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Mutual Funds
Annual Report
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Formerly Nicholas-Applegate Mutual Funds Advisory Shares
March 31, 1999
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LETTER TO SHAREHOLDERS
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DEAR SHAREHOLDER:
As you may know, our relationship with you changed earlier this year as we left
the distribution and support aspects of the mutual fund business to
concentrate our efforts solely on investment management.
In January 1999, we announced a strategic alliance with Pilgrim America
Capital Corporation. Under terms of that agreement, Pilgrim America will assume
control of the funds and responsibilities for other services such as record
keeping, communication and shareholder support; Nicholas-Applegate portfolio
managers continue to make investment decisions for most funds. In the mutual
fund industry, this is known as a "sub-advisory relationship."
Nicholas-Applegate has been successfully managing investments in a number of
sub-advisory roles for years.
We believe this relationship, which allows us to focus our considerable
resources solely on money management, our greatest expertise, provides you with
an optimal combination of professional services.
While much of our relationship with you remains the same, there are a few
changes:
- The name of the Nicholas-Applegate Mutual Funds changed to Pilgrim on March
15, 1999. For share price information, look in the newspaper under
"Pilgrim."
- For answers regarding your account, please call Pilgrim toll-free at
800-551-8043.
- Pilgrim has assumed portfolio management responsibilities for the Balanced,
High Yield Bond and High Quality Bond Funds.
When Nicholas-Applegate introduced our first mutual fund in 1993, our
objective was to deliver exceptional returns for long-term investors. That goal
remains true today.
As you page through this report, I invite you to look at the returns for
various funds in our family. You'll find that over the past 12 months, we have
delivered solid gains across the majority of our funds -- from Mid and Large Cap
Growth to Convertible and Worldwide Growth.
Nicholas-Applegate remains committed to helping you reach your financial
goals. We look forward to building on our success in our revised role and extend
our sincere appreciation for the opportunity to serve you.
Sincerely Yours,
/S/ ART NICHOLAS
Art Nicholas
Managing Partner, Nicholas-Applegate Capital Management
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CAPITAL MARKETS REVIEW
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A ROLLERCOASTER YEAR FOR EQUITY INVESTORS ENDS WITH STRONG UPSWING
The US stock market, as measured by the performance of the S&P 500, returned
nearly 20% during the 12-month period ending March 31, 1999. Despite the
double-digit gains, it was not an easy triumph.
After reaching all-time highs in July, the US securities markets tumbled
throughout the third quarter as investors grew fearful of negative ramifications
from currency and economic woes in Asia. The threat of additional currency
devaluations materialized when Russia allowed the ruble's value to fall in
August. Banks suffered the most notable impact from this devaluation, especially
in Europe. Domestically, the following factors also contributed to the US
market's decline:
- political controversy surrounding President Clinton
- worries about the sustainability of corporate profits
- fears of a global economic slowdown
The markets continued to gyrate through the first week of October. Then,
stocks rallied sharply, sparked by a strengthening yen and successive
interest-rate cuts by the Federal Reserve Board. Lower rates helped restore
confidence and liquidity to the world's financial markets and various asset
classes benefited. For example, through early October, US small caps had
declined 35% from their April peak. But by year end, the small-cap Russell 2000
Index had climbed 39% from its October low, narrowly outdistancing the S&P 500's
33% gain over the same period.
Smaller-cap outperformance in the United States was short lived as large-cap
stocks raced ahead in the first quarter. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed
above 10,000 for the first time on March 29. While the Dow was stretching to
record highs, the gains recorded by the largest of the large caps masked weaker
returns for the majority of stocks.
CRISES BRING ENCOURAGING REFORMS TO INTERNATIONAL MARKETS
The economic turmoil blanketing Asia created sharp stock market declines
throughout developed and emerging countries in late summer 1998. The wave of
currency devaluations that started in Thailand in 1997 spread to Russia and
Latin America later in the period. However, in the wake of these crises, a
number of positive changes have emerged. Throughout Asia, countries such as
South Korea, the Philippines and India have been implementing reform measures
aimed at controlling deflation, passing legislation to address the banking
systems' shortcomings and mending labor problems.
Following the devaluation of the Brazilian real in early 1999, Latin American
stock markets rebounded. Ongoing privatization, restructuring, declining
inflation and improving economic conditions contributed to the rally.
In Japan, a growing trend of corporate restructurings and definitive moves by
the government to address long-standing problems have resulted in an improved
outlook for the country.
In Europe, the creation of the European Monetary Union (EMU) and the euro
currency were well received. However, the strength of the US economy and the
decline in European economic growth caused the euro to depreciate against the US
dollar. Despite the currency's weakness, the continuation of deregulation and
privatization trends in Europe present outstanding opportunities for our
bottom-up stock picking to add value to portfolios. Another favorable trend
across Europe has been the fever pace of merger and acquisition activities. With
military strikes in the former Yugoslavia, we continue to monitor developments
in the region closely and weigh their impact on holdings and prospects.
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CAPITAL MARKETS REVIEW -- CONTINUED
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In many emerging markets, chaos has turned to calm. Situations throughout the
world have improved dramatically during the past year. Brazil has rebounded
nicely since the devaluation of the Brazilian currency. The real's decline
preceded a rally for Latin American equity markets in March. The economic
prospects for the region appear bright as a result of:
- declining inflation and interest rates
- corporate restructuring trends
- shifts from government-owned to privately owned business enterprises
BOND MARKETS OFFER DIVERSE OPPORTUNITIES
Fixed income investors struggled with the conflicting themes of robust
economic growth and low inflation evident in the United States during much of
the period. In the third quarter, investors abandoned riskier investments for
the perceived safety and liquidity of US Treasury bonds amid economic and
political troubles in Asia, Latin America and Russia. As a result, yields fell
and prices for Treasury bonds soared.
Corporate bonds, which had performed admirably early in the period, did not
fare as well amid the liquidity crisis in late summer 1998. While non-Treasury
issues were largely overlooked, they rebounded later in the year and throughout
the first quarter. Yields for high yield bonds and mortgage securities remain
very attractive versus US Treasury bonds.
LOOKING AHEAD
There are several factors which inspire an optimistic outlook for the global
markets:
- positive corporate profit growth
- low inflation and interest rates
- the introduction of promising reform measures in Japan and several emerging
countries
The current economic environment bodes well for the bond market as inflation
remains subdued. Mortgage-backed and high yield securities are again attractive
as they offer significant yield premiums over Treasuries. We maintain a
positive, long-term outlook on the US fixed income market due to the following
factors:
- low rate of domestic inflation
- real interest rates are attractive on a global basis
As the world's markets evolve, Nicholas-Applegate continues to meet the
challenges of a changing global marketplace. Our time-tested investment
philosophy focuses on identifying and capitalizing on change and we believe it
will help us deliver superior investment performance over the long term.
We thank you for your support during the past six years.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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The Funds' Review and Outlook, Performance and Schedules of Investments
Large Cap Growth...................................................... 1
Mid Cap Growth........................................................ 4
Small Cap Growth...................................................... 8
Mini Cap Growth....................................................... 15
Balanced Growth....................................................... 20
Convertible........................................................... 27
High Quality Bond..................................................... 32
High Yield Bond....................................................... 39
International Core Growth............................................. 44
International Small Cap Growth........................................ 49
Emerging Countries.................................................... 54
Worldwide Growth...................................................... 59
The Funds'
Financial Highlights.................................................. 66
Statements of Assets and Liabilities.................................. 68
Statements of Operations.............................................. 70
Statements of Changes in Net Assets................................... 72
Notes to the Financial Statements..................................... 76
Report of Independent Auditors.......................................... 90
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This report is authorized for distribution to shareholders and to others only
when preceded or accompanied by a currently effective prospectus for Pilgrim
Mutual Funds Advisory Shares. Distributor: Nicholas-Applegate Securities.
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LARGE CAP GROWTH FUND
ADVISORY SHARES
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MANAGEMENT TEAM: CATHERINE SOMHEGYI, Partner, Chief Investment Officer, Global
Equity Management; WILLIAM H. CHENOWETH, CFA, Partner, Portfolio Manager; ANDREW
B. GALLAGHER, Partner, Portfolio Manager; EMMY SOBIESKI, CFA, Portfolio Manager;
THOMAS J. SULLIVAN, Portfolio Manager.
GOAL: The Large Cap Growth Fund seeks to maximize long-term capital
appreciation by investing primarily in stocks from a universe of US companies
with market capitalizations corresponding to the upper 90% of the Russell 1000
Growth Index at time of purchase.
MARKET OVERVIEW: During the 12-month period ending March 31, 1999, the US
market was characterized by:
- a narrow advance among large-cap stocks
- outperformance of growth stocks versus value stocks
- outperformance of large caps versus mid and small caps
In the third quarter of 1998, many US indices reached new highs. However,
those stellar returns quickly eroded as investors grew fearful of wage
pressures, inflation and slower-than-expected economic growth in the United
States. Large caps declined but not as severely as small-cap stocks which were
among the hardest hit. Technology stocks suffered the most severe losses among
all sectors.
Late in the third quarter, cautious investors turned to the greater liquidity
and perceived safety of larger-cap stocks, accounting for their superior
performance. In an effort to thwart a US economic crisis, the Federal Reserve
Board lowered short-term interest rates three times in a six-week period ending
in mid-November. Confidence and liquidity returned to the markets and technology
stocks, particularly Internet-related issues, led a rally.
Reflecting investors' preference for large caps, the Dow Jones Industrial
Average closed above 10,000 for the first time on March 29.
PERFORMANCE: For the 12-month period ending March 31, 1999, the fund's
Advisory shares gained 63.8% versus 14.6% for the Russell 1000 Growth Index.
PORTFOLIO SPECIFICS: Superior stock selection resulted in the fund's
outperformance. Among the top-performing holdings were consumer services stocks
America Online, At Home and Time Warner and technology companies Cisco Systems,
Sun Microsystems and Ascend Communications. At the end of March 1999, 21% of the
fund's stocks were in the consumer services sector, up from 8% last March.
Due to eroding earnings projections, we reduced our exposure on a
stock-specific basis among retail, drug/pharmaceutical and finance/investment
stocks.
MARKET OUTLOOK: We continue to find promising opportunities with exceptional
earnings growth in the large-cap segment. We expect stocks with the strongest
earnings growth rates will continue to attract investor attention. These are
precisely the stocks in which we invest.
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LARGE CAP GROWTH FUND ADVISORY SHARES
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COMPARISON OF CHANGE IN VALUE OF A $10,000 INVESTMENT IN LARGE CAP GROWTH FUND
ADVISORY SHARES WITH THE RUSSELL 1000 GROWTH INDEX.
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SINCE
1 YEAR ANNUALIZED TOTAL RETURNS INCEPTION
63.76% As of 03/31/99 56.87%
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EDGAR REPRESENTATION OF DATA POINTS USED IN PRINTED GRAPHIC
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LARGE CAP GROWTH FUND ADVISORY SHARES RUSSELL 1000 GROWTH INDEX
12/27/96 $10,000.00 $10,000.00
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1/97 $10,888.65 $10,538.08
2/97 $10,706.64 $10,466.42
3/97 $10,385.44 $9,899.98
4/97 $10,781.58 $10,557.34
5/97 $11,991.43 $11,319.26
6/97 $12,430.41 $11,772.03
7/97 $13,982.87 $12,812.68
8/97 $13,661.67 $12,063.14
9/97 $14,357.60 $12,656.77
10/97 $14,336.19 $12,188.47
11/97 $14,158.22 $12,706.11
12/97 $14,373.72 $12,848.42
1/98 $14,599.99 $13,232.59
2/98 $15,946.85 $14,227.94
3/98 $16,873.50 $14,795.07
4/98 $17,412.24 $14,999.83
5/98 $16,981.25 $14,574.14
6/98 $18,209.58 $15,466.80
7/98 $17,811.69 $15,364.41
8/98 $14,833.95 $13,058.21
9/98 $16,673.14 $14,061.35
10/98 $17,921.16 $15,191.88
11/98 $19,607.09 $16,347.98
12/98 $23,000.83 $17,822.57
1/99 $25,595.41 $18,868.75
2/99 $25,048.03 $18,006.45
3/31/99 $27,631.65 $18,955.39
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This graph compares a $10,000 investment in the Large Cap Growth Fund Advisory
Shares with the Russell 1000 Growth Index, on a cumulative and average annual
total return basis. The Advisory Shares calculate their performance based upon
the historical performance of their corresponding series ("Fund") of Pilgrim
Mutual Funds, adjusted to reflect sales charges and operating expenses. The
Fund's Advisory Shares were first available on 7/21/97. All return calculations
reflect the reinvestment of income dividends and capital gains distributions, if
any, as well as all fees and expenses.
The total returns reflect the fact that the Investment Adviser has agreed to
waive or defer its management fees and to pay other operating expenses otherwise
payable by the Fund, subject to possible later reimbursement during a five year
period. Total return results may have been lower had there been no waiver or
deferral.
The Russell 1000 Growth Index is an unmanaged index containing those companies
among the Russell 1000 Index securities with higher than average price-to-book
ratios and forecasted growth. The Russell 1000 Index contains the top 1,000
securities of the Russell 3000 Index, which comprises the 3,000 largest U.S.
securities as determined by total market capitalization. The Russell 1000 Growth
Index is considered generally representative of the U.S. market for large cap
stocks.
Index returns reflect the reinvestment of income dividends and capital gains
distributions, if any, but do not reflect fees, brokerage commissions, or other
expenses of investing.
Past performance is no guarantee of future performance. Investment return and
the principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's
shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS AS OF MARCH 31, 1999
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LARGE CAP GROWTH FUND
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NUMBER
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COMMON STOCK -- 96.1%
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AIRLINES -- 1.6%
Southwest Airlines.................... 27,800 $ 840,950
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APPAREL -- 3.0%
Nike, Inc. Cl. B...................... 26,200 1,511,412
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BEVERAGES-NON-ALCOHOLIC -- 3.2%
Pepsi Bottling Group, Inc............. 75,600 1,639,575
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BIOTECHNOLOGY -- 2.7%
Amgen, Inc.*.......................... 18,200 1,362,725
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BROADCASTING -- 10.9%
AT&T Corp. - Liberty Media Group Cl.
A*.................................. 22,256 1,171,222
Comcast Corp. Cl. A................... 24,400 1,535,675
Infinity Broadcasting Corp. Cl. A*.... 60,800 1,565,600
Time Warner, Inc...................... 18,600 1,321,762
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5,594,259
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COMPUTERS -- 9.6%
Cisco Systems, Inc.*.................. 14,450 1,583,178
EMC Corp.*............................ 12,900 1,647,975
Sun Microsystems, Inc.*............... 13,600 1,699,150
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4,930,303
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DRUGS/PHARMACEUTICALS -- 3.1%
Forest Laboratories, Inc. Cl. A*...... 28,400 1,601,050
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FOOD -- 1.9%
Kroger Co.*........................... 16,600 993,925
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INSURANCE -- 5.2%
American International Group.......... 13,559 1,635,554
Cigna Corp............................ 12,600 1,056,038
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2,691,592
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INTERNET SOFTWARE -- 7.4%
America Online, Inc................... 13,300 1,941,800
At Home Corp. Series A*............... 11,900 1,874,250
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3,816,050
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LEISURE/GAMING -- 2.3%
MGM Grand, Inc.*...................... 35,300 1,186,962
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MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURING -- 2.4%
Tyco International, Ltd............... 17,200 1,234,100
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OIL & GAS SERVICES -- 3.1%
Halliburton Co........................ 41,500 1,597,750
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PAPER & RELATED PRODUCTS -- 2.5%
International Paper Co................ 30,700 1,295,156
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PIPELINES -- 3.0%
Williams Cos., Inc.................... 39,200 1,548,400
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RETAIL-BUILDING PRODUCTS -- 2.3%
Home Depot, Inc....................... 18,600 $ 1,157,850
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RETAIL-DISCOUNT -- 3.1%
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.................. 17,300 1,594,844
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SAVINGS & LOANS -- 2.7%
Washington Mutual, Inc................ 33,200 1,357,050
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TELECOMMUNICATIONS -- 7.2%
Qwest Communications International,
Inc.*............................... 17,000 1,225,594
RSL Communications, Ltd. Cl. A*....... 28,200 1,013,437
Sprint Corp.- PCS Group*.............. 32,600 1,444,588
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3,683,619
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TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT -- 10.4%
Ascend Communications, Inc.*.......... 19,000 1,590,063
Motorola, Inc......................... 8,600 629,950
Nokia OYJ -- ADR...................... 10,200 1,588,650
Qualcomm, Inc.*....................... 12,400 1,542,250
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5,350,913
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TELEPHONE -- 8.5%
Alltel Corp........................... 24,200 1,509,475
AT&T Corp............................. 19,026 1,518,513
MCI Worldcom, Inc.*................... 15,000 1,328,438
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4,356,426
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TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost: $38,196,071)............................... 49,344,911
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PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
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COMMERCIAL PAPER -- 6.1%
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Associates First Capital Corp.
5.000%, 04/01/99.................... $2,546,000 2,546,000
Central Illinois Public Utilities
5.030%, 04/01/99.................... 577,000 577,000
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TOTAL COMMERCIAL PAPER
(Cost: $3,123,000)................................ 3,123,000
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TOTAL INVESTMENTS -- 102.2%
(Cost: $41,319,071)............................. 52,467,911
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS -- (2.2%)... (1,130,924)
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NET ASSETS -- 100.0%.............................. $ 51,336,987
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* Non-income producing securities.
SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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MID CAP GROWTH FUND
ADVISORY SHARES
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MANAGEMENT TEAM: CATHERINE SOMHEGYI, Partner, Chief Investment Officer, Global
Equity Management; WILLIAM H. CHENOWETH, CFA, Partner, Portfolio Manager; ANDREW
B. GALLAGHER, Partner, Portfolio Manager; EMMY SOBIESKI, CFA, Portfolio Manager;
THOMAS J. SULLIVAN, Portfolio Manager.
GOAL: The Mid Cap Growth Fund seeks to maximize long-term capital appreciation
through investments in US securities corresponding to the middle 90% of the
Russell Midcap Growth Index at the time of purchase.
MARKET OVERVIEW: During the 12-month period ending March 31, 1999, the US
market was characterized by:
- a narrow advance among large-cap stocks
- outperformance of growth stocks versus value stocks
- outperformance of large caps versus mid and small caps
In the third quarter of 1998, many US indices reached new highs. However,
those stellar returns quickly eroded as investors grew fearful of wage
pressures, inflation and slower-than-expected economic growth in the United
States. Mid- and small-cap stocks suffered greater declines than large caps.
Late in the third quarter, cautious investors turned to the greater liquidity
and perceived safety of larger-cap stocks, accounting for their superior
performance. In an effort to thwart a US economic crisis, the Federal Reserve
Board lowered short-term interest rates three times in a six-week period ending
in mid-November. Confidence and liquidity returned to the markets and technology
stocks, particularly Internet-related issues, led a rally.
Reflecting investors' preference for large caps, the Dow Jones Industrial
Average closed above 10,000 for the first time on March 29. Despite its record-
setting performance, the Dow's climb masked broader market weakness.
PERFORMANCE: For the 12-month period ending March 31, 1999, the fund's
Advisory shares returned 15.8% versus 8.9% for the Russell Midcap Growth Index.
PORTFOLIO SPECIFICS: Stock selection, especially in the consumer services and
technology sectors, was responsible for the fund's relative outperformance.
Among the best-performing holdings during the period were Amazon.com, At Home
and Ascend Communications.
During the period, we reduced our exposure on a company-by-company basis in
the following industries due to concerns over the sustainability of earnings
growth: software; department/discount stores; and drugs/pharmaceuticals.
MARKET OUTLOOK: The fundamental strengths evident within the mid-cap segment
of the market continue to inspire optimism. Earnings growth remains strong and
valuations, relative to large-cap stocks, reached historic lows. We expect
stocks with the strongest earnings growth rates will continue to attract
investor attention. These are precisely the stocks in which we invest.
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MID CAP GROWTH FUND ADVISORY SHARES
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COMPARISON OF CHANGE IN VALUE OF A $10,000 INVESTMENT IN MID CAP GROWTH FUND
ADVISORY SHARES WITH THE RUSSELL MID CAP GROWTH INDEX.
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ANNUALIZED TOTAL RETURNS
As of 03/31/99
1 YEAR 5 YEARS 10 YEARS
15.77% 18.35% 19.22%
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EDGAR REPRESENTATION OF DATA POINTS USED IN PRINTED GRAPHIC
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MID CAP GROWTH RUSSELL MID CAP
FUND ADVISORY SHARES GROWTH INDEX
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9/30/85 10,000.00 10,000.00
12/31/86 16,521.84 11,755.04
12/31/87 17,072.53 12,079.37
12/31/88 19,187.62 13,640.50
12/31/89 25,634.03 17,935.18
12/31/90 25,756.61 17,014.58
12/31/91 39,960.70 25,016.75
12/31/92 45,264.05 27,196.19
12/31/93 54,328.36 30,240.33
12/31/94 48,410.91 29,585.30
12/31/95 66,921.42 39,641.61
12/31/96 77,674.04 46,571.16
12/31/97 90,250.08 57,066.70
12/31/98 103,178.43 67,260.95
3/31/99 117,212.19 69,561.18
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This graph compares a $10,000 investment in Mid Cap Growth Fund Advisory Shares
with the Russell Mid Cap Growth Index, on a cumulative and average annual total
return basis. All return calculations reflect the reinvestment of income
dividends and capital gains distributions, if any, as well as all fees and
expenses. Performance results reflect the total returns of a predecessor limited
partnership managed by Nicholas-Applegate Capital Management prior to the
effective date of the Fund's registration statement on 4/19/93. Limited
partnership returns are restated to reflect all fees and expenses applicable to
the Fund. If the limited partnership had been registered as an investment
company under the federal securities laws, its performance might have been
adversely affected because of the additional restrictions applicable to
registered investment companies. The Advisory shares calculate their performance
based upon the historical performance of their corresponding series ("Fund") of
Pilgrim Mutual Funds, adjusted to reflect sales charges and operating expenses.
The Fund's Advisory shares were first available on 6/30/94.
The total returns reflect the fact that the Investment Adviser has agreed to
waive or defer its management fees and to pay other operating expenses otherwise
payable by the Fund, subject to possible later reimbursement during a five year
period. Total return results may have been lower had there been no waiver or
deferral.
The Russell Mid Cap Growth Index measures the performance of those companies
among the 800 smallest companies in the Russell 1000 Index with higher than
average price-to-book ratios and forecasted growth. The average market
capitalization is $4 billion. The Russell Mid Cap Growth Index is considered
generally representative of the U.S. market for mid cap stocks. The index
incepted on 12/31/85.
Index returns reflect the reinvestment of income dividends and capital gains
distributions, if any, but do not reflect fees, brokerage commissions, or other
expenses of investing.
Past performance is no guarantee of future performance. Investment return and
the principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's
shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS AS OF MARCH 31, 1999
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NUMBER
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COMMON STOCK -- 99.3%
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ADVERTISING -- 2.8%
Doubleclick, Inc.*.................... 18,800 $ 3,422,775
Lamar Advertising Co.*................ 94,100 3,193,519
Outdoor Systems, Inc.*................ 189,200 5,676,000
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12,292,294
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AEROSPACE/DEFENSE -- 0.8%
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp.*........... 82,500 3,578,437
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AIRLINES -- 0.7%
Southwest Airlines.................... 106,400 3,218,600
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APPLICATIONS SOFTWARE -- 0.9%
Citrix Systems, Inc.*................. 99,000 3,774,375
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BEVERAGES-NON-ALCOHOLIC -- 0.5%
Pepsi Bottling Group, Inc.*........... 106,600 2,311,887
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BIOTECHNOLOGY -- 2.1%
Biogen, Inc.*......................... 23,200 2,652,050
Genzyme Corp.-General Division*....... 62,900 3,172,519
Immunex Corp.*........................ 38,000 3,163,500
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8,988,069
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BROADCASTING -- 4.9%
Clear Channel Communications*......... 144,800 9,710,650
COX Communications, Inc. Cl. A*....... 64,600 4,885,375
Jacor Communications, Inc.*........... 28,800 2,188,800
USA Networks, Inc.*................... 127,500 4,566,094
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21,350,919
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COMPUTER SOFTWARE -- 2.3%
ISS Group, Inc.*...................... 51,100 4,062,450
Veritas Software Corp.*............... 75,450 6,092,588
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10,155,038
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COMPUTERS -- 5.6%
ASM Lithography Holding N.V.*......... 131,000 5,895,000
Network Appliance, Inc.*.............. 124,800 6,318,000
Rambus, Inc.*......................... 50,200 3,231,625
Safeguard Scientifics, Inc.*.......... 51,000 3,458,437
VeriSign, Inc.*....................... 36,400 5,605,600
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24,508,662
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DIVERSIFIED FINANCIAL SERVICES -- 6.6%
Capital One Financial Corp............ 24,100 3,639,100
Charles Schwab Corp................... 75,000 7,209,375
CIT Group, Inc. Cl. A................. 101,500 3,102,094
Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette.......... 94,300 6,577,425
E*trade Group, Inc.*.................. 60,000 3,498,750
Providian Financial Corp.............. 40,800 4,488,000
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28,514,744
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DRUGS/PHARMACEUTICALS -- 4.7%
Allergan, Inc......................... 44,300 3,892,862
Amerisource Health Corp. Cl. A*....... 81,800 2,796,537
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NUMBER
OF SHARES VALUE
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DRUGS/PHARMACEUTICALS (CONTINUED)
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Cardinal Health, Inc.................. 101,593 $ 6,705,138
Forest Laboratories, Inc. Cl. A*...... 72,100 4,064,637
Watson Pharmaceutical, Inc.*.......... 66,700 2,943,137
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20,402,311
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ELECTRIC -- 0.6%
Montana Power Co...................... 34,200 2,515,837
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ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS/SEMICONDUCTORS -- 7.0%
Applied Materials, Inc.*.............. 150,800 9,302,475
Conexant Systems, Inc.*............... 169,800 4,701,338
LSI Logic Corp.*...................... 122,600 3,823,588
Novellus Systems, Inc.*............... 84,600 4,663,575
Vitesse Semiconductor Corp.*.......... 64,200 3,250,125
Xilinx, Inc.*......................... 118,800 4,818,825
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30,559,926
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ELECTRONICS -- 3.9%
Cymer, Inc.*.......................... 219,900 4,370,513
Solectron Corp.*...................... 53,800 2,612,663
Teradyne, Inc.*....................... 100,300 5,472,619
Uniphase Corp.*....................... 37,100 4,271,138
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16,726,933
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FOOD -- 1.8%
Keebler Foods Co.*.................... 103,000 3,759,500
Safeway, Inc.*........................ 74,700 3,833,044
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7,592,544
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HEALTH CARE -- 0.9%
Wellpoint Health Networks*............ 48,700 3,692,069
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INSURANCE -- 1.3%
Hartford Life, Inc. Cl. A............. 52,800 2,904,000
Reliastar Financial Corp.............. 65,000 2,770,625
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5,674,625
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INTERNET SOFTWARE -- 10.5%
At Home Corp. Series A*............... 40,400 6,363,000
CMGI, Inc.*........................... 84,600 15,487,087
Earthlink Network, Inc.*.............. 31,000 1,860,000
Infoseek Corp.*....................... 70,000 5,180,000
Network Solutions, Inc.*.............. 62,800 6,641,100
Yahoo!, Inc.*......................... 59,000 9,934,125
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45,465,312
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LEISURE/GAMING -- 0.7%
Mirage Resorts, Inc.*................. 148,200 3,149,250
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MEDICAL SUPPLIES/EQUIPMENT -- 2.0%
Guidant Corp.......................... 109,100 6,600,550
Visx, Inc.*........................... 21,300 2,291,081
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8,891,631
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NETWORK SOFTWARE -- 1.3%
Novell, Inc.*......................... 219,700 5,533,694
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SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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OIL & GAS PRODUCERS -- 2.4%
Burlington Resources, Inc............. 95,300 $ 3,806,044
Diamond Offshore Drilling............. 103,400 3,270,025
Transocean Offshore, Inc.............. 123,400 3,555,462
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10,631,531
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OIL & GAS SERVICES -- 2.5%
Global Industries, Ltd.*.............. 254,000 2,571,750
Smith International, Inc.*............ 132,300 5,292,000
Weatherford International, Inc.*...... 112,000 2,926,000
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10,789,750
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OPTICAL SUPPLIES -- 1.5%
Bausch & Lomb, Inc.................... 100,600 6,539,000
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OTHER COMMERCIAL SERVICES -- 2.1%
Concord EFS, Inc.*.................... 94,900 2,615,681
Paychex, Inc.......................... 89,150 4,229,053
USWeb Corp.*.......................... 57,000 2,351,250
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9,195,984
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OTHER FINANCIAL SERVICES -- 1.5%
Fiserv, Inc........................... 122,900 6,590,512
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PACKAGING & CONTAINERS -- 0.9%
Smurfit-Stone Container Corp.*........ 196,700 3,798,769
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PAPER & RELATED PRODUCTS -- 0.6%
Georgia-Pacific....................... 37,500 2,784,375
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RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS -- 1.1%
Harley-Davidson, Inc.................. 81,800 4,703,500
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REGIONAL/COMMERCIAL BANKS -- 0.6%
Firstar Corp.......................... 27,500 2,461,250
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RENTAL AUTO/EQUIPMENT -- 0.6%
United Rentals, Inc.*................. 90,500 2,579,250
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RETAIL-APPAREL -- 2.8%
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. Cl. A*........ 53,400 4,912,800
American Eagle Outfitters*............ 44,700 3,204,431
Intimate Brands, Inc.................. 85,700 4,124,312
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12,241,543
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RETAIL-BEDDING -- 1.0%
Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc.*.............. 123,300 4,500,450
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RETAIL-CONSUMER ELECTRONICS -- 0.9%
Circuit City Stores................... 48,700 3,731,638
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RETAIL-DEPARTMENT STORES -- 1.0%
Kohls Corp............................ 60,900 4,316,287
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RETAIL-HYPERMARKETS -- 2.0%
Costco Cos., Inc.*.................... 94,900 8,689,281
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RETAIL-INTERNET -- 2.0%
Amazon.Com, Inc.*..................... 38,300 $ 6,594,781
Priceline.com, Inc.*.................. 27,100 2,245,912
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8,840,693
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RETAIL-MAIL ORDER -- 0.4%
Micro Warehouse, Inc.*................ 116,100 1,872,113
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RETAIL-OFFICE SUPPLIES -- 3.0%
Office Depot, Inc.*................... 117,700 4,332,831
Staples, Inc.*........................ 261,650 8,601,744
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12,934,575
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RETAIL-RESTAURANTS -- 1.1%
Starbucks Corp.*...................... 163,400 4,585,413
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TELECOMMUNICATIONS -- 5.5%
Crown Castle International Corp.*..... 101,200 1,821,600
Qwest Communications International,
Inc.*............................... 87,600 6,315,413
Sprint Corp.- PCS Group*.............. 96,300 4,267,294
Western Wireless Corp. Cl. A*......... 104,600 3,791,750
Winstar Communications, Inc.*......... 209,000 7,595,844
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23,791,901
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TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT -- 3.2%
American Tower Corp. Cl. A*........... 97,000 2,376,500
Ascend Communications, Inc.*.......... 90,200 7,548,613
RF Micro Devices, Inc.*............... 42,600 4,076,288
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14,001,401
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TRANSPORTATION-AIR FREIGHT -- 0.7%
FDX Corp.*............................ 30,500 2,830,781
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TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost: $310,508,478).............................. 431,307,154
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Central Illinois Public Utilities
5.030%, 04/01/99.................... $5,965,000 5,965,000
Smithkline Beecham PLC
5.000%, 04/01/99.................... 8,085,000 8,085,000
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TOTAL COMMERCIAL PAPER
(Cost: $14,050,000)............................... 14,050,000
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TOTAL INVESTMENTS -- 102.5%
(Cost: $324,558,478)............................ 445,357,154
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS -- (2.5%)... (10,882,671)
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NET ASSETS -- 100.0%.............................. $ 434,474,483
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* Non-income producing securities.
SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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SMALL CAP GROWTH FUND
ADVISORY SHARES
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MANAGEMENT TEAM: CATHERINE SOMHEGYI, Partner, Chief Investment Officer, Global
Equity Management; THOMAS BLEAKLEY, Partner, Portfolio Manager; JOHN C. MCCRAW,
Portfolio Manager; PAUL E. CLUSKEY, Investment Analyst; AARON HARRIS, Portfolio
Manager.
GOAL: The Small Cap Growth Fund seeks to maximize long-term capital
appreciation through investments primarily in US companies with market
capitalizations corresponding to the middle 90% of the Russell 2000 Growth Index
at time of purchase.
MARKET OVERVIEW: During the 12-month period ending March 31, 1999, the market
environment was characterized by extreme volatility. After climbing to record
highs in mid-July, US stocks tumbled in late summer and the fund lost nearly 25%
in August. However, over the following seven months, small-cap stocks rebounded.
In that period, the fund gained more than 54% -- despite a 10.6% decline in
February amid rising interest rates that spooked investors.
A variety of factors triggered stocks' decline in late July including:
- expectations for dwindling corporate profits
- increasing global economic and currency turmoil
- evidence of a slowing US economy
In this environment, small-cap stocks were especially vulnerable as investors
preferred the liquidity and perceived safety of larger caps.
PERFORMANCE: For the 12-month period ending March 31, 1999, the fund's
Advisory shares gained 1.0% versus an 11.0% decline for the Russell 2000 Growth
Index.
PORTFOLIO SPECIFICS: Despite an extremely difficult period, stock selection,
especially within the technology sector, helped the fund outperform its
benchmark by a wide margin. Among the strongest performers, especially late in
the period, were Internet-related stocks and semiconductor capital equipment
issues such as Lycos, Real Networks and Mindspring Enterprises.
Appreciation among technology holdings contributed to the fund's increased
weighting in this sector. Technology stocks comprised 38% of the portfolio on
March 31, up from 23.1% a year ago.
Strong returns among financial services holdings also contributed to gains.
Exposure to brokerage stocks, both traditional and on-line firms, was a positive
contributor. CMGI, Ameritrade and Hambrecht & Quist all delivered strong gains
early in 1999.
MARKET OUTLOOK: The fundamental strengths evident within the small-cap segment
of the market continue to inspire optimism. Earnings growth remains strong and
valuations, relative to large-cap stocks, reached their lowest point since the
inception of the Russell 2000 Index in 1979.
Reflecting the fund's strengths, the median earnings growth rate for holdings
as of March 31 was 23.6% versus 15.5% for the Russell 2000 Growth Index.
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SMALL CAP GROWTH FUND ADVISORY SHARES
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COMPARISON OF CHANGE IN VALUE OF A $10,000 INVESTMENT IN SMALL CAP GROWTH FUND
ADVISORY SHARES WITH THE RUSSELL 2000 GROWTH INDEX.
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ANNUALIZED TOTAL RETURNS
As of 03/31/99 SINCE
1 YEAR 5 YEARS INCEPTION
0.96% 15.95% 13.08%
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EDGAR REPRESENTATION OF DATA POINTS USED IN PRINTED GRAPHIC
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SMALL CAP GROWTH FUND ADVISORY SHARES RUSSELL 2000 GROWTH INDEX
10/93 $10,000.00 $10,000.00
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12/93 $9,988.55 $10,262.59
3/94 $9,378.52 $9,845.06
6/94 $8,678.90 $9,227.27
9/94 $9,593.48 $10,087.60
12/94 $9,606.03 $10,013.02
3/95 $10,159.76 $10,562.09
6/95 $11,317.62 $11,609.85
9/95 $12,700.77 $12,930.01
12/95 $13,019.28 $13,123.11
3/96 $14,094.27 $13,876.94
6/96 $15,477.82 $14,687.74
9/96 $15,885.92 $14,562.15
12/96 $15,553.45 $14,601.18
3/97 $13,244.03 $13,059.68
6/97 $16,216.15 $15,351.64
9/97 $19,369.02 $17,948.19
12/97 $17,348.28 $16,476.56
3/98 $19,470.08 $18,435.00
6/98 $18,591.05 $17,376.29
9/98 $14,239.19 $13,491.92
12/98 $18,087.82 $16,682.12
3/99 $19,656.06 $16,401.54
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This graph compares a $10,000 investment in the Small Cap Growth Fund Advisory
Shares with the Russell 2000 Growth Index, on a cumulative and average annual
total return basis. All return calculations reflect the reinvestment of income
dividends and capital gains distributions, if any, as well as all fees and
expenses. The Advisory Shares calculate their performance based upon the
historical performance of their corresponding series ("Fund") of Pilgrim Mutual
Funds, adjusted to reflect sales charges and operating expenses. The Fund's
Advisory Shares were first available on 8/31/95.
The total returns reflect the fact that the Investment Adviser has agreed to
waive or defer its management fees and to pay other operating expenses otherwise
payable by the Fund, subject to possible later reimbursement during a five year
period. Total return results may have been lower had there been no waiver or
deferral.
The Russell 2000 Growth Index contains those securities in the Russell 2000
Index with a greater-than-average growth orientation. Companies in this index
generally have higher price-to-book and price-earnings ratios. The Russell 2000
Index is a widely regarded small-cap index of the 2,000 smaller securities in
the Russell 3000 Index which comprises the 3,000 largest U.S. securities as
determined by total market capitalization.
The Index reflects the reinvestment of income dividends and capital gains
distributions, if any, but does not reflect fees, brokerage commissions, or
other expenses of investing.
Past performance is no guarantee of future performance. Investment return and
the principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's
shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS AS OF MARCH 31, 1999
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COMMON STOCK -- 99.7%
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ADVERTISING -- 0.9%
Abacus Direct Corp.*.................. 47,200 $ 3,870,400
Getty Images, Inc.*................... 37,900 795,900
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4,666,300
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AEROSPACE/DEFENSE -- 0.8%
Aeroflex, Inc.*....................... 20,300 289,275
Kellstrom Industries, Inc.*........... 43,000 682,625
L-3 Communications Holdings, Inc.*.... 64,200 2,969,250
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3,941,150
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AIRLINES -- 1.2%
Alaska Airgroup, Inc.*................ 33,300 1,581,750
Atlantic Coast Airlines Holdings*..... 76,300 2,145,937
Mesaba Holdings, Inc.*................ 18,600 249,356
Midwest Express Holdings*............. 32,800 963,500
Skywest, Inc.......................... 44,100 1,273,387
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6,213,930
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APPAREL -- 0.7%
Cutter & Buck, Inc.*.................. 2,200 70,400
Novel Denim Holdings, Ltd.*........... 13,400 130,650
Quiksilver, Inc.*..................... 16,400 692,900
Timberland Co. Cl. A*................. 40,900 2,579,256
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3,473,206
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APPLICATIONS SOFTWARE -- 2.4%
Broadvision, Inc.*.................... 51,300 3,065,175
Clarify, Inc.*........................ 46,200 1,232,963
Exchange Applications, Inc.*.......... 5,000 125,625
New ERA Of Networks, Inc.*............ 60,300 4,085,325
Peregrine Systems, Inc.*.............. 68,000 2,286,500
Serena Software, Inc.*................ 14,800 207,200
Software AG Systems, Inc.*............ 47,000 393,625
Webtrends Corp.*...................... 11,000 534,875
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11,931,288
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BEVERAGES-ALCOHOLIC -- 0.2%
Canandaigua Brands, Inc. Cl. A*....... 22,800 1,148,550
---------------
BIOTECHNOLOGY -- 1.3%
ICOS Corp.*........................... 42,900 1,447,875
IDEC Pharmaceuticals Corp.*........... 41,600 2,137,200
Incyte Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*......... 36,900 740,306
Pharmaceutical Product Development*... 55,500 1,862,719
Serologicals Corp.*................... 44,175 599,123
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6,787,223
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BROADCASTING -- 1.6%
Emmis Communications Corp. Cl. A*..... 66,100 3,305,000
Entercom Communications Corp.*........ 25,000 884,375
Saga Communications, Inc. Cl. A*...... 69,096 1,235,091
SBS Broadcasting S.A.*................ 78,200 2,512,175
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7,936,641
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CHEMICALS -- 0.4%
Spartech Corp......................... 26,700 $ 550,687
The Scotts Co. Cl. A*................. 38,800 1,450,150
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2,000,837
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COMMUNICATIONS SOFTWARE -- 0.3%
Avid Technology, Inc.*................ 12,300 215,189
AVT Corp.*............................ 52,500 1,253,438
DSET Corp.*........................... 1,500 17,538
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1,486,165
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COMPUTER SOFTWARE -- 3.4%
Axent Technologies, Inc.*............. 39,900 960,094
BindView Development Corp.*........... 36,200 1,126,725
Bottomline Technologies, Inc.*........ 4,500 287,156
Business Objects S.A.--ADR*........... 31,200 926,250
Harbinger Corp.*...................... 82,700 558,225
ISS Group, Inc.*...................... 20,600 1,637,700
Macromedia, Inc.*..................... 64,900 2,940,781
Mercury Interactive Corp.*............ 194,200 6,918,375
Onyx Software Corp.*.................. 8,500 326,188
Pinnacle Systems, Inc.*............... 16,700 759,850
Smith-Gardner & Associates, Inc.*..... 11,000 155,375
Verity, Inc.*......................... 22,300 747,050
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17,343,769
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COMPUTERS -- 8.8%
Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. Cl.
A*.................................. 56,400 2,580,300
Apex PC Solutions, Inc.*.............. 98,850 1,377,722
Comverse Technology, Inc.*............ 24,400 2,074,000
Digital River, Inc.*.................. 20,000 800,000
Ecsoft Group PLC--ADR*................ 8,500 270,938
Electronics For Imaging*.............. 74,300 2,897,700
Factset Research Systems, Inc......... 21,600 934,200
Globix Corp.*......................... 10,000 373,125
Henry (Jack) & Associates............. 50,950 1,872,413
International Integration, Inc.*...... 11,300 361,600
Mentor Graphics Corp.*................ 66,000 891,000
Network Appliance, Inc.*.............. 148,400 7,512,750
Rambus, Inc.*......................... 32,700 2,105,063
S3, Inc.*............................. 85,900 644,250
Safeguard Scientifics, Inc.*.......... 29,000 1,966,563
Sandisk Corp.*........................ 50,200 1,330,300
Sequent Computer Systems, Inc.*....... 74,000 670,625
Sykes Enterprises, Inc.*.............. 57,100 1,845,044
VeriSign, Inc.*....................... 54,600 8,408,400
Visual Networks, Inc.*................ 11,100 414,862
Whittman-Hart, Inc.*.................. 176,500 3,794,750
Xircom, Inc.*......................... 60,900 1,530,112
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44,655,717
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COSMETICS/PERSONAL CARE -- 0.2%
Chattem, Inc.*........................ 25,400 793,750
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SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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COMMON STOCK (Continued)
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DATA PROCESSING/MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE -- 0.4%
Reynolds & Reynolds Cl. A............. 94,000 $ 1,786,000
TSI International Software, Ltd.*..... 6,000 292,875
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2,078,875
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DISTRIBUTION/WHOLESALE -- 1.0%
Brightpoint, Inc.*.................... 100,200 593,372
CDW Computer Centers, Inc.*........... 34,300 2,366,700
Cellstar Corp.*....................... 33,400 346,525
CHS Electronics, Inc.*................ 70,800 225,675
Insight Enterprises, Inc.*............ 60,225 1,490,569
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5,022,841
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DIVERSIFIED FINANCIAL SERVICES -- 1.4%
Affiliated Managers Group*............ 28,200 733,200
Ameritrade Holding Corp. Cl. A*....... 63,400 3,914,950
Hambrecht & Quist, Inc.*.............. 27,400 950,437
Metris Cos., Inc...................... 35,500 1,433,313
Rock Financial Corp................... 10,000 180,000
T & W Financial Corp.*................ 10,800 90,450
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7,302,350
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DRUGS/PHARMACEUTICALS -- 6.3%
Advance Paradigm, Inc.*............... 30,100 1,901,944
Alkermes, Inc.*....................... 50,100 1,365,225
Alpharma, Inc. Cl. A*................. 49,500 1,942,875
Bindley Western Industries, Inc....... 66,200 1,890,837
Biomatrix, Inc.*...................... 71,300 5,561,400
Gilead Sciences, Inc.*................ 49,200 2,238,600
Jones Medical Industries, Inc......... 103,500 3,596,625
Medicis Pharmaceutical Cl. A*......... 104,850 3,145,500
Medimmune, Inc.*...................... 68,900 4,078,019
NBTY, Inc.*........................... 55,800 272,025
Nexstar Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*........ 48,900 834,356
Parexel International Corp.*.......... 29,500 610,281
Priority Healthcare Corp.*............ 16,300 737,575
Sepracor, Inc.*....................... 25,800 2,896,050
Trimeris, Inc.*....................... 34,300 437,325
Zonagen, Inc.*........................ 14,000 301,000
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31,809,637
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EDUCATIONAL SOFTWARE -- 0.2%
Advantage Learning Systems, Inc.*..... 39,600 1,230,075
---------------
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS & EQUIPMENT -- 0.5%
C-Cube Microsystems, Inc.*............ 29,300 580,506
SLI, Inc.*............................ 93,750 1,968,750
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2,549,256
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ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS/SEMICONDUCTORS -- 6.5%
Actel Corp.*.......................... 54,300 892,556
Alpha Industries, Inc.*............... 50,300 924,263
American Xtal Technology, Inc.*....... 74,200 1,669,500
Applied Micro Circuits Corp.*......... 68,400 2,924,100
Electro Scientific Industries,
Inc.*............................... 25,800 1,199,700
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ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS/SEMICONDUCTORS (CONTINUED)
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Kulicke & Soffa Industries*........... 48,400 $ 1,222,100
LAM Research Corp.*................... 33,300 965,700
Lattice Semiconductor Corp.*.......... 25,300 1,152,731
Level One Communications, Inc.*....... 36,100 1,755,363
Micrel, Inc.*......................... 35,200 1,762,200
Microchip Technology, Inc.*........... 45,200 1,565,050
MIPS Technologies, Inc.*.............. 39,900 2,433,900
Moog, Inc. Cl. A...................... 24,700 753,350
Novellus Systems, Inc.*............... 33,700 1,857,712
PMC - Sierra, Inc.*................... 36,100 2,569,869
Qlogic Corp.*......................... 51,400 3,450,225
SDL, Inc.*............................ 35,700 3,239,775
Transwitch Corp.*..................... 39,200 1,773,800
Triumph Group, Inc.*.................. 38,700 909,450
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33,021,344
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ELECTRONICS -- 2.2%
Cymer, Inc.*.......................... 50,400 1,001,700
DII Group, Inc.*...................... 16,600 485,550
Flextronics International, Ltd.*...... 87,600 4,467,600
Genesis Microchip, Inc.*.............. 20,800 494,000
Uniphase Corp.*....................... 41,000 4,720,125
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11,168,975
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ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION -- 0.8%
Dycom Industries, Inc.*............... 86,850 3,777,975
---------------
ENTERTAINMENT -- 1.2%
Championship Auto Racing Teams*....... 17,000 495,125
Cinar Corp. Cl. B*.................... 49,600 1,140,800
Image Entertainment, Inc.*............ 22,900 134,537
Macrovision Corp.*.................... 29,900 1,106,300
SFX Entertainment, Inc. Cl. A*........ 41,200 2,659,975
Sunterra Corp.*....................... 74,200 723,450
---------------
6,260,187
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ENTERTAINMENT SOFTWARE -- 0.1%
Acclaim Entertainment, Inc.*.......... 68,700 614,006
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ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL -- 0.8%
Casella Waste Systems, Inc. Cl. A*.... 69,000 1,556,812
Superior Services, Inc.*.............. 71,300 1,412,631
Tetra Tech, Inc.*..................... 47,156 993,223
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3,962,666
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FOOD -- 0.4%
Hain Food Group, Inc.*................ 47,800 788,700
Merkert America Corp.*................ 41,700 453,488
Michael Foods, Inc.................... 49,500 943,594
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2,185,782
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HEALTH CARE -- 1.2%
Apria Healthcare Group*............... 171,100 2,037,159
Covance, Inc.*........................ 55,500 1,390,969
Novoste Corp.*........................ 11,000 264,000
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SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS AS OF MARCH 31, 1999 -- CONTINUED
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<TABLE>
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COMMON STOCK (Continued)
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HEALTH CARE (CONTINUED)
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Oxford Health Plans*.................. 80,000 $ 1,250,000
Perclose, Inc.*....................... 31,900 988,900
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5,931,028
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HOME BUILDING -- 0.8%
Crossmann Communities, Inc.*.......... 35,400 705,787
M/I Schottenstein Homes, Inc.......... 46,700 828,925
MDC Holdings, Inc..................... 41,400 595,125
National RV Holdings, Inc.*........... 41,550 919,294
Ryland Group, Inc..................... 32,500 822,656
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3,871,787
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HOME FURNISHINGS -- 0.0%
Select Comfort Corp.*................. 7,500 209,062
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HOSPITALS -- 0.2%
Province Healthcare Co.*.............. 49,700 919,450
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INTERNET SOFTWARE -- 15.9%
AboveNet Communications, Inc.*........ 49,300 6,452,138
Broadcast.com, Inc.*.................. 6,800 803,675
CMGI, Inc.*........................... 39,900 7,304,194
CNET, Inc.*........................... 70,000 6,448,750
Concentric Network Corp.*............. 49,400 3,692,650
Critical Path, Inc.*.................. 11,000 847,000
Excite, Inc.*......................... 29,900 4,186,000
Exodus Communications, Inc.*.......... 77,300 10,396,850
Go2net, Inc.*......................... 52,800 7,002,600
Infoseek Corp.*....................... 64,300 4,758,200
Infospace.com, Inc.*.................. 61,300 5,428,881
InterVU, Inc.*........................ 26,600 1,180,375
iVillage, Inc.*....................... 12,800 1,286,400
Lycos, Inc.*.......................... 19,600 1,686,825
Mindspring Enterprises, Inc.*......... 43,400 3,735,113
OneMain.com, Inc.*.................... 7,000 253,750
PCOrder.com, Inc.*.................... 5,500 311,438
Prodigy Communications Corp.*......... 31,300 1,201,138
RealNetworks, Inc.*................... 36,000 4,398,750
Security First Technologies Co.*...... 32,700 2,403,450
Sportsline USA, Inc.*................. 32,700 1,491,938
Verio, Inc.*.......................... 33,400 1,540,575
VerticalNet, Inc.*.................... 4,500 467,437
XOOM.com, Inc.*....................... 47,000 3,151,938
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80,430,065
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INVESTMENT COMPANIES -- 0.4%
American Capital Strategies........... 33,900 580,537
SEI Investments Co.................... 16,600 1,535,500
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2,116,037
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LEISURE/GAMING -- 0.3%
American Classic Voyages Co.*......... 36,100 582,156
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Family Golf Centers, Inc.*............ 93,000 $ 691,687
Travel Services International,
Inc.*............................... 30,000 315,000
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1,588,843
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MACHINERY-CONSTRUCTION & MINING -- 0.4%
Terex Corp.*.......................... 91,100 2,197,787
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MACHINERY-DIVERSIFIED -- 0.7%
Motivepower Industries, Inc.*......... 98,377 2,471,722
PRI Automation, Inc.*................. 52,400 1,093,793
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3,565,515
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MEDICAL PRODUCTS -- 0.1%
Hanger Orthopedic Group, Inc.*........ 31,600 426,600
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MEDICAL SUPPLIES/EQUIPMENT -- 1.9%
Laser Vision Centers, Inc.*........... 25,000 953,125
Minimed, Inc.*........................ 50,100 5,091,412
Molecular Devices Corp.*.............. 59,800 1,614,600
Osteotech, Inc.*...................... 41,400 1,423,125
Xomed Surgical Products, Inc.*........ 16,800 659,400
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9,741,662
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METAL FABRICATION/HARDWARE -- 0.4%
Johnstown America Industries, Inc.*... 74,400 1,106,700
Mueller Industries, Inc.*............. 46,800 1,047,150
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2,153,850
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NETWORK SOFTWARE -- 1.2%
Concord Communications, Inc.*......... 61,500 3,505,500
Legato Systems, Inc.*................. 49,500 2,555,438
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6,060,938
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OFFICE FURNISHINGS -- 0.0%
Compx International, Inc.*............ 14,700 187,622
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OIL & GAS PRODUCERS -- 0.6%
Barrett Resources Corp.*.............. 46,400 1,162,900
Pride International, Inc.*............ 106,100 875,325
Stone Energy Corp.*................... 18,500 592,000
Unit Corp.*........................... 34,300 175,787
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2,806,012
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OIL & GAS SERVICES -- 1.0%
CAL Dive International, Inc.*......... 47,800 997,825
Dril-Quip*............................ 21,200 467,725
Global Industries, Ltd.*.............. 86,400 874,800
Smith International, Inc.*............ 36,900 1,476,000
Tuboscope, Inc.*...................... 87,100 783,900
Varco International, Inc.*............ 37,000 411,625
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5,011,875
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OPTICAL RECOGNITION SOFTWARE -- 0.0%
Optimal Robotics Corp.*............... 10,100 74,487
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OPTICAL SUPPLIES -- 0.3%
Ocular Sciences, Inc.*................ 46,100 $ 1,322,494
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OTHER COMMERCIAL SERVICES -- 5.0%
Career Education Corp.*............... 4,000 138,500
Century Business Services, Inc.*...... 125,200 1,369,375
Forrester Research, Inc.*............. 20,800 631,800
Hooper Holmes, Inc.................... 27,300 426,563
International Telecommunications Data
Systems*............................ 33,000 408,375
ITT Educational Services, Inc.*....... 10,000 375,625
Kendle International, Inc.*........... 40,000 805,000
Korn-Ferry International*............. 70,000 918,750
Lason, Inc.*.......................... 61,700 3,470,625
National Equipment Services*.......... 25,000 231,250
NCO Group, Inc.*...................... 60,800 2,249,600
NOVA Corp.*........................... 132,510 3,478,388
Novacare Employee Services*........... 80,000 625,000
On Assignment, Inc.*.................. 63,200 1,619,500
Personnel Group Of America, Inc.*..... 11,100 79,781
Prepaid Legal Services, Inc.*......... 46,100 1,129,450
Probusiness Services, Inc.*........... 32,300 1,356,600
Profit Recovery Group International*.. 23,200 916,400
Quanta Services, Inc.*................ 39,100 994,606
S M & A Corp.*........................ 34,600 397,900
Select Appointments Holdings--ADR..... 16,900 451,019
Service Corp. International........... 16,200 230,850
United Road Services, Inc.*........... 41,500 215,281
USWeb Corp.*.......................... 68,400 2,821,500
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25,341,738
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OTHER CONSUMER SERVICES -- 0.1%
Global Vacation Group, Inc.*.......... 20,000 237,500
MiningCo.com, Inc.*................... 4,000 358,000
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595,500
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OTHER HEALTH SERVICES -- 0.0%
Mede America Corp.*................... 7,000 139,125
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PRINTING-COMMERCIAL -- 1.3%
Consolidated Graphics, Inc.*.......... 71,400 4,123,350
Mail-Well, Inc.*...................... 197,800 2,645,575
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6,768,925
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PUBLISHING -- 0.2%
Big Flower Holdings, Inc.*............ 32,900 1,024,012
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REAL ESTATE -- 0.3%
Jones Lang LaSalle, Inc.*............. 57,600 1,728,000
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RECREATIONAL CENTERS -- 0.3%
Bally Total Fitness Holdings*......... 61,700 1,473,088
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REGIONAL/COMMERCIAL BANKS -- 0.6%
Peoples Heritage Financial Group...... 72,100 $ 1,297,800
Provident Bankshares Corp............. 73,175 1,911,697
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3,209,497
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REITS -- 0.5%
Golf Trust Of America, Inc............ 48,600 1,087,425
Kilroy Realty Corp.................... 75,525 1,548,263
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2,635,688
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RENTAL AUTO/EQUIPMENT -- 0.5%
Rental Services Corp.*................ 123,300 2,157,750
United Rentals, Inc.*................. 18,400 524,400
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2,682,150
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RETAIL-APPAREL -- 1.9%
AnnTaylor Stores Corp.*............... 79,700 3,521,744
Bebe Stores, Inc.*.................... 59,700 2,447,700
Men's Wearhouse, Inc.*................ 81,200 2,344,650
Pacific Sunwear Of California*........ 33,400 1,160,650
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9,474,744
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RETAIL-AUTOMOBILE -- 0.6%
O'Reilly Automotive, Inc.*............ 57,100 2,555,225
Sonic Automotive, Inc.*............... 41,400 641,700
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3,196,925
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RETAIL-BEDDING -- 0.4%
Linens 'N Things, Inc.*............... 44,900 2,037,338
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RETAIL-BUILDING PRODUCTS -- 0.1%
White Cap Industries, Inc.*........... 35,700 392,700
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RETAIL-CATALOG SHOPPING -- 0.1%
Genesis Direct, Inc.*................. 69,000 295,406
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RETAIL-COMPUTER EQUIPMENT -- 0.4%
Creative Computers, Inc.*............. 69,500 2,093,687
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RETAIL-DEPARTMENT STORES -- 0.1%
Elder-Beerman Stores Corp.*........... 57,100 492,487
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RETAIL-DISCOUNT -- 0.7%
Ames Department Stores, Inc.*......... 99,100 3,679,087
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RETAIL-DIVERSIFIED -- 0.0%
Cheap Tickets, Inc.*.................. 2,000 67,250
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RETAIL-INTERNET -- 0.8%
Beyond.com Corp.*..................... 34,500 903,469
CDnow, Inc.*.......................... 34,200 551,475
Cyberian Outpost, Inc.*............... 19,400 383,150
Fatbrain.com, Inc.*................... 10,000 228,750
IMALL, Inc.*.......................... 28,500 459,563
Onsale, Inc.*......................... 33,700 1,131,056
Ubid, Inc.*........................... 1,900 117,650
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3,775,113
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RETAIL-JEWELRY -- 0.1%
Whitehall Jewellers, Inc.*............ 30,900 $ 475,087
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RETAIL-MAIL ORDER -- 0.4%
Micro Warehouse, Inc.*................ 113,600 1,831,800
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RETAIL-MUSIC STORE -- 0.4%
Musicland Stores Corp.*............... 75,400 664,462
Trans World Entertainment*............ 131,000 1,441,000
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2,105,462
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RETAIL-PET FOOD & SUPPLIES -- 0.1%
Petsmart, Inc.*....................... 85,900 689,884
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RETAIL-RESTAURANTS -- 1.1%
Dave & Buster's, Inc.*................ 57,700 1,182,850
Foodmaker, Inc.*...................... 66,800 1,703,400
Sonic Corp.*.......................... 91,250 2,458,047
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5,344,297
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RETAIL-SUNGLASSES -- 0.2%
Sunglass Hut International, Inc.*..... 75,700 794,850
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RETAIL-VARIETY STORES -- 0.6%
99 Cents Only Stores*................. 67,881 2,880,700
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RETAIL-VIDEO RENTAL -- 0.4%
Hollywood Entertainment Corp.*........ 102,900 1,916,513
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RETIREMENT/AGED CARE -- 0.5%
Carematric Corp.*..................... 46,500 883,500
Sunrise Assisted Living, Inc.*........ 31,200 1,421,550
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2,305,050
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SAVINGS & LOANS -- 0.7%
First Washington Bancorp, Inc......... 33,550 652,128
MAF Bancorp, Inc...................... 45,825 1,019,606
Net.B@nk, Inc.*....................... 28,000 1,904,000
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3,575,734
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TELECOMMUNICATIONS -- 3.4%
Echostar Communications Corp. Cl.
A*.................................. 82,900 6,766,713
Gilat Satellite Networks, Ltd.*....... 49,300 2,958,000
GST Telecommunications, Inc.*......... 99,100 1,083,906
Transaction Network Services, Inc.*... 10,500 171,937
US LEC Corp. Cl. A*................... 39,600 678,150
Western Wireless Corp. Cl. A*......... 51,300 1,859,625
Winstar Communications, Inc.*......... 97,200 3,532,613
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17,050,944
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TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT -- 6.9%
American Tower Corp. Cl. A*........... 82,900 2,031,050
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Antec Corp.*.......................... 26,400 $ 579,017
Aware, Inc.*.......................... 26,000 1,222,000
Carrier Access Corp.*................. 41,100 3,177,544
Com21, Inc.*.......................... 47,300 1,241,625
Geotel Communications Corp.*.......... 74,700 3,426,863
International Network Services*....... 63,100 4,413,056
Metromedia Fiber Network, Inc.*....... 135,200 7,005,050
Pinnacle Holdings, Inc.*.............. 61,300 927,163
Powerwave Technologies, Inc.*......... 68,900 1,955,038
Proxim, Inc.*......................... 27,700 796,375
RF Micro Devices, Inc.*............... 42,000 4,018,875
SkyTel Communications, Inc.*.......... 85,600 1,423,100
Stanford Telecommunications*.......... 47,300 733,150
Terayon Corp.*........................ 50,500 2,020,000
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34,969,906
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TEXTILES -- 0.2%
G & K Services, Inc. Cl. A............ 22,950 1,060,003
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TOYS/GAMES/HOBBIES -- 0.5%
Action Performance Cos., Inc.*........ 85,900 2,587,738
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TRANSPORTATION-AIR FREIGHT -- 0.4%
Expeditors International, Inc......... 33,500 1,809,000
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TRANSPORTATION-OTHER -- 0.3%
Varlen Corp........................... 67,187 1,478,114
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TRANSPORTATION-TRUCKS -- 0.2%
Knight Transportation, Inc.*.......... 16,350 316,781
Swift Transportation Co., Inc.*....... 29,800 771,075
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1,087,856
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TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost: $341,234,228)................................. 505,043,007
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Iwerks Entertainment, Inc.*
(Cost: $0).......................... 2,787 0
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TOTAL INVESTMENTS -- 99.7%
(Cost: $341,234,228)............................ 505,043,007
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES -- 0.3%..... 1,378,150
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NET ASSETS -- 100.0%.............................. $ 506,421,157
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* Non-income producing securities.
SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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MINI CAP GROWTH FUND
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MANAGEMENT TEAM: CATHERINE SOMHEGYI, Partner, Chief Investment Officer, Global
Equity Management; THOMAS BLEAKLEY, Partner, Portfolio Manager; JOHN C. MCCRAW,
Portfolio Manager; PAUL E. CLUSKEY, Investment Analyst; AARON HARRIS, Portfolio
Manager.
GOAL: The Mini Cap Growth Fund seeks to maximize long-term capital
appreciation by investing primarily in US companies with market capitalizations
corresponding to the bottom 5% of the Russell 2000 Growth Index at time of
purchase.
MARKET OVERVIEW: During the 12-month period ending March 31, 1999, the market
environment was characterized by extreme volatility. After climbing to record
highs in mid-July, US stocks tumbled in late summer and the fund lost more than
25% in August. Following a rebound of more than 25% in November and December,
rising interest rates in the first quarter spooked investors and contributed to
a sharp sell-off that dragged the fund down 11.9% in February.
A variety of factors triggered stocks' decline in late July, including:
- expectations for dwindling corporate profits
- increasing global economic and currency turmoil
- evidence of a slowing US economy
In this environment, mini-cap stocks were especially vulnerable as investors
preferred the liquidity and perceived safety of larger caps.
PERFORMANCE: For the 12-month period ending March 31, 1999, the fund and the
Russell 2000 Growth Index declined 13.8% and 11.0%, respectively.
PORTFOLIO SPECIFICS: Stock-specific gains among holdings in the
commercial/industrial services and consumer durables sectors helped the fund
rebound in November and December. Among the best-performing holdings late in
1998 were DA Consulting and Cognizant Technology Solutions. Strong sales among
furniture companies we owned such as Craftmade International and WinsLoew
Furniture also helped returns.
In the first quarter of 1999, slumping demand for investment
technology-related services in the face of Y2K spending hurt returns for
holdings such as Tier Technologies. Technology stocks, which delivered strong
gains late in 1998, negatively affected returns in the first quarter of 1999.
MARKET OUTLOOK: While the crisis of confidence and the liquidity concerns that
gripped investors in the summer of 1998 adversely affected returns, evidence of
continued economic strength, low inflation and low interest rates have improved
investor mettle. We continue to find promising mini-cap stocks demonstrating
compelling traits that include:
- attractive valuations relative to large caps
- superior earnings growth rates versus large caps
- limited exposure to volatile overseas markets
As a result, we remain optimistic on the growth prospects for our Mini Cap
Growth Fund.
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COMPARISON OF CHANGE IN VALUE OF A $10,000 INVESTMENT IN MINI CAP GROWTH FUND
WITH THE RUSSELL 2000 GROWTH INDEX.
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ANNUALIZED TOTAL RETURNS
As of 03/31/99 SINCE
1 YEAR 3 YEARS INCEPTION
-13.78% 14.80% 19.14%
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EDGAR REPRESENTATION OF DATA POINTS USED IN PRINTED GRAPHIC
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FUND RUSSELL 2000 GROWTH INDEX
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7/12/95 $10,000.00 $10,000.00
9/95 $11,024.00 $10,729.62
12/95 $11,480.00 $10,889.86
3/96 $12,680.00 $11,515.40
6/96 $14,864.00 $12,188.22
9/96 $14,384.00 $12,084.01
12/96 $14,778.33 $12,116.39
3/97 $13,174.86 $10,837.22
6/97 $16,356.99 $12,739.14
9/97 $20,911.16 $14,893.82
12/97 $19,239.91 $13,672.62
3/98 $22,251.14 $15,297.78
6/98 $21,682.65 $14,419.24
9/98 $16,117.63 $11,195.80
12/98 $20,861.57 $13,843.21
3/31/99 $19,183.92 $13,610.37
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This graph compares a $10,000 investment in the Mini Cap Growth Fund with the
Russell 2000 Growth Index, on a cumulative and average annual total return
basis. All return calculations reflect the reinvestment of income dividends and
capital gains distributions, if any, as well as all fees and expenses.
The total returns reflect the fact that the Investment Adviser has agreed to
waive or defer its management fees and to pay other operating expenses otherwise
payable by the Fund, subject to possible later reimbursement during a five year
period. Total return results may have been lower had there been no waiver or
deferral.
The Russell 2000 Growth Index is an unmanaged index containing those securities
in the Russell 2000 Index with a greater-than-average growth orientation.
Companies in this index generally have higher price-to-book and price-earnings
ratios. The Russell 2000 Index is an unmanaged index and is a widely regarded
small-cap index of the 2,000 smallest securities in the Russell 3000 Index which
comprises the 3,000 largest U.S. securities as determined by total market
capitalization.
Index returns reflect the reinvestment of income dividends and capital gains
distributions, if any, but do not reflect fees, brokerage commissions, or other
expenses of investing.
Past performance is no guarantee of future performance. Investment return and
the principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's
shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.
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COMMON STOCK -- 102.0%
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ADVERTISING -- 0.5%
Valuevision International, Inc. Cl.
A*.................................. 24,000 $ 295,500
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AEROSPACE/DEFENSE -- 1.4%
Aeroflex, Inc.*....................... 32,000 456,000
Kellstrom Industries, Inc.*........... 19,000 301,625
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757,625
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AIRLINES -- 1.9%
Atlantic Coast Airlines Holdings*..... 26,200 736,875
Mesaba Holdings, Inc.*................ 19,800 265,444
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1,002,319
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APPAREL -- 4.4%
Cutter & Buck, Inc.*.................. 22,400 716,800
K-Swiss, Inc. Cl. A................... 22,200 560,550
Quiksilver, Inc.*..................... 26,000 1,098,500
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2,375,850
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APPLICATIONS SOFTWARE -- 7.1%
Ardent Software, Inc.*................ 17,800 285,913
Clarify, Inc.*........................ 30,400 811,300
Mysoftware Co.*....................... 25,700 449,750
Omega Research, Inc.*................. 44,600 476,663
SS&C Technologies, Inc.*.............. 43,300 535,838
Symix Systems, Inc.*.................. 26,500 404,125
Timberline Software Corp.............. 23,300 265,038
Webtrends Corp.*...................... 11,800 573,775
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3,802,402
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BIOTECHNOLOGY -- 0.3%
Invitrogen Corp.*..................... 11,100 142,912
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CHEMICALS -- 0.9%
Ecosoil Systems, Inc.*................ 68,100 472,444
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COMMUNICATIONS SOFTWARE -- 0.8%
AVT Corp.*............................ 17,400 415,425
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COMPUTER SOFTWARE -- 4.3%
Actuate Software Corp.*............... 8,400 277,200
Brio Technology, Inc.*................ 32,700 690,788
OnHealth Network Co.*................. 27,500 374,688
Peerless Systems Corp.*............... 5,900 50,150
Pervasive Software, Inc.*............. 25,200 450,450
Verity, Inc.*......................... 14,300 479,050
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2,322,326
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COMPUTERS -- 6.4%
Apex PC Solutions, Inc.*.............. 27,700 386,069
Cybex Computer Products Corp.*........ 32,350 580,278
Echelon Corp.*........................ 16,700 167,000
Ecsoft Group PLC -- ADR*.............. 22,800 726,750
Globix Corp.*......................... 28,100 1,048,481
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Intelligroup, Inc.*................... 30,900 $ 198,919
Tier Technologies, Inc. Cl. B*........ 38,700 336,206
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3,443,703
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DATA PROCESSING/MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE -- 3.8%
Best Software, Inc.*.................. 27,500 371,250
Catalyst International, Inc.*......... 38,300 397,363
Fundtech, Ltd.*....................... 19,000 572,375
Information Advantage Software*....... 25,200 166,950
SOFTWORKS, Inc.*...................... 35,500 505,875
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2,013,813
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DISTRIBUTION/WHOLESALE -- 0.3%
Tech Squared, Inc.*................... 36,200 149,325
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DIVERSIFIED FINANCIAL SERVICES -- 0.6%
MicroFinancial, Inc................... 23,600 342,200
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DRUGS/PHARMACEUTICALS -- 2.2%
Abgenix, Inc.*........................ 11,000 166,375
Anesta Corp.*......................... 17,000 383,562
Chirex, Inc.*......................... 12,600 308,700
Trimeris, Inc.*....................... 25,900 330,225
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1,188,862
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ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS/SEMICONDUCTORS -- 4.4%
American Xtal Technology, Inc.*....... 30,700 690,750
HI/FN, Inc.*.......................... 23,200 870,000
Transwitch Corp.*..................... 7,600 343,900
Zoran Corp.*.......................... 27,800 455,225
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2,359,875
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ELECTRONICS -- 1.6%
Genesis Microchip, Inc.*.............. 27,900 662,625
OYO Geospace Corp.*................... 21,400 171,200
------------
833,825
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ENTERTAINMENT -- 2.1%
Cinar Corp. Cl. B*.................... 17,600 404,800
Image Entertainment, Inc.*............ 44,600 262,025
Macrovision Corp.*.................... 13,100 484,700
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1,151,525
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ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL -- 1.3%
Casella Waste Systems, Inc. Cl. A*.... 7,600 171,475
Waste Connections, Inc.*.............. 21,500 513,312
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684,787
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FOOD -- 0.7%
Hain Food Group, Inc.*................ 21,400 353,100
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HEALTH CARE -- 2.8%
Eclipse Surgical Technologies,
Inc.*............................... 18,300 192,150
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Novoste Corp.*........................ 32,900 $ 789,600
Perclose, Inc.*....................... 17,100 530,100
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1,511,850
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HOME FURNISHINGS -- 1.9%
American Woodmark Corp................ 17,000 537,625
Craftmade International, Inc.......... 30,500 457,500
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995,125
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INTERNET SOFTWARE -- 7.5%
AboveNet Communications, Inc.*........ 10,000 1,308,750
Autoweb.com, Inc.*.................... 17,500 623,437
Flashnet Communications, Inc.*........ 5,900 242,637
InterVU, Inc.*........................ 12,600 559,125
Netgravity, Inc.*..................... 31,100 1,286,762
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4,020,711
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LEISURE/GAMING -- 0.6%
Travis Boats & Motors, Inc.*.......... 17,900 322,200
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MACHINERY-DIVERSIFIED -- 1.5%
Brooks Automation, Inc.*.............. 36,400 814,450
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MEDICAL PRODUCTS -- 1.0%
Hanger Orthopedic Group, Inc.*........ 41,100 554,850
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MEDICAL SUPPLIES/EQUIPMENT -- 5.9%
Laser Vision Centers, Inc.*........... 14,200 541,375
Lifecore Biomedical, Inc.*............ 12,400 107,725
Osteotech, Inc.*...................... 37,950 1,304,531
Xomed Surgical Products, Inc.*........ 30,300 1,189,275
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3,142,906
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METAL FABRICATE/HARDWARE -- 0.4%
Johnstown America Industries, Inc.*... 16,000 238,000
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MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURING -- 0.4%
Denali, Inc.*......................... 22,300 197,913
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NETWORK SOFTWARE -- 1.2%
Concur Technologies, Inc.*............ 14,200 640,775
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OFFICE FURNISHINGS -- 1.5%
Winsloew Furniture, Inc.*............. 27,700 825,806
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OIL & GAS PRODUCERS -- 1.3%
Basin Exploration, Inc.*.............. 30,700 425,962
Unit Corp.*........................... 48,100 246,512
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672,474
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OPTICAL RECOGNITION SOFTWARE -- 0.3%
Optimal Robotics Corp.*............... 21,600 159,300
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OTHER COMMERCIAL SERVICES -- 6.3%
Albany Molecular Research, Inc.*...... 5,100 127,500
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OTHER COMMERCIAL SERVICES (CONTINUED)
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Automobile Protection Corp.*.......... 50,900 $ 407,200
Bright Horizons Family Solutions,
Inc.*............................... 15,338 335,519
Corporate Executive Board Co.*........ 12,200 321,775
Gilman & Ciocia, Inc.*................ 22,500 281,250
Headway Corporate Resources*.......... 34,300 150,062
Hooper Holmes, Inc.................... 47,400 740,625
Kroll-O'Gara Co.*..................... 23,500 637,438
Market Facts, Inc.*................... 16,200 356,400
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3,357,769
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OTHER CONSUMER SERVICES -- 1.2%
GP Strategies Corp.*.................. 36,200 642,550
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RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS -- 2.3%
Monaco Coach Corp.*................... 36,250 836,016
The First Years, Inc.................. 27,800 387,463
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1,223,479
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REGIONAL/COMMERCIAL BANKS -- 1.1%
Sterling Bancorp-NY................... 29,800 582,963
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RENTAL AUTO/EQUIPMENT -- 1.8%
Rent-Way, Inc.*....................... 41,100 986,400
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RETAIL -- 1.4%
RoweCom, Inc.*........................ 17,700 772,162
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RETAIL-APPAREL -- 0.8%
Catherines Stores Corp.*.............. 26,400 184,800
Shoe Carnival, Inc.*.................. 21,500 268,750
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453,550
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RETAIL-AUTOMOBILE -- 2.3%
Lithia Motors, Inc. Cl. A*............ 12,100 192,087
Sonic Automotive, Inc.*............... 66,600 1,032,300
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1,224,387
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RETAIL-BUILDING PRODUCTS -- 0.2%
White Cap Industries, Inc.*........... 8,500 93,500
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RETAIL-GARDENING PRODUCTS -- 1.1%
Tractor Supply Co.*................... 22,500 575,156
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RETAIL-INTERNET -- 1.3%
Fatbrain.com, Inc.*................... 22,600 516,975
IMALL, Inc.*.......................... 11,200 180,600
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697,575
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RETAIL-MAIL ORDER -- 1.4%
DM Management Co.*.................... 48,400 756,250
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RETAIL-MUSIC STORE -- 0.6%
Musicland Stores Corp.*............... 18,900 166,556
Trans World Entertainment*............ 13,500 148,500
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315,056
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RETAIL-RESTAURANTS -- 0.4%
Taco Cabana Cl. A*.................... 26,000 $ 229,125
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SAVINGS & LOANS -- 3.5%
Net.B@nk, Inc.*....................... 15,900 1,081,200
Telebanc Financial Corp.*............. 10,000 797,500
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1,878,700
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TELECOMMUNICATIONS -- 0.3%
Transaction Network Services, Inc.*... 9,300 152,287
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TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT -- 3.4%
Com21, Inc.*.......................... 19,400 509,250
Metro One Telecommunications*......... 13,900 198,075
Microwave Power Devices, Inc.*........ 30,200 241,600
Northeast Optic Network, Inc.*........ 36,200 511,325
P-Com, Inc.*.......................... 49,500 377,438
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1,837,688
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TOYS/GAMES/HOBBIES -- 0.7%
Jakks Pacific, Inc.*.................. 19,300 $ 357,050
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TRANSPORTATION-TRUCKS -- 0.6%
Forward Air Corp.*.................... 23,800 312,375
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TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost: $40,366,953).............................. 54,652,200
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TOTAL INVESTMENTS -- 102.0%
(Cost: $40,366,953)............................. 54,652,200
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS -- (2.0%)... (1,059,160)
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NET ASSETS -- 100.0%.............................. $ 53,593,040
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* Non-income producing securities.
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BALANCED GROWTH FUND
ADVISORY SHARES
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MANAGEMENT TEAM: CATHERINE SOMHEGYI, Partner, Chief Investment Officer, Global
Equity Management; FRED S. ROBERTSON, Partner, Chief Investment Officer, Fixed
Income; LAWRENCE S. SPEIDELL, CFA, Partner, Director of Global/ Systematic
Portfolio Management and Research; JOHN J. KANE, Partner, Portfolio Manager;
SUSAN MALONE, Portfolio Manager.
GOAL: The Balanced Growth Fund seeks to provide capital appreciation and
current income by investing approximately 60% of total assets in equity
securities of primarily US companies and 40% of total assets in debt securities
issued by US corporations, the US Government and its agencies.
MARKET OVERVIEW: US stocks and bonds delivered solid gains during the 12-month
period ending March 31, 1999. US equity markets recovered from a crisis of
confidence in August, triggered by fears of spreading currency woes and a
liquidity crunch highlighted by the near collapse of US-based hedge fund
Long-Term Capital Management. Continued evidence of economic growth, low
inflation and three reductions in short-term interest rates by the Federal
Reserve Board over a six-week period between the end of September and
mid-November restored investor resolve.
Among bonds, strong money growth, relatively low interest rates and benign
inflation helped offset risks posed by currency and economic turmoil emanating
from a number of emerging markets for much of the period. In August, when these
fears were greatest, investors worldwide sought the safety of US Treasury bonds.
Other sectors of the fixed income market, such as mortgage-backed securities,
were overlooked, resulting in their underperformance versus Treasuries. The US
Federal Reserve Board's decision to lower short-term interest rates helped
restore confidence and liquidity to the world's financial markets. In February,
evidence of a robust US economy pushed interest rates higher and fears of
inflation spread. Those fears diminished in March and US bonds closed the period
with gains.
PERFORMANCE: During the 12-month period ending March 31, 1999, the fund's
Advisory shares gained 17.5% versus 14.2% for a balanced index comprised of 60%
of the S&P 500 Index and 40% of the Lehman Government/ Corporate Index.
PORTFOLIO SPECIFICS: The greatest contributor to the fund's outperformance in
the period was superior stock selection in the technology sector. Stocks such as
Dell Computer, Microsoft and Intel were among the fund's best performers.
America Online also did well. Gains among tech stocks helped lift the allocation
to the sector to 11% from approximately 8% at the beginning of the period. Our
overweight positions in mortgage-backed and corporate bonds hindered relative
returns early in the period, but helped returns in the first quarter of 1999.
MARKET OUTLOOK: We continue to find promising stocks meeting our criteria of
positive change, sustainability and timeliness of investment. We have positioned
the fixed income portion of the fund with a neutral interest-rate exposure and
seek to add value through allocations to mortgages and corporate bonds.
Mortgages and corporate bonds remain attractive due to significant yield
premiums.
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COMPARISON OF CHANGE IN VALUE OF A $10,000 INVESTMENT IN BALANCED GROWTH FUND
ADVISORY SHARES WITH A MODEL INDEX CONSISTING OF 60% S&P 500 INDEX/40% LEHMAN
BROTHERS GOVERNMENT/CORPORATE BOND INDEX.
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ANNUALIZED TOTAL RETURNS
As of 03/31/99 SINCE
1 YEAR 5 YEARS INCEPTION
17.49% 17.13% 16.02%
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EDGAR REPRESENTATION OF DATA POINTS USED IN PRINTED GRAPHIC
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BALANCED GROWTH BALANCED 60/40
FUND ADVISORY SHARES INDEX
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4/19/93 $10,000.00 $10,000.00
6/93 $11,052.07 $10,167.89
9/93 $11,689.69 $10,460.54
12/93 $11,360.26 $10,593.91
3/94 $10,977.68 $10,220.09
6/94 $10,329.44 $10,196.47
9/94 $10,871.41 $10,516.10
12/94 $10,680.13 $10,533.05
3/95 $11,370.88 $11,358.01
6/95 $12,422.95 $12,302.76
9/95 $13,417.64 $12,982.35
12/95 $13,229.45 $13,694.89
3/96 $13,695.05 $14,001.13
6/96 $14,508.36 $14,403.65
9/96 $15,057.97 $14,779.90
12/96 $15,459.66 $15,701.27
3/97 $14,689.94 $15,904.46
6/97 $16,693.11 $17,775.90
9/97 $19,071.71 $18,834.70
12/97 $18,781.21 $19,411.09
3/98 $20,596.14 $21,139.22
6/98 $21,119.96 $21,782.89
9/98 $20,265.56 $20,935.35
12/98 $23,198.86 $23,554.47
3/31/99 $24,198.50 $24,142.44
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This graph compares a $10,000 investment in the Balanced Growth Fund Advisory
Shares with a model index consisting of 60% Standard & Poor's ("S&P") 500 Index
and 40% Lehman Brothers Government/Corporate Bond Index, on a cumulative and
average annual total return basis. The Advisory Shares calculate their
performance based upon the historical performance of their corresponding series
("Fund") of Pilgrim Mutual Funds, adjusted to reflect sales charges and
operating expenses. The Fund's Advisory Shares were first available on 8/31/95.
All return calculations reflect the reinvestment of income dividends and capital
gains distributions, if any, as well as all fees and expenses.
The total returns reflect the fact that the Investment Adviser has agreed to
waive or defer its management fees and to pay other operating expenses otherwise
payable by the Fund, subject to possible later reimbursement during a five year
period. Total return results may have been lower had there been no waiver or
deferral.
The S&P 500 Index is an unmanaged index containing 500 industrial,
transportation, utility and financial companies regarded as generally
representative of the U.S. stock market.
The Lehman Brothers Government/Corporate Bond Index is an unmanaged
market-weighted index consisting of all public obligations of the U.S.
Government, its agencies and instrumentalities and all corporation issuers of
fixed rate, non-convertible, investment grade U.S. dollar denominated bonds
having maturities of greater than one year. It is generally regarded as
representative of the market for domestic bonds.
Each index reflects the reinvestment of income dividends and capital gains
distributions, if any, but does not reflect fees, brokerage commissions, or
other expenses of investing.
Past performance is no guarantee of future performance. Investment return and
the principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's
shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS AS OF MARCH 31, 1999
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NUMBER
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COMMON STOCK -- 57.3%
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AEROSPACE/DEFENSE -- 2.1%
General Dynamics Corp................. 300 $ 19,275
United Technologies Corp.............. 5,700 771,994
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791,269
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AUTO MANUFACTURERS -- 1.0%
Ford Motor Co......................... 6,700 380,225
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BEVERAGES-ALCOHOLIC -- 0.2%
Anheuser-Busch Cos., Inc.............. 1,200 91,425
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BEVERAGES-NON-ALCOHOLIC -- 0.9%
Pepsico, Inc.......................... 8,700 340,931
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BIOTECHNOLOGY -- 0.7%
Amgen, Inc.*.......................... 3,600 269,550
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BROADCASTING -- 0.6%
Comcast Corp. Cl. A................... 800 50,350
Time Warner, Inc...................... 2,300 163,444
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213,794
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BUILDING MATERIALS -- 0.6%
Centex Construction Products.......... 6,200 215,837
-----------
CHEMICALS -- 1.1%
DOW Chemical Co....................... 4,500 419,344
-----------
COMPUTER SOFTWARE -- 2.6%
Microsoft Corp.*...................... 10,800 967,950
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COMPUTERS -- 3.7%
Cisco Systems, Inc.*.................. 3,500 383,469
Dell Computer Corp.*.................. 6,600 269,775
EMC Corp.*............................ 2,200 281,050
International Business Machines
Corp................................ 2,000 354,500
Seagate Technology, Inc.*............. 3,700 109,381
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1,398,175
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COSMETICS/PERSONAL CARE -- 1.8%
The Procter & Gamble Co............... 6,700 656,181
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DIVERSIFIED FINANCIAL SERVICES -- 2.4%
Charles Schwab Corp................... 1,050 100,931
Citigroup, Inc........................ 2,700 172,462
Federal National Mortgage
Association......................... 8,000 554,000
MBNA Corp............................. 2,700 64,462
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891,855
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DRUGS/PHARMACEUTICALS -- 3.7%
Abbott Laboratories................... 4,000 187,250
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co............... 1,800 115,762
Schering-Plough Corp.................. 14,400 796,500
Warner-Lambert Co..................... 4,500 297,844
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1,397,356
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ELECTRIC -- 0.7%
FPL Group, Inc........................ 5,100 $ 271,575
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ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS/SEMICONDUCTORS -- 2.1%
Intel Corp............................ 6,500 774,312
-----------
ENTERTAINMENT -- 1.8%
Viacom, Inc. Cl. B*................... 7,800 654,712
-----------
FOOD -- 0.8%
General Mills, Inc.................... 400 30,225
Heinz (H.J.) Co....................... 1,300 61,587
Interstate Bakeries................... 7,600 163,875
Quaker Oats Co........................ 800 50,050
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305,737
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HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS/WARES -- 0.1%
Clorox Co............................. 300 35,156
-----------
INSURANCE -- 3.6%
Allstate Corp......................... 11,000 407,687
American International Group.......... 2,646 319,174
Lincoln National Corp................. 6,300 622,912
-----------
1,349,773
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INTERNET SOFTWARE -- 4.1%
America Online, Inc.*................. 10,600 1,547,600
-----------
MACHINERY/EQUIPMENT -- 0.3%
Illinois Tool Works................... 1,800 111,375
-----------
METALS-DIVERSIFIED -- 0.1%
Reynolds Metals Co.................... 700 33,819
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MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURING -- 2.4%
Carlisle Cos., Inc.................... 4,500 210,375
Crane Co.............................. 6,450 156,009
General Electric Co................... 3,500 387,187
Tyco International, Ltd............... 2,200 157,850
-----------
911,421
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OFFICE SUPPLIES & FORMS -- 0.3%
Avery-Dennison Corp................... 2,100 120,750
-----------
OIL & GAS PRODUCERS -- 3.7%
Exxon Corp............................ 8,500 599,781
Mobil Corp............................ 5,500 484,000
Phillips Petroleum Co................. 6,000 283,500
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1,367,281
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REGIONAL/COMMERCIAL BANKS -- 4.2%
Amsouth Bancorporation................ 13,300 605,150
Comerica, Inc......................... 2,700 168,581
First Union Corp...................... 3,000 160,312
Fleet Financial Group, Inc............ 3,400 127,925
Mellon Bank Corp...................... 7,400 520,775
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1,582,743
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COMMON STOCK (Continued)
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RETAIL-BUILDING PRODUCTS -- 0.6%
Home Depot, Inc....................... 3,500 $ 217,875
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RETAIL-DISCOUNT -- 1.4%
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.................. 5,600 516,250
-----------
RETAIL-REGIONAL DEPARTMENT STORES -- 0.2%
Federated Department Stores........... 2,200 88,275
-----------
RETAIL-RESTAURANTS -- 0.4%
McDonald's Corp....................... 3,400 154,062
-----------
SAVINGS & LOANS -- 0.6%
Greenpoint Financial Corp............. 7,000 243,250
-----------
TELECOMMUNICATIONS -- 1.1%
Airtouch Communications, Inc.......... 4,200 405,825
-----------
TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT -- 1.1%
Lucent Technologies, Inc.............. 3,800 409,450
-----------
TELEPHONE -- 4.8%
Ameritech Corp........................ 11,100 642,412
AT&T Corp............................. 7,000 558,687
Bellsouth Corp........................ 14,400 576,900
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1,777,999
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TOBACCO -- 0.6%
Philip Morris Cos., Inc............... 6,000 211,125
-----------
TRANSPORTATION-RAIL -- 0.9%
Burlington Northern/Santa Fe.......... 9,800 322,175
-----------
TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost: $15,017,499).............................. 21,446,432
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PREFERRED STOCK -- 0.1%
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TELECOMMUNICATIONS -- 0.1%
IXC Communications, Inc.
(cost: $29,725)..................... 300 32,799
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MUTUAL FUNDS -- 3.0%
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INVESTMENT COMPANIES
Blackrock 2001 Term Trust............. 60,000 540,000
Blackrock Strategic Term Trust........ 65,800 604,538
TOTAL MUTUAL FUNDS
(Cost: $1,054,536)............................... 1,144,538
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AMOUNT
<S> <C> <C>
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CORPORATE BONDS -- 13.7%
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AEROSPACE/DEFENSE -- 0.4%
Rockwell International Corp.
5.200%, 01/15/49.................... $ 200,000 147,094
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PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT VALUE
<S> <C> <C>
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AIRLINES -- 0.5%
Atlas Air, Inc. 144A
9.375%, 11/15/06.................... $ 100,000 $ 100,875
Continental Airlines, Inc.
6.465%, 10/15/04.................... 70,000 69,797
Trans World Airlines
11.375%, 03/01/06................... 50,000 26,375
-----------
197,047
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BROADCASTING -- 1.3%
Echostar DBS Corp. 144A
9.375%, 02/01/09.................... 100,000 103,750
Fox Family Worldwide, Inc.
9.250%, 11/01/07.................... 50,000 47,375
Fox Family Worldwide, Inc.
0.000% (until 11/01/02, thereafter
10.250% to maturity), 11/01/07...... 50,000 32,063
News America Holdings
8.875%, 04/26/23.................... 195,000 229,737
Source Media, Inc. 144A
12.000%, 11/01/04................... 75,000 60,000
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472,925
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COMPUTERS -- 0.4%
Unisys Corp.
12.000%, 04/15/03................... 150,000 165,938
-----------
CREDIT CARDS -- 0.3%
Salton, Inc. 144A
10.750%, 12/15/05................... 100,000 104,250
-----------
DISTRIBUTION/WHOLESALE -- 0.2%
United Stationer Supply
12.750%, 05/01/05................... 50,000 55,500
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DIVERSIFIED FINANCIAL SERVICES -- 1.4%
Amresco, Inc.
9.875%, 03/15/05.................... 20,000 15,750
GS Escrow Corp.
7.000%, 08/01/03.................... 125,000 122,188
MCII Holdings 144A
12.000% (until 11/15/99,
thereafter 15.000% to maturity),
11/15/02............................ 50,000 44,000
Merrill Lynch & Co.
6.875%, 11/15/18.................... 160,000 159,099
Px Escrow Corp. 144A
0.000% (until 02/01/02,
thereafter 9.625% to maturity),
02/01/06............................ 75,000 44,344
Resource America, Inc.
12.000%, 08/01/04................... 150,000 133,313
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518,694
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ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION -- 0.3%
Mcdermott, Inc.
9.375%, 03/15/02.................... 100,000 105,190
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS AS OF MARCH 31, 1999 -- CONTINUED
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<TABLE>
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AMOUNT VALUE
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CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)
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ENTERTAINMENT -- 0.5%
Argosy Gaming Co.
13.250%, 06/01/04................... $ 150,000 $ 169,875
Ascent Entertainment Group
0.000% (until 12/01/02,
thereafter 11.875% to maturity),
12/15/04............................ 50,000 32,000
-----------
201,875
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ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL -- 0.5%
U.S. Filter Corp.
6.500%, 05/15/03.................... 110,000 109,990
Waste Management, Inc.
7.100%, 08/01/26.................... 90,000 93,326
-----------
203,316
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HEALTH CARE -- 0.3%
Apria Healthcare Group
9.500%, 11/01/02.................... 100,000 99,375
-----------
INSURANCE -- 0.6%
Allmerica Financial Corp.
7.625%, 10/15/25.................... 110,000 114,488
Liberty Financial Co.
7.625%, 11/15/28.................... 50,000 52,255
Liberty Mutual Insurance 144A
7.697%, 10/15/49.................... 75,000 72,122
-----------
238,865
-----------
INVESTMENT COMPANIES -- 0.5%
Dryden Investor Trust 144A
7.157%, 07/23/08.................... 207,917 203,841
-----------
LEISURE/GAMING -- 0.3%
Circus Circus Enterprises
9.250%, 12/01/05.................... 100,000 104,500
-----------
MANUFACTURING-OTHER -- 0.2%
Tyco International Group S.A.
7.000%, 06/15/28.................... 85,000 84,677
-----------
OIL & GAS PRODUCERS -- 0.6%
Deeptech International, Inc.
12.000%, 12/15/00................... 100,000 108,125
Union Oil Co. Of California
7.500%, 02/15/29.................... 110,000 112,105
-----------
220,230
-----------
PIPELINES -- 0.5%
KN Energy, Inc.
6.450%, 03/01/03.................... 170,000 172,341
-----------
RECREATIONAL CENTERS -- 0.2%
Bally Total Fitness Holdings 144A
9.875%, 10/15/07.................... 75,000 74,250
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AMOUNT VALUE
<S> <C> <C>
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REGIONAL/COMMERCIAL BANKS -- 0.5%
Amsouth Bank Of Alabama
6.450%, 02/01/18.................... $ 200,000 $ 198,256
-----------
RENTAL AUTO/EQUIPMENT -- 0.1%
United Rentals, Inc.
9.500%, 06/01/08.................... 50,000 52,250
-----------
RETAIL-BUILDING PRODUCTS -- 0.4%
Lowe's Cos., Inc. 144A
6.500%, 03/15/29.................... 160,000 152,107
-----------
RETAIL-DISCOUNT -- 0.3%
K Mart Corp.
6.780%, 08/02/99.................... 100,000 100,375
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TELECOMMUNICATIONS -- 0.8%
Global Telesystems Group, Inc.
9.875%, 02/15/05.................... 50,000 48,375
NTL, Inc.
0.000% (until 04/15/00,
thereafter 12.750% to maturity),
04/15/05............................ 100,000 95,625
Orbcomm Global LP
14.000%, 08/15/04................... 75,000 73,500
Pac-West Telecommunications, Inc. 144A
13.500%, 02/01/09................... 100,000 99,000
-----------
316,500
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TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT -- 0.7%
Covad Communications Group
0.000% (until 03/15/03, thereafter
13.500% to maturity), 03/15/08...... 100,000 54,625
Motorola, Inc.
5.220%, 10/01/47.................... 250,000 182,633
Northeast Optic Network
12.750%, 08/15/08................... 25,000 26,063
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263,321
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TELEPHONE -- 0.6%
MCI Worldcom, Inc.
6.950%, 08/15/28.................... 100,000 101,560
Sprint Capital Corp.
6.875%, 11/15/28.................... 110,000 108,763
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210,323
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TRANSPORTATION-AIR FREIGHT -- 0.4%
Federal Express Corp.
6.720%, 01/15/22.................... 139,958 141,479
-----------
TRANSPORTATION-OTHER -- 0.9%
Railcar Leasing LLC 144A
7.125%, 01/15/13.................... 300,000 318,300
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TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS
(Cost: $5,247,608)............................... 5,122,819
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AMOUNT VALUE
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FOREIGN CORPORATE BONDS -- 4.3%
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BERMUDA -- 0.3%
Sea Containers
12.500%, 12/01/04................... $ 100,000 $ 108,000
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CHILE -- 0.6%
Empresa Nacional de Electricidad
8.125%, 02/01/97.................... 50,000 40,960
Empresa Nacional de Electricidad
8.500%, 04/01/09.................... 50,000 49,875
Inversiones CMPC S.A. 144A
7.375%, 06/15/05.................... 125,000 116,711
-----------
207,546
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DENMARK -- 0.5%
NYKREDIT
5.000%, 10/01/29.................... 1,400,000 188,571
-----------
HONG KONG -- 0.1%
Hutchison Whampoa Financial 144A
7.500%, 08/01/27.................... 45,000 38,177
-----------
LUXEMBOURG -- 0.2%
Tyco International Group S.A.
6.250%, 06/15/03.................... 75,000 75,263
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MEXICO -- 0.2%
Pemex Finance, Ltd. 144A
6.300%, 05/15/10.................... 30,000 29,200
Pemex Finance, Ltd. 144A
9.150%, 11/15/18.................... 55,000 51,619
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80,819
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SCOTLAND -- 0.3%
Bank Of Scotland
7.000%, 11/29/49.................... 125,000 124,190
-----------
UNITED KINGDOM -- 1.3%
Abbey National PLC
6.700%, 06/29/49.................... 150,000 148,122
Amvescap PLC
6.375%, 05/15/03.................... 160,000 158,821
United Utilities PLC
6.875%, 08/15/28.................... 200,000 191,140
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498,083
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VENEZUELA -- 0.8%
Cerro Negro Finance, Ltd. 144A
7.330%, 12/01/09.................... 100,000 83,799
Fertinitro Financial 144A
8.290%, 04/01/20.................... 170,000 113,900
<CAPTION>
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT VALUE
<S> <C> <C>
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</TABLE>
VENEZUELA (CONTINUED)
<TABLE>
<S> <C> <C>
PDVSA Finance, Ltd.
7.500%, 11/15/28.................... $ 110,000 $ 78,844
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276,543
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TOTAL FOREIGN CORPORATE BONDS
(Cost: $1,731,834)............................... 1,597,192
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U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS -- 3.3%
- ----------------------------------------------------------------
U.S. TREASURY BONDS -- 2.5%
8.500%, 02/15/20...................... 710,000 927,991
-----------
U.S. TREASURY NOTES -- 0.8%
3.625%, 01/15/08...................... 300,000 298,017
-----------
TOTAL U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS
(Cost: $1,227,792)............................... 1,226,008
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AGENCY OBLIGATIONS -- 5.7%
- ----------------------------------------------------------------
FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE CORP. -- 3.7%
Pool # 2127 TD
6.000%, 01/15/11.................... 230,000 230,934
Pool # E74572
5.500%, 01/01/14.................... 1,190,870 1,160,717
-----------
1,391,651
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FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION -- 2.0%
Pool # 1994 27 PJ
6.500%, 06/25/23.................... 350,000 352,296
Pool # 1996 59 K
6.500%, 07/25/23.................... 400,000 388,625
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740,921
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TOTAL AGENCY OBLIGATIONS
(Cost: $2,093,608)............................... 2,132,572
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FOREIGN GOVERNMENT BONDS -- 1.8%
- ----------------------------------------------------------------
GERMANY -- 0.9%
German Unity Fund
8.000%, 01/21/02.................... 263,315 321,113
-----------
NEW ZEALAND -- 0.6%
Federal National Mortgage Association
7.250%, 06/20/02.................... 425,000 236,711
-----------
SWEDEN -- 0.3%
Swedish Government
5.500%, 04/12/02.................... 800,000 103,493
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TOTAL FOREIGN GOVERNMENT BONDS
(Cost: $641,512)................................. 661,317
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</TABLE>
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BALANCED GROWTH FUND
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT VALUE
- ----------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
CMO'S AND ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES -- 5.6%
- ----------------------------------------------------------------
MORTGAGE-COMMERCIAL -- 4.8%
Asset Securitization Corp 144A
1996 D3 A1C
7.400%, 10/13/26.................... $ 170,000 $ 179,563
Comed Transitional Funding Trust
1998 1 A7
5.740%, 12/25/10.................... 70,000 67,698
CRIIMI MAE CMBS Corp. 144A
1998 1 A1
5.697%, 10/20/01.................... 253,579 250,409
CRIIMI MAE Commercial Mortgage 144A
1998 C1 A2
7.000%, 03/02/11.................... 170,000 154,275
DLJ Commercial Mortgage Corp
1998 CF2 A1B
6.240%, 11/12/31.................... 260,000 257,563
GS Mortgage Securities Corp.
1998 GLII A2
6.562%, 04/13/31.................... 160,000 159,763
Morgan Stanley Capital I
1997 XL1 A1
6.590%, 10/03/30.................... 278,313 283,422
Morgan Stanley Capital I
1998 XL2 A2
6.170%, 10/03/08.................... 150,000 147,094
Nomura Asset Securities Corp.
1998 D6 A1B
6.590%, 03/17/28.................... 165,000 166,341
Sunlife Commercial Mortgage Trust
1997 C1 A
6.875%, 07/25/04.................... 126,277 128,330
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1,794,458
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<CAPTION>
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT VALUE
<S> <C> <C>
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MORTGAGE-RESIDENTIAL -- 0.8%
Amresco Residential Securities
1997 3 A9
6.960%, 03/25/27.................... $ 170,000 $ 173,214
Residential Asset Securities Corp.
1998 KS2 AI9
6.415%, 07/25/29.................... 125,000 124,805
-----------
298,019
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TOTAL CMO'S AND ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES
(Cost: $2,129,644)............................... 2,092,477
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COMMERCIAL PAPER -- 4.6%
- ----------------------------------------------------------------
Associates First Capital Corp.
5.000%, 04/01/99
(Cost: $1,729,000).................. 1,729,000 1,729,000
-----------
TOTAL INVESTMENTS -- 99.4%
(Cost: $30,902,758)............................. 37,185,154
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES -- 0.6%..... 212,757
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NET ASSETS -- 100.0%.............................. $ 37,397,911
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</TABLE>
* Non-income producing securities.
SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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CONVERTIBLE FUND
ADVISORY SHARES
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MANAGEMENT TEAM: CATHERINE SOMHEGYI, Partner, Chief Investment Officer, Global
Equity Management; DOUGLAS FORSYTH, CFA, Portfolio Manager.
GOAL: The Convertible Fund seeks to maximize total return by investing
primarily in convertible and equity securities of US companies.
MARKET OVERVIEW: For much of the 12-month period ending March 31, 1999, a
variety of factors contributed to a favorable environment for convertible bonds
including:
- low inflation
- stable interest rates
- moderate economic growth
In late July and throughout August, however, the environment was highly
turbulent. Investors feared that the economic and currency turmoil in emerging
countries would spread worldwide, crimping economic growth and corporate
profits.
Rising yield spreads, falling stock prices and mass liquidations by
broker/dealers and convertible arbitrage funds caused extreme volatility for
convertible bonds. August was the second-worst performing month ever experienced
by the convertibles market behind October 1987. After climbing to record highs
in mid-July, US stocks and convertible securities alike fell sharply over the
next several weeks.
Investor confidence reappeared in September. The Federal Reserve Board cut
short-term interest rates late in September and two more times over the next six
weeks helping to restore liquidity and contributing to continued economic
growth.
PERFORMANCE: The Convertible Fund's Advisory shares posted a gain for the
12-month period ending March 31, 1999 of 19.7% versus 2.3% for the CS First
Boston Convertible Index. Returns for the fund matched the S&P 500 Index, which
was up 18.5% in the period.
PORTFOLIO SPECIFICS: Early in the period, concerns over acquisitions and
market volatility caused the convertible securities of broadcast companies, such
as Chancellor Media, to negatively affect the fund's performance.
However, issue selection, especially within the technology sector, contributed
to strong returns in the second half of the 12-month period. Among the fund's
top-performing holdings were Safeguard Scientifics and Qualcomm. Other strong
performers included America Online and Exodus Communications.
MARKET OUTLOOK: Applying our bottom-up approach, we continue to uncover
attractive convertible issues with the potential to deliver strong gains with
limited downside exposure. The environment remains positive given:
- solid corporate profits
- long-term interest rates near 30-year lows
- benign inflation
Following the liquidity crisis in late July and August, convertible bonds
continue to trade at discounts from what we believe to be their fair values.
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CONVERTIBLE FUND ADVISORY SHARES
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COMPARISON OF CHANGE IN VALUE OF A $10,000 INVESTMENT IN CONVERTIBLE FUND
ADVISORY SHARES WITH THE CS FIRST BOSTON CONVERTIBLE INDEX.
<TABLE>
<S> <C> <C>
ANNUALIZED TOTAL RETURNS
As of 03/31/99
1 YEAR 5 YEARS 10 YEARS
19.66% 17.29% 17.07%
</TABLE>
EDGAR REPRESENTATION OF DATA POINTS USED IN PRINTED GRAPHIC
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
CONVERTIBLE FIRST BOSTON
FUND ADVISORY SHARES CONVERTIBLE INDEX
<S> <C> <C>
12/31/86 10,000.00 10,000.00
12/31/87 9,663.34 9,977.54
12/31/88 11,555.86 11,315.70
12/31/89 14,800.62 12,872.89
12/31/90 15,035.31 11,986.43
12/31/91 20,751.97 15,476.19
12/31/92 22,736.76 18,196.62
12/31/93 28,832.16 21,571.50
12/31/94 26,576.63 20,554.30
12/31/95 32,416.92 25,429.45
12/31/96 39,126.25 28,949.79
12/31/97 48,155.46 33,848.68
12/31/98 58,459.38 36,064.59
3/31/99 62,483.08 37,468.63
</TABLE>
This graph compares a $10,000 investment in the Convertible Fund Advisory Shares
with a similar investment in the CS First Boston Convertible ("First Boston
Convertible") Index, on a cumulative and average annual total return basis. All
return calculations reflect the reinvestment of income dividends and capital
gains distributions, if any, as well as all fees and expenses. Performance
results reflect the total returns of a predecessor limited partnership managed
by Nicholas-Applegate Capital Management prior to the effective date of the
Fund's registration statement on 4/19/93. Limited partnership returns are
restated to reflect all fees and expenses applicable to the Fund. If the limited
partnership had been registered as an investment company under the federal
securities laws, its performance might have been adversely affected because of
the additional restrictions applicable to registered investment companies. The
Advisory shares calculate their performance based upon the historical
performance of their corresponding series ("Fund") of Pilgrim Mutual Funds,
adjusted to reflect sales charges and operating expenses. The Fund's Advisory
shares were first available on 8/31/95.
The total returns reflect the fact that the Investment Adviser has agreed to
waive or defer its management fees and to pay other operating expenses otherwise
payable by the Fund, subject to possible later reimbursement during a five year
period. Total return results may have been lower had there been no waiver or
deferral.
The First Boston Convertible Index is an unmanaged market weighted index
representing the universe of convertible securities whether they are convertible
preferred stocks or convertible bonds.
The Index reflects the reinvestment of income dividends and capital gains
distributions, if any, but does not reflect fees, brokerage commissions, or
other expenses of investing.
Past performance is no guarantee of future performance. Investment return and
the principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's
shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS AS OF MARCH 31, 1999
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CONVERTIBLE FUND
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NUMBER
OF SHARES VALUE
<S> <C> <C>
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CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK -- 31.0%
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ADVERTISING -- 0.7%
Snyder Communications, Inc. 6.500%
(STRYPES)........................... 83,310 $ 2,171,267
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BROADCASTING -- 3.1%
Chancellor Media Corp. $3.00.......... 17,300 1,652,150
CSC Holdings, Inc. I 8.500%........... 39,250 4,376,375
Evergreen Media Corp. $3.00 144A...... 41,310 3,945,105
------------
9,973,630
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DIVERSIFIED FINANCIAL SERVICES -- 14.2%
Big Flower Trust 6.000%............... 49,630 3,089,467
Finova Finace Trust 5.500% (TOPRS).... 31,320 2,255,040
K Mart Financing I 7.750%............. 75,790 4,585,295
Merrill Lynch & Co. CIBER 7.875%
(STRYPES)........................... 36,800 1,600,800
Merrill Lynch & Co. Cox Communications
6.000% (STRYPES).................... 94,700 5,835,887
Morgan Stanley Dean Witter Discover &
Co. 6.000% (PERQS)*................. 34,165 3,847,833
Morgan Stanley Group, Inc. WCOM Reset
(PERQS)*............................ 660,900 5,782,875
Protective Life Capital Trust II
6.500% (PRIDES)..................... 48,100 2,997,231
Qualcomm Financial Trust 5.750%....... 57,800 5,252,575
Qwest Trends Trust 5.750%............. 89,000 5,818,375
United Rentals Trust I 6.500%......... 26,900 1,197,050
United Rentals Trust I 6.500% (QUIPS)
144A................................ 66,100 2,941,450
------------
45,203,878
------------
DRUGS/PHARMACEUTICALS -- 0.5%
Mckesson Financing Trust 5.000%....... 19,115 1,744,244
------------
ELECTRIC -- 3.5%
Houston Industries, Inc. (ACES)....... 43,900 5,289,950
Texas Utilities Co. 9.250% (PRIDES)... 108,200 5,768,412
------------
11,058,362
------------
HOME BUILDING -- 0.3%
Kaufman & Broad Home 8.250%
(PRIDES)............................ 120,600 964,800
------------
INSURANCE -- 1.4%
American General Corp. 6.000%
(MIPS).............................. 49,100 4,394,450
------------
MEDIA -- 2.1%
Mediaone Group, Inc. 4.500%........... 50,900 6,543,831
------------
OIL & GAS SERVICES -- 1.0%
EVI, Inc. 5.000%...................... 102,647 3,143,564
------------
PIPELINES -- 1.8%
Williams Cos., Inc. $3.50............. 30,300 5,650,950
------------
<CAPTION>
NUMBER
OF SHARES VALUE
<S> <C> <C>
- -------------------------------------------------------------------
TELECOMMUNICATIONS -- 2.0%
Airtouch Communications, Inc.
C 4.250%............................ 33,382 $ 4,489,879
Winstar Communications, Inc.
D 7.000%............................ 38,000 1,743,250
------------
6,233,129
------------
TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT -- 0.4%
LM Erriccson Telephone Co. 4.250%..... 209,220 1,340,316
------------
TOTAL CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK
(Cost: $76,343,701)................................ 98,422,421
------------
<CAPTION>
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
<S> <C> <C>
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CONVERTIBLE CORPORATE BONDS -- 61.2%
- -------------------------------------------------------------------
ADVERTISING -- 4.1%
Doubleclick, Inc.
4.750%, 03/15/06 144A............... $ 2,970,000 3,749,625
Omnicom Group, Inc.
4.250%, 01/03/07 144A............... 718,000 1,847,055
Omnicom Group, Inc.
2.250%, 01/06/13.................... 4,313,000 7,493,838
------------
13,090,518
------------
AEROSPACE/DEFENSE -- 0.7%
Kellstrom Industries, Inc.
5.500%, 06/15/03.................... 1,617,000 1,273,387
Orbital Sciences Corp.
5.000%, 10/01/02.................... 750,000 892,500
------------
2,165,887
------------
APPLICATIONS SOFTWARE -- 0.5%
Citrix Systems, Inc. 144A*
0.000%, 03/22/19.................... 5,010,000 1,722,188
------------
BIOTECHNOLOGY -- 1.0%
Centocor, Inc.
4.750%, 02/15/05.................... 3,230,000 3,149,250
------------
BROADCASTING -- 2.7%
CBS Radio, Inc. 144A
7.000%, 06/30/11.................... 1,555,000 2,514,241
Clear Channel Communications
2.625%, 04/01/03.................... 4,829,000 5,939,670
------------
8,453,911
------------
COMPUTER SOFTWARE -- 1.1%
Veritas Software Corp. 144A
5.250%, 11/01/04.................... 1,751,000 3,530,454
------------
COMPUTERS -- 7.1%
Affiliated Computer Services, Inc.
144A
4.000%, 03/15/05.................... 2,288,000 2,819,960
Apple Computer, Inc.
6.000%, 06/01/01.................... 3,341,000 4,343,300
</TABLE>
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- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CONVERTIBLE FUND
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT VALUE
- -------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
</TABLE>
CONVERTIBLE CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)
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COMPUTERS (CONTINUED)
<TABLE>
<S> <C> <C>
Comverse Technology, Inc.
4.500%, 07/01/05.................... $ 55,000 $ 79,956
Comverse Technology, Inc. 144A
4.500%, 07/01/05.................... 4,415,000 6,418,306
EMC Corp. 144A
3.250%, 03/15/02.................... 1,042,000 5,979,777
Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. 144A
6.000%, 02/01/06.................... 1,245,000 2,947,537
------------
22,588,836
------------
DATA PROCESSING/MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE -- 1.7%
Automatic Data Processing*
0.000%, 02/20/12.................... 4,942,000 5,300,295
------------
DIVERSIFIED FINANCIAL SERVICES -- 4.9%
Allianze Finance BV
3.000%, 02/04/03.................... 2,390,000 1,367,065
Merrill Lynch & Co.
1.000%, 02/08/06.................... 4,120,000 3,975,800
Swiss Life Finance, Ltd. 144A
2.000%, 05/20/03.................... 5,122,000 5,813,470
Xerox Credit Corp.
2.875%, 07/01/02.................... 3,808,000 4,464,880
------------
15,621,215
------------
DRUGS/PHARMACEUTICALS -- 3.4%
Alpharma, Inc.
5.750%, 04/01/05.................... 1,040,000 1,565,200
Alpharma, Inc. 144A
5.750%, 04/01/05.................... 2,200,000 3,311,000
Sepracor, Inc. 144A
7.000%, 12/15/05.................... 5,000,000 5,831,250
------------
10,707,450
------------
ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS/SEMICONDUCTORS -- 2.5%
LSI Logic Corp. 144A
4.250%, 03/15/04.................... 2,390,000 2,876,963
Micron Technology, Inc.
7.000%, 07/01/04.................... 4,615,000 4,961,125
------------
7,838,088
------------
ELECTRONICS -- 1.8%
Solectron Corp. 144A*
0.000%, 01/27/19.................... 11,665,000 5,759,594
------------
ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL -- 1.7%
Waste Management, Inc.
4.000%, 02/01/02.................... 4,553,000 5,361,158
------------
HOME BUILDING -- 0.9%
Lennar Corp.*
0.000%, 07/29/18.................... 6,592,000 2,892,240
------------
<CAPTION>
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT VALUE
<S> <C> <C>
- -------------------------------------------------------------------
INSURANCE -- 1.3%
Mutual Risk Management*
0.000%, 10/30/15.................... $ 5,071,000 $ 4,139,204
------------
INTERNET SOFTWARE -- 7.8%
America Online, Inc. 144A
4.000%, 11/15/02.................... 487,000 5,453,791
America Online, Inc.
4.000%, 11/15/02.................... 1,650,000 1,847,794
At Home Corp. 144A
0.525%, 12/28/18.................... 8,058,000 8,561,625
Exodus Communications, Inc. 144A
5.000%, 03/15/06.................... 2,930,000 4,691,663
Sportsline USA, Inc. 144A
5.000%, 04/01/06.................... 4,560,000 4,178,100
------------
24,732,973
------------
MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURING -- 1.4%
ADT Operations*
0.000%, 07/06/10.................... 2,213,000 4,345,779
------------
OIL & GAS PRODUCERS -- 3.4%
Diamond Offshore Drilling
3.750%, 02/15/07.................... 6,546,000 6,791,475
Pennzenergy Co.
4.900%, 08/15/08.................... 4,000,000 4,000,000
------------
10,791,475
------------
OTHER COMMERCIAL SERVICES -- 0.9%
Quintiles Transnational
4.250%, 05/31/00.................... 2,792,000 2,966,500
------------
PRINTING-COMMERCIAL -- 1.8%
Mail-Well, Inc.
5.000%, 11/01/02.................... 1,982,000 1,922,540
World Color Press, Inc.
6.000%, 10/01/07.................... 4,242,000 3,881,430
------------
5,803,970
------------
RETAIL-BUILDING PRODUCTS -- 1.7%
Home Depot, Inc.
3.250%, 10/01/01.................... 1,892,000 5,266,855
------------
RETAIL-HYPERMARKETS -- 2.2%
Costco Cos., Inc.*
0.000%, 08/19/17.................... 6,664,000 7,155,469
------------
RETAIL-INTERNET -- 1.7%
Amazon.Com, Inc. 144A
4.750%, 02/01/09.................... 4,305,000 5,435,063
------------
RETAIL-OFFICE SUPPLIES -- 1.7%
Office Depot, Inc.*
0.000%, 11/01/08.................... 6,250,000 5,523,438
------------
RETIREMENT/AGED CARE -- 1.0%
Sunrise Assisted Living, Inc.
5.500%, 06/15/02.................... 2,289,000 3,078,705
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</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT VALUE
- -------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
</TABLE>
CONVERTIBLE CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)
- ---------------------------------------------------------
<TABLE>
<S> <C> <C>
TELECOMMUNICATIONS -- 2.2%
Global Telesystems Group, Inc.
5.750%, 07/01/10.................... $ 1,190,000 $ 1,410,150
NTL, Inc. 144A
7.000%, 12/15/08.................... 3,650,000 5,529,750
------------
6,939,900
------------
TOTAL CONVERTIBLE CORPORATE BONDS
(Cost: $151,174,336)............................... 194,360,415
------------
<CAPTION>
NUMBER
OF SHARES
<S> <C> <C>
- -------------------------------------------------------------------
COMMON STOCK -- 3.1%
- -------------------------------------------------------------------
ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS/SEMICONDUCTORS -- 1.3%
Analog Devices*....................... 140,939 4,192,935
------------
MONEY CENTER BANKS -- 0.9%
BankAmerica Corp...................... 41,000 2,895,625
------------
REITS -- 0.5%
Reckson Associates Realty Corp........ 78,000 1,603,875
------------
TELECOMMUNICATIONS -- 0.0%
Winstar Communications, Inc.*......... 971 35,290
------------
TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT -- 0.4%
American Tower Corp. Cl. A*........... 52,900 1,296,050
------------
TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost: $9,645,606)................................. 10,023,775
------------
<CAPTION>
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT VALUE
<S> <C> <C>
- -------------------------------------------------------------------
COMMERCIAL PAPER -- 5.0%
- -------------------------------------------------------------------
Central Illinois Public Utilities
5.030%, 04/01/99
(Cost: $15,868,000)................. $15,868,000 $ 15,868,000
------------
- -------------------------------------------------------------------
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS -- 0.7%
- -------------------------------------------------------------------
J.P. Morgan & Co., Inc. $2,270,000 at
4.900%, (Agreement dated 03/31/99;
to be repurchased at $2,270,309 on
04/01/99; collateralized by
$2,310,000 FNMA Notes, 5.340% due
01/24/02 (Value $2,337,895))
(Cost: $2,270,000).................. 2,270,000 2,270,000
------------
TOTAL INVESTMENTS -- 101.0%
(Cost: $255,301,643)............................ 320,944,611
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER
ASSETS -- (1.0%).................................. (3,136,965)
--------------
NET ASSETS -- 100.0%.............................. $ 317,807,646
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</TABLE>
* Non-income producing securities.
SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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HIGH QUALITY BOND FUND
ADVISORY SHARES
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------
MANAGEMENT TEAM: FRED S. ROBERTSON, III, Partner, Chief Investment Officer,
Fixed Income; JAMES E. KELLERMAN, Partner, Portfolio Manager; MALCOM S. DAY,
CFA, Portfolio Manager; SUSAN MALONE, Portfolio Manager.
GOAL: The High Quality Bond Fund seeks to maximize long-term total return from
a portfolio utilizing multiple sectors of the bond market including a broad
range of investment-grade issues, as well as, on an opportunistic basis,
developed international bonds and below-investment grade corporate issues.
MARKET OVERVIEW: Strong money growth, relatively low interest rates and benign
inflation largely offset risks posed by currency and economic turmoil among a
number of emerging markets during the 12-month period ending March 31, 1999.
Early in the period, the US bond market remained stretched between conflicting
economic signals. For example, although building wage pressure triggered fears
of rising prices, inflation remained low. Amid such contradictory signs, yields
were mired in a narrow trading range.
In August, however, the environment changed significantly. The Russian
currency crisis and concerns that devaluations and defaults would spread
worldwide prompted investors to seek safety. US Treasury bonds were the primary
beneficiary. Other sectors of the fixed income market, such as mortgage-backed
securities and high yield bonds were overlooked, resulting in their
underperformance versus Treasuries. The US Federal Reserve Board's decision to
lower short-term interest rates three times over a six-week period between late
September and mid November helped restore confidence and liquidity to the
world's financial markets. In February, evidence of a robust US economy pushed
interest rates higher and fears of inflation spread. In this environment,
Treasury issues were most severely affected while non-Treasury issues delivered
better relative returns. Investor fears diminished in March and US bonds closed
the period with gains.
PERFORMANCE: During the period, the High Quality Bond Fund's Advisory shares
were up 5.8%. The Lipper General Bond Fund Index gained 1.4% and the Lehman
Aggregate Bond Index was up 6.5%.
PORTFOLIO SPECIFICS: Fund returns were affected by two primary factors --
interest-rate position and sector selection. In August, we anticipated an easing
of monetary policy and extended the duration of the portfolio. Our changes
proved beneficial as the Federal Reserve Board did indeed lower interest rates
late in the quarter. Later in the period, amid signs of near-term economic
acceleration, we adjusted our interest rate position to neutral. A modest
allocation to international developed market and high yield bonds had a positive
affect on returns both early and later in the period. During August, amid
investors' flight to quality, our underweight position in US Treasuries
negatively affected performance.
MARKET OUTLOOK: While the longer-term outlook for bonds remains positive,
near-term risks exist. With leading indicators suggesting a continuing surge in
economic growth, higher interest rates may eventually be necessary to slow the
economy to a less inflationary rate. In this environment, we believe a neutral
stance on interest rates is appropriate.
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COMPARISON OF CHANGE IN VALUE OF A $10,000 INVESTMENT IN HIGH QUALITY BOND FUND
ADVISORY SHARES WITH THE LEHMAN AGGREGATE BOND INDEX.
<TABLE>
<S> <C> <C>
ANNUALIZED TOTAL RETURNS
As of 03/31/99 SINCE
1 YEAR 3 YEARS INCEPTION
5.78% 7.37% 7.63%
</TABLE>
EDGAR REPRESENTATION OF DATA POINTS USED IN PRINTED GRAPHIC
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
HIGH QUALITY LEHMAN
BOND FUND AGGREGATE
ADVISORY SHARES BOND INDEX
<S> <C> <C>
8/31/95 $10,000.00 $10,000.00
9/95 $10,303.03 $10,097.00
12/95 $10,858.59 $10,527.03
3/96 $10,515.15 $10,339.24
6/96 $10,555.56 $10,398.27
9/96 $10,737.37 $10,589.74
12/96 $11,050.51 $10,907.54
3/97 $10,979.80 $10,846.95
6/97 $11,383.84 $11,246.51
9/97 $11,747.47 $11,621.48
12/97 $12,040.40 $11,963.85
3/98 $12,303.03 $12,148.46
6/98 $12,505.05 $12,432.43
9/98 $12,856.19 $12,957.89
12/98 $13,025.05 $13,001.57
3/31/99 $13,014.03 $12,935.49
</TABLE>
This graph compares a $10,000 investment in the High Quality Bond Fund Advisory
Shares with the Lehman Aggregate Bond Index, on a cumulative and average annual
total return basis. All return calculations reflect the reinvestment of income
dividends and capital gains distributions, if any, as well as all fees and
expenses.
The Fund's Advisory Shares calculate their performance based on the historical
performance of their corresponding series ("Fund") of Pilgrim Mutual Funds,
adjusted to reflect sales charges and operating expenses. The Fund's Advisory
Shares were first available on 7/27/98.
The total returns reflect the fact that the Investment Adviser has agreed to
waive or defer its management fees and to pay other operating expenses otherwise
payable by the Fund, subject to possible later reimbursement during a five year
period. Total return results may have been lower had there been no waiver or
deferral.
The Lehman Brothers Aggregate Bond Index is composed of securities from Lehman
Brothers Government/Corporate Bond Index. Mortgage-Backed Securities Index, and
Asset-Backed Securities Index.
Index returns reflect the reinvestment of income dividends and capital gains
distributions, if any, but do not reflect fees, brokerage commissions, or other
expenses of investing.
Past performance is no guarantee of future performance. Investment return and
the principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's
shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.
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<CAPTION>
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT VALUE
<S> <C> <C>
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CORPORATE BONDS -- 35.8%
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AEROSPACE/DEFENSE -- 0.9%
Rockwell International Corp.
5.200%, 01/15/98.................... $ 440,000 $ 323,607
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AIRLINES -- 2.5%
Atlas Air, Inc.
9.375%, 11/15/06.................... 150,000 151,313
Continental Airlines, Inc. 991A
6.545%, 08/02/20.................... 400,000 396,976
Continental Airlines, Inc. 1998-3 A-2
6.320%, 11/01/08.................... 325,000 322,455
Trans World Airlines
11.375%, 03/01/06................... 50,000 26,375
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897,119
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APPAREL -- 1.2%
Jones Apparel
6.250%, 10/01/01.................... 460,000 454,296
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BEVERAGES-ALCOHOLIC -- 0.5%
J Seagram & Sons
7.500%, 12/15/18.................... 180,000 181,307
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BROADCASTING -- 2.2%
CD Radio, Inc.
0.000% (until 12/01/02, thereafter
15.000% to maturity), 12/01/07...... 100,000 54,875
Echostar DBS Corp.
9.375%, 02/01/09.................... 250,000 259,375
Fox Family Worldwide, Inc.
9.250%, 11/01/07.................... 100,000 94,750
Fox Family Worldwide, Inc.
0.000% (until 11/01/02, thereafter
10.250% to maturity), 11/01/07...... 150,000 96,188
News America Holdings
8.875%, 04/26/23.................... 210,000 247,409
Source Media, Inc.
12.000%, 11/01/04................... 75,000 60,000
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812,597
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CHEMICALS -- 0.4%
NL Industries
11.750%, 10/15/03................... 150,000 157,500
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COMPUTER SOFTWARE -- 0.9%
Computer Associates International
6.375%, 04/15/05.................... 330,000 324,225
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COMPUTERS -- 0.7%
Apple Computer, Inc.
6.500%, 02/15/04.................... 100,000 92,750
Unisys Corp.
12.000%, 04/15/03................... 150,000 165,938
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258,688
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<CAPTION>
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT VALUE
<S> <C> <C>
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CREDIT CARDS -- 0.4%
Salton, Inc.
10.750%, 12/15/05................... $ 150,000 $ 156,375
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DISTRIBUTION/WHOLESALE -- 0.3%
United Stationer Supply
12.750%, 05/01/05................... 100,000 111,000
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DIVERSIFIED FINANCIAL SERVICES -- 4.4%
Amresco, Inc.
9.875%, 03/15/05.................... 15,000 11,813
AON Capital Trust A
8.205%, 01/01/27.................... 360,000 398,455
Countrywide Capital III
8.050%, 06/15/27.................... 100,000 104,820
Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette
6.280%, 05/15/03.................... 100,000 99,778
GS Escrow Corp.
6.750%, 08/01/01.................... 250,000 247,813
GS Escrow Corp.
7.000%, 08/01/03.................... 250,000 244,375
Household Finance Corp.
6.500%, 11/15/08.................... 100,000 100,500
MCII Holdings
12.000% (until 11/15/99, thereafter
15.000% to maturity), 11/15/02...... 50,000 44,000
Px Escrow Corp.
0.000% (until 02/01/02, thereafter
9.625% to maturity), 02/01/06....... 150,000 88,688
U.S. West Captial Funding, Inc.
6.875%, 07/15/28.................... 260,000 260,718
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1,600,960
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ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION -- 0.9%
McDermott, Inc.
9.375%, 03/15/02.................... 300,000 315,570
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ENTERTAINMENT -- 1.8%
Argosy Gaming Co.
13.250%, 06/01/04................... 450,000 509,625
Ascent Entertainment Group
0.000% (until 12/01/02, thereafter
11.875% to maturity), 12/15/04...... 200,000 128,000
-----------
637,625
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ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL -- 0.5%
U.S. Filter Corp.
6.500%, 05/15/03.................... 195,000 194,982
-----------
HEALTH CARE -- 0.7%
Abbey Healthcare Group
9.500%, 11/01/02.................... 250,000 248,438
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HOME BUILDING -- 0.6%
Lennar Corp.
7.625%, 03/01/09.................... 225,000 220,887
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<CAPTION>
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT VALUE
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<S> <C> <C>
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CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)
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<TABLE>
<S> <C> <C>
INSURANCE -- 3.2%
Florida Windstorm Under
7.125%, 02/25/19.................... $ 200,000 $ 200,650
Liberty Financial Co.
7.625%, 11/15/28.................... 560,000 585,250
Lumbermens Mutual Casualty
8.300%, 12/01/37.................... 135,000 135,444
Reliastar Financial Corp.
6.500%, 11/15/08.................... 255,000 256,063
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1,177,407
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INTERNET SOFTWARE -- 0.1%
IDT Corp.
8.750%, 02/15/06.................... 50,000 50,875
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INVESTMENT COMPANIES -- 0.5%
Dryden Investor Trust
7.157%, 07/23/08.................... 183,740 180,139
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LEISURE/GAMING -- 0.3%
Circus Circus Enterprises
9.250%, 12/01/05.................... 100,000 104,500
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MANUFACTURING-OTHER -- 0.6%
Tyco International Group S.A.
7.000%, 06/15/28.................... 230,000 229,126
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MEDICAL SUPPLIES/EQUIPMENT -- 1.0%
Guidant Corp.
6.150%, 02/15/06.................... 375,000 365,363
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METALS-DIVERSIFIED -- 1.0%
Scotia Pacific Co. LLC
6.550%, 01/20/07.................... 386,658 363,512
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OIL & GAS PRODUCERS -- 0.6%
Deeptech International, Inc.
12.000%, 12/15/00................... 200,000 216,250
-----------
OTHER COMMERCIAL SERVICES -- 0.6%
Cendant Corp.
7.750%, 12/01/03.................... 200,000 205,284
-----------
PIPELINES -- 0.3%
KN Energy, Inc.
6.450%, 03/01/03.................... 120,000 121,652
-----------
PUBLISHING -- 0.1%
American Lawyer Media
9.750%, 12/15/07.................... 50,000 51,875
-----------
REAL ESTATE -- 0.2%
Bluegreen Corp.
10.500%, 04/01/08................... 100,000 87,750
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<CAPTION>
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT VALUE
<S> <C> <C>
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RECREATIONAL CENTERS -- 0.2%
Bally Total Fitness Holdings
9.875%, 10/15/07.................... $ 75,000 $ 74,250
-----------
RENTAL AUTO/EQUIPMENT -- 0.1%
United Rentals, Inc.
9.500%, 06/01/08.................... 50,000 52,250
-----------
RETAIL-DISCOUNT -- 0.7%
K Mart Corp.
6.780%, 08/02/99.................... 250,000 250,938
-----------
RETAIL-INTERNET -- 0.4%
Amazon.Com, Inc.
0.000% (until 05/01/03, thereafter
10.000% to maturity), 05/01/08...... 200,000 135,750
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RETAIL-MUSIC STORE -- 0.3%
Musicland Stores Corp.
9.875%, 03/15/08.................... 100,000 101,500
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TELECOMMUNICATIONS -- 2.6%
Crown Castle International Corp.
0.000% (until 11/15/02, thereafter
12.750% to maturity), 11/15/07...... 200,000 141,250
Global Telesystems Group, Inc.
9.875%, 02/15/05.................... 200,000 193,500
International Cabletel, Inc.
0.000% (until 04/15/00, thereafter
12.750% to maturity), 04/15/05...... 250,000 239,062
Orbcomm Global LP
14.000%, 08/15/04................... 175,000 171,500
Pac-West Telecommunications, Inc.
13.500%, 02/01/09................... 200,000 198,000
-----------
943,312
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TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT -- 1.2%
Covad Communications Group
0.000% (until 03/15/03, thereafter
13.500% to maturity), 03/15/08...... 250,000 136,563
Motorola, Inc.
6.500%, 11/15/28.................... 280,000 268,579
Northeast Optic Network
12.750%, 08/15/08................... 25,000 26,063
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431,205
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TELEPHONE -- 2.5%
AT&T Corp.
6.500%, 03/15/29.................... 180,000 175,961
GTE Corp.
6.940%, 04/15/28.................... 220,000 224,154
MCI Worldcom, Inc.
6.950%, 08/15/28.................... 230,000 233,588
Sprint Capital Corp.
6.875%, 11/15/28.................... 270,000 266,962
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900,665
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT VALUE
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<S> <C> <C>
</TABLE>
CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)
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<TABLE>
<S> <C> <C>
TRANSPORTATION-AIR FREIGHT -- 0.4%
Federal Express Corp.
7.600%, 07/01/97.................... $ 150,000 $ 146,692
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TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS
(Cost: $13,253,979)............................... 13,085,471
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FOREIGN CORPORATE BONDS -- 7.7%
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BERMUDA -- 0.7%
Sea Containers
12.500%, 12/01/04................... 225,000 243,000
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CANADA -- 0.5%
Russell Metals
10.250%, 06/15/00................... 170,000 173,400
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CHILE -- 1.3%
Empresa Nacional de Electricidad
7.875%, 02/01/27.................... 70,000 60,329
Empresa Nacional de Electricidad
8.125%, 02/01/97.................... 240,000 196,608
Endesa
7.200%, 04/01/06.................... 100,000 94,745
Enersis S.A.
7.400%, 12/01/16.................... 80,000 73,182
Enersis S.A.
6.600%, 12/01/26.................... 40,000 38,697
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463,561
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DENMARK -- 1.1%
NYKREDIT
5.000%, 10/01/29.................... 3,050,000 410,815
-----------
HONG KONG -- 0.2%
Hutchison Whampoa Financial
7.500%, 08/01/27.................... 100,000 84,838
-----------
MEXICO -- 0.9%
Pemex Finance, Ltd.
6.300%, 05/15/10.................... 350,000 340,669
-----------
SWEDEN -- 0.8%
Foreningssparbanken AB
7.500%, 09/29/49.................... 300,000 291,594
-----------
UNITED KINGDOM -- 0.5%
United Utilities PLC
6.875%, 08/15/28.................... 180,000 172,026
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VENEZUELA -- 1.7%
Cerro Negro Finance, Ltd.
7.330%, 12/01/09.................... 110,000 92,179
Fetinitro Financial
8.290%, 04/01/20.................... 185,000 123,950
PDVSA Finance, Ltd.
6.800%, 11/15/08.................... 365,000 303,651
<CAPTION>
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT VALUE
<S> <C> <C>
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</TABLE>
VENEZUELA (CONTINUED)
<TABLE>
<S> <C> <C>
PDVSA Finance, Ltd.
7.500%, 11/15/28.................... $ 145,000 $ 103,930
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623,710
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TOTAL FOREIGN CORPORATE BONDS
(Cost: $3,033,968)................................ 2,803,613
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U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS -- 3.3%
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U.S. TREASURY BONDS -- 0.9%
8.500%, 02/15/20...................... 260,000 339,828
-----------
U.S. TREASURY INFLATION INDEX -- 1.9%
3.625%, 01/15/08...................... 710,000 705,306
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U.S. TREASURY NOTES -- 0.5%
6.375%, 05/15/99...................... 165,000 165,284
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TOTAL U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS
(Cost: $1,213,146)................................ 1,210,418
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AGENCY OBLIGATIONS -- 5.8%
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FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE CORP. -- 2.7%
Pool # 200112
9.500%, 11/01/05.................... 142,200 147,877
Pool # 380032
10.000%, 10/01/03................... 51,170 53,085
Pool # 43 PG
6.500%, 12/17/22.................... 145,000 146,087
Pool # B00623
9.000%, 06/01/06.................... 57,714 59,357
Pool # E74572
5.500%, 01/01/14.................... 396,956 386,906
Pool # E74614
5.500%, 02/01/14.................... 196,236 191,267
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984,579
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FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION -- 2.3%
Pool # 1994 27 PJ
6.500%, 06/25/23.................... 255,000 256,673
Pool # 1996 59 K
6.500%, 07/25/23.................... 80,000 77,725
Pool # 273114
6.500%, 02/01/09.................... 225,665 227,911
Pool # 303262
9.500%, 05/01/07.................... 77,461 80,882
Pool # 303481
10.000%, 10/01/05................... 66,041 69,382
Pool # 303758
9.500%, 07/01/06.................... 62,919 65,699
Pool # 363503
9.500%, 06/01/05.................... 75,863 78,627
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856,899
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<CAPTION>
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT VALUE
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<S> <C> <C>
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AGENCY OBLIGATIONS (Continued)
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<S> <C> <C>
GOVERNMENT NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION -- 0.1%
Pool # 141741
11.000%, 11/15/15................... $ 2,428 $ 2,709
Pool # 299705
8.500%, 02/15/21.................... 8,159 8,637
Pool # 50700
11.500%, 02/15/12................... 2,676 2,999
Pool # 64054
11.500%, 02/15/13................... 3,574 3,983
Pool # 68958
11.500%, 07/15/13................... 4,665 5,229
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23,557
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TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY -- 0.7%
Tennessee Valley Authority -
Global Series A
6.375%, 06/15/05.................... 250,000 258,165
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TOTAL AGENCY OBLIGATIONS
(Cost: $2,075,681)................................ 2,123,200
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FOREIGN GOVERNMENT BONDS -- 3.4%
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GERMANY -- 1.4%
German Unity Fund
8.000%, 01/21/02.................... 403,920 492,582
-----------
NEW ZEALAND -- 1.3%
Federal National Mortgage Association
7.250%, 06/20/02.................... 860,000 478,992
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SWEDEN -- 0.7%
Swedish Government
5.500%, 04/12/02.................... 2,000,000 258,733
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TOTAL FOREIGN GOVERNMENT BONDS
(Cost: $1,193,122)................................ 1,230,307
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CMO'S AND ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES -- 26.0%
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FINANCIAL SERVICES -- 0.7%
Captiva CBO 1997 1A A
6.860%, 11/30/09.................... 250,000 242,367
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MORTGAGE-COMMERCIAL -- 21.0%
Allied Capital Commercial Mortgage
1998 1 C
6.710%, 12/25/04.................... 400,000 385,687
ARG Funding Corp. 1999 1A A3
6.020%, 05/20/05.................... 370,000 368,728
Asset Securitization Corp. 1996 D2 A1
6.920%, 02/14/29.................... 387,024 396,276
Comed Transitional Funding Trust
1998 1 A6
5.630%, 06/25/09.................... 310,000 301,548
<CAPTION>
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT VALUE
<S> <C> <C>
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MORTGAGE-COMMERCIAL (CONTINUED)
<TABLE>
<S> <C> <C>
Comed Transitional Funding Trust
1998 1 A7
5.740%, 12/25/10.................... $ 170,000 $ 164,409
CRIIMI MAE Commercial Mortgage
1998 C1 A2
7.000%, 03/02/11.................... 180,000 163,350
DLJ Commercial Mortgage Corp
1998 CF1 CP
0.608%, 04/15/05.................... 7,000,000 306,250
DLJ Commercial Mortgage Corp
1998 CF2 A1B
6.240%, 11/12/31.................... 750,000 742,969
DLJ Mortgage Acceptance Corp.
1996 CF1 S
0.727%, 03/12/06.................... 8,692,266 198,292
DLJ Mortgage Acceptance Corp.
1998 A A2
7.116%, 05/28/28.................... 225,901 224,631
Federal National Mortgage Association-
Aces 1996 M5 XS
0.537%, 01/25/13.................... 12,541,373 329,211
Federal National Mortgage Association-
Aces 1997 M8 X1
0.654%, 10/25/02.................... 18,000,000 362,812
Global Franchise Trust 1998 1 A1
6.349%, 04/10/04.................... 406,636 407,399
GMAC Commercial Mortgage Securities,
Inc. 1998 C2 A2
6.420%, 08/15/08.................... 260,000 260,812
GS Mortgage Securities Corp.
1998 C1 A1
6.060%, 10/18/30.................... 368,084 363,024
GS Mortgage Securities Corp.
1998 GLII A2
6.562%, 04/13/31.................... 470,000 469,302
JP Morgan Commercial Mortgage 1998 C6
A2
6.533%, 01/15/30.................... 690,000 697,763
Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors, Inc.
1995 C2 IO
1.158%, 06/15/21.................... 7,038,926 215,567
Morgan Stanley Capital I 1998 XL2 A2
6.170%, 10/03/08.................... 410,000 402,056
Morgan Stanley Capital I 1999 RM1 A2
6.710%, 12/15/31.................... 340,000 346,694
Mortgage Capital Funding, Inc.
1998 MC3 A1
6.001%, 11/18/31.................... 285,104 283,100
Nomura Asset Securities Corp.
1998 D6 A1B
6.590%, 03/17/28.................... 300,000 302,438
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7,692,318
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MORTGAGE-RESIDENTIAL -- 4.3%
Amresco Residential Securities 1996 3
A5
7.550%, 02/25/23.................... 320,000 323,700
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT VALUE
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<S> <C> <C>
</TABLE>
CMO'S AND ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (Continued)
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MORTGAGE-RESIDENTIAL (CONTINUED)
<TABLE>
<S> <C> <C>
Amresco Residential Securities 1997 3
A9
6.960%, 03/25/27.................... $ 410,000 $ 417,752
Bankboston Home Equity Loan Trust 1998
2 A4
6.110%, 09/25/13.................... 840,000 833,437
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1,574,889
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TOTAL CMO'S AND ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES
(Cost: $9,666,290)................................ 9,509,574
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<CAPTION>
NUMBER
OF SHARES
<S> <C> <C>
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PREFERRED STOCK -- 0.0%
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TELECOMMUNICATIONS -- 0.0%
IXC Communications, Inc.*
(Cost: $10,000)..................... 100 10,925
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<CAPTION>
NUMBER
OF SHARES VALUE
<S> <C> <C>
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MUTUAL FUNDS -- 7.1%
- -----------------------------------------------------------------
INVESTMENT COMPANIES -- 7.1%
Blackrock 2001 Term Trust............. 142,200 $ 1,279,800
Blackrock Strategic Term Trust........ 143,900 1,322,081
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TOTAL MUTUAL FUNDS
(Cost: $2,409,688)................................ 2,601,881
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<CAPTION>
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
<S> <C> <C>
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COMMERCIAL PAPER -- 2.7%
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Student Loan Marketing Association
4.800%, 04/01/99
(Cost: $1,001,000).................. $1,001,000 1,001,000
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TOTAL INVESTMENTS -- 91.8%
(Cost: $33,856,874)............................. 33,576,389
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES -- 8.2%..... 2,988,934
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NET ASSETS -- 100.0%.............................. $ 36,565,323
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* Non-income producing securities.
SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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ADVISORY SHARES
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MANAGEMENT TEAM: FRED S. ROBERTSON, III, Partner, Chief Investment Officer,
Fixed Income; DOUGLAS FORSYTH, CFA, Portfolio Manager; SUSAN MALONE, Portfolio
Manager.
GOAL: The High Yield Bond Fund seeks to deliver total return via high current
income and long-term capital appreciation from a diversified portfolio
consisting primarily of US corporate fixed income securities.
MARKET OVERVIEW: The environment for high yield investing was favorable at the
beginning and end of the 12-month period ending March 31, 1999. However, between
late July and October, a number of factors contributed to one of the most
difficult periods for high yield bonds in years.
In July, the devaluation of the Russian ruble and the Russian government's
default on short-term debt sparked concerns for additional devaluations and the
potential for worldwide recession.
Because foreign-issued debt, such as Russian bonds, was used as collateral by
a number of hedge funds, fears of default caused a wave of near failures among
hedge fund managers such as Long-Term Capital Management. The developments among
hedge funds created a financial crisis that impacted liquidity-sensitive
sectors, particularly high yield bonds.
Widespread selling among hedge funds to raise capital created a lack of
liquidity and caused prices for high yield bonds to drop and yield spreads to
widen to seven-year highs. The Federal Reserve Board's decision to cut
short-term interest rates and evidence of continued economic strength in the
United States helped restore investor confidence later in the period and returns
for high yield bonds improved.
PERFORMANCE: The High Yield Bond Fund Advisory shares posted a 1.4% gain in
the 12-month period ending March 31, 1999 versus a decline of 0.8% for the CS
First Boston High Yield Index.
PORTFOLIO SPECIFICS: The extremely difficult environment between late July and
October dragged returns for the fund lower. Holdings in the financial sector
were among the hardest hit.
However, the lack of exposure to emerging market debt issues, which generally
suffered greater losses than US bonds, helped returns. Another factor
contributing to the fund's resilience was the lack of downgrades among holdings.
Later in the period, issue selection and an improving backdrop for high yield
bonds contributed to strong returns. Among the best-performing issues in the
first quarter were technology and telecommunications holdings such as Globix,
Metromedia Fiber, PSInet and Northeast Optic.
MARKET OUTLOOK: The environment for high yield bonds is attractive given
robust US economic growth, low inflation and strong demand. New issuance for
high yield bonds in the first quarter of 1999 was $28 billion versus $24.5
billion in the fourth quarter of 1998.
Following the liquidity crisis that developed in late July last year, high
yield bonds continue to trade at discounts from what we believe to be their fair
values.
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HIGH YIELD BOND FUND ADVISORY SHARES
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COMPARISON OF CHANGE IN VALUE OF A $10,000 INVESTMENT IN HIGH YIELD BOND FUND
ADVISORY SHARES WITH THE CS FIRST BOSTON HIGH YIELD INDEX.
<TABLE>
<S> <C> <C>
SINCE
1 YEAR ANNUALIZED TOTAL RETURNS INCEPTION
1.40% As of 03/31/99 15.03%
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EDGAR REPRESENTATION OF DATA POINTS USED IN PRINTED GRAPHIC
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
HIGH YIELD BOND FUND ADVISORY SHARES FIRST BOSTON HIGH YIELD INDEX
7/31/96 $10,000.00 $10,000.00
9/96 $10,619.37 $10,282.87
<S> <C> <C>
12/96 $11,114.86 $10,736.37
3/97 $11,362.61 $10,894.66
6/97 $12,195.95 $11,365.04
9/97 $13,209.46 $11,899.69
12/97 $13,457.21 $12,092.03
3/98 $14,324.32 $12,455.48
6/98 $14,565.88 $12,612.97
9/98 $13,542.69 $11,837.66
12/98 $14,134.30 $12,162.28
3/31/99 $14,524.94 $12,362.31
</TABLE>
This graph compares a $10,000 investment in the High Yield Bond Fund with the CS
First Boston High Yield Index, on a cumulative return basis. All return
calculations reflect the reinvestment of income dividends and capital gains
distributions, if any, as well as all fees and expenses. The Fund's Advisory
Shares calculate their performance based upon the historical performance of
their corresponding series ("Fund") of Pilgrim Mutual Funds, adjusted to reflect
sales charges and operating expenses. The Fund's Advisory Shares were first
available on 3/27/98.
Total returns reflect the fact that the Investment Adviser has agreed to waive
or defer its management fees and to pay other operating expenses otherwise
payable by the Fund, subject to possible later reimbursement during a five year
period. Total return results may have been lower had there been no waiver or
deferral.
The CS First Boston High Yield Index includes over 180 U.S. domestic issues with
an average maturity range of seven to ten years and with a minimum issues size
of $100 million.
The Index reflects the reinvestment of income dividends and capital gains
distributions, if any, but does not reflect fees, brokerage commissions, or
other expenses of investing.
Past performance is no guarantee of future performance. Investment return and
the principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's
shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS AS OF MARCH 31, 1999
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<CAPTION>
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT VALUE
<S> <C> <C>
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CORPORATE BONDS -- 91.8%
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AIRLINES -- 5.8%
Atlas Air, Inc.
9.250%, 04/15/08.................... $1,500,000 $ 1,515,000
Atlas Air, Inc.
9.375%, 11/15/06.................... 1,500,000 1,513,125
Trans World Airlines
12.000%, 04/01/02................... 1,500,000 1,413,750
Trans World Airlines
11.500%, 12/15/04................... 1,000,000 777,500
Trans World Airlines
11.375%, 03/01/06................... 1,000,000 527,500
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5,746,875
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APPAREL -- 1.7%
Supreme International Corp.
12.250%, 04/01/06................... 1,750,000 1,729,910
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BROADCASTING -- 8.5%
CD Radio, Inc. 0.000% (until 12/01/02,
thereafter 15.000% to maturity),
12/01/07............................ 2,000,000 1,097,500
Echostar DBS Corp. 144A
9.375%, 02/01/09.................... 500,000 518,750
Fox Family Worldwide, Inc.
9.250%, 11/01/07.................... 1,750,000 1,658,125
Fox Family Worldwide, Inc. 0.000%
(until 11/01/02, thereafter 10.250%
to maturity), 11/01/07.............. 2,500,000 1,603,125
Fox/Liberty Networks LLC
8.875%, 08/15/07.................... 1,450,000 1,497,125
Source Media, Inc.
12.000%, 11/01/04................... 1,375,000 1,100,000
United International Holdings
0.000%, 02/15/08.................... 1,500,000 1,016,250
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8,490,875
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COMPUTERS -- 7.5%
Apple Computer, Inc.
6.500%, 02/15/04.................... 2,000,000 1,855,000
Globix Corp.
13.000%, 05/01/05................... 1,800,000 1,845,000
Rhythms Netconnections
0.000%, 05/15/08.................... 1,500,000 819,375
Unisys Corp.
11.750%, 10/15/04................... 1,575,000 1,785,656
Unisys Corp.
12.000%, 04/15/03................... 1,050,000 1,161,563
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7,466,594
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CREDIT CARDS -- 1.6%
Salton, Inc. 144A
10.750%, 12/15/05................... 1,500,000 1,563,750
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<CAPTION>
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT VALUE
<S> <C> <C>
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DIVERSIFIED FINANCIAL SERVICES -- 7.3%
Amresco, Inc.
8.750%, 07/01/99.................... $1,000,000 $ 1,001,250
Amresco, Inc.
9.875%, 03/15/05.................... 400,000 315,000
GS Escrow Corp.
6.750%, 08/01/01.................... 1,050,000 1,040,812
Indah Kiat International Finance
11.375%, 06/15/99................... 1,050,000 1,008,000
MCII Holdings 12.000% (until 11/15/99,
thereafter 15.000% to maturity),
11/15/02............................ 250,000 220,000
Px Escrow Corp. 0.000% (until
02/01/02, thereafter 9.625% to
maturity),
02/01/06............................ 2,075,000 1,226,844
Resource America, Inc.
12.000%, 08/01/04................... 2,550,000 2,266,313
United Cos. Financial
8.375%, 07/01/05.................... 1,500,000 225,000
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7,303,219
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DRUGS/PHARMACEUTICALS -- 0.4%
Twin Laboratories, Inc.
10.250%, 05/15/06................... 357,000 380,651
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ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION -- 1.6%
McDermott, Inc.
9.375%, 03/15/02.................... 1,500,000 1,577,850
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ENTERTAINMENT -- 4.2%
Argosy Gaming Co.
13.250%, 06/01/04................... 1,000,000 1,132,500
Ascent Entertainment Group 0.000%
(until 12/01/02, thereafter 11.875%
to maturity), 12/15/04.............. 2,108,000 1,349,120
SFX Entertainment, Inc.
9.125%, 02/01/08.................... 1,650,000 1,683,000
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4,164,620
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HEALTH CARE -- 2.0%
Apria Healthcare Group
9.500%, 11/01/02.................... 2,000,000 1,987,500
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HOME BUILDING -- 0.4%
K Hovnanian Enterprise
11.250%, 04/15/02................... 345,000 351,900
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INTERNET SOFTWARE -- 2.4%
IDT Corp.
8.750%, 02/15/06.................... 1,450,000 1,475,375
PSInet, Inc.
10.000%, 02/15/05................... 850,000 903,125
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2,378,500
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LEISURE/GAMING -- 0.1%
Hollywood Casino Corp.
12.750%, 11/01/03................... 79,000 86,308
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</TABLE>
SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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HIGH YIELD BOND FUND
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT VALUE
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<S> <C> <C>
</TABLE>
CORPORATE BONDS (Continued)
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<TABLE>
<S> <C> <C>
MACHINERY-CONSTRUCTION & MINING -- 0.7%
Terex Corp. 144A
8.875%, 04/01/08.................... $ 750,000 $ 738,750
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PACKAGING & CONTAINERS -- 1.6%
Stone Container
10.750%, 10/01/02................... 1,500,000 1,565,625
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PUBLISHING -- 3.3%
American Lawyer Media
9.750%, 12/15/07.................... 250,000 259,375
American Lawyer Media
0.000%, 12/15/08.................... 1,600,000 1,032,000
Big Flower Press Holdings 144A
8.625%, 12/01/08.................... 2,000,000 2,015,000
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3,306,375
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REAL ESTATE -- 1.6%
Bluegreen Corp.
10.500%, 04/01/08................... 1,750,000 1,535,625
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RECREATIONAL CENTERS -- 1.4%
Bally Total Fitness Holdings
9.875%, 10/15/07.................... 1,450,000 1,435,500
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RENTAL AUTO/EQUIPMENT -- 1.3%
United Rentals, Inc.
9.500%, 06/01/08.................... 1,250,000 1,306,250
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RETAIL-ARTS & CRAFTS -- 1.3%
Michaels Stores, Inc.
10.875%, 06/15/06................... 1,249,000 1,336,430
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RETAIL-DISCOUNT -- 1.5%
Tuesday Morning Corp.
11.000%, 12/15/07................... 1,400,000 1,517,250
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RETAIL-INTERNET -- 1.7%
Amazon.Com, Inc. 0.000% (until
05/01/03, thereafter 10.000% to
maturity), 05/01/08................. 2,550,000 1,730,813
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RETAIL-MAIL ORDER -- 2.1%
Shop At Home, Inc.
11.000%, 04/01/05................... 2,000,000 2,105,000
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RETAIL-MUSIC STORE -- 1.8%
Musicland Stores Corp.
9.000%, 06/15/03.................... 750,000 751,875
Musicland Stores Corp.
9.875%, 03/15/08.................... 1,000,000 1,015,000
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1,766,875
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RETAIL-RESTAURANTS -- 1.8%
Foodmaker, Inc.
8.375%, 04/15/08.................... 1,750,000 1,741,250
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<CAPTION>
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT VALUE
<S> <C> <C>
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RETAIL-VIDEO RENTAL -- 1.4%
Hollywood Entertainment Corp.
10.625%, 08/15/04................... $1,400,000 $ 1,400,000
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TELECOMMUNICATIONS -- 17.4%
Caprock Communications
12.000%, 07/15/08................... 750,000 766,875
Colt Telecom Group PLC
0.000%, 12/15/06.................... 2,100,000 1,779,750
Crown Castle International Corp.
0.000% (until 11/15/02, thereafter
12.750% to maturity), 11/15/07...... 1,800,000 1,271,250
Global Telesystems Group, Inc.
9.875%, 02/15/05.................... 1,725,000 1,668,937
ICG Holdings, Inc.
0.000%, 09/15/05.................... 1,000,000 877,500
ITC Deltacom, Inc.
9.750%, 11/15/08.................... 1,000,000 1,050,000
NTL, Inc. 0.000% (until 04/15/000,
thereafter 12.750% to maturity),
04/15/05............................ 1,400,000 1,338,750
Orbcomm Global LP
14.000%, 08/15/04................... 2,000,000 1,960,000
Pac-West Telecommunications, Inc. 144A
13.500%, 02/01/09................... 2,200,000 2,178,000
Telesystem International Wireless
0.000%, 06/30/07.................... 1,025,000 553,500
Winstar Communications, Inc.
0.000%, 10/15/05.................... 1,800,000 2,018,250
Winstar Communications, Inc.
0.000%, 03/01/07.................... 2,100,000 1,842,750
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17,305,562
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TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT -- 6.3%
Completel Europe N.V. 144A
0.000%, 02/15/09.................... 2,000,000 1,050,000
Covad Communications Group 0.000%
(until 03/15/03, thereafter 13.500%
to maturity), 03/15/08.............. 2,600,000 1,420,250
Metromedia Fiber Network, Inc. 144A
10.000%, 11/15/08................... 2,250,000 2,413,125
Northeast Optic Network
12.750%, 08/15/08................... 1,300,000 1,355,250
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6,238,625
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TELEPHONE -- 2.3%
Viatel, Inc.
11.250%, 04/15/08................... 2,200,000 2,271,500
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TOYS/GAMES/HOBBIES -- 0.8%
Marvel Enterprises, Inc. 144A
12.000%, 06/15/09................... 750,000 759,375
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TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS
(Cost: $93,953,485)............................... 91,289,357
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SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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<CAPTION>
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT VALUE
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<S> <C> <C>
FOREIGN CORPORATE BONDS -- 2.6%
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AUSTRALIA -- 0.8%
Bulong Operations 144A
12.500%, 12/15/08................... $ 750,000 $ 768,750
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BERMUDA -- 1.8%
Sea Containers
12.500%, 12/01/04................... 1,675,000 1,809,000
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TOTAL FOREIGN CORPORATE BONDS
(Cost: $2,600,375)................................ 2,577,750
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<CAPTION>
NUMBER
OF SHARES
<S> <C> <C>
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COMMON STOCK -- 1.1%
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INTERNET SOFTWARE -- 1.1%
Concentric Network Corp.
(Cost: $1,035,000).................. 10,000 1,080,000
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<CAPTION>
NUMBER
OF SHARES VALUE
<S> <C> <C>
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PREFERRED STOCK -- 1.8%
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BROADCASTING -- 1.7%
Capstar Broadcasting*................. 14,045 $ 1,660,821
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TELECOMMUNICATIONS -- 0.0%
Dobson Communications*................ 70 6,710
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TELEPHONE -- 0.1%
Viatel, Inc........................... 521 93,780
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TOTAL PREFERRED STOCK
(Cost: $1,671,100)................................ 1,761,311
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<CAPTION>
NUMBER
OF
WARRANTS
<S> <C> <C>
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WARRANTS -- 0.0%
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Bell Technology*
(Cost: $0).......................... $ 1,800 18
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<CAPTION>
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
<S> <C> <C>
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COMMERCIAL PAPER -- 2.6%
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Associates First Capital Corp.
5.000%, 04/01/99
(Cost: $2,547,000).................. $2,547,000 2,547,000
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TOTAL INVESTMENTS -- 99.9%
(Cost: $101,806,960)............................ 99,255,436
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES -- 0.1%..... 141,674
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NET ASSETS -- 100.0%.............................. $ 99,397,110
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</TABLE>
* Non-income producing securities.
SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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INTERNATIONAL CORE GROWTH FUND
ADVISORY SHARES
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MANAGEMENT TEAM: CATHERINE SOMHEGYI, Partner, Chief Investment Officer, Global
Equity Management; LARRY SPEIDELL, CFA, Partner, Director of Global/Systematic
Portfolio Management and Research; LORETTA J. MORRIS, Partner, Portfolio
Manager; ALEX MUROMCEW, Portfolio Manager; ERNESTO RAMOS, PH.D., Senior
Portfolio Manager; MELISA A. GRIGOLITE, Portfolio Manager; JOHN TRIBOLET,
Portfolio Manager.
GOAL: The International Core Growth Fund seeks to maximize long-term capital
appreciation through investments primarily in companies located outside the
United States corresponding to the top 75% in market capitalization within each
country.
MARKET OVERVIEW: The 12-month period ending March 31, 1999 was characterized
by:
- an enthusiastic pace of merger and acquisition activity
- concerted efforts by central banks globally to cut interest rates
- a continuing trend of privatization and deregulation
Many stock markets around the world climbed to record highs in the second
quarter of 1998 only to see those gains erased the following quarter. Worries of
a global economic slowdown, a currency devaluation in Russia and a pessimistic
outlook for the financial sector caused markets to fall in August and September.
However, investor confidence was restored by the fourth quarter and markets
recouped earlier losses and climbed toward record highs. A number of
developments soothed concerns and contributed to gains in both developed and
emerging markets during the period including the strengthening of the Japanese
yen and interest-rate reductions by a number of the world's central banks. In
Asia, the lingering effects of economic problems from 1997 continued to weigh on
investors throughout much of 1998. However, prospects improved amid currency
stabilization, strong corporate earnings and declining interest rates.
PERFORMANCE: For the 12-month period ending March 31, 1999, the fund's
Advisory shares returned 6.1% versus 6.0% for the MSCI EAFE Index.
PORTFOLIO SPECIFICS: Among the factors contributing to the fund's gains:
- superior stock selection, especially in the United Kingdom, Spain, Denmark
and France
- outstanding performance from holdings such as Global Crossing, Colt Telecom,
Telepizza, Mannesmann and Nokia
- an overweight position and stock selection in the retail trade, technology
and commercial/ industrial sectors
Concurrently, pricing concerns for health technology holdings and declining
energy prices hurt returns for energy stocks early in the period.
MARKET OUTLOOK: Given government reform measures and corporate restructuring
plans in Japan, we are cautiously optimistic on the country's prospects.
Accelerating earnings projections for a number of companies has resulted in an
increased weighting. In Europe, recent rate cuts, corporate restructuring and
merger and acquisition activity bode well for company profits.
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INTERNATIONAL CORE GROWTH FUND ADVISORY SHARES
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COMPARISON OF CHANGE IN VALUE OF A $10,000 INVESTMENT IN INTERNATIONAL CORE
GROWTH FUND ADVISORY SHARES WITH THE MSCI EAFE INDEX.
<TABLE>
<S> <C> <C>
SINCE
1 YEAR ANNUALIZED TOTAL RETURNS INCEPTION
6.11% As of 03/31/99 24.45%
</TABLE>
EDGAR REPRESENTATION OF DATA POINTS USED IN PRINTED GRAPHIC
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
INTERNATIONAL CORE GROWTH
FUND ADVISORY SHARES MSCI EAFE INDEX
<S> <C> <C>
12/27/96 $10,000.00 $10,000.00
1/97 $10,984.04 $9,629.74
2/97 $11,081.56 $9,787.66
3/97 $11,303.19 $9,822.90
4/97 $11,462.77 $9,874.96
5/97 $12,526.60 $10,517.82
6/97 $13,244.68 $11,097.35
7/97 $14,095.74 $11,277.13
8/97 $13,351.06 $10,434.73
9/97 $14,335.11 $11,019.07
10/97 $13,147.16 $10,171.71
11/97 $12,996.45 $10,067.95
12/97 $13,164.89 $10,155.54
1/98 $13,643.62 $10,619.65
2/98 $14,574.47 $11,301.12
3/98 $15,443.26 $11,649.19
4/98 $15,886.52 $11,741.45
5/98 $16,276.60 $11,684.51
6/98 $16,462.77 $11,773.31
7/98 $17,195.71 $11,892.22
8/98 $14,723.88 $10,418.77
9/98 $14,018.92 $10,098.92
10/98 $14,268.78 $11,151.22
11/98 $15,127.81 $11,722.17
12/98 $15,957.83 $12,184.02
1/99 $16,573.65 $12,147.47
2/99 $15,886.43 $11,858.36
3/31/99 $16,386.23 $12,338.62
</TABLE>
This graph compares a $10,000 investment in the International Core Growth Fund
Advisory Shares with the MSCI EAFE Index, on a cumulative and average annual
total return basis. All return calculations reflect the reinvestment of income
dividends and capital gains distributions, if any, as well as all fees and
expenses. The Fund's Advisory Shares calculate their performance based upon the
historical performance of their corresponding series ("Fund") of Pilgrim Mutual
Funds, adjusted to reflect sales charges and operating expenses. The Fund's
Advisory Shares were first available on 2/28/97.
The total returns reflect the fact that the Investment Adviser has agreed to
waive or defer its management fees and to pay other operating expenses otherwise
payable by the Fund, subject to possible later reimbursement during a five year
period. Total return results may have been lower had there been no waiver or
deferral.
The Morgan Stanley Capital International ("MSCI") Europe, Australia, Far East
("EAFE") Index is an unmanaged index that is a generally accepted benchmark for
major overseas markets included in the index on a U.S. dollar adjusted basis.
Index returns reflect the reinvestment of income dividends and capital gains
distributions, if any, but do not reflect fees, brokerage commissions, or other
expenses of investing.
Past performance is no guarantee of future performance. Investment return and
the principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's
shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.
Investments in overseas markets pose special risks, including currency
fluctuation and political risks, and the Fund's Share price is expected to be
more volatile than that of a U.S. only fund.
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<CAPTION>
NUMBER
OF SHARES VALUE
<S> <C> <C>
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COMMON STOCK -- 97.7%
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AUSTRALIA -- 1.2%
Suncorp-Metway, Ltd................... 130,700 $ 792,356
Telstra Corp., Ltd.................... 234,000 1,219,850
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2,012,206
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BELGIUM -- 1.9%
Fortis (B)............................ 41,600 1,535,950
Mobistar S.A.*........................ 24,900 1,572,581
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3,108,531
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BERMUDA -- 1.0%
Global Crossing, Ltd.*................ 34,100 1,577,125
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BRAZIL -- 1.6%
Aracruz Celulose S.A. -- ADR.......... 61,700 894,650
Tele Norte Leste Participacoes --
ADR*................................ 115,000 1,768,125
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2,662,775
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CANADA -- 2.1%
ATI Technology, Inc.*................. 104,400 1,601,068
Rogers Communications Cl. B*.......... 53,600 970,816
Talisman Energy, Inc.*................ 38,200 826,982
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3,398,866
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FINLAND -- 2.7%
Nokia OYJ -- ADR...................... 20,400 3,177,300
Sonera Group OYJ...................... 75,800 1,260,224
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4,437,524
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FRANCE -- 12.0%
Banque Nationale de Paris............. 18,000 1,566,265
Banque Paribas........................ 14,800 1,652,114
Canal Plus............................ 6,800 1,993,134
Cap Gemini S.A........................ 8,300 1,389,785
Casino Guichard Perrachon............. 18,400 1,632,854
Castorama Dubois Investissements SCA.. 9,800 2,052,511
Elf Aquitaine......................... 12,000 1,629,745
Michelin (CGDE) Cl. B................. 44,800 2,009,587
Societe Television Francaise 1........ 6,100 1,145,215
Suez Lyonnaise des Eaux............... 9,500 1,757,892
Synthelabo............................ 5,600 1,218,206
Vivendi (EX-Generale des Eaux)........ 5,600 1,377,812
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19,425,120
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GERMANY -- 5.7%
DaimlerChrysler AG.................... 17,100 1,487,952
Dresdner Bank AG...................... 53,000 2,117,070
Mannesmann AG......................... 21,000 2,604,936
Muenchener Rueckversicher AG.......... 7,500 1,496,308
Veba AG............................... 29,200 1,536,792
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9,243,058
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GREECE -- 1.2%
National Bank Of Greece S.A........... 17,200 1,162,853
<CAPTION>
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OF SHARES VALUE
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<S> <C> <C>
Panafon Hellenic Telecommunications
co. 144A S.A. -- GDR*............... 30,900 $ 781,770
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1,944,623
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HONG KONG -- 1.3%
HSBC Holdings PLC..................... 40,800 1,279,352
Sun Hung Kai Properties............... 108,000 808,305
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2,087,657
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IRELAND -- 1.1%
CRH PLC............................... 49,200 849,320
ESAT Telecom Group PLC -- ADR*........ 22,600 946,375
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1,795,695
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ISRAEL -- 0.6%
Gilat Satellite Networks, Ltd.*....... 16,300 978,000
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ITALY -- 4.9%
Alleanza Assicurazioni SpA............ 127,400 1,519,810
Banca Commerciale Italiana............ 205,500 1,686,099
Mediaset SpA.......................... 149,900 1,409,540
Seat-Pagine Gialle SpA................ 1,125,900 1,318,825
Telecom Italia SpA.................... 193,800 2,058,764
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7,993,038
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JAPAN -- 16.9%
Advantest Corp........................ 17,300 1,322,004
Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi, Ltd......... 120,000 1,653,635
Fuji Soft ABC, Inc.................... 29,900 1,956,641
Fujitsu, Ltd.......................... 88,000 1,413,290
Honda Motor Co., Ltd.................. 37,000 1,671,451
Hoya Corp............................. 30,000 1,702,271
KAO Corp.............................. 41,000 905,303
Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd............... 188,000 1,693,793
Nomura Securities Co., Ltd............ 111,000 1,162,205
NTT Mobile Communications............. 39 1,926,454
Olympus Optical Co., Ltd.............. 75,000 987,925
Ryohin Keikaku Co., Ltd............... 16,300 2,587,519
Shohkoh Fund & Co., Ltd............... 3,920 1,985,983
Softbank Corp......................... 32,900 3,689,199
Sony Corp............................. 20,500 1,895,423
Tokyo Electron, Ltd................... 18,000 931,689
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27,484,785
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MEXICO -- 2.8%
Corparcion Interamericana de
Entretenmiento S.A. Cl. B*.......... 228,882 677,560
Corparcion Interamericana de
Entretenmiento S.A. Cl. L*.......... 91,000 243,595
Fomento Economico Mexicano S.A. --
ADR................................. 33,700 1,042,594
Grupo Carso Global Telecom S.A........ 238,000 1,232,966
Grupo Financiero Bancomer S.A. Cl. O.. 3,903,000 1,331,586
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4,528,301
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NETHERLANDS -- 7.4%
ASM Lithography Holding N.V.*......... 44,800 $ 2,016,000
Equant N.V.*.......................... 33,100 2,490,775
Koninklijke Ahold N.V................. 35,700 1,368,215
Royal Dutch Petroleum Co.............. 31,000 1,612,000
STMicroelectronics N.V.*.............. 16,700 1,621,988
TNT Post Group N.V.................... 47,900 1,442,771
Wolters Kluwer N.V.................... 7,900 1,432,828
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11,984,577
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PORTUGAL -- 0.9%
Banco Comercial Portugues Cl. R....... 26,100 788,962
Brisa Autostradas..................... 15,100 699,346
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1,488,308
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SINGAPORE -- 1.6%
City Developments, Ltd................ 108,000 562,341
Natsteel Electronics, Ltd............. 126,000 344,069
Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp.......... 112,000 758,118
Singapore Tech Engineering, Ltd....... 1,050,000 947,648
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2,612,176
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SOUTH KOREA -- 0.5%
Samsung Electronics -- GDR*........... 21,700 886,445
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SPAIN -- 4.1%
Acciona S.A........................... 25,500 1,307,375
Banco Santander S.A................... 76,000 1,558,924
Centros Comerciales Continente S.A.... 41,300 1,148,560
Fomentos de Construcciones y Contratas
S.A................................. 20,600 1,267,651
Telefonica S.A. -- ADR................ 10,200 1,303,050
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6,585,560
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SWEDEN -- 0.9%
Europolitan Holdings AB............... 15,000 1,382,705
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SWITZERLAND -- 4.3%
Julius Baer Holding AG Cl. B.......... 600 1,945,343
Roche Holding AG...................... 140 1,707,259
Swisscom AG........................... 5,000 1,952,505
United Bank Switzerland AG............ 4,100 1,288,045
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6,893,152
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TAIWAN -- 1.6%
Taiwan Semiconductor -- ADR*.......... 79,000 1,866,375
Winbond Electronics Corp. -- GDR*..... 61,400 716,845
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2,583,220
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OF SHARES VALUE
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UNITED KINGDOM -- 18.0%
ARM Holdings PLC*..................... 55,700 $ 2,427,761
Barclays PLC.......................... 74,000 2,127,564
Barratt Developments PLC.............. 314,000 1,495,335
BP Amoco PLC.......................... 132,900 2,265,561
British Telecom PLC................... 115,200 1,880,142
Cable & Wireless Communications PLC*.. 92,200 1,045,597
Capita Group PLC...................... 98,400 1,134,175
Colt Telecom Group PLC*............... 119,800 2,158,281
Dixons Group PLC...................... 97,400 2,064,480
Emap PLC.............................. 41,800 818,510
GKN PLC............................... 108,100 1,643,855
Lloyds TSB Group PLC.................. 72,500 1,096,641
Pearson PLC........................... 50,200 1,143,451
Penninsular & Orient Steam
Navigation.......................... 70,800 1,030,924
Sema Group PLC........................ 146,300 1,652,034
Smithkline Beecham PLC................ 128,900 1,859,236
Telewest Communications PLC*.......... 266,200 1,154,898
Vodafone Group PLC.................... 118,014 2,192,784
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29,191,229
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UNITED STATES -- 1.4%
Flextronics International, Ltd.*...... 19,400 989,400
Global Telesystems Group, Inc.*....... 21,600 1,208,250
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2,197,650
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TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost: $135,964,342).............................. 158,482,326
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AMOUNT
<S> <C> <C>
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Smithkline Beecham PLC
5.000%, 04/01/99
(Cost: $6,567,000).................. $6,567,000 6,567,000
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TOTAL INVESTMENTS -- 101.7%
(Cost: $142,531,342)............................ 165,049,326
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS -- (1.7%)... (2,831,724)
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NET ASSETS -- 100.0%.............................. $ 162,217,602
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* Non-income producing securities.
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PERCENTAGE OF
INDUSTRY NET ASSETS
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Audio/Video Products........................ 1.2%
Auto Manufacturers.......................... 1.9
Auto Parts - Equipment...................... 2.3
Broadcasting................................ 4.1
Building Materials.......................... 0.5
Computer Graphics Software.................. 1.0
Computer Software........................... 2.2
Computers................................... 4.5
Cosmetics/Personal Care..................... 0.6
Distribution/Wholesale...................... 2.3
Diversified Financial Services.............. 2.8
Drugs/Pharmaceuticals....................... 7.0
Electrical Components - Equipment........... 0.5
Electric.................................... 0.9
Electronics................................. 1.6
Engineering - Construction.................. 4.6
Electronic Components/Semiconductors........ 4.7
Entertainment............................... 0.6
Food........................................ 2.5
Insurance................................... 2.8
Machinery - Diversified..................... 1.6
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INDUSTRY NET ASSETS
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<S> <C>
Money Center Banks.......................... 12.0%
Oil - Gas Producers......................... 3.9
Optical Supplies............................ 1.0
Other Commercial Services................... 1.5
Paper & Related Products.................... 0.6
Photo Equipment - Supplies.................. 0.6
Publishing.................................. 2.9
Real Estate................................. 1.9
Regional/Commercial Banks................... 1.2
Retail - Building Products.................. 1.3
Retail - Consumer Electronics............... 1.3
Retail - Hypermarkets....................... 0.7
Retail - Miscellaneous/Diversified.......... 1.6
Telecommunications Equipment................ 2.8
Telecommunications.......................... 9.6
Telephone................................... 7.1
Transportation - Marine..................... 0.6
Transportation - Other...................... 0.9
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets....... (1.7)
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INTERNATIONAL SMALL CAP GROWTH FUND
ADVISORY SHARES
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MANAGEMENT TEAM: CATHERINE SOMHEGYI, Partner, Chief Investment Officer, Global
Equity Management; LARRY SPEIDELL, CFA, PARTNER, Director of Global/Systematic
Portfolio Management and Research; LORETTA J. MORRIS, Partner, Portfolio
Manager; ALEX MUROMCEW, Portfolio Manager; ERNESTO RAMOS, PH.D., Senior
Portfolio Manager; MELISA A. GRIGOLITE,Portfolio Manager; JOHN TRIBOLET,
Portfolio Manager.
GOAL: The International Small Cap Growth Fund seeks to maximize long-term
capital appreciation through investments primarily in companies located outside
the United States corresponding to the lower 25% market capitalization within
each country, with a maximum market cap of $5 billion.
MARKET OVERVIEW: The 12-month period ending March 31, 1999 was characterized
by an enthusiastic pace of merger and acquisition activity, concerted efforts by
central banks globally to cut interest rates and a continuing trend of
privatization and deregulation.
Many stock markets around the world climbed to record highs in the second
quarter of 1998 only to see those gains erased the following quarter. Worries of
a global economic slowdown, a currency devaluation in Russia and a pessimistic
outlook for the financial sector caused markets to fall in August and September.
However, investor confidence was restored by the fourth quarter and markets
recouped earlier losses and climbed toward record highs. A number of
developments soothed concerns and contributed to gains in both developed and
emerging markets during the period including the strengthening of the Japanese
yen and interest-rate reductions by a number of the world's central banks. In
Asia, the lingering effects of economic problems from 1997 continued to weigh on
investors throughout much of 1998. However, prospects improved amid currency
stabilization, strong corporate earnings and declining interest rates.
PERFORMANCE: For the 12-month period ending March 31, 1999, the fund's
Advisory shares outdistanced the benchmark, the Salomon EPAC/EMI Index. The fund
returned 17.6% versus -1.6% for the Index.
PORTFOLIO SPECIFICS: Among the reasons the fund outperformed:
- superior stock selection, especially in Japan, the United Kingdom and Italy
where we were underweight the benchmark
- outstanding returns from holdings such as EM TV Merchandising and Kamps in
Germany and Kojima, Hikari and BellSystem24 in Japan
Due to concerns of an economic slowdown and its impact on corporate earnings,
we reduced our exposure in Europe from 76% in March of 1998 to 57% at the end of
March 1999. We have increased our weighting in Japan on a company-by-company
basis from 7.7% in March of last year to 25.0% at the close of the first quarter
1999.
MARKET OUTLOOK: We are cautiously optimistic on Japan as a number of
improvements have led to increased corporate earnings projections. In Europe,
recent rate cuts, corporate restructuring and merger and acquisition activity
bode well for company profits going forward.
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COMPARISON OF CHANGE IN VALUE OF A $10,000 INVESTMENT IN INTERNATIONAL SMALL CAP
GROWTH FUND ADVISORY SHARES WITH THE SALOMON EPAC EMI INDEX
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ANNUALIZED TOTAL RETURNS
As of 03/31/99 SINCE
1 YEAR 5 YEARS INCEPTION
17.61% 16.07% 9.84%
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EDGAR REPRESENTATION OF DATA POINTS USED IN PRINTED GRAPHIC
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INTERNATIONAL SMALL CAP SALOMON
GROWTH FUND ADVISORY SHARES EPAC EMI INDEX
<S> <C> <C>
6/7/90 $10,000.00 $10,000.00
6/90 $10,138.25 $10,135.00
12/90 $8,239.99 $8,303.82
6/91 $8,489.88 $8,511.83
12/91 $9,188.08 $8,857.15
6/92 $8,702.67 $8,329.44
12/92 $8,031.98 $7,491.40
6/93 $10,010.99 $9,479.41
12/93 $10,097.69 $9,764.47
6/94 $11,279.40 $11,128.80
12/94 $10,940.09 $10,685.83
6/95 $10,836.70 $10,573.78
12/95 $11,565.32 $11,197.92
6/96 $13,127.46 $12,376.53
12/96 $13,649.09 $11,922.57
6/97 $16,092.95 $12,529.00
12/97 $15,545.36 $10,697.60
6/98 $21,041.51 $12,620.75
12/98 $21,135.84 $12,210.57
3/31/99 $22,874.87 $12,365.07
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This graph compares a $10,000 investment in the International Small Cap Growth
Fund Advisory Shares with the Salomon EPAC EMI Index, on a cumulative and
average annual total return basis. All return calculations reflect the
reinvestment of income dividends and capital gains distributions, if any, as
well as all fees and expenses. Performance results reflect the total returns of
a predecessor limited partnership managed by Nicholas-Applegate Capital
Management prior to the effective date of the Fund's registration statement on
12/31/93. Limited partnership returns are restated to reflect all fees and
expenses applicable to the Fund. If the limited partnership had been registered
as an investment company under the federal securities laws, its performance
might have been adversely affected because of the additional restrictions
applicable to registered investment companies. The Advisory shares calculate
their performance based upon the historical performance of their corresponding
series ("Fund") of Pilgrim Mutual Funds, adjusted to reflect sales charges and
operating expenses. The Fund's Advisory shares were first available on 8/31/95.
The total returns reflect the fact that the Investment Adviser has agreed to
waive or defer its management fees and to pay other operating expenses otherwise
payable by the Fund, subject to possible later reimbursement during a five year
period. Total return results may have been lower had there been no waiver or
deferral.
The Salomon EPAC Extended Market Index ("EMI") is an unmanaged index. It is a
top-down, float capitalization-weighted index that includes shares of about
2,821 companies in 22 countries excluding Canada and the United States.
Companies within the Index are smaller capitalization companies with available
float market capitalizations greater than U.S. $100 million. Only issues that
are legally and practically available to outside investors are included in the
Index.
The Index reflects the reinvestment of income dividends and capital gains
distributions, if any, but does not reflect fees, brokerage commissions, or
other expenses of investing.
Past performance is no guarantee of future performance. Investment return and
the principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's
shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.
Investments in overseas markets pose special risks, including currency
fluctuation and political risks, and the Fund's Share price is expected to be
more volatile than that of a U.S. only fund.
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COMMON STOCK -- 97.7%
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AUSTRALIA -- 2.0%
AAPT, Ltd.*........................... 447,300 $ 1,327,609
Pacifica Group, Ltd................... 220,800 752,950
Woodside Petroleum, Ltd............... 176,383 1,062,733
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3,143,292
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BELGIUM -- 1.6%
Mobistar S.A.*........................ 18,200 1,149,436
Telinfo N.V........................... 10,400 1,406,832
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2,556,268
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BRAZIL -- 0.3%
Telec DO RIO Janeiro S.A.............. 20,540,000 489,233
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CANADA -- 2.2%
Celestica, Inc.*...................... 15,500 502,781
Celestica, Inc.*...................... 16,600 543,169
Research In Motion, Ltd.*............. 226,500 2,364,065
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3,410,015
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DENMARK -- 1.0%
ISS International Service System...... 23,000 1,494,818
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ESTONIA -- 0.5%
Estonian Telecom -- GDR*.............. 37,500 846,750
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FRANCE -- 8.9%
Altran Technologies S.A............... 8,800 2,232,586
Bouygues.............................. 7,400 2,053,159
Business Objects S.A. -- ADR*......... 41,600 1,235,000
Castorama Dubois Investissements SCA.. 5,600 1,172,863
Cie de Signaux S.A.................... 20,672 1,294,399
Galeries Lafayette.................... 1,000 1,036,404
Havas Advertising..................... 9,884 1,915,380
Infogrames Entertainment*............. 35,800 2,361,467
Transgene S.A. -- ADR*................ 54,700 683,750
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13,985,008
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GERMANY -- 11.4%
Aixtron............................... 9,800 2,094,831
Edel Music AG*........................ 3,400 1,233,320
EM.TV & Merchandising AG.............. 4,500 3,813,642
Ixos Software AG*..................... 7,300 1,875,675
Kamps AG.............................. 23,300 2,439,975
Kinowelt Medien AG*................... 13,700 2,499,568
Mobilcom AG........................... 7,032 1,920,689
Primacom AG*.......................... 57,100 1,910,977
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17,788,677
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GREECE -- 0.6%
Intrasoft S.A......................... 37,400 881,585
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HONG KONG -- 2.7%
DAH Sing Financial.................... 393,000 968,611
Johnson Electric Holdings............. 529,000 1,491,525
<CAPTION>
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OF SHARES VALUE
<S> <C> <C>
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HONG KONG (CONTINUED)
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<S> <C> <C>
Legend Holdings, Ltd.................. 2,540,000 $ 1,122,581
Vtech Holdings, Ltd................... 236,000 680,633
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4,263,350
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INDIA -- 1.0%
Infosys Technologies, Ltd............. 22,200 1,530,402
------------
IRELAND -- 0.5%
ESAT Telecom Group PLC -- ADR*........ 19,900 833,313
------------
ISRAEL -- 0.6%
Gilat Satellite Networks, Ltd.*....... 15,200 912,000
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ITALY -- 1.6%
Class Editori SpA*.................... 169,100 1,500,628
Ducati Motor Holding SpA*............. 343,300 1,004,386
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2,505,014
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JAPAN -- 25.3%
Able, Inc............................. 14,000 413,746
Aiful Corp............................ 29,040 1,978,829
Bellsystem 24, Inc.................... 7,200 2,462,213
Benesse Corp.......................... 14,500 1,171,705
Fancl Corp............................ 13,000 1,481,888
Fuji Heavy Industries, Ltd............ 242,000 1,497,813
Fuji Soft ABC, Inc.................... 27,820 1,820,526
Hikari Tsushin, Inc................... 12,700 2,241,239
Hino Motors, Ltd...................... 224,000 957,055
Homac Corp............................ 61,600 1,144,304
Japan Business Computer Co............ 43,000 609,980
Kojima Co., Ltd....................... 108,100 2,793,092
Nichii Gakkan Co...................... 5,600 409,018
Nidec Corp............................ 13,300 1,639,618
Nippon System Development............. 34,600 1,606,856
Nissin Food Products Co., Ltd......... 20,000 444,144
Otsuka Kagu, Ltd...................... 11,000 1,207,464
Ryohin Keikaku Co., Ltd............... 15,000 2,381,153
Saizeriya Co., Ltd.................... 22,000 1,140,589
Sony Chemicals Corp................... 52,000 2,634,468
Sumitomo Realty & Development......... 273,900 1,038,428
Suzuken Co., Ltd...................... 54,500 1,656,674
Tenma................................. 61,000 813,814
Tokyo Seimitsu Co., Ltd............... 20,700 818,002
Trans Cosmos.......................... 31,510 1,383,534
Trend Micro, Inc...................... 18,500 2,124,462
World Co., Ltd........................ 32,400 1,737,228
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39,607,842
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MEXICO -- 1.3%
Corparcion Interamericana de
Entretenmiento S.A. Cl. B*.......... 214,138 633,913
Corparcion Interamericana de
Entretenmiento S.A. Cl. L*.......... 182,784 489,289
Grupo Financiero Inbursa S.A. Cl. B... 336,300 896,701
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2,019,903
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NUMBER
OF SHARES VALUE
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<S> <C> <C>
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COMMON STOCK (Continued)
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<S> <C> <C>
NETHERLANDS -- 4.1%
Endemol Entertainment Holding......... 38,400 $ 1,305,869
Nutreco Holding N.V................... 32,509 1,338,924
Prolion Holding N.V.*................. 6,400 594,205
Unique International N.V.............. 55,000 1,588,343
United Pan-Europe Communications*..... 40,100 1,571,479
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6,398,820
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NEW ZEALAND -- 0.1%
Sky City, Ltd.*....................... 79,600 182,962
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NORWAY -- 2.0%
Elkjob ASA............................ 32,300 1,734,371
Tomra Systems ASA..................... 38,900 1,449,551
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3,183,922
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PORTUGAL -- 0.9%
Ibersol SGPS S.A...................... 7,900 715,049
SIVA-SGPS............................. 46,800 727,555
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1,442,604
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SINGAPORE -- 2.9%
Avimo Group, Ltd...................... 585,000 768,272
Datacraft Asia, Ltd................... 714,000 1,670,760
MMI Holding, Ltd...................... 1,105,000 677,643
Natsteel Electronics, Ltd............. 70,000 191,150
Venture Manufacturing, Ltd............ 260,000 1,173,278
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4,481,103
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SOUTH AFRICA -- 0.5%
Dimension Data Holdings, Ltd.*........ 177,962 788,381
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SPAIN -- 3.4%
Acciona S.A........................... 24,660 1,264,308
Baron de Ley*......................... 43,000 1,580,678
NH Hoteles S.A.*...................... 101,700 1,167,110
Transportes Azkar S.A................. 99,800 1,239,042
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5,251,138
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SWEDEN -- 1.7%
Modern Times Group Cl. B*............. 104,000 1,859,173
Ortivus AB Cl. B*..................... 121,200 825,391
------------
2,684,564
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SWITZERLAND -- 3.0%
Julius Baer Holding AG Cl. B.......... 460 1,491,430
Kudelski S.A.*........................ 420 1,674,155
Stratec Holding AG.................... 820 1,465,324
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4,630,909
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TAIWAN -- 0.7%
ASE Test, Ltd.*....................... 27,000 1,066,500
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<CAPTION>
NUMBER
OF SHARES VALUE
<S> <C> <C>
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UNITED KINGDOM -- 14.8%
ARM Holdings PLC*..................... 44,000 $ 1,917,800
ARM Holdings PLC -- ADR*.............. 8,600 1,139,500
BBA Group PLC......................... 104,200 711,534
Beazer Group PLC...................... 415,300 1,263,747
Capita Group PLC...................... 188,400 2,171,531
Capital Radio PLC..................... 66,000 729,830
CMG PLC............................... 5,200 147,364
Dixons Group PLC...................... 132,800 2,814,814
F.I. Group PLC........................ 281,600 1,511,511
FKI PLC............................... 618,000 1,566,300
National Express Group PLC............ 117,700 2,213,550
Nestor Healthcare Group PLC........... 175,900 1,185,522
Newsquest PLC......................... 372,100 2,327,653
Powderject Pharmaceuticals*........... 131,174 1,916,387
Shire Pharmaceuticals PLC -- ADR*..... 34,800 793,875
Smith (Wh) Group PLC.................. 77,700 833,495
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23,244,413
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UNITED STATES -- 2.1%
Global Telesystems Group, Inc.*....... 18,700 1,046,031
Mettler Toledo International*......... 55,400 1,371,150
SCM Microsystems, Inc.*............... 15,000 911,250
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3,328,431
------------
TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost: $117,710,965).............................. 152,951,217
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PREFERRED STOCK -- 1.5%
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GERMANY -- 1.5%
Fielmann AG
(Cost: $2,483,647).................. 68,000 2,422,594
------------
<CAPTION>
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
<S> <C> <C>
- ------------------------------------------------------------------
COMMERCIAL PAPER -- 2.7%
- ------------------------------------------------------------------
Associates First Capital Corp.
5.000%, 04/01/99
(Cost: $4,243,000).................. $4,243,000 4,243,000
------------
TOTAL INVESTMENTS -- 101.9%
(Cost: $124,437,612)............................ 159,616,811
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS -- (1.9%)... (3,000,020)
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NET ASSETS -- 100.0%.............................. $ 156,616,791
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</TABLE>
* Non-income producing securities.
SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS BY INDUSTRY AS OF MARCH 31, 1999
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INTERNATIONAL SMALL CAP GROWTH FUND
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PERCENTAGE OF
INDUSTRY NET ASSETS
- -------------------------------------------- -------------
<S> <C>
Advertising................................. 1.2%
Apparel..................................... 1.1
Applications Software....................... 1.2
Audio/Video Products........................ 1.7
Auto Manufacturers.......................... 1.6
Beverages - Alcoholic....................... 1.0
Biotechnology............................... 0.4
Broadcasting................................ 6.9
Chemicals................................... 0.5
Communications Software..................... 1.5
Computer Software........................... 7.2
Computers................................... 3.3
Cosmetics/Personal Care..................... 0.9
Distribution/Wholesale...................... 0.5
Diversified Financial Services.............. 4.5
Drugs/Pharmaceuticals....................... 2.8
Electronics................................. 2.8
Engineering & Construction.................. 3.5
Electronic Components/Semiconductors........ 7.3
Entertainment............................... 3.1
Environmental Control....................... 0.9
Food........................................ 2.7
Hand/Machine Tools.......................... 1.0
Home Building............................... 0.8
Home Furnishings............................ 0.4
Investment Companies........................ 0.7
Leisure/Gaming.............................. 0.1
Machinery - Diversified..................... 0.4
<CAPTION>
PERCENTAGE OF
INDUSTRY NET ASSETS
- -------------------------------------------- -------------
<S> <C>
Machinery/Equipment......................... 0.9%
Medical Supplies/Equipment.................. 1.5
Miscellaneous Manufacturing................. 1.9
Money Center Banks.......................... 1.0
Oil & Gas Producers......................... 0.7
Optical Supplies............................ 0.5
Other Commercial Services................... 5.9
Other Consumer Durables..................... 0.8
Other Health Services....................... 0.8
Publishing.................................. 2.4
Real Estate................................. 0.9
Recreational Products....................... 0.6
Regional/Commercial Banks................... 0.6
Retail - Building Products.................. 0.7
Retail - Consumer Electronics............... 4.7
Retail - Department Stores.................. 0.7
Retail - Home Furnishings................... 0.8
Retail - Miscellaneous/Diversified.......... 2.3
Retail - Restaurants........................ 1.2
Retail - Variety Stores..................... 0.5
Retail - Vision Service Center.............. 1.5
Telecommunications Equipment................ 1.4
Telecommunications.......................... 6.5
Telephone................................... 0.9
Transportation - Other...................... 2.2
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets....... (1.9)
-----
NET ASSETS.................................. 100.0%
-----
</TABLE>
SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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EMERGING COUNTRIES FUND
ADVISORY SHARES
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MANAGEMENT TEAM: CATHERINE SOMHEGYI, Partner, Chief Investment Officer, Global
Equity Management; LARRY SPEIDELL, CFA, Partner, Director of Global/Systematic
Portfolio Management and Research; PEDRO V. MARCAL, Partner, Portfolio Manager;
ESWAR MENON, Portfolio Manager; ERNESTO RAMOS, PH.D., Senior Portfolio Manager;
JON BORCHARDT, Portfolio Manager; JESSICA HILINSKI, Portfolio Manager.
GOAL: The Emerging Countries Fund seeks to provide long-term capital
appreciation through investing in companies of developing countries around the
world.
MARKET OVERVIEW: Economic and currency woes continued to haunt emerging
countries for much of the fiscal year as the crisis that started in Southeast
Asia spread to Russia and Latin America. Among the factors that weighed on
emerging markets:
- concerns over a global economic slowdown
- currency devaluations in Russia and Brazil
- weak commodity prices
Despite prevailing concerns, many emerging markets bounced back in the fourth
quarter of 1998 and the first quarter of 1999 amid improving economic prospects
for select countries in Asia and Latin America, as well as those in the Europe,
Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region. Latin American and Asian markets benefited
from improved liquidity in the first quarter of 1999. Emerging European
countries lagged behind amid concerns over slowing export growth to Western
Europe and an unstable political environment brought on by events such as the
war in Kosovo and elections in Turkey.
PERFORMANCE: Against the backdrop of continued economic and political
uncertainties in developing nations, the Emerging Countries Fund's Advisory
shares declined 21.4% in the 12-month period ending March 31, 1999. The MSCI
Emerging Markets Free Index fell 21.0%.
PORTFOLIO SPECIFICS: Our exposure to countries affected by the economic and
currency crises in Asia, Russia and Latin America hurt performance in the first
six months of the fiscal year. However, stock selection in India and Singapore
helped the fund register positive returns between September 1998 and the end of
the period. Our bottom-up stock selection helped us uncover promising
investments during the period. In India, we own Infosys Technologies, a contract
programmer whose client list includes blue-chip companies in the United States.
In Poland, we own Softbank, a leading software and systems integration company.
MARKET OUTLOOK: Despite continued uncertainties surrounding emerging
countries, the long-term prospects for the asset class remain compelling. The
following factors contribute to our optimism for emerging markets:
- competitive labor costs
- rising productivity
- the spread of free-market capitalism
We believe the financial crises that affected many emerging countries can be
positive factors over the long term, as governments accelerate the pace of
reform that will drive economic growth.
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EMERGING COUNTRIES FUND ADVISORY SHARES
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COMPARISON OF CHANGE IN VALUE OF A $10,000 INVESTMENT IN EMERGING COUNTRIES FUND
ADVISORY SHARES WITH THE MSCI EMERGING MARKETS FREE INDEX.
<TABLE>
<S> <C> <C>
ANNUALIZED TOTAL RETURN
As of 03/31/99 SINCE
1 YEAR 3 YEARS INCEPTION
-21.42% 2.25% 4.53%
</TABLE>
EDGAR REPRESENTATION OF DATA POINTS USED IN PRINTED GRAPHIC
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EMERGING COUNTRIES MSCI EMF
FUND ADVISORY SHARES INDEX
<S> <C> <C>
11/28/94 10,000.00 10,000.00
12/31/94 9,552.88 9,374.37
3/31/95 8,804.82 8,211.76
6/30/95 10,128.98 9,064.06
9/30/95 10,756.66 9,005.87
12/31/95 10,206.36 8,884.48
3/31/96 11,332.76 9,437.90
6/30/96 12,493.55 9,831.83
9/30/96 12,760.10 9,476.56
12/31/96 13,035.12 9,420.69
3/31/97 14,198.97 10,217.90
6/30/97 16,337.00 11,092.35
9/30/97 16,931.86 10,097.83
12/31/97 14,342.81 8,328.68
3/31/98 15,419.39 8,844.52
6/30/98 13,274.91 6,757.42
9/30/98 9,825.17 5,270.50
12/31/98 11,265.14 6,218.49
3/31/99 12,116.83 6,972.59
</TABLE>
This graph compares a $10,000 investment in the Emerging Countries Fund Advisory
Shares with the MSCI Emerging Markets Free Index ("EMF"), on a cumulative and
average annual total return basis. All return calculations reflect the
reinvestment of income dividends and capital gains distributions, if any, as
well as all fees and expenses. The Fund's Advisory Shares calculate their
performance based upon the historical performance of their corresponding series
("Fund") of Pilgrim Mutual Funds, adjusted to reflect sales charges and
operating expenses. The Fund's Advisory Shares were first available on 8/31/95.
The total returns reflect the fact that the Investment Adviser has agreed to
waive or defer its management fees and to pay other operating expenses otherwise
payable by the Fund, subject to possible later reimbursement during a five year
period. Total return results may have been lower had there been no waiver or
deferral.
The MSCI EMF is a market capitalization weighted index composed of companies
representative of the market structure of 22 Emerging Market countries in
Europe, Latin America, and the Pacific Basin. The Index excludes closed markets
and those shares in otherwise free markets which are not purchasable by
foreigners.
Index returns reflect the reinvestment of income dividends and capital gains
distributions, if any, but does not reflect fees, brokerage commissions, or
other expenses of investing.
Past performance is no guarantee of future performance. Investment return and
the principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's
shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.
Investments in overseas markets pose special risks, including currency
fluctuation and political risks, and the Fund's share price is expected to be
more volatile than that of a U.S. only fund. These risks are generally
intensified for investments in emerging markets.
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS AS OF MARCH 31, 1999
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EMERGING COUNTRIES FUND
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NUMBER
OF SHARES VALUE
<S> <C> <C>
- -------------------------------------------------------------------
COMMON STOCK -- 95.1%
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ARGENTINA -- 4.2%
Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires --
ADR................................. 219,000 $ 3,517,687
Perez Co. S.A......................... 637,900 2,998,310
Telecom Argentina S.A. -- ADR......... 93,400 2,562,662
YPF S.A -- ADR........................ 88,400 2,790,125
------------
11,868,784
------------
BRAZIL -- 10.8%
Aracruz Celulose S.A. -- ADR.......... 246,500 3,574,250
Banco Estado de Sao Paolo............. 40,000,000 1,819,189
Companhia Vale do Rio Doce A.......... 193,800 2,853,240
Electropaulo
Metropolitana-Electricidad de Sao
Paulo S.A........................... 31,210,000 1,128,259
Petroleo Brasileiro S.A............... 32,550,000 4,517,011
Tele Centro Oeste Celular
Participacoes S.A. -- ADR........... 48 177
Tele Centro Sul Participacoes --
ADR*................................ 91,600 4,230,775
Tele Norte Leste Participacoes --
ADR*................................ 265,400 4,080,526
Telesp Participacoes S.A. -- ADR...... 215,400 4,442,625
Uniao de Bancos Brasileiros -- GDR.... 198,400 3,819,200
------------
30,465,252
------------
CHINA -- 0.4%
Zhejiang Expressway Co. Ltd., Cl. H... 5,842,000 995,082
------------
CROATIA -- 0.9%
Pliva D.D. -- GDR..................... 161,400 2,590,470
------------
CZECHOSLOVAKIA -- 2.2%
Ceske Radiokomunikace -- GDR*......... 123,680 4,242,224
Komercni Banka AS -- GDR*............. 478,100 1,879,698
------------
6,121,922
------------
EGYPT -- 1.8%
Al-Ahram Beverages Co. -- GDR 144A*... 70,000 2,356,535
OPTD Egypt*........................... 90,443 688,976
Orascom Hotel Holding*................ 710,000 2,036,560
------------
5,082,071
------------
ESTONIA -- 0.7%
Estonian Telecom -- GDR 144A*......... 88,500 1,998,330
------------
GREECE -- 6.5%
Athens Medical Care S.A............... 68,280 1,374,719
Chipita............................... 26,910 978,610
Commercial Bank Of Greece............. 19,300 3,011,636
EFG Eurobank*......................... 3,470 97,511
Intracom S.A.......................... 78,820 4,586,193
Intrasoft S.A......................... 87,410 2,060,411
National Bank Of Greece S.A........... 81,060 5,480,285
Panafon Hellenic Telecommunications
Co. S.A. -- GDR*.................... 34,600 875,380
------------
18,464,745
------------
<CAPTION>
NUMBER
OF SHARES VALUE
<S> <C> <C>
- -------------------------------------------------------------------
HONG KONG -- 2.7%
Cheung Kong Holdings, Ltd............. 95,000 $ 723,268
China Telecom, Ltd.................... 2,014,400 3,353,196
DAH Sing Financial.................... 374,900 924,001
DAO Heng Bank Group, Ltd.............. 302,000 997,632
Li & Fung, Ltd........................ 705,300 1,492,593
------------
7,490,690
------------
HUNGARY -- 0.5%
Magyar Tavkoziesi -- ADR.............. 56,950 1,523,413
------------
INDIA -- 12.1%
Hindustan Lever, Ltd.................. 193,000 10,298,178
Infosys Technologies, Ltd............. 130,000 8,961,813
NIIT, Ltd............................. 316,050 13,966,376
Oriental Bank Of Commerce............. 200 148
Punjab Tractors, Ltd.................. 25,000 821,205
------------
34,047,720
------------
ISRAEL -- 3.7%
Bank Hapoalim, Ltd.................... 993,600 2,334,752
Bezeq Israeli Telecommunication
Corp.*.............................. 791,600 3,265,980
Gilat Satellite Networks, Ltd.*....... 81,500 4,890,000
------------
10,490,732
------------
MEXICO -- 12.3%
Cemex S.A............................. 340,000 1,386,619
Corparcion Interamericana de
Entretenmiento S.A. Cl. B*.......... 1,785,430 5,285,415
Corparcion Interamericana de
Entretenmiento S.A. Cl. L*.......... 1,027,000 2,749,146
Fomento Economico Mexicano S.A........ 981,000 2,996,740
Grupo Carso Global Telecom S.A........ 1,964,900 10,179,226
Grupo Carso S.A....................... 749,100 3,074,706
Grupo Financiero Inbursa S.A. Cl. B... 453,800 1,210,000
Grupo Televisa S.A. -- GDR*........... 204,100 6,403,637
Kimberly-Clark de Mexico S.A. Cl. A... 345,000 1,298,361
------------
34,583,850
------------
PAKISTAN -- 0.0%
Pakistan State Oil Co., Ltd........... 2,198 3,781
------------
PERU -- 1.5%
Cementos Lima S.A..................... 145,129 1,872,896
Cementos Lima S.A. -- ADR............. 24,854 320,741
Ferreyros S.A......................... 2,731,153 1,942,610
------------
4,136,247
------------
PHILIPPINES -- 2.3%
Ayala Land, Inc....................... 4,842,800 1,405,972
Bank of Philippine Islands............ 771,600 1,931,487
Philippine Long Distance Telephone
Co.................................. 91,100 2,397,984
SM Prime Holdings, Inc................ 3,796,600 783,813
------------
6,519,256
------------
POLAND -- 2.0%
Elektrim S.A.......................... 230,200 2,445,270
</TABLE>
SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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<PAGE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NUMBER
OF SHARES VALUE
- -------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
</TABLE>
COMMON STOCK (Continued)
- ---------------------------------------------------------
POLAND (CONTINUED)
<TABLE>
<S> <C> <C>
Prokom Software S.A................... 70,300 $ 1,191,585
Softbank S.A. -- GDR.................. 49,700 1,447,155
Zaklady Piwowarskie W. Zywcu S.A...... 5,747 594,667
------------
5,678,677
------------
PORTUGAL -- 2.0%
Banco Comercial Portugues Cl. R....... 66,100 1,998,100
Brisa Autostradas..................... 13,690 634,043
Ibersol SGPS S.A...................... 10,128 916,711
Jeronimo Martins...................... 37,600 1,339,552
Jeronimo Martins new.................. 23,333 831,270
------------
5,719,676
------------
RUSSIA -- 0.6%
Lukoil-Holding -- ADR................. 65,600 1,755,653
------------
SINGAPORE -- 3.8%
Datacraft Asia, Ltd................... 1,939,100 4,537,494
Keppel Tat Lee Bank, Ltd.............. 948,000 1,596,006
Natsteel Electronics, Ltd............. 770,700 2,104,556
Venture Manufacturing, Ltd............ 530,700 2,394,842
------------
10,632,898
------------
SOUTH AFRICA -- 4.8%
ABSA Group, Ltd....................... 542,700 2,588,451
Anglo American Corp. of S.A., Ltd..... 44,300 1,532,765
Barlow, Ltd........................... 294,700 1,572,361
De Beers Consolidated Mines........... 81,900 1,575,756
Dimension Data Holdings, Ltd.*........ 581,217 2,574,821
Investec Group, Ltd................... 68,300 2,528,799
Pick'n Pay Stores, Ltd................ 945,633 1,093,168
------------
13,466,121
------------
SOUTH KOREA -- 2.9%
Korea Telecom Corp.................... 85,400 2,895,387
Samsung Corp.......................... 69,472 5,378,841
------------
8,274,228
------------
SRI LANKA -- 0.4%
John Keells Holdings, Ltd............. 413,500 1,072,092
------------
TAIWAN -- 6.1%
Asustek Computer, Inc.*............... 397,800 3,360,505
Cathay Life Insurance Co.............. 776,500 2,506,727
Compal Electronics*................... 1,376,820 3,613,917
Hon Hai Precision Industry*........... 541,100 2,889,565
Taiwan Semiconductor -- ADR*.......... 206,300 4,873,837
------------
17,244,551
------------
THAILAND -- 4.5%
Bangkok Bank Public Co., Ltd.*........ 3,121,400 6,398,183
Thai Farmers Bank..................... 3,120,900 6,314,078
------------
12,712,261
------------
<CAPTION>
NUMBER
OF SHARES VALUE
<S> <C> <C>
- -------------------------------------------------------------------
TURKEY -- 3.3%
Akbank TAS............................ 98,202,500 $ 3,158,905
Aksigorta............................. 32,506,600 1,699,178
Migros Turk TAS....................... 1,626,300 2,136,139
Milliyet Gazetecilik AS............... 41,642,000 373,946
Yapi ve Kredi Bankasi................. 108,773,900 2,011,901
------------
9,380,069
------------
UNITED KINGDOM -- 1.5%
South African Breweries, Ltd. PLC..... 500,147 4,326,230
------------
UNITED STATES -- 0.0%
Central Asia Investment Co.*.......... 48,567 72,850
------------
VENEZUELA -- 0.6%
Electricidad de Caracas -- ADR........ 103,750 1,596,194
------------
TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost: $222,488,981)............................... 268,313,845
------------
<CAPTION>
NUMBER OF
RIGHTS/
WARRANTS
<S> <C> <C>
- -------------------------------------------------------------------
RIGHTS AND WARRANTS -- 0.7%
- -------------------------------------------------------------------
CANADA -- 0.0%
Sedna Geotech (Warrants).............. 130,900 0
------------
CHILE -- 0.0%
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile
S.A. (Rights)....................... 508 2,286
------------
PHILIPPINES -- 0.7%
Jollibee Foods (Warrants)*............ 4,039,700 2,032,879
------------
TOTAL RIGHTS AND WARRANTS
(Cost: $1,874,850)................................. 2,035,165
------------
<CAPTION>
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
<S> <C> <C>
- -------------------------------------------------------------------
COMMERCIAL PAPER -- 1.3%
- -------------------------------------------------------------------
Associates First Capital Corp.
5.000%, 04/01/99
(Cost: $3,765,000).................. $ 3,765,000 3,765,000
------------
TOTAL INVESTMENTS -- 97.1%
(Cost: $228,128,831)............................ 274,114,010
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES -- 2.9%..... 8,092,168
--------------
NET ASSETS -- 100.0%.............................. $ 282,206,178
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</TABLE>
* Non-income producing securities.
SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS BY INDUSTRY AS OF MARCH 31, 1999
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------
EMERGING COUNTRIES FUND
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PERCENTAGE OF
INDUSTRY NET ASSETS
- -------------------------------------------- -------------
<S> <C>
Beverages - Alcoholic....................... 2.6%
Broadcasting................................ 2.3
Building Materials.......................... 1.3
Chemicals................................... 0.0
Computer Software........................... 9.1
Computers................................... 4.1
Distribution/Wholesale...................... 0.5
Diversified Financial Services.............. 2.7
Drugs/Pharmaceuticals....................... 0.9
Electrical Components & Equipment........... 2.8
Electric.................................... 1.0
Electronics................................. 1.6
Engineering & Construction.................. 0.2
Electronic Components/Semiconductors........ 4.4
Entertainment............................... 2.8
Food........................................ 2.9
Hospitals................................... 0.5
Insurance................................... 1.5
Investment Companies........................ 0.0
Machinery - Construction & Mining........... 0.7
Machinery/Equipment......................... 0.3
Manufacturing - Other....................... 0.6
<CAPTION>
PERCENTAGE OF
INDUSTRY NET ASSETS
- -------------------------------------------- -------------
<S> <C>
Metals...................................... 0.5%
Mining...................................... 1.6
Money Center Banks.......................... 4.3
Oil & Gas Producers......................... 4.3
Other Consumer Services..................... 1.1
Other Commercial Services................... 0.4
Other Consumer Non-Durables................. 3.6
Paper & Related Products.................... 1.7
Publishing.................................. 0.1
Real Estate................................. 2.0
Regional/Commercial Banks................... 13.3
Retail - Hypermarkets....................... 0.8
Retail - Miscellaneous/Diversified.......... 0.4
Retail - Restaurants........................ 0.3
Telecommunications Equipment................ 1.6
Telecommunications.......................... 4.3
Telephone................................... 13.6
Transportation - Other...................... 0.4
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities....... 2.9
-----
NET ASSETS.................................. 100.0%
-----
</TABLE>
SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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WORLDWIDE GROWTH FUND
ADVISORY SHARES
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------
MANAGEMENT TEAM: CATHERINE SOMHEGYI, Partner, Chief Investment Officer, Global
Equity Management; LARRY SPEIDELL, CFA, Partner, Director of Global/Systematic
Portfolio Management and Research; ANDREW B. GALLAGHER, Partner, Portfolio
Manager; LORETTA J. MORRIS, Partner, Portfolio Manager; ALEX MUROMCEW, Portfolio
Manager; ERNESTO RAMOS, PH.D., Senior Portfolio Manager; MELISA A. GRIGOLITE,
Portfolio Manager; JOHN TRIBOLET, Portfolio Manager.
GOAL: The Worldwide Growth Fund seeks to maximize long-term capital
appreciation through investments in growth-oriented companies around the world,
regardless of geographic location.
MARKET OVERVIEW: During the 12-month period ending March 31, 1999, world stock
markets were characterized by:
- an enthusiastic pace of mergers and acquisitions
- surging prices for technology stocks
- concerted efforts by central banks globally to cut interest rates
- the outperformance of US large-cap stocks
Many stock markets around the world climbed to record highs in the third
quarter of 1998 only to see those gains erased the following quarter. Worries of
a global economic slowing, a currency devaluation in Russia and a pessimistic
outlook for the financial sector caused markets to fall in late summer.
However, investor confidence was restored by the fourth quarter and markets
recouped earlier losses and climbed toward record highs. A number of
developments soothed concerns and contributed to gains in both developed and
emerging markets during the period including the strengthening of the Japanese
yen, interest-rate reductions by a number of the world's central banks and
surging tech stocks in the United States. In Asia, prospects improved amid
currency stabilization, strong corporate earnings and declining interest rates.
PERFORMANCE: For the 12-month period ending March 31, 1999, the fund's
Advisory shares gained 34.0% versus 12.7% for its benchmark, the MSCI World
Index.
PORTFOLIO SPECIFICS: Superior stock selection, especially among
telecommunications companies such as Colt Telecom, Nokia, Sprint and MCI
WorldCom, contributed to the fund's outperformance. In the United States,
technology and Internet-related companies including America Online, At Home, Sun
Microsystems and Cisco Systems also added to the fund's solid performance.
Due to concerns of an economic slowdown and its impact on corporate earnings,
we reduced our exposure in Europe from 81% in March of 1998 to 68% at the end of
March 1999. We increased our weighting in Japan on a company-by-company basis
during the period from 5.2% to approximately 17.0%.
MARKET OUTLOOK: We are cautiously optimistic on Japan as reforms have led to
increased corporate earnings projections. In Europe, recent rate cuts, corporate
restructuring and merger and acquisition activity are encouraging. And US
economic growth forecasts have been revised upward and the outlook for corporate
profits is strong.
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WORLDWIDE GROWTH FUND ADVISORY SHARES
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COMPARISON OF CHANGE IN VALUE OF A $10,000 INVESTMENT IN WORLDWIDE GROWTH FUND
ADVISORY SHARES WITH THE MSCI WORLD INDEX.
<TABLE>
<S> <C> <C>
ANNUALIZED TOTAL RETURNS
As of 03/31/99 SINCE
1 YEAR 5 YEARS INCEPTION
33.97% 19.50% 19.74%
</TABLE>
EDGAR REPRESENTATION OF DATA POINTS USED IN PRINTED GRAPHIC
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
WORLDWIDE GROWTH MSCI WORLD
FUND ADVISORY SHARES INDEX
<S> <C> <C>
4/19/93 $10,000.00 $10,000.00
6/93 $10,532.26 $10,283.06
9/93 $11,365.59 $10,765.74
12/93 $11,430.11 $10,940.63
3/94 $11,978.49 $11,007.30
6/94 $11,774.19 $11,338.33
9/94 $12,376.34 $11,581.61
12/94 $11,741.94 $11,498.33
3/95 $11,903.23 $12,017.66
6/95 $12,591.40 $12,530.40
9/95 $13,774.19 $13,212.41
12/95 $13,494.62 $13,839.58
3/96 $14,301.08 $14,402.82
6/96 $15,290.32 $14,820.99
9/96 $15,301.08 $15,018.73
12/96 $15,967.74 $15,705.98
3/97 $16,129.03 $15,751.02
6/97 $18,537.64 $18,121.07
9/97 $20,365.59 $18,639.41
12/97 $18,783.49 $18,179.79
3/98 $21,791.96 $20,783.77
6/98 $23,290.64 $21,206.57
9/98 $20,186.93 $18,663.41
12/98 $25,906.57 $22,603.07
3/31/99 $29,195.35 $23,412.04
</TABLE>
This graph compares a $10,000 investment in the Worldwide Growth Fund Advisory
Shares with the Morgan Stanley Capital International ("MSCI") World Index, on a
cumulative and average annual total return basis. The Fund's Advisory Shares
calculate their performance based upon the historical performance of their
corresponding series ("Fund") of Pilgrim Mutual Funds, adjusted to reflect sales
charges and operating expenses. The Fund's Advisory Shares were first available
8/31/95. All return calculations reflect the reinvestment of income dividends
and capital gains distributions, if any, as well as all fees and expenses
applicable to the Fund.
The total returns reflect the fact that the Investment Adviser has agreed to
waive or defer its management fees and to pay other operating expenses otherwise
payable by the Fund, subject to possible later reimbursement during a five year
period. Total return results may have been lower had there been no waiver or
deferral.
MSCI World Index consists of more than 1,400 securities listed on exchanges in
the U.S., Europe, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the Far East. The Index is
a market-value weighted combination of countries and is unmanaged.
The Index reflects the reinvestment of income dividends and capital gains
distributions, if any, but does not reflect fees, brokerage commissions, or
other expenses of investing.
Past performance is no guarantee of future performance. Investment return and
the principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's
shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.
Investments in overseas markets pose special risks, including currency
fluctuation and political risks, and the Fund's Share price is expected to be
more volatile than that of a U.S. only fund.
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<CAPTION>
NUMBER
OF SHARES VALUE
<S> <C> <C>
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COMMON STOCK -- 97.6%
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AUSTRALIA -- 0.5%
Suncorp-Metway, Ltd................... 83,100 $ 503,785
Telstra Corp., Ltd.................... 116,900 609,403
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1,113,188
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BELGIUM -- 0.9%
Fortis (B)............................ 30,000 1,107,656
Mobistar S.A.*........................ 17,700 1,117,859
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2,225,515
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BERMUDA -- 1.2%
Global Crossing, Ltd.*................ 17,500 809,375
RSL Communications, Ltd. Cl. A*....... 62,100 2,231,719
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3,041,094
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BRAZIL -- 0.3%
Aracruz Celulose S.A. -- ADR.......... 19,300 279,850
Tele Norte Leste Participacoes --
ADR*................................ 36,100 555,038
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834,888
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CANADA -- 1.0%
ATI Technology, Inc.*................. 79,700 1,222,271
Rogers Communications Cl. B*.......... 41,700 755,280
Talisman Energy, Inc.................. 20,300 439,469
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2,417,020
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FINLAND -- 3.2%
Nokia OYJ -- ADR...................... 44,700 6,962,025
Sonera Group OYJ...................... 50,700 842,920
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7,804,945
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FRANCE -- 5.1%
Banque Nationale de Paris............. 14,000 1,218,206
Banque Paribas........................ 11,900 1,328,389
Canal Plus............................ 4,700 1,377,607
Cap Gemini S.A........................ 8,600 1,440,018
Casino Guichard Perrachon............. 9,400 834,175
Castorama Dubois Investissements
SCA................................. 5,600 1,172,863
Elf Aquitaine......................... 7,600 1,032,172
Michelin (CGDE) Cl. B................. 27,000 1,211,135
Societe Television Francaise 1........ 3,600 675,865
Suez Lyonnaise des Eaux............... 4,400 814,181
Synthelabo............................ 2,400 522,088
Vivendi (EX-Generale des Eaux)........ 4,400 1,082,567
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12,709,266
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GERMANY -- 2.5%
DaimlerChrysler AG.................... 11,340 986,747
Dresdner Bank AG...................... 32,500 1,298,204
Mannesmann AG......................... 12,900 1,600,175
Muenchener Rueckversicher AG.......... 6,000 1,197,046
Veba AG............................... 20,700 1,089,438
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6,171,610
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GREECE -- 0.4%
National Bank Of Greece S.A........... 7,690 519,904
<CAPTION>
NUMBER
OF SHARES VALUE
<S> <C> <C>
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GREECE (CONTINUED)
<TABLE>
<S> <C> <C>
Panafon Hellenic Telecommunications
Co. S.A. -- GDR 144A*............... 14,700 $ 371,910
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891,814
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HONG KONG -- 0.4%
HSBC Holdings PLC..................... 19,600 614,591
Sun Hung Kai Properties............... 64,000 478,996
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1,093,587
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INDIA -- 0.0%
Bombay Surburban Electric Supply Co.,
Ltd................................. 1,150 3,930
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IRELAND -- 0.5%
CRH PLC............................... 43,100 744,018
ESAT Telecom Group PLC -- ADR*........ 13,000 544,375
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1,288,393
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ISRAEL -- 0.2%
Gilat Satellite Networks, Ltd.*....... 9,900 594,000
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ITALY -- 2.3%
Alleanza Assicurazioni SpA............ 95,800 1,142,840
Banca Commerciale Italiana............ 145,200 1,191,346
Mediaset SpA.......................... 119,600 1,124,623
Seat-Pagine Gialle SpA................ 785,400 919,980
Telecom Italia SpA.................... 132,800 1,410,753
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5,789,542
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JAPAN -- 7.3%
Advantest Corp........................ 11,300 863,506
Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi, Ltd......... 76,000 1,047,302
Fuji Soft ABC, Inc.................... 20,720 1,355,906
Fujitsu, Ltd.......................... 68,000 1,092,088
Honda Motor Co., Ltd.................. 24,000 1,084,184
Hoya Corp............................. 18,000 1,021,363
Matsushita Communication Industrial
Co., Ltd............................ 10,000 676,349
Mitsui & Co., Ltd..................... 69,000 466,681
Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd............... 111,000 1,000,059
Nippon Steel Corp..................... 233,000 478,080
Nomura Securities Co., Ltd............ 77,000 806,214
NTT Mobile Communications............. 18 889,133
Ryohin Keikaku Co., Ltd............... 10,300 1,635,058
Shohkoh Fund & Co., Ltd............... 2,620 1,327,366
Softbank Corp......................... 21,000 2,354,808
Sony Corp............................. 13,400 1,238,959
Tokyo Electron, Ltd................... 13,000 672,887
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18,009,943
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MEXICO -- 0.6%
Corparcion Interamericana de
Entretenmiento S.A. Cl. B........... 100,300 296,918
Corparcion Interamericana de
Entretenmiento S.A. Cl. L........... 73,000 195,412
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NUMBER
OF SHARES VALUE
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COMMON STOCK (Continued)
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MEXICO (CONTINUED)
<TABLE>
<S> <C> <C>
Fomento Economico Mexicano S.A. --
ADR................................. 14,900 $ 460,969
Grupo Carso Global Telecom S.A........ 120,000 621,664
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1,574,963
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NETHERLANDS -- 3.7%
ASM Lithography Holding N.V.*......... 42,300 1,903,500
Equant N.V.*.......................... 18,100 1,362,025
Koninklijke Ahold N.V................. 28,500 1,092,272
Royal Dutch Petroleum Co.............. 26,300 1,367,600
STMicroelectronics N.V.*.............. 13,400 1,301,475
TNT Post Group N.V.................... 37,400 1,126,506
Wolters Kluwer N.V.................... 5,900 1,070,087
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9,223,465
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NEW ZEALAND -- 0.2%
Telecom Of New Zealand................ 95,800 465,942
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PORTUGAL -- 0.4%
Banco Comercial Portugues Cl. R....... 19,300 583,409
Brisa Autostradas..................... 11,300 523,351
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1,106,760
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SINGAPORE -- 0.1%
City Developments, Ltd................ 62,000 322,825
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SOUTH AFRICA -- 0.2%
Dimension Data Holdings, Ltd.*........ 85,465 378,614
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SOUTH KOREA -- 0.2%
Samsung Electronics -- GDR*........... 10,600 433,010
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SPAIN -- 2.0%
Acciona S.A........................... 18,400 943,361
Banco Santander S.A................... 53,100 1,089,195
Centros Comerciales Continente S.A.... 35,700 992,823
Fomentos de Construcciones y Contratas
S.A................................. 15,600 959,969
Telefonica S.A. -- ADR................ 8,286 1,058,537
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5,043,885
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SWEDEN -- 0.3%
Europolitan Holdings AB............... 8,400 774,315
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SWITZERLAND -- 2.1%
Julius Baer Holding AG Cl. B.......... 350 1,134,784
Roche Holding AG...................... 110 1,341,418
Swisscom AG........................... 3,600 1,405,803
United Bank Switzerland AG............ 3,800 1,193,798
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5,075,803
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TAIWAN -- 0.6%
Taiwan Semiconductor -- ADR*.......... 40,500 956,813
Winbond Electronics Corp. -- GDR*..... 36,000 420,300
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1,377,113
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<CAPTION>
NUMBER
OF SHARES VALUE
<S> <C> <C>
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UNITED KINGDOM -- 8.0%
ARM Holdings PLC -- ADR*.............. 14,400 $ 1,908,000
Barclays PLC.......................... 49,100 1,411,667
Barratt Developments PLC.............. 185,100 881,486
BP Amoco PLC.......................... 88,600 1,510,374
British Telecom PLC................... 73,300 1,196,305
Cable & Wireless Communications PLC*.. 53,900 611,254
Capita Group PLC...................... 82,300 948,604
Colt Telecom Group PLC*............... 71,100 1,280,916
Dixons Group PLC...................... 74,900 1,587,572
Emap PLC.............................. 29,100 569,824
GKN PLC............................... 82,400 1,253,040
Lloyds TSB Group PLC.................. 46,500 703,363
Pearson PLC........................... 29,600 674,226
Penninsular & Orient Steam
Navigation.......................... 54,600 795,035
Sema Group PLC........................ 85,800 968,862
Smithkline Beecham PLC................ 93,800 1,352,958
Telewest Communications PLC*.......... 185,800 806,086
Vodafone Group PLC.................... 68,508 1,272,927
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19,732,499
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UNITED STATES -- 53.4%
Alltel Corp........................... 67,900 4,235,262
America Online, Inc................... 33,400 4,876,400
American International Group.......... 31,092 3,750,472
Amgen, Inc.*.......................... 57,200 4,282,850
Ascend Communications, Inc.*.......... 51,400 4,301,537
At Home Corp. Series A*............... 27,700 4,362,750
AT&T Corp............................. 54,151 4,321,927
AT&T Corp. -- Liberty Media Group Cl.
A*.................................. 59,020 3,105,927
Cigna Corp............................ 38,500 3,226,781
Cisco Systems, Inc.*.................. 40,200 4,404,413
Comcast Corp. Cl. A................... 68,300 4,298,631
EMC Corp.*............................ 34,100 4,356,275
Flextronics International, Ltd.*...... 11,300 576,300
Forest Laboratories, Inc. Cl. A*...... 79,000 4,453,625
Global Telesystems Group, Inc.*....... 16,600 928,563
Halliburton Co........................ 107,300 4,131,050
Infinity Broadcasting Corp. Cl. A*.... 176,400 4,542,300
International Paper Co................ 100,000 4,218,750
Kroger Co.*........................... 71,700 4,293,038
MCI Worldcom, Inc..................... 47,800 4,233,288
MGM Grand, Inc.*...................... 63,600 2,138,550
Motorola, Inc......................... 58,700 4,299,775
Nike, Inc. Cl. B...................... 60,900 3,513,169
Pepsi Bottling Group, Inc.*........... 212,200 4,602,088
Qualcomm, Inc.*....................... 27,400 3,407,875
Qwest Communications International,
Inc.*............................... 59,100 4,260,741
Southwest Airlines.................... 138,300 4,183,575
Sprint Corp. -- PCS Group............. 98,400 4,360,350
Sun Microsystems, Inc.*............... 35,500 4,435,281
Time Warner, Inc...................... 62,800 4,462,725
Tyco International, Ltd............... 58,800 4,218,900
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.................. 46,500 4,286,719
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UNITED STATES (CONTINUED)
<TABLE>
<S> <C> <C>
Washington Mutual, Inc................ 76,900 $ 3,143,288
Williams Cos., Inc.................... 109,200 4,313,400
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132,526,575
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TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost: $200,082,028).............................. 242,024,504
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<CAPTION>
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
<S> <C> <C>
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COMMERCIAL PAPER -- 2.2%
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Associates First Capital Corp.
5.000%, 04/01/99.................... $ 106,000 106,000
Smithkline Beecham PLC
5.000%, 04/01/99.................... 5,348,000 5,348,000
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TOTAL COMMERCIAL PAPER
(Cost: $5,454,000)................................. 5,454,000
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REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS -- 18.2%
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J.P. Morgan & Co., Inc. $45,197,000 at
4.900%, (Agreement dated 03/31/99 to
be repurchased at $45,203,152 on
04/01/99; collateralized by
$45,480,000 FNMA Notes, 5.960% due
07/23/99 (Value $47,067,606)
(Cost: $45,197,000)................. 45,197,000 45,197,000
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TOTAL INVESTMENTS -- 118.0%
(Cost: $250,733,028)............................ 292,675,504
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS -- (18.0%).. (44,672,824)
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NET ASSETS -- 100.0%.............................. $ 248,002,680
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* Non-income producing securities.
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<CAPTION>
PERCENTAGE OF
INDUSTRY NET ASSETS
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<S> <C>
Airlines.................................... 1.7%
Apparel..................................... 1.4
Audio/Video Products........................ 0.5
Auto Manufacturers.......................... 0.8
Auto Parts & Equipment...................... 1.0
Beverages - Non-Alcoholic................... 1.9
Biotechnology............................... 1.7
Broadcasting................................ 8.5
Building Materials.......................... 0.3
Computer Graphics Software.................. 0.5
Computer Software........................... 0.9
Computers................................... 7.8
Distribution/Wholesale...................... 1.1
Diversified Financial Services.............. 19.4
Drugs/Pharmaceuticals....................... 5.2
Electrical Components & Equipment........... 0.2
Electric.................................... 0.4
Electronics................................. 0.6
Engineering & Construction.................. 1.7
Electronic Components/Semiconductors........ 2.1
Entertainment............................... 0.2
Food........................................ 2.7
Insurance................................... 4.2
Internet Software........................... 3.7
Leisure/Gaming.............................. 0.9
Machinery - Diversified..................... 0.6
<CAPTION>
PERCENTAGE OF
INDUSTRY NET ASSETS
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<S> <C>
Metals...................................... 0.2%
Miscellaneous Manufacturing................. 1.7
Money Center Banks.......................... 5.1
Oil & Gas Producers......................... 1.8
Oil & Gas Services.......................... 1.7
Optical Supplies............................ 0.4
Other Commercial Services................... 0.8
Paper & Related Products.................... 1.8
Pipelines................................... 1.7
Publishing.................................. 1.3
Real Estate................................. 0.7
Regional/Commercial Banks................... 0.4
Retail - Building Products.................. 0.5
Retail - Consumer Electronics............... 0.6
Retail - Discount........................... 1.7
Retail - Hypermarkets....................... 0.4
Retail - Miscellaneous/Diversified.......... 0.7
Savings & Loans............................. 1.3
Telecommunications Equipment................ 8.2
Telecommunications.......................... 8.2
Telephone................................... 8.0
Transportation - Marine..................... 0.3
Transportation - Other...................... 0.5
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets....... (18.0)
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NET ASSETS.................................. 100.0%
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Financial Highlights
For an Advisory share outstanding during the period indicated
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DISTRIBUTIONS FROM:
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NET ASSET NET NET REALIZED NET NET NET ASSET
VALUE, INVESTMENT AND UNREALIZED INVESTMENT REALIZED VALUE,
BEGINNING INCOME (LOSS) GAINS (LOSSES) INCOME CAPITAL GAINS ENDING
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
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US EQUITY FUNDS
LARGE CAP GROWTH
For the year ended
3/31/99 $15.66 $(0.02) $ 9.87 $ -- $(0.27) $25.24
7/21/97 (commenced) to
3/31/98 12.50 (0.01) 3.26 (0.01) (0.08) 15.66
MID CAP GROWTH
For the year ended
3/31/99 $23.30 $(0.12) $ 3.56 $ -- $(1.60) $25.14
For the year ended
3/31/98 18.01 (0.21) 7.48 -- (1.98) 23.30
For the year ended
3/31/97 17.99 (0.04) 0.32 -- (0.26) 18.01
For the year ended
3/31/96 13.66 (0.07) 4.86 -- (0.46) 17.99
6/30/94 (commenced) to
3/31/95 12.50 (0.02) 1.18 -- -- 13.66
SMALL CAP GROWTH
For the year ended
3/31/99 $19.27 $(0.15) $ 0.22 $ -- $(0.78) $18.56
For the year ended
3/31/98 13.19 0.03 6.16 -- (0.11) 19.27
For the year ended
3/31/97 14.16 (0.07) (0.77) -- (0.13) 13.19
8/31/95 (commenced) to
3/31/96 12.50 (0.03) 1.69 -- -- 14.16
MINI CAP GROWTH
(INSTITUTIONAL ONLY)
For the year ended
3/31/99 $25.05 $(0.42) $ (3.05) $ -- $(1.34) $20.24
For the year ended
3/31/98 15.94 (0.17) 10.93 -- (1.65) 25.05
For the year ended
3/31/97 15.85 (0.17) 0.84 -- (0.58) 15.94
7/12/95 (commenced) to
3/31/96 12.50 (0.05) 3.40 -- -- 15.85
BALANCED GROWTH
For the year ended
3/31/99 $18.48 $ 0.44 $ 2.50 $(0.50) $(2.07) $18.85
For the year ended
3/31/98 13.42 0.30 5.07 (0.31) -- 18.48
For the year ended
3/31/97 12.69 0.24 0.73 (0.24) -- 13.42
8/31/95 (commenced) to
3/31/96 12.50 0.15 0.19 (0.15) -- 12.69
CONVERTIBLE
For the year ended
3/31/99 $18.47 $ 0.43 $ 3.09 $(0.46) $(0.31) $21.22
For the year ended
3/31/98 15.19 0.48 4.19 (0.48) (0.91) 18.47
For the year ended
3/31/97 13.72 0.42 1.50 (0.42) (0.03) 15.19
8/31/95 (commenced) to
3/31/96 12.50 0.17 1.22 (0.17) -- 13.72
US FIXED INCOME FUNDS
HIGH QUALITY BOND
7/27/98 (commenced) to
3/31/99 $12.43 $ 0.48 $ (0.04) $(0.50) $(0.11) $12.26
HIGH YIELD BOND
For the year ended
3/31/99 $12.72 $ 1.16 $ (1.01) $(1.19) $ -- $11.68
3/27/98 (commenced) to
3/31/98 12.70 0.01 0.01 -- -- 12.72
INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUNDS
INTERNATIONAL CORE GROWTH
For the year ended
3/31/99 $17.43 $ 0.09 $ 0.97 $(0.13) $ -- $18.36
For the year ended
3/31/98 12.75 (0.04) 4.72 -- -- 17.43
2/28/97 (commenced) to
3/31/97 12.50 -- 0.25 -- -- 12.75
INTERNATIONAL SMALL CAP
GROWTH
For the year ended
3/31/99 $19.18 $(0.02) $ 3.36 $(0.09) $(0.20) $22.23
For the year ended
3/31/98 14.01 0.05 5.12 -- -- 19.18
For the year ended
3/31/97 13.52 (0.06) 2.01 -- (1.46) 14.01
8/31/95 (commenced) to
3/31/96 12.50 0.01 1.01 -- -- 13.52
EMERGING COUNTRIES
For the year ended
3/31/99 $17.76 $(0.01) $ (3.78) $(0.18) $ -- $13.79
For the year ended
3/31/98 16.47 0.07 1.33 -- (0.11) 17.76
For the year ended
3/31/97 13.18 (0.04) 3.37 -- (0.04) 16.47
8/31/95 (commenced) to
3/31/96 12.50 0.01 0.67 -- -- 13.18
GLOBAL EQUITY FUND
WORLDWIDE GROWTH
For the year ended
3/31/99 $19.63 $ 0.22 $ 6.15 $(0.15) $(1.26) $24.59
For the year ended
3/31/98 15.00 (0.11) 5.29 -- (0.55) 19.63
For the year ended
3/31/97 13.27 0.01 1.72 -- -- 15.00
8/31/95 (commenced) to
3/31/96 12.50 (0.04) 0.81 -- -- 13.27
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(1) Total returns are not annualized for periods of less than one year.
(2) Ratios are annualized for periods of less than one year. Expense
reimbursements reflect voluntary reductions to total expenses, as discussed
in the notes to financial statements. Such amounts would decrease net
investment income (loss) ratios had such reductions not occurred.
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RATIOS TO AVERAGE NET ASSETS (2)
-------------------------------------------------------- FUND'S
NET PORTFOLIO NET ASSETS,
TOTAL INVESTMENT TOTAL EXPENSE NET TURNOVER ENDING
RETURN(1) INCOME (LOSS) EXPENSES REIMBURSEMENTS EXPENSES RATE (IN 000'S)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
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US EQUITY FUNDS
LARGE CAP GROWTH
For the year ended
3/31/99 63.76% (0.28%) 1.91% (0.65%) 1.26% 253% $ 4,908
7/21/97 (commenced) to
3/31/98 62.47% (0.62%) 10.45% (9.20%) 1.25% 306% 799
MID CAP GROWTH
For the year ended
3/31/99 15.77% (0.71%) 1.31% (0.08%) 1.23% 154% $14,350
For the year ended
3/31/98 42.00% (0.97%) 1.95% (0.73%) 1.22% 200% 12,204
For the year ended
3/31/97 1.39% (0.69%) 1.84% (0.59%) 1.25% 153% 13,115
For the year ended
3/31/96 35.37% (0.57%) 2.84% (1.61%) 1.23% 114% 4,274
6/30/94 (commenced) to
3/31/95 9.28% (0.33%) 3.52% (2.28%) 1.24% 98% 2,121
SMALL CAP GROWTH
For the year ended
3/31/99 0.96% (0.97%) 1.63% (0.10%) 1.53% 90% $ 9,107
For the year ended
3/31/98 47.01% (1.52%) 2.39% (0.87%) 1.52% 92% 12,508
For the year ended
3/31/97 (6.03%) (1.02%) 10.79% (9.28%) 1.51% 113% 1,013
8/31/95 (commenced) to
3/31/96 13.28% (1.05%) 37.86% (36.37%) 1.49% 130% 314
MINI CAP GROWTH
(INSTITUTIONAL ONLY)
For the year ended
3/31/99 (13.78%) (1.18%) 1.70% (0.11%) 1.59% 115% $53,593
For the year ended
3/31/98 68.89% (2.51%) 1.83% (0.26%) 1.57% 113% 82,122
For the year ended
3/31/97 3.90% (1.08%) 1.99% (0.43%) 1.56% 164% 28,712
7/12/95 (commenced) to
3/31/96 26.80% (0.98%) 2.46% (0.91%) 1.55% 107% 25,237
BALANCED GROWTH
For the year ended
3/31/99 17.49% 2.41% 1.63% (0.38%) 1.25% 165% $ 176
For the year ended
3/31/98 40.21% 4.09% 11.28% (10.02%) 1.26% 260% 166
For the year ended
3/31/97 7.60% 2.15% 126.75% (125.49%) 1.26% 213% 73
8/31/95 (commenced) to
3/31/96 2.77% 2.16% 3,094.48% (3,093.23%) 1.25% 197% 1
CONVERTIBLE
For the year ended
3/31/99 19.66% 2.37% 1.35% (0.12%) 1.23% 138% $ 8,741
For the year ended
3/31/98 31.54% 5.99% 2.35% (1.13%) 1.22% 160% 7,080
For the year ended
3/31/97 14.13% 3.29% 2.90% (1.65%) 1.25% 167% 4,599
8/31/95 (commenced) to
3/31/96 11.13% 3.59% 9.21% (7.96%) 1.25% 145% 1,085
US FIXED INCOME FUNDS
HIGH QUALITY BOND
7/27/98 (commenced) to
3/31/99 5.78% 6.03% 1.74% (1.05%) 0.69% 274% $ 314
HIGH YIELD BOND
For the year ended
3/31/99 1.40% 10.01% 1.28% (0.41%) 0.87% 242% $ 6,502
3/27/98 (commenced) to
3/31/98 0.16% 7.53% 0.97% 0.00% 0.97% 484% 567
INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUNDS
INTERNATIONAL CORE GROWTH
For the year ended
3/31/99 6.11% (0.27%) 1.87% (0.24%) 1.63% 214% $11,268
For the year ended
3/31/98 36.63% (0.47%) 3.18% (1.52%) 1.66% 274% 1,719
2/28/97 (commenced) to
3/31/97 2.00% 0.00% 2,667.07% (2,667.07%) 0.00% 76% 1
INTERNATIONAL SMALL CAP
GROWTH
For the year ended
3/31/99 17.61% (0.50%) 1.80% (0.15%) 1.65% 146% $32,819
For the year ended
3/31/98 36.90% (0.43%) 6.15% (4.49%) 1.66% 198% 8,810
For the year ended
3/31/97 15.03% (0.64%) 151.33% (149.67%) 1.66% 206% 42
8/31/95 (commenced) to
3/31/96 8.16% 0.33% 531.72% (530.07%) 1.65% 141% 19
EMERGING COUNTRIES
For the year ended
3/31/99 (21.42%) (0.01%) 2.23% (0.29%) 1.94% 213% $53,125
For the year ended
3/31/98 8.60% 1.06% 2.43% (0.52%) 1.91% 243% 46,711
For the year ended
3/31/97 25.29% (0.87%) 4.20% (2.29%) 1.91% 176% 8,660
8/31/95 (commenced) to
3/31/96 5.44% 0.47% 44.24% (42.34%) 1.90% 118% 350
GLOBAL EQUITY FUND
WORLDWIDE GROWTH
For the year ended
3/31/99 33.97% (0.17%) 1.76% (0.17%) 1.59% 247% $ 7,320
For the year ended
3/31/98 35.11% (0.47%) 3.75% (2.14%) 1.61% 202% 645
For the year ended
3/31/97 12.87% (0.91%) 34.99% (33.38%) 1.61% 182% 642
8/31/95 (commenced) to
3/31/96 6.32% (0.50%) 3,232.53% (3,230.93%) 1.60% 132% 1
</TABLE>
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PILGRIM MUTUAL FUNDS
STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
MARCH 31, 1999
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
LARGE CAP MID CAP SMALL CAP MINI CAP BALANCED
GROWTH GROWTH GROWTH GROWTH (1) GROWTH
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
ASSETS
Investments, at value* $52,467,911 $445,357,154 $505,043,007 $54,652,200 $37,185,154
Foreign currencies, at
value** -- -- -- -- --
Cash 1,216 2,609 -- -- 1,496
Receivables:
Investment securities
sold 2,321,837 3,315,149 6,412,276 827,390 134,915
Capital shares sold 905,860 651,447 477,408 44,927 131,574
Dividends 33,827 57,322 77,449 943 20,820
Interest -- -- -- -- 198,316
Securities lending 6,082 82,303 105,924 10,589 1,224
From investment advisor -- -- -- -- --
Unrealized gain on
forward currency
contracts -- -- -- -- 18,396
Other assets 5,743 27,774 29,820 3,764 8,723
----------- ------------ ------------ ----------- -----------
Total assets 55,742,476 449,493,758 512,145,884 55,539,813 37,700,618
----------- ------------ ------------ ----------- -----------
LIABILITIES
Payables:
Bank overdraft -- -- 1,078,258 1,221,727 --
Investments purchased 4,109,915 12,954,207 1,889,321 532,350 209,637
Capital shares
purchased 258,086 1,392,976 1,989,366 48,143 81,046
Dividends -- -- -- -- --
To investment advisor 3,315 288,476 494,825 17,539 11,761
Other liabilities 34,173 383,616 272,957 127,014 263
----------- ------------ ------------ ----------- -----------
Total liabilities 4,405,489 15,019,275 5,724,727 1,946,773 302,707
----------- ------------ ------------ ----------- -----------
NET ASSETS $51,336,987 $434,474,483 $506,421,157 $53,593,040 $37,397,911
----------- ------------ ------------ ----------- -----------
* Investments, at cost $41,319,071 $324,558,478 $341,234,228 $40,366,953 $30,902,758
----------- ------------ ------------ ----------- -----------
** Foreign currencies,
at cost $ -- $ -- $ -- $ -- $ --
----------- ------------ ------------ ----------- -----------
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:
Paid-in capital $35,215,061 $295,914,552 $361,772,159 $38,571,510 $29,053,397
Undistributed net
investment income
(loss) (225,010) (21,862,409) (36,692,610) (2,148,020) (67,974)
Accumulated net realized
gain (loss) on
investments and foreign
currencies 5,198,096 39,623,664 17,532,829 2,884,303 2,111,904
Net unrealized
appreciation
(depreciation) of
investments and of
other assets and
liabilities denominated
in foreign currencies 11,148,840 120,798,676 163,808,779 14,285,247 6,300,584
----------- ------------ ------------ ----------- -----------
Net assets applicable to
all shares outstanding $51,336,987 $434,474,483 $506,421,157 $53,593,040 $37,397,911
----------- ------------ ------------ ----------- -----------
Net Assets of Advisory
Shares $ 4,908,305 $ 14,350,026 $ 9,106,530 $53,593,040 $ 176,317
----------- ------------ ------------ ----------- -----------
Advisory Shares
outstanding 194,494 570,885 490,665 2,648,524 9,356
----------- ------------ ------------ ----------- -----------
Net Asset Value --
Advisory Share $ 25.24 $ 25.14 $ 18.56 $ 20.24 $ 18.85
----------- ------------ ------------ ----------- -----------
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
HIGH QUALITY HIGH YIELD INTERNATIONAL INTERNATIONAL EMERGING
CONVERTIBLE BOND BOND CORE GROWTH SMALL CAP GROWTH COUNTRIES
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
ASSETS
Investments, at value* $320,944,611 $33,576,389 $ 99,255,436 $165,049,326 $159,616,811 $ 274,114,010
Foreign currencies, at
value** -- 276,299 -- 1,679,661 228,100 3,244,895
Cash 2,199 17,135 -- -- 845 1,137,328
Receivables:
Investment securities
sold -- 609,941 -- 3,508,346 3,120,438 12,483,932
Capital shares sold 1,281,801 2,444,873 586,812 1,115,767 752,084 646,199
Dividends 73,877 -- -- 260,306 270,233 640,577
Interest 1,151,421 447,628 2,221,628 -- -- 54,195
Securities lending 4,403 -- -- 4,125 2,187 16,413
From investment advisor -- 32,617 21,285 -- -- --
Unrealized gain on
forward currency
contracts -- 32,559 -- -- -- --
Other assets 22,167 61,113 1,925 25,291 96,685 31,562
------------ ------------- ------------- ------------- ----------------- --------------
Total assets 323,480,479 37,498,554 102,087,086 171,642,822 164,087,383 292,369,111
------------ ------------- ------------- ------------- ----------------- --------------
LIABILITIES
Payables:
Bank overdraft -- -- 392,992 200,064 -- --
Investments purchased 4,312,902 772,573 1,729,910 6,986,127 4,887,995 8,696,700
Capital shares
purchased 911,544 103,993 340,690 2,032,367 2,366,712 801,324
Dividends -- -- 1,022 -- -- --
To investment advisor -- -- -- 71,205 55,662 169,286
Other liabilities 448,387 56,665 225,362 135,457 160,223 495,623
------------ ------------- ------------- ------------- ----------------- --------------
Total liabilities 5,672,833 933,231 2,689,976 9,425,220 7,470,592 10,162,933
------------ ------------- ------------- ------------- ----------------- --------------
NET ASSETS $317,807,646 $36,565,323 $ 99,397,110 $162,217,602 $156,616,791 $ 282,206,178
------------ ------------- ------------- ------------- ----------------- --------------
* Investments, at cost $255,301,643 $33,856,874 $ 101,806,960 $142,531,342 $124,437,612 $ 228,128,831
------------ ------------- ------------- ------------- ----------------- --------------
** Foreign currencies,
at cost $ -- $ 276,299 $ -- $ 1,698,958 $ 228,084 $ 3,246,963
------------ ------------- ------------- ------------- ----------------- --------------
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:
Paid-in capital $229,802,929 $36,735,960 $ 104,908,272 $142,906,577 $117,700,756 $ 344,316,502
Undistributed net
investment income
(loss) (27,873) 59,206 (251,717) (647,924) (1,982,021) (2,164,624)
Accumulated net realized
gain (loss) on
investments and foreign
currencies 22,389,741 14,629 (2,707,921) (2,547,323) 5,723,148 (105,843,215)
Net unrealized
appreciation
(depreciation) of
investments and of
other assets and
liabilities denominated
in foreign currencies 65,642,849 (244,472) (2,551,524) 22,506,272 35,174,908 45,897,515
------------ ------------- ------------- ------------- ----------------- --------------
Net assets applicable to
all shares outstanding $317,807,646 $36,565,323 $ 99,397,110 $162,217,602 $156,616,791 $ 282,206,178
------------ ------------- ------------- ------------- ----------------- --------------
Net Assets of Advisory
Shares $ 8,741,156 $ 313,615 $ 6,501,997 $ 11,267,754 $ 32,819,203 $ 53,124,599
------------ ------------- ------------- ------------- ----------------- --------------
Advisory Shares
outstanding 411,948 25,578 556,901 613,577 1,476,168 3,852,599
------------ ------------- ------------- ------------- ----------------- --------------
Net Asset Value --
Advisory Share $ 21.22 $ 12.26 $ 11.68 $ 18.36 $ 22.23 $ 13.79
------------ ------------- ------------- ------------- ----------------- --------------
<CAPTION>
WORLDWIDE
GROWTH
<S> <C>
ASSETS
Investments, at value* $ 292,675,504
Foreign currencies, at
value** 2,075,966
Cash 3,530
Receivables:
Investment securities
sold 6,664,708
Capital shares sold 1,259,986
Dividends 273,215
Interest 6,152
Securities lending 20,612
From investment advisor --
Unrealized gain on
forward currency
contracts --
Other assets 44,288
--------------
Total assets 303,023,961
--------------
LIABILITIES
Payables:
Bank overdraft --
Investments purchased 53,428,329
Capital shares
purchased 1,286,440
Dividends --
To investment advisor 106,376
Other liabilities 200,136
--------------
Total liabilities 55,021,281
--------------
NET ASSETS $ 248,002,680
--------------
* Investments, at cost $ 250,733,028
--------------
** Foreign currencies,
at cost $ 2,075,952
--------------
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:
Paid-in capital $ 186,212,979
Undistributed net
investment income
(loss) (7,189,744)
Accumulated net realized
gain (loss) on
investments and foreign
currencies 27,122,956
Net unrealized
appreciation
(depreciation) of
investments and of
other assets and
liabilities denominated
in foreign currencies 41,856,489
--------------
Net assets applicable to
all shares outstanding $ 248,002,680
--------------
Net Assets of Advisory
Shares $ 7,319,690
--------------
Advisory Shares
outstanding 297,672
--------------
Net Asset Value --
Advisory Share $ 24.59
--------------
</TABLE>
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PILGRIM MUTUAL FUNDS
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 1999
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
LARGE CAP MID CAP SMALL CAP MINI CAP BALANCED
GROWTH GROWTH GROWTH GROWTH(1) GROWTH
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
INVESTMENT INCOME
Dividends, net of foreign
taxes $ 88,826 $ 600,518 $ 1,186,130 $ 54,437 $ 339,694
Interest 91,130 484,431 385,506 115,959 922,564
Securities lending 48,659 1,036,944 1,291,855 129,508 17,017
----------- ----------- ------------ ------------ ----------
Total Income 228,615 2,121,893 2,863,491 299,904 1,279,275
----------- ----------- ------------ ------------ ----------
EXPENSES
Advisory fee 178,627 3,049,230 5,334,833 921,377 261,803
Accounting and
administration fees 95,257 546,605 656,416 135,218 110,065
Custodian fees 21,063 53,515 47,117 27,516 24,774
Transfer agent fees and
expenses 34,932 467,821 595,466 38,733 54,903
Distribution and
servicing fees 142,925 2,075,413 2,534,830 -- 282,974
Administrative services 19,606 305,145 404,865 25,049 33,611
Professional fees 18,724 231,642 287,926 30,082 10,621
Shareholder reporting 5,111 23,813 22,868 652 2,382
Registration fees 49,256 48,494 87,994 29,166 38,034
Trustees' fees and
expenses 270 34,006 54,131 1,307 608
Interest and credit
facility fee 1,336 40,120 450,220 28,154 569
Insurance 301 5,414 7,095 1,024 471
Miscellaneous 11,689 56,413 98,464 12,310 22,064
----------- ----------- ------------ ------------ ----------
Total Expenses 579,097 6,937,631 10,582,225 1,250,588 842,879
Expenses reimbursed (154,098) (301,613) (518,164) (83,434) (132,033)
----------- ----------- ------------ ------------ ----------
Net Expenses 424,999 6,636,018 10,064,061 1,167,154 710,846
----------- ----------- ------------ ------------ ----------
NET INVESTMENT INCOME
(LOSS) (196,384) (4,514,125) (7,200,570) (867,250) 568,429
----------- ----------- ------------ ------------ ----------
NET REALIZED AND
UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)
ON INVESTMENTS
Realized gain (loss)
from:
Securities 5,409,155 47,761,620 86,043,833 5,442,273 3,902,620
Foreign currency
transactions -- -- -- -- (139,042)
----------- ----------- ------------ ------------ ----------
Net realized gain
(loss) 5,409,155 47,761,620 86,043,833 5,442,273 3,763,578
----------- ----------- ------------ ------------ ----------
Change in unrealized
appreciation
(depreciation) of:
Investments 9,499,395 8,536,297 (93,770,559) (12,989,539) 1,149,796
Other assets and
liabilities
denominated in
foreign currencies -- -- -- -- 37,594
----------- ----------- ------------ ------------ ----------
Net unrealized
appreciation
(depreciation) 9,499,395 8,536,297 (93,770,559) (12,989,539) 1,187,390
----------- ----------- ------------ ------------ ----------
NET GAIN (LOSS) ON
INVESTMENTS 14,908,550 56,297,917 (7,726,726) (7,547,266) 4,950,968
----------- ----------- ------------ ------------ ----------
NET INCREASE (DECREASE)
IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM
OPERATIONS $14,712,166 $51,783,792 $(14,927,296) $ (8,414,516) $5,519,397
----------- ----------- ------------ ------------ ----------
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
HIGH QUALITY HIGH YIELD INTERNATIONAL INTERNATIONAL EMERGING
CONVERTIBLE BOND BOND CORE GROWTH SMALL CAP GROWTH COUNTRIES
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
INVESTMENT INCOME
Dividends, net of foreign
taxes $ 3,782,442 $ 115,650 $ 305,770 $ 1,034,114 $ 746,291 $ 4,191,769
Interest 5,736,177 1,715,145 7,924,233 362,746 472,518 797,757
Securities lending 105,947 -- -- 41,295 52,931 356,077
----------- ------------- ------------ ------------ ----------------- ---------------
Total Income 9,624,566 1,830,795 8,230,003 1,438,155 1,271,740 5,345,603
----------- ------------- ------------ ------------ ----------------- ---------------
EXPENSES
Advisory fee 1,997,038 124,514 466,926 1,061,288 1,149,529 3,476,180
Accounting and
administration fees 386,381 90,504 113,645 173,481 183,409 384,714
Custodian fees 37,058 25,448 16,542 239,497 200,220 940,358
Transfer agent fees and
expenses 276,626 25,041 55,799 79,193 89,085 251,494
Distribution and
servicing fees 1,505,314 52,773 558,242 248,904 325,037 867,645
Administrative services 241,779 16,102 46,319 48,776 61,224 164,760
Professional fees 157,249 4,619 39,929 64,493 57,055 180,178
Shareholder reporting 66,319 27,433 97,053 20,270 14,023 78,110
Registration fees 41,995 43,712 44,673 35,343 52,542 80,376
Trustees' fees and
expenses 12,587 328 1,154 999 1,037 16,070
Interest and credit
facility fee 11,059 281 6,001 3,782 1,894 99,031
Insurance 3,565 384 1,068 1,435 1,530 3,720
Miscellaneous 43,212 37,339 12,742 25,062 28,547 64,151
----------- ------------- ------------ ------------ ----------------- ---------------
Total Expenses 4,780,182 448,478 1,460,093 2,002,523 2,165,132 6,606,787
Expenses reimbursed (318,025) (232,922) (318,323) (253,811) (168,199) (816,718)
----------- ------------- ------------ ------------ ----------------- ---------------
Net Expenses 4,462,157 215,556 1,141,770 1,748,712 1,996,933 5,790,069
----------- ------------- ------------ ------------ ----------------- ---------------
NET INVESTMENT INCOME
(LOSS) 5,162,409 1,615,239 7,088,233 (310,557) (725,193) (444,466)
----------- ------------- ------------ ------------ ----------------- ---------------
NET REALIZED AND
UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)
ON INVESTMENTS
Realized gain (loss)
from:
Securities 25,488,999 656,976 (2,958,000) 793,552 8,536,211 (82,042,109)
Foreign currency
transactions (33,135) (326,116) -- (1,322,452) (310,687) (1,781,198)
----------- ------------- ------------ ------------ ----------------- ---------------
Net realized gain
(loss) 25,455,864 330,860 (2,958,000) (528,900) 8,225,524 (83,823,307)
----------- ------------- ------------ ------------ ----------------- ---------------
Change in unrealized
appreciation
(depreciation) of:
Investments 19,262,546 (431,343) (2,908,667) 13,541,108 14,384,412 10,604,952
Other assets and
liabilities
denominated in
foreign currencies (119) 58,948 -- (28,814) (26,496) (87,082)
----------- ------------- ------------ ------------ ----------------- ---------------
Net unrealized
appreciation
(depreciation) 19,262,427 (372,395) (2,908,667) 13,512,294 14,357,916 10,517,870
----------- ------------- ------------ ------------ ----------------- ---------------
NET GAIN (LOSS) ON
INVESTMENTS 44,718,291 (41,535) (5,866,667) 12,983,394 22,583,440 (73,305,437)
----------- ------------- ------------ ------------ ----------------- ---------------
NET INCREASE (DECREASE)
IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM
OPERATIONS $49,880,700 $1,573,704 $ 1,221,566 $12,672,837 $21,858,247 $ (73,749,903)
----------- ------------- ------------ ------------ ----------------- ---------------
<CAPTION>
WORLDWIDE
GROWTH
<S> <C>
INVESTMENT INCOME
Dividends, net of foreign
taxes $ 1,324,136
Interest 326,825
Securities lending 190,621
--------------
Total Income 1,841,582
--------------
EXPENSES
Advisory fee 1,472,492
Accounting and
administration fees 224,190
Custodian fees 198,979
Transfer agent fees and
expenses 175,204
Distribution and
servicing fees 1,107,696
Administrative services 137,648
Professional fees 95,641
Shareholder reporting 15,667
Registration fees 57,552
Trustees' fees and
expenses 1,776
Interest and credit
facility fee 14,192
Insurance 1,908
Miscellaneous 42,555
--------------
Total Expenses 3,545,500
Expenses reimbursed (242,660)
--------------
Net Expenses 3,302,840
--------------
NET INVESTMENT INCOME
(LOSS) (1,461,258)
--------------
NET REALIZED AND
UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)
ON INVESTMENTS
Realized gain (loss)
from:
Securities 34,678,990
Foreign currency
transactions (229,650)
--------------
Net realized gain
(loss) 34,449,340
--------------
Change in unrealized
appreciation
(depreciation) of:
Investments 12,707,158
Other assets and
liabilities
denominated in
foreign currencies (93,137)
--------------
Net unrealized
appreciation
(depreciation) 12,614,021
--------------
NET GAIN (LOSS) ON
INVESTMENTS 47,063,361
--------------
NET INCREASE (DECREASE)
IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM
OPERATIONS $ 45,602,103
--------------
</TABLE>
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Pilgrim Mutual Funds
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
Years ended March 31
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
LARGE CAP GROWTH MID CAP GROWTH
------------------------------------------------------
1999 1998(1) 1999 1998
----------- ----------- ------------- -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN
NET ASSETS
FROM INVESTMENT
OPERATIONS:
Net investment income
(loss) $ (196,384) $ (27,991) $ (4,514,125) $ (5,007,955)
Net realized gain
(loss) 5,409,155 459,203 47,761,620 71,334,950
Net unrealized
appreciation
(depreciation) 9,499,395 1,684,560 8,536,297 91,335,002
----------- ----------- ------------- -------------
Net increase
(decrease) in net
assets from
investment
operations 14,712,166 2,115,772 51,783,792 157,661,997
----------- ----------- ------------- -------------
DISTRIBUTIONS TO
SHAREHOLDERS:
From net investment
income
Advisory Class -- (15) -- --
Retail and
Institutional
Classes -- (428) -- --
From net realized gains
Advisory Class (19,728) (203) (833,271) (1,145,207)
Retail and
Institutional
Classes (284,788) (436,906) (22,939,290) (98,869,095)
----------- ----------- ------------- -------------
Total distributions (304,516) (437,552) (23,772,561) (100,014,302)
----------- ----------- ------------- -------------
FROM CAPITAL SHARE
TRANSACTIONS:
Proceeds from shares
sold
Advisory Class 3,396,063 714,785 4,134,744 3,584,125
Retail and
Institutional
Classes 32,529,760 10,800,103 153,998,304 327,547,958
Proceeds from shares
issued in merger
Advisory Class -- -- -- --
Retail and
Institutional
Classes -- -- -- --
Distributions
reinvested
Advisory Class 19,518 153 828,224 1,134,102
Retail and
Institutional
Classes 273,331 113,575 11,478,202 90,780,865
Cost of shares redeemed
Advisory Class (600,590) (2,705) (3,718,156) (8,868,353)
Retail and
Institutional
Classes (10,932,109) (2,353,732) (246,148,664) (418,105,952)
----------- ----------- ------------- -------------
Net increase
(decrease) in net
assets from share
transactions 24,685,973 9,272,179 (79,427,346) (3,927,255)
----------- ----------- ------------- -------------
Net Increase
(Decrease) in Net
Assets 39,093,623 10,950,399 (51,416,115) 53,720,440
NET ASSETS
Beginning 12,243,364 1,292,965 485,890,598 432,170,158
----------- ----------- ------------- -------------
Ending $51,336,987 $12,243,364 $ 434,474,483 $ 485,890,598
----------- ----------- ------------- -------------
Undistributed net
investment income
(loss), ending $ (225,010) $ (28,626) $ (21,862,409) $ (17,348,284)
----------- ----------- ------------- -------------
ADVISORY CLASS -- CAPITAL
SHARE ACTIVITY
Shares sold 176,779 51,175 194,537 170,070
Shares issued in merger -- -- -- --
Distributions
reinvested 1,139 11 37,715 55,785
Shares redeemed (34,429) (181) (185,074) (430,179)
----------- ----------- ------------- -------------
Net Advisory Share
Activity 143,489 51,005 47,178 (204,324)
----------- ----------- ------------- -------------
</TABLE>
- ----------------------------------
(1) Commenced operations on 7/21/97.
(2) Institutional Shares only.
(3) Advisory and retail Classes commenced operations on 7/24/98.
SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
CONVERTIBLE
------------
SMALL CAP GROWTH MINI CAP GROWTH(2) BALANCED GROWTH
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1999 1998 1999 1998 1999 1998 1999
--------------- --------------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN
NET ASSETS
FROM INVESTMENT
OPERATIONS:
Net investment income
(loss) $ (7,200,570) $ (8,756,479) $ (867,250) $ (880,862) $ 568,429 $ 289,199 $ 5,162,409
Net realized gain
(loss) 86,043,833 52,691,131 5,442,273 5,702,809 3,763,578 5,874,160 25,455,864
Net unrealized
appreciation
(depreciation) (93,770,559) 211,279,518 (12,989,539) 25,834,769 1,187,390 3,137,422 19,262,427
--------------- --------------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Net increase
(decrease) in net
assets from
investment
operations (14,927,296) 255,214,170 (8,414,516) 30,656,716 5,519,397 9,300,781 49,880,700
--------------- --------------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
DISTRIBUTIONS TO
SHAREHOLDERS:
From net investment
income
Advisory Class -- -- -- -- (4,257) (2,188) (185,952)
Retail and
Institutional
Classes -- -- -- -- (631,519) (290,065) (4,993,319)
From net realized gains
Advisory Class (296,015) (17,729) (4,923,430) (5,282,913) (16,364) -- (125,141)
Retail and
Institutional
Classes (53,882,969) (82,925,260) -- -- (6,105,277) (2,064,995) (3,949,402)
--------------- --------------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Total distributions (54,178,984) (82,942,989) (4,923,430) (5,282,913) (6,757,417) (2,357,248) (9,253,814)
--------------- --------------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
FROM CAPITAL SHARE
TRANSACTIONS:
Proceeds from shares
sold
Advisory Class 12,725,287 20,108,210 42,216,905 69,138,576 19,907 67,581 8,043,910
Retail and
Institutional
Classes 959,430,480 2,224,250,938 -- -- 12,862,209 10,233,886 75,797,815
Proceeds from shares
issued in merger
Advisory Class -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Retail and
Institutional
Classes -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Distributions
reinvested
Advisory Class 292,442 17,715 4,872,195 4,472,132 20,611 3,310 304,178
Retail and
Institutional
Classes 42,578,195 70,949,803 -- -- 5,527,889 2,112,084 6,646,609
Cost of shares redeemed
Advisory Class (15,962,787) (9,776,365) (62,280,044) (45,574,203) (34,726) (9,440) (7,680,884)
Retail and
Institutional
Classes (1,175,826,980) (2,226,451,991) -- -- (12,630,893) (11,283,310) (58,670,342)
--------------- --------------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Net increase
(decrease) in net
assets from share
transactions (176,763,363) 79,098,310 (15,190,944) 28,036,505 5,764,997 1,124,111 24,441,286
--------------- --------------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Net Increase
(Decrease) in Net
Assets (245,869,643) 251,369,491 (28,528,890) 53,410,308 4,526,977 8,067,644 65,068,172
NET ASSETS
Beginning 752,290,800 500,921,309 82,121,930 28,711,622 32,870,934 24,803,290 252,739,474
--------------- --------------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Ending $ 506,421,157 $ 752,290,800 $ 53,593,040 $ 82,121,930 $ 37,397,911 $ 32,870,934 $317,807,646
--------------- --------------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Undistributed net
investment income
(loss), ending $ (36,692,610) $ (29,492,040) $ (2,148,020) $ (1,280,770) $ (67,974) $ (627) $ (27,873)
--------------- --------------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
ADVISORY CLASS -- CAPITAL
SHARE ACTIVITY
Shares sold 793,286 1,102,868 2,151,115 3,242,406 1,105 3,525 423,276
Shares issued in merger -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Distributions
reinvested 18,226 997 244,133 202,450 1,173 128 16,065
Shares redeemed (970,001) (531,507) (3,025,658) (1,966,971) (1,882) (106) (410,737)
--------------- --------------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Net Advisory Share
Activity (158,489) 572,358 (630,410) 1,477,885 396 3,547 28,604
--------------- --------------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
<CAPTION>
HIGH QUALITY BOND
-------------------------
1998 1999(3) 1998(3)
------------ ------------ -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN
NET ASSETS
FROM INVESTMENT
OPERATIONS:
Net investment income
(loss) $ 4,493,508 $ 1,615,239 $ 894,810
Net realized gain
(loss) 8,251,684 330,860 520,891
Net unrealized
appreciation
(depreciation) 35,936,585 (372,395) 245,777
------------ ------------ -----------
Net increase
(decrease) in net
assets from
investment
operations 48,681,777 1,573,704 1,661,478
------------ ------------ -----------
DISTRIBUTIONS TO
SHAREHOLDERS:
From net investment
income
Advisory Class (168,740) (12,376) --
Retail and
Institutional
Classes (4,317,037) (1,543,671) (892,591)
From net realized gains
Advisory Class (321,839) (2,711) --
Retail and
Institutional
Classes (14,460,080) (591,937) (156,503)
------------ ------------ -----------
Total distributions (19,267,696) (2,150,695) (1,049,094)
------------ ------------ -----------
FROM CAPITAL SHARE
TRANSACTIONS:
Proceeds from shares
sold
Advisory Class 1,905,912 12,500 --
Retail and
Institutional
Classes 109,971,636 30,242,292 4,978,031
Proceeds from shares
issued in merger
Advisory Class -- 286,028 --
Retail and
Institutional
Classes -- 9,985,699 --
Distributions
reinvested
Advisory Class 490,423 15,045 --
Retail and
Institutional
Classes 14,678,666 1,699,104 1,048,960
Cost of shares redeemed
Advisory Class (1,019,145) (399) --
Retail and
Institutional
Classes (32,609,396) (20,856,943) (6,745,829)
------------ ------------ -----------
Net increase
(decrease) in net
assets from share
transactions 93,418,096 21,383,326 (718,838)
------------ ------------ -----------
Net Increase
(Decrease) in Net
Assets 122,832,177 20,806,335 (106,454)
NET ASSETS
Beginning 129,907,297 15,758,988 15,865,442
------------ ------------ -----------
Ending 252,739,474 $ 36,565,323 $15,758,988
------------ ------------ -----------
Undistributed net
investment income
(loss), ending $ (11,011) $ 59,206 $ 14
------------ ------------ -----------
ADVISORY CLASS -- CAPITAL
SHARE ACTIVITY
Shares sold 111,297 1,004 n/a
Shares issued in merger -- 23,390 n/a
Distributions
reinvested 28,400 1,220 n/a
Shares redeemed (59,172) (36) n/a
------------ ------------ -----------
Net Advisory Share
Activity 80,525 25,578 n/a
------------ ------------ -----------
</TABLE>
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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS -- CONTINUED
YEARS ENDED MARCH 31
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
HIGH YIELD BOND INTERNATIONAL CORE GROWTH
-----------------------------------------------------
1999 1998(1) 1999 1998
------------ ----------- ------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN
NET ASSETS
FROM INVESTMENT
OPERATIONS:
Net investment income
(loss) $ 7,088,233 $ 499,478 $ (310,557) $ (105,124)
Net realized gain
(loss) (2,958,000) 551,791 (528,900) (798,230)
Net unrealized
appreciation
(depreciation) (2,908,667) 310,375 13,512,294 8,937,191
------------ ----------- ------------ ------------
Net increase
(decrease) in net
assets from
investment
operations 1,221,566 1,361,644 12,672,837 8,033,837
------------ ----------- ------------ ------------
DISTRIBUTIONS TO
SHAREHOLDERS:
From net investment
income
Advisory Class (299,541) -- (29,622) --
Retail and
Institutional
Classes (7,053,114) (516,768) (205,129) --
From net realized gains
Advisory Class -- -- (995) --
Retail and
Institutional
Classes -- (551,174) (167,749) (1,176,979)
------------ ----------- ------------ ------------
Total distributions (7,352,655) (1,067,942) (403,495) (1,176,979)
------------ ----------- ------------ ------------
FROM CAPITAL SHARE
TRANSACTIONS:
Proceeds from shares
sold
Advisory Class 7,770,126 28,000 10,297,873 1,808,824
Retail and
Institutional
Classes 96,038,780 10,703,762 163,586,716 80,839,087
Proceeds from shares
issued in merger
Advisory Class -- 538,166 -- --
Retail and
Institutional
Classes -- 15,826,347 -- --
Distributions
reinvested
Advisory Class 271,659 -- 31,169 --
Retail and
Institutional
Classes 3,273,946 237,690 197,034 1,116,210
Cost of shares redeemed
Advisory Class (2,101,039) -- (1,185,061) (265,176)
Retail and
Institutional
Classes (29,460,051) (2,500,448) (81,126,520) (36,849,000)
------------ ----------- ------------ ------------
Net increase
(decrease) in net
assets from share
transactions 75,793,421 24,833,517 91,801,211 46,649,945
------------ ----------- ------------ ------------
Net Increase
(Decrease) in Net
Assets 69,662,332 25,127,219 104,070,553 53,506,803
NET ASSETS
Beginning 29,734,778 4,607,559 58,147,049 4,640,246
------------ ----------- ------------ ------------
Ending $ 99,397,110 $29,734,778 $162,217,602 $ 58,147,049
------------ ----------- ------------ ------------
Undistributed net
investment income
(loss), ending $ (251,717) $ 12,705 $ (647,924) $ (102,616)
------------ ----------- ------------ ------------
ADVISORY CLASS -- CAPITAL
SHARE ACTIVITY
Shares sold 668,988 2,205 581,442 115,512
Shares issued in merger -- 42,382 -- --
Distributions
reinvested 23,106 -- 1,463 --
Shares redeemed (179,780) -- (67,954) (16,966)
------------ ----------- ------------ ------------
Net Advisory Share
Activity 512,314 44,587 514,951 98,546
------------ ----------- ------------ ------------
</TABLE>
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(1) Commenced operations on 3/27/98.
SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
INTERNATIONAL SMALL
CAP GROWTH EMERGING COUNTRIES WORLDWIDE GROWTH
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1999 1998 1999 1998 1999 1998
------------- ------------- ------------- ------------ ------------- -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN
NET ASSETS
FROM INVESTMENT
OPERATIONS:
Net investment income
(loss) $ (725,193) $ (535,283) $ (444,466) $ (106,300) $ (1,461,258) $ (1,375,278)
Net realized gain
(loss) 8,225,524 8,493,580 (83,823,307) (17,633,714) 34,449,340 21,743,157
Net unrealized
appreciation
(depreciation) 14,357,916 14,373,569 10,517,870 30,115,298 12,614,021 16,567,799
------------- ------------- ------------- ------------ ------------- -------------
Net increase
(decrease) in net
assets from
investment
operations 21,858,247 22,331,866 (73,749,903) 12,375,284 45,602,103 36,935,678
------------- ------------- ------------- ------------ ------------- -------------
DISTRIBUTIONS TO
SHAREHOLDERS:
From net investment
income
Advisory Class (76,552) -- (676,244) -- (9,654) --
Retail and
Institutional
Classes -- -- (105,494) -- (464,138) --
From net realized gains
Advisory Class (179,184) -- -- (187,543) (82,376) (23,268)
Retail and
Institutional
Classes (3,820,948) (9,196,919) (1,117,064) (13,795,403) (21,187,267) (17,865,793)
------------- ------------- ------------- ------------ ------------- -------------
Total distributions (4,076,684) (9,196,919) (1,898,802) (13,982,946) (21,743,435) (17,889,061)
------------- ------------- ------------- ------------ ------------- -------------
FROM CAPITAL SHARE
TRANSACTIONS:
Proceeds from shares
sold
Advisory Class 32,536,160 8,543,873 65,385,070 51,065,387 7,773,616 1,508,613
Retail and
Institutional
Classes 162,287,748 135,384,314 169,501,942 136,369,928 234,397,148 170,807,568
Proceeds from shares
issued in merger
Advisory Class -- -- -- -- -- --
Retail and
Institutional
Classes -- -- -- -- -- --
Distributions
reinvested
Advisory Class 249,737 -- 593,577 151,971 89,521 23,268
Retail and
Institutional
Classes 3,176,005 8,031,905 905,857 11,820,714 5,404,724 15,484,831
Cost of shares redeemed
Advisory Class (11,408,948) (34,256) (45,346,860) (13,654,662) (1,884,358) (1,693,395)
Retail and
Institutional
Classes (130,895,931) (144,958,423) (114,755,223) (60,774,804) (166,990,221) (163,430,204)
------------- ------------- ------------- ------------ ------------- -------------
Net increase
(decrease) in net
assets from share
transactions 55,944,771 6,967,413 76,284,363 124,978,534 78,790,430 22,700,681
------------- ------------- ------------- ------------ ------------- -------------
Net Increase
(Decrease) in Net
Assets 73,726,334 20,102,360 635,658 123,370,872 102,649,098 41,747,298
NET ASSETS
Beginning 82,890,457 62,788,097 281,570,520 158,199,648 145,353,582 103,606,284
------------- ------------- ------------- ------------ ------------- -------------
Ending $ 156,616,791 $ 82,890,457 $ 282,206,178 $281,570,520 $ 248,002,680 $ 145,353,582
------------- ------------- ------------- ------------ ------------- -------------
Undistributed net
investment income
(loss), ending $ (1,982,021) $ (1,180,276) $ (2,164,624) $ (938,420) $ (7,189,744) $ (5,254,694)
------------- ------------- ------------- ------------ ------------- -------------
ADVISORY CLASS -- CAPITAL
SHARE ACTIVITY
Shares sold 1,567,046 458,377 4,616,946 2,910,075 350,299 88,591
Shares issued in merger -- -- -- -- -- --
Distributions
reinvested 12,918 -- 36,438 9,663 4,352 1,377
Shares redeemed (563,058) (2,123) (3,431,547) (814,722) (89,828) (99,927)
------------- ------------- ------------- ------------ ------------- -------------
Net Advisory Share
Activity 1,016,906 456,254 1,221,837 2,105,016 264,823 (9,959)
------------- ------------- ------------- ------------ ------------- -------------
</TABLE>
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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NOTE A -- ORGANIZATION
Pilgrim Mutual Funds, formerly Nicholas-Applegate Mutual Funds, (the "Trust"),
is an open end management investment company organized as a Delaware business
trust with a number of separate series (Funds), including the twelve Funds
covered by this report. The Funds' prospectus describes the investment objective
of the respective Funds. Each Fund is a registered, diversified, open-end
management investment company with their operations accounted for separately.
The Trust offers Advisory shares (Class Q), Institutional shares (Class I) and
retail shares (Class A, B and C). The Advisory shares have a shareholder
servicing fee, the retail shares may have front-end or deferred sales charges
and have distribution or shareholder servicing fees, and the Institutional
shares have no sales charge, distribution or shareholder servicing fees. Mini
Cap Growth offers Institutional shares only.
REORGANIZATION
Before a shareholder approved reorganization effective July 24, 1998, the
series of the Trust invested all of their assets in corresponding portfolios of
Nicholas-Applegate Investment Trust, an arrangement known as a "master/feeder"
structure. Upon the reorganization, the Institutional Portfolio series of the
Trust were renamed Funds and were authorized to issue multiple classes of
shares, and their outstanding shares were reclassified as Class I shares. At the
same time, the A, B, C and Advisory Portfolios of the Trust (other than the
Government Income Portfolios) transferred their assets to the corresponding
Funds, and their shareholders received Class A, B, C and Q shares of the Funds
on a tax-free basis. The A, B, C and Advisory Government Income Portfolios
transferred their assets to the Fully Discretionary Fixed Income Fund, and their
shareholders received Class A, B, C and Q shares of that Fund. Note F describes
the net assets received by each Fund in the reorganization.
As part of the reorganization, the following Funds changed to more descriptive
names:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NEW NAME FORMERLY
- ----------------------------- -----------------------------
<S> <C>
Mid Cap Growth Core Growth
Small Cap Growth Emerging Growth
Convertible Income & Growth
Fully Discretionary Fixed
High Quality Bond Income
</TABLE>
NOTE B -- SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Funds in
preparing these financial statements are described below. The policies conform
with generally accepted accounting principles.
SECURITY VALUATIONS
The Funds value equity securities traded on national or international
exchanges and market systems at the last sales price reported by the security's
primary market at the time of daily valuation. If a last sales price is not
available, these securities are valued at the mean between last reported bid and
ask prices. Debt securities are valued at bid prices obtained from independent
pricing services or from one or more dealers making markets in the securities.
Security prices quoted in a foreign currency are translated using the current
U.S. dollar exchange rate. Short-term securities maturing within 60 days are
valued at amortized cost which approximates market value. When market quotations
for securities are not readily available, a fair value is determined under the
direction of the Board of Trustees.
SECURITY TRANSACTIONS AND INVESTMENT INCOME
Security transactions are accounted for on trade date. Realized gains and
losses from security transactions are determined on an identified-cost basis.
Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date or, for certain foreign
securities, when the information becomes available to the Funds. Interest income
is recorded on an accrual basis. Discounts and
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premiums on debt securities are accreted and amortized on the same basis as used
for federal tax reporting.
FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS
At each net asset valuation date, the value of assets and liabilities
denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars using the
current exchange rate. Security transactions, income and expenses are converted
at the prevailing exchange rate on the day of the event. The effect of changes
in exchange rates on securities denominated in a foreign currency is included
with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss of the associated security.
Other foreign currency gains or losses are reported separately.
Certain Funds may use forward foreign currency contracts to reduce their
exposure to currency fluctuations of their foreign securities. These contracts
are commitments to purchase or sell a foreign currency at a specified rate on a
future date. When the contract is fulfilled or closed, gains or losses are
realized. Until then, the gain or loss is included in unrealized appreciation or
depreciation of investments. The contract commitment is fully collateralized by
cash or securities of the Fund. Foreign denominated assets and forward currency
contracts may involve more risks than domestic transactions, including currency
risk, political and economic risk, regulatory and market risk. Evaluating and
monitoring such risk exposure is a part of the Funds' management strategy.
FUTURES CONTRACTS
Each Fund may enter into futures contracts involving foreign currency,
interest rates, securities, and securities indices, for hedging purposes only. A
futures contract obligates the seller of the contract to deliver and the
purchaser of the contract to take delivery of the type of foreign currency,
financial instrument or security called for in the contract at a specified
future time for a specified price. Upon entering into such a contract, a Fund is
required to deposit and maintain as collateral such initial margin as required
by the exchange on which the contract is traded. Pursuant to the contract, a
Fund agrees to receive from or pay to the broker an amount equal to the daily
fluctuations in the value of the contract. Such receipts or payments are known
as variation margin and are recorded as unrealized gains or losses by the Fund.
When the contract is closed, the Fund records a realized gain or loss equal to
the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and
the value at the time it was closed.
FUND EXPENSES AND MULTI-CLASS ALLOCATIONS
Each Fund bears expenses incurred specifically on its behalf plus an
allocation of its share of Trust level expenses. Each share offered by a Fund
has equal rights to assets but incurs certain Class specific expenses. The Fund
allocates income, gains and losses, both realized and unrealized, and Fund level
expenses, except for Class specific expenses, based on the relative net assets
of each Class.
SECURITIES LENDING
Each Fund may temporarily loan securities up to 30% of its total assets to
brokers, dealers or other financial institutions in exchange for a negotiated
lender's fee. The borrower fully collateralizes the loans with cash, letters of
credit or U.S. Government securities.
The market value of securities on loan and the related collateral at March 31,
1999 were:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
MARKET VALUE COLLATERAL
FUND (IN 000'S) (IN 000'S)
- -------------------------------------------- ------------ -----------
<S> <C> <C>
Large Cap Growth............................ $ 3,249 $ 3,363
Mid Cap Growth.............................. 65,334 66,833
Small Cap Growth............................ 128,214 131,775
Mini Cap Growth............................. 12,389 12,557
Convertible................................. 4,553 4,591
International Core Growth................... 4,108 4,220
International Small Cap Growth.............. 2,957 3,134
Emerging Countries.......................... 18,076 18,539
Worldwide Growth............................ 15,457 15,894
</TABLE>
FEDERAL INCOME TAXES
The Funds intend to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code
applicable to
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regulated investment companies and to distribute substantially all of their
taxable income to shareholders. Accordingly, no provision for federal income
taxes is required. A Fund investing in foreign securities records any foreign
taxes on income and gains on such investments in accordance with the applicable
tax rules. The Funds' tax accounting treatment of loss deferrals, passive
foreign investment companies and expiration of capital loss carryforwards are
different from the financial statement recognition of income and gains.
Capital loss carryforwards may be used to offset current or future capital
gains until expiration. The capital loss carryforwards for Nicholas-Applegate
Portfolios A, B, C and Q under the master/feeder structure may be used by the
newly restructured Funds subject to certain limitations. The following table
reflects the capital loss carryforwards as of July 24, 1998, as well as the
expiration dates as of April 1, 1998.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
CAPITAL LOSS
CARRYFORWARDS EXPIRATION
FUND (IN 000'S) DATE
- ------------------------------------------ ------------- -----------
<S> <C> <C>
High Yield Bond........................... $ 2,920 2007
Emerging Countries........................ 87,816 2005-2007
</TABLE>
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS
The Funds record distributions to shareholders on the ex-dividend date.
Distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations that may
differ from generally accepted accounting principles. Accordingly, the Funds'
capital accounts are periodically reclassified to reflect income and gains
available for distribution under income tax regulations. The Funds make income
and capital gain distributions at least annually. Funds with income objectives
make distributions either quarterly, monthly or daily in accordance with their
respective prospectuses.
USE OF ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that
affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes.
Actual results could differ from these estimates.
RECLASSIFICATIONS
As a result of the reorganization discussed in Note A, the statements of
changes in net assets for the year ended March 31, 1998 have been reclassified
to conform to the current year presentation.
NOTE C -- TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES
Nicholas-Applegate Capital Management, as the Investment Advisor of the Funds,
receives the following annual fees payable monthly based on the average daily
net assets of each Fund.
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Mini Cap Growth and Emerging
Countries............................. 1.25%
Small Cap Growth, International Core
Growth, International Small Cap Growth
and Worldwide Growth.................. 1.00%
Large Cap Growth, Mid Cap Growth,
Balanced Growth and Convertible....... 0.75%
High Yield Bond......................... 0.60%
High Quality Bond....................... 0.45%
</TABLE>
The fees are reduced on Mid Cap Growth, Balanced Growth, Convertible, High
Quality Bond, International Core Growth, International Small Cap Growth and
Worldwide Growth when the average net assets exceed $500 million.
Under an Administrative Services agreement the Investment Advisor provides
operational support services for certain Classes of the Funds at an annual fee
on average daily net assets of 0.10% for retail and 0.05% for Advisory Classes.
Beginning on November 10, 1998, the Advisory Class was no longer charged this
fee.
The Investment Advisor has volunteered to limit the Funds' expenses to certain
levels through March 31, 1999. Expenses reimbursed by the Investment Advisor
through March 31, 1998 may be recouped from the Funds through March 31, 2003.
Any expenses reimbursed after March 31, 1998 may
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be recouped within five years after the year in which they were reimbursed. The
Investment Advisor will recover such reimbursements to the extent of the
difference between a Fund's actual expenses (exclusive of interest expense and
credit facility fees), when they fall below the limit, and the voluntary limit.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EXPENSE LIMITS BY CLASS
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RETAIL
CLASSES
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS A/ ADVISORY UNREIMBURSED
FUND CLASS CLASSES B&C CLASS AMOUNTS
- -------------------- ------------- ------------ ----------- -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Large Cap Growth.... 1.00% 1.60%/2.25% 1.25% $ 300,116
Mid Cap Growth...... 1.00% 1.60%/2.25% 1.25% 1,547,229
Small Cap Growth.... 1.17% 1.95%/2.60% 1.50% 1,653,384
Mini Cap Growth..... 1.56% n/a/n/a n/a 459,651
Balanced Growth..... n/a 1.60%/2.25% 1.25% 1,437,766
Convertible......... 1.00% 1.60%/2.25% 1.25% 1,413,974
High Quality Bond... 0.45% 0.95%/1.35% 0.85% 1,904,182
High Yield Bond..... 0.75% 1.10%/1.75% 1.00% 448,984
International Core
Growth............. 1.40% 1.95%/2.60% 1.65% 495,879
International Small
Cap Growth......... 1.40% 1.95%/2.60% 1.65% 1,408,928
Emerging
Countries.......... 1.65% 2.25%/2.90% 1.90% 2,256,119
Worldwide Growth.... 1.35% 1.85%/2.50% 1.60% 1,605,061
</TABLE>
The Trust has a distribution plan (12b-1) under which Nicholas-Applegate
Securities, the Distributor and an affiliate of the Investment Advisor, is paid
for certain activities related to the sale of shares. Both the retail and
Advisory Classes have a shareholder servicing agreement with the Distributor
which allows the Distributor to pay other financial institutions for shareholder
account maintenance and servicing. Each Class pays an annual fee on its average
daily net assets of up to 0.25% on Class A and 0.75% on Classes B and C under
the distribution plan, and up to 0.10% on Class A and 0.25% on Classes B, C and
Q under the shareholder servicing agreement.
The Distributor also receives a portion of the front-end sales charge and all
of the deferred sales charges of the retail Classes. During the fiscal year
ended March 31, 1999 the Distributor received the following sales charges net of
amounts re-allowed to other broker-dealers:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Large Cap Growth..................... $ 44,192
Mid Cap Growth....................... 199,000
Small Cap Growth..................... 200,791
Balanced Growth...................... 14,427
Convertible.......................... 199,214
High Quality Bond.................... 67,980
High Yield Bond...................... 125,934
International Core Growth............ 71,702
International Small Cap Growth....... 108,313
Emerging Countries................... 194,217
Worldwide Growth..................... 54,170
</TABLE>
Certain officers of the Trust are also officers of the Investment Advisor and
Distributor. The Trustees who are not affiliated with the Investment Advisor
receive annual compensation of approximately $18,000 each from the Trust.
NOTE D -- INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS
The following table presents purchases and sales of securities, excluding
short-term investments, during the fiscal year ended March 31, 1999 to indicate
the volume of transactions in each Fund. The tax cost of securities held at
March 31, 1999, and the related gross and net unrealized appreciation and
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depreciation, provides aggregate information on a tax basis against which future
gains and losses on these investments are measured for distribution purposes.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
GROSS GROSS NET UNREALIZED
UNREALIZED UNREALIZED APPRECIATION
PURCHASES SALES TAX COST APPRECIATION DEPRECIATION (DEPRECIATION)
FUND (IN 000'S) (IN 000'S) (IN 000'S) (IN 000'S) (IN 000'S) (IN 000'S)
- ------------------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- ------------ ------------- --------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Large Cap Growth........ $ 79,922 $ 57,336 $ 41,319 $ 11,407 $ 258 $ 11,149
Mid Cap Growth.......... 619,476 730,084 324,558 128,025 7,226 120,799
Small Cap Growth........ 484,724 718,845 341,234 189,541 25,732 163,809
Mini Cap Growth......... 81,952 100,981 40,367 17,128 2,843 14,285
Balanced Growth......... 53,529 54,913 30,903 6,968 686 6,282
Convertible............. 365,645 359,344 255,302 70,385 4,742 65,643
High Quality Bond....... 79,808 70,378 33,857 482 762 (280)
High Yield Bond......... 252,013 176,214 101,807 2,009 4,561 (2,552)
International Core
Growth................. 303,078 213,818 142,531 25,177 2,659 22,518
International Small Cap
Growth................. 207,966 156,825 124,438 38,728 3,549 35,179
Emerging Countries...... 632,654 558,072 228,129 56,819 10,834 45,985
Worldwide Growth........ 421,357 360,243 250,733 44,582 2,640 41,942
</TABLE>
NOTE E -- CREDIT FACILITY
The Trust has a $75 million credit facility available to fund temporary or
emergency borrowing. Each Fund pays its pro-rata share of an annual commitment
fee plus interest on its specific borrowings. The credit facility was not used
during the year.
NOTE F -- CAPITAL ACTIVITY
The Trust has unlimited shares of no par value beneficial interest authorized.
The following table shows the net assets of the Funds immediately before and
after the reorganization described in Note A. The reorganization, which
represented a change in corporate form, is accounted for by pooling the net
assets and results of operations of the combined Funds.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NET ASSETS
------------------------
BEFORE AFTER
FUND (IN 000'S) (IN 000'S)
- ------------------------------------------------ ----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C>
Large Cap Growth................................ $ 17,322 $ 17,322
Mid Cap Growth.................................. 432,710 432,710
Small Cap Growth................................ 571,169 571,169
Mini Cap Growth................................. 71,430 71,430
Balanced Growth................................. 34,452 34,452
Convertible..................................... 277,161 277,161
International Core Growth....................... 84,885 84,885
International Small Cap Growth.................. 111,445 111,445
Emerging Countries.............................. 336,147 336,147
Worldwide Growth................................ 146,797 146,797
</TABLE>
The combination of High Quality Bond (formerly Fully Discretionary Fixed
Income) and Government Income, which represented a change in ownership of
separate portfolios, was accounted for as a merger of net assets. The results of
operations of High Quality Bond reflect the full period of High Quality Bond
Class I and combined Fund, Classes A, B, C, and Q, since the merger date. High
Yield Bond underwent a similar merger of separate portfolios on March 27,
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1998 of the prior fiscal period. The net assets merged and the components of the
net assets contributed are shown below.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
COMPONENTS OF NET ASSETS OF ACQUIRED FUND
NET ASSETS ---------------------------------------------
------------------------ PAID IN UNREALIZED CAPITAL LOSS
BEFORE AFTER CAPITAL APPRECIATION CARRYFORWARD
FUND (IN 000'S) (IN 000'S) (IN 000'S) (IN 000'S) (IN 000'S)
- -------------------- ----------- ----------- ----------- --------------- ---------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Date of Merger --
July 24, 1998
Fully
Discretionary --
Portfolio I..... $ 14,805 $ 25,251 -- -- --
Government Income
-- Portfolio A,
B, C, & Q....... 10,446 n/a $ 10,272 $ 174 $ 3,375
Date of Merger --
March 27, 1998
High Yield Bond --
Portfolio I..... 10,692 27,056 -- -- --
High Yield Bond --
Classes A, B, C
& Q............. 16,364 n/a 16,258 71 --
</TABLE>
NOTE G -- CHANGE IN INVESTMENT ADVISOR
On February 19, 1999, the Board of Trustees approved the terms of a new
Investment Advisory Agreement between the Trust and Pilgrim Investments, Inc.
(Pilgrim) with respect to the Large Cap Growth, Mid Cap Growth, Small Cap
Growth, Balanced Growth, Convertible, High Quality Bond, High Yield Bond,
International Core Growth, International Small Cap Growth, Emerging Countries,
and Worldwide Growth Funds, whereby Pilgrim would be appointed as investment
advisor to those funds. Thereafter, Nicholas-Applegate Capital Management would
serve as sub-advisor to the Funds with the exception of Balanced Growth, High
Quality Bond and High Yield Bond Funds. The terms of the new Investment Advisory
agreement are subject to shareholder approval.
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NOTE H -- INSTITUTIONAL AND RETAIL CLASS SUMMARIES
The following provides detail of the Institutional and retail Class activity
which are shown in the aggregate in the related financial statements (in
thousands except NAVs).
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 1999
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DISTRIBUTIONS
DISTRIBUTIONS FROM SHARES SOLD REINVESTED
NET SHARES ---------------------- --------------------- --------------------
ASSETS OUTSTANDING NAV INCOME GAINS SHARES VALUE SHARES VALUE
-------- ----------- -------- --------- ---------- -------- ---------- -------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
LARGE CAP GROWTH
Class A $ 12,445 499 $ 24.94 $ -- $ (162) 387 $ 7,119 9 $ 160
Class B 20,039 800 25.04 -- (78) 722 13,914 4 71
Class C 8,004 321 24.97 -- (23) 293 5,793 1 21
Class I 5,940 221 26.89 -- (22) 252 5,703 1 22
--------- ---------- -------- ---------- -------- ---------
Total $ -- $ (285) 1,654 $ 32,529 15 $ 274
--------- ---------- -------- ---------- -------- ---------
VALUE
Class I $ 15,322 733 $ 20.90 $ (41) $ (636) 492 $ 10,294 32 $ 676
--------- ---------- -------- ---------- -------- ---------
Total $ (41) $ (636) 492 $ 10,294 32 $ 676
--------- ---------- -------- ---------- -------- ---------
MID CAP GROWTH
Class A $ 67,550 3,390 $ 19.93 $ -- $ (5,649) 5,215 $ 93,222 130 $ 2,272
Class B 45,876 1,949 23.54 -- (2,217) 550 11,154 70 1,445
Class C 141,685 7,662 18.49 -- (9,292) 1,185 19,063 122 1,981
Class I 165,014 8,610 19.17 -- (5,782) 1,857 30,558 346 5,781
--------- ---------- -------- ---------- -------- ---------
Total $ -- $ (22,940) 8,807 $ 153,997 668 $ 11,479
--------- ---------- -------- ---------- -------- ---------
SMALL CAP GROWTH
Class A $ 94,428 5,648 $ 16.72 $ -- $ (19,566) 44,256 $ 815,913 919 $ 14,800
Class B 45,140 2,138 21.12 -- (3,014) 1,030 19,581 121 2,372
Class C 144,597 8,756 16.51 -- (20,600) 1,807 29,105 926 14,801
Class I 213,149 15,759 13.53 -- (10,703) 7,191 94,832 916 10,605
--------- ---------- -------- ---------- -------- ---------
Total $ -- $ (53,883) 54,284 $ 959,431 2,882 $ 42,578
--------- ---------- -------- ---------- -------- ---------
BALANCED GROWTH
Class A $ 9,519 500 $ 19.03 $ (208) $ (1,298) 372 $ 7,069 68 $ 1,217
Class B 6,048 297 20.38 (79) (549) 128 2,448 30 567
Class C 21,655 1,180 18.35 (319) (4,142) 185 3,202 210 3,604
--------- ---------- -------- ---------- -------- ---------
Total $ (606) $ (5,989) 685 $ 12,719 308 $ 5,388
--------- ---------- -------- ---------- -------- ---------
CONVERTIBLE
Class A $ 65,742 2,999 $ 21.92 $(1,129) $ (932) 1,235 $ 22,826 85 $ 1,677
Class B 58,736 2,462 23.86 (606) (394) 1,107 22,989 37 775
Class C 95,998 4,286 22.40 (1,087) (1,833) 885 17,300 111 2,256
Class I 88,590 4,115 21.53 (2,171) (791) 635 12,683 101 1,938
--------- ---------- -------- ---------- -------- ---------
Total $(4,993) $ (3,950) 3,862 $ 75,798 334 $ 6,646
--------- ---------- -------- ---------- -------- ---------
HIGH QUALITY BOND
Class A+ $ 5,751 446 $ 12.89 $ (96) $ (19) 646 $ 8,384 6 $ 74
Class B+ 6,637 526 12.61 (232) (58) 595 7,617 13 164
Class C+ 8,128 621 13.10 (294) (75) 533 7,080 8 100
Class I 15,735 1,238 12.71 (922) (440) 552 7,161 106 1,362
--------- ---------- -------- ---------- -------- ---------
Total $(1,544) $ (592) 2,326 $ 30,242 133 $ 1,700
--------- ---------- -------- ---------- -------- ---------
HIGH YIELD BOND
Class A $ 17,327 1,487 $ 11.66 $(1,417) $ -- 2,218 $ 27,084 69 $ 808
Class B 42,960 3,685 11.66 (2,984) -- 3,517 42,704 91 1,044
Class C 21,290 1,826 11.66 (1,608) -- 1,848 22,779 68 776
Class I 11,319 915 12.37 (1,043) -- 268 3,472 51 646
--------- ---------- -------- ---------- -------- ---------
Total $(7,052) $ -- 7,851 $ 96,039 279 $ 3,274
--------- ---------- -------- ---------- -------- ---------
INTERNATIONAL CORE GROWTH
Class A $ 21,627 1,221 $ 17.71 $ (151) $ (114) 4,112 $ 72,899 6 $ 110
Class B 11,033 617 17.89 (17) (40) 318 5,553 2 47
Class C 10,400 580 17.94 (37) (1) 456 7,964 1 28
Class I 107,890 5,467 19.73 -- (12) 4,324 77,170 1 12
--------- ---------- -------- ---------- -------- ---------
Total $ (205) $ (167) 9,210 $ 163,586 10 $ 197
--------- ---------- -------- ---------- -------- ---------
<CAPTION>
SHARES REDEEMED
-------------------------
SHARES VALUE
--------- -------------
<S> <C> <C>
LARGE CAP GROWTH
Class A (199) $ (3,328)
Class B (130) (2,524)
Class C (36) (643)
Class I (187) (4,438)
--------- -------------
Total (552) $ (10,933)
--------- -------------
VALUE
Class I (260) $ (5,481)
--------- -------------
Total (260) $ (5,481)
--------- -------------
MID CAP GROWTH
Class A (6,820) $ (120,721)
Class B (843) (16,827)
Class C (3,371) (52,212)
Class I (3,464) (56,388)
--------- -------------
Total (14,498) $ (246,148)
--------- -------------
SMALL CAP GROWTH
Class A (49,754) $ (917,280)
Class B (1,464) (28,085)
Class C (6,062) (93,185)
Class I (10,529) (137,277)
--------- -------------
Total (67,809) $ (1,175,827)
--------- -------------
BALANCED GROWTH
Class A (282) $ (5,289)
Class B (74) (1,364)
Class C (259) (4,681)
--------- -------------
Total (615) $ (11,334)
--------- -------------
CONVERTIBLE
Class A (795) $ (14,627)
Class B (469) (9,913)
Class C (881) (17,113)
Class I (916) (17,017)
--------- -------------
Total (3,061) $ (58,670)
--------- -------------
HIGH QUALITY BOND
Class A+ (381) $ (4,962)
Class B+ (341) (4,353)
Class C+ (263) (3,483)
Class I (622) (8,115)
--------- -------------
Total (1,607) $ (20,913)
--------- -------------
HIGH YIELD BOND
Class A (1,169) $ (14,038)
Class B (622) (7,282)
Class C (469) (5,466)
Class I (204) (2,673)
--------- -------------
Total (2,464) $ (29,459)
--------- -------------
INTERNATIONAL CORE GROWTH
Class A (3,641) $ (65,603)
Class B (168) (2,893)
Class C (82) (1,412)
Class I (599) (11,218)
--------- -------------
Total (4,490) $ (81,126)
--------- -------------
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 1998
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DISTRIBUTIONS
DISTRIBUTIONS FROM SHARES SOLD REINVESTED SHARES REDEEMED
---------------------- ------------------------ -------------------- --------------------------
INCOME GAINS SHARES VALUE SHARES VALUE SHARES VALUE
--------- ---------- --------- ------------ -------- --------- ---------- -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
LARGE CAP GROWTH
Class A $ -- $ (1) 315 $ 4,335 -- $ 1 (13) $ (178)
Class B -- (3) 239 3,275 -- 3 (36) (494)
Class C -- (1) 65 890 -- 1 (4) (54)
Class I -- (432) 152 2,300 8 109 (104) (1,629)
- ------------------------- --------- ---------- --------- ------------ -------- --------- ---------- -------------
Total $ -- $ (437) 771 $ 10,800 8 $ 114 (157) $ (2,355)
- ------------------------- --------- ---------- --------- ------------ -------- --------- ---------- -------------
VALUE
Class I $ (64) $ (620) 284 $ 5,456 37 $ 683 (56) $ (1,045)
- ------------------------- --------- ---------- --------- ------------ -------- --------- ---------- -------------
Total $ (64) $ (620) 284 $ 5,456 37 $ 683 (56) $ (1,045)
- ------------------------- --------- ---------- --------- ------------ -------- --------- ---------- -------------
MID CAP GROWTH
Class A $ -- $ (19,865) 12,406 $ 224,326 1,013 $ 16,459 (13,083) $ (237,097)
Class B -- (2,515) 1,073 20,188 123 2,327 (799) (15,026)
Class C -- (43,762) 1,750 29,917 2,641 39,590 (4,221) (72,774)
Class I -- (32,727) 3,263 53,116 2,168 32,405 (5,722) (93,209)
- ------------------------- --------- ---------- --------- ------------ -------- --------- ---------- -------------
Total $ -- $ (98,869) 18,492 $ 327,547 5,945 $ 90,781 (23,825) $ (418,106)
- ------------------------- --------- ---------- --------- ------------ -------- --------- ---------- -------------
SMALL CAP GROWTH
Class A $ -- $ (21,481) 104,821 $ 1,931,765 831 $ 15,132 (103,464) $ (1,921,658)
Class B -- -- 1,553 30,441 -- -- (910) (17,600)
Class C -- (29,183) 4,137 72,645 1,443 24,837 (5,946) (104,108)
Class I -- (32,261) 14,212 189,401 2,376 30,980 (13,529) (183,086)
- ------------------------- --------- ---------- --------- ------------ -------- --------- ---------- -------------
Total $ -- $ (82,925) 124,723 $ 2,224,252 4,650 $ 70,949 (123,849) $ (2,226,452)
- ------------------------- --------- ---------- --------- ------------ -------- --------- ---------- -------------
BALANCED GROWTH
Class A $ (87) $ (527) 305 $ 5,583 29 $ 527 (308) $ (5,616)
Class B (27) (69) 101 1,866 5 86 (37) (681)
Class C (157) (1,399) 146 2,672 77 1,411 (268) (4,877)
- ------------------------- --------- ---------- --------- ------------ -------- --------- ---------- -------------
Total $ (271) $ (1,995) 552 $ 10,121 111 $ 2,024 (613) $ (11,174)
- ------------------------- --------- ---------- --------- ------------ -------- --------- ---------- -------------
CONVERTIBLE
Class A $ (947) $ (3,864) 709 $ 12,820 154 $ 2,762 (323) $ (5,890)
Class B (401) (788) 1,126 21,635 51 973 (159) (3,026)
Class C (1,290) (7,550) 792 14,822 408 7,387 (672) (12,485)
Class I (1,679) (2,258) 3,503 60,694 205 3,556 (638) (11,208)
- ------------------------- --------- ---------- --------- ------------ -------- --------- ---------- -------------
Total $(4,317) $ (14,460) 6,130 $ 109,971 818 $ 14,678 (1,792) $ (32,609)
- ------------------------- --------- ---------- --------- ------------ -------- --------- ---------- -------------
HIGH QUALITY BOND
Class A+ n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Class B+ n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Class C+ n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Class I $ (893) $ (157) 386 $ 4,978 81 $ 1,049 (529) $ (6,746)
- ------------------------- --------- ---------- --------- ------------ -------- --------- ---------- -------------
Total $ (893) $ (157) 386 $ 4,978 81 $ 1,049 (529) $ (6,746)
- ------------------------- --------- ---------- --------- ------------ -------- --------- ---------- -------------
HIGH YIELD BOND
Class A $ -- $ -- 174 $ 2,189 -- $ -- (132) $ (1,659)
Class B -- -- 89 1,136 -- -- (2) (30)
Class C -- -- 71 908 -- -- -- --
Class I (517) (551) 492 6,471 18 238 (59) (811)
- ------------------------- --------- ---------- --------- ------------ -------- --------- ---------- -------------
Total $ (517) $ (551) 826 $ 10,704 18 $ 238 (193) $ (2,500)
- ------------------------- --------- ---------- --------- ------------ -------- --------- ---------- -------------
INTERNATIONAL CORE GROWTH
Class A $ -- $ (53) 2,435 $ 38,637 3 $ 48 (1,694) $ (27,350)
Class B -- (42) 501 7,550 3 40 (39) (594)
Class C -- -- 225 3,489 -- -- (23) (348)
Class I -- (1,082) 1,878 31,163 66 1,028 (528) (8,558)
- ------------------------- --------- ---------- --------- ------------ -------- --------- ---------- -------------
Total $ -- $ (1,177) 5,039 $ 80,839 72 $ 1,116 (2,284) $ (36,850)
- ------------------------- --------- ---------- --------- ------------ -------- --------- ---------- -------------
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 1999
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DISTRIBUTIONS
DISTRIBUTIONS FROM SHARES SOLD REINVESTED
NET SHARES ------------------- ------------------- ----------------
ASSETS OUTSTANDING NAV INCOME GAINS SHARES VALUE SHARES VALUE
-------- ----------- -------- ------- --------- ------- --------- ------ -------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
INTERNATIONAL SMALL CAP
GROWTH
Class A $ 25,336 1,205 $ 21.03 $ -- $ (1,154) 4,954 $ 101,530 41 $ 812
Class B 16,158 720 22.43 -- (584) 574 12,178 22 453
Class C 13,226 642 20.60 -- (426) 660 12,934 13 258
Class I 69,077 3,271 21.12 -- (1,657) 1,958 35,647 87 1,653
------- --------- ------- --------- ------ -------
Total $ -- $ (3,821) 8,146 $ 162,289 163 $ 3,176
------- --------- ------- --------- ------ -------
EMERGING COUNTRIES
Class A $ 47,180 3,512 $ 13.43 $(105) $ (331) 3,262 $ 45,427 17 $ 278
Class B 22,338 1,638 13.64 -- (183) 382 5,699 7 118
Class C 19,246 1,465 13.14 -- (171) 522 7,327 5 82
Class I 140,318 10,441 13.44 -- (432) 7,798 111,050 27 428
------- --------- ------- --------- ------ -------
Total $(105) $ (1,117) 11,964 $ 169,503 56 $ 906
------- --------- ------- --------- ------ -------
WORLDWIDE GROWTH
Class A $ 49,134 2,297 $ 21.39 $ (93) $ (5,994) 5,576 $ 110,311 96 $ 1,739
Class B 18,556 766 24.21 (4) (1,182) 545 11,617 39 799
Class C 98,470 4,576 21.52 (40) (13,610) 1,258 23,847 118 2,145
Class I 74,523 3,348 22.26 (327) (401) 4,285 88,623 39 721
------- --------- ------- --------- ------ -------
Total $(464) $ (21,187) 11,664 $ 234,398 292 $ 5,404
------- --------- ------- --------- ------ -------
<CAPTION>
SHARES REDEEMED
--------------------
SHARES VALUE
------- ----------
<S> <C> <C>
INTERNATIONAL SMALL CAP
GROWTH
Class A (4,370) $ (90,419)
Class B (472) (9,959)
Class C (464) (9,056)
Class I (1,096) (21,462)
------- ----------
Total (6,402) $ (130,896)
------- ----------
EMERGING COUNTRIES
Class A (3,852) $ (51,942)
Class B (952) (12,756)
Class C (1,240) (16,381)
Class I (2,520) (33,675)
------- ----------
Total (8,564) $ (114,754)
------- ----------
WORLDWIDE GROWTH
Class A (5,374) $ (107,031)
Class B (319) (6,779)
Class C (1,225) (22,855)
Class I (1,629) (30,325)
------- ----------
Total (8,547) $ (166,990)
------- ----------
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Year Ended March 31, 1999
Shares Issued in
Merger
----------------------
SHARES VALUE
----------- ---------
<S> <C> <C>
HIGH QUALITY BOND
Class A 175 $ 2,260
Class B 260 3,266
Class C 342 4,460
Class Q 23 286
--- ---------
Total 800 $ 10,272
--- ---------
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Year Ended March 31, 1998
Shares Issued in
Merger
----------------------
SHARES VALUE
----------- ---------
<S> <C> <C>
HIGH YIELD BOND
Class A 327 $ 4,153
Class B 613 7,773
Class C 307 3,901
Class Q 42 538
----------- ---------
Total 1,289 $ 16,365
----------- ---------
</TABLE>
- ----------------------------------------
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<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 1998
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DISTRIBUTIONS
DISTRIBUTIONS FROM SHARES SOLD REINVESTED SHARES REDEEMED
-------------------- ------------------- ----------------- --------------------
INCOME GAINS SHARES VALUE SHARES VALUE SHARES VALUE
-------- --------- ------- --------- ------ -------- ------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
INTERNATIONAL SMALL CAP
GROWTH
Class A $ -- $ (624) 6,609 $ 109,494 25 $ 383 (6,427) $ (107,700)
Class B -- (558) 463 8,304 32 517 (218) (3,839)
Class C -- (396) 441 7,326 24 353 (273) (4,516)
Class I -- (7,619) 562 10,260 456 6,779 (1,545) (28,903)
- ------------------------- -------- --------- ------- --------- ------ -------- ------- ----------
Total $ -- $ (9,197) 8,075 $ 135,384 537 $ 8,032 (8,463) $ (144,958)
- ------------------------- -------- --------- ------- --------- ------ -------- ------- ----------
EMERGING COUNTRIES
Class A $ -- $ (3,291) 3,250 $ 56,509 149 $ 2,308 (1,564) $ (27,276)
Class B -- (1,711) 1,214 22,259 102 1,591 (536) (9,195)
Class C -- (2,230) 1,150 20,756 139 2,109 (859) (13,968)
Class I -- (6,563) 2,099 36,846 382 5,812 (608) (10,336)
- ------------------------- -------- --------- ------- --------- ------ -------- ------- ----------
Total $ -- $ (13,795) 7,713 $ 136,370 772 $ 11,820 (3,567) $ (60,775)
- ------------------------- -------- --------- ------- --------- ------ -------- ------- ----------
WORLDWIDE GROWTH
Class A $ -- $ (4,404) 5,938 $ 108,062 214 $ 3,565 (5,576) $ (102,392)
Class B -- (549) 293 5,360 26 449 (188) (3,334)
Class C -- (12,371) 436 7,995 664 10,935 (834) (15,192)
Class I -- (542) 3,023 49,390 35 536 (2,592) (42,512)
- ------------------------- -------- --------- ------- --------- ------ -------- ------- ----------
Total $ -- $ (17,866) 9,690 $ 170,807 939 $ 15,485 (9,190) $ (163,430)
- ------------------------- -------- --------- ------- --------- ------ -------- ------- ----------
</TABLE>
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SPECIAL MEETINGS OF SHAREHOLDERS
A series of special meetings of shareholders of the Trust were held at the
offices of the Trust on March 23, 1998, March 26, 1998, and June 5, 1998. A
brief description of each matter voted upon as well as the voting results are
outlined below.
1. Shareholders of the Institutional Portfolios were asked to vote upon an
amendment to the Trusts' Declaration of Trust authorizing its Board of
Trustees to create classes of shares of the Institutional Portfolios, to
rename the Institutional Portfolios as the "Funds" and to designate the
existing shares of the Institutional Portfolios as "Class I" shares of the
Funds.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
INSTITUTIONAL PORTFOLIO FOR AGAINST ABSTAINING TOTAL
- ----------------------------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balanced Growth.............. 46,650 -- 34 46,684
Convertible(1)............... 3,513,890 -- 279 3,514,169
Emerging Countries........... 2,460,148 7,576 167 2,467,891
Global Growth & Income....... 309,121 -- -- 309,121
High Quality Bond(2)......... 1,095,280 -- 8 1,095,288
High Yield Bond.............. 338,312 -- -- 338,312
International Core Growth.... 1,638,162 -- -- 1,638,162
International Small Cap
Growth...................... 2,005,760 -- 158 2,005,918
Large Cap Growth............. 112,411 -- -- 112,411
Mid Cap Growth(3)............ 6,801,623 -- 141 6,801,764
Mini Cap Growth.............. 2,458,511 11,202 26,236 2,495,949
Short Intermediate........... 1,043,978 -- -- 1,043,978
Small Cap Growth(4).......... 11,986,928 32,059 106,366 12,125,353
Strategic Income............. 308,625 -- -- 308,625
Value........................ 399,635 -- 131 399,766
Worldwide Growth............. 350,845 -- -- 350,845
</TABLE>
2. Shareholders of the Institutional Portfolios and the Money Market Portfolio
were asked to authorize the Board of Trustees to eliminate each such
Portfolios current policy of investing all of its assets in a corresponding
portfolio of Nicholas-Applegate Investment Trust.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
INSTITUTIONAL PORTFOLIO FOR AGAINST ABSTAINING TOTAL
- ----------------------------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balanced Growth.............. 46,650 -- 34 46,684
Convertible(1)............... 3,513,890 -- 279 3,514,169
Emerging Countries........... 2,460,148 7,576 167 2,467,891
Global Growth & Income....... 309,121 -- -- 309,121
High Quality Bond(2)......... 1,095,288 -- 8 1,095,296
High Yield Bond.............. 338,312 -- -- 338,312
International Core Growth.... 1,638,162 -- -- 1,638,162
International Small Cap
Growth...................... 2,005,760 -- 158 2,005,918
Large Cap Growth............. 112,411 -- -- 112,411
Mid Cap Growth(3)............ 6,801,623 -- 141 6,801,764
Mini Cap Growth.............. 2,458,511 11,009 18,681 2,488,201
Money Market................. 32,231,906 708 -- 32,232,614
Short Intermediate........... 1,043,978 -- -- 1,043,978
Small Cap Growth(4).......... 11,986,928 32,059 1,106,366 13,125,353
Strategic Income............. 308,625 -- -- 308,625
Value........................ 399,766 -- 131 399,897
Worldwide Growth............. 350,845 -- -- 350,845
</TABLE>
3. Shareholders of the A, B, C and Advisory Portfolios were asked to vote upon
the proposed reorganization of the A, B, C and Advisory Portfolios pursuant
to an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization providing for (i) the receipt by
each A, B, C and Advisory Portfolio of its pro rata portion of the assets of
the corresponding series of Nicholas-Applegate Investment Trust, upon
dissolution of such series; (ii) the transfer by the A, B, C and Advisory
Portfolios of such assets to the corresponding Fund of the Trust in exchange
for Class A, B, C and Q shares of such Fund; (iii) the receipt by each
shareholder of an A, B, C or Advisory Portfolio of Class A, B, C or Q shares
of the corresponding Fund in exchange for shares of such Portfolio; and (iv)
the termination of the A, B, C and Advisory Portfolios.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PORTFOLIO FOR AGAINST ABSTAINING TOTAL
- ---------------------------- ----------- --------- ----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balanced Growth A........... 137,199 2,658 4,810 144,667
Balanced Growth B........... 79,926 973 2,068 82,967
Balanced Growth C........... 571,784 23,359 19,639 614,782
Balanced Growth Q........... 6,443 -- -- 6,443
Convertible A(1)............ 1,246,268 85,067 53,901 1,385,236
Convertible B(1)............ 598,288 8,941 25,255 632,484
Convertible C(1)............ 1,700,256 40,783 104,070 1,845,109
Convertible Q(1)............ 181,774 518 2,976 185,268
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PORTFOLIO FOR AGAINST ABSTAINING TOTAL
- ---------------------------- ----------- --------- ----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Emerging Countries A........ 1,389,836 11,056 49,195 1,450,087
Emerging Countries B........ 871,587 15,106 35,797 922,490
Emerging Countries C........ 991,168 24,641 43,133 1,058,942
Emerging Countries Q........ 835,630 13,620 17,059 866,309
Government Income A(5)...... 35,786 5,208 2,790 43,784
Government Income B(5)...... 93,081 75 3,084 96,240
Government Income C(5)...... 206,416 6,536 5,742 218,694
Government Income Q(5)...... 1,406 -- -- 1,406
International Core Growth
A.......................... 115,833 500 4,268 120,601
International Core Growth
B.......................... 171,226 4,838 3,630 179,694
International Core Growth
C.......................... 41,318 3,710 -- 45,028
International Core Growth
Q.......................... 45,571 1,163 -- 46,734
International Small Cap
Growth A................... 224,765 132 2,632 227,529
International Small Cap
Growth B................... 226,522 1,596 9,228 237,346
International Small Cap
Growth C................... 110,154 58 39,726 149,938
International Small Cap
Growth Q................... 8,548 201 -- 8,749
Large Cap Growth A.......... 101,399 1,089 -- 102,488
Large Cap Growth B.......... 63,775 -- 5,526 69,301
Large Cap Growth C.......... 9,645 397 -- 10,042
Large Cap Growth Q.......... 2,046 -- -- 2,046
Mid Cap Growth A(3)......... 2,184,407 42,489 107,979 2,334,875
Mid Cap Growth B(3)......... 783,044 8,446 36,576 828,066
Mid Cap Growth C(3)......... 4,008,874 95,478 494,597 4,598,949
Mid Cap Growth Q(3)......... 426,681 -- -- 426,681
Small Cap Growth A(4)....... 4,401,185 176,289 189,843 4,767,317
Small Cap Growth B(4)....... 917,672 17,971 51,960 987,603
Small Cap Growth C(4)....... 5,200,887 201,855 436,980 5,839,722
Small Cap Growth Q(4)....... 79,480 871 3,854 84,205
Worldwide Growth A.......... 673,839 21,161 26,054 721,054
Worldwide Growth B.......... 232,913 38 5,799 238,750
Worldwide Growth C.......... 2,017,936 51,334 99,945 2,169,215
Worldwide Growth Q.......... 21,757 155 112 22,024
</TABLE>
4. Shareholders for all of the Portfolios were asked to elect the following
Trustees of the Trust to hold office until their successors are elected and
qualified:
Fred C. Applegate
Arthur B. Laffer
Charles E. Young
Arthur E. Nicholas
Dann V. Angeloff
Walter E. Auch
Theodore J. Coburn
Darlene D. Deremer
George F. Keane
For the Portfolios listed, the Trustees each received the following votes:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PORTFOLIO FOR AGAINST ABSTAINING TOTAL
- ---------------------- ---------------- ------------ ----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balanced Growth A..... 175,018 1,507 312 176,837
Balanced Growth B..... 116,966 1,831 113 118,910
Balanced Growth C..... 660,578 6,092 741 667,411
Balanced Growth I..... 46,650 -- 34 46,684
Balanced Growth Q..... 6,443 -- -- 6,443
Convertible A(1)...... 1,270,916 116,355 7,836 1,395,107
Convertible B(1)...... 777,283 19,445 7,449 804,177
Convertible C(1)...... 1,932,993 68,945 3,910 2,005,848
Convertible I(1)...... 3,516,133 -- 122 3,516,255
Convertible Q(1)...... 185,909 518 -- 186,427
Emerging Countries A.. 1,666,613+ 68,568+ 12,367 1,797,542
Emerging Countries B.. 1,174,056 51,672 9,029 1,234,757
Emerging Countries C.. 1,249,671 26,476 3,382 1,279,529
Emerging Countries I.. 2,459,570 7,576 1,161 2,468,307
Emerging Countries Q.. 1,087,663 40,089 -- 1,127,752
Emerging Markets Bond
I.................... 344,193 -- -- 344,193
Global Blue Chip I.... 596,188 -- -- 596,188
Global Growth & Income
I.................... 309,853 -- -- 309,853
Government Income
A(5)................. 43,632 953 4,606 49,191
Government Income
B(5)................. 136,668++ 948 -- 137,616
Government Income
C(5)................. 202,611 6,048 14,809 223,468
Government Income
Q(5)................. 1,406 -- -- 1,406
High Quality Bond
I(2)................. 1,095,280 -- 8 1,095,288
High Yield Bond
I(1)................. 338,312 -- -- 338,312
International Core
Growth A............. 134,930 10,297 1,268 146,495
International Core
Growth B............. 182,340 7,667 1,377 191,384
International Core
Growth C............. 60,098 -- 1,115 61,213
International Core
Growth I............. 1,638,981 -- -- 1,638,981
International Core
Growth Q............. 45,571 1,163 -- 46,734
International Small
Cap Growth A......... 260,326 7,423+++ 132 267,881
International Small
Cap Growth B......... 281,546 13,462 1,338 296,346
International Small
Cap Growth C......... 169,390++++ 7,515 581 176,986
International Small
Cap Growth I......... 2,005,760 -- 158 2,005,918
International Small
Cap Growth Q......... 8,749 -- -- 8,749
Large Cap Growth A.... 104,774 -- -- 104,774
Large Cap Growth B.... 76,170 7,007 7 83,184
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PORTFOLIO FOR AGAINST ABSTAINING TOTAL
- ---------------------- ---------------- ------------ ----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Large Cap Growth C.... 12,647 -- 251 12,898
Large Cap Growth I.... 112,411 -- -- 112,411
Large Cap Growth Q.... 2,554 -- -- 2,554
Latin America I....... 86,894 -- -- 86,894
Mid Cap Growth A(3)... 2,661,222 89,517 8,343 2,759,082
Mid Cap Growth B(3)... 1,087,174 51,311 10,622 1,149,107
Mid Cap Growth C(3)... 5,135,927 -- 385,760 5,521,687
Mid Cap Growth I(3)... 6,802,230 -- -- 6,802,230
Mid Cap Growth Q(3)... 594,557 -- -- 594,557
Mini Cap Growth I..... 3,177,559 8,288 5,616 3,191,463
Money Market.......... 34,608,375 -- 751 34,609,126
Short Intermediate
I.................... 1,043,978 -- -- 1,043,978
Small Cap Growth
A(4)................. 5,298,173 -- 144,089 5,442,262
Small Cap Growth
B(4)................. 1,180,573 51,027 5,689 1,237,289
Small Cap Growth
C(4)................. 6,379,457 -- 226,912 6,606,369
Small Cap Growth
I(4)................. 11,986,514 32,059 1,106,779 13,125,352
Small Cap Growth
Q(4)................. 83,614 -- -- 83,614
Strategic Income I.... 308,625 -- -- 308,625
Value I............... 399,635 -- 131 399,766
Worldwide Growth A.... 804,022 21,337 3,046 828,405
Worldwide Growth B.... 314,449 3,240 1,949 319,638
Worldwide Growth C.... 2,272,218 -- 58,763 2,330,981
Worldwide Growth I.... 350,845 -- -- 350,845
Worldwide Growth Q.... 14,220 -- 112 14,332
</TABLE>
+ For Emerging Countries Portfolio A, Fred C. Applegate, Arthur B. Laffer
and Charles E. Young each received 1,716,613 votes "for" and 68,562
votes "against" election.
++ For Government Income Portfolio B, Arthur B. Laffer received 140,452
votes "for" election.
+++ For International Small Cap Growth A, Fred C. Applegate received 14,623
votes "against" election.
++++ For International Small Cap Growth C, Fred C. Applegate received 168,890
votes "for" election.
5. Shareholders were asked to ratify the selection of Ernst & Young, L.L.P. as
independent accountants for the Trust.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PORTFOLIO FOR AGAINST ABSTAINING TOTAL
- ----------------------------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balanced Growth A............ 173,471 268 3,097 176,836
Balanced Growth B............ 116,732 -- 2,177 118,909
Balanced Growth C............ 637,650 20,713 9,047 667,410
Balanced Growth I............ 46,684 -- -- 46,684
Balanced Growth Q............ 6,443 -- -- 6,443
Convertible A(1)............. 1,360,911 4,607 29,588 1,395,106
Convertible B(1)............. 787,787 1,783 14,608 804,178
Convertible C(1)............. 1,934,565 15,151 56,133 2,005,849
Convertible I(1)............. 3,516,254 -- -- 3,516,254
Convertible Q(1)............. 185,067 429 930 186,426
Emerging Countries A......... 1,707,053 5,985 34,271 1,747,309
Emerging Countries B......... 1,206,380 6,100 22,279 1,234,759
Emerging Countries C......... 1,254,750 8,587 16,192 1,279,529
Emerging Countries I......... 2,466,786 112 1,409 2,468,307
Emerging Countries Q......... 1,112,378 6,525 8,849 1,127,752
Emerging Markets Bond I...... 344,193 -- -- 344,193
Global Blue Chip I........... 596,188 -- -- 596,188
Global Growth & Income I..... 309,853 -- -- 309,853
<CAPTION>
PORTFOLIO FOR AGAINST ABSTAINING TOTAL
- ----------------------------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Government Income A(5)....... 40,659 1,137 7,396 49,192
Government Income B(5)....... 135,679 -- 1,937 137,616
Government Income C(5)....... 204,329 -- 19,139 223,468
Government Income Q(5)....... 1,406 -- -- 1,406
High Quality Bond I(2)....... 1,095,280 -- 8 1,095,288
High Yield Bond.............. 338,312 -- -- 338,312
International Core Growth A.. 133,197 510 12,789 146,496
International Core Growth B.. 184,911 2,843 4,377 192,131
International Core Growth C.. 61,214 -- -- 61,214
International Core Growth
I........................... 46,734 -- -- 46,734
International Core Growth Q.. 1,638,981 -- -- 1,638,981
International Small Cap
Growth A.................... 266,899 -- 982 267,881
International Small Cap
Growth B.................... 284,198 2,032 10,117 296,347
International Small Cap
Growth C.................... 172,826 3 4,657 177,486
International Small Cap
Growth I.................... 2,005,760 -- 158 2,005,918
International Small Cap Q.... 8,749 -- -- 8,749
Large Cap Growth A........... 103,685 1,089 1,179 105,953
Large Cap Growth B........... 76,480 -- 5,704 82,184
Large Cap Growth C........... 12,250 397 251 12,898
Large Cap Growth I........... 112,411 -- -- 112,411
Large Cap Growth Q........... 2,554 -- -- 2,554
Latin America I.............. 86,894 -- -- 86,894
Mid Cap Growth A(3).......... 2,693,525 20,617 44,942 2,759,084
Mid Cap Growth B(3).......... 1,117,102 11,372 20,633 1,149,107
Mid Cap Growth C(3).......... 5,135,292 44,582 356,248 5,536,122
Mid Cap Growth I(3).......... 6,802,371 -- -- 6,802,371
Mid Cap Growth Q(3).......... 591,517 3,040 -- 594,557
Mini Cap Growth I............ 3,168,700 3,496 19,265 3,191,461
Money Market................. 35,332,925 13 22,145 35,355,083
Short Intermediate I......... 1,043,954 24 -- 1,043,978
Small Cap Growth A(4)........ 5,324,588 35,475 210,997 5,571,060
Small Cap Growth B(4)........ 1,204,324 12,498 20,463 1,237,285
Small Cap Growth C(4)........ 6,389,013 71,618 157,262 6,617,893
Small Cap Growth I(4)........ 7,229,243 -- 5,896,109 13,125,352
Small Cap Growth Q(4)........ 90,625 871 2,802 94,298
Strategic Income I........... 308,625 -- -- 308,625
Value I...................... 399,635 -- 131 399,766
Worldwide Growth A........... 802,970 3,437 21,998 828,405
Worldwide Growth B........... 314,659 1,004 3,975 319,638
Worldwide Growth C........... 2,291,944 10,935 35,866 2,338,745
Worldwide Growth I........... 350,845 -- -- 350,845
Worldwide Growth Q........... 22,025 -- -- 22,025
</TABLE>
1 Prior to July 24, 1998, the Portfolios were named Income & Growth
Portfolios.
2 Prior to July 24, 1998, the Portfolio was named Fully Discretionary
Fixed Income Portfolio I.
3 Prior to July 24, 1998, the Portfolios were named Core Growth
Portfolios.
4 Prior to July 24, 1998, the Portfolios were named Emerging Growth
Portfolios.
5 On July 24, 1998, Government Income Portfolios A, B, C and Qualified
transferred their assets to the Fully Discretionary Fixed Income
Portfolio, which subsequently changed its name to the High Quality Bond
Fund.
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Pursuant to section 852 of the I.R.C., as amended, the Funds hereby designate
the following amounts as capital gain:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Balanced Growth................................. 810,423
Convertible..................................... 790,823
Emerging Countries.............................. 433,310
High Quality Bond............................... 82,031
International Core Growth....................... --
International Small Cap......................... 2,221,926
Large Cap Growth................................ --
Mid Cap Growth.................................. 5,782,119
Mini Cap Growth................................. 4,859,971
Small Cap Growth................................ 19,119,994
Worldwide Growth................................ 1,925,187
</TABLE>
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
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ERNST & YOUNG LLP
725 SOUTH FIGUEROA STREET
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90017
PHONE: 213 977 3200
TO THE SHAREHOLDERS AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
PILGRIM MUTUAL FUNDS
(FORMERLY NICHOLAS-APPLEGATE MUTUAL FUNDS)
We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities,
including the schedules of investments, of the following series of Pilgrim
Mutual Funds (formerly Nicholas-Applegate Mutual Funds): Large Cap Growth Fund,
Mid Cap Growth Fund (formerly Core Growth Fund), Small Cap Growth Fund (formerly
Emerging Growth Fund), Mini Cap Growth Fund (institutional only), Balanced
Growth Fund, Convertible Fund (formerly Income & Growth Fund), High Quality Bond
Fund (formerly Fully Discretionary Fixed Income Fund), High Yield Bond Fund,
International Core Growth Fund, International Small Cap Growth Fund (formerly
International Growth Fund), Emerging Countries Fund and Worldwide Growth Fund
(hereinafter the "Funds") as of March 31, 1999, and the related statements of
operations for the fiscal year then ended, the statements of changes in net
assets for each of the two fiscal years in the period then ended and the
financial highlights of the Funds' Advisory shares (Class Q) for each of the
four fiscal years in the period then ended. These financial statements and
financial highlights are the responsibility of the Funds' management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and
financial highlights based on our audits. The financial highlights for the
fiscal year ended March 31, 1995 were audited by other auditors whose report
dated May 12, 1995 expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial
highlights.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial
highlights are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a
test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements and financial highlights. Our procedures included confirmation of
securities owned as of March 31, 1999, by correspondence with the custodians and
brokers. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and
significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall
financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a
reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements and the 1996 through 1999 financial
highlights referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the
financial position of each of the respective above-mentioned Funds of Pilgrim
Mutual Funds (formerly Nicholas-Applegate Mutual Funds) as of March 31, 1999,
the results of their operations for the fiscal year then ended, changes in their
net assets for each of the two fiscal years in the period then ended, and the
financial highlights for each of the four fiscal years in the period then ended,
as described in the first paragraph, in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
May 7, 1999
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TRUSTEES_ OF_ PILGRIM_ MUTUAL_ FUNDS
Arthur E. Nicholas
Fred C. Applegate
Dr. Arthur B. Laffer
Charles E. Young
Dann V. Angeloff
Walter A. Auch
Theodore J. Coburn
Darlene T. DeRemer
George F. Keane
OFFICERS
Arthur E. Nicholas, PRESIDENT
Peter J. Johnson, VICE PRESIDENT
E. Blake Moore, Jr., SECRETARY
William Maher, TREASURER
INVESTMENT_ MANAGER
Nicholas-Applegate Capital Management
DISTRIBUTOR
Nicholas-Applegate Securities
CUSTODIAN
PNC Bank
TRANSFER_ AGENT
State Street Bank & Trust Company
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