CERTIFICATION UNDER SECTION 906 OF SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002



Name of Issuer:   Diversified Investors Strategic Variance Funds


In connection with the Report on Form N-CSR for the above named issuer, the
undersigned hereby certifies, to the best of his knowledge, that:

1.    The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d)
      of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934;

2.    The information contained in the Report fairly represents, in all material
      respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Issuer.



Date:  August 28, 2003            /s/ Mark Mullin
                                  Mark Mullin
                                  Principal Executive Officer


Date:  August 28, 2003
                                  /s/ Joseph Carusone
                                  Joseph Carusone
                                  Principal Financial Officer