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| Fund Overview |  | | | Adviser: | Mason Street Advisors, LLC | | Objective: | Long-term Capital Growth | | Focus: | Diversified mix of high-quality growth stocks of medium and large capitalization companies with above-average earnings growth potential. | | Asset Class: | Large-Cap Stocks | | Style: | Growth |
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| Fund Facts as of 03-31-2008 | | | | Fund Inception | 05-03-1994 | | First Available for Variable Annuity | 05-03-1994 | | First Available for Variable Life | 05-03-1994 | | | | | Net Assets | $657.02 Million |
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| Top Ten Holdings (% of Net Assets) | | | Microsoft Corp. | 3.5% | | Monsanto Co. | 2.6% | | Google, Inc. - Class A | 2.5% | | Gilead Sciences, Inc. | 2.1% | | Cisco Systems, Inc. | 2.0% | | Intel Corp. | 1.8% | | Hewlett-Packard Co. | 1.8% | | United Technologies Corp. | 1.8% | | Apple, Inc. | 1.7% | | PepsiCo, Inc. | 1.7% | | | | | Total % of Net Assets | 21.5% |
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| Sector Weightings (% of Equities) | | | Information Technology | 26.5% | | Health Care | 17.9% | | Consumer Staples | 11.9% | | Industrials | 11.4% | | Consumer Discretionary | 10.5% |
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The Growth Stock Portfolio will seek to achieve its objective by selecting investments in companies which have above average earnings growth potential. The Growth Stock Portfolio invests primarily in common stocks of well-established companies, with emphasis placed on high quality companies with strong financial characteristics. The investment process is initiated with a fundamental economic outlook. Further study of economic sectors leads to the identification of growth-oriented industries, and to detailed studies of individual companies. In evaluating individual companies, factors such as the company management team, product outlook, global exposure, industry leadership position, and financial characteristics are important variables used in the analysis. The market capitalization of companies the Portfolio may invest in is not limited by size, but the Portfolio will generally invest in large- and medium-sized companies. The aim of the Portfolio is to seek to reduce overall risk by diversifying its assets in an appropriate manner. This diversification will span economic sectors, industry groups, and companies, while emphasizing high quality investments. |
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The Growth Stock Portfolio is co-managed by David R. Keuler, CFA nd Michael P. Johnson, CFA. Mr. Keuler is a Managing Director at Mason Street Advisors. He received a BA degree from Boston University and an MBA degree from Indiana University. Mr. Keuler has 18 years of investment experience. Mr. Johnson is a Director at Mason Street Advisors. He received a BBA degree from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and an MS degree from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Mr. Johnson has 15 years of investment experience. You should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, expenses and charges of the investment company before you invest. Your Northwestern Mutual Investment Services Registered Representative can provide you with a contract and fund prospectus that will contain the information noted above, and other important information that you should read carefully before you invest or send money. |
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