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ANNUAL REPORT AUGUST 31, 1997
OPPENHEIMER
CAPITAL
APPRECIATION FUND
[OPPENHEIMERFUNDS LOGO]
THE RIGHT WAY TO INVEST
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CONTENTS
3 President's Letter
4 Fund Performance
6 An Interview
with the Fund's
Manager
10 Statement of
Investments
17 Statement of
Assets &
Liabilities
18 Statement of
Operations
19 Statements of
Changes in
Net Assets
20 Financial Highlights
22 Notes to
Financial
Statements
28 Independent
Auditors' Report
29 Federal Income
Tax Information
30 Officers & Trustees
32 Information &
Services
REPORT HIGHLIGHTS
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- - STELLAR PERFORMANCE: The Fund was the top-performing domestic equity fund
within the OppenheimerFunds family for the one-year and three-year periods.
- - FINANCIAL AND TECHNOLOGY STOCKS provided the Fund's most outstanding returns.
- - OUR "BOTTOM-UP" STRATEGY helped us discover many excellent small and
medium-sized companies that met our demanding criteria for earnings growth and
valuation.
AVG ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS
For the Period Ended 8/31/97(1)
CLASS A
1 year 5 year 10 year
40.52% 20.65% 13.70%
CLASS B
Since
1 year 5 year Inception
39.30% N/A 28.40%
CLASS C
Since
1 year 5 year Inception
39.35% N/A 21.75%
Total returns include changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and
capital gains distributions in a hypothetical investment for the periods shown.
IN REVIEWING PERFORMANCE AND RANKINGS, PLEASE REMEMBER THAT PAST PERFORMANCE
DOES NOT GUARANTEE FUTURE RESULTS. INVESTMENT RETURN AND PRINCIPAL VALUE OF AN
INVESTMENT IN THE FUND WILL FLUCTUATE SO THAT AN INVESTOR'S SHARES, WHEN
REDEEMED, MAY BE WORTH MORE OR LESS THAN THE ORIGINAL COST.
1. Includes changes in net asset value per share without deducting any sales
charges. Such performance would have been lower if sales charges were taken into
account.
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[PHOTO]
BRIDGET A. MACASKILL
President
Oppenheimer Capital
Appreciation Fund
DEAR SHAREHOLDER,
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I'd like to welcome you to the premier issue of our newly redesigned shareholder
reports. As you can see, we've changed the format to allow easier access to the
information you need to monitor your investments. Some notable additions are
"at-a-glance" report highlights and charts that let you quickly assess how your
Fund has performed. On the following pages, your portfolio team discuss their
current investment thinking, your Fund's strategies, and performance. Before
these commentaries, I'd like to share a few global observations.
As we consider the world's financial markets over the past six months,
some global trends emerge. For example, inflation has hit its lowest level in
three decades worldwide, which has helped spur many bullish financial markets.
The United States has been a beneficiary of this low-inflation environment, as
well as of a strong dollar, robust corporate earnings and a healthy economy.
However, many financial analysts are now concerned that the United States has
reached a point in the business cycle where earnings could decline because
companies are unable to further reduce costs.
On the other hand, a wave of corporate restructuring throughout Europe has
resulted in some exciting changes and opportunities. Because a similar
restructuring took place in the United States ten years ago, European companies
have been able to enjoy the benefit of hindsight by following our footsteps.
Latin America, too, has begun to shift its economies more toward the U.S.
capitalist model and has reported positive earnings growth along the way.
With major changes occurring in today's economies around the globe, it's
more important than ever to maintain a diversified portfolio across different
countries and market sectors. Now is the time to speak to your financial adviser
to ensure that your assets are allocated properly, so you have the opportunity
to benefit from investments in both domestic and international funds. It's
important to remember that investing abroad can involve greater risk and
expenses--including political and economic uncertainties--and should be
undertaken with a long-term approach in mind.
To keep in touch with our views on the markets, visit our website,
WWW.OPPENHEIMERFUNDS.COM, where you can access your account information and fund
performance data, 24 hours a day. The site also features prospectuses, timely
market updates and insightful commentaries. Our new shareholder reports and
presence on the Internet are just two examples of our commitment to keeping you
well informed.
Thank you for your confidence in OppenheimerFunds, The Right Way to
Invest. We look forward to helping you reach your investment goals in the
future.
Sincerely,
/s/ BRIDGET A. MACASKILL
Bridget A. Macaskill September 22, 1997
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AVG ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS
For the Period Ended 9/30/97(1)
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<CAPTION>
CLASS A
1 year 5 year 10 year
<S> <C> <C>
28.69% 19.80% 13.59%
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<CAPTION>
CLASS B
Since
1 year 5 year Inception
<S> <C> <C>
30.32% N/A 28.37%
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<CAPTION>
CLASS C
Since
1 year 5 year Inception
<S> <C> <C>
34.37% N/A 22.66%
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PERFORMANCE UPDATE
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Oppenheimer Capital Appreciation Fund performed very well over the past twelve
months, surpassing many of its competitors. In fact, for the one-year period
ended 8/31/97, the Fund's Class A shares were ranked 23rd out of 206 capital
appreciation funds by Lipper Analytical Services,(2) and provided an annualized
total rate of return of 40.52%, before sales charges.(3) In addition, the Fund
was the top-performing domestic equity fund within the OppenheimerFunds family
for the one-year and three-year periods ended 8/31/97.
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<CAPTION>
GROWTH OF $10,000
Over ten years
(without sales charges)(4)
Oppenheimer Capital Appreciation Fund
Class A shares S&P 500 Index
<S> <C>
$ 10,000 $ 10,000
6,835 7,747
8,204 8,188
8,784 8,734
8,961 8,763
9,048 9,034
9,635 9,674
10,080 10,528
10,945 11,656
10,705 11,896
10,728 11,538
11,400 12,264
9,188 10,579
10,476 11,527
12,863 13,201
12,575 13,171
13,499 13,876
14,807 15,039
14,470 14,659
13,963 14,938
14,489 15,409
16,327 16,185
16,282 16,891
16,211 16,974
16,586 17,412
16,968 17,816
16,526 17,140
16,071 17,212
17,008 18,054
17,045 18,051
18,582 19,809
20,766 21,700
22,582 23,424
22,986 24,835
24,636 26,168
25,901 27,342
27,786 28,187
29,412 30,537
28,858 31,356
33,524 36,830
37,936 39,589
$37,936 $39,589
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1. Total returns include changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends
and capital gains distributions in a hypothetical investment for the periods
shown. Class A returns include the current maximum initial sales charge of
5.75%. Class A shares were first publicly offered on 1/22/81. The Fund's maximum
sales charge for Class A shares was lower prior to 4/1/91, so actual performance
may have been higher. Class B returns include the applicable contingent deferred
sales charge of 5% (1-year) and 2% (since inception on 5/1/93). Class C returns
for the 1-year period include the contingent deferred sales charge of 1% and
have been available since 12/1/93. An explanation of the different performance
calculations is in the Fund's prospectus. Class B and C shares are subject to an
annual 0.25% service fee and 0.75% asset-based sales charge, and Class A shares
are subject to an annual service fee not to exceed 0.25%.
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SECTOR WEIGHTINGS(5)
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- -Technology 29.5%
- -Financial 20.4
- -Consumer Cyclical 16.3
- -Consumer
Non-Cyclical 13.5
- -Industrial 8.2
- -Energy 7.0
- -Basic Materials 3.3
- -Utility 1.8
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PORTFOLIO REVIEW
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Oppenheimer Capital Appreciation Fund is for investors looking for growth over
the long term from a diverse portfolio of stocks.
WHAT WE LOOK FOR
- - Companies with ABOVE-AVERAGE GROWTH POTENTIAL.
- - Companies increasing their EARNINGS MOMENTUM.
- - Companies that have a history of positive earnings, as well as the potential
for POSITIVE EARNINGS SURPRISES.
- - Stocks that have LOW VALUATIONS relative to
their future growth prospects.
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<CAPTION>
TOP 10 STOCK HOLDINGS
(Percentage of net assets)(5)
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Cisco Systems, Inc. 2.42% Tellabs, Inc. 1.52%
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BancOne Corp. 2.22 Pfizer, Inc. 1.47
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Travelers Group, Inc. 2.19 SunAmerica, Inc. 1.38
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Microsoft Corp. 2.19 Adaptec, Inc. 1.37
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Green Tree Financial Corp. 1.68 Seagate Technology, Inc. 1.34
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2. Source: Lipper Analytical Services, Inc., 8/31/97. Based on the comparisons
between changes in net asset value without considering sales charges, with
dividends and capital gains distributions of the Fund's Class A shares
reinvested. The Fund's Class A shares were ranked 23 of 206 (1-year), 19 of 78
(5-year) and 15 of 57 (10-year) among capital appreciation funds for the periods
ended 8/31/97. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
3. Includes changes in net asset value per share without deducting any sales
charges. Such performance would have been lower if sales charges were taken into
account.
4. Results of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class A shares on September
30, 1987. The S&P 500 is a broad-based unmanaged stock index including daily
reinvestment of dividends, and cannot be purchased directly by investors. Past
performance does not guarantee future results.
5. Portfolio is subject to change. Percentages are as of August 31, 1997 and are
based on total market value of investments.
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"FINANCIAL AND TECHNOLOGY STOCKS HAVE DONE VERY WELL FOR US."
AN INTERVIEW WITH YOUR FUND'S MANAGER
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HOW HAS THE FUND PERFORMED DURING THE PAST YEAR?
Oppenheimer Capital Appreciation Fund's Class A shares have provided an
annualized total rate of return of 40.52% before sales charges for the one-year
period ended August 31, 1997.(1) The Fund also continued to provide competitive
performance relative to its peers in the capital appreciation category, ranking
23rd of 206 funds as measured by Lipper Analytical Services(2) for the one-year
period ended 8/31/97. In addition, the Capital Appreciation Fund was the
top-performing domestic equity fund within the OppenheimerFunds family for the
one-year and three-year periods ended 8/31/97.
WERE YOU ABLE TO FIND ATTRACTIVE INVESTMENTS IN THE HIGH-FLYING STOCK MARKET?
As investment managers using a "bottom-up" approach to stock selection, we tend
to disregard overall market trends in favor of evaluating individual companies,
one at a time. Nonetheless, we found few attractive investments among the
larger, well-known companies as their valuations rose to the high end of their
historical ranges. Instead, we found a number of small and medium-sized
companies that meet our stringent criteria for earnings growth and valuation. In
this environment, rather than pay higher prices for large growth stocks or
assume the risks associated with very small, unproven companies, we have allowed
cash to accumulate while we await more attractive investment opportunities.
1. Includes changes in net asset value per share without deducting any sales
charges. Such performance would have been lower if sales charges were taken into
account.
2. Source: Lipper Analytical Services, Inc., 8/31/97. Based on the comparisons
between changes in net asset value without considering sales charges, with
dividends and capital gains distributions of the Fund's Class A shares
reinvested. The Fund's Class A shares were ranked 23 of 206 (1-year), 19 of 78
(5-year) and 15 of 57 (10-year) among capital appreciation funds for the periods
ended 8/31/97. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
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[PHOTO]
PORTFOLIO MANAGER
Jane Putnam
WHY HAVE LARGE-CAP STOCK PRICES RISEN SO DRAMATICALLY?
There are a number of forces at work in today's markets that have driven
large-capitalization stocks higher. First, large American companies became much
more competitive in domestic and overseas markets when they restructured their
operations to become more efficient and productive. This has allowed these
companies to grow sales without commensurate increases in costs. Second,
individuals have continued to invest more of their assets in the stock market,
especially through retirement plans, as they have increasingly recognized the
long-term benefits of stocks. Finally, many investors have chosen to invest
conservatively, preferring the stocks of well-known, steadily growing companies
whose stocks trade frequently instead of smaller, faster-growing companies with
less liquidity.
WHERE HAVE YOU FOUND THE MOST ATTRACTIVE INVESTMENTS?
Our emphasis on evaluating individual stocks rather than broader markets often
leads us to entire industries and economic sectors with good prospects. Over the
last 12 months, a relatively large number of stocks in the financial and
technology industries have done very well for us. In the financial industry, we
have owned strong performers in the banking sector. In the technology sector, we
have benefited from our positions in personal-computer manufacturers and related
stocks such as Dell Computer, Compaq, SCI Systems and Microsoft.
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"WE USE A 'BOTTOM-UP' APPROACH TO STOCK SELECTION, EVALUATING INDIVIDUAL
COMPANIES, ONE AT A TIME."
AN INTERVIEW WITH YOUR FUND'S MANAGER
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WHAT INVESTMENTS WERE DISAPPOINTING?
We were disappointed that we did not hold certain stocks for a longer time.
Early in 1997, we reduced or eliminated our positions in some large-growth
consumer-related and technology companies. At the time, our valuation measures
indicated that these stocks had reached price levels that could not be
reasonably supported by our expectations for future earnings growth, so we sold
them and took profits. Despite their high valuations, however, the blue-chip
rally continued to drive these stocks higher. In addition, we were disappointed
that certain retail stocks did not perform in line with our expectations. For
example, some apparel companies the Fund owns have not yet realized what we
believe to be their potential for higher sales and greater operating
efficiencies.
WHAT IS YOUR OUTLOOK FOR THE FUTURE?
As our relatively high cash position indicates, we are cautious about stocks
over the near term. In our opinion, the market rallies of the past two to three
years have inflated the prices of large growth stocks to unreasonable levels. As
a result, even minor earnings disappointments may have a negative effect on
their stocks, while there is little room for further gains in the event of
positive earnings surprises.
For this reason, we are keeping cash available to take advantage of buying
opportunities as they emerge. We have already experienced two market corrections
in the 5% to 10% range, one in February/March and the other in August. Both
pull-backs provided limited opportunities to buy solid growth companies at more
reasonable prices. If more opportunities in individual stocks arise over the
next few months, we hope to eventually reduce our cash position to the 8% to 10%
range.
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FINANCIALS
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS August 31, 1997
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
MARKET VALUE
SHARES SEE NOTE 1
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COMMON STOCKS--83.4%
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BASIC MATERIALS--2.8%
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CHEMICALS--2.4%
Dexter Corp. 90,000 $ 3,420,000
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Du Pont (E.I.) De Nemours & Co. 150,000 9,346,875
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Goodrich (B.F.) Co. 84,000 3,538,500
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IMC Global, Inc. 90,000 3,166,875
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Morton International, Inc. 80,000 2,660,000
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Praxair, Inc. 145,400 7,769,812
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29,902,062
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METALS--0.4%
Oregon Steel Mills, Inc. 135,200 3,641,950
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USX-U.S. Steel Group, Inc. 50,000 1,756,250
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5,398,200
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CONSUMER CYCLICALS--13.4%
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AUTOS & HOUSING--2.9%
Arvin Industries, Inc. 144,900 5,044,331
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Autoliv, Inc. 147,280 5,753,125
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Centex Corp. 160,000 8,700,000
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Furniture Brands International, Inc.(1) 283,400 4,994,925
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Pulte Corp. 150,000 5,493,750
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Toll Brothers, Inc.(1) 290,000 6,235,000
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36,221,131
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LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT--2.5%
AMR Corp.(1) 38,000 3,828,500
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Applebee's International, Inc. 97,500 2,486,250
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Callaway Golf Co. 235,800 7,943,512
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Carnival Corp., Cl. A 150,000 6,571,875
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CKE Restaurants, Inc. 98,050 3,162,112
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Delta Air Lines, Inc. 35,000 3,027,500
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Disney (Walt) Co. 64,000 4,916,000
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31,935,749
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MEDIA--0.2%
Evergreen Media Corp., Cl. A(1) 65,000 3,111,875
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<CAPTION>
MARKET VALUE
SHARES SEE NOTE 1
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<S> <C> <C>
RETAIL: GENERAL--2.4%
Federated Department Stores, Inc.(1) 160,000 $ 6,720,000
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Fruit of the Loom, Inc., Cl. A(1) 70,000 1,872,500
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Jones Apparel Group, Inc.(1) 139,200 6,986,100
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Nautica Enterprises, Inc.(1) 127,000 3,024,187
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Tommy Hilfiger Corp.(1) 280,000 12,215,000
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30,817,787
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RETAIL: SPECIALTY--5.4%
American Pad & Paper Co.(1) 44,900 1,032,700
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Ann Taylor Stores Corp..(1) 167,000 2,859,875
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Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc.(1) 200,000 6,200,000
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CVS Corp. 242,000 13,642,750
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Ethan Allen Interiors, Inc. 130,000 9,555,000
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Gap, Inc. (The) 90,000 3,999,375
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Nine West Group, Inc.(1) 245,800 10,385,050
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Ross Stores, Inc. 137,000 4,024,375
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Samsonite Corp.(1) 99,500 3,830,750
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Tiffany & Co. 135,100 6,113,275
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TJX Cos., Inc. 100,000 2,750,000
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Williams-Sonoma, Inc.(1) 83,600 3,741,100
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68,134,250
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CONSUMER NON-CYCLICALS--11.2%
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FOOD--1.9%
JP Foodservice, Inc.(1) 125,900 3,832,081
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Kroger Co.(1) 200,000 6,025,000
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Richfood Holdings, Inc. 187,500 4,218,750
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Safeway, Inc.(1) 190,000 9,678,125
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23,753,956
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HEALTHCARE/DRUGS--2.0%
Amgen, Inc.(1) 40,000 1,982,500
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Biogen, Inc.(1) 70,000 2,756,250
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Lilly (Eli) & Co. 55,000 5,754,375
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Pfizer, Inc. 280,000 15,505,000
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25,998,125
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
MARKET VALUE
SHARES SEE NOTE 1
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HEALTHCARE/SUPPLIES & SERVICES--6.3%
Guidant Corp. 95,000 $ 8,342,187
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Gulf South Medical Supply, Inc.(1) 130,000 3,282,500
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HealthCare COMPARE Corp.(1) 188,600 10,514,450
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HEALTHSOUTH Corp.(1) 245,000 6,109,687
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Lincare Holdings, Inc.(1) 214,800 10,243,275
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Medtronic, Inc. 45,000 4,066,875
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Minimed, Inc.(1) 135,000 4,741,875
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Oxford Health Plans, Inc.(1) 100,000 7,312,500
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Renal Treatment Centers, Inc.(1) 241,900 8,194,362
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Sofamor Danek Group, Inc.(1) 70,000 3,355,625
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VISX, Inc.(1) 125,200 2,339,675
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WellPoint Health Networks, Inc.(1) 217,000 11,799,375
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80,302,386
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HOUSEHOLD GOODS--0.5%
Blyth Industries, Inc.(1) 162,300 5,994,956
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TOBACCO--0.5%
Philip Morris Cos., Inc. 160,000 6,980,000
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ENERGY--5.9%
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ENERGY SERVICES & PRODUCERS--3.8%
BJ Services Co.(1) 85,000 6,141,250
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ENSCO International, Inc. 115,000 7,302,500
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Global Marine, Inc.(1) 232,000 6,597,500
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Halliburton Co. 188,200 8,986,550
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Smith International, Inc.(1) 75,000 5,456,250
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Tidewater, Inc. 70,000 3,675,000
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Transocean Offshore, Inc. 30,000 2,851,875
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Varco International, Inc.(1) 165,900 6,594,525
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47,605,450
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OIL-INTEGRATED--2.1%
Mobil Corp. 80,000 5,820,000
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Phillips Petroleum Co. 130,000 6,183,125
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Unocal Corp. 135,000 5,273,437
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USX-Marathon Group 270,000 8,791,875
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26,068,437
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<CAPTION>
MARKET VALUE
SHARES SEE NOTE 1
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<S> <C> <C>
FINANCIAL--17.0%
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BANKS--5.0%
Banc One Corp. 438,065 $23,491,236
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BankAmerica Corp. 60,000 3,948,750
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BankBoston Corp. 125,000 10,390,625
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First Chicago NBD Corp. 90,000 6,457,500
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Societe Generale 36,000 4,465,943
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SouthTrust Corp. 40,000 1,790,000
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Star Banc Corp. 114,500 5,173,969
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State Street Corp. 160,800 8,019,900
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63,737,923
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DIVERSIFIED FINANCIAL--8.6%
Associates First Capital Corp., Cl. A 124,000 7,199,750
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Fannie Mae 112,000 4,928,000
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Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. 220,000 7,163,750
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Finova Group, Inc. 92,600 7,830,487
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Franklin Resources, Inc. 102,000 7,892,250
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Green Tree Financial Corp. 405,000 17,794,687
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Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. 85,000 5,227,500
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MGIC Investment Corp. 171,800 8,643,688
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Morgan Stanley, Dean Witter, Discover & Co. 170,250 8,193,281
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Price (T. Rowe) Associates, Inc. 125,200 6,886,000
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Schwab (Charles) Corp. 100,000 4,243,750
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Travelers Group, Inc. 365,000 23,177,500
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109,180,643
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INSURANCE--3.4%
Allstate Corp. 70,000 5,114,375
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Conseco, Inc. 272,000 11,696,000
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Equitable Cos., Inc. 265,000 11,527,500
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SunAmerica, Inc. 270,000 14,546,250
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42,884,125
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
MARKET VALUE
SHARES SEE NOTE 1
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<S> <C> <C>
INDUSTRIAL--6.8%
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ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT--0.6%
Emerson Electric Co. 140,000 $ 7,656,250
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INDUSTRIAL MATERIALS--0.6%
Rayonier, Inc. 157,700 7,697,731
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INDUSTRIAL SERVICES--1.8%
Corrections Corp. of America(1) 140,000 5,180,000
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Culligan Water Technologies, Inc.(1) 80,500 3,713,063
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Kent Electronics Corp.(1) 291,000 10,894,313
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Manpower, Inc. 85,000 3,628,438
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23,415,814
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MANUFACTURING--1.8%
AGCO Corp. 135,300 4,397,250
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American Standard Cos., Inc.(1) 110,000 5,170,000
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Illinois Tool Works, Inc. 102,000 4,934,250
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MascoTech, Inc. 210,000 4,396,875
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Sealed Air Corp.(1) 67,000 3,475,625
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22,374,000
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TRANSPORTATION--2.0%
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Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp. 42,000 3,850,875
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Canadian Pacific Ltd. (New) 400,000 11,675,000
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Kansas City Southern Industries, Inc. 135,000 10,108,125
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25,634,000
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TECHNOLOGY--24.8%
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COMPUTER HARDWARE--7.9%
Adaptec, Inc.(1) 301,900 14,491,200
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Cabletron Systems, Inc.(1) 217,000 6,564,250
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Compaq Computer Corp.(1) 202,500 13,263,750
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Dell Computer Corp.(1) 34,000 2,790,125
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EMC Corp.(1) 255,000 13,084,688
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Gateway 2000, Inc.(1) 331,600 12,973,850
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International Business Machines Corp. 50,000 5,043,750
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Quantum Corp.(1) 70,000 2,454,375
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Seagate Technology, Inc.(1) 372,000 14,205,750
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Sun Microsystems, Inc.(1) 202,000 9,696,000
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Western Digital Corp.(1) 115,000 5,534,375
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100,102,113
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
MARKET VALUE
SHARES SEE NOTE 1
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<S> <C> <C>
COMPUTER SOFTWARE--7.2%
BMC Software, Inc.(1) 170,600 $10,683,825
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Cap Gemini SA 84,000 5,113,524
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Computer Associates International, Inc. 75,000 5,015,625
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
First Data Corp. 245,040 10,061,955
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Gartner Group, Inc., Cl. A(1) 60,000 1,586,250
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
HBO & Co. 140,000 10,027,500
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
McAfee Associates, Inc.(1) 152,100 8,612,663
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Microsoft Corp.(1) 175,000 23,132,813
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Peoplesoft, Inc.(1) 134,200 7,548,750
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SAP AG, Preference 15,500 3,502,486
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Structural Dynamics Research Corp.(1) 220,000 5,843,750
----------
91,129,141
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ELECTRONICS--3.4%
Analog Devices, Inc.(1) 153,333 5,079,156
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Intel Corp. 117,000 10,778,625
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
LSI Logic Corp.(1) 150,000 4,828,125
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Novellus Systems, Inc.(1) 60,800 6,969,200
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SCI Systems, Inc.(1) 221,000 8,688,063
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Vitesse Semiconductor Corp.(1) 132,800 6,258,200
----------
42,601,369
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TELECOMMUNICATIONS-TECHNOLOGY--6.3%
Andrew Corp.(1) 70,500 1,753,688
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ascend Communications, Inc.(1) 214,100 9,085,869
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cisco Systems, Inc.(1) 340,000 25,627,500
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Lucent Technologies, Inc. 105,000 8,176,875
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Newbridge Networks Corp.(1) 144,000 6,552,000
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Pairgain Technologies, Inc.(1) 145,000 3,733,750
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Tellabs, Inc.(1) 270,000 16,115,625
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
WorldCom, Inc. 305,000 9,130,938
----------
80,176,245
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
UTILITIES--1.5%
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ELECTRIC UTILITIES--1.2%
AES Corp. (The)(1) 100,000 3,700,000
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CalEnergy, Inc.(1) 155,000 5,134,375
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Empresa Nacional de Electricidad SA, Sponsored ADR 80,000 1,580,000
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Pinnacle West Capital Corp. 155,000 5,008,438
----------
15,422,813
</TABLE>
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<PAGE> 16
STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
MARKET VALUE
SHARES SEE NOTE 1
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
TELEPHONE UTILITIES--0.3%
Cincinnati Bell, Inc. 120,000 $ 3,232,500
Total Common Stocks (Cost $684,953,425) --------------
1,057,469,031
FACE
AMOUNT
=================================================================================
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS--16.8%
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Repurchase agreement with Zion First
National Bank, 5.55%, dated 8/29/97, to
be repurchased at $213,031,288 on
9/2/97, collateralized by U.S. Treasury
Bonds, 8.125%-12.375%, 5/15/03-8/15/19,
with a value of $193,021,710 and U.S.
Treasury Nts., 5.625%, 2/28/01, with a
value of $24,380,726
(Cost $212,900,000) $212,900,000 212,900,000
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL INVESTMENTS, AT VALUE (COST $897,853,425) 100.2% 1,270,369,031
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS (0.2) (2,639,627)
------------ --------------
NET ASSETS 100.0% $1,267,729,404
============ ==============
</TABLE>
1. Non-income producing security.
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
16 Oppenheimer Capital Appreciation Fund
<PAGE> 17
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES August 31, 1997
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
================================================================================
ASSETS
Investments, at value (including
repurchase agreements of $212,900,000)
(cost $897,853,425)--see accompanying statement $1,270,369,031
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Receivables:
Shares of beneficial interest sold 2,909,830
Interest and dividends 741,182
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Other 11,589
Total assets --------------
1,274,031,632
================================================================================
LIABILITIES
Bank overdraft 692,502
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Payables and other liabilities:
Shares of beneficial interest redeemed 4,796,171
Distribution and service plan fees 357,218
Trustees' fees--Note 1 155,435
Other 300,902
---------
Total liabilities 6,302,228
================================================================================
NET ASSETS $1,267,729,404
==============
================================================================================
COMPOSITION OF NET ASSETS
Paid-in capital $ 757,257,794
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Undistributed net investment income 3,088,925
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Accumulated net realized gain on investment transactions 134,867,079
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net unrealized appreciation on investments and
translation of assets and liabilities denominated
in foreign currencies--Note 3 372,515,606
--------------
Net assets $1,267,729,404
==============
================================================================================
NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE
Class A Shares:
Net asset value and redemption price per share
(based on net assets of $1,179,361,818 and
30,530,051 shares of beneficial interest
outstanding) $38.63
Maximum offering price per share (net asset value
plus sales charge of 5.75% of offering price) $40.99
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class B Shares:
Net asset value, redemption price (excludes
applicable contingent deferred sales charge) and
offering price per share (based on net assets of
$52,219,689 and 1,371,795 shares of beneficial
interest outstanding) $38.07
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class C Shares:
Net asset value, redemption price (excludes
applicable contingent deferred sales charge) and
offering price per share (based on net assets of
$36,147,897 and 957,385 shares of beneficial
interest outstanding) $37.76
</TABLE>
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
17 Oppenheimer Capital Appreciation Fund
<PAGE> 18
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS For the Year Ended August 31, 1997
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
===============================================================================
INVESTMENT INCOME
Interest $ 9,888,153
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $531) 5,941,853
----------
Total income 15,830,006
===============================================================================
EXPENSES
Management fees--Note 4 7,000,537
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Distribution and service plan fees--Note 4:
Class A 1,636,360
Class B 235,392
Class C 194,401
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Transfer and shareholder servicing agent fees--Note 4 1,105,160
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Shareholder reports 377,467
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Custodian fees and expenses 84,034
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Legal and auditing fees 63,618
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Registration and filing fees:
Class A 38,374
Class B 6,203
Class C 2,464
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Other 25,386
----------
Total expenses 10,769,396
===============================================================================
NET INVESTMENT INCOME 5,060,610
===============================================================================
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)
Net realized gain (loss) on:
Investments 152,001,499
Foreign currency transactions (199,224)
------------
Net realized gain 151,802,275
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation on:
Investments 185,046,905
Translation of assets and liabilities denominated
in foreign currencies (454,785)
------------
Net change 184,592,120
------------
Net realized and unrealized gain 336,394,395
===============================================================================
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS $341,455,005
============
</TABLE>
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
18 Oppenheimer Capital Appreciation Fund
<PAGE> 19
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED
YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, DECEMBER 31,
1997 1996(1) 1995
============================================================================================
<S> <C> <C> <C>
OPERATIONS
Net investment income $ 5,060,610 $ 2,862,338 $ 5,803,306
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net realized gain 151,802,275 75,873,404 71,199,990
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net change in unrealized appreciation
or depreciation 184,592,120 11,279,147 58,150,018
-------------- ------------ ------------
Net increase in net assets resulting
from operations 341,455,005 90,014,889 135,153,314
============================================================================================
DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS
Dividends from net investment income:
Class A (4,636,803) -- (5,896,377)
Class B (28,642) -- (8,658)
Class C -- -- (24,850)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Distributions from net realized gain:
Class A (94,222,488) -- (69,237,207)
Class B (1,584,506) -- (100,605)
Class C (1,485,205) -- (663,926)
============================================================================================
BENEFICIAL INTEREST TRANSACTIONS
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from beneficial interest transactions--Note 2:
Class A 162,027,172 (58,800,845) 397,611,091
Class B 41,048,636 2,415,163 2,840,388
Class C 20,849,794 2,250,436 5,989,404
============================================================================================
NET ASSETS
Total increase 463,422,963 35,879,643 465,662,574
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Beginning of period 804,306,441 768,426,798 302,764,224
-------------- ------------ ------------
End of period [including undistributed
(overdistributed) net investment income
of $3,088,925, $2,693,760 and $(168,578),
respectively] $1,267,729,404 $804,306,441 $768,426,798
============== ============ ============
</TABLE>
1. For the eight months ended August 31, 1996. The Fund changed its fiscal year
end from December 31 to August 31.
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
19 Oppenheimer Capital Appreciation Fund
<PAGE> 20
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
CLASS A
-------------------------------------------------------------
YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
1997 1996(3) 1995 1994 1993
======================================================================================================
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
PER SHARE OPERATING DATA:
Net asset value, beginning of period $30.81 $27.44 $22.63 $25.72 $25.25
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Income (loss) from investment
operations:
Net investment income (loss) .18 .11 .24 .20 .13
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) 11.36 3.26 7.61 (.11) .86
------ ------ ------ ------ ------
Total income (loss) from investment
operations 11.54 3.37 7.85 .09 .99
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Dividends and distributions to
shareholders:
Dividends from net investment income (.17) -- (.24) (.20) (.12)
Distributions from net realized gain (3.55) -- (2.80) (2.98) (.40)
------ ------ ------ ------ ------
Total dividends and distributions to
shareholders (3.72) -- (3.04) (3.18) (.52)
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net asset value, end of period $38.63 $30.81 $27.44 $22.63 $25.72
====== ====== ====== ====== ======
======================================================================================================
TOTAL RETURN, AT NET ASSET VALUE(6) 40.52% 12.28% 34.85% 0.46% 3.93%
======================================================================================================
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
Net assets, end of period
(in thousands) $1,179,362 $788,504 $758,439 $301,698 $368,806
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Average net assets (in thousands) $ 985,813 $789,903 $538,210 $325,003 $383,875
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ratios to average net assets:
Net investment income (loss) 0.53% 0.55%(7) 1.08% 0.72% 0.47%
Expenses 1.01% 1.09%(7) 1.03% 1.16% 1.07%
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Portfolio turnover rate(8) 66.0% 45.2% 71.9% 34.7% 22.9%
Average brokerage commission rate(9) $0.0625 $0.0595 0.0578 -- --
</TABLE>
1. For the period from December 1, 1993 (inception of offering) to December 31,
1993.
2. Per share amounts calculated based on the weighted average number of shares
outstanding during the period.
3. For the eight months ended August 31, 1996. The Fund changed its fiscal year
end from December 31 to August 31.
4. For the period from November 1, 1995 (inception of offering) to December 31,
1995.
5. Less than $0.005 per share.
6. Assumes a hypothetical initial investment on the business day before the
first day of the fiscal period (or inception of offering), with all dividends
and distributions reinvested in additional shares on the reinvestment date, and
redemption at the net asset value calculated on the last business day of the
fiscal period. Sales charges are not reflected in the total returns. Total
returns are not annualized for periods of less than one full year.
20 Oppenheimer Capital Appreciation Fund
<PAGE> 21
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
CLASS B CLASS C
- -------- ------------------------------------ --------------------------------------------------
PERIOD
ENDED
YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31 DEC. 31, YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
1992 1997 1996(3) 1995(4) 1997 1996(3) 1995 1994(2) 1993(1)
====================================================================================================
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
$23.76 $30.56 $27.37 $29.77 $30.27 $27.11 $22.50 $25.72 $25.92
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
.16 .07 --(5) (.14) .01 (.03) .09 -- (.01)
2.28 11.05 3.19 .78 11.03 3.19 7.43 (.15) .31
------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
2.44 11.12 3.19 .64 11.04 3.16 7.52 (.15) .30
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(.17) (.06) -- (.24) -- -- (.11) (.09) (.10)
(.78) (3.55) -- (2.80) (3.55) -- (2.80) (2.98) (.40)
------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
(.95) (3.61) -- (3.04) (3.55) -- (2.91) (3.07) (.50)
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
$25.25 $38.07 $30.56 $27.37 $37.76 $30.27 $27.11 $22.50 $25.72
====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ======
====================================================================================================
10.27% 39.30% 11.65% 1.67% 39.35% 11.66% 33.56% (0.50)% 2.11%
====================================================================================================
$401,256 $52,220 $5,448 $2,751 $36,148 $10,355 $7,237 $1,066 $8
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
$362,295 $23,678 $4,285 $ 661 $19,508 $ 9,053 $3,792 $ 467 $6
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
0.69% (0.33)% (0.25)%(7) (0.54)%(7) (0.32)% (0.30)%(7) 0.19% (0.02)% (0.07)%(7)
1.09% 1.86% 1.94%(7) 2.62%(7) 1.85% 1.93%(7) 1.90% 2.18% 2.18%(7)
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
42.3% 66.0% 45.2% 71.9% 66.0% 45.2% 71.9% 34.7% 22.9%
-- $0.0625 $0.0595 $0.0578 $0.0625 $0.0595 $0.0578 -- --
</TABLE>
7. Annualized.
8. The lesser of purchases or sales of portfolio securities for a period,
divided by the monthly average of the market value of portfolio securities owned
during the period. Securities with a maturity or expiration date at the time of
acquisition of one year or less are excluded from the calculation. Purchases and
sales of investment securities (excluding short-term securities) for the period
ended August 31, 1997 were $575,587,380 and $558,414,051, respectively.
9. Total brokerage commissions paid on applicable purchases and sales of
portfolio securities for the period, divided by the total number of related
shares purchased and sold. Generally, non-U.S. commissions are lower than U.S.
commissions when expressed as cents per share but higher when expressed as a
percentage of transactions because of the lower per-share prices of many
non-U.S. securities.
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
21 Oppenheimer Capital Appreciation Fund
<PAGE> 22
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
================================================================================
1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Oppenheimer Capital Appreciation Fund (the Fund) is registered under the
Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as a diversified, open-end
management investment company. The Fund's investment objective is to seek
capital appreciation, primarily through investment in equity securities. The
Fund's investment adviser is OppenheimerFunds, Inc. (the Manager). The Fund
offers Class A, Class B and Class C shares. Class A shares are sold with a
front-end sales charge. Class B and Class C shares may be subject to a
contingent deferred sales charge. All classes of shares have identical rights to
earnings, assets and voting privileges, except that each class has its own
distribution and/or service plan, expenses directly attributable to that class
and exclusive voting rights with respect to matters affecting that class. Class
B shares will automatically convert to Class A shares six years after the date
of purchase. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies
consistently followed by the Fund.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
INVESTMENT VALUATION. Portfolio securities are valued at the close of the New
York Stock Exchange on each trading day. Listed and unlisted securities for
which such information is regularly reported are valued at the last sale price
of the day or, in the absence of sales, at values based on the closing bid or
the last sale price on the prior trading day. Long-term and short-term
"non-money market" debt securities are valued by a portfolio pricing service
approved by the Board of Trustees. Such securities which cannot be valued by an
approved portfolio pricing service are valued using dealer-supplied valuations
provided the Manager is satisfied that the firm rendering the quotes is reliable
and that the quotes reflect current market value, or are valued under
consistently applied procedures established by the Board of Trustees to
determine fair value in good faith. Short-term "money market type" debt
securities having a remaining maturity of 60 days or less are valued at cost (or
last determined market value) adjusted for amortization to maturity of any
premium or discount. Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are valued
based on the closing prices of the forward currency contract rates in the London
foreign exchange markets on a daily basis as provided by a reliable bank or
dealer.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION. The accounting records of the Fund are maintained
in U.S. dollars. Prices of securities denominated in foreign currencies are
translated into U.S. dollars at the closing rates of exchange. Amounts related
to the purchase and sale of foreign securities and investment income are
translated at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such
transactions.
The effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on
investments is separately identified from fluctuations arising from changes in
market values of securities held and reported with all other foreign currency
gains and losses in the Fund's Statement of Operations.
22 Oppenheimer Capital Appreciation Fund
<PAGE> 23
================================================================================
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS. The Fund requires the custodian to take possession, to
have legally segregated in the Federal Reserve Book Entry System or to have
segregated within the custodian's vault, all securities held as collateral for
repurchase agreements. The market value of the underlying securities is required
to be at least 102% of the resale price at the time of purchase. If the seller
of the agreement defaults and the value of the collateral declines, or if the
seller enters an insolvency proceeding, realization of the value of the
collateral by the Fund may be delayed or limited.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ALLOCATION OF INCOME, EXPENSES, AND GAINS AND LOSSES. Income, expenses (other
than those attributable to a specific class) and gains and losses are allocated
daily to each class of shares based upon the relative proportion of net assets
represented by such class. Operating expenses directly attributable to a
specific class are charged against the operations of that class.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
FEDERAL TAXES. The Fund intends to continue to comply with provisions of the
Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to
distribute all of its taxable income, including any net realized gain on
investments not offset by loss carryovers, to shareholders. Therefore, no
federal income or excise tax provision is required.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TRUSTEES' FEES AND EXPENSES. The Fund has adopted a nonfunded retirement plan
for the Fund's independent trustees. Benefits are based on years of service and
fees paid to each trustee during the years of service. During the year ended
August 31, 1997, a credit of $75,351 was made for the Fund's projected benefit
obligations, and payments of $9,051 were made to retired trustees, resulting in
an accumulated liability of $154,735 at August 31, 1997.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS. Dividends and distributions to shareholders are
recorded on the ex-dividend date.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CLASSIFICATION OF DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS. Net investment income (loss)
and net realized gain (loss) may differ for financial statement and tax
purposes. The character of the distributions made during the year from net
investment income or net realized gains may differ from its ultimate
characterization for federal income tax purposes. Also, due to timing of
dividend distributions, the fiscal year in which amounts are distributed may
differ from the fiscal year in which the income or realized gain was recorded by
the Fund.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
OTHER. Investment transactions are accounted for on the date the investments are
purchased or sold (trade date) and dividend income is recorded on the
ex-dividend date. Realized gains and losses on investments and unrealized
appreciation and depreciation are determined on an identified cost basis, which
is the same basis used for federal income tax purposes.
23 Oppenheimer Capital Appreciation Fund
<PAGE> 24
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
================================================================================
1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that
affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of
contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and
the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual
results could differ from those estimates.
================================================================================
2. Shares of Beneficial Interest
The Fund has authorized an unlimited number of no par value shares of beneficial
interest. Transactions in shares of beneficial interest were as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED PERIOD ENDED YEAR ENDED
AUGUST 31, 1997 AUGUST 31, 1996(2) DECEMBER 31, 1995(1)
-------------------------- -------------------------- ---------------------------
SHARES AMOUNT SHARES AMOUNT SHARES AMOUNT
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Class A:
Sold 8,550,231 $ 291,467,633 2,809,568 $ 83,949,691 3,305,271 $ 90,988,885
Dividends and
distributions reinvested 3,066,971 94,554,716 -- -- 2,635,092 71,461,980
Issued in connection
with the acquisition of
Oppenheimer Time
Fund--Note 6 -- -- -- -- 11,277,345 315,314,574
Redeemed (6,683,422) (223,995,177) (4,852,702) (142,750,536) (2,909,180) (80,154,348)
--------- ------------- ----------- ------------- ----------- ------------
Net increase (decrease) 4,933,780 $ 162,027,172 (2,043,134) $ (58,800,845) 14,308,528 $397,611,091
========= ============= =========== ============= =========== ============
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class B:
Sold 1,757,393 $ 59,666,544 358,325 $ 10,711,635 107,562 $ 3,071,314
Dividends and
distributions reinvested 51,555 1,576,025 -- -- 3,988 107,888
Redeemed (615,428) (20,193,933) (280,568) (8,296,472) (11,032) (338,814)
--------- ------------- ----------- ------------- ----------- ------------
Net increase 1,193,520 $ 41,048,636 77,757 $ 2,415,163 100,518 $ 2,840,388
========= ============= =========== ============= =========== ============
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class C:
Sold 776,983 $ 26,196,322 152,465 $ 4,501,923 257,084 $ 7,022,376
Dividends and
distributions reinvested 45,592 1,381,908 -- -- 22,545 604,205
Redeemed (207,324) (6,728,436) (77,259) (2,251,487) (60,076) (1,637,177)
--------- ------------- ----------- ------------- ----------- ------------
Net increase 615,251 $ 20,849,794 75,206 $ 2,250,436 219,553 $ 5,989,404
========= ============= =========== ============= =========== ============
</TABLE>
1. For the year ended December 31, 1995 for Class A and Class C shares and for
the period from November 1, 1995 (inception of offering) to December 31, 1995
for Class B shares.
2. The Fund changed its fiscal year end from December 31 to August 31.
24 Oppenheimer Capital Appreciation Fund
<PAGE> 25
================================================================================
3. UNREALIZED GAINS AND LOSSES ON INVESTMENTS
At August 31, 1997, net unrealized appreciation on investments of $372,515,606
was composed of gross appreciation of $387,767,534, and gross depreciation of
$15,251,928.
================================================================================
4. MANAGEMENT FEES AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES
Management fees paid to the Manager were in accordance with the investment
advisory agreement with the Fund which provides for a fee of 0.75% on the first
$200 million of average annual net assets, 0.72% on the next $200 million, 0.69%
on the next $200 million, 0.66% on the next $200 million and 0.60% on average
annual net assets in excess of $800 million. The Manager has voluntarily
undertaken to waive a portion of its management fee, whereby the Fund shall pay
an annual management fee of 0.58% of its average annual net assets in excess of
$1.5 billion.
For the year ended August 31, 1997, commissions (sales
charges paid by investors) on sales of Class A shares totaled $1,798,377, of
which $539,543 was retained by OppenheimerFunds Distributor, Inc. (OFDI), a
subsidiary of the Manager, as general distributor, and by an affiliated
broker/dealer. Sales charges advanced to broker/dealers by OFDI on sales of the
Fund's Class B and Class C shares totaled $1,149,607 and $180,563, respectively,
of which $97,246 and $1,942, respectively, was paid to an affiliated
broker/dealer for Class B and Class C. During the year ended August 31, 1997,
OFDI received contingent deferred sales charges of $29,817 and $5,023,
respectively, upon redemption of Class B and Class C shares as reimbursement for
sales commissions advanced by OFDI at the time of sale of such shares.
OppenheimerFunds Services (OFS), a division of the Manager,
is the transfer and shareholder servicing agent for the Fund and for other
registered investment companies. OFS's total costs of providing such services
are allocated ratably to these companies.
The Fund has adopted a Service Plan for Class A shares to
reimburse OFDI for a portion of its costs incurred in connection with the
personal service and maintenance of shareholder accounts that hold Class A
shares. Reimbursement is made quarterly at an annual rate that may not exceed
0.25% of the average annual net assets of Class A shares of the Fund. OFDI uses
the service fee to reimburse brokers, dealers, banks and other financial
institutions quarterly for providing personal service and maintenance of
accounts of their customers that hold Class A shares. During the year ended
August 31, 1997, OFDI paid $74,402 to an affiliated broker/dealer as
reimbursement for Class A personal service and maintenance expenses.
25 Oppenheimer Capital Appreciation Fund
<PAGE> 26
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
================================================================================
4. MANAGEMENT FEES AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES (CONTINUED)
The Fund has adopted a Distribution and Service Plan for Class B shares to
compensate OFDI for its services and costs in distributing Class B shares and
servicing accounts. Under the Plan, the Fund pays OFDI an annual asset-based
sales charge of 0.75% per year on Class B shares. OFDI also receives a service
fee of 0.25% per year to compensate dealers for providing personal services for
accounts that hold Class B shares. Both fees are computed on the average annual
net assets of Class B shares, determined as of the close of each regular
business day. During the year ended August 31, 1997, OFDI retained $152,304 as
compensation for Class B sales commissions and service fee advances, as well as
financing costs. If the Plan is terminated by the Fund, the Board of Trustees
may allow the Fund to continue payments of the asset-based sales charge to OFDI
for distributing shares before the Plan was terminated. As of August 31, 1997,
OFDI had incurred unreimbursed expenses of $1,114,421 for Class B.
The Fund has adopted a Distribution and Service Plan for
Class C shares to reimburse OFDI for its services and costs in distributing
Class C shares and servicing accounts. Under the Plan, the Fund pays OFDI an
annual asset-based sales charge of 0.75% per year on Class C shares. OFDI also
receives a service fee of 0.25% per year to reimburse dealers for providing
personal services for accounts that hold Class C shares. Both fees are computed
on the average annual net assets of Class C shares, determined as of the close
of each regular business day. During the year ended August 31, 1997, OFDI paid
$2,597 to an affiliated broker/dealer as reimbursement for Class C personal
service and maintenance expenses and retained $98,687 as reimbursement for Class
C sales commissions and service fee advances, as well as financing costs. If the
Plan is terminated by the Fund, the Board of Trustees may allow the Fund to
continue payments of the asset-based sales charge to OFDI for distributing
shares before the Plan was terminated. As of August 31, 1997, OFDI had incurred
unreimbursed expenses of $312,759 for Class C.
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5. FORWARD CONTRACTS
A forward foreign currency exchange contract (forward contract) is a commitment
to purchase or sell a foreign currency at a future date, at a negotiated rate.
The Fund uses forward contracts to seek to manage foreign currency risks. They
may also be used to tactically shift portfolio currency risk.
The Fund generally enters into forward contracts as a hedge
upon the purchase or sale of a security denominated in a foreign currency. In
addition, the Fund may enter into such contracts as a hedge against changes in
foreign currency exchange rates on portfolio positions.
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Forward contracts are valued based on the closing prices of the forward currency
contract rates in the London foreign exchange markets on a daily basis as
provided by a reliable bank or dealer. The Fund will realize a gain or loss upon
the closing or settlement of the forward transaction.
Securities held in segregated accounts to cover net exposure
on outstanding forward contracts are noted in the Statement of Investments where
applicable. Gains and losses on outstanding contracts (unrealized appreciation
or depreciation on forward contracts) are reported in the Statement of Assets
and Liabilities. Realized gains and losses are reported with all other foreign
currency gains and losses in the Fund's Statement of Operations.
Risks include the potential inability of the counterparty to
meet the terms of the contract and unanticipated movements in the value of a
foreign currency relative to the U.S. dollar.
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6. ACQUISITION OF OPPENHEIMER TIME FUND
On June 23, 1995, the Fund acquired all of the net assets of Oppenheimer Time
Fund, pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization approved by the
Oppenheimer Time Fund shareholders on June 20, 1995. The Fund issued 11,277,345
shares of beneficial interest (Class A), valued at $315,314,574 in exchange for
the net assets, resulting in combined Class A net assets of $686,360,280 on June
23, 1995. The net assets acquired included net unrealized appreciation of
$67,068,398. The exchange qualified as a tax-free reorganization for federal
income tax purposes.
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7. SUBSEQUENT EVENT
At a meeting held on August 7, 1997, the Board of Trustees approved the addition
of Class Y shares for Oppenheimer Capital Appreciation Fund, to be offered at a
future date.
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
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The Board of Trustees and Shareholders of
Oppenheimer Capital Appreciation Fund:
We have audited the accompanying statements of investments and assets and
liabilities of Oppenheimer Capital Appreciation Fund (formerly Oppenheimer
Target Fund) as of August 31, 1997, and the related statement of operations for
the year then ended, the statements of changes in net assets for the year then
ended, the eight-month period ended August 31, 1996 and the year ended December
31, 1995, and the financial highlights for the year ended August 31, 1997, the
eight-month period ended August 31, 1996 and for each of the years in the
four-year period ended December 31, 1995. These financial statements and
financial highlights are the responsibility of the Fund's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and
financial highlights based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally
accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform
the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements
and financial highlights are free of material misstatement. An audit includes
examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in
the financial statements and financial highlights. Our procedures included
confirmation of securities owned as of August 31, 1997 by correspondence with
the custodian. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used
and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall
financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a
reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements and financial
highlights referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the
financial position of Oppenheimer Capital Appreciation Fund as of August 31,
1997, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its
net assets for the year then ended, the eight-month period ended August 31, 1996
and the year ended December 31, 1995, and the financial highlights for the year
ended August 31, 1997, the eight-month period ended August 31, 1996 and for each
of the years in the four-year period ended December 31, 1995, in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles.
KPMG PEAT MARWICK LLP
Denver, Colorado
September 22, 1997
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FEDERAL INCOME TAX INFORMATION (unaudited)
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In early 1998, shareholders will receive information regarding all dividends and
distributions paid to them by the Fund during calendar year 1997. Regulations of
the U.S. Treasury Department require the Fund to report this information to the
Internal Revenue Service.
Distributions of $3.7229, $3.6127 and $3.5488 per share were
paid to Class A, Class B and Class C shareholders, respectively, on December 13,
1996, of which, for each class of shares, $2.966 was designated as a "capital
gain distribution" for federal income tax purposes. Whether received in stock or
in cash, the capital gain distribution should be treated by shareholders as a
gain from the sale of capital assets held for more than one year (long-term
capital gains).
Dividends paid by the Fund during the year ended August 31,
1997 which are not designated as capital gain distributions should be multiplied
by 15.27% to arrive at the net amount eligible for the corporate
dividend-received deduction.
The foregoing information is presented to assist
shareholders in reporting distributions received from the Fund to the Internal
Revenue Service. Because of the complexity of the federal regulations which may
affect your individual tax return and the many variations in state and local tax
regulations, we recommend that you consult your tax adviser for specific
guidance.
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OPPENHEIMER CAPITAL APPRECIATION FUND
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OFFICERS AND TRUSTEES Leon Levy, Chairman of the Board of Trustees
Donald W. Spiro, Vice Chairman of the Board of
Trustees
Bridget A. Macaskill, Trustee and President
Robert G. Galli, Trustee
Benjamin Lipstein, Trustee
Elizabeth B. Moynihan, Trustee
Kenneth A. Randall, Trustee
Edward V. Regan, Trustee
Russell S. Reynolds, Jr., Trustee
Pauline Trigere, Trustee
Clayton K. Yeutter, Trustee
Jane Putnam, Vice President
George C. Bowen, Treasurer
Robert J. Bishop, Assistant Treasurer
Scott T. Farrar, Assistant Treasurer
Andrew J. Donohue, Secretary
Robert G. Zack, Assistant Secretary
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INVESTMENT ADVISER OppenheimerFunds, Inc.
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DISTRIBUTOR OppenheimerFunds Distributor, Inc.
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TRANSFER AND SHAREHOLDER OppenheimerFunds Services
SERVICING AGENT
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CUSTODIAN OF The Bank of New York
PORTFOLIO SECURITIES
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS KPMG Peat Marwick LLP
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LEGAL COUNSEL Gordon Altman Butowsky Weitzen Shalov & Wein
This is a copy of a report to shareholders of
Oppenheimer Capital Appreciation Fund. This
report must be preceded or accompanied by a
Prospectus of Oppenheimer Capital Appreciation
Fund. For material information concerning the
Fund, see the Prospectus.
Shares of Oppenheimer funds are not deposits
or obligations of any bank, are not
guaranteed by any bank, and are not insured
by the FDIC or any other agency, and involve
investment risks, including possible loss of
the principal amount invested.
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OPPENHEIMERFUNDS FAMILY
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REAL ASSET FUNDS
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Real Asset Fund Gold & Special Minerals Fund
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STOCK FUNDS
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Developing Markets Fund Quest Small Cap Value Fund Global Fund
Enterprise Fund Capital Appreciation Fund(1) Quest Global Value Fund
International Growth Fund Quest Capital Value Fund Disciplined Value Fund
Discovery Fund Growth Fund Quest Value Fund
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STOCK &BOND FUNDS
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Main Street Income & Quest Growth &Income Disciplined Allocation Fund
Growth Fund Value Fund Multiple Strategies Fund2
Quest Opportunity Value Fund Global Growth &Income Fund Bond Fund for Growth
Total Return Fund Equity Income Fund
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BOND FUNDS
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International Bond Fund Champion Income Fund U.S. Government Trust
High Yield Fund Strategic Income Fund Limited-Term Government Fund
Bond Fund
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MUNICIPAL FUNDS
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California Municipal Fund(3) Pennsylvania Municipal Fund(3) Rochester Division:
Florida Municipal Fund(3) Municipal Bond Fund Rochester Fund Municipals
New Jersey Municipal Fund(3) Insured Municipal Fund Limited Term New York
New York Municipal Fund(3) Intermediate Municipal Fund Municipal Fund
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MONEY MARKET FUNDS(4)
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Money Market Fund Cash Reserves
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LIFESPAN
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Growth Fund Balanced Fund Income Fund
</TABLE>
1. On 12/18/96, the Fund's name was changed from "Target Fund."
2. On 3/16/97, the Fund's name was changed from "Asset Allocation Fund."
3. Available only to investors in certain states.
4. An investment in money market funds is neither insured nor guaranteed by the
U.S. government and there can be no assurance that a money market fund will be
able to maintain a stable net asset value of $1.00 per share. Oppenheimer funds
are distributed by OppenheimerFunds Distributor, Inc., Two World Trade Center,
New York, NY 10048-0203.
(C) Copyright 1997 OppenheimerFunds, Inc. All rights reserved.
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