,890 | | 3,411,748 |
Dycom Industries | 79,666 | a | 1,539,147 |
EMCOR Group | 156,695 | | 5,860,393 |
Encore Wire | 45,434 | | 1,487,963 |
EnerSys | 120,665 | a | 5,531,284 |
Engility Holdings | 36,581 | a | 876,481 |
EnPro Industries | 40,223 | a | 1,982,189 |
ESCO Technologies | 65,163 | | 2,343,913 |
Federal Signal | 209,012 | a | 1,621,933 |
Franklin Electric | 77,708 | | 2,515,408 |
GenCorp | 108,256 | a,b | 1,414,906 |
Gibraltar Industries | 67,653 | a | 1,265,111 |
Griffon | 71,506 | | 736,512 |
II-VI | 127,756 | a | 1,976,385 |
John Bean Technologies | 86,017 | | 1,783,993 |
Kaman | 67,239 | | 2,272,006 |
Kaydon | 91,915 | | 2,191,254 |
Lindsay | 35,847 | b | 2,753,767 |
Lydall | 70,360 | a | 1,008,962 |
Moog, Cl. A | 105,281 | a | 4,865,035 |
Mueller Industries | 70,843 | | 3,668,251 |
National Presto Industries | 12,094 | | 907,050 |
NCI Building Systems | 31,774 | a | 543,971 |
Orbital Sciences | 130,844 | a | 2,357,809 |
Orion Marine Group | 23,200 | a | 212,512 |
Powell Industries | 13,551 | a | 667,251 |
Quanex Building Products | 61,382 | | 998,685 |
Simpson Manufacturing | 90,202 | | 2,592,405 |
Standex International | 31,641 | | 1,673,809 |
Teledyne Technologies | 81,503 | a | 6,117,615 |
Tennant | 50,533 | | 2,416,488 |
Titan International | 117,588 | b | 2,623,388 |
Toro | 145,879 | | 6,566,014 |
Universal Forest Products | 34,644 | | 1,337,258 |
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
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Common Stocks (continued) | Shares | | Value ($) |
Capital Goods (continued) | | | |
Vicor | 37,801 | a | 202,991 |
Watts Water Technologies, Cl. A | 72,564 | | 3,414,862 |
| | | 133,526,907 |
Commercial & Professional Services—3.0% | | | |
ABM Industries | 99,641 | | 2,246,905 |
CDI | 31,718 | | 497,021 |
Consolidated Graphics | 27,207 | a | 970,474 |
Dolan | 82,924 | a | 143,459 |
Exponent | 29,920 | | 1,576,784 |
G&K Services, Cl. A | 42,098 | | 1,978,185 |
Healthcare Services Group | 175,572 | | 3,913,500 |
Heidrick & Struggles International | 26,409 | | 349,127 |
Insperity | 60,207 | | 1,663,519 |
Interface | 131,452 | | 2,200,506 |
Kelly Services, Cl. A | 48,724 | | 829,282 |
Korn/Ferry International | 113,860 | a | 1,884,383 |
Mobile Mini | 78,203 | a | 2,199,850 |
Navigant Consulting | 127,617 | a | 1,573,518 |
On Assignment | 82,007 | a | 1,990,310 |
Resources Connection | 115,642 | | 1,313,693 |
Tetra Tech | 140,882 | a | 3,703,788 |
TrueBlue | 93,298 | a | 1,933,135 |
UniFirst | 39,688 | | 3,613,592 |
United Stationers | 107,020 | | 3,474,939 |
Viad | 58,580 | | 1,526,009 |
| | | 39,581,979 |
Consumer Durables & Apparel—5.1% | | | |
American Greetings, Cl. A | 79,720 | | 1,470,037 |
Arctic Cat | 35,248 | a | 1,585,808 |
Blyth | 25,232 | b | 415,823 |
Brunswick | 223,726 | | 7,083,165 |
Callaway Golf | 106,324 | | 712,371 |
Crocs | 212,774 | a | 3,408,639 |
Ethan Allen Interiors | 58,758 | b | 1,720,434 |
Fifth & Pacific | 258,254 | a | 5,325,197 |
Helen of Troy | 63,454 | a | 2,213,276 |
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Common Stocks (continued) | Shares | | | Value ($) |
Consumer Durables & Apparel (continued) | | | | |
Iconix Brand Group | 167,367 | a | | 4,795,065 |
iRobot | 49,862 | a,b | | 1,450,486 |
JAKKS Pacific | 54,153 | b | | 590,809 |
K-Swiss, Cl. A | 54,876 | a | | 260,112 |
La-Z-Boy | 118,817 | | | 2,145,835 |
M/I Homes | 54,028 | a | | 1,329,089 |
Maidenform Brands | 51,560 | a | | 928,080 |
Meritage Homes | 72,958 | a | | 3,559,621 |
Movado Group | 40,592 | | | 1,227,502 |
Oxford Industries | 27,571 | | | 1,630,273 |
Perry Ellis International | 53,080 | | | 932,616 |
Quiksilver | 260,815 | a | | 1,755,285 |
Ryland Group | 110,633 | b | | 4,985,123 |
Skechers USA, Cl. A | 88,944 | a | | 1,848,256 |
Standard Pacific | 252,559 | a,b | | 2,285,659 |
Steven Madden | 95,028 | a | | 4,621,212 |
Sturm Ruger & Co. | 52,584 | b | | 2,695,982 |
True Religion Apparel | 54,815 | | | 1,483,294 |
Universal Electronics | 49,545 | a | | 1,138,544 |
Wolverine World Wide | 106,946 | b | | 5,108,810 |
| | | | 68,706,403 |
Consumer Services—4.1% | | | | |
American Public Education | 45,192 | a,b | | 1,515,288 |
Biglari Holdings | 2,550 | a | | 987,564 |
BJ’s Restaurants | 43,703 | a | | 1,499,013 |
Boyd Gaming | 105,954 | a,b | | 1,271,448 |
Buffalo Wild Wings | 38,719 | a | | 3,484,710 |
Capella Education | 35,639 | a | | 1,262,333 |
Career Education | 106,256 | a | | 232,701 |
CEC Entertainment | 46,341 | | | 1,546,399 |
Coinstar | 72,650 | a,b | | 3,836,646 |
Corinthian Colleges | 192,110 | a | | 384,220 |
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store | 52,634 | | | 4,354,937 |
DineEquity | 31,722 | | | 2,259,875 |
Hillenbrand | 127,166 | | | 3,195,682 |
Interval Leisure Group | 79,095 | | | 1,507,551 |
The Fund 11
STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
| | | | |
Common Stocks (continued) | Shares | | | Value ($) |
Consumer Services (continued) | | | | |
ITT Educational Services | 34,497 | a,b | | 631,640 |
Jack in the Box | 113,723 | a | | 4,076,970 |
Lincoln Educational Services | 24,106 | | | 134,270 |
Marcus | 72,399 | | | 929,603 |
Marriott Vacations Worldwide | 76,257 | a | | 3,468,168 |
Monarch Casino & Resort | 17,578 | a | | 226,229 |
Multimedia Games Holding Company | 75,051 | a | | 1,850,758 |
Papa John’s International | 40,474 | a | | 2,549,862 |
Pinnacle Entertainment | 125,924 | a | | 2,400,111 |
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers | 35,991 | a | | 1,740,885 |
Ruby Tuesday | 146,894 | a | | 1,416,058 |
Ruth’s Hospitality Group | 79,602 | a | | 788,856 |
SHFL Entertainment | 130,832 | a | | 2,067,146 |
Sonic | 157,231 | a | | 1,970,104 |
Texas Roadhouse | 134,797 | | | 3,167,730 |
Universal Technical Institute | 10,571 | | | 125,478 |
| | | | 54,882,235 |
Diversified Financials—3.2% | | | | |
Calamos Asset Management, Cl. A | 45,930 | | | 521,305 |
Cash America International | 72,679 | | | 3,170,985 |
Encore Capital Group | 55,264 | a,b | | 1,574,471 |
EZCORP, Cl. A | 105,630 | a | | 1,785,147 |
Financial Engines | 91,572 | b | | 3,330,474 |
First Cash Financial Services | 61,709 | a | | 3,176,162 |
HFF, Cl. A | 66,453 | | | 1,392,190 |
Interactive Brokers Group, Cl. A | 108,033 | | | 1,626,977 |
Investment Technology Group | 89,578 | a | | 975,504 |
MarketAxess Holdings | 91,101 | | | 3,855,394 |
Piper Jaffray | 37,502 | a | | 1,266,068 |
Portfolio Recovery Associates | 41,669 | a | | 5,114,870 |
Prospect Capital | 419,237 | | | 4,624,184 |
Stifel Financial | 128,917 | a,b | | 4,153,706 |
Taylor Capital Group | 33,508 | | | 490,892 |
Virtus Investment Partners | 13,823 | a | | 2,640,193 |
World Acceptance | 34,703 | a,b | | 3,083,709 |
| | | | 42,782,231 |
12
| | | |
Common Stocks (continued) | Shares | | Value ($) |
Energy—4.4% | | | |
Approach Resources | 67,605 | a,b | 1,603,591 |
Basic Energy Services | 61,478 | a,b | 844,093 |
Bristow Group | 89,362 | | 5,647,678 |
C&J Energy Services | 98,461 | a,b | 1,948,543 |
Carrizo Oil & Gas | 81,166 | a | 1,965,841 |
Cloud Peak Energy | 119,826 | a | 2,341,400 |
Comstock Resources | 93,671 | a | 1,466,888 |
Contango Oil & Gas | 36,102 | | 1,358,157 |
ERA Group | 41,856 | a | 956,410 |
Exterran Holdings | 166,673 | a | 4,403,501 |
Geospace Technologies | 29,754 | a | 2,510,345 |
Gulf Island Fabrication | 30,108 | | 619,020 |
Gulfport Energy | 149,357 | a | 7,794,942 |
Hornbeck Offshore Services | 67,427 | a | 3,028,821 |
ION Geophysical | 304,714 | a | 1,901,415 |
Lufkin Industries | 72,086 | | 6,364,473 |
Matrix Service | 65,606 | a | 986,058 |
PDC Energy | 61,453 | a | 2,660,915 |
Penn Virginia | 224,778 | b | 905,855 |
PetroQuest Energy | 105,144 | a | 450,016 |
Pioneer Energy Services | 109,026 | a | 768,633 |
SEACOR Holdings | 47,740 | b | 3,442,531 |
Stone Energy | 120,285 | a | 2,373,223 |
Swift Energy | 97,977 | a,b | 1,267,822 |
TETRA Technologies | 199,559 | a | 1,821,974 |
| | | 59,432,145 |
Food & Staples Retailing—.6% | | | |
Andersons | 33,027 | | 1,800,632 |
Casey’s General Stores | 81,824 | | 4,738,428 |
Nash Finch | 28,940 | | 594,717 |
Spartan Stores | 55,528 | | 931,760 |
| | | 8,065,537 |
Food, Beverage & Tobacco—2.7% | | | |
Alliance One International | 258,402 | a | 969,007 |
B&G Foods | 122,199 | | 3,771,061 |
Boston Beer, Cl. A | 17,053 | a,b | 2,887,414 |
The Fund 13
STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
| | | |
Common Stocks (continued) | Shares | | Value ($) |
Food, Beverage & Tobacco (continued) | | | |
Cal-Maine Foods | 33,520 | | 1,430,634 |
Calavo Growers | 25,423 | b | 720,996 |
Darling International | 268,335 | a | 4,966,881 |
Diamond Foods | 31,462 | a,b | 474,447 |
Hain Celestial Group | 101,326 | a,b | 6,611,522 |
J&J Snack Foods | 31,246 | | 2,344,075 |
Sanderson Farms | 55,345 | b | 3,390,435 |
Seneca Foods, Cl. A | 29,451 | a | 959,808 |
Snyders-Lance | 94,971 | | 2,391,370 |
TreeHouse Foods | 78,580 | a | 5,006,332 |
| | | 35,923,982 |
Health Care Equipment & Services—7.0% | | | |
Abaxis | 43,744 | | 1,867,431 |
ABIOMED | 95,294 | a,b | 1,760,080�� |
Air Methods | 76,364 | | 2,794,159 |
Align Technology | 154,827 | a,b | 5,127,870 |
Almost Family | 13,758 | | 271,583 |
Amedisys | 52,896 | a,b | 531,076 |
AMN Healthcare Services | 124,131 | a | 1,704,319 |
AmSurg | 78,542 | a | 2,635,870 |
Analogic | 32,662 | | 2,595,976 |
Bio-Reference Labs | 71,187 | a,b | 1,815,268 |
Cantel Medical | 50,595 | | 1,599,308 |
Centene | 119,641 | a | 5,527,414 |
Chemed | 47,576 | | 3,883,153 |
Computer Programs & Systems | 22,312 | | 1,170,488 |
CONMED | 75,174 | | 2,355,201 |
CorVel | 18,192 | a | 863,574 |
Cross Country Healthcare | 47,524 | a | 237,620 |
CryoLife | 117,742 | | 706,452 |
Cyberonics | 62,683 | a | 2,721,696 |
Ensign Group | 29,196 | | 1,018,065 |
Gentiva Health Services | 61,437 | a | 644,474 |
Greatbatch | 53,487 | a | 1,494,427 |
Haemonetics | 108,731 | a | 4,186,144 |
Hanger | 67,804 | a | 2,060,564 |
14
| | | | |
Common Stocks (continued) | Shares | | | Value ($) |
Health Care Equipment & Services (continued) | | | | |
HealthStream | 44,056 | a | | 1,011,526 |
Healthways | 54,376 | a | | 755,283 |
ICU Medical | 35,669 | a | | 2,149,057 |
Integra LifeSciences Holdings | 51,539 | a | | 1,805,411 |
Invacare | 80,274 | | | 1,079,685 |
IPC The Hospitalist | 28,880 | a | | 1,317,506 |
Kindred Healthcare | 103,956 | a | | 1,090,498 |
Landauer | 14,214 | b | | 794,136 |
LHC Group | 45,193 | a | | 981,592 |
Magellan Health Services | 71,139 | a | | 3,639,471 |
Medidata Solutions | 44,502 | a | | 2,953,153 |
Meridian Bioscience | 116,661 | b | | 2,367,052 |
Merit Medical Systems | 61,074 | a | | 590,586 |
Molina Healthcare | 76,388 | a | | 2,536,082 |
MWI Veterinary Supply | 24,949 | a | | 2,936,747 |
Natus Medical | 61,408 | a | | 768,214 |
Neogen | 47,199 | a | | 2,399,125 |
NuVasive | 120,649 | a | | 2,530,010 |
Omnicell | 75,893 | a | | 1,367,592 |
Palomar Medical Technologies | 19,471 | a | | 263,832 |
PharMerica | 87,688 | a | | 1,130,298 |
Quality Systems | 84,599 | | | 1,511,784 |
SurModics | 45,127 | a | | 1,193,609 |
Symmetry Medical | 124,679 | a | | 1,486,174 |
West Pharmaceutical Services | 75,710 | | | 4,834,841 |
| | | | 93,065,476 |
Household & Personal Products—.6% | | | | |
Central Garden & Pet, Cl. A | 124,624 | a | | 1,096,691 |
Inter Parfums | 53,392 | | | 1,546,766 |
Medifast | 47,924 | a | | 1,255,609 |
Prestige Brands Holdings | 103,255 | a | | 2,782,722 |
WD-40 | 35,334 | | | 1,905,563 |
| | | | 8,587,351 |
Insurance—2.2% | | | | |
AMERISAFE | 38,602 | | | 1,260,741 |
eHealth | 45,556 | a | | 953,943 |
The Fund 15
STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
| | | | |
Common Stocks (continued) | Shares | | | Value ($) |
Insurance (continued) | | | | |
Employers Holdings | 72,251 | | | 1,636,485 |
Horace Mann Educators | 90,463 | | | 2,039,941 |
Infinity Property & Casualty | 19,516 | | | 1,107,338 |
Meadowbrook Insurance Group | 114,665 | | | 892,094 |
National Financial Partners | 92,346 | a | | 2,340,048 |
Navigators Group | 27,164 | a | | 1,572,252 |
ProAssurance | 137,266 | | | 6,724,661 |
RLI | 34,089 | | | 2,449,295 |
Safety Insurance Group | 24,293 | | | 1,206,633 |
Selective Insurance Group | 112,195 | | | 2,628,729 |
Stewart Information Services | 63,879 | | | 1,729,205 |
Tower Group International | 87,602 | | | 1,657,430 |
United Fire Group | 65,070 | | | 1,819,357 |
| | | | 30,018,152 |
Materials—5.9% | | | | |
A. Schulman | 69,849 | | | 1,813,979 |
A.M. Castle & Co. | 15,892 | a,b | | 275,249 |
AK Steel Holding | 285,202 | b | | 955,427 |
AMCOL International | 74,886 | | | 2,304,242 |
American Vanguard | 69,461 | | | 2,003,255 |
Balchem | 59,466 | | | 2,577,256 |
Buckeye Technologies | 89,038 | | | 3,346,938 |
Calgon Carbon | 114,021 | a | | 1,942,918 |
Century Aluminum | 127,164 | a | | 1,037,658 |
Clearwater Paper | 47,598 | a | | 2,190,460 |
Deltic Timber | 26,354 | | | 1,646,598 |
Glatfelter | 100,670 | | | 2,416,080 |
Globe Specialty Metals | 156,308 | | | 2,041,382 |
H.B. Fuller | 105,638 | | | 4,003,680 |
Hawkins | 19,754 | | | 734,651 |
Haynes International | 24,753 | | | 1,203,243 |
Headwaters | 169,779 | a | | 1,843,800 |
Innophos Holdings | 53,895 | | | 2,765,352 |
Kaiser Aluminum | 46,936 | | | 2,956,968 |
KapStone Paper and Packaging | 90,501 | | | 2,677,020 |
Koppers Holdings | 48,875 | | | 2,146,101 |
16
| | | | |
Common Stocks (continued) | Shares | | | Value ($) |
Materials (continued) | | | | |
Kraton Performance Polymers | 79,790 | a | | 1,812,031 |
LSB Industries | 46,021 | a | | 1,503,046 |
Materion | 52,121 | | | 1,380,685 |
Myers Industries | 93,098 | | | 1,379,712 |
Neenah Paper | 43,859 | | | 1,261,385 |
Olympic Steel | 22,802 | | | 456,040 |
OM Group | 76,378 | a | | 1,868,970 |
PolyOne | 244,090 | | | 5,499,348 |
Quaker Chemical | 31,877 | | | 1,967,448 |
RTI International Metals | 64,780 | a | | 1,879,916 |
Schweitzer-Mauduit International | 85,722 | | | 3,453,739 |
Stepan | 37,310 | | | 2,124,431 |
Stillwater Mining | 265,286 | a,b | | 3,300,158 |
SunCoke Energy | 194,125 | a | | 2,937,111 |
Texas Industries | 43,089 | a,b | | 2,743,908 |
Tredegar | 46,188 | | | 1,367,165 |
Wausau Paper | 79,155 | | | 805,798 |
Zep | 31,674 | | | 481,445 |
| | | | 79,104,593 |
Media—.8% | | | | |
Arbitron | 72,557 | | | 3,387,686 |
Digital Generation | 40,838 | a,b | | 273,615 |
E.W. Scripps, Cl. A | 99,885 | a | | 1,387,403 |
Harte-Hanks | 109,263 | | | 866,456 |
Live Nation | 329,170 | a | | 4,157,417 |
| | | | 10,072,577 |
Pharmaceuticals, Biotech & | | | | |
Life Sciences—3.5% | | | | |
Acorda Therapeutics | 84,722 | a | | 3,352,450 |
Affymetrix | 142,851 | a,b | | 519,978 |
Akorn | 160,386 | a | | 2,413,809 |
ArQule | 98,879 | a | | 291,693 |
Cambrex | 105,333 | a | | 1,315,609 |
Cubist Pharmaceuticals | 160,456 | a | | 7,368,140 |
Emergent BioSolutions | 74,598 | a | | 1,144,333 |
Enzo Biochem | 76,337 | a | | 170,995 |
The Fund 17
STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
| | | |
Common Stocks (continued) | Shares | | Value ($) |
Pharmaceuticals, Biotech & | | | |
Life Sciences (continued) | | | |
Hi-Tech Pharmacal | 22,685 | b | 749,966 |
Luminex | 91,824 | a | 1,527,033 |
Medicines | 125,947 | a | 4,251,971 |
Momenta Pharmaceuticals | 109,304 | a,b | 1,346,625 |
PAREXEL International | 146,339 | a | 5,992,582 |
Questcor Pharmaceuticals | 150,630 | b | 4,630,366 |
Salix Pharmaceuticals | 117,926 | a | 6,166,351 |
Spectrum Pharmaceuticals | 114,974 | b | 851,957 |
ViroPharma | 149,668 | a | 4,078,453 |
| | | 46,172,311 |
Real Estate—8.4% | | | |
Acadia Realty Trust | 128,151 | c | 3,658,711 |
Cedar Realty Trust | 171,121 | c | 1,096,886 |
Colonial Properties Trust | 199,121 | c | 4,621,598 |
Cousins Properties | 271,180 | c | 2,961,286 |
DiamondRock Hospitality | 421,585 | c | 4,207,418 |
EastGroup Properties | 62,661 | c | 3,952,029 |
EPR Properties | 117,207 | c | 6,626,884 |
Forestar Group | 81,127 | a,c | 1,747,476 |
Franklin Street Properties | 163,753 | c | 2,500,508 |
Geo Group | 177,680 | | 6,654,116 |
Getty Realty | 40,530 | b,c | 867,747 |
Government Properties Income Trust | 122,450 | c | 3,189,823 |
Healthcare Realty Trust | 192,361 | c | 5,774,677 |
Inland Real Estate | 167,977 | c | 1,901,500 |
Kite Realty Group Trust | 150,719 | c | 994,745 |
LaSalle Hotel Properties | 229,279 | c | 5,945,204 |
Lexington Realty Trust | 453,990 | c | 5,815,612 |
LTC Properties | 64,594 | c | 3,003,621 |
Medical Properties Trust | 366,905 | c | 5,903,501 |
Mid-America Apartment Communities | 104,871 | c | 7,207,784 |
Parkway Properties | 84,755 | c | 1,545,084 |
Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust | 134,683 | b,c | 2,791,979 |
Post Properties | 135,653 | c | 6,705,328 |
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| | | |
Common Stocks (continued) | Shares | | Value ($) |
Real Estate (continued) | | | |
PS Business Parks | 44,902 | c | 3,583,180 |
Sabra Health Care | 83,627 | c | 2,493,757 |
Saul Centers | 20,639 | c | 924,627 |
Sovran Self Storage | 77,760 | c | 5,334,336 |
Tanger Factory Outlet Centers | 223,930 | c | 8,312,282 |
Universal Health | | | |
Realty Income Trust | 27,265 | c | 1,464,948 |
Urstadt Biddle Properties, Cl. A | 49,635 | c | 1,105,371 |
| | | 112,892,018 |
Retailing—5.4% | | | |
Big 5 Sporting Goods | 46,114 | b | 774,715 |
Blue Nile | 33,014 | a,b | 1,077,247 |
Brown Shoe | 124,937 | | 2,112,685 |
Buckle | 69,248 | b | 3,361,990 |
Cato, Cl. A | 68,122 | | 1,635,609 |
Children’s Place Retail Stores | 60,891 | a | 2,978,788 |
Christopher & Banks | 79,127 | a | 549,933 |
Finish Line, Cl. A | 107,014 | | 2,075,001 |
Francesca’s Holdings | 101,862 | a | 2,909,179 |
Fred’s, Cl. A | 85,599 | b | 1,218,074 |
Genesco | 54,750 | a | 3,369,863 |
Group 1 Automotive | 43,288 | b | 2,618,058 |
Haverty Furniture | 44,908 | | 1,067,912 |
Hibbett Sports | 67,164 | a | 3,683,945 |
Hot Topic | 97,740 | | 1,363,473 |
JOS. A. Bank Clothiers | 53,636 | a,b | 2,342,820 |
Kirkland’s | 33,038 | a | 398,438 |
Lithia Motors, Cl. A | 39,066 | | 1,934,548 |
Lumber Liquidators Holdings | 62,371 | a,b | 5,111,927 |
MarineMax | 45,416 | a | 526,371 |
Men’s Wearhouse | 113,950 | | 3,817,325 |
Monro Muffler Brake | 57,976 | b | 2,397,887 |
NutriSystem | 60,003 | | 486,024 |
OfficeMax | 210,490 | | 2,422,740 |
PEP Boys-Manny Moe & Jack | 109,534 | a | 1,270,594 |
The Fund 19
STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
| | | |
Common Stocks (continued) | Shares | | Value ($) |
Retailing (continued) | | | |
PetMed Express | 49,956 | b | 624,450 |
Pool | 112,753 | | 5,527,152 |
Rue21 | 44,863 | a | 1,431,130 |
Select Comfort | 129,770 | a | 2,753,719 |
Sonic Automotive, Cl. A | 73,670 | | 1,620,003 |
Stage Stores | 77,859 | | 2,155,916 |
Stein Mart | 53,935 | | 426,626 |
Tuesday Morning | 107,609 | a | 872,709 |
Vitamin Shoppe | 70,537 | a | 3,466,894 |
VOXX International | 30,262 | a | 288,397 |
Zale | 60,203 | a,b | 267,301 |
Zumiez | 49,385 | a,b | 1,430,683 |
| | | 72,370,126 |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor | | | |
Equipment—4.3% | | | |
Advanced Energy Industries | 108,587 | a | 1,843,807 |
ATMI | 96,681 | a | 2,102,812 |
Brooks Automation | 135,781 | | 1,319,791 |
Cabot Microelectronics | 54,929 | a | 1,840,671 |
Ceva | 59,795 | a | 912,472 |
Cirrus Logic | 155,013 | a | 2,993,301 |
Cohu | 46,209 | | 442,220 |
Cymer | 68,817 | a | 7,209,269 |
Diodes | 74,566 | a | 1,510,707 |
DSP Group | 61,946 | a | 499,904 |
Entropic Communications | 269,566 | a | 1,142,960 |
Exar | 85,871 | a | 925,689 |
GT Advanced Technologies | 236,057 | a,b | 927,704 |
Hittite Microwave | 60,339 | a | 3,385,621 |
Kopin | 154,486 | a | 511,349 |
Kulicke & Soffa Industries | 220,317 | a | 2,546,865 |
Micrel | 123,706 | | 1,244,482 |
Microsemi | 219,693 | a | 4,569,614 |
MKS Instruments | 123,669 | | 3,322,986 |
Monolithic Power Systems | 57,441 | | 1,385,477 |
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| | | | |
Common Stocks (continued) | Shares | | | Value ($) |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor | | | | |
Equipment (continued) | | | | |
Nanometrics | 37,448 | a | | 525,395 |
Pericom Semiconductor | 88,145 | a | | 569,417 |
Power Integrations | 71,604 | | | 2,965,122 |
Rubicon Technology | 23,377 | a,b | | 173,224 |
Rudolph Technologies | 87,315 | a | | 1,018,966 |
Sigma Designs | 82,778 | a | | 394,023 |
STR Holdings | 56,126 | a,b | | 126,284 |
Supertex | 26,586 | | | 560,433 |
Tessera Technologies | 100,087 | | | 2,038,772 |
TriQuint Semiconductor | 361,692 | a | | 2,112,281 |
Ultratech | 76,151 | a | | 2,244,170 |
Veeco Instruments | 82,738 | a,b | | 3,149,836 |
Volterra Semiconductor | 73,573 | a | | 957,185 |
| | | | 57,472,809 |
Software & Services—6.6% | | | | |
Blackbaud | 92,551 | | | 2,712,670 |
Blucora | 100,363 | a | | 1,482,362 |
Bottomline Technologies | 79,994 | a | | 2,095,843 |
CACI International, Cl. A | 62,441 | a,b | | 3,652,174 |
Cardtronics | 97,477 | a | | 2,730,331 |
CIBER | 75,421 | a | | 321,293 |
comScore | 57,357 | a | | 927,463 |
CSG Systems International | 90,957 | a | | 1,965,581 |
DealerTrack Technologies | 97,292 | a | | 2,709,582 |
Dice Holdings | 141,160 | a | | 1,191,390 |
Digital River | 94,559 | a | | 1,369,214 |
Ebix | 81,229 | b | | 1,511,672 |
EPIQ Systems | 74,058 | | | 1,034,590 |
ExlService Holdings | 56,505 | a | | 1,843,193 |
Forrester Research | 31,469 | | | 1,128,164 |
Heartland Payment Systems | 99,170 | b | | 3,261,701 |
Higher One Holdings | 81,449 | a,b | | 803,087 |
iGATE | 73,292 | a | | 1,223,243 |
Interactive Intelligence Group | 23,789 | a | | 985,578 |
The Fund 21
STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
| | | |
Common Stocks (continued) | Shares | | Value ($) |
Software & Services (continued) | | | |
j2 Global | 99,621 | b | 4,054,575 |
Liquidity Services | 60,348 | a,b | 1,985,449 |
LivePerson | 97,299 | a | 1,247,373 |
LogMeIn | 48,822 | a | 1,102,401 |
Manhattan Associates | 51,158 | a | 3,591,803 |
MAXIMUS | 75,041 | | 5,980,017 |
MicroStrategy, Cl. A | 19,585 | a | 1,766,371 |
Monotype Imaging Holdings | 89,461 | | 2,074,601 |
NetScout Systems | 105,080 | a | 2,396,875 |
NIC | 112,055 | | 1,887,006 |
OpenTable | 51,494 | a,b | 2,852,253 |
Perficient | 84,161 | a | 882,007 |
Progress Software | 133,453 | a | 3,012,034 |
QuinStreet | 75,147 | a,b | 491,461 |
Sourcefire | 66,893 | a | 3,194,810 |
Stamps.com | 28,963 | a | 980,108 |
SYKES Enterprises | 104,455 | a | 1,607,562 |
Synchronoss Technologies | 59,538 | a | 1,687,307 |
Take-Two Interactive Software | 196,607 | a | 3,000,223 |
TeleTech Holdings | 70,867 | a | 1,508,758 |
Tyler Technologies | 67,815 | a | 4,288,621 |
United Online | 202,857 | | 1,379,428 |
VASCO Data Security International | 64,015 | a | 544,768 |
Virtusa | 42,482 | a | 943,525 |
Websense | 100,142 | a | 1,786,533 |
XO Group | 98,520 | a | 1,109,335 |
| | | 88,304,335 |
Technology Hardware & Equipment—6.6% | | | |
3D Systems | 183,246 | a,b | 7,007,327 |
Agilysys | 45,484 | a,b | 531,253 |
Anixter International | 63,065 | | 4,524,283 |
ARRIS Group | 258,333 | a | 4,265,078 |
Avid Technology | 118,377 | a | 780,104 |
Badger Meter | 33,852 | | 1,478,655 |
22
| | | | |
Common Stocks (continued) | Shares | | | Value ($) |
Technology Hardware & Equipment (continued) | | | | |
Bel Fuse, Cl. B | 27,512 | | | 404,977 |
Benchmark Electronics | 156,557 | a | | 2,792,977 |
Black Box | 39,667 | | | 861,567 |
Checkpoint Systems | 105,343 | a | | 1,218,819 |
Cognex | 92,432 | | | 3,669,550 |
Coherent | 52,816 | | | 2,953,999 |
Comtech Telecommunications | 53,484 | | | 1,316,241 |
CTS | 90,241 | | | 961,067 |
Daktronics | 85,135 | | | 850,499 |
Digi International | 54,924 | a | | 500,907 |
DTS | 40,920 | a | | 686,638 |
Electro Scientific Industries | 50,385 | | | 543,150 |
Electronics for Imaging | 103,697 | a | | 2,770,784 |
FARO Technologies | 35,698 | a | | 1,384,725 |
FEI | 84,303 | | | 5,385,276 |
Harmonic | 288,578 | a | | 1,639,123 |
Insight Enterprises | 120,018 | a | | 2,174,726 |
Intermec | 98,729 | a,b | | 971,493 |
Ixia | 111,811 | a | | 1,841,527 |
Littelfuse | 50,406 | | | 3,519,347 |
Measurement Specialties | 29,281 | a | | 1,252,348 |
Mercury Systems | 48,925 | a | | 378,190 |
Methode Electronics | 60,165 | | | 865,173 |
MTS Systems | 37,141 | | | 2,263,744 |
NETGEAR | 78,487 | a | | 2,338,128 |
Newport | 92,000 | a | | 1,393,800 |
Oplink Communications | 50,000 | a | | 821,000 |
OSI Systems | 40,799 | a | | 2,337,783 |
Park Electrochemical | 51,185 | | | 1,221,786 |
PC-Tel | 37,611 | | | 250,865 |
Plexus | 81,270 | a | | 2,191,852 |
Procera Networks | 36,460 | a | | 404,341 |
Radisys | 18,759 | a | | 93,045 |
Rofin-Sinar Technologies | 50,634 | a | | 1,260,787 |
The Fund 23
STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
| | | |
Common Stocks (continued) | Shares | | Value ($) |
Technology Hardware & Equipment (continued) | | | |
Rogers | 34,813 | a | 1,484,426 |
ScanSource | 78,591 | a | 2,276,781 |
Super Micro Computer | 50,528 | a | 486,079 |
Symmetricom | 143,190 | a | 744,588 |
Synaptics | 72,325 | a | 2,981,960 |
SYNNEX | 75,363 | a | 2,607,560 |
TTM Technologies | 112,524 | a | 813,549 |
ViaSat | 84,994 | a,b | 4,119,659 |
| | | 87,621,536 |
Telecommunication Services—.5% | | | |
Atlantic Tele-Network | 31,775 | | 1,613,217 |
Cbeyond | 86,151 | a | 756,406 |
Cincinnati Bell | 369,153 | a | 1,299,419 |
General Communication, Cl. A | 93,140 | a | 904,389 |
Lumos Networks | 19,076 | b | 257,335 |
NTELOS Holdings | 38,736 | | 570,194 |
USA Mobility | 57,553 | | 780,994 |
| | | 6,181,954 |
Transportation—1.7% | | | |
Allegiant Travel | 36,727 | | 3,301,757 |
Arkansas Best | 35,469 | | 372,779 |
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings | 60,246 | a | 2,253,200 |
Forward Air | 81,958 | | 3,023,431 |
Heartland Express | 123,891 | | 1,681,201 |
Hub Group, Cl. A | 74,305 | a | 2,723,278 |
Knight Transportation | 127,037 | | 1,984,318 |
Old Dominion Freight Line | 154,888 | a | 5,963,188 |
SkyWest | 139,166 | | 1,991,465 |
| | | 23,294,617 |
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| | | | |
| Common Stocks (continued) | Shares | | Value ($) |
| Utilities—4.2% | | | |
| Allete | 73,379 | | 3,768,012 |
| American States Water | 53,455 | | 2,965,683 |
| Avista | 124,531 | | 3,493,095 |
| CH Energy Group | 40,795 | | 2,650,451 |
| El Paso Electric | 102,655 | | 3,845,456 |
| Laclede Group | 52,551 | b | 2,454,657 |
| New Jersey Resources | 88,245 | | 4,165,164 |
| Northwest Natural Gas | 64,313 | | 2,859,999 |
| NorthWestern | 87,901 | | 3,781,501 |
| Piedmont Natural Gas | 164,149 | b | 5,651,650 |
| South Jersey Industries | 66,543 | | 4,105,703 |
| Southwest Gas | 116,763 | | 5,916,381 |
| UIL Holdings | 129,346 | | 5,385,967 |
| UNS Energy | 101,571 | | 5,176,058 |
| | | | 56,219,777 |
| Total Common Stocks | | | |
| (cost $980,146,641) | | | 1,318,697,523 |
| | Principal | | |
| Short-Term Investments—.1% | Amount ($) | | Value ($) |
| U.S. Treasury Bills; | | | |
| 0.06%, 6/13/13 | | | |
| (cost $724,946) | 725,000 | d | 724,985 |
|
| Other Investment—1.0% | Shares | | Value ($) |
| Registered | | | |
| Investment Company; | | | |
| Dreyfus Institutional Preferred | | | |
| Plus Money Market Fund | | | |
| (cost $12,740,535) | 12,740,535 | e | 12,740,535 |
The Fund 25
STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
| | | | |
Investment of Cash Collateral | | | | |
for Securities Loaned—9.8% | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Registered Investment Company; | | | | |
Dreyfus Institutional Cash Advantage Fund | | | | |
(cost $131,124,924) | 131,124,924 | e | 131,124,924 | |
Total Investments (cost $1,124,737,046) | 109.5 | % | 1,463,287,967 | |
Liabilities, Less Cash and Receivables | (9.5 | %) | (126,549,982 | ) |
Net Assets | 100.0 | % | 1,336,737,985 | |
|
a Non-income producing security. |
b Security, or portion thereof, on loan.At April 30, 2013, the value of the fund’s securities on loan was |
$133,230,617 and the value of the collateral held by the fund was $135,370,879, consisting of cash collateral of |
$131,124,924 and U.S. Government & Agency securities valued at $4,245,955. |
c Investment in real estate investment trust. |
d Held by or on behalf of a counterparty for open financial futures positions. |
e Investment in affiliated money market mutual fund. |
| | | |
Portfolio Summary (Unaudited)† | | |
|
| Value (%) | | Value (%) |
Short-Term/ | | Consumer Services | 4.1 |
Money Market Investments | 10.9 | Pharmaceuticals, | |
Capital Goods | 10.0 | Biotech & Life Sciences | 3.5 |
Real Estate | 8.4 | Diversified Financials | 3.2 |
Banks | 7.2 | Commercial & Professional Services | 3.0 |
Health Care Equipment & Services | 7.0 | Food, Beverage & Tobacco | 2.7 |
Software & Services | 6.6 | Insurance | 2.2 |
Technology Hardware & Equipment | 6.6 | Transportation | 1.7 |
Materials | 5.9 | Media | .8 |
Retailing | 5.4 | Automobiles & Components | .6 |
Consumer Durables & Apparel | 5.1 | Food & Staples Retailing | .6 |
Energy | 4.4 | Household & Personal Products | .6 |
Semiconductors & | | Telecommunication Services | .5 |
Semiconductor Equipment | 4.3 | | |
Utilities | 4.2 | | 109.5 |
|
† Based on net assets. | | | |
See notes to financial statements. | | | |
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL FUTURES
April 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
| | | | | |
| | Market Value | | Unrealized | |
| | Covered by | | Appreciation | |
| Contracts | Contracts ($) | Expiration | at 4/30/2013 | ($) |
Financial Futures Long | | | | | |
Russell 2000 Mini | 193 | 18,240,430 | June 2013 | 295,366 | |
|
See notes to financial statements. | | | | | |
The Fund 27
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
April 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
| | |
| Cost | Value |
Assets ($): | | |
Investments in securities—See Statement of Investments (including | | |
securities on loan, valued at $133,230,617)—Notes 1(b): | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | 980,871,587 | 1,319,422,508 |
Affiliated issuers | 143,865,459 | 143,865,459 |
Cash | | 1,393,257 |
Receivable for investment securities sold | | 7,319,411 |
Dividends and securities lending income receivable | | 806,229 |
Receivable for shares of Common Stock subscribed | | 706,405 |
Receivable for futures variation margin—Note 4 | | 84,165 |
| | 1,473,597,434 |
Liabilities ($): | | |
Due to The Dreyfus Corporation and affiliates—Note 3(b) | | 503,503 |
Liability for securities on loan—Note 1(b) | | 131,124,924 |
Payable for investment securities purchased | | 3,398,379 |
Payable for shares of Common Stock redeemed | | 1,827,167 |
Interest payable—Note 2 | | 476 |
Accrued expenses | | 5,000 |
| | 136,859,449 |
Net Assets ($) | | 1,336,737,985 |
Composition of Net Assets ($): | | |
Paid-in capital | | 989,055,100 |
Accumulated undistributed investment income—net | | 2,729,481 |
Accumulated net realized gain (loss) on investments | | 6,107,117 |
Accumulated net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | |
on investments (including $295,366 net unrealized | | |
appreciation on financial futures) | | 338,846,287 |
Net Assets ($) | | 1,336,737,985 |
Shares Outstanding | | |
(200 million shares of $.001 par value Common Stock authorized) | | 54,722,718 |
Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price per share ($) | | 24.43 |
|
See notes to financial statements. | | |
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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
Six Months Ended April 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
| | |
Investment Income ($): | | |
Income: | | |
Cash dividends: | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | 12,046,130 | |
Affiliated issuers | 7,736 | |
Income from securities lending—Note 1(b) | 1,008,571 | |
Interest | 178 | |
Total Income | 13,062,615 | |
Expenses: | | |
Management fee—Note 3(a) | 1,511,906 | |
Shareholder servicing costs—Note 3(b) | 1,511,906 | |
Directors’ fees —Note 3(a,c) | 67,296 | |
Loan commitment fees—Note 2 | 4,585 | |
Interest expense—Note 2 | 691 | |
Total Expenses | 3,096,384 | |
Less—Directors’ fees reimbursed by the Manager—Note 3(a) | (67,296 | ) |
Net Expenses | 3,029,088 | |
Investment Income—Net | 10,033,527 | |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments—Note 4 ($): | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | 17,731,873 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on financial futures | 1,015,428 | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) | 18,747,301 | |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | 149,457,969 | |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on financial futures | 648,726 | |
Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | 150,106,695 | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments | 168,853,996 | |
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | 178,887,523 | |
|
See notes to financial statements. | | |
The Fund 29
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
| | | | |
| Six Months Ended | | | |
| April 30, 2013 | | Year Ended | |
| (Unaudited) | | October 31, 2012 | |
Operations ($): | | | | |
Investment income—net | 10,033,527 | | 10,572,127 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | 18,747,301 | | 32,493,512 | |
Net unrealized appreciation | | | | |
(depreciation) on investments | 150,106,695 | | 87,969,308 | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | | |
Resulting from Operations | 178,887,523 | | 131,034,947 | |
Dividends to Shareholders from ($): | | | | |
Investment income—net | (16,002,743 | ) | (5,417,284 | ) |
Net realized gain on investments | (31,995,533 | ) | (36,365,943 | ) |
Total Dividends | (47,998,276 | ) | (41,783,227 | ) |
Capital Stock Transactions ($): | | | | |
Net proceeds from shares sold | 259,099,000 | | 367,884,451 | |
Dividends reinvested | 45,945,653 | | 40,209,530 | |
Cost of shares redeemed | (227,125,946 | ) | (395,072,263 | ) |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | | |
from Capital Stock Transactions | 77,918,707 | | 13,021,718 | |
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | 208,807,954 | | 102,273,438 | |
Net Assets ($): | | | | |
Beginning of Period | 1,127,930,031 | | 1,025,656,593 | |
End of Period | 1,336,737,985 | | 1,127,930,031 | |
Undistributed investment income—net | 2,729,481 | | 8,698,697 | |
Capital Share Transactions (Shares): | | | | |
Shares sold | 11,118,329 | | 17,292,143 | |
Shares issued for dividends reinvested | 2,118,524 | | 2,043,682 | |
Shares redeemed | (9,893,299 | ) | (18,694,097 | ) |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding | 3,343,554 | | 641,728 | |
|
See notes to financial statements. | | | | |
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
The following table describes the performance for the fiscal periods indicated. Total return shows how much your investment in the fund would have increased (or decreased) during each period, assuming you had reinvested all dividends and distributions.These figures have been derived from the fund’s financial statements.
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Six Months Ended | | | | | | | | | | | |
| April 30, 2013 | | | | Year Ended October 31, | | | |
| (Unaudited) | | 2012 | | 2011 | | 2010 | | 2009 | | 2008 | |
Per Share Data ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
beginning of period | 21.95 | | 20.21 | | 18.82 | | 15.04 | | 15.71 | | 25.45 | |
Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investment income—neta | .19 | | .20 | | .14 | | .11 | | .15 | | .22 | |
Net realized and unrealized | | | | | | | | | | | | |
gain (loss) on investments | 3.24 | | 2.39 | | 1.80 | | 3.80 | | .45 | | (7.85 | ) |
Total from | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investment Operations | 3.43 | | 2.59 | | 1.94 | | 3.91 | | .60 | | (7.63 | ) |
Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
investment income—net | (.32 | ) | (.11 | ) | (.16 | ) | (.13 | ) | (.23 | ) | (.15 | ) |
Dividends from net realized | | | | | | | | | | | | |
gain on investments | (.63 | ) | (.74 | ) | (.39 | ) | — | | (1.04 | ) | (1.96 | ) |
Total Distributions | | (.95 | ) | (.85 | ) | (.55 | ) | (.13 | ) | (1.27 | ) | (2.11 | ) |
Net asset value, | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
end of period | | 24.43 | | 21.95 | | 20.21 | | 18.82 | | 15.04 | | 15.71 | |
Total Return (%) | | 16.14 | b | 13.24 | | 10.29 | | 26.08 | | 5.43 | | (32.21 | ) |
Ratios/Supplemental | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Data (%): | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses | | | | | | | | | | | | |
to average net assets | .51 | c | .51 | | .51 | | .51 | | .51 | | .51 | |
Ratio of net expenses | | | | | | | | | | | | |
to average net assets | .50 | c | .50 | | .50 | | .50 | | .50 | | .50 | |
Ratio of net investment | | | | | | | | | | | | |
income to average | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
net assets | | 1.66 | c | .97 | | .68 | | .65 | | 1.11 | | 1.09 | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 8.13 | b | 14.64 | | 22.25 | | 20.72 | | 25.48 | | 31.84 | |
Net Assets, end of period | | | | | | | | | | | | |
($ x 1,000) | 1,336,738 | | 1,127,930 | | 1,025,657 | | 1,002,700 | | 804,184 | | 734,645 | |
| |
a | Based on average shares outstanding at each month end. |
b | Not annualized. |
c | Annualized. |
See notes to financial statements.
The Fund 31
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
NOTE 1—Significant Accounting Policies:
Dreyfus Smallcap Stock Index Fund (the “fund”) is a separate non-diversified series of Dreyfus Index Funds, Inc. (the “Company”), which is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Act”), as an open-end management investment company and operates as a series company currently offering three series, including the fund. The fund’s investment objective is to match the performance of the Standard & Poor’s® SmallCap 600 Index.The Dreyfus Corporation (the “Manager” or “Dreyfus”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (“BNY Mellon”), serves as the fund’s investment adviser. MBSC Securities Corporation (the “Distributor”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Manager, is the distributor of the fund’s shares, which are sold to the public without a sales charge.
The Company accounts separately for the assets, liabilities and operations of each series. Expenses directly attributable to each series are charged to that series’ operations; expenses which are applicable to all series are allocated among them on a pro rata basis.
The Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification is the exclusive reference of authoritative U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) recognized by the FASB to be applied by nongovernmental entities. Rules and interpretive releases of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under authority of federal laws are also sources of authoritative GAAP for SEC registrants. The fund’s financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP, which may require the use of management estimates and assumptions.Actual results could differ from those estimates.
The Company enters into contracts that contain a variety of indemnifications.The fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown.The fund does not anticipate recognizing any loss related to these arrangements.
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(a) Portfolio valuation: The fair value of a financial instrument is the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (i.e., the exit price). GAAP establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs of valuation techniques used to measure fair value.This hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements).
Additionally, GAAP provides guidance on determining whether the volume and activity in a market has decreased significantly and whether such a decrease in activity results in transactions that are not orderly. GAAP requires enhanced disclosures around valuation inputs and techniques used during annual and interim periods.
Various inputs are used in determining the value of the fund’s investments relating to fair value measurements.These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
Level 1—unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments.
Level 2—other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.).
Level 3—significant unobservable inputs (including the fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments).
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers in or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy. Valuation techniques used to value the fund’s investments are as follows:
The Fund 33
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
Investments in securities are valued at the last sales price on the securities exchange or national securities market on which such securities are primarily traded. Securities listed on the National Market System for which market quotations are available are valued at the official closing price or, if there is no official closing price that day, at the last sales price. Securities not listed on an exchange or the national securities market, or securities for which there were no transactions, are valued at the average of the most recent bid and asked prices, except for open short positions, where the asked price is used for valuation purposes. Bid price is used when no asked price is available. Registered investment companies that are not traded on an exchange are valued at their net asset value. All of the preceding securities are categorized within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.
U.S. Treasury Bills are valued at the mean price between quoted bid prices and asked prices by an independent pricing service (the “Service”) approved by the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”).These securities are generally categorized within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
The Service’s procedures are reviewed by Dreyfus under the general supervision of the Board.
Fair valuing of securities may be determined with the assistance of a pricing service using calculations based on indices of domestic securities and other appropriate indicators, such as prices of relevant American Depository Receipts and financial futures. Utilizing these techniques may result in transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
When market quotations or official closing prices are not readily available, or are determined not to reflect accurately fair value, such as when the value of a security has been significantly affected by events after the close of the exchange or market on which the security is principally traded (for example, a foreign exchange or market), but before the fund calculates its net asset value, the fund may value these investments at fair value as determined in accordance with the procedures approved by the Board. Certain factors may be considered when
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fair valuing investments such as: fundamental analytical data, the nature and duration of restrictions on disposition, an evaluation of the forces that influence the market in which the securities are purchased and sold, and public trading in similar securities of the issuer or comparable issuers.These securities are either categorized within Level 2 or 3 of the fair value hierarchy depending on the relevant inputs used.
For restricted securities where observable inputs are limited, assumptions about market activity and risk are used and are categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
Financial futures, which are traded on an exchange, are valued at the last sales price on the securities exchange on which such securities are primarily traded or at the last sales price on the national securities market on each business day.These securities are generally categorized within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.
The following is a summary of the inputs used as of April 30, 2013 in valuing the fund’s investments:
| | | | |
| | Level 2—Other | Level 3— | |
| Level 1— | Significant | Significant | |
| Unadjusted | Observable | Unobservable | |
| Quoted Prices | Inputs | Inputs | Total |
Assets ($) | | | | |
Investments in Securities: | | | |
Equity Securities— | | | | |
Domestic | | | | |
Common | | | | |
Stocks† | 1,318,697,523 | — | — | 1,318,697,523 |
Mutual Funds | 143,865,459 | — | — | 143,865,459 |
U.S. Treasury | — | 724,985 | — | 724,985 |
Liabilities ($) | | | | |
Other Financial | | | | |
Instruments: | | | | |
Financial Futures†† | 295,366 | — | — | 295,366 |
| |
† | See Statement of Investments for additional detailed categorizations. |
†† | Amount shown represents unrealized appreciation at period end. |
At April 30, 2013, there were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
The Fund 35
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
(b) Securities transactions and investment income: Securities transactions are recorded on a trade date basis. Realized gains and losses from securities transactions are recorded on the identified cost basis. Dividend income is recognized on the ex-dividend date and interest income, including, where applicable, accretion of discount and amortization of premium on investments, is recognized on the accrual basis.
Pursuant to a securities lending agreement with The Bank of New York Mellon, a subsidiary of BNY Mellon and an affiliate of Dreyfus, the fund may lend securities to qualified institutions. It is the fund’s policy that, at origination, all loans are secured by collateral of at least 102% of the value of U.S. securities loaned and 105% of the value of foreign securities loaned. Collateral equivalent to at least 100% of the market value of securities on loan is maintained at all times. Collateral is either in the form of cash, which can be invested in certain money market mutual funds managed by the Manager, U.S. Government and Agency securities or letters of credit.The fund is entitled to receive all income on securities loaned, in addition to income earned as a result of the lending transaction. Although each security loaned is fully collateralized, the fund bears the risk of delay in recovery of, or loss of rights in, the securities loaned should a borrower fail to return the securities in a timely manner. During the period ended April 30, 2013, The Bank of New York Mellon earned $336,190 from lending portfolio securities, pursuant to the securities lending agreement.
(c) Affiliated issuers: Investments in other investment companies advised by Dreyfus are defined as “affiliated” under the Act. Investments in affiliated investment companies during the period ended April 30, 2013 were as follows:
| | | | | |
Affiliated | | | | | |
Investment | Value | | Value | | Net |
Company | 10/31/2012($) | Purchases ($) | Sales ($) | 4/30/2013($) | Assets (%) |
Dreyfus | | | | | |
Institutional | | | | | |
Preferred | | | | | |
Plus Money | | | | | |
Market | | | | | |
Fund | 14,458,071 | 151,547,107 | 153,264,643 | 12,740,535 | 1.0 |
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| | | | | |
Affiliated | | | | | |
Investment | Value | | | Value | Net |
Company | 10/31/2012 ($) | Purchases ($) | Sales ($) | 4/30/2013 ($) | Assets (%) |
Dreyfus | | | | | |
Institutional | | | | |
Cash | | | | | |
Advantage | | | | | |
Fund | 93,317,744 | 216,883,578 | 179,076,398 | 131,124,924 | 9.8 |
Total | 107,775,815 | 368,430,685 | 332,341,041 | 143,865,459 | 10.8 |
(d) Dividends to shareholders: Dividends are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Dividends from investment income-net and dividends from net realized capital gains, if any, are normally declared and paid annually, but the fund may make distributions on a more frequent basis to comply with the distribution requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”).To the extent that net realized capital gains can be offset by capital loss carryovers, it is the policy of the fund not to distribute such gains. Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.
(e) Federal income taxes: It is the policy of the fund to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company, if such qualification is in the best interests of its shareholders, by complying with the applicable provisions of the Code, and to make distributions of taxable income sufficient to relieve it from substantially all federal income and excise taxes.
As of and during the period ended April 30, 2013, the fund did not have any liabilities for any uncertain tax positions.The fund recognizes interest and penalties, if any, related to uncertain tax positions as income tax expense in the Statement of Operations. During the period, the fund did not incur any interest or penalties.
Each tax year in the three-year period ended October 31, 2012 remains subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service and state taxing authorities.
The tax character of distributions paid to shareholders during the fiscal year ended October 31, 2012 was as follows: ordinary income
The Fund 37
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
$11,863,852 and long-term capital gains $29,919,375.The tax character of current year distributions will be determined at the end of the current fiscal year.
(f) New Accounting Pronouncement: In January 2013, FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2013-01 (“ASU 2013-01”), “Clarifying the Scope of Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities”, replaced Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-11 (“ASU 2011-11”), “Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities”. ASU 2013-01 is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after January 1, 2013, and interim periods within those annual periods. ASU 2011-11 was intended to enhance disclosure requirements on the offsetting of financial assets and liabilities. ASU 2013-01 limits the scope of the new balance sheet offsetting disclosures to derivatives, repurchase agreements, and securities lending transactions to the extent that they are (1) offset in the financial statements or (2) subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement. Management is currently evaluating the application of ASU 2013-01 and its impact on the fund’s financial statements.
NOTE 2—Bank Lines of Credit:
The fund participates with other Dreyfus-managed funds in a $210 million unsecured credit facility led by Citibank, N.A. and a $300 million unsecured credit facility provided by The Bank of New York Mellon (each, a “Facility”), each to be utilized primarily for temporary or emergency purposes, including the financing of redemptions. In connection therewith, the fund has agreed to pay its pro rata portion of commitment fees for each Facility. Interest is charged to the fund based on rates determined pursuant to the terms of the respective Facility at the time of borrowing.
The average amount of borrowings outstanding under the Facilities during the period ended April 30, 2013 was approximately $122,700 with a related weighted average annualized interest rate of 1.14%.
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NOTE 3—Management Fee and Other Transactions With Affiliates:
(a) Pursuant to a management agreement (the”Agreement”) with the Manager, the management fee is computed at the annual rate of .25% of the value of the fund’s average daily net assets and is payable monthly. Under the terms of the Agreement, the Manager has agreed to pay all of the fund’s direct expenses, except management fees, Shareholder Services Plan fees, brokerage fees and commissions, taxes, interest expense, commitment fees on borrowings, fees and expenses of non-interested Board members, fees and expenses of independent counsel to the fund and extraordinary expenses.The Manager has also agreed to reduce its management fee in an amount equal to the fund’s allocable portion of the accrued fees and expenses of the non-interested Board members and fees and expenses of independent counsel to the fund and to non-interested Board members. During the period ended April 30, 2013, fees reimbursed by the Manager amounted to $67,296.
(b) Under the Shareholder Services Plan, the fund pays the Distributor for the provision of certain services, at an annual rate of .25% of the value of the fund’s average daily net assets.The services provided may include personal services relating to shareholder accounts, such as answering shareholder inquiries regarding the fund and providing reports and other information, and services related to the maintenance of shareholder accounts. The Distributor may make payments to Service Agents (securities dealers, financial institutions or other industry professionals) with respect to these services.The Distributor determines the amounts to be paid to Service Agents. During the period ended April 30, 2013, the fund was charged $1,511,906 pursuant to the Shareholder Services Plan.
The components of “Due toThe Dreyfus Corporation and affiliates” in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities consist of: management fees
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
$269,760 and Shareholder Services Plan fees $269,760, which are offset against an expense reimbursement currently in effect in the amount of $36,017.
(c) Each Board member also serves as a Board member of other funds within the Dreyfus complex. Annual retainer fees and attendance fees are allocated to each fund based on net assets.
NOTE 4—Securities Transactions:
The aggregate amount of purchases and sales of investment securities, excluding short-term securities and financial futures, during the period ended April 30, 2013, amounted to $138,052,852 and $98,032,059, respectively.
Derivatives: A derivative is a financial instrument whose performance is derived from the performance of another asset. Each type of derivative instrument that was held by the fund during the period ended April 30, 2013 is discussed below.
Financial Futures: In the normal course of pursuing its investment objective, the fund is exposed to market risk, including equity price risk as a result of changes in value of underlying financial instruments. The fund invests in financial futures in order to manage its exposure to or protect against changes in the market. A financial futures contract represents a commitment for the future purchase or a sale of an asset at a specified date. Upon entering into such contracts, these investments require initial margin deposits with a counterparty, which consist of cash or cash equivalents. The amount of these deposits is determined by the exchange or Board of Trade on which the contract
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is traded and is subject to change. Accordingly, variation margin payments are received or made to reflect daily unrealized gains or losses which are recorded in the Statement of Operations. When the contracts are closed, the fund recognizes a realized gain or loss which is reflected in the Statement of Operations.There is minimal counter-party credit risk to the fund with financial futures since they are exchange traded, and the exchange’s clearinghouse guarantees the financial futures against default. Financial futures open at April 30, 2013 are set forth in the Statement of Financial Futures.
The following summarizes the average market value of derivatives outstanding during the period ended April 30, 2013:
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Equity financial futures | 17,551,799 |
At April 30, 2013, accumulated net unrealized appreciation on investments was $338,550,921, consisting of $401,550,166 gross unrealized appreciation and $62,999,245 gross unrealized depreciation.
At April 30, 2013, the cost of investments for federal income tax purposes was substantially the same as the cost for financial reporting purposes (see the Statement of Investments).
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INFORMATION ABOUT THE RENEWAL OF THE
FUND’S MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT (Unaudited)
At a meeting of the fund’s Board of Directors held on March 4-5, 2013, the Board considered the renewal of the fund’s Management Agreement pursuant to which Dreyfus provides the fund with investment advisory and administrative services (the “Agreement”). The Board members, none of whom are “interested persons” (as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended) of the fund, were assisted in their review by independent legal counsel and met with counsel in executive session separate from Dreyfus representatives. In considering the renewal of the Agreement, the Board considered all factors that it believed to be relevant, including those discussed below. The Board did not identify any one factor as dispositive, and each Board member may have attributed different weights to the factors considered.
Analysis of Nature, Extent, and Quality of Services Provided to the Fund. The Board considered information provided to them at the meeting and in previous presentations from Dreyfus representatives regarding the nature, extent, and quality of the services provided to funds in the Dreyfus fund complex. Dreyfus provided the number of open accounts in the fund, the fund’s asset size and the allocation of fund assets among distribution channels. Dreyfus also had previously provided information regarding the diverse intermediary relationships and distribution channels of funds in the Dreyfus fund complex (such as retail direct or intermediary, in which intermediaries typically are paid by the fund and/or Dreyfus) and Dreyfus’ corresponding need for broad, deep, and diverse resources to be able to provide ongoing shareholder services to each intermediary or distribution channel, as applicable to the fund.
The Board also considered research support available to, and portfolio management capabilities of, the fund’s portfolio management personnel and that Dreyfus also provides oversight of day-to-day fund operations, including fund accounting and administration and assistance in meeting legal and regulatory requirements.The Board also considered Dreyfus’ extensive administrative, accounting, and compliance infrastructures. The Board also considered portfolio management’s brokerage policies
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and practices (including policies and practices regarding soft dollars) and the standards applied in seeking best execution.
Comparative Analysis of the Fund’s Performance and Management Fee and Expense Ratio.The Board reviewed reports prepared by Lipper, Inc. (“Lipper”), an independent provider of investment company data, which included information comparing (1) the fund’s performance with the performance of a group of comparable funds (the “Performance Group”) and with a broader group of funds (the “Performance Universe”), all for various periods ended December 31, 2012, and (2) the fund’s actual and contractual management fees and total expenses with those of a group of comparable funds (the “Expense Group”) and with a broader group of funds (the “Expense Universe”), the information for which was derived in part from fund financial statements available to Lipper as of the date of its analysis. Dreyfus previously had furnished the Board with a description of the methodology Lipper used to select the Performance Group and Performance Universe and the Expense Group and Expense Universe.
Dreyfus representatives stated that the usefulness of performance comparisons may be affected by a number of factors, including different investment limitations that may be applicable to the fund and comparison funds.They also noted that performance generally should be considered over longer periods of time, although it is possible that long-term performance can be adversely affected by even one period of significant underperformance so that a single investment decision or theme has the ability to affect disproportionately long-term performance. The Board discussed the results of the comparisons and noted that the fund’s total return performance was between that of the two funds in the Performance Group median for the various periods, except for the one-year period when the fund’s performance was below the performance of the other two funds in the Performance Group, and above the Performance Universe median in all periods, including several periods in the first quartile. Dreyfus also provided a comparison of the fund’s calendar year total returns to the returns of the fund’s benchmark index.
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INFORMATION ABOUT THE RENEWAL OF THE FUND’S
MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT (Unaudited) (continued)
The Board also reviewed the range of actual and contractual management fees and total expenses of the Expense Group and Expense Universe funds and discussed the results of the comparisons. Taking into account the fund’s “unitary” fee structure, the Board noted that the fund’s contractual management fee was between those of the other two funds in the Expense Group, the fund’s actual management fee was between those of the other two funds in the Expense Group and above the Expense Universe median and the fund’s total expense ratio was between those of the other two funds in the Expense Group and above the Expense Universe median.
Dreyfus representatives reviewed with the Board the management or investment advisory fees (1) paid by funds advised or administered by Dreyfus that are in the same Lipper category as the fund and (2) paid to Dreyfus or the Dreyfus-affiliated primary employer of the fund’s primary portfolio manager(s) for advising any separate accounts and/or other types of client portfolios that are considered to have similar investment strategies and policies as the fund (the “Similar Clients”), and explained the nature of the Similar Clients.They discussed differences in fees paid and the relationship of the fees paid in light of any differences in the services provided and other relevant factors, noting the fund’s “unitary” fee structure.The Board considered the relevance of the fee information provided for the Similar Clients to evaluate the appropriateness and reasonableness of the fund’s management fee.
Analysis of Profitability and Economies of Scale. Dreyfus representatives reviewed the expenses allocated and profit received by Dreyfus and the resulting profitability percentage for managing the fund and the aggregate profitability percentage to Dreyfus of managing the funds in the Dreyfus fund complex, and the method used to determine the expenses and profit. The Board concluded that the profitability results were not unreasonable, given the services rendered and service levels provided by Dreyfus. The Board also had been provided with information prepared by an independent consulting firm regarding
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Dreyfus’ approach to allocating costs to, and determining the profitability of, individual funds and the entire Dreyfus fund complex.The consulting firm also had analyzed where any economies of scale might emerge in connection with the management of a fund.
The Board’s counsel stated that the Board should consider the profitability analysis (1) as part of the evaluation of whether the fees under the Agreement bear a reasonable relationship to the mix of services provided by Dreyfus, including the nature, extent and quality of such services, and (2) in light of the relevant circumstances for the fund and the extent to which economies of scale would be realized if the fund grows and whether fee levels reflect these economies of scale for the benefit of fund shareholders. Dreyfus representatives also noted that, as a result of shared and allocated costs among funds in the Dreyfus fund complex, the extent of economies of scale could depend substantially on the level of assets in the complex as a whole, so that increases and decreases in complex-wide assets can affect potential economies of scale in a manner that is disproportionate to, or even in the opposite direction from, changes in the fund’s asset level.The Board also considered potential benefits to Dreyfus from acting as investment adviser and noted that there were no soft dollar arrangements in effect for trading the fund’s investments.
At the conclusion of these discussions, the Board agreed that it had been furnished with sufficient information to make an informed business decision with respect to the renewal of the Agreement. Based on the discussions and considerations as described above, the Board concluded and determined as follows.
The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by Dreyfus are adequate and appropriate.
The Board generally was satisfied with the fund’s performance.
The Board concluded that the fee paid to Dreyfus was reasonable in light of the considerations described above.
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INFORMATION ABOUT THE RENEWAL OF THE FUND’S
MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT (Unaudited) (continued)
The Board determined that the economies of scale which may accrue to Dreyfus and its affiliates in connection with the management of the fund had been adequately considered by Dreyfus in connection with the fee rate charged to the fund pursuant to the Agreement and that, to the extent in the future it were determined that material economies of scale had not been shared with the fund, the Board would seek to have those economies of scale shared with the fund.
In evaluating the Agreement, the Board considered these conclusions and determinations and also relied on its previous knowledge, gained through meetings and other interactions with Dreyfus and its affiliates, of the fund and the services provided to the fund by Dreyfus.The Board also relied on information received on a routine and regular basis throughout the year relating to the operations of the fund and the investment management and other services provided under the Agreement, including information on the investment performance of the fund in comparison to similar mutual funds and benchmark performance indices; general market outlook as applicable to the fund; and compliance reports. In addition, it should be noted that the Board’s consideration of the contractual fee arrangements for this fund had the benefit of a number of years of reviews of prior or similar agreements during which lengthy discussions took place between the Board and Dreyfus representatives. Certain aspects of the arrangements may receive greater scrutiny in some years than in others, and the Board’s conclusions may be based, in part, on their consideration of the same or similar arrangements in prior years.The Board determined that renewal of the Agreement was in the best interests of the fund and its shareholders.
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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. Investments.
(a) 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 Companies and Affiliated Purchasers.
Not applicable. [CLOSED END FUNDS ONLY]
Item 10. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
There have been no material changes to the procedures applicable to Item 10.
Item 11. Controls and Procedures.
(a) The Registrant's principal executive and principal financial officers have concluded, based on their evaluation of the Registrant's disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this report, that the Registrant's disclosure controls and procedures are reasonably designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Registrant on Form N-CSR is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the required time periods and that information required to be disclosed by the Registrant in the reports that it files or submits on Form N-CSR is accumulated and communicated to the Registrant's management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
(b) There were no changes to the Registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the second fiscal quarter of the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant's internal control over financial reporting.
Item 12. Exhibits.
(a)(1) Not applicable.
(a)(2) Certifications of principal executive and principal financial officers as required by Rule 30a-2(a) under the Investment Company Act of 1940.
(a)(3) Not applicable.
(b) Certification of principal executive and principal financial officers as required by Rule 30a-2(b) under the Investment Company Act of 1940.
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.
Dreyfus Index Funds, Inc.
By: /s/ Bradley J. Skapyak |
Bradley J. Skapyak, President |
Date: | June 17, 2013 |
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this Report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated. |
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By: /s/ Bradley J. Skapyak |
Bradley J. Skapyak, President |
Date: | June 17, 2013 |
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By: /s/ James Windels |
James Windels, Treasurer |
Date: | June 17, 2013 |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
(a)(2) Certifications of principal executive and principal financial officers as required by Rule 30a-2(a) under the Investment Company Act of 1940. (EX-99.CERT)
(b) Certification of principal executive and principal financial officers as required by Rule 30a-2(b) under the Investment Company Act of 1940. (EX-99.906CERT)