[INFORMATION IN BRACKETS IS INSTRUCTIONAL AND MUST BE DELETED PRIOR TO FILING.] 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 811-09485 --------------------------------------------- CHOICE FUNDS - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 5299 DTC BOULEVARD SUITE 1150, GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO 80111 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) CHOICE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC, 5299 DTC BOULEVARD SUITE 1150, GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO 80111 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Name and address of agent for service) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (303) 488-2200 ----------------------------- Date of fiscal year end: OCTOBER 31 ----------------- Date of reporting period: APRIL 30, 2004 --------------- Form N-CSR is to be used by management investment companies to file reports with the Commission not later than 10 days after the transmission to stockholders of any report that is required to be transmitted to stockholders under Rule 30e-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30e-1). The Commission may use the information provided on Form N-CSR in its regulatory, disclosure review, inspection and policymaking roles. A registrant is required to disclose the information specified by Form N-CSR, and the Commission will make this information public. A registrant is not required to respond to the collection of information contained in Form N-CSR unless the Form displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget ("OMB") control number. Please direct comments concerning the accuracy of the information collection burden estimate and any suggestions for reducing the burden to Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 450 Fifth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20549-0609. The OMB has reviewed this collection of information under the clearance requirements of 44 U.S.C. ss. 3507. ITEM 1. REPORTS TO STOCKHOLDERS. [CHOICE LOGO] [GRAPHIC OMITTED] A CHOICE FOR ALL SEASONS CHOICE FOCUS FUND CHOICE BALANCED FUND CHOICE LONG-SHORT FUND CHOICE MARKET NEUTRAL FUND SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT - APRIL 30, 2004 CHOICE FUNDS SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT APRIL 30, 2004 Table of Contents Perspectives from Patrick Adams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Growth Chart Choice Focus Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Choice Balanced Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Choice Long-Short Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Choice Market Neutral Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Schedule of Investments Choice Focus Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Choice Balanced Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Choice Long-Short Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Choice Market Neutral Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Statement of Assets and Liabilities Choice Focus Fund & Balanced Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Choice Long-Short Fund & Market Neutral Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Statement of Operations Choice Focus Fund & Balanced Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Choice Long-Short Fund & Market Neutral Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Statements of Changes in Net Assets Choice Focus Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Choice Balanced Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Choice Long-Short Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Choice Market Neutral Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Financial Highlights Choice Focus Fund Class A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Choice Focus Fund Class C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Choice Balanced Fund Class A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Choice Balanced Fund Class C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Choice Long-Short Fund Class A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Choice Long-Short Fund Class C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Choice Market Neutral Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Notes to Financial Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 PERSPECTIVES FROM PATRICK ADAMS [PICTURE OMITTED] For the six-month period from October 31, 2003 through April 30, 2004, the S&P 500(R)Index and NASDAQ Composite both rallied significantly in December and January. They were then in a consolidating correction through April.(1) The semiconductor sector has declined (20.9)% from its high through April. Networking was also hit hard, down (24.9)% from its high. Each of the four sectors we consider core, technology, healthcare, consumer, and financials declined significantly from their intra 6-month high through the end of the six-month period. The S&P 500(R) Index held up relatively well for the 6-month period, up 6.27%, but declined over 4% from the high in March. The sectors that were hurt the most were generally economically sensitive, like technology. The NASDAQ was down (0.62)% for the six-month period, but declined over 10% from its high in January. The correction in the market was related to three primary concerns: interest rates, valuations, and geopolitical concerns. The market is concerned that the economy is growing too strong and the Federal Reserve will have to increase interest rates. The short end of the yield curve went up considerably in yield and in our opinion, is now discounting as many as three quarter-point interest rate increases by the Fed. Additionally, investors have become concerned about business momentum slowing and making valuations expensive relative to interest rates. Actually, we believe the correction in the market has alleviated this concern as the market has become reasonably attractive based on continued growth prospects next year and still relatively low interest rates supporting still high price-to-earnings ratios. Lastly, the market has been concerned about Iraq and terrorism, which has made oil prices rise. We believe oil has at least $10 of geopolitical risk premium built into the current $40 price. Our belief is that oil prices are in the process of starting to come back down. There is not much analysis you can do regarding the geopolitical environment, except to deal with it by making sure portfolios are adequately diversified. The Choice Focus and Balanced Funds both seek capital appreciation and are concentrated portfolios.(2) Both, however, under-performed the S&P 500(R) Index during the six-month period. Both funds had strong fiscal year performance but pulled back more than the S&P 500(R) Index in March and April when the market corrected. Our performance was impacted by the correction in the technology sector, especially the semiconductor sector. We believe the semiconductor sector has very strong fundamentals and is driven by a global recovery. The Choice Long-Short Fund has been very consistent during the past eighteen months, excluding the last half of March and April.(3) We were a little early reentering long positions and in particular, the semiconductor sector. The Choice Market Neutral Fund is designed to have positive absolute returns.(3, 4) We intend to limit market exposure by investing in a balance of long and short positions. The Choice Market Neutral Fund lost money in the six-month period due to some of our pairs in technology and our small capitalization positions. We have reduced our exposure to both to where we believe it will be minimal relative to the market. Although the months of March and April were difficult for Choice Funds, we are optimistic about our ability to have strong relative performance versus our benchmarks. The four Choice funds are intended to perform differently given the different seasons of the market. Sincerely /S/ PATRICK ADAMS - ----------------- Patrick Adams, CFA Managing Partner (1) The S&P500 Index Stock Index and NASDAQ Composite Index are an unmanaged index generally representative of the U.S. Stock Market. Performance numbers reflect reinvestment of dividends and other distributions. You cannot invest directly in an index. (2) The Focus Fund is non-diversified and therefore more exposed to individual stock volatility and market pressure than a fully diversified fund. (3) To attempt to achieve its investment goal, the Fund may use derivatives strategies and other leveraging techniques speculatively. These strategies subject the Fund to greater risks, and its performance may be more volatile than other funds. The Fund may be required to pay a premium to sell a security short. In addition there is no guarantee that the price of a shorted security will fall. This Fund is not a complete investment program and investors should consider the Fund for that portion of their investments allocated to higher risk, more aggressive investments. There is no guarantee the Fund will achieve its stated investment objective. (4) There is no guarantee the Fund will achieve its stated investment objective. 4 Choice Semi-Annual Report CHOICE FOCUS FUND INVESTMENT RETURNS TABLE* AVERAGE ANNUAL ONE YEAR ENDED SINCE INCEPTION 3-31-04 4-30-04 3-31-04 4-30-04 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Choice Focus Class A (inception date 11-1-99) FUND WITH SALES LOAD EFFECT 39.00% 16.41% (15.58)% (16.79)% FUND WITHOUT SALES LOAD EFFECT 47.20% 23.26% (14.49)% (15.74)% - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Choice Focus Class C (inception date 3-2-04) FUND WITH SALES LOAD EFFECT NA NA (3.32)%+ (10.69)%+ FUND WITHOUT SALES LOAD EFFECT NA NA (2.35)%+ (9.78)%+ - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- S&P 500(R) Stock Index (inception date 11-1-99) 35.12% 22.88% (2.80)% (3.09)%+ + Not annualized PERFORMANCE IS HISTORICAL AND DOES NOT REPRESENT FUTURE RESULTS, CURRENT PERFORMANCE MAY BE HIGHER OR LOWER THAN PERFORMANCE DATA QUOTED. INVESTMENT RETURNS AND PRINCIPAL WILL FLUCTUATE SO THAT SHARES, WHEN REDEEMED, MAY BE WORTH MORE OR LESS THAN THEIR ORIGINAL INVESTMENT. For Class A shares, total return figures include an up-front maximum applicable sales charge of 5.50%. Class C shareholders are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge of 1% (as a percentage of original purchase price or redemption proceeds, whichever is lower) on shares sold within one year of purchase. A Fund's performance, especially for very short periods of time, should not be the sole factor in making your investment decisions. Fund prices change daily and performance may change significantly during periods of market volatility. Visit our website at www.choicefunds.net for current fund performance information. The Fund is non-diversified; therefore, it is more exposed to individual stock volatility and market pressure than funds investing in a larger number of securities. The Fund has invested a substantial portion of its assets in technology-related companies, and thus is more susceptible to any economic, business or other developments that generally affect those types of companies. GROWTH OF AN ASSUMED $10,000 INVESTMENT* From 11-1-99 to 4-30-04 PLOT POINTS Class A Class A No Load Load DATE Focus Focus S&P 500 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11/1/1999 10,000 9,452 10,000 1/31/2000 11,680 11,040 10,261 4/30/2000 12,201 11,532 10,719 7/31/2000 14,012 13,244 10,589 10/31/2000 12,781 12,081 10,608 1/31/2001 11,810 11,162 10,168 4/30/2001 8,707 8,229 9,328 7/31/2001 7,773 7,347 9,071 10/31/2001 5,543 5,239 7,966 1/31/2002 6,357 6,008 8,526 4/30/2002 5,403 5,107 8,150 7/31/2002 3,806 3,597 6,928 10/31/2002 3,173 3,009 6,762 1/31/2003 3,485 3,294 6,563 4/30/2003 3,756 3,550 7,065 7/31/2003 4,278 4,044 7,665 10/31/2003 4,670 4,414 8,168 1/31/2004 5,102 4,822 8,891 4/30/2004 4,630 4,376 8,739 This chart assumes an initial investment of $10,000 made on 11-1-99. Total return is based on net change in N.A.V. assuming reinvestment of distributions. Returns shown on this page include the reinvestment of all dividends and other distributions. Performance figures reflect fee waivers in effect, represent past performance, which is no guarantee of future results, and will fluctuate. In the absence of fee waivers, total return as reflected in the graph for the months of November, 1999 through September, 2000 would be reduced. It is not possible to make a direct investment in the S&P 500(R) Stock Index. *The Investment Returns Table and graph do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. CHOICE FOCUS FUND OBJECTIVE The Choice Focus Fund seeks capital appreciation by investing primarily in 20-30 securities of companies that the portfolio manager believes have superior potential for earnings growth. STRATEGY The portfolio manager looks for reasonably priced securities of companies that occupy a dominant position in a market due to size, products or services, and whose growth potential is not yet fully reflected in the company's stock price. Choice Semi-Annual Report 5 CHOICE BALANCED FUND INVESTMENT RETURNS TABLE* AVERAGE ANNUAL ONE YEAR ENDED SINCE INCEPTION 3-31-04 4-30-04 3-31-04 4-30-04 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Choice Balanced Class A (inception date 4-1-00) FUND WITH SALES LOAD EFFECT 22.66% 8.16% (7.14)% (8.08)% FUND WITHOUT SALES LOAD EFFECT 29.84% 14.54% (5.82)% (6.80)% - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Choice Balanced Class C (inception date 3-2-04) FUND WITH SALES LOAD EFFECT NA NA (2.17)%+ (6.72)%+ FUND WITHOUT SALES LOAD EFFECT NA NA (1.18)%+ (5.77)%+ - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- S&P 500(R) Stock Index (inception date 4-1-00) 35.12% 22.88% (5.48)% (5.74)%+ + Not annualized PERFORMANCE IS HISTORICAL AND DOES NOT REPRESENT FUTURE RESULTS, CURRENT PERFORMANCE MAY BE HIGHER OR LOWER THAN PERFORMANCE DATA QUOTED. INVESTMENT RETURNS AND PRINCIPAL WILL FLUCTUATE SO THAT SHARES, WHEN REDEEMED, MAY BE WORTH MORE OR LESS THAN THEIR ORIGINAL INVESTMENT. For Class A shares, total return figures include an up-front maximum applicable sales charge of 5.50%. Class C shareholders are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge of 1% (as a percentage of original purchase price or redemption proceeds, whichever is lower) on shares sold within one year of purchase. A Fund's performance, especially for very short periods of time, should not be the sole factor in making your investment decisions. Fund prices change daily and performance may change significantly during periods of market volatility. Visit our website at www.choicefunds.net for current fund performance information. The equity portion of the Fund's portfolio will generally consist of 30-50 securities; therefore, the Fund is more exposed to individual stock volatility and market pressure than funds investing in a larger number of securities. The Fund has invested a substantial portion of its assets in technology-related companies, and thus is more susceptible to any economic, business or other developments that generally affect those types of companies. GROWTH OF AN ASSUMED $10,000 INVESTMENT* From 4-1-00 to 4-30-04 $13,000 PLOT POINTS Class A Class A No Load Load DATE Balanced Balanced S&P 500 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4/1/2000 10,000 9,452 10,000 4/30/2000 10,410 9,839 9,699 7/31/2000 11,650 11,011 9,582 10/31/2000 11,080 10,473 9,599 1/31/2001 11,019 10,415 9,201 4/30/2001 9,918 9,374 8,441 7/31/2001 9,670 9,140 8,208 10/31/2001 8,571 8,101 7,208 1/31/2002 9,323 8,812 7,715 4/30/2002 8,598 8,127 7,374 7/31/2002 6,885 6,507 6,269 10/31/2002 6,092 5,788 6,119 1/31/2003 6,155 5,817 5,939 4/30/2003 6,551 6,192 6,393 7/31/2003 7,169 6,776 6,936 10/31/2003 7,566 7,151 7,391 1/31/2004 7,900 7,467 7,993 4/30/2004 7,503 7,092 7,856 This chart assumes an initial investment of $10,000 made on 4-1-00. Total return is based on net change in N.A.V. assuming reinvestment of distributions. Returns shown on this page include the reinvestment of all dividends and other distributions. Performance figures reflect fee waivers in effect, represent past performance, which is no guarantee of future results, and will fluctuate. In the absence of fee waivers, total return, as reflected in the graph for the months of April, 2000 through October, 2000, would be reduced. It is not possible to make a direct investment in the S&P 500(R) Stock Index. *The Investment Returns Table and graph do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. CHOICE BALANCED FUND OBJECTIVE The Choice Balanced Fund seeks capital appreciation and current income by investing primarily in a diverse group of domestic equity and fixed income securities. STRATEGY The portfolio manager allocates the Balanced Fund's assets between equity and fixed income securities based upon his assessment of available investment opportunities and relevant market, economic and financial factors. Normally the portfolio manager's selection will emphasize equity securities over fixed income securities. The portfolio manager would typically expect to be invested in 30-50 equity positions. 6 Choice Semi-Annual Report CHOICE LONG-SHORT FUND INVESTMENT RETURNS TABLE* ONE YEAR ENDED SINCE INCEPTION 3-31-04 4-30-04 3-31-04 4-30-04 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Choice Long-Short Class A (inception date 2-1-01) FUND WITH SALES LOAD EFFECT 11.06% (7.32)% (10.21)% (13.11)% FUND WITHOUT SALES LOAD EFFECT 17.47% (1.90)% (8.59)% (11.58)% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Choice Long-Short Class C (inception date 2-1-01) FUND WITH SALES LOAD EFFECT 13.89% (4.81)% (10.60)% (13.50)% FUND WITHOUT SALES LOAD EFFECT 14.89% (3.85)% (10.60)% (13.50)% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- S&P 500(R) Stock Index (inception date 2-1-01) 35.12% 22.88% (4.40)% (4.75)% PERFORMANCE IS HISTORICAL AND DOES NOT REPRESENT FUTURE RESULTS, CURRENT PERFORMANCE MAY BE HIGHER OR LOWER THAN PERFORMANCE DATA QUOTED. INVESTMENT RETURNS AND PRINCIPAL WILL FLUCTUATE SO THAT SHARES, WHEN REDEEMED, MAY BE WORTH MORE OR LESS THAN THEIR ORIGINAL COST. For Class A shares, total return figures include an up-front maximum applicable sales charge of 5.50%. Class C shareholders are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge of 1% (as a percentage of original purchase price or redemption proceeds, whichever is lower) on shares sold within one year of purchase. The Fund's performance, especially for very short periods of time, should not be the sole factor in making your investment decisions. Fund prices change daily and performance may change significantly during periods of market volatility. Visit our website at www.choicefunds.net for current fund performance information. The Fund is non-diversified; therefore, it is more exposed to individual stock volatility and market pressure than funds investing in a larger number of securities. The Fund has invested a substantial portion of its assets in technology-related companies, and thus is more susceptible to any economic, business or other developments that generally affect those types of companies. GROWTH OF AN ASSUMED $10,000 INVESTMENT* From 2-1-01 to 4-30-04 PLOT POINTS Class A Class A Class C DATE No Load Load S&P 500 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2/1/2001 10,000 9,452 10,000 10,000 4/30/2001 10,640 10,057 10,550 9,174 7/31/2001 10,580 10,000 10,420 8,922 10/31/2001 9,660 9,130 9,530 7,834 1/31/2002 9,490 8,970 9,340 8,385 4/30/2002 8,490 8,025 8,310 8,015 7/31/2002 7,300 6,900 7,120 6,814 10/31/2002 6,200 5,860 5,980 6,651 1/31/2003 6,620 6,257 6,340 6,455 4/30/2003 6,840 6,465 6,500 6,948 7/31/2003 7,230 6,834 6,810 7,538 10/31/2003 7,460 7,051 6,960 8,034 1/31/2004 7,710 7,287 7,200 8,639 4/30/2004 6,710 6,342 6,250 8,491 This chart assumes an initial investment of $10,000 made on 2-1-01. Total Return is based on net change in N.A.V. assuming reinvestment of distributions. Returns shown on this page include the reinvestment of all dividends and other distributions. Performance figures represent past performance, which is no guarantee of future results, and will fluctuate. It is not possible to make a direct investment in the S&P 500(R) Stock Index. *The Investment Returns Table and graph do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. CHOICE LONG-SHORT FUND OBJECTIVE The Fund's investment objective is to seek long-term growth of capital through all market conditions. STRATEGY The Fund will invest primarily in a non-diversified portfolio of common stocks of companies of all sizes that have been analyzed intensely by the portfolio manager. The Fund will use various strategies, such as buying long and short sales. Choice Semi-Annual Report 7 CHOICE MARKET NEUTRAL FUND INVESTMENT RETURNS TABLE* ONE YEAR ENDED SINCE INCEPTION 3-31-04 4-30-04 3-31-04 4-30-04 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Choice Market Neutral Class A (inception date 3-31-03) FUND WITH SALES LOAD EFFECT (4.91)% (11.82)% (4.91)% (9.73)% FUND WITHOUT SALES LOAD EFFECT 0.60% (6.70)% 0.60% (4.91)% - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Choice Market Neutral Class C (inception date 3-31-03) FUND WITH SALES LOAD EFFECT (1.30)% (8.70)% (1.30)% (5.84)% FUND WITHOUT SALES LOAD EFFECT (0.30)% (7.78)% (0.30)% (5.84)% - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ S&P 500(R) Stock Index (inception date 3-31-03) 35.12% 22.88% 35.12% 27.93% PERFORMANCE IS HISTORICAL AND DOES NOT REPRESENT FUTURE RESULTS, CURRENT PERFORMANCE MAY BE HIGHER OR LOWER THAN PERFORMANCE DATA QUOTED. INVESTMENT RETURNS AND PRINCIPAL WILL FLUCTUATE SO THAT SHARES, WHEN REDEEMED, MAY BE WORTH MORE OR LESS THAN THEIR ORIGINAL COST. For Class A shares, total return figures include an up-front maximum applicable sales charge of 5.50%. Class C shareholders are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge of 1% (as a percentage of original purchase price or redemption proceeds, whichever is lower) on shares sold within one year of purchase. The Fund's performance, especially for very short periods of time, should not be the sole factor in making your investment decisions. Fund prices change daily and performance may change significantly during periods of market volatility. Visit our website at www.choicefunds.net for current fund performance information. The Fund is non-diversified; therefore, it is more exposed to individual stock volatility and market pressure than funds investing in a larger number of securities. GROWTH OF AN ASSUMED $10,000 INVESTMENT* PLOT POINTS Class A Class A Class C DATE No Load Load S&P 500 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3/31/2003 10,000 9,452 10,000 10,000 4/30/2003 10,150 9,594 10,160 10,824 7/31/2003 10,390 9,820 10,370 11,743 10/31/2003 10,360 9,792 10,310 12,515 1/31/2004 10,430 9,858 10,350 13,531 4/30/2004 9,470 8,951 9,370 13,300 This chart assumes an initial investment of $10,000 made on 3-31-03. Total return is based on net change in N.A.V. assuming reinvestment of distributions. Returns shown on this page include the reinvestment of all dividends and other distributions. Performance figures represent past performance, which is no guarantee of future results, and will fluctuate. It is not possible to make a direct investment in the S&P 500(R) Stock Index. *The Investment Returns Table and graph do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. CHOICE MARKET NEUTRAL FUND OBJECTIVE The Fund seeks to produce positive returns while remaining market neutral by investing actively long and short in a portfolio of equity securities. "Remaining market neutral" means that the Fund will generally maintain a balance of long and short positions. The Fund has a secondary goal of preservation of capital. STRATEGY The Portfolio Manager will use pair trading to attempt to capture the "alpha" and minimize the market and sector risks. He will also attempt to preserve capital and enhance returns by utilizing an aggressive risk management and trading process.(See the prospectus for additional information). 8 Choice Semi-Annual Report CHOICE FOCUS FUND SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS APRIL 30, 2004 (UNAUDITED) NUMBER OF SHARES VALUE - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COMMON STOCKS 45.3% COMPUTERS-SOFTWARE 2.6% 10,000 Imageware Systems, Inc.* $ 35,000 6,000 Quest Software, Inc.* 67,500 55,555 Validian Corp.* 50,000 27,777 Validian Corp. Warrants* -- -------- 152,500 -------- DIVERSIFIED FINANCIAL SERVICES 7.7% 900 Citigroup, Inc. 43,281 7,100 MBNA Corp. 173,098 3,200 Morgan Stanley 164,448 1,700 Northern Trust Corp. 71,876 -------- 452,703 -------- ELECTRONIC-SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING 15.1% 2,100 Applied Materials, Inc.* 38,283 17,300 Asyst Technology Corp.* 114,353 9,200 Cypress Semiconductor Corp.* 128,524 2,600 Linear Technology Corp. 92,638 4,000 Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. 183,960 800 National Semiconductor Corp.* 32,632 1,100 Novellus Systems, Inc.* 31,856 10,500 Skyworks Solutions, Inc.* 89,880 1,900 Texas Instruments, Inc. 47,690 3,900 Xilinx, Inc. 131,157 -------- 890,973 -------- ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL 0.7% 19,500 DDS Technologies USA, Inc.* 39,975 -------- MEDIA 0.5% 5,000 24/7 Real Media, Inc.* 27,100 -------- MEDICAL-BIOTECHNOLOGY 0.9% 89,500 GlycoGenesys, Inc.* 50,120 -------- OIL & GAS PRODUCERS 0.5% 18,400 Galaxy Energy Corp.* 27,600 -------- PHARMACEUTICALS 0.5% 800 Watson Pharmaceuticals Corp.* 28,488 -------- SEE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. Choice Semi-Annual Report 9 CHOICE FOCUS FUND SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS APRIL 30, 2004 (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED) NUMBER OF SHARES VALUE - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RETAIL-APPAREL/SHOES 3.4% 9,428 Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc.* $ 202,419 ---------- RETAIL-HOME SPECIALTY 8.8% 5,400 Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc.* 200,448 3,000 Home Depot, Inc. 105,570 1,400 Kohls Corp.* 58,506 3,000 Lowe's Companies, Inc. 156,180 ---------- 520,704 ---------- TELECOMMUNICATIONS-EQUIPMENT 4.6% 1,200 Advanced Fibre Communications, Inc.* 20,040 5,067 Cisco Systems, Inc.* 105,748 9,100 Extreme Networks, Inc.* 50,323 18,500 ICG Communications, Inc.* 93,795 ---------- 269,906 ---------- TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $3,052,202) 2,662,488 ---------- PRINCIPAL VALUE - --------------- SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS 53.0% $3,121,996 UMB Bank Money Market Fiduciary, Variable Rate Demand Deposit, 0.27% 3,121,996 ---------- TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $3,121,996) 3,121,996 ---------- TOTAL INVESTMENTS 98.3% (Cost $6,174,198) $5,784,484 Other Assets less Liabilities 1.7% 99,225 NET ASSETS 100.0% $5,883,709 ========== NUMBER OF CONTRACTS UNREALIZED LOSS - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FUTURES CONTRACT PURCHASED 5 S&P 500 Futures Contracts maturing June 2004 (Underlying Face Amount at Value $1,382,625) $ (11,723) * Non-income producing securities. ADR - American Depositary Receipt SEE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. 10 Choice Semi-Annual Report CHOICE BALANCED FUND SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS APRIL 30, 2004 (UNAUDITED) NUMBER OF SHARES VALUE - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COMMON STOCKS 31.2% DIVERSIFIED FINANCIAL SERVICES 7.8% 600 Citigroup, Inc. $ 28,854 5,600 MBNA Corp. 136,528 2,000 Morgan Stanley 102,780 1,100 Northern Trust Corp. 46,508 ---------- 314,670 ---------- ELECTRONIC-SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING 9.0% 1,400 Applied Materials, Inc.* 25,522 3,400 Asyst Technology Corp.* 22,474 4,600 Cypress Semiconductor Corp.* 64,262 1,400 Linear Technology Corp. 49,882 1,300 Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. 59,787 500 National Semiconductor Corp.* 20,395 700 Novellus Systems, Inc.* 20,272 3,200 Skyworks Solutions, Inc.* 27,392 300 Texas Instruments, Inc. 7,530 1,900 Xilinx, Inc. 63,897 ---------- 361,413 ---------- ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL 0.3% 6,500 DDS Technologies USA, Inc.* 13,325 ---------- MEDIA 0.1% 1,000 24/7 Real Media, Inc.* 5,420 ---------- MEDICAL-BIOTECHNOLOGY 0.3% 400 Baxter International, Inc. 12,660 ---------- OIL & GAS PRODUCERS 0.1% 1,600 Galaxy Energy Corp.* 2,400 ---------- PHARMACEUTICALS 0.4% 500 Watson Pharmaceuticals Corp.* 17,805 ---------- RETAIL-APPAREL/SHOES 3.5% 6,500 Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc.* 139,555 ---------- RETAIL-HOME SPECIALTY 8.1% 3,300 Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc.* 122,496 2,000 Home Depot, Inc. 70,380 700 Kohls Corp.* 29,253 2,000 Lowe's Companies, Inc.* 104,120 ---------- 326,249 ---------- SEE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. Choice Semi-Annual Report 11 CHOICE BALANCED FUND SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS APRIL 30, 2004 (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED) NUMBER OF SHARES VALUE - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TELECOMMUNICATIONS-EQUIPMENT 1.6% 700 Advanced Fibre Communications, Inc.* $ 11,690 970 Cisco Systems, Inc.* 20,244 5,800 Extreme Networks, Inc.* 32,074 ---------- 64,008 ---------- TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $1,368,650) 1,257,505 ---------- PRINCIPAL AMOUNT - ---------------- BONDS 21.4% FINANCIAL 5.0% $100,000 Home Savings of America 6.50%, 8/15/04 101,161 100,000 Household Finance 6.00%, 5/1/04 100,000 ---------- 201,161 ---------- U.S. GOVERNMENT AND AGENCIES 16.4% U.S. Treasury Notes: 185,000 1.25%, 5/31/05 184,205 230,000 1.625%, 2/28/06 227,556 250,000 3.25%, 8/15/08 248,457 ---------- 660,218 ---------- TOTAL BONDS (Cost $861,560) 861,379 ---------- SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS 46.3% 1,862,795 UMB Bank Money Market Fiduciary, Variable Rate Demand Deposit, 0.27% 1,862,795 ---------- TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $1,862,795) 1,862,795 ---------- TOTAL INVESTMENTS 98.9% $3,981,679 (Cost $4,093,005) Other Assets less Liabilities 1.1% 44,455 NET ASSETS 100.0% $4,026,134 ========== NUMBER OF CONTRACTS UNREALIZED LOSS - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FUTURES CONTRACT PURCHASED 2 S&P 500 Futures Contracts maturing June 2004 (Underlying Face Amount at Value $553,050) $ (2,825) ========== * Non-income producing securities. ADR - American Depositary Receipt SEE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. 12 Choice Semi-Annual Report CHOICE LONG-SHORT FUND SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS APRIL 30, 2004 (UNAUDITED) NUMBER OF SHARES VALUE - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COMMON STOCKS 53.0% COMPUTERS-SOFTWARE 5.1% 7,700 Authentidate Holding Corp.* $ 77,693 35,400 Imageware Systems, Inc.* 123,900 177,777 Validian Corp.* 159,999 88,889 Validian Corp. Warrants* -- ---------- 361,592 ---------- DIVERSIFIED FINANCIAL SERVICES 10.6% 2,600 Citigroup, Inc. 125,034 8,400 MBNA Corp. 204,792 3,500 Morgan Stanley 179,865 5,800 Northern Trust Corp. 245,224 ---------- 754,915 ---------- ELECTRONICS-SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING 17.8% 2,100 Applied Materials, Inc.* 38,283 25,800 Asyst Technology Corp.* 170,538 13,800 Cypress Semiconductor Corp.* 192,786 4,000 Linear Technology Corp. 142,520 3,000 Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. 137,970 1,600 National Semiconductor Corp.* 65,264 5,000 Novellus Systems, Inc.* 144,800 7,500 Skyworks Solutions, Inc.* 64,200 2,800 Texas Instruments, Inc. 70,280 17,000 Vitesse Semiconductor Corp.* 72,760 5,200 Xilinx, Inc. 174,876 ---------- 1,274,277 ---------- EXCHANGE TRADED FUND 4.0% 2,600 SPDR Trust Series I 288,496 ---------- MEDICAL-BIOTECHNOLOGY 0.9% 119,778 GlycoGenesys, Inc.* 67,076 25,778 GlycoGenesys, Inc. Warrants* -- ---------- 67,076 ---------- OIL & GAS PRODUCERS 2.1% 8,100 Daugherty Resources, Inc. Warrants* -- 100,000 Galaxy Energy Corp.* 150,000 20,000 Galaxy Energy Corp. Warrants* -- ---------- 150,000 ---------- SEE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. Choice Semi-Annual Report 13 CHOICE LONG-SHORT FUND SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS APRIL 30, 2004 (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED) NUMBER OF SHARES VALUE - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PHARMACEUTICALS 1.3% 2,600 Watson Pharmaceuticals Corp.* $ 92,586 ---------- RETAIL APPAREL/SHOES 5.2% 17,400 Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc.* 373,578 ---------- RETAIL-HOME SPECIALTY 3.0% 4,600 Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc.* 170,752 1,000 Kohls Corp.* 41,790 ---------- 212,542 ---------- TELECOMMUNICATIONS-EQUIPMENT 3.0% 3,400 Advanced Fibre Communications, Inc.* 56,780 27,900 Extreme Networks, Inc.* 154,287 ---------- 211,067 ---------- TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $4,314,470) 3,786,129 ---------- PRINCIPAL AMOUNT - ---------------- $2,991,315 SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS 41.9% U.S. Treasury Bill 0.91%, 08/19/04 2,991,315 ---------- TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $2,991,315) 2,991,315 ---------- TOTAL INVESTMENTS 94.9% $6,777,444 (Cost $7,305,785) Other Assets less Liabilities 5.1% 361,520 ---------- NET ASSETS 100.0% $7,138,964 ========== SEE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. 14 Choice Semi-Annual Report CHOICE LONG-SHORT FUND SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS APRIL 30, 2004 (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED) NUMBER OF SHARES VALUE - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SECURITIES SOLD SHORT 8,300 Altera Corp.* $ 166,083 3,800 American Express Co. 186,010 1,400 Avon Products, Inc. 117,600 2,000 Best Buy, Inc. 108,500 4,800 Check Point Software Technology* 112,464 1,300 Dell, Inc.* 45,123 64,100 MCF Corp.* 176,275 5,200 Starbucks Corp.* 202,072 5,400 State Street Corp. 263,520 400 Ultra Petroleum Corp.* 13,136 2,400 Western Gas Resources, Inc. 130,680 TOTAL SECURITIES SOLD SHORT (Proceeds $1,665,337) $1,521,463 ========== * Non-income producing securities. ADR - American Depositary Receipt SPDR - Standard & Poors' Depository Receipts NUMBER OF CONTRACTS UNREALIZED LOSS - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FUTURES CONTRACT PURCHASED 5 S&P 500 Futures Contracts maturing June 2004 (Underlying Face Amount at Value $1,047,500) $ (29,518) ========== SEE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. Choice Semi-Annual Report 15 CHOICE MARKET NEUTRAL FUND SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS APRIL 30, 2004 (UNAUDITED) NUMBER OF SHARES VALUE - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COMMON STOCKS 28.7% COMPUTERS-SOFTWARE 3.2% 4,800 Authentidate Holding Corp.* $ 48,432 17,337 Imageware Systems, Inc.* 60,680 15,200 Oracle Corp.* 170,544 ---------- 279,656 ---------- DIVERSIFIED FINANCIAL SERVICES 4.9% 5,300 MBNA Corp. 129,214 7,100 Northern Trust Corp. 300,188 ---------- 429,402 ---------- ELECTRONICS-SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING 9.3% 4,400 Applied Materials, Inc.* 80,212 1,900 Cymer, Inc.* 60,762 4,000 Intel Corp.* 102,920 1,600 Linear Technology Corp. 57,008 4,200 PMC-Sierra, Inc.* 51,030 16,700 Skyworks Solutions, Inc.* 142,952 3,200 Teradyne, Inc.* 65,216 5,800 Texas Instruments, Inc. 145,580 3,000 Xilinx, Inc. 100,890 ---------- 806,570 ---------- ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL 0.0% 1,600 DDS Technologies USA, Inc.* 3,280 ---------- EXCHANGE TRADED FUND 3.1% 2,400 SPDR Trust Series I 266,304 ---------- INSURANCE 0.4% 2,200 United National Group LTD* 36,300 ---------- MEDICAL-BIOTECHNOLOGY 1.4% 86,711 GlycoGenesys, Inc.* 48,558 16,111 GlycoGenesys, Inc. Warrants* -- 37,468 Large Scale Biology Corp.* 74,936 9,367 Large Scale Biology Corp. Warrants* -- ---------- 123,494 ---------- SEE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. 16 Choice Semi-Annual Report CHOICE MARKET NEUTRAL FUND SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS APRIL 30, 2004 (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED) NUMBER OF SHARES VALUE - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OIL & GAS PRODUCERS 0.6% 5,700 Daugherty Resources, Inc. Warrants* $ -- 34,100 Galaxy Energy Corp.* 51,150 17,000 Galaxy Energy Corp. Warrants* -- ---------- 51,150 ---------- RETAIL-APPAREL/SHOES 0.6% 2,300 Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc.* 49,381 ---------- RETAIL-HOME SPECIALTY 1.3% 3,000 Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc.* 111,360 ---------- RETAIL-RESTAURANTS 1.1% 2,500 Wendy's International, Inc. 97,500 ---------- TELECOMMUNICATIONS-EQUIPMENT 2.8% 2,600 Advanced Fibre Communications, Inc.* 43,420 7,750 Cisco Systems, Inc.* 161,743 1,700 Juniper Networks, Inc.* 37,196 ---------- 242,359 ---------- TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $2,803,851) 2,496,756 ---------- PRINCIPAL AMOUNT - ---------------- SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS 69.3% $1,000,000 U.S. Treasury Bill 0.81%, 7/08/04 998,248 500,000 U.S. Treasury Bill 0.81%, 7/15/04 499,034 2,000,000 U.S. Treasury Note 2.00%, 11/30/04 2,008,516 2,517,915 UMB Bank Money Market Fiduciary, Variable Rate Demand Deposit, 0.27% 2,517,915 ---------- TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $6,022,497) 6,023,713 ---------- TOTAL INVESTMENTS 98.0% $8,520,469 (Cost $8,826,348) Other Assets less Liabilities 2.0% 173,820 ---------- NET ASSETS 100.0% $8,694,289 ========== SEE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. Choice Semi-Annual Report 17 CHOICE MARKET NEUTRAL FUND SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS APRIL 30, 2004 (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED) NUMBER OF SHARES VALUE - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SECURITIES SOLD SHORT 6,400 Altera Corp.* $ 128,064 4,000 American Express Co. 195,800 1,600 Analog Devices, Inc. 68,160 3,800 ASM Lithography Holding NY Registered Shares* 59,090 1,400 Avon Products, Inc. 117,600 2,500 Best Buy, Inc. 135,625 7,300 Check Point Software Technology* 171,039 6,400 Credence Systems, Inc.* 71,296 6,800 Dell, Inc.* 236,028 1,200 F5 Networks, Inc.* 30,480 500 Jabil Circuit, Inc.* 13,195 49,600 MCF Corp.* 136,400 6,400 RF Microdevices, Inc.* 47,104 4,300 SAP AG ADR 160,304 4,400 Starbucks Corp.* 170,984 4,700 State Street Corp. 229,360 3,000 Tekelec* 50,010 500 Ultra Petroleum Corp.* 16,420 2,100 Western Gas Resources, Inc. 114,345 2,500 Yum! Brands, Inc.* 96,975 ---------- TOTAL SECURITIES SOLD SHORT (Proceeds $2,484,031) $2,248,279 ========== * Non-income producing securities. ADR - American Depositary Receipt SPDR - Standard & Poors' Depository Receipts SEE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. 18 Choice Semi-Annual Report CHOICE FOCUS FUND & BALANCED FUND STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES APRIL 30, 2004 (UNAUDITED) FOCUS FUND BALANCED FUND - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASSETS Investments in securities, at value (Cost $3,052,202 and $2,230,210, respectively) $ 2,662,488 $ 2,118,884 Short-Term investments, at amortized cost 3,121,996 1,862,795 Deposit at broker 80,000 32,000 Receivable for investments sold 207,431 99,561 Dividends and interest receivable 1,245 8,414 Due from advisor 3,248 7,494 Prepaid expenses and other assets 16,697 19,286 ------------ ------------ Total Assets 6,093,105 4,148,434 ------------ ------------ LIABILITIES Payable for investments purchased 187,436 105,963 Due to broker - variation margin 9,998 3,999 Accrued expenses and other liabilities 11,962 12,338 ------------ ------------ Total Liabilities 209,396 122,300 ------------ ------------ NET ASSETS $ 5,883,709 $ 4,026,134 ============ ============ NET ASSETS CONSIST OF Paid in capital $ 33,461,597 $ 12,469,463 Accumulated net investment loss (45,973) (4,753) Accumulated net realized loss on investments and futures contracts (27,130,478) (8,324,425) Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments (401,437) (114,151) ------------ ------------ NET ASSETS $ 5,883,709 $ 4,026,134 ============ ============ CLASS A SHARES Net assets $ 5,883,704 $ 4,026,127 Shares outstanding (no par value, unlimited shares authorized) 1,275,227 560,761 NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE (NET ASSETS/SHARES OUTSTANDING) 4.61 7.18 ============ ============ MAXIMUM OFFERING PRICE PER SHARE (NET ASSET VALUE PLUS 5.82% OF NET ASSET VALUE OR 5.50% OF OFFERING PRICE) 4.88 7.60 ============ ============ CLASS C SHARES Net assets $ 5 $ 7 Shares outstanding (no par value, unlimited shares authorized) 1 1 NET ASSET VALUE AND OFFERING PER SHARE (NET ASSETS/SHARES OUTSTANDING)* 4.61 7.18 ============ ============ * Shares are subject to contingent deferred sales charge. SEE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. Choice Semi-Annual Report 19 CHOICE LONG-SHORT FUND & MARKET NEUTRAL FUND STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES APRIL 30, 2004 (UNAUDITED) LONG-SHORT MARKET NEUTRAL FUND FUND - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASSETS Investments in securities, at value (Cost $4,314,470 and $2,803,851, respectively) $ 3,786,129 $ 2,496,756 Short-Term investments, at amortized cost 2,991,315 6,023,713 Deposit at broker 1,519,996 1,915,552 Dividends and interest receivable 2,427 17,922 Receivable for investments sold 2,626,576 2,394,787 Prepaid expenses and other assets 28,147 26,844 ------------ ------------ Total Assets 10,954,590 12,875,574 ------------ ------------ LIABILITIES Securities sold short, at value (Proceeds of $1,665,337 and $2,484,031, respectively) 1,521,463 2,248,279 Payable for investments purchased 1,236,417 1,917,760 Due to broker - variation margin 21,995 -- Accrued investment advisory fee 18,849 8,339 Accrued distribution fee 31,014 4,637 Due to custodian 960,540 -- Accrued expenses and other liabilities 25,348 2,270 ------------ ------------ Total Liabilities 3,815,626 4,181,285 ------------ ------------ NET ASSETS $ 7,138,964 $ 8,694,289 ============ ============ NET ASSETS CONSIST OF Paid in capital $ 21,466,529 $ 9,464,144 Accumulated net investment loss (264,447) (180,216) Accumulated net realized loss on investments, securities sold short, options and futures contracts (13,649,133) (519,512) Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, securities sold short and futures contracts (413,985) (70,127) ------------ ------------ NET ASSETS $ 7,138,964 $ 8,694,289 ============ ============ CLASS A SHARES Net assets $ 6,488,181 $ 6,430,591 Shares outstanding (no par value, unlimited shares authorized) 967,128 678,987 NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE (NET ASSETS/SHARES OUTSTANDING) 6.71 9.47 ============ ============ MAXIMUM OFFERING PRICE PER SHARE (NET ASSET VALUE PLUS 5.82% OF NET ASSET VALUE OR 5.50% OF OFFERING PRICE) 7.10 10.02 ============ ============ CLASS C SHARES Net assets $ 650,783 $ 2,263,698 Shares outstanding (no par value, unlimited shares authorized) 104,149 241,499 NET ASSET VALUE AND OFFERING PER SHARE (NET ASSETS/SHARES OUTSTANDING)* 6.25 9.37 ============ ============ * Shares are subject to contingent deferred sales charge. SEE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. 20 Choice Semi-Annual Report CHOICE FOCUS FUND & BALANCED FUND STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 2004 (UNAUDITED) FOCUS FUND BALANCED FUND - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- INVESTMENT INCOME Dividends $ 10,871 $ 3,555 Interest 3,022 14,605 Less: Foreign withholding taxes (274) -- --------- --------- Total Investment Income 13,619 18,160 --------- --------- EXPENSES Investment advisory fees 28,145 8,679 Fund administration and accounting fees 25,127 25,021 Professional fees 12,392 7,445 State registration fees 10,885 6,997 Transfer agent fees and expenses 10,604 9,639 Distribution fees - Class A 7,036 2,893 Custody fees 5,853 3,217 Reports to shareholders 3,214 1,495 Insurance expense 2,170 779 Trustees' fees and related expenses 1,076 218 Other 1,132 731 --------- --------- Total expenses 107,634 67,114 Less: Advisory fees waived/reimbursed (37,167) (43,771) Expenses paid indirectly (10,875) (430) --------- --------- Net Expenses 59,592 22,913 --------- --------- NET INVESTMENT LOSS (45,973) (4,753) --------- --------- REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS Net realized gain (loss) on: Investment securities 501,072 91,515 Futures contracts 59,311 (17,405) Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments (596,794) (191,575) --------- --------- NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED LOSS ON INVESTMENTS (36,411) (117,465) --------- --------- NET DECREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS $ (82,384) $(122,218) ========= ========= SEE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. Choice Semi-Annual Report 21 CHOICE LONG-SHORT FUND & MARKET NEUTRAL FUND STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 2004 (UNAUDITED) LONG-SHORT MARKET NEUTRAL FUND FUND - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- INVESTMENT INCOME Dividends $ 20,739 $ 11,392 Interest 25,606 29,721 Less: Foreign withholding taxes (438) -- ----------- ----------- Total Investment Income 45,907 41,113 ----------- ----------- EXPENSES Investment advisory fees 170,453 92,859 Fund administration and accounting fees 27,322 25,377 Professional fees 26,625 15,084 Distribution fees - Class A shares 22,488 15,253 Distribution fees - Class C shares 3,930 12,700 Transfer agent fees and expenses - Class A shares 12,272 9,186 Transfer agent fees and expenses - Class C shares 1,337 3,177 State registration fees 17,975 13,694 Custody fee 10,851 9,185 Insurance expense 5,041 3,780 Reports to shareholders 4,045 5,072 Trustees' fees and related expenses 2,553 2,746 Other 2,310 2,125 ----------- ----------- Total expenses before dividends on short sales 307,202 210,238 Dividends on short positions 5,046 15,969 ----------- ----------- Total expenses 312,248 226,207 Less: Advisory fees waived (4,591) (4,822) Expenses paid indirectly -- (56) ----------- ----------- Net Expenses 307,657 221,329 ----------- ----------- NET INVESTMENT LOSS (261,750) (180,216) ----------- ----------- REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS Net realized gain (loss) on: Investment securities 687,580 236,654 Short positions (677,850) (589,591) Options purchased 10,194 -- Futures contracts (49,580) (41,826) Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, securities sold short and futures contracts (794,654) (393,454) ----------- ----------- NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED LOSS ON INVESTMENTS (824,310) (788,217) ----------- ----------- NET DECREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS $(1,086,060) $ (968,433) =========== =========== SEE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. 22 Choice Semi-Annual Report CHOICE FOCUS FUND STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED FOR THE YEAR APRIL 30, 2004 ENDED (UNAUDITED) OCTOBER 31, 2003 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OPERATIONS Net investment loss $ (45,973) $ (175,169) Net realized gain on: Investment securities 501,072 1,493,837 Futures contracts 59,311 29,430 Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments (596,794) 581,023 ------------ ------------ Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations (82,384) 1,929,121 ------------ ------------ CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS Shares sold: Class A 3,901,348 11,913,415 Class C 5 -- Shares redeemed: Class A (2,055,705) (12,308,094) Class C -- -- ------------ ------------ Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions 1,845,648 (394,679) ------------ ------------ TOTAL INCREASE IN NET ASSETS 1,763,264 1,534,442 ------------ ------------ NET ASSETS Beginning of Period 4,120,445 2,586,003 ------------ ------------ End of Period* $ 5,883,709 $ 4,120,445 ============ ============ * Includes accumulated net investment loss of: $ (45,973) $ -- ------------ ------------ SEE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. Choice Semi-Annual Report 23 CHOICE BALANCED FUND STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED FOR THE YEAR APRIL 30, 2004 ENDED (UNAUDITED) OCTOBER 31, 2003 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OPERATIONS Net investment loss $ (4,753) $ (22,075) Net realized gain (loss) on: Investment securities 91,515 422,536 Futures contracts (17,405) -- Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments (191,575) 88,902 ----------- ----------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations (122,218) 489,363 ----------- ----------- DISTRIBUTIONS PAID Net investment income -- (4,167) ----------- ----------- Net decrease in net assets resulting from distributions paid -- (4,167) ----------- ----------- CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS Shares sold: Class A 4,634,796 54,719 Class C 8 -- Shares issued to holders in reinvestment of distributions: Class A -- 4,132 Class C -- -- Shares redeemed: Class A (2,823,356) (631,118) Class C -- -- ----------- ----------- Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions 1,811,448 (572,267) ----------- ----------- TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS 1,689,230 (87,071) ----------- ----------- NET ASSETS Beginning of Period 2,336,904 2,423,975 ----------- ----------- End of Period* $ 4,026,134 $ 2,336,904 =========== =========== * Includes accumulated net investment loss of: $ (4,753) $ -- ----------- ----------- SEE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. 24 Choice Semi-Annual Report CHOICE LONG-SHORT FUND STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED FOR THE YEAR APRIL 30, 2004 ENDED (UNAUDITED) OCTOBER 31, 2003 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OPERATIONS Net investment loss $ (261,750) $ (351,630) Net realized gain (loss) on: Investment securities 687,580 4,004,340 Short positions (677,850) (1,901,510) Options purchased 10,194 -- Futures contracts (49,580) (340,065) Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments securities sold short and futures contracts (794,654) 984,236 ------------ ------------ Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations (1,086,060) 2,395,371 ------------ ------------ CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS Shares sold: Class A shares 4,449,262 10,010,096 Class C shares -- 570,329 Shares redeemed: Class A shares (8,121,323) (14,993,376) Class C shares (71,854) (424,874) ------------ ------------ Net decrease in net assets from capital share transactions (3,743,915) (4,837,825) ------------ ------------ TOTAL DECREASE IN NET ASSETS (4,829,975) (2,442,454) NET ASSETS Beginning of Period 11,968,939 14,411,393 ------------ ------------ End of Period* $ 7,138,964 $ 11,968,939 ============ ============ * Includes accumulated net investment loss of: $ (264,447) $ (2,697) ------------ ------------ SEE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. Choice Semi-Annual Report 25 CHOICE MARKET NEUTRAL FUND STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED FOR THE PERIOD APRIL 30, 2004 ENDED (UNAUDITED) OCTOBER 31, 2003(1) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OPERATIONS Net investment loss $ (180,216) $ (131,031) Net realized gain (loss) on: Investment securities 236,654 431,271 Short positions (589,591) (501,778) Futures contracts (41,826) (54,242) Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments (393,454) 323,327 ------------ ------------ Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations (968,433) 67,547 ------------ ------------ CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS Shares sold: Class A shares 6,689,675 10,809,599 Class C shares 794,693 2,352,086 Shares redeemed: Class A shares (8,671,523) (1,724,757) Class C shares (649,465) (5,133) ------------ ------------ Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions (1,836,620) 11,431,795 ------------ ------------ TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS (2,805,053) 11,499,342 ------------ ------------ NET ASSETS Beginning of Period 11,499,342 -- ------------ ------------ End of Period* $ 8,694,289 $ 11,499,342 ============ ============ * Includes accumulated net investment loss of: $ (180,216) $ -- ------------ ------------ (1) Commenced operations on March 31, 2003. SEE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. 26 Choice Semi-Annual Report CHOICE FOCUS FUND CLASS A FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED FOR THE YEAR FOT THE YEAR FOR THE YEAR FOR THE YEAR APRIL 30, 2004 ENDED ENDED ENDED ENDED (UNAUDITED) OCT. 31, 2003 OCT. 31, 2002 OCT. 31, 2001 OCT. 31, 2000 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE* Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period $ 4.65 $ 3.17 $ 5.52 $ 12.77 $ 10.00 --------- --------- --------- ---------- --------- INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS Net investment loss (0.06) (0.21) (0.17) (0.15) (0.02) Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments 0.02 1.69 (2.18) (7.07) 2.80 --------- --------- --------- ---------- --------- Total Income (Loss) from Investment Operations (0.04) 1.48 (2.35) (7.22) 2.78 --------- --------- --------- ---------- --------- LESS DISTRIBUTIONS PAID From net realized gains on investments -- -- -- (0.03) (0.01) --------- --------- --------- ---------- --------- Total Distributions Paid -- -- -- (0.03) (0.01) --------- --------- --------- ---------- --------- NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD $ 4.61 $ 4.65 $ 3.17 $ 5.52 $ 12.77 ========= ========= ========= ========== ========= TOTAL RETURN(1) (0.86%) 46.69% (42.75%) (56.63%) 27.81% SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS Net assets, end of period (000s) $ 5,884 $ 4,120 $ 2,586 $ 10,911 $ 57,802 Ratio of expenses to average net assets net of fees waived and paid indirectly(2) 2.11% 3.05% 1.97% 1.88% 2.05% Ratio of net expenses to average net assets before fees waived and paid indirectly(2) 3.81% 3.78% 2.61% 1.88% 2.05% Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets net of fees waived and paid indirectly(2) (1.63%) (2.49%) (1.43%) (0.85%) (0.26%) Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets before fees waived and paid indirectly(2) (3.33%) (3.22%) (2.07) (0.85%) (0.26%) PORTFOLIO TURNOVER RATE(1) 615% 1066% 1454% 1239% 1603% <FN> (1) Not annualized for periods less than a full year. (2) Annualized for periods less than a full year. * Selected data for a share of capital stock outstanding throughout the period. SEE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. Choice Semi-Annual Report 27 </FN> CHOICE FOCUS FUND CLASS C FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED APRIL 30, 2004(1) (UNAUDITED) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE* Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period $ 5.11 ------- INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS Net investment loss (0.06) Net realized and unrealized loss on investments (0.44) ------- Total Loss from Investment Operations (0.50) ------- NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD $ 4.61 ======= TOTAL RETURN(2) (9.78%) SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS Net assets, end of period $ 5 Ratio of expenses to average net assets net of fees waived and paid indirectly(3) 2.76% Ratio of net expenses to average net assets before fees waived and paid indirectly(3) 4.56% Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets net of fees waived and paid indirectly(3) (2.38%) Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets before fees waived and paid indirectly(3) (4.08%) PORTFOLIO TURNOVER RATE(2) 615% <FN> (1)Commenced operations on March 2, 2004 (2)Not annualized for periods less than a full year. (3)Annualized for periods less than a full year. * Selected data for a share of capital stock outstanding throughout the period. SEE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. 28 Choice Semi-Annual Report </FN> CHOICE BALANCED FUND CLASS A FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED FOR THE YEAR FOR THE YEAR FOR THE YEAR FOR THE PERIOD APRIL 30, 2004 ENDED ENDED ENDED ENDED (UNAUDITED) OCT. 31, 2003 OCT. 31, 2002 OCT. 31, 2001 OCT. 31, 2000(1) - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE* Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period $ 7.24 $ 5.87 $ 8.42 $ 11.08 $ 10.00 --------- --------- --------- ---------- ---------- INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS Net investment income (loss) (0.01) (0.06) 0.16 0.14 0.07 Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments (0.05) 1.44 (2.52) (2.63) 1.01(2) --------- --------- --------- ---------- ---------- Total Income (Loss) from Investment Operations (0.06) 1.38 (2.36) (2.49) 1.08 --------- --------- --------- ---------- ---------- LESS DISTRIBUTIONS PAID From net investment income -- (0.01) (0.19) (0.17) -- --------- --------- --------- ---------- ---------- Total Distributions Paid -- (0.01) (0.19) (0.17) -- --------- --------- --------- ---------- ---------- NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD $ 7.18 $ 7.24 $ 5.87 $ 8.42 $ 11.08 ========= ============ ========= ========== ========== TOTAL RETURN(3) (0.83%) 23.56% (28.92%) (22.65%) 10.80% SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS Net assets, end of period (000s) $ 4,026 $ 2,337 $ 2,424 $ 15,522 $ 26,247 Ratio of expenses to average net assets, net of fees waived/ reimbursed and paid indirectly(4) 1.96% 4.37% 1.73% 1.81% 2.00% Ratio of expenses to average net assets, before fees waived/ reimbursed and paid indirectly(4) 5.73% 7.23% 2.29% 1.81% 2.09% Ratio of net investment income to average net assets, net of fees waived/reimbursed and paid indirectly(4) (0.41%) (0.94%) 1.52% 1.46% 1.47% Ratio of net investment income to average net assets, before fees waived/reimbursed and paid indirectly(4) (4.18%) (3.80%) 0.96% 1.46% 1.38% PORTFOLIO TURNOVER RATE(3) 416% 736% 972% 951% 651% <FN> (1 Commenced operations on April 1, 2000 (2) The amount shown may not correlate with aggregate gains and losses of portfolio securities due to timing of sales and redemptions of Fund Shares. (3) Not annualized for periods less than a full year. (4) Annualized for periods less than a full year. * Selected data for a share of capital stock outstanding throughout the period. SEE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. Choice Semi-Annual Report 29 </FN> CHOICE BALANCED FUND CLASS C FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS PERIOD ENDED APRIL 30, 2004(1) (UNAUDITED) - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE* Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period $ 7.62 ---------- INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS Net investment loss (0.01) Net realized and unrealized loss on investments (0.43) ---------- Total loss from Investment Operations (0.44) ---------- NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD $ 7.18 ========== TOTAL RETURN(2) (5.77%) SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS Net assets, end of period $ 7 Ratio of expenses to average net assets, net of fees waived/ reimbursed and paid indirectly(3) 2.71% Ratio of expenses to average net assets, before fees waived/ reimbursed and paid indirectly(3) 6.48% Ratio of net investment income to average net assets, net of fees waived/reimbursed and paid indirectly(3) (1.16%) Ratio of net investment income to average net assets, before fees waived/reimbursed and paid indirectly(3) (4.93%) PORTFOLIO TURNOVER RATE(2) 416% <FN> (1)Commenced operations on March 2, 2004 (2)Not annualized for periods less than a full year. (3)Annualized for periods less than a full year. * Selected data for a share of capital stock outstanding throughout the period. SEE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. 30 Choice Semi-Annual Report </FN> CHOICE LONG-SHORT FUND CLASS A FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED FOR THE YEAR FOR THE YEAR FOR THE PERIOD APRIL 30, 2004 ENDED ENDED ENDED (UNAUDITED) OCT. 31, 2003 OCT. 31, 2002 OCT. 31, 2001(1) - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE* Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period $ 7.46 $ 6.22 $ 9.66 $ 10.00 --------- ----------- ------------ ------------ INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS Net investment loss (0.13) (0.16) (0.35) (0.08) Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments (0.62) 1.40 (3.09) (0.26) --------- ----------- ------------ ------------ Total Income (Loss) from Investment Operations (0.75) 1.24 (3.44) (0.34) --------- ----------- ------------ ------------ NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD $ 6.71 $ 7.46 $ 6.22 $ 9.66 ========= =========== ============ ============ TOTAL RETURN(2, 3) (10.05%) 19.94% (35.82%) (3.40%) SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS Net assets, end of period (000s) $ 6,488 $ 11,169 $ 13,845 $ 54,303 Ratio of expenses to average net assets, net of fees paid indirectly(4) 4.37%(5) 3.99%(5) 3.16%(5) 3.51% Ratio of expenses to average net assets, before fees paid indirectly(4) 4.44%(5) 4.64%(5) 3.62%(5) 3.51% Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets, net of fees paid indirectly(4) (3.70%) (2.39%) (2.21%) (1.14%) Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets, before fees paid indirectly(4) (3.77%) (3.04%) (2.67%) (1.14%) PORTFOLIO TURNOVER RATE(2) 962% 1383% 3882% 2469% <FN> (1) Commenced operations on February 1, 2001. (2) Not annualized for periods less than a full year. (3) The total return does not reflect the 5.50% front end-end sales charge on Class A shares. (4) Annualized for periods less than a full year. (5) Excludes dividends on short sales. Including dividends on short sales, the ratio of expenses to average net assets net of fees waived and before fees waived indirectly would be 4.45% and 4.51%, 4.14% and 4.79%, 3.34% and 3.80%, for the Class A shares for the period ended April 30, 2004 and the years ended October 31, 2003 and October 31, 2002, respectively. * Selected data for a share outstanding throughout the period. SEE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. Choice Semi-Annual Report 31 </FN> CHOICE LONG-SHORT FUND CLASS C FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED FOR THE YEAR FOR THE YEAR FOR THE PERIOD APRIL 30, 2004 ENDED ENDED ENDED (UNAUDITED) OCT. 31, 2003 OCT. 31, 2002 OCT. 31, 2001(1) - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE* Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period $ 6.98 $ 6.00 $ 9.53 $ 10.00 --------- --------- --------- ----------- INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS Net investment loss (0.15) (0.38) (0.77) (0.12) Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments (0.58) 1.36 (2.76) (0.35) --------- --------- --------- ----------- Total Income (Loss) from Investment Operations (0.73) 0.98 (3.53) (0.47) --------- --------- --------- ----------- NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD $ 6.25 $ 6.98 $ 6.00 $ 9.53 ========= ========= ========= =========== TOTAL RETURN(2, 3) (10.46%) 16.33% (37.25%) (4.70%) SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS Net assets, end of period (000s) $ 651 $ 800 $ 567 $ 2,614 Ratio of expenses to average net assets, net of fees paid indirectly(4) 5.45%(5) 7.25%(5) 5.02%(5) 4.70% Ratio of expenses to average net assets, before fees paid indirectly(4) 5.55%(5) 7.90%(5) 5.40%(5) 4.70% Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets, net of fees paid indirectly(4) (4.77%) (5.78%) (4.11%) (2.31%) Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets, before fees paid indirectly(4) (4.88%) (6.43%) (4.49%) (2.31%) PORTFOLIO TURNOVER RATE(2) 962% 1383% 3882% 2469% <FN> (1) Commenced operations on February 1, 2001. (2) Not annualized for periods less than a full year. (3) The total return does not reflect the 1.00% deferred sales charge on Class C shares. (4) Annualized for periods less than a full year. (5) Excludes dividends on short sales. Including dividends on short sales, the ratio of expenses to average net assets net of fees waived and before fees waived indirectly would be 5.52% and 5.62%, 7.41% and 8.06%, 5.16% and 5.54%, for the Class C shares for the period ended April 30, 2004 and the years ended October 31, 2003 and October 31,2002, respectively. * Selected data for a share outstanding throughout the period. SEE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. 32 Choice Semi-Annual Report </FN> CHOICE MARKET NEUTRAL FUND FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS CLASS A SHARES CLASS C SHARES FOR THE SIX FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED FOR THE PERIOD MONTHS ENDED FOR THE PERIOD APRIL 30, 2004 ENDED APRIL 30, 2004 ENDED (UNAUDITED) OCT. 31, 2003(1) (UNAUDITED) OCT. 31, 2003(1) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE* Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period $ 10.36 $ 10.00 $ 10.31 $ 10.00 --------- --------- --------- --------- INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS Net investment loss (0.17) (0.17) (0.32) (0.24) Net realized and unrealized gain on investments (0.72) 0.53 (0.62) 0.55 --------- --------- --------- --------- Total Income from Investment Operations (0.89) 0.36 (0.94) 0.31 --------- --------- --------- --------- NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD $ 9.47 $ 10.36 $ 9.37 $ 10.31 ========= ========= ========= ========= TOTAL RETURN(2, 3) (8.59%) 3.60% (9.12%) 3.10% SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS Net assets, end of period (000s) $ 6,431 $ 9,147 $ 2,264 $ 2,352 Ratio of expenses to average net assets, after waiver(4) 3.39%(5) 3.40(5) 4.43%(6) 4.50%(6) Ratio of expenses to average net assets, before waiver(4) 3.55%(5) 4.70%(5) 4.43%(6) 5.82%(6) Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets, after waiver(4) (2.68%) (2.84%) (3.65%) (3.94%) Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets, before waiver(4) (2.84%) (4.12%) (3.65%) (5.24%) PORTFOLIO TURNOVER RATE(2) 1414% 1175% 1414% 1175% <FN> (1) Commenced operations on March 31, 2003. (2) Not annualized for periods less than a full year. (3) The total return does not reflect the 5.50% front end-end sales charge and 1.00% deferred sales charge on Class A and Class C shares, respectively. (4) Annualized for periods less than a full year. (5) Excludes dividends on short sales. Including dividends on short sales, the ratio of expenses to average net assets net of fees waived and before fees waived indirectly would be 3.66% and 3.82%, 3.59% and 4.88% for the Class A shares for the period ended April 30, 2004 and the year ended October 31, 2003, respectively. (6) Excludes dividends on short sales. Including dividends on short sales, the ratio of expenses to average net assets net of fees waived and before fees waived indirectly would be 4.75% and 4.75%, 4.70% and 6.00% for the Class C shares for the period ended April 30, 2004 and the year ended October 31, 2003, respectively. * Selected data for a share outstanding throughout the period. SEE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. Choice Semi-Annual Report 33 </FN> Choice Funds NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS APRIL 30, 2004 (UNAUDITED) (1) Organization Choice Funds (the "Trust") was established on July 16, 1999 as a Delaware Statutory Trust and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"), as an open-end management investment company issuing its shares in series, each series representing a distinct portfolio with its own investment objectives and policies. The Focus Fund, Balanced Fund, Long-Short Fund and Market Neutral Fund (collectively, the "Funds") are separate investment portfolios of the Trust. The Focus Fund is a non-diversified fund that seeks capital appreciation by normally investing in a core position of 20-30 common stocks. The Balanced Fund is a diversified fund that seeks capital appreciation and current income by normally investing in a diverse group of domestic equity and fixed income securities. The Long-Short Fund is a non-diversified fund that seeks to achieve long-term growth of capital in both rising and falling markets by investing in "long" stocks believed to be undervalued and selling "short" stocks believed to be overvalued. The Market Neutral Fund is a non-diversified fund that seeks to produce positive returns while remaining market neutral by investing actively long and short in a portfolio of equity securities. "Remaining market neutral" means the Fund will generally maintain a balance of long and short positions. The Funds offer two classes of shares (Class A and Class C). Class A shares are subject to a maximum sales charge of 5.50% and the Class C shares are subject to a maximum contingent deferred sales charge of 1.00% on redemptions of shares held less than one year. Each class of shares has equal rights to earnings and assets except that each class bears different distribution and shareholder servicing fees. Each class of shares has exclusive voting rights with respect to matters that affect just that class. Income, expenses (other than class specific expenses), and realized and unrealized gains or losses on investments are allocated to each class of shares based on relative net assets. (2) Significant Accounting Policies The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Funds in the preparation of their financial statements. These policies are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP"), which require management to make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. (a) Investment Valuation Securities (other than short-term instruments) for which market quotations are readily available are valued at the last sales price on the national securities exchange on which such securities are primarily traded. NASDAQ traded securities are valued at the NASDAQ official closing price (NOCP). Securities for which there were no sales on a given day or securities not listed on a national securities exchange are valued at the most recent bid prices. Securities maturing within 60 days when purchased are valued by the amortized cost method which approximates fair value. Any securities for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at their fair value pursuant to guidelines established by the Board of Trustees. (b) Expenses The Funds are charged for those expenses that are directly attributable to each Fund, such as advisory and custodian fees. Expenses that are not directly attributable to a portfolio are typically allocated among the portfolios in proportion to their average net assets. Certain Fund expenses may be reduced by brokerage credits which are shown as Expenses Paid Indirectly in the Statement of Operations. Brokerage credits are generated when a Fund directs portfolio trades to certain brokers. 34 Choice Semi-Annual Report (c) Short Positions When a Fund sells a security short, an amount equal to the sales proceeds is included in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as an asset and an equal amount as a liability. The amount of the liability is subsequently marked-to-market to reflect the current value of the security sold short. A gain, limited to the price at which the Fund sold the security short, or a loss, unlimited in size, will be recognized upon the termination of a short sale. The Fund is liable for any dividends paid on securities sold short. Dividends on short sales are included as Dividends on Short Positions on the Statement of Operations. The Fund maintains assets consisting of cash or liquid securities equal in amount to the liability created by the short sale. These assets are adjusted to reflect changes in the value of the securities sold short. (d) Futures Contracts Each Fund may purchase and sell stock index futures contracts. Upon entering into a contract, the Fund deposits and maintains as collateral such initial margin as required by the exchange on which the transaction is effected. Pursuant to the contract, the Fund agrees to receive from or pay to the futures commission merchant an amount of cash equal to the daily fluctuation in the value of the contract. Such receipts of payments are known as variation margin and are recorded by the Fund as unrealized gains and losses. When the contract is closed, the Fund records a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed. As collateral for futures contracts, the Fund is required under the 1940 Act to maintain assets consisting of cash or liquid securities. This collateral must equal the market value of the purchase obligation for long futures contracts or the market value of the instrument underlying the contract for the short futures contracts. All collateral is required to be adjusted daily. The risks inherent in the use of futures contracts include: 1) adverse changes in the value of such instruments; 2) imperfect correlation between the price of the futures contracts and movements in the price of the underlying securities or futures contracts; 3) the possible absence of a liquid secondary market for any particular instrument at any time; 4) the possible need to defer closing out certain positions to avoid adverse tax consequences; and 5) the possible nonper-formance by the counterparty under the terms of the contract. (e) Option Transactions For hedging purposes, the Funds may buy or sell put or call options, write covered put and call options on portfolio securities and write over-the-counter options where the completion of the obligation is dependent upon the credit standing of another party. The risk in writing a call option is that a Fund may incur a loss if the market price of the security decreases and the option is exercised. The risk in buying an option is that the Fund pays a premium whether or not the option is exercised. A Fund also has the additional risk of not being able to enter into a closing transaction if a liquid secondary market does not exist. Option contracts are valued daily and unrealized appreciation or depreciation is recorded. A Fund will realize a gain or loss upon expiration or closing of the option transaction. When an option is exercised, the proceeds on sales for a written call option, the purchase cost for a written put option, or the cost of a security for a purchased put or call option is adjusted by the amount of premium received or paid. (f) Federal Income and Excise Taxes No federal income tax provision has been made since the Funds intend to meet the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute substantially all investment company taxable income and net capital gains to shareholders in a manner which results in no tax cost to the Funds. Choice Semi-Annual Report 35 (g) Distributions to Shareholders Dividends from net investment income and distributions of net realized gains, if any, will be declared and paid at least annually. Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. The character of distributions made during the year from net investment income or net realized gain may differ from the characterization for federal income tax purposes due to differences in the recognition of income, expense and gain items for financial statement and tax purposes. Where appropriate, reclassifications between net asset accounts are made for such differences that are permanent in nature. (h) Other Investment transactions are accounted for on the trade date. The Funds determine the gain or loss realized from investment transactions by comparing the original cost of the security lot sold with the net sale proceeds. Dividend income is recognized on the ex-dividend date and interest income is recognized on an accrual basis. (3) Investment Adviser and Transactions with Affiliates The Funds have an agreement with the Adviser, with whom certain officers and directors of the Funds are affiliated, to furnish investment advisory services to the Funds. Under the terms of this agreement, the Funds will pay the Adviser a monthly fee at the annual rate of 1.00%, 0.75%, 2.50% and 1.65% of the Fund's average daily net assets for the Focus Fund, Balanced Fund, Long-Short Fund and Market Neutral Fund, respectively. For the period ended April 30, 2004, the Adviser received advisory fees of $28,145, $8,679, $170,453 and $92,859 for the Focus Fund, Balanced Fund, Long-Short Fund and Market Neutral Fund, respectively. The Adviser agreed to contractually waive its management fee and/or reimburse the Fund's operating expenses (exclusive of brokerage commissions, dividends on securities sold short, interest on borrowings, taxes and extraordinary expenses) to ensure that the Fund's operating expenses did not exceed 2.50%, 3.25%, 2.00%, 2.75%, 3.40% and 4.50% of the Fund's average daily net assets for the Focus Fund Class A, Focus Fund Class C, Balanced Fund Class A, Balanced Fund Class C, Market Neutral Fund Class A and Market Neutral Fund Class C, respectively, through April 30, 2004. On April 15, 2004, the Adviser extended such contractual waivers and reimbursements through October 31, 2004, and limited operating expenses to 4.00% and 4.65% for the Long-Short Fund Class A and Class C shares, respectively, through October 31, 2004. The Adviser is entitled to recoup from the Funds amounts waived or reimbursed for a period of up to three years from the date such amounts were waived or reimbursed, provided the Funds' expenses, including such recouped amounts, do not exceed the stated expense limitations. At April 30, 2004, amounts that are subject to potential recoupment are as follows: Recoverable Through Focus Fund Balanced Fund ------------------- ---------- ------------- \ October 31, 2006 $ 35,545 $ 60,236 October 31, 2007 $ 37,167 $ 43,771 Recoverable Through Long-Short Fund Market Neutral Fund ------------------- --------------- ------------------- October 31, 2006 $ -- $ 54,842 October 31, 2007 $ 4,591 $ 4,822 During the period ended April 30, 2004, the Focus Fund, Balanced Fund, Long-Short Fund and Market Neutral Fund paid $56,252, $16,343, $204,115 And $276,489 in brokerage commissions, respectively, to CIM Securities, LLC an affiliate of the Adviser, on the purchase and sale of portfolio securities. 36 Choice Semi-Annual Report (4) Distribution Plan CIM Securities, LLC (CIM), an affiliate of the Adviser, is the distributor of the Funds' shares. The Funds have adopted a Distribution Plan (the "Plan") pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. The Plan authorizes payments by the Funds in connection with the distribution of its shares and certain shareholder and related services at an annual rate, as determined from time to time by the Board of Trustees. Under this Plan, the Funds' Class A shares and Class C shares of the Focus Fund and Balanced Fund pay up to 0.25% and 0.75% of each class's average daily net assets, respectively, for distribution services. The Class A shares and Class C shares of the Long-Short Fund and Market Neutral Fund pay up to 0.35% and 0.75% of each class's average daily net assets, respectively, for distribution services. The Class C shares pay up to 0.25% of each Fund's average daily net assets for shareholder related activities. For the six months ended April 30, 2004, the Funds incurred 12b-1 fees of $7,036, $2,893, $22,488, $3,930, $15,253, and $12,700 for the Focus Fund Class A shares, Balanced Fund Class A shares, Long-Short Fund Class A shares, Long-Short Fund Class C shares, Market Neutral Fund Class A shares and Market Neutral Fund Class C shares, respectively. As distributor, CIM received commissions of $19, $55, $34, and $588 for sales of shares of Focus Fund Class A, Balanced Fund Class A, Long-Short Fund Class A, and Market Neutral Fund Class A, respectively. CIM also received contingent deferred sales charges of $3,265 for the Market Neutral Fund Class C. (5) CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS Transactions in Class A shares of the Funds for the six months ended April 30, 2004 were as follows: MARKET FOCUS BALANCED LONG-SHORT NEUTRAL FUND FUND FUND FUND Shares sold 808,439 619,634 588,903 645,880 Shares redeemed (419,887) (381,776) (1,119,202) (849,532) -------- -------- ---------- -------- Net Increase (Decrease) 388,552 237,858 (530,299) (203,652) ======== ======== ========== ======== Transactions in Class C shares of the Funds for the six months ended April 30, 2004 were as follows: MARKET FOCUS BALANCED LONG-SHORT NEUTRAL FUND FUND FUND FUND Shares sold 1 1 -- 77,543 Shares redeemed -- -- (10,427) (64,092) -------- -------- ---------- -------- Net Increase (Decrease) 1 1 (10,427) 13,451 ======== ======== ========== ======== * Commenced operations on March 2, 2004. Transactions in Class A shares of the Funds for the year ended October 31, 2003 were as follows: MARKET FOCUS BALANCED LONG-SHORT NEUTRAL FUND FUND FUND FUND Shares sold 2,933,668 7,225 85,536 1,047,546 Shares issued to holders in reinvestment of distributions -- 614 -- -- Shares redeemed (2,862,802) (98,128) (65,424) (164,907) ---------- -------- ---------- -------- Net Increase (Decrease) 70,866 (90,289) 20,112 882,639 ========== ======== ========== ======== Transactions in Class C shares of the Funds for the year ended October 31, 2003 were as follows: MARKET LONG-SHORT NEUTRAL FUND FUND Shares sold 14,169 228,540 Shares redeemed (194,085) (492) -------- ------- Net Increase (Decrease) (179,916) 228,048 ======== ======= Choice Semi-Annual Report 37 (6) INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS The aggregate purchases and sales of securities, excluding short-term investments, for the Funds for the six months ended April 30, 2004 were as follows: MARKET NEUTRAL FOCUS FUND BALANCED FUND LONG-SHORT FUND FUND Purchases $20,909,964 $7,460,658 $52,588,367 $62,472,008 Sales $21,985,731 $7,180,301 $54,148,877 $64,833,088 (7) FEDERAL INCOME TAX INFORMATION At April 30, 2004, the cost of securities on a tax basis and gross unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments for federal income tax purposes were as follows: MARKET NEUTRAL FOCUS FUND BALANCED FUND LONG-SHORT FUND FUND Cost of Investments $6,174,198 $4,093,005 $5,640,448 $6,342,317 ========== ========== ========== ========== Gross Unrealized Appreciation $1,869 $4,310 $96,411 $157,016 Gross Unrealized (Depreciation) (403,306) (118,461) (510,396) (227,143) --------- --------- --------- -------- Net Unrealized Appreciation on Investments $(401,437) $(114,151) $(413,985) $(70,127) ========== ========== ========== ========= As of October 31, 2003, the components of accumulated earnings (deficit) on a tax basis were as follows: MARKET NEUTRAL FOCUS FUND BALANCED FUND LONG-SHORT FUND FUND Undistributed ordinary income (loss) $ -- $ -- $(2,697) $ -- Net realized capital losses (27,640,670) (8,391,176) (13,274,921) (75,079) Net Unrealized Appreciation 145,166 70,065 36,113 273,657 Total Accumulated Deficit $(27,495,504) $(8,321,111) $(13,241,505) $198,578 The difference between cost amounts for financial statement and federal income tax purposes is due primarily to timing differences in recognizing certain gains and losses in security transactions. Federal income tax capital loss carry forwards for the Focus Fund expire as follows: $20,645,351 in 2009 and $6,017,459 in 2010. Federal income tax capital loss carry forwards for the Balanced Fund expire as follows: $287,388 in 2008, $4,867,551 in 2009 and $2,810,178 in 2010. Federal income tax capital loss carry forwards for the Long-Short Fund expire as follows: $10,097,960 in 2010. Federal income tax capital loss carry forwards for the Market Neutral Fund expire as follows: $75,079 in 2011. To the extent future gains are offset by capital loss carry forwards, such gains will not be distributed. The tax character of distributions paid during the fiscal year ended October 31, 2003 were as follows: Balanced Fund ------------- Ordinary Income $ 4,167 Net Long-Term Capital Gains $ -- (8) Control Ownership The beneficial ownership, either directly or indirectly, of more than 25% of the voting securities of a Fund creates presumption of control of the Fund, under Section 2(a)9 of the Investment Company Act of 1940. As of April 30, 2004 McDonald Investment, Inc. held for the benefit of others, in aggregate, more than 48% of the Focus Fund Class A. As of April 30, 2004, FTC & Co. held more than 80% of the Balanced Fund Class A and 49% of the Long-Short Fund. As of April 30, 2004, UBS PaineWebber held more than 60% of the Long-Short Fund Class C. 38 Choice Semi-Annual Report (This Page was intentionally left blank.) Choice Semi-Annual Report 39 A CHOICE FOR ALL SEASONS CHOICE LONG-SHORT FUND INCEPTION 2/1/01 CLASS A SHARES: - --------------- SEEKS LONG-TERM GROWTH Ticker: CHLAX OF CAPITAL THROUGH ALL CUSIP: 17037Q301 MARKET CONDITIONS. CLASS C SHARES: - --------------- Ticker: CHLCX CUSIP: 17037Q509 Minimum Initial Investment: $10,000 Fiscal Year End: October 31 Dividends Paid: Annually CHOICE FOCUS FUND INCEPTION 11/1/99 CLASS A SHARES: SEEKS CAPITAL APPRECIA- - --------------- TION BY INVESTING PRI- Ticker: CHFCX MARILY IN 20-30 SECURI- CUSIP: 17037Q103 TIES OF COMPANIES THAT THE PORTFOLIO MANAGER CLASS C SHARES: BELIEVES HAVE SUPERIOR - --------------- POTENTIAL FOR EARNINGS Ticker: CFCCX GROWTH. CUSIP: 17037Q806 Minimum Initial Investment: $2,500 Fiscal Year End: October 31 Dividends Paid: Annually CHOICE MARKET NEUTRAL FUND INCEPTION 3/31/03 CLASS A SHARES: SEEKS TO PRODUCE POSITIVE - --------------- RETURNS WHILE REMAINING Ticker: CHNAX MARKET NEUTRAL BY CUSIP: 17037Q608 INVESTING ACTIVELY LONG AND SHORT IN EQUITY SECU- CLASS C SHARES: RITIES, GENERALLY BALANC- - --------------- ING THE LONG AND SHORT Ticker: CHNCX POSITIONS. THE FUND HAS CUSIP: 17037Q707 A SECONDARY GOAL OF PRESERVATION OF CAPITAL. Minimum Initial Investment: $5,000 Fiscal Year End: October 31 Dividends Paid: Annually CHOICE BALANCED FUND INCEPTION 4/1/00 CLASS A SHARES: SEEKS CAPITAL APPRECIA- - --------------- TION AND CURRENT Ticker: CHBLX INCOME BY INVESTING CUSIP: 17037Q202 PRIMARILY IN A DIVERSE GROUP OF DOMESTIC EQUI- CLASS C SHARES: TY AND FIXED INCOME - --------------- SECURITIES. Ticker: CHBCX CUSIP: 17037Q889 Minimum Initial Investment: $2,500 Fiscal Year End: October 31 Dividends Paid: Quarterly For additional information, or to receive a current prospectus that explains the funds' investment objectives, risks, and charges and expenses, please visit our website at www.choicefunds.net or call 1-800-392-7107. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing. [CHOICE LOGO] Choice Funds o 5299 DTC Blvd o Suite 1150 o Greenwood Village o CO 80111 o 1-800-392-7107 WWW.CHOICEFUNDS.NET NOT AUTHORIZED FOR DISTRIBUTION UNLESS ACCOMPANIED OR PRECEDED BY A CURRENT PROSPECTUS. CIM SECURITIES, LLC DISTRIBUTOR 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 COMPANIES. Not applicable ITEM 6. RESERVED. ITEM 7. DISCLOSURE OF PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES. . Not applicable ITEM 8. PURCHASE OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY CLOSED-END FUNDS. Not applicable ITEM 9. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS. Not applicable ITEM 10. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES. (a) Based on their evaluation of the Disclosure Controls and Procedures as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this Report, the Registrant's Principal Executive and Financial Officers have concluded that the Registrant's Disclosure Controls and Procedures, which are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed on Form N-CSR is recorded, processed, summarized and reported on a timely basis, and that information required to be disclosed in the Report is communicated to the Registrant's management, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure, are effective. (b) There were no significant changes in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's last fiscal half-year that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting. ITEM 11. EXHIBITS. (a)(1) Not applicable (a)(2) Certifications required by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (and Item 11(a)(2) of Form N-CSR) are filed and attached hereto as Exhibit 99.CERT. (a)(3) Not applicable (b) Certification required by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (and Item 11(b) of Form N-CSR) is filed and attached hereto as Exhibit 99.906CERT. .. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. Choice Funds By: /S/ PATRICK S. ADAMS --------------------- Patrick S. Adams Chief Executive Officer Date JUNE 30, 2004 ----------------------- Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated. By: /S/ PATRICK S. ADAMS -------------------- Patrick S. Adams Chief Executive Officer Date JUNE 30, 2004 -------------------------- By: /S/ GREGORY S. DROSE -------------------- Gregory S. Drose Chief Financial Officer Date JUNE 30, 2004 ------------------------