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AIM GLOBAL AGGRESSIVE GROWTH FUND
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LAND BY JENIFER WATES IN THIS AGE OF WORLDWIDE
EXCHANGE, AN OCEAN'S DISTANCE BETWEEN CONTINENTS
IS NO LONGER THE BARRIER TO TRADE THAT IT ONCE
WAS. TODAY, THE EARTH'S MANY LANDS ARE LINKED THROUGH
A GLOBAL ECONOMY THAT IS SHAPING THE FUTURE OF THE WORLD'S
PEOPLE. THE PAINTING ON THE COVER OF THIS REPORT,
RENDERED IN VIBRANT COLORS AND BOLD BRUSHSTROKES, PAYS TRIBUTE TO
OUR WORLD AND ITS RICHES.
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AIM Global Aggressive Growth Fund is for shareholders who seek long-term growth
of capital. The Fund invests in a portfolio of global equity securities of
small-capitalization companies with above-average earnings momentum.
ABOUT FUND PERFORMANCE AND PORTFOLIO DATA THROUGHOUT THIS REPORT:
o AIM Global Aggressive Growth Fund's 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.
o When sales charges are included in performance figures, Class A share
performance reflects the maximum 4.75% sales charge, and Class B and Class
C 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 CDSC on Class C shares is 1% for the first year after
purchase. The performance of the Fund's Class B and Class C shares will
differ from that of Class A shares due to differences in sales charge
structure and expenses.
o 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.
o 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 values 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.
ABOUT INDEXES AND OTHER PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS CITED IN THIS REPORT:
o The MSCI World Index is a group of unmanaged global securities tracked by
Morgan Stanley Capital International.
o The Russell 2000 Stock Index is an unmanaged index generally considered
representative of small-capitalization stocks.
o The EAFE--REGISTERED TRADEMARK-- (Europe, Australasia, and the Far East)
Index is a group of unmanaged foreign securities tracked by Morgan Stanley
Capital International.
o Standard & Poor's Composite Index of 500 Stocks (S&P 500) is a group of
unmanaged securities widely regarded by investors to be representative of
the stock market in general.
o 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.
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Annual Report / Chairman's Letter
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THE FISCAL YEAR
CLOSED WITH INTERNATIONAL
EQUITIES RALLYING AND
BONDS LOSING SOME OF
THEIR MOMENTUM.
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Dear Fellow Shareholder:
Throughout the fiscal year covered by this report, markets
[PHOTO OF worldwide vacillated between optimism that the woes in Asia
Charles T. would be contained and worry that they would become a major
Bauer, economic drag on the U.S. and the rest of the world. As a
Chairman of result, markets worldwide were especially volatile.
the Board of We understand how unnerving this year's level of
THE FUND volatility can be. Many of you undoubtedly were tempted
APPEARS HERE] simply to exit the markets completely. Our reaction, of
course, is that you should not. The abrupt reversals of
sentiment during this fiscal year reinforce our conviction
that markets are unpredictable in the short term. Since even
the best money managers cannot know when to enter and exit a
market, we think the wisest strategy is to stay fully
invested despite volatility and short-term disappointment.
MARKET RECAP
Even in a year as unsettling as this one, August was particularly difficult. A
variety of events converged to produce harsh market conditions around the globe:
the seemingly intractable downturn in Japan, Russia's default on much of its
foreign debt, and fear that Latin America could be engulfed by the world's
difficulties. Even European stocks, which had been world market leaders, were
shaken. In a global display of lost confidence, investors flocked to securities
perceived as safe and liquid. Even blue-chip stocks went out of favor.
Fortunately, the U.S. Federal Reserve Board (the Fed) intervened. For most
of the fiscal year, the Fed had focused on the potential for inflation in the
U.S. economy. Shortly before the fiscal year ended, it shifted direction,
lowering interest rates twice to pump liquidity and confidence into the markets
and demonstrate that it would intervene to forestall a recession. Numerous
interest rate cuts in other countries followed. (After the fiscal year closed,
as this report was being written, the Fed lowered rates a third time.)
Investors responded favorably. The fiscal year closed with international
equities rallying and bonds losing some of their momentum. In just the two weeks
between the Fed's second interest rate move on October 15 and the October 31
close of the fiscal year, the EAFE Index gained 5.04% and the MSCI World Index
rose 4.93%. The U.S. participated strongly in the rally, with the S&P 500 up
4.93% during the same two-week period.
However difficult this fiscal year has been, the fundamental principles of
investing remain unchanged:
o broad portfolio diversification;
o realistic expectations, recognizing that the potential for downturns is
always present; and
o as always, long-term thinking.
Your financial consultant is your best resource for helping you construct a
diversified portfolio and weather turbulent markets.
YOUR FUND MANAGERS' COMMENTS
We are pleased to send you this report on your Fund's fiscal year. On the pages
that follow, your Fund's management team offers more detailed discussion of how
markets behaved, how they managed the portfolio, and what they foresee for your
Fund and the markets where it invests. We hope you find their discussion
informative. 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, ---------------------------
THE FISCAL YEAR
CLOSED WITH INTERNATIONAL
EQUITIES RALLYING AND
/s/ CHARLES T. BAUER BONDS LOSING SOME OF
Charles T. Bauer THEIR MOMENTUM.
Chairman ---------------------------
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. . . SMALL-CAP STOCKS REPRESENTED
ONE OF THE BEST BARGAINS IN THE
EQUITY MARKET AS THEIR PRICES
RELATIVE TO LARGE-CAP STOCKS WERE
AT THEIR LOWEST LEVELS IN DECADES.
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FUND CONTENDS WITH GLOBAL VOLATILITY,
BEAR MARKET IN SMALL-CAP STOCKS
GLOBAL MARKETS WERE VOLATILE AND SMALL-CAP STOCKS WERE IN A BEAR MARKET IN THE
U.S. FOR MUCH OF THE REPORTING PERIOD. HOW DID AIM GLOBAL AGGRESSIVE GROWTH FUND
PERFORM?
Global volatility and a sharp selloff in U.S. small-cap stocks from mid-April
through early October 1998 took their toll on the Fund's performance. For the
fiscal year ended October 31, 1998, total return was -8.16% for Class A shares
and -8.71% for both Class B and Class C shares. By comparison, total return was
15.26% for the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) World Index.
The Fund rebounded strongly during the final weeks of the fiscal year. Class
A shares posted gains of 21.05% while Class B and C shares both recorded a total
return of 20.97% from the market low on October 8 through the end of the
reporting period. That soundly beat the 13.51% total return of the MSCI World
Index for the same period.
HOW DID THE GLOBAL MARKETS PERFORM DURING THE REPORTING PERIOD?
The bull market in the United States and Europe roared in the first part of the
fiscal year, then screeched to an abrupt halt in the summer. Major indexes
reached all-time highs in July, then went into a tailspin until early October.
A number of events contributed to the sharp downturn. Currency devaluations
occurred in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and Korea. A lingering recession
gripped Japan. Crippled by overwhelming debt, Russia suspended repayment of much
of its foreign debt and suffered deep currency devaluations in the ruble. Fears
of a global credit crunch then spread to Latin America, as investors worried
that Brazil could not sustain its exchange rate in light of the country's
increasing debt. In the U.S., political controversy had a negative impact on
stock market performance.
By the end of the fiscal year, many stock markets had rebounded, reassured
by falling interest rates and improvements in global economies. In a move with
worldwide ramifications, the U.S. Federal Reserve Board (the Fed) lowered the
short-term target federal funds rate from 5.50% to 5.00% in two steps, on
September 29 and again on October 15.
In late October, the Group of Seven nations--the U.S., the United Kingdom,
Germany, France, Italy, Japan, and Canada--agreed on a plan to allow the
International Monetary Fund to provide loans to financially troubled countries
before foreign investors pull out.
HOW DID SMALL-CAP STOCKS FARE IN THIS ENVIRONMENT?
Globally, it was a difficult period for small-cap stocks. In the unsettled
market environment, investors favored more liquid assets, such as large-cap
stocks and U.S. Treasury bonds. In the U.S., for example, small-cap stocks were
in the grip of a severe bear market, generally defined as a drop in value of at
least 20%, for much of the reporting period. After hitting a record high on
April 21, the Russell 2000 Index, which measures the performance of U.S.
small-cap stocks, lost 36.49% of its value, sinking to its lowest level in more
than two years on October 8.
During the last three weeks of the reporting period, however, small-cap
stocks rallied strongly, benefiting from the Fed's interest rate cuts. Investors
also found small-cap stocks attractive because earnings growth projections for
smaller companies remained in the double-digit range while the corresponding
figures for larger companies were gravitating toward the single-digit level.
Finally, small-cap stocks represented one of the best bargains in the equity
market as their prices relative to large-cap stocks were at their lowest levels
in decades.
In Europe, small-cap stocks also underperformed larger issues. We remain
optimistic about small companies in Europe because their earnings growth
projections are generally greater than those for larger companies.
GEOGRAPHICALLY, HOW WAS THE FUND INVESTED?
The Fund's country allocations reflected the general strength of the U.S. and
European economies. At the end of the reporting period, the Fund held 31% of its
total net assets in the U.S. and 34% in various European nations. The Fund had
about 13% exposure to emerging markets, but no exposure to the troubled Russian
market. Since our last report six months ago, we have increased our holdings in
the U.S. and Europe while reducing them in Asia and Latin America.
WHY WAS THE FUND SO HEAVILY INVESTED IN EUROPE?
We found European stocks attractive for several reasons. For one, European
equities are trading at much lower valuations
See important Fund and index disclosures inside front cover.
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PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION
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TOP 10 COUNTRIES TOP 10 EQUITY HOLDINGS TOP 10 INDUSTRIES
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1. United States 30.58% 1. CDW Computer Centers, Inc. 1. Computer (Software & Services)7.09%
(United States) 1.03%
2. United Kingdom 8.79 2. YPF Sociedad Anonima-ADR 2. Services
(Argentina) 0.98 (Commercial & Consumer) 7.03
3. Netherlands 4.33 3. Telecel-Comunicacaoes Pessoais, S.A. 3. Telecommunications
(Portugal) 0.93 (Cellular & Wireless) 3.51
4. Canada 4.20 4. Magyar Tavkozlesi ADR (Hungary) 0.88 4. Retail (Food Chains) 3.33
5. Germany 3.98 5. Tele Pizza, S.A. (Spain) 0.86 5. Electronics (Semiconductors) 2.92
6. Mexico 3.30 6. Hutchison Whampoa, Ltd. 6. Services (Computer Systems) 2.92
(Hong Kong) 0.85
7. Portugal 2.72 7. Corp. Financiera Reunida, S.A. 7. Telephone 2.56
(Spain) 0.81
8. France 2.70 8. Stagecoach Holdings PLC 8. Restaurants 2.23
(United Kingdom) 0.81
9. Brazil 2.53 9. Cable & Wireless Communications 9. Banks (Major Regional) 2.10
PLC (United Kingdom) 0.79
10. Japan 2.45 10. Ordina Beheer N.V. 10. Manufacturing (Specialized) 1.94
(Netherlands) 0.77
Please keep in mind the Fund's portfolio is subject to change and there is no assurance the Fund will
continue to hold any particular security.
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compared to U.S. stocks. In addition, we positioned the Fund to benefit from
structural changes as the European Economic and Monetary Union (EMU) takes shape
over the next two years. Huge opportunities exist as governments turn over
state-run companies to private hands. The coming union also is prompting
European companies to develop more competitive practices, and the results are
starting to be seen on the bottom line.
We believe stable interest rates and subdued inflation will continue to
attract global investors. At the same time, stock markets in Europe are
broadening to include small-cap issues, giving investors an unprecedented range
of choices.
WHAT MADE THE U.S. MARKET ATTRACTIVE?
In the U.S., the economic climate was favorable. The economy grew at a healthy
pace, and inflation and interest rates were low. Nearly full employment, rising
wages, and falling mortgage rates gave consumers more disposable income. And the
federal government enjoyed its first budget surplus in decades.
Unlike large multinational firms, smaller companies tended to transact most
of their business in the U.S. Consequently, their profits were less affected by
the economic downturns that affected other parts of the world.
WHAT WERE THE FUND'S SECTOR WEIGHTINGS?
At the close of the fiscal year, technology stocks comprised about 24% of the
portfolio while consumer cyclicals made up about 23%. We have moderately
increased our exposure to both of these sectors since our last report six months
ago.
Technology firms are benefiting from the need to reprogram older computers
to recognize the year 2000 and are expected to profit from the conversion of
European currencies to the euro beginning in 1999. Consumer-cyclical companies,
including many retailers, got a boost from rising consumer spending and falling
wholesale prices.
WHAT STOCKS DID YOU LIKE?
Among the Fund's top holdings were CDW Computer Centers, Inc., a U.S. marketer
of microcomputer products;
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IN EUROPE AND THE U.S.,
THE LOW-INFLATION, LOW-INTEREST-RATE
ENVIRONMENT IS FAVORABLE FOR
SMALL-CAP STOCKS.
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See important Fund and index disclosures inside front cover.
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YPF Sociedad Anonima ADR, an Argentine integrated oil and gas company; and
Telecel-Comunicacaoes, a Portuguese telecommunications company.
Other top-performing stocks in the portfolio included Tele Pizza S.A., a
Spanish pizza chain; Stagecoach Holdings PLC, a British provider of public
transportation services in the United Kingdom and other countries; and Tieto
Corp., a Finnish manufacturer and seller of computer software.
WHAT IS YOUR OUTLOOK?
In Europe and the U.S., the low-inflation, low-interest rate environment is
favorable for small-cap stocks. Moreover, smaller companies continue to enjoy
robust earnings, and their stocks are attractively priced relative to larger
companies. Additionally, the Fed rate cuts in the U.S. bode well for small-cap
stocks. While past performance cannot guarantee comparable future results, in
recent years, after the Fed has embarked on a series of interest rate cuts,
small-cap stocks have been among the top-performing equity classes.
With regard to Asia, Latin America, and other developing markets, the
outlook is more tenuous. We will continue to monitor investment opportunities in
quality Asian and Latin American companies, taking into consideration any
changes in economic and political policies that could affect long-term
profitability.
WELCOME THE EURO
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 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. Until then, Spanish shoppers
will still use pesetas and the French will still use francs, but these will be
thought of simply as denominations of the euro the same way that a quarter is a
denomination of a dollar.
A NEW BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
The euro is expected to bring greater unity to the European business world:
Price comparison of goods, services, and labor across Europe should be much
easier.
Because of this price transparency, European companies should 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 should 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.
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Map of Europe
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The Netherlands
Finland
Ireland
Belgium
Germany
Luxembourg
Austria
France
Portugal
Spain
Italy
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See important Fund and index disclosures inside front cover.
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ANNUAL REPORT / PERFORMANCE HISTORY
YOUR FUND'S LONG-TERM PERFORMANCE
RESULTS OF A $10,000 INVESTMENT
AIM GLOBAL AGGRESSIVE GROWTH FUND VS. BENCHMARK INDEX
9/15/94-10/31/98
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in thousands
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AIM Global Aggressive AIM Global Aggressive
Growth Fund, Growth Fund,
Class B Shares Class A Shares MSCI World Index
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(in thousands)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
9/15/94 $9,524 $10,000 $10,000
10/94 9,733 10,210 10,018
2/95 9,590 10,050 9,677
6/95 11,410 11,940 10,592
10/95 12,467 13,020 11,023
2/96 13,505 14,080 12,033
6/96 15,063 15,676 12,604
10/96 15,063 15,636 12,878
2/97 15,598 16,168 13,708
6/97 17,214 17,814 15,478
10/97 16,516 17,061 15,100
2/98 17,386 17,924 17,080
6/98 18,093 18,617 18,181
10/98 15,168 15,576 17,468
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AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS
As of 10/31/98, including sales charges
CLASS A SHARES
Inception (9/15/94) 10.62%
1 Year -12.51*
CLASS B SHARES
Inception (9/15/94) 10.99%
1 Year -13.27**
CLASS C SHARES
Inception (8/4/97) -12.78
1 Year -9.62**
*-8.16% excluding sales charges
**-8.71% excluding sales charges
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Source: Towers Data Systems HYPO--REGISTERED TRADEMARK--.
Your Fund's total return includes sales charges, expenses, and management
fees. For Fund performance calculations and descriptions of indexes cited on
this page, please refer to the inside front cover. The performance of Class C
shares will differ from that of Class A and Class B shares due to differing fees
and expenses.
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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Past performance cannot guarantee comparable future results.
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ABOUT THIS CHART
This chart compares your Fund to a benchmark index. It is intended to give you a
general idea of how your Fund performed compared to the stock market over the
period 9/15/94-10/31/98. (Performance figures for the MSCI World Index are for
the period from 8/30/94 to 10/31/98.) It is important to understand the
difference between your Fund and an index. Your Fund's total return is shown
with a sales charge and includes Fund expenses and management fees. An index
measures the performance of a hypothetical portfolio, in this case the Morgan
Stanley Capital International (MSCI) World Index. Please keep in mind, the MSCI
World Index tracks the performance of global large-cap stocks, not global
small-cap stocks in which your Fund invests. There is no true MSCI benchmark
that measures global small-cap stock performance. Market indexes such as the
MSCI World Index are 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.
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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
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 of 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 others 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 the S&P 500's assets. For the past few years, the total return of
the S&P 500 has been unusually 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 Computer dominate it.
The NASDAQ is not a good measure of small- and mid-cap stock performance. It
basically tells you how large-cap technology stocks are doing. It is not a
suitable index for most mutual funds.
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versa. The chart at the right shows calendar-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
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S&P 500 Index Europe-Australasia-Far Russell 2000 Stock Index
with Monthly Dividends East Index with Dividends*
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
12/88 16.55% 25.02% 28.59%
12/89 31.64 16.26 10.8
12/90 (3.09) 19.48 23.2
12/91 30.41 46.04 12.5
12/92 7.61 18.41 11.85
12/93 10.06 18.88 32.94
12/94 1.32 -1.82 8.06
12/95 37.54 28.45 11.55
12/96 22.95 16.49 6.36
12/97 33.35 22.36 2.06
Past performance is no guarantee of future investment results.
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*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 index with the market value of
companies represented in this index ranging from $171.7 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.
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DOMESTIC COMMON STOCKS-30.21%
AIRLINES-0.15%
ASA Holdings, Inc. 78,900 $ 2,830,538
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BANKS (REGIONAL)-0.38%
Bank United Corp.-Class A 150,000 5,976,563
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
First Washington Bancorp, Inc. 55,000 1,210,000
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
7,186,563
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
BIOTECHNOLOGY-0.50%
Curative Health Services, Inc.(a) 150,000 4,087,500
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.(a) 235,600 5,374,625
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
9,462,125
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
BROADCASTING (TELEVISION, RADIO & CABLE)-0.56%
Heftel Broadcasting Corp.(a) 260,000 10,692,500
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT-0.78%
Brightpoint, Inc.(a) 437,500 5,359,375
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Comverse Technology, Inc.(a) 100,000 4,600,000
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Dycom Industries, Inc.(a) 136,600 4,789,538
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
14,748,913
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
COMPUTERS (HARDWARE)-0.98%
Dell Computer Corp.(a) 200,000 13,125,000
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
IDX Systems Corp.(a) 127,200 5,390,100
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
18,515,100
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
COMPUTERS (NETWORKING)-0.22%
International Network Services(a) 99,400 4,224,500
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
COMPUTERS (PERIPHERALS)-0.58%
Jabil Circuit, Inc.(a) 87,000 4,029,188
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
MICROS Systems, Inc.(a) 70,000 1,544,375
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Network Appliance, Inc.(a) 100,000 5,475,000
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
11,048,563
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
COMPUTERS (SOFTWARE &
SERVICES)-3.40%
Business Objects S.A.-ADR(a) 100,000 1,681,250
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Citrix Systems, Inc.(a) 150,000 10,631,250
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Computer Management Sciences,
Inc.(a) 282,000 5,217,000
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Concord Communications, Inc.(a) 50,000 1,856,250
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Concord EFS, Inc.(a) 299,605 8,538,742
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Electronic Arts, Inc.(a) 77,200 3,174,850
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Engineering Animation, Inc.(a) 182,700 8,004,544
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
HBO & Co. 84,800 2,226,000
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Secure Computing Corp.(a) 250,000 3,031,250
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Sterling Commerce, Inc.(a) 104,200 3,673,050
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COMPUTERS (SOFTWARE & SERVICES)-(CONTINUED)
USWeb Corp.(a) 100,000 $ 1,437,500
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Veritas Software Corp.(a) 168,750 8,458,594
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Whittman-Hart, Inc.(a) 43,200 858,600
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Wind River Systems(a) 129,350 5,667,146
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
64,456,026
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
CONSUMER (JEWELRY, NOVELTIES & GIFTS)-0.48%
Action Performance Companies,
Inc.(a) 100,000 2,987,500
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Blyth Industries, Inc.(a) 222,800 6,154,850
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
9,142,350
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
CONSUMER FINANCE-0.18%
SLM Holding Corp. 87,500 3,505,469
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
DISTRIBUTORS (FOOD &
HEALTH)-0.25%
Patterson Dental Co.(a) 115,350 4,758,188
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT-1.14%
Oak Industries, Inc.(a) 101,300 2,741,430
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Sanmina Corp.(a) 222,000 9,102,000
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Solectron Corp.(a) 51,000 2,919,750
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Uniphase Corp.(a) 100,000 4,950,000
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Watsco, Inc. 112,500 1,905,469
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
21,618,649
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
ELECTRONICS
(SEMICONDUCTORS)-2.54%
Altera Corp.(a) 75,000 3,121,874
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Dallas Semiconductor Corp. 115,000 4,255,000
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Linear Technology Corp. 82,500 4,919,063
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Micrel, Inc.(a) 74,900 2,462,338
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Microchip Technology, Inc.(a) 200,000 5,412,500
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
PMC-Sierra, Inc.(a) 100,000 4,487,500
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Semtech Corp.(a) 100,000 2,381,250
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Sipex Corp.(a) 328,200 9,107,550
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Vitesse Semiconductor Corp.(a) 375,000 12,093,750
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
48,240,825
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
FOODS-0.10%
American Italian Pasta Co.-Class
A(a) 78,300 1,800,900
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
HEALTH CARE (DRUGS-GENERIC & OTHER)-0.56%
Dura Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) 250,000 3,015,624
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Medicis Pharmaceutical
Corp.-Class A(a) 150,000 7,518,750
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
10,534,374
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HEALTH CARE (HOSPITAL MANAGEMENT)-0.89%
Health Management Associates,
Inc.-Class A(a) 451,050 $ 8,034,327
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
New American Healthcare Corp.(a) 150,000 1,593,750
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Province Healthcare Co.(a) 101,800 2,659,525
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Universal Health Services,
Inc.-Class B(a) 89,800 4,607,863
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
16,895,465
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
HEALTH CARE (LONG TERM
CARE)-0.24%
HEALTHSOUTH Corp.(a) 150,000 1,818,750
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Sunrise Assisted Living, Inc.(a) 63,200 2,721,550
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
4,540,300
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
HEALTH CARE (MANAGED CARE)-0.21%
Express Scripts, Inc.-Class A(a) 40,000 3,907,500
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
HEALTH CARE (MEDICAL PRODUCTS &
SUPPLIES)-1.43%
Henry Schein, Inc.(a) 200,000 7,737,500
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
ResMed, Inc.(a) 40,000 2,040,000
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Sybron International Corp.(a) 500,000 12,375,000
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
VISX, Inc.(a) 100,000 5,012,500
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
27,165,000
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
HEALTH CARE (SPECIALIZED
SERVICES)-1.44%
NCS HealthCare, Inc.-Class A(a) 110,000 1,938,750
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Omnicare, Inc. 173,300 5,989,681
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Orthodontic Centers of America,
Inc.(a) 123,000 2,329,313
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Quintiles Transnational Corp.(a) 140,000 6,335,000
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Superior Consultant Holdings
Corp.(a) 160,900 5,953,300
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Total Renal Care Holdings,
Inc.(a) 77,666 1,902,816
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Veterinary Centers of America,
Inc.(a) 164,800 2,925,200
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
27,374,060
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
HOUSEWARES-0.49%
Helen of Troy Ltd.(a) 625,000 9,296,875
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
INSURANCE
(PROPERTY-CASUALTY)-0.05%
CMAC Investment Corp. 24,400 1,021,750
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
MANUFACTURING (SPECIALIZED)-0.32%
US Filter Corp.(a) 120,150 2,545,678
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Zebra Technologies Corp.(a) 109,500 3,586,125
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
6,131,803
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
OFFICE EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES-0.52%
Daisytek International Corp.(a) 400,000 6,025,000
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Herman Miller, Inc. 175,000 3,860,938
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
9,885,938
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
OIL & GAS (DRILLING & EQUIPMENT)-0.31%
Cooper Cameron Corp.(a) 100,000 3,475,000
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
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OIL & GAS (DRILLING & EQUIPMENT)-(CONTINUED)
Global Industries Ltd.(a) 250,000 $ 2,406,250
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
5,881,250
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
PERSONAL CARE-0.30%
Rexall Sundown, Inc.(a) 321,000 5,757,938
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
PUBLISHING-0.12%
IDG Books Worldwide, Inc.(a) 150,000 2,325,000
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
RESTAURANTS-0.63%
CEC Entertainment Inc.(a) 146,600 4,141,450
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Papa John's International,
Inc.(a) 150,000 5,695,313
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Starbucks Corp.(a) 50,000 2,168,750
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
12,005,513
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
RETAIL (COMPUTERS & ELECTRONICS)-1.38%
CDW Computer Centers, Inc.(a) 260,800 19,543,700
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Tech Data Corp.(a) 166,600 6,559,875
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
26,103,575
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
RETAIL (HOME SHOPPING)-0.11%
DM Management Company(a) 200,000 2,175,000
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
RETAIL (SPECIALTY)-1.75%
Inacom Corp.(a) 166,600 3,227,875
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Michaels Stores, Inc.(a) 100,000 2,000,000
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
O'Reilly Automotive, Inc.(a) 200,000 7,825,000
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Renters Choice, Inc.(a) 250,000 6,203,125
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Staples, Inc.(a) 280,000 9,135,000
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Williams-Sonoma, Inc.(a) 150,000 4,087,500
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Zale Corp.(a) 34,000 805,375
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
33,283,875
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
RETAIL (SPECIALTY-APPAREL)-1.26%
AnnTaylor Stores Corp.(a) 128,900 3,738,100
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Gap, Inc. 87,600 5,266,950
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Men's Wearhouse, Inc.(a) 131,100 3,179,175
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Pacific Sunwear of California(a) 300,000 6,487,500
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
TJX Companies, Inc. 281,000 5,321,438
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
23,993,163
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
SAVINGS & LOAN COMPANIES-0.13%
Dime Bancorp, Inc. 100,000 2,381,250
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
SERVICES
(ADVERTISING/MARKETING)-0.44%
Acxiom Corp.(a) 225,000 5,653,125
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
ADVO, Inc.(a) 75,000 1,907,813
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Professional Detailing, Inc.(a) 33,700 787,737
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
8,348,675
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
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SERVICES (COMMERCIAL & CONSUMER)-0.63%
Cerner Corp.(a) 200,000 $ 4,475,000
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Equity Corp. International (a) 104,700 2,597,869
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
MSC Industrial Direct Co.,
Inc.-Class A (a) 80,000 1,700,000
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Strayer Education, Inc. 94,400 3,209,600
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
11,982,469
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
SERVICES (COMPUTER SYSTEMS)-1.21%
Analysts International Corp. 179,900 3,159,494
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Computer Task Group, Inc. 325,000 9,953,125
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Insight Enterprises, Inc.(a) 225,000 6,525,000
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
SunGard Data Systems Inc.(a) 100,000 3,375,000
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
23,012,619
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
SERVICES (DATA PROCESSING)-1.56%
Affiliated Computer Services,
Inc.(a) 128,400 4,750,800
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Billing Concepts Corp.(a) 359,200 5,073,700
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
CSG Systems International,
Inc.(a) 200,000 10,900,000
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
National Data Corp. 75,000 2,540,625
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
NOVA Corp.(a) 221,500 6,395,813
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
29,660,938
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
SERVICES (EMPLOYMENT)-0.42%
On Assignment, Inc.(a) 50,000 1,700,000
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Robert Half International,
Inc.(a) 111,000 4,453,875
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Romac International, Inc.(a) 100,000 1,750,000
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
7,903,875
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
TEXTILES (APPAREL)-0.96%
Jones Apparel Group, Inc.(a) 200,000 3,450,000
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Nautica Enterprises, Inc.(a) 146,000 3,020,375
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Quicksilver, Inc.(a) 261,400 5,407,713
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Russell Corp. 88,500 2,173,781
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Tommy Hilfiger Corp.(a) 87,900 4,081,856
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
18,133,725
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
TEXTILES (HOME FURNISHINGS)-0.18%
Mohawk Industries, Inc.(a) 112,500 3,396,094
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
TRUCKERS-0.09%
Swift Transportation Co., Inc.(a) 75,000 1,657,030
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
TRUCKS & PARTS-0.34%
Wabash National Corp. 366,600 6,507,150
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Total Domestic Common Stocks
(Cost $429,384,176) 573,493,413
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
FOREIGN STOCK & OTHER EQUITY INTERESTS-53.96%
ARGENTINA-1.83%
Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires
S.A. de C.V.-ADR
(Banks-Regional) 392,985 6,705,307
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
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ARGENTINA-(CONTINUED)
Telefonica de Argentina S.A.-ADR
(Telephone) 288,500 $ 9,538,531
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
YPF Sociedad Anonima-ADR
(Oil-International Integrated) 642,300 18,586,556
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
34,830,394
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
AUSTRIA-0.12%
Topcall International A.G.
(Computers-Software & Services) 7,100 2,280,684
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
BELGIUM-1.47%
Barco N.V.
(Manufacturing-Diversified) 41,000 10,934,133
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Colruyt N.V. (Retail-Food Chains) 8,800 7,361,241
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
UCB S.A.
(Manufacturing-Diversified) 1,650 9,638,686
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
27,934,060
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
BRAZIL-2.53%
Cia. Riograndense de
Telecomunicacoes-Pfd
(Telephone) 1 21
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Companhia Brasileira de
Distribuicao Grupo Pao de
Acucar (Retail-Food Chain) 120,519 1,943,369
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Companhia Brasileira de
Distribuicao Grupo Pao de
Acucar-Pfd. (Retail-Food Chain) 326,500 5,474,514
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Companhia de Saneamento Basico do
Estado de Sao Paulo (Water
Utilities) 0 10
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Companhia Energetica de Minas
Gerais (Electric Companies) 175,644 3,416,287
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Companhia Paranaense de
Energia-Copel (Electric
Companies) 1,027,000 7,959,250
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Petroleo Brasileiro
S.A.-Petrobras-Pfd. (Oil &
Gas-Exploration & Production) 46,200 5,809,859
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras S.A.
ADR (Telephone) 128,500 9,757,969
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Telecomunicacoes de Sao Paulo
S.A.-TELESP-Pfd. (Telephone) 50,200 8,417,170
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Telerj Celular S.A.
(Telecommunications-Cellular/
Wireless)(a) 92,398 2,866,135
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Telesp Celular S.A.
(Telecommunications-Cellular/
Wireless)(a) 50,200 2,483,065
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
48,127,649
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
CANADA-4.20%
ATI Technologies, Inc.
(Computers-Hardware)(a) 1,127,200 9,134,522
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
ATS Automation Tooling Systems,
Inc. (Machinery-Diversified)
(Acquired 09/22/97-10/03/97;
Cost $6,636,485)(a)(b) 360,000 4,667,747
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
BCE Mobile Communications Inc.
(Telephone) 91,200 2,223,092
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Biovail Corp. International
(Health Care-Drugs-Generic &
Other)(a) 65,700 2,049,019
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
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CANADA-(CONTINUED)
CanWest Global Communications
Corp. (Broadcasting-Television,
Radio & Cable) 355,998 $ 4,154,272
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
CGI Group, Inc.
(Services-Computer Systems)(a) 683,000 9,387,099
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
CHUM Ltd.
(Broadcasting-Television,
Radio, & Cable) 75,000 1,604,538
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
C-MAC Industries Inc.
(Electronics-Component
Distributors)(a) 200,000 2,599,676
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Dorel Industries Inc. (Household
Furnishing & Appliances)(a) 151,400 2,026,846
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Geac Computer Corp. Ltd.
(Services-Computer Systems)(a) 445,000 9,924,149
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Gulf Canada Resources, Ltd.
(Oil-International
Integrated)(a) 250,000 937,500
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Imax Corp. (Communications
Equipment)(a) 200,000 5,125,000
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Intertape Polymer Group Inc.
(Chemicals-Specialty) 100,000 1,961,102
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
JDS Fitel Inc.
(Manufacturing-Specialized)(a) 600,000 8,927,066
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Mitel Corp. (Communications
Equipment)(a) 245,900 1,984,736
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Saputo Group Inc.(Foods) 97,200 2,079,481
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Sears Canada, Inc.
(Retail-Department Stores) 300,000 4,337,115
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Suncor Energy, Inc.
(Oil-International Integrated) 210,000 6,670,989
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
79,793,949
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
CHILE-0.49%
Cia. de Telecomunicaciones de
Chile S.A.-ADR (Telephone) 176,800 3,878,550
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Distribucion y Servicio D&S S.A.
(Retail-Food Chains) 338,100 4,395,300
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Madeco S.A. (Metal Fabricators) 129,000 999,750
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
9,273,600
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
CROATIA-0.58%
Pliva DD (Health Care-Drugs-Major
Pharmaceutical) (Acquired
05/13/98-05/20/98; Cost
$12,630,308)(b) 751,700 11,049,990
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
FINLAND-0.82%
Helsingin Puhelin Oyj
(Telecommunications-Cellular/
Wireless) 38,500 2,113,005
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Tieto Corp. (Computers-Software &
Services) 444,000 13,498,659
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
15,611,664
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
FRANCE-2.70%
Altran Technologies, S.A.
(Services-Commercial &
Consumer) 53,800 10,530,025
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Christian Dalloz
(Manufacturing-Diversified) 11,400 977,078
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FRANCE-(CONTINUED)
Dassault Systemes S.A.-ADR
(Computer-Software & Services) 100,000 $ 3,837,500
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Etablissements Economiques du
Casino Guichard-Perrachon
(Retail-Food Chains)(a) 88,000 8,762,447
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Galeries Lafayette
(Retail-Department Stores) 7,000 7,764,193
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Labinal S.A. (Aerospace/Defense) 17,300 4,420,242
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Montupet (Auto Parts & Equipment) 86,000 3,821,740
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Publicis S.A.
(Services-Advertising/
Marketing)(a) 11,200 1,774,673
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Societe Television Francaise 1
(Broadcasting-Television, Radio
& Cable) 56,500 9,339,179
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
51,227,077
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
GERMANY-3.98%
BHF-Bank A.G. (Banks-Major
Regional) 310,000 11,940,366
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Boewe Systec A.G. (Office
Equipment & Supplies) 75,000 2,968,099
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Continental A.G. (Auto Parts &
Equipment) 140,550 3,736,451
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Fielmann A.G.-Pfd.
(Retail-General Merchandise) 67,250 3,027,083
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Hugo Boss A.G.-Pfd.
(Textiles-Apparel) 1,000 1,558,818
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Krones A.G.
(Machinery-Diversified) 31,500 742,251
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Krones A.G.-Pfd.
(Machinery-Diversified) 73,500 1,842,940
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Marschollek, Lautenschlaeger &
Partner A.G.
(Insurance-Life/Health) 10,000 5,105,432
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
MobilCom A.G.
(Telecommunications-Cellular/
Wireless) 34,400 10,020,083
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Porsche A.G. (Automobiles) 3,870 6,851,006
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Schwarz Pharma A.G. (Health
Care-Drugs-Generic & Other) 85,000 5,957,344
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
SER Systeme A.G.
(Computers-Software & Services) 14,500 4,432,965
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Sixt A.G. (Financial-Diversified) 27,500 5,682,436
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Teldafax (Telecommunications-Long
Distance)(a) 251,000 8,795,843
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Vossloh A.G.
(Manufacturing-Specialized) 100,400 2,875,331
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
75,536,448
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
GREECE-0.40%
STET Hellas Telecommunications
S.A.(a)
(Telecommunications-Cellular/
Wireless) 145,500 3,819,375
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Titan Cement Co. S.A.
(Construction-Cement &
Aggregates) 60,000 3,711,340
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
7,530,715
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
HONG KONG-1.33%
Cosco Pacific Ltd.
(Financial-Diversified) 9,100,000 4,465,104
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Hutchison Whampoa Ltd.
(Retail-Food Chains) 2,255,000 16,160,178
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HONG KONG-(CONTINUED)
Ng Fung Hong Ltd. (Foods) 5,220,000 $ 4,617,083
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
25,242,365
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
HUNGARY-0.88%
Magyar Tavkozlesi ADR
(Telecommunications-Long
Distance) 618,000 16,608,750
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
INDONESIA-0.47%
Gulf Indonesia Resources Ltd.
(Oil-International
Integrated)(a) 907,300 8,959,588
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
IRELAND-0.37%
Elan Corp. PLC-ADR (Health
Care-Drugs-Generic & Other)(a) 100,000 7,006,250
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
ISRAEL-0.37%
Blue Square-Israel Ltd.-ADR
(Retail-Food Chains) 550,000 7,081,250
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
ITALY-1.34%
AEM S.p.A. (Electric
Companies)(a) 2,800,000 3,798,291
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Autogrill S.p.A. (Restaurants) 1,205,000 9,032,350
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Ciga S.p.A. (Lodging-Hotels)(a) 4,100,000 3,101,282
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Ericsson S.p.A. (Communications
Equipment) 100,000 4,083,394
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Gruppo Editoriale L'Espresso
(Publishing) 600,000 5,331,868
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
25,347,185
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
JAPAN-2.45%
Aderans Co. Ltd. (Personal Care) 394,000 11,173,943
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Bellsystem 24, Inc.
(Services-Commercial &
Consumer) 68,000 13,090,409
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Capcom Co., Ltd.
(Computers-Software & Services) 201,000 1,917,411
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Circle K Japan Co. Ltd.
(Retail-Food Chains) 244,200 9,632,846
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Hokuto Corp. (Agricultural
Products) 240,825 4,346,274
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Shohkoh Fund & Co.
(Financial-Diversified) 20,600 6,275,954
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
46,436,837
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
MEXICO-3.30%
Coca-Cola Femsa S.A.-ADR
(Beverages-Non-Alcoholic) 566,300 9,343,950
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Corporacion Interamericana de
Entretenimiento S.A.
(Entertainment)(a) 1,652,860 3,329,279
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Fomento Economico Mexicano, S.A.
de C.V.-Class B
(Beverages-Alcoholic) 538,480 14,034,135
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Grupo Financiero Banamex Accival,
S.A. de C.V.
(Financial-Diversified)(a) 5,850,000 6,137,781
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Grupo Modelo S.A. de C.V.-Series
C (Beverages-Alcoholic) 4,061,000 8,561,744
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Grupo Televisa S.A.-GDR
(Entertainment)(a) 267,400 7,253,225
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
MARKET
SHARES VALUE
<S> <C> <C>
MEXICO-(CONTINUED)
Organizacion Soriana S.A. de C.V.
(Retail-Department Stores) 2,544,000 $ 7,566,782
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Tubos de Acero de Mexico S.A.
(Oil & Gas-Drilling &
Equipment) 541,800 4,605,300
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Vitro S.A. (Containers-Metal &
Glass) 391,400 1,761,300
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
62,593,496
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
NETHERLANDS-4.33%
Aalberts Industries N.V.
(Manufacturing-Diversified) 115,000 2,752,168
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Beter Bed Holding N.V. (Household
Furnishings & Appliances) 115,000 3,078,488
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Cap Gemini N.V.
(Services-Computer Systems) 148,000 9,151,943
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Getronics N.V.
(Computers-Software & Services) 300,000 12,447,800
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
IHC Caland N.V.
(Manufacturing-Specialized) 114,000 5,157,404
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Internatio-Muller N.V.
(Manufacturing-Diversified) 288,000 6,938,644
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Koninklijke Ahrend Groep N.V.
(Household Furnishings &
Appliances) 210,000 4,261,163
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Nutreco Holding N.V.
(Agricultural Products) 235,000 7,989,346
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Ordina Beheer
N.V.-(Services-Commercial &
Consumer)(a) 560,000 14,571,153
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Randstad Holdings N.V.
(Services-Commercial &
Consumer) 152,000 8,137,916
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Unique International N.V.
(Services-Commercial &
Consumer) 150,325 4,209,229
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Vedior N.V.
(Services-Employment)(a) 140,000 3,567,834
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
82,263,088
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
NORWAY-1.49%
Ekornes A.S.A. (Household
Furnishings & Appliances)(a) 400,000 3,669,974
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Merkantildata A.S.A
(Services-Commercial &
Consumer) 1,080,000 10,863,124
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Tomra Systems A.S.A.
(Manufacturing-Specialized) 486,000 13,674,324
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
28,207,422
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
PHILIPPINES-0.76%
International Container Terminal
Services, Inc. (Air Freight)(a) 6,112,500 410,541
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Philippine Long Distance
Telephone Co. (Telephone) 194,920 4,679,050
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Philippine Long Distance
Telephone Co.-ADR (Telephone) 159,400 3,885,375
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
SM Prime Holdings Inc. (Land
Development) 32,000,000 5,412,935
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
14,387,901
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
MARKET
SHARES VALUE
<S> <C> <C>
PORTUGAL-2.72%
Banco Comercial Portugues, S.A.
(Banks-Major Regional) 450,000 $ 14,092,970
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Electricidade de Portugal,
S.A.-ADR (Electric Companies) 158,500 7,925,000
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Jeronimo Martins & Filho, S.A.
(Retail-General Merchandise) 134,000 5,806,877
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Portugal Telecom S.A. (Telephone) 132,500 6,280,175
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Telecel-Comunicacaoes Pessoais,
S.A.
(Telecommunications-Cellular/
Wireless) 95,400 17,581,371
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
51,686,393
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
SOUTH AFRICA-0.88%
Dimension Data Holdings Ltd.
(Computers-Software &
Services)(a) 1,509,000 6,937,621
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Persetel Holdings Ltd.
(Computers-Software & Services) 760,000 7,545,617
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Protea Furnishers Ltd. (Household
Furnishings & Appliances) 4,700,000 2,144,007
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
16,627,245
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
SPAIN-1.90%
Corp. Financiera Reunida, S.A.
(Investment Management)(a) 1,287,000 15,446,559
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Mapfre Vida
(Insurance-Life/Health) 108,000 4,287,480
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Tele Pizza, S.A. (Restaurants)(a) 2,000,000 16,334,067
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
36,068,106
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
SWEDEN-1.93%
ADB-Gruppen Mandator A.B.
(Services-Computer Systems) 67,664 2,168,996
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Assa Abloy A.B.-Class B (Metal
Fabricators) 230,000 9,171,689
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Europolitan Holdings A.B.
(Telecommunications-Cellular &
Wireless) 147,400 12,757,405
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Scandic Hotels A.B.
(Lodging-Hotels) 104,500 3,416,784
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
WM-Data A.B. (Computers-Software
& Services) 252,000 9,176,561
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
36,691,435
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
SWITZERLAND-1.08%
Georg Fischer A.G. (Auto Parts &
Equipment) 9,000 3,102,761
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Julius Baer Holding A.G.
(Banks-Major Regional)(a) 4,500 13,786,358
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Mikron Holding A.G.
(Machinery-Diversified) 17,000 3,539,052
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
20,428,171
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
TAIWAN-0.65%
Compal Electronics Inc.
(Computers-Hardware)(a) 1,620,000 5,053,900
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
MARKET
SHARES VALUE
<S> <C> <C>
TAIWAN-(CONTINUED)
Taiwan Semiconductor
Manufacturing Co.-ADR
(Electronics-Semiconductors) 482,850 $ 7,212,572
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
12,266,472
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
UNITED KINGDOM-8.59%
Admiral PLC (Services-Computer
Systems) 106,000 1,720,261
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Airtours PLC (Services-Commercial
& Consumer) 2,445,000 13,703,781
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Avis Europe PLC
(Services-Commercial &
Consumer) (Acquired
03/26/97;Cost $2,977,263)(b) 1,484,550 6,482,642
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Cable & Wireless Communications
PLC (Broadcasting-Television,
Radio, & Cable)(a) 2,000,000 15,057,721
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Cattles PLC (Consumer Finance) 510,000 5,136,691
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Compass Group PLC
(Services-Commercial &
Consumer) 670,000 6,781,830
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Druid Group PLC
(Computers-Software & Services) 167,000 2,731,178
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
FirstBus PLC (Shipping) 1,350,000 9,531,537
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Jarvis PLC (Engineering &
Construction) 900,000 9,486,364
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Kwik-Fit Holdings PLC
(Services-Commercial &
Consumer) 1,400,500 11,622,017
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Logica PLC (Computer
Software/Services) 155,000 5,231,931
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Mayflower Corp. PLC (The) (Auto
Parts & Equipment) 2,240,000 4,928,225
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Millennium & Copthorne Hotels PLC
(Lodging-Hotels) 350,000 2,160,783
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Misys PLC (Services-Commercial &
Consumer) 1,181,500 8,282,558
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Parity PLC (Services-Commercial &
Consumer) 350,000 2,646,813
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
PizzaExpress PLC (Restaurants) 387,000 4,933,813
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Provident Financial PLC (Consumer
Finance) 964,912 14,480,944
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Select Appointments Holdings PLC
(Services-Commercial &
Consumer) 622,000 5,484,256
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Somerfield PLC (Retail-Food
Chains) 1,215,000 7,805,923
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Stagecoach Holdings PLC
(Shipping) 3,950,000 15,332,107
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Stakis PLC (Lodging-Hotels) 4,300,000 7,014,389
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
TBI PLC (Land Development) 1,590,000 2,527,187
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
163,082,951
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Total Foreign Stocks & Other
Equity Interests (Cost
$858,507,714) 1,024,181,135
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
DOMESTIC PREFERRED STOCKS-0.37%
LODGING (HOTELS)-0.37%
Royal Caribbean Cruises
Ltd.-$3.63 Conv. Pfd (Cost
$5,011,060) 76,000 6,954,000
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PRINCIPAL MARKET
AMOUNT VALUE
<S> <C> <C>
FOREIGN CONVERTIBLE BONDS-0.20%
UNITED KINGDOM-0.20%
Shanghai Industrial Investment
Trust Co.
(Manufacturing-Diversified),
Gtd. Bonds, 1.00%, 02/24/03
(Acquired 03/05/98-03/09/98;
Cost $5,218,750)(b) $ 5,000,000 $ 3,887,500
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Total Investments Excluding
Repurchase Agreements
(Cost $1,298,121,700) 1,608,516,048
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS(C)-14.45%
SBC Warburg Dillon Read Inc.,
5.40%, 11/02/98(d) 99,191,112 $ 99,191,112
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PRINCIPAL MARKET
AMOUNT VALUE
<S> <C> <C>
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS-(CONTINUED)
Deutsche Morgan Greenfell Inc.,
5.55%(e) $175,000,000 $ 175,000,000
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
Total Repurchase Agreements
(Cost $274,191,112) 274,191,112
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL INVESTMENTS-99.19% 1,882,707,160
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
OTHER ASSETS LESS
LIABILITIES-0.81% 15,358,630
- ---------------------------------------------------------------
NET ASSETS-100.00% $1,898,065,790
===============================================================
</TABLE>
Investment Abbreviations:
ADR - American Depositary Receipt
Conv. - Convertible
GDR - Global Depositary Receipt
Gtd. - Guaranteed
Pfd. - Preferred
Notes to Schedule of Investments:
(a) Non-income producing security.
(b) Restricted security. May be resold to qualified institutional buyers in
accordance with the provisions of Rule 144A under the Securities Act of
1933, as amended. The valuation of these securities has been determined in
accordance with procedures established by the Board of Directors. The
aggregate market value of these securities at 10/31/98 was $26,087,879 which
represented 1.37% of the Fund's net assets.
(c) Collateral on repurchase agreements, including the Fund's pro-rata interest
in joint repurchase agreements, is taken into possession by the Fund upon
entering into the repurchase agreement. The collateral is marked to market
daily to ensure its market value is at least 102% of the sales price of the
repurchase agreement. The investments in some repurchase agreements are
through participation in joint accounts, private accounts and certain
non-registered investment companies managed by the investment advisor or its
affiliates.
(d) Joint repurchase agreement entered into 10/30/98 with a maturing value of
$1,300,585,000. Collateralized by $2,856,569,000 U.S. Government
obligations, 0% to 5.50% due 11/15/98 to 02/15/25 with an aggregate market
value at 10/31/98 of $1,326,231,109.
(e) Open joint repurchase agreement. Either party may terminate the agreement
upon demand. Interest rates, par and collateral are determined daily.
Collateralized by $189,108,000 U.S. Government obligations, 6.00% to 6.21%
due 05/15/08 to 08/06/38 with an aggregate market value at 10/31/98 of
$204,000,108.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
OCTOBER 31, 1998
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
ASSETS:
Investments, excluding repurchase
agreements, at market value (cost
$1,298,121,700) $ 1,608,516,048
- ------------------------------------------------------------
Repurchase agreements (cost $274,191,112) 274,191,112
- ------------------------------------------------------------
Foreign currencies, at value (cost
$8,543,069) 8,546,540
- ------------------------------------------------------------
Receivables for:
Investments sold 14,259,575
- ------------------------------------------------------------
Capital stock sold 11,000,364
- ------------------------------------------------------------
Dividends and interest 1,398,916
- ------------------------------------------------------------
Investment for deferred compensation plan 27,396
- ------------------------------------------------------------
Other assets 45,665
- ------------------------------------------------------------
Total assets 1,917,985,616
- ------------------------------------------------------------
LIABILITIES:
Payables for:
Investments purchased 6,504,843
- ------------------------------------------------------------
Capital stock reacquired 9,768,639
- ------------------------------------------------------------
Deferred compensation 27,396
- ------------------------------------------------------------
Accrued advisory fees 1,306,117
- ------------------------------------------------------------
Accrued administrative services fees 14,037
- ------------------------------------------------------------
Accrued directors' fees 1,667
- ------------------------------------------------------------
Accrued distribution fees 1,504,563
- ------------------------------------------------------------
Accrued transfer agent fees 525,606
- ------------------------------------------------------------
Accrued operating expenses 266,958
- ------------------------------------------------------------
Total liabilities 19,919,826
- ------------------------------------------------------------
Net assets applicable to shares outstanding $ 1,898,065,790
- ------------------------------------------------------------
NET ASSETS:
Class A $ 937,587,188
============================================================
Class B $ 947,293,055
============================================================
Class C $ 13,185,547
============================================================
CAPITAL STOCK, $0.001 PAR VALUE PER SHARE:
Class A:
Authorized 200,000,000
- ------------------------------------------------------------
Outstanding 59,074,819
============================================================
Class B:
Authorized 200,000,000
- ------------------------------------------------------------
Outstanding 61,037,960
============================================================
Class C:
Authorized 200,000,000
- ------------------------------------------------------------
Outstanding 849,420
============================================================
Class A:
Net asset value and redemption price per
share $ 15.87
- ------------------------------------------------------------
Offering price per share:
(Net asset value $15.87 / 95.25%) $ 16.66
============================================================
Class B:
Net asset value and offering price per
share $ 15.52
============================================================
Class C:
Net asset value and offering price per
share $ 15.52
============================================================
</TABLE>
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31, 1998
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Dividends (net of $2,183,512 foreign
withholding tax) $ 18,760,780
- -------------------------------------------------------------
Interest 9,083,744
- -------------------------------------------------------------
Total investment income 27,844,524
- -------------------------------------------------------------
EXPENSES:
Advisory fees 20,126,609
- -------------------------------------------------------------
Administrative services fees 116,964
- -------------------------------------------------------------
Custodian fees 1,622,763
- -------------------------------------------------------------
Directors' fees 22,638
- -------------------------------------------------------------
Distribution fees-Class A 5,666,115
- -------------------------------------------------------------
Distribution fees-Class B 11,650,938
- -------------------------------------------------------------
Distribution fees-Class C 106,960
- -------------------------------------------------------------
Transfer agent fees-Class A 2,937,083
- -------------------------------------------------------------
Transfer agent fees-Class B 3,797,721
- -------------------------------------------------------------
Transfer agent fees-Class C 50,038
- -------------------------------------------------------------
Other 1,047,591
- -------------------------------------------------------------
Total expenses 47,145,420
- -------------------------------------------------------------
Less: Expenses paid indirectly (50,158)
- -------------------------------------------------------------
Net expenses 47,095,262
- -------------------------------------------------------------
Net investment income (loss) (19,250,738)
=============================================================
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) FROM
INVESTMENT SECURITIES AND FOREIGN
CURRENCIES:
Net realized gain from:
Investment securities 7,476,990
- -------------------------------------------------------------
Foreign currencies 810,572
- -------------------------------------------------------------
8,287,562
- -------------------------------------------------------------
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of:
Investment securities (163,421,477)
- -------------------------------------------------------------
Foreign currencies (343,551)
- -------------------------------------------------------------
(163,765,028)
- -------------------------------------------------------------
Net gain (loss) from investment securities
and foreign
currencies (155,477,466)
- -------------------------------------------------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets
resulting from operations $(174,728,204)
=============================================================
</TABLE>
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
For the years ended October 31, 1998 and 1997
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997
-------------- --------------
<S> <C> <C>
OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss) $ (19,250,738) $ (26,427,661)
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net realized gain (loss) from investment securities and
foreign currencies 8,287,562 (61,191,114)
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investment
securities and foreign currencies (163,765,028) 272,401,591
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting
from operations (174,728,204) 184,782,816
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Share transactions-net:
Class A (230,924,075) 221,978,537
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class B (195,608,768) 350,877,196
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class C 10,146,858 5,007,454
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets (591,114,189) 762,646,003
==============================================================================================
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of period 2,489,179,979 1,726,533,976
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
End of period $1,898,065,790 $2,489,179,979
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:
Capital (par value and additional paid-in) $1,684,292,210 $2,116,538,293
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Undistributed net investment income (loss) (10,598,077) (36,158)
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Undistributed net realized gain (loss) from investment
securities and foreign currencies (85,955,828) (101,414,669)
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Unrealized appreciation of investment securities and
foreign currencies 310,327,485 474,092,513
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
$1,898,065,790 $2,489,179,979
==============================================================================================
</TABLE>
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
October 31, 1998
NOTE 1-SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
AIM Global Aggressive Growth Fund (the "Fund") is a series portfolio of AIM
International Funds, Inc. (the "Company"). The Company is a Maryland corporation
registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940
Act"), as an open-end series management investment company consisting of six
separate portfolios: AIM Global Aggressive Growth Fund, AIM Asian Growth Fund,
AIM European Development Fund, AIM Global Growth Fund, AIM Global Income Fund
and AIM International Equity Fund. The Fund currently offers three different
classes of shares: Class A shares, Class B shares and Class C shares. Class A
shares are sold with a front-end sales charge. Class B shares and Class C shares
are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge. Matters affecting each
portfolio or class are voted on exclusively by the shareholders of such
portfolio or class. The assets, liabilities and operations of each portfolio are
accounted for separately. Information presented in these financial statements
pertains only to the Fund. The Fund's investment objective is to provide above-
average long-term growth of capital appreciation.
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 at the date of the
financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during
the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The
following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund
in the preparation of its financial statements.
A. Security Valuations -- A security listed or traded on an exchange (except
convertible bonds) is valued at the last sales price on the exchange where
the security is principally traded or, lacking any sales, at the mean between
the closing bid and asked prices on the day of valuation. If a mean is not
available, as is the case in some foreign markets, the closing bid will be
used absent a last sales price. Securities traded in the over-the-counter
market (but not including securities reported on the NASDAQ National Market
System) are valued at the mean between the closing bid and asked prices based
upon quotes furnished by market makers for such securities. Securities
reported on the NASDAQ National Market System are valued at the last sales
price on the valuation date or, absent a last sales price, at the mean of the
closing bid and asked prices. Debt obligations (including convertible bonds)
are valued on the basis of prices provided by an independent pricing service.
Prices provided by the pricing service may be determined without exclusive
reliance on quoted prices, and may reflect appropriate factors such as yield,
type of issue, coupon rate and maturity date. Securities for which market
quotations are either not readily available or are questionable are valued at
fair value as determined in good faith by or under the supervision of the
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Company's officers in a manner specifically authorized by the Board of
Directors. Investments with maturities of 60 days or less are valued on the
basis of amortized cost which approximates market value. Generally, trading
in foreign securities is substantially completed each day at various times
prior to the close of the New York Stock Exchange. The values of such
securities used in computing the net asset value of the Fund's shares are
determined as of such times. Foreign currency exchange rates are also
generally determined prior to the close of the New York Stock Exchange.
Occasionally, events affecting the values of such securities and such
exchange rates may occur between the times at which they are determined and
the close of the New York Stock Exchange which would not be reflected in the
computation of the Fund's net asset value. If events materially affecting the
value of such securities occur during such period, then these securities will
be valued at their fair value as determined in good faith by or under the
supervision of the Board of Directors.
B. Foreign Currency Translations -- Portfolio securities and other assets and
liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar
amounts at date of valuation. Purchases and sales of portfolio securities and
income items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S.
dollar amounts on the respective dates of such transactions.
C. Foreign Currency Contracts -- A foreign currency contract is an obligation to
purchase or sell a specific currency for an agreed-upon price at a future
date. The Fund may enter into a foreign currency contract to attempt to
minimize the risk to the Fund from adverse changes in the relationship
between currencies. The Fund may also enter into a foreign currency contract
for the purchase or sale of a security denominated in a foreign currency in
order to "lock in" the U.S. dollar price of that security. The Fund could be
exposed to risk if counterparties to the contracts are unable to meet the
terms of their contracts or if the value of the foreign currency changes
unfavorably.
D. Securities Transactions, Investment Income and Distributions -- Securities
transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Realized gains or
losses are computed on the basis of specific identification of the securities
sold. Interest income is recorded as earned from settlement date and is
recorded on an accrual basis. Dividend income and distributions to
shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. On October 31, 1998,
undistributed net investment income was increased by $8,688,819,
undistributed net realized gains increased by $7,171,279 and paid-in capital
decreased by $15,860,098 in order to comply with the requirements of the
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Statement of Position
93-2. Net assets of the Fund were unaffected by the reclassifications
discussed above.
E. Federal Income Taxes -- The Fund intends to comply with the requirements of
the Internal Revenue Code necessary to qualify as a regulated investment
company and, as such, will not be subject to federal income taxes on
otherwise taxable income (including net realized capital gains) which is
distributed to shareholders. Therefore, no provision for federal income taxes
is recorded in the financial statements. The Fund has a capital loss
carryforward of $85,299,787 (which may be carried forward to offset future
taxable capital gains, if any) which expires, if not previously utilized,
through the year 2006.
F. Expenses -- Distribution and transfer agency expenses directly attributable
to a class of shares are charged to that class' operations. All other
expenses which are attributable to more than one class are allocated among
the classes.
NOTE 2-ADVISORY FEES AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES
The Company has entered into a master investment advisory agreement with A I M
Advisors, Inc. ("AIM"). Under the terms of the master investment advisory
agreement, the Fund pays an advisory fee to AIM at the annual rate of 0.90% of
the first $1 billion of the Fund's average daily net assets, plus 0.85% of the
Fund's average daily net assets in excess of $1 billion.
The Fund, pursuant to a master administrative services agreement with AIM, has
agreed to reimburse AIM for administrative costs incurred in providing
accounting services to the Fund. During the year ended October 31, 1998, AIM was
reimbursed $116,964 for such services.
The Fund, pursuant to a transfer agency and services agreement, has agreed to
pay A I M Fund Services, Inc. ("AFS") for certain costs incurred in providing
transfer agency services to the Fund. During the year ended October 31, 1998,
AFS was paid $3,823,186 for such services.
The Company has entered into master distribution agreements with A I M
Distributors, Inc. ("AIM Distributors") to serve as the distributor for the
Class A, Class B and Class C shares of the Fund. The Company has adopted
distribution plans pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act with respect to the
Fund's Class A shares and Class C shares (the "Class A and C Plan"), and the
Fund's Class B shares (the "Class B Plan")(collectively, the "Plans"). The Fund,
pursuant to the Class A and C Plan, pays AIM Distributors compensation at an
annual rate of 0.50% of the average daily net assets of the Class A shares and
1.00% of the average daily net assets of Class C shares. The Fund, pursuant to
the Class B Plan, pays AIM Distributors compensation at an annual rate of 1.00%
of the average daily net assets of the Class B shares. Of these amounts, the
Fund may pay a service fee of 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Class
A, Class B or C shares to selected dealers and financial institutions who
furnish continuing personal shareholder services to their customers who purchase
and own the appropriate class of shares of the Fund. Any amounts not paid as a
service fee under the Plans would constitute an asset-based sales charge. The
Plans also impose a cap on the total sales charges, including asset-based sales
charges that may be paid by the respective classes. During the year ended
October 31, 1998, the Class A, Class B and Class C shares paid AIM Distributors
$5,666,115, $11,650,938 and $106,960, respectively, as compensation under the
Plans.
AIM Distributors received commissions of $622,054 from the sales of the Class
A shares of the Fund during the year ended October 31, 1998. Such commissions
are not an expense of the Fund. They are deducted from, and are not included in,
the proceeds from sales of Class A shares. During the year ended October 31,
1998, AIM Distributors received commissions of
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$200,802 in contingent deferred sales charges imposed on redemptions of Fund
shares. Certain officers and directors of the Company are officers and directors
of AIM, AFS and AIM Distributors.
During the year ended October 31, 1998, the Fund paid legal fees of $8,243 for
services rendered by Kramer, Levin, Naftalis & Frankel as counsel to the
Company's directors. A member of that firm is a director of the Company.
NOTE 3-INDIRECT EXPENSES
During the year ended October 31, 1998, the Fund received reductions in transfer
agency fees from AFS (an affiliate of AIM) and reductions in custodian fees of
$24,226 and $25,932, respectively, under expense offset arrangements. The effect
of the above arrangements resulted in a reduction of the Fund's total expenses
of $50,158 during the year ended October 31, 1998.
NOTE 4-DIRECTORS' FEES
Directors' fees represent remuneration paid or accrued to each director who is
not an "interested person" of AIM. The Company may invest directors' fees, if so
elected by a director, in mutual fund shares in accordance with a deferred
compensation plan.
NOTE 5-BANK BORROWINGS
The Fund is a participant in a committed line of credit facility with a
syndicate administered by The Chase Manhattan Bank. The Fund may borrow up to
the lesser of (i) $1,000,000,000 or (ii) the limits set by its prospectus for
borrowings. The Fund and other funds advised by AIM which are parties to the
line of credit may borrow on a first come, first served basis. Interest on
borrowings under the line of credit is payable on maturity or prepayment date.
Prior to an amendment of the line of credit on May 1, 1998, the Fund was limited
to borrowing up to the lesser of (1) $500,000,000 or (ii) the limits set by its
prospectus for borrowings. During the year ended October 31, 1998, the Fund did
not borrow under the line of credit agreement. The funds which are party to the
line of credit are charged a commitment fee of 0.05% on the unused balance of
the committed line. The commitment fee is allocated among the funds based on
their respective average net assets for the period.
NOTE 6-INVESTMENT SECURITIES
The aggregate amount of investment securities (other than short-term securities)
purchased and sold by the Fund during the year ended October 31, 1998 was
$1,059,551,550 and $1,621,665,722, respectively.
The amount of unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investment securities
as of October 31, 1998, on a tax basis, is as follows.
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Aggregate unrealized appreciation of
investment securities $ 437,375,649
- ------------------------------------------------------------
Aggregate unrealized (depreciation) of
investment securities (138,167,690)
- ------------------------------------------------------------
Net unrealized appreciation of investment
securities $ 299,207,959
============================================================
Cost of investments for tax purposes is $1,583,499,201.
</TABLE>
NOTE 7-CAPITAL STOCK
Changes in the Fund's capital stock outstanding during the years ended October
31, 1998 and 1997 were as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997
------------------------------ ---------------------------
SHARES AMOUNT SHARES AMOUNT
------------ --------------- ----------- -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Sold:
Class A 98,887,924 $ 1,735,509,689 41,562,019 $ 712,389,030
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class B 8,273,209 143,682,325 31,043,322 516,329,374
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class C* 839,541 14,593,832 281,009 5,113,170
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Reacquired:
Class A (111,697,312) (1,966,433,764) (28,025,133) (490,410,493)
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class B (20,304,373) (339,291,093) (9,784,297) (165,452,178)
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class C* (265,144) (4,446,974) (5,986) (105,716)
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(24,266,155) $ (416,385,985) 35,070,934 $ 577,863,187
===================================================================================
</TABLE>
* Class C commenced sales on August 4, 1997.
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NOTE 8-FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Shown below are the financial highlights for a share of Class A and Class B
capital stock outstanding during each of the years in the four-year period ended
October 31, 1998 and the period September 15, 1994 (date sales commenced)
through October 31, 1994, and for a share of Class C capital stock outstanding
during the year ended October 31, 1998 and the period August 4, 1997 (date sales
commenced) through October 31, 1997.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
CLASS A
------------------------------------------------------------
1998 1997 1996 1995 1994
---------- ---------- -------- -------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 17.28 $ 15.76 $ 13.09 $ 10.22 $ 10.00
- ------------------------------------------------------------ ---------- ---------- -------- -------- --------
Income from investment operations:
Net investment income (loss) (0.10)(a) (0.15)(a) (0.09)(a) (0.09)(a) --
- ------------------------------------------------------------ ---------- ---------- -------- -------- --------
Net gains (losses) on securities (both realized and
unrealized) (1.31) 1.67 2.81 2.96 0.22
- ------------------------------------------------------------ ---------- ---------- -------- -------- --------
Total from investment operations (1.41) 1.52 2.72 2.87 0.22
- ------------------------------------------------------------ ---------- ---------- -------- -------- --------
Less distributions:
Distributions from net realized gains -- -- (0.05) -- --
- ------------------------------------------------------------ ---------- ---------- -------- -------- --------
Net asset value, end of period $ 15.87 $ 17.28 $ 15.76 $ 13.09 $ 10.22
============================================================ ========== ========== ======== ======== ========
Total return(b) (8.16)% 9.65% 20.83% 28.08% 2.20%
============================================================ ========== ========== ======== ======== ========
Ratios/supplemental data:
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) $ 937,587 $1,242,505 $919,319 $186,029 $ 18,410
============================================================ ========== ========== ======== ======== ========
Ratio of expenses to average net assets 1.75%(c) 1.75% 1.83% 2.11% 2.02%(d)(e)
============================================================ ========== ========== ======== ======== ========
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets (0.55)%(c) (0.88)% (0.62)% (0.68)% 0.27%(e)(f)
============================================================ ========== ========== ======== ======== ========
Portfolio turnover rate 50% 57% 44% 64% 2%
============================================================ ========== ========== ======== ======== ========
</TABLE>
(a) Calculated using average shares outstanding.
(b) Does not deduct sales charges and is not annualized for periods less than
one year.
(c) Ratios are based on average net assets of $1,133,222,992.
(d) After fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. Ratio of expenses to
average net assets prior to fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements was
4.03% (annualized).
(e) Annualized.
(f) After fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. Ratio of net investment
income (loss) to average net assets prior to fee waivers and/or expense
reimbursements was (1.74)% (annualized).
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
CLASS B CLASS C
-------------------------------------------------------- --------------------
1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1998 1997
---------- ---------- -------- -------- ------- -------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 17.00 $ 15.58 $ 13.02 $ 10.21 $ 10.00 $ 17.00 $ 18.39
- ------------------------------------------- ---------- ---------- -------- -------- ------- -------- --------
Income from investment operations:
Net investment income (loss) (0.19)(a) (0.24)(a) (0.17)(a) (0.14)(a) -- (0.19)(a) (0.04)(a)
- ------------------------------------------- ---------- ---------- -------- -------- ------- -------- --------
Net gains (losses) on securities (both
realized and unrealized) (1.29) 1.66 2.78 2.95 0.21 (1.29) (1.35)
- ------------------------------------------- ---------- ---------- -------- -------- ------- -------- --------
Total from investment operations (1.48) 1.42 2.61 2.81 0.21 (1.48) (1.39)
- ------------------------------------------- ---------- ---------- -------- -------- ------- -------- --------
Less distributions:
Distributions from net realized gains -- -- (0.05) -- -- -- --
- ------------------------------------------- ---------- ---------- -------- -------- ------- -------- --------
Net asset value, end of period $ 15.52 $ 17.00 $ 15.58 $ 13.02 $ 10.21 $ 15.52 $ 17.00
=========================================== ========== ========== ======== ======== ======= ======== =========
Total return(b) (8.71)% 9.11% 20.09% 27.52% 2.10% (8.71)% (7.56)%
=========================================== ========== ========== ======== ======== ======= ======== ========
Ratios/supplemental data:
Net assets, end of period (000s omitted) $ 947,293 $1,241,999 $807,215 $118,199 $ 6,201 $ 13,186 $ 4,676
=========================================== ========== ========== ======== ======== ======= ======== ========
Ratio of expenses to average net assets 2.32%(c) 2.30% 2.37% 2.62% 2.54%(d)(e) 2.34%(c) 2.36%(e)
=========================================== ========== ========== ======== ======== ======= ======== ========
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to
average net assets (1.11)%(c) (1.44)% (1.16)% (1.19)% (0.25)%(e)(f) (1.13)%(c) (1.50)%(e)
=========================================== ========== ========== ======== ======== ======= ======== ========
Portfolio turnover rate 50% 57% 44% 64% 2% 50% 57%
=========================================== ========== ========== ======== ======== ======= ======== ========
</TABLE>
(a) Calculated using average shares outstanding.
(b) Does not deduct contingent deferred sales charges and is not annualized for
periods less than one year.
(c) Ratios are based on average net assets of $1,165,093,820 and $10,696,025 for
Class B and Class C, respectively.
(d) After fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. Ratio of expenses to
average net assets prior to fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements was
4.43% (annualized).
(e) Annualized.
(f) After fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. Ratio of net investment
income (loss) to average net assets prior to fee waivers and/or expense
reimbursements was (2.14)% (annualized).
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
The Board of Directors and Shareholders of
AIM International Funds, Inc.:
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and
liabilities of the AIM Global Aggressive Growth Fund (a
portfolio of AIM International Funds, Inc.), including the
schedule of investments, as of October 31, 1998, and the
related statement of operations for the year then ended,
the statement of changes in net assets for each of the
years in the two-year period then ended and the financial
highlights for each of the years in the four-year period
then ended and the period September 15, 1994 (date
operations commenced) through October 31, 1994. These
financial statements and financial highlights are the
responsibility of the Fund's management. Our responsibility
is to express an opinion on these financial statements and
financial highlights based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally
accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that
we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable
assurance about whether the financial statements and
financial highlights are free of material misstatement. An
audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence
supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements. Our procedures included confirmation of
securities owned as of October 31, 1998, by correspondence
with the custodian and brokers. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant
estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the
overall financial statement presentation. We believe that
our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements and financial
highlights referred to above present fairly, in all
material respects, the financial position of AIM Global
Aggressive Growth Fund as of October 31, 1998, the results
of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in
its net assets for each of the years in the two-year period
then ended, the financial highlights for each of the years
in the four-year period then ended and the period September
15, 1994 (date operations commenced) through October 31,
1994, in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles.
KPMG Peat Marwick LLP
Houston, Texas
December 4, 1998
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS OFFICE OF THE FUND
<S> <C> <C>
Charles T. Bauer Charles T. Bauer 11 Greenway Plaza
Chairman Chairman Suite 100
A I M Management Group Inc. Houston, TX 77046
Robert H. Graham
Bruce L. Crockett President INVESTMENT ADVISOR
Director
ACE Limited; John J. Arthur A I M Advisors, Inc.
Formerly Director, President, and Senior Vice President and Treasurer 11 Greenway Plaza
Chief Executive Officer Suite 100
COMSAT Corporation Carol F. Relihan Houston, TX 77046
Senior Vice President and Secretary
Owen Daly II TRANSFER AGENT
Director Gary T. Crum
Cortland Trust Inc. Senior Vice President A I M Fund Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 4739
Edward K. Dunn Jr. Dana R. Sutton Houston, TX 77210-4739
Chairman, Mercantile Mortgage Corp.; Vice President and Assistant Treasurer
Formerly Vice Chairman and President, CUSTODIAN
Mercantile-Safe Deposit & Trust Co.; and Robert G. Alley
President, Mercantile Bankshares Vice President State Street Bank and Trust Company
225 Franklin Street
Jack Fields Melville B. Cox Boston, MA 02110
Chief Executive Officer Vice President
Texana Global, Inc.; COUNSEL TO THE FUND
Formerly Member Jonathan C. Schoolar
of the U.S. House of Representatives Senior Vice President Ballard Spahr
Andrews & Ingersoll, LLP
Carl Frischling Renee A. Friedli 1735 Market Street
Partner Assistant Secretary Philadelphia, PA 19103
Kramer, Levin, Naftalis & Frankel
P. Michelle Grace COUNSEL TO THE DIRECTORS
Robert H. Graham Assistant Secretary
President and Chief Executive Officer Kramer, Levin, Naftalis & Frankel
A I M Management Group Inc. Jeffrey H. Kupor 919 Third Avenue
Assistant Secretary New York, NY 10022
Prema Mathai-Davis
Chief Executive Officer, YWCA of the U.S.A. Nancy L. Martin DISTRIBUTOR
Commissioner, New York City Dept. for the Assistant Secretary
Aging; and member of the Board of Directors A I M Distributors, Inc.
Metropolitan Transportation Authority of Ofelia M. Mayo 11 Greenway Plaza
New York State Assistant Secretary Suite 100
Houston, TX 77046
Lewis F. Pennock Lisa A. Moss
Attorney Assistant Secretary AUDITORS
Ian W. Robinson Kathleen J. Pflueger KPMG Peat Marwick LLP
Consultant; Formerly Executive Assistant Secretary 700 Louisiana
Vice President and Houston, TX 77002
Chief Financial Officer Samuel D. Sirko
Bell Atlantic Management Assistant Secretary
Services, Inc.
Stephen I. Winer
Louis S. Sklar Assistant Secretary
Executive Vice President
Hines Interests Mary J. Benson
Limited Partnership Assistant Treasurer
</TABLE>
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THE AIM FAMILY OF FUNDS--Registered Trademark--
<TABLE>
<S> <C> <C>
GROWTH FUNDS INTERNATIONAL GROWTH FUNDS A I M Management Group Inc. has provided
AIM Aggressive Growth Fund(1) AIM Advisor International Value Fund leadership in the mutual fund industry
AIM Blue Chip Fund AIM Asian Growth Fund since 1976 and managed approximately $91
AIM Capital Development Fund AIM Developing Markets Fund(2) billion in assets for more than 5.5 million
AIM Constellation Fund AIM Emerging Markets Fund(2) shareholders, including individual investors,
AIM Mid Cap Equity Fund(2),(A) AIM Europe Growth Fund(2) corporate clients, and financial institutions,
AIM Select Growth Fund(3) AIM European Development Fund as of September 30, 1998.
AIM Small Cap Growth Fund(2),(B) AIM International Equity Fund The AIM Family of Funds--Registered
AIM Small Cap Opportunities Fund AIM International Growth Fund(2) Trademark--is distributed nationwide, and AIM
AIM Value Fund AIM Japan Growth Fund(2) today is the 11th-largest mutual fund complex
AIM Weingarten Fund AIM Latin American Growth Fund(2) in the U.S. in assets under management,
AIM New Pacific Growth Fund(2) according to Strategic Insight, an independent
GROWTH & INCOME FUNDS mutual fund monitor.
AIM Advisor Flex Fund GLOBAL GROWTH FUNDS
AIM Advisor Large Cap Value Fund AIM Global Aggressive Growth Fund
AIM Advisor MultiFlex Fund AIM Global Growth Fund
AIM Advisor Real Estate Fund AIM Worldwide Growth Fund(2)
AIM Balanced Fund
AIM Basic Value Fund(2),(C) GLOBAL GROWTH & INCOME FUNDS
AIM Charter Fund AIM Global Growth & Income Fund(2)
AIM Global Utilities Fund
INCOME FUNDS
AIM Floating Rate Fund(2) GLOBAL INCOME FUNDS
AIM High Yield Fund AIM Emerging Markets Debt Fund(2),(D)
AIM High Yield Fund II AIM Global Government Income Fund(2)
AIM Income Fund AIM Global Income Fund
AIM Intermediate Government Fund AIM Strategic Income Fund(2)
AIM Limited Maturity Treasury Fund
THEME FUNDS
TAX-FREE INCOME FUNDS AIM Global Consumer Products and Services Fund(2)
AIM High Income Municipal Fund AIM Global Financial Services Fund(2)
AIM Municipal Bond Fund AIM Global Health Care Fund(2)
AIM Tax-Exempt Bond Fund of Connecticut AIM Global Infrastructure Fund(2)
AIM Tax-Free Intermediate Fund AIM Global Resources Fund(2)
AIM Global Telecommunications Fund(2)
MONEY MARKET FUNDS AIM Global Trends Fund(2),(E)
AIM Dollar Fund(2)
AIM Money Market Fund
AIM Tax-Exempt Cash Fund
</TABLE>
(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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