
May 2008
PORTFOLIO REVIEW AND OUTLOOK
Though the financial markets have seen marked improvement over the last several weeks, volatility continues and equity returns are still firmly in the negative. Tech has been no exception. When the markets are in the doldrums, it can be difficult to stick with the discipline of a long-term plan. Weve been investing in Tech long enough to know that you must take temporary setbacks like these in stride, and that broad market downturns often present opportunities for the astute investor.
Performance Attribution
As has been the case for the past several years, our primary portfolio focus is Software, which is our only significant overweight versus our benchmark, the S&P GSTI Composite Index. Software has struggled this year, and some of our overweights in the area were among the biggest detractors to total return in the first quarter, including Synopsis, Amdocs, and McAfee the three top portfolio holdings in both Seligman Communications and Information Fund and Seligman Global Technology Fund on 3/31. Our overall stock selection in Software, however, was relatively strong and helped us versus our peers and benchmark. Notable among the outperformers was Checkpoint Software Technologies, another top ten holding in both portfolios. Despite the disappointing performance of some of our largest holdings, we remain committed to our Software theme.
First quarter top contributors to each Funds returns were Yahoo (overweight), QUALCOMM (overweight), and IBM (underweight), which were also the top three contributors to the benchmark. Despite significant underweights to the benchmark, our exposure to the Computers and Peripherals sector and the Semiconductor and Semiconductor Equipment sector hurt us most in the first quarter. This is due in part to some of the Tech bellwethers Apple, Cisco,and Intel for example falling back after significant gains in 2007. Semiconductors were particularly weak, especially in the Flash and DRAM memory areas, and orders for Semiconductor Capital Equipment were off sharply.
Outlook
Though were likely to see further volatility, we think Tech stocks are positioned to do well as the market improves. Cash balances remain strong and we are still seeing significant share repurchases. Merger and acquisition activity has been resilient as well, largely because cash-rich Tech companies have been less reliant on debt to finance purchases. We believe Software is currently very attractive, especially considering what we believe are reasonable valuations relative to cash flow and earnings potential.
In spite of a tough start to the year, both the Seligman Communications and Information Fund and Global Technology Fund have fared well relative to their peers. With an eye to the longer-term, we are selectively adding to positions and taking advantage of opportunities created by short-term market volatility to strengthen the portfolios. As the year unfolds, we believe investors will begin to more clearly recognize the fundamental strength and earnings potential of Tech.
Seligman Communications and Information Fund
| Class A: SLMCX | Class B: SLMBX | Class C: SCICX | Class R: SCIRX |

The table does not reflect the expenses of Class B, C, or R shares. Expense information on Class B, C, and R shares is available at www.seligman.com
Seligman Global Technology Fund
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Class A: SHGTX |
Class B: SHTBX |
Class C: SHTCX |
Class R: SGTRX |

The table does not reflect the expenses of Class B, C, or R shares. Expense information on Class B, C, and R shares is available at www.seligman.com
IMPORTANT PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
Performance data quoted herein represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee or indicate future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investors shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. Total returns of the Fund as of the most recent month-end will be made available at www.seligman.com by the seventh business day following that month-end.
Return figures reflect any change in price per share, and assume the reinvestment of dividends and capital gain distributions, if any. Returns include the effect of a payment from the investment manager to Seligman Global Technology Fund in 2004, and a 0.05% fee waiver in respect of Seligman Communications and Information Fund from 6/1/04through 5/31/06. Absent such payment and fee waiver, returns that include such periods would have been lower. Average Annual Total Return figures for Class A shares are calculated without and with the effect of the initial maximum sales charge. The average annual total returns (with sales charges) for all periods presented for Class A shares reflect the maximum initial sales charge of 5.75% that went into effect January 7, 2008. Effective June 4, 2007, there is no initial sales charge on purchases of Class C shares. The chart and tables do not reflect the performance of Class B, C, or R shares, which would differ due to different sales charges, fees and expenses. Return information on Class B, C, and R shares is available at www.seligman.com.
For more information on Seligman Communications and Information Fund, contact your Financial Advisor, or call Seligman Advisors, Inc. at 800-221-2783.
NOT FDIC INSUREDNOT BANK GUARANTEED MAY LOSE VALUE


