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ANNUAL REPORT / OCTOBER 31 1998

AIM GLOBAL RESOURCES FUND

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INVEST WITH DISCIPLINE-REGISTERED TRADEMARK-

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OLIVE TREES: YELLOW SKY WITH SUN

BY VINCENT VAN GOGH (1835-1890, DUTCH)

PEOPLE HAVE ALWAYS DEPENDED ON THE EARTH'S
RESOURCES FOR OUR SURVIVAL AND WELL-BEING. FROM
OLIVE TREES TO OIL FIELDS, PINE FORESTS TO
URANIUM MINES, THE WORLD'S RICHES ARE BEING
EXPLORED AND DEVELOPED LIKE NEVER BEFORE. NOW
TRADING IN A GLOBAL MARKET, NATURAL RESOURCES
FROM EVERY PART OF THE WORLD CONTINUE TO SUPPLY
US WITH THE BUILDING BLOCKS OF MODERN SOCIETIES.

AIM Global Resources Fund is for shareholders who seek long-term capital
growth through investments in companies around the world that own, develop or
explore natural resources, or that supply goods and services to such
companies.

ABOUT FUND PERFORMANCE AND PORTFOLIO DATA THROUGHOUT THIS REPORT:

- - AIM Global Resources Fund (formerly GT Global Natural Resources Fund)
performance figures are historical and reflect reinvestment of all
distributions and changes in net asset value. Unless otherwise indicated,
the Fund's performance is computed at net asset value without a sales charge.

- - During the fiscal year ended October 31, 1998, the Fund paid distributions
of $0.68 per share.

- - When sales charges are included in performance figures, Class A share
performance reflects the maximum 4.75% sales charge, and Class B share
performance reflects the applicable contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC)
for the period involved. The CDSC on Class B shares declines from 5%
beginning at the time of purchase to 0% at the beginning of the seventh
year. The performance of the Fund's Class B shares will differ from that of
Class A shares due to differences in sales charge structure and Fund
expenses.

- - Advisor Class shares are not sold directly to the general public and are
available only through certain employee benefit plans, financial
institutions, and other entities that have entered into specific agreements
with the Fund's Distributor. Please see the Fund's prospectus for more
complete information.

- - The Fund's investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an
investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their
original cost.

- - International investing presents certain risks not associated with investing
solely in the United States. These include risks relating to fluctuations in
the value of the U.S. dollar relative to the value of other currencies, the
custody arrangements made for the Fund's foreign holdings, differences in
accounting, political risks, and the lesser degree of public information
required to be provided by non-U.S. companies.

- - Investing in a single-sector mutual fund may involve greater risk and
potential reward than investing in a more diversified fund.

ABOUT INDEXES AND OTHER PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS CITED IN THIS REPORT:

- - The MSCI World Index is a group of unmanaged global securities listed on
major world stock exchanges tracked by Morgan Stanley Capital International.
The index is designed to represent the performance of all markets and does
not reflect the Fund's concentration in the global resources industries.

- - An investment cannot be made in any index listed. Unless otherwise indicated
index results include reinvested dividends and do not reflect sales charges.

MUTUAL FUNDS, ANNUITIES, AND OTHER INVESTMENTS ARE NOT INSURED BY THE FDIC OR
ANY OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCY; ARE NOT DEPOSITS OR OTHER OBLIGATIONS OF, OR
GUARANTEED BY, ANY BANK OR ANY AFFILIATE; AND ARE SUBJECT TO INVESTMENT RISKS,
INCLUDING POSSIBLE LOSS OF PRINCIPAL AMOUNT INVESTED.

This report may be distributed only to current shareholders or to persons who
have received a current prospectus of the Fund.

AIM GLOBAL RESOURCES FUND

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ANNUAL REPORT / CHAIRMAN'S LETTER

[PHOTO OF CHARLES T. BAUER. CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF THE FUND APPEARS HERE]

DEAR FELLOW SHAREHOLDER:

During the fiscal year covered by this report, a variety of events
converged to produce austere market conditions in several sectors and
geographic areas: fallout from currency devaluations in Southeast Asia, the
seemingly intractable downturn in Japan, Russia's default on much of its
foreign debt, fear that Latin America could be engulfed by the world's
difficulties, and the virtual collapse of commodity prices as worldwide
economic growth faltered and many nations slipped into recession.

We understand how unnerving it is to have an investment lose value.
While the difficult market environment helps explain much of your Fund's poor
performance, it is not the whole story. When we added the former GT Global
funds to our fund family, we understood that several of them needed to
bolster their performance substantially. We also recognized their significant
long-term potential, and now that we are the funds' investment advisor, we
will strive to see that potential realized over time. Where necessary, we
have begun to make the changes in investment strategy we believe will enhance
your Fund's performance. We intend to continue managing your Fund with the
careful oversight and disciplined investment strategy used in all AIM funds,
and we hope you will share our patience as investors while we work to improve
your Fund's performance.

On the pages that follow, your Fund's management team offers more
detailed discussion of how markets behaved and how they managed the portfolio
during the fiscal year and what they foresee for your Fund and the markets
where it invests. We hope you find their discussion informative.

WE INTEND TO CONTINUE MANAGING YOUR FUND WITH THE CAREFUL OVERSIGHT AND
DISCIPLINED INVESTMENT STRATEGY USED IN ALL AIM FUNDS.

INVESTING FUNDAMENTALS UNCHANGED

However difficult many markets have been this fiscal year, the fundamental
principles of investing are unchanged:

- - broad portfolio diversification, in which this Fund is part of a complete
investment strategy designed with your personal financial goals in mind;

- - realistic expectations, recognizing that the potential for downturns is
always present;

- - as always, long-term thinking.

Your financial consultant is your best resource not only for helping you
construct a diversified portfolio but also for helping you weather turbulent
markets and keep your eye on your long-term goals.

We are pleased to send you this report on your Fund's fiscal year. If
you have any questions or comments, please contact our Client Services
department at 800-959-4246 or e-mail your inquiry to us at
[email protected]. You can access information about your account through
our AIM Investor Line at 800-246-5463 or on our Web site, www.aimfunds.com.
We often post market updates on our Web site.

We thank you for your continued participation in The AIM Family of
Funds-Registered Trademark-.

Sincerely,

/s/ CHARLES T. BAUER

Charles T. Bauer
Chairman

AIM GLOBAL RESOURCES FUND

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ANNUAL REPORT / MANAGERS' OVERVIEW

FUND FOCUSES ON RISK CONTROL IN TURBULENT TIMES

GLOBAL EQUITY MARKETS EXPERIENCED RECORD VOLATILITY IN 1998. HOW DID THE FUND
PERFORM IN THIS ENVIRONMENT?

We have been in a very challenging environment during the last year. The Fund
has suffered from worldwide deflationary trends, as well as from the poor
performance of resources companies following the decline in commodity prices.

Results for the fiscal year ended October 31, 1998 were quite disappointing.
Total return was -45.02% for Class A shares and -45.25% for Class B shares. Net
assets under management were $53.5 million at the close of the fiscal year.

WHAT WERE THE MAJOR MARKET TRENDS THAT AFFECTED THE FUND'S PERFORMANCE?

Troubles in world markets began with the second wave of "Asian contagion."
Crippled by devalued currencies and billions in bad loans, Asian companies
glutted the global commodity markets with their inventories to produce
desperately needed revenues. At the same time, a strong U.S. dollar drove
down demand for dollar-priced commodities. The combination of increased
supply and weakened demand was disastrous for resources companies around the
globe, whose share prices are predominantly influenced by the commodity
markets.

Russia's default on its government debt and the failure of several highly
leveraged hedge funds in the U.S. exacerbated currency problems worldwide in
the third quarter of 1998. The ensuing "flight to quality and liquidity"
further devastated equity markets as investors rushed to government
securities for their relative safety.

At the close of the fiscal year, global markets were showing signs of
recovery led by a late rally in the U.S. market. The change of heart came
after the Group of Seven, composed of the world's seven richest
industrialized nations, agreed on measures to rescue flailing economies with
a three-year, $90 billion financial aid package. However, as of October 31,
relief has not yet reached the commodity markets, where prices remained
depressed.

HOW WAS THE FUND POSITIONED AS OF OCTOBER 31, 1998?

Given the unsettling conditions of many global markets, the Fund has taken a
defensive position in developed countries. Currently, the Fund has 63.2% of
its net assets in the U.S. The balance is invested in continental Europe,
Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom.

We no longer have holdings in the Asia-Pacific region, which had accounted
for 2.4% of the portfolio six months ago. Our holdings in Canada, which
represented 29.3% of net assets during the last reporting period, were
decreased to 11.7% due to a weakening Canadian economy and a substantial
decline in the value of the Canadian dollar.

HAVE YOU ALTERED YOUR MANAGEMENT STRATEGY, GIVEN THE UNSETTLING MARKET
CONDITIONS?

In the current market environment, when the economy is expected to slow, we
are further diversifying the Fund's portfolio for better defense against
battered commodity prices. Because the direction of commodity markets cannot
be forecast accurately, we are focusing on risk control by increasing our
positions in large-cap companies and a variety of commodity types.

When the economy is robust and most companies exhibit strong earnings growth,
we tend to invest in smaller companies with higher growth expectations.
However, in the current deflationary environment, we are moving away from
these riskier investments and investing in the more stable and predictable
large-cap companies. For example, although crude oil prices dropped to a
12-year low during the fiscal year, Exxon, the Fund's second largest holding
as a percent of net assets, continued to return better-than-expected earnings
through the third quarter of 1998. Oil giants, such as Exxon, are better
positioned to weather the continuing weak market conditions due to their
diverse business operations and huge size.

Diversifying by commodity types, we have been buying positions in cement,
gypsum and gravel manufacturers, who have remained relatively unaffected by
the recent market turbulence. We have also purchased stocks in companies that
have little commodity price risk, such as pipelines, propane distributors,
and uranium refiners.

WHERE HAVE YOU FOUND OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH?

Our holdings in the building materials industry, which now represent almost
20% of the portfolio, have performed very well during the fiscal year. These
companies tend to have a majority of their business in developed countries
with minimal exposure to emerging markets. They also benefit from the lower
interest rate environment in the U.S., which encourages construction and
remodeling of homes and businesses. These factors have allowed this industry
to remain profitable despite recent global economic turmoil. USG and
Southdown--together representing 6.2% of the Fund's net assets--both reported
strong earnings in 1998. The future looks especially bright for USG, the
world's largest manufacturer of gypsum panels, following a reported 204%
increase in net earnings for the second quarter of 1998, compared to the same
period in 1997.

SEE IMPORTANT FUND AND INDEX DISCLOSURE INSIDE FRONT COVER

AIM GLOBAL RESOURCES FUND

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WHAT IS YOUR OUTLOOK FOR THE FUTURE?

By and large, we are optimistic that markets worldwide have performed a
turnaround, coming back from steep declines in the summer. Investors are
being reassured by news that foreign governments are taking positions to
stave off a global recession. Domestically, economic growth seems to be
decelerating, so low inflation and low interest rates should continue. Given
that resources companies tend to move opposite of most financial assets and
that they generally do better during times of inflation, we will continue to
take a defensive position in the more stable, large-company holdings in
developed markets.

We remain focused on our disciplined, earnings-driven stock selection
process, looking at the underlying fundamentals of individual companies, not
the overall market. When Europe introduces the euro in 1999, we will be
watching European companies to see how they perform in the wake of increased
competition and tougher financial standards. Low commodity prices worldwide
will continue to exert significant downward pressure on earnings of resources
companies, increasing the risks and uncertainties of this type of investment.
We urge you to read your prospectus for more information about the Fund's
objective, strategies, and risks.

HOW WILL THE NEW CURRENCY IN EUROPE AFFECT THE FUND?

Starting January 1, 1999, Europe will launch a brand new currency--the euro.
At first, only 11 countries will adopt it: Austria, Belgium, Finland, France,
Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, and Spain.
These countries have met the financial and economic criteria required for
membership in the European Economic and Monetary Union (EMU), and they have
agreed to follow certain monetary, exchange rate, and budgetary policies. The
changeover to euro will take place gradually. New coins and paper currency
will not be introduced until January 2002.

The euro is expected to bring greater unity to the European business world:
Price comparison of goods, services, and labor across Europe will be much
easier. Because of this price transparency, European companies will be forced
to become more competitive. An increase in merger and acquisition activity is
expected. The equity markets are likely to become broader and more liquid,
since European companies may find it easier to attract capital across
borders. Europe's fixed-income markets could also be transformed. Since
currency risk will be reduced, Europe's investors can focus on credit risk.
Eventually, the euro-denominated debt market could be as large and liquid as
that of the U.S.

The introduction of a new currency can present unique risks and uncertainties
for investors. Please see your prospectus for more information about these
risk factors.

PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION

As of 10/31/98, based on total net assets

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TOP 10 EQUITY HOLDINGS
<S><C> <C>
1. USG Corp. (U.S.) 3.3%
2. Exxon Corp. (U.S.) 2.9
3. Southdown, Inc. (U.S.) 2.9
4. Coastal Corp. (U.S.) 2.8
5. Mobil Corp. (U.S.) 2.8
6. Total Compagnie Francaise de Petroles
S.A.-ADR (France) 2.7
7. Chevron Corp. (U.S.) 2.7
8. Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (U.S.) 2.5
9. Lafarge S.A. (France) 2.5
10. Santa Fe Energy Resources, Inc. (U.S.) 2.5
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TOP 10 COUNTRIES
<S> <C> <C>
1. United States 63.2%
2. Canada 11.7
3. France 9.3
4. Italy 4.4
5. Germany 3.3
6. United Kingdom 3.1
7. Belgium 1.2
8. Spain 1.1
9. Sweden 0.9
10. Australia 0.9
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Please keep in mind that the Fund's portfolio is subject to change and there
is no assurance the Fund will continue to hold any particular security. A
complete listing of countries in the Fund's portfolio may be found in the
Financial Statements section of this report.

SEE IMPORTANT FUND AND INDEX DISCLOSURES INSIDE FRONT COVER.

AIM GLOBAL RESOURCES FUND

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ANNUAL REPORT / PERFORMANCE HISTORY

YOUR FUND'S LONG-TERM PERFORMANCE

RESULTS OF A $10,000 INVESTMENT
AIM GLOBAL RESOURCES FUND VS. BENCHMARK INDEX

5/31/94-10/31/98
in thousands
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<CAPTION>

AIM Global Resources AIM Global Resources MSCI World Index
Class A Class B
<S> <C> <C> <C>
5/94 10,000 10,000 10,000
7/94 9,658 10,131 10,165
10/94 10,342 10,831 10,492
1/95 9,098 9,512 9,987
4/95 9,441 9,862 10,998
7/95 10,142 10,581 11,650
10,95 9,558 9,959 11,544
1/96 10,878 11,325 12,524
4/96 13,235 13,755 13,118
7/96 12,581 13,071 12,736
10/96 12,581 13,071 12,736
10/96 14,627 15,176 13,488
1/97 15,376 15,918 14,192
4/97 12,370 12,793 14,538
7/97 15,124 15,619 16,960
10/97 17,938 18,508 15,814
1/98 13,068 13,459 16,752
4/98 14,014 14,430 18,831
7/98 10,844 11,141 19,014
10/98 9,862 9,947 18,295

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Past performance cannot guarantee comparable future results.

MARKET VOLATILITY CAN SIGNIFICANTLY AFFECT SHORT-TERM PERFORMANCE. RESULTS OF
AN INVESTMENT MADE TODAY MAY DIFFER SUBSTANTIALLY FROM THE HISTORICAL
PERFORMANCE SHOWN.

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AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS
As of 10/31/98, including sales charges
<S> <C>
A SHARES
Since Inception (5/31/94) -0.31%
1 Year -47.63

B SHARES
Since Inception (5/31/94) -0.12%
1 Year -47.89

ADVISOR CLASS
Since Inception (6/1/95) 1.25%
1 Year -44.79

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Sources: Towers Data Systems HYPO-Registered Trademark-, Bloomberg.

Your Fund's total return includes sales charges, expenses, and management
fees. The performance of the Fund's Advisor shares will differ from Class A
and Class B shares due to differing fees and expenses. For Fund data
performance calculations and descriptions of indexes cited on this page,
please refer to the inside front cover.

ABOUT THIS CHART

The chart compares your Fund's Class A and B shares to its benchmark index.
It is important to understand differences between your Fund and this index.
An index measures performance of a hypothetical portfolio. A market index
such as the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) World Index is not
managed, incurring no sales charges, expenses, or fees. If you could buy all
the securities that make up a market index, you would incur expenses that
would affect your investment's return. The MSCI World Index is designed to
track the performance of global large-cap stocks and does not reflect the
Fund's concentration in the global resources industries. Use of this index is
intended to give you a general idea of how your Fund performed compared to
this benchmark.

AIM GLOBAL RESOURCES FUND

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ANNUAL REPORT / FOR CONSIDERATION

TAKE A CLOSER LOOK AT MARKET INDEXES

You step into your car after work and hear the radio announcer say, "The
market was down 200 points today." Instantly you start to worry. But should
you? The question is, what exactly is "the market"? And how are your
investments going to be affected by it? You need the facts, and fast. Market
indexes are a good place to start. They can help you gauge how your
investments are performing.

"The market" actually is much broader than newspapers and television
reports make it out to be. The media often report movements in the Dow Jones
Industrial Average (the Dow) as indicative of the market as a whole. But the
Dow is made up of just 30 stocks; the U.S. market is made up of more than
12,000 stocks traded on the New York Stock Exchange, regional exchanges, and
over the counter. The Dow only measures the performance of the largest
American companies.

If you're like most investors, you've got a range of investments across
market segments, not just blue-chip stocks. The best way to compare your
investments to their peers in the marketplace is to find the right index. An
index measures the performance of a particular group of stocks. But keep in
mind, there is rarely a perfect match between the stocks in a mutual fund and
the stocks in an index.

Indexes and funds have different purposes. Mutual funds select stocks
based on their past performance or future potential. Indexes pick stocks
based on their ability to act as reliable measuring tools. For example, index
makers for the S&P 500 look for actively traded, widely owned stocks that
reflect the active stock market.

There are other important differences between a fund and an index. You
cannot invest directly in an index. Because indexes are unmanaged, they incur
no sales charges, expenses, or fees. Even if you bought all the securities
making up an index, your transaction expenses would lower your investment
returns.

As you follow the various indexes, you'll notice that their tracks often
diverge. When large-caps are up, small-caps or overseas stocks are down-and
vice versa. The chart at the right shows calen-

THE USUAL INDEXES

THE DOW JONES INDUSTRIAL AVERAGE

WHAT IT IS: In its 102-year history, the Dow always has focused on the
largest, most successful U.S. companies. The types of firms in the index have
changed drastically over the years--from the cotton companies of the 19th
century to the computer icons of the 20th. The 30 stocks now in the Dow
include household names such as International Business Machines Corp., Boeing
Co., McDonald's Corp., and Walt Disney Co.

WHAT IT TELLS YOU: While stocks in the Dow make up about 20% of the value of
all U.S. stocks, the index leaves out many sectors of the market. For most
mutual fund investors, the Dow is an inadequate and often inappropriate
measure of comparison. Use it to check the pulse of American big business,
but look elsewhere for a more inclusive market view.

S&P 500

WHAT IT IS: The S&P 500 (Standard & Poor's Composite Index 500 Stocks) is
often used as a gauge of the whole market. But it measures only 500 stocks in
the large-capitalization portion of the U.S. stock market. Included in the
index are Apple Computer, Hilton Hotels, NIKE Inc., and Pennzoil Co.

WHAT IT TELLS YOU: The S&P 500 is useful for evaluating a fund that invests
in large-capitalization U.S. stocks. It's a poor gauge for other funds, such
as a small-cap aggressive growth fund.

Keep in mind that the S&P 500 is very concentrated. The top 50 companies
represent half toe S&P 500 assets. For the past few years, the total return
of the S&P 500 has been usually high, but much of this performance can be
attributed to just a few stocks in the index. Most mutual funds are more
diversified than this index.

NASDAQ COMPOSITE INDEX

WHAT IT IS: The NASDAQ (National Association of Securities Dealers Automated
Quotation system) Composite Index measures the performance of all NASDAQ
domestic and foreign stocks. Often associated with the over-the-counter
market, the index also includes some exchange-listed stocks. More than 5,300
stocks are in the NASDAQ Composite Index.

WHAT IT TELLS YOU: Many consider NASDAQ a barometer for small- and mid-cap
stocks. However, the index is market-value weighted--each company's stock
affects the index in proportion to that company's market value. Large-cap
technology stocks such as Microsoft, Intel, and Dell Computers dominate it.
The NASDAQ is not a good measure of small- and mid-cap stock performance. It
basically tells you have large-cap technology stocks are doing. It is not a
suitable index for most mutual funds.

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ANNUAL REPORT / FOR CONSIDERATION

dar-year returns for two domestic and one foreign equity index for the decade
12/31/87 through 12/31/97. The market segments often move out of synch, and
performance leadership often rotates from one segment to another.

By positioning your investments strategically in various market
segments, you're less likely to miss out on the peaks, and you'll be more
protected from the valleys. Remember, patience is the key. If you jump in and
out of investments, you could miss out on some of the market's best moments.
See your financial adviser to build a diversified portfolio suited to
fluctuating markets.

DIVERGING INDEXES

Total Return per Calendar Year
1987-1997

S&P 500 INDEX EUROPE-AUSTRALASIA-FAR EAST
WITH MONTHLY DIVIDENDS RUSSELL 2000 STOCK INDEX INDEX WITH DIVIDENDS*
<S> <C> <C> <C>
12/31/88 16.55 25.02 28.59
12/31/89 31.64 16.26 10.8
12/31/90 -3.09 19.48 23.2
12/31/91 30.41 46.04 12.5
12/31/92 7.61 18.41 11.85
12/31/93 10.06 18.88 32.94
12/31/94 1.32 -1.82 8.06
12/31/95 37.54 28.45 11.55
12/31/96 22.95 16.49 6.36
12/31/97 33.35 22.36 2.06

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Past performance is no guarantee of future investment results.

* International investing presents risks not associated with investing solely
in the United States. These include risks relating to fluctuation in the
value of the U.S. dollar, custody arrangements made for a Fund's foreign
holdings, differences in accounting, political risks, and the lesser degree
of public information required to be provided by non-U.S. companies.

A FEW MORE INDEXES

S&P 400

WHAT IT IS: The Standard & Poor's 400 Mid-Cap Index is a relatively new index
that dates to 1981 and measures performance of 400 stocks in the
mid-capitalization sector of the domestic stock market. Companies in the
index include America Online, Inc., CompuWare Corp., Starbucks Corp., and
Office Depot. As of July 31, the median market capitalization in the S&P 400
was approximately $1.8 billion, but some stocks in the index have
capitalizations as large as $5 billion.

WHAT IT TELLS YOU: If your fund invests primarily in mid-caps, this is one of
the best benchmarks to use. But keep in mind that the index may include
companies smaller or larger than the ones in your fund.

RUSSELL 2000 INDEX

WHAT IT IS: The Russell 2000 Index measures the performance of small-cap
stocks. A total of 2,000 U.S. companies are represented in the index,
including such well known firms as Bally Total Fitness, Bethlehem Steel,
Coca-Cola Bottling Co., and Coors Brewing Co. The index, which is
cap-weighted, represents about 10% of the U.S. stock market. More than 900 of
the stocks in the Russell 2000 trade on either the New York Stock Exchange or
the American Stock Exchange.

WHAT IT TELLS YOU: The Russell 2000 Index is a very good indicator of
small-cap stock performance. It is a true small-cap stock performance. It is
a true small-cap index with the market value of companies represented in this
index ranging from $171.1 million to $1.1 billion. Many mutual funds
investing in small-cap stocks use the Russell 2000 as their benchmark index.

THE EUROPE, AUSTRALASIA, AND FAR EAST INDEX (EAFE)

WHAT IT IS: The EAFE consists of approximately 1,600 foreign stocks tracked
by Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI). They are listed on stock
exchanges in 20 developed countries. Stocks are chosen to reflect 60% of the
market capitalization of each country and of each major industry group.

WHAT IT TELLS YOU: As international investing has grown, a need has arisen to
measure global stock-market performance. The EAFE fulfills this need for
developed markets in Europe, Australia and the Far East. It is frequently
used as a benchmark for mutual funds investing in stocks in these markets.
MSCI also has developed indexes for specific countries and regions and for
emerging markets. Since your fund's country allocation may be different from
EAFE, you may need to look at a more specific index.

An index is not an investment product available for purchase. An index
measures the performance of a hypothetical portfolio. An index is not
managed, incurring no sales charges, expenses, or fees. If you could buy all
the securities that make up a particular index, you would incur expenses that
would affect the return on your investment.

AIM GLOBAL RESOURCES FUND

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS

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To the Shareholders of AIM Global Resources Fund (formerly GT Global Natural
Resources Fund) and Board of Trustees of AIM Investment Funds (formerly G.T.
Investment Funds, Inc.):

In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including
the portfolio of investments, and the related statements of operations and of
changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all
material respects, the financial position of the AIM Global Resources Fund -
Consolidated at October 31, 1998, and the results of its operations, the changes
in its net assets and the financial highlights for the periods indicated, in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. These financial
statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as "financial
statements") are the responsibility of the Fund's management; our responsibility
is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We
conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with generally
accepted auditing standards which require that we plan and perform the audit to
obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of
material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence
supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing
the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and
evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our
audits, which included confirmation of securities at October 31, 1998 by
correspondence with the custodian and brokers, provide a reasonable basis for
the opinion expressed above.

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
DECEMBER 18, 1998

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS

October 31, 1998

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<CAPTION>
VALUE % OF NET
EQUITY INVESTMENTS COUNTRY SHARES (NOTE 1) ASSETS
- -------------------------------------------------------------- -------- ----------- ----------- -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Energy Sources (27.0%)
Exxon Corp. ................................................ US 21,900 $ 1,560,370 2.9
Mobil Corp. ................................................ US 19,600 1,483,475 2.8
Total Compagnie Francaise des Petroles S.A. - ADR{\/} ...... FR 24,700 1,444,950 2.7
Chevron Corp. .............................................. US 17,600 1,434,400 2.7
Santa Fe Energy Resources, Inc.-/- ......................... US 163,700 1,330,063 2.5
Ente Nazionale Idrocarburi (ENI) S.p.A. - ADR{\/} .......... ITLY 20,400 1,239,300 2.3
Amoco Corp. ................................................ US 20,800 1,167,400 2.2
ERG SpA .................................................... ITLY 373,000 1,124,237 2.1
Elf Aquitaine ADR{\/} ...................................... FR 19,000 1,102,000 2.1
Suncor Energy, Inc. ........................................ CAN 30,000 952,998 1.8
Repsol S.A. ................................................ SPN 11,900 597,493 1.1
Orogen Minerals Ltd. - 144A ADR{.} {\/} .................... AUSL 37,100 505,488 0.9
Triton Energy Ltd.-/- ...................................... US 43,900 477,413 0.9
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14,419,587
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Electrical & Gas Utilities (19.4%)
Montana Power Co. .......................................... US 26,000 1,126,125 2.1
AGL Resources, Inc. ........................................ US 50,000 1,046,875 1.9
Suburban Propane Partners L.P. ............................. US 46,000 868,250 1.6
Leviathan Gas Pipeline Partners L.P. ....................... US 24,900 638,063 1.2
Northern Border Partners L.P. .............................. US 18,100 633,500 1.2
Buckeye Partners L.P. ...................................... US 21,600 610,200 1.1
Lakehead Pipe Line Partners L.P. ........................... US 11,300 596,075 1.1
TEPPCO Partners L.P. ....................................... US 20,400 594,150 1.1
AmeriGas Partners L.P. ..................................... US 23,000 576,438 1.1
Ferrellgas Partners L.P. ................................... US 26,600 555,275 1.0
Kaneb Pipe Line Partners L.P. .............................. US 14,700 467,644 0.9
Pembina Pipeline Income Fund Trust Units{=} ................ CAN 80,500 443,598 0.8
Heritage Propane Partners L.P. ............................. US 17,800 409,400 0.8
TransCanada Power L.P. ..................................... CAN 22,800 407,961 0.8
Cornerstone Propane Partners L.P. .......................... US 19,600 404,250 0.7
Superior Propane Income Fund ............................... CAN 44,100 403,118 0.7
AEC Pipelines L.P. ......................................... CAN 66,000 374,392 0.7
The OPTUS Natural Gas Distribution Income Fund ............. CAN 20,000 306,645 0.6
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10,461,959
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Chemicals (10.5%)
Henkel KGaA Non-Voting Preferred ........................... GER 10,645 910,076 1.7
BASF AG .................................................... GER 20,400 865,253 1.6
Solutia, Inc. .............................................. US 35,400 776,588 1.4
Solvay S.A. "A" ............................................ BEL 7,900 619,789 1.2
Air Liquide ................................................ FR 3,600 602,841 1.1
Crompton & Knowles Corp. ................................... US 35,900 576,644 1.1
Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan, Inc.{\/} ............... CAN 8,200 568,875 1.1
Monsanto Co. ............................................... US 10,250 416,406 0.8
</TABLE>

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (cont'd)

October 31, 1998

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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
VALUE % OF NET
EQUITY INVESTMENTS COUNTRY SHARES (NOTE 1) ASSETS
- -------------------------------------------------------------- -------- ----------- ----------- -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Chemicals (Continued)
Tesoro Petroleum Corp. ..................................... US 17,700 $ 262,181 0.5
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5,598,653
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Misc. Materials & Commodities (8.3%)
USG Corp. .................................................. US 36,900 1,759,669 3.3
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. ............................ US 27,900 1,368,844 2.5
Encore Wire Corp.-/- ....................................... US 46,425 516,478 1.0
Scheid Vineyards, Inc. "A" ................................. US 79,700 448,313 0.8
Fresh Del Monte Produce, Inc. .............................. US 12,300 219,863 0.4
Chiquita Brands International .............................. US 13,100 139,188 0.3
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4,452,355
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Cement (6.3%)
Southdown, Inc. ............................................ US 28,372 1,544,501 2.9
Lafarge S.A. ............................................... FR 13,200 1,350,019 2.5
Lafarge Corp. .............................................. US 14,600 491,838 0.9
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3,386,358
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Metals - Non-Ferrous (6.3%)
USEC, Inc.-/- .............................................. US 72,300 1,057,388 2.0
Aluminum Company of America (ALCOA) ........................ US 9,300 737,025 1.4
Rio Tinto PLC .............................................. UK 50,900 617,408 1.1
Phelps Dodge Corporation ................................... US 9,000 518,625 1.0
EdperBrascan Corp. "A" ..................................... CAN 27,819 407,591 0.8
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3,338,037
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Energy Equipment & Services (5.1%)
Enerflex Systems Ltd. ...................................... CAN 30,600 644,733 1.2
Stolt Comex Seaway S.A.: ................................... UK -- -- 1.1
Common-/- {\/} ........................................... -- 32,500 414,375 --
ADR-/- {\/} .............................................. -- 14,000 144,375 --
J. Ray McDermott S.A.-/- ................................... US 17,400 545,925 1.0
Coflexip - ADR{\/} ......................................... FR 10,100 486,063 0.9
Core Laboratories N.V.-/-{\/} .............................. NETH 21,500 485,094 0.9
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2,720,565
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Building Materials & Components (3.8%)
Centex Construction Products, Inc. ......................... US 25,400 854,075 1.6
Centex Corp. ............................................... US 21,400 716,900 1.3
Pulte Corp. ................................................ US 19,200 494,400 0.9
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2,065,375
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Gold (3.1%)
Barrick Gold Corp.{\/} ..................................... CAN 31,700 677,588 1.3
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc. "B" ................... US 38,000 467,875 0.9
</TABLE>

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (cont'd)

October 31, 1998

TOTAL EQUITY INVESTMENTS (cost $57,535,092) .................. 52,608,775 98.2
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TOTAL INVESTMENTS (cost $57,535,092) * ...................... 52,608,775 98.2
Other Assets and Liabilities ................................. 938,248 1.8
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NET ASSETS ................................................... $53,547,023 100.0
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</TABLE>

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{\/} U.S. currency denominated.
-/- Non-income producing security.
{.} Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities
Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt
from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers.
{=} Pembina Pipeline Income Fund acquired and holds all of the Notes
and issued and outstanding common shares of Pembina Corp.
* For Federal income tax purposes, cost is $58,097,575 and
appreciation (depreciation) is as follows:

<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Unrealized appreciation: $ 1,895,512
Unrealized depreciation: (7,384,312)
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Net unrealized depreciation: $ (5,488,800)
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</TABLE>

Abbreviations:
ADR--American Depositary Receipt

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (cont'd)

October 31, 1998

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The Fund's Portfolio of Investments at October 31, 1998, was concentrated in the
following countries:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PERCENTAGE OF NET ASSETS{d}
------------------------------
COUNTRY (COUNTRY CODE/CURRENCY CODE) EQUITY OTHER TOTAL
- -------------------------------------- ------ ------------- -----
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Australia (AUSL/AUD) ................. 0.9 0.9
Belgium (BEL/BEF) .................... 1.2 1.2
Canada (CAN/CAD) ..................... 11.7 11.7
France (FR/FRF) ...................... 9.3 9.3
Germany (GER/DEM) .................... 3.3 3.3
Italy (ITLY/ITL) ..................... 4.4 4.4
Netherlands (NETH/NLG) ............... 0.9 0.9
Spain (SPN/ESP) ...................... 1.1 1.1
Sweden (SWDN/SEK) .................... 0.9 0.9
United Kingdom (UK/GBP) .............. 3.1 3.1
United States (US/USD) ............... 61.4 1.8 63.2
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Total ............................... 98.2 1.8 100.0
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</TABLE>

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{d} Percentages indicated are based on net assets of $53,547,023.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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<PAGE>
STATEMENT OF ASSETS
AND LIABILITIES
October 31, 1998

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<TABLE>
<S> <C> <C>
Assets:
Investments in securities, at value (cost $57,535,092) (Note 1).............................. $52,608,775
U.S. currency..................................................................... $ 29
Foreign currencies (cost $776,844)................................................ 777,050 777,079
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Receivable for Fund shares sold.............................................................. 1,354,626
Receivable for securities sold............................................................... 222,089
Dividends and dividend withholding tax reclaims receivable................................... 117,621
Unamortized organizational costs (Note 1).................................................... 5,925
Miscellaneous receivable..................................................................... 1,429
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Total assets............................................................................... 55,087,544
----------
Liabilities:
Payable for securities purchased............................................................. 950,376
Payable for Fund shares repurchased.......................................................... 205,174
Payable for loan outstanding (Note 1)........................................................ 87,000
Payable for service and distribution expenses (Note 2)....................................... 78,542
Payable for transfer agent fees (Note 2)..................................................... 70,818
Payable for printing and postage expenses.................................................... 48,316
Payable for professional fees................................................................ 39,070
Payable for registration and filing fees..................................................... 19,436
Payable for custodian fees................................................................... 12,283
Payable for Trustees' fees and expenses (Note 2)............................................. 7,592
Payable for investment management and administration fees (Note 2)........................... 6,651
Payable for fund accounting fees (Note 2).................................................... 1,257
Other accrued expenses....................................................................... 13,906
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Total liabilities.......................................................................... 1,540,421
Minority interest (Notes 1 & 2).............................................................. 100
----------
Net assets..................................................................................... $53,547,023
----------
----------
Class A:
Net asset value and redemption price per share ($19,462,555 DIVIDED BY 1,776,625 shares
outstanding)................................................................................ $ 10.95
----------
----------
Maximum offering price per share (100/95.25 of $10.95) *..................................... $ 11.50
----------
----------
Class B:+
Net asset value and offering price per share ($28,995,617 DIVIDED BY 2,697,440 shares
outstanding)................................................................................ $ 10.75
----------
----------
Advisor Class:
Net asset value, offering price per share, and redemption price per share ($5,088,851 DIVIDED
BY 459,330 shares outstanding).............................................................. $ 11.08
----------
----------
Net assets consist of:
Paid in capital (Note 4)..................................................................... $80,825,848
Accumulated net realized loss on investments and foreign currency transactions............... (22,352,329)
Net unrealized depreciation on translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies... (179)
Net unrealized depreciation of investments................................................... (4,926,317)
----------
Total -- representing net assets applicable to capital shares outstanding...................... $53,547,023
----------
----------
<FN>
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* On sales of $50,000 or more, 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.
</TABLE>

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

Year ended October 31, 1998

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<TABLE>
<S> <C> <C>
Investment income: (Note 1)
Dividend income (net of foreign withholding tax of $94,244).................................. $ 848,873
Interest income.............................................................................. 271,397
Securities lending income.................................................................... 28,903
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Total investment income.................................................................... 1,149,173
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Expenses:
Investment management and administration fees (Note 2)....................................... 912,175
Service and distribution expenses: (Note 2)
Class A..................................................................... $ 188,613
Class B..................................................................... 489,016 677,629
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Transfer agent fees (Note 2)................................................................. 388,595
Professional fees............................................................................ 87,855
Registration and filing fees................................................................. 78,115
Printing and postage expenses................................................................ 73,580
Custodian fees............................................................................... 40,150
Fund accounting fees (Note 2)................................................................ 24,981
Trustees' fees and expenses (Note 2)......................................................... 20,100
Amortization of organization costs (Note 1).................................................. 10,300
Other expenses............................................................................... 38,194
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Total expenses before reductions........................................................... 2,351,674
-------------
Expenses reimbursed by A I M Advisors, Inc. (Note 2)..................................... (244,561)
Expense reductions (Note 5).............................................................. (45,111)
-------------
Total net expenses......................................................................... 2,062,002
-------------
Net investment loss............................................................................ (912,829)
-------------
Net realized and unrealized loss on investments: (Note 1)
Net realized loss on investments.............................................. (21,765,337)
Net realized loss on foreign currency transactions............................ (113,638)
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Net realized loss during the year.......................................................... (21,878,975)
Net change in unrealized depreciation on translation of assets and liabilities
in foreign currencies........................................................ 108,725
Net change in unrealized depreciation of investments.......................... (39,300,386)
-------------
Net unrealized depreciation during the year................................................ (39,191,661)
-------------
Net realized and unrealized loss on investments and foreign currencies......................... (61,070,636)
-------------
Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations........................................... $ (61,983,465)
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</TABLE>

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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<PAGE>
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED YEAR ENDED
OCTOBER 31, OCTOBER 31,
1998 1997
-------------- --------------
<S> <C> <C>
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment loss................... $ (912,829) $ (2,255,658)
Net realized gain (loss) on
investments and foreign currency
transactions......................... (21,878,975) 7,540,578
Net change in unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) on translation of
assets and liabilities in foreign
currencies........................... 108,725 (125,779)
Net change in unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) of investments........ (39,300,386) 18,607,939
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Net increase (decrease) in net
assets resulting from operations... (61,983,465) 23,767,080
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Class A:
Distributions to shareholders: (Note 1)
From net investment income............ (602,063) --
From net realized gain on
investments.......................... (1,584,312) (1,915,988)
Class B:
Distributions to shareholders: (Note 1)
From net investment income............ (769,604) --
From net realized gain on
investments.......................... (2,025,190) (2,369,395)
Advisor Class:
Distributions to shareholders: (Note 1)
From net investment income............ (57,919) --
From net realized gain on
investments.......................... (152,412) (134,145)
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Total distributions................. (5,191,500) (4,419,528)
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Capital share transactions: (Note 4)
Increase from capital shares sold and
reinvested........................... 204,985,048 377,334,346
Decrease from capital shares
repurchased.......................... (255,936,633) (336,987,548)
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Net increase (decrease) from capital
share transactions................. (50,951,585) 40,346,798
-------------- --------------
Total increase (decrease) in net
assets................................. (118,126,550) 59,694,350
Net assets:
Beginning of year..................... 171,673,573 111,979,223
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End of year *......................... $ 53,547,023 $ 171,673,573
-------------- --------------
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* Includes accumulated net investment
loss of................................ $ -- $ --
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</TABLE>

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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<PAGE>
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

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Contained below is per share operating performance data for a share outstanding
throughout the period, total investment return, ratios and supplemental data.
This information has been derived from information provided in the financial
statements.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
CLASS A
-------------------------------------------------------------
MAY 31, 1994
(COMMENCEMENT
YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31, OF OPERATIONS) TO
----------------------------------------- OCTOBER 31,
1998 (d) 1997 (d) 1996 (d) 1995 1994
-------- -------- -------- -------- -----------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Per Share Operating Performance:
Net asset value, beginning of period.... $ 20.65 $ 17.43 $ 11.44 $ 12.41 $ 11.43
-------- -------- -------- -------- -----------------
Income from investment operations:
Net investment income (loss).......... (0.11) * (0.25) (0.24) 0.04* * 0.06* * *
Net realized and unrealized gain
(loss) on investments................ (8.91) 4.08 6.28 (0.98) 0.92
-------- -------- -------- -------- -----------------
Net increase (decrease) from investment
operations............................. (9.02) 3.83 6.04 (0.94) 0.98
-------- -------- -------- -------- -----------------
Distributions to shareholders:
From net investment income............ (0.19) -- (0.04) (0.03) --
From net realized gain on
investments.......................... (0.49) (0.61) (0.01) -- --
-------- -------- -------- -------- -----------------
Total distributions................. (0.68) (0.61) (0.05) (0.03) --
-------- -------- -------- -------- -----------------
Net asset value, end of period.......... $ 10.95 $ 20.65 $ 17.43 $ 11.44 $ 12.41
-------- -------- -------- -------- -----------------
-------- -------- -------- -------- -----------------

Total investment return (c)............. (45.02)% 22.64% 53.04% (7.58)% 8.57% (b)
Ratios and supplemental data:
Net assets, end of period (in 000's).... $19,463 $69,975 $48,729 $12,598 $14,797
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to
average net assets:
With expense reductions and/or
reimbursement (Notes 2 & 5).......... (0.75)% (1.41)% (1.55)% 0.41% 2.63% (a)
Without expense reductions and/or
reimbursement........................ (1.06)% (1.51)% (1.65)% (0.69)% 0.65% (a)
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
With expense reductions and/or
reimbursement (Notes 2 & 5).......... 1.98% 2.03% 2.20% 2.37% 2.40% (a)
Without expense reductions and/or
reimbursement........................ 2.29% 2.13% 2.30% 3.47% 4.38% (a)
Portfolio turnover rate++............... 201% 321% 94% 87% 137%
</TABLE>

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(a) Annualized
(b) Not annualized
(c) Total investment return does not include sales charges.
(d) These selected per share data were calculated based upon average
shares outstanding during the period.
* Before reimbursement the net investment loss per share would have been
increased by $0.04 for each class.
* * Before reimbursement the net investment income (loss) per share would
have been reduced (increased) by $0.14, $0.13, and $0.12 for Class A,
Class B, and Advisor Class, respectively.
* * * Before reimbursement the net investment income per share would have
been reduced by $0.04 for Class A and Class B.
+ Commencing June 1, 1995, the Fund began offering Advisor Class shares.
++ Portfolio turnover rates are calculated on the basis of the Portfolio
as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares
issued.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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<PAGE>
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (cont'd)

CLASS B
-------------------------------------------------------------
MAY 31, 1994
(COMMENCEMENT
YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31, OF OPERATIONS) TO
----------------------------------------- OCTOBER 31,
1998 (d) 1997 (d) 1996 (d) 1995 1994
-------- -------- -------- -------- -----------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Per Share Operating Performance:
Net asset value, beginning of period.... $ 20.37 $ 17.29 $ 11.36 $ 12.38 $ 11.43
-------- -------- -------- -------- -----------------
Income from investment operations:
Net investment income (loss).......... (0.18) * (0.33) (0.31) (0.02) * * 0.03* * *
Net realized and unrealized gain
(loss) on investments................ (8.76) 4.02 6.25 (0.98) 0.92
-------- -------- -------- -------- -----------------
Net increase (decrease) from investment
operations............................. (8.94) 3.69 5.94 (1.00) 0.95
-------- -------- -------- -------- -----------------
Distributions to shareholders:
From net investment income............ (0.19) -- -- (0.02) --
From net realized gain on
investments.......................... (0.49) (0.61) (0.01) -- --
-------- -------- -------- -------- -----------------
Total distributions................. (0.68) (0.61) (0.01) (0.02) --
-------- -------- -------- -------- -----------------
Net asset value, end of period.......... $ 10.75 $ 20.37 $ 17.29 $ 11.36 $ 12.38
-------- -------- -------- -------- -----------------
-------- -------- -------- -------- -----------------

Total investment return (c)............. (45.25)% 21.99% 52.39% (8.05)% 8.31% (b)
Ratios and supplemental data:
Net assets, end of period (in 000's).... $28,996 $86,812 $57,749 $13,978 $13,404
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to
average net assets:
With expense reductions and/or
reimbursement (Notes 2 & 5).......... (1.25)% (1.91)% (2.05)% (0.09)% 2.13% (a)
Without expense reductions and/or
reimbursement........................ (1.56)% (2.01)% (2.15)% (1.19)% 0.15% (a)
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
With expense reductions and/or
reimbursement (Notes 2 & 5).......... 2.48% 2.53% 2.70% 2.87% 2.90% (a)
Without expense reductions and/or
reimbursement........................ 2.79% 2.63% 2.80% 3.97% 4.88% (a)
Portfolio turnover rate++............... 201% 321% 94% 87% 137%
</TABLE>

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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

16
<PAGE>
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (cont'd)

ADVISOR CLASS+
-----------------------------------------------------
YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31,
----------------------------------- JUNE 1, 1995 TO
1998 (d) 1997 (d) 1996 (d) OCTOBER 31, 1995
---------- ---------- ----------- ----------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Per Share Operating Performance:
Net asset value, beginning of period.... $ 20.80 $ 17.47 $ 11.47 $ 11.45
---------- ---------- ----------- --------
Income from investment operations:
Net investment income (loss).......... (0.03) * (0.14) (0.17) 0.11* *
Net realized and unrealized gain
(loss) on investments................ (9.01) 4.08 6.28 (0.09)
---------- ---------- ----------- --------
Net increase (decrease) from investment
operations............................. (9.04) 3.94 6.11 0.02
---------- ---------- ----------- --------
Distributions to shareholders:
From net investment income............ (0.19) -- (0.10) --
From net realized gain on
investments.......................... (0.49) (0.61) (0.01) --
---------- ---------- ----------- --------
Total distributions................. (0.68) (0.61) (0.11) --
---------- ---------- ----------- --------
Net asset value, end of period.......... $ 11.08 $ 20.80 $ 17.47 $ 11.47
---------- ---------- ----------- --------
---------- ---------- ----------- --------

Total investment return (c)............. (44.79)% 23.23% 53.76% 0.17 % (b)
Ratios and supplemental data:
Net assets, end of period (in 000's).... $ 5,089 $ 14,886 $ 5,502 $ 95
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to
average net assets:
With expense reductions and/or
reimbursement (Notes 2 & 5).......... (0.25)% (0.91)% (1.05)% 0.91 % (a)
Without expense reductions and/or
reimbursement........................ (0.56)% (1.01)% (1.15)% (0.19)% (a)
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
With expense reductions and/or
reimbursement (Notes 2 & 5).......... 1.48% 1.53% 1.70% 1.87 % (a)
Without expense reductions and/or
reimbursement........................ 1.79% 1.63% 1.80% 2.97 % (a)
Portfolio turnover rate++............... 201% 321% 94% 87 %
</TABLE>

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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

17
<PAGE>
NOTES TO
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
October 31, 1998

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1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (SEE ALSO NOTE 2)
AIM Global Resources Fund (the "Fund"), formerly GT Global Natural Resources
Fund, is a separate series of AIM Investment Funds (the "Trust"), formerly G.T.
Investment Funds, Inc. The Trust is organized as a Delaware business trust and
is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended ("1940 Act"),
as an open-end management investment company. The Trust has thirteen series of
shares in operation, each series corresponding to a distinct portfolio of
investments.

The Fund invests substantially all of its investable assets in Global Resources
Portfolio, (the "Portfolio"). The Portfolio is organized as a subtrust of Global
Investment Portfolio, a Delaware business trust and is registered under the 1940
Act as an open-end management investment company.

The Portfolio has investment objectives, policies, and limitations substantially
identical to those of its corresponding Fund. Therefore, the financial
statements of the Fund and Portfolio have been presented on a consolidated
basis, and represent all activities of both the Fund and Portfolio. Through
October 31, 1998, all of the shares of beneficial interest of the Portfolio were
owned by either the Fund or A I M Advisors, Inc. (the "Manager"), which has a
nominal ($100) investment in the Portfolio.

The Fund offers Class A, Class B, and Advisor Class shares, each of which has
equal rights as to assets and voting privileges except that Class A and Class B
each has exclusive voting rights with respect to its distribution plan.
Investment income, realized and unrealized capital gains and losses, and the
common expenses of the Fund are allocated on a pro rata basis to each class
based on the relative net assets of each class to the total net assets of the
Fund. Each class of shares differs in its respective service and distribution
expenses, and may differ in its transfer agent, registration, and certain other
class-specific fees and expenses.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that
affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of
contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and
the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual
results could differ from those estimates. The following is a summary of
significant accounting policies in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles consistently followed by the Fund in the preparation of the financial
statements.

(A) PORTFOLIO VALUATION
The Fund calculates the net asset value of and completes orders to purchase,
exchange or repurchase Fund shares on each business day, with the exception of
those days on which the New York Stock Exchange is closed.

Equity securities are valued at the last sale price on the exchange on which
such securities are traded, or on the principal over-the-counter market on which
such securities are traded, as of the close of business on the day the
securities are being valued, or, lacking any sales, at the last available bid
price. In cases where securities are traded on more than one exchange, the
securities are valued on the exchange determined by the Manager to be the
primary market.

Fixed income investments are valued at the mean of representative quoted bid and
ask prices for such investments or, if such prices are not available, at prices
for investments of comparative maturity, quality and type; however, when the
Manager deems it appropriate, prices obtained for the day of valuation from a
bond pricing service will be used. Short-term investments are valued at
amortized cost adjusted for foreign exchange translation and market fluctuation,
if any.

Investments for which market quotations are not readily available (including
restricted securities which are subject to limitations on their sale) are valued
at fair value as determined in good faith by or under the direction of the
Trust's Board of Trustees.

Portfolio securities which are primarily traded on foreign exchanges are
generally valued at the preceding closing values of such securities on their
respective exchanges, and those values are then translated into U.S. dollars at
the current exchange rates, except that when an occurrence subsequent to the
time a value was so established is likely to have materially changed such value,
then the fair value of those securities will be determined by consideration of
other factors by or under the direction of the Trust's Board of Trustees.

(B) FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION
The accounting records of the Fund and Portfolio are maintained in U.S. dollars.
The market values of foreign securities, currency holdings, and other assets and
liabilities are recorded in the books and records of the Portfolio after
translation to U.S. dollars based on the exchange rates on that day. The cost of
each security is determined using historical exchange rates. Income and
withholding taxes are translated at prevailing exchange rates when earned or
incurred.

The Portfolio does not isolate that portion of the results of operations
resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates on investments from the
fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held. Such
fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss from
investments.

Reported net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales and
maturities of short-term securities, forward foreign currency contracts, sales
of foreign currencies, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and
settlement dates on securities transactions, and the difference between the
amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the
Portfolio's books and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually
received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from
changes in the value of assets and liabilities other than investments in
securities at year end, resulting from changes in exchange rates.

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(C) REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS
With respect to repurchase agreements entered into by the Portfolio, it is the
Portfolio's policy to always receive, as collateral, United States government
securities or other high quality debt securities of which the value, including
accrued interest, is at least equal to the amount to be repaid to the Portfolio
under each agreement at its maturity.

(D) FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY CONTRACTS
A forward foreign currency contract ("Forward Contract") is an agreement between
two parties to buy and sell a currency at a set price on a future date. The
market value of the Forward Contract fluctuates with changes in currency
exchange rates. The Forward Contract is marked-to-market daily and the change in
market value is recorded by the Portfolio as an unrealized gain or loss. When
the Forward Contract is closed, the Portfolio records a realized gain or loss
equal to the difference between the value at the time it was opened and the
value at the time it was closed. Forward Contracts involve market risk in excess
of the amount shown in the Portfolio's "Statement of Assets and Liabilities".
The Portfolio could be exposed to risk if a counter party is unable to meet the
terms of the contract or if the value of the currency changes unfavorably. The
Portfolio may enter into Forward Contracts in connection with planned purchases
or sales of securities, or to hedge against adverse fluctuations in exchange
rates between currencies.

(E) OPTION ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES
When the Portfolio writes a call or put option, an amount equal to the premium
received is included in the Portfolio's "Statement of Assets and Liabilities" as
an asset and an equivalent liability. The amount of the liability is
subsequently marked-to-market to reflect the current market value of the option.
The current market value of an option listed on a traded exchange is valued at
its last bid price, or, in the case of an over-the-counter option, is valued at
the average of the last bid prices obtained from brokers, unless a quotation
from only one broker is available, in which case only that broker's price will
be used. If an option expires on its stipulated expiration date or if the
Portfolio enters into a closing purchase transaction, a gain or loss is realized
without regard to any unrealized gain or loss on the underlying security and the
liability related to such option is extinguished. If a written call option is
exercised, a gain or loss is realized from the sale of the underlying security
and the proceeds of the sale are increased by the premium originally received.
If a written put option is exercised, the cost of the underlying security
purchased would be decreased by the premium originally received. The Portfolio
can write options only on a covered basis, which, for a call, requires that the
Portfolio hold the underlying security and, for a put, requires the Portfolio to
set aside cash, U.S. government securities or other liquid securities in an
amount not less than the exercise price, or otherwise provide adequate cover at
all times while the put option is outstanding. The Portfolio may use options to
manage its exposure to the stock market and to fluctuations in currency values
or interest rates.

The premium paid by the Portfolio for the purchase of a call or put option is
included in the Portfolio's "Statement of Assets and Liabilities" as an
investment and subsequently "marked-to-market" to reflect the current market
value of the option. If an option which the Portfolio has purchased expires on
the stipulated expiration date, the Portfolio realizes a loss in the amount of
the cost of the option. If the Portfolio enters into a closing sale transaction,
the Portfolio realizes a gain or loss, depending on whether proceeds from the
closing sale transaction are greater or less than the cost of the option. If the
Portfolio exercises a call option, the cost of the securities acquired by
exercising the call is increased by the premium paid to buy the call. If the
Portfolio exercises a put option, it realizes a gain or loss from the sale of
the underlying security, and the proceeds from such sale are decreased by the
premium originally paid.

The risk associated with purchasing options is limited to the premium originally
paid. The risk in writing a call option is that the Portfolio may forego the
opportunity of profit if the market value of the underlying security or index
increases and the option is exercised. The risk in writing a put option is that
the Portfolio may incur a loss if the market value of the underlying security or
index decreases and the option is exercised. In addition, there is the risk the
Portfolio may not be able to enter into a closing transaction because of an
illiquid secondary market.

(F) FUTURES CONTRACTS
A futures contract is an agreement between two parties to buy and sell a
security at a set price on a future date. Upon entering into such a contract the
Portfolio is required to pledge to the broker an amount of cash or securities
equal to the minimum "initial margin" requirements of the exchange on which the
contract is traded. Pursuant to the contract, the Portfolio agrees to receive
from or pay to the broker an amount of cash equal to the daily fluctuation in
value of the contract. Such receipts or payments are known as "variation margin"
and are recorded by the Portfolio as unrealized gains or losses. When the
contract is closed, the Portfolio 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 potential risk to the Portfolio is that the
change in value of the underlying securities may not correlate to the change in
value of the contracts. The Portfolio may use futures contracts to manage its
exposure to the stock market and to fluctuations in currency values or interest
rates.

(G) SECURITY TRANSACTIONS AND RELATED INVESTMENT INCOME
Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date (date the order to buy
or sell is executed). The cost of securities sold is determined on a first-in,
first-out-basis, unless otherwise specified. Dividends are recorded on the
ex-dividend date. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. Where a high
level of uncertainty exists as to its collection, income is recorded net of all
withholding tax with any rebate recorded when received. The Portfolio may trade
securities on other than normal settlement terms. This may increase the risk if
the other party to the transaction fails to deliver and causes the Portfolio to
subsequently invest at less advantageous prices.

(H) PORTFOLIO SECURITIES LOANED
At October 31, 1998, stocks with an aggregate value of $6,432,456 were on loan
to brokers. The loans were secured by cash collateral of $6,546,297 received by
the Portfolio. For the year ended October 31, 1998, the Fund received fees of
$28,903.

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For international securities, cash collateral is received by the Portfolio
against loaned securities in an amount at least equal to 105% of the market
value of the loaned securities at the inception of each loan. This collateral
must be maintained at not less than 103% of the market value of the loaned
securities during the period of the loan. For domestic securities, cash
collateral is received by the Portfolio against loaned securities in the amount
at least equal to 102% of the market value of the loaned securities at the
inception of each loan. This collateral must be maintained at not less than 100%
of the market value of the loaned securities during the period of the loan. The
cash collateral is invested in a securities lending trust which consists of a
portfolio of high quality short duration securities whose average effective
duration is restricted to 120 days or less.

(I) TAXES
It is the intended policy of the Fund to meet the requirements for qualification
as a "regulated investment company" under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as
amended ("Code"). It is also the intention of the Fund to make distributions
sufficient to avoid imposition of any excise tax under Section 4982 of the Code.
Therefore, no provision has been made for Federal taxes on income, capital
gains, unrealized appreciation of securities held, or excise tax on income and
capital gains. The Fund currently has a capital loss carryforward of $21,789,846
which expires in 2006.

(J) DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS
Distributions to shareholders are recorded by the Fund on the ex-date. Income
and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with Federal income
tax regulations which may differ from generally accepted accounting principles.
These differences are primarily due to differing treatments of income and gains
on various investment securities held by the Portfolio and timing differences.

(K) DEFERRED ORGANIZATIONAL EXPENSES
Expenses incurred by the Fund in connection with its organization, its initial
registration with the Securities and Exchange Commission and with various states
and the initial public offering of its shares aggregated $51,500. These expenses
are being amortized on a straightline basis over a five-year period.

(L) FOREIGN SECURITIES
There are certain additional considerations and risks associated with investing
in foreign securities and currency transactions that are not inherent in
investments of domestic origin. The Portfolio's investment in emerging market
countries may involve greater risks than investments in more developed markets
and the price of such investments may be volatile. These risks of investing in
foreign and emerging markets may include foreign currency exchange rate
fluctuations, perceived credit risk, adverse political and economic developments
and possible adverse foreign government intervention.

In addition, the Portfolio's policy of concentrating its investments in
companies in the natural resources industry subject the Portfolio to greater
risk than a fund that is more diversified.

(M) INDEXED SECURITIES
The Portfolio may invest in indexed securities whose value is linked either
directly or indirectly to changes in foreign currencies, interest rates,
equities, indices, or other reference instruments. Indexed securities may be
more volatile than the reference instrument itself, but any loss is limited to
the amount of the original investment.

(N) RESTRICTED SECURITIES
The Portfolio is permitted to invest in privately placed restricted securities.
These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration or to
the public if the securities are registered. Disposal of these securities may
involve time-consuming negotiations and expense, and prompt sale at an
acceptable price may be difficult. At the end of the year, restricted
securities, if any, (excluding 144A issues), are shown at the end of the Fund's
Portfolio of Investments.

(O) LINE OF CREDIT
The Fund, along with certain other funds advised and/or administered by the
Manager, has a line of credit with each of BankBoston and State Street Bank and
Trust Company. The arrangements with the banks allow the Fund and certain other
Funds to borrow, on a first come, first serve basis, an aggregate maximum amount
of $250,000,000. The Fund is limited to borrowing up to 33 1/3% of the value of
the Fund's total assets. On October 31, 1998, the Fund had no loan outstanding.

For the year ended October 31, 1998, the weighted average outstanding daily
balance of bank loans (based on the number of days the loans were outstanding)
was $1,955,914, with a weighted average interest rate of 6.28%. Interest expense
for the year ended October 31, 1998 was $27,626 and is included in "Other
Expenses" on the Statement of Operations.

2. RELATED PARTIES
A I M Advisors, Inc. (the "Manager"), an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of
AMVESCAP PLC, is the Fund's and Portfolio's investment manager and
administrator. As of the close of business on May 29, 1998, Liechtenstein Global
Trust AG ("LGT"), the former indirect parent organization of Chancellor LGT
Asset Management, Inc. ("Chancellor LGT") consummated a purchase agreement with
AMVESCAP PLC pursuant to which AMVESCAP PLC acquired LGT's Asset Management
Division, which included Chancellor LGT and certain other affiliates. A I M
Distributors, Inc. ("AIM Distributors"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the
Manager, became the Fund's distributor as of the close of business on May 29,
1998. The Trust was reorganized from a Maryland corporation into a Delaware
business trust, and the Portfolio was reorganized from a New York common law
trust into a Delaware business trust on September 8, 1998. Finally, as of the
close of business on September 4, 1998, A I M Fund Services, Inc. ("AFS"), an
affiliate of the Manager and AIM Distributors, replaced GT Global Investor
Services, Inc. ("GT Services") as the transfer agent of the Fund.

The Fund pays the Manager administration fees at the annualized rate of 0.25% of
such Fund's average daily net assets. The Portfolio pays investment management
and administration fees to the Manager at the annualized rate of 0.725% on the
first $500 million of average daily net assets of the Portfolio; 0.70% on the
next $500 million; 0.675% on the next $500 million; and 0.65% on amounts
thereafter. These fees are computed daily and paid monthly.

AIM Distributors, an affiliate of the Manager, serves as the Fund's distributor.
For the period ended May 29, 1998, GT Global, Inc. ("GT

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Global") served as the Fund's distributor. The Fund offers Class A, Class B, and
Advisor Class shares for purchase.

Class A shares are subject to initial sales charges imposed at the time of
purchase, in accordance with the schedule included in the Fund's current
prospectus. AIM Distributors collects the sales charges imposed on sales of
Class A shares, and reallows a portion of such charges to dealers through which
the sales are made. For the year ended October 31, 1998, AIM Distributors and GT
Global retained sales charges of $3,733 and $12,704, respectively. Purchases of
Class A shares exceeding $1,000,000 may be subject to a contingent deferred
sales charge ("CDSC") upon redemption, in accordance with the Fund's current
prospectus. AIM Distributors and GT Global collected CDSCs for the year ended
October 31, 1998 of $0 and $1,704, respectively. AIM Distributors also makes
ongoing shareholder servicing and trail commission payments to dealers whose
clients hold Class A shares.

Class B shares are not subject to initial sales charges. When Class B shares are
sold, AIM Distributors, from its own resources, pays commissions to dealers
through which the sales are made. Certain redemptions of Class B shares made
within six years of purchase are subject to CDSCs, in accordance with the Fund's
current prospectus. For the year ended October 31, 1998, AIM Distributors and GT
Global collected CDSCs in the amount of $130,737 and $225,161, respectively. In
addition, AIM Distributors makes ongoing shareholder servicing and trail
commission payments to dealers whose clients hold Class B shares.

For the period ended May 29, 1998, pursuant to the then effective separate
distribution plans adopted under the 1940 Act Rule 12b-1 by the Trust's Board of
Trustees with respect to the Fund's Class A shares ("Class A Plan") and Class B
shares ("Class B Plan"), the Fund reimbursed GT Global for a portion of its
shareholder servicing and distribution expenses. Under the Class A Plan, the
Fund was permitted to pay GT Global a service fee at the annualized rate of up
to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Fund's Class A shares for GT
Global's expenditures incurred in servicing and maintaining shareholder
accounts, and was permitted to pay GT Global a distribution fee at the
annualized rate of up to 0.50% of the average daily net assets of the Fund's
Class A shares, less any amounts paid by the Fund as the aforementioned service
fee, for GT Global's expenditures incurred in providing services as distributor.
All expenses for which GT Global was reimbursed under the Class A Plan would
have been incurred within one year of such reimbursement.

For the period ended May 29, 1998, pursuant to the Class B Plan, the Fund was
permitted to pay GT Global a service fee at the annualized rate of up to 0.25%
of the average daily net assets of the Fund's Class B shares for GT Global's
expenditures incurred in servicing and maintaining shareholder accounts, and was
permitted to pay GT Global a distribution fee at the annualized rate of up to
0.75% of the average daily net assets of the Fund's Class B shares for GT
Global's expenditures incurred in providing services as distributor. Expenses
incurred under the Class B Plan in excess of 1.00% annually were permitted to be
carried forward for reimbursement in subsequent years as long as that Plan
continued in effect.

Effective as of the close of business May 29, 1998, pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under
the 1940 Act, the Trust's Board of Trustees adopted a Master Distribution Plan
applicable to the Fund's Class A shares ("Class A Plan") and Class B shares
("Class B Plan"), pursuant to which the Fund compensates AIM Distributors for
the purpose of financing any activity that is intended to result in the sale of
Class A or Class B shares of the Fund. Under the Class A Plan, the Fund
compensates AIM Distributors at the annualized rate of 0.50% of the average
daily net assets of the Fund's Class A shares. Under the Class B Plan, the Fund
compensates AIM Distributors at an annualized rate of 1.00% of the average daily
net assets of the Fund's Class B shares.

The Class A Plan and the Class B Plan (together, the "Plans") are designed to
compensate AIM Distributors for certain promotional and other sales-related
costs, and to implement a dealer incentive program that provides for periodic
payments to selected dealers who furnish continuing personal shareholder
services to their customers who purchase and own Class A and Class B shares of
the Fund. Payments also can be directed by AIM Distributors to Financial
Institutions who have entered into service agreements with respect to Class A
and Class B shares of the Fund and who provide continuing personal services to
their customers who own Class A and Class B shares of the Fund. The service fees
payable to selected Financial Institutions are calculated at the annual rate of
0.25% of the average daily net asset value of those Fund shares that are held in
such Institution's customers' accounts that were purchased on or after a
prescribed date set forth in the Plans.

The Manager and AIM Distributors voluntarily have undertaken to limit the Fund's
expenses (exclusive of brokerage commissions, taxes, interest, and extraordinary
expense) to the maximum annual rate of 2.00%, 2.50%, and 1.50% of the average
daily net assets of the Fund's Class A, Class B, and Advisor Class shares,
respectively. If necessary, this limitation will be effected by waivers by the
Manager of investment management and administration fees, waivers by AIM
Distributors of payments under the Class A Plan and/or Class B Plan and/or
reimbursements by the Manager or AIM Distributors of portions of the Fund's
other operating expenses.

Effective as of the close of business September 4, 1998, the Fund, pursuant to a
transfer agency and service agreement, has agreed to pay A I M Fund Services,
Inc. ("AFS") an annualized fee of $24.85 per shareholder accounts that are open
during any monthly period (this fee includes all out-of-pocket expenses), and an
annualized fee of $0.70 per shareholder account that is closed during any
monthly period. Both fees shall be billed by AFS monthly in arrears on a
prorated basis of 1/12 of the annualized fee for all such accounts.

For the period November 1, 1997 to September 4, 1998, GT Services, an affiliate
of the Manager and AIM Distributors, was the transfer agent of the Fund. For
performing shareholder servicing, reporting, and general transfer agent
services, GT Services received an annual maintenance fee of $17.50 per account,
a new account fee of $4.00 per account, a per transaction fee of $1.75 for all
transactions other than exchanges and a per exchange fee of $2.25. GT Services
also was reimbursed by the Fund for its out-of-pocket expenses for such items as
postage, forms, telephone charges, stationery and office supplies.

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The Manager is the pricing and accounting agent for the Fund and Portfolio. The
monthly fee for these services to the Manager is a percentage, not to exceed
0.03% annually, of a Fund's average daily net assets. The annual fee rate is
derived based on the aggregate net assets of the funds which comprise the
following investment companies: AIM Growth Series, AIM Investment Funds, AIM
Investment Portfolios, AIM Series Trust, G.T. Global Variable Investment Series
and G.T. Global Variable Investment Trust. The fee is calculated at the rate of
0.03% of the first $5 billion of assets and 0.02% to the assets in excess of $5
billion. An amount is allocated to and paid by each such fund based on its
relative average daily net assets.

The Trust pays each Trustee who is not an employee, officer or director of the
Manager, or any other affiliated company, $5,000 per year plus $300 for each
meeting of the board or any committee thereof attended by the Trustee.

3. PURCHASES AND SALES OF SECURITIES
For the year ended October 31, 1998, purchases and sales of investment
securities by the Portfolio, other than U.S. government obligations and
short-term investments, aggregated $171,815,753 and $229,084,684, respectively.
For the year ended October 31, 1998, purchases and sales of U.S. government

obligations aggregated $9,032,740 and $9,264,039, respectively.

4. CAPITAL SHARES
At October 31, 1998, there were 6,000,000,000 shares of the Trust's common stock
authorized, at $0.0001 par value. Of this amount, 400,000,000 were classified as
shares of the AIM Global Telecommunications Fund; 400,000,000 were classified as
shares of AIM Global Government Income Fund; 200,000,000 were classified as
shares of AIM Global Health Care Fund; 200,000,000 were classified as shares of
AIM Strategic Income Fund; 200,000,000 were classified as shares of AIM
Developing Markets Fund; 200,000,000 were classified as shares of GT Global
Currency Fund (inactive); 200,000,000 were classified as shares of AIM Global
Growth & Income Fund; 200,000,000 were classified as shares of GT Global Small
Companies Fund (inactive); 200,000,000 were classified as shares of AIM Latin
American Growth Fund; 200,000,000 were classified as shares of AIM Emerging
Markets Fund; 200,000,000 were classified as shares of AIM Emerging Markets Debt
Fund; 200,000,000 were classified as shares of AIM Global Financial Services
Fund; 200,000,000 were classified as shares of AIM Global Resources Fund;
200,000,000 were classified as shares of AIM Global Infrastructure Fund;
200,000,000 were classified as shares of AIM Global Consumer Products and
Services Fund. The shares of each of the foregoing series of the Trust's were
divided equally into two classes, designated Class A and Class B common stock.
With respect to the issuance of Advisor Class shares, 100,000,000 shares were
classified as shares of each of the fifteen series of the Trust's and designated
as Advisor Class common stock. 1,100,000,000 shares remain unclassified.
Transactions in capital shares of the Fund were as follows:

CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED YEAR ENDED
OCTOBER 31, 1998 OCTOBER 31, 1997
--------------------------- ---------------------------
CLASS A SHARES AMOUNT SHARES AMOUNT
- ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------ ------------- ------------ -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Shares sold...................................................... 11,040,421 $ 157,454,416 14,008,426 $ 250,536,207
Shares issued in connection with reinvestment of distributions... 107,234 1,988,098 97,424 1,671,792
------------ ------------- ------------ -------------
11,147,655 159,442,514 14,105,850 252,207,999
Shares repurchased............................................... (12,759,254) (183,076,072) (13,512,928) (239,425,288)
------------ ------------- ------------ -------------
Net increase (decrease).......................................... (1,611,599) $ (23,633,558) 592,922 $ 12,782,711
------------ ------------- ------------ -------------
------------ ------------- ------------ -------------

<CAPTION>
CLASS B
- -----------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Shares sold...................................................... 1,539,841 $ 23,469,862 5,227,207 $ 91,103,073
Shares issued in connection with reinvestment of distributions... 132,618 2,421,607 120,229 2,044,194
------------ ------------- ------------ -------------
1,672,459 25,891,469 5,347,436 93,147,267
Shares repurchased............................................... (3,237,031) (47,877,579) (4,425,914) (75,084,090)
------------ ------------- ------------ -------------
Net increase (decrease).......................................... (1,564,572) $ (21,986,110) 921,522 $ 18,063,177
------------ ------------- ------------ -------------
------------ ------------- ------------ -------------
<CAPTION>
ADVISOR CLASS
- -----------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Shares sold...................................................... 1,211,598 $ 19,441,802 1,573,656 $ 31,848,691
Shares issued in connection with reinvestment of distributions... 11,203 209,263 7,576 130,389
------------ ------------- ------------ -------------
1,222,801 19,651,065 1,581,232 31,979,080
Shares repurchased............................................... (1,479,078) (24,982,982) (1,180,622) (22,478,170)
------------ ------------- ------------ -------------
Net increase (decrease).......................................... (256,277) $ (5,331,917) 400,610 $ 9,500,910
------------ ------------- ------------ -------------
------------ ------------- ------------ -------------
</TABLE>

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5. EXPENSE REDUCTIONS

The Manager has directed certain portfolio trades to brokers who then paid a
portion of the Portfolio's expenses. For the year ended October 31, 1998, the
Portfolio's expenses were reduced by $45,111 under these arrangements.

6. PROXY RESULTS (UNAUDITED)
The Special Meeting of Shareholders of the G.T. Investment Funds, Inc., now
known as AIM Investment Funds (the "Trust"), was held on May 20, 1998 at the
Trust's offices, 50 California Street, 26th Floor, San Francisco, California.
The meeting was held for the following purposes:

(1) To elect Trustees as follows: C. Derek Anderson, Frank S. Bayley, William J.
Guilfoyle, Arthur C. Patterson, Ruth H. Quigley.

(2) To approve a new Investment Management and Administration Contract and
Sub-Advisory and Sub-Administration Contract with respect to each series of
the Trust (each, a "Fund," and collectively, the "Funds").

(3) To approve replacement Rule 12b-1 plans of distribution with respect to
Class A and B Shares of the Fund.

(4) To approve changes to the fundamental investment restrictions of the Fund.

(5) To approve an agreement and plan of conversion and termination for the
Trust.

(6) To approve the conversion of the portfolios in which certain Funds invest to
Delaware business trusts.

(7) To ratify the selection of Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P., now known as
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, as the Trust's independent public accountants.

The results of the proxy solicitation on the above matters were as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
VOTES WITHHELD/
TRUSTEE/MATTER VOTES FOR AGAINST ABSTENTIONS
------------------------------------------------------------ -------------- ------------ -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
(1) C. Derek Anderson........................................... 191,685,088 N/A 13,123,292
Frank S. Bayley............................................. 191,766,811 N/A 13,041,568
William J. Guilfoyle........................................ 191,828,959 N/A 12,979,420
Arthur C. Patterson......................................... 191,845,270 N/A 12,963,109
Ruth H. Quigley............................................. 191,869,887 N/A 12,938,492
(2)(a) Approval of investment management and administration
contract................................................... 2,628,774 84,005 1,096,053*
(2)(b) Approval of sub-advisory and sub-administration contract.... 2,609,716 93,910 1,105,207*
(3) Approval of replacement Rule 12b-1 plans of distribution
CLASS A SHARES.............................................. 1,848,382 49,482 141,232
CLASS B SHARES.............................................. 1,142,152 54,567 142,678
(4)(a) Modification of Fundamental Restriction on Portfolio
Diversification............................................ 2,588,203 110,874 1,109,756*
(4)(b) Modification of Fundamental Restriction on Issuing Senior
Securities and Borrowing Money............................. 2,558,203 110,874 1,109,756*
(4)(c) Modification of Fundamental Restriction on Making Loans..... 2,588,203 110,874 1,109,756*
(4)(d) Modification of Fundamental Restriction on Underwriting
Securities................................................. 2,588,170 110,907 1,109,756*
(4)(e) Modification of Fundamental Restriction on Real Estate
Investment................................................. 2,587,733 111,344 1,109,756*
(4)(f) Modification of Fundamental Restriction on Investing in
Commodities................................................ 2,588,203 110,874 1,109,756*
(4)(g) Elimination of Fundamental Restriction on Margin
Transactions............................................... 2,588,170 110,907 1,109,756*
(4)(h) Elimination of Fundamental Restriction on Pledging Assets... 2,588,170 110,907 1,109,756*
(4)(i) Elimination of Fundamental Restriction on Investments in
Oil, Gas and Mineral Leases and Programs................... 2,588,203 110,874 1,109,756*
(5) Approval of an agreement and plan of conversion and
termination with respect to the Trust...................... 190,027,469 6,362,084 94,055,040*
(6) Approval of the conversion of the portfolios in which
certain Funds invest....................................... 2,615,848 80,623 1,112,362*
(7) Ratification of the selection of Coopers and Lybrand L.L.P.,
now known as PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, as the Trust's
independent public accountants............................. 191,358,779 2,114,168 11,333,063
</TABLE>

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* Includes Broker Non-Votes

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FEDERAL TAX INFORMATION (UNAUDITED):

Pursuant to Section 852 of the Internal Revenue Code, the Fund designates
$3,761,914 as capital gain dividends for the fiscal year ended October 31, 1998.

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

C. Derek Anderson
President, Plantagenet Capital
Management, LLC (an investment
partnership); Chief Executive Officer,
Plantagenet Holdings, Ltd.
(an investment banking firm)

Frank S. Bayley
Partner, law firm of
Baker & McKenzie

Robert H. Graham
President and Chief Executive Officer,
A I M Management Group Inc.

Arthur C. Patterson
Managing Partner, Accel Partners
(a venture capital firm)

Ruth H. Quigley
Private Investor

OFFICERS

Robert H. Graham
Chairman and President

Helge K. Lee
Vice President & Secretary

Dana R. Sutton
Vice President & Assistant Treasurer

Kenneth W. Chancey
Vice President & Principal
Accounting Officer

John J. Arthur
Vice President

Melville B. Cox
Vice President

Gary T. Crum
Vice President

Carol F. Relihan
Vice President

David P. Hess
Assistant Secretary

Nancy L. Martin
Assistant Secretary

Ofelia M. Mayo
Assistant Secretary

Kathleen J. Pflueger
Assistant Secretary

Samuel D. Sirko
Assistant Secretary

Pamela Ruddock
Assistant Treasurer

Paul Wozniak
Assistant Treasurer

OFFICE OF THE FUND

11 Greenway Plaza
Suite 100
Houston, TX 77046

INVESTMENT MANAGER

A I M Advisors, Inc.
11 Greenway Plaza
Suite 100
Houston, TX 77046

TRANSFER AGENT

A I M Fund Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 4739
Houston, TX 77210-4739

CUSTODIAN

State Street Bank and Trust Company
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110

COUNSEL TO THE FUND

Kirkpatrick & Lockhart, LLP
1800 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20036-1800

COUNSEL TO THE TRUSTEES

Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP
Twenty Third Floor
555 South Flower Street
Los Angeles, CA 90071

DISTRIBUTOR

A I M Distributors, Inc.
11 Greenway Plaza
Suite 100
Houston, TX 77046

AUDITORS

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
One Post Office Square
Boston, MA 02109

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HOW AIM MAKES INVESTING
EASY FOR YOU

- - LOW INITIAL INVESTMENT. You can get your investment program started
for as little as $500. Subsequent investments can be made for only $50.

- - AUTOMATIC REINVESTMENT OF DIVIDENDS AND/OR CAPITAL GAINS.
Distributions may be received in cash or reinvested in the Fund free of
charge. Over time, the power of compounding can significantly increase the
value of your assets.

- - AUTOMATIC INVESTMENT PLAN. You may build your investment by regularly
purchasing additional shares. Pre-authorized checks for $50 or more can be
drafted monthly from your personal checking account.

- - EASY ACCESS TO YOUR MONEY. Your shares may be redeemed at net asset
value any day the New York Stock Exchange is open. The price of shares sold
may be more or less than their original cost, depending on market conditions.

- - SYSTEMATIC WITHDRAWAL PLAN. You may elect to receive checks of at
least $50 monthly or quarterly through a systematic withdrawal plan.

- - EXCHANGE PRIVILEGE. As your goals change, you may exchange all or
part of your assets for those of other funds within the same share class of
The AIM Family of Funds-Registered Trademark-. The exchange privilege may be
modified or discontinued for any of the AIM funds. Certain restrictions apply.

- - RETIREMENT PLANS. You may purchase shares of an AIM fund for your
Individual Retirement Account (IRA), Roth IRA, or any other type of
retirement plan, and earn tax-deferred dollars for your retirement.

- - TOLL-FREE ACCESS. Current shareholders can call our AIM Investor Line
at 800-246-5463 for 24-hour-a-day account information. Or, of course, you may
contact your financial consultant for assistance.

- - WWW.AIMFUNDS.COM. As a current shareholder, you can check account
balances 24 hours a day over the Internet. State-of-the-art encryption lets
you send us questions that include confidential information without the fear
of eavesdropping, tampering, or forgery.

CURRENT SHAREHOLDERS
CAN CALL OUR
AIM INVESTOR LINE AT
800-246-5463
FOR 24-HOUR-A-DAY
ACCOUNT INFORMATION.

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THE AIM FAMILY OF FUNDS-REGISTERED TRADEMARK-

A I M MANAGEMENT GROUP INC. HAS PROVIDED LEADERSHIP IN THE MUTUAL FUND
INDUSTRY SINCE 1976 AND MANAGED APPROXIMATELY $91 BILLION IN ASSETS FOR MORE
THAN 5.5 MILLION SHAREHOLDERS, INCLUDING INDIVIDUAL INVESTORS, CORPORATE
CLIENTS, AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 1998.

THE AIM FAMILY OF FUNDS-REGISTERED TRADEMARK- IS DISTRIBUTED NATIONWIDE, AND
AIM TODAY IS THE 11TH-LARGEST MUTUAL FUND COMPLEX IN THE U.S. IN ASSETS UNDER
MANAGEMENT, ACCORDING TO STRATEGIC INSIGHT, AN INDEPENDENT MUTUAL FUND
MONITOR.

GROWTH FUNDS

AIM Aggressive Growth Fund(1)
AIM Blue Chip Fund
AIM Capital Development Fund
AIM Constellation Fund
AIM Mid Cap Equity Fund(2),(A)
AIM Select Growth Fund(3)
AIM Small Cap Growth Fund(2),(B)
AIM Small Cap Opportunities Fund
AIM Value Fund
AIM Weingarten Fund

GROWTH & INCOME FUNDS

AIM Advisor Flex Fund
AIM Advisor Large Cap Value Fund
AIM Advisor MultiFlex Fund
AIM Advisor Real Estate Fund
AIM Balanced Fund
AIM Basic Value Fund(2),(C)
AIM Charter Fund

INCOME FUNDS

AIM Floating Rate Fund(2)
AIM High Yield Fund
AIM High Yield Fund II
AIM Income Fund
AIM Intermediate Government Fund
AIM Limited Maturity Treasury Fund

TAX-FREE INCOME FUNDS

AIM High Income Municipal Fund
AIM Municipal Bond Fund
AIM Tax-Exempt Bond Fund of Connecticut
AIM Tax-Free Intermediate Fund

MONEY MARKET FUNDS

AIM Dollar Fund(2)
AIM Money Market Fund
AIM Tax-Exempt Cash Fund

INTERNATIONAL GROWTH FUNDS

AIM Advisor International Value Fund
AIM Asian Growth Fund
AIM Developing Markets Fund(2)
AIM Emerging Markets Fund(2)
AIM Europe Growth Fund(2)
AIM European Development Fund
AIM International Equity Fund
AIM International Growth Fund(2)
AIM Japan Growth Fund(2)
AIM Latin American Growth Fund(2)
AIM New Pacific Growth Fund(2)

GLOBAL GROWTH FUNDS

AIM Global Aggressive Growth Fund
AIM Global Growth Fund
AIM Worldwide Growth Fund(2)

GLOBAL GROWTH & INCOME FUNDS

AIM Global Growth & Income Fund(2)
AIM Global Utilities Fund

GLOBAL INCOME FUNDS

AIM Emerging Markets Debt Fund(2),(D)
AIM Global Government Income Fund(2)
AIM Global Income Fund
AIM Strategic Income Fund(2)

THEME FUNDS

AIM Global Consumer Products and Services Fund(2)
AIM Global Financial Services Fund(2)
AIM Global Health Care Fund(2)
AIM Global Infrastructure Fund(2)
AIM Global Resources Fund(2)
AIM Global Telecommunications Fund(2)
AIM Global Trends Fund(2),(E)

(1) AIM Aggressive Growth Fund reopened to new investors November 16, 1998.
(2) Effective May 29, 1998, A I M Advisors, Inc. became advisor to the former
GT Global Funds. (3) On May 1, 1998, AIM Growth Fund was renamed AIM Select
Growth Fund. (A) On September 8, 1998, AIM Mid Cap Growth Fund was renamed
AIM Mid Cap Equity Fund. (B) On September 8, 1998, AIM Small Cap Equity Fund
was renamed AIM Small Cap Growth Fund. (C) On September 8, 1998, AIM America
Value Fund was renamed AIM Basic Value Fund. (D) On September 8, 1998, AIM
Global High Income Fund was renamed AIM Emerging Markets Debt Fund. (E) On
September 8, 1998, AIM New Dimension Fund was renamed AIM Global Trends Fund.
For more complete information about any AIM Fund(s), including sales charges
and expenses, ask your financial consultant or securities dealer for a free
prospectus(es). Please read the prospectus(es) carefully before you invest or
send money.

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