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LETTER TO THE SHAREHOLDERS OF THE J.P. MORGAN INSTITUTIONAL DISCIPLINED EQUITY
FUND
January 15, 1998
Dear Shareholder:
Your Fund has changed its name. The JPM Institutional Disciplined Equity Fund is
now the J.P. Morgan Institutional Disciplined Equity Fund. When J.P. Morgan
began advising mutual funds over 15 years ago, regulatory restrictions prevented
us from using our name in the title of any mutual fund, which led to the JPM
acronym. With the evolution of today's financial marketplace, we are now able to
proudly include the full J.P. Morgan name in the title of your Fund.
We are pleased to report that the J.P. Morgan Institutional Disciplined Equity
Fund performed well during the six-month period ending November 30, 1997,
providing a solid return of 13.58%. This performance was in line with the 13.58%
return of the S&P 500 Index over the same period, and was well above the
12.16% return provided by Fund competitors included in the Lipper Equity Growth
and Income Fund Average.
The Fund's net asset value increased from $11.47 per share at June 1, 1997 to
$12.97 at November 30, 1997, after making distributions of $0.03 from long-term
capital gains and $0.03 from ordinary income. The Fund's net assets stood at
$169.6 million at the end of the period under review. The net assets of The
Disciplined Equity Portfolio, in which the Fund invests, totaled approximately
$189.7 million at November 30, 1997.
The report that follows includes a Q&A with Timothy J. Devlin, a member of the
portfolio management team. This interview is designed to answer commonly asked
questions about the Fund, elaborate on what happened during the reporting
period, and provide an outlook for the months ahead.
As chairman and president of Asset Management Services, we look forward to
sharing Morgan's insights regarding global markets with you going forward. If
you have any comments or questions, please call your Morgan representative or
J.P. Morgan Funds Services at (800) 766-7722.
Sincerely yours,
/s/ Ramon de Oliveira /s/ Keith M. Schappert
Ramon de Oliveira Keith M. Schappert
Chairman of Asset Management President of Asset Management Services
Services J.P. Morgan & Co. Incorporated
J.P. Morgan & Co. Incorporated
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
LETTER TO THE SHAREHOLDERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
FUND PERFORMANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
PORTFOLIO MANAGER Q&A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
FUND FACTS AND HIGHLIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
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FUND PERFORMANCE
EXAMINING PERFORMANCE
One way to look at performance is to review a fund's average annual total
return. This figure takes the fund's actual (or cumulative) return and shows you
what would have happened if the fund had achieved that return by performing at a
constant rate each year. Average annual total returns represent the average
yearly change in a fund's value over various time periods, typically 1, 5, or 10
years (or since inception). Total returns for periods of less than one year are
not annualized and provide a picture of how a fund has performed over the short
term.
PERFORMANCE TOTAL RETURNS
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THREE SIX SINCE
AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 1997 MONTHS MONTHS INCEPTION*
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J.P. Morgan Institutional
Disciplined Equity Fund 5.79% 13.58% 24.07%
S&P 500 6.67% 13.58% 23.40%
Lipper Growth and Income Average 4.12% 12.16% 19.62%
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 1997
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J.P. Morgan Institutional
Disciplined Equity Fund 7.66% 27.19% 22.83%
S&P 500 7.49% 26.26% 22.02%
Lipper Growth and Income Average 9.04% 24.59% 20.78%
* 1/3/97 -- COMMENCEMENT OF OPERATIONS (TOTAL RETURNS BASED ON MONTH-END
FOLLOWING INCEPTION). THE FUND'S TOTAL RETURN SINCE ITS COMMENCEMENT OF
OPERATIONS ON 1/3/97 IS 30.3%.
PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT A GUARANTEE OF FUTURE RESULTS. FUND RETURNS ARE NET OF
FEES, ASSUME THE REINVESTMENT OF DISTRIBUTIONS AND REFLECT REIMBURSEMENT OF
CERTAIN FUND AND PORTFOLIO EXPENSES AS DESCRIBED IN THE PROSPECTUS. LIPPER
ANALYTICAL SERVICES, INC. IS A LEADING SOURCE FOR MUTUAL FUND DATA.
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PORTFOLIO MANAGER Q&A
[PHOTO] Following is an interview with TIMOTHY J. DEVLIN, Vice President,
a member of the portfolio management team for The Disciplined
Equity Portfolio in which the Fund invests. Tim joined J.P.
Morgan Investment in 1996 after spending nine years at Mitchell
Hutchins, where he managed quantitatively driven equity
portfolios for institutional and retail investors. Tim was
educated at Union College, where he received a B.A. in Economics.
This interview was conducted on January 9, 1998 and reflects
Tim's views on that date.
IN THE LAST SIX MONTHS, WE'VE SEEN EXTREME VOLATILITY IN THE WORLD'S EQUITY
MARKETS. CAN YOU COMMENT ON THE SITUATION IN SOUTHEAST ASIA, WHICH DROVE THAT
VOLATILITY?
TJD: It's a bit ironic that a lack of volatility in certain Southeast (SE)
Asian* currencies contributed to the overvaluation that preceded the crisis.
Investors and speculators had been seeking higher rates of return in
countries like Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia, but underestimated currency
risk, which was perceived to be low; many SE Asian currencies were pegged to
the U.S. dollar, which artificially stabilized them. Of course, it turned out
to be a house of cards, and we saw a sudden, sharp correction in SE Asia's
markets followed by a period of volatility as investors continued to reassess
the risks relative to the potential rewards.
HOW WAS THE U.S. EQUITY MARKET IMPACTED BY SE ASIA'S EVENTS?
TJD: U.S. stocks also experienced a sharp correction and an increase in
volatility. In light of SE Asia's turmoil, the very largest U.S. stocks have
been viewed by some as a safe haven relative to smaller stocks, compounding
what we see as a relative misvaluation. But the biggest impact to U.S. stocks
may not have been felt yet; the weaker Asian currencies could result in
cheaper U.S. imports, making it difficult for companies to raise prices. At
the same time, record low unemployment is leading to higher wages in the U.S.
This combination could squeeze corporate profits in the coming year. Combined
with sky-high consensus earnings forecasts, this profit squeeze could have an
undesirable effect on U.S. stock prices.
* FOR A MORE DETAILED EXPLANATION OF THE SOUTHEAST ASIAN "CRISIS," PLEASE
CALL 1-800-766-7722 TO OBTAIN A COPY OF J.P. MORGAN INVESTMENT'S MOST
RECENT PUBLICATION OF "INVESTMENT INSIGHTS."
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HOW HAS THE FUND PERFORMED DURING THE SIX-MONTH PERIOD?
TJD: Regarding the Portfolio, we pay very close attention to the benchmark, the
S&P 500. So essentially, what we try to do is stay neutral to the index -- as
far as sector weights and market cap is concerned -- and on a stock-by-stock
basis, eliminate what we believe to be the "losers," and overweight the
"winners." This process focuses the Portfolio on our greatest strength: stock
selection.
In the type of narrow market we recently experienced -- that is, in a market
where only a small segment of stocks (the large-caps) outperformed -- it is
really very difficult to beat the index; not impossible though. I think the risk
control aspects of the Portfolio have helped us tremendously during this period,
and have helped us stay close to the index in terms of performance. In fact, the
Fund performed exactly in line with the index for the six-month period, despite
the extremes in volatility we've recently seen and the limited number of
outperformers. And since inception, the Fund has outperformed its benchmark, due
to the success of our stock-by-stock selection decisions.
Specifically, stock selection in the pharmaceutical industry has helped the
Fund's performance over the period. WARNER LAMBERT is one of those names that
has done well for the Fund. Warner Lambert had two of the most successful drug
launches this year with Lipitor (a cholesterol drug) and Rezulin (a diabetes
drug), far exceeding analysts' sales estimates. The stock gave back some of its
gains due to side effects related to Rezulin, but continues to remain
attractive.
Also important to note is that while we will stay close to the index, we will go
outside the S&P 500 when researching and selecting stocks. This often brings
names into the Portfolio that will enhance performance. We think that by relying
on only the 500 stocks selected by the S&P committee, we would be unduly
limiting the return potential of the Fund. So where we see opportunities, we
will go outside the S&P 500.
So all in all, I think I would just reemphasize the importance of our research
and risk-control capabilities, and attribute the Fund's good performance to our
success in those areas of expertise.
LOOKING FORWARD, HOW WILL THE PORTFOLIO BE INVESTED AS WE MOVE INTO 1998?
TJD: We plan to keep the Portfolio fully invested and sector neutral. And we'll
just continue to do what we believe we do best: uncover stock opportunities
which appear to be undervalued based on our research, and avoid those companies
we determine are overvalued.
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FUND FACTS
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE
The J.P. Morgan Institutional Disciplined Equity Fund seeks to provide a high
total return from a broadly diversified portfolio of equity securities. It is
designed for investors who want the potential to outperform the S&P 500 Stock
Index without assuming a level of risk substantially greater than that of the
Index.
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COMMENCEMENT OF OPERATIONS
1/3/97
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NET ASSETS AS OF 11/30/97
$169,643,136
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CAPITAL GAIN PAYABLE DATES
12/24/97
EXPENSE RATIO
The Fund's current annualized expense ratio of 0.45% covers shareholders'
expenses for custody, tax reporting, investment advisory, and shareholder
services, after reimbursement. The Fund is no-load and does not charge any
sales, redemption, or exchange fees. There are no additional charges for buying,
selling, or safekeeping Fund shares, or for wiring dividend or redemption
proceeds from the Fund.
FUND HIGHLIGHTS
ALL DATA AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 1997
PORTFOLIO ALLOCATION
(AS A PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL INVESTMENTS)
[PIE CHART]
/ / CONSUMER GOODS & SERVICES 22.7%
/ / FINANCE 15.6%
/ / TECHNOLOGY 15.4%
/ / HEALTH CARE 10.8%
/ / INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS & SERVICES 9.7%
/ / UTILITIES 9.2%
/ / ENERGY 8.5%
/ / BASIC INDUSTRIES 4.4%
/ / TRANSPORTATION 1.2%
/ / SHORT-TERM & OTHER 2.5%
LARGEST EQUITY HOLDINGS % OF TOTAL INVESTMENTS
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INTEL CORP. 2.5%
(SEMI-CONDUCTORS)
EXXON CORP. 2.5%
(OIL-PRODUCTION)
MERCK & COMPANY, INC. 2.2%
(PHARMACEUTICALS)
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP. 2.1%
(COMPUTER SYSTEMS)
GENERAL ELECTRIC CO. 2.1%
(DIVERSIFIED MANUFACTURING)
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO. 2.0%
(PHARMACEUTICALS)
PROCTER & GAMBLE CO. 1.9%
(HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS)
COCA-COLA CO. 1.7%
(FOOD, BEVERAGES & TOBACCO)
BOEING CO. 1.7%
(AEROSPACE)
SBC COMMUNICATIONS, INC. 1.6%
(TELEPHONE)
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FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC. IS THE DISTRIBUTOR FOR THE J.P. MORGAN INSTITUTIONAL
DISCIPLINED EQUITY FUND (THE "FUND").
MORGAN GUARANTY TRUST COMPANY OF NEW YORK ("MORGAN") SERVES AS PORTFOLIO
INVESTMENT ADVISOR AND MAKES THE FUND AVAILABLE SOLELY IN ITS CAPACITY AS
SHAREHOLDER SERVICING AGENT FOR CUSTOMERS. INVESTMENTS IN THE FUND ARE NOT
DEPOSITS OR OBLIGATIONS OF, OR GUARANTEED OR ENDORSED BY, MORGAN OR ANY OTHER
BANK. SHARES OF THE FUND ARE NOT FEDERALLY INSURED BY THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT
INSURANCE CORPORATION, THE FEDERAL RESERVE BOARD, OR ANY OTHER AGENCY.
INVESTMENT RETURN AND PRINCIPAL VALUE OF AN INVESTMENT IN THE FUND CAN
FLUCTUATE, SO AN INVESTOR'S SHARES WHEN REDEEMED MAY BE WORTH MORE OR LESS THAN
THEIR ORIGINAL COST.
The performance data quoted herein represent past performance. Please remember
that past performance is not a guarantee of future performance. Fund returns are
net of fees and assume the reinvestment of distributions and reflect
reimbursement of certain Fund expenses as described in the Prospectus. Had
expenses not been subsidized, returns would have been lower. Although gathered
from reliable sources, benchmark data accuracy cannot be guaranteed.
MORE COMPLETE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND, INCLUDING MANAGEMENT FEES AND OTHER
EXPENSES, IS PROVIDED IN THE PROSPECTUS, WHICH SHOULD BE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE
INVESTING. YOU MAY OBTAIN ADDITIONAL COPIES OF THE PROSPECTUS BY CALLING
J.P. MORGAN FUNDS SERVICES AT (800) 766-7722.
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J.P. MORGAN INSTITUTIONAL DISCIPLINED EQUITY FUND
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (UNAUDITED)
NOVEMBER 30, 1997
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ASSETS
Investment in The Disciplined Equity Portfolio
("Portfolio"), at value $169,611,661
Receivable for Shares of Beneficial Interest Sold 45,055
Receivable for Expense Reimbursements 27,086
Deferred Organization Expenses 8,199
Other Assets 3,106
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Total Assets 169,695,107
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LIABILITIES
Shareholder Servicing Fee Payable 13,509
Organization Expenses Payable 4,208
Administrative Services Fee Payable 4,080
Accrued Trustees' Fees and Expenses 585
Administration Fee Payable 363
Fund Services Fee Payable 220
Accrued Expenses 29,006
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Total Liabilities 51,971
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NET ASSETS
Applicable to 13,077,034 Shares of Beneficial
Interest Outstanding
(par value $0.001, unlimited shares authorized) $169,643,136
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Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price
Per Share $12.97
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ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS
Paid-in Capital $157,926,873
Undistributed Net Investment Income 700,543
Accumulated Net Realized Gain on Investment 1,417,802
Net Unrealized Appreciation of Investment 9,597,918
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Net Assets $169,643,136
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The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.
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J.P. MORGAN INSTITUTIONAL DISCIPLINED EQUITY FUND
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 1997
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INVESTMENT INCOME ALLOCATED FROM PORTFOLIO
Allocated Dividend Income (Net of Foreign
Withholding Tax of $5,184) $ 811,435
Allocated Interest Income 112,345
Allocated Portfolio Expenses (Net of
Reimbursement of $70,091) (223,237)
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Net Investment Income Allocated from
Portfolio 700,543
FUND EXPENSES
Shareholder Servicing Fee $ 49,609
Registration Fees 18,893
Administrative Services Fee 15,056
Transfer Agent Fees 8,214
Professional Fees 6,114
Printing Expenses 5,724
Fund Services Fee 1,730
Administration Fee 1,392
Amortization of Organization Expenses 1,002
Trustees' Fees and Expenses 728
Insurance Expense 142
Miscellaneous 1,702
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Total Fund Expenses 110,306
Less: Reimbursement of Expenses (110,306)
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NET FUND EXPENSES --
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NET INVESTMENT INCOME 700,543
NET REALIZED GAIN ON INVESTMENT ALLOCATED FROM
PORTFOLIO 1,738,888
NET CHANGE IN UNREALIZED APPRECIATION OF
INVESTMENT ALLOCATED FROM PORTFOLIO 6,484,477
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NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM
OPERATIONS $8,923,908
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The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.
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J.P. MORGAN INSTITUTIONAL DISCIPLINED EQUITY FUND
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
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FOR THE PERIOD
FOR THE SIX JANUARY 3, 1997
MONTHS ENDED (COMMENCEMENT OF
NOVEMBER 30, 1997 OPERATIONS) TO
(UNAUDITED) MAY 31, 1997
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INCREASE IN NET ASSETS
FROM OPERATIONS
Net Investment Income $ 700,543 $ 192,456
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investment Allocated
from Portfolio 1,738,888 (144,254)
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation of
Investment Allocated from Portfolio 6,484,477 3,113,441
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Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from
Operations 8,923,908 3,161,643
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DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS FROM
Net Investment Income (192,456) --
Net Realized Gain (176,832) --
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Total Distributions to Shareholders (369,288) --
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TRANSACTIONS IN SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST
Proceeds from Shares of Beneficial Interest Sold 113,802,478 49,177,316
Reinvestment of Dividends and Distributions 368,925 --
Cost of Shares of Beneficial Interest Redeemed (2,809,070) (2,612,776)
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Net Increase from Transactions in Shares of
Beneficial Interest 111,362,333 46,564,540
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Total Increase in Net Assets 119,916,953 49,726,183
NET ASSETS
Beginning of Period 49,726,183 --
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End of Period (including undistributed net
investment income of $700,543 and $192,456,
respectively) $ 169,643,136 $ 49,726,183
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The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.
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J.P. MORGAN INSTITUTIONAL DISCIPLINED EQUITY FUND
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
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Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period are as follows:
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FOR THE PERIOD
FOR THE JANUARY 3, 1997
SIX MONTHS ENDED (COMMENCEMENT OF
NOVEMBER 30, 1997 OPERATIONS) TO
(UNAUDITED) MAY 31, 1997
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NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF PERIOD $ 11.47 $ 10.00
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INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS
Net Investment Income 0.04 0.04
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain on Investment 1.52 1.43
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Total from Investment Operations 1.56 1.47
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LESS DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS FROM
Net Investment Income (0.03) --
Net Realized Gain (0.03) --
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Total Distributions to Shareholders (0.06) --
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NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD $ 12.97 $ 11.47
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RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Total Return 13.58%(a) 14.70%(a)
Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) $ 169,643 $ 49,726
Ratios to Average Net Assets
Expenses 0.45%(b) 0.45%(b)
Net Investment Income 1.41%(b) 1.58%(b)
Decrease Reflected in Expense Ratio due to
Expense Reimbursement 0.36%(b) 0.89%(b)
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(a) Not annualized.
(b) Annualized.
The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.
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J.P. MORGAN INSTITUTIONAL DISCIPLINED EQUITY FUND
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
NOVEMBER 30, 1997
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1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The J.P. Morgan Institutional Disciplined Equity Fund (the "Fund") is a separate
series of the J.P. Morgan Institutional Funds, a Massachusetts business trust
(the "Trust") which was organized on November 4, 1992. The Trust is registered
under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as an open-end management
investment company. The Fund commenced operations on January 3, 1997. Prior to
January 1, 1998, the Trust's and the Fund's names were The JPM Institutional
Funds and The JPM Institutional Disciplined Equity Fund, respectively.
The Fund invests all of its investable assets in The Disciplined Equity
Portfolio (the "Portfolio"), a diversified open-end management investment
company having the same investment objective as the Fund. The value of such
investment included in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities reflects the
Fund's proportionate interest in the net assets of the Portfolio (89% at
November 30, 1997). The performance of the Fund is directly affected by the
performance of the Portfolio. The financial statements of the Portfolio,
including the Schedule of Investments, are included elsewhere in this report and
should be read in conjunction with the Fund's financial statements.
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that
affect the reported amounts and disclosures. Actual amounts could differ from
those estimates. The following is a summary of the significant accounting
policies of the Fund:
a) Valuation of securities by the Portfolio is discussed in Note 1 of the
Portfolio's Notes to Financial Statements which are included elsewhere in
this report.
b) The Fund records its share of net investment income, realized and
unrealized gain and loss and adjusts its investment in the Portfolio each
day. All the net investment income and realized and unrealized gain and
loss of the Portfolio is allocated pro rata among the Fund and other
investors in the Portfolio at the time of such determination.
c) Substantially all the Fund's net investment income is declared as
dividends and paid semi-annually. Distributions to shareholders of net
realized capital gain, if any, are declared and paid annually.
d) The Fund incurred organization expenses in the amount of $10,000. Morgan
Guaranty Trust Company of New York ("Morgan") has agreed to pay the
organization expenses of the Fund. The Fund has agreed to reimburse Morgan
for these costs which are being deferred and will be amortized on a
straight-line basis over a period not to exceed five-years beginning with
the commencement of operations of the Fund.
e) The Fund is treated as a separate entity for federal income tax purposes
and intends to comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of
1986, as amended, applicable to regulated investment companies and to
distribute substantially all of its income, including net realized capital
gains, if any, within the prescribed time periods. Accordingly, no
provision for federal income or excise tax is necessary.
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J.P. MORGAN INSTITUTIONAL DISCIPLINED EQUITY FUND
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED)
NOVEMBER 30, 1997
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f ) Expenses incurred by the Trust with respect to any two or more funds in
the Trust are allocated in proportion to the net assets of each fund in
the Trust, except where allocations of direct expenses to each fund can
otherwise be made fairly. Expenses directly attributable to a fund are
charged to that fund.
2. TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES
a) The Trust, on behalf of the Fund, has retained Funds Distributor, Inc.
("FDI"), a registered broker-dealer, to serve as co-administrator and
distributor. Under a Co-Administration Agreement between FDI and the Trust
on behalf of the Fund, FDI provides administrative services necessary for
the operations of the Fund, furnishes office space and facilities required
for conducting the business of the Fund and pays the compensation of the
Fund's officers affiliated with FDI. The Fund has agreed to pay FDI fees
equal to its allocable share of an annual complex-wide charge of $425,000
plus FDI's out-of-pocket expenses. The amount allocable to the Fund is
based on the ratio of the Fund's net assets to the aggregate net assets of
the Trust, and certain other investment companies subject to similar
agreements with FDI. For the six months ended November 30, 1997, the fee
for these services amounted to $1,392.
b) The Trust, on behalf of the Fund, has an Administrative Services Agreement
(the "Services Agreement") with Morgan under which Morgan is responsible
for certain aspects of the administration and operation of the Fund. Under
the Services Agreement, the Fund has agreed to pay Morgan a fee equal to
its allocable share of an annual complex-wide charge. This charge is
calculated based on the aggregate average daily net assets of the
Portfolio and other portfolios in which the Trust and the J.P. Morgan
Funds (formerly The JPM Pierpont Funds) invest (the "Master Portfolios")
and J.P. Morgan Series Trust (formerly JPM Series Trust) in accordance
with the following annual schedule: 0.09% on the first $7 billion of their
aggregate average daily net assets and 0.04% of the aggregate average
daily net assets in excess of $7 billion less the complex-wide fees
payable to FDI. The portion of this charge paid by the Fund is determined
by the proportionate share that its net assets bear to the net assets of
the Trust, the Master Portfolios, other investors in the Master Portfolios
for which Morgan provides similar services, and J.P. Morgan Series Trust.
For the six months ended November 30, 1997, the fee for these services
amounted to $15,056.
In addition, Morgan has agreed to reimburse the Fund to the extent
necessary to maintain the total operating expenses of the Fund, including
the expenses allocated to the Fund from the Portfolio, at no more than
0.45% of the average daily net assets of the Fund through February 28,
1998. For the six months ended November 30, 1997, Morgan has agreed to
reimburse the Fund $110,306 for expenses that exceeded this limit.
c) The Trust, on behalf of the Fund, has a Shareholder Servicing Agreement
with Morgan to provide account administration and personal account
maintenance service to Fund shareholders. The agreement provides for the
Fund to pay Morgan a fee for these services which is computed daily and
paid monthly at an annual rate of 0.10% of the average daily net assets of
the Fund. For the six months ended November 30, 1997, the fee for these
services amounted to $49,609.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED)
NOVEMBER 30, 1997
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d) The Trust, on behalf of the Fund, has a Fund Services Agreement with
Pierpont Group, Inc. ("Group") to assist the Trustees in exercising their
overall supervisory responsibilities for the Trust's affairs. The Trustees
of the Trust represent all the existing shareholders of Group. The Fund's
allocated portion of Group's costs in performing its services amounted to
$1,730 for the six months ended November 30, 1997.
e) An aggregate annual fee of $75,000 is paid to each Trustee for serving as
a Trustee of the Trust, The J.P. Morgan Funds, the Master Portfolios, and
J.P. Morgan Series Trust. The Trustees' Fees and Expenses shown in the
financial statements represent the Fund's allocated portion of the total
fees and expenses. Prior to April 1, 1997, the aggregate annual Trustee
fee was $65,000. The Trust's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer also
serves as Chairman of Group and received compensation and employee
benefits from Group in his role as Group's Chairman. The allocated portion
of such compensation and benefits included in the Fund Services Fee shown
in the financial statements was $300.
3. TRANSACTIONS IN SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST
The Declaration of Trust permits the Trustees to issue an unlimited number of
full and fractional shares of beneficial interest of one or more series.
Transactions in shares of beneficial interest of the Fund were as follows:
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FOR THE PERIOD
FOR THE SIX JANUARY 3, 1997
MONTHS ENDED (COMMENCEMENT OF
NOVEMBER 30, 1997 OPERATIONS) TO
(UNAUDITED) MAY 31, 1997
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Shares sold...................................... 8,938,782 4,595,214
Reinvestment of dividends and distributions...... 29,326 --
Shares redeemed.................................. (227,247) (259,041)
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Net Increase..................................... 8,740,861 4,336,173
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4. CREDIT AGREEMENT
The Trust, on behalf of the Fund, together with other affiliated investment
companies (the "Funds"), entered into a revolving line of credit agreement (the
"Agreement") on May 28, 1997, with unaffiliated lenders. Additionally, since all
of the investable assets of the Fund are in the Fund Portfolio, the Portfolio is
party to certain covenant of the Agreement. The maximum borrowing under the
Agreement is $150,000,000. The Agreement expires on May 27, 1998, however, the
Fund and the unaffiliated lenders as parties to the Agreement will have the
ability to extend the Agreement and continue their participation therein for an
additional 364 days. The purpose of the Agreement is to provide another
alternative for settling large fund shareholder redemptions. Interest on any
such borrowings outstanding will approximate market rates. The Funds pay a
commitment fee at an annual rate of 0.065% on the unused portion of the
committed amount which is allocated to the Funds in accordance with procedures
established by their respective Trustees or Directors. The Fund has not borrowed
pursuant to the Agreement as of November 30, 1997.
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Semi-Annual Report November 30, 1997
(The following pages should be read in conjunction
with the J.P. Morgan Institutional Disciplined Equity Fund
Semi-Annual Financial Statements)
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COMMON STOCK (97.5%)
BASIC INDUSTRIES (4.4%)
CHEMICALS (2.5%)
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.................. 2,500 $ 191,719
Albemarle Corp................................... 2,000 49,875
Crompton & Knowles Corp.......................... 3,400 90,100
Cytec Industries, Inc.+.......................... 1,700 77,775
Dow Chemical Co.................................. 8,600 849,250
E.I. Du Pont de Nemours & Co.(a)................. 38,500 2,331,656
Georgia Gulf Corp................................ 100 3,106
Lyondell Petrochemical Co........................ 5,700 144,994
Monsanto Co...................................... 5,500 240,281
PPG Industries Inc............................... 300 17,381
Praxair, Inc..................................... 5,900 259,231
Rohm & Haas Co................................... 2,300 211,456
Solutia, Inc.+................................... 4,400 100,375
Union Carbide Corp............................... 5,800 255,925
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4,823,124
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FOREST PRODUCTS & PAPER (0.9%)
Boise Cascade Corp............................... 6,800 229,075
Bowater Inc...................................... 1,700 76,287
Champion International Corp...................... 4,100 219,606
Georgia-Pacific Corp............................. 3,000 256,125
Mead Corp........................................ 2,400 154,950
Stone Container Corp.+........................... 2,500 31,250
Temple-Inland, Inc............................... 2,900 165,662
Union Camp Corp.................................. 1,500 90,094
Weyerhaeuser Co.................................. 8,500 448,906
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1,671,955
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METALS & MINING (1.0%)
Alcan Aluminum Ltd.**............................ 12,400 334,025
Allegheny Teledyne, Inc.......................... 14,100 363,075
Aluminum Company of America...................... 6,300 423,675
Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold, Inc., Class A.... 10,100 201,369
Inco, Ltd........................................ 4,400 83,875
Phelps Dodge Corp................................ 2,400 159,000
Reynolds Metals Co............................... 3,700 210,669
UCAR International, Inc.+........................ 900 35,944
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1,811,632
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TOTAL BASIC INDUSTRIES......................... 8,306,711
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CONSUMER GOODS & SERVICES (22.7%)
APPARELS & TEXTILES (0.4%)
Nike, Inc., Class B.............................. 13,900 $ 676,756
Reebok International Ltd. (ADR)+................. 4,100 161,181
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837,937
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AUTOMOTIVE (1.4%)
Chrysler Corp.................................... 50,600 1,736,212
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.......................... 5,900 132,012
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co...................... 11,700 710,044
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2,578,268
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BROADCASTING & PUBLISHING (0.9%)
Comcast Corp., Class A........................... 7,100 199,022
R.R. Donnelley & Sons Co......................... 6,400 225,600
Tele-Communications Inc., Series A+.............. 20,600 471,869
Tele-Communications TCI Ventures Group+.......... 8,400 190,837
U.S. West Media Group............................ 26,500 703,906
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1,791,234
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ENTERTAINMENT, LEISURE & MEDIA (2.6%)
Circus Circus Enterprises, Inc.+................. 4,100 84,562
Harrah's Entertainment, Inc.+.................... 4,100 82,256
International Game Technology.................... 3,800 95,000
ITT Corp.+....................................... 5,100 386,962
MGM Grand, Inc.+................................. 2,500 97,812
Mirage Resorts, Inc.+............................ 7,800 185,250
The Walt Disney Co............................... 22,800 2,164,575
Time Warner, Inc................................. 22,600 1,316,450
Viacom, Inc., Class B+........................... 15,200 532,000
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4,944,867
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FOOD, BEVERAGES & TOBACCO (7.2%)
Anheuser Busch Companies, Inc.................... 19,900 859,431
Coca-Cola Co.(a)................................. 51,500 3,218,750
CPC International, Inc........................... 1,600 165,400
General Mills, Inc............................... 5,900 436,600
Heinz (H.J.) Company............................. 11,800 590,737
Hershey Foods Corp............................... 1,800 110,475
Kellogg Co....................................... 14,600 677,075
Nabisco Holdings Corp., Class A.................. 1,700 79,262
PepsiCo, Inc.(a)................................. 44,700 1,648,312
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FOOD, BEVERAGES & TOBACCO (CONTINUED)
Philip Morris Companies, Inc.(a)................. 63,000 $ 2,740,500
Ralston-Ralston Purina Group..................... 3,800 353,400
Sara Lee Corp.................................... 17,000 898,875
Seagram Company, Ltd.**.......................... 15,500 500,844
Unilever NV (ADR)................................ 22,500 1,306,406
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13,586,067
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HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES FURNISHINGS (0.4%)
Black & Decker Corp.............................. 4,800 176,400
Leggett & Platt, Inc............................. 7,000 301,000
Whirlpool Corp................................... 5,600 306,950
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784,350
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HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS (2.1%)
Fort James Corp.................................. 1,100 43,037
Procter & Gamble Co.(a).......................... 47,900 3,655,369
Rubbermaid, Inc.................................. 11,000 266,750
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3,965,156
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MISCELLANEOUS (0.2%)
Service Corp. International...................... 11,000 402,187
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PERSONAL CARE (1.2%)
Avon Products, Inc............................... 4,700 271,719
Gillette Co...................................... 21,800 2,012,412
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2,284,131
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RESTAURANTS & HOTELS (0.9%)
Extended Stay America, Inc.+..................... 3,800 43,700
Hilton Hotels Corp............................... 10,900 339,262
McDonald's Corp.................................. 28,400 1,377,400
Tricon Global Restaurants, Inc.+................. 10 338
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1,760,700
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RETAIL (5.3%)
Albertson's, Inc................................. 10,300 457,062
American Stores Co., New Shares.................. 11,400 225,862
AutoZone, Inc.+.................................. 6,300 189,000
Circuit City Stores, Inc......................... 4,100 134,531
Corporate Express, Inc.+......................... 6,700 105,316
Dayton Hudson Corp............................... 10,500 697,594
Dillard's Inc., Class A.......................... 5,500 201,094
Federated Department Stores, Inc.+............... 8,700 396,394
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RETAIL (CONTINUED)
Footstar, Inc.+.................................. 100 $ 3,000
General Nutrition Companies, Inc.+............... 2,900 99,144
Hasbro, Inc...................................... 4,200 122,062
Home Depot, Inc.................................. 7,200 402,750
Kroger Co.+...................................... 12,000 413,250
Lowe's Companies, Inc............................ 3,500 160,781
Mattel, Inc...................................... 21,800 873,362
May Department Stores Co......................... 3,400 182,750
Nine West Group, Inc.+........................... 1,000 27,187
Penney (J.C.) Inc................................ 9,200 591,100
Safeway, Inc.+................................... 9,800 595,350
Sears, Roebuck & Co.............................. 17,000 778,812
TJX Companies, Inc............................... 3,500 120,750
Toys 'R' Us, Inc.+............................... 12,700 433,387
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.(a)......................... 72,700 2,903,456
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10,113,994
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TEXTILES (0.1%)
Fruit of the Loom, Inc., Class A+................ 5,000 116,562
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TOTAL CONSUMER GOODS & SERVICES................ 43,165,453
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ENERGY (8.5%)
GAS EXPLORATION (0.1%)
Anadarko Petroleum Corp.......................... 2,000 130,000
Falcon Drilling Co., Inc.+....................... 3,400 109,650
Pogo Producing Co................................ 500 15,687
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255,337
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OIL-PRODUCTION (7.6%)
Amoco Corp....................................... 9,800 882,000
Ashland, Inc..................................... 2,400 112,050
Atlantic Richfield Co............................ 10,000 815,000
Chevron Corp..................................... 19,100 1,531,581
Exxon Corp.(a)................................... 77,200 4,709,200
Mobil Corp....................................... 24,500 1,762,469
Occidental Petroleum Corp........................ 10,200 302,812
Royal Dutch Petroleum Co. (ADR)(a)............... 54,800 2,887,275
Texaco Inc....................................... 18,000 1,017,000
Tosco Corp....................................... 4,700 153,044
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OIL-PRODUCTION (CONTINUED)
Unocal Corp...................................... 7,000 $ 278,687
Valero Energy Corp............................... 1,500 47,062
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14,498,180
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OIL-SERVICES (0.8%)
Baker Hughes, Inc................................ 2,000 83,750
Cooper Cameron Corp.+............................ 2,400 146,250
Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc................... 3,000 149,625
ENSCO International, Inc......................... 2,100 75,075
Input/Output, Inc.+.............................. 1,000 25,875
Noble Drilling Corp.+............................ 3,900 117,244
Schlumberger, Ltd................................ 9,500 781,969
Smith International, Inc.+....................... 1,300 83,200
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1,462,988
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TOTAL ENERGY................................... 16,216,505
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FINANCE (15.6%)
BANKING (8.4%)
Ahmanson, (H.F.) and Co.......................... 2,200 130,900
Associated Banc - Corp........................... 1,600 79,800
Banc One Corp.................................... 17,900 919,612
BankAmerica Corp................................. 19,700 1,438,100
BankBoston Corp.................................. 4,700 418,887
Barnett Banks, Inc............................... 13,500 950,062
Charter One Financial, Inc....................... 3,700 220,150
Chase Manhattan Corp............................. 15,000 1,629,375
Citicorp......................................... 14,900 1,787,069
Compass Bancshares, Inc.......................... 3,000 120,281
Crestar Financial Corp........................... 5,900 303,112
Deposit Guaranty Corp............................ 1,300 62,725
Dime Bancorp, Inc................................ 3,900 94,575
First Chicago NBD Corp........................... 9,600 751,200
First Commerce Corp.............................. 3,300 212,025
First Empire State Corp.......................... 200 84,400
First Hawaiian, Inc.............................. 200 7,537
First Tennessee National Corp.................... 2,100 125,016
First Union Corp................................. 17,300 843,375
Firstar Corp..................................... 8,900 347,100
Fleet Financial Group, Inc....................... 8,800 581,350
Golden West Financial Corp....................... 1,800 161,325
GreenPoint Financial Corp........................ 1,400 93,275
Household International, Inc..................... 3,500 441,000
KeyCorp.......................................... 6,100 411,369
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BANKING (CONTINUED)
Marshall & Ilsley Corp........................... 100 $ 5,325
Mercantile Bancorporation, Inc................... 4,200 218,400
National Commerce Bancorporation................. 1,500 44,625
NationsBank Corp.(a)............................. 14,600 876,912
North Fork Bancorporation, Inc................... 2,000 60,750
Northern Trust Corp.............................. 1,700 105,772
Pacific Century Financial Corp................... 1,200 61,200
Provident Financial Group, Inc................... 1,300 59,150
Republic New York Corp........................... 1,800 195,750
Signet Banking Corp.............................. 5,200 280,475
Southtrust Corp.................................. 4,100 223,834
Sovereign Bancorp, Inc........................... 3,900 73,978
Star Banc Corp................................... 2,700 145,800
TCF Financial Corp............................... 1,400 82,775
Valley National Bancorp.......................... 1,300 45,256
Washington Federal, Inc.......................... 1,500 48,375
Washington Mutual, Inc........................... 8,100 558,900
Wells Fargo & Co................................. 2,100 645,225
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15,946,122
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FINANCIAL SERVICES (3.6%)
Advanta Corp., Class B........................... 600 16,238
Associates First Capital Corp., Class A.......... 1,800 115,650
Bear Stearns Companies, Inc...................... 3,800 157,700
Beneficial Corp.................................. 1,700 131,963
ContiFinancial Corp.+............................ 1,500 39,469
Edwards (A.G.), Inc.............................. 3,000 101,625
Equifax, Inc..................................... 4,000 136,500
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation........... 22,600 932,250
Federal National Mortgage Association............ 34,400 1,816,750
Finova Group, Inc................................ 2,600 122,525
Green Tree Financial Corp........................ 2,300 70,438
Money Store, Inc................................. 1,800 45,113
Morgan Stanley, Dean Witter, Discover & Co....... 19,000 1,031,938
Ocwen Financial Corp.+........................... 1,800 43,650
Providian Financial Corp......................... 3,000 132,188
Travelers Group, Inc............................. 37,010 1,868,980
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INSURANCE (3.6%)
American General Corp............................ 7,400 $ 398,675
American International Group, Inc................ 29,600 2,984,050
CIGNA Corp....................................... 3,300 551,925
Financial Security Assurance Holdings, Ltd.*..... 1,300 57,038
Fremont General Corp............................. 1,500 69,000
Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc........... 5,200 435,500
Lincoln National Corp............................ 4,500 321,188
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.................. 9,500 707,156
MBIA, Inc........................................ 3,800 238,925
Ohio Casualty Corp............................... 4,500 207,000
PMI Group, Inc................................... 1,300 84,500
St. Paul Companies, Inc.......................... 4,900 392,000
Transamerica Corp................................ 1,800 195,413
UNUM Corp........................................ 5,700 270,394
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6,912,764
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TOTAL FINANCE.................................. 29,621,863
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HEALTH CARE (10.8%)
HEALTH SERVICES (2.0%)
Aetna Inc........................................ 10,400 783,900
Columbia / HCA Healthcare Corp.(a)............... 43,800 1,292,100
Health Care & Retirement Corp.+.................. 3,000 118,125
Health Management
Associates, Inc., Class A+..................... 100 2,450
Humana, Inc.+.................................... 14,000 310,625
Tenet Healthcare Corp.+.......................... 21,000 665,438
United Healthcare Corp........................... 13,400 697,638
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3,870,276
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MEDICAL SUPPLIES (0.6%)
Bausch & Lomb, Inc............................... 3,800 150,575
Biomet, Inc...................................... 200 4,769
Boston Scientific Corp.+......................... 13,500 610,031
Perkin-Elmer Corp................................ 4,000 278,250
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1,043,625
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PHARMACEUTICALS (8.2%)
Alza Corp.+...................................... 4,400 $ 117,425
American Home Products Corp...................... 9,800 684,775
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.(a)...................... 41,300 3,866,713
Crescendo Pharmaceuticals Corp.+................. 200 2,275
Forest Laboratories, Inc.+....................... 2,600 116,350
Johnson & Johnson................................ 21,300 1,340,569
Merck & Company, Inc............................. 43,300 4,094,556
Pfizer, Inc...................................... 22,500 1,636,875
Schering-Plough Corp............................. 20,500 1,285,094
Warner-Lambert Co................................ 16,600 2,321,925
Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc.+.................... 4,400 130,900
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15,597,457
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TOTAL HEALTH CARE.............................. 20,511,358
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INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS & SERVICES (9.7%)
AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLIES (0.3%)
Echlin, Inc...................................... 4,600 145,763
Genuine Parts Co................................. 13,400 428,800
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574,563
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BUILDING MATERIALS (0.1%)
Owens Corning.................................... 3,900 143,325
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CAPITAL GOODS (0.4%)
Cummins Engine Company, Inc...................... 1,700 109,438
Eaton Corp....................................... 3,400 321,088
Fluor Corp....................................... 4,300 154,531
Foster Wheeler Corp.............................. 2,100 64,706
Harnischfeger Industries, Inc.................... 2,500 95,469
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745,232
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DIVERSIFIED MANUFACTURING (6.6%)
Aeroquip-Vickers, Inc............................ 1,100 56,169
AlliedSignal, Inc................................ 42,100 1,562,963
Coltec Industries, Inc.+......................... 2,800 65,275
Cooper Industries, Inc........................... 5,000 258,125
General Electric Co.(a).......................... 54,900 4,048,875
General Motors Corp., Class H.................... 22,800 1,527,600
Harris Corp...................................... 5,900 279,881
ITT Industries, Inc.............................. 8,800 279,400
Johnson Controls, Inc............................ 6,200 284,038
Tenneco, Inc., New Shares........................ 12,600 545,738
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DIVERSIFIED MANUFACTURING (CONTINUED)
Tyco International Ltd........................... 41,700 $ 1,636,725
Xerox Corp....................................... 24,300 1,887,806
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12,432,595
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ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT (0.7%)
Emerson Electric Co.............................. 18,600 1,023,000
General Signal Corp.............................. 2,000 81,625
Grainger (W.W.), Inc............................. 2,600 243,425
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1,348,050
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ELECTRONICS (0.4%)
Rockwell International Corp...................... 15,800 770,250
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MACHINERY (0.3%)
Caterpillar, Inc................................. 11,100 532,106
Ingersoll-Rand Co................................ 1,200 49,050
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581,156
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OIL-SERVICES (0.0%)*
Halliburton Co................................... 300 16,181
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PACKAGING & CONTAINERS (0.5%)
Kimberly-Clark Corp.............................. 19,700 1,025,631
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POLLUTION CONTROL (0.4%)
Waste Management, Inc............................ 33,900 834,788
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TOTAL INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS & SERVICES........... 18,471,771
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TECHNOLOGY (15.4%)
AEROSPACE (1.7%)
Boeing Co........................................ 59,000 3,134,375
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COMPUTER PERIPHERALS (0.4%)
EMC Corp.+....................................... 19,200 582,000
Quantum Corp.+................................... 5,200 137,963
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719,963
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COMPUTER SOFTWARE (2.3%)
Autodesk, Inc.................................... 700 26,884
Computer Associates International, Inc........... 13,950 726,272
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COMPUTER SOFTWARE (CONTINUED)
Microsoft Corp.(a)+.............................. 15,700 $ 2,221,059
Oracle Corp.+.................................... 38,100 1,268,016
Sybase, Inc.+.................................... 2,200 30,800
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4,273,031
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COMPUTER SYSTEMS (3.4%)
Compaq Computer Corp.+........................... 28,200 1,760,738
International Business Machines Corp.(a)......... 37,200 4,075,725
Sun Microsystems, Inc.+.......................... 15,000 539,531
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6,375,994
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ELECTRONICS (2.3%)
Bay Networks, Inc.+.............................. 8,000 240,500
Cabletron Systems, Inc.+......................... 6,000 138,000
Cisco Systems, Inc.+............................. 25,500 2,198,578
Motorola, Inc.................................... 24,500 1,540,438
Sensormatic Electronics Corp..................... 1,800 29,250
Symbol Technologies, Inc......................... 3,000 117,188
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4,263,954
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INFORMATION PROCESSING (0.6%)
Electronic Data System Corp...................... 16,500 627,000
First Data Corp.................................. 16,800 475,650
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1,102,650
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SEMICONDUCTORS (3.3%)
Applied Materials, Inc.+......................... 13,800 454,969
Intel Corp.(a)................................... 61,800 4,799,156
National Semiconductor Corp.+.................... 5,400 178,875
Texas Instruments, Inc........................... 15,200 748,600
Xilinx, Inc.+.................................... 2,700 93,488
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6,275,088
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TELECOMMUNICATIONS (0.5%)
360 Communications Co.+.......................... 4,600 88,550
Airtouch Communications, Inc.+................... 20,200 792,850
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881,400
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TELECOMMUNICATIONS-EQUIPMENT (0.9%)
Lucent Technologies, Inc......................... 21,800 $ 1,746,725
Northern Telecom, Ltd............................ 200 17,963
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1,764,688
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TOTAL TECHNOLOGY............................... 28,791,143
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TRANSPORTATION (1.2%)
AIRLINES (0.2%)
AMR Corp.+....................................... 2,300 278,731
Southwest Airlines Co............................ 6,600 161,288
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440,019
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RAILROADS (1.0%)
Burlington Northern Railroad Co.................. 4,700 430,050
CSX Corp......................................... 7,600 397,575
Illinois Central Corp............................ 1,700 61,306
Norfolk Southern Corp............................ 11,400 362,663
Union Pacific Corp............................... 8,300 498,000
Wisconsin Central Transportation Corp.+.......... 1,800 54,563
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1,804,157
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TRUCK & FREIGHT CARRIERS (0.0%)*
Consolidated Freightways Corp.+.................. 100 1,578
Ryder System, Inc................................ 2,200 79,888
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81,466
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TOTAL TRANSPORTATION........................... 2,325,642
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UTILITIES (9.2%)
ELECTRIC (2.7%)
Baltimore Gas & Electric Co...................... 5,700 174,919
Central & South West Corp........................ 8,200 205,000
Cinergy Corp..................................... 9,600 342,000
CMS Energy Corp.................................. 3,700 145,688
Dominion Resources, Inc.......................... 7,600 295,450
DTE Energy Co.................................... 2,900 95,156
Duke Power Co.................................... 14,700 764,400
Entergy Corp..................................... 9,800 254,800
GPU, Inc......................................... 1,900 75,050
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ELECTRIC (CONTINUED)
Houston Industries, Inc.......................... 11,400 $ 270,038
Illinova Corp.................................... 2,800 67,725
Kansas City Power & Light Co..................... 400 11,500
New England Electric System...................... 3,200 132,000
Northern States Power Co......................... 3,900 214,013
Potomac Electric Power Co........................ 4,600 113,850
Public Service Enterprise Group.................. 4,600 134,263
Southern Co...................................... 27,900 669,600
Teco Energy, Inc................................. 5,100 130,688
Texas Utilities Co............................... 6,600 264,000
Unicom Corp...................................... 11,000 320,375
Union Electric Co................................ 4,000 159,250
Western Resources, Inc........................... 2,500 97,656
Wisconsin Energy Corp............................ 7,000 189,000
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5,126,421
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GAS-PIPELINES (0.3%)
El Paso Natural Gas Co........................... 900 55,238
Enron Corp....................................... 12,200 472,750
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527,988
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TELEPHONE (6.2%)
AT & T Corp...................................... 5,100 284,963
Bell Atlantic Corp............................... 12,400 1,106,700
Bellsouth Corp................................... 27,700 1,516,575
GTE Corp......................................... 43,300 2,189,356
MCI Communications Corp.......................... 29,300 1,286,453
SBC Communications, Inc.......................... 41,200 2,999,875
Sprint Corp...................................... 19,500 1,141,969
WorldCom, Inc.+.................................. 41,000 1,313,281
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11,839,172
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WATER (0.0%)*
American Water Works Co., Inc.................... 1,900 54,506
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TOTAL UTILITIES................................ 17,548,087
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TOTAL COMMON STOCK (COST $171,145,662)......... 184,958,533
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THE DISCIPLINED EQUITY PORTFOLIO
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED)
NOVEMBER 30, 1997
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PRINCIPAL
SECURITY DESCRIPTION AMOUNT VALUE
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<S> <C> <C>
FIXED INCOME SECURITIES (0.0%)*
U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS (0.0%)*
U.S. TREASURY NOTES (0.0%)*
United States Treasury Notes, 6.0% due
09/30/98(a) (cost $35,155)..................... $ 35,000 $ 35,095
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SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (2.4%)
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT (2.4%)
State Street Repurchase Agreement, dated 11/28/97
due 12/1/97, proceeds $4,425,843
(collateralized by U.S. Treasury Bonds, 8.00%,
due 11/15/21, valued at $4,515,617)............ 4,424,000 4,424,000
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<CAPTION>
PRINCIPAL
SECURITY DESCRIPTION AMOUNT VALUE
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<S> <C> <C>
U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS
United States Treasury Bills, 5.10% due
01/29/98(a).................................... 200,000 198,254
United States Treasury Bills, 5.15% due
02/12/98(a).................................... 20,000 19,785
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TOTAL U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS................ 218,039
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TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (COST
$4,642,114)................................... 4,642,039
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TOTAL INVESTMENTS (COST $175,822,931) (99.9%).................
189,635,667
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES (0.1%)..................
100,833
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NET ASSETS (100.0%)........................................... $ 189,736,500
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</TABLE>
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Note: For Federal Income Tax purposes, the cost of securities at November 30,
1997 was substantially the same as the cost for financial purposes.
+ Non-income producing security.
** Foreign Security
* Less than 0.1%
ADR - Securities whose value is determined or significantly influenced by
trading on exchange not located in the United States or Canada. ADR after the
name of a foreign holding stands for American Depository Receipt, representing
ownership of foreign securities on deposit with a domestic custodian bank.
(a)Security is fully or partially segregated as collateral for futures
contracts. Total market value of collateral is $5,400,771.
The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.
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THE DISCIPLINED EQUITY PORTFOLIO
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (UNAUDITED)
NOVEMBER 30, 1997
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<TABLE>
<S> <C>
ASSETS
Investments at Value (Cost $175,822,931 ) $189,635,667
Cash 48,618
Receivable for Investments Sold 383,032
Dividends Receivable 334,728
Deferred Organization Expenses 8,166
Receivable for Expense Reimbursement 4,574
Interest Receivable 2,201
Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets 463
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Total Assets 190,417,449
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LIABILITIES
Payable for Investments Purchased 523,856
Advisory Fee Payable 52,963
Custody Fee Payable 49,274
Organization Expenses Payable 5,500
Administrative Services Fee Payable 4,570
Accrued Trustees' Fees and Expenses 795
Variation Margin Payable 500
Fund Services Fee Payable 245
Administration Fee Payable 205
Accrued Expenses 43,041
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Total Liabilities 680,949
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NET ASSETS
Applicable to Investors' Beneficial Interests $189,736,500
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</TABLE>
The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.
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THE DISCIPLINED EQUITY PORTFOLIO
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 1997
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<TABLE>
<S> <C> <C>
INVESTMENT INCOME
Dividend Income (Net of Foreign Withholding Tax
of $5,749 ) $ 978,598
Interest Income 136,142
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Investment Income 1,114,740
EXPENSES
Advisory Fee $212,017
Custodian Fees and Expenses 103,426
Professional Fees and Expenses 19,675
Administrative Services Fee 18,400
Printing Expenses 3,217
Fund Services Fee 2,143
Administration Fee 1,358
Amortization of Organization Expense 1,002
Trustees' Fees and Expenses 819
Registration Fees 305
Insurance Expense 166
Miscellaneous 74
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Total Expenses 362,602
Less: Reimbursement of Expenses (90,009)
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NET EXPENSES 272,593
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NET INVESTMENT INCOME 842,147
NET REALIZED GAIN ON INVESTMENTS
(including $441,822 net realized gain from
futures contracts) 3,149,470
NET CHANGE IN UNREALIZED APPRECIATION OF
INVESTMENTS
(including $187,561 net unrealized depreciation
from futures contracts) 8,117,940
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NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM
OPERATIONS $12,109,557
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</TABLE>
The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.
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THE DISCIPLINED EQUITY PORTFOLIO
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FOR THE PERIOD
DECEMBER 30,
FOR THE SIX 1996
MONTHS ENDED (COMMENCEMENT OF
NOVEMBER 30, 1997 OPERATIONS) TO
(UNAUDITED) MAY 31, 1997
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<S> <C> <C>
INCREASE IN NET ASSETS
FROM OPERATIONS
Net Investment Income $ 842,147 $ 324,603
Net Realized Gain on Investments 3,149,470 157,560
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation of
Investments 8,117,940 5,691,580
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Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from
Operations 12,109,557 6,173,743
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TRANSACTIONS IN INVESTORS' BENEFICIAL INTERESTS
Contributions 113,962,423 72,972,888
Withdrawals (12,883,376) (2,598,735)
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Net Increase from Investors' Transactions 101,079,047 70,374,153
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Total Increase in Net Assets 113,188,604 76,547,896
NET ASSETS
Beginning of Period 76,547,896 --
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End of Period $ 189,736,500 $ 76,547,896
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</TABLE>
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SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FOR THE PERIOD
DECEMBER 30,
FOR THE 1996
SIX MONTHS ENDED (COMMENCEMENT OF
NOVEMBER 30, 1997 OPERATIONS) TO
(UNAUDITED) MAY 31, 1997
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<S> <C> <C>
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS
Expenses 0.45%(a) 0.45%(a)
Net Investment Income 1.39%(a) 1.54%(a)
Decrease Reflected in Expense Ratio due to
Expense Reimbursement 0.15%(a) 0.33%(a)
Portfolio Turnover 29.04%(b) 23.88%(b)
Average Broker Commissions 0.0309 0.0280
</TABLE>
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(a) Annualized.
(b) Not Annualized.
The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.
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THE DISCIPLINED EQUITY PORTFOLIO
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
NOVEMBER 30, 1997
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1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The Disciplined Equity Portfolio (the "Portfolio") is one of eight subtrusts
(portfolios) comprising The Series Portfolio (the "Series Portfolio"). The
Series Portfolio is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as
amended (the "Act"), as a no-load open-end management investment company which
was organized as a trust under the laws of the State of New York on June 24,
1994. The Portfolio commenced operations on December 30, 1996. The Portfolio's
investment objective is to provide a high total return from a broadly
diversified portfolio of equity securities. The Declaration of Trust permits the
Trustees to issue an unlimited number of beneficial interests in the Portfolio.
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that
affect the reported amounts and disclosures. Actual amounts could differ from
those estimates. The following is a summary of the significant accounting
policies of the Portfolio:
a) The value of each security for which readily available market quotations
exist is based on a decision as to the broadest and most representative
market for such security. The value of such security will be based either
on the last sale price on a national securities exchange, or, in the
absence of recorded sales, at the average of readily available closing bid
and asked prices on such exchanges. Securities listed on a foreign
exchange are valued at the last quoted sale price available before the
time when net assets are valued. Unlisted securities are valued at the
average of the quoted bid and asked prices in the over-the-counter market.
Securities or other assets for which market quotations are not readily
available are valued at fair value in accordance with procedures
established by the Portfolio's Trustees. Such procedures include the use
of independent pricing services, which use prices based upon yields or
prices of securities of comparable quality, coupon, maturity and type;
indications as to values from dealers; and general market conditions. All
portfolio securities with a remaining maturity of less than 60 days are
valued by the amortized cost method.
b) Securities transactions are recorded on a trade-date basis. Dividend
income is recorded on the ex-dividend date or as of the time that the
relevant ex-dividend date and amount become known. Interest income, which
includes the amortization of premiums and discounts, if any, is recorded
on an accrual basis. For financial and tax reporting purposes, realized
gains and losses are determined on the basis of specific lot
identification.
c) Futures -- A futures contract is an agreement to purchase/sell a specified
quantity of an underlying instrument at a specified future date or to
make/receive a cash payment based on the value of a securities index. The
price at which the purchase and sale will take place is fixed when the
Portfolio enters into the contract. Upon entering into such a contract the
Portfolio is required to pledge to the broker an amount of cash and/or
liquid securities equal to the minimum "initial margin" requirements of
the exchange. Pursuant to the contract, the Portfolio agrees to receive
from, or pay to, the broker an amount of cash equal to the daily
fluctuation in value of the contract. Such receipts or payments are known
as "variation margin" and are recorded by the Portfolio as unrealized
gains or losses. When the contract is closed, the Portfolio records a
realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the value of the
contract at the time it was opened and the value at the time when it was
closed. The Portfolio
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THE DISCIPLINED EQUITY PORTFOLIO
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED)
NOVEMBER 30, 1997
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invests in futures contracts for the purpose of hedging its existing
portfolio securities, or securities the Portfolio intends to purchase,
against fluctuations in value caused by changes in prevailing market
interest rates or securities movements. The use of futures transactions
involves the risk of imperfect correlation of movements in the price of
futures contracts, interest rates and the underlying hedged assets and the
possible inability of counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts.
Futures transactions during the six months ended November 30, 1997 are
summarized as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT
NUMBER OF CONTRACTS OF CONTRACTS
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<S> <C> <C>
Contracts open at beginning of period............ 4 $ 1,516,855
Contracts opened................................. 29 8,857,450
Contracts closed................................. (13) (5,596,589)
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Contracts open at end of period.................. 20 $ 4,777,716
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</TABLE>
SUMMARY OF OPEN CONTRACTS AT NOVEMBER 30, 1997
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NET UNREALIZED
CONTRACTS LONG (DEPRECIATION)
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<S> <C> <C>
S&P 500, expiring December 1997.................. 20 $ (3,216)
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Totals........................................... 20 $ (3,216)
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</TABLE>
d) The Portfolio intends to be treated as a partnership for federal income
tax purposes. As such, each investor in the Portfolio will be subject to
taxation on its share of the Portfolio's ordinary income and capital
gains. It is intended that the Portfolio's assets will be managed in such
a way that an investor in the Portfolio will be able to satisfy the
requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code.
e) The Portfolio's custodian takes possession of the collateral pledged for
investments in repurchase agreements on behalf of the Portfolio. It is the
policy of the Portfolio to value the underlying collateral daily on a
mark-to-market basis to determine that the value, including accrued
interest, is at least equal to the repurchase price plus accrued interest.
In the event of default of the obligation to repurchase, the Portfolio has
the right to liquidate the collateral and apply the proceeds in
satisfaction of the obligation. Under certain circumstances, in the event
of default or bankruptcy by the other party to the agreement, realization
and/or retention of the collateral or proceeds may be subject to legal
proceedings.
f) The Portfolio incurred organization expenses in the amount of $10,000.
Morgan Guaranty Trust Company of New York ("Morgan") has agreed to pay the
organization expenses of the Portfolio. The Portfolio has agreed to
reimburse Morgan for these costs which are being deferred and will be
amortized on a straight-line basis over a period not to exceed five years
beginning with the commencement of operations of the Portfolio.
g) Expenses incurred by the Series Portfolio with respect to any two or more
portfolios in the Series Portfolio are allocated in proportion to the net
assets of each portfolio in the Series Portfolio, except where allocations
of direct expenses to each portfolio can otherwise be made fairly.
Expenses directly attributable to a portfolio are charged to that
portfolio.
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THE DISCIPLINED EQUITY PORTFOLIO
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED)
NOVEMBER 30, 1997
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2. TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES
a) The Portfolio has an Investment Advisory Agreement with Morgan. Under the
terms of the agreement, the Portfolio pays Morgan at an annual rate of
0.35% of the Portfolio's average daily net assets. For the six months
ended November 30, 1997, such fees amounted to $212,017.
b) The Portfolio has retained Funds Distributor, Inc. ("FDI"), a registered
broker-dealer, to serve as the co-administrator and exclusive placement
agent. Under a Co-Administration Agreement between FDI and the Portfolio,
FDI provides administrative services necessary for the operations of the
Portfolio, furnishes office space and facilities required for conducting
the business of the Portfolio and pays the compensation of the officers
affiliated with FDI. The Portfolio has agreed to pay FDI fees equal to its
allocable share of an annual complex-wide charge of $425,000 plus FDI's
out-of-pocket expenses. The amount allocable to the Portfolio is based on
the ratio of the Portfolio's net assets to the aggregate net assets of the
Portfolio and certain other investment companies suject to similar
agreements with FDI. For the six months ended November 30, 1997, the fee
for these services amounted to $1,358.
c) The Portfolio has an Administrative Services Agreement (the "Services
Agreement") with Morgan under which Morgan is responsible for overseeing
certain aspects of the administration and operation of the Portfolio.
Under the Services Agreement, the Portfolio had agreed to pay Morgan a fee
equal to its allocable share of an annual complex-wide charge. This charge
is calculated daily based on the aggregate average net assets of the
portfolio and certain other portfolios for which Morgan acts as investment
advisor (the "Master Portfolios") and J.P. Morgan Series Trust in
accordance with the following annual schedule: 0.09% on the first $7
billion of the their aggregate average daily net assets and 0.04% of their
aggregate average daily net assets in excess of $7 billion, less the
complex-wide fees payable to FDI. The portion of this charge paid by the
Portfolio is determined by the proportionate share that its net assets
bear to the net assets of the Master Portfolios, other investors in the
Master Portfolios for which Morgan provides similar services, and J.P.
Morgan Series Trust. For the six months ended November 30, 1997, the fee
for these services amounted to $18,400.
In addition, Morgan has agreed to reimburse the Portfolio to the extent
necessary to maintain the total operating expenses of the Portfolio at no
more than 0.45% of the average daily net assets of the Portfolio through
February 28, 1998. For the six months ended November 30, 1997, Morgan has
agreed to reimburse the Portfolio $90,009 for expenses under this
agreement.
d) The Portfolio has a Fund Services Agreement with Pierpont Group, Inc.
("Group") to assist the Trustees in exercising their overall supervisory
responsibilities for the Portfolio's affairs. The Trustees of the
Portfolio represent all the existing shareholders of Group. The
Portfolio's allocated portion of Group's costs in performing its services
amounted to $2,143 for the six months ended November 30, 1997.
e) An aggregate annual fee of $75,000 is paid to each Trustee for serving as
a Trustee of the J.P. Morgan Funds, The J.P. Morgan Institutional Funds,
the Master Portfolios and J.P. Morgan Series Trust. The Trustees' Fees and
Expenses shown in the financial statements represents the Portfolio's
allocated portion of the total fees and expenses. Prior to April 1, 1997,
the aggregate annual Trustee fee was $65,000. The Portfolio's Chairman and
Chief Executive Officer also serves as Chairman of Group and
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THE DISCIPLINED EQUITY PORTFOLIO
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED)
NOVEMBER 30, 1997
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received compensation and employee benefits from Group in his role as
Group's Chairman. The allocated portion of such compensation and benefits
included in the Fund Services Fee shown in the financial statements was
$400.
3. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS
Investment transactions (excluding short-term investments) for the six months
ended November 30, 1997 were as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
COST OF PROCEEDS
PURCHASES FROM SALES
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<S> <C>
$134,194,780 $34,800,750
</TABLE>
4. CREDIT AGREEMENT
The Portfolio is party to a revolving line of credit agreement (the "Agreement")
as discussed more fully in Note 4 of the Fund's Notes to the Financial
Statements which are included elsewhere in the report.
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J.P. MORGAN INSTITUTIONAL FUNDS
FEDERAL MONEY MARKET FUND
PRIME MONEY MARKET FUND
TAX EXEMPT MONEY MARKET FUND
TREASURY MONEY MARKET FUND
BOND FUND
CALIFORNIA BOND FUND: INSTITUTIONAL SHARES
GLOBAL STRATEGIC INCOME FUND
INTERNATIONAL BOND FUND
NEW YORK TOTAL RETURN BOND FUND
SHORT TERM BOND FUND
TAX EXEMPT BOND FUND
DIVERSIFIED FUND
DISCIPLINED EQUITY FUND
TAX AWARE DISCIPLINED EQUITY FUND:
INSTITUTIONAL SHARES
U.S. EQUITY FUND
U.S. SMALL COMPANY FUND
EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY FUND
EUROPEAN EQUITY FUND
INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND
INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND
JAPAN EQUITY FUND
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE J.P. MORGAN INSTITUTIONAL FAMILY OF FUNDS,
CALL J.P. MORGAN FUNDS SERVICES AT (800)766-7722.
J.P. MORGAN INSTITUTIONAL DISCIPLINED EQUITY FUND
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT
NOVEMBER 30, 1997
