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As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 27, 1996
Registration Nos. 33-54632 and 811-7340
U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM N-1A
REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 28
and
REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940
AMENDMENT NO. 29
The JPM Pierpont Funds
(formerly, The Pierpont Funds)
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
60 State Street, Suite 1300, Boston, Massachusetts 02109
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
Registrant's Telephone Number, including Area Code: (617) 557-0700
John E. Pelletier
60 State Street, Suite 1300, Boston, Massachusetts 02109
(Name and Address of Agent for Service)
Copy to:
Stephen K. West, Esq.
Sullivan & Cromwell
125 Broad Street, New York, New York 10004
It is proposed that this filing will become effective (check appropriate box):
[ ] Immediately upon filing pursuant to paragraph (b)
[ ] on (date) pursuant to paragraph (b)
[ ] 60 days after filing pursuant to paragraph (a)(i)
[ ] on (date) pursuant to paragraph (a)(i)
[ ] 75 days after filing pursuant to paragraph (a)(ii)
[X] on February 10,1997 pursuant to paragraph (a)(ii) of rule 485.
If appropriate, check the following box:
[ ] this post-effective amendment designates a new effective date for a
previously filed post-effective amendment.
The Registrant has previously registered an indefinite number of its shares
under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, pursuant to Rule 24f-2 under the
Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. The Registrant has filed Rule 24f-2
notices with respect to its series as follows: Tax Exempt Money Market and Tax
Exempt Bond Funds (for their fiscal years ended August 31, 1996) on October 29,
1996; Treasury Money Market, Short Term Bond, Bond, Emerging Markets Equity and
International Equity Funds (for their fiscal years ended October 31, 1995) on
November 17, 1995; Money Market Fund (for its fiscal year ended November 30,
1995) on January 29, 1996; New York Total Return Bond Fund (for its fiscal year
ended March 31, 1996) on May 30, 1996; Equity and Capital Appreciation Funds
(for their fiscal years ended May 31, 1996) on July 30, 1996; and Diversified
Fund (for its fiscal year ended June 30, 1996) on August
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28, 1996. Registrant expects to file Rule 24f-2 notices with respect to the
European Equity, Japan Equity and Asia Growth Funds (for their fiscal years
ending December 31, 1996) on or about February 28, 1997.
The Money Market Portfolio, The Tax Exempt Money Market Portfolio, The Treasury
Money Market Portfolio, The Short Term Bond Portfolio, The U.S. Fixed Income
Portfolio, The Tax Exempt Bond Portfolio, The Selected U.S. Equity Portfolio,
The U.S. Small Company Portfolio, The Non-U.S. Equity Portfolio, The Diversified
Portfolio, The Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio, The New York Total Return Bond
Portfolio and The Series Portfolio have also executed this Registration
Statement.
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THE JPM PIERPONT FUNDS
GLOBAL STRATEGIC INCOME FUND
CROSS-REFERENCE SHEET
(As Required by Rule 495)
PART A ITEM NUMBER: Prospectus Headings.
1. COVER PAGE: Cover Page.
2. SYNOPSIS: Who May Be a Suitable Investor in the Fund.
3. CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Not Applicable.
4. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF REGISTRANT: Information About the Master-Feeder
Structure; Who May Be a Suitable Investor in The Fund; Investment
Objective and Policies; Additional Investment Practices and Risks;
Organization.
5. MANAGEMENT OF THE FUND: Management of the Fund and the Portfolio;
Organization; Shareholder Inquiries and Services; Additional
Information.
5A. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE: Not Applicable.
6. CAPITAL STOCK AND OTHER SECURITIES: Information About The Master-Feeder
Structure; Shareholder Inquiries and Services; Net Asset Value; Taxes;
Dividends and Distributions; Organization.
7. PURCHASE OF SECURITIES BEING OFFERED: Purchase of Shares; Exchange of
Shares; Who May Be A Suitable Investor in the Fund; Dividends and
Distributions; Net Asset Value.
8. REDEMPTION OR REPURCHASE: Redemption of Shares; Exchange of Shares; Net
Asset Value.
9. PENDING LEGAL PROCEEDINGS: Not Applicable.
PART B ITEM NUMBER: Statement of Additional Information Headings.
10. COVER PAGE: Cover Page.
11. TABLE OF CONTENTS: Table of Contents.
12. GENERAL INFORMATION AND HISTORY: General.
13. INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES: Investment Objectives and Policies;
Additional Investments; Investment Restrictions; Quality and
Diversification Requirements;
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Appendices A, B and C.
14. MANAGEMENT OF THE FUND: Trustees and Officers.
15. CONTROL PERSONS AND PRINCIPAL HOLDERS OF SECURITIES: Description of
Shares.
16. INVESTMENT ADVISORY AND OTHER SERVICES: Investment Advisor;
Co-Administrator and Distributor; Services Agent; Custodian;
Shareholder Servicing; Independent Accountants; Expenses.
17. BROKERAGE ALLOCATION AND OTHER PRACTICES: Portfolio Transactions.
18. CAPITAL STOCK AND OTHER SECURITIES: Massachusetts Trust; Description of
Shares.
19. PURCHASE, REDEMPTION AND PRICING OF SECURITIES BEING OFFERED: Net Asset
Value; Purchase of Shares; Redemption of Shares; Exchange of Shares;
Dividends and Distributions.
20. TAX STATUS: Taxes.
21. UNDERWRITERS: Co-Administrator and Distributor.
22. CALCULATION OF PERFORMANCE DATA: Performance Data.
23. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: Financial Statements.
PART C. Information required to be included in Part C is set forth under the
appropriate items, so numbered, in Part C of this Registration Statement.
EXPLANATORY NOTE
This post-effective amendment no. 28 (the "Amendment") to the
Registrant's registration statement (File no. 33-54632) on Form N-1A (the
"Registration Statement") is being filed to effect the registration of shares of
one additional series of the Registrant: The JPM Pierpont Global Strategic
Income Fund.
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SUBJECT TO COMPLETION
PRELIMINARY PROSPECTUS DATED NOVEMBER 27, 1996
INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO COMPLETION OR AMENDMENT. A
REGISTRATION STATEMENT RELATING TO THESE SECURITIES HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION. THESE SECURITIES MAY NOT BE SOLD NOR MAY
OFFERS TO BUY BE ACCEPTED PRIOR TO THE TIME THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT BECOMES
EFFECTIVE. THIS PROSPECTUS SHALL NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFER TO SELL OR THE
SOLICITATION OF AN OFFER TO BUY NOR SHALL THERE BE ANY SALE OF THESE SECURITIES
IN ANY STATE IN WHICH SUCH OFFER, SOLICITATION OR SALE WOULD BE UNLAWFUL UNDER
THE SECURITIES LAWS OF ANY SUCH STATE.
PROSPECTUS
FEBRUARY , 1997
THE JPM PIERPONT GLOBAL STRATEGIC INCOME FUND
60 STATE STREET, SUITE 1300
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02109
FOR INFORMATION, CALL (800) 521-5411
The investment objective of The JPM Pierpont Global Strategic Income Fund (the
"Fund") is high total return from a portfolio of fixed-income securities of
foreign and domestic issuers. THE FUND SEEKS TO ACHIEVE ITS OBJECTIVE BY
INVESTING ALL OF ITS INVESTABLE ASSETS IN THE GLOBAL STRATEGIC INCOME PORTFOLIO
(THE "PORTFOLIO"), WHICH HAS THE SAME INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE AS THE FUND. THE
FUND INVESTS IN THE PORTFOLIO THROUGH A TWO-TIER INVESTMENT FUND STRUCTURE. See
"Information About The Master-Feeder Structure" on page 4.
The Portfolio invests primarily in the following sectors of the fixed-income
market: mortgage-backed securities and direct mortgage obligations; investment
grade U.S. dollar-denominated debt obligations of U.S. and non-U.S. issuers;
below investment grade debt obligations of U.S. and non-U.S. issuers; investment
grade non-dollar denominated debt obligations of non-U.S. issuers; and
obligations of emerging market issuers.
THE PORTFOLIO INVESTS IN LOWER QUALITY DEBT INSTRUMENTS ("JUNK BONDS"), WHICH
ARE SUBJECT TO HIGHER RISKS OF UNTIMELY INTEREST AND PRINCIPAL PAYMENTS, DEFAULT
AND PRICE VOLATILITY THAN HIGHER QUALITY SECURITIES AND MAY PRESENT LIQUIDITY
AND VALUATION PROBLEMS. THE PORTFOLIO'S INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES OF FOREIGN
ISSUERS, INCLUDING ISSUERS IN EMERGING MARKETS, INVESTMENTS IN UNRATED AND LOWER
RATED DEBT OBLIGATIONS AND INVESTMENTS DENOMINATED OR QUOTED IN FOREIGN
CURRENCIES, AS WELL AS THE PORTFOLIO'S USE OF INTEREST RATE AND CURRENCY
MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES, ENTAIL RISKS IN ADDITION TO THOSE THAT ARE CUSTOMARILY
ASSOCIATED WITH INVESTING IN DOLLAR-DENOMINATED, FIXED-INCOME SECURITIES OF U.S.
ISSUERS. INVESTMENTS IN DIRECTLY PLACED MORTGAGES AND MORTGAGE-BACKED
SECURITIES MAY SUBJECT THE PORTFOLIO TO SOME OF THE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH
INVESTMENTS IN REAL ESTATE. INTEREST RATE AND CURRENCY MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES
MAY BE UNAVAILABLE OR INEFFECTIVE IN MITIGATING RISKS INHERENT IN THE PORTFOLIO.
THE FUND MAY NOT BE ABLE TO ACHIEVE ITS INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE. THE FUND IS
INTENDED FOR INVESTORS WHO CAN ACCEPT A HIGH DEGREE OF RISK AND IS NOT SUITABLE
FOR ALL INVESTORS.
The Portfolio is advised by Morgan Guaranty Trust Company of New York ("Morgan"
or the "Advisor").
This Prospectus sets forth concisely the information about the Fund that a
prospective investor should know before investing and should be retained for
future reference. Additional information has been filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission in a Statement of Additional Information dated January ,
1997, as amended or supplemented from time to time. This information is
incorporated herein by reference and is available without charge upon written
request from the Fund's distributor, Funds Distributor, Inc. ("FDI" or the
"Distributor") at the address above or by calling (800) 221-7930.
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SHARES OF THE FUND ARE NOT DEPOSITS OR OBLIGATIONS OF, OR GUARANTEED OR ENDORSED
BY, MORGAN GUARANTY TRUST COMPANY OF NEW YORK 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 GOVERNMENT AGENCY. THE VALUE OF AN
INVESTMENT IN THE FUND MAY FLUCTUATE AND MAY, AT THE TIME IT IS REDEEMED, BE
HIGHER OR LOWER THAN THE AMOUNT ORIGINALLY INVESTED.
THESE SECURITIES HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE SECURITIES AND
EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION NOR HAS THE SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION PASSED UPON THE
ACCURACY OR ADEQUACY OF THIS PROSPECTUS. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS
A CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Shareholder and Fund Expenses . . . . . 3 Purchase of Shares . . . . . 15
Information About the
Master-Feeder Structure . . . . . . . 4 Redemption of Shares . . . . 17
Who May Be a Suitable Investor
in the Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Exchange of Shares . . . . . 17
Investment Objective and Policies . . . 4 Dividends and Distributions . 17
Additional Investment Practices and Net Asset Value . . . . . . . 18
Risks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Management of the Fund and the Taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Portfolio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Shareholder Inquiries and Services . . 15 Organization . . . . . . . . 19
Additional Information . . . 19
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SHAREHOLDER AND FUND EXPENSES
An investment in the Fund is not subject to any sales charges or redemption
fees. Operating Expenses described below include the expenses of both the Fund
and the Portfolio. The Trustees believe that the Fund's operating expenses are
approximately equal to or less than would be the case if the Fund did not invest
all of its investable assets in the Portfolio.
SHAREHOLDER TRANSACTION EXPENSES
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases(1). . . . . . . . . . . . . None
Sales Charge Imposed on Reinvested Distributions. . . . . . . . . . . None
Deferred Sales Load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . None
Redemption Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . None
Exchange Fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . None
EXPENSE TABLE
ANNUAL OPERATING EXPENSES(2)
Advisory Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.45%
Rule 12b-1 Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . None
Other Expenses (after expense limitation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.70%
Total Operating Expenses (after expense limitation) . . . . . . . . . 1.15%
(1) Certain Eligible Institutions (defined below) may impose fees in connection
with the purchase of the Fund's shares through such Institutions.
(2) These expenses are based on the estimated expenses and estimated average
net assets for the Fund's first fiscal year, after applicable expense
limitation. Without such expense limitation, the estimated Other Expenses and
Total Operating Expenses for the first fiscal year would be equal on an annual
basis to 0.74% and 1.19% of the average daily net assets of the Fund.
EXAMPLE
An investor would pay the following expenses on a hypothetical $1,000
investment, assuming a 5% annual return and redemption at the end of each time
period. (The Fund's minimum initial investment is greater than $1,000.)
1 Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 12
3 Years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 37
The above expense table is designed to assist investors in understanding the
various estimated direct and indirect costs and expenses that investors in the
Fund bear. THE EXAMPLE IS INCLUDED SOLELY FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES AND SHOULD
NOT BE CONSIDERED A REPRESENTATION OF FUTURE PERFORMANCE OR EXPENSES. ACTUAL
EXPENSES MAY BE MORE OR LESS THAN THOSE SHOWN. SEE "MANAGEMENT OF THE FUND AND
THE PORTFOLIO" FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT FUND EXPENSES.
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INFORMATION ABOUT THE MASTER-FEEDER STRUCTURE
The Fund is a series of an open-end investment company. The Fund seeks to
achieve its investment objective by investing all of its investable assets in
the Portfolio, which has an identical investment objective. The Fund is a
feeder fund and the Portfolio is the master fund in a so-called master-feeder
structure. The master/feeder structure has been developed recently, so
shareholders should carefully consider this investment approach.
In addition to the Fund, other feeder funds may invest in the Portfolio, and
information about these other feeder funds is available from the Fund's
Distributor. The other feeder funds invest in the Portfolio on the same terms
as the Fund and bear a proportionate share of the Portfolio's expenses. The
other feeder funds may sell shares on different terms and under a different
pricing structure than the Fund, which may produce different investment
results.
There are certain risks associated with an investment in a master-feeder
structure. Large scale redemptions by other feeder funds in the Portfolio may
reduce the diversification of the Portfolio's investments, reduce economies of
scale and increase the Portfolio's operating expenses. If the Board of Trustees
of the Portfolio approves a change to the investment objective of the Portfolio
that is not approved by the Fund's Board of Trustees, the Fund would be required
to withdraw its investment in the Portfolio and engage the services of an
investment advisor or find a substitute master fund. Withdrawal of the Fund's
interest in the Portfolio might cause the Fund to incur expenses it would not
otherwise be required to pay.
If the Fund is requested to vote on a matter affecting the Portfolio, the Fund
will call a meeting of the Fund's shareholders to vote on the matter. The Fund
will vote on any matter at the meeting of the Portfolio's investors in the same
proportion that the Fund's shareholders voted on the matter. The Fund will vote
the shares held by Fund shareholders who do not vote in the same proportion as
the shares of Fund shareholders who do vote.
WHO MAY BE A SUITABLE INVESTOR IN THE FUND
An investment in the Fund may offer greater potential for gains and losses but
may be more volatile than an investment in a fund investing primarily in
investment grade fixed-income securities. THE FUND IS INTENDED FOR INVESTORS
WHO CAN ACCEPT A HIGH DEGREE OF RISK AND IS NOT SUITABLE FOR ALL INVESTORS. THE
FUND DOES NOT REPRESENT A COMPLETE INVESTMENT PROGRAM.
Investments in high yield and emerging markets securities may be considered
speculative and involve risks not associated with investments in higher-rated
securities. Investments in securities of foreign issuers, including issuers in
emerging markets, investments in unrated and lower rated debt obligations and
investments denominated or quoted in foreign currencies, as well as the
Portfolio's use of interest rate and currency management techniques, entail
risks in addition to those that are customarily associated with investing in
dollar-denominated, fixed-income securities of U.S. issuers. Investments in
directly placed mortgages and mortgage-backed securities may subject the
Portfolio to some of the risks associated with investments in real estate.
Interest rate and currency management techniques may be unavailable or
ineffective in mitigating risks inherent in the Portfolio. The Fund may not be
able to achieve its investment objective.
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE AND POLICIES
The Fund's investment objective is high total return from a portfolio of fixed-
income securities of foreign and domestic issuers. THE FUND SEEKS TO ACHIEVE
ITS OBJECTIVE BY INVESTING ALL OF ITS INVESTABLE ASSETS IN THE PORTFOLIO, WHICH
HAS THE SAME INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE AS THE FUND. Since the investment
characteristics of
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the Fund correspond directly to those of the Portfolio, the following is a
discussion of the investment policies and risks of the Portfolio.
PRIMARY INVESTMENTS. The Portfolio will invest primarily in the following
sectors of foreign and domestic fixed-income markets: direct mortgage
obligations and mortgage-backed securities; investment grade U.S. dollar-
denominated debt obligations of U.S. and non-U.S. issuers; below investment
grade debt obligations of U.S. and non-U.S. issuers; investment grade non-dollar
denominated debt obligations of non-U.S. issuers; and obligations of emerging
markets issuers. Within such sectors, the Portfolio may invest in a broad range
of issuers and securities with varying maturities. Under normal market
conditions, substantially all and at least 65% of the Portfolio's total assets
will be invested in fixed-income securities in at least three countries,
including the U.S.
The Portfolio may invest up to 60% of its assets in fixed-income securities
rated below investment-grade by one or more internationally recognized rating
agencies such as Standard and Poor's Ratings Group ("S&P") or Moody's Investors
Service, Inc. ("Moody's") or in unrated securities determined to be of
comparable credit quality by the Advisor. The Portfolio will not invest in
securities rated below B3 by Moody's or B- by S&P. The Portfolio is not
required to dispose of securities whose ratings fall below B3 or B-. Below
investment-grade securities, commonly called "junk bonds," are considered
speculative and include securities that are unrated or in default. See
"Additional Investment Practices and Risks."
The Portfolio's non-U.S. investments include obligations of government and
corporate issuers in developed and emerging markets. These securities may be
denominated in foreign currencies or the U.S. dollar. The Portfolio generally
attempts to hedge the currency risks resulting from its investments in
securities denominated in currencies of developed countries. The Portfolio will
not routinely hedge the currency exposure resulting from its emerging market
investments. The Advisor may from time to time decide to maintain unhedged
foreign currency positions in any currency or engage in foreign currency
transactions if the Advisor believes the foreign currency exposure or
transaction will benefit the Portfolio.
HOW INVESTMENTS ARE SELECTED. The Portfolio seeks to achieve its objective
through sector allocation and security selection. Under normal circumstances,
the Portfolio allocates its assets among the market sectors described above on
the basis of relative investment opportunities. Using a variety of analytical
tools and based on experienced judgment, the Advisor assesses the relative
attractiveness of each market sector and seeks to optimize the allocation among
them. Specific securities within the sectors which the Advisor believes are
undervalued are selected for purchase using fundamental and quantitative
analysis, analysis of credit and liquidity risk, the expertise of a dedicated
trading desk and the judgment of fixed-income portfolio managers and analysts
specializing in each market sector.
The Portfolio's duration will generally be approximately equal to the duration
of the Lehman Brothers Aggregate Bond Index (the "Index"). In addition to
securities selection, the Advisor may use futures contracts to adjust the
Portfolio's duration. Currently the Index's duration is approximately four and
one-half years. The maturities of the securities in the Portfolio may vary
widely, however.
Duration is a measure of the weighted average maturity of the debt obligations
held by the Portfolio and the sensitivity of the Portfolio's market value to
changes in interest rates. Generally, the longer the duration of the Portfolio,
the more sensitive it will be to changes in interest rates.
ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT PRACTICES AND RISKS
Investments in fixed-income securities entail certain risks, including adverse
income and principal value fluctuations associated with general economic
conditions affecting the fixed-income securities markets, as well as adverse
interest rate changes and volatility of yields. The value of fixed-income
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securities generally will increase when interest rates decline and decline as
interest rates increase. As a result of this price volatility, an investment in
the Fund could go down in value.
INVESTMENT IN LOWER RATED FIXED-INCOME SECURITIES. Below investment-grade
securities, commonly called junk bonds, are considered speculative. While
generally providing greater income than investments in higher quality
securities, lower quality fixed-income securities involve greater risk of loss
of principal and income, including the possibility of default or bankruptcy of
the issuers of such securities, and have greater price volatility, especially
during periods of economic uncertainty or change. These lower quality fixed-
income securities tend to be affected by economic changes and short-term
corporate and industry developments to a greater extent than higher quality
securities, which react primarily to fluctuations in the general level of
interest rates. To the extent that the Portfolio invests in such lower quality
securities, the achievement of its investment objective may be more dependent on
Morgan's own credit analysis.
Lower quality fixed-income securities are affected by the market's perception of
their credit quality, especially during times of adverse publicity, and the
outlook for economic growth. Economic downturns or an increase in interest
rates may cause a higher incidence of default by the issuers of these
securities, especially issuers that are highly leveraged. The market for these
lower quality fixed-income securities is generally less liquid than the market
for investment grade fixed-income securities. It may be more difficult to sell
these lower rated securities to meet redemption requests, to respond to changes
in the market, or to determine accurately the Fund's net asset value.
MORTGAGES AND MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES. Mortgages are debt instruments
secured by real property. Mortgage-backed securities represent direct or
indirect participations in, or are collateralized by and payable from, mortgage
loans secured by real property. Mortgagors can generally prepay interest or
principal on their mortgages whenever they choose. Therefore, mortgages and
mortgage-backed securities are often subject to more rapid repayment than their
stated maturity date would indicate as a result of principal prepayments on the
underlying loans. This can result in significantly greater price and yield
volatility than with traditional fixed-income securities. During periods of
declining interest rates, prepayments can be expected to accelerate, and thus
impair the Portfolio's ability to reinvest the returns of principal at
comparable yields. Conversely, in a rising interest rate environment, a
declining prepayment rate will extend the average life of many mortgage-backed
securities and prevent the Portfolio from taking advantage of such higher
yields. Unlike mortgage-backed securities, which generally represent an
interest in a pool of mortgages, direct investments in mortgages involve pre-
payment and credit risks of an individual issuer and real property.
Consequently, these investments require different investment and credit analysis
by the Advisor.
The Portfolio may invest in publicly and privately issued mortgage-backed
securities including mortgage-backed securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S.
Government or any of its agencies, instrumentalities or sponsored enterprises,
including but not limited to Government National Mortgage Association ("Ginnie
Mae"), Federal National Mortgage Association ("Fannie Mae") and Federal Home
Loan Mortgage Corporation ("Freddie Mac"). Ginnie Mae securities are backed by
the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government, which means that the U.S.
Government guarantees that the interest and principal will be paid when due.
Fannie Mae securities and Freddie Mac securities are not backed by the full
faith and credit of the U.S. Government; however, these enterprises have the
ability to obtain financing from the U.S. Treasury.
The Portfolio may also invest in multiple class securities, including
collateralized mortgage obligations ("CMOs") and Real Estate Mortgage Investment
Conduit ("REMIC") pass-through or participation certificates. CMOs provide an
investor with a specified interest in the cash flow from a pool of underlying
mortgages or other mortgage-backed securities. CMOs are issued in multiple
classes, each with a specified fixed or floating interest rate and a final
scheduled distribution date. In most cases,
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payments of principal are applied to the CMO classes in the order of their
respective stated maturities, so that no principal payments will be made on a
CMO class until all other classes having an earlier stated maturity date are
paid in full. A REMIC is a CMO that qualifies for special tax treatment under
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), and invests in
certain mortgages principally secured by interests in real property and other
permitted investments. The Portfolio does not intend to purchase residual
interests in REMICs.
Stripped mortgage-backed securities ("SMBS") are derivative multiple class
mortgage-backed securities. SMBS are usually structured with two different
classes; one that receives 100% of the interest payments and the other that
receives 100% of the principal payments from a pool of mortgage loans. If the
underlying mortgage loans experience different than anticipated prepayments of
principal, the Portfolio may fail to fully recoup its initial investment in
these securities. Although the market for SMBS is increasingly liquid, certain
SMBS may not be readily marketable and will be considered illiquid for purposes
of the Portfolio's limitation on investments in illiquid securities. The market
value of the class consisting entirely of principal payments generally is
unusually volatile in response to changes in interest rates. The yields on a
class of SMBS that receives all or most of the interest from mortgage loans are
generally higher than prevailing market yields on other mortgage-backed
securities because their cash flow patterns are more volatile and there is a
greater risk that the initial investment will not be fully recouped.
The directly placed mortgages in which the Portfolio invests may include
residential mortgages, multifamily mortgages, mortgages on cooperative
apartment buildings, commercial mortgages, and sale-leasebacks. These
investments are backed by assets such as office buildings, shopping centers,
retail stores, warehouses, apartment buildings and single-family dwellings.
In the event that the Portfolio forecloses on any non-performing mortgage, and
acquires a direct interest in the real property, the Portfolio will be subject
to the risks generally associated with the ownership of real property. There
may be fluctuations in the market value of the foreclosed property and its
occupancy rates, rent schedules and operating expenses. There may also be
adverse changes in local, regional or general economic conditions,
deterioration of the real estate market and the financial circumstances of
tenants and sellers, unfavorable changes in zoning, building, environmental and
other laws, increased real property taxes, rising interest rates, reduced
availability and increased cost of mortgage borrowings, the need for
unanticipated renovations, unexpected increases in the cost of energy,
environmental factors, acts of God and other factors which are beyond the
control of the Portfolio or the Advisor. Hazardous or toxic substances may be
present on, at or under the mortgaged property and adversely affect the value of
the property. In addition, the owners of property containing such substances
may be held responsible, under various laws, for containing, monitoring,
removing or cleaning up such substances. The presence of such substances may
also provide a basis for other claims by third parties. Costs of clean-up or of
liabilities to third parties may exceed the value of the property. In addition,
these risks may be uninsurable. In light of these and similar risks, it may be
impossible to dispose profitably of properties in foreclosure.
MORTGAGE DOLLAR ROLLS. The Portfolio may enter into mortgage "dollar rolls" in
which the Portfolio sells securities for delivery in the current month and
simultaneously contracts with the same counterparty to repurchase similar (same
type, coupon and maturity) but not identical securities on a specified future
date. During the roll period, the Portfolio loses the right to receive
principal (including pre-payments of principal) and interest paid on the
securities sold. However, the Portfolio may benefit from the interest earned on
the cash proceeds of the securities sold until the settlement date of the
forward purchase. The Portfolio will hold and maintain in a segregated account
until the settlement date cash or liquid securities in an amount equal to the
forward purchase price. The benefits derived from the use of mortgage dollar
rolls depend upon the Advisor's ability to manage mortgage prepayments. There
is no assurance that mortgage dollar rolls can be successfully employed.
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CORPORATE FIXED-INCOME SECURITIES. The Portfolio may invest in publicly and
privately issued debt obligations of U.S. and non-U.S. corporations, including
obligations of industrial, utility, banking and other financial issuers. These
securities are subject to the risk of an issuer's inability to meet principal
and interest payments on the obligation and may also be subject to price
volatility due to such factors as market interest rates, market perception of
the creditworthiness of the issuer and general market liquidity.
The Portfolio may purchase privately issued corporate fixed-income securities
pursuant to Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933 ("Rule 144A") or pursuant
to a directly negotiated agreement between the investors, including the
Portfolio, and the corporate issuer. At times, the Portfolio may be the only
investor in a privately issued fixed-income security, or one of only a few
institutional investors. In this circumstance, there may be restrictions on
the Portfolio's ability to resell the privately issued fixed-income security
that result from contractual limitations in the offering agreement and a
limited trading market. The Advisor will monitor the liquidity of privately
issued fixed-income securities in accordance with guidelines established by
the Advisor and monitored by the Trustees. See "Illiquid Securities."
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES. The principal and interest payments on asset-backed
securities are collateralized by pools of assets such as auto loans, credit card
receivables, leases, installment contracts and personal property. Such asset
pools are securitized through the use of special purpose trusts or corporations.
Principal and interest payments may be credit enhanced by a letter of credit, a
pool insurance policy or a senior/subordinated structure. Like mortgage-backed
securities, asset-backed securities are subject to more rapid prepayment of
principal than indicated by their stated maturity which may greatly increase
price and yield volatility.
INVESTING IN FOREIGN SECURITIES. Investing in the securities of foreign issuers
involves risks that are not typically associated with investing in U.S. dollar-
denominated securities of domestic issuers. In addition to changes affecting
securities markets generally, these investments may be affected by changes in
currency exchange rates, changes in foreign or U.S. laws or restrictions
applicable to these investments and in exchange control regulations (E.G.,
currency blockage). Transaction costs for foreign securities may be higher than
those for similar transactions in the U.S. In addition, clearance and
settlement procedures may be different in foreign countries and, in certain
markets, these procedures have on occasion been unable to keep pace with the
volume of securities transactions, thus making it difficult to conduct
securities transactions.
Foreign issuers are not generally subject to uniform accounting, auditing and
financial reporting standards comparable to those applicable to U.S. issuers.
There may be less publicly available information about a foreign issuer than
about a U.S. issuer. In addition, there is generally less government regulation
of foreign markets, companies and securities dealers than in the U.S. Foreign
securities markets may have substantially less volume than U.S. securities
markets and securities of many foreign issuers are less liquid and more volatile
than securities of comparable U.S. issuers. Furthermore, there is a possibility
of nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, imposition of
withholding taxes on interest payments, limitations on the removal of funds or
other assets, political or social instability or diplomatic developments which
could affect investments in certain foreign countries.
CURRENCY RISKS. The U.S. dollar value of securities denominated in a foreign
currency will vary with changes in currency exchange rates, which can be
volatile. Accordingly, changes in the value of the currencies in which the
Portfolio's investments are denominated relative to the U.S. dollar will affect
the Portfolio's net asset value. Exchange rates are generally affected by the
forces of supply and demand in the international currency markets, the relative
merits of investing in different countries and the intervention or failure to
intervene of U.S. or foreign governments and central banks. Some countries in
emerging markets also may have managed currencies, which are not free floating
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the U.S. dollar. In addition, emerging markets are subject to the risk of
restrictions upon the free conversion of their currencies into other currencies.
Any devaluations relative to the U.S. dollar in the currencies in which the
Portfolio's securities are quoted would reduce the Fund's net asset value per
share.
The Portfolio may invest any portion of its assets in securities denominated in
a particular currency. The portion of the Portfolio's assets invested in
securities denominated in non-U.S. currencies will vary depending on market
conditions. The Portfolio may enter into forward foreign currency exchange
transactions in order to hedge the currency risk associated with the Portfolio's
securities. See "Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Transactions" below.
INVESTING IN EMERGING MARKETS. Investing in the securities of emerging market
issuers involves considerations and potential risks not typically associated
with investing in the securities of issuers in the U.S. and other developed
countries.
MARKET CHARACTERISTICS. The fixed-income securities markets of emerging
countries generally have substantially less volume than the markets for similar
securities in the U.S. and may not be able to absorb, without price disruptions,
a significant increase in trading volume or trade size. Additionally, market
making activities may be less extensive in such markets, which may contribute to
such markets' increased volatility and reduced liquidity. The less liquid the
market, the more difficult it may be for the Portfolio to accurately price its
portfolio securities or to dispose of such securities at the times determined to
be appropriate. The risks associated with reduced liquidity may be particularly
acute to the extent that the Portfolio needs cash to meet redemption requests,
to pay dividends and other distributions or to pay its expenses.
Transaction costs in emerging markets may be higher than in the U.S. and other
developed securities markets. As legal systems in emerging markets develop,
foreign investors may be adversely affected by new or amended laws and
regulations or may not be able to obtain swift and equitable enforcement of
existing law.
ECONOMIC, POLITICAL AND SOCIAL FACTORS. Emerging markets may be subject to a
greater degree of economic, political and social instability that could
significantly disrupt the principal financial markets than are markets in the
U.S. and in other developed countries. Such instability may result from, among
other things: (i) authoritarian governments or military involvement in
political and economic decision-making, including changes or attempted changes
in government through extra-constitutional means; (ii) popular unrest associated
with demands for improved economic, political and social conditions;
(iii) internal insurgencies; (iv) hostile relations with neighboring countries;
and (v) ethnic, religious and racial disaffection and conflict. Many emerging
markets have experienced in the past, and continue to experience, high rates of
inflation. In certain countries inflation has at times accelerated rapidly to
hyperinflationary levels, creating a negative interest rate environment and
sharply eroding the value of outstanding financial assets in those countries.
The economies of many emerging markets are heavily dependent upon international
trade and are accordingly affected by protective trade barriers and the economic
conditions of their trading partners. In addition, the economies of some
emerging markets are vulnerable to weakness in world prices for their commodity
exports. The economies of emerging markets may differ unfavorably from the U.S.
economy in such respects as growth of gross domestic product, rate of inflation,
capital reinvestment, resources, self-sufficiency and balance of payments
position.
RESTRICTIONS ON INVESTMENT AND REPATRIATION. Certain emerging markets limit, or
require governmental approval prior to, investments by foreign persons.
Repatriation of investment income and capital from certain emerging markets is
subject to certain governmental consents. Even where there is no outright
restriction on repatriation of capital, the mechanics of repatriation may affect
the operation of the Portfolio.
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SOVEREIGN FIXED-INCOME SECURITIES. The Fund may invest in fixed-income
securities issued or guaranteed by a foreign sovereign government or its
agencies, authorities or political subdivisions. Investment in sovereign fixed-
income securities involves special risks not present in corporate fixed-income
securities. The issuer of the sovereign debt or the governmental authorities
that control the repayment of the debt may be unable or unwilling to repay
principal or interest when due, and the Portfolio may have limited recourse in
the event of a default. During periods of economic uncertainty, the market
prices of sovereign debt, and the Fund's net asset value, may be more volatile
than prices of U.S. debt obligations. In the past, certain foreign countries
have encountered difficulties in servicing their debt obligations, withheld
payments of principal and interest and declared moratoria on the payment of
principal and interest on their sovereign debts.
A sovereign debtor's willingness or ability to repay principal and pay interest
in a timely manner may be affected by, among other factors, its cash flow
situation, the extent of its foreign currency reserves, the availability of
sufficient foreign exchange, the relative size of the debt service burden, the
sovereign debtor's policy toward international lenders and local political
constraints. Sovereign debtors may also be dependent on expected disbursements
from foreign governments, multilateral agencies and other entities to reduce
principal and interest arrearages on their debt. The failure of a sovereign
debtor to implement economic reforms, achieve specified levels of economic
performance or repay principal or interest when due may result in the
cancellation of the third parties' commitments to lend funds to the sovereign
debtor, which may further impair such debtor's ability or willingness to timely
service its debts.
BRADY BONDS. Brady bonds are securities created through the exchange of
existing commercial bank loans to public and private entities in certain
emerging markets for new bonds in connection with debt restructurings. Brady
bonds have been issued since 1989 and do not have a long payment history. In
light of the history of defaults of countries issuing Brady bonds on their
commercial bank loans, investments in Brady bonds may be viewed as speculative.
Brady bonds may be fully or partially collateralized or uncollateralized, are
issued in various currencies (but primarily the dollar) and are actively traded
in over-the-counter secondary markets. Incomplete collateralization of interest
or principal payment obligations results in increased credit risk.
Dollar-denominated, collateralized Brady bonds, which may be fixed-rate bonds or
floating-rate bonds, are generally collateralized by U.S. Treasury zero coupon
bonds having the same maturity as the Brady bonds.
OBLIGATIONS OF SUPRANATIONAL ENTITIES. The Portfolio may invest in obligations
of "supranational entities" designated or supported by governmental entities to
promote economic reconstruction or development and of international banking
institutions and related government agencies. Examples include the
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (the "World Bank"), the
European Coal and Steel Community, the Asian Development Bank and the
Inter-American Development Bank. Each supranational entity's lending activities
are limited to a percentage of its total capital (including "callable capital"
contributed by its governmental members at the entity's call), reserves and net
income. There is no assurance that participating governments will be able or
willing to honor their commitments to make capital contributions to a
supranational entity.
CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES. Convertible securities in which the Portfolio may
invest consist of bonds, notes, debentures and preferred stocks. Convertible
debt securities and preferred stock acquired by the Portfolio will entitle the
Portfolio to exchange such instruments for common stock of the issuer at a
predetermined rate. Convertible securities are subject both to the credit and
interest rate risks associated with debt obligations and to the stock market
risk associated with equity securities.
ZERO COUPON, PAY-IN-KIND AND DEFERRED PAYMENT SECURITIES. Zero coupon
securities are securities that are sold at a discount to par value and on which
interest payments are not made during the life of the security. Upon maturity,
the holder is entitled to receive the par value of the security. Pay-in-kind
securities are securities that have interest payable by delivery of additional
securities. Upon maturity,
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the holder is entitled to receive the aggregate par value of the securities.
The Portfolio accrues income with respect to zero coupon and pay-in-kind
securities prior to the receipt of cash payments. Deferred payment securities
are securities that remain zero coupon securities until a predetermined date, at
which time the stated coupon rate becomes effective and interest becomes payable
at regular intervals. Zero coupon, pay-in-kind and deferred payment securities
may be subject to greater fluctuation in value and lesser liquidity in the event
of adverse market conditions than comparably rated securities paying cash
interest at regular interest payment periods.
INVESTMENTS IN OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANIES. The Portfolio may invest up to 10%
of its total assets in shares of other investment companies and up to 5% of its
total assets in any one investment company as long as that investment does not
represent more than 3% of the total voting shares of the acquired investment
company. Investments in the securities of other investment companies may
involve duplication of advisory fees and other expenses.
MONEY MARKET INSTRUMENTS. Under normal market conditions, the Portfolio will
purchase money market instruments to invest temporary cash balances or to
maintain liquidity to meet redemptions. However, the Portfolio may also invest
in money market instruments without limitation as a temporary defensive measure
taken in Morgan's judgment during, or in anticipation of, adverse market
conditions. These money market instruments include obligations issued or
guaranteed by the U.S. Government or any of its agencies and instrumentalities,
any foreign government or any of their political subdivisions, commercial paper,
bank obligations, repurchase agreements and other fixed-income securities of
U.S. and foreign issuers. If a repurchase agreement counterparty defaults on
its obligations, the Portfolio may, under some circumstances, be limited or
delayed in disposing of the repurchase agreement collateral to recover its
investment.
ILLIQUID SECURITIES. The Portfolio may acquire securities that have
restrictions on their resale ("restricted securities") or securities for which
there is a limited trading market. However, the Portfolio may not purchase any
illiquid securities, such as illiquid restricted securities or securities that
are not readily marketable, if, as a result, more than 15% of the market value
of the Portfolio's net assets would be invested in illiquid investments. The
price the Portfolio pays for illiquid securities or receives upon resale may be
lower than the price paid or received for similar securities with a more liquid
market. In addition, illiquid securities may be more difficult to value due to
the unavailability of reliable broker quotes for these securities. The
Portfolio may experience delays in disposing of illiquid securities and this may
have an adverse effect on the ability of the Fund to meet redemptions in an
orderly manner. The Portfolio may purchase restricted securities that are
eligible for resale to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A.
Restricted securities eligible for resale under Rule 144A may be determined to
be liquid in accordance with guidelines established by Morgan and approved by
the Trustees. The Trustees will monitor Morgan's implementation of these
guidelines on a periodic basis.
WHEN-ISSUED AND FORWARD COMMITMENT TRANSACTIONS. The Portfolio may purchase
when-issued securities and enter into other forward commitments to purchase or
sell securities. The value of securities purchased on a when-issued or forward
commitment basis may decline between the purchase date and the settlement date.
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS. The Portfolio may purchase or enter into derivative
instruments to enhance return, to hedge against fluctuations in securities
prices or currency exchange rates, to change the duration of the Portfolio's
fixed-income portfolio or as a substitute for the purchase or sale of securities
or currency. The Portfolio's investments in derivative securities may include
structured securities. The Portfolio's transactions in derivative contracts may
include the purchase or sale of futures contracts on securities, indices or
currency; options on futures contracts; options on securities, indices or
currency; forward contracts to purchase or sell securities or currency; and
interest rate and currency swaps.
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All of the Portfolio's transactions in derivative instruments involve a risk of
loss or depreciation due to unanticipated adverse changes in interest rates,
securities prices or currency exchange rates. The loss on derivative contracts
(other than purchased options) may exceed the Portfolio's initial investment in
these contracts. In addition, the Portfolio may lose the entire premium paid
for purchased options that expire before they can be profitably exercised by the
Portfolio.
STRUCTURED SECURITIES. The Portfolio may invest in structured securities,
including currency linked securities. The interest rate or, in some cases, the
principal payable at the maturity of a structured security may change positively
or inversely in relation to one or more interest rates, financial indices,
currency rates or other financial indicators ("reference prices"). A structured
security may be leveraged to the extent that the magnitude of any change in the
interest rate or principal payable on a structured security is a multiple of the
change in the reference price. Thus, structured securities may decline in value
due to adverse market changes in currency exchange rates and other reference
prices.
DERIVATIVE CONTRACTS. The Portfolio may purchase and sell a variety of
derivative contracts, including futures contracts on securities, indices or
currency; options on futures contracts; options on securities, indices or
currency; forward contracts to purchase or sell securities or currency; and
interest rate and currency swaps. The Portfolio incurs liability to a
counterparty in connection with transactions in futures contracts, forward
contracts and swaps and in selling options. The Portfolio pays a premium for
purchased options. In addition, the Portfolio incurs transaction costs in
opening and closing positions in derivative contracts.
RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH DERIVATIVE SECURITIES AND CONTRACTS. The risks associated
with the Portfolio's transactions in derivative securities and contracts may
include some or all of the following: (1) market risk; (2) leverage and
volatility risk; (3) correlation risk; (4) credit risk; and (5) liquidity and
valuation risk.
MARKET RISK. Investments in structured securities are subject to the market
risks described above. Entering into a derivative contract involves a risk that
the applicable market will move against the Portfolio's position and that the
Portfolio will incur a loss. For derivative contracts other than purchased
options, this loss may exceed the amount of the initial investment made or the
premium received by the Portfolio.
LEVERAGE AND VOLATILITY RISK. Derivative instruments may sometimes increase or
leverage the Portfolio's exposure to a particular market risk. Leverage
enhances the price volatility of derivative instruments held by the Portfolio.
If the Portfolio enters into futures contracts, writes options or engages in
certain foreign currency exchange transactions, it is required to maintain a
segregated account consisting of cash or liquid assets, hold offsetting
portfolio securities or cover written options which may offset the leverage
inherent in these transactions.
CORRELATION RISK. The Portfolio's success in using derivative contracts to
hedge portfolio assets depends on the degree of price correlation between the
derivative contract and the hedged asset. Imperfect correlation may be caused
by several factors, including temporary price disparities among the trading
markets for the derivative contract, the assets underlying the derivative
contract and the Portfolio's assets.
CREDIT RISK. Derivative securities and over-the-counter derivative contracts
involve a risk that the issuer or counterparty will fail to perform its
contractual obligations.
LIQUIDITY AND VALUATION RISK. Some derivative securities are not readily
marketable or may become illiquid under adverse market conditions. In addition,
during periods of extreme market volatility, a commodity or exchange may suspend
or limit trading in an exchange-traded derivative contract, which may make the
contract temporarily illiquid and difficult to price. The Portfolio's ability
to terminate
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over-the-counter derivative contracts may depend on the cooperation of the
counterparties to such contracts. For thinly traded derivative securities and
contracts, the only source of price quotations may be the selling dealer or
counterparty.
PORTFOLIO SECURITIES LOANS. The Portfolio may lend portfolio securities with a
value up to one-third of its total assets. Each loan must be fully
collateralized by cash or other eligible assets. The Portfolio may pay
reasonable fees in connection with securities loans. Morgan will evaluate the
creditworthiness of prospective institutional borrowers and monitor the adequacy
of the collateral to reduce the risk of default by borrowers.
BORROWING AND REVERSE REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS. The Portfolio may (1) borrow money
from banks solely for temporary or emergency (but not for leverage) purposes and
(2) enter into reverse repurchase agreements for any purpose. The aggregate
amount of such borrowings and reverse repurchase agreements may not exceed one-
third of the Portfolio's total assets less liabilities (other than borrowings).
For the purpose of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Act"), reverse
repurchase agreements are considered a form of borrowing by the Portfolio and,
therefore, a form of leverage. Leverage may cause any gains or losses of the
Portfolio to be magnified.
SHORT-TERM TRADING. The Portfolio will sell a portfolio security without
regard to the length of time such security has been held if, in the Advisor's
view, the security meets the criteria for sale. This policy is subject to
certain requirements for qualification of the Fund as a regulated investment
company under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"). The
portfolio turnover rate of the Portfolio may exceed 100%. A high portfolio
turnover rate involves higher transaction costs to the Portfolio in the form
of dealer spreads.
INVESTMENT POLICIES AND RESTRICTIONS. Except as otherwise stated in this
Prospectus or the Statement of Additional Information, the Fund's and the
Portfolio's investment objectives, policies and restrictions are not fundamental
and may be changed without shareholder approval. The Portfolio is diversified
and therefore may not, with respect to 75% of its total assets (i) invest more
than 5% of its total assets in the securities of any one issuer, other than U.S.
Government securities, or (2) acquire more than 10% of the outstanding voting
securities of any one issuer. The Portfolio will not concentrate (invest 25% or
more of its total assets) in the securities of issuers in any one industry. For
purposes of this limitation, the staff of the SEC considers (a) all
supranational organizations as a group to be a single industry and (b) each
foreign government and its political subdivisions to be a single industry.
MANAGEMENT OF THE FUND AND THE PORTFOLIO
TRUSTEES. The Fund is a series of The JPM Pierpont Funds (formerly, The
Pierpont Funds) (the "Trust") and the Portfolio is a newly created subtrust of
The Series Portfolio (the "Portfolio Trust"). The Trustees of the Trust and the
Portfolio Trust decide upon matters of general policy and review the actions of
Morgan and other service providers. The Trustees of the Trust and the Portfolio
Trust are identified below. A majority of the non-interested Trustees have
adopted written procedures to deal with any potential conflicts of interest that
may arise because the same persons are Trustees of both the Trust and the
Portfolio Trust.
NAME PRINCIPAL OCCUPATION
Frederick S. Addy . . . . . . . Former Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer, Amoco
Corporation
William G. Burns . . . . . . . Former Vice Chairman of the Board
and Chief Financial Officer, NYNEX
Corporation
Arthur C. Eschenlauer . . . . . Former Senior Vice President, Morgan
Guaranty Trust Company of New York
Matthew Healey . . . . . . . . Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer; Chairman, Pierpont Group,
Inc.
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Michael P. Mallardi . . . . . . Former Senior Vice President,
Capital Cities/ABC, Inc. and
President, Broadcast Group
ADVISOR. The Fund has not retained the services of an investment advisor
because the Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing all of
its investable assets in the Portfolio. The Portfolio has retained the services
of Morgan as investment advisor. Morgan provides investment advice and
portfolio management services to the Portfolio. Subject to the supervision of
the Trustees, Morgan makes the Portfolio's day-to-day investment decisions,
arranges for the execution of portfolio transactions and generally manages the
Portfolio's investments.
Morgan, with principal offices at 60 Wall Street, New York, New York 10260, is a
New York trust company that conducts a general banking and trust business.
Morgan is a wholly owned subsidiary of J.P. Morgan & Co. Incorporated ("J.P.
Morgan"), a bank holding company organized under the laws of Delaware. Through
offices in New York City and abroad, J.P. Morgan, through the Advisor and other
subsidiaries, offers a wide range of services to governmental, institutional,
corporate and individual customers and acts as investment advisor to individual
and institutional clients with combined assets under management of over $197
billion (of which the Advisor advises over $30 billion).
Morgan uses a sophisticated, disciplined, collaborative process for managing all
asset classes. The following persons are primarily responsible for the day-to-
day management and implementation of Morgan's investment process for the
Portfolio (the inception date of each person's responsibility for the Portfolio
and his business experience for the past five years is indicated
parenthetically): Gerard W. Lillis, Managing Director (since January, 1997,
employed by Morgan since prior to 1991) and Mark Smith, Vice President (since
January, 1997, employed by Morgan since prior to 1991).
As compensation for the services rendered and related expenses borne by Morgan
under its investment advisory agreement with the Portfolio, the Portfolio has
agreed to pay Morgan a fee which is computed daily and may be paid monthly at
the annual rate of 0.45% of the Portfolio's average daily net assets.
INVESTMENTS IN THE FUND ARE NOT DEPOSITS OR OBLIGATIONS, OR GUARANTEED OR
ENDORSED BY, MORGAN GUARANTY TRUST COMPANY OF NEW YORK OR ANY OTHER BANK.
CO-ADMINISTRATOR. Pursuant to Co-Administration Agreements with the Trust and
the Portfolio Trust, FDI serves as the Co-Administrator for the Fund and the
Portfolio. FDI (i) provides office space, equipment and clerical personnel for
maintaining the organization and books and records of the Fund and the
Portfolio; (ii) provides officers for the Trust and the Portfolio Trust;
(iii) prepares and files documents required for notification of state securities
administrators; (iv) reviews and files marketing and sales literature; (v) files
Portfolio regulatory documents and mails Portfolio communications to Trustees
and investors; and (vi) maintains related books and records.
For its services under the Co-Administration Agreements, each of the Fund and
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 each of the Fund and the Portfolio is based on the ratio of
each of the Fund's and the Portfolio's net assets to the aggregate net assets of
the Portfolio, the other portfolios in which series of the Trust or The JPM
Institutional Funds invest, The JPM Series Trust, the Trust and The JPM
Institutional Funds.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGENT. Pursuant to Administrative Services Agreements
with the Trust and the Portfolio Trust, Morgan provides administrative and
related services to the Fund and the Portfolio, including services related to
tax compliance, preparation of financial statements, calculation of performance
data, oversight of service providers and certain regulatory and Board of
Trustees matters.
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Under the Administrative Services Agreements, each of the Fund and the Portfolio
has agreed to pay Morgan fees equal to its allocable share of an annual complex-
wide charge. This charge is calculated daily based on the aggregate net assets
of the Portfolio, JPM Series Trust and the other portfolios in which funds in
the Trust or The JPM Institutional Funds invest 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 their aggregate average daily net assets in excess of $7
billion, less the complex-wide fees payable to FDI.
DISTRIBUTOR. FDI, a registered broker-dealer, also serves as the Distributor of
the Fund's shares. FDI is a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of Boston
Institutional Group, Inc. FDI's principal business address is 60 State Street,
Suite 1300, Boston, Massachusetts 02109.
FUND SERVICES AGREEMENTS. Pursuant to Fund Services Agreements with the Trust
and the Portfolio Trust, Pierpont Group, Inc. ("PGI"), 461 Fifth Avenue, New
York, New York 10017, assists the Trustees in exercising their overall
supervisory responsibilities for the affairs of the Trust, the Portfolio Trust
and other funds for which the Trustees serve as trustees. PGI provides these
services for a fee approximating reasonable cost.
CUSTODIAN AND TRANSFER AGENT. State Street Bank and Trust Company, 225
Franklin Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02101, serves as the custodian and
fund accounting agent for the Fund and the Portfolio and as the Fund's
transfer and dividend disbursing agent.
EXPENSES. The Fund and the Portfolio are responsible for all expenses not
expressly assumed by one of the service providers identified above. These
include, among other things, organization expenses, legal fees, audit and
accounting expenses, insurance costs, Trustee compensation, notices and proxy
statements to Fund shareholders, registration fees under federal and state
securities laws, brokerage commissions (for the Portfolio only), transfer agent
costs (for the Fund only), interest, taxes and extraordinary expenses (such as
for litigation).
Morgan has agreed that it will, at least through November 30, 1997, maintain the
Fund's total operating expenses at the annual rate of 1.15% of its average daily
net assets. This agreement does not apply to taxes, interest, brokerage
commissions, litigation costs and other extraordinary expenses.
SHAREHOLDER INQUIRIES AND SERVICES
Shareholders may call J.P. Morgan Funds Services at (800) 521-5411 for
information about the Fund and assistance with shareholder transactions.
SHAREHOLDER SERVICING. Under a shareholder service agreement with the Trust,
Morgan, acting directly or through an agent, provides account administration and
personal and account maintenance services to Fund shareholders. These services
include assisting in the maintenance of accurate account records; processing
orders to purchase and redeem shares of a Fund; and responding to shareholder
inquiries. The Fund has agreed to pay Morgan a fee for these services at an
annual rate of .25% of the average daily net assets of the Fund.
PURCHASE OF SHARES
METHOD OF PURCHASE. Investors may open accounts with the Fund only through the
Distributor. All purchase transactions in Fund accounts are processed by Morgan
as shareholder servicing agent, and the Fund is authorized to accept
instructions relating to a Fund account from Morgan as shareholder servicing
agent for the customer. All purchases must be accepted by the Fund's
Distributor. Investors must be customers of Morgan or an intermediary
designated as an Eligible Institution (see below). Investors may also be
employer-sponsored retirement plans that have designated the Fund as an
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investment option for the plans. Prospective investors who are not already
customers of Morgan may apply to become customers of Morgan at no charge for the
purpose of Fund transactions. Morgan reserves the right to determine the
customers that it will accept, and the Fund reserves the right to determine the
purchase orders that it will accept.
MINIMUM INVESTMENT REQUIREMENTS. The minimum initial investment in the Fund is
$100,000. The minimum subsequent investment for all investors is $5,000. For
investors who were shareholders of a JPM Pierpont Fund as of September 29, 1995,
the minimum initial investment in the Fund is $10,000. These minimum initial
investment requirements may be waived for certain investors, including investors
for whom the Advisor is a fiduciary, who are employees of the Advisor, who
maintain related accounts with the Funds or the Advisor, who make investments
for a group of clients, such as financial advisors, trust companies and
investment advisors, or who maintain retirement accounts with the Funds.
PURCHASE PRICE AND SETTLEMENT. The Fund's shares are sold on a continuous basis
without a sales charge at the net asset value per share next determined after
receipt of an order. Prospective investors may purchase shares with the
assistance of an Eligible Institution that may establish its own terms,
conditions and charges.
To purchase Fund shares, investors should request their Morgan representative
(or a representative of their Eligible Institution) to assist them in placing a
purchase order with the Fund's Distributor and to transfer immediately available
funds to the Fund's Distributor on the settlement date. Any shareholder may
also call J.P. Morgan Funds Services at (800) 521-5411 for assistance in placing
an order for shares. If the Fund or its agent receives a purchase order prior
to 4:00 P.M. New York time on any business day, the purchase of Fund shares is
effective and is made at the net asset value determined that day, and the
purchaser generally becomes a holder of record on the following business day
upon the Fund's receipt of payment. If the Fund or its agent receives a
purchase order after 4:00 P.M. New York time, the purchase is effective and is
made at the net asset value determined on the next business day. The settlement
date is generally the business day after the purchase is effective.
ELIGIBLE INSTITUTIONS. Shares may be sold to or through Eligible Institutions,
including financial institutions and broker-dealers, that may be paid fees by
Morgan or its affiliates for services provided to their clients that invest in
the Fund. Organizations that provide recordkeeping or other services to certain
employee benefit or retirement plans that include the Fund as an investment
option may also be paid a fee.
The services provided by Eligible Institutions may include establishing and
maintaining shareholder accounts, processing purchase and redemption
transactions, arranging for bank wires, performing shareholder subaccounting,
answering client inquiries regarding the Fund, assisting clients in changing
dividend options, account designations and addresses, providing periodic
statements showing the client's account balance and integrating these statements
with those of other transactions and balances in the client's other accounts
serviced by the Eligible Institution, transmitting proxy statements, periodic
reports, updated prospectuses and other communications to shareholders and, with
respect to meetings of shareholders, collecting, tabulating and forwarding
executed proxies and obtaining such other information and performing such other
services as Morgan or the Eligible Institution's clients may reasonably request
and agree upon with the Eligible Institution. Although there is no sales charge
levied by the Fund, Eligible Institutions may separately establish their own
terms, conditions and charges for providing these and other services. Such
charges may vary but in all cases will be retained by the Eligible Institution
and not remitted to the Fund or Morgan.
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REDEMPTION OF SHARES
METHOD OF REDEMPTION. To redeem Fund shares, an investor may instruct Morgan or
his or her Eligible Institution, as appropriate, to submit a redemption request
to the Fund or may telephone J.P. Morgan Funds Services directly at (800) 521-
5411 and give the Shareholder Service Representative a preassigned shareholder
Personal Identification Number and the amount of the redemption. The Fund
executes effective redemption requests at the next determined net asset value
per share. See "Net Asset Value."
A redemption request received by the Fund or its agent prior to 4:00 P.M. New
York time is effective on that day. A redemption request received after that
time becomes effective on the next business day. Proceeds of an effective
redemption are deposited on the settlement date in immediately available funds
to the shareholder's account at Morgan or at his Eligible Institution or, in the
case of certain Morgan customers, by wire transfer or by check in accordance
with the customer's instructions. The settlement date is generally the next
business day after a redemption is effective and, subject to the exceptions
described below, will be within seven days.
OTHER REDEMPTION PROCESSING INFORMATION. Redemption requests may not be
processed if the redemption request is not submitted in proper form. A
redemption request is not in proper form unless the Fund has received the
shareholder's certified taxpayer identification number and address. In
addition, if shares were paid for by check and the check has not yet cleared,
redemption proceeds will not be transmitted until the check has cleared, which
may take up to 15 days. The Fund reserves the right to suspend the right of
redemption or postpone the payment of redemption proceeds to the extent
permitted by the SEC. Shareholders may be required to recognize taxable gains
or losses upon redeeming shares.
MANDATORY REDEMPTION. If a redemption of shares reduces the value of a
shareholder's account balance below the required initial minimum investment, the
Fund may redeem the remaining shares in the account 60 days after providing
written notice to the shareholder of the mandatory redemption. An account will
not be subject to mandatory redemption if the shareholder purchases sufficient
shares during the 60 day period to increase the account balance to the required
minimum investment amount.
EXCHANGE OF SHARES
Shares of the Fund may be exchanged for shares of any of The JPM Pierpont Funds,
The JPM Institutional Funds or JPM Series Trust at net asset value without a
sales charge. You should read the prospectus of the fund into which you are
exchanging. You may only exchange between funds that are registered in the same
name, address and taxpayer identification number. After the exchange, you must
meet the minimum investment requirements for the fund in which you are then
investing. An exchange is a redemption of shares from one fund and a purchase
of shares in another and is therefore a taxable transaction that may have tax
consequences for you. The Fund reserves the right to discontinue, alter or
limit the exchange privilege at any time. Exchanges are available only in
states where an exchange may legally be made.
DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS
Income dividends for the Fund are declared and paid at least annually. Realized
net capital gains will be distributed at least annually. The Fund may also
declare additional dividends from net investment income or capital gains in a
given year to the extent necessary to avoid the imposition of federal income or
excise tax on the Fund. Dividends and distributions will be payable to
shareholders of record on the record date. The Fund's dividends and
distributions are paid in additional Fund shares unless the shareholder elects
to have them paid in cash. The tax treatment of dividends and distributions is
the same whether they are paid in shares or cash. Cash dividends and
distributions are
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either (1) credited to the shareholder's account at Morgan or the shareholder's
Eligible Institution or (2) in the case of certain Morgan clients, paid by a
check mailed in accordance with the clients' instructions.
NET ASSET VALUE
The Fund computes its net asset value per share ("NAV") at 4:15 p.m. New York
time on each weekday that is not a holiday listed in the Statement of Additional
Information (a "business day"). The NAV is determined by subtracting from the
value of the Fund's total assets (the value of the Fund's investment in the
Portfolio, plus any cash or other assets of the Fund) the amount of its
liabilities and dividing the remainder by the number of outstanding shares.
TAXES
The Fund intends to elect to be treated and qualify each year as a regulated
investment company under Subchapter M of the Code. To qualify as such, the
Fund must satisfy certain requirements relating to the sources of its income,
diversification of its assets and distribution of its income to shareholders.
As a regulated investment company, the Fund will not be subject to federal
income or excise tax on any net investment income and net realized capital
gains that are distributed to shareholders in accordance with certain timing
requirements of the Code.
Dividends paid by the Fund from net investment income, certain net foreign
currency gains, and the excess of net short-term capital gain over net long term
capital loss will be taxable to its shareholders as ordinary income.
Distributions paid by the Fund from the excess of net long-term capital gain
over net short-term capital loss and designated as "capital gain dividends" will
be taxable as long-term capital gains regardless of how long shareholders have
held their shares. These tax consequences will apply whether distributions are
received in additional shares or in cash. The Fund's dividends and
distributions will generally not qualify for the corporate dividends received
deduction under the Code. Shareholders will be informed annually about the
amount and character, for federal income tax purposes, of distributions received
from the Fund.
The Portfolio anticipates that it may be required to pay foreign taxes on its
income from certain foreign investments, which will reduce its return from those
investments. The Fund may be permitted to elect to pass through its share of
any qualifying foreign taxes paid by the Portfolio to its shareholders. If this
election is made, shareholders will then include their share of such taxes in
income (in addition to actual dividends and distributions) and may be entitled,
subject to applicable limitations, to a corresponding federal income tax credit
or deduction. The Fund will provide appropriate information to shareholders if
this election is made.
Investors should consider the adverse tax implications of buying shares
immediately before a distribution. Investors who purchase shares shortly before
the record date for a distribution will pay a per share price that includes the
value of the anticipated distribution and will be taxed on the distribution even
though the distribution represents a return of a portion of the purchase price.
Redemptions of shares, whether for cash or in-kind, are taxable events on which
a shareholder may recognize a gain or loss and may be subject to special tax
rules if the redeemed shares were held less than six months or if a reinvestment
occurs. Individuals and certain other shareholders may be subject to 31% backup
withholding of federal income tax on distributions and redemptions if they fail
to furnish their correct taxpayer identification number and certain
certifications or if they are otherwise subject to backup withholding.
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In addition to federal taxes, a shareholder may be subject to state, local or
other taxes on Fund distributions, redemptions or exchanges of shares of the
Fund, or the value of their Fund investment. Shareholders are urged to consult
their own tax advisors concerning specific questions about federal, state, local
or other taxes.
ORGANIZATION
The Trust was organized on November 4, 1992 as a Massachusetts business trust.
The Trust currently has 17 series of shares, including the Fund, that are
offered to the public.
Shareholders of the Fund are entitled to one full or fractional vote for each
share of the Fund. There is no cumulative voting and shares have no preemption
or conversion rights. The Trust does not intend to hold annual meetings of
shareholders. The Trustees will call special meetings of shareholders to the
extent required by the Trust's Declaration of Trust or the Act. The Act
requires the Trustees, under certain circumstances, to call a meeting to allow
shareholders to vote on the removal of a Trustee and to assist shareholders in
communicating with each other.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
THE LEHMAN BROTHERS AGGREGATE BOND INDEX. The Index is a widely recognized
measure of the aggregate U.S. bond market and represents an unmanaged portfolio
of fixed-income securities. The Index represents approximately 4,000 investment
grade corporate, government, and mortgage-backed securities weighted by the
market value of each security.
SHAREHOLDER REPORTS AND CONFIRMATIONS. The Fund sends to its shareholders
annual and semiannual reports. The financial statements appearing in annual
reports are audited by independent accountants. Shareholders will also be sent
confirmations of each transaction and monthly statements reflecting all account
activity.
TELEPHONE TRANSACTIONS. All shareholders are entitled to initiate redemptions
and other transactions by telephone. However, a transaction authorized by
telephone and reasonably believed by the Fund, Morgan, an Eligible Institution
or the Distributor to be genuine may result in a loss to the investor if the
transaction is not in fact genuine. The Fund will employ reasonable procedures
to confirm that investor instructions communicated by telephone are genuine.
These include requiring investors to give their personal identification numbers
and tape recording telephone instructions. If these procedures are not
followed, the Fund, Morgan, the investor's Eligible Institution or the
Distributor may be liable for any losses resulting from unauthorized or
fraudulent instructions.
PERFORMANCE ADVERTISING. The Fund may advertise historical performance
information and compare its performance to other investments or relevant
indexes. An advertisement may also include data supplied by Lipper Analytical
Services, Inc., Micropal Inc., Morningstar Inc., Ibbotson Associates and other
industry publications.
The Fund may advertise average annual total return and other forms of total
return data. Average annual total return is determined by computing the average
annual percentage change in value of $1,000 invested at NAV for specified
periods ending with the most recent calendar quarter. The total return
calculation assumes a complete redemption of the investment at the end of the
relevant period. The Fund may also advertise total return on a cumulative,
average, year-by-year or other basis for specified periods. The investment
results of the Fund will fluctuate over time and should not be considered a
representation of the Fund's performance in the future.
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The Fund may advertise its yield. Yield reflects the Fund's rate of income on
portfolio investments as a percentage of its NAV. Yield is computed by
annualizing the result of dividing the net investment income per share over a 30
day period by the NAV on the last day of that period. Yield is calculated by
accounting methods that are standardized for all stock and bond funds and differ
from the methods used for other accounting purposes. Therefore, the yield on
the Fund's shares may not equal the income paid on these shares or the income
reported in the Fund's financial statements.
Performance information may be obtained by calling the Distributor at
(800) 221-7930.
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THE JPM PIERPONT FUNDS
THE JPM PIERPONT GLOBAL STRATEGIC INCOME FUND
No dealer, salesman or any other person has been authorized to give any
information or to make any representations, other than those contained in this
Prospectus, in connection with the offer contained in this Prospectus and, if
given or made, such other information or representations must not be relied upon
as having been authorized by the Trust or the Distributor. This Prospectus does
not constitute an offer by the Trust or by the Distributor to sell or a
solicitation of any offer to buy any of the securities offered hereby in any
jurisdiction to any person to whom it is unlawful for the Trust or the
Distributor to make such an offer in such jurisdiction.
PROSPECTUS
FEBRUARY , 1997
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SUBJECT TO COMPLETION NOVEMBER 27, 1996
INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO COMPLETION OR AMENDMENT. A
REGISTRATION STATEMENT RELATING TO THESE SECURITIES HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION. THESE SECURITIES MAY NOT BE SOLD NOR MAY
OFFERS TO BUY BE ACCEPTED PRIOR TO THE TIME THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT BECOMES
EFFECTIVE. THIS PROSPECTUS SHALL NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFER TO SELL OR THE
SOLICITATION OF AN OFFER TO BUY NOR SHALL THERE BE ANY SALE OF THESE SECURITIES
IN ANY STATE IN WHICH SUCH OFFER, SOLICITATION OR SALE WOULD BE UNLAWFUL PRIOR
TO REGISTRATION OR QUALIFICATION UNDER THE SECURITIES LAWS OF ANY SUCH STATE.
THE JPM PIERPONT FUNDS
THE JPM PIERPONT MONEY MARKET FUND
THE JPM PIERPONT TAX EXEMPT MONEY MARKET FUND
THE JPM PIERPONT TREASURY MONEY MARKET FUND
THE JPM PIERPONT SHORT TERM BOND FUND
THE JPM PIERPONT BOND FUND
THE JPM PIERPONT TAX EXEMPT BOND FUND
THE JPM PIERPONT NEW YORK TOTAL RETURN BOND FUND
THE JPM PIERPONT GLOBAL STRATEGIC INCOME FUND
THE JPM PIERPONT DIVERSIFIED FUND
THE JPM PIERPONT EQUITY FUND
THE JPM PIERPONT CAPITAL APPRECIATION FUND
THE JPM PIERPONT INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND
THE JPM PIERPONT EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY FUND
THE JPM PIERPONT INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND
THE JPM PIERPONT EUROPEAN EQUITY FUND
THE JPM PIERPONT JAPAN EQUITY FUND
THE JPM PIERPONT ASIA GROWTH FUND
STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
February , 1997
THIS STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS NOT A PROSPECTUS, BUT CONTAINS
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WHICH SHOULD BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE PROSPECTUS
FOR THE FUND OR FUNDS LISTED ABOVE, AS SUPPLEMENTED FROM TIME TO TIME, WHICH MAY
BE OBTAINED UPON REQUEST FROM FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC., ATTENTION: THE JPM
PIERPONT FUNDS; (800) 221-7930.
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Table of Contents
PAGE
General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Investment Objectives and Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Investment Restrictions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Trustees and Officers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Investment Advisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Co-Administrator and Distributor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Services Agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Custodian. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Shareholder Servicing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Independent Accountants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Purchase of Shares . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Redemption of Shares . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Exchange of Shares . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Dividends and Distributions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Net Asset Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Performance Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Portfolio Transactions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Financial Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Appendix A - Description of Security Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Appendix B - Additional Information Concerning New York Municipal
Obligations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
Appendix C Investing in Japan and Asian Growth Markets Japan and its
Securities Markets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1
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GENERAL
The JPM Pierpont Funds currently consist of eighteen funds: The JPM
Pierpont Money Market Fund, The JPM Pierpont Treasury Money Market Fund, The JPM
Pierpont Tax Exempt Money Market Fund, The JPM Pierpont Short Term Bond Fund,
The JPM Pierpont Bond Fund, The JPM Pierpont Tax Exempt Bond Fund, The JPM
Pierpont New York Total Return Bond Fund, The JPM Pierpont Global Strategic
Income Fund, The JPM Pierpont Equity Fund, The JPM Pierpont Capital Appreciation
Fund, The JPM Pierpont International Equity Fund, The JPM Pierpont Emerging
Markets Equity Fund, The JPM Pierpont International Opportunities Fund, The JPM
Pierpont Diversified Fund, The JPM Pierpont European Equity Fund, The JPM
Pierpont Japan Equity Fund and The JPM Pierpont Asia Growth Fund (collectively,
the "Funds"). Each of the Funds is a series of shares of beneficial interest of
The JPM Pierpont Funds, an open-end management investment company formed as a
Massachusetts business trust (the "Trust").
This Statement of Additional Information describes the financial history,
investment objectives and policies, management and operation of each of the
Funds to enable investors to select the Funds which best suit their needs. The
JPM Pierpont Funds operate through a two-tier master-feeder investment fund
structure. Formerly, The JPM Pierpont Money Market Fund, The JPM Pierpont Tax
Exempt Money Market Fund, The JPM Pierpont Bond Fund, The JPM Pierpont Tax
Exempt Bond Fund, The JPM Pierpont Equity Fund, The JPM Pierpont Capital
Appreciation Fund, and The JPM Pierpont International Equity Fund operated as
free-standing mutual funds and not through the master-feeder structure. Where
indicated in this Statement of Additional Information, historical information
for each of these Funds includes information for their respective predecessor
entities.
This Statement of Additional Information provides additional information
with respect to the Funds and should be read in conjunction with the relevant
Fund's current Prospectus (the "Prospectus"). Capitalized terms not otherwise
defined herein have the meanings accorded to them in the Prospectus. The Funds'
executive offices are located at 60 State Street, Suite 1300, Boston,
Massachusetts 02109.
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
THE JPM PIERPONT MONEY MARKET FUND (the "Money Market Fund") is designed to
be an economical and convenient means of making substantial investments in money
market instruments. The Money Market Fund's investment objective is to maximize
current income and maintain a high level of liquidity. The Fund attempts to
achieve this objective by investing all of its investable assets in The Money
Market Portfolio (the "Portfolio"), a diversified open-end management investment
company having the same investment objective as the Money Market Fund.
The Portfolio seeks to achieve its investment objective by maintaining a
dollar-weighted average portfolio maturity of not more than 90 days and by
investing in U.S. dollar denominated securities described in the Prospectus and
this Statement of Additional Information that meet certain rating criteria,
present minimal credit risk and have effective maturities of not more than
thirteen months. The Portfolio's ability to achieve maximum current income is
affected by its high quality standards. See "Quality and Diversification
Requirements."
THE JPM PIERPONT TAX EXEMPT MONEY MARKET FUND (the "Tax Exempt Money Market
Fund") is designed to be an economical and convenient means of making
substantial investments in instruments that are exempt from federal income tax.
The Tax Exempt Money Market Fund's investment objective is to provide a high
level of current income that is exempt from federal income tax and maintain a
high level of liquidity. See "Taxes." The Fund attempts to achieve this
objective by investing all of its investable assets in The Tax Exempt Money
Market Portfolio (the "Portfolio"), a diversified open-end
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management investment company having the same investment objective as the Tax
Exempt Money Market Fund.
The Portfolio attempts to achieve its investment objective by maintaining a
dollar-weighted average portfolio maturity of not more than 90 days and by
investing in U.S. dollar-denominated securities described in the Prospectus and
this Statement of Additional Information that meet certain rating criteria,
present minimal credit risks, have effective maturities of not more than
thirteen months and earn interest wholly exempt from federal income tax in the
opinion of bond counsel for the issuer, but it may invest up to 20% of its total
assets in taxable obligations. See "Quality and Diversification Requirements."
Interest on these securities may be subject to state and local taxes. For more
detailed information regarding tax matters, including the applicability of the
alternative minimum tax, see "Taxes."
THE JPM PIERPONT TREASURY MONEY MARKET FUND (the "Treasury Money Market
Fund") is designed to be an economical and convenient means of making
substantial investments primarily in short term direct obligations of the U.S.
Government. The Treasury Money Market Fund's investment objective is to provide
current income, maintain a high level of liquidity and preserve capital. The
Fund attempts to accomplish this objective by investing all of its investable
assets in The Treasury Money Market Portfolio (the "Portfolio"), a diversified
open-end management investment company having the same investment objective as
the Treasury Money Market Fund.
The Portfolio attempts to achieve its investment objective by maintaining a
dollar-weighted average portfolio maturity of not more than 90 days and by
investing primarily in U.S. Treasury securities and by investing in certain U.S.
Treasury securities described in the Prospectus and in this Statement of
Additional Information that have effective maturities of not more than thirteen
months. See "Quality and Diversification Requirements."
THE JPM PIERPONT SHORT TERM BOND FUND (the "Short Term Bond Fund") is
designed for investors who place a strong emphasis on conservation of capital
but who also want a return greater than that of a money market fund or other
very low risk investment vehicles. The Fund is appropriate for investors who do
not require the stable net asset value typical of a money market fund but who
want less price fluctuation than is typical of a longer-term bond fund. The
Short Term Bond Fund's investment objective is to provide a high total return
while attempting to limit the likelihood of negative quarterly returns. The
Short Term Bond Fund seeks to achieve this high total return to the extent
consistent with modest risk of capital and the maintenance of liquidity. The
Short Term Bond Fund attempts to achieve its investment objective by investing
all of its investable assets in The Short Term Bond Portfolio (the "Portfolio"),
a diversified open-end management investment company having the same investment
objective as the Short Term Bond Fund.
The Portfolio attempts to achieve its investment objective by investing
primarily in the corporate and government debt obligations and related
securities described in the Prospectus and this Statement of Additional
Information.
THE JPM PIERPONT BOND FUND (the "Bond Fund") is designed to be an
economical and convenient means of making substantial investments in a broad
range of corporate and government debt obligations and related investments of
domestic and foreign issuers, subject to certain quality and other restrictions.
See "Quality and Diversification Requirements." The Bond Fund's investment
objective is to provide a high total return consistent with moderate risk of
capital and maintenance of liquidity. Although the net asset value of the Bond
Fund will fluctuate, the Bond Fund attempts to conserve the value of its
investments to the extent consistent with its objective. The Bond Fund attempts
to achieve its objective by investing all of its investable
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assets in The U.S. Fixed Income Portfolio (the "Portfolio"), a diversified
open-end management investment company having the same investment objective as
the Bond Fund.
The Portfolio attempts to achieve its investment objective by investing in
high grade corporate and government debt obligations and related securities of
domestic and foreign issuers described in the Prospectus and this Statement of
Additional Information.
INVESTMENT PROCESS FOR THE U.S. FIXED INCOME PORTFOLIO
Duration/yield curve management: Morgan's duration decision begins with an
analysis of real yields, which its research indicates are generally a reliable
indicator of longer term interest rate trends. Other factors Morgan studies in
regard to interest rates include economic growth and inflation, capital flows
and monetary policy. Based on this analysis, Morgan forms a view of the most
likely changes in the level and shape of the yield curve -- as well as the
timing of those changes -- and sets the Portfolio's duration and maturity
structure accordingly. Morgan typically limits the overall duration of the
Portfolio to a range between one year shorter and one year longer than that of
the Salomon Brothers Broad Investment Grade Bond Index, the benchmark index.
Sector allocations: Sector allocations are driven by Morgan's fundamental
and quantitative analysis of the relative valuation of a broad array of fixed
income sectors. Specifically, Morgan utilizes market and credit analysis to
assess whether the current risk-adjusted yield spreads of various sectors are
likely to widen or narrow. Morgan then overweights (underweights) those sectors
its analysis indicates offer the most (least) relative value, basing the speed
and magnitude of these shifts on valuation considerations.
Security selection: Securities are selected by the portfolio manager, with
substantial input from Morgan's fixed income analysts and traders. Using
quantitative analysis as well as traditional valuation methods, Morgan's applied
research analysts aim to optimize security selection within the bounds of the
Portfolio's investment objective. In addition, credit analysts -- supported by
Morgan's equity analysts -- assess the creditworthiness of issuers and
counterparties. A dedicated trading desk contributes to security selection by
tracking new issuance, monitoring dealer inventories, and identifying
attractively priced bonds. The traders also handle all transactions for the
Portfolio.
THE JPM PIERPONT TAX EXEMPT BOND FUND (the "Tax Exempt Bond Fund") is
designed to be an economical and convenient means of making substantial
investments in debt obligations that are exempt from federal income tax. The
Tax Exempt Bond Fund's investment objective is to provide a high level of
current income exempt from federal income tax consistent with moderate risk of
capital and maintenance of liquidity. See "Taxes." The Fund attempts to
achieve its investment objective by investing all of its investable assets in
The Tax Exempt Bond Portfolio (the "Portfolio"), a diversified open-end
management investment company having the same investment objective as the Tax
Exempt Bond Fund.
The Portfolio attempts to achieve its investment objective by investing
primarily in securities of states, territories and possessions of the United
States and their political subdivisions, agencies and instrumentalities, the
interest of which is exempt from federal income tax in the opinion of bond
counsel for the issuer, but it may invest up to 20% of its total assets in
taxable obligations. The Tax Exempt Bond Fund seeks to maintain a current yield
that is greater than that obtainable from a portfolio of short term tax
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exempt obligations, subject to certain quality restrictions. See "Quality and
Diversification Requirements."
THE JPM PIERPONT NEW YORK TOTAL RETURN BOND FUND (the "New York Total
Return Bond Fund") is designed to be an economical and convenient means of
investing in a portfolio consisting primarily of debt obligations that are
exempt from federal and New York State income taxes. The New York Total Return
Bond Fund's investment objective is to provide a high after tax total return for
New York residents consistent with moderate risk of capital. Total return will
consist of income plus capital gains and losses. The Fund attempts to achieve
its objective by investing all of its investable assets in The New York Total
Return Bond Portfolio (the "Portfolio"), a non-diversified open-end management
investment company having the same investment objective as the Fund.
The Portfolio attempts to achieve its investment objective by investing
primarily in municipal securities issued by New York State and its political
subdivisions and by agencies, authorities and instrumentalities of New York and
its political subdivisions. These securities earn income exempt from federal
and New York State and local income taxes but, in certain circumstances, may be
subject to alternative minimum tax. In addition, the Portfolio may invest in
municipal securities issued by states other than New York, by territories and
possessions of the United States and by the District of Columbia and their
political subdivisions, agencies and instrumentalities. These securities earn
income exempt from federal income taxes but, in certain circumstances, may be
subject to alternative minimum tax. In order to seek to enhance the Portfolio's
after tax return, the Portfolio may also invest in securities which earn income
subject to New York and/or federal income taxes. These securities include U.S.
government securities, corporate securities and municipal securities issued on a
taxable basis.
THE JPM PIERPONT GLOBAL STRATEGIC INCOME FUND (the "Global Strategic
Income Fund") is designed for the aggressive investor seeking to diversify an
investment portfolio by investing in fixed-income securities of foreign and
domestic issuers. The Global Strategic Income Fund's investment objective is
high total return from a portfolio of fixed-income securities of foreign and
domestic issuers. The Global Strategic Income Fund seeks to achieve its
objective by investing all of its investable assets in the Global Strategic
Income Portfolio (the "Portfolio"), a diversified open-end management
investment company having the same investment objective as the Global Strategic
Income Fund.
The Portfolio attempts to achieve its investment objective by investing in
a broad range of higher yielding fixed-income securities of domestic and foreign
issuers, including corporate and mortgage-backed securities, obligations of
sovereign issuers, non-dollar denominated securities and securities of issuers
in emerging markets.
THE JPM PIERPONT DIVERSIFIED FUND (the "Diversified Fund") is designed for
investors who wish to invest for long term objectives such as retirement and who
seek to attain real appreciation in their investments over the long term, but
with somewhat less price fluctuation than a portfolio consisting solely of
equity securities. The Diversified Fund's investment objective is to provide a
high total return from a diversified portfolio of equity and fixed income
securities. The Fund attempts to achieve its investment objective by investing
all of its investable assets in The Diversified Portfolio (the "Portfolio"), a
diversified open-end management investment company having the same investment
objective as the Diversified Fund.
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INVESTMENT PROCESS FOR THE DIVERSIFIED PORTFOLIO
The mix of equities and fixed income is based on the risk premium model and
the anticipation of changing economic trends. The risk premium is the
difference between Morgan's forecast of the long-term return on stocks
(determined using Morgan's proprietary dividend discount model) and the current
nominal yield on 30-year U.S. Treasury bonds. When the risk premium is high,
more assets are allocated to stocks. When the risk premium is low, more assets
are allocated to bonds. Within U.S. equities, the allocation between large cap
and small cap stocks is based on the relative dividend discount rate spread
between large and small cap. Within fixed income, the allocation among sectors
is based on Morgan's analysis of their relative valuation. Morgan's asset
allocation decisions for the Portfolio are implemented using the investment
processes described herein for the Bond, Equity, Capital Appreciation and
International Equity Funds.
THE JPM PIERPONT EQUITY FUND (the "Equity Fund") is designed for investors
who want an actively managed portfolio of selected equity securities that seeks
to outperform the S&P 500 Index. The Equity Fund's investment objective is to
provide a high total return from a portfolio of selected equity securities. The
Fund attempts to achieve its investment objective by investing all of its
investable assets in The Selected U.S. Equity Portfolio (the "Portfolio"), a
diversified open-end management investment company having the same investment
objective as the Equity Fund.
In normal circumstances, at least 65% of the Portfolio's net assets will be
invested in equity securities consisting of common stocks and other securities
with equity characteristics comprised of preferred stock, warrants, rights,
convertible securities, trust certifications, limited partnership interests and
equity participations (collectively, "Equity Securities"). The Portfolio's
primary equity investments are the common stock of large and medium sized U.S.
corporations and, to a limited extent, similar securities of foreign
corporations.
INVESTMENT PROCESS FOR THE SELECTED U.S. EQUITY PORTFOLIO
Fundamental research: Morgan's 20 domestic equity analysts, each an
industry specialist with an average of 13 years of experience, follow 700
predominantly large- and medium-sized U.S. companies -- 500 of which form the
universe for the Portfolio's investments. Their research goal is to forecast
normalized, longer term earnings and dividends for the most attractive companies
among those they cover. In doing this, they may work in concert with Morgan's
international equity analysts in order to gain a broader perspective for
evaluating industries and companies in today's global economy.
Systematic valuation: The analysts' forecasts are converted into comparable
expected returns by a dividend discount model, which calculates those expected
returns by comparing a company's current stock price with the "fair value" price
forecasted by its estimated long term-earnings power. Within each sector,
companies are ranked by their expected return and grouped into quintiles: those
with the highest expected returns (Quintile 1) are deemed the most undervalued
relative to their long-term earnings power, while those with the lowest expected
returns (Quintile 5) are deemed the most overvalued.
Disciplined portfolio construction: A diversified portfolio is constructed
using disciplined buy and sell rules. Purchases are concentrated among first-
quintile stocks; the specific names selected reflect the portfolio manager's
judgment concerning the soundness of the underlying forecasts, the likelihood
that the perceived misvaluation will be corrected within a reasonable time
frame, and the magnitude of the risks versus the rewards. Once a stock falls
into the third quintile -- because its price has
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risen or its fundamentals have deteriorated -- it generally becomes a candidate
for sale. The portfolio manager seeks to hold sector weightings close to those
of the S&P 500 Index, reflecting Morgan's belief that its research has the
potential to add value at the individual stock level, but not at the sector
level. Sector neutrality is also seen as a way to help protect the portfolio
from macroeconomic risks, and -- together with diversification --represents an
important element of Morgan's risk control strategy. A dedicated trading desk
handles all transactions for the Portfolio.
THE JPM PIERPONT CAPITAL APPRECIATION FUND (the "Capital Appreciation
Fund") is designed for investors who are willing to assume the somewhat higher
risk of investing in small companies in order to seek a higher return over time
than might be expected from a portfolio of stocks of large companies. The
Capital Appreciation Fund's investment objective is to provide a high total
return from a portfolio of Equity Securities of small companies. The Fund
attempts to achieve its investment objective by investing all of its investable
assets in The U.S. Small Company Portfolio (the "Portfolio"), a diversified
open-end management investment company having the same investment objective as
the Capital Appreciation Fund.
The Portfolio attempts to achieve its investment objective by investing
primarily in the common stock of small U.S. companies included in the Russell
2500 Index, which is composed of 2,500 common stocks of U.S. companies with
market capitalizations ranging between $100 million and $1.5 billion.
INVESTMENT PROCESS FOR THE U.S. SMALL COMPANY PORTFOLIO
Fundamental research: Morgan's 20 domestic equity analysts -- each an
industry specialist with an average of 13 years of experience -- continuously
monitor the small cap stocks in their respective sectors with the aim of
identifying companies that exhibit superior financial strength and operating
returns. Meetings with management and on-site visits play a key role in shaping
their assessments. Their research goal is to forecast normalized, long-term
earnings and dividends for the most attractive small cap companies among those
they monitor -- a universe that generally contains a total of 300-350 names.
Because Morgan's analysts follow both the larger and smaller companies in their
industries -- in essence, covering their industries from top to bottom -- they
are able to bring broad perspective to the research they do on both.
Systematic valuation: The analysts' forecasts are converted into comparable
expected returns by Morgan's dividend discount model, which calculates those
returns by comparing a company's current stock price with the "fair value" price
forecasted by its estimated long-term earnings power. Within each industry,
companies are ranked by their expected returns and grouped into quintiles: those
with the highest expected returns (Quintile 1) are deemed the most undervalued
relative to their long-term earnings power, while those with the lowest expected
returns (Quintile 5) are deemed the most overvalued.
Disciplined portfolio construction: A diversified portfolio is constructed
using disciplined buy and sell rules. Purchases are concentrated among the
stocks in the top two quintiles of the rankings; the specific names selected
reflect the portfolio manager's judgment concerning the soundness of the
underlying forecasts, the likelihood that the perceived misevaluation will soon
be corrected, and the magnitude of the risks versus the rewards. Once a stock
falls into the third quintile -- because its price has risen or its fundamentals
have deteriorated -- it generally becomes a candidate for sale. The portfolio
manager seeks to hold sector weightings close to those of the Russell 2500
Index, the Portfolio's benchmark, reflecting Morgan's belief that its research
has the potential to add value at the individual stock level, but
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not at the sector level. Sector neutrality is also seen as a way to help to
protect the portfolio from macroeconomic risks, and -- together with
diversification -- represents an important element of Morgan's investment
strategy.
THE JPM PIERPONT INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND (the "International Equity
Fund") is designed for investors with a long term investment horizon who want to
diversify their portfolios by investing in an actively managed portfolio of
non-U.S. securities that seeks to outperform the Morgan Stanley Capital
International ("MSCI") Europe, Australia and Far East Index (the "EAFE Index").
The International Equity Fund's investment objective is to provide a high total
return from a portfolio of Equity Securities of foreign corporations. The Fund
attempts to achieve its investment objective by investing all of its investable
assets in The Non-U.S. Equity Portfolio (the "Portfolio"), a diversified open-
end management investment company having the same investment objective as the
International Equity Fund.
The Portfolio seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing
primarily in the Equity Securities of foreign corporations. Under normal
circumstances, the Portfolio expects to invest at least 65% of its total assets
in such securities. The Portfolio does not intend to invest in U.S. securities
(other than money market instruments), except temporarily, when extraordinary
circumstances prevailing at the same time in a significant number of developed
foreign countries render investments in such countries inadvisable.
INVESTMENT PROCESS FOR THE NON-U.S. EQUITY PORTFOLIO
Country allocation: Morgan's country allocation decision begins with a
forecast of equity risk premiums, which provide a valuation signal by measuring
the relative attractiveness of stocks versus bonds. Using a proprietary
approach, Morgan calculates this risk premium for each of the nations in the
Portfolio's universe, determines the extent of its deviation -- if any -- from
its historical norm, and then ranks countries according to the size of those
deviations. Countries with high (low) rankings are overweighted (underweighted)
in comparisons to the EAFE Index to reflect the above-average (below-average)
attractiveness of their stock markets. In determining weightings, Morgan
analyzes a variety of qualitative factors as well -- including the liquidity,
earnings momentum and interest rate climate of the market at hand. These
qualitative assessments can change the magnitude but not the direction of the
country allocations called for by the risk premium forecast. Morgan places
limits on the total size of the Portfolio's country over- and under-weightings
relative to the EAFE Index.
Stock selection: Morgan's 44 international equity analysts, each an
industry and country specialist, forecast normalized earnings and dividend
payouts for roughly 1,000 non-U.S. companies -- taking a long-term perspective
rather than the short time frame common to consensus estimates. These forecasts
are converted into comparable expected returns by a dividend discount model, and
then companies are ranked from most to least attractive by industry and country.
A diversified portfolio is constructed using disciplined buy and sell rules. The
portfolio manager's objective is to concentrate the purchases in the top third
of the rankings, and to keep sector weightings close to those of the EAFE Index,
the Fund's benchmark. Once a stock falls into the bottom third of the rankings,
it generally becomes a candidate for sale. Where available, warrants and
convertibles may be purchased instead of common stock if they are deemed a more
attractive means of investing in an undervalued company.
Currency management: Currency is actively managed, in conjunction with
country and stock allocation, with the goal of protecting and possibly enhancing
the Fund's return. Morgan's currency decisions are supported by a
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proprietary tactical mode which forecasts currency movements based on an
analysis of four fundamental factors -- trade balance trends, purchasing power
parity, real short-term interest differentials and real bond yields -- plus a
technical factor designed to improve the timing of transactions. Combining the
output of this model with a subjective assessment of economic, political and
market factors, Morgan's currency group recommends currency strategies that are
implemented in conjunction with the Portfolio's investment strategy.
THE JPM PIERPONT EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY FUND (the "Emerging Markets Equity
Fund") is designed for investors with a long term investment horizon who want
exposure to the rapidly growing emerging markets. The Emerging Markets Equity
Fund's investment objective is to provide a high total return from a portfolio
of Equity Securities of companies in emerging markets. The Fund attempts to
achieve its investment objective by investing all of its investable assets in
The Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio (the "Portfolio"), a diversified open-end
management investment company having the same investment objective as the
Emerging Markets Equity Fund.
The Portfolio seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing
primarily in Equity Securities of emerging markets issuers. Under normal
circumstances, the Portfolio expects to invest at least 65% of its total assets
in such securities. The Portfolio does not intend to invest in U.S. securities
(other than money market instruments), except temporarily, when extraordinary
circumstances prevailing at the same time in a significant number of emerging
markets countries render investments in such countries inadvisable.
INVESTMENT PROCESS FOR THE EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY PORTFOLIO
Country allocation: Morgan's country allocation decision begins with a
forecast of expected return of each market in the Portfolio's universe. These
expected returns are calculated using a proprietary valuation method that is
forward looking in nature rather than based on historical data. Morgan then
evaluates these expected returns from two different perspectives: first, it
identifies those countries that have high real expected returns relative to
their own history and other nations in their universe. Second, it identifies
those countries that it expects will provide high returns relative to their
currency risk. Countries that rank highly on one or both of these scores are
overweighted relative to the Fund's benchmark, the MSCI Emerging Markets Free
Index, while those that rank poorly are underweighted. To help contain risk,
Morgan places limits on the total size of the Portfolio's country over- and
under-weightings.
Stock selection: Morgan's 12 emerging market equity analysts -- each an
industry specialist -- monitor a universe of approximately 900 companies in
these countries, developing forecasts of earnings and cash flows for the most
attractive among them. Companies are ranked from most to least attractive based
on this research, and then a diversified portfolio is constructed using
disciplined buy and sell rules. The portfolio manager's objective is to
concentrate the Portfolio's holdings in the stocks deemed most undervalued, and
to keep sector weightings relatively close to those of the index. Stocks are
generally held until they fall into the bottom half of Morgan's rankings.
THE JPM PIERPONT INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND (the "International
Opportunities Fund") is designed for long-term investors who want to invest in
an actively managed portfolio of common stocks and other equity securities of
non-U.S. companies, including companies located in emerging markets. The
International Opportunities Fund's investment objective is to provide a high
total return from a portfolio of equity securities of foreign corporations in
developed and developing markets. The Fund attempts to achieve its investment
objective by investing all of its investable assets in The International
Opportunities Portfolio (the "Portfolio"), a diversified open-end management
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investment company having the same investment objective as the International
Opportunities Fund.
The Portfolio invests primarily in common stocks and other equity
securities of non-U.S. issuers in developed and developing countries. Under
normal circumstances, the Portfolio expects to invest at least 65% of its total
assets in such securities. The Portfolio does not intend to invest in U.S.
securities (other than money market instruments), except temporarily, when
extraordinary circumstances prevailing at the same time in a significant number
of foreign countries render investments in such countries inadvisable.
INVESTMENT PROCESS FOR THE INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES PORTFOLIO
Country allocation (developed countries): Morgan's country allocation
decision for securities issued in developed countries begins with a forecast of
equity risk premiums, which provide a valuation signal by measuring the relative
attractiveness of stocks versus bonds. Using a proprietary approach, Morgan
calculates this risk premium for each of the developed countries in the
Portfolio's universe, determines the extent of its deviation -- if any -- from
its historical norm, and then ranks countries according to the size of those
deviations. Countries with high (low) rankings are emphasized (deemphasized) to
reflect the above-average (below-average) attractiveness of their stock markets.
In determining these weightings, Morgan analyzes a variety of qualitative
factors as well -- including the liquidity, earnings momentum and interest rate
climate of the market at hand. These qualitative assessments can change the
magnitude but not the direction of the country allocations called for by the
risk premium forecast.
Country allocation (emerging countries): Morgan's country allocation
decision for emerging markets securities begins with a forecast of the expected
return of each emerging market in the Portfolio's universe. These expected
returns are calculated using a proprietary valuation method that is forward
looking in nature rather than based on historical data. Morgan then evaluates
these expected returns from two different perspectives: first, it identifies
those countries that have high real expected returns relative to their own
history and other nations in their universe. Second, it identifies those
countries that it expects will provide high returns relative to their currency
risk. Countries that rank highly on one or both of these scores are
overweighted, while those that rank poorly are underweighted.
Stock selection; Morgan's 44 international equity analysts and 12 emerging
market equity analysts, each an industry and country specialist, forecast
normalized earnings, dividend payouts and cash flows for roughly 1,000 non-U.S.
companies -- taking a long-term perspective rather than the short time frame
common to consensus estimates. These forecasts are converted into comparable
expected returns by a dividend discount model, and then companies are ranked
from most to least attractive by industry and country. A diversified portfolio
is constructed using disciplined buy and sell rules. The portfolio manager's
objective is to concentrate the Portfolio's holdings in the stocks deemed most
undervalued. Stocks are generally held until they fall into the bottom half of
Morgan's rankings. Where available, warrants and convertibles may be purchased
instead of common stock if they are deemed a more attractive means of investing
in an undervalued company.
Currency management: Morgan actively manages the currency exposure of the
Portfolio's investments in developed countries in conjunction with country and
stock allocation, with the goal of protecting and possibly enhancing the Fund's
return. Morgan's currency decisions are supported by a proprietary tactical
mode with forecasts currency movements based on an analysis of four fundamental
factors -- trade balance trends, purchasing power parity, real short-term
interest differentials and real bond yields -- plus a technical factor designed
to improve the timing of transactions. Combining the output
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of this model with a subjective assessment of economic, political and market
factors, Morgan's currency group recommends currency strategies that are
implemented in conjunction with the Portfolio's investment strategy.
THE JPM PIERPONT EUROPEAN EQUITY FUND (the "European Equity Fund") is
designed for investors who want an actively managed portfolio of European Equity
Securities that seeks to outperform the Morgan Stanley Capital International
Europe Index which is comprised of more than 500 companies in fourteen European
countries. The European Equity Fund's investment objective is to provide a high
total return from a portfolio of Equity Securities of European companies. The
European Equity Fund attempts to achieve its investment objective by investing
all of its investable assets in The European Equity Portfolio (the "Portfolio"),
a diversified open-end management investment company having the same investment
objective as the European Equity Fund.
The Portfolio seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing
primarily in the Equity Securities of European companies. Under normal
circumstances, the Portfolio expects to invest at least 65% of its total assets
in such securities. The Portfolio does not intend to invest in U.S. securities
(other than money market instruments), except temporarily, when extraordinary
circumstances prevailing at the same time in a significant number of European
countries render investments in such countries inadvisable.
INVESTMENT PROCESS FOR THE EUROPEAN EQUITY PORTFOLIO
Country allocation: Morgan's country allocation decision begins with a
forecast of equity risk premiums, which provide a valuation signal by measuring
the relative attractiveness of stocks versus bonds. Using a proprietary
approach, Morgan calculates this risk premium for each of the nations in the
Portfolio's universe, determines the extent of its deviation -- if any -- from
its historical norm, and then ranks countries according to the size of those
deviations. Countries with high (low) rankings are overweighted (underweighted)
in comparison to the Morgan Stanley Capital International Europe Index to
reflect the above-average (below-average) attractiveness of their stock markets.
In determining weightings, Morgan analyzes a variety of qualitative factors as
well -- including the liquidity, earnings momentum and interest rate climate of
the market at hand. These qualitative assessments can change the magnitude but
not the direction of the country allocations called for by the risk-premium
forecast. In an effort to contain risk, Morgan places limits on the total size
of the Portfolio's country over- and under-weightings.
Stock selection: Morgan's 15 European equity analysts, each an industry and
country specialist, forecast normalized earnings and dividend payouts for
roughly 600 companies, taking a long-term perspective rather than the short time
frame common to consensus estimates. The analysts' forecasts are converted into
comparable expected returns by a dividend discount model, and then companies are
ranked from most to least attractive by industry and country. A diversified
portfolio is constructed using disciplined buy and sell rules. The portfolio
manager's objective is to concentrate purchases in the top third of the
rankings, and to keep sector weightings close to those of the benchmark. Once a
stock falls into the bottom third of the rankings -- because its price has risen
or its fundamentals have deteriorated -- it generally becomes a candidate for
sale.
THE JPM PIERPONT JAPAN EQUITY FUND (the "Japan Equity Fund") is designed
for investors who want an actively managed portfolio of Japanese Equity
Securities that seeks to outperform the Tokyo Stock Price Index ("TOPIX"), a
composite market-capitalization weighted-index of all common stocks listed on
the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The Japan Equity Fund's
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investment objective is to provide a high total return from a portfolio of
Equity Securities of Japanese companies. The Japan Equity Fund attempts to
achieve its investment objective by investing all of its investable assets in
The Japan Equity Portfolio (the "Portfolio"), a non-diversified open-end
management investment company having the same investment objective as the Japan
Equity Fund. For additional information, see "Appendix C - Investing in Japan
and Asian Growth Markets."
The Portfolio seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing
primarily in the Equity Securities of Japanese companies. Under normal
circumstances, the Portfolio expects to invest at least 65% of its total assets
in such securities. The Portfolio does not intend to invest in U.S. securities
(other than money market instruments), except temporarily, when extraordinary
circumstances prevailing in Japan render investments there inadvisable.
INVESTMENT PROCESS FOR THE JAPAN EQUITY PORTFOLIO
Systematic valuation: Morgan's ten Japanese equity analysts in Tokyo --
each an industry specialist -- follow a total of over 300 Japanese companies.
The most attractive names in that universe are identified by a multifactor model
which screens for low price/earnings ratios, high earnings growth rates and high
sales/price ratios. Within each sector, this subset of the universe is ranked
by these three measures and broken into quintiles; the companies in the top
quintile are considered the most attractive ones from both a growth and
valuation viewpoint. To provide an additional check on the valuation of
selected companies, the analysts prepare normalized, long-term earnings and
dividend forecasts which are converted into comparable expected returns by a
dividend discount model.
Warrant/convertible strategy: Once a company has been identified as a buy
candidate, the portfolio manager analyzes the yields on the company's available
equity vehicles -- stocks, warrants and convertibles -- to determine which
appears the most attractive means of purchase. In an effort to enhance
potential returns, the Portfolio also trades among these vehicles -- a strategy
that seeks to capitalize on the inefficiencies that pervade the Japanese equity
market. If the Portfolio invests in a warrant, it will set aside cash in an
amount approximately equal to the difference in the price of the warrant and the
market value of the underlying common stock. The cash is invested in money
market instruments.
Disciplined portfolio construction: The Portfolio is constructed using
disciplined buy and sell rules. The portfolio manager's objective is to
concentrate purchases in the top 20% of the rankings; the specific companies
selected reflect the portfolio manager's judgment concerning the liquidity of an
issue, the soundness of the underlying forecasts, and the magnitude of the risks
versus the rewards. Once a stock falls into the third quintile -- because its
price has risen or its fundamentals have deteriorated -- it generally becomes a
candidate for sale. The portfolio manager strives to hold sector weightings
close to those of the benchmark in an effort to contain risk.
THE JPM PIERPONT ASIA GROWTH FUND (the "Asia Growth Fund") is designed for
long-term investors who want access to the rapidly growing Asian markets. The
Advisor considers Asian growth markets to be Bangladesh, China, India,
Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand,
Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore. The Asia Growth Fund's investment objective is
to provide a high total return from a portfolio of Equity Securities of
companies in Asian growth markets. The Asia Growth Fund attempts to achieve its
investment objective by investing all its investable assets in The Asia Growth
Portfolio (the "Portfolio"), a diversified open-end management investment
company having the same investment objective as the Asia Growth
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Fund. For additional information, see "Appendix C -Investing in Japan and Asian
Growth Markets."
The Portfolio seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing
primarily in the Equity Securities of companies in Asian growth markets. Under
normal circumstances, the Portfolio expects to invest at least 65% of its total
assets in such securities. The Portfolio does not intend to invest in U.S.
securities (other than money market instruments), except temporarily, when
extraordinary circumstances prevailing at the same time in a significant number
of countries considered to be Asian growth markets render investments in such
countries inadvisable.
INVESTMENT PROCESS FOR THE ASIA GROWTH PORTFOLIO
Country allocation: Morgan's country allocation decision begins with a
forecast of equity risk premiums, which provide a valuation signal by measuring
the relative attractiveness of stocks versus bonds. Using a proprietary
approach, Morgan calculates this risk premium for each of the nations in the
Portfolio's universe, determines the extent of its deviation -- if any -- from
its historical norm, and then ranks countries according to the size of these
deviations. Countries with high (low) rankings are overweighted (underweighted)
to reflect the above-average (below average) attractiveness of their stock
markets. In determining weightings, Morgan analyzes a variety of qualitative
factors as well -- including the liquidity, earnings momentum and interest rate
climate of the market at hand. These qualitative assessments can change the
magnitude but not the direction of the country allocations called for by the
risk-premium forecast. In an effort to contain risk, Morgan places limits on
the total size of the Portfolio's country over- and under-weightings.
Stock selection: Morgan's six Asian equity analysts focused on Asian
markets -- each an industry and country specialist -- forecast normalized, long-
term earnings and dividend payouts for approximately 250 companies in this
region. These forecasts are converted into comparable expected returns by a
dividend discount model, and then companies are ranked from most to least
attractive by industry and country, and are grouped into quintiles. A
diversified portfolio is constructed using disciplined buy and sell rules. The
portfolio manager's objective is to concentrate purchases in the top 20% of the
rankings, and to keep sector weightings close to those of the benchmark. Once a
stock falls into the third quintile -- because its price has risen or its
fundamentals have deteriorated -- it generally becomes a candidate for sale.
Where available, warrants and convertibles are purchased when they appear to
have the potential to add value over common stock.
The following discussion supplements the information regarding the
investment objective of each of the Funds and the policies to be employed to
achieve this objective by their corresponding Portfolios as set forth above and
in the Prospectus. The investment objective of each Fund and its corresponding
Portfolio is identical. Accordingly, references below to a Fund also include
the Fund's corresponding Portfolio; similarly, references to a Portfolio also
include the corresponding Fund that invests in the Portfolio unless the context
requires otherwise.
MONEY MARKET INSTRUMENTS
As discussed in the Prospectus, each Fund may invest in money market
instruments to the extent consistent with its investment objective and policies.
A description of the various types of money market instruments that may be
purchased by the Funds appears below. Also see "Quality and Diversification
Requirements."
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U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES. Each of the Funds may invest in direct
obligations of the U.S. Treasury, including Treasury bills, notes and bonds, all
of which are backed as to principal and interest payments by the full faith and
credit of the United States.
ADDITIONAL U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS. Each of the Funds may invest in
obligations issued or guaranteed by U.S. Government agencies or
instrumentalities, except that the Treasury Money Market Fund may only invest in
certain of these obligations as noted below. These obligations may or may not
be backed by the "full faith and credit" of the United States. In the case of
securities not backed by the full faith and credit of the United States, each
Fund must look principally to the federal agency issuing or guaranteeing the
obligation for ultimate repayment, and may not be able to assert a claim against
the United States itself in the event the agency or instrumentality does not
meet its commitments. Securities in which each Fund, except the Treasury Money
Market Fund, may invest that are not backed by the full faith and credit of the
United States include, but are not limited to, obligations of the Tennessee
Valley Authority, the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation and the U.S. Postal
Service, each of which has the right to borrow from the U.S. Treasury to meet
its obligations. Securities in which each Fund, including the Treasury Money
Market Fund, may invest that are not backed by the full faith and credit of the
United States include, and only for the Treasury Money Market Fund are limited
to, obligations of the Federal Farm Credit System and the Federal Home Loan
Banks, both of whose obligations may be satisfied only by the individual credits
of each issuing agency. Securities which are backed by the full faith and
credit of the United States include obligations of the Government National
Mortgage Association, the Farmers Home Administration, and the Export-Import
Bank.
FOREIGN GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS. Each of the Funds, except the Tax Exempt
Money Market Fund, the Treasury Money Market Fund, the Tax Exempt Bond Fund and
the New York Total Return Bond Fund, subject to its applicable investment
policies, may also invest in short-term obligations of foreign sovereign
governments or of their agencies, instrumentalities, authorities or political
subdivisions. These securities may be denominated in the U.S. dollar or, in the
case of the Global Strategic Income, Equity, Capital Appreciation, International
Equity, Emerging Markets Equity, International Opportunities, Diversified,
European Equity, Japan Equity and Asia Growth Funds, in another currency. See
"Foreign Investments."
BANK OBLIGATIONS. Each of the Funds, except the Treasury Money Market
Fund, unless otherwise noted in the Prospectus or below, may invest in
negotiable certificates of deposit, time deposits and bankers' acceptances of
(i) banks, savings and loan associations and savings banks which have more than
$2 billion in total assets (the "Asset Limitation") and are organized under the
laws of the United States or any state, (ii) foreign branches of these banks or
of foreign banks of equivalent size (Euros) and (iii) U.S. branches of foreign
banks of equivalent size (Yankees). The Tax Exempt Money Market, Tax Exempt
Bond and New York Total Return Bond Funds may not invest in obligations of
foreign branches of foreign banks and the Asset Limitation is not applicable to
the Global Strategic Income, International Equity, Emerging Markets Equity,
International Opportunities, European Equity, Japan Equity or Asia Growth Funds.
See "Foreign Investments." The Funds will not invest in obligations for which
the Advisor, or any of its affiliated persons, is the ultimate obligor or
accepting bank. Each of the Funds, other than the Tax Exempt Money Market,
Treasury Money Market, Tax Exempt Bond and New York Total Return Bond Funds, may
also invest in obligations of international banking institutions designated or
supported by national governments to promote economic reconstruction,
development or trade between nations (e.g., the European Investment Bank, the
Inter-American Development Bank, or the World Bank).
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COMMERCIAL PAPER. Each of the Funds (except the Treasury Money Market
Fund) may invest in commercial paper, including master demand obligations.
Master demand obligations are obligations that provide for a periodic adjustment
in the interest rate paid and permit daily changes in the amount borrowed.
Master demand obligations are governed by agreements between the issuer and
Morgan Guaranty Trust Company of New York acting as agent, for no additional
fee, in its capacity as investment advisor to the Portfolios and as fiduciary
for other clients for whom it exercises investment discretion. The monies
loaned to the borrower come from accounts managed by the Advisor or its
affiliates, pursuant to arrangements with such accounts. Interest and principal
payments are credited to such accounts. The Advisor, acting as a fiduciary on
behalf of its clients, has the right to increase or decrease the amount provided
to the borrower under an obligation. The borrower has the right to pay without
penalty all or any part of the principal amount then outstanding on an
obligation together with interest to the date of payment. Since these
obligations typically provide that the interest rate is tied to the Federal
Reserve commercial paper composite rate, the rate on master demand obligations
is subject to change. Repayment of a master demand obligation to participating
accounts depends on the ability of the borrower to pay the accrued interest and
principal of the obligation on demand which is continuously monitored by the
Advisor. Since master demand obligations typically are not rated by credit
rating agencies, the Funds may invest in such unrated obligations only if at the
time of an investment the obligation is determined by the Advisor to have a
credit quality which satisfies the Fund's quality restrictions. See "Quality
and Diversification Requirements." Although there is no secondary market for
master demand obligations, such obligations are considered by the Funds to be
liquid because they are payable upon demand. The Funds do not have any specific
percentage limitation on investments in master demand obligations. It is
possible that the issuer of a master demand obligation could be a client of
Morgan to whom Morgan, in its capacity as a commercial bank, has made a loan.
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS. Each of the Funds may enter into repurchase
agreements with brokers, dealers or banks that meet the credit guidelines
approved by the Funds' Trustees. In a repurchase agreement, a Fund buys a
security from a seller that has agreed to repurchase the same security at a
mutually agreed upon date and price. The resale price normally is in excess of
the purchase price, reflecting an agreed upon interest rate. This interest rate
is effective for the period of time the Fund is invested in the agreement and is
not related to the coupon rate on the underlying security. A repurchase
agreement may also be viewed as a fully collateralized loan of money by a Fund
to the seller. The period of these repurchase agreements will usually be short,
from overnight to one week, and at no time will the Funds invest in repurchase
agreements for more than thirteen months. The securities which are subject to
repurchase agreements, however, may have maturity dates in excess of thirteen
months from the effective date of the repurchase agreement. The Treasury Money
Market Fund will only enter into repurchase agreements involving U.S. Treasury
securities or permitted agency securities. The Funds will always receive
securities as collateral whose market value is, and during the entire term of
the agreement remains, at least equal to 100% of the dollar amount invested by
the Funds in each agreement plus accrued interest, and the Funds will make
payment for such securities only upon physical delivery or upon evidence of book
entry transfer to the account of the Custodian. The Money Market, Tax Exempt
Money Market, and Treasury Money Market Funds will be fully collateralized
within the meaning of paragraph (a)(4) of Rule 2a-7 under the Investment Company
Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"). If the seller defaults, a Fund might
incur a loss if the value of the collateral securing the repurchase agreement
declines and might incur disposition costs in connection with liquidating the
collateral. In addition, if bankruptcy proceedings are commenced with respect
to the seller of the security, realization upon disposal of the collateral by a
Fund may be delayed or limited.
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Each of the Funds (other than the Treasury Money Market Fund) may make
investments in other debt securities with remaining effective maturities of not
more than thirteen months, including without limitation corporate and foreign
bonds, asset-backed securities and other obligations described in the Prospectus
or this Statement of Additional Information. The Tax Exempt Money Market and
Tax Exempt Bond Funds may not invest in foreign bonds or asset-backed
securities.
CORPORATE BONDS AND OTHER DEBT SECURITIES
As discussed in the Prospectus, the Bond, Short Term Bond, New York Total
Return Bond, Global Strategic Income, Diversified and European Equity Funds may
invest in bonds and other debt securities of domestic and (except for the New
York Total Return Bond Fund) foreign issuers to the extent consistent with their
investment objectives and policies. A description of these investments appears
in the Prospectus and below. See "Quality and Diversification Requirements."
For information on short-term investments in these securities, see "Money Market
Instruments."
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES. The Short Term Bond Fund, the Bond Fund and
the Global Strategic Income Fund may invest in Mortgage-Backed Securities. Each
mortgage pool underlying Mortgage-Backed Securities consists of mortgage loans
evidenced by promissory notes secured by first mortgages or first deeds of trust
or other similar security instruments creating a first lien on owner occupied
and non-owner occupied one-unit to four-unit residential properties, multi-
family (i.e., five or more) properties, agriculture properties, commercial
properties and mixed use properties. The investment characteristics of
adjustable and fixed rate Mortgage-Backed Securities differ from those of
traditional fixed income securities. The major differences include the payment
of interest and principal on Mortgage-Backed Securities on a more frequent
(usually monthly) schedule, and the possibility that principal may be prepaid at
any time due to prepayments on the underlying mortgage loans or other assets.
These differences can result in significantly greater price and yield volatility
than is the case with traditional fixed income securities. As a result, a
faster than expected prepayment rate will reduce both the market value and the
yield to maturity from those which were anticipated. A prepayment rate that is
slower than expected will have the opposite effect of increasing yield to
maturity and market value.
GOVERNMENT GUARANTEED MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES. Government National
Mortgage Association mortgage-backed certificates ("Ginnie Maes") are supported
by the full faith and credit of the United States. Certain other U.S.
Government securities, issued or guaranteed by Federal agencies or government
sponsored enterprises, are not supported by the full faith and credit of the
United States, but may be supported by the right of the issuer to borrow from
the U.S. Treasury. These securities include obligations of instrumentalities
such as the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation ("Freddie Macs") and the
Federal National Mortgage Association ("Fannie Maes"). No assurance can be
given that the U.S. Government will provide financial support to these Federal
agencies, authorities, instrumentalities and government sponsored enterprises in
the future.
There are several types of guaranteed Mortgage-Backed Securities currently
available, including guaranteed mortgage pass-through certificates and multiple
class securities, which include guaranteed Real Estate Mortgage Investment
Conduit Certificates ("REMIC Certificates"), other collateralized mortgage
obligations and stripped Mortgage-Backed Securities.
Mortgage pass-through securities are fixed or adjustable rate Mortgage-
Backed Securities which provide for monthly payments that are a "pass-through"
of the monthly interest and principal payments (including any prepayments) made
by the individual borrowers on the pooled mortgage loans, net of any fees
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or other amounts paid to any guarantor, administrator and/or servicer of the
underlying mortgage loans.
Multiple class securities include collateralized mortgage obligations
("CMOs") and REMIC Certificates issued by U.S. Government agencies,
instrumentalities (such as Fannie Mae) and sponsored enterprises (such as
Freddie Mac) or by trusts formed by private originators of, or investors in,
mortgage loans, including savings and loan associations, mortgage bankers,
commercial banks, insurance companies, investment banks and special purpose
subsidiaries of the foregoing. In general, CMOs are debt obligations of a legal
entity that are collateralized by, and multiple class mortgage-backed securities
represent direct ownership interests in, a pool of mortgage loans or mortgaged-
backed securities and payments on which are used to make payments on the CMOs or
multiple class mortgage-backed securities.
CMOs and guaranteed REMIC Certificates issued by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
are types of multiple class mortgage-backed securities. Investors may purchase
beneficial interests in REMICs, which are known as "regular" interests or
"residual" interests. The Funds do not intend to purchase residual interests in
REMICs. The REMIC Certificates represent beneficial ownership interests in a
REMIC trust, generally consisting of mortgage loans or Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac
or Ginnie Mae guaranteed Mortgage-Backed Securities (the "Mortgage Assets").
The obligations of Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac under their respective guaranty of
the REMIC Certificates are obligations solely of Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac,
respectively.
CMOs and REMIC Certificates are issued in multiple classes. Each class of
CMOs or REMIC Certificates, often referred to as a "tranche," is issued at a
specific adjustable or fixed interest rate and must be fully retired no later
than its final distribution date. Principal prepayments on the assets
underlying the CMOs or REMIC Certificates may cause some or all of the classes
of CMOs or REMIC Certificates to be retired substantially earlier than their
final scheduled distribution dates. Generally, interest is paid or accrues on
all classes of CMOs or REMIC Certificates on a monthly basis.
STRIPPED MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES. Stripped Mortgage-Back Securities
("SMBS") are derivative multi-class mortgage securities, issued or guaranteed by
the U.S. Government, its agencies or instrumentalities or by private issuers.
Although the market for such securities is increasingly liquid, privately issued
SMBS may not be readily marketable and will be considered illiquid for purposes
of the Fund's limitation on investments in illiquid securities. The Advisor may
determine that SMBS which are U.S. Government securities are liquid for purposes
of each Fund's limitation on investments in illiquid securities in accordance
with procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees. The market value of the class
consisting entirely of principal payments generally is unusually volatile in
response to changes in interest rates. The yields on a class of SMBS that
receives all or most of the interest from Mortgage Assets are generally higher
than prevailing market yields on other Mortgage-Backed Securities because their
cash flow patterns are more volatile and there is a greater risk that the
initial investment will not be fully recouped.
ZERO COUPON, PAY-IN-KIND AND DEFERRED PAYMENT SECURITIES. While interest
payments are not made on such securities, holders of such securities are deemed
to have received "phantom income." Because a Fund will distribute as "phantom
income" to shareholders, to the extent that shareholders elect to receive
dividends in cash rather than reinvesting such dividends in additional shares,
the applicable Portfolio will have fewer assets with which to purchase income
producing securities.
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ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES. Asset-backed securities directly or indirectly
represent a participation interest in, or are secured by and payable from, a
stream of payments generated by particular assets such as motor vehicle or
credit card receivables. Payments of principal and interest may be guaranteed
up to certain amounts and for a certain time period by a letter of credit issued
by a financial institution unaffiliated with the entities issuing the
securities. The asset-backed securities in which a Fund may invest are subject
to the Fund's overall credit requirements. However, asset-backed securities, in
general, are subject to certain risks. Most of these risks are related to
limited interests in applicable collateral. For example, credit card debt
receivables are generally unsecured and the debtors are entitled to the
protection of a number of state and federal consumer credit laws, many of which
give such debtors the right to set off certain amounts on credit card debt
thereby reducing the balance due. Additionally, if the letter of credit is
exhausted, holders of asset-backed securities may also experience delays in
payments or losses if the full amounts due on underlying sales contracts are not
realized. Because asset-backed securities are relatively new, the market
experience in these securities is limited and the market's ability to sustain
liquidity through all phases of the market cycle has not been tested.
TAX EXEMPT OBLIGATIONS
As discussed in the Prospectus, the Tax Exempt Money Market, Tax Exempt
Bond and New York Total Return Bond Funds and, in certain circumstances, the
Bond and Short Term Bond Funds, may invest in tax exempt obligations to the
extent consistent with each Fund's investment objective and policies. A
description of the various types of tax exempt obligations which may be
purchased by the Funds appears in the Prospectus and below. See "Quality and
Diversification Requirements."
MUNICIPAL BONDS. Municipal bonds are debt obligations issued by the
states, territories and possessions of the United States and the District of
Columbia, by their political subdivisions and by duly constituted authorities
and corporations. For example, states, territories, possessions and
municipalities may issue municipal bonds to raise funds for various public
purposes such as airports, housing, hospitals, mass transportation, schools,
water and sewer works. They may also issue municipal bonds to refund
outstanding obligations and to meet general operating expenses. Public
authorities issue municipal bonds to obtain funding for privately operated
facilities, such as housing and pollution control facilities, for industrial
facilities or for water supply, gas, electricity or waste disposal facilities.
Municipal bonds may be general obligation or revenue bonds. General
obligation bonds are secured by the issuer's pledge of its full faith, credit
and taxing power for the payment of principal and interest. Revenue bonds are
payable from revenues derived from particular facilities, from the proceeds of a
special excise tax or from other specific revenue sources. They are not
generally payable from the general taxing power of a municipality.
MUNICIPAL NOTES. Municipal notes are subdivided into three categories of
short-term obligations: municipal notes, municipal commercial paper and
municipal demand obligations.
Municipal notes are short-term obligations with a maturity at the time of
issuance ranging from six months to five years. The principal types of
municipal notes include tax anticipation notes, bond anticipation notes, revenue
anticipation notes, grant anticipation notes and project notes. Notes sold in
anticipation of collection of taxes, a bond sale, or receipt of other revenues
are usually general obligations of the issuing municipality or agency.
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Municipal commercial paper typically consists of very short-term unsecured
negotiable promissory notes that are sold to meet seasonal working capital or
interim construction financing needs of a municipality or agency. While these
obligations are intended to be paid from general revenues or refinanced with
long-term debt, they frequently are backed by letters of credit, lending
agreements, note repurchase agreements or other credit facility agreements
offered by banks or institutions.
Municipal demand obligations are subdivided into two types: variable rate
demand notes and master demand obligations.
Variable rate demand notes are tax exempt municipal obligations or
participation interests that provide for a periodic adjustment in the interest
rate paid on the notes. They permit the holder to demand payment of the notes,
or to demand purchase of the notes at a purchase price equal to the unpaid
principal balance, plus accrued interest either directly by the issuer or by
drawing on a bank letter of credit or guaranty issued with respect to such note.
The issuer of the municipal obligation may have a corresponding right to prepay
at its discretion the outstanding principal of the note plus accrued interest
upon notice comparable to that required for the holder to demand payment. The
variable rate demand notes in which each Fund may invest are payable, or are
subject to purchase, on demand usually on notice of seven calendar days or less.
The terms of the notes provide that interest rates are adjustable at intervals
ranging from daily to six months, and the adjustments are based upon the prime
rate of a bank or other appropriate interest rate index specified in the
respective notes. Variable rate demand notes are valued at amortized cost; no
value is assigned to the right of each Fund to receive the par value of the
obligation upon demand or notice.
Master demand obligations are tax exempt municipal obligations that provide
for a periodic adjustment in the interest rate paid and permit daily changes in
the amount borrowed. The interest on such obligations is, in the opinion of
counsel for the borrower, excluded from gross income for federal income tax
purposes. For a description of the attributes of master demand obligations, see
"Money Market Instruments" above. Although there is no secondary market for
master demand obligations, such obligations are considered by each Fund to be
liquid because they are payable upon demand. The Funds have no specific
percentage limitations on investments in master demand obligations.
The Tax Exempt Money Market Fund may purchase securities of the type
described above if they have effective maturities within thirteen months. As
required by regulation of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"),
this means that on the date of acquisition the final stated maturity (or if
called for redemption, the redemption date) must be within thirteen months or
the maturity must be deemed to be no more than thirteen months because of a
maturity shortening mechanism, such as a variable interest rate, coupled with a
conditional or unconditional right to resell the investment to the issuer or a
third party. See "Variable Rate Demand Notes" and "Puts." A substantial
portion of the Tax Exempt Money Market Fund's portfolio is subject to maturity
shortening mechanisms consisting of variable interest rates coupled with
unconditional rights to resell the securities to the issuers either directly or
by drawing on a domestic or foreign bank letter of credit or other credit
support arrangement. See "Foreign Investments."
PUTS. The Tax Exempt Money Market, Tax Exempt Bond and New York Total
Return Bond Funds may purchase without limit municipal bonds or notes together
with the right to resell the bonds or notes to the seller at an agreed price or
yield within a specified period prior to the maturity date of the bonds or
notes. Such a right to resell is commonly known as a "put." The aggregate
price for bonds or notes with puts may be higher than the price for bonds or
notes without puts. Consistent with each Fund's investment objective and
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subject to the supervision of the Trustees, the purpose of this practice is to
permit each Fund to be fully invested in tax exempt securities while preserving
the necessary liquidity to purchase securities on a when-issued basis, to meet
unusually large redemptions, and to purchase at a later date securities other
than those subject to the put. The principal risk of puts is that the writer of
the put may default on its obligation to repurchase. The Advisor will monitor
each writer's ability to meet its obligations under puts.
Puts may be exercised prior to the expiration date in order to fund
obligations to purchase other securities or to meet redemption requests. These
obligations may arise during periods in which proceeds from sales of Fund shares
and from recent sales of portfolio securities are insufficient to meet
obligations or when the funds available are otherwise allocated for investment.
In addition, puts may be exercised prior to the expiration date in order to take
advantage of alternative investment opportunities or in the event the Advisor
revises its evaluation of the creditworthiness of the issuer of the underlying
security. In determining whether to exercise puts prior to their expiration
date and in selecting which puts to exercise, the Advisor considers the amount
of cash available to each Fund, the expiration dates of the available puts, any
future commitments for securities purchases, alternative investment
opportunities, the desirability of retaining the underlying securities in each
Fund's portfolio and the yield, quality and maturity dates of the underlying
securities.
The Tax Exempt Money Market Fund values any municipal bonds and notes which
are subject to puts at amortized cost. No value is assigned to the put. The
cost of any such put is carried as an unrealized loss from the time of purchase
until it is exercised or expires. The Tax Exempt Bond and New York Total Return
Bond Funds value any municipal bonds and notes subject to puts with remaining
maturities of less than 60 days by the amortized cost method. If the Tax Exempt
Bond and New York Total Return Bond Funds were to invest in municipal bonds and
notes with maturities of 60 days or more that are subject to puts separate from
the underlying securities, the puts and the underlying securities would be
valued at fair value as determined in accordance with procedures established by
the Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees would, in connection with the
determination of the value of a put, consider, among other factors, the
creditworthiness of the writer of the put, the duration of the put, the dates on
which or the periods during which the put may be exercised and the applicable
rules and regulations of the SEC. Prior to investing in such securities, the
Tax Exempt Bond and New York Total Return Bond Funds, if deemed necessary based
upon the advice of counsel, will apply to the SEC for an exemptive order, which
may not be granted, relating to the valuation of such securities.
Since the value of the put is partly dependent on the ability of the put
writer to meet its obligation to repurchase, each Fund's policy is to enter into
put transactions only with municipal securities dealers who are approved by the
Advisor. Each dealer will be approved on its own merits, and it is each Fund's
general policy to enter into put transactions only with those dealers which are
determined to present minimal credit risks. In connection with such
determination, the Trustees will review regularly the Advisor's list of approved
dealers, taking into consideration, among other things, the ratings, if
available, of their equity and debt securities, their reputation in the
municipal securities markets, their net worth, their efficiency in consummating
transactions and any collateral arrangements, such as letters of credit,
securing the puts written by them. Commercial bank dealers normally will be
members of the Federal Reserve System, and other dealers will be members of the
National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. or members of a national
securities exchange. In the case of the Tax Exempt Bond and New York Total
Return Bond Funds, other put writers will have outstanding debt rated Aa or
better by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's") or AA or better by
Standard & Poor's Ratings Group ("Standard & Poor's"), or will be of
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comparable quality in the Advisor's opinion or such put writers' obligations
will be collateralized and of comparable quality in the Advisor's opinion. The
Trustees have directed the Advisor not to enter into put transactions with any
dealer which in the judgment of the Advisor becomes more than a minimal credit
risk. In the event that a dealer should default on its obligation to repurchase
an underlying security, the Funds are unable to predict whether all or any
portion of any loss sustained could subsequently be recovered from such dealer.
The Trust has been advised by counsel that the Funds will be considered the
owner of the securities subject to the puts so that the interest on the
securities is tax exempt income to the Funds. Such advice of counsel is based
on certain assumptions concerning the terms of the puts and the attendant
circumstances.
EQUITY INVESTMENTS
As discussed in the Prospectus, the Portfolios for the Equity, Capital
Appreciation, International Equity, Emerging Markets Equity, International
Opportunities, European Equity, Japan Equity and Asia Growth Funds and the
equity portion of the Diversified Fund (collectively, the "Equity Portfolios")
invest primarily in Equity Securities. The Equity Securities in which the
Equity Portfolios invest include those listed on any domestic or foreign
securities exchange or traded in the over-the-counter (OTC) market as well as
certain restricted or unlisted securities. A discussion of the various types of
equity investments which may be purchased by these Portfolios appears in the
Prospectus and below. See "Quality and Diversification Requirements."
EQUITY SECURITIES. The Equity Securities in which the Equity Portfolios
may invest may or may not pay dividends and may or may not carry voting
rights. Common stock occupies the most junior position in a company's capital
structure.
The convertible securities in which the Equity Portfolios
and the Global Strategic Income Portfolio may invest include any debt
securities or preferred stock which may be converted into common stock or
which carry the right to purchase common stock. Convertible securities
entitle the holder to exchange the securities for a specified number of
shares of common stock, usually of the same company, at specified prices
within a certain period of time.
The terms of any convertible security determine its ranking in a company's
capital structure. In the case of subordinated convertible debentures, the
holders' claims on assets and earnings are subordinated to the claims of other
creditors, and are senior to the claims of preferred and common shareholders. In
the case of convertible preferred stock, the holders' claims on assets and
earnings are subordinated to the claims of all creditors and are senior to the
claims of common shareholders.
COMMON STOCK WARRANTS
The Portfolios for the Equity, Capital Appreciation, International Equity,
Emerging Markets Equity, International Opportunities, Diversified, European
Equity, Japan Equity and Asia Growth Funds may invest in common stock warrants
that entitle the holder to buy common stock from the issuer of the warrant at a
specific price (the strike price) for a specific period of time. The market
price of warrants may be substantially lower than the current market price of
the underlying common stock, yet warrants are subject to similar price
fluctuations. As a result, warrants may be more volatile investments than the
underlying common stock.
Warrants generally do not entitle the holder to dividends or voting rights
with respect to the underlying common stock and do not represent any
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rights in the assets of the issuer company. A warrant will expire worthless if
it is not exercised on or prior to the expiration date.
FOREIGN INVESTMENTS
The Global Strategic Income, International Equity, Emerging Markets Equity,
International Opportunities, European Equity, Japan Equity and Asia Growth Funds
make substantial investments in foreign countries. The Money Market, Bond, Short
Term Bond, Equity, Capital Appreciation and Diversified Funds may invest in
certain foreign securities. The Short Term Bond Fund and the Bond Fund may
invest in dollar-denominated fixed income securities of foreign issuers. The
Equity Fund may invest in equity securities of foreign corporations included in
the S&P 500 Index or listed on a national securities exchange. The Capital
Appreciation Fund may invest in equity securities of foreign issuers that are
listed on a national securities exchange or denominated or principally traded in
the U.S. dollar. The Bond, Short Term Bond, Equity, Capital Appreciation and
Diversified Funds do not expect to invest more than 25%, 25%, 5%, 5%, and 30%,
respectively, of their total assets at the time of purchase in securities of
foreign issuers. All investments of the Money Market Fund must be U.S.
dollar-denominated. In the case of the Money Market, Bond and Short Term Bond
Funds, any foreign commercial paper must not be subject to foreign withholding
tax at the time of purchase. Foreign investments may be made directly in
securities of foreign issuers or in the form of American Depositary Receipts
("ADRs") and European Depositary Receipts ("EDRs"). Generally, ADRs and EDRs are
receipts issued by a bank or trust company that evidence ownership of underlying
securities issued by a foreign corporation and that are designed for use in the
domestic, in the case of ADRs, or European, in the case of EDRs, securities
markets.
Since investments in foreign securities may involve foreign currencies, the
value of a Fund's assets as measured in U.S. dollars may be affected favorably
or unfavorably by changes in currency rates and in exchange control regulations,
including currency blockage. The Global Strategic Income, Equity, Capital
Appreciation, International Equity, Emerging Markets Equity, International
Opportunities, Diversified, European Equity, Japan Equity and Asia Growth Funds
may enter into forward commitments for the purchase or sale of foreign
currencies in connection with the settlement of foreign securities transactions
or to manage the Funds' currency exposure as described in the Prospectus.
The International Equity Fund, Emerging Markets Equity Fund, International
Opportunities Fund, Asia Growth and Global Strategic Income Fund may also invest
in countries with emerging economies or securities markets. Political and
economic structures in many of such countries may be undergoing significant
evolution and rapid development, and such countries may lack the social,
political and economic stability characteristic of more developed countries.
Certain of such countries may have in the past failed to recognize private
property rights and have at times nationalized or expropriated the assets of
private companies. As a result, the risks described above, including the risks
of nationalization or expropriation of assets, may be heightened. In addition,
unanticipated political or social developments may affect the values of a Fund's
investments in those countries and the availability to such Fund of additional
investments in those countries. The small size and inexperience of the
securities markets in certain of such countries and the limited volume of
trading in securities in those countries may make a Fund's investments in such
countries illiquid and more volatile than investments in more developed
countries, and such Fund may be required to establish special custodial or other
arrangements before making certain investments in those countries. There may be
little financial or accounting information available with respect to issuers
located in certain of such countries, and it may be difficult as a result to
assess the value or prospects of an investment in such issuers.
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For a description of the risks associated with investing in foreign
securities, see "Additional Investment Information and Risk Factors" in the
Prospectus. To the extent that the Tax Exempt Money Market, Tax Exempt Bond and
New York Total Return Bond Funds invest in municipal bonds and notes backed by
credit support arrangements with foreign financial institutions, the risks
associated with investing in foreign securities may be relevant to these Funds.
INVESTING IN JAPAN. Investing in Japanese securities may involve the risks
associated with investing in foreign securities generally. In addition, because
the Japan Equity Portfolio, International Equity and International Opportunities
Portfolios invest in equities of Japanese issuers and the Global Strategic
Income Portfolio may invest in debt obligations of Japanese issuers, they will
be subject to the general economic and political conditions in Japan. It is not
expected that the Asia Growth Portfolio will invest in Japan (see "Investment
Objective and Policies" in the Prospectus).
Share prices of companies listed on Japanese stock exchanges and on the
Japanese OTC market reached historical peaks (which were later referred to as
the "bubble") as well as historically high trading volumes in 1989 and 1990.
Since then, stock prices in both markets decreased significantly. There can be
no assurance that additional market corrections will not occur.
The common stocks of many Japanese companies continue to trade at high
price earnings ratios in comparison with those in the United States, even after
the recent market decline. Differences in accounting methods make it difficult
to compare the earnings of Japanese companies with those of companies in other
countries, especially the United States.
Since the Japan Equity, International Equity and International
Opportunities Portfolios invest and the Global Strategic Income Portfolio may
invest in securities denominated in yen, changes in exchange rates between the
U.S. dollar and the yen affect the U.S. dollar value of their respective assets.
Although the Japanese economy has grown substantially over the past four
decades, recently the rate of growth had slowed substantially. See "Foreign
Currency Exchange Transactions."
Japan's success in exporting its products has generated a sizeable trade
surplus. Such trade surplus has caused tensions at times between Japan and some
of its trading partners. In particular, Japan's trade relations with the United
States have recently been the subject of discussion and negotiation between the
two nations. The United States has imposed certain measures designed to address
trade issues in specific industries. These measures and similar measures in the
future may adversely affect the performance of the Japan Equity, International
Equity, International Opportunities and Global Strategic Income Portfolios.
Japan's economy has typically exhibited low inflation and low interest
rates. There can be no assurance that low inflation and low interest rates will
continue, and it is likely that a reversal of such factors would adversely
affect the Japanese economy. Moreover, the Japanese economy may differ,
favorably or unfavorably, from the U.S. economy in such respects as growth of
gross national product, rate of inflation, capital reinvestment, resources,
self-sufficiency and balance of payments position.
Japan has a parliamentary form of government. In 1993 a coalition
government was formed which, for the first time since 1955, did not include the
Liberal Democratic Party. Since mid-1993, there have been several changes in
leadership in Japan. What, if any, effect the current political situation will
have on prospective regulatory reforms of the economy in Japan cannot be
predicted. Recent and future developments in Japan and neighboring Asian
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countries may lead to changes in policy that might adversely affect these
Portfolios.
ADDITIONAL INVESTMENTS
WHEN-ISSUED AND DELAYED DELIVERY SECURITIES. Each of the Portfolios may
purchase securities on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis. For example,
delivery of and payment for these securities can take place a month or more
after the date of the purchase commitment. The purchase price and the interest
rate payable, if any, on the securities are fixed on the purchase commitment
date or at the time the settlement date is fixed. The value of such securities
is subject to market fluctuation and for money market instruments and other
fixed income investments no interest accrues to a Portfolio until settlement
takes place. At the time a Portfolio makes the commitment to purchase
securities on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis, it will record the
transaction, reflect the value each day of such securities in determining its
net asset value and, if applicable, calculate the maturity for the purposes of
average maturity from that date. At the time of settlement a when-issued
security may be valued at less than the purchase price. To facilitate such
acquisitions, each Portfolio will maintain with the Custodian a segregated
account with liquid assets, consisting of cash, U.S. Government securities or
other appropriate securities, in an amount at least equal to such commitments.
On delivery dates for such transactions, each Portfolio will meet its
obligations from maturities or sales of the securities held in the segregated
account and/or from cash flow. If a Portfolio chooses to dispose of the right
to acquire a when-issued security prior to its acquisition, it could, as with
the disposition of any other portfolio obligation, incur a gain or loss due to
market fluctuation. It is the current policy of each Portfolio not to enter
into when-issued commitments exceeding in the aggregate 15% of the market value
of the Portfolio's total assets, less liabilities other than the obligations
created by when-issued commitments.
INVESTMENT COMPANY SECURITIES. Securities of other investment companies
may be acquired by each of the Funds and their corresponding Portfolios to the
extent permitted under the 1940 Act. These limits require that, as determined
immediately after a purchase is made, (i) not more than 5% of the value of a
Fund's total assets will be invested in the securities of any one investment
company, (ii) not more than 10% of the value of its total assets will be
invested in the aggregate in securities of investment companies as a group, and
(iii) not more than 3% of the outstanding voting stock of any one investment
company will be owned by a Fund, provided however, that a Fund may invest all of
its investable assets in an open-end investment company that has the same
investment objective as the Fund (its corresponding Portfolio). As a
shareholder of another investment company, a Fund or Portfolio would bear, along
with other shareholders, its pro rata portion of the other investment company's
expenses, including advisory fees. These expenses would be in addition to the
advisory and other expenses that a Fund or Portfolio bears directly in
connection with its own operations.
REVERSE REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS. Each of the Portfolios may enter into
reverse repurchase agreements. In a reverse repurchase agreement, a Portfolio
sells a security and agrees to repurchase the same security at a mutually agreed
upon date and price. The Portfolio for the Treasury Money Market Fund will only
enter into reverse repurchase agreements involving Treasury securities. For
purposes of the 1940 Act a reverse repurchase agreement is also considered as
the borrowing of money by the Portfolio and, therefore, a form of leverage. The
Portfolios will invest the proceeds of borrowings under reverse repurchase
agreements. In addition, a Portfolio will enter into a reverse repurchase
agreement only when the interest income to be earned from the investment of the
proceeds is greater than the interest expense of the transaction. A Portfolio
will not invest the proceeds of a reverse repurchase agreement for a period
which exceeds the duration of the reverse repurchase
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agreement. Each Portfolio will establish and maintain with the Custodian a
separate account with a segregated portfolio of securities in an amount at least
equal to its purchase obligations under its reverse repurchase agreements. If
interest rates rise during the term of a reverse repurchase agreement, entering
into the reverse repurchase agreement may have a negative impact on the Money
Market, Tax Exempt Money Market and Treasury Money Market Funds' ability to
maintain a net asset value of $1.00 per share. See "Investment Restrictions"
for each Portfolio's limitations on reverse repurchase agreements and bank
borrowings.
MORTGAGE DOLLAR ROLL TRANSACTIONS. The Portfolios for the Short Term
Bond Fund, Global Strategic Income Fund and the Bond Fund may engage in
mortgage dollar roll transactions with respect to mortgage securities issued
by the Government National Mortgage Association, the Federal National
Mortgage Association and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation. In a
mortgage dollar roll transaction, the Portfolio sells a mortgage backed
security and simultaneously agrees to repurchase a similar security on a
specified future date at an agreed upon price. During the roll period, the
Portfolio will not be entitled to receive any interest or principal paid on
the securities sold. The Portfolio is compensated for the lost interest on
the securities sold by the difference between the sales price and the lower
price for the future repurchase as well as by the interest earned on the
reinvestment of the sales proceeds. The Portfolio may also be compensated by
receipt of a commitment fee. When the Portfolio enters into a mortgage
dollar roll transaction, liquid assets in an amount sufficient to pay for the
future repurchase are segregated with the Custodian. Mortgage dollar roll
transactions are considered reverse repurchase agreements for purposes of the
Portfolio's investment restrictions.
LOANS OF PORTFOLIO SECURITIES. Each of the Portfolios may lend its
securities if such loans are secured continuously by cash or equivalent
collateral or by a letter of credit in favor of the Portfolio at least equal at
all times to 100% of the market value of the securities loaned, plus accrued
interest. While such securities are on loan, the borrower will pay the
Portfolio any income accruing thereon. Loans will be subject to termination by
the Portfolios in the normal settlement time, generally three business days
after notice, or by the borrower on one day's notice. Borrowed securities must
be returned when the loan is terminated. Any gain or loss in the market price
of the borrowed securities which occurs during the term of the loan inures to a
Portfolio and its respective investors. The Portfolios may pay reasonable
finders' and custodial fees in connection with a loan. In addition, a Portfolio
will consider all facts and circumstances including the creditworthiness of the
borrowing financial institution, and no Portfolio will make any loans in excess
of one year. The Portfolios will not lend their securities to any officer,
Trustee, Director, employee or other affiliate of the Portfolios, the Advisor or
the Distributor, unless otherwise permitted by applicable law.
PRIVATELY PLACED AND CERTAIN UNREGISTERED SECURITIES. The Portfolios for
each of the Funds (except the Treasury Money Market Fund) may invest in
privately placed, restricted, Rule 144A or other unregistered securities as
described in the Prospectus.
As to illiquid investments, a Portfolio is subject to a risk that should
the Portfolio decide to sell them when a ready buyer is not available at a price
the Portfolio deems representative of their value, the value of the Portfolio's
net assets could be adversely affected. Where an illiquid security must be
registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "1933 Act") before
it may be sold, a Portfolio may be obligated to pay all or part of the
registration expenses, and a considerable period may elapse between the time of
the decision to sell and the time the Portfolio may be permitted to sell a
security under an effective registration statement. If,
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during such a period, adverse market conditions were to develop, a Portfolio
might obtain a less favorable price than prevailed when it decided to sell.
SYNTHETIC VARIABLE RATE INSTRUMENTS. The Portfolios for the Tax Exempt
Bond, New York Total Return Bond and Tax Exempt Money Market Funds may invest in
certain synthetic variable rate instruments as described in the Prospectus. In
the case of some types of instruments credit enhancement is not provided, and if
certain events, which may include (a) default in the payment of principal or
interest on the underlying bond, (b) downgrading of the bond below investment
grade or (c) a loss of the bond's tax exempt status, occur, then (i) the put
will terminate, (ii) the risk to a Fund will be that of holding a long-term
bond, and (iii) in the case of the Tax Exempt Money Market Fund, the disposition
of the bond may be required which could be at a loss.
INTEREST RATE SWAPS. In connection with such transactions, a Portfolio
will segregate cash or liquid securities to cover any amounts it could owe under
swaps that exceed the amounts it is entitled to receive, and it will adjust that
amount daily, as needed.
QUALITY AND DIVERSIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Each of the Funds, except the New York Total Return Bond and Japan Equity
Funds, intends to meet the diversification requirements of the 1940 Act. To
meet these requirements, 75% of the assets of these Funds is subject to the
following fundamental limitations: (1) the Fund may not invest more than 5% of
its total assets in the securities of any one issuer, except obligations of the
U.S. Government, its agencies and instrumentalities, and (2) the Fund may not
own more than 10% of the outstanding voting securities of any one issuer. As
for the other 25% of the Fund's assets not subject to the limitation described
above, there is no limitation on investment of these assets under the 1940 Act,
so that all of such assets may be invested in securities of any one issuer,
subject to the limitation of any applicable state securities laws, or with
respect to the Money Market, Tax Exempt Money Market and Treasury Money Market
Funds, as described below. Investments not subject to the limitations described
above could involve an increased risk to a Fund should an issuer, or a state or
its related entities, be unable to make interest or principal payments or should
the market value of such securities decline.
Although the New York Total Return Bond and Japan Equity Funds are not
limited by the diversification requirements of the 1940 Act, these Funds (and
the other Funds) will comply with the diversification requirements imposed by
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), for qualification as
a regulated investment company. See "Taxes."
With respect to the Tax Exempt Money Market and Tax Exempt Bond Funds, for
purposes of diversification and concentration under the 1940 Act, identification
of the issuer of municipal bonds or notes depends on the terms and conditions of
the obligation. With respect to the New York Total Return Bond Fund, for
purposes of diversification under the Code and concentration under the 1940 Act,
identification of the issuer of municipal bonds or notes also depends on the
terms and conditions of the obligation. If the assets and revenues of an
agency, authority, instrumentality or other political subdivision are separate
from those of the government creating the subdivision and the obligation is
backed only by the assets and revenues of the subdivision, such subdivision is
regarded as the sole issuer. Similarly, in the case of an industrial
development revenue bond or pollution control revenue bond, if the bond is
backed only by the assets and revenues of the nongovernmental user, the
nongovernmental user is regarded as the sole issuer. If in either case the
creating government or another entity guarantees an obligation, the guaranty is
regarded as a separate security and treated as an issue of such guarantor. Since
securities issued or guaranteed by states or
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municipalities are not voting securities, there is no limitation on the
percentage of a single issuer's securities which a Fund may own so long as it
does not invest more than 5% of its total assets that are subject to the
diversification limitation in the securities of such issuer, except obligations
issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government. Consequently, the Funds may invest
in a greater percentage of the outstanding securities of a single issuer than
would an investment company which invests in voting securities. See "Investment
Restrictions."
MONEY MARKET FUND. In order to attain the Money Market Fund's objective of
maintaining a stable net asset value, the Portfolio for the Money Market Fund
will (i) limit its investment in the securities (other than U.S. Government
securities) of any one issuer to no more than 5% of its assets, measured at the
time of purchase, except for investments held for not more than three business
days (subject, however, to the investment restriction No. 4 set forth under
"Investment Restrictions" below); and (ii) limit investments to securities that
present minimal credit risks and securities (other than U.S. Government
securities) that are rated within the highest short-term rating category by at
least two nationally recognized statistical rating organizations ("NRSROs") or
by the only NRSRO that has rated the security. Securities which originally had
a maturity of over one year are subject to more complicated, but generally
similar rating requirements. A description of illustrative credit ratings is
set forth in "Appendix A" attached to this Statement of Additional Information.
The Portfolio may also purchase unrated securities that are of comparable
quality to the rated securities described above. Additionally, if the issuer of
a particular security has issued other securities of comparable priority and
security and which have been rated in accordance with (ii) above, that security
will be deemed to have the same rating as such other rated securities.
In addition, the Board of Trustees has adopted procedures which (i) require
the Board of Trustees to approve or ratify purchases by the Portfolio of
securities (other than U.S. Government securities) that are rated by only one
NRSRO or that are unrated; (ii) require the Portfolio to maintain a
dollar-weighted average portfolio maturity of not more than 90 days and to
invest only in securities with a remaining maturity of not more than thirteen
months; and (iii) require the Portfolio, in the event of certain downgradings of
or defaults on portfolio holdings, to dispose of the holding, subject in certain
circumstances to a finding by the Trustees that disposing of the holding would
not be in the Portfolio's best interest.
TAX EXEMPT MONEY MARKET FUND. In order to attain the Tax Exempt Money
Market Fund's objective of maintaining a stable net asset value, the Portfolio
for the Tax Exempt Money Market Fund will limit its investments to securities
that present minimal credit risks and securities (other than New York State
municipal notes) that are rated within the highest rating assigned to short-term
debt securities (or, in the case of New York State municipal notes, within one
of the two highest ratings assigned to short-term debt securities) by at least
two NRSROs or by the only NRSRO that has rated the security. Securities which
originally had a maturity of over one year are subject to more complicated, but
generally similar rating requirements. The Portfolio may also purchase unrated
securities that are of comparable quality to the rated securities described
above. Additionally, if the issuer of a particular security has issued other
securities of comparable priority and security and which have been rated in
accordance with the criteria described above that security will be deemed to
have the same rating as such other rated securities.
In addition, the Board of Trustees has adopted procedures which (i) require
the Portfolio to maintain a dollar-weighted average portfolio maturity of not
more than 90 days and to invest only in securities with a remaining maturity of
not more than thirteen months and (ii) require the Portfolio, in
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the event of certain downgrading of or defaults on portfolio holdings, to
dispose of the holding, subject in certain circumstances to a finding by the
Trustees that disposing of the holding would not be in the Portfolio's best
interest.
The credit quality of variable rate demand notes and other municipal
obligations is frequently enhanced by various credit support arrangements with
domestic or foreign financial institutions, such as letters of credit,
guarantees and insurance, and these arrangements are considered when investment
quality is evaluated. The rating of credit-enhanced municipal obligations by a
NRSRO may be based primarily or exclusively on the credit support arrangement.
TREASURY MONEY MARKET FUND. In order to attain its objective of
maintaining a stable net asset value, the Treasury Money Market Fund will limit
its investments to direct obligations of the U.S. Treasury, including Treasury
bills, notes and bonds, and certain U.S. Government securities with remaining
maturities of thirteen months or less at the time of purchase and will maintain
a dollar-weighted average portfolio maturity of not more than 90 days.
SHORT TERM BOND, BOND, AND DIVERSIFIED FUNDS. The Short Term Bond and Bond
Funds and the fixed income portion of the Diversified Fund invest principally in
a diversified portfolio of "high grade" and "investment grade" securities.
Investment grade debt is rated, on the date of investment, within the four
highest ratings of Moody's, currently Aaa, Aa, A and Baa, or of Standard &
Poor's, currently AAA, AA, A and BBB. High grade debt is rated, on the date of
the investment, within the two highest of such ratings. The Bond Fund may also
invest up to 5% of its total assets in securities which are "below investment
grade." Such securities must be rated, on the date of investment, Ba by Moody's
or BB by Standard & Poor's. The Funds may invest in debt securities which are
not rated or other debt securities to which these ratings are not applicable, if
in the opinion of the Advisor, such securities are of comparable quality to the
rated securities discussed above. In addition, at the time the Funds invest in
zany commercial paper, bank obligation or repurchase agreement, the issuer must
have outstanding debt rated A or higher by Moody's or Standard & Poor's, the
issuer's parent corporation, if any, must have outstanding commercial paper
rated Prime-1 by Moody's or A-1 by Standard & Poor's, or if no such ratings are
available, the investment must be of comparable quality in the Advisor's
opinion.
GLOBAL STRATEGIC INCOME FUND. The higher total return sought by the Global
Strategic Income Fund is generally obtainable from high yield high risk
securities in the lower rating categories of the established rating services.
These securities are rated below Baa by Moody's or below BBB by Standard &
Poor's. The Global Strategic Income Fund may invest in securities rated as low
as B3 by Moody's or B- by Standard & Poor's, which may indicate that the
obligations are speculative to a high degree and in default. Lower rated
securities are generally referred to as junk bonds. See the Appendix attached
to this Statement of Additional Information for a description of the
characteristics of the various ratings categories. The Global Strategic Income
Fund is not obligated to dispose of securities whose issuers subsequently are in
default or which are downgraded below the minimum ratings noted above. The
credit ratings of Moody's and Standard & Poor's (the "Rating Agencies"), such as
those ratings described in this Statement of Additional Information, may not be
changed by the Rating Agencies in a timely fashion to reflect subsequent
economic events. The credit ratings of securities do not evaluate market risk.
The Global Strategic Income Fund may also invest in unrated securities which, in
the opinion of the Advisor, offer comparable yields and risks to the rated
securities in which the Fund may invest.
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Debt securities that are rated in the lower rating categories, or which are
unrated, involve greater volatility of price and risk of loss of principal and
income. In addition, lower ratings reflect a greater possibility of an adverse
change in financial condition affecting the ability of the issuer to make
payments of interest and principal. The market price and liquidity of lower
rated fixed income securities generally respond to short-term corporate and
market developments to a greater extent than the price and liquidity of higher
rated securities, because these developments are perceived to have a more direct
relationship to the ability of an issuer of lower rated securities to meet its
ongoing debt obligations. Although the Advisor seeks to minimize these risks
through diversification, investment analysis and attention to current
developments in interest rates and economic conditions, there can be no
assurance that the Advisor will be successful in limiting the Global Strategic
Income Fund's exposure to the risks associated with lower rated securities.
Because the Global Strategic Income Fund invests in securities in the lower
rated categories, the achievement of the Fund's investment objective is more
dependent on the Advisor's ability than would be the case if the Fund were
investing in securities in the higher rated categories.
Reduced volume and liquidity in the high yield bond market or the reduced
availability of market quotations may make it more difficult to dispose of the
Global Strategic Income Fund's investments in high yield securities and to value
accurately these assets. The reduced availability of reliable, objective data
may increase the Global Strategic Income Fund's reliance on management's
judgment in valuing high yield bonds. In addition, the Global Strategic Income
Fund's investments in high yield securities may be susceptible to adverse
publicity and investor perceptions whether or not justified by fundamental
factors.
TAX EXEMPT BOND FUND. The Tax Exempt Bond Fund invests principally in a
diversified portfolio of "high grade" and "investment grade" tax exempt
securities. On the date of investment (i) municipal bonds must be rated within
the three highest ratings of Moody's, currently Aaa, Aa and A, or of Standard &
Poor's, currently AAA, AA, and A, (ii) municipal notes must be rated MIG-1 by
Moody's or SP-1 by Standard & Poor's (or, in the case of New York State
municipal notes, MIG-1 or MIG-2 by Moody's or SP-1 or SP-2 by Standard & Poor's)
and (iii) municipal commercial paper must be rated Prime-1 by Moody's or A-1 by
Standard & Poor's or, if not rated by either Moody's or Standard & Poor's,
issued by an issuer either (a) having an outstanding debt issue rated A or
higher by Moody's or Standard & Poor's or (b) having comparable quality in the
opinion of the Advisor. The Fund may invest in other tax exempt securities
which are not rated if, in the opinion of the Advisor, such securities are of
comparable quality to the rated securities discussed above. In addition, at the
time the Fund invests in any commercial paper, bank obligation or repurchase
agreement, the issuer must have outstanding debt rated A or higher by Moody's or
Standard & Poor's, the issuer's parent corporation, if any, must have
outstanding commercial paper rated Prime-1 by Moody's or A-1 by Standard &
Poor's, or if no such ratings are available, the investment must be of
comparable quality in the Advisor's opinion.
NEW YORK TOTAL RETURN BOND FUND. The New York Total Return Bond Fund
invests principally in a diversified portfolio of "investment grade" tax exempt
securities. An investment grade bond is rated, on the date of investment within
the four highest ratings of Moody's, currently Aaa, Aa, A and Baa or of Standard
& Poor's, currently AAA, AA, A and BBB, while high grade debt is rated, on the
date of the investment within the two highest of such ratings. Investment grade
municipal notes are rated, on the date of investment, MIG-1 or MIG-2 by Standard
& Poor's or SP-1 and SP-2 by Moody's. Investment grade municipal commercial
paper is rated, on the date of investment, Prime 1 or Prime 2 by Moody's and A-1
or A-2 by Standard & Poor's. The New York Total Return Bond Fund may also
invest up to 5% of its total
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assets in securities which are "below investment grade." Such securities must
be rated, on the date of investment, Ba by Moody's or BB by Standard & Poor's.
The New York Total Return Bond Fund may invest in debt securities which are not
rated or other debt securities to which these ratings are not applicable, if in
the opinion of the Advisor, such securities are of comparable quality to the
rated securities discussed above. In addition, at the time the Fund invests in
any taxable commercial paper, bank obligation or repurchase agreement, the
issuer must have outstanding debt rated A or higher by Moody's or Standard &
Poor's, the issuer's parent corporation, if any, must have outstanding
commercial paper rated Prime-1 by Moody's or A-1 by Standard & Poor's, or if no
such ratings are available, the investment must be of comparable quality in the
Advisor's opinion.
EQUITY, CAPITAL APPRECIATION, INTERNATIONAL EQUITY, EMERGING MARKETS
EQUITY, INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, DIVERSIFIED, EUROPEAN EQUITY, JAPAN EQUITY
AND ASIA GROWTH FUNDS. The Equity, Capital Appreciation, International Equity,
Emerging Markets Equity, International Opportunities, Diversified, European
Equity, Japan Equity and Asia Growth Funds may invest in convertible debt
securities, for which there are no specific quality requirements. In addition,
at the time a Fund invests in any commercial paper, bank obligation or
repurchase agreement, the issuer must have outstanding debt rated A or higher by
Moody's or Standard & Poor's, the issuer's parent corporation, if any, must have
outstanding commercial paper rated Prime-1 by Moody's or A-1 by Standard &
Poor's, or if no such ratings are available, the investment must be of
comparable quality in the Advisor's opinion. At the time a Fund invests in any
other short-term debt securities, they must be rated A or higher by Moody's or
Standard & Poor's, or if unrated, the investment must be of comparable quality
in the Advisor's opinion.
In determining suitability of investment in a particular unrated security,
the Advisor takes into consideration asset and debt service coverage, the
purpose of the financing, history of the issuer, existence of other rated
securities of the issuer, and other relevant conditions, such as comparability
to other issuers.
OPTIONS AND FUTURES TRANSACTIONS EXCHANGE TRADED AND OTC OPTIONS. All
options purchased or sold by the Portfolios will be traded on a securities
exchange or will be purchased or sold by securities dealers (OTC options) that
meet creditworthiness standards approved by the Portfolio's Board of Trustees.
While exchange-traded options are obligations of the Options Clearing
Corporation, in the case of OTC options, a Portfolio relies on the dealer from
which it purchased the option to perform if the option is exercised. Thus, when
a Portfolio purchases an OTC option, it relies on the dealer from which it
purchased the option to make or take delivery of the underlying securities.
Failure by the dealer to do so would result in the loss of the premium paid by
the Portfolio as well as loss of the expected benefit of the transaction.
Provided that a Portfolio has arrangements with certain qualified dealers
who agree that the Portfolio may repurchase any option it writes for a maximum
price to be calculated by a predetermined formula, a Portfolio may treat the
underlying securities used to cover written OTC options as liquid. In these
cases, the OTC option itself would only be considered illiquid to the extent
that the maximum repurchase price under the formula exceeds the intrinsic value
of the option.
FUTURES CONTRACTS AND OPTIONS ON FUTURES CONTRACTS. The Portfolios
permitted to enter into futures and options transactions may purchase or sell
(write) futures contracts and purchase put and call options, including put and
call options on futures contracts. In addition, the Portfolios for the Emerging
Markets Equity, International Opportunities, Global Strategic Income,
Diversified, European Equity, Japan Equity and Asia Growth Funds may sell
(write) put and call options, including options on futures. Futures contracts
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obligate the buyer to take and the seller to make delivery at a future date of a
specified quantity of a financial instrument or an amount of cash based on the
value of a securities index. Currently, futures contracts are available on
various types of fixed income securities, including but not limited to U.S.
Treasury bonds, notes and bills, Eurodollar certificates of deposit and on
indexes of fixed income securities and indexes of equity securities.
Unlike a futures contract, which requires the parties to buy and sell a
security or make a cash settlement payment based on changes in a financial
instrument or securities index on an agreed date, an option on a futures
contract entitles its holder to decide on or before a future date whether to
enter into such a contract. If the holder decides not to exercise its option,
the holder may close out the option position by entering into an offsetting
transaction or may decide to let the option expire and forfeit the premium
thereon. The purchaser of an option on a futures contract pays a premium for
the option but makes no initial margin payments or daily payments of cash in the
nature of "variation" margin payments to reflect the change in the value of the
underlying contract as does a purchaser or seller of a futures contract.
The seller of an option on a futures contract receives the premium paid by
the purchaser and may be required to pay initial margin. Amounts equal to the
initial margin and any additional collateral required on any options on futures
contracts sold by a Portfolio are paid by the Portfolio into a segregated
account, in the name of the Futures Commission Merchant, as required by the 1940
Act and the SEC's interpretations thereunder.
COMBINED POSITIONS. The Portfolios permitted to purchase and write options
may do so in combination with each other, or in combination with futures or
forward contracts, to adjust the risk and return characteristics of the overall
position. For example, certain Portfolios may purchase a put option and write a
call option on the same underlying instrument, in order to construct a combined
position whose risk and return characteristics are similar to selling a futures
contract. Another possible combined position would involve writing a call
option at one strike price and buying a call option at a lower price, in order
to reduce the risk of the written call option in the event of a substantial
price increase. Because combined options positions involve multiple trades,
they result in higher transaction costs and may be more difficult to open and
close out.
CORRELATION OF PRICE CHANGES. Because there are a limited number of types
of exchange-traded options and futures contracts, it is likely that the
standardized options and futures contracts available will not match a
Portfolio's current or anticipated investments exactly. A Portfolio may invest
in options and futures contracts based on securities with different issuers,
maturities, or other characteristics from the securities in which it typically
invests, which involves a risk that the options or futures position will not
track the performance of the Portfolio's other investments.
Options and futures contracts prices can also diverge from the prices of
their underlying instruments, even if the underlying instruments match the
Portfolio's investments well. Options and futures contracts prices are affected
by such factors as current and anticipated short term interest rates, changes in
volatility of the underlying instrument, and the time remaining until expiration
of the contract, which may not affect security prices the same way. Imperfect
correlation may also result from differing levels of demand in the options and
futures markets and the securities markets, from structural differences in how
options and futures and securities are traded, or from imposition of daily price
fluctuation limits or trading halts. A Portfolio may purchase or sell options
and futures contracts with a greater or lesser value than the securities it
wishes to hedge or intends to purchase in order to attempt to compensate for
differences in volatility between the
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contract and the securities, although this may not be successful in all cases.
If price changes in a Portfolio's options or futures positions are poorly
correlated with its other investments, the positions may fail to produce
anticipated gains or result in losses that are not offset by gains in other
investments.
LIQUIDITY OF OPTIONS AND FUTURES CONTRACTS. There is no assurance a liquid
market will exist for any particular option or futures contract at any
particular time even if the contract is traded on an exchange. In addition,
exchanges may establish daily price fluctuation limits for options and futures
contracts and may halt trading if a contract's price moves up or down more than
the limit in a given day. On volatile trading days when the price fluctuation
limit is reached or a trading halt is imposed, it may be impossible for a
Portfolio to enter into new positions or close out existing positions. If the
market for a contract is not liquid because of price fluctuation limits or
otherwise, it could prevent prompt liquidation of unfavorable positions, and
could potentially require a Portfolio to continue to hold a position until
delivery or expiration regardless of changes in its value. As a result, the
Portfolio's access to other assets held to cover its options or futures
positions could also be impaired. (See "Exchange Traded and OTC Options" above
for a discussion of the liquidity of options not traded on an exchange.)
POSITION LIMITS. Futures exchanges can limit the number of futures and
options on futures contracts that can be held or controlled by an entity. If an
adequate exemption cannot be obtained, a Portfolio or the Advisor may be
required to reduce the size of its futures and options positions or may not be
able to trade a certain futures or options contract in order to avoid exceeding
such limits.
ASSET COVERAGE FOR FUTURES CONTRACTS AND OPTIONS POSITIONS. The Portfolios
intend to comply with Section 4.5 of the regulations under the Commodity
Exchange Act, which limits the extent to which a Portfolio can commit assets to
initial margin deposits and option premiums. In addition, the Portfolios will
comply with guidelines established by the SEC with respect to coverage of
options and futures contracts by mutual funds, and if the guidelines so require,
will set aside appropriate liquid assets in a segregated custodial account in
the amount prescribed. Securities held in a segregated account cannot be sold
while the futures contract or option is outstanding, unless they are replaced
with other suitable assets. As a result, there is a possibility that
segregation of a large percentage of a Portfolio's assets could impede portfolio
management or the Portfolio's ability to meet redemption requests or other
current obligations.
RISK MANAGEMENT
The Portfolios for the New York Total Return Bond, Global Strategic Income,
Diversified, Emerging Markets Equity, International Opportunities, European
Equity, Japan Equity and Asia Growth Funds may employ non-hedging risk
management techniques. Examples of risk management strategies include
synthetically altering the duration of a portfolio or the mix of securities in a
portfolio. For example, if the Advisor wishes to extend maturities in a fixed
income portfolio in order to take advantage of an anticipated decline in
interest rates, but does not wish to purchase the underlying long term
securities, it might cause the Portfolio to purchase futures contracts on long
term debt securities. Similarly, if the Advisor wishes to decrease fixed income
securities or purchase equities, it could cause the Portfolio to sell futures
contracts on debt securities and purchase futures contracts on a stock index.
Such non-hedging risk management techniques are not speculative, but because
they involve leverage include, as do all leveraged transactions, the
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possibility of losses as well as gains that are greater than if these techniques
involved the purchase and sale of the securities themselves rather than their
synthetic derivatives.
SPECIAL FACTORS AFFECTING THE NEW YORK TOTAL RETURN BOND FUND. The New
York Total Return Bond Fund intends to invest a high proportion of its assets in
municipal obligations of the State of New York and its political subdivisions,
municipalities, agencies, instrumentalities and public authorities. Payment of
interest and preservation of principal is dependent upon the continuing ability
of New York issuers and/or obligors of state, municipal and public authority
debt obligations to meet their obligations thereunder.
The fiscal stability of New York State is related, at least in part, to the
fiscal stability of its localities and authorities. Various State agencies,
authorities and localities have issued large amounts of bonds and notes either
guaranteed or supported by the State through lease-purchase arrangements, other
contractual arrangements or moral obligation provisions. While debt service is
normally paid out of revenues generated by projects of such State agencies,
authorities and localities, the State has had to provide special assistance in
the past, in some cases of a recurring nature, to enable such agencies,
authorities and localities to meet their financial obligations and, in some
cases, to prevent or cure defaults. To the extent State agencies and local
governments require State assistance to meet their financial obligations, the
ability of the State to meet its own obligations as they become due or to obtain
additional financing could be adversely affected.
On July 10, 1995, Standard & Poor's downgraded its rating on New York
City's outstanding general obligation bonds to BBB+ from A-, citing the city's
chronic structural budget problems and weak economic outlook. Moody's currently
rates New York City general obligation bonds Baa-1. Factors contributing to
these ratings include the city's reliance on one-time revenue measures to close
annual budget gaps, a dependence on unrealized labor savings, overly optimistic
estimates of revenues and of state and federal aid, and the city's continued
high debt levels.
For further information concerning New York municipal obligations, see
"Appendix B" to this Statement of Additional Information. The summary set forth
above and in "Appendix B" is included for the purpose of providing a general
description of New York State and New York City credit and financial conditions.
This summary is based on information from an official statement of New York
general obligation municipal obligations and does not purport to be complete.
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
The table below sets forth the portfolio turnover rates for the Portfolios
corresponding to the Funds. A rate of 100% indicates that the equivalent of all
of the Portfolio's assets have been sold and reinvested in a year. High
portfolio turnover may result in the realization of substantial net capital
gains or losses. To the extent net short term capital gains are realized, any
distributions resulting from such gains are considered ordinary income for
federal income tax purposes. See "Taxes" below.
THE SHORT TERM BOND PORTFOLIO (Short Term Bond Fund) -- For the fiscal year
ended October 31, 1994: 230%. For the fiscal year ended October 31, 1995: 177%.
THE TAX EXEMPT BOND PORTFOLIO (Tax Exempt Bond Fund) -- For the fiscal year
ended August 31, 1994: 33%. For the fiscal year ended August 31, 1995: 47%.
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THE NEW YORK TOTAL RETURN BOND PORTFOLIO (New York Total Return Bond Fund) --
For the period April 11, 1994 (commencement of operations) through March 31,
1995: 63%. For the fiscal year ended March 31, 1996: 41%.
THE U.S. FIXED INCOME PORTFOLIO (Bond Fund) -- For the fiscal year ended October
31, 1994: 234%. For the fiscal year ended October 31, 1995: 293%.
THE SELECTED U.S. EQUITY PORTFOLIO (Equity Fund) -- For the fiscal year ended
May 31, 1995: 71%. For the fiscal year ended May 31, 1996: 85%.
THE U.S. SMALL COMPANY PORTFOLIO (Capital Appreciation Fund) -- For the fiscal
year ended May 31, 1995: 75%. For the fiscal year ended May 31, 1996: 93%.
THE NON-U.S. EQUITY PORTFOLIO (International Equity Fund) -- For the fiscal year
ended October 31, 1994: 56%. For the fiscal year ended October 31, 1995: 59%.
THE DIVERSIFIED PORTFOLIO (Diversified Fund) -- For the fiscal year ended June
30, 1995: 136%. For the fiscal year ended June 30, 1996: 144%.
THE EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY PORTFOLIO (Emerging Markets Equity Fund) -- For the
fiscal year ended October 31, 1994: 27%. For the fiscal year ended October 31,
1995: 41%.
THE EUROPEAN EQUITY PORTFOLIO (European Equity Fund) -- For the period March 28,
1995 (commencement of operations) through December 31, 1995: 36%. For the six
months ended June 30, 1996: 27% (unaudited).
THE JAPAN EQUITY PORTFOLIO (Japan Equity Fund) -- For the period March 28, 1995
(commencement of operations) through December 31, 1995: 60%. For the six months
ended June 30, 1996: 44% (unaudited).
THE ASIA GROWTH PORTFOLIO (Asia Growth Fund) -- For the period April 5, 1995
(commencement of operations) through December 31, 1995: 70%. For the six months
ended June 30, 1996: 42% (unaudited).
The estimated annual portfolio turnover rate for the INTERNATIONAL
OPPORTUNITIES PORTFOLIO generally should not exceed 100%. The estimated annual
turnover rate for the Global Strategic Income Portfolio should not exceed 200%.
INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS
The investment restrictions of each Fund and its corresponding Portfolio
are identical, unless otherwise specified. Accordingly, references below to a
Fund also include the Fund's corresponding Portfolio unless the context requires
otherwise; similarly, references to a Portfolio also include its corresponding
Fund unless the context requires otherwise.
The investment restrictions below have been adopted by the Trust with
respect to each Fund and by each corresponding Portfolio. Except where
otherwise noted, these investment restrictions are "fundamental" policies which,
under the 1940 Act, may not be changed without the vote of a majority of the
outstanding voting securities of the Fund or Portfolio, as the case may be. A
"majority of the outstanding voting securities" is defined in the 1940 Act as
the lesser of (a) 67% or more of the voting securities present at a meeting if
the holders of more than 50% of the outstanding voting securities are present or
represented by proxy, or (b) more than 50% of the outstanding voting securities.
The percentage limitations contained in the restrictions below apply at the time
of the purchase of securities. Whenever a Fund is requested to vote on a change
in the fundamental investment restrictions of
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its corresponding Portfolio, the Trust will hold a meeting of Fund
shareholders and will cast its votes as instructed by the Fund's shareholders.
The MONEY MARKET FUND and its corresponding PORTFOLIO may not:
1. Acquire any illiquid securities, such as repurchase agreements with more
than seven days to maturity or fixed time deposits with a duration of over
seven calendar days, if as a result thereof, more than 10% of the market value
of the Fund's total assets would be in investments which are illiquid;
2. Enter into reverse repurchase agreements exceeding in the aggregate
one-third of the market value of the Fund's total assets, less liabilities
other than obligations created by reverse repurchase agreements;
3. Borrow money, except from banks for extraordinary or emergency purposes
and then only in amounts not to exceed 10% of the value of the Fund's total
assets, taken at cost, at the time of such borrowing. Mortgage, pledge, or
hypothecate any assets except in connection with any such borrowing and in
amounts not to exceed 10% of the value of the Fund's net assets at the time of
such borrowing. The Fund will not purchase securities while borrowings exceed
5% of the Fund's total assets; provided, however, that the Fund may increase
its interest in an open-end management investment company with the same
investment objective and restrictions as the Fund while such borrowings are
outstanding. This borrowing provision is included to facilitate the orderly
sale of portfolio securities, for example, in the event of abnormally heavy
redemption requests, and is not for investment purposes and shall not apply to
reverse repurchase agreements;
4. Purchase the securities or other obligations of any one issuer if,
immediately after such purchase, more than 5% of the value of the Fund's total
assets would be invested in securities or other obligations of any one such
issuer; provided, however, that the Fund may invest all or part of its
investable assets in an open-end management investment company with the same
investment objective and restrictions as the Fund. This limitation shall not
apply to issues of the U.S. Government, its agencies or instrumentalities and
to permitted investments of up to 25% of the Fund's total assets;
5. Purchase the securities or other obligations of issuers conducting their
principal business activity in the same industry if, immediately after such
purchase, the value of its investment in such industry would exceed 25% of the
value of the Fund's total assets; provided, however, that the Fund may invest
all or part of its investable assets in an open-end management investment
company with the same investment objective and restrictions as the Fund. For
purposes of industry concentration, there is no percentage limitation with
respect to investments in U.S. Government securities, negotiable certificates of
deposit, time deposits, and bankers' acceptances of U.S. branches of U.S. banks;
6. Make loans, except through purchasing or holding debt obligations, or
entering into repurchase agreements, or loans of portfolio securities in
accordance with the Fund's investment objective and policies (see "Investment
Objectives and Policies");
7. Purchase or sell puts, calls, straddles, spreads, or any combination
thereof, real estate, commodities, or commodity contracts or interests in oil,
gas, or mineral exploration or development programs. However, the Fund may
purchase bonds or commercial paper issued by companies which invest in real
estate or interests therein including real estate investment trusts;
8. Purchase securities on margin, make short sales of securities, or maintain
a short position, provided that this restriction shall not be deemed
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to be applicable to the purchase or sale of when-issued securities or of
securities for delivery at a future date;
9. Acquire securities of other investment companies, except as permitted by
the 1940 Act; or
10. Act as an underwriter of securities.
The TAX EXEMPT MONEY MARKET FUND and its corresponding PORTFOLIO may not:
1. Borrow money, except from banks for temporary, extraordinary or emergency
purposes and then only in amounts up to 10% of the value of the Fund's total
assets, taken at cost at the time of such borrowing; or mortgage, pledge or
hypothecate any assets except in connection with any such borrowing in amounts
up to 10% of the value of the Fund's net assets at the time of such borrowing.
The Fund will not purchase securities while borrowings exceed 5% of the Fund's
total assets, provided, however, that the Fund may increase its interest in an
open-end management investment company with the same investment objective and
restrictions as the Fund's while such borrowings are outstanding. This
borrowing provision, for example, facilitates the orderly sale of portfolio
securities in the event of abnormally heavy redemption requests or in the event
of redemption requests during periods of tight market supply. This provision is
not for leveraging purposes;
2. Invest more than 25% of its total assets in securities of governmental
units located in any one state, territory, or possession of the United States.
The Fund may invest more then 25% of its total assets in industrial development
and pollution control obligations whether or not the users of facilities
financed by such obligations are in the same industry;(1)
3. Purchase industrial revenue bonds if, as a result of such purchase, more
than 5% of total Fund assets would be invested in industrial revenue bonds where
payment of principal and interest are the responsibility of companies with fewer
than three years of operating history;
4. Purchase the securities or other obligations of any one issuer if,
immediately after such purchase, more than 5% of the value of the Fund's total
assets would be invested in securities or other obligations of any one such
issuer, provided, however, that the Fund may invest all or part of its
investable assets in an open-end management investment company with the same
investment objective and restrictions as the Fund's. Each state and each
political subdivision, agency or instrumentality of such state and each
multi-state agency of which such state is a member will be a separate issuer if
the security is backed only by the assets and revenues of that issuer. If the
security is guaranteed by another entity, the guarantor will be deemed to be the
issuer.(2) This limitation shall not apply to securities issued or guaranteed
by the U.S. Government, its agencies or instrumentalities or to permitted
investments of up to 25% of the Fund's total assets;
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(1) Pursuant to an interpretation of the staff of the SEC, the Fund may
not invest more than 25% of its assets in industrial development bonds in
projects of similar type or in the same state. The Fund shall comply with this
interpretation until such time as it may be modified by the staff of the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
(2) For purposes of interpretation of Investment Restriction No. 4
"guaranteed by another entity" includes credit substitutions, such as letters of
credit or insurance, unless the Advisor determines that the security meets the
Fund's credit standards without regard to the credit substitution.
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5. Make loans, except through the purchase or holding of debt obligations,
repurchase agreements, or loans of portfolio securities in accordance with the
Fund's investment objective and policies (see "Investment Objectives and
Policies");
6. Purchase or sell puts, calls, straddles, spreads, or any combination
thereof except to the extent that securities subject to a demand obligation,
stand-by commitments and puts may be purchased (see "Investment Objectives and
Policies"); real estate; commodities; commodity contracts; or interests in oil,
gas, or mineral exploration or development programs. However, the Fund may
purchase municipal bonds, notes or commercial paper secured by interests in real
estate;
7. Purchase securities on margin, make short sales of securities, or maintain
a short position, provided that this restriction shall not be deemed to be
applicable to the purchase or sale of when-issued securities or of securities
for delayed delivery;
8. Acquire securities of other investment companies, except as permitted by
the 1940 Act; or
9. Act as an underwriter of securities.
The TREASURY MONEY MARKET FUND and its corresponding PORTFOLIO may not:
1. Enter into reverse repurchase agreements which together with any other
borrowing exceeds in the aggregate one-third of the market value of the Fund's
or the Portfolio's total assets, less liabilities other than the obligations
created by reverse repurchase agreements;
2. Borrow money (not including reverse repurchase agreements), except from
banks for temporary or extraordinary or emergency purposes and then only in
amounts up to 10% of the value of the Fund's or the Portfolio's total assets,
taken at cost at the time of such borrowing (and provided that such borrowings
and reverse repurchase agreements do not exceed in the aggregate one-third of
the market value of the Fund's and the Portfolio's total assets less liabilities
other than the obligations represented by the bank borrowings and reverse
repurchase agreements). Mortgage, pledge, or hypothecate any assets except in
connection with any such borrowing and in amounts up to 10% of the value of the
Fund's or the Portfolio's net assets at the time of such borrowing. The Fund or
the Portfolio will not purchase securities while borrowings exceed 5% of the
Fund's or the Portfolio's total assets, respectively; provided, however, that
the Fund may increase its interest in an open-end management investment company
with the same investment objective and restrictions as the Fund while such
borrowings are outstanding. This borrowing provision is included to facilitate
the orderly sale of portfolio securities, for example, in the event of
abnormally heavy redemption requests, and is not for investment purposes;
3. Purchase the securities or other obligations of any one issuer if,
immediately after such purchase, more than 5% of the value of the Fund's or the
Portfolio's total assets would be invested in securities or other obligations
of any one such issuer; provided, however, that the Fund may invest all or part
of its investable assets in an open-end management investment company with the
same investment objective and restrictions as the Fund. This limitation also
shall not apply to issues of the U.S. Government and repurchase agreements
related thereto;
4. Purchase the securities or other obligations of issuers conducting their
principal business activity in the same industry if, immediately after such
purchase, the value of its investment in such industry would exceed 25% of the
value of the Fund's or the Portfolio's total assets; provided, however, that
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the Fund may invest all or part of its assets in an open-end management
investment company with the same investment objective and restrictions as the
Fund. For purposes of industry concentration, there is no percentage limitation
with respect to investments in U.S. Government securities and repurchase
agreements related thereto;
5. Make loans, except through purchasing or holding debt obligations,
repurchase agreements, or loans of portfolio securities in accordance with the
Fund's or the Portfolio's investment objective and policies (see "Investment
Objectives and Policies");
6. Purchase or sell puts, calls, straddles, spreads, or any combination
thereof, real estate, commodities, or commodity contracts or interests in oil,
gas, or mineral exploration or development programs;
7. Purchase securities on margin, make short sales of securities, or maintain
a short position, provided that this restriction shall not be deemed to be
applicable to the purchase or sale of when-issued securities or of securities
for delivery at a future date;
8. Acquire securities of other investment companies, except as permitted by
the 1940 Act or in connection with a merger, consolidation, reorganization,
acquisition of assets or an offer of exchange; provided, however, that nothing
in this investment restriction shall prevent the Trust from investing all or
part of the Fund's assets in an open-end management investment company with the
same investment objective and restrictions as the Fund; or
9. Act as an underwriter of securities.
The SHORT TERM BOND FUND and its corresponding PORTFOLIO may not:
1. Purchase securities or other obligations of issuers conducting their
principal business activity in the same industry if, immediately after such
purchase the value of its investments in such industry would exceed 25% of the
value of the Fund's total assets; provided, however, that the Fund may invest
all or part of its investable assets in an open-end management investment
company with the same investment objective and restrictions as the Fund's. For
purposes of industry concentration, there is no percentage limitation with
respect to investments in U.S. Government securities;
2. Purchase the securities or other obligations of any one issuer if,
immediately after such purchase, more than 5% of the value of the Fund's total
assets would be invested in securities or other obligations of any one such
issuer; provided, however, that the Fund may invest all or part of its
investable assets in an open-end management investment company with the same
investment objective and restrictions as the Fund's. This limitation shall not
apply to securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government, its agencies
or instrumentalities or to permitted investments of up to 25% of the Fund's
total assets;
3. Purchase the securities of an issuer if, immediately after such purchase,
the Fund owns more than 10% of the outstanding voting securities of such issuer;
provided, however, that the Fund may invest all or part of its investable assets
in an open-end management investment company with the same investment objective
and restrictions as the Fund's. This limitation shall not apply to permitted
investments of up to 25% of the Fund's total assets;
4. Borrow money (not including reverse repurchase agreements), except from
banks for temporary or extraordinary or emergency purposes and then only in
amounts up to 30% of the value of the Fund's or the Portfolio's total assets,
taken at cost at the time of such borrowing (and provided that such borrowings
and reverse repurchase agreements do not exceed in the aggregate one-third of
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the market value of the Fund's and the Portfolio's total assets less liabilities
other than the obligations represented by the bank borrowings and reverse
repurchase agreements). The Fund will not mortgage, pledge, or hypothecate any
assets except in connection with any such borrowing and in amounts not to exceed
30% of the value of the Fund's or the Portfolio's net assets at the time of such
borrowing. The Fund or the Portfolio will not purchase securities while
borrowings exceed 5% of the Fund's total assets; provided, however, that the
Fund may increase its interest in an open-end management investment company with
the same investment objective and restrictions as the Fund's while such
borrowings are outstanding. Collateral arrangements for premium and margin
payments in connection with the Fund's hedging activities are not deemed to be a
pledge of assets;
5. Issue any senior security, except as appropriate to evidence indebtedness
which constitutes a senior security and which the Fund is permitted to incur
pursuant to Investment Restriction No. 4 and except that the Fund may enter into
reverse repurchase agreements, provided that the aggregate of senior securities,
including reverse repurchase agreements, shall not exceed one-third of the
market value of the Fund's total assets, less liabilities other than obligations
created by reverse repurchase agreements. The Fund's arrangements in connection
with its hedging activities as described in "Investment Objectives and Policies"
shall not be considered senior securities for purposes hereof;
6. Make loans, except through the purchase or holding of debt obligations
(including privately placed securities) or the entering into of repurchase
agreements, or loans of portfolio securities in accordance with the Fund's
investment objective and policies;
7. Purchase or sell puts, calls, straddles, spreads, or any combination
thereof, real estate, commodities, or commodity contracts, except for the Fund's
interests in hedging activities as described under "Investment Objectives and
Policies"; or interests in oil, gas, or mineral exploration or development
programs. However, the Fund may purchase securities or commercial paper issued
by companies which invest in real estate or interests therein, including real
estate investment trusts, and purchase instruments secured by real estate or
interests therein;
8. Purchase securities on margin, make short sales of securities, or maintain
a short position in securities, except to obtain such short-term credit as
necessary for the clearance of purchases and sales of securities; provided that
this restriction shall not be deemed to be applicable to the purchase or sale of
when-issued securities or delayed delivery securities;
9. Acquire securities of other investment companies, except as permitted by
the 1940 Act or in connection with a merger, consolidation, reorganization,
acquisition of assets or an offer of exchange; provided, however, that nothing
in this investment restriction shall prevent the Trust from investing all or
part of the Fund's assets in an open-end management investment company with the
same investment objective and restrictions as the Fund; or
10. Act as an underwriter of securities.
The BOND FUND and its corresponding PORTFOLIO may not:
1. Borrow money, except from banks for extraordinary or emergency purposes and
then only in amounts up to 30% of the value of the Fund's total assets, taken at
cost at the time of such borrowing and except in connection with reverse
repurchase agreements permitted by Investment Restriction No. 8. Mortgage,
pledge, or hypothecate any assets except in connection with any such borrowing
in amounts up to 30% of the value of the Fund's net assets at the time of such
borrowing. The Fund will not purchase securities while
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borrowings (including reverse repurchase agreements) exceed 5% of the Fund's
total assets; provided, however, that the Fund may increase its interest in an
open-end management investment company with the same investment objective and
restrictions as the Fund's while such borrowings are outstanding. This
borrowing provision facilitates the orderly sale of portfolio securities, for
example, in the event of abnormally heavy redemption requests. This provision
is not for investment purposes. Collateral arrangements for premium and margin
payments in connection with the Fund's hedging activities are not deemed to be a
pledge of assets;
2. Purchase the securities or other obligations of any one issuer if,
immediately after such purchase, more than 5% of the value of the Fund's total
assets would be invested in securities or other obligations of any one such
issuer; provided, however, that the Fund may invest all or part of its
investable assets in an open-end management investment company with the same
investment objective and restrictions as the Fund's. This limitation shall not
apply to securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government, its agencies or
instrumentalities or to permitted investments of up to 25% of the Fund's total
assets;
3. Purchase the securities of an issuer if, immediately after such purchase,
the Fund owns more than 10% of the outstanding voting securities of such issuer;
provided, however, that the Fund may invest all or part of its investable assets
in an open-end management investment company with the same investment objective
and restrictions as the Fund's. This limitation shall not apply to permitted
investments of up to 25% of the Fund's total assets;
4. Purchase securities or other obligations of issuers conducting their
principal business activity in the same industry if, immediately after such
purchase the value of its investments in such industry would exceed 25% of the
value of the Fund's total assets; provided, however, that the Fund may invest
all or part of its investable assets in an open-end management investment
company with the same investment objective and restrictions as the Fund's. For
purposes of industry concentration, there is no percentage limitation with
respect to investments in U.S. Government securities;
5. Make loans, except through the purchase or holding of debt obligations
(including privately placed securities) or the entering into of repurchase
agreements, or loans of portfolio securities in accordance with the Fund's
investment objective and policies;
6. Purchase or sell puts, calls, straddles, spreads, or any combination
thereof, real estate, commodities, commodity contracts, except for the Fund's
interest in hedging activities as described under "Investment Objectives and
Policies"; or interests in oil, gas, or mineral exploration or development
programs. However, the Fund may purchase debt obligations secured by interests
in real estate or issued by companies which invest in real estate or interests
therein including real estate investment trusts;
7. Purchase securities on margin, make short sales of securities, or maintain
a short position in securities, except in the course of the Fund's hedging
activities, unless at all times when a short position is open the Fund owns an
equal amount of such securities, provided that this restriction shall not be
deemed to be applicable to the purchase or sale of when-issued securities or
delayed delivery securities;
8. Issue any senior security, except as appropriate to evidence indebtedness
which constitutes a senior security and which the Fund is permitted to incur
pursuant to Investment Restriction No. 1 and except that the Fund may enter into
reverse repurchase agreements, provided that the aggregate of senior securities,
including reverse repurchase agreements, shall not exceed one-third of the
market value of the Fund's total assets, less
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liabilities other than obligations created by reverse repurchase agreements.
The Fund's arrangements in connection with its hedging activities as described
in "Investment Objectives and Policies" shall not be considered senior
securities for purposes hereof;
9. Acquire securities of other investment companies, except as permitted by
the 1940 Act; or
10. Act as an underwriter of securities.
The TAX EXEMPT BOND FUND and its corresponding PORTFOLIO may not:
1. Borrow money, except from banks for extraordinary or emergency purposes and
then only in amounts up to 10% of the value of the Fund's total assets, taken at
cost at the time of such borrowing; or mortgage, pledge, or hypothecate any
assets except in connection with any such borrowing in amounts up to 10% of the
value of the Fund's net assets at the time of such borrowing. The Fund will not
purchase securities while borrowings exceed 5% of the Fund's total assets;
provided, however, that the Fund may increase its interest in an open-end
management investment company with the same investment objective and
restrictions as the Fund's while such borrowings are outstanding. This
borrowing provision facilitates the orderly sale of portfolio securities, for
example, in the event of abnormally heavy redemption requests. This provision
is not for investment purposes. Collateral arrangements for premium and margin
payments in connection with the Fund's hedging activities are not deemed to be a
pledge of assets;
2. Purchase securities or other obligations of any one issuer if, immediately
after such purchase, more than 5% of the value of the Fund's total assets would
be invested in securities or other obligations of any one such issuer; provided,
however, that the Fund may invest all or part of its investable assets in an
open-end management investment company with the same investment objective and
restrictions as the Fund's. Each state and each political subdivision, agency
or instrumentality of such state and each multi-state agency of which such state
is a member will be a separate issuer if the security is backed only by the
assets and revenue of that issuer. If the security is guaranteed by another
entity, the guarantor will be deemed to be the issuer.(3) This limitation shall
not apply to securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government, its
agencies or instrumentalities or to permitted investments of up to 25% of the
Fund's total assets;
3. Invest more than 25% of its total assets in securities of governmental
units located in any one state, territory, or possession of the United States.
The Fund may invest more than 25% of its total assets in industrial developments
and pollution control obligations whether or not the users of facilities
financed by such obligations are in that same industry;(4)
4. Purchase industrial revenue bonds if, as a result of such purchase, more
than 5% of total Fund assets would be invested in industrial revenue bonds
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(3) For purposes of interpretation of Investment Restriction No. 2
"guaranteed by another entity" includes credit substitutions, such as letters of
credit or insurance, unless the Advisor determines that the security meets the
Fund's credit standards without regard to the credit substitution.
(4) Pursuant to an interpretation of the staff of the SEC, the Fund may
not invest more than 25% of its assets in industrial development bonds in
projects of similar type or in the same state. The Fund shall comply with this
interpretation until such time as it may be modified by the staff of the SEC.
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where payment of principal and interest are the responsibility of companies with
fewer than three years of operating history (including predecessors);
5. Make loans, except through the purchase or holding of debt obligations
(including privately placed securities) or the entering into of repurchase
agreements, or loans of portfolio securities in accordance with the Fund's
investment objective and policies (see "Investment Objectives and Policies");
6. Purchase or sell puts, calls, straddles, spreads, or any combination
thereof except to the extent that securities subject to a demand obligation,
stand-by commitments and puts may be purchased (see "Investment Objectives and
Policies"); real estate; commodities; commodity contracts, except for the Fund's
interests in hedging activities as described under "Investment Objectives and
Policies"; or interests in oil, gas, or mineral exploration or development
programs. However, the Fund may purchase municipal bonds, notes or commercial
paper secured by interests in real estate;
7. Purchase securities on margin, make short sales of securities, or maintain
a short position, except in the course of the Fund's hedging activities, unless
at all times when a short position is open the Fund owns an equal amount of such
securities or owns securities which, without payment of any further
consideration, are convertible into or exchangeable for securities of the same
issue as, and equal in amount to, the securities sold short; provided that this
restriction shall not be deemed to be applicable to the purchase or sale of
when-issued or delayed delivery securities;
8. Issue any senior security, except as appropriate to evidence indebtedness
which the Fund is permitted to incur pursuant to Investment Restriction No. 1.
The Fund's arrangements in connection with its hedging activities as described
in "Investment Objectives and Policies" shall not be considered senior
securities for purposes hereof;
9. Acquire securities of other investment companies, except as permitted by
the 1940 Act; or
10. Act as an underwriter of securities.
Unless Sections 8(b)(1) and 13(a) of the 1940 Act or any SEC or SEC staff
interpretations thereof, are amended or modified, the NEW YORK TOTAL RETURN BOND
FUND and its corresponding PORTFOLIO may not:
1. Purchase any security if, as a result, more than 25% of the value of the
Fund's total assets would be invested in securities of issuers having their
principal business activities in the same industry. This limitation shall not
apply to obligations issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government, its agencies
or instrumentalities;
2. Borrow money, except that the Fund may (i) borrow money from banks for
temporary or emergency purposes (not for leveraging purposes) and (ii) enter
into reverse repurchase agreements for any purpose; provided that (i) and (ii)
in total do not exceed 33 1/3% of the value of the Fund's total assets
(including the amount borrowed) less liabilities (other than borrowings). If at
any time any borrowings come to exceed 33 1/3% of the value of the Fund's total
assets, the Fund will reduce its borrowings within three business days to the
extent necessary to comply with the 33 1/3% limitation;
3. Make loans to other persons, except through the purchase of debt
obligations, loans of portfolio securities, and participation in repurchase
agreements;
4. Purchase or sell physical commodities or contracts thereon, unless acquired
as a result of the ownership of securities or instruments, but the
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Fund may purchase or sell futures contracts or options (including options on
futures contracts, but excluding options or futures contracts on physical
commodities) and may enter into foreign currency forward contracts;
5. Purchase or sell real estate, but the Fund may purchase or sell securities
that are secured by real estate or issued by companies (including real estate
investment trusts) that invest or deal in real estate;
6. Underwrite securities of other issuers, except to the extent the Fund, in
disposing of portfolio securities, may be deemed an underwriter within the
meaning of the 1933 Act;
7. Issue senior securities, except as permitted under the 1940 Act or any
rule, order or interpretation thereunder; or
8. Notwithstanding any other investment restriction of the Fund, the Fund may
invest all of its investable assets in an open-end management investment company
having the same investment objective and restrictions as the Fund.
The DIVERSIFIED FUND and its corresponding PORTFOLIO may not:
1. Purchase the securities or other obligations of issuers conducting their
principal business activity in the same industry if, immediately after such
purchase the value of its investments in such industry would exceed 25% of the
value of the Fund's total assets; provided, however, that the Fund may invest
all or part of its investable assets in an open-end management investment
company with the same investment objective and restrictions as the Fund's. For
purposes of industry concentration, there is no percentage limitation with
respect to investments in U.S. Government securities;
2. Purchase the securities or other obligations of any one issuer if,
immediately after such purchase, more than 5% of the value of the Fund's total
assets would be invested in securities or other obligations of any one such
issuer; provided, however, that the Fund may invest all or part of its
investable assets in an open-end management investment company with the same
investment objective and restrictions as the Fund's. This limitation shall not
apply to securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government, its agencies or
instrumentalities or to permitted investments of up to 25% of the Fund's total
assets;
3. Purchase the securities of an issuer if, immediately after such purchase,
the Fund owns more than 10% of the outstanding voting securities of such issuer;
provided, however, that the Fund may invest all or part of its investable assets
in an open-end management investment company with the same investment objective
and restrictions as the Fund's. This limitation shall not apply to permitted
investments of up to 25% of the Fund's total assets;
4. Borrow money (not including reverse repurchase agreements), except from
banks for temporary or extraordinary or emergency purposes and then only in
amounts up to 30% of the value of the Fund's or the Portfolio's total assets,
taken at cost at the time of such borrowing (and provided that such borrowings
and reverse repurchase agreements do not exceed in the aggregate one-third of
the market value of the Fund's and the Portfolio's total assets less liabilities
other than the obligations represented by the bank borrowings and reverse
repurchase agreements). The Fund will not mortgage, pledge, or hypothecate any
assets except in connection with any such borrowing and in amounts not to exceed
30% of the value of the Fund's or the Portfolio's net assets at the time of such
borrowing. The Fund or the Portfolio will not purchase securities while
borrowings exceed 5% of the Fund's total assets; provided, however, that the
Fund may increase its interest in an open-end management investment company with
the same investment objective and restrictions as the Fund's while such
borrowings are outstanding. This
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borrowing provision is included to facilitate the orderly sale of portfolio
securities, for example, in the event of abnormally heavy redemption requests,
and is not for investment purposes. Collateral arrangements for premium and
margin payments in connection with the Fund's use of futures contracts and
options are not deemed to be a pledge of assets;
5. Issue any senior security, except as appropriate to evidence indebtedness
which constitutes a senior security and which the Fund is permitted to incur
pursuant to Investment Restriction No. 4 and except that the Fund may enter into
reverse repurchase agreements, provided that the aggregate of senior securities,
including reverse repurchase agreements, shall not exceed one-third of the
market value of the Fund's total assets, less liabilities other than obligations
created by reverse repurchase agreements. The Fund's arrangements in connection
with its use of futures contracts and options shall not be considered senior
securities for purposes hereof;
6. Make loans, except through the purchase or holding of debt obligations
(including privately placed securities), or the entering into of repurchase
agreements, or loans of portfolio securities in accordance with the Fund's
investment objective and policies (see "Investment Objectives and Policies");
7. Purchase or sell commodities or commodity contracts, but this restriction
shall not prohibit the Fund from purchasing or selling futures contracts or
options (including options on futures contracts, but excluding options or
futures contracts on physical commodities) or entering into foreign currency
forward contracts; or purchase or sell real estate or interests in oil, gas, or
mineral exploration or development programs. However, the Fund may purchase
securities or commercial paper issued by companies which invest in real estate
or interests therein, including real estate investment trusts, and purchase
instruments secured by real estate or interests therein;
8. Purchase securities on margin, make short sales of securities, or maintain
a short position in securities, except to obtain such short term credit as
necessary for the clearance of purchases and sales of securities, provided that
this restriction shall not be deemed to be applicable to the purchase or sale of
when-issued securities or delayed delivery securities or to restrict the Fund's
use of futures contracts or options;
9. Acquire securities of other investment companies, except as permitted by
the 1940 Act or in connection with a merger, consolidation, reorganization,
acquisition of assets or an offer of exchange; provided, however, that nothing
in this investment restriction shall prevent the Trust from investing all or
part of the Fund's assets in an open-end management investment company with the
same investment objective and restrictions as the Fund; or
10. Act as an underwriter of securities.
Each of the EQUITY FUND and the CAPITAL APPRECIATION FUND and their
corresponding Portfolios may not:
1. Purchase the securities or other obligations of issuers conducting their
principal business activity in the same industry if, immediately after such
purchase the value of its investments in such industry would exceed 25% of the
value of the Fund's total assets; provided, however, that the Fund may invest
all or part of its investable assets in an open-end management investment
company with the same investment objective and restrictions as the Fund's. For
purposes of industry concentration, there is no percentage limitation with
respect to investments in U.S. Government securities;
2. Borrow money, except from banks for extraordinary or emergency purposes and
then only in amounts not to exceed 10% of the value of the Fund's total assets,
taken at cost, at the time of such borrowing. Mortgage, pledge, or
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hypothecate any assets except in connection with any such borrowing and in
amounts not to exceed 10% of the value of the Fund's net assets at the time of
such borrowing. The Fund will not purchase securities while borrowings exceed 5%
of the Fund's total assets; provided, however, that the Fund may increase its
interest in an open-end management investment company with the same investment
objective and restrictions as the Fund's while such borrowings are outstanding.
This borrowing provision is included to facilitate the orderly sale of portfolio
securities, for example, in the event of abnormally heavy redemption requests,
and is not for investment purposes. Collateral arrangements for premium and
margin payments in connection with the Fund's hedging activities are not deemed
to be a pledge of assets;
3. Purchase the securities or other obligations of any one issuer if,
immediately after such purchase, more than 5% of the value of the Fund's total
assets would be invested in securities or other obligations of any one such
issuer; provided, however, that the Fund may invest all or part of its
investable assets in an open-end management investment company with the same
investment objective and restrictions as the Fund's. This limitation shall not
apply to issues of the U.S. Government, its agencies or instrumentalities and to
permitted investments of up to 25% of the Fund's total assets;
4. Purchase the securities of an issuer if, immediately after such purchase,
the Fund owns more than 10% of the outstanding voting securities of such issuer;
provided, however, that the Fund may invest all or part of its investable assets
in an open-end management investment company with the same investment objective
and restrictions as the Fund's;
5. Make loans, except through the purchase or holding of debt obligations
(including privately placed securities), or the entering into of repurchase
agreements, or loans of portfolio securities in accordance with the Fund's
investment objective and policies (see "Investment Objectives and Policies");
6. Purchase or sell puts, calls, straddles, spreads, or any combination
thereof, real estate, commodities, or commodity contracts, except for the Fund's
interests in hedging activities as described under "Investment Objectives and
Policies"; or interests in oil, gas, or mineral exploration or development
programs. However, the Fund may purchase securities or commercial paper issued
by companies which invest in real estate or interests therein, including real
estate investment trusts;
7. Purchase securities on margin, make short sales of securities, or maintain
a short position, except in the course of the Fund's hedging activities,
provided that this restriction shall not be deemed to be applicable to the
purchase or sale of when-issued securities or delayed delivery securities;
8. Acquire securities of other investment companies, except as permitted by
the 1940 Act;
9. Act as an underwriter of securities;
10. Issue any senior security, except as appropriate to evidence indebtedness
which the Fund is permitted to incur pursuant to Investment Restriction No. 2.
The Fund's arrangements in connection with its hedging activities as described
in "Investment Objectives and Policies" shall not be considered senior
securities for purposes hereof; or
11. Purchase any equity security if, as a result, the Fund would then have more
than 5% of its total assets invested in securities of companies (including
predecessors) that have been in continuous operation for fewer than three years.
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The INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND and its corresponding PORTFOLIO may not:
1. Borrow money, except from banks for extraordinary or emergency purposes and
then only in amounts up to 30% of the value of the Fund's net assets at the time
of borrowing, and except in connection with reverse repurchase agreements and
then only in amounts up to 33 1/3% of the value of the Fund's net assets; or
purchase securities while borrowings, including reverse repurchase agreements,
exceed 5% of the Fund's total assets; provided, however, that the Fund may
increase its interest in an open-end management investment company with the same
investment objective and restrictions as the Fund's while such borrowings are
outstanding. The Fund will not mortgage, pledge, or hypothecate any assets
except in connection with any such borrowing and in amounts not to exceed 30% of
the value of the Fund's net assets at the time of such borrowing;
2. Purchase the securities or other obligations of any one issuer if,
immediately after such purchase, more than 5% of the value of the Fund's total
assets would be invested in securities or other obligations of any one such
issuer; provided, however, that the Fund may invest all or part of its
investable assets in an open-end management investment company with the same
investment objective and restrictions as the Fund's. This limitation shall not
apply to securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government, its agencies or
instrumentalities or to permitted investments of up to 25% of the Fund's total
assets;
3. Purchase the securities of an issuer if, immediately after such purchase,
the Fund owns more than 10% of the outstanding voting securities of such issuer;
provided, however, that the Fund may invest all or part of its investable assets
in an open-end management investment company with the same investment objective
and restrictions as the Fund's. This limitation shall not apply to permitted
investments of up to 25% of the Fund's total assets;
4. Purchase the securities or other obligations of issuers conducting their
principal business activity in the same industry if, immediately after such
purchase, the value of its investments in such industry would exceed 25% of the
value of the Fund's total assets; provided, however, that the Fund may invest
all or part of its investable assets in an open-end management investment
company with the same investment objective and restrictions as the Fund's. For
purposes of industry concentration, there is no percentage limitation with
respect to investments in U.S. Government securities;
5. Make loans, except through the purchase or holding of debt obligations
(including restricted securities), or the entering into of repurchase
agreements, or loans of portfolio securities in accordance with the Fund's
investment objective and policies, see "Additional Investment Information" in
the Prospectus and "Investment Objectives and Policies" in this Statement of
Additional Information;
6. Purchase or sell puts, calls, straddles, spreads, or any combination
thereof, real property, including limited partnership interests, commodities, or
commodity contracts, except for the Fund's interests in hedging and foreign
exchange activities as described under "Additional Investment Information" in
the Prospectus; or interests in oil, gas, mineral or other exploration or
development programs or leases. However, the Fund may purchase securities or
commercial paper issued by companies that invest in real estate or interests
therein including real estate investment trusts;
7. Purchase securities on margin, make short sales of securities, or maintain
a short position in securities, except to obtain such short-term credit as
necessary for the clearance of purchases and sales of securities, provided that
this restriction shall not be deemed to apply to the purchase or sale of
when-issued securities or delayed delivery securities;
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8. Acquire securities of other investment companies, except as permitted by
the 1940 Act;
9. Act as an underwriter of securities, except insofar as the Fund may be
deemed to be an underwriter under the 1933 Act by virtue of disposing of
portfolio securities; or
10. Issue any senior security, except as appropriate to evidence indebtedness
which the Fund is permitted to incur pursuant to Investment Restriction No. 1.
The Fund's arrangements in connection with its hedging activities as described
in "Additional Investment Information" in the Prospectus shall not be considered
senior securities for purposes hereof.
Unless Sections 8(b)(1) and 13(a) of the 1940 Act, or any SEC or SEC staff
interpretations thereof, are amended or modified, each of the EMERGING MARKETS
EQUITY, EUROPEAN EQUITY AND ASIA GROWTH FUNDS and their corresponding PORTFOLIOS
may not:
1. Purchase any security if, as a result, more than 25% of the value of the
Fund's total assets would be invested in securities of issuers having their
principal business activities in the same industry. This limitation shall not
apply to obligations issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government, its agencies
or instrumentalities;
2. Borrow money, except that the Fund may (i) borrow money from banks for
temporary or emergency purposes (not for leveraging purposes) and (ii) enter
into reverse repurchase agreements for any purpose; provided that (i) and (ii)
in total do not exceed 33 1/3% of the value of the Fund's total assets
(including the amount borrowed) less liabilities (other than borrowings). If at
any time any borrowings come to exceed 33 1/3% of the value of the Fund's total
assets, the Fund will reduce its borrowings within three business days to the
extent necessary to comply with the 33 1/3% limitation;
3. With respect to 75% of its total assets, purchase any security if, as a
result, (a) more than 5% of the value of the Fund's total assets would be
invested in securities or other obligations of any one issuer; or (b) the Fund
would hold more than 10% of the outstanding voting securities of that issuer.
This limitation shall not apply to Government securities (as defined in the 1940
Act);
4. Make loans to other persons, except through the purchase of debt
obligations, loans of portfolio securities, and participation in repurchase
agreements;
5. Purchase or sell physical commodities or contracts thereon, unless acquired
as a result of the ownership of securities or instruments, but the Fund may
purchase or sell futures contracts or options (including options on futures
contracts, but excluding options or futures contracts on physical commodities)
and may enter into foreign currency forward contracts;
6. Purchase or sell real estate, but the Fund may purchase or sell securities
that are secured by real estate or issued by companies (including real estate
investment trusts) that invest or deal in real estate;
7. Underwrite securities of other issuers, except to the extent the Fund, in
disposing of portfolio securities, may be deemed an underwriter within the
meaning of the 1933 Act;
8. Issue senior securities, except as permitted under the 1940 Act or any
rule, order or interpretation thereunder; and
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9. Notwithstanding any other investment restriction of the Fund, the Fund may
invest all of its investable assets in an open-end management investment company
having the same investment objective and restrictions as the Fund.
Unless Sections 8(b)(1) and 13(a) of the 1940 Act or any SEC or SEC staff
interpretations thereof are amended or modified, the JAPAN EQUITY FUND and its
corresponding PORTFOLIO may not:
1. Purchase any security if, as a result, more than 25% of the value of the
Fund's total assets would be invested in securities of issuers having their
principal business activities in the same industry. This limitation shall not
apply to obligations issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government, its agencies
or instrumentalities. In addition, and while subject to changing
interpretations, so long as a single foreign government or supranational
organization is considered to be an "industry" for the purposes of this 25%
limitation, the Portfolio will comply therewith. The staff of the SEC considers
all supranational organizations (as a group) to be a single industry for
concentration purposes;
2. Borrow money, except that the Fund may (i) borrow money from banks for
temporary or emergency purposes (not for leveraging purposes) and (ii) enter
into reverse repurchase agreements for any purpose; provided that (i) and (ii)
in total do not exceed 33 1/3% of the value of the Fund's total assets
(including the amount borrowed) less liabilities (other than borrowings). If at
any time any borrowings come to exceed 33 1/3% of the value of the Fund's total
assets, the Fund will reduce its borrowings within three business days to the
extent necessary to comply with the 33 1/3% limitation;
3. Make loans to other persons, except through the purchase of debt
obligations, loans of portfolio securities, and participation in repurchase
agreements;
4. Purchase or sell physical commodities or contracts thereon, unless acquired
as a result of the ownership of securities or instruments, but the Fund may
purchase or sell futures contracts or options (including options on futures
contracts, but excluding options or futures contracts on physical commodities)
and may enter into foreign currency forward contracts;
5. Purchase or sell real estate, but the Fund may purchase or sell securities
that are secured by real estate or issued by companies (including real estate
investment trusts) that invest or deal in real estate;
6. Underwrite securities of other issuers, except to the extent the Fund, in
disposing of portfolio securities, may be deemed an underwriter within the
meaning of the 1933 Act;
7. Issue senior securities, except as permitted under the 1940 Act or any
rule, order or interpretation thereunder; and
8. Notwithstanding any other investment restriction of the Fund, the Fund may
invest all of its investable assets in an open-end management investment company
having substantially the same investment objective and restrictions as the Fund.
Unless Sections 8(b)(1) and 13(a) of the 1940 Act or any SEC or SEC staff
interpretations thereof, are amended or modified, the INTERNATIONAL
OPPORTUNITIES FUND and its corresponding Portfolio may not:
1. Purchase any security if, as a result, more than 25% of the value of the
Fund's total assets would be invested in securities of issuers having their
principal business activities in the same industry. This limitation shall not
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apply to obligations issued or guaranteed by the U. S. Government, its agencies
or instrumentalities.
2. Issue senior securities. For purposes of this restriction, borrowing money
in accordance with paragraph 3 below, making loans in accordance with paragraph
7 below, the issuance of shares of beneficial interest in multiple classes or
series, the deferral of Trustees' fees, the purchase or sale of options, futures
contracts, forward commitments, swaps and transactions in repurchase agreements
are not deemed to be senior securities.
3. Borrow money, except in amounts not to exceed one third of the Fund's total
assets (including the amount borrowed) (i) from banks for temporary or
short-term purposes or for the clearance of transactions, (ii) in connection
with the redemption of Fund shares or to finance failed settlements of portfolio
trades without immediately liquidating portfolio securities or other assets,
(iii) in order to fulfill commitments or plans to purchase additional securities
pending the anticipated sale of other portfolio securities or assets and
(iv) pursuant to reverse repurchase agreements entered into by the Fund.
4. Underwrite the securities of other issuers, except to the extent that, in
connection with the disposition of portfolio securities, the Fund may be deemed
to be an underwriter under the 1933 Act.
5. Purchase or sell real estate except that the Fund may (i) acquire or lease
office space for its own use, (ii) invest in securities of issuers that invest
in real estate or interests therein, (iii) invest in securities that are secured
by real estate or interests therein, (iv) purchase and sell mortgage-related
securities and (v) hold and sell real estate acquired by the Fund as a result of
the ownership of securities.
6. Purchase or sell commodities or commodity contracts, except the Fund may
purchase and sell financial futures contracts, options on financial futures
contracts and warrants and may enter into swap and forward commitment
transactions.
7. Make loans, except that the Fund (1) may lend portfolio securities with a
value not exceeding one-third of the Fund's total assets, (2) enter into
repurchase agreements, and (3) purchase all or a portion of an issue of debt
obligations, bank loan participation interests, bank certificates of deposit,
bankers' acceptances, debentures or other securities, whether or not the
purchase is made upon the original issuance of the securities.
8. With respect to 75% of its total assets, purchase securities of an issuer
(other than the U.S. Government, its agencies, instrumentalities or authorities
or repurchase agreements collateralized by U.S. Government securities), if:
a. such purchase would cause more than 5% of the Fund's total assets to
be invested in the securities of such issuer; or
b. such purchase would cause the Fund to hold more than 10% of the
outstanding voting securities of such issuer.
Unless Section 8(b)(1), and 13(a) of the 1940 Act or any SEC or SEC staff
interpretations thereof, are amended or modified, the GLOBAL STRATEGIC INCOME
FUND and its corresponding Portfolio may not:
1. Purchase any security if, as a result, more than 25% of the value of the
Fund's total assets would be invested in securities of issuers having their
principal business activities in the same industry. This limitation shall not
apply to obligations issued or guaranteed by the U. S. Government, its agencies
or instrumentalities.
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2. Issue senior securities. For purposes of this restriction, borrowing
money in accordance with paragraph 3 below, making loans in accordance with
non-fundamental restriction no. (v), the issuance of shares of beneficial
interest in multiple classes or series, the purchase or sale of options,
futures contracts, forward commitments, swaps and transactions in repurchase
agreements are not deemed to be senior securities.
3. Borrow money, except in amounts not to exceed one third of the Fund's total
assets (including the amount borrowed) less liabilities (other than
borrowings)(i) from banks for temporary or short-term purposes or for the
clearance of transactions, (ii) in connection with the redemption of Fund shares
or to finance failed settlements of portfolio trades without immediately
liquidating portfolio securities or other assets, (iii) in order to fulfill
commitments or plans to purchase additional securities pending the anticipated
sale of other portfolio securities or assets and (iv) pursuant to reverse
repurchase agreement entered into by the Fund.
4. Underwrite the securities of other issuers, except to the extent that , in
connection with the disposition of portfolio securities, the Fund may be deemed
to be an underwriter under the 1933 Act.
5. Purchase or sell real estate except that the Fund may (i) acquire or
lease office space for its own use, (ii) invest in securities of issuers that
invest in real estate or interests therein, (iii) invest in securities that
are secured by real estate or interests therein, (iv) make direct investments
in mortgages, (v) purchase and sell mortgage-related securities and (vi) hold
and sell real estate acquired by the Fund as a result of the ownership of
securities including mortgages.
6. Purchase or sell commodities or commodity contracts, unless acquired as a
result of the ownership of securities or instruments, except the Fund may
purchase and sell financial futures contracts, options on financial futures
contracts and warrants and may enter into swap and forward commitment
transactions.
7. With respect to 75% of its total assets, purchase securities of an issuer
(other than the U. S. Government, its agencies, instrumentalities or authorities
or repurchase agreements collateralized by U.S. Government securities), if:
a. such purchase would cause more than 5% of the Fund's total assets to
be invested in the securities of such issuer; or
b. Such purchase would cause the Fund to hold more than 10% of the
outstanding voting securities of such issuer.
NON-FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS - MONEY MARKET FUND. The
investment restriction described below is not a fundamental policy of the Money
Market Fund or its corresponding Portfolio and may be changed by their
respective Trustees. This non-fundamental investment policy requires that the
Money Market Fund and its corresponding Portfolio may not: (i) enter into
reverse repurchase agreements or borrow money, except from banks for
extraordinary or emergency purposes, if such obligations exceed in the aggregate
one-third of the market value of the Fund's total assets, less liabilities other
than obligations created by reverse repurchase agreements and borrowings.
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NON-FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS - TAX EXEMPT MONEY MARKET FUND AND
TREASURY MONEY MARKET FUND. The investment restriction described below is not a
fundamental policy of these Funds or their corresponding Portfolios and may be
changed by their respective Trustees. This non-fundamental investment policy
requires that each such Fund may not: (i) acquire any illiquid securities, such
as repurchase agreements with more than seven days to maturity or fixed time
deposits with a duration of over seven calendar days, if as a result thereof,
more than 10% of the market value of the Fund's total assets would be in
investments that are illiquid.
NON-FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS - SHORT TERM BOND FUND, TAX EXEMPT
BOND FUND, BOND FUND, EQUITY FUND, CAPITAL APPRECIATION FUND, INTERNATIONAL
EQUITY FUND, DIVERSIFIED FUND, EUROPEAN EQUITY FUND, JAPAN EQUITY FUND AND ASIA
GROWTH FUND. The investment restriction described below is not a fundamental
policy of these Funds or their corresponding Portfolios and may be changed by
their respective Trustees. This non-fundamental investment policy requires that
each such Fund may not: (i) acquire any illiquid securities, such as repurchase
agreements with more than seven days to maturity or fixed time deposits with a
duration of over seven calendar days, if as a result thereof, more than 15% of
the market value of the Fund's total assets would be in investments that are
illiquid.
NON-FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS - NEW YORK TOTAL RETURN BOND FUND.
The investment restrictions described below are not fundamental policies of the
New York Total Return Bond Fund and its corresponding Portfolio and may be
changed by their Trustees. These non-fundamental investment policies require
that the New York Total Return Bond Fund and its corresponding Portfolio may
not:
(i) Acquire securities of other investment companies, except as permitted by
the 1940 Act or any rule, order or interpretation thereunder, or in connection
with a merger, consolidation, reorganization, acquisition of assets or an offer
of exchange;
(ii) Acquire any illiquid securities, such as repurchase agreements with more
than seven days to maturity or fixed time deposits with a duration of over seven
calendar days, if as a result thereof, more than 15% of the market value of the
Fund's total assets would be in investments that are illiquid;
(iii) Sell any security short, unless it owns or has the right to obtain
securities equivalent in kind and amount to the securities sold or unless it
covers such short sales as required by the current rules or positions of the SEC
or its staff. Transactions in futures contracts and options shall not
constitute selling securities short; or
(iv) Purchase securities on margin, but the Fund may obtain such short term
credits as may be necessary for the clearance of transactions.
NON-FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS - INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND AND
DIVERSIFIED FUND. The investment restrictions described below are not
fundamental policies of these Funds or their corresponding Portfolios and may be
changed by their respective Trustees. These non-fundamental investment policies
require that each such Fund may not:
(i) purchase any equity security if, as a result, the Fund would then have more
than 5% of its total assets invested in securities of companies (including
predecessors) that have been in continuous operation for fewer than three years;
(ii) invest in warrants (other than warrants acquired by the Fund as part of a
unit or attached to securities at the time of purchase) if, as a result, the
investments (valued at the lower of cost or market) would exceed 5% of the
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value of the Fund's net assets or if, as a result, more than 2% of the Fund's
net assets would be invested in warrants not listed on a recognized U.S. or
foreign stock exchange, to the extent permitted by applicable state securities
laws; or (iii) invest in any securities issued by an issuer any of whose
officers, directors, trustees or security holders is an officer or Trustee of
the Trust, or is an officer of the Advisor, if after the Portfolio's purchase of
the securities of such issuer, one or more of such persons owns beneficially
more than 1/2 of 1% of the shares or securities, or both, all taken at market
value, of such issuer, and such persons owning more than 1/2 of 1% of such
shares or securities together own beneficially more than 5% of such shares or
securities, or both, all taken at market value.
NON-FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS - EQUITY FUND AND CAPITAL
APPRECIATION FUND. The investment restrictions described below are not
fundamental policies of these Funds or their corresponding Portfolios and may be
changed by their respective Trustees. These non-fundamental investment policies
require that each such Fund may not:
(i) invest in warrants (other than warrants acquired by the Fund as part of a
unit or attached to securities at the time of purchase) if, as a result, the
investments (valued at the lower of cost or market) would exceed 5% of the value
of the Fund's net assets or if, as a result, more than 2% of the Fund's net
assets would be invested in warrants not listed on a recognized U.S. or foreign
stock exchange, to the extent permitted by applicable state securities laws;
or (ii) invest in any securities issued by an issuer any of whose officers,
directors, trustees or security holders is an officer or Trustee of the Trust,
or is an officer of the Advisor, if after the Portfolio's purchase of the
securities of such issuer, one or more of such persons owns beneficially more
than 1/2 of 1% of the shares or securities, or both, all taken at market value,
of such issuer, and such persons owning more than 1/2 of 1% of such shares or
securities together own beneficially more than 5% of such shares or securities,
or both, all taken at market value.
NON-FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS - EQUITY FUND, CAPITAL APPRECIATION
FUND AND DIVERSIFIED FUND. The investment restrictions described below are not
fundamental policies of these Funds or their corresponding Portfolios and may be
changed by their respective Trustees. These non-fundamental investment policies
require that each such Fund may not:
(i) invest in real estate limited partnership interests; or
(ii) invest in oil, gas or other mineral leases.
NON-FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS - EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY FUND,
EUROPEAN EQUITY FUND AND ASIA GROWTH FUND. The investment restrictions
described below are not fundamental policies of these Funds or their
corresponding Portfolios and may be changed by their respective Trustees. These
non-fundamental investment policies require that each such Fund may not:
(i) Acquire securities of other investment companies, except as permitted by
the 1940 Act or any rule, order or interpretation thereunder, or in connection
with a merger, consolidation, reorganization, acquisition of assets or an offer
of exchange;
(ii) Acquire any illiquid securities, such as repurchase agreements with more
than seven days to maturity or fixed time deposits with a duration of over seven
calendar days, if as a result thereof, more than 15% of the market value of the
Fund's total assets would be in investments that are illiquid;
(iii) Purchase any security if, as a result, the Fund would then have more than
5% of its total assets invested in securities of companies (including
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predecessors) that have been in continuous operation for fewer than three years;
(iv) Invest in warrants (other than warrants acquired by the Fund as part of a
unit or attached to securities at the time of purchase) if, as a result, the
investments (valued at the lower of cost or market) would exceed 5% of the value
of the Fund's net assets or if, as a result, more than 2% of the Fund's net
assets would be invested in warrants not listed on a recognized U.S. or foreign
stock exchange, to the extent permitted by applicable state securities laws;
(v) Sell any security short, unless it owns or has the right to obtain
securities equivalent in kind and amount to the securities sold or unless it
covers such short sales as required by the current rules or positions of the SEC
or its staff. Transactions in futures contracts and options shall not
constitute selling securities short;
(vi) Purchase securities on margin, but the Fund may obtain such short term
credits as may be necessary for the clearance of transactions;
(vii) Purchase or retain securities of any issuer if, to the knowledge of the
Fund, any of the Fund's officers or Trustees or any officer of the Portfolio's
investment adviser individually owns more than 1/2 of 1% of the issuer's
outstanding securities and such persons owning more than 1/2 of 1% of such
securities together beneficially own more than 5% of such securities, all taken
at market; or
(viii) Invest in real estate limited partnerships or purchase interests in oil,
gas or mineral exploration or development programs or leases.
NON-FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS - JAPAN EQUITY FUND. The
investment restrictions described below are not fundamental policies of the
Japan Equity Fund or its corresponding Portfolio and may be changed by its
Trustees. These non-fundamental investment policies require that the Japan
Equity Fund may not:
(i) Acquire securities of other investment companies, except as permitted by
the 1940 Act or any rule, order or interpretation thereunder, or in connection
with a merger, consolidation, reorganization, acquisition of assets or an offer
of exchange;
(ii) Acquire any illiquid securities if as a result thereof, more than 15% of
the market value of the Fund's total assets would be in investments that are
illiquid;
(iii) Purchase any security if, as a result, the Fund would then have more than
5% of its total assets invested in securities of companies (including
predecessors) that have been in continuous operation for fewer than three years;
(iv) Sell any security short, unless it owns or has the right to obtain
securities equivalent in kind and amount to the securities sold or unless it
covers such short sales as required by the current rules or positions of the
Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff. Transactions in futures
contracts and options shall not constitute selling securities short;
(v) Purchase or retain securities of any issuer if, to the knowledge of the
Fund, any of the Fund's officers or Trustees or any officer of the Portfolio's
investment adviser individually owns more than 1/2 of 1% of the issuer's
outstanding securities and such persons owning more than 1/2 of 1% of such
securities together beneficially own more than 5% of such securities, all taken
at market;
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(vi) Purchase securities on margin, but the Fund may obtain such short term
credits as may be necessary for the clearance of transactions; or
(vii) Invest in real estate limited partnerships or purchase interests in oil,
gas or mineral exploration or development programs or leases.
NON-FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS - INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND
GLOBAL STRATEGIC INCOME FUNDS. The investment restrictions described below are
not fundamental policies of the Fund and its corresponding Portfolio and may be
changed by the Trustees. These non-fundamental investment policies require that
the Fund may not:
(i) Acquire securities of other investment companies, except as permitted by
the 1940 Act or any rule, order or interpretation thereunder, or in connection
with a merger, consolidation, reorganization, acquisition of assets or an offer
of exchange;
(ii) Acquire any illiquid securities, such as repurchase agreements with more
than seven days to maturity or fixed time depositis with a duration of over
seven calendar days, if as a result therof, more than 15% of the market value of
the Fund's total assets would be in investments that are illiquid;
(iii) Sell any security short, except to the extent permitted by the 1940
Act. Transactions in futures contracts and options shall not consitute selling
securities short;
(iv) Purchase securities on margin, but the Fund may obtain such short term
credits as may be necessary for the clearance of transactions;
(v) (For Global Strategic Income Portfolio only) Make loans, except that
the Fund (1) may lend portfolio securities with a value not exceeding one
third of the Funds' total assets, (2) enter into repurchase agreements, and
(3) purchase all or a portion of an issue of debt obligations (including
privately issued debt obligations and direct investments in mortgages), bank
loan participation interests, bank certificates of deposit, bankers'
acceptances, debentures or other securities, whether or not the purchase is
made upon the original issuance of the securities.
ALL FUNDS. There will be no violation of any investment restriction if
that restriction is complied with at the time the relevant action is taken
notwithstanding a later change in market value of an investment, in net or
total assets, in the securities rating of the investment, or any other later
change.
For purposes of fundamental investment restrictions regarding industry
concentration, Morgan generally classifies issuers by industry in accordance
with classifications set forth in the DIRECTORY OF COMPANIES FILING ANNUAL
REPORTS WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION. In the absence of such
classification or if Morgan determines in good faith based on its own
information that the economic characteristics affecting a particular issuer make
it more appropriately considered to be engaged in a different industry, Morgan
may classify an issuer according to its own sources. For instance, personal
credit finance companies and business credit finance companies are deemed to be
separate industries and wholly owned finance companies are considered to be in
the industry of their parents if their activities are primarily related to
financing the activities of their parents.
Notwithstanding any other fundamental or non-fundamental investment
restriction or policy, each Fund reserves the right, without the approval of
shareholders, to invest all of its assets in the securities of a single open-end
registered investment company with substantially the same investment objectives,
restrictions and policies as the Fund.
TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS
TRUSTEES
The Trustees of the Trust, who are also the Trustees of each of the
Portfolios, their business addresses, principal occupations during the past
five years and dates of birth are set forth below.
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FREDERICK S. ADDY--Trustee; Retired; Executive Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer from January 1990 to April 1994, Amoco Corporation. His
address is 5300 Arbutus Cove, Austin, TX 78746, and his date of birth is
January 1, 1932.
WILLIAM G. BURNS--Trustee; Retired, Former Vice Chairman and Chief
Financial Officer, NYNEX. His address is 2200 Alaqua Drive, Longwood, FL
32779, and his date of birth is November 2, 1932.
ARTHUR C. ESCHENLAUER--Trustee; Retired; Senior Vice President, Morgan
Guaranty Trust Company of New York until 1987. His address is 14 Alta Vista
Drive, RD #2, Princeton, NJ 08540, and his date of birth is May 23, 1934.
MATTHEW HEALEY (*)--Trustee, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer;
Chairman, Pierpont Group, Inc., since 1989. His address is Pine Tree Club
Estates, 10286 Saint Andrews Road, Boynton Beach, FL 33436, and his date of
birth is August 23, 1937.
MICHAEL P. MALLARDI--Trustee; Retired; Senior Vice President, Capital
Cities/ABC, Inc. and President, Broadcast Group prior to April 1996. His
address is 10 Charnwood Drive, Suffern, NY 10910, and his date of birth is
March 17, 1934.
(*) Mr. Healey is an "interested person" of the Trust and each Portfolio as
that term is defined in the 1940 Act.
The Trustees of the Trust are the same as the Trustees of each of the
Portfolios. In accordance with applicable state requirements, a majority of the
disinterested Trustees have adopted written procedures reasonably appropriate to
deal with potential conflicts of interest arising from the fact that the same
individuals are Trustees of the Trust, each of the Portfolios and The JPM
Institutional Funds, up to and including creating a separate board of trustees.
Each Trustee is paid an annual fee as follows for serving as Trustee of the
Trust, each of the Master Portfolios (as defined below), The JPM Institutional
Funds and JPM Series Trust and is reimbursed for expenses incurred in connection
with service as a Trustee. The compensation paid to the Trustees for the
calendar year ended
December 31, 1995 is set forth below. The Trustees may hold various other
directorships unrelated to these funds.
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PENSION OR THE INSTITUTIONAL
RETIREMENT FUNDS AND CORRE-
BENEFITS ESTIMATED SPONDING PORT-
AGGREGATE ACCCRUED AS ANNUAL FOLIOS(**) PAID TO
COMPENSATION PART OF FUND BENEFITS TRUSTEES DURING
FROM THE EXPENSES UPON 1995
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Frederick S. Addy, Trustee $18,791 None None $62,500
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William G Burns, Trustee $18,791 None None $62,500
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Arthur C. Eschenlauer, Trustee $18,791 None None $62,500
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Matthew Healey, Trustee(*),
Chairman and Chief Executive
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Michael P. Mallardi, Trustee $18,791 None None $62,500
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(*) During 1995, Pierpont Group, Inc. paid Mr. Healey, in his role as Chairman
of Pierpont Group, Inc., compensation in the amount of $140,000, contributed
$21,000 to a defined contribution plan on his behalf and paid $20,000 in
insurance premiums for his benefit.
(**) Includes the Portfolios, The Non-U.S. Fixed income Portfolio and The
Disciplined Equity Portfolio (collectively the "Master Portfolios").
As of April 1, 1995 the annual fee paid to each Trustee for serving as a
Trustee of the Trust, each of the Master Portfolios and The JPM Institutional
Funds was adjusted to $65,000. As of the date of this Statement of Additional
Information there were 19 investment companies (the Trust, The JPM
Institutional Funds, the 14 investment companies comprising the Master
Portfolios, JPM Series Trust and The JPM Advisor Funds) in the fund complex.
The JPM Advisor Funds has a separate, unrelated board.
The Trustees, in addition to reviewing actions of the Trust's and the
Portfolios' various service providers, decide upon matters of general policy.
Each of the Portfolios and the Trust has entered into a Fund Services Agreement
with Pierpont Group, Inc. to assist the Trustees in exercising their overall
supervisory responsibilities over the affairs of the Portfolios and the Trust.
Pierpont Group, Inc. was organized in July 1989 to provide services for The
Pierpont Family of Funds, and the Trustees are the equal and sole shareholders
of Pierpont Group, Inc. The Trust and the Portfolios have agreed to pay
Pierpont Group, Inc. a fee in an amount representing its reasonable costs in
performing these services. These costs are periodically reviewed by the
Trustees.
The aggregate fees paid to Pierpont Group, Inc. by each Fund (including any
Fund's predecessor) and its corresponding Portfolio during the indicated fiscal
years are set forth below:
MONEY MARKET FUND -- For the fiscal year ended November 30, 1993: $730,354. For
the fiscal year ended November 30, 1994: $302,195. For the fiscal year ended
November 30, 1995: $193,838.
THE MONEY MARKET PORTFOLIO -- For the fiscal year ended November 30, 1994:
$246,089. For the fiscal year ended November 30, 1995: $261,045.
TAX EXEMPT MONEY MARKET FUND -- For the fiscal year ended August 31, 1993:
$274,187. For the fiscal year ended August 31, 1994: $175,737. For the fiscal
year ended August 31, 1995: $101,846.
THE TAX EXEMPT MONEY MARKET PORTFOLIO -- For the fiscal year ended August 31,
1994: $79,046. For the fiscal year ended August 31, 1995: $110,325.
TREASURY MONEY MARKET FUND -- For the period January 4, 1993 (commencement of
operations) through October 31, 1993: $10,954. For the fiscal year ended
October 31, 1994: $16,086. For the fiscal year ended October 31, 1995:
$14,332.
THE TREASURY MONEY MARKET PORTFOLIO -- For the fiscal year ended October 31,
994: $17,104. For the fiscal year ended October 31, 1995: $22,791.
SHORT TERM BOND FUND -- For the period July 8, 1993 (commencement of
operations) through October 31, 1993: $176. For the fiscal year ended October
31, 1994: $952. For the fiscal year ended October 31, 1995: $823.
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THE SHORT TERM BOND PORTFOLIO -- For the fiscal year ended October 31, 1994:
$4,545. For the fiscal year ended October 31, 1995: $5,573.
TAX EXEMPT BOND FUND -- For the fiscal year ended August 31, 1993: $115,394.
For the fiscal year ended August 31, 1994: $80,810. For the fiscal year ended
August 31, 1995: $35,144.
THE TAX EXEMPT BOND PORTFOLIO -- For the fiscal year ended August 31, 1994:
$35,243. For the fiscal year ended August 31, 1995: $38,804.
NEW YORK TOTAL RETURN BOND FUND -- For the period April 11, 1994 (commencement
of operations) through March 31, 1995: $2,847. For the fiscal year ended March
31, 1996: $3,108.
THE NEW YORK TOTAL RETURN BOND PORTFOLIO -- For the period April 11, 1994
(commencement of operations) through March 31, 1995: $4,140. For the fiscal
year ended March 31, 1996: $5,530.
BOND FUND -- For the fiscal year ended October 31, 1993: $24,552. For the
fiscal year ended October 31, 1994: $15,491. For the fiscal year ended October
31, 1995: $11,376.
THE U.S. FIXED INCOME PORTFOLIO -- For the fiscal year ended October 31, 1994:
$23,028. For the fiscal year ended October 31, 1995: $40,729.
EQUITY FUND -- For the fiscal year ended May 31, 1994: $48,660. For the fiscal
year ended May 31, 1995: $25,316. For the fiscal year ended May 31, 1996:
$20,190.
THE SELECTED U.S. EQUITY PORTFOLIO -- For the period July 19, 1993
(commencement of operations) through May 31, 1994: $20,385. For the fiscal
year ended May 31, 1995: $52,948. For the fiscal year ended May 31, 1996:
$46,626.
CAPITAL APPRECIATION FUND -- For the fiscal year ended through May 31, 1994:
$47,244. For the fiscal year ended May 31, 1995: $19,612. For the fiscal year
ended May 31, 1996: $13,451.
THE U.S. SMALL COMPANY PORTFOLIO -- For the period July 19, 1993 (commencement
of operations) through May 31, 1994: $33,435. For the fiscal year ended May
31, 1995: $62,256. For the fiscal year ended May 31, 1996: $48,688.
INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND -- For the fiscal year ended October 31, 1993:
$23,909. For the fiscal year ended October 31, 1994: $27,503. For the fiscal
year ended October 31, 1995: $18,131.
THE NON-U.S. EQUITY PORTFOLIO -- For the fiscal year ended October 31, 1994:
$32,512. For the fiscal year ended October 31, 1995: $48,442.
DIVERSIFIED FUND -- For the period July 8, 1993 (commencement of operations)
through June 30, 1994: $247. For the fiscal year ended June 30, 1995: $1,437.
For the fiscal year ended June 30, 1996: $2,212.
THE DIVERSIFIED PORTFOLIO -- For the period July 8, 1993 (commencement of
operations) through June 30, 1994: $3,434. For the fiscal year ended June 30,
1995: $11,702. For the fiscal year ended June 30, 1996: $13,109.
EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY FUND -- For the period November 15 (commencement of
operations) through October 31, 1994: $4,331. For the fiscal year ended
October 31, 1995: $4,544.
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THE EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY PORTFOLIO -- For the fiscal year ended October 31,
1994: $42,764. For the fiscal year ended October 31, 1995: $53,162.
EUROPEAN EQUITY PORTFOLIO -- For the period March 28, 1995 (commencement of
operations) through December 31, 1995: $19,953. For the six months ended June
30, 1996: $14,050 (unaudited).
EUROPEAN EQUITY FUND -- For the period May 13, 1996 (commencement of
operations) through June 30, 1996: $0 (unaudited).
JAPAN EQUITY PORTFOLIO -- For the period March 28, 1995 (commencement of
operations) through December 31, 1995: $21,727. For the six months ended June
30, 1996: $13,641 (unaudited).
JAPAN EQUITY FUND -- For the period May 6, 1996 (commencement of operations)
through June 30, 1996: $1 (unaudited).
ASIA GROWTH PORTFOLIO -- For the period April 5, 1995 (commencement of
operations) through December 31, 1995: $4,788. For the six months ended June
30, 1996: $2,840 (unaudited).
ASIA GROWTH FUND -- For the period May 13, 1996 (commencement of operations)
through June 30, 1996: $0 (unaudited).
OFFICERS
The Trust's and Portfolios' executive officers (listed below), other than
the Chief Executive Officer, are provided and compensated by Funds Distributor,
Inc. ("FDI"), a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of Boston Institutional Group,
Inc. The officers conduct and supervise the business operations of the Trust
and the Portfolios. The Trust and the Portfolios have no employees.
The officers of the Trust and the Portfolios, their principal occupations
during the past five years and dates of birth are set forth below. Unless
otherwise specified, each officer holds the same position with the Trust and
each Portfolio. The business address of each of the officers unless otherwise
noted is Funds Distributor, Inc., 60 State Street, Suite 1300, Boston,
Massachusetts 02109.
MATTHEW HEALEY; Chief Executive Officer; Chairman, Pierpont Group, Inc.,
since 1989. His address is Pine Tree Club Estates, 10286 Saint Andrews Road,
Boynton Beach, FL 33436.
ELIZABETH A. KEELEY; Vice President and Assistant Secretary. Counsel, FDI
and Premier Mutual Fund Services, Inc. ("Premier Mutual") and an officer of RCM
Capital Funds, Inc., RCM Equity Funds, Inc., Waterhouse Investors Cash
Management Fund, Inc. and certain investment companies advised or administered
by the Dreyfus Corporation ("Dreyfus"). Prior to September 1995, Ms. Keeley was
enrolled at Fordham University School of Law and received her JD in May 1995.
Prior to September 1992, Ms. Keeley was an assistant at the National Association
for Public Interest Law. Address: FDI, 200 Park Avenue, New York, New York
10166. Her date of birth is September 14, 1969.
MARIE E. CONNOLLY; Vice President and Assistant Treasurer. President and
Chief Executive Officer and Director of FDI, Premier Mutual and an officer of
RCM Capital Funds, Inc., RCM Equity Funds, Inc. and certain investment companies
advised or administered by Dreyfus. From December 1991 to July 1994, she was
President and Chief Compliance Officer of FDI. Prior to December 1991, she
served as Vice President and Controller, and later as
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Senior Vice President of The Boston Company Advisors, Inc. ("TBCA"). Her date
of birth is August 1, 1957.
DOUGLAS C. CONROY; Vice President and Assistant Treasurer. Supervisor of
Treasury Services and Administration of FDI and an officer of certain
investment companies advised or administered by Dreyfus. From April 1993 to
January 1995, Mr. Conroy was a Senior Fund Accountant for Investors Bank &
Trust Company.
Prior to March 1993, Mr. Conroy was employed as a fund accountant at The Boston
Company. His date of birth is March 31, 1969.
JACQUELINE HENNING; Assistant Secretary and Assistant Treasurer of the
Portfolios (excluding the Treasury Money Market, Tax Exempt Money Market, Tax
Exempt Bond and New York Total Return Bond Portfolios). Managing Director,
State Street Cayman Trust Company, Ltd. since October 1994. Prior to October
1994, Mrs. Henning was head of mutual funds at Morgan Grenfell in Cayman and for
five years was Managing director of Bank of Nova Scotia Trust Company (Cayman)
Limited from September 1988 to September 1993. Address: P.O. Box 2508 GT,
Elizabethan Square, 2nd Floor, Shedden Road, George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman
Islands. Her date of birth is March 24, 1942.
RICHARD W. INGRAM; President and Treasurer. Senior Vice President and
Director of Client Services and Treasury Administration of FDI, Senior Vice
President of Premier Mutual and an officer of RCM Capital Funds, Inc., RCM
Equity Funds, Inc., Waterhouse Investors Cash Management Fund, Inc. and certain
investment companies advised or administered by Dreyfus. From March 1994 to
November 1995, Mr. Ingram was Vice President and Division Manager of First Data
Investor Services Group, Inc. From 1989 to 1994, Mr. Ingram was Vice President,
Assistant Treasurer and Tax Director - Mutual Funds of The Boston Company. His
date of birth is September 15, 1955.
KAREN JACOPPO-WOOD; Vice President and Assistant Secretary. Assistant Vice
President of FDI and an officer of RCM Capital Funds, Inc. and RCM Equity Funds,
Inc. From June 1994 to January 1996, Ms. Jacoppo was a Manager, SEC
Registration, Scudder, Stevens & Clark, Inc. From 1988 to May 1994, Ms. Jacoppo
was a senior paralegal at TBCA. Her date of birth is December 29, 1966.
CHRISTOPHER J. KELLEY; Vice President and Assistant Secretary. Vice
President and Associate General Counsel of FDI. From April 1994 to July 1996,
Mr. Kelley was Assistant Counsel at Forum Financial Group. From 1992 to 1994,
Mr. Kelley was employed by Putnam Investments in legal and compliance
capacities. Prior to September 1992, Mr. Kelley was enrolled at Boston College
Law School and received his JD in May 1992. His date of birth is December 24,
1964.
LENORE J. MCCABE; Assistant Secretary and Assistant Treasurer of the
Portfolios (excluding the Treasury Money Market, Tax Exempt Money Market, Tax
Exempt Bond and New York Total Return Bond Portfolios). Assistant Vice
President, State Street Bank and Trust Company since November 1994. Assigned as
Operations Manager, State Street Cayman Trust Company, Ltd. since February
1995. Prior to November, 1994, employed by Boston Financial Data Services, Inc.
as Control Group Manager. Address: P.O. Box 2508 GT, Elizabethan Square, 2nd
Floor, Shedden Road, George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands. Her date of
birth is May 31, 1961.
MARY A. NELSON; Vice President and Assistant Treasurer. Vice President
and Manager of Treasury Services and Administration of FDI, an officer of RCM
Capital Funds, Inc., RCM Equity Funds, Inc. and certain investment companies
advised or administered by Dreyfus. From 1989 to 1994, Ms. Nelson as an
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Assistant Vice President and client manager for The Boston Company. Her date of
birth is April 22, 1964.
JOHN E. PELLETIER; Vice President and Secretary. Senior Vice President
and General Counsel of FDI and Premier Mutual and an officer of RCM Capital
Funds, Inc., RCM Equity Funds, Inc., Waterhouse Investors Cash Management Fund,
Inc. and certain investment companies advised or administered by Dreyfus. From
February 1992 to April 1994, Mr. Pelletier served as Counsel for TBCA. From
August 1990 to February 1992, Mr. Pelletier was employed as an Associate at
Ropes & Gray. His date of birth is June 24, 1964.
JOSEPH F. TOWER III; Vice President and Assistant Treasurer. Senior Vice
President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer of FDI and Premier Mutual and
an officer of Waterhouse Investors Cash Management Fund, Inc. and certain
investment companies advised or administered by Dreyfus. From July 1988 to
November 1993, Mr. Tower was Financial Manager of The Boston Company. His date
of birth is June 13, 1962.
INVESTMENT ADVISOR
The investment advisor to the Portfolios is Morgan Guaranty Trust Company
of New York, a wholly owned subsidiary of J.P. Morgan & Co. Incorporated
("J.P. Morgan"), a bank holding company organized under the laws of the State of
Delaware. The Advisor, whose principal offices are at 60 Wall Street, New York,
New York 10260, is a New York trust company which conducts a general banking and
trust business. The Advisor is subject to regulation by the New York State
Banking Department and is a member bank of the Federal Reserve System. Through
offices in New York City and abroad, the Advisor offers a wide range of
services, primarily to governmental, institutional, corporate and high net worth
individual customers in the United States and throughout the world.
J.P. Morgan, through the Advisor and other subsidiaries, acts as investment
advisor to individuals, governments, corporations, employee benefit plans,
mutual funds and other institutional investors with combined assets under
management of $197 billion (of which the Advisor advises over $30 billion).
J.P. Morgan has a long history of service as adviser, underwriter and
lender to an extensive roster of major companies and as a financial advisor to
national governments. The firm, through its predecessor firms, has been in
business for over a century and has been managing investments since 1913.
The basis of the Advisor's investment process is fundamental investment
research as the firm believes that fundamentals should determine an asset's
value over the long term. J.P. Morgan currently employs over 100 full time
research analysts, among the largest research staffs in the money management
industry, in its investment management divisions located in New York, London,
Tokyo, Frankfurt, Melbourne and Singapore to cover companies, industries and
countries on site. In addition, the investment management divisions employ
approximately 300 capital market researchers, portfolio managers and traders.
The conclusions of the equity analysts' fundamental research is quantified into
a set of projected returns for individual companies through the use of a
dividend discount model. These returns are projected for 2 to 5 years to
enable analysts to take a longer term view. These returns, or normalized
earnings, are used to establish relative values among stocks in each industrial
sector. These values may not be the same as the markets' current valuations of
these companies. This provides the basis for ranking the attractiveness of the
companies in an industry according to five distinct quintiles or rankings. This
ranking is one of the factors considered in determining the stocks purchased and
sold in each sector. The Advisor's fixed
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income investment process is based on analysis of real rates, sector
diversification and quantitative and credit analysis.
The investment advisory services the Advisor provides to the Portfolios are
not exclusive under the terms of the Advisory Agreements. The Advisor is free
to and does render similar investment advisory services to others. The Advisor
serves as investment advisor to personal investors and other investment
companies and acts as fiduciary for trusts, estates and employee benefit plans.
Certain of the assets of trusts and estates under management are invested in
common trust funds for which the Advisor serves as trustee. The accounts which
are managed or advised by the Advisor have varying investment objectives and the
Advisor invests assets of such accounts in investments substantially similar to,
or the same as, those which are expected to constitute the principal
investments of the Portfolios. Such accounts are supervised by officers and
employees of the Advisor who may also be acting in similar capacities for the
Portfolios. See "Portfolio Transactions."
Sector weightings are generally similar to a benchmark with the emphasis on
security selection as the method to achieve investment performance superior to
the benchmark. The benchmarks for the Portfolios in which the Funds invest are
currently: The Money Market Portfolio--IBC/Donoghue's Tier-One Money Fund
Average; The Treasury Money Market Portfolio--IBC/Donoghue's U.S. Government
and Agency Money Fund Average; The Tax Exempt Money Market
Portfolio--IBC/Donoghue's Tax Exempt Money Fund Average; The Short Term Bond
Portfolio--Merrill Lynch 1-3 Year Treasury Index; The U.S. Fixed Income
Portfolio--Salomon Brothers Broad Investment Grade Bond Index; The Tax Exempt
Bond Portfolio--Lehman Brothers Quality Intermediate Municipal Bond Index; The
New York Total Return Bond Portfolio--Lehman Brothers New York 1-15 Year
Municipal Bond Index; The Global Strategic Income Portfolio -- The Lehman
Brothers Aggregate Bond Index; The Selected U.S. Equity Portfolio--S&P 500
Index; The U.S. Small Company Portfolio--Russell 2500 Index; The Non-U.S. Equity
Portfolio and the International Opportunities Portfolio--EAFE Index; The
Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio--MSCI Emerging Markets Free Index; The
Diversified Portfolio--diversified benchmark (52% S&P 500, 35% Salomon Brothers
Broad Investment Grade Bond, 3% Russell 2000 and 10% EAFE indexes); The European
Equity Portfolio--the MSCI Europe Index; The Japan Equity Portfolio--the TOPIX;
and The Asia Growth Portfolio--the MSCI indexes for Hong Kong and Singapore and
the International Finance Corporation Investable indexes for China, Indonesia,
Malaysia, Philippines, South Korea, Taiwan and Thailand.
J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc., also a wholly owned subsidiary of
J.P. Morgan, is a registered investment adviser under the Investment Advisers
Act of 1940, as amended, which manages employee benefit funds of corporations,
labor unions and state and local governments and the accounts of other
institutional investors, including investment companies. Certain of the assets
of employee benefit accounts under its management are invested in commingled
pension trust funds for which the Advisor serves as trustee. J.P. Morgan
Investment Management Inc. advises the Advisor on investment of the commingled
pension trust funds.
The Portfolios are managed by officers of the Advisor who, in acting for
their customers, including the Portfolios, do not discuss their investment
decisions with any personnel of J.P. Morgan or any personnel of other divisions
of the Advisor or with any of its affiliated persons, with the exception of J.P.
Morgan Investment Management Inc.
As compensation for the services rendered and related expenses such as
salaries of advisory personnel borne by the Advisor under the Advisory
Agreements, the Portfolio corresponding to each Fund has agreed to pay the
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Advisor a fee, which is computed daily and may be paid monthly, equal to the
annual rates of each Portfolio's average daily net assets shown below.
MONEY MARKET: 0.20% of net assets up to $1 billion and 0.10% of net assets in
excess of $1 billion
TAX EXEMPT MONEY MARKET: 0.20% of net assets up to $1 billion and 0.10% of net
assets in excess of $1 billion
TREASURY MONEY MARKET: 0.20% of net assets up to $1 billion and 0.10% of net
assets in excess of $1 billion
SHORT TERM BOND: 0.25%
U.S. FIXED INCOME: 0.30%
TAX EXEMPT BOND: 0.30%
NEW YORK TOTAL RETURN BOND: 0.30%
GLOBAL STRATEGIC INCOME: 0.45%
SELECTED U.S. EQUITY: 0.40%
U.S. SMALL COMPANY: 0.60%
NON-U.S. EQUITY: 0.60%
DIVERSIFIED: 0.55%
EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY: 1.00%
INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES: 0.60%
EUROPEAN EQUITY: 0.65%
JAPAN EQUITY: 0.65%
ASIA GROWTH: 0.80%
The table below sets forth for the predecessor of each Fund listed below
(for the indicated fiscal years) the advisory fees, net of fee waivers and
reimbursements, paid by the Fund (expressed as an aggregate amount of the Fund's
average daily net assets) and the advisory fees waived or reimbursed by the
Advisor for the Fund (expressed as an aggregate amount), in each case prior to
such Fund's reorganization. See "Expenses" in the Prospectus and below for
applicable expense limitations.
MONEY MARKET: Nov. 1993 - net amount paid: $2,244,381; amount waived: $0.
TAX EXEMPT MONEY MARKET: Aug. 1993 - net amount paid: $1,688,141; amount
waived: $0.
BOND: Oct. 1993 - net amount paid: $149,804; amount waived: $25,312.
TAX EXEMPT BOND: Aug. 1993 - net amount paid: $1,035,734; amount waived: $0.
INTERNATIONAL EQUITY: May 1993 - net amount paid: $359,813; amount waived:
$27,018.
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The table below sets forth for each Fund listed the advisory fees paid by
its corresponding Portfolio to the Advisor following the Fund's reorganization
or commencement of operations and its corresponding Portfolio's commencement of
operations. See "Expenses" in the Prospectus and below for applicable expense
limitations.
THE MONEY MARKET PORTFOLIO (Money Market Fund) -- For the period July 12, 1993
(commencement of operations) through November 30, 1993: $1,370,552. For the
fiscal year ended November 30, 1994: $3,423,576. For the fiscal year ended
November 30, 1995: $3,913,479.
THE TAX EXEMPT MONEY MARKET PORTFOLIO (Tax Exempt Money Market Fund) -- For the
period July 12, 1993 (commencement of operations) through August 31, 1993:
$271,454. For the fiscal year ended August 31, 1994: $2,021,476. For the
fiscal year ended August 31, 1995: $2,150,291.
THE TREASURY MONEY MARKET PORTFOLIO (Treasury Money Market Fund) -- For the
period January 4, 1993 (commencement of operations) through October 31, 1993:
$93,370. For the fiscal year ended October 31, 1994: $339,521. For the fiscal
year ended October 31, 1995: $492,941.
THE SHORT TERM BOND PORTFOLIO (Short Term Bond Fund) -- For the period July 8,
1993 (commencement of operations) through October 31, 1993: $10,427. For the
fiscal year ended October 31, 1994: $113,379. For the fiscal year ended
October 31, 1995: $146,335.
THE U.S. FIXED INCOME PORTFOLIO (Bond Fund) -- For the period July 12, 1993
(commencement of operations) through October 31, 1993: $119,488. For the fiscal
year ended October 31, 1994: $699,081. For the fiscal year ended October 31,
1995: $1,339,147.
THE TAX EXEMPT BOND PORTFOLIO (Tax Exempt Bond Fund) -- For the period July 12,
1993 (commencement of operations) through August 31, 1993: $200,272. For the
fiscal year ended August 31, 1994: $1,383,986. For the fiscal year ended
August 31, 1995: $1,178,720.
THE NEW YORK TOTAL RETURN BOND PORTFOLIO (New York Total Return Bond Fund) --
For the period April 11, 1994 (commencement of operations) through March 31,
1995: $120,281. For the fiscal year ended March 31, 1996: $246,966.
THE SELECTED U.S. EQUITY PORTFOLIO (Equity Fund) -- For the period July 19,
1993 (commencement of operations) through May 31, 1994: $1,263,048. For the
fiscal year ended May 31, 1995: $2,025,936. For the fiscal year ended May 31,
1996: $2,744,054.
THE U.S. SMALL COMPANY PORTFOLIO (Capital Appreciation Fund) --For the period
July 19, 1993 (commencement of operations) through May 31, 1994: $2,912,670.
For the fiscal year ended May 31, 1995: $3,514,331. For the fiscal year ended
May 31, 1996: $4,286,311.
THE NON-U.S. EQUITY PORTFOLIO (International Equity Fund) -- For the period
October 4, 1993 (commencement of operations) through October 31, 1993: $78,550.
For the fiscal year ended October 31, 1994: $1,911,202. For the fiscal year
ended October 31, 1995: $3,174,965.
THE DIVERSIFIED PORTFOLIO (Diversified Fund) -- For the period July 8, 1993
(commencement of operations) through June 30, 1994: $197,026. For the fiscal
year ended June 30, 1995: $663,000. For the fiscal year ended June 30, 1996:
$1,122,941.
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THE EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY PORTFOLIO (Emerging Markets Equity Fund) -- For the
period November 15, 1993 (commencement of operations) through October 31, 1994:
$4,122,465. For the fiscal year ended October 31, 1995: $5,713,506.
EUROPEAN EQUITY PORTFOLIO (European Equity Fund) -- For the period March 28,
1995 (commencement of operations) through December 31, 1995: $1,675,355. For
the six months ended June 30, 1996: $1,670,174 (unaudited).
JAPAN EQUITY PORTFOLIO (Japan Equity Fund) -- For the period March 28, 1995
(commencement of operations) through December 31, 1995: $1,777,126. For the
six months ended June 30, 1996: $1,581,190 (unaudited).
ASIA GROWTH PORTFOLIO (Asia Growth Fund) -- For the period April 5, 1995
(commencement of operations) through December 31, 1995: $528,956. For the six
months ended June 30, 1996: $414,049 (unaudited).
The Investment Advisory Agreements provide that they will continue in
effect for a period of two years after execution only if specifically approved
thereafter annually in the same manner as the Distribution Agreement. See
"Co-Administrator and Distributor" below. Each of the Investment Advisory
Agreements will terminate automatically if assigned and is terminable at any
time without penalty by a vote of a majority of the Portfolio's Trustees, or by
a vote of the holders of a majority of the Portfolio's outstanding voting
securities, on 60 days' written notice to the Advisor and by the Advisor on 90
days' written notice to the Portfolio. See "Additional Information."
The Glass-Steagall Act and other applicable laws generally prohibit banks
such as the Advisor from engaging in the business of underwriting or
distributing securities, and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve
System has issued an interpretation to the effect that under these laws a bank
holding company registered under the federal Bank Holding Company Act or certain
subsidiaries thereof may not sponsor, organize, or control a registered open-end
investment company continuously engaged in the issuance of its shares, such as
the Trust. The interpretation does not prohibit a holding company or a
subsidiary thereof from acting as investment advisor and custodian to such an
investment company. The Advisor believes that it may perform the services for
the Portfolios contemplated by the Advisory Agreements without violation of the
Glass-Steagall Act or other applicable banking laws or regulations. State laws
on this issue may differ from the interpretation of relevant federal law, and
banks and financial institutions may be required to register as dealers pursuant
to state securities laws. However, it is possible that future changes in either
federal or state statutes and regulations concerning the permissible activities
of banks or trust companies, as well as further judicial or administrative
decisions and interpretations of present and future statutes and regulations,
might prevent the Advisor from continuing to perform such services for the
Portfolios.
If the Advisor were prohibited from acting as investment advisor to any
Portfolio, it is expected that the Trustees of the Portfolio would recommend to
investors that they approve the Portfolio's entering into a new investment
advisory agreement with another qualified investment advisor selected by the
Trustees.
Under separate agreements, Morgan also provides certain financial, fund
accounting and administrative services to the Trust and the Portfolios and
shareholder services for the Trust. See "Services Agent" and "Shareholder
Servicing" below.
CO-ADMINISTRATOR AND DISTRIBUTOR
FDI serves as the Trust's exclusive Distributor and holds itself available
to receive purchase orders for each of the Fund's shares. In that
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capacity, FDI has been granted the right, as agent of the Trust, to solicit and
accept orders for the purchase of each of the Fund's shares in accordance with
the terms of the Distribution Agreement between the Trust and FDI. The
Distribution Agreement shall continue in effect with respect to each of the
Funds for a period of two years after execution only if it is approved at least
annually thereafter (i) by a vote of the holders of a majority of the Fund's
outstanding shares or by its Trustees and (ii) by a vote of a majority of the
Trustees of the Trust who are not "interested persons" (as defined by the 1940
Act) of the parties to the Distribution Agreement, cast in person at a meeting
called for the purpose of voting on such approval (see "Trustees and
Officers"). The Distribution Agreement will terminate automatically if assigned
by either party thereto and is terminable at any time without penalty by a vote
of a majority of the Trustees of the Trust, a vote of a majority of the Trustees
who are not "interested persons" of the Trust, or by a vote of the holders of a
majority of the Fund's outstanding shares as defined under "Additional
Information," in any case without payment of any penalty on 60 days' written
notice to the other party. The principal offices of FDI are located at 60 State
Street, Suite 1300, Boston, Massachusetts 02109.
Under Co-Administration Agreements with the Trust and the Portfolios dated
August 1, 1996, FDI also serves as the Trust's and the Portfolios'
Co-Administrator. The Co-Administration Agreements may be renewed or amended by
the respective Trustees without a shareholder vote. The Co-Administration
Agreements are terminable at any time without penalty by a vote of a majority of
the Trustees of the Trust or the Portfolios, as applicable, on not more than 60
days' written notice nor less than 30 days' written notice to the other party.
The Co-Administrator may subcontract for the performance of its obligations,
provided, however, that unless the Trust or the Portfolios, as applicable,
expressly agrees in writing, the Co-Administrator shall be fully responsible
for the acts and omissions of any subcontractor as it would for its own acts or
omissions. See "Services Agent" below.
The table below sets forth for each Fund listed and its corresponding
Portfolio the administrative fees paid to Signature Broker-Dealer Services, Inc.
(which provided distribution and administrative services to the Trust and
placement agent and administrative services to the Portfolios prior to August 1,
1996) for the fiscal periods indicated. See "Expenses" in the Prospectus and
below for applicable expense limitations.
THE MONEY MARKET PORTFOLIO -- For the period July 12, 1993 (commencement of
operations) through November 30, 1993: $32,869. For the fiscal year ended
November 30, 1994: $165,519. For the fiscal year ended November 30, 1995:
$176,717.
MONEY MARKET FUND -- For the period July 12, 1993 (commencement of operations)
through November 30, 1993: $341,591. For the fiscal year ended November 30,
1994: $631,683. For the fiscal year ended November 30, 1995: $565,438.
THE TAX EXEMPT MONEY MARKET PORTFOLIO -- For the period July 12, 1993
(commencement of operations) through August 31, 1993: $0. For the fiscal year
ended August 31, 1994: $62,565. For the fiscal year ended August 31, 1995:
$72,729.
TAX EXEMPT MONEY MARKET FUND -- For the period July 12, 1993 (commencement of
operations) through August 31, 1993: $51,665. For the fiscal year ended August
31, 1994: $306,768. For the fiscal year ended August 31, 1995: $290,271.
THE TREASURY MONEY MARKET PORTFOLIO -- For the period January 4, 1993
(commencement of operations) through October 31, 1993: $677. For the fiscal
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year ended October 31, 1994: $11,777. For the fiscal year ended October 31,
1995: $17,480.
TREASURY MONEY MARKET FUND -- For the period January 4, 1993 (commencement of
operations) through October 31, 1993: $17,014. For the fiscal year ended
October 31, 1994: $32,587. For the fiscal year ended October 31, 1995:
$46,000.
THE SHORT TERM BOND PORTFOLIO -- For the period July 8, 1993 (commencement of
operations) through October 31, 1993: $210. For the fiscal year ended October
31, 1994: $3,149. For the fiscal year ended October 31, 1995: $4,485.
SHORT TERM BOND FUND -- For the period July 8, 1993 (commencement of
operations) through October 31, 1993: $272. For the fiscal year ended October
31, 1994: $1,839. For the fiscal year ended October 31, 1995: $2,380.
THE U.S. FIXED INCOME PORTFOLIO -- For the period July 12, 1993 (commencement
of operations) through October 31, 1993: $950. For the fiscal year ended
October 31, 1994: $16,107. For the fiscal year ended October 31, 1995:
$27,436.
BOND FUND -- For the period July 12, 1993 (commencement of operations) through
October 31, 1993: $10,804. For the fiscal year ended October 31, 1994:
$30,915. For the fiscal year ended October 31, 1995: $32,901.
THE TAX EXEMPT BOND PORTFOLIO -- For the period July 12, 1993 (commencement of
operations) through August 31, 1993: $0. For the fiscal year ended August 31,
1994: $28,345. For the fiscal year ended August 31, 1995: $28,290.
TAX EXEMPT BOND FUND -- For the period July 12, 1993 (commencement of
operations) through August 31, 1993: $25,780. For the fiscal year ended August
31, 1994: $137,890. For the fiscal year ended August 31, 1995: $97,520.
THE NEW YORK TOTAL RETURN BOND PORTFOLIO -- For the period April 11, 1994
(commencement of operations) through March 31, 1995: $2,563. For the fiscal
year ended March 31, 1996: $6,648.
NEW YORK TOTAL RETURN BOND FUND -- For the period April 11, 1994 (commencement
of operations) through March 31, 1995: $7,716. For the fiscal year ended March
31, 1996: $5,538.
THE SELECTED U.S. EQUITY PORTFOLIO -- For the period July 19, 1993
(commencement of operations) through May 31, 1994: $19,348. For the fiscal
year ended May 31, 1995: $32,670. For the fiscal year ended May 31, 1996:
$62,404.
EQUITY FUND -- For the period July 19, 1993 (commencement of operations)
through May 31, 1994: $78,201. For the fiscal year ended May 31, 1995:
$61,903. For the fiscal year ended May 31, 1996: $59,656.
THE U.S. SMALL COMPANY PORTFOLIO -- For the period July 19, 1993 (commencement
of operations) through May 31, 1994: $30,420. For the fiscal year ended May 31,
1995: $38,215. For the fiscal year ended May 31, 1996: $65,079.
CAPITAL APPRECIATION FUND -- For the period July 19, 1993 (commencement of
operations) through May 31, 1994: $75,401. For the fiscal year ended May 31,
1995: $51,087. For the fiscal year ended May 31, 1996: $39,053.
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THE NON-U.S. EQUITY PORTFOLIO -- For the period October 4, 1993 (commencement
of operations) through October 31, 1993: $1,005. For the fiscal year ended
October 31, 1994: $22,024. For the fiscal year ended October 31, 1995:
$31,500.
INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND -- For the period October 4, 1993 (commencement of
operations) through October 31, 1993: $3,988. For the fiscal year ended October
31, 1994: $55,782. For the fiscal year ended October 31, 1995: $52,698.
THE DIVERSIFIED PORTFOLIO -- For the period July 8, 1993 (commencement of
operations) through June 30, 1994: $2,423. For the fiscal year ended June 30,
1995: $7,770. For the fiscal year ended June 30, 1996: $19,517.
DIVERSIFIED FUND -- For the period December 15, 1993 (commencement of
operations) through June 30, 1994: $638. For the fiscal year ended June 30,
1995: $3,660. For the fiscal year ended June 30, 1996: $6,432.
THE EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY PORTFOLIO -- For the period November 15, 1993
(commencement of operations) through October 31, 1994: $30,828. For the
fiscal year ended October 31, 1995: $35,189.
EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY FUND -- For the period November 15, 1993 (commencement
of operations) through October 31, 1994: $11,373. For the fiscal year ended
October 31, 1995: $12,990.
EUROPEAN EQUITY PORTFOLIO -- For the period March 28, 1995 (commencement of
operations) through December 31, 1995: $15,623. For the six months ended
June 30, 1996: $32,409 (unaudited).
EUROPEAN EQUITY FUND -- For the period May 13, 1996 (commencement of
operations) through June 30, 1996: $0 (unaudited).
JAPAN EQUITY PORTFOLIO -- For the period March 28, 1995 (commencement of
operations) through December 31, 1995: $17,418. For the six months ended June
30, 1996: $30,693 (unaudited).
JAPAN EQUITY FUND -- For the period May 6, 1996 (commencement of operations)
through June 30, 1996: $5 (unaudited).
ASIA GROWTH PORTFOLIO -- For the period April 5, 1995 (commencement of
operations) through December 31, 1995: $4,037. For the six months ended June
30, 1996: $6,530 (unaudited).
ASIA GROWTH FUND -- For the period May 13, 1996 (commencement of operations)
through June 30, 1996: $0 (unaudited).
SERVICES AGENT
The Trust, on behalf of each Fund, and the Portfolios have entered into
Administrative Services Agreements (the "Services Agreements") with Morgan
effective December 29, 1995, as amended effective August 1, 1996, pursuant to
which Morgan is responsible for certain administrative and related services
provided to each Fund and its corresponding Portfolio. The Services Agreements
may be terminated at any time, without penalty, by the Trustees or Morgan, in
each case on not more than 60 days' nor less than 30 days' written notice to
the other party.
Under the amended Services Agreements and the Co-Administration
Agreements, each of the Funds and the Portfolios has agreed to pay Morgan and
FDI fees equal to its allocable share of an annual complex-wide charge. This
charge is calculated daily based on the aggregate net assets of the Master
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Portfolios and 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 their average daily net assets in excess of $7 billion.
Under Administrative Services Agreements in effect from December 29, 1995
through July 31, 1996, with Morgan, each Fund and its corresponding Portfolio
paid Morgan a fee equal to its proportionate share of an annual complex-wide
charge. This charge was calculated daily based on the aggregate net assets of
the Master Portfolios in accordance with the following schedule: 0.06% of the
first $7 billion of the Master Portfolios' aggregate average daily net assets,
and 0.03% of the Master Portfolios' average daily net assets in excess of $7
billion. Prior to December 29, 1995, the Trust and each Portfolio had entered
into Financial and Fund Accounting Services Agreements with Morgan, the
provisions of which included certain of the activities described above and,
prior to September 1, 1995, also included reimbursement of usual and customary
expenses. Fee arrangements for administrative services prior to August 1, 1996
did not pertain to the Institutional Opportunities Fund or its corresponding
Portfolio. The table below sets forth for each Fund listed and its
corresponding Portfolio the fees paid to Morgan, net of fee waivers and
reimbursements, as Services Agent. See "Expenses" in the Prospectus and below
for applicable expense limitations.
THE MONEY MARKET PORTFOLIO -- For the period July 12, 1993 (commencement of
operations) through November 30, 1993: $193,980. For the fiscal year ended
November 30, 1994: $385,012. For the fiscal year ended November 30, 1995:
$373,077.
MONEY MARKET FUND -- For the period July 12, 1993 (commencement of operations)
through November 30, 1993: $(86,373)*. For the fiscal year ended November 30,
1994: $(92,422)*. For the fiscal year ended November 30, 1995: $(74,259).
THE TAX EXEMPT MONEY MARKET PORTFOLIO -- For the period July 12, 1993
(commencement of operations) through August 31, 1993: $(5,756)*. For the fiscal
year ended August 31, 1994: $153,204. For the fiscal year ended August 31,
1995: $169,754.
TAX EXEMPT MONEY MARKET FUND -- For the period July 12, 1993 (commencement of
operations) through August 31, 1993: $(24,092)*. For the fiscal year ended
August 31, 1994: $(98,653)*. For the fiscal year ended August 31, 1995:
$(30,971)*.
THE TREASURY MONEY MARKET PORTFOLIO -- For the period January 4, 1993
(commencement of operations) through October 31, 1993: $(30,702)*. For the
fiscal year ended October 31, 1994: $(13,844)*. For the fiscal year ended
October 31, 1995: $(146,180)*.
TREASURY MONEY MARKET FUND -- For the period January 4, 1993 (commencement of
operations) through October 31, 1993: $(74,904)*. For the fiscal year ended
October 31, 1994: $(98,377)*. For the fiscal year ended October 31, 1995:
$(57,960)*.
THE SHORT TERM BOND PORTFOLIO -- For the period July 8, 1993 (commencement of
operations) through October 31, 1993: $(39,290)*. For the fiscal year ended
October 31, 1994: $(22,054)*. For the fiscal year ended October 31, 1995:
$(21,070)*.
SHORT TERM BOND FUND -- For the period July 8, 1993 (commencement of
operations) through October 31, 1993: $(22,474)*. For the fiscal year ended
October 31, 1994: $(75,727)*. For the fiscal year ended October 31, 1995:
$(43,861)*.
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THE U.S. FIXED INCOME PORTFOLIO -- For the period July 12, 1993 (commencement
of operations) through October 31, 1993: $7,691. For the fiscal year ended
October 31, 1994: $140,493. For the fiscal year ended October 31, 1995:
$167,081.
BOND FUND -- For the period July 12, 1993 (commencement of operations) through
October 31, 1993: $(20,885)*. For the fiscal year ended October 31, 1994:
$(9,177)*. For the fiscal year ended October 31, 1995: $18,672.
THE TAX EXEMPT BOND PORTFOLIO -- For the period July 12, 1993 (commencement of
operations) through August 31, 1993: $(1,816)*. For the fiscal year ended
August 31, 1994: $210,795. For the fiscal year ended August 31, 1995:
$189,892.
TAX EXEMPT BOND FUND -- For the period July 12, 1993 (commencement of
operations) through August 31, 1993: $13,305. For the fiscal year ended August
31, 1994: $179,891. For the fiscal year ended August 31, 1995: $168,215.
THE NEW YORK TOTAL RETURN BOND PORTFOLIO -- For the period April 11, 1994
(commencement of operations) through March 31, 1995: $(11,830)*. For the
fiscal year ended March 31, 1996: $7,691.
THE NEW YORK TOTAL RETURN BOND FUND -- For the Period April 11, 1994
(commencement of operations) through March 31, 1995: $(37,934)*. For the
fiscal year ended March 31, 1996: $3,302.
THE SELECTED U.S. EQUITY PORTFOLIO -- For the period July 19, 1993
(commencement of operations) through May 31, 1994: $155,348. For the fiscal
year ended May 31, 1995: $236,537. For the fiscal year ended May 31, 1996:
$138,134.
EQUITY FUND -- For the period July 19, 1993 (commencement of operations)
through May 31, 1994: $113,959. For the fiscal year ended May 31, 1995:
$126,738. For the fiscal year ended May 31, 1996: $76,406.
THE U.S. SMALL COMPANY PORTFOLIO -- For the period July 19, 1993 (commencement
of operations) through May 31, 1994: $203,764. For the fiscal year ended May
31, 1995: $241,373. For the fiscal year ended May 31, 1996: $144,277.
CAPITAL APPRECIATION FUND -- For the period July 19, 1993 (commencement of
operations) through May 31, 1994: $72,970. For the fiscal year ended May 31,
1995: $108,015. For the fiscal year ended May 31, 1996: $46,662.
THE NON-U.S. EQUITY PORTFOLIO -- For the period October 4, 1993 (commencement of
operations) through October 31, 1993: $(22,160)*. For the fiscal year ended
October 31, 1994: $327,569. For the fiscal year ended October 31, 1995:
$349,443.
INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND -- For the period October 4, 1993 (commencement of
operations) through October 31, 1993: $(46,370)*. For the fiscal year ended
October 31, 1994: $223,806. For the fiscal year ended October 31, 1995:
$210,123.
THE DIVERSIFIED PORTFOLIO -- For the period July 8, 1993 (commencement of
operations) through June 30, 1994: $(17,807)*. For the fiscal year ended June
30, 1995: $63,153. For the fiscal year ended June 30, 1996: $45,687.
DIVERSIFIED FUND -- For the period December 15, 1993 (commencement of
operations) through June 30, 1994: $(43,203)*. For the fiscal year ended June
30, 1995: $(66,127)*. For the fiscal year ended June 30, 1996: $(2,852)*.
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THE EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY PORTFOLIO -- For the period November 15, 1993
(commencement of operations) through October 31, 1994: $347,925. For the
fiscal year ended October 31, 1995: $337,050.
EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY FUND -- For the period November 15, 1993 (commencement
of operations) through October 31, 1994: $(37,902)*. For the fiscal year ended
October 31, 1995: $5,847.
EUROPEAN EQUITY PORTFOLIO-- For the period March 28, 1995 (commencement of
operations) through December 31, 1995: $128,335. For the six months ended
June 30, 1996: $64,388 (unaudited).
EUROPEAN EQUITY FUND -- For the period May 13, 1996 (commencement of
operations) through June 30, 1996: $0 (unaudited).
JAPAN EQUITY PORTFOLIO -- For the period March 28, 1995 (commencement of
operations) through December 31, 1995: $147,974. For the six months ended June
30, 1996: $60,965 (unaudited).
JAPAN EQUITY FUND -- For the period May 6, 1996 (commencement of operations)
through June 30, 1996: $10 (unaudited).
ASIA GROWTH PORTFOLIO -- For the period April 5, 1995 (commencement of
operations) through December 31, 1995: $21,823. For the six months ended June
30, 1996: $12,972 (unaudited).
ASIA GROWTH FUND -- For the period May 13, 1996 (commencement of operations)
through June 30, 1996: $0 (unaudited).
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(*) Indicates a reimbursement by Morgan for expenses in excess of its fees
under the Prior Services Agreements. No fees were paid for the fiscal period.
CUSTODIAN
State Street Bank and Trust Company ("State Street"), 225 Franklin Street,
Boston, Massachusetts 02110, serves as the Trust's and each of the Portfolio's
Custodian and Transfer and Dividend Disbursing Agent. Pursuant to the
Custodian Contracts, State Street is responsible for maintaining the books of
account and records of portfolio transactions and holding portfolio securities
and cash. In addition, the Custodian has entered into subcustodian agreements
on behalf of the Portfolios for the Tax Exempt Money Market, Tax Exempt Bond and
New York Total Return Bond Funds with Bankers Trust Company for the purpose of
holding TENR Notes and with Bank of New York and Chemical Bank, N.A. for the
purpose of holding certain variable rate demand notes. In the case of foreign
assets held outside the United States, the Custodian employs various
subcustodians who were approved by the Trustees of the Portfolios in accordance
with the regulations of the SEC. The Custodian maintains portfolio transaction
records. As Transfer Agent and Dividend Disbursing Agent, State Street is
responsible for maintaining account records detailing the ownership of Fund
shares and for crediting income, capital gains and other changes in share
ownership to shareholder accounts.
SHAREHOLDER SERVICING
The Trust on behalf of each of the Funds has entered into a Shareholder
Servicing Agreement with Morgan pursuant to which Morgan acts as shareholder
servicing agent for its customers and for other Fund investors who are customers
of an Eligible Institution. Under this agreement, Morgan is responsible for
performing shareholder account administrative and servicing functions, which
includes but is not limited to, answering inquiries regarding account status and
history, the manner in which purchases and redemptions of
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Fund shares may be effected, and certain other matters pertaining to a Fund;
assisting customers in designating and changing dividend options, account
designations and addresses; providing necessary personnel and facilities to
coordinate the establishment and maintenance of shareholder accounts and
records with the Funds' transfer agent; transmitting purchase and redemption
orders to the Funds' transfer agent and arranging for the wiring or other
transfer of funds to and from customer accounts in connection with orders to
purchase or redeem Fund shares; verifying purchase and redemption orders,
transfers among and changes in accounts; informing the Distributor of the gross
amount of purchase orders for Fund shares; and providing other related services.
Under the Shareholder Servicing Agreement, each Fund has agreed to pay
Morgan for these services a fee at the following annual rates (expressed as a
percentage of the average daily net asset values of Fund shares owned by or for
shareholders for whom Morgan is acting as shareholder servicing agent): Money
Market, Treasury Money Market and Tax Exempt Money Market Funds, 0.15% of
average daily net assets up to $2 billion and 0.10% of such assets thereafter;
Short Term Bond, Bond, Tax Exempt Bond and New York Total Return Bond Funds,
0.20% of average daily net assets; Global Strategic Income, Equity, Capital
Appreciation, International Equity, Emerging Markets Equity, International
Opportunities, Diversified, European Equity, Japan Equity and Asia Growth Funds,
0.25% of average daily net assets. Morgan acts as shareholder servicing agent
for all shareholders.
The table below sets forth for each Fund listed the shareholder servicing
fees paid by each Fund to Morgan, net of fee waivers and reimbursements, for the
fiscal periods indicated following each Fund's reorganization or commencement of
operations. See "Expenses" in the Prospectus and below for applicable expense
limitations.
MONEY MARKET FUND -- For the period July 12, 1993 (commencement of operations)
through November 30, 1993: $1,628,914. For the fiscal year ended November 30,
1994: $3,701,260. For the fiscal year ended November 30, 1995: $3,629,031.
TAX EXEMPT MONEY MARKET FUND -- For the period July 12, 1993 (commencement of
operations) through August 31, 1993: $278,665. For the fiscal year ended
August 31, 1994: $2,121,421. For the fiscal year ended August 31, 1995:
$2,227,944.
TREASURY MONEY MARKET FUND -- For the period January 4, 1993 (commencement of
operations) through October 31, 1993: $71,617. For the fiscal year ended
October 31, 1994: $200,453. For the fiscal year ended October 31, 1995:
$273,861.
SHORT TERM BOND FUND -- For the period July 8, 1993 (commencement of
operations) through October 31, 1993: $1,437. For the fiscal year ended
October 31, 1994: $11,275. For the fiscal year ended October 31, 1995:
$16,063.
BOND FUND -- For the period July 12, 1993 (commencement of operations) through
October 31, 1993: $53,352. For the fiscal year ended October 31, 1994:
$189,959. For the fiscal year ended October 31, 1995: $222,000.
TAX EXEMPT BOND FUND -- For the period July 12, 1993 (commencement of
operations) through August 31, 1993: $119,828. For the fiscal year ended
August 31, 1994: $816,408. For the fiscal year ended August 31, 1995:
$635,645.
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NEW YORK TOTAL RETURN BOND FUND -- For the period April 11, 1994 (commencement
of operations) through March 31, 1995: $49,958. For the fiscal year ended
March 31, 1996: $83,301.
EQUITY FUND -- For the period July 19, 1993 (commencement of operations)
through May 31, 1994: $506,629. For the fiscal year ended May 31, 1995:
$598,644. For the fiscal year ended May 31, 1996: $742,283.
CAPITAL APPRECIATION FUND -- For the period July 19, 1993 (commencement of
operations) through May 31, 1994: $491,556. For the fiscal year ended May 31,
1995: $456,271. For the fiscal year ended May 31, 1996: $488,236.
INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND -- For the period October 4, 1993 (commencement of
operations) through October 31, 1993: $32,604. For the fiscal year ended
October 31, 1994: $476,339. For the fiscal year ended October 31, 1995:
$479,112.
DIVERSIFIED FUND -- For the period December 15, 1993 (commencement of
operations) through June 30, 1994: $5,411. For the fiscal year ended June 30,
1995: $36,552. For the fiscal year ended June 30, 1996: $90,759.
EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY FUND -- For the period November 15, 1993 (commencement
of operations) through October 31, 1994: $92,084. For the fiscal year ended
October 31, 1995: $121,502.
EUROPEAN EQUITY FUND -- For the period May 13, 1996 (commencement of
operations) through June 30, 1996: $2 (unaudited).
JAPAN EQUITY FUND -- For the period May 6, 1996 (commencement of operations)
through June 30, 1996: $99 (unaudited).
ASIA GROWTH FUND -- For the period May 13, 1996 (commencement of operations)
through June 30, 1996: $5 (unaudited).
As discussed under "Investment Advisor," the Glass-Steagall Act and other
applicable laws and regulations limit the activities of bank holding companies
and certain of their subsidiaries in connection with registered open-end
investment companies. The activities of Morgan in acting as shareholder
servicing agent for Fund shareholders under the Shareholder\Servicing Agreement
and providing administrative services to the Funds and the Portfolios under the
Services Agreements and in acting as Advisor to the Portfolios under the
nvestment Advisory Agreements, may raise issues under these laws. However,
Morgan believes that it may properly perform these services and the other
activities described in the Prospectus without violation of the Glass-Steagall
Act or other applicable banking laws or regulations.
If Morgan were prohibited from providing any of the services under the
Shareholder Servicing Agreement and the Services Agreements, the Trustees would
seek an alternative provider of such services. In such event, changes in the
operation of the Funds or the Portfolios might occur and a shareholder might no
longer be able to avail himself or herself of any services then being provided
to shareholders by Morgan.
INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
The independent accountants of the Trust and the Portfolios are Price
Waterhouse LLP, 1177 Avenue of the Americas, New York, New York 10036. Price
Waterhouse LLP conducts an annual audit of the financial statements of each of
the Funds and the Portfolios, assists in the preparation and/or review of each
of the Fund's and the Portfolio's federal and state income tax returns and
consults with the Funds and the Portfolios as to matters of accounting and
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federal and state income taxation. The financial statements of the predecessors
of the Money Market, Tax Exempt Money Market, Bond, Tax Exempt Bond, Equity,
Capital Appreciation and International Equity Funds were audited by other
independent accountants.
EXPENSES
In addition to the fees payable to Pierpont Group, Inc., Morgan and FDI
under various agreements discussed under "Trustees and Officers," "Investment
Advisor," "Co-Administrator and Distributor," "Services Agent" and "Shareholder
Servicing" above, the Funds and the Portfolios are responsible for usual and
customary expenses associated with their respective operations. Such expenses
include organization expenses, legal fees, accounting expenses, insurance costs,
the compensation and expenses of the Trustees, registration fees under federal
securities laws, and extraordinary expenses applicable to the Funds or the
Portfolios. For the Funds, such expenses also include transfer, registrar and
dividend disbursing costs, the expenses of printing and mailing reports, notices
and proxy statements to Fund shareholders, and registration fees under state
securities laws. For the Portfolios, such expenses also include applicable
registration fees under foreign securities laws, custodian fees and brokerage
expenses. Under fee arrangements prior to September 1, 1995, Morgan as Services
Agent was responsible for reimbursements to the Trust and certain Portfolios and
the usual and customary expenses described above (excluding organization and
extraordinary expenses, custodian fees and brokerage expenses).
Morgan has agreed that if in any fiscal year the sum of any Fund's expenses
exceeds the limits set by applicable regulations of state securities
commissions, the fees payable by the Fund to Morgan for that year shall be
reduced as specified by agreement with the Trust on behalf of the Fund.
Currently, Morgan believes that the most restrictive expense limitation of
state securities commissions limits expenses to 2.5% of the first $30 million
of average net assets, 2% of the next $70 million of such net assets and 1.5%
of such net assets in excess of $100 million for any fiscal year. For additional
information regarding waivers or expense subsidies, see "Management of the Fund
and the Portfolio(s)" in the Prospectus.
PURCHASE OF SHARES
Investors may open Fund accounts and purchase shares as described in the
Prospectus under "Purchase of Shares." References in the Prospectus and this
Statement of Additional Information to customers of Morgan or an Eligible
Institution include customers of their affiliates and references to transactions
by customers with Morgan or an Eligible Institution include transactions with
their affiliates. Only Fund investors who are using the services of a financial
institution acting as shareholder servicing agent pursuant to an agreement with
the Trust on behalf of a Fund may make transactions in shares of a Fund.
Each Fund may, at its own option, accept securities in payment for shares.
The securities delivered in such a transaction are valued by the method
described in "Net Asset Value" as of the day the Fund receives the securities.
This is a taxable transaction to the shareholder. Securities may be accepted in
payment for shares only if they are, in the judgment of Morgan, appropriate
investments for the Fund's corresponding Portfolio. In addition, securities
accepted in payment for shares must: (i) meet the investment objective and
policies of the acquiring Fund's corresponding Portfolio; (ii) be acquired by
the applicable Fund for investment and not for resale (other than for resale to
the Fund's corresponding Portfolio); (iii) be liquid securities which are not
restricted as to transfer either by law or liquidity of market; and (iv) if
stock, have a value which is readily ascertainable as evidenced by a listing on
a stock exchange, OTC market or by readily available
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market quotations from a dealer in such securities. Each Fund reserves the
right to accept or reject at its own option any and all securities offered in
payment for its shares.
Prospective investors may purchase shares with the assistance of an
Eligible Institution, and the Eligible Institution may charge the investor a
fee for this service and other services it provides to its customers.
REDEMPTION OF SHARES
Investors may redeem shares as described in the Prospectus under
"Redemption of Shares." Shareholders redeeming shares of the Money Market, Tax
Exempt Money Market or Treasury Money Market Funds should be aware that these
Funds attempt to maintain a stable net asset value of $1.00 per share; however,
there can be no assurance that they will be able to continue to do so, and in
that case the net asset value of the Funds' shares might deviate from $1.00 per
share. Accordingly, a redemption request might result in payment of a dollar
amount which differs from the number of shares redeemed. See "Net Asset Value"
in the Prospectus and below. If the Trust on behalf of a Fund and its
corresponding Portfolio determine that it would be detrimental to the best
interest of the remaining shareholders of a Fund to make payment wholly or
partly in cash, payment of the redemption price may be made in whole or in part
by a distribution in kind of securities from the Portfolio, in lieu of cash, in
conformity with the applicable rule of the SEC. If shares are redeemed in
kind, the redeeming shareholder might incur transaction costs in converting the
assets into cash. The method of valuing portfolio securities is described
under "Net Asset Value," and such valuation will be made as of the same time
the redemption price is determined. The Trust on behalf of all of the Funds
and their corresponding Portfolios (except the European Equity, Japan Equity
and Asia Growth Portfolios) have elected to be governed by Rule 18f-1 under the
1940 Act pursuant to which the Funds and the corresponding Portfolios are
obligated to redeem shares solely in cash up to the lesser of $250,000 or one
percent of the net asset value of the Fund during any 90 day period for any one
shareholder. The Trust will redeem Fund shares in kind only if it has received
a redemption in kind from the corresponding Portfolio and therefore
shareholders of the Fund that receive redemptions in kind will receive
securities of the Portfolio. The Portfolios have advised the Trust that the
Portfolios will not redeem in kind except in circumstances in which a Fund is
permitted to redeem in kind.
FURTHER REDEMPTION INFORMATION. The Trust, on behalf of a Fund, and the
Portfolios reserve the right to suspend the right of redemption and to postpone
the date of payment upon redemption as follows: (i) for up to seven days, (ii)
during periods when the New York Stock Exchange is closed for other than
weekends and holidays or when trading on such Exchange is restricted as
determined by the SEC by rule or regulation, (iii) during periods in which an
emergency, as determined by the SEC, exists that causes disposal by the
Portfolio of, or evaluation of the net asset value of, its portfolio securities
to be unreasonable or impracticable, or (iv) for such other periods as the SEC
may permit.
EXCHANGE OF SHARES
An investor may exchange shares from any JPM Pierpont Fund into any other
JPM Pierpont Fund or JPM Institutional Fund, as described under "Exchange of
Shares" in the Prospectus. For complete information, the Prospectus as it
relates to the Fund into which a transfer is being made should be read prior to
the transfer. Requests for exchange are made in the same manner as requests
for redemptions. See "Redemption of Shares." Shares of the Fund to be
acquired are purchased for settlement when the proceeds from redemption become
available. In the case of investors in certain states, state securities laws
may restrict the availability of the exchange
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privilege. The Trust reserves the right to discontinue, alter or limit the
exchange privilege at any time.
DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS
Each Fund declares and pays dividends and distributions as described under
"Dividends and Distributions" in the Prospectus.
Net investment income of the Money Market, Tax Exempt Money Market and
Treasury Money Market Funds consists of accrued interest or discount and
amortized premium, less the accrued expenses of the Fund applicable to that
dividend period including the fees payable to Morgan. See "Net Asset Value."
Determination of the net income for Money Market, Tax Exempt Money Market,
Treasury Money Market, Short Term Bond, Bond, Tax Exempt Bond, New York Total
Return Bond and Global Strategic Income Funds is made at the times described in
the Prospectus; in addition, net investment income for days other than business
days is determined at the time net asset value is determined on the prior
business day.
NET ASSET VALUE
Each of the Funds computes its net asset value once daily on Monday
through Friday as described under "Net Asset Value" in the Prospectus. The net
asset value will not be computed on the day the following legal holidays are
observed: New Year's Day, Presidents' Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day,
Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. On days when
U.S. trading markets close early in observance of these holidays, the Funds and
the Portfolios would expect to close for purchases and redemptions at the same
time. The days on which net asset value is determined are the Funds' business
days.
The net asset value of each Fund is equal to the value of the Fund's
investment in its corresponding Portfolio (which is equal to the Fund's pro rata
share of the total investment of the Fund and of any other investors in the
Portfolio less the Fund's pro rata share of the Portfolio's liabilities) plus
any cash or other assets held directly by the Fund, less the Fund's liabilities.
The following is a discussion of the procedures used by the Portfolios
corresponding to each Fund in valuing their assets.
MONEY MARKET, TAX EXEMPT MONEY MARKET AND TREASURY MONEY MARKET FUNDS. In
the case of the Portfolios for the Money Market, Tax Exempt Money Market and
Treasury Money Market Funds, all portfolio securities are valued by the
amortized cost method. The purpose of this method of calculation is to attempt
to maintain a constant net asset value per share of the Fund of $1.00. No
assurances can be given that this goal can be attained. The amortized cost
method of valuation values a security at its cost at the time of purchase and
thereafter assumes a constant amortization to maturity of any discount or
premium, regardless of the impact of fluctuating interest rates on the market
value of the instrument. If a difference of more than 1/2 of 1% occurs between
valuation based on the amortized cost method and valuation based on market
value, the Trustees will take steps necessary to reduce such deviation, such as
changing the Fund's dividend policy, shortening the average portfolio maturity,
realizing gains or losses, or reducing the number of outstanding Fund shares.
Any reduction of outstanding shares will be effected by having each shareholder
contribute to a Fund's capital the necessary shares on a PRO RATA basis. Each
shareholder will be deemed to have agreed to such contribution in these
circumstances by his investment in the Funds. See "Taxes."
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BOND, TAX EXEMPT BOND, NEW YORK TOTAL RETURN BOND, SHORT TERM BOND, GLOBAL
STRATEGIC INCOME AND DIVERSIFIED FUNDS. In the case of the Bond, Tax Exempt
Bond, New York Total Return Bond, Global Strategic Income and Short Term Bond
Funds, and the fixed income portion of the Diversified Fund, portfolio
securities with a maturity of 60 days or more, including securities that are
listed on an exchange or traded over the counter, are valued using prices
supplied daily by an independent pricing service or services that (i) are based
on the last sale price on a national securities exchange or, in the absence of
recorded sales, at the readily available closing bid price on such exchange or
at the quoted bid price in the OTC market, if such exchange or market
constitutes the broadest and most representative market for the security and
(ii) in other cases, take into account various factors affecting market value,
including yields and prices of comparable securities, indication as to value
from dealers and general market conditions. If such prices are not supplied by
the Portfolio's independent pricing service, such securities are priced in
accordance with procedures adopted by the Trustees. All portfolio securities
with a remaining maturity of less than 60 days are valued by the amortized cost
method. Securities listed on a foreign exchange are valued at the last quoted
sale price available before the time when net assets are valued. Because of the
large number of municipal bond issues outstanding and the varying maturity
dates, coupons and risk factors applicable to each issuer's books, no readily
available market quotations exist for most municipal securities. The Portfolios
value municipal securities on the basis of prices from a pricing service which
uses information with respect to transactions in bonds, quotations from bond
dealers, market transactions in comparable securities and various relationships
between securities in determining values.
Trading in securities in most foreign markets is normally completed before
the close of trading in U.S. markets and may also take place on days on which
the U.S. markets are closed. If events materially affecting the value of
securities occur between the time when the market in which they are traded
closes and the time when a Portfolio's net asset value is calculated, such
securities will be valued at fair value in accordance with procedures
established by and under the general supervision of the Trustees.
EQUITY, CAPITAL APPRECIATION, INTERNATIONAL EQUITY, EMERGING MARKETS
EQUITY, INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, DIVERSIFIED, EUROPEAN EQUITY, JAPAN EQUITY
AND ASIA GROWTH FUNDS. In the case of the Equity Portfolios, the value of
investments listed on a domestic securities exchange, other than options on
stock indexes, is based on the last sale prices on the New York Stock Exchange
at 4:00 P.M. or, in the absence of recorded sales, at the average of readily
available closing bid and asked prices on such exchange. 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 OTC market. 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.
For purposes of calculating net asset value all assets and liabilities
initially expressed in foreign currencies will be converted into U.S. dollars at
the prevailing market rates available at the time of valuation.
Options on stock indexes traded on national securities exchanges are valued
at the close of options trading on such exchanges which is currently 4:10 P.M.,
New York time. Stock index futures and related options, which are traded on
commodities exchanges, are valued at their last sales price as of the close of
such commodities exchanges which is currently 4:15 P.M., New York time.
Securities or other assets for which market quotations are not readily available
(including certain restricted and illiquid securities) are valued at fair value
in accordance with procedures established by and under the general supervision
and responsibility of the Trustees. Such procedures include the
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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. Short-term investments
which mature in 60 days or less are valued at amortized cost if their original
maturity was 60 days or less, or by amortizing their value on the 61st day prior
to maturity, if their original maturity when acquired by the Portfolio was more
than 60 days, unless this is determined not to represent fair value by the
Trustees.
Trading in securities on most foreign exchanges and OTC markets is normally
completed before the close of the New York Stock Exchange and may also take
place on days on which the New York Stock Exchange is closed. If events
materially affecting the value of securities occur between the time when the
exchange on which they are traded closes and the time when a Portfolio's net
asset value is calculated, such securities will be valued at fair value in
accordance with procedures established by and under the general supervision of
the Trustees.
PERFORMANCE DATA
From time to time, the Funds may quote performance in terms of yield,
actual distributions, total return or capital appreciation in reports, sales
literature and advertisements published by the Trust. Current performance
information for the Funds may be obtained by calling the number provided on the
cover page of this Statement of Additional Information. See "Additional
Information" in the Prospectus.
YIELD QUOTATIONS. As required by regulations of the SEC, current yield
for the Money Market, Tax Exempt Money Market and Treasury Money Market Funds is
computed by determining the net change exclusive of capital changes in the
value of a hypothetical pre-existing account having a balance of one share at
the beginning of a seven-day calendar period, dividing the net change in account
value of the account at the beginning of the period, and multiplying the return
over the seven-day period by 365/7. For purposes of the calculation, net change
in account value reflects the value of additional shares purchased with
dividends from the original share and dividends declared on both the original
share and any such additional shares, but does not reflect realized gains or
losses or unrealized appreciation or depreciation. Effective yield for the
Money Market, Tax Exempt Money Market and Treasury Money Market Funds is
computed by annualizing the seven-day return with all dividends reinvested in
additional Fund shares. In the case of the Tax Exempt Money Market Fund, the
tax equivalent yield is computed by first computing the yield as discussed
above. Then the portion of the yield attributable to securities the income of
which was exempt for federal income tax purposes is determined. This portion of
the yield is then divided by one minus the stated assumed federal income tax
rate for individuals and then added to the portion of the yield that is not
attributable to securities, the income of which was tax exempt.
As required by regulations of the SEC, the annualized yield for the Bond,
Tax Exempt Bond, New York Total Return Bond, Global Strategic Income and Short
Term Bond Funds is computed by dividing each Fund's net investment income per
share earned during a 30-day period by the net asset value on the last day of
the period. The average daily number of shares outstanding during the period
that are eligible to receive dividends is used in determining the net investment
income per share. Income is computed by totaling the interest earned on all
debt obligations during the period and subtracting from that amount the total of
all recurring expenses incurred during the period. The 30-day yield is then
annualized on a bond-equivalent basis assuming semi-annual reinvestment and
compounding of net investment income, as described under "Additional
Information" in the Prospectus.
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Historical performance for periods prior to the establishment of the Money
Market, Tax Exempt Money Market, Bond, and Tax Exempt Bond Funds will be that of
the respective predecessor free-standing fund and will be presented in
accordance with applicable SEC staff interpretations.
Below is set forth historical yield information for the Funds or their
predecessors for the periods indicated:
MONEY MARKET FUND (5/31/96): 7-day current yield: 4.94%; 7-day effective
yield: 5.06%.
TAX EXEMPT MONEY MARKET FUND (2/29/96): 7-day current yield: 3.00%; 7-day tax
equivalent yield at 39% tax rate: 4.98%; 7-day effective yield: 3.04%.
TREASURY MONEY MARKET FUND (4/30/96): 7-day current yield: 4.77%; 7-day
effective yield: 4.88%.
SHORT TERM BOND FUND (4/30/96): 30-day yield: 5.45%.
BOND FUND (4/30/96): 30-day yield: 6.17%.
TAX EXEMPT BOND FUND (2/29/96): 30-day yield: 4.28%; 30-day tax equivalent
yield at 39% tax rate: 7.01%.
NEW YORK TOTAL RETURN BOND FUND (3/31/96): 30-day yield: 4.35%; 30-day tax
equivalent yield at 39% tax rate: 7.13%.
TOTAL RETURN QUOTATIONS. As required by regulations of the SEC, the
annualized total return of the Bond, Tax Exempt Bond, New York Total Return
Bond, Short Term Bond, Equity, Capital Appreciation, International Equity,
Emerging Markets Equity, International Opportunities, Global Strategic Income,
Diversified, European Equity, Japan Equity and Asia Growth Funds for a period
is computed by assuming a hypothetical initial payment of $1,000. It is then
assumed that all of the dividends and distributions by the Fund over the period
are reinvested. It is then assumed that at the end of the period, the entire
amount is redeemed. The annualized total return is then calculated by
determining the annual rate required for the initial payment to grow to the
amount which would have been received upon redemption.
Aggregate total returns, reflecting the cumulative percentage change over a
measuring period, may also be calculated.
Historical performance information for periods prior to the establishment
of the Money Market, Tax Exempt Money Market, Bond, Tax Exempt Bond, Equity,
Capital Appreciation and International Equity Funds will be that of the
respective predecessor free-standing fund and will be presented in accordance
with applicable SEC staff interpretations.
Below is set forth historical return information for the Funds or their
predecessors for the periods indicated:
MONEY MARKET FUND (5/31/96): Average annual total return, 1 year: 5.54%;
average annual total return, 5 years: 4.33%; average annual total return, 10
years: 5.88%; aggregate total return, 1 year: 5.54%; aggregate total return, 5
years: 23.61%; aggregate total return, 10 years: 76.99%.
TAX EXEMPT MONEY MARKET FUND (2/29/96): Average annual total return, 1 year:
3.47%; Average annual total return, 5 years: 2.94%; average annual total
return, 10 years: 3.98%; aggregate total return, 1 year: 3.47%; aggregate
total return, 5 years: 15.56%; aggregate total return, 10 years: 47.70%.
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TREASURY MONEY MARKET FUND (4/30/96): Average annual total return, 1 year:
5.36%; average annual total return, 5 years: N/A; average annual total return,
commencement of operations(*) to period end: 4.10%; aggregate total return, 1
year: 5.36%; aggregate total return, 5 years: N/A; aggregate total return,
commencement of operations(*) to period end: 13.96%.
SHORT TERM BOND FUND (4/30/96): Average annual total return, 1 year: 6.72%;
average annual total return, 5 years: N/A; average annual total return,
commencement of operations(*) to period end: 4.44%; aggregate total return, 1
year: 6.72%; aggregate total return, 5 years: N/A; aggregate total return,
commencement of operations(*) to period end: 12.69%.
BOND FUND (4/30/96): Average annual total return, 1 year: 8.49%; average
annual total return, 5 years: 7.52%; average annual total return, commencement
of operations(*) to period end: 7.88%; aggregate total return, 1 year: 8.49%;
aggregate total return, 5 years: 43.68%; aggregate total return, commencement
of operations(*) to period end: 84.58%.
TAX EXEMPT BOND FUND (2/29/96): Average annual total return, 1 year: 9.38%;
average annual total return, 5 years: 7.22%; average annual total return, 10
years: 7.03%; aggregate total return, 1 year: 9.38%; aggregate total return, 5
years: 41.71%; aggregate total return, 10 years: 97.32%.
NEW YORK TOTAL RETURN BOND FUND (3/31/96): Average annual total return, 1 year:
7.16; average annual total return, 5 years: N/A; average annual total return,
commencement of operations(*) to period end: 6.39%; aggregate total return, 1
year: 7.16%; aggregate total return, 5 years: N/A; aggregate total return,
commencement of operations(*) to period end: 12.61%.
DIVERSIFIED FUND (6/30/96): Average annual total return, 1 year: 16.51%;
average annual total return, 5 years: N/A; average annual total return,
commencement of operations(*) to period end: 11.39%; aggregate total return, 1
year: 16.51%; aggregate total return, 5 years: N/A; aggregate total return,
commencement of operations(*) to period end: 35.33%.
EQUITY FUND (5/31/96): Average annual total return, 1 year: 25.18%; average
annual total return, 5 years: 14.55%; average annual total return, 10 years
13.63%; aggregate total return, 1 year: 25.18%; aggregate total return, 5
years: 97.21%; aggregate total return, 10 years: 258.83%.
CAPITAL APPRECIATION FUND (5/31/96): Average annual total return, 1 year:
35.48%; average annual total return, 5 years: 16.54%; average annual total
return, 10 years: 11.23%; aggregate total return, 1 year: 35.48%; aggregate
total return, 5 years: 114.96%; aggregate total return, 10 years: 189.98%.
INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND (4/30/96): Average annual total return, 1 year:
11.91%; average annual total return, 5 years: 7.10%; average annual total
return, commencement of operations(*) to period end: 5.17%; aggregate total
return, 1 year: 7.10%; aggregate total return, 5 years: 40.92%; aggregate total
return, commencement of operations(*) to period end: 34.77%.
EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY FUND (4/30/96): Average annual total return, 1 year:
11.72%; average annual total return, 5 years: N/A; average annual total
return, commencement of operations(*) to period end: 2.86%; aggregate total
return, 1 year: 11.72%; aggregate total return, 5 years: N/A; aggregate total
return, commencement of operations(*) to period end: 7.04%.
EUROPEAN EQUITY FUND (6/30/96): Average annual total return, 1 year: N/A;
average annual total return, 5 years: N/A; average annual total return
commencement of operations(*) to period end: 6.85%; aggregate total return, 1
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year: N/A; aggregate total return, 5 years: N/A; aggregate total return
commencement of operations(*) to period end: 6.85%.
JAPAN EQUITY FUND (6/30/96): Average annual total return, 1 year: N/A;
average annual total return, 5 years: N/A; average annual total return
commencement of operations(*) to period end: 5.85%; aggregate total return, 1
year: N/A; aggregate total return, 5 years: N/A; aggregate total return
commencement of operations(*) to period end: 5.85%.
ASIA GROWTH FUND (6/30/96): Average annual total return, 1 year: N/A; average
annual total return, 5 years: N/A; average annual total return commencement of
operations(*) to period end: 4.42%; aggregate total return, 1 year: N/A;
aggregate total return, 5 years: N/A; aggregate total return commencement of
operations(*) to period end: 4.42%.
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The Treasury Money Market, Short Term Bond, Bond, New York Total Return
Bond, Diversified, International Equity, Emerging Markets Equity, European
Equity, Japan Equity and Asia Growth Funds commenced operations on January 4,
1993, July 8, 1993, March 11, 1988, April 11, 1994, December 15, 1993, June 1,
1990, November 15, 1993, May 13, 1996, May 6, 1996, and May 13, 1996,
respectively.
GENERAL. A Fund's performance will vary from time to time depending upon
market conditions, the composition of its corresponding Portfolio, and its
operating expenses. Consequently, any given performance quotation should not be
considered representative of a Fund's performance for any specified period in
the future. In addition, because performance will fluctuate, it may not
provide a basis for comparing an investment in a Fund with certain bank deposits
or other investments that pay a fixed yield or return for a stated period of
time.
Comparative performance information may be used from time to time in
advertising the Funds' shares, including appropriate market indices including
the benchmarks indicated under "Investment Advisor" above or data from Lipper
Analytical Services, Inc., Micropal, Inc., Ibbotson Associates, Morningstar
Inc., the Dow Jones Industrial Average and other industry publications.
In order to illustrate the benefits of balanced investing across asset
classes over longer periods of time, the Diversified Fund may use performance
data that will be based on the return of, as appropriate, the S&P 500 Index, the
Salomon Brothers Broad Investment Grade Bond Index, the Frank Russell 2000 and
2500 Indexes, and the EAFE Index. The quoted performance will illustrate what
results could have been achieved had the Fund invested specified percentages of
the Fund's assets in classes of securities that would have produced a return
equal to the relevant index over the time period at issue.
From time to time, the Funds may quote performance in terms of yield,
actual distributions, total return, or capital appreciation in reports, sales
literature, and advertisements published by the Funds. Current performance
information for the Funds may be obtained by calling the number provided on the
cover page of this Statement of Additional Information. See "Additional
Information" in the Prospectus.
PORTFOLIO TRANSACTIONS
The Advisor places orders for all Portfolios for all purchases and sales of
portfolio securities, enters into repurchase agreements, and may enter into
reverse repurchase agreements and execute loans of portfolio securities on
behalf of all the Portfolios. See "Investment Objectives and Policies."
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Fixed income and debt securities and municipal bonds and notes are
generally traded at a net price with dealers acting as principal for their own
accounts without a stated commission. The price of the security usually
includes profit to the dealers. In underwritten offerings, securities are
purchased at a fixed price which includes an amount of compensation to the
underwriter, generally referred to as the underwriter's concession or discount.
On occasion, certain securities may be purchased directly from an issuer, in
which case no commissions or discounts are paid.
MONEY MARKET, TAX EXEMPT MONEY MARKET, TREASURY MONEY MARKET, BOND, SHORT
TERM BOND, TAX EXEMPT BOND, NEW YORK TOTAL RETURN BOND AND GLOBAL STRATEGIC
INCOME FUNDS. Portfolio transactions for the Portfolios corresponding to the
Money Market, Tax Exempt Money Market, Treasury Money Market, Bond, Short Term
Bond, Tax Exempt Bond, New York Total Return Bond and Global Strategic Income
Funds will be undertaken principally to accomplish a Portfolio's objective in
relation to expected movements in the general level of interest rates. The
Portfolios corresponding to the Money Market, Treasury Money Market, Bond, Tax
Exempt Bond, New York Total Return Bond, Global Strategic Income and Short Term
Bond Funds may engage in short-term trading consistent with their objectives.
See "Investment Objectives and Policies -- Portfolio Turnover." The Tax Exempt
Money Market Portfolio will not seek profits through short-term trading, but the
Portfolio may dispose of any portfolio security prior to its maturity if it
believes such disposition is appropriate even if this action realizes profits
or losses.
In connection with portfolio transactions for the Portfolios, the Advisor
intends to seek best price and execution on a competitive basis for both
purchases and sales of securities.
The Portfolios corresponding to the Money Market, Tax Exempt Money Market
and Treasury Money Market Funds have a policy of investing only in securities
with maturities of less than thirteen months, which policy will result in high
portfolio turnovers. The Portfolio corresponding to the Short Term Bond Fund
has a policy of maintaining a short duration, which policy will also result in a
high portfolio turnover. Since brokerage commissions are not normally paid on
investments which the Portfolios make, turnover resulting from such investments
should not adversely affect the net asset value or net income of the Portfolios.
EQUITY, CAPITAL APPRECIATION, INTERNATIONAL EQUITY, EMERGING MARKETS
EQUITY, INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, DIVERSIFIED, EUROPEAN EQUITY, JAPAN EQUITY
AND ASIA GROWTH FUNDS. In connection with portfolio transactions for the Equity
Portfolios, the overriding objective is to obtain the best possible execution of
purchase and sale orders.
In selecting a broker, the Advisor considers a number of factors including:
the price per unit of the security; the broker's reliability for prompt,
accurate confirmations and on-time delivery of securities; the firm's financial
condition; as well as the commissions charged. A broker may be paid a brokerage
commission in excess of that which another broker might have charged for
effecting the same transaction if, after considering the foregoing factors, the
Advisor decides that the broker chosen will provide the best possible execution.
The Advisor monitors the reasonableness of the brokerage commissions paid in
light of the execution received. The Trustees of each Portfolio review
regularly the reasonableness of commissions and other transaction costs incurred
by the Portfolios in light of facts and circumstances deemed relevant from time
to time, and, in that connection, will receive reports from the Advisor and
published data concerning transaction costs incurred by institutional investors
generally. Research services provided by brokers to which the Advisor has
allocated brokerage business in the past include economic statistics and
forecasting services, industry and company analyses, portfolio strategy
services, quantitative data, and
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consulting services from economists and political analysts. Research services
furnished by brokers are used for the benefit of all the Advisor's clients and
not solely or necessarily for the benefit of an individual Portfolio. The
Advisor believes that the value of research services received is not
determinable and does not significantly reduce its expenses. The Portfolios do
not reduce their fee to the Advisor by any amount that might be attributable to
the value of such services.
The Portfolios or their predecessors corresponding to the Equity, Capital
Appreciation, International Equity, Emerging Markets Equity, Diversified,
European Equity, Japan Equity and Asia Growth Funds paid the following
approximate brokerage commissions for the indicated fiscal periods:
EQUITY FUND (May): 1996: $1,375,696; 1995: $1,179,132; 1994: $744,676.
CAPITAL APPRECIATION FUND (May): 1996: $1,554,459; 1995: $1,217,016; 1994:
$1,760,320.
INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND (October): 1995: $1,691,642; 1994: $1,413,238;
1993: $639,000.
DIVERSIFIED FUND (June): 1996: $220,206; 1995: $145,589; 1994: $78,737.
EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY FUND (October): 1995: $1,475,147; 1994: $1,262,905;
1993: N/A.
EUROPEAN EQUITY FUND (December): 1995: $143,417.
JAPAN EQUITY FUND (December): 1995: $0.
ASIA GROWTH FUND (December): 1995: $27,322.
The increases in brokerage commissions reflected above were due to
increased portfolio activity and an increase in net investments by investors in
a Portfolio or its predecessor.
Subject to the overriding objective of obtaining the best possible
execution of orders, the Advisor may allocate a portion of a Portfolio's
brokerage transactions to affiliates of the Advisor. In order for affiliates of
the Advisor to effect any portfolio transactions for a Portfolio, the
commissions, fees or other remuneration received by such affiliates must be
reasonable and fair compared to the commissions, fees, or other remuneration
paid to other brokers in connection with comparable transactions involving
similar securities being purchased or sold on a securities exchange during a
comparable period of time. Furthermore, the Trustees of each Portfolio,
including a majority of the Trustees who are not "interested persons," have
adopted procedures which are reasonably designed to provide that any
commissions, fees, or other remuneration paid to such affiliates are consistent
with the foregoing standard.
Portfolio securities will not be purchased from or through or sold to or
through the Co-Administrator, the Distributor or the Advisor or any other
"affiliated person" (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Co-Administrator,
Distributor or Advisor when such entities are acting as principals, except to
the extent permitted by law. In addition, the Portfolios will not purchase
securities during the existence of any underwriting group relating thereto of
which the Advisor or an affiliate of the Advisor is a member, except to the
extent permitted by law.
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On those occasions when the Advisor deems the purchase or sale of a
security to be in the best interests of a Portfolio as well as other Customers
including other Portfolios, the Advisor to the extent permitted by applicable
laws and regulations, may, but is not obligated to, aggregate the securities to
be sold or purchased for a Portfolio with those to be sold or purchased for
other customers in order to obtain best execution, including lower brokerage
commissions if appropriate. In such event, allocation of the securities so
purchased or sold as well as any expenses incurred in the transaction will be
made by the Advisor in the manner it considers to be most equitable and
consistent with its fiduciary obligations to a Portfolio. In some instances,
this procedure might adversely affect a Portfolio.
If a Portfolio that writes options effects a closing purchase transaction
with respect to an option written by it, normally such transaction will be
executed by the same broker-dealer who executed the sale of the option. The
writing of options by a Portfolio will be subject to limitations established by
each of the exchanges governing the maximum number of options in each class
which may be written by a single investor or group of investors acting in
concert, regardless of whether the options are written on the same or different
exchanges or are held or written in one or more accounts or through one or more
brokers. The number of options which a Portfolio may write may be affected by
options written by the Advisor for other investment advisory clients. An
exchange may order the liquidation of positions found to be in excess of these
limits, and it may impose certain other sanctions.
MASSACHUSETTS TRUST
The Trust is a trust fund of the type commonly known as a "Massachusetts
business trust" of which each Fund is a separate and distinct series. A copy of
the Declaration of Trust for the Trust is on file in the office of the Secretary
of The Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Declaration of Trust and the By-Laws
of the Trust are designed to make the Trust similar in most respects to a
Massachusetts business corporation. The principal distinction between the two
forms concerns shareholder liability described below.
Under Massachusetts law, shareholders of such a trust may, under certain
circumstances, be held personally liable as partners for the obligations of the
trust which is not the case for a corporation. However, the Trust's Declaration
of Trust provides that the shareholders shall not be subject to any personal
liability for the acts or obligations of any Fund and that every written
agreement, obligation, instrument or undertaking made on behalf of any Fund
shall contain a provision to the effect that the shareholders are not personally
liable thereunder.
No personal liability will attach to the shareholders under any undertaking
containing such provision when adequate notice of such provision is given,
except possibly in a few jurisdictions. With respect to all types of claims in
the latter jurisdictions, (i) tort claims, (ii) contract claims where the
provision referred to is omitted from the undertaking, (iii) claims for taxes,
and (iv) certain statutory liabilities in other jurisdictions, a shareholder may
be held personally liable to the extent that claims are not satisfied by the
Fund. However, upon payment of such liability, the shareholder will be entitled
to reimbursement from the general assets of the Fund. The Trustees intend to
conduct the operations of the Trust in such a way so as to avoid, as far as
possible, ultimate liability of the shareholders for liabilities of the Funds.
The Trust's Declaration of Trust further provides that the name of the
Trust refers to the Trustees collectively as Trustees, not as individuals or
personally, that no Trustee, officer, employee or agent of a Fund is liable to a
Fund or to a shareholder, and that no Trustee, officer, employee, or agent is
liable to any third persons in connection with the affairs of a Fund,
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except as such liability may arise from his or its own bad faith, willful
misfeasance, gross negligence or reckless disregard of his or its duties to
such third persons. It also provides that all third persons shall look solely
to Fund property for satisfaction of claims arising in connection with the
affairs of a Fund. With the exceptions stated, the Trust's Declaration of Trust
provides that a Trustee, officer, employee, or agent is entitled to be
indemnified against all liability in connection with the affairs of a Fund.
The Trust shall continue without limitation of time subject to the
provisions in the Declaration of Trust concerning termination by action of the
shareholders or by action of the Trustees upon notice to the shareholders.
DESCRIPTION OF SHARES
The Trust is an open-end management investment company organized as a
Massachusetts business trust in which each Fund represents a separate series of
shares of beneficial interest. See "Massachusetts Trust."
The Declaration of Trust permits the Trustees to issue an unlimited number
of full and fractional shares ($0.001 par value) of one or more series and
classes within any series and to divide or combine the shares (of any series, if
applicable) without changing the proportionate beneficial interest of each
shareholder in a Fund (or in the assets of other series, if applicable). To
date shares of the eighteen series described in this Statement of Additional
Information have been authorized and are available for sale to the public. Each
share represents an equal proportional interest in a Fund with each other share.
Upon liquidation of a Fund, holders are entitled to share pro rata in the net
assets of a Fund available for distribution to such shareholders. See
"Massachusetts Trust." Shares of a Fund have no preemptive or conversion rights
and are fully paid and nonassessable. The rights of redemption and exchange are
described in the Prospectus and elsewhere in this Statement of Additional
Information.
The shareholders of the Trust are entitled to a full vote for each full
share held and to a fractional vote for each fractional share. Subject to the
1940 Act, the Trustees themselves have the power to alter the number and the
terms of office of the Trustees, to lengthen their own terms, or to make their
terms of unlimited duration subject to certain removal procedures, and appoint
their own successors, PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that immediately after such appointment
the requisite majority of the Trustees have been elected by the shareholders of
the Trust. The voting rights of shareholders are not cumulative so that holders
of more than 50% of the shares voting can, if they choose, elect all Trustees
being selected while the shareholders of the remaining shares would be unable
to elect any Trustees. It is the intention of the Trust not to hold meetings of
shareholders annually. The Trustees may call meetings of shareholders for
action by shareholder vote as may be required by either the 1940 Act or the
Trust's Declaration of Trust.
Shareholders of the Trust have the right, upon the declaration in writing
or vote of more than two-thirds of its outstanding shares, to remove a Trustee.
The Trustees will call a meeting of shareholders to vote on removal of a Trustee
upon the written request of the record holders of 10% of the Trust's shares. In
addition, whenever ten or more shareholders of record who have been such for at
least six months preceding the date of application, and who hold in the
aggregate either shares having a net asset value of at least $25,000 or at least
1% of the Trust's outstanding shares, whichever is less, shall apply to the
Trustees in writing, stating that they wish to communicate with other
shareholders with a view to obtaining signatures to request a meeting for the
purpose of voting upon the question of removal of any Trustee or Trustees and
accompanied by a form of communication and request which they wish to transmit,
the Trustees shall within five business days after receipt of such application
either: (1) afford to such applicants access to a list of
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the names and addresses of all shareholders as recorded on the books of the
Trust; or (2) inform such applicants as to the approximate number of
shareholders of record, and the approximate cost of mailing to them the proposed
communication and form of request. If the Trustees elect to follow the latter
course, the Trustees, upon the written request of such applicants, accompanied
by a tender of the material to be mailed and of the reasonable expenses of
mailing, shall, with reasonable promptness, mail such material to all
shareholders of record at their addresses as recorded on the books, unless
within five business days after such tender the Trustees shall mail to such
applicants and file with the SEC, together with a copy of the material to be
mailed, a written statement signed by at least a majority of the Trustees to the
effect that in their opinion either such material contains untrue statements of
fact or omits to state facts necessary to make the statements contained therein
not misleading, or would be in violation of applicable law, and specifying the
basis of such opinion. After opportunity for hearing upon the objections
specified in the written statements filed, the SEC may, and if demanded by the
Trustees or by such applicants shall, enter an order either sustaining one or
more of such objections or refusing to sustain any of them. If the SEC shall
enter an order refusing to sustain any of such objections, or if, after the
entry of an order sustaining one or more of such objections, the SEC shall find,
after notice and opportunity for hearing, that all objections so sustained have
been met, and shall enter an order so declaring, the Trustees shall mail copies
of such material to all shareholders with reasonable promptness after the entry
of such order and the renewal of such tender.
The Trustees have authorized the issuance and sale to the public of shares
of eighteen series of the Trust. The Trustees have no current intention to
create any classes within the initial series or any subsequent series. The
Trustees may, however, authorize the issuance of shares of additional series
and the creation of classes of shares within any series with such preferences,
privileges, limitations and voting and dividend rights as the Trustees may
determine. The proceeds from the issuance of any additional series would be
invested in separate, independently managed portfolios with distinct investment
objectives, policies and restrictions, and share purchase, redemption and net
asset valuation procedures. Any additional classes would be used to distinguish
among the rights of different categories of shareholders, as might be required
by future regulations or ther unforeseen circumstances. All consideration
received by the Trust for shares of any additional series or class, and all
assets in which such consideration is invested, would belong to that series or
class, subject only to the rights of creditors of the Trust and would be subject
to the liabilities related thereto. Shareholders of any additional series or
class will approve the adoption of any management contract or distribution plan
relating to such series or class and of any changes in the investment policies
related thereto, to the extent required by the 1940 Act.
For information relating to mandatory redemption of Fund shares or their
redemption at the option of the Trust under certain circumstances, see
"Redemption of Shares" in the Prospectus.
As of September 30, 1996, the following owned of record or, to the
knowledge of management, beneficially owned more than 5% of the outstanding
shares of:
Money Market Fund--Kingsley & Co. Fund Omnibus Account (7.39%);
Tax-Exempt Money Market Fund--Kingsley & Co. Fund Omnibus Account (6.71%);
Treasury Money Market Fund--Kingsley & Co. Fund Omnibus Account (14.60%);
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Short Term Bond Fund--E. Chang as Trustee of the E. Chao Chang Revocable
Trust (30.16%), Estate of A. Marek (7.90%), Barnett Newman Foundation,
Inc. (7.01%), M.K. Kennedy (5.73%);
Bond Fund--B. Spitzer (9.01%); Boston & Co. (6.70%);
New York Total Return Bond Fund--M. Barron (7.57%), Morgan as Agent for J.
Simon (5.59%);
Capital Appreciation--Forest Laboratories, Inc. (5.81%);
Emerging Markets Equity--Morgan as Agent for Three M Operating
Subsidiaries Ltd. (6.60%);
European Equity Fund--E. Boulot and E. Boulot (50.57%), D.J. Fermo and L.
Fermo (40.08%), H.B. Roberts, Jr. (5.11%);
Japan Equity Fund--Johol & Co. (68.76%), J. Lewis (18.92%), F. Longinotto
(7.29%); and
Asia Growth Fund--Morgan as Agent for R. James and A. James (65.31%),
Morgan as Agent for T.H. McElvain (12.83%), H.B. Roberts, Jr. Recovable
Trust (6.45%), State Street Bank and Trust for E.R. Wright Rollover IRA
(5.95%).
The address of each owner listed above is c/o Morgan, 522 Fifth Avenue,
New York, New York 10036. As of the date of this Statement of Additional
Information, the officers and Trustees as a group owned less than 1% of the
shares of each Fund.
TAXES
Each Fund intends to qualify as a regulated investment company under
Subchapter M of the Code. As a regulated investment company, a Fund must,
among other things, (a) derive at least 90% of its gross income from dividends,
interest, payments with respect to loans of stock and securities, gains from the
sale or other disposition of stock, securities or foreign currency and other
income (including but not limited to gains from options, futures, and forward
contracts) derived with respect to its business of investing in such stock,
securities or foreign currency; (b) derive less than 30% of its gross income
from the sale or other disposition of stock, securities, options, futures or
forward contracts (other than options, futures or forward contracts on foreign
currencies) held less than three months, or foreign currencies (or options,
futures or forward contracts on foreign currencies), but only if such currencies
(or options, futures or forward contracts on foreign currencies) are not
directly related to a Fund's principal business of investing in stocks or
securities (or options and futures with respect to stocks or securities); and
(c) diversify its holdings so that, at the end of each quarter of its taxable
year, (i) at least 50% of the value of the Fund's total assets is represented by
cash, cash items, U.S. Government securities, securities of other regulated
investment companies, and other securities limited, in respect of any one
issuer, to an amount not greater than 5% of the Fund's total assets, and 10% of
the outstanding voting securities of such issuer, and (ii) not more than 25% of
the value of its total assets is invested in the securities of any one issuer
(other than U.S. Government securities or securities of other regulated
investment companies). As a regulated investment company, a Fund (as opposed to
its shareholders) will not be subject to federal income taxes on the net
investment income and capital gain that it distributes to its shareholders,
provided that at least 90% of its net investment income and realized net
short-term capital gain in excess of net long-term capital loss for the taxable
year is distributed in accordance with the Code's timing requirements.
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Under the Code, a Fund will be subject to a 4% excise tax on a portion of
its undistributed taxable income and capital gains if it fails to meet certain
distribution requirements by the end of the calendar year. Each Fund intends to
make distributions in a timely manner and accordingly does not expect to be
subject to the excise tax.
For federal income tax purposes, dividends that are declared by a Fund in
October, November or December as of a record date in such month and actually
paid in January of the following year will be treated as if they were paid on
December 31 of the year declared. Therefore, such dividends will be taxable to
a shareholder in the year declared rather than the year paid.
The Tax Exempt Money Market, Tax Exempt Bond and New York Total Return Bond
Funds intend to qualify to pay exempt-interest dividends to their respective
shareholders by having, at the close of each quarter of their respective taxable
years, at least 50% of the value of their respective total assets consist of tax
exempt securities. An exempt-interest dividend is that part of dividend
distributions made by the Funds which is properly designated as consisting of
interest received by the Funds on tax exempt securities. Shareholders will not
incur any federal income tax on the amount of exempt-interest dividends received
by them from the Funds, other than the alternative minimum tax under certain
circumstances. In view of each Fund's investment policies, it is expected that
a substantial portion of all dividends will be exempt-interest dividends,
although the Funds may from time to time realize and distribute net short-term
capital gains and may invest limited amounts in taxable securities under
certain circumstances. See "Investment Objective(s) and Policies" in the
Prospectus.
Distributions of net investment income, certain foreign currency gains, and
realized net short-term capital gain in excess of net long-term capital loss
(other than exempt interest dividends) are generally taxable to shareholders of
the Funds as ordinary income whether such distributions are taken in cash or
reinvested in additional shares. The Equity, Capital Appreciation and
Diversified Funds expect that a portion of these distributions to corporate
shareholders will be eligible for the dividends-received deduction, subject to
applicable limitations under the Code. Distributions to corporate shareholders
of the Money Market, Tax Exempt Money Market, Treasury Money Market, Tax Exempt
Bond, New York Total Return Bond, Bond, Short Term Bond, Global Strategic
Income, International Equity, Emerging Markets Equity, International
Opportunities, European Equity, Japan Equity and Asia Growth Funds are not
eligible for the dividends received deduction. Distributions of net long-term
capital gain (i.e., net long-term capital gains in excess of net short-term
capital loss) are taxable to shareholders of a Fund as long-term capital gain,
regardless of whether such distributions are taken in cash or reinvested in
additional shares and regardless of how long a shareholder has held shares in
the Fund. See "Taxes" in the Prospectus for a discussion of the federal income
tax treatment of any gain or loss realized on the redemption or exchange of a
Fund's shares. Additionally, any loss realized on a redemption or exchange of
shares of a Fund will be disallowed to the extent the shares disposed of are
replaced within a period of 61 days beginning 30 days before such disposition,
such as pursuant to reinvestment of a dividend in shares of the Fund.
To maintain a constant $1.00 per share net asset value, the Trustees of the
Money Market, Tax Exempt Money Market and Treasury Money Market Funds may
direct that the number of outstanding shares be reduced pro rata. If this
adjustment is made, it will reflect the lower market value of portfolio
securities and not realized losses. The adjustment may result in a shareholder
having more dividend income than net income in his account for a period. When
the number of outstanding shares of a Fund is reduced, the shareholder's basis
in the shares of the Fund may be adjusted to reflect the
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difference between taxable income and net dividends actually distributed. This
difference may be realized as a capital loss when the shares are liquidated.
See "Net Asset Value."
Gains or losses on sales of portfolio securities will be treated as
long-term capital gains or losses if the securities have been held for more than
one year except in certain cases where a put is acquired or a call option is
written thereon or the straddle rules described below are otherwise applicable.
Other gains or losses on the sale of securities will be short-term capital gains
or losses. Gains and losses on the sale, lapse or other termination of options
on securities will be treated as gains and losses from the sale of securities.
Except as described below, if an option written by a Portfolio lapses or is
terminated through a closing transaction, such as a repurchase by the Portfolio
of the option from its holder, the Portfolio will realize a short-term capital
gain or loss, depending on whether the premium income is greater or less than
the amount paid by the Portfolio in the closing transaction. If securities are
purchased by a Portfolio pursuant to the exercise of a put option written by it,
the Portfolio will subtract the premium received from its cost basis in the
securities purchased.
Under the Code, gains or losses attributable to disposition of foreign
currency or to certain foreign currency contracts, or to fluctuations in
exchange rates between the time a Portfolio accrues income or receivables or
expenses or other liabilities denominated in a foreign currency and the time a
Portfolio actually collects such income or pays such liabilities, are generaly
treated as ordinary income or ordinary loss. Similarly, gains or losses on the
disposition of debt securities held by a Portfolio, if any, denominated in
foreign currency, to the extent attributable to fluctuations in exchange rates
between the acquisition and disposition dates are also treated as ordinary
income or loss.
Forward currency contracts, options and futures contracts entered into by a
Portfolio may create "straddles" for U.S. federal income tax purposes and this
may affect the character and timing of gains or losses realized by the Portfolio
on forward currency contracts, options and futures contracts or on the
underlying securities. Certain straddles treated as short sales for tax
purposes may also result in the loss of the holding period of underlying
securities for purposes of the 30% of gross income test described above, and
therefore, a Portfolio's ability to enter into forward currency contracts,
options and futures contracts may be limited.
Certain options, futures and foreign currency contracts held by a Portfolio
at the end of each taxable year will be required to be "marked to market" for
federal income tax purposes -- i.e., treated as having been sold at market
value. For options and futures contracts, 60% of any gain or loss recognized on
these deemed sales and on actual dispositions will be treated as long-term
capital gain or loss, and the remainder will be treated as short-term capital
gain or loss regardless of how long the Portfolio has held such options or
futures. However, gain or loss recognized on certain foreign currency contracts
will be treated as ordinary income or loss.
The Equity Portfolios may invest in Equity Securities of foreign issuers.
If a Portfolio purchases shares in certain foreign corporations (referred to as
passive foreign investment companies ("PFICs") under the Code), the Portfolio
may be subject to federal income tax on a portion of an "excess distribution"
from such foreign corporation or gain from the disposition of such shares, even
though a portion of such income may have to be distributed as a taxable dividend
by the Fund to its shareholders. In addition, certain interest charges may be
imposed on a Fund or its shareholders in respect of deemed unpaid taxes arising
from such distributions or gains. Alternatively, a Fund may in some cases be
permitted to include each year in its income and distribute to shareholders a
pro rata portion of
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the foreign investment fund's income, whether or not distributed to the
Portfolio and the Fund.
Pursuant to proposed regulations, open-end regulated investment companies
such as the Funds would be entitled to elect to mark to market their stock in
certain PFICs. Marking to market in this context means recognizing as gain for
each taxable year the excess, as of the end of that year, of the fair market
value of each PFIC's stock over the owner's adjusted basis in that stock
(including mark to market gains of a prior year for which an election was in
effect).
FOREIGN SHAREHOLDERS. Dividends of net investment income and distributions
of realized net short-term gain in excess of net long-term loss to a shareholder
who, as to the United States, is a nonresident alien individual, fiduciary of a
foreign trust or estate, foreign corporation or foreign partnership (a "foreign
shareholder") will be subject to U.S. withholding tax at the rate of 30% (or
lower treaty rate) unless the dividends are effectively connected with a U.S.
trade or business of the shareholder, in which case the dividends will be
subject to tax on a net income basis at the graduated rates applicable to U.S.
individuals or domestic corporations. Distributions treated as long term
capital gains to foreign shareholders will not be subject to U.S. tax unless the
distributions are effectively connected with the shareholder's trade or business
in the United States or, in the case of a shareholder who is a nonresident alien
individual, the shareholder was present in the United States for more than 182
days during the taxable year and certain other conditions are met.
In the case of a foreign shareholder who is a nonresident alien individual
or foreign entity, a Fund may be required to withhold U.S. federal income tax as
"backup withholding" at the rate of 31% from distributions treated as long-term
capital gains and from the proceeds of redemptions, exchanges or other
dispositions of Fund shares unless IRS Form W-8 is provided. Transfers by gift
of shares of a Fund by a foreign shareholder who is a nonresident alien
individual will not be subject to U.S. federal gift tax, but the value of shares
of the Fund held by such a shareholder at his or her death will be includible in
his or her gross estate for U.S. federal estate tax purposes.
FOREIGN TAXES. It is expected that the Equity, Capital Appreciation,
International Equity, Emerging Markets Equity, International Opportunities,
Global Strategic Income, Diversified, European Equity, Japan Equity and Asia
Growth Funds may be subject to foreign withholding taxes on other foreign taxes
with respect to income (possibly including, in some cases, capital gains)
received from sources within foreign countries. In the case of the
International Equity, Emerging Markets Equity, International Opportunities,
Global Strategic Income, European Equity, Japan Equity and Asia Growth Funds, so
long as more than 50% in value of the total assets of the Fund (including its
share of the assets of the corresponding Portfolio) at the close of any taxable
year consists of stock or securities of foreign corporations, the Fund may elect
to treat any foreign income taxes deemed paid by it as paid directly by its
shareholders. These Funds will make such an election only if they deem it to
be in the best interest of their respective shareholders. The Funds will notify
their respective shareholders in writing each year if they make the election and
of the amount of foreign income taxes, if any, to be treated as paid by the
shareholders. If a Fund makes the election, each shareholder will be required
to include in his income (in addition to the dividends and distributions he
receives) his proportionate share of the amount of foreign income taxes deemed
paid by the Fund and will be entitled to claim either a credit (subject to the
limitations discussed below) or, if he itemizes deductions, a deduction for his
share of the foreign income taxes in computing federal income tax liability.
(No deduction will be permitted in computing an individual's alternative
minimum tax liability.) A shareholder
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who is a nonresident alien individual or a foreign corporation may be subject to
U.S. withholding tax on the income resulting from the election described in this
paragraph, but may not be able to claim a credit or deduction against such U.S.
tax for the foreign taxes treated as having been paid by such shareholder. A
tax-exempt shareholder will not ordinarily benefit from this election.
Shareholders who choose to utilize a credit (rather than a deduction) for
foreign taxes will be subject to the limitation that the credit may not exceed
the shareholder's U.S. tax (determined without regard to the availability of the
credit) attributable to his or her total foreign source taxable income. For
this purpose, the portion of dividends and distributions paid by each of the
Global Strategic Income, International Equity, Emerging Markets Equity,
European Equity, Japan Equity and Asia Growth Funds from its foreign source net
investment income will be treated as foreign source income. Each of these
Funds' gains and losses from the sale of securities will generally be treated as
derived from U.S. sources, however, and certain foreign currency gains and
losses likewise will be treated as derived from U.S. sources. The limitation on
the foreign tax credit is applied separately to foreign source "passive income,"
such as the portion of dividends received from the Fund which qualifies as
foreign source income. In addition, the foreign tax credit is allowed to offset
only 90% of the alternative minimum tax imposed on corporations and individuals.
Because of these limitations, if the election is made, shareholders may
nevertheless be unable to claim a credit for the full amount of their
proportionate shares of the foreign income taxes paid by the International
Equity, Emerging Markets Equity, International Opportunities, Global Strategic
Income, European Equity, Japan Equity and Asia Growth Funds.
STATE AND LOCAL TAXES. Each Fund may be subject to state or local taxes in
jurisdictions in which the Fund is deemed to be doing business. In addition, the
treatment of a Fund and its shareholders in those states which have income tax
laws might differ from treatment under the federal income tax laws.
Shareholders should consult their own tax advisors with respect to any state or
local taxes.
OTHER TAXATION. The Trust is organized as a Massachusetts business trust
and, under current law, neither the Trust nor any Fund is liable for any income
or franchise tax in The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, provided that each Fund
continues to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the
Code. The Portfolios are organized as New York trusts. The Portfolios are not
subject to any federal income taxation or income or franchise tax in the State
of New York or The Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The investment by a Fund in
its corresponding Portfolio does not cause the Fund to be liable for any income
or franchise tax in the State of New York.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
As used in this Statement of Additional Information and the Prospectus, the
term "majority of the outstanding voting securities" means the vote of (i) 67%
or more of the Fund's shares or the Portfolio's outstanding voting securities
present at a meeting, if the holders of more than 50% of the Fund's outstanding
shares or the Portfolio's outstanding voting securities are present or
represented by proxy, or (ii) more than 50% of the Fund's outstanding shares or
the Portfolio's outstanding voting securities, whichever is less.
Telephone calls to the Funds, Morgan or Eligible Institutions as
shareholder servicing agent may be tape recorded. With respect to the
securities this Statement of Additional Information and the Prospectus do not
contain all the information included in the Trust's Registration Statement filed
with the SEC under the 1933 Act and the Trust's and the Portfolios'
Registration Statements filed under the 1940 Act. Pursuant to the rules and
regulations of the SEC, certain portions have been omitted. The Registration
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Statements including the exhibits filed therewith may be examined at the office
of the SEC in Washington D.C.
Statements contained in this Statement of Additional Information and the
Prospectus concerning the contents of any contract or other document are not
necessarily complete, and in each instance, reference is made to the copy of
such contract or other document filed as an exhibit to the applicable
Registration Statements. Each such statement is qualified in all respects by
such reference.
No dealer, salesman or any other person has been authorized to give any
information or to make any representations, other than those contained in the
Prospectus and this Statement of Additional Information, in connection with the
offer contained therein and, if given or made, such other information or
representations must not be relied upon as having been authorized by any of the
Trust, the Funds or the Distributor. The Prospectus and this Statement of
Additional Information do not constitute an offer by any Fund or by the
Distributor to sell or solicit any offer to buy any of the securities offered
hereby in any jurisdiction to any person to whom it is unlawful for the Fund or
the Distributor to make such offer in such jurisdictions.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The current financial statements of the Funds are incorporated herein by
reference from the Funds' and Portfolios' annual reports and, if applicable,
semi-annual reports as filed with the SEC pursuant to Section 30(b) of the 1940
Act and Rule 30b2-1 thereunder. A copy of each such report will be provided,
without charge, to each person receiving this Statement of Additional
Information.
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APPENDIX A
DESCRIPTION OF SECURITY RATINGS
STANDARD & POOR'S
CORPORATE AND MUNICIPAL BONDS
AAA - Debt rated AAA has the highest ratings assigned by Standard & Poor's to a
debt obligation. Capacity to pay interest and repay principal is extremely
strong.
AA - Debt rated AA has a very strong capacity to pay interest and repay
principal and differs from the highest rated issues only in a small degree.
A - Debt rated A has a strong capacity to pay interest and repay principal
although it is somewhat more susceptible to the adverse effects of changes in
circumstances and economic conditions than debt in higher rated categories.
BBB - Debt rated BBB is regarded as having an adequate capacity to pay interest
and repay principal. Whereas it normally exhibits adequate protection
parameters, adverse economic conditions or changing circumstances are more
likely to lead to a weakened capacity to pay interest and repay principal for
debt in this category than for debt in higher rated categories.
BB - Debt rated BB is regarded as having less near-term vulnerability to default
than other speculative issues. However, it faces major ongoing uncertainties or
exposure to adverse business, financial or economic conditions which could lead
to inadequate capacity to meet timely interest and principal payments.
BB, B, CCC or CC - Debt rated BB, B, CCC or CC is regarded, on balance, as
predominantly speculative with respect to the issuer's capacity to pay interest
and repay principal in accordance with the terms of the obligations. BB
indicates the lowest degree of speculation and CC the highest degree of
speculation. While such debt will likely have some quality and protective
characteristics, these are outweighed by large uncertainties or major risk
exposures to adverse conditions.
COMMERCIAL PAPER, INCLUDING TAX EXEMPT
A - Issues assigned this highest rating are regarded as having the greatest
capacity for timely payment. Issues in this category are further refined with
the designations 1, 2, and 3 to indicate the relative degree of safety.
A-1 - This designation indicates that the degree of safety regarding timely
payment is very strong.
SHORT-TERM TAX-EXEMPT NOTES
SP-1 - The short-term tax-exempt note rating of SP-1 is the highest rating
assigned by Standard & Poor's and has a very strong or strong capacity to pay
principal and interest. Those issues determined to possess overwhelming safety
characteristics are given a "plus" (+) designation.
SP-2 - The short-term tax-exempt note rating of SP-2 has a satisfactory capacity
to pay principal and interest.
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MOODY'S
CORPORATE AND MUNICIPAL BONDS
Aaa - Bonds which are rated Aaa are judged to be of the best quality. They
carry the smallest degree of investment risk and are generally referred to as
"gilt edge." Interest payments are protected by a large or by an exceptionally
stable margin and principal is secure. While the various protective elements
are likely to change, such changes as can be visualized are most unlikely to
impair the fundamentally strong position of such issues.
Aa - Bonds which are rated Aa are judged to be of high quality by all standards.
Together with the Aaa group they comprise what are generally known as high grade
bonds. They are rated lower than the best bonds because margins of protection
may not be as large as in Aaa securities or fluctuation of protective elements
may be of greater amplitude or there may be other elements present which make
the long term risks appear somewhat larger than in Aaa securities.
A - Bonds which are rated A possess many favorable investment attributes and are
to be considered as upper medium grade obligations. Factors giving security to
principal and interest are considered adequate but elements may be present which
suggest a susceptibility to impairment sometime in the future.
Baa - Bonds which are rated Baa are considered as medium grade obligations,
i.e., they are neither highly protected nor poorly secured. Interest payments
and principal security appear adequate for the present but certain protective
elements may be lacking or may be characteristically unreliable over any great
length of time. Such bonds lack outstanding investment characteristics and in
fact have speculative characteristics as well.
Ba - Bonds which are rated Ba are judged to have speculative elements; their
future cannot be considered as well-assured. Often the protection of interest
and principal payments may be very moderate, and thereby not well safeguarded
during both good and bad times over the future. Uncertainty of position
characterizes bonds in this class.
B - Bonds which are rated B generally lack characteristics of the desirable
investment. Assurance of interest and principal payments or of maintenance of
other terms of the contract over any long period of time may be small.
Caa - Bonds which are rated Caa are of poor standing. Such issues may be in
default or there may be present elements of danger with respect to principal or
interest.
Ca - Bonds which are rated Ca represent obligations which are speculative in a
high degree. Such issues are often in default or have other marked
shortcomings.
C - Bonds which are rated C are the lowest rated class of bonds and issues so
rated can be regarded as having extremely poor prospects of ever attaining any
real investment standing.
COMMERCIAL PAPER, INCLUDING TAX EXEMPT
Prime-1 - Issuers rated Prime-1 (or related supporting institutions) have a
superior capacity for repayment of short-term promissory obligations. Prime-1
repayment capacity will normally be evidenced by the following characteristics:
- - - Leading market positions in well established industries.
- - - High rates of return on funds employed.
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- - - Conservative capitalization structures with moderate reliance on debt and
ample asset protection.
- - - Broad margins in earnings coverage of fixed financial charges and high
internal cash generation.
- - - Well established access to a range of financial markets and assured sources
of alternate liquidity.
SHORT-TERM TAX EXEMPT NOTES
MIG-1 - The short-term tax-exempt note rating MIG-1 is the highest rating
assigned by Moody's for notes judged to be the best quality. Notes with this
rating enjoy strong protection from established cash flows of funds for their
servicing or from established and broad-based access to the market for
refinancing, or both.
MIG-2 - MIG-2 rated notes are of high quality but with margins of protection not
as large as MIG-1.
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APPENDIX B
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONCERNING NEW YORK MUNICIPAL OBLIGATIONS
The following information is a summary of special factors affecting
investments in New York municipal obligations. It does not purport to be a
complete description and is based on information from the supplement (dated
March 20, 1996) to the Annual Information Statement of the State of New York
dated June 23, 1995 and other sources of information.
GENERAL
New York (the "State") is among the most populous states in the nation and
has a relatively high level of personal wealth. The State's economy is diverse
with a comparatively large share of the nation's finance, insurance,
transportation, communications and services employment, and a very small share
of the nation's farming and mining activity. The State's location, air
transport facilities and natural harbors have made it an important link in
international commerce. Travel and tourism constitute an important part of the
economy. The State has a declining proportion of its workforce engaged in
manufacturing and an increasing proportion engaged in service industries. This
transition reflects a national trend.
The State has historically been one of the wealthiest states in the nation.
The State economy has grown more slowly than that of the nation as a whole,
resulting in the gradual erosion of its relative economic affluence. Statewide,
urban centers have experienced significant changes involving migration of the
more affluent to the suburbs and an influx of generally less residents.
Regionally, the older northeast cities have suffered because of the relative
success that the South and the West have had in attracting people and business.
New York City (the "City") has also had to face greater competition as other
major cities have developed financial and business capabilities which make them
less dependent on the specialized services traditionally available almost
exclusively in the City.
Although industry and commerce are broadly spread across the State,
particular activities are concentrated in the following areas: Westchester
County -- headquarters for several major corporations; Buffalo -- diverse
manufacturing base; Rochester -- manufacture of photographic and optical
equipment; Syracuse and Utica-Rome area -- production of machinery and
transportation equipment; Albany-Troy-Schenectady -- government and education
center and production of electrical products; Binghampton -- original site of
the International Business Machines Corporation and continued concentration of
employment in computer and other high technology manufacturing; and New York
City -- headquarters for the nation's securities business and for a major
portion of the nation's major commercial banks, diversified financial
institutions and life insurance companies. In addition, the City houses the
home offices of major radio and television broadcasting networks, many national
magazines and a substantial portion of the nation's book publishers. The City
also retains leadership in the design and manufacture of men's and women's
apparel and is traditionally a tourist destination.
ECONOMIC OUTLOOK
The economic and financial condition of the State may be affected by
various financial, social, economic and political factors. Those factors can be
very complex, may vary from fiscal year to fiscal year, and are frequently the
result of actions taken not only by the State and its agencies and
instrumentalities, but also by entities, such as the federal government, that
are not under the control of the State. The state financial plan is based upon
forecasts of national and State economic activity. Economic forecasts
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have at times failed to predict precisely the timing and magnitude of changes in
the national and the State economies. Many uncertainties exist in forecasts of
both the national and State economies, including consumer attitudes toward
spending, the extent of corporate and governmental restructuring, federal
financial and monetary policies, the availability of credit, the level of
interest rates, and the condition of the world economy. All these could have an
adverse effect on the State. There can be no assurance that the State's economy
will not experience financial results in the current fiscal year that are worse
than predicted, with corresponding material and adverse effects on the State's
projections of receipts and disbursements.
The national economy achieved the desired "soft landing" in 1995, as growth
slowed from 6.2 percent in 1994 to a rate sufficiently slow to inhibit the
build-up of inflationary pressures. This was achieved without any material
pause in the economic expansion, although recession worries flared in the late
spring and early summer. Growth in the national economy is expected to
moderate during 1996, with the nation's gross domestic product projected to
expand by 4.6 percent in 1996 versus 5.0 percent in 1995. Declining short-term
interest rates, slowing employment growth and continued moderate inflation also
characterize the projected path for the nation's economy in the year ahead.
The annual growth rates of most economic indicators for the State improved
from 1994 to 1995, as the pace of private sector employment expansion and
personal income and wage growth all accelerated. Government employment fell as
workforce reductions were implemented at federal, state and local levels.
Similar to the nation, some moderation of growth is expected in the year ahead.
Private sector employment is expected to continue to rise, although somewhat
more slowly than in 1995, while public employment should continue to fall,
reflecting government budget cutbacks. Anticipated continued restraint in wage
settlements, a lower rate of employment growth and falling interest rates are
expected to slow personal income growth significantly.
The State has for many years had a very high State and local tax burden
relative to other states. The State and its localities have used these taxes to
develop and maintain their transportation networks, public schools and
colleges, public health systems, other social services and recreational
facilities. Despite these benefits, the burden of State and local taxation, in
combination with the many other causes of regional economic dislocation, may
have contributed to the decisions of some businesses and individuals to relocate
outside, or not locate within, the State.
To stimulate the State's economic growth, the State has developed
programs, including the provision of direct financial assistance, designed to
assist businesses to expand existing operations located within the State and to
attract new businesses to the State. Local industrial development agencies
raised an aggregate of approximately $7.8 billion in separate tax-exempt bond
issues through December 31, 1993. There are currently over 100 county, city,
town and village agencies. In addition, the New York State Urban Development
Corporation is empowered to issue, subject to certain State constitutional
restrictions and to approval by the Public Authorities Control Board, bonds and
notes on behalf of private corporations for economic development projects. The
State has also taken advantage of changes in federal bank regulations to
establish a free international banking zone in the City.
In addition, the State has provided various tax incentives to encourage
business relocation and expansion. These programs include direct tax abatements
from local property taxes for new facilities (subject to locality approval) and
investment tax credits that are applied against the State corporation franchise
tax. Furthermore, legislation passed in 1986 authorizes
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the creation of up to 40 "economic development zones" in economically distressed
regions of the State. Businesses in these zones are provided a variety of tax
and other incentives to create jobs and make investments in the zones.
The executive budget contains comparatively few tax initiatives. However,
the Governor has set aside $50 million to finance a program of additional tax
cuts designed to spur private sector job creation in the State. The Governor
intends to work jointly with the business community and the legislature to
determine the elements of the program. For financial plan purposes, the $50
million is shown as a charge against the personal income tax, implemented
through a deposit to the refund reserve. Additional tax reductions were called
for by the Governor in his annual message to the legislature of January 3, 1996,
but no specific implementation plans have been announced.
STATE FINANCIAL PLAN
The State Constitution requires the Governor to submit to the legislature a
balanced executive budget which contains a complete plan of expenditures (the
"State Financial Plan") for the ensuing fiscal year and all moneys and revenues
estimated to be available therefor, accompanied by bills containing all proposed
appropriations or reappropriations and any new or modified revenue measures to
be enacted in connection with the executive budget. A final budget must be
approved before the statutory deadline of April 1. The State Financial Plan is
updated quarterly pursuant to law.
The State's fiscal year, which commenced on April 1, 1996, and ends on
March 31, 1997, is referred to herein as the State's 1996-97 fiscal year.
The State revised the cash-basis 1995-96 State Financial Plan on December
15, 1995, in conjunction with the release of the executive budget for the
1996-97 fiscal year.
The 1995-96 General Fund Financial Plan continues to be balanced, with
reductions in projected receipts offset by an equivalent reduction in projected
disbursements. Modest changes were made to the mid-year update, reflecting two
more months of actual results, deficiency requests by State agencies (the
largest of which is for school aid resulting from revisions to data submitted by
school districts), and administrative efficiencies achieved by State agencies.
Total General Fund receipts are expected to be approximately $73 million lower
than estimated at the time of the mid-year update. Tax receipts are now
projected to be $29.57 billion, $8 million less than in the earlier plan.
Miscellaneous receipts and transfers from other funds are estimated at $3.15
billion, $65 million lower than in the mid-year update. The largest single
change in these estimates is attributable to the lag in achieving $50 million in
proceeds from sales of State assets, which are unlikely to be completed prior to
the end of the fiscal year.
Projected General Fund disbursements are reduced by a total of $73 million,
with changes made in most major categories of the 1995-96 State Financial Plan.
The reduction in overall spending masks the impact of deficiency requests
totaling more than $140 million, primarily for school aid and tuition assistance
to college students. Offsetting reductions in spending are attributable to the
continued maintenance of strict controls on spending through the fiscal year by
State agencies, yielding savings of $50 million. Reductions of $49 million in
support for capital projects reflect a stringent review of all capital
spending. Reductions of $30 million in debt service costs reflect savings from
refundings undertaken in the current fiscal year, as well as savings from lower
interest rates in the financial market. Finally, the 1995-96 Financial Plan
reflects reestimates based on actual
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results through November, the largest of which is a reduction of $70 million
in projected costs for income maintenance. This reduction is consistent with
declining caseload projections.
The balance in the General Fund at the close of the 1995-96 fiscal year is
expected to be $172 million, entirely attributable to monies in the Tax
Stabilization Reserve Fund following the required $15 million payment into that
Fund. A $40 million deposit to the Contingency Reserve Fund included as part of
the enacted 1995-96 budget will not be made, and the minor balance of $1 million
currently in the Fund will be transferred to the General Fund. These
Contingency Reserve Fund monies are expected to support payments from the
General Fund for litigation related to the State's Medicaid program, and for
federal disallowances.
Changes in federal aid programs currently pending in Congress are not
expected to have a material impact on the State's 1995-96 Financial Plan,
although prolonged interruptions in the receipt of federal grants could create
adverse developments, the scope of which cannot be estimated at this time. The
major remaining uncertainties in the 1995-96 State Financial Plan continue to be
those related to the economy and tax collections, which could produce either
favorable or unfavorable variances during the balance of the year.
The Governor presented his 1996-97 executive budget to the legislature on
December 15, 1995, one month before the legal deadline. The executive budget
also contains financial projections for the State's 1997-98 and 1998-99 fiscal
years and an updated Capital Plan. As provided by the State Constitution, the
Governor submitted amendments to his 1996-97 executive budget within 30 days
following submission. Those amendments are reflected in the discussion of the
1996-97 executive budget contained herein. There can be no assurance that the
legislature will enact the executive budget as proposed by the Governor into
law, or that the State's adopted budget projections will not differ materially
and adversely from the projections.
The 1996-97 Financial Plan projects balance on a cash basis in the General
Fund. It reflects a continuing strategy of substantially reduced State
spending, including program restructuring, reductions in social welfare
spending, and efficiency and productivity initiatives. Total General Fund
receipts and transfers from other funds are projected to be $31.32 billion, a
decrease of $1.4 billion from total receipts projected in the current fiscal
year. Total General Fund disbursements and transfers to other funds are
projected to be $31.22 billion, a decrease of $l.5 billion from spending totals
projected for the current fiscal year. After adjustments and transfers for
comparability between the 1995-96 and 1996-97 State Financial Plans, the
executive budget proposes an absolute year-to-year decline in General Fund
spending of 5.8 percent. Spending from all funding sources (including federal
aid) is proposed to increase by 0.4 percent from the prior fiscal year after
adjustments and transfers for comparability.
The executive budget proposes $3.9 billion in actions to balance the
1996-97 Financial Plan. Before reflecting any actions proposed by the Governor
to restrain spending, General Fund disbursements for 1996-97 were projected at
$35 billion, an increase of $2.3 billion or 7 percent from 1995-96. This
increase would have resulted from growth in Medicaid, inflationary increases in
school aid, higher fixed costs such as pensions and debt service, collective
bargaining agreements, inflation, and the loss of non-recurring resources that
offset spending in 1995-96. Receipts would have been expected to fall by $l.6
billion. This reduction would have been attributable to modest growth in the
State's economy and underlying tax base, the loss of non-recurring revenues
available in 1995-96 and implementation of previously enacted tax reduction
programs.
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The executive budget proposes to close this gap primarily through a series
of spending reductions and cost containment measures. The executive budget
projects (i) over $1.8 billion in savings from cost containment and other
actions in social welfare programs, including Medicaid, welfare and various
health and mental health programs; (ii) $1.3 billion in savings from a reduced
State General Fund share of Medicaid made available from anticipated changes in
the federal Medicaid program, including an increase in the federal share of
Medicaid; (iii) over $450 million in savings from reforms and cost avoidance in
educational services (including school aid and higher education), while
providing fiscal relief from certain State mandates that increase local
spending; and (iv) $350 million in savings from efficiencies and reductions in
other State programs. The assumption regarding an increased share of federal
Medicaid funding has received bipartisan congressional support and would benefit
the State and 31 other states.
The 1996-97 Financial Plan projects receipts of $31.32 billion and spending
of $31.22 billion, allowing for a deposit of $85 million to the Contingency
Reserve Fund and a required repayment of $15 million to the Tax Stabilization
Reserve Fund. Detailed explanations of the 1996-97 Financial follow a
discussion of the economic outlook.
The Governor has submitted several amendments to the executive budget.
These amendments have a nominal impact on the State's Financial Plan for 1996-97
and the subsequent years. The net impact of the amendments leaves unchanged the
total estimated amount of General Fund spending in 1996-97, which continues to
be projected at $31.22 billion. All funds spending in 1996-97 is increased by
$68 million, primarily reflecting adjustments to projections of federal funds,
and now totals $63.87 billion.
The budget amendments advanced by the Governor involving largely technical
revisions, with General Fund spending increases fully offset by spending
decreases. Reductions in estimated 1996-97 disbursements are recommended
primarily for welfare (associated with updated projections showing a declining
caseload) and debt service (reflecting lower interest rates and recent bond
sales). Disbursement increases are projected for snow and ice control, the
AIDS Institute, Health Department utilization review programs and other items.
Estimated disbursements for other funds are increased to accommodate updated
projections of federal funding in certain categorical grant programs and reduced
for welfare as noted for the General Fund.
GOVERNMENT FUNDS
The four governmental fund types that comprise the State Financial Plan are
the General Fund, the Special Revenue Funds, the Capital Projects Funds, and the
Debt Service Funds.
GENERAL FUND RECEIPTS
The 1996-97 Financial Plan projects General Fund receipts (including
transfers from other funds) of $31.32 billion, a decrease of $1.40 billion from
the 1995-96 projected level. Measured against 1995-96 levels that have been
adjusted for purposes of comparability, the decline is $1.83 billion or 5.5
percent. These 1995-96 comparability adjustments include adding back personal
income tax collections that were not recognized in 1995-96 as a result of Local
Government Assistance Corporation ("LGAC")-related transactions in that year,
and the addition of special revenue funds moved in the executive budget to the
General Fund. The estimate of taxes for 1996-97 reflects overall growth in the
yield of the tax structures (when adjusted for tax law and administrative
changes) of slightly less than 3.5 percent, reflecting a slower growing economy
and continued moderate inflation. The effects of this growth are offset by the
impact of previously enacted tax reductions. The value of these tax reductions
is currently estimated to be
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approximately $500 million in 1994-95, nearly $1.5 billion in 1995-96 and over
$3.7 billion in 1996-97.
Personal income tax collections for 1996-97 are now expected to be $16.05
billion, a decline of nearly $827 million from the projected 1995-96 level.
These estimates reflect growth in "constant law" liability of about 4.5 percent
in 1996, down from an estimated 6.5 percent growth in 1995. This increase is
more than offset by personal income tax reductions already in law, which are
estimated to produce taxpayer savings in 1996-97 of almost $2.5 billion, or $1.8
billion more than in the current year.
User tax and fee receipts are projected at $6.7 billion in 1996-97, up $48
million from 1995-96 projected levels. Total collections in this category are
dominated by the State sales and use tax, which accounts for 75 percent of total
receipts in the category. The moderate economic expansion experienced this year
and anticipated for next year produces estimated growth in the yield of the
sales and use tax of 3.2 percent in 1995-96 and 3.3 percent in 1996-97.
Total business taxes are now projected at $4.55 billion in 1996-97. While
"constant-law" liability growth is anticipated to continue in 1996-97, the
effect of additional tax reductions taking effect in 1996 will lead to a
year-to-year decline between 1996-96 and 1996-97 of $441 million. These
business tax reductions, which are estimated to depress receipts by over $600
million in the current year, will grow to nearly $l.0 billion in 1996-97.
Other tax receipts are now projected at $1.01 billion, down $51 million
from the 1995-96 projected level. The decline in receipts in this category
reflects the effects of tax reductions enacted in the last two years as well as
the earmarking of a portion of the real estate transfer tax to the Environmental
Protection Fund. Tax cuts in this category, largely in the real property gains
tax and the estate tax, are estimated at $32 million in 1994-95, $67 million in
1995-96 and $115 million in 1996-97.
Miscellaneous receipts, which include license revenues, fee and fine
income, investment income and abandoned property proceeds, as well as the
proceeds of the largest share of the State's medical provider assessment and
various one-time transactions, are now estimated to total $1.41 billion in
1996-97. This represents a decline of $119 million from 1995-96 projected
levels. Transfers from other funds consist primarily of sales tax revenues in
excess of debt service requirements used to support debt service payments to
LGAC. Projected amounts in this category for 1996-97 total $1.61 billion, a
decline of $8 million from 1995-96 levels.
DISBURSEMENTS
The 1996-97 Financial Plan projects General Fund disbursements of $31.22
billion. Projected spending decreases $1.48 billion, or 4.5 percent, from the
estimated current year. After adjustments to 1995-96 levels for purposes of
comparability, the decline is $1.91 billion or 5.8 percent. These comparability
adjustments are composed of two major actions. The first eliminates the impact
of LGAC financings, which depressed General Fund spending in 1995-96 by $271
million. The second adjustment adds $159 million in projected 1995-96 spending
currently budgeted in Special Revenue Funds, but recommended as part of the
General Fund in the 1996-97 budget.
Support for local governments is projected to decrease $1.7 billion,
primarily reflecting decreased support for social programs. General Fund
support for Medicaid is projected to be $1.65 billion lower than 1995-96, as a
result of both new cost containment proposals and the anticipated use of $1.3
billion in federal Medicaid revenues that would become available assuming
enactment of proposed federal changes in this program. This proposed offset to
the State share of Medicaid would require the implementation of a federal
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block grant for Medicaid and an increase in the federal share of Medicaid from
50 percent to 60 percent. Welfare costs also decline ($164 million), reflecting
projected caseload declines, time limits on benefits, reductions in benefits,
and continuation of workfare and anti-fraud initiatives begun in 1995-96.
General Fund support for education programs would increase by $188
million. However, this increase results from changes in the school aid payment
schedule, and the payment in 1995-96 of a portion of school aid from LGAC bond
proceeds. School aid is expected to increase $26 million on a school year basis.
Support for both State University (SUNY) and City University (CUNY) would
decline, and the State's tuition assistance program would be reduced to achieve
savings.
Support for State agency operations would decline to $6.0 billion in
1996-97 including transfers to support SUNY operations. Annual decreases for
agencies range widely from as low as 0.3 percent to as high as 25 percent. This
decline reflects the reductions to the State's workforce. The executive budget
recommends reductions of approximately 7,400 positions, undertaken primarily
through attrition and other actions. Assuming these reductions are implemented,
the State's workforce will have declined by more than 20,000 positions between
January 1995 and the end of the 1996-97 fiscal year.
General State charges are projected to total $2.32 billion in 1996-97, an
increase of $252 million from 1995-96 projected levels. Pension costs are
expected to increase by $177 million in 1996-97, primarily as a result of the
return of the New York State and Local Retirement System from the projected unit
credit actuarial method to the aggregate cost actuarial method. Health
insurance costs are projected to increase 6 percent for calendar years 1996 and
1997. Workers' compensation costs are projected to grow by 4.5 percent.
General Fund debt service includes short-term obligations of the State's
commercial paper program and debt service on its long-term bonds, which are
reflected as transfers to the General Debt Service Fund. Projected short-term
debt service costs are expected to be $12 million for 1996-97. Transfers in
support of debt service are projected to grow by 5.5 percent to $1.62 billion in
1996-97, as the State continues to use bonds to support its capital projects.
However, the rate of increase in debt service has slowed considerably from the
pace of the previous decade. In 1996-97, bonds are expected to support 44
percent of the State's capital project disbursements, compared to 48 percent in
1995-96. The $172 million transfer to the Capital Projects Fund in 1996-97 has
been reduced by $154 million from projected levels for 1995-96, reflecting
project eliminations and the deposit of funds released as a result of a
refunding of certain Housing Finance Agency bonds supported by State
appropriations. General Fund support for the operations of SUNY is proposed for
transfer into a single unified fund for all SUNY operations.
NON-RECURRING RESOURCES
The Division of the Budget estimates that the 1996-97 Financial Plan
includes approximately $123 million in non-recurring resources, comprising 0.4
percent of the General Fund budget--a decrease of almost 86 percent from last
year's level. These include $47 million in various Medicaid actions, $40
million from a refunding of Housing Finance Agency bonds, $19 million in
recoupment of payments to providers in health and mental health, and $17 million
in revenue transfers. These non-recurring savings are almost entirely offset by
non-recurring costs within the 1996-97 budget. In addition, the recommendations
included in the executive budget are expected to provide fully annualized
savings in 1997-98 which more than offset the non-recurring resources used in
1996-97.
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GENERAL FUND CLOSING FUND BALANCE
The 1996-97 closing fund balance in the General Fund is projected to be
$272 million. The required deposit to the Tax Stabilization Reserve Fund adds
$15 million to the 1995-96 balance of $172 million in that fund, bringing the
total to $187 million at the close of 1996-97. The retraining General Fund
balance reflects the deposit of $85 million to the Contingency Reserve Fund, to
provide resources to finance potential costs associated with litigation against
the State. This deposit is expected to be made pursuant to legislation
submitted with the executive budget which will require the State share of
certain non-recurring federal recoveries to be deposited to the Contingency
Reserve Fund.
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
For 1996-97, the Financial Plan projects disbursements of $28.93 billion
from Special Revenue Funds. This includes $7.65 billion from Special Revenue
Funds containing State revenues, and $21.28 billion from funds containing
federal grants, primarily for social welfare programs.
The 1996-97 executive budget recommends that all of the SUNY's revenues
be consolidated in a single fund, permitting SUNY more flexibility and control
in the use of its revenues. As a result of this proposal, General Fund support
would be transferred to this fund, rather than spent directly from the General
Fund. SUNY's spending from this fund is projected to total $2.55 billion in
1996-97. The Mass Transportation Operating Assistance Fund and the Dedicated
Mass Transportation Trust Fund, which receive taxes earmarked for mass
transportation programs throughout the State, are projected to have total
disbursements of $1.23 billion in 1996-97. Disbursements also include $1.63
billion in lottery proceeds which, after payment of administrative expenses,
permit the distribution of $1.43 billion for education purposes. One hundred
million dollars of lottery proceeds will be reserved in a separate account for a
local school tax reduction program to be agreed upon by the Governor and the
legislature for disbursement in State fiscal year 1997-98. Disbursements of $650
million in 1996-97 from the Disproportionate Share Medicaid Assistance Fund
constitutes most of the remaining estimated State Special Revenue Funds
disbursements.
Federal special revenue fund projections for 1996-97 were developed in
the midst of considerable uncertainty as to the ultimate composition of the
federal budget, including uncertainties regarding major federal entitlement
reforms. Disbursements are estimated at $21.27 billion in 1996-97, an increase
of $2.02 billion, or 10.5 percent from 1995-96. The projections included in the
1996-97 State Financial Plan assume that the federal Medicaid program will be
reformed generally along the lines of the congressional MediGrant program. This
would include an increase from 50 percent to 60 percent in the federal share of
New York's Medicaid expenses. A repeal of the federal Boren amendment regarding
provider rates is also anticipated. As a result of these changes, the executive
budget projects the receipt of $13.1 billion in total federal Medicaid
reimbursements in 1996-97, an increase of approximately $915 million from the
1995-96 level.
The second largest projected increase in federal reimbursement is for the
State's welfare program. The State is projected to receive $2.5 billion, up
$421 million from 1995-96 levels, primarily because of increased funding
anticipated from the proposed federal welfare block grant. All other federal
spending is projected at $5.7 billion for 1996-97, an increase of $626 million.
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CAPITAL PROJECTS FUNDS
Disbursements from the Capital Projects funds in 1996-97 are estimated at
$3.76 billion. This estimate is $332 million less than the 1995-96 projections.
The spending reductions are the result of program restructuring, achieved in
1995-96 and continued in the 1996-97 Financial Plan. The spending plan
includes:
$2.5 billion in disbursements for the second year of the five-year
$12.6 billion state and local highway and bridge program;
Environmental Protection Fund spending of $106.5 million;
Correctional services spending of $153 million; and
SUNY and CUNY capital spending of $196 million and $87 million,
respectively.
The share of capital projects to be financed by "pay-as-you-go" resources
is projected to hold steady in 1996-97 at approximately 27 percent.
State-supported bond issuances finance 44 percent of capital projects, with
federal grants financing the remaining 29 percent.
DEBT SERVICE FUNDS
Disbursements from Debt Service Funds are estimated at $2.64 billion in
1996-97, an increase of $206 million or 9 percent from 1995-96. Of this
increase, $85 million is attributable to transportation bonding for the state
and local highway and bridge programs which are financed by the Dedicated
Highway and Bridge Trust Fund, $35 million is for corrections including new debt
service on prisons recently purchased from New York City, and $27 million is for
the mental hygiene programs financed through the Mental Health Services Fund.
Debt service for LGAC bonds increases only slightly after years of significant
increases, as the new-money bond issuance portion of the LGAC program was
completed in state fiscal year 1995-96. Increased debt service costs primarily
reflect prior capital commitments financed by bonds issued by the state and its
public authorities, the reduced use of capitalized interest, and the use of
shorter term bonds, such as the 10 year average maturity for the Dedicated
Highway and Bridge Trust Fund bonds.
CASH FLOW
In State fiscal year 1996-97, the General Fund cash flow will not depend on
either short-term spring borrowing or the issuance of LGAC bonds. The new-money
bond issuance portion of the LGAC program was completed in 1995-96, and
provisions prohibiting the state from returning to a reliance upon cash flow
manipulation to balance its budget will remain in bond covenants until the LGAC
bonds are retired.
The 1996-97 cash flow projects substantial closing balances in each quarter
of the fiscal year, with excesses in receipts over disbursements for the first
three quarters until the last quarter of the fiscal year when local assistance
payments (primarily for school aid) drive a deficiency. The closing fund
balance is projected at $272 million. The cash flow projections assume
continuation of legislation enacted in 1995-96 that permits the state to use
balances in the Lottery Fund for cash flow purposes. These temporary transfers
are returned during the second quarter of the fiscal year so that all lottery
monies and advances of additional aid can be paid to school districts in
September.
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OUTYEAR PROJECTIONS OF RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS
The 1996-97 executive budget includes actions that would have an impact
on receipts and disbursements in future fiscal years. The Governor has proposed
closing the 1996-97 budget gap primarily through expenditure reductions and
without increases in taxes or deferrals of scheduled tax reductions. After
accounting for proposed changes to the executive budget submitted during the
30-day amendment period, the net impact of these actions is expected to produce
a potential imbalance in the 1997-98 fiscal year of $l.44 billion and in the
1998-99 fiscal year of $2.46 billion, assuming implementation of the 1996-97
executive budget recommendations. For 1997-98, receipts are estimated at $30.62
billion and disbursements at $32.05 billion. For 1998-99, receipts are
estimated at $31.85 billion and disbursements at $34.32 billion.
The outyear receipts estimates assume implementation of current law tax
reductions and the impact of the recommendations affecting receipts proposed in
the executive budget, including new tax relief. Tax reductions proposed by the
Governor in his annual message to the legislature of January 3, 1996 are not
included in these estimates. Already enacted tax reductions, which are estimated
to total more than $3.7 billion in 1996-97, rise to approximately $5.6 billion
in 1997-98 and approximately $6.0 billion in the following year. Tax reductions
recommended in the executive budget have a fully annualized cost of $75 million.
The economic scenario assumes steady, moderate growth in the national economy
through the period. Underlying "constant law" growth in receipts approximates 4
percent in 1997-98 and 4.5 percent in 1998-99. No extraordinary one-time
receipts are anticipated at this time. In addition, the projections assume a
continuation of federal tax law in effect as of year end 1995.
Outyear projections of spending, absent the impact of recommendations in
the executive budget and future executive and legislative action, would grow by
3.0 and 3.5 percent in 1997-98 and 1998-99, respectively. Spending growth is
fueled mainly by Medicaid costs. The outyear value of the recommendations
contained in the executive budget grow steadily over the next two years,
moderating the outyear growth. Projected disbursements for 1997-98 grow by only
2.7 percent, with restrained growth in all categories of the State Financial
Plan. However, in 1998-99, the increased diversion of lottery proceeds to fund
school tax relief combines with an extra payroll and Medicaid cycle to drive
growth in disbursements of just over 7 percent.
Reduced bond issuances in 1996-97 will help hold down future debt service
growth. State-supported debt is projected to grow at 3.7 percent average annual
rate over the next five years. Outstanding debt as a percentage of personal
income is projected to decline to under 6 percent over this same period.
PRIOR FISCAL YEARS
New York State's financial operations have improved during recent fiscal
years. During the period 1989-90 through 1991-92, the State incurred General
Fund operating deficits that were closed with receipts from the issuance of tax
and revenue anticipation notes ("TRANs"). First, the national recession, and
then the lingering economic slowdown in the New York and regional economy,
resulted in repeated shortfalls in receipts and three budget deficits. Through
fiscal year 1995, the State recorded balanced budgets on a cash basis, with
sub-stantial fund balances in each year as described below.
1994-95 FISCAL YEAR
New York State ended its 1994-95 fiscal year with the General Fund in
balance. The closing fund balance of $158 million reflects $157 million in the
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Tax Stabilization Reserve Fund and $1 million in the Contingency Reserve Fund
("CRF"). The CRF was established in State Fiscal year 1993-94, funded partly
with surplus moneys, to assist the State in financing the 1994-95 fiscal year
costs of extraordinary litigation known or anticipated at that time; the opening
fund balance in State fiscal year 1994-95 was $265 million. The $241 million
change in the fund balance reflects the use of $264 million in the CRF as
planned, as well as the required deposit of $23 million to the Tax Stabilization
Reserve Fund. In addition, $278 million was on deposit in the tax refund reserve
account, $250 million of which was deposited at the end of the State's 1994-95
fiscal year to continue the process of restructuring the State's cash flow as
part of the LGAC program.
Compared to the State Financial Plan for 1994-95 as formulated on June
16, 1994, reported receipts fell short of original projections by $1.163
billion, primarily in the categories of personal income and business taxes. Of
this amount, the personal income tax accounts for $800 million, reflecting weak
estimated tax collections and lower withholding due to reduced wage and salary
growth, more severe reductions in brokerage industry bonuses than projected
earlier, and deferral of capital gains realizations in anticipation of potential
federal tax changes. Business taxes fell short by $373 million, primarily
reflecting lower payments from banks as substantial overpayments of 1993
liability depressed net collections in the 1994-95 fiscal year. These shortfalls
were offset by better performance in the remaining taxes, particularly the user
taxes and fees, which exceeded projections by $210 million. Of this amount $227
million was attributable to certain restatements for accounting treatment
purposes pertaining to the CRF and LGAC; these restatements had no impact on
balance in the General Fund.
Disbursements were also reduced from original projections by $848
million. After adjusting for the net impact of restatements relating to the CRF
and LGAC which raised disbursements by $38 million, the variance is $886
million. Well over two-thirds of this variance is in the category of grants to
local governments, primarily reflecting the conservative nature of the original
estimates of projected costs for social services and other programs. Lower
education costs are attributable to the availability of $110 million in
additional lottery proceeds and the use of LGAC bond proceeds.
The spending reductions also reflect $188 million in actions initiated in
January 1995 by the Governor to reduce spending to avert a potential gap in the
1994-95 State Financial Plan. These actions included savings from a hiring
freeze, halting the development of certain services, and the suspension of
non-essential capital projects. These actions, together with $71 million in
other measures comprised the Governor's $259 million gap-closing plan, submitted
to the legislature in connection with the 1995-96 executive budget.
1993-94 FISCAL YEAR
The State ended its 1993-94 fiscal year with a balance of $1.140 billion
in the tax refund reserve account, $265 million in the CRF and $134 million in
its Tax Stabilization Reserve Fund. These fund balances were primarily the
result of an improving national economy, State employment growth, tax
collections that exceeded earlier projections and disbursements that were below
expectations. Deposits to the personal income tax refund reserve have the effect
of reducing reported personal income tax receipts in the fiscal year when made
and withdrawals from such reserve increase receipts in the fiscal year when
made. The balance in the tax refund reserve account was used to pay taxpayer
refunds.
Of the $1.140 billion deposited in the tax refund reserve account, $1.026
billion was available for budgetary planning purposes in the 1994-95 fiscal
year. The remaining $114 million was redeposited in the tax refund reserve
account at the end of the State's 1994-95 fiscal year to continue the
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process of restructuring the State's cash flow as part of the LGAC program. The
balance in the CRF was reserved to meet the cost of litigation facing the State
in its 1994-95 fiscal year.
Before the deposit of $1.140 billion in the tax refund reserve account,
General Fund receipts in 1993-94 exceeded those originally projected when the
State Financial Plan for that year was formulated on April 16, 1993 by $1.002
billion. Greater-than-expected receipts in the personal income tax, the bank
tax, the corporation franchise tax and the estate tax accounted for most of this
variance, and more than offset weaker-than-projected collections from the sales
and use tax and miscellaneous receipts. Collections from individual taxes were
affected by various factors including changes in federal business laws,
sustained profitability of banks, strong performance of securities firms, and
higher-than-expected consumption of tobacco products following price cuts.
The higher receipts resulted, in part, because the New York economy
performed better than forecasted. Employment growth started in the first quarter
of the State's 1993-94 fiscal year, and, although this lagged behind the
national economic recovery, the growth in New York began earlier than
forecasted. The New York economy exhibited signs of strength in the service
sector, in construction, and in trade. Long Island and the Mid-Hudson Valley
continued to lag behind the rest of the State in economic growth. The State
Division of the Budget believes that approximately 100,000 jobs were added
during the 1993-94 fiscal year.
Disbursements and transfers from the General Fund were $303 million below
the level projected in April 1993, an amount that would have been $423 million
had the State not accelerated the payment of Medicaid billings, which in the
April 1993 State Financial Plan were planned to be deferred into the 1994-95
fiscal year. Compared to the estimates included in the State Financial Plan
formulated in April 1993, lower disbursements resulted from lower spending for
Medicaid, capital projects, and debt service (due to refundings) and $114
million used to restructure the State's cash flow as part of the LGAC program.
Disbursements were higher than expected for general support for public schools,
the State share of income maintenance, overtime for prison guards, and highway
snow and ice removal. The State also made the first of six required payments to
the State of Delaware related to the settlement of Delaware's litigation against
the State regarding the disposition of abandoned property receipts.
During the 1993-94 fiscal year, the State also established and funded the
CRF as a way to assist the State in financing the cost of litigation affecting
the State. The CRF was initially funded with a transfer of $100 million
attributable to the positive margin recorded in the 1992-93 fiscal year. In
addition, the State augmented this initial deposit with $132 million in debt
service savings attributable to the refinancing of State and public authority
bonds during 1993-94. A year-end transfer of $36 million was also made to the
CRF, which, after a disbursement for authorized fund purposes, brought the CRF
balance at the end of 1993-94 to $265 million. This amount was $165 million
higher than the amount originally targeted for this reserve fund.
1992-93 FISCAL YEAR
The State ended its 1992-93 fiscal year with a balance of $671 million in
the tax refund reserve account and $67 million in the Tax Stabilization Reserve
Fund.
The State's 1992-93 fiscal year was characterized by performance that was
better than projected for the national and regional economies. National gross
domestic product, State personal income, and State employment and unemployment
performed better than originally projected in April 1992. This
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favorable economic performance, particularly at year end, combined with a
tax-induced acceleration of income into 1992, was the primary cause of the
General Fund surplus. Personal income tax collections were more than $700
million higher than originally projected (before reflecting the tax refund
reserve account transaction), primarily in the withholding and estimated payment
components of the tax.
There were large, but mainly offsetting, variances in other categories of
receipts. Significantly higher-than-projected business tax collections and the
receipt of unbudgeted payments from the Medical Malpractice Insurance
Association ("MMIA") and the New York Racing Association approximately offset
the loss of an anticipated $200 million federal reimbursement, the loss of
certain budgeted hospital differential revenue as a result of unfavorable court
decisions, and shortfalls in certain miscellaneous revenues.
Disbursements and transfers to other funds were $45 million above
projections in April 1992, although this includes a $150 million payment to
health insurers (financed with a receipt from the MMIA made pursuant to
legislation passed in January 1993). All other disbursements were $105 million
lower than projected. This reduction primarily reflected lower costs in
virtually all categories of spending, including Medicaid, local health programs,
agency operations, fringe benefits, capital projects and debt service as
partially offset by higher-than-anticipated costs for education programs.
CERTAIN LITIGATION
The legal proceedings noted below involve State finances, State programs
and miscellaneous tort, real property and contract claims in which the State is
a defendant and the monetary damages sought are substantial. These proceedings
could affect adversely the financial condition of the State in the 1995-96
fiscal year or thereafter. The State will describe newly initiated proceedings.
Among the more significant of these cases are those that involve: (i) the
validity of agreements and treaties by which various Indian tribes transferred
to New York title to certain land in New York; (ii) certain aspects of New
York's Medicaid rates and regulations, including reimbursements to providers of
mandatory and optional Medicaid services, and the eligibility for and nature of
home care services; (iii) challenges to provisions of Section 2807-C of the
Public Health Law, which impose a 13% surcharge on inpatient hospital bills paid
by commercial insurers and employee welfare benefit plans and portions of
Chapter 55 of the laws of 1992, which require hospitals to impose and remit to
the State an 11% surcharge on hospital bills paid by commercial insurers and
which require health maintenance organizations to remit to the State a surcharge
of up to 9%; (iv) two cases challenge provisions of Section 2807-c of the Public
Health Law, which impose a 13 percent surcharge on inpatient hospital bills paid
by commercial insurers and employee welfare benefit plans, and portions of
Chapter 55 of the Laws of 1992 which require hospitals to impose and remit to
the State an 11 percent surcharge on hospital bills paid by commercial insurers
and which require health maintenance organizations to remit to the State a
surcharge of up to 9 percent--in The Travelers Insurance Company v. Cuomo, et
al., commenced June 2, 1992, and The Health Insurance Association of America, et
al. v. Chassin, a al., commenced July 20, 1992, both in the United States
District Court for the Southern District of New York and consolidated,
plaintiffs allege that the surcharges are preempted by federal law (by decision
dated April 26, 1995, the United States Supreme Court upheld the surcharges as
not preempted by federal law); (v) challenges to the practice of reimbursing
certain Office of Mental Health patient care expenses from the client's Social
Security benefits; and (vi) alleged responsibility of New York officials to
assist in remedying
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racial segregation in the City of Yonkers. In addition, aspects of petroleum
business taxes are the subject of administrative claims and litigation.
THE CITY OF NEW YORK
The fiscal health of the State of New York is closely related to the
fiscal health of its localities, particularly the City, which has required and
continues to require significant financial assistance from New York. The City's
independently audited operating results for each of its 1981 through 1993 fiscal
years showed a General Fund surplus reported in accordance with GAAP. In
addition, the City's financial statements for the 1995 fiscal year received an
unqualified opinion from the City's independent auditors, the eleventh
consecutive year the City received such an opinion.
As required by the Office of the State Deputy Comptroller for the City of
New York (the "OSDC"), the 1997-1998 Financial Plan reflects a program of
proposed actions by the City to close the gaps between projected revenues and
expenditures of $1.4 billion, $2.2 billion and 2.9 billion for the 1998, 1999
and 2000 fiscal years, respectively. These actions, a substantial number of
which are not specified in detail, include additional agency spending
reductions, reduction in entitlements, government procurement initiatives,
revenue initiatives and the availability of the general reserve.
The OSDC and the State Financial Control Board continue their respective
budgetary oversight activities.
In response to the City's fiscal crisis in 1975, the State took action to
assist the City in returning to fiscal stability. Among those actions, the State
established the Municipal Assistance Corporation for the City of New York (the
"MAC") to provide financing assistance to the City; the New York State Financial
Control Board (the "Control Board") to oversee the City's financial affairs; the
Office of the State Deputy Comptroller for the City of New York to assist the
Control Board in exercising its powers and responsibilities; and a "Control
Period" from 1975 to 1986 during which the City was subject to certain
statutorily-prescribed fiscal-monitoring arrangements. Although the Control
Board terminated the Control Period in 1986 when certain statutory conditions
were met, thus suspending certain Control Board powers, the Control Board, MAC
and OSDC continue to exercise various fiscal-monitoring functions over the
City, and upon the occurrence or "substantial likelihood and imminence" of the
occurrence of certain events, including, but not limited to a City operating
budget deficit of more than $100 million, the Control Board is required by law
to reimpose a Control Period. Currently, the City and its Covered Organizations
(i.e., those which receive or may receive monies from the City directly,
indirectly or contingently) operate under a four-year financial plan which the
City prepares annually and periodically updates.
The staffs of the OSDC and the Control Board issue periodic reports on the
City's financial plans, as modified, analyzing forecasts of revenues and
expenditures, cash flow, and debt service requirements, as well as compliance
with the financial plan, as modified, by the City and its Covered Organizations.
OSDC staff reports issued during the mid-1980's noted that the City's budgets
benefitted from a rapid rise in the City's economy, which boosted the City's
collection of property, business and income taxes. These resources were used to
increase the City's work force and the scope of discretionary and mandated City
services. Subsequent OSDC staff reports examined the 1987 stock market crash and
the 1989-92 recession, which affected the New York City region more severely
than the nation, and attributed an erosion of City revenues and increasing
strain on City expenditures to that recession. According to a recent OSDC staff
report, the City's economy is now slowly recovering, but the scope of that
recovery is uncertain and unlikely, in the foreseeable future, to match the
expansion of the mid-1980's. Also,
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staff reports of OSDC and the Control Board have indicated that the City's
recent balanced budgets have been accomplished, in part, through the use of
non-recurring resources, tax increases and additional State assistance; that the
City has not yet brought its long-term expenditures in line with recurring
revenues; and that the City is therefore likely to continue to face future
projected budget gaps requiring the City to increase revenues and/or reduce
expenditures. According to the most recent staff reports of OSDC and the Control
Board, during the four-year period covered by the current financial plan, the
City is relying on obtaining substantial resources from initiatives needing
approval and cooperation of its municipal labor unions, Covered Organizations,
and City Council, as well as the State and federal governments, among others.
The City requires significant amounts of financing for seasonal and
capital purposes. The City's capital financing program projects long-term
financing requirements of approximately $16.1 billion for the City's fiscal
years 1997 through 2000. The major capital requirements include expenditures for
the City's water supply and sewage disposal systems, roads, bridges, mass
transit, schools, hospitals and housing.
OTHER LOCALITIES
In addition to the City, certain localities, including the City of Yonkers,
could have financial problems leading to requests for additional State
assistance during the State's 1995-96 fiscal year and thereafter. Municipalities
and school districts have engaged in substantial short-term and long-term
borrowings.
From time to time, federal expenditure reductions could reduce, or in some
cases, eliminate, federal funding of some local programs, and, accordingly,
might impose substantial increased expenditure requirements on affected
localities. If the State, the City or any of the public authorities were to
suffer serious financial difficulties jeopardizing their respective access to
the public credit markets, the marketability of notes and bonds issued by
localities within the State could be adversely affected. Localities also face
anticipated and potential problems resulting from certain pending litigation,
judicial decisions and long-range economic trends. Long-range potential problems
of declining urban population, increasing expenditures and other economic trends
could adversely affect localities and require increasing State assistance in
the future.
AUTHORITIES
The fiscal stability of the State is related, in part, to the fiscal
stability of its public authorities. Public authorities are not subject to the
constitutional restrictions on the incurrence of debt which apply to the State
itself and may issue bonds and notes within the amounts, and as otherwise
restricted by, their legislative authorization. As of September 30, 1994, there
were 18 public authorities that had aggregate outstanding debt of $70.3 billion.
Some authorities also receive moneys from State appropriations to pay for the
operating costs of certain of their programs.
The Metropolitan Transit Authority (the "MTA"), which receives the bulk of
the appropriated moneys from the State, oversees the operation of the City's bus
and subway system by its affiliates, the New York City Transit Authority and
Manhattan and Bronx Surface Transit Operating Authority (collectively, the
"TA"). The MTA has depended and will continue to depend upon federal, state and
local government support to operate the transit system because fare revenues are
insufficient.
Over the past several years, the State has enacted several taxes
(including a surcharge on the profits of banks, insurance corporations and
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general business corporations doing business in the 12-county region served by
the MTA and a special one-quarter of one percent regional sales and use tax)
that provide additional revenues for mass transit purposes, including assistance
to the MTA. In addition, a one-quarter of one percent regional mortgages
recording tax paid on certain mortgages creates an additional source of
recurring revenues for the MTA. Further, in 1993, the State dedicated a portion
of the State petroleum business tax to assist the MTA. For the 1995-96 State
fiscal year, total State assistance to the MTA is estimated at approximately
$1.1 billion.
In 1993, State legislation authorized the funding of a five-year $9.56
billion MTA capital plan for the five-year period, 1992 through 1996 (the
"1992-96 Capital Program"). The MTA has received approval of the 1992-96 Capital
Program based on this legislation from the 1992-96 Capital Program Review Board,
as State law requires. This is the third five-year plan since the legislature
authorized procedures for the adoption, approval and amendment of a five-year
plan in 1981 for a capital program designed to upgrade the performance of the
MTA's transportation systems and to supplement, replace and rehabilitate
facilities and equipment. The MTA, the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority,
and the TA are collectively authorized to issue an aggregate of $3.1 billion of
bonds (net of certain statutory exclusions) to finance a portion of the 1992-96
Capital Program. The 1992-96 Capital Program is expected to be financed in
significant part through dedication of State petroleum business taxes referred
to above.
There can be no assurance that all the necessary governmental actions for
the Capital Program will be taken, that funding sources currently identified
will not be decreased or eliminated, or that the 1992-96 Capital Program, or
parts thereof, will not be delayed or reduced. Furthermore, the power of the MTA
to issue certain bonds expected to be supported by the appropriation of State
petroleum business taxes is currently the subject of a court challenge. If the
Capital Program is delayed or reduced, ridership and fare revenues may decline,
which could, among other things, impair the MTA's ability to meet its operating
expenses without additional State assistance.
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APPENDIX C
INVESTING IN JAPAN AND ASIAN GROWTH MARKETS
JAPAN AND ITS SECURITIES MARKETS
The Japan Equity Portfolio will be subject to general economic and
political conditions in Japan. These include future political and economic
developments, the possible imposition of, or changes in, exchange controls or
other Japanese governmental laws or restrictions applicable to such investments,
diplomatic developments, political or social unrest and natural disasters.
Japan is largely dependent upon foreign economies for raw materials. For
instance, almost all of its oil is imported, the majority from the Middle East.
Oil prices therefore have a major impact on the domestic economy, as is
evidenced by the current account deficits triggered by the two oil crises of the
1970s. While Japan is working to reduce its dependence on foreign materials,
its lack of natural resources poses a significant obstacle to this effort.
GEOLOGICAL FACTORS. The islands of Japan lie in the western Pacific
Ocean, off the eastern coast of the continent of Asia. Japan has in the past
experienced earthquakes and tidal waves of varying degrees of severity, and the
risks of such phenomena, and damage resulting therefrom, continue to exist.
ASIAN GROWTH MARKETS
The Asia Growth Portfolio will be subject to certain risks and special
considerations, including those set forth below, which are not typically
associated with investing in securities of U.S. companies. In particular,
securities markets in Asian growth markets have been subject to substantial
price volatility, often without warning. This potential for sudden market
declines should be weighed and balanced against the potential for rapid growth
in Asian growth markets. Further, certain securities that the Portfolio may
purchase, and investment techniques in which the Portfolio may engage, involve
risks, including those set forth below.
INVESTMENT AND REPATRIATION RESTRICTIONS
Foreign investment in the securities markets of several Asian growth
markets is restricted or controlled to varying degrees. These restrictions may
limit investment in certain of the Asian growth markets and may increase
expenses of the Portfolio. For example, certain countries may require
governmental approval prior to investments by foreign persons in a particular
company or industry sector or limit investment by foreign persons to only a
specific class of securities of a company which may have less advantageous terms
(including price) than securities of the company available for purchase by
nationals. Certain countries may restrict or prohibit investment opportunities
in issuers or industries deemed important to national interests. In addition,
the repatriation of both investment income and capital from several of the
Asian growth markets is subject to restrictions such as the need for certain
government consents. Even where there is no outright restriction on
repatriation of capital, the mechanics of repatriation may affect certain
aspects of the operation of the Portfolio. For example, Taiwan imposes a
waiting period on the repatriation of investment capital for certain foreign
investors. Although these restrictions may in the future make it undesirable
to invest in the countries to which they apply, the Advisor does not believe
that any current repatriation restrictions would preclude the Portfolio from
effectively managing its assets.
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If, because of restrictions on repatriation or conversion, the Portfolio
were unable to distribute substantially all of its net investment income and
long-term capital gains within applicable time periods, the Portfolio could be
subject to U.S. federal income and excise taxes which would not otherwise be
incurred and may cease to qualify for the favorable tax treatment afforded to
regulated investment companies under the Code, in which case it would become
subject to U.S. federal income tax on all of its income and gains.
Generally, there are restrictions on foreign investment in certain Asian
growth markets, although these restrictions vary in form and content. In India,
Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand, the
Portfolio may be limited by government regulation or a company's charter to a
maximum percentage of equity ownership in any one company.
The Advisor has applied for approval from Indian governmental authorities
to invest in India on behalf of the Portfolio as a foreign institutional
investor (an "FII"). Under the guidelines that apply currently for FIIs, no FII
(or members of an affiliated group investing through one or more FIIs) may hold
more than 5% of the total issued capital of any Indian company. In addition,
all non-resident portfolio investments, including those of all FIIs and their
clients, may not exceed 24% of the issued share capital of any Indian company;
however, the 24% limit does not apply to investments by FIIs through authorized
offshore funds and offshore equity issues. Further, at least 70% of the total
investments made by an FII pursuant to its FII authorization must be in equity
and equity related instruments such as convertible debentures and tradeable
warrants. Under a recently adopted policy, FIIs may purchase new issues of
equity securities directly from an Indian company, subject to certain
conditions. The procedures for such direct subscription by FIIs of such equity
securities are unclear and it is likely that a further limit, in addition to the
24% limit referred to above, may be imposed. The guidelines that apply for FIIs
are relatively recent and thus experience as to their application has been
limited. At present, FII authorizations are granted for five years and may be
renewed with the approval of India governmental authorities.
Korea generally prohibits foreign investment in Won-denominated debt
securities and Sri Lanka prohibits foreign investment in government debt
securities. In the Philippines, the Portfolio may generally invest in "B"
shares of Philippine issuers engaged in partly nationalized business activities,
which shares are made available to foreigners, and the market prices, liquidity
and rights of which may vary from shares owned by nationals. Similarly, in the
People's Republic of China (the "PRC"), the Portfolio may only invest in "B"
shares of securities traded on The Shanghai Securities Exchange and The Shenzhen
Stock Exchange, currently the two officially recognized securities exchanges in
the PRC. "B" shares traded on The Shanghai Securities Exchange are settled in
U.S. dollars and those traded on The Shenzhen Stock Exchange are generally
settled in Hong Kong dollars.
In Hong Kong, Korea, the Philippines, Taiwan and Thailand, there are
restrictions on the percentage of permitted foreign investment in shares of
certain companies, mainly those in highly regulated industries, although in
Taiwan there are limitations on foreign ownership of shares of any listed
company. In addition, Korea also prohibits foreign investment in specified
telecommunications companies and the Philippines prohibits foreign investment in
mass media companies and companies providing certain professional services.
MARKET CHARACTERISTICS
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE U.S. AND ASIAN SECURITIES MARKETS. The
securities markets of Asian growth markets have substantially less volume than
the New York Stock Exchange, and equity and debt securities of most companies
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in Asian growth markets are less liquid and more volatile than equity and debt
securities of U.S. companies of comparable size. Some of the stock exchanges in
Asian growth markets, such as those in the PRC, are in the earliest stages of
their development. Many companies traded on securities markets in Asian growth
markets are smaller, newer and less seasoned than companies whose securities are
traded on securities markets in the United States. Investments in smaller
companies involve greater risk than is customarily associated with investing in
larger companies. Smaller companies may have limited product lines, markets or
financial or managerial resources and may be more susceptible to losses and
risks of bankruptcy. Additionally, market making and arbitrage activities are
generally less extensive in such markets, which may contribute to increased
volatility and reduced liquidity of such markets. Accordingly, each of these
markets may be subject to greater influence by adverse events generally
affecting the market, and by large investors trading significant blocks of
securities, than is usual in the United States. To the extent that any Asian
growth market experiences rapid increases in its money supply and investment in
equity securities for speculative purposes, the equity securities traded in any
such country may trade at price-earnings multiples higher than those of
comparable companies trading on securities markets in the United States, which
may not be sustainable. Securities markets in Asian growth markets may also be
subject to substantial governmental control, which may cause sudden or prolonged
disruptions in market prices unrelated to supply and demand considerations. This
may also be true of currency markets.
Brokerage commissions and other transaction costs on securities exchanges
in Asian growth markets are generally higher than in the United States. In
addition, security settlements may in some instance be subject to delays and
related administrative uncertainties, including risk of loss associated with the
credit of local brokers.
GOVERNMENT SUPERVISION OF ASIAN SECURITIES MARKETS; LEGAL SYSTEMS.
There is less government supervision and regulation of foreign securities
exchanges, listed companies and brokers in Asian growth markets than exists in
the United States. Less information, therefore, may be available to the Fund
than in respect of investments in the United States. Further, in certain Asian
growth markets, less information may be available to the Fund than to local
market participants. Brokers in Asian growth markets may not be as well
capitalized as those in the United States, so that they are more susceptible to
financial failure in times of market, political, or economic stress. In
addition, existing laws and regulations are often inconsistently applied. As
legal systems in some of the Asian growth markets develop, foreign investors may
be adversely affected by new laws and regulations, changes to existing laws and
regulations and preemption of local laws and regulations by national laws. In
circumstances where adequate laws exist, it may not be possible to obtain swift
and equitable enforcement of the law. Currently a mixture of legal and
structural restrictions affect the securities markets of certain Asian growth
markets.
Korea, in an attempt to avoid market manipulation, requires institutional
investors to deposit in their broker's account a percentage of the amount to be
invested prior to execution of a purchase order. That deposit requirement will
expose the Fund to the broker's credit risk. These examples demonstrate that
legal and structural developments can be expected to affect the Portfolio,
potentially affecting liquidity of positions held by the Portfolio, in
unexpected and significant ways from time to time.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND STANDARDS. Issuers in Asian growth markets
generally are subject to accounting, auditing and financial standards and
requirements that differ, in some cases significantly, from those applicable to
U.S. issuers. In particular, the assets and profits appearing on the financial
statements of an Asian growth market issuer may not reflect its
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financial position or results of operations in accordance with U.S. generally
accepted accounting principles. In addition, for an issuer that keeps
accounting records in local currency, inflation accounting rules may require,
for both tax and accounting purposes, that certain assets and liabilities be
restated on the issuer's balance sheet in order to express items in terms of
currency of constant purchasing power. Inflation accounting may indirectly
generate losses or profits. Consequently, financial data may be materially
affected by restatements for inflation and may not accurately reflect the real
condition of those issuers and securities markets. Moreover, substantially less
information may be publicly available about issuers in Asian growth markets than
is available about U.S. issuers.
SOCIAL, POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC FACTORS
Asian growth markets may be subject to a greater degree of social,
political and economic instability than is the case in the United States and
Western European countries. Such instability may result from, among other
things, the following: (i) authoritarian governments or military involvement in
political and economic decision-making, and changes in government through
extra-constitutional means; (ii) popular unrest associated with demand for
improved political, economic and social conditions; (iii) internal insurgencies,
(iv) war or hostile relations with neighboring countries; and (v) ethnic,
religious and racial disaffection. Such social, political and economic
instability could significantly disrupt the principal financial markets in which
the Portfolio invests and adversely affect the value of the Portfolio's assets.
In addition, there may be the possibility of asset expropriations or future
confiscatory levels of taxation affecting the Portfolio.
Few Asian growth markets have western-style or fully democratic
governments. Some governments in the region are authoritarian and influenced by
security forces. During the course of the last 25 years, governments in the
region have been installed or removed as a result of military coups, while
others have periodically demonstrated repressive police state characteristics.
Disparities of wealth, among other factors, have also led to social unrest in
some Asian growth markets, accompanied, in certain cases, by violence and labor
unrest. Ethnic, religious and racial disaffection, as evidenced in India,
Pakistan and Sri Lanka, have created social, economic and political problems.
Several Asian growth markets have or in the past have had hostile
relationships with neighboring nations or have experienced internal insurgency.
Thailand has experienced border conflicts with Laos and Cambodia, and India is
engaged in border disputes with several of its neighbors, including the PRC and
Pakistan. Tension between the Tamil and Sinhalese communities in Sri Lanka has
resulted in periodic outbreaks of violence. An uneasy truce exists between
North Korea and South Korea, and the recurrence of hostilities remains possible.
Reunification of North Korea and South Korea could have a detrimental effect on
the economy of South Korea. Also, the PRC continues to claim sovereignty over
Taiwan. The PRC is acknowledged to possess nuclear weapons capability; North
Korea is alleged to possess or be in the process of developing such a
capability.
The economies of most Asian growth markets are heavily dependent upon
international trade and are accordingly affected by protective barriers and the
economic conditions of their trading partners, principally, the United States,
Japan, the PRC and the European Community. The enactment by the United States
or other principal trading partners of protectionist trade legislation,
reduction of foreign investment in the local economies and general declines in
the international securities markets could have a significant adverse effect
upon the securities markets of the Asian growth markets. In addition, the
economies of some Asian growth markets, Indonesia
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and Malaysia, for example, are vulnerable to weakness in world prices for their
commodity exports, including crude oil.
Governments in certain Asian growth markets participate to a significant
degree, through ownership interest or regulation, in their respective economies.
Action by these governments could have a significant adverse effect on market
prices of securities and payment of dividends.
The PRC has only recently permitted private economic activities and the
PRC government has exercised and continues to exercise substantial control over
virtually every sector of the PRC economy through regulation and state
ownership. Continued economic growth and development in the PRC, as well as
opportunities for foreign investment, and prospects of private sector
enterprises, in the PRC, will depend in many respects on the implementation of
the PRC's current program of economic reform, which cannot be assured.
In Hong Kong, British proposals to extend limited democracy have caused a
political rift with the PRC, which is scheduled to assume sovereignty over the
colony in 1997. Although the PRC has committed by treaty to preserve the
economic and social freedoms enjoyed in Hong Kong for 50 years after regaining
control of Hong Kong, the continuation of the current form of the economic
system in Hong Kong after the reversion will depend on the actions of the
government of the PRC. In addition, such reversion has increased sensitivity in
Hong Kong to political developments and statements by public figures in the PRC.
Business confidence in Hong Kong, therefore, can be significantly affected by
such developments and statements, which in turn can affect markets and business
performance.
With respect to investments in Taiwan, it should be noted that Taiwan
lacks formal diplomatic relations with many nations, although it conducts trade
and financial relations with most major economic powers. Both the government of
the PRC and the government of the Republic of China in Taiwan claim sovereignty
over all of China. Although relations between Taiwan and the PRC are currently
peaceful, renewed frictions or hostility could interrupt operations of Taiwanese
companies in which the Portfolio invests and create uncertainty that could
adversely affect the value and marketability of its Taiwan investments.
With regard to India, agriculture occupies a more prominent position in
the Indian economy than in the United States, and the Indian economy therefore
is more susceptible to adverse changes in weather. The government of India has
exercised and continues to exercise significant influence over many aspects of
the economy, and the number of public sector enterprises in India is
substantial. Accordingly government actions in the future could have a
significant effect on the Indian economy which could affect private sector
companies, market conditions and prices and yields of securities held by the
Portfolio. Religious and ethnic unrest persists in India. The long standing
grievances between the Hindu and Muslim populations resulted in communal
violence during 1993 in the aftermath of the destruction of a mosque in Ayodhya
by radical elements of the Hindu population. The Indian government is also
confronted by separatist movements in several states and the long standing
border dispute with Pakistan over the State of Jammu and Kashmir, a majority of
whose population is Muslim, remains unsolved. In addition, Indian stock
exchanges have in the past been subject to repeated closure including for ten
days in December 1993 due to a broker's strike, and there can be no assurance
that this will not recur.
THINLY TRADED MARKETS
Compared to securities traded in the United States, all securities of
Asian growth market issuers may generally be considered to be thinly traded.
Even relatively widely held securities in such countries may not be able to
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absorb trades of a size customarily transacted by institutional investors,
without price disruptions. Accordingly, the Portfolio's ability to reposition
itself will be more constrained than would be the case for a typical equity
mutual fund.
SETTLEMENT PROCEDURES AND DELAYS
Settlement procedures in Asian growth markets are less developed and
reliable than those in the United States and in other developed markets, and the
Portfolio may experience settlement delays or other material difficulties. This
problem is particularly severe in India where settlement is through physical
delivery and, where currently, a severe shortage of vault capacity exists among
custodial banks, although efforts are being undertaken to alleviate the
shortage. In addition, significant delays are common in registering transfers
of securities, and the Portfolio may be unable to sell such securities until the
registration process is completed and may experience delays in receipt of
dividends and other entitlement. The recent and anticipated inflow of funds
into the Indian securities market has placed added strains on the settlement
system and transfer process. In addition, the Portfolio may be subject to
significant limitations in the future on the volume of trading during any
particular period, imposed by its sub-custodian in India or otherwise as a
result of such physical or other operational constraints.
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PART C
ITEM 24. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(a) Financial Statements
The following financial statements are included in Part A:
None.
The following financial statements are incorporated by reference into Part B:
The JPM Pierpont Money Market Fund
Statement of Assets and Liabilities at November 30, 1995
Statement of Operations for the fiscal year ended November 30, 1995
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
Financial Highlights
Statement of Assets and Liabilities at May 31, 1996 (unaudited)
Statement of Operations for the six months ended May 31, 1996 (unaudited)
Statement of Changes in Net Assets (unaudited)
Financial Highlights (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements May 31, 1996 (unaudited)
The Money Market Portfolio
Schedule of Investments at November 30, 1995
Statement of Assets and Liabilities at November 30, 1995
Statement of Operations for the fiscal year ended November 30, 1995
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
Supplementary Data
Notes to Financial Statements November 30, 1995
Schedule of Investments at May 31, 1996 (unaudited)
Statement of Assets and Liabilities at May 31, 1996 (unaudited)
Statement of Operations for the six months ended May 31, 1996 (unaudited)
Statement of Changes in Net Assets (unaudited)
Supplementary Data (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements May 31, 1996 (unaudited)
The JPM Pierpont Tax Exempt Money Market Fund
Statement of Assets and Liabilities at August 31, 1995
Statement of Operations for the fiscal year ended August 31, 1995
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
Financial Highlights
Notes to Financial Statements August 31, 1995
Statement of Assets and Liabilities at February 28, 1996 (unaudited)
Statement of Operations for the six months ended February 28, 1996 (unaudited)
Statement of Changes in Net Assets (unaudited)
Financial Highlights (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements February 28, 1996 (unaudited)
The Tax Exempt Money Market Portfolio
Schedule of Investments at August 31, 1995
Statement of Assets and Liabilities at August 31, 1995
Statement of Operations for the fiscal year ended August 31, 1995
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
Supplementary Data
Notes to Financial Statements August 31, 1995
Schedule of Investments at February 28, 1996 (unaudited)
Statement of Assets and Liabilities at February 28, 1996 (unaudited)
Statement of Operations for the six months ended February 28, 1996 (unaudited)
Statement of Changes in Net Assets (unaudited)
Supplementary Data (unaudited)
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Notes to Financial Statements February 28, 1996 (unaudited)
The JPM Pierpont Treasury Money Market Fund
Statement of Assets and Liabilities at October 31, 1995
Statement of Operations for the fiscal year ended October 31, 1995
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
Financial Highlights
Notes to Financial Statements October 31, 1995
Statement of Assets and Liabilities at April 30, 1996 (unaudited)
Statement of Operations for the six months ended April 30, 1996 (unaudited)
Statement of Changes in Net Assets (unaudited)
Financial Highlights (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements April 30, 1996 (unaudited)
The Treasury Money Market Portfolio
Schedule of Investments at October 31, 1995
Statement of Assets and Liabilities at October 31, 1995
Statement of Operations for the fiscal year ended October 31, 1995
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
Supplementary Data
Notes to Financial Statements October 31, 1995
Schedule of Investments at April 30, 1996 (unaudited)
Statement of Assets and Liabilities at April 30, 1996 (unaudited)
Statement of Operations for the six months ended April 30, 1996 (unaudited)
Statement of Changes in Net Assets (unaudited)
Supplementary Data (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements April 30, 1996 (unaudited)
The JPM Pierpont Short Term Bond Fund
Statement of Assets and Liabilities at October 31, 1995
Statement of Operations for the fiscal year ended October 31, 1995
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
Financial Highlights
Notes to Financial Statements October 31, 1995
Statement of Assets and Liabilities at April 30, 1996 (unaudited)
Statement of Operations for the six months ended April 30, 1996 (unaudited)
Statement of Changes in Net Assets (unaudited)
Financial Highlights (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements April 30, 1996 (unaudited)
The Short Term Bond Portfolio
Schedule of Investments at October 31, 1995
Statement of Assets and Liabilities at October 31, 1995
Statement of Operations for the fiscal year ended October 31, 1995
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
Supplementary Data
Notes to Financial Statements October 31, 1995
Schedule of Investments at April 30, 1996 (unaudited)
Statement of Assets and Liabilities at April 30, 1996 (unaudited)
Statement of Operations for the six months ended April 30, 1996 (unaudited)
Statement of Changes in Net Assets (unaudited)
Supplementary Data (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements April 30, 1996 (unaudited)
The JPM Pierpont Bond Fund
Statement of Assets and Liabilities at October 31, 1995
Statement of Operations for the fiscal year ended October 31, 1995
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
Financial Highlights
Notes to Financial Statements October 31, 1995
Statement of Assets and Liabilities at April 30, 1996 (unaudited)
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Statement of Operations for the six months ended April 30, 1996 (unaudited)
Statement of Changes in Net Assets (unaudited)
Financial Highlights (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements April 30, 1996 (unaudited)
The U.S. Fixed Income Portfolio
Schedule of Investments at October 31, 1995
Statement of Assets and Liabilities at October 31, 1995
Statement of Operations for the fiscal year ended October 31, 1995
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
Supplementary Data
Notes to Financial Statements October 31, 1995
Schedule of Investments at April 30, 1996 (unaudited)
Statement of Assets and Liabilities at April 30, 1996 (unaudited)
Statement of Operations for the six months ended April 30, 1996 (unaudited)
Statement of Changes in Net Assets (unaudited)
Supplementary Data (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements April 30, 1996 (unaudited)
The JPM Pierpont Tax Exempt Bond Fund
Statement of Assets and Liabilities at August 31, 1995
Statement of Operations for the fiscal year ended August 31, 1995
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
Financial Highlights
Notes to Financial Statements August 31, 1995
Statement of Assets and Liabilities at February 28, 1996 (unaudited)
Statement of Operations for the six months ended February 28, 1996 (unaudited)
Statement of Changes in Net Assets (unaudited)
Financial Highlights (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements February 28, 1996 (unaudited)
The Tax Exempt Bond Portfolio
Schedule of Investments at August 31, 1995
Statement of Assets and Liabilities at August 31, 1995
Statement of Operations for the fiscal year ended August 31, 1995
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
Supplementary Data
Notes to Financial Statements August 31, 1995
Schedule of Investments at February 28, 1996 (unaudited)
Statement of Assets and Liabilities at February 28, 1996 (unaudited)
Statement of Operations for the six months ended February 28, 1996 (unaudited)
Statement of Changes in Net Assets (unaudited)
Supplementary Data (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements February 28, 1996 (unaudited)
The JPM Pierpont Equity Fund
Statement of Assets and Liabilities at May 31, 1996
Statement of Operations for the Fiscal Year Ended May 31, 1996
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
Financial Highlights
Notes to Financial Statements May 31, 1996
The Selected U.S. Equity Portfolio
Schedule of Investments at May 31, 1996
Statement of Assets and Liabilities at May 31, 1996
Statement of Operations for the Fiscal Year Ended May 31, 1996
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
Supplementary Data
Notes to Financial Statements May 31, 1996
The JPM Pierpont Capital Appreciation Fund
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities at May 31, 1996
Statement of Operations for the Fiscal Year Ended May 31, 1996
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
Financial Highlights
Notes to Financial Statements May 31, 1996
The U.S. Small Company Portfolio
Schedule of Investments at May 31, 1996
Statement of Assets and Liabilities at May 31, 1996
Statement of Operations for the Fiscal Year Ended May 31, 1996
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
Supplementary Data
Notes to Financial Statements May 31, 1995
The JPM Pierpont International Equity Fund
Statement of Assets and Liabilities at October 31, 1995
Statement of Operations for the fiscal year ended October 31, 1995
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
Financial Highlights
Notes to Financial Statements October 31, 1995
Statement of Assets and Liabilities at April 30, 1996 (unaudited)
Statement of Operations for the six months ended April 30, 1996 (unaudited)
Statement of Changes in Net Assets (unaudited)
Financial Highlights (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements April 30, 1996 (unaudited)
The Non-U.S. Equity Portfolio
Schedule of Investments at October 31, 1995
Statement of Assets and Liabilities at October 31, 1995
Statement of Operations for the fiscal year ended October 31, 1995
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
Supplementary Data
Notes to Financial Statements October 31, 1995
Schedule of Investments at April 30, 1996 (unaudited)
Statement of Assets and Liabilities at April 30, 1996 (unaudited)
Statement of Operations for the six months ended April 30, 1996 (unaudited)
Statement of Changes in Net Assets (unaudited)
Supplementary Data (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements April 30, 1996 (unaudited)
The JPM Pierpont Diversified Fund
Statement of Assets and Liabilities at June 30, 1996
Statement of Operations for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 1996
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
Financial Highlights
Notes to Financial Statements June 30, 1996
The Diversified Portfolio
Schedule of Investments at June 30, 1996
Statement of Assets and Liabilities at June 30, 1996
Statement of Operations for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 1996
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
Supplementary Data
Notes to Financial Statements June 30, 1996
The JPM Pierpont Emerging Markets Equity Fund
Statement of Assets and Liabilities at October 31, 1995
Statement of Operations for the fiscal year ended October 31, 1995
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
Financial Highlights
Notes to Financial Statements October 31, 1995
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities at April 30, 1996 (unaudited)
Statement of Operations for the six months ended April 30, 1996 (unaudited)
Statement of Changes in Net Assets (unaudited)
Financial Highlights (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements April 30, 1996 (unaudited)
The Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio
Schedule of Investments at October 31, 1995
Statement of Assets and Liabilities at October 31, 1995
Statement of Operations for the fiscal year ended October 31, 1995
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
Supplementary Data
Notes to Financial Statements October 31, 1995
Schedule of Investments at April 30, 1996 (unaudited)
Statement of Assets and Liabilities at April 30, 1996 (unaudited)
Statement of Operations for the six months ended April 30, 1996 (unaudited)
Statement of Changes in Net Assets (unaudited)
Supplementary Data (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements April 30, 1996 (unaudited)
The JPM Pierpont New York Total Return Bond Fund
Statement of Assets and Liabilities at March 31, 1996
Statement of Operations for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1996
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
Financial Highlights
Notes to Financial Statements March 31, 1996
The New York Total Return Bond Portfolio
Schedule of Investments at March 31, 1996
Statement of Assets and Liabilities at March 31, 1996
Statement of Operations for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1996
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
Supplementary Data
Notes to Financial Statements March 31, 1996
The JPM Pierpont Japan Equity Fund
Statement of Assets and Liabilities at June 30, 1996 (unaudited)
Statement of Operations for the period May 6, 1996 (commencement of
operations)through June 30, 1996 (unaudited)
Statement of Changes in Net Assets (unaudited)
Financial Highlights (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements June 30, 1996 (unaudited)
The Japan Equity Portfolio
Schedule of Investments at December 31, 1995
Statement of Assets and Liabilities at December 31, 1995
Statement of Operations for the period March 28, 1995 (commencement of
operations) through December 31, 1995
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
Supplementary Data
Notes to Financial Statements December 31, 1995
Schedule of Investments at June 30, 1996 (unaudited)
Statement of Assets and Liabilities at June 30, 1996 (unaudited)
Statement of Operations for the six months ended June 30, 1996 (unaudited)
Statement of Changes in Net Assets (unaudited)
Supplementary Data (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements June 30, 1996 (unaudited)
The JPM Pierpont European Equity Fund
Statement of Assets and Liabilities at June 30, 1996 (unaudited)
Statement of Operations for the period May 13, 1996 (commencement of
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operations)through June 30, 1996 (unaudited)
Statement of Changes in Net Assets (unaudited)
Financial Highlights (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements June 30, 1996 (unaudited)
The European Equity Portfolio
Schedule of Investments at December 31, 1995
Statement of Assets and Liabilities at December 31, 1995
Statement of Operations for the period March 28, 1995 (commencement of
operations) through December 31, 1995
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
Supplementary Data
Notes to Financial Statements December 31, 1995
Schedule of Investments at June 30, 1996 (unaudited)
Statement of Assets and Liabilities at June 30, 1996 (unaudited)
Statement of Operations for the six months ended June 30, 1996 (unaudited)
Statement of Changes in Net Assets (unaudited)
Supplementary Data (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements June 30, 1996 (unaudited)
The JPM Pierpont Asia Growth Fund
Statement of Assets and Liabilities at June 30, 1996 (unaudited)
Statement of Operations for the period May 13, 1996 (commencement of
operations)through June 30, 1996 (unaudited)
Statement of Changes in Net Assets (unaudited)
Financial Highlights (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements June 30, 1996 (unaudited)
The Asia Growth Portfolio
Schedule of Investments at December 31, 1995
Statement of Assets and Liabilities at December 31, 1995
Statement of Operations for the period April 4, 1995 (commencement of
operations) through December 31, 1995
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
Supplementary Data
Notes to Financial Statements December 31, 1995
Schedule of Investments at June 30, 1996 (unaudited)
Statement of Assets and Liabilities at June 30, 1996 (unaudited)
Statement of Operations for the six months ended June 30, 1996 (unaudited)
Statement of Changes in Net Assets (unaudited)
Supplementary Data (unaudited)
Notes to Financial Statements June 30, 1996 (unaudited)
(b) Exhibits
Exhibit Number
1. Declaration of Trust, as amended, was filed as Exhibit No. 1 to Post-
effective Amendment No. 26 to the Registration Statement on
September 27, 1996.
1(a). Amendment No. 5 to Declaration of Trust; Amendment and Fifth Amended
and Restated Establishment and Designation of Series of Shares of
Beneficial Interest.**
2. Restated By-Laws were filed as Exhibit No. 2 to Post-Effective
Amendment No. 14 to the Registration Statement filed on July 28, 1995.
6. Form of Distribution Agreement between Registrant and Funds
Distributor, Inc. ("FDI") was filed as Exhibit 6 to Post-Effective
Amendment No. 24
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to the Registration Statement as filed on July 1, 1996
("Post-Effective Amendment No. 24").
8. Custodian Contract between Registrant and State Street Bank and Trust
Company ("State Street") was filed as Exhibit No. 8 to Post-Effective
Amendment No. 11 to the Registration Statement filed on November
1,1994 ("Post-Effective Amendment No. 11").
9(a). Form of Co-Administration Agreement between Registrant and FDI was
filed as Exhibit 9(a) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 24.
9(b). Restated Shareholder Servicing Agreement between Registrant and Morgan
Guaranty Trust Company of New York ("Morgan Guaranty") was filed as
Exhibit 9(b) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 20 to the Registration
Statement filed on February 27, 1996.
9(c). Transfer Agency and Service Agreement between Registrant and State
Street was filed as Exhibit No. 9(c) to Post-Effective Amendment
No.11.
9(d). Form of Fund Services Agreement, as amended, between Registrant and
Pierpont Group, Inc. was filed as Exhibit 9(d) to Post-Effective
Amendment No. 24.
9(e). Form of Restated Administrative Services Agreement between Registrant
and Morgan Guaranty was filed as Exhibit 9(e) to Post-Effective
Amendment No. 24.
10. Opinion and consent of Sullivan & Cromwell was filed as Exhibit No. 10
to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to the Registration Statement filed
on December 30, 1992 ("Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1").
11. Consents of independent accountants.**
13. Purchase Agreement was filed as Exhibit No. 13 to Pre-Effective
Amendment No. 1.
16. Schedule for computation of performance quotations was filed as
Exhibit No. 16 to Post-Effective Amendment No. 9 to the Registration
Statement filed on June 1, 1994.
17. Financial Data Schedules.*
18. Powers of Attorney were filed as Exhibit No. 18 to Post-Effective
Amendment No. 25 to the Registration Statement filed on September 11,
1996.
_________________________
*Filed herewith.
**To be filed by Amendment.
ITEM 25. PERSONS CONTROLLED BY OR UNDER COMMON CONTROL WITH REGISTRANT.
Not applicable.
ITEM 26. NUMBER OF HOLDERS OF SECURITIES.
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Shares of Beneficial Interest ($0.001 par value).
Title of Class: Number of Record Holders as of October 31, 1996.
The JPM Pierpont Money Market Fund: 4574
The JPM Pierpont Tax Exempt Money Market Fund: 2245
The JPM Pierpont Treasury Money Market Fund: 451
The JPM Pierpont Short Term Bond Fund: 119
The JPM Pierpont Bond Fund: 728
The JPM Pierpont Tax Exempt Bond Fund: 1218
The JPM Pierpont New York Total Return Bond Fund: 179
The JPM Pierpont Diversified Fund: 454
The JPM Pierpont Equity Fund: 2130
The JPM Pierpont Capital Appreciation Fund: 1834
The JPM Pierpont International Equity Fund: 2038
The JPM Pierpont Emerging Markets Equity Fund: 1641
The JPM Pierpont European Equity Fund: 27
The JPM Pierpont Asia Growth Fund: 33
The JPM Pierpont Japan Equity Fund: 28
The JPM Pierpont International Opportunities Fund: 0
The JPM Pierpont Global Strategic Income Fund: 0
ITEM 27. INDEMNIFICATION.
Reference is made to Section 5.3 of Registrant's Declaration of Trust and
Section 5 of Registrant's Distribution Agreement.
Registrant, its Trustees and officers are insured against certain expenses in
connection with the defense of claims, demands, actions, suits, or proceedings,
and certain liabilities that might be imposed as a result of such
actions, suits or proceedings.
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of
1933, as amended (the "1933 Act"), may be permitted to directors, trustees,
officers and controlling persons of the Registrant and the principal
underwriter pursuant to the foregoing provisions or otherwise, the Registrant
has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission
such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the 1933 Act and
is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification
against such liabilities (other than the payment by the Registrant of expenses
incurred or paid by a director, trustee, officer, or controlling person of the
Registrant and the principal underwriter in connection with the successful
defense of any action, suite or proceeding) is asserted against the Registrant
by such director, trustee, officer or controlling person or principal
underwriter in connection with the shares being registered, the Registrant
will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by
controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the
question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as
expressed in the 1933 Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of
such issue.
ITEM 28. BUSINESS AND OTHER CONNECTIONS OF INVESTMENT ADVISER.
Not Applicable.
ITEM 29. PRINCIPAL UNDERWRITERS.
(a) FDI, located at 60 State Street, Suite 1300, Boston, Massachusetts 02109,
is the principal underwriter of the Registrant's shares. FDI is an indirectly
wholly owned subsidiary of Boston Institutional Group, Inc., a holding
company, all of whose outstanding shares are owned by key employees. FDI is a
broker-dealer registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
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amended.
FDI acts as principal underwriter of the following investment companies other
than the Registrant:
BJB Investment Funds
Foreign Fund, Inc.
Fremont Mutual Funds
H.T. Insight Funds, Inc.
The Harris Insight Funds Trust
LKCM Fund
The Munder Funds, Inc.
The Munder Funds Trust
The PanAgora Institutional Funds
RCM Capital Funds, Inc.
RCM Equity Funds, Inc.
Skyline Funds
St. Clair Funds, Inc.
Waterhouse Investors Cash Management Funds, Inc.
The JPM Institutional Funds
JPM Series Trust
FDI does not act as depositor or investment adviser of any investment
companies.
(b) The following is a list of officers, directors and partners of FDI. The
principal address of all officers and directors is 60 State Street, Suite
1300, Boston, Massachusetts 02109.
Name; Positions and Offices with Underwriter; Position and Offices with
Registrant:
Marie E. Connolly; Director, President and Chief Executive Officer; Vice
President and Assistant Treasurer
Richard W. Ingram; Senior Vice President; President and Treasurer
John E. Pelletier; Senior Vice President and General Counsel; Vice President
and Secretary
Donald R. Roberson; Senior Vice President; None
John F. Tower III; Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and
Treasurer; Vice President and Assistant Treasurer
Rui M. Moura; First Vice President; None
Bernard A. Whalen; First Vice President; None
John W. Gomez; Chairman and Director; None
William J. Nutt; Director; None
The information required by this Item 29 with respect to each director and
officer of FDI is incorporated herein by reference to Schedule A of Form BD
filed by FDI pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (SEC File
No. 20518).
(c) Not applicable.
ITEM 30. LOCATION OF ACCOUNTS AND RECORDS.
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PIERPONT GROUP, INC.: 461 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York 10017 (records
relating to its assisting the Trustees in carrying out their duties in
supervising the Registrant's affairs).
MORGAN GUARANTY TRUST COMPANY OF NEW YORK: 60 Wall Street, New York, New York
10260-0060, 522 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York 10036 or 9 West 57th Street,
New York, New York 10019 (records relating to its functions as shareholder
servicing agent, and administrative services agent).
STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST COMPANY: 1776 Heritage Drive, North Quincy,
Massachusetts 02171 (records relating to its functions as fund accountant,
custodian, transfer agent and dividend disbursing agent).
FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC.: 60 State Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02109 (records
relating to its functions as distributor and co-administrator).
ITEM 31. MANAGEMENT SERVICES.
Not Applicable.
ITEM 32. UNDERTAKINGS.
(a) If the information called for by Item 5A of Form N-1A is contained in the
latest annual report to shareholders, the Registrant shall furnish each
person to whom a prospectus is delivered with a copy of the Registrant's
latest annual report to shareholders upon request and without charge.
(b) The Registrant undertakes to comply with Section 16(c) of the 1940 Act as
though such provisions of the 1940 Act were applicable to the Registrant,
except that the request referred to in the third full paragraph thereof may
only be made by shareholders who hold in the aggregate at least 10% of the
outstanding shares of the Registrant, regardless of the net asset value of
shares held by such requesting shareholders.
(c) The Registrant undertakes to file a post-effective amendment on behalf of
The JPM Pierpont International Opportunities Fund and The JPM Pierpont
Global Strategic Income Fund, using financial statements which need not be
certified, within four to six months from the commencement of public
investment operations of such Fund.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Investment
Company Act of 1940, the Registrant certifies that it has duly caused this
registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereto
duly authorized, in the City of Boston and Commonwealth of Massachusetts on
the 25th day of November, 1996.
THE JPM PIERPONT FUNDS
By /s/ Richard W. Ingram
---------------------------
Richard W. Ingram
President
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this registration
statement has been signed below by the following persons in the capacities
indicated on November 25, 1996.
MATTHEW HEALEY*
- ------------------------------
Matthew Healey
Trustee, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
/s/ Richard W. Ingram
- ------------------------------
Richard W. Ingram
Treasurer and Principal Accounting and Financial Officer
FREDERICK S. ADDY*
- ------------------------------
Frederick S. Addy
Trustee
WILLIAM G. BURNS*
- ------------------------------
William G. Burns
Trustee
ARTHUR C. ESCHENLAUER*
- ------------------------------
Arthur C. Eschenlauer
Trustee
MICHAEL P. MALLARDI*
- ------------------------------
Michael P. Mallardi
Trustee
*By /s/ Richard Ingram
--------------------------
Richard Ingram
as attorney-in-fact pursuant to a power of attorney previously filed.
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SIGNATURES
Each Portfolio has duly caused this registration statement on Form N-1A
("Registration Statement") of The JPM Pierpont Funds (the "Trust") (File
No. 33-54632) to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereto duly
authorized, in the City of Boston, and Commonwealth of Massachusetts on the
25th day of November, 1996.
THE TREASURY MONEY MARKET PORTFOLIO, THE TAX EXEMPT MONEY MARKET PORTFOLIO,
THE TAX EXEMPT BOND PORTFOLIO AND THE NEW YORK TOTAL RETURN BOND PORTFOLIO
By /s/ Richard W. Ingram
-------------------------
Richard W. Ingram
President
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the Trust's
Registration Statement has been signed below by the following persons in the
capacities indicated on November 25, 1996.
/s/ Richard W. Ingram
- ----------------------------
Richard W. Ingram
President and Treasurer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) of the
Portfolios
MATTHEW HEALEY*
- ----------------------------
Matthew Healey
Trustee, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) of
the Portfolios
FREDERICK S. ADDY*
- ----------------------------
Frederick S. Addy
Trustee of the Portfolios
WILLIAM G. BURNS*
- ----------------------------
William G. Burns
Trustee of the Portfolios
ARTHUR C. ESCHENLAUER*
- ----------------------------
Arthur C. Eschenlauer
Trustee of the Portfolios
MICHAEL P. MALLARDI*
- ----------------------------
Michael P. Mallardi
Trustee of the Portfolios
*By /s/ Richard W. Ingram
------------------------
Richard W. Ingram
as attorney-in-fact pursuant to a power of attorney previously filed.
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SIGNATURES
Each Portfolio has duly caused this registration statement on Form N-1A
("Registration Statement") of The JPM Pierpont Funds (the "Trust") (File
No. 33-54632) to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereto duly
authorized, in the Cayman Islands, on the 25th day of November, 1996.
THE MONEY MARKET PORTFOLIO, THE SHORT TERM BOND PORTFOLIO, THE U.S. FIXED INCOME
PORTFOLIO, THE SELECTED U.S. EQUITY PORTFOLIO, THE U.S. SMALL COMPANY PORTFOLIO,
THE NON-U.S. EQUITY PORTFOLIO, THE DIVERSIFIED PORTFOLIO, THE EMERGING MARKETS
EQUITY PORTFOLIO AND THE SERIES PORTFOLIO
/s/ Lenore J. McCabe
By -------------------------
Lenore J. McCabe
Assistant Secretary and Assistant Treasurer
of the Portfolios
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the Trust's
Registration Statement has been signed below by the following persons in the
capacities indicated on November 25, 1996.
RICHARD W. INGRAM*
- ----------------------------
Richard W. Ingram
President and Treasurer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) of the
Portfolios
MATTHEW HEALEY*
- ----------------------------
Matthew Healey
Trustee, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) of
the Portfolios
FREDERICK S. ADDY*
- ----------------------------
Frederick S. Addy
Trustee of the Portfolios
WILLIAM G. BURNS*
- ----------------------------
William G. Burns
Trustee of the Portfolios
ARTHUR C. ESCHENLAUER*
- ----------------------------
Arthur C. Eschenlauer
Trustee of the Portfolios
MICHAEL P. MALLARDI*
- ----------------------------
Michael P. Mallardi
Trustee of the Portfolios
/s/ Lenore J. McCabe
*By ------------------------
Lenore J. McCabe
as attorney-in-fact pursuant to a power of attorney previously filed.
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit No. Description of Exhibit
- - ------------ ----------------------
EX-27.1 to
EX-27.15 Financial Data Schedules.
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TOTAL RETURN BOND FUND AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY
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JPM PIERPONT EUROPEAN EQUITY FUND AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY
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PIERPONT JAPAN EQUITY FUND AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY
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PIERPONT ASIA GROWTH FUND AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY
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