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JUNE 30, 1996

IVY                             MARKET COMMENTARY:
GROWTH   
FUND                                   Although corporate profits and cash           resume their long-term upward trend when
                                flows continue to be positive for US companies       investors realize that equities benefit from
                                in general, recently the overall investment          a moderately growing economy with stable
                                climate turned less benign than at the               inflation.                                 
                                beginning of 1996.  Interest rates rose early               About half of the Ivy Growth Fund is
- -------------------             in the year and stayed up as the economy             invested in larger capitalization US stocks.
SEMI-ANNUAL                     produced better than expected results for the        According to our research, most of these stocks
REPORT                          later stages of an economic recovery.  Investors     are valued quite reasonably--below market
- -------------------             searched for clues in corporate earnings reports     price/earnings ratios and with positive growth
This report and the             and worried that profit growth had peaked,           prospects.  Sectors that are emphasized include
financial statements            particularly in the highly visible technology        the financial services group, and companies
contained herein are            industry.  These factors have combined to produce    that provide health care and leisure services
submitted for the general       a volatile summer.  However, second quarter          to an aging US population.
information of the share-       earnings were typically better than expected,               In the technology sector investors are
holders.  This report is        save for some highly publicized exceptions and       concerned about inventory reduction on the part
not authorized for distri-      many companies were forecasting continued growth,    of manufacturers of personal computers and a
bution to prospective           albeit at a somewhat slower pace.                    resultant demand for integrated circuits.  Our
investors unless preced-              There is no clear consensus about the          research indicates, however, this sector
ed or accompanied by            economy, much less about the pace of inflation,      should continue to enjoy strong secular 
an effective prospectus.        which is key to valuations of stock prices.  This    growth, although undoubtably it will experience
                                high level of uncertainty has led to higher          cyclical declines within the secular trend.
Ivy Management, Inc.            volatility in stock prices.  However, we expect             We continue to believe that 
Via Mizner Financial            to see a moderating of economic growth from the      opportunities outside the US can provide the
Plaza                           heady pace recorded in the first half of the year.   Fund with diversification and return benefits.
700 South Federal Hwy.          As a result of this strong pace, interest rates      The Fund's international holdings are focused
Boca Raton, FL 33432            have gone up this year.  These higher interest       on large capitalization European companies
1-800-456-5111                  rates are likely to act as a natural brake on        and high-growth nations in Asia and Latin
                                the economy over time.  We don't expect to see       America.  According to our research, the
                                a resurgence in inflation, although the low          combination of a stronger US dollar, falling
                                point for this cycle may be behind us.  We           European interest rates and a continuation of
                                would expect to see the Federal Reserve tighten      solid economic growth among the developing
                                monetary policy when and if they sense a             countries should result in strong corporate
                                challenge to a stable inflation environment.         earnings growth for foreign companies in the
                                      So far this year, the broader stock averages   coming years.
                                have experienced a decline of about 5% from their           We encourage investors with a long-
                                highs, while the smaller capitalization group is     term horizon to take advantage of the window
                                down about 20%.  These adjustments are healthy and   of opportunity that has resulted from the
                                normal (and long overdue), but rarely enjoyable.     recent pullback in the equity markets.  
                                Our research indicates US companies are stronger     Opportunities are typically short lived and
                                financially than they have been in a decade and      don't come around very often.
                                that economic growth is likely to moderate.  We 
                                believe stock prices are much more volatile than      IVY MANAGEMENT, INC.
                                the underlying businesses and ultimately should

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                                  BOARD OF TRUSTEES            OFFICERS           TRANSFER AGENT                  MANAGER
                                John S. Anderegg, Jr.     Michael G. Landry,      Ivy Mackenzie            Ivy Management, Inc. 
                                   Paul H. Broyhill           President           Services Corp.               Boca Raton, FL
                                   Stanley Channick       Keith J. Carlson,       P.O. Box 3022            
                                  Frank W. DeFriece, Jr.   Vice President         Boca Raton, FL                DISTRIBUTOR        
                                    Roy J. Glauber       James W. Broadfoot,        33431-0922                 Ivy Mackenzie       
                                  Michael G. Landry        Vice President         1-800-777-6472             Distributors, Inc.    
                                  Michael R. Peers       C. William Ferris,                              Via Mizner Financial Plaza
                                 Joseph G. Rosenthal    Secretary/Treasurer          AUDITORS            700 South Federal Highway 
                                  Richard Silverman      Michael R. Peers,   Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P.       Boca Raton, FL 33432   
                                   J. Brendan Swan            Chairman         Fort Lauderdale, FL                                 
                                                                            
                                    LEGAL COUNSEL           CUSTODIAN                                         [LOGO IVY MACKENZIE]
                                    Dechert Price         Brown Brothers    
                                       & Rhoads           Harriman & Co.   
                                      Boston, MA            Boston, MA     
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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS
JUNE 30, 1996 (UNAUDITED)
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EQUITY SECURITIES -- 93.4%                   SHARES        VALUE
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BASIC INDUSTRIES -- 8.7%
AKZO Nobel...............................      12,000   $  1,438,984
Anglo-American Corporation of South
  Africa Limited*(a).....................       3,000        190,053
Asarco, Inc..............................      58,000      1,616,750
AssiDoman AB(a)..........................      13,200        307,953
BASF AG*(a)..............................       3,800      1,087,035
Bayer AG*(a).............................      23,000        812,975
Bethlehem Steel Corporation..............      58,000        688,750
Cementos de Mexico S.A. 'B'(a)...........     118,750        461,066
Cypress-Amax Minerals Inc................      31,000        720,750
Du Pont(E.I.) De Numours & Company.......      27,000      2,136,375
Engelhard Corporation....................      86,200      1,982,600
Enso OY -- R(a)..........................      40,000        311,700
Ferro Corporation........................      46,000      1,219,000
Fletcher Challenge Ltd.*(a)..............     736,286      1,430,650
Harsco Corporation.......................      38,000      2,541,250
Holderbank Financiere Glaris AG(a).......       1,520      1,216,000
Inco Ltd. ADR(a).........................      23,000        741,750
Inland Steel Industries, Inc. ...........       8,000        157,000
Lyondell Petrochemical Company...........      17,800        429,425
Nampak Limited(a)........................      34,400        142,109
Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. .....      46,000      2,432,250
Semen Gresik(a)..........................     110,000        320,193
Stora Kopparbergs Bergslags
  Aktiebolag(a)..........................      23,200        306,534
Trelleborg AB B Free Shares(a)...........     116,300      1,457,607
UPM-Kymmene OY(a)........................      14,840        309,123
Union Carbide Corp. Holding Co. .........      19,000        755,250
Weirton Steel Corporation*...............      46,000        149,500
Weyerhaeuser Co. ........................      31,000      1,329,125
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                                                          26,691,757
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BUSINESS SERVICES -- 1.3%
Copart, Inc.*............................      15,000        247,500
Daisytek International Corporation *.....       9,600        403,200
Dendrite International, Inc.*............      20,600        710,700
Employee Solutions, Inc.*................      12,000        373,500
Gartner Group, Inc.*.....................      16,700        613,725
Medaphis Corp.*..........................      21,000        834,750
Profit Recovery Group International,
  Inc.*..................................      12,000        243,000
Quick Response Services, Inc.*...........      19,000        546,250
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                                                           3,972,625
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CAPITAL GOODS -- 5.1%
AGCO Corporation.........................      62,000      1,728,250
American Standard Companies, Inc.*.......      38,000      1,254,000
Caterpillar Inc..........................      27,000      1,829,250
Cincinnati Milacron, Inc.................      77,000      1,828,750
Fluor Corp...............................      15,000        978,750
Foster Wheeler Corporation...............      54,000      2,409,750
Ingersoll-Rand Company...................       8,000        350,000
Johnson Controls, Inc....................      38,000      2,641,000
Jurong Shipyard Limited(a)...............      70,000        354,713
Schneider, S.A.(a).......................      24,000      1,259,659
Tecumseh Products Company................      19,000      1,021,250
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                                                          15,655,372
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CONGLOMERATES -- 2.0%
Benpres Holdings Corporation *(a)........      57,000        456,000
Cheung Kong(a)...........................     167,000      1,202,757
Guangdong Investments(a).................   1,600,000      1,012,822
Hanson PLC ADR(a)........................      32,000        456,000
Jardine Matheson Holdings Ltd.(a)........      75,200        552,720
Jardine Strategic Holdings Ltd.(a).......     171,562        548,997
Jardine Strategic Holdings Ltd.
  Warrants 98 *(a).......................      19,062          5,909
Pacific Dunlop Ltd.(a)...................     215,000        483,279
Swire Pacific Ltd. Class A(a)............     184,000      1,574,783
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CONSUMER DURABLES -- 3.1%
Brunswick Corp...........................      77,000   $  1,540,000
CIADEA S.A ADR*(a).......................      36,500        253,769
Electrolux AB(a).........................      12,500        629,489
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company...........      31,000      1,488,000
PT Astra International(a)................     142,000        205,908
Peugeot Citroen(a).......................       6,200        830,403
Singer Company NV(The)...................      46,000        920,000
Standard-Pacific Corp....................     247,500      1,794,375
Volkswagen AG(a).........................       5,300      1,970,966
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                                                           9,632,910
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CONSUMER NON-DURABLES -- 6.1%
Astra AB B Free Shares(a)................      33,000      1,440,106
Buenos Aires Embotelladora
  S.A.(BAESA)(a).........................      26,400        349,800
Cadbury Schweppes PLC(a).................      54,000        426,994
Canadaigua Wine Company, Inc. Class A*...      15,000        450,000
Casino Data Systems*.....................      22,000        332,750
Grand Metropolitan PLC ADR(a)............      26,776        716,257
Hasbro, Inc..............................      23,000        822,250
Mattel, Inc..............................      48,100      1,376,863
Nabisco Holdings Corporation Class A.....      69,000      2,432,250
Nestle S.A. -- Registered(a).............       2,013      2,301,262
PepsiCo, Inc.............................      62,000      2,193,250
Premark International, Inc...............      75,000      1,387,500
Rembrandt Group Limited(a)...............      21,000        197,254
South African Breweries Ltd.(a)..........       5,200        152,412
Tsingtao Brewery Series H(a).............   1,176,000        425,385
Tupperware Corporation...................      38,500      1,626,625
Unilever N.V. -- ADR(a)..................       4,700        681,500
Vina Concha y Toro S.A.(a)...............      13,400        247,900
Warnaco Group, Inc. Class A..............      54,000      1,390,500
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CONSUMER SERVICES -- 11.5%
American Stores Co. .....................      62,000      2,402,500
America Online, Inc.*....................       9,200        402,500
Baby Superstore, Inc.*...................       8,000        132,000
Barnes & Noble, Inc.*....................      13,000        464,750
Boston Chicken, Inc.*....................      44,000      1,430,000
Callaway Golf Company....................      58,000      1,928,500
Carnival Corp. Class A...................      45,000      1,299,375
Comcast UK Cable Partners Ltd.*..........      30,000        382,500
CompUSA, Inc.*...........................      11,500        392,437
Corporate Express, Inc.*.................      16,400        656,000
Cuc International Inc. ..................      32,500      1,165,937
Eckerd Corporation*......................      76,000      1,738,500
Extended Stay America, Inc.*.............      23,000        724,500
Federated Department Stores, Inc.*.......      23,000        782,000
Filmes Lusomundo, SGPS S.A.(a)...........      26,200        211,882
Galeries Lafayette*(a)...................         860        293,563
General Nutrition Companies, Inc.*.......      43,200        756,000
Harte-Hanks Communications...............      69,000      1,914,750
Helicopter Line Ltd(The)(a)..............     421,000        810,010
Julius Meinl International AG(a).........       3,900        123,536
Just for Feet, Inc.*.....................       9,000        478,125
Lowe's Companies, Inc. ..................      40,000      1,445,000
Micro Warehouse Inc.*....................      19,200        381,600
News Corporation Ltd.(a).................     308,000      1,500,845
OfficeMax, Inc.*.........................      23,550        562,256
Outback Steakhouse, Inc.*................      11,800        406,916
Planet Hollywood International, Inc.*....      11,500        309,063
Premier Parks, Inc.*.....................      15,000        326,250
Rio Hotel and Casino, Inc.*..............      50,000        781,250
Robinson Department Store Public
Company Limited(a).......................     147,100        365,027
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. ............      46,000      1,311,000
Santa Isabel S.A. ADR(a).................       8,800        240,900
Scandinavian Broadcasting System S.A.*...      11,000        269,500
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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 1996 (UNAUDITED)
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Sports Authority, Inc.*..................      25,000   $    818,750
Station Casinos, Inc.*...................      25,000        359,375
Stewart Enterprises Inc. Class A.........      21,000        656,250
Sunglass Hut International, Inc.*........      10,000        243,125
TRM Copy Centers Corporation*............      69,000        767,625
Tandy Corp. .............................      50,000      2,368,750
Toys "R" Us, Inc.*.......................      50,000      1,425,000
Viacom Inc. Class A*.....................      42,000      1,627,500
Viking Office Products, Inc.*............      10,000        313,750
West Marine Inc.*........................       5,000        357,500
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ENERGY -- 6.3%
Ashland Inc. ............................      35,000      1,395,625
Dresser Industries, Inc. ................      58,000      1,711,000
Enron Corporation........................      38,000      1,558,000
Helmerich & Payne, Inc. .................      41,500      1,514,750
Kaneb Services, Inc.*....................      96,000        312,000
Norsk Hydro A.S. ADR(a)..................      37,500      1,832,813
Parker & Parsley Petroleum Co............      50,000      1,381,250
Schlumberger Ltd.........................      27,000      2,274,750
Societe Nationale Elf Aquitaine(a).......      20,000      1,471,935
Tenneco, Inc. ...........................      62,800      3,210,650
Total Compagnie Francaise des
  Petroles(a)............................      41,155      1,527,879
Union Pacific Resources Group............      23,000        615,250
YPF Sociedad Anonima(a)..................      22,000        492,250
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FINANCIAL SERVICES -- 12.0%
ABN Amro Bank(a).........................      17,400        934,601
AMBAC, Inc. .............................      27,000      1,410,750
Advanta Corporation Class B..............      19,000        859,750
A.F.P. Provida S.A. ADR(a)...............      10,300        254,925
Amerin Corporation*......................      21,400        572,450
Arab Malaysian Corporation Berhad(a).....      89,000        349,649
Bank of Ireland(a).......................     109,175        747,524
Banque Nationale De Paris(a).............      17,000        597,152
CS Holding AG(a).........................      12,500      1,190,000
Capital One Financial Corp...............       5,900        168,150
Chase Manhattan Corp.....................       8,000        565,000
Compagnie Financiere de Paribas(a).......      12,455        736,030
Credit Acceptance Corporation*...........       7,200        151,200
DCB Holdings Berhad(a)...................     103,000        353,037
Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette, Inc.*......      38,000      1,192,250
Equitable Companies, Inc. ...............      77,000      1,915,375
Exel Limited.............................      33,000      2,326,500
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp..........      27,000      2,308,500
Federal National Mortgage Association....      77,000      2,579,500
First Union Corporation..................      27,500      1,674,063
Green Tree Financial Corp................      20,000        627,500
HSBC Holdings PLC(a).....................     115,997      1,753,273
ING Groep NV(a)..........................      27,827        830,550
Krung Thai Bank Public Company
  Limited*(a)............................      75,000        351,544
Litchfield Financial Corp................      30,000        420,000
MBIA Inc. ...............................      19,200      1,495,200
NationsBank Corporation..................      32,300      2,668,787
Norwest Corporation......................      27,000        941,625
PennCorp Financial, Inc. ................      39,000      1,228,500
Peregrine Investment Holdings*(a)........     828,000      1,192,675
Peregrine Investment Holdings
  Warrants*(a)...........................      82,800         10,269
Providian Corp...........................      35,000      1,500,625
Risk Capital Holdings, Inc.*.............      27,000        529,875
SPS Transaction Services, Inc.*..........      22,400        403,200
Terra Nova(Bermuda) Holdings Ltd.........      70,000      1,093,750
Travelers, Inc. .........................      23,100      1,053,937
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HEALTHCARE -- 10.2%
American Medical Response, Inc.*.........      25,100        884,775
Arbor Health Care Company*...............      24,200        659,450
Autoimmune, Inc.*........................      15,000        140,625
Baxter International Inc. ...............      31,000      1,468,625
Biochem Pharma, Inc.*....................      24,500        918,750
Biopsys Medical, Inc.*...................      15,000        300,000
Boston Scientific Corporation*...........      22,000        965,250
 
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CIMA Labs, Inc.*.........................      21,600   $    162,000
Cardiovascular Dynamics*.................      25,000        306,250
Cephalon, Inc.*..........................      15,000        296,250
Chronimed, Inc.*.........................      18,000        330,750
Coherent, Inc.*..........................       7,600        395,200
Columbia/HCA Healthcare Corp. ...........      46,200      2,465,925
Depotech Corporation*....................      12,000        303,000
Dura Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*..............      29,800      1,668,800
Elan Corp., PLC ADR*(a)..................      21,000      1,199,625
Express Scripts, Inc. -- Class A*........      10,000        460,000
Geltex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*............       5,000         95,000
Genzyme Corp. -- General Division*.......      18,000        904,500
Genzyme Corp. -- Tissue Repair*..........       3,104         35,308
Glaxo Holdings PLC ADR(a)................      13,000        349,375
Health Management Associates, Inc.*......      15,000        303,750
Healthsource, Inc.*......................      46,000        805,000
Horizon Mental Health Management, Inc.*..      15,000        427,500
Humana, Inc.*............................      27,000        482,625
ICU Medical, Inc.*.......................       5,000         68,750
Integrated Health Services, Inc. ........      85,000      2,029,375
Liposome Company, Inc.*..................      94,000      1,762,500
Medpartners/Mullikin, Inc.*..............      15,000        313,125
NABI, Inc.*..............................      50,000        475,000
Neurex Corporation*......................      19,000        415,625
Norland Medical Systems, Inc.*...........      15,000        296,250
Omnicare, Inc. ..........................      35,200        932,800
Orthodontic Centers of America, Inc.*....      51,000      1,351,500
OrthoLogic Corp.*........................      20,000        255,000
Penederm, Inc.*..........................       5,500         93,500
Pharmacia & Upjohn, Inc. ................      30,000      1,331,250
PhyCor, Inc.*............................      17,288        656,944
Renal Treatment Centers Inc.*............      24,000        690,000
Sepracor, Inc.*..........................      25,000        375,000
Serologicals Corporation*................      10,000        265,000
Sonus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*.............      22,500        438,750
Spine-Tech, Inc.*........................       2,000         58,000
Trinity Biotech PLC ADR Warrants A*(a)...      60,000        217,500
Trinity Biotech PLC ADR Warrants B*(a)...      30,000         60,000
United Dental Care, Inc.*................      10,000        422,500
Uromed Corporation*......................      52,500        708,750
Vencor, Inc.*............................      13,000        390,000
VidaMed, Inc.*...........................      25,000        318,750
Vivra, Inc.*.............................      19,500        650,813
Vivus, Inc.*.............................      14,500        474,875
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                                                          31,379,890
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INDUSTRIAL -- 2.7%
Clipsal Industries Ltd.(a)...............     252,000        708,120
General Electric Company.................      38,500      3,330,250
Hunter Douglas NV(a).....................       6,400        437,207
Lyonnaise Des Eaux -- Dumez(a)...........       9,200        879,180
SMH AG*(a)...............................       1,000        696,000
United Waste Systems Inc.*...............      40,000      1,290,000
Waste Management International PLC*(a)...      96,400      1,072,450
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                                                           8,413,207
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MISCELLANEOUS -- 0.6%
Fidelity Advisor Korea Fund*.............      80,000        890,000
ROC Taiwan Fund*.........................      48,000        546,000
Taiwan Fund, Inc.........................      22,000        528,000
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                                                           1,964,000
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REAL ESTATE -- 1.5%
Beacon Properties Corporation............      89,000      2,280,625
DBS Land Limited(a)......................     157,000        538,540
Land & General Bhd(a)....................     150,000        369,814
Metro Pacific Corporation(a).............   1,500,000        446,565
New World Development Company Ltd.(a)....     247,000      1,145,535
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                                                           4,781,079
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TECHNOLOGY -- 16.4%
3Com Corporation*........................      17,950        821,213
Altera Corporation*......................       9,600        364,800
Analog Devices, Inc.*....................      18,000        459,000
Applix, Inc.*............................      12,000        345,000
Arch Communications Group, Inc.*.........      18,000        333,000
Ascend Communications, Inc.*.............      12,500        703,125
Bell & Howell Holdings Company*..........      38,000      1,254,000
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                      (See Notes to Financial Statements)
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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 1996 (UNAUDITED)
 
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EQUITY SECURITIES                            SHARES        VALUE
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Boca Research, Inc.*.....................      20,000   $    365,000
Business Objects S.A. ADR*(a)............       7,000        281,750
CBT Group PLC ADR*(a)....................      10,000        462,500
Cabletron Systems, Inc.*.................      62,000      4,247,000
California Amplifier, Inc.*..............      18,000        414,000
Cascade Communications, Corp.*...........      21,600      1,471,500
Checkfree Corporation*...................      16,000        318,000
Cisco Systems, Inc.*.....................      30,000      1,698,750
Compaq Computer Corporation*.............      12,000        589,500
Cornerstone Imaging Inc.*................      16,500        115,500
DSC Communications Corporation*..........      52,500      1,581,563
DSP Communications, Inc.*................      10,000        513,750
FileNet Corporation*.....................      17,000        620,500
GT Interactive Software Corp.*...........      20,000        335,000
Gemstar International Group Limited*.....      10,000        300,000
Glenayre Technologies, Inc.*.............      13,500        675,000
Heartland Wireless Communications,
  Inc.*..................................      20,000        475,000
Hewlett-Packard Company..................      19,000      1,892,875
IKOS Systems, Inc.*......................      23,000        485,875
Informix Corporation*....................      28,200        634,500
Integrated Process Equipment
  Corporation*...........................      10,000        207,500
Intel Corp...............................      38,500      2,824,937
International Business Machines Corp.....      23,100      2,286,900
Intersolv*...............................      14,000        129,500
Komag, Inc.*.............................      15,000        395,625
Lam Research Corporation*................       5,000        130,000
Linear Technology Corporation............       8,000        238,000
MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc.*.........      27,000      1,053,000
Macromedia Inc.*.........................      16,700        365,313
Madge, NV*...............................      29,000        420,500
McAfee Associates, Inc.*.................      12,000        588,000
Microsoft Corporation*...................      31,000      3,723,875
Motorola, Inc. ..........................      23,000      1,443,250
Open Environment Corporation*............      15,000         76,875
Oracle Systems Corp.*....................      28,800      1,135,800
P-COM, Inc. .............................      24,000        756,000
Paging Network Inc.*.....................      40,000        960,000
Pairgain Technologies, Inc.*.............      32,600      2,021,200
Peoplesoft, Inc.*........................       6,500        463,125
Project Software & Development, Inc.*....      19,000        890,625
ProNet, Inc.*............................      29,500        357,687
QUALCOMM, Inc.*..........................      28,400      1,508,750
Red Brick Systems, Inc.*.................       5,800        213,150
Spectrian Corporation*...................      10,000        142,500
Stratacom, Inc.*.........................      26,000      1,462,500
Synopsys, Inc.*..........................      21,000        834,750
Systemsoft Corporation*..................       5,000        234,375
Transaction Network Services, Inc.*......      63,750      1,370,625
U.S. Robotics, Inc.*.....................      18,000      1,539,000
Ultratech Stepper, Inc.*.................      10,000        187,500
Veritas Software Corporation*............      12,000        516,000
VideoServer, Inc.*.......................       8,000        312,000
Xylan Corporation*.......................       4,000        186,250
                                                        ------------
                                                          50,732,813
                                                        ------------
TELEPHONE & ELECTRIC -- 5.0%
American Portable Telecom, Inc.*.........      40,000        430,000
Ameritech Corporation....................      35,000      2,078,125
BellSouth Corporation....................      45,000      1,906,875
Cia. de Telecomunicaciones de Chile
  S.A.(a)................................       2,500        245,313
Empresa Nacional de Electricidad --
  ADR(a).................................      21,900      1,371,487
Empresa Nacional de Electridad S.A.(a)...      11,800        255,175
Portugal Telecom S.A.....................      10,800        283,500
Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras S.A.
  Telebras...............................      28,700      1,998,237
Telefonica de Argentina -- ADS(a)........      36,400      1,078,350
Telefonica de Espana S.A. -- ADR(a)......      39,200      2,160,900
Vodafone Group PLC -- ADR(a).............      69,000      2,535,750
Western Wireless Corp.*..................      15,000        320,625
WinStar Communications, Inc.*............      26,500        660,844
                                                        ------------
                                                          15,325,181
                                                        ------------
EQUITY SECURITIES                            SHARES        VALUE
TRANSPORTATION -- 0.9%
Brambles Industries Limited(a)...........      73,000   $  1,014,375
Offshore Logistics, Inc.*................      48,577        680,079
Offshore Logistics, Inc. B Warrants
  96*....................................     507,086         65,921
RailTex, Inc.*...........................      15,000        378,750
Shanghai Haixing Shipping Company(a).....     948,000         62,459
Wisconsin Central Transportation
  Corporation*...........................      15,000        487,500
                                                        ------------
                                                           2,689,084
                                                        ------------
TOTAL EQUITY SECURITIES
  (Cost -- $233,999,117).................                288,094,508
                                            NUMBER OF
PURCHASED PUT OPTIONS -- 0.1%               CONTRACTS
- -----------------------------------------  ----------
Standard & Poors 500 Index Put,
  09/15/96 @ $575 (Cost -- $233,875).....         250        143,750
                                                        ------------
TOTAL INVESTMENTS -- 93.5%
  (Cost -- $234,232,992)(b)..............                288,238,258
OTHER ASSETS, LESS LIABILITIES -- 6.5%...                 20,079,462
                                                        ------------
NET ASSETS -- 100%.......................               $308,317,720
                                                        ============
ADR  -    American Depository Receipt
ADS  -    American Depository Share
NV   -    Non-voting
 *  Non-income producing security.
(a) Foreign security.
(b) Cost is the same for Federal income tax purposes.
OTHER INFORMATION:
At June 30, 1996, net unrealized appreciation based on cost for
financial statement and Federal income tax purposes is as follows:
    Gross unrealized appreciation....................   $ 66,899,338
    Gross unrealized depreciation....................    (12,894,072)
                                                        ------------
        Net unrealized appreciation..................   $ 54,005,266
                                                        ============
Purchases and sales of securities other than short-term obligations
aggregated $102,853,570 and $124,461,966, respectively, for the
period ended June 30, 1996.
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts at June 30, 1996 were:
</TABLE>
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
         FORWARD CONTRACTS           PRINCIPAL       VALUE OF      UNREALIZED
 (CURRENCY/EXPIRATION/COMMITMENT)      AMOUNT       OBLIGATION    DEPRECIATION
<S>                                 <C>            <C>            <C>
- ------------------------------------------------------------------
Deutsch Marks/September 96/Sell.... 3,186,390 US   $ (3,772,666)   $  (20,641)
French Francs/September 96/Sell.... 6,905,294 US     (7,543,626)      (64,029)
Netherland Guilders/                              
 September 96/Sell................. 5,544,125 US     (4,363,810)      (18,536)
Swiss Francs/September 96/Sell..... 5,155,384 US     (5,169,803)      (45,428)
                                                   ------------   ------------
Total forward foreign currency
 exchange contracts sold...........                $(20,849,905)   $ (148,634)
                                                   ============== ==============
</TABLE>
 
                      (See Notes to Financial Statements)
<PAGE>   5
 
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
JUNE 30, 1996 (UNAUDITED)
 
<TABLE>
<S>                                                                                                                  <C>
ASSETS
Investments, at value (identified cost -- $234,232,992)............................................................  $288,238,258
Cash...............................................................................................................    20,294,247
Receivables:
  Investments sold.................................................................................................       372,385
  Fund shares sold.................................................................................................        42,853
  Dividends and interest...........................................................................................       468,717
Deferred organization expenses.....................................................................................        88,993
Other assets.......................................................................................................        70,252
                                                                                                                     ------------
  Total assets.....................................................................................................   309,575,705
                                                                                                                     ------------
LIABILITIES
Payables:
  Open forward foreign currency exchange contracts.................................................................       148,634
  Investments purchased............................................................................................       720,094
  Management fee...................................................................................................       215,846
  12b-1 service and distribution fees..............................................................................        15,143
  Administrative services fee......................................................................................        25,394
  Fund accounting..................................................................................................        10,825
  Transfer agent...................................................................................................        73,431
Other accrued expenses and liabilities.............................................................................        48,618
                                                                                                                     ------------
  Total liabilities................................................................................................     1,257,985
                                                                                                                     ------------
NET ASSETS.........................................................................................................  $308,317,720
                                                                                                                     ============
CLASS A:
Net asset value and redemption price per share ($305,016,885/16,608,042 shares outstanding)........................  $      18.37
                                                                                                                     ============
Maximum offering price per share ($18.37 X 100/94.25)*.............................................................  $      19.49
                                                                                                                     ============
CLASS B:
Net asset value and offering price per share ($3,295,937/180,519 shares outstanding)**.............................  $      18.26
                                                                                                                     ============
CLASS C:
Net asset value and offering price per share ($4,898/268 shares outstanding)**.....................................  $      18.30
                                                                                                                     ============
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:
  Capital paid-in..................................................................................................  $229,020,917
  Accumulated net realized gain on investments and foreign currency transactions...................................    24,770,124
  Accumulated undistributed net investment income..................................................................       670,047
  Net unrealized gain (loss) on:
    Investments....................................................................................................    54,095,391
    Put options....................................................................................................       (90,125)
    Forward foreign currency contracts.............................................................................      (148,634)
                                                                                                                     ------------
NET ASSETS.........................................................................................................  $308,317,720
                                                                                                                     ============
</TABLE>
 
 * On sales of more than $50,000 the offering price is reduced.
** Redemption price per share is equal to the net asset value per share less any
   applicable contingent deferred sales charge.
 
                      (See Notes to Financial Statements)
<PAGE>   6
 
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1996 (UNAUDITED)
 
<TABLE>
<S>                                                                                                      <C>          <C>
Investment income
  Dividends (net of $94,234 foreign taxes withheld)....................................................               $ 2,502,740
  Interest.............................................................................................                   399,298
                                                                                                                      -----------
                                                                                                                        2,902,038
                                                                                                                      -----------
Expenses
  Management fee.......................................................................................  $1,292,458
  Transfer agent fee...................................................................................     457,313
  Administrative services fee..........................................................................     152,054
  Custodian fees.......................................................................................      62,529
  Blue Sky fees........................................................................................      16,066
  Auditing and accounting fees.........................................................................      37,207
  Shareholder reports..................................................................................       6,078
  Amortization of organization expenses................................................................      22,793
  Fund accounting......................................................................................      75,705
  Trustees' fees.......................................................................................         482
  12b-1 service and distribution fees
    Class A............................................................................................      75,676
    Class B............................................................................................      14,913
    Class C............................................................................................           5
  Legal fees...........................................................................................      17,043
  Other................................................................................................      39,494
                                                                                                                      -----------
                                                                                                                        2,269,816
  Expenses reimbursed by manager.......................................................................                   (12,486)
                                                                                                                      -----------
    Net expenses.......................................................................................                 2,257,330
                                                                                                                      -----------
NET INVESTMENT INCOME..................................................................................                   644,708
                                                                                                                      -----------
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS
  Net realized gain (loss) on
    Investments and foreign currency transactions......................................................                24,430,830
    Put options........................................................................................                  (925,144)
    Forward foreign currency contracts.................................................................                 1,378,451
  Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period on
    Investments........................................................................................                 2,398,951
    Put options........................................................................................                   (90,125)
    Forward foreign currency contracts.................................................................                    89,488
                                                                                                                      -----------
    Net gain on investment transactions................................................................                27,282,451
                                                                                                                      -----------
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS...................................................               $27,927,159
                                                                                                                      ===========
</TABLE>
 
                      (See Notes to Financial Statements)
<PAGE>   7
 
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                      FOR THE SIX      FOR THE
                                                                                                      MONTHS ENDED    YEAR ENDED
                                                                                                        JUNE 30,     DECEMBER 31,
                                                                                                      ------------   ------------
                                                                                                         1996*           1995
                                                                                                      ------------   ------------
<S>                                                                                                   <C>            <C>
INCREASE IN NET ASSETS
Operations:
  Net investment income.............................................................................  $   644,708    $   835,987
  Net realized gain (loss) on
    Investments and foreign currency transactions...................................................   25,809,281     15,071,628
    Put options.....................................................................................     (925,144)      (345,250)
  Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period on
    Investments.....................................................................................    2,398,951     49,271,083
    Put options.....................................................................................      (90,125)            --
    Forward foreign currency contracts..............................................................       89,488       (149,842)
                                                                                                      -----------    ----------- 
    Net increase resulting from operations..........................................................   27,927,159     64,683,606
                                                                                                      -----------    ----------- 
Class A distributions
  From net investment income........................................................................           --       (393,729)
  From net realized gain............................................................................           --    (14,615,580)
  In excess of net realized gain....................................................................           --       (521,353)
                                                                                                     ------------    ----------- 
    Total distributions to Class A shareholders.....................................................           --    (15,530,662)
                                                                                                     ------------    ----------- 
Class B distributions                                                                                             
  From net realized gain............................................................................           --       (110,798)
  In excess of net realized gain....................................................................           --         (9,479)
                                                                                                     ------------    ----------- 
    Total distributions to Class B shareholders.....................................................           --      
(120,277)
                                                                                                     ------------    ----------- 
Fund share transactions (Note 5):
  Class A...........................................................................................  (12,622,903)     9,822,759
  Class B...........................................................................................      385,011        922,346
  Class C...........................................................................................        5,037             --
                                                                                                     ------------   ------------ 
    Net increase (decrease) resulting from Fund share transactions..................................  (12,232,855)    10,745,105
                                                                                                     ------------   ------------ 
TOTAL INCREASE IN NET ASSETS........................................................................   15,694,304     59,777,772
NET ASSETS
  Beginning of period...............................................................................  292,623,416    232,845,644
                                                                                                     ------------   ------------ 
  END OF PERIOD..................................................................................... $308,317,720   $292,623,416
                                                                                                     ============   ============ 
ACCUMULATED UNDISTRIBUTED NET INVESTMENT INCOME..................................................... $    670,047   $     25,339
                                                                                                     ============   ============ 
</TABLE>
 
* Unaudited.
 
                      (See Notes to Financial Statements)
<PAGE>   8
 
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                    FOR THE SIX
                                                   MONTHS ENDED
                     CLASS A                         JUNE 30,                      FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
                                                   -------------     ------------------------------------------------------------
             SELECTED PER SHARE DATA                   1996*           1995         1994         1993         1992         1991
                                                   -------------     --------     --------     --------     --------     --------
<S>                                                <C>               <C>          <C>          <C>          <C>          <C>
Net asset value, beginning of period.............    $   16.75       $  13.91     $  15.14     $  14.98     $  16.91     $  14.41
                                                   -------------     --------     --------     --------     --------     --------
  Income (loss) from investment operations
  Net investment income..........................          .04(a)         .05(a)       .05(a)       .10(a)       .17(a)       .27
  Net gain (loss) on investment transactions
    (both realized and unrealized)...............         1.58           3.73         (.49)        1.74          .70         4.12
                                                   -------------     --------     --------     --------     --------     --------
    Total from investment operations.............         1.62           3.78         (.44)        1.84          .87         4.39
                                                   -------------     --------     --------     --------     --------     --------
  Less distributions
  From net investment income.....................           --            .02          .05          .10          .15          .27
  From net realized gain.........................           --            .89          .74         1.58         2.65         1.62
  In excess of net realized gain.................           --            .03           --           --           --           --
                                                   -------------     --------     --------     --------     --------     --------
    Total distributions..........................           --            .94          .79         1.68         2.80         1.89
                                                   -------------     --------     --------     --------     --------     --------
Net asset value, end of period...................    $   18.37       $  16.75     $  13.91     $  15.14     $  14.98     $  16.91
                                                   ===============   ========     ========     ========     ========     ========
Total return(%)..................................         9.67(b)       27.33(c)     (2.97)(c)    12.29(c)      5.21(c)     30.76(c)
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Net assets, end of period (in thousands).........    $ 305,017       $289,954     $231,446     $268,533     $226,068     $231,706
Ratio of expenses to average net assets
  With expense reimbursement(%)..................         1.48(d)        1.59         1.38         1.33         1.32           --
  Without expense reimbursement(%)...............         1.48(d)        1.60         1.49         1.43         1.40         1.29
Ratio of net investment income to average net
  assets(%)......................................          .43(a)(d)      .32(a)       .32(a)       .64(a)       .98(a)      1.60
Portfolio turnover rate(%).......................           71(d)          41           39           77(e)       138           79
Average commission rate(f).......................    $   .0442            N/A          N/A          N/A          N/A          N/A
</TABLE>
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                                  FOR THE PERIOD
                                                                    FOR THE SIX                                  OCTOBER 23, 1993
                                                                    MONTHS ENDED       FOR THE YEAR ENDED         (COMMENCEMENT)
                             CLASS B                                  JUNE 30,            DECEMBER 31,           TO DECEMBER 31,
                                                                    ------------       -------------------       ----------------
                     SELECTED PER SHARE DATA                           1996*            1995         1994              1993
                                                                    ------------       ------       ------       ----------------
<S>                                                                 <C>                <C>          <C>          <C>
Net asset value, beginning of period..............................     $16.75          $13.91       $15.14           $  16.42
                                                                       ------          ------       ------       ----------------
  Income (loss) from investment operations
  Net investment loss(a)..........................................       (.04)           (.08)        (.04)                --
  Net gain (loss) on investment transactions
    (both realized and unrealized)................................       1.55            3.71         (.54)               .37
                                                                       ------          ------       ------       ----------------
    Total from investment operations..............................       1.51            3.63         (.58)               .37
                                                                       ------          ------       ------       ----------------
  Less distributions
  From net investment income......................................         --              --           --                .07
  From net realized gain..........................................         --             .73          .52               1.58
  In excess of net realized gain..................................         --             .06          .13                 --
                                                                       ------          ------       ------       ----------------
    Total distributions...........................................         --             .79          .65               1.65
                                                                       ------          ------       ------       ----------------
Net asset value, end of period....................................     $18.26          $16.75       $13.91           $  15.14
                                                                    ===============    ======       ======       =================
Total return(%)...................................................       9.01(b)        26.13(c)     (3.90)(c)           2.34(b)
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)..........................     $3,296          $2,669       $1,399           $     65
Ratio of expenses to average net assets
  With expense reimbursement(%)...................................       2.43(d)         2.55         2.34               2.31(d)
  Without expense reimbursement(%)................................       2.43(d)         2.56         2.45               2.44(d)
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets(%)(a)..........       (.52)(d)        (.64)        (.64)              (.33)(d)
Portfolio turnover rate(%)........................................         71(d)           41           39                 77(e)
Average commission rate(f)........................................     $.0442             N/A          N/A                N/A
</TABLE>
 
                      (See Notes to Financial Statements)
<PAGE>   9
 
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (CONTINUED)
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                                   FOR THE PERIOD
                                                                                                                   APRIL 30, 1996
                                                                                                                   (COMMENCEMENT)
                                                     CLASS C                                                        TO JUNE 30,
                                                                                                                   --------------
                                             SELECTED PER SHARE DATA                                                   1996*
                                                                                                                   --------------
<S>                                                                                                                <C>
Net asset value, beginning of period.............................................................................      $18.46
                                                                                                                       ------
  Loss from investment operations
  Net investment loss(a).........................................................................................        (.01)
  Net loss on investment transactions (both realized and unrealized).............................................        (.15)
                                                                                                                       ------
    Total from investment operations.............................................................................        (.16)
                                                                                                                       ------
Net asset value, end of period...................................................................................      $18.30
                                                                                                                   ==============
Total return(%)..................................................................................................        (.87)(b)
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Net assets, end of period (in thousands).........................................................................      $    5
Ratio of expenses to average net assets
  With expense reimbursement(%)..................................................................................        2.43(d)
  Without expense reimbursement(%)...............................................................................        2.43(d)
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets(%)(a).........................................................        (.52)(d)
Portfolio turnover rate(%).......................................................................................          71(d)
Average commission rate(f).......................................................................................      $.0442
 
(a)      Net investment income (loss) is net of expenses reimbursed by manager.
 
(b)      Total return represents aggregate total return and does not reflect a sales charge.
 
(c)      Total return does not reflect a sales charge.
 
(d)      Annualized.
 
(e)      The portfolio turnover rate excludes sales of portfolio securities made following the February 1, 1993 
         reorganization between the Fund and American Investors Growth Fund, Inc. to realign the Fund's portfolio 
         and reflects an adjustment to the monthly average value of the portfolio securities owned by the Fund 
         during the year ended December 31, 1993.
 
(f)      For fiscal years beginning on or after September 1, 1995, a fund is required to disclose its average 
         commission rate per share for security trades on which commissions are charged. This amount may vary from 
         period to period and fund to fund depending on the mix of trades executed in various markets where trading 
         practices and commission rate structures may differ.
 
 *       Unaudited.
 
</TABLE>
 
                      (See Notes to Financial Statements)
<PAGE>   10
 
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
 
    Ivy Growth Fund (the Fund) is a series of shares of Ivy Fund. The shares of
beneficial interest are assigned no par value and an unlimited number of shares
of Class A, Class B and Class C are authorized. Ivy Fund was organized as a
Massachusetts business trust under a Declaration of Trust dated December 21,
1983 and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as
a diversified, open-end management investment company.
 
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
 
    Following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently
followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. The
policies are in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
Preparation of the financial statements includes the use of management
estimates. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
 
    SECURITY VALUATION -- Securities for which market quotations are readily
available are valued at market. Short-term obligations and commercial paper are
valued at amortized cost, which approximates market. Debt securities (other than
commercial paper and other short-term obligations) are valued on the basis of
valuations furnished by a pricing service authorized by the Board of Trustees
(the Board), which determines valuations based upon market transactions for
normal, institutional-size trading units of such securities. For valuation
purposes, quotations of foreign securities in foreign currencies are translated
into U.S. dollar equivalents using the foreign exchange quotation in effect. All
other securities are valued at their fair value as determined in good faith by
the Valuation Committee of the Board; as of June 30, 1996, there were no such
securities.
 
    SECURITY TRANSACTIONS AND INVESTMENT INCOME -- Security transactions are
accounted for on the trade date. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend
date, and interest income is accrued on a daily basis. Realized gains and losses
from security transactions are calculated on an identified cost basis.
 
    OPTIONS -- The Fund may write (sell) exchange-listed and over-the-counter
call options on securities held in its portfolio. When the Fund writes a call,
it gives the purchaser of the call option the right to buy the underlying
security at the price specified in the option (the "exercise price") at any time
during the option period, generally ranging up to nine months.
 
    If the option expires unexercised, the Fund will realize income, in the form
of a capital gain, to the extent of the amount received for the option (the
"premium"). If the option is exercised, a decision over which the Fund has no
control, the Fund must sell the underlying security to the option holder or in
the case of options on indices, will require cash settlement by the Fund if the
option is exercised.
 
    By writing a call option, the Fund forgoes, in exchange for the premium less
the commission ("net premium"), the opportunity to profit during the option
period from an increase in the market value of the underlying security or
currency above the exercise price.
 
    The liability representing the Fund's obligation under an exchange traded
written call option is valued at the last sale price or, in the absence of a
sale, the mean between the closing bid and asked quotations or at the most
recent asked quotation if no bid and asked quotations are available. Over the
counter written options are valued at the most recent asked quotation.
 
    In addition, the Fund may purchase, singly and in combination, put options
on securities and stock indices. Exchange traded purchased options are valued at
the last sales price or, in the absence of a sale, the mean between the closing
bid and asked quotations or at the most recent bid quotation if no bid and asked
quotations are available. Over-the-counter purchased options are valued at the
most recent bid quotation.
 
    FEDERAL INCOME TAXES -- The Fund intends to qualify for tax treatment
applicable to regulated investment companies under the Internal Revenue Code, as
amended, and distribute all of its taxable income to its shareholders.
Therefore, no provision has been recorded for Federal income or excise taxes.
 
    DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS -- Distributions from net investment income
and net realized capital gains, if any, are declared in December. An additional
distribution may be declared if necessary to avoid the payment of a four percent
Federal excise tax.
 
    On January 1, 1996, under a Plan pursuant to Rule 18f-3 under the Investment
Company Act of 1940, approved by the Fund's Board December 2, 1995, the Fund
discontinued its practice of declaring daily a dividend to Class A shares at the
rate per share of the excess 12b-1 fees of Class B shares over Class A shares.
 
    FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATIONS -- Foreign currency transactions from foreign
investment activity are translated into U.S. dollars on the following basis: (i)
market value of securities, and dividends and interest receivable are translated
at the closing daily rate of exchange; and, (ii) purchases and sales of
investment securities are translated at the rate at which related foreign
contracts are obtained or at the exchange rate prevailing on the date of the
transaction. The Fund does not isolate that portion of net gain or loss on
investments which is due to changes in foreign exchange rates from that which is
due to changes in market prices of securities held. Such fluctuations are
included with net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments. Exchange
gains or losses from currency translation of other assets and liabilities, if
significant, are reported as a separate component of Net realized and unrealized
gain (loss) on investment transactions.
 
    Section 988 of the Internal Revenue Code provides that gains and losses on
certain transactions attributable to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange
rates must be treated as ordinary income or loss. Accordingly, distributions for
financial statement purposes may differ from the characterization of such
distributions determined on a Federal income tax basis.
 
    FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS -- Forward foreign currency
exchange contracts may be entered into for purposes of hedging specific
securities denominated in foreign currencies. Forward contracts are marked to
market daily, and the change in market value is recorded by the Fund as an
unrealized gain or loss. 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. The Fund
could be exposed to risk if the counter parties are unable to meet the terms of
the contracts.
 
    DEFERRED ORGANIZATION EXPENSES -- Expenses incurred by the Fund in
connection with issuing Class B shares have been deferred and are being
amortized on a straight-line basis over a five year period.
 
    RECLASSIFICATIONS -- The timing and characterization of certain income and
net capital gain distributions are determined annually in accordance with
Federal tax regulations which may differ from generally accepted accounting
principles. These differences primarily relate to investments in foreign
denominated securities, investments in forward foreign currency contracts,
passive foreign investment companies, and certain securities sold at a loss. As
a result, Net investment income (loss) and Net realized gain (loss) on
investments and foreign currency transactions for a reporting period may differ
significantly in amount and character from distributions during such period.
Accordingly, the Fund may periodically make reclassifications among certain of
its capital accounts without impacting the net asset value of the Fund.
 
2. RELATED PARTIES
 
    Ivy Management, Inc. (IMI) is the Manager and Investment Adviser of the
Fund. For its services, IMI receives a fee monthly at the annual rate of .85% of
the Fund's average net assets.
 
    If the Fund's total expenses in any fiscal year (excluding interest, taxes,
brokerage commissions, extraordinary expenses and other expenses subject to
approval by state securities administrators) exceed limits applicable under
state securities laws, IMI will bear the excess expenses. In addition, IMI may
voluntarily reimburse the Fund's expenses. Expenses reimbursed by manager
reflected in the Statement of Operations consists of a voluntary reimbursement.
<PAGE>   11
 
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED)
 
    Mackenzie Investment Management Inc. (MIMI), of which IMI is a wholly-owned
subsidiary, provides certain administrative, accounting and pricing services for
the Fund. As compensation for those services, the Fund pays MIMI fees plus
certain out-of-pocket expenses. Such fees are reflected as Administrative
services fee and Fund accounting in the Statement of Operations.
 
    Ivy Mackenzie Distributors, Inc. (IMDI), a wholly owned subsidiary of MIMI,
is the underwriter and distributor of the Fund's shares, and as such, purchases
shares from the Fund at net asset value to settle orders from investment
dealers. For the six months ended June 30, 1996, the net amount of underwriting
discount retained by IMDI was $11,557.
 
    Under Service and Distribution Plans, the Fund reimburses IMDI for service
fee payments made to brokers at an annual rate not to exceed .25% of its average
net asset value of shares issued after December 31, 1991. Class B and Class C
shares are also subject to an ongoing distribution fee at an annual rate of .75%
of the average net asset value of Class B and Class C shares. IMDI may use such
distribution fee for purposes of advertising and marketing shares of the Fund.
Such fees are reflected as 12b-1 service and distribution fees in the Statement
of Operations.
 
    Ivy Mackenzie Services Corp. (IMSC), a wholly owned subsidiary of MIMI, is
the transfer and shareholder servicing agent for the Fund. The Fund pays a
monthly fee and certain out-of-pocket expenses. Such fees and expenses are
reflected as Transfer agent in the Statement of Operations.
 
3. BOARD'S COMPENSATION
 
    Trustees who are not affiliated with IMI or MIMI receive compensation from
the Fund, which is reflected as Trustees' fees in the Statement of Operations.
 
4. ACQUISITION OF MACKENZIE AMERICAN FUND

    On April 1, 1995, the Fund acquired the net assets (valued at $22,845,039)
of Mackenzie American Fund (MAF), approved by MAF's shareholders on March 31,
1995. The acquisition was accomplished by a tax-free exchange, based on values
computed as of the close of business on March 31, 1995 of 1,558,771 (NAV $14.66)
shares (1,556,917 Class A and 1,854 Class B) of the Fund for 2,170,282 (NAV
$10.53) shares (2,167,700 Class A and 2,582 Class B) of MAF outstanding. MAF's
net assets at that date, including $604,631 unrealized appreciation on
investments, were combined with the Fund for total net assets after acquisition
of $264,077,723.
 
5. FUND SHARE TRANSACTIONS
 
    Fund share transactions for Class A, Class B and Class C were as follows:
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                               SIX MONTHS ENDED               YEAR ENDED
                                 JUNE 30, 1996             DECEMBER 31, 1995
                           -------------------------   -------------------------
         CLASS A             SHARES        AMOUNT        SHARES        AMOUNT
- -------------------------  ----------   ------------   ----------   ------------
<S>                        <C>          <C>            <C>          <C>
Sold.....................     590,039   $ 10,438,664    1,293,661   $ 20,326,652
Issued in connection with
 the acquisition of
 Mackenzie American
 Fund....................          --             --    1,556,917     22,817,867
Issued on reinvestment of
 distributions...........          --             --      854,211     14,217,886
Repurchased..............  (1,292,758)   (23,061,567)  (3,036,434)   (47,539,646)
                           ----------   ------------   ----------   ------------
Net increase (decrease)..    (702,719)  $(12,622,903)     668,355   $  9,822,759
                           ============ ============== ============ ==============
</TABLE>
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                               SIX MONTHS ENDED               YEAR ENDED
                                 JUNE 30, 1996             DECEMBER 31, 1995
                           -------------------------   -------------------------
         CLASS B             SHARES        AMOUNT        SHARES        AMOUNT
- -------------------------  ----------   ------------   ----------   ------------
<S>                        <C>          <C>            <C>          <C>
Sold.....................      65,462   $  1,165,154      274,170   $  4,147,548
Issued in connection with
 the acquisition of
 Mackenzie American
 Fund....................          --             --        1,854         27,172
Issued on reinvestment of
 distributions...........          --             --        7,166        119,052
Repurchased..............     (44,299)      (780,143)    (224,460)    (3,371,426)
                           ----------   ------------   ----------   ------------
Net increase.............      21,163   $    385,011       58,730   $    922,346
                           ============ ============== ============ ==============
</TABLE>
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                              FROM APRIL 30, 1996
                                (COMMENCEMENT)
                               TO JUNE 30, 1996
                           -------------------------
         CLASS C             SHARES        AMOUNT
- -------------------------  ----------   ------------
<S>                        <C>          <C>            
Sold.....................         268   $      5,037
                           ----------   ------------
Net increase.............         268   $      5,037
                           ============ ==============
</TABLE>
 
IGF-3-896
<PAGE>   12

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                                      IVY FUNDS
<S>                             <C>                    <C>                        <C>                    <C>
JUNE 30, 1996

IVY GROWTH                      MARKET COMMENTARY:
WITH INCOME         
FUND                                   Although corporate profits and cash           resume their long-term upward trend when
                                flows continue to be positive for US companies       investors realize that equities benefit from
                                in general, recently the overall investment          a moderately growing economy with stable
                                climate turned less benign than at the               inflation.                                 
                                beginning of 1996.  Interest rates rose early             Most of the Ivy Growth with Income Fund is
- -------------------             in the year and stayed up as the economy             invested in larger capitalization US stocks.
SEMI-ANNUAL                     produced better than expected results for the        According to our research, these stocks are
REPORT                          later stages of an economic recovery.  Investors     valued quite reasonably--below market price/
- -------------------             searched for clues in corporate earnings reports     earnings ratios and with positive growth
This report and the             and worried that profit growth had peaked,           prospects and strong financial characteristics.
financial statements            particularly in the highly visible technology        Areas that are emphasized include the financial
contained herein are            industry.  These factors have combined to produce    services group, which has very positive long-
submitted for the general       a volatile summer.  However, second quarter          term characteristics and low valuations, and
information of the share-       earnings were typically better than expected,        the technology sector.  We believe technology 
holders.  This report is        save for some highly publicized exceptions and       should continue to enjoy strong secular growth,
not authorized for distri-      many companies were forecasting continued growth,    but undoubtably will experience cylical     
bution to prospective           albeit at a somewhat slower pace.                    declines within the secular trend.
investors unless preced-              There is no clear consensus about the          Additionally, companies that provide health
ed or accompanied by            economy, much less about the pace of inflation,      care and leisure services to an aging US
an effective prospectus.        which is key to valuations of stock prices.  This    population should benefit from increased       
                                high level of uncertainty has led to higher          demand for those services.
Ivy Management, Inc.            volatility in stock prices.  However, we expect             The Fund also continues to maintain
Via Mizner Financial            to see a moderating of economic growth from the      exposure to Real Estate Investment Trusts    
Plaza                           heady pace recorded the first half of the year.      (REITs) which are vehicles designed to 
700 South Federal Hwy.          Higher interest rates are likely to act as a         facilitate investment in commercial and multi-
Boca Raton, FL 33432            natural brake on the economy over time.  We don't    family residential real estate.  These stocks
1-800-456-5111                  expect to see a resurgence in inflation, although    typically pay relatively high dividends because
                                the low point for this cycle may be behind us.       at least 95% of a corporation's net income
                                We would expect to see the Federal Reserve tighten   must be distributed to shareholders.
                                monetary policy when and if they sense a challenge   Meanwhile, the fundamentals for many sectors 
                                to a stable environment.                             of the real estate market continue to improve
                                      So far this year, the broader stock averages   as occupancy rates increase and the supply 
                                have experienced a decline of about 5% from their    of new buildings is low.  The extra income  
                                highs, while the smaller capitalization group is     from these stocks may help provide the Fund
                                down about 20%.  These adjustments are healthy and   with a downside cushion during weak markets.
                                normal (and long overdue), but rarely enjoyable.            The Ivy Growth with Income Fund
                                Our research indicates US companies are stronger     maintains its strategy of seeking long-term
                                financially than they have been in a decade and      growth with an emphasis on risk control.
                                that economic growth is likely to moderate.  We      
                                believe stock prices are much more volatile than      IVY MANAGEMENT, INC.
                                the underlying businesses and ultimately should    
                                                                                      
                                                                                   

                                ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

                                  BOARD OF TRUSTEES            OFFICERS           TRANSFER AGENT                  MANAGER
                                John S. Anderegg, Jr.     Michael G. Landry,      Ivy Mackenzie            Ivy Management, Inc. 
                                   Paul H. Broyhill           President           Services Corp.               Boca Raton, FL
                                   Stanley Channick       Keith J. Carlson,       P.O. Box 3022            
                                  Frank W. DeFriece, Jr.   Vice President         Boca Raton, FL                DISTRIBUTOR        
                                    Roy J. Glauber       James W. Broadfoot,        33431-0922                 Ivy Mackenzie       
                                  Michael G. Landry        Vice President         1-800-777-6472             Distributors, Inc.    
                                  Michael R. Peers       C. William Ferris,                              Via Mizner Financial Plaza
                                 Joseph G. Rosenthal    Secretary/Treasurer          AUDITORS            700 South Federal Highway 
                                  Richard Silverman      Michael R. Peers,   Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P.       Boca Raton, FL 33432   
                                   J. Brendan Swan            Chairman         Fort Lauderdale, FL                                 
                                                                            
                                    LEGAL COUNSEL           CUSTODIAN                                         [LOGO IVY MACKENZIE]
                                    Dechert Price         Brown Brothers    
                                       & Rhoads           Harriman & Co.   
                                      Boston, MA            Boston, MA     
</TABLE>




<PAGE>   13
 
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS
JUNE 30, 1996 (UNAUDITED)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
          COMMON STOCKS -- 72.2%              SHARES        VALUE
<S>                                         <C>          <C>
BASIC INDUSTRIES -- 6.9%
Asarco, Inc...............................      17,000   $   473,875
Bethlehem Steel Corporation*..............      17,000       201,875
Cypress-Amax Minerals Inc.................       9,000       209,250
Du Pont (I.E.) De Numours & Company.......       8,000       633,000
Englehard Corp............................      28,050       645,150
Ferro Corporation.........................      14,000       371,000
Harsco Corporation........................      12,000       802,500
Inco, Ltd.(a).............................       7,000       225,750
Inland Steel Industries, Inc..............       2,000        39,250
Lyondell Petrochemical Company............       5,000       120,625
Pioneer Hi-Bred International.............      14,000       740,250
Union Carbide Corporation Holding
  Company.................................       6,000       238,500
Weirton Steel Corporation*................      14,000        45,500
Weyerhaeuser Company......................       9,000       385,875
                                                         -----------
                                                           5,132,400
                                                         -----------
CAPITAL GOODS -- 7.2%
AGCO Corporation..........................      18,000       501,750
American Standard Companies, Inc.*........      12,000       396,000
Caterpillar, Inc..........................       8,000       542,000
Cincinnati Milacron, Inc..................      23,000       546,250
Fluor Corporation.........................       5,000       326,250
Foster Wheeler Corporation................      16,000       714,000
General Electric Company..................      12,800     1,107,200
Ingersoll-Rand Company....................       2,000        87,500
Johnson Controls, Inc.....................      12,000       834,000
Tecumseh Products Company.................       6,000       322,500
                                                         -----------
                                                           5,377,450
                                                         -----------
CONSUMER DURABLES -- 1.7%
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
  (The)...................................       9,000       432,000
Singer Company NV (The)...................      14,000       280,000
Standard-Pacific Corporation..............      74,000       536,500
                                                         -----------
                                                           1,248,500
                                                         -----------
CONSUMER NON-DURABLES -- 4.7%
Hasbro, Inc...............................       7,000       250,250
Mattel, Inc...............................      15,401       440,854
Nabisco Holdings Corporation Class A......      21,000       740,250
PepsiCo, Inc..............................      18,000       636,750
Premark International, Inc................      25,000       462,500
Tupperware Corporation....................      12,400       523,900
Warnaco Group, Inc........................      16,000       412,000
                                                         -----------
                                                           3,466,504
                                                         -----------
CONSUMER SERVICES -- 10.9%
American Stores Company...................      18,000       697,500
Brunswick Corporation.....................      23,000       460,000
Callaway Golf Company.....................      17,000       565,250
Carnival Corporation......................      12,000       346,500
Eckerd Corporation*.......................      24,000       549,000
Federated Department Stores, Inc.*........       7,000       238,000
Harte-Haks Communications.................      21,000       582,750
Lowes Companies, Inc......................      15,000       541,875
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd...............      14,000       399,000
Service Corp. International...............      18,000     1,037,250
Tandy Corporation.........................      15,000       710,625
Toys "R" Us, Inc.*........................      15,000       427,500
Viacom Inc. Class B*......................      13,000       503,750
Vivra, Inc.*..............................      30,500     1,017,937
                                                         -----------
                                                           8,076,937
                                                         -----------
 
<CAPTION>
              COMMON STOCKS                   SHARES        VALUE
<S>                                         <C>          <C>
ENERGY -- 5.9%
Ashland Inc...............................      10,000   $   398,750
Dresser Industries, Inc...................      17,000       501,500
Enron Corporation.........................      12,000       492,000
Helmerich & Payne, Inc....................      12,000       438,000
Kaneb Services, Inc.*.....................      29,000        94,250
Offshore Logistics, Inc...................      14,000       196,000
Parker & Parsley Petroleum Company........      15,000       414,375
Schlumberger, Ltd.........................       8,000       674,000
Tenneco, Inc..............................      19,000       971,375
Union Pacific Resources Group Inc.........       7,000       187,250
                                                         -----------
                                                           4,367,500
                                                         -----------
FINANCIAL SERVICES -- 14.0%
AMBAC, Inc................................       9,200       480,700
Charles Schwab, Corporation...............      20,000       487,500
Chase Manhattan Corporation...............       2,000       141,250
Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette, Inc.........      12,000       376,500
Equitable Companies, Inc..................      23,000       572,125
Exel Limited..............................      10,000       705,000
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp...........       9,200       786,600
Federal National Mortgage Association.....      25,800       864,300
First Union Corporation...................      11,000       669,625
MBIA Inc..................................       6,100       475,037
NationsBank Corporation...................       9,000       743,625
Norwest Corporation.......................       8,000       279,000
Olympic Financial Ltd.*...................      10,000       230,000
Penncorp Financial Group, Inc.............      12,000       378,000
Peoples Heritage Financial Group, Inc.....      36,000       733,500
Price (T. Rowe) Associates, Inc...........      31,200       963,300
Providian Corporation.....................      11,000       471,625
Risk Capital Holdings, Inc.*..............       8,000       157,000
Terra Nova (Bermuda) Holdings Ltd.........      32,000       500,000
The Travelers Inc.........................       7,350       335,344
                                                         -----------
                                                          10,350,031
                                                         -----------
HEALTHCARE -- 5.2%
Baxter International, Inc.................       9,000       426,375
Boston Scientific Corporation*............       6,000       263,250
Cardinal Health, Inc......................      12,019       869,875
Columbia/HCA Healthcare Corp..............      15,200       811,300
Humana, Inc.*.............................       8,000       143,000
Integrated Health Services, Inc...........      30,000       716,250
Pharmacia & Upjohn, Inc...................      14,000       621,250
                                                         -----------
                                                           3,851,300
                                                         -----------
TECHNOLOGY -- 11.0%
Adaptec, Inc.*............................      14,000       661,500
Bell & Howell Company*....................      12,000       396,000
Cabletron Systems Inc.*...................      18,000     1,233,000
Cisco Systems, Inc.*......................      21,000     1,189,125
Compaq Computer Corp.*....................       3,000       147,375
DSC Communications Corp.*.................      16,000       482,000
Hewlett-Packard Company...................       6,000       597,750
Intel Corp................................      12,100       887,837
International Business Machines
  Corporation.............................       7,200       712,800
Microsoft Corporation*....................       9,000     1,081,125
Motorola, Inc.............................       7,000       439,250
Oracle Corporation*.......................       9,000       354,937
                                                         -----------
                                                           8,182,699
                                                         -----------
TRANSPORTATION -- 2.1%
Illinois Central..........................      37,500     1,064,062
Union Pacific Corporation.................       7,300       510,087
                                                         -----------
                                                           1,574,149
                                                         -----------
</TABLE>
 
                      (See Notes to Financial Statements)
<PAGE>   14
 
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 1996 (UNAUDITED)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
              COMMON STOCKS                   SHARES        VALUE
<S>                                         <C>          <C>
UTILITIES -- 2.6%
Ameritech Corporation.....................      10,000   $   593,750
BellSouth Corporation.....................      14,000       593,250
Vodafone Group plc - ADR(a)...............      21,000       771,750
                                                         -----------
                                                           1,958,750
                                                         -----------
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
  (Cost -- $48,134,353)...................                53,586,220
                                                         -----------
PREFERRED STOCKS -- 2.2%
- ------------------------------------------
Liposome Co. Inc..........................      21,000       782,250
News Corporation Ltd.(a)..................      92,000       448,304
Suncoast Savings & Loan Association
  (Series A)..............................      26,800       375,200
                                                         -----------
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS
  (Cost -- $1,542,125)....................                 1,605,754
                                                         -----------
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS
(REITS) -- 12.5%
- ------------------------------------------
Beacon Properties Corporation.............      26,000       666,250
Developers Diversified Realty
  Corporation.............................      21,000       666,750
Duke Realty Investments, Inc..............      12,000       361,500
Equity Residential Properties Trust.......      25,000       825,000
Health Care Property Investors, Inc.......      13,100       442,125
Healthcare Realty Trust, Inc..............      15,100       360,513
Merry Land & Investment Company Inc.......      23,000       485,875
National Golf Properties, Inc.............      33,000       808,500
Saul Centers, Inc.........................      38,500       534,188
Southwestern Properties Trust.............      37,000       499,500
Storage Trust Realty......................      15,000       307,500
Storage USA, Inc..........................      16,000       520,000
Sun Communities, Inc......................      51,000     1,377,000
Thornburg Mortgage Corporation............      37,000       592,000
Weingarten Realty Investors...............      21,000       813,750
                                                         -----------
TOTAL REITS
  (Cost -- $8,443,677)....................                 9,260,451
                                                         -----------
BONDS -- 10.5%                               PRINCIPAL
- ------------------------------------------  ----------
DOMESTIC CORPORATE BONDS -- 0.3%
General Electric Capital, FRN, 10/29/96...  $  500,000       238,400(b)
                                                         -----------
CONVERTIBLE BONDS -- 10.2%
Altera Corp - 144A Reg., 5.75%,
  06/15/02................................     375,000       374,063
Baby Superstore, 4.875%, 10/01/00.........     510,000       406,725
Boston Chicken, 4.50%, 02/01/04...........     713,000       844,905
Elan International Financial,
  0.00%, 10/16/12.........................     400,000       248,000
 
<CAPTION>
                  BONDS                     PRINCIPAL       VALUE
<S>                                         <C>          <C>
First Financial Management Corp, 5.00%,
  12/1/99.................................  $  350,000   $   641,375
General Instrument Conv., 6.00%,
  11/01/99................................     355,000       435,319
Integrated Health Services Inc.,
  6.00%, 01/01/03.........................     600,000       574,500
NABI Inc., 6.50%, 02/01/03................     750,000       675,938
Office Depot, 0.00%, 11/01/08.............   1,170,000       700,538
Omnicare, Inc., 5.75%, 10/01/03...........     125,000       468,906
Quantum Health Resources, Inc.,
  4.75%, 10/01/00.........................     400,000       357,000
Schuler Homes Inc., 6.50%, 01/15/03.......     800,000       632,000
Sepracor Inc., 7.00%, 12/02/02............     950,000       971,375
United Gaming, Inc., 7.50%, 09/15/03......     400,000       256,000
                                                         -----------
                                                           7,586,644
                                                         -----------
TOTAL BONDS
  (Cost -- $7,857,094)....................                 7,825,044
                                                         -----------
TOTAL INVESTMENTS -- 97.4%
  (Cost -- $65,977,249)(c)................                72,277,469
OTHER ASSETS, LESS LIABILITIES -- 2.6%....                 1,942,633
                                                         -----------
NET ASSETS -- 100%........................               $74,220,102
                                                         ===========
ADR -- American Depository Receipt
FRN -- Floating Rate Note; reflects rate as of June 30, 1996
NV -- Non-voting
 *  Non-income producing security.
(a) Foreign security.
(b) Security valued in good faith by the Valuation
    Committee of the Board of Trustees. The cost of
    this security at June 30, 1996 aggregated
    $385,706. See Note 1 of the Notes to the Financial
    Statements.
(c) Cost is the same for Federal income tax purposes.
OTHER INFORMATION:
At June 30, 1996, net unrealized appreciation based on cost for
financial statement and Federal income tax purposes is as follows:
    Gross unrealized appreciation.....................   $ 8,977,795
    Gross unrealized depreciation.....................    (2,677,575)
                                                         -----------
        Net unrealized appreciation...................   $ 6,300,220
                                                         ===========
Purchases and sales of securities (other than short-term
obligations) aggregated $49,472,887 and $48,892,530, respectively,
for the period ended June 30, 1996.
</TABLE>
 
                      (See Notes to Financial Statements)
<PAGE>   15
 
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
JUNE 30, 1996 (UNAUDITED)
 
<TABLE>
<S>                                                                                                                   <C>
ASSETS
Investments, at value (identified cost -- $65,977,249)..............................................................  $72,277,469
Cash................................................................................................................    1,835,051
Receivables:
  Fund shares sold..................................................................................................        9,458
  Dividends and interest............................................................................................      263,887
Deferred organization expenses......................................................................................       54,972
Other assets........................................................................................................       71,795
                                                                                                                      -----------
    Total assets....................................................................................................   74,512,632
                                                                                                                      -----------
LIABILITIES
Payables:
  Dividends to shareholders.........................................................................................      139,355
  Fund shares repurchased...........................................................................................       32,946
  Management fee....................................................................................................       51,995
  12b-1 service and distribution fees...............................................................................       20,478
  Administrative services fee.......................................................................................        6,117
  Fund accounting...................................................................................................        8,514
  Transfer agent....................................................................................................       19,195
Other accrued expenses and liabilities..............................................................................       13,930
                                                                                                                      -----------
  Total liabilities.................................................................................................      292,530
                                                                                                                      -----------
NET ASSETS..........................................................................................................  $74,220,102
                                                                                                                      ===========
CLASS A:
Net asset value and redemption price per share ($61,664,057/5,245,009 shares outstanding)...........................  $     11.76
                                                                                                                      ===========
Maximum offering price per share
($11.76 X 100/94.25)*...............................................................................................  $     12.48
                                                                                                                      ===========
CLASS B:
Net asset value and offering price per share ($11,805,338/1,008,449 shares outstanding)**...........................  $     11.71
                                                                                                                      ===========
CLASS C:
Net asset value and offering price per share ($11.74/1 share outstanding)**.........................................  $     11.74
                                                                                                                      ===========
CLASS D:
Net asset value and redemption price per share ($750,695/64,119 shares outstanding).................................  $     11.71
                                                                                                                      ===========
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:
  Capital paid-in...................................................................................................  $67,368,522
  Accumulated net realized gain on investments and foreign currency transactions....................................      538,709
  Accumulated undistributed net investment income...................................................................       12,651
  Net unrealized appreciation on investments........................................................................    6,300,220
                                                                                                                      -----------
NET ASSETS..........................................................................................................  $74,220,102
                                                                                                                      ===========
</TABLE>
 
 * On sales of more than $50,000 the offering price is reduced.
** Redemption price per share is equal to the net asset value per share less any
   applicable contingent deferred sales charge.
 
                      (See Notes to Financial Statements)
<PAGE>   16
 
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1996 (UNAUDITED)
 
<TABLE>
<S>                                                                                                         <C>        <C>
Investment income
  Dividends, net of foreign taxes withheld................................................................             $  687,008
  Interest................................................................................................                311,641
                                                                                                                       ----------
                                                                                                                          998,649
                                                                                                                       ----------
Expenses
  Management fee..........................................................................................  $311,344
  Transfer agent..........................................................................................   110,302
  Administrative services fee.............................................................................    36,629
  Custodian fees..........................................................................................     4,272
  Blue Sky fees...........................................................................................    13,134
  Auditing and accounting fees............................................................................    13,219
  Shareholder reports.....................................................................................     3,960
  Amortization of organization expenses...................................................................    19,152
  Fund accounting.........................................................................................    47,465
  Trustees' fees..........................................................................................     1,516
  12b-1 service and distribution fees
    Class A...............................................................................................    63,406
    Class B...............................................................................................    52,979
    Class D...............................................................................................     5,196
  Legal...................................................................................................    14,390
  Other...................................................................................................    15,826
                                                                                                                       ----------
    Total expenses........................................................................................                712,790
                                                                                                                       ----------
NET INVESTMENT INCOME.....................................................................................                285,859
                                                                                                                       ----------
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS
  Net realized gain on investments and foreign currency transactions......................................              9,601,881
  Net unrealized depreciation during the period on investments............................................             (4,735,262)
                                                                                                                       ----------
    Net gain on investment transactions...................................................................              4,866,619
                                                                                                                       ----------
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS......................................................             $5,152,478
                                                                                                                       ==========
</TABLE>
 
                      (See Notes to Financial Statements)
<PAGE>   17
 
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                       FOR THE
                                                                                                     SIX MONTHS         FOR THE
                                                                                                        ENDED          YEAR ENDED
                                                                                                      JUNE 30,        DECEMBER 31,
                                                                                                     -----------      ------------
                                                                                                        1996*             1995
                                                                                                     -----------      ------------
<S>                                                                                                  <C>              <C>
INCREASE IN NET ASSETS
Operations:
  Net investment income............................................................................  $    285,859     $    570,249
  Net realized gain on investments and foreign currency transactions...............................     9,601,881        3,005,363
  Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period on
    Investments....................................................................................    (4,735,262)      10,477,958
    Forward foreign currency contracts.............................................................          --              8,082
                                                                                                      -----------     ------------
    Net increase resulting from operations.........................................................     5,152,478       14,061,652
                                                                                                      -----------     ------------
Class A distributions
  From net investment income.......................................................................      (229,964)        (448,998) 
  From net realized gain...........................................................................          --         (1,323,702)
                                                                                                      -----------     ------------
    Total distributions to Class A shareholders....................................................      (229,964)      (1,772,700)
                                                                                                      -----------     ------------
Class B distributions
  From net investment income.......................................................................       (39,358)          (6,337)
  From net realized gain...........................................................................          --           (198,573)
                                                                                                      -----------     ------------
    Total distributions to Class B shareholders....................................................       (39,358)        (204,910)
                                                                                                      -----------     ------------
Class D distributions
  From net investment income.......................................................................        (3,886)          (1,556)
  From net realized gain...........................................................................          --            (35,765)
                                                                                                      -----------     ------------
    Total distributions to Class D shareholders....................................................        (3,886)         (37,321)
                                                                                                      -----------     ------------
Fund share transactions (Note 5):
  Class A..........................................................................................    (1,573,201)      22,755,447
  Class B..........................................................................................     2,316,305        1,580,170
  Class C..........................................................................................            12               --
  Class D..........................................................................................      (566,791)      (2,088,473)
                                                                                                      -----------     ------------
    Net increase resulting from Fund share transactions............................................       176,325       22,247,144
                                                                                                      -----------     ------------
TOTAL INCREASE IN NET ASSETS.......................................................................     5,055,595       34,293,865
NET ASSETS
  Beginning of period..............................................................................    69,164,507       34,870,642
                                                                                                      -----------     ------------
  END OF PERIOD....................................................................................   $74,220,102     $ 69,164,507
                                                                                                      ===========     ============
ACCUMULATED UNDISTRIBUTED NET INVESTMENT INCOME....................................................   $    12,651     $        --
                                                                                                      ===========     ============
* Unaudited.
</TABLE>
 
                      (See Notes to Financial Statements)
<PAGE>   18
 
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                 FOR THE SIX
                                                MONTHS ENDED
                  CLASS A                         JUNE 30,                        FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
                                              -----------------   ---------------------------------------------------------------
          SELECTED PER SHARE DATA                   1996*          1995          1994          1993          1992          1991
                                              -----------------   -------       -------       -------       -------       -------
<S>                                           <C>                 <C>           <C>           <C>           <C>           <C>
Net asset value, beginning of period........       $ 10.98        $  9.08       $  9.70       $  9.21       $  9.74       $  7.79
                                                  --------        -------       -------       -------       -------       -------
  Income (loss) from investment operations
  Net investment income.....................           .05            .11           .17           .08           .07           .09(a)
  Net gain (loss) on investment transactions
    (both realized and unrealized)..........           .77           2.13          (.36)         1.30           .18          2.72
                                                  --------        -------       -------       -------       -------       -------
    Total from investment operations........           .82           2.24          (.19)         1.38           .25          2.81
                                                  --------        -------       -------       -------       -------       -------
  Less distributions
  From net investment income................           .04            .08           .17           .06           .07           .09
  In excess of net investment income........            --             --           .01            --            --            --
  From net realized gain....................            --            .26           .25           .83           .71           .77
                                                  --------        -------       -------       -------       -------       -------
    Total distributions.....................           .04            .34           .43           .89           .78           .86
                                                  --------        -------       -------       -------       -------       -------
Net asset value, end of period..............       $ 11.76        $ 10.98       $  9.08       $  9.70       $  9.21       $  9.74
                                              =================== =======       =======       =======       =======       =======
Total return(%).............................          7.49(d)       24.93(b)      (2.03)(b)     15.07(b)       2.61(b)      36.33(b)
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)....       $61,664        $59,054       $26,017       $22,669       $19,045       $17,063
Ratio of expenses to average net
  assets(%).................................          1.82(e)        1.96          1.84          2.14          1.94          1.50(c)
Ratio of net investment income to average
  net assets(%).............................           .91(e)        1.06          1.83           .88           .73          1.10(a)
Portfolio turnover rate(%)..................           142(e)          81            36            85           163           113
Average commission rate(g)..................       $ .0580            N/A           N/A           N/A           N/A           N/A
</TABLE>
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                                  FOR THE PERIOD
                                                                        FOR THE SIX          FOR THE YEAR        OCTOBER 23, 1993
                                                                       MONTHS ENDED         ENDED DECEMBER        (COMMENCEMENT)
                              CLASS B                                    JUNE 30,                 31,            TO DECEMBER 31,
                                                                     -----------------     -----------------     ----------------
                      SELECTED PER SHARE DATA                              1996*            1995       1994            1993
                                                                     -----------------     ------     ------     ----------------
<S>                                                                  <C>                   <C>        <C>        <C>
Net asset value, beginning of period...............................       $ 10.98          $ 9.08     $ 9.70          $10.43
                                                                         --------          ------     ------          ------
  Income (loss) from investment operations
  Net investment income............................................           .01             .03        .09              --
  Net gain (loss) on investment transactions (both realized and
    unrealized)....................................................           .76            2.13       (.36)            .05
                                                                         --------          ------     ------          ------
    Total from investment operations...............................           .77            2.16       (.27)            .05
                                                                         --------          ------     ------          ------
  Less distributions
  From net investment income.......................................           .04             .01        .09             .01
  In excess of net investment income...............................            --              --        .01              --
  From net realized gain...........................................            --             .25        .25             .77
                                                                         --------          ------     ------          ------
    Total distributions............................................           .04             .26        .35             .78
                                                                         --------          ------     ------          ------
Net asset value, end of period.....................................       $ 11.71          $10.98     $ 9.08          $ 9.70
                                                                     ===================   ======     ======     ==================
Total return(%)....................................................          7.04(d)        23.94(b)   (2.88)(b)         .61(d)
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)...........................       $11,805          $8,868     $5,849          $  888
Ratio of expenses to average net assets(%).........................          2.62(e)         2.75       2.70            3.09(e)
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets(%).....           .11(e)          .27        .97            (.07)(e)
Portfolio turnover rate(%).........................................           142(e)           81         36              85
Average commission rate(g).........................................       $ .0580             N/A        N/A             N/A
</TABLE>
 
                      (See Notes to Financial Statements)
<PAGE>   19
 
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (CONTINUED)
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                                  FOR THE PERIOD
                                                                                                                  APRIL 30, 1996
                                                                                                                  (COMMENCEMENT)
                                                   CLASS C                                                          TO JUNE 30,
                                                                                                                  ---------------
                                           SELECTED PER SHARE DATA                                                     1996*
                                                                                                                  ---------------
<S>                                                                                                               <C>
Net asset value, beginning of period..........................................................................        $ 11.73
                                                                                                                  ---------------
  Income from investment operations
  Net investment income.......................................................................................            .01
  Net gain on investment transactions (both realized and unrealized)..........................................            .01
                                                                                                                  ---------------
    Total from investment operations..........................................................................            .02
                                                                                                                  ---------------
  Less distributions
  From net investment income..................................................................................            .01
                                                                                                                  ---------------
Net asset value, end of period................................................................................        $ 11.74
                                                                                                                  ==================
Total return(%)...............................................................................................            .21(d)
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)......................................................................        $    --
Ratio of expenses to average net assets(%)....................................................................           2.62(e)
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets(%).......................................................            .11(e)
Portfolio turnover rate(%)....................................................................................            142(e)
Average commission rate(g)....................................................................................        $ .0580
</TABLE>
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                                  FOR THE PERIOD
                                                                     FOR THE SIX               FOR THE            AUGUST 16, 1993
                                                                    MONTHS ENDED             YEAR ENDED           (COMMENCEMENT)
                           CLASS D(F)                                 JUNE 30,              DECEMBER 31,          TO DECEMBER 31,
                                                                  -----------------     ---------------------     ---------------
                    SELECTED PER SHARE DATA                             1996*            1995           1994           1993
                                                                  -----------------     ------         ------     ---------------
<S>                                                               <C>                   <C>            <C>        <C>
Net asset value, beginning of period............................       $ 10.98          $ 9.08         $ 9.70         $  9.83
                                                                        ------          ------         ------          ------
  Income (loss) from investment operations
  Net investment income.........................................           .01             .03            .09              --
  Net gain (loss) on investment transactions (both realized and
    unrealized).................................................           .76            2.13           (.36)            .73
                                                                        ------          ------         ------          ------
    Total from investment operations............................           .77            2.16           (.27)            .73
                                                                        ------          ------         ------          ------
  Less distributions
  From net investment income....................................           .04             .01            .09             .06
  In excess of net investment income............................            --              --            .01              --
  From net realized gain........................................            --             .25            .25             .80
                                                                        ------          ------         ------          ------
    Total distributions.........................................           .04             .26            .35             .86
                                                                        ------          ------         ------          ------
Net asset value, end of period..................................       $ 11.71          $10.98         $ 9.08         $  9.70
                                                                  ===================   ======         ======     ================
Total return(%).................................................          7.04(d)        23.94(b)       (2.88)(b)        7.59(d)
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)........................       $   751          $1,242         $3,004         $ 5,185
Ratio of expenses to average net assets(%)......................          2.62(e)         2.75           2.70            3.09(e)
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net
  assets(%).....................................................           .11(e)          .27            .97            (.07)(e)
Portfolio turnover rate(%)......................................           142(e)           81             36              85
Average commission rate(g)......................................       $ .0580             N/A            N/A             N/A
 
(a)      Net investment income is net of expenses reimbursed by manager.
 
(b)      Total return does not reflect a sales charge.
 
(c)      Ratio of expenses to average net assets is net of expenses 
         reimbursed by manager. Without the expense reimbursement the ratio 
         of expenses to average net assets would have been 1.61%.
 
(d)      Total return represents aggregate total return and does not reflect a 
         sales charge.
 
(e)      Annualized.
 
(f)      On April 30, 1996, Class C shares outstanding were redesignated Class 
         D shares. Class D shares are not available for sale.
 
(g)      For fiscal years beginning on or after September 1, 1995, a fund is 
         required to disclose its average commission rate per share for 
         security trades on which commissions are charged. This amount may vary
         from period to period and fund to fund depending on the mix of trades 
         executed in various markets where trading practices and commission 
         rate structures may differ.
 
 *       Unaudited.
 
</TABLE>
 
                      (See Notes to Financial Statements)
<PAGE>   20
 
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
 
    Ivy Growth with Income Fund (the Fund) is a series of shares of Ivy Fund.
The shares of beneficial interest are assigned no par value and an unlimited
number of shares of Class A, Class B and Class C are authorized; 638,129 Class D
shares were authorized in connection with the acquisition of Mackenzie Growth &
Income Fund on August 16, 1993. Ivy Fund was organized as a Massachusetts
business trust under a Declaration of Trust dated December 21, 1983 and is
registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as a
diversified, open-end management investment company.
 
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
 
    Following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently
followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. The
policies are in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
Preparation of the financial statements includes the use of management
estimates. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
 
    SECURITY VALUATION -- Securities for which market quotations are readily
available are valued at market. Short-term obligations and commercial paper are
valued at amortized cost, which approximates market. Debt securities (other than
commercial paper and other short-term obligations) are valued on the basis of
valuations furnished by a pricing service authorized by the Board of Trustees
(the Board), which determines valuations based upon market transactions for
normal, institutional-size trading units of such securities. For valuation
purposes, quotations of foreign securities in foreign currencies are translated
into U.S. dollar equivalents using the foreign exchange quotation in effect.
 
    All other securities are valued at their fair value as determined in good
faith by the Valuation Committee of the Board. As of June 30, 1996, securities
valued in good faith by the Valuation Committee of the Board amounted to
$238,400 (.32% of net assets) and have been noted as such in the investment
portfolio.
 
    SECURITY TRANSACTIONS AND INVESTMENT INCOME -- Security transactions are
accounted for on the trade date. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend
date, and interest income is accrued on a daily basis. Realized gains and losses
from security transactions are calculated on an identified cost basis.
 
    FEDERAL INCOME TAXES -- The Fund intends to qualify for tax treatment
applicable to regulated investment companies under the Internal Revenue Code, as
amended, and distribute all of its taxable income to its shareholders.
Therefore, no provision has been recorded for Federal income or excise taxes.
 
    The Fund has a net tax basis capital loss carryforward of approximately
$9,268,000 as of December 31, 1995, which may be applied against any realized
net taxable capital gains of each succeeding fiscal year until fully utilized or
until the expiration date, whichever occurs first. The Fund's capital loss
carryforward was realized by Mackenzie North American Fund (MNAF) prior to the
Fund's acquisition of all the net assets on April 1, 1995 (Note 4). The
carryforward expires $3,616,000 in 1997, $3,616,000 in 1999, and $2,036,000 in
2003.
 
    DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS -- Distributions from net investment income
are declared daily. Distributions are paid at the earlier of redemption or the
last business day of the quarter. An additional distribution in December will
include any remaining undistributed net investment income and any net capital
gain realized during the year. An additional distribution may be declared if
necessary to avoid the payment of a four percent Federal excise tax.
 
    On January 1, 1996, under a Plan pursuant to Rule 18f-3 under the Investment
Company Act of 1940, approved by the Fund's Board December 2, 1995, the Fund
discontinued its practice of declaring daily a dividend to Class A shares at the
rate per share of the excess 12b-1 fees of Class B and Class D shares over Class
A shares.
 
    FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATIONS -- Foreign currency transactions from foreign
investment activity are translated into U.S. dollars on the following basis: (i)
market value of securities, and dividends and interest receivable are translated
at the closing daily rate of exchange; and, (ii) purchases and sales of
investment securities are translated at the rate at which related foreign
contracts are obtained or at the exchange rate prevailing on the date of the
transaction. The Fund does not isolate that portion of net gain or loss on
investments which is due to changes in foreign exchange rates from that which is
due to changes in market prices of securities held. Such fluctuations are
included with net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments. Exchange
gains or losses from currency translation of other assets and liabilities, if
significant, are reported as a separate component of Net realized and unrealized
gain (loss) on investment transactions.
 
    Section 988 of the Internal Revenue Code provides that gains and losses on
certain transactions attributable to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange
rates must be treated as ordinary income or loss. Accordingly, distributions for
financial statement purposes may differ from the characterization of such
distributions determined on a Federal income tax basis.
 
    FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS -- Forward foreign currency
exchange contracts may be entered into for purposes of hedging specific
securities denominated in foreign currencies. Forward contracts are marked to
market daily, and the change in market value is recorded by the Fund as an
unrealized gain or loss. 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. The Fund
could be exposed to risk if the counter parties are unable to meet the terms of
the contracts.
 
    DEFERRED ORGANIZATION EXPENSES -- Expenses incurred by the Fund in
connection with issuing Class B and Class D shares have been deferred and are
being amortized on a straight-line basis over a five year period.
 
    RECLASSIFICATIONS -- The timing and characterization of certain income and
net capital gain distributions are determined annually in accordance with
Federal tax regulations which may differ from generally accepted accounting
principles. These differences primarily relate to investments in foreign
denominated securities, foreign forward currency contracts, passive foreign
investment companies, and certain securities sold at a loss. As a result, Net
investment income (loss) and Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign
currency transactions for a reporting period may differ significantly in amount
and character from distributions during such period. Accordingly, the Fund may
periodically make reclassifications among certain of its capital accounts
without impacting the net asset value of the Fund.
 
2. RELATED PARTIES
 
    Ivy Management, Inc. (IMI) is the Manager and Investment Adviser of the
Fund. For its services, IMI receives a fee monthly at the annual rate of .85% of
the Fund's average net assets.
 
    If the Fund's total expenses in any fiscal year (excluding interest, taxes,
brokerage commissions, extraordinary expenses and other expenses subject to
approval by state securities administrators) exceed limits applicable under
state securities laws, IMI will bear the excess expenses. In addition, IMI may
voluntarily reimburse the Fund's expenses.
 
    Mackenzie Investment Management Inc. (MIMI), of which IMI is a wholly owned
subsidiary, provides certain administrative, accounting and pricing services for
the Fund. As compensation for those services, the Fund pays MIMI fees plus
certain out-of-pocket expenses. Such fees are reflected as Administrative
services fee and Fund accounting in the Statement of Operations.
 
    Ivy Mackenzie Distributors, Inc. (IMDI), a wholly owned subsidiary of MIMI,
is the underwriter and distributor of the Fund's shares, and as such, purchases
shares from the Fund at net asset value to settle orders from investment
dealers. For the six months ended June 30, 1996, the net amount of underwriting
discount retained by IMDI was $9,671.
 
    Under Service and Distribution Plans, the Fund reimburses IMDI for service
fee payments made to brokers at an annual rate not to exceed .25% of its average
net asset value of shares issued after December 31, 1991. Class B, Class C and
Class D shares are also subject
<PAGE>   21
 
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED)
 
to an ongoing distribution fee at an annual rate of .75% of the average net
asset value attributable to Class B, Class C and Class D shares. IMDI may use
such distribution fee for purposes of advertising and marketing shares of the
Fund. Such fees are reflected as 12b-1 service and distribution fees in the
Statement of Operations.
 
    Ivy Mackenzie Services Corp. (IMSC), a wholly owned subsidiary of MIMI, is
the transfer and shareholder servicing agent for the Fund. The Fund pays a
monthly fee and certain out-of-pocket expenses. Such fees and expenses are
reflected as Transfer agent in the Statement of Operations.
 
3. BOARD'S COMPENSATION
 
    Trustees who are not affiliated with IMI or MIMI receive compensation from
the Fund, which is reflected as Trustees' fees in the Statement of Operations.
 
4. ACQUISITION OF MACKENZIE NORTH AMERICAN FUND

    On April 1, 1995, the Fund acquired the net assets (valued at $27,815,572)
of MNAF, approved by MNAF's shareholders on March 31, 1995. The acquisition was
accomplished by a tax-free exchange, based on values computed as of the close of
business on March 31, 1995 of 2,962,768 (NAV $9.39) shares of the Fund for the
4,368,536 (NAV $6.37) shares of MNAF outstanding. MNAF's net assets at that
date, including $10,629,907 net realized capital loss and $778,631 unrealized
depreciation, were combined with the Fund for total net assets after acquisition
of $64,583,061.
 
5. FUND SHARE TRANSACTIONS

    Fund share transactions for Class A, Class B, Class C and Class D were as
follows:
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                SIX MONTHS ENDED             YEAR ENDED
                                 JUNE 30, 1996            DECEMBER 31, 1995
                             ----------------------   -------------------------
          CLASS A             SHARES      AMOUNT        SHARES        AMOUNT
- ---------------------------  --------   -----------   ----------   ------------
<S>                          <C>        <C>           <C>          <C>
Sold.......................   575,845   $ 6,575,668      995,850   $  9,779,465
Issued in connection with
 the acquisition of
 Mackenzie North American
 Fund......................        --            --    2,962,768     27,815,572
Issued on reinvestment of
 distributions.............     7,548        87,690      132,508      1,422,527
Repurchased................  (716,098)   (8,236,559)  (1,580,020)   (16,262,117)
                             --------   -----------   ----------   ------------
Net increase (decrease)....  (132,705)  $(1,573,201)   2,511,106   $ 22,755,447
                             ========== ============= ============ ==============
</TABLE>
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                SIX MONTHS ENDED             YEAR ENDED
                                 JUNE 30, 1996            DECEMBER 31, 1995
                             ----------------------   -------------------------
          CLASS B             SHARES      AMOUNT        SHARES        AMOUNT
- ---------------------------  --------   -----------   ----------   ------------
<S>                          <C>        <C>           <C>          <C>
Sold.......................   414,090   $ 4,747,967      478,516   $  4,852,229
Issued on reinvestment of
 distributions.............     1,423        16,472       17,693        190,075
Repurchased................  (214,827)   (2,448,134)    (332,940)    (3,462,134)
                             --------   -----------   ----------   ------------
Net increase...............   200,686   $ 2,316,305      163,269   $  1,580,170
                             ========== ============= ============ ==============
</TABLE>
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                              FROM APRIL 30, 1996
                                 (COMMENCEMENT)
                                TO JUNE 30, 1996
                             ----------------------
          CLASS C             SHARES      AMOUNT
- ---------------------------  --------   -----------
<S>                          <C>        <C>           
Sold.......................         1   $        12
                             --------   -----------
Net increase...............         1   $        12
                             ========== =============
</TABLE>
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                SIX MONTHS ENDED             YEAR ENDED
                                 JUNE 30, 1996            DECEMBER 31, 1995
                             ----------------------   -------------------------
         CLASS D*             SHARES      AMOUNT        SHARES        AMOUNT
- ---------------------------  --------   -----------   ----------   ------------
<S>                          <C>        <C>           <C>          <C>
Issued on reinvestment of
 distributions.............       190   $     2,189        3,107   $     32,805
Repurchased................   (49,217)     (568,980)    (220,936)    (2,121,278)
                             --------   -----------   ----------   ------------
Net decrease...............   (49,027)  $  (566,791)    (217,829)  $ (2,088,473)
                             ========== ============= ============ ==============
</TABLE>
 
* Class D shares are not available for sale.

IGWIF-3-896 
<PAGE>   22

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                                      IVY FUNDS
<S>                             <C>                    <C>                        <C>                    <C>
JUNE 30, 1996

IVY                             MARKET COMMENTARY:
INTERNATIONAL
FUND                                   The major themes of Ivy International         has a market value of only $1.5 billion 
                                Fund have not changed over the last year---          yet its oil production and reserves are     
                                lower interest rates in Europe, above average        valued at more than $60 billion.  Mosenergo
                                growth rates in the Far East and selected            Electric, a utility that serves 17 million 
                                opportunities in other parts of the world.           people in Moscow, trades for less than two 
- -------------------                    In the past twelve months, short-term         times last year's earnings---about one-fifth
SEMI-ANNUAL                     interest rates in France have come down              of what US electric companies trade at.        
REPORT                          approximately 50% and the Fund manager                      Ivy International Fund continues to
- -------------------             believes they should fall further as major           allocate assets (6%) to South America, which   
This report and the             European countries will find it necessary to         is benefitting from secular growth as well as  
financial statements            cut rates to combat unemployment and                 cyclical growth.  A new-found emphasis on  
contained herein are            sluggish growth.  The Fund manager also              fiscal austerity and disinflationary monetary
submitted for the general       expects to see the US dollar continue to             policies have helped to stabilize South
information of the share-       appreciate against major European currencies         America's economic environment.  Privatization
holders.  This report is        such as the French franc, Dutch guilder, German      has provided access to capital and increased 
not authorized for distri-      mark and Swiss franc.  This would bode well for      market efficiency; trade liberalization and  
bution to prospective           European multinationals with significant dollar      deregulation have helped to increase economic 
investors unless preced-        earnings.  As of June 30, 1996, 53% of the           efficiency.  Argentina's recession appears to
ed or accompanied by            Ivy International Fund is invested in the            be over and the Fund manager believes strong
an effective prospectus.        mature European economies.                           economic growth should resume.  Brazil has made
                                       In the Far East, the Ivy International        tremendous progress in bringing inflation 
Ivy Management, Inc.            Fund continues to favor those countries the          under control.  The Fund is not invested in 
Via Mizner Financial            Fund manager believes will provide the best          Mexico which reflects the manager's opinion 
Plaza                           opportunities for growth.  These countries           that the primary affects of the North American
700 South Federal Hwy.          include:  Hong Kong, Malaysia and Singapore.         Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is to enable US 
Boca Raton, FL 33432            The World Bank estimates that over the next          corporations to compete favorably in Mexico
1-800-456-5111                  five years, growth rates in Asia should be           and not the reserve.                       
                                more than double those more mature economies;               Our research continues to support our
                                historically, high growth rates have lead to         belief that investors with a long-term       
                                higher stock market returns.  The Fund has           horizon should be looking to opportunities    
                                allocated 10% to Japanese companies with a           outside the US for greater returns and    
                                strong exporting base.                               should take advantage of windows of        
                                      Earlier this year, Ivy International Fund      opportunity as they occur.                  
                                increased its Russian exposure, which is focused     
                                in two companies, Lukoil and Mosenergo.  The          IVY MANAGEMENT, INC.  
                                Fund's manager believes these two stocks are         
                                significantly undervalued.  Lukoil, for example,     
                                                                                     
                                                                                     
                                                                                     
                                                                                
                                                                                                            
                                                                                 

                                ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

                                  BOARD OF TRUSTEES            OFFICERS           TRANSFER AGENT                  MANAGER
                                John S. Anderegg, Jr.     Michael G. Landry,      Ivy Mackenzie            Ivy Management, Inc. 
                                   Paul H. Broyhill           President           Services Corp.               Boca Raton, FL
                                   Stanley Channick       Keith J. Carlson,       P.O. Box 3022            
                                  Frank W. DeFriece, Jr.   Vice President         Boca Raton, FL                DISTRIBUTOR        
                                    Roy J. Glauber       James W. Broadfoot,        33431-0922                 Ivy Mackenzie       
                                  Michael G. Landry        Vice President         1-800-777-6472             Distributors, Inc.    
                                  Michael R. Peers       C. William Ferris,                              Via Mizner Financial Plaza
                                 Joseph G. Rosenthal    Secretary/Treasurer          AUDITORS            700 South Federal Highway 
                                  Richard Silverman      Michael R. Peers,   Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P.       Boca Raton, FL 33432   
                                   J. Brendan Swan            Chairman         Fort Lauderdale, FL                                 
                                                                            
                                    LEGAL COUNSEL           CUSTODIAN                                         [LOGO IVY MACKENZIE]
                                    Dechert Price         Brown Brothers    
                                       & Rhoads           Harriman & Co.   
                                      Boston, MA            Boston, MA     
</TABLE>




<PAGE>   23
 
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS
JUNE 30, 1996 (UNAUDITED)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
      EQUITY SECURITIES -- 88.4%            SHARES         VALUE
<S>                                      <C>            <C>
AFRICA -- 4.3%
- ---------------------------------------
SOUTH AFRICA -- 4.3%
Anglo American Corporation of South
  Africa Ltd. .........................        26,900   $  1,704,143
Anglo American Corporation of South
  Africa Ltd. ADR......................       150,000      9,487,500
Gencor Limited.........................       476,400      1,759,151
Gencor Limited ADR.....................     1,800,000      6,570,000
Malbak GDS -- NPV (Reg S) ADR..........       486,240      2,370,420
Malbak Limited ORD ADR 144A............       526,760      2,612,730
Pepkor Limited ADR 144A REGD...........       315,000      3,052,350
South African Breweries Limited........       159,000      4,660,281
South African Breweries Limited ADR....       224,767      6,686,818
                                                        ------------
                                                          38,903,393
                                                        ------------
ASIA -- 20.6%
- ---------------------------------------
AUSTRALIA -- 2.3%
CRA Limited............................       322,500      4,957,834
News Corp. Ltd. ADR....................       425,000      9,987,500
Pasminco Limited.......................       550,000        773,765
Western Mining Corporation Holdings....       400,000      2,860,848
Western Mining Holdings ADR............        82,812      2,391,197
                                                        ------------
                                                          20,971,144
                                                        ------------
HONG KONG -- 3.2%
China Light & Power....................     2,000,000      9,068,889
Hong Kong Telecommunications Ltd.......     4,828,624      8,670,720
Swire Pacific Class A..................     1,000,000      8,558,602
Television Broadcasting Ltd............       321,000      1,204,670
Tsingtao Brewery Company Ltd., Series
  H....................................     3,850,000      1,392,630
                                                        ------------
                                                          28,895,511
                                                        ------------
JAPAN -- 9.2%
Bridgestone Corp.......................       650,000     12,413,762
Canon Inc..............................       600,000     12,500,571
Fuji Photo Film -- Ordinary............       370,000     11,698,268
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co......       800,000     14,912,962
Nintendo Corp Ltd......................        20,000      1,493,124
Sega Enterprises.......................        18,000        842,144
Sharp Corp.............................     1,000,000     17,544,661
Sony Corp..............................       175,000     11,529,675
                                                        ------------
                                                          82,935,167
                                                        ------------
MALAYSIA -- 3.4%
Malayan Banking Berhad.................       800,000      7,696,933
Sime Darby Berhad......................     5,000,000     13,830,427
Telekom Malaysia Berhad................     1,000,000      8,899,579
                                                        ------------
                                                          30,426,939
                                                        ------------
SINGAPORE -- 2.2%
Jurong Shipyard Limited................       258,000      1,307,371
Keppel Corporation Ltd.................     1,300,000     10,871,722
United Overseas Bank Foreign
  Registered...........................       807,920      7,729,922
                                                        ------------
                                                          19,909,015
                                                        ------------
SOUTH KOREA -- 0.3%
Hyundai Motor Company GDR 144A REGD....       200,000      2,575,000
                                                        ------------
EUROPE -- 57.9%
- ---------------------------------------
DENMARK -- 2.3%
ISS International Service Systems B....       500,000     11,178,829
Novo Nordisk AS -- Class B.............        70,000      9,915,877
                                                        ------------
                                                          21,094,706
                                                        ------------
 
<CAPTION>
           EQUITY SECURITIES                SHARES         VALUE
<S>                                      <C>            <C>
FRANCE -- 9.2%
BIC....................................        70,000   $  9,947,028
Banque Nationale de Paris..............       150,000      5,268,990
Compagnie Financiere de Paribas........       167,257      9,884,070
Eurotunnel S.A.*.......................     5,000,000      7,386,888
Lyonnaise des Eaux-Dumez...............        71,071      6,791,758
Michelin Class B (Registered)..........       250,000     12,227,244
Rhone Poulenc S.A......................       350,000      9,205,424
Roussel Uclaf..........................        45,000     10,803,324
TOTAL Compagnie Francaise des
  Petroles.............................       154,522     11,468,436
                                                        ------------
                                                          82,983,162
                                                        ------------
NETHERLANDS -- 5.0%
Heineken NV............................        41,562      9,295,195
Hunter Douglas NV......................        72,402      4,946,043
ING Groep NV...........................       380,285     11,350,326
Nedlloyd...............................       300,000      6,913,456
Royal Dutch Petroleum ADR..............        85,000     13,058,125
                                                        ------------
                                                          45,563,145
                                                        ------------
NORWAY -- 4.4%
Bergesen...............................       650,000     13,518,301
Kvaerner Industrier Series A...........       230,000      9,743,961
Norsk Hydro Sponsored ADR..............       240,000     11,730,000
Saga Petroleum Series A Free...........       300,000      4,413,668
                                                        ------------
                                                          39,405,930
                                                        ------------
RUSSIA -- 5.8%
Lukoil ADR 144A........................       730,300     32,206,230
Mosenergo ADR 144A*....................       655,000     20,632,500
                                                        ------------
                                                          52,838,730
                                                        ------------
SPAIN -- 3.1%
BCO Bilboa Vizcaya Registered..........       100,000      4,055,147
Banco Intercontinental.................        98,927     11,076,441
Tabacalera S.A. Series A Registered....         3,712        187,071
Telefonica de Espana S.A...............       700,000     12,907,711
                                                        ------------
                                                          28,226,370
                                                        ------------
SWEDEN -- 6.5%
AGA AB Series B Free...................       500,000      8,607,112
Ericsson L.M. Telephone Series B
  Free.................................       600,000     12,955,969
Kinnevik AB B Free.....................       230,870      7,007,227
Swedish Match AB Fuerer*...............     3,955,000     12,302,584
Trelleborg AB B Free...................       300,000      3,759,949
Volvo AB B Free........................       635,000     14,478,824
                                                        ------------
                                                          59,111,665
                                                        ------------
SWITZERLAND -- 10.1%
CS Holding Bearer......................       127,035     12,093,732
Ciba-Geigy Registered..................        11,244     13,717,680
Clariant AG Registerd..................        30,000     10,968,000
Electowatt AG Bearer...................        25,000      9,260,000
Nestle AG Registered...................         9,000     10,288,800
SCHW Ruckversicher Registered..........         6,655      6,841,340
SGS Holdings Bearer....................         5,000     11,980,000
Sulzer AG Registered...................        10,775      6,930,480
Swiss Bank Corporation Registered......        47,121      9,311,110
Swiss Bank Corporation Warrants
  06/30/00*............................         5,605         17,936
Von Roll AG Registered*................        11,200        228,480
                                                        ------------
                                                          91,637,558
                                                        ------------
</TABLE>
 
                      (See Notes to Financial Statements)
<PAGE>   24
 
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 1996 (UNAUDITED)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
           EQUITY SECURITIES                SHARES         VALUE
<S>                                      <C>            <C>
UNITED KINGDOM -- 11.5%
B.A.T. Industries plc..................     1,400,000   $ 10,896,211
Barclay's Bank Ordinary................       422,628      5,071,851
Barclay's Bank 144A REGD...............        42,295        507,572
British Gas plc........................     3,000,000      8,388,871
British Petroleum ORD..................       742,316      6,509,723
British Petroleum 144A REGD............        28,655        251,289
British Telecommunications plc.........     2,000,000     10,719,113
Cadbury Schweppes plc ADR..............       242,960      7,835,460
Guinness plc...........................     1,500,000     10,905,532
RTZ Corporation (Registered)...........       706,425     10,458,483
Rolls-Royce............................     2,500,000      8,699,570
Royal Bank Scotland Group ORD..........       754,605      5,779,315
Smithkline Beecham plc ADR.............       120,000      6,540,000
Waste Management International plc
  ADR..................................     1,000,000     11,125,000
                                                        ------------
                                                         103,687,990
                                                        ------------
SOUTH AMERICA -- 5.6%
- ---------------------------------------
ARGENTINA -- 2.5%
Telecom de Argentina S.A. Class B......     1,125,000      5,289,457
Telefonica de Argentina S.A. Class B...     2,250,000      6,617,448
YPF ADR Class D........................       475,000     10,628,125
                                                        ------------
                                                          22,535,030
                                                        ------------
BRAZIL -- 3.1%
Petrobras Registered NV................   115,000,000     14,143,803
Telebras Registered NV.................   200,000,000     13,962,058
                                                        ------------
                                                          28,105,861
                                                        ------------
TOTAL EQUITY SECURITIES
  (Cost -- $636,728,082)...............                  799,806,316
                                                        ------------
CONVERTIBLE BONDS -- 1.5%                   PRINCIPAL
- ---------------------------------------  ------------
BCP Bank & Trust, 8.75%, 05/21/02(a)...     8,000,000     10,391,746
Liberty Life, 6.50%, 09/30/04..........  $  2,500,000      3,425,000
                                                        ------------
TOTAL CONVERTIBLE BONDS
  (Cost -- $13,607,216)................                   13,816,746
                                                        ------------
 
<CAPTION>
       COMMERCIAL PAPER -- 11.2%          PRINCIPAL        VALUE
<S>                                      <C>            <C>
American Express, 5.29%, 07/02/96......  $ 13,281,000   $ 13,302,505
American Express, 5.32%, 07/05/96......     9,289,000      9,298,625
American Express, 5.39%, 07/12/96......    10,545,000     10,549,747
Exxon Asset Management, 5.30%,
  07/03/96.............................     9,000,000      9,009,287
General Electric Capital, 5.37%,
  07/09/96.............................    10,145,000     10,152,581
General Electric Capital, 5.37%,
  07/11/96.............................    14,097,000     14,105,429
Prudential Funding, 5.25%, 07/01/96....     8,943,000      8,958,678
Prudential Funding, 5.35%, 07/08/96....    11,809,000     11,819,550
Prudential Funding, 5.35%, 07/10/96....    14,000,000     14,008,338
                                                        ------------
TOTAL COMMERCIAL PAPER
  (Cost -- $101,204,740)...............                  101,204,740
                                                        ------------
TOTAL INVESTMENTS -- 101.1%
  (Cost -- $751,540,038)(b)............                  914,827,802
OTHER ASSETS, LESS
  LIABILITIES -- (1.1%)................                  (10,033,340)
                                                        ------------
NET ASSETS -- 100%.....................                 $904,794,462
                                                        ============
ADR  - American Depository Receipt
GDR  - Global Depository Receipt
NV   - Non-voting
ORD  - Ordinary
REGD - Registered
 *  Non-income producing security.
(a) Par Value is denominated in European Currency Units.
(b) Cost is approximately the same for Federal income tax purposes.
OTHER INFORMATION:
At June 30, 1996, net unrealized appreciation based on cost for
financial statement and Federal income tax purposes is as follows:
    Gross unrealized appreciation....................   $191,927,018
    Gross unrealized depreciation....................    (28,639,254)
                                                        ------------
        Net unrealized appreciation..................   $163,287,764
                                                        ============
Purchases and sales of securities other than short-term obligations
aggregated $266,848,890 and $52,156,226, respectively, for the
period ended June 30, 1996.
</TABLE>
 
                      (See Notes to Financial Statements)
<PAGE>   25
 
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
JUNE 30, 1996 (UNAUDITED)
 
<TABLE>
<S>                                                                                                                  <C>
ASSETS
Investments, at value (identified cost -- $751,540,038)............................................................  $914,827,802
Cash...............................................................................................................     1,830,953
Receivables:
  Investments sold.................................................................................................     1,478,277
  Fund shares sold.................................................................................................     3,606,683
  Dividends and interest...........................................................................................     4,027,528
Deferred organization expenses.....................................................................................        53,598
Other assets.......................................................................................................        27,468
                                                                                                                     ------------
  Total assets.....................................................................................................   925,852,309
                                                                                                                     ------------
LIABILITIES
Payables:
  Investments purchased............................................................................................    19,636,896
  Fund shares repurchased..........................................................................................        47,042
  Management fee...................................................................................................       712,891
  12b-1 service and distribution fees..............................................................................       285,291
  Administrative services fee......................................................................................        67,140
  Fund accounting..................................................................................................        13,501
  Transfer agent...................................................................................................        97,068
Other accrued expenses and liabilities.............................................................................       198,018
                                                                                                                     ------------
  Total liabilities................................................................................................    21,057,847
                                                                                                                     ------------
NET ASSETS.........................................................................................................  $904,794,462
                                                                                                                     ============
CLASS A:
Net asset value and redemption price per share ($699,700,203/20,332,247 shares outstanding)........................  $      34.41
                                                                                                                     ============
Maximum offering price per share ($34.41 X 100/94.25)*.............................................................  $      36.51
                                                                                                                     ============
CLASS B:
Net asset value and offering price per share ($168,490,282/4,916,411 shares outstanding)**.........................  $      34.27
                                                                                                                     ============
CLASS C:
Net asset value and offering price per share ($3,620,160/105,661 shares outstanding)**.............................  $      34.26
                                                                                                                     ============
CLASS I:
Net asset value, offering price, and redemption price per share ($32,983,817/957,815 shares outstanding)...........  $      34.44
                                                                                                                     ============
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:
  Capital paid-in..................................................................................................  $724,235,187
  Accumulated net realized gain on investments and foreign currency transactions...................................    10,529,793
  Accumulated undistributed net investment income..................................................................     6,741,718
  Net unrealized appreciation on investments.......................................................................   163,287,764
                                                                                                                     ------------
NET ASSETS.........................................................................................................  $904,794,462
                                                                                                                     ============
</TABLE>
 
 * On sales of more than $50,000 the offering price is reduced.
** Redemption price per share is equal to the net asset value per share less any
   applicable contingent deferred sales charge.
 
                      (See Notes to Financial Statements)
<PAGE>   26
 
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1996 (UNAUDITED)
 
<TABLE>
<S>                                                                                                      <C>          <C>
Investment income
  Dividends (net of $1,101,349 foreign taxes withheld).................................................               $10,520,259
  Interest.............................................................................................                 2,552,504
                                                                                                                      -----------
                                                                                                                       13,072,763
                                                                                                                      -----------
Expenses
  Management fee.......................................................................................  $3,637,838
  Transfer agent.......................................................................................     499,105
  Administrative services fee..........................................................................     354,977
  Custodian fees.......................................................................................     343,443
  Blue Sky fees........................................................................................      27,371
  Auditing and accounting fees.........................................................................      33,108
  Shareholder reports..................................................................................      24,216
  Amortization of organization expenses................................................................      11,550
  Fund accounting......................................................................................      91,959
  Trustees' fees.......................................................................................       1,006
  12b-1 service and distribution fees
    Class A............................................................................................     553,467
    Class B............................................................................................     591,686
    Class C............................................................................................       2,364
  Legal................................................................................................      16,295
  Other................................................................................................     148,483
                                                                                                                      -----------
    Total expenses.....................................................................................                 6,336,868
                                                                                                                      -----------
NET INVESTMENT INCOME..................................................................................                 6,735,895
                                                                                                                      -----------
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN ON INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS
  Net realized gain on investments and foreign currency transactions...................................                10,571,615
  Net unrealized appreciation during the period on investments.........................................                69,823,330
                                                                                                                      -----------
    Net gain on investment transactions................................................................                80,394,945
                                                                                                                      -----------
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS...................................................               $87,130,840
                                                                                                                      ===========
</TABLE>
 
                      (See Notes to Financial Statements)
<PAGE>   27
 
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                      FOR THE SIX      FOR THE
                                                                                                      MONTHS ENDED    YEAR ENDED
                                                                                                        JUNE 30,     DECEMBER 31,
                                                                                                      ------------   ------------
                                                                                                         1996*           1995
                                                                                                      ------------   ------------
<S>                                                                                                   <C>            <C>
INCREASE IN NET ASSETS
Operations:
  Net investment income.............................................................................  $ 6,735,895    $  3,429,650
  Net realized gain on investments and foreign currency transactions................................   10,571,615       1,769,828
  Net unrealized appreciation during the period on investments......................................   69,823,330      44,011,142
                                                                                                      -----------    ------------
    Net increase resulting from operations..........................................................   87,130,840      49,210,620
                                                                                                      -----------    ------------
Class A distributions                                                                                                
  From net investment income........................................................................           --      (3,301,120)
  From net realized gain............................................................................           --      (1,495,008)
  In excess of net realized gain....................................................................           --        (423,723)
                                                                                                      -----------    ------------
    Total distributions to Class A shareholders.....................................................           --      (5,219,851)
                                                                                                      -----------    ------------
Class B distributions                                                                                                
  From net investment income........................................................................           --         (26,475)
  From net realized gain............................................................................           --        (233,428)
  In excess of net realized gain....................................................................           --         (69,587)
                                                                                                      -----------    ------------
    Total distributions to Class B shareholders.....................................................           --        (329,490)
                                                                                                      -----------    ------------
Class I distributions                                                                                                
  From net investment income........................................................................           --        (102,055)
  From net realized gain............................................................................           --         (41,392)
  In excess of net realized gain....................................................................           --         (12,102)
                                                                                                      -----------    ------------
    Total distributions to Class I shareholders.....................................................           --        (155,549)
                                                                                                      -----------    ------------
Fund share transactions (Note 4):                                                                                    
    Class A.........................................................................................  153,417,005     208,491,878
    Class B.........................................................................................   79,570,617      39,727,936
    Class C.........................................................................................    3,509,546              --
    Class I.........................................................................................   17,506,834       7,284,014
                                                                                                      -----------    ------------
    Net increase resulting from Fund share transactions.............................................  254,004,002     255,503,828
                                                                                                      -----------    ------------
TOTAL INCREASE IN NET ASSETS........................................................................  341,134,842     299,009,558
NET ASSETS                                                                                                           
  Beginning of period...............................................................................  563,659,620     264,650,062
                                                                                                      -----------    ------------
  END OF PERIOD.....................................................................................  $904,794,46    $563,659,620
                                                                                                      ===========    ============ 
ACCUMULATED UNDISTRIBUTED NET INVESTMENT INCOME.....................................................  $ 6,741,718    $      5,823
                                                                                                      ===========    ============ 
</TABLE>
 
* Unaudited.
 
                      (See Notes to Financial Statements)
<PAGE>   28
 
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                 FOR THE SIX
                                MONTHS ENDED
           CLASS A                JUNE 30,                                FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,                          
                                -------------       ---------------------------------------------------------------------------    
   SELECTED PER SHARE DATA          1996*             1995             1994             1993             1992            1991      
                                -------------       --------         --------         --------         --------         -------    
<S>                             <C>                 <C>              <C>              <C>              <C>              <C>        
Net asset value, beginning of                                                                                                      
  period......................    $   30.67         $  27.60         $  27.71         $  18.88         $  19.37         $ 16.98    
                                -------------       --------         --------         --------         --------         -------    
  Income from investment                                                                                                           
    operations                                                                                                                     
  Net investment income.......          .29              .25              .07              .12              .27(b)          .26    
  Net gain (loss) on                                                                                                               
    investment transactions                                                                                                        
    (both realized and                                                                                                             
    unrealized)...............         3.45             3.22             1.01             9.01             (.26)           2.61    
                                -------------       --------         --------         --------         --------         -------    
    Total from investment                                                                                                          
      operations..............         3.74             3.47             1.08             9.13              .01            2.87    
                                -------------       --------         --------         --------         --------         -------    
  Less distributions                                                                                                               
  From net investment                                                                                                              
    income....................           --              .25              .07              .08              .27             .26    
  From net realized gain......           --              .12             1.11              .22              .23             .22    
  In excess of net realized                                                                                                        
    gain......................           --              .03               --               --               --              --    
  From capital paid-in........           --               --              .01               --               --              --    
                                -------------       --------         --------         --------         --------         -------    
    Total distributions.......           --              .40             1.19              .30              .50             .48    
                                -------------       --------         --------         --------         --------         -------    
Net asset value, end of                                                                                                            
  period......................    $   34.41         $  30.67         $  27.60         $  27.71         $  18.88         $ 19.37    
                                ===============     ========         ========         ========         ========         =======    
Total return(%)...............        12.19(d)         12.65(c)          3.92(c)         48.37(c)           .07(c)        16.93(c  )
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA                                                                                                       
Net assets, end of period (in                                                                                                      
  thousands)..................    $ 699,700         $475,989         $229,586         $172,539         $109,637         $97,486    
Ratio of expenses to average                                                                                                       
  net assets(%)...............         1.61(f)          1.52             1.58             1.61             1.71(e)         1.64    
Ratio of net investment income                                                                                                     
  to average net assets(%)....         1.98(f)           .97              .30              .56             1.36(b)         1.50    
Portfolio turnover rate(%)....           16(f)             6                7               19               20              27    
Average commission rate(g)....    $   .0056              N/A              N/A              N/A              N/A             N/A    
</TABLE>
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                                   FOR THE PERIOD
                                                                                                                    OCTOBER 23,
                                                                                                                        1993
                                                                  FOR THE SIX                                      (COMMENCEMENT)
                                                                 MONTHS ENDED          FOR THE YEAR ENDED           TO DECEMBER
                            CLASS B                                JUNE 30,               DECEMBER 31,                  31,
                                                                 -------------       -----------------------       --------------
                    SELECTED PER SHARE DATA                          1996*             1995           1994              1993
                                                                 -------------       --------       --------       --------------
<S>                                                              <C>                 <C>            <C>            <C>
Net asset value, beginning of period...........................    $   30.67         $  27.60       $  27.71          $  25.86
                                                                 -------------       --------       --------       --------------
  Income from investment operations
  Net investment income (loss).................................          .14              .01           (.10)             (.01)
  Net gain on investment transactions (both realized and
    unrealized)................................................         3.46             3.20            .91              2.12
                                                                 -------------       --------       --------       --------------
    Total from investment operations...........................         3.60             3.21            .81              2.11
                                                                 -------------       --------       --------       --------------
  Less distributions
  From net investment income...................................           --              .01             --               .04
  From net realized gain.......................................           --              .10            .90               .22
  In excess of net realized gain...............................           --              .03             --                --
  From capital paid-in.........................................           --               --            .02                --
                                                                 -------------       --------       --------       --------------
    Total distributions........................................           --              .14            .92               .26
                                                                 -------------       --------       --------       --------------
Net asset value, end of period.................................    $   34.27         $  30.67       $  27.60          $  27.71
                                                                 ===============     ========       ========       ==============
Total return(%)................................................        11.74(d)         11.62(c)        2.96(c)           7.65(d)
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Net assets, end of period (in thousands).......................    $ 168,490         $ 74,650       $ 30,143          $  2,846
Ratio of expenses to average net assets(%).....................         2.43(f)          2.44           2.50              2.59(f)
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets(%)........         1.16(f)           .05           (.62)             (.42)(f)
Portfolio turnover rate(%).....................................           16(f)             6              7                19
Average commission rate(g).....................................    $   .0056              N/A            N/A               N/A
</TABLE>
 
                      (See Notes to Financial Statements)
<PAGE>   29
 
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (CONTINUED)
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                                   FOR THE PERIOD
                                                                                                                   APRIL 30, 1996
                                                                                                                   (COMMENCEMENT)
                                                     CLASS C                                                        TO JUNE 30,
                                                                                                                   --------------
                                             SELECTED PER SHARE DATA                                                   1996*
                                                                                                                   --------------
<S>                                                                                                                <C>
Net asset value, beginning of period.............................................................................      $32.68
                                                                                                                       ------
  Income from investment operations
  Net investment income..........................................................................................         .03
  Net gain on investment transactions (both realized and unrealized).............................................        1.55
                                                                                                                       ------
    Total from investment operations.............................................................................        1.58
                                                                                                                       ------
Net asset value, end of period...................................................................................      $34.26
                                                                                                                   =============
Total return(%)..................................................................................................        4.83(d)
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Net assets, end of period (in thousands).........................................................................      $3,620
Ratio of expenses to average net assets(%).......................................................................        2.43(f)
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets(%)..........................................................        1.16(f)
Portfolio turnover rate(%).......................................................................................          16(f)
Average commission rate(g).......................................................................................      $.0056
</TABLE>
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                                 FOR THE PERIOD
                                                                                                                   OCTOBER 6,
                                                                                                 FOR THE              1994
                                                                             FOR THE SIX        YEAR ENDED       (COMMENCEMENT)
                                                                            MONTHS ENDED         DECEMBER         TO DECEMBER
                                 CLASS I                                      JUNE 30,             31,                31,
                                                                            -------------       ----------       --------------
                         SELECTED PER SHARE DATA                                1996*              1995               1994
                                                                            -------------       ----------       --------------
<S>                                                                         <C>                 <C>              <C>
Net asset value, beginning of period......................................     $ 30.67           $  27.60            $29.06
                                                                            -------------       ----------           ------
  Income (loss) from investment operations
  Net investment income...................................................         .32                .30               .03
  Net gain (loss) on investment transactions (both realized and
    unrealized)...........................................................        3.45               3.22              (.49)
                                                                            -------------       ----------           ------
    Total from investment operations......................................        3.77               3.52              (.46)
                                                                            -------------       ----------           ------
  Less distributions
  From net investment income..............................................          --                .30               .03
  From net realized gain..................................................          --                .12               .92
  In excess of net realized gain..........................................          --                .03                --
  From capital paid-in....................................................          --                 --               .05
                                                                            -------------       ----------           ------
    Total distributions...................................................          --                .45              1.00
                                                                            -------------       ----------           ------
Net asset value, end of period............................................     $ 34.44           $  30.67            $27.60
                                                                            ===============     ============     ================
Total return(%)...........................................................       12.29(d)           12.85(c)          (1.64)(d)
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)..................................     $32,984           $ 13,020            $4,921
Ratio of expenses to average net assets(%)................................        1.34(f)            1.35              1.41(f)
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets(%)...................        2.25(f)            1.14               .47(f)
Portfolio turnover rate(%)................................................          16(f)               6                 7
Average commission rate (g)...............................................     $ .0056                N/A               N/A

(a)      Effective April 1, 1993, the subadviser is Northern Cross Investments Limited. The previous subadviser was Boston Overseas
         Investors Inc. from July 1, 1990 through March 31, 1993.
 
(b)      Net investment income is net of expenses reimbursed by manager.
 
(c)      Total return does not reflect a sales charge.
 
(d)      Total return represents aggregate total return and does not reflect a sales charge.
 
(e)      The ratio of expenses to average net assets is net of expenses reimbursed by manager. Without the 
         expense reimbursement the ratio of expenses to average net assets would have been 1.80%.
 
(f)      Annualized.
 
(g)      For fiscal years beginning on or after September 1, 1995, a fund is required to disclose its 
         average commission rate per share for security trades on which commissions are charged. This amount may 
         vary from period to period and fund to fund depending on the mix of trades executed in various markets
         where trading practices and commission rate structures may differ.
 
 *       Unaudited.
 
</TABLE>
 
                      (See Notes to Financial Statements)
<PAGE>   30
 
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
 
    Ivy International Fund (the Fund) is a series of shares of Ivy Fund. The
shares of beneficial interest are assigned no par value and an unlimited number
of shares of Class A, Class B, Class C and Class I are authorized. Ivy Fund was
organized as a Massachusetts business trust under a Declaration of Trust dated
December 21, 1983 and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as
amended, as a diversified, open-end management investment company.
 
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
 
    Following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently
followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. The
policies are in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
Preparation of the financial statements includes the use of management
estimates. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
 
    SECURITY VALUATION -- Securities for which market quotations are readily
available are valued at market. Short-term obligations and commercial paper are
valued at amortized cost, which approximates market. Debt securities (other than
commercial paper and other short-term obligations) are valued on the basis of
valuations furnished by a pricing service authorized by the Board of Trustees
(the Board), which determines valuations based upon market transactions for
normal, institutional-size trading units of such securities. For valuation
purposes, quotations of foreign securities in foreign currencies are translated
into U.S. dollar equivalents using the foreign exchange quotation in effect. All
other securities are valued at their fair value as determined in good faith by
the Valuation Committee of the Board; as of June 30, 1996, there were no such
securities.
 
    SECURITY TRANSACTIONS AND INVESTMENT INCOME -- Security transactions are
accounted for on the trade date. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend
date, and interest income is accrued on a daily basis. Realized gains and losses
from security transactions are calculated on an identified cost basis.
 
    FEDERAL INCOME TAXES -- The Fund intends to qualify for tax treatment
applicable to regulated investment companies under the Internal Revenue Code, as
amended, and distribute all of its taxable income to its shareholders.
Therefore, no provision has been recorded for Federal income or excise taxes.
 
    DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS -- Distributions from net investment income
and net realized capital gains, if any, are declared in December. An additional
distribution may be declared if necessary to avoid the payment of a four percent
Federal excise tax.
 
    On January 1, 1996, under a Plan pursuant to Rule 18f-3 under the Investment
Company Act of 1940, approved by the Fund's Board December 2, 1995, the Fund
discontinued its practice of declaring daily a dividend to Class A and Class I
shares at the rate per share of the excess expenses of Class B shares over Class
A and Class I shares.
 
    FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATIONS -- Foreign currency transactions from foreign
investment activity are translated into U.S. dollars on the following basis: (i)
market value of securities, and dividends and interest receivable are translated
at the closing daily rate of exchange; and, (ii) purchases and sales of
investment securities are translated at the rate at which related foreign
contracts are obtained or at the exchange rate prevailing on the date of the
transaction. The Fund does not isolate that portion of net gain or loss on
investments which is due to changes in foreign exchange rates from that which is
due to changes in market prices of securities held. Such fluctuations are
included with net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments. Exchange
gains or losses from currency translation of other assets and liabilities, if
significant, are reported as a separate component of Net realized and unrealized
gain (loss) on investment transactions.
 
    Section 988 of the Internal Revenue Code provides that gains and losses on
certain transactions attributable to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange
rates must be treated as ordinary income or loss. Accordingly, distributions for
financial statement purposes may differ from the characterization of such
distributions determined on a Federal income tax basis.
 
    DEFERRED ORGANIZATION EXPENSES -- Expenses incurred by the Fund in
connection with issuing Class B and Class I shares have been deferred and are
being amortized on a straight-line basis over a five year period.
 
    RECLASSIFICATIONS -- The timing and characterization of certain income and
net capital gain distributions are determined annually in accordance with
Federal tax regulations which may differ from generally accepted accounting
principles. These differences primarily relate to investments in foreign
denominated securities, passive foreign investment companies, and certain
securities sold at a loss. As a result, Net investment income (loss) and Net
realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions for a
reporting period may differ significantly in amount and character from
distributions during such period. Accordingly, the Fund may periodically make
reclassifications among certain of its capital accounts without impacting the
net asset value of the Fund.
 
2. RELATED PARTIES
 
    Ivy Management, Inc. (IMI) is the Manager and Investment Adviser of the
Fund. For its services, IMI receives a fee monthly at the annual rate of 1.00%
of the Fund's average net assets. Northern Cross Investments Limited is the
subadviser of the Fund. IMI, not the Fund, is obligated to compensate the
subadviser.
 
    If the Fund's total expenses in any fiscal year (excluding interest, taxes,
brokerage commissions, extraordinary expenses and other expenses subject to
approval by state securities administrators) exceed limits applicable under
state securities laws, IMI will bear the excess expenses. In addition, IMI may
voluntarily reimburse the Fund's expenses.
 
    Mackenzie Investment Management Inc. (MIMI), of which IMI is a wholly owned
subsidiary, provides certain administrative, accounting and pricing services for
the Fund. As compensation for those services, the Fund pays MIMI fees plus
certain out-of-pocket expenses. Such fees are reflected as Administrative
services fee and Fund accounting in the Statement of Operations.
 
    Ivy Mackenzie Distributors, Inc. (IMDI), a wholly owned subsidiary of MIMI,
is the underwriter and distributor of the Fund's shares, and as such, purchases
shares from the Fund at net asset value to settle orders from investment
dealers. For the six months ended June 30, 1996, the net amount of underwriting
discount retained by IMDI was $179,760.
 
    Under Service and Distribution Plans, the Fund reimburses IMDI for service
fee payments made to brokers at an annual rate not to exceed .25% of its average
net asset value of shares issued after December 31, 1991. Class B and Class C
shares are also subject to an ongoing distribution fee at an annual rate of .75%
of the average net asset value attributable to Class B and Class C shares. IMDI
may use such distribution fee for purposes of advertising and marketing shares
of the Fund. Such fees are reflected as 12b-1 service and distribution fees in
the Statement of Operations.
 
    Ivy Mackenzie Services Corp. (IMSC), a wholly owned subsidiary of MIMI, is
the transfer and shareholder servicing agent for the Fund. The Fund pays a
monthly fee and certain out-of-pocket expenses. Such fees and expenses are
reflected as Transfer agent in the Statement of Operations.
 
3. BOARD'S COMPENSATION
 
    Trustees who are not affiliated with IMI or MIMI receive compensation from
the Fund, which is reflected as Trustees' fees in the Statement of Operations.
<PAGE>   31
 
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED)
 
4. FUND SHARE TRANSACTIONS
 
    Fund share transactions for Class A, Class B, Class C and Class I were as
follows:
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                               SIX MONTHS ENDED               YEAR ENDED
                                 JUNE 30, 1996             DECEMBER 31, 1995
                           -------------------------   -------------------------
         CLASS A             SHARES        AMOUNT        SHARES        AMOUNT
- -------------------------  ----------   ------------   ----------   ------------
<S>                        <C>          <C>            <C>          <C>
Sold.....................   7,179,250   $229,875,405    9,867,336   $284,977,224
Issued on reinvestment of
 distributions...........          --             --      158,854      4,677,883
Repurchased..............  (2,366,436)   (76,458,400)  (2,826,332)   (81,163,229)
                           ----------   ------------   ----------   ------------
Net increase.............   4,812,814   $153,417,005    7,199,858   $208,491,878
                           ============ ============== ============ ==============
</TABLE>
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                               SIX MONTHS ENDED               YEAR ENDED
                                 JUNE 30, 1996             DECEMBER 31, 1995
                           -------------------------   -------------------------
         CLASS B             SHARES        AMOUNT        SHARES        AMOUNT
- -------------------------  ----------   ------------   ----------   ------------
<S>                        <C>          <C>            <C>          <C>
Sold.....................   2,680,998   $ 85,849,765    1,620,201   $ 47,706,315
Issued on reinvestment of
 distributions...........          --             --        9,355        286,570
Repurchased..............    (198,359)    (6,279,148)    (288,093)    (8,264,949)
                           ----------   ------------   ----------   ------------
Net increase.............   2,482,639   $ 79,570,617    1,341,463   $ 39,727,936
                           ============ ============== ============ ==============
</TABLE>
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                              FROM APRIL 30, 1996
                                (COMMENCEMENT)
                               TO JUNE 30, 1996
                           -------------------------
         CLASS C             SHARES        AMOUNT
- -------------------------  ----------   ------------
<S>                        <C>          <C>            
Sold.....................     107,245   $  3,562,694
Repurchased..............      (1,584)       (53,148)
                           ----------   ------------
Net increase.............     105,661   $  3,509,546
                           ============ ==============
</TABLE>
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                               SIX MONTHS ENDED               YEAR ENDED
                                 JUNE 30, 1996             DECEMBER 31, 1995
                           -------------------------   -------------------------
         CLASS I             SHARES        AMOUNT        SHARES        AMOUNT
- -------------------------  ----------   ------------   ----------   ------------
<S>                        <C>          <C>            <C>          <C>
Sold.....................     571,605   $ 18,700,235      254,153   $  7,521,113
Issued on reinvestment of
 distributions...........          --             --        3,993        119,081
Repurchased..............     (38,295)    (1,193,401)     (11,973)      (356,180)
                           ----------   ------------   ----------   ------------
Net increase.............     533,310   $ 17,506,834      246,173   $  7,284,014
                           ============ ============== ============ ==============
</TABLE>
 
IIF-3-896
<PAGE>   32

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                                      IVY FUNDS
<S>                             <C>                    <C>                        <C>                    <C>
JUNE 30, 1996

IVY                             MARKET COMMENTARY:
EMERGING 
GROWTH                                 Despite recent pullbacks in the emerging      there is no way to know how the current  
FUND                            growth sector of the US market, we continue          correction will compare in terms of          
                                to believe that investors with a longer term         either duration or severity.  A number of
                                time horizon should consider investing in this       individual stocks have pulled back as much as
                                sector of the equity market.  Unpleasant             35-40% from their highs creating some       
- -------------------             though they may be, these occasional air             attractive buying opportunities.             
SEMI-ANNUAL                     pockets can't be avoided.  We believe they're               During the first half of this year     
REPORT                          simply an inherent part of emerging growth           Morningstar, the independent mutual fund 
- -------------------             investing.  But for the risk-tolerant investor       rating organization, awarded Ivy Emerging     
Ivy Management, Inc.            this volatility often represents opportunity.        Growth Fund five stars, its highest rating*.
Via Mizner Financial                      This pullback, which began in June,        And on July 22 Barron's named James 
Plaza                           continued into July and was particularly             Broadfoot the Fund's portfolio manager, to 
700 South Federal Hwy.          severe in the technology sector.  Technology         its list of the top ten of all mutual fund
Roca Baton, FL  33432           stocks represent the largest component of the        managers**.  We are pleased to have received
1-800-456-5111                  Ivy Emerging Growth Fund.  The sell-off              this recognition.
                                started as investors became concerned about                 We encourage investors with a long-term
                                an inventory reduction on the part of manu-          horizon to take advantage of the window of
                                facturers of personal computers and a result-        opportunity that results from market pull-
                                ant drop in demand for integrated circuits.          backs in the emerging growth sector.
                                Additionally, Motorola experienced weakness         
                                in its cellular phone business, and Hewlett-         IVY MANAGEMENT, INC.                        
                                Packard noted a slowing in its order rate.                  *As of June 30, 1996, the Ivy Emerging
                                (The Ivy Emerging Growth Fund is not                 Growth Fund earned a five-star rating for its
                                invested in either of these companies.)              three-year and overall performance.  For one
                                Besides these concerns, investors feared that        year, the Fund is rated four stars.
                                the threat of inflationary pressures would           Morningstar proprietary ratings reflect risk-
                                prompt the Federal Reserve Board to tighten          adjusted performance through June 30, 1996. 
                                monetary policy before year end.  And finally,       The ratings are subject to change every month
                                the flow of new money into mutual funds              and past performance is no guarantee of
                                began to slow.  This combination of factors          future results.  Morningstar ratings are
                                created downward pressure on stock prices.           calculated from the funds three-year return,
                                We believe, however, fundamentals of our             with fee adjustments, in excess of 90-day
                                portfolio companies remain strong.                   Treasury bill returns.  The one-year rating is
                                      Prior to this year, the Fund's last signifi-   calculated using the same methodology but is
                                cant correction was during the Spring of 1994,       not a component of the overall rating.  The
                                when the Federal Reserve embarked on a series        one-year rating is out of 2,882 equity funds
                                of short-term rate hikes.  From late March           and the three-year rating is out of 1,583
                                through June of that year we had a peak-to-          funds.  Of the funds in a category, 10% receive
                                trough pullback of about 20%.  Of course,            five stars.
                                                                                            **The Barron's ranking is based upon
                                                                                     various criteria as determined by Barron's.
                                 
                                ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

                                  BOARD OF TRUSTEES            OFFICERS           TRANSFER AGENT                  MANAGER
                                John S. Anderegg, Jr.     Michael G. Landry,      Ivy Mackenzie            Ivy Management, Inc. 
                                   Paul H. Broyhill           President           Services Corp.               Boca Raton, FL
                                   Stanley Channick       Keith J. Carlson,       P.O. Box 3022            
                                  Frank W. DeFriece, Jr.   Vice President         Boca Raton, FL                DISTRIBUTOR        
                                    Roy J. Glauber       James W. Broadfoot,        33431-0922                 Ivy Mackenzie       
                                  Michael G. Landry        Vice President         1-800-777-6472             Distributors, Inc.    
                                  Michael R. Peers       C. William Ferris,                              Via Mizner Financial Plaza
                                 Joseph G. Rosenthal    Secretary/Treasurer          AUDITORS            700 South Federal Highway 
                                  Richard Silverman      Michael R. Peers,   Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P.       Boca Raton, FL 33432   
                                   J. Brendan Swan            Chairman         Fort Lauderdale, FL                                 
                                                                            
                                    LEGAL COUNSEL           CUSTODIAN                                         [LOGO IVY MACKENZIE]
                                    Dechert Price         Brown Brothers    
                                       & Rhoads           Harriman & Co.   
                                      Boston, MA            Boston, MA     
</TABLE>




<PAGE>   33
 
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS
JUNE 30, 1996 (UNAUDITED)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
          COMMON STOCKS -- 86.1%              SHARES        VALUE
<S>                                         <C>          <C>
BIOTECHNOLOGY -- 4.4%
Affymetrix, Inc.*.........................       4,300   $    65,575
Aksys, Ltd.*..............................      12,500       190,625
Arterial Vascular Engineering, Inc.*......       2,400        87,000
Autoimmune Inc.*..........................      18,300       171,563
Biofield Corporation......................      13,200       179,850
Biopsys Medical, Inc.*....................      13,000       260,000
CardioGenesis Corporation*................         500         6,750
Cardiovascular Dynamics...................      24,300       297,675
Connective Therapeutics, Inc.*............      12,000       120,000
Cytec Corporation*........................       9,600       248,400
Digene Corporation*.......................      23,400       187,200
Liposome Company Inc.*....................      94,200     1,766,250
Neurex Corporation*.......................      20,000       437,500
                                                         -----------
                                                           4,018,388
                                                         -----------
BUSINESS & FINANCIAL SERVICES -- 10.7%
Amerin Corporation*.......................      26,500       708,875
Applied Graphics Technologies, Inc.*......      25,000       396,875
BISYS Group, Inc.*........................      10,888       411,022
CFI Proservices Inc.*.....................      12,000       300,000
Capital One Financial Corporation.........      10,500       299,250
Capmac Holdings*..........................       8,900       253,650
Cohr, Inc.*...............................      12,000       285,000
Copart, Inc.*.............................       4,700        77,550
Corrections Corp. of America*.............       1,600       112,000
Cotelligent Group, Inc.*..................      19,600       338,100
Credit Acceptance Corp.*..................      10,800       226,800
Daisytek International Corporation*.......      13,100       550,200
Desktop Data, Inc.*.......................       6,600       219,450
Employee Solutions, Inc.*.................      10,000       311,250
Fair Issac and Company Inc................      10,900       472,787
Gartner Group, Inc. -- Class A*...........       8,100       297,675
Green Tree Financial Corp.................      21,200       665,150
ICT Group, Inc.*..........................       1,100        21,175
Individual, Inc.*.........................      10,400       171,600
Investment Technology Group, Inc.*........      28,000       378,000
Litchfield Financial Corp.................      36,883       516,362
MS Financial, Inc.*.......................      20,100       125,625
Medaphis Corp.*...........................      10,000       397,500
Meta Group, Inc.*.........................      10,600       259,700
Ovid Technologies, Inc....................      20,800       227,500
Oxford Resources Corp. Class A*...........       7,200       167,400
PMT Services, Inc.*.......................       6,150       176,043
Profit Recovery Group International, Inc.
  (The)*..................................       9,800       198,450
Quickresponse Services Inc.*..............      20,500       589,375
RAC Financial Group, Inc.*................      12,000       343,500
SPS Transaction Services Corp.*...........       7,900       142,200
                                                         -----------
                                                           9,640,064
                                                         -----------
COMPUTER SOFTWARE -- 15.0%
America Online, Inc.*.....................       8,400       367,500
Applix, Inc.*.............................      13,500       388,125
Business Objects S.A. ADR*(a).............       5,200       209,300
CBT Group PLC ADR*........................      10,400       481,000
Carnegie Group, Inc.*.....................      31,000       271,250
Casino Data Systems*......................      32,600       493,075
Checkfee Corporation*.....................      20,300       403,463
Davidson and Associates, Inc.*............       3,600       108,000
Dendrite International, Inc.*.............      25,000       862,500
Eagle Point Software Corporation*.........      16,000       112,000
Expert Software, Inc.*....................      19,900       156,713
Forte Software, Inc.*.....................       3,300       172,425
GT Interactive Software Corp.*............      21,600       361,800
Indus Group, Inc.*........................      19,600       396,900
Inference Corporation*....................      19,500       468,000
Informix Corp.*...........................       4,500       101,250
JDA Software Group, Inc.*.................      17,300       356,813
Macromedia Inc.*..........................      11,200   $   245,000
 
<CAPTION>
              COMMON STOCKS                   SHARES        VALUE
<S>                                         <C>          <C>
McAfee Associates, Inc.*..................      10,750       526,750
MySoftware Company*.......................      24,900       157,181
Novadigm, Inc.*...........................      22,500       337,500
Peoplesoft, Inc.*.........................       5,500       391,875
Planning Sciences International PLC*......       9,200       207,000
PowerCerv Corporation*....................      26,900       329,525
Premenos Technology Corporation*..........      16,200       295,650
Project Software & Development, Inc.*.....      10,050       471,094
Rational Software Corporation*............       4,700       252,625
Red Brick Systems, Inc.*..................       5,300       194,775
Remedy Corporation*.......................       3,200       233,600
Renaissance Solutions, Inc.*..............      10,200       289,425
SPSS, Inc.*...............................      10,800       270,000
SQA, Inc.*................................       5,300       148,400
Saville Systems Ireland ADR*..............      12,300       339,788
Security Dynamics Technologies, Inc.*.....       2,600       213,850
Segue Software*...........................      10,100       300,475
Sierra On-Line, Inc.*.....................       6,100       267,637
Softkey International, Inc.*..............       9,300       177,863
Softquad International, Inc.*.............      27,600       153,094
Systemsoft Corporation*...................      14,900       698,437
ULTRADATA Corporation*....................       6,400        49,600
Veritas Software Corp.*...................      16,800       722,400
Viasoft, Inc.*............................       8,900       572,937
                                                         -----------
                                                          13,556,595
                                                         -----------
CONSUMER PRODUCTS & SERVICES -- 5.1%
Blyth Industries, Inc.*...................       6,000       272,250
CHS Electronics, Inc.*....................      12,200       164,700
Central European Media Enterprises
  Ltd.*(a)................................      14,700       367,500
Childtime Learning Centers*...............       6,200        66,650
Comcast UK Cable Partners Ltd.*...........      29,000       369,750
Cuc International, Inc.*..................      11,900       426,913
Extended Stay America, Inc.*..............      13,200       415,800
Heartland Wireless Communications, Inc.*..      23,100       548,625
Northland Cranberries, Inc. -- Class A....      14,400       432,000
Planet Hollywood International, Inc.*.....       2,600        69,875
Premier Parks, Inc.*......................      17,900       389,325
Scandinavian Broadcasting System*.........       6,600       161,700
Suburban Lodges of America, Inc.*.........       3,900        90,187
Sunrise Assisted Living, Inc.*............       5,200       124,800
TRM Copy Centers Corp.*...................      24,900       277,013
U.S. Satellite Broadcasting Company,
  Inc.*...................................      11,000       415,250
                                                         -----------
                                                           4,592,338
                                                         -----------
HEALTHCARE -- 16.7%
American Medical Response*................       9,300       327,825
American Oncology Resources, Inc.*........      12,400       269,700
Cardiometrics, Inc.*......................      17,200       111,800
CardioThoracic Systems, Inc.*.............       7,200        95,400
Coherent, Inc.*...........................       6,700       348,400
Compdent Corporation*.....................       6,300       292,163
EP Medsystems Inc.*.......................      40,500       222,750
Endosonics Corporation*...................       7,200       128,700
Endovascular Technologies, Inc.*..........      16,800       184,800
Express Scripts, Inc. -- Class A*.........      10,800       496,800
FemRx, Inc.*..............................      18,200       196,787
First Commonwealth*.......................       9,200       256,450
General Surgical Innovations, Inc.*.......       3,900        59,475
Gliatech, Inc.*...........................      22,200       233,100
Health Management Associates, Inc.*.......      12,000       243,000
Health Systems Design Corp.*..............      17,600       259,600
Healthsource, Inc.*.......................      18,100       316,750
Heartstream, Inc.*........................      14,400       198,000
HemaSure, Inc.*...........................      27,200       380,800
Home Health Corporation of America*.......      19,300       261,756
Horizon Mental Health Management, Inc.*...      27,300       778,050
</TABLE>
 
                      (See Notes to Financial Statements)
<PAGE>   34
 
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 1996 (UNAUDITED)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
              COMMON STOCKS                   SHARES        VALUE
<S>                                         <C>          <C>
ICU Medical, Inc.*........................      24,600   $   338,250
Intelligent Medical Imaging, Inc.*........      19,700       290,575
Mecon, Inc.*..............................      11,700       264,713
Medpartners/Mullikin, Inc.*...............       9,700       202,487
Molecular Devices Corporation*............      42,300       375,413
NCS Healthcare Inc. -- Class A*...........       8,600       260,150
Norland Medical Systems, Inc.*............      18,900       373,275
Omnicare, Inc.............................       6,400       169,600
Orthodontic Centers of America, Inc.*.....      26,500       702,250
OrthoLogic Corp.*.........................      18,000       229,500
PhyCor, Inc.*.............................       6,150       233,700
Physician Reliance Network, Inc.*.........       8,600       191,350
Physician Support Systems, Inc.*..........      17,300       393,575
Physicians Resource Group, Inc.*..........       6,000       200,250
Renal Treatment Centers Inc.*.............      28,500       819,375
Rural Metro Corp.*........................       7,300       250,025
Serologicals Corporation*.................      27,400       726,100
Spine-Tech, Inc.*.........................       6,100       176,900
Sunquest Information Systems, Inc.*.......      13,000       195,000
Total Renal Care Holdings, Inc.*..........      13,600       574,600
United Dental Care, Inc.*.................       7,500       316,875
UroCor, Inc.*.............................       5,100        62,475
Uromed Corporation*.......................      54,000       729,000
Vencor, Inc.*.............................      11,200       336,000
VidaMed, Inc.*............................      28,600       364,650
Vivus, Inc.*..............................      18,700       612,425
                                                         -----------
                                                          15,050,619
                                                         -----------
MISCELLANEOUS -- 1.5%
Railtex Inc.*.............................      19,800       499,950
United Waste Systems, Inc.*...............      20,800       670,800
Wisconsin Central Transportation Corp.*...       5,400       175,500
                                                         -----------
                                                           1,346,250
                                                         -----------
NETWORK & TELECOMMUNICATION
  EQUIPMENT -- 8.5%
3Com Corporation*.........................       7,300       333,975
ACT Networks, Inc.*.......................       9,000       290,250
Ascend Communications, Inc.*..............       8,500       478,125
Boca Research, Inc.*......................      21,400       390,550
Cabletron Systems Inc.*...................       4,600       315,100
California Amplifier, Inc.*...............      16,400       377,200
Cascade Communications Corp.*.............       5,400       367,875
DSP Communications, Inc.*.................      10,700       549,713
Digital Microwave Corporation*............      22,800       379,050
Farallon Communications*..................       4,000        59,000
Fore Systems, Inc.*.......................       9,400       339,575
Harmonic Lightwaves, Inc.*................      17,800       400,500
Madge N.V.*...............................       9,800       142,100
Netstar, Inc.*............................       9,600       188,400
P-COM, Inc................................      12,500       393,750
Pairgain Technologies, Inc.*..............       7,200       446,400
QUALCOMM, Inc.*...........................      11,100       589,687
Stratacom, Inc.*..........................      10,100       568,125
U.S. Robotics, Inc........................       3,600       307,800
VideoServer, Inc.*........................      14,800       577,200
Xylan Corporation*........................       4,800       223,500
                                                         -----------
                                                           7,717,875
                                                         -----------
PHARMACEUTICALS -- 6.0%
Anesta Corp...............................      23,600       289,100
Biochem Pharma, Inc.*.....................      13,700       513,750
Cephalon, Inc.*...........................      10,000       197,500
 
<CAPTION>
              COMMON STOCKS                   SHARES        VALUE
<S>                                         <C>          <C>
Chronimed, Inc.*..........................      21,000   $   385,875
Cima Labs Inc.*...........................      18,000       135,000
Depotech Corp.*...........................       7,000       176,750
Dura Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*...............       8,200       459,200
Elan Corp. PLC*...........................       4,800       274,200
Ergo Science Corporation*.................       7,500       139,688
Ethical Holdings Ltd -- ADR*(a)...........      18,500       180,375
Geltex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*.............      14,800       281,200
Genzyme Corporation*......................       3,700       185,925
NABI, Inc.*...............................      26,630       252,985
NeoRx Corporation*........................      38,300       220,225
NeoRx Corporation Units*..................      23,000        37,375
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.*.............       6,500        56,063
Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*..............       2,600        41,600
Penederm Inc.*............................      28,800       489,600
Sepracor, Inc.*...........................      27,200       408,000
Sonus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*..............      24,500       477,750
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc.*..............       6,700       206,025
                                                         -----------
                                                           5,408,186
                                                         -----------
RESTAURANTS -- 1.4%
Apple South, Inc..........................       9,900       264,825
Boston Chicken, Inc.*.....................       5,800       188,500
Daka International Inc.*..................      21,500       499,875
Outback Steakhouse, Inc.*.................       9,000       310,359
                                                         -----------
                                                           1,263,559
                                                         -----------
RETAIL -- 5.5%
Baby Superstore, Inc.*....................       7,200       118,800
Barnes & Noble, Inc.*.....................       9,500       339,625
CompUSA, Inc.*............................      10,600       361,725
Corporate Express, Inc.*..................      16,060       642,400
Garden Botanika, Inc.*....................      10,000       220,000
General Nutrition Companies, Inc.*........      20,700       362,250
Just for Feet, Inc.*......................       8,700       462,187
K & G Men's Center, Inc.*.................      13,900       291,900
Micro Warehouse Inc.*.....................       5,800       115,275
Moovies, Inc.*............................      12,400        97,650
OfficeMax, Inc.*..........................      19,300       460,787
PetsMart Inc.*............................       7,850       374,837
Sports Authority, Inc. (The)*.............      10,700       350,425
Sunglass Hut International*...............       9,400       228,537
West Marine Inc.*.........................       8,100       579,150
                                                         -----------
                                                           5,005,548
                                                         -----------
SEMICONDUCTERS & EQUIPMENT -- 3.3%
Altera Corporation*.......................       3,800       144,400
ANADIGICS, Inc.*..........................       3,900       113,587
Analog Devices*...........................      16,200       413,100
Atmel Corporation*........................      10,200       307,275
Benchmarq Microelectronics, Inc.*.........      16,500       148,500
Elantec Semiconductor, Inc.*..............      11,500       103,500
GaSonics International Corporation*.......       9,600       100,800
Integrated Process Equipment Corp.*.......      10,000       207,500
MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc.*..........      16,500       643,500
Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.*..........       7,200       196,650
Opal, Inc.*...............................       8,800       112,200
Pri Automation, Inc.*.....................       4,800       146,400
Semtech Corporation*......................       9,300        83,700
Ultratech Stepper, Inc.*..................      14,300       268,125
                                                         -----------
                                                           2,989,237
                                                         -----------
</TABLE>
 
                      (See Notes to Financial Statements)
<PAGE>   35
 
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 1996 (UNAUDITED)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                   COMMON STOCKS                       SHARES        VALUE
<S>                                                      <C>      <C>
TECHNOLOGY -- 3.7%
Cerion Technologies, Inc.*.........................       9,100   $    88,725
Conductus, Inc.*...................................      22,900       243,313
Gemstar International Group Ltd.*..................       9,900       297,000
IKOS Systems, Inc.*................................      31,200       659,100
Komag, Inc.*.......................................       8,200       216,275
Periphonics Corp.*.................................       5,100       173,400
RadiSys Corporation*...............................      20,200       686,800
Synopsys, Inc.*....................................      14,000       556,500
Trident International, Inc.*.......................      10,800       234,900
Truevision, Inc.*..................................      28,800       216,000
                                                                  -----------
                                                                    3,372,013
                                                                  -----------
TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES -- 4.3%
American Portable Telecom, Inc.*...................      32,000       344,000
Arch Communications Group, Inc.*...................      16,800       310,800
Cellularvision USA, Inc.*..........................      20,900       329,175
Glenayre Technologies, Inc.*.......................       7,250       362,500
Omnipoint Corporation*.............................       7,200       187,650
Paging Network, Inc.*..............................      24,300       583,200
ProNet, Inc.*......................................      23,700       287,363
Transaction Network Services, Inc.*................      27,000       580,500
U.S. Order, Inc.*..................................       3,500        53,375
Western Wireless Corp.*............................      17,200       367,650
WinStar Communications, Inc.*......................      19,000       473,812
                                                                  -----------
                                                                    3,880,025
                                                                  -----------
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
 (Cost -- $63,196,225).............................                77,840,697
                                                                  -----------
CONVERTIBLE BOND -- 0.5%                              PRINCIPAL
- ---------------------------------------------------  ----------
Boston Chicken Inc., 0.00%, 06/01/15
 (Cost -- $270,777)................................  $1,300,000       414,375
                                                                  -----------
 
<CAPTION>
                                                       NUMBER OF
           PURCHASED PUT OPTIONS -- 0.5%               CONTRACTS       VALUE
<S>                                                       <C>     <C>
Russell 2000 Index Put, 07/29/96 @ 328.50..........       1,099   $   128,571
Russell 2000 Index Put, 08/01/96
 @ 331.987.........................................         215        37,773
Russell 2000 Index Put, 08/16/96 @ 341.28..........         278       128,881
Russell 2000 Index Put, 09/04/96 @ 344.61..........         298       209,304
                                                                  -----------
TOTAL PURCHASED PUT OPTIONS
 (Cost -- $1,089,185)..............................                   504,529
                                                                  -----------
TOTAL INVESTMENTS -- 87.1%
 (Cost -- $64,556,187)(b)..........................                78,759,601
OTHER ASSETS, LESS LIABILITIES -- 12.9%............                11,652,754
                                                                  -----------
NET ASSETS -- 100%.................................               $90,412,355
                                                                  =============
ADR -- American Depository Receipt
 * Non-income producing security.
(a) Foreign security.
(b) Cost is the same Federal income tax purposes.
OTHER INFORMATION:
At June 30, 1996, net unrealized appreciation based on cost for financial
statement and Federal income tax purposes is as follows:
   Gross unrealized appreciation...............................   $19,723,869
   Gross unrealized depreciation...............................    (5,520,455)
                                                                  -----------
       Net unrealized appreciation.............................   $14,203,414
                                                                  ===========
Purchases and sales of securities other than short-term obligations
aggregated $49,802,871 and $31,389,878, respectively, for the period ended
June 30, 1996.
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
<CAPTION> 
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
JUNE 30, 1996 (UNAUDITED)
  <S>                                                              <C>
  ASSETS
 
  Investments, at value (identified cost -- $64,556,187).........  $78,759,601
  Cash...........................................................   11,771,413
  Receivables:                                                    
                                                                  
   Investments sold..............................................      405,701
   Fund shares sold..............................................      239,043
   Dividends and interest........................................           75
  Deferred organization expenses.................................       21,927
  Other assets...................................................       18,220
                                                                   -----------
                                                                  
   Total assets..................................................   91,215,980
                                                                   -----------
                                                                  
  LIABILITIES                                                     
                                                                  
  Payables:                                                       
                                                                  
   Investments purchased.........................................      622,613
   Fund shares repurchased.......................................       38,884
   Management fee................................................       63,207
   12b-1 service and distribution fees...........................       34,074
   Administrative services fee...................................        7,436
   Fund accounting...............................................        7,777
   Transfer agent................................................       14,486
  Other accrued expenses and liabilities.........................       15,148
                                                                   -----------
   Total liabilities.............................................      803,625
                                                                   -----------
  NET ASSETS.....................................................  $90,412,355
                                                                   ===========
  CLASS A:                                                        
  Net asset value and redemption price per share                  
  ($64,392,193/2,230,994 shares outstanding).....................  $     28.86
                                                                   ===========
  Maximum offering price per share ($28.86 X 100/94.25)*.........  $     30.62
                                                                   ===========
  CLASS B:                                                        
  Net asset value and offering price per share                    
  ($25,457,506/884,809 shares outstanding)**.....................  $     28.77
                                                                   ===========
  CLASS C:                                                        
  Net asset value and offering price per share                    
  ($562,656/19,557 shares outstanding)**.........................  $     28.77
                                                                   ===========
                                                                  
  NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:                                          
                                                                  
   Capital paid-in...............................................  $69,106,338
   Accumulated net realized gain on investments and               
   foreign currency transactions.................................    7,583,536
   Accumulated undistributed net investment loss.................     (480,933)
   Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:                 
                                                                  
     Investments.................................................   14,788,070
     Put options.................................................     (584,656)
                                                                   -----------
                                                                  
  NET ASSETS.....................................................  $90,412,355
                                                                   ===========
</TABLE>
 
 * On sales of more than $50,000 the offering price is reduced.
** Redemption price per share is equal to the net asset value per share less any
   applicable contingent deferred sales charge.
 
                      (See Notes to Financial Statements)
<PAGE>   36
 
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1996 (UNAUDITED)
 
<TABLE>
<S>                                                                                                        <C>        <C>
Investment income
  Dividends, net of foreign taxes withheld...............................................................             $     5,577
  Interest...............................................................................................                 188,213
                                                                                                                      -----------
                                                                                                                          193,790
                                                                                                                      -----------
Expenses
  Management fee.........................................................................................  $288,910
  Transfer agent.........................................................................................    84,249
  Administrative services fee............................................................................    33,989
  Custodian fees.........................................................................................     9,256
  Blue Sky fees..........................................................................................    16,259
  Auditing and accounting fees...........................................................................     7,259
  Shareholder reports....................................................................................     4,707
  Amortization of organization expenses..................................................................     6,552
  Fund accounting........................................................................................    42,211
  Trustees' fees.........................................................................................     1,608
  12b-1 service and distribution fees
    Class A..............................................................................................    62,229
    Class B..............................................................................................    90,599
    Class C..............................................................................................       419
  Legal..................................................................................................    14,121
  Other..................................................................................................    12,355
                                                                                                                      -----------
    Total expenses.......................................................................................                 674,723
                                                                                                                      -----------
NET INVESTMENT LOSS......................................................................................                (480,933)
                                                                                                                      -----------
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS
  Net realized gain on investments.......................................................................               7,583,121
  Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period on:
    Investments..........................................................................................               3,914,543
    Put options..........................................................................................                (584,656)
                                                                                                                      -----------
    Net gain on investments..............................................................................              10,913,008
                                                                                                                      -----------
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS.....................................................             $10,432,075
                                                                                                                      ===========
</TABLE>
 
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                      FOR THE          FOR THE
                                                                                                  SIX MONTHS ENDED    YEAR ENDED
                                                                                                      JUNE 30,       DECEMBER 31,
                                                                                                  ----------------   ------------
                                                                                                       1996*             1995
                                                                                                  ----------------   ------------
<S>                                                                                               <C>                <C>
INCREASE IN NET ASSETS
Operations:
  Net investment loss...........................................................................    $   (480,933)    $  (591,193 )
  Net realized gain on investments..............................................................       7,583,121       4,445,572
  Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period on:
    Investments.................................................................................       3,914,543       8,767,787
    Put options.................................................................................        (584,656)             --
                                                                                                  ----------------   ------------
    Net increase resulting from operations......................................................      10,432,075      12,622,166
                                                                                                  ----------------   ------------
Class A distributions
  From net realized gain........................................................................              --      (2,804,408 )
                                                                                                  ----------------   ------------
    Total distributions to Class A shareholders.................................................              --      (2,804,408 )
                                                                                                  ----------------   ------------
Class B distributions
  From net realized gain........................................................................              --      (1,010,602 )
                                                                                                  ----------------   ------------
    Total distributions to Class B shareholders.................................................              --      (1,010,602 )
                                                                                                  ----------------   ------------
Fund share transactions (Note 4):
  Class A.......................................................................................      17,079,558      11,258,356
  Class B.......................................................................................       8,866,482       6,867,492
  Class C.......................................................................................         593,195              --
                                                                                                  ----------------   ------------
    Net increase resulting from Fund share transactions.........................................      26,539,235      18,125,848
                                                                                                  ----------------   ------------
TOTAL INCREASE IN NET ASSETS....................................................................      36,971,310      26,933,004
NET ASSETS
  Beginning of period...........................................................................      53,441,045      26,508,041
                                                                                                  ----------------   ------------
  END OF PERIOD.................................................................................    $ 90,412,355     $53,441,045
                                                                                                  ================== ==============
ACCUMULATED UNDISTRIBUTED NET INVESTMENT LOSS...................................................    $   (480,933)    $        --
                                                                                                  ================== ==============
</TABLE>
 
* Unaudited.
 
                      (See Notes to Financial Statements)
<PAGE>   37
 
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                                  FOR THE PERIOD
                                                           FOR THE SIX                                             MARCH 3, 1993
                                                          MONTHS ENDED              FOR THE YEAR ENDED            (COMMENCEMENT)
                       CLASS A                              JUNE 30,                   DECEMBER 31,               TO DECEMBER 31,
                                                        -----------------         -----------------------         ---------------
               SELECTED PER SHARE DATA                        1996*                1995            1994                1993
                                                        -----------------         -------         -------         ---------------
<S>                                                     <C>                       <C>             <C>             <C>
Net asset value, beginning of period..................       $ 24.12              $ 18.38         $ 17.93             $ 10.00
                                                             -------              -------         -------             -------
 Income from investment operations
 Net investment loss..................................          (.14)                (.24)           (.24)(a)            (.07)(a)
 Net gain on investments (both realized and
   unrealized)........................................          4.88                 7.90             .82                8.29
                                                             -------              -------         -------             -------
   Total from investment operations...................          4.74                 7.66             .58                8.22
                                                             -------              -------         -------             -------
 Less distributions
 From net realized gain...............................            --                 1.92              --                 .29
 From capital paid-in.................................            --                   --             .13                  --
                                                             -------              -------         -------             -------
   Total distributions................................            --                 1.92             .13                 .29
                                                             -------              -------         -------             -------
Net asset value, end of period........................       $ 28.86              $ 24.12         $ 18.38             $ 17.93
                                                        =======================   ========        ========        ================
Total return(%).......................................         19.55(e)             42.07(b)         3.29(b)            45.33(c)
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)..............       $64,392              $39,456         $21,493             $14,212
Ratio of expenses to average net assets
 With expense reimbursement(%)........................            --                   --            2.20                1.93(d)
 Without expense reimbursement(%).....................          1.78(d)              1.95            2.22                2.33(d)
Ratio of net investment loss to average net
 assets(%)............................................         (1.21)(d)            (1.39)          (1.72)(a)           (1.30)(a)(d)
Portfolio turnover rate(%)............................            77(d)                86              67                  41(d)
Average commission rate(f)............................       $ .0598                  N/A             N/A                 N/A
</TABLE>
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                                 FOR THE PERIOD
                                                               FOR THE SIX                                      OCTOBER 23, 1993
                                                              MONTHS ENDED           FOR THE YEAR ENDED         (COMMENCEMENT) TO
                         CLASS B                                JUNE 30,                DECEMBER 31,              DECEMBER 31,
                                                            -----------------       ---------------------       -----------------
                 SELECTED PER SHARE DATE                          1996*              1995          1994               1993
                                                            -----------------       -------       -------       -----------------
<S>                                                         <C>                     <C>           <C>           <C>
Net asset value, beginning of period......................       $ 24.12            $ 18.38       $ 17.93            $ 18.21
                                                                 -------            -------       -------            -------
 Income (loss) from investment operations
 Net investment loss......................................          (.20)              (.35)         (.29)(a)           (.04)(a)
 Net gain on investments (both realized and unrealized)...          4.85               7.85           .74                .03
                                                                 -------            -------       -------            -------
   Total from investment operations.......................          4.65               7.50           .45               (.01)
                                                                 -------            -------       -------            -------
 Less distributions
 From net realized gain...................................            --               1.76            --                .27
                                                                 -------            -------       -------            -------
   Total distributions....................................            --               1.76            --                .27
                                                                 -------            -------       -------            -------
Net asset value, end of period............................       $ 28.77            $ 24.12       $ 18.38            $ 17.93
                                                            ======================= ========      ========      ==================
Total return(%)...........................................         19.18(e)           41.03(b)       2.51(b)            (.05)(e)
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)..................       $25,458            $13,985       $ 5,015            $ 1,216
Ratio of expenses to average net assets
 With expense reimbursement(%)............................            --                 --          2.95               2.68(d)
 Without expense reimbursement(%).........................          2.53(d)            2.70          2.97               3.08(d)
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets(%).....         (1.96)(d)          (2.14)        (2.47)(a)          (2.05)(a)(d)
Portfolio turnover rate(%)................................            77(d)              86            67                 41(d)
Average commission rate(f)................................       $ .0598                N/A           N/A                N/A
</TABLE>
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                                   FOR THE PERIOD
                                                                                                                   APRIL 30, 1996
                                                                                                                   (COMMENCEMENT)
                                                    CLASS C                                                         TO JUNE 30,
                                                                                                                   --------------
                                            SELECTED PER SHARE DATA                                                    1996*
                                                                                                                   --------------
<S>                                                                                                                <C>
Net asset value, beginning of period...........................................................................        $29.69
                                                                                                                       ------
 Loss from investment operations
 Net investment loss...........................................................................................          (.04)
 Net loss on investments (both realized and unrealized)........................................................          (.88)
                                                                                                                       ------
   Total from investment operations............................................................................          (.92)
                                                                                                                       ------
Net asset value, end of period.................................................................................        $28.77
                                                                                                                   ==============
Total return(%)................................................................................................         (3.10)(e)
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Net assets, end of period (in thousands).......................................................................        $  563
Ratio of expenses to average net assets
 Without expense reimbursement(%)..............................................................................          2.53(d)
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets(%)..........................................................         (1.96)(d)
Portfolio turnover rate(%).....................................................................................            77(d)
Average commission rate(f).....................................................................................        $.0598

(a)      Net investment loss is net of expenses reimbursed by manager.
 
(b)      Total return does not reflect a sales charge.
 
(c)      Total return represents aggregate total return since April 30, 1993 
         (when the Fund became available for sale to the public) and does not 
         reflect a sales charge.
 
(d)      Annualized.
 
(e)      Total return represents aggregate total return and does not reflect a sales charge.
 
(f)      For fiscal years beginning on or after September 1, 1995, a fund is required to disclose its average commission rate per 
         share for security trades on which commissions are charged. This amount may vary from period to period and fund to fund 
         depending on the mix of trades executed in various markets where trading practices and commission rate structures may 
         differ.
 
 *       Unaudited.
 
</TABLE>
 
                      (See Notes to Financial Statements)
<PAGE>   38
 
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
 
    Ivy Emerging Growth Fund (the Fund) is a series of shares of Ivy Fund. The
shares of beneficial interest are assigned no par value and an unlimited number
of shares of Class A, Class B and Class C are authorized. Ivy Fund was organized
as a Massachusetts business trust under a Declaration of Trust dated December
21, 1983 and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended,
as a diversified, open-end management investment company.
 
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
 
    Following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently
followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. The
policies are in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
Preparation of the financial statements includes the use of management
estimates. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
 
    SECURITY VALUATION -- Securities for which market quotations are readily
available are valued at market. Short-term obligations and commercial paper are
valued at amortized cost, which approximates market. Debt securities (other than
commercial paper and other short-term obligations) are valued on the basis of
valuations furnished by a pricing service authorized by the Board of Trustees
(the Board), which determines valuations based upon market transactions for
normal, institutional-size trading units of such securities. For valuation
purposes, quotations of foreign securities in foreign currencies are translated
into U.S. dollar equivalents using the foreign exchange quotation in effect. All
other securities are valued at their fair value as determined in good faith by
the Valuation Committee of the Board; as of June 30, 1996 there were no such
securities.
 
    SECURITY TRANSACTIONS AND INVESTMENT INCOME -- Security transactions are
accounted for on the trade date. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend
date, and interest income is accrued on a daily basis. Realized gains and losses
from security transactions are calculated on an identified cost basis.
 
    OPTIONS -- The Fund may write (sell) exchange-listed and over-the-counter
call options on securities held in its portfolio . When the Fund writes a call,
it gives the purchaser of the call option the right to buy the underlying
security at the price specified in the option (the "exercise price") at any time
during the option period, generally ranging up to nine months.
 
    If the option expires unexercised, the Fund will realize income, in the form
of a capital gain, to the extent of the amount received for the option (the
"premium"). If the option is exercised, a decision over which the Fund has no
control, the Fund must sell the underlying security to the option holder or in
the case of options on indices, will require cash settlement by the Fund if the
option is exercised.
 
    By writing a call option, the Fund forgoes, in exchange for the premium less
the commission ("net premium"), the opportunity to profit during the option
period from an increase in the market value of the underlying security or
currency above the exercise price.
 
    The liability representing the Fund's obligation under an exchange traded
written call option is valued at the last sale price or, in the absence of a
sale, the mean between the closing bid and asked quotations or at the most
recent asked quotation if no bid and asked quotations are available. Over the
counter written options are valued at the most recent asked quotation.
 
    In addition, the Fund may purchase, singly and in combination, put options
on securities and stock indices. Exchange traded purchased options are valued at
the last sales price or, in the absence of a sale, the mean between the closing
bid and asked quotations or at the most recent bid quotation if no bid and asked
quotations are available. Over-the-counter purchased options are valued at the
most recent bid quotation.
 
    FEDERAL INCOME TAXES -- The Fund intends to qualify for tax treatment
applicable to regulated investment companies under the Internal Revenue Code, as
amended, and distribute all of its taxable income to its shareholders.
Therefore, no provision has been recorded for Federal income or excise taxes.
 
    DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS -- Distributions from net investment income
and net realized capital gains, if any, are declared in December. An additional
distribution may be declared if necessary to avoid the payment of a four percent
Federal excise tax.
 
    On January 1, 1996, under a Plan pursuant to Rule 18f-3 under the Investment
Company Act of 1940, approved by the Fund's Board December 2, 1995, the Fund
discontinued its practice of declaring daily a dividend to Class A shares at the
rate per share of the excess 12b-1 fees of Class B shares over Class A shares.
 
    FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATIONS -- Foreign currency transactions from foreign
investment activity are translated into U.S. dollars on the following basis: (i)
market value of securities, and dividends and interest receivable are translated
at the closing daily rate of exchange; and, (ii) purchases and sales of
investment securities are translated at the rate at which related foreign
contracts are obtained or at the exchange rate prevailing on the date of the
transaction. The Fund does not isolate that portion of net gain or loss on
investments which is due to changes in foreign exchange rates from that which is
due to changes in market prices of securities held. Such fluctuations are
included with net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments. Exchange
gains or losses from currency translation of other assets and liabilities, if
significant, are reported as a separate component of Net realized and unrealized
gain (loss) on investment transactions.
 
    Section 988 of the Internal Revenue Code provides that gains and losses on
certain transactions attributable to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange
rates must be treated as ordinary income or loss. Accordingly, distributions for
financial statement purposes may differ from the characterization of such
distributions determined on a Federal income tax basis.
 
    DEFERRED ORGANIZATION EXPENSES -- Expenses incurred by the Fund in
connection with its organization and issuing Class B shares have been deferred
and are being amortized on a straight-line basis over a five year period.
 
    RECLASSIFICATIONS -- The timing and characterization of certain income and
net capital gain distributions are determined annually in accordance with
Federal tax regulations which may differ from generally accepted accounting
principles. These differences primarily relate to certain securities sold at a
loss. As a result, Net investment income (loss) and Net realized gain (loss) on
investments and foreign currency transactions for a reporting period may differ
significantly in amount and character from distributions during such period.
Accordingly, the Fund may periodically make reclassifications among certain of
its capital accounts without impacting the net asset value of the Fund.
 
2. RELATED PARTIES
 
    Ivy Management, Inc. (IMI) is the Manager and Investment Adviser of the
Fund. For its services, IMI receives a fee monthly at the annual rate of .85% of
the Fund's average net assets.
 
    If the Fund's total expenses in any fiscal year (excluding interest, taxes,
brokerage commissions, extraordinary expenses and other expenses subject to
approval by state securities administrators) exceed limits applicable under
state securities laws, IMI will bear the excess expenses. Currently, IMI
voluntarily limits the Fund's total operating expenses (excluding taxes, 12b-1
fees, brokerage commissions, interest, litigation and indemnification expenses,
and other extraordinary expenses) to an annual rate of 1.95% of its average net
assets. The voluntary expense limitation may be terminated or revised at any
time. There were no required or voluntary expense reimbursements for the period
ended June 30, 1996.
 
    Mackenzie Investment Management Inc. (MIMI), of which IMI is a wholly owned
subsidiary, provides certain administrative, accounting and pricing services for
the Fund. As compensation for those services, the Fund pays MIMI fees plus
certain out-of-pocket expenses. Such fees are reflected as Administrative
services fee and Fund accounting in the Statement of Operations.
 
    Ivy Mackenzie Distributors, Inc. (IMDI), a wholly owned subsidiary of MIMI,
is the underwriter and distributor of the Fund's shares,
<PAGE>   39
 
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED)
 
and as such, purchases shares from the Fund at net asset value to settle orders
from investment dealers. For the six months ended June 30, 1996, the net amount
of underwriting discount retained by IMDI was $37,529.
 
    Under Service and Distribution Plans, the Fund reimburses IMDI for service
fee payments made to brokers at an annual rate not to exceed .25% of its average
net asset value. Class B and Class C shares are also subject to an ongoing
distribution fee at an annual rate of .75% of the average net asset value
attributable to Class B and Class C shares. IMDI may use such distribution fee
for purposes of advertising and marketing shares of the Fund. Such fees are
reflected as 12b-1 service and distribution fees in the Statement of Operations.
 
    Ivy Mackenzie Services Corp. (IMSC), a wholly owned subsidiary of MIMI, is
the transfer and shareholder servicing agent for the Fund. The Fund pays a
monthly fee and certain out-of-pocket expenses. Such fees and expenses are
reflected as Transfer agent in the Statement of Operations.
 
3. BOARD'S COMPENSATION

    Trustees who are not affiliated with IMI or MIMI receive compensation from
the Fund, which is reflected as Trustees' fees in the Statement of Operations.
 
4. FUND SHARE TRANSACTIONS
 
    Fund share transactions for Class A, Class B and Class C were as follows:
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                  SIX MONTHS ENDED             YEAR ENDED
                                   JUNE 30, 1996           DECEMBER 31, 1995
                               ----------------------   ------------------------
           CLASS A              SHARES      AMOUNT       SHARES        AMOUNT
- -----------------------------  --------   -----------   ---------   ------------
<S>                            <C>        <C>           <C>         <C>
Sold.........................   958,419   $26,759,931   1,087,467   $ 25,161,914
Issued on reinvestment of
 distributions...............        --            --     110,103      2,622,547
Repurchased..................  (363,256)   (9,680,373)   (730,995)   (16,526,105)
                               --------   -----------   ---------   ------------
Net increase.................   595,163   $17,079,558     466,575   $ 11,258,356
                               ========== ============= ==========  ==============
</TABLE>
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                  SIX MONTHS ENDED             YEAR ENDED
                                   JUNE 30, 1996           DECEMBER 31, 1995
                               ----------------------   ------------------------
           CLASS B              SHARES      AMOUNT       SHARES        AMOUNT
- -----------------------------  --------   -----------   ---------   ------------
<S>                            <C>        <C>           <C>         <C>
Sold.........................   513,459   $14,260,803     566,894   $ 12,816,329
Issued on reinvestment of
 distributions...............        --            --      37,942        903,781
Repurchased..................  (208,368)   (5,394,321)   (297,917)    (6,852,618)
                               --------   -----------   ---------   ------------
Net increase.................   305,091   $ 8,866,482     306,919   $  6,867,492
                               ========== ============= ==========  ==============
</TABLE>
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                FROM APRIL 30, 1996
                                   (COMMENCEMENT)
                                  TO JUNE 30, 1996
                               ----------------------
           CLASS C              SHARES      AMOUNT
- -----------------------------  --------   -----------
<S>                            <C>        <C>          
Sold.........................    19,557   $   593,195
                               --------   -----------
Net increase.................    19,557   $   593,195
                               ========== =============
</TABLE>
 
IEGF-3-896
<PAGE>   40

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                                      IVY FUNDS
<S>                             <C>                    <C>                        <C>                    <C>
JUNE 30, 1996

IVY                             MARKET COMMENTARY:
MONEY    
MARKET                                 During the first half of this year,                 IVY MONEY MARKET FUND SEEKS TO         
FUND                            interest rates moved somewhat higher as the             OBTAIN AS HIGH  A LEVEL OF CURRENT  
                                economy grew faster than expected.  Helping               INCOME AS IS CONSISTENT WITH THE 
                                to fuel the rise were energy and grain prices            PRESERVATION CAPITAL AND LIQUIDITY         
                                that trended upward in response to colder than          BY INVESTING AT HIGH-QUALITY, SHORT-
- -------------------             normal temperatures, and low inventories with                    TERM SECURITIES.
SEMI-ANNUAL                     respect to both commodities.                         This should allay fears of a resurgence of     
REPORT                                 These factors, along with the surprising      inflation.  Additionally, the Federal Reserve
- -------------------             increase in new jobs and a drop in the unem-         Board is firmly committed to price stability
Ivy Management, Inc.            ployment rate, which brought about increased         and we expect that they will act to defend
Via Mizner Financial            labor costs, has created apprehension about the      this mission.  Monetary Policy is currently
Plaza                           possibility of rising inflation.                     somewhat restrictive, which should act as a 
700 South Federal Hwy.                 However, our research indicates that the      brake on the economy over the near future.
Boca Raton, Fl  33432           pace of economic growth will likely moderate in            As always, the Ivy Money Market Fund
1-800-456-5111                  the months to come as the economy is in the          continues to avoid the use of derivative prod-
                                later stages of a longer term economic recovery.     ucts, and remains focused on only the highest
                                                                                     quality money market instruments with ratings
                                                                                     of A1+/P1.  The average portfolio maturity
                                             Portfolio Holdings                      remains less than 90 days.
                                               June 30, 1996                                We will continue to actively manage the
                                                                                     Ivy Money Market Fund to obtain the highest
                                                  [GRAPH]                            yield, while maintaining as much stability
                                                                                     possible.
                                          26% -- Commercial Paper
                                     74% -- U.S. Government Obligations              IVY MANAGEMENT, INC.
                               
                               
                               
                               
                               
                               
                               
                               

                                ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

                                  BOARD OF TRUSTEES            OFFICERS           TRANSFER AGENT                  MANAGER
                                John S. Anderegg, Jr.     Michael G. Landry,      Ivy Mackenzie            Ivy Management, Inc. 
                                   Paul H. Broyhill           President           Services Corp.               Boca Raton, FL
                                   Stanley Channick       Keith J. Carlson,       P.O. Box 3022            
                                  Frank W. DeFriece, Jr.   Vice President         Boca Raton, FL                DISTRIBUTOR        
                                    Roy J. Glauber       James W. Broadfoot,        33431-0922                 Ivy Mackenzie       
                                  Michael G. Landry        Vice President         1-800-777-6472             Distributors, Inc.    
                                  Michael R. Peers       C. William Ferris,                              Via Mizner Financial Plaza
                                 Joseph G. Rosenthal    Secretary/Treasurer          AUDITORS            700 South Federal Highway 
                                  Richard Silverman      Michael R. Peers,   Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P.       Boca Raton, FL 33432   
                                   J. Brendan Swan            Chairman         Fort Lauderdale, FL                                 
                                                                            
                                    LEGAL COUNSEL           CUSTODIAN                                         [LOGO IVY MACKENZIE]
                                    Dechert Price         Brown Brothers    
                                       & Rhoads           Harriman & Co.   
                                      Boston, MA            Boston, MA     
</TABLE>




<PAGE>   41
 
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS
JUNE 30, 1996 (UNAUDITED)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
        COMMERCIAL PAPER -- 26.6%           PRINCIPAL       VALUE
<S>                                         <C>          <C>
American General, 5.34%, 08/02/96.........  $  548,000   $   545,399
Associates Corp. of North America, 5.34%,
  07/15/96................................     750,000       748,443
AT&T Corporation, 5.35%, 08/22/96.........     750,000       744,204
Chevron Oil Finance Company, 5.32%,
  07/26/96................................     750,000       747,229
General Electric Capital Corp., 5.34%,
  08/15/96................................     707,000       703,329
National Rural Utilities, 5.30%,
  08/08/96................................     425,000       422,622
Prudential Funding Corp., 5.34%,
  08/15/96................................     700,000       696,359
                                                         -----------
TOTAL COMMERCIAL PAPER
  (Cost -- $4,607,585)....................                 4,607,585
                                                         -----------
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND
OBLIGATIONS -- 76.4%
- ------------------------------------------
Federal Farm Credit, 5.21%, 07/09/96......   1,265,000     1,263,535
Federal Home Loan Bank, 5.23%,
  07/07/96................................   1,935,000     1,926,567
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Bank, 5.26%,
  07/22/96................................   1,245,000     1,241,180
Federal National Mortgage Association,
  5.18%, 07/03/96.........................   1,115,000     1,114,679
 
<CAPTION>
 U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND OBLIGATIONS   PRINCIPAL       VALUE
<S>                                         <C>          <C>
Federal National Mortgage Association,
  5.19%, 07/30/96.........................     500,000       497,910
Federal National Mortgage Association,
  5.25%, 07/24/96.........................  $  565,000   $   563,105
Student Loan Marketing Association, 5.46%,
  07/02/96*...............................   1,000,000     1,008,006
Tennessee Valley Authority, 5.22%,
  07/18/96................................   2,765,000     2,758,184
U.S. Treasury Bill, 4.90%, 07/11/96.......   1,435,000     1,433,047
U.S. Treasury Bill, 4.92%, 07/11/96.......   1,400,000     1,398,087
                                                         -----------
TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND
  OBLIGATIONS
  (Cost -- $13,204,300)...................                13,204,300
                                                         -----------
TOTAL INVESTMENTS -- 103.0%
  (Cost -- $17,811,885)**.................                17,811,885
OTHER ASSETS, LESS
  LIABILITIES -- (3.0%)...................                  (521,843)
                                                         -----------
NET ASSETS -- 100%........................               $17,290,042
                                                         ===========
 * Floating rate note; reflects variable rate as of
   June 30, 1996 and maturity date reflects reset
   date.
** Cost is the same for Federal income tax purposes.
</TABLE>
 
                      (See Notes to Financial Statements)
<PAGE>   42
 
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
JUNE 30, 1996 (UNAUDITED)
 
<TABLE>
<S>                                                                                                                   <C>
ASSETS
Investments, at value (identified cost -- $17,811,885)..............................................................  $17,811,885
Cash................................................................................................................      100,000
Receivables -- manager for expense reimbursement....................................................................       27,161
Deferred organization expenses......................................................................................       29,161
Other assets........................................................................................................       32,124
                                                                                                                      -----------
  Total assets......................................................................................................   18,000,331
                                                                                                                      -----------
LIABILITIES
Payables:
  Management fee....................................................................................................        5,501
  Administrative services fee.......................................................................................        1,375
  Fund accounting...................................................................................................        2,424
  Transfer agent....................................................................................................        7,315
Due to custodian....................................................................................................      682,893
Other accrued expenses and liabilities..............................................................................       10,781
                                                                                                                      -----------
  Total liabilities.................................................................................................      710,289
                                                                                                                      -----------
Net assets..........................................................................................................  $17,290,042
                                                                                                                      ===========
CLASS A:
Net asset value, offering price, and redemption price per share ($14,960,381 / 14,960,381 shares outstanding).......  $      1.00
                                                                                                                      ===========
CLASS B:
Net asset value and offering price per share ($2,329,660 / 2,329,660 shares outstanding)*...........................  $      1.00
                                                                                                                      ===========
CLASS C:
Net asset value and offering price per share ($1 / 1 share outstanding)*............................................  $      1.00
                                                                                                                      ===========
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:
  Capital paid-in...................................................................................................  $17,290,042
                                                                                                                      -----------
NET ASSETS..........................................................................................................  $17,290,042
                                                                                                                      ===========
</TABLE>
 
* Redemption price per share is equal to the net asset value per share less any
  applicable contingent deferred sales charge.
 
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1996 (UNAUDITED)
 
<TABLE>
<S>                                                                                                           <C>       <C>
Investment income
  Interest..................................................................................................            $ 511,135
                                                                                                                        ---------
Expenses
  Management fee............................................................................................  $38,681
  Transfer agent............................................................................................   48,975
  Administrative services fee...............................................................................    9,670
  Custodian fees............................................................................................    6,387
  Blue Sky fees.............................................................................................   20,592
  Auditing and accounting fees..............................................................................    6,206
  Shareholder reports.......................................................................................    3,792
  Amortization of organization expenses.....................................................................    8,215
  Fund accounting...........................................................................................   13,567
  Trustees' fees............................................................................................    1,664
  Legal.....................................................................................................   22,756
  Other.....................................................................................................    4,917
                                                                                                                        ---------
                                                                                                                          185,422
  Expenses reimbursed by manager............................................................................             (102,914)
                                                                                                                        ---------
    Net expenses............................................................................................               82,508
                                                                                                                        ---------
NET INVESTMENT INCOME.......................................................................................              428,627
Net realized gain on investments............................................................................                  800
                                                                                                                        ---------
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS........................................................            $ 429,427
                                                                                                                        =========
</TABLE>
 
                      (See Notes to Financial Statements)
<PAGE>   43
 
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                                        FOR THE
                                                                                                       FOR THE SIX    YEAR ENDED
                                                                                                       MONTHS ENDED    DECEMBER
                                                                                                         JUNE 30,         31,
                                                                                                       ------------   -----------
                                                                                                          1996*          1995
                                                                                                       ------------   -----------
<S>                                                                                                    <C>            <C>
DECREASE IN NET ASSETS
Operations:
Net investment income................................................................................  $    428,627   $ 1,359,236   
Net realized gain on sale of investments.............................................................           800            --   
                                                                                                       ------------   -----------  
Net increase resulting from operations...............................................................       429,427     1,359,236   
                                                                                                       ------------   -----------  
Class A distributions                                                                                                               
  From net investment income.........................................................................      (386,850)   (1,359,236)  
  From net realized gain.............................................................................          (734)           --   
                                                                                                       ------------   -----------  
    Total distributions to Class A shareholders......................................................      (387,584)   (1,359,236) 
                                                                                                       ------------   -----------  
Class B distributions                                                                                                               
  From net investment income.........................................................................       (41,777)           --   
  From net realized gain.............................................................................           (66)           --   
                                                                                                       ------------   -----------  
    Total distributions to Class B shareholders......................................................       (41,843)           --   
                                                                                                       ------------   -----------  
Class C distributions                                                                                                               
  From net investment income.........................................................................            --            --   
  From net realized gain.............................................................................            --            --   
                                                                                                       ------------   -----------  
    Total distributions to Class C shareholders......................................................            --            --   
                                                                                                       ------------   -----------  
Fund share transactions (Note 4):                                                                                                   
  Class A............................................................................................    (9,648,381)   (2,218,643) 
  Class B............................................................................................     2,329,660            --   
  Class C............................................................................................             1            --   
                                                                                                       ------------   -----------  
    Net decrease resulting from fund share transactions..............................................    (7,318,720)   (2,218,643) 
                                                                                                       ------------   -----------  
TOTAL DECREASE IN NET ASSETS.........................................................................    (7,318,720)   (2,218,643) 
NET ASSETS                                                                                                                          
  Beginning of period................................................................................    24,608,762    26,827,405   
                                                                                                       ------------   -----------  
  END OF PERIOD......................................................................................  $ 17,290,042   $24,608,762  
                                                                                                       ============   ===========
</TABLE>
 
* Unaudited.
 
                      (See Notes to Financial Statements)
<PAGE>   44
 
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                         FOR THE SIX
                                                        MONTHS ENDED
                       CLASS A                            JUNE 30,                    FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
                                                        -------------     -------------------------------------------------------
               SELECTED PER SHARE DATA                      1996*          1995        1994        1993        1992        1991
                                                        -------------     -------     -------     -------     -------     -------
<S>                                                     <C>               <C>         <C>         <C>         <C>         <C>
Net asset value, beginning of period..................     $  1.00        $  1.00     $  1.00     $  1.00     $  1.00     $  1.00
                                                        -------------     -------     -------     -------     -------     -------
  Income from investment operations
  Net investment income(a)............................         .02            .05         .04         .02         .03         .05
  Less distributions
  From net investment income..........................        (.02)          (.05)       (.04)       (.02)       (.03)       (.05)
                                                        -------------     -------     -------     -------     -------     -------
Net asset value, end of period........................     $  1.00        $  1.00     $  1.00     $  1.00     $  1.00     $  1.00
                                                        ===============   =======     =======     =======     =======     =======
Total return(%).......................................        2.21(b)        4.80        4.21        2.42        2.81        5.16
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)..............     $14,960        $24,609     $26,827     $25,782     $18,839     $21,675
Ratio of expenses to average net assets
  With expense reimbursement(%).......................         .85(c)         .85         .85         .85         .85         .85
  Without expense reimbursement(%)....................        1.92(c)        1.39        1.24        1.56        1.45        1.21
Ratio of net investment income to average net
  assets(%)(a)........................................        4.45(c)        4.91        3.29        2.22        2.75        5.06
</TABLE>
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                                     FOR THE SIX
                                                                                                                     MONTHS ENDED
                                                      CLASS B                                                          JUNE 30,
                                                                                                                     ------------
                                              SELECTED PER SHARE DATA                                                   1996*
                                                                                                                     ------------
<S>                                                                                                                  <C>
Net asset value, beginning of period...............................................................................    $   1.00
                                                                                                                     ------------
  Income from investment operations
  Net investment income(a).........................................................................................         .02
  Less distributions
  From net investment income.......................................................................................          (.02)
                                                                                                                     ------------
Net asset value, end of period.....................................................................................    $   1.00
                                                                                                                     ============
Total return(%)....................................................................................................        2.21(b)
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)...........................................................................    $  2,330
Ratio of expenses to average net assets
  With expense reimbursement(%)....................................................................................         .85(c)
  Without expense reimbursement(%).................................................................................        1.92(c)
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets(%)(a).........................................................        4.45(c)
</TABLE>
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                                   FOR APRIL 30,
                                                                                                                        1996
                                                                                                                   (COMMENCEMENT)
                                                     CLASS C                                                        TO JUNE 30,
                                                                                                                   --------------
                                             SELECTED PER SHARE DATA                                                   1996*
                                                                                                                   --------------
<S>                                                                                                                <C>
Net asset value, beginning of period.............................................................................      $ 1.00
                                                                                                                        -----
  Income from investment operations
  Net investment income(a).......................................................................................         .01
  Less distributions
  From net investment income.....................................................................................        (.01)
                                                                                                                        -----
Net asset value, end of period...................................................................................      $ 1.00
                                                                                                                   ============
Total return(%)..................................................................................................        2.21(b)
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Net assets, end of period (in thousands).........................................................................      $   --
Ratio of expenses to average net assets
  With expense reimbursement(%)..................................................................................         .85(c)
  Without expense reimbursement(%)...............................................................................        1.92(c)
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets(%)(a).......................................................        4.45(c)
</TABLE> 
(a)      Net investment income is net of expenses reimbursed by manager.
 
(b)      Total return represents aggregate total return.
 
(c)      Annualized
 
 *       Unaudited.
 
 
Note: The seven day yield as of June 30, 1996 was 4.35%.
      The thirty day yield as of June 30, 1996 was 4.36%.
 
                      (See Notes to Financial Statements)
<PAGE>   45
 
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
 
    Ivy Money Market Fund (the Fund), is a series of shares of Ivy Fund. The
shares of beneficial interest are assigned no par value and an unlimited number
of shares of Class A, Class B and Class C are authorized. Ivy Fund was organized
as a Massachusetts business trust under a Declaration of Trust dated December
21, 1983 and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended,
as a diversified, open-end management investment company.
 
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
 
    Following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently
followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. The
policies are in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
Preparation of the financial statements includes the use of management
estimates. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
 
    SECURITY VALUATION -- Short-term obligations and commercial paper are valued
at amortized cost, which approximates market.
 
    SECURITY TRANSACTIONS AND INVESTMENT INCOME -- Security transactions are
accounted for on the trade date. Interest income is accrued on a daily basis.
Realized gains and losses from security transactions are calculated on an
identified cost basis.
 
    FEDERAL INCOME TAXES -- The Fund intends to qualify for tax treatment
applicable to regulated investment companies under the Internal Revenue Code, as
amended, and distribute all of its taxable income to its shareholders.
Therefore, no provision has been recorded for Federal income or excise taxes.
    DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS -- Distributions of net investment income and
net realized capital gain are declared daily, and are paid at the earlier of
redemption or the last business day of the month.
 
    DEFERRED ORGANIZATION EXPENSES -- Expenses incurred by the Fund in
connection with its organization have been deferred and are being amortized on a
straight-line basis over a five year period.
 
2. RELATED PARTIES
    Ivy Management, Inc. (IMI) is the Manager and Investment Advisor of the
Fund. For its services, IMI receives a fee monthly at the annual rate of .40% of
the Fund's average net assets.
 
    If the Fund's total expenses in any fiscal year (excluding interest, taxes,
brokerage commissions, extraordinary expenses and other expenses subject to
approval by state securities administrators) exceed limits applicable under
state securities laws, IMI will bear the excess expenses. In addition, IMI may
voluntarily reimburse a Fund's expenses. Expenses reimbursed by manager
reflected in the Statement of Operations consists of a voluntary reimbursement.
 
    Mackenzie Investment Management Inc. (MIMI), of which IMI is a wholly owned
subsidiary, provides certain administrative, accounting and pricing services for
the Fund. As compensation for those services, the Fund pays MIMI fees plus
certain out-of-pocket expenses. Such fees are reflected as Administrative
services fee and Fund accounting in the Statement of Operations.
 
    Ivy Mackenzie Services Corp. (IMSC), a wholly owned subsidiary of MIMI, is
the transfer and shareholder servicing agent for the Fund. The Fund pays a
monthly fee and certain out-of-pocket expenses. Such fees and expenses are
reflected as Transfer agent in the Statement of Operations.
 
3. BOARD'S COMPENSATION
 
    Trustees who are not affiliated with IMI or MIMI receive compensation from
the Fund, which is reflected as Trustees' fees in the Statement of Operations.
 
4. FUND SHARE TRANSACTIONS
 
    Fund share transactions and equivalent dollar amounts for Class A, Class B
and Class C were as follows:
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                           YEAR ENDED
                                     SIX MONTHS ENDED     DECEMBER 31,
              CLASS A                 JUNE 30, 1996           1995
- -----------------------------------  ----------------   ----------------
<S>                                  <C>                <C>
Sold...............................      21,810,033         67,708,114
Issued on reinvestment of
 distributions.....................         344,783          1,245,290
Repurchased........................     (31,803,197)       (71,172,047)
                                     ----------------   ----------------
Net decrease.......................      (9,648,381)        (2,218,643)
                                     ====================== =====================
</TABLE>
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                           FROM
                                     JANUARY 1, 1996
                                      (COMMENCEMENT)
              CLASS B                TO JUNE 30, 1996
- -----------------------------------  ----------------
<S>                                  <C>               
Sold...............................      11,167,275
Issued on reinvestment of
 distributions.....................          32,090
Repurchased........................      (8,869,705)
                                     ----------------
Net increase.......................       2,329,660
                                     ======================
</TABLE>
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                           FROM
                                      APRIL 30, 1996
                                      (COMMENCEMENT)
              CLASS C                TO JUNE 30, 1996
- -----------------------------------  ----------------
<S>                                  <C>               
Sold...............................               1
Issued on reinvestment of
 distributions.....................              --
                                     ----------------
Net increase.......................               1
                                     ======================
</TABLE>
<PAGE>   46

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                                      IVY FUNDS
<S>                             <C>                    <C>                        <C>                    <C>
JUNE 30, 1996

IVY                             MARKET COMMENTARY:
LATIN    
AMERICA                                Latin America markets have rebounded          38% of the Fund invested in Brazil and 22%
STRATEGY                        strongly since the Mexican peso crisis 18            in Argentina.
FUND                            months ago.  From the lows reached in March                 We are less confident that the Mexican
                                of 1995 Argentina has gained 65%, Brazil 85%,        government is taking the necessary steps to
                                and Mexico 80% in US dollar terms.  The              ensure future prosperity.  History has shown
- -------------------             noticeable laggard has been Chile, where stock       sustained economic success requires tight
SEMI-ANNUAL                     prices are essentially flat for this period.         fiscal policy, a commitment to low inflation,
REPORT                                 Over the past year investors have been        and productivity-enhancing investments that
- -------------------             focusing on the turnaround of Latin Ameri-           would allow Mexican manufactures to
This report and the             can economies.  Our research confirms the            compete on efficiency and quality rather than
financial statements            Mexican recovery was given a shot in the arm         simply on price.  Most important, a program
contained herein are            from the 50% devaluation in the peso.  Since         to encourage domestic savings, currently the 
submitted for the general       then exports have grown at a rapid rate,             lowest in the region, must be instituted.  The
information of the share-       providing much needed foreign exchange               Ivy Latin America Strategy Fund will remain
holders.  This report is        reserves.  We believe Argentina, which               underweighted in Mexican equities until we
not authorized for distri-      experienced a flight of capital as a result          see progress on these reforms.
bution to prospective           of a confidence crisis related to Mexico peso               Among Latin economies Chile remains
investors unless preced-        devaluation, is also showing signs of recovery.      the role model.  Chile's economic adjustment
ed or accompanied by            The Brazilian economy was relatively unaf-           period in the early 1980s required a painful 
an effective prospectus.        fected by the Mexican crisis, but economic           transition, but resulted in one of the most
                                growth, which boomed ahead following the             stable, well-managed economies in the world.
Ivy Management, Inc.            introduction of the Plano Real, was unsus-           Chilean equities, lacking the turnaround
Via Mizner Financial            tainable and fell back to more modest levels.        appeal of their neighbors, have been over-
Plaza                                  These countries survived a turbulent year     looked for the past several months.  Charac-
700 South Federal Hwy.          in 1995 and in the case of Brazil and Argen-         terized by solid management operating in
Boca Raton, FL 33432            tina, we believe may have emerged stronger           attractive growth industries, we believe shares
1-800-456-5111                  than ever.  Inflation is a fraction of levels seen   of Chilean companies could outpace the rest
                                five to seven years ago, currencies have             of the region in the months ahead.
                                stabilized and confidence has returned.  But                It is important to remember that the 
                                more work needs to be done.                          road to reform is rarely smooth and corrections
                                      Our research confirms in recent months         are to be expected.  We intend to utilize our
                                Brazil has taken concrete steps toward               14% cash position when temporary setbacks
                                privatization of the telecom and electric            present attractive buying opportunities.  The
                                utilities.  Argentina has made substantial           democratic process can slow down the 
                                progress in increasing tax collections and has       progress of reform programs which may
                                established a Chilean-style pension program.         unnerve the impatient investor.  We believe
                                We believe successful implementation of              Latin government policy is headed in the
                                these reforms should provide a solid founda-         right direction.  And ultimately this should
                                tion for future economic growth.  The Ivy            result in a favorable environment for both
                                Latin America Strategy Fund remains                  economic and corporate growth.
                                overweighted in both of these markets with      
                                                                                      IVY MANAGEMENT, INC.
                                                                                 

                                ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

                                  BOARD OF TRUSTEES            OFFICERS           TRANSFER AGENT                  MANAGER
                                John S. Anderegg, Jr.     Michael G. Landry,      Ivy Mackenzie            Ivy Management, Inc. 
                                   Paul H. Broyhill           President           Services Corp.               Boca Raton, FL
                                   Stanley Channick       Keith J. Carlson,       P.O. Box 3022            
                                  Frank W. DeFriece, Jr.   Vice President         Boca Raton, FL                DISTRIBUTOR        
                                    Roy J. Glauber       James W. Broadfoot,        33431-0922                 Ivy Mackenzie       
                                  Michael G. Landry        Vice President         1-800-777-6472             Distributors, Inc.    
                                  Michael R. Peers       C. William Ferris,                              Via Mizner Financial Plaza
                                 Joseph G. Rosenthal    Secretary/Treasurer          AUDITORS            700 South Federal Highway 
                                  Richard Silverman      Michael R. Peers,   Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P.       Boca Raton, FL 33432   
                                   J. Brendan Swan            Chairman         Fort Lauderdale, FL                                 
                                                                            
                                    LEGAL COUNSEL           CUSTODIAN                                         [LOGO IVY MACKENZIE]
                                    Dechert Price         Brown Brothers    
                                       & Rhoads           Harriman & Co.   
                                      Boston, MA            Boston, MA     
</TABLE>




<PAGE>   47
 
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS
JUNE 30, 1996 (UNAUDITED)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
        EQUITY SECURITIES -- 83.5%             SHARES       VALUE
<S>                                          <C>          <C>
- -------------------------------------------
ARGENTINA -- 21.7%
Acindar Ind Argentina S.A.*................      54,000   $   42,946
Astra Cia Argentina De Petro
  (C.A.P.S.A.).............................      11,800       27,976
Banco Frances del Rio Plata................       5,520       52,349
Banco Galicia Y Buenos Aires -- ADR........       7,198       46,084
Bansud S.A.*...............................       7,100       83,101
Buenos Aires Embotelladora
  (BAESA) ADR..............................       3,400       45,050
Central Costanera S.A. 'B'.................      15,500       57,061
Cia Interamericana de Automo (Ciadea
  Renault)*................................       7,467       51,912
Cia Naviera Perez Companc..................      11,706       76,703
Comercial del Plata S.A.*..................      11,800       36,594
Disco S.A. ADR*............................       2,000       44,250
Dragados Y Construcciones Argentina........      10,400       48,378
Inversiones Y Representacion (IRSA)........      18,107       60,681
Juan Minnetti S.A..........................       8,800       40,495
Quilmes Industrial.........................       1,500       15,375
Quilmes Industrial S.A.*...................         750        7,688
Telecom Argentina..........................       1,100       51,563
Telefonica de Argentina S.A. ADR...........       1,500       44,438
Transportadora de Gas Sur..................      27,400       66,057
Yacimientos Petroliferos Fiscades S.A.
  Sponsered ADR............................       2,800       62,650
                                                          ----------
                                                             961,351
                                                          ----------
BRAZIL -- 37.7%
Aracruz Celulose S.A. ADR..................       7,700       72,188
Banco Bradesco S.A.........................  11,206,032       91,510
Banco Nacional S.A.........................   1,600,000           --(a)
Brasmotor S.A..............................     280,000       87,558
Casa Anglo.................................     650,000       31,072
Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras S.A.........     100,000       28,581
Cia Brasileira de Distribuicao Grupo Pao de
  Acucar...................................   3,000,000       49,594
Cia Cervejaria Brahma Rights...............      91,551       54,612
Companhia Energetica de Minas Gerais
  (CEMIG)..................................   2,465,000       65,543
Ericsson Telecomunicacoes..................   4,400,000       65,946
Iochpe Maxion S.A. -- ADR*.................       3,000        9,750
Iparanga Brasileira de Petroleo............   4,700,000       67,400
Itabanco...................................     200,000       81,261
Marco Polo S.A.............................     610,000      136,683
OSA S.A....................................   5,400,000       52,164
Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. (Petrobras).......   1,040,000      127,909
Refripar S.A...............................  37,100,000       92,367
Tam Transport Aeros Reg....................   1,750,000      126,351
Telecomunicacoes Brasieiras S.A.
  (Telebras)...............................       1,800      125,325
Telecomunicacoes de Minas Gerais
  (Telemig)................................     364,861       37,611
Telecomunicacoes do Rio Janeiro S.A.
  (Telerj)*................................     207,724       23,376
Telecomunicacoes de Sao Paulo S.A.
  (Telesp).................................     166,856       35,726
Telecomunicacoes do Parana (Telepar).......      80,000       38,799
Uniao de Bancos Brasileiros................   2,859,694       77,434
Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais
  (USIMINAS)...............................  86,100,000       90,888
                                                          ----------
                                                           1,669,648
                                                          ----------
CHILE -- 12.0%
A.F.P. Provida S.A. ADR....................       3,100       76,725
Banco O'Higgins ADR........................       1,700       37,100
 
<CAPTION>
             EQUITY SECURITIES                 SHARES       VALUE
<S>                                          <C>          <C>
Banco Osorno Y La Union ADR................       2,800   $   41,013
Chilgener S.A. ADR.........................       1,300       31,038
Cia de Telecomunicaciones de Chile S.A.
  ADR*.....................................         700       68,687
Empresa Nacional Electricidad S.A..........       3,400       73,525
Laboratorio Chile S.A. -- ADR..............       3,400       45,475
Madeco S.A. ADR............................       1,700       47,600
Santa Isabel S.A. ADR......................       2,200       60,225
Vina Concha Y Toro S.A. ADR................       2,800       51,800
                                                          ----------
                                                             533,188
                                                          ----------
COLOMBIA -- 1.3%
Banco Ganadero S.A. ADR....................       1,200       29,100
Banco Industrial Colombiano ADR............       1,600       27,000
                                                          ----------
                                                              56,100
                                                          ----------
MEXICO -- 3.9%
Banacci Series 'B'*........................       4,000        8,311
Banacci Series 'L'*........................         326          619
Cementos de Mexico S.A. 'B'................       2,000        7,765
Corporation GEO, S.A. 'B'*.................      16,912       75,140
Grupo Elektra, S.A. de C.V.................       1,000        7,278
Groupo Posadas S.A. -- Series A*...........     127,500       57,151
Vitro Sociedad Anonima ADR.................       2,400       16,500
                                                          ----------
                                                             172,764
                                                          ----------
PANAMA -- 3.8%
Banco Latinamericano de Exportaciones
  S.A. -- E*...............................       1,000       56,250
Panamerican Beverages Inc..................       2,500      111,250
                                                          ----------
                                                             167,500
                                                          ----------
PERU -- 3.1%
Banco Wiese ADR............................       7,000       49,875
CPT Telefonica del Peru S.A. -- B*.........      25,500       51,771
Credicorp Limited..........................       1,762       35,020
                                                          ----------
                                                             136,666
                                                          ----------
TOTAL EQUITY SECURITIES -- 83.5%
  (Cost -- $3,207,533)(b)..................                3,697,217
OTHER ASSETS, LESS LIABILITIES -- 16.5%....                  728,712
                                                          ----------
NET ASSETS -- 100%.........................               $4,425,929
                                                          ==========
ADR -- American Depository Receipt
 *  Non-income producing security.
(a) Security valued in good faith by the Valuation
    Committee of the Board of Trustees. The cost of
    this security at June 30, 1996 aggregated $39,649.
    See Note 1 of the Notes to the Financial
    Statements.
(b) Cost is the same for Federal income tax purposes.
OTHER INFORMATION:
At June 30, 1996, net unrealized appreciation based on cost for
financial statement and Federal income tax purposes is as follows:
    Gross unrealized appreciation......................   $  791,535
    Gross unrealized depreciation......................     (301,851)
                                                          ----------
        Net unrealized appreciation....................   $  489,684
                                                          ==========
Purchases and sales of securities other than short-term obligations
aggregated $1,157,528 and $480,486, respectively, for the period
ended June 30, 1996.
</TABLE>
 
                      (See Notes to Financial Statements)
<PAGE>   48
 
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
JUNE 30, 1996 (UNAUDITED)
 
<TABLE>
<S>                                                                                                                    <C>
ASSETS
Investments, at value (identified cost -- $3,207,533)................................................................  $3,697,217
Cash.................................................................................................................     616,385
Receivables:
  Fund shares sold...................................................................................................      62,816
  Dividends..........................................................................................................       8,118
  Manager for expense reimbursement..................................................................................      15,377
Deferred organization expenses.......................................................................................      41,466
Other assets.........................................................................................................       9,493
                                                                                                                       ----------
  Total assets.......................................................................................................   4,450,872
                                                                                                                       ----------
LIABILITIES
Payables:
  Management fee.....................................................................................................       3,437
  12b-1 service and distribution fees................................................................................       1,661
  Administrative services fee........................................................................................         344
  Fund accounting....................................................................................................       1,227
  Transfer agent.....................................................................................................       1,246
Other accrued expenses and liabilities...............................................................................      17,028
                                                                                                                       ----------
  Total liabilities..................................................................................................      24,943
                                                                                                                       ----------
NET ASSETS...........................................................................................................  $4,425,929
                                                                                                                       ==========
CLASS A:
Net asset value and redemption price per share ($2,985,829/343,747 shares outstanding)...............................  $     8.69
                                                                                                                       ==========
Maximum offering price per share ($8.69 X 100/94.25)*................................................................  $     9.22
                                                                                                                       ==========
CLASS B:
Net asset value and offering price per share ($1,411,286 / 163,112 shares outstanding)**.............................  $     8.65
                                                                                                                       ==========
CLASS C:
Net asset value and offering price per share ($28,814/3,326 shares outstanding)**....................................  $     8.66
                                                                                                                       ==========
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:
  Capital paid-in....................................................................................................  $3,864,953
  Accumulated net realized gain on investments and foreign currency transactions.....................................      49,651
  Accumulated undistributed net investment income....................................................................      21,641
  Net unrealized appreciation on investments.........................................................................     489,684
                                                                                                                       ----------
NET ASSETS...........................................................................................................  $4,425,929
                                                                                                                       ==========
</TABLE>
 
 * On sales of more than $50,000 the offering price is reduced.
** Redemption price per share is equal to the net asset value per share less any
   applicable contingent deferred sales charge.
 
                      (See Notes to Financial Statements)
<PAGE>   49
 
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1996 (UNAUDITED)
 
<TABLE>
<S>                                                                                                            <C>       <C>
Investment income
  Dividends (net of $7,000 foreign taxes withheld)...........................................................            $ 61,757
                                                                                                                         --------
Expenses
  Management fee.............................................................................................  $16,564
  Transfer agent.............................................................................................    6,010
  Administrative services fee................................................................................    1,656
  Custodian fees.............................................................................................   16,040
  Blue Sky fee...............................................................................................   10,646
  Auditing and accounting fees...............................................................................    8,548
  Shareholder reports........................................................................................    2,393
  Amortization of organization expenses......................................................................    6,211
  Fund accounting............................................................................................    7,679
  Trustees' fees.............................................................................................    1,788
  12b-1 service and distribution fees
    Class A..................................................................................................    2,914
    Class B..................................................................................................    4,887
    Class C..................................................................................................       19
  Legal......................................................................................................   14,493
  Other......................................................................................................    2,695
                                                                                                                         --------
                                                                                                                          102,543
  Expenses reimbursed by manager.............................................................................             (59,130)
  Fees paid indirectly.......................................................................................              (3,297)
                                                                                                                         --------
    Net expenses.............................................................................................              40,116
                                                                                                                         --------
NET INVESTMENT INCOME........................................................................................              21,641
                                                                                                                         --------
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN ON INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS
  Net realized gain on investments and foreign currency transactions.........................................              91,229
  Net unrealized appreciation during the period on investments...............................................             660,442
                                                                                                                         --------
    Net gain on investment transactions......................................................................             751,671
                                                                                                                         --------
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS.........................................................            $773,312
                                                                                                                         ========
</TABLE>
 
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                       FOR THE
                                                                                                     SIX MONTHS        FOR THE
                                                                                                        ENDED         YEAR ENDED
                                                                                                      JUNE 30,       DECEMBER 31,
                                                                                                     -----------     ------------
                                                                                                        1996*            1995
                                                                                                     -----------     ------------
<S>                                                                                                  <C>             <C>
INCREASE IN NET ASSETS
Operations:
  Net investment income............................................................................  $   21,641       $      353
  Net realized gain(loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions.........................      91,229          (42,053)
  Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period on investments......................     660,442          (56,614)
                                                                                                     -----------     ------------
    Net increase resulting from operations.........................................................     773,312          (98,314)
                                                                                                     -----------     ------------
Class A distributions
  From capital paid-in.............................................................................          --           (7,792)
                                                                                                     -----------     ------------
    Total distributions to Class A shareholders....................................................          --           (7,792)
                                                                                                     -----------     ------------
Fund share transactions (Note 5):
  Class A..........................................................................................     415,884        1,545,520
  Class B..........................................................................................     509,897          565,794
  Class C..........................................................................................      28,193               --
                                                                                                     -----------     ------------
    Net increase resulting from Fund share transactions............................................     953,974        2,111,314
                                                                                                     -----------     ------------
TOTAL INCREASE IN NET ASSETS.......................................................................   1,727,286        2,005,208
NET ASSETS
  Beginning of period..............................................................................   2,698,643          693,435
                                                                                                     -----------     ------------
  END OF PERIOD....................................................................................  $4,425,929       $2,698,643
                                                                                                     ============    ==============
ACCUMULATED UNDISTRIBUTED NET INVESTMENT INCOME....................................................  $   21,641       $       --
                                                                                                     ============    ==============
</TABLE>
 
* Unaudited.
 
                      (See Notes to Financial Statements)
<PAGE>   50
 
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                                  FOR THE PERIOD
                                                                             FOR THE SIX        FOR THE YEAR     NOVEMBER 1, 1994
                                                                            MONTHS ENDED           ENDED          (COMMENCEMENT)
                                CLASS A                                       JUNE 30,          DECEMBER 31,     TO DECEMBER 31,
                                                                          -----------------     ------------     ----------------
                        SELECTED PER SHARE DATA                                 1996*               1995               1994
                                                                          -----------------     ------------     ----------------
<S>                                                                       <C>                   <C>              <C>
Net asset value, beginning of period....................................       $  6.88             $ 8.37             $10.00
                                                                                ------             ------             ------
  Income (loss) from investment operations
  Net investment income(a)..............................................           .05                .01                 --
  Net gain (loss) on investment transactions (both realized
    and unrealized).....................................................          1.76              (1.45)             (1.63)
                                                                                ------             ------             ------
    Total from investment operations....................................          1.81              (1.44)             (1.63)
                                                                                ------             ------             ------
  Less distributions
  From capital paid-in..................................................            --                .05                 --
                                                                                ------             ------             ------
    Total distributions.................................................            --                .05                 --
                                                                                ------             ------             ------
Net asset value, end of period..........................................       $  8.69             $ 6.88             $ 8.37
                                                                          ===================   ==============   ==================
Total return(%).........................................................         26.31(b)          (17.28)(c)         (16.10)(b)
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)................................       $ 2,986             $2,015             $  571
Ratio of expenses to average net assets
  With expense reimbursement and fees paid indirectly(%)(e).............          2.20(d)            2.20               2.20(d)
  Without expense reimbursement and fees paid indirectly(%)(e)..........          5.97(d)            9.26              16.22(d)
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%)(a).............          1.53(d)             .22                .21(d)
Portfolio turnover rate(%)..............................................            32(d)              45                 82(d)
Average commission rate(f)..............................................       $ .0001                N/A                N/A
</TABLE>
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                                  FOR THE PERIOD
                                                                             FOR THE SIX        FOR THE YEAR     NOVEMBER 1, 1994
                                                                            MONTHS ENDED           ENDED          (COMMENCEMENT)
                                CLASS B                                       JUNE 30,          DECEMBER 31,     TO DECEMBER 31,
                                                                          -----------------     ------------     ----------------
                        SELECTED PER SHARE DATA                                 1996*               1995               1994
                                                                          -----------------     ------------     ----------------
<S>                                                                       <C>                   <C>              <C>
Net asset value, beginning of period....................................       $  6.88             $ 8.37             $10.00
                                                                                ------             ------             ------
  Income (loss) from investment operations
  Net investment income(loss)(a)........................................           .02               (.02)              (.01)
  Net gain (loss) on investment transactions (both realized and
    unrealized).........................................................          1.75              (1.47)             (1.62)
                                                                                ------             ------             ------
    Total from investment operations....................................          1.77              (1.49)             (1.63)
                                                                                ------             ------             ------
Net asset value, end of period..........................................       $  8.65             $ 6.88             $ 8.37
                                                                          ===================   ==============   ==================
Total return(%).........................................................         25.73(b)          (17.90)(c)         (16.20)(b)
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)................................       $ 1,411             $  684             $  122
Ratio of expenses to average net assets
  With expense reimbursement and fees paid indirectly(%)(e).............          2.95(d)            2.95               2.95(d)
  Without expense reimbursement and fees paid indirectly(%)(e)..........          6.72(d)           10.01              16.97(d)
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets(%)(a).......           .78(d)            (.53)              (.54)(d)
Portfolio turnover rate(%)..............................................            32(d)              45                 82(d)
Average commission rate(f)..............................................       $ .0001                N/A                N/A
</TABLE>
 
                      (See Notes to Financial Statements)
<PAGE>   51
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                                   FOR THE PERIOD
                                                                                                                   APRIL 30, 1996
                                                                                                                   (COMMENCEMENT)
                                                    CLASS C                                                         TO JUNE 30,
                                                                                                                   --------------
                                            SELECTED PER SHARE DATA                                                    1996*
                                                                                                                   --------------
<S>                                                                                                                <C>
Net asset value, beginning of period...........................................................................        $ 7.96
                                                                                                                       ------
  Income from investment operations
  Net investment income(a).....................................................................................           .02
  Net gain on investment transactions (both realized and unrealized)...........................................           .68
                                                                                                                       ------
    Total from investment operations...........................................................................           .70
                                                                                                                       ------
Net asset value, end of period.................................................................................        $ 8.66
                                                                                                                   ==============
Total return(%)................................................................................................          8.92(b)
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Net assets, end of period (in thousands).......................................................................        $   29
Ratio of expenses to average net assets
  With expense reimbursement and fees paid indirectly(%)(e)....................................................          2.95(d)
  Without expense reimbursement and fees paid indirectly(%)(e).................................................          6.72(d)
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets(%)(a).....................................................           .78(d)
Portfolio turnover rate(%).....................................................................................            32(d)
Average commission rate(f).....................................................................................        $.0001

(a)      Net investment income (loss) is net of expenses reimbursed by manager.
 
(b)      Total return represents aggregate total return and does not reflect a sales charge.
 
(c)      Total return does not reflect a sales charge.
 
(d)      Annualized.
 
(e)      Beginning in 1995, total expenses include fees paid indirectly through an expense offset arrangement.
 
(f)      For fiscal years beginning on or after September 1, 1995, a fund is required to disclose its average 
         commission rate per share for security trades on which commissions are charged. This amount may vary 
         from period to period and fund to fund depending on the mix of trades executed in various markets
         where trading practices and commission rate structures may differ.
 
 *       Unaudited.
 
</TABLE>
 
                      (See Notes to Financial Statements)
<PAGE>   52
 
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
 
    Ivy Latin America Strategy Fund (the Fund) is a series of shares of Ivy
Fund. The shares of beneficial interest are assigned no par value and an
unlimited number of shares of Class A, Class B and Class C are authorized. Ivy
Fund was organized as a Massachusetts business trust under a Declaration of
Trust dated December 21, 1983 and is registered under the Investment Company Act
of 1940, as amended, as an open-end management investment company. The Fund is a
non-diversified series of Ivy Fund.
 
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
 
    Following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently
followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. The
policies are in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
Preparation of the financial statements includes the use of management
estimates. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
 
    SECURITY VALUATION -- Securities for which market quotations are readily
available are valued at market. Short-term obligations and commercial paper are
valued at amortized cost, which approximates market. Debt securities (other than
commercial paper and other short-term obligations) are valued on the basis of
valuations furnished by a pricing service authorized by the Board of Trustees
(the Board), which determines valuations based upon market transactions for
normal, institutional-size trading units of such securities. For valuation
purposes, quotations of foreign securities in foreign currencies are translated
into U.S. dollar equivalents using the foreign exchange quotation in effect.
 
    All other securities are valued at their fair value as determined in good
faith by the Valuation Committee of the Board. As of June 30, 1996, securities
valued in good faith by the Valuation Committee of the Board amounted to $0
(0.00% of net assets) and have been noted as such in the investment portfolio.
 
    SECURITY TRANSACTIONS AND INVESTMENT INCOME -- Security transactions are
accounted for on the trade date. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend
date, and interest income is accrued on a daily basis. Realized gains and losses
from security transactions are calculated on an identified cost basis.
 
    FEDERAL INCOME TAXES -- The Fund intends to qualify for tax treatment
applicable to regulated investment companies under the Internal Revenue Code, as
amended, and distribute all of its taxable income to its shareholders.
Therefore, no provision has been recorded for Federal income or excise taxes.
 
    The Fund has a net tax-basis capital loss carryforward of approximately
$40,610 as of December 31, 1995 which may be applied against any realized net
taxable gain of each succeeding fiscal year until fully utilized or until the
expiration date, whichever occurs first. The carryforward expires $4,250 in 2002
and $36,360 in 2003.
 
    DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS -- Distributions from net investment income
and net realized capital gains, if any, are declared in December. An additional
distribution may be declared in December if necessary to avoid the payment of a
four percent Federal excise tax.
 
    On January 1, 1996, under a Plan pursuant to Rule 18f-3 under the Investment
Company Act of 1940, approved by the Fund's Board December 2, 1995, the Fund
discontinued its practice of declaring daily a dividend to Class A shares at the
rate per share of the excess 12b-1 fees of Class B shares over Class A shares.
 
    FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATIONS -- Foreign currency transactions from foreign
investment activity are translated into U.S. dollars on the following basis: (i)
market value of securities, and dividends and interest receivable are translated
at the closing daily rate of exchange; and, (ii) purchases and sales of
investment securities are translated at the rate at which related foreign
contracts are obtained or at the exchange rate prevailing on the date of the
transaction. The Fund does not isolate that portion of net gain or loss on
investments which is due to changes in foreign exchange rates from that which is
due to changes in market prices of securities held. Such fluctuations are
included with net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments. Exchange
gains or losses from currency translation of other assets and liabilities, if
significant, are reported as a separate component of Net realized and unrealized
gain (loss) on investment transactions.
 
    Section 988 of the Internal Revenue Code provides that gains and losses on
certain transactions attributable to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange
rates must be treated as ordinary income or loss. Accordingly, distributions for
financial statement purposes may differ from the characterization of such
distributions determined on a Federal income tax basis.
 
    DEFERRED ORGANIZATION EXPENSES -- Expenses incurred by the Fund in
connection with its organization have been deferred and are being amortized on a
straight-line basis over a five year period.
 
    RECLASSIFICATIONS -- The timing and characterization of certain income and
net capital gain distributions are determined annually in accordance with
Federal tax regulations which may differ from generally accepted accounting
principles. These differences primarily relate to investments in foreign
denominated securities, passive foreign investment companies, and certain
securities sold at a loss. As a result, Net investment income (loss) and Net
realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions for a
reporting period may differ significantly in amount and character from
distributions during such period. Accordingly, the Fund may periodically make
reclassifications among certain of its capital accounts without impacting the
net asset value of the Fund.
 
    FEES PAID INDIRECTLY -- The Fund has an arrangement whereby a certain
percentage of quarterly cumulative credits resulting from cash balances on
deposit with the custodian are used to offset custody fees, including
transaction and out of pocket expenses. For the period, custody fees were
reduced by $3,297 under this arrangement.
 
2. RELATED PARTIES
 
    Ivy Management, Inc. (IMI) is the Manager and Investment Adviser of the
Fund. For its services, IMI receives a fee monthly at the annual rate of 1.00%
of the Fund's average net assets.
 
    If the Fund's total expenses in any fiscal year (excluding interest, taxes,
brokerage commissions, extraordinary expenses and other expenses subject to
approval by state securities administrators) exceed limits applicable under
state securities laws, IMI will bear the excess expenses. Currently, IMI
voluntarily limits the Fund's total operating expenses (excluding taxes, 12b-1
fees, brokerage commissions, interest, litigation and indemnification expenses,
and other extraordinary expenses) to an annual rate of 1.95% of its average net
assets. The voluntary expense limitation may be terminated or revised at any
time. Expenses reimbursed by manager reflected in the Statement of Operations
consists of required and voluntary reimbursements of $50,021 and $9,109,
respectively.
 
    Mackenzie Investment Management Inc. (MIMI), of which IMI is a wholly owned
subsidiary, provides certain administrative, accounting and pricing services for
the Fund. As compensation for those services, the Fund pays MIMI fees plus
certain out-of-pocket expenses. Such fees are reflected as Administrative
services fee and Fund accounting in the Statement of Operations.
 
    Ivy Mackenzie Distributors, Inc. (IMDI), a wholly owned subsidiary of MIMI,
is the underwriter and distributor of the Fund's shares, and as such, purchases
shares from the Fund at net asset value to settle orders from investment
dealers. For the six months ended June 30, 1996, the net amount of underwriting
discount retained by IMDI was $6,360.
 
    Under Service and Distribution Plans, the Fund reimburses IMDI for service
fee payments made to brokers at an annual rate not to exceed .25% of its average
net asset value. Class B and Class C shares are also subject to an ongoing
distribution fee at an annual rate of .75% of the average net asset value
attributable to Class B and Class C shares. IMDI may use such distribution fee
for purposes of advertising and marketing shares of the Fund. Such fees are
reflected as 12b-1 service and distribution fees in the Statement of Operations.
 
    Ivy Mackenzie Services Corp. (IMSC), a wholly owned subsidiary of MIMI, is
the transfer and shareholder servicing agent for the Fund. The Fund pays a
monthly fee and certain out-of-pocket expenses.
<PAGE>   53
 
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED)
 
Such fees and expenses are reflected as Transfer agent in the Statement of
Operations.
3. BOARD'S COMPENSATION
 
    Trustees who are not affiliated with IMI or MIMI receive compensation from
the Fund, which is reflected as Trustees' fees in the Statement of Operations.
 
4. CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK

    The Fund primarily invests in equity securities of companies in Latin
America. Therefore, the Fund is more susceptible to factors adversely affecting
securities in Latin America than is an equity fund that is not concentrated in
such securities to the same extent.
 
5. FUND SHARE TRANSACTIONS
 
    Fund share transactions for Class A, Class B and Class C were as follows:
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                    SIX MONTHS ENDED           YEAR ENDED
                                     JUNE 30, 1996         DECEMBER 31, 1995
                                  --------------------   ----------------------
            CLASS A               SHARES      AMOUNT      SHARES      AMOUNT
- --------------------------------  -------   ----------   --------   -----------
<S>                               <C>       <C>          <C>        <C>
Sold............................  140,873   $1,117,469    442,664   $ 2,994,237
Issued on reinvestment of
 distributions..................       --           --        834         5,772
Repurchased.....................  (89,752)    (701,585)  (219,064)   (1,454,489)
                                  -------   ----------   --------   -----------
Net increase....................   51,121   $  415,884    224,434   $ 1,545,520
                                  ========  ============ ========== =============
</TABLE>
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                    SIX MONTHS ENDED           YEAR ENDED
                                     JUNE 30, 1996         DECEMBER 31, 1995
                                  --------------------   ----------------------
            CLASS B               SHARES      AMOUNT      SHARES      AMOUNT
- --------------------------------  -------   ----------   --------   -----------
<S>                               <C>       <C>          <C>        <C>
Sold............................   73,618   $  589,278     86,962   $   581,025
Repurchased.....................   (9,862)     (79,381)    (2,256)      (15,231)
                                  -------   ----------   --------   -----------
Net increase....................   63,756   $  509,897     84,706   $   565,794
                                  ========  ============ ========== =============
</TABLE>
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                  FROM APRIL 30, 1996
                                     (COMMENCEMENT)
                                    TO JUNE 30, 1996
                                  --------------------
            CLASS C               SHARES      AMOUNT
- --------------------------------  -------   ----------
<S>                               <C>       <C>        
Sold............................    3,326   $   28,193
                                  -------   ----------
Net increase....................    3,326   $   28,193
                                  ========  ============
</TABLE>
ILASF-3-896
<PAGE>   54

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                                      IVY FUNDS
<S>                             <C>                                                  <C>                 
JUNE 30, 1996

IVY CANADA                      MARKET COMMENTARY:
FUND
                                       The Ivy Canada Fund continues to                     Our research indicates natural gas
                                emphasize the natural resources and basic            storage levels are extremely low, leading to
                                industry sectors of the Canadian economy.            better prices and higher future demand for
                                This allows investors to participate in              producers.  The Ivy Canada Fund focuses on
                                Canada's most important industries and               companies that have strong balance sheets,
- -------------------             market sectors.  Mines and metals, paper and         are demonstrating above average growth,
SEMI-ANNUAL                     forest products, and oil and gas are all             and are trading below net asset value and at
REPORT                          industries in which Canada has many                  low cash multiples.  The Fund manager
- -------------------             competitive advantages.  In general, resource        has scaled back holdings in this sector
This report and the             companies are benefiting from continued              because some companies have met and
financial statements            world demand growth, tighter supply                  exceeded targets and because of concerns
contained herein are            conditions, an undervalued Canadian dollar           about intermediate consolidation in the 
submitted for the general       and most important, more profitable total            shares and energy prices.
information of the share-       cycle commodity prices.                                      The base mining sector has stalled in
holders.  This report is               Paper and forest products remain a            recent months.  Copper and aluminum have
not authorized for distri-      major component of the Fund.  This sector            softened but remain at very profitable levels.
bution to prospective           has underperformed recently, is completely           Low inventory levels for most metals suggest
investors unless preced-        out of favor but our research indicates that         prices should remain firm.
ed or accompanied by            it has excellent recovery potential and                      According to our research, the re-
an effective prospectus.        minimal risk.  The industry is experiencing          synchronization of world economies should
                                solid earnings and cash flow.  Pulp and chip         bring stronger and broader economic growth
Ivy Management, Inc.            prices have receded recently but we expect           later this year and early next year.  We 
Via Mizner Financial            prices will firm once inventories are worked         believe the Ivy Canada Fund, with its 
Plaza                           down in the months to come.  Newsprint               concentration on selected, attractively
700 South Federal Hwy.          prices are slipping but margins are still high.      priced, growth-oriented companies in the
Boca Raton, FL 33432            Lumber prices are also firming.                      resource sectors, is well positioned as an
1-800-456-5111                         The price of gold retraced most of its        inflation hedge and for the "late cycle"
                                early advance.  Jewelry demand is exceeding          outperformance that these sectors have
                                new supply and this should lead to further           historically enjoyed.
                                increases over the next year.  However, we           
                                believe share prices, particularly for senior        IVY MANAGEMENT, INC.
                                companies, are expensive on a cash flow              
                                basis and trade at significant premiums to           
                                net present value.  We will respond to               
                                changes in prices in the context of the              
                                improved long-term trend since this sector           
                                can be quite volatile.  Companies that are            
                                growing through new discoveries continue             
                                to perform well.                                     
                                                                
                                                                

                                ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

                                  BOARD OF TRUSTEES            OFFICERS           TRANSFER AGENT                  MANAGER
                                John S. Anderegg, Jr.     Michael G. Landry,      Ivy Mackenzie            Ivy Management, Inc. 
                                   Paul H. Broyhill           President           Services Corp.               Boca Raton, FL
                                   Stanley Channick       Keith J. Carlson,       P.O. Box 3022            
                                  Frank W. DeFriece, Jr.   Vice President         Boca Raton, FL                DISTRIBUTOR        
                                    Roy J. Glauber       James W. Broadfoot,        33431-0922                 Ivy Mackenzie       
                                  Michael G. Landry        Vice President         1-800-777-6472             Distributors, Inc.    
                                  Michael R. Peers       C. William Ferris,                              Via Mizner Financial Plaza
                                 Joseph G. Rosenthal    Secretary/Treasurer          AUDITORS            700 South Federal Highway 
                                  Richard Silverman      Michael R. Peers,   Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P.       Boca Raton, FL 33432   
                                   J. Brendan Swan            Chairman         Fort Lauderdale, FL                                 
                                                                            
                                    LEGAL COUNSEL           CUSTODIAN                                         [LOGO IVY MACKENZIE]
                                    Dechert Price         Brown Brothers    
                                       & Rhoads           Harriman & Co.   
                                      Boston, MA            Boston, MA     
</TABLE>




<PAGE>   55
 
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS
JUNE 30, 1996 (UNAUDITED)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
        EQUITY SECURITIES -- 100.1%            SHARES       VALUE
<S>                                           <C>        <C>
BASIC INDUSTRIES -- 8.5%
Enscor, Inc.*...............................    79,999   $    61,526
Noranda Inc.................................    30,000       614,173
Nova Corporation............................    25,000       226,149
Schneider Corporation Class A...............     8,500        81,404
Stelco Inc. Series A Convertible*...........    75,000       337,850
                                                         -----------
                                                           1,321,102
                                                         -----------
CAPITAL GOODS -- 3.5%
CHC Helicopter Corporation Class A..........   150,000       538,363
                                                         -----------
CONSUMER NON-DURABLES -- 10.5%
Slater Industries Inc.......................    30,000       283,464
Stone Consolidated Corp.....................    40,000       490,753
Teck Corp. Class B..........................    25,000       512,727
William Resources, Inc.*....................   300,000       353,781
                                                         -----------
                                                           1,640,725
                                                         -----------
CONSUMER SERVICES -- 1.1%
Acklands Ltd.*..............................    15,000       135,140
Hard Suits, Inc.*...........................    52,000        41,897
                                                         -----------
                                                             177,037
                                                         -----------
ENERGY -- 19.0%
Blue Range Resources*.......................    46,918       338,504
Canadian Conquest Exploration Co Ltd.*......   776,200       739,103
Denbury Resources*..........................   101,400       512,477
HCO Ltd. Energy*............................   150,000       139,535
Hurricane Hydrocarbons Ltd. Series 1*.......   125,000        73,247(a)
Hurricane Hydrocarbons Ltd. Series 2*.......   125,000        45,779(a)
Maxx Petroleum Ltd.*........................    25,200        32,855
Olympia Energy, Inc Class A*................   725,000       371,727
Penn West Petroleum Ltd.*...................    50,000       324,116
Petromet Resources Ltd.*....................    75,000       151,071
Truax Resources Corp. Class A*..............   250,000       250,870
                                                         -----------
                                                           2,979,284
                                                         -----------
ENERGY SERVICES -- 1.9%
Artisan Drilling Ltd........................   100,000       296,649
                                                         -----------
MINES & METALS -- 16.8%
Dakota Mining Corp.*........................   130,000       269,474
Exall Resources Ltd.*.......................   300,000        92,291
Golden Knight Resources, Inc.*..............   100,000       618,934
Inco Ltd. ..................................    12,500       402,399
International Curator Resources, Ltd.*......    44,700       405,992
Princeton Mining Corp.*.....................   389,750       108,482
Princeton Mining Warrants*..................   151,800        10,007
Redfern Resources Ltd.*.....................   105,500       153,005
Stampeder Exploration Ltd.*.................    75,000       282,915
Western Garnet Company Ltd.*................    70,000       279,436
                                                         -----------
                                                           2,622,935
                                                         -----------
PAPER & FOREST -- 21.5%
Ainsworth Lumber Company*...................    77,500       428,584
 
<CAPTION>
             EQUITY SECURITIES                 SHARES       VALUE
<S>                                           <C>        <C>
Alliance Forest Products, Inc.*.............    30,000       472,441
Donohue, Inc................................    54,500   $   714,558
H.J. Forest Products, Inc.*.................    88,400       210,438
St. Laurent Paperboard Inc.*................    25,000       333,272
Tembec Inc. Class A*........................    20,000       136,971
Timberwest Forest Ltd.......................    40,000       439,480
Weldwood of Canada Ltd......................     4,900       144,820
West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd..................    20,000       483,429
                                                         -----------
                                                           3,363,993
                                                         -----------
PRECIOUS METALS -- 9.9%
Aber Resources, Ltd.*.......................    20,000       260,026
Goldcorp Inc. Class A*......................    19,200       317,832
Orvana Minerals Corporation*................    97,222       562,574
Platinova A/S*..............................    75,000       156,565
REA Gold Corporation*.......................   119,000       252,774
                                                         -----------
                                                           1,549,771
                                                         -----------
TECHNOLOGY -- 7.4%
Offshore Systems International Ltd.*........   308,824       486,337
Offshore Systems International
  Ltd Warrants*.............................    75,000        10,987(a)
Semi-Tech Corporation.......................   140,000       666,545
                                                         -----------
                                                           1,163,869
                                                         -----------
TOTAL EQUITY SECURITIES
  (Cost -- $17,005,826).....................              15,653,728
                                                         -----------
SHORT-TERM OBLIGATIONS -- 0.6%                PRINCIPAL
- --------------------------------------------  --------
U.S. Treasury Bill, 5.17%, 09/05/96
  (Cost -- $98,792).........................  $100,000        98,792
                                                         -----------
TOTAL INVESTMENTS -- 100.7%
  (Cost -- $17,104,618)(b)..................              15,752,520
OTHER ASSETS, LESS LIABILITIES -- (0.7%)....                (106,401)
                                                         -----------
NET ASSETS -- 100%..........................             $15,646,119
                                                         ===========
 *  Non-income producing security.
(a) Securities valued in good faith by the Valuation Committee of
    the Board of Trustees. The cost of these securities at June 30,
    1996 aggregated $385,706. See Note 1 of the Notes to the
    Financial Statements.
(b) Cost is the same for Federal income tax purposes.
OTHER INFORMATION:
At June 30, 1996, net unrealized depreciation based on cost for
financial statement and Federal income tax purposes is as follows:
    Gross unrealized appreciation.....................   $ 2,194,227
    Gross unrealized depreciation.....................    (3,546,325)
                                                         -----------
        Net unrealized depreciation...................   $(1,352,098)
                                                         ===========
Purchases and sales of investments (excluding short-term
obligations) aggregated $2,960,045 and $7,107,431, respectively, for
the period ended June 30, 1996.
</TABLE>
 
                      (See Notes to Financial Statements)
<PAGE>   56
 
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
JUNE 30, 1996 (UNAUDITED)
 
<TABLE>
<S>                                                                                                                   <C>
ASSETS
Investments, at value (identified cost -- $17,104,618)..............................................................  $15,752,520
Receivables:
  Fund shares sold..................................................................................................       17,592
  Dividends and interest............................................................................................        7,657
Deferred organization expenses......................................................................................       24,148
Other assets........................................................................................................       10,969
                                                                                                                      -----------
  Total assets......................................................................................................   15,812,886
                                                                                                                      -----------
LIABILITIES
Payables:
  Distributions to shareholders.....................................................................................          963
  Fund shares repurchased...........................................................................................       10,320
  Management and advisory fees......................................................................................       11,428
  12b-1 service and distribution fees...............................................................................        5,860
  Administrative services fee.......................................................................................        1,344
  Fund accounting...................................................................................................        2,678
  Transfer agent....................................................................................................        9,013
Due to custodian....................................................................................................      106,313
Other accrued expenses and liabilities..............................................................................       18,848
                                                                                                                      -----------
  Total liabilities.................................................................................................      166,767
                                                                                                                      -----------
NET ASSETS..........................................................................................................  $15,646,119
                                                                                                                      ===========
CLASS A:
Net asset value and redemption price per share ($14,474,368/1,580,788 shares outstanding)...........................  $      9.16
                                                                                                                      ===========
Maximum offering price per share ($9.16 X 100/94.25)*...............................................................  $      9.72
                                                                                                                      ===========
CLASS B:
Net asset value and offering price per share ($1,147,735/125,767 shares outstanding)**..............................  $      9.13
                                                                                                                      ===========
CLASS C:
Net asset value and offering price per share ($24,016/2,627 shares outstanding)**...................................  $      9.14
                                                                                                                      ===========
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:
  Capital paid-in...................................................................................................  $16,998,217
  Net unrealized depreciation on investments........................................................................   (1,352,098)
                                                                                                                      -----------
NET ASSETS..........................................................................................................  $15,646,119
                                                                                                                      ===========
</TABLE>
 
 * On sales of more than $50,000 the offering price is reduced.
** Redemption price per share is equal to the net asset value per share less any
   applicable contingent deferred sales charge.
 
                      (See Notes to Financial Statements)
<PAGE>   57
 
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1996 (UNAUDITED)
 
<TABLE>
<S>                                                                                                          <C>       <C>
Investment income
  Dividends (net of $13,377 foreign taxes withheld)........................................................            $   66,477
  Interest.................................................................................................                43,224
                                                                                                                       ----------
                                                                                                                          109,701
                                                                                                                       ----------
Expenses
  Management fee...........................................................................................  $50,469
  Advisory fee.............................................................................................   35,328
  Transfer agent...........................................................................................   53,621
  Administrative services fee..............................................................................   10,094
  Custodian fees...........................................................................................   15,004
  Blue Sky fees............................................................................................   14,621
  Auditing and accounting fees.............................................................................   19,839
  Shareholder reports......................................................................................    4,639
  Amortization of organization expenses....................................................................    3,740
  Fund accounting..........................................................................................   16,316
  Trustees' fees...........................................................................................    1,690
  12b-1 service and distribution fees
    Class A................................................................................................   37,862
    Class B................................................................................................    6,187
    Class C................................................................................................       13
  Legal....................................................................................................   14,366
  Other....................................................................................................    4,019
                                                                                                                       ----------
    Total expenses.........................................................................................               287,808
                                                                                                                       ----------
NET INVESTMENT LOSS........................................................................................              (178,107)
                                                                                                                       ----------
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN ON INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS
  Net realized gain on investments and foreign currency transactions.......................................             1,395,890
  Net unrealized appreciation during the period on investments.............................................               913,000
                                                                                                                       ----------
Net gain on investment transactions........................................................................             2,308,890
                                                                                                                       ----------
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS.......................................................            $2,130,783
                                                                                                                       ==========
</TABLE>
 
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                      FOR THE SIX    FOR THE YEAR
                                                                                                      MONTHS ENDED      ENDED
                                                                                                        JUNE 30,     DECEMBER 31,
                                                                                                      ------------   ------------
                                                                                                         1996*           1995
                                                                                                      ------------   ------------
<S>                                                                                                   <C>            <C>
DECREASE IN NET ASSETS
Operations:
  Net investment loss...............................................................................  $  (178,107 )  $  (413,829 )
  Net realized gain on investments and foreign currency transactions................................    1,395,890      1,423,512
  Net unrealized appreciation during the period on investments......................................      913,000         20,707
                                                                                                      ------------   ------------
    Net increase resulting from operations..........................................................    2,130,783      1,030,390
                                                                                                      ------------   ------------
Class A distributions
  From net realized gain............................................................................   (1,289,721 )     (519,054 )
  In excess of net realized gain....................................................................      (41,041 )           --
                                                                                                      ------------   ------------
    Total distributions to Class A shareholders.....................................................   (1,330,762 )     (519,054 )
                                                                                                      ------------   ------------
Class B distributions
  From net realized gain............................................................................     (103,894 )      (23,912 )
  In excess of net realized gain....................................................................       (3,306 )           --
                                                                                                      ------------   ------------
    Total distributions to Class B shareholders.....................................................     (107,200 )      (23,912 )
                                                                                                      ------------   ------------
Class C distributions
  From net realized gain............................................................................       (2,128 )           --
  In excess of net realized gain....................................................................          (68 )           --
                                                                                                      ------------   ------------
    Total distributions to Class C shareholders.....................................................       (2,196 )           --
                                                                                                      ------------   ------------
Fund share transactions (Note 5):
    Class A.........................................................................................   (5,583,640 )   (4,372,745 )
    Class B.........................................................................................       17,354        343,265
    Class C.........................................................................................       27,206             --
                                                                                                      ------------   ------------
    Net decrease resulting from Fund share transactions.............................................   (5,539,080 )   (4,029,480 )
                                                                                                      ------------   ------------
TOTAL DECREASE IN NET ASSETS........................................................................   (4,848,455 )   (3,542,056 )
NET ASSETS
  Beginning of period...............................................................................   20,494,574     24,036,630
                                                                                                      ------------   ------------
  END OF PERIOD.....................................................................................  $15,646,119    $20,494,574
                                                                                                      =============== ==============
ACCUMULATED UNDISTRIBUTED NET INVESTMENT LOSS.......................................................  $        --    $  (185,467 )
                                                                                                      =============== ==============
</TABLE>
 
* Unaudited.
 
                      (See Notes to Financial Statements)
<PAGE>   58
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
 CLASS A
                   FOR THE SIX   FOR THE YEAR  FOR THE SIX                                            FOR THE EIGHT       FOR THE  
                  MONTHS ENDED      ENDED      MONTHS ENDED                                           MONTHS ENDED      YEAR ENDED 
 SELECTED           JUNE 30,     DECEMBER 31,  DECEMBER 31,       FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30,           JUNE 30,        OCTOBER 31,
PER SHARE         -------------  ------------  ------------   -----------------------------------     -------------     -----------
   DATA               1996*          1995          1994        1994          1993          1992           1991             1990    
                  -------------  ------------  ------------   -------       -------       -------     -------------     -----------
<S>              <C>          <C>             <C>             <C>          <C>           <C>            <C>              <C>       
Net asset                                                                                                                          
 value,                                                                                                                            
 beginning                                                                                                                         
 of                                                                                                                                
 period...       $    9.21    $     8.90      $   9.85       $ 10.04       $  7.43       $  8.89        $  8.55          $ 10.53   
                 ----------   ------------   ------------     -------       -------       -------     -------------     -----------
 Income                                                                                                                            
   (loss)                                                                                                                          
   from                                                                                                                            
   investment                                                                                                                    
   operations                                                                                                                    
 Net                                                                                                                               
   investment                                                                                                                    
   loss...            (.10)         (.19)(a)      (.11)         (.11)         (.01)         (.12)          (.03)             .02   
 Net gain                                                                                                                          
   (loss)                                                                                                                          
   on                                                                                                                              
   investment                                                                                                                    
   transactions                                                                                                                  
   (both                                                                                                                           
   realized and                                                                                                                  
   unrealized)...      .97           .75          (.81)          .24          3.35         (1.34)           .41            (1.98)  
                   -------   ------------   ------------     -------       -------       -------     -------------     ----------- 
 Total                                                                                                                             
   from                                                                                                                            
   investment                                                                                                                    
   operations....      .87           .56          (.92)          .13          3.34         (1.46)           .38            (1.96)  
                   -------    ------------   ------------     -------       -------       -------     -------------     -----------
 Less                                                                                                                              
   distributions                                                                                                                 
   From net                                                                                                                        
   investment                                                                                                                    
   income........       --            --             --            --            --            --             --              .02  
 From net                                                                                                                          
   realized                                                                                                                        
   gain...             .89           .25             --           .31           .73            --            .04               --  
 In excess                                                                                                                         
   of net                                                                                                                          
   realized                                                                                                                        
   gain..........      .03            --             --            --            --            --             --               --  
 From                                                                                                                              
   capital                                                                                                                         
   paid-in.......       --            --            .03           .01            --            --             --               --  
                   -------    ------------   ------------     -------       -------       -------     -------------     -----------
   Total                                                                                                                           
   distributions.       92           .25            .03           .32           .73            --            .04              .02  
                   -------    ------------   ------------     -------       -------       -------     -------------     -----------
Net asset                                                                                                                          
 value,                                                                                                                            
 end of                                                                                                                            
 period..........  $  9.16      $   9.21       $   8.90       $  9.85       $ 10.04       $  7.43        $  8.89          $  8.55  
                   =======  ============   ============      ========      ========      ========    ==============    =========== 
Total                                                                                                                              
return(%)........     9.45(c)       6.37(b)       (9.38)(c)      1.05(b)      47.10(b)     (16.42)(b)       6.59(b)(d)     (18.69)(
RATIOS AND                                                                                                                         
 SUPPLEMENTAL                                                                                                                    
 DATA                                                                                                                              
Net                                                                                                                                
 assets,                                                                                                                           
 end of                                                                                                                            
 period                                                                                                                            
 (in                                                                                                                               
 thousands)......  $14,474      $ 19,353       $ 23,296       $34,549       $30,971       $11,280        $14,369          $14,268  
Ratio of                                                                                                                           
 expenses                                                                                                                          
 to                                                                                                                                
 average                                                                                                                           
 net                                                                                                                               
 assets(%).......   2.82(d)         2.90(e)        2.44(d)       2.05          2.63          2.70           2.78(d)          2.89  
Ratio of                                                                                                                           
 net                                                                                                                               
 investment                                                                                                                        
 loss to                                                                                                                           
 average                                                                                                                           
 net                                                                                                                               
 assets(%).......    (1.73)(d)     (2.13)(a)      (1.85)(d)     (1.09)        (1.41)        (1.39)          (.52)(d)          .16  
Portfolio                                                                                                                          
 turnover                                                                                                                          
 rate(%).........       32(d)         21             36(d)         62            32             2              4(d)             0  
Average                                                                                                                            
 commission                                                                                                                        
 rate(f).........  $ .0143           N/A            N/A             N/A           N/A           N/A            N/A              N/A
</TABLE>
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                                FOR THE PERIOD
                                                 FOR THE SIX          FOR THE YEAR         FOR THE SIX          APRIL 1, 1994
                                                MONTHS ENDED             ENDED             MONTHS ENDED         (COMMENCEMENT)
                   CLASS B                        JUNE 30,            DECEMBER 31,         DECEMBER 31,          TO JUNE 30,
                                                -------------         ------------         ------------         --------------
           SELECTED PER SHARE DATA                  1996*                 1995                 1994                  1994
                                                -------------         ------------         ------------         --------------
<S>                                             <C>                   <C>                  <C>                  <C>
Net asset value, beginning of period..........     $  9.21               $ 8.90               $ 9.85                $10.16
                                                    ------               ------               ------                ------
  Income (loss) from investment operations
  Net investment loss.........................        (.11)                (.20)(a)             (.09)                 (.02)
  Net (gain) loss on investment transactions
    (both realized and unrealized)............         .95                  .71                 (.86)                 (.29)
                                                    ------               ------               ------                ------
    Total from investment operations..........         .84                  .51                 (.95)                 (.31)
                                                    ------               ------               ------                ------
  Less distributions
  From net realized gain......................         .89                  .20                   --                    --
  In excess of net realized gain..............         .03                   --                   --                    --
                                                    ------               ------               ------                ------
    Total distributions.......................         .92                  .20                   --                    --
                                                    ------               ------               ------                ------
Net asset value, end of period................     $  9.13               $ 9.21               $ 8.90                $ 9.85
                                                ===============       ==============       ===============      ==================
Total return(%)...............................        9.12(c)              5.74(b)             (9.64)(c)             (3.05)(c)
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)......     $ 1,148               $1,142               $  741                $  227
Ratio of expenses to average net assets(%)....        3.42(d)              3.50(e)              3.03(d)               2.68(d)
Ratio of net investment loss to average net
  assets(%)...................................       (2.33)(d)            (2.73)(a)            (2.44)(d)             (1.72)(d)
Portfolio turnover rate(%)....................          32(d)                21                   36(d)                 62
Average commission rate(f)....................     $ .0143                  N/A                  N/A                   N/A
</TABLE>
 
                      (See Notes to Financial Statements)
<PAGE>   59
 
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (CONTINUED)
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                                  FOR THE PERIOD
                                                                                                                  APRIL 30, 1996
                                                                                                                  (COMMENCEMENT)
                                                    CLASS C                                                         TO JUNE 30,
                                                                                                                  ---------------
                                            SELECTED PER SHARE DATA                                                    1996*
                                                                                                                  ---------------
<S>                                                                                                               <C>
Net asset value, beginning of period............................................................................      $ 10.67
                                                                                                                       ------
  Loss from investment operations
  Net investment loss...........................................................................................         (.01)
  Net loss on investment transactions (both realized and unrealized)............................................         (.60)
                                                                                                                       ------
    Total from investment operations............................................................................         (.61)
                                                                                                                       ------
  Less distributions
  From net realized gain........................................................................................          .89
  In excess of net realized gain................................................................................          .03
                                                                                                                       ------
    Total distributions.........................................................................................          .92
                                                                                                                       ------
Net asset value, end of period..................................................................................      $  9.14
                                                                                                                  ==================
Total return(%).................................................................................................        (5.72)(c)
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)........................................................................      $    24
Ratio of expenses to average net assets(%)......................................................................         3.42(d)
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets(%)...........................................................        (2.33)(d)
Portfolio turnover rate(%)......................................................................................           32(d)
Average commission rate(f)......................................................................................      $ .0143

(a)      Net investment loss is net of expenses reimbursed by manager.
 
(b)      Total return does not reflect a sales charge.
 
(c)      Total return represents aggregate total return and does not reflect a sales charge.
 
(d)      Annualized.
 
(e)      The ratio of expenses to average net assets is net of expenses reimbursed by manager. Without the expense 
         reimbursement, the ratio of expenses to average daily net assets would have been 3.23% and 3.83% for Class A and Class
         B, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 1995.
 
(f)      For fiscal years beginning on or after September 1, 1995, a fund is required to disclose its average 
         commission rate per share for security trades on which commissions are charged. This amount may vary from period 
         to period and fund to fund depending on the mix of trades executed in various markets where trading practices 
         and commission rate structures may differ.
 
 *       Unaudited.
 
</TABLE>
 
                      (See Notes to Financial Statements)
<PAGE>   60
 
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
 
    Ivy Canada Fund (the Fund) is a series of shares of Ivy Fund. The shares of
beneficial interest are assigned no par value and an unlimited number of shares
of Class A, Class B and Class C are authorized. Ivy Fund was organized as a
Massachusetts business trust under a Declaration of Trust dated December 21,
1983 and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as
a diversified, open-end management investment company.
 
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
 
    Following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently
followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. The
policies are in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
Preparation of the financial statements includes the use of management
estimates. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
 
    SECURITY VALUATION -- Securities for which market quotations are readily
available are valued at market. Short-term obligations and commercial paper are
valued at amortized cost, which approximates market. Debt securities (other than
commercial paper and other short-term obligations) are valued on the basis of
valuations furnished by a pricing service authorized by the Board of Trustees
(the Board), which determines valuations based upon market transactions for
normal, institutional-size trading units of such securities. For valuation
purposes, quotations of foreign securities in foreign currencies are translated
into U.S. dollar equivalents using the foreign exchange quotation in effect.
 
    All other securities are valued at their fair value as determined in good
faith by the Valuation Committee of the Board. As of June 30, 1996, securities
valued in good faith by the Valuation Committee of the Board amounted to
$130,013 (.83% of net assets) and have been noted as such in the investment
portfolio.
 
    SECURITY TRANSACTIONS AND INVESTMENT INCOME -- Security transactions are
accounted for on the trade date. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend
date, and interest income is accrued on a daily basis. Realized gains and losses
from security transactions are calculated on an identified cost basis.
 
    FEDERAL INCOME TAXES -- The Fund intends to qualify for tax treatment
applicable to regulated investment companies under the Internal Revenue Code, as
amended, and distribute all of its taxable income to its shareholders.
Therefore, no provision has been recorded for Federal income or excise taxes.
 
    The Fund earned Canadian source dividends of $144,298 ($.08 per share).
These dividends were subject to Canadian withholding tax in the amount of
$21,630 ($.01 per share). The Fund intends to elect to pass through to its
shareholders their proportionate share of such taxes. Shareholders may apply
their proportionate share of such foreign taxes paid as either a tax credit or
itemized deduction.
 
    Pursuant to Section 852 of the Internal Revenue Code, the Fund designates
$1,839,804 as capital gain dividends for its taxable year ended June 30, 1996.
 
    DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS -- Distributions from net investment income
and net realized capital gains, if any, are declared in June. An additional
distribution may be declared in December if necessary to avoid the payment of a
four percent Federal excise tax.
 
    On January 1, 1996, under a Plan pursuant to Rule 18f-3 under the Investment
Company Act of 1940, approved by the Fund's Board December 2, 1995, the Fund
discontinued its practice of declaring daily a dividend to Class A shares at the
rate per share of the excess 12b-1 fees of Class B shares over Class A shares.
 
    FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATIONS -- Foreign currency transactions from foreign
investment activity are translated into U.S. dollars on the following basis: (i)
market value of securities, and dividends and interest receivable are translated
at the closing daily rate of exchange; and, (ii) purchases and sales of
investment securities are translated at the rate at which related foreign
contracts are obtained or at the exchange rate prevailing on the date of the
transaction. The Fund does not isolate that portion of net gain or loss on
investments which is due to changes in foreign exchange rates from that which is
due to changes in market prices of securities held. Such fluctuations are
included with net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments. Exchange
gains or losses from currency translation of other assets and liabilities, if
significant, are reported as a separate component of Net realized and unrealized
gain (loss) on investment transactions.
 
    Section 988 of the Internal Revenue Code provides that gains and losses on
certain transactions attributable to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange
rates must be treated as ordinary income or loss. Accordingly, distributions for
financial statement purposes may differ from the characterization of such
distributions determined on a Federal income tax basis.
 
    DEFERRED ORGANIZATION EXPENSES -- Expenses incurred by the Fund in
connection with issuing Class B shares have been deferred and are being
amortized on a straight-line basis over a five year period.
 
    RECLASSIFICATIONS -- The timing and characterization of certain income and
net capital gain distributions are determined annually in accordance with
Federal tax regulations which may differ from generally accepted accounting
principles. These differences primarily relate to investments in foreign
denominated securities, passive foreign investment companies, and certain
securities sold at a loss. As a result, Net investment income (loss) and Net
realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions for a
reporting period may differ significantly in amount and character from
distributions during such period. Accordingly, the Fund may periodically make
reclassifications among certain of its capital accounts without impacting the
net asset value of the Fund.
 
2. RELATED PARTIES
 
    Mackenzie Financial Corporation (MFC) in Toronto, Ontario, Canada is the
Investment Adviser of the Fund. For its services, MFC receives a fee monthly at
the annual rate of .35% of the Fund's average net assets. The fee is collected
from the Fund and remitted to MFC by Mackenzie Investment Management Inc.
(MIMI), a subsidiary of MFC.
 
    The Fund pays Ivy Management, Inc. (IMI), a wholly owned subsidiary of MIMI,
a management fee monthly at the annual rate of .50% of the Fund's average net
assets.
 
    If the Fund's total expenses in any fiscal year (excluding interest, taxes,
brokerage commissions, extraordinary expenses and other expenses subject to
approval by state securities administrators) exceed limits applicable under
state securities laws, IMI will bear the excess expenses. In addition, IMI may
voluntarily reimburse a Fund's expenses.
 
    MIMI also provides certain administrative, accounting and pricing services
for the Fund. As compensation for those services, the Fund pays MIMI fees plus
certain out-of-pocket expenses. Such fees are reflected as Administrative
services fee and Fund accounting in the Statement of Operations.
 
    Ivy Mackenzie Distributors, Inc. (IMDI), a wholly owned subsidiary of MIMI,
is the underwriter and distributor of the Fund's shares, and as such, purchases
shares from the Fund at net asset value to settle orders from investment
dealers. For the six months ended June 30, 1996, the net amount of underwriting
discount retained by IMDI was $4,083.
 
    Under Service and Distribution Plans, the Fund reimburses IMDI for service
fee payments made to brokers at an annual rate not to exceed .25% of its average
net asset value. Class A shares are also subject to an ongoing distribution fee
at an annual rate of .15% of the average net asset value of Class A shares.
Class B and Class C shares are also subject to an ongoing distribution fee at an
annual rate of .75% of the average net asset value attributable to Class B and
Class C shares. IMDI may use such distribution fee for purposes of advertising
and marketing shares of the Fund. Such fees are reflected as 12b-1 service and
distribution fees in the Statement of Operations.
 
    Ivy Mackenzie Services Corp. (IMSC), a wholly owned subsidiary of MIMI, is
the transfer and shareholder servicing agent for the Fund. The Fund pays a
monthly fee and certain out-of-pocket expenses. Such fees and expenses are
reflected as Transfer agent in the Statement of Operations.
<PAGE>   61
 
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED)
 
3. BOARD'S COMPENSATION
 
    Trustees who are not affiliated with IMI or MIMI receive compensation from
the Fund, which is reflected as Trustees' fees in the Statement of Operations.

4. ACQUISITION OF MACKENZIE CANADA FUND

    On February 1, 1995, the Fund acquired the net assets (valued at
$19,896,976) of Mackenzie Canada Fund (MCF) d/b/a Ivy Canada Fund, approved by
the Board September 29, 1994, and approved by MCF's shareholders on January 27,
1995. The acquisition was accomplished by a tax-free exchange, based on values
computed as of the close of January 31, 1995, of 2,513,884 (NAV $7.91) shares
(2,427,796 Class A and 86,088 Class B) of the Fund for 2,513,884 (NAV $7.91)
shares (2,427,796 Class A and 86,088 Class B) of MCF outstanding. MCF's net
assets at that date of $19,896,976 including $631,992 net realized capital loss
and $4,664,975 unrealized depreciation on investments, were combined with the
Fund for total net assets after acquisition of $19,896,992.

5. FUND SHARE TRANSACTIONS
 
    Fund share transactions for Class A, Class B and Class C were as follows:
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                               SIX MONTHS ENDED               YEAR ENDED
                                 JUNE 30, 1996             DECEMBER 31, 1995
                           -------------------------   -------------------------
         CLASS A             SHARES        AMOUNT        SHARES        AMOUNT
- -------------------------  ----------   ------------   ----------   ------------
<S>                        <C>          <C>            <C>          <C>
Sold.....................   1,082,196   $ 10,752,961      926,528   $  8,132,834
Issued on reinvestment of
 distributions...........     138,818      1,271,152       46,215        419,175
Repurchased..............  (1,741,488)   (17,607,753)  (1,490,048)   (12,924,754)
                           ----------   ------------   ----------   ------------
Net decrease.............    (520,474)  $ (5,583,640)    (517,305)  $ (4,372,745)
                           ============ ============== ============ ==============
</TABLE>
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                               SIX MONTHS ENDED               YEAR ENDED
                                 JUNE 30, 1996             DECEMBER 31, 1995
                           -------------------------   -------------------------
         CLASS B             SHARES        AMOUNT        SHARES        AMOUNT
- -------------------------  ----------   ------------   ----------   ------------
<S>                        <C>          <C>            <C>          <C>
Sold.....................      68,332   $    668,134       73,447   $    630,818
Issued on reinvestment of
 distributions...........       9,244         84,401        2,291         20,775
Repurchased..............     (75,792)      (735,181)     (35,009)      (308,328)
                           ----------   ------------   ----------   ------------
Net increase.............       1,784   $     17,354       40,729   $    343,265
                           ============ ============== ============ ==============
</TABLE>
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                              FROM APRIL 30, 1996
                                (COMMENCEMENT)
                               TO JUNE 30, 1996
                           -------------------------
         CLASS C             SHARES        AMOUNT
- -------------------------  ----------   ------------
<S>                        <C>          <C>           
Sold.....................       2,387   $     25,010
Issued on reinvestment of
 distributions...........         240          2,196
                           ----------   ------------
Net increase.............       2,627   $     27,206
                           ============ ==============
</TABLE>
 
<PAGE>   62

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                                      IVY FUNDS
<S>                             <C>                                                    <C>                
JUNE 30, 1996

IVY                             MARKET COMMENTARY:
BOND     
FUND                                   During the first six months of this year               During this period of time, the Ivy
                                interest rates trended higher in response to faster    Bond Fund has increased the duration of the 
                                than expected economic growth.  Additionally,          portfolio from a fairly neutral point to one
                                energy and grain prices went up because of             which is more sensitive to changes in
                                colder than normal weather and low inventories         interest rates.  This is because we expect
- -------------------             of these commodities.  On the labor front, a           interest rates to be stable or even decline.
SEMI-ANNUAL                     surprising number of new jobs have been                Additionally, the credit quality of the 
REPORT                          created and unemployment has declined,                 portfolio has been upgraded somewhat in 
- -------------------             leading to an increase in labor costs.  Histori-       advance of the expected moderating in the 
This report and the             cally, these factors have presaged an increase in      economy.
financial statements            inflation and as market participants fear a repeat            The Fund continues to invest for
contained herein are            of the downturn in bond prices similar to 1994,        total return across the broad spectrum of
submitted for the general       the tone of the fixed income markets has swung         vehicles available in the fixed income
information of the share-       dramatically from complacency to caution.              universe.  Areas with the best values in the
holders.  This report is               Our research indicates the pace of eco-         past have been corporate bonds with lower
not authorized for distri-      nomic growth should moderate in the months             credit quality.  The Fund has invested in
bution to prospective           to come as the economy appears to be in the            these bonds and has reaped the benefits of
investors unless preced-        later stages of a longer term economic recovery.       significant spread tightening in the 
ed or accompanied by            This should allay fears of a resurgence of             corporate bond sector.  We expect better
an effective prospectus.        inflation.  Additionally, the Federal Reserve          returns from somewhat higher rated bonds in
                                Board is firmly committed to price stability           the future.  Thus, we have upgraded the
Ivy Management, Inc.            and we expect that they will act to defend this        portfolio accordingly.
Via Mizner Financial            mission.  Monetary policy is currently somewhat               The Ivy Bond Fund continues to be
Plaza                           restrictive which should act as a brake on the         invested in US dollars denominated corporate
700 South Federal Hwy.          economy over the near future.                          bonds in high-growth nations.  These invest-
Boca Raton, FL 33432                   Corporate earnings and cash flows continue      ments provide added diversification and high
1-800-456-5111                  to be good, with second quarter earnings               relative yields.  Economic reforms put in 
                                generally coming in better than expected and           place in several Latin American countries
                                up about 8% over the past year.  There were,           have significantly reduced inflation, 
                                however, a few highly publicized earnings              increased currency stability and economic
                                disappointments.  According to Moody's                 activity which have been positive for these
                                Investors Service, defaults on corporate bonds         investments.
                                have declined, credit upgrades are outpacing                  We believe our outlook for low
                                downgrades and corporate balance sheets are            inflation stable to lower interest rates and
                                stronger than they have been in a decade.  Many        a typically healthier corporate America,
                                companies have been busy deleveraging and              will continue to provide a favorable
                                have taken advantage of lower interest rate levels     environment for the Ivy Bond Fund.
                                to pay off higher coupon debt thus cutting their      
                                interest costs significantly.                         IVY MANAGEMENT, INC.
                                                                                     
                                                                                 
                                                                                                               
                                                                                 

                                ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

                                  BOARD OF TRUSTEES            OFFICERS           TRANSFER AGENT                  MANAGER
                                John S. Anderegg, Jr.     Michael G. Landry,      Ivy Mackenzie            Ivy Management, Inc. 
                                   Paul H. Broyhill           President           Services Corp.               Boca Raton, FL
                                   Stanley Channick       Keith J. Carlson,       P.O. Box 3022            
                                  Frank W. DeFriece, Jr.   Vice President         Boca Raton, FL                DISTRIBUTOR        
                                    Roy J. Glauber       James W. Broadfoot,        33431-0922                 Ivy Mackenzie       
                                  Michael G. Landry        Vice President         1-800-777-6472             Distributors, Inc.    
                                  Michael R. Peers       C. William Ferris,                              Via Mizner Financial Plaza
                                 Joseph G. Rosenthal    Secretary/Treasurer          AUDITORS            700 South Federal Highway 
                                  Richard Silverman      Michael R. Peers,   Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P.       Boca Raton, FL 33432   
                                   J. Brendan Swan            Chairman         Fort Lauderdale, FL                                 
                                                                            
                                    LEGAL COUNSEL           CUSTODIAN                                         [LOGO IVY MACKENZIE]
                                    Dechert Price         Brown Brothers    
                                       & Rhoads           Harriman & Co.   
                                      Boston, MA            Boston, MA     
</TABLE>




<PAGE>   63
 
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS
JUNE 30, 1996 (UNAUDITED)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
        CORPORATE BONDS -- 75.5%           PRINCIPAL       VALUE
<S>                                        <C>          <C>
360 Communications Co., 7.50%, 03/01/06..  $2,000,000   $  1,910,000
ACME Metals Inc., 13.50%, 08/01/04*......   1,000,000        908,750
Affinity Group Inc., 11.50%, 10/15/03*...   1,000,000      1,007,500
American President Co. Ltd., 8.00%,
  01/15/24...............................   1,000,000        956,250
Berkeley Federal Bank & Trust, 12.00%,
  06/15/05*..............................   1,000,000      1,022,500
CBS, Inc., 8.875%, 06/01/22*.............   1,000,000        962,500
Caremark International, 6.875%,
  08/15/03...............................   2,000,000      1,835,000
Clark R&M Holdings, 0.0%, 02/15/00*......   1,000,000        688,750
Cobb Theatres, 10.625%, 03/01/03*........   1,000,000      1,022,500
Conseco Inc., 10.50%, 12/15/04...........   1,500,000      1,657,500
Delphi Financial Group Inc., 8.00%,
  10/01/03...............................   2,500,000      2,368,750
Delta Air Lines, 9.20%, 09/23/14.........   1,000,000      1,068,750
Delta Air Lines, 9.59%, 01/12/17.........   1,500,000      1,689,375
Developers Diversified Realty Corp.,
  7.28%, 11/24/05........................   1,000,000        937,500
Duke Realty Investments, 7.375%,
  09/22/05...............................   1,000,000        955,000
Duty Free International Inc., 7.00%,
  01/15/04...............................   2,000,000      1,847,500
FHP International Corp., 7.00%,
  09/15/03...............................   2,000,000      1,905,000
Ferrellgas Partners LP 144A, 9.375%,
  06/15/06*..............................   1,000,000        965,000
Fort Howard, 10.92%, 02/15/12*...........   1,500,000      1,518,750
Franchise Finance Corp., 7.875%,
  11/30/05...............................   1,000,000        947,500
Freeport-McMoran Res., 7.00%,
  02/15/08...............................   1,000,000        923,750
Georgia-Pacific Corp., 7.375%,
  12/01/25...............................   1,000,000        915,000
Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Inc., 7.70%,
  01/15/04...............................   1,000,000        932,500
Greenwich Air Services, 10.50%,
  06/01/06*..............................   1,000,000        996,250
HMC Acquisition Properties Inc., 9.00%,
  12/15/07*..............................   1,000,000        909,330
Hills Stores Corp., 12.50%, 07/01/03*....   1,500,000      1,470,000
Indianapolis Life Insurance Co., 8.66%,
  04/01/11...............................   1,000,000      1,026,250
K-III Communication Corp., 8.50%,
  02/01/06*..............................   1,000,000        910,000
Leucadia National Corp., 8.25%,
  06/15/05...............................   2,000,000      1,997,500
Long Island Lighting Co., 8.625%,
  04/15/04...............................   2,000,000      2,020,000
Long Island Lighting Co., 8.90%,
  07/15/19*..............................   1,000,000        903,750
Maxus Energy Corp, 9.375%, 11/01/03*.....   1,500,000      1,447,500
Mitchell Energy & Development Corp.,
  6.75%, 02/15/04........................   1,000,000        937,500
News America Holdings, 7.75%, 01/20/24...   2,000,000      1,845,000
News America Holdings, 7.70%, 10/30/25...   1,000,000        915,000
Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc., 8.75%,
  12/01/13...............................   4,000,000      3,970,000
PDV America Inc., 7.25%, 08/01/98........   1,000,000        993,750
PDV America Inc., 7.875%, 08/01/03.......   1,000,000        962,500
Pegasus Media & Communications, 12.50%,
  07/01/05*..............................   1,000,000      1,071,250
RHG Finance Corp., 8.875%, 10/01/05......   2,000,000      2,057,500
RJR Nabisco Inc., 8.75%, 07/15/07........   3,600,000      3,568,500
RJR Nabisco Inc., 9.25%, 08/15/13........   2,000,000      2,027,500
Sithe/Independence Funding, 8.50%,
  06/30/07...............................   1,000,000        990,000
 
<CAPTION>
             CORPORATE BONDS               PRINCIPAL       VALUE
<S>                                        <C>          <C>
Southdown, Inc., 10.00%, 03/01/06*.......  $1,000,000   $    985,000
TCI Communications, Inc., 8.75%,
  08/01/15...............................   1,000,000        981,250
TCI Communications, Inc., 9.25%,
  01/01/23...............................   2,000,000      1,985,000
Terex Corp., 13.25%, 05/15/02*...........   1,000,000      1,045,000
Time Warner Inc., 8.11%, 08/15/06........     750,000        747,188
Time Warner Inc., 8.18%, 08/15/07........     750,000        748,125
Time Warner Inc., 9.125%, 01/15/13.......   1,500,000      1,575,000
Time Warner Inc., 9.15%, 02/01/23........   2,000,000      2,080,000
Turner Broadcasting System, 8.40%,
  02/01/24*..............................   1,000,000        940,000
USX Marathon Group, 9.375%, 05/15/22.....   1,000,000      1,098,750
USX Marathon Group, 8.50%, 03/01/23......   1,000,000      1,018,750
United Air Lines, 9.75%, 08/15/21........   2,500,000      2,843,750
Weirton Steel Corp., 11.50%, 03/01/98*...     600,000        627,000
                                                        ------------
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS
  (Cost -- $76,337,722)..................                 76,639,518
                                                        ------------
U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS -- 1.7%
- -----------------------------------------
U.S. Treasury Note, 6.00%, 02/15/26
  (Cost -- $1,766,406)...................   2,000,000      1,773,125
                                                        ------------
U.S. DOLLAR DENOMINATED FOREIGN
BONDS -- 19.5%
- -----------------------------------------
APP International Finance, 11.75%,
  10/01/05*..............................   1,000,000      1,030,000
Banco de Nordeste Brasil 144A REGD,
  9.00%, 11/12/96*.......................   1,400,000      1,400,000
Banco Ganadero S.A., 9.75%, 08/26/99.....   1,000,000      1,038,750
Banpais 144A REGD, 7.25%, 01/28/97*......     500,000        494,375
Banpais S.A., 7.25%, 01/28/97*...........     200,000        197,750
Companhia Suzano Papel 144A REGD, 10.25%,
  10/06/01*..............................     900,000        868,500
General Electric Capital Corp., FRN,
  10/29/96...............................   1,000,000        476,800(a)
General Electric Capital Corp., FRN,
  03/10/97...............................   1,000,000        508,500(a)
Grupo Industrial Durango 144A REGD, FRN,
  11/18/96*..............................     500,000        499,375
Grupo Simec S.A. de CV 144A REGD, 8.875%,
  12/15/98*..............................   1,500,000      1,076,250
Grupo Televisa S.A. 144A, 13.25%,
  05/15/08*..............................   1,000,000        533,750
Guangdong Enterprises, 8.75%, 12/15/03*..   2,500,000      2,284,375
Inco Ltd., 9.60%, 06/15/22...............   2,000,000      2,157,500
Industrias Unidas, 8.50%, 01/27/99*......   1,000,000        912,500
Iochpe-Maxion S.A., 12.275%,
  11/08/02*..............................     900,000        843,750
Metalurgica Gerdau S.A., 10.25%,
  11/23/01*..............................     500,000        486,250
Metalurgica Gerdau S.A., 11.125%,
  05/24/04*..............................     500,000        497,500
PanAmerican Beverage Inc., 8.125%,
  04/01/03...............................   2,000,000      2,015,000
Polysindo International Finance, 11.375%,
  06/15/06*..............................     500,000        506,875
Republic of Brazil Variable, 6.25%,
  04/15/24*..............................   1,000,000        550,000
Singer Co. NV, 7.00%, 04/01/03...........   1,500,000      1,393,125
                                                        ------------
TOTAL U.S. DOLLAR DENOMINATED FOREIGN
  BONDS(Cost -- $20,733,788).............                 19,770,925
                                                        ------------
COMMON STOCK -- 0.1%                           SHARES
- -----------------------------------------  ----------
Pegasus Media Class B
  (Cost -- $12,500)......................         100         60,000
                                                        ------------
</TABLE>
 
                      (See Notes to Financial Statements)
<PAGE>   64
 
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 1996 (UNAUDITED)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
      SHORT-TERM OBLIGATION -- 1.1%        PRINCIPAL       VALUE
<S>                                        <C>          <C>            
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 5.26%,
  07/01/96 (Cost -- $1,115,000)..........  $1,115,000   $  1,115,000
                                                        ------------
TOTAL INVESTMENTS -- 97.9%
  (Cost -- $99,965,416)(b)...............                 99,358,568
OTHER ASSETS, LESS LIABILITIES -- 2.1%...                  2,143,830
                                                        ------------
NET ASSETS -- 100%.......................               $101,502,398
                                                        ============
FRN   -    Floating Rate Note
REGD  -    Registered
 *  Below investment grade security.
(a) Securities valued in good faith by the Valuation
    Committee of the Board of Trustees. The cost of
    these securities at June 30, 1996 aggregated
    $1,616,166. See Note 1 of the Notes to the
    Financial Statements.
(b) Cost is approximately the same for Federal income
    tax purposes.
OTHER INFORMATION:
At June 30, 1996, net unrealized depreciation based on cost for
financial statement and Federal income tax purposes is as follows:
    Gross unrealized appreciation.....................   $ 2,653,608
    Gross unrealized depreciation.....................    (3,260,456)
                                                         -----------
        Net unrealized depreciation...................   $  (606,848)
                                                         ===========
Purchases and sales of securities other than U.S. Government
securities and short-term obligations aggregated $47,839,743 and
$57,083,541, respectively, for the period ended June 30, 1996.
Purchases and sales of U.S. Government and Government Agency
obligations aggregated $5,044,688 and $4,268,985, respectively, for
the period ended June 30, 1996.
</TABLE>
 
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
JUNE 30, 1996 (UNAUDITED)
 
<TABLE>
<S>                                                                                                                  <C>
ASSETS
Investments, at value (identified cost -- $99,965,416).............................................................  $ 99,358,568
Receivables:
  Investments sold.................................................................................................     1,994,861
  Fund shares sold.................................................................................................        80,848
  Interest.........................................................................................................     2,296,399
Deferred organization expenses.....................................................................................        52,844
Other assets.......................................................................................................        19,500
                                                                                                                     ------------
  Total assets.....................................................................................................   103,803,020
                                                                                                                     ------------
LIABILITIES
Payables:
  Distributions to shareholders....................................................................................           753
  Investments purchased............................................................................................     1,811,571
  Management fee...................................................................................................        62,164
  12b-1 service and distribution fees..............................................................................        23,276
  Administrative services fee......................................................................................         8,289
  Fund accounting..................................................................................................         8,250
  Transfer agent...................................................................................................        14,509
Due to custodian...................................................................................................       349,128
Other accrued expenses and liabilities.............................................................................        22,682
                                                                                                                     ------------
  Total liabilities................................................................................................     2,300,622
                                                                                                                     ------------
NET ASSETS.........................................................................................................  $101,502,398
                                                                                                                     ============
CLASS A:
Net asset value and redemption price per share ($96,549,052 / 10,123,446 shares outstanding).......................  $       9.54
                                                                                                                     ============
Maximum offering price per share ($9.54 x 100 / 95.25)*............................................................  $      10.02
                                                                                                                     ============
CLASS B:
Net asset value and offering price per share ($4,847,516 / 508,479 shares outstanding)**...........................  $       9.53
                                                                                                                     ============
CLASS C:
Net asset value and offering price per share ($105,830 / 11,094 shares outstanding)**..............................  $       9.54
                                                                                                                     ============
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:
  Capital paid-in..................................................................................................  $108,954,445
  Accumulated net realized loss on investments.....................................................................    (6,760,720)
  Accumulated undistributed net investment loss....................................................................       (84,479)
  Net unrealized depreciation on investments.......................................................................      (606,848)
                                                                                                                     ------------
NET ASSETS.........................................................................................................  $101,502,398
                                                                                                                     ============
</TABLE>
 
 * On sales of more than $100,000 the offering price is reduced.
** Redemption price per share is equal to the net asset value per share less any
   applicable contingent deferred sales charge.
 
                      (See Notes to Financial Statements)
<PAGE>   65
 
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1996 (UNAUDITED)
 
<TABLE>
<S>                                                                                                        <C>        <C>
Investment income
  Interest...............................................................................................             $ 4,498,991
                                                                                                                      -----------
Expenses
  Management fee.........................................................................................  $396,823
  Transfer agent fees....................................................................................    86,005
  Administrative services fee............................................................................    52,910
  Custodian fees.........................................................................................    23,254
  Blue Sky fees..........................................................................................    14,195
  Auditing and accounting fees...........................................................................    27,901
  Shareholder reports....................................................................................     6,365
  Amortization of organization expenses..................................................................     4,030
  Fund accounting........................................................................................    51,088
  Trustees' fees.........................................................................................     1,574
  12b-1 service and distribution fees
    Class A..............................................................................................   125,809
    Class B..............................................................................................    25,498
    Class C..............................................................................................        24
  Legal..................................................................................................    14,980
  Other..................................................................................................    10,050
                                                                                                                      -----------
    Total expenses.......................................................................................                 840,506
                                                                                                                      -----------
NET INVESTMENT INCOME....................................................................................               3,658,485
                                                                                                                      -----------
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS
  Net realized gain on investments.......................................................................                 480,430
  Net unrealized depreciation during the period on investments...........................................              (3,174,016)
                                                                                                                      -----------
    Net loss on investments..............................................................................              (2,693,586)
                                                                                                                      -----------
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS.....................................................             $   964,899
                                                                                                                      ===========
</TABLE>
 
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                      FOR THE SIX      FOR THE
                                                                                                      MONTHS ENDED    YEAR ENDED
                                                                                                        JUNE 30,     DECEMBER 31,
                                                                                                      ------------   ------------
                                                                                                         1996*           1995
                                                                                                      ------------   ------------
<S>                                                                                                   <C>            <C>
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
Operations:
  Net investment income.............................................................................  $  3,658,485   $   8,001,078
  Net realized gain (loss) on investments...........................................................       480,430      (2,940,340) 
  Net unrealized gain (loss) during the period on investments.......................................    (3,174,016)     13,121,035
                                                                                                      ------------   -------------
    Net increase resulting from operations..........................................................       964,899      18,181,773
                                                                                                      ------------   -------------
Class A distributions
  From net investment income........................................................................    (3,500,115)     (7,254,790)
  In excess of net investment income................................................................       (79,660)             --
  From capital paid-in..............................................................................            --      (1,327,021)
                                                                                                      ------------   -------------
    Total distributions to Class A shareholders.....................................................    (3,579,775)     (8,581,811)
                                                                                                      ------------   -------------
Class B distributions
  From net investment income........................................................................      (158,220)       (213,541)
  In excess of net investment income................................................................        (4,623)             --
  From capital paid-in..............................................................................            --         (47,497)
                                                                                                      ------------   -------------
    Total distributions to Class B shareholders.....................................................      (162,843)       (261,038)
                                                                                                      ------------   -------------
Class C distributions
  From net investment income........................................................................          (150)             --
  In excess of net investment income................................................................          (196)             --
                                                                                                      ------------   -------------
    Total distributions to Class C shareholders.....................................................          (346)             --
                                                                                                      ------------   -------------
Fund share transactions (Note 5):
  Class A...........................................................................................    (9,655,829)    (10,437,361)
  Class B...........................................................................................      (192,497)      2,470,240
  Class C...........................................................................................       105,377              --
                                                                                                      ------------   -------------
    Net decrease resulting from Fund share transactions.............................................    (9,742,949)     (7,967,121)
                                                                                                      ------------   -------------
TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS.............................................................   (12,521,014)      1,371,803
NET ASSETS
    Beginning of period.............................................................................   114,023,412     112,651,609
                                                                                                      ------------   -------------
    END OF PERIOD...................................................................................  $101,502,398    $114,023,412
                                                                                                      =============== ============
ACCUMULATED UNDISTRIBUTED NET INVESTMENT LOSS.......................................................  $    (84,479)   $         --
                                                                                                      ============    ============
</TABLE>
 
* Unaudited.
 
                      (See Notes to Financial Statements)
<PAGE>   66
 
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                     FOR THE SIX        FOR THE          FOR THE SIX
     CLASS A        MONTHS ENDED       YEAR ENDED       MONTHS ENDED
                      JUNE 30,        DECEMBER 31,      DECEMBER 31,                     FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30,
SELECTED PER SHARE  -------------     ------------     ---------------       ----------------------------------------------------
       DATA             1996*             1995              1994               1994           1993           1992          1991
                    -------------     ------------     ---------------       --------       --------       --------       -------
<S>                 <C>               <C>              <C>                   <C>            <C>            <C>            <C>
Net asset value,
 beginning of
 period...........     $  9.78          $   9.01          $    9.38          $  10.34       $   9.95       $   9.61       $  9.84
                    -------------     ------------     ---------------       --------       --------       --------       -------
 Income from
   investment
   operations
 Net investment
   income.........         .33               .67(a)             .33(a)            .63            .55            .63(a)        .62(a)
 Net gain (loss)
   on investments
   (both realized
   and
   unrealized)....        (.23)              .84               (.29)             (.60)          1.00            .73           .10
                    -------------     ------------     ---------------       --------       --------       --------       -------
   Total from
     investment
     operations...         .10              1.51                .04               .03           1.55           1.36           .72
                    -------------     ------------     ---------------       --------       --------       --------       -------
 Less
   distributions
 From net
   investment
   income.........         .33               .63                .32               .61            .64            .63           .62
 In excess of net
   investment
   income.........         .01                --                 --                --             --             --            --
 From net realized
   gain...........          --                --                 --               .38            .52            .25           .13
 In excess of net
   realized
   gain...........          --                --                .09                --             --             --            --
 From capital
   paid-in........          --               .11                 --                --             --            .14           .20
                    -------------     ------------     ---------------       --------       --------       --------       -------
   Total
  distributions...         .34               .74                .41               .99           1.16           1.02           .95
                    -------------     ------------     ---------------       --------       --------       --------       -------
Net asset value,
 end of period....     $  9.54          $   9.78          $    9.01          $   9.38       $  10.34       $   9.95       $  9.61
                    ================== ================ ==================== ==========     ==========     ==========     ========
Total return(%)...        1.09(c)          17.41(b)             .43(c)           0.00(b)       16.29(b)       14.77(b)       7.58(b)
RATIOS AND
 SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Net assets, end of
 period (in
 thousands).......     $96,549          $108,840          $ 110,232          $120,073       $132,721       $102,328       $92,687
Ratio of expenses
 to average net
 assets
 With expense
 reimbursement(%)...        --              1.54               1.50(d)             --             --           1.50          1.50
 Without expense
 reimbursement(%)...      1.55(d)           1.54               1.52(d)           1.45           1.49           1.55          1.65
Ratio of net
 investment income
 to average net
 assets(%)........        6.96(d)           7.09(a)            6.92(a)(d)        6.19           6.42           6.92(a)       6.77(a)
Portfolio turnover
 rate(%)..........          93(d)             93                 44(d)             78            134            129           118
</TABLE>
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                                FOR THE PERIOD
                                                        FOR THE SIX        FOR THE          FOR THE SIX         APRIL 1, 1994
                                                       MONTHS ENDED       YEAR ENDED       MONTHS ENDED         (COMMENCEMENT)
                       CLASS B                           JUNE 30,        DECEMBER 31,      DECEMBER 31,          TO JUNE 30,
                                                       -------------     ------------     ---------------       --------------
               SELECTED PER SHARE DATA                     1996*             1995              1994                  1994
                                                       -------------     ------------     ---------------       --------------
<S>                                                    <C>               <C>              <C>                   <C>
Net asset value, beginning of period.................     $  9.78          $   9.01          $    9.38             $   9.82
                                                       -------------     ------------     ---------------       --------------
  Income (loss) from investment operations
  Net investment income..............................         .30               .60(a)             .30(a)               .10
  Net gain (loss) on investments (both realized and
    unrealized)......................................        (.24)              .84               (.29)                (.32)
                                                       -------------     ------------     ---------------       --------------
    Total from investment operations.................         .06              1.44                .01                 (.22)
                                                       -------------     ------------     ---------------       --------------
  Less distributions
  From net investment income.........................         .30               .56                .29                  .14
  In excess of net investment income.................         .01                --                 --                   --
  From net realized gain.............................          --                --                 --                  .08
  In excess of net realized gain.....................          --                --                .09                   --
  From capital paid-in...............................          --               .11                 --                   --
                                                       -------------     ------------     ---------------       --------------
    Total distributions..............................         .31               .67                .38                  .22
                                                       -------------     ------------     ---------------       --------------
Net asset value, end of period.......................     $  9.53          $   9.78          $    9.01             $   9.38
                                                       ===============   ==============   ==================    ==================
Total return(%)......................................         .61(c)          16.54(b)             .06(c)             (2.24)(c)
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Net assets, end of period (in thousands).............     $ 4,848          $  5,184          $   2,420             $    761
Ratio of expenses to average net assets
  With expense reimbursement(%)......................          --              2.29               2.25(d)                --
  Without expense reimbursement(%)...................        2.30(d)           2.29               2.27(d)              2.20(d)
Ratio of net investment income to average
  net assets(%)......................................        6.21(d)           6.34(a)            6.17(a)(d)           5.44(d)
Portfolio turnover rate(%)...........................          93(d)             93                 44(d)                78
</TABLE>
 
                      (See Notes to Financial Statements)
<PAGE>   67
 
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (CONTINUED)
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                                   FOR THE PERIOD
                                                                                                                   APRIL 30, 1996
                                                                                                                   (COMMENCEMENT)
                                                     CLASS C                                                        TO JUNE 30,
                                                                                                                   --------------
                                             SELECTED PER SHARE DATA                                                   1996*
                                                                                                                   --------------
<S>                                                                                                                <C>
Net asset value, beginning of period.............................................................................      $ 9.44
                                                                                                                        -----
  Income from investment operations
  Net investment income..........................................................................................         .04
  Net gain on investments
    (both realized and unrealized)...............................................................................         .16
                                                                                                                        -----
    Total from investment operations.............................................................................         .20
                                                                                                                        -----
  Less distributions
  From net investment income.....................................................................................         .04
  In excess of net investment income.............................................................................         .06
                                                                                                                        -----
    Total distributions..........................................................................................         .10
                                                                                                                        -----
Net asset value, end of period...................................................................................      $ 9.54
                                                                                                                   ==============
Total return (%).................................................................................................        2.16(c)
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Net assets, end of period (in thousands).........................................................................      $  106
Ratio of expenses to average net assets(%).......................................................................        2.30(d)
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets(%)..........................................................        6.23(d)
Portfolio turnover rate(%).......................................................................................          93(d)
</TABLE>
 
(a)      Net investment income is net of expenses reimbursed by manager.
 
(b)      Total return does not reflect a sales charge.
 
(c)      Total return represents aggregate total return and does not reflect
         a sales charge.
 
(d)      Annualized.
 
 *       Unaudited.
 
 
                      (See Notes to Financial Statements)
<PAGE>   68
 
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
 
    Ivy Bond Fund (the Fund) is a series of shares of Ivy Fund. The shares of
beneficial interest are assigned no par value and an unlimited number of shares
of Class A, Class B, Class C and Class I are authorized. Ivy Fund was organized
as a Massachusetts business trust under a Declaration of Trust dated December
21, 1983 and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended,
as a diversified, open-end management investment company.
 
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
 
    Following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently
followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. The
policies are in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
Preparation of the financial statements includes the use of management
estimates. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
 
    SECURITY VALUATION -- Securities for which market quotations are readily
available are valued at market. Short-term obligations and commercial paper are
valued at amortized cost, which approximates market. Debt securities (other than
commercial paper and other short-term obligations) are valued on the basis of
valuations furnished by a pricing service authorized by the Board of Trustees
(the Board), which determines valuations based upon market transactions for
normal, institutional-size trading units of such securities. For valuation
purposes, quotations of foreign securities in foreign currencies are translated
into U.S. dollar equivalents using the foreign exchange quotation in effect.
 
    All other securities are valued at their fair value as determined in good
faith by the Valuation Committee of the Board. As of June 30, 1996, securities
valued in good faith by the Valuation Committee of the Board amounted to
$985,300 (.97% of net assets) and have been noted as such in the investment
portfolio.
 
    SECURITY TRANSACTIONS AND INVESTMENT INCOME -- Security transactions are
accounted for on the trade date. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend
date, and interest income is accrued on a daily basis. Realized gains and losses
from security transactions are calculated on an identified cost basis.
 
    FEDERAL INCOME TAXES -- The Fund intends to qualify for tax treatment
applicable to regulated investment companies under the Internal Revenue Code, as
amended, and distribute all of its taxable income to its shareholders.
Therefore, no provision has been recorded for Federal income or excise taxes.
 
    The Fund has a net tax-basis capital loss carryforward of approximately
$6,693,000 as of December 31, 1995, which may be applied against any realized
net taxable gain of each succeeding fiscal year until fully utilized or until
the expiration date, whichever occurs first. The carryforward expires $646,000
in 1996, $636,000 in 1997, $17,000 in 1998, $1,968,000 in 1999, $984,000 in 2001
and $2,442,000 in 2003.
 
    DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS -- Distributions from net investment income
are declared monthly. Distributions of net realized capital gains, if any, are
declared in December. An additional distribution may be declared if necessary to
avoid the payment of a four percent Federal excise tax.
 
    On January 1, 1996, under a Plan pursuant to Rule 18f-3 under the Investment
Company Act of 1940, approved by the Fund's Board December 2, 1995, the Fund
discontinued its practice of declaring daily a dividend to Class A shares at the
rate per share of the excess 12b-1 fees of Class B shares over Class A shares.
 
    FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATIONS -- Foreign currency transactions from foreign
investment activity are translated into U.S. dollars on the following basis: (i)
market value of securities, and dividends and interest receivable are translated
at the closing daily rate of exchange; and, (ii) purchases and sales of
investment securities are translated at the rate at which related foreign
contracts are obtained or at the exchange rate prevailing on the date of the
transaction. The Fund does not isolate that portion of net gain or loss on
investments which is due to changes in foreign exchange rates from that which is
due to changes in market prices of securities held. Such fluctuations are
included with net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments. Exchange
gains or losses from currency translation of other assets and liabilities, if
significant, are reported as a separate component of Net realized and unrealized
gain (loss) on investment transactions.
 
    Section 988 of the Internal Revenue Code provides that gains and losses on
certain transactions attributable to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange
rates must be treated as ordinary income or loss. Accordingly, distributions for
financial statement purposes may differ from the characterization of such
distributions determined on a Federal income tax basis.
 
    DEFERRED ORGANIZATION EXPENSES -- Expenses incurred by the Fund in
connection with issuing Class B shares have been deferred and are being
amortized on a straight-line basis over a five year period.
 
    RECLASSIFICATIONS -- The timing and characterization of certain income and
net capital gain distributions are determined annually in accordance with
Federal tax regulations which may differ from generally accepted accounting
principles. These differences primarily relate to certain securities sold at a
loss. As a result, Net investment income (loss) and Net realized gain (loss) on
investments and foreign currency transactions for a reporting period may differ
significantly in amount and character from distributions during such period.
Accordingly, the Fund may periodically make reclassifications among certain of
its capital accounts without impacting the net asset value of the Fund.
 
2. RELATED PARTIES
 
    Ivy Management, Inc. (IMI) is the Manager and Investment Adviser of the
Fund. For its services, IMI receives a fee monthly at the annual rate of .75% of
the Fund's first $500 million of average net assets; .60% of the Fund's next
$500 million of average net assets; and .40% of the Fund's average net assets in
excess of $1 billion.
 
    If the Fund's total expenses in any fiscal year (excluding interest, taxes,
brokerage commissions, extraordinary expenses and other expenses subject to
approval by state securities administrators) exceed limits applicable under
state securities laws, IMI will bear the excess expenses. In addition, IMI may
voluntarily reimburse the Fund's expenses.
 
    Mackenzie Investment Management Inc. (MIMI), of which IMI is a wholly owned
subsidiary, provides certain administrative, accounting and pricing services for
the Fund. As compensation for those services, the Fund pays MIMI fees plus
certain out-of-pocket expenses. Such fees are reflected as Administrative
services fee and Fund accounting in the Statement of Operations.
 
    Ivy Mackenzie Distributors, Inc. (IMDI), a wholly owned subsidiary of MIMI,
is the underwriter and distributor of the Fund's shares, and as such, purchases
shares from the Fund at net asset value to settle orders from investment
dealers. For the six months ended June 30, 1996, the net amount of underwriting
discount retained by IMDI was $9,244.
 
    Under Service and Distribution Plans, the Fund reimburses IMDI for service
fee payments made to brokers at an annual rate not to exceed .25% of its average
net asset value. Class B and Class C shares are also subject to an ongoing
distribution fee at an annual rate of .75% of the average net asset value
attributable to Class B and Class C shares. IMDI may use such distribution fee
for purposes of advertising and marketing shares of the Fund. Such fees are
reflected as 12b-1 service and distribution fees in the Statement of Operations.
 
    Ivy Mackenzie Services Corp. (IMSC), a wholly owned subsidiary of MIMI, is
the transfer and shareholder servicing agent for the Fund. The Fund pays a
monthly fee and certain out-of-pocket expenses. Such fees and expenses are
reflected as Transfer agent in the Statement of Operations.
 
3. BOARD'S COMPENSATION
 
    Trustees who are not affiliated with IMI or MIMI receive compensation from
the Fund, which is reflected as Trustees' fees in the Statement of Operations.
<PAGE>   69
 
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED)
 
4. ACQUISITION OF MACKENZIE FIXED INCOME TRUST
 
    On January 1, 1995, the Fund acquired the net assets of Mackenzie Fixed
Income Trust (MFIT) d/b/a Ivy Bond Fund pursuant to a plan of reorganization
adopted by the Board September 29, 1994 and approved by MFIT's shareholders on
December 15, 1994. The reorganization was accomplished by a tax-free exchange of
12,502,434 (12,233,828 Class A and 268,606 Class B) (NAV $9.01) shares of the
Fund for the 12,502,434 (12,233,828 Class A and 268,606 Class B) (NAV $9.01)
shares of MFIT outstanding on December 31, 1994. MFIT's net assets at that date
of $112,651,609, including $4,967,139 realized loss and $10,553,867 unrealized
depreciation, were combined with the Fund for total net assets after acquisition
of $112,651,636.

5. FUND SHARE TRANSACTIONS
 
    Fund share transactions for Class A, Class B, Class C and Class I* were as
follows:
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                               SIX MONTHS ENDED               YEAR ENDED
                                 JUNE 30, 1996             DECEMBER 31, 1995
                           -------------------------   -------------------------
         CLASS A             SHARES        AMOUNT        SHARES        AMOUNT
- -------------------------  ----------   ------------   ----------   ------------
<S>                        <C>          <C>            <C>          <C>
Sold.....................     427,937   $  4,107,869    1,092,290   $ 10,252,225
Issued on reinvestment of
 distributions...........     229,420      2,195,887      551,438      5,173,367
Repurchased..............  (1,658,113)   (15,959,585)  (2,753,354)   (25,862,953)
                           ----------   ------------   ----------   ------------
Net decrease.............  (1,000,756)  $ (9,655,829)  (1,109,626)  $(10,437,361)
                           ============ ============== ============ ==============
</TABLE>
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                               SIX MONTHS ENDED               YEAR ENDED
                                 JUNE 30, 1996             DECEMBER 31, 1995
                           -------------------------   -------------------------
         CLASS B             SHARES        AMOUNT        SHARES        AMOUNT
- -------------------------  ----------   ------------   ----------   ------------
<S>                        <C>          <C>            <C>          <C>
Sold.....................      91,697   $    884,211      359,904   $  3,357,250
Issued on reinvestment of
 distributions...........      13,276        127,105       20,582        194,470
Repurchased..............    (126,290)    (1,203,813)    (119,296)    (1,081,480)
                           ----------   ------------   ----------   ------------
Net increase (decrease)..     (21,317)  $   (192,497)     261,190   $  2,470,240
                           ============ ============== ============ ==============
</TABLE>
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                              FROM APRIL 30, 1996
                                (COMMENCEMENT)
                               TO JUNE 30, 1996
                           -------------------------
         CLASS C             SHARES        AMOUNT
- -------------------------  ----------   ------------
<S>                        <C>          <C>           
Sold.....................      11,076   $    105,201
Issued on reinvestment of
 distributions...........          18            176
                           ----------   ------------
Net increase.............      11,094   $    105,377
                           ============ ==============
</TABLE>
 
* There were no Class I shares outstanding during the periods.

IBF-3-896
 
<PAGE>   70
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                                                                      IVY FUNDS
<S>                             <C>                                                    <C>                
JUNE 30, 1996

IVY                             MARKET COMMENTARY:
SHORT TERM
BOND FUND                              During the first six months of this year            IVY SHORT-TERM BOND FUND SEEKS TO
                                interest rates trended higher in response to faster         OBTAIN AS HIGH A LEVEL OF CURRENT 
                                than expected economic growth.  Additionally,              INCOME AS IS CONSISTENT WITH THE    
                                energy and grain prices went up because of               PRESERVATION OF CAPITAL AND LIQUIDITY 
                                colder than normal weather and low inventories               BY INVESTING IN HIGH-QUALITY,
- -------------------             of these commodities.  On the labor front, a                  SHORT-TERM INSTRUMENTS.
SEMI-ANNUAL                     surprising number of new jobs were                     
REPORT                          created and unemployment declined,                            Given these circumstances, the Ivy
- -------------------             leading to an increase in labor costs.  Histori-       Short-term Bond Fund remains primarily    
This report and the             cally, these factors have presaged an increase in      concentrated in short-term government
financial statements            inflation and as market participants feared a repeat   issues which include both US agency and
contained herein are            of the downturn in bond prices similar to 1994,        short-term treasury notes.  
submitted for the general       the tone of the fixed income markets has swung                The Fund remains invested in longer
information of the share-       dramatically from complacency to caution.              maturity corporate bonds with underlying
holders.  This report is               Our research indicates the pace of eco-         credit fundamentals that, we believe, 
not authorized for distri-      nomic growth will moderate in the months               continue to bode well for the issuing
bution to prospective           to come as the economy appears to be in the            companies.
investors unless preced-        later stages of a longer term economic recovery.              It is out opinion that low inflation,
ed or accompanied by            This deceleration should allay fears of a              stable to lower interest rates an a typically
an effective prospectus.        resurgence of inflation.  Additionally, the            healthier corporate America, will continue
                                Federal Reserve Board is firmly committed to           to provide a favorable environment for the
Ivy Management, Inc.            price stability and we expect that they will act       Ivy Short-term Bond Fund.
Via Mizner Financial            to defend this mission.  Monetary policy is            
Plaza                           currently somewhat restrictive which should act as     IVY MANAGEMENT, INC.
700 South Federal Hwy.          a brake on the economy over the near future.           
Boca Raton, FL 33432                   Corporate earnings and cash flows continue      
1-800-456-5111                  to be good, with second quarter earnings               
                                generally coming in better than expected and           
                                up about 8% over the past year.  There were,           
                                however, a few highly publicized earnings              
                                disappointments.  According to Moody's                 
                                Investors Service, defaults on corporate bonds           
                                have declined, credit upgrades are outpacing           
                                downgrades and corporate balance sheets are            
                                stronger than they have been in a decade.  Many        
                                companies have been busy deleveraging and              
                                have taken advantage of lower interest rate levels     
                                to pay off higher coupon debt thus cutting their      
                                interest costs significantly.                                             
                                                                                     
                                                                                 
                                                                                                               
                                                                                 

                                ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

                                  BOARD OF TRUSTEES            OFFICERS           TRANSFER AGENT                  MANAGER
                                John S. Anderegg, Jr.     Michael G. Landry,      Ivy Mackenzie            Ivy Management, Inc. 
                                   Paul H. Broyhill           President           Services Corp.               Boca Raton, FL
                                   Stanley Channick       Keith J. Carlson,       P.O. Box 3022            
                                  Frank W. DeFriece, Jr.   Vice President         Boca Raton, FL                DISTRIBUTOR        
                                    Roy J. Glauber       James W. Broadfoot,        33431-0922                 Ivy Mackenzie       
                                  Michael G. Landry        Vice President         1-800-777-6472             Distributors, Inc.    
                                  Michael R. Peers       C. William Ferris,                              Via Mizner Financial Plaza
                                 Joseph G. Rosenthal    Secretary/Treasurer          AUDITORS            700 South Federal Highway 
                                  Richard Silverman      Michael R. Peers,   Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P.       Boca Raton, FL 33432   
                                   J. Brendan Swan            Chairman         Fort Lauderdale, FL                                 
                                                                            
                                    LEGAL COUNSEL           CUSTODIAN                                         [LOGO IVY MACKENZIE]
                                    Dechert Price         Brown Brothers    
                                       & Rhoads           Harriman & Co.   
                                      Boston, MA            Boston, MA     
</TABLE>






<PAGE>   71
 
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS
JUNE 30, 1996 (UNAUDITED)
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                            U.S. GOVERNMENT AND AGENCY OBLIGATIONS -- 83.4%                               PRINCIPAL      VALUE
<S>                                                                                                       <C>          <C>
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
DIRECT U.S. OBLIGATIONS -- 33.1%
U.S. Treasury Note, 6.125%, 07/31/96....................................................................  $  500,000   $  500,480
U.S. Treasury Note, 6.25%, 01/31/97.....................................................................     500,000      502,000
U.S. Treasury Note, 5.75%, 10/31/97.....................................................................     500,000      498,935
U.S. Treasury Strip, 0.00%, 11/15/98....................................................................     500,000      432,475
                                                                                                                       ----------
                                                                                                                        1,933,890
                                                                                                                       ----------
GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS -- 50.3%
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Association, 7.843%, 10/01/20................................................      28,273       28,679
Federal National Mortgage Association, 5.284%, 07/24/96.................................................     250,000      249,162
Federal National Mortgage Association, 5.74%, 12/01/18..................................................     166,640      171,639
Student Loan Marketing Association, FRN, 5.39%, 07/19/96................................................     400,000      399,996
Student Loan Marketing Association, FRN, 5.54%, 02/17/98................................................   1,500,000    1,500,000
Student Loan Marketing Association, FRN, 5.43%, 01/13/99................................................     500,000      497,060
Student Loan Marketing Association, FRN, 5.50%, 03/07/01................................................     100,000       99,125
                                                                                                                       ----------
                                                                                                                        2,945,661
                                                                                                                       ----------
TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT AND AGENCY OBLIGATIONS
  (Cost -- $4,855,266)..................................................................................                4,879,551
                                                                                                                       ----------
DOMESTIC CORPORATE BONDS -- 1.8%
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Weirton Steel Inc., 11.50%, 03/01/98
  (Cost -- $100,000)....................................................................................     100,000      104,500
                                                                                                                       ----------
U.S. DOLLAR DENOMINATED FOREIGN BONDS -- 9.3%
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Banco Do Nordeste Brasil -- 144A REGD, 9.00%, 11/12/96..................................................     250,000      250,000
Banpais S.A. -- 144A REGD, 7.25%, 01/28/97..............................................................     300,000      296,625
                                                                                                                       ----------
TOTAL U.S. DOLLAR DENOMINATED FOREIGN BONDS
  (Cost -- $453,745)....................................................................................                  546,625
                                                                                                                       ----------
TOTAL INVESTMENTS -- 94.5%
  (Cost -- $5,409,011)*.................................................................................                5,530,676
OTHER ASSETS, LESS LIABILITIES -- 5.5%..................................................................                  319,260
                                                                                                                       ----------
NET ASSETS -- 100%......................................................................................               $5,849,936
                                                                                                                       ==========
* Cost is approximately the same for Federal income tax purposes.
FRN  - Floating Rate Note; reflects rate at June 30, 1996.
REGD - Registered.
OTHER INFORMATION:
At June 30, 1996, net unrealized appreciation based on cost for financial statement and Federal income tax purposes is as
follows:
    Gross unrealized appreciation...................................................................................   $  122,808
    Gross unrealized depreciation...................................................................................       (1,143)
                                                                                                                       ----------
        Net unrealized appreciation.................................................................................   $  121,665
                                                                                                                       ==========
Purchases and sales of securities other than short-term, U.S. Government and Government Agency obligations aggregated $284,250
and $584,250, respectively, for the period ended June 30, 1996. Purchases and sales of U.S. Government and Government Agency
obligations aggregated $0 and $31,304, respectively, for the period ended June 30, 1996.
</TABLE>
 
                      (See Notes to Financial Statements)
<PAGE>   72
 
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
JUNE 30, 1996 (UNAUDITED)
 
<TABLE>
<S>                                                                                                                    <C>
ASSETS
Investments, at value (identified cost -- $5,409,011)................................................................  $5,530,676
Cash.................................................................................................................     201,388
Receivables:
  Interest...........................................................................................................      64,259
  Manager for expense reimbursement..................................................................................      18,064
Deferred organization expenses.......................................................................................      52,035
Other assets.........................................................................................................         582
                                                                                                                       ----------
  Total assets.......................................................................................................   5,867,004
                                                                                                                       ----------
LIABILITIES
Payables:
  Management fee.....................................................................................................       2,882
  12b-1 service and distribution fees................................................................................         896
  Administrative services fee........................................................................................         480
  Fund accounting....................................................................................................       1,801
Other accrued expenses and liabilities...............................................................................      11,009
                                                                                                                       ----------
  Total liabilities..................................................................................................      17,068
                                                                                                                       ----------
NET ASSETS...........................................................................................................  $5,849,936
                                                                                                                       ==========
CLASS A:
Net asset value and redemption price per share ($5,765,549 / 592,727 shares outstanding).............................  $     9.73
                                                                                                                       ==========
Maximum offering price per share ($9.73 x 100 / 97)*.................................................................  $    10.03
                                                                                                                       ==========
CLASS B:
Net asset value and offering price per share ($84,387 / 8,689 shares outstanding)**..................................  $     9.71
                                                                                                                       ==========
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:
  Capital paid-in....................................................................................................  $6,522,221
  Accumulated net realized loss on investments.......................................................................    (813,787)
  Accumulated undistributed net investment income....................................................................      19,837
  Net unrealized appreciation on investments.........................................................................     121,665
                                                                                                                       ----------
NET ASSETS...........................................................................................................  $5,849,936
                                                                                                                       ==========
</TABLE>
 
 * On sales of more than $25,000 the offering price is reduced.
** Redemption price per share is equal to the net asset value per share less any
   applicable contingent deferred sales charge.
 
                      (See Notes to Financial Statements)
<PAGE>   73
 
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1996 (UNAUDITED)
 
<TABLE>
<S>                                                                                                          <C>         <C>
Investment income
  Interest.................................................................................................              $176,062
                                                                                                                         --------
Expenses
  Management fee...........................................................................................  $17,850
  Transfer agent...........................................................................................    5,372
  Administrative services fee..............................................................................    2,975
  Custodian fees...........................................................................................        4
  Blue Sky fees............................................................................................    1,992
  Auditing and accounting fees.............................................................................   12,021
  Shareholder reports......................................................................................    2,279
  Amortization of organization expenses....................................................................   13,620
  Fund accounting..........................................................................................   11,207
  Trustees' fees...........................................................................................    1,788
  12b-1 service and distribution fees
    Class A................................................................................................    7,365
    Class B................................................................................................      202
  Legal....................................................................................................   13,774
  Other....................................................................................................    1,815
                                                                                                                         --------
                                                                                                                           92,264
  Expenses reimbursed by manager...........................................................................               (62,190)
  Fees paid indirectly.....................................................................................                  (504)
                                                                                                                         --------
    Net expenses...........................................................................................                29,570
                                                                                                                         --------
NET INVESTMENT INCOME......................................................................................               146,492
                                                                                                                         --------
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS
  Net realized loss on investments.........................................................................                (7,317)
  Net unrealized appreciation during the period on investments.............................................                 9,774
                                                                                                                         --------
    Net gain on investment transactions....................................................................                 2,457
                                                                                                                         --------
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS.......................................................              $148,949
                                                                                                                         ========
</TABLE>
 
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                     FOR THE SIX
                                                                                                       MONTHS          FOR THE
                                                                                                        ENDED         YEAR ENDED
                                                                                                      JUNE 30,       DECEMBER 31,
                                                                                                     -----------     ------------
                                                                                                        1996*            1995
                                                                                                     -----------     ------------
<S>                                                                                                  <C>             <C>
DECREASE IN NET ASSETS
Operations:
  Net investment income............................................................................  $  146,492      $   387,040
  Net realized loss on investments.................................................................      (7,317 )       (321,600 )
  Net unrealized appreciation during the period on investment transactions.........................       9,774          313,952
                                                                                                     -----------     ------------
    Net increase resulting from operations.........................................................     148,949          379,392
                                                                                                     -----------     ------------
Class A distributions
  From net investment income.......................................................................    (145,296 )       (384,755 )
  In excess of net investment income...............................................................      (5,148 )           (572 )
                                                                                                     -----------     ------------
    Total distributions to Class A shareholders....................................................    (150,444 )       (385,327 )
                                                                                                     -----------     ------------
Class B distributions
  From net investment income.......................................................................      (1,196 )         (2,285 )
  In excess of net investment income...............................................................        (232 )             --
                                                                                                     -----------     ------------
    Total distributions to Class B shareholders....................................................      (1,428 )         (2,285 )
                                                                                                     -----------     ------------
Fund share transactions (Note 6):
  Class A..........................................................................................    (258,908 )     (2,720,391 )
  Class B..........................................................................................      57,848           27,045
                                                                                                     -----------     ------------
    Net decrease resulting from Fund share transactions............................................    (201,060 )     (2,693,346 )
                                                                                                     -----------     ------------
Capital contributed by manager.....................................................................          --          183,827
                                                                                                     -----------     ------------
TOTAL DECREASE IN NET ASSETS.......................................................................    (203,983 )     (2,517,739 )
NET ASSETS
  Beginning of period..............................................................................   6,053,919        8,571,658
                                                                                                     -----------     ------------
  END OF PERIOD....................................................................................  $5,849,936      $ 6,053,919
                                                                                                     =============   ==============
ACCUMULATED UNDISTRIBUTED NET INVESTMENT INCOME....................................................  $   19,837      $    25,217
                                                                                                     =============   ==============
</TABLE>
 
* Unaudited.
 
                      (See Notes to Financial Statements)
<PAGE>   74
 
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                                   FOR THE PERIOD
                            FOR THE SIX      FOR THE        FOR THE SIX                                            APRIL 18, 1991
                           MONTHS ENDED     YEAR ENDED      MONTHS ENDED                                           (COMMENCEMENT)
         CLASS A             JUNE 30,      DECEMBER 31,     DECEMBER 31,         FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30,        TO JUNE 30,
                           -------------   ------------     ------------     -----------------------------------   --------------
 SELECTED PER SHARE DATA       1996*           1995             1994          1994          1993          1992          1991
                           -------------   ------------     ------------     -------       -------       -------   --------------
<S>                        <C>             <C>              <C>              <C>           <C>           <C>       <C>
Net asset value,
 beginning of period.....     $  9.73         $ 9.49           $ 9.71        $  9.92       $  9.96       $  9.97      $  10.00
                               ------         ------           ------        -------       -------       -------       -------
 Income from investment
   operations
 Net investment income
   (a)...................         .24            .54              .23            .36           .46           .66           .16
 Net gain (loss) on
   investment
   transactions (both
   realized and
   unrealized)...........         .01           (.02)            (.22)          (.21)         (.04)           --          (.03)
                               ------         ------           ------        -------       -------       -------       -------
   Total from investment
     operations..........         .25            .52              .01            .15           .42           .66           .13
                               ------         ------           ------        -------       -------       -------       -------
 Less distributions
 From net investment
   income................         .24            .54              .23            .36           .46           .66           .16
 In excess of net
   investment income.....         .01             --               --             --            --            --            --
 From capital paid-in....          --             --               --             --            --           .01            --
                               ------         ------           ------        -------       -------       -------       -------
   Total distributions...         .25            .54              .23            .36           .46           .67           .16
                               ------         ------           ------        -------       -------       -------       -------
 Capital contributed by
   manager (Note 5)......          --            .26               --             --            --            --            --
                               ------         ------           ------        -------       -------       -------       -------
Net asset value, end of
 period..................     $  9.73         $ 9.73           $ 9.49        $  9.71       $  9.92       $  9.96      $   9.97
                           ================== ================ ================= ========  ========      ========  ===========
Total return(%)..........        2.58(b)        8.56(c)(d)        .03(b)        1.57(c)       4.33(c)       6.80(c)        1.33(b)
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL
 DATA
Net assets, end of period
 (in thousands)..........     $ 5,766         $6,027           $8,572        $12,267       $44,375       $25,259      $ 13,708
Ratio of total expenses
 to average net assets
 With expense
   reimbursement and fees
   paid
   indirectly(%)(e)......         .99(f)         .93             1.38(f)         .92           .82           .86           .25(f)
 Without expense
   reimbursement and fees
   paid
   indirectly(%)(e)......        3.10(f)        3.27             2.80(f)        1.52          1.45          1.30          3.00(f)
Ratio of net investment
 income to
 average net
 assets(%)(a)............        4.93(f)        5.53             4.65(f)        3.73          4.54          6.43          8.70(f)
Portfolio turnover
 rate(%).................          11(f)          54              143(f)          37            69           106             7(f)
</TABLE>
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                                   FOR THE PERIOD
                                                                                                                    JANUARY 12,
                                                                                                                        1995
                                                                                                  FOR THE SIX      (COMMENCEMENT)
                                                                                                  MONTHS ENDED      TO DECEMBER
                                            CLASS B                                                 JUNE 30,            31,
                                                                                                  ------------     --------------
                                    SELECTED PER SHARE DATA                                          1996*              1995
                                                                                                  ------------     --------------
<S>                                                                                               <C>              <C>
Net asset value, beginning of period............................................................     $ 9.73            $ 9.44
                                                                                                      -----            ------
  Income from investment operations
  Net investment income(a)......................................................................        .19               .49
  Net gain on investment transactions
    (both realized and unrealized)..............................................................        .02               .03
                                                                                                      -----            ------
    Total from investment operations............................................................        .21               .52
                                                                                                      -----            ------
  Less distributions
  From net investment income....................................................................        .19               .49
  In excess of net investment income............................................................        .04                --
                                                                                                      -----            ------
    Total distributions.........................................................................        .23               .49
                                                                                                      -----            ------
  Capital contributed by manager (Note 5).......................................................         --               .26
                                                                                                      -----            ------
Net asset value, end of period..................................................................     $ 9.71            $ 9.73
                                                                                                  ===============  =============
Total return(%)(b)..............................................................................       2.16              8.53(d)
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)........................................................     $   84            $   27
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets
  With expense reimbursement and fees paid indirectly(%)(e)(f)..................................       1.49              1.43
  Without expense reimbursement and fees paid indirectly(%)(e)(f)...............................       3.60              3.77
Ratio of net investment income to
  average net assets(%)(a)(f)...................................................................       4.43              5.03
Portfolio turnover rate(%)......................................................................         11(f)             54
</TABLE>
 
                      (See Notes to Financial Statements)
<PAGE>   75
 
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (CONTINUED)
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                                  FOR THE PERIOD
                                                             FOR THE SIX        FOR THE          FOR THE SIX       JULY 3, 1993
                                                             MONTHS ENDED      YEAR ENDED        MONTHS ENDED     (COMMENCEMENT)
                          CLASS I                              JUNE 30,       DECEMBER 31,       DECEMBER 31,      TO JUNE 30,
                                                             ------------     ------------       ------------     --------------
                  SELECTED PER SHARE DATA                      1996*(G)         1995(G)              1994              1994
                                                             ------------     ------------       ------------     --------------
<S>                                                          <C>              <C>                <C>              <C>
Net asset value, beginning of period.......................    $     --         $     --           $   9.71          $   9.92
                                                             ------------     ------------       ------------     --------------
  Income (loss) from investment operations
  Net investment income(a).................................          --               --                .14               .39
  Net loss on investment transactions
    (both realized and unrealized).........................          --               --               (.22)             (.21)
                                                             ------------     ------------       ------------     --------------
    Total from investment operations.......................          --               --               (.08)              .18
                                                             ------------     ------------       ------------     --------------
  Less distributions
  From net investment income...............................          --               --                .14               .39
                                                             ------------     ------------       ------------     --------------
    Total distributions....................................          --               --                .14               .39
                                                             ------------     ------------       ------------     --------------
Net asset value, end of period.............................    $     --         $     --           $   9.49          $   9.71
                                                             ===============  ==============     ===============  ==================
Total return(%)(b).........................................          --               --               (.99)             1.77
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)...................    $     --         $     --           $     --          $  1,495
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets
  With expense reimbursement and fees paid
    indirectly(%)(e).......................................          --               --               1.13(f)            .67(f)
  Without expense reimbursement and fees paid
    indirectly(%)(e).......................................          --               --               2.55(f)           1.27(f)
Ratio of net investment income to average net
  assets(%)(a).............................................          --               --               4.90(f)           3.98(f)
Portfolio turnover rate(%).................................          --               --                143(f)             37
(a)   Net investment income is net of expenses reimbursed by manager.
(b)   Total return represents aggregate total return and does not reflect a sales charge.
(c)   Total return does not reflect a sales charge.
(d)   Without a capital contribution by the manager, total return for Class A and Class B would have been 5.82% and 5.78%,
      respectively.
(e)   Beginning in 1995, total expenses include fees paid indirectly through an expense offset arrangement.
(f)   Annualized.
(g)   There were no Class I shares outstanding during the periods ended December 31, 1995 and June 30, 1996.
 *    Unaudited.
</TABLE>
 
                      (See Notes to Financial Statements)
<PAGE>   76
 
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
 
    Ivy Short-Term Bond Fund (the Fund) is a series of shares of Ivy Fund. The
shares of beneficial interest are assigned no par value and an unlimited number
of shares of Class A, Class B and Class I are authorized. Ivy Fund was organized
as a Massachusetts business trust under a Declaration of Trust dated December
21, 1983 and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended,
as a diversified, open-end management investment company.
 
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
 
    Following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently
followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. The
policies are in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
Preparation of the financial statements includes the use of management
estimates. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
 
    SECURITY VALUATION -- Debt securities (other than short-term obligations)
are valued on the basis of valuations furnished by a pricing service authorized
by the Board of Trustees (the Board), which determines valuations based upon
market transactions for normal, institutional-size trading units of such
securities. Short-term obligations are valued at amortized cost, which
approximates market. All other securities are valued at their fair value as
determined in good faith by the Valuation Committee of the Board; as of June 30,
1996, there were no such securities.
 
    SECURITY TRANSACTIONS AND INVESTMENT INCOME -- Security transactions are
accounted for on the trade date. Interest income is accrued on a daily basis.
Realized gains and losses from security transactions are calculated on an
identified cost basis.
 
    FEDERAL INCOME TAXES -- The Fund intends to qualify for tax treatment
applicable to regulated investment companies under the Internal Revenue Code, as
amended, and distribute all of its taxable income to its shareholders.
Therefore, no provision has been recorded for Federal income or excise taxes.
 
    The Fund has a net tax-basis capital loss carryforward of approximately
$751,000 as of December 31, 1995, which may be applied against any realized net
taxable gain of each succeeding year until fully utilized or until the
expiration date, whichever occurs first. The carryforward expires $21,000 in
2001, $570,000 in 2002 and $160,000 in 2003.
 
    DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS -- Distributions from net investment income
are declared monthly. Distributions of net realized capital gain, if any, are
declared in December. An additional distribution may be declared if necessary to
avoid the payment of a four percent Federal excise tax.
 
    On January 1, 1996, under a Plan pursuant to Rule 18f-3 under the Investment
Company Act of 1940, approved by the Fund's Board December 2, 1995, the Fund
discontinued its practice of declaring daily a dividend to Class A shares at the
rate per share of the excess 12b-1 fees of Class B shares over Class A shares.
 
    DEFERRED ORGANIZATION EXPENSES -- Expenses incurred by the Fund in
connection with its organization and issuing Class B and Class I shares have
been deferred and are being amortized on a straight-line basis over a five year
period.
 
    RECLASSIFICATIONS -- The timing and characterization of certain income and
net capital gain distributions are determined annually in accordance with
Federal tax regulations which may differ from generally accepted accounting
principles. These differences primarily relate to certain securities sold at a
loss. As a result, Net investment income (loss) and Net realized gain (loss) on
investments and foreign currency transactions for a reporting period may differ
significantly in amount and character from distributions during such period.
Accordingly, the Fund may periodically make reclassifications among certain of
its capital accounts without impacting the net asset value of the Fund.
 
    FEES PAID INDIRECTLY -- The Fund has an arrangement whereby a certain
percentage of quarterly cumulative credits resulting from cash balances on
deposit with the custodian are used to offset custody fees, including
transaction and out of pocket expenses. For the six months ended June 30, 1996,
custody fees were reduced by $504 under this arrangement.
 
2. RELATED PARTIES
 
    Ivy Management, Inc. (IMI) is the Manager and Investment Adviser of the
Fund. For its services, IMI receives a fee monthly at the annual rate of .60% of
the Fund's average net assets.
 
    If the Fund's total expenses in any fiscal year (excluding interest, taxes,
brokerage commissions, extraordinary expenses and other expenses subject to
approval by state securities administrators) exceed limits applicable under
state securities laws, IMI will bear the excess expenses. In addition, IMI may
voluntarily reimburse the Fund's expenses. Expenses reimbursed by manager
reflected in the Statement of Operations consists of required and voluntary
reimbursements of $9,861 and $52,329, respectively.
 
    Mackenzie Investment Management Inc. (MIMI), of which IMI is a wholly owned
subsidiary, provides certain administrative, accounting and pricing services for
the Fund. As compensation for those services, the Fund pays MIMI fees plus
certain out-of-pocket expenses. Such fees are reflected as Administrative
services fee and Fund accounting in the Statement of Operations.
 
    Ivy Mackenzie Distributors, Inc. (IMDI), a wholly owned subsidiary of MIMI,
is the underwriter and distributor of the Fund's shares, and as such, purchases
shares from the Fund at net asset value to settle orders from investment
dealers. For the six months ended June 30, 1996, the net amount of underwriting
discount retained by IMDI was $518.
 
    Under Service and Distribution Plans, the Fund reimburses IMDI for service
fee payments made to brokers at an annual rate not to exceed .25% of its average
net asset value of Class A and Class B shares. Class B shares are also subject
to an ongoing distribution fee at an annual rate of .75% of the average net
asset value attributable to Class B shares. IMDI may use such distribution fee
for purposes of advertising and marketing shares of the Fund. Such fees are
reflected as 12b-1 service and distribution fees in the Statement of Operations.
 
    Ivy Mackenzie Services Corp. (IMSC), a wholly owned subsidiary of MIMI, is
the transfer and shareholder servicing agent for the Fund. The Fund pays a
monthly fee and certain out-of-pocket expenses. Such fees and expenses are
reflected as Transfer agent in the Statement of Operations.
 
3. BOARD'S COMPENSATION
 
    Trustees who are not affiliated with IMI or MIMI receive compensation from
the Fund, which is reflected as Trustees' fees in the Statement of Operations.
 
4. ACQUISITION OF MACKENZIE SHORT-TERM U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITIES FUND
 
    On January 1, 1995, the Fund acquired the net assets of Mackenzie Short-Term
U.S. Government Securities Fund (MSTUSGSF) d/b/a Ivy Short-Term U.S. Government
Securities Fund pursuant to a plan of reorganization adopted by the Board
September 29, 1994 and approved by MSTUSGSF's shareholders December 31, 1994.
The reorganization was accomplished by a tax-free exchange of 903,236 Class A
shares (NAV $9.49) of the Fund for the 903,236 Class A shares (NAV $9.49) of
MSTUSGSF outstanding on December 31, 1994. MSTUSGSF's net assets at that date of
$8,571,658, including $645,132 realized loss and $202,061 unrealized
depreciation, were combined with the Fund for total net assets after acquisition
of $8,571,686.
 
5. NET REALIZED LOSS ON INVESTMENTS AND MIMI'S CONTRIBUTION OF CAPITAL
 
    In January, 1995 certain notes held by the Fund and collateralized by the
Mexican peso matured and were paid at 63.23% of par value. The notes provided
that they would mature at par value and the amount paid at maturity would not be
affected by currency fluctuations except if the Mexican peso, relative to the
U.S. dollar, declined in
<PAGE>   77
 
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED)
 
value more that 40% as of the note's maturity date. Prior to the maturity date,
MIMI, the former Manager, believed that the bonds would mature at par and they
were priced accordingly. The substantial devaluation of the Mexican peso, which
was occurring at about the same time as the notes matured, resulted in a
downward adjustment to the par value of the notes in an aggregate amount of
$183,827, when the notes were paid off. Because of the significance of this
trading loss to the Fund and for other business-related reasons, MIMI made a
contribution of capital to the Fund in the amount of the loss. The contribution
was made in January, 1995.
 
6. FUND SHARE TRANSACTIONS
 
    Fund share transactions for Class A, Class B and Class I* were as follows:
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                   SIX MONTHS ENDED            YEAR ENDED
                                     JUNE 30, 1996         DECEMBER 31, 1995
                                 ---------------------   ----------------------
            CLASS A              SHARES      AMOUNT       SHARES      AMOUNT
- -------------------------------  -------   -----------   --------   -----------
<S>                              <C>       <C>           <C>        <C>
Sold...........................   14,480   $   141,570     29,579   $   283,933
Issued on reinvestment of
 distributions.................   11,391       110,919     28,768       276,261
Repurchased....................  (52,415)     (511,397)  (342,312)   (3,280,585)
                                 -------   -----------   --------   -----------
Net decrease...................  (26,544)  $  (258,908)  (283,965)  $(2,720,391)
                                 ========  ============= ========== =============
</TABLE>
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                            JANUARY 12, 1995
                                   SIX MONTHS ENDED          (COMMENCEMENT)
                                     JUNE 30, 1996        TO DECEMBER 31, 1995
                                 ---------------------   ----------------------
            CLASS B              SHARES      AMOUNT       SHARES      AMOUNT
- -------------------------------  -------   -----------   --------   -----------
<S>                              <C>       <C>           <C>        <C>
Sold...........................    6,049   $    58,924     20,705   $   198,314
Issued on reinvestment of
 distributions.................      140         1,364        169         1,615
Repurchased....................     (251)       (2,440)   (18,123)     (172,884)
                                 -------   -----------   --------   -----------
Net increase...................    5,938   $    57,848      2,751   $    27,045
                                 ========  ============= ========== =============
</TABLE>
 
* There were no Class I shares outstanding during the periods.

ISTBF-3-896
 
<PAGE>   78

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                                      IVY FUNDS
<S>                             <C>                    <C>                        <C>                    <C>
JUNE 30, 1996

IVY                             MARKET COMMENTARY:
CHINA    
REGION                                 Despite the increased volatility in US        were cut by 0.75%.  We believe more rate
FUND                            markets, emerging markets, including those in        cuts are likely to follow.
                                the China Region, have held up remarkably.                  This more accommodative credit policy
                                well.  We believe this is particularly positive      should not only give a boost to China's domes-
                                considering the historically strong correlations     tic companies, but it should also provide the
- -------------------             with the US during market declines.                  potential for strong growth for Hong Kong
SEMI-ANNUAL                            According to our research China's             companies operating in he mainland.
REPORT                          economy has grown an average of 11.8% in                     The economics of Hong Kong and
- -------------------             real terms over the past three years.  Despite       China are becoming increasingly integrated
This report and the             this broad economic growth, many Chinese             as Hong Kong's 1997 handover date ap-
financial statements            companies have seen their profits come under         proaches.  According to the Chinese Ministry
contained herein are            severe pressure brought on by China's tight          of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation,
submitted for the general       grip on credit growth that began in 1994.            Hong Kong invested more than $78 billion
information of the share-              At its peak, money supply in China was,       in China in 1995 making it by far the largest
holders.  This report is        growing more than 60% year-on-year.  With            foreign investor in the People's Republic of
not authorized for distri-      banks willing to lend money at interest rates        China (Taiwan, the second largest investor,
bution to prospective           significantly below the level of inflation,          directed $11.6 billion and the US invested
investors unless preced-        credit was cheap and plentiful.  As a result,        $10.9 billion).                               
ed or accompanied by            while China's economy boomed, inflation                      But investments flow both ways.  The   
an effective prospectus.        rose consistently.  Chinese officials became         Chinese have been gradually building          
                                increasingly concerned about rising prices           positions in Hong Kong's property market      
Ivy Management, Inc.            and speculative excesses in the economy.  In         over the past several years and are now       
Via Mizner Financial            the second half of 1995 the People's Bank of         estimated to control 5% of the territory's real
Plaza                           China, through primarily administrative              estate.  Also, they have recently announced   
700 South Federal Hwy.          measures, orchestrated a 5% contraction in           important  investments in Hong Kong's        
Boca Raton, FL 33432            the money supply.  China's economy deceler-          transportation sector, and in the financial   
1-800-456-5111                  ared from more than 14% growth in the first          sector with a stake in one of Hong Kong's     
                                quarter of 1993 to less than 9% in the third         oldest financial services groups.  Mre an-    
                                quarter of 1995.                                     nouncements, such as these, are expected and  
                                       Throughout 1995, inflation responded          should provide pricing and psychological      
                                to tight monetary policies which is what             support to Hong Kong-based assets.            
                                the Chinese authorities had hoped would                     With 13% of the Ivy China Region Fund  
                                happen.  By year's end, the nationwide               invested in mainland China, 57% in Hong       
                                consumer price index had fallen to 10.1%             Kong and 7% in Taiwan, we believe the Fund    
                                and was below 10% for the first quarter of           is positioned to benefit from the growth and  
                                1996.  This improvement has prompted the             future integration of the China Region.       
                                Chinese to gradually ease credit.  By some           Markets often climb a wall of worry.  They    
                                accounts the easing policy began as early as         climb even faster with a little support.      
                                the third quarter of 1995.  (It was at that                                                        
                                time that money supply growth began to               IVY MANAGEMENT, INC.                          
                                pick up sharply.)  But the definitive signal                                                       
                                came a month ago when interest rates on                                                            
                                deposits were cut 0.98% and lending rates
                                
                                

                                ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

                                  BOARD OF TRUSTEES            OFFICERS           TRANSFER AGENT                  MANAGER
                                John S. Anderegg, Jr.     Michael G. Landry,      Ivy Mackenzie            Ivy Management, Inc. 
                                   Paul H. Broyhill           President           Services Corp.               Boca Raton, FL
                                   Stanley Channick       Keith J. Carlson,       P.O. Box 3022            
                                  Frank W. DeFriece, Jr.   Vice President         Boca Raton, FL                DISTRIBUTOR        
                                    Roy J. Glauber       James W. Broadfoot,        33431-0922                 Ivy Mackenzie       
                                  Michael G. Landry        Vice President         1-800-777-6472             Distributors, Inc.    
                                  Michael R. Peers       C. William Ferris,                              Via Mizner Financial Plaza
                                 Joseph G. Rosenthal    Secretary/Treasurer          AUDITORS            700 South Federal Highway 
                                  Richard Silverman      Michael R. Peers,   Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P.       Boca Raton, FL 33432   
                                   J. Brendan Swan            Chairman         Fort Lauderdale, FL                                 
                                                                            
                                    LEGAL COUNSEL           CUSTODIAN                                         [LOGO IVY MACKENZIE]
                                    Dechert Price         Brown Brothers    
                                       & Rhoads           Harriman & Co.   
                                      Boston, MA            Boston, MA     
</TABLE>




<PAGE>   79
 
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS
JUNE 30, 1996 (UNAUDITED)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
        EQUITY SECURITIES -- 99.4%            SHARES        VALUE
<S>                                         <C>          <C>
AMERICAS -- 0.3%
- ------------------------------------------
UNITED STATES -- 0.3%
Amway Asia Pacific Ltd....................       2,500   $    75,938
                                                         -----------
ASIA / PACIFIC -- 99.1%
- ------------------------------------------
CHINA -- 13.1%
China Southern Glass Co. -- Class B.......     235,300       138,308
Huaneng Power International, Inc. ADR*....      15,000       268,125
Inner Mongolia Erdos Cashmere Products
  Co. -- Class B..........................     276,000       134,136
Qinling Motors Company Ltd................   1,100,000       369,473
Shanghai Dazhong Taxi Company -- Class
  B.......................................     300,000       219,000
Shanghai Diesel Engine Co. Ltd. -- Class
  B*......................................     648,000       272,160
Shanghai Erfangji Company Limited*........     907,500       114,345
Shanghai Haixing Shipping Co. 'H'.........     847,000        55,805
Shanghai Industrial Sewing Machine Co.
  Ltd. -- Class B.........................     600,000        82,800
Shanghai Narcissus Electric Appliances
  Industrial Company Ltd.*................     467,500        79,475
Shanghai Post & Telecom Eq. -- Class B....     393,000       192,570
Shanghai Shangling Electric Appliances Co.
  Ltd. -- Class B*........................     312,000       164,736
Shenzhen China Bicycles -- Class B........     865,800       200,211
Shenzhen Konka Electronics Group
  Limited -- Class B......................     200,000       180,861
Tingyi (Cayman Isln) Holding Co.*.........     810,000       222,362
Yaohua Pilkington Glass Class B*..........     200,000       120,000
Zhenhai Refining and Chemical Company
  Limited.................................     900,000       255,789
                                                         -----------
                                                           3,070,156
                                                         -----------
HONG KONG -- 57.0%
Asia Satellite Telecom ADR*...............       4,000       118,500
C.P. Pokphand.............................   1,242,000       493,382
Chen Hsong Holdings*......................     226,000       121,164
Cheung Kong (Holdings) Ltd................     109,000       785,034
China Light & Power Co. Ltd...............      90,600       410,821
China Travel International Investment Hong
  Kong Ltd................................     762,000       174,239
Citic Pacific Ltd.........................     161,000       651,009
Consoldiated Electric Power Asia Ltd......         375           620
Esprit Asia Holdings Ltd..................     696,000       220,289
Giordano Holdings Ltd.....................     476,000       461,196
Gold Peak Industries......................     923,000       521,671
Guangdong Investments.....................     799,000       505,778
HSBC Holdings.............................      36,867       557,238
Hang Seng Bank............................      27,900       281,136
Hong Kong Land Holdings Ltd...............     102,000       229,500
Hong Kong Telecommunications Limited......     299,600       537,989
Hopewell Holdings.........................     683,945       371,097
Jardine International Motor Holdings Co...     136,000       166,909
Jardine Strategic Holdings Ltd............     100,250       320,800
Jardine Strategic Holdings Warrants*......      13,250         4,108
Johnson Electric Holdings Ltd.............     297,000       667,610
Kumagai Gumi (Hong Kong) Ltd..............     300,000       269,354
Kumagai Gumi (Hong Kong) Ltd. Warrants*...      60,000         9,146
Li & Fung.................................     615,800       580,737
M.C. Packaging (Hong Kong) Ltd............     648,000       274,159
Manhattan Card Company Ltd................     868,000       414,895
Melco International Development Ltd.*.....      15,900         4,416
National Mutual Asia Ltd..................     440,000       386,526
New World Development Company Ltd.........      80,000       371,023
New World Infrastructure Ltd.*............         133           284
 
<CAPTION>
            EQUITY SECURITIES                 SHARES        VALUE
<S>                                         <C>          <C>
Peregrine Investment Holdings Ltd.........     262,000   $   377,392
Peregrine Investment Holdings Ltd.
  Warrants*...............................      26,200         3,249
Shangri-La Asia Ltd.......................     230,000       322,385
Shun Tak Holdings Ltd.....................     318,000       195,136
Siu-Fung Ceramics Holdings, Ltd...........   1,110,327       213,724
Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd...............      42,800       432,658
Swire Pacific Ltd Class A.................      59,500       509,237
Techtronic Industries Co..................   1,888,000       260,977
Tsingtao Brewery Co. Ltd Series H.........     600,000       217,033
Union Bank of Hong Kong Ltd.*.............     245,000       257,953
Wharf (Holdings) Ltd......................      80,000       286,277
Wo Kee Hong Holdings Ltd..................     562,000        72,603
Wo Kee Hong Holdings Ltd Warrants*........     112,400         3,340
Yue Yuen Industrial Holdings..............   1,146,000       325,705
                                                         -----------
                                                          13,388,299
                                                         -----------
INDONESIA -- 3.4%
Bank Niaga*...............................      60,000       149,517
PT Astra International....................      28,000        40,602
PT Chareon Pokphand Indonesia.............      48,000        92,803
PT Hanjaya Mandala Sampoerna..............      22,500       256,176
Semen Gresik..............................      84,000       244,511
                                                         -----------
                                                             783,609
                                                         -----------
KOREA -- 7.8%
Daewoo Corporation........................         400         3,881
Fidelity Advisor Korea Fund*..............      25,000       278,125
Hyundai Motor Co, Ltd.....................       2,500       113,166
Keum Kang Development Ind. Company*.......       8,800       159,467
Korea Electric Power Corporation..........       6,300       256,598
Korea Fund Inc............................      15,100       320,875
L.G. Electronics (with 422 rights)........       8,000       175,542
Pohang Iron & Steel Co. Ltd...............       2,000       163,141
Samsung Electronics Co. -- GDR............         640        15,680
Samsung Electronics Co. -- GDR 144A
  REGD*...................................         275        14,163
Samsung Electronics Co. -- New Common.....       1,423       119,460
Samsung Heavy Industries..................         509         7,906
Shinhan Bank..............................       8,000       188,284
                                                         -----------
                                                           1,816,288
                                                         -----------
MALAYSIA -- 3.7%
Edaran Otomobil Nasional Berhad...........      21,000       201,203
Leader Universal Holdings -- Class A......      61,666       174,282
Lion Land Berhad*.........................     100,000       111,846
London & Pacific Insurance Company........      29,000       191,822
Malayan Banking Berhad....................      20,000       192,423
                                                         -----------
                                                             871,576
                                                         -----------
SINGAPORE -- 3.8%
Clipsal Industries Limited................     100,000       281,000
DBS Land Limited..........................      45,000       154,359
Fraser & Neave Ltd........................      28,200       291,793
Jurong Shipyard Limited...................      33,000       167,222
                                                         -----------
                                                             894,374
                                                         -----------
TAIWAN -- 7.3%
ROC Taiwan Fund*..........................      70,600       803,075
Taiwan Fund Inc...........................      38,000       912,000
                                                         -----------
                                                           1,715,075
                                                         -----------
THAILAND -- 2.6%
Bank of Ayudhya -- Foreign Registered.....      68,750       379,116
Krung Thai Bank Public Company
  Limited.................................      50,000       234,363
                                                         -----------
                                                             613,479
                                                         -----------
</TABLE>
 
                      (See Notes to Financial Statements)
<PAGE>   80
 
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 1996 (UNAUDITED)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
            EQUITY SECURITIES                 SHARES        VALUE
<S>                                         <C>          <C>
VIETNAM -- 0.4%
The Vietnam Fund Limited*.................       7,800   $    97,500
                                                         -----------
TOTAL INVESTMENTS -- 99.4%
  (Cost -- $24,412,361)(a)................                23,326,294
OTHER ASSETS, LESS LIABILITIES -- 0.6%....                   149,068
                                                         -----------
NET ASSETS -- 100%........................               $23,475,362
                                                         ===========
ADR - American Depository Receipt
GDR - Global Depository Receipt
 *  Non-income producing security.
(a) Cost is approximately the same for Federal income
    tax purposes.
 
OTHER INFORMATION:
At June 30, 1996, net unrealized depreciation based on cost for
financial statement and Federal income tax purposes is as follows:
    Gross unrealized appreciation.....................   $ 3,109,558
    Gross unrealized depreciation.....................    (4,195,625)
                                                         -----------
        Net unrealized depreciation...................   $(1,086,067)
                                                         ===========
Purchases and sales of securities other than short-term obligations
aggregated $3,719,720 and $1,656,801, respectively, for the period
ended June 30, 1996.
</TABLE>
 
                      (See Notes to Financial Statements)
<PAGE>   81
 
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
JUNE 30, 1996 (UNAUDITED)
 
<TABLE>
<S>                                                                                                                   <C>
ASSETS
Investments, at value (identified cost -- $24,412,361)..............................................................  $23,326,294
Cash................................................................................................................      175,977
Receivables:
  Fund shares sold..................................................................................................        3,775
  Dividends and interest............................................................................................      100,433
  Manager for expense reimbursement.................................................................................       15,667
Deferred organization expenses......................................................................................       25,234
Other assets........................................................................................................       12,312
                                                                                                                      -----------
  Total assets......................................................................................................   23,659,692
                                                                                                                      -----------
LIABILITIES
Payables:
  Investments purchased.............................................................................................       72,202
  Fund shares repurchased...........................................................................................       47,004
  Management fee....................................................................................................       19,495
  12b-1 service and distribution fees...............................................................................       10,475
  Administrative services fee.......................................................................................        1,949
  Fund accounting...................................................................................................        2,578
  Transfer agent....................................................................................................        8,672
Other accrued expenses and liabilities..............................................................................       21,955
                                                                                                                      -----------
  Total liabilities.................................................................................................      184,330
                                                                                                                      -----------
NET ASSETS..........................................................................................................  $23,475,362
                                                                                                                      ===========
CLASS A:
Net asset value and redemption price per share ($15,043,628/1,596,446 shares outstanding)...........................  $      9.42
                                                                                                                      ===========
Maximum offering price per share ($9.42 X 100/94.25)*...............................................................  $      9.99
                                                                                                                      ===========
CLASS B:
Net asset value and offering price per share ($8,431,725/897,947 shares outstanding)**..............................  $      9.39
                                                                                                                      ===========
CLASS C:
Net asset value and offering price per share ($9.41/1 share outstanding)**..........................................  $      9.41
                                                                                                                      ===========
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:
  Capital paid-in...................................................................................................  $25,809,476
  Accumulated net realized loss on investments and foreign currency transactions....................................   (1,303,448)
  Accumulated undistributed net investment income...................................................................       55,401
  Net unrealized depreciation on investments........................................................................   (1,086,067)
                                                                                                                      -----------
NET ASSETS..........................................................................................................  $23,475,362
                                                                                                                      ===========
</TABLE>
 
 * On sales of more than $50,000 the offering price is reduced.
** Redemption price per share is equal to the net asset value per share less any
   applicable contingent deferred sales charge.
 
                      (See Notes to Financial Statements)
<PAGE>   82
 
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1996 (UNAUDITED)
 
<TABLE>
<S>                                                                                                         <C>        <C>
Investment income
  Dividends (net of $11,508 foreign taxes withheld).......................................................             $  338,072
  Interest................................................................................................                  3,943
                                                                                                                       ----------
                                                                                                                          342,015
                                                                                                                       ----------
Expenses
  Management fee..........................................................................................  $116,662
  Transfer agent..........................................................................................    51,791
  Administrative services fee.............................................................................    11,666
  Custodian fees..........................................................................................    21,355
  Blue Sky fees...........................................................................................    13,103
  Auditing and accounting fees............................................................................     8,122
  Shareholder reports.....................................................................................     4,538
  Amortization of organization expenses...................................................................     5,449
  Fund accounting.........................................................................................    16,322
  Trustees' fees..........................................................................................     1,664
  12b-1 service and distribution fees
    Class A...............................................................................................    18,660
    Class B...............................................................................................    41,963
  Legal...................................................................................................    15,146
  Other...................................................................................................     4,337
                                                                                                                       ----------
                                                                                                                          330,778
  Expenses reimbursed by manager..........................................................................                (40,551)
  Fees paid indirectly....................................................................................                 (2,231)
                                                                                                                       ----------
    Net expenses..........................................................................................                287,996
                                                                                                                       ----------
NET INVESTMENT INCOME.....................................................................................                 54,019
                                                                                                                       ----------
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS
  Net realized loss on investments and foreign currency transactions......................................               (735,741)
  Net unrealized appreciation during the period on investments............................................              2,671,235
                                                                                                                       ----------
    Net gain on investment transactions...................................................................              1,935,494
                                                                                                                       ----------
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS......................................................             $1,989,513
                                                                                                                       ==========
</TABLE>
 
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                      FOR THE SIX      FOR THE
                                                                                                      MONTHS ENDED    YEAR ENDED
                                                                                                        JUNE 30,     DECEMBER 31,
                                                                                                      ------------   ------------
                                                                                                         1996*           1995
                                                                                                      ------------   ------------
<S>                                                                                                   <C>            <C>
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
Operations:
  Net investment income.............................................................................  $    54,019    $   269,887
  Net realized loss on investments and foreign currency transactions................................     (735,741 )     (304,802 )
  Net unrealized appreciation during the period on investments......................................    2,671,235        370,010
                                                                                                      ------------   ------------
    Net increase resulting from operations..........................................................    1,989,513        335,095
                                                                                                      ------------   ------------
Class A distributions
  From net investment income........................................................................           --       (209,871 )
  In excess of net realized gain....................................................................           --        (20,020 )
                                                                                                      ------------   ------------
    Total distributions to Class A shareholders.....................................................           --       (229,891 )
                                                                                                      ------------   ------------
Class B distributions
  From net investment income........................................................................           --        (60,016 )
  In excess of net realized gain....................................................................           --        (12,354 )
                                                                                                      ------------   ------------
    Total distributions to Class B shareholders.....................................................           --        (72,370 )
                                                                                                      ------------   ------------
Fund share transactions (Note 5):
  Class A...........................................................................................      862,545       (329,623 )
  Class B...........................................................................................      863,127       (459,143 )
  Class C...........................................................................................            9             --
                                                                                                      ------------   ------------
    Net increase (decrease) resulting from Fund share transactions..................................    1,725,681       (788,766 )
                                                                                                      ------------   ------------
TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS.............................................................    3,715,194       (755,932 )
NET ASSETS
  Beginning of period...............................................................................   19,760,168     20,516,100
                                                                                                      ------------   ------------
  END OF PERIOD.....................................................................................  $23,475,362    $19,760,168
                                                                                                      =============== ==============
ACCUMULATED UNDISTRIBUTED NET INVESTMENT INCOME.....................................................  $    55,401    $     1,382
                                                                                                      =============== ==============
</TABLE>
 
* Unaudited.
 
                      (See Notes to Financial Statements)
<PAGE>   83
 
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                                  FOR THE  
                                                                                                                   YEAR    
                                                                                              FOR THE SIX          ENDED   
                                                                                              MONTHS ENDED        DECEMBER 
                                          CLASS A                                               JUNE 30,            31,    
                                                                                              ------------        -------
                                  SELECTED PER SHARE DATA                                        1996*             1995
                                                                                              ------------        -------
<S>                                                                                           <C>                 <C>
Net asset value, beginning of period.......................................................     $   8.58          $  8.61
                                                                                              ------------        -------
 Income (loss) from investment operations
 Net investment income (loss)(a)...........................................................          .02              .14
 Net gain (loss) on investment transactions (both realized and unrealized).................          .82             (.01)
                                                                                              ------------        -------
   Total from investment operations........................................................          .84              .13
                                                                                              ------------        -------
 Less distributions
 From net investment income................................................................           --              .14
 In excess of net investment income........................................................           --               --
 In excess of net realized gain............................................................           --              .02
 From capital paid-in......................................................................           --               --
                                                                                              ------------        -------
   Total distributions.....................................................................           --              .16
                                                                                              ------------        -------
Net asset value, end of period.............................................................     $   9.42          $  8.58
                                                                                              =================   ========
Total return(%)............................................................................         9.66(b)          1.59(c)
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)...................................................     $ 15,044          $12,855
Ratio of expenses to average net assets
 With expense reimbursement and fees paid indirectly(%)(d).................................         2.20(e)          2.20
 Without expense reimbursement and fees paid indirectly(%)(d)..............................         2.57(e)          2.73
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets(%)(a)..........................          .73(e)          1.61
Portfolio turnover rate(%).................................................................           17(e)            25
Average commission rate(f).................................................................     $ 0.0035              N/A
 
<CAPTION>
                                                                                              FOR THE 
                                                                                               YEAR        FOR THE PERIOD     
                                          CLASS A                                              ENDED      OCTOBER 23, 1993    
                                                                                             DECEMBER      (COMMENCEMENT)     
                                                                                                31,       TO DECEMBER 31,     
                                                                                             -------      ----------------    
                                  SELECTED PER SHARE DATA                                     1994              1993
                                                                                             -------      ----------------
<S>                                                                                           <C>         <C>
Net asset value, beginning of period.......................................................  $ 11.55          $  10.00
                                                                                             -------           -------
 
 Income (loss) from investment operations
 Net investment income (loss)(a)...........................................................      .05              (.01)
 
 Net gain (loss) on investment transactions (both realized and unrealized).................    (2.91)             1.57
                                                                                             -------           -------
 
   Total from investment operations........................................................    (2.86)             1.56
                                                                                             -------           -------
 
 Less distributions
 From net investment income................................................................      .05                --
 In excess of net investment income........................................................      .03                --
 In excess of net realized gain............................................................       --                --
 From capital paid-in......................................................................       --               .01
                                                                                             -------           -------
   Total distributions.....................................................................      .08               .01
                                                                                             -------           -------
Net asset value, end of period.............................................................  $  8.61          $  11.55
                                                                                             ========     ====================
Total return(%)............................................................................   (24.88)(c)         15.65(b)
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)...................................................  $13,180          $  8,371
Ratio of expenses to average net assets
 With expense reimbursement and fees paid indirectly(%)(d).................................     2.20              1.98(e)
 Without expense reimbursement and fees paid indirectly(%)(d)..............................     2.76              2.45(e)
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets(%)(a)..........................      .55              (.91)(e)
Portfolio turnover rate(%).................................................................        4                --
Average commission rate(f).................................................................      N/A               N/A
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                                  FOR      
                                                                                                                  THE      
                                                                                                                  YEAR     
                                                                                             FOR THE SIX         ENDED     
                                                                                             MONTHS ENDED        DECEMBER  
                                         CLASS B                                               JUNE 30,            31,     
                                                                                             ------------        ------
                                 SELECTED PER SHARE DATA                                        1996*             1995
                                                                                             ------------        ------
<S>                                                                                          <C>                 <C>
Net asset value, beginning of period......................................................     $   8.58          $ 8.61
                                                                                             ------------        ------
 Income (loss) from investment operations
 Net investment income (loss)(a)..........................................................           --             .08
 Net gain (loss) on investment transactions (both realized and unrealized)................          .81            (.02)
                                                                                             ------------        ------
   Total from investment operations.......................................................          .81             .06
                                                                                             ------------        ------
 Less distributions
 From net investment income...............................................................           --             .08
 In excess of net realized gain...........................................................           --             .01
                                                                                             ------------        ------
   Total distributions....................................................................           --             .09
                                                                                             ------------        ------
Net asset value, end of period............................................................     $   9.39          $ 8.58
                                                                                             =================   =======
Total return(%)...........................................................................         9.31(b)          .83(c)
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)..................................................     $  8,432          $6,905
Ratio of expenses to average net assets
 With expense reimbursement and fees paid indirectly(%)(d)................................         2.95(e)         2.95
 Without expense reimbursement and fees paid indirectly(%)(d).............................         3.32(e)         3.48
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets(%)(a).........................         (.02)(e)         .86
Portfolio turnover rate(%)................................................................           17(e)           25
Average commission rate(f)................................................................     $ 0.0035             N/A
 
<CAPTION>

                                                                                            FOR THE    
                                         CLASS B                                             YEAR           FOR THE PERIOD    
                                                                                            ENDED          OCTOBER 23, 1993   
                                                                                            DECEMBER        (COMMENCEMENT)    
                                                                                              31,          TO DECEMBER 31,    
                                 SELECTED PER SHARE DATA                                    -------        ----------------   
                                                                                             1994                1993         
                                                                                            -------        ----------------
<S>                                                                                          <C>           <C>
Net asset value, beginning of period......................................................  $ 11.55             $10.00
                                                                                            -------             ------
 Income (loss) from investment operations
 Net investment income (loss)(a)..........................................................     (.02)              (.02)
 Net gain (loss) on investment transactions (both realized and unrealized)................    (2.92)              1.57
                                                                                            -------             ------
   Total from investment operations.......................................................    (2.94)              1.55
                                                                                            -------             ------
 Less distributions
 From net investment income...............................................................       --                 --
 In excess of net realized gain...........................................................       --                 --
                                                                                            -------             ------
   Total distributions....................................................................       --                 --
                                                                                            -------             ------
Net asset value, end of period............................................................  $  8.61             $11.55
                                                                                            ========       ====================
Total return(%)...........................................................................   (25.45)(c)          15.50(b)
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)..................................................  $ 7,336             $3,565
Ratio of expenses to average net assets
 With expense reimbursement and fees paid indirectly(%)(d)................................     2.95               2.74(e)
 Without expense reimbursement and fees paid indirectly(%)(d).............................     3.51               3.20(e)
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets(%)(a).........................     (.20)             (1.66)(e)
Portfolio turnover rate(%)................................................................        4                 --
Average commission rate(f)................................................................      N/A                N/A
</TABLE>
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                                   FOR THE PERIOD
                                                                                                                   APRIL 30, 1996
                                                                                                                   (COMMENCEMENT)
                                                    CLASS C                                                         TO JUNE 30,
                                                                                                                   --------------
                                            SELECTED PER SHARE DATA                                                    1996*
                                                                                                                   --------------
<S>                                                                                                                <C>
Net asset value, beginning of period............................................................................      $   9.44
                                                                                                                       -------
 Loss from investment operations
 Net investment loss(a).........................................................................................            --
 Net loss on investment transactions (both realized and unrealized).............................................          (.03)
                                                                                                                       -------
   Total from investment operations.............................................................................          (.03)
                                                                                                                       -------
Net asset value, end of period..................................................................................      $   9.41
                                                                                                                   ===============
Total return(%).................................................................................................          (.32)(b)
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)........................................................................      $     --
Ratio of expenses to average net assets
 With expense reimbursement and fees paid indirectly(%)(d)......................................................          2.95(e)
 Without expense reimbursement and fees paid indirectly(%)(d)...................................................          3.32(e)
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets(%)(a)........................................................          (.02)(e)
Portfolio turnover rate(%)......................................................................................            17(e)
Average commission rate(f)......................................................................................      $ 0.0035

(a)      Net investment income (loss) is net of expenses reimbursed by manager.

(b)      Total return represents aggregate total return and does not reflect a sales charge.
 
(c)      Total return does not reflect a sales charge.
 
(d)      Beginning in 1995, total expenses include fees paid indirectly through an expense offset arrangement.
 
(e)      Annualized.
 
(f)      For fiscal years beginning on or after September 1, 1995, a fund is required to disclose its average commission rate per 
         share for security trades on which commissions are charged. This amount may vary from period to period and fund to fund 
         depending on the mix of trades executed in various markets where trading practices and commission rate structures may 
         differ.
 
 *       Unaudited.
 
</TABLE>
 
                      (See Notes to Financial Statements)
<PAGE>   84
 
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
 
    Ivy China Region Fund (the Fund) is a series of shares of Ivy Fund. The
shares of beneficial interest are assigned no par value and an unlimited number
of shares of Class A, Class B and Class C are authorized. Ivy Fund was organized
as a Massachusetts business trust under a Declaration of Trust dated December
21, 1983 and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended,
as a diversified, open-end management investment company.
 
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
 
    The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently
followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. The
policies are in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
Preparation of the financial statements includes the use of management
estimates. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
 
    SECURITY VALUATION -- Securities for which market quotations are readily
available are valued at market. Short-term obligations and commercial paper are
valued at amortized cost, which approximates market. Debt securities (other than
commercial paper and other short-term obligations) are valued on the basis of
valuations furnished by a pricing service authorized by the Board of Trustees
(the Board), which determines valuations based upon market transactions for
normal, institutional-size trading units of such securities. For valuation
purposes, quotations of foreign securities in foreign currencies are translated
into U.S. dollar equivalents using the foreign exchange quotation in effect. All
other securities are valued at their fair value as determined in good faith by
the Valuation Committee of the Board; as of June 30, 1996 there were no such
securities.
 
    SECURITY TRANSACTIONS AND INVESTMENT INCOME -- Security transactions are
accounted for on the trade date. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend
date, and interest income is accrued on a daily basis. Realized gains and losses
from security transactions are calculated on an identified cost basis.
 
    FEDERAL INCOME TAXES -- The Fund intends to qualify for tax treatment
applicable to regulated investment companies under the Internal Revenue Code, as
amended, and distribute all of its taxable income to its shareholders.
Therefore, no provision has been recorded for Federal income or excise taxes.
 
    The Fund has a net tax-basis capital loss carryforward of approximately
$467,000 as of December 31, 1995, which may be applied against any realized net
taxable capital gain of each succeeding fiscal year until fully utilized or
until the expiration date, whichever occurs first. The carryover expires
$264,000 in 2002 and $203,000 in 2003.
 
    DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS -- Distributions from net investment income
and net realized capital gains, if any, are declared in December. An additional
distribution may be declared if necessary to avoid the payment of a four percent
Federal excise tax.
 
    On January 1, 1996, under a Plan pursuant to Rule 18f-3 under the Investment
Company Act of 1940, approved by the Fund's Board December 2, 1995, the Fund
discontinued its practice of declaring daily a dividend to Class A shares at the
rate per share of the excess 12b-1 fees of Class B shares over Class A shares.
 
    FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATIONS -- Foreign currency transactions from foreign
investment activity are translated into U.S. dollars on the following basis: (i)
market value of securities, and dividends and interest receivable are translated
at the closing daily rate of exchange; and, (ii) purchases and sales of
investment securities are translated at the rate at which related foreign
contracts are obtained or at the exchange rate prevailing on the date of the
transaction. The Fund does not isolate that portion of net gain or loss on
investments which is due to changes in foreign exchange rates from that which is
due to changes in market prices of securities held. Such fluctuations are
included with net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments. Exchange
gains or losses from currency translation of other assets and liabilities, if
significant, are reported as a separate component of Net realized and unrealized
gain (loss) on investment transactions.
 
    Section 988 of the Internal Revenue Code provides that gains and losses on
certain transactions attributable to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange
rates must be treated as ordinary income or loss. Accordingly, distributions for
financial statement purposes may differ from the characterization of such
distributions determined on a Federal income tax basis.
 
    DEFERRED ORGANIZATION EXPENSES -- Expenses incurred by the Fund in
connection with its organization and issuing Class B shares have been deferred
and are being amortized on a straight-line basis over a five year period.
 
    RECLASSIFICATIONS -- The timing and characterization of certain income and
net capital gain distributions are determined annually in accordance with
Federal tax regulations which may differ from generally accepted accounting
principles. These differences primarily relate to investments in foreign
denominated securities, passive foreign investment companies, and certain
securities sold at a loss. As a result, Net investment income (loss) and Net
realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions for a
reporting period may differ significantly in amount and character from
distributions during such period. Accordingly, the Fund may periodically make
reclassifications among certain of its capital accounts without impacting the
net asset value of the Fund.
 
    FEES PAID INDIRECTLY -- The Fund has an arrangement with its custodian
whereby a certain percentage of quarterly cumulative credits resulting from cash
balances on deposit with the custodian are used to offset custody fees,
including transaction and out-of-pocket expenses. For the period, custody fees
were reduced by $2,231 under this arrangement.
 
2. RELATED PARTIES
 
    Ivy Management, Inc. (IMI) is the Manager and Investment Adviser of the
Fund. For its services, IMI receives a fee monthly at the annual rate of 1.00%
of the Fund's average net assets.
 
    If the Fund's total expenses in any fiscal year (excluding interest, taxes,
brokerage commissions, extraordinary expenses and other expenses subject to
approval by state securities administrators) exceed limits applicable under
state securities laws, IMI will bear the excess expenses. Currently, IMI
voluntarily limits the Fund's total operating expenses (excluding taxes, 12b-1
fees, brokerage commissions, interest, litigation and indemnification expenses,
and other extraordinary expenses) to an annual rate of 1.95% of its average net
assets. The voluntary expense limitation may be terminated or revised at any
time. Expenses reimbursed by manager reflected in the Statement of Operations
consists of a voluntary reimbursements.
 
    Mackenzie Investment Management Inc. (MIMI), of which IMI is a wholly owned
subsidiary, provides certain administrative, accounting and pricing services for
the Fund. As compensation for those services, the Fund pays MIMI fees plus
certain out-of-pocket expenses. Such fees are reflected as Administrative
services fee and Fund accounting in the Statement of Operations.
 
    Ivy Mackenzie Distributors, Inc. (IMDI), a wholly owned subsidiary of MIMI,
is the underwriter and distributor of the Fund's shares, and as such, purchases
shares from the Fund at net asset value to settle orders from investment
dealers. For the six months ended June 30, 1996, the net amount of underwriting
discount retained by IMDI was $6,997.
 
    Under Service and Distribution Plans, the Fund reimburses IMDI for service
fee payments made to brokers at an annual rate not to exceed .25% of its average
net asset value. Class B and Class C shares are also subject to an ongoing
distribution fee at an annual rate of .75% of the average net asset value
attributable to Class B and Class C shares. IMDI may use such distribution fee
for purposes of advertising and marketing shares of the Fund. Such fees are
reflected as 12b-1 service and distribution fees in the Statement of Operations.
 
    Ivy Mackenzie Services Corp. (IMSC), a wholly owned subsidiary of MIMI, is
the transfer and shareholder servicing agent for the Fund. The Fund pays a
monthly fee and certain out-of-pocket expenses.
<PAGE>   85
 
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) (UNAUDITED)
 
Such fees and expenses are reflected as Transfer agent in the Statement of
Operations.

3. BOARD'S COMPENSATION
 
    Trustees who are not affiliated with IMI or MIMI receive compensation from
the Fund, which is reflected as Trustees' fees in the Statement of Operations.
 
4. CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK

    The Fund primarily invests in equity securities of companies in the China
region. Therefore, the Fund is more susceptible to factors adversely affecting
securities within the China region than is an equity fund that is not
concentrated in such securities to the same extent.

5. FUND SHARE TRANSACTIONS
 
    Fund share transactions for Class A, Class B and Class C were as follows:
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                SIX MONTHS ENDED             YEAR ENDED
                                 JUNE 30, 1996            DECEMBER 31, 1995
                             ----------------------   -------------------------
          CLASS A             SHARES      AMOUNT        SHARES        AMOUNT
- ---------------------------  --------   -----------   ----------   ------------
<S>                          <C>        <C>           <C>          <C>
Sold.......................   885,237   $ 8,283,446    1,416,644   $ 11,904,966
Issued on reinvestment of
 distributions.............        --            --       23,477        201,191
Repurchased................  (786,450)   (7,420,901)  (1,473,931)   (12,435,780)
                             --------   -----------   ----------   ------------
Net increase (decrease)....    98,787   $   862,545      (33,810)  $   (329,623)
                             ========== ============= ============ ==============
</TABLE>
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                SIX MONTHS ENDED             YEAR ENDED
                                 JUNE 30, 1996            DECEMBER 31, 1995
                             ----------------------   -------------------------
          CLASS B             SHARES      AMOUNT        SHARES        AMOUNT
- ---------------------------  --------   -----------   ----------   ------------
<S>                          <C>        <C>           <C>          <C>
Sold.......................   359,687   $ 3,358,257      575,358   $  5,085,871
Issued on reinvestment of
 distributions.............        --            --        7,766         66,561
Repurchased................  (266,194)   (2,495,130)    (631,083)    (5,611,575)
                             --------   -----------   ----------   ------------
Net increase (decrease)....    93,493   $   863,127      (47,959)  $   (459,143)
                             ========== ============= ============ ==============
</TABLE>
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                              FROM APRIL 30, 1996
                                 (COMMENCEMENT)
                                TO JUNE 30, 1996
                             ----------------------
          CLASS C             SHARES      AMOUNT
- ---------------------------  --------   -----------
<S>                          <C>        <C>           
Sold.......................         1   $         9
                             --------   -----------
Net increase...............         1   $         9
                             ========== =============
</TABLE>


ICRF-3-896 

<PAGE>   86

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                                      IVY FUNDS
<S>                             <C>                    <C>                        <C>                    <C>
JUNE 30, 1996

IVY                             MARKET COMMENTARY:
GLOBAL   
FUND                                   With investors feeling less certain about        and their stock markets are new and  
                                the prospects for the US markets, we believe strong     untested, we continue to invest in Hong
                                cash flows will be increasingly redirected              Kong as a proxy for China.  Hong Kong
                                overseas, in particular to Europe and the high-         enjoys the advantages of China---a low
                                growth nations, such as those found in non-             wage economy, a well-trained work force
- -------------------             Japan Asia and Latin America.  These markets            and a pro-business environment--without
SEMI-ANNUAL                      have held up remarkably well considering the           having to handle the difficulties.  Where
REPORT                          increased volatility of the US markets.                 appropriate, we will continue to prudently
- -------------------                    We continue to believe European stock            increase our exposure in Chinese companies
This report and the              markets offer more upside potential with less          that meet our criteria.  Hong Kong is the
financial statements             volatility than does the US. Interest rates in         largest Asian position in the Ivy Global    
contained herein are            Europe are likely to fall even further and the          Fund.  As for Japan, we continue to
submitted for the general       major European currencies, such as the German           believe better, more predictable 
information of the share-       mark, French franc, Dutch guilder and Swiss             opportunities exist elsewhere.
holders.  This report is        franc, should weaken against the US dollar                     Like Asia, Latin America is
not authorized for distri-      more than most investors think.  This, in turn,         benefitting from secular growth as well as
bution to prospective           we believe should create many positive earnings         cyclical growth.  Our research confirms
investors unless preced-        surprises in the export and interest rate sensitive     a new-found emphasis on fiscal austerity
ed or accompanied by            sectors.  As well, European multinationals with         and disinflationary monetary policies have
an effective prospectus.        significant dollar earnings should benefit.  The        helped to stabilize Latin America's
                                Ivy Globe Fund remains heavily weighted in              economic environment.  Privatization has 
Ivy Management, Inc.            the mature economies of Europe and should               provided access to capital and increased
Via Mizner Financial            profit if, as we expect, these themes continue          market efficiency; trade liberalization and
Plaza                           to develop.                                             deregulation have helped to increase
700 South Federal Hwy.                 Hindsight now confirms that in early             economic efficiency.  Our research 
Boca Raton, FL 33432            1994, emerging markets were expensive.                  supports our belief that Argentina and
1-800-456-5111                  However, according to our research, follow-             Brazil may provide the greatest potential
                                ing a two-year correction, these markets no             for positive surprises.  Argentina's 
                                longer appear to be overvalued and are                  recession appears to be over and strong
                                particularly attractive for investors with a            economic growth should resume.  Brazil
                                longer term horizon.  Non-Japan Asia was                has made tremendous progress in bringing
                                trading at a 70% premium to the US market;              inflation under control.  The Ivy Global
                                currently the premium is only 10%.  This                Fund is positioned to benefit from
                                should translate into attractive long-term              improving fundamentals in Latin America.
                                investment opportunities.  We believe a                 The Fund holds no Mexican stocks.  This
                                stronger US dollar would also be positive               reflects our opinion that overly optimistic
                                for non-Japan Asia markets.                             investor sentiment has driven the Mexican
                                       The World Bank estimates that over               market to record level highs rather than
                                the next five years, growth rates in Asia               improving fundamentals.
                                should be more than double those of most                        As investors realize how much money
                                mature economies.  We believe that no place             they will need for retirement and other
                                on earth will this be more evident than in              financial obligations, many will look
                                China.  But because Chinese business managers           outside the US for greater returns.  We 
                                                                                        believe they should find investing in
                                                                                        Europe, Non-Japan Asia and Latin America
                                                                                        offers a good balance between risk and 
                                                                                        return.

                                                                                        IVY MANAGEMENT, INC.
                                ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

                                  BOARD OF TRUSTEES            OFFICERS           TRANSFER AGENT                  MANAGER
                                John S. Anderegg, Jr.     Michael G. Landry,      Ivy Mackenzie            Ivy Management, Inc. 
                                   Paul H. Broyhill           President           Services Corp.               Boca Raton, FL
                                   Stanley Channick       Keith J. Carlson,       P.O. Box 3022            
                                  Frank W. DeFriece, Jr.   Vice President         Boca Raton, FL                DISTRIBUTOR        
                                    Roy J. Glauber       James W. Broadfoot,        33431-0922                 Ivy Mackenzie       
                                  Michael G. Landry        Vice President         1-800-777-6472             Distributors, Inc.    
                                  Michael R. Peers       C. William Ferris,                              Via Mizner Financial Plaza
                                 Joseph G. Rosenthal    Secretary/Treasurer          AUDITORS            700 South Federal Highway 
                                  Richard Silverman      Michael R. Peers,   Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P.       Boca Raton, FL 33432   
                                   J. Brendan Swan            Chairman         Fort Lauderdale, FL                                 
                                                                            
                                    LEGAL COUNSEL           CUSTODIAN                                         [LOGO IVY MACKENZIE]
                                    Dechert Price         Brown Brothers    
                                       & Rhoads           Harriman & Co.   
                                      Boston, MA            Boston, MA     
</TABLE>



<PAGE>   87
 
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS
JUNE 30, 1996 (UNAUDITED)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
       EQUITY SECURITIES -- 100.5%           SHARES        VALUE
<S>                                        <C>          <C>
- -----------------------------------------
AFRICA -- 2.4%
- -----------------------------------------
SOUTH AFRICA -- 2.4%
Anglo American Corporation of South
  Africa Ltd. ADR........................       6,400   $    405,447
Nampak Ltd. .............................         446          1,842
Rembrandt Group Ltd. ....................      35,300        331,574
South African Breweries Ltd. ............          71          2,081
                                                        ------------
                                                             740,944
                                                        ------------
EUROPE -- 34.7%
- -----------------------------------------
AUSTRIA -- 0.6%
OMV AG...................................       2,000        201,829
                                                        ------------
FINLAND -- 1.0%
Enso OY -- R Shares......................      20,000        155,850
UPM -- Kymmene Corp......................       7,420        154,561
                                                        ------------
                                                             310,411
                                                        ------------
FRANCE -- 8.2%
Compagnie Financiere de Paribas..........       5,189        306,645
Compagnie Generale des Establissements
  Michelin Class B.......................       3,000        146,726
Elf Gabon................................         850        173,164
Galeries Lafayette*......................         720        245,773
Lyonnaise Des Eaux -- Dumez..............       2,500        238,908
Rhone-Poulence S.A.......................       5,100        134,136
Schneider S.A............................       6,600        346,406
Societe Generale.........................       4,400        484,113
Societe Generale -- Temporary
  Non-Tradable Certs*....................         119         13,093
Societe Nationale Elf Aquitaine..........       2,400        176,632
Total Compagnie Francaise des Petroles
  ADR....................................       7,601        282,187
                                                        ------------
                                                           2,547,783
                                                        ------------
GERMANY -- 0.6%
Volkswagen AG............................         500        185,940
                                                        ------------
IRELAND -- 0.8%
Bank of Ireland..........................      36,000        246,493
                                                        ------------
ITALY -- 1.3%
Banca Popolare Di Brescia................      33,250        187,581
Fiat Sp A*...............................      61,000        205,819
                                                        ------------
                                                             393,400
                                                        ------------
NETHERLANDS -- 3.0%
Akzo NV..................................       1,100        131,907
Akzo NV ADR..............................         900         53,775
Hunter Douglas NV........................       3,900        266,423
ING Groep NV.............................      10,310        307,721
Royal Dutch Petroleum ADR................       1,100        168,988
                                                        ------------
                                                             928,814
                                                        ------------
NORWAY -- 1.5%
Norsk Hydro Sponsored ADR................       5,400        263,925
UNI Storebrand Fria AS*..................      46,700        210,075
                                                        ------------
                                                             474,000
                                                        ------------
PORTUGAL -- 3.6%
Filmes Lusomundo S.A. Preferred Shares...      13,000        105,133
Portugal Fund............................      19,000        237,500
Portugal Telecom S.A. ADR................      20,000        525,000
Sonae Industria E Investimentos..........       9,100        236,777
                                                        ------------
                                                           1,104,410
                                                        ------------
SPAIN -- 2.4%
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya ADR.................       3,900        156,488
Empresa Nacional de Electricidad ADR.....       3,900        244,238
Telefonica de Espana S.A.................       6,300        347,288
                                                        ------------
                                                             748,014
                                                        ------------
SWEDEN -- 6.3%
AssiDoman AB.............................       6,600        153,977
Astra AB "B" Free Shares.................       6,400        279,293
Electrolux AB............................       6,600        332,370
S.K.F. AB Series "B".....................      15,400        366,255
 
<CAPTION>
            EQUITY SECURITIES                SHARES        VALUE
<S>                                        <C>          <C>
Sandvik AB -- "B" Shares.................      17,500   $    404,308
Stora Kopparbergs Bergslags Aktiebolag
  (STORA)................................      11,600        153,267
Trelleborg AB "B" Free Shares............      21,700        271,970
                                                        ------------
                                                           1,961,440
                                                        ------------
SWITZERLAND -- 3.1%
CS Holdings AG...........................       1,400        133,280
Holderbank Financiere Glaris AG..........         190        152,000
Nestle AG Registered.....................         276        315,523
S.M.H. AG-PC -- Registered*..............         300        208,800
Swiss Bank Corporation Bearer............         750        148,200
                                                        ------------
                                                             957,803
                                                        ------------
UNITED KINGDOM -- 2.3%
Barclays PLC ADR.........................       1,500         71,250
Cadbury Schweppes PLC ADR................      25,000        197,682
Hanson PLC ADR...........................       8,200        116,850
National Westminster Bank PLC ADR........       2,400        138,000
RTZ Corporation PLC ADR..................       3,089        186,112
                                                        ------------
                                                             709,894
                                                        ------------
ASIA/PACIFIC -- 37.8%
- -----------------------------------------
AUSTRALIA -- 1.9%
Brambles Industries Ltd..................      24,000        333,493
CRA Ltd..................................      12,040        185,092
Pacific Dunlop Limited...................      38,100         85,642
                                                        ------------
                                                             604,227
                                                        ------------
CHINA -- 1.0%
Shanghai Diesel Class B*.................     120,000         50,400
Shanghai Haixing Shipping Co. 'H'........     178,000         11,728
Shenzhen Konka Electronics Group Ltd.
  Class B................................     200,000        180,861
Tsingtao Brewery Company Ltd. ...........     210,000         75,962
                                                        ------------
                                                             318,951
                                                        ------------
HONG KONG -- 9.0%
Cheung Kong (Holdings) Ltd. .............      99,000        713,012
China Light & Power Co., Ltd. ...........      47,200        214,026
Citic Pacific Ltd. ......................      90,000        363,918
Esprit Asia Holdings Ltd. ...............     534,000        169,015
HSBC Holdings............................      13,539        204,639
Hopewell Holdings Ltd. ..................     156,833         85,095
National Mutual Asia Ltd. ...............     360,000        316,248
New World Development Company Ltd. ......      60,000        278,268
Peregrine Investment Holdings Limited....     140,000        201,660
Peregrine Investment Holdings Limited
  Warrants*..............................      14,000          1,736
Swire Pacific Ltd........................      29,500        252,479
                                                        ------------
                                                           2,800,096
                                                        ------------
INDIA -- 1.2%
The India Fund Incorporated*.............      40,000        370,000
                                                        ------------
INDONESIA -- 1.8%
PT Astra International...................      77,500        112,379
PT Chareon Pokphand Indonesia*...........      59,000        114,071
PT Mulia Industrindo.....................      96,600        143,188
Semen Gresik -- Foreign Registered.......      66,000        192,116
                                                        ------------
                                                             561,754
                                                        ------------
KOREA -- 4.4%
Fidelity Advisor Korea Fund*.............      58,000        645,250
Hyundai Motor Company Ltd................       1,500         67,899
Hyundai Motor GDR........................       5,000         64,375
Keum Kang Development Ind. Company*......      11,600        210,207
Korea Electric Power Corporation.........       6,400        260,671
Korea Fund Inc...........................       1,000         21,250
Pohang Iron & Steel Company Ltd..........         500         40,785
Samsung Electronics Company GDS*.........       2,413         59,119
Samsung Electronics Company Rights.......         170          8,755
Samsung Heavy Industries.................         337          5,234
                                                        ------------
                                                           1,383,545
                                                        ------------
</TABLE>
 
                      (See Notes to Financial Statements)
<PAGE>   88
 
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 1996 (UNAUDITED)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
            EQUITY SECURITIES                SHARES        VALUE
<S>                                        <C>          <C>
- -----------------------------------------
MALAYSIA -- 3.7%
Arab Malaysian Corporation*..............      59,000   $    231,790
DCB Holdings Berhad......................      60,000        205,652
Land & General Berhad....................      83,000        204,630
London & Pacific Insurance Company
  Berhad.................................      42,000        277,811
Technology Resources Industries Berhad*..      63,000        219,723
                                                        ------------
                                                           1,139,606
                                                        ------------
NEW ZEALAND -- 2.6%
Fletcher Challenge Ltd.*.................      98,202        188,176
Helicopter Line Ltd......................     162,300        312,268
Lion Nathan Ltd..........................     121,000        316,782
                                                        ------------
                                                             817,226
                                                        ------------
PHILIPPINES -- 2.1%
Bacnotan Cement Corporation*.............     150,000        114,504
Benpres Holdings Corporation GDR*........      24,100        192,800
Philippine National Bank*................      10,000        166,985
Universal Robina Corporation.............     310,000        165,649
                                                        ------------
                                                             639,938
                                                        ------------
SINGAPORE -- 4.6%
Clipsal Industries Ltd...................     118,000        331,580
DBS Land Limited.........................      71,000        243,544
Fraser & Neave Ltd.......................      15,200        157,279
Jardine Strategic Holdings Ltd...........      91,187        291,798
Jardine Strategic Warrants (05/02/98)*...       4,687          1,453
Jurong Shipyards Ltd.....................      79,000        400,319
                                                        ------------
                                                           1,425,973
                                                        ------------
TAIWAN -- 2.0%
ROC Taiwan Fund*.........................      28,000        318,500
Taiwan Fund Inc..........................      13,000        312,000
                                                        ------------
                                                             630,500
                                                        ------------
THAILAND -- 3.0%
Bank Of Ayudhya Public Company Limited...      53,750        296,400
Krung Thai Bank Public Company Limited...      60,000        281,235
Robinson Department Store Public Company
  Limited................................      82,000        203,482
Siam Makro Public Company Limited*.......      31,800        162,833
                                                        ------------
                                                             943,950
                                                        ------------
VIETNAM -- 0.5%
The Vietnam Fund Limited*................      12,200        152,500
                                                        ------------
NORTH AMERICA -- 17.6%
- -----------------------------------------
CANADA -- 3.0%
Alcan Aluminium Ltd......................       5,472        166,212
Brascan, Ltd.............................       9,600        178,605
Dofasco Inc..............................      15,000        221,388
Inco Limited.............................       5,824        187,486
Power Financial Corp.....................       6,500        177,587
                                                        ------------
                                                             931,278
                                                        ------------
UNITED STATES -- 14.6%
Air Express International Corp...........       8,800        248,600
Aluminum Company of America..............       3,100        178,250
Basic Petroleum International Ltd.*......      10,600        283,550
Bay Apartment Communities, Inc...........       6,600        170,775
Carnival Corporation.....................       8,800        254,100
Chrysler Corporation.....................       3,200        198,400
Developers Diversified Realty
  Corporation............................       5,600        177,800
Equity Residential Properties Trust......       5,300        174,900
Federal Realty Investment Trust..........       7,800        177,450
Ford Motor Company.......................       5,700        184,537
General Motors Corp......................       3,700        193,787
Irvine Apartment Communities, Inc........       8,400        170,100
Kerr-McGee Corporation...................       3,300        200,887
Kimco Realty Corporation.................       6,400        179,200
Occidental Petroleum Corporation.........       7,500        186,563
Phelps Dodge Corp........................       2,700        168,413
 
<CAPTION>
            EQUITY SECURITIES                SHARES        VALUE
<S>                                        <C>          <C>
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd..............       7,500        213,750
Security Capital Pacific Trust...........       7,800   $    169,650
Simon Property Group, Inc................       7,200        176,400
Singer Company NV (The)..................       8,800        176,000
Storage Trust Realty.....................       7,700        157,850
Storage USA, Inc.........................       5,000        162,500
United Dominion Realty Trust.............      11,500        165,313
Weingarten Realty Investors..............       4,600        178,250
                                                        ------------
                                                           4,547,025
                                                        ------------
SOUTH AMERICA -- 8.0%
- -----------------------------------------
ARGENTINA -- 2.9%
Buenos Aires Embotelladora (BAESA).......      20,300        268,975
CIADEA S.A.*.............................      20,000        139,051
Perez Companc S.A.*......................      25,000        163,811
Telefonica De Argentina S.A..............       6,700        198,487
Yacimientos Petroliferos Fiscades S.A.
  ADR....................................       5,200        116,350
                                                        ------------
                                                             886,674
                                                        ------------
BRAZIL -- 2.8%
Brasmotor S.A............................     240,000         75,049
Petroleo Brasileiro S.A..................   1,700,000        209,082
Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras S.A. ADR....       8,300        577,888
                                                        ------------
                                                             862,019
                                                        ------------
CHILE -- 2.3%
Genesis Chile Fund.......................      14,700        606,375
Santa Isabel S.A. ADR....................         400         10,950
Vina Concha Y Toro S.A. ADR..............       6,000        111,000
                                                        ------------
                                                             728,325
                                                        ------------
TOTAL EQUITY SECURITIES
  (Cost -- $27,359,575)..................                 31,254,762
                                                        ------------
CONVERTIBLE BONDS -- 0.3%                   PRINCIPAL
- -----------------------------------------  ----------
Banco Commercial De Portugal, 8.75%,
  05/21/02 (Cost -- $102,720)(a).........  $   80,000        103,917
                                                        ------------
TOTAL INVESTMENTS -- 100.8%
  (Cost -- $27,462,295)(b)...............                 31,358,679
OTHER ASSETS, LESS
  LIABILITIES -- (0.8%)..................                   (251,875)
                                                        ------------
NET ASSETS -- 100%.......................               $ 31,106,804
                                                        ============
ADR - American Depository Receipt
GDR - Global Depository Receipt
GDS - Global Depository Share
NV  - Non-voting
 *  Non-Income producing security.
(a) Below investment grade.
(b) Cost is the same for Federal income tax purposes.
OTHER INFORMATION:
At June 30, 1996, net unrealized appreciation based on cost for
financial statement and Federal income tax purposes is as follows:
    Gross unrealized appreciation....................   $  5,486,716
    Gross unrealized depreciation....................     (1,590,332)
                                                        ------------
        Net unrealized appreciation..................   $  3,896,384
                                                        ============
Purchases and sales of securities other than short-term obligations
aggregated $8,753,649 and $5,451,667, respectively, for the period
ended June 30, 1996.
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts at June 30, 1996 were:
 
<CAPTION>
            FORWARD CONTRACTS         PRINCIPAL       VALUE OF    UNREALIZED   
    (CURRENCY/EXPIRATION/COMMITMENT)    AMOUNT       OBLIGATION   DEPRECIATION 
- ------------------------------------  ---------     -----------   ------------ 
<S>                                  <C>            <C>           <C>
Deutsch Marks/
 September 96/Sell.................    387,597 US   $  (389,729)    $ (2,132)
French Francs/September 96/Sell....  2,486,912 US    (2,508,201)     (21,289)
Netherland Guilders/
 September 96/Sell.................    951,844 US      (955,904)      (4,060)
Swiss Francs/September 96/Sell.....    907,999 US      (916,049)      (8,050)
                                                    -----------   ------------
Total forward foreign currency
 exchange contracts sold...........                 $(4,769,883)    $(35,531)
                                                    ============= ==============
</TABLE>
 
                      (See Notes to Financial Statements)
<PAGE>   89
 
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
JUNE 30, 1996 (UNAUDITED)
 
<TABLE>
<S>                                                                                                                   <C>
ASSETS
Investments, at value (identified cost -- $27,462,295)..............................................................  $31,358,679
Receivables:
  Dividends and interest............................................................................................      169,225
  Manager for expense reimbursement.................................................................................        5,491
Deferred organization expenses......................................................................................       31,717
Other assets........................................................................................................       11,431
                                                                                                                      -----------
  Total assets......................................................................................................   31,576,543
                                                                                                                      -----------
LIABILITIES
Payables:
  Investments purchased.............................................................................................       27,570
  Open forward foreign currency contracts...........................................................................       35,531
  Management fee....................................................................................................       25,534
  12b-1 service and distribution fees...............................................................................       10,233
  Administrative services fee.......................................................................................        2,553
  Fund accounting...................................................................................................        2,800
  Transfer agent....................................................................................................        5,329
Due to custodian....................................................................................................      334,235
Other accrued expenses and liabilities..............................................................................       25,954
                                                                                                                      -----------
  Total liabilities.................................................................................................      469,739
                                                                                                                      -----------
NET ASSETS..........................................................................................................  $31,106,804
                                                                                                                      ===========
CLASS A:
Net asset value and redemption price per share ($24,691,575/1,847,061 shares outstanding)...........................  $     13.37
                                                                                                                      ===========
Maximum offering price per share ($13.37 X 100/94.25)*..............................................................  $     14.19
                                                                                                                      ===========
CLASS B:
Net asset value and offering price per share ($6,415,216/481,683 shares outstanding)**..............................  $     13.32
                                                                                                                      ===========
CLASS C:
Net asset value and offering price per share ($13.33/1 share outstanding)**.........................................  $     13.33
                                                                                                                      ===========
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:
  Capital paid-in...................................................................................................  $25,833,542
  Accumulated net realized gain on investments and foreign currency transactions....................................    1,146,784
  Accumulated undistributed net investment income...................................................................      265,625
  Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:
    Investments.....................................................................................................    3,896,384
    Forward foreign currency contracts..............................................................................      (35,531)
                                                                                                                      -----------
NET ASSETS..........................................................................................................  $31,106,804
                                                                                                                      ===========
</TABLE>
 
 * On sales of more than $50,000 the offering price is reduced.
** Redemption price per share is equal to the net asset value per share less any
   applicable contingent deferred sales charge.
 
                      (See Notes to Financial Statements)
<PAGE>   90
 
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1996 (UNAUDITED)
 
<TABLE>
<S>                                                                                                         <C>        <C>
Investment income
  Dividends (net of $19,230 foreign taxes withheld).......................................................             $  536,381
  Interest................................................................................................                 21,176
                                                                                                                       ----------
                                                                                                                          557,557
                                                                                                                       ----------
Expenses
  Management fee..........................................................................................  $146,989
  Transfer agent..........................................................................................    32,719
  Administrative services fee.............................................................................    14,699
  Custodian fees..........................................................................................    33,301
  Blue Sky fees...........................................................................................    12,887
  Auditing and accounting fees............................................................................    11,767
  Shareholder reports.....................................................................................     5,235
  Fund accounting.........................................................................................    16,727
  Trustees' fees..........................................................................................     1,729
  12b-1 service and distribution fees
    Class A...............................................................................................    29,447
    Class B...............................................................................................    29,177
  Legal...................................................................................................    13,983
  Other...................................................................................................     2,033
                                                                                                                       ----------
                                                                                                                          350,693
  Expenses reimbursed by manager..........................................................................                 (5,491)
                                                                                                                       ----------
    Net expenses..........................................................................................                345,202
                                                                                                                       ----------
NET INVESTMENT INCOME.....................................................................................                212,355
                                                                                                                       ----------
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN ON INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS
  Net realized gain on
    Investments and foreign currency transactions.........................................................                873,945
    Forward foreign currency contracts....................................................................                259,445
  Net unrealized appreciation during the period on
    Investments...........................................................................................              1,750,020
    Forward foreign currency contracts....................................................................                 23,403
                                                                                                                       ----------
    Net gain on investment transactions...................................................................              2,906,813
                                                                                                                       ----------
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS......................................................             $3,119,168
                                                                                                                       ==========
</TABLE>
 
                      (See Notes to Financial Statements)
<PAGE>   91
 
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                      FOR THE          FOR THE
                                                                                                  SIX MONTHS ENDED    YEAR ENDED
                                                                                                      JUNE 30,       DECEMBER 31,
                                                                                                  ----------------   ------------
                                                                                                       1996*             1995
                                                                                                  ----------------   ------------
<S>                                                                                               <C>                <C>
INCREASE IN NET ASSETS
Operations:
  Net investment income.........................................................................    $    212,355     $   143,490
  Net realized gain on investments and foreign currency transactions............................       1,133,390         998,646
  Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period on
    Investments.................................................................................       1,750,020       1,649,554
    Forward foreign currency contracts..........................................................          23,403         (41,767 )
                                                                                                  ----------------   ------------
      Net increase resulting from operations....................................................       3,119,168       2,749,923
                                                                                                  ----------------   ------------
Class A distributions
  From net investment income....................................................................              --         (71,425 )
  From net realized gain........................................................................              --        (827,783 )
  In excess of net realized gain................................................................              --        (120,215 )
                                                                                                  ----------------   ------------
      Total distributions to Class A shareholders...............................................              --      (1,019,423 )
                                                                                                  ----------------   ------------
Class B distributions
  From net realized gain........................................................................              --        (170,863 )
  In excess of net realized gain................................................................              --         (24,814 )
                                                                                                  ----------------   ------------
      Total distributions to Class B shareholders...............................................              --        (195,677 )
                                                                                                  ----------------   ------------
Fund share transactions (Note 5):
  Class A.......................................................................................         893,405         591,261
  Class B.......................................................................................       1,019,010       1,665,995
  Class C.......................................................................................              13              --
                                                                                                  ----------------   ------------
      Net increase resulting from Fund share transactions.......................................       1,912,428       2,257,256
                                                                                                  ----------------   ------------
TOTAL INCREASE IN NET ASSETS....................................................................       5,031,596       3,792,079
NET ASSETS
  Beginning of period...........................................................................      26,075,208      22,283,129
                                                                                                  ----------------   ------------
  END OF PERIOD.................................................................................    $ 31,106,804     $26,075,208
                                                                                                  =================== ==============
ACCUMULATED UNDISTRIBUTED NET INVESTMENT INCOME.................................................    $    265,625     $    53,270
                                                                                                  =================== ==============
</TABLE>
 
* Unaudited.
 
                      (See Notes to Financial Statements)
<PAGE>   92
 
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                                   FOR THE PERIOD
                             FOR THE SIX        FOR THE      FOR THE SIX                                           APRIL 18, 1991
                            MONTHS ENDED       YEAR ENDED    MONTHS ENDED                                          (COMMENCEMENT)
        CLASS A               JUNE 30,        DECEMBER 31,   DECEMBER 31,        FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30,        TO JUNE 30,
                          -----------------   ------------   ------------     ----------------------------------   --------------
SELECTED PER SHARE DATA         1996*             1995           1994          1994          1993          1992         1991
                          -----------------   ------------   ------------     -------       -------       ------   --------------
<S>                       <C>                 <C>            <C>              <C>           <C>           <C>      <C>
Net asset value,
 beginning of period....       $ 11.97          $  11.23       $  11.52       $ 10.62       $ 10.55       $ 9.40       $10.00
                               -------        ------------   ------------     -------       -------       ------       ------
 Income (loss) from
   investment operations
 Net investment
   income(a)............           .10               .09             --            --           .03          .06          .02
 Net gain (loss) on
   investment
   transactions (both
   realized and
   unrealized)..........          1.30              1.25           (.10)         1.79           .44         1.79         (.61)
                               -------        ------------   ------------     -------       -------       ------       ------
   Total from investment
     operations.........          1.40              1.34           (.10)         1.79           .47         1.85         (.59)
                               -------        ------------   ------------     -------       -------       ------       ------
 Less distributions
 From net investment
   income...............            --               .04             --           .01           .03          .06          .01
 From net realized
   gain.................            --               .49            .09           .88           .37          .62           --
 In excess of net
   realized gain........            --               .07             --            --            --           --           --
 From capital paid-in...            --                --            .10            --            --          .02           --
                               -------        ------------   ------------     -------       -------       ------       ------
   Total
     distributions......            --               .60            .19           .89           .40          .70          .01
                               -------        ------------   ------------     -------       -------       ------       ------
Net asset value, end of
 period.................       $ 13.37          $  11.97       $  11.23       $ 11.52       $ 10.62       $10.55       $ 9.40
                          ======================= ================ ================ ======== ========     =======  ================
Total return(%).........         11.70(c)          12.08(b)       (1.00)(c)     16.71(b)       4.54(b)     19.91(b)     (24.65)(c)
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL
 DATA
Net Assets, end of
 period (in
 thousands).............       $24,692          $ 21,264       $ 19,327       $17,393       $12,391       $8,780       $1,667
Ratio of expenses to
 average net assets
 With expense
   reimbursement(%).....          2.20(d)           2.20           2.20(d)       2.20          1.95         2.02         2.50(d)
 Without expense
   reimbursement(%).....          2.24(d)           2.46           2.34(d)       2.42          2.76         2.97        11.70(d)
Ratio of net investment
 income (loss) to
 average net
 assets(%)(a)...........          1.59(d)            .71           (.06)(d)       .01           .38          .82          .81(d)
Portfolio turnover
 rate(%)................            38(d)             53             23(d)         85            67           59           24(d)
Average commission
 rate(e)................       $ .0133               N/A            N/A           N/A           N/A          N/A          N/A
</TABLE>
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                                   FOR THE PERIOD
                                                              FOR THE SIX          FOR THE        FOR THE SIX      APRIL 1, 1994
                                                             MONTHS ENDED         YEAR ENDED      MONTHS ENDED     (COMMENCEMENT)
                         CLASS B                               JUNE 30,          DECEMBER 31,     DECEMBER 31,      TO JUNE 30,
                                                           -----------------     ------------     ------------     --------------
                 SELECTED PER SHARE DATA                         1996*               1995             1994              1994
                                                           -----------------     ------------     ------------     --------------
<S>                                                        <C>                   <C>              <C>              <C>
Net asset value, beginning of period.....................       $ 11.97             $11.23           $11.52            $12.12
                                                                 ------             ------           ------            ------
  Income (loss) from investment operations
  Net investment income (loss)(a)........................           .05                 --             (.03)             (.01)
  Net gain (loss) on investment transactions (both
    realized and unrealized).............................          1.30               1.25             (.12)             (.04)
                                                                 ------             ------           ------            ------
    Total from investment operations.....................          1.35               1.25             (.15)             (.05)
                                                                 ------             ------           ------            ------
  Less distributions
  From net realized gain.................................            --                .45              .08               .55
  In excess of net realized gain.........................            --                .06               --                --
  From capital paid-in...................................            --                 --              .06                --
                                                                 ------             ------           ------            ------
    Total distributions..................................            --                .51              .14               .55
                                                                 ------             ------           ------            ------
Net asset value, end of period...........................       $ 13.32             $11.97           $11.23            $11.52
                                                           ===================   ==============   ==============   =================
Total return(%)..........................................         11.28(c)           11.25(b)         (1.37)(c)           .38(c)
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Net assets, end of period (in thousands).................       $ 6,415             $4,811           $2,956            $  376
Ratio of expenses to average net assets
  With expense reimbursement(%)..........................          2.95(d)            2.95             2.95(d)           2.95(d)
  Without expense reimbursement(%).......................          2.99(d)            3.21             3.09(d)           3.17(d)
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average
  net assets(%)(a).......................................           .84(d)            (.04)            (.81)(d)          (.74)(d)
Portfolio turnover rate(%)...............................            38(d)              53               23(d)             85
Average commission rate(e)...............................       $ .0133                N/A              N/A               N/A
</TABLE>
 
                      (See Notes to Financial Statements)
<PAGE>   93
 
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (CONTINUED)
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                                   FOR THE PERIOD
                                                                                                                   APRIL 30, 1996
                                                                                                                   (COMMENCEMENT)
                                                    CLASS C                                                         TO JUNE 30,
                                                                                                                   --------------
                                            SELECTED PER SHARE DATA                                                    1996*
                                                                                                                   --------------
<S>                                                                                                                <C>
Net asset value, beginning of period...........................................................................        $13.31
                                                                                                                       ------
  Income from investment operations
  Net investment income(a).....................................................................................            --
  Net gain on investment transactions (both realized and unrealized)...........................................           .02
                                                                                                                       ------
    Total from investment operations...........................................................................           .02
                                                                                                                       ------
Net asset value, end of period.................................................................................        $13.33      
                                                                                                                   ================
Total return(%)................................................................................................           .15(c)
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Net assets, end of period (in thousands).......................................................................        $   --
Ratio of expenses to average net assets
  With expense reimbursement(%)................................................................................          2.95(d)
  Without expense reimbursement(%).............................................................................          2.99(d)
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets(%)(a).....................................................           .84(d)
Portfolio turnover rate(%).....................................................................................            38(d)
Average commission rate(e).....................................................................................        $.0133

(a)      Net investment income is net of expenses reimbursed by manager.
 
(b)      Total return does not reflect a sales charge.
 
(c)      Total return represents aggregate total return and does not reflect a sales charge.
 
(d)      Annualized.
 
(e)      For fiscal years beginning on or after September 1, 1995, a fund is
         required to disclose its average commission rate per share for
         security trades on which commissions are charged. This amount may vary
         from period to period and fund to fund depending on the mix of trades
         executed in various markets where trading practices and commission
         rate structures may differ.
 
 *       Unaudited.
 
</TABLE>
 
                      (See Notes to Financial Statements)
<PAGE>   94
 
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
 
    Ivy Global Fund (the Fund) is a series of shares of Ivy Fund. The shares of
beneficial interest are assigned no par value and an unlimited number of shares
of Class A, Class B and Class C are authorized. Ivy Fund was organized as a
Massachusetts business trust under a Declaration of Trust dated December 21,
1983 and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as
a diversified, open-end management investment company.
 
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
 
    Following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently
followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. The
policies are in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
Preparation of the financial statements includes the use of management
estimates. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
 
    SECURITY VALUATION -- Securities for which market quotations are readily
available are valued at market. Short-term obligations and commercial paper are
valued at amortized cost, which approximates market. Debt securities (other than
commercial paper and other short-term obligations) are valued on the basis of
valuations furnished by a pricing service authorized by the Board of Trustees
(the Board), which determines valuations based upon market transactions for
normal, institutional-size trading units of such securities. For valuation
purposes, quotations of foreign securities in foreign currencies are translated
into U.S. dollar equivalents using the foreign exchange quotation in effect. All
other securities are valued at their fair value as determined in good faith by
the Valuation Committee of the Board; as of June 30, 1996 there were no such
securities.
 
    FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS -- Forward foreign currency
exchange contracts may be entered into for purposes of hedging specific
securities denominated in foreign currencies. Forward contracts are marked to
market daily, and the change in market value is recorded by the Fund as an
unrealized gain or loss. 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. The Fund
could be exposed to risk if the counter parties are unable to meet the terms of
the contracts.
 
    SECURITY TRANSACTIONS AND INVESTMENT INCOME -- Security transactions are
accounted for on the trade date. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend
date, and interest income is accrued on a daily basis. Realized gains and losses
from security transactions are calculated on an identified cost basis.
 
    FEDERAL INCOME TAXES -- The Fund intends to qualify for tax treatment
applicable to regulated investment companies under the Internal Revenue Code, as
amended, and distribute all of its taxable income to its shareholders.
Therefore, no provision has been recorded for Federal income or excise taxes.
 
    DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS -- Distributions from net investment income
and net realized capital gains, if any, are declared in December. An additional
distribution may be declared if necessary to avoid the payment of a four percent
Federal excise tax.
 
    On January 1, 1996, under a Plan pursuant to Rule 18f-3 under the Investment
Company Act of 1940, approved by the Fund's Board December 2, 1995, the Fund
discontinued its practice of declaring daily a dividend to Class A shares at the
rate per share of the excess 12b-1 fees of Class B shares over Class A shares.
 
    FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATIONS -- Foreign currency transactions from foreign
investment activity are translated into U.S. dollars on the following basis: (i)
market value of securities, and dividends and interest receivable are translated
at the closing daily rate of exchange; and, (ii) purchases and sales of
investment securities are translated at the rate at which related foreign
contracts are obtained or at the exchange rate prevailing on the date of the
transaction. The Fund does not isolate that portion of net gain or loss on
investments which is due to changes in foreign exchange rates from that which is
due to changes in market prices of securities held. Such fluctuations are
included with net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments. Exchange
gains or losses from currency translation of other assets and liabilities, if
significant, are reported as a separate component of Net realized and unrealized
gain (loss) on investment transactions.
 
    Section 988 of the Internal Revenue Code provides that gains and losses on
certain transactions attributable to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange
rates must be treated as ordinary income or loss. Accordingly, distributions for
financial statement purposes may differ from the characterization of such
distributions determined on a Federal income tax basis.
 
    DEFERRED ORGANIZATION EXPENSES -- Expenses incurred by the Fund in
connection with issuing Class B shares have been deferred and are being
amortized on a straight-line basis over a five year period.
 
    RECLASSIFICATIONS -- The timing and characterization of certain income and
net capital gain distributions are determined annually in accordance with
Federal tax regulations which may differ from generally accepted accounting
principles. These differences primarily relate to investments in foreign
denominated securities, passive foreign investment companies, and certain
securities sold at a loss. As a result, Net investment income (loss) and Net
realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions for a
reporting period may differ significantly in amount and character from
distributions during such period. Accordingly, the Fund may periodically make
reclassifications among certain of its capital accounts without impacting the
net asset value of the Fund.
 
2. RELATED PARTIES
 
    Ivy Management, Inc. (IMI) is the Manager and Investment Adviser of the
Fund. For its services, IMI receives a fee monthly at the annual rate of 1.00%
on the Fund's first $500 million of average net assets, and .75% of the Fund's
average net assets in excess of $500 million.
 
    If the Fund's total expenses in any fiscal year (excluding interest, taxes,
brokerage commissions, extraordinary expenses and other expenses subject to
approval by state securities administrators) exceed limits applicable under
state securities laws, IMI will bear the excess expenses. Currently, IMI
voluntarily limits the Fund's total operating expenses (excluding taxes, 12b-1
fees, brokerage commissions, interest, litigation and indemnification expenses,
and other extraordinary expenses) to an annual rate of 1.95% of its average net
assets. The voluntary expense limitation may be terminated or revised at any
time. Expenses reimbursed by manager reflected in the Statement of Operations
consists of a voluntary reimbursement.
 
    Mackenzie Investment Management Inc. (MIMI), of which IMI is a wholly owned
subsidiary, provides certain administrative, accounting and pricing services for
the Fund. As compensation for those services, the Fund pays MIMI fees plus
certain out-of-pocket expenses. Such fees are reflected as Administrative
services fee and Fund accounting in the Statement of Operations.
 
    Ivy Mackenzie Distributors, Inc. (IMDI), a wholly owned subsidiary of MIMI,
is the underwriter and distributor of the Fund's shares, and as such, purchases
shares from the Fund at net asset value to settle orders from investment
dealers. For the six months ended June 30, 1996, the net amount of underwriting
discount retained by IMDI was $13,842.
 
    Under Service and Distribution Plans, the Fund reimburses IMDI for service
fee payments made to brokers at an annual rate not to exceed .25% of its average
net asset value. Class B and Class C shares are also subject to an ongoing
distribution fee at an annual rate of .75% of the average net asset value
attributable to Class B and Class C shares. IMDI may use such distribution fee
for purposes of advertising and marketing shares of the Fund. Such fees are
reflected as 12b-1 service and distribution fees in the Statement of Operations.
 
    Ivy Mackenzie Services Corp. (IMSC), a wholly owned subsidiary of MIMI, is
the transfer and shareholder servicing agent for the Fund. The Fund pays a
monthly fee and certain out-of-pocket expenses. Such fees and expenses are
reflected as Transfer agent in the Statement of Operations.
<PAGE>   95
 
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED)
 
3. BOARD'S COMPENSATION

    Trustees who are not affiliated with IMI or MIMI receive compensation from
the Fund, which is reflected as Trustees' fees in the Statement of Operations.
 
4. ACQUISITION OF MACKENZIE GLOBAL FUND
 
    On February 1, 1995, the Fund acquired the net assets (valued at
$21,204,846) of Mackenzie Global Fund (MGF) d/b/a Ivy Global Fund, approved by
MGF's shareholders on January 27, 1995. The acquisition was accomplished by a
tax-free exchange, based on values computed as of the close of business on
January 31, 1995, of 1,981,232 (NAV $10.72) shares (1,711,238 Class A and
269,994 Class B) of the Fund for 1,981,232 (NAV $10.72) shares (1,711,238 Class
A and 269,994 Class B) of MGF outstanding. MGF's net assets at that date of
$21,204,846 including $562,366 unrealized depreciation, were combined with the
Fund for total net assets after acquisition of $21,204,867.
 
5. FUND SHARE TRANSACTIONS

    Fund share transactions for Class A, Class B and Class C were as follows:
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                SIX MONTHS ENDED             YEAR ENDED
                                 JUNE 30, 1996            DECEMBER 31, 1995
                             ----------------------   -------------------------
          CLASS A             SHARES      AMOUNT        SHARES        AMOUNT
- ---------------------------  --------   -----------   ----------   ------------
<S>                          <C>        <C>           <C>          <C>
Sold.......................   285,608   $ 3,699,760    2,228,655   $ 24,282,852
Issued on reinvestment of
 distributions.............        --            --       74,044        885,461
Repurchased................  (215,355)   (2,806,355)  (2,247,642)   (24,577,052)
                             --------   -----------   ----------   ------------
Net increase...............    70,253   $   893,405       55,057   $    591,261
                             ========== ============= ============ ==============
</TABLE>
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                SIX MONTHS ENDED             YEAR ENDED
                                 JUNE 30, 1996            DECEMBER 31, 1995
                             ----------------------   -------------------------
          CLASS B             SHARES      AMOUNT        SHARES        AMOUNT
- ---------------------------  --------   -----------   ----------   ------------
<S>                          <C>        <C>           <C>          <C>
Sold.......................   103,859   $ 1,332,637      424,399   $  4,741,733
Issued on reinvestment of
 distributions.............        --            --       14,695        175,609
Repurchased................   (24,199)     (313,627)    (300,410)    (3,251,347)
                             --------   -----------   ----------   ------------
Net increase...............    79,660   $ 1,019,010      138,684   $  1,665,995
                             ========== ============= ============ ==============
</TABLE>
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                              FROM APRIL 30, 1996
                                 (COMMENCEMENT)
                                TO JUNE 30, 1996
                             ----------------------
          CLASS C             SHARES      AMOUNT
- ---------------------------  --------   -----------
<S>                          <C>        <C>           <C>          <C>
Sold.......................         1   $        13
                             --------   -----------
Net increase...............         1   $        13
                             ========== =============
</TABLE>
 
IGLF-3-896
<PAGE>   96

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                                      IVY FUNDS
<S>                             <C>                    <C>                        <C>                    <C>
JUNE 30, 1996

IVY                             MARKET COMMENTARY:
NEW      
CENTURY                                With investors feeling less certain           stock markets are new and untested, we   
FUND                            about the prospects for the US market, we            continue to invest in Hong Kong as a proxy for
                                believe strong cash flows will be increasingly       China.  Hong Kong enjoys the advantages of
                                redirected toward high-growth nations, such as       China---a low wage economy, a well-trained
                                those found in non-Japan Asia and Latin America.     work force and a pro-business environment---
- -------------------             These markets have held up remarkably well           without having to handle the difficulties.
SEMI-ANNUAL                     considering the increased volatility of the US       Where appropriate, we will continue to     
REPORT                          markets.  Unlike the rough patch the US market       prudently increase our exposure in Chinese 
- -------------------             went through in 1994, which was interest-rate        companies that meet our criteria.   Hong Kong
This report and the             driven and brought the rally in emerging markets     is the largest Asian position in the Ivy      
financial statements            to a screeching halt, this time the US sell-off      New Century Fund.
contained herein are            has been driven primarily by corporate earnings             Like Asia, Latin America is benefitting
submitted for the general       disappointments.  We continue to believe that        from not only secular growth but also cyclical
information of the share-       inflation in the US is under control and rates       growth.  Our research confirms a new-found
holders.  This report is        should remain low.  In an environment of stable      emphasis on fiscal austerity and
not authorized for distri-      rates and disappointing earnings reports in the      disinflationary monetary policies have helped
bution to prospective           US, emerging markets should not only hold            to stabilize Latin America's economic 
investors unless preced-        up well, but could benefit as investors rotate       environment.  Privatization has provided access
ed or accompanied by            funds out of US stock markets.  But, if rates        to capital and increased market efficiency; 
an effective prospectus.        in the US were to rise, we believe that many         trade liberalization and deregulation have
                                emerging markets may not follow suit since           helped to increase economic efficiency.  Our
Ivy Management, Inc.            their economies are not overheating.                 research supports our belief that Argentina
Via Mizner Financial                   Hindsight now confirms that in early          and Brazil may provide the greatest potential
Plaza                           1994, emerging markets were expensive.               for positive surprises.  Argentina's recession
700 South Federal Hwy.          However, according to our research, following a      appears to be over and strong economic growth
Boca Raton, FL 33432            two-year correction these markets no longer          should resume.  Brazil has made tremendous
1-800-456-5111                  appear to be overvalued and are particularly         progress in bringing inflation under control.
                                attractive for investors with a longer term          The Ivy New Century Fund holds meaningful
                                horizon.  Non-Japan Asia was trading at a 70%        positions in both these countries.  We remain
                                premium to the US market; currently the              underweighted in Mexico in the Ivy New Century
                                premium is only 10%.  This should translate          Fund which reflects our opinion that overly
                                into attractive long-term investment opportuni-      optimistic investor sentiment has driven the
                                ties.  We believe a stronger US dollar would also    Mexican market to record-level highs rather
                                be positive for non-Japan Asian markets.             than improving fundamentals.
                                       The World Bank estimates that over the               With many emerging markets selling at
                                next five years, growth rates in Asia should be      very low prices in relation to their potential
                                more than double those of most mature                growth prospects, we believe the case for long-
                                economies.  We believe that no place on earth        term investing in these high growth markets
                                will this be more evident than in China.  But        should not be ignored.
                                because Chinese business managers and their
                                                                                     IVY MANAGEMENT, INC.
                              
                              

                                ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

                                  BOARD OF TRUSTEES            OFFICERS           TRANSFER AGENT                  MANAGER
                                John S. Anderegg, Jr.     Michael G. Landry,      Ivy Mackenzie            Ivy Management, Inc. 
                                   Paul H. Broyhill           President           Services Corp.               Boca Raton, FL
                                   Stanley Channick       Keith J. Carlson,       P.O. Box 3022            
                                  Frank W. DeFriece, Jr.   Vice President         Boca Raton, FL                DISTRIBUTOR        
                                    Roy J. Glauber       James W. Broadfoot,        33431-0922                 Ivy Mackenzie       
                                  Michael G. Landry        Vice President         1-800-777-6472             Distributors, Inc.    
                                  Michael R. Peers       C. William Ferris,                              Via Mizner Financial Plaza
                                 Joseph G. Rosenthal    Secretary/Treasurer          AUDITORS            700 South Federal Highway 
                                  Richard Silverman      Michael R. Peers,   Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P.       Boca Raton, FL 33432   
                                   J. Brendan Swan            Chairman         Fort Lauderdale, FL                                 
                                                                            
                                    LEGAL COUNSEL           CUSTODIAN                                         [LOGO IVY MACKENZIE]
                                    Dechert Price         Brown Brothers    
                                       & Rhoads           Harriman & Co.   
                                      Boston, MA            Boston, MA     
</TABLE>



<PAGE>   97
 
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS
JUNE 30, 1996 (UNAUDITED)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
       EQUITY SECURITIES -- 92.1%            SHARES         VALUE
<S>                                        <C>           <C>
AFRICA -- 3.8%
- -----------------------------------------
SOUTH AFRICA -- 3.8%
Anglo American Corporation S.A...........        2,400   $   152,042
Nampak Ltd...............................       13,700        56,596
Rembrandt Group Ltd......................       15,000       140,895
South African Breweries Ltd..............        2,200        64,483
                                                         -----------
                                                             414,016
                                                         -----------
ASIA -- 50.1%
- -----------------------------------------
CHINA -- 2.7%
Huaneng Power International, Inc. ADR*...        1,200        21,450
Inner Mongolia Erdos Cashmere Products
  Co. 'B'................................       64,000        31,104
Qingling Motors Company Ltd..............      106,000        35,604
Shanghai Dazhong Taxi Company 'B'........       18,000        13,140
Shanghai Diesel Engine Co. Ltd. 'B'*.....       31,200        13,104
Shanghai Haixing Shipping Co. 'H'........       38,000         2,504
Shanghai Petro Chemical..................          400        11,400
Shanghai Post & Telecom Eq. 'B'..........       43,000        21,070
Shanghai Shangling Electric Appliances
  Co. Ltd. 'B'...........................       39,600        20,909
Shenzen Konka Electronic Group
  Limited -- 'B'.........................       52,000        47,024
Tingyi (Cayman Isln) Holding Co.*........      190,000        52,159
Zhenhai Refining and Chemical Co.
  Limited................................      100,000        28,421
                                                         -----------
                                                             297,889
                                                         -----------
HONG KONG -- 21.1%
C.P. Pokphand............................      220,000        87,395
Cheung Kong (Holdings) Ltd...............       47,000       338,501
Citic Pacific............................       41,000       165,785
Esprit Asia Holdings Ltd.................      140,000        44,311
Gold Peak Industries.....................      159,000        89,865
Guangdong Investments....................      102,000        64,567
HSBC Holdings............................       17,441       263,617
Hong Kong Telecommunications Ltd.........        5,700       103,313
Hopewell Holdings........................      233,708       126,806
Jardine Strategic........................       30,062        96,198
Jardine Strategic Warrants*..............          562           174
Johnson Electric Holdings................       50,000       112,392
Li & Fung................................      160,000       150,890
M.C. Packaging (Hong Kong) Ltd...........      264,000       111,695
National Mutual Asia Ltd.................      152,000       133,527
New World Development Company Ltd........       17,000        78,842
Peregrine Investment Holdings Ltd........      149,000       214,624
Peregrine Investment Holdings Ltd.
  Warrants*..............................       14,900         1,848
Tsingtao Brewery Co. Ltd. 'H'............       30,000        10,852
Union Bank of Hong Kong Ltd..............       50,000        52,643
Yue Yuen Industrial Holdings.............      226,000        64,232
                                                         -----------
                                                           2,312,077
                                                         -----------
INDIA -- 2.7%
The India Fund, Inc.*....................       32,100       296,925
                                                         -----------
INDONESIA -- 1.7%
Astra International......................       15,000        21,751
Bank Dagang Nasional Indonesia...........       56,250        47,127
PT Chareon Pokphand Indonesia............       14,000        27,068
PT Mulia Industrindo.....................       39,950        59,217
Semen Gresik.............................       12,000        34,930
                                                         -----------
                                                             190,093
                                                         -----------
ISRAEL -- 1.0%
Koor Industries Ltd......................        6,200       106,950
                                                         -----------
KOREA -- 2.7%
Hana Bank................................        1,456        26,255
Hyundai Motor Company Ltd. GDR...........        3,362        43,286
Hyundai Motor Company Ltd.
  GDR 144A...............................          500         6,438
Keum Kang Development Ind. Company*......        3,800        68,861
 
<CAPTION>
            EQUITY SECURITIES                SHARES         VALUE
<S>                                        <C>           <C>
Korea Electric Power Corporation.........        4,400   $   106,700
Pohang Iron & Steel Ltd..................          800        19,500
Samsung Electronics Co. -- GDR*..........           14           721
Samsung Electronics Co. -- GDR 144A
  REGD...................................          682        16,709
Shinhan Bank.............................          500        11,768
                                                         -----------
                                                             300,238
                                                         -----------
MALAYSIA -- 3.1%
Arab Malaysian Corporation Berhad*.......       15,000        58,930
Arab Malaysian Finance Foreign...........       13,000        56,805
DCB Holdings Berhad......................        6,000        20,565
Genting Berhad...........................        1,000         7,817
Land & General Berhad....................       16,000        39,447
Lion Land Berhad*........................       50,000        55,923
London & Pacific Insurance Company
  Berhad.................................        4,000        26,458
Malayan Banking Berhad...................        4,000        38,485
Technology Resources Industries Berhad*..       10,000        34,877
                                                         -----------
                                                             339,307
                                                         -----------
PHILIPPINES -- 3.6%
Bacnotan Cement Corporation*.............       60,000        45,802
Benpres Holdings Corp. GDR*..............       10,000        80,000
Metro Pacific Corporation................      165,000        49,122
Philippine National Bank.................       10,900       182,013
Universal Robina Corporation.............       61,000        32,595
                                                         -----------
                                                             389,532
                                                         -----------
SINGAPORE -- 3.1%
Clipsal Industries Limited...............       46,000       129,260
DBS Land Limited.........................       16,000        54,883
Jardine Matheson Holdings Ltd............       13,500        99,225
Jurong Shipyard Limited..................       10,000        50,673
                                                         -----------
                                                             334,041
                                                         -----------
TAIWAN -- 4.9%
ROC Taiwan Fund*.........................       21,500       244,563
Taiwan Fund Inc..........................       12,150       291,600
                                                         -----------
                                                             536,163
                                                         -----------
THAILAND -- 3.2%
Bank of Ayudhya Ltd......................        8,750        48,251
Krung Thai Bank Public Company Limited...       24,300       113,900
Robinson Department Store Public Company
  Limited................................       34,000        84,371
Siam Makro Public Company Limited*.......       19,800       101,386
                                                         -----------
                                                             347,908
                                                         -----------
VIETNAM -- 0.3%
Beta Vietnam Fund*.......................        1,850        15,956
Beta Vietnam Fund Warrants*..............          370         1,018
The Vietnam Fund Limited*................        1,100        13,750
                                                         -----------
                                                              30,724
                                                         -----------
EUROPE -- 11.7%
- -----------------------------------------
AUSTRIA -- 0.4%
Julius Meinl International AG............        1,500        47,514
                                                         -----------
CZECH REPUBLIC -- 0.9%
Restitucni Invest Fund*..................        1,000        33,366
Sporitelni Privatizacni*.................        2,000        24,934
Zivnobanka -- Investicni Fond............        2,400        43,180
                                                         -----------
                                                             101,480
                                                         -----------
FRANCE -- 0.9%
Lyonnaise Des Eaux S.A...................          740        70,717
Schneider S.A.*..........................          600        31,491
                                                         -----------
                                                             102,208
                                                         -----------
GERMANY -- 0.1%
Volkswagen AG............................           40        14,875
                                                         -----------
</TABLE>
 
                      (See Notes to Financial Statements)
<PAGE>   98
 
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 1996 (UNAUDITED)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
            EQUITY SECURITIES                SHARES         VALUE
<S>                                        <C>           <C>
HUNGARY -- 0.5%
BorsodChem RT GDR*.......................        1,000   $    19,500
Pick Szeged RT...........................          800        34,638
                                                         -----------
                                                              54,138
                                                         -----------
POLAND -- 0.4%
Bank Rozwoju Eksportu S.A................        1,550        40,498
                                                         -----------
PORTUGAL -- 2.7%
BPI-SGPS S.A.............................          163         1,928
Filmes Lusomundo S.A.....................          800         6,470
Investec-Consultoria Internacional
  S.A.*..................................        1,500        49,865
Lusomundo, SGPS, S.A.*...................        1,200         7,449
Portugal Telecom S.A. ADR................        7,000       183,750
Sonae Industria E Investimentos..........        1,700        44,232
                                                         -----------
                                                             293,694
                                                         -----------
RUSSIA -- 1.8%
Lukoil Holding ADR.......................        4,500       192,375
                                                         -----------
SPAIN -- 0.4%
Telefonica de Espana ADR.................          700        38,588
                                                         -----------
SWITZERLAND -- 1.8%
Holderbank Financiere Glarus AG Bearer...          183       146,400
Nestle AG Registered.....................           49        56,017
                                                         -----------
                                                             202,417
                                                         -----------
TURKEY -- 1.8%
Cimentas A.S.............................      224,690        49,250
Otokar Otobus Karoseri...................      455,000        45,433
Turkiye Garanti Bankasi A.S..............    1,422,000        96,970
                                                         -----------
                                                             191,653
                                                         -----------
NORTH AMERICA -- 1.5%
- -----------------------------------------
UNITED STATES -- 1.5%
Amway Asia Pacific Ltd...................        1,700        51,638
Basic Petroleum International, Ltd.......        2,400        64,200
Morgan Stanley Group, Inc................          200         9,825
Occidental Petroleum.....................          500        12,437
The Singer Company NV....................        1,300        26,000
                                                         -----------
                                                             164,100
                                                         -----------
SOUTH AND CENTRAL AMERICA -- 25.0%
- -----------------------------------------
ARGENTINA -- 8.6%
Acindar Ind Argentina S.A.*..............       60,000        47,718
Banco Frances Del Rio Plata..............        5,795        54,957
Banco Galicia Y Buenos Aires.............        9,372        60,003
Bansud S.A.*.............................        6,200        72,567
Buenos Aires Embotelladora (BAESA) ADR...       11,900       157,675
CIADEA S.A.*.............................       25,600       177,986
Cia Naviera Perez Compancciones 'B'......       18,920       123,972
Disco S.A. ADR*..........................        2,600        57,525
Dragados Y Construcciones Argentina 'B'..       11,300        52,563
Telefonica De Argentina S.A. ADR.........        2,200        65,175
Yacimientos Petroliferos Fiscades S.A.
  Sponsored..............................        3,400        76,075
                                                         -----------
                                                             946,216
                                                         -----------
BRAZIL -- 7.8%
Aracruz Celulose S.A. ADR................        7,700        72,188
Banco Nacional S.A.......................    2,100,000            --(a)
Brasmotor S.A............................      360,000       112,574
Casa Anglo Brasileiras S.A.*.............      700,000        33,462
Centrais Electricas Brasileiras S.A.
  (Electrobras) -- B.....................      138,000        39,442
CESP -- CIA Ener Sao Paulo*..............      900,000        31,370
Itabanco.................................      266,000       108,077
Marcopolo S.A. -- B......................      400,000        89,628
OSA S.A..................................    5,200,000        50,232
Petrobas.................................      610,000        75,024
 
<CAPTION>
            EQUITY SECURITIES                SHARES         VALUE
<S>                                        <C>           <C>
Refripar S.A.*...........................   24,000,000   $    59,751
Tam Transport Aereos.....................    1,000,000        72,200
Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras S.A.
  (Telebras) ADR.........................        1,600       111,400
                                                         -----------
                                                             855,348
                                                         -----------
CHILE -- 4.6%
A.F.P Provida S.A. ADR...................        1,000        24,750
Banco O'Higgins ADR......................        1,300        31,363
Banco Osorno Y La Union ADR..............        2,000        26,500
Chilectra S.A. ADR.......................          500        27,625
Chilgener S.A. ADR.......................        1,100        26,263
Empresa Nacional Electricidad S.A........        6,900       149,213
Genesis Chile Fund.......................          637        26,275
Laboratorio Chile ADR....................        4,000        53,500
Medeco, S.A. ADR.........................        1,000        28,000
Santa Isabel S.A. ADR....................        1,000        27,375
Vina Concha Y Toro S.A. ADR..............        4,700        86,950
                                                         -----------
                                                             507,814
                                                         -----------
COLOMBIA -- 1.1%
Banco Ganadero S.A. ADR..................        2,500        60,625
Banco Industrial Colombiano ADR..........        3,600        60,750
                                                         -----------
                                                             121,375
                                                         -----------
MEXICO -- 1.0%
Banacci Series 'B'*......................        7,200        14,960
Banacci Series 'L'*......................          587         1,114
Cementos de Mexico S.A. 'B'..............        3,600        13,978
Grupo Mexicano Series 'L' ADS*...........        1,400         2,975
Grupo Posadas S.A. -- 'A'*...............       83,785        37,556
Telefonos de Mexico S.A. ADR Class L.....        1,000        33,500
                                                         -----------
                                                             104,083
                                                         -----------
PANAMA -- 0.5%
Panamerican Beverages, Inc -- A..........        1,200        53,400
                                                         -----------
PERU -- 1.4%
Banco Wiese ADR..........................        6,400        45,600
CPT Telefonica del Peru S.A. -- 'B'*.....       19,800        40,200
Credicorp Ltd............................        3,290        65,388
                                                         -----------
                                                             151,188
                                                         -----------
TOTAL EQUITY SECURITIES -- 92.1%
  (Cost -- $9,413,414)(b)................                 10,078,827
OTHER ASSETS, LESS LIABILITIES -- 7.9%...                    867,963
                                                         -----------
NET ASSETS -- 100%.......................                $10,946,790
                                                         ===========
ADR  -    American Depository Receipt
ADS  -    American Depository Share
GDR  -    Global Depository Receipt
NV   -    Non-voting
 *  Non-income producing security.
(a) Security valued in good faith by the Valuation
    Committee of the Board of Trustees. The cost of
    this security at June 30, 1996 aggregated $42,742.
    See Note 1 of the Notes to the Financial
    Statements.
(b) Cost is approximately the same for Federal income
    tax purposes.
OTHER INFORMATION:
At June 30, 1996, net unrealized appreciation based on cost for
financial statement and Federal income tax purposes is as follows:
    Gross unrealized appreciation.....................   $ 1,277,876
    Gross unrealized depreciation.....................      (612,463)
                                                         -----------
        Net unrealized appreciation...................   $   665,413
                                                         ===========
Purchases and sales of securities other than short-term obligations
aggregated $6,558,288 and $1,015,556, respectively, for the six
months ended June 30, 1996.
</TABLE>
 
                      (See Notes to Financial Statements)
<PAGE>   99
 
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
JUNE 30, 1996 (UNAUDITED)
 
<TABLE>
<S>                                                                                                                   <C>
ASSETS
Investments, at value (identified cost -- $9,413,414)...............................................................  $10,078,827
Cash................................................................................................................      819,120
Receivables:
  Investments sold..................................................................................................       15,608
  Fund shares sold..................................................................................................       88,873
  Dividends.........................................................................................................       30,936
  Manager for expense reimbursement.................................................................................       18,392
Deferred organization expenses......................................................................................       32,907
Other assets........................................................................................................        9,785
                                                                                                                      -----------
  Total assets......................................................................................................   11,094,448
                                                                                                                      -----------
LIABILITIES
Payables:
  Investments purchased.............................................................................................      109,921
  Management fee....................................................................................................        8,623
  12b-1 service and distribution fees...............................................................................        4,180
  Administrative services fee.......................................................................................          862
  Fund accounting...................................................................................................        2,519
  Transfer agent....................................................................................................        1,867
Other accrued expenses and liabilities..............................................................................       19,686
                                                                                                                      -----------
  Total liabilities.................................................................................................      147,658
                                                                                                                      -----------
NET ASSETS..........................................................................................................  $10,946,790
                                                                                                                      ===========
CLASS A:
Net asset value and redemption price per share ($7,311,279/715,921 shares outstanding)..............................  $     10.21
                                                                                                                      ===========
Maximum offering price per share ($10.21 X 100/94.25)*..............................................................  $     10.83
                                                                                                                      ===========
CLASS B:
Net asset value and offering price per share ($3,573,776/351,202 shares outstanding)**..............................  $     10.18
                                                                                                                      ===========
CLASS C:
Net asset value and offering price per share ($61,735/6,057 shares outstanding)**...................................  $     10.19
                                                                                                                      ===========
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:
  Capital paid-in...................................................................................................  $10,146,536
  Accumulated net realized gain on investments and foreign currency transactions....................................      111,201
  Accumulated undistributed net investment income...................................................................       23,640
  Net unrealized appreciation on investments........................................................................      665,413
                                                                                                                      -----------
NET ASSETS..........................................................................................................  $10,946,790
                                                                                                                      ===========
</TABLE>
 
 * On sales of more than $50,000 the offering price is reduced.
** Redemption price per share is equal to the net asset value per share less any
   applicable contingent deferred sales charge.
 
                      (See Notes to Financial Statements)
<PAGE>   100
 
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1996 (UNAUDITED)
 
<TABLE>
<S>                                                                                                            <C>       <C>
Investment income
  Dividends (net of $8,864 foreign taxes withheld)...........................................................            $121,025
                                                                                                                         --------
Expenses
  Management fee.............................................................................................  $40,253
  Transfer agent.............................................................................................    9,361
  Administrative services fee................................................................................    4,025
  Custodian fees.............................................................................................   29,264
  Blue Sky fee...............................................................................................   10,655
  Auditing and accounting fees...............................................................................    8,572
  Shareholder reports........................................................................................    2,582
  Amortization of organization expenses......................................................................    4,923
  Fund accounting............................................................................................    9,081
  Trustees' fees.............................................................................................    1,786
  12b-1 service and distribution fees
    Class A..................................................................................................    7,109
    Class B..................................................................................................   11,780
    Class C..................................................................................................       24
  Legal......................................................................................................   14,283
  Other......................................................................................................    3,163
                                                                                                                         --------
                                                                                                                          156,861
  Expenses reimbursed by manager.............................................................................             (50,806)
  Fees paid indirectly.......................................................................................              (8,670)
                                                                                                                         --------
    Net expenses.............................................................................................              97,385
                                                                                                                         --------
NET INVESTMENT INCOME........................................................................................              23,640
                                                                                                                         --------
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN ON INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS
  Net realized gain on investments and foreign currency transactions.........................................             109,868
  Net unrealized appreciation during the period on investments...............................................             640,225
                                                                                                                         --------
    Net gain on investment transactions......................................................................             750,093
                                                                                                                         --------
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS.........................................................            $773,733
                                                                                                                         ========
</TABLE>
 
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                      FOR THE          FOR THE
                                                                                                  SIX MONTHS ENDED    YEAR ENDED
                                                                                                      JUNE 30,       DECEMBER 31,
                                                                                                  ----------------   ------------
                                                                                                       1996*             1995
                                                                                                  ----------------   ------------
<S>                                                                                               <C>                <C>
INCREASE IN NET ASSETS
Operations:
  Net investment income.........................................................................    $     23,640      $    1,544
  Net realized gain on investments and foreign currency transactions............................         109,868          36,055
  Net unrealized appreciation during the period on investments..................................         640,225         112,073
                                                                                                  ----------------   ------------
    Net increase resulting from operations......................................................         773,733         149,672
                                                                                                  ----------------   ------------
Class A distributions
  From net investment income....................................................................              --          (1,544)
  From net realized gain........................................................................              --         (28,547)
  In excess of net realized gain................................................................              --          (9,760)
                                                                                                  ----------------   ------------
    Total distributions to Class A shareholders.................................................              --         (39,851)
                                                                                                  ----------------   ------------
Class B distributions
  From net realized gain........................................................................              --          (7,427)
                                                                                                  ----------------   ------------
    Total distributions to Class B shareholders.................................................              --          (7,427)
                                                                                                  ----------------   ------------
Fund share transactions (Note 4):
  Class A.......................................................................................       3,302,745       2,771,336
  Class B.......................................................................................       2,428,486         774,690
  Class C.......................................................................................          61,137              --
                                                                                                  ----------------   ------------
    Net increase resulting from Fund share transactions.........................................       5,792,368       3,546,026
                                                                                                  ----------------   ------------
TOTAL INCREASE IN NET ASSETS....................................................................       6,566,101       3,648,420
NET ASSETS
  Beginning of period...........................................................................       4,380,689         732,269
                                                                                                  ----------------   ------------
  END OF PERIOD.................................................................................    $ 10,946,790      $4,380,689
                                                                                                  =================== ==============
ACCUMULATED UNDISTRIBUTED NET INVESTMENT INCOME.................................................    $     23,640      $       --
                                                                                                  =================== ==============
</TABLE>
 
* Unaudited.
 
                      (See Notes to Financial Statements)
<PAGE>   101
 
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                                  FOR THE PERIOD
                                                                         FOR THE SIX            FOR THE          NOVEMBER 1, 1994
                                                                        MONTHS ENDED           YEAR ENDED         (COMMENCEMENT)
                              CLASS A                                     JUNE 30,            DECEMBER 31,       TO DECEMBER 31,
                                                                      -----------------       ------------       ----------------
                      SELECTED PER SHARE DATA                               1996*                 1995                 1994
                                                                      -----------------       ------------       ----------------
<S>                                                                   <C>                     <C>                <C>
Net asset value, beginning of period................................       $  9.05               $ 8.64              $  10.00
                                                                            ------               ------               -------
 Income (loss) from investment operations
 Net investment income(a)...........................................           .03                  .01                    --
 Net gain (loss) on investment transactions (both realized and
   unrealized)......................................................          1.13                  .54                 (1.36)
                                                                            ------               ------               -------
   Total from investment operations.................................          1.16                  .55                 (1.36)
                                                                            ------               ------               -------
 Less distributions
 From net investment income.........................................            --                  .01                    --
 From net realized gain.............................................            --                  .10                    --
 In excess of net realized gain.....................................            --                  .03                    --
                                                                            ------               ------               -------
   Total distributions..............................................            --                  .14                    --
                                                                            ------               ------               -------
Net asset value, end of period......................................       $ 10.21               $ 9.05              $   8.64
                                                                      ======================= ================   ==================
Total return(%).....................................................         12.82(c)              6.40(b)             (13.50)(c)
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)............................       $ 7,311               $3,435              $    611
Ratio of expenses to average net assets
 With expense reimbursement and fees paid indirectly(%)(e)..........          2.20(d)              2.20                  2.20(d)
 Without expense reimbursement and fees paid indirectly(%)(e).......          3.68(d)              7.18                 20.74(d)
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets(%)(a)..........           .81(d)               .24                   .52(d)
Portfolio turnover rate(%)..........................................            28(d)                14                     0
Average commission rate(f)..........................................       $ .0010                  N/A                   N/A
</TABLE>
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                                  FOR THE PERIOD
                                                                           FOR THE SIX          FOR THE          NOVEMBER 1, 1994
                                                                          MONTHS ENDED         YEAR ENDED         (COMMENCEMENT)
                                CLASS B                                     JUNE 30,          DECEMBER 31,       TO DECEMBER 31,
                                                                          -------------       ------------       ----------------
                        SELECTED PER SHARE DATA                               1996*               1995                 1994
                                                                          -------------       ------------       ----------------
<S>                                                                       <C>                 <C>                <C>
Net asset value, beginning of period....................................     $  9.05             $ 8.64              $  10.00
                                                                              ------             ------               -------
 Income (loss) from investment operations
 Net investment loss(a).................................................          --               (.02)                   --
 Net gain (loss) on investment transactions (both realized and
   unrealized)..........................................................        1.13                .51                 (1.36)
                                                                              ------             ------               -------
   Total from investment operations.....................................        1.13                .49                 (1.36)
                                                                              ------             ------               -------
 Less distributions
 From net realized gain.................................................          --                .08                    --
                                                                              ------             ------               -------
   Total distributions..................................................          --                .08                    --
                                                                              ------             ------               -------
Net asset value, end of period..........................................     $ 10.18             $ 9.05              $   8.64
                                                                          ==================  ================   ==================
Total return(%).........................................................       12.49(c)            5.62(b)             (13.60)(c)
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)................................     $ 3,574             $  945              $    121
Ratio of expenses to average net assets
 With expense reimbursement and fees paid indirectly(%)(e)..............        2.95(d)            2.95                  2.95(d)
 Without expense reimbursement and fees paid indirectly(%)(e)...........        4.43(d)            7.93                 21.49(d)
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets(%)(a).......         .06(d)            (.51)                 (.23)(d)
Portfolio turnover rate(%)..............................................          28(d)              14                     0
Average commission rate(f)..............................................     $ .0010                N/A                   N/A
</TABLE>
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                                   FOR THE PERIOD
                                                                                                                   APRIL 30, 1996
                                                                                                                   (COMMENCEMENT)
                                                   CLASS C                                                          TO JUNE 30,
                                                                                                                   --------------
                                           SELECTED PER SHARE DATA                                                     1996*
                                                                                                                   --------------
<S>                                                                                                                <C>
Net asset value, beginning of period.........................................................................          $ 9.89
                                                                                                                       ------
 Income from investment operations
 Net investment income(a)....................................................................................              --
 Net gain on investment transactions (both realized and unrealized)..........................................             .30
                                                                                                                       ------
   Total from investment operations..........................................................................             .30
                                                                                                                       ------
Net asset value, end of period...............................................................................          $10.19
                                                                                                                   ================
Total return(%)..............................................................................................            3.03(c)
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Net assets, end of period (in thousands).....................................................................          $   62
Ratio of expenses to average net assets
 With expense reimbursement and fees paid indirectly(%)(e)...................................................            2.95(d)
 Without expense reimbursement and fees paid indirectly(%)(e)................................................            4.43(d)
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets(%)(a)............................................             .06(d)
Portfolio turnover rate(%)...................................................................................              28(d)
Average commission rate(f)...................................................................................          $.0010

(a)      Net investment income (loss) is net of expenses reimbursed by manager.
 
(b)      Total return does not reflect a sales charge.
 
(c)      Total return represents aggregate total return and does not reflect a
         sales charge.
 
(d)      Annualized.
 
(e)      Beginning in 1995, total expenses include fees paid indirectly through
         an expense offset arrangement.
 
(f)      For fiscal years beginning on or after September 1, 1995, a fund is
         required to disclose its average commission rate per share for
         security trades on which commissions are charged. This amount may vary
         from period to period and fund to fund depending on the mix of trades
         executed in various markets where trading practices and commission
         rate structures may differ.
 
 *       Unaudited.
 
</TABLE>
 
                      (See Notes to Financial Statements)
<PAGE>   102
 
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
 
    Ivy New Century Fund (the Fund) is a series of shares of Ivy Fund. The
shares of beneficial interest are assigned no par value and an unlimited number
of shares of Class A, Class B and Class C are authorized. Ivy Fund was organized
as a Massachusetts business trust under a Declaration of Trust dated December
21, 1983 and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended,
as a diversified, open-end management investment company.
 
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
 
    Following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently
followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. The
policies are in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
Preparation of the financial statements includes the use of management
estimates. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
 
    SECURITY VALUATION -- Securities for which market quotations are readily
available are valued at market. Short-term obligations and commercial paper are
valued at amortized cost, which approximates market. Debt securities (other than
commercial paper and other short-term obligations) are valued on the basis of
valuations furnished by a pricing service authorized by the Board of Trustees
(the Board), which determines valuations based upon market transactions for
normal, institutional-size trading units of such securities. For valuation
purposes, quotations of foreign securities in foreign currencies are translated
into U.S. dollar equivalents using the foreign exchange quotation in effect.
 
    All other securities are valued at their fair value as determined in good
faith by the Valuation Committee of the Board. As of June 30, 1996, securities
valued in good faith by the Valuation Committee of the Board amounted to $0
(0.00% of net assets) and have been noted as such in the investment portfolio.
 
    SECURITY TRANSACTIONS AND INVESTMENT INCOME -- Security transactions are
accounted for on the trade date. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend
date, and interest income is accrued on a daily basis. Realized gains and losses
from security transactions are calculated on an identified cost basis.
 
    FEDERAL INCOME TAXES -- The Fund intends to qualify for tax treatment
applicable to regulated investment companies under the Internal Revenue Code, as
amended, and distribute all of its taxable income to its shareholders.
Therefore, no provision has been recorded for Federal income or excise taxes.
 
    DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS -- Distributions from net investment income
and net realized capital gains, if any, are declared in December. An additional
distribution may be declared if necessary to avoid the payment of a four percent
Federal excise tax.
 
    On January 1, 1996, under a Plan pursuant to Rule 18f-3 under the Investment
Company Act of 1940, approved by the Fund's Board December 2, 1995, the Fund
discontinued its practice of declaring daily a dividend to Class A shares at the
rate per share of the excess 12b-1 fees of Class B shares over Class A shares.
 
    FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATIONS -- Foreign currency transactions from foreign
investment activity are translated into U.S. dollars on the following basis: (i)
market value of securities, and dividends and interest receivable are translated
at the closing daily rate of exchange; and, (ii) purchases and sales of
investment securities are translated at the rate at which related foreign
contracts are obtained or at the exchange rate prevailing on the date of the
transaction. The Fund does not isolate that portion of net gain or loss on
investments which is due to changes in foreign exchange rates from that which is
due to changes in market prices of securities held. Such fluctuations are
included with net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments. Exchange
gains or losses from currency translation of other assets and liabilities, if
significant, are reported as a separate component of Net realized and unrealized
gain (loss) on investment transactions.
 
    Section 988 of the Internal Revenue Code provides that gains and losses on
certain transactions attributable to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange
rates must be treated as ordinary income or loss. Accordingly, distributions for
financial statement purposes may differ from the characterization of such
distributions determined on a Federal income tax basis.
 
    DEFERRED ORGANIZATION EXPENSES -- Expenses incurred by the Fund in
connection with its organization have been deferred and are being amortized on a
straight-line basis over a five year period.
 
    RECLASSIFICATIONS -- The timing and characterization of certain income and
net capital gain distributions are determined annually in accordance with
Federal tax regulations which may differ from generally accepted accounting
principles. These differences primarily relate to investments in foreign
denominated securities, passive foreign investment companies, and certain
securities sold at a loss. As a result, Net investment income (loss) and Net
realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions for a
reporting period may differ significantly in amount and character from
distributions during such period. Accordingly, the Fund may periodically make
reclassifications among certain of its capital accounts without impacting the
net asset value of the Fund.
 
    FEES PAID INDIRECTLY -- The Fund has an arrangement with its custodian
whereby a certain percentage of quarterly cumulative credits resulting from cash
balances on deposit with the custodian are used to offset custody fees,
including transaction and out of pocket expenses. For the period, custody fees
were reduced by $8,670 under this arrangement.
 
2. RELATED PARTIES
 
    Ivy Management, Inc. (IMI) is the Manager and Investment Adviser of the
Fund. For its services, IMI receives a fee monthly at the annual rate of 1.00%
of the Fund's average net assets.
 
    If the Fund's total expenses in any fiscal year (excluding interest, taxes,
brokerage commissions, extraordinary expenses and other expenses subject to
approval by state securities administrators) exceed limits applicable under
state securities laws, IMI will bear the excess expenses. Currently, IMI
voluntarily limits the Fund's total operating expenses (excluding taxes, 12b-1
fees, brokerage commissions, interest, litigation and indemnification expenses,
and other extraordinary expenses) to an annual rate of 1.95% of its average net
assets. The voluntary expense limitation may be terminated or revised at any
time. Expenses reimbursed by manager reflected in the Statement of Operations
consists of required and voluntary reimbursements of $28,673 and $22,133,
respectively.
 
    Mackenzie Investment Management Inc. (MIMI), of which IMI is a wholly owned
subsidiary, provides certain administrative, accounting and pricing services for
the Fund. As compensation for those services, the Fund pays MIMI fees plus
certain out-of-pocket expenses. Such fees are reflected as Administrative
services fee and Fund accounting in the Statement of Operations.
 
    Ivy Mackenzie Distributors, Inc. (IMDI), a wholly owned subsidiary of MIMI,
is the underwriter and distributor of the Fund's shares, and as such, purchases
shares from the Fund at net asset value to settle orders from investment
dealers. For the six months ended June 30, 1996, the net amount of underwriting
discount retained by IMDI was $14,575.
 
    Under Service and Distribution Plans, the Fund reimburses IMDI for service
fee payments made to brokers at an annual rate not to exceed .25% of its average
net asset value. Class B and Class C shares are also subject to an ongoing
distribution fee at an annual rate of .75% of the average net asset value
attributable to Class B and Class C shares. IMDI may use such distribution fee
for purposes of advertising and marketing shares of the Fund. Such fees are
reflected as 12b-1 service and distribution fees in the Statement of Operations.
 
    Ivy Mackenzie Services Corp. (IMSC), a wholly owned subsidiary of MIMI, is
the transfer and shareholder servicing agent for the Fund. The Fund pays a
monthly fee and certain out-of-pocket expenses. Such fees and expenses are
reflected as Transfer agent in the Statement of Operations.
<PAGE>   103
 
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED)
 
3. BOARD'S COMPENSATION
 
    Trustees who are not affiliated with IMI or MIMI receive compensation from
the Fund, which is reflected as Trustees' fees in the Statement of Operations.
 
4. FUND SHARE TRANSACTIONS

    Fund share transactions for Class A, Class B and Class C were as follows:
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                      SIX MONTHS ENDED          YEAR ENDED
                                       JUNE 30, 1996        DECEMBER 31, 1995
                                    --------------------   --------------------
             CLASS A                SHARES      AMOUNT     SHARES      AMOUNT
- ----------------------------------  -------   ----------   -------   ----------
<S>                                 <C>       <C>          <C>       <C>
Sold..............................  410,089   $4,026,170   347,829   $3,107,775
Issued on reinvestment of
 distributions....................       --           --     4,320       38,927
Repurchased.......................  (73,788)    (723,425)  (43,244)    (375,366)
                                    -------   ----------   -------   ----------
Net increase......................  336,301   $3,302,745   308,905   $2,771,336
                                    ========  ============ ========  ============
</TABLE>
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                      SIX MONTHS ENDED          YEAR ENDED
                                       JUNE 30, 1996        DECEMBER 31, 1995
                                    --------------------   --------------------
             CLASS B                SHARES      AMOUNT     SHARES      AMOUNT
- ----------------------------------  -------   ----------   -------   ----------
<S>                                 <C>       <C>          <C>       <C>
Sold..............................  252,657   $2,485,923    95,175   $  816,806
Issued on reinvestment of
 distributions....................       --           --       798        7,193
Repurchased.......................   (5,924)     (57,437)   (5,547)     (49,309)
                                    -------   ----------   -------   ----------
Net increase......................  246,733   $2,428,486    90,426   $  774,690
                                    ========  ============ ========  ============
</TABLE>
 
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                    FROM APRIL 30, 1996
                                       (COMMENCEMENT)
                                      TO JUNE 30, 1996
                                    --------------------
             CLASS C                SHARES      AMOUNT
- ----------------------------------  -------   ----------
<S>                                 <C>       <C>          <C>       <C>
Sold..............................    6,057   $   61,137
                                    -------   ----------
Net increase......................    6,057   $   61,137
                                    ========  ============
</TABLE>
 
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