UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM N-CSR

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES
Investment Company Act file number
811-05017
 Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

610 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:
(800) 523-1918
Date of fiscal year end:
December 31
Date of reporting period:
June 30, 2026
Item 1. Report to Stockholders.
(a) The registrant’s semi-annual report transmitted to shareholders pursuant to Rule 30e-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 is as follows:
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Nomura VIP Asset Strategy Series
(formerly, Macquarie VIP Asset Strategy Series)
Standard Class
Semiannual shareholder report | June 30, 2026
This semiannual shareholder report contains important information about Nomura VIP Asset Strategy Series (Series) for the period of January 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026. You can find additional information about the Series at nomuraassetmanagement.com/vip-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800 523-1918, weekdays from 8:30am to 6:00pm ET.
What were the Series' costs for the last six months ?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment^
Standard Class $29 0.57%
^
Annualized.
Series statistics (as of June 30, 2026)
Series net assets $580,251,270
Total number of portfolio holdings* 405
Total net advisory fees paid (during reporting period) $1,420,751
Portfolio turnover rate 39%
*
Excludes cash and cash equivalents.
Series holdings (as of June 30, 2026)
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Series, with each category representing a percentage of the total net assets of the Series.
Portfolio composition
Common Stocks 60.46%
Corporate Bonds 9.33%
Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities 7.32%
Bullion 6.56%
Exchange-Traded Funds 5.36%
US Treasury Obligations 3.24%
Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities 3.13%
Non-Agency Asset-Backed Securities 1.17%
Non-Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations 1.09%
Collateralized Loan Obligations 0.59%
Top 10 equity holdings
NVIDIA 3.63%
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing 3.61%
Apple 2.04%
KLA 1.98%
Alphabet Class A 1.71%
Eli Lilly & Co. 1.65%
SK hynix 1.60%
Microsoft 1.47%
Alimentation Couche-Tard 1.41%
Amazon.com 1.35%

Availability of additional information
You can access additional information about the Series, such as the prospectus, financial information, holdings, and proxy voting information, at nomuraassetmanagement.com/vip-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800 523-1918, weekdays from 8:30am to 6:00pm ET, or by contacting your financial intermediary.
Householding
In order to reduce expenses, we will deliver a single copy of prospectuses, proxies, financial reports, and other communication to shareholders with the same residential address, provided they have the same last name or we reasonably believe them to be members of the same family. Unless we are notified otherwise, we will continue to send recipients only one copy of these materials for as long as they remain shareholders of the Series. If you would like to receive individual mailings, please call 800 523-1918 or contact your financial intermediary. Your instructions will typically be effective within 30 days after we receive them from you or your financial intermediary. If you choose, you may receive these documents through electronic delivery.
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(5778168)
TSSR-46600H646-0826
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Nomura VIP Asset Strategy Series
(formerly, Macquarie VIP Asset Strategy Series)
Service Class
Semiannual shareholder report | June 30, 2026
This semiannual shareholder report contains important information about Nomura VIP Asset Strategy Series (Series) for the period of January 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026. You can find additional information about the Series at nomuraassetmanagement.com/vip-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800 523-1918, weekdays from 8:30am to 6:00pm ET.
What were the Series' costs for the last six months ?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment^
Service Class $42 0.82%
^
Annualized.
Series statistics (as of June 30, 2026)
Series net assets $580,251,270
Total number of portfolio holdings* 405
Total net advisory fees paid (during reporting period) $1,420,751
Portfolio turnover rate 39%
*
Excludes cash and cash equivalents.
Series holdings (as of June 30, 2026)
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Series, with each category representing a percentage of the total net assets of the Series.
Portfolio composition
Common Stocks 60.46%
Corporate Bonds 9.33%
Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities 7.32%
Bullion 6.56%
Exchange-Traded Funds 5.36%
US Treasury Obligations 3.24%
Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities 3.13%
Non-Agency Asset-Backed Securities 1.17%
Non-Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations 1.09%
Collateralized Loan Obligations 0.59%
Top 10 equity holdings
NVIDIA 3.63%
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing 3.61%
Apple 2.04%
KLA 1.98%
Alphabet Class A 1.71%
Eli Lilly & Co. 1.65%
SK hynix 1.60%
Microsoft 1.47%
Alimentation Couche-Tard 1.41%
Amazon.com 1.35%

Availability of additional information
You can access additional information about the Series, such as the prospectus, financial information, holdings, and proxy voting information, at nomuraassetmanagement.com/vip-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800 523-1918, weekdays from 8:30am to 6:00pm ET, or by contacting your financial intermediary.
Householding
In order to reduce expenses, we will deliver a single copy of prospectuses, proxies, financial reports, and other communication to shareholders with the same residential address, provided they have the same last name or we reasonably believe them to be members of the same family. Unless we are notified otherwise, we will continue to send recipients only one copy of these materials for as long as they remain shareholders of the Series. If you would like to receive individual mailings, please call 800 523-1918 or contact your financial intermediary. Your instructions will typically be effective within 30 days after we receive them from you or your financial intermediary. If you choose, you may receive these documents through electronic delivery.
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(5778168)
TSSR-46600H109-0826
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Nomura VIP Balanced Series
(formerly, Macquarie VIP Balanced Series)
Service Class
Semiannual shareholder report | June 30, 2026
This semiannual shareholder report contains important information about Nomura VIP Balanced Series (Series) for the period of January 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026. You can find additional information about the Series at nomuraassetmanagement.com/vip-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800 523-1918, weekdays from 8:30am to 6:00pm ET.
What were the Series' costs for the last six months ?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment^
Service Class $52 1.02%
^
Annualized.
Series statistics (as of June 30, 2026)
Series net assets $223,068,287
Total number of portfolio holdings* 396
Total net advisory fees paid (during reporting period) $699,359
Portfolio turnover rate 42%
*
Excludes cash and cash equivalents.
Series holdings (as of June 30, 2026)
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Series, with each category representing a percentage of the total net assets of the Series.
Portfolio composition
Common Stocks 60.64%
Corporate Bonds 10.74%
Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities 8.16%
Exchange-Traded Funds 7.53%
US Treasury Obligations 4.78%
Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities 3.50%
Non-Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations 1.20%
Non-Agency Asset-Backed Securities 1.11%
Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities 0.24%
Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations 0.20%
Top 10 equity holdings
NVIDIA 4.00%
Apple 3.37%
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing ADR 3.29%
Applied Materials 2.27%
Alphabet Class A 2.22%
Howmet Aerospace 2.18%
Seagate Technology Holdings 2.16%
Microsoft 2.13%
Alphabet Class C 1.97%
Advanced Micro Devices 1.89%

Availability of additional information
You can access additional information about the Series, such as the prospectus, financial information, holdings, and proxy voting information, at nomuraassetmanagement.com/vip-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800 523-1918, weekdays from 8:30am to 6:00pm ET, or by contacting your financial intermediary.
Householding
In order to reduce expenses, we will deliver a single copy of prospectuses, proxies, financial reports, and other communication to shareholders with the same residential address, provided they have the same last name or we reasonably believe them to be members of the same family. Unless we are notified otherwise, we will continue to send recipients only one copy of these materials for as long as they remain shareholders of the Series. If you would like to receive individual mailings, please call 800 523-1918 or contact your financial intermediary. Your instructions will typically be effective within 30 days after we receive them from you or your financial intermediary. If you choose, you may receive these documents through electronic delivery.
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(5778168)
TSSR-46600H208-0826
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Nomura VIP Core Equity Series
(formerly, Macquarie VIP Core Equity Series)
Service Class
Semiannual shareholder report | June 30, 2026
This semiannual shareholder report contains important information about Nomura VIP Core Equity Series (Series) for the period of January 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026. You can find additional information about the Series at nomuraassetmanagement.com/vip-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800 523-1918, weekdays from 8:30am to 6:00pm ET.
What were the Series' costs for the last six months ?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment^
Service Class $50 0.95%
^
Annualized.
Series statistics (as of June 30, 2026)
Series net assets $712,337,473
Total number of portfolio holdings* 48
Total net advisory fees paid (during reporting period) $2,214,065
Portfolio turnover rate 28%
*
Excludes cash and cash equivalents.
Series holdings (as of June 30, 2026)
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Series, with each category representing a percentage of the total net assets of the Series.
Sector allocation*
Information Technology 35.38%
Industrials 17.41%
Financials 15.84%
Communication Services 8.38%
Healthcare 7.20%
Consumer Discretionary 5.26%
Utilities 2.87%
Consumer Staples 2.22%
Materials 2.02%
Energy 1.20%
Top 10 equity holdings
Alphabet Class A 6.77%
NVIDIA 6.46%
Apple 5.43%
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing ADR 5.30%
Applied Materials 3.66%
Howmet Aerospace 3.52%
Seagate Technology Holdings 3.48%
Microsoft 3.47%
Advanced Micro Devices 3.05%
Amazon.com 3.03%
* Categorizations used for financial reporting purposes may differ from categorizations used for regulatory compliance and/or internal classification purposes.

Availability of additional information
You can access additional information about the Series, such as the prospectus, financial information, holdings, and proxy voting information, at nomuraassetmanagement.com/vip-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800 523-1918, weekdays from 8:30am to 6:00pm ET, or by contacting your financial intermediary.
Householding
In order to reduce expenses, we will deliver a single copy of prospectuses, proxies, financial reports, and other communication to shareholders with the same residential address, provided they have the same last name or we reasonably believe them to be members of the same family. Unless we are notified otherwise, we will continue to send recipients only one copy of these materials for as long as they remain shareholders of the Series. If you would like to receive individual mailings, please call 800 523-1918 or contact your financial intermediary. Your instructions will typically be effective within 30 days after we receive them from you or your financial intermediary. If you choose, you may receive these documents through electronic delivery.
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(5784252)
TSSR-46600H406-0826
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Nomura VIP Corporate Bond Series
(formerly, Macquarie VIP Corporate Bond Series)
Service Class
Semiannual shareholder report | June 30, 2026
This semiannual shareholder report contains important information about Nomura VIP Corporate Bond Series (Series) for the period of January 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026. You can find additional information about the Series at nomuraassetmanagement.com/vip-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800 523-1918, weekdays from 8:30am to 6:00pm ET.
What were the Series' costs for the last six months ?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment^
Service Class $39 0.78%
^
Annualized.
Series statistics (as of June 30, 2026)
Series net assets $390,237,786
Total number of portfolio holdings* 249
Total net advisory fees paid (during reporting period) $875,855
Portfolio turnover rate 113%
*
Excludes cash and cash equivalents.
Series holdings (as of June 30, 2026)
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Series, with each category representing a percentage of the total net assets of the Series.
Sector allocation
Banking 23.81%
Electric 9.79%
Consumer Non-Cyclical 8.33%
Communications 8.03%
Energy 7.14%
Technology 7.04%
Finance Companies 6.52%
Capital Goods 4.98%
Insurance 4.55%
Consumer Cyclical 4.14%

Availability of additional information
You can access additional information about the Series, such as the prospectus, financial information, holdings, and proxy voting information, at nomuraassetmanagement.com/vip-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800 523-1918, weekdays from 8:30am to 6:00pm ET, or by contacting your financial intermediary.
Householding
In order to reduce expenses, we will deliver a single copy of prospectuses, proxies, financial reports, and other communication to shareholders with the same residential address, provided they have the same last name or we reasonably believe them to be members of the same family. Unless we are notified otherwise, we will continue to send recipients only one copy of these materials for as long as they remain shareholders of the Series. If you would like to receive individual mailings, please call 800 523-1918 or contact your financial intermediary. Your instructions will typically be effective within 30 days after we receive them from you or your financial intermediary. If you choose, you may receive these documents through electronic delivery.
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(5784252)
TSSR-46600H307-0826
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Nomura VIP Energy Series
(formerly, Macquarie VIP Energy Series)
Standard Class
Semiannual shareholder report | June 30, 2026
This semiannual shareholder report contains important information about Nomura VIP Energy Series (Series) for the period of January 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026. You can find additional information about the Series at nomuraassetmanagement.com/vip-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800 523-1918, weekdays from 8:30am to 6:00pm ET.
What were the Series' costs for the last six months ?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment^
Standard Class $46 0.85%
^
Annualized.
Series statistics (as of June 30, 2026)
Series net assets $89,784,832
Total number of portfolio holdings* 36
Total net advisory fees paid (during reporting period) $346,296
Portfolio turnover rate 48%
*
Excludes cash and cash equivalents.
Series holdings (as of June 30, 2026)
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Series, with each category representing a percentage of the total net assets of the Series.
Sector allocation*
Oil & Gas Exploration & Production 48.68%
Integrated Oil & Gas 20.77%
Oil & Gas Equipment & Services 12.59%
Coal & Consumable Fuels 5.33%
Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing 2.62%
Oil & Gas Drilling 2.29%
Electrical Components & Equipment 1.57%
Heavy Electrical Equipment 0.80%
Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders 0.57%
Top 10 equity holdings
Canadian Natural Resources 5.92%
Ovintiv 5.73%
Diamondback Energy 5.68%
Permian Resources Class A 5.63%
ConocoPhillips 5.57%
Exxon Mobil 5.31%
BP ADR 4.86%
SLB 4.81%
Expand Energy 4.74%
TotalEnergies 4.15%
* Categorizations used for financial reporting purposes may differ from categorizations used for regulatory compliance and/or internal classification purposes.

Availability of additional information
You can access additional information about the Series, such as the prospectus, financial information, holdings, and proxy voting information, at nomuraassetmanagement.com/vip-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800 523-1918, weekdays from 8:30am to 6:00pm ET, or by contacting your financial intermediary.
Householding
In order to reduce expenses, we will deliver a single copy of prospectuses, proxies, financial reports, and other communication to shareholders with the same residential address, provided they have the same last name or we reasonably believe them to be members of the same family. Unless we are notified otherwise, we will continue to send recipients only one copy of these materials for as long as they remain shareholders of the Series. If you would like to receive individual mailings, please call 800 523-1918 or contact your financial intermediary. Your instructions will typically be effective within 30 days after we receive them from you or your financial intermediary. If you choose, you may receive these documents through electronic delivery.
TSR - QR Code - VIP Funds
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(5778168)
TSSR-46600H638-0826
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Nomura VIP Energy Series
(formerly, Macquarie VIP Energy Series)
Service Class
Semiannual shareholder report | June 30, 2026
This semiannual shareholder report contains important information about Nomura VIP Energy Series (Series) for the period of January 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026. You can find additional information about the Series at nomuraassetmanagement.com/vip-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800 523-1918, weekdays from 8:30am to 6:00pm ET.
What were the Series' costs for the last six months ?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment^
Service Class $59 1.10%
^
Annualized.
Series statistics (as of June 30, 2026)
Series net assets $89,784,832
Total number of portfolio holdings* 36
Total net advisory fees paid (during reporting period) $346,296
Portfolio turnover rate 48%
*
Excludes cash and cash equivalents.
Series holdings (as of June 30, 2026)
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Series, with each category representing a percentage of the total net assets of the Series.
Sector allocation*
Oil & Gas Exploration & Production 48.68%
Integrated Oil & Gas 20.77%
Oil & Gas Equipment & Services 12.59%
Coal & Consumable Fuels 5.33%
Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing 2.62%
Oil & Gas Drilling 2.29%
Electrical Components & Equipment 1.57%
Heavy Electrical Equipment 0.80%
Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders 0.57%
Top 10 equity holdings
Canadian Natural Resources 5.92%
Ovintiv 5.73%
Diamondback Energy 5.68%
Permian Resources Class A 5.63%
ConocoPhillips 5.57%
Exxon Mobil 5.31%
BP ADR 4.86%
SLB 4.81%
Expand Energy 4.74%
TotalEnergies 4.15%
* Categorizations used for financial reporting purposes may differ from categorizations used for regulatory compliance and/or internal classification purposes.

Availability of additional information
You can access additional information about the Series, such as the prospectus, financial information, holdings, and proxy voting information, at nomuraassetmanagement.com/vip-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800 523-1918, weekdays from 8:30am to 6:00pm ET, or by contacting your financial intermediary.
Householding
In order to reduce expenses, we will deliver a single copy of prospectuses, proxies, financial reports, and other communication to shareholders with the same residential address, provided they have the same last name or we reasonably believe them to be members of the same family. Unless we are notified otherwise, we will continue to send recipients only one copy of these materials for as long as they remain shareholders of the Series. If you would like to receive individual mailings, please call 800 523-1918 or contact your financial intermediary. Your instructions will typically be effective within 30 days after we receive them from you or your financial intermediary. If you choose, you may receive these documents through electronic delivery.
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(5778168)
TSSR-46600H604-0826
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Nomura VIP Global Growth Series
(formerly, Macquarie VIP Global Growth Series)
Service Class
Semiannual shareholder report | June 30, 2026
This semiannual shareholder report contains important information about Nomura VIP Global Growth Series (Series) for the period of January 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026. You can find additional information about the Series at nomuraassetmanagement.com/vip-literatureYou can also request this information by contacting us at 800 523-1918, weekdays from 8:30am to 6:00pm ET.
What were the Series' costs for the last six months ?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment^
Service Class $54 1.04%
^
Annualized.
Series statistics (as of June 30, 2026)
Series net assets $167,068,310
Total number of portfolio holdings* 57
Total net advisory fees paid (during reporting period) $506,906
Portfolio turnover rate 24%
*
Excludes cash and cash equivalents.
Series holdings (as of June 30, 2026)
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Series, with each category representing a percentage of the total net assets of the Series.
Country allocation
United States 63.42%
Taiwan 5.90%
United Kingdom 3.13%
India 2.94%
France 2.68%
South Korea 2.63%
Japan 2.48%
Canada 2.30%
Denmark 2.18%
Spain 2.15%
Sector allocation*
Information Technology 30.16%
Financials 15.16%
Industrials 13.74%
Healthcare 9.68%
Consumer Discretionary 9.26%
Communication Services 7.64%
Consumer Staples 5.99%
Materials 3.90%
Energy 1.72%
Utilities 1.58%
Top 10 equity holdings
NVIDIA 5.93%
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing 5.90%
Apple 3.34%
KLA 3.22%
Alphabet Class A 2.79%
Eli Lilly & Co. 2.68%
SK hynix 2.63%
Microsoft 2.40%
Alimentation Couche-Tard 2.30%
Amazon.com 2.20%
* Categorizations used for financial reporting purposes may differ from categorizations used for regulatory compliance and/or internal classification purposes.

Availability of additional information
You can access additional information about the Series, such as the prospectus, financial information, holdings, and proxy voting information, at nomuraassetmanagement.com/vip-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800 523-1918, weekdays from 8:30am to 6:00pm ET, or by contacting your financial intermediary.
Householding
In order to reduce expenses, we will deliver a single copy of prospectuses, proxies, financial reports, and other communication to shareholders with the same residential address, provided they have the same last name or we reasonably believe them to be members of the same family. Unless we are notified otherwise, we will continue to send recipients only one copy of these materials for as long as they remain shareholders of the Series. If you would like to receive individual mailings, please call 800 523-1918 or contact your financial intermediary. Your instructions will typically be effective within 30 days after we receive them from you or your financial intermediary. If you choose, you may receive these documents through electronic delivery.
TSR - QR Code - VIP Funds
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(5784252)
TSSR-46600H877-0826
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Nomura VIP Growth Series
(formerly, Macquarie VIP Growth Series)
Service Class
Semiannual shareholder report | June 30, 2026
This semiannual shareholder report contains important information about Nomura VIP Growth Series (Series) for the period of January 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026. You can find additional information about the Series at nomuraassetmanagement.com/vip-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800 523-1918, weekdays from 8:30am to 6:00pm ET.
What were the Series' costs for the last six months ?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment^
Service Class $50 1.01%
^
Annualized.
Series statistics (as of June 30, 2026)
Series net assets $476,381,389
Total number of portfolio holdings* 35
Total net advisory fees paid (during reporting period) $1,615,552
Portfolio turnover rate 16%
*
Excludes cash and cash equivalents.
Series holdings (as of June 30, 2026)
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Series, with each category representing a percentage of the total net assets of the Series.
Sector allocation*
Information Technology 47.27%
Healthcare 13.59%
Financials 12.85%
Communication Services 9.86%
Industrials 7.45%
Consumer Discretionary 7.07%
Materials 1.49%
Consumer Staples 0.16%
Top 10 equity holdings
NVIDIA 15.64%
Apple 8.61%
Microsoft 7.76%
Alphabet Class A 7.11%
Advanced Micro Devices 5.15%
Amazon.com 5.08%
Visa Class A 4.88%
Eli Lilly & Co. 4.82%
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing ADR 4.00%
Broadcom 3.22%
* Categorizations used for financial reporting purposes may differ from categorizations used for regulatory compliance and/or internal classification purposes.

Availability of additional information
You can access additional information about the Series, such as the prospectus, financial information, holdings, and proxy voting information, at nomuraassetmanagement.com/vip-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800 523-1918, weekdays from 8:30am to 6:00pm ET, or by contacting your financial intermediary.
Householding
In order to reduce expenses, we will deliver a single copy of prospectuses, proxies, financial reports, and other communication to shareholders with the same residential address, provided they have the same last name or we reasonably believe them to be members of the same family. Unless we are notified otherwise, we will continue to send recipients only one copy of these materials for as long as they remain shareholders of the Series. If you would like to receive individual mailings, please call 800 523-1918 or contact your financial intermediary. Your instructions will typically be effective within 30 days after we receive them from you or your financial intermediary. If you choose, you may receive these documents through electronic delivery.
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(5778168)
TSSR-46600H802-0826
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Nomura VIP High Income Series
(formerly, Macquarie VIP High Income Series)
Standard Class
Semiannual shareholder report | June 30, 2026
This semiannual shareholder report contains important information about Nomura VIP High Income Series (Series) for the period of January 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026. You can find additional information about the Series at nomuraassetmanagement.com/vip-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800 523-1918, weekdays from 8:30am to 6:00pm ET.
What were the Series' costs for the last six months ?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment^
Standard Class $34 0.68%
^
Annualized.
Series statistics (as of June 30, 2026)
Series net assets $751,439,110
Total number of portfolio holdings* 643
Total net advisory fees paid (during reporting period) $2,321,045
Portfolio turnover rate 52%
*
Excludes cash and cash equivalents.
Series holdings (as of June 30, 2026)
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Series, with each category representing a percentage of the total net assets of the Series.
Sector allocation*
Energy 12.78%
Media 9.46%
Basic Industry 9.02%
Healthcare 8.65%
Capital Goods 6.82%
Telecommunications 6.63%
Financial Services 6.49%
Leisure 5.33%
Electric 4.99%
Services 4.47%
*  Categorizations used for financial reporting purposes may differ from categorizations used for regulatory compliance and/or internal classification purposes.

Availability of additional information
You can access additional information about the Series, such as the prospectus, financial information, holdings, and proxy voting information, at nomuraassetmanagement.com/vip-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800 523-1918, weekdays from 8:30am to 6:00pm ET, or by contacting your financial intermediary.
Householding
In order to reduce expenses, we will deliver a single copy of prospectuses, proxies, financial reports, and other communication to shareholders with the same residential address, provided they have the same last name or we reasonably believe them to be members of the same family. Unless we are notified otherwise, we will continue to send recipients only one copy of these materials for as long as they remain shareholders of the Series. If you would like to receive individual mailings, please call 800 523-1918 or contact your financial intermediary. Your instructions will typically be effective within 30 days after we receive them from you or your financial intermediary. If you choose, you may receive these documents through electronic delivery.
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TSSR-46600H620-0826
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Nomura VIP High Income Series
(formerly, Macquarie VIP High Income Series)
Service Class
Semiannual shareholder report | June 30, 2026
This semiannual shareholder report contains important information about Nomura VIP High Income Series (Series) for the period of January 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026. You can find additional information about the Series at nomuraassetmanagement.com/vip-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800 523-1918, weekdays from 8:30am to 6:00pm ET.
What were the Series' costs for the last six months ?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment^
Service Class $46 0.93%
^
Annualized.
Series statistics (as of June 30, 2026)
Series net assets $751,439,110
Total number of portfolio holdings* 643
Total net advisory fees paid (during reporting period) $2,321,045
Portfolio turnover rate 52%
*
Excludes cash and cash equivalents.
Series holdings (as of June 30, 2026)
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Series, with each category representing a percentage of the total net assets of the Series.
Sector allocation*
Energy 12.78%
Media 9.46%
Basic Industry 9.02%
Healthcare 8.65%
Capital Goods 6.82%
Telecommunications 6.63%
Financial Services 6.49%
Leisure 5.33%
Electric 4.99%
Services 4.47%
*  Categorizations used for financial reporting purposes may differ from categorizations used for regulatory compliance and/or internal classification purposes.

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You can access additional information about the Series, such as the prospectus, financial information, holdings, and proxy voting information, at nomuraassetmanagement.com/vip-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800 523-1918, weekdays from 8:30am to 6:00pm ET, or by contacting your financial intermediary.
Householding
In order to reduce expenses, we will deliver a single copy of prospectuses, proxies, financial reports, and other communication to shareholders with the same residential address, provided they have the same last name or we reasonably believe them to be members of the same family. Unless we are notified otherwise, we will continue to send recipients only one copy of these materials for as long as they remain shareholders of the Series. If you would like to receive individual mailings, please call 800 523-1918 or contact your financial intermediary. Your instructions will typically be effective within 30 days after we receive them from you or your financial intermediary. If you choose, you may receive these documents through electronic delivery.
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TSSR-46600H885-0826
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Nomura VIP International Core Equity Series
(formerly, Macquarie VIP International Core Equity Series)
Standard Class
Semiannual shareholder report | June 30, 2026
This semiannual shareholder report contains important information about Nomura VIP International Core Equity Series (Series) for the period of January 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026. You can find additional information about the Series at nomuraassetmanagement.com/vip-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800 523-1918, weekdays from 8:30am to 6:00pm ET.
What were the Series' costs for the last six months ?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment^
Standard Class $45 0.86%
^
Annualized.
Series statistics (as of June 30, 2026)
Series net assets $765,853,802
Total number of portfolio holdings* 46
Total net advisory fees paid (during reporting period) $2,882,682
Portfolio turnover rate 66%
*
Excludes cash and cash equivalents.
Series holdings (as of June 30, 2026)
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Series, with each category representing a percentage of the total net assets of the Series.
Country allocation
Japan 12.33%
Netherlands 10.72%
United States 9.47%
Taiwan 9.20%
Germany 7.83%
South Korea 7.33%
Brazil 5.84%
United Kingdom 5.28%
India 5.12%
Canada 4.05%
Sector allocation*
Information Technology 23.83%
Financials 20.18%
Industrials 17.10%
Healthcare 9.06%
Consumer Discretionary 8.33%
Consumer Staples 5.02%
Materials 4.45%
Communication Services 4.23%
Energy 3.00%
Utilities 1.96%
Real Estate 1.15%
Top 10 equity holdings
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing 9.20%
Samsung Electronics 4.08%
ASML Holding 4.07%
ING Groep 3.38%
Daikin Industries 3.33%
SK hynix 3.25%
SMC 3.16%
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria 3.14%
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group 3.01%
Barclays 2.94%
* Categorizations used for financial reporting purposes may differ from categorizations used for regulatory compliance and/or internal classification purposes.

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You can access additional information about the Series, such as the prospectus, financial information, holdings, and proxy voting information, at nomuraassetmanagement.com/vip-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800 523-1918, weekdays from 8:30am to 6:00pm ET, or by contacting your financial intermediary.
Householding
In order to reduce expenses, we will deliver a single copy of prospectuses, proxies, financial reports, and other communication to shareholders with the same residential address, provided they have the same last name or we reasonably believe them to be members of the same family. Unless we are notified otherwise, we will continue to send recipients only one copy of these materials for as long as they remain shareholders of the Series. If you would like to receive individual mailings, please call 800 523-1918 or contact your financial intermediary. Your instructions will typically be effective within 30 days after we receive them from you or your financial intermediary. If you choose, you may receive these documents through electronic delivery.
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TSSR-46600H562-0826
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Nomura VIP International Core Equity Series
(formerly, Macquarie VIP International Core Equity Series)
Service Class
Semiannual shareholder report | June 30, 2026
This semiannual shareholder report contains important information about Nomura VIP International Core Equity Series (Series) for the period of January 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026. You can find additional information about the Series at nomuraassetmanagement.com/vip-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800 523-1918, weekdays from 8:30am to 6:00pm ET.
What were the Series' costs for the last six months ?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment^
Service Class $58 1.11%
^
Annualized.
Series statistics (as of June 30, 2026)
Series net assets $765,853,802
Total number of portfolio holdings* 46
Total net advisory fees paid (during reporting period) $2,882,682
Portfolio turnover rate 66%
*
Excludes cash and cash equivalents.
Series holdings (as of June 30, 2026)
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Series, with each category representing a percentage of the total net assets of the Series.
Country allocation
Japan 12.33%
Netherlands 10.72%
United States 9.47%
Taiwan 9.20%
Germany 7.83%
South Korea 7.33%
Brazil 5.84%
United Kingdom 5.28%
India 5.12%
Canada 4.05%
Sector allocation*
Information Technology 23.83%
Financials 20.18%
Industrials 17.10%
Healthcare 9.06%
Consumer Discretionary 8.33%
Consumer Staples 5.02%
Materials 4.45%
Communication Services 4.23%
Energy 3.00%
Utilities 1.96%
Real Estate 1.15%
Top 10 equity holdings
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing 9.20%
Samsung Electronics 4.08%
ASML Holding 4.07%
ING Groep 3.38%
Daikin Industries 3.33%
SK hynix 3.25%
SMC 3.16%
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria 3.14%
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group 3.01%
Barclays 2.94%
* Categorizations used for financial reporting purposes may differ from categorizations used for regulatory compliance and/or internal classification purposes.

Availability of additional information
You can access additional information about the Series, such as the prospectus, financial information, holdings, and proxy voting information, at nomuraassetmanagement.com/vip-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800 523-1918, weekdays from 8:30am to 6:00pm ET, or by contacting your financial intermediary.
Householding
In order to reduce expenses, we will deliver a single copy of prospectuses, proxies, financial reports, and other communication to shareholders with the same residential address, provided they have the same last name or we reasonably believe them to be members of the same family. Unless we are notified otherwise, we will continue to send recipients only one copy of these materials for as long as they remain shareholders of the Series. If you would like to receive individual mailings, please call 800 523-1918 or contact your financial intermediary. Your instructions will typically be effective within 30 days after we receive them from you or your financial intermediary. If you choose, you may receive these documents through electronic delivery.
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TSSR-46600H869-0826
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Nomura VIP Limited-Term Bond Series
(formerly, Macquarie VIP Limited-Term Bond Series)
Service Class
Semiannual shareholder report | June 30, 2026
This semiannual shareholder report contains important information about Nomura VIP Limited-Term Bond Series (Series) for the period of January 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026. You can find additional information about the Series at nomuraassetmanagement.com/vip-literatureYou can also request this information by contacting us at 800 523-1918, weekdays from 8:30am to 6:00pm ET.
What were the Series' costs for the last six months ?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment^
Service Class $39 0.79%
^
Annualized.
Series statistics (as of June 30, 2026)
Series net assets $128,917,523
Total number of portfolio holdings* 161
Total net advisory fees paid (during reporting period) $247,095
Portfolio turnover rate 118%
*
Excludes cash and cash equivalents.
Series holdings (as of June 30, 2026)
The table below shows the investment makeup of the Series, with each category representing a percentage of the total net assets of the Series.
Portfolio composition
US Treasury Obligations 50.23%
Corporate Bonds 22.44%
Non-Agency Asset-Backed Securities 8.21%
Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities 6.72%
Collateralized Loan Obligations 5.32%
Non-Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations 4.20%
Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities 0.66%
Sovereign Bond 0.26%
Government Agency Obligation 0.16%
Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations 0.15%

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You can access additional information about the Series, such as the prospectus, financial information, holdings, and proxy voting information, at nomuraassetmanagement.com/vip-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800 523-1918, weekdays from 8:30am to 6:00pm ET, or by contacting your financial intermediary.
Householding
In order to reduce expenses, we will deliver a single copy of prospectuses, proxies, financial reports, and other communication to shareholders with the same residential address, provided they have the same last name or we reasonably believe them to be members of the same family. Unless we are notified otherwise, we will continue to send recipients only one copy of these materials for as long as they remain shareholders of the Series. If you would like to receive individual mailings, please call 800 523-1918 or contact your financial intermediary. Your instructions will typically be effective within 30 days after we receive them from you or your financial intermediary. If you choose, you may receive these documents through electronic delivery.
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(5784252)
TSSR-46600H687-0826
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Nomura VIP Mid Cap Growth Series
(formerly, Macquarie VIP Mid Cap Growth Series)
Standard Class
Semiannual shareholder report | June 30, 2026

This semiannual shareholder report contains important information about Nomura VIP Mid Cap Growth Series (Series) for the period of January 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026. You can find additional information about the Series at nomuraassetmanagement.com/vip-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800 523-1918, weekdays from 8:30am to 6:00pm ET.

What were the Series' costs for the last six months ?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment^
Standard Class $43 0.85%
^
Annualized.
Series statistics (as of June 30, 2026)
Series net assets $377,281,848
Total number of portfolio holdings* 61
Total net advisory fees paid (during reporting period) $1,408,213
Portfolio turnover rate 37%
*
Excludes cash and cash equivalents.
Series holdings (as of June 30, 2026)
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Series, with each category representing a percentage of the total net assets of the Series.
Sector allocation*
Information Technology 27.70%
Industrials 25.54%
Healthcare 17.22%
Consumer Discretionary 15.59%
Financials 4.02%
Materials 1.97%
Real Estate 1.72%
Consumer Staples 1.53%
Communication Services 1.13%
Top 10 equity holdings
Cloudflare Class A 3.58%
Monolithic Power Systems 3.51%
IDEXX Laboratories 3.33%
Sterling Infrastructure 3.04%
Snowflake Class A 2.81%
Fastenal 2.55%
Datadog Class A 2.54%
Edwards Lifesciences 2.45%
Novanta 2.34%
SPX Technologies 2.16%
* Categorizations used for financial reporting purposes may differ from categorizations used for regulatory compliance and/or internal classification purposes.

Availability of additional information
You can access additional information about the Series, such as the prospectus, financial information, holdings, and proxy voting information, at nomuraassetmanagement.com/vip-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800 523-1918, weekdays from 8:30am to 6:00pm ET, or by contacting your financial intermediary.
Householding
In order to reduce expenses, we will deliver a single copy of prospectuses, proxies, financial reports, and other communication to shareholders with the same residential address, provided they have the same last name or we reasonably believe them to be members of the same family. Unless we are notified otherwise, we will continue to send recipients only one copy of these materials for as long as they remain shareholders of the Series. If you would like to receive individual mailings, please call 800 523-1918 or contact your financial intermediary. Your instructions will typically be effective within 30 days after we receive them from you or your financial intermediary. If you choose, you may receive these documents through electronic delivery.
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TSSR-46600H596-0826
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Nomura VIP Mid Cap Growth Series
(formerly, Macquarie VIP Mid Cap Growth Series)
Service Class
Semiannual shareholder report | June 30, 2026
This semiannual shareholder report contains important information about Nomura VIP Mid Cap Growth Series (Series) for the period of January 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026. You can find additional information about the Series at nomuraassetmanagement.com/vip-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800 523-1918, weekdays from 8:30am to 6:00pm ET.
What were the Series' costs for the last six months ?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment^
Service Class $56 1.10%
^
Annualized.
Series statistics (as of June 30, 2026)
Series net assets $377,281,848
Total number of portfolio holdings* 61
Total net advisory fees paid (during reporting period) $1,408,213
Portfolio turnover rate 37%
*
Excludes cash and cash equivalents.
Series holdings (as of June 30, 2026)
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Series, with each category representing a percentage of the total net assets of the Series.
Sector allocation*
Information Technology 27.70%
Industrials 25.54%
Healthcare 17.22%
Consumer Discretionary 15.59%
Financials 4.02%
Materials 1.97%
Real Estate 1.72%
Consumer Staples 1.53%
Communication Services 1.13%
Top 10 equity holdings
Cloudflare Class A 3.58%
Monolithic Power Systems 3.51%
IDEXX Laboratories 3.33%
Sterling Infrastructure 3.04%
Snowflake Class A 2.81%
Fastenal 2.55%
Datadog Class A 2.54%
Edwards Lifesciences 2.45%
Novanta 2.34%
SPX Technologies 2.16%
* Categorizations used for financial reporting purposes may differ from categorizations used for regulatory compliance and/or internal classification purposes.

Availability of additional information
You can access additional information about the Series, such as the prospectus, financial information, holdings, and proxy voting information, at nomuraassetmanagement.com/vip-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800 523-1918, weekdays from 8:30am to 6:00pm ET, or by contacting your financial intermediary.
Householding
In order to reduce expenses, we will deliver a single copy of prospectuses, proxies, financial reports, and other communication to shareholders with the same residential address, provided they have the same last name or we reasonably believe them to be members of the same family. Unless we are notified otherwise, we will continue to send recipients only one copy of these materials for as long as they remain shareholders of the Series. If you would like to receive individual mailings, please call 800 523-1918 or contact your financial intermediary. Your instructions will typically be effective within 30 days after we receive them from you or your financial intermediary. If you choose, you may receive these documents through electronic delivery.
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TSSR-46600H851-0826
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Nomura VIP Natural Resources Series
(formerly, Macquarie VIP Natural Resources Series)
Service Class
Semiannual shareholder report | June 30, 2026
This semiannual shareholder report contains important information about Nomura VIP Natural Resources Series (Series) for the period of January 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026. You can find additional information about the Series at nomuraassetmanagement.com/vip-literatureYou can also request this information by contacting us at 800 523-1918, weekdays from 8:30am to 6:00pm ET.
What were the Series' costs for the last six months ?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment^
Service Class $61 1.19%
^
Annualized.
Series statistics (as of June 30, 2026)
Series net assets $97,268,316
Total number of portfolio holdings* 43
Total net advisory fees paid (during reporting period) $408,550
Portfolio turnover rate 61%
*
Excludes cash and cash equivalents.
Series holdings (as of June 30, 2026)
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Series, with each category representing a percentage of the total net assets of the Series.
Sector allocation*
Oil & Gas Exploration & Production 23.97%
Gold 11.01%
Diversified Metals & Mining 8.50%
Fertilizers & Agricultural Chemicals 8.42%
Coal & Consumable Fuels 5.74%
Integrated Oil & Gas 5.41%
Steel 5.08%
Paper Packaging 4.83%
Forest Products 3.82%
Oil & Gas Equipment & Services 3.82%
Top 10 equity holdings
Nutrien 4.87%
Diamondback Energy 4.16%
Canadian Natural Resources 4.10%
Ovintiv 3.98%
CRH 3.67%
BP ADR 3.25%
Glencore 3.18%
Core Natural Resources 3.03%
Hudbay Minerals 2.97%
Steel Dynamics 2.95%
* Categorizations used for financial reporting purposes may differ from categorizations used for regulatory compliance and/or internal classification purposes.

Availability of additional information
You can access additional information about the Series, such as the prospectus, financial information, holdings, and proxy voting information, at nomuraassetmanagement.com/vip-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800 523-1918, weekdays from 8:30am to 6:00pm ET, or by contacting your financial intermediary.
Householding
In order to reduce expenses, we will deliver a single copy of prospectuses, proxies, financial reports, and other communication to shareholders with the same residential address, provided they have the same last name or we reasonably believe them to be members of the same family. Unless we are notified otherwise, we will continue to send recipients only one copy of these materials for as long as they remain shareholders of the Series. If you would like to receive individual mailings, please call 800 523-1918 or contact your financial intermediary. Your instructions will typically be effective within 30 days after we receive them from you or your financial intermediary. If you choose, you may receive these documents through electronic delivery.
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TSSR-46600H703-0826
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Nomura VIP Pathfinder Aggressive Series
(formerly, Macquarie VIP Pathfinder Aggressive Series)
Service Class
Semiannual shareholder report | June 30, 2026
This semiannual shareholder report contains important information about Nomura VIP Pathfinder Aggressive Series (Series) for the period of January 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026. You can find additional information about the Series at nomuraassetmanagement.com/vip-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800 523-1918, weekdays from 8:30am to 6:00pm ET.
What were the Series' costs for the last six months ?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment^
Service Class $9 0.17%
^
Annualized.
Series statistics (as of June 30, 2026)
Series net assets $50,890,877
Total number of portfolio holdings* 11
Total net advisory fees paid (during reporting period) $0
Portfolio turnover rate 27%
*
Excludes cash and cash equivalents.
Series holdings (as of June 30, 2026)
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Series, with each category representing a percentage of the total net assets of the Series.
Portfolio composition
Affiliated Mutual Funds 77.70%
Fixed Income Funds 9.44%
Global / International Equity Fund 26.79%
US Equity Funds 41.47%
Affiliated Exchange-Traded Funds 22.11%
Top 10 underlying funds
Nomura VIP International Core Equity Series – Standard Class 26.79%
Nomura VIP Core Equity Series – Service Class 23.93%
Nomura VIP Growth and Income Series – Standard Class 9.78%
Nomura Transformational Technologies ETF 9.45%
Nomura Focused Large Growth ETF 8.79%
Nomura VIP Corporate Bond Series – Service Class 8.23%
Nomura VIP Smid Cap Core Series – Service Class 5.47%
Nomura Focused International Core ETF 3.87%
Nomura VIP Value Series – Service Class 2.29%
Nomura VIP Limited-Term Bond Series – Service Class 0.97%

Availability of additional information
You can access additional information about the Series, such as the prospectus, financial information, holdings, and proxy voting information, at nomuraassetmanagement.com/vip-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800 523-1918, weekdays from 8:30am to 6:00pm ET, or by contacting your financial intermediary.
Householding
In order to reduce expenses, we will deliver a single copy of prospectuses, proxies, financial reports, and other communication to shareholders with the same residential address, provided they have the same last name or we reasonably believe them to be members of the same family. Unless we are notified otherwise, we will continue to send recipients only one copy of these materials for as long as they remain shareholders of the Series. If you would like to receive individual mailings, please call 800 523-1918 or contact your financial intermediary. Your instructions will typically be effective within 30 days after we receive them from you or your financial intermediary. If you choose, you may receive these documents through electronic delivery.
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(5779450)
TSSR-46600H752-0826
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Nomura VIP Pathfinder Conservative Series
(formerly, Macquarie VIP Pathfinder Conservative Series)
Service Class
Semiannual shareholder report | June 30, 2026
This semiannual shareholder report contains important information about Nomura VIP Pathfinder Conservative Series (Series) for the period of January 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026. You can find additional information about the Series at nomuraassetmanagement.com/vip-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800 523-1918, weekdays from 8:30am to 6:00pm ET.
What were the Series' costs for the last six months ?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment^
Service Class $7 0.14%
^
Annualized.
Series statistics (as of June 30, 2026)
Series net assets $60,666,018
Total number of portfolio holdings* 11
Total net advisory fees paid (during reporting period) $0
Portfolio turnover rate 22%
*
Excludes cash and cash equivalents.
Series holdings (as of June 30, 2026)
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Series, with each category representing a percentage of the total net assets of the Series.
Portfolio composition
Affiliated Mutual Funds 84.15%
Fixed Income Funds 48.74%
Global / International Equity Fund 9.05%
US Equity Funds 26.36%
Affiliated Exchange-Traded Funds 15.67%
Top 10 underlying funds
Nomura VIP Corporate Bond Series – Service Class 30.00%
Nomura VIP Limited-Term Bond Series – Service Class 17.51%
Nomura VIP Core Equity Series – Service Class 16.15%
Nomura VIP International Core Equity Series – Standard Class 9.05%
Nomura Transformational Technologies ETF 7.43%
Nomura Focused Large Growth ETF 6.91%
Nomura VIP Growth and Income Series – Standard Class 5.35%
Nomura VIP Smid Cap Core Series – Service Class 3.70%
Nomura Focused International Core ETF 1.33%
Nomura VIP High Income Series – Standard Class 1.23%

Availability of additional information
You can access additional information about the Series, such as the prospectus, financial information, holdings, and proxy voting information, at nomuraassetmanagement.com/vip-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800 523-1918, weekdays from 8:30am to 6:00pm ET, or by contacting your financial intermediary.
Householding
In order to reduce expenses, we will deliver a single copy of prospectuses, proxies, financial reports, and other communication to shareholders with the same residential address, provided they have the same last name or we reasonably believe them to be members of the same family. Unless we are notified otherwise, we will continue to send recipients only one copy of these materials for as long as they remain shareholders of the Series. If you would like to receive individual mailings, please call 800 523-1918 or contact your financial intermediary. Your instructions will typically be effective within 30 days after we receive them from you or your financial intermediary. If you choose, you may receive these documents through electronic delivery.
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(5779450)
TSSR-46600H711-0826
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Nomura VIP Pathfinder Moderate Series
(formerly, Macquarie VIP Pathfinder Moderate Series)
Service Class
Semiannual shareholder report | June 30, 2026
This semiannual shareholder report contains important information about Nomura VIP Pathfinder Moderate Series (Series) for the period of January 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026. You can find additional information about the Series at nomuraassetmanagement.com/vip-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800 523-1918, weekdays from 8:30am to 6:00pm ET.
What were the Series' costs for the last six months ?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment^
Service Class $3 0.06%
^
Annualized.
Series statistics (as of June 30, 2026)
Series net assets $351,911,633
Total number of portfolio holdings* 11
Total net advisory fees paid (during reporting period) $0
Portfolio turnover rate 24%
*
Excludes cash and cash equivalents.
Series holdings (as of June 30, 2026)
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Series, with each category representing a percentage of the total net assets of the Series.
Portfolio composition
Affiliated Mutual Funds 81.03%
Fixed Income Funds 29.02%
Global / International Equity Fund 17.99%
US Equity Funds 34.02%
Affiliated Exchange-Traded Funds 18.74%
Top 10 underlying funds
Nomura VIP Corporate Bond Series – Service Class 20.20%
Nomura VIP Core Equity Series – Service Class 20.10%
Nomura VIP International Core Equity Series – Standard Class 17.99%
Nomura Transformational Technologies ETF 8.36%
Nomura VIP Limited-Term Bond Series – Service Class 8.08%
Nomura Focused Large Growth ETF 7.77%
Nomura VIP Growth and Income Series – Standard Class 7.59%
Nomura VIP Smid Cap Core Series – Service Class 4.60%
Nomura Focused International Core ETF 2.61%
Nomura VIP Value Series – Service Class 1.73%

Availability of additional information
You can access additional information about the Series, such as the prospectus, financial information, holdings, and proxy voting information, at nomuraassetmanagement.com/vip-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800 523-1918, weekdays from 8:30am to 6:00pm ET, or by contacting your financial intermediary.
Householding
In order to reduce expenses, we will deliver a single copy of prospectuses, proxies, financial reports, and other communication to shareholders with the same residential address, provided they have the same last name or we reasonably believe them to be members of the same family. Unless we are notified otherwise, we will continue to send recipients only one copy of these materials for as long as they remain shareholders of the Series. If you would like to receive individual mailings, please call 800 523-1918 or contact your financial intermediary. Your instructions will typically be effective within 30 days after we receive them from you or your financial intermediary. If you choose, you may receive these documents through electronic delivery.
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TSSR-46600H737-0826
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Nomura VIP Pathfinder Moderately Aggressive Series
(formerly, Macquarie VIP Pathfinder Moderately Aggressive Series)
Service Class
Semiannual shareholder report | June 30, 2026
This semiannual shareholder report contains important information about Nomura VIP Pathfinder Moderately Aggressive Series (Series) for the period of January 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026. You can find additional information about the Series at nomuraassetmanagement.com/vip-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800 523-1918, weekdays from 8:30am to 6:00pm ET.
What were the Series' costs for the last six months ?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment^
Service Class $3 0.05%
^
Annualized.
Series statistics (as of June 30, 2026)
Series net assets $436,486,778
Total number of portfolio holdings* 11
Total net advisory fees paid (during reporting period) $0
Portfolio turnover rate 25%
*
Excludes cash and cash equivalents.
Series holdings (as of June 30, 2026)
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Series, with each category representing a percentage of the total net assets of the Series.
Portfolio composition
Affiliated Mutual Funds 79.46%
Fixed Income Funds 19.19%
Global / International Equity Fund 22.41%
US Equity Funds 37.86%
Affiliated Exchange-Traded Funds 20.31%
Top 10 underlying funds
Nomura VIP International Core Equity Series – Standard Class 22.41%
Nomura VIP Core Equity Series – Service Class 22.02%
Nomura VIP Corporate Bond Series – Service Class 15.06%
Nomura Transformational Technologies ETF 8.85%
Nomura VIP Growth and Income Series – Standard Class 8.74%
Nomura Focused Large Growth ETF 8.22%
Nomura VIP Smid Cap Core Series – Service Class 5.09%
Nomura VIP Limited-Term Bond Series – Service Class 3.64%
Nomura Focused International Core ETF 3.24%
Nomura VIP Value Series – Service Class 2.01%

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You can access additional information about the Series, such as the prospectus, financial information, holdings, and proxy voting information, at nomuraassetmanagement.com/vip-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800 523-1918, weekdays from 8:30am to 6:00pm ET, or by contacting your financial intermediary.
Householding
In order to reduce expenses, we will deliver a single copy of prospectuses, proxies, financial reports, and other communication to shareholders with the same residential address, provided they have the same last name or we reasonably believe them to be members of the same family. Unless we are notified otherwise, we will continue to send recipients only one copy of these materials for as long as they remain shareholders of the Series. If you would like to receive individual mailings, please call 800 523-1918 or contact your financial intermediary. Your instructions will typically be effective within 30 days after we receive them from you or your financial intermediary. If you choose, you may receive these documents through electronic delivery.
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TSSR-46600H745-0826
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Nomura VIP Pathfinder Moderately Conservative Series
(formerly, Macquarie VIP Pathfinder Moderately Conservative Series)
Service Class
Semiannual shareholder report | June 30, 2026
This semiannual shareholder report contains important information about Nomura VIP Pathfinder Moderately Conservative Series (Series) for the period of January 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026. You can find additional information about the Series at nomuraassetmanagement.com/vip-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800 523-1918, weekdays from 8:30am to 6:00pm ET.
What were the Series' costs for the last six months ?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment^
Service Class $5 0.10%
^
Annualized.
Series statistics (as of June 30, 2026)
Series net assets $108,773,632
Total number of portfolio holdings* 11
Total net advisory fees paid (during reporting period) $0
Portfolio turnover rate 23%
*
Excludes cash and cash equivalents.
Series holdings (as of June 30, 2026)
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Series, with each category representing a percentage of the total net assets of the Series.
Portfolio composition
Affiliated Mutual Funds 82.66%
Fixed Income Funds 38.94%
Global / International Equity Fund 13.55%
US Equity Funds 30.17%
Affiliated Exchange-Traded Funds 17.12%
Top 10 underlying funds
Nomura VIP Corporate Bond Series – Service Class 25.24%
Nomura VIP Core Equity Series – Service Class 18.17%
Nomura VIP International Core Equity Series – Standard Class 13.55%
Nomura VIP Limited-Term Bond Series – Service Class 12.72%
Nomura Transformational Technologies ETF 7.85%
Nomura Focused Large Growth ETF 7.30%
Nomura VIP Growth and Income Series – Standard Class 6.44%
Nomura VIP Smid Cap Core Series – Service Class 4.11%
Nomura Focused International Core ETF 1.97%
Nomura VIP Value Series – Service Class 1.45%

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You can access additional information about the Series, such as the prospectus, financial information, holdings, and proxy voting information, at nomuraassetmanagement.com/vip-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800 523-1918, weekdays from 8:30am to 6:00pm ET, or by contacting your financial intermediary.
Householding
In order to reduce expenses, we will deliver a single copy of prospectuses, proxies, financial reports, and other communication to shareholders with the same residential address, provided they have the same last name or we reasonably believe them to be members of the same family. Unless we are notified otherwise, we will continue to send recipients only one copy of these materials for as long as they remain shareholders of the Series. If you would like to receive individual mailings, please call 800 523-1918 or contact your financial intermediary. Your instructions will typically be effective within 30 days after we receive them from you or your financial intermediary. If you choose, you may receive these documents through electronic delivery.
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TSSR-46600H729-0826
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Nomura VIP Pathfinder Moderate – Managed Volatility Series
(formerly, Macquarie VIP Pathfinder Moderate – Managed Volatility Series)
Service Class
Semiannual shareholder report | June 30, 2026
This semiannual shareholder report contains important information about Nomura VIP Pathfinder Moderate – Managed Volatility Series (Series) for the period of January 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026. You can find additional information about the Series at nomuraassetmanagement.com/vip-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800 523-1918, weekdays from 8:30am to 6:00pm ET.
What were the Series' costs for the last six months ?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment^
Service Class $11 0.21%
^
Annualized.
Series statistics (as of June 30, 2026)
Series net assets $329,828,388
Total number of portfolio holdings* 11
Total net advisory fees paid (during reporting period) $252,720
Portfolio turnover rate 24%
*
Excludes cash and cash equivalents.
Series holdings (as of June 30, 2026)
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Series, with each category representing a percentage of the total net assets of the Series.
Portfolio composition
Affiliated Mutual Funds 79.52%
Fixed Income Funds 28.48%
Global / International Equity Fund 17.66%
US Equity Funds 33.38%
Affiliated Exchange-Traded Funds 18.51%
Top 10 underlying funds
Nomura VIP Corporate Bond Series – Service Class 19.83%
Nomura VIP Core Equity Series – Service Class 19.73%
Nomura VIP International Core Equity Series – Standard Class 17.66%
Nomura Transformational Technologies ETF 8.26%
Nomura VIP Limited-Term Bond Series – Service Class 7.93%
Nomura Focused Large Growth ETF 7.68%
Nomura VIP Growth and Income Series – Standard Class 7.44%
Nomura VIP Smid Cap Core Series – Service Class 4.51%
Nomura Focused International Core ETF 2.57%
Nomura VIP Value Series – Service Class 1.70%

Availability of additional information
You can access additional information about the Series, such as the prospectus, financial information, holdings, and proxy voting information, at nomuraassetmanagement.com/vip-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800 523-1918, weekdays from 8:30am to 6:00pm ET, or by contacting your financial intermediary.
Householding
In order to reduce expenses, we will deliver a single copy of prospectuses, proxies, financial reports, and other communication to shareholders with the same residential address, provided they have the same last name or we reasonably believe them to be members of the same family. Unless we are notified otherwise, we will continue to send recipients only one copy of these materials for as long as they remain shareholders of the Series. If you would like to receive individual mailings, please call 800 523-1918 or contact your financial intermediary. Your instructions will typically be effective within 30 days after we receive them from you or your financial intermediary. If you choose, you may receive these documents through electronic delivery.
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(5779450)
TSSR-46600H679-0826
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Nomura VIP Pathfinder Moderately Aggressive – Managed Volatility Series
(formerly, Macquarie VIP Pathfinder Moderately Aggressive – Managed Volatility Series)
Service Class
Semiannual shareholder report | June 30, 2026
This semiannual shareholder report contains important information about Nomura VIP Pathfinder Moderately Aggressive – Managed Volatility Series (Series) for the period of January 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026. You can find additional information about the Series at nomuraassetmanagement.com/vip-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800 523-1918, weekdays from 8:30am to 6:00pm ET.
What were the Series' costs for the last six months ?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment^
Service Class $11 0.21%
^
Annualized.
Series statistics (as of June 30, 2026)
Series net assets $48,087,388
Total number of portfolio holdings* 11
Total net advisory fees paid (during reporting period) $6,692
Portfolio turnover rate 27%
*
Excludes cash and cash equivalents.
Series holdings (as of June 30, 2026)
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Series, with each category representing a percentage of the total net assets of the Series.
Portfolio composition
Affiliated Mutual Funds 78.15%
Fixed Income Funds 18.89%
Global / International Equity Fund 22.04%
US Equity Funds 37.22%
Affiliated Exchange-Traded Funds 19.90%
Top 10 underlying funds
Nomura VIP International Core Equity Series – Standard Class 22.04%
Nomura VIP Core Equity Series – Service Class 21.65%
Nomura VIP Corporate Bond Series – Service Class 14.82%
Nomura Transformational Technologies ETF 8.67%
Nomura VIP Growth and Income Series – Standard Class 8.59%
Nomura Focused Large Growth ETF 8.06%
Nomura VIP Smid Cap Core Series – Service Class 5.00%
Nomura VIP Limited-Term Bond Series – Service Class 3.59%
Nomura Focused International Core ETF 3.17%
Nomura VIP Value Series – Service Class 1.98%

Availability of additional information
You can access additional information about the Series, such as the prospectus, financial information, holdings, and proxy voting information, at nomuraassetmanagement.com/vip-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800 523-1918, weekdays from 8:30am to 6:00pm ET, or by contacting your financial intermediary.
Householding
In order to reduce expenses, we will deliver a single copy of prospectuses, proxies, financial reports, and other communication to shareholders with the same residential address, provided they have the same last name or we reasonably believe them to be members of the same family. Unless we are notified otherwise, we will continue to send recipients only one copy of these materials for as long as they remain shareholders of the Series. If you would like to receive individual mailings, please call 800 523-1918 or contact your financial intermediary. Your instructions will typically be effective within 30 days after we receive them from you or your financial intermediary. If you choose, you may receive these documents through electronic delivery.
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(5779450)
TSSR-46600H661-0826
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Nomura VIP Pathfinder Moderately Conservative – Managed Volatility Series
(formerly, Macquarie VIP Pathfinder Moderately Conservative – Managed Volatility Series)
Service Class
Semiannual shareholder report | June 30, 2026
This semiannual shareholder report contains important information about Nomura VIP Pathfinder Moderately Conservative – Managed Volatility Series (Series) for the period of January 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026. You can find additional information about the Series at nomuraassetmanagement.com/vip-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800 523-1918, weekdays from 8:30am to 6:00pm ET.
What were the Series' costs for the last six months ?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment^
Service Class $11 0.21%
^
Annualized.
Series statistics (as of June 30, 2026)
Series net assets $19,188,357
Total number of portfolio holdings* 11
Total net advisory fees paid (during reporting period) $0
Portfolio turnover rate 23%
*
Excludes cash and cash equivalents.
Series holdings (as of June 30, 2026)
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Series, with each category representing a percentage of the total net assets of the Series.
Portfolio composition
Affiliated Mutual Funds 81.05%
Fixed Income Funds 38.18%
Global / International Equity Fund 13.30%
US Equity Funds 29.57%
Affiliated Exchange-Traded Funds 17.07%
Top 10 underlying funds
Nomura VIP Corporate Bond Series – Service Class 24.75%
Nomura VIP Core Equity Series – Service Class 17.81%
Nomura VIP International Core Equity Series – Standard Class 13.30%
Nomura VIP Limited-Term Bond Series – Service Class 12.47%
Nomura Transformational Technologies ETF 7.84%
Nomura Focused Large Growth ETF 7.29%
Nomura VIP Growth and Income Series – Standard Class 6.32%
Nomura VIP Smid Cap Core Series – Service Class 4.02%
Nomura Focused International Core ETF 1.94%
Nomura VIP Value Series – Service Class 1.42%

Availability of additional information
You can access additional information about the Series, such as the prospectus, financial information, holdings, and proxy voting information, at nomuraassetmanagement.com/vip-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800 523-1918, weekdays from 8:30am to 6:00pm ET, or by contacting your financial intermediary.
Householding
In order to reduce expenses, we will deliver a single copy of prospectuses, proxies, financial reports, and other communication to shareholders with the same residential address, provided they have the same last name or we reasonably believe them to be members of the same family. Unless we are notified otherwise, we will continue to send recipients only one copy of these materials for as long as they remain shareholders of the Series. If you would like to receive individual mailings, please call 800 523-1918 or contact your financial intermediary. Your instructions will typically be effective within 30 days after we receive them from you or your financial intermediary. If you choose, you may receive these documents through electronic delivery.
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(5779450)
TSSR-46600H653-0826
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Nomura VIP Science and Technology Series
(formerly, Macquarie VIP Science and Technology Series)
Standard Class
Semiannual shareholder report | June 30, 2026
This semiannual shareholder report contains important information about Nomura VIP Science and Technology Series (Series) for the period of January 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026. You can find additional information about the Series at nomuraassetmanagement.com/vip-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800 523-1918, weekdays from 8:30am to 6:00pm ET.
What were the Series' costs for the last six months ?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment^
Standard Class $54 0.90%
^
Annualized.
Series statistics (as of June 30, 2026)
Series net assets $1,039,958,434
Total number of portfolio holdings* 36
Total net advisory fees paid (during reporting period) $3,802,297
Portfolio turnover rate 29%
*
Excludes cash and cash equivalents.
Series holdings (as of June 30, 2026)
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Series, with each category representing a percentage of the total net assets of the Series.
Sector allocation*
Information Technology 69.88%
Communication Services 10.10%
Consumer Discretionary 9.71%
Industrials 4.74%
Healthcare 2.77%
Top 10 equity holdings
Advanced Micro Devices 7.52%
NVIDIA 6.54%
Lam Research 6.31%
Seagate Technology Holdings 6.00%
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing ADR 5.98%
Apple 4.20%
Western Digital 4.15%
Broadcom 4.13%
Samsung Electronics 4.08%
Texas Instruments 3.86%
* Categorizations used for financial reporting purposes may differ from categorizations used for regulatory compliance and/or internal classification purposes.

Availability of additional information
You can access additional information about the Series, such as the prospectus, financial information, holdings, and proxy voting information, at nomuraassetmanagement.com/vip-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800 523-1918, weekdays from 8:30am to 6:00pm ET, or by contacting your financial intermediary.
Householding
In order to reduce expenses, we will deliver a single copy of prospectuses, proxies, financial reports, and other communication to shareholders with the same residential address, provided they have the same last name or we reasonably believe them to be members of the same family. Unless we are notified otherwise, we will continue to send recipients only one copy of these materials for as long as they remain shareholders of the Series. If you would like to receive individual mailings, please call 800 523-1918 or contact your financial intermediary. Your instructions will typically be effective within 30 days after we receive them from you or your financial intermediary. If you choose, you may receive these documents through electronic delivery.
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(5778168)
TSSR-46600H588-0826
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Nomura VIP Science and Technology Series
(formerly, Macquarie VIP Science and Technology Series)
Service Class
Semiannual shareholder report | June 30, 2026
This semiannual shareholder report contains important information about Nomura VIP Science and Technology Series (Series) for the period of January 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026. You can find additional information about the Series at nomuraassetmanagement.com/vip-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800 523-1918, weekdays from 8:30am to 6:00pm ET.
What were the Series' costs for the last six months ?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment^
Service Class $69 1.15%
^
Annualized.
Series statistics (as of June 30, 2026)
Series net assets $1,039,958,434
Total number of portfolio holdings* 36
Total net advisory fees paid (during reporting period) $3,802,297
Portfolio turnover rate 29%
*
Excludes cash and cash equivalents.
Series holdings (as of June 30, 2026)
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Series, with each category representing a percentage of the total net assets of the Series.
Sector allocation*
Information Technology 69.88%
Communication Services 10.10%
Consumer Discretionary 9.71%
Industrials 4.74%
Healthcare 2.77%
Top 10 equity holdings
Advanced Micro Devices 7.52%
NVIDIA 6.54%
Lam Research 6.31%
Seagate Technology Holdings 6.00%
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing ADR 5.98%
Apple 4.20%
Western Digital 4.15%
Broadcom 4.13%
Samsung Electronics 4.08%
Texas Instruments 3.86%
* Categorizations used for financial reporting purposes may differ from categorizations used for regulatory compliance and/or internal classification purposes.

Availability of additional information
You can access additional information about the Series, such as the prospectus, financial information, holdings, and proxy voting information, at nomuraassetmanagement.com/vip-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800 523-1918, weekdays from 8:30am to 6:00pm ET, or by contacting your financial intermediary.
Householding
In order to reduce expenses, we will deliver a single copy of prospectuses, proxies, financial reports, and other communication to shareholders with the same residential address, provided they have the same last name or we reasonably believe them to be members of the same family. Unless we are notified otherwise, we will continue to send recipients only one copy of these materials for as long as they remain shareholders of the Series. If you would like to receive individual mailings, please call 800 523-1918 or contact your financial intermediary. Your instructions will typically be effective within 30 days after we receive them from you or your financial intermediary. If you choose, you may receive these documents through electronic delivery.
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(5778168)
TSSR-46600H794-0826
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Nomura VIP Small Cap Growth Series
(formerly, Macquarie VIP Small Cap Growth Series)
Standard Class
Semiannual shareholder report | June 30, 2026
This semiannual shareholder report contains important information about Nomura VIP Small Cap Growth Series (Series) for the period of January 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026. You can find additional information about the Series at nomuraassetmanagement.com/vip-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800 523-1918, weekdays from 8:30am to 6:00pm ET.
What were the Series' costs for the last six months ?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment^
Standard Class $49 0.89%
^
Annualized.
Series statistics (as of June 30, 2026)
Series net assets $229,446,156
Total number of portfolio holdings* 80
Total net advisory fees paid (during reporting period) $796,354
Portfolio turnover rate 58%
*
Excludes cash and cash equivalents.
Series holdings (as of June 30, 2026)
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Series, with each category representing a percentage of the total net assets of the Series.
Sector allocation*
Healthcare 26.04%
Information Technology 23.68%
Industrials 18.71%
Financials 8.64%
Consumer Discretionary 7.59%
Energy 4.50%
Materials 3.84%
Consumer Staples 3.30%
Communication Services 2.22%
Top 10 equity holdings
Mirum Pharmaceuticals 2.34%
PriceSmart 2.18%
DigitalOcean Holdings 2.17%
FirstCash Holdings 2.08%
Kontoor Brands 2.07%
Agilysys 1.99%
Adaptive Biotechnologies 1.98%
Advanced Energy Industries 1.96%
Encompass Health 1.95%
A10 Networks 1.92%
* Categorizations used for financial reporting purposes may differ from categorizations used for regulatory compliance and/or internal classification purposes.

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You can access additional information about the Series, such as the prospectus, financial information, holdings, and proxy voting information, at nomuraassetmanagement.com/vip-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800 523-1918, weekdays from 8:30am to 6:00pm ET, or by contacting your financial intermediary.
Householding
In order to reduce expenses, we will deliver a single copy of prospectuses, proxies, financial reports, and other communication to shareholders with the same residential address, provided they have the same last name or we reasonably believe them to be members of the same family. Unless we are notified otherwise, we will continue to send recipients only one copy of these materials for as long as they remain shareholders of the Series. If you would like to receive individual mailings, please call 800 523-1918 or contact your financial intermediary. Your instructions will typically be effective within 30 days after we receive them from you or your financial intermediary. If you choose, you may receive these documents through electronic delivery.
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(5778168)
TSSR-46600H570-0826
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Nomura VIP Small Cap Growth Series
(formerly, Macquarie VIP Small Cap Growth Series)
Service Class
Semiannual shareholder report | June 30, 2026
This semiannual shareholder report contains important information about Nomura VIP Small Cap Growth Series (Series) for the period of January 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026. You can find additional information about the Series at nomuraassetmanagement.com/vip-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800 523-1918, weekdays from 8:30am to 6:00pm ET.
What were the Series' costs for the last six months ?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment^
Service Class $63 1.14%
^
Annualized.
Series statistics (as of June 30, 2026)
Series net assets $229,446,156
Total number of portfolio holdings* 80
Total net advisory fees paid (during reporting period) $796,354
Portfolio turnover rate 58%
*
Excludes cash and cash equivalents.
Series holdings (as of June 30, 2026)
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Series, with each category representing a percentage of the total net assets of the Series.
Sector allocation*
Healthcare 26.04%
Information Technology 23.68%
Industrials 18.71%
Financials 8.64%
Consumer Discretionary 7.59%
Energy 4.50%
Materials 3.84%
Consumer Staples 3.30%
Communication Services 2.22%
Top 10 equity holdings
Mirum Pharmaceuticals 2.34%
PriceSmart 2.18%
DigitalOcean Holdings 2.17%
FirstCash Holdings 2.08%
Kontoor Brands 2.07%
Agilysys 1.99%
Adaptive Biotechnologies 1.98%
Advanced Energy Industries 1.96%
Encompass Health 1.95%
A10 Networks 1.92%
* Categorizations used for financial reporting purposes may differ from categorizations used for regulatory compliance and/or internal classification purposes.

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You can access additional information about the Series, such as the prospectus, financial information, holdings, and proxy voting information, at nomuraassetmanagement.com/vip-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800 523-1918, weekdays from 8:30am to 6:00pm ET, or by contacting your financial intermediary.
Householding
In order to reduce expenses, we will deliver a single copy of prospectuses, proxies, financial reports, and other communication to shareholders with the same residential address, provided they have the same last name or we reasonably believe them to be members of the same family. Unless we are notified otherwise, we will continue to send recipients only one copy of these materials for as long as they remain shareholders of the Series. If you would like to receive individual mailings, please call 800 523-1918 or contact your financial intermediary. Your instructions will typically be effective within 30 days after we receive them from you or your financial intermediary. If you choose, you may receive these documents through electronic delivery.
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(5778168)
TSSR-46600H786-0826
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Nomura VIP Smid Cap Core Series
(formerly, Macquarie VIP Smid Cap Core Series)
Service Class
Semiannual shareholder report | June 30, 2026
This semiannual shareholder report contains important information about Nomura VIP Smid Cap Core Series (Series) for the period of January 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026. You can find additional information about the Series at nomuraassetmanagement.com/vip-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800 523-1918, weekdays from 8:30am to 6:00pm ET.
What were the Series' costs for the last six months ?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment^
Service Class $65 1.19%
^
Annualized.
Series statistics (as of June 30, 2026)
Series net assets $218,322,623
Total number of portfolio holdings* 124
Total net advisory fees paid (during reporting period) $838,016
Portfolio turnover rate 30%
*
Excludes cash and cash equivalents.
Series holdings (as of June 30, 2026)
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Series, with each category representing a percentage of the total net assets of the Series.
Sector allocation*
Industrials 26.20%
Information Technology 17.15%
Financials 15.04%
Healthcare 12.48%
Consumer Discretionary 8.32%
Real Estate 4.99%
Energy 4.48%
Materials 3.80%
Consumer Staples 2.78%
Utilities 1.90%
Communication Services 1.51%
Top 10 equity holdings
Semtech 2.18%
MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings 1.94%
Ligand Pharmaceuticals 1.86%
Casey's General Stores 1.81%
East West Bancorp 1.78%
Axsome Therapeutics 1.70%
Astera Labs 1.69%
Axis Capital Holdings 1.58%
Ally Financial 1.53%
Liberty Energy 1.44%
* Categorizations used for financial reporting purposes may differ from categorizations used for regulatory compliance and/or internal classification purposes.

Availability of additional information
You can access additional information about the Series, such as the prospectus, financial information, holdings, and proxy voting information, at nomuraassetmanagement.com/vip-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800 523-1918, weekdays from 8:30am to 6:00pm ET, or by contacting your financial intermediary.
Householding
In order to reduce expenses, we will deliver a single copy of prospectuses, proxies, financial reports, and other communication to shareholders with the same residential address, provided they have the same last name or we reasonably believe them to be members of the same family. Unless we are notified otherwise, we will continue to send recipients only one copy of these materials for as long as they remain shareholders of the Series. If you would like to receive individual mailings, please call 800 523-1918 or contact your financial intermediary. Your instructions will typically be effective within 30 days after we receive them from you or your financial intermediary. If you choose, you may receive these documents through electronic delivery.
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Semiannual shareholder report | June 30, 2026
This semiannual shareholder report contains important information about Nomura VIP Value Series (Series) for the period of January 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026. You can find additional information about the Series at nomuraassetmanagement.com/vip-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800 523-1918, weekdays from 8:30am to 6:00pm ET.
What were the Series' costs for the last six months ?
(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment^
Service Class $50 0.98%
^
Annualized.
Series statistics (as of June 30, 2026)
Series net assets $138,584,100
Total number of portfolio holdings* 38
Total net advisory fees paid (during reporting period) $463,793
Portfolio turnover rate 35%
*
Excludes cash and cash equivalents.
Series holdings (as of June 30, 2026)
The tables below show the investment makeup of the Series, with each category representing a percentage of the total net assets of the Series.
Sector allocation*
Financials 18.60%
Information Technology 18.23%
Industrials 15.17%
Healthcare 10.64%
Consumer Discretionary 9.95%
Materials 6.10%
Consumer Staples 5.49%
Energy 5.46%
Communication Services 3.19%
Utilities 3.14%
Real Estate 3.00%
Top 10 equity holdings
Microsoft 4.01%
Carrier Global 3.64%
Amazon.com 3.37%
PPG Industries 3.26%
Wells Fargo & Co. 3.24%
Alphabet Class A 3.19%
Teledyne Technologies 3.18%
Progressive 3.17%
Bank of America 3.16%
Duke Energy 3.14%
* Categorizations used for financial reporting purposes may differ from categorizations used for regulatory compliance and/or internal classification purposes.

Availability of additional information
You can access additional information about the Series, such as the prospectus, financial information, holdings, and proxy voting information, at nomuraassetmanagement.com/vip-literature. You can also request this information by contacting us at 800 523-1918, weekdays from 8:30am to 6:00pm ET, or by contacting your financial intermediary.
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In order to reduce expenses, we will deliver a single copy of prospectuses, proxies, financial reports, and other communication to shareholders with the same residential address, provided they have the same last name or we reasonably believe them to be members of the same family. Unless we are notified otherwise, we will continue to send recipients only one copy of these materials for as long as they remain shareholders of the Series. If you would like to receive individual mailings, please call 800 523-1918 or contact your financial intermediary. Your instructions will typically be effective within 30 days after we receive them from you or your financial intermediary. If you choose, you may receive these documents through electronic delivery.
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  (b)

Not applicable.

Item 2. Code of Ethics.

 

 

Not applicable.

Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.

 

 

Not applicable.

Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.

 

 

Not applicable.

Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.

 

 

Not applicable.

Item 6. Investments.

 

  (a)

Schedule of Investments in securities of unaffiliated issuers as of the close of the reporting period is included as part of the Financial Statements filed under Item 7 of this form.

 

  (b)

Not applicable.

Item 7. Financial Statements and Financial Highlights for Open-End Management Investment Companies.

 

  (a)

An open-end management investment company registered on Form N-1A [17 CFR 239.15A and 17 CFR 274.11A] must file its most recent annual or semi-annual financial statements required, and for the periods specified, by Regulation S-X.

The semi-annual financial statements are attached herewith.

 

  (b)

An open-end management investment company registered on Form N-1A [17 CFR 239.15A and 17 CFR 274.11A] must file the information required by Item 13 of Form N-1A.

The Financial Highlights are attached herewith.


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Nomura VIP Asset Strategy Series
(formerly, Macquarie VIP Asset Strategy Series)
Nomura VIP Balanced Series
(formerly, Macquarie VIP Balanced Series)
Nomura VIP Energy Series
(formerly, Macquarie VIP Energy Series)
Nomura VIP Growth Series
(formerly, Macquarie VIP Growth Series)
Nomura VIP High Income Series
(formerly, Macquarie VIP High Income Series)
Nomura VIP International Core Equity Series
(formerly, Macquarie VIP International Core Equity Series)
Nomura VIP Mid Cap Growth Series
(formerly, Macquarie VIP Mid Cap Growth Series)
Nomura VIP Natural Resources Series
(formerly, Macquarie VIP Natural Resources Series)
Nomura VIP Science and Technology Series
(formerly, Macquarie VIP Science and Technology Series)
Nomura VIP Small Cap Growth Series
(formerly, Macquarie VIP Small Cap Growth Series)
Nomura VIP Smid Cap Core Series
(formerly, Macquarie VIP Smid Cap Core Series)
Financial statements and other information
For the six months ended June 30, 2026

 

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This report and the financial statements contained herein are submitted for the general information of the shareholders of the Series. This report is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors in the Series unless preceded or accompanied by an effective prospectus.
Form N-PORT and proxy voting information
Each Series files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-PORT. Each Series’ Form N-PORT, as well as a description of the policies and procedures that each Series uses to determine how to vote proxies (if any) relating to portfolio securities, is available without charge (i) upon request, by calling 800 523-1918; and (ii) on the SEC’s website at sec.gov. In addition, a description of the policies and procedures that each Series uses to determine how to vote proxies (if any) relating to portfolio securities and the Schedule of Investments included in each Series’ most recent Form N-PORT are available without charge on the Series’ website at nomuraassetmanagement.com/vip-literature.
Information (if any) regarding how each Series voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recently disclosed 12-month period ended June 30 is available without charge (i) through the Series’ website at nomuraassetmanagement.com/proxy; and (ii) on the SEC’s website at sec.gov.
Nomura Asset Management, unless otherwise stated, refers to the Nomura Asset Management International business. Nomura Asset Management is part of the Investment Management Division of the Nomura Group, providing integrated public and private market asset management services across equities, fixed income, private credit and multi-asset solutions to intermediary and institutional clients. Nomura Asset Management primarily operates through several distinct investment managers, which includes Nomura Investment Management Business Trust (NIMBT), a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) registered investment adviser. Investment advisory services are provided to the Nomura Funds by Delaware Management Company, a series of NIMBT. The Nomura Funds mutual funds are distributed by Delaware Distributors, L.P., a registered broker/dealer and member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and an affiliate of NIMBT. The Nomura Funds exchange-traded funds are distributed by Foreside Financial Services, LLC. Foreside Financial Services, LLC is not affiliated with any Nomura entity, including Delaware Management Company and Delaware Distributors, L.P.

 

Table of Contents
Consolidated schedule of investments
Nomura VIP Asset Strategy Series
June 30, 2026 (Unaudited)
    Principal
amount°
Value (US $)
Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 0.08%
Fannie Mae REMICs      
Series 2015-18 NS 2.378% (6.01% minus SOFR, Cap 6.12%) 4/25/45 Σ, =, •     701,141 $     58,648
Series 2015-37 SB 1.878% (5.51% minus SOFR, Cap 5.62%) 6/25/45 Σ, =, •   1,408,476      101,040
Series 2016-48 US 2.358% (5.99% minus SOFR, Cap 6.10%) 8/25/46 Σ, =, •   1,280,325       65,667
Series 2017-33 AI 4.50% 5/25/47 Σ, =     572,828       61,948
Series 2019-13 IP 5.00% 3/25/49 Σ, =     465,391       92,509
Freddie Mac REMICs Series 4740 SB 2.443% (6.04% minus SOFR, Cap 6.15%) 11/15/47 Σ, =, •     723,792      67,741
Total Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations
(cost $1,006,475)
    447,553
 
Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — 0.17%
Fannie Mae Series 2017-M2 A2 2.959% 2/25/27 •     861,234      853,894
Freddie Mac Multifamily
Structured Pass Through Certificates
     
Series K103 X1 0.749% 11/25/29 =, ♦, •   1,941,970       35,369
Series K115 X1 1.409% 6/25/30 =, ♦, •   1,750,206      74,098
Total Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities
(cost $947,516)
    963,361
 
Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities — 7.32%
Fannie Mae S.F. 15 yr      
2.50% 4/1/36     627,902      590,549
2.50% 7/1/36     165,814      155,219
3.00% 11/1/33     169,283      163,290
3.00% 9/1/37     325,723      308,450
Fannie Mae S.F. 30 yr      
2.00% 6/1/50   2,241,655    1,811,353
2.00% 2/1/51     392,921      314,630
2.00% 3/1/51   2,174,479    1,751,319
2.00% 4/1/51   3,946,824    3,184,824
2.50% 8/1/50     394,640      337,550
2.50% 3/1/51     579,462      488,940
2.50% 2/1/52     712,588      597,001
3.00% 12/1/51     561,361      495,050
    Principal
amount°
Value (US $)
Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities (continued)
Fannie Mae S.F. 30 yr      
3.00% 2/1/52   1,608,913 $  1,420,564
3.00% 7/1/52     327,401      285,674
3.00% 3/1/56   1,270,216    1,108,327
3.50% 6/1/52   2,297,823    2,085,929
4.00% 3/1/47   1,329,010    1,267,970
4.50% 2/1/53     308,401      298,290
5.50% 2/1/55     780,718      784,008
5.50% 3/1/55     462,740      464,494
5.50% 9/1/55     295,911      297,032
6.00% 9/1/55   2,429,461    2,485,620
6.50% 3/1/55   1,077,293    1,114,785
Freddie Mac S.F. 15 yr
2.00% 8/1/36
  1,760,006   1,604,709
Freddie Mac S.F. 30 yr      
2.00% 3/1/52     787,655      632,897
2.50% 11/1/51   2,784,534    2,373,246
2.50% 1/1/52   1,180,963    1,002,367
2.50% 5/1/52     184,342      154,876
3.00% 1/1/52     837,198      730,535
4.00% 8/1/52     506,751      476,083
4.50% 10/1/52     365,701      353,259
4.50% 11/1/52     718,843      693,319
5.00% 9/1/52     847,903      841,798
5.00% 6/1/53     946,907      935,608
5.50% 9/1/52     303,649      309,162
5.50% 3/1/53     306,245      310,898
GNMA II S.F. 30 yr      
2.00% 10/20/50   1,730,114    1,422,249
2.50% 7/20/51   1,845,974    1,578,714
3.00% 4/20/52   1,418,645    1,260,568
3.50% 9/20/55   1,134,987    1,019,810
4.00% 4/20/55     912,926      849,118
4.50% 8/20/55     887,065      852,528
5.00% 9/20/52     504,248      500,591
5.00% 12/20/54     646,743      639,064
5.50% 2/20/55   1,081,249    1,087,495
6.00% 3/20/55     586,265      600,018
6.50% 4/20/55     435,616     451,426
Total Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities
(cost $43,310,698)
 42,491,206
 
Collateralized Loan Obligations — 0.59%
AGL CLO 17
Series 2022-17A AR 144A 4.622% (TSFR03M + 0.95%, Floor 0.95%) 1/21/35 #, •
    350,000      349,832
AIMCO CLO 15
Series 2021-15A D1R 144A 6.43% (TSFR03M + 2.75%, Floor 2.75%) 4/17/38 #, •
    125,000      125,565
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Consolidated schedule of investments
Nomura VIP Asset Strategy Series 
    Principal
amount°
Value (US $)
Collateralized Loan Obligations (continued)
Ballyrock CLO 18
Series 2021-18A C1R 144A 6.523% (TSFR03M + 2.85%, Floor 2.85%) 4/15/38 #, •
    100,000 $     99,070
Canyon Capital CLO
Series 2019-2A AR2 144A 4.683% (TSFR03M + 1.01%, Floor 1.01%) 10/15/34 #, •
    200,000      199,947
Canyon CLO
Series 2020-2A AR2 144A 4.703% (TSFR03M + 1.03%, Floor 1.03%) 10/15/34 #, •
    250,000      250,025
CIFC Funding
Series 2025-1A D1 144A 6.166% (TSFR03M + 2.50%, Floor 2.50%) 4/23/38 #, •
    150,000      149,261
Dryden 109 CLO
Series 2022-109A DR 144A 6.373% (TSFR03M + 2.70%, Floor 2.70%) 4/15/38 #, •
    150,000      149,543
Elmwood CLO 22
Series 2023-1A D1R 144A 6.48% (TSFR03M + 2.80%, Floor 2.80%) 4/17/38 #, •
    100,000      100,766
Madison Park Funding XXVII
Series 2018-27A D1R 144A 6.525% (TSFR03M + 2.85%, Floor 2.85%) 4/20/38 #, •
    150,000      146,603
Magnetite LI
Series 2025-51A A1 144A 4.867% (TSFR03M + 1.20%, Floor 1.20%) 10/25/38 #, •
    950,000      951,132
Magnetite XlV Series 2025-45A D1 144A 6.173% (TSFR03M + 2.50%, Floor 2.50%) 4/15/38 #, •     100,000       99,822
Oaktree CLO
Series 2020-1A D1RR 144A 6.273% (TSFR03M + 2.60%, Floor 2.60%) 1/15/38 #, •
    150,000      149,826
TCW CLO
Series 2019-2A D1R2 144A 6.675% (TSFR03M + 3.00%, Floor 3.00%) 1/20/38 #, •
    150,000      146,295
Zais CLO 16
Series 2020-16A A1R2 144A 4.805% (TSFR03M + 1.13%, Floor 1.13%) 10/20/34 #, •
    500,000     499,953
Total Collateralized Loan Obligations
(cost $3,425,000)
  3,417,640
    Principal
amount°
Value (US $)
Corporate Bonds — 9.33%
Banking — 2.43%
Al Rajhi Sukuk 5.651% 3/16/36 μ, ■     395,000 $    393,891
Banco Santander 4.867% 4/15/31      200,000      198,917
Bank of America      
1.734% 7/22/27 μ     290,000      289,562
5.518% 10/25/35 μ     250,000      251,250
6.204% 11/10/28 μ     380,000      388,043
6.25% 7/26/30 μ, ψ      20,000       20,251
6.625% 5/1/30 μ, ψ     130,000      134,090
BPCE 144A 6.347% 1/13/47 #, μ     250,000      245,757
Citibank      
4.846% 6/18/32 μ     250,000      249,876
5.488% 12/4/26      800,000      803,617
Citigroup      
6.625% 2/15/31 μ, ψ     115,000      117,217
6.75% 2/15/30 μ, ψ     133,000      134,919
7.00% 8/15/34 μ, ψ     115,000      120,000
Credit Agricole 144A 5.186% 8/1/32 #, μ     250,000      251,249
Deutsche Bank      
4.95% 8/4/31 μ     375,000      373,763
5.297% 5/9/31 μ     170,000      171,817
6.819% 11/20/29 μ     175,000      183,082
7.146% 7/13/27 μ     150,000      150,124
Goldman Sachs Bank USA 4.656% 6/3/29 μ     210,000      210,163
Goldman Sachs Group      
1.542% 9/10/27 μ   1,170,000    1,163,385
4.369% 10/21/31 μ      85,000       83,151
4.972% 6/3/32 μ     275,000      274,901
5.065% 1/21/37 μ     420,000      410,221
5.094% 4/20/34 μ     160,000      159,403
5.218% 4/23/31 μ     260,000      262,637
5.387% 2/2/41 μ     365,000      355,684
6.484% 10/24/29 μ     235,000      243,800
HSBC Holdings 4.711% 5/12/30 μ     230,000      229,054
JPMorgan Chase & Co.      
1.47% 9/22/27 μ     925,000      918,879
4.622% 4/23/32 μ     330,000      326,264
5.103% 4/22/31 μ     220,000      222,523
5.148% 4/23/37 μ     370,000      367,475
5.193% 2/5/37 μ     595,000      585,405
5.571% 4/22/28 μ     190,000      191,611
6.10% 7/1/31 μ, ψ     240,000      243,112
6.254% 10/23/34 μ      88,000       94,219
Morgan Stanley      
4.809% 4/16/32 μ     235,000      233,222
5.192% 4/17/31 μ      25,000       25,268
 
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    Principal
amount°
Value (US $)
Corporate Bonds (continued)
Banking (continued)
Morgan Stanley      
5.296% 4/10/37 μ     200,000 $    199,081
5.664% 4/17/36 μ     219,000      224,926
6.296% 10/18/28 μ     224,000      228,794
6.407% 11/1/29 μ     155,000      160,480
Nordea Bank 144A 6.75% 11/10/33 #, μ, ψ     200,000      202,150
Popular 7.25% 3/13/28      250,000      257,725
Royal Bank of Canada 6.50% 11/24/85 μ     200,000      197,941
UBS Group      
144A 6.875% 6/5/32 #, μ, ψ     260,000      260,833
144A 7.00% 2/10/30 #, μ, ψ     400,000      408,364
Wells Fargo & Co.      
4.844% 5/20/32 μ     255,000      254,193
4.96% 1/23/37 μ     123,000      120,127
6.491% 10/23/34 μ     472,000     509,629
   14,102,045
Basic Industry — 0.75%
Anglo American Capital 144A 5.25% 3/19/36 #     400,000      395,986
Celanese US Holdings      
6.50% 4/15/30       20,000       20,396
6.75% 4/15/33      170,000      173,269
Cleveland-Cliffs 144A 7.00% 3/15/32 #     365,000      362,571
Ecolab      
5.15% 6/15/33      315,000      319,447
5.35% 6/15/36      320,000      325,640
ICL Group 144A 6.036% 6/16/36 #     315,000      315,030
LYB International Finance III 5.875% 1/15/36      435,000      436,353
Novelis 144A 4.75% 1/30/30 #     215,000      208,089
Olin 144A 6.625% 4/1/33 #     414,000      409,309
Standard Industries 144A 4.375% 7/15/30 #     458,000      435,325
Suzano Austria 2.50% 9/15/28      600,000      570,165
Vale Overseas 144A 6.00% 2/25/56 #, μ     400,000     400,600
    4,372,180
Brokerage — 0.27%
Brookfield Asset Management 4.653% 11/15/30      250,000      246,815
Charles Schwab 5.493% 5/21/37 μ     165,000      167,289
Jefferies Financial Group      
2.625% 10/15/31      390,000      339,820
5.125% 4/28/31      155,000      153,050
6.20% 4/14/34      135,000      138,216
    Principal
amount°
Value (US $)
Corporate Bonds (continued)
Brokerage (continued)
KKR & Co. 5.10% 8/7/35      545,000 $    527,412
    1,572,602
Capital Goods — 0.51%
Boeing      
6.259% 5/1/27      785,000      795,555
6.388% 5/1/31       65,000       69,083
6.858% 5/1/54      645,000      725,438
Cyprium 144A 6.125% 4/15/31 #     413,000      414,015
Honeywell Aerospace 144A 4.95% 3/16/36 #     295,000      290,606
Mauser Packaging Solutions Holding 144A 7.875% 4/15/30 #     260,000      265,942
Republic Services 5.00% 7/15/36      305,000      302,908
RTX 4.625% 11/16/48      100,000      86,803
    2,950,350
Communications — 1.00%
AT&T      
5.55% 11/1/45      140,000      131,638
6.00% 4/30/56      345,000      333,655
6.30% 1/15/38       40,000       42,014
Crown Castle 1.05% 7/15/26      415,000      414,477
Meta Platforms      
5.625% 11/15/55      215,000      194,956
6.30% 5/15/56      280,000      278,903
Orange 144A 5.00% 1/13/36 #     200,000      195,449
Rogers Communications      
5.30% 2/15/34      365,000      361,953
7.125% 4/15/55 μ     211,000      216,880
SoftBank      
144A 4.699% 7/9/30 #     310,000      306,474
144A 5.332% 7/9/35 #     370,000      365,596
Space Exploration Technologies      
144A 5.35% 7/15/31 #     445,000      443,955
144A 5.65% 7/15/33 #     555,000      551,852
144A 5.875% 7/15/36 #     360,000      355,440
Sprint Capital 6.875% 11/15/28      255,000      267,187
Time Warner Cable 6.55% 5/1/37      700,000      694,259
T-Mobile USA      
5.125% 5/15/32       75,000       75,801
5.875% 11/15/55      225,000      219,256
Verizon Communications      
5.875% 11/30/55      195,000      189,314
6.20% 5/14/56 μ     155,000     156,759
    5,795,818
Consumer Cyclical — 0.29%
Amazon.com 5.80% 3/13/56      155,000      154,119
Carnival 144A 4.00% 8/1/28 #     285,000      279,869
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Table of Contents
Consolidated schedule of investments
Nomura VIP Asset Strategy Series 
    Principal
amount°
Value (US $)
Corporate Bonds (continued)
Consumer Cyclical (continued)
General Motors Financial 5.10% 9/15/31      170,000 $    170,367
Gildan Activewear 144A 4.70% 10/7/30 #     445,000      436,818
Royal Caribbean Cruises 4.75% 5/15/33      240,000      233,693
VICI Properties      
4.95% 2/15/30      285,000      284,285
5.625% 4/1/35       95,000      95,081
    1,654,232
Consumer Non-Cyclical — 0.65%
Abbott Laboratories      
4.30% 3/15/33      200,000      194,048
4.65% 3/15/36      405,000      393,411
Amgen 4.85% 2/19/36      205,000      200,910
Bunge Limited Finance 4.20% 9/17/29      330,000      326,138
CVS Health 5.05% 3/25/48      165,000      145,831
Gilead Sciences 4.60% 5/20/31      200,000      199,411
HCA 5.30% 5/15/36      185,000      183,850
JBS 144A 5.625% 3/10/37 #     200,000      199,291
Medline Borrower      
144A 5.00% 6/15/31 #     300,000      298,737
144A 5.25% 6/15/33 #     175,000      174,067
Merck & Co.      
3.85% 3/15/29      110,000      108,674
4.15% 3/15/31      295,000      289,490
5.20% 5/22/36      245,000      248,132
Novartis Capital      
4.40% 3/18/31      155,000      153,902
4.90% 3/18/36      270,000      268,432
5.70% 3/18/56      110,000      112,171
Pfizer 4.20% 11/15/30      100,000       98,737
Philip Morris International 4.875% 4/29/36      160,000     156,697
    3,751,929
Electric — 0.44%
American Electric Power 6.05% 3/15/56 μ     165,000      164,123
Black Hills 4.55% 1/31/31      140,000      137,934
Chpe      
144A 5.10% 6/30/33 #     150,000      149,649
144A 5.35% 6/30/36 #     170,000      169,530
Constellation Energy Generation 3.90% 1/8/28      100,000       99,171
Dominion Energy      
6.20% 2/15/56 μ     120,000      120,420
6.625% 5/15/55 μ      56,000       57,774
Series A 6.875% 2/1/55 μ     180,000      186,079
    Principal
amount°
Value (US $)
Corporate Bonds (continued)
Electric (continued)
Duke Energy Carolinas 5.15% 6/15/36      175,000 $    175,246
National Grid 5.405% 6/9/36      280,000      278,912
NRG Energy 144A 5.407% 10/15/35 #     175,000      172,111
Pacific Gas & Electric 6.00% 5/1/56      251,000      240,300
San Diego Gas & Electric 5.20% 3/15/36       80,000       79,651
Union Electric      
4.80% 3/15/36       90,000       87,596
5.55% 3/15/56      130,000      126,068
Vistra Operations      
144A 4.70% 1/31/31 #     130,000      127,583
144A 5.35% 1/31/36 #      90,000       88,241
144A 5.55% 4/30/36 #     100,000      99,546
    2,559,934
Energy — 0.53%
Crescent Energy Finance 144A 7.375% 1/15/33 #      25,000       24,864
Enbridge 5.55% 6/20/35      170,000      172,962
Energy Transfer      
6.30% 1/15/56      110,000      110,439
6.50% 2/15/56 μ     310,000      312,755
Galaxy Pipeline Assets Bidco 144A 2.16% 3/31/34 #     329,935      293,893
Green Palm Bidco 144A 5.957% 6/30/41 #     400,000      404,465
Hilcorp Energy I 144A 6.25% 4/15/32 #     375,000      363,224
NGL Energy Operating 144A 8.375% 2/15/32 #     145,000      151,016
Rio Grande LNG 144A 5.25% 6/30/31 #     125,000      125,011
Schlumberger Investment      
4.80% 5/7/33       55,000       54,717
5.15% 5/7/36      160,000      159,347
Valero Energy 5.15% 3/10/36      600,000      590,845
Western Midstream Operating      
5.50% 12/15/35      130,000      128,683
5.70% 7/1/36      155,000     155,338
    3,047,559
Finance Companies — 0.75%
Aercap Funding DAC 4.875% 7/7/31      295,000      293,669
AerCap Ireland Capital DAC      
2.45% 10/29/26    1,160,000    1,152,994
4.625% 10/15/27      480,000      480,316
Aldar Properties PJSC 144A 5.875% 4/14/56 #, μ     325,000      307,632
 
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    Principal
amount°
Value (US $)
Corporate Bonds (continued)
Finance Companies (continued)
Apollo Debt Solutions 6.70% 7/29/31      330,000 $    336,555
Avolon Holdings Funding 144A 4.85% 4/1/33 #     190,000      183,974
Blackstone Private Credit Fund      
5.35% 3/12/31      115,000      110,618
5.60% 11/22/29      120,000      118,433
Blue Owl Credit Income      
5.80% 3/15/30      302,000      294,464
6.60% 9/15/29      293,000      295,016
Sumisho Air Lease      
4.125% 12/15/26 μ, ψ     608,000      595,685
144A 4.85% 3/24/31 #     125,000      123,728
144A 5.50% 3/24/36 #      60,000      59,797
    4,352,881
Financial Services — 0.14%
OneMain Finance 7.125% 9/15/32      350,000      356,330
PennyMac Financial Services 144A 6.875% 5/15/32 #     360,000      352,617
UWM Holdings 144A 6.25% 3/15/31 #     123,000     109,716
      818,663
Healthcare — 0.08%
DaVita 144A 6.75% 7/15/33 #     216,000      223,008
Global Medical Response 144A 7.375% 10/1/32 #     255,000     264,409
      487,417
Insurance — 0.26%
Athene Holding 6.875% 6/28/55 μ     165,000      158,513
Fortitude Global Funding 144A 4.625% 10/6/28 #     560,000      554,083
FWD Group Holdings 144A 5.252% 9/22/30 #     400,000      398,981
Howden UK Refinance 144A 7.25% 2/15/31 #     209,000      202,611
Teachers Insurance & Annuity
Association of America
     
144A 6.05% 6/15/56 #      40,000       40,393
144A 6.85% 12/16/39 #     120,000     132,892
    1,487,473
Leisure — 0.00%
Muvico PIK 144A 15.00% 2/19/29 #, «      25,000      27,338
       27,338
Media — 0.19%
CCO Holdings 144A 6.375% 9/1/29 #     344,000      343,847
    Principal
amount°
Value (US $)
Corporate Bonds (continued)
Media (continued)
Directv Financing 144A 10.00% 2/15/31 #      25,000 $     25,959
iHeartCommunications 144A 9.125% 5/1/29 #      25,000       24,280
Midcontinent Communications 144A 8.00% 8/15/32 #     375,000      329,062
Sirius XM Radio 144A 4.125% 7/1/30 #     425,000     400,294
    1,123,442
Real Estate Investment Trusts — 0.16%
Extra Space Storage 4.90% 2/1/32      320,000      318,874
FIBRA Prologis 144A 5.50% 11/26/35 #     325,000      315,819
Trust 2401 144A 7.70% 1/23/32 #     295,000     315,178
      949,871
Retail — 0.10%
Bath & Body Works 6.875% 11/1/35      400,000      409,873
Magnera 144A 7.25% 11/15/31 #     190,000     185,643
      595,516
Services — 0.09%
Herc Holdings 144A 7.25% 6/15/33 #      55,000       57,379
Hertz 144A 12.625% 7/15/29 #      10,000        8,147
QXO Building Products 144A 6.75% 4/30/32 #      86,000       88,854
Resideo Funding 144A 6.50% 7/15/32 #     370,000     372,312
      526,692
Technology — 0.60%
Beacon Point 144A 6.129% 11/30/42 #     260,000      262,338
Dell International      
4.75% 7/15/31      150,000      149,130
5.25% 2/15/37      250,000      246,208
Foundry JV Holdco      
144A 6.10% 1/25/36 #     210,000      221,622
144A 6.15% 1/25/32 #     275,000      288,645
Leidos      
5.00% 3/15/36      330,000      317,974
5.40% 3/15/32      180,000      182,380
NVIDIA      
4.50% 6/15/31      150,000      149,502
4.95% 6/15/36      210,000      208,240
5.55% 6/15/46      175,000      173,804
5.625% 6/15/56      330,000      327,795
Oracle      
4.70% 9/27/34       80,000       73,332
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Consolidated schedule of investments
Nomura VIP Asset Strategy Series 
    Principal
amount°
Value (US $)
Corporate Bonds (continued)
Technology (continued)
Oracle      
5.70% 2/4/36      295,000 $    285,798
5.875% 9/26/45      320,000      280,303
6.00% 8/3/55      115,000       97,990
6.70% 2/4/56      105,000       98,888
QTS Fayetteville I Dc1-2 144A 5.70% 4/15/36 #     130,000     123,650
    3,487,599
Transportation — 0.09%
FedEx 3.25% 5/15/41      235,000      184,465
Fedex Freight Holding      
144A 4.95% 3/15/33 #     175,000      171,518
144A 5.25% 3/15/36 #     140,000     136,413
      492,396
Total Corporate Bonds
(cost $54,351,150)
 54,155,937
 
Government Agency Obligations — 0.34%
Aeropuerto Internacional de Tocumen 144A 4.00% 8/11/41 #     500,000      434,505
Avilease Capital 144A 5.50% 6/30/31 #     455,000      458,553
Comision Federal de Electricidad      
144A 6.045% 1/28/34 #     490,000      480,318
144A 6.50% 1/28/51 #     200,000      195,500
Dhafrah Pv2 Energy 144A 5.794% 6/30/53 #     415,000     411,454
Total Government Agency Obligations
(cost $2,059,025)
  1,980,330
 
Municipal Bonds — 0.06%
Wisconsin Public Finance
Authority Revenue
     
(Georgia SR 400 Express Lanes Project)  6.50%  12/31/65 (AMT)      300,000     335,862
Total Municipal Bonds
(cost $307,566)
    335,862
 
Non-Agency Asset-Backed Securities — 1.17%
CyrusOne Data Centers Issuer I Series 2024-2A A2 144A 4.50% 5/20/49 #   1,000,000      968,371
Ford Credit Auto Owner Trust Series 2024-B A3 5.10% 4/15/29     276,010      277,549
GMF Floorplan Owner Revolving Trust Series 2024-1A A1 144A 5.13% 3/15/29 #   1,000,000    1,005,564
    Principal
amount°
Value (US $)
Non-Agency Asset-Backed Securities (continued)
Hyundai Auto Lease Securitization Trust Series 2024-C A3 144A 4.62% 4/17/28 #     350,000 $    350,476
Nissan Master Owner Trust Receivables Series 2024-B A 144A 5.05% 2/15/29 #   1,000,000    1,004,169
Porsche Innovative Lease Owner Trust Series 2024-1A A3 144A 4.67% 11/22/27 #     296,997      297,392
Santander Drive Auto
Receivables Trust
     
Series 2025-1 D 5.43% 3/17/31     200,000      201,796
Series 2025-4 D 4.95% 1/15/32     200,000      198,996
Toyota Auto Receivables Owner Trust Series 2024-B A3 5.33% 1/16/29     382,293      384,749
Verizon Master Trust Series 2024-3 A1A 5.34% 4/22/30   1,000,000    1,008,468
Volkswagen Auto Lease Trust Series 2024-A A3 5.21% 6/21/27     507,792      508,579
World Omni Auto Receivables Trust Series 2023-C A3 5.15% 11/15/28     591,462     593,286
Total Non-Agency Asset-Backed Securities
(cost $6,777,511)
  6,799,395
 
Non-Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 1.09%
Connecticut Avenue Securities
Trust
     
Series 2023-R08 1M1 144A 5.128% (SOFR + 1.50%) 10/25/43 #, •     250,557      250,708
Series 2025-R01 1M2 144A 5.128% (SOFR + 1.50%) 1/25/45 #, •     100,000      100,063
Series 2025-R02 1M2 144A 5.228% (SOFR + 1.60%) 2/25/45 #, •     560,000      561,926
Series 2025-R03 2M1 144A 5.228% (SOFR + 1.60%) 3/25/45 #, •      53,670       53,728
Series 2025-R04 1M2 144A 5.128% (SOFR + 1.50%) 5/25/45 #, •     365,000      366,173
Series 2025-R05 2M2 144A 5.228% (SOFR + 1.60%) 7/25/45 #, •     160,000      160,393
 
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    Principal
amount°
Value (US $)
Non-Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations (continued)
Connecticut Avenue Securities
Trust
     
Series 2026-R01 2M2 144A 4.978% (SOFR + 1.35%) 1/25/46 #, •     520,000 $    518,650
Series 2026-R02 1M2 144A 5.128% (SOFR + 1.50%) 2/25/46 #, •     280,000      281,179
Series 2026-R03 2M2 144A 5.178% (SOFR + 1.55%) 4/25/46 #, •     210,000      210,744
Freddie Mac Structured Agency
Credit Risk REMIC Trust
     
Series 2023-HQA3 A1 144A 5.478% (SOFR + 1.85%) 11/25/43 #, •     339,573      341,226
Series 2024-DNA3 M2 144A 5.078% (SOFR + 1.45%) 10/25/44 #, •      93,119       93,119
Series 2025-DNA2 M2 144A 5.128% (SOFR + 1.50%) 5/25/45 #, •     130,000      130,113
Series 2025-DNA3 M2 144A 5.128% (SOFR + 1.50%) 9/25/45 #, •     160,000      160,535
Series 2025-DNA4 M2 144A 5.178% (SOFR + 1.55%) 10/25/45 #, •   1,100,000    1,102,442
Series 2026-DNA2 B1 144A 5.728% (SOFR + 2.10%) 3/25/46 #, •     500,000      507,404
Series 2026-DNA2 M2 144A 5.228% (SOFR + 1.60%) 3/25/46 #, •     240,000      240,564
Series 2026-HQA1 M2 144A 5.128% (SOFR + 1.50%) 5/25/46 #, •     120,000      119,985
PRPM Series 2024-RPL1 A1 144A 4.20% 12/25/64 #, φ     907,645      892,775
Structured Agency Credit Risk Series 2026-DNA1 M2 144A 4.928% (SOFR + 1.30%) 2/25/46 #, •     210,000     209,873
Total Non-Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations
(cost $6,261,774)
  6,301,600
 
Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — 3.13%
1301 Trust
Series 2025-1301 A 144A 5.227% 8/11/42 #, •
  1,700,000    1,697,950
BANK      
Series 2020-BN25 A5 2.649% 1/15/63     500,000      462,752
    Principal
amount°
Value (US $)
Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed
Securities (continued)
BANK      
Series 2024-BNK47 A5 5.716% 6/15/57     750,000 $    780,965
BBCMS Mortgage Trust Series 2020-C7 A5 2.037% 4/15/53   1,000,000      899,994
Benchmark Mortgage Trust      
Series 2020-B18 A5 1.925% 7/15/53   2,000,000    1,768,537
Series 2021-B24 A5 2.584% 3/15/54   2,000,000    1,793,576
Series 2021-B25 A5 2.577% 4/15/54     800,000      715,557
Series 2022-B35 A5 4.59% 5/15/55 •     100,000       96,565
BFLD Commercial Mortgage Trust Series 2025-660F A 144A 5.125% (TSFR01M + 1.50%, Floor 1.50%) 11/15/42 #, •   1,465,000   1,468,205
FREMF Mortgage Trust      
Series 2016-K60 B 144A 3.665% 12/25/49 #, •   2,751,000    2,732,877
Series 2018-K73 B 144A 3.982% 2/25/51 #, •     600,000      588,366
Hudson Yards Mortgage Trust Series 2026-10HY B 144A 5.328% 12/10/39 #, •     900,000      903,379
IRV Trust Series 2025-200P A 144A 5.471% 3/14/47 #, •     825,000      831,329
LBTY Commercial Mortgage Trust Series 2026-225L A 144A 4.746% 2/10/43 #, •   1,350,000    1,326,487
LEX Trust Series 2026-450 A 144A 4.975% (TSFR01M + 1.35%, Floor 1.35%) 3/15/43 #, •   1,240,000    1,241,937
MAD Commercial Mortgage Trust Series 2025-11MD A 144A 4.912% 10/15/42 #, •     850,000     842,514
Total Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities
(cost $18,310,875)
 18,150,990
 
US Treasury Obligations — 3.24%
US Treasury Bonds      
1.875% 11/15/51   1,600,000      879,625
4.75% 5/15/55   2,915,000    2,828,119
US Treasury Floating Rate Notes
3.879% (USBMMY3M + 0.10%) 4/30/28 •
  7,640,000   7,640,238
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Consolidated schedule of investments
Nomura VIP Asset Strategy Series 
    Principal
amount°
Value (US $)
US Treasury Obligations (continued)
US Treasury Notes
4.375% 5/15/36
  7,505,000 $  7,465,716
Total US Treasury Obligations
(cost $18,759,356)
 18,813,698
    Number of
shares
 
Common Stocks — 60.46%♣
Communication Services — 4.68%
Alphabet Class A      27,717   9,905,224
Bharti Airtel     244,294   4,785,535
Meta Platforms Class A       7,406   4,171,726
Netflix †      40,632   2,901,125
Spotify Technology †      11,708   5,375,494
   27,139,104
Consumer Discretionary — 5.67%
Amazon.com †      32,872   7,834,713
Amer Sports †     170,631   5,774,153
Chipotle Mexican Grill †      53,998   1,835,932
Hilton Worldwide Holdings      18,637   6,158,783
Home Depot      14,690   5,180,869
Sea ADR †      35,981   3,448,059
Texas Roadhouse      13,717   2,650,536
   32,883,045
Consumer Staples — 3.67%
Alimentation Couche-Tard     128,131   8,167,137
BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings †      59,319   5,173,803
Casey's General Stores       6,669   5,300,455
Orkla     250,200   2,630,516
   21,271,911
Energy — 1.05%
ConocoPhillips      24,830   2,581,327
SLB      75,948   3,530,822
    6,112,149
Financials — 9.26%
Aon Class A      15,807   5,243,024
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria     302,615   7,618,880
Barclays     881,419   5,906,389
Capital One Financial      22,509   4,515,756
ING Groep     231,878   7,316,520
Intercontinental Exchange      26,831   3,303,164
Mastercard Class A      11,219   5,762,078
MNSN Holdings =, †         342      27,075
Morgan Stanley      33,512   7,005,349
PNC Financial Services Group      28,665   7,057,896
   53,756,131
Healthcare — 5.92%
AbbVie      21,319   5,364,713
    Number of
shares
Value (US $)
Common Stocks♣ (continued)
Healthcare (continued)
Ascendis Pharma †      29,089 $  7,758,618
Eli Lilly & Co.       7,960    9,547,463
EssilorLuxottica      19,080    3,582,684
Fresenius & Co.      74,132    3,386,829
Hoya      29,200   4,710,000
   34,350,307
Industrials — 8.39%
Airbus      26,621    5,922,955
BAE Systems     211,541    5,184,158
Carrier Global      75,889    5,566,458
Howmet Aerospace      28,794    7,741,555
Ingersoll Rand      49,933    4,094,007
Saia †      14,829    6,245,382
Schneider Electric      16,114    5,272,916
SMC       8,900    3,979,067
Sunbelt Rentals Holdings      62,504   4,675,924
   48,682,422
Information Technology — 18.47%
Apple      40,976   11,856,815
Broadcom      14,819    5,597,877
KLA      38,088   11,491,531
Microsoft      22,930    8,553,349
NVIDIA     105,336   21,076,680
Salesforce      20,189    3,162,809
SAP      21,352    3,291,373
Seagate Technology Holdings       6,719    6,483,835
SK hynix       5,254    9,271,117
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing     265,450   20,941,425
Texas Instruments      18,262   5,443,354
  107,170,165
Materials — 2.39%
Cemex ADR     514,499    6,173,988
Sherwin-Williams      13,853    4,769,865
Vulcan Materials       9,852   2,906,438
   13,850,291
Utilities — 0.96%
NTPC   1,483,387   5,592,608
    5,592,608
Total Common Stocks
(cost $251,400,745)
350,808,133
 
Preferred Stock — 0.03%♣
Financials — 0.03%      
SVB Financial Trust 11/7/32 †         390     179,400
Total Preferred Stock
(cost $174,930)
    179,400
 
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    Number of
shares
Value (US $)
Exchange-Traded Funds — 5.36%
iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF      37,846 $  3,135,163
iShares Core MSCI Pacific ETF     101,247    8,295,167
Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth ETF     131,291   16,780,303
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF       4,255   2,922,376
Total Exchange-Traded Funds
(cost $30,098,866)
 31,133,009
    Troy
Ounces
 
Bullion — 6.56%
Gold ∞       9,475  38,049,929
Total Bullion
(cost $11,403,276)
 38,049,929
    Number of
shares
 
Short-Term Investments — 1.67%
Money Market Mutual Funds — 1.67%
BlackRock Liquidity FedFund – Institutional Shares (seven-day effective yield 3.54%)   2,428,980    2,428,980
Fidelity Investments Money Market Government Portfolio – Class I (seven-day effective yield 3.53%)   2,428,979    2,428,979
Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund – Institutional Shares (seven-day effective yield 3.59%)   2,428,979    2,428,979
Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds Government Portfolio – Institutional Class (seven-day effective yield 3.56%)   2,428,979   2,428,979
Total Short-Term Investments
(cost $9,715,917)
  9,715,917
Total Value of Securities—100.60%
(cost $458,310,680)
    583,743,960
Liabilities Net of Receivables and Other Assets—(0.60%)      (3,492,690)
Net Assets Applicable to 55,253,687 Shares Outstanding—100.00%     $580,251,270
    
° Principal amount shown is stated in USD unless noted that the security is denominated in another currency.
Σ Interest only security. An interest only security is the interest only portion of a fixed income security, which is separated and sold individually from the principal portion of the security.
= The value of this security was determined using significant unobservable inputs and is reported as a Level 3 security in the disclosure table located in Note 3 in “Notes to financial statements.”
Variable rate investment. Rates reset periodically. Rate shown reflects the rate in effect at June 30, 2026. For securities based on a published reference rate and spread, the reference rate and spread are indicated in their descriptions. The reference rate descriptions (i.e. SOFR01M, SOFR03M, etc.) used in this report are identical for different securities, but the underlying reference rates may differ due to the timing of the reset period. Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current market conditions, or for mortgage-backed securities, are impacted by the individual mortgages which are paying off over time. These securities do not indicate a reference rate and spread in their descriptions.
Pass Through Agreement. Security represents the contractual right to receive a proportionate amount of underlying payments due to the counterparty pursuant to various agreements related to the rescheduling of obligations and the exchange of certain notes.
# Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. At June 30, 2026, the aggregate value of Rule 144A securities was $44,253,232, which represents 7.63% of the Series’ net assets. See Note 10 in “Notes to financial statements.”
μ Fixed to variable rate investment. The rate shown reflects the fixed rate in effect at June 30, 2026. Rate will reset at a future date.
Regulation S security. Security is offered and sold outside of the United States; therefore, it is exempt from registration with the SEC under Rules 903 and 904 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
ψ Perpetual security. Maturity date represents next call date.
« PIK. The first payment of cash and/or principal will be made after June 30, 2026.
φ Step coupon bond. Stated rate in effect at June 30, 2026 through maturity date.
Categorizations used for financial reporting purposes may differ from categorizations used for regulatory compliance and/or internal classification purposes.
Non-income producing security.
Represents a position held in the Subsidiary.
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Nomura VIP Asset Strategy Series 
The following futures contracts were outstanding at June 30, 2026:1
Futures Contracts
Exchange-Traded
Contracts to
Buy (Sell)
  Notional
Amount
  Notional
Cost
(Proceeds)
  Expiration
Date
  Value/
Unrealized
Appreciation
  Value/
Unrealized
Depreciation
  Variation
Margin
Due from
(Due to)
Brokers
Long Contracts:  
US Treasury 2 yr Notes  
   97     $19,994,883   $19,995,113   9/30/26   $   $(230)   $(11,367)
US Treasury 5 yr Notes  
   57     6,101,672   6,080,654   9/30/26   21,018     (10,688)
US Treasury 10 yr Notes  
   54     5,934,094   5,927,105   9/21/26   6,989     (16,031)
US Treasury Long Bonds  
   124     14,074,000   13,727,364   9/21/26   346,636     (81,375)
US Treasury Ultra Bonds  
   3     348,469   338,352   9/21/26   10,117     (2,250)
          46,068,588     384,760   (230) (121,711)
Short Contracts:  
US Treasury 10 yr Ultra Notes  
   (126)     (14,171,063)   (14,097,706)   9/21/26     (73,357)   9,427
Total Futures Contracts   $31,970,882       $384,760   $(73,587)   $(112,284)
The use of futures contracts involves elements of market risk and risks in excess of the amounts disclosed in the consolidated financial statements. The notional amounts presented above represent the Series’ total exposure in such contracts, whereas only the variation margin is reflected in the Series’ net assets.
1 See Note 8 in “Notes to financial statements.”
Summary of abbreviations:
ADR – American Depositary Receipt
AMT – Subject to Alternative Minimum Tax
CLO – Collateralized Loan Obligation
DAC – Designated Activity Company
ETF – Exchange-Traded Fund
FREMF – Freddie Mac Multifamily
GNMA – Government National Mortgage Association
LNG – Liquefied Natural Gas
PIK – Payment-in-kind
PJSC – Private Joint Stock Company
REMIC – Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduit
S&P – Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC
S.F. – Single Family
SOFR – Secured Overnight Financing Rate
SOFR01M – Secured Overnight Financing Rate 1 Month
SOFR03M – Secured Overnight Financing Rate 3 Month
TSFR01M – 1 Month Term Secured Overnight Financing Rate
Summary of abbreviations:  (continued)
TSFR03M – 3 Month Term Secured Overnight Financing Rate
USBMMY3M – US Treasury 3 Month Bill Money Market Yield
USD – US Dollar
yr – Year
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
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Schedules of investments
Nomura VIP Balanced Series
June 30, 2026 (Unaudited)
    Principal
amount°
Value (US $)
Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 0.20%
Fannie Mae REMICs      
Series 2016-36 VB 3.50% 6/25/29       34,652 $     34,569
Series 2016-71 NB 3.00% 10/25/46      295,342      274,140
Freddie Mac REMICs Series 4616 HW 3.00% 6/15/45     151,327      144,489
Vendee Mortgage Trust Series 1997-1 3A 8.293% 12/15/26       1,187       1,185
Total Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations
(cost $496,490)
    454,383
 
Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — 0.24%
Freddie Mac Multifamily
Structured Pass Through Certificates
     
Series K144 A2 2.45% 4/25/32 ♦     325,000      290,931
Series K150 A2 3.71% 9/25/32 ♦, •     140,000      133,554
Series K753 A2 4.40% 10/25/30 ♦     100,000      99,613
Total Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities
(cost $530,986)
    524,098
 
Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities — 8.16%
Fannie Mae S.F. 15 yr      
2.00% 8/1/36      274,521      250,409
2.50% 8/1/36      231,356      216,574
2.50% 6/1/37       54,952       51,441
3.00% 11/1/33       64,635       62,347
3.00% 9/1/37      131,038      124,089
Fannie Mae S.F. 30 yr      
2.00% 6/1/50      894,044      722,426
2.00% 3/1/51      214,854      173,043
2.00% 4/1/51    2,370,836    1,913,106
2.00% 7/1/51      164,537      132,654
2.50% 8/1/50      145,549      124,494
2.50% 11/1/51       77,338       66,176
2.50% 1/1/52       91,552       76,991
2.50% 2/1/52      289,712      245,655
2.50% 3/1/52      391,380      328,901
2.50% 4/1/52      280,913      238,374
3.00% 12/1/51      454,499      400,811
3.50% 8/1/51      302,133      276,270
3.50% 6/1/52      607,488      551,468
3.50% 9/1/52      748,132      686,353
5.00% 8/1/53      134,493      133,192
    Principal
amount°
Value (US $)
Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities (continued)
5.00% 3/1/56       68,535 $     67,373
5.50% 9/1/55      707,612      710,294
6.00% 9/1/55    1,053,651    1,078,007
6.50% 3/1/55      426,267      441,102
Freddie Mac S.F. 15 yr
2.00% 8/1/36
    488,116      445,046
Freddie Mac S.F. 30 yr      
2.00% 3/1/52      516,050      414,657
2.50% 11/1/50       45,368       38,681
2.50% 12/1/51      136,243      116,036
2.50% 1/1/52    1,119,427      952,892
3.00% 1/1/52      853,164      744,467
4.00% 9/1/49      201,434      190,766
4.00% 8/1/52      554,745      521,171
4.50% 9/1/52      278,259      269,055
4.50% 10/1/52      296,943      286,841
5.00% 2/1/53       65,754       65,092
5.00% 6/1/53      406,261      401,413
5.50% 9/1/52      115,939      118,044
5.50% 3/1/53      253,416      257,266
6.50% 8/1/54       64,368       66,608
GNMA II S.F. 30 yr      
2.00% 10/20/50      668,694      549,703
2.00% 5/20/51       82,662       67,822
2.50% 7/20/51      798,679      683,046
3.00% 4/20/52      611,485      543,348
3.50% 9/20/55      447,116      401,743
4.00% 4/20/55      359,343      334,227
4.50% 8/20/55      347,965      334,417
5.00% 9/20/52      160,974      159,807
5.00% 12/20/54      256,925      253,875
5.50% 5/20/53      235,581      238,417
5.50% 2/20/55      231,951      233,291
6.00% 3/20/55      236,609      242,160
6.50% 4/20/55      188,512     195,354
Total Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities
(cost $18,639,050)
 18,196,795
       
Corporate Bonds — 10.74%
Banking — 2.70%
Bank of America      
1.734% 7/22/27 μ     250,000     249,622
5.518% 10/25/35 μ     301,000     302,504
6.204% 11/10/28 μ     300,000     306,350
6.25% 7/26/30 μ, ψ      85,000      86,068
6.625% 5/1/30 μ, ψ      55,000      56,731
Bank of New York Mellon 4.942% 2/11/31 μ      80,000      80,694
Citibank 5.57% 4/30/34      250,000     259,167
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Schedules of investments
Nomura VIP Balanced Series 
    Principal
amount°
Value (US $)
Corporate Bonds (continued)
Banking (continued)
Citigroup      
6.75% 2/15/30 μ, ψ      49,000 $     49,707
7.00% 8/15/34 μ, ψ      45,000       46,957
Deutsche Bank 6.819% 11/20/29 μ     245,000      256,316
Fifth Third Bancorp 6.361% 10/27/28 μ      35,000       35,788
Goldman Sachs Group      
1.542% 9/10/27 μ     465,000      462,415
4.369% 10/21/31 μ      30,000       29,347
4.972% 6/3/32 μ     120,000      119,957
5.049% 7/23/30 μ     320,000      321,929
5.065% 1/21/37 μ     175,000      170,925
5.094% 4/20/34 μ      65,000       64,758
5.218% 4/23/31 μ     105,000      106,065
5.387% 2/2/41 μ     155,000      151,044
6.484% 10/24/29 μ     295,000      306,047
JPMorgan Chase & Co.      
1.47% 9/22/27 μ     310,000      307,948
4.622% 4/23/32 μ     135,000      133,472
5.103% 4/22/31 μ      90,000       91,032
5.193% 2/5/37 μ     165,000      162,339
5.571% 4/22/28 μ      85,000       85,720
6.10% 7/1/31 μ, ψ     100,000      101,296
6.254% 10/23/34 μ     134,000      143,470
Morgan Stanley      
4.809% 4/16/32 μ     100,000       99,244
5.296% 4/10/37 μ      80,000       79,633
5.664% 4/17/36 μ     117,000      120,166
6.296% 10/18/28 μ      88,000       89,884
6.407% 11/1/29 μ      90,000       93,182
PNC Financial Services Group      
5.423% 1/25/41 μ      50,000       49,151
5.676% 1/22/35 μ      60,000       61,852
Popular 7.25% 3/13/28       99,000      102,059
UBS Group      
144A 6.85% 9/10/29 #, μ, ψ     200,000      203,835
144A 6.875% 6/5/32 #, μ, ψ     200,000      200,640
US Bancorp      
4.653% 2/1/29 μ      68,000       68,060
6.787% 10/26/27 μ     130,000      130,961
Wells Fargo & Co.      
4.844% 5/20/32 μ     105,000      104,668
4.96% 1/23/37 μ      49,000       47,856
5.15% 4/23/31 μ       5,000        5,053
6.491% 10/23/34 μ      76,000      82,059
    6,025,971
Basic Industry — 0.54%
Celanese US Holdings      
6.50% 4/15/30        8,000        8,159
    Principal
amount°
Value (US $)
Corporate Bonds (continued)
Basic Industry (continued)
Celanese US Holdings      
6.75% 4/15/33       67,000 $     68,288
Cleveland-Cliffs 144A 7.00% 3/15/32 #     145,000      144,035
Ecolab      
5.15% 6/15/33      130,000      131,835
5.35% 6/15/36      135,000      137,379
Fortescue Treasury 144A 5.875% 4/15/30 #     150,000      151,946
LYB International Finance III 5.875% 1/15/36      180,000      180,560
Novelis 144A 4.75% 1/30/30 #      90,000       87,107
Olin 144A 6.625% 4/1/33 #     169,000      167,085
Standard Industries 144A 4.375% 7/15/30 #     139,000     132,118
    1,208,512
Brokerage — 0.28%
Blackstone Reg Finance 5.00% 12/6/34      105,000      103,365
Brookfield Asset Management 4.653% 11/15/30      100,000       98,726
Charles Schwab 5.493% 5/21/37 μ      70,000       70,971
Jefferies Financial Group      
5.125% 4/28/31       65,000       64,182
6.20% 4/14/34       55,000       56,310
KKR & Co. 5.10% 8/7/35      175,000      169,353
TPG Operating Group II 4.875% 5/15/31       65,000      64,147
      627,054
Capital Goods — 0.54%
Amcor Flexibles North America 5.50% 3/17/35       55,000       56,003
Boeing      
6.259% 5/1/27      110,000      111,479
6.388% 5/1/31       25,000       26,570
6.858% 5/1/54      260,000      292,425
Cyprium 144A 6.125% 4/15/31 #     169,000      169,415
Honeywell Aerospace 144A 4.95% 3/16/36 #     120,000      118,213
Mauser Packaging Solutions Holding 144A 7.875% 4/15/30 #     103,000      105,354
Northrop Grumman      
4.75% 6/1/43       20,000       18,239
5.20% 6/1/54      100,000       93,381
Republic Services 5.00% 7/15/36      130,000      129,108
RTX 4.625% 11/16/48       40,000       34,721
 
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    Principal
amount°
Value (US $)
Corporate Bonds (continued)
Capital Goods (continued)
TransDigm 144A 6.125% 7/31/34 #      40,000 $     39,999
    1,194,907
Communications — 1.18%
AT&T      
5.55% 11/1/45       55,000       51,715
5.70% 11/1/54       75,000       69,772
6.00% 4/30/56      140,000      135,396
6.30% 1/15/38       45,000       47,266
Meta Platforms      
5.625% 11/15/55       95,000       86,143
6.30% 5/15/56      115,000      114,550
Rogers Communications      
5.30% 2/15/34      265,000      262,788
7.125% 4/15/55 μ      87,000       89,425
SoftBank      
144A 4.699% 7/9/30 #     200,000      197,725
144A 5.332% 7/9/35 #     200,000      197,619
Space Exploration Technologies      
144A 5.35% 7/15/31 #     195,000      194,542
144A 5.65% 7/15/33 #     240,000      238,639
144A 5.875% 7/15/36 #     155,000      153,037
Sprint Capital 6.875% 11/15/28      110,000      115,257
Time Warner Cable 6.55% 5/1/37      150,000      148,770
T-Mobile USA      
3.875% 4/15/30      290,000      281,065
5.125% 5/15/32       30,000       30,320
5.875% 11/15/55       90,000       87,702
Verizon Communications      
5.875% 11/30/55       75,000       72,813
6.20% 5/14/56 μ      65,000      65,738
    2,640,282
Consumer Cyclical — 0.41%
Amazon.com      
4.10% 11/20/30       65,000       63,902
4.875% 3/13/36       60,000       59,087
5.80% 3/13/56       65,000       64,631
Carnival 144A 4.00% 8/1/28 #      80,000       78,559
General Motors Financial      
2.35% 2/26/27      170,000      167,734
5.10% 9/15/31       75,000       75,162
Gildan Activewear 144A 4.70% 10/7/30 #     175,000      171,782
Royal Caribbean Cruises 4.75% 5/15/33       95,000       92,503
VICI Properties      
4.95% 2/15/30      105,000      104,737
    Principal
amount°
Value (US $)
Corporate Bonds (continued)
Consumer Cyclical (continued)
VICI Properties      
5.625% 4/1/35       40,000 $     40,034
      918,131
Consumer Non-Cyclical — 0.70%
Abbott Laboratories      
4.30% 3/15/33       80,000       77,619
4.65% 3/15/36      165,000      160,278
Amgen 4.85% 2/19/36       85,000       83,304
Bunge Limited Finance 4.20% 9/17/29       95,000       93,888
CVS Health 5.05% 3/25/48       65,000       57,449
Eli Lilly & Co. 4.55% 10/15/32       65,000       64,638
Gilead Sciences 4.60% 5/20/31       85,000       84,750
HCA 5.30% 5/15/36       75,000       74,534
JBS 144A 5.625% 3/10/37 #      80,000       79,717
Medline Borrower      
144A 5.00% 6/15/31 #     125,000      124,474
144A 5.25% 6/15/33 #      75,000       74,600
Merck & Co.      
3.85% 3/15/29       45,000       44,458
4.15% 3/15/31      120,000      117,759
5.20% 5/22/36      100,000      101,278
Novartis Capital      
4.40% 3/18/31       65,000       64,539
4.90% 3/18/36      110,000      109,361
5.70% 3/18/56       45,000       45,888
Pfizer 4.20% 11/15/30       40,000       39,495
Philip Morris International 4.875% 4/29/36       65,000      63,658
    1,561,687
Electric — 0.59%
American Electric Power 6.05% 3/15/56 μ      65,000       64,655
Black Hills 4.55% 1/31/31       55,000       54,188
Chpe      
144A 5.10% 6/30/33 #      65,000       64,848
144A 5.35% 6/30/36 #      75,000       74,793
Dominion Energy      
6.20% 2/15/56 μ      50,000       50,175
Series A 6.875% 2/1/55 μ      70,000       72,364
Duke Energy Carolinas 5.15% 6/15/36       75,000       75,105
Florida Power & Light 3.15% 10/1/49      160,000      107,725
National Grid 5.405% 6/9/36      120,000      119,534
NextEra Energy Capital Holdings 6.50% 8/15/55 μ      35,000       35,938
NRG Energy      
144A 4.734% 10/15/30 #      90,000       88,950
144A 5.407% 10/15/35 #      70,000       68,844
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Schedules of investments
Nomura VIP Balanced Series 
    Principal
amount°
Value (US $)
Corporate Bonds (continued)
Electric (continued)
NRG Energy      
144A 6.00% 1/15/36 #      40,000 $     39,895
Oglethorpe Power 4.50% 4/1/47        5,000        4,154
Pacific Gas & Electric 6.00% 5/1/56      115,000      110,098
San Diego Gas & Electric 5.20% 3/15/36       35,000       34,847
Union Electric 4.80% 3/15/36       35,000       34,065
Vistra Operations      
144A 4.70% 1/31/31 #      55,000       53,977
144A 5.35% 1/31/36 #      95,000       93,144
144A 5.55% 4/30/36 #      20,000       19,909
144A 6.00% 4/15/34 #      35,000      36,071
    1,303,279
Energy — 1.14%
BP Capital Markets 4.875% 3/22/30 μ, ψ     135,000      133,514
ConocoPhillips 5.00% 1/15/35      185,000      184,714
Crescent Energy Finance 144A 7.375% 1/15/33 #      10,000        9,945
Diamondback Energy 5.75% 4/18/54       70,000       68,106
Enbridge      
5.55% 6/20/35       70,000       71,220
5.70% 3/8/33      125,000      129,116
Energy Transfer      
6.30% 1/15/56      190,000      190,758
6.50% 2/15/56 μ     125,000      126,111
6.75% 2/15/56 μ     120,000      122,634
Hilcorp Energy I 144A 6.25% 4/15/32 #     150,000      145,289
NGL Energy Operating 144A 8.375% 2/15/32 #      60,000       62,490
ONEOK 5.70% 11/1/54      110,000      102,209
Rio Grande LNG 144A 5.25% 6/30/31 #      55,000       55,005
Schlumberger Investment      
4.80% 5/7/33       25,000       24,871
5.15% 5/7/36       65,000       64,735
Targa Resources Partners 5.00% 1/15/28      410,000      409,856
USA Compression Partners 144A 7.125% 3/15/29 #     100,000      102,480
Valero Energy 5.15% 3/10/36      245,000      241,262
Venture Global Calcasieu Pass 144A 3.875% 11/1/33 #     210,000      187,304
Western Midstream Operating      
5.50% 12/15/35       55,000       54,443
5.70% 7/1/36       65,000      65,142
    2,551,204
    Principal
amount°
Value (US $)
Corporate Bonds (continued)
Finance Companies — 0.56%
Aercap Funding DAC 4.875% 7/7/31      150,000 $    149,323
Apollo Debt Solutions 6.70% 7/29/31      110,000      112,185
Avolon Holdings Funding      
144A 4.85% 4/1/33 #      80,000       77,463
144A 4.95% 1/15/28 #      55,000       55,141
144A 5.375% 5/30/30 #      20,000       20,207
Blackstone Private Credit Fund      
5.05% 9/10/30       55,000       52,655
5.35% 3/12/31       50,000       48,095
5.60% 11/22/29      150,000      148,041
Blue Owl Credit Income      
5.80% 3/15/30      121,000      117,981
6.60% 9/15/29      121,000      121,832
HPS Corporate Lending Fund 5.95% 4/14/32       43,000       42,147
SMBC Aviation Capital Finance DAC 144A 5.25% 11/26/35 #     200,000      196,802
Sumisho Air Lease      
144A 4.85% 3/24/31 #      50,000       49,491
5.10% 3/1/29       39,000       39,259
144A 5.50% 3/24/36 #      25,000      24,915
    1,255,537
Financial Services — 0.15%
OneMain Finance 7.125% 9/15/32      140,000      142,532
PennyMac Financial Services 144A 6.875% 5/15/32 #     145,000      142,026
UWM Holdings 144A 6.25% 3/15/31 #      48,000      42,816
      327,374
Healthcare — 0.09%
DaVita 144A 6.75% 7/15/33 #      88,000       90,855
Global Medical Response 144A 7.375% 10/1/32 #     102,000     105,764
      196,619
Insurance — 0.21%
Aon North America 5.30% 3/1/31       60,000       61,095
Athene Holding 6.875% 6/28/55 μ      65,000       62,445
Chubb INA Holdings 4.90% 8/15/35       65,000       64,119
Howden UK Refinance 144A 7.25% 2/15/31 #     200,000      193,886
Teachers Insurance & Annuity
Association of America
     
144A 6.05% 6/15/56 #      17,000       17,167
 
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    Principal
amount°
Value (US $)
Corporate Bonds (continued)
Insurance (continued)
Teachers Insurance & Annuity
Association of America
     
144A 6.85% 12/16/39 #      52,000 $     57,586
      456,298
Leisure — 0.09%
Caesars Entertainment 144A 7.00% 2/15/30 #     198,000     199,257
      199,257
Media — 0.24%
CCO Holdings      
144A 4.25% 1/15/34 #     125,000      105,939
144A 6.375% 9/1/29 #     136,000      135,939
Midcontinent Communications 144A 8.00% 8/15/32 #     150,000      131,625
Sirius XM Radio 144A 4.125% 7/1/30 #     170,000     160,118
      533,621
Real Estate Investment Trusts — 0.05%
Simon Property Group 2.65% 2/1/32      120,000     107,220
      107,220
Retail — 0.11%
Bath & Body Works 6.875% 11/1/35      163,000      167,023
Magnera 144A 7.25% 11/15/31 #      75,000      73,280
      240,303
Services — 0.11%
Herc Holdings      
144A 7.00% 6/15/30 #      30,000       31,088
144A 7.25% 6/15/33 #      20,000       20,865
Hertz 144A 12.625% 7/15/29 #       4,000        3,259
Neptune Bidco US 144A 9.29% 4/15/29 #      10,000       10,206
QXO Building Products 144A 6.75% 4/30/32 #      35,000       36,161
Resideo Funding 144A 6.50% 7/15/32 #     145,000     145,906
      247,485
Technology — 0.83%
Beacon Point 144A 6.129% 11/30/42 #     115,000      116,034
Broadcom      
4.20% 10/15/30       20,000       19,609
4.90% 7/15/32       45,000       45,159
Dell International      
4.75% 7/15/31       70,000       69,594
5.25% 2/15/37      110,000      108,331
Leidos 5.00% 3/15/36      160,000      154,169
    Principal
amount°
Value (US $)
Corporate Bonds (continued)
Technology (continued)
NVIDIA      
4.50% 6/15/31       65,000 $     64,784
4.95% 6/15/36       90,000       89,246
5.55% 6/15/46       75,000       74,487
5.625% 6/15/56      140,000      139,064
Oracle      
4.70% 9/27/34       25,000       22,916
5.70% 2/4/36      125,000      121,101
5.875% 9/26/45      190,000      166,430
6.00% 8/3/55       30,000       25,563
6.70% 2/4/56       25,000       23,545
QTS Fayetteville I Dc1-2 144A 5.70% 4/15/36 #      50,000       47,558
TSMC Global 144A 1.75% 4/23/28 #     600,000     572,836
    1,860,426
Transportation — 0.22%
ERAC USA Finance 144A 4.60% 5/1/28 #     185,000      185,262
FedEx 3.25% 5/15/41       85,000       66,721
Fedex Freight Holding      
144A 4.95% 3/15/33 #      75,000       73,508
144A 5.25% 3/15/36 #      60,000       58,463
Union Pacific 5.60% 12/1/54      115,000     114,155
      498,109
Total Corporate Bonds
(cost $24,141,485)
 23,953,276
 
Municipal Bonds — 0.06%
Wisconsin Public Finance Authority Revenue (Georgia SR 400 Express Lanes Project)
 6.50% 12/31/65 (AMT) 
    120,000     134,345
Total Municipal Bonds
(cost $123,026)
    134,345
 
Non-Agency Asset-Backed Securities — 1.11%
CyrusOne Data Centers Issuer I Series 2024-2A A2 144A 4.50% 5/20/49 #     300,000      290,511
Ford Credit Auto Owner Trust Series 2024-B A3 5.10% 4/15/29      98,575       99,125
GMF Floorplan Owner Revolving Trust Series 2024-1A A1 144A 5.13% 3/15/29 #     500,000      502,782
Nissan Master Owner Trust Receivables Series 2024-B A 144A 5.05% 2/15/29 #   1,000,000    1,004,169
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Table of Contents
Schedules of investments
Nomura VIP Balanced Series 
    Principal
amount°
Value (US $)
Non-Agency Asset-Backed Securities (continued)
Santander Drive Auto
Receivables Trust
     
Series 2025-1 D 5.43% 3/17/31      100,000 $    100,898
Series 2025-4 D 4.95% 1/15/32      100,000       99,498
Toyota Auto Receivables Owner Trust Series 2024-B A3 5.33% 1/16/29     132,971      133,826
Volkswagen Auto Lease Trust Series 2024-A A3 5.21% 6/21/27     253,896     254,289
Total Non-Agency Asset-Backed Securities
(cost $2,476,835)
  2,485,098
 
Non-Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 1.20%
Connecticut Avenue Securities
Trust
     
Series 2022-R01 1M2 144A 5.528% (SOFR + 1.90%) 12/25/41 #, •     250,000      250,610
Series 2023-R08 1M1 144A 5.128% (SOFR + 1.50%) 10/25/43 #, •     103,170      103,233
Series 2025-R04 1M2 144A 5.128% (SOFR + 1.50%) 5/25/45 #, •     150,000      150,482
Series 2025-R05 2M2 144A 5.228% (SOFR + 1.60%) 7/25/45 #, •      60,000       60,147
Series 2025-R06 1B1 144A 5.478% (SOFR + 1.85%) 9/25/45 #, •     240,973      242,529
Series 2026-R01 2M2 144A 4.978% (SOFR + 1.35%) 1/25/46 #, •     220,000      219,429
Series 2026-R02 1M2 144A 5.128% (SOFR + 1.50%) 2/25/46 #, •     110,000      110,463
Series 2026-R03 2M2 144A 5.178% (SOFR + 1.55%) 4/25/46 #, •      90,000       90,319
Freddie Mac Structured Agency
Credit Risk REMIC Trust
     
Series 2021-HQA2 M2 144A 5.678% (SOFR + 2.05%) 12/25/33 #, •     340,880      346,122
Series 2023-HQA3 A1 144A 5.478% (SOFR + 1.85%) 11/25/43 #, •     127,340      127,960
Series 2025-DNA2 M2 144A 5.128% (SOFR + 1.50%) 5/25/45 #, •      55,000       55,048
    Principal
amount°
Value (US $)
Non-Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations (continued)
Freddie Mac Structured Agency
Credit Risk REMIC Trust
     
Series 2025-DNA3 M2 144A 5.128% (SOFR + 1.50%) 9/25/45 #, •      70,000 $     70,234
Series 2025-DNA4 M2 144A 5.178% (SOFR + 1.55%) 10/25/45 #, •     400,000      400,888
Series 2026-DNA2 B1 144A 5.728% (SOFR + 2.10%) 3/25/46 #, •     210,000      213,110
Series 2026-DNA2 M2 144A 5.228% (SOFR + 1.60%) 3/25/46 #, •     105,000      105,247
Series 2026-HQA1 M2 144A 5.128% (SOFR + 1.50%) 5/25/46 #, •      50,000       49,994
Structured Agency Credit Risk Series 2026-DNA1 M2 144A 4.928% (SOFR + 1.30%) 2/25/46 #, •      90,000      89,945
Total Non-Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations
(cost $2,660,499)
  2,685,760
 
Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — 3.50%
1301 Trust
Series 2025-1301 A 144A 5.227% 8/11/42 #, •
    350,000      349,578
BANK      
Series 2021-BN32 A5 2.643% 4/15/54 •     730,000      659,922
Series 2021-BN36 A5 2.47% 9/15/64      760,000      673,224
Series 2022-BNK39 B 3.346% 2/15/55 •     100,000       87,242
Series 2022-BNK39 C 3.377% 2/15/55 •      45,000       38,200
Series 2022-BNK40 A4 3.502% 3/15/64 •     850,000      786,838
Series 2022-BNK40 B 3.502% 3/15/64 •     100,000       86,958
BBCMS Mortgage Trust Series 2020-C7 A5 2.037% 4/15/53     343,000      308,698
Benchmark Mortgage Trust      
Series 2021-B24 A5 2.584% 3/15/54      750,000      672,591
Series 2021-B25 A5 2.577% 4/15/54      500,000      447,223
Series 2022-B32 A5 3.002% 1/15/55 •   1,000,000      886,519
 
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    Principal
amount°
Value (US $)
Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed
Securities (continued)
Benchmark Mortgage Trust      
Series 2022-B32 B 3.202% 1/15/55 •     100,000 $     83,335
Series 2022-B32 C 3.57% 1/15/55 •     125,000       94,608
Series 2022-B33 A5 3.458% 3/15/55 •     900,000      830,694
Series 2022-B33 B 3.734% 3/15/55 •      50,000       43,076
Series 2022-B33 C 3.734% 3/15/55 •      50,000       39,486
BFLD Commercial Mortgage Trust Series 2025-660F A 144A 5.125% (TSFR01M + 1.50%, Floor 1.50%) 11/15/42 #, •     210,000      210,459
BMO Mortgage Trust Series 2022-C1 A5 3.374% 2/15/55 •     500,000      460,078
IRV Trust Series 2025-200P A 144A 5.471% 3/14/47 #, •     350,000      352,685
LEX Trust Series 2026-450 A 144A 4.975% (TSFR01M + 1.35%, Floor 1.35%) 3/15/43 #, •     350,000      350,547
MAD Commercial Mortgage Trust Series 2025-11MD A 144A 4.912% 10/15/42 #, •     350,000     346,917
Total Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities
(cost $8,408,679)
  7,808,878
 
US Treasury Obligations — 4.78%
US Treasury Bonds      
1.875% 11/15/51   1,235,000      678,960
2.375% 2/15/42     815,000      594,679
3.875% 2/15/43   1,750,000    1,551,177
5.00% 5/15/45     300,000      302,637
US Treasury Floating Rate Notes
3.879% (USBMMY3M + 0.10%) 4/30/28 •
  2,585,000   2,585,081
US Treasury Notes      
3.875% 8/31/32     670,000      655,671
4.125% 5/31/31   2,160,000    2,152,406
4.375% 5/15/36   2,155,000   2,143,720
Total US Treasury Obligations
(cost $10,902,018)
 10,664,331
    
    Number of
shares
Value (US $)
Common Stocks — 60.64%♣
Communication Services — 5.18%
Alphabet Class A       13,827 $  4,941,355
Alphabet Class C       12,451    4,399,312
Meta Platforms Class A        2,751    1,549,611
Netflix †       9,298     663,877
   11,554,155
Consumer Discretionary — 3.26%
Amazon.com †      17,602    4,195,261
AutoZone †         768    2,454,482
Booking Holdings        3,526     628,474
    7,278,217
Consumer Staples — 1.40%
Costco Wholesale        3,327   3,112,309
    3,112,309
Energy — 0.74%
Williams       22,276   1,655,998
    1,655,998
Financials — 9.82%
Ally Financial       45,904    2,109,289
American Express        6,354    2,149,241
Aon Class A        5,189    1,721,139
Blackstone       12,427    1,462,285
Cboe Global Markets        8,044    1,952,037
CME Group        5,815    1,284,126
JPMorgan Chase & Co.        8,929    2,922,730
Mastercard Class A        5,558    2,854,589
MNSN Holdings  =, †         161       12,746
Morgan Stanley       12,300    2,571,192
PNC Financial Services Group       11,664   2,871,910
   21,911,284
Healthcare — 4.48%
AbbVie        5,007    1,259,961
Danaher        8,170    1,556,222
Eli Lilly & Co.        1,082    1,297,783
Gilead Sciences       18,621    2,352,577
Humana        2,361      937,836
Thermo Fisher Scientific        2,957    1,482,522
Vertex Pharmaceuticals †       2,203   1,094,296
    9,981,197
Industrials — 10.79%
Airbus ADR       49,430    2,748,308
BAE Systems ADR       20,402    1,998,376
Carrier Global       33,999    2,493,827
Caterpillar        1,285    1,368,396
Cummins        5,135    3,662,333
Eaton        8,148    3,472,026
Ferguson Enterprises        8,107    1,924,034
Howmet Aerospace       18,089    4,863,408
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Schedules of investments
Nomura VIP Balanced Series 
    Number of
shares
Value (US $)
Common Stocks♣ (continued)
Industrials (continued)
Parker-Hannifin        1,580 $  1,545,430
   24,076,138
Information Technology — 21.93%
Advanced Micro Devices †       7,257    4,215,664
Apple       25,981    7,517,862
Applied Materials        7,012    5,069,676
Broadcom        7,941    2,999,713
Microsoft       12,746    4,754,513
NVIDIA       44,624    8,928,816
Seagate Technology Holdings        4,997    4,822,105
ServiceNow †      16,598    1,647,850
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing ADR       15,346    7,328,789
Texas Instruments        5,476   1,632,231
   48,917,219
Materials — 1.26%
Crown Holdings       14,109    1,577,669
Vulcan Materials        4,136   1,220,161
    2,797,830
Utilities — 1.78%
Entergy       22,488    2,582,972
NextEra Energy       15,877   1,393,524
    3,976,496
Total Common Stocks
(cost $92,429,855)
135,260,843
 
Preferred Stock — 0.04%♣
Financials — 0.04%      
SVB Financial Trust 11/7/32 †         184      84,640
Total Preferred Stock
(cost $82,341)
     84,640
 
Exchange-Traded Funds — 7.53%
iShares US Treasury Bond ETF     238,077    5,423,394
Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth ETF      81,012   10,354,144
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF       1,496   1,027,468
Total Exchange-Traded Funds
(cost $16,672,851)
 16,805,006
 
Short-Term Investments — 2.79%
Money Market Mutual Funds — 2.79%
BlackRock Liquidity FedFund – Institutional Shares (seven-day effective yield 3.54%)   1,554,614    1,554,614
    Number of
shares
Value (US $)
Short-Term Investments (continued)
Money Market Mutual Funds (continued)
Fidelity Investments Money Market Government Portfolio – Class I (seven-day effective yield 3.53%)   1,554,613 $  1,554,613
Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund – Institutional Shares (seven-day effective yield 3.59%)   1,554,613    1,554,613
Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds Government Portfolio – Institutional Class (seven-day effective yield 3.56%)   1,554,613   1,554,613
Total Short-Term Investments
(cost $6,218,453)
  6,218,453
Total Value of Securities—100.99%
(cost $183,782,568)
    225,275,906
Liabilities Net of Receivables and Other Assets—(0.99%)      (2,207,619)
Net Assets Applicable to 33,987,397 Shares Outstanding—100.00%     $223,068,287
° Principal amount shown is stated in USD unless noted that the security is denominated in another currency.
Pass Through Agreement. Security represents the contractual right to receive a proportionate amount of underlying payments due to the counterparty pursuant to various agreements related to the rescheduling of obligations and the exchange of certain notes.
Variable rate investment. Rates reset periodically. Rate shown reflects the rate in effect at June 30, 2026. For securities based on a published reference rate and spread, the reference rate and spread are indicated in their descriptions. The reference rate descriptions (i.e. SOFR01M, SOFR03M, etc.) used in this report are identical for different securities, but the underlying reference rates may differ due to the timing of the reset period. Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current market conditions, or for mortgage-backed securities, are impacted by the individual mortgages which are paying off over time. These securities do not indicate a reference rate and spread in their descriptions.
μ Fixed to variable rate investment. The rate shown reflects the fixed rate in effect at June 30, 2026. Rate will reset at a future date.
ψ Perpetual security. Maturity date represents next call date.
 
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# Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. At June 30, 2026, the aggregate value of Rule 144A securities was $13,408,216, which represents 6.01% of the Series’ net assets. See Note 10 in “Notes to financial statements.”
Categorizations used for financial reporting purposes may differ from categorizations used for regulatory compliance and/or internal classification purposes.
Non-income producing security.
= The value of this security was determined using significant unobservable inputs and is reported as a Level 3 security in the disclosure table located in Note 3 in “Notes to financial statements.”
The following futures contracts were outstanding at June 30, 2026:1
Futures Contracts
Exchange-Traded
Contracts to
Buy (Sell)
  Notional
Amount
  Notional
Cost
(Proceeds)
  Expiration
Date
  Value/
Unrealized
Appreciation
  Value/
Unrealized
Depreciation
  Variation
Margin
Due from
(Due to)
Brokers
Long Contracts:  
US Treasury 2 yr Notes  
   73     $15,047,695   $15,047,868   9/30/26   $   $(173)   $(8,555)
US Treasury 10 yr Notes  
   10     1,098,906   1,097,095   9/21/26   1,811     (2,969)
US Treasury Long Bonds  
   24     2,724,000   2,656,909   9/21/26   67,091     (15,750)
US Treasury Ultra Bonds  
   16     1,858,500   1,815,293   9/21/26   43,207     (12,000)
          20,617,165     112,109 (173) (39,274)
Short Contracts:  
US Treasury 5 yr Notes  
   (40)     (4,281,875)   (4,266,936)   9/30/26     (14,939)   7,500
US Treasury 10 yr Ultra Notes  
   (42)     (4,723,688)   (4,701,449)   9/21/26     (22,239)   (542)
          (8,968,385)     (37,178) 6,958
Total Futures Contracts   $11,648,780       $112,109   $(37,351)   $(32,316)
The use of futures contracts involves elements of market risk and risks in excess of the amounts disclosed in the financial statements. The notional amounts presented above represent the Series’ total exposure in such contracts, whereas only the variation margin is reflected in the Series’ net assets.
1 See Note 8 in “Notes to financial statements.”
Summary of abbreviations:
ADR – American Depositary Receipt
AMT – Subject to Alternative Minimum Tax
DAC – Designated Activity Company
ETF – Exchange-Traded Fund
GNMA – Government National Mortgage Association
LNG – Liquefied Natural Gas
REMIC – Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduit
S&P – Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC
S.F. – Single Family
Summary of abbreviations:  (continued)
SOFR – Secured Overnight Financing Rate
SOFR01M – Secured Overnight Financing Rate 1 Month
SOFR03M – Secured Overnight Financing Rate 3 Month
TSFR01M – 1 Month Term Secured Overnight Financing Rate
USBMMY3M – US Treasury 3 Month Bill Money Market Yield
USD – US Dollar
yr – Year
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
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Schedules of investments
Nomura VIP Energy Series
June 30, 2026 (Unaudited)
    Number of
shares
Value (US $)
Common Stocks — 95.22%♣
Coal & Consumable Fuels — 5.33%
Core Natural Resources     43,910 $ 3,513,678
Peabody Energy     55,171  1,275,554
   4,789,232
Electrical Components & Equipment — 1.57%
Contemporary Amperex Technology Class H      5,300     477,420
Generac Holdings †     3,178    930,550
   1,407,970
Heavy Electrical Equipment — 0.80%
GE Vernova        611    717,839
     717,839
Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders — 0.57%
Vistra      3,208    508,885
     508,885
Integrated Oil & Gas — 20.77%
BP ADR    117,980   4,359,361
Cenovus Energy     44,660   1,108,015
Exxon Mobil     34,860   4,766,059
Shell     72,992   2,836,103
Suncor Energy     16,850     904,508
TotalEnergies     48,223   3,728,868
Unit     30,173    944,113
  18,647,027
Oil & Gas Drilling — 2.29%
Helmerich & Payne     62,805  2,056,236
   2,056,236
Oil & Gas Equipment & Services — 12.59%
Innovex International †    37,980     941,904
National Energy Services Reunited †    27,720     829,660
Saipem    204,670   1,028,977
SLB     92,990   4,323,105
TechnipFMC     28,350   1,879,605
Weatherford International     28,200  2,298,300
  11,301,551
Oil & Gas Exploration & Production — 48.68%
Canadian Natural Resources    134,411   5,318,629
Chord Energy     31,392   3,588,106
ConocoPhillips     48,134   5,004,011
Devon Energy     43,150   1,782,958
Diamondback Energy     29,002   5,097,972
EOG Resources     18,758   2,433,475
EQT     15,215     808,981
Expand Energy     46,633   4,252,463
Kimbell Royalty Partners    242,178   3,518,846
Ovintiv     97,630   5,140,219
Parex Resources     52,787     796,132
    Number of
shares
Value (US $)
Common Stocks♣ (continued)
Oil & Gas Exploration & Production (continued)
Permian Resources Class A    274,585 $ 5,055,110
Valeura Energy †   124,090    909,950
  43,706,852
Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing — 2.62%
Valero Energy      9,043  2,355,159
   2,355,159
Total Common Stocks
(cost $82,462,782)
85,490,751
 
Master Limited Partnerships — 3.21%
Energy Transfer    57,932   1,107,660
Enterprise Products Partners    48,380  1,778,449
Total Master Limited Partnerships
(cost $2,289,191)
 2,886,109
 
Short-Term Investments — 1.44%
Money Market Mutual Funds — 1.44%
BlackRock Liquidity FedFund – Institutional Shares (seven-day effective yield 3.54%)   322,597     322,597
Fidelity Investments Money Market Government Portfolio – Class I (seven-day effective yield 3.53%)   322,597     322,597
Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund – Institutional Shares (seven-day effective yield 3.59%)   322,597     322,597
Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds Government Portfolio – Institutional Class (seven-day effective yield 3.56%)   322,597    322,597
Total Short-Term Investments
(cost $1,290,388)
 1,290,388
Total Value of Securities—99.87%
(cost $86,042,361)
    89,667,248
Receivables and Other Assets Net of Liabilities—0.13%        117,584
Net Assets Applicable to 15,072,417 Shares Outstanding—100.00%     $89,784,832
Categorizations used for financial reporting purposes may differ from categorizations used for regulatory compliance and/or internal classification purposes.
Non-income producing security.
    
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Summary of abbreviations:
ADR – American Depositary Receipt
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Schedules of investments
Nomura VIP Growth Series
June 30, 2026 (Unaudited)
    Number of
shares
Value (US $)
Common Stocks — 99.74%♣
Communication Services — 9.86%
Alphabet Class A     94,829 $ 33,889,040
Meta Platforms Class A     16,605    9,353,430
Netflix †    52,247   3,730,436
   46,972,906
Consumer Discretionary — 7.07%
Amazon.com †   101,562   24,206,287
Booking Holdings     39,426    7,027,290
Ferrari      6,528   2,430,309
   33,663,886
Consumer Staples — 0.16%
Coca-Cola      9,146     743,295
      743,295
Financials — 12.85%
Intercontinental Exchange     61,821    7,610,783
Mastercard Class A     22,040   11,319,744
MSCI     14,328    8,024,253
S&P Global     27,052   11,017,198
Visa Class A     67,757  23,246,749
   61,218,727
Healthcare — 13.59%
Danaher     52,951   10,086,107
Edwards Lifesciences †    94,702    8,566,743
Eli Lilly & Co.     19,149   22,967,885
Gilead Sciences     45,336    5,727,750
IDEXX Laboratories †     9,482    4,991,704
Intuitive Surgical †    19,949    7,933,318
Veeva Systems Class A †    25,235   4,478,455
   64,751,962
Industrials — 7.45%
Broadridge Financial Solutions     16,024    2,194,487
Equifax     17,868    2,836,009
General Electric     29,560   11,047,459
Old Dominion Freight Line      7,099    1,537,643
Verisk Analytics     48,407    8,690,509
Waste Connections     55,231   9,206,455
   35,512,562
Information Technology — 47.27%
Advanced Micro Devices †    42,264   24,551,580
Apple    141,691   40,999,708
Autodesk †    14,610    2,840,476
Broadcom     40,637   15,350,627
Intuit     13,929    3,635,469
Microsoft     99,117   36,972,623
Motorola Solutions     17,493    7,264,668
NVIDIA    372,343   74,502,111
    Number of
shares
Value (US $)
Common Stocks♣ (continued)
Information Technology (continued)
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing ADR     39,938 $ 19,073,191
  225,190,453
Materials — 1.49%
Vulcan Materials     24,058   7,097,351
    7,097,351
Total Common Stocks
(cost $307,801,376)
475,151,142
 
Short-Term Investments — 0.53%
Money Market Mutual Funds — 0.53%
BlackRock Liquidity FedFund – Institutional Shares (seven-day effective yield 3.54%)   625,892      625,892
Fidelity Investments Money Market Government Portfolio – Class I (seven-day effective yield 3.53%)   625,892      625,892
Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund – Institutional Shares (seven-day effective yield 3.59%)   625,892      625,892
Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds Government Portfolio – Institutional Class (seven-day effective yield 3.56%)   625,893     625,893
Total Short-Term Investments
(cost $2,503,569)
  2,503,569
Total Value of Securities—100.27%
(cost $310,304,945)
    477,654,711
Liabilities Net of Receivables and Other Assets—(0.27%)      (1,273,322)
Net Assets Applicable to 74,462,071 Shares Outstanding—100.00%     $476,381,389
Categorizations used for financial reporting purposes may differ from categorizations used for regulatory compliance and/or internal classification purposes.
Non-income producing security.
Summary of abbreviations:
ADR – American Depositary Receipt
S&P – Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Consolidated schedules of investments
Nomura VIP High Income Series
June 30, 2026 (Unaudited)
    Principal
amount°
Value (US $)
Convertible Bond — 0.37%
Leisure — 0.37%
New Cotai PIK 5.00% exercise price $0.40, maturity date 2/2/27 =, >>, π    4,101,113 $  2,777,353
Total Convertible Bond
(cost $4,083,251)
  2,777,353
       
Corporate Bonds — 92.25%
Automotive — 3.22%
Allison Transmission 144A 3.75% 1/30/31 #    6,281,000   5,877,599
American Axle & Manufacturing 144A 7.75% 10/15/33 #      857,000     847,180
Clarios Global      
144A 6.75% 2/15/30 #    1,484,000   1,529,996
144A 6.75% 9/15/32 #    1,965,000   2,008,083
Garrett Motion Holdings 144A 7.75% 5/31/32 #      820,000     861,544
Goodyear Tire & Rubber      
6.625% 7/15/30     2,695,000   2,604,999
8.875% 7/15/32       300,000     302,802
Nissan Motor      
144A 7.75% 7/17/32 #      600,000      622,115
144A 8.125% 7/17/35 #    3,110,000   3,294,922
Nissan Motor Acceptance 144A 6.125% 9/30/30 #      475,000     467,341
Phinia 144A 6.625% 10/15/32 #    1,948,000   1,991,357
Tenneco 144A 8.00% 11/17/28 #    1,115,000   1,122,603
ZF North America Capital 144A 7.50% 3/24/31 #    2,605,000   2,624,379
   24,154,920
Banking — 0.81%
Barclays 9.625% 12/15/29 μ, ψ    3,415,000   3,790,964
Royal Bank of Canada 6.50% 11/24/85 μ    2,330,000   2,306,011
    6,096,975
Basic Industry — 8.90%
Alcoa Nederland Holding 144A 7.125% 3/15/31 #      625,000     649,002
Arsenal AIC Parent 144A 8.00% 10/1/30 #    6,010,000   6,271,134
Ashland 144A 3.375% 9/1/31 #      150,000     139,672
Ashton Woods USA      
144A 4.625% 8/1/29 #      450,000     434,144
144A 4.625% 4/1/30 #      600,000     569,749
144A 6.875% 8/1/33 #      200,000     198,481
    Principal
amount°
Value (US $)
Corporate Bonds (continued)
Basic Industry (continued)
Beazer Homes USA      
7.25% 10/15/29       600,000 $    605,864
144A 7.50% 3/15/31 #      800,000      797,458
144A 8.00% 1/15/32 #      600,000      603,112
Bond US Bidco 1 144A 7.125% 6/15/33 #      400,000      404,131
Builders FirstSource      
144A 4.25% 2/1/32 #    1,600,000    1,491,545
144A 5.00% 3/1/30 #      600,000      588,676
144A 6.375% 6/15/32 #    1,475,000    1,498,118
144A 6.375% 3/1/34 #    2,000,000    2,024,310
144A 6.75% 5/15/35 #      900,000      918,739
Celanese US Holdings      
7.375% 2/15/34     3,905,000    4,026,738
7.379% 7/15/32       200,000      210,460
7.70% 11/15/33       900,000      962,116
Century Aluminum 144A 6.875% 8/1/32 #      825,000      849,214
Chemours      
144A 7.875% 3/15/34 #    1,955,000    1,966,271
144A 8.00% 1/15/33 #      750,000      760,178
Cleveland-Cliffs 144A 7.00% 3/15/32 #    3,285,000   3,263,140
Commercial Metals      
4.125% 1/15/30       275,000      266,675
4.375% 3/15/32       475,000      450,232
144A 5.75% 11/15/33 #      525,000      522,185
144A 6.00% 12/15/35 #      300,000      299,384
Constellium 144A 6.375% 8/15/32 #    1,660,000   1,692,795
First Quantum Minerals      
144A 6.375% 2/15/36 #      500,000      491,072
144A 7.25% 2/15/34 #      625,000      641,204
144A 8.00% 3/1/33 #    1,000,000    1,046,754
FMC      
3.45% 10/1/29       425,000      393,781
5.65% 5/18/33       425,000      381,495
6.375% 5/18/53       225,000      177,063
144A 8.00% 6/1/31 #      475,000      494,707
Fortescue Treasury      
144A 5.875% 4/15/30 #    3,340,000    3,383,319
144A 6.125% 4/15/32 #    1,200,000    1,234,516
Hybar 144A 7.375% 7/1/34 #       75,000       75,458
JH North America Holdings 144A 5.875% 1/31/31 #      475,000      477,591
K Hovnanian Enterprises 144A 8.375% 10/1/33 #    2,640,000    2,714,944
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Consolidated schedules of investments
Nomura VIP High Income Series 
    Principal
amount°
Value (US $)
Corporate Bonds (continued)
Basic Industry (continued)
Kaiser Aluminum      
144A 4.50% 6/1/31 #      750,000 $    718,401
144A 5.875% 3/1/34 #      425,000      421,114
KB Home 4.00% 6/15/31       500,000      468,064
Mineral Resources      
144A 6.00% 5/1/32 #      300,000      296,966
144A 6.25% 5/1/34 #      300,000      295,180
144A 9.25% 10/1/28 #      753,000      777,772
NOVA Chemicals 144A 9.00% 2/15/30 #    3,950,000   4,139,936
Novelis 144A 6.375% 8/15/33 #      900,000      907,127
Olin 5.00% 2/1/30       425,000      412,261
Olympus Water US Holding 144A 7.25% 6/15/31 #      750,000      760,001
Quikrete Holdings 144A 6.75% 3/1/33 #    4,585,000    4,676,164
SCIH Salt Holdings      
144A 4.875% 5/1/28 #      125,000      123,376
144A 6.625% 5/1/29 #      375,000      372,041
Smyrna Ready Mix Concrete 144A 6.00% 11/1/28 #      960,000      962,450
Solstice Advanced Materials 144A 5.625% 9/30/33 #      300,000      298,290
Standard Building Solutions 144A 6.50% 8/15/32 #    4,030,000    4,056,977
Stonepeak Motion Holdco 144A 6.125% 7/15/33 #      400,000      400,744
WR Grace Holdings      
144A 6.625% 8/15/32 #      150,000      145,597
144A 7.00% 8/1/33 #    1,948,000    1,898,487
WS Escrow 144A 7.75% 6/1/33 #      775,000     796,380
   66,902,755
Capital Goods — 6.82%
Amentum Holdings 144A 7.25% 8/1/32 #    2,325,000    2,396,236
Ardagh Group      
144A 9.50% 12/1/30 #      300,000      320,897
PIK, 144A 11.00% 12/1/30 #, >    1,035,750      990,436
Ardagh Metal Packaging Finance USA 144A 4.00% 9/1/29 #      600,000      570,653
ATI      
5.125% 10/1/31       750,000      745,135
5.875% 6/15/33        75,000       76,087
7.25% 8/15/30       600,000      623,369
Axon Enterprise      
144A 6.125% 3/15/30 #      600,000      613,477
144A 6.25% 3/15/33 #    1,675,000    1,717,877
    Principal
amount°
Value (US $)
Corporate Bonds (continued)
Capital Goods (continued)
Boeing      
6.528% 5/1/34       300,000 $    326,482
6.858% 5/1/54       625,000      702,944
Bombardier      
144A 5.875% 1/15/35 #      400,000      401,981
144A 7.25% 7/1/31 #    1,905,000    1,995,627
144A 8.75% 11/15/30 #    2,515,000    2,661,635
Canpack Group 144A 6.00% 5/15/31 #      400,000      402,544
Clydesdale Acquisition Holdings 144A 8.75% 4/15/30 #    3,938,000    3,887,665
Columbus McKinnon 144A 7.125% 2/1/33 #      375,000      376,098
Core & Main 144A 6.00% 7/1/34 #      300,000      301,720
Goat Holdco 144A 6.75% 2/1/32 #    1,915,000    1,964,114
Manitowoc 144A 9.25% 10/1/31 #    2,035,000    2,190,043
Mauser Packaging Solutions
Holding
     
144A 7.875% 4/15/30 #      500,000      511,427
144A 9.25% 4/15/30 #      219,000      215,630
OI European Group 144A 4.75% 2/15/30 #      866,000      823,159
Owens-Brockway Glass
Container
     
144A 7.25% 5/15/31 #      950,000      940,014
144A 7.375% 6/1/32 #      300,000      287,802
144A 9.50% 6/1/33 #      425,000      435,680
Space Exploration Technologies      
144A 5.35% 7/15/31 #      125,000      124,706
144A 5.875% 7/15/36 #      725,000      715,817
144A 6.65% 7/15/56 #      275,000      265,489
Sword Purchaser      
144A 8.25% 4/15/33 #    2,613,000    2,705,343
144A 10.50% 4/15/34 #    1,122,000    1,174,698
Terex 144A 6.25% 10/15/32 #    3,885,000   3,937,560
TransDigm      
144A 6.125% 7/31/34 #    1,550,000    1,549,944
144A 6.375% 5/31/33 #    1,850,000    1,868,839
144A 6.625% 3/1/32 #    3,260,000    3,347,599
144A 6.875% 12/15/30 #    6,450,000    6,633,019
Trivium Packaging Finance      
144A 8.25% 7/15/30 #      567,000      599,448
144A 12.25% 1/15/31 #      897,000      992,156
VoltaGrid 144A 7.375% 11/1/30 #      784,000     814,306
   51,207,656
 
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    Principal
amount°
Value (US $)
Corporate Bonds (continued)
Consumer Goods — 1.68%
Fiesta Purchaser 144A 9.625% 9/15/32 #    2,860,000 $  2,808,668
Industrial F&B Investments III 144A 7.75% 2/11/33 #      847,000      863,774
KeHE Distributors      
144A 7.125% 4/30/33 #      375,000      382,216
144A 9.00% 2/15/29 #    1,050,000    1,100,506
MajorDrive Holdings IV 144A 6.375% 6/1/29 #    1,025,000      863,353
Newell Brands      
6.375% 5/15/30       600,000      608,563
6.625% 9/15/29       450,000      457,809
6.625% 5/15/32       300,000      303,959
Performance Food Group 144A 6.125% 9/15/32 #      625,000      633,426
Post Holdings      
144A 4.625% 4/15/30 #      300,000      289,998
144A 6.25% 2/15/32 #      200,000      203,262
144A 6.25% 10/15/34 #      200,000      196,622
144A 6.375% 3/1/33 #      575,000      570,863
144A 6.50% 3/15/36 #      750,000      742,090
Scotts Miracle-Gro 4.00% 4/1/31       600,000      564,453
US Foods      
144A 5.75% 4/15/33 #      600,000      601,138
144A 7.25% 1/15/32 #      450,000      467,535
Whirlpool      
4.70% 5/14/32       900,000      711,295
144A 7.50% 7/1/31 #      150,000      152,167
144A 7.875% 7/1/34 #      125,000     125,825
   12,647,522
Electric — 4.99%
AES 7.60% 1/15/55 μ      600,000      616,015
Alpha Generation      
144A 6.25% 1/15/34 #      300,000      295,389
144A 6.75% 10/15/32 #      750,000      764,141
California Buyer 144A 6.375% 2/15/32 #    2,768,000   2,776,318
Constellation Energy Generation      
144A 4.625% 2/1/29 #      150,000      149,166
144A 5.00% 2/1/31 #    1,200,000    1,199,976
Edison International      
7.875% 6/15/54 μ      450,000      463,149
8.125% 6/15/53 μ      300,000      308,427
    Principal
amount°
Value (US $)
Corporate Bonds (continued)
Electric (continued)
NRG Energy      
144A 5.75% 7/15/29 #    1,200,000 $  1,201,822
144A 5.75% 1/15/34 #    1,050,000    1,042,352
144A 5.875% 5/15/34 #      675,000      671,773
144A 6.00% 2/1/33 #    1,500,000    1,508,588
144A 6.00% 1/15/36 #    2,406,000    2,399,694
144A 6.125% 5/15/36 #      900,000      900,804
144A 6.25% 11/1/34 #    4,090,000    4,143,020
PG&E 7.375% 3/15/55 μ    1,200,000   1,223,552
Talen Energy Supply      
144A 6.125% 5/1/31 #    1,925,000    1,925,835
144A 6.25% 2/1/34 #    1,250,000    1,242,928
144A 6.50% 2/1/36 #    1,025,000    1,033,776
TerraForm Power Operating 144A 4.75% 1/15/30 #      450,000      435,608
TransAlta 5.875% 2/1/34       475,000      468,190
Vistra      
144A 7.00% 12/15/26 #, μ, ψ    8,025,000    8,107,882
144A 8.00% 10/15/26 #, μ, ψ    3,650,000    3,688,945
Vistra Operations 144A 6.875% 4/15/32 #      900,000     932,521
   37,499,871
Energy — 12.78%
Antero Midstream Partners      
144A 5.75% 10/15/33 #      600,000      594,554
144A 5.75% 7/1/34 #      600,000      592,860
144A 6.625% 2/1/32 #      500,000      510,948
Archrock Partners 144A 6.625% 9/1/32 #    2,070,000   2,112,292
Ascent Resources Utica Holdings 144A 9.00% 11/1/27 #      819,000      909,729
Blue Racer Midstream 144A 7.25% 7/15/32 #      600,000      621,101
Borr IHC 144A 10.375% 11/15/30 #      527,184      559,355
Buckeye Partners      
5.85% 11/15/43       225,000      206,453
144A 6.75% 2/1/30 #      300,000      309,998
144A 6.875% 7/1/29 #      600,000      612,851
Comstock Resources      
144A 5.875% 1/15/30 #      925,000      873,008
144A 6.75% 3/1/29 #      750,000      739,001
CQP Holdco 144A 5.50% 6/15/31 #    1,350,000   1,325,612
Crescent Energy Finance      
144A 7.875% 4/15/32 #    2,780,000    2,816,613
144A 8.375% 1/15/34 #    1,749,000    1,802,546
DBR Land Holdings 144A 6.25% 12/1/30 #      425,000      431,855
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Consolidated schedules of investments
Nomura VIP High Income Series 
    Principal
amount°
Value (US $)
Corporate Bonds (continued)
Energy (continued)
Delek Logistics Partners      
144A 6.875% 6/1/34 #      675,000 $    672,212
144A 7.375% 6/30/33 #      750,000      764,569
144A 8.625% 3/15/29 #      304,000      316,134
Energy Transfer      
6.50% 2/15/56 μ      700,000      706,221
6.75% 2/15/56 μ      425,000      434,330
7.125% 10/1/54 μ      375,000      386,975
Excelerate Energy 144A 8.00% 5/15/30 #      900,000      949,635
Genesis Energy      
6.75% 3/15/34       858,000      851,878
7.875% 5/15/32       940,000      969,807
8.875% 4/15/30     1,850,000    1,936,745
Gulfport Energy Operating 144A 6.75% 9/1/29 #    3,675,000   3,752,770
Harvest Midstream I      
144A 6.75% 5/15/34 #      375,000      380,520
144A 7.50% 5/15/32 #      600,000      621,791
Hess Midstream Operations      
144A 5.50% 10/15/30 #      300,000      299,515
144A 6.50% 6/1/29 #      300,000      306,298
Hilcorp Energy I      
144A 6.00% 2/1/31 #      523,000      506,895
144A 6.25% 4/15/32 #      890,000      862,051
144A 7.25% 2/15/35 #    1,440,000    1,418,713
Howard Midstream Energy
Partners
     
144A 6.625% 1/15/34 #      600,000      605,450
144A 7.375% 7/15/32 #      775,000      803,100
ITT Holdings 144A 6.50% 8/1/29 #      175,000      173,049
Kinetik Holdings 144A 5.875% 6/15/30 #      550,000      553,446
Kraken Oil & Gas Partners 144A 7.125% 5/15/31 #      225,000      220,148
Martin Midstream Partners 144A 11.50% 2/15/28 #    1,050,000    1,058,591
Matador Resources 144A 6.25% 4/15/33 #    2,870,000    2,860,997
Nabors Industries      
144A 8.875% 8/15/31 #      778,000      799,309
144A 9.125% 1/31/30 #    1,475,000    1,542,318
NGL Energy Operating      
144A 8.125% 2/15/29 #      225,000      233,017
144A 8.375% 2/15/32 #    3,860,000    4,020,163
Noble Finance II      
144A 6.25% 6/15/34 #      650,000      637,456
144A 8.00% 4/15/30 #    2,390,000    2,477,528
    Principal
amount°
Value (US $)
Corporate Bonds (continued)
Energy (continued)
Northern Oil & Gas      
144A 7.875% 10/15/33 #      825,000 $    820,330
144A 8.75% 6/15/31 #      675,000      695,611
Northriver Midstream Finance 144A 6.75% 7/15/32 #      600,000      607,967
NuStar Logistics 6.375% 10/1/30     3,742,000    3,868,753
ONEOK      
5.05% 4/1/45       325,000      287,410
5.45% 6/1/47       700,000      643,056
5.60% 4/1/44       300,000      283,932
Par Petroleum 144A 7.375% 6/1/34 #      325,000      329,075
PBF Holding 144A 7.25% 6/1/34 #      300,000      297,192
Prairie Acquiror 144A 9.00% 8/1/29 #      550,000      573,555
Rockies Express Pipeline      
144A 4.95% 7/15/29 #      400,000      394,969
144A 6.875% 4/15/40 #      450,000      461,205
SESI 144A 7.875% 9/30/30 #      785,000      798,144
SM Energy      
144A 7.00% 8/1/32 #    1,171,000    1,182,572
144A 9.625% 6/15/33 #    3,645,000    3,998,324
Solaris Energy Infrastructure 144A 6.375% 5/15/31 #      475,000      480,542
South Bow Canadian
Infrastructure Holdings
     
7.50% 3/1/55 μ      450,000      481,148
7.625% 3/1/55 μ      450,000      471,537
Sunoco      
144A 4.50% 10/1/29 #      900,000      874,595
144A 4.625% 5/1/30 #      150,000      144,976
144A 5.625% 3/15/31 #      300,000      297,933
144A 5.875% 3/15/34 #      300,000      296,065
144A 6.25% 7/1/33 #      900,000      908,501
144A 7.25% 5/1/32 #    2,210,000    2,293,730
144A 7.875% 9/18/30 #, μ, ψ    2,400,000    2,497,397
Superior Plus 144A 4.50% 3/15/29 #      375,000      363,815
Tallgrass Energy Partners      
144A 6.00% 12/31/30 #      300,000      300,284
144A 6.00% 9/1/31 #      450,000      445,411
144A 7.375% 2/15/29 #      425,000      437,470
Talos Production 144A 9.375% 2/1/31 #      875,000      919,533
TransMontaigne Partners 144A 8.50% 6/15/30 #      375,000      382,327
 
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    Principal
amount°
Value (US $)
Corporate Bonds (continued)
Energy (continued)
Transocean International      
144A 7.875% 10/15/32 #    3,628,000 $  3,789,319
144A 8.50% 5/15/31 #    1,845,000    1,916,517
USA Compression Partners 144A 7.125% 3/15/29 #    3,435,000   3,520,185
Valaris 144A 8.375% 4/30/30 #      700,000      727,243
Venture Global Calcasieu Pass      
144A 4.125% 8/15/31 #      600,000      563,541
144A 6.00% 5/1/36 #      450,000      455,116
144A 6.25% 1/15/30 #      375,000      384,249
Venture Global LNG      
144A 6.375% 12/15/34 #      500,000      491,676
144A 9.00% 9/30/29 #, μ, ψ      500,000      488,418
144A 9.875% 2/1/32 #    3,320,000    3,545,634
Venture Global Plaquemines
LNG
     
144A 6.50% 6/15/34 #    1,525,000    1,589,469
144A 6.75% 1/15/36 #      425,000      450,832
144A 7.75% 5/1/35 #    3,630,000    4,072,668
WBI Operating 144A 6.50% 10/15/33 #       75,000      75,510
   96,048,143
Financial Services — 6.49%
Ally Financial 7.10% 8/15/31 μ, ψ      625,000      633,639
Azorra Finance 144A 7.75% 4/15/30 #    1,295,000    1,344,323
Block 6.50% 5/15/32     2,955,000    3,018,284
Breakwater Energy Holdings 144A 9.25% 11/15/30 #      825,000      871,290
Coinbase Global      
144A 3.375% 10/1/28 #    2,210,000    2,099,292
144A 3.625% 10/1/31 #    1,815,000    1,582,258
CrossCountry Intermediate
HoldCo
     
144A 6.50% 10/1/30 #      727,000      717,463
144A 6.75% 12/1/32 #      675,000      652,316
FirstCash      
144A 4.625% 9/1/28 #      325,000      319,686
144A 5.625% 1/1/30 #      325,000      323,292
144A 6.875% 3/1/32 #      450,000      462,976
Freedom Mortgage Holdings 144A 9.25% 2/1/29 #      600,000      622,221
FS KKR Capital      
6.125% 1/15/30       200,000      194,978
7.50% 8/1/31       275,000      274,002
FTAI Aviation Investors 144A 7.00% 6/15/32 #    3,990,000   4,129,091
    Principal
amount°
Value (US $)
Corporate Bonds (continued)
Financial Services (continued)
Icahn Enterprises      
5.25% 5/15/27     2,114,000 $  2,090,572
9.75% 1/15/29       900,000      883,385
144A 10.00% 11/15/29 #      900,000      888,719
Jane Street Group      
144A 4.50% 11/15/29 #      550,000      536,439
144A 6.125% 11/1/32 #      475,000      475,320
144A 6.75% 5/1/33 #      600,000      617,347
144A 7.125% 4/30/31 #      125,000      129,308
Jefferies Finance 144A 6.625% 10/15/31 #    1,200,000   1,182,227
Jefferson Capital Holdings 144A 8.25% 5/15/30 #      765,000      804,826
LFS Topco 144A 8.75% 7/15/30 #      550,000      552,893
Navient      
4.875% 3/15/28       900,000      883,312
9.375% 10/15/31       150,000      149,617
OneMain Finance      
6.625% 5/15/29     2,811,000    2,869,775
6.75% 3/15/32     1,625,000    1,630,939
7.125% 9/15/32       947,000      964,127
7.875% 3/15/30     1,300,000    1,354,197
PennyMac Financial Services      
144A 6.875% 5/15/32 #    1,915,000    1,875,726
144A 6.875% 2/15/33 #    2,800,000    2,732,219
PHH Escrow Issuer 144A 9.875% 11/1/29 #      400,000      391,849
Rfna 144A 7.875% 2/15/30 #      600,000      604,957
Rocket      
144A 6.125% 8/1/30 #      300,000      305,294
144A 6.375% 8/1/33 #    3,860,000    3,930,308
144A 6.50% 8/1/29 #      600,000      613,166
144A 6.50% 6/15/34 #      320,000      328,617
144A 7.125% 2/1/32 #      600,000      623,113
Rocket Mortgage      
144A 3.875% 3/1/31 #      450,000      421,292
144A 4.00% 10/15/33 #    1,500,000    1,350,887
SLM 6.495% 5/15/32 μ      425,000      425,039
United Wholesale Mortgage 144A 5.50% 4/15/29 #      300,000      278,906
UWM Holdings 144A 6.625% 2/1/30 #    1,129,000    1,052,934
WEX 144A 6.50% 3/15/33 #      600,000     597,876
   48,790,297
Healthcare — 8.65%
1261229 BC 144A 10.00% 4/15/32 #    4,380,000    4,439,156
Acadia Healthcare 144A 5.50% 7/1/28 #      550,000      547,807
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Consolidated schedules of investments
Nomura VIP High Income Series 
    Principal
amount°
Value (US $)
Corporate Bonds (continued)
Healthcare (continued)
AMN Healthcare      
144A 4.00% 4/15/29 #      600,000 $    581,507
144A 6.50% 1/15/31 #      300,000      302,000
AthenaHealth Group 144A 6.50% 2/15/30 #    2,060,000   1,976,465
Avantor Funding 144A 3.875% 11/1/29 #    4,315,000    4,122,248
Bausch Health      
144A 4.875% 6/1/28 #      175,000      161,953
144A 5.00% 1/30/28 #      573,000      508,993
144A 5.00% 2/15/29 #      125,000       92,222
144A 5.25% 1/30/30 #      400,000      256,303
144A 5.25% 2/15/31 #      150,000       88,676
144A 6.25% 2/15/29 #      275,000      207,109
144A 7.00% 1/15/28 #      300,000      271,313
144A 7.25% 5/30/29 #      450,000      339,469
144A 11.00% 9/30/28 #      675,000      687,933
144A 14.00% 10/15/30 #      250,000      236,285
Bausch Health Americas 144A 8.50% 1/31/27 #      900,000      899,033
Carriage Services 144A 4.25% 5/15/29 #      500,000      479,969
Centene      
3.00% 10/15/30     3,925,000    3,554,506
4.625% 12/15/29       825,000      800,734
Charlotte Buyer 144A 8.00% 6/30/31 #      150,000      151,941
CHS      
144A 5.25% 5/15/30 #    1,600,000    1,510,864
144A 6.125% 4/1/30 #      978,000      878,980
144A 6.875% 4/15/29 #      980,000      964,698
144A 9.75% 1/15/34 #    2,840,000    2,968,740
Concentra Health Services 144A 6.875% 7/15/32 #      600,000      621,831
CVS Health 7.00% 3/10/55 μ      900,000      934,778
DaVita      
144A 3.75% 2/15/31 #    2,425,000    2,247,988
144A 4.625% 6/1/30 #    1,475,000    1,429,824
144A 6.75% 7/15/33 #      300,000      309,733
144A 6.875% 9/1/32 #      300,000      309,568
Encompass Health 144A 5.875% 6/1/34 #      375,000      374,484
GENMAB      
144A 6.25% 12/15/32 #      800,000      815,730
144A 7.25% 12/15/33 #      760,000      792,876
Global Medical Response 144A 7.375% 10/1/32 #    2,238,000   2,320,582
IQVIA 144A 6.25% 6/1/32 #    2,000,000    2,035,857
    Principal
amount°
Value (US $)
Corporate Bonds (continued)
Healthcare (continued)
LifePoint Health      
144A 5.375% 1/15/29 #      300,000 $    288,031
144A 7.00% 5/1/34 #      900,000      863,268
144A 10.00% 6/1/32 #      600,000      599,737
Medline Borrower 144A 5.25% 10/1/29 #    2,925,000   2,908,603
Molina Healthcare      
144A 3.875% 11/15/30 #      225,000      209,970
144A 3.875% 5/15/32 #      375,000      339,243
Organon & Co. 144A 5.125% 4/30/31 #    4,595,000   4,548,065
Paradigm Parent and Paradigm Parent CO-Issuer 144A 8.75% 4/17/32 #      530,000      475,013
Prestige Brands 144A 6.25% 7/15/34 #      400,000      400,000
Radiology Partners 144A 8.50% 7/15/32 #    1,265,000    1,321,734
Raven Acquisition Holdings 144A 6.875% 11/15/31 #    3,180,000    3,110,281
Select Medical 144A 6.25% 12/1/32 #      375,000      364,537
Service Corp International      
4.00% 5/15/31     1,150,000    1,086,259
5.75% 10/15/32       600,000      603,164
Surgery Center Holdings 144A 7.25% 4/15/32 #    2,735,000   2,772,171
Teleflex 144A 5.875% 1/15/32 #      300,000      302,642
Tenet Healthcare      
4.25% 6/1/29       900,000      875,200
4.375% 1/15/30       300,000      290,901
144A 5.50% 11/15/32 #    1,050,000    1,044,593
144A 6.00% 11/15/33 #      300,000      302,839
6.125% 6/15/30     2,400,000    2,420,587
6.75% 5/15/31       600,000     614,944
   64,963,937
Insurance — 0.60%
Acrisure 144A 7.50% 11/6/30 #      925,000      877,941
Asurion 144A 8.375% 2/1/34 #    1,120,000    1,037,584
Baldwin Insurance Group Holdings 144A 7.125% 5/15/31 #      375,000      376,899
CRC Insurance Group 144A 7.125% 6/1/31 #      705,000      703,171
Howden UK Refinance 144A 8.125% 2/15/32 #      828,000      742,880
HUB International 144A 7.25% 6/15/30 #      779,000     799,844
    4,538,319
 
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    Principal
amount°
Value (US $)
Corporate Bonds (continued)
Leisure — 4.96%
AMC Entertainment Holdings 144A 7.50% 2/15/29 #    1,525,000 $  1,417,769
Boyd Gaming 144A 4.75% 6/15/31 #    1,550,000    1,497,498
Carnival      
144A 5.125% 5/1/29 #      600,000      599,360
144A 5.75% 8/1/32 #    1,500,000    1,516,526
144A 5.875% 6/15/31 #    1,235,000    1,257,889
144A 6.125% 2/15/33 #    2,919,000    2,955,765
Churchill Downs      
144A 5.50% 4/1/27 #      525,000      525,127
144A 5.75% 4/1/30 #      500,000      499,802
Cinemark USA      
144A 5.25% 7/15/28 #      325,000      324,669
144A 7.00% 8/1/32 #      325,000      335,496
Gaia Purchaser 144A 7.625% 7/15/33 #      575,000      581,950
Hilton Domestic Operating      
144A 3.625% 2/15/32 #      250,000      228,939
144A 4.00% 5/1/31 #    1,290,000    1,219,727
4.875% 1/15/30       300,000      299,151
144A 5.50% 9/15/31 #      375,000      376,167
144A 5.50% 3/31/34 #      425,000      421,560
144A 5.75% 9/15/33 #      525,000      527,227
144A 5.875% 3/15/33 #      750,000      757,196
144A 6.125% 4/1/32 #      125,000      126,736
Hilton Grand Vacations Borrower Escrow 144A 4.875% 7/1/31 #      925,000      869,945
Life Time 144A 6.00% 11/15/31 #    4,075,000    4,140,250
Light & Wonder International 144A 7.25% 11/15/29 #    1,880,000    1,914,989
Lindblad Expeditions 144A 7.00% 9/15/30 #      773,000      799,701
Muvico PIK 144A 15.00% 2/19/29 #, >>>    2,401,300    2,625,904
NCL      
144A 6.25% 9/15/33 #      100,000       97,176
144A 6.75% 2/1/32 #    1,445,000    1,442,770
Penn Entertainment 144A 4.125% 7/1/29 #      950,000      911,358
Pioneer Opco 144A 7.00% 5/15/33 #      125,000      127,357
Royal Caribbean Cruises      
144A 5.375% 7/15/27 #    1,050,000    1,052,373
144A 5.50% 4/1/28 #      450,000      454,352
144A 5.625% 9/30/31 #      825,000      832,171
144A 6.00% 2/1/33 #      325,000      329,675
144A 6.25% 3/15/32 #      375,000      383,370
7.50% 10/15/27        75,000       77,739
    Principal
amount°
Value (US $)
Corporate Bonds (continued)
Leisure (continued)
Six Flags Entertainment 144A 8.625% 1/15/32 #    3,101,000 $  3,195,088
Travel + Leisure 144A 6.125% 9/1/33 #      600,000      594,114
Viking Cruises      
144A 5.875% 10/15/33 #      425,000      425,874
144A 9.125% 7/15/31 #      750,000      786,259
VOC Escrow 144A 5.00% 2/15/28 #      450,000      449,695
Wynn Resorts Finance 144A 6.25% 3/15/33 #      300,000     301,289
   37,280,003
Media — 9.27%
Advantage Sales & Marketing 144A 9.00% 11/15/30 #    1,596,202    1,424,610
AMC Global Media      
4.25% 2/15/29       250,000      221,226
144A 10.50% 7/15/32 #    1,528,000    1,571,658
CCO Holdings      
144A 4.25% 2/1/31 #       75,000       67,603
144A 4.50% 8/15/30 #    1,285,000    1,195,317
144A 4.75% 2/1/32 #    1,098,000      980,126
144A 6.375% 9/1/29 #    1,933,000    1,932,142
144A 7.00% 2/1/33 #    7,541,000    7,401,611
Cimpress 144A 7.375% 9/15/32 #      375,000      379,418
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings 144A 7.50% 3/15/33 #    2,120,000    2,233,685
CMG Media 144A 8.875% 6/18/29 #    2,531,000    1,854,798
CSC Holdings      
144A 4.50% 11/15/31 #    3,015,000    1,783,794
144A 5.00% 11/15/31 #    1,781,000      420,761
144A 11.75% 1/31/29 #    1,000,000      615,748
Cumulus Media New Holdings 144A 8.00% 7/1/29 #, ‡    3,871,000      609,683
Directv Financing      
Directv Financing
144A 8.875% 2/1/30 #
   1,530,000    1,557,772
144A 9.25% 6/1/32 #      800,000      813,421
144A 10.00% 2/15/31 #      900,000      934,520
Discovery Communications      
3.625% 5/15/30       900,000      837,659
3.95% 3/20/28       150,000      147,844
4.125% 5/15/29     1,500,000    1,486,140
5.00% 9/20/37       300,000      237,000
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Consolidated schedules of investments
Nomura VIP High Income Series 
    Principal
amount°
Value (US $)
Corporate Bonds (continued)
Media (continued)
Discovery Global Holdings      
3.755% 3/15/27        75,000 $     74,543
4.054% 3/15/29       500,000      495,330
4.279% 3/15/32     1,050,000      942,869
5.05% 3/15/42     1,650,000    1,210,803
DISH DBS      
5.125% 6/1/29 ‡      750,000      675,574
144A 5.25% 12/1/26 #    1,200,000    1,187,928
144A 5.75% 12/1/28 #    1,200,000    1,163,454
7.375% 7/1/28 ‡      600,000      576,604
7.75% 7/1/26 ‡      750,000      750,000
EW Scripps 144A 9.875% 8/15/30 #      850,000      744,688
Gray Media      
144A 5.375% 11/15/31 #    5,055,000    3,395,443
144A 7.25% 8/15/33 #    1,695,000    1,670,503
iHeartCommunications      
144A 4.75% 1/15/28 #    1,320,000    1,264,867
144A 7.00% 1/15/31 #      175,000      154,326
144A 7.75% 8/15/30 #      900,000      840,362
144A 9.125% 5/1/29 #    1,330,000    1,291,669
144A 10.875% 5/1/30 #    1,425,000    1,239,037
Lamar Media 144A 5.375% 11/1/33 #      475,000      465,889
McGraw-Hill Education 144A 7.375% 9/1/31 #    1,108,000    1,126,930
Midcontinent Communications 144A 8.00% 8/15/32 #      155,000      136,012
Nexstar Media      
144A 6.50% 9/15/33 #    2,565,000    2,566,545
144A 7.25% 4/15/34 #      742,000      740,846
OAK-Eagle Acquireco      
144A 7.25% 7/1/33 #    1,817,878    1,902,684
144A 8.75% 7/1/34 #    1,188,000    1,261,563
Outfront Media Capital 144A 4.25% 1/15/29 #      600,000      584,567
Paramount Global      
4.20% 6/1/29       600,000      575,751
4.20% 5/19/32       175,000      151,912
4.375% 3/15/43       400,000      258,381
4.60% 1/15/45       125,000       79,666
4.95% 1/15/31     2,000,000    1,859,680
4.95% 5/19/50       700,000      452,390
5.25% 4/1/44       150,000      103,127
5.85% 9/1/43       925,000      693,051
6.875% 4/30/36     1,425,000    1,337,356
7.875% 7/30/30       350,000      367,685
Playtika Holding 144A 4.25% 3/15/29 #      650,000      582,325
    Principal
amount°
Value (US $)
Corporate Bonds (continued)
Media (continued)
RR Donnelley & Sons      
144A 9.50% 8/1/29 #      600,000 $    622,678
PIK 144A 11.00% 6/1/31 #, «      675,000      655,406
RRD Parent 144A 13.00% 2/4/30 #, ψ      300,000      323,254
Sinclair Television Group 144A 8.125% 2/15/33 #      600,000      617,050
Sirius XM Radio      
144A 3.875% 9/1/31 #    1,050,000      954,216
144A 4.00% 7/15/28 #    1,075,000    1,047,403
Snap 144A 6.875% 3/1/33 #    1,215,000   1,185,016
Univision Communications      
144A 7.375% 6/30/30 #    1,125,000    1,128,969
144A 9.375% 8/1/32 #    1,447,000   1,471,388
   69,636,276
Non-Electric Utilities — 0.66%
AmeriGas Partners      
144A 6.875% 6/1/31 #      575,000      582,546
144A 9.50% 6/1/30 #    1,155,000    1,239,979
Ferrellgas      
144A 5.875% 4/1/29 #    1,475,000    1,435,516
144A 9.25% 1/15/31 #      975,000    1,028,185
Suburban Propane Partners 144A 5.00% 6/1/31 #      725,000     687,641
    4,973,867
Real Estate — 2.66%
Anywhere Real Estate Group      
144A 5.25% 4/15/30 #      300,000      289,720
144A 5.75% 1/15/29 #    1,200,000    1,194,392
144A 7.00% 4/15/30 #    1,500,000    1,517,004
Iron Mountain      
144A 4.50% 2/15/31 #    1,200,000    1,148,354
144A 5.25% 3/15/28 #      675,000      674,509
144A 5.25% 7/15/30 #    1,875,000    1,848,088
144A 6.25% 1/15/33 #    1,200,000    1,213,151
144A 6.25% 1/15/35 #      975,000      980,019
Iron Mountain Information Management Services 144A 5.00% 7/15/32 #    2,400,000   2,307,322
MPT Operating Partnership      
3.50% 3/15/31       300,000      206,512
4.625% 8/1/29       550,000      442,514
5.00% 10/15/27     1,555,000    1,509,267
144A 8.50% 2/15/32 #      750,000      768,368
Outfront Media Capital 144A 4.625% 3/15/30 #      850,000      824,912
RHP Hotel Properties 144A 7.25% 7/15/28 #      760,000      776,981
 
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    Principal
amount°
Value (US $)
Corporate Bonds (continued)
Real Estate (continued)
Rithm Capital      
144A 8.00% 4/1/29 #      775,000 $    778,739
144A 8.00% 7/15/30 #      525,000      524,066
144A 8.50% 6/1/31 #      575,000      577,070
RLJ Lodging Trust 144A 4.00% 9/15/29 #    1,050,000   1,000,718
Starwood Property Trust      
144A 6.125% 6/1/31 #      125,000      125,742
144A 6.50% 7/1/30 #    1,251,000   1,279,911
   19,987,359
Retail — 4.07%
1011778 BC      
144A 4.00% 10/15/30 #    2,465,000    2,328,498
144A 6.125% 6/15/29 #      450,000      456,984
Academy 144A 5.875% 5/15/31 #      600,000      600,388
Albertsons      
144A 4.875% 2/15/30 #      950,000      919,655
144A 5.50% 3/31/31 #      450,000      440,255
144A 5.625% 3/31/32 #    1,050,000    1,015,714
144A 5.75% 3/31/34 #      755,000      719,964
144A 6.25% 3/15/33 #      300,000      297,528
144A 6.50% 2/15/28 #      750,000      756,620
Asbury Automotive Group 4.75% 3/1/30     3,525,930   3,430,096
Bath & Body Works 6.875% 11/1/35     1,670,000    1,711,221
Beach Acquisition Bidco PIK 144A 10.00% 7/15/33 #, >>    2,803,769    3,185,040
Carvana PIK 144A 9.00% 6/1/30 #, >    1,501,650    1,553,697
Global Auto Holdings      
144A 8.375% 1/15/29 #      600,000      591,528
144A 8.75% 1/15/32 #      400,000      379,602
Ingles Markets 144A 4.00% 6/15/31 #      725,000      684,581
Kroger      
5.00% 9/15/34       450,000      444,232
5.50% 9/15/54     1,175,000    1,102,881
5.65% 9/15/64       625,000      586,309
Lithia Motors 144A 3.875% 6/1/29 #    1,666,000   1,596,858
Magnera 144A 7.25% 11/15/31 #    1,173,000    1,146,097
Michaels      
144A 8.50% 3/15/33 #      645,000      639,250
144A 11.00% 3/15/34 #      290,000      284,251
Murphy Oil USA      
4.75% 9/15/29       985,000      969,998
144A 5.875% 6/1/34 #      400,000      401,501
    Principal
amount°
Value (US $)
Corporate Bonds (continued)
Retail (continued)
PetSmart      
144A 7.50% 9/15/32 #    1,150,000 $  1,151,079
144A 10.00% 9/15/33 #      770,000      771,772
Rakuten Group 144A 11.25% 2/15/27 #    1,240,000   1,281,811
Yum! Brands 5.375% 4/1/32     1,125,000   1,119,582
   30,566,992
Services — 4.47%
Albion Financing 1 144A 7.00% 5/21/30 #    1,895,000    1,963,427
Allied Universal Holdco      
Allied Universal Holdco
144A 6.00% 6/1/29 #
   3,900,000    3,875,252
144A 7.875% 2/15/31 #    2,010,000    2,102,297
APi Group DE 144A 5.75% 6/1/34 #      300,000      297,342
Avis Budget Car Rental      
144A 4.75% 4/1/28 #    1,175,000    1,156,379
144A 5.375% 3/1/29 #      450,000      441,412
144A 8.00% 2/15/31 #      200,000      202,126
144A 8.375% 6/15/32 #      950,000      957,053
EquipmentShare.com      
144A 8.00% 3/15/33 #      600,000      614,741
144A 8.625% 5/15/32 #      900,000      937,336
144A 9.00% 5/15/28 #      175,000      178,739
Garda World Security 144A 8.25% 8/1/32 #      600,000      614,541
GEO Group 10.25% 4/15/31       600,000      648,624
GFL Environmental 144A 6.75% 1/15/31 #      300,000      309,008
GFL Environmental Holdings US      
144A 5.50% 2/1/34 #      375,000      367,252
144A 5.625% 7/1/31 #      675,000      675,447
Herc Holdings 144A 6.625% 6/15/29 #      625,000      638,558
Hertz 144A 12.625% 7/15/29 #      560,000      456,259
Imola Merger 144A 4.75% 5/15/29 #    1,472,000    1,446,576
Neptune Bidco US      
144A 9.29% 4/15/29 #    1,415,000    1,444,167
144A 9.50% 2/15/33 #      625,000      632,692
NESCO Holdings II 144A 5.50% 4/15/29 #      600,000      597,267
QXO Building Products 144A 6.75% 4/30/32 #      959,000      990,823
S&S Holdings 144A 8.375% 10/1/31 #      290,000      274,661
Staples 144A 10.75% 9/1/29 #    1,285,000    1,226,864
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Consolidated schedules of investments
Nomura VIP High Income Series 
    Principal
amount°
Value (US $)
Corporate Bonds (continued)
Services (continued)
Synergy Infrastructure Holdings      
144A 7.00% 7/15/34 #      175,000 $    177,610
144A 7.875% 12/1/30 #    1,553,000    1,626,971
TKC Holdings      
144A 8.50% 8/15/30 #      600,000      617,921
144A 12.00% 2/15/31 #      600,000      632,836
United Rentals North America      
3.75% 1/15/32       425,000      394,315
3.875% 2/15/31       125,000      118,182
4.00% 7/15/30     1,050,000    1,004,642
4.875% 1/15/28       175,000      174,529
144A 5.375% 11/15/33 #      325,000      320,352
144A 6.00% 12/15/29 #      125,000      127,118
144A 6.125% 3/15/34 #      525,000      538,877
Waste Pro USA 144A 7.00% 2/1/33 #    1,950,000   2,000,292
Williams Scotsman 144A 6.625% 4/15/30 #    2,725,000   2,809,331
   33,591,819
Technology & Electronics — 3.21%
Black Pearl Compute 144A 6.125% 2/15/31 #      625,000      633,791
Cipher Compute 144A 7.125% 11/15/30 #    1,166,000    1,213,541
Cloud Software Group      
144A 6.50% 3/31/29 #    1,900,000    1,844,940
144A 8.25% 6/30/32 #      100,000       93,797
144A 9.00% 9/30/29 #    1,280,000    1,243,382
Coherent 144A 5.00% 12/15/29 #    1,050,000   1,034,392
Core Scientific Finance I 144A 7.75% 5/15/31 #    1,550,000    1,572,941
Entegris 144A 5.95% 6/15/30 #    1,860,000    1,880,795
Flash Compute 144A 7.25% 12/31/30 #      625,000      643,420
ION Platform Finance US 144A 7.875% 9/30/32 #    1,150,000      834,664
Kioxia Holdings      
144A 6.25% 7/24/30 #      800,000      825,419
144A 6.625% 7/24/33 #      400,000      418,491
McAfee 144A 7.375% 2/15/30 #      725,000      616,661
Nokia Oyj 6.625% 5/15/39       400,000      425,415
Seagate Data Storage
Technology
     
144A 5.75% 12/1/34 #    2,155,000    2,191,607
5.875% 7/15/30       600,000      611,023
144A 9.625% 12/1/32 #      750,000      827,485
UKG 144A 6.875% 2/1/31 #    3,360,000   3,266,354
WULF Compute 144A 7.75% 10/15/30 #    2,704,000    2,841,804
    Principal
amount°
Value (US $)
Corporate Bonds (continued)
Technology & Electronics (continued)
Zebra Technologies 144A 6.50% 6/1/32 #    1,120,000 $  1,134,288
   24,154,210
Telecommunications — 6.62%
Altice France      
144A 6.50% 10/15/31 #      600,000      582,008
144A 6.50% 4/15/32 #    1,405,000    1,359,004
144A 6.875% 10/15/30 #      600,000      582,620
144A 6.875% 7/15/32 #    1,135,000    1,101,909
144A 9.50% 11/1/29 #    1,395,000    1,417,161
Altice France Lux 3 144A 10.00% 1/15/33 #    1,850,000   1,821,685
APLD ComputeCo 144A 9.25% 12/15/30 #    1,580,000    1,705,380
APLD ComputeCo 3 144A 7.00% 6/15/31 #      725,000      724,420
AT&T 6.00% 4/30/56     1,715,000    1,658,604
Connect Finco 144A 9.00% 9/15/29 #    1,250,000    1,316,867
CoreWeave      
144A 9.00% 2/1/31 #      770,000      761,888
144A 9.25% 6/1/30 #      425,000      428,073
144A 9.625% 7/15/32 #      850,000      838,355
144A 9.75% 10/1/31 #    3,025,000    3,020,475
Digicel International Finance 144A 8.625% 8/1/32 #    1,965,000   2,024,736
EchoStar      
PIK 6.75% 11/30/30 >    1,500,000    1,526,776
10.75% 11/30/29     2,085,000    2,254,301
ELK Grove Village Property 144A 7.50% 6/15/31 #      400,000      403,005
Iliad Holding 144A 8.50% 4/15/31 #    1,150,000    1,219,029
Level 3 Financing      
144A 6.875% 6/30/33 #      300,000      308,417
144A 7.00% 3/31/34 #      825,000      851,258
144A 7.50% 2/15/37 #      200,000      205,456
144A 8.50% 1/15/36 #      600,000      644,777
Lumen Technologies 144A 5.375% 6/15/29 #      200,000      195,027
Meridian Arc Holdco 144A 6.25% 4/30/31 #    2,425,000    2,432,020
PR RNO Property Owner 1 144A 6.50% 5/1/31 #      275,000      274,793
Rogers Communications 7.125% 4/15/55 μ    1,405,000    1,444,155
Sable International Finance 144A 7.125% 10/15/32 #    1,550,000    1,540,242
Stingray Compute 144A 6.00% 6/15/31 #      450,000      451,450
 
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    Principal
amount°
Value (US $)
Corporate Bonds (continued)
Telecommunications (continued)
Sunrise FinCo I 144A 4.875% 7/15/31 #      600,000 $    567,708
SV RNO Property Owner 1 144A 5.875% 3/1/31 #    1,190,000    1,173,600
Uniti Group 144A 8.625% 6/15/32 #    1,500,000    1,566,091
Uniti Services 144A 7.50% 10/15/33 #    4,035,000    4,249,065
Viasat 144A 7.50% 5/30/31 #      525,000      530,833
Vmed O2 UK Financing I 144A 7.75% 4/15/32 #    3,770,000    3,409,554
VZ Secured Financing 144A 7.50% 1/15/33 #    1,965,000    1,882,501
Windstream Services 144A 8.25% 10/1/31 #    1,800,000    1,899,162
Yondr JK 1 144A 6.875% 6/30/31 #      525,000      526,709
Zayo Group Holdings PIK 144A 13.75% 9/9/30 #, «      875,000     865,358
   49,764,472
Transportation — 1.39%
Alaska Airlines 144A 6.50% 6/1/31 #      375,000      377,438
American Airlines      
144A 5.75% 4/20/29 #    2,050,000    2,055,190
144A 7.25% 2/15/28 #      600,000      607,815
Genesee & Wyoming 144A 6.25% 4/15/32 #    4,005,000   4,067,406
Granite Construction 144A 6.375% 6/15/34 #       50,000       50,967
JetBlue Airways 144A 9.875% 9/20/31 #      525,000      476,211
PODS 144A 8.75% 5/15/31 #      775,000      759,169
United Airlines Holdings 5.375% 3/1/31     1,000,000      994,068
VistaJet Malta Finance 144A 8.75% 1/15/32 #      100,000       99,144
XPO 144A 7.125% 2/1/32 #      900,000     934,049
   10,421,457
Total Corporate Bonds
(cost $695,090,091)
693,226,850
 
Loan Agreements — 0.32%
Basic Industry — 0.12%
Usalco 7.144% (SOFR01M + 3.50%) 9/30/31 •      870,317     869,229
      869,229
    Principal
amount°
Value (US $)
Loan Agreements (continued)
Media — 0.19%
Discovery Global Holdings 6.144% (SOFR01M + 2.50%) 6/3/33 •      220,673 $    221,008
iHeartCommunications
Tranche B TBD 5/1/29 X
     675,000      645,750
Sinclair Television Group
Tranche B-6 TBD 12/31/29 X
     300,000      263,625
Univision Communications
1st Lien 7.982% (SOFR03M + 4.25%) 6/24/29 •
     336,623     336,904
    1,467,287
Telecommunications — 0.01%
Coreweave Compute Acquisition 8.12% (SOFR01M + 4.50%) 11/6/31 •       88,790      90,699
       90,699
Total Loan Agreements
(cost $2,444,015)
  2,427,215
    Number of
shares
 
Common Stocks — 0.21%♣
Consumer Discretionary — 0.21%
ASG Warrant  =, †, π        1,200           0
Studio City International Holdings ADR †      853,087   1,561,149
    1,561,149
Energy — 0.00%
BIS Industries Holdings =, †, π    1,604,602           0
Sabine Oil & Gas Holdings =, †          263         326
Westmoreland Coal =, †, π          573         429
          755
Financials — 0.00%
New Cotai =, †, π, ∞    3,072,567           0
            0
Total Common Stocks
(cost $35,674,073)
  1,561,904
 
Short-Term Investments — 5.37%
Money Market Mutual Funds — 5.37%
BlackRock Liquidity FedFund – Institutional Shares (seven-day effective yield 3.54%)   10,088,232  10,088,232
Fidelity Investments Money Market Government Portfolio – Class I (seven-day effective yield 3.53%)   10,088,232  10,088,232
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Consolidated schedules of investments
Nomura VIP High Income Series 
    Number of
shares
Value (US $)
Short-Term Investments (continued)
Money Market Mutual Funds (continued)
Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund – Institutional Shares (seven-day effective yield 3.59%)   10,088,232 $ 10,088,232
Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds Government Portfolio – Institutional Class (seven-day effective yield 3.56%)   10,088,232  10,088,232
Total Short-Term Investments
(cost $40,352,928)
 40,352,928
Total Value of Securities—98.52%
(cost $777,644,358)
    740,346,250
Receivables and Other Assets Net of Liabilities—1.48%      11,092,860
Net Assets Applicable to 273,429,851 Shares Outstanding—100.00%     $751,439,110
° Principal amount shown is stated in USD unless noted that the security is denominated in another currency.
= The value of this security was determined using significant unobservable inputs and is reported as a Level 3 security in the disclosure table located in Note 3 in “Notes to financial statements.”
>> PIK. 100% of the income received was in the form of principal.
# Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. At June 30, 2026, the aggregate value of Rule 144A securities was $592,897,985, which represents 78.90% of the Series’ net assets. See Note 10 in “Notes to financial statements.”
μ Fixed to variable rate investment. The rate shown reflects the fixed rate in effect at June 30, 2026. Rate will reset at a future date.
ψ Perpetual security. Maturity date represents next call date.
> PIK. 100% of the income received was in the form of cash.
>>> PIK. 60% of the income received was in cash and 40% was in principal.
Security is currently in default.
« PIK. The first payment of cash and/or principal will be made after June 30, 2026.
Variable rate investment. Rates reset periodically. Rate shown reflects the rate in effect at June 30, 2026. For securities based on a published reference rate and spread, the reference rate and spread are indicated in their descriptions. The reference rate descriptions (i.e. SOFR01M, SOFR03M, etc.) used in this report are identical for different securities, but the underlying reference rates may differ due to the timing of the reset period. Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current market conditions, or for mortgage-backed securities, are impacted by the individual mortgages which are paying off over time. These securities do not indicate a reference rate and spread in their descriptions.
X This loan will settle after June 30, 2026, at which time the interest rate, based on the SOFR and the agreed upon spread on trade date, will be reflected.
Categorizations used for financial reporting purposes may differ from categorizations used for regulatory compliance and/or internal classification purposes.
Non-income producing security.
Represents a position held in the Subsidiary.
π Restricted security. These investments are in securities not registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and have certain restrictions on resale which may limit their liquidity. At June 30, 2026, the aggregate value of restricted securities was $2,777,782, which represented 0.37% of the Series’ net assets. See Note 10 in “Notes to financial statements” and the table below for additional details on restricted securities.
Restricted Securities            
Investments   Date of Acquisition   Cost   Value
ASG Warrant   5/30/18   $72,000   $0
BIS Industries Holdings   12/22/17   151,020   0
New Cotai   9/29/20   28,520,069   0
New Cotai PIK   2/7/22   4,083,251   2,777,353
Westmoreland Coal   3/15/19   430   429
Total       $32,826,770   $2,777,782
 
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Unfunded Loan Commitments
The Series may invest in floating rate loans. In connection with these investments, the Series may also enter into unfunded corporate loan commitments (commitments). Commitments may obligate the Series to furnish temporary financing to a borrower until permanent financing can be arranged. In connection with these commitments, the Series earns a commitment fee, typically set as a percentage of the commitment amount. The following unfunded loan commitment was outstanding at June 30, 2026:
Borrower   Principal
Amount
  Value   Commitment   Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
Coreweave Compute Acquisition TBD 11/6/31 X   $161,210   $164,676   $159,607   $5,069
Summary of abbreviations:
ADR – American Depositary Receipt
FMC – First Mile Connectivity
LNG – Liquefied Natural Gas
PIK – Payment-in-kind
SOFR – Secured Overnight Financing Rate
SOFR01M – Secured Overnight Financing Rate 1 Month
SOFR03M – Secured Overnight Financing Rate 3 Month
TBD – To be determined
USD – US Dollar
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Schedules of investments
Nomura VIP International Core Equity Series
June 30, 2026 (Unaudited)
    Number of
shares
Value (US $)
Common Stocks — 96.43%Δ
Brazil — 5.84%
Banco do Brasil   3,026,120 $ 11,694,612
Cia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo   2,613,478   15,041,054
Embraer ADR     109,798    7,005,112
MercadoLibre †       6,467  10,977,021
   44,717,799
Canada — 4.05%
Alimentation Couche-Tard     254,129   16,198,316
TFI International     102,786  14,795,531
   30,993,847
China — 3.79%
Lenovo Group   5,670,000   16,824,611
WuXi AppTec Class H 144A #     619,300  12,191,252
   29,015,863
Denmark — 2.26%
Ascendis Pharma †      64,785  17,279,455
   17,279,455
France — 2.58%
Airbus      88,706  19,736,361
   19,736,361
Germany — 5.95%
adidas      94,137   19,319,699
BioNTech ADR †      76,455    7,114,138
Siemens Energy     100,493  19,158,138
   45,591,975
Hong Kong — 2.07%
Henderson Land Development   2,782,000    8,823,755
Prudential     530,870   7,051,025
   15,874,780
India — 5.12%
Axis Bank   1,275,360   18,151,135
Bharti Airtel   1,075,331  21,064,923
   39,216,058
Ireland — 0.74%
Experian     169,242   5,704,067
    5,704,067
Japan — 12.33%
Daikin Industries     167,200   25,504,488
Hoya      89,700   14,468,734
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group   1,156,800   23,046,851
SMC      54,200   24,232,072
Sompo Holdings     189,700   7,206,757
   94,458,902
    Number of
shares
Value (US $)
Common StocksΔ (continued)
Mexico — 1.93%
Cemex ADR   1,229,795 $ 14,757,540
   14,757,540
Netherlands — 10.72%
Adyen 144A #, †       7,171    6,727,240
Argenx ADR †      19,780   18,351,291
ASML Holding      15,743   31,173,910
ING Groep     820,118  25,877,443
   82,129,884
Singapore — 3.61%
Grab Holdings Class A †   1,874,943    7,068,535
Sea ADR †     132,304   12,678,692
STMicroelectronics     105,210   7,879,177
   27,626,404
South Korea — 7.33%
Samsung Electronics     140,881   31,261,106
SK hynix      14,106  24,891,201
   56,152,307
Spain — 3.14%
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria     954,994  24,043,702
   24,043,702
Switzerland — 1.02%
Nestle      76,175   7,812,901
    7,812,901
Taiwan — 9.20%
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing     893,000  70,449,021
   70,449,021
United Kingdom — 5.28%
3i Group     249,706    8,211,308
Barclays   3,357,152   22,496,275
Compass Group     300,841   9,719,975
   40,427,558
United States — 9.47%
Booking Holdings      62,261   11,097,401
BP ADR     226,650    8,374,717
CNH Industrial     697,488    7,832,790
James Hardie Industries †     736,727   19,287,513
SLB     314,178   14,606,135
Spotify Technology †      24,730  11,354,285
   72,552,841
Total Common Stocks
(cost $589,734,651)
738,541,265
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    Number of
shares
Value (US $)
Preferred Stock — 1.88%Δ
Germany — 1.88%
Henkel & Co. 2.75% ω     170,719 $ 14,357,415
Total Preferred Stock
(cost $15,243,591)
 14,357,415
       
Short-Term Investments — 1.74%
Money Market Mutual Funds — 1.74%
BlackRock Liquidity FedFund – Institutional Shares (seven-day effective yield 3.54%)   3,332,500    3,332,500
Fidelity Investments Money Market Government Portfolio – Class I (seven-day effective yield 3.53%)   3,332,500    3,332,500
Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund – Institutional Shares (seven-day effective yield 3.59%)   3,332,500    3,332,500
Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds Government Portfolio – Institutional Class (seven-day effective yield 3.56%)   3,332,500   3,332,500
Total Short-Term Investments
(cost $13,330,000)
 13,330,000
Total Value of Securities—100.05%
(cost $618,308,242)
    766,228,680
Liabilities Net of Receivables and Other Assets — (0.05%)        (374,878)
Net Assets Applicable to 40,056,434 Shares Outstanding — 100.00%     $765,853,802
Δ Securities have been classified by country of risk.
Non-income producing security.
# Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. At June 30, 2026, the aggregate value of Rule 144A securities was $18,918,492, which represents 2.47% of the Series’ net assets. See Note 10 in “Notes to financial statements.”
ω Perpetual security with no stated maturity date.
Summary of abbreviations:
ADR – American Depositary Receipt
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Schedules of investments
Nomura VIP Mid Cap Growth Series
June 30, 2026 (Unaudited)
    Number of
shares
Value (US $)
Common Stocks — 96.42%♣
Communication Services — 1.13%
Stubhub Holdings Class A †     331,166 $  4,262,106
    4,262,106
Consumer Discretionary — 15.59%
Amer Sports †     114,909    3,888,521
Dutch Bros Class A †      85,777    6,159,646
Floor & Decor Holdings Class A †     128,274    7,614,345
Hilton Worldwide Holdings       16,672    5,509,429
On Holding Class A †     143,838    5,094,742
Royal Caribbean Cruises       22,897    7,270,484
SharkNinja †      45,527    6,932,396
Tapestry       42,086    6,160,549
Texas Roadhouse       24,727    4,777,998
Viking Holdings †      51,727   5,414,265
   58,822,375
Consumer Staples — 1.53%
Casey's General Stores        7,254   5,765,407
    5,765,407
Financials — 4.02%
Brown & Brown       60,170    3,859,906
Corpay †      13,483    4,493,479
LPL Financial Holdings        6,870    1,935,142
Robinhood Markets Class A †      48,447   4,858,265
   15,146,792
Healthcare — 17.22%
Align Technology †      33,836    5,706,780
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals †      18,570    5,590,127
Ascendis Pharma †      16,544    4,412,616
Cardinal Health       20,552    4,882,333
Dexcom †      72,267    4,867,182
Edwards Lifesciences †     102,226    9,247,364
IDEXX Laboratories †      23,856   12,558,753
Illumina †      15,700    2,760,531
Insulet †      34,488    5,250,798
Ionis Pharmaceuticals †      68,019    5,393,226
STERIS       20,442   4,304,472
   64,974,182
Industrials — 25.54%
AMETEK       24,668    5,968,176
BWX Technologies       28,028    5,455,650
Construction Partners Class A †      27,339    3,247,053
Fastenal      199,914    9,601,870
Ferguson Enterprises       32,621    7,741,942
Generac Holdings †      24,422    7,151,006
HEICO Class A       24,263    6,257,670
Howmet Aerospace       27,202    7,313,530
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions †      59,132    2,948,322
Lincoln Electric Holdings       28,230    7,495,347
    Number of
shares
Value (US $)
Common Stocks♣ (continued)
Industrials (continued)
Old Dominion Freight Line       25,013 $  5,417,816
Rocket Lab †      43,142    4,385,384
Simpson Manufacturing       18,031    3,774,790
SPX Technologies †      33,173    8,133,024
Sterling Infrastructure †      13,672  11,475,730
   96,367,310
Information Technology — 27.70%
Bentley Systems Class B       30,105      899,838
Cloudflare Class A †      55,092   13,512,966
Coherent †       4,571    1,803,122
Credo Technology Group Holding †       6,945    1,888,693
Datadog Class A †      36,785    9,577,343
GlobalFoundries       69,172    5,700,465
MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings †      19,414    7,384,503
Manhattan Associates †      46,558    6,483,202
Microchip Technology       45,392    4,139,750
Monolithic Power Systems        9,589   13,255,450
Novanta †      54,506    8,843,053
Rambus †      22,148    2,939,926
SiTime †       4,974    3,708,415
Snowflake Class A †      41,587   10,583,892
Teradyne        7,799    3,773,468
Twilio Class A †      27,968    5,770,637
Tyler Technologies †      14,507   4,242,717
  104,507,440
Materials — 1.97%
Martin Marietta Materials       12,884   7,430,203
    7,430,203
Real Estate — 1.72%
CoStar Group †     228,773   6,478,851
    6,478,851
Total Common Stocks
(cost $306,683,914)
363,754,666
 
Short-Term Investments — 2.16%
Money Market Mutual Funds — 2.16%
BlackRock Liquidity FedFund – Institutional Shares (seven-day effective yield 3.54%)   2,038,343    2,038,343
Fidelity Investments Money Market Government Portfolio – Class I (seven-day effective yield 3.53%)   2,038,343    2,038,343
Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund – Institutional Shares (seven-day effective yield 3.59%)   2,038,343    2,038,343
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    Number of
shares
Value (US $)
Short-Term Investments (continued)
Money Market Mutual Funds (continued)
Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds Government Portfolio – Institutional Class (seven-day effective yield 3.56%)   2,038,343 $  2,038,343
Total Short-Term Investments
(cost $8,153,372)
  8,153,372
Total Value of Securities—98.58%
(cost $314,837,286)
    371,908,038
Receivables and Other Assets Net of Liabilities—1.42%       5,373,810
Net Assets Applicable to 46,631,839 Shares Outstanding—100.00%     $377,281,848
Categorizations used for financial reporting purposes may differ from categorizations used for regulatory compliance and/or internal classification purposes.
Non-income producing security.
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Schedules of investments
Nomura VIP Natural Resources Series
June 30, 2026 (Unaudited)
    Number of
shares
Value (US $)
Common Stocks — 96.94%♣
Agricultural Products — 2.23%
Bunge Global       20,298 $ 2,166,406
   2,166,406
Aluminum — 1.59%
Alcoa        29,734  1,550,331
   1,550,331
Coal & Consumable Fuels — 5.74%
Core Natural Resources       36,810  2,945,536
Peabody Energy       69,145  1,598,632
Yellow Cake 144A #, †     148,090  1,035,609
   5,579,777
Construction & Engineering — 1.31%
Arcosa        8,794  1,277,680
   1,277,680
Construction Materials — 3.67%
CRH       33,365  3,570,055
   3,570,055
Copper — 1.50%
First Quantum Minerals †      53,500  1,461,371
   1,461,371
Diversified Metals & Mining — 8.50%
Anglo American       46,769  2,294,136
China Metal Recycling
Holdings =, †
  1,900,000          0
Glencore      453,010  3,088,816
Hudbay Minerals      122,235  2,885,968
   8,268,920
Fertilizers & Agricultural Chemicals — 8.42%
CF Industries Holdings        8,750    947,275
Corteva       29,544  2,502,081
Nutrien       75,326  4,741,772
   8,191,128
Forest Products — 3.82%
Louisiana-Pacific       20,571  1,618,115
West Fraser Timber       30,957  2,095,668
   3,713,783
Gold — 11.01%
Agnico Eagle Mines       15,380  2,385,899
Coeur Mining       75,834  1,237,611
Eldorado Gold       39,180  1,218,106
Franco-Nevada       11,420  2,380,385
G Mining Ventures †      53,390  1,563,396
Kinross Gold       81,480  1,924,558
  10,709,955
Integrated Oil & Gas — 5.41%
BP ADR       85,620  3,163,659
Shell       54,130  2,103,221
   5,266,880
Oil & Gas Equipment & Services — 3.82%
SLB       54,580   2,537,424
    Number of
shares
Value (US $)
Common Stocks♣ (continued)
Oil & Gas Equipment & Services (continued)
Weatherford International       14,420 $ 1,175,230
   3,712,654
Oil & Gas Exploration & Production — 23.97%
Canadian Natural Resources      100,840  3,990,228
Chord Energy       12,744  1,456,639
ConocoPhillips       26,670  2,772,613
Diamondback Energy       23,027  4,047,686
Expand Energy       29,960  2,732,053
Kimbell Royalty Partners      154,740  2,248,372
Ovintiv       73,530  3,871,355
Permian Resources Class A      119,171  2,193,938
  23,312,884
Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing — 1.13%
Valero Energy        4,214  1,097,494
   1,097,494
Packaged Foods & Meats — 3.65%
JBS Class A      168,730  1,999,450
Pilgrim's Pride       55,270  1,553,640
   3,553,090
Paper Packaging — 4.83%
International Paper       60,102  2,289,886
Smurfit Westrock       51,970  2,404,132
   4,694,018
Precious Metals & Minerals — 1.26%
Northam Platinum Holdings       85,140  1,229,925
   1,229,925
Steel — 5.08%
Commercial Metals       32,980  2,069,495
Steel Dynamics       12,497  2,867,562
   4,937,057
Total Common Stocks
(cost $96,355,363)
94,293,408
 
Short-Term Investments — 3.02%
Money Market Mutual Funds — 3.02%
BlackRock Liquidity FedFund – Institutional Shares (seven-day effective yield 3.54%)     733,935    733,935
Fidelity Investments Money Market Government Portfolio – Class I (seven-day effective yield 3.53%)     733,935    733,935
Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund – Institutional Shares (seven-day effective yield 3.59%)     733,935     733,935
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    Number of
shares
Value (US $)
Short-Term Investments (continued)
Money Market Mutual Funds (continued)
Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds Government Portfolio – Institutional Class (seven-day effective yield 3.56%)     733,935 $   733,935
Total Short-Term Investments
(cost $2,935,740)
 2,935,740
Total Value of Securities—99.96%
(cost $99,291,103)
    97,229,148
Receivables and Other Assets Net of Liabilities—0.04%         39,168
Net Assets Applicable to 14,855,447 Shares Outstanding—100.00%     $97,268,316
Categorizations used for financial reporting purposes may differ from categorizations used for regulatory compliance and/or internal classification purposes.
# Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. At June 30, 2026, the aggregate value of Rule 144A securities was $1,035,609, which represents 1.06% of the Series’ net assets. See Note 10 in “Notes to financial statements.”
Non-income producing security.
= The value of this security was determined using significant unobservable inputs and is reported as a Level 3 security in the disclosure table located in Note 3 in “Notes to financial statements.”
Summary of abbreviations:
ADR – American Depositary Receipt
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Schedules of investments
Nomura VIP Science and Technology Series
June 30, 2026 (Unaudited)
    Number of
shares
Value (US $)
Common Stocks — 97.20%♣
Communication Services — 10.10%
Alphabet Class A       71,876 $   25,686,326
Meta Platforms Class A       34,216    19,273,531
Netflix †     217,875    15,556,275
Space Exploration Technologies Class A †     107,691    18,400,084
Spotify Technology †      22,171    10,179,371
Take-Two Interactive Software †      63,881    15,968,972
    105,064,559
Consumer Discretionary — 9.71%
Amazon.com †     117,960    28,114,587
Booking Holdings      141,392    25,201,710
DoorDash Class A †     143,261    26,435,952
MercadoLibre †      12,474    21,173,243
    100,925,492
Healthcare — 2.77%
Gilead Sciences      101,357    12,805,443
Intuitive Surgical †      27,731    11,028,064
Ionis Pharmaceuticals †      62,798     4,979,254
     28,812,761
Industrials — 4.74%
GE Vernova        4,601     5,405,531
Howmet Aerospace       55,157    14,829,511
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions †     180,041     8,976,844
Uber Technologies †     278,788    20,117,342
     49,329,228
Information Technology — 69.88%
Advanced Micro Devices †     134,628    78,206,752
Amphenol Class A       87,136    15,363,820
Apple      150,917    43,669,343
ASML Holding       19,399    38,593,147
Broadcom      113,700    42,950,175
Cadence Design Systems †      45,463    17,063,173
Celestica †      38,410    14,011,968
Lam Research      151,368    65,592,295
Micron Technology       25,727    29,696,419
Microsoft       66,921    24,962,871
NVIDIA      340,124    68,055,411
Samsung Electronics      191,106    42,405,895
Seagate Technology Holdings       64,698    62,433,570
ServiceNow †      98,011     9,730,532
Shopify Class A †     139,885    15,972,069
STMicroelectronics      167,992    12,580,921
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing ADR      130,239    62,198,239
Texas Instruments      134,714    40,154,202
Western Digital       67,492    43,108,490
    726,749,292
Total Common Stocks
(cost $591,996,288)
1,010,881,332
    Number of
shares
Value (US $)
Short-Term Investments — 2.93%
Money Market Mutual Funds — 2.93%
BlackRock Liquidity FedFund – Institutional Shares (seven-day effective yield 3.54%)   7,617,933 $    7,617,933
Fidelity Investments Money Market Government Portfolio – Class I (seven-day effective yield 3.53%)   7,617,933     7,617,933
Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund – Institutional Shares (seven-day effective yield 3.59%)   7,617,933     7,617,933
Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds Government Portfolio – Institutional Class (seven-day effective yield 3.56%)   7,617,933     7,617,933
Total Short-Term Investments
(cost $30,471,732)
   30,471,732
Total Value of Securities—100.13%
(cost $622,468,020)
    1,041,353,064
Liabilities Net of Receivables and Other Assets—(0.13%)        (1,394,630)
Net Assets Applicable to 26,426,214 Shares Outstanding—100.00%     $1,039,958,434
Categorizations used for financial reporting purposes may differ from categorizations used for regulatory compliance and/or internal classification purposes.
Non-income producing security.
Summary of abbreviations:
ADR – American Depositary Receipt
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Schedules of investments
Nomura VIP Small Cap Growth Series
June 30, 2026 (Unaudited)
    Number of
shares
Value (US $)
Common Stocks — 98.52%♣
Communication Services — 2.22%
EverQuote Class A †   111,436 $  2,651,063
IMAX †    61,554   2,453,542
    5,104,605
Consumer Discretionary — 7.59%
Boot Barn Holdings †     9,062   1,488,615
Cava Group †    45,864   3,599,407
Covista †     9,062   1,129,669
Kontoor Brands     57,075   4,756,630
Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings †    13,520   1,039,418
OneSpaWorld Holdings    104,559   2,952,746
Rush Street Interactive †    82,321   2,448,226
   17,414,711
Consumer Staples — 3.30%
Chefs' Warehouse †    26,697   2,565,582
PriceSmart     25,648   5,010,080
    7,575,662
Energy — 4.50%
APA     64,713   2,107,702
Matador Resources     21,978   1,094,065
Oceaneering International †    76,298   3,091,595
Solaris Energy Infrastructure     31,212   2,511,318
Weatherford International     18,580   1,514,270
   10,318,950
Financials — 8.64%
Affiliated Managers Group      5,373   1,818,223
Axos Financial †    18,110   1,763,733
FirstCash Holdings     22,045   4,768,775
Miami International Holdings †    61,840   2,297,974
Paymentus Holdings Class A †   107,708   2,602,225
Seacoast Banking    105,567   3,510,103
WisdomTree    181,381   3,072,594
   19,833,627
Healthcare — 26.04%
Adaptive Biotechnologies †   212,066   4,548,816
Alphatec Holdings †   260,528   2,253,567
ANI Pharmaceuticals †    37,384   3,094,647
Artivion †   107,083   2,406,155
Axogen †    59,968   2,769,922
Axsome Therapeutics †    13,728   3,360,203
Celcuity †    27,003   2,825,054
Encompass Health     44,334   4,481,281
Guardant Health †    27,929   4,190,188
HealthEquity †    28,685   2,590,829
Mirum Pharmaceuticals †    45,857   5,368,479
Phathom Pharmaceuticals †   192,366   2,087,171
Protagonist Therapeutics †    18,615   2,281,827
Repligen †     8,762   1,195,487
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals †    66,933   4,212,763
TransMedics Group †    16,497   1,095,731
Travere Therapeutics †    77,119   4,381,130
Vericel †    79,500    3,536,955
    Number of
shares
Value (US $)
Common Stocks♣ (continued)
Healthcare (continued)
Zymeworks †   117,152 $  3,062,353
   59,742,558
Industrials — 18.71%
AAON     34,214   4,340,388
AAR †    22,604   3,230,790
Atmus Filtration Technologies     52,067   2,654,896
Construction Partners Class A †    19,796   2,351,171
Enpro      6,028   2,272,134
Everus Construction Group †    22,985   3,814,361
Federal Signal     13,861   1,781,000
Flowserve     23,535   1,745,356
Legence Class A †    27,333   2,329,591
Leonardo DRS     59,213   2,526,619
Loar Holdings †    31,288   2,522,126
Saia †     5,140   2,164,762
SPX Technologies †    14,071   3,449,787
Standex International      8,757   3,132,116
Willdan Group †    21,529   1,702,944
Xometry Class A †    30,164   2,911,429
   42,929,470
Information Technology — 23.68%
A10 Networks    118,204   4,416,101
ACM Research Class A †    22,341   2,834,850
Adeia     70,624   2,325,648
Advanced Energy Industries     12,059   4,496,439
Agilysys †    43,587   4,554,842
Bel Fuse Class B     10,236   3,408,997
Braze Class A †   139,989   3,036,361
Descartes Systems Group †    15,415   1,067,335
DigitalOcean Holdings †    31,700   4,977,851
D-Wave Quantum †    54,594   1,309,710
JFrog †    18,796   1,708,181
Kulicke & Soffa Industries     19,165   2,563,510
OSI Systems †    15,403   3,368,636
Penguin Solutions †    24,804   1,885,352
Q2 Holdings †    52,428   2,521,787
SailPoint †   171,932   2,517,085
ServiceTitan Class A †    17,495   1,237,072
Silicon Motion Technology ADR      9,719   3,239,634
Synaptics †    22,957   2,851,948
   54,321,339
Materials — 3.84%
Element Solutions     61,109   2,917,955
Knife River †    51,119   4,276,104
Minerals Technologies     21,716   1,606,332
    8,800,391
Total Common Stocks
(cost $181,633,560)
226,041,313
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Schedules of investments
Nomura VIP Small Cap Growth Series 
    Number of
shares
Value (US $)
Short-Term Investments — 1.66%
Money Market Mutual Funds — 1.66%
BlackRock Liquidity FedFund – Institutional Shares (seven-day effective yield 3.54%)   953,030 $    953,030
Fidelity Investments Money Market Government Portfolio – Class I (seven-day effective yield 3.53%)   953,031     953,031
Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund – Institutional Shares (seven-day effective yield 3.59%)   953,030     953,030
Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds Government Portfolio – Institutional Class (seven-day effective yield 3.56%)   953,031     953,031
Total Short-Term Investments
(cost $3,812,122)
  3,812,122
Total Value of Securities—100.18%
(cost $185,445,682)
    229,853,435
Liabilities Net of Receivables and Other Assets—(0.18%)        (407,279)
Net Assets Applicable to 27,140,625 Shares Outstanding—100.00%     $229,446,156
Categorizations used for financial reporting purposes may differ from categorizations used for regulatory compliance and/or internal classification purposes.
Non-income producing security.
Summary of abbreviations:
ADR – American Depositary Receipt
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Schedules of investments
Nomura VIP Smid Cap Core Series
June 30, 2026 (Unaudited)
    Number of
shares
Value (US $)
Common Stocks — 98.65%♣
Communication Services — 1.51%
IMAX †    57,609 $  2,296,295
Nexstar Media Group      5,616   1,002,961
    3,299,256
Consumer Discretionary — 8.32%
Aramark     28,153   1,601,906
BorgWarner     25,326   1,681,646
Brinker International †     8,526   1,432,368
Dick's Sporting Goods     12,358   2,802,918
KB Home     11,677     730,863
Life Time Group Holdings †    54,494   2,225,535
Steven Madden     43,987   1,851,853
Texas Roadhouse      7,065   1,365,170
Toll Brothers     13,402   2,207,979
YETI Holdings †    45,605   2,260,184
   18,160,422
Consumer Staples — 2.78%
BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings †    10,570     921,915
Casey's General Stores      4,983   3,960,439
Performance Food Group †    10,530   1,177,149
    6,059,503
Energy — 4.48%
Expand Energy     23,332   2,127,645
International Seaways     18,392   1,408,643
Liberty Energy    120,363   3,152,307
Permian Resources Class A    167,675   3,086,897
    9,775,492
Financials — 15.04%
Ally Financial     72,685   3,339,876
Axis Capital Holdings     32,160   3,455,270
East West Bancorp     30,020   3,875,282
Essent Group     29,149   1,873,698
Evercore Class A      5,191   1,772,415
Hamilton Lane Class A     32,773   2,583,496
Reinsurance Group of America      9,897   2,104,597
SouthState Bank     31,255   3,122,374
Stifel Financial     41,029   2,862,593
UMB Financial      5,301     756,771
Webster Financial     31,638   2,417,776
WSFS Financial     22,873   1,755,045
Zions Bancorp     42,296   2,926,460
   32,845,653
Healthcare — 12.48%
Axsome Therapeutics †    15,193   3,718,791
Bio-Techne     19,894   1,405,511
Blueprint Medicines =, †    12,068           0
Encompass Health     16,357   1,653,366
Glaukos †     9,446   1,320,173
Guardant Health †    11,397   1,709,892
Halozyme Therapeutics †    32,895   2,574,692
Insmed †    21,416   2,283,374
Lantheus Holdings †    16,937   1,878,991
Ligand Pharmaceuticals †    12,845   4,060,176
Natera †     4,998    1,356,707
    Number of
shares
Value (US $)
Common Stocks♣ (continued)
Healthcare (continued)
Neurocrine Biosciences †    18,522 $  3,121,605
OmniAb 12.5 =, †     3,815           0
OmniAb 15 =, †     3,815           0
Repligen †     7,478   1,020,298
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical †    34,160   1,140,602
   27,244,178
Industrials — 26.20%
ABM Industries     16,958     750,222
API Group †    31,269   1,324,242
Applied Industrial Technologies      6,323   2,138,122
Arcosa     20,978   3,047,894
Bloom Energy Class A †     2,459     744,339
Boise Cascade      9,532     739,969
Carlisle      2,481     899,983
Carpenter Technology      3,081   1,900,484
Casella Waste Systems Class A †    11,763   1,140,658
Clean Harbors †     5,586   1,668,817
Dycom Industries †     2,396   1,211,394
ExlService Holdings †    60,289   1,559,074
Federal Signal     17,278   2,220,050
FTAI Aviation      3,349     906,005
Gates Industrial †    52,824   1,477,487
Graco     14,302   1,081,374
Kadant      3,387   1,064,297
KBR     20,709     715,082
Kirby †    19,716   2,680,784
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings     21,138   1,646,016
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions †    11,723     584,509
Lincoln Electric Holdings      8,890   2,360,384
Mueller Industries      4,843     595,350
nVent Electric     11,372   1,928,805
Quanta Services      3,023   2,176,681
Regal Rexnord      9,929   2,364,988
Saia †     1,880     791,781
SPX Technologies †     5,843   1,432,528
Sterling Infrastructure †     1,231   1,033,252
Tecnoglass     28,094   1,315,080
Tetra Tech     45,995   1,328,796
Trex †    29,118   1,457,065
UL Solutions Class A     11,333   1,154,379
Vicor †     1,638     622,080
WESCO International      8,505   2,937,882
WillScot Holdings     71,732   2,070,186
X-Energy †    64,646   1,186,901
XPO †     3,638     746,845
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions     43,454   2,195,731
   57,199,516
Information Technology — 17.15%
Applied Digital †    13,261     494,635
Applied Optoelectronics †     5,488     813,102
Astera Labs †     7,641    3,690,756
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Schedules of investments
Nomura VIP Smid Cap Core Series 
    Number of
shares
Value (US $)
Common Stocks♣ (continued)
Information Technology (continued)
Box Class A †    28,110 $    746,039
Coherent †     6,934   2,735,255
DigitalOcean Holdings †     5,231     821,424
Dynatrace †    24,267   1,065,564
Fabrinet †     1,359     763,867
Guidewire Software †    18,742   2,306,203
Hut 8 †     4,614     532,663
MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings †    11,134   4,235,040
MaxLinear †     5,748     735,916
MKS      6,088   2,707,942
Onto Innovation †     2,524     955,208
Procore Technologies †    17,662     717,430
PTC †     5,277     599,520
Q2 Holdings †    33,539   1,613,226
Rubrik Class A †     8,493     681,818
Semtech †    29,449   4,766,321
SiTime †     1,125     838,755
SPS Commerce †    13,646     780,142
Terawulf †    20,838     514,699
TTM Technologies †     4,642     868,147
Varonis Systems †    50,698   2,127,288
Viasat †     9,051     812,870
Viavi Solutions †    10,766     514,077
   37,437,907
Materials — 3.80%
Kaiser Aluminum     15,538   3,039,699
Minerals Technologies     41,337   3,057,698
Reliance      5,888   2,199,757
    8,297,154
Real Estate — 4.99%
Brixmor Property Group     48,736   1,536,646
Camden Property Trust     19,709   2,256,484
First Industrial Realty Trust     35,982   2,206,057
Healthpeak Properties     46,041     985,277
Jones Lang LaSalle †     5,454   1,690,467
Kite Realty Group Trust     78,619   2,231,207
   10,906,138
Utilities — 1.90%
Black Hills     22,800   1,696,320
Spire     31,504   2,460,147
    4,156,467
Total Common Stocks
(cost $163,364,293)
215,381,686
    Number of
shares
Value (US $)
Short-Term Investments — 1.45%
Money Market Mutual Funds — 1.45%
BlackRock Liquidity FedFund – Institutional Shares (seven-day effective yield 3.54%)   792,036 $    792,036
Fidelity Investments Money Market Government Portfolio – Class I (seven-day effective yield 3.53%)   792,041     792,041
Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund – Institutional Shares (seven-day effective yield 3.59%)   792,038     792,038
Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds Government Portfolio – Institutional Class (seven-day effective yield 3.56%)   792,040     792,040
Total Short-Term Investments
(cost $3,168,155)
  3,168,155
Total Value of Securities—100.10%
(cost $166,532,448)
    218,549,841
Liabilities Net of Receivables and Other Assets—(0.10%)        (227,218)
Net Assets Applicable to 13,977,212 Shares Outstanding—100.00%     $218,322,623
Categorizations used for financial reporting purposes may differ from categorizations used for regulatory compliance and/or internal classification purposes.
Non-income producing security.
= The value of this security was determined using significant unobservable inputs and is reported as a Level 3 security in the disclosure table located in Note 3 in “Notes to financial statements.”
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
 
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Statements of assets and liabilities
Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios
June 30, 2026 (Unaudited)
  Nomura
VIP Asset
Strategy Seriesφ
  Nomura VIP
Balanced Series
  Nomura VIP
Energy Series
  Nomura VIP
Growth Series
Assets:              
Investments, at value* $545,694,031   $225,275,906   $89,667,248   $477,654,711
Bullion, at value 38,049,929      
Foreign currencies, at valueΔ 461,597     14,094  
Cash 1,105,073   448,594   17,192  
Cash collateral due from brokers 609,736   192,979    
Dividends and interest receivable 1,290,302   524,706   110,536   98,531
Receivable for securities sold 436,031   395,592    
Foreign tax reclaims receivable 253,258   14,428   34,009   13,663
Receivable for series shares sold 101,431   1,233   64,359   39,523
Prepaid expenses 2,897   1,088   1,662   1,610
Other assets       642
Total Assets 588,004,285   226,854,526   89,909,100   477,808,680
Liabilities:              
Payable for securities purchased 6,910,473   3,338,153    
Investment management fees payable to affiliates 210,511   116,557   51,579   273,557
Payable for series shares redeemed 204,780   111,290   3,655   840,342
Distribution fees payable to affiliates 119,023   45,462   19,856   98,345
Variation margin due to broker on futures contracts 112,284   32,316    
Trustees' fees payable to non-affiliates 89,348   44,920   4,201   110,022
Other accrued expenses 45,264   34,404   4,169   38,702
Accounting and administration expenses payable to non-affiliates 34,946   35,446   23,691   45,089
Audit and tax fees payable 18,919   22,877   15,817   14,912
Dividend disbursing and transfer agent fees and expenses payable to affiliates 3,641   1,376   500   3,052
Accounting and administration expenses payable to affiliates 2,539   1,164   632   2,182
Legal fees payable to affiliates 1,287   2,274   168   1,088
Total Liabilities 7,753,015   3,786,239   124,268   1,427,291
Total Net Assets $580,251,270   $223,068,287   $89,784,832   $476,381,389
 
Net Assets Consist of:              
Paid-in capital $449,879,866   $167,278,099   $85,549,453   $287,083,722
Total distributable earnings (loss) 130,371,404   55,790,188   4,235,379   189,297,667
Total Net Assets $580,251,270   $223,068,287   $89,784,832   $476,381,389
 
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Statements of assets and liabilities
Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios 
  Nomura
VIP Asset
Strategy Seriesφ
  Nomura VIP
Balanced Series
  Nomura VIP
Energy Series
  Nomura VIP
Growth Series
Net Asset Value              
 
Standard Class:              
Net assets $625,788   $   $847,826   $
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding, unlimited authorization, no par 59,464     143,318  
Net asset value per share $10.52   $   $5.92   $
 
Service Class:              
Net assets $579,625,482   $223,068,287   $88,937,006   $476,381,389
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding, unlimited authorization, no par 55,194,223   33,987,397   14,929,099   74,462,071
Net asset value per share $10.50   $6.56   $5.96   $6.40

*Investments, at cost
$446,907,404   $183,782,568   $86,042,361   $310,304,945
Bullion, at cost 11,403,276      
ΔForeign currencies, at cost 460,397     14,078  
φConsolidated statement of assets and liabilities.
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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  Nomura
VIP High
Income Seriesφ
  Nomura VIP
International Core
Equity Series
  Nomura VIP
Mid Cap
Growth Series
  Nomura
VIP Natural
Resources Series
Assets:              
Investments, at value* $740,346,250   $766,228,680   $371,908,038   $97,229,148
Foreign currencies, at valueΔ   768,839     44,805
Cash 775,045   621,250     24,378
Dividends and interest receivable 12,462,509   795,384   147,046   94,099
Receivable for securities sold 5,195,568   3,066,288   13,221,151   972,596
Receivable for series shares sold 157,089   8,032   8,057   200,051
Foreign tax reclaims receivable 7,602   1,619,920     28,837
Unrealized appreciation on unfunded loan commitments** 5,069      
Prepaid expenses 3,536   6,908   1,610   1,387
Other assets 581   1,479    
Total Assets 758,953,249   773,116,780   385,285,902   98,595,301
Liabilities:              
Payable for securities purchased 6,674,121   5,765,846   7,440,505   1,120,700
Investment management fees payable to affiliates 381,132   498,132   237,108   56,796
Payable for series shares redeemed 152,224   308,836   144,356   67,675
Distribution fees payable to affiliates 151,418   59,631   75,062   21,246
Accounting and administration expenses payable to non-affiliates 48,600   44,591   39,916   24,712
Trustees' fees payable to non-affiliates 40,981   57,791   20,869   11,901
Other accrued expenses 36,673   102,753   25,965   5,843
Audit and tax fees payable 18,771   14,599   15,473   16,629
Dividend disbursing and transfer agent fees and expenses payable to affiliates 4,777   4,673   2,346   606
Accounting and administration expenses payable to affiliates 3,229   3,166   1,753   697
Legal fees payable to affiliates 2,213   1,408   701   180
Accrued capital gains taxes on appreciated securities   401,552    
Total Liabilities 7,514,139   7,262,978   8,004,054   1,326,985
Total Net Assets $751,439,110   $765,853,802   $377,281,848   $97,268,316
 
Net Assets Consist of:              
Paid-in capital $981,849,981   $588,674,499   $328,386,187   $110,250,536
Total distributable earnings (loss) (230,410,871)   177,179,303   48,895,661   (12,982,220)
Total Net Assets $751,439,110   $765,853,802   $377,281,848   $97,268,316
 
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Statements of assets and liabilities
Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios 
  Nomura
VIP High
Income Seriesφ
  Nomura VIP
International Core
Equity Series
  Nomura VIP
Mid Cap
Growth Series
  Nomura
VIP Natural
Resources Series
Net Asset Value              
 
Standard Class:              
Net assets $15,067,531   $468,010,475   $6,065,317   $
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding, unlimited authorization, no par 5,469,489   24,539,609   727,282  
Net asset value per share $2.75   $19.07   $8.34   $
 
Service Class:              
Net assets $736,371,579   $297,843,327   $371,216,531   $97,268,316
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding, unlimited authorization, no par 267,960,362   15,516,825   45,904,557   14,855,447
Net asset value per share $2.75   $19.19   $8.09   $6.55

*Investments, at cost
$777,644,358   $618,308,242   $314,837,286   $99,291,103
ΔForeign currencies, at cost   774,997     44,523
**See Note 10 in “Notes to financial statements.”              
φConsolidated statement of assets and liabilities.
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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  Nomura VIP
Science and
Technology Series
  Nomura VIP
Small Cap
Growth Series
  Nomura VIP
Smid Cap
Core Series
Assets:          
Investments, at value* $1,041,353,064   $229,853,435   $218,549,841
Dividends and interest receivable 283,329   17,990   124,501
Receivable for series shares sold 187,376   18,913   1,868
Foreign tax reclaims receivable 102,932    
Prepaid expenses 7,010   868   647
Total Assets 1,041,933,711   229,891,206   218,676,857
Liabilities:          
Due to custodian   2,458   879
Payable for series shares redeemed 932,160   137,438   73,158
Investment management fees payable to affiliates 704,804   142,846   148,576
Distribution fees payable to affiliates 206,457   44,704   43,746
Accounting and administration expenses payable to non-affiliates 42,996   33,933   33,940
Trustees' fees payable to non-affiliates 38,883   50,657   20,715
Other accrued expenses 24,762   16,517   14,120
Audit and tax fees payable 14,970   13,827   16,567
Dividend disbursing and transfer agent fees and expenses payable to affiliates 5,367   1,237   1,161
Accounting and administration expenses payable to affiliates 3,587   1,080   1,034
Legal fees payable to affiliates 1,291   353   338
Total Liabilities 1,975,277   445,050   354,234
Total Net Assets $1,039,958,434   $229,446,156   $218,322,623
 
Net Assets Consist of:          
Paid-in capital $451,848,597   $153,858,292   $147,103,467
Total distributable earnings (loss) 588,109,837   75,587,864   71,219,156
Total Net Assets $1,039,958,434   $229,446,156   $218,322,623
 
Net Asset Value          
 
Standard Class:          
Net assets $4,659,911   $1,445,008   $
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding, unlimited authorization, no par 114,484   166,733  
Net asset value per share $40.70   $8.67   $
 
Service Class:          
Net assets $1,035,298,523   $228,001,148   $218,322,623
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding, unlimited authorization, no par 26,311,730   26,973,892   13,977,212
Net asset value per share $39.35   $8.45   $15.62

*Investments, at cost
$622,468,020   $185,445,682   $166,532,448
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statements of operations
Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios
Six months ended June 30, 2026 (Unaudited)
  Nomura
VIP Asset
Strategy Seriesφ
  Nomura VIP
Balanced Series
  Nomura VIP
Energy Series
  Nomura VIP
Growth Series
Investment Income:              
Interest $3,742,481   $1,565,427   $   $
Dividends 2,663,437   1,005,841   1,490,742   1,406,417
Foreign tax withheld (234,573)   (13,393)   (59,331)   (28,835)
  6,171,345   2,557,875   1,431,411   1,377,582
 
Expenses:              
Management fees 2,025,305   761,481   427,017   1,643,827
Distribution expenses — Service Class 722,630   271,957   124,550   587,081
Accounting and administration expenses 65,863   43,083   36,226   57,754
Audit and tax fees 62,026   35,002   23,502   24,763
Legal fees 25,030   20,420   6,708   25,229
Dividend disbursing, transfer agent and sub-transfer agent fees and expenses 23,216   8,856   3,152   20,562
Trustees’ fees 20,695   8,647   2,167   22,144
Custodian fees 17,752   6,371   1,304   3,960
Reports and statements to shareholders expenses 7,303   5,252   6,343   5,761
Other 18,001   10,642   2,806   9,006
  2,987,821   1,171,711   633,775   2,400,087
Less expenses waived (604,554)   (62,122)   (80,721)   (28,275)
Less expenses paid indirectly (7)   (3)   (4)   (4)
Total operating expenses 2,383,260   1,109,586   553,050   2,371,808
Net Investment Income (Loss) 3,788,085   1,448,289   878,361   (994,226)
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VIP Asset
Strategy Seriesφ
  Nomura VIP
Balanced Series
  Nomura VIP
Energy Series
  Nomura VIP
Growth Series
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss):              
Net realized gain (loss) on:              
Investments1 $13,367,302   $13,280,495   $9,996,650   $23,159,357
Affiliated investments 558,943      
Foreign currencies (27,741)     39,933   (49)
Futures contracts (591,404)   (182,551)    
Swap contracts 40,041   2,207    
Net realized gain (loss) 13,347,141   13,100,151   10,036,583   23,159,308
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:              
Investments2 16,288,725   495,984   3,118,082   (31,245,152)
Affiliated investments (16,812)      
Foreign currencies (7,677)     (368)  
Futures contracts 504,608   141,271    
Swap contracts (12,518)   (4,918)    
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) 16,756,326   632,337   3,117,714   (31,245,152)
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) 30,103,467   13,732,488   13,154,297   (8,085,844)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations $33,891,552   $15,180,777   $14,032,658   $(9,080,070)
1 Includes $(544,264) capital gains taxes paid for Nomura VIP Asset Strategy Series.
2 Includes net change of $691,500 on capital gains taxes accrued for Nomura VIP Asset Strategy Series.
φ Consolidated statement of operations.
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statements of operations
Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios 
  Nomura
VIP High
Income Seriesφ
  Nomura VIP
International Core
Equity Series
  Nomura VIP
Mid Cap
Growth Series
  Nomura
VIP Natural
Resources Series
Investment Income:              
Interest $25,497,697   $   $   $
Dividends 803,959   7,316,110   929,341   1,225,332
Foreign tax withheld   (745,021)     (60,424)
  26,301,656   6,571,089   929,341   1,164,908
 
Expenses:              
Management fees 2,321,045   3,117,087   1,543,501   447,937
Distribution expenses — Service Class 922,921   351,995   446,993   131,746
Accounting and administration expenses 71,759   71,043   51,612   36,496
Legal fees 43,180   31,651   15,920   7,351
Audit and tax fees 43,109   45,220   24,695   25,964
Dividend disbursing, transfer agent and sub-transfer agent fees and expenses 30,623   30,128   15,106   3,696
Trustees’ fees 22,703   23,535   11,291   2,532
Custodian fees 10,080   47,395   4,018   2,414
Reports and statements to shareholders expenses 6,635   6,396   6,338   4,856
Other 31,278   15,801   6,313   3,037
  3,503,333   3,740,251   2,125,787   666,029
Less expenses waived   (234,405)   (135,288)   (39,387)
Less expenses paid indirectly (7,287)   (9)   (5)   (2)
Total operating expenses 3,496,046   3,505,837   1,990,494   626,640
Net Investment Income (Loss) 22,805,610   3,065,252   (1,061,153)   538,268
 
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss):              
Net realized gain (loss) on:              
Investments1 (2,214,197)   27,483,999   3,103,400   19,585,907
Foreign currencies 4   (501,492)     409
Net realized gain (loss) (2,214,193)   26,982,507   3,103,400   19,586,316
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:              
Investments2 (17,775,194)   39,216,889   15,686,454   (12,390,280)
Foreign currencies 4   (72,299)     (747)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) (17,775,190)   39,144,590   15,686,454   (12,391,027)
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) (19,989,383)   66,127,097   18,789,854   7,195,289
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations $2,816,227   $69,192,349   $17,728,701   $7,733,557
1 Includes $(1,006,353) capital gains taxes paid  for Nomura VIP International Core Equity Series.
2 Includes net change of $1,544,824 on capital gains taxes accrued for Nomura VIP International Core Equity Series.
φ Consolidated statement of operations. 
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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  Nomura VIP
Science and
Technology Series
  Nomura VIP
Small Cap
Growth Series
  Nomura VIP
Smid Cap
Core Series
Investment Income:          
Dividends $2,372,879   $368,493   $1,203,649
Foreign tax withheld (99,948)    
  2,272,931   368,493   1,203,649
 
Expenses:          
Management fees 3,802,297   859,191   844,198
Distribution expenses — Service Class 1,058,149   251,140   248,294
Accounting and administration expenses 74,274   42,137   41,112
Dividend disbursing, transfer agent and sub-transfer agent fees and expenses 33,007   7,857   7,258
Legal fees 27,565   8,139   7,600
Audit and tax fees 25,862   24,355   22,832
Trustees’ fees 21,329   8,320   6,057
Reports and statements to shareholders expenses 6,365   5,397   5,609
Custodian fees 5,124   3,497   1,558
Other 11,409   3,571   3,517
  5,065,381   1,213,604   1,188,035
Less expenses waived   (62,837)   (6,182)
Less expenses paid indirectly (5)   (4)   (3)
Total operating expenses 5,065,376   1,150,763   1,181,850
Net Investment Income (Loss) (2,792,445)   (782,270)   21,799
 
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss):          
Net realized gain (loss) on:          
Investments 172,146,433   32,231,043   19,321,907
Foreign currencies (84,186)    
Net realized gain (loss) 172,062,247   32,231,043   19,321,907
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:          
Investments 164,289,125   10,171,578   19,719,873
Foreign currencies (1,469)    
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) 164,287,656   10,171,578   19,719,873
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) 336,349,903   42,402,621   39,041,780
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations $333,557,458   $41,620,351   $39,063,579
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statements of changes in net assets
Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios
  Nomura
VIP Asset
Strategy Seriesφ
  Nomura VIP
Balanced Series
  Six months
ended
6/30/26
(Unaudited)
  Year ended
12/31/25
  Six months
ended
6/30/26
(Unaudited)
  Year ended
12/31/25
 
Increase in Net Assets from Operations:              
Net investment income (loss) $3,788,085   $8,671,429   $1,448,289   $3,091,364
Net realized gain (loss) 13,347,141   18,707,290   13,100,151   10,509,410
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) 16,756,326   60,673,011   632,337   10,983,080
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations 33,891,552   88,051,730   15,180,777   24,583,854
 
Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders from:              
Distributable earnings:              
Standard Class (6,254)   (42,801)    
Service Class (5,197,593)   (45,092,531)   (13,915,789)   (11,130,766)
  (5,203,847)   (45,135,332)   (13,915,789)   (11,130,766)
 
Capital Share Transactions (See Note 4):              
Proceeds from shares sold:              
Standard Class 39,062   123,250    
Service Class 18,688,416   34,878,137   2,472,555   3,894,439
 
Net asset value of shares issued upon reinvestment of dividends and distributions:              
Standard Class 6,254   42,801    
Service Class 5,197,593   45,092,531   13,915,789   11,130,766
  23,931,325   80,136,719   16,388,344   15,025,205
Cost of shares redeemed:              
Standard Class (14,291)   (32,427)    
Service Class (54,081,873)   (106,570,999)   (17,287,535)   (27,755,463)
  (54,096,164)   (106,603,426)   (17,287,535)   (27,755,463)
Decrease in net assets derived from capital share transactions (30,164,839)   (26,466,707)   (899,191)   (12,730,258)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets (1,477,134)   16,449,691   365,797   722,830
 
Net Assets:              
Beginning of period 581,728,404   565,278,713   222,702,490   221,979,660
End of period $580,251,270   $581,728,404   $223,068,287   $222,702,490
φ Consolidated statements of changes in net assets.
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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  Nomura VIP
Energy Series
  Nomura VIP
Growth Series
  Six months
ended
6/30/26
(Unaudited)
  Year ended
12/31/25
  Six months
ended
6/30/26
(Unaudited)
  Year ended
12/31/25
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations:              
Net investment income (loss) $878,361   $1,835,767   $(994,226)   $(2,179,832)
Net realized gain (loss) 10,036,583   440,691   23,159,308   156,085,648
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) 3,117,714   5,890,119   (31,245,152)   (116,993,146)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations 14,032,658   8,166,577   (9,080,070)   36,912,670
 
Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders from:              
Distributable earnings:              
Standard Class (17,922)   (9,686)    
Service Class (1,723,289)   (713,937)   (156,196,166)   (103,397,773)
  (1,741,211)   (723,623)   (156,196,166)   (103,397,773)
 
Capital Share Transactions (See Note 4):              
Proceeds from shares sold:              
Standard Class 193,603   477,155    
Service Class 32,110,266   12,450,240   5,712,476   13,286,726
 
Net asset value of shares issued upon reinvestment of dividends and distributions:              
Standard Class 17,922   9,686    
Service Class 1,723,289   713,937   156,196,166   103,397,773
  34,045,080   13,651,018   161,908,642   116,684,499
Cost of shares redeemed:              
Standard Class (95,622)   (295,935)    
Service Class (30,513,527)   (18,247,069)   (30,699,874)   (251,532,477)
  (30,609,149)   (18,543,004)   (30,699,874)   (251,532,477)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from capital share transactions 3,435,931   (4,891,986)   131,208,768   (134,847,978)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets 15,727,378   2,550,968   (34,067,468)   (201,333,081)
 
Net Assets:              
Beginning of period 74,057,454   71,506,486   510,448,857   711,781,938
End of period $89,784,832   $74,057,454   $476,381,389   $510,448,857
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statements of changes in net assets
Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios 
  Nomura
VIP High
Income Seriesφ
  Nomura VIP
International Core
Equity Series
  Six months
ended
6/30/26
(Unaudited)
  Year ended
12/31/25
  Six months
ended
6/30/26
(Unaudited)
  Year ended
12/31/25
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations:              
Net investment income (loss) $22,805,610   $48,498,215   $3,065,252   $5,784,226
Net realized gain (loss) (2,214,193)   (22,109,053)1   26,982,507   70,075,573
Net increase from payment by affiliates   3,3882    
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) (17,775,190)   26,213,747   39,144,590   90,164,067
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations 2,816,227   52,606,297   69,192,349   166,023,866
 
Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders from:              
Distributable earnings:              
Standard Class (1,014,474)   (1,020,280)   (46,938,292)   (30,003,800)
Service Class (47,507,483)   (50,298,859)   (28,242,651)   (15,010,806)
  (48,521,957)   (51,319,139)   (75,180,943)   (45,014,606)
 
Capital Share Transactions (See Note 4):              
Proceeds from shares sold:              
Standard Class 1,065,890   833,652   16,632,398   22,398,396
Service Class 25,832,815   58,651,843   4,405,797   5,652,422
 
Net asset value of shares issued upon reinvestment of dividends and distributions:              
Standard Class 1,014,474   1,020,280   46,938,292   30,003,800
Service Class 47,507,483   50,298,859   28,242,651   15,010,806
  75,420,662   110,804,634   96,219,138   73,065,424
Cost of shares redeemed:              
Standard Class (935,103)   (2,795,442)   (53,755,221)   (123,190,144)
Service Class (58,292,468)   (121,676,859)   (20,186,845)   (40,308,231)
  (59,227,571)   (124,472,301)   (73,942,066)   (163,498,375)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from capital share transactions 16,193,091   (13,667,667)   22,277,072   (90,432,951)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets (29,512,639)   (12,380,509)   16,288,478   30,576,309
 
Net Assets:              
Beginning of period 780,951,749   793,332,258   749,565,324   718,989,015
End of period $751,439,110   $780,951,749   $765,853,802   $749,565,324
1 Excludes net increase from payment by affiliates.
2 See Note 2 in “Notes to financial statements.”
φ Consolidated statements of changes in net assets from July 7, 2025.
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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  Nomura VIP
Mid Cap
Growth Series
  Nomura
VIP Natural
Resources Series
  Six months
ended
6/30/26
(Unaudited)
  Year ended
12/31/25
  Six months
ended
6/30/26
(Unaudited)
  Year ended
12/31/25
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations:              
Net investment income (loss) $(1,061,153)   $(2,504,659)   $538,268   $1,181,498
Net realized gain (loss) 3,103,400   (10,151,179)       19,586,316   6,064,463
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) 15,686,454   15,694,390   (12,391,027)   18,296,198
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations 17,728,701   3,038,552   7,733,557   25,542,159
 
Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders from:              
Distributable earnings:              
Standard Class   (1,089,991)    
Service Class   (85,683,795)   (1,022,941)  
    (86,773,786)   (1,022,941)  
 
Capital Share Transactions (See Note 4):              
Proceeds from shares sold:              
Standard Class 486,714   1,261,944    
Service Class 19,650,265   36,735,631   20,915,572   8,058,758
 
Net asset value of shares issued upon reinvestment of dividends and distributions:              
Standard Class   1,089,991    
Service Class   85,683,795   1,022,941  
  20,136,979   124,771,361   21,938,513   8,058,758
Cost of shares redeemed:              
Standard Class (274,928)   (14,197,102)    
Service Class (31,752,667)   (58,877,033)   (19,229,654)   (18,675,475)
  (32,027,595)   (73,074,135)   (19,229,654)   (18,675,475)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from capital share transactions (11,890,616)   51,697,226   2,708,859   (10,616,717)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets 5,838,085   (32,038,008)   9,419,475   14,925,442
 
Net Assets:              
Beginning of period 371,443,763   403,481,771   87,848,841   72,923,399
End of period $377,281,848   $371,443,763   $97,268,316   $87,848,841
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statements of changes in net assets
Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios 
  Nomura VIP
Science and
Technology Series
  Nomura VIP
Small Cap
Growth Series
  Six months
ended
6/30/26
(Unaudited)
  Year ended
12/31/25
  Six months
ended
6/30/26
(Unaudited)
  Year ended
12/31/25
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations:              
Net investment income (loss) $(2,792,445)   $(4,282,723)   $(782,270)   $(1,658,712)
Net realized gain (loss) 172,062,247   156,751,171   32,231,043   26,434,347
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) 164,287,656   54,218,185   10,171,578   (2,467,368)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations 333,557,458   206,686,633   41,620,351   22,308,267
 
Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders from:              
Distributable earnings:              
Standard Class (661,734)   (433,880)   (90,476)  
Service Class (152,779,643)   (102,254,563)   (14,645,669)  
  (153,441,377)   (102,688,443)   (14,736,145)  
 
Capital Share Transactions (See Note 4):              
Proceeds from shares sold:              
Standard Class 616,726   76,785,463   46,583   238,985
Service Class 37,218,193   49,058,293   6,221,726   6,157,347
 
Net asset value of shares issued upon reinvestment of dividends and distributions:              
Standard Class 661,734   433,880   90,476  
Service Class 152,779,643   102,254,563   14,645,669  
  191,276,296   228,532,199   21,004,454   6,396,332
Cost of shares redeemed:              
Standard Class (90,083,856)   (2,937,276)   (53,659)   (14,160,821)
Service Class (91,706,720)   (128,678,634)   (12,629,989)   (27,962,958)
  (181,790,576)   (131,615,910)   (12,683,648)   (42,123,779)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from capital share transactions 9,485,720   96,916,289   8,320,806   (35,727,447)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets 189,601,801   200,914,479   35,205,012   (13,419,180)
 
Net Assets:              
Beginning of period 850,356,633   649,442,154   194,241,144   207,660,324
End of period $1,039,958,434   $850,356,633   $229,446,156   $194,241,144
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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  Nomura VIP
Smid Cap
Core Series
  Six months
ended
6/30/26
(Unaudited)
  Year ended
12/31/25
 
Increase in Net Assets from Operations:      
Net investment income (loss) $21,799   $262,692
Net realized gain (loss) 19,321,907   10,143,702
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) 19,719,873   1,235,395
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations 39,063,579   11,641,789
 
Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders from:      
Distributable earnings:      
Service Class (10,407,454)   (7,847,086)
  (10,407,454)   (7,847,086)
 
Capital Share Transactions (See Note 4):      
Proceeds from shares sold:      
Service Class 18,555,200   14,758,047
 
Net asset value of shares issued upon reinvestment of dividends and distributions:      
Service Class 10,407,454   7,847,086
  28,962,654   22,605,133
Cost of shares redeemed:      
Service Class (20,416,400)   (52,644,159)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from capital share transactions 8,546,254   (30,039,026)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets 37,202,379   (26,244,323)
 
Net Assets:      
Beginning of period 181,120,244   207,364,567
End of period $218,322,623   $181,120,244
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial highlights
Nomura VIP Asset Strategy Series Standard Classφ
Selected data for each share of the Series outstanding throughout each period were as follows:
    Six months ended
6/30/261
(Unaudited)
  Year ended  
    12/31/25   12/31/24   12/31/23   12/31/22   12/31/21  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $10.02   $9.32   $8.76   $7.85   $10.20   $10.45
   
Income (loss) from investment operations:                        
Net investment income2   0.08   0.18   0.19   0.18   0.12   0.08
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   0.52   1.363   0.92   0.94   (1.60)   1.01
Total from investment operations   0.60   1.54   1.11   1.12   (1.48)   1.09
   
Less dividends and distributions from:                        
Net investment income   (0.04)   (0.16)   (0.18)   (0.21)   (0.16)   (0.20)
Net realized gain   (0.06)   (0.68)   (0.37)     (0.70)   (1.14)
Return of capital           (0.01)  
Total dividends and distributions   (0.10)   (0.84)   (0.55)   (0.21)   (0.87)   (1.34)
   
Net asset value, end of period   $10.52   $10.02   $9.32   $8.76   $7.85   $10.20
   
Total return4   6.05%   16.87%3   12.75%   14.22%   (14.54%)   10.72%
   
Ratios and supplemental data:                        
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)   $626   $565   $400   $1,179   $1,011   $15
Ratio of expenses to average net assets6   0.57%   0.60%   0.61%   0.62%   0.66%   0.65%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived6   0.78%   0.79%   0.78%   0.76%   0.77%   0.75%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   1.57%   1.77%   2.02%   2.12%   1.42%   0.76%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived   1.36%   1.58%   1.85%   1.98%   1.31%   0.66%
Portfolio turnover   39%   76%   76%   74%   102%   56%
φ Consolidated financial highlights.
1 Ratios have been annualized and total return and portfolio turnover have not been annualized.
2 Calculated using average shares outstanding.
3 Amount includes non-recurring payment for litigation proceeds, which represents class action settlement received by the Series. The litigation proceeds impact the realized and unrealized gain (loss) per share by $0.01 and total return by 0.11%.
4 Total return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions at net asset value. Total return does not include fees, charges, or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return during the period presented reflects waivers by the manager. Performance would have been lower had the waivers not been in effect.
5 Net assets reported in millions.
6 Expense ratios do not include expenses of any investment companies in which the Series invests.
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Nomura VIP Asset Strategy Series Service Classφ
Selected data for each share of the Series outstanding throughout each period were as follows:
    Six months ended
6/30/261
(Unaudited)
  Year ended  
    12/31/25   12/31/24   12/31/23   12/31/22   12/31/21  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $10.00   $9.29   $8.76   $7.85   $10.19   $10.44
   
Income (loss) from investment operations:                        
Net investment income2   0.07   0.15   0.16   0.15   0.10   0.07
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   0.52   1.373   0.93   0.94   (1.59)   1.00
Total from investment operations   0.59   1.52   1.09   1.09   (1.49)   1.07
   
Less dividends and distributions from:                        
Net investment income   (0.03)   (0.13)   (0.19)   (0.18)   (0.14)   (0.18)
Net realized gain   (0.06)   (0.68)   (0.37)     (0.70)   (1.14)
Return of capital           (0.01)  
Total dividends and distributions   (0.09)   (0.81)   (0.56)   (0.18)   (0.85)   (1.32)
   
Net asset value, end of period   $10.50   $10.00   $9.29   $8.76   $7.85   $10.19
   
Total return4   5.95%   16.66%3   12.44%   13.90%   (14.71%)   10.44%
   
Ratios and supplemental data:                        
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)   $579,625   $581,163   $564,879   $575,493   $565,362   $7435
Ratio of expenses to average net assets6   0.82%   0.85%   0.86%   0.87%   0.87%   0.90%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived6   1.03%   1.04%   1.03%   1.01%   1.01%   1.01%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   1.31%   1.51%   1.65%   1.87%   1.21%   0.64%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived   1.10%   1.32%   1.48%   1.73%   1.07%   0.53%
Portfolio turnover   39%   76%   76%   74%   102%   56%
φ Consolidated financial highlights.
1 Ratios have been annualized and total return and portfolio turnover have not been annualized.
2 Calculated using average shares outstanding.
3 Amount includes non-recurring payment for litigation proceeds, which represents class action settlement received by the Series. The litigation proceeds impact the realized and unrealized gain (loss) per share by $0.01 and total return by 0.11%.
4 Total return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions at net asset value. Total return does not include fees, charges, or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return during the period presented reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor (as applicable). Performance would have been lower had the waivers not been in effect.
5 Net assets reported in millions.
6 Expense ratios do not include expenses of any investment companies in which the Series invests.
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial highlights
Nomura VIP Balanced Series Service Class 
Selected data for the share of the Series outstanding throughout each period were as follows:
    Six months ended
6/30/261
(Unaudited)
  Year ended  
    12/31/25   12/31/24   12/31/23   12/31/22   12/31/21  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $6.53   $6.16   $5.40   $4.69   $9.39   $8.71
   
Income (loss) from investment operations:                        
Net investment income2   0.04   0.09   0.08   0.07   0.04   0.05
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   0.42   0.60   0.76   0.683   (1.55)   1.29
Total from investment operations   0.46   0.69   0.84   0.75   (1.51)   1.34
   
Less dividends and distributions from:                        
Net investment income   (0.10)   (0.08)   (0.08)   (0.04)   (0.09)   (0.09)
Net realized gain   (0.33)   (0.24)       (3.10)   (0.57)
Total dividends and distributions   (0.43)   (0.32)   (0.08)   (0.04)   (3.19)   (0.66)
   
Net asset value, end of period   $6.56   $6.53   $6.16   $5.40   $4.69   $9.39
   
Total return4   7.19%5   11.79%5   15.60%   16.09%3   (16.11%)   15.97%
   
Ratios and supplemental data:                        
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)   $223,068   $222,702   $221,980   $215,810   $208,628   $2716
Ratio of expenses to average net assets7   1.02%   1.02%   1.03%   1.05%   1.07%   1.00%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived7   1.08%   1.07%   1.03%   1.05%   1.07%   1.00%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   1.33%   1.40%   1.35%   1.40%   0.72%   0.51%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived   1.27%   1.35%   1.35%   1.40%   0.72%   0.51%
Portfolio turnover   42%   69%   79%   85%   72%   79%
1 Ratios have been annualized and total return and portfolio turnover have not been annualized.
2 Calculated using average shares outstanding.
3 Amount includes non-recurring payment for litigation proceeds, which represents class action settlement received by the Series. The litigation proceeds impact the realized and unrealized gain (loss) per share by $0.004 and total return by 0.09%.
4 Total return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions at net asset value. Total return does not include fees, charges, or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios serves as an underlying investment vehicle.
5 Total return during the period presented reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor (as applicable). Performance would have been lower had the waivers not been in effect.
6 Net assets reported in millions.
7 Expense ratios do not include expenses of any investment companies in which the Series invests.
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Nomura VIP Energy Series Standard Class
Selected data for each share of the Series outstanding throughout each period were as follows:
    Six months ended
6/30/261
(Unaudited)
  Year ended  
    12/31/25   12/31/24   12/31/23   12/31/22   12/31/21  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $5.16   $4.67   $5.09   $5.07   $3.48   $2.48
   
Income (loss) from investment operations:                        
Net investment income2   0.06   0.14   0.10   0.24   0.15   0.04
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   0.83   0.43   (0.35)   (0.03)   1.61   1.02
Total from investment operations   0.89   0.57   (0.25)   0.21   1.76   1.06
   
Less dividends and distributions from:                        
Net investment income   (0.13)   (0.08)   (0.17)   (0.19)   (0.17)   (0.06)
Total dividends and distributions   (0.13)   (0.08)   (0.17)   (0.19)   (0.17)   (0.06)
   
Net asset value, end of period   $5.92   $5.16   $4.67   $5.09   $5.07   $3.48
   
Total return3   16.93%4   12.41%4   (5.38%)4   4.24%   50.85%   42.33%
   
Ratios and supplemental data:                        
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)   $848   $650   $394   $472   $447   $5, 6
Ratio of expenses to average net assets7   0.85%   0.88%   0.96%   1.05%   0.98%   0.97%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived7   1.01%   1.05%   0.99%   1.05%   0.98%   0.97%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   2.09%   2.88%   1.99%   4.64%   3.04%   1.20%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived   1.93%   2.71%   1.96%   4.64%   3.04%   1.20%
Portfolio turnover   48%   59%   42%   43%   85%   119%
1 Ratios have been annualized and total return and portfolio turnover have not been annualized.
2 Calculated using average shares outstanding.
3 Total return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions at net asset value. Total return does not include fees, charges, or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios serves as an underlying investment vehicle.
4 Total return during the period presented reflects waivers by the manager. Performance would have been lower had the waivers not been in effect.
5 Net assets reported in millions.
6 Rounds to less than $500 thousands.
7 Expense ratios do not include expenses of any investment companies in which the Series invests.
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Nomura VIP Energy Series Service Class 
Selected data for each share of the Series outstanding throughout each period were as follows:
    Six months ended
6/30/261
(Unaudited)
  Year ended  
    12/31/25   12/31/24   12/31/23   12/31/22   12/31/21  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $5.18   $4.68   $5.10   $5.07   $3.47   $2.48
   
Income (loss) from investment operations:                        
Net investment income2   0.05   0.12   0.08   0.24   0.14   0.04
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   0.84   0.43   (0.35)   (0.04)   1.61   1.00
Total from investment operations   0.89   0.55   (0.27)   0.20   1.75   1.04
   
Less dividends and distributions from:                        
Net investment income   (0.11)   (0.05)   (0.15)   (0.17)   (0.15)   (0.05)
Total dividends and distributions   (0.11)   (0.05)   (0.15)   (0.17)   (0.15)   (0.05)
   
Net asset value, end of period   $5.96   $5.18   $4.68   $5.10   $5.07   $3.47
   
Total return3   16.91%4   11.89%4   (5.60%)4   4.06%   50.42%   42.00%
   
Ratios and supplemental data:                        
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)   $88,937   $73,407   $71,112   $85,695   $123,594   $745
Ratio of expenses to average net assets6   1.10%   1.13%   1.21%   1.30%   1.23%   1.22%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived6   1.26%   1.30%   1.24%   1.30%   1.23%   1.22%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   1.75%   2.54%   1.68%   4.68%   2.87%   1.41%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived   1.59%   2.37%   1.65%   4.68%   2.87%   1.41%
Portfolio turnover   48%   59%   42%   43%   85%   119%
1 Ratios have been annualized and total return and portfolio turnover have not been annualized.
2 Calculated using average shares outstanding.
3 Total return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions at net asset value. Total return does not include fees, charges, or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios serves as an underlying investment vehicle.
4 Total return during the period presented reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor (as applicable). Performance would have been lower had the waivers not been in effect.
5 Net assets reported in millions.
6 Expense ratios do not include expenses of any investment companies in which the Series invests.
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Nomura VIP Growth Series Service Class
Selected data for the share of the Series outstanding throughout each period were as follows:
    Six months ended
6/30/261
(Unaudited)
  Year ended  
    12/31/25   12/31/24   12/31/23   12/31/22   12/31/21  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $9.54   $10.69   $9.92   $7.97   $14.85   $12.70
   
Income (loss) from investment operations:                        
Net investment loss2   (0.02)   (0.04)   (0.04)   (0.03)   (0.03)   (0.06)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.07)   0.74   2.25   2.91   (3.97)   3.57
Total from investment operations   (0.09)   0.70   2.21   2.88   (4.00)   3.51
   
Less dividends and distributions from:                        
Net realized gain   (3.05)   (1.85)   (1.44)   (0.93)   (2.88)   (1.36)
Total dividends and distributions   (3.05)   (1.85)   (1.44)   (0.93)   (2.88)   (1.36)
   
Net asset value, end of period   $6.40   $9.54   $10.69   $9.92   $7.97   $14.85
   
Total return3   (1.56%)4   8.41%4   23.89%   38.00%   (27.24%)   30.03%
   
Ratios and supplemental data:                        
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)   $476,381   $510,449   $711,782   $698,537   $628,211   $1,0235
Ratio of expenses to average net assets6   1.01%   1.01%   1.00%   1.00%   1.00%   0.99%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived6   1.02%   1.01%   1.00%   1.00%   1.00%   0.99%
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets   (0.42%)   (0.37%)   (0.37%)   (0.31%)   (0.32%)   (0.42%)
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets prior to fees waived   (0.43%)   (0.37%)   (0.37%)   (0.31%)   (0.32%)   (0.42%)
Portfolio turnover   16%   26%   9%   9%   12%   22%
1 Ratios have been annualized and total return and portfolio turnover have not been annualized.
2 Calculated using average shares outstanding.
3 Total return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions at net asset value. Total return does not include fees, charges, or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios serves as an underlying investment vehicle.
4 Total return during the period presented reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor (as applicable). Performance would have been lower had the waivers not been in effect.
5 Net assets reported in millions.
6 Expense ratios do not include expenses of any investment companies in which the Series invests.
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Nomura VIP High Income Series Standard Class 
Selected data for each share of the Series outstanding throughout each period were as follows:
    Six months ended
6/30/26α, 1
(Unaudited)
  Year ended  
    12/31/25φ   12/31/24   12/31/23   12/31/22   12/31/21  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $2.94   $2.94   $2.96   $2.82   $3.40   $3.41
   
Income (loss) from investment operations:                        
Net investment income2   0.09   0.19   0.20   0.21   0.19   0.21
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.08)   0.01   (0.02)   0.12   (0.56)   (0.01)
Payment by affiliates     3        
Total from investment operations   0.01   0.20   0.18   0.33   (0.37)   0.20
   
Less dividends and distributions from:                        
Net investment income   (0.20)   (0.20)   (0.20)   (0.19)   (0.21)   (0.21)
Total dividends and distributions   (0.20)   (0.20)   (0.20)   (0.19)   (0.21)   (0.21)
   
Net asset value, end of period   $2.75   $2.94   $2.94   $2.96   $2.82   $3.40
   
Total return4   0.27%   7.41%3   6.44%   12.22%   (10.91%)   6.33%
   
Ratios and supplemental data:                        
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)   $15,067   $14,863   $15,787   $15,460   $15,093   $195
Ratio of expenses to average net assets6   0.68%   0.69%   0.69%   0.68%   0.67%   0.67%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived6   0.68%   0.69%   0.69%   0.68%   0.67%   0.67%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   6.30%   6.47%   6.68%   7.29%   6.40%   6.11%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived   6.30%   6.47%   6.68%   7.29%   6.40%   6.11%
Portfolio turnover   52%   42%   53%   33%   61%   54%
α Consolidated financial highlights.
φ Consolidated financial highlights from July 7, 2025.
1 Ratios have been annualized and total return and portfolio turnover have not been annualized.
2 Calculated using average shares outstanding.
3 Payment by affiliates is less than $0.005 per share and 0.005% on total return. See Note 2 in "Notes to financial statements."
4 Total return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions at net asset value. Total return does not include fees, charges, or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios serves as an underlying investment vehicle.
5 Net assets reported in millions.
6 Expense ratios do not include expenses of any investment companies in which the Series invests.
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Nomura VIP High Income Series Service Class
Selected data for each share of the Series outstanding throughout each period were as follows:
    Six months ended
6/30/26α,1
(Unaudited)
  Year ended  
    12/31/25φ   12/31/24   12/31/23   12/31/22   12/31/21  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $2.93   $2.93   $2.95   $2.81   $3.39   $3.40
   
Income (loss) from investment operations:                        
Net investment income2   0.09   0.18   0.19   0.20   0.18   0.20
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.08)   0.02   (0.01)   0.13   (0.56)   3
Payment by affiliates     4        
Total from investment operations   0.01   0.20   0.18   0.33   (0.38)   0.20
   
Less dividends and distributions from:                        
Net investment income   (0.19)   (0.20)   (0.20)   (0.19)   (0.20)   (0.21)
Total dividends and distributions   (0.19)   (0.20)   (0.20)   (0.19)   (0.20)   (0.21)
   
Net asset value, end of period   $2.75   $2.93   $2.93   $2.95   $2.81   $3.39
   
Total return5   0.33%   7.17%4   6.20%   12.15%   (11.28%)   6.06%
   
Ratios and supplemental data:                        
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)   $736,372   $766,089   $777,545   $778,784   $736,612   $8926
Ratio of expenses to average net assets7   0.93%   0.94%   0.94%   0.93%   0.92%   0.92%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived7   0.93%   0.94%   0.94%   0.93%   0.92%   0.92%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   6.05%   6.22%   6.43%   7.04%   6.15%   5.85%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived   6.05%   6.22%   6.43%   7.04%   6.15%   5.85%
Portfolio turnover   52%   42%   53%   33%   61%   54%
α Consolidated financial highlights.
φ Consolidated financial highlights from July 7, 2025.
1 Ratios have been annualized and total return and portfolio turnover have not been annualized.
2 Calculated using average shares outstanding.
3 Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
4 Payment by affiliates is less than $0.005 per share and 0.005% on total return. See Note 2 in "Notes to financial statements."
5 Total return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions at net asset value. Total return does not include fees, charges, or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios serves as an underlying investment vehicle.
6 Net assets reported in millions.
7 Expense ratios do not include expenses of any investment companies in which the Series invests.
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Nomura VIP International Core Equity Series Standard Class 
Selected data for each share of the Series outstanding throughout the period were as follows:
    Six months ended
6/30/262
(Unaudited)
  Year ended
12/31/25
  3/28/241
to
12/31/24
   
Net asset value, beginning of period   $19.34   $16.54   $17.14
   
Income (loss) from investment operations:            
Net investment income3   0.09   0.16   0.20
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   1.68   3.81   (0.55)
Total from investment operations   1.77   3.97   (0.35)
   
Less dividends and distributions from:            
Net investment income   (0.17)   (0.25)   (0.21)
Net realized gain   (1.87)   (0.92)   (0.04)
Total dividends and distributions   (2.04)   (1.17)   (0.25)
   
Net asset value, end of period   $19.07   $19.34   $16.54
   
Total return4   9.68%   24.56%   (1.92%)
   
Ratios and supplemental data:            
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)   $468,011   $462,216   $457,619
Ratio of expenses to average net assets5   0.86%   0.86%   0.88%6
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived5   0.92%   0.93%   0.95%6
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   0.93%   0.85%   1.19%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived   0.87%   0.78%   1.12%
Portfolio turnover   66%   90%   77%7
1 Date of commencement of operations; ratios have been annualized and total return and portfolio turnover have not been annualized.
2 Ratios have been annualized and total return and portfolio turnover have not been annualized.
3 Calculated using average shares outstanding.
4 Total return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions at net asset value. Total return does not include fees, charges, or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return during the period presented reflects waivers by the manager. Performance would have been lower had the waivers not been in effect.
5 Expense ratios do not include expenses of any investment companies in which the Series invests.
6 Includes non-recurring expenses of 0.02% for the year ended December 31, 2024.
7 Portfolio turnover is representative of the Series for the period ended December 31, 2024.
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Nomura VIP International Core Equity Series Service Class
Selected data for each share of the Series outstanding throughout each period were as follows:
    Six months ended
6/30/261
(Unaudited)
  Year ended  
    12/31/25   12/31/24   12/31/23   12/31/22   12/31/21  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $19.44   $16.51   $16.15   $14.12   $18.47   $16.35
   
Income (loss) from investment operations:                        
Net investment income2   0.07   0.11   0.24   0.28   0.28   0.27
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   1.67   3.82   0.37   1.99   (3.02)   2.04
Total from investment operations   1.74   3.93   0.61   2.27   (2.74)   2.31
   
Less dividends and distributions from:                        
Net investment income   (0.12)   (0.08)   (0.21)   (0.24)   (0.36)   (0.19)
Net realized gain   (1.87)   (0.92)   (0.04)     (1.25)   3
Total dividends and distributions   (1.99)   (1.00)   (0.25)   (0.24)   (1.61)   (0.19)
   
Capital contributions           3,4  
   
Net asset value, end of period   $19.19   $19.44   $16.51   $16.15   $14.12   $18.47
   
Total return5   9.49%6   24.24%6   3.73%6   16.20%   (14.72%)4,7   14.18%
   
Ratios and supplemental data:                        
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)   $297,843   $287,349   $261,370   $647,568   $484,020   $6218
Ratio of expenses to average net assets9   1.11%   1.11%   1.15%10   1.17%   1.18%   1.16%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived9   1.17%   1.18%   1.19%10   1.17%   1.18%   1.16%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   0.68%   0.59%   1.45%   1.86%   1.91%   1.49%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived   0.62%   0.52%   1.41%   1.86%   1.91%   1.49%
Portfolio turnover   66%   90%   77%   53%   63%   81%
1 Ratios have been annualized and total return and portfolio turnover have not been annualized.
2 Calculated using average shares outstanding.
3 Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
4 During the year ended December 31, 2022, Delaware Management Company reimbursed the Series $20,014 for losses related to a reclaim payment error. Total return for the year ended December 31, 2022 includes the impact of the capital contribution, which was not material to the total return.
5 Total return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions at net asset value. Total return does not include fees, charges, or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios serves as an underlying investment vehicle.
6 Total return during the period presented reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor (as applicable). Performance would have been lower had the waivers not been in effect.
7 Total return for the year ended December 31, 2022 includes the impact of the refund of previously paid foreign taxes. Total return would have been lower by 0.38% excluding refund of previously paid foreign taxes.
8 Net assets reported in millions.
9 Expense ratios do not include expenses of any investment companies in which the Series invests.
10 Includes non-recurring expenses of 0.02% for the year ended December 31, 2024.
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Nomura VIP Mid Cap Growth Series Standard Class 
Selected data for each share of the Series outstanding throughout each period were as follows:
    Six months ended
6/30/261
(Unaudited)
  Year ended  
    12/31/25   12/31/24   12/31/23   12/31/22   12/31/21  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $7.95   $10.14   $10.18   $9.60   $17.99   $17.60
   
Income (loss) from investment operations:                        
Net investment loss2   (0.01)   (0.04)   (0.04)   (0.03)   (0.04)   (0.09)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   0.40   0.08   0.30   1.83   (5.45)   2.71
Total from investment operations   0.39   0.04   0.26   1.80   (5.49)   2.62
   
Less dividends and distributions from:                        
Net realized gain     (2.23)   (0.30)   (1.22)   (2.90)   (2.23)
Total dividends and distributions     (2.23)   (0.30)   (1.22)   (2.90)   (2.23)
   
Net asset value, end of period   $8.34   $7.95   $10.14   $10.18   $9.60   $17.99
   
Total return3   4.91%   1.38%   2.47%   19.90%   (30.62%)   16.65%
   
Ratios and supplemental data:                        
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)   $6,065   $5,574   $20,435   $101,493   $105,164   $2124
Ratio of expenses to average net assets5   0.85%   0.85%   0.85%   0.85%   0.85%   0.85%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived5   0.92%   0.92%   0.91%   0.92%   0.92%   0.89%
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets   (0.34%)   (0.47%)   (0.40%)   (0.29%)   (0.38%)   (0.51%)
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets prior to fees waived   (0.41%)   (0.54%)   (0.46%)   (0.36%)   (0.45%)   (0.55%)
Portfolio turnover   37%   52%   37%   30%   29%   27%
1 Ratios have been annualized and total return and portfolio turnover have not been annualized.
2 Calculated using average shares outstanding.
3 Total return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions at net asset value. Total return does not include fees, charges, or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return during the period presented reflects waivers by the manager. Performance would have been lower had the waivers not been in effect.
4 Net assets reported in millions.
5 Expense ratios do not include expenses of any investment companies in which the Series invests.
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Nomura VIP Mid Cap Growth Series Service Class
Selected data for each share of the Series outstanding throughout each period were as follows:
    Six months ended
6/30/261
(Unaudited)
  Year ended  
    12/31/25   12/31/24   12/31/23   12/31/22   12/31/21  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $7.72   $9.93   $10.00   $9.47   $17.84   $17.48
   
Income (loss) from investment operations:                        
Net investment loss2   (0.02)   (0.06)   (0.06)   (0.05)   (0.07)   (0.13)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   0.39   0.08   0.29   1.80   (5.40)   2.68
Total from investment operations   0.37   0.02   0.23   1.75   (5.47)   2.55
   
Less dividends and distributions from:                        
Net realized gain     (2.23)   (0.30)   (1.22)   (2.90)   (2.19)
Total dividends and distributions     (2.23)   (0.30)   (1.22)   (2.90)   (2.19)
   
Net asset value, end of period   $8.09   $7.72   $9.93   $10.00   $9.47   $17.84
   
Total return3   4.79%   1.18%   2.20%   19.59%   (30.78%)   16.36%
   
Ratios and supplemental data:                        
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)   $371,217   $365,870   $383,047   $412,972   $355,030   $5194
Ratio of expenses to average net assets5   1.10%   1.10%   1.10%   1.10%   1.10%   1.10%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived5   1.17%   1.17%   1.16%   1.17%   1.17%   1.14%
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets   (0.59%)   (0.65%)   (0.63%)   (0.54%)   (0.61%)   (0.76%)
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets prior to fees waived   (0.66%)   (0.72%)   (0.69%)   (0.61%)   (0.68%)   (0.80%)
Portfolio turnover   37%   52%   37%   30%   29%   27%
1 Ratios have been annualized and total return and portfolio turnover have not been annualized.
2 Calculated using average shares outstanding.
3 Total return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions at net asset value. Total return does not include fees, charges, or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return during the period presented reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor (as applicable). Performance would have been lower had the waivers not been in effect.
4 Net assets reported in millions.
5 Expense ratios do not include expenses of any investment companies in which the Series invests.
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Nomura VIP Natural Resources Series Service Class 
Selected data for the share of the Series outstanding throughout each period were as follows:
    Six months ended
6/30/261
(Unaudited)
  Year ended  
    12/31/25   12/31/24   12/31/23   12/31/22   12/31/21  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $6.13   $4.45   $4.72   $4.77   $4.12   $3.30
   
Income (loss) from investment operations:                        
Net investment income2   0.04   0.08   0.04   0.15   0.10   0.07
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   0.45   1.60   (0.04)   (0.08)   0.63   0.81
Total from investment operations   0.49   1.68     0.07   0.73   0.88
   
Less dividends and distributions from:                        
Net investment income   (0.07)     (0.25)   (0.12)   (0.08)   (0.06)
Return of capital       (0.02)      
Total dividends and distributions   (0.07)     (0.27)   (0.12)   (0.08)   (0.06)
   
Net asset value, end of period   $6.55   $6.13   $4.45   $4.72   $4.77   $4.12
   
Total return3   7.89%4   37.75%4   (0.58%)   1.63%   17.72%   26.68%
   
Ratios and supplemental data:                        
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)   $97,268   $87,849   $72,923   $92,277   $109,522   $915
Ratio of expenses to average net assets6   1.19%   1.25%   1.26%   1.28%   1.25%   1.21%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived6   1.26%   1.28%   1.26%   1.28%   1.25%   1.21%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   1.02%   1.52%   0.76%   3.30%   2.24%   1.89%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived   0.95%   1.49%   0.76%   3.30%   2.24%   1.89%
Portfolio turnover   61%   47%   46%   34%   65%   121%
1 Ratios have been annualized and total return and portfolio turnover have not been annualized.
2 Calculated using average shares outstanding.
3 Total return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions at net asset value. Total return does not include fees, charges, or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios serves as an underlying investment vehicle.
4 Total return during the period presented reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor (as applicable). Performance would have been lower had the waivers not been in effect.
5 Net assets reported in millions.
6 Expense ratios do not include expenses of any investment companies in which the Series invests.
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Nomura VIP Science and Technology Series Standard Class
Selected data for each share of the Series outstanding throughout each period were as follows:
    Six months ended
6/30/261
(Unaudited)
  Year ended  
    12/31/25   12/31/24   12/31/23   12/31/22   12/31/21  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $33.56   $29.70   $23.38   $17.71   $29.81   $36.13
   
Income (loss) from investment operations:                        
Net investment loss2   (0.08)   (0.04)   (0.08)   (0.01)   (0.05)   (0.22)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   14.05   8.70   7.213   6.803   (9.20)   5.56
Total from investment operations   13.97   8.66   7.13   6.79   (9.25)   5.34
   
Less dividends and distributions from:                        
Net realized gain   (6.83)   (4.80)   (0.81)   (1.12)   (2.85)   (11.66)
Total dividends and distributions   (6.83)   (4.80)   (0.81)   (1.12)   (2.85)   (11.66)
   
Net asset value, end of period   $40.70   $33.56   $29.70   $23.38   $17.71   $29.81
   
Total return4   43.63%   33.69%   30.92%3   39.38%3   (31.67%)   15.45%
   
Ratios and supplemental data:                        
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)   $4,660   $80,262   $2,796   $2,231   $1,331   $25
Ratio of expenses to average net assets6   0.90%   0.90%   0.91%   0.89%   0.92%   0.89%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived6   0.90%   0.90%   0.91%   0.89%   0.92%   0.89%
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets   (0.43%)   (0.13%)   (0.29%)   (0.05%)   (0.23%)   (0.57%)
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets prior to fees waived   (0.43%)   (0.13%)   (0.29%)   (0.05%)   (0.23%)   (0.57%)
Portfolio turnover   29%   77%   37%   36%   58%   55%
1 Ratios have been annualized and total return and portfolio turnover have not been annualized.
2 Calculated using average shares outstanding.
3 Amount includes a non-recurring payment for litigation proceeds, which represents a class action settlement received by the Series. The litigation proceeds impact the realized and unrealized gain (loss) per share by $0.02 for the year ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, and total return by 0.09% and 0.11%, for the year ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
4 Total return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions at net asset value. Total return does not include fees, charges, or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios serves as an underlying investment vehicle.
5 Net assets reported in millions.
6 Expense ratios do not include expenses of any investment companies in which the Series invests.
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial highlights
Nomura VIP Science and Technology Series Service Class 
Selected data for each share of the Series outstanding throughout each period were as follows:
    Six months ended
6/30/261
(Unaudited)
  Year ended  
    12/31/25   12/31/24   12/31/23   12/31/22   12/31/21  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $32.66   $29.09   $22.97   $17.45   $29.51   $35.87
   
Income (loss) from investment operations:                        
Net investment loss2   (0.11)   (0.18)   (0.15)   (0.06)   (0.10)   (0.30)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   13.63   8.55   7.083   6.703   (9.11)   5.51
Total from investment operations   13.52   8.37   6.93   6.64   (9.21)   5.21
   
Less dividends and distributions from:                        
Net realized gain   (6.83)   (4.80)   (0.81)   (1.12)   (2.85)   (11.57)
Total dividends and distributions   (6.83)   (4.80)   (0.81)   (1.12)   (2.85)   (11.57)
   
Net asset value, end of period   $39.35   $32.66   $29.09   $22.97   $17.45   $29.51
   
Total return4   43.46%   33.36%   30.59%3   39.04%3   (31.83%)   15.17%
   
Ratios and supplemental data:                        
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)   $1,035,298   $770,095   $646,646   $566,122   $450,560   $7075
Ratio of expenses to average net assets6   1.15%   1.15%   1.16%   1.14%   1.17%   1.14%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived6   1.15%   1.15%   1.16%   1.14%   1.17%   1.14%
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets   (0.64%)   (0.61%)   (0.54%)   (0.30%)   (0.48%)   (0.79%)
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets prior to fees waived   (0.64%)   (0.61%)   (0.54%)   (0.30%)   (0.48%)   (0.79%)
Portfolio turnover   29%   77%   37%   36%   58%   55%
1 Ratios have been annualized and total return and portfolio turnover have not been annualized.
2 Calculated using average shares outstanding.
3 Amount includes a non-recurring payment for litigation proceeds, which represents a class action settlement received by the Series. The litigation proceeds impact the realized and unrealized gain (loss) per share by $0.02 for the year ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, and total return by 0.09% and 0.11%, for the year ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
4 Total return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions at net asset value. Total return does not include fees, charges, or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios serves as an underlying investment vehicle.
5 Net assets reported in millions.
6 Expense ratios do not include expenses of any investment companies in which the Series invests.
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Nomura VIP Small Cap Growth Series Standard Class
Selected data for each share of the Series outstanding throughout each period were as follows:
    Six months ended
6/30/261
(Unaudited)
  Year ended  
    12/31/25   12/31/24   12/31/23   12/31/22   12/31/21  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $7.62   $6.70   $5.85   $6.11   $11.01   $12.15
   
Income (loss) from investment operations:                        
Net investment loss2   (0.02)   (0.04)   (0.04)   (0.02)   (0.03)   (0.07)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   1.65   0.96   0.89   0.773   (2.97)   0.55
Payment by affiliates           0.124  
Total from investment operations   1.63   0.92   0.85   0.75   (2.88)   0.48
   
Less dividends and distributions from:                        
Net investment income             (0.14)
Net realized gain   (0.58)       (1.01)   (2.02)   (1.48)
Total dividends and distributions   (0.58)       (1.01)   (2.02)   (1.62)
   
Net asset value, end of period   $8.67   $7.62   $6.70   $5.85   $6.11   $11.01
   
Total return5   22.05%   13.73%   14.53%   13.36%3   (26.61%)4   4.25%
   
Ratios and supplemental data:                        
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)   $1,445   $1,191   $16,833   $20,157   $17,454   $476
Ratio of expenses to average net assets7   0.89%   0.89%   0.89%   0.89%   0.89%   0.89%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived7   0.95%   0.95%   0.93%   0.93%   0.93%   0.90%
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets   (0.52%)   (0.63%)   (0.58%)   (0.36%)   (0.34%)   (0.56%)
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets prior to fees waived   (0.58%)   (0.69%)   (0.62%)   (0.40%)   (0.38%)   (0.57%)
Portfolio turnover   58%   74%   72%   64%   100%   48%
1 Ratios have been annualized and total return and portfolio turnover have not been annualized.
2 Calculated using average shares outstanding.
3 Amount includes non-recurring payment for litigation proceeds, which represents class action settlement received by the Series. The litigation proceeds impact the realized and unrealized gain (loss) per share by $0.01 and total return by 0.16%.
4 During the year ended December 31, 2022, Delaware Management Company reimbursed the Series $5,772,824 for losses related to a trade error. Total return for the year ended December 31, 2022 includes the impact of the payment from affiliate. Total return would have been lower by 1.09% excluding payment from affiliate.
5 Total return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions at net asset value. Total return does not include fees, charges, or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return during the period presented reflects waivers by the manager. Performance would have been lower had the waivers not been in effect.
6 Net assets reported in millions.
7 Expense ratios do not include expenses of any investment companies in which the Series invests.
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial highlights
Nomura VIP Small Cap Growth Series Service Class 
Selected data for each share of the Series outstanding throughout each period were as follows:
    Six months ended
6/30/261
(Unaudited)
  Year ended  
    12/31/25   12/31/24   12/31/23   12/31/22   12/31/21  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $7.45   $6.57   $5.75   $6.04   $10.94   $12.08
   
Income (loss) from investment operations:                        
Net investment loss2   (0.03)   (0.06)   (0.05)   (0.04)   (0.04)   (0.10)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   1.61   0.94   0.87   0.763   (2.98)   0.56
Payment by affiliates           0.144  
Total from investment operations   1.58   0.88   0.82   0.72   (2.88)   0.46
   
Less dividends and distributions from:                        
Net investment income             (0.12)
Net realized gain   (0.58)       (1.01)   (2.02)   (1.48)
Total dividends and distributions   (0.58)       (1.01)   (2.02)   (1.60)
   
Net asset value, end of period   $8.45   $7.45   $6.57   $5.75   $6.04   $10.94
   
Total return5   21.87%   13.39%   14.26%   13.11%3   (26.83%)4   3.99%
   
Ratios and supplemental data:                        
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)   $228,001   $193,050   $190,827   $189,271   $181,456   $3916
Ratio of expenses to average net assets7   1.14%   1.14%   1.14%   1.14%   1.14%   1.14%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived7   1.20%   1.20%   1.18%   1.18%   1.18%   1.15%
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets   (0.78%)   (0.87%)   (0.83%)   (0.61%)   (0.58%)   (0.80%)
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets prior to fees waived   (0.84%)   (0.93%)   (0.87%)   (0.65%)   (0.62%)   (0.81%)
Portfolio turnover   58%   74%   72%   64%   100%   48%
1 Ratios have been annualized and total return and portfolio turnover have not been annualized.
2 Calculated using average shares outstanding.
3 Amount includes a non-recurring payment for litigation proceeds, which represents a class action settlement received by the Series. The litigation proceeds impact the realized and unrealized gain (loss) per share by $0.01 and total return by 0.17%.
4 During the year ended December 31, 2022, Delaware Management Company reimbursed the Series $5,772,824 for losses related to a trade error. Total return for the year ended December 31, 2022 includes the impact of the payment from affiliate. Total return would have been lower by 1.28% excluding payment from affiliate.
5 Total return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions at net asset value. Total return does not include fees, charges, or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return during the period presented reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor (as applicable). Performance would have been lower had the waivers not been in effect.
6 Net assets reported in millions.
7 Expense ratios do not include expenses of any investment companies in which the Series invests.
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Nomura VIP Smid Cap Core Series Service Class
Selected data for the share of the Series outstanding throughout each period were as follows:
    Six months ended
6/30/261
(Unaudited)
  Year ended  
    12/31/25   12/31/24   12/31/23   12/31/22   12/31/21  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $13.54   $13.10   $11.52   $11.14   $16.73   $13.85
   
Income (loss) from investment operations:                        
Net investment income (loss)2   3   0.02   0.01   0.04   0.03   (0.02)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   2.84   1.00   1.63   1.54   (2.57)   2.90
Total from investment operations   2.84   1.02   1.64   1.58   (2.54)   2.88
   
Less dividends and distributions from:                        
Net investment income   (0.02)   (0.02)   (0.04)   (0.02)    
Net realized gain   (0.74)   (0.56)   (0.02)   (1.18)   (3.05)  
Total dividends and distributions   (0.76)   (0.58)   (0.06)   (1.20)   (3.05)  
   
Net asset value, end of period   $15.62   $13.54   $13.10   $11.52   $11.14   $16.73
   
Total return4   21.34%5   8.39%5   14.26%   15.71%   (14.84%)   20.78%
   
Ratios and supplemental data:                        
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)   $218,323   $181,120   $207,365   $224,518   $158,111   $1826
Ratio of expenses to average net assets7   1.19%   1.19%   1.18%   1.17%   1.22%   1.17%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived7   1.20%   1.20%   1.18%   1.17%   1.22%   1.17%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets   0.02%   0.14%   0.12%   0.36%   0.24%   (0.10%)
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets prior to fees waived   0.01%   0.13%   0.12%   0.36%   0.24%   (0.10%)
Portfolio turnover   30%   15%   10%   26%   113%   79%
1 Ratios have been annualized and total return and portfolio turnover have not been annualized.
2 Calculated using average shares outstanding.
3 Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
4 Total return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions at net asset value. Total return does not include fees, charges, or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios serves as an underlying investment vehicle.
5 Total return during the period presented reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor (as applicable). Performance would have been lower had the waivers not been in effect.
6 Net assets reported in millions.
7 Expense ratios do not include expenses of any investment companies in which the Series invests.
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Notes to financial statements
Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios  
June 30, 2026 (Unaudited)
Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios (Trust) is organized as a Delaware statutory trust and offers 24 series. These financial statements and the related notes pertain to 11 series: Nomura VIP Asset Strategy Series (formerly, Macquarie VIP Asset Strategy Series through November 30, 2025), Nomura VIP Balanced Series (formerly, Macquarie VIP Balanced Series through November 30, 2025), Nomura VIP Energy Series (formerly, Macquarie VIP Energy Series through November 30, 2025), Nomura VIP Growth Series (formerly, Macquarie VIP Growth Series through November 30, 2025), Nomura VIP High Income Series (formerly, Macquarie VIP High Income Series through November 30, 2025), Nomura VIP International Core Equity Series (formerly, Macquarie VIP International Core Equity Series through November 30, 2025), Nomura VIP Mid Cap Growth Series (formerly, Macquarie VIP Mid Cap Growth Series through November 30, 2025), Nomura VIP Natural Resources Series (formerly, Macquarie VIP Natural Resources Series through November 30, 2025), Nomura VIP Science and Technology Series (formerly, Macquarie VIP Science and Technology Series through November 30, 2025), Nomura VIP Small Cap Growth Series (formerly, Macquarie VIP Small Cap Growth Series through November 30, 2025), and Nomura VIP Smid Cap Core Series (formerly, Macquarie VIP Smid Cap Core Series through November 30, 2025), (each, a Series and collectively, the Series). The Trust is an open-end investment company. Each of the Series (other than Nomura VIP Energy Series, Nomura VIP Growth Series, and Nomura VIP Science and Technology Series) are diversified as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (1940 Act). Nomura VIP Energy Series, Nomura VIP Growth Series, and Nomura VIP Science and Technology Series are non-diversified as defined in the 1940 Act.
Each Series offers Service class shares. Nomura VIP Asset Strategy Series, Nomura VIP Energy Series, Nomura VIP High Income Series, Nomura VIP International Core Equity Series, Nomura VIP Mid Cap Growth Series, Nomura VIP Science and Technology Series, and Nomura VIP Small Cap Growth Series also offer Standard class shares. The Standard class shares do not carry a distribution and service (12b-1) fee and the Service class shares carry a 12b-1 fee. The shares of the Series are sold only to variable life insurance separate accounts and variable annuity separate accounts.
1. Significant Accounting Policies
Each Series follows accounting and reporting guidance under Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services — Investment Companies. The following accounting policies are in accordance with US generally accepted accounting principles (US GAAP) and are consistently followed by the Series.
Basis of Consolidation  —  Ivy VIP ASF II, Ltd. (referred to as the Subsidiary in this subsection), a Cayman Islands exempted company, was incorporated as a wholly owned subsidiary acting as an investment vehicle for Nomura VIP Asset Strategy Series (referred to as the Series in this subsection). Ivy VIP ASF III (SBP), LLC (the Company), a Delaware limited liability company, was incorporated as a wholly owned company acting as an investment vehicle for the Series. The Subsidiary and the Company act as investment vehicles for the Series, in order to affect certain investments for the Series consistent with the Series’ investment objectives and policies as specified in its prospectus and statement of additional information. The Series’ investment portfolio has been consolidated and includes the portfolio holdings of the Series, its Subsidiary and the Company. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Series, its Subsidiary and the Company. All inter-company transactions and balances have been eliminated. A subscription agreement was entered into between the Series and its Subsidiary and the Company comprising the entire issued share capital of the Subsidiary and the Company with the intent that the Series will remain the sole shareholder and retain all rights. Under the Articles of Association, shares issued by the Subsidiary and the Company confer upon a shareholder the right to receive notice of, to attend and to vote at general meetings of the Subsidiary and the Company and shall confer upon the shareholder rights in a winding-up or repayment of capital and the right to participate in the profits or assets of the Subsidiary and the Company. The date of incorporation of the Subsidiary and Company was January 31, 2013 and April 9, 2013, respectively. As of June 30, 2026, the total net assets held by the Subsidiary is $38,144,511, or approximately 6.57% of the Series' net assets and the total net assets held by the Company is $38,287, or approximately 0.01% of the Series' net assets.
NC Macau II Ltd. (referred to as the Subsidiary in this subsection), a Cayman Islands exempted company, was incorporated as a wholly owned subsidiary acting as an investment vehicle for Nomura VIP High Income Series (referred to as the Series in this subsection). The Subsidiary acts as an investment vehicle for the Series, in order to affect certain investments for the Series consistent with the Series' investment objectives and policies as specified in its prospectus and statement of additional information. The Series' investment portfolio has been consolidated and includes the portfolio holdings of the Series and its Subsidiary. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Series and its Subsidiary. All inter-company transactions and balances have been eliminated. A subscription agreement was entered into between the Series and its Subsidiary comprising the entire issued share capital of the Subsidiary with the intent that the Series will remain the sole shareholder and retain all rights. Under the Articles of Association, shares issued by the Subsidiary conferred upon a shareholder the right to receive notice of, to attend and to vote at general meetings of the Subsidiary and conferred upon the shareholder rights in a winding-up or
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repayment of capital and the right to participate in the profits or assets of the Subsidiary. The date of incorporation of the Subsidiary was July 7, 2025. As of June 30, 2026, the total net assets held by the Subsidiary is $39,120, or approximately 0.01%, of the Series' net assets.
Security Valuation —  Equity securities and exchange-traded funds (ETFs), except those traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (Nasdaq), are valued at the last quoted sales price as of the time of the regular close of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on the valuation date. Equity securities and ETFs traded on the Nasdaq are valued in accordance with the Nasdaq Official Closing Price, which may not be the last sales price. If, on a particular day, an equity security or ETF does not trade, the mean between the bid and the ask prices will be used, which approximates fair value. Equity securities listed on a foreign exchange are normally valued at the last quoted sales price on the valuation date. The fair value of bullion is at the last traded price at the end of each day on the board of trade or exchange upon which they are traded. US government and agency securities are valued at the mean between the bid and the ask prices, which approximates fair value. Open-end investment companies, other than ETFs, are valued at their published net asset value (NAV). Fixed income securities and credit default swap (CDS) contracts are generally priced based upon valuations provided by an independent pricing service or broker/counterparty in accordance with methodologies included within Delaware Management Company (DMC)’s Pricing Policy (Policy). Fixed income security and CDS contracts valuations are then reviewed by DMC as part of its duties as each Series’ valuation designee (Valuation Designee) and, to the extent required by the Policy and applicable regulation, fair valued consistent with the Policy. To the extent current market prices are not available, the pricing service may take into account developments related to the specific security, as well as transactions in comparable securities. US government and agency securities are valued at the mean between the bid and the ask prices, which approximates fair value. Valuations for fixed income securities utilize matrix systems, which reflect such factors as security prices, yields, maturities, and ratings, and are supplemented by dealer and exchange quotations. For asset-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations (CMOs), commercial mortgage securities, and certain US government agency mortgage securities, pricing vendors utilize matrix pricing which considers prepayment speed, attributes of the collateral, yield or price of bonds of comparable quality, coupon, maturity, and type as well as broker/dealer-supplied prices. An adjustment factor may be applied to the daily vendor provided price for certain security/instrument types to arrive at a fair value for the applicable positions. The adjustment factor is determined by comparing the prices of trades with vendor prices over a time period deemed reasonable by DMC, calculating the weighted average differences, and using that difference to adjust vendor prices. Swap prices are derived using daily swap curves and models that incorporate a number of market data factors, such as discounted cash flows, trades, and values of the underlying reference instruments. Futures contracts are valued at the daily quoted settlement prices. Investments for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith pursuant to Rule 2a-5 under the 1940 Act (Rule 2a-5). As a general principle, the fair value of a security or other asset is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Pursuant to Rule 2a-5, the Board of Trustees (Board) has designated DMC to perform the fair value determination relating to all applicable Series investments. DMC has established a pricing committee (Pricing Committee) to assist with its designated responsibilities as Valuation Designee, and DMC may carry out its designated responsibilities as Valuation Designee through the Pricing Committee and other teams and committees, which operate under policies and procedures approved by the Board and subject to the Board’s oversight. Fair value pricing may be used more frequently for securities traded primarily in non-US markets. If a foreign (non-US) equity security’s value has materially changed after the close of the security’s primary exchange or principal market but before the close of the NYSE, the security may be valued at fair value. With respect to foreign (non-US) equity securities, the Series may determine the fair value of investments based on information provided by pricing vendors, which may recommend fair value or adjustments with reference to other securities, indexes or assets. In considering whether fair valuation is required and in determining fair values, the Valuation Designee may, among other things, consider significant events (which may be considered to include changes in the value of US securities or securities indexes) that occur after the close of the relevant market and before the close of the NYSE. The Valuation Designee may utilize modeling tools provided by third-party vendors to determine fair values of non-US securities.
Federal and Foreign Income Taxes — No provision for federal income taxes has been made as each Series intends to continue to qualify for federal income tax purposes as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and make the requisite distributions to shareholders. Each Series evaluates tax positions taken or expected to be taken in the course of preparing each Series’ tax returns to determine whether the tax positions are “more-likely-than-not” of being sustained by the applicable tax authority. Tax positions not deemed to meet the “more-likely-than-not” threshold are recorded as a tax benefit or expense in the current year. Management has analyzed each Series’ tax positions taken or expected to be taken on each Series’ federal income tax returns through the six months ended June 30, 2026, and for all open tax years (years ended December 31, 2022–December 31, 2025), and has concluded that no provision for federal income tax is required in each Series’ financial statements. In regard to foreign taxes only, each Series has open tax years in certain foreign countries in which it invests that may date back to the inception of each Series. If applicable, each Series recognizes interest and tax
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Notes to financial statements
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1. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
penalties on unrecognized tax benefits in “Interest and tax penalties” on the “Statements of operations.” During the six months ended June 30, 2026, the Series did not incur any interest or tax penalties.
As a result of several court cases, in certain countries across the European Union, certain Series filed additional tax reclaims for previously withheld taxes on dividends earned in those countries (EU tax reclaims). Income recognized, if any, for EU reclaims is reflected as “Foreign withholding tax claims” on the “Statements of operations.” Any fees associated with these filings are included on the “Statements of operations” under “Foreign withholding tax claims.” Generally unless fund management believes that recovery amounts are collectible and free from significant contingencies, recoveries will not be reflected in a Series’ net asset value. EU tax reclaims and related interest entitlements recognized by a Series, if any, reduce the amount of foreign taxes, if any, that a Series may elect to pass-through to its shareholders from a US federal tax perspective. In certain circumstances and to the extent that EU tax reclaims recognized by a Series were previously passed-through as a foreign tax credits to its US taxable shareholders, a Series may enter into a closing agreement with the US Internal Revenue Service. Doing so will enable a Series to quantify and remit its tax liability related to any recoveries (on behalf of its shareholders).
Class Accounting — Investment income, common expenses, and realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments are allocated to the classes of each Series on the basis of daily net assets of each class. Distribution expenses relating to a specific class are charged directly to that class.
Underlying Funds — Each Series may invest in other investment companies (Underlying Funds) to the extent permitted by the 1940 Act. The Underlying Funds in which each Series may invest include ETFs. Each Series will indirectly bear the investment management fees and other expenses of the Underlying Funds.
To Be Announced (TBA) Trades —  Nomura VIP Asset Strategy Series and Nomura VIP Balanced Series may contract to purchase or sell securities for a fixed price at a transaction date beyond the customary settlement period (examples: when issued, delayed delivery, forward commitment, or TBA transactions) consistent with the Series' ability to manage its investment portfolio and meet redemption requests. These transactions involve a commitment by the Series to purchase or sell securities for a predetermined price or yield with payment and delivery taking place more than three days in the future, or after a period longer than the customary settlement period for that type of security. No interest will be earned by the Series on such purchases until the securities are delivered or the transaction is completed; however, the market value may change prior to delivery. No TBA trades were outstanding at June 30, 2026.
Foreign Currency Transactions — Transactions denominated in foreign currencies are recorded at the prevailing exchange rates on the valuation date. The value of all assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies is translated daily into US dollars at the exchange rate of such currencies against the US dollar. Transaction gains or losses resulting from changes in exchange rates during the reporting period or upon settlement of the foreign currency transaction are reported in operations for the current period. Each Series generally bifurcates that portion of realized gains and losses on investments in debt securities which is due to changes in foreign exchange rates from that which is due to changes in market prices of debt securities. That portion of realized gains (losses), attributable to changes in foreign exchange rates, is included on the “Statements of operations” under “Net realized gain (loss) on foreign currencies.” For foreign equity securities, the realized gains and losses are included on the “Statements of operations” under “Net realized gain (loss) on investments.” Each Series reports certain foreign currency related transactions as components of realized gains (losses) for financial reporting purposes, whereas such components are treated as ordinary income (loss) for federal income tax purposes.
Derivative Financial Instruments — Each Series may invest in various derivative financial instruments. These instruments are used to obtain exposure to a security, commodity, index, market, and/or other assets without owning or taking physical custody of securities, commodities and/or other referenced assets or to manage market, equity, credit, interest rate, forward foreign currency exchange rate, commodity and/or other risks. Derivative financial instruments may give rise to a form of economic leverage and involve risks, including the imperfect correlation between the value of a derivative financial instrument and the underlying asset, possible default of the counterparty to the transaction or illiquidity of the instrument. Pursuant to Rule 18f-4 under the 1940 Act, among other things, each Series intends to either use derivative financial instruments with embedded leverage in a limited manner or comply with an outer limit on fund leverage risk based on value-at-risk.
Segregation and Collateralization — In certain cases, based on requirements and agreements with certain exchanges and third-party broker/dealers, each Series may deliver or receive collateral in connection with certain investments (e.g., futures contracts, forward foreign currency exchange contracts, options written, securities with extended settlement periods, and swaps). Certain countries require that cash
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reserves be held while investing in companies incorporated in that country. Cash collateral that has been pledged/received to cover obligations of each Series under derivative contracts, if any, will be reported separately on the “Statements of assets and liabilities” as cash collateral due to/from broker. Securities collateral pledged for the same purpose, if any, is noted on the “Schedules of investments.”
Use of Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the fair value of investments, the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates and the differences could be material.
Other — Expenses directly attributable to a Series are charged directly to that Series. Other expenses common to various funds within the Nomura Funds (formerly, Macquarie Funds) are generally allocated among such funds on the basis of average net assets. Management fees and certain other expenses are paid monthly. Security transactions are recorded on the date the securities are purchased or sold (trade date) for financial reporting purposes. Costs used in calculating realized gains and losses on the sale of investment securities are those of the specific securities sold. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date and interest income is recorded on an accrual basis. Income and capital gain distributions from any Underlying Funds in which each Series invests are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Discounts and premiums on debt securities are accreted or amortized to interest income, respectively, over the lives of the respective securities using the effective interest method. Premiums on callable debt securities are amortized to interest income to the earliest call date using the effective interest method. Realized gains (losses) on paydowns of asset- and mortgage-backed securities are classified as interest income. When a loan agreement is purchased, certain Series may pay an assignment fee. On an ongoing basis, certain Series may receive a commitment fee based on the undrawn portion of the underlying line of credit portion of a loan agreement. Prepayment penalty fees are received upon the prepayment of a loan agreement by the borrower. Prepayment penalty, facility, commitment, consent, and amendment fees are recorded to income as earned or paid. Distributions received from investments in real estate investment trusts (REITs) are recorded as dividend income on the ex-dividend date, which are estimated, subject to reclassification upon notice of the character of such distributions by the issuer. Foreign dividends are also recorded on the ex-dividend date or as soon after the ex-dividend date that each Series is aware of such dividends, net of all tax withholdings, a portion of which may be reclaimable. Withholding taxes and reclaims on foreign dividends and interest have been recorded in accordance with each Series’ understanding of the applicable country’s tax rules and rates. Certain Series file withholding tax reclaims in certain jurisdictions to recover a portion of amounts previously withheld. The Series may record a reclaim receivable based on collectability, which includes factors such as the jurisdiction’s applicable laws, payment history and market convention. The “Statements of operations” include tax reclaims recorded as well as professional and other fees, if any, associated with recovery of foreign withholding taxes. Each Series may pay foreign capital gains taxes on certain foreign securities held, which are reported as components of realized losses for financial reporting purposes, whereas such components are treated as ordinary loss for federal income tax purposes. Each Series will accrue such taxes as applicable based upon current interpretations of the tax rules and regulations that exist in the markets in which it invests. Each Series declares and pays dividends from net investment income and distributions from net realized gain on investments, if any, following the close of the fiscal year. Each Series may distribute such income dividends and capital gains more frequently, if necessary, in order to reduce or eliminate federal excise or income taxes on each Series. Dividends and distributions, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date.
Segment Reporting  — In November 2023, FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU), ASU 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures, with the intent of improving reportable segment disclosure requirements, primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses, allowing financial statement users to better understand the components of a segment's profit or loss and assess potential future cash flows for each reportable segment and the entity as a whole thereby enabling better understanding of how an entity's segments impact overall performance. Each Series’ Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer act as each Series’ chief operating decision maker (CODM), assessing performance and making decisions about resource allocation. The CODM has determined that each Series has a single operating segment since each Series has a single investment strategy disclosed in the prospectus against which the CODM assesses performance. When assessing segment performance and making decisions about segment resources, the CODM relies on each Series' portfolio composition, total returns, expense ratios and changes in net assets which are consistent with the information contained in each Series' financial statements.
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Notes to financial statements
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1. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
Each Series receives earnings credits from its custodian when positive cash balances are maintained, which may be used to offset custody fees. The expenses paid under this arrangement are included on the “Statements of operations” under “Custodian fees” with the corresponding expenses offset included under “Less expenses paid indirectly.” For the six months ended June 30, 2026, certain Series earned the following amounts under this arrangement:
Series   Custody Credits
Nomura VIP Asset Strategy Series   $
Nomura VIP Balanced Series  
Nomura VIP Energy Series  
Nomura VIP Growth Series  
Nomura VIP High Income Series   7,280
Nomura VIP International Core Equity Series  
Nomura VIP Mid Cap Growth Series  
Nomura VIP Natural Resources Series  
Nomura VIP Science and Technology Series  
Nomura VIP Small Cap Growth Series  
Nomura VIP Smid Cap Core Series  
Each Series receives earnings credits from its transfer agent when positive cash balances are maintained, which may be used to offset transfer agent fees. If the amount earned is greater than $1, the expenses paid under this arrangement are included on the “Statements of operations” under “Dividend disbursing, transfer agent and sub-transfer agent fees and expenses” with the corresponding expenses offset included under “Less expenses paid indirectly.” For the six months ended June 30, 2026, each Series earned the following amounts under this arrangement:
Series   Earnings Credits
Nomura VIP Asset Strategy Series   $7
Nomura VIP Balanced Series   3
Nomura VIP Energy Series   4
Nomura VIP Growth Series   4
Nomura VIP High Income Series   7
Nomura VIP International Core Equity Series   9
Nomura VIP Mid Cap Growth Series   5
Nomura VIP Natural Resources Series   2
Nomura VIP Science and Technology Series   5
Nomura VIP Small Cap Growth Series   4
Nomura VIP Smid Cap Core Series   3
2. Investment Management, Administration Agreements, and Other Transactions with Affiliates
In accordance with the terms of its respective investment management agreement, each Series pays DMC, a series of Nomura Investment Management Business Trust (NIMBT) and the investment manager, an annual fee which is calculated daily and paid monthly based on each Series’ average daily net assets as follows:
Series   Management Fee (annual rate as a percentage of average daily net assets)
Nomura VIP Asset Strategy Series   0.70% of net assets up to $1 billion;
    0.65% of net assets over $1 billion and up to $2 billion;
    0.60% of net assets over $2 billion and up to $3 billion;
    0.55% of net assets over $3 billion.
     
Nomura VIP Balanced Series   0.70% of net assets up to $1 billion;
    0.65% of net assets over $1 billion and up to $2 billion;
    0.60% of net assets over $2 billion and up to $3 billion;
    0.55% of net assets over $3 billion.
     
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Series   Management Fee (annual rate as a percentage of average daily net assets)
Nomura VIP Energy Series   0.85% of net assets up to $1 billion;
    0.83% of net assets over $1 billion and up to $2 billion;
    0.80% of net assets over $2 billion and up to $3 billion;
    0.76% of net assets over $3 billion.
     
Nomura VIP Growth Series   0.70% of net assets up to $1 billion;
    0.65% of net assets over $1 billion and up to $2 billion;
    0.60% of net assets over $2 billion and up to $3 billion;
    0.55% of net assets over $3 billion.
     
Nomura VIP High Income Series   0.625% of net assets up to $500 million;
    0.60% of net assets over $500 million and up to $1 billion;
    0.55% of net assets over $1 billion and up to $1.5 billion;
    0.50% of net assets over $1.5 billion.
     
Nomura VIP International Core Equity Series   0.85% of net assets up to $1 billion;
    0.83% of net assets over $1 billion and up to $2 billion;
    0.80% of net assets over $2 billion and up to $3 billion;
    0.76% of net assets over $3 billion.
     
Nomura VIP Mid Cap Growth Series   0.85% of net assets up to $1 billion;
    0.83% of net assets over $1 billion and up to $2 billion;
    0.80% of net assets over $2 billion and up to $3 billion;
    0.76% of net assets over $3 billion.
     
Nomura VIP Natural Resources Series   0.85% of net assets up to $1 billion;
    0.83% of net assets over $1 billion and up to $2 billion;
    0.80% of net assets over $2 billion and up to $3 billion;
    0.76% of net assets over $3 billion and up to $5 billion;
    0.73% of net assets over $5 billion and up to $10 billion;
    0.70% of net assets over $10 billion.
     
Nomura VIP Science and Technology Series   0.85% of net assets up to $1 billion;
    0.83% of net assets over $1 billion and up to $2 billion;
    0.80% of net assets over $2 billion and up to $3 billion;
    0.76% of net assets over $3 billion.
     
Nomura VIP Small Cap Growth Series   0.85% of net assets up to $1 billion;
    0.83% of net assets over $1 billion and up to $2 billion;
    0.80% of net assets over $2 billion and up to $3 billion;
    0.76% of net assets over $3 billion.
     
Nomura VIP Smid Cap Core Series   0.85% of net assets up to $1 billion;
    0.83% of net assets over $1 billion and up to $2 billion;
    0.80% of net assets over $2 billion and up to $3 billion;
    0.76% of net assets over $3 billion.
     
DMC has contractually agreed to waive all or a portion of its investment advisory fees and/or pay/reimburse expenses (excluding any 12b-1 fees, acquired fund fees and expenses, taxes, interest, short sale dividend and interest expenses, brokerage fees, certain insurance costs, and nonroutine expenses or costs, including, but not limited to, those relating to reorganizations, litigation, conducting shareholder meetings, and liquidations), in order to prevent total annual series operating expenses from exceeding the following percentages of certain Series’ average
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2. Investment Management, Administration Agreements, and Other Transactions with Affiliates (continued)
daily net assets from January 1, 2026 (except as noted) through April 29, 2027. These waivers and reimbursements may only be terminated by agreement of DMC and each Series. The waivers and reimbursements are accrued daily and received monthly.
Series   Operating expense
limitation as
a percentage
of average
daily net assets
Nomura VIP Asset Strategy Series   0.52%*
Nomura VIP Balanced Series   0.77%
Nomura VIP Energy Series   0.84%**
Nomura VIP Growth Series   0.76%
Nomura VIP International Core Equity Series   0.86%
Nomura VIP Mid Cap Growth Series   0.85%
Nomura VIP Natural Resources Series   0.86%***
Nomura VIP Small Cap Growth Series   0.89%
Nomura VIP Smid Cap Core Series   0.94%
* Effective April 30, 2026. Prior to April 30, 2026, the amount was 0.60%.
** Effective April 30, 2026. Prior to April 30, 2026, the amount was 0.86%.
*** Effective April 30, 2026. Prior to April 30, 2026, the amount was 0.98%.
After consideration of class specific expenses, including 12b-1 fees (but excluding acquired fund fees and expenses), the class level operating expense limitation as a percentage of average daily net assets from January 1, 2026 (except as noted) through April 29, 2027, unless terminated by agreement of DMC and the Series, is as follows:
    Operating expense limitation as a percentage of average daily net assets
Series   Standard Class   Service Class
Nomura VIP Asset Strategy Series   0.52%*   0.77%*
Nomura VIP Balanced Series   n/a   1.02%
Nomura VIP Energy Series   0.84%**   1.09%**
Nomura VIP Growth Series   n/a   1.01%
Nomura VIP International Core Equity Series   0.86%   1.11%
Nomura VIP Mid Cap Growth Series   0.85%   1.10%
Nomura VIP Natural Resources Series   n/a   1.11%***
Nomura VIP Small Cap Growth Series   0.89%   1.14%
Nomura VIP Smid Cap Core Series   n/a   1.19%
* Effective April 30, 2026. Prior to April 30, 2026, the amounts were as follows for Standard Class and Service Class, respectively: 0.60% and 0.85%.
** Effective April 30, 2026. Prior to April 30, 2026, the amounts were as follows for Standard Class and Service Class, respectively: 0.86% and 1.11%.
*** Effective April 30, 2026. Prior to April 30, 2026, the amount for Service Class was 1.23%.
Nomura VIP High Income Series and Nomura VIP Science and Technology Series did not have any expense limitation.
DMC has voluntarily agreed to waive all or a portion of its investment advisory fees and/or pay/reimburse expenses in an amount equal to the aggregate acquired fund fees and expenses, if any, attributable to investments by Nomura VIP Asset Strategy Series and Nomura VIP Balanced Series in ETFs advised or sub-advised by DMC and its affiliates. Any such voluntary waiver or reimbursement may be eliminated by DMC at any time.
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DMC has entered into sub-advisory agreements for certain Series as follows:
Macquarie Investment Management Global Limited continues to serve as an unaffiliated sub-advisor on behalf of Nomura VIP Asset Strategy Series and Nomura VIP Balanced Series.
Van Eck Associates Corporation (VanEck) serves as sub-advisor to Nomura VIP Energy Series and Nomura VIP Natural Resources Series.
DMC appointed Nomura Corporate Research and Asset Management Inc. (NCRAM) to serve as a sub-advisor for Nomura VIP High Income Series effective May 1, 2026, and Nomura VIP Asset Strategy Series and Nomura VIP Balanced Series effective June 12, 2026. NCRAM is responsible for the day-to-day investment management of the portion of the Series that invest in high-yield, fixed income securities. DMC may change this allocation at any time. For these services, DMC, not the Series, pays NCRAM a portion of its investment management fee.
Pursuant to the terms of the relevant sub-advisory agreement, an investment sub-advisory fee is paid by DMC to each sub-advisor.
Delaware Investments Fund Services Company (DIFSC), an affiliate of DMC, provides fund accounting and financial administrative oversight services to each Series. For these services, DIFSC’s fees are calculated daily and paid monthly, based on the aggregate daily net assets of all funds within the Nomura Funds at the following annual rates: 0.0050% of the first $60 billion; 0.00475% of the next $30 billion; and 0.0015% of aggregate average daily net assets in excess of $90 billion (Total Fee). Each fund in the Nomura Funds pays a minimum of $4,000, which, in aggregate, is subtracted from the Total Fee. Each fund then pays its portion of the remainder of the Total Fee on a relative NAV basis. These amounts are included on the “Statements of operations” under “Accounting and administration expenses.” For the six months ended June 30, 2026, each Series paid for these services as follows:
Series   Fees
Nomura VIP Asset Strategy Series   $15,191
Nomura VIP Balanced Series   6,944
Nomura VIP Energy Series   3,796
Nomura VIP Growth Series   12,953
Nomura VIP High Income Series   19,251
Nomura VIP International Core Equity Series   18,942
Nomura VIP Mid Cap Growth Series   10,457
Nomura VIP Natural Resources Series   4,197
Nomura VIP Science and Technology Series   21,460
Nomura VIP Small Cap Growth Series   6,451
Nomura VIP Smid Cap Core Series   6,190
DIFSC is also the transfer agent and dividend disbursing agent of the Series. For these services, DIFSC’s fees are calculated daily and paid monthly, at the annual rate of 0.0075% of the Series’ average daily net assets. These amounts are included on the “Statements of operations” under “Dividend disbursing, transfer agent and sub-transfer agent fees and expenses.” For the six months ended June 30, 2026, each Series paid for these services as follows:
Series   Fees
Nomura VIP Asset Strategy Series   $21,791
Nomura VIP Balanced Series   8,206
Nomura VIP Energy Series   3,022
Nomura VIP Growth Series   18,103
Nomura VIP High Income Series   28,477
Nomura VIP International Core Equity Series   27,968
Nomura VIP Mid Cap Growth Series   13,993
Nomura VIP Natural Resources Series   3,682
Nomura VIP Science and Technology Series   32,116
Nomura VIP Small Cap Growth Series   7,394
Nomura VIP Smid Cap Core Series   6,964
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Notes to financial statements
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2. Investment Management, Administration Agreements, and Other Transactions with Affiliates (continued)
Pursuant to a sub-transfer agency agreement between DIFSC and BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc. (BNYIS), BNYIS provides certain sub-transfer agency services to each Series. Sub-transfer agency fees are paid by each Series and are also included on the “Statements of operations” under “Dividend disbursing, transfer agent and sub-transfer agent fees and expenses.” The fees are calculated daily and paid as invoices on a monthly or quarterly basis.
Pursuant to a distribution agreement and distribution plan, each Series pays Delaware Distributors, L.P. (DDLP), the distributor and an affiliate of DMC, an annual 12b-1 fee of 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Service Class shares. The fees are calculated daily and paid monthly. Standard Class shares do not pay 12b-1 fees.
As provided in the investment management agreement, each Series bears a portion of the cost of certain resources shared with DMC, including the cost of internal personnel of DMC and/or its affiliates that provide legal and regulatory reporting services to each Series. These amounts are included on the “Statements of operations” under “Legal fees.” For the six months ended June 30, 2026, each Series paid for internal legal and regulatory reporting services provided by DMC and/or its affiliates’ employees as follows:
Series   Fees
Nomura VIP Asset Strategy Series   $7,138
Nomura VIP Balanced Series   9,841
Nomura VIP Energy Series   953
Nomura VIP Growth Series   5,981
Nomura VIP High Income Series   15,143
Nomura VIP International Core Equity Series   8,184
Nomura VIP Mid Cap Growth Series   4,072
Nomura VIP Natural Resources Series   1,062
Nomura VIP Science and Technology Series   8,093
Nomura VIP Small Cap Growth Series   2,082
Nomura VIP Smid Cap Core Series   1,991
Trustees’ fees include expenses accrued by each Series for each Trustee’s retainer and meeting fees. Certain officers of DMC, DIFSC, and DDLP are officers and/or Trustees of the Trust. These officers and Trustees are paid no compensation by the Series.
In addition to the management fees and other expenses of a Series, a Series indirectly bears the investment management fees and other expenses of any Underlying Funds, including ETFs, in which it invests. The amount of these fees and expenses incurred indirectly by a Series will vary based upon the expense and fee levels of any Underlying Funds and the number of shares that are owned of any Underlying Funds at different times.
During the year ended December 31, 2025, DMC reimbursed Nomura VIP High Income Series $3,388 in connection with trade errors. This amount is included in “Net increase from payment by affiliates” in the "Consolidated statements of changes in net assets." Payment by affiliates had no impact on total return.
An affiliated issuer includes any company in which a Series held 5% or more of a company’s outstanding voting shares at any point during the period, as well as other circumstances where an investment adviser or sub-advisor to a Series is deemed to exercise, directly or indirectly, a
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certain level of control over the company. A summary of the transactions in affiliated companies during the six months ended June 30, 2026 was as follows:
  Value,
beginning
of period
  Gross
additions
  Gross
reductions
  Net
realized
gain (loss)
on
affiliated
investments
  Net change in
unrealized
appreciation
(depreciation)
on affiliated investments
  Value,
end of
period
  Shares   Dividends
Nomura VIP Asset Strategy Series  
Affiliated Exchange-Traded Funds—0.00%  
Nomura Focused Emerging Markets Equity ETF  
  $6,072,220   $—   $(6,614,351)   $558,943   $(16,812)   $—     $—
3. Investments
For the six months ended June 30, 2026, each Series made purchases and sales of investment securities other than short-term investments as follows:
Series   Purchases
other than
US government
securities
  Purchases of
US government
securities
  Sales
other than
US government
securities
  Sales of
US government
securities
Nomura VIP Asset Strategy Series   $172,946,123   $51,467,670   $198,094,741   $58,365,372
Nomura VIP Balanced Series   63,824,460   26,706,868   76,196,213   28,103,680
Nomura VIP Energy Series   48,826,394     46,350,192  
Nomura VIP Growth Series   75,504,347     100,961,859  
Nomura VIP High Income Series   369,702,938     397,812,211  
Nomura VIP International Core Equity Series   475,509,837     525,265,365  
Nomura VIP Mid Cap Growth Series   131,614,155     149,123,778  
Nomura VIP Natural Resources Series   62,246,818     62,097,621  
Nomura VIP Science and Technology Series   259,034,182     419,939,603  
Nomura VIP Small Cap Growth Series   116,206,041     125,178,014  
Nomura VIP Smid Cap Core Series   59,595,193     60,891,875  
At June 30, 2026, the cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments and derivatives for federal income tax purposes have been estimated since final tax characteristics cannot be determined until fiscal year end. At June 30, 2026, the cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments and derivatives for federal income tax purposes for each Series were as follows:
Series   Cost of
investments
and derivatives
  Aggregate
unrealized
appreciation
of investments
and derivatives
  Aggregate
unrealized
depreciation
of investments
and derivatives
  Net unrealized
appreciation
(depreciation)
of investments
and derivatives
Nomura VIP Asset Strategy Series   $458,310,680   $155,421,310   $(29,676,857)   $125,744,453
Nomura VIP Balanced Series   183,782,568   46,889,530   (5,321,434)   41,568,096
Nomura VIP Energy Series   86,042,361   7,329,039   (3,704,152)   3,624,887
Nomura VIP Growth Series   310,304,945   185,820,278   (18,470,512)   167,349,766
Nomura VIP High Income Series   777,644,358   37,393,161   (74,691,269)   (37,298,108)
Nomura VIP International Core Equity Series   618,308,242   183,477,345   (35,556,907)   147,920,438
Nomura VIP Mid Cap Growth Series   314,837,286   80,321,767   (23,251,015)   57,070,752
Nomura VIP Natural Resources Series   99,291,103   8,276,605   (10,338,560)   (2,061,955)
Nomura VIP Science and Technology Series   622,468,020   446,415,322   (27,530,278)   418,885,044
Nomura VIP Small Cap Growth Series   185,445,682   52,956,854   (8,549,101)   44,407,753
Nomura VIP Smid Cap Core Series   166,532,448   59,145,170   (7,127,777)   52,017,393
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Notes to financial statements
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3. Investments (continued)
For federal income tax purposes, capital loss carryforwards may be carried forward and applied against future capital gains. At December 31, 2025, certain Series had capital loss carryforwards available to offset future realized capital gains as follows:
  Loss carryforward character    
  Short-term   Long-term   Total
Nomura VIP Energy Series $ 121,252   $9,835,818   $ 9,957,070
Nomura VIP High Income Series 16,072,325   201,446,615   217,518,940
Nomura VIP Mid Cap Growth Series   10,171,661   10,171,661
Nomura VIP Natural Resources Series   30,984,385   30,984,385
US GAAP defines fair value as the price that each Series would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date under current market conditions. A three-level hierarchy for fair value measurements has been established based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability. Inputs may be observable or unobservable and refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Observable inputs reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on the best information available under the circumstances. Each of the Series’ investments are assigned a level based upon the observability of the inputs which are significant to the overall valuation. The three-level hierarchy of inputs is summarized as follows:
Level 1  − Inputs are quoted prices in active markets for identical investments. (Examples: equity securities, open-end investment companies, futures contracts, and exchange-traded options contracts)
Level 2  − Other observable inputs, including, but not limited to: quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are active, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the assets or liabilities (such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks, and default rates) or other market-corroborated inputs. (Examples: debt securities, government securities, swap contracts, forward foreign currency exchange contracts, foreign securities utilizing international fair value pricing, broker-quoted securities, and fair valued securities)
Level 3  − Significant unobservable inputs, including each Series’ own assumptions used to determine the fair value of investments. (Examples: broker-quoted securities and fair valued securities)
Level 3 investments are valued using significant unobservable inputs. Each Series may also use an income-based valuation approach in which the anticipated future cash flows of the investment are discounted to calculate fair value. Discounts may also be applied due to the nature or duration of any restrictions on the disposition of the investments. Valuations may also be based upon current market prices of securities that are comparable in coupon, rating, maturity, and industry. The derived value of a Level 3 investment may not represent the value which is received upon disposition and this could impact the results of operations.
The following tables summarize the valuation of each Series’ investments by fair value hierarchy levels as of June 30, 2026:
    Nomura VIP Asset Strategy Series  
    Level 1   Level 2   Level 3 Total  
Securities                
Assets:                
Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations   $   $   $447,553 $447,553  
Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities     853,894   109,467 963,361  
Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities     42,491,206   42,491,206  
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    Nomura VIP Asset Strategy Series  
    Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total  
Bullion   $38,049,929   $   $   $38,049,929  
Collateralized Loan Obligations     3,417,640     3,417,640  
Common Stocks                  
Communication Services   22,353,569   4,785,535     27,139,104  
Consumer Discretionary   32,883,045       32,883,045  
Consumer Staples   18,641,395   2,630,516     21,271,911  
Energy   6,112,149       6,112,149  
Financials   32,887,267   20,841,789   27,075   53,756,131  
Healthcare   22,670,794   11,679,513     34,350,307  
Industrials   28,323,326   20,359,096     48,682,422  
Information Technology   73,666,250   33,503,915     107,170,165  
Materials   13,850,291       13,850,291  
Utilities     5,592,608     5,592,608  
Corporate Bonds     54,155,937     54,155,937  
Exchange-Traded Funds   31,133,009       31,133,009  
Government Agency Obligations     1,980,330     1,980,330  
Municipal Bonds     335,862     335,862  
Non-Agency Asset-Backed Securities     6,799,395     6,799,395  
Non-Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations     6,301,600     6,301,600  
Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities     18,150,990     18,150,990  
Preferred Stock     179,400     179,400  
US Treasury Obligations     18,813,698     18,813,698  
Short-Term Investments   9,715,917       9,715,917  
Total Value of Securities   $330,286,941   $252,872,924   $584,095   $583,743,960  
   
Derivatives1                  
Assets:                  
Futures Contracts   $384,760   $   $   $384,760  
Liabilities:                  
Futures Contracts   $(73,587)   $   $   $(73,587)  
 
1Futures contracts are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument at the period end.
    Nomura VIP Balanced Series  
    Level 1   Level 2   Level 3 Total  
Securities                
Assets:                
Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations   $   $454,383   $ $454,383  
Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities     524,098   524,098  
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    Nomura VIP Balanced Series  
    Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total  
Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities   $   $18,196,795   $   $18,196,795  
Common Stocks                  
Communication Services   11,554,155       11,554,155  
Consumer Discretionary   7,278,217       7,278,217  
Consumer Staples   3,112,309       3,112,309  
Energy   1,655,998       1,655,998  
Financials   21,898,538     12,746   21,911,284  
Healthcare   9,981,197       9,981,197  
Industrials   24,076,138       24,076,138  
Information Technology   48,917,219       48,917,219  
Materials   2,797,830       2,797,830  
Utilities   3,976,496       3,976,496  
Corporate Bonds     23,953,276     23,953,276  
Exchange-Traded Funds   16,805,006       16,805,006  
Municipal Bonds     134,345     134,345  
Non-Agency Asset-Backed Securities     2,485,098     2,485,098  
Non-Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations     2,685,760     2,685,760  
Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities     7,808,878     7,808,878  
Preferred Stock     84,640     84,640  
US Treasury Obligations     10,664,331     10,664,331  
Short-Term Investments   6,218,453       6,218,453  
Total Value of Securities   $158,271,556   $66,991,604   $12,746   $225,275,906  
   
Derivatives1                  
Assets:                  
Futures Contracts   $112,109   $   $   $112,109  
Liabilities:                  
Futures Contracts   $(37,351)   $   $   $(37,351)  
 
1Futures contracts are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument at the period end.
    Nomura VIP Energy Series  
    Level 1   Level 2 Total  
Securities            
Assets:            
Common Stocks            
Coal & Consumable Fuels   $4,789,232   $ $4,789,232  
Electrical Components & Equipment   930,550   477,420 1,407,970  
Heavy Electrical Equipment   717,839   717,839  
Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders   508,885   508,885  
Integrated Oil & Gas   12,082,056   6,564,971 18,647,027  
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  Nomura VIP Energy Series
  Level 1   Level 2   Total
Oil & Gas Drilling $2,056,236   $   $2,056,236
Oil & Gas Equipment & Services 10,272,574   1,028,977   11,301,551
Oil & Gas Exploration & Production 43,706,852     43,706,852
Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing 2,355,159     2,355,159
Master Limited Partnerships 2,886,109     2,886,109
Short-Term Investments 1,290,388     1,290,388
Total Value of Securities $81,595,880   $8,071,368   $89,667,248
  Nomura VIP Growth Series
  Level 1
Securities  
Assets:  
Common Stocks $475,151,142
Short-Term Investments 2,503,569
Total Value of Securities $477,654,711
    Nomura VIP High Income Series  
    Level 1   Level 2   Level 3 Total  
Securities                
Assets:                
Common Stocks                
Consumer Discretionary   $1,561,149   $   $1 $1,561,149  
Energy       7551 755  
Financials       1  
Convertible Bond       2,777,353 2,777,353  
Corporate Bonds     693,226,850   693,226,850  
Loan Agreements     2,427,215   2,427,215  
Short-Term Investments   40,352,928     40,352,928  
Total Value of Securities   $41,914,077   $695,654,065   $2,778,108 $740,346,250  
 
1The security that has been valued at zero on the “Consolidated Schedules of investments” is considered to be a Level 3 investment in this table.
    Nomura VIP International Core Equity Series  
    Level 1   Level 2 Total  
Securities            
Assets:            
Common Stocks            
Brazil   $44,717,799   $ $44,717,799  
Canada   30,993,847   30,993,847  
China     29,015,863 29,015,863  
Denmark   17,279,455   17,279,455  
France     19,736,361 19,736,361  
Germany   7,114,138   38,477,837 45,591,975  
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  Nomura VIP International Core Equity Series
  Level 1   Level 2   Total
Hong Kong $   $15,874,780   $15,874,780
India   39,216,058   39,216,058
Ireland   5,704,067   5,704,067
Japan   94,458,902   94,458,902
Mexico 14,757,540     14,757,540
Netherlands 18,351,291   63,778,593   82,129,884
Singapore 27,626,404     27,626,404
South Korea   56,152,307   56,152,307
Spain   24,043,702   24,043,702
Switzerland   7,812,901   7,812,901
Taiwan   70,449,021   70,449,021
United Kingdom   40,427,558   40,427,558
United States 72,552,841     72,552,841
Preferred Stock   14,357,415   14,357,415
Short-Term Investments 13,330,000     13,330,000
Total Value of Securities $246,723,315   $519,505,365   $766,228,680
  Nomura VIP Mid Cap Growth Series
  Level 1
Securities  
Assets:  
Common Stocks $363,754,666
Short-Term Investments 8,153,372
Total Value of Securities $371,908,038
    Nomura VIP Natural Resources Series  
    Level 1   Level 2   Level 3 Total  
Securities                
Assets:                
Common Stocks                
Agricultural Products   $2,166,406   $   $— $2,166,406  
Aluminum   1,550,331     1,550,331  
Coal & Consumable Fuels   4,544,168   1,035,609   5,579,777  
Construction & Engineering   1,277,680     1,277,680  
Construction Materials   3,570,055     3,570,055  
Copper   1,461,371     1,461,371  
Diversified Metals & Mining   2,885,968   5,382,952   1 8,268,920  
Fertilizers & Agricultural Chemicals   8,191,128     8,191,128  
Forest Products   3,713,783     3,713,783  
Gold   10,709,955     10,709,955  
Integrated Oil & Gas   3,163,659   2,103,221   5,266,880  
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  Nomura VIP Natural Resources Series
  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total
Oil & Gas Equipment & Services $3,712,654   $   $—   $3,712,654
Oil & Gas Exploration & Production 23,312,884       23,312,884
Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing 1,097,494       1,097,494
Packaged Foods & Meats 3,553,090       3,553,090
Paper Packaging 4,694,018       4,694,018
Precious Metals & Minerals   1,229,925     1,229,925
Steel 4,937,057       4,937,057
Short-Term Investments 2,935,740       2,935,740
Total Value of Securities $87,477,441   $9,751,707   $—   $97,229,148
 
1The security that has been valued at zero on the “Schedules of investments” is considered to be a Level 3 investment in this table.
    Nomura VIP Science and Technology Series  
    Level 1   Level 2 Total  
Securities            
Assets:            
Common Stocks            
Communication Services   $105,064,559   $ $105,064,559  
Consumer Discretionary   100,925,492   100,925,492  
Healthcare   28,812,761   28,812,761  
Industrials   49,329,228   49,329,228  
Information Technology   684,343,397   42,405,895 726,749,292  
Short-Term Investments   30,471,732   30,471,732  
Total Value of Securities   $998,947,169   $42,405,895 $1,041,353,064  
  Nomura VIP Small Cap Growth Series
  Level 1
Securities  
Assets:  
Common Stocks $226,041,313
Short-Term Investments 3,812,122
Total Value of Securities $229,853,435
    Nomura VIP Smid Cap Core Series  
    Level 1   Level 3 Total  
Securities            
Assets:            
Common Stocks            
Communication Services   $3,299,256   $— $3,299,256  
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  Nomura VIP Smid Cap Core Series
  Level 1   Level 3   Total
Consumer Discretionary $18,160,422   $—   $18,160,422
Consumer Staples 6,059,503     6,059,503
Energy 9,775,492     9,775,492
Financials 32,845,653     32,845,653
Healthcare 27,244,178   1   27,244,178
Industrials 57,199,516     57,199,516
Information Technology 37,437,907     37,437,907
Materials 8,297,154     8,297,154
Real Estate 10,906,138     10,906,138
Utilities 4,156,467     4,156,467
Short-Term Investments 3,168,155     3,168,155
Total Value of Securities $218,549,841   $—   $218,549,841
 
1The security that has been valued at zero on the “Schedules of investments” is considered to be a Level 3 investment in this table.
As a result of utilizing international fair value pricing at June 30, 2026, a portion of the common stock in the portfolio for Nomura VIP Asset Strategy Series, Nomura VIP Energy Series, Nomura VIP Natural Resources Series, and Nomura VIP Science and Technology Series were categorized as Level 2 and a majority of the common stock in the portfolio for Nomura VIP International Core Equity Series were categorized as Level 2.
During the six months ended June 30, 2026, Nomura VIP Asset Strategy Series, Nomura VIP Balanced Series, Nomura VIP Energy Series, Nomura VIP Growth Series, Nomura VIP High Income Series, Nomura VIP International Core Equity Series, Nomura VIP Mid Cap Growth Series, Nomura VIP Natural Resources Series, Nomura VIP Science and Technology Series, Nomura VIP Small Cap Growth Series, and Nomura VIP Smid Cap Core Series had no transfers into or out of Level 3 investments. Each Series' policy is to recognize transfers into or out of Level 3 investments based on fair value at the beginning of the reporting period.
A reconciliation of Level 3 investments is presented when a Series has a significant amount of Level 3 investments at the beginning or end of the period in relation to that Series’ net assets. Management has determined not to provide a reconciliation of Level 3 investments as the Level 3 investments were not considered significant to Nomura VIP Asset Strategy Series, Nomura VIP Balanced Series, Nomura VIP High Income Series, Nomura VIP Natural Resources Series, and Nomura VIP Smid Cap Core Series’ net assets at the beginning or end of the period. Management has determined not to provide additional disclosure on Level 3 inputs since the Level 3 investments were not considered significant to Nomura VIP Asset Strategy Series, Nomura VIP Balanced Series, Nomura VIP High Income Series, Nomura VIP Natural Resources Series, and Nomura VIP Smid Cap Core Series’ net assets at the end of the period. As of June 30, 2026, Nomura VIP Energy Series, Nomura VIP Growth Series, Nomura VIP International Core Equity Series, Nomura VIP Mid Cap Growth Series, Nomura VIP Science and Technology Series, and Nomura VIP Small Cap Growth Series had no Level 3 investments.
4. Tax Information
The Company is subject to US federal and state income taxes. This taxable entity is not consolidated for income tax purposes and may generate income tax assets or liabilities that reflect the net tax effect of temporary differences between the carrying amount of the assets and liabilities for financial reporting and tax purposes and tax loss carryforwards.
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The Company's income tax expense (benefit) is comprised of the following current and deferred income tax expense (benefit) for the year ended December 31, 2025:
Tax expense/(benefit): Current   Deferred   Total
Federal $ —    $815,362   $815,362
State  —    1,168,943   1,168,943
Valuation allowance  —    (1,984,305)   (1,984,305)
Total tax expense/(benefit) $ —    $ —    $ — 
Components of the Company's deferred tax assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2025 are as follows:
Deferred tax assets/(liabilities):  
Basis in partnerships $731,180
Net operating loss 4,157,890
Capital loss carryover 2,439,028
Total net deferred tax asset/(liability) before valuation allowance 7,328,098
Less: valuation allowance (7,328,098)
Net deferred tax asset/(liability) $ — 
Net operating loss carryforwards are available to offset future taxable income of the Company. The Company had cumulative net operating loss carryforwards as of its most recent tax year ending December 31, 2025, of $19,776,205. Net operating loss carryforwards from 2014–2017 expire within 20 years and net operating loss carryforwards originating in 2018 and forward do not expire. The Company had capital loss carryforward of $8,431,341 as of its most recent tax year ending December 31, 2025. This capital loss was generated in 2025 and would expire in 2030 if unused.
For the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company had determined that Kansas net operating loss represented by the deferred tax asset of $789,588 as of December 31, 2024 has no value because the Company no longer has a taxable presence in Kansas. As of December 31, 2024 the Kansas deferred tax asset had been offset by a valuation allowance. These financial statements reflect the elimination of the gross deferred tax asset and related valuation allowance. The net impact to equity is zero.
The recoverability of deferred tax assets is based upon the weight of available positive and negative evidence regarding sources of future taxable income. When assessing the recoverability of deferred tax assets, significant weight is given to the period over which the deferred tax assets can be realized and the recent history of pre-tax earnings. If the Company concludes that it is more likely than not (a likelihood of more than 50%) that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized as stated, a valuation allowance is recognized to reduce the value of the deferred tax assets.
The difference between the statutory income tax rate, 21%, and the actual effective tax rate, as reported for the year ended December 31, 2025, are as follows:
   
The Company's pre-tax income, all domestic $(35,683)
Pre-tax income/(loss) at the statutory rate $(7,493)
Adjustments to prior year deferred taxes 822,855
State income tax expenses, net of federal benefit  — 
Less: valuation allowance (815,362)
Total income tax expense/(benefit) $ — 
The Company recognizes the tax benefits of uncertain tax positions only where the position is “more likely than not” to be sustained assuming examination by tax authorities. Management has analyzed the Company’s tax positions, and has concluded that no liability for unrecognized tax benefits should be recorded related to uncertain tax positions taken on US tax returns filed since inception of the Company. The Company is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will change materially in the next 12 months. Tax years December 31, 2022 and later are open to examination by federal and state tax authorities under the applicable statute of limitations.
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5. Capital Shares
Transactions in capital shares were as follows:
  Nomura VIP
Asset
Strategy Series
  Nomura VIP
Balanced Series
  Nomura VIP
Energy Series
  Six months
ended
  Year ended   Six months
ended
  Year ended   Six months
ended
  Year ended
  6/30/26   12/31/25   6/30/26   12/31/25   6/30/26   12/31/25
Shares sold:
Standard Class 3,838   12,387       30,308   101,705
Service Class 1,818,827   3,536,735   373,183   619,801   5,169,410   2,590,492
 
Shares issued upon reinvestment of dividends and distributions:
Standard Class 599   4,353       2,678   2,206
Service Class 498,809   4,604,978   2,154,147   1,883,378   255,681   161,524
  2,322,073   8,158,453   2,527,330   2,503,179   5,458,077   2,855,927
Shares redeemed:
Standard Class (1,384)   (3,255)       (15,673)   (62,269)
Service Class (5,253,985)   (10,810,032)   (2,621,327)   (4,428,777)   (4,653,982)   (3,786,159)
  (5,255,369)   (10,813,287)   (2,621,327)   (4,428,777)   (4,669,655)   (3,848,428)
Net increase (decrease) (2,933,296)   (2,654,834)   (93,997)   (1,925,598)   788,422   (992,501)
  Nomura VIP
Growth Series
  Nomura VIP
High Income
Series
  Nomura VIP
International Core
Equity Series
  Six months
ended
  Year ended   Six months
ended
  Year ended   Six months
ended
  Year ended
  6/30/26   12/31/25   6/30/26   12/31/25   6/30/26   12/31/25
Shares sold:
Standard Class     363,919   286,482   847,486   1,221,673
Service Class 705,571   1,352,872   8,957,505   20,206,304   228,705   310,757
 
Shares issued upon reinvestment of dividends and distributions:
Standard Class     370,245   369,550   2,581,864   1,669,661
Service Class 23,956,467   12,009,033   17,338,497   18,284,820   1,543,315   830,243
  24,662,038   13,361,905   27,030,166   39,147,156   5,201,370   4,032,334
Shares redeemed:
Standard Class     (322,658)   (963,762)   (2,783,998)   (6,657,866)
Service Class (3,689,743)   (26,450,621)   (20,114,672)   (41,986,915)   (1,036,345)   (2,191,199)
  (3,689,743)   (26,450,621)   (20,437,330)   (42,950,677)   (3,820,343)   (8,849,065)
Net increase (decrease) 20,972,295   (13,088,716)   6,592,836   (3,803,521)   1,381,027   (4,816,731)
    
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  Nomura VIP
Mid Cap
Growth Series
  Nomura VIP
Natural Resources
Series
  Nomura VIP
Science and
Technology Series
  Six months
ended
  Year ended   Six months
ended
  Year ended   Six months
ended
  Year ended
  6/30/26   12/31/25   6/30/26   12/31/25   6/30/26   12/31/25
Shares sold:
Standard Class 61,269   149,211       16,806   2,371,798
Service Class 2,595,935   4,205,797   3,086,574   1,609,771   995,647   1,658,548
 
Shares issued upon reinvestment of dividends and distributions:
Standard Class   143,231       17,876   16,567
Service Class   11,578,890   144,687     4,268,780   4,005,270
  2,657,204   16,077,129   3,231,261   1,609,771   5,299,109   8,052,183
Shares redeemed:
Standard Class (35,064)   (1,606,910)       (2,311,590)   (91,110)
Service Class (4,094,768)   (6,951,596)   (2,716,661)   (3,659,839)   (2,534,687)   (4,313,201)
  (4,129,832)   (8,558,506)   (2,716,661)   (3,659,839)   (4,846,277)   (4,404,311)
Net increase (decrease) (1,472,628)   7,518,623   514,600   (2,050,068)   452,832   3,647,872
  Nomura VIP
Small Cap
Growth Series
  Nomura VIP
Smid Cap
Core Series
  Six months
ended
  Year ended   Six months
ended
  Year ended
  6/30/26   12/31/25   6/30/26   12/31/25
Shares sold:
Standard Class 5,735   37,276    
Service Class 801,410   930,531   1,296,166   1,162,931
 
Shares issued upon reinvestment of dividends and distributions:
Standard Class 11,352      
Service Class 1,882,477     706,549   663,882
  2,700,974   967,807   2,002,715   1,826,813
Shares redeemed:
Standard Class (6,715)   (2,394,307)    
Service Class (1,611,067)   (4,096,491)   (1,403,050)   (4,282,089)
  (1,617,782)   (6,490,798)   (1,403,050)   (4,282,089)
Net increase (decrease) 1,083,192   (5,522,991)   599,665   (2,455,276)
6. Line of Credit
Each Series, along with certain other funds in the Nomura Funds (Participants), is a participant in a $335,000,000 revolving line of credit (Agreement) intended to be used for temporary or emergency purposes as an additional source of liquidity to fund redemptions of investor shares. Under the Agreement, the Participants are charged an annual commitment fee of 0.15%, which is allocated across the Participants based on a weighted average of the respective net assets of each Participant. The Participants are permitted to borrow up to a maximum of
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6. Line of Credit (continued)
one-third of their net assets under the Agreement. Each Participant is individually, and not jointly, liable for its particular advances, if any, under the line of credit. The line of credit available under the Agreement expired on October 27, 2025. This Agreement was extended to October 26, 2026.
Each Series had no amounts outstanding as of June 30, 2026, or at any time during the period then ended.
7. Interfund Lending Program
Pursuant to an exemptive order issued by the SEC (Order), the Ivy Funds and Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios (collectively, the Funds, only for purposes of this Note 7) have the ability to lend money to, and borrow money from, each other pursuant to a master interfund lending agreement (Interfund Lending Program). Under the Interfund Lending Program, the Funds may lend or borrow money for temporary purposes directly to or from one another (each, an Interfund Loan), subject to meeting the conditions of the Order. The interest rate to be charged on an Interfund Loan is the average of the overnight repurchase agreement rate and the short-term bank loan rate. This program is in existence but is not currently in use. The Funds made no Interfund Loans under the Interfund Lending Program during the six months ended June 30, 2026.
8. Derivatives
US GAAP requires disclosures that enable investors to understand: (1) how and why an entity uses derivatives; (2) how they are accounted for; and (3) how they affect an entity’s results of operations and financial position.
Futures Contracts —  A futures contract is an agreement in which the writer (or seller) of the contract agrees to deliver to the buyer an amount of cash or securities equal to a specific dollar amount times the difference between the value of a specific security or index at the close of the last trading day of the contract and the price at which the agreement is made. The Series may use futures contracts in the normal course of pursuing its investment objective. The Series may invest in futures contracts to hedge its existing portfolio securities against fluctuations in value caused by changes in interest rates or market conditions. Upon entering into a futures contract, the Series deposits cash or pledges US government securities to a broker, equal to the minimum “initial margin” requirements of the exchange on which the contract is traded. Subsequent payments are received from the broker or paid to the broker each day, based on the daily fluctuation in the value of the contract. These receipts or payments are known as “variation margin” and are recorded daily by the Series as unrealized gains or losses until the contracts are closed. When the contracts are closed, the Series 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. Risks of entering into futures contracts include potential imperfect correlation between the futures contracts and the underlying securities and the possibility of an illiquid secondary market for these instruments. When investing in futures, there is reduced counterparty credit risk to the Series because futures are exchange-traded and the exchange’s clearinghouse, as counterparty to all exchange-traded futures, guarantees against default. At June 30, 2026, Nomura VIP Asset Strategy Series and Nomura VIP Balanced Series posted $609,736 and $192,979, respectively in cash as collateral for open futures contracts, which is included in “Cash collateral due from brokers” on the “Statements of assets and liabilities.” Open futures contracts, if any, are disclosed on the “Schedules of investments.”
During the six months ended June 30, 2026, Nomura VIP Asset Strategy Series and Nomura VIP Balanced Series used futures contracts to hedge each Series’ existing portfolio securities against fluctuations in value caused by changes in interest rates or market conditions.
Swap Contracts —  Each Series may enter into CDS contracts in the normal course of pursuing its investment objective. Each Series may enter into CDS contracts in order to hedge against a credit event, to enhance total return or to gain exposure to certain securities or markets. Swap contracts are bilaterally negotiated agreements between a Series and counterparty to exchange or swap investment cash flows, assets, foreign currencies or market-linked returns at specified, future intervals. Swap agreements are privately negotiated in the over-the-counter market (OTC swaps). If the OTC swap entered is one of the swaps identified by a relevant regulator as a swap that is required to be cleared, then it will be cleared through a third party, known as a central counterparty or derivatives clearing organization (centrally cleared swaps).
Credit Default Swaps. A CDS contract is a risk-transfer instrument through which one party (purchaser of protection) transfers to another party (seller of protection) the financial risk of a credit event (as defined in the CDS agreement), as it relates to a particular reference security or basket of securities (such as an index). In exchange for the protection offered by the seller of protection, the purchaser of protection agrees to pay the seller of protection a periodic amount at a stated rate that is applied to the notional amount of the CDS contract. In addition, an upfront
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payment may be made or received by the Series in connection with an unwinding or assignment of a CDS contract. Upon the occurrence of a credit event, the seller of protection would pay the par (or other agreed-upon) value of the reference security (or basket of securities) to the counterparty. Credit events generally include, among others, bankruptcy, failure to pay, and obligation default.
During the six months ended June 30, 2026, Nomura VIP Asset Strategy Series and Nomura VIP Balanced Series entered into CDS contracts as a seller of protection, as a hedge against credit events. Periodic payments (receipts) on such contracts are accrued daily and recorded as unrealized losses (gains) on swap contracts. Upon payment (receipt), such amounts are recorded as realized losses (gains) on swap contracts. Upfront payments made or received in connection with CDS contracts are amortized over the expected life of the CDS contracts as unrealized losses (gains) on swap contracts. The change in value of CDS contracts is recorded daily as unrealized appreciation or depreciation. A realized gain or loss is recorded upon a credit event (as defined in the CDS agreement) or the maturity or termination of the agreement. Initial margin and variation margin are posted to central counterparties for centrally cleared CDS basket trades, as determined by the applicable central counterparty. During the six months ended June 30, 2026, each Series did not enter into any CDS contracts as a purchaser of protection.
CDS contracts may involve greater risks than if the Series had invested in the reference obligation directly. CDS contracts are subject to general market risk, liquidity risk, counterparty risk, and credit risk. The Series’ maximum risk of loss from counterparty credit risk, either as the seller of protection or the buyer of protection, is the fair value of the contract. This risk is mitigated by (1) for bilateral swap contracts, having a netting arrangement between the Series and the counterparty and by the posting of collateral by the counterparty to the Series to cover the Series’ exposure to the counterparty, and (2) for cleared swaps, trading these instruments through a central counterparty. Open swap contracts, if any, are disclosed on the "Consolidated schedule of investments" and "Schedules of investments." No swap contracts were outstanding at June 30, 2026.
During the six months ended June 30, 2026, Nomura VIP Asset Strategy Series and Nomura VIP Balanced Series entered into CDS contracts to gain exposure to certain securities or markets.
Fair values of derivative instruments as of June 30, 2026 were as follows:
    Nomura VIP Asset Strategy Series
    Asset Derivatives Fair Value
Consolidated statement
of assets and
liabilities location
  Interest
Rate
Contracts
Variation margin due to broker on futures contracts*   $384,760
    Nomura VIP Asset Strategy Series
    Liability Derivatives Fair Value
Consolidated statement
of assets and
liabilities location
  Interest
Rate
Contracts
Variation margin due to broker on futures contracts*   $(73,587)
    
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8. Derivatives (continued)
    Nomura VIP Balanced Series
    Asset Derivatives Fair Value
Statements of assets and
liabilities location
  Interest
Rate
Contracts
Variation margin due to broker on futures contracts*   $112,109
    Nomura VIP Balanced Series
    Liability Derivatives Fair Value
Statements of assets and
liabilities location
  Interest
Rate
Contracts
Variation margin due to broker on futures contracts*   $(37,351)
*Includes cumulative appreciation (depreciation) of futures contracts from the date the contracts were opened through June 30, 2026. Only current day variation margin is reported on the Series’ “Statements of assets and liabilities.”
The effect of derivative instruments on the “Consolidated statement of operations” for the six months ended June 30, 2026 was as follows:
           
  Nomura VIP Asset Strategy Series
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on:
  Futures
Contracts
  Swap
Contracts
  Total
Interest rate contracts $(591,404)   $   $(591,404)
Credit contracts   40,041   40,041
Total $(591,404)   $40,041   $(551,363)
  Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on:
  Futures
Contracts
  Swap
Contracts
  Total
Interest rate contracts $504,608   $   $504,608
Credit contracts   (12,518)   (12,518)
Total $504,608   $(12,518)   $492,090
The effect of derivative instruments on the “Statements of operations” for the six months ended June 30, 2026 was as follows:
           
  Nomura VIP Balanced Series
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on:
  Futures
Contracts
  Swap
Contracts
  Total
Interest rate contracts $(182,551)   $   $(182,551)
Credit contracts   2,207   2,207
Total $(182,551)   $2,207   $(180,344)
    
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  Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on:
  Futures
Contracts
  Swap
Contracts
  Total
Interest rate contracts $141,271   $   $141,271
Credit contracts   (4,918)   (4,918)
Total $141,271   $(4,918)   $136,353
The tables below summarize the average daily balance of derivative holdings by certain Series during the six months ended June 30, 2026:
  Long Derivative Volume
  Nomura VIP Asset
Strategy Series
  Nomura VIP
Balanced Series
Futures contracts (average notional amount) $ 46,591,235   $ 21,285,540
  Short Derivative Volume
  Nomura VIP Asset
Strategy Series
  Nomura VIP
Balanced Series
Futures contracts (average notional amount) $ 18,971,744   $ 10,702,984
CDS contracts (average notional amount)*   467,936     623,656
* Long represents buying protection and short represents selling protection.
9. Securities Lending
Each Series, along with other funds in the Nomura Funds, may lend its securities pursuant to a security lending agreement (Lending Agreement) with The Bank of New York Mellon (BNY). At the time a security is loaned, the borrower must post collateral equal to the required percentage of the market value of the loaned security, including any accrued interest. The required percentage is: (1) 102% with respect to US securities and foreign securities that are denominated and payable in US dollars; and (2) 105% with respect to foreign securities. With respect to each loan, if on any business day the aggregate market value of securities collateral plus cash collateral held is less than the aggregate market value of the securities which are the subject of such loan, the borrower will be notified to provide additional collateral by the end of the following business day, which, together with the collateral already held, will be not less than the applicable initial collateral requirements for such security loan. If the aggregate market value of securities collateral and cash collateral held with respect to a security loan exceeds the applicable initial collateral requirement, upon the request of the borrower, BNY must return enough collateral to the borrower by the end of the following business day to reduce the value of the remaining collateral to the applicable initial collateral requirement for such security loan. As a result of the foregoing, the value of the collateral held with respect to a loaned security on any particular day, may be more or less than the value of the security on loan. The collateral percentage with respect to the market value of the loaned security is determined by the security lending agent.
Cash collateral received by each Series of the Trust is generally invested in a series of individual separate accounts, each corresponding to a Series. The investment guidelines permit each separate account to hold certain securities that would be considered eligible securities for a money market fund. Cash collateral received is generally invested in government securities; certain obligations issued by government sponsored enterprises; repurchase agreements collateralized by US Treasury securities; obligations issued by the central government of any Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) country or its agencies, instrumentalities, or establishments; obligations of supranational organizations; commercial paper, notes, bonds, and other debt obligations; certificates of deposit, time deposits, and other bank obligations; certain money market funds; and asset-backed securities. Each Series can also accept US government securities and letters of credit (non-cash collateral) in connection with securities loans.
In the event of default or bankruptcy by the lending agent, realization and/or retention of the collateral may be subject to legal proceedings. In the event the borrower fails to return loaned securities and the collateral received is insufficient to cover the value of the loaned securities and provided such collateral shortfall is not the result of investment losses, the lending agent has agreed to pay the amount of the shortfall to each
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9. Securities Lending (continued)
Series or, at the discretion of the lending agent, replace the loaned securities. Each Series continues to record dividends or interest, as applicable, on the securities loaned and is subject to changes in value of the securities loaned that may occur during the term of the loan. Each Series has the right under the Lending Agreement to recover the securities from the borrower on demand. With respect to security loans collateralized by non-cash collateral, each Series receives loan premiums paid by the borrower. With respect to security loans collateralized by cash collateral, the earnings from the collateral investments are shared among each Series, the security lending agent, and the borrower. Each Series records security lending income net of allocations to the security lending agent and the borrower.
Each Series may incur investment losses as a result of investing securities lending collateral. This could occur if an investment in each collateral investment account defaulted or became impaired. Under those circumstances, the value of each Series’ cash collateral account may be less than the amount each Series would be required to return to the borrowers of the securities and each Series would be required to make up for this shortfall.
During the six months ended June 30, 2026, each Series had no securities out on loan.
10. Credit and Market Risks
When interest rates rise, fixed income securities (i.e. debt obligations) generally will decline in value. These declines in value are greater for fixed income securities with longer maturities or durations. Interest rate changes are influenced by a number of factors, such as government policy, monetary policy, inflation expectations, and the supply and demand of bonds. A Series may be subject to a greater risk of rising interest rates when interest rates are low or inflation rates are high or rising.
Investments in equity securities in general are subject to market risks that may cause their prices to fluctuate over time. Fluctuations in the value of equity securities in which each Series invests will cause the NAV of each Series to fluctuate.
Some countries in which the Series may invest require governmental approval for the repatriation of investment income, capital, or the proceeds of sales of securities by foreign investors. In addition, if there is deterioration in a country’s balance of payments or for other reasons, a country may impose temporary restrictions on foreign capital remittances abroad.
The securities exchanges of certain foreign markets are substantially smaller, less liquid, and more volatile than the major securities markets in the US. Consequently, acquisition and disposition of securities by the Series may be inhibited. In addition, a significant portion of the aggregate market value of securities listed on the major securities exchanges in emerging markets is held by a smaller number of investors. This may limit the number of shares available for acquisition or disposition by the Series. In addition, recent trade tensions and the imposition of tariffs may disrupt markets and lead to heightened market volatility.
Certain Series invest a portion of its assets in high yield fixed income securities, which are securities rated lower than BBB- by Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC and Baa3 by Moody’s Investors Service, Inc., or similarly rated by another nationally recognized statistical rating organization. Investments in these higher yielding securities are generally accompanied by a greater degree of credit risk than higher-rated securities. Additionally, lower-rated securities may be more susceptible to adverse economic and competitive industry conditions than investment grade securities.
Certain Series may invest in mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities. Mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities, like other fixed income securities, are subject to credit risk and interest rate risk, and may also be subject to prepayment risk and extension risk. Mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities can be highly sensitive to interest rate changes. As a result, small movements in interest rates can substantially impact the value and liquidity of these securities. Prepayment risk is the risk that the principal on mortgage-backed or asset-backed securities may be prepaid at any time, which will reduce the yield and market value of the securities and may cause a Series to reinvest the proceeds in lower yielding securities. Extension risk is the risk that principal on mortgage-backed or asset-backed securities will be repaid more slowly than expected, which may reduce the proceeds available for reinvestment in higher yielding securities and may cause the security to experience greater volatility due to the extended maturity of the security. When interest rates rise, the value of mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities can be expected to decline. When interest rates go down, however, the value of these securities may not increase as much as other fixed income securities due to borrowers refinancing their loans at lower interest rates or prepaying their loans. In addition, mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities may decline in value, become more volatile, face difficulties in valuation, or experience reduced liquidity
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due to changes in general economic conditions. During periods of economic downturn, for example, underlying borrowers may not make timely payments on their loans and the value of property that secures the loans may decline in value such that it is worth less than the amount of the associated loans. If the collateral securing a mortgage-backed or asset-backed security is insufficient to repay the loan, a Series could sustain a loss. Such risks generally will be heightened where a mortgage-backed or asset-backed security includes “subprime” loans. Although mortgage-backed securities are often supported by government guarantees or private insurance, there can be no guarantee that those obligations will be met. Furthermore, in certain economic conditions, loan servicers, loan originators and other participants in the market for mortgage-backed and other asset-backed securities may be unable to receive sufficient funding, impairing their ability to perform their obligations on the loans. Certain mortgage-backed or asset-backed securities may be more susceptible to these risks than other mortgage-backed, asset-backed, or fixed-income securities. For example, a Series’ investments in CMOs, real estate mortgage investment conduits (REMICs), and stripped mortgage-backed securities are generally highly susceptible to interest rate risk, prepayment risk, and extension risk. At times, these investments may be difficult to value and/or illiquid. Some classes of CMOs and REMICs may have preference in receiving principal or interest payments relative to more junior classes. The market prices and yields of these junior classes will generally be more volatile than more senior classes and will be more susceptible to interest rate risk, prepayment risk, and extension risk than more senior classes. Stripped mortgage-backed securities that receive only payments of interest (IOs) will generally decrease in value if interest rates decline or prepayment rates increase. Stripped mortgage-backed securities that receive only payments of principal (POs) will generally decrease in value if interest rates increase or prepayment rates decrease. These changes in value can be substantial and could cause a Series to lose the entire value of its investment in CMOs, REMICs, and stripped mortgage-backed securities.
Certain Series invest in bank loans and other securities that may subject them to direct indebtedness risk, the risk that the Series will not receive payment of principal, interest, and other amounts due in connection with these investments and will depend primarily on the financial condition of the borrower. Loans that are fully secured offer the Series more protection than unsecured loans in the event of nonpayment of scheduled interest or principal, although there is no assurance that the liquidation of collateral from a secured loan would satisfy the corporate borrower’s obligation, or that the collateral can be liquidated. Some loans or claims may be in default at the time of purchase. Certain of the loans and the other direct indebtedness acquired by the Series may involve revolving credit facilities or other standby financing commitments that obligate the Series to pay additional cash on a certain date or on demand. These commitments may require each Series to increase its investment in a company at a time when the Series might not otherwise decide to do so (including at a time when the company’s financial condition makes it unlikely that such amounts will be repaid). To the extent that each Series is committed to advance additional funds, it will at all times hold and maintain cash or other high grade debt obligations in an amount sufficient to meet such commitments.
As the Series may be required to rely upon another lending institution to collect and pass on to the Series' amounts payable with respect to the loan and to enforce the Series' rights under the loan and other direct indebtedness, an insolvency, bankruptcy, or reorganization of the lending institution may delay or prevent the Series from receiving such amounts. The highly leveraged nature of many loans may make them especially vulnerable to adverse changes in economic or market conditions. Investments in such loans and other direct indebtedness may involve additional risk to the Series.
Certain Series invest in certain obligations that may have liquidity protection designed to ensure that the receipt of payments due on the underlying security is timely. Such protection may be provided through guarantees, insurance policies, or letters of credit obtained by the issuer or sponsor through third parties, through various means of structuring the transaction, or through a combination of such approaches. The Series will not pay any additional fees for such credit support, although the existence of credit support may increase the price of a security.
Certain Series may invest in REITs and are subject to the risks associated with that industry. If a Series holds real estate directly or receives rental income directly from real estate holdings, its tax status as a regulated investment company may be jeopardized. There were no direct real estate holdings during the six months ended June 30, 2026. The Series' REIT holdings are also affected by interest rate changes, particularly if the REITs they hold use floating rate debt to finance their ongoing operations. The Series also invests in real estate acquired as a result of ownership of securities or other instruments, including issuers that invest, deal, or otherwise engage in transactions in real estate or interests therein. These instruments may include interests in private equity limited partnerships or limited liability companies that hold real estate investments (Real Estate Limited Partnerships). The Series will limit their investments in Real Estate Limited Partnerships to 5% of their total assets at the time of purchase.
Derivatives contracts, such as futures, forward foreign currency contracts, options, and swaps, may involve additional expenses (such as the payment of premiums) and are subject to significant loss, which may exceed amounts disclosed on the “Statements of assets and liabilities,” if a security, index, reference rate, or other asset or market factor to which a derivatives contract is associated, moves in the opposite direction from
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10. Credit and Market Risks (continued)
what the portfolio manager anticipated. When used for hedging, the change in value of the derivatives instrument may also not correlate specifically with the currency, rate, or other risk being hedged, in which case a Series may not realize the intended benefits. Derivatives contracts are also subject to the risk that the counterparty may fail to perform its obligations under the contract due to, among other reasons, financial difficulties (such as a bankruptcy or reorganization).
Each Series may invest up to 15% of its net assets in illiquid securities, which may include securities with contractual restrictions on resale, securities exempt from registration under Rule 144A promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and other securities which may not be readily marketable. The relative illiquidity of these securities may impair each Series from disposing of them in a timely manner and at a fair price when it is necessary or desirable to do so. While maintaining oversight, the Board has delegated to DMC the day-to-day functions of determining whether individual securities are liquid for purposes of the Series’ limitation on investments in illiquid securities. Securities eligible for resale pursuant to Rule 144A, which are determined to be liquid, are not subject to the Series’ 15% limit on investments in illiquid securities. Rule 144A and restricted securities have been identified on the “Consolidated schedule of investments” and “Schedules of investments,” respectively.
11. Contractual Obligations
Each Series enters into contracts in the normal course of business that contain a variety of indemnifications. Each Series’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, each Series has not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts. Management has reviewed each Series’ existing contracts and expects the risk of loss to be remote.
12. Subsequent Events
Management has determined that no material events or transactions occurred subsequent to June 30, 2026, that would require recognition or disclosure in the Series' financial statements.
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Other Series information (Unaudited)
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Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants for Open-End Management Investment Companies
Not applicable.
Proxy Disclosures for Open-End Management Investment Companies
Not applicable.
Remuneration Paid to Directors, Officers, and Others of Open-End Management Investment Companies
The aggregate remuneration paid to directors, officers, and others is disclosed within the financial statements.
Statement Regarding Basis of Approval for Investment Advisory Contract
The Manager’s Recommendation and the Board’s Considerations Regarding the Sub-Advisory Agreement at a Meeting Held on February 10-11, 2026
At a Board meeting held on February 10-11, 2026, Delaware Management Company (the “Manager”), the investment adviser for the Nomura High Income Fund, Nomura VIP High Income Series and VIP Fund for Income Series (each a “Fund” and together, the “Funds”), recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the sub-advisory agreement (the “Sub-Advisory Agreement”) between DMC and Nomura Corporate Research and Asset Management Inc, (“NCRAM”). In reaching the decision to approve the Sub-Advisory Agreement, the Board considered and reviewed information about NCRAM, including its personnel, operations and financial condition. The Board reviewed a memorandum responding to requests that the Board submitted in advance that discussed (without limitation): the Sub-Advisory Agreement and the various services proposed to be rendered by NCRAM; information concerning NCRAM’s organizational structure and the experience of its investment management personnel managing fixed income strategies; and various other material items in relation to NCRAM’s personnel, organization and policies. The Board also reviewed a copy of NCRAM’s Form ADV; a copy of NCRAM’s compliance policies and procedures; and a copy of the Sub-Advisory Agreement and fee schedules.
In considering such materials, the Independent Trustees received assistance and advice from and met separately with independent counsel. While attention was given to all information furnished, the following discusses some primary factors relevant to the Board’s decision. This discussion of the information and factors considered by the Board (as well as the discussion above) is not intended to be exhaustive, but rather summarizes certain factors considered by the Board. In view of the wide variety of factors considered, the Board did not, unless otherwise noted, find it practicable to quantify or otherwise assign relative weights to the following factors. In addition, individual Trustees may have assigned different weights to various factors.
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services. The Board considered the nature, quality, and extent of services that NCRAM was expected to provide as a sub-advisor to the Funds. The Board took into account the investment process to be employed by NCRAM in connection with the sub-advisor’s responsibilities in conjunction with the Manager in managing the Funds, and the qualifications and experience of NCRAM’s team with regard to implementing the investment mandate of the Funds. The Board considered NCRAM’s personnel, operations, and its affiliation with the Manager, including that NCRAM was affiliated with the Manager. The Board also considered the Manager’s review and recommendation process with respect to NCRAM, and the Manager’s favorable assessment as to the nature, quality, and extent of the sub-advisory services expected to be provided by NCRAM to the Funds.
Investment Performance. In evaluating performance, the Board recognized that NCRAM had not yet managed the Funds. The Board then reviewed information on and considered NCRAM’s experience in managing other high income investment portfolios. The Board also considered the Manager’s representation that the Manager would continue to provide oversight and monitor NCRAM’s services.
Profitability, Economies of Scale and Fall-Out Benefits. Information about NCRAM’s profitability from its relationship with the Funds was not available because it had not begun to provide services to the Funds. The Board was provided with profitability analyses of Nomura Investment Management Business Trust, including taking into account the sub-advisory fee to be paid to NCRAM. The Trustees also noted that economies of scale are shared with each Fund and its shareholders through the Manager’s investment management fee breakpoints paid to the Manager so that as a Fund grows in size, its effective investment management fee rate declines, and they also noted that the Manager had put in place a fee waiver for the Nomura High Income Fund that was currently in effect.
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Other Series information (Unaudited)
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Statement Regarding Basis of Approval for Investment Advisory Contract (continued)
The Manager’s Recommendation and the Board’s Considerations Regarding the Sub-Advisory Agreement at a Meeting Held on February 10-11, 2026 (continued)
The Board was also provided with information on potential fall-out benefits derived or to be derived by NCRAM in connection with its relationship to the Funds, including confirmation that NCRAM does not enter into soft dollar arrangements involving the receipt of third party research, and, therefore, does not expect to use soft dollar arrangements in the management of the Funds. The Board considered that NCRAM expects to receive the opportunity for wider distribution in the US retail market, which helps NCRAM grow and diversify its client base.
Sub-advisory Fees. The Board considered the appropriateness of the sub-advisory fees in light of the nature, extent, and quality of the sub-advisory services to be provided by NCRAM. The Board noted that the sub-advisory fees are paid by the Manager to NCRAM and are not additional fees borne by the Funds, and that the management fee paid by the Funds to the Manager would stay the same at current asset levels and are subject to breakpoints at higher asset levels. The Board concluded that the advisory fee rates under the Sub-Advisory Agreement are reasonable in relation to the services provided and that execution of the Sub-Advisory Agreement is in the best interests of the Funds’ shareholders.
The Manager's Recommendation and the Board's Considerations Regarding the Sub-Advisory Agreement at a Meeting Held on May 19-20, 2026
At a Board Meeting held on May 19-20, 2026, Delaware Management Company (the “Manager”), the investment adviser for the Nomura Diversified Income Fund, Nomura Wealth Builder Fund, Nomura Strategic Income Fund, Nomura Corporate Bond Fund, Nomura Extended Duration Bond Fund, Nomura Limited-Term Diversified Income Fund, Nomura Global Listed Real Assets Fund, Nomura VIP Investment Grade Series, Nomura VIP Limited Duration Bond Series, Nomura VIP Total Return Series, Nomura Asset Strategy Fund, Nomura Balanced Fund, Nomura Global Bond Fund, Nomura VIP Asset Strategy Series, Nomura VIP Balanced Series, Nomura VIP Corporate Bond Series and Nomura VIP Limited-Term Bond Series Delaware Management Company (each a “Fund” and together, the “Funds”), recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the appointment of Nomura Corporate Research and Asset Management Inc. (“NCRAM”) as sub-advisor to the Funds and the approval of the amendment of the existing sub-advisory agreement between DMC and NCRAM (the “Amended Sub-Advisory Agreement”) to include the Funds. In reaching the decision to approve the amendment, The Board considered and reviewed information about NCRAM, including its personnel, operations and financial condition. The Board reviewed a memorandum responding to requests that the Board submitted in advance that discussed (without limitation): the Amended Sub-Advisory Agreement and the various services proposed to be rendered by NCRAM; information concerning NCRAM’s organizational structure and the experience of its investment management personnel; and various other material items in relation to NCRAM’s personnel, organization and policies. The Board also reviewed a copy of NCRAM’s Form ADV; and a copy of the Amended Sub-Advisory Agreement and fee schedules.
In considering such materials, the Independent Trustees received assistance and advice from and met separately with independent counsel. While attention was given to all information furnished, the following discusses some primary factors relevant to the Board’s decision. This discussion of the information and factors considered by the Board (as well as the discussion above) is not intended to be exhaustive, but rather summarizes certain factors considered by the Board. In view of the wide variety of factors considered, the Board did not, unless otherwise noted, find it practicable to quantify or otherwise assign relative weights to the following factors. In addition, individual Trustees may have assigned different weights to various factors.
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services. The Board considered the nature, quality, and extent of services that NCRAM was expected to provide as a sub-advisor to the Funds. The Board took into account the investment process to be employed by NCRAM in connection with the sub-advisor’s responsibilities in conjunction with the Manager in managing the Funds, and the qualifications and experience of NCRAM’s team with regard to implementing the investment mandate of the Funds. The Board considered NCRAM’s personnel, operations, and its affiliation with the Manager, including that NCRAM was affiliated with the Manager. The Board also considered the Manager’s review and recommendation process with respect to NCRAM, and the Manager’s favorable assessment as to the nature, quality, and extent of the sub-advisory services expected to be provided by NCRAM to the Funds.
Investment Performance. In evaluating performance, the Board recognized that NCRAM had not yet managed the Funds. The Board then reviewed information on and considered NCRAM’s experience in managing other high income investment portfolios, noting that NCRAM had
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recently begun sub-advising several high-yield fixed income funds in the Nomura Funds complex. The Board also considered the Manager’s representation that the Manager would continue to provide oversight and monitor NCRAM’s services.
Profitability, Economies of Scale and Fall-Out Benefits. Information about NCRAM’s profitability from its relationship with the Funds was not available because it had not begun to provide services to the Funds. The Board was provided with pro forma profitability analyses of Nomura Investment Management Business Trust, including the estimated sub-advisory fee that would be paid to NCRAM.   The Trustees also noted that economies of scale are shared with each Fund and its shareholders through reduced proportionate costs for shareholders and the Manager’s investment management fee breakpoints paid to the Manager so that as a Fund grows in size, its effective investment management fee rate declines. They also noted that the Manager had put in place a fee waiver for each Fund that was currently in effect, other than for the Nomura Asset Strategy Fund which does not have a fee waiver.
The Board was also provided with information on potential fall-out benefits derived or to be derived by NCRAM in connection with its relationship to the Funds, including confirmation that NCRAM does not enter into soft dollar arrangements involving the receipt of third party research, and, therefore, does not expect to use soft dollar arrangements in the management of the Funds. The Board considered that NCRAM had recently begun sub-advising certain high-yield funds within the Nomura Funds complex and that it expects to receive the opportunity for wider distribution in the US retail market, which helps NCRAM grow and diversify its client base.
Sub-advisory Fees. The Board considered the appropriateness of the sub-advisory fees in light of the nature, extent, and quality of the sub-advisory services to be provided by NCRAM. The Board noted that the sub-advisory fees are paid by the Manager to NCRAM and are not additional fees borne by the Funds, and that the management fee paid by the Funds to the Manager would stay the same at current asset levels and are subject to breakpoints at higher asset levels. The Board concluded that the proposed advisory fee rates under the Amended Sub-Advisory Agreement are reasonable in relation to the services provided and that execution of the Amended Sub-Advisory Agreement is in the best interests of the Funds’ shareholders.
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Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios
Nomura VIP Core Equity Series
(formerly, Macquarie VIP Core Equity Series)
Nomura VIP Corporate Bond Series
(formerly, Macquarie VIP Corporate Bond Series)
Nomura VIP Global Growth Series
(formerly, Macquarie VIP Global Growth Series)
Nomura VIP Limited-Term Bond Series
(formerly, Macquarie VIP Limited-Term Bond Series)
Nomura VIP Value Series
(formerly, Macquarie VIP Value Series)
Financial statements and other information
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Schedules of investments
Nomura VIP Core Equity Series
June 30, 2026 (Unaudited)
    Number of
shares
Value (US $)
Common Stocks — 97.78%♣
Communication Services — 8.38%
Alphabet Class A      135,035 $ 48,257,458
Meta Platforms Class A       14,195   7,995,901
Netflix †      47,889   3,419,275
   59,672,634
Consumer Discretionary — 5.26%
Amazon.com †      90,626  21,599,801
AutoZone †       3,952  12,630,355
Booking Holdings       18,163   3,237,373
   37,467,529
Consumer Staples — 2.22%
Costco Wholesale       16,902  15,811,314
   15,811,314
Energy — 1.20%
Williams      115,236   8,566,644
    8,566,644
Financials — 15.84%
Ally Financial      236,408  10,862,947
American Express       32,672  11,051,304
Aon Class A       26,734   8,867,400
Blackstone       64,004   7,531,351
Cboe Global Markets       41,795  10,142,393
CME Group       30,090   6,644,775
JPMorgan Chase & Co.       45,958  15,043,432
Mastercard Class A       28,618  14,698,205
Morgan Stanley       63,348  13,242,266
PNC Financial Services Group       60,065  14,789,204
  112,873,277
Healthcare — 7.20%
AbbVie       25,764   6,483,253
Danaher       42,123   8,023,589
Eli Lilly & Co.        5,574   6,685,623
Gilead Sciences       94,773  11,973,621
Humana       12,147   4,825,031
Thermo Fisher Scientific       15,240   7,640,726
Vertex Pharmaceuticals †      11,346   5,635,899
   51,267,742
Industrials — 17.41%
Airbus ADR      254,580  14,154,648
BAE Systems ADR      105,075  10,292,096
Carrier Global      175,101  12,843,658
Caterpillar        6,625   7,054,963
Cummins       26,444  18,860,125
Eaton       41,954  17,877,439
Ferguson Enterprises       41,749   9,908,290
Howmet Aerospace       93,163  25,047,804
Parker-Hannifin        8,138   7,959,941
  123,998,964
Information Technology — 35.38%
Advanced Micro Devices †      37,341  21,691,760
Apple      133,725  38,694,666
Applied Materials       36,087  26,090,901
Broadcom       40,892   15,446,953
    Number of
shares
Value (US $)
Common Stocks♣ (continued)
Information Technology (continued)
Microsoft       66,215 $ 24,699,519
NVIDIA      229,896  45,999,891
Seagate Technology Holdings       25,721  24,820,765
ServiceNow †      85,565   8,494,893
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing ADR       79,034  37,744,268
Texas Instruments       28,054   8,362,056
  252,045,672
Materials — 2.02%
Crown Holdings       72,669   8,125,847
Vulcan Materials       21,300   6,283,713
   14,409,560
Utilities — 2.87%
Entergy      115,913  13,313,767
NextEra Energy       81,087   7,117,006
   20,430,773
Total Common Stocks
(cost $499,653,190)
696,544,109
 
Short-Term Investments — 2.45%
Money Market Mutual Funds — 2.45%
BlackRock Liquidity FedFund – Institutional Shares (seven-day effective yield 3.54%)   4,357,384   4,357,384
Fidelity Investments Money Market Government Portfolio – Class I (seven-day effective yield 3.53%)   4,357,384   4,357,384
Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund – Institutional Shares (seven-day effective yield 3.59%)   4,357,384   4,357,384
Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds Government Portfolio – Institutional Class (seven-day effective yield 3.56%)   4,357,384   4,357,384
Total Short-Term Investments
(cost $17,429,536)
 17,429,536
Total Value of Securities—100.23%
(cost $517,082,726)
    713,973,645
Liabilities Net of Receivables and Other Assets—(0.23%)      (1,636,172)
Net Assets Applicable to 52,700,276 Shares Outstanding—100.00%     $712,337,473
Categorizations used for financial reporting purposes may differ from categorizations used for regulatory compliance and/or internal classification purposes.
Non-income producing security.
    
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Schedules of investments
Nomura VIP Core Equity Series 
Summary of abbreviations:
ADR – American Depositary Receipt
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Schedules of investments
Nomura VIP Corporate Bond Series
June 30, 2026 (Unaudited)
    Principal
amount°
Value (US $)
Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 0.00%
GNMA Series 2005-23 IO 0.00% 6/17/45 =, •         727 $          0
Total Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations
(cost $11)
          0
 
Collateralized Loan Obligations — 0.62%
Benefit Street Partners CLO X
Series 2016-10A A2R3 144A 5.375% (TSFR03M + 1.70%, Floor 1.70%) 7/20/38 #, •
  1,200,000    1,202,223
Magnetite LI
Series 2025-51A A1 144A 4.867% (TSFR03M + 1.20%, Floor 1.20%) 10/25/38 #, •
  1,200,000   1,201,430
Total Collateralized Loan Obligations
(cost $2,400,000)
  2,403,653
 
Corporate Bonds — 97.55%
Automotive — 0.15%
Adient Global Holdings 144A 7.50% 2/15/33 #     550,000     567,692
      567,692
Banking — 23.81%
Al Rajhi Sukuk 5.651% 3/16/36 μ, ■     990,000      987,220
Banco Santander      
4.867% 4/15/31    1,600,000    1,591,335
7.25% 12/3/35 μ, ψ   1,800,000    1,830,492
Bank of America      
5.489% 4/23/37 μ   1,650,000    1,644,090
5.518% 10/25/35 μ   2,223,000    2,234,111
6.625% 5/1/30 μ, ψ   1,095,000    1,129,453
Banque Federative du Credit Mutuel 144A 4.541% 1/15/31 #   1,720,000   1,692,215
Barclays 9.625% 12/15/29 μ, ψ   2,690,000    2,986,148
BPCE 144A 6.347% 1/13/47 #, μ   1,140,000    1,120,654
Citibank 4.846% 6/18/32 μ   1,970,000    1,969,025
Citigroup      
6.875% 8/15/30 μ, ψ     535,000      548,200
7.00% 8/15/34 μ, ψ     955,000      996,524
Citizens Financial Group 5.299% 1/29/36 μ     700,000      693,375
Credit Agricole 144A 5.186% 8/1/32 #, μ   1,675,000    1,683,370
Deutsche Bank      
4.95% 8/4/31 μ     150,000      149,505
5.297% 5/9/31 μ   1,460,000    1,475,604
6.819% 11/20/29 μ   1,641,000    1,716,791
Goldman Sachs Group      
4.369% 10/21/31 μ     730,000      714,120
    Principal
amount°
Value (US $)
Corporate Bonds (continued)
Banking (continued)
Goldman Sachs Group      
4.972% 6/3/32 μ   2,325,000 $  2,324,161
5.065% 1/21/37 μ     985,000      962,065
5.094% 4/20/34 μ   1,315,000    1,310,098
5.218% 4/23/31 μ   1,965,000    1,984,930
5.387% 2/2/41 μ   1,400,000    1,364,269
6.484% 10/24/29 μ   2,880,000    2,987,849
HSBC Holdings 4.711% 5/12/30 μ   6,760,000   6,732,193
JPMorgan Chase & Co.      
5.193% 2/5/37 μ   6,200,000    6,100,014
6.10% 7/1/31 μ, ψ   1,995,000    2,020,865
6.254% 10/23/34 μ   1,275,000    1,365,103
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group 4.847% 4/21/32 μ   1,030,000   1,025,383
Morgan Stanley      
4.809% 4/16/32 μ   1,880,000    1,865,780
5.296% 4/10/37 μ   1,645,000    1,637,445
5.90% 3/13/47 μ     407,000      411,600
6.407% 11/1/29 μ   2,511,000    2,599,779
6.627% 11/1/34 μ   2,535,000    2,751,947
Morgan Stanley Bank 4.788% 5/10/30 μ   1,385,000   1,386,555
National Australia Bank 144A 5.625% 6/4/37 #, μ   1,965,000    1,963,023
NatWest Markets 144A 4.893% 3/27/31 #   3,280,000    3,277,821
Nordea Bank 144A 6.75% 11/10/33 #, μ, ψ   1,146,000    1,158,318
Northern Trust 5.117% 11/19/40 μ   2,590,000    2,533,222
Popular 7.25% 3/13/28    3,275,000    3,376,204
Royal Bank of Canada 6.50% 11/24/85 μ   1,190,000    1,177,748
State Street 5.094% 4/24/37 μ     979,000      970,535
UBS Group      
144A 6.875% 6/5/32 #, μ, ψ   2,205,000    2,212,061
144A 9.25% 11/13/28 #, μ, ψ   2,525,000    2,718,912
Wells Fargo & Co.      
4.844% 5/20/32 μ   2,135,000    2,128,240
4.96% 1/23/37 μ     834,000      814,523
6.491% 10/23/34 μ   6,121,000   6,608,983
   92,931,858
Basic Industry — 2.20%
Anglo American Capital 144A 5.25% 3/19/36 #   2,100,000    2,078,926
Ashton Woods USA 144A 6.875% 8/1/33 #     500,000      496,202
Builders FirstSource      
144A 6.375% 3/1/34 #     550,000      556,685
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Schedules of investments
Nomura VIP Corporate Bond Series 
    Principal
amount°
Value (US $)
Corporate Bonds (continued)
Basic Industry (continued)
Builders FirstSource      
144A 6.75% 5/15/35 #     500,000 $    510,410
Ecolab      
5.15% 6/15/33      770,000      780,870
5.35% 6/15/36      785,000      798,836
LYB International Finance III 5.875% 1/15/36      615,000      616,914
LyondellBasell Industries 4.625% 2/26/55    1,600,000    1,221,655
Marcobre SAC 144A 5.75% 1/22/36 #   1,015,000    1,005,611
Novelis 144A 6.375% 8/15/33 #     500,000     503,959
    8,570,068
Brokerage — 2.68%
Blackstone Reg Finance 5.00% 12/6/34    1,390,000    1,368,353
Brookfield Asset Management 4.653% 11/15/30    2,025,000    1,999,198
Brookfield Finance 5.33% 1/15/36      945,000      930,093
Charles Schwab 5.493% 5/21/37 μ   1,370,000    1,389,008
Jefferies Financial Group      
5.125% 4/28/31    1,305,000    1,288,582
6.20% 4/14/34    2,155,000    2,206,339
TPG Operating Group II 4.875% 5/15/31    1,300,000   1,282,940
   10,464,513
Capital Goods — 4.98%
Boeing 6.858% 5/1/54    2,865,000    3,222,295
Bombardier 144A 6.75% 6/15/33 #     500,000      518,191
Honeywell Aerospace 144A 5.732% 3/16/56 #   2,945,000    2,946,938
Howmet Aerospace 4.75% 4/15/36    1,410,000    1,372,634
Hubbell 5.15% 6/15/36    1,900,000    1,892,323
Regal Rexnord 6.40% 4/15/33    2,755,000    2,925,625
Republic Services 5.00% 7/15/36    2,690,000    2,671,550
RTX      
4.625% 11/16/48      930,000      807,269
4.80% 12/15/43    1,300,000    1,186,365
6.40% 3/15/54      910,000      999,543
TransDigm 144A 6.125% 7/31/34 #     875,000     874,968
   19,417,701
Communications — 8.03%
AT&T      
5.55% 11/1/45      830,000      780,426
5.70% 11/1/54    1,540,000    1,432,645
    Principal
amount°
Value (US $)
Corporate Bonds (continued)
Communications (continued)
AT&T      
6.00% 4/30/56    1,325,000 $  1,281,428
6.30% 1/15/38    1,265,000    1,328,691
Meta Platforms      
5.625% 11/15/55    2,245,000    2,035,702
6.30% 5/15/56    1,125,000    1,120,594
Orange 144A 5.00% 1/13/36 #   1,655,000   1,617,340
Rogers Communications      
5.30% 2/15/34    1,575,000    1,561,852
6.875% 7/31/56 μ     965,000      976,724
SoftBank      
144A 4.699% 7/9/30 #   2,760,000    2,728,610
144A 5.332% 7/9/35 #   2,190,000    2,163,933
Space Exploration Technologies      
144A 5.35% 7/15/31 #   1,160,000    1,157,276
144A 5.65% 7/15/33 #   1,445,000    1,436,803
144A 5.875% 7/15/36 #     940,000      928,094
Time Warner Cable 6.55% 5/1/37    4,468,000   4,431,352
T-Mobile USA      
5.50% 1/15/55    2,135,000    1,961,512
5.875% 11/15/55    1,605,000    1,564,027
Verizon Communications      
5.875% 11/30/55    1,550,000    1,504,807
6.20% 5/14/56 μ   1,305,000   1,319,809
   31,331,625
Consumer Cyclical — 4.14%
Amazon.com 5.80% 3/13/56    1,905,000    1,894,177
Ford Motor Credit 6.467% 5/22/36    2,382,000    2,421,244
General Motors 6.25% 4/15/35    3,230,000    3,386,277
General Motors Financial 5.10% 9/15/31    1,370,000    1,372,953
Gildan Activewear 144A 5.40% 10/7/35 #   1,665,000    1,617,521
Hyundai Capital America 144A 4.50% 9/18/30 #   3,645,000    3,580,507
Royal Caribbean Cruises      
4.75% 5/15/33      520,000      506,336
5.375% 1/15/36    1,400,000   1,390,395
   16,169,410
Consumer Non-Cyclical — 8.33%
Abbott Laboratories 4.65% 3/15/36    3,355,000    3,258,992
Amgen 5.65% 2/19/56      745,000      727,869
Cigna Group 5.25% 1/15/36    1,455,000    1,459,260
CVS Health      
5.05% 3/25/48      785,000      693,804
6.75% 12/10/54 μ   1,899,000    1,979,242
Eli Lilly & Co. 5.60% 5/20/56    1,020,000   1,025,180
 
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    Principal
amount°
Value (US $)
Corporate Bonds (continued)
Consumer Non-Cyclical (continued)
EMD Finance 144A 5.00% 10/15/35 #   2,005,000 $  1,970,279
HCA 5.30% 5/15/36    1,490,000    1,480,738
JBS      
3.625% 1/15/32    5,125,000    4,752,237
144A 5.625% 3/10/37 #     965,000      961,579
Medline Borrower      
144A 5.00% 6/15/31 #   2,505,000    2,494,451
144A 5.25% 6/15/33 #   1,475,000    1,467,136
Merck & Co.      
5.20% 5/22/36    1,170,000    1,184,957
5.85% 5/22/56    2,220,000    2,275,360
Molson Coors Beverage 5.50% 7/8/36    2,810,000   2,825,383
Novartis Capital 5.70% 3/18/56    1,640,000    1,672,372
Philip Morris International 4.875% 4/29/36    1,325,000    1,297,645
Thermo Fisher Scientific 4.55% 6/15/33      990,000     972,947
   32,499,431
Electric — 9.79%
American Electric Power 6.05% 3/15/56 μ   1,845,000    1,835,194
Capital Power US Holdings 144A 6.189% 6/1/35 #     950,000      984,956
Chpe      
144A 5.10% 6/30/33 #   1,255,000    1,252,062
144A 5.35% 6/30/36 #   1,435,000    1,431,034
COX Asset Mexico 144A 7.125% 1/8/32 #     440,000      446,859
Dominion Energy      
6.20% 2/15/56 μ   1,085,000    1,088,795
Series A 6.875% 2/1/55 μ   2,905,000    3,003,105
Duke Energy 3.30% 6/15/41    1,500,000   1,146,343
Duke Energy Carolinas      
5.15% 6/15/36    1,500,000    1,502,110
5.75% 6/15/56    1,555,000    1,554,192
Entergy Mississippi      
5.05% 4/15/36      700,000      688,482
5.80% 4/15/55    2,920,000    2,912,864
Kentucky Utilities 5.85% 8/15/55    1,935,000   1,944,412
National Grid 5.405% 6/9/36    2,375,000    2,365,771
NRG Energy      
144A 4.734% 10/15/30 #   1,790,000    1,769,115
144A 5.407% 10/15/35 #     320,000      314,717
144A 6.125% 5/15/36 #   1,400,000    1,401,250
Oglethorpe Power      
4.50% 4/1/47      545,000      452,818
5.25% 9/1/50      590,000      538,671
    Principal
amount°
Value (US $)
Corporate Bonds (continued)
Electric (continued)
Pacific Gas & Electric 6.00% 5/1/56    2,378,000 $  2,276,630
PSEG Power 144A 5.20% 5/15/30 #   1,370,000    1,385,904
San Diego Gas & Electric 5.20% 3/15/36      660,000      657,121
Southwestern Public Service 5.875% 8/15/56    1,915,000    1,904,140
Talen Energy Supply      
144A 6.25% 2/1/34 #     850,000      845,191
144A 6.375% 5/1/33 #     150,000      149,874
Union Electric 4.80% 3/15/36      740,000      720,230
Vistra Operations      
144A 4.70% 1/31/31 #   1,080,000    1,059,919
144A 5.35% 1/31/36 #   1,855,000    1,818,751
144A 5.55% 4/30/36 #     755,000     751,575
   38,202,085
Energy — 7.14%
APA 6.75% 2/15/55    1,030,000    1,075,688
Archrock Services 144A 6.00% 2/1/34 #     500,000      497,303
Cheniere Energy Partners      
144A 5.35% 11/30/36 #   2,160,000    2,149,792
144A 6.05% 11/30/56 #     740,000      748,009
Diamondback Energy 5.75% 4/18/54    2,405,000   2,339,917
Enbridge 5.55% 6/20/35      650,000      661,326
Energy Transfer      
6.30% 1/15/56    2,220,000    2,228,860
6.50% 2/15/56 μ   1,405,000    1,417,486
Esentia Energy Development      
144A 6.125% 7/30/33 #     710,000      708,793
144A 6.50% 7/30/38 #     745,000      732,558
Global Partners 144A 7.125% 7/1/33 #     500,000      506,226
Occidental Petroleum 7.95% 6/15/39    1,424,000    1,703,117
ONEOK      
5.70% 11/1/54      744,000      691,307
6.25% 10/15/55    1,971,000    1,979,731
Rio Grande LNG 144A 5.25% 6/30/31 #   1,100,000   1,100,098
Schlumberger Investment      
4.80% 5/7/33      465,000      462,610
5.15% 5/7/36    1,320,000    1,314,611
Sunoco 144A 5.875% 3/15/34 #     875,000      863,523
Valero Energy 5.15% 3/10/36    3,540,000    3,485,986
Venture Global Calcasieu Pass 144A 6.00% 5/1/36 #     750,000      758,526
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Schedules of investments
Nomura VIP Corporate Bond Series 
    Principal
amount°
Value (US $)
Corporate Bonds (continued)
Energy (continued)
Western Midstream Operating      
5.50% 12/15/35    1,065,000 $  1,054,209
5.70% 7/1/36    1,390,000   1,393,027
   27,872,703
Finance Companies — 6.52%
Aercap Funding DAC 4.875% 7/7/31    2,595,000    2,583,293
AerCap Ireland Capital DAC      
4.75% 1/15/33    1,260,000    1,230,906
5.375% 12/15/31    3,960,000    4,031,392
Apollo Debt Solutions      
6.70% 7/29/31      683,000      696,566
6.90% 4/13/29      735,000      754,516
Ares Capital 5.10% 1/15/31    1,635,000   1,582,310
Avolon Holdings Funding      
144A 4.85% 4/1/33 #   1,580,000    1,529,894
144A 5.375% 5/30/30 #   1,530,000    1,545,842
Blackstone Private Credit Fund      
5.05% 9/10/30    1,230,000    1,177,558
5.35% 3/12/31      970,000      933,036
5.60% 11/22/29      535,000      528,013
Blackstone Secured Lending Fund 5.90% 5/21/31    1,560,000   1,537,432
Blue Owl Credit Income 6.60% 9/15/29    1,705,000    1,716,730
SMBC Aviation Capital Finance DAC 144A 5.25% 11/26/35 #   2,325,000    2,287,820
Sumisho Air Lease      
4.125% 12/15/26 μ, ψ   1,806,000    1,769,420
144A 4.85% 3/24/31 #   1,045,000    1,034,369
144A 5.50% 3/24/36 #     505,000     503,290
   25,442,387
Financial Services — 0.59%
Jane Street Group 144A 6.125% 11/1/32 #     500,000      500,336
OneMain Finance      
6.125% 5/15/30      550,000      550,401
6.75% 3/15/32      200,000      200,731
Rocket 144A 6.50% 6/15/34 #     550,000      564,811
SLM 6.495% 5/15/32 μ     500,000     500,046
    2,316,325
Healthcare — 0.14%
AMN Healthcare 144A 6.50% 1/15/31 #     550,000     553,666
      553,666
Insurance — 4.55%
Allianz 144A 6.50% 10/30/34 #, μ, ψ   1,400,000    1,406,944
    Principal
amount°
Value (US $)
Corporate Bonds (continued)
Insurance (continued)
Athene Holding 6.875% 6/28/55 μ     935,000 $    898,241
Corebridge Global Funding 144A 4.55% 1/9/31 #   2,080,000    2,046,924
Elevance Health 5.70% 2/15/55    2,942,000    2,861,787
Equitable America Global Funding 144A 4.70% 9/15/32 #   1,875,000    1,838,380
FWD Group Holdings 144A 5.252% 9/22/30 #     995,000      992,464
Nippon Life Insurance 144A 5.046% 4/2/33 #   1,275,000    1,278,640
Teachers Insurance & Annuity
Association of America
     
144A 6.05% 6/15/56 #     341,000      344,354
144A 6.85% 12/16/39 #   1,034,000    1,145,083
UnitedHealth Group 5.625% 7/15/54    1,330,000   1,301,468
Western-Southern Global Funding 144A 4.90% 5/1/30 #   2,295,000    2,300,274
Willis North America 4.55% 3/15/31    1,375,000   1,350,748
   17,765,307
Materials — 0.25%
OCP 144A 6.70% 3/1/36 #     930,000     972,190
      972,190
Media — 0.35%
CCO Holdings      
144A 6.375% 9/1/29 #     525,000      524,767
144A 7.00% 2/1/33 #      94,000       92,262
Versant Media Group 144A 7.25% 1/30/31 #     706,000     730,848
    1,347,877
Natural Gas — 1.27%
NiSource 5.85% 4/1/55      895,000      888,118
Sempra 5.25% 3/15/36    2,110,000    2,083,070
Spire 6.45% 6/1/56 μ   1,968,000   1,981,969
    4,953,157
Real Estate Investment Trusts — 2.21%
Camden Property Trust 4.90% 2/28/36    2,820,000    2,753,618
Extra Space Storage 4.90% 2/1/32    2,890,000    2,879,836
FIBRA Prologis 144A 5.50% 11/26/35 #   1,015,000      986,326
Iron Mountain 144A 6.25% 1/15/35 #   1,250,000    1,256,435
Regency Centers 4.50% 3/15/33      775,000     754,375
    8,630,590
 
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    Principal
amount°
Value (US $)
Corporate Bonds (continued)
Retail — 0.15%
Albertsons 144A 5.75% 3/31/34 #     625,000 $    595,997
      595,997
Services — 1.17%
United Rentals North America 144A 6.125% 3/15/34 #   4,465,000   4,583,022
    4,583,022
Technology — 7.04%
Beacon Point 144A 6.129% 11/30/42 #     650,000      655,844
CoStar Group 144A 2.80% 7/15/30 #   2,431,000    2,187,915
Dell International      
4.75% 7/15/31    1,310,000    1,302,400
5.25% 2/15/37    2,120,000    2,087,845
Foundry JV Holdco      
144A 6.10% 1/25/36 #   1,835,000    1,936,555
144A 6.15% 1/25/32 #     710,000      745,230
Leidos 5.40% 3/15/32    5,060,000   5,126,909
NVIDIA      
4.50% 6/15/31    1,355,000    1,350,500
5.55% 6/15/46    1,560,000    1,549,337
5.625% 6/15/56    2,935,000    2,915,387
Oracle      
4.70% 9/27/34    2,805,000    2,571,199
5.70% 2/4/36    1,675,000    1,622,751
5.875% 9/26/45    1,685,000    1,475,971
6.00% 8/3/55      530,000      451,607
6.70% 2/4/56      480,000      452,060
QTS Fayetteville I Dc1-2 144A 5.70% 4/15/36 #   1,095,000   1,041,517
   27,473,027
Technology & Electronics — 0.27%
Sensata Technologies 144A 3.75% 2/15/31 #   1,115,000   1,043,256
    1,043,256
Telecommunications — 0.19%
Meridian Arc Holdco 144A 6.25% 4/30/31 #     750,000     752,171
      752,171
Transportation — 1.60%
ERAC USA Finance 144A 5.25% 4/30/36 #   2,130,000    2,126,009
FedEx 3.25% 5/15/41    1,955,000    1,534,595
Fedex Freight Holding      
144A 4.95% 3/15/33 #   1,475,000    1,445,651
    Principal
amount°
Value (US $)
Corporate Bonds (continued)
Transportation (continued)
Fedex Freight Holding      
144A 5.25% 3/15/36 #   1,150,000 $  1,120,536
    6,226,791
Total Corporate Bonds
(cost $382,346,786)
380,682,849
 
Government Agency Obligation — 0.50%
DAE Funding 144A 4.95% 1/15/33 #   2,005,000   1,938,470
Total Government Agency Obligation
(cost $1,984,398)
  1,938,470
    Number of
shares
 
Common Stock — 0.02%♣
Financials — 0.02%
MNSN Holdings =, †       1,168      92,467
Total Common Stock
(cost $8,760)
     92,467
 
Preferred Stock — 0.16%♣
Financials — 0.16%      
SVB Financial Trust 11/7/32 †       1,331     612,260
Total Preferred Stock
(cost $597,005)
    612,260
 
Short-Term Investments — 1.57%
Money Market Mutual Funds — 1.57%
BlackRock Liquidity FedFund – Institutional Shares (seven-day effective yield 3.54%)   1,535,843   1,535,843
Fidelity Investments Money Market Government Portfolio – Class I (seven-day effective yield 3.53%)   1,535,844   1,535,844
Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund – Institutional Shares (seven-day effective yield 3.59%)   1,535,844   1,535,844
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Schedules of investments
Nomura VIP Corporate Bond Series 
    Number of
shares
Value (US $)
Short-Term Investments (continued)
Money Market Mutual Funds (continued)
Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds Government Portfolio – Institutional Class (seven-day effective yield 3.56%)   1,535,844 $  1,535,844
Total Short-Term Investments
(cost $6,143,375)
  6,143,375
Total Value of Securities—100.42%
(cost $393,480,335)
    391,873,074
Liabilities Net of Receivables and Other Assets—(0.42%)      (1,635,288)
Net Assets Applicable to 87,030,823 Shares Outstanding—100.00%     $390,237,786
° Principal amount shown is stated in USD unless noted that the security is denominated in another currency.
= The value of this security was determined using significant unobservable inputs and is reported as a Level 3 security in the disclosure table located in Note 3 in “Notes to financial statements.”
Variable rate investment. Rates reset periodically. Rate shown reflects the rate in effect at June 30, 2026. For securities based on a published reference rate and spread, the reference rate and spread are indicated in their descriptions. The reference rate descriptions (i.e. SOFR01M, SOFR03M, etc.) used in this report are identical for different securities, but the underlying reference rates may differ due to the timing of the reset period. Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current market conditions, or for mortgage-backed securities, are impacted by the individual mortgages which are paying off over time. These securities do not indicate a reference rate and spread in their descriptions.
# Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. At June 30, 2026, the aggregate value of Rule 144A securities was $116,697,265, which represents 29.90% of the Series’ net assets. See Note 9 in “Notes to financial statements.”
μ Fixed to variable rate investment. The rate shown reflects the fixed rate in effect at June 30, 2026. Rate will reset at a future date.
Regulation S security. Security is offered and sold outside of the United States; therefore, it is exempt from registration with the SEC under Rules 903 and 904 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
ψ Perpetual security. Maturity date represents next call date.
Categorizations used for financial reporting purposes may differ from categorizations used for regulatory compliance and/or internal classification purposes.
Non-income producing security.
 
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The following futures contracts were outstanding at June 30, 2026:1
Futures Contracts
Exchange-Traded
Contracts to
Buy (Sell)
  Notional
Amount
  Notional
Cost
(Proceeds)
  Expiration
Date
  Value/
Unrealized
Appreciation
  Value/
Unrealized
Depreciation
  Variation
Margin
Due from
(Due to)
Brokers
Long Contracts:  
US Treasury 10 yr Notes  
   160     $17,582,500   $17,530,184   9/21/26   $52,316   $   $(47,499)
US Treasury Long Bonds  
   217     24,629,500   24,257,317   9/21/26   372,183     (142,406)
US Treasury Ultra Bonds  
   80     9,292,500   9,195,589   9/21/26   96,911     (60,000)
          50,983,090       521,410     (249,905)
Short Contracts:  
US Treasury 5 yr Notes  
   (209)     (22,372,798)   (22,294,743)   9/30/26     (78,055)   39,187
US Treasury 10 yr Ultra Notes  
   (539)     (60,620,656)   (59,958,041)   9/21/26     (662,615)   210,550
          (82,252,784)         (740,670)   249,737
Total Futures Contracts   $(31,269,694)       $521,410   $(740,670)   $(168)
The use of futures contracts involves elements of market risk and risks in excess of the amounts disclosed in the financial statements. The notional amounts presented above represent the Series’ total exposure in such contracts, whereas only the variation margin is reflected in the Series’ net assets.
1 See Note 7 in “Notes to financial statements.”
Summary of abbreviations:
CLO – Collateralized Loan Obligation
DAC – Designated Activity Company
GNMA – Government National Mortgage Association
LNG – Liquefied Natural Gas
SOFR01M – Secured Overnight Financing Rate 1 Month
SOFR03M – Secured Overnight Financing Rate 3 Month
TSFR03M – 3 Month Term Secured Overnight Financing Rate
USD – US Dollar
yr – Year
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Schedules of investments
Nomura VIP Global Growth Series
June 30, 2026 (Unaudited)
    Number of
shares
Value (US $)
Common Stocks — 98.83%Δ
Canada — 2.30%
Alimentation Couche-Tard    60,218 $  3,838,327
    3,838,327
Denmark — 2.18%
Ascendis Pharma †    13,664   3,644,462
    3,644,462
Finland — 1.63%
Amer Sports †    80,255   2,715,829
    2,715,829
France — 2.68%
Airbus    12,515    2,784,486
EssilorLuxottica     8,995   1,689,006
    4,473,492
Germany — 1.88%
Fresenius & Co.    34,872    1,593,178
SAP     9,997   1,541,020
    3,134,198
India — 2.94%
Bharti Airtel   115,994    2,272,235
NTPC   701,014   2,642,936
    4,915,171
Japan — 2.48%
Hoya    13,800    2,225,959
SMC     4,300   1,922,471
    4,148,430
Mexico — 1.74%
Cemex ADR   242,659   2,911,908
    2,911,908
Netherlands — 2.06%
ING Groep   108,871   3,435,241
    3,435,241
Norway — 0.74%
Orkla   117,593   1,236,332
    1,236,332
Singapore — 0.97%
Sea ADR †    16,937   1,623,073
    1,623,073
South Korea — 2.63%
SK hynix     2,491   4,395,575
    4,395,575
Spain — 2.15%
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria   142,670   3,591,975
    3,591,975
    Number of
shares
Value (US $)
Common StocksΔ (continued)
Taiwan — 5.90%
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing   125,000 $  9,861,285
    9,861,285
United Kingdom — 3.13%
BAE Systems    99,469    2,437,650
Barclays   416,412   2,790,377
    5,228,027
United States — 63.42%
AbbVie    10,058    2,530,995
Alphabet Class A    13,022    4,653,672
Amazon.com †    15,429    3,677,348
Aon Class A     7,438    2,467,110
Apple    19,272    5,576,546
BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings †    27,870    2,430,822
Broadcom     6,958    2,628,385
Capital One Financial    10,595    2,125,569
Carrier Global    35,712    2,619,475
Casey's General Stores     3,136    2,492,462
Chipotle Mexican Grill †    25,421      864,314
ConocoPhillips    11,648    1,210,926
Eli Lilly & Co.     3,736    4,481,071
Hilton Worldwide Holdings     8,783    2,902,430
Home Depot     6,890    2,429,965
Howmet Aerospace    13,538    3,639,827
Ingersoll Rand    23,478    1,924,961
Intercontinental Exchange    12,673    1,560,173
KLA    17,813    5,374,360
Mastercard Class A     5,282    2,712,835
Meta Platforms Class A     3,473    1,956,306
Microsoft    10,765    4,015,560
Morgan Stanley    15,829    3,308,894
Netflix †    19,038    1,359,313
NVIDIA    49,529    9,910,258
PNC Financial Services Group    13,539    3,333,573
Saia †     6,967    2,934,222
Salesforce     9,450    1,480,437
Schneider Electric     7,579    2,480,044
Seagate Technology Holdings     3,158    3,047,470
Sherwin-Williams     6,520    2,244,966
SLB    35,764    1,662,668
Spotify Technology †     5,505    2,527,511
Sunbelt Rentals Holdings    29,585    2,213,254
Texas Instruments     8,618    2,568,767
Texas Roadhouse     6,458    1,247,879
Vulcan Materials     4,629   1,365,601
  105,959,969
Total Common Stocks
(cost $118,593,368)
165,113,294
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    Number of
shares
Value (US $)
Short-Term Investments — 0.87%
Money Market Mutual Funds — 0.87%
BlackRock Liquidity FedFund – Institutional Shares (seven-day effective yield 3.54%)   361,735 $    361,735
Fidelity Investments Money Market Government Portfolio – Class I (seven-day effective yield 3.53%)   361,735      361,735
Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund – Institutional Shares (seven-day effective yield 3.59%)   361,736      361,736
Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds Government Portfolio – Institutional Class (seven-day effective yield 3.56%)   361,735     361,735
Total Short-Term Investments
(cost $1,446,941)
  1,446,941
Total Value of Securities—99.70%
(cost $120,040,309)
    166,560,235
Receivables and Other Assets Net of Liabilities — 0.30%         508,075
Net Assets Applicable to 43,945,499 Shares Outstanding — 100.00%     $167,068,310
Δ Securities have been classified by country of risk.
Non-income producing security.
Summary of abbreviations:
ADR - American Depositary Receipt
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Schedules of investments
Nomura VIP Limited-Term Bond Series
June 30, 2026 (Unaudited)
    Principal
amount°
Value (US $)
Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 0.15%
Freddie Mac REMICs Series 4505 PE 2.50% 5/15/44       95,946 $     92,928
GNMA Series 2012-39 PA 2.00% 3/16/42      114,814     107,027
Total Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations
(cost $211,460)
    199,955
 
Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities — 6.72%
Fannie Mae S.F. 30 yr      
5.50% 12/1/52       761,664      771,543
5.50% 11/1/53        40,515       40,723
5.50% 5/1/54        29,730       29,891
5.50% 2/1/55       400,070      401,756
5.50% 3/1/55       323,762      324,989
5.50% 9/1/55       360,239      361,604
6.00% 8/1/54     1,007,085    1,030,364
6.00% 12/1/54     1,197,856    1,225,545
6.00% 9/1/55       238,777      244,297
6.50% 3/1/55     1,030,791    1,066,665
7.00% 2/1/55       256,984      271,385
Freddie Mac S.F. 30 yr      
5.50% 3/1/55       730,093      732,985
5.50% 4/1/55        29,555       29,697
6.50% 8/1/54       231,724      239,788
GNMA II S.F. 30 yr      
5.50% 2/20/55       888,551      893,684
6.00% 3/20/55       617,813      632,305
6.50% 4/20/55       359,192     372,228
Total Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities
(cost $8,611,984)
  8,669,449
 
Collateralized Loan Obligations — 5.32%
AGL CLO 17
Series 2022-17A AR 144A 4.622% (TSFR03M + 0.95%, Floor 0.95%) 1/21/35 #, •
     300,000      299,856
Bain Capital Credit CLO
Series 2021-7A A1R 144A 4.644% (TSFR03M + 0.98%, Floor 0.98%) 1/22/35 #, •
     400,000      400,140
Canyon Capital CLO
Series 2019-2A AR2 144A 4.683% (TSFR03M + 1.01%, Floor 1.01%) 10/15/34 #, •
     150,000      149,960
Canyon CLO
Series 2020-2A AR2 144A 4.703% (TSFR03M + 1.03%, Floor 1.03%) 10/15/34 #, •
     250,000      250,025
    Principal
amount°
Value (US $)
Collateralized Loan Obligations (continued)
KKR CLO 41
Series 2022-41A A1 144A 5.003% (TSFR03M + 1.33%, Floor 1.33%) 4/15/35 #, •
   2,000,000 $  2,000,358
Magnetite LI
Series 2025-51A A1 144A 4.867% (TSFR03M + 1.20%, Floor 1.20%) 10/25/38 #, •
     750,000      750,894
Neuberger Berman Loan Advisers CLO 42
Series 2021-42A AR 144A 4.63% (TSFR03M + 0.95%, Floor 0.95%) 7/16/36 #, •
     500,000      499,326
Octagon Investment Partners 51
Series 2021-1A AR 144A 4.665% (TSFR03M + 0.99%, Floor 0.99%) 7/20/34 #, •
     500,000      499,864
Regatta XIX Funding Series 2022-1A A1R 144A 4.915% (TSFR03M + 1.24%, Floor 1.24%) 10/20/38 #, •    2,000,000   2,002,400
Total Collateralized Loan Obligations
(cost $6,850,000)
  6,852,823
       
Corporate Bonds — 22.44%
Banking — 4.35%
Banco Santander 4.867% 4/15/31       200,000     198,917
Bank of America      
4.456% 2/6/32 μ      205,000     201,439
6.25% 7/26/30 μ, ψ       85,000      86,068
6.625% 5/1/30 μ, ψ      115,000      118,618
Citibank      
4.846% 6/18/32 μ      250,000     249,876
5.488% 12/4/26       250,000     251,130
Credit Agricole 144A 5.186% 8/1/32 #, μ      250,000     251,249
Deutsche Bank      
6.819% 11/20/29 μ      286,000     299,209
7.146% 7/13/27 μ      245,000     245,202
Goldman Sachs Bank USA 4.656% 6/3/29 μ      200,000     200,155
Goldman Sachs Group      
1.542% 9/10/27 μ      750,000     745,831
4.369% 10/21/31 μ       85,000      83,151
HSBC Holdings 4.711% 5/12/30 μ      200,000     199,177
JPMorgan Chase & Co.      
4.622% 4/23/32 μ      195,000     192,793
5.103% 4/22/31 μ      200,000     202,294
5.571% 4/22/28 μ      195,000     196,653
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    Principal
amount°
Value (US $)
Corporate Bonds (continued)
Banking (continued)
JPMorgan Chase & Co.      
6.10% 7/1/31 μ, ψ      195,000 $    197,528
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group 4.847% 4/21/32 μ      200,000      199,103
Morgan Stanley      
4.809% 4/16/32 μ      190,000      188,563
6.407% 11/1/29 μ       73,000       75,581
Morgan Stanley Bank 5.504% 5/26/28 μ      250,000      252,125
PNC Bank 4.429% 7/21/28 μ      210,000      209,680
PNC Financial Services Group 5.30% 1/21/28 μ      235,000      236,016
Popular 7.25% 3/13/28       155,000      159,790
UBS Group 144A 7.00% 2/10/30 #, μ, ψ      200,000      204,182
US Bancorp 6.787% 10/26/27 μ      165,000     166,220
    5,610,550
Basic Industry — 1.70%
Anglo American Capital 144A 4.625% 3/19/31 #      580,000      571,907
Ecolab 4.80% 6/15/31     1,610,000   1,617,677
    2,189,584
Brokerage — 0.37%
Brookfield Asset Management 4.653% 11/15/30       220,000      217,197
Jefferies Financial Group 5.125% 4/28/31       130,000      128,364
TPG Operating Group II 4.875% 5/15/31       130,000     128,294
      473,855
Capital Goods — 1.77%
Boeing      
6.259% 5/1/27       135,000      136,815
6.388% 5/1/31        55,000       58,455
Cyprium 144A 6.125% 4/15/31 #      334,000      334,820
Honeywell Aerospace 144A 4.00% 3/16/29 #      985,000      971,705
Hubbell 4.65% 6/15/31       620,000      617,685
Mauser Packaging Solutions Holding 144A 7.875% 4/15/30 #      160,000     163,657
    2,283,137
Communications — 2.17%
American Tower 5.20% 2/15/29       145,000      146,922
Meta Platforms 4.55% 5/15/31     1,300,000    1,293,372
Sitios Latinoamerica 144A 6.00% 11/25/29 #      330,000      337,115
SoftBank 144A 4.699% 7/9/30 #      280,000      276,815
    Principal
amount°
Value (US $)
Corporate Bonds (continued)
Communications (continued)
Space Exploration Technologies 144A 5.35% 7/15/31 #      745,000 $    743,251
    2,797,475
Consumer Cyclical — 1.70%
Amazon.com 4.25% 3/13/31       595,000      586,047
Ford Motor Credit 6.798% 11/7/28       200,000      206,525
General Motors Financial      
2.35% 2/26/27       210,000      207,201
4.20% 10/27/28       465,000      460,056
5.10% 9/15/31       145,000      145,313
Gildan Activewear 144A 4.70% 10/7/30 #      255,000      250,311
Hyundai Capital Services 144A 5.25% 1/22/28 #      330,000     332,687
    2,188,140
Consumer Non-Cyclical — 3.62%
Abbott Laboratories 4.00% 3/15/31     1,940,000    1,891,054
AbbVie 4.80% 3/15/29       345,000      347,742
Bunge Limited Finance 4.20% 9/17/29       395,000      390,377
Gilead Sciences 4.60% 5/20/31       165,000      164,514
HCA 4.70% 5/15/31       655,000      649,099
Medline Borrower 144A 5.00% 6/15/31 #      245,000      243,968
Merck & Co.      
3.85% 3/15/29       100,000       98,795
4.15% 3/15/31       265,000      260,050
Novartis Capital      
4.10% 3/16/29       405,000      401,908
4.40% 3/18/31       130,000      129,079
Pfizer 4.20% 11/15/30        90,000      88,864
    4,665,450
Electric — 0.32%
Black Hills 4.55% 1/31/31       120,000      118,229
NRG Energy 144A 4.734% 10/15/30 #      195,000      192,725
Vistra Operations 144A 4.70% 1/31/31 #      105,000     103,048
      414,002
Energy — 1.94%
Energy Transfer      
5.55% 2/15/28       655,000      663,958
6.50% 2/15/56 μ      275,000      277,444
Galaxy Pipeline Assets Bidco 144A 1.75% 9/30/27 #      351,510      343,636
Noble Finance II 144A 8.00% 4/15/30 #      245,000      253,973
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Schedules of investments
Nomura VIP Limited-Term Bond Series 
    Principal
amount°
Value (US $)
Corporate Bonds (continued)
Energy (continued)
Rio Grande LNG 144A 5.25% 6/30/31 #      105,000 $    105,009
Schlumberger Investment 4.55% 5/7/31       765,000      760,917
USA Compression Partners 144A 7.125% 3/15/29 #       95,000      97,356
    2,502,293
Finance Companies — 1.47%
Aercap Funding DAC 4.875% 7/7/31       255,000      253,850
AerCap Ireland Capital DAC 5.10% 1/19/29       325,000      328,099
Apollo Debt Solutions 6.70% 7/29/31       320,000      326,356
Avolon Holdings Funding 144A 4.95% 1/15/28 #      135,000      135,347
Blackstone Private Credit Fund      
5.05% 9/10/30       120,000      114,884
5.35% 3/12/31        95,000       91,380
5.60% 11/22/29       115,000      113,498
Blue Owl Credit Income 6.60% 9/15/29       431,000      433,965
Sumisho Air Lease 144A 4.85% 3/24/31 #      105,000     103,932
    1,901,311
Insurance — 0.50%
Howden UK Refinance 144A 7.25% 2/15/31 #      331,000      320,881
Northwestern Mutual Global Funding 144A 4.96% 1/13/30 #      325,000     328,465
      649,346
Leisure — 0.50%
Caesars Entertainment 144A 7.00% 2/15/30 #      320,000      322,031
MGM Resorts International 6.125% 9/15/29       316,000     319,289
      641,320
Media — 0.38%
CCO Holdings 144A 6.375% 9/1/29 #      148,000      147,934
Stagwell Global 144A 5.625% 8/15/29 #      354,000     341,695
      489,629
Natural Gas — 0.08%
Spire 4.60% 9/1/31       100,000      98,540
       98,540
    Principal
amount°
Value (US $)
Corporate Bonds (continued)
Retail — 0.23%
Victra Holdings 144A 8.75% 9/15/29 #      291,000 $    300,356
      300,356
Technology — 0.51%
Dell International 4.75% 7/15/31       130,000      129,246
NVIDIA 4.50% 6/15/31       130,000      129,568
Oracle 4.95% 2/4/31       410,000     401,485
      660,299
Telecommunications — 0.33%
Iliad Holding 144A 8.50% 4/15/31 #      400,000     424,010
      424,010
Transportation — 0.50%
ERAC USA Finance 144A 4.50% 10/30/29 #      645,000     640,720
      640,720
Total Corporate Bonds
(cost $29,027,906)
 28,930,017
 
Government Agency Obligation — 0.16%
Telecommunications Telekom Srbija AD Belgrade 144A 7.00% 10/28/29 #      200,000     200,158
Total Government Agency Obligation
(cost $199,118)
    200,158
 
Non-Agency Asset-Backed Securities — 8.21%
CyrusOne Data Centers Issuer I Series 2024-2A A2 144A 4.50% 5/20/49 #      800,000      774,697
Enterprise Fleet Financing Series 2023-3 A2 144A 6.40% 3/20/30 #      361,178      363,542
Ford Credit Auto Owner Trust      
Series 2023-C A3 5.53% 9/15/28       836,917      841,660
Series 2024-B A3 5.10% 4/15/29       946,320      951,595
GMF Floorplan Owner Revolving Trust Series 2024-1A A1 144A 5.13% 3/15/29 #    1,000,000   1,005,564
Hyundai Auto Lease Securitization Trust Series 2024-C A3 144A 4.62% 4/17/28 #      500,000      500,680
Mercedes-Benz Auto Lease Trust Series 2026-A A2A 3.83% 7/17/28      200,000      199,241
 
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    Principal
amount°
Value (US $)
Non-Agency Asset-Backed Securities (continued)
NextGear Floorplan Master Owner Trust Series 2024-1A A1 144A 4.493% (SOFR + 0.90%, Floor 0.90%) 3/15/29 #, •    1,300,000 $  1,304,029
Nissan Master Owner Trust Receivables Series 2024-B A 144A 5.05% 2/15/29 #    1,000,000    1,004,169
Santander Drive Auto
Receivables Trust
     
Series 2025-1 D 5.43% 3/17/31     1,200,000    1,210,773
Series 2025-4 D 4.95% 1/15/32       250,000      248,745
Toyota Auto Receivables Owner
Trust
     
Series 2024-A A3 4.83% 10/16/28       100,595      100,897
Series 2024-B A3 5.33% 1/16/29       498,643      501,847
Verizon Master Trust Series 2024-3 A1A 5.34% 4/22/30    1,000,000   1,008,467
Wheels Fleet Lease Funding 1
Series 2024-3A A1 144A 4.80% 9/19/39 #
     565,496     567,952
Total Non-Agency Asset-Backed Securities
(cost $10,542,795)
 10,583,858
 
Non-Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 4.20%
COLT Mortgage Loan Trust Series 2023-3 A1 144A 7.18% 9/25/68 #, φ      827,897      828,809
Connecticut Avenue Securities
Trust
     
Series 2025-R01 1M2 144A 5.128% (SOFR + 1.50%) 1/25/45 #, •      230,000      230,145
Series 2025-R02 1M2 144A 5.228% (SOFR + 1.60%) 2/25/45 #, •      680,000      682,339
Series 2025-R03 2M1 144A 5.228% (SOFR + 1.60%) 3/25/45 #, •      107,341      107,455
Series 2025-R05 2M2 144A 5.228% (SOFR + 1.60%) 7/25/45 #, •      140,000      140,344
Series 2026-R01 2M2 144A 4.978% (SOFR + 1.35%) 1/25/46 #, •      430,000      428,883
Series 2026-R02 1M2 144A 5.128% (SOFR + 1.50%) 2/25/46 #, •      220,000      220,926
    Principal
amount°
Value (US $)
Non-Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations (continued)
Freddie Mac Structured Agency
Credit Risk REMIC Trust
     
Series 2025-DNA1 M2 144A 4.978% (SOFR + 1.35%) 1/25/45 #, •      540,000 $    539,672
Series 2025-DNA2 M1 144A 4.828% (SOFR + 1.20%) 5/25/45 #, •       10,862       10,865
Series 2025-DNA3 M2 144A 5.128% (SOFR + 1.50%) 9/25/45 #, •      140,000      140,468
Series 2026-DNA2 M2 144A 5.228% (SOFR + 1.60%) 3/25/46 #, •      195,000      195,458
OBX Trust Series 2023-NQM8 A1 144A 7.045% 9/25/63 #, φ      932,640      933,492
Structured Agency Credit Risk Series 2026-DNA1 M2 144A 4.928% (SOFR + 1.30%) 2/25/46 #, •      180,000      179,891
Verus Securitization Trust Series 2023-6 A1 144A 6.665% 9/25/68 #, φ      776,579     776,747
Total Non-Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations
(cost $5,410,829)
  5,415,494
 
Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — 0.66%
FREMF Mortgage Trust      
Series 2019-KF61 B 144A 5.906% (SOFR + 2.31%, Floor 2.20%) 4/25/29 #, •      225,845      217,387
Series 2019-KF70 B 144A 6.006% (SOFR + 2.41%, Floor 2.30%) 9/25/29 #, •      269,906      266,949
Series 2020-KF74 B 144A 5.856% (SOFR + 2.26%, Floor 2.15%) 1/25/27 #, •      167,034      166,303
Series 2020-KF75 B 144A 5.956% (SOFR + 2.36%, Floor 2.25%) 12/25/29 #, •      207,758     195,044
Total Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities
(cost $867,529)
    845,683
 
Sovereign Bond — 0.26%
Poland — 0.26%
Republic of Poland Government International Bond
4.875% 2/12/30 
     330,000     333,942
Total Sovereign Bond
(cost $328,705)
    333,942
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Schedules of investments
Nomura VIP Limited-Term Bond Series 
    Principal
amount°
Value (US $)
US Treasury Obligations — 50.23%
US Treasury Floating Rate Notes      
3.875% (USBMMY3M + 0.10%) 1/31/28 •    7,695,000 $  7,697,058
3.879% (USBMMY3M + 0.10%) 4/30/28 •    7,220,000    7,220,225
US Treasury Notes      
3.375% 11/30/27    6,810,000    6,737,378
3.875% 4/15/29   31,390,000   31,155,802
3.875% 5/15/29    4,220,000    4,187,855
4.125% 5/31/31    7,780,000   7,752,649
Total US Treasury Obligations
(cost $65,043,898)
 64,750,967
    Number of
shares
 
Short-Term Investments — 0.02%
Money Market Mutual Funds — 0.02%
BlackRock Liquidity FedFund – Institutional Shares (seven-day effective yield 3.54%)        7,457        7,457
Fidelity Investments Money Market Government Portfolio – Class I (seven-day effective yield 3.53%)        7,457        7,457
Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund – Institutional Shares (seven-day effective yield 3.59%)        7,457        7,457
Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds Government Portfolio – Institutional Class (seven-day effective yield 3.56%)        7,457       7,457
Total Short-Term Investments
(cost $29,828)
     29,828
Total Value of Securities—98.37%
(cost $127,124,052)
    126,812,174
Receivables and Other Assets Net of Liabilities—1.63%       2,105,349
Net Assets Applicable to 28,424,946 Shares Outstanding—100.00%     $128,917,523
    
° Principal amount shown is stated in USD unless noted that the security is denominated in another currency.
# Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. At June 30, 2026, the aggregate value of Rule 144A securities was $27,677,576, which represents 21.47% of the Series’ net assets. See Note 9 in “Notes to financial statements.”
Variable rate investment. Rates reset periodically. Rate shown reflects the rate in effect at June 30, 2026. For securities based on a published reference rate and spread, the reference rate and spread are indicated in their descriptions. The reference rate descriptions (i.e. SOFR01M, SOFR03M, etc.) used in this report are identical for different securities, but the underlying reference rates may differ due to the timing of the reset period. Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current market conditions, or for mortgage-backed securities, are impacted by the individual mortgages which are paying off over time. These securities do not indicate a reference rate and spread in their descriptions.
μ Fixed to variable rate investment. The rate shown reflects the fixed rate in effect at June 30, 2026. Rate will reset at a future date.
ψ Perpetual security. Maturity date represents next call date.
φ Step coupon bond. Stated rate in effect at June 30, 2026 through maturity date.
 
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The following futures contracts were outstanding at June 30, 2026:1
Futures Contracts
Exchange-Traded
Contracts to
Buy (Sell)
  Notional
Amount
  Notional
Cost
(Proceeds)
  Expiration
Date
  Value/
Unrealized
Depreciation
  Variation
Margin
Due from
(Due to)
Brokers
Long Contracts:  
US Treasury 2 yr Notes  
   146     $30,095,391   $30,095,737   9/30/26   $(346)   $(17,110)
Short Contracts:  
US Treasury 5 yr Notes  
   (144)     (15,414,751)   (15,366,389)   9/30/26   (48,362)   20,390
US Treasury 10 yr Notes  
   (12)     (1,318,688)   (1,307,970)   9/21/26   (10,718)   3,563
US Treasury Long Bonds  
   (13)     (1,475,500)   (1,453,123)   9/21/26   (22,377)   8,531
          (18,127,482)       (81,457)   32,484
Total Futures Contracts   $11,968,255       $(81,803)   $15,374
The use of futures contracts involves elements of market risk and risks in excess of the amounts disclosed in the financial statements. The notional amounts presented above represent the Series’ total exposure in such contracts, whereas only the variation margin is reflected in the Series’ net assets.
1 See Note 7 in “Notes to financial statements.”
Summary of abbreviations:
AD – Akcionarsko Drustvo
CLO – Collateralized Loan Obligation
DAC – Designated Activity Company
FREMF – Freddie Mac Multifamily
GNMA – Government National Mortgage Association
LNG – Liquefied Natural Gas
REMIC – Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduit
S.F. – Single Family
SOFR – Secured Overnight Financing Rate
SOFR01M – Secured Overnight Financing Rate 1 Month
SOFR03M – Secured Overnight Financing Rate 3 Month
TSFR03M – 3 Month Term Secured Overnight Financing Rate
USBMMY3M – US Treasury 3 Month Bill Money Market Yield
USD – US Dollar
yr – Year
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Schedules of investments
Nomura VIP Value Series
June 30, 2026 (Unaudited)
    Number of
shares
Value (US $)
Common Stocks — 98.97%♣
Communication Services — 3.19%
Alphabet Class A     12,383 $  4,425,313
    4,425,313
Consumer Discretionary — 9.95%
Amazon.com †    19,624    4,677,184
Lowe's     17,093    3,768,835
McDonald's      9,700    2,622,007
NIKE Class B     66,192   2,717,182
   13,785,208
Consumer Staples — 5.49%
PepsiCo     25,647    3,472,604
Procter & Gamble     28,178   4,132,022
    7,604,626
Energy — 5.46%
Chevron     22,524    3,733,578
Exxon Mobil     28,011   3,829,664
    7,563,242
Financials — 18.60%
Bank of America     76,945    4,384,326
Blackstone     13,300    1,565,011
Charles Schwab     42,423    3,914,370
Intercontinental Exchange     26,019    3,203,199
Marsh & McLennan     22,936    3,822,743
Progressive     20,098    4,390,408
Wells Fargo & Co.     54,378   4,493,798
   25,773,855
Healthcare — 10.64%
Abbott Laboratories     25,300    2,295,722
Cigna Group      7,086    1,953,469
Johnson & Johnson      9,208    2,338,556
Stryker      7,600    2,392,784
Thermo Fisher Scientific      8,134    4,078,062
Zoetis     23,597   1,695,680
   14,754,273
Industrials — 15.17%
Carrier Global     68,816    5,047,654
CSX     88,089    4,186,870
Dover     18,787    4,213,548
Jacobs Solutions     30,936    3,897,936
Northrop Grumman      7,223   3,678,746
   21,024,754
Information Technology — 18.23%
Analog Devices      7,241    2,875,908
CDW     25,160    3,538,502
Cisco Systems     35,102    4,123,081
Microsoft     14,900    5,557,998
Qnity Electronics     13,201    2,155,855
QUALCOMM     14,100    2,605,539
    Number of
shares
Value (US $)
Common Stocks♣ (continued)
Information Technology (continued)
Teledyne Technologies †     6,613 $  4,410,210
   25,267,093
Materials — 6.10%
DuPont de Nemours     28,945    3,926,096
PPG Industries     37,293   4,523,268
    8,449,364
Real Estate — 3.00%
Prologis     30,661   4,153,646
    4,153,646
Utilities — 3.14%
Duke Energy     34,352   4,348,276
    4,348,276
Total Common Stocks
(cost $126,385,311)
137,149,650
 
Short-Term Investments — 1.18%
Money Market Mutual Funds — 1.18%
BlackRock Liquidity FedFund – Institutional Shares (seven-day effective yield 3.54%)   409,806      409,806
Fidelity Investments Money Market Government Portfolio – Class I (seven-day effective yield 3.53%)   409,808      409,808
Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund – Institutional Shares (seven-day effective yield 3.59%)   409,808      409,808
Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds Government Portfolio – Institutional Class (seven-day effective yield 3.56%)   409,808     409,808
Total Short-Term Investments
(cost $1,639,230)
  1,639,230
Total Value of Securities—100.15%
(cost $128,024,541)
    138,788,880
Liabilities Net of Receivables and Other Assets—(0.15%)        (204,780)
Net Assets Applicable to 29,951,197 Shares Outstanding—100.00%     $138,584,100
    
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Categorizations used for financial reporting purposes may differ from categorizations used for regulatory compliance and/or internal classification purposes.
Non-income producing security.
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statements of assets and liabilities
Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios
June 30, 2026 (Unaudited)
  Nomura
VIP Core
Equity Series
  Nomura
VIP Corporate
Bond Series
  Nomura
VIP Global
Growth Series
  Nomura
VIP Limited-Term
Bond Series
  Nomura
VIP Value
Series
Assets:                  
Investments, at value* $713,973,645   $391,873,074   $166,560,235   $126,812,174   $138,788,880
Foreign currencies, at valueΔ     103,964    
Cash   83,883     1,424,962  
Cash collateral due from broker on futures contracts   716,117     296,934  
Receivable for securities sold 2,042,919     117,618    
Dividends and interest receivable 184,809   4,756,574   96,191   926,730   44,588
Receivable for series shares sold 24,840   21,949   8,829   40,570   16
Foreign tax reclaims receivable 22,527     494,292    
Prepaid expenses 3,482   2,048   904   369   437
Variation margin due from broker on futures contracts       15,374  
Other assets   401      
Total Assets 716,252,222   397,454,046   167,382,033   129,517,113   138,833,921
Liabilities:                  
Due to custodian     759    
Payable for securities purchased 2,741,970   6,592,114     358,830  
Payable for series shares redeemed 486,335   252,891   71,172   85,671   48,670
Investment management fees payable to affiliates 373,040   144,596   92,886   39,835   71,479
Distribution fees payable to affiliates 144,236   80,825   34,003   26,689   29,738
Trustees' fees payable to non-affiliates 63,885   45,856   48,829   14,086   33,524
Accounting and administration expenses payable to non-affiliates 48,970   42,682   27,077   33,501   34,587
Other accrued expenses 25,369   30,728   9,335   18,045   11,958
Audit and tax fees payable 14,516   20,630   15,587   20,888   15,101
Custody fees payable 7,941   527   11,831   74   2,533
Dividend disbursing and transfer agent fees and expenses payable to affiliates 4,308   2,527   1,008   844   976
Accounting and administration expenses payable to affiliates 2,944   1,863   941   841   921
Legal fees payable to affiliates 1,235   853   295   286   334
Variation margin due to broker on futures contracts   168      
Total Liabilities 3,914,749   7,216,260   313,723   599,590   249,821
Total Net Assets $712,337,473   $390,237,786   $167,068,310   $128,917,523   $138,584,100
 
Net Assets Consist of:                  
Paid-in capital $454,319,357   $473,277,017   $110,522,233   $142,928,216   $119,985,996
Total distributable earnings (loss) 258,018,116   (83,039,231)   56,546,077   (14,010,693)   18,598,104
Total Net Assets $712,337,473   $390,237,786   $167,068,310   $128,917,523   $138,584,100
 
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  Nomura
VIP Core
Equity Series
  Nomura
VIP Corporate
Bond Series
  Nomura
VIP Global
Growth Series
  Nomura
VIP Limited-Term
Bond Series
  Nomura
VIP Value
Series
Net Asset Value                  
 
Service Class:                  
Net assets $712,337,473   $390,237,786   $167,068,310   $128,917,523   $138,584,100
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding, unlimited authorization, no par 52,700,276   87,030,823   43,945,499   28,424,946   29,951,197
Net asset value per share $13.52   $4.48   $3.80   $4.54   $4.63

*Investments, at cost
$517,082,726   $393,480,335   $120,040,309   $127,124,052   $128,024,541
ΔForeign currencies, at cost     104,054    
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statements of operations
Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios
Six months ended June 30, 2026 (Unaudited)
  Nomura
VIP Core
Equity Series
  Nomura
VIP Corporate
Bond Series
  Nomura
VIP Global
Growth Series
  Nomura
VIP Limited-Term
Bond Series
  Nomura
VIP Value
Series
Investment Income:                  
Dividends $4,419,964   $179,490   $1,124,615   $29   $1,492,299
Interest   10,518,872     2,706,241  
Foreign tax withheld (66,952)     (109,648)    
  4,353,012   10,698,362   1,014,967   2,706,270   1,492,299
 
Expenses:                  
Management fees 2,403,615   931,867   682,284   326,845   535,639
Distribution expenses — Service Class 858,434   490,456   200,672   163,423   191,300
Accounting and administration expenses 67,155   53,826   40,016   39,037   40,365
Legal fees 27,531   19,593   6,926   6,852   7,951
Dividend disbursing, transfer agent and sub-transfer agent fees and expenses 27,268   16,989   6,449   5,691   6,589
Audit and tax fees 24,433   32,163   29,635   31,259   22,944
Trustees’ fees 21,693   14,883   7,380   4,901   6,847
Reports and statements to shareholders expenses 5,979   5,698   5,076   5,147   5,097
Custodian fees 5,346   4,353   25,695   2,070   1,400
Other 10,148   16,409   6,757   12,784   3,611
  3,451,602   1,586,237   1,010,890   598,009   821,743
Less expenses waived (189,550)   (56,012)   (175,378)   (79,750)   (71,846)
Less expenses paid indirectly (3)   (3)   (2)   (1,845)   (3)
Total operating expenses 3,262,049   1,530,222   835,510   516,414   749,894
Net Investment Income (Loss) 1,090,963   9,168,140   179,457   2,189,856   742,405
 
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss):                  
Net realized gain (loss) on:                  
Investments1 61,710,069   (1,435,095)   14,016,585   (441,140)   7,326,281
Foreign currencies     (732)    
Futures contracts   781,703     (40,558)  
Options purchased   (139,252)      
Options written   44,374      
Net realized gain (loss) 61,710,069   (748,270)   14,015,853   (481,698)   7,326,281
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:                  
Investments2 8,483,361   (4,331,610)   106,676   (825,716)   969,027
Foreign currencies     (13,730)    
Futures contracts   (7,645)     (86,899)  
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) 8,483,361   (4,339,255)   92,946   (912,615)   969,027
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) 70,193,430   (5,087,525)   14,108,799   (1,394,313)   8,295,308
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations $71,284,393   $4,080,615   $14,288,256   $795,543   $9,037,713
1 Includes $(261,681) capital gains taxes paid for Nomura VIP Global Growth Series.
2 Includes net change of $326,200 on capital gains taxes accrued for Nomura VIP Global Growth Series.
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statements of changes in net assets
Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios
  Nomura VIP
Core Equity Series
  Nomura VIP
Corporate Bond Series
  Six months
ended
6/30/26
(Unaudited)
  Year ended
12/31/25
  Six months
ended
6/30/26
(Unaudited)
  Year ended
12/31/25
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations:              
Net investment income (loss) $1,090,963   $927,812   $9,168,140   $21,458,855
Net realized gain (loss) 61,710,069   87,133,286   (748,270)   (1,165,246)1
Net increase from payment by affiliates       4,0302
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) 8,483,361   10,874,959   (4,339,255)   9,356,594
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations 71,284,393   98,936,057   4,080,615   29,654,233
 
Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders from:              
Distributable earnings:              
Service Class (89,666,096)   (102,052,654)   (21,462,462)   (24,641,696)
 
Capital Share Transactions (See Note 4):              
Proceeds from shares sold:              
Service Class 20,020,179   66,359,019   29,123,823   40,008,970
 
Net asset value of shares issued upon reinvestment of dividends and distributions:              
Service Class 89,666,096   102,052,654   21,462,462   24,641,696
  109,686,275   168,411,673   50,586,285   64,650,666
Cost of shares redeemed:              
Service Class (75,079,629)   (150,147,310)   (45,236,547)   (161,558,067)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from capital share transactions 34,606,646   18,264,363   5,349,738   (96,907,401)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets 16,224,943   15,147,766   (12,032,109)   (91,894,864)
 
Net Assets:              
Beginning of period 696,112,530   680,964,764   402,269,895   494,164,759
End of period $712,337,473   $696,112,530   $390,237,786   $402,269,895
1 Excludes net increase from payment by affiliates.
2 See Note 2 in “Notes to financial statements.”
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statements of changes in net assets
Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios 
  Nomura VIP
Global Growth Series
  Nomura VIP
Limited-Term Bond Series
  Six months
ended
6/30/26
(Unaudited)
  Year ended
12/31/25
  Six months
ended
6/30/26
(Unaudited)
  Year ended
12/31/25
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations:              
Net investment income (loss) $179,457   $390,315   $2,189,856   $5,603,715
Net realized gain (loss) 14,015,853   15,819,977   (481,698)   976,660
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) 92,946   10,447,567   (912,615)   840,839
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations 14,288,256   26,657,859   795,543   7,421,214
 
Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders from:              
Distributable earnings:              
Service Class (15,332,445)   (17,241,544)   (5,639,279)   (6,810,055)
 
Capital Share Transactions (See Note 4):              
Proceeds from shares sold:              
Service Class 2,660,704   3,747,170   9,105,051   18,415,565
 
Net asset value of shares issued upon reinvestment of dividends and distributions:              
Service Class 15,332,445   17,241,544   5,639,279   6,810,055
  17,993,149   20,988,714   14,744,330   25,225,620
Cost of shares redeemed:              
Service Class (12,016,977)   (27,032,782)   (15,583,613)   (59,959,652)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from capital share transactions 5,976,172   (6,044,068)   (839,283)   (34,734,032)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets 4,931,983   3,372,247   (5,683,019)   (34,122,873)
 
Net Assets:              
Beginning of period 162,136,327   158,764,080   134,600,542   168,723,415
End of period $167,068,310   $162,136,327   $128,917,523   $134,600,542
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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  Nomura VIP Value Series
  Six months
ended
6/30/26
(Unaudited)
  Year ended
12/31/25
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations:      
Net investment income (loss) $742,405   $2,053,579
Net realized gain (loss) 7,326,281   (59,464)      
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) 969,027   13,615,780
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations 9,037,713   15,609,895
 
Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders from:      
Distributable earnings:      
Service Class (2,056,296)   (24,553,447)
 
Capital Share Transactions (See Note 4):      
Proceeds from shares sold:      
Service Class 4,464,339   9,388,670
 
Net asset value of shares issued upon reinvestment of dividends and distributions:      
Service Class 2,056,296   24,553,447
  6,520,635   33,942,117
Cost of shares redeemed:      
Service Class (29,315,743)   (68,257,717)
Decrease in net assets derived from capital share transactions (22,795,108)   (34,315,600)
Net Decrease in Net Assets (15,813,691)   (43,259,152)
 
Net Assets:      
Beginning of period 154,397,791   197,656,943
End of period $138,584,100   $154,397,791
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial highlights
Nomura VIP Core Equity Series Service Class
Selected data for the share of the Series outstanding throughout each period were as follows:
    Six months ended
6/30/261
(Unaudited)
  Year ended  
    12/31/25   12/31/24   12/31/23   12/31/22   12/31/21  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $13.98   $14.35   $12.78   $11.50   $17.69   $14.36
   
Income (loss) from investment operations:                        
Net investment income2   0.02   0.02   0.02   0.04   0.05   0.03
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   1.45   1.86   3.11   2.50   (3.18)   4.01
Total from investment operations   1.47   1.88   3.13   2.54   (3.13)   4.04
   
Less dividends and distributions from:                        
Net investment income   (0.02)   (0.02)   (0.05)   (0.05)   (0.03)   (0.09)
Net realized gain   (1.91)   (2.23)   (1.51)   (1.21)   (3.03)   (0.62)
Total dividends and distributions   (1.93)   (2.25)   (1.56)   (1.26)   (3.06)   (0.71)
   
Net asset value, end of period   $13.52   $13.98   $14.35   $12.78   $11.50   $17.69
Total return3   10.85%   15.30%   25.69%   23.51%   (17.33%)   28.94%
   
Ratios and supplemental data:                        
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)   $712,337   $696,113   $680,965   $590,649   $597,276   $7354
Ratio of expenses to average net assets5   0.95%   0.95%   0.95%   0.95%   0.95%   0.95%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived5   1.01%   1.00%   1.00%   1.00%   1.01%   0.99%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   0.32%   0.14%   0.17%   0.38%   0.36%   0.19%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived   0.26%   0.09%   0.12%   0.33%   0.30%   0.15%
Portfolio turnover   28%   39%   39%   40%   47%   29%
1 Ratios have been annualized and total return and portfolio turnover have not been annualized.
2 Calculated using average shares outstanding.
3 Total return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions at net asset value. Total return does not include fees, charges, or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return during the period presented reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor (as applicable). Performance would have been lower had the waivers not been in effect.
4 Net assets reported in millions.
5 Expense ratios do not include expenses of any investment companies in which the Series invests.
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Nomura VIP Corporate Bond Series Service Class
Selected data for the share of the Series outstanding throughout each period were as follows:
    Six months ended
6/30/261
(Unaudited)
  Year ended  
    12/31/25   12/31/24   12/31/23   12/31/22   12/31/21  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $4.69   $4.65   $4.68   $4.49   $5.63   $6.05
   
Income (loss) from investment operations:                        
Net investment income2   0.11   0.21   0.21   0.15   0.12   0.11
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.06)   0.08   (0.10)   0.17   (1.00)   (0.17)
Payment by affiliates     3        
Total from investment operations   0.05   0.29   0.11   0.32   (0.88)   (0.06)
   
Less dividends and distributions from:                        
Net investment income   (0.26)   (0.25)   (0.14)   (0.13)   (0.12)   (0.12)
Net realized gain           (0.14)   (0.24)
Total dividends and distributions   (0.26)   (0.25)   (0.14)   (0.13)   (0.26)   (0.36)
   
Net asset value, end of period   $4.48   $4.69   $4.65   $4.68   $4.49   $5.63
Total return4   1.03%5   6.48%3,5   2.45%   7.27%   (15.86%)   (0.85%)
   
Ratios and supplemental data:                        
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)   $390,238   $402,270   $494,165   $570,068   $491,308   $6686
Ratio of expenses to average net assets7   0.78%   0.78%   0.78%   0.79%   0.80%   0.76%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived7   0.81%   0.79%   0.78%   0.79%   0.80%   0.76%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   4.67%   4.57%   4.58%   3.38%   2.45%   1.90%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived   4.64%   4.56%   4.58%   3.38%   2.45%   1.90%
Portfolio turnover   113%   190%   139%   93%   67%   85%
1 Ratios have been annualized and total return and portfolio turnover have not been annualized.
2 Calculated using average shares outstanding.
3 Payment by affiliates is less than $0.005 per share and 0.005% on total return. See Note 2 in "Notes to financial statements."
4 Total return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions at net asset value. Total return does not include fees, charges, or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios serves as an underlying investment vehicle.
5 Total return during the period presented reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor (as applicable). Performance would have been lower had the waivers not been in effect.
6 Net assets reported in millions.
7 Expense ratios do not include expenses of any investment companies in which the Series invests.
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial highlights
Nomura VIP Global Growth Series Service Class 
Selected data for the share of the Series outstanding throughout each period were as follows:
    Six months ended
6/30/261
(Unaudited)
  Year ended  
    12/31/25   12/31/24   12/31/23   12/31/22   12/31/21  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $3.84   $3.65   $3.17   $3.33   $4.81   $4.29
Income (loss) from investment operations:                        
Net investment income2   3   0.01   0.01   0.044   0.01   0.02
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   0.34   0.60   0.535   0.53   (0.87)   0.72
Payment by affiliates       6      
Total from investment operations   0.34   0.61   0.54   0.57   (0.86)   0.74
   
Less dividends and distributions from:                        
Net investment income   (0.01)   (0.01)   (0.03)   7   (0.03)  
Net realized gain   (0.37)   (0.41)   (0.03)   (0.73)   (0.59)   (0.22)
Total dividends and distributions   (0.38)   (0.42)   (0.06)   (0.73)   (0.62)   (0.22)
   
Net asset value, end of period   $3.80   $3.84   $3.65   $3.17   $3.33   $4.81
Total return8   9.10%   17.93%   17.08%5,6   19.90%4   (17.49%)   17.86%
   
Ratios and supplemental data:                        
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)   $167,068   $162,136   $158,764   $122,479   $117,268   $1609
Ratio of expenses to average net assets10   1.04%   1.04%   1.09%11   1.13%   1.13%   1.13%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived10   1.26%   1.24%   1.30%11   1.26%   1.24%   1.18%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   0.22%   0.24%   0.40%   1.28%   0.37%   0.43%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived   12   0.04%   0.19%   1.15%   0.26%   0.38%
Portfolio turnover   24%   37%   49%   45%   72%   22%
1 Ratios have been annualized and total return and portfolio turnover have not been annualized.
2 Calculated using average shares outstanding.
3 Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
4 Amount includes the refunded European tax reclaims. These reclaims impacted the net investment income per share by $0.02 and total return by 0.60%. See Note 1 in "Notes to financial statements."
5 Amount includes non-recurring payment for litigation proceeds, which represents a class action settlement received by the Series. The litigation proceeds impact the realized and unrealized gain (loss) per share by less than $0.005 and total return by less than 0.005%.
6 During the year ended December 31, 2024, Delaware Management Company reimbursed the Series $1,176 for commissions related to a trade error. Payment by affiliates is less than $0.005 per share and 0.005% on total return.
7 Amount is less than $(0.005) per share.
8 Total return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions at net asset value. Total return does not include fees, charges, or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return during the period presented reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor (as applicable). Performance would have been lower had the waivers not been in effect.
9 Net assets reported in millions.
10 Expense ratios do not include expenses of any investment companies in which the Series invests.
11 Includes non-recurring expenses of 0.03% for the year ended December 31, 2024.
12 Amount is less than 0.005%.
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Nomura VIP Limited-Term Bond Series Service Class
Selected data for the share of the Series outstanding throughout each period were as follows:
    Six months ended
6/30/261
(Unaudited)
  Year ended  
    12/31/25   12/31/24   12/31/23   12/31/22   12/31/21  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $4.71   $4.70   $4.72   $4.58   $4.89   $5.01
   
Income (loss) from investment operations:                        
Net investment income2   0.08   0.17   0.17   0.13   0.07   0.05
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.05)   0.04   0.03   0.09   (0.28)   (0.07)
Total from investment operations   0.03   0.21   0.20   0.22   (0.21)   (0.02)
   
Less dividends and distributions from:                        
Net investment income   (0.20)   (0.20)   (0.22)   (0.08)   (0.06)   (0.08)
Net realized gain           (0.04)   (0.02)
Total dividends and distributions   (0.20)   (0.20)   (0.22)   (0.08)   (0.10)   (0.10)
   
Net asset value, end of period   $4.54   $4.71   $4.70   $4.72   $4.58   $4.89
Total return3   0.75%4   4.70%4   4.33%4   4.73%   (4.20%)   (0.49%)
   
Ratios and supplemental data:                        
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)   $128,918   $134,601   $168,723   $190,470   $312,800   $3915
Ratio of expenses to average net assets6   0.79%   0.79%   0.80%   0.86%   0.82%   0.79%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived6   0.91%   0.87%   0.84%   0.86%   0.82%   0.79%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   3.35%   3.55%   3.71%   2.82%   1.56%   1.05%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived   3.23%   3.47%   3.67%   2.82%   1.56%   1.05%
Portfolio turnover   118%   262%   159%   143%   144%   48%
1 Ratios have been annualized and total return and portfolio turnover have not been annualized.
2 Calculated using average shares outstanding.
3 Total return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions at net asset value. Total return does not include fees, charges, or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios serves as an underlying investment vehicle.
4 Total return during the period presented reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor (as applicable). Performance would have been lower had the waivers not been in effect.
5 Net assets reported in millions.
6 Expense ratios do not include expenses of any investment companies in which the Series invests.
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial highlights
Nomura VIP Value Series Service Class 
Selected data for the share of the Series outstanding throughout each period were as follows:
    Six months ended
6/30/261
(Unaudited)
  Year ended  
    12/31/25   12/31/24   12/31/23   12/31/22   12/31/21  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $4.43   $4.68   $5.04   $5.56   $8.24   $6.40
   
Income (loss) from investment operations:                        
Net investment income2   0.02   0.05   0.07   0.08   0.09   0.08
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   0.24   0.32   0.24   0.32   (0.51)   1.90
Payment by affiliates       3      
Total from investment operations   0.26   0.37   0.31   0.40   (0.42)   1.98
   
Less dividends and distributions from:                        
Net investment income   (0.06)   (0.11)   (0.08)   (0.09)   (0.10)   (0.14)
Net realized gain     (0.51)   (0.59)   (0.83)   (2.16)  
Total dividends and distributions   (0.06)   (0.62)   (0.67)   (0.92)   (2.26)   (0.14)
   
Net asset value, end of period   $4.63   $4.43   $4.68   $5.04   $5.56   $8.24
Total return4   5.93%5   9.41%5   6.47%3,5   8.27%   (4.90%)   31.18%
   
Ratios and supplemental data:                        
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)   $138,584   $154,398   $197,657   $334,395   $354,290   $3706
Ratio of expenses to average net assets   0.98%   0.99%   1.00%   1.02%   1.01%   1.00%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived7   1.07%   1.04%   1.02%   1.02%   1.01%   1.00%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   0.97%   1.12%   1.46%   1.53%   1.37%   1.11%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived   0.88%   1.07%   1.44%   1.53%   1.37%   1.11%
Portfolio turnover   35%   36%   30%   110%8   72%   41%
1 Ratios have been annualized and total return and portfolio turnover have not been annualized.
2 Calculated using average shares outstanding.
3 During the year ended December 31, 2024, Delaware Management Company reimbursed the Series $1,700 for commissions related to a trade error. Payment by affiliates is less than $0.005 per share and 0.005% on total return.
4 Total return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions at net asset value. Total return does not include fees, charges, or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios serves as an underlying investment vehicle.
5 Total return during the period presented reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor (as applicable). Performance would have been lower had the waivers not been in effect.
6 Net assets reported in millions.
7 Expense ratios do not include expenses of any investment companies in which the Series invests.
8 The Series’ portfolio turnover rate increased substantially during the year ended December 31, 2023 due to the repositioning of the Series.
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Notes to financial statements
Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios  
June 30, 2026 (Unaudited)
Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios (Trust) is organized as a Delaware statutory trust and offers 24 series. These financial statements and the related notes pertain to 5 series: Nomura VIP Core Equity Series (formerly, Macquarie VIP Core Equity Series through November 30, 2025), Nomura VIP Corporate Bond Series (formerly, Macquarie VIP Corporate Bond Series through November 30, 2025), Nomura VIP Global Growth Series (formerly, Macquarie VIP Global Growth Series through November 30, 2025), Nomura VIP Limited-Term Bond Series (formerly, Macquarie VIP Limited-Term Bond Series through November 30, 2025), and Nomura VIP Value Series (formerly, Macquarie VIP Value Series through November 30, 2025) (each, a Series and collectively, the Series). The Trust is an open-end investment company. Each of the Series are diversified as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (1940 Act). Each Series offers Service Class (formerly, Class II) shares. The Service Class shares carry a distribution and service (12b-1) fee. The shares of the Series are sold only to variable life insurance separate accounts and variable annuity separate accounts.
1. Significant Accounting Policies
Each Series follows accounting and reporting guidance under Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services — Investment Companies. The following accounting policies are in accordance with US generally accepted accounting principles (US GAAP) and are consistently followed by the Series.
Security Valuation — Equity securities and exchange-traded funds (ETFs), except those traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (Nasdaq), are valued at the last quoted sales price as of the time of the regular close of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on the valuation date. Equity securities and ETFs traded on the Nasdaq are valued in accordance with the Nasdaq Official Closing Price, which may not be the last sales price. If, on a particular day, an equity security or ETF does not trade, the mean between the bid and the ask prices will be used, which approximates fair value. Equity securities listed on a foreign exchange are normally valued at the last quoted sales price on the valuation date. US government and agency securities are valued at the mean between the bid and the ask prices, which approximates fair value. Open-end investment companies, other than ETFs, are valued at their published net asset value (NAV). Fixed income securities are generally priced based upon valuations provided by an independent pricing service or broker in accordance with methodologies included within Delaware Management Company (DMC)’s Pricing Policy (Policy). Fixed income security valuations are then reviewed by DMC as part of its duties as each Series’ valuation designee (Valuation Designee) and, to the extent required by the Policy and applicable regulation, fair valued consistent with the Policy. To the extent current market prices are not available, the pricing service may take into account developments related to the specific security, as well as transactions in comparable securities. Valuations for fixed income securities utilize matrix systems, which reflect such factors as security prices, yields, maturities, and ratings, and are supplemented by dealer and exchange quotations. For asset-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations (CMOs), commercial mortgage securities, and certain US government agency mortgage securities, pricing vendors utilize matrix pricing which considers prepayment speed, attributes of the collateral, yield or price of bonds of comparable quality, coupon, maturity, and type as well as broker/dealer-supplied prices. An adjustment factor may be applied to the daily vendor provided price for certain security/instrument types to arrive at a fair value for the applicable positions. The adjustment factor is determined by comparing the prices of trades with vendor prices over a time period deemed reasonable by DMC, calculating the weighted average differences, and using that difference to adjust vendor prices. Futures contracts and options on futures contracts are valued at the daily quoted settlement prices. Exchange-traded options are valued at the last reported sale price or, if no sales are reported, at the mean between the last reported bid and the ask prices, which approximates fair value. Investments for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith pursuant to Rule 2a-5 under the 1940 Act (Rule 2a-5). As a general principle, the fair value of a security or other asset is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Pursuant to Rule 2a-5, the Board of Trustees (Board) has designated DMC to perform the fair value determination relating to all applicable Series investments. DMC has established a pricing committee (Pricing Committee) to assist with its designated responsibilities as Valuation Designee, and DMC may carry out its designated responsibilities as Valuation Designee through the Pricing Committee and other teams and committees, which operate under policies and procedures approved by the Board and subject to the Board’s oversight. Fair value pricing may be used more frequently for securities traded primarily in non-US markets. If a foreign (non-US) equity security’s value has materially changed after the close of the security’s primary exchange or principal market but before the close of the NYSE, the security may be valued at fair value. With respect to foreign (non-US) equity securities, the Series may determine the fair value of investments based on information provided by pricing vendors, which may recommend fair value or adjustments with reference to other securities, indexes or assets. In considering whether fair valuation is required and in determining fair values, the Valuation Designee may, among other things, consider significant events (which may be considered to include changes in the value of US securities or securities indexes) that occur after the close of the relevant market and before the close of the NYSE. The Valuation Designee may utilize modeling tools provided by third-party vendors to determine fair values of non-US securities.
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Notes to financial statements
Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios   
1. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
Federal and Foreign Income Taxes — No provision for federal income taxes has been made as each Series intends to continue to qualify for federal income tax purposes as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and make the requisite distributions to shareholders. Each Series evaluates tax positions taken or expected to be taken in the course of preparing each Series’ tax returns to determine whether the tax positions are “more-likely-than-not” of being sustained by the applicable tax authority. Tax positions not deemed to meet the “more-likely-than-not” threshold are recorded as a tax benefit or expense in the current year. Management has analyzed each Series’ tax positions taken or expected to be taken on each Series’ federal income tax returns through the six months ended June 30, 2026, and for all open tax years (years ended December 31, 2022–December 31, 2025), and has concluded that no provision for federal income tax is required in each Series’ financial statements. In regard to foreign taxes only, each Series has open tax years in certain foreign countries in which it invests that may date back to the inception of each Series. If applicable, each Series recognizes interest and tax penalties on unrecognized tax benefits in “Interest and tax penalties” on the “Statements of operations.” During the six months ended June 30, 2026, the Series did not incur any interest or tax penalties.
As a result of several court cases, in certain countries across the European Union, certain Series filed additional tax reclaims for previously withheld taxes on dividends earned in those countries (EU tax reclaims). Income recognized, if any, for EU reclaims is reflected as “Foreign withholding tax claims” on the “Statements of operations.” Any fees associated with these filings are included on the “Statements of operations” under “Foreign withholding tax claims.” Generally unless fund management believes that recovery amounts are collectible and free from significant contingencies, recoveries will not be reflected in a Series’ net asset value. EU tax reclaims and related interest entitlements recognized by a Series, if any, reduce the amount of foreign taxes, if any, that a Series may elect to pass-through to its shareholders from a US federal tax perspective. In certain circumstances and to the extent that EU tax reclaims recognized by a Series were previously passed-through as a foreign tax credits to its US taxable shareholders, a Serie may enter into a closing agreement with the US Internal Revenue Service. Doing so will enable a Series to quantify and remit its tax liability related to any recoveries (on behalf of its shareholders).
To Be Announced (TBA) Trades — Nomura VIP Limited-Term Bond Series may contract to purchase or sell securities for a fixed price at a transaction date beyond the customary settlement period (examples: when issued, delayed delivery, forward commitment, or TBA transactions) consistent with the Series’ ability to manage its investment portfolio and meet redemption requests. These transactions involve a commitment by each Series to purchase or sell securities for a predetermined price or yield with payment and delivery taking place more than three days in the future, or after a period longer than the customary settlement period for that type of security. No interest will be earned by the Series on such purchases until the securities are delivered or the transaction is completed; however, the market value may change prior to delivery. No TBA trades were outstanding at June 30, 2026.
Foreign Currency Transactions — Transactions denominated in foreign currencies are recorded at the prevailing exchange rates on the valuation date. The value of all assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies is translated daily into US dollars at the exchange rate of such currencies against the US dollar. Transaction gains or losses resulting from changes in exchange rates during the reporting period or upon settlement of the foreign currency transaction are reported in operations for the current period. Each Series generally bifurcates that portion of realized gains and losses on investments in debt securities which is due to changes in foreign exchange rates from that which is due to changes in market prices of debt securities. That portion of realized gains (losses), attributable to changes in foreign exchange rates, is included on the “Statements of operations” under “Net realized gain (loss) on foreign currencies.” For foreign equity securities, the realized gains and losses are included on the “Statements of operations” under “Net realized gain (loss) on investments.” Each Series reports certain foreign currency related transactions as components of realized gains (losses) for financial reporting purposes, whereas such components are treated as ordinary income (loss) for federal income tax purposes.
Derivative Financial Instruments — Each Series may invest in various derivative financial instruments. These instruments are used to obtain exposure to a security, commodity, index, market, and/or other assets without owning or taking physical custody of securities, commodities and/or other referenced assets or to manage market, equity, credit, interest rate, forward foreign currency exchange rate, commodity and/or other risks. Derivative financial instruments may give rise to a form of economic leverage and involve risks, including the imperfect correlation between the value of a derivative financial instrument and the underlying asset, possible default of the counterparty to the transaction or illiquidity of the instrument. Pursuant to Rule 18f-4 under the 1940 Act, among other things, each Series intends to either use derivative financial instruments with embedded leverage in a limited manner or comply with an outer limit on fund leverage risk based on value-at-risk.
Segregation and Collateralization — In certain cases, based on requirements and agreements with certain exchanges and third-party broker/dealers, each Series may deliver or receive collateral in connection with certain investments (e.g., futures contracts, forward foreign
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currency exchange contracts, options written, securities with extended settlement periods, and swaps). Certain countries require that cash reserves be held while investing in companies incorporated in that country. Cash collateral that has been pledged/received to cover obligations of each Series under derivative contracts, if any, will be reported separately on the “Statements of assets and liabilities” as cash collateral due to/from broker. Securities collateral pledged for the same purpose, if any, is noted on the “Schedules of investments.”
Use of Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the fair value of investments, the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates and the differences could be material.
Other — Expenses directly attributable to a Series are charged directly to that Series. Other expenses common to various funds within the Nomura Funds (formerly, Macquarie Funds) are generally allocated among such funds on the basis of average net assets. Management fees and certain other expenses are paid monthly. Security transactions are recorded on the date the securities are purchased or sold (trade date) for financial reporting purposes. Costs used in calculating realized gains and losses on the sale of investment securities are those of the specific securities sold. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date and interest income is recorded on an accrual basis. Income and capital gain distributions from any investment companies (Underlying Funds) in which each Series invests are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Discounts and premiums on debt securities are accreted or amortized to interest income, respectively, over the lives of the respective securities using the effective interest method. Premiums on callable debt securities are amortized to interest income to the earliest call date using the effective interest method. Realized gains (losses) on paydowns of asset- and mortgage-backed securities are classified as interest income. Distributions received from investments in real estate investment trusts (REITs) are recorded as dividend income on the ex-dividend date, which are estimated, subject to reclassification upon notice of the character of such distributions by the issuer. Foreign dividends are also recorded on the ex-dividend date or as soon after the ex-dividend date that each Series is aware of such dividends, net of all tax withholdings, a portion of which may be reclaimable. Withholding taxes and reclaims on foreign dividends and interest have been recorded in accordance with each Series’ understanding of the applicable country’s tax rules and rates. Certain Series file withholding tax reclaims in certain jurisdictions to recover a portion of amounts previously withheld. The Series may record a reclaim receivable based on collectability, which includes factors such as the jurisdiction’s applicable laws, payment history and market convention. The “Statements of operations” include tax reclaims recorded as well as professional and other fees, if any, associated with recovery of foreign withholding taxes. Each Series may pay foreign capital gains taxes on certain foreign securities held, which are reported as components of realized losses for financial reporting purposes, whereas such components are treated as ordinary loss for federal income tax purposes. Each Series will accrue such taxes as applicable based upon current interpretations of the tax rules and regulations that exist in the markets in which it invests. Each Series declares and pays dividends from net investment income and distributions from net realized gain on investments, if any, following the close of the fiscal year. Each Series may distribute such income dividends and capital gains more frequently, if necessary, in order to reduce or eliminate federal excise or income taxes on each Series. Dividends and distributions, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date.
Segment Reporting — In November 2023, FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU), ASU 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures, with the intent of improving reportable segment disclosure requirements, primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses, allowing financial statement users to better understand the components of a segment’s profit or loss and assess potential future cash flows for each reportable segment and the entity as a whole thereby enabling better understanding of how an entity’s segments impact overall performance. Each Series' Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer act as each Series' chief operating decision maker (CODM), assessing performance and making decisions about resource allocation. The CODM has determined that each Series has a single operating segment since each Series has a single investment strategy disclosed in the prospectus against which the CODM assesses performance. When assessing segment performance and making decisions about segment resources, the CODM relies on each Series' portfolio composition, total returns, expense ratios and changes in net assets which are consistent with the information contained in each Series' financial statements.
Each Series receives earnings credits from its custodian when positive cash balances are maintained, which may be used to offset custody fees. The expenses paid under this arrangement are included on the “Statements of operations” under “Custodian fees” with the corresponding expenses offset included under “Less expenses paid indirectly.” For the six months ended June 30, 2026, certain Series earned the following amounts under this arrangement:
Series   Custody Credits
Nomura VIP Limited-Term Bond Series   $1,843
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Notes to financial statements
Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios   
1. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
For the six months ended June 30, 2026, Nomura VIP Core Equity Series, Nomura VIP Corporate Bond Series, Nomura VIP Global Growth Series, and Nomura VIP Value Series had no earnings credits under this arrangement.
Each Series receives earnings credits from its transfer agent when positive cash balances are maintained, which may be used to offset transfer agent fees. If the amount earned is greater than $1, the expenses paid under this arrangement are included on the “Statements of operations” under “Dividend disbursing, transfer agent and sub-transfer agent fees and expenses” with the corresponding expenses offset included under “Less expenses paid indirectly.” For the six months ended June 30, 2026, each Series earned the following amounts under this arrangement:
Series   Earnings Credits
Nomura VIP Core Equity Series   $3
Nomura VIP Corporate Bond Series   3
Nomura VIP Global Growth Series   2
Nomura VIP Limited-Term Bond Series   2
Nomura VIP Value Series   3
2. Investment Management, Administration Agreements, and Other Transactions with Affiliates
In accordance with the terms of its respective investment management agreement, each Series pays DMC, a series of Nomura Investment Management Business Trust (NIMBT) and the investment manager, an annual fee which is calculated daily and paid monthly based on each Series' average daily net assets as follows:
Series   Management Fee (annual rate as a percentage of average daily net assets)
Nomura VIP Core Equity Series   0.70% of net assets up to $1 billion;
    0.65% of net assets over $1 billion and up to $2 billion;
    0.60% of net assets over $2 billion and up to $3 billion;
    0.55% of net assets over $3 billion.
     
Nomura VIP Corporate Bond Series   0.475% of net assets up to $1 billion;
    0.450% of net assets over $1 billion and up to $1.5 billion;
    0.400% of net assets over $1.5 billion.
     
Nomura VIP Global Growth Series   0.85% of net assets up to $1 billion;
    0.83% of net assets over $1 billion and up to $2 billion;
    0.80% of net assets over $2 billion and up to $3 billion;
    0.76% of net assets over $3 billion.
     
Nomura VIP Limited-Term Bond Series   0.50% of net assets up to $500 million;
    0.45% of net assets over $500 million and up to $1 billion;
    0.40% of net assets over $1 billion and up to $1.5 billion;
    0.35% of net assets over $1.5 billion.
     
Nomura VIP Value Series   0.70% of net assets up to $1 billion;
    0.65% of net assets over $1 billion and up to $2 billion;
    0.60% of net assets over $2 billion and up to $3 billion;
    0.55% of net assets over $3 billion.
     
DMC has contractually agreed to waive all or a portion of its investment advisory fees and/or pay/reimburse expenses (excluding any 12b-1 fees, acquired fund fees and expenses, taxes, interest, short sale dividend and interest expenses, brokerage fees, certain insurance costs, and nonroutine expenses or costs, including, but not limited to, those relating to reorganizations, litigation, conducting shareholder meetings, and liquidations), in order to prevent total annual series operating expenses from exceeding the following percentages of each Series' average daily
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net assets from January 1, 2026 through April 29, 2027. These waivers and reimbursements may only be terminated by agreement of DMC and each Series. The waivers and reimbursements are accrued daily and received monthly.
Series   Operating expense
limitation as
a percentage of average
daily net assets
Nomura VIP Core Equity Series   0.70%
Nomura VIP Corporate Bond Series   0.53%
Nomura VIP Global Growth Series   0.79%
Nomura VIP Limited-Term Bond Series   0.54%
Nomura VIP Value Series   0.73%
After consideration of class specific expenses, including 12b-1 fees (but excluding acquired fund fees and expenses), the class level operating expense limitation as percentage of average daily net assets from January 1, 2026 through April 29, 2027, unless terminated by agreement of DMC and the Series, is as follows:
Series   Operating expense
limitation as a
percentage
of average
daily net assets
Service Class shares
Nomura VIP Core Equity Series   0.95%
Nomura VIP Corporate Bond Series   0.78%
Nomura VIP Global Growth Series   1.04%
Nomura VIP Limited-Term Bond Series   0.79%
Nomura VIP Value Series   0.98%
Effective June 12, 2026, DMC appointed Nomura Corporate Research and Asset Management Inc. (NCRAM) to serve as a sub-advisor for Nomura VIP Corporate Bond Series and Nomura VIP Limited-Term Bond Series. NCRAM is responsible for the day-to-day investment management of the portion of the Series that invest in high-yield, fixed income securities. DMC may change this allocation at any time. For these services, DMC, not the Series, pays NCRAM a portion of its investment management fee.
Delaware Investments Fund Services Company (DIFSC), an affiliate of DMC, provides fund accounting and financial administrative oversight services to each Series. For these services, DIFSC’s fees are calculated daily and paid monthly, based on the aggregate daily net assets of all funds within the Nomura Funds at the following annual rates: 0.0050% of the first $60 billion; 0.00475% of the next $30 billion; and 0.0015% of aggregate average daily net assets in excess of $90 billion (Total Fee). Each fund in the Nomura Funds pays a minimum of $4,000, which, in aggregate, is subtracted from the Total Fee. Each fund then pays its portion of the remainder of the Total Fee on a relative NAV basis. These amounts are included on the “Statements of operations” under “Accounting and administration expenses.” For the six months ended June 30, 2026, each Series paid for these services as follows:
Series   Fees
Nomura VIP Core Equity Series   $17,586
Nomura VIP Corporate Bond Series   11,070
Nomura VIP Global Growth Series   5,617
Nomura VIP Limited-Term Bond Series   5,001
Nomura VIP Value Series   5,514
DIFSC is also the transfer agent and dividend disbursing agent of the Series. For these services, DIFSC’s fees are calculated daily and paid monthly, at the annual rate of 0.0075% of the Series’ average daily net assets. These amounts are included on the “Statements of operations” under “Dividend disbursing, transfer agent and sub-transfer agent fees and expenses.” For the six months ended June 30, 2026, each Series paid for these services as follows:
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Series   Fees
Nomura VIP Core Equity Series   $25,735
Nomura VIP Corporate Bond Series   15,003
Nomura VIP Global Growth Series   6,021
Nomura VIP Limited-Term Bond Series   5,006
Nomura VIP Value Series   5,851
Pursuant to a sub-transfer agency agreement between DIFSC and BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc. (BNYIS), BNYIS provides certain sub-transfer agency services to each Series. Sub-transfer agency fees are paid by each Series and are also included on the “Statements of operations” under “Dividend disbursing, transfer agent and sub-transfer agent fees and expenses.” The fees are calculated daily and paid as invoices on a monthly or quarterly basis.
Pursuant to a distribution agreement and distribution plan, each Series pays Delaware Distributors, L.P. (DDLP), the distributor and an affiliate of DMC, an annual 12b-1 fee of 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Service Class shares. The fees are calculated daily and paid monthly.
As provided in the investment management agreement, each Series bears a portion of the cost of certain resources shared with DMC, including the cost of internal personnel of DMC and/or its affiliates that provide legal and regulatory reporting services to each Series. These amounts are included on the “Statements of operations” under “Legal fees.” For the six months ended June 30, 2026, each Series paid for internal legal and regulatory reporting services provided by DMC and/or its affiliates’ employees as follows:
Series   Fees
Nomura VIP Core Equity Series   $7,285
Nomura VIP Corporate Bond Series   4,766
Nomura VIP Global Growth Series   1,727
Nomura VIP Limited-Term Bond Series   1,597
Nomura VIP Value Series   1,875
Trustees’ fees include expenses accrued by each Series for each Trustee’s retainer and meeting fees. Certain officers of DMC, DIFSC, and DDLP are officers and/or Trustees of the Trust. These officers and Trustees are paid no compensation by the Series.
In addition to the management fees and other expenses of a Series, a Series indirectly bears the investment management fees and other expenses of any Underlying Funds, including ETFs, in which it invests. The amount of these fees and expenses incurred indirectly by a Series will vary based upon the expense and fee levels of any Underlying Funds and the number of shares that are owned of any Underlying Funds at different times.
During the year ended December 31, 2025, DMC reimbursed Nomura VIP Corporate Bond Series $4,030 in connection with trade errors. This amount is included in "Net increase from payment by affiliates" in the "Statements of changes in net assets." Payment by affiliates had no impact on total return.
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3. Investments
For the six months ended June 30, 2026, each Series made purchases and sales of investment securities other than short-term investments as follows:
Series   Purchases
other than
US government
securities
  Purchases of
US government
securities
  Sales
other than
US government
securities
  Sales of
US government
securities
Nomura VIP Core Equity Series   $186,702,344   $   $246,155,318   $
Nomura VIP Corporate Bond Series   441,896,332     447,674,205  
Nomura VIP Global Growth Series   39,107,052     48,764,308  
Nomura VIP Limited-Term Bond Series   25,228,567   127,506,251   23,240,812   134,897,784
Nomura VIP Value Series   52,755,162     77,131,344  
At June 30, 2026, the cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments and derivatives for federal income tax purposes have been estimated since final tax characteristics cannot be determined until fiscal year end. At June 30, 2026, the cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments and derivatives for federal income tax purposes for each Series were as follows:
Series   Cost of
investments
and derivatives
  Aggregate
unrealized
appreciation
of investments
and derivatives
  Aggregate
unrealized
depreciation
of investments
and derivatives
  Net unrealized
appreciation
(depreciation)
of investments
and derivatives
Nomura VIP Core Equity Series   $517,082,726   $216,254,369   $(19,363,450)   $196,890,919
Nomura VIP Corporate Bond Series   393,480,335   2,923,532   (4,750,053)   (1,826,521)
Nomura VIP Global Growth Series   120,040,309   51,020,297   (4,500,371)   46,519,926
Nomura VIP Limited-Term Bond Series   127,124,052   234,376   (628,057)   (393,681)
Nomura VIP Value Series   128,024,541   20,156,717   (9,392,378)   10,764,339
For federal income tax purposes, capital loss carryforwards may be carried forward and applied against future capital gains. At December 31, 2025, certain Series had capital loss carryforwards available to offset future realized capital gains as follows:
  Loss carryforward character    
  Short-term   Long-term   Total
Nomura VIP Corporate Bond Series $12,370,001   $77,426,294   $ 89,796,295
Nomura VIP Global Growth Series*   4,121,458   4,121,458
Nomura VIP Limited-Term Bond Series 5,843,190   9,465,234   15,308,424
Nomura VIP Value Series   182,144   182,144
* A portion of the Series’ capital loss carryforward is subject to limitations under the Internal Revenue Code and related regulations.
US GAAP defines fair value as the price that each Series would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date under current market conditions. A three-level hierarchy for fair value measurements has been established based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability. Inputs may be observable or unobservable and refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Observable inputs reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the
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Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios   
3. Investments (continued)
asset or liability based on the best information available under the circumstances. Each of the Series' investment are assigned a level based upon the observability of the inputs which are significant to the overall valuation. The three-level hierarchy of inputs is summarized as follows:
Level 1  − Inputs are quoted prices in active markets for identical investments. (Examples: equity securities, open-end investment companies, futures contracts, and exchange-traded options contracts)
Level 2  − Other observable inputs, including, but not limited to: quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are active, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the assets or liabilities (such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks, and default rates) or other market-corroborated inputs. (Examples: debt securities, government securities, swap contracts, forward foreign currency exchange contracts, foreign securities utilizing international fair value pricing, broker-quoted securities, and fair valued securities)
Level 3  − Significant unobservable inputs, including each Series' own assumptions used to determine the fair value of investments. (Examples: broker-quoted securities and fair valued securities)
Level 3 investments are valued using significant unobservable inputs. Each Series may also use an income-based valuation approach in which the anticipated future cash flows of the investment are discounted to calculate fair value. Discounts may also be applied due to the nature or duration of any restrictions on the disposition of the investments. Valuations may also be based upon current market prices of securities that are comparable in coupon, rating, maturity, and industry. The derived value of a Level 3 investment may not represent the value which is received upon disposition and this could impact the results of operations.
The following tables summarize the valuation of each Series' investments by fair value hierarchy levels as of June 30, 2026:
  Nomura VIP Core Equity Series
  Level 1
Securities  
Assets:  
Common Stocks $696,544,109
Short-Term Investments 17,429,536
Total Value of Securities $713,973,645
    Nomura VIP Corporate Bond Series  
    Level 1   Level 2   Level 3 Total  
Securities                
Assets:                
Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations   $   $   $1 $  
Collateralized Loan Obligations     2,403,653   2,403,653  
Common Stock       92,467 92,467  
Corporate Bonds     380,682,849   380,682,849  
Government Agency Obligation     1,938,470   1,938,470  
Preferred Stock     612,260   612,260  
Short-Term Investments   6,143,375     6,143,375  
Total Value of Securities   $6,143,375   $385,637,232   $92,467 $391,873,074  
   
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    Nomura VIP Corporate Bond Series  
    Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total  
Derivatives2                  
Assets:                  
Futures Contracts   $521,410   $   $   $521,410  
                   
Liabilities:                  
Futures Contracts   $(740,670)   $   $   $(740,670)  
 
1The security that has been valued at zero on the “Schedules of investments” is considered to be a Level 3 investment in this table.
2Futures contracts are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument at the period end.
    Nomura VIP Global Growth Series  
    Level 1   Level 2 Total  
Securities            
Assets:            
Common Stocks            
Canada   $3,838,327   $ $3,838,327  
Denmark   3,644,462   3,644,462  
Finland   2,715,829   2,715,829  
France     4,473,492 4,473,492  
Germany     3,134,198 3,134,198  
India     4,915,171 4,915,171  
Japan     4,148,430 4,148,430  
Mexico   2,911,908   2,911,908  
Netherlands     3,435,241 3,435,241  
Norway     1,236,332 1,236,332  
Singapore   1,623,073   1,623,073  
South Korea     4,395,575 4,395,575  
Spain     3,591,975 3,591,975  
Taiwan     9,861,285 9,861,285  
United Kingdom     5,228,027 5,228,027  
United States   103,479,925   2,480,044 105,959,969  
Short-Term Investments   1,446,941   1,446,941  
Total Value of Securities   $119,660,465   $46,899,770 $166,560,235  
    Nomura VIP Limited-Term Bond Series  
    Level 1   Level 2 Total  
Securities            
Assets:            
Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations   $   $199,955 $199,955  
Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities     8,669,449 8,669,449  
Collateralized Loan Obligations     6,852,823 6,852,823  
Corporate Bonds     28,930,017 28,930,017  
Government Agency Obligation     200,158 200,158  
Non-Agency Asset-Backed Securities     10,583,858 10,583,858  
Non-Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations     5,415,494 5,415,494  
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Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios   
3. Investments (continued)
    Nomura VIP Limited-Term Bond Series  
    Level 1   Level 2 Total  
Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities   $   $845,683 $845,683  
Sovereign Bond     333,942 333,942  
US Treasury Obligations     64,750,967 64,750,967  
Short-Term Investments   29,828   29,828  
Total Value of Securities   $29,828   $126,782,346 $126,812,174  
   
Derivatives1            
Liabilities:            
Futures Contracts   $(81,803)   $ $(81,803)  
 
1Futures contracts are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument at the period end.
  Nomura VIP Value Series
  Level 1
Securities  
Assets:  
Common Stocks $137,149,650
Short-Term Investments 1,639,230
Total Value of Securities $138,788,880
As a result of utilizing international fair value pricing at June 30, 2026, a portion of the common stock in Nomura VIP Global Growth Series was categorized as Level 2.
During the six months ended June 30, 2026, there were no transfers into or out of Level 3 investments. Each Series’ policy is to recognize transfers into or out of Level 3 investments based on fair value at the beginning of the reporting period.
A reconciliation of Level 3 investments is presented when a Series has a significant amount of Level 3 investments at the beginning or end of the period in relation to that Series' net assets. Management has determined not to provide a reconciliation of Level 3 investments as the Level 3 investments were not considered significant to Nomura VIP Corporate Bond Series' net assets at the beginning or end of the period. Management has determined not to provide additional disclosure on Level 3 inputs since the Level 3 investments were not considered significant to Nomura VIP Corporate Bond Series' net assets at the end of the period. As of June 30, 2026, Nomura VIP Core Equity Series, Nomura VIP Global Growth Series, Nomura VIP Limited-Term Bond Series, and Nomura VIP Value Series had no Level 3 investments.
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4. Capital Shares
Transactions in capital shares were as follows:
  Nomura VIP
Core Equity Series
  Nomura VIP
Corporate Bond Series
  Nomura VIP
Global Growth Series
  Six months
ended
  Year ended   Six months
ended
  Year ended   Six months
ended
  Year ended
  6/30/26   12/31/25   6/30/26   12/31/25   6/30/26   12/31/25
Shares sold:
Service Class 1,458,742   4,871,422   6,227,458   8,599,107   687,239   1,007,510
 
Shares issued upon reinvestment of dividends and distributions:
Service Class 6,777,482   8,317,250   4,833,887   5,562,459   4,121,624   4,968,745
  8,236,224   13,188,672   11,061,345   14,161,566   4,808,863   5,976,255
Shares redeemed:
Service Class (5,321,910)   (10,850,652)   (9,716,613)   (34,665,026)   (3,103,575)   (7,271,999)
Net increase (decrease) 2,914,314   2,338,020   1,344,732   (20,503,460)   1,705,288   (1,295,744)
  Nomura VIP
Limited-Term Bond Series
  Nomura VIP Value Series
  Six months
ended
  Year ended   Six months
ended
  Year ended
  6/30/26   12/31/25   6/30/26   12/31/25
Shares sold:
Service Class 1,942,045   3,910,865   955,870   2,146,861
 
Shares issued upon reinvestment of dividends and distributions:
Service Class 1,247,628   1,490,165   444,125   6,169,208
  3,189,673   5,401,030   1,399,995   8,316,069
Shares redeemed:
Service Class (3,328,098)   (12,765,665)   (6,269,108)   (15,719,434)
Net decrease (138,425)   (7,364,635)   (4,869,113)   (7,403,365)
5. Line of Credit
Each Series, along with certain other funds in the Nomura Funds (Participants), is a participant in a $335,000,000 revolving line of credit (Agreement) intended to be used for temporary or emergency purposes as an additional source of liquidity to fund redemptions of investor shares. Under the Agreement, the Participants are charged an annual commitment fee of 0.15%, which is allocated across the Participants based on a weighted average of the respective net assets of each Participant. The Participants are permitted to borrow up to a maximum of one-third of their net assets under the Agreement. Each Participant is individually, and not jointly, liable for its particular advances, if any, under the line of credit. The line of credit available under the Agreement expired on October 27, 2025. This Agreement was extended to October 26, 2026.
Each Series had no amounts outstanding as of June 30, 2026, or at any time during the period then ended.
6. Interfund Lending Program
Pursuant to an exemptive order issued by the SEC (Order), the Ivy Funds and Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios (collectively, the Funds, only for purposes of this Note 6) have the ability to lend money to, and borrow money from, each other pursuant to a master interfund lending
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Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios   
6. Interfund Lending Program (continued)
agreement (Interfund Lending Program). Under the Interfund Lending Program, the Funds may lend or borrow money for temporary purposes directly to or from one another (each, an Interfund Loan), subject to meeting the conditions of the Order. The interest rate to be charged on an Interfund Loan is the average of the overnight repurchase agreement rate and the short-term bank loan rate. This program is in existence but is not currently in use. The Funds made no Interfund Loans under the Interfund Lending Program during the six months ended June 30, 2026.
7. Derivatives
US GAAP requires disclosures that enable investors to understand: (1) how and why an entity uses derivatives; (2) how they are accounted for; and (3) how they affect an entity’s results of operations and financial position.
Futures Contracts — A futures contract is an agreement in which the writer (or seller) of the contract agrees to deliver to the buyer an amount of cash or securities equal to a specific dollar amount times the difference between the value of a specific security or index at the close of the last trading day of the contract and the price at which the agreement is made. The Series may use futures contracts in the normal course of pursuing its investment objective. The Series may invest in futures contracts to hedge its existing portfolio securities against fluctuations in value caused by changes in interest rates or market conditions. Upon entering into a futures contract, the Series deposits cash or pledges US government securities to a broker, equal to the minimum “initial margin” requirements of the exchange on which the contract is traded. Subsequent payments are received from the broker or paid to the broker each day, based on the daily fluctuation in the value of the contract. These receipts or payments are known as “variation margin” and are recorded daily by the Series as unrealized gains or losses until the contracts are closed. When the contracts are closed, the Series 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. Risks of entering into futures contracts include potential imperfect correlation between the futures contracts and the underlying securities and the possibility of an illiquid secondary market for these instruments. When investing in futures, there is reduced counterparty credit risk to the Series because futures are exchange-traded and the exchange’s clearinghouse, as counterparty to all exchange-traded futures, guarantees against default. At June 30, 2026, Nomura VIP Corporate Bond Series and Nomura VIP Limited-Term Bond Series posted $716,117 and $296,934, respectively, in cash as collateral for open futures contracts, which is included in “Cash collateral due from broker on futures contracts” on the “Statements of assets and liabilities.” Open futures contracts, if any, are disclosed on the “Schedules of investments.”
During the six months ended June 30, 2026, Nomura VIP Limited-Term Bond Series experienced net realized and unrealized gains or losses attributable to futures contracts, which are disclosed on the “Statements of operations” and “Statements of assets and liabilities.”
During the six months ended June 30, 2026, Nomura VIP Corporate Bond Series and Nomura VIP Limited-Term Bond Series invested in futures contracts to hedge the Series' existing portfolio securities against fluctuations in value caused by changes in interest rates or market conditions.
Options Contracts — During the six months ended June 30, 2026, Nomura VIP Corporate Bond Series entered into options contracts in the normal course of pursuing its investment objective. The Series may buy or write options contracts for any number of reasons, including without limitation: to manage the Series' exposure to changes in securities prices caused by interest rates or market conditions and foreign currencies; as an efficient means of adjusting the Series' overall exposure to certain markets; to protect the value of portfolio securities; and as a cash management tool. The Series may buy or write call or put options on securities, futures, swaps, swaptions, financial indices, and foreign currencies. When the Series buys an option, a premium is paid and an asset is recorded and adjusted on a daily basis to reflect the current market value of the options purchased. When the Series writes an option, a premium is received and a liability is recorded and adjusted on a daily basis to reflect the current market value of the options written. Premiums received from writing options that expire unexercised are treated by the Series on the expiration date as realized gains. The difference between the premium received and the amount paid on effecting a closing purchase transaction, including brokerage commissions, is treated as realized gain or loss. If a call option is exercised, the premium is added to the proceeds from the sale of the underlying security in determining whether the Series has a realized gain or loss. If a put option is exercised, the premium reduces the cost basis of the securities purchased by the Series. The Series, as writer of an option, bears the market risk of an unfavorable change in the price of the security underlying the written option. When writing options, the Series is subject to minimal counterparty risk because the counterparty is only obligated to pay premiums and does not bear the market risk of an unfavorable market change. No options contracts were outstanding at June 30, 2026.
During the six months ended June 30, 2026, Nomura VIP Corporate Bond Series used options contracts to manage the Series' exposure to changes in securities prices caused by interest rates or market conditions.
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Fair values of derivative instruments as of June 30, 2026 were as follows:   
    Nomura VIP Corporate Bond Series
    Asset Derivatives Fair Value
Statements of assets and
liabilities location
  Interest
Rate
Contracts
Variation margin due to broker on futures contracts*   $521,410
    Nomura VIP Corporate Bond Series
    Liability Derivatives Fair Value
Statements of assets and
liabilities location
  Interest
Rate
Contracts
Variation margin due to broker on futures contracts*   $(740,670)
*Includes cumulative appreciation (depreciation) of futures contracts from the date the contracts were opened through  30, 2026. Only current day variation margin is reported on the Series' “Statements of assets and liabilities.”
The effect of derivative instruments on the "Statements of operations" for the six months ended June 30, 2026 was as follows:
               
  Nomura VIP Corporate Bond Series
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on:
  Futures
Contracts
  Options
Purchased
  Options
Written
  Total
Interest rate contracts $781,703   $(139,252)   $44,374   $686,825
  Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on:
  Futures
Contracts
Interest rate contracts $(7,645)
The tables below summarize the average daily balance of derivative holdings by certain Series during the six months ended June 30, 2026:
  Long Derivative Volume
  Nomura VIP
Corporate Bond Series
  Nomura VIP
Limited-Term Bond Series
Futures contracts (average notional amount) $ 61,716,220   $ 29,837,857
Options contracts (average value)*   34,920    
    
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7. Derivatives (continued)
  Short Derivative Volume
  Nomura VIP
Corporate Bond Series
  Nomura VIP
Limited-Term Bond Series
Futures contracts (average notional amount) $ 85,115,365   $ 15,076,899
Options contracts (average value)*   4,789    
* Long represents purchased options and short represents written options.
8. Securities Lending
Each Series, along with other funds in the Nomura Funds, may lend its securities pursuant to a security lending agreement (Lending Agreement) with The Bank of New York Mellon (BNY). At the time a security is loaned, the borrower must post collateral equal to the required percentage of the market value of the loaned security, including any accrued interest. The required percentage is: (1) 102% with respect to US securities and foreign securities that are denominated and payable in US dollars; and (2) 105% with respect to foreign securities. With respect to each loan, if on any business day the aggregate market value of securities collateral plus cash collateral held is less than the aggregate market value of the securities which are the subject of such loan, the borrower will be notified to provide additional collateral by the end of the following business day, which, together with the collateral already held, will be not less than the applicable initial collateral requirements for such security loan. If the aggregate market value of securities collateral and cash collateral held with respect to a security loan exceeds the applicable initial collateral requirement, upon the request of the borrower, BNY must return enough collateral to the borrower by the end of the following business day to reduce the value of the remaining collateral to the applicable initial collateral requirement for such security loan. As a result of the foregoing, the value of the collateral held with respect to a loaned security on any particular day, may be more or less than the value of the security on loan. The collateral percentage with respect to the market value of the loaned security is determined by the security lending agent.
Cash collateral received by each Series of the Trust is generally invested in a series of individual separate accounts, each corresponding to a Series. The investment guidelines permit each separate account to hold certain securities that would be considered eligible securities for a money market fund. Cash collateral received is generally invested in government securities; certain obligations issued by government sponsored enterprises; repurchase agreements collateralized by US Treasury securities; obligations issued by the central government of any Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) country or its agencies, instrumentalities, or establishments; obligations of supranational organizations; commercial paper, notes, bonds, and other debt obligations; certificates of deposit, time deposits, and other bank obligations; certain money market funds; and asset-backed securities. Each Series can also accept US government securities and letters of credit (non-cash collateral) in connection with securities loans.
In the event of default or bankruptcy by the lending agent, realization and/or retention of the collateral may be subject to legal proceedings. In the event the borrower fails to return loaned securities and the collateral received is insufficient to cover the value of the loaned securities and provided such collateral shortfall is not the result of investment losses, the lending agent has agreed to pay the amount of the shortfall to each Series or, at the discretion of the lending agent, replace the loaned securities. Each Series continues to record dividends or interest, as applicable, on the securities loaned and is subject to changes in value of the securities loaned that may occur during the term of the loan. Each Series has the right under the Lending Agreement to recover the securities from the borrower on demand. With respect to security loans collateralized by non-cash collateral, each Series receives loan premiums paid by the borrower. With respect to security loans collateralized by cash collateral, the earnings from the collateral investments are shared among each Series, the security lending agent, and the borrower. Each Series records security lending income net of allocations to the security lending agent and the borrower.
Each Series may incur investment losses as a result of investing securities lending collateral. This could occur if an investment in each collateral investment account defaulted or became impaired. Under those circumstances, the value of each Series’ cash collateral account may be less than the amount each Series would be required to return to the borrowers of the securities and each Series would be required to make up for this shortfall.
During the six months ended June 30, 2026, each Series had no securities out on loan.
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9. Credit and Market Risks
When interest rates rise, fixed income securities (i.e. debt obligations) generally will decline in value. These declines in value are greater for fixed income securities with longer maturities or durations. Interest rate changes are influenced by a number of factors, such as government policy, monetary policy, inflation expectations, and the supply and demand of bonds. A series may be subject to a greater risk of rising interest rates when interest rates are low or inflation rates are high or rising.
Investments in equity securities in general are subject to market risks that may cause their prices to fluctuate over time. Fluctuations in the value of equity securities in which each Series invests will cause the NAV of each Series to fluctuate.
Some countries in which the Series may invest require governmental approval for the repatriation of investment income, capital, or the proceeds of sales of securities by foreign investors. In addition, if there is deterioration in a country’s balance of payments or for other reasons, a country may impose temporary restrictions on foreign capital remittances abroad.
The securities exchanges of certain foreign markets are substantially smaller, less liquid, and more volatile than the major securities markets in the US. Consequently, acquisition and disposition of securities by the Series may be inhibited. In addition, a significant portion of the aggregate market value of securities listed on the major securities exchanges in emerging markets is held by a smaller number of investors. This may limit the number of shares available for acquisition or disposition by the Series. In addition, recent trade tensions and the imposition of tariffs may disrupt markets and lead to heightened market volatility.
Certain Series invest a portion of its assets in high yield fixed income securities, which are securities rated lower than BBB- by Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC and Baa3 by Moody’s Investors Service, Inc., or similarly rated by another nationally recognized statistical rating organization. Investments in these higher yielding securities are generally accompanied by a greater degree of credit risk than higher-rated securities. Additionally, lower-rated securities may be more susceptible to adverse economic and competitive industry conditions than investment grade securities.
Certain Series may invest in mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities. Mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities, like other fixed income securities, are subject to credit risk and interest rate risk, and may also be subject to prepayment risk and extension risk. Mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities can be highly sensitive to interest rate changes. As a result, small movements in interest rates can substantially impact the value and liquidity of these securities. Prepayment risk is the risk that the principal on mortgage-backed or asset-backed securities may be prepaid at any time, which will reduce the yield and market value of the securities and may cause a Series to reinvest the proceeds in lower yielding securities. Extension risk is the risk that principal on mortgage-backed or asset-backed securities will be repaid more slowly than expected, which may reduce the proceeds available for reinvestment in higher yielding securities and may cause the security to experience greater volatility due to the extended maturity of the security. When interest rates rise, the value of mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities can be expected to decline. When interest rates go down, however, the value of these securities may not increase as much as other fixed income securities due to borrowers refinancing their loans at lower interest rates or prepaying their loans. In addition, mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities may decline in value, become more volatile, face difficulties in valuation, or experience reduced liquidity due to changes in general economic conditions. During periods of economic downturn, for example, underlying borrowers may not make timely payments on their loans and the value of property that secures the loans may decline in value such that it is worth less than the amount of the associated loans. If the collateral securing a mortgage-backed or asset-backed security is insufficient to repay the loan, a Series could sustain a loss. Such risks generally will be heightened where a mortgage-backed or asset-backed security includes “subprime” loans. Although mortgage-backed securities are often supported by government guarantees or private insurance, there can be no guarantee that those obligations will be met. Furthermore, in certain economic conditions, loan servicers, loan originators and other participants in the market for mortgage-backed and other asset-backed securities may be unable to receive sufficient funding, impairing their ability to perform their obligations on the loans. Certain mortgage-backed or asset-backed securities may be more susceptible to these risks than other mortgage-backed, asset-backed, or fixed-income securities. For example, a Series' investments in CMOs, real estate mortgage investment conduits (REMICs), and stripped mortgage-backed securities are generally highly susceptible to interest rate risk, prepayment risk, and extension risk. At times, these investments may be difficult to value and/or illiquid. Some classes of CMOs and REMICs may have preference in receiving principal or interest payments relative to more junior classes. The market prices and yields of these junior classes will generally be more volatile than more senior classes and will be more susceptible to interest rate risk, prepayment risk, and extension risk than more senior classes. Stripped mortgage-backed securities that receive only payments of interest (IOs) will generally decrease in value if interest rates decline or prepayment rates increase. Stripped mortgage-backed securities that receive only payments of principal (POs) will generally
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decrease in value if interest rates increase or prepayment rates decrease. These changes in value can be substantial and could cause a Series to lose the entire value of its investment in CMOs, REMICs, and stripped mortgage-backed securities.
Certain Series invest in certain obligations that may have liquidity protection designed to ensure that the receipt of payments due on the underlying security is timely. Such protection may be provided through guarantees, insurance policies, or letters of credit obtained by the issuer or sponsor through third parties, through various means of structuring the transaction, or through a combination of such approaches. The Series will not pay any additional fees for such credit support, although the existence of credit support may increase the price of a security.
Derivatives contracts, such as futures, forward foreign currency contracts, options, and swaps, may involve additional expenses (such as the payment of premiums) and are subject to significant loss, which may exceed amounts disclosed on the “Statements of assets and liabilities”, if a security, index, reference rate, or other asset or market factor to which a derivatives contract is associated, moves in the opposite direction from what the portfolio manager anticipated. When used for hedging, the change in value of the derivatives instrument may also not correlate specifically with the currency, rate, or other risk being hedged, in which case a Series may not realize the intended benefits. Derivatives contracts are also subject to the risk that the counterparty may fail to perform its obligations under the contract due to, among other reasons, financial difficulties (such as a bankruptcy or reorganization).
The Series may invest in REITs and are subject to the risks associated with that industry. If a Series holds real estate directly or receives rental income directly from real estate holdings, its tax status as a regulated investment company may be jeopardized. There were no direct real estate holdings during the six months ended June 30, 2026. The Series’ REIT holdings are also affected by interest rate changes, particularly if the REITs they hold use floating rate debt to finance their ongoing operations. The Series also invest in real estate acquired as a result of ownership of securities or other instruments, including issuers that invest, deal, or otherwise engage in transactions in real estate or interests therein. These instruments may include interests in private equity limited partnerships or limited liability companies that hold real estate investments (Real Estate Limited Partnerships). The Series will limit their investments in Real Estate Limited Partnerships to 5% of their total assets at the time of purchase.
Each Series may invest up to 15% of its net assets in illiquid securities, which may include securities with contractual restrictions on resale, securities exempt from registration under Rule 144A promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and other securities which may not be readily marketable. The relative illiquidity of these securities may impair each Series from disposing of them in a timely manner and at a fair price when it is necessary or desirable to do so. While maintaining oversight, the Board has delegated to DMC the day-to-day functions of determining whether individual securities are liquid for purposes of the Series’ limitation on investments in illiquid securities. Securities eligible for resale pursuant to Rule 144A, which are determined to be liquid, are not subject to the Series’ 15% limit on investments in illiquid securities. Rule 144A securities have been identified on the "Schedules of investments."
10. Contractual Obligations
Each Series enters into contracts in the normal course of business that contain a variety of indemnifications. Each Series' maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, each Series has not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts. Management has reviewed each Series' existing contracts and expects the risk of loss to be remote.
11. Subsequent Events
Management has determined that no material events or transactions occurred subsequent to June 30, 2026, that would require recognition or disclosure in the Series' financial statements.
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Other Series information (Unaudited)
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Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants for Open-End Management Investment Companies
Not applicable.
Proxy Disclosures for Open-End Management Investment Companies
Not applicable.
Remuneration Paid to Directors, Officers, and Others of Open-End Management Investment Companies
The aggregate remuneration paid to directors, officers, and others is disclosed within the financial statements.
Statement Regarding Basis of Approval for Investment Advisory Contract
The Manager’s Recommendation and the Board’s Considerations Regarding the Sub-advisory Agreement
At a Board Meeting held on May 19-20, 2026, Delaware Management Company (the “Manager”), the investment adviser for the Nomura Diversified Income Fund, Nomura Wealth Builder Fund, Nomura Strategic Income Fund, Nomura Corporate Bond Fund, Nomura Extended Duration Bond Fund, Nomura Limited-Term Diversified Income Fund, Nomura Global Listed Real Assets Fund, Nomura VIP Investment Grade Series, Nomura VIP Limited Duration Bond Series, Nomura VIP Total Return Series, Nomura Asset Strategy Fund, Nomura Balanced Fund, Nomura Global Bond Fund, Nomura VIP Asset Strategy Series, Nomura VIP Balanced Series, Nomura VIP Corporate Bond Series and Nomura VIP Limited-Term Bond Series Delaware Management Company (each a “Fund” and together, the “Funds”), recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the appointment of Nomura Corporate Research and Asset Management Inc. (“NCRAM”) as sub-advisor to the Funds and the approval of the amendment of the existing sub-advisory agreement between DMC and NCRAM (the “Amended Sub-Advisory Agreement”) to include the Funds. In reaching the decision to approve the amendment, The Board considered and reviewed information about NCRAM, including its personnel, operations and financial condition. The Board reviewed a memorandum responding to requests that the Board submitted in advance that discussed (without limitation): the Amended Sub-Advisory Agreement and the various services proposed to be rendered by NCRAM; information concerning NCRAM’s organizational structure and the experience of its investment management personnel; and various other material items in relation to NCRAM’s personnel, organization and policies. The Board also reviewed a copy of NCRAM’s Form ADV; and a copy of the Amended Sub-Advisory Agreement and fee schedules.
In considering such materials, the Independent Trustees received assistance and advice from and met separately with independent counsel. While attention was given to all information furnished, the following discusses some primary factors relevant to the Board’s decision. This discussion of the information and factors considered by the Board (as well as the discussion above) is not intended to be exhaustive, but rather summarizes certain factors considered by the Board. In view of the wide variety of factors considered, the Board did not, unless otherwise noted, find it practicable to quantify or otherwise assign relative weights to the following factors. In addition, individual Trustees may have assigned different weights to various factors.
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services. The Board considered the nature, quality, and extent of services that NCRAM was expected to provide as a sub-advisor to the Funds. The Board took into account the investment process to be employed by NCRAM in connection with the sub-advisor’s responsibilities in conjunction with the Manager in managing the Funds, and the qualifications and experience of NCRAM’s team with regard to implementing the investment mandate of the Funds. The Board considered NCRAM’s personnel, operations, and its affiliation with the Manager, including that NCRAM was affiliated with the Manager. The Board also considered the Manager’s review and recommendation process with respect to NCRAM, and the Manager’s favorable assessment as to the nature, quality, and extent of the sub-advisory services expected to be provided by NCRAM to the Funds.
Investment Performance. In evaluating performance, the Board recognized that NCRAM had not yet managed the Funds. The Board then reviewed information on and considered NCRAM’s experience in managing other high income investment portfolios, noting that NCRAM had recently begun sub-advising several high-yield fixed income funds in the Nomura Funds complex. The Board also considered the Manager’s representation that the Manager would continue to provide oversight and monitor NCRAM’s services.
Profitability, Economies of Scale and Fall-Out Benefits. Information about NCRAM’s profitability from its relationship with the Funds was not available because it had not begun to provide services to the Funds. The Board was provided with pro forma profitability analyses of Nomura
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Investment Management Business Trust, including the estimated sub-advisory fee that would be paid to NCRAM. The Trustees also noted that economies of scale are shared with each Fund and its shareholders through reduced proportionate costs for shareholders and the Manager’s investment management fee breakpoints paid to the Manager so that as a Fund grows in size, its effective investment management fee rate declines.  They also noted that the Manager had put in place a fee waiver for each Fund that was currently in effect, other than for the Nomura Asset Strategy Fund which does not have a fee waiver.
The Board was also provided with information on potential fall-out benefits derived or to be derived by NCRAM in connection with its relationship to the Funds, including confirmation that NCRAM does not enter into soft dollar arrangements involving the receipt of third party research, and, therefore, does not expect to use soft dollar arrangements in the management of the Funds. The Board considered that NCRAM had recently begun sub-advising certain high-yield funds within the Nomura Funds complex and that it expects to receive the opportunity for wider distribution in the US retail market, which helps NCRAM grow and diversify its client base.
Sub-advisory Fees. The Board considered the appropriateness of the sub-advisory fees in light of the nature, extent, and quality of the sub-advisory services to be provided by NCRAM. The Board noted that the sub-advisory fees are paid by the Manager to NCRAM and are not additional fees borne by the Funds, and that the management fee paid by the Funds to the Manager would stay the same at current asset levels and are subject to breakpoints at higher asset levels. The Board concluded that the proposed advisory fee rates under the Amended Sub-Advisory Agreement are reasonable in relation to the services provided and that execution of the Amended Sub-Advisory Agreement is in the best interests of the Funds’ shareholders.
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Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios
Nomura VIP Pathfinder Aggressive Series
(formerly, Macquarie VIP Pathfinder Aggressive Series)
Nomura VIP Pathfinder Conservative Series
(formerly, Macquarie VIP Pathfinder Conservative Series)
Nomura VIP Pathfinder Moderate Series
(formerly, Macquarie VIP Pathfinder Moderate Series)
Nomura VIP Pathfinder Moderately Aggressive Series
(formerly, Macquarie VIP Pathfinder Moderately Aggressive Series)
Nomura VIP Pathfinder Moderately Conservative Series
(formerly, Macquarie VIP Pathfinder Moderately Conservative Series)
Nomura VIP Pathfinder Moderate – Managed Volatility Series
(formerly, Macquarie VIP Pathfinder Moderate – Managed Volatility Series)
Nomura VIP Pathfinder Moderately Aggressive – Managed Volatility Series
(formerly, Macquarie VIP Pathfinder Moderately Aggressive – Managed Volatility Series)
Nomura VIP Pathfinder Moderately Conservative – Managed Volatility Series
(formerly, Macquarie VIP Pathfinder Moderately Conservative – Managed Volatility Series)
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This report and the financial statements contained herein are submitted for the general information of the shareholders of the Series. This report is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors in the Series unless preceded or accompanied by an effective prospectus.
Form N-PORT and proxy voting information
Each Series files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-PORT. Each Series’ Form N-PORT, as well as a description of the policies and procedures that each Series uses to determine how to vote proxies (if any) relating to portfolio securities, is available without charge (i) upon request, by calling 800 523-1918; and (ii) on the SEC’s website at sec.gov. In addition, a description of the policies and procedures that each Series uses to determine how to vote proxies (if any) relating to portfolio securities and the Schedule of Investments included in each Series’ most recent Form N-PORT are available without charge on the Series’ website at nomuraassetmanagement.com/vip-literature.
Information (if any) regarding how each Series voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recently disclosed 12-month period ended June 30 is available without charge (i) through the Series’ website at nomuraassetmanagement.com/proxy; and (ii) on the SEC’s website at sec.gov.
Nomura Asset Management, unless otherwise stated, refers to the Nomura Asset Management International business. Nomura Asset Management is part of the Investment Management Division of the Nomura Group, providing integrated public and private market asset management services across equities, fixed income, private credit and multi-asset solutions to intermediary and institutional clients. Nomura Asset Management primarily operates through several distinct investment managers, which includes Nomura Investment Management Business Trust (NIMBT), a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) registered investment adviser. Investment advisory services are provided to the Nomura Funds by Delaware Management Company, a series of NIMBT. The Nomura Funds mutual funds are distributed by Delaware Distributors, L.P., a registered broker/dealer and member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and an affiliate of NIMBT. The Nomura Funds exchange-traded funds are distributed by Foreside Financial Services, LLC. Foreside Financial Services, LLC is not affiliated with any Nomura entity, including Delaware Management Company and Delaware Distributors, L.P.

 

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Schedules of investments
Nomura VIP Pathfinder Aggressive Series
June 30, 2026 (Unaudited)
    Number of
shares
Value (US $)
Affiliated Mutual Funds — 77.70%<<
Fixed Income Funds — 9.44%
Nomura VIP Corporate Bond Series – Service Class    934,773 $ 4,187,781
Nomura VIP High Income Series – Standard Class     45,202     124,306
Nomura VIP Limited-Term Bond Series – Service Class    108,596    493,026
   4,805,113
Global / International Equity Fund — 26.79%
Nomura VIP International Core Equity Series – Standard Class    715,060 13,636,186
  13,636,186
US Equity Funds — 41.47%
Nomura VIP Core Equity Series – Service Class    900,655 12,176,862
Nomura VIP Growth and Income Series – Standard Class    118,987   4,976,027
Nomura VIP Smid Cap Core Series – Service Class    178,386   2,786,385
Nomura VIP Value Series – Service Class    251,700  1,165,373
  21,104,647
Total Affiliated Mutual Funds
(cost $39,425,705)
39,545,946
 
Affiliated Exchange-Traded Funds — 22.11%<<
Nomura Focused International Core ETF    68,873   1,969,148
Nomura Focused Large Growth ETF   162,654   4,471,358
Nomura Transformational Technologies ETF   142,566  4,810,405
Total Affiliated Exchange-Traded Funds
(cost $10,539,646)
11,250,911
 
Short-Term Investments — 0.25%
Money Market Mutual Funds — 0.25%
BlackRock Liquidity FedFund – Institutional Shares (seven-day effective yield 3.54%)    31,230      31,230
Fidelity Investments Money Market Government Portfolio – Class I (seven-day effective yield 3.53%)    31,230      31,230
Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund – Institutional Shares (seven-day effective yield 3.59%)    31,231      31,231
    Number of
shares
Value (US $)
Short-Term Investments (continued)
Money Market Mutual Funds (continued)
Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds Government Portfolio – Institutional Class (seven-day effective yield 3.56%)    31,230 $    31,230
Total Short-Term Investments
(cost $124,921)
   124,921
Total Value of Securities—100.06%
(cost $50,090,272)
    50,921,778
Liabilities Net of Receivables and Other Assets—(0.06%)        (30,901)
Net Assets Applicable to 10,219,725 Shares Outstanding — 100.00%     $50,890,877
<< Affiliated company. See Note 2 in “Notes to financial statements.”
Summary of abbreviations:
ETF – Exchange-Traded Fund
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Schedules of investments
Nomura VIP Pathfinder Conservative Series
June 30, 2026 (Unaudited)
    Number of
shares
Value (US $)
Affiliated Mutual Funds — 84.15%<<
Fixed Income Funds — 48.74%
Nomura VIP Corporate Bond Series – Service Class    4,062,667 $18,200,748
Nomura VIP High Income Series – Standard Class      270,474     743,804
Nomura VIP Limited-Term Bond Series – Service Class    2,339,796 10,622,675
  29,567,227
Global / International Equity Fund — 9.05%
Nomura VIP International Core Equity Series – Standard Class      287,902  5,490,286
   5,490,286
US Equity Funds — 26.36%
Nomura VIP Core Equity Series – Service Class      724,882   9,800,408
Nomura VIP Growth and Income Series – Standard Class       77,634   3,246,657
Nomura VIP Smid Cap Core Series – Service Class      143,663   2,244,008
Nomura VIP Value Series – Service Class      152,218    704,769
  15,995,842
Total Affiliated Mutual Funds
(cost $57,899,633)
51,053,355
 
Affiliated Exchange-Traded Funds — 15.67%<<
Nomura Focused International Core ETF      28,117     803,893
Nomura Focused Large Growth ETF     152,468   4,191,345
Nomura Transformational Technologies ETF     133,639  4,509,194
Total Affiliated Exchange-Traded Funds
(cost $8,952,118)
 9,504,432
 
Short-Term Investments — 0.25%
Money Market Mutual Funds — 0.25%
BlackRock Liquidity FedFund – Institutional Shares (seven-day effective yield 3.54%)      37,558      37,558
Fidelity Investments Money Market Government Portfolio – Class I (seven-day effective yield 3.53%)      37,558      37,558
Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund – Institutional Shares (seven-day effective yield 3.59%)      37,558      37,558
    Number of
shares
Value (US $)
Short-Term Investments (continued)
Money Market Mutual Funds (continued)
Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds Government Portfolio – Institutional Class (seven-day effective yield 3.56%)      37,558 $    37,558
Total Short-Term Investments
(cost $150,232)
   150,232
Total Value of Securities—100.07%
(cost $67,001,983)
    60,708,019
Liabilities Net of Receivables and Other Assets—(0.07%)        (42,001)
Net Assets Applicable to 12,805,419 Shares Outstanding — 100.00%     $60,666,018
<< Affiliated company. See Note 2 in “Notes to financial statements.”
Summary of abbreviations:
ETF – Exchange-Traded Fund
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Schedules of investments
Nomura VIP Pathfinder Moderate Series
June 30, 2026 (Unaudited)
    Number of
shares
Value (US $)
Affiliated Mutual Funds — 81.03%<<
Fixed Income Funds — 29.02%
Nomura VIP Corporate Bond Series – Service Class    15,867,394 $ 71,085,923
Nomura VIP High Income Series – Standard Class       943,908   2,595,748
Nomura VIP Limited-Term Bond Series – Service Class     6,263,953  28,438,346
  102,120,017
Global / International Equity Fund — 17.99%
Nomura VIP International Core Equity Series – Standard Class     3,320,506  63,322,058
   63,322,058
US Equity Funds — 34.02%
Nomura VIP Core Equity Series – Service Class     5,231,429  70,728,921
Nomura VIP Growth and Income Series – Standard Class       638,849  26,716,678
Nomura VIP Smid Cap Core Series – Service Class     1,036,213  16,185,640
Nomura VIP Value Series – Service Class     1,317,231   6,098,779
  119,730,018
Total Affiliated Mutual Funds
(cost $304,337,405)
285,172,093
 
Affiliated Exchange-Traded Funds — 18.74%<<
Nomura Focused International Core ETF      320,930   9,175,710
Nomura Focused Large Growth ETF      994,884  27,349,361
Nomura Transformational Technologies ETF      872,016  29,423,215
Total Affiliated Exchange-Traded Funds
(cost $61,929,912)
 65,948,286
 
Short-Term Investments — 0.25%
Money Market Mutual Funds — 0.25%
BlackRock Liquidity FedFund – Institutional Shares (seven-day effective yield 3.54%)      217,566     217,566
Fidelity Investments Money Market Government Portfolio – Class I (seven-day effective yield 3.53%)      217,565     217,565
Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund – Institutional Shares (seven-day effective yield 3.59%)      217,565      217,565
    Number of
shares
Value (US $)
Short-Term Investments (continued)
Money Market Mutual Funds (continued)
Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds Government Portfolio – Institutional Class (seven-day effective yield 3.56%)      217,565 $    217,565
Total Short-Term Investments
(cost $870,261)
    870,261
Total Value of Securities—100.02%
(cost $367,137,578)
    351,990,640
Liabilities Net of Receivables and Other Assets—(0.02%)         (79,007)
Net Assets Applicable to 72,894,017 Shares Outstanding — 100.00%     $351,911,633
<< Affiliated company. See Note 2 in “Notes to financial statements.”
Summary of abbreviations:
ETF – Exchange-Traded Fund
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Schedules of investments
Nomura VIP Pathfinder Moderately Aggressive Series
June 30, 2026 (Unaudited)
    Number of
shares
Value (US $)
Affiliated Mutual Funds — 79.46%<<
Fixed Income Funds — 19.19%
Nomura VIP Corporate Bond Series – Service Class    14,677,308 $ 65,754,339
Nomura VIP High Income Series – Standard Class       777,260   2,137,467
Nomura VIP Limited-Term Bond Series – Service Class     3,496,692  15,874,982
   83,766,788
Global / International Equity Fund — 22.41%
Nomura VIP International Core Equity Series – Standard Class     5,129,145  97,812,797
   97,812,797
US Equity Funds — 37.86%
Nomura VIP Core Equity Series – Service Class     7,108,743  96,110,195
Nomura VIP Growth and Income Series – Standard Class       912,109  38,144,402
Nomura VIP Smid Cap Core Series – Service Class     1,422,254  22,215,611
Nomura VIP Value Series – Service Class     1,897,772   8,786,685
  165,256,893
Total Affiliated Mutual Funds
(cost $358,411,003)
346,836,478
 
Affiliated Exchange-Traded Funds — 20.31%<<
Nomura Focused International Core ETF      494,183  14,129,186
Nomura Focused Large Growth ETF    1,306,075  35,904,002
Nomura Transformational Technologies ETF    1,144,775  38,626,540
Total Affiliated Exchange-Traded Funds
(cost $83,178,630)
 88,659,728
 
Short-Term Investments — 0.25%
Money Market Mutual Funds — 0.25%
BlackRock Liquidity FedFund – Institutional Shares (seven-day effective yield 3.54%)      269,567     269,567
Fidelity Investments Money Market Government Portfolio – Class I (seven-day effective yield 3.53%)      269,567     269,567
Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund – Institutional Shares (seven-day effective yield 3.59%)      269,567      269,567
    Number of
shares
Value (US $)
Short-Term Investments (continued)
Money Market Mutual Funds (continued)
Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds Government Portfolio – Institutional Class (seven-day effective yield 3.56%)      269,566 $    269,566
Total Short-Term Investments
(cost $1,078,267)
  1,078,267
Total Value of Securities—100.02%
(cost $442,667,900)
    436,574,473
Liabilities Net of Receivables and Other Assets—(0.02%)         (87,695)
Net Assets Applicable to 87,290,090 Shares Outstanding — 100.00%     $436,486,778
<< Affiliated company. See Note 2 in “Notes to financial statements.”
Summary of abbreviations:
ETF – Exchange-Traded Fund
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Schedules of investments
Nomura VIP Pathfinder Moderately Conservative Series
June 30, 2026 (Unaudited)
    Number of
shares
Value (US $)
Affiliated Mutual Funds — 82.66%<<
Fixed Income Funds — 38.94%
Nomura VIP Corporate Bond Series – Service Class    6,128,476 $ 27,455,571
Nomura VIP High Income Series – Standard Class      388,933   1,069,566
Nomura VIP Limited-Term Bond Series – Service Class    3,046,168  13,829,603
   42,354,740
Global / International Equity Fund — 13.55%
Nomura VIP International Core Equity Series – Standard Class      773,105  14,743,111
   14,743,111
US Equity Funds — 30.17%
Nomura VIP Core Equity Series – Service Class    1,461,855  19,764,277
Nomura VIP Growth and Income Series – Standard Class      167,473   7,003,711
Nomura VIP Smid Cap Core Series – Service Class      286,157   4,469,771
Nomura VIP Value Series – Service Class      341,447   1,580,902
   32,818,661
Total Affiliated Mutual Funds
(cost $98,587,059)
 89,916,512
 
Affiliated Exchange-Traded Funds — 17.12%<<
Nomura Focused International Core ETF      74,763   2,137,549
Nomura Focused Large Growth ETF     288,864   7,940,871
Nomura Transformational Technologies ETF     253,190   8,543,036
Total Affiliated Exchange-Traded Funds
(cost $17,494,291)
 18,621,456
 
Short-Term Investments — 0.25%
Money Market Mutual Funds — 0.25%
BlackRock Liquidity FedFund – Institutional Shares (seven-day effective yield 3.54%)      67,188      67,188
Fidelity Investments Money Market Government Portfolio – Class I (seven-day effective yield 3.53%)      67,188      67,188
Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund – Institutional Shares (seven-day effective yield 3.59%)      67,188       67,188
    Number of
shares
Value (US $)
Short-Term Investments (continued)
Money Market Mutual Funds (continued)
Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds Government Portfolio – Institutional Class (seven-day effective yield 3.56%)      67,187 $     67,187
Total Short-Term Investments
(cost $268,751)
    268,751
Total Value of Securities—100.03%
(cost $116,350,101)
    108,806,719
Liabilities Net of Receivables and Other Assets—(0.03%)         (33,087)
Net Assets Applicable to 22,688,542 Shares Outstanding — 100.00%     $108,773,632
<< Affiliated company. See Note 2 in “Notes to financial statements.”
Summary of abbreviations:
ETF – Exchange-Traded Fund
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Schedules of investments
Nomura VIP Pathfinder Moderate – Managed Volatility Series
June 30, 2026 (Unaudited)
    Number of
shares
Value (US $)
Affiliated Mutual Funds — 79.52%<<
Fixed Income Funds — 28.48%
Nomura VIP Corporate Bond Series – Service Class    14,598,087 $ 65,399,429
Nomura VIP High Income Series – Standard Class       866,587   2,383,114
Nomura VIP Limited-Term Bond Series – Service Class     5,758,892  26,145,369
   93,927,912
Global / International Equity Fund — 17.66%
Nomura VIP International Core Equity Series – Standard Class     3,053,882  58,237,531
   58,237,531
US Equity Funds — 33.38%
Nomura VIP Core Equity Series – Service Class     4,812,438  65,064,165
Nomura VIP Growth and Income Series – Standard Class       587,157  24,554,913
Nomura VIP Smid Cap Core Series – Service Class       952,755  14,882,032
Nomura VIP Value Series – Service Class     1,213,367   5,617,888
  110,118,998
Total Affiliated Mutual Funds
(cost $281,363,260)
262,284,441
 
Affiliated Exchange-Traded Funds — 18.51%<<
Nomura Focused International Core ETF      296,687   8,482,578
Nomura Focused Large Growth ETF      920,847  25,314,084
Nomura Transformational Technologies ETF      807,123  27,233,622
Total Affiliated Exchange-Traded Funds
(cost $57,291,369)
 61,030,284
 
Short-Term Investments — 1.78%
Money Market Mutual Funds — 1.78%
BlackRock Liquidity FedFund – Institutional Shares (seven-day effective yield 3.54%)    1,470,032   1,470,032
Fidelity Investments Money Market Government Portfolio – Class I (seven-day effective yield 3.53%)    1,470,032   1,470,032
Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund – Institutional Shares (seven-day effective yield 3.59%)    1,470,032    1,470,032
    Number of
shares
Value (US $)
Short-Term Investments (continued)
Money Market Mutual Funds (continued)
Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds Government Portfolio – Institutional Class (seven-day effective yield 3.56%)    1,470,032 $  1,470,032
Total Short-Term Investments
(cost $5,880,128)
  5,880,128
Total Value of Securities—99.81%
(cost $344,534,757)
    329,194,853
Receivables and Other Assets Net of Liabilities—0.19%         633,535
Net Assets Applicable to 67,561,005 Shares Outstanding — 100.00%     $329,828,388
<< Affiliated company. See Note 2 in “Notes to financial statements.”
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The following futures contracts were outstanding at June 30, 2026:1
Futures Contracts
Exchange-Traded
Contracts to
Buy (Sell)
  Notional
Amount
  Notional
Cost
(Proceeds)
  Expiration
Date
  Value/
Unrealized
Depreciation
  Variation
Margin
Due from
(Due to)
Brokers
Short Contracts:  
E-Mini Russell 2000 Index  
   (11)     $(1,675,080)   $(1,632,203)   9/18/26   $(42,877)   $(8,250)
E-Mini S&P 500 Index  
   (25)     (9,435,313)   (9,373,927)   9/18/26   (61,386)   (60,000)
Total Futures Contracts   $(11,006,130)       $(104,263)   $(68,250)
The use of futures contracts involves elements of market risk and risks in excess of the amounts disclosed in the financial statements. The notional amounts presented above represent the Series’ total exposure in such contracts, whereas only the variation margin is reflected in the Series’ net assets.
1 See Note 6 in “Notes to financial statements.”
Summary of abbreviations:
ETF – Exchange-Traded Fund
S&P – Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Schedules of investments
Nomura VIP Pathfinder Moderately Aggressive – Managed Volatility Series
June 30, 2026 (Unaudited)
    Number of
shares
Value (US $)
Affiliated Mutual Funds — 78.15%<<
Fixed Income Funds — 18.89%
Nomura VIP Corporate Bond Series – Service Class    1,590,561 $ 7,125,714
Nomura VIP High Income Series – Standard Class       83,750     230,314
Nomura VIP Limited-Term Bond Series – Service Class      380,388  1,726,960
   9,082,988
Global / International Equity Fund — 22.04%
Nomura VIP International Core Equity Series – Standard Class      555,749 10,598,127
  10,598,127
US Equity Funds — 37.22%
Nomura VIP Core Equity Series – Service Class      770,123 10,412,065
Nomura VIP Growth and Income Series – Standard Class       98,794   4,131,555
Nomura VIP Smid Cap Core Series – Service Class      153,990   2,405,322
Nomura VIP Value Series – Service Class      205,120    949,705
  17,898,647
Total Affiliated Mutual Funds
(cost $39,468,578)
37,579,762
 
Affiliated Exchange-Traded Funds — 19.90%<<
Nomura Focused International Core ETF      53,417   1,527,245
Nomura Focused Large Growth ETF     140,986   3,875,705
Nomura Transformational Technologies ETF     123,574  4,169,585
Total Affiliated Exchange-Traded Funds
(cost $8,978,719)
 9,572,535
 
Short-Term Investments — 1.82%
Money Market Mutual Funds — 1.82%
BlackRock Liquidity FedFund – Institutional Shares (seven-day effective yield 3.54%)     218,407     218,407
Fidelity Investments Money Market Government Portfolio – Class I (seven-day effective yield 3.53%)     218,407     218,407
Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund – Institutional Shares (seven-day effective yield 3.59%)     218,406     218,406
    Number of
shares
Value (US $)
Short-Term Investments (continued)
Money Market Mutual Funds (continued)
Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds Government Portfolio – Institutional Class (seven-day effective yield 3.56%)     218,407 $   218,407
Total Short-Term Investments
(cost $873,627)
   873,627
Total Value of Securities—99.87%
(cost $49,320,924)
    48,025,924
Receivables and Other Assets Net of Liabilities—0.13%         61,464
Net Assets Applicable to 8,998,765 Shares Outstanding — 100.00%     $48,087,388
<< Affiliated company. See Note 2 in “Notes to financial statements.”
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The following futures contracts were outstanding at June 30, 2026:1
Futures Contracts
Exchange-Traded
Contracts to
Buy (Sell)
  Notional
Amount
  Notional
Cost
(Proceeds)
  Expiration
Date
  Value/
Unrealized
Depreciation
  Variation
Margin
Due from
(Due to)
Brokers
Short Contracts:  
E-Mini Russell 2000 Index  
   (1)     $(152,280)   $(148,382)   9/18/26   $(3,898)   $(750)
E-Mini S&P 500 Index  
   (3)     (1,132,237)   (1,124,871)   9/18/26   (7,366)   (7,200)
Total Futures Contracts   $(1,273,253)       $(11,264)   $(7,950)
The use of futures contracts involves elements of market risk and risks in excess of the amounts disclosed in the financial statements. The notional amounts presented above represent the Series’ total exposure in such contracts, whereas only the variation margin is reflected in the Series’ net assets.
1 See Note 6 in “Notes to financial statements.”
Summary of abbreviations:
ETF – Exchange-Traded Fund
S&P – Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Schedules of investments
Nomura VIP Pathfinder Moderately Conservative – Managed Volatility Series
June 30, 2026 (Unaudited)
    Number of
shares
Value (US $)
Affiliated Mutual Funds — 81.05%<<
Fixed Income Funds — 38.18%
Nomura VIP Corporate Bond Series – Service Class    1,060,200 $ 4,749,694
Nomura VIP High Income Series – Standard Class       66,856     183,853
Nomura VIP Limited-Term Bond Series – Service Class      526,857  2,391,932
   7,325,479
Global / International Equity Fund — 13.30%
Nomura VIP International Core Equity Series – Standard Class      133,845  2,552,423
   2,552,423
US Equity Funds — 29.57%
Nomura VIP Core Equity Series – Service Class      252,817   3,418,089
Nomura VIP Growth and Income Series – Standard Class       28,987   1,212,222
Nomura VIP Smid Cap Core Series – Service Class       49,448     772,383
Nomura VIP Value Series – Service Class       58,726    271,903
   5,674,597
Total Affiliated Mutual Funds
(cost $17,446,003)
15,552,499
 
Affiliated Exchange-Traded Funds — 17.07%<<
Nomura Focused International Core ETF      12,984     371,225
Nomura Focused Large Growth ETF      50,877   1,398,609
Nomura Transformational Technologies ETF      44,593  1,504,639
Total Affiliated Exchange-Traded Funds
(cost $3,075,517)
 3,274,473
 
Short-Term Investments — 1.67%
Money Market Mutual Funds — 1.67%
BlackRock Liquidity FedFund – Institutional Shares (seven-day effective yield 3.54%)      80,320      80,320
Fidelity Investments Money Market Government Portfolio – Class I (seven-day effective yield 3.53%)      80,320      80,320
Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund – Institutional Shares (seven-day effective yield 3.59%)      80,321      80,321
    Number of
shares
Value (US $)
Short-Term Investments (continued)
Money Market Mutual Funds (continued)
Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds Government Portfolio – Institutional Class (seven-day effective yield 3.56%)      80,321 $    80,321
Total Short-Term Investments
(cost $321,282)
   321,282
Total Value of Securities—99.79%
(cost $20,842,802)
    19,148,254
Receivables and Other Assets Net of Liabilities—0.21%         40,103
Net Assets Applicable to 5,231,048 Shares Outstanding — 100.00%     $19,188,357
<< Affiliated company. See Note 2 in “Notes to financial statements.”
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The following futures contracts were outstanding at June 30, 2026:1
Futures Contracts
Exchange-Traded
Contracts to
Buy (Sell)
  Notional
Amount
  Notional
Cost
(Proceeds)
  Expiration
Date
  Value/
Unrealized
Depreciation
  Variation
Margin
Due from
(Due to)
Brokers
Short Contracts:  
E-Mini Russell 2000 Index  
   (1)     $(152,280)   $(148,382)   9/18/26   $(3,898)   $(750)
E-Mini S&P 500 Index  
   (2)     (754,825)   (749,914)   9/18/26   (4,911)   (4,800)
Total Futures Contracts   $(898,296)       $(8,809)   $(5,550)
The use of futures contracts involves elements of market risk and risks in excess of the amounts disclosed in the financial statements. The notional amounts presented above represent the Series’ total exposure in such contracts, whereas only the variation margin is reflected in the Series’ net assets.
1 See Note 6 in “Notes to financial statements.”
Summary of abbreviations:
ETF – Exchange-Traded Fund
S&P – Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statements of assets and liabilities
Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios
June 30, 2026 (Unaudited)
  Nomura VIP
Pathfinder Aggressive
Series
  Nomura VIP
Pathfinder
Conservative
Series
  Nomura VIP
Pathfinder Moderate
Series
  Nomura VIP
Pathfinder Moderately
Aggressive Series
Assets:              
Investments, at value* $124,921   $150,232   $870,261   $1,078,267
Investments of affiliated issuers, at value** 50,796,857   60,557,787   351,120,379   435,496,206
Receivable for series shares sold 2,953   1,250   786   2,737
Dividends receivable 362   439   2,435   3,011
Prepaid expenses 228   236   1,454   1,749
Receivable for securities sold   12,580   247,107   309,188
Total Assets 50,925,321   60,722,524   352,242,422   436,891,158
Liabilities:              
Accounting and administration expenses payable to non-affiliates 13,103   13,503   22,264   24,560
Audit and tax fees payable 8,958   16,933   8,695   8,630
Trustees' fees payable to non-affiliates 4,334   5,059   34,495   41,140
Reports and statements to shareholders expenses payable 2,414   2,443   2,959   3,097
Legal fees payable to non-affiliates 2,173   2,789   13,057   15,629
Payable for series shares redeemed 1,459   13,443   241,247   301,683
Other accrued expenses 1,083   1,269   3,563   4,189
Accounting and administration expenses payable to affiliates 518   563   1,656   1,957
Dividend disbursing and transfer agent fees and expenses payable to affiliates 312   385   2,186   2,682
Legal fees payable to affiliates 90   119   667   813
Total Liabilities 34,444   56,506   330,789   404,380
Total Net Assets $50,890,877   $60,666,018   $351,911,633   $436,486,778
 
Net Assets Consist of:              
Paid-in capital $44,299,893   $62,919,025   $332,871,935   $397,237,470
Total distributable earnings (loss) 6,590,984   (2,253,007)   19,039,698   39,249,308
Total Net Assets $50,890,877   $60,666,018   $351,911,633   $436,486,778
 
Net Asset Value              
 
Service Class:              
Net assets $50,890,877   $60,666,018   $351,911,633   $436,486,778
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding, unlimited authorization, no par 10,219,725   12,805,419   72,894,017   87,290,090
Net asset value per share $4.98   $4.74   $4.83   $5.00

*Investments, at cost
$124,921   $150,232   $870,261   $1,078,267
**Investments of affiliated issuers, at cost 49,965,351   66,851,751   366,267,317   441,589,633
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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  Nomura VIP
Pathfinder Moderately
Conservative Series
  Nomura VIP
Pathfinder Moderate –
Managed Volatility
Series
  Nomura VIP
Pathfinder Moderately
Aggressive – Managed
Volatility Series
  Nomura VIP
Pathfinder Moderately
Conservative – Managed
Volatility Series
Assets:              
Investments, at value* $268,751   $5,880,128   $873,627   $321,282
Investments of affiliated issuers, at value** 108,537,968   323,314,725   47,152,297   18,826,972
Cash   6,215   3,089   5,868
Cash collateral due from broker on futures contracts   663,785   76,911   54,132
Receivable for securities sold 180,668   120,491   19,335   8,644
Dividends receivable 776   17,419   2,551   972
Prepaid expenses 472   1,319   162   73
Receivable for series shares sold 3   131    
Receivable due from investment manager     1,631   4,555
Total Assets 108,988,638   330,004,213   48,129,603   19,222,498
Liabilities:              
Payable for series shares redeemed 177,673   13,443   3,724   743
Accounting and administration expenses payable to non-affiliates 14,990   21,894   13,085   12,295
Trustees' fees payable to non-affiliates 11,049   12,225   1,833   1,366
Legal fees payable to non-affiliates 4,512   12,358   1,626   754
Reports and statements to shareholders expenses payable 2,519   2,945   2,393   2,398
Other accrued expenses 1,695   4,245   1,662   1,411
Audit and tax fees payable 917   8,706   8,958   8,980
Accounting and administration expenses payable to affiliates 748   1,598   510   406
Dividend disbursing and transfer agent fees and expenses payable to affiliates 691   2,091   298   127
Legal fees payable to affiliates 212   730   176   111
Investment management fees payable to affiliates   27,340    
Variation margin due to broker on futures contracts   68,250   7,950   5,550
Total Liabilities 215,006   175,825   42,215   34,141
Total Net Assets $108,773,632   $329,828,388   $48,087,388   $19,188,357
 
Net Assets Consist of:              
Paid-in capital $106,580,858   $322,188,953   $48,256,494   $21,512,867
Total distributable earnings (loss) 2,192,774   7,639,435   (169,106)   (2,324,510)
Total Net Assets $108,773,632   $329,828,388   $48,087,388   $19,188,357
 
Net Asset Value              
 
Service Class:              
Net assets $108,773,632   $329,828,388   $48,087,388   $19,188,357
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding, unlimited authorization, no par 22,688,542   67,561,005   8,998,765   5,231,048
Net asset value per share $4.79   $4.88   $5.34   $3.67

*Investments, at cost
$268,751   $5,880,128   $873,627   $321,282
**Investments of affiliated issuers, at cost 116,081,350   338,654,629   48,447,297   20,521,520
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statements of operations
Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios
Six months ended June 30, 2026 (Unaudited)
  Nomura VIP
Pathfinder Aggressive
Series
  Nomura VIP
Pathfinder
Conservative
Series
  Nomura VIP
Pathfinder Moderate
Series
  Nomura VIP
Pathfinder Moderately
Aggressive Series
Investment Income:              
Dividends from affiliated funds $557,588   $1,745,015   $6,895,204   $6,674,568
Dividends 2,182   2,681   15,119   18,598
  559,770   1,747,696   6,910,323   6,693,166
 
Expenses:              
Accounting and administration expenses 17,067   17,712   32,767   36,840
Audit and tax fees 12,911   11,270   13,822   14,052
Reports and statements to shareholders expenses 5,317   5,347   5,879   6,021
Legal fees 2,425   3,038   15,212   18,373
Dividend disbursing, transfer agent and sub-transfer agent fees and expenses 1,990   2,474   13,977   17,085
Trustees’ fees 1,554   1,986   11,605   14,076
Custodian fees 229   303   1,635   1,984
Other 1,232   1,379   4,136   5,013
  42,725   43,509   99,033   113,444
Less expenses paid indirectly (1)   (1)   (1)   (1)
Total operating expenses 42,724   43,508   99,032   113,443
Net Investment Income (Loss) 517,046   1,704,188   6,811,291   6,579,723
 
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss):              
Net realized gain (loss) on:              
Affiliated funds 1,938,726   1,253,200   10,003,965   13,985,471
Capital gain distributions received from investments in affiliated funds 3,425,680   2,267,495   18,213,896   25,832,006
Net realized gain (loss) 5,364,406   3,520,695   28,217,861   39,817,477
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:              
Affiliated funds (334,050)   (974,848)   (3,581,591)   (3,287,579)
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) 5,030,356   2,545,847   24,636,270   36,529,898
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations $5,547,402   $4,250,035   $31,447,561   $43,109,621
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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  Nomura VIP
Pathfinder Moderately
Conservative Series
  Nomura VIP
Pathfinder Moderate –
Managed Volatility
Series
  Nomura VIP
Pathfinder Moderately
Aggressive – Managed
Volatility Series
  Nomura VIP
Pathfinder Moderately
Conservative – Managed
Volatility Series
Investment Income:              
Dividends from affiliated funds $2,597,770   $6,394,225   $723,207   $453,169
Dividends 4,721   96,291   13,752   5,549
Interest   17,585   2,637   1,214
  2,602,491   6,508,101   739,596   459,932
 
Expenses:              
Management fees   327,896   46,877   19,418
Accounting and administration expenses 20,254   32,014   16,979   15,567
Audit and tax fees 14,782   13,788   12,911   12,830
Reports and statements to shareholders expenses 5,437   5,866   5,321   5,282
Legal fees 5,087   15,192   2,832   1,612
Dividend disbursing, transfer agent and sub-transfer agent fees and expenses 4,436   13,378   1,918   832
Trustees’ fees 3,687   9,867   1,410   663
Custodian fees 528   1,852   477   352
Other 1,839   4,056   1,255   988
  56,050   423,909   89,980   57,544
Less expenses waived and reimbursed   (75,176)   (40,185)   (36,858)
Less expenses paid indirectly (1)     (1)  
Total operating expenses 56,049   348,733   49,794   20,686
Net Investment Income (Loss) 2,546,442   6,159,368   689,802   439,246
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Statements of operations
Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios 
  Nomura VIP
Pathfinder Moderately
Conservative Series
  Nomura VIP
Pathfinder Moderate –
Managed Volatility
Series
  Nomura VIP
Pathfinder Moderately
Aggressive – Managed
Volatility Series
  Nomura VIP
Pathfinder Moderately
Conservative – Managed
Volatility Series
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss):              
Net realized gain (loss) on:              
Affiliated funds $2,630,786   $8,978,817   $1,459,971   $369,729
Capital gain distributions received from investments in affiliated funds 4,803,344   16,889,025   2,798,272   838,520
Futures contracts   (2,120,113)   (278,001)   (133,787)
Net realized gain (loss) 7,434,130   23,747,729   3,980,242   1,074,462
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:              
Affiliated funds (1,321,702)   (2,853,429)   (256,248)   (119,518)
Futures contracts   (122,453)   (13,835)   (12,161)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) (1,321,702)   (2,975,882)   (270,083)   (131,679)
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) 6,112,428   20,771,847   3,710,159   942,783
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations $8,658,870   $26,931,215   $4,399,961   $1,382,029
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statements of changes in net assets
Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios
  Nomura VIP
Pathfinder Aggressive
Series
  Nomura VIP
Pathfinder
Conservative
Series
  Six months
ended
6/30/26
(Unaudited)
  Year ended
12/31/25
  Six months
ended
6/30/26
(Unaudited)
  Year ended
12/31/25
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations:              
Net investment income (loss) $517,046   $667,083   $1,704,188   $1,896,987
Net realized gain (loss) 5,364,406   1,107,765   3,520,695   (798,688)      
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) (334,050)   5,510,626   (974,848)   5,235,090
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations 5,547,402   7,285,474   4,250,035   6,333,389
 
Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders from:              
Distributable earnings:              
Service Class (1,835,748)   (848,085)   (2,136,671)   (1,997,030)
 
Capital Share Transactions (See Note 4):              
Proceeds from shares sold:              
Service Class 1,129,427   999,246   541,661   1,080,567
 
Net asset value of shares issued upon reinvestment of dividends and distributions:              
Service Class 1,835,748   848,085   2,136,671   1,997,030
  2,965,175   1,847,331   2,678,332   3,077,597
Cost of shares redeemed:              
Service Class (5,789,377)   (7,022,855)   (6,188,647)   (13,428,543)
Decrease in net assets derived from capital share transactions (2,824,202)   (5,175,524)   (3,510,315)   (10,350,946)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets 887,452   1,261,865   (1,396,951)   (6,014,587)
 
Net Assets:              
Beginning of period 50,003,425   48,741,560   62,062,969   68,077,556
End of period $50,890,877   $50,003,425   $60,666,018   $62,062,969
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statements of changes in net assets
Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios 
  Nomura VIP
Pathfinder Moderate
Series
  Nomura VIP
Pathfinder Moderately
Aggressive Series
  Six months
ended
6/30/26
(Unaudited)
  Year ended
12/31/25
  Six months
ended
6/30/26
(Unaudited)
  Year ended
12/31/25
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations:              
Net investment income (loss) $6,811,291   $8,156,980   $6,579,723   $8,282,707
Net realized gain (loss) 28,217,861   4,371,089   39,817,477   7,877,928
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) (3,581,591)   32,660,274   (3,287,579)   44,412,192
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations 31,447,561   45,188,343   43,109,621   60,572,827
 
Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders from:              
Distributable earnings:              
Service Class (11,888,862)   (9,018,155)   (14,019,204)   (9,927,861)
 
Capital Share Transactions (See Note 4):              
Proceeds from shares sold:              
Service Class 743,094   958,742   1,357,735   2,264,535
 
Net asset value of shares issued upon reinvestment of dividends and distributions:              
Service Class 11,888,862   9,018,155   14,019,204   9,927,861
  12,631,956   9,976,897   15,376,939   12,192,396
Cost of shares redeemed:              
Service Class (31,959,616)   (71,745,021)   (38,730,531)   (92,978,292)
Decrease in net assets derived from capital share transactions (19,327,660)   (61,768,124)   (23,353,592)   (80,785,896)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets 231,039   (25,597,936)   5,736,825   (30,140,930)
 
Net Assets:              
Beginning of period 351,680,594   377,278,530   430,749,953   460,890,883
End of period $351,911,633   $351,680,594   $436,486,778   $430,749,953
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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  Nomura VIP
Pathfinder Moderately
Conservative Series
  Nomura VIP
Pathfinder Moderate –
Managed Volatility
Series
  Six months
ended
6/30/26
(Unaudited)
  Year ended
12/31/25
  Six months
ended
6/30/26
(Unaudited)
  Year ended
12/31/25
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations:              
Net investment income (loss) $2,546,442   $3,028,991   $6,159,368   $7,321,926
Net realized gain (loss) 7,434,130   1,112,787   23,747,729   (4,625,664)      
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) (1,321,702)   8,813,831   (2,975,882)   33,107,531
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations 8,658,870   12,955,609   26,931,215   35,803,793
 
Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders from:              
Distributable earnings:              
Service Class (4,225,411)   (3,445,965)   (8,953,623)   (8,691,420)
 
Capital Share Transactions (See Note 4):              
Proceeds from shares sold:              
Service Class 837,466   1,213,004   1,079,592   4,901,274
 
Net asset value of shares issued upon reinvestment of dividends and distributions:              
Service Class 4,225,411   3,445,965   8,953,623   8,691,420
  5,062,877   4,658,969   10,033,215   13,592,694
Cost of shares redeemed:              
Service Class (12,597,091)   (22,580,978)   (33,892,382)   (83,827,465)
Decrease in net assets derived from capital share transactions (7,534,214)   (17,922,009)   (23,859,167)   (70,234,771)
Net Decrease in Net Assets (3,100,755)   (8,412,365)   (5,881,575)   (43,122,398)
 
Net Assets:              
Beginning of period 111,874,387   120,286,752   335,709,963   378,832,361
End of period $108,773,632   $111,874,387   $329,828,388   $335,709,963
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statements of changes in net assets
Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios 
  Nomura VIP
Pathfinder Moderately
Aggressive – Managed
Volatility Series
  Nomura VIP
Pathfinder Moderately
Conservative – Managed
Volatility Series
  Six months
ended
6/30/26
(Unaudited)
  Year ended
12/31/25
  Six months
ended
6/30/26
(Unaudited)
  Year ended
12/31/25
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations:              
Net investment income (loss) $689,802   $859,748   $439,246   $584,936
Net realized gain (loss) 3,980,242   (1,005,555)   1,074,462   (845,011)      
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) (270,083)   5,898,236   (131,679)   2,246,276
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations 4,399,961   5,752,429   1,382,029   1,986,201
 
Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders from:              
Distributable earnings:              
Service Class (1,116,581)   (1,172,208)   (680,629)   (634,962)
 
Capital Share Transactions (See Note 4):              
Proceeds from shares sold:              
Service Class 614,662   940,818   263,447   2,069,512
 
Net asset value of shares issued upon reinvestment of dividends and distributions:              
Service Class 1,116,581   1,172,208   680,629   634,962
  1,731,243   2,113,026   944,076   2,704,474
Cost of shares redeemed:              
Service Class (5,025,925)   (13,541,703)   (3,239,176)   (7,219,251)
Decrease in net assets derived from capital share transactions (3,294,682)   (11,428,677)   (2,295,100)   (4,514,777)
Net Decrease in Net Assets (11,302)   (6,848,456)   (1,593,700)   (3,163,538)
 
Net Assets:              
Beginning of period 48,098,690   54,947,146   20,782,057   23,945,595
End of period $48,087,388   $48,098,690   $19,188,357   $20,782,057
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial highlights
Nomura VIP Pathfinder Aggressive Series Service Class
Selected data for the share of the Series outstanding throughout each period were as follows:
    Six months ended
6/30/261
(Unaudited)
  Year ended  
    12/31/25   12/31/24   12/31/23   12/31/22   12/31/21  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $4.62   $4.06   $3.72   $4.07   $5.47   $4.92
   
Income (loss) from investment operations:                        
Net investment income2   0.05   0.06   0.04   0.04   0.05   0.08
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   0.49   0.58   0.37   0.59   (0.97)   0.82
Total from investment operations   0.54   0.64   0.41   0.63   (0.92)   0.90
   
Less dividends and distributions from:                        
Net investment income   (0.09)   (0.08)   (0.05)   (0.27)   (0.09)   (0.09)
Net realized gain   (0.09)     (0.02)   (0.71)   (0.39)   (0.26)
Total dividends and distributions   (0.18)   (0.08)   (0.07)   (0.98)   (0.48)   (0.35)
   
Net asset value, end of period   $4.98   $4.62   $4.06   $3.72   $4.07   $5.47
   
Total return3   11.83%   15.86%   10.99%   17.51%   (16.72%)   18.93%
   
Ratios and supplemental data:                        
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)   $50,891   $50,003   $48,742   $53,655   $53,652   $744
Ratio of expenses to average net assets5   0.17%   0.15%   0.12%   0.17%   0.21%   0.07%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived5   0.17%   0.15%   0.12%   0.17%   0.21%   0.07%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   2.08%   1.36%   1.02%   0.97%   1.24%   1.62%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived   2.08%   1.36%   1.02%   0.97%   1.24%   1.62%
Portfolio turnover   27%   46%   55%   34%   30%   18%
1 Ratios have been annualized and total return and portfolio turnover have not been annualized.
2 Calculated using average shares outstanding.
3 Total return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions at net asset value. Total return does not include fees, charges, or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios serves as an underlying investment vehicle.
4 Net assets reported in millions.
5 Expense ratios do not include expenses of any investment companies in which the Series invests.
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial highlights
Nomura VIP Pathfinder Conservative Series Service Class 
Selected data for the share of the Series outstanding throughout each period were as follows:
    Six months ended
6/30/261
(Unaudited)
  Year ended  
    12/31/25   12/31/24   12/31/23   12/31/22   12/31/21  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $4.58   $4.28   $4.08   $4.22   $5.50   $5.31
   
Income (loss) from investment operations:                        
Net investment income2   0.13   0.13   0.09   0.06   0.07   0.13
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   0.20   0.30   0.24   0.43   (0.84)   0.39
Total from investment operations   0.33   0.43   0.33   0.49   (0.77)   0.52
   
Less dividends and distributions from:                        
Net investment income   (0.17)   (0.13)   (0.08)   (0.19)   (0.13)   (0.10)
Net realized gain       (0.05)   (0.44)   (0.38)   (0.23)
Total dividends and distributions   (0.17)   (0.13)   (0.13)   (0.63)   (0.51)   (0.33)
   
Net asset value, end of period   $4.74   $4.58   $4.28   $4.08   $4.22   $5.50
   
Total return3   7.20%   10.44%   8.05%   12.53%   (14.09%)   10.18%
   
Ratios and supplemental data:                        
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)   $60,666   $62,063   $68,078   $80,639   $84,236   $1104
Ratio of expenses to average net assets5   0.14%   0.14%   0.11%   0.10%   0.15%   0.06%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived5   0.14%   0.14%   0.11%   0.10%   0.15%   0.06%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   5.58%   2.93%   2.25%   1.56%   1.44%   2.32%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived   5.58%   2.93%   2.25%   1.56%   1.44%   2.32%
Portfolio turnover   22%   35%   32%   27%   29%   27%
1 Ratios have been annualized and total return and portfolio turnover have not been annualized.
2 Calculated using average shares outstanding.
3 Total return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions at net asset value. Total return does not include fees, charges, or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios serves as an underlying investment vehicle.
4 Net assets reported in millions.
5 Expense ratios do not include expenses of any investment companies in which the Series invests.
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Nomura VIP Pathfinder Moderate Series Service Class
Selected data for the share of the Series outstanding throughout each period were as follows:
    Six months ended
6/30/261
(Unaudited)
  Year ended  
    12/31/25   12/31/24   12/31/23   12/31/22   12/31/21  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $4.57   $4.13   $3.84   $4.10   $5.51   $5.15
   
Income (loss) from investment operations:                        
Net investment income2   0.09   0.10   0.07   0.05   0.07   0.11
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   0.34   0.45   0.28   0.51   (0.91)   0.61
Total from investment operations   0.43   0.55   0.35   0.56   (0.84)   0.72
   
Less dividends and distributions from:                        
Net investment income   (0.14)   (0.11)   (0.06)   (0.24)   (0.12)   (0.11)
Net realized gain   (0.03)       (0.58)   (0.45)   (0.25)
Total dividends and distributions   (0.17)   (0.11)   (0.06)   (0.82)   (0.57)   (0.36)
   
Net asset value, end of period   $4.83   $4.57   $4.13   $3.84   $4.10   $5.51
   
Total return3   9.41%   13.50%   9.27%   15.33%   (15.26%)   14.66%
   
Ratios and supplemental data:                        
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)   $351,912   $351,681   $377,279   $434,485   $465,595   $6354
Ratio of expenses to average net assets5   0.06%   0.05%   0.05%   0.04%   0.06%   0.03%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived5   0.06%   0.05%   0.05%   0.04%   0.06%   0.03%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   3.95%   2.24%   1.68%   1.36%   1.46%   2.05%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived   3.95%   2.24%   1.68%   1.36%   1.46%   2.05%
Portfolio turnover   24%   39%   42%   29%   28%   18%
1 Ratios have been annualized and total return and portfolio turnover have not been annualized.
2 Calculated using average shares outstanding.
3 Total return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions at net asset value. Total return does not include fees, charges, or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios serves as an underlying investment vehicle.
4 Net assets reported in millions.
5 Expense ratios do not include expenses of any investment companies in which the Series invests.
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial highlights
Nomura VIP Pathfinder Moderately Aggressive Series Service Class 
Selected data for the share of the Series outstanding throughout each period were as follows:
    Six months ended
6/30/261
(Unaudited)
  Year ended  
    12/31/25   12/31/24   12/31/23   12/31/22   12/31/21  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $4.67   $4.17   $3.84   $4.15   $5.66   $5.18
   
Income (loss) from investment operations:                        
Net investment income2   0.07   0.08   0.06   0.05   0.06   0.10
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   0.42   0.52   0.33   0.55   (0.96)   0.75
Total from investment operations   0.49   0.60   0.39   0.60   (0.90)   0.85
   
Less dividends and distributions from:                        
Net investment income   (0.12)   (0.10)   (0.06)   (0.26)   (0.12)   (0.10)
Net realized gain   (0.04)       (0.65)   (0.49)   (0.27)
Total dividends and distributions   (0.16)   (0.10)   (0.06)   (0.91)   (0.61)   (0.37)
   
Net asset value, end of period   $5.00   $4.67   $4.17   $3.84   $4.15   $5.66
   
Total return3   10.66%   14.59%   10.22%   16.53%   (15.90%)   16.88%
   
Ratios and supplemental data:                        
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)   $436,487   $430,750   $460,891   $538,219   $565,995   $7774
Ratio of expenses to average net assets5   0.05%   0.05%   0.05%   0.03%   0.06%   0.03%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived5   0.05%   0.05%   0.05%   0.03%   0.06%   0.03%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   3.10%   1.87%   1.39%   1.24%   1.43%   1.88%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived   3.10%   1.87%   1.39%   1.24%   1.43%   1.88%
Portfolio turnover   25%   41%   49%   32%   28%   17%
1 Ratios have been annualized and total return and portfolio turnover have not been annualized.
2 Calculated using average shares outstanding.
3 Total return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions at net asset value. Total return does not include fees, charges, or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios serves as an underlying investment vehicle.
4 Net assets reported in millions.
5 Expense ratios do not include expenses of any investment companies in which the Series invests.
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Nomura VIP Pathfinder Moderately Conservative Series Service Class
Selected data for the share of the Series outstanding throughout each period were as follows:
    Six months ended
6/30/261
(Unaudited)
  Year ended  
    12/31/25   12/31/24   12/31/23   12/31/22   12/31/21  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $4.61   $4.24   $3.97   $4.18   $5.53   $5.26
   
Income (loss) from investment operations:                        
Net investment income2   0.11   0.11   0.08   0.06   0.06   0.12
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   0.26   0.39   0.26   0.46   (0.87)   0.51
Total from investment operations   0.37   0.50   0.34   0.52   (0.81)   0.63
   
Less dividends and distributions from:                        
Net investment income   (0.16)   (0.11)   (0.07)   (0.21)   (0.13)   (0.11)
Net realized gain   (0.03)   (0.02)     (0.52)   (0.41)   (0.25)
Total dividends and distributions   (0.19)   (0.13)   (0.07)   (0.73)   (0.54)   (0.36)
   
Net asset value, end of period   $4.79   $4.61   $4.24   $3.97   $4.18   $5.53
   
Total return3   8.12%   12.08%   8.60%   13.99%   (14.71%)   12.37%
   
Ratios and supplemental data:                        
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)   $108,774   $111,874   $120,287   $130,426   $137,990   $1874
Ratio of expenses to average net assets5   0.10%   0.08%   0.09%   0.04%   0.17%   0.04%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived5   0.10%   0.08%   0.09%   0.04%   0.17%   0.04%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   4.74%   2.62%   1.93%   1.48%   1.39%   2.17%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived   4.74%   2.62%   1.93%   1.48%   1.39%   2.17%
Portfolio turnover   23%   37%   37%   27%   31%   20%
1 Ratios have been annualized and total return and portfolio turnover have not been annualized.
2 Calculated using average shares outstanding.
3 Total return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions at net asset value. Total return does not include fees, charges, or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios serves as an underlying investment vehicle.
4 Net assets reported in millions.
5 Expense ratios do not include expenses of any investment companies in which the Series invests.
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Nomura VIP Pathfinder Moderate – Managed Volatility Series Service Class 
Selected data for the share of the Series outstanding throughout each period were as follows:
    Six months ended
6/30/261
(Unaudited)
  Year ended  
    12/31/25   12/31/24   12/31/23   12/31/22   12/31/21  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $4.62   $4.28   $4.02   $4.33   $6.33   $5.77
   
Income (loss) from investment operations:                        
Net investment income2   0.09   0.09   0.07   0.05   0.06   0.11
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   0.30   0.36   0.25   0.49   (0.89)   0.62
Total from investment operations   0.39   0.45   0.32   0.54   (0.83)   0.73
   
Less dividends and distributions from:                        
Net investment income   (0.13)   (0.11)   (0.06)   (0.21)   (0.17)   (0.10)
Net realized gain         (0.64)   (1.00)   (0.07)
Total dividends and distributions   (0.13)   (0.11)   (0.06)   (0.85)   (1.17)   (0.17)
   
Net asset value, end of period   $4.88   $4.62   $4.28   $4.02   $4.33   $6.33
   
Total return3   8.58%4   10.72%4   7.92%4   14.10%   (13.22%)   12.99%
   
Ratios and supplemental data:                        
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)   $329,828   $335,710   $378,832   $439,980   $435,581   $5305
Ratio of expenses to average net assets6   0.21%   0.24%   0.24%   0.25%   0.26%   0.22%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived6   0.26%   0.25%   0.25%   0.25%   0.26%   0.22%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   3.76%   2.06%   1.58%   1.21%   1.24%   1.87%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived   3.71%   2.05%   1.57%   1.21%   1.24%   1.87%
Portfolio turnover   24%   42%   45%   32%   32%   19%
1 Ratios have been annualized and total return and portfolio turnover have not been annualized.
2 Calculated using average shares outstanding.
3 Total return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions at net asset value. Total return does not include fees, charges, or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios serves as an underlying investment vehicle.
4 Total return during the period presented reflects waivers by the manager. Performance would have been lower had the waivers not been in effect.
5 Net assets reported in millions.
6 Expense ratios do not include expenses of any investment companies in which the Series invests.
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Nomura VIP Pathfinder Moderately Aggressive – Managed Volatility Series Service Class
Selected data for the share of the Series outstanding throughout each period were as follows:
    Six months ended
6/30/261
(Unaudited)
  Year ended  
    12/31/25   12/31/24   12/31/23   12/31/22   12/31/21  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $4.99   $4.56   $4.25   $4.75   $6.11   $5.46
   
Income (loss) from investment operations:                        
Net investment income2   0.07   0.08   0.06   0.04   0.06   0.09
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   0.40   0.46   0.31   0.60   (0.91)   0.73
Total from investment operations   0.47   0.54   0.37   0.64   (0.85)   0.82
   
Less dividends and distributions from:                        
Net investment income   (0.12)   (0.11)   (0.06)   (0.27)   (0.10)   (0.09)
Net realized gain         (0.87)   (0.41)   (0.08)
Total dividends and distributions   (0.12)   (0.11)   (0.06)   (1.14)   (0.51)   (0.17)
   
Net asset value, end of period   $5.34   $4.99   $4.56   $4.25   $4.75   $6.11
   
Total return3   9.59%4   12.08%4   8.73%4   15.41%   (14.00%)   15.24%
   
Ratios and supplemental data:                        
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)   $48,087   $48,099   $54,947   $71,000   $77,300   $1025
Ratio of expenses to average net assets6   0.21%   0.24%   0.28%   0.32%   0.35%   0.26%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived6   0.38%   0.35%   0.33%   0.32%   0.35%   0.26%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   2.94%   1.70%   1.27%   1.03%   1.12%   1.58%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived   2.77%   1.59%   1.22%   1.03%   1.12%   1.58%
Portfolio turnover   27%   45%   51%   35%   44%   18%
1 Ratios have been annualized and total return and portfolio turnover have not been annualized.
2 Calculated using average shares outstanding.
3 Total return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions at net asset value. Total return does not include fees, charges, or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios serves as an underlying investment vehicle.
4 Total return during the period presented reflects waivers by the manager. Performance would have been lower had the waivers not been in effect.
5 Net assets reported in millions.
6 Expense ratios do not include expenses of any investment companies in which the Series invests.
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Nomura VIP Pathfinder Moderately Conservative – Managed Volatility Series Service Class 
Selected data for the share of the Series outstanding throughout each period were as follows:
    Six months ended
6/30/261
(Unaudited)
  Year ended  
    12/31/25   12/31/24   12/31/23   12/31/22   12/31/21  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $3.54   $3.33   $3.15   $3.39   $6.02   $5.64
   
Income (loss) from investment operations:                        
Net investment income2   0.08   0.09   0.06   0.04   0.04   0.12
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   0.18   0.21   0.16   0.34   (0.79)   0.47
Total from investment operations   0.26   0.30   0.22   0.38   (0.75)   0.59
   
Less dividends and distributions from:                        
Net investment income   (0.13)   (0.09)   (0.04)   (0.15)   (0.27)   (0.09)
Net realized gain         (0.47)   (1.61)   (0.12)
Total dividends and distributions   (0.13)   (0.09)   (0.04)   (0.62)   (1.88)   (0.21)
   
Net asset value, end of period   $3.67   $3.54   $3.33   $3.15   $3.39   $6.02
   
Total return3   7.48%4   9.26%4   7.07%4   12.62%   (12.71%)   10.72%
   
Ratios and supplemental data:                        
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)   $19,188   $20,782   $23,946   $30,069   $30,222   $405
Ratio of expenses to average net assets6   0.21%   0.24%   0.34%   0.45%   0.53%   0.26%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived6   0.59%   0.50%   0.45%   0.45%   0.53%   0.26%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   4.52%   2.59%   1.83%   1.12%   1.02%   2.06%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived   4.14%   2.33%   1.72%   1.12%   1.02%   2.06%
Portfolio turnover   23%   46%   49%   36%   43%   24%
1 Ratios have been annualized and total return and portfolio turnover have not been annualized.
2 Calculated using average shares outstanding.
3 Total return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions at net asset value. Total return does not include fees, charges, or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios serves as an underlying investment vehicle.
4 Total return during the period presented reflects waivers by the manager. Performance would have been lower had the waivers not been in effect.
5 Net assets reported in millions.
6 Expense ratios do not include expenses of any investment companies in which the Series invests.
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Notes to financial statements
Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios  
June 30, 2026 (Unaudited)
Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios (Trust) is organized as a Delaware statutory trust and offers 24 series. These financial statements and the related notes pertain to 8 series: Nomura VIP Pathfinder Aggressive Series (formerly, Macquarie VIP Pathfinder Aggressive Series through November 30, 2025), Nomura VIP Pathfinder Conservative Series (formerly, Macquarie VIP Pathfinder Conservative Series through November 30, 2025), Nomura VIP Pathfinder Moderate Series (formerly, Macquarie VIP Pathfinder Moderate Series through November 30, 2025), Nomura VIP Pathfinder Moderately Aggressive Series (formerly, Macquarie VIP Pathfinder Moderately Aggressive Series through November 30, 2025), and Nomura VIP Pathfinder Moderately Conservative Series (formerly, Macquarie VIP Pathfinder Moderately Conservative Series through November 30, 2025) (collectively, the “Pathfinder Series”), Nomura VIP Pathfinder Moderate – Managed Volatility Series (formerly, Macquarie VIP Pathfinder Moderate – Managed Volatility Series through November 30, 2025), Nomura VIP Pathfinder Moderately Aggressive – Managed Volatility Series (formerly, Macquarie VIP Pathfinder Moderately Aggressive – Managed Volatility Series through November 30, 2025), and Nomura VIP Pathfinder Moderately Conservative – Managed Volatility Series (formerly, Macquarie VIP Pathfinder Moderately Conservative – Managed Volatility Series through November 30, 2025) (collectively, the “Managed Volatility Series”) (each, a Series and collectively, the Series). The Trust is an open-end investment company. Each of the Series are diversified as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (1940 Act).
Each Series offers Service Class shares. The Service Class shares do not carry a distribution and service (12b-1) fee. The shares of the Series are sold only to variable life insurance separate accounts and variable annuity separate accounts.
1. Significant Accounting Policies
Each Series follows accounting and reporting guidance under Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services — Investment Companies. The following accounting policies are in accordance with US generally accepted accounting principles (US GAAP) and are consistently followed by the Series.
Security Valuation —  Exchange-traded funds (ETFs), except those traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (Nasdaq), are valued at the last quoted sales price as of the time of the regular close of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on the valuation date. ETFs traded on the Nasdaq are valued in accordance with the Nasdaq Official Closing Price, which may not be the last sales price. If, on a particular day, an ETF does not trade, the mean between the bid and the ask prices will be used, which approximates fair value. Open-end investment companies, other than ETFs are valued at their published net asset value (NAV). Futures contracts are valued at the daily quoted settlement prices. Investments for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith pursuant to Rule 2a-5 under the 1940 Act (Rule 2a-5). As a general principle, the fair value of a security or other asset is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Pursuant to Rule 2a-5, the Board of Trustees (Board) has designated Delaware Management Company (DMC) as part of its duties as each Series’ valuation designee (Valuation Designee) to perform the fair value determination relating to all applicable Series investments. DMC has established a pricing committee (Pricing Committee) to assist with its designated responsibilities as Valuation Designee, and DMC may carry out its designated responsibilities as Valuation Designee through the Pricing Committee and other teams and committees, which operate under policies and procedures approved by the Board and subject to the Board’s oversight. Fair value pricing may be used more frequently for securities traded primarily in non-US markets. In considering whether fair valuation is required and in determining fair values, the Valuation Designee may, among other things, consider significant events (which may be considered to include changes in the value of US securities or securities indexes) that occur after the close of the relevant market and before the close of the NYSE. The Valuation Designee may utilize modeling tools provided by third-party vendors to determine fair values of non-US securities.
Federal Income Taxes — No provision for federal income taxes has been made as each Series intends to continue to qualify for federal income tax purposes as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and make the requisite distributions to shareholders. Each Series evaluates tax positions taken or expected to be taken in the course of preparing each Series’ tax returns to determine whether the tax positions are “more-likely-than-not” of being sustained by the applicable tax authority. Tax positions not deemed to meet the “more-likely-than-not” threshold are recorded as a tax benefit or expense in the current year. Management has analyzed each Series’ tax positions taken or expected to be taken on each Series’ federal income tax returns through the six months ended June 30, 2026, and for all open tax years (years ended December 31, 2022–December 31, 2025), and has concluded that no provision for federal income tax is required in each Series’ financial statements. If applicable, each Series recognizes interest and tax penalties on unrecognized tax benefits in “Interest and tax penalties” on the “Statements of operations.” During the six months ended June 30, 2026, the Series did not incur any interest or tax penalties.
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Notes to financial statements
Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios   
1. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
Underlying Funds — Each Series may invest in other investment companies (Underlying Funds) to the extent permitted by the 1940 Act. The Underlying Funds in which each Series may invest include ETFs. Each Series will indirectly bear the investment management fees and other expenses of the Underlying Funds.
Derivative Financial Instruments — Each Series may invest in various derivative financial instruments. These instruments are used to obtain exposure to a security, commodity, index, market, and/or other assets without owning or taking physical custody of securities, commodities
and/or other referenced assets or to manage market, equity, credit, interest rate, forward foreign currency exchange rate, commodity and/or other risks. Derivative financial instruments may give rise to a form of economic leverage and involve risks, including the imperfect correlation between the value of a derivative financial instrument and the underlying asset, possible default of the counterparty to the transaction or illiquidity of the instrument. Pursuant to Rule 18f-4 under the 1940 Act, among other things, each Series intends to either use derivative financial instruments with embedded leverage in a limited manner or comply with an outer limit on fund leverage risk based on value-at-risk.
Segregation and Collateralization — In certain cases, based on requirements and agreements with certain exchanges and third-party broker/dealers, each Series may deliver or receive collateral in connection with certain investments (e.g., futures contracts, forward foreign currency exchange contracts, options written, securities with extended settlement periods, and swaps). Certain countries require that cash reserves be held while investing in companies incorporated in that country. Cash collateral that has been pledged/received to cover obligations of each Series under derivative contracts, if any, will be reported separately on the “Statements of assets and liabilities” as cash collateral due to/from broker. Securities collateral pledged for the same purpose, if any, is noted on the “Schedules of investments.”
Use of Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the fair value of investments, the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates and the differences could be material.
Other —  Expenses directly attributable to a Series are charged directly to that Series. Other expenses common to various funds within the Nomura Funds (formerly, Macquarie Funds) are generally allocated among such funds on the basis of average net assets. Management fees and certain other expenses are paid monthly. Security transactions are recorded on the date the securities are purchased or sold (trade date) for financial reporting purposes. Costs used in calculating realized gains and losses on the sale of investment securities are those of the specific securities sold. Income and capital gain distributions from any Underlying Funds in which a Series invests are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Each Series declares and pays dividends from net investment income and distributions from net realized gain on investments, if any, following the close of the fiscal year. Each Series may distribute such income dividends and capital gains more frequently, if necessary, in order to reduce or eliminate federal excise or income taxes on each Series. Dividends and distributions, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date.
Segment Reporting  —  In November 2023, FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU), ASU 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures, with the intent of improving reportable segment disclosure requirements, primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses, allowing financial statement users to better understand the components of a segment’s profit or loss and assess potential future cash flows for each reportable segment and the entity as a whole thereby enabling better understanding of how an entity’s segments impact overall performance. Each Series’ Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer act as each Series’ chief operating decision maker (CODM), assessing performance and making decisions about resource allocation. The CODM has determined that each Series has a single operating segment since each Series has a single investment strategy disclosed in the prospectus against which the CODM assesses performance. When assessing segment performance and making decisions about segment resources, the CODM relies on each Series’ portfolio composition, total returns, expense ratios and changes in net assets which are consistent with the information contained in each Series’ financial statements.
Each Series receives earnings credits from its custodian when positive cash balances are maintained, which may be used to offset custody fees. For the six months ended June 30, 2026, each Series had no earnings credits under this arrangement.
Each Series receives earnings credits from its transfer agent when positive cash balances are maintained, which may be used to offset transfer agent fees. If the amount earned is greater than $1, the expenses paid under this arrangement are included on the “Statements of operations” under “Dividend disbursing, transfer agent and sub-transfer agent fees and expenses” with the corresponding expenses offset included under “Less expenses paid indirectly.” For the six months ended June 30, 2026, certain Series earned the following amounts under this arrangement:
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Series   Earnings Credits
Nomura VIP Pathfinder Aggressive Series   $1
Nomura VIP Pathfinder Conservative Series   1
Nomura VIP Pathfinder Moderate Series   1
Nomura VIP Pathfinder Moderately Aggressive Series   1
Nomura VIP Pathfinder Moderately Conservative Series   1
Nomura VIP Pathfinder Moderately Aggressive – Managed Volatility Series   1
For the six months ended June 30, 2026, Nomura VIP Pathfinder Moderate – Managed Volatility Series and Nomura VIP Pathfinder Moderately Conservative – Managed Volatility Series had earnings credits less than $1 under this arrangement.
2. Investment Management, Administration Agreements, and Other Transactions with Affiliates
In accordance with the terms of its respective investment management agreement, each Series (other than the Pathfinder Series) pays DMC, a series of Nomura Investment Management Business Trust (NIMBT) and the investment manager, an annual fee which is calculated daily and paid monthly based on each Series’ average daily net assets as follows:
Series   Management Fee (annual rate as a percentage of average daily net assets)
Nomura VIP Pathfinder Moderate – Managed Volatility Series   0.20% of net assets up to $500 million;
    0.17% of net assets over $500 million and up to $1 billion;
    0.15% of net assets over $1 billion.
     
Nomura VIP Pathfinder Moderately Aggressive – Managed Volatility Series   0.20% of net assets up to $500 million;
    0.17% of net assets over $500 million and up to $1 billion;
    0.15% of net assets over $1 billion.
     
Nomura VIP Pathfinder Moderately Conservative – Managed Volatility Series   0.20% of net assets up to $500 million;
    0.17% of net assets over $500 million and up to $1 billion;
    0.15% of net assets over $1 billion.
     
The Pathfinder Series pay no management fees.
DMC uses all of the management fee it receives from the Managed Volatility Series to pay Securian Asset Management Inc. (Securian AM). Accordingly, Securian AM receives a fee based on the average daily net assets of the Managed Volatility Series.
Effective April 30, 2026, DMC has contractually agreed to waive all or a portion of its investment advisory fees and/or pay/reimburse expenses (excluding any 12b-1 fees, acquired fund fees and expenses, taxes, interest, short sale dividend and interest expenses, brokerage fees, certain insurance costs, and nonroutine expenses or costs, including, but not limited to, those relating to reorganizations, litigation, conducting shareholder meetings, and liquidations) in order to prevent total annual series operating expenses from exceeding the following percentages of the Series’ average daily net assets through April 29, 2027. Prior to April 30, 2026, Nomura VIP Pathfinder Conservative Series had no expense limitation. Prior to April 30, 2026, DMC has contractually agreed to waive all or a portion of its investment advisory fees and/or pay/reimburse expenses in order to prevent total annual series operating expenses from exceeding 0.24% of the Managed Volatility Series’ average daily net assets. These waivers and reimbursements may only be terminated by agreement of DMC and the Series. The waivers and reimbursements are accrued daily and received monthly.
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Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios   
2. Investment Management, Administration Agreements, and Other Transactions with Affiliates (continued)
Series   Operating expense
limitation as a
percentage of average
daily net assets
Service Class Shares
Nomura VIP Pathfinder Conservative Series   0.14%*
Nomura VIP Pathfinder Moderate – Managed Volatility Series   0.16%**
Nomura VIP Pathfinder Moderately Aggressive – Managed Volatility Series   0.16%**
Nomura VIP Pathfinder Moderately Conservative – Managed Volatility Series   0.16%**
* Effective April 30, 2026. Prior to April 30, 2026, the Series had no expense limitation.
** Effective April 30, 2026. Prior to April 30, 2026, the amount for Service Class was 0.24%.
Securian AM serves as sub-advisor to the Managed Volatility Series. The sub-advisor makes investment decisions in accordance with the Series’ investment objectives, policies and restrictions under the supervision of DMC and the Board. DMC pays all applicable costs of the sub-advisor.
Pursuant to the terms of the relevant sub-advisory agreement, an investment sub-advisory fee is paid by DMC to each sub-advisor.
Delaware Investments Fund Services Company (DIFSC), an affiliate of DMC, provides fund accounting and financial administrative oversight services to each Series. For these services, DIFSC’s fees are calculated daily and paid monthly, based on the aggregate daily net assets of all funds within the Nomura Funds at the following annual rates: 0.0050% of the first $60 billion; 0.00475% of the next $30 billion; and 0.0015% of aggregate average daily net assets in excess of $90 billion (Total Fee). Each fund in the Nomura Funds pays a minimum of $4,000, which, in aggregate, is subtracted from the Total Fee. Each fund then pays its portion of the remainder of the Total Fee on a relative NAV basis. These amounts are included on the “Statements of operations” under “Accounting and administration expenses.” For the six months ended
June 30, 2026, each Series paid for these services as follows:
Series   Fees
Nomura VIP Pathfinder Aggressive Series   $3,094
Nomura VIP Pathfinder Conservative Series   3,358
Nomura VIP Pathfinder Moderate Series   9,885
Nomura VIP Pathfinder Moderately Aggressive Series   11,695
Nomura VIP Pathfinder Moderately Conservative Series   4,462
Nomura VIP Pathfinder Moderate – Managed Volatility Series   9,538
Nomura VIP Pathfinder Moderately Aggressive – Managed Volatility Series   3,042
Nomura VIP Pathfinder Moderately Conservative – Managed Volatility Series   2,423
DIFSC is also the transfer agent and dividend disbursing agent of the Series. For these services, DIFSC’s fees are calculated daily and paid monthly, at the annual rate of 0.0075% of the Series’ average daily net assets. These amounts are included on the “Statements of operations” under “Dividend disbursing, transfer agent and sub-transfer agent fees and expenses.” For the six months ended June 30, 2026, each Series paid for these services as follows:
Series   Fees
Nomura VIP Pathfinder Aggressive Series   $1,865
Nomura VIP Pathfinder Conservative Series   2,301
Nomura VIP Pathfinder Moderate Series   13,051
Nomura VIP Pathfinder Moderately Aggressive Series   16,032
Nomura VIP Pathfinder Moderately Conservative Series   4,119
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Series   Fees
Nomura VIP Pathfinder Moderate – Managed Volatility Series   $12,480
Nomura VIP Pathfinder Moderately Aggressive – Managed Volatility Series   1,779
Nomura VIP Pathfinder Moderately Conservative – Managed Volatility Series   759
Pursuant to a sub-transfer agency agreement between DIFSC and BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc. (BNYIS), BNYIS provides certain sub-transfer agency services to each Series. Sub-transfer agency fees are paid by each Series and are also included on the “Statements of operations” under “Dividend disbursing, transfer agent and sub-transfer agent fees and expenses.” The fees are calculated daily and paid as invoices on a monthly or quarterly basis.
As provided in the investment management agreement, each Series bears a portion of the cost of certain resources shared with DMC, including the cost of internal personnel of DMC and/or its affiliates that provide legal and regulatory reporting services to each Series. These amounts are included on the “Statements of operations” under “Legal fees.” For the six months ended June 30, 2026, each Series paid for internal legal and regulatory reporting services provided by DMC and/or its affiliates’ employees as follows:
Series   Fees
Nomura VIP Pathfinder Aggressive Series   $531
Nomura VIP Pathfinder Conservative Series   685
Nomura VIP Pathfinder Moderate Series   3,858
Nomura VIP Pathfinder Moderately Aggressive Series   4,712
Nomura VIP Pathfinder Moderately Conservative Series   1,220
Nomura VIP Pathfinder Moderate – Managed Volatility Series   4,474
Nomura VIP Pathfinder Moderately Aggressive – Managed Volatility Series   1,332
Nomura VIP Pathfinder Moderately Conservative – Managed Volatility Series   824
Trustees’ fees include expenses accrued by each Series for each Trustee’s retainer and meeting fees. Certain officers of DMC and DIFSC are officers and/or Trustees of the Trust. These officers and Trustees are paid no compensation by the Series.
In addition to the management fees and other expenses of a Series, a Series indirectly bears the investment management fees and other expenses of any Underlying Funds, including ETFs, in which it invests. The amount of these fees and expenses incurred indirectly by a Series will vary based upon the expense and fee levels of any Underlying Funds and the number of shares that are owned of any Underlying Funds at different times.
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Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios   
2. Investment Management, Administration Agreements, and Other Transactions with Affiliates (continued)
An affiliated issuer includes any company in which a Series held 5% or more of a company’s outstanding voting shares at any point during the period, as well as other circumstances where an investment adviser or subadviser to a Series is deemed to exercise, directly or indirectly, a certain level of control over the company. 
A summary of the transactions in affiliated companies during the six months ended June 30, 2026 was as follows:
  Value,
beginning
of period
  Gross
additions
  Gross
reductions
  Net
realized
gain (loss)
on
affiliated
funds
  Net change in
unrealized
appreciation
(depreciation)
on affiliated
funds
  Value,
end of
period
  Shares   Income
distributions
  Capital
gain
distributions
Nomura VIP Pathfinder Aggressive Series  
Affiliated Mutual Funds—77.70%  
Nomura VIP Core Equity Series Service Class  
  $11,870,470   $2,328,966   $(1,718,574)   $224,007   $(528,007)   $12,176,862   900,655   $18,404   $1,521,566
Nomura VIP Corporate Bond Series Service Class  
  4,217,822   723,138   (564,909)   (18,023)   (170,247)   4,187,781   934,773   233,368  
Nomura VIP Growth and Income Series Standard Class  
  7,143,834   843,606   (3,675,679)   999,928   (335,662)   4,976,027   118,987   134,303   475,825
Nomura VIP High Income Series Standard Class  
  125,391   17,075   (10,093)   405   (8,472)   124,306   45,202   8,421  
Nomura VIP International Core Equity Series Standard Class  
  13,758,934   2,340,545   (2,320,585)   342,764   (485,472)   13,636,186   715,060   115,076   1,294,574
Nomura VIP Limited-Term Bond Series Service Class  
  498,678   69,569   (57,332)   481   (18,370)   493,026   108,596   21,676  
Nomura VIP Science and Technology Series Service Class  
  3,216,290   25,983   (3,770,434)   641,001   (112,840)        
Nomura VIP Smid Cap Core Series Service Class  
  1,974,719   843,787   (384,567)   64,658   287,788   2,786,385   178,386   3,485   133,715
Nomura VIP Value Series Service Class  
  1,708,297   167,960   (797,179)   (268,293)   354,588   1,165,373   251,700   22,855  
  44,514,435   7,360,629   (13,299,352)   1,986,928   (1,016,694)   39,545,946       557,588   3,425,680
Affiliated Exchange-Traded Funds—22.11%  
Nomura Focused International Core ETF  
  1,373,845   525,434   (58,834)   4,143   124,560   1,969,148   68,873    
Nomura Focused Large Growth ETF  
  4,018,821   1,386,123   (615,014)   (52,345)   (266,227)   4,471,358   162,654    
Nomura Transformational Technologies ETF  
    3,986,094       824,311   4,810,405   142,566    
  5,392,666   5,897,651   (673,848)   (48,202)   682,644   11,250,911        
Total $49,907,101   $13,258,280   $(13,973,200)   $1,938,726   $(334,050)   $50,796,857       $557,588   $3,425,680
    
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  Value,
beginning
of period
  Gross
additions
  Gross
reductions
  Net
realized
gain (loss)
on
affiliated
funds
  Net change in
unrealized
appreciation
(depreciation)
on affiliated
funds
  Value,
end of
period
  Shares   Income
distributions
  Capital
gain
distributions
Nomura VIP Pathfinder Conservative Series  
Affiliated Mutual Funds—84.15%  
Nomura VIP Core Equity Series Service Class  
  $9,854,826   $1,742,305   $(1,561,286)   $100,908   $(336,345)   $9,800,408   724,882   $14,986   $1,239,021
Nomura VIP Corporate Bond Series Service Class  
  18,913,470   2,349,796   (2,234,643)   (94,239)   (733,636)   18,200,748   4,062,667   1,026,173  
Nomura VIP Growth and Income Series Standard Class  
  5,973,372   641,437   (3,912,013)   955,672   (411,811)   3,246,657   77,634   110,780   392,483
Nomura VIP High Income Series Standard Class  
  779,219   86,445   (72,451)   (5,329)   (44,080)   743,804   270,474   51,489  
Nomura VIP International Core Equity Series Standard Class  
  5,713,486   852,368   (1,023,353)   152,600   (204,815)   5,490,286   287,902   46,854   527,091
Nomura VIP Limited-Term Bond Series Service Class  
  11,087,257   1,211,057   (1,284,774)   (13,979)   (376,886)   10,622,675   2,339,796   473,831  
Nomura VIP Science and Technology Series Service Class  
  2,671,879   16,628   (3,124,550)   524,914   (88,871)        
Nomura VIP Smid Cap Core Series Service Class  
  1,600,654   727,263   (371,836)   64,110   223,817   2,244,008   143,663   2,839   108,900
Nomura VIP Value Series Service Class  
  1,379,248   93,800   (839,451)   (386,282)   457,454   704,769   152,218   18,063  
  57,973,411   7,721,099   (14,424,357)   1,298,375   (1,515,173)   51,053,355       1,745,015   2,267,495
Affiliated Exchange-Traded Funds—15.67%  
Nomura Focused International Core ETF  
  578,933   213,638   (42,063)   2,962   50,423   803,893   28,117    
Nomura Focused Large Growth ETF  
  3,391,213   1,616,234   (542,327)   (48,137)   (225,638)   4,191,345   152,468    
Nomura Transformational Technologies ETF  
    3,793,654       715,540   4,509,194   133,639    
  3,970,146   5,623,526   (584,390)   (45,175)   540,325   9,504,432        
Total $61,943,557   $13,344,625   $(15,008,747)   $1,253,200   $(974,848)   $60,557,787       $1,745,015   $2,267,495
    
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Notes to financial statements
Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios   
2. Investment Management, Administration Agreements, and Other Transactions with Affiliates (continued)
  Value,
beginning
of period
  Gross
additions
  Gross
reductions
  Net
realized
gain (loss)
on
affiliated
funds
  Net change in
unrealized
appreciation
(depreciation)
on affiliated
funds
  Value,
end of
period
  Shares   Income
distributions
  Capital
gain
distributions
Nomura VIP Pathfinder Moderate Series(1)  
Affiliated Mutual Funds—81.03%  
Nomura VIP Core Equity Series Service Class  
  $69,631,750   $12,482,687   $(9,698,703)   $1,271,675   $(2,958,488)   $70,728,921   5,231,429   $105,741   $8,742,486
Nomura VIP Corporate Bond Series Service Class  
  72,319,539   9,964,052   (8,036,739)   (435,871)   (2,725,058)   71,085,923   15,867,394   3,918,527  
Nomura VIP Growth and Income Series Standard Class  
  42,025,077   4,343,479   (23,511,637)   6,067,636   (2,207,877)   26,716,678   638,849   777,813   2,755,725
Nomura VIP High Income Series Standard Class  
  2,650,359   279,039   (166,427)   (15,621)   (151,602)   2,595,748   943,908   174,449  
Nomura VIP International Core Equity Series Standard Class  
  64,555,628   9,528,892   (10,179,191)   1,531,122   (2,114,393)   63,322,058   3,320,506   528,671   5,947,396
Nomura VIP Limited-Term Bond Series Service Class  
  29,059,215   3,561,976   (3,160,997)   (66,805)   (955,043)   28,438,346   6,263,953   1,240,226  
Nomura VIP Science and Technology Series Service Class  
  18,866,861   17,077   (21,948,920)   3,712,859   (647,877)        
Nomura VIP Smid Cap Core Series Service Class  
  11,465,615   4,830,157   (2,150,321)   346,303   1,693,886   16,185,640   1,036,213   20,027   768,289
Nomura VIP Value Series Service Class  
  9,898,432   711,987   (5,013,452)   (2,098,675)   2,600,487   6,098,779   1,317,231   129,750  
  320,472,476   45,719,346   (83,866,387)   10,312,623   (7,465,965)   285,172,093       6,895,204   18,213,896
Affiliated Exchange-Traded Funds—18.74%  
Nomura Focused International Core ETF  
  6,541,369   2,451,064   (422,395)   29,742   575,930   9,175,710   320,930    
Nomura Focused Large Growth ETF  
  23,864,379   9,138,948   (3,757,113)   (338,400)   (1,558,453)   27,349,361   994,884    
Nomura Transformational Technologies ETF  
    24,556,318       4,866,897   29,423,215   872,016    
  30,405,748   36,146,330   (4,179,508)   (308,658)   3,884,374   65,948,286        
Total $350,878,224   $81,865,676   $(88,045,895)   $10,003,965   $(3,581,591)   $351,120,379       $6,895,204   $18,213,896
(1) The Nomura VIP Pathfinder Moderate Series does not invest in the underlying funds for the purpose of exercising management or control; however, investments made by the Series within each of its principal investment strategies may represent a significant portion of an underlying fund’s net assets. At June 30, 2026, the Series was the owner of record of 10.36%, 10.32%, 18.23%, and 22.04% of the Nomura Focused Large Growth ETF, Nomura Transformational Technologies ETF, Nomura VIP Corporate Bond Series, and Nomura VIP Limited-Term Bond Series, respectively.
    
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  Value,
beginning
of period
  Gross
additions
  Gross
reductions
  Net
realized
gain (loss)
on
affiliated
funds
  Net change in
unrealized
appreciation
(depreciation)
on affiliated
funds
  Value,
end of
period
  Shares   Income
distributions
  Capital
gain
distributions
Nomura VIP Pathfinder Moderately Aggressive Series(1)  
Affiliated Mutual Funds—79.46%  
Nomura VIP Core Equity Series Service Class  
  $93,744,316   $17,237,401   $(12,516,289)   $1,641,154   $(3,996,387)   $96,110,195   7,108,743   $143,585   $11,871,270
Nomura VIP Corporate Bond Series Service Class  
  66,272,613   9,983,978   (7,581,676)   (268,031)   (2,652,545)   65,754,339   14,677,308   3,622,014  
Nomura VIP Growth and Income Series Standard Class  
  56,709,402   6,012,492   (29,841,694)   7,901,445   (2,637,243)   38,144,402   912,109   1,052,492   3,728,887
Nomura VIP High Income Series Standard Class  
  2,166,365   212,798   (103,374)   (2,458)   (135,864)   2,137,467   777,260   144,129  
Nomura VIP International Core Equity Series Standard Class  
  98,750,227   15,290,695   (15,278,281)   2,258,978   (3,208,822)   97,812,797   5,129,145   815,848   9,178,065
Nomura VIP Limited-Term Bond Series Service Class  
  16,073,186   2,134,239   (1,762,327)   (22,939)   (547,177)   15,874,982   3,496,692   691,704  
Nomura VIP Science and Technology Series Service Class  
  25,193,559   33,008   (29,324,552)   4,970,586   (872,601)        
Nomura VIP Smid Cap Core Series Service Class  
  15,310,619   6,900,550   (2,767,399)   448,273   2,323,568   22,215,611   1,422,254   27,468   1,053,784
Nomura VIP Value Series Service Class  
  13,418,688   1,071,613   (6,379,397)   (2,487,451)   3,163,232   8,786,685   1,897,772   177,328  
  387,638,975   58,876,774   (105,554,989)   14,439,557   (8,563,839)   346,836,478       6,674,568   25,832,006
Affiliated Exchange-Traded Funds—20.31%  
Nomura Focused International Core ETF  
  9,943,391   3,773,309   (514,554)   36,231   890,809   14,129,186   494,183    
Nomura Focused Large Growth ETF  
  32,206,724   11,626,030   (5,353,738)   (490,317)   (2,084,697)   35,904,002   1,306,075    
Nomura Transformational Technologies ETF  
    32,156,392       6,470,148   38,626,540   1,144,775    
  42,150,115   47,555,731   (5,868,292)   (454,086)   5,276,260   88,659,728        
Total $429,789,090   $106,432,505   $(111,423,281)   $13,985,471   $(3,287,579)   $435,496,206       $6,674,568   $25,832,006
(1) The Nomura VIP Pathfinder Moderately Aggressive Series does not invest in the underlying funds for the purpose of exercising management or control; however, investments made by the Series within each of its principal investment strategies may represent a significant portion of an underlying fund’s net assets. At June 30, 2026, the Series was the owner of record of 14.75%, 13.60%, 13.54%, 13.49%, 16.86%, 12.80%, 12.30%, and 10.18% of the Nomura Focused International Core ETF, Nomura Focused Large Growth ETF, Nomura Transformational Technologies ETF, Nomura VIP Core Equity Series, Nomura VIP Corporate Bond Series, Nomura VIP International Core Equity Series, Nomura VIP Limited-Term Bond Series, and Nomura VIP Smid Cap Core Series, respectively.
    
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Notes to financial statements
Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios   
2. Investment Management, Administration Agreements, and Other Transactions with Affiliates (continued)
  Value,
beginning
of period
  Gross
additions
  Gross
reductions
  Net
realized
gain (loss)
on
affiliated
funds
  Net change in
unrealized
appreciation
(depreciation)
on affiliated
funds
  Value,
end of
period
  Shares   Income
distributions
  Capital
gain
distributions
Nomura VIP Pathfinder Moderately Conservative Series(1)  
Affiliated Mutual Funds—82.66%  
Nomura VIP Core Equity Series Service Class  
  $19,948,463   $3,566,717   $(3,287,461)   $345,831   $(809,273)   $19,764,277   1,461,855   $29,532   $2,441,609
Nomura VIP Corporate Bond Series Service Class  
  28,637,608   3,836,709   (3,802,881)   (271,558)   (944,307)   27,455,571   6,128,476   1,512,597  
Nomura VIP Growth and Income Series Standard Class  
  12,005,437   1,267,376   (7,354,038)   1,830,063   (745,127)   7,003,711   167,473   216,183   765,919
Nomura VIP High Income Series Standard Class  
  1,120,040   136,231   (117,516)   (16,448)   (52,741)   1,069,566   388,933   72,173  
Nomura VIP International Core Equity Series Standard Class  
  15,414,877   2,278,845   (2,826,478)   438,731   (562,864)   14,743,111   773,105   123,016   1,383,896
Nomura VIP Limited-Term Bond Series Service Class  
  14,488,493   1,729,919   (1,892,416)   (47,865)   (448,528)   13,829,603   3,046,168   602,782  
Nomura VIP Science and Technology Series Service Class  
  5,462,997   15,638   (6,339,095)   1,045,910   (185,450)        
Nomura VIP Smid Cap Core Series Service Class  
  3,320,075   1,300,636   (722,550)   118,260   453,350   4,469,771   286,157   5,524   211,920
Nomura VIP Value Series Service Class  
  2,816,023   200,104   (1,578,379)   (735,643)   878,797   1,580,902   341,447   35,963  
  103,214,013   14,332,175   (27,920,814)   2,707,281   (2,416,143)   89,916,512       2,597,770   4,803,344
Affiliated Exchange-Traded Funds—17.12%  
Nomura Focused International Core ETF  
  1,566,710   571,626   (143,721)   10,120   132,814   2,137,549   74,763    
Nomura Focused Large Growth ETF  
  6,857,846   2,700,323   (1,087,786)   (86,615)   (442,897)   7,940,871   288,864    
Nomura Transformational Technologies ETF  
    7,138,512       1,404,524   8,543,036   253,190    
  8,424,556   10,410,461   (1,231,507)   (76,495)   1,094,441   18,621,456        
Total $111,638,569   $24,742,636   $(29,152,321)   $2,630,786   $(1,321,702)   $108,537,968       $2,597,770   $4,803,344
(1) The Nomura VIP Pathfinder Moderately Conservative Series does not invest in the underlying funds for the purpose of exercising management or control; however, investments made by the Series within each of its principal investment strategies may represent a significant portion of an underlying fund’s net assets. At June 30, 2026, the Series was the owner of record of 10.72% of the Nomura VIP Limited-Term Bond Series.
    
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  Value,
beginning
of period
  Gross
additions
  Gross
reductions
  Net
realized
gain (loss)
on
affiliated
funds
  Net change in
unrealized
appreciation
(depreciation)
on affiliated
funds
  Value,
end of
period
  Shares   Income
distributions
  Capital
gain
distributions
Nomura VIP Pathfinder Moderate – Managed Volatility Series(1)  
Affiliated Mutual Funds—79.52%  
Nomura VIP Core Equity Series Service Class  
  $65,294,553   $11,931,884   $(10,650,318)   $915,254   $(2,427,208)   $65,064,165   4,812,438   $97,963   $8,099,349
Nomura VIP Corporate Bond Series Service Class  
  67,821,889   9,773,303   (9,278,407)   (624,403)   (2,292,953)   65,399,429   14,598,087   3,630,627  
Nomura VIP Growth and Income Series Standard Class  
  39,389,309   4,330,869   (22,770,453)   5,673,506   (2,068,318)   24,554,913   587,157   725,050   2,568,788
Nomura VIP High Income Series Standard Class  
  2,492,700   263,356   (217,118)   (22,123)   (133,701)   2,383,114   866,587   162,429  
Nomura VIP International Core Equity Series Standard Class  
  60,529,942   9,327,289   (11,101,824)   1,680,209   (2,198,085)   58,237,531   3,053,882   489,729   5,509,319
Nomura VIP Limited-Term Bond Series Service Class  
  27,266,516   3,492,426   (3,668,267)   (76,101)   (869,205)   26,145,369   5,758,892   1,149,719  
Nomura VIP Science and Technology Series Service Class  
  17,676,656   114,554   (20,662,000)   3,477,898   (607,108)        
Nomura VIP Smid Cap Core Series Service Class  
  10,738,063   4,657,595   (2,418,081)   394,046   1,510,409   14,882,032   952,755   18,548   711,569
Nomura VIP Value Series Service Class  
  9,276,687   762,178   (4,894,145)   (2,147,431)   2,620,599   5,617,888   1,213,367   120,160  
  300,486,315   44,653,454   (85,660,613)   9,270,855   (6,465,570)   262,284,441       6,394,225   16,889,025
Affiliated Exchange-Traded Funds—18.51%  
Nomura Focused International Core ETF  
  6,168,561   2,266,295   (516,348)   35,300   528,770   8,482,578   296,687    
Nomura Focused Large Growth ETF  
  22,454,827   8,388,970   (3,762,424)   (327,338)   (1,439,951)   25,314,084   920,847    
Nomura Transformational Technologies ETF  
    22,710,300       4,523,322   27,233,622   807,123    
  28,623,388   33,365,565   (4,278,772)   (292,038)   3,612,141   61,030,284        
Total $329,109,703   $78,019,019   $(89,939,385)   $8,978,817   $(2,853,429)   $323,314,725       $6,394,225   $16,889,025
(1) The Nomura VIP Pathfinder Moderate – Managed Volatility Series does not invest in the underlying funds for the purpose of exercising management or control; however, investments made by the Series within each of its principal investment strategies may represent a significant portion of an underlying fund’s net assets. At June 30, 2026, the Series was the owner of record of 16.77% and 20.26% of the Nomura VIP Corporate Bond Series and Nomura VIP Limited-Term Bond Series, respectively.
    
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Notes to financial statements
Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios   
2. Investment Management, Administration Agreements, and Other Transactions with Affiliates (continued)
  Value,
beginning
of period
  Gross
additions
  Gross
reductions
  Net
realized
gain (loss)
on
affiliated
funds
  Net change in
unrealized
appreciation
(depreciation)
on affiliated
funds
  Value,
end of
period
  Shares   Income
distributions
  Capital
gain
distributions
Nomura VIP Pathfinder Moderately Aggressive – Managed Volatility Series  
Affiliated Mutual Funds—78.15%  
Nomura VIP Core Equity Series Service Class  
  $10,279,428   $2,131,228   $(1,758,894)   $123,155   $(362,852)   $10,412,065   770,123   $15,556   $1,286,102
Nomura VIP Corporate Bond Series Service Class  
  7,269,618   1,256,110   (1,084,192)   (59,771)   (256,051)   7,125,714   1,590,561   392,523  
Nomura VIP Growth and Income Series Standard Class  
  6,217,882   772,348   (3,432,725)   863,686   (289,636)   4,131,555   98,794   113,910   403,571
Nomura VIP High Income Series Standard Class  
  238,209   27,440   (20,436)   (1,579)   (13,320)   230,314   83,750   15,555  
Nomura VIP International Core Equity Series Standard Class  
  10,830,178   1,908,345   (2,054,249)   308,884   (395,031)   10,598,127   555,749   88,399   994,467
Nomura VIP Limited-Term Bond Series Service Class  
  1,764,641   276,477   (252,362)   (4,180)   (57,616)   1,726,960   380,388   75,051  
Nomura VIP Science and Technology Series Service Class  
  2,760,612   32,955   (3,243,230)   545,431   (95,768)        
Nomura VIP Smid Cap Core Series Service Class  
  1,679,754   801,426   (377,897)   57,583   244,456   2,405,322   153,990   2,975   114,132
Nomura VIP Value Series Service Class  
  1,472,500   149,001   (745,796)   (324,401)   398,401   949,705   205,120   19,238  
  42,512,822   7,355,330   (12,969,781)   1,508,808   (827,417)   37,579,762       723,207   2,798,272
Affiliated Exchange-Traded Funds—19.90%  
Nomura Focused International Core ETF  
  1,099,366   407,067   (80,462)   5,614   95,660   1,527,245   53,417    
Nomura Focused Large Growth ETF  
  3,564,580   1,183,508   (592,618)   (54,451)   (225,314)   3,875,705   140,986    
Nomura Transformational Technologies ETF  
    3,468,762       700,823   4,169,585   123,574    
  4,663,946   5,059,337   (673,080)   (48,837)   571,169   9,572,535        
Total $47,176,768   $12,414,667   $(13,642,861)   $1,459,971   $(256,248)   $47,152,297       $723,207   $2,798,272
    
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  Value,
beginning
of period
  Gross
additions
  Gross
reductions
  Net
realized
gain (loss)
on
affiliated
funds
  Net change in
unrealized
appreciation
(depreciation)
on affiliated
funds
  Value,
end of
period
  Shares   Income
distributions
  Capital
gain
distributions
Nomura VIP Pathfinder Moderately Conservative – Managed Volatility Series  
Affiliated Mutual Funds—81.05%  
Nomura VIP Core Equity Series Service Class  
  $3,645,485   $601,276   $(752,055)   $39,339   $(115,956)   $3,418,089   252,817   $5,146   $425,489
Nomura VIP Corporate Bond Series Service Class  
  5,234,618   728,055   (1,002,436)   (128,781)   (81,762)   4,749,694   1,060,200   263,675  
Nomura VIP Growth and Income Series Standard Class  
  2,195,420   257,909   (1,437,295)   328,250   (132,062)   1,212,222   28,987   38,070   134,880
Nomura VIP High Income Series Standard Class  
  204,329   25,120   (33,561)   (5,283)   (6,752)   183,853   66,856   12,544  
Nomura VIP International Core Equity Series Standard Class  
  2,817,586   419,608   (667,097)   102,265   (119,939)   2,552,423   133,845   21,441   241,210
Nomura VIP Limited-Term Bond Series Service Class  
  2,647,733   333,965   (503,787)   (15,529)   (70,450)   2,391,932   526,857   105,054  
Nomura VIP Science and Technology Series Service Class  
  997,470   5,952   (1,157,664)   188,060   (33,818)        
Nomura VIP Smid Cap Core Series Service Class  
  607,298   232,782   (168,823)   25,281   75,845   772,383   49,448   963   36,941
Nomura VIP Value Series Service Class  
  515,438   44,185   (314,182)   (145,905)   172,367   271,903   58,726   6,276  
  18,865,377   2,648,852   (6,036,900)   387,697   (312,527)   15,552,499       453,169   838,520
Affiliated Exchange-Traded Funds—17.07%  
Nomura Focused International Core ETF  
  290,182   98,157   (42,574)   2,792   22,668   371,225   12,984    
Nomura Focused Large Growth ETF  
  1,243,170   491,207   (237,874)   (20,760)   (77,134)   1,398,609   50,877    
Nomura Transformational Technologies ETF  
    1,257,164       247,475   1,504,639   44,593    
  1,533,352   1,846,528   (280,448)   (17,968)   193,009   3,274,473        
Total $20,398,729   $4,495,380   $(6,317,348)   $369,729   $(119,518)   $18,826,972       $453,169   $838,520
3. Investments
For the six months ended June 30, 2026, each Series made purchases and sales of investment securities other than short-term investments and US government securities as follows:
Series   Purchases   Sales
Nomura VIP Pathfinder Aggressive Series   $13,258,280   $13,973,200
Nomura VIP Pathfinder Conservative Series   13,344,625   15,008,747
Nomura VIP Pathfinder Moderate Series   81,865,676   88,045,895
Nomura VIP Pathfinder Moderately Aggressive Series   106,432,505   111,423,281
Nomura VIP Pathfinder Moderately Conservative Series   24,742,636   29,152,321
Nomura VIP Pathfinder Moderate – Managed Volatility Series   78,019,019   89,939,385
Nomura VIP Pathfinder Moderately Aggressive – Managed Volatility Series   12,414,667   13,642,861
Nomura VIP Pathfinder Moderately Conservative – Managed Volatility Series   4,495,380   6,317,348
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3. Investments (continued)
At June 30, 2026, the cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments and derivatives for federal income tax purposes have been estimated since final tax characteristics cannot be determined until fiscal year end. At June 30, 2026, the cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments and derivatives for federal income tax purposes for each Series were as follows:
Series   Cost of
investments
and derivatives
  Aggregate
unrealized
appreciation
of investments
and derivatives
  Aggregate
unrealized
depreciation
of investments
and derivatives
  Net unrealized
appreciation
(depreciation)
of investments
and derivatives
Nomura VIP Pathfinder Aggressive Series   $50,090,272   $3,305,297   $(2,473,791)   $831,506
Nomura VIP Pathfinder Conservative Series   67,001,983   1,860,187   (8,154,151)   (6,293,964)
Nomura VIP Pathfinder Moderate Series   367,137,578   17,145,333   (32,292,271)   (15,146,938)
Nomura VIP Pathfinder Moderately Aggressive Series   442,667,900   24,946,295   (31,039,722)   (6,093,427)
Nomura VIP Pathfinder Moderately Conservative Series   116,350,101   4,315,097   (11,858,479)   (7,543,382)
Nomura VIP Pathfinder Moderate – Managed Volatility Series   344,534,757   15,377,973   (30,822,140)   (15,444,167)
Nomura VIP Pathfinder Moderately Aggressive – Managed Volatility Series   49,320,924   2,493,904   (3,800,168)   (1,306,264)
Nomura VIP Pathfinder Moderately Conservative – Managed Volatility Series   20,842,802   666,141   (2,369,498)   (1,703,357)
For federal income tax purposes, capital loss carryforwards may be carried forward and applied against future capital gains. At December 31, 2025, certain Series had capital loss carryforwards available to offset future realized capital gains as follows:
  Loss carryforward character    
  Short-term   Long-term   Total
Nomura VIP Pathfinder Conservative Series $ —   $1,023,934   $ 1,023,934
Nomura VIP Pathfinder Moderate – Managed Volatility Series   6,092,553   6,092,553
Nomura VIP Pathfinder Moderately Aggressive – Managed Volatility Series   3,414,333   3,414,333
Nomura VIP Pathfinder Moderately Conservative – Managed Volatility Series   2,078,455   2,078,455
US GAAP defines fair value as the price that each Series would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date under current market conditions. A three-level hierarchy for fair value measurements has been established based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability. Inputs may be observable or unobservable and refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Observable inputs reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on the best information available under the circumstances. Each of the Series’ investments are assigned a level based upon the observability of the inputs which are significant to the overall valuation. The three-level hierarchy of inputs is summarized as follows:
Level 1  − Inputs are quoted prices in active markets for identical investments. (Examples: equity securities, open-end investment companies, futures contracts, and exchange-traded options contracts)
Level 2  − Other observable inputs, including, but not limited to: quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are active, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the assets or liabilities (such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks, and default rates) or other market-corroborated inputs. (Examples: debt securities, government securities, swap contracts, forward foreign currency exchange contracts, foreign securities utilizing international fair value pricing, broker-quoted securities, and fair valued securities)
Level 3  − Significant unobservable inputs, including each Series’ own assumptions used to determine the fair value of investments. (Examples: broker-quoted securities and fair valued securities)
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Level 3 investments are valued using significant unobservable inputs. Each Series may also use an income-based valuation approach in which the anticipated future cash flows of the investment are discounted to calculate fair value. Discounts may also be applied due to the nature or duration of any restrictions on the disposition of the investments. Valuations may also be based upon current market prices of securities that are comparable in coupon, rating, maturity, and industry. The derived value of a Level 3 investment may not represent the value which is received upon disposition and this could impact the results of operations.
The following tables summarize the valuation of each Series’ investments by fair value hierarchy levels as of June 30, 2026:
  Nomura VIP
Pathfinder
Aggressive
Series
  Level 1
Securities  
Assets:  
Affiliated Exchange-Traded Funds $11,250,911
Affiliated Mutual Funds 39,545,946
Short-Term Investments 124,921
Total Value of Securities $50,921,778
  Nomura VIP
Pathfinder
Conservative
Series
  Level 1
Securities  
Assets:  
Affiliated Exchange-Traded Funds $9,504,432
Affiliated Mutual Funds 51,053,355
Short-Term Investments 150,232
Total Value of Securities $60,708,019
  Nomura VIP
Pathfinder
Moderate
Series
  Level 1
Securities  
Assets:  
Affiliated Exchange-Traded Funds $65,948,286
Affiliated Mutual Funds 285,172,093
Short-Term Investments 870,261
Total Value of Securities $351,990,640
    
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3. Investments (continued)
  Nomura VIP
Pathfinder
Moderately
Aggressive
Series
  Level 1
Securities  
Assets:  
Affiliated Exchange-Traded Funds $88,659,728
Affiliated Mutual Funds 346,836,478
Short-Term Investments 1,078,267
Total Value of Securities $436,574,473
  Nomura VIP
Pathfinder
Moderately
Conservative
Series
  Level 1
Securities  
Assets:  
Affiliated Exchange-Traded Funds $18,621,456
Affiliated Mutual Funds 89,916,512
Short-Term Investments 268,751
Total Value of Securities $108,806,719
  Nomura VIP
Pathfinder
Moderate –

Managed
Volatility Series
  Level 1
Securities  
Assets:  
Affiliated Exchange-Traded Funds $61,030,284
Affiliated Mutual Funds 262,284,441
Short-Term Investments 5,880,128
Total Value of Securities $329,194,853
 
Derivatives1  
Liabilities:  
Futures Contracts $(104,263)
 
1Futures contracts are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument at the period end.
    
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  Nomura VIP
Pathfinder
Moderately
Aggressive –
Managed
Volatility Series
  Level 1
Securities  
Assets:  
Affiliated Exchange-Traded Funds $9,572,535
Affiliated Mutual Funds 37,579,762
Short-Term Investments 873,627
Total Value of Securities $48,025,924
 
Derivatives1  
Liabilities:  
Futures Contracts $(11,264)
 
1Futures contracts are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument at the period end.
  Nomura VIP
Pathfinder
Moderately
Conservative –
Managed
Volatility Series
  Level 1
Securities  
Assets:  
Affiliated Exchange-Traded Funds $3,274,473
Affiliated Mutual Funds 15,552,499
Short-Term Investments 321,282
Total Value of Securities $19,148,254
 
Derivatives1  
Liabilities:  
Futures Contracts $(8,809)
 
1Futures contracts are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument at the period end.
During the six months ended June 30, 2026, there were no transfers into or out of Level 3 investments. Each Series’ policy is to recognize transfers into or out of Level 3 investments based on fair value at the beginning of the reporting period.
A reconciliation of Level 3 investments is presented when a Series has a significant amount of Level 3 investments at the beginning or end of the period in relation to that Series’ net assets. As of June 30, 2026, there were no Level 3 investments.
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4. Capital Shares
Transactions in capital shares were as follows:
  Nomura VIP
Pathfinder
Aggressive
Series
  Nomura VIP
Pathfinder
Conservative
Series
  Nomura VIP
Pathfinder
Moderate
Series
  Six months
ended
  Year ended   Six months
ended
  Year ended   Six months
ended
  Year ended
  6/30/26   12/31/25   6/30/26   12/31/25   6/30/26   12/31/25
Shares sold:
Service Class 242,208   232,139   116,964   247,250   161,664   218,594
 
Shares issued upon reinvestment of dividends and distributions:
Service Class 380,860   204,852   460,490   474,354   2,529,546   2,178,298
  623,068   436,991   577,454   721,604   2,691,210   2,396,892
Shares redeemed:
Service Class (1,214,923)   (1,633,860)   (1,324,260)   (3,069,792)   (6,829,134)   (16,639,377)
Net decrease (591,855)   (1,196,869)   (746,806)   (2,348,188)   (4,137,924)   (14,242,485)
  Nomura VIP
Pathfinder
Moderately
Aggressive
Series
  Nomura VIP
Pathfinder
Moderately
Conservative
Series
  Nomura VIP
Pathfinder
Moderate –
Managed
Volatility Series
  Six months
ended
  Year ended   Six months
ended
  Year ended   Six months
ended
  Year ended
  6/30/26   12/31/25   6/30/26   12/31/25   6/30/26   12/31/25
Shares sold:
Service Class 293,798   497,451   175,400   278,233   230,693   1,119,762
 
Shares issued upon reinvestment of dividends and distributions:
Service Class 2,890,558   2,358,162   902,866   820,468   1,881,014   2,064,470
  3,184,356   2,855,613   1,078,266   1,098,701   2,111,707   3,184,232
Shares redeemed:
Service Class (8,078,673)   (21,240,578)   (2,680,832)   (5,149,889)   (7,155,790)   (19,024,818)
Net decrease (4,894,317)   (18,384,965)   (1,602,566)   (4,051,188)   (5,044,083)   (15,840,586)
    
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  Nomura VIP
Pathfinder
Moderately
Aggressive –
Managed
Volatility Series
  Nomura VIP
Pathfinder
Moderately
Conservative –
Managed
Volatility Series
  Six months
ended
  Year ended   Six months
ended
  Year ended
  6/30/26   12/31/25   6/30/26   12/31/25
Shares sold:
Service Class 122,166   198,341   73,611   613,028
 
Shares issued upon reinvestment of dividends and distributions:
Service Class 215,141   259,338   189,591   195,373
  337,307   457,679   263,202   808,401
Shares redeemed:
Service Class (980,619)   (2,874,645)   (898,520)   (2,128,604)
Net decrease (643,312)   (2,416,966)   (635,318)   (1,320,203)
5. Interfund Lending Program
Pursuant to an exemptive order issued by the SEC (Order), the Ivy Funds and Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios (collectively, the Funds, only for purposes of this Note 5) have the ability to lend money to, and borrow money from, each other pursuant to a master interfund lending agreement (Interfund Lending Program). Under the Interfund Lending Program, the Funds may lend or borrow money for temporary purposes directly to or from one another (each, an Interfund Loan), subject to meeting the conditions of the Order. The interest rate to be charged on an Interfund Loan is the average of the overnight repurchase agreement rate and the short-term bank loan rate. This program is in existence but is not currently in use. The Funds made no Interfund Loans under the Interfund Lending Program during the six months ended June 30, 2026.
6. Derivatives
US GAAP requires disclosures that enable investors to understand: (1) how and why an entity uses derivatives; (2) how they are accounted for; and (3) how they affect an entity’s results of operations and financial position.
Futures Contracts —  A futures contract is an agreement in which the writer (or seller) of the contract agrees to deliver to the buyer an amount of cash or securities equal to a specific dollar amount times the difference between the value of a specific security or index at the close of the last trading day of the contract and the price at which the agreement is made. The Series may use futures contracts in the normal course of pursuing its investment objective. The Series may invest in futures contracts to hedge its existing portfolio securities against fluctuations in value caused by changes in interest rates or market conditions. Upon entering into a futures contract, the Series deposits cash or pledges US government securities to a broker, equal to the minimum “initial margin” requirements of the exchange on which the contract is traded. Subsequent payments are received from the broker or paid to the broker each day, based on the daily fluctuation in the value of the contract. These receipts or payments are known as “variation margin” and are recorded daily by the Series as unrealized gains or losses until the contracts are closed. When the contracts are closed, the Series 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. Risks of entering into futures contracts include potential imperfect correlation between the futures contracts and the underlying securities and the possibility of an illiquid secondary market for these instruments. When investing in futures, there is reduced counterparty credit risk to the Series because futures are exchange-traded and the exchange’s clearinghouse, as counterparty to all exchange-traded futures, guarantees against default. At June 30, 2026, Nomura VIP Pathfinder Moderate – Managed Volatility Series, Nomura VIP Pathfinder Moderately Aggressive – Managed Volatility Series, and Nomura VIP Pathfinder Moderately Conservative – Managed Volatility Series posted $663,785, $76,911, and $54,132, respectively, in cash as collateral for open futures contracts, which is included in “Cash collateral due from broker on futures contracts” on the “Statements of assets and liabilities.” Open futures contracts, if any, are disclosed on the “Schedules of investments.”
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6. Derivatives (continued)
During the six months ended June 30, 2026, the Managed Volatility Series invested in futures contracts to hedge the Series’ existing portfolio securities against fluctuations in value caused by changes in interest rates or market conditions.
During the six months ended June 30, 2026, the Managed Volatility Series experienced net realized and unrealized gains or losses attributable to futures contracts, which are disclosed on the “Statements of assets and liabilities” and “Statements of operations.”
The table below summarizes the average daily balance of derivative holdings by each Series during the six months ended June 30, 2026:
  Short Derivative Volume
  Nomura VIP
Pathfinder Moderate –
Managed Volatility
Series
  Nomura VIP
Pathfinder Moderately
Aggressive – Managed
Volatility Series
  Nomura VIP
Pathfinder Moderately
Conservative – Managed
Volatility Series
Futures contracts (average notional amount) $ 15,635,428   $ 2,135,505   $ 916,533
7. Securities Lending
Each Series, along with other funds in the Nomura Funds, may lend its securities pursuant to a security lending agreement (Lending Agreement) with The Bank of New York Mellon (BNY). At the time a security is loaned, the borrower must post collateral equal to the required percentage of the market value of the loaned security, including any accrued interest. The required percentage is: (1) 102% with respect to US securities and foreign securities that are denominated and payable in US dollars; and (2) 105% with respect to foreign securities. With respect to each loan, if on any business day the aggregate market value of securities collateral plus cash collateral held is less than the aggregate market value of the securities which are the subject of such loan, the borrower will be notified to provide additional collateral by the end of the following business day, which, together with the collateral already held, will be not less than the applicable initial collateral requirements for such security loan. If the aggregate market value of securities collateral and cash collateral held with respect to a security loan exceeds the applicable initial collateral requirement, upon the request of the borrower, BNY must return enough collateral to the borrower by the end of the following business day to reduce the value of the remaining collateral to the applicable initial collateral requirement for such security loan. As a result of the foregoing, the value of the collateral held with respect to a loaned security on any particular day, may be more or less than the value of the security on loan. The collateral percentage with respect to the market value of the loaned security is determined by the security lending agent.
Cash collateral received by each Series of the Trust is generally invested in a series of individual separate accounts, each corresponding to a Series. The investment guidelines permit each separate account to hold certain securities that would be considered eligible securities for a money market fund. Cash collateral received is generally invested in government securities; certain obligations issued by government sponsored enterprises; repurchase agreements collateralized by US Treasury securities; obligations issued by the central government of any Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) country or its agencies, instrumentalities, or establishments; obligations of supranational organizations; commercial paper, notes, bonds, and other debt obligations; certificates of deposit, time deposits, and other bank obligations; certain money market funds; and asset-backed securities. Each Series can also accept US government securities and letters of credit (non-cash collateral) in connection with securities loans.
In the event of default or bankruptcy by the lending agent, realization and/or retention of the collateral may be subject to legal proceedings. In the event the borrower fails to return loaned securities and the collateral received is insufficient to cover the value of the loaned securities and provided such collateral shortfall is not the result of investment losses, the lending agent has agreed to pay the amount of the shortfall to each Series or, at the discretion of the lending agent, replace the loaned securities. Each Series continues to record dividends or interest, as applicable, on the securities loaned and is subject to changes in value of the securities loaned that may occur during the term of the loan. Each Series has the right under the Lending Agreement to recover the securities from the borrower on demand. With respect to security loans collateralized by non-cash collateral, each Series receives loan premiums paid by the borrower. With respect to security loans collateralized by cash collateral, the earnings from the collateral investments are shared among each Series, the security lending agent, and the borrower. Each Series records security lending income net of allocations to the security lending agent and the borrower.
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Each Series may incur investment losses as a result of investing securities lending collateral. This could occur if an investment in each collateral investment account defaulted or became impaired. Under those circumstances, the value of each Series’ cash collateral account may be less than the amount each Series would be required to return to the borrowers of the securities and each Series would be required to make up for this shortfall.
During the six months ended June 30, 2026, each Series had no securities out on loan.
8. Credit and Market Risks
Because each Series invests substantially all of its assets in Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios mutual funds, the risks associated with investing in the Series are closely related to the risks associated with the securities and other investments held by the Underlying Funds.
Certain Underlying Funds may hold high-yield or non-investment-grade bonds, that may be subject to a greater degree of credit risk. Credit risk relates to the ability of the issuer to meet interest or principal payments or both as they become due. The Underlying Funds may acquire securities in default and are not obligated to dispose of securities whose issuers subsequently default and are not obligated to dispose of securities whose issuers subsequently default.
In the normal course of business, the Underlying Funds may invest in securities and enter into transactions where risks exist due to fluctuations in the market (market risk) or failure of the issuer of a security to meet all its obligations (issuer credit risk). The value of securities held by the Underlying Funds may decline in response to certain events, including those directly involving the issuers whose securities are owned by the Underlying Funds; conditions affecting the general economy; overall market changes; local, regional or global political, social or economic instability; and currency and interest rate and price fluctuations. Similar to issuer credit risk, the Underlying Funds may be exposed to counterparty credit risk, or the risk that an entity with which the Underlying Funds have unsettled or open transactions may fail to or be unable to perform on its commitments. The Underlying Funds manage counterparty credit risk by entering into transactions only with counterparties that they believe have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by monitoring the financial stability of those counterparties. Financial assets, which potentially expose the Underlying Funds to market, issuer and counterparty credit risks, consist principally of financial instruments and receivables due from counterparties.
Certain Underlying Funds may enter into financial instrument transactions (such as swaps, futures, options and other derivatives) that may have off-balance sheet market risk. Off-balance sheet market risk exists when the maximum potential loss on a particular financial instrument is greater than the value of such financial instrument.
If an Underlying Fund invests directly in foreign currencies or in securities that trade in, and receive revenues in, foreign currencies, or in financial derivatives that provide exposure to foreign currencies, it will be subject to the risk that those currencies will decline in value relative to the base currency of the Underlying Funds, or, in the case of hedging positions, that the Underlying Fund’s base currency will decline in value relative to the currency being hedged. Currency rates in foreign countries may fluctuate significantly over short periods of time for a number of reasons, including changes in interest rates, intervention (or the failure to intervene) by US or foreign governments, central banks or supranational entities such as the International Monetary Fund, or by the imposition of currency controls or other political developments in the United States or abroad.
Derivatives contracts, such as futures, forward foreign currency contracts, options, and swaps, may involve additional expenses (such as the payment of premiums) and are subject to significant loss, which may exceed amounts disclosed on the “Statements of assets and liabilities”, if a security, index, reference rate, or other asset or market factor to which a derivatives contract is associated, moves in the opposite direction from what the portfolio manager anticipated. When used for hedging, the change in value of the derivatives instrument may also not correlate specifically with the currency, rate, or other risk being hedged, in which case a Series may not realize the intended benefits. Derivatives contracts are also subject to the risk that the counterparty may fail to perform its obligations under the contract due to, among other reasons, financial difficulties (such as a bankruptcy or reorganization).
9. Contractual Obligations
Each Series enters into contracts in the normal course of business that contain a variety of indemnifications. Each Series’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, each Series has not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts. Management has reviewed each Series’ existing contracts and expects the risk of loss to be remote.
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10. Subsequent Events
Management has determined that no material events or transactions occurred subsequent to June 30, 2026, that would require recognition or disclosure in the Series’ financial statements.
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Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios
Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants for Open-End Management Investment Companies
Not applicable.
Proxy Disclosures for Open-End Management Investment Companies
Not applicable.
Remuneration Paid to Directors, Officers, and Others of Open-End Management Investment Companies
The aggregate remuneration paid to directors, officers, and others is disclosed within the financial statements.
Statement Regarding Basis of Approval for Investment Advisory Contract
Not applicable.
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Item 8. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants for Open-End Management Investment Companies.

 

 

Not applicable.


Item 9. Proxy Disclosures for Open-End Management Investment Companies.

 

 

Not applicable.

Item 10. Remuneration Paid to Directors, Officers, and Others of Open-End Management Investment Companies.

 

 

This information is included as part of materials filed under Item 7 of this form.

Item 11. Statement Regarding Basis for Approval of Investment Advisory Contract.

 

 

This information is included as part of materials filed under Item 7 of this form.

Item 12. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

 

 

Not applicable.

Item 13. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

 

 

Not applicable.

Item 14. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers.

 

 

Not applicable.

Item 15. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

There have been no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the registrant’s board of trustees, where those changes were implemented after the registrant last provided disclosure in response to the requirements of Item 407(c)(2)(iv) of Regulation S-K (17 CFR 229.407) (as required by Item 22(b)(15) of Schedule 14A (17 CFR 240.14a-101)), or this Item.

Item 16. Controls and Procedures.

 

  (a)

The registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, have concluded that the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (17 CFR 270.30a-3(c))) are effective, as of a date within 90 days of the filing of this report, based on their evaluation of these controls and procedures required by Rule 30a-3(b) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30a-3(b)) and Rules 13a-15(b) or 15d-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (17 CFR 240.13a-15(b) or 240.15d-15(b)) and provide reasonable assurance that the information required to be disclosed by the registrant in its reports or statements filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

  (b)

There were no significant changes in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30a-3(d)) that occurred during the period covered by the report to stockholders included herein that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.


Item 17. Disclosure of Securities Lending Activities for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

 

 

Not applicable.

Item 18. Recovery of Erroneously Awarded Compensation.

 

 

Not applicable.

Item 19. Exhibits.

 

(a)(1)    Not applicable.
(a)(2)   

Not applicable.

(a)(3)   

Certifications pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 are attached hereto as Exhibit 99.CERT.

(a)(4)   

There were no written solicitations to purchase securities under Rule 23c-1 under the Act sent or given during the period covered by the report by or on behalf of the Registrant to 10 or more persons.

(a)(5)   

There was no change in the Registrant’s independent public accountant during the period covered by the report.

(b)   

Certifications pursuant to Rule 30a-2(b) under the 1940 Act and Section 906 of the Sarbanes- Oxley Act of 2002 are attached hereto as Exhibit 99.906 CERT.


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf, by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Name of Registrant: Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios

 

/s/ SHAWN K. LYTLE     
By:   Shawn K. Lytle
Title:   President and Principal Executive Officer
Date:   August 31, 2026

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

/s/ SHAWN K. LYTLE     

By:

 

Shawn K. Lytle

Title:

  President and Principal Executive Officer

Date:

 

August 31, 2026

/s/ RICHARD SALUS     

By:

 

Richard Salus

Title:

  Principal Financial Officer

Date: 

 

August 31, 2026


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