Money Market Fund
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT
December 31, 1998
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THE 59 WALL STREET MONEY MARKET FUND
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
December 31, 1998
(unaudited)
ASSETS:
Investments in U.S. Money Market Portfolio (the
"Portfolio"), at value (Note 1) ........................... $ 950,906,944
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Total Assets .......................................... 950,906,944
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LIABILITIES:
Payables for:
Dividends Payable ....................................... 420,095
Shareholder services / eligible institution fees (Note 2) 204,660
Administrative fee (Note 2) ............................. 45,480
Accrued expenses and other liabilities .................. 5,688
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Total Liabilities ..................................... 675,923
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NET ASSETS, for 950,231,021 shares of beneficial interest
outstanding .................................................. $ 950,231,021
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Net Assets Consist of:
Paid-in capital ............................................ $ 950,231,021
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NET ASSET VALUE AND OFFERING PRICE PER SHARE .................. $ 1.00
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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
For the six months ended December 31, 1998
(unaudited)
INVESTMENT INCOME (Note 1):
Interest income allocated from Portfolio ................ $ 27,992,429
Expenses allocated from Portfolio ....................... (1,145,000)
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Total Investment Income ............................... 26,847,429
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EXPENSES:
Shareholder services/eligible institution fees (Note 2) . 1,175,479
Administrative fee (Note 2) ............................. 391,826
Trustees' fees and expenses ............................. 28,006
Miscellaneous expenses .................................. 71,977
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Total Expenses ........................................ 1,667,288
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NET INVESTMENT INCOME ......................................... $ 25,180,141
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
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THE 59 WALL STREET MONEY MARKET FUND
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
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For the
six months ended For the
December 31, 1998 year ended
(unaudited) June 30, 1988
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INCREASE IN NET ASSETS:
From Investment Activities:
Net investment income ......................................... $ 25,180,141 $ 49,802,906
Total declared as dividends to shareholders ................... (25,180,141) (49,802,906)
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From Share (Principal) Transactions at Net Asset Value
of $1.00 per share:
Shares sold ................................................... 2,756,078,046 5,146,534,637
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends .................... 12,840,098 24,224,199
Shares repurchased ............................................ (2,756,477,549) (5,150,504,559)
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Net increase in net assets resulting from share transactions 12,440,595 20,254,277
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of period ........................................... 937,790,426 917,536,149
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End of period ................................................. $ 950,231,021 $ 937,790,426
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
(expressed in U.S. dollars)
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For the
six months ended For the years ended June 30,
December 31, 1998 ------------------------------------------------------------------
(unaudited) 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994
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Net asset value, beginning of year ........ $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.00
Income from investment operations:
Net investment income ................... 0.03 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.03
Dividends to shareholders from net
investment income ....................... (0.03) (0.05) (0.05) (0.05) (0.05) (0.03)
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Net asset value, end of year .............. $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.00
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Total return .............................. 2.46% 5.22% 5.07%(1) 5.33%(1) 4.92%(1) 2.94%(1)
Ratios/Supplemental Data (2):
Net assets, end of period (000's omitted) $950,231 $937,790 $917,536 $763,972 $624,847 $556,982
Ratio of expenses to average net assets . 0.54%(3) 0.55% 0.56%(1) 0.55%(1) 0.55%(1) 0.55%(1)
Ratio of net investment income to average
net assets ............................ 4.82%(3) 5.11% 4.96% 5.14% 4.86% 2.88%
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(1) Had the expense reimbursement agreement, which commenced July 1, 1993, not
been in place, the ratio of expenses to average net assets for the years
ended June 30, 1997, 1996, 1995 and 1994, would have been 0.55%, 0.56%,
0.56% and 0.55%, respectively. For the same periods, the total return of
the Fund would have been 5.07%, 5.32%, 4.90% and 2.94%, respectively. The
expense reimbursement agreement was terminated on July 1, 1997.
(2) Ratios include the Fund's share of Portfolio income and expenses, as
appropriate.
(3) Annualized.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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THE 59 WALL STREET MONEY MARKET FUND
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
1. Organization and Accounting Policies. The 59 Wall Street Money Market
Fund (the "Fund") is a separate, diversified series of The 59 Wall Street Trust
(the "Trust") which is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as
amended. The Trust is an open-end management investment company organized as a
Massachusetts business trust on June 7, 1983. The Fund commenced operations on
December 12, 1993. The Declaration of Trust permits the Trustees to create an
unlimited number of series, each of which issues a separate class of shares. The
Trustees have authorized the issuance of an unlimited number of shares of the
Fund. At December 31, 1998, there were three series of the Trust.
The Fund invests all of its investable assets in the U.S. Money Market
Portfolio (the "Portfolio"), a diversified, open-end management investment
company having the same investment objectives as the Fund. The value of such
investment reflects the Fund's proportionate interest in the net assets of the
Portfolio (approximately 100% at December 31, 1998). The performance of the Fund
is directly affected by the performance of the Portfolio. The financial
statements of the Portfolio, including the schedule of investments, are included
elsewhere in this report and should be read in connection with the Fund's
financial statements.
The Fund's financial statements are prepared in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles, which require management to make certain
estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements and are based,
in part, on the following accounting policies. Actual results could differ from
those estimates.
A. Valuation of Investments. Valuation of investments by the
Portfolio is discussed in Note 1 of the Portfolio's Notes to Financial
Statements which are included elsewhere in this report.
B. Investment Income. The Fund earns interest income daily, net of
Portfolio expenses, based on its investment in the Portfolio. Realized
gain and loss, if any, from investment transactions are determined by the
Portfolio on the basis of identified cost, when recognized, and allocated
to the Fund, along with net investment income, based on its investment in
the Portfolio. Prior to the Fund's investment in the Portfolio, the Fund
held its investments directly.
C. Federal Income Taxes. Each series of the Trust is treated as a
separate entity for Federal income tax purposes. It is the Fund's policy
to comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to
regulated investment companies and to distribute all of its taxable income
to its shareholders. Accordingly, no Federal income or excise tax
provision is required. At December 31, 1998 the cost of investments for
Federal Income tax purposes ws equal to the amortized cost of investments
for financial statement purposes.
D. Dividends and Distributions. Dividends from net investment income
are declared daily and paid monthly to shareholders.
2. Transactions with Affiliates.
Administrative Fee. The Trust has an administrative agreement with Brown
Brothers Harriman & Co. (the "Administrator") for which it pays the
Administrator a fee calculated daily and paid monthly at an annual rate
equivalent to 0.075% of the Fund's average daily net assets. The Administrator
has a subadministration services agreement with 59 Wall Street Administrators,
Inc. for which 59 Wall Street Administrators, Inc. receives such compensation as
is from time to time agreed upon, but not in excess of the amount paid to the
Administrator. For the six months ended December 31, 1998, the Fund incurred
$391,826 for administrative services.
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THE 59 WALL STREET MONEY MARKET FUND
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(unaudited)
Shareholder Servicing/Eligible Institution Agreement. The Trust has a
shareholder servicing agreement and an eligible institution agreement with Brown
Brothers Harriman & Co. for which Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. receives a fee
calculated monthly at an annual rate equivalent to 0.225% of the Fund's average
daily net assets. For the six months ended December 31, 1998, the Fund incurred
$1,175,479 for shareholder servicing/eligible institution services.
Trustees' Fees and Expenses. Each Trustee of the Fund receives an annual
retainer paid by the Fund. Each Trustee is also reimbursed for out-of-pocket
expenses incurred in connection with board meetings. For the six months ended
December 31, 1998, the Fund incurred $28,006 for such expenses.
3. Investment Transactions. Investment transactions of the Portfolio are
discussed in Note 3 of the Portfolio's Notes to Financial Statements which are
included elsewhere in this report.
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U.S. MONEY MARKET PORTFOLIO
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS
December 31, 1998
(expressed in U.S. dollars)
(unaudited)
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Annualized
Yield on
Principal Maturity Date of Value
Amount Date Purchase (Note 1)
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U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS (33.3%)
$ 16,660,000 Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp..................... 8/13/99 5.544% $ 16,703,245
100,000,000 Federal National Mortgage Association*.............. 6/24/99 5.008 99,986,175
20,000,000 Federal National Mortgage Association*.............. 6/2/99 4.696 19,985,016
25,000,000 Federal National Mortgage Association*.............. 9/22/99 4.696 24,966,699
29,550,000 Federal National Mortgage Association*.............. 7/28/99 5.048 29,507,956
25,000,000 Student Loan Marketing Association*................. 2/4/00 5.083 25,005,756
50,000,000 Student Loan Marketing Association*................. 5/20/99 4.848 50,000,000
50,250,000 Student Loan Marketing Association*................. 1/13/99 4.848 50,248,714
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Total U.S. Government Agency Obligations ........ $316,403,561
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CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT (31.1%)
$ 45,000,000 Bankers Trust Co. Institutional - New York Branch... 3/19/99 5.650% $ 44,992,597
45,000,000 Bank of Montreal.................................... 2/4/99 5.280 45,000,000
45,000,000 Bank of Nova Scotia................................. 3/29/99 5.120 45,007,122
45,000,000 Bayer Hypobank London............................... 2/25/99 5.600 45,005,566
20,000,000 Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce.................. 12/30/99 5.060 19,998,082
26,000,000 Commerzbank......................................... 3/31/99 5.120 26,004,165
25,000,000 National Westminster London......................... 2/26/99 5.580 25,002,489
45,000,000 Toronto Dominion - New York Branch.................. 6/25/99 5.670 44,989,212
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Total Certificates of Deposit .................. $295,999,233
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COMMERCIAL PAPER (33.0%)
$ 45,000,000 American Express Credit Corp........................ 1/5/99 6.100% $ 44,969,500
45,000,000 Associates Corp of North America.................... 4/1/99 4.830 44,456,625
45,000,000 Cheveron USA Inc.................................... 1/11/99 5.250 44,934,375
45,000,000 Coca Cola Co........................................ 3/9/99 5.010 44,580,413
45,000,000 DuPont EI DeNemours & Co............................ 3/9/99 5.010 44,580,413
45,000,000 Ford Motor Credit Corp.............................. 1/8/99 5.330 44,953,363
45,000,000 Prudential Funding Corp............................. 1/8/99 5.350 44,953,187
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Total Commercial Paper .......................... $313,427,876
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Repurchase Agreements (2.0%)
$ 19,042,276 Morgan Stanley Repo
(Agreement dated 12/31/98 collateralized by
$18,850,000 U.S. Treasury Notes 6.375%,
due 5/15/00; $19,051,797 to be received
upon maturity).................................. 1/4/99 4.500% $ 19,042,276
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Total Repurchase Agreements ...................... $ 19,042,276
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TOTAL INVESTMENTS, AT AMORTIZED COST ........................................... 99.4% $944,872,946
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES .......................................... 0.6 6,034,098
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NET ASSETS .................................................................... 100.0% $950,907,044
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* Variable Rate Instrument. Interest rates change on specific date (such as
a coupon or interest payment date). The Yield shown represents the
December 31, 1998 coupon rate.
See Notes to Financial Statement.
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U.S. MONEY MARKET PORTFOLIO
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
December 31, 1998
(expressed in U.S. dollars)
(unaudited)
ASSETS:
Investments, at amortized cost and value (Note 1) ......... $944,872,946
Interest receivable ....................................... 8,215,880
Deferred organization expenses (Note 1) ................... 14,158
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Total Assets ......................................... 953,102,984
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LIABILITIES:
Due to Bank ............................................... 1,824,972
Payables for:
Investment advisory fee (Note 2) ....................... 136,199
Custodian fee .......................................... 57,969
Professional fees ...................................... 14,500
Administrative fee (Note 2) ............................ 31,780
Accrued expenses and other liabilities ................. 130,520
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Total Liabilities .................................... 2,195,940
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NET ASSETS ................................................... $950,907,044
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Net Assets Consist of:
Paid-in capital ........................................... $950,907,044
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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
For the six months ended December 31, 1998
(expressed in U.S. dollars)
(unaudited)
NET INVESTMENT INCOME:
Income:
Interest ............................................... $ 27,992,428
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Expenses:
Investment advisory fee (Note 2) ....................... 784,669
Administrative fee (Note 2) ............................ 183,089
Custodian fee .......................................... 112,540
Trustees' fees and expenses (Note 2) ................... 29,440
Amortization of organization expenses (Note 1) ......... 8,600
Miscellaneous expenses ................................. 26,662
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Total Expenses ....................................... 1,145,000
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NET INVESTMENT INCOME ........................................ $ 26,847,428
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
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U.S. MONEY MARKET PORTFOLIO
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
(expressed in U.S. dollars)
For the
six months ended For the
December 31, 1998 year ended
(unaudited) June 30, 1988
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INCREASE IN NET ASSETS:
From Investment Activities:
Net investment income ................. $ 26,847,428 $ 52,904,609
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Capital Transactions:
Proceeds from contributions ........... 593,578,975 995,407,528
Value of withdrawals .................. (607,656,327) (1,028,078,808)
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Net increase (decrease) in net
assets resulting from capital
transactions ................... (14,077,352) (32,671,280)
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Net increase in net assets ........... 12,770,076 20,233,329
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year .................... 938,136,968 917,903,639
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End of year .......................... $ 950,907,044 $ 938,136,968
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
(expressed in U.S. dollars)
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<CAPTION>
For the For the period
six months ended For the years October 31, 1994
December 31, ended June 30, (commencement of
1998 ----------------------------------------- operations) to
(unaudited) 1998 1997 1996 June 30, 1995
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Ratio/Supplemental Data:
Net assets, end of period
(000's omitted) ........... $ 950,907 $ 938,137 $ 917,904 $ 764,477 $ 625,111
Ratio of expenses to average
net assets ................ 0.22%(1) 0.23% 0.24% 0.24% 0.25%(1)
Ratio of net investment income
to average net assets ..... 5.13%(1) 5.41% 5.26% 5.45% 5.62%(1)
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(1) Annualized.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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U.S. MONEY MARKET PORTFOLIO
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(expressed in U.S. dollars)
(unaudited)
1. Organization and Accounting Policies. The U.S. Money Market Portfolio
(the "Portfolio") is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as
amended, as a no-load, diversified, open-end management investment company which
was organized as a trust under the laws of the State of New York on June 15,
1993. The Portfolio commenced operations on October 31, 1994. The Declaration of
Trust permits the Trustees to create an unlimited number of beneficial interests
in the Portfolio.
The Portfolio's financial statements are prepared in accordance with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, which
require management to make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the
financial statements and are based, in part, on the following accounting
policies. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
A. Valuation of Investments. The Portfolio values its investments at
amortized cost, which approximates market value. The amortized cost method
values a security at its cost at the time of purchase and thereafter
assumes a constant amortization to maturity of any discount or premium.
The Portfolio's use of amortized cost is in compliance with Rule 2a-7 of
the Investment Company Act of 1940.
B. Interest Income. Interest income consists of interest accrued and
discount earned (including both original issue and market discount) and
premium amortization on the investments of the Portfolio, accrued ratably
to the date of maturity, plus or minus net realized short-term gain or
loss, if any, on investments.
C. Federal Income Taxes. The Portfolio is treated as a partnership
for Federal income tax purposes and its operations are conducted in such a
way that it is not to be considered engaged in a U.S. trade or business
for U.S. tax purposes. Accordingly, no provision for Federal income taxes
is necessary. It is intended that the Portfolio's assets will be managed
in such a way that an Investor in the Portfolio will be able to comply
with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated
investment companies. At December 31, 1998, the cost of investments for
Federal income tax purposes was equal to the amortized cost of the
investments for financial statement purposes.
D. Repurchase Agreements. The Portfolio at all times maintains
possession of securities collateralizing repurchase agreements.
Additionally, the Portfolio monitors the value of such securities,
including accrued interest, to ensure the collateral at least equals 100%
of the value of the repurchase agreement.
E. Deferred Organization Expenses. Expenses incurred by the
Portfolio in connection with its organization are being amortized by the
Portfolio on a straight-line basis over a five year period.
F. Other. Investment transactions are accounted for on a trade date
basis. Realized gain and loss, if any, from investment transactions are
determined on the basis of identified cost.
2. Transactions with Affiliates.
Investment Advisory Fee. The Portfolio has an investment advisory
agreement with Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. (the "Adviser") for which it pays
the Adviser a fee calculated daily and paid monthly at an annual rate equivalent
to 0.15% of the Portfolio's average daily net assets. For the six months ended
December 31, 1998, the Portfolio incurred $784,669 for advisory services.
Administrative Fee. The Portfolio has an administrative agreement with
Brown Brothers Harriman Trust Company (Cayman) Ltd. (the "Administrator") for
which it pays the Administrator a fee calculated daily and paid monthly at an
annual rate equivalent to 0.035% of the Portfolio's average net assets. The
Administrator has a
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U.S. MONEY MARKET PORTFOLIO
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(expressed in U.S. dollars)
(unaudited)
subadministration agreement with Signature Financial Group (Cayman) Ltd. for
which with Signature Financial Group (Cayman) Ltd. receives such compensation as
is from time to time agreed upon, but not in excess of the amount paid to the
Administrator. For the six months ended December 31, 1998, the Portfolio
incurred $183,089 for administrative services.
Trustees' Fees. Each Trustee of the Portfolio receives an annual retainer
paid by the Portfolio. Each Trustee is also reimbursed for out-of-pocket
expenses incurred in connection with board meetings. For the six months ended
December 31, 1998, the Portfolio incurred $29,440 for Trustees' fees and
expenses.
3. Investment Transactions. Purchases, and maturities and sales, of money
market instruments, excluding securities subject to repurchase agreements,
aggregated $3,806,440,854 and $4,041,422,493, respectively, for the six months
ended December 31, 1998.
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The 59 Wall Street Trust
Investment Adviser and
Administrator
Brown Brothers Harriman & Co.
59 Wall Street
New York, New York 10005
Distributor
59 Wall Street Distributors, Inc.
21 Milk Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02109
Shareholder Servicing Agent
Brown Brothers Harriman & Co.
59 Wall Street
New York, New York 10005
(800) 625-5759
This report is submitted for the general information of
shareholders and is not authorized for distribution to
prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied
by an effective prospectus. Nothing herein contained is
to be considered an offer of sale or a solicitation of an
offer to buy shares of The 59 Wall Street Money Market
Fund. Such offering is made only by prospectus, which
includes details as to offering price and other material
information.
