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| Fund Overview |  | | | Adviser: | Mason Street Advisors, LLC | | Sub-adviser: | Massachusetts Financial Services Company | | Objective: | Capital Appreciation | | Focus: | Invests in stocks of small capitalization companies expected to increase sales and earnings in excess of the growth rate of the U.S. economy over an extended period. | | Asset Class: | Emerging Market International Stocks | | Style: | Blend |
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Investments in emerging or developing markets involve exposure to economic structures that are generally less diverse and mature, and to political systems which have less stability than those of more developed countries. These securities are particularly subject to a risk of loss from political instability. Emerging market securities are subject to currency transfer restrictions and may experience delays and disruptions in securities settlement procedures for a Fund's portfolio securities. The volatility of emerging markets can be significantly higher than other equity asset classes. |
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| Fund Facts as of 03-31-08 | | | | Fund Inception | 04-30-2007 | | First Available for Variable Annuity | 04-30-2007 | | First Available for Variable Life | N/A | | Net Assets | $90.33 Million |
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| Top Ten Holdings (% of Net Assets) | | | Gazprom ADR | 7.9% | | Petroleo Brasileiro SA, ADR | 6.3% | | America Movil SAB de CV, ADR | 3.8% | | Compahnia Vale do Rio Doce, ADR | 3.7% | | China Moblie, Ltd. | 3.2% | | Reliance Industries, Ltd. | 2.1% | | Sasol Financing | 1.8% | | Merrill-CW10 Sberbank CLS | 1.6% | | CEZ | 1.4% | | MTN Group, Ltd. | 1.4% | | | | | Total % of Net Assets | 33.2% |
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| Geographic Allocation (% of Equities) | | | Asia | 36.3% | | Europe | 22.2% | | Latin America/ Caribbean | 18.8% | | Mid East/ Africa | 12.5% | | North America | 10.2% | | Australia/ New Zealand | 0.0% |
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The Sub-Adviser uses a bottom-up investment approach in buying and selling investments for the Portfolio. Investments are selected primarily based on fundamental analysis of issuers and their potential in light of their current financial condition and industry position, and market, economic, political, and regulatory conditions. Factors considered may include earnings, price, cash flows, growth potential, and management ability. Quantitative analysis of these and other factors may also be considered. |
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Nicholas D. Smithie, Vice President of Massachusetts Financial Services Company, has been employed in the investment management area of Massachusetts Financial Services Company since 1998. 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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