JP MORGAN FUNDS, N-30D, 1998-01-30

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LETTER TO THE SHAREHOLDERS OF THE J.P. MORGAN U.S. SMALL COMPANY FUND

January 12, 1998

Dear Shareholder:

Your Fund has changed its name. The JPM Pierpont U.S. Small Company Fund is
now the J.P. Morgan U.S. Small Company Fund. When J.P. Morgan began advising
mutual funds over 15 years ago, regulatory restrictions prevented us from
using our name in the title of any mutual fund, which led to the JPM acronym
and the use of the name Pierpont, the middle name of J.P. Morgan, our
founder. With the evolution of today's financial marketplace, we are now able
to proudly include the full J.P. Morgan name in the title of your Fund.

We are pleased to report that the six months ended November 30, 1997 proved
to be a rewarding one for investing in small companies. Despite an increase
in market volatility and negative returns in October, small company stocks
posted strong overall returns. The Fund's 16.15% total return for the
six-month period topped both the 15.55% return for the Lipper Small Company
Growth Fund Average and the 14.19% return for its benchmark, the Russell
2500. The Fund's net asset value advanced from $26.04 per share on May 31,
1997 to $27.99 at the end of the reporting period, after making distributions
of $1.36 from long-term capital gains, $0.74from short-term capital gains and
$0.07from ordinary income.

The report that follows includes an interview with James B. Otness, a member
of our portfolio management team. This interview is designed to answer
commonly asked questions about the Fund, elaborate on what happened during
the reporting period, and provide an outlook for the months ahead.

As chairman and president of Asset Management Services, we appreciate your
investment in the Fund. If

you have any comments or questions, please call your Morgan representative or
J.P. Morgan Funds Services at (800) 521-5411.

Sincerely yours,

/s/ Ramon de Oliveira /s/ Keith M. Schappert

Ramon de Oliveira Keith M. Schappert

Chairman of Asset Management Services President of Asset Management Services
J.P. Morgan & Co. Incorporated J.P. Morgan & Co. Incorporated

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

LETTER TO THE SHAREHOLDERS . . . . 1 FUND FACTS AND HIGHLIGHTS . . . . . . 5

FUND PERFORMANCE . . . . . . . . . 2 SPECIAL FUND-BASED SERVICES . . . . . 6

PORTFOLIO MANAGER Q&A. . . . . . . 3 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. . . . . . . . . 8
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FUND PERFORMANCE

EXAMINING PERFORMANCE
One way to look at performance is to review a fund's average annual total
return. This figure takes the fund's actual (or cumulative) return and shows
what would have happened if the fund had achieved that return by performing
at a constant rate each year. Average annual total returns represent the
average yearly change in a fund's value over various time periods, typically
1, 5, or 10 years (or since inception). Total returns for periods of less
than one year are not annualized and provide a picture of how a fund has
performed over the short term.

PERFORMANCE TOTAL RETURNS AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS
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THREE SIX ONE THREE FIVE TEN
AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 1997 MONTHS MONTHS YEAR YEARS YEARS YEARS
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J.P. Morgan
U.S. Small Company Fund 2.27% 16.15% 24.82% 25.37% 15.83% 17.09%
Russell Benchmark* 2.21% 14.19% 23.72% 25.03% 18.01% 17.06%
Lipper Small Company
Growth Fund Average 1.31% 15.55% 21.00% 23.28% 16.97% 18.03%

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 1997
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J.P. Morgan
U.S. Small Company Fund 15.31% 32.30% 35.22% 25.35% 20.44% 12.14%
Russell Benchmark* 14.35% 31.63% 34.30% 24.98% 21.52% 12.70%
Lipper Small Company
Growth Fund Average 16.55% 36.49% 29.79% 24.99% 21.08% 14.29%

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*THE RUSSELL BENCHMARK IS COMPRISED OF THE RUSSELL 2000 INDEX PRIOR TO AUGUST
31, 1993 AND THE RUSSELL 2500 INDEX THEREAFTER.

PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT A GUARANTEE OF FUTURE RESULTS. FUND RETURNS ASSUME
THE REINVESTMENT OF DISTRIBUTIONS AND REFLECT REIMBURSEMENT OF CERTAIN FUND
AND PORTFOLIO EXPENSES AS DESCRIBED IN THE PROSPECTUS. LIPPER ANALYTICAL
SERVICES, INC. IS A LEADING SOURCE FOR MUTUAL FUND DATA.

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PORTFOLIO MANAGER Q&A

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Following is an interview with JAMES B. OTNESS, a member of the portfolio
management team for The U.S. Small Company Portfolio in which the Fund
invests. James has managed client portfolios employing a small company
investment approach since 1983. In his prior assignments, he managed large
capitalization equities and headed a group of technology analysts in the
Investment Research Department. He joined Morgan in 1970 after graduation
from Harvard University and service in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. He is a
Chartered Financial Analyst. This interview was conducted on January 9, 1998
and reflects James' views on that date.

WHAT HAPPENED IN THE SMALL CAP MARKET DURING THE REPORTING PERIOD?

JBO: The small-cap market had another good year in absolute terms,
especially during the fund's six-month reporting period. The market rose over
14% for the six-month period.

Over the course of the year, large-capitalization stocks performed best,
followed by mid-cap and then small-cap. The theme has been a flight to
safety. Traditionally, large capitalization stocks have been less risky and
investors often prefer them in times of uncertainty. Even within the
large-cap market, the biggest names, the so called "Nifty Fifty," had the
best returns.

In the third calendar quarter, we saw a reversal of this. A lack of concern
for inflation or Asian problems led to a broadening of the market, and small
stocks quickly became the best performing segment of the market during that
time. Of course, October put an end to this. The turmoil in Asia spilled over
into our own markets and we saw a sell-off, with small stocks getting hit the
hardest.

WITH LARGE STOCKS PERFORMING SO WELL, WHAT IS THE ARGUMENT FOR INVESTING IN
SMALL STOCKS?

JBO: There are a few, but the most interesting is that large companies in
general stand to be hurt the most by Asia. There are some segments of the
small company universe, such as the technology sector, that have significant
Asian exposure. However, large corporations tend to derive a greater portion
of their revenues from overseas. Yet, the Asian meltdown and the anticipated
Asian economic slowdown has investors flocking toward the perceived safety of
large company stocks. We expect the tables to turn once investors think this
through.

Adding to that, the dollar is likely to strengthen in this scenario, and
that's likely to be a headwind for large companies. Overall, we continue to
believe that small-cap stocks are undervalued relative to large-cap stocks.

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HOW MUCH EXPOSURE DOES THE FUND HAVE IN THE TECHNOLOGY SECTOR?

JBO: The Portfolio is sector neutral, meaning that we have about the same
exposure to technology stocks as the benchmark, the Russell 2500. Right now
that's about 12%. Funds that were heavy in technology issues were badly hurt
in October. To us, this is a reminder of why we keep the fund sector neutral.
The diversity in the fund's portfolio has been beneficial during this recent
period of volatility.

DURING THE SIX-MONTH PERIOD, THE FUND PROVIDED A RETURN OF 16.15% RETURN,
BEATING THE 14.19% RETURN FOR THE RUSSELL 2500. CAN YOU GIVE US A STOCK
SELECTION EXAMPLE THAT HELPED THE FUND OUTPERFORM ITS BENCHMARK?

JBO: A good example would be D.R. HORTON. The Portfolio held a large
position in that company throughout the period. D.R. Horton builds and sells
high-quality, single-family homes to the entry-level market. They have an
entrepreneurial management structure and a conservative approach to acquiring
land to build on. They have the highest margin of any home builder and they
are the fastest growing as well. They've reported 76 consecutive quarters of
consistent sales and profitability growth. Adding to this, we're in a period
of strong economic growth and low mortgage rates, which has translated to
double-digit new home orders for the industry.

This is a stock that the Portfolio has owned for some time. We felt it was an
unrecognized value. Not surprisingly, many analysts have recently revised
their earnings estimates upward, recognizing the company's strong performance.

WHAT IS YOUR OUTLOOK FOR SMALL COMPANY STOCKS IN THE COMING MONTHS? AND WITH
THAT IN MIND, HOW ARE YOU POSITIONING THE PORTFOLIO?

JBO: We continue to believe small-cap stocks are a better value than
large-cap stocks for the reasons we just discussed. In terms of strategy, we
manage the fund in a similar fashion regardless of the market environment. We
keep it well diversified and sector neutral and we focus on stock selection
to provide the performance. With this approach, we try to insulate the fund
from macro events, such as the Asian crisis. We rely on the breadth of our
research to generate returns, as opposed to making style or theme bets. If
the market volatility continues, we believe our consistent approach will be
the key to helping the fund outperform its competitors.

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FUND FACTS

INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE
J.P. Morgan U.S. Small Company Fund seeks to provide a high total return from
a portfolio of equity securities of small companies. The fund seeks to
outperform the Russell 2500 Index. It is designed for investors who are
willing to assume the somewhat higher risk of investing in small companies in
order to seek a higher total return over time than might be expected from a
portfolio of stocks of large companies.

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COMMENCEMENT OF OPERATIONS
6/27/85

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NET ASSETS AS OF 11/30/97
$266,137,170

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DIVIDEND PAYABLE DATE
12/24/97

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CAPITAL GAIN PAYABLE DATE
12/24/97

EXPENSE RATIO
The fund's current annualized expense ratio of 0.92% covers shareholders'
expenses for custody, tax reporting, investment advisory and shareholder
services after reimbursement. The fund is no-load and does not charge any
sales, redemption, or exchange fees. There are no additional charges for
buying, selling, or safekeeping fund shares, or for wiring redemption
proceeds from the fund.

FUND HIGHLIGHTS
ALL DATA AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 1997

PORTFOLIO ALLOCATION
(AS A PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL INVESTMENTS)

[CHART]

FINANCE 19.5%
CONSUMER GOODS & SERVICES 17.4%
TECHNOLOGY 11.5%
BASIC INDUSTRIES 9.8%
INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS & SERVICES 9.7%
HEALTH CARE 8.6%
UTILITIES 8.3%
ENERGY 5.8%
OTHER 4.1%
SHORT-TERM 5.3%

LARGEST EQUITY HOLDINGS % OF TOTAL INVESTMENTS
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CAPITAL RE CORP. 1.6%
(FINANCE)

DEKALB GENETICS CORP. 1.5%
(BASIC INDUSTRIES)

INPUT/OUTPUT, INC. (ENERGY) 1.4%

D.R. HORTON, INC. 1.3%
(INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS & SERVICES)

TOSCO CORP. (ENERGY) 1.2%

COMMERCIAL METALS CO. 1.1%
(BASIC INDUSTRIES)

GEORGIA GULF CORP. 1.1%
(BASIC INDUSTRIES)

WESTPOINT STEVENS, INC. 1.0%
(CONSUMER GOODS & SERVICES)

W.R. BERKLEY CORP 1.0%

(FINANCE)

INTERMET CORP. 1.0%
(INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS & SERVICES)

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SPECIAL FUND-BASED SERVICES

PIERPONT ASSET ALLOCATION SERVICE (PAAS)
For many investors, a diversified portfolio -- including short-term
instruments, bonds, and stocks -- can offer an excellent opportunity to
achieve one's investment objectives. PAAS provides investors with a
comprehensive management program for their portfolios. Through this service,
investors can:

- - create and maintain an asset allocation that is specifically targeted at
meeting their most critical investment objectives;

- - make ongoing tactical adjustments in the actual asset mix of their
portfolios to capitalize on shifting market trends;

- - make investments through the J.P. Morgan Funds, a family of diversified
mutual funds.

PAAS is available to clients who invest a minimum of $500,000 in the J.P.
Morgan Funds.

IRA MANAGEMENT SERVICE
As one of the few remaining investments that can help your assets grow
tax-deferred until retirement, the IRA enables more of your dollars to work
for you longer. Morgan offers an IRA Rollover plan that helps you to build
well-balanced long-term investment portfolios, diversified across a wide
array of mutual funds. From money markets to emerging markets, the J.P.
Morgan Funds provide an excellent way to help you accumulate long-term wealth
for retirement.

KEOGH
Keogh plans provide another excellent vehicle to help individuals who are
self-employed or are employees of unincorporated businesses to accumulate
retirement savings. A Keogh is a tax-deferred pension plan that can allow you
to contribute the lesser of $30,000 or 25% of your annual earned gross
compensation. The J.P. Morgan Funds can help you build a comprehensive
investment program designed to maximize the retirement dollars in your Keogh
account.

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DISTRIBUTED BY FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC. MORGAN GUARANTY TRUST COMPANY OF NEW
YORK SERVES AS AN INVESTMENT ADVISOR AND MAKES THE FUNDS AVAILABLE SOLELY IN
ITS CAPACITY AS SHAREHOLDER SERVICING AGENT. SHARES OF THE FUND ARE NOT BANK
DEPOSITS AND ARE NOT GUARANTEED BY ANY BANK, GOVERNMENT ENTITY, OR THE FDIC.
AN INVESTMENT IN THE FUND WILL FLUCTUATE AND MAY LOSE VALUE.

Past performance is no guarantee for future performance. Returns are net of
fees, assume the reinvestment of fund distributions and may reflect the
reimbursement of the fund expenses as described in the prospectus. Had
expenses not been subsidized, returns would have been lower. References to
specific securities and their issuers are for illustrative purposes only and
are not intended to be, and should not be interpreted as, recommendations to
purchase or sell such securities. Opinion expressed herein are based on
current market conditions and are subject to change without notice. The fund
invests through a master portfolio (another fund with the same objectives).
Historically, small company stocks have been more volatile than large company
stocks.

CALL J.P. MORGAN FUNDS SERVICES AT (800) 521-5411 FOR A PROSPECTUS CONTAINING
MORE COMPLETE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUND INCLUDING MANAGEMENT FEES AND OTHER
EXPENSES. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY BEFORE INVESTING.

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J.P. MORGAN U.S. SMALL COMPANY FUND
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (UNAUDITED)
NOVEMBER 30, 1997
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<S> <C>
ASSETS
Investment in The U.S. Small Company Portfolio
("Portfolio"), at value $265,842,004
Receivable for Shares of Beneficial Interest Sold 319,574
Prepaid Trustee's Fees 448
Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets 68,562
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Total Assets 266,230,588
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LIABILITIES
Shareholder Servicing Fee Payable 54,598
Administrative Services Fee Payable 6,596
Administration Fee Payable 1,183
Payable for Shares of Beneficial Interest
Redeemed 638
Fund Services Fee Payable 357
Accrued Expenses 30,046
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Total Liabilities 93,418
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NET ASSETS
Applicable to 9,508,093 Shares of Beneficial
Interest Outstanding
(par value $0.001, unlimited shares authorized) $266,137,170
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Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price
Per Share $27.99
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ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS
Paid-in Capital $196,978,314
Undistributed Net Investment Income 625,223
Accumulated Net Realized Gain on Investment 24,062,690
Net Unrealized Appreciation of Investment 44,470,943
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Net Assets $266,137,170
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The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

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J.P. MORGAN U.S. SMALL COMPANY FUND
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 1997
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<S> <C> <C>
INVESTMENT INCOME ALLOCATED FROM PORTFOLIO
Allocated Dividend Income $ 1,531,372
Allocated Interest Income 311,180
Allocated Portfolio Expenses (899,676)
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Net Investment Income Allocated from
Portfolio 942,876
FUND EXPENSES
Shareholder Servicing Fee $ 330,388
Administrative Services Fee 40,220
Transfer Agent Fees 28,315
Registration Fees 14,720
Printing Expenses 8,460
Professional Fees 7,594
Fund Services Fee 4,915
Administration Fee 3,749
Trustees' Fees and Expenses 2,207
Insurance Expense 508
Miscellaneous 3,883
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Total Fund Expenses 444,959
Less: Reimbursement of Expenses (128,913)
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NET FUND EXPENSES 316,046
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NET INVESTMENT INCOME 626,830
NET REALIZED GAIN ON INVESTMENT ALLOCATED FROM
PORTFOLIO 24,376,140
NET CHANGE IN UNREALIZED APPRECIATION OF
INVESTMENT ALLOCATED FROM PORTFOLIO 13,372,441
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NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM
OPERATIONS $38,375,411
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The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

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J.P. MORGAN U.S. SMALL COMPANY FUND
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
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<CAPTION>
FOR THE SIX
MONTHS ENDED FOR THE FISCAL
NOVEMBER 30, 1997 YEAR ENDED
(UNAUDITED) MAY 31, 1997
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<S> <C> <C>
INCREASE IN NET ASSETS
FROM OPERATIONS
Net Investment Income $ 626,830 $ 1,529,263
Net Realized Gain on Investment Allocated from
Portfolio 24,376,140 23,593,741
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation
(Depreciation) of Investment Allocated from
Portfolio 13,372,441 (5,712,579)
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Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from
Operations 38,375,411 19,410,425
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DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS FROM
Net Investment Income (594,748) (1,768,257)
Net Realized Gain (19,079,466) (17,935,633)
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Total Distributions to Shareholders (19,674,214) (19,703,890)
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TRANSACTIONS IN SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST
Proceeds from Shares of Beneficial Interest Sold 26,044,430 48,736,722
Reinvestment of Dividends and Distributions 14,492,785 13,651,883
Cost of Shares of Beneficial Interest Redeemed (31,085,895) (45,027,029)
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Net Increase from Transactions in Shares of
Beneficial Interest 9,451,320 17,361,576
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Total Increase in Net Assets 28,152,517 17,068,111
NET ASSETS
Beginning of Period 237,984,653 220,916,542
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End of Period (including undistributed net
investment income of $625,223 and $593,141,
respectively) $ 266,137,170 $ 237,984,653
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The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

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J.P. MORGAN U.S. SMALL COMPANY FUND
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
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Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period are as follows:

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<CAPTION>
FOR THE SIX
MONTHS ENDED
NOVEMBER 30, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
1997 --------------------------------------------------------------------
(UNAUDITED) 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
NET ASSET VALUE, BEGINNING OF
PERIOD $ 26.04 $ 26.20 $ 22.02 $ 21.40 $ 25.12 $ 20.03
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INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS
Net Investment Income (Loss) 0.07 0.18 0.26 0.22 0.20 (0.01)
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain on
Investment 4.05 2.00 6.96 2.13 0.19 5.10
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Total from Investment Operations 4.12 2.18 7.22 2.35 0.39 5.09
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DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS FROM
Net Investment Income (0.07) (0.21) (0.26) (0.21) (0.09) --
Net Realized Gain (2.10) (2.13) (2.78) (1.52) (4.02) --
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Total Distributions to Shareholders (2.17) (2.34) (3.04) (1.73) (4.11) --
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NET ASSET VALUE, END OF PERIOD $ 27.99 $ 26.04 $ 26.20 $ 22.02 $ 21.40 $ 25.12
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RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Total Return 16.15%(a) 9.49% 35.48% 12.28% 1.14% 25.41%
Net Assets, End of Period
(in thousands) $ 266,137 $ 237,985 $ 220,917 $ 179,130 $ 204,445 $ 186,887
Ratios to Average Net Assets
Expenses 0.92%(b) 0.90% 0.90% 0.90% 0.90% 0.90%
Net Investment Income (Loss) 0.47%(b) 0.71% 1.10% 1.02% 0.75% (0.06)%
Decrease Reflected in Expense
Ratio due to Expense
Reimbursement 0.10%(b) 0.13% 0.13% 0.22% 0.20% 0.05%
Portfolio Turnover -- -- -- -- 14%* 50%
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(a) Not annualized.

(b) Annualized.

* 1994 Portfolio Turnover reflects the period June 1, 1993 to July 18, 1993.
After July 18, 1993, all the Fund's investable assets were invested in The U.S.
Small Company Portfolio.

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

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J.P. MORGAN U.S. SMALL COMPANY FUND
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
NOVEMBER 30, 1997
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1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The J.P. Morgan U.S. Small Company Fund (the "Fund") is a separate series of the
J.P. Morgan Funds, a Massachusetts business trust (the "Trust") which was
organized on November 4, 1992. The Trust is registered under the Investment
Company Act of 1940, as amended, as an open-end management investment company.
The Fund, prior to its tax-free reorganization on July 18, 1993 to a series of
the Trust, operated as a stand-alone mutual fund. Costs related to the
reorganization were borne by Morgan Guaranty Trust Company of New York
("Morgan"). This report includes periods which preceded the Fund's
reorganization and reflects the operations of the predecessor entity. Prior to
January 1, 1998, the Trust's and the Fund's names were The JPM Pierpont Funds
and The JPM Pierpont U.S. Small Company Fund, respectively.

The Fund invests all of its investable assets in The U.S. Small Company
Portfolio (the "Portfolio"), a no load, diversified open-end management
investment company having the same investment objective as the Fund. The value
of such investment included in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities reflects
the Fund's proportionate interest in the net assets of the Portfolio (22% at
November 30, 1997). The performance of the Fund is directly affected by the
performance of the Portfolio. The financial statements of the Portfolio,
including the Schedule of Investments, are included elsewhere in this report and
should be read in conjunction with the Fund's financial statements.

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that
affect the reported amounts and disclosures. Actual amounts could differ from
those estimates. The following is a summary of the significant accounting
policies of the Fund:

a) Valuation of securities by the Portfolio is discussed in Note 1 of the
Portfolio's Notes to Financial Statements which are included elsewhere in
this report.

b) The Fund records its share of net investment income, realized and
unrealized gain and loss and adjusts its investment in the Portfolio each
day. All the net investment income and realized and unrealized gain and
loss of the Portfolio is allocated pro rata among the Fund and other
investors in the Portfolio at the time of such determination.

c) Substantially all the Fund's net investment income is declared as
dividends and paid semi-annually. Distributions to shareholders of net
realized capital gains, if any, are declared and paid annually.

d) The Fund is treated as a separate entity for federal income tax purposes
and intends to comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of
1986, as amended, applicable to regulated investment companies and to
distribute substantially all of its income, including net realized capital
gains, if any, within the prescribed time periods. Accordingly, no
provision for federal income or excise tax is necessary.

e) Expenses incurred by the Trust with respect to any two or more funds in
the Trust are allocated in proportion to the net assets of each fund in
the Trust, except where allocations of direct expenses to each fund can
otherwise be made fairly. Expenses directly attributable to a fund are
charged to that fund.

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J.P. MORGAN U.S. SMALL COMPANY FUND
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED)
NOVEMBER 30, 1997
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2. TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

a) The Trust, on behalf of the Fund, has retained Funds Distributor, Inc.
("FDI"), a registered broker-dealer, to serve as co-administrator and
distributor for the Fund. Under a Co-Administration Agreement between FDI
and the Trust, on behalf of the Fund, FDI provides administrative services
necessary for the operations of the Fund, furnishes office space and
facilities required for conducting the business of the Fund and pays the
compensation of the Fund's officers affiliated with FDI. The Fund has
agreed to pay FDI fees equal to its allocable share of an annual
complex-wide charge of $425,000 plus FDI's out-of-pocket expenses. The
amount allocable to the Fund is based on the ratio of the Fund's net
assets to the aggregate net assets of the Trust, and certain other
investment companies subject to similar agreements with FDI. For the six
months ended November 30, 1997, the fee for these services amounted to
$3,749.

b) The Trust, on behalf of the Fund, has an Administrative Services Agreement
(the "Services Agreement") with Morgan under which Morgan is responsible
for overseeing certain aspects of the administration and operation of the
Fund. Under the Services Agreement, the Fund has agreed to pay Morgan a
fee equal to its allocable share of an annual complex-wide charge. This
charge is calculated based on the aggregate average daily net assets of
the Portfolio and the other portfolios in which the Trust and the J.P.
Morgan Institutional Funds (formerly The JPM Institutional Funds) invest
(the "Master Portfolios") and J.P. Morgan Series Trust (formerly JPM
Series Trust) in accordance with the following annual schedule: 0.09% on
the first $7 billion of their aggregate average daily net assets and 0.04%
of their aggregate average daily net assets in excess of $7 billion less
the complex-wide fees payable to FDI. The portion of this charge payable
by the Fund is determined by the proportionate share that its net assets
bear to the net assets of the Trust, the Master Portfolios, other
investors in the Master Portfolios for which Morgan provides similar
services, and J.P. Morgan Series Trust. For the six months ended November
30, 1997, the fee for these services amounted to $40,220.

Morgan has agreed to reimburse the Fund to the extent necessary to
maintain the total operating expenses of the Fund, including the expenses
allocated to the Fund from the Portfolio, at no more than the following
respective percentages of average daily net assets of the Fund for the
periods indicated below:

June 1, 1997 -- October 31, 1997 ..................... 0.90%
November 1, 1997 -- December 31, 1997 ................ 0.00%

For the six months ended November 30, 1997 Morgan has agreed to reimburse
the Fund $128,913 for expenses under this agreement. The total operating
expenses for the Fund is a blended ratio which is based on reimbursements
in effect for the six months ended November 30, 1997 and may not
necessarily represent the actual amount incurred by a shareholder.

Effective January 1, 1998 Morgan has agreed to reimburse the Fund to the
extent necessary to maintain the total operating expenses of the Fund,
including the expenses allocated to the Fund from the Portfolio, at no
more than 1.01% of the average daily net assets of the Fund.

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J.P. MORGAN U.S. SMALL COMPANY FUND
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED)
NOVEMBER 30, 1997
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c) The Trust, on behalf of the Fund, has a Shareholder Servicing Agreement
with Morgan to provide account administration and personal account
maintenance services to Fund shareholders. The agreement provides for the
Fund to pay Morgan a fee for these services which is computed daily and
paid monthly at an annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets of
the Fund. For the six months ended November 30, 1997, the fee for these
services amounted to $330,388.

Morgan, Charles Schwab & Co. ("Schwab") and the Trust are parties to
separate services and operating agreements (the "Schwab Agreements")
whereby Schwab makes fund shares available to customers of investment
advisors and other financial intermediaries who are Schwab's clients. The
Fund is not responsible for payments to Schwab under the Schwab
Agreements; however, in the event the Services Agreement is terminated for
reasons other than a breach by Schwab and the relationship between the
Trust and Morgan is terminated, the Fund would be responsible for the
ongoing payments to Schwab with respect to pre-termination shares.

d) The Trust, on behalf of the Fund, has a Fund Services Agreement with
Pierpont Group, Inc. ("Group") to assist the Trustees in exercising their
overall supervisory responsibilities for the Trust's affairs. The Trustees
of the Trust represent all the existing shareholders of Group. The Fund's
allocated portion of Group's costs in performing its services amounted to
$4,915 for the six months ended November 30, 1997.

e) An aggregate annual fee of $75,000 is paid to each Trustee for serving as
a Trustee of The Trust, the J.P. Morgan Institutional Funds, the Master
Portfolios and J.P. Morgan Series Trust. The Trustees' Fees and Expenses
shown in the financial statements represent the Fund's allocated portion
of the total fees and expenses. The Trust's Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer also serves as Chairman of Group and receives compensation and
employee benefits from Group in his role as Group's Chairman. The
allocated portion of such compensation and benefits included in the Fund
Services Fee shown in the financial statements was $1,000.

3. TRANSACTIONS IN SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST

The Declaration of Trust permits the Trustees to issue an unlimited number of
full and fractional shares of beneficial interest of one or more series.
Transactions in shares of beneficial interest of the Fund were as follows:

<TABLE>
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FOR THE SIX
MONTHS ENDED FOR THE FISCAL
NOVEMBER 30, 1997 YEAR ENDED
(UNAUDITED) MAY 31, 1997
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<S> <C> <C>
Shares of beneficial interest sold............... 933,479 1,965,537
Reinvestment of dividends and distributions...... 538,165 579,843
Shares of beneficial interest redeemed........... (1,103,389) (1,836,933)
----------------- --------------
Net Increase..................................... 368,255 708,447
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED)
NOVEMBER 30, 1997
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4. CREDIT AGREEMENT

The Trust, on behalf of the Fund, together with other affiliated investment
companies (the "Funds"), entered into a revolving line of credit agreement (the
"Agreement") on May 28, 1997, with unaffiliated lenders. Additionally, since all
of the investable assets of the Fund are in the Portfolio, the Portfolio is
party to certain covenants of the Agreement. The maximum commitment borrowing
under the Agreement is $150,000,000. The Agreement expires on May 27, 1998,
however, the Fund and the unaffiliated lenders as parties to the Agreement will
have the ability to extend the Agreement and continue their participation
therein for an additional 364 days. The purpose of the Agreement is to provide
another alternative for settling large funds shareholder redemptions. Interest
on any such borrowings outstanding will approximate market rates. The Funds pay
a commitment fee at an annual rate of 0.065% on the unused portion of the
committed amount which is allocated to the Funds in accordance with procedures
established by their respective Trustees or Directors. The Fund has not borrowed
pursuant to the Agreement as of November 30, 1997.

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The U.S. Small Company Portfolio

Semi-Annual Report November 30, 1997

(unaudited)

(The following pages should be read in conjunction
with the J.P. Morgan U.S. Small Company Fund
Semi-Annual Financial Statements)

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (UNAUDITED)
NOVEMBER 30, 1997
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SECURITY DESCRIPTION SHARES VALUE
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COMMON STOCKS (95.0%)
BASIC INDUSTRIES (9.8%)
AGRICULTURE (1.5%)
Dekalb Genetics Corp., Class B................... 475,000 $ 18,465,625
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CHEMICALS (3.4%)
Albemarle Corp................................... 233,400 5,820,412
Bush Boake Allen, Inc.+.......................... 110,500 3,107,812
Crompton & Knowles Corp.......................... 146,700 3,887,550
General Chemical Group, Inc...................... 382,300 10,537,144
Geon Co.......................................... 87,800 2,074,275
Georgia Gulf Corp................................ 425,300 13,210,881
Minerals Technologies, Inc....................... 55,600 2,432,500
OM Group, Inc.................................... 31,050 1,191,544
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42,262,118
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FOREST PRODUCTS & PAPER (1.7%)
American Pad & Paper Co.+........................ 479,600 6,954,200
Caraustar Industries, Inc........................ 136,900 4,410,747
Jefferson Smurfit Corp.+......................... 189,600 3,116,550
Temple-Inland, Inc............................... 77,900 4,450,037
Universal Forest Products, Inc................... 127,200 1,923,900
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20,855,434
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METALS & MINING (3.2%)
Allegheny Teledyne, Inc.......................... 163,600 4,212,700
Alumax, Inc.+.................................... 77,200 2,426,975
Commercial Metals Co............................. 419,900 13,830,456
Mueller Industries, Inc.+........................ 166,800 7,766,625
Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc., Class A........ 208,800 5,846,400
Steel Technologies, Inc.......................... 488,800 5,560,100
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39,643,256
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TOTAL BASIC INDUSTRIES......................... 121,226,433
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CONSUMER GOODS & SERVICES (17.5%)
APPARELS & TEXTILES (0.2%)
Ashworth, Inc.+.................................. 223,800 2,412,844
Tropical Sportswear International Corp.+......... 34,000 402,687
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2,815,531
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AUTOMOTIVE (0.3%)
Amcast Industrial Corp........................... 134,400 $ 3,326,400
Sonic Automotive, Inc............................ 71,700 752,850
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4,079,250
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BROADCASTING & PUBLISHING (0.6%)
Banta Corp....................................... 95,600 2,413,900
Digital Generation Systems, Inc.+................ 49,200 175,275
PRIMEDIA, Inc.+.................................. 140,700 1,873,069
Tele-Communications TCI Ventures Group+.......... 129,900 2,951,166
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7,413,410
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EDUCATION (0.3%)
DeVry, Inc.+..................................... 47,500 1,270,625
Education Management Corp.+...................... 49,000 1,223,469
Youth Services International, Inc.+.............. 74,100 1,074,450
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3,568,544
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ENTERTAINMENT, LEISURE & MEDIA (3.1%)
Cinar Films Inc., Class B+....................... 18,800 756,700
Galileo International, Inc....................... 195,800 5,249,887
Grand Casinos, Inc.+............................. 204,100 2,678,812
Imax Corp.+...................................... 200,900 4,959,719
International Game Technology.................... 372,800 9,320,000
Outdoor Systems, Inc.+........................... 106,100 3,275,837
Steiner Leisure, Ltd.*+.......................... 105,900 3,018,150
TCA Cable TV, Inc................................ 121,400 5,060,862
WMS Industries, Inc.+............................ 140,000 3,255,000
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37,574,967
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FOOD, BEVERAGES & TOBACCO (1.2%)
American Italian Pasta Co., Class A+............. 17,200 406,350
Beringer Wine Estates Holdings, Inc., Class B+... 10,400 336,050
IBP, Inc......................................... 111,000 2,532,187
International Home Foods, Inc.+.................. 112,800 2,707,200
</TABLE>

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED)
NOVEMBER 30, 1997
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FOOD, BEVERAGES & TOBACCO (CONTINUED)
Interstate Bakeries Corp......................... 80,200 $ 2,771,912
Universal Corp................................... 141,900 5,613,919
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14,367,618
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HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES & FURNISHINGS (1.9%)
Aaron Rents, Inc................................. 175,000 2,898,437
Bush Industries, Inc., Class A................... 199,700 5,267,087
Department 56, Inc.+............................. 165,500 4,830,531
Furniture Brands International, Inc.+............ 427,000 8,353,187
LADD Furniture, Inc.+............................ 42,200 646,187
Royal Appliance Manufacturing Co.+............... 57,200 396,825
Stanley Furniture Co., Inc.+..................... 46,600 1,281,500
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23,673,754
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HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS (0.0%)
Safety 1st, Inc.+................................ 12,800 88,000
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RESTAURANTS & HOTELS (2.1%)
Applebee's International, Inc.................... 45,000 953,437
Boston Chicken, Inc.+............................ 270,200 2,165,822
Boyd Gaming Corp.+............................... 266,300 1,930,675
Candlewood Hotel Company, Inc.+.................. 167,500 1,465,625
Extended Stay America, Inc.+..................... 96,400 1,108,600
Friendly Ice Cream Corp.+........................ 35,500 571,328
La Quinta Inns, Inc.............................. 139,000 2,641,000
Outback Steakhouse, Inc.+........................ 230,100 6,895,809
Papa John's International, Inc.+................. 122,400 4,054,500
Showbiz Pizza Time, Inc.+........................ 77,100 1,672,106
Wendy's International, Inc....................... 99,300 2,085,300
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25,544,202
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RETAIL (6.0%)
AutoZone, Inc.+.................................. 212,100 6,363,000
Central Garden & Pet Co.+........................ 26,900 759,925
Charming Shoppes, Inc.+.......................... 190,100 929,708
Circuit City Stores, Inc......................... 121,100 3,973,594
CML Group, Inc.+................................. 100,300 351,050
Corporate Express, Inc.+......................... 638,600 10,037,994
Delia's, Inc.+................................... 89,500 2,092,062
Garden Ridge Corp.+.............................. 490,000 7,487,812
<CAPTION>
SECURITY DESCRIPTION SHARES VALUE
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<S> <C> <C>
RETAIL (CONTINUED)
Gymboree Corp.+.................................. 117,800 $ 3,405,156
Hannaford Brothers Co............................ 169,300 6,803,744
Lazare Kaplan International, Inc.+............... 79,400 1,136,412
Let's Talk Cellular & Wireless, Inc.+(a)......... 34,600 400,062
Lithia Motors, Inc., Class A+.................... 91,100 1,429,131
N2K, Inc.+....................................... 11,400 216,600
Nine West Group, Inc.+........................... 130,200 3,539,812
One Price Clothing Stores, Inc.+................. 347,100 715,894
ONSALE, Inc.+.................................... 76,500 1,350,703
Pacific Sunwear of California+................... 30,550 998,603
Party City Corp.+................................ 134,000 3,835,750
Penn Traffic Co.+................................ 76,800 672,000
Reebok International Ltd. (ADR)*+................ 110,900 4,359,756
ShopKo Stores, Inc.+............................. 34,400 722,400
SportsLine USA, Inc.+............................ 38,800 309,187
Talbots, Inc..................................... 219,500 4,650,656
The Sports Authority, Inc.+...................... 49,200 965,550
Toymax International, Inc.+...................... 23,700 214,781
Urban Outfitters, Inc.+.......................... 301,300 5,348,075
USA Floral Products, Inc.+....................... 17,100 259,706
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73,329,123
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TEXTILES (1.8%)
Fruit of the Loom, Inc., Class A+................ 361,700 8,432,131
Westpoint Stevens, Inc.+......................... 321,600 12,843,900
Worldtex, Inc.+.................................. 71,700 609,450
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21,885,481
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TOTAL CONSUMER GOODS & SERVICES................ 214,339,880
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ENERGY (5.9%)
GAS EXPLORATION (1.6%)
Barrett Resources Corp.+......................... 161,500 4,784,437
Devon Energy Corp................................ 22,100 859,137
Falcon Drilling Co., Inc.+....................... 78,500 2,531,625
Newfield Exploration Co.+........................ 159,500 3,718,344
Ocean Energy, Inc.+.............................. 36,200 2,024,937
</TABLE>

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED)
NOVEMBER 30, 1997
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<CAPTION>
SECURITY DESCRIPTION SHARES VALUE
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GAS EXPLORATION (CONTINUED)
Patterson Energy, Inc.+.......................... 88,000 $ 3,212,000
Questar Corp..................................... 71,400 2,797,987
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19,928,467
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OIL-PRODUCTION (2.3%)
Plains Resources, Inc.+.......................... 150,000 2,475,000
Snyder Oil Corp.................................. 120,300 2,390,962
Tosco Corp....................................... 440,200 14,334,012
Valero Energy Corp............................... 269,200 8,446,150
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27,646,124
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OIL-SERVICES (2.0%)
Bayard Drilling Technologies, Inc.+.............. 17,200 316,050
Dril-Quip, Inc.+................................. 6,800 203,575
Hanover Compressor Co.+.......................... 70,300 1,476,300
Input/Output, Inc.+.............................. 669,900 17,333,662
IRI International Corp.+......................... 34,400 554,700
Pride International, Inc.+....................... 22,400 618,800
Seacor Smit, Inc.+............................... 67,700 3,770,044
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24,273,131
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TOTAL ENERGY................................... 71,847,722
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FINANCE (19.5%)
BANKING (7.4%)
Bank United Corp., Class A....................... 153,600 6,393,600
Banknorth Group, Inc............................. 80,100 4,831,031
BankUnited Financial Corp., Class A+............. 28,400 367,425
Charter One Financial, Inc....................... 98,660 5,870,270
Colonial BancGroup, Inc.......................... 124,400 3,778,650
Commercial Federal Corp.......................... 44,100 2,119,556
Community First Bankshares, Inc.................. 27,400 1,298,075
Compass Bancshares, Inc.......................... 136,300 5,464,778
Crestar Financial Corp........................... 21,700 1,114,837
First Hawaiian, Inc.............................. 183,000 6,896,812
First Republic Bank+............................. 54,700 1,511,087
Firstar Corp..................................... 70,100 2,733,900
FirstFed Financial Corp.+........................ 96,400 3,518,600
Flagstar Bancorp, Inc............................ 100,400 1,851,125
GBC Bancorp...................................... 120,800 6,621,350
Hamilton Bancorp, Inc.+.......................... 10,300 294,837
<CAPTION>
SECURITY DESCRIPTION SHARES VALUE
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<S> <C> <C>
BANKING (CONTINUED)
HUBCO, Inc....................................... 191,774 $ 6,646,155
InterWest Bancorp, Inc........................... 35,200 1,366,200
Irwin Financial Corp............................. 46,300 1,880,937
National Commerce Bancorporation................. 137,600 4,093,600
North Fork Bancorporation, Inc................... 120,100 3,648,037
Pacific Century Financial Corp................... 100,900 5,145,900
Providian Financial Corp......................... 49,400 2,176,687
Security First Network Bank+..................... 23,200 185,600
Sun Bancorp, Inc.+............................... 16,500 412,500
Trustco Bank Corp................................ 161,780 3,988,888
Trustmark Corp................................... 46,200 1,735,387
Valley National Bancorp.......................... 157,175 5,471,655
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91,417,479
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FINANCIAL SERVICES (2.1%)
Amresco, Inc.+................................... 60,500 1,678,875
Beneficial Corp.................................. 70,500 5,472,562
ContiFinancial Corp.+............................ 44,000 1,157,750
First Alliance Corp.+............................ 58,250 1,223,250
Granite Financial, Inc.+......................... 31,100 505,375
Hanover Capital Mortgage Holdings, Inc........... 30,500 518,500
IMH Commercial Holdings, Inc..................... 29,900 538,200
Litchfield Financial Corp........................ 126,740 2,511,036
Ocwen Financial Corp.+........................... 90,800 2,201,900
Paymentech, Inc.+................................ 197,700 3,064,350
Trammell Crow Co.+(a)............................ 17,200 378,400
United Asset Managment Corp...................... 115,200 3,002,400
WFS Financial, Inc.+............................. 124,600 1,479,625
Willis Lease Finance Corp.+...................... 111,900 2,251,987
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25,984,210
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INSURANCE (4.4%)
Capital Re Corp.................................. 346,150 19,406,034
Financial Security Assurance Holdings Ltd.*...... 138,800 6,089,850
Nationwide Financial Services, Inc............... 49,400 1,688,862
Reliance Group Holdings, Inc..................... 259,000 3,302,250
RenaissanceRe Holdings, Ltd.*.................... 191,200 8,006,500
</TABLE>

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED)
NOVEMBER 30, 1997
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INSURANCE (CONTINUED)
USF & G Corp..................................... 165,500 $ 3,341,031
W. R. Berkley Corp............................... 294,550 12,352,691
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54,187,218
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REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS (5.6%)
American General Hospitality Corp................ 109,800 2,978,325
American Residential Investment Trust, Inc....... 29,500 440,656
Arden Realty Group, Inc.......................... 157,500 4,793,906
Beacon Properties Corp........................... 106,300 4,783,500
Brandywine Realty Trust.......................... 62,800 1,518,975
Burnham Pacific Properties, Inc.................. 123,900 1,773,319
Crescent Real Estate Equities, Inc............... 22,800 877,800
Developers Diversified Realty Corp............... 79,000 3,076,062
Entertainment Properties Trust+.................. 66,300 1,276,275
Excel Realty Trust, Inc.......................... 36,200 1,104,100
Gables Residential Trust......................... 165,800 4,507,687
Highwoods Properties, Inc........................ 96,200 3,457,187
Innkeepers USA Trust............................. 41,000 658,562
Manufactured Home Communities, Inc............... 70,300 1,915,675
National Golf Properties, Inc.................... 53,500 1,698,625
Oasis Residential, Inc........................... 176,200 3,843,362
Post Properties, Inc............................. 141,448 5,463,410
Price REIT, Inc.................................. 82,900 3,274,550
Public Storage, Inc.............................. 90,900 2,511,112
Simon Debartolo Group, Inc....................... 122,000 3,987,875
Starwood Lodging Trust........................... 81,400 4,365,075
Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc.................... 61,200 1,074,825
Tower Realty Trust, Inc.+........................ 53,600 1,306,500
TriNet Corporate Realty Trust, Inc............... 65,200 2,510,200
Urban Shopping Centers, Inc...................... 43,300 1,442,431
Weeks Corp....................................... 109,200 3,494,400
Westfield America, Inc........................... 58,100 969,544
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69,103,938
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TOTAL FINANCE.................................. 240,692,845
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<CAPTION>
SECURITY DESCRIPTION SHARES VALUE
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HEALTHCARE (8.6%)
BIOTECHNOLOGY (1.8%)
Applied Analytical Industries, Inc.+............. 114,500 $ 1,452,719
ArQule, Inc.+.................................... 49,000 1,025,937
Cor Therapeutics, Inc.+.......................... 26,700 609,094
Human Genome Sciences, Inc.+..................... 135,600 5,542,650
Hyseq, Inc.+..................................... 13,750 175,312
IDEC Pharmaceuticals Corp.+...................... 26,000 909,188
Incyte Pharmaceuticals, Inc.+.................... 129,600 5,313,600
Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.+................ 53,900 1,074,631
Novoste Corp.+................................... 25,800 616,781
SangStat Medical Corp.+.......................... 113,800 3,940,325
Synaptic Pharmaceutical Corp.+................... 17,200 215,538
Vical, Inc.+..................................... 48,100 667,388
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21,543,163
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HEALTH SERVICES (3.3%)
Alternative Living Services, Inc.+............... 86,900 2,313,713
Apria Healthcare Group, Inc.+.................... 216,800 3,414,600
Health Care & Retirement Corp.+.................. 70,800 2,787,750
Lifeline Systems, Inc.+.......................... 101,100 2,262,113
Mariner Health Group, Inc.+...................... 520,000 7,556,250
Paracelsus Healthcare Corp.+..................... 110,800 609,400
Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc.+................... 39,500 1,747,875
PhyCor, Inc.+.................................... 284,000 7,011,250
ProMedCo Management Co.+......................... 51,500 437,750
Renal Care Group Inc............................. 29,300 930,275
Renal Treatment Centers, Inc.+................... 30,000 999,375
Sierra Health Services, Inc.+.................... 191,400 6,962,175
Summit Care Corp.+............................... 183,600 2,914,650
Sunrise Assisted Living, Inc.+................... 27,300 984,506
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40,931,682
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MEDICAL SUPPLIES (2.3%)
AutoCyte, Inc.+.................................. 62,700 630,919
Cardiac Pathways Corp.+.......................... 41,400 349,313
Closure Medical Corp.+........................... 36,700 903,738
Computer Motion, Inc.+........................... 37,200 397,575
Conceptus, Inc.+................................. 29,800 163,900
CONMED Corp.+.................................... 95,500 2,256,188
</TABLE>

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

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NOVEMBER 30, 1997
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SECURITY DESCRIPTION SHARES VALUE
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MEDICAL SUPPLIES (CONTINUED)
Eclipse Surgical Technologies+................... 152,300 $ 1,265,994
Endocardial Solutions, Inc.+..................... 53,000 616,125
Heartstream, Inc.+............................... 138,300 1,685,531
Henry Schein, Inc.+.............................. 25,900 913,784
IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.+........................ 319,200 5,107,200
Kensey Nash Corp.+............................... 243,000 4,100,625
KeraVision, Inc.+................................ 143,400 869,363
Medi-Ject Corp.+................................. 210,300 604,613
Physio-Control International Corp.+.............. 61,600 974,050
ResMed, Inc.+.................................... 16,200 490,050
Sola International, Inc.+........................ 75,200 2,274,800
Urologix, Inc.+.................................. 23,600 470,525
Ventana Medical Systems, Inc.+................... 294,400 4,508,000
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28,582,293
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PHARMACEUTICALS (1.2%)
Alza Corp.+...................................... 289,100 7,715,356
Crescendo Pharmaceuticals Corp.+................. 14,555 165,563
Kos Pharmaceuticals, Inc.+....................... 115,600 1,921,850
Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Class B+................. 44,400 574,425
Mylan Labs, Inc.................................. 217,200 4,819,125
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15,196,319
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TOTAL HEALTHCARE............................... 106,253,457
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INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS & SERVICES (9.7%)
BUILDING MATERIALS (1.0%)
American Residential Services, Inc.+............. 171,100 2,331,238
Comfort Systems USA, Inc.+....................... 60,700 1,031,900
Owens Corning.................................... 179,700 6,603,975
Service Experts, Inc.+........................... 93,700 2,547,469
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12,514,582
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CAPITAL GOODS (3.4%)
ABC Rail Products Corp.+......................... 55,600 1,122,425
Applied Power, Inc., Class A..................... 59,800 3,647,800
Cincinnati Milacron, Inc......................... 206,900 6,116,481
Collins & Aikman Corp.+.......................... 269,600 2,392,700
IDEX Corp........................................ 118,000 3,930,875
<CAPTION>
SECURITY DESCRIPTION SHARES VALUE
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<S> <C> <C>
CAPITAL GOODS (CONTINUED)
Industrial Distribution Group, Inc.+............. 8,100 $ 156,431
MagneTek, Inc.+.................................. 387,000 8,078,625
Modine Manufacturing Co.......................... 65,400 2,221,556
Shaw Group, Inc.+................................ 103,800 2,530,125
Wabash National Corp............................. 299,800 8,488,088
York International Corp.......................... 70,300 3,255,769
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41,940,875
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COMMERCIAL SERVICES (0.8%)
Equity Corp. International+...................... 65,300 1,395,788
Hospitality Worldwide Services................... 18,200 218,400
Norrell Corp..................................... 81,000 1,974,375
Perceptron, Inc.+................................ 94,000 2,091,500
Pinkertons, Inc.+................................ 114,150 2,611,181
Wackenhut Corrections Corp.+..................... 34,400 963,200
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9,254,444
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CONSTRUCTION & HOUSING (1.3%)
D.R. Horton, Inc.+............................... 918,600 16,362,563
---------------
DIVERSIFIED MANUFACTURING (1.1%)
Brady (W.H.) Co.................................. 72,200 2,215,638
Intermet Corp.................................... 600,500 11,034,188
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13,249,826
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ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT (1.3%)
Avnet, Inc....................................... 79,500 5,266,875
Grainger (W.W.), Inc............................. 57,400 5,374,075
Molex, Inc....................................... 122,500 4,677,969
Tecumseh Products Co............................. 8,100 399,938
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15,718,857
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MACHINERY (0.0%)
AGCO Corp........................................ 8,100 220,793
Middleby Corp.+.................................. 34,100 350,591
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571,384
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MANUFACTURING (0.1%)
Rock of Ages Corp.+.............................. 35,600 658,600
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</TABLE>

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

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SECURITY DESCRIPTION SHARES VALUE
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<S> <C> <C>
POLLUTION CONTROL (0.7%)
American Disposal Services, Inc.+................ 74,400 $ 2,659,800
Sevenson Environmental Services, Inc............. 129,600 1,555,200
Tetra Technologies, Inc.+........................ 162,600 3,810,938
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8,025,938
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TOTAL INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS & SERVICES........... 118,297,069
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TECHNOLOGY (11.5%)
AEROSPACE (1.5%)
Coltec Industries, Inc.+......................... 352,500 8,217,656
Orbital Sciences Corp.+.......................... 268,400 6,894,525
Rohr Industries, Inc.+........................... 103,500 3,169,688
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18,281,869
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COMPUTER PERIPHERALS (2.3%)
Bolder Technologies Corp.+....................... 81,900 931,613
EMC Corp.+....................................... 91,800 2,782,688
HMT Technology Corp.+............................ 184,000 2,426,500
Hypercom Corp.+.................................. 91,800 1,468,800
In Focus Systems, Inc.+.......................... 91,300 3,007,194
Komag, Inc.+..................................... 259,900 5,238,609
Pinnacle Systems, Inc.+.......................... 92,200 2,235,850
Proxim, Inc.+.................................... 90,400 1,073,500
Quantum Corp.+................................... 268,400 7,120,988
Radiant Systems, Inc.+........................... 16,100 319,988
Raster Graphics, Inc.+........................... 100,800 585,900
SanDisk Corp.+................................... 19,300 470,438
SCM Microsystems, Inc.+.......................... 30,900 802,434
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28,464,502
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COMPUTER SOFTWARE (2.7%)
Aspect Development, Inc.+........................ 22,700 967,588
Aspen Technologies, Inc.+........................ 103,700 3,947,081
Autodesk, Inc.................................... 95,800 3,679,319
Checkfree Corp.+................................. 134,600 3,516,425
Cognicase, Inc.+................................. 13,900 131,181
Edify Corp.+..................................... 167,700 2,840,419
Integrated Systems, Inc.+........................ 39,200 606,375
MAPICS, Inc.+.................................... 122,700 1,342,031
MathSoft, Inc.+.................................. 60,800 199,500
Metromail Corp.+................................. 147,000 2,627,625
<CAPTION>
SECURITY DESCRIPTION SHARES VALUE
- ------------------------------------------------- ------------ ---------------
<S> <C> <C>
COMPUTER SOFTWARE (CONTINUED)
Remedy Corp.+.................................... 70,200 $ 3,071,250
Synopsys, Inc.+.................................. 63,000 2,594,813
Transaction Systems Architects, Inc., Class A+... 113,800 4,413,306
Tripos, Inc.+.................................... 82,600 1,249,325
Viasoft, Inc.+................................... 16,000 586,000
Visigenic Software, Inc.+........................ 122,500 937,891
---------------
32,710,129
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COMPUTER SYSTEMS (0.2%)
Avid Technology, Inc.+........................... 80,200 2,355,875
Bell & Howell Co.+............................... 18,200 432,250
---------------
2,788,125
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ELECTRONICS (2.3%)
Electronics for Imaging, Inc.+................... 171,100 8,234,188
Flextronics International, Ltd.*+................ 37,900 1,534,950
Itron, Inc.+..................................... 99,000 1,788,188
Jabil Circuit, Inc.+............................. 31,500 1,515,938
Nimbus CD International, Inc.+................... 44,900 446,194
Perkin-Elmer Corp................................ 102,400 7,123,200
Quickturn Design System, Inc..................... 125,900 1,471,456
Symbol Technologies, Inc......................... 35,300 1,378,906
Thomas & Betts Corp.............................. 90,900 4,124,588
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27,617,608
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INFORMATION PROCESSING (1.0%)
Cambridge Technology Partners, Inc.+............. 103,200 4,005,450
Computer Horizons Corp.+......................... 17,250 571,406
CSG Systems International, Inc.+................. 17,000 627,938
International Network Services+.................. 141,300 2,525,738
Keane, Inc.+..................................... 31,400 994,988
Metro Information Services, Inc.+................ 71,000 1,819,375
Sapient Corp.+................................... 40,500 2,106,000
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12,650,895
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</TABLE>

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED)
NOVEMBER 30, 1997
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SECURITY DESCRIPTION SHARES VALUE
- ------------------------------------------------- ------------ ---------------
<S> <C> <C>
SEMICONDUCTORS (1.5%)
8 x 8, Inc.+..................................... 163,800 $ 1,899,056
Alliance Semiconductor Corp.+.................... 142,800 905,888
Altera Corp.+.................................... 63,800 2,990,625
ATMI, Inc.*+..................................... 88,100 2,879,769
Exar Corp.+...................................... 8,800 220,550
Galileo Technology Ltd.*+........................ 23,500 729,969
Integrated Device Technology, Inc.+.............. 269,100 2,749,866
Integrated Silicon Solution, Inc.+............... 117,700 1,162,288
SDL, Inc.+....................................... 133,700 2,264,544
SIPEX Corp.+..................................... 38,900 1,230,213
Vitesse Semiconductor Corp.+..................... 32,700 1,459,238
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18,492,006
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TOTAL TECHNOLOGY............................... 141,005,134
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TELECOMMUNICATIONS (1.9%)
TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES (0.7%)
At Home Corp., Series A+......................... 25,800 530,513
Concentric Network Corp.+........................ 135,800 1,417,413
Mobile Telecommunication Technologies Corp.+..... 131,000 2,280,219
Premiere Technologies, Inc.+..................... 187,500 4,488,281
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8,716,426
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TELECOMMUNICATIONS-EQUIPMENT (1.2%)
Aspect Telecommunications Corp.+................. 111,200 2,502,000
Excel Switching Corp.+........................... 26,800 649,900
Glenayre Technologies, Inc.+..................... 181,100 1,980,781
Natural Microsystems Corp.+...................... 77,900 3,709,988
P-COM, Inc.+..................................... 120,400 2,114,525
QUALCOMM, Inc.+.................................. 63,500 4,310,063
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15,267,257
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TOTAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS ...................... 23,983,683
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TRANSPORTATION (2.3%)
AIRLINES (0.2%)
ASA Holdings, Inc................................ 85,700 2,544,219
---------------
<CAPTION>
SECURITY DESCRIPTION SHARES VALUE
- ------------------------------------------------- ------------ ---------------
<S> <C> <C>
RAILROADS (1.2%)
Genesee & Wyoming Inc., Class A+................. 139,900 $ 3,549,963
Wisconsin Central Transportation Corp.+.......... 350,700 10,630,594
---------------
14,180,557
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TRANSPORTATION (0.2%)
GATX Corp........................................ 46,800 2,843,100
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TRUCK & FREIGHT CARRIERS (0.7%)
Allied Holdings, Inc.+........................... 102,100 2,010,094
American Freightways Corp.+...................... 125,600 1,836,900
Jevic Transportation, Inc.+...................... 16,600 273,900
Motor Cargo Industries, Inc.+.................... 32,200 371,306
Werner Enterprises, Inc.......................... 161,700 3,496,763
---------------
7,988,963
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TOTAL TRANSPORTATION........................... 27,556,839
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UTILITIES (8.3%)
ELECTRIC (5.4%)
Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp............... 170,000 6,545,000
Central Louisiana Electric Co.................... 212,400 6,172,875
Enova Corp....................................... 212,000 5,512,000
Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc................ 184,200 7,172,288
Illinova Corp.................................... 145,800 3,526,538
MidAmerican Energy Holdings Co................... 308,700 6,154,706
Montana Power Co................................. 49,400 1,352,325
New England Electric System...................... 228,800 9,438,000
Northern States Power Co......................... 69,300 3,802,838
Otter Tail Power Co.............................. 59,300 2,045,850
Pinnacle West Capital Corp....................... 120,900 4,662,206
Potomac Electric Power Co........................ 282,200 6,984,450
Wisconsin Energy Corp............................ 91,200 2,462,400
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65,831,476
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NATURAL GAS (0.8%)
Atmos Energy Corp................................ 109,100 2,897,969
MCN Energy Group, Inc............................ 20,100 767,569
Wicor, Inc....................................... 129,800 5,987,025
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9,652,563
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</TABLE>

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

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THE U.S. SMALL COMPANY PORTFOLIO
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED)
NOVEMBER 30, 1997
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SECURITY DESCRIPTION SHARES VALUE
- ------------------------------------------------- ------------ ---------------
<S> <C> <C>
TELEPHONE (1.5%)
American Communications Services, Inc.+.......... 88,000 $ 1,171,500
COLT Telcom Group plc (ADR)+(a).................. 65,400 2,840,813
Frontier Corp.................................... 69,500 1,702,750
ICG Communications, Inc.+........................ 34,900 812,516
Intermedia Communications, Inc.+................. 51,700 2,555,919
ITC DeltaCom, Inc.+.............................. 12,700 179,388
McLeodUSA, Inc., Class A+........................ 142,500 5,290,313
NEXTLINK Communications, Inc., Class A+.......... 17,700 357,872
Omnipoint Corp.+................................. 169,000 3,575,406
Pacific Gateway Exchange, Inc.+.................. 9,100 356,038
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18,842,515
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WATER (0.6%)
E'Town Corp...................................... 120,900 4,269,281
SJW Corp......................................... 21,300 1,214,100
Southern California Water Co..................... 101,600 2,292,350
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7,775,731
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TOTAL UTILITIES................................ 102,102,285
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TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
(COST $973,452,255)........................... 1,167,305,347
---------------
<CAPTION>
PRINCIPAL
SECURITY DESCRIPTION AMOUNT VALUE
- ------------------------------------------------- ------------ ---------------
<S> <C> <C>
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (5.4%)
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT (5.4%)
Goldman Sachs, Repurchase Agreement 5.50% dated
11/28/97 due 12/01/97, proceeds $65,875,179
(collateralized by $45,760,000 U.S. Treasury
Note, 6.25% due 5/31/00, valued at $47,671,279
and $18,302,000 U.S. Treasury Note, 7.75% due
1/31/00, valued at $19,490,728) (cost
$65,845,000)................................... $ 65,845,000 $ 65,845,000
---------------
TOTAL INVESTMENTS (COST $1,039,297,255) (100.4%)...............
1,233,150,347
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS (-0.4%)..................
(4,697,491)
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NET ASSETS (100.0%)............................................ $ 1,228,452,856
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</TABLE>

- ------------------------------
Note: For Federal Income Tax purposes, the cost of securities at November 30,
1997, was $1,044,816,977, the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and
depreciation was $231,112,586 and $42,779,216, respectively, resulting in net
unrealized appreciation of $188,333,370 .

+ Non-income producing security.

* Foreign security.

(a) $3,202,874 market value of equity securities is segregated as collateral for
when-issued securities.

When-issued -- A conditional transaction in a security authorized for issuance
but not actually issued.

(ADR) Securities whose value is determined or significantly influenced by
trading on exchanges not located in the United States or Canada. ADR, after the
name of a foreign holding, stands for American Depositary Receipt, representing
ownership of foreign securities on deposit with a domestic custodian bank.

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

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THE U.S. SMALL COMPANY PORTFOLIO
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (UNAUDITED)
NOVEMBER 30, 1997
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<TABLE>
<S> <C>
ASSETS
Investments at Value (Cost $1,039,297,255 ) $1,233,150,347
Receivable for Investments Sold 11,995,384
Dividends Receivable 895,314
Interest Receivable 30,179
Prepaid Trustees' Fees 2,336
Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets 6,407
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Total Assets 1,246,079,967
--------------
LIABILITIES
Payable for Investments Purchased 16,923,340
Advisory Fee Payable 605,141
Custody Fee Payable 51,138
Administrative Services Fee Payable 30,462
Payable to Custodian 2,532
Administration Fee Payable 1,297
Fund Services Fee Payable 1,655
Accrued Expenses 11,546
--------------
Total Liabilities 17,627,111
--------------
NET ASSETS
Applicable to Investors' Beneficial Interests $1,228,452,856
--------------
--------------
</TABLE>

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

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THE U.S. SMALL COMPANY PORTFOLIO
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 1997
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<TABLE>
<S> <C> <C>
INVESTMENT INCOME
Dividend Income $ 6,961,243
Interest Income 1,418,094
------------
Investment Income 8,379,337
EXPENSES
Advisory Fee $3,612,449
Custodian Fees and Expenses 199,000
Administrative Services Fee 183,228
Professional Fees and Expenses 29,031
Fund Services Fee 22,341
Administration Fee 13,572
Trustees' Fees and Expenses 10,070
Printing Expenses 8,114
Insurance Expense 2,156
Registration Fees 306
----------
Total Expenses 4,080,267
------------
NET INVESTMENT INCOME 4,299,070
NET REALIZED GAIN ON INVESTMENTS 110,283,908
NET CHANGE IN UNREALIZED APPRECIATION OF
INVESTMENTS 58,675,647
------------
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM
OPERATIONS $173,258,625
------------
------------
</TABLE>

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

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THE U.S. SMALL COMPANY PORTFOLIO
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
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SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FOR THE PERIOD
FOR THE SIX FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JULY 19, 1993
MONTHS ENDED MAY 31, (COMMENCEMENT OF
NOVEMBER 30, 1997 ------------------------- OPERATIONS) TO
(UNAUDITED) 1997 1996 1995 MAY 31, 1994
----------------- ------- ------ ------ ----------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS
Expenses 0.68%(a) 0.68% 0.67% 0.71% 0.72%(a)
Net Investment Income 0.71%(a) 0.92% 1.33% 1.21% 0.99%(a)
Portfolio Turnover 44% 98% 93% 75% 97%+
Average Broker Commissions 0.0452 0.0467 -- -- --
</TABLE>

- ------------------------
(a) Annualized.

+ Portfolio turnover is for the twelve month period ended May 31, 1994, and
includes the portfolio activity of the Portfolio's predecessor entity, The
Pierpont Capital Appreciation Fund, for the period June 1, 1993 to July 18,
1993.

The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of the Financial Statements.

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THE U.S. SMALL COMPANY PORTFOLIO
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
NOVEMBER 30, 1997
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1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The U.S. Small Company Portfolio (the "Portfolio") is registered under the
Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as a no-load, diversified, open-end
management investment company which was organized as a trust under the laws of
the State of New York. The Portfolio commenced operations on July 19, 1993 and
received a contribution of certain assets and liabilities, including securities,
with a value of $200,358,103 on that date from The Pierpont Capital Appreciation
Fund in exchange for a beneficial interest in the Portfolio. At that date, net
unrealized appreciation of $29,458,073 was included in the contributed
securities. The Portfolio's investment objective is to provide a high total
return from a portfolio of equity securities of small companies. The Declaration
of Trust permits the Trustees to issue an unlimited number of beneficial
interests in the Portfolio.

a) The value of each security for which readily available market quotations
exist is based on a decision as to the broadest and most representative
market for such security. The value of such security will be based either
on the last sale price on a national securities exchange or, in the
absence of recorded sales, at the average of readily available closing bid
and ask 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 over-the-counter market. Securities
or other assets for which market quotations are not readily available are
valued at fair value in accordance with procedures established by the
Portfolio's Trustees. Such procedures include the use of independent
pricing services, which use prices based upon yields or prices of
securities of comparable quality, coupon, maturity and type; indications
as to values from dealers; and general market conditions. All portfolio
securities with a remaining maturity of less than 60 days are valued at
amortized cost.

b) Securities transactions are recorded on a trade-date basis. Dividend
income is recorded on the ex-dividend date or at the time that the
relevant ex-dividend date and amount become known. Interest income, which
includes the amortization of premiums and discounts, if any, is recorded
on an accrual basis. For financial and tax reporting purposes, realized
gains and losses are determined on the basis of specific lot
identification.

c) Distributions to shareholders of net investment income and realized net
captial gains, if any, are declared and paid annually.

d) The Portfolio intends to be treated as a partnership for federal income
tax purposes. As such, each investor in the Portfolio will be taxed on its
share of the Portfolio's ordinary income and capital gains. It is intended
that the Portfolio's assets will be managed in such a way that an investor
in the Portfolio will be able to satisfy the requirements of Subchapter M
of the Internal Revenue Code.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED)
NOVEMBER 30, 1997
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d) The Portfolio's custodian takes possession of the collateral pledged for
investment in repurchase agreements on behalf of the Portfolio. It is the
policy of the Portfolio to value the underlying collateral daily on a
mark-to-market basis to determine that the value, including accrued
interest, is at least equal to the repurchase price plus accrued interest.
In the event of default of the obligation to repurchase, the Portfolio has
the right to liquidate the collateral and apply the proceeds in
satisfaction of the obligation. Under certain circumstances, in the event
of default or bankruptcy by the other party to the agreement, realization
and/or retention of the collateral or proceeds may be subject to legal
proceedings.

2. TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

a) The Portfolio has an Investment Advisory Agreement with Morgan Guaranty
Trust Company of New York ("Morgan"). Under the terms of the agreement,
the Portfolio pays Morgan a fee at an annual rate of 0.60% of the
Portfolio's average daily net assets. For the six months ended November
30, 1997, such fees amounted to $3,612,449.

b) The Portfolio has retained Funds Distributor, Inc. ("FDI"), a registered
broker-dealer, to serve as co-administrator and exclusive placement agent.
Under a Co-Administration Agreement between FDI and the Portfolio, FDI
provides administrative services necessary for operations of the Portolio,
furnishes office space and facilities required for conducting the business
of the Portfolio and pays the compensation of the officers affiliated with
FDI. The Portfolio has agreed to pay FDI fees equal to its allocable share
of an annual complex-wide charge of $425,000 plus FDI's out-of-pocket
expenses. The amount allocable to the Portfolio is based on the ratio of
the Portfolio's net assets to the aggregate net assets of the Portfolio
and certain other investment companies subject to similar agreements with
FDI. For the six months ended November 30, 1997, the fee for these
services amounted to $13,572.

c) The Portfolio has an Administrative Services Agreement (the "Services
Agreement") with Morgan under which Morgan is responsible for overseeing
certain aspects of the administration and operation of the Portfolio.
Under the Services Agreement, the Portfolio has agreed to pay Morgan a fee
equal to its allocable share of an annual complex-wide charge. This charge
is calculated based on the aggregate average daily net assets of the
Portfolio and certain other portfolios for which Morgan acts as investment
advisor (the "Master Portfolios") and J.P. Morgan Series Trust in
accordance with the following annual schedule: 0.09% on the first $7
billion of their aggregate average daily net assets and 0.04% of their
aggregate average daily net assets in excess of $7 billion less the
complex-wide fees payable to FDI. The portion of this charge payable by
the Portfolio is determined by the proportionate share that its net assets
bear to the net assets of the Master Portfolios, other investors in the
Master Portfolios for which Morgan provides similar services, and J.P.
Morgan Series Trust. For the six months ended November 30, 1997, the fee
for these services amounted to $183,228.

d) The Portfolio has a Fund Services Agreement with Pierpont Group, Inc.
("Group") to assist the Trustees in exercising their overall supervisory
responsibilities for the Portfolio's affairs. The Trustees of the
Portfolio represent all the existing shareholders of Group. The
Portfolio's allocated portion of Group's costs in performing its services
amounted to $22,341 for the six months ended November 30, 1997.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED)
NOVEMBER 30, 1997
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e) An aggregate annual fee of $75,000 is paid to each Trustee for serving as
a Trustee of the J.P. Morgan Funds, the J.P. Morgan Institutional Funds,
the Master Portfolios, and J.P. Morgan Series Trust. The Trustees' Fees
and Expenses shown in the financial statements represents the Portfolio's
allocated portion of the total fees and expenses. The Portfolio's Chairman
and Chief Executive Officer also serves as Chairman of Group and receives
compensation and employee benefits from Group in his role as Group's
Chairman. The allocated portion of such compensation and benefits included
in the Fund Services Fee shown in the financial statements was $4,500.

3. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

Investment transactions (excluding short-term investments) for the six months
ended November 30, 1997 were as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
COST OF PROCEEDS
PURCHASES FROM SALES
- ----------------- ------------
<S> <C>
$496,193,692...... $521,041,022
</TABLE>

4. CREDIT AGREEMENT

The Portfolio is party to a revolving line of credit agreement as discussed more
fully in Note 4 of the Funds's Notes to the Financial Statements which are
included elsewhere in this report.

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J.P. MORGAN FUNDS

FEDERAL MONEY MARKET FUND

PRIME MONEY MARKET FUND

TAX EXEMPT MONEY MARKET FUND

BOND FUND

CALIFORNIA BOND FUND: SELECT SHARES

EMERGING MARKETS DEBT FUND

GLOBAL STRATEGIC INCOME FUND

NEW YORK TOTAL RETURN BOND FUND

SHORT TERM BOND FUND

TAX EXEMPT BOND FUND

DIVERSIFIED FUND

DISCIPLINED EQUITY FUND

TAX AWARE U.S. EQUITY FUND: SELECT SHARES

U.S. EQUITY FUND

U.S. SMALL COMPANY FUND

U.S. SMALL COMPANY OPPORTUNITIES FUND

EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY FUND

EUROPEAN EQUITY FUND

INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND

INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND

JAPAN EQUITY FUND

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW THE J.P. MORGAN
FUNDS CAN HELP YOU PLAN FOR YOUR FUTURE, CALL
J.P. MORGAN FUNDS SERVICES AT (800) 521-5411.

J.P. MORGAN
U.S. SMALL COMPANY
FUND

SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT
NOVEMBER 30, 1997