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Ivy Funds – ‘N-CSRS’ for 9/30/23

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12/04/23  Ivy Funds                         N-CSRS      9/30/23    3:9.8M                                   DG3/FADelaware Climate Solutions Fund Class A (IEYAX) — Class C (IEYCX) — Class I (IVEIX) — Class R (IYEFX) — Class R6 (IENRX) — Class Y (IEYYX)Delaware Global Equity Fund II Class A (IBIAX) — Class C (IBICX) — Class I (IBIIX) — Class R (IYGEX) — Class R6 (IICNX) — Class Y (IBIYX)Delaware Global Real Estate Fund Class A (IREAX) — Class C (IRECX) — Class I (IRESX) — Class R (IRERX) — Class R6 (IRENX) — Class Y (IREYX)Delaware International Equity Fund II Class A (ICDAX) — Class C (ICDCX) — Class I (ICVIX) — Class R (IYCUX) — Class R6 (ICNGX) — Class Y (ICDYX)Delaware Ivy Asset Strategy Fund Class A (WASAX) — Class C (WASCX) — Class I (IVAEX) — Class R (IASRX) — Class R6 (IASTX) — Class Y (WASYX)Delaware Ivy Balanced Fund Class A (IBNAX) — Class C (IBNCX) — Class I (IYBIX) — Class R (IYBFX) — Class R6 (IBARX) — Class Y (IBNYX)Delaware Ivy Core Bond Fund Class A (IBOAX) — Class C (IBOCX) — Class I (IVBIX) — Class R (IYBDX) — Class R6 (IBNDX) — Class Y (IBOYX)Delaware Ivy Core Equity Fund Class A (WCEAX) — Class C (WTRCX) — Class I (ICIEX) — Class R (IYCEX) — Class R6 (ICEQX) — Class Y (WCEYX)Delaware Ivy Global Bond Fund Class A (IVSAX) — Class C (IVSCX) — Class I (IVSIX) — Class R (IYGOX) — Class R6 (IVBDX) — Class Y (IVSYX)Delaware Ivy Global Growth Fund Class A (IVINX) — Class C (IVNCX) — Class I (IGIIX) — Class R (IYIGX) — Class R6 (ITGRX) — Class Y (IVIYX)Delaware Ivy High Income Fund Class A (WHIAX) — Class C (WRHIX) — Class I (IVHIX) — Class R (IYHIX) — Class R6 (IHIFX) — Class Y (WHIYX)Delaware Ivy International Core Equity Fund Class A (IVIAX) — Class C (IVIFX) — Class I (ICEIX) — Class R (IYITX) — Class R6 (IINCX) — Class Y (IVVYX)Delaware Ivy Large Cap Growth Fund Class A (WLGAX) — Class C (WLGCX) — Class I (IYGIX) — Class R (WLGRX) — Class R6 (ILGRX) — Class Y (WLGYX)Delaware Ivy Managed International Opportunities Fund Class A (IVTAX) — Class C (IVTCX) — Class I (IVTIX) — Class R (IYMGX) — Class R6 (IVTNX) — Class Y (IVTYX)Delaware Ivy Mid Cap Growth Fund Class A (WMGAX) — Class C (WMGCX) — Class I (IYMIX) — Class R (WMGRX) — Class R6 (IGRFX) — Class Y (WMGYX)Delaware Ivy Mid Cap Income Opportunities Fund Class A (IVOAX) — Class C (IVOCX) — Class I (IVOIX) — Class R (IVORX) — Class R6 (IVOSX) — Class Y (IVOYX)Delaware Ivy Natural Resources Fund Class A (IGNAX) — Class C (IGNCX) — Class I (IGNIX) — Class R (IGNRX) — Class R6 (INRSX) — Class Y (IGNYX)Delaware Ivy Science & Technology Fund Class A (WSTAX) — Class C (WSTCX) — Class I (ISTIX) — Class R (WSTRX) — Class R6 (ISTNX) — Class Y (WSTYX)Delaware Ivy Small Cap Growth Fund Class A (WSGAX) — Class C (WRGCX) — Class I (IYSIX) — Class R (WSGRX) — Class R6 (IRGFX) — Class Y (WSCYX)Delaware Ivy Smid Cap Core Fund Class A (IYSAX) — Class C (IYSCX) — Class I (IVVIX) — Class R (IYSMX) — Class R6 (ISPVX) — Class Y (IYSYX)Delaware Ivy Systematic Emerging Markets Equity Fund Class A (IPOAX) — Class C (IPOCX) — Class I (IPOIX) — Class R (IYPCX) — Class R6 (IMEGX) — Class Y (IPOYX)Delaware Ivy Value Fund Class A (IYVAX) — Class C (IYVCX) — Class I (IYAIX) — Class R (IYVLX) — Class R6 (IVALX) — Class Y (IYVYX)Delaware Real Estate Securities Fund Class A (IRSAX) — Class C (IRSCX) — Class I (IREIX) — Class R (IRSRX) — Class R6 (IRSEX) — Class Y (IRSYX)

Semi-Annual Certified Shareholder Report by an Investment Company   —   Form N-CSR   —   ICA’40

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‘N-CSRS’   —   Semi-Annual Certified Shareholder Report by an Investment Company

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"Disclosure of Fund expenses
"Security type / sector / country allocations and top 10 equity holdings
"Schedules of investments
"Statements of assets and liabilities
"Statements of operations
"Statements of changes in net assets
"Financial highlights
"Notes to financial statements
"Other Fund information

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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: 811-06569
   
Exact name of registrant as specified in charter: Ivy Funds
   
Address of principal executive offices: 610 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
   
Name and address of agent for service: David F. Connor, Esq.
610 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
   
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (800) 523-1918
   
Date of fiscal year end: March 31
   
Date of reporting period: September 30, 2023
  

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Item 1. Reports to Stockholders

Semiannual report

Equity funds

Delaware Ivy Core Equity Fund
Delaware Ivy Large Cap Growth Fund
Delaware Ivy Mid Cap Growth Fund
Delaware Ivy Mid Cap Income Opportunities Fund
Delaware Ivy Small Cap Growth Fund
Delaware Ivy Smid Cap Core Fund
Delaware Ivy Value Fund

Fixed income funds

Delaware Ivy Core Bond Fund
Delaware Ivy Global Bond Fund
Delaware Ivy High Income Fund

September 30, 2023

Global / international equity funds

Delaware Global Equity Fund II
(formerly, Delaware Global Value Equity Fund)

Delaware International Equity Fund II

(formerly, Delaware Ivy International Value Fund)

Delaware Ivy Global Growth Fund
Delaware Ivy International Core Equity Fund
Delaware Ivy Systematic Emerging Markets Equity Fund

Multi-asset fund

Delaware Ivy Managed International Opportunities Fund

Carefully consider the Funds’ investment objectives, risk factors, charges, and expenses before investing. This and other information can be found in the Funds’ prospectus and their summary prospectuses, which may be obtained by visiting delawarefunds.com/literature or calling 800 523-1918. Investors should read the prospectus and the summary prospectus carefully before investing.

You can obtain shareholder reports and prospectuses online instead of in the mail.

Visit delawarefunds.com/edelivery.

  

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Table of contents

Disclosure of Fund expenses 1
Security type / sector / country allocations and top 10 equity holdings 7
Schedules of investments 24
Statements of assets and liabilities 71
Statements of operations 79
Statements of changes in net assets 87
Financial highlights 103
Notes to financial statements 199
Other Fund information 239

Experience Delaware Funds by Macquarie®

Macquarie Asset Management (MAM) is a global asset manager that aims to deliver positive impact for everyone. MAM Public Investments traces its roots to 1929 and partners with institutional and individual clients to deliver specialist active investment capabilities across global equities, fixed income, and multi-asset solutions using a conviction-based, long-term approach to investing. In the US, retail investors recognize our Delaware Funds by Macquarie family of funds as one of the oldest mutual fund families.

If you are interested in learning more about creating an investment plan, contact your financial advisor.

You can learn more about Delaware Funds or obtain a prospectus for the Funds at delawarefunds.com/literature.

Manage your account online

Check your account balance and transactions
View statements and tax forms
Make purchases and redemptions

Visit delawarefunds.com/account-access.

Macquarie Asset Management (MAM) is the asset management division of Macquarie Group. MAM is a full-service asset manager offering a diverse range of products across public and private markets including fixed income, equities, multi-asset solutions, private credit, infrastructure, renewables, natural assets, real estate, and asset finance. The Public Investments business is a part of MAM and includes the following investment advisers: Macquarie Investment Management Business Trust (MIMBT), Macquarie Investment Management Austria Kapitalanlage AG, Macquarie Investment Management Global Limited, Macquarie Investment Management Europe Limited, and Macquarie Investment Management Europe S.A.

The Funds are distributed by Delaware Distributors, L.P. (DDLP), an affiliate of MIMBT and Macquarie Group Limited.

Other than Macquarie Bank Limited ABN 46 008 583 542 (“Macquarie Bank”), any Macquarie Group entity noted in this document is not an authorized deposit-taking institution for the purposes of the Banking Act 1959 (Commonwealth of Australia). The obligations of these other Macquarie Group entities do not represent deposits or other liabilities of Macquarie Bank. Macquarie Bank does not guarantee or otherwise provide assurance in respect of the obligations of these other Macquarie Group entities. In addition, if this document relates to an investment, (a) the investor is subject to investment risk including possible delays in repayment and loss of income and principal invested and (b) none of Macquarie Bank or any other Macquarie Group entity guarantees any particular rate of return on or the performance of the investment, nor do they guarantee repayment of capital in respect of the investment.

The Funds are governed by US laws and regulations.

This semiannual report is for the information of Delaware Global Equity Fund II, Delaware International Equity Fund II, Delaware Ivy Core Bond Fund, Delaware Ivy Core Equity Fund, Delaware Ivy Global Bond Fund, Delaware Ivy Global Growth Fund, Delaware Ivy High Income Fund, Delaware Ivy International Core Equity Fund, Delaware Ivy Large Cap Growth Fund, Delaware Ivy Managed International Opportunities Fund, Delaware Ivy Mid Cap Growth Fund, Delaware Ivy Mid Cap Income Opportunities Fund, Delaware Ivy Small Cap Growth Fund, Delaware Ivy Smid Cap Core Fund, Delaware Ivy Systematic Emerging Markets Equity Fund, and Delaware Ivy Value Fund shareholders, but it may be used with prospective investors when preceded or accompanied by the Delaware Fund fact sheet for the most recently completed calendar quarter. These documents are available at delawarefunds.com/literature.

Unless otherwise noted, views expressed herein are current as of September 30, 2023, and subject to change for events occurring after such date.

The Funds are not FDIC insured and are not guaranteed. It is possible to lose the principal amount invested.

Advisory services provided by Delaware Management Company, a series of MIMBT, a US registered investment advisor.

All third-party marks cited are the property of their respective owners.

© 2023 Macquarie Management Holdings, Inc.

  

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Disclosure of Fund expenses

For the six-month period from April 1, 2023 to September 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

The investment objective of Delaware Global Equity Fund II is to seek to provide total return through a combination of current income and capital appreciation.

The investment objective of Delaware International Equity Fund II is to seek to provide capital appreciation.

The investment objective of Delaware Ivy Core Bond Fund is to seek to provide current income consistent with preservation of capital.

The investment objective of Delaware Ivy Core Equity Fund is to seek to provide capital growth and appreciation.

The investment objective of Delaware Ivy Global Bond Fund is to seek to provide a combination of current income and capital appreciation.

The investment objective of Delaware Ivy Global Growth Fund is to seek to provide growth of capital.

The investment objective of Delaware Ivy High Income Fund is to seek to provide total return through a combination of high current income and capital appreciation.

The investment objective of Delaware Ivy International Core Equity Fund is to seek to provide capital growth and appreciation.

The investment objective of Delaware Ivy Large Cap Growth Fund is to seek to provide growth of capital.

The investment objective of Delaware Ivy Managed International Opportunities Fund is to seek to provide capital growth and appreciation.

The investment objective of Delaware Ivy Mid Cap Growth Fund is to seek to provide growth of capital.

The investment objective of Delaware Ivy Mid Cap Income Opportunities Fund is to seek to provide total return through a combination of current income and capital appreciation.

The investment objective of Delaware Ivy Small Cap Growth Fund is to seek to provide growth of capital.

The investment objective of Delaware Ivy Smid Cap Core Fund is to seek to provide capital appreciation.

The investment objective of Delaware Ivy Systematic Emerging Markets Equity Fund is to seek to provide growth of capital.

The investment objective of Delaware Ivy Value Fund is to seek to provide capital appreciation.

As a shareholder of a Fund, you incur two types of costs:

(1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments, reinvested dividends, or other distributions; redemption fees; and exchange fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and service (12b-1) fees; and other Fund expenses. The following examples are intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in a Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire six-month period from April 1, 2023 to September 30, 2023.

Actual expenses

The first section of the tables shown, “Actual Fund return,” provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this section of the table, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first section under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

Hypothetical example for comparison purposes

The second section of the tables shown, “Hypothetical 5% return,” provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Funds’ actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Funds’ actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in each Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the tables are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads), redemption fees, or exchange fees. Therefore, the second section of each table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher. The Funds’ expenses shown in the tables reflect fee waivers in effect and assume reinvestment of all dividends and distributions.

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Disclosure of Fund expenses

Delaware Global Equity Fund II
Expense analysis of an investment of $1,000

   Beginning
Account
Value
4/1/23
  Ending
Account
Value
9/30/23
  Annualized
Expense
Ratio
  Expenses
Paid
During
Period
4/1/23 to
9/30/23*
Actual Fund return                  
Class A        $1,000.00         $947.60   1.17%      $5.70 
Class C   1,000.00    944.00   1.92%   9.33 
Class I   1,000.00    948.90   0.92%   4.48 
Class R   1,000.00    946.40   1.42%   6.91 
Class R6   1,000.00    948.50   0.86%   4.19 
Class Y   1,000.00    947.50   1.17%   5.70 
Hypothetical 5% return (5% return before expenses)
Class A  $1,000.00   $1,019.15   1.17%  $5.91 
Class C   1,000.00    1,015.40   1.92%   9.67 
Class I   1,000.00    1,020.40   0.92%   4.65 
Class R   1,000.00    1,017.90   1.42%   7.16 
Class R6   1,000.00    1,020.70   0.86%   4.34 
Class Y   1,000.00    1,019.15   1.17%   5.91 

Delaware International Equity Fund II
Expense analysis of an investment of $1,000

   Beginning
Account
Value
4/1/23
  Ending
Account
Value
9/30/23
  Annualized
Expense
Ratio
  Expenses
Paid
During
Period
4/1/23 to
9/30/23*
Actual Fund return                  
Class A        $1,000.00         $953.00   1.15%      $5.61 
Class C   1,000.00    949.00   1.90%   9.26 
Class I   1,000.00    954.60   0.90%   4.40 
Class R   1,000.00    951.50   1.40%   6.83 
Class R6   1,000.00    954.80   0.85%   4.15 
Class Y   1,000.00    952.70   1.15%   5.61 
Hypothetical 5% return (5% return before expenses)
Class A  $1,000.00   $1,019.25   1.15%  $5.81 
Class C   1,000.00    1,015.50   1.90%   9.57 
Class I   1,000.00    1,020.50   0.90%   4.55 
Class R   1,000.00    1,018.00   1.40%   7.06 
Class R6   1,000.00    1,020.75   0.85%   4.29 
Class Y   1,000.00    1,019.25   1.15%   5.81 

Delaware Ivy Core Bond Fund
Expense analysis of an investment of $1,000

   Beginning
Account
Value
4/1/23
  Ending
Account
Value
9/30/23
  Annualized
Expense
Ratio
  Expenses
Paid
During
Period
4/1/23 to
9/30/23*
Actual Fund return                  
Class A        $1,000.00         $959.10   0.70%      $3.43 
Class C   1,000.00    955.50   1.45%   7.09 
Class I   1,000.00    960.30   0.45%   2.21 
Class R   1,000.00    959.00   0.95%   4.65 
Class R6   1,000.00    960.50   0.41%   2.01 
Class Y   1,000.00    959.10   0.70%   3.43 
Hypothetical 5% return (5% return before expenses)
Class A  $1,000.00   $1,021.50   0.70%  $3.54 
Class C   1,000.00    1,017.75   1.45%   7.31 
Class I   1,000.00    1,022.75   0.45%   2.28 
Class R   1,000.00    1,020.25   0.95%   4.80 
Class R6   1,000.00    1,022.95   0.41%   2.07 
Class Y   1,000.00    1,021.50   0.70%   3.54 

Delaware Ivy Core Equity Fund
Expense analysis of an investment of $1,000

   Beginning
Account
Value
4/1/23
  Ending
Account
Value
9/30/23
  Annualized
Expense
Ratio
  Expenses
Paid
During
Period
4/1/23 to
9/30/23*
Actual Fund return                  
Class A        $1,000.00         $1,034.70   1.00%      $5.09 
Class C   1,000.00    1,030.70   1.75%   8.88 
Class I   1,000.00    1,035.70   0.75%   3.82 
Class R   1,000.00    1,033.20   1.25%   6.35 
Class R6   1,000.00    1,036.10   0.72%   3.66 
Class Y   1,000.00    1,034.50   1.00%   5.09 
Hypothetical 5% return (5% return before expenses)
Class A  $1,000.00   $1,020.00   1.00%  $5.05 
Class C   1,000.00    1,016.25   1.75%   8.82 
Class I   1,000.00    1,021.25   0.75%   3.79 
Class R   1,000.00    1,018.75   1.25%   6.31 
Class R6   1,000.00    1,021.40   0.72%   3.64 
Class Y   1,000.00    1,020.00   1.00%   5.05 
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Delaware Ivy Global Bond Fund
Expense analysis of an investment of $1,000

   Beginning
Account
Value
4/1/23
  Ending
Account
Value
9/30/23
  Annualized
Expense
Ratio
  Expenses
Paid
During
Period
4/1/23 to
9/30/23*
Actual Fund return                  
Class A        $1,000.00         $979.00   0.96%      $4.75 
Class C   1,000.00    974.10   1.71%   8.44 
Class I   1,000.00    980.30   0.71%   3.52 
Class R   1,000.00    977.70   1.21%   5.98 
Class R6   1,000.00    980.40   0.67%   3.32 
Class Y   1,000.00    979.20   0.96%   4.75 
Hypothetical 5% return (5% return before expenses)
Class A  $1,000.00   $1,020.20   0.96%  $4.85 
Class C   1,000.00    1,016.45   1.71%   8.62 
Class I   1,000.00    1,021.45   0.71%   3.59 
Class R   1,000.00    1,018.95   1.21%   6.11 
Class R6   1,000.00    1,021.65   0.67%   3.39 
Class Y   1,000.00    1,020.20   0.96%   4.85 

Delaware Ivy Global Growth Fund
Expense analysis of an investment of $1,000

   Beginning
Account
Value
4/1/23
  Ending
Account
Value
9/30/23
  Annualized
Expense
Ratio
  Expenses
Paid
During
Period
4/1/23 to
9/30/23*
Actual Fund return                  
Class A        $1,000.00         $1,024.90   1.19%      $6.02 
Class C   1,000.00    1,020.70   1.95%   9.85 
Class I   1,000.00    1,025.90   0.95%   4.81 
Class R   1,000.00    1,023.20   1.45%   7.33 
Class R6   1,000.00    1,026.10   0.90%   4.56 
Class Y   1,000.00    1,024.60   1.20%   6.07 
Hypothetical 5% return (5% return before expenses)
Class A  $1,000.00   $1,019.05   1.19%  $6.01 
Class C   1,000.00    1,015.25   1.95%   9.82 
Class I   1,000.00    1,020.25   0.95%   4.80 
Class R   1,000.00    1,017.75   1.45%   7.31 
Class R6   1,000.00    1,020.50   0.90%   4.55 
Class Y   1,000.00    1,019.00   1.20%   6.06 

Delaware Ivy High Income Fund
Expense analysis of an investment of $1,000

   Beginning
Account
Value
4/1/23
  Ending
Account
Value
9/30/23
  Annualized
Expense
Ratio
  Expenses
Paid
During
Period
4/1/23 to
9/30/23*
Actual Fund return                  
Class A        $1,000.00         $1,020.90   0.98%      $4.95 
Class C   1,000.00    1,017.10   1.73%   8.72 
Class I   1,000.00    1,022.20   0.73%   3.69 
Class R   1,000.00    1,019.60   1.23%   6.21 
Class R6   1,000.00    1,022.30   0.69%   3.49 
Class Y   1,000.00    1,020.90   0.98%   4.95 
Hypothetical 5% return (5% return before expenses)
Class A  $1,000.00   $1,020.10   0.98%  $4.95 
Class C   1,000.00    1,016.35   1.73%   8.72 
Class I   1,000.00    1,021.35   0.73%   3.69 
Class R   1,000.00    1,018.85   1.23%   6.21 
Class R6   1,000.00    1,021.55   0.69%   3.49 
Class Y   1,000.00    1,020.10   0.98%   4.95 

Delaware Ivy International Core Equity Fund
Expense analysis of an investment of $1,000

   Beginning
Account
Value
4/1/23
  Ending
Account
Value
9/30/23
  Annualized
Expense
Ratio
  Expenses
Paid
During
Period
4/1/23 to
9/30/23*
Actual Fund return                  
Class A        $1,000.00         $1,005.30   1.04%      $5.21 
Class C   1,000.00    1,001.20   1.79%   8.96 
Class I   1,000.00    1,006.30   0.79%   3.96 
Class R   1,000.00    1,004.30   1.29%   6.46 
Class R6   1,000.00    1,006.80   0.75%   3.76 
Class Y   1,000.00    1,005.30   1.04%   5.21 
Hypothetical 5% return (5% return before expenses)
Class A  $1,000.00   $1,019.80   1.04%  $5.25 
Class C   1,000.00    1,016.05   1.79%   9.02 
Class I   1,000.00    1,021.05   0.79%   3.99 
Class R   1,000.00    1,018.55   1.29%   6.51 
Class R6   1,000.00    1,021.25   0.75%   3.79 
Class Y   1,000.00    1,019.80   1.04%   5.25 
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Delaware Ivy Large Cap Growth Fund
Expense analysis of an investment of $1,000

   Beginning
Account
Value
4/1/23
  Ending
Account
Value
9/30/23
  Annualized
Expense
Ratio
  Expenses
Paid
During
Period
4/1/23 to
9/30/23*
Actual Fund return                  
Class A        $1,000.00         $1,079.40   0.89%      $4.63 
Class C   1,000.00    1,075.00   1.64%   8.51 
Class I   1,000.00    1,081.00   0.64%   3.33 
Class R   1,000.00    1,078.20   1.14%   5.92 
Class R6   1,000.00    1,081.00   0.61%   3.17 
Class Y   1,000.00    1,079.30   0.89%   4.63 
Hypothetical 5% return (5% return before expenses)
Class A  $1,000.00   $1,020.55   0.89%  $4.50 
Class C   1,000.00    1,016.80   1.64%   8.27 
Class I   1,000.00    1,021.80   0.64%   3.23 
Class R   1,000.00    1,019.30   1.14%   5.76 
Class R6   1,000.00    1,021.95   0.61%   3.08 
Class Y   1,000.00    1,020.55   0.89%   4.50 

Delaware Ivy Managed International Opportunities Fund
Expense analysis of an investment of $1,000

   Beginning
Account
Value
4/1/23
  Ending
Account
Value
9/30/23
  Annualized
Expense
Ratio
  Expenses
Paid
During
Period
4/1/23 to
9/30/23*
Actual Fund return                  
Class A        $1,000.00         $981.80   1.51%      $7.48 
Class C   1,000.00    978.80   2.26%   11.18 
Class I   1,000.00    983.10   1.26%   6.25 
Class R   1,000.00    981.70   1.76%   8.72 
Class R6   1,000.00    983.10   1.21%   6.00 
Class Y   1,000.00    981.90   1.51%   7.48 
Hypothetical 5% return (5% return before expenses)
Class A  $1,000.00   $1,017.45   1.51%  $7.62 
Class C   1,000.00    1,013.70   2.26%   11.38 
Class I   1,000.00    1,018.70   1.26%   6.36 
Class R   1,000.00    1,016.20   1.76%   8.87 
Class R6   1,000.00    1,018.95   1.21%   6.11 
Class Y   1,000.00    1,017.45   1.51%   7.62 

Delaware Ivy Mid Cap Growth Fund
Expense analysis of an investment of $1,000

   Beginning
Account
Value
4/1/23
  Ending
Account
Value
9/30/23
  Annualized
Expense
Ratio
  Expenses
Paid
During
Period
4/1/23 to
9/30/23*
Actual Fund return                  
Class A        $1,000.00         $944.90   1.04%      $5.06 
Class C   1,000.00    941.50   1.79%   8.69 
Class I   1,000.00    946.00   0.79%   3.84 
Class R   1,000.00    943.70   1.29%   6.27 
Class R6   1,000.00    946.10   0.76%   3.70 
Class Y   1,000.00    945.10   1.04%   5.06 
Hypothetical 5% return (5% return before expenses)
Class A  $1,000.00   $1,019.80   1.04%  $5.25 
Class C   1,000.00    1,016.05   1.79%   9.02 
Class I   1,000.00    1,021.05   0.79%   3.99 
Class R   1,000.00    1,018.55   1.29%   6.51 
Class R6   1,000.00    1,021.20   0.76%   3.84 
Class Y   1,000.00    1,019.80   1.04%   5.25 

Delaware Ivy Mid Cap Income Opportunities Fund
Expense analysis of an investment of $1,000

   Beginning
Account
Value
4/1/23
  Ending
Account
Value
9/30/23
  Annualized
Expense
Ratio
  Expenses
Paid
During
Period
4/1/23 to
9/30/23*
Actual Fund return                  
Class A        $1,000.00         $984.20   1.08%      $5.36 
Class C   1,000.00    980.30   1.83%   9.06 
Class I   1,000.00    985.40   0.83%   4.12 
Class R   1,000.00    983.20   1.33%   6.59 
Class R6   1,000.00    985.20   0.79%   3.92 
Class Y   1,000.00    983.90   1.08%   5.36 
Hypothetical 5% return (5% return before expenses)
Class A  $1,000.00   $1,019.60   1.08%  $5.45 
Class C   1,000.00    1,015.85   1.83%   9.22 
Class I   1,000.00    1,020.85   0.83%   4.19 
Class R   1,000.00    1,018.35   1.33%   6.71 
Class R6   1,000.00    1,021.05   0.79%   3.99 
Class Y   1,000.00    1,019.60   1.08%   5.45 
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Delaware Ivy Small Cap Growth Fund
Expense analysis of an investment of $1,000

   Beginning
Account
Value
4/1/23
  Ending
Account
Value
9/30/23
  Annualized
Expense
Ratio
  Expenses
Paid
During
Period
4/1/23 to
9/30/23*
Actual Fund return                  
Class A        $1,000.00         $975.10   1.14%      $5.63 
Class C   1,000.00    971.50   1.89%   9.32 
Class I   1,000.00    976.80   0.89%   4.40 
Class R   1,000.00    974.60   1.39%   6.86 
Class R6   1,000.00    977.00   0.85%   4.20 
Class Y   1,000.00    975.20   1.14%   5.63 
Hypothetical 5% return (5% return before expenses)
Class A  $1,000.00   $1,019.30   1.14%  $5.76 
Class C   1,000.00    1,015.55   1.89%   9.52 
Class I   1,000.00    1,020.55   0.89%   4.50 
Class R   1,000.00    1,018.05   1.39%   7.01 
Class R6   1,000.00    1,020.75   0.85%   4.29 
Class Y   1,000.00    1,019.30   1.14%   5.76 

Delaware Ivy Smid Cap Core Fund
Expense analysis of an investment of $1,000

   Beginning
Account
Value
4/1/23
  Ending
Account
Value
9/30/23
  Annualized
Expense
Ratio
  Expenses
Paid
During
Period
4/1/23 to
9/30/23*
Actual Fund return                  
Class A        $1,000.00         $999.20   1.14%      $5.70 
Class C   1,000.00    995.10   1.89%   9.43 
Class I   1,000.00    1,000.40   0.89%   4.45 
Class R   1,000.00    997.40   1.39%   6.94 
Class R6   1,000.00    1,000.70   0.85%   4.25 
Class Y   1,000.00    999.50   1.14%   5.70 
Hypothetical 5% return (5% return before expenses)
Class A  $1,000.00   $1,019.30   1.14%  $5.76 
Class C   1,000.00    1,015.55   1.89%   9.52 
Class I   1,000.00    1,020.55   0.89%   4.50 
Class R   1,000.00    1,018.05   1.39%   7.01 
Class R6   1,000.00    1,020.75   0.85%   4.29 
Class Y   1,000.00    1,019.30   1.14%   5.76 

Delaware Ivy Systematic Emerging Markets Equity Fund
Expense analysis of an investment of $1,000

   Beginning
Account
Value
4/1/23
  Ending
Account
Value
9/30/23
  Annualized
Expense
Ratio
  Expenses
Paid
During
Period
4/1/23 to
9/30/23*
Actual Fund return                  
Class A        $1,000.00         $980.40   1.12%      $5.55 
Class C   1,000.00    976.90   1.80%   8.90 
Class I   1,000.00    981.80   0.80%   3.96 
Class R   1,000.00    979.00   1.30%   6.43 
Class R6   1,000.00    981.90   0.72%   3.57 
Class Y   1,000.00    980.30   1.12%   5.54 
Hypothetical 5% return (5% return before expenses)
Class A  $1,000.00   $1,019.40   1.12%  $5.65 
Class C   1,000.00    1,016.00   1.80%   9.07 
Class I   1,000.00    1,021.00   0.80%   4.04 
Class R   1,000.00    1,018.50   1.30%   6.56 
Class R6   1,000.00    1,021.40   0.72%   3.64 
Class Y   1,000.00    1,019.40   1.12%   5.65 

Delaware Ivy Value Fund
Expense analysis of an investment of $1,000

   Beginning
Account
Value
4/1/23
  Ending
Account
Value
9/30/23
  Annualized
Expense
Ratio
  Expenses
Paid
During
Period
4/1/23 to
9/30/23*
Actual Fund return                  
Class A        $1,000.00         $971.90   1.08%      $5.32 
Class C   1,000.00    968.50   1.83%   9.01 
Class I   1,000.00    972.80   0.83%   4.09 
Class R   1,000.00    970.80   1.33%   6.55 
Class R6   1,000.00    973.10   0.81%   4.00 
Class Y   1,000.00    971.50   1.08%   5.32 
Hypothetical 5% return (5% return before expenses)
Class A  $1,000.00   $1,019.60   1.08%  $5.45 
Class C   1,000.00    1,015.85   1.83%   9.22 
Class I   1,000.00    1,020.85   0.83%   4.19 
Class R   1,000.00    1,018.35   1.33%   6.71 
Class R6   1,000.00    1,020.95   0.81%   4.09 
Class Y   1,000.00    1,019.60   1.08%   5.45 
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*“Expenses Paid During Period” are equal to the relevant Fund’s annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183/366 (to reflect the one-half year period).

Because actual returns reflect only the most recent six-month period, the returns shown may differ significantly from fiscal year returns.

In addition to the Funds’ expenses reflected on the previous pages, each Fund also indirectly bears its portion of the fees and expenses of any investment companies (Underlying Funds), including exchange-traded funds, in which it invests. The tables above and on the previous pages do not reflect the expenses of any applicable Underlying Funds.

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Security type / country and sector allocations

Delaware Global Equity Fund II As of September 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

Sector designations may be different from the sector designations presented in other Fund materials. The sector designations may represent the investment manager’s internal sector classifications, which may result in the sector designations for one fund being different from another fund’s sector designations.

Security type / country  Percentage
of net assets
Common Stocks by Country   98.54%
Austria   0.86%
Brazil   2.27%
Canada   4.87%
China   5.49%
Denmark   1.81%
France   7.59%
Germany   1.90%
Hong Kong   1.22%
India   2.41%
Japan   6.78%
Netherlands   0.93%
Switzerland   2.58%
Taiwan   1.86%
United Kingdom   4.44%
United States   53.53%
Short-Term Investments   1.29%
Total Value of Securities   99.83%
Receivables and Other Assets Net of Liabilities   0.17%
Total Net Assets   100.00%

Common stocks by sector  Percentage
of net assets
Communication Services   9.12%
Consumer Discretionary   6.19%
Consumer Staples*   25.78%
Energy   7.72%
Financials   10.80%
Healthcare   14.03%
Industrials   5.04%
Information Technology   19.00%
Materials   0.86%
Total   98.54%

*To monitor compliance with the Fund’s concentration guidelines as described in the Fund’s Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information, the Consumer Staples sector (as disclosed herein for financial reporting purposes) is subdivided into a variety of “industries” (in accordance with the requirements of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended). The Consumer Staples sector consisted of Beverages, Cosmetics/Personal Care, Food, Household Products/Wares, and Retail. As of September 30, 2023, such amounts, as a percentage of total net assets were 4.98%, 5.00%, 5.29%, 2.66%, and 7.85%, respectively. The percentage in any such single industry will comply with the Fund’s concentration policy even if the percentage in the Consumer Staples sector for financial reporting purposes may exceed 25%.

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Security type / sector and country allocations

Delaware International Equity Fund II As of September 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

Sector designations may be different from the sector designations presented in other Fund materials. The sector designations may represent the investment manager’s internal sector classifications, which may result in the sector designations for one fund being different from another fund’s sector designations.

Security type / country  Percentage
of net assets
Common Stocks by Country   96.66%
Australia   1.67%
Austria   1.52%
Brazil   2.72%
Canada   5.58%
China   5.41%
Denmark   3.13%
Finland   0.01%
France   15.46%
Germany   8.64%
Hong Kong   1.53%
India   2.54%
Italy   1.99%
Japan   14.54%
Netherlands   6.09%
Spain   1.98%
Switzerland   5.36%
Taiwan   2.18%
United Kingdom   10.49%
United States   5.82%
Preferred Stock   0.52%
Total Value of Securities   97.18%
Receivables and Other Assets Net of Liabilities   2.82%
Total Net Assets   100.00%

Common stocks and preferred stock by sector  Percentage
of net assets
Communication Services   4.02%
Consumer Discretionary   10.49%
Consumer Staples*   25.47%
Energy   8.11%
Financials   17.18%
Healthcare   7.83%
Industrials   6.67%
Information Technology   11.39%
Materials   6.02%
Total   97.18%

*To monitor compliance with the Fund’s concentration guidelines as described in the Fund’s Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information, the Consumer Staples sector (as disclosed herein for financial reporting purposes) is subdivided into a variety of “industries” (in accordance with the requirements of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended). The Consumer Staples sector consisted of Beverages, Cosmetics/Personal Care, Food, and Household Products/Wares. As of September 30, 2023, such amounts, as a percentage of total net assets were 4.84%, 6.29%, 10.77%, and 3.57%, respectively. The percentage in any such single industry will comply with the Fund’s concentration policy even if the percentage in the Consumer Staples sector for financial reporting purposes may exceed 25%.

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Security type / sector allocations

Delaware Ivy Core Bond Fund As of September 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

Sector designations may be different from the sector designations presented in other Fund materials. The sector designations may represent the investment manager’s internal sector classifications, which may result in the sector designations for one fund being different from another fund’s sector designations.

Security type / sector  Percentage
of net assets
Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations   0.17%
Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities   28.91%
Collateralized Debt Obligations   2.41%
Corporate Bonds   34.90%
Banking   7.46%
Basic Industry   1.30%
Basic Materials   0.24%
Brokerage   0.43%
Capital Goods   1.11%
Communications   3.47%
Consumer Cyclical   1.44%
Consumer Non-Cyclical   3.45%
Electric   3.81%
Energy   5.15%
Finance Companies   2.05%
Industrials   0.12%
Insurance   2.12%
Natural Gas   0.17%
Real Estate Investment Trusts   0.29%
Technology   1.47%
Transportation   0.82%
Municipal Bonds   1.08%
Non-Agency Asset-Backed Securities   4.74%
Non-Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations   4.02%
Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities   8.75%
Sovereign Bonds   2.01%
US Treasury Obligations   11.10%
Preferred Stock   0.84%
Total Value of Securities   98.93%
Receivables and Other Assets Net of Liabilities   1.07%
Total Net Assets   100.00%
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Security type / sector allocations and top 10 equity holdings

Delaware Ivy Core Equity Fund As of September 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

Sector designations may be different from the sector designations presented in other Fund materials. The sector designations may represent the investment manager’s internal sector classifications, which may result in the sector designations for one fund being different from another fund’s sector designations.

Security type / sector  Percentage
of net assets
Common Stocks   99.50%
Communication Services   6.87%
Consumer Discretionary   8.25%
Consumer Staples   4.22%
Energy   2.87%
Financials   19.12%
Healthcare   12.71%
Industrials   6.77%
Information Technology*   30.88%
Materials   5.63%
Utilities   2.18%
Short-Term Investments   0.66%
Total Value of Securities   100.16%
Liabilities Net of Receivables and Other Assets   (0.16%)
Total Net Assets   100.00%

*To monitor compliance with the Fund’s concentration guidelines as described in the Fund’s Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information, the Information Technology sector (as disclosed herein for financial reporting purposes) is subdivided into a variety of “industries” (in accordance with the requirements of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended). The Information Technology sector consisted of Computers, Electronics, Internet, Office/ Business Equipment, Semiconductors, and Software. As of September 30, 2023, such amounts, as a percentage of total net assets were 5.14%, 2.89%, 1.96%, 1.07%, 7.25%, and 12.57%, respectively. The percentage in any such single industry will comply with the Fund’s concentration policy even if the percentage in the Information Technology sector for financial reporting purposes may exceed 25%.

Holdings are for informational purposes only and are subject to change at any time. They are not a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any security.

Top 10 equity holdings  Percentage
of net assets
Microsoft   8.67%
UnitedHealth Group   5.17%
Alphabet Class A   5.02%
Amazon.com   4.08%
Apple   3.88%
TE Connectivity   2.89%
HCA Healthcare   2.81%
Costco Wholesale   2.77%
Airbus ADR   2.63%
Linde   2.62%
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Security type / country and sector allocations

Delaware Ivy Global Bond Fund As of September 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

Sector designations may be different from the sector designations presented in other Fund materials. The sector designations may represent the investment manager’s internal sector classifications, which may result in the sector designations for one fund being different from another fund’s sector designations.

Security type / country  Percentage
of net assets
Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities   14.80%
Corporate Bonds   38.20%
Australia   3.03%
Brazil   0.18%
China   0.21%
Colombia   0.34%
France   2.05%
Georgia   0.32%
Germany   1.39%
Guatemala   0.32%
Hong Kong   0.21%
India   0.29%
Indonesia   1.11%
Ireland   0.10%
Italy   0.42%
Kazakhstan   1.01%
Kuwait   0.19%
Malaysia   0.14%
Mexico   1.30%
Netherlands   0.31%
Peru   0.95%
Republic of Korea   0.14%
South Africa   0.08%
Spain   0.44%
Switzerland   1.43%
Thailand   0.16%
Ukraine   0.22%
United Arab Emirates   0.49%
United Kingdom   0.99%
United States   20.19%
Uzbekistan   0.19%
Sovereign Bonds   26.87%
Albania   0.19%
Angola   0.13%
Belgium   1.83%
Bermuda   0.33%
Chile   0.46%
Denmark   2.51%
Dominican Republic   0.70%
Finland   1.15%
France   0.59%
Georgia   0.18%
Germany   2.71%
Italy   2.60%
Ivory Coast   0.73%
Japan   1.90%
Morocco   0.65%
Netherlands   2.19%
Nigeria   0.15%
Paraguay   1.11%
Philippines   0.15%
Poland   0.38%
Republic of Korea   0.19%
Republic of North Macedonia   0.36%
Serbia   0.31%
South Africa   0.15%
Spain   0.62%
United Kingdom   4.42%
Uzbekistan   0.18%
Supranational Banks   1.13%
US Treasury Obligations   13.59%
Options Purchased   0.08%
Short-Term Investments   1.82%
Total Value of Securities   96.49%
Receivables and Other Assets Net of Liabilities   3.51%
Total Net Assets   100.00%
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Security type / country and sector allocations

Delaware Ivy Global Bond Fund

Corporate bonds by sector  Percentage
of net assets
Banking   13.14%
Basic Industry   0.67%
Brokerage   0.05%
Capital Goods   1.53%
Communications   0.89%
Consumer Cyclical   1.74%
Consumer Non-Cyclical   2.45%
Electric   2.98%
Energy   3.84%
Finance Companies   0.90%
Financial Services   0.51%
Financials   0.66%
Industrials   0.95%
Insurance   2.53%
Natural Gas   0.74%
Real Estate Investment Trusts   0.43%
Technology   1.31%
Transportation   1.09%
Utilities   1.79%
Total   38.20%
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Security type / sector and country allocations

Delaware Ivy Global Growth Fund As of September 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

Sector designations may be different from the sector designations presented in other Fund materials. The sector designations may represent the investment manager’s internal sector classifications, which may result in the sector designations for one fund being different from another fund’s sector designations.

Security type / country  Percentage
of net assets
Common Stocks by Country   98.40%
Austria   1.05%
Brazil   1.04%
Canada   4.11%
China   4.24%
Denmark   1.75%
France   9.30%
Germany   2.99%
Hong Kong   1.18%
India   3.81%
Italy   1.56%
Japan   5.41%
Netherlands   0.91%
Taiwan   1.83%
United Kingdom   3.52%
United States   55.70%
Preferred Stock   1.21%
Short-Term Investments   0.35%
Total Value of Securities   99.96%
Receivables and Other Assets Net of Liabilities   0.04%
Total Net Assets   100.00%

Common stocks and preferred stock by sector  Percentage
of net assets
Communication Services   9.32%
Consumer Discretionary   10.83%
Consumer Staples   7.82%
Energy   8.02%
Financials   14.51%
Healthcare   13.89%
Industrials   10.82%
Information Technology   20.73%
Materials   1.05%
Utilities   2.62%
Total   99.61%
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Security type / sector allocations

Delaware Ivy High Income Fund As of September 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

Sector designations may be different from the sector designations presented in other Fund materials. The sector designations may represent the investment manager’s internal sector classifications, which may result in the sector designations for one fund being different from another fund’s sector designations.

Security type / sector  Percentage
of net assets
Convertible Bond   1.84%
Corporate Bonds   79.99%
Automotive   1.54%
Basic Industry   6.15%
Capital Goods   4.31%
Consumer Goods   1.76%
Electric   2.63%
Energy   13.52%
Financial Services   2.60%
Healthcare   7.02%
Insurance   2.95%
Leisure   5.98%
Media   10.11%
Retail   3.56%
Services   3.53%
Technology & Electronics   4.14%
Telecommunications   7.58%
Transportation   2.61%
Loan Agreements   12.79%
Common Stocks   3.71%
Basic Industry   1.42%
Consumer Goods   0.00%
Energy   0.03%
Financial Services   0.65%
Leisure   1.21%
Retail   0.39%
Utilities   0.01%
Preferred Stock   0.09%
Warrants   0.03%
Total Value of Securities   98.45%
Receivables and Other Assets Net of Liabilities   1.55%
Total Net Assets   100.00%
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Security type / sector and country allocations

Delaware Ivy International Core Equity Fund As of September 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

Sector designations may be different from the sector designations presented in other Fund materials. The sector designations may represent the investment manager’s internal sector classifications, which may result in the sector designations for one fund being different from another fund’s sector designations.

Security type / country  Percentage
of net assets
Common Stocks by Country   95.92%
Australia   1.66%
Austria   1.55%
Brazil   5.38%
Canada   6.42%
China   9.29%
Denmark   3.90%
France   12.66%
Germany   8.17%
Hong Kong   1.50%
India   6.94%
Ireland   0.49%
Japan   12.36%
Netherlands   5.27%
Republic of Korea   3.61%
Spain   1.96%
Switzerland   1.98%
Taiwan   2.12%
United Kingdom   6.41%
United States   4.25%
Preferred Stocks   1.66%
Short-Term Investments   1.42%
Total Value of Securities   99.00%
Receivables and Other Assets Net of Liabilities   1.00%
Total Net Assets   100.00%

Common stocks and preferred stocks by sector  Percentage
of net assets
Communication Services   5.06%
Consumer Discretionary   14.09%
Consumer Staples   11.38%
Energy   8.83%
Financials   18.72%
Healthcare   8.57%
Industrials   10.77%
Information Technology   10.34%
Materials   5.65%
Utilities   4.17%
Total   97.58%
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Security type / sector allocations and top 10 equity holdings

Delaware Ivy Large Cap Growth Fund As of September 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

Sector designations may be different from the sector designations presented in other Fund materials. The sector designations may represent the investment manager’s internal sector classifications, which may result in the sector designations for one fund being different from another fund’s sector designations.

Security type / sector  Percentage
of net assets
Common Stocks   99.19%
Communication Services   8.91%
Consumer Discretionary   12.21%
Consumer Staples   2.44%
Financials   10.89%
Healthcare   12.18%
Industrials   9.49%
Information Technology*   39.66%
Real Estate   3.41%
Total Value of Securities   99.19%
Receivables and Other Assets Net of Liabilities   0.81%
Total Net Assets   100.00%

*To monitor compliance with the Fund’s concentration guidelines as described in the Fund’s Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information, the Information Technology sector (as disclosed herein for financial reporting purposes) is subdivided into a variety of “industries” (in accordance with the requirements of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended). The Information Technology sector consisted of Computers, Internet, Semiconductors, Software, and Telecommunications. As of September 30, 2023, such amounts, as a percentage of total net assets were 7.27%, 4.01%, 4.84%, 20.30%, and 3.24%, respectively. The percentage in any such single industry will comply with the Fund’s concentration policy even if the percentage in the Information Technology sector for financial reporting purposes may exceed 25%.

Holdings are for informational purposes only and are subject to change at any time. They are not a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any security.

Top 10 equity holdings  Percentage
of net assets
Microsoft   13.18%
Apple   7.27%
Visa Class A   5.92%
Amazon.com   5.88%
Alphabet Class A   5.84%
NVIDIA   4.84%
UnitedHealth Group   4.09%
VeriSign   4.01%
CoStar Group   3.41%
Motorola Solutions   3.24%
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Security type

Delaware Ivy Managed International Opportunities Fund As of September 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

Security type / sector  Percentage
of net assets
Affiliated Mutual Funds   100.05%
Short-Term Investments   0.50%
Total Value of Securities   100.55%
Liabilities Net of Receivables and Other Assets   (0.55%)
Total Net Assets   100.00%
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Security type / sector allocations and top 10 equity holdings

Delaware Ivy Mid Cap Growth Fund As of September 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

Sector designations may be different from the sector designations presented in other Fund materials. The sector designations may represent the investment manager’s internal sector classifications, which may result in the sector designations for one fund being different from another fund’s sector designations.

Security type / sector  Percentage
of net assets
Common Stocks   99.11%
Communication Services   5.43%
Consumer Discretionary   14.03%
Consumer Staples   1.55%
Financials   4.75%
Healthcare   23.34%
Industrials   16.83%
Information Technology*   27.35%
Materials   1.35%
Real Estate   4.48%
Short-Term Investments   0.89%
Total Value of Securities   100.00%
Receivables and Other Assets Net of Liabilities   0.00%
Total Net Assets   100.00%

*To monitor compliance with the Fund’s concentration guidelines as described in the Fund’s Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information, the Information Technology sector (as disclosed herein for financial reporting purposes) is subdivided into a variety of “industries” (in accordance with the requirements of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended). The Information Technology sector consisted of Computers, Electrical Components & Equipment, Electronics, Office/Business Equipment, Semiconductors, Software, and Telecommunications. As of September 30, 2023, such amounts, as a percentage of total net assets were 1.95%, 4.38%, 4.04%, 0.97%, 7.51%, 8.00%, and 0.50%, respectively. The percentage in any such single industry will comply with the Fund’s concentration policy even if the percentage in the Information Technology sector for financial reporting purposes may exceed 25%.

Holdings are for informational purposes only and are subject to change at any time. They are not a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any security.

Top 10 equity holdings  Percentage
of net assets
CoStar Group   4.48%
Pinterest Class A   3.00%
Dexcom   2.78%
Trade Desk Class A   2.43%
BorgWarner   2.34%
MarketAxess Holdings   2.33%
Monolithic Power Systems   2.32%
Pool   2.21%
HEICO Class A   2.09%
Tyler Technologies   2.08%
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Security type / sector allocations and top 10 equity holdings

Delaware Ivy Mid Cap Income Opportunities Fund As of September 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

Sector designations may be different from the sector designations presented in other Fund materials. The sector designations may represent the investment manager’s internal sector classifications, which may result in the sector designations for one fund being different from another fund’s sector designations.

Security type / sector  Percentage
of net assets
Common Stocks   98.48%
Consumer Discretionary   19.28%
Consumer Staples   8.05%
Financials   16.92%
Healthcare   2.80%
Industrials*   25.57%
Information Technology   11.52%
Materials   14.34%
Short-Term Investments   1.08%
Total Value of Securities   99.56%
Receivables and Other Assets Net of Liabilities   0.44%
Total Net Assets   100.00%

*To monitor compliance with the Fund’s concentration guidelines as described in the Fund’s Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information, the Industrials sector (as disclosed herein for financial reporting purposes) is subdivided into a variety of “industries” (in accordance with the requirements of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended). The Industrials sector consisted of Aerospace/Defense, Commercial Services, Distribution/Wholesale, Electronics, Hand/Machine Tools, and Software. As of September 30, 2023, such amounts, as a percentage of total net assets were 2.85%, 2.92%, 5.74%, 2.77%, 5.60%, and 5.69%, respectively. The percentage in any such single industry will comply with the Fund’s concentration policy even if the percentage in the Industrials sector for financial reporting purposes may exceed 25%.

Holdings are for informational purposes only and are subject to change at any time. They are not a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any security.

Top 10 equity holdings  Percentage
of net assets
Seagate Technology Holdings   2.95%
Rollins   2.92%
Microchip Technology   2.92%
Packaging Corp. of America   2.90%
RPM International   2.90%
Paychex   2.88%
Avery Dennison   2.88%
Garmin   2.88%
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.   2.87%
Glacier Bancorp   2.87%
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Security type / sector allocations and top 10 equity holdings

Delaware Ivy Small Cap Growth Fund As of September 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

Sector designations may be different from the sector designations presented in other Fund materials. The sector designations may represent the investment manager’s internal sector classifications, which may result in the sector designations for one fund being different from another fund’s sector designations.

Security type / sector  Percentage
of net assets
Common Stocks   99.50%
Communication Services   2.92%
Consumer Discretionary   12.15%
Consumer Staples   3.69%
Energy   5.15%
Financials   8.52%
Healthcare   20.75%
Industrials   21.04%
Information Technology   23.24%
Materials   2.04%
Short-Term Investments   0.49%
Total Value of Securities   99.99%
Receivables and Other Assets Net of Liabilities   0.01%
Total Net Assets   100.00%

Holdings are for informational purposes only and are subject to change at any time. They are not a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any security.

Top 10 equity holdings  Percentage
of net assets
CyberArk Software   2.84%
Kinsale Capital Group   2.70%
Weatherford International   2.69%
Parsons   2.68%
DoubleVerify Holdings   2.62%
Clean Harbors   2.44%
CBIZ   2.43%
Progyny   2.40%
Flywire   2.15%
SiteOne Landscape Supply   2.10%
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Security type / sector allocations and top 10 equity holdings

Delaware Ivy Smid Cap Core Fund As of September 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

Sector designations may be different from the sector designations presented in other Fund materials. The sector designations may represent the investment manager’s internal sector classifications, which may result in the sector designations for one fund being different from another fund’s sector designations.

Security type / sector  Percentage
of net assets
Common Stocks   98.47%
Basic Materials   8.13%
Business Services   4.88%
Capital Goods   11.62%
Consumer Discretionary   4.74%
Consumer Services   2.15%
Consumer Staples   3.54%
Credit Cyclicals   3.77%
Energy   5.31%
Financials   12.62%
Healthcare   13.46%
Media   1.86%
Real Estate Investment Trusts   6.07%
Technology   14.97%
Transportation   3.84%
Utilities   1.51%
Short-Term Investments   1.42%
Total Value of Securities   99.89%
Receivables and Other Assets Net of Liabilities   0.11%
Total Net Assets   100.00%

Holdings are for informational purposes only and are subject to change at any time. They are not a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any security.

Top 10 equity holdings  Percentage
of net assets
Liberty Energy   2.52%
Chesapeake Energy   1.65%
Quanta Services   1.63%
PTC   1.47%
Primerica   1.40%
Huntsman   1.34%
Reliance Steel & Aluminum   1.33%
Boise Cascade   1.28%
Casey’s General Stores   1.28%
Beacon Roofing Supply   1.26%
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Security type / sector allocations and top 10 equity holdings

Delaware Ivy Systematic Emerging Markets Equity Fund As of September 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

Sector designations may be different from the sector designations presented in other Fund materials. The sector designations may represent the investment manager’s internal sector classifications, which may result in the sector designations for one fund being different from another fund’s sector designations.

Security type / sector  Percentage
of net assets
Common Stocks   99.48%
Communication Services   11.72%
Consumer Discretionary   14.31%
Consumer Staples   8.40%
Energy   6.53%
Financials   22.05%
Healthcare   1.42%
Industrials   6.29%
Information Technology   24.59%
Materials   2.97%
Real Estate   0.94%
Utilities   0.26%
Preferred Stock   0.92%
Short-Term Investments   0.19%
Total Value of Securities   100.59%
Liabilities Net of Receivables and Other Assets   (0.59%)
Total Net Assets   100.00%

Holdings are for informational purposes only and are subject to change at any time. They are not a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any security.

Top 10 equity holdings  Percentage
of net assets
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing   6.68%
Samsung Electronics   5.53%
Tencent Holdings   4.90%
Larsen & Toubro   3.40%
ICICI Bank   3.26%
NetEase   2.24%
Infosys   2.20%
Tata Consultancy Services   2.12%
Kia   2.11%
Bank Rakyat Indonesia Persero   2.07%
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Security type / sector allocations and top 10 equity holdings

Delaware Ivy Value Fund As of September 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

Sector designations may be different from the sector designations presented in other Fund materials. The sector designations may represent the investment manager’s internal sector classifications, which may result in the sector designations for one fund being different from another fund’s sector designations.

Security type / sector  Percentage
of net assets
Common Stocks   98.88%
Communication Services   9.16%
Consumer Discretionary   6.35%
Consumer Staples   10.24%
Energy   3.19%
Financials   14.91%
Healthcare   18.16%
Industrials   11.99%
Information Technology   15.58%
Materials   3.20%
Real Estate   3.00%
Utilities   3.10%
Short-Term Investments   0.72%
Total Value of Securities   99.60%
Receivables and Other Assets Net of Liabilities   0.40%
Total Net Assets   100.00%

Holdings are for informational purposes only and are subject to change at any time. They are not a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any security.

Top 10 equity holdings  Percentage
of net assets
Cigna Group   3.41%
Allstate   3.33%
American International Group   3.30%
TJX   3.27%
Motorola Solutions   3.23%
Northrop Grumman   3.23%
Cisco Systems   3.21%
DuPont de Nemours   3.20%
ConocoPhillips   3.19%
Comcast Class A   3.18%
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Schedules of investments

Delaware Global Equity Fund II September 30, 2023 (Unaudited)
   Number of
shares
   Value (US $) 
Common Stocks – 98.54%∆        
Austria - 0.86%          
Mondi   134,088   $2,245,420 
         2,245,420 
Brazil – 2.27%          
Banco do Brasil   290,013    2,726,147 
Petroleo Brasileiro ADR   214,819    3,220,137 
         5,946,284 
Canada – 4.87%          
Alimentation Couche-Tard   124,318    6,313,606 
Canadian Natural Resources   99,577    6,439,789 
         12,753,395 
China – 5.49%          
China Mengniu Dairy †   2,117,000    7,096,361 
H World Group ADR †   89,650    3,534,900 
Tencent Holdings   96,300    3,765,451 
         14,396,712 
Denmark – 1.81%          
Genmab †   13,338    4,741,929 
         4,741,929 
France – 7.59%          
Airbus   44,317    5,949,540 
BNP Paribas   76,102    4,862,128 
L’Oreal   16,267    6,762,366 
TotalEnergies   35,369    2,330,012 
         19,904,046 
Germany – 1.90%          
Deutsche Telekom   236,579    4,969,447 
         4,969,447 
Hong Kong – 1.22%          
Prudential   295,697    3,206,612 
         3,206,612 
India – 2.41%          
ICICI Bank ADR   130,756    3,023,079 
State Bank of India GDR   45,692    3,298,962 
         6,322,041 
Japan – 6.78%          
Asahi Group Holdings   179,800    6,725,656 
ITOCHU   88,900    3,215,962 
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group   587,400    4,986,060 
ORIX   152,700    2,853,929 
         17,781,607 
Netherlands – 0.93%          
Shell   75,552    2,436,659 
         2,436,659 
Switzerland – 2.58%          
Nestle   59,724    6,768,742 
         6,768,742 
Taiwan – 1.86%          
Taiwan Semiconductor
Manufacturing ADR
   56,146    4,879,087 
         4,879,087 
United Kingdom – 4.44%          
AstraZeneca   34,398    4,659,399 
Reckitt Benckiser Group   98,862    6,988,811 
         11,648,210 
United States – 53.53%          
Abbott Laboratories   26,083    2,526,139 
Alphabet Class A †   54,809    7,172,306 
Amazon.com †   69,526    8,838,145 
Apple   45,459    7,783,035 
Aptiv †   39,050    3,849,940 
Biogen †   9,811    2,521,525 
Casey’s General Stores   26,826    7,283,796 
Coca-Cola   113,480    6,352,610 
ConocoPhillips   48,428    5,801,674 
Costco Wholesale   12,341    6,972,171 
Danaher   12,654    3,139,457 
Eli Lilly & Co.   9,598    5,155,374 
Ingersoll Rand   63,175    4,025,511 
Intuit   11,686    5,970,845 
KLA   7,879    3,613,782 
Microchip Technology   46,055    3,594,593 
Microsoft   34,358    10,848,538 
Morgan Stanley   41,395    3,380,730 
Netflix †   6,892    2,602,419 
NVIDIA   10,159    4,419,063 
Pinterest Class A †   199,859    5,402,189 
Procter & Gamble   43,573    6,355,558 
Salesforce †   22,293    4,520,575 
Seagate Technology Holdings   63,251    4,171,403 
Thermo Fisher Scientific   6,178    3,127,118 
UnitedHealth Group   11,062    5,577,350 
Vertex Pharmaceuticals †   15,270    5,309,990 
         140,315,836 
Total Common Stocks
(cost $266,589,167)
        258,316,027 
 
Short-Term Investments – 1.29%          
Money Market Mutual Funds – 1.29%          
BlackRock Liquidity FedFund – Institutional Shares (seven-day effective yield 5.24%)   845,097    845,097 
Fidelity Investments Money Market Government Portfolio – Class I (seven-day effective yield 5.23%)   845,097    845,097 
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   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 5.37%)   845,096   $845,096 
Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds Government Portfolio – Institutional Class (seven-day effective yield 5.27%)   845,096    845,096 
Total Short-Term Investments
(cost $3,380,386)
        3,380,386 
Total Value of Securities–99.83%
(cost $269,969,553)
       $261,696,413 
Securities have been classified by country of risk. Aggregate classification by business sector has been presented on page 6 in “Security type / country and sector allocations.”
Non-income producing security.

Summary of abbreviations:

ADR – American Depositary Receipt

GDR – Global Depositary Receipt

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Schedules of investments

Delaware International Equity Fund II September 30, 2023 (Unaudited)
   Number of
shares
   Value (US $) 
Common Stocks – 96.66%Δ        
Australia – 1.67%          
Newcrest Mining   103,897   $1,637,950 
         1,637,950 
Austria – 1.52%          
Mondi   88,622    1,484,053 
         1,484,053 
Brazil – 2.72%          
Banco do Brasil ADR   159,009    1,481,964 
MercadoLibre †   935    1,185,468 
         2,667,432 
Canada – 5.58%          
Canadian Pacific Kansas City   17,031    1,265,930 
Dollarama   38,927    2,681,972 
Suncor Energy   43,994    1,512,947 
         5,460,849 
China – 5.41%          
Budweiser Brewing
APAC 144A #
   939,900    1,855,567 
China Mengniu Dairy †   600,000    2,011,251 
Tencent Holdings   36,600    1,431,106 
         5,297,924 
Denmark – 3.13%          
Genmab †   5,824    2,070,550 
Novo Nordisk Class B   10,893    994,266 
         3,064,816 
Finland – 0.01%          
Nokia   3,219    12,143 
         12,143 
France – 15.46%          
Airbus   16,871    2,264,925 
BNP Paribas   25,608    1,636,085 
Euroapi †   9    114 
L’Oreal   8,151    3,388,458 
LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton   3,705    2,806,218 
Rexel   561    12,633 
Sanofi   92    9,871 
Schneider Electric   92    15,269 
Technip Energies ADR   920    22,794 
Thales   13,856    1,949,816 
TotalEnergies   30,680    2,021,114 
Vinci   9,200    1,021,498 
         15,148,795 
Germany – 8.64%          
Deutsche Telekom   119,020    2,500,068 
Heidelberg Materials   17,876    1,389,484 
HelloFresh †   72,601    2,170,699 
SAP   18,544    2,407,965 
         8,468,216 
Hong Kong – 1.53%          
Prudential   138,548    1,502,449 
         1,502,449 
India – 2.54%          
Axis Bank GDR   20,457    1,282,654 
ICICI Bank ADR   51,917    1,200,321 
         2,482,975 
Italy – 1.99%          
Moncler   33,408    1,945,459 
         1,945,459 
Japan – 14.54%          
Asahi Group Holdings   77,100    2,884,027 
Inpex   44,900    677,827 
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group   294,100    2,496,426 
Mitsui Chemicals   53,200    1,380,195 
Panasonic Holdings   1,000    11,255 
Renesas Electronics †   132,300    2,023,365 
Seven & i Holdings   74,400    2,914,963 
Tokio Marine Holdings   80,200    1,859,562 
         14,247,620 
Netherlands – 6.09%          
ASML Holding   3,887    2,297,639 
ING Groep   131,479    1,744,527 
Shell   59,748    1,926,957 
         5,969,123 
Spain – 1.98%          
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria   238,233    1,941,932 
         1,941,932 
Switzerland – 5.36%          
Alcon   23,506    1,811,372 
Nestle   30,155    3,417,578 
Novartis   184    18,869 
         5,247,819 
Taiwan – 2.18%          
Taiwan Semiconductor
Manufacturing ADR
   24,515    2,130,354 
         2,130,354 
United Kingdom – 10.49%          
AstraZeneca   16,670    2,258,043 
Haleon   667,534    2,776,081 
HSBC Holdings   214,547    1,688,147 
J Sainsbury   5,324    16,421 
John Wood Group †   7,604    14,408 
Reckitt Benckiser Group   49,411    3,492,992 
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   Number of
shares
   Value (US $) 
Common StocksΔ (continued)        
United Kingdom (continued)          
Tesco   5,177   $16,688 
Travis Perkins   937    9,654 
Vodafone Group   8,046    7,541 
         10,279,975 
United States – 5.82%          
Schlumberger   30,470    1,776,401 
Seagate Technology Holdings   34,704    2,288,729 
Stellantis   84,900    1,634,539 
         5,699,669 
Total Common Stocks
(cost $96,614,182)
        94,689,553 
                 
Preferred Stock – 0.52%          
Germany – 0.52%          
Sartorius 0.45% ω   1,505    512,036 
Total Preferred Stock
(cost $508,736)
        512,036 
Total Value of Securities–97.18%
(cost $97,122,918)
       $95,201,589 
Δ Securities have been classified by country of risk. Aggregate classification by business sector has been presented on page 8 in “Security type / country and sector allocations.”
Non-income producing security.
# Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. At September 30, 2023, the aggregate value of Rule 144A securities was $1,855,567, which represents 1.89% of the Fund’s net assets. See Note 11 in “Notes to financial statements.”
ω Perpetual security with no stated maturity date.

Summary of abbreviations:

ADR – American Depositary Receipt

GDR – Global Depositary Receipt

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Schedules of investments

Delaware Ivy Core Bond Fund September 30, 2023 (Unaudited)
   Principal
amount°
   Value (US $) 
Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 0.17%
Freddie Mac REMICs          
Series 2557 HL 5.30% 1/15/33   19,048   $18,732 
Freddie Mac Whole Loan
Securities Trust
          
Series 2015-SC01 1A 3.50% 5/25/45   553,325    478,605 
Series 2016-SC02 1A 3.00% 10/25/46   173,666    147,883 
GNMA          
Series 2005-23 IO 1.00% 6/17/45 Σ, •   58,403    2 
Total Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations
(cost $762,155)
        645,222 
 
Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities — 28.91%          
Fannie Mae          
2.50% 11/1/27   152,841    141,455 
Fannie Mae S.F. 15 yr          
2.00% 3/1/37   2,014,000    1,737,950 
2.50% 8/1/36   1,681,156    1,481,586 
3.50% 11/1/25   25,729    25,159 
3.50% 6/1/26   61,310    59,730 
4.50% 4/1/25   7,533    7,277 
5.50% 10/1/38   1,343,000    1,328,793 
Fannie Mae S.F. 20 yr          
4.00% 8/1/42   548,249    496,179 
4.00% 9/1/42   2,607,778    2,355,374 
5.50% 2/1/24   368    367 
Fannie Mae S.F. 30 yr          
2.00% 3/1/51   8,510,318    6,504,165 
2.50% 4/1/51   750,573    597,617 
2.50% 11/1/51   1,720,257    1,368,428 
2.50% 2/1/52   5,130,278    4,094,169 
3.00% 9/1/42   679,988    581,304 
3.00% 5/1/43   957,800    818,753 
3.00% 1/1/46   465,441    390,047 
3.00% 12/1/51   1,572,865    1,312,376 
3.00% 2/1/52   1,059,169    880,449 
3.50% 8/1/50   4,038,343    3,535,532 
3.50% 6/1/52   12,845,562    11,055,503 
4.00% 12/1/40   187,299    170,896 
4.00% 4/1/41   366,377    335,457 
4.00% 8/1/41   178,825    163,739 
4.00% 9/1/41   208,705    191,094 
4.00% 10/1/41   339,278    310,641 
4.00% 1/1/44   386,930    354,976 
4.00% 4/1/44   762,613    697,643 
4.00% 2/1/47   178,835    162,308 
4.50% 1/1/50   948,986    896,478 
Fannie Mae S.F. 30 yr          
4.50% 10/1/52   4,605,161    4,230,159 
4.50% 2/1/53   4,006,616    3,680,523 
5.00% 7/1/47   5,479,983    5,362,352 
5.00% 9/1/52   1,771,257    1,672,630 
5.50% 8/1/52   4,756,441    4,598,364 
6.00% 1/1/42   545,166    554,313 
6.00% 6/1/53   1,131,642    1,117,177 
6.50% 12/1/31   1,863    1,892 
6.50% 2/1/32   31,079    31,962 
6.50% 4/1/32   4,141    4,220 
6.50% 5/1/32   6,849    6,890 
6.50% 7/1/32   2,310    2,350 
6.50% 8/1/32   4,873    4,950 
6.50% 9/1/32   11,728    11,850 
6.50% 10/1/32   9,372    9,502 
6.50% 8/1/33   6,281    6,319 
6.50% 9/1/34   20,601    20,705 
6.50% 11/1/34   2,001    2,052 
6.50% 3/1/35   42,167    42,974 
7.00% 9/1/31   1,700    1,693 
7.00% 11/1/31   23,485    23,507 
7.00% 2/1/32   16,238    16,515 
7.00% 3/1/32   20,520    21,069 
7.50% 5/1/31   4,224    4,210 
Freddie Mac S.F. 15 yr          
2.50% 4/1/28   91,671    87,023 
3.50% 8/1/26   49,564    48,286 
Freddie Mac S.F. 20 yr          
2.00% 5/1/42   1,800,000    1,436,847 
2.50% 2/1/42   2,190,041    1,803,296 
3.00% 3/1/37   1,801,750    1,607,410 
5.00% 5/1/29   9,191    8,949 
Freddie Mac S.F. 30 yr          
2.50% 11/1/51   3,019,269    2,428,607 
2.50% 2/1/52   4,111,188    3,276,762 
3.00% 8/1/42   426,197    364,348 
3.00% 1/1/43   560,245    478,918 
3.00% 2/1/43   696,928    595,768 
3.00% 12/1/46   233,406    197,043 
3.00% 1/1/47   625,233    527,828 
3.00% 7/1/50   1,114,453    936,114 
3.00% 8/1/52   5,227,770    4,365,610 
4.00% 10/1/40   99,645    91,021 
4.00% 11/1/40   187,032    171,405 
4.00% 2/1/41   412,189    377,410 
4.00% 3/1/41   130,120    119,142 
4.00% 6/1/41   156,616    143,400 
4.00% 8/1/41   70,141    64,220 
4.00% 11/1/41   872,266    798,640 
4.00% 8/1/52   1,333,140    1,190,748 
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   Principal
amount°
   Value (US $) 
Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities (continued)          
Freddie Mac S.F. 30 yr          
4.00% 9/1/52   2,410,063   $2,155,864 
4.50% 9/1/52   6,941,578    6,378,484 
4.50% 10/1/52   1,921,735    1,765,196 
5.00% 9/1/34   188    180 
5.50% 9/1/52   3,724,900    3,658,398 
5.50% 10/1/52   681,279    658,637 
5.50% 3/1/53   1,041,829    1,011,686 
5.50% 9/1/53   1,663,551    1,612,176 
6.00% 12/1/52   2,001,880    1,976,354 
6.50% 9/1/32   8,308    8,537 
6.50% 5/1/34   48,619    50,226 
6.50% 7/1/36   5,142    5,167 
7.00% 12/1/37   12,066    11,892 
GNMA I          
6.25% 7/15/24   4,254    4,210 
GNMA I S.F. 30 yr          
3.00% 3/15/45   883,386    755,857 
4.00% 1/15/41   162,079    150,184 
4.00% 10/15/41   97,913    90,115 
4.50% 6/15/40   129,000    123,076 
5.00% 7/15/33   32,864    31,854 
5.00% 7/15/34   21,246    20,585 
5.00% 1/15/35   39,517    38,502 
5.00% 12/15/35   68,346    65,290 
5.00% 12/15/39   41,635    40,678 
5.00% 1/15/40   206,595    201,757 
5.00% 7/15/40   39,875    38,197 
5.50% 10/15/42   820,323    817,957 
GNMA II          
3.25% 11/20/35   306,259    269,250 
4.00% 8/20/31   232,365    217,588 
4.00% 6/20/36   368,027    336,398 
GNMA II S.F. 30 yr          
3.00% 12/20/51   1,411,810    1,198,646 
4.00% 12/20/40   176,294    162,169 
4.00% 12/20/44   122,656    112,928 
5.50% 6/20/49   1,520,706    1,496,884 
Vendee Mortgage Trust          
5.51% 2/15/25 •   4,314    4,301 
7.792% 2/15/25   460    460 
Total Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities
(cost $118,396,995)
        110,072,101 
 
Collateralized Debt Obligations — 2.41%          
Ares LXIV CLO          
Series 2022-64A A1 144A 6.748%           
(TSFR03M + 1.44%, Floor 1.44%) 4/15/35 #, •   3,000,000    2,962,809 
BlueMountain CLO XXX        
Series 2020-30A AR 144A 6.678%         
(TSFR03M + 1.37%, Floor 1.37%) 4/15/35 #, •   3,300,000    3,258,331 
CIFC Funding          
Series 2022-3A A 144A 6.744%           
(TSFR03M + 1.41%, Floor 1.41%) 4/21/35 #, •   3,000,000    2,960,397 
Total Collateralized Debt Obligations
(cost $9,073,867)
        9,181,537 
 
Corporate Bonds — 34.90%          
Banking — 7.46%          
Banco Santander 5.588% 8/8/28   600,000    587,249 
Bank of America          
2.482% 9/21/36 µ   1,130,000    823,038 
2.972% 2/4/33 µ   615,000    485,193 
5.819% 9/15/29 µ   225,000    222,332 
5.872% 9/15/34 µ   240,000    233,689 
6.204% 11/10/28 µ   970,000    974,742 
Bank of New York Mellon          
4.70% 9/20/25 µ, ψ   1,430,000    1,380,036 
Barclays          
5.501% 8/9/28 µ   250,000    240,358 
6.224% 5/9/34 µ   520,000    492,950 
7.325% 11/2/26 µ   535,000    543,265 
BBVA Bancomer 144A 5.875% 9/13/34 #, µ   1,000,000    876,050 
Citigroup 6.174% 5/25/34 µ   296,000    283,068 
Citizens Bank 6.064% 10/24/25 µ   900,000    868,729 
Credit Agricole 144A 5.514% 7/5/33 #   915,000    881,695 
Credit Suisse 7.95% 1/9/25   255,000    259,606 
Deutsche Bank          
3.729% 1/14/32 µ   612,000    455,905 
3.742% 1/7/33 µ   301,000    216,173 
6.72% 1/18/29 µ   1,034,000    1,028,410 
7.146% 7/13/27 µ   345,000    347,466 
Fifth Third Bank 5.852% 10/27/25 µ   665,000    654,448 
Goldman Sachs Group 3.102% 2/24/33 µ   400,000    320,012 
HSBC Holdings 5.887% 8/14/27 µ   215,000    212,462 
Huntington Bancshares 6.208% 8/21/29 µ   1,000,000    978,808 
ING Groep 6.083% 9/11/27 µ   245,000    244,038 
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Schedules of investments

Delaware Ivy Core Bond Fund

   Principal
amount°
   Value (US $) 
Corporate Bonds (continued)        
Banking (continued)          
JPMorgan Chase & Co.          
1.764% 11/19/31 µ   2,540,000   $1,911,958 
5.35% 6/1/34 µ   340,000    322,613 
KeyBank 5.00% 1/26/33   930,000    783,573 
Morgan Stanley          
5.25% 4/21/34 µ   164,000    152,374 
5.424% 7/21/34 µ   600,000    566,234 
6.138% 10/16/26 µ   980,000    981,198 
6.296% 10/18/28 µ   450,000    453,614 
6.342% 10/18/33 µ   305,000    306,900 
PNC Financial Services          
Group 5.671% 10/28/25 µ   525,000    521,124 
Popular 7.25% 3/13/28   325,000    324,394 
SVB Financial Group 4.57%          
4/29/33 µ, ‡   1,127,000    712,834 
Truist Financial          
4.95% 9/1/25 µ, ψ   1,505,000    1,387,733 
6.123% 10/28/33 µ   445,000    428,271 
8.773% 12/15/24 ψ, •   2,165,000    2,137,942 
US Bancorp          
2.491% 11/3/36 µ   1,415,000    997,838 
3.00% 7/30/29   2,700,000    2,263,876 
4.653% 2/1/29 µ   416,000    389,460 
5.727% 10/21/26 µ   146,000    144,822 
         28,396,480 
Basic Industry — 1.30%          
BHP Billiton Finance USA 5.25% 9/8/30   470,000    459,370 
Braskem Netherlands Finance 144A 4.50% 1/31/30 #   500,000    407,992 
First Quantum Minerals 144A 8.625% 6/1/31 #   1,055,000    1,051,235 
Methanex 5.25% 12/15/29   1,645,000    1,468,836 
Novelis 144A 4.75% 1/30/30 #   745,000    645,758 
Sherwin-Williams 3.30% 5/15/50   1,450,000    924,465 
         4,957,656 
Basic Materials — 0.24%          
Freeport Indonesia 144A 5.315% 4/14/32 #   1,000,000    908,930 
         908,930 
Brokerage — 0.43%          
Jefferies Financial Group          
5.875% 7/21/28   529,000    518,017 
6.50% 1/20/43   1,150,000    1,111,288 
         1,629,305 
Capital Goods — 1.11%          
Ardagh Metal Packaging Finance USA 144A 3.25% 9/1/28 #   1,330,000    1,110,453 
Mauser Packaging Solutions Holding 144A 7.875% 8/15/26 #   700,000    676,117 
Standard Industries 144A 3.375% 1/15/31 #   1,150,000    890,371 
Turkiye Sise ve Cam Fabrikalari 144A 6.95% 3/14/26 #   1,000,000    976,200 
United Rentals North America 3.875% 2/15/31   705,000    587,349 
         4,240,490 
Communications — 3.47%          
AT&T 3.55% 9/15/55   1,818,000    1,114,046 
CCO Holdings 144A 4.25% 1/15/34 #   2,000,000    1,474,656 
Cellnex Finance 144A 3.875% 7/7/41 #   350,000    242,809 
Charter Communications Operating 3.85% 4/1/61   3,175,000    1,776,506 
Connect Finco 144A 6.75% 10/1/26 #   638,000    595,858 
Crown Castle          
1.05% 7/15/26   595,000    522,475 
2.10% 4/1/31   1,890,000    1,443,354 
Directv Financing 144A 5.875% 8/15/27 #   800,000    708,360 
Discovery Communications 4.00% 9/15/55   2,205,000    1,324,633 
Frontier Communications Holdings 144A 5.00% 5/1/28 #   800,000    684,054 
Sprint Capital 6.875% 11/15/28   1,505,000    1,555,224 
Summit Digitel Infrastructure 144A 2.875% 8/12/31 #   750,000    572,485 
T-Mobile USA 5.75% 1/15/34   220,000    214,697 
Vmed O2 UK Financing I 144A 4.25% 1/31/31 #   1,215,000    968,695 
         13,197,852 
Consumer Cyclical — 1.44%          
Alsea 144A 7.75% 12/14/26 #   500,000    501,096 
Amazon.com 2.50% 6/3/50   2,555,000    1,498,444 
Aptiv 3.10% 12/1/51   1,950,000    1,116,324 
Carnival 144A 4.00% 8/1/28 #   665,000    577,151 
Ford Motor Credit 6.95% 6/10/26   375,000    374,948 
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   Principal
amount°
   Value (US $) 
Corporate Bonds (continued)        
Consumer Cyclical (continued)          
Mercedes-Benz Finance North America          
144A 5.05% 8/3/33 #   220,000   $208,658 
144A 5.10% 8/3/28 #   1,210,000    1,185,895 
         5,462,516 
Consumer Non-Cyclical — 3.45%          
Amgen          
5.15% 3/2/28   300,000    295,158 
5.25% 3/2/30   270,000    263,893 
5.25% 3/2/33   741,000    708,693 
Bunge Limited Finance          
1.63% 8/17/25   1,192,000    1,102,510 
2.75% 5/14/31   1,750,000    1,418,782 
Central American Bottling          
144A 5.25% 4/27/29 #   500,000    451,598 
DaVita          
144A 3.75% 2/15/31 #   315,000    239,732 
144A 4.625% 6/1/30 #   570,000    468,746 
Gilead Sciences 5.55% 10/15/53   340,000    327,141 
HCA          
3.50% 7/15/51   1,049,000    655,973 
5.20% 6/1/28   177,000    171,156 
New York and Presbyterian Hospital          
2.256% 8/1/40   2,445,000    1,505,251 
2.606% 8/1/60   1,600,000    826,479 
NYU Langone Hospitals 3.38% 7/1/55   1,455,000    926,767 
Royalty Pharma 3.35% 9/2/51   3,531,000    2,046,576 
Tenet Healthcare 4.25% 6/1/29   2,015,000    1,736,291 
         13,144,746 
Electric — 3.81%          
Alfa Desarrollo 144A 4.55% 9/27/51 #   993,761    680,227 
Appalachian Power 4.50% 8/1/32   1,450,000    1,299,036 
Berkshire Hathaway Energy 2.85% 5/15/51   1,820,000    1,051,384 
Duke Energy Carolinas 4.95% 1/15/33   415,000    394,719 
Entergy Mississippi 3.25% 12/1/27   2,400,000    2,167,936 
Entergy Texas 3.45% 12/1/27   3,130,000    2,848,511 
Exelon 4.05% 4/15/30   2,500,000    2,251,901 
JSW Hydro Energy 144A 4.125% 5/18/31 #   630,000    524,746 
Oglethorpe Power 4.50% 4/1/47   1,725,000    1,291,069 
Vistra 144A 7.00% 12/15/26 #, µ, Ψ   535,000    488,730 
Vistra Operations          
144A 5.125% 5/13/25 #   1,375,000    1,341,048 
144A 6.95% 10/15/33 #   165,000    162,028 
         14,501,335 
Energy — 5.15%          
BP Capital Markets 4.875% 3/22/30 µ, Ψ   1,575,000    1,412,064 
Cheniere Energy Partners 4.50% 10/1/29   560,000    507,692 
Diamondback Energy 3.125% 3/24/31   465,000    387,655 
El Paso Natural Gas 8.375% 6/15/32   1,440,000    1,581,180 
Energean Israel Finance
144A 4.875% 3/30/26 #
   1,000,000    931,500 
Energy Transfer 6.85% 2/15/40   1,265,000    1,214,430 
Enterprise Products Operating          
3.30% 2/15/53   3,270,000    2,130,850 
8.449% 6/1/67 •   2,875,000    2,637,735 
Geopark 144A 5.50% 1/17/27 #   500,000    429,189 
Guara Norte 144A 5.198% 6/15/34 #   884,260    753,455 
NuStar Logistics 6.375% 10/1/30   1,530,000    1,450,945 
Occidental Petroleum 6.125% 1/1/31   516,000    509,101 
ONEOK          
5.65% 11/1/28   1,415,000    1,397,193 
5.80% 11/1/30   215,000    210,604 
6.05% 9/1/33   385,000    378,462 
Saudi Arabian Oil 144A 4.25% 4/16/39 #   500,000    407,878 
Targa Resources Partners 5.00% 1/15/28   1,355,000    1,290,082 
Tennessee Gas Pipeline 8.375% 6/15/32   1,795,000    1,985,071 
         19,615,086 
Finance Companies — 2.05%          
AerCap Ireland Capital DAC          
3.00% 10/29/28   2,415,000    2,071,850 
3.40% 10/29/33   200,000    154,806 
Air Lease
2.875% 1/15/32
   1,430,000    1,115,579 
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Schedules of investments

Delaware Ivy Core Bond Fund

   Principal
amount°
   Value (US $) 
Corporate Bonds (continued)        
Finance Companies (continued)          
Air Lease
4.625% 10/1/28
   1,805,000   $1,673,342 
Aviation Capital Group          
144A 3.50% 11/1/27 #   1,330,000    1,175,514 
144A 6.25% 4/15/28 #   155,000    151,721 
Gaci First Investment 4.875% 2/14/35   486,000    442,221 
MAF Global Securities 7.875% 6/30/27 µ, Ψ   1,000,000    1,007,255 
         7,792,288 
Industrials — 0.12%          
Bidvest Group UK 144A 3.625% 9/23/26 #   500,000    444,915 
         444,915 
Insurance — 2.12%          
American International Group 5.125% 3/27/33   850,000    791,635 
Aon 2.90% 8/23/51   2,155,000    1,273,247 
Athene Global Funding 144A 1.985% 8/19/28 #   1,955,000    1,596,420 
Athene Holding    1,040,000    619,576 
3.45% 5/15/52          
3.95% 5/25/51   460,000    302,338 
Brighthouse Financial 3.85% 12/22/51   1,793,000    1,058,545 
Marsh & McLennan 5.70% 9/15/53   915,000    885,087 
UnitedHealth Group          
4.20% 5/15/32   653,000    596,217 
4.50% 4/15/33   517,000    478,625 
5.05% 4/15/53   537,000    480,886 
         8,082,576 
Natural Gas — 0.17%          
Atmos Energy 2.85% 2/15/52   405,000    243,225 
ENN Energy Holdings 144A 2.625% 9/17/30 #   500,000    401,719 
         644,944 
Real Estate Investment Trusts — 0.29%          
American Homes 4 Rent 3.625% 4/15/32   1,310,000    1,084,865 
         1,084,865 
Technology — 1.47%          
Broadcom 144A 3.469% 4/15/34 #   1,190,000    935,122 
CDW 3.276% 12/1/28   1,640,000    1,416,430 
Iron Mountain Information Management Services 144A 5.00% 7/15/32 #   1,660,000    1,366,367 
NCR          
144A 5.00% 10/1/28 #   135,000    120,964 
144A 5.125% 4/15/29 #   190,000    167,598 
Oracle          
3.60% 4/1/50   694,000    449,319 
4.65% 5/6/30   1,230,000    1,150,911 
         5,606,711 
Transportation — 0.82%          
American Airlines 144A 5.50% 4/20/26 #   149,426    146,072 
British Airways 2020-1 Class A Pass Through Trust 144A 4.25% 5/15/34 #, t   853,349    764,817 
Lima Metro Line 2 Finance 144A 4.35% 4/5/36 #   888,086    773,747 
United Airlines 144A 4.625% 4/15/29 #   1,680,000    1,445,767 
         3,130,403 
Total Corporate Bonds
(cost $142,620,348)
        132,841,098 
 
Municipal Bonds — 1.08%          
GDB Debt Recovery Authority of Puerto Rico Revenue          
(Taxable) 7.50% 8/20/40   1,840,071    1,490,458 
Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia          
(Build America Bonds Plant Vogtle Units 3 & 4 Project) 6.655% 4/1/57   2,470,000    2,633,143 
Total Municipal Bonds
(cost $4,480,369)
        4,123,601 
 
Non-Agency Asset-Backed Securities — 4.74%          
FirstKey Homes Trust          
Series 2021-SFR1 B 144A 1.788% 8/17/38 #   4,800,000    4,216,690 
Series 2021-SFR2 D 144A 2.058% 9/17/38 #   4,400,000    3,800,160 
Home Partners of America Trust          
Series 2021-1 A 144A 1.698% 9/17/41 #   3,851,362    3,243,533 
Series 2021-3 B 144A 2.649% 1/17/41 #   4,741,164    4,002,024 
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   Principal
amount°
   Value (US $) 
Non-Agency Asset-Backed Securities (continued)          
Progress Residential Trust          
Series 2021-SFR7 D 144A 2.341% 8/17/40 #   3,450,000   $2,789,460 
Total Non-Agency Asset-Backed Securities
(cost $21,242,009)
        18,051,867 
 
Non-Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 4.02%
Agate Bay Mortgage Trust          
Series 2013-1 B4 144A 3.555% 7/25/43 #, •   1,482,562    1,016,794 
Bear Stearns Mortgage Securities
1996-6 B2 8.00% 11/25/30
   14,366    6,225 
CHL Mortgage Pass Through Trust
2004-J4 3B1 5.25% 5/25/34 t
   15,266    13,531 
Citigroup Global Markets Mortgage Securities VII           
Series 1997-HUD1 B2 3.011% 12/25/30 •   571,837    98,595 
CSMC Trust          
Series 2013-7 B4 144A 3.542% 8/25/43 #, •   1,246,329    965,455 
Series 2017-HL1 A12 144A 3.50% 6/25/47 #, •   1,641,409    1,382,684 
JP Morgan Mortgage Trust          
Series 2004-A3 4A2 5.633% 7/25/34 •   2,801    2,687 
Series 2017-4 A13 144A 3.50% 11/25/48 #, •   5,987,460    5,028,299 
Series 2021-4 A5 144A 2.50% 8/25/51 #, •   6,000,000    3,637,466 
MRFC Mortgage Pass Through Trust           
Series 1998-2 B1 6.75% 6/25/28 t   394    377 
PMT Credit Risk Transfer Trust          
2021-1R A 144A 8.332%          
(TSFR01M + 3.01%, Floor 2.90%) 2/27/24 #, •   3,153,275    3,137,616 
Prudential Home Mortgage Securities           
Series 1994-A 5B 144A 6.731% 4/28/24 #, •   4    4 
Structured Asset Mortgage Investments           
Series 1998-2 B 6.75% 5/2/30 •   3,251    100 
Structured Asset Mortgage Investments           
Series 1998-2 C 6.75% 5/2/30 •   1,476    37 
Total Non-Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations
(cost $20,053,938)
        15,289,870 
 
Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — 8.75%
BAMLL Commercial Mortgage          
Securities Trust          
Series 2014-520M A 144A          
4.325% 8/15/46 #, •   4,130,000    2,971,000 
BBCMS Mortgage Trust          
Series 2020-C7 A5 2.037% 4/15/53   1,000,000    791,628 
Benchmark Mortgage Trust          
Series 2020-B18 A5 1.925% 7/15/53   3,000,000    2,289,588 
Series 2021-B25 A5 2.577% 4/15/54   5,000,000    3,807,447 
Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Trust          
Series 2018-TBR A 144A 6.402% (TSFR01M + 1.07%, Floor 0.83%)
12/15/36 #, •
   10,000,000    9,848,219 
GS Mortgage Securities Trust          
Series 2012-BWTR C 144A 3.439% 11/5/34 #, •   1,000,000    392,781 
Series 2020-GC47 A5 2.377% 5/12/53   3,128,000    2,511,190 
JPMCC Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust          
Series 2017-JP5 A5 3.723% 3/15/50   1,500,000    1,372,894 
One Market Plaza Trust          
Series 2017-1MKT A 144A 3.614% 2/10/32 #   4,000,000    3,692,216 
UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust          
Series 2017-C1 AS 3.724% 6/15/50   4,000,000    3,564,811 
Series 2017-C7 AS 4.061% 12/15/50 •   2,300,000    2,056,988 
Total Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage- Backed Securities
(cost $37,558,722)
        33,298,762 
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Schedules of investments

Delaware Ivy Core Bond Fund

   Principal
amount°
   Value (US $) 
Sovereign Bonds — 2.01%Δ        
Colombia — 0.11%          
Colombia Government International Bond 3.25% 4/22/32   550,000   $396,491 
         396,491 
Dominican Republic — 0.17%          
Dominican Republic International Bond 144A 4.875% 9/23/32 #   789,000    642,904 
         642,904 
Ivory Coast — 0.12%          
Ivory Coast Government International Bond 144A 6.125% 6/15/33 #   550,000    457,793 
         457,793 
Mexico — 0.15%          
Mexico Government International Bond 3.50% 2/12/34   700,000    549,085 
         549,085 
Oman — 0.17%          
Oman Government International Bond 144A 6.75% 1/17/48 #   710,000    654,724 
         654,724 
Paraguay — 0.06%          
Paraguay Government International Bond 144A 5.40% 3/30/50 #   300,000    237,487 
         237,487 
United Kingdom — 1.16%          
United Kingdom Gilt 4.50% 6/7/28  GBP3,630,000    4,431,097 
         4,431,097 
Uzbekistan — 0.07%          
Republic of Uzbekistan International Bond 144A 5.375% 2/20/29 #   300,000    269,320 
         269,320 
Total Sovereign Bonds
(cost $7,816,711)
        7,638,901 
           
US Treasury Obligations — 11.10%          
US Treasury Bonds          
3.625% 5/15/53   3,485,000    2,886,288 
3.875% 2/15/43   3,740,000    3,255,553 
3.875% 5/15/43   6,490,000    5,643,258 
4.125% 8/15/53   6,995,000    6,351,242 
4.375% 8/15/43   1,080,000    1,007,775 
US Treasury Notes          
3.375% 5/15/33   8,135,000    7,378,700 
3.875% 7/31/30   5,235,000    5,043,595 
3.875% 8/15/33   8,260,000    7,805,700 
4.125% 8/31/30   2,970,000    2,883,220 
Total US Treasury Obligations
(cost $44,843,985)
        42,255,331 
 
 Number of
shares
      
Preferred Stock — 0.84%          
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners 5.00% ω   192,000    3,196,800 
Total Preferred Stock
(cost $4,800,000)
        3,196,800 
Total Value of Securities—98.93%
(cost $411,649,099)
       $376,595,090 
° Principal amount shown is stated in USD unless noted that the security is denominated in another currency.
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.
Variable rate investment. Rates reset periodically. Rate shown reflects the rate in effect at September 30, 2023. 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 September 30, 2023, the aggregate value of Rule 144A securities was $94,082,304, which represents 24.71% of the Fund’s net assets. See Note 11 in “Notes to financial statements.”
µ Fixed to variable rate investment. The rate shown reflects the fixed rate in effect at September 30, 2023. Rate will reset at a future date.
ψ Perpetual security. Maturity date represents next call date.
Non-income producing security. Security is currently in default.
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t 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.
Δ Securities have been classified by country of risk.
ω Perpetual security with no stated maturity date.

The following forward foreign currency exchange contracts and futures contracts were outstanding at September 30, 2023:1

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

Counterparty  Currency to
Receive (Deliver)
   In Exchange For   Settlement
Date
  Unrealized
Appreciation
 
JPMCB  GBP(3,700,000)   USD4,551,962   11/17/23  $36,306 

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
 
555 US Treasury 5 yr Notes   $58,474,456   $59,021,838   12/29/23  $   $(547,382)  $86,719 
  US Treasury 10 yr                            
142 Notes   15,344,875    15,629,233   12/19/23       (284,358)   28,843 
  US Treasury 10 yr Ultra                            
(111) Notes   (12,383,437)   (12,739,572)  12/19/23   356,135        (26,015)
Total Futures Contracts       $61,911,499      $356,135   $(831,740)  $89,547 

The use of forward foreign currency exchange contracts and futures contracts involves elements of market risk and risks in excess of the amounts disclosed in the financial statements. The forward foreign currency exchange contracts and notional amounts presented above represent the Fund’s total exposure in such contracts, whereas only the net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) and variation margin are reflected in the Fund’s net assets.

1 See Note 8 in “Notes to financial statements.”

Summary of abbreviations:

CLO – Collateralized Loan Obligation

DAC – Designated Activity Company

GNMA – Government National Mortgage Association

GS – Goldman Sachs

JPMCB – JPMorgan Chase Bank

S.F. – Single Family

SOFR01M – Secured Overnight Financing Rate 1 Month

SOFR03M – Secured Overnight Financing Rate 3 Month

TSFR01M – 1 Month Term Secured Overnight Financing Rate

TSFR03M – 3 Month Term Secured Overnight Financing Rate

yr – Year

Summary of currencies:

GBP – British Pound Sterling

USD – US Dollar

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Schedules of investments

Delaware Ivy Core Equity Fund September 30, 2023 (Unaudited)
   Number of
shares
   Value (US $) 
Common Stocks — 99.50% t        
Communication Services — 6.87%          
Alphabet Class A †   1,239,099   $162,148,495 
Take-Two Interactive Software †   426,359    59,856,540 
         222,005,035 
Consumer Discretionary — 8.25%          
Amazon.com †   1,037,137    131,840,856 
Aptiv †   702,739    69,283,038 
AutoZone †   25,862    65,689,221 
         266,813,115 
Consumer Staples — 4.22%          
Costco Wholesale   158,492    89,541,641 
Procter & Gamble   320,527    46,752,068 
         136,293,709 
Energy — 2.87%          
ConocoPhillips   517,145    61,953,971 
Schlumberger   531,247    30,971,700 
         92,925,671 
Financials — 19.12%          
Allstate   219,502    24,454,718 
American Express   281,870    42,052,185 
Aon Class A   197,317    63,974,118 
Blackstone   516,033    55,287,776 
Capital One Financial   317,268    30,790,859 
Discover Financial Services   360,858    31,261,128 
Fiserv †   510,370    57,651,395 
Intercontinental Exchange   481,915    53,020,288 
JPMorgan Chase & Co.   307,942    44,657,749 
KKR & Co.   960,962    59,195,259 
Mastercard Class A   155,922    61,731,079 
Morgan Stanley   650,768    53,148,223 
Progressive   291,689    40,632,278 
         617,857,055 
Healthcare — 12.71%          
Abbott Laboratories   398,806    38,624,361 
Biogen †   64,072    16,467,145 
Danaher   210,161    52,140,944 
HCA Healthcare   368,588    90,665,276 
UnitedHealth Group   331,237    167,006,383 
Vertex Pharmaceuticals †   131,508    45,730,592 
         410,634,701 
Industrials — 6.77%          
Airbus ADR   2,539,016    84,955,475 
Equifax   66,791    12,234,775 
Howmet Aerospace   1,053,394    48,719,473 
United Rentals   163,920    72,873,915 
         218,783,638 
Information Technology — 30.88%          
Apple   731,683    125,271,446 
Applied Materials   558,789    77,364,337 
Intuit   133,406    68,162,462 
KLA   69,042    31,666,804 
Microchip Technology   831,375    64,888,819 
Microsoft   887,701    280,291,591 
NVIDIA   139,059    60,489,274 
Salesforce †   284,597    57,710,580 
Seagate Technology Holdings   619,117    40,830,766 
TE Connectivity   755,839    93,368,792 
VeriSign †   312,117    63,213,056 
Zebra Technologies Class A †   146,752    34,711,250 
         997,969,177 
Materials — 5.63%          
Crown Holdings   382,193    33,816,436 
Linde   227,208    84,600,899 
Sherwin-Williams   249,261    63,574,018 
         181,991,353 
Utilities — 2.18%          
NextEra Energy   1,227,753    70,337,969 
         70,337,969 
Total Common Stocks
(cost $2,032,289,339)
        3,215,611,423 
 
Short-Term Investments — 0.66%          
Money Market Mutual Funds — 0.66%          
BlackRock Liquidity FedFund – Institutional Shares (seven- day effective yield 5.24%)   5,292,371    5,292,371 
Fidelity Investments Money Market Government Portfolio – Class I (seven-day effective yield 5.23%)   5,292,369    5,292,369 
Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund – Institutional Shares (seven- day effective yield 5.37%)   5,292,371    5,292,371 
Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds Government Portfolio – Institutional Class (seven-day effective yield 5.27%)   5,292,371    5,292,371 
Total Short-Term Investments
(cost $21,169,482)
        21,169,482 
Total Value of Securities—100.16%
(cost $2,053,458,821)
       $3,236,780,905 
t Narrow industries are utilized for compliance purposes for concentration whereas broad sectors are used for financial reporting.
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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

Delaware Ivy Global Bond Fund September 30, 2023 (Unaudited)
   Principal
amount°
   Value (US $) 
Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities – 14.80%          
Fannie Mae S.F. 20 yr 4.00% 8/1/42   473,452   $428,486 
Fannie Mae S.F. 30 yr          
2.50% 4/1/51   1,656,098    1,318,610 
2.50% 2/1/52   789,629    628,950 
3.50% 1/1/52   2,095,504    1,808,417 
3.50% 6/1/52   3,761,109    3,236,990 
3.50% 9/1/52   1,284,923    1,106,259 
4.00% 5/1/51   1,054,953    953,473 
4.50% 1/1/50   84,269    79,607 
4.50% 4/1/50   859,646    804,158 
4.50% 12/1/52   3,352,300    3,079,481 
4.50% 2/1/53   3,619,498    3,324,912 
5.00% 9/1/52   4,109,584    3,880,753 
5.00% 2/1/53   1,245,986    1,176,366 
5.00% 9/1/53   2,986,869    2,819,087 
5.50% 10/1/52   1,971,874    1,906,771 
5.50% 3/1/53   7,267,154    7,025,635 
5.50% 7/1/53   2,123,019    2,052,462 
6.00% 6/1/53   4,096,469    4,044,105 
Freddie Mac S.F. 15 yr          
4.50% 9/1/37   741,343    711,533 
5.00% 6/1/38   1,947,020    1,897,901 
Freddie Mac S.F. 20 yr 5.50% 6/1/43   1,661,476    1,623,716 
Freddie Mac S.F. 30 yr          
3.00% 12/1/46   1,489,867    1,257,758 
3.00% 7/1/50   2,325,965    1,953,756 
4.00% 8/1/52   1,309,520    1,169,650 
4.50% 9/1/52   1,348,285    1,239,187 
4.50% 10/1/52   4,387,569    4,030,172 
5.00% 7/1/52   1,600,604    1,511,726 
5.00% 6/1/53   2,642,289    2,496,111 
6.00% 12/1/52   818,571    808,134 
6.00% 3/1/53   2,756,817    2,721,589 
GNMA II S.F. 30 yr 3.00% 12/20/51   1,007,732    855,578 
Total Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities
(cost $64,855,283)
        61,951,333 
           
Corporate Bonds – 38.20%Δ          
Australia – 3.03%          
Ampol 7.727% 12/9/80 •  AUD3,000,000    1,963,959 
AngloGold Ashanti Holdings 3.75% 10/1/30   1,450,000    1,168,514 
APA Infrastructure 2.00% 7/15/30  EUR1,000,000    884,823 
BHP Billiton Finance USA 5.25% 9/8/30   505,000    493,578 
Charter Hall LWR Pty 2.086% 3/3/28  AUD3,350,000    1,789,311 
Commonwealth Bank of Australia 6.86% 11/9/32 µ  AUD1,900,000    1,255,013 
National Australia Bank 6.322% 8/3/32 µ  AUD6,142,000    3,994,257 
WestConnex Finance 3.15% 3/31/31  AUD2,200,000    1,144,800 
         12,694,255 
Brazil – 0.18%          
Embraer Netherlands Finance 144A 7.00% 7/28/30 #   355,000    352,499 
Rumo Luxembourg 144A 5.25% 1/10/28 #   435,000    402,507 
         755,006 
China – 0.21%          
ENN Energy Holdings 144A 2.625% 9/17/30 #   909,000    730,325 
RKPF Overseas 2020 A 5.125% 7/26/26   425,000    140,403 
         870,728 
Colombia – 0.34%          
Geopark 144A 5.50% 1/17/27 #   1,635,000    1,403,449 
         1,403,449 
France – 2.05%          
BPCE          
3.50% 1/25/28  EUR1,500,000    1,543,580 
144A 5.125% 1/18/28 #   3,215,000    3,105,894 
Credit Agricole 144A
5.514% 7/5/33 #
   915,000    881,695 
Edenred 3.625% 6/13/31  EUR1,000,000    1,018,517 
Electricite de France          
4.25% 1/25/32  EUR500,000    513,846 
4.375% 10/12/29  EUR500,000    528,879 
Engie 0.50% 10/24/30  EUR1,200,000    991,937 
         8,584,348 
Georgia – 0.32%          
Georgian Railway JSC          
4.00% 6/17/28   1,525,000    1,335,119 
         1,335,119 
Germany – 1.39%          
Aroundtown 1.625%
1/31/28
  EUR1,700,000    1,366,043 
Deutsche Bank          
5.625% 5/19/31 µ  EUR800,000    821,251 
6.72% 1/18/29 µ   1,255,000    1,248,215 
7.146% 7/13/27 µ   360,000    362,573 
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   Principal
amount°
   Value (US $) 
Corporate BondsΔ (continued)           
Germany (continued)           
Mercedes-Benz Finance North America           
144A 5.05% 8/3/33 #    230,000   $218,143 
144A 5.10% 8/3/28 #    550,000    539,043 
Volkswagen International Finance 3.875%
3/29/26
  EUR 1,200,000    1,253,336 
          5,808,604 
Guatemala – 0.32%           
Central American Bottling 144A
5.25% 4/27/29 #
    1,500,000    1,354,792 
          1,354,792 
Hong Kong – 0.21%           
Cheung Kong Infrastructure Finance
1.00% 12/12/24
  EUR 875,000    880,738 
          880,738 
India – 0.29%           
Greenko Power II 144A
4.30% 12/13/28 #
    371,000    318,552 
Summit Digitel Infrastructure 144A
2.875% 8/12/31 #
    1,158,000    883,917 
          1,202,469 
Indonesia – 1.11%           
Perusahaan Perseroan Persero Perusahaan Listrik Negara 144A 5.375% 1/25/29 #    4,800,000    4,653,651 
          4,653,651 
Ireland – 0.10%           
AerCap Ireland Capital
DAC 3.00% 10/29/28
    485,000    416,086 
          416,086 
Italy – 0.42%           
Aeroporti di Roma
1.75% 7/30/31
  EUR 1,000,000    844,877 
Autostrade per l’Italia
2.00% 12/4/28
  EUR 1,000,000    927,367 
          1,772,244 
Kazakhstan – 1.01%           
Development Bank of Kazakhstan JSC           
144A 5.75% 5/12/25 #    2,000,000    1,998,340 
144A 10.95% 5/6/26 #  KZT 429,000,000    768,196 
QazaqGaz JSC 144A
4.375% 9/26/27 #
    1,588,000    1,466,629 
          4,233,165 
Kuwait – 0.19%          
NBK SPC 144A
1.625% 9/15/27 #, µ
   887,000    788,490 
         788,490 
Malaysia – 0.14%          
Petronas Capital 144A
3.50% 4/21/30 #
   650,000    576,695 
         576,695 
Mexico – 1.30%          
Banco Santander Mexico          
144A 5.375% 4/17/25 #   1,150,000    1,131,002 
144A 5.95% 10/1/28 #, µ   850,000    840,225 
BBVA Bancomer          
144A 1.875% 9/18/25 #   1,400,000    1,285,254 
144A 5.875% 9/13/34 #, µ   1,700,000    1,489,286 
Cemex 144A 9.125%
3/14/28 #, µ, ψ
   660,000    687,888 
         5,433,655 
Netherlands – 0.31%          
ING Groep          
4.50% 5/23/29 µ  EUR1,000,000    1,047,699 
6.083% 9/11/27 µ   265,000    263,959 
         1,311,658 
Peru – 0.95%          
Banco Internacional del Peru 144A 3.25%
10/4/26 #
   800,000    739,130 
Corp. Financiera de Desarrollo 144A 2.40%
9/28/27 #
   1,300,000    1,119,800 
SAN Miguel Industrias 144A 3.50%
8/2/28 #
   2,550,000    2,134,462 
         3,993,392 
Republic of Korea – 0.14%          
SK Hynix 144A 6.50%
1/17/33 #
   600,000    586,979 
         586,979 
South Africa – 0.08%          
Bidvest Group UK 144A 3.625%
9/23/26 #
   387,000    344,364 
         344,364 
Spain – 0.44%          
Banco Santander          
3.625% 9/27/26 µ  EUR1,200,000    1,251,891 
5.588% 8/8/28   600,000    587,249 
         1,839,140 
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 Principal
amount°
   Value (US $) 
Corporate BondsΔ (continued)           
Switzerland – 1.43%           
Credit Suisse 7.95% 1/9/25    1,945,000   $1,980,129 
Holcim Finance Luxembourg 0.50% 4/23/31  EUR 2,000,000    1,584,025 
Sika Capital           
3.75% 11/3/26  EUR 900,000    946,053 
3.75% 5/3/30  EUR 700,000    725,213 
UBS Group 144A 4.751% 5/12/28 #, µ    800,000    756,214 
          5,991,634 
Thailand – 0.16%           
Thaioil Treasury Center 144A 2.50% 6/18/30 #    850,000    667,032 
          667,032 
Ukraine – 0.22%           
Metinvest 8.50% 4/23/26    600,000    425,640 
MHP Lux 6.95% 4/3/26    715,000    491,706 
          917,346 
United Arab Emirates – 0.49%           
Galaxy Pipeline Assets Bidco 144A 1.75% 9/30/27 #    1,531,677    1,416,021 
MAF Global Securities 7.875% 6/30/27 µ, ψ    625,000    629,535 
          2,045,556 
United Kingdom – 0.99%           
Barclays           
6.224% 5/9/34 µ    480,000    455,031 
7.385% 11/2/28 µ    285,000    292,537 
CK Hutchison International           
23 144A 4.875%           
4/21/33 #    1,500,000    1,402,119 
HSBC Holdings 5.887% 8/14/27 µ    230,000    227,284 
National Grid 0.25% 9/1/28  EUR 1,200,000    1,044,611 
Rentokil Initial 0.50% 10/14/28  EUR 800,000    710,002 
          4,131,584 
United States – 20.19%           
AEP Texas 5.40% 6/1/33    180,000    171,816 
Air Lease 2.875% 1/15/32    1,765,000    1,376,921 
American International Group 5.125% 3/27/33    2,335,000    2,174,669 
Amgen           
5.15% 3/2/28    2,265,000    2,228,446 
5.25% 3/2/33    2,100,000    2,008,443 
5.65% 3/2/53    1,630,000    1,526,700 
Aon 5.00% 9/12/32    1,025,000    961,825 
Appalachian Power 4.50% 8/1/32    1,135,000    1,016,832 
Apple 4.30% 5/10/33    315,000    297,540 
AT&T 3.55% 12/17/32  EUR 1,000,000    975,088 
Athene Global Funding 4.76% 4/21/27  AUD 3,500,000    2,071,411 
Autodesk 2.40% 12/15/31    695,000    548,244 
Aviation Capital Group           
144A 3.50% 11/1/27 #    1,080,000    954,552 
144A 6.25% 4/15/28 #    1,006,000    984,716 
Bank of America           
2.972% 2/4/33 µ    640,000    504,917 
3.648% 3/31/29 µ  EUR 1,500,000    1,533,833 
5.819% 9/15/29 µ    240,000    237,154 
5.872% 9/15/34 µ    260,000    253,163 
6.204% 11/10/28 µ    2,375,000    2,386,610 
Bank of New York Mellon 5.802% 10/25/28 µ    310,000    309,527 
BP Capital Markets America 4.812% 2/13/33    2,125,000    1,990,124 
CDW 3.276% 12/1/28    760,000    656,394 
Celanese US Holdings           
6.05% 3/15/25    268,000    267,106 
6.165% 7/15/27    485,000    478,491 
Charter Communications Operating 3.85% 4/1/61    400,000    223,812 
Cheniere Energy Partners 4.50% 10/1/29    570,000    516,758 
Citizens Bank 6.064% 10/24/25 µ    2,120,000    2,046,340 
Comcast 4.80% 5/15/33    195,000    183,017 
Discovery Communications 4.00% 9/15/55    900,000    540,667 
Duke Energy           
2.55% 6/15/31    261,000    207,172 
3.10% 6/15/28  EUR 1,200,000    1,193,904 
Duke Energy Carolinas 4.95% 1/15/33    1,300,000    1,236,469 
Entegris Escrow 144A 4.75% 4/15/29 #    1,660,000    1,493,856 
Enterprise Products Operating 5.35% 1/31/33    845,000    826,788 
ERAC USA Finance           
144A 4.90% 5/1/33 #    240,000    226,186 
144A 5.40% 5/1/53 #    150,000    138,729 
Exelon 5.30% 3/15/33    2,020,000    1,928,243 
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   Principal
amount°
   Value (US $) 
Corporate BondsΔ (continued)           
United States (continued)           
Ford Motor Credit           
2.30% 2/10/25    475,000   $445,993 
2.90% 2/10/29    695,000    571,162 
6.95% 6/10/26    375,000    374,947 
HCA           
3.50% 7/15/51    311,000    194,478 
5.20% 6/1/28    161,000    155,684 
Huntington National Bank
5.65% 1/10/30
    2,620,000    2,470,866 
Indianapolis Power & Light
144A 5.65% 12/1/32 #
    3,390,000    3,328,536 
JBS USA LUX 3.625% 1/15/32    2,865,000    2,283,607 
Jefferies Financial Group
5.875% 7/21/28
    205,000    200,744 
JPMorgan Chase & Co.           
3.54% 5/1/28 µ     2,132,000    1,961,509 
5.35% 6/1/34 µ    350,000    332,102 
KeyCorp 4.789% 6/1/33 µ    93,000    77,575 
Kinder Morgan 5.20% 6/1/33    2,980,000    2,758,128 
Mileage Plus Holdings
144A 6.50% 6/20/27 #
    5,991,911    903,775 
Morgan Stanley           
2.95% 5/7/32 µ  EUR 2,200,000    2,069,493 
5.424% 7/21/34 µ    625,000    589,827 
6.138% 10/16/26 µ    1,320,000    1,321,614 
6.296% 10/18/28 µ    3,010,000    3,034,174 
NextEra Energy Capital Holdings
5.749% 9/1/25
    175,000    174,566 
Occidental Petroleum
6.125% 1/1/31
    510,000    503,181 
ONEOK           
5.65% 11/1/28    170,000    167,861 
5.80% 11/1/30    230,000    225,297 
6.05% 9/1/33    410,000    403,038 
Oracle           
3.60% 4/1/50    973,000    629,953 
4.65% 5/6/30    1,335,000    1,249,160 
Southern California Gas 5.20% 6/1/33    470,000    445,132 
Sprint Capital 6.875% 11/15/28    745,000    769,862 
SVB Financial Group 4.57% 4/29/33 ‡    1,123,000    710,304 
Targa Resources Partners 5.00% 1/15/28    1,910,000    1,818,492 
T-Mobile USA 5.75% 1/15/34    235,000    229,335 
Truist Financial 6.123% 10/28/33 µ    2,041,000    1,964,273 
UnitedHealth Group 4.50% 4/15/33    5,840,000    5,406,515 
US Bancorp           
4.653% 2/1/29 µ    2,269,000    2,124,243 
4.839% 2/1/34 µ    1,755,000    1,546,355 
5.727% 10/21/26 µ    2,097,000    2,080,075 
VICI Properties 4.95% 2/15/30    2,310,000    2,116,578 
Vistra Operations           
144A 5.125% 5/13/25 #    2,105,000    2,053,022 
144A 6.95% 10/15/33 #    175,000    171,848 
          84,539,767 
Uzbekistan – 0.19%           
Uzbekneftegaz JSC 4.75% 11/16/28    1,000,000    807,660 
          807,660 
Total Corporate Bonds
(cost $170,858,435)
         159,939,606 
 
Sovereign Bonds – 26.87%Δ           
Albania – 0.19%           
Albania Government International Bond 144A 3.50% 11/23/31 #  EUR 896,000    780,302 
          780,302 
Angola – 0.13%           
Angolan Government International Bond 144A 8.75% 4/14/32 #    680,000    548,409 
          548,409 
Belgium – 1.83%           
Kingdom of Belgium Government Bond 144A 3.45% 6/22/43 #  EUR 7,720,000    7,668,705 
          7,668,705 
Bermuda – 0.33%           
Bermuda Government International Bond 144A 2.375% 8/20/30 #    1,688,000    1,363,904 
          1,363,904 
Chile – 0.46%           
Chile Government International Bonds           
3.10% 5/7/41    685,000    467,272 
4.34% 3/7/42    1,800,000    1,462,598 
          1,929,870 
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   Principal
amount°
   Value (US $) 
Sovereign BondsΔ (continued)           
Denmark – 2.51%           
Denmark Government Bond 2.25% 11/15/33  DKK 79,800,000   $10,496,662 
          10,496,662 
Dominican Republic – 0.70%           
Dominican Republic International Bond 144A 4.875% 9/23/32 #    3,577,000    2,914,663 
          2,914,663 
Finland – 1.15%           
Finland Government Bond 144A 3.00% 9/15/33 #  EUR 4,700,000    4,799,600 
          4,799,600 
France – 0.59%           
French Republic Government Bond OAT 3.00% 5/25/33  EUR 2,400,000    2,459,444 
          2,459,444 
Georgia – 0.18%           
Georgia Government International Bond 144A 2.75% 4/22/26 #    854,000    764,025 
          764,025 
Germany – 2.71%           
Bundesobligation 2.20% 4/13/28  EUR 5,400,000    5,571,405 
Bundesrepublik Deutschland Bundesanleihe           
1.80% 8/15/53  EUR 200,000    161,313 
2.608% 2/15/32  EUR 5,200,000    4,382,915 
Bundesschatzanweisungen 2.50% 3/13/25  EUR 1,200,000    1,253,006 
          11,368,639 
Italy – 2.60%           
Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro           
2.50% 12/1/32  EUR 450,000    402,627 
3.50% 1/15/26  EUR 10,000,000    10,480,255 
          10,882,882 
Ivory Coast – 0.73%           
Ivory Coast Government International Bond 144A 6.125% 6/15/33 #    3,661,000    3,047,233 
          3,047,233 
Japan – 1.90%           
Japan Government Thirty Year Bond 0.40% 3/20/50  JPY 1,608,250,000   $7,966,475 
          7,966,475 
Morocco – 0.65%           
Morocco Government International Bonds           
5.50% 12/11/42    700,000    569,113 
144A 2.375% 12/15/27 #    2,500,000    2,154,950 
          2,724,063 
Netherlands – 2.19%           
Netherlands Government Bond 144A 2.50% 7/15/33 #  EUR 9,200,000    9,188,570 
          9,188,570 
Nigeria – 0.15%           
Nigeria Government International Bond 7.375% 9/28/33    849,000    630,056 
          630,056 
Paraguay – 1.11%           
Paraguay Government International Bonds 5.60% 3/13/48    1,693,000    1,374,562 
144A 2.739% 1/29/33 #    1,887,000    1,445,932 
144A 4.95% 4/28/31 #    1,989,000    1,845,481 
          4,665,975 
Philippines – 0.15%           
Philippine Government International Bond 5.50% 1/17/48    690,000    651,197 
          651,197 
Poland – 0.38%           
Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego Bond 144A 5.375% 5/22/33 #    1,000,000    945,450 
Republic of Poland Government International Bond 5.50% 4/4/53    699,000    634,514 
          1,579,964 
Republic of Korea – 0.19%           
Export-Import Bank of Korea 5.125% 1/11/33    800,000    784,677 
          784,677 
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   Principal
amount°
   Value (US $) 
Sovereign BondsΔ (continued)          
Republic of North Macedonia – 0.36%          
North Macedonia Government International Bond 144A 1.625% 3/10/28 #  EUR1,777,000   $1,531,316 
         1,531,316 
Serbia – 0.31%          
Serbia International Bond 1.00% 9/23/28  EUR1,571,000    1,295,898 
         1,295,898 
South Africa – 0.15%          
Republic of South Africa Government International Bond 5.65% 9/27/47   931,000    621,773 
         621,773 
Spain – 0.62%          
Spain Government Bond 144A 1.85% 7/30/35 #  EUR3,080,000    2,604,872 
         2,604,872 
United Kingdom – 4.42%          
United Kingdom Gilt 1.75% 9/7/37  GBP21,550,000    18,494,816 
         18,494,816 
Uzbekistan – 0.18%          
Republic of Uzbekistan International Bond 144A 4.75% 2/20/24 #   750,000    742,629 
         742,629 
Total Sovereign Bonds
(cost $118,400,132)
        112,506,619 
           
Supranational Banks – 1.13%          
Central American Bank for Economic Integration
144A 1.140% 2/9/26 #
   

2,000,000

    

1,794,904

 
European Union 1.000% 7/6/32  EUR3,420,000    2,958,986 
Total Supranational Banks
(cost $5,286,391)
        4,753,890 
           
US Treasury Obligations – 13.59%          
US Treasury Bonds          
3.875% 2/15/43   200,000    174,094 
3.875% 5/15/43   2,260,000    1,965,141 
4.125% 8/15/53   285,000    258,771 
US Treasury Notes          
2.375% 5/15/27   8,525,000    7,863,313 
2.375% 3/31/29   17,585,000    15,658,894 
2.875% 4/30/29   9,000,000    8,220,586 
3.875% 6/30/30   650,000    617,043 
US Treasury Notes          
3.875% 7/31/30   1,020,000    982,706 
4.125% 6/15/26   2,150,000    2,110,359 
4.375% 8/31/28   13,430,000    13,297,799 
4.50% 9/30/28   5,770,000    5,774,057 
Total US Treasury Obligations
(cost $60,074,687)
        56,922,763 
 
   Notional
amount*
      
Options Purchased – 0.08%          
Put Swaptions — 0.08%          
1 yr forward premium pay a fixed rate 6.50% and receive a floating rate based on at maturity SONIA, expiration date 12/29/23 (JPMCB)   85,000,000    318,800 
Total Options Purchased
(cost $0)
        318,800 
           
   Number of
shares
      
Short-Term Investments – 1.82%          
Money Market Mutual Funds – 1.82%          
BlackRock Liquidity FedFund – Institutional Shares
(seven-day effective yield 5.24%)
   1,908,216    1,908,216 
Fidelity Investments
Money Market Government Portfolio – Class I
(seven-day effective yield 5.23%)
   1,908,216    1,908,216 
Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund – Institutional Shares (seven-day effective yield 5.37%)   1,908,216    1,908,216 
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Delaware Ivy Global Bond Fund

   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 5.27%)
   1,908,216   $1,908,216 
Total Short-Term Investments
(cost $7,632,864)
        7,632,864 
Total Value of Securities–96.49%
(cost $427,107,792)
       $404,025,875 
° Principal amount shown is stated in USD unless noted that the security is denominated in another currency.
Δ Securities have been classified by country of risk. Aggregate classification by business sector has been presented on page 12 in “Security type / country and sector allocations.”
Variable rate investment. Rates reset periodically. Rate shown reflects the rate in effect at September 30, 2023. 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 September 30, 2023. Rate will reset at a future date.
# Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. At September 30, 2023, the aggregate value of Rule 144A securities was $89,438,758, which represents 21.36% of the Fund’s net assets. See Note 11 in “Notes to financial statements.”
ψ Perpetual security. Maturity date represents next call date.
Non-income producing security. Security is currently in default.
* Notional amount shown is stated in USD unless noted that the swap is denominated in another currency.

The following forward foreign currency exchange contracts, futures contracts, and swap contracts were outstanding at September 30, 2023:1

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

Counterparty  Currency to
Receive (Deliver)
   In Exchange For   Settlement
Date
  Unrealized
Appreciation
   Unrealized Depreciation 
CITI  AUD 1,100,000   USD (708,047)  11/17/23  $413   $ 
JPMCB  AUD (13,394,214)  USD 8,635,315   11/17/23   8,714     
JPMCB  CAD 300,000   USD (221,573)  11/17/23       (546)
JPMCB  DKK (77,960,000)  USD 11,401,746   11/17/23   321,064     
JPMCB  EUR (81,128,505)  USD 88,261,933   11/17/23   2,306,380     
JPMCB  EUR (3,392,000)  USD 3,627,327   12/1/23   31,033     
JPMCB  GBP (10,045,000)  USD 12,788,795   11/17/23   529,398     
JPMCB  INR 100,068,180   USD (1,200,463)  12/1/23       (72)
JPMCB  JPY (720,550,000)  USD 5,041,777   11/17/23   180,118     
TD  JPY (510,500,000)  USD 3,501,516   11/17/23   57,096     
Total Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts      $3,434,216   $(618)
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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
 
  3 month Euro-                            
314 EURIBOR  $80,184,774   $80,898,942   12/16/24  $   $(714,168)  $94,831 
  3 month Euro-                            
(314) EURIBOR   (79,678,510)   (80,292,248)  12/18/23   613,738        (11,975)
294 3 month SONIA Index   85,310,063    85,189,511   3/18/25   120,552        134,514 
  Australian 3 yr                            
1,298 Treasury Bonds   87,912,447    88,400,083   12/15/23       (487,636)   47,743 
  Australian 10 yr                            
312 Treasury Bonds   22,461,785    23,138,016   12/15/23       (676,231)   (52,035)
  Canadian Treasury                            
(4) 10 yr Bonds   (339,054)   (350,530)  12/18/23   11,476        (1,232)
170 Euro-Bobl   20,804,037    21,047,771   12/7/23       (243,734)   248,543 
(7) Euro-BTP   (812,084)   (852,404)  12/7/23   40,320        (10,692)
(238) Euro-Bund   (32,369,104)   (33,317,638)  12/7/23   948,534        (389,007)
(19) Euro-Buxl   (2,457,937)   (2,686,095)  12/7/23   228,158        (144,624)
92 Euro-OAT   11,983,294    12,377,413   12/7/23       (394,119)   154,239 
(11) Euro-Schatz   (1,221,007)   (1,225,653)  12/7/23   4,646        (2,379)
  E-mini Japanese                            
(6) Treasury 10 yr Bonds   (582,173)   (585,574)  12/12/23   3,401        (125)
  Japanese Treasury                            
(8) 10 yr Bonds   (7,760,171)   (7,810,475)  12/13/23   50,304        7,972 
(149) Long 10 yr Gilt   (17,117,808)   (17,375,617)  12/27/23   257,809        (232,617)
(99) Short Euro-BTP   (10,901,146)   (10,992,006)  12/7/23   90,860        (35,491)
316 US Treasury 2 yr Notes   64,056,656    64,291,855   12/29/23       (235,199)   32,094 
703 US Treasury 5 yr Notes   74,067,641    74,819,245   12/29/23       (751,604)   109,844 
  US Treasury 10 yr                            
(393) Notes   (42,468,563)   (43,155,597)  12/19/23   687,034        (79,826)
  US Treasury 10 yr Ultra                            
(442) Notes   (49,310,625)   (50,543,213)  12/19/23   1,232,588        (103,592)
  US Treasury Long                            
(44) Bonds   (5,006,375)   (5,068,151)  12/19/23   61,776        (12,375)
  US Treasury Ultra                            
60 Bonds   7,121,250    7,203,889   12/19/23       (82,639)   22,500 
Total Futures Contracts    $203,111,524      $4,351,196   $(3,585,330)  $(223,690)
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Schedules of investments

Delaware Ivy Global Bond Fund

Swap Contracts

CDS Contracts2

Counterparty/
Reference Obligation/
Termination Date/
Payment Frequency
  Notional
Amount3
   Annual Protection
Payments
   Value   Upfront
Payments
Paid
(Received)
   Unrealized
Appreciation4
   Unrealized
Depreciation4
   Variation Margin
Due from
(Due to) Brokers
 
Centrally Cleared:
Protection Purchased/ Moody’s Ratings:
                                   
CDX.NA.IG.395
6/20/28-Quarterly
   45,800,000    1.000%  $(615,690)  $(461,831)  $   $(153,859)  $2,386 
              (615,690)   (461,831)       (153,859)   2,386 
Over-The-Counter:
Protection Purchased/ Moody’s Ratings:
                                   
JPMCB Republic of Brazil 1.00% 12/20/28 Ba2 6/20/28- Quarterly   2,827,000    1.000%   77,614    113,486        (35,872)    
JPMCB Republic of Indonesia 1.00% 12/20/28 Baa2 6/20/28- Quarterly   4,033,000    1.000%   (25,093)   (21,890)       (3,203)    
JPMCB Republic of South Africa 1.00% 12/20/28 Ba2 6/20/28- Quarterly   2,272,000    1.000%   146,033    124,263    21,770         
JPMCB Republic of South Africa 1.00% 9/20/28 Ba2 6/20/28- Quarterly   1,494,000    1.000%   96,027    86,362    9,665         
              294,581    302,221    31,435    (39,075)    
Total CDS Contracts            $(321,109)  $(159,610)  $31,435   $(192,934)  $2,386 
                             
IRS Contracts6
Reference
Obligation/
Termination Date/
Payment
Frequency
(Fixed Rate/
Floating Rate)
  Notional Amount3   Fixed/
Floating
Interest
Rate
Paid
(Received)
   Value   Upfront
Payments
Paid
(Received)
   Unrealized
Appreciation4
   Unrealized
Depreciation
   Variation Margin
Due from
(Due to) Brokers
 
Centrally Cleared:                                   
3 yr IRS7 6/5/26- (At Maturity/At Maturity)  JPY 15,200,000,000    0.305%/
(0.062)%
   $238,212   $   $238,212   $   $931 
Total IRS Contracts            $238,212   $   $238,212   $   $931 

The use of forward foreign currency exchange contracts, futures contracts, and swap contracts involves elements of market risk and risks in excess of the amounts disclosed in the financial statements. The forward foreign currency exchange contracts and notional amounts presented above represent the Fund’s total exposure in such contracts, whereas only the net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) and variation margin are reflected in the Fund’s net assets.

1 See Note 8 in “Notes to financial statements.”
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2 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). 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 CDS agreement.
3 Notional amount shown is stated in USD unless noted that the swap is denominated in another currency.
4 Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) does not include periodic interest payments (receipt) on swap contracts accrued daily in the amount of $(1,561).
5 Markit’s North America Investment Grade Index, or the CDX.NA.IG Index, is composed of 125 liquid North American entities with investment grade credit ratings that trade in the CDS market.
6 An IRS agreement is an exchange of interest rates between counterparties. Periodic payments (receipt) on such contracts are accrued daily and recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap contracts. Upon periodic payment (receipt) or termination of the contract, such amounts are recorded as realized gains (losses) on swap contracts.
7 Rates resets based on TONAR.

Summary of abbreviations:

BTP – Buoni del Tesoro Poliennali

CDX.NA.IG – Credit Default Swap Index North America Investment Grade

CITI – Citigroup

DAC – Designated Activity Company

EURIBOR – Euro interbank offered rate

GNMA – Government National Mortgage Association

JPMCB – JPMorgan Chase Bank

JSC – Joint Stock Company

OAT – Obligations Assimilables du Tresor

S.F. – Single Family

SOFR01M – Secured Overnight Financing Rate 1 Month

SOFR03M – Secured Overnight Financing Rate 3 Month

SONIA – Sterling Overnight Indexed Average

TD – TD Bank

TONAR – Tokyo Overnight Average Rate

yr – Year

Summary of currencies:

AUD – Australian Dollar

CAD – Canadian Dollar

DKK – Danish Krone

EUR – European Monetary Unit

GBP – British Pound Sterling

INR – Indian Rupee

JPY – Japanese Yen

KZT – Kazakhstani Tenge

USD – US Dollar

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Schedules of investments

Delaware Ivy Global Growth Fund September 30, 2023 (Unaudited)
   Number of
shares
   Value (US $) 
Common Stocks – 98.40%Δ          
Austria – 1.05%          
Mondi   306,501   $5,132,627 
         5,132,627 
Brazil – 1.04%          
Banco do Brasil   537,734    5,054,746 
         5,054,746 
Canada – 4.11%          
Canadian Natural Resources   201,475    13,029,388 
Canadian Pacific Kansas City   94,812    7,047,465 
         20,076,853 
China – 4.24%          
China Mengniu Dairy †   2,388,000    8,004,776 
H World Group ADR †   153,124    6,037,679 
Tencent Holdings   170,700    6,674,585 
         20,717,040 
Denmark – 1.75%          
Genmab †   24,054    8,551,685 
         8,551,685 
France – 9.30%          
Airbus   80,811    10,848,845 
BNP Paribas   137,819    8,805,203 
LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton   10,053    7,614,282 
Thales   52,187    7,343,753 
TotalEnergies   64,896    4,275,170 
Vinci   58,764    6,524,708 
         45,411,961 
Germany – 2.99%          
Deutsche Telekom   428,635    9,003,668 
RWE   150,907    5,608,057 
         14,611,725 
Hong Kong – 1.18%          
Prudential   532,176    5,771,049 
         5,771,049 
India – 3.81%          
ICICI Bank   496,952    5,696,549 
NTPC   2,432,975    7,194,220 
State Bank of India   795,343    5,732,724 
         18,623,493 
Italy – 1.56%          
Ferrari   25,789    7,626,138 
         7,626,138 
Japan – 5.41%          
Asahi Group Holdings   163,700    6,123,414 
ITOCHU   161,700    5,849,506 
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group   1,082,800    9,191,192 
ORIX   281,100    5,253,696 
         26,417,808 
Netherlands – 0.91%          
Shell   137,995    4,450,533 
         4,450,533 
Taiwan – 1.83%          
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing   548,000    8,935,822 
         8,935,822 
United Kingdom – 3.52%          
AstraZeneca   60,563    8,203,592 
Reckitt Benckiser Group   126,737    8,959,367 
         17,162,959 
United States – 55.70%          
Abbott Laboratories   48,062    4,654,805 
Alphabet Class A †   112,693    14,747,006 
Amazon.com †   131,744    16,747,297 
Apple   82,338    14,097,089 
Aptiv †   76,905    7,582,064 
Biogen †   18,665    4,797,092 
Casey’s General Stores   20,819    5,652,775 
ConocoPhillips   95,660    11,460,068 
Danaher   24,702    6,128,566 
Darden Restaurants   51,187    7,331,002 
Eli Lilly & Co.   17,623    9,465,842 
Howmet Aerospace   162,750    7,527,187 
Ingersoll Rand   121,512    7,742,745 
Intercontinental Exchange   52,554    5,781,991 
Intuit   21,578    11,025,063 
KLA   14,986    6,873,479 
Mastercard Class A   33,049    13,084,430 
Microchip Technology   88,323    6,893,610 
Microsoft   63,885    20,171,689 
Morgan Stanley   79,564    6,497,992 
Netflix †   12,910    4,874,816 
NVIDIA   19,607    8,528,849 
Pinterest Class A †   378,671    10,235,477 
Procter & Gamble   64,546    9,414,680 
Salesforce †   39,718    8,054,016 
Seagate Technology Holdings   132,674    8,749,850 
Thermo Fisher Scientific   11,798    5,971,794 
UnitedHealth Group   20,138    10,153,378 
VeriSign †   38,835    7,865,252 
Vertex Pharmaceuticals †   28,619    9,951,971 
         272,061,875 
Total Common Stocks
(cost $377,289,489)
        480,606,314 
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   Number of
shares
   Value (US $) 
Preferred Stock – 1.21%          
Brazil – 1.21%          
Petroleo Brasileiro 11.20% ω   863,508   $5,923,298 
Total Preferred Stock
(cost $5,243,902)
        5,923,298 
 
Short-Term Investments – 0.35%          
Money Market Mutual Funds – 0.35%          
BlackRock Liquidity FedFund – Institutional Shares (seven-day effective yield 5.24%)   423,750    423,750 
Fidelity Investments Money Market          
Government Portfolio – Class I (seven-day effective yield 5.23%)   423,750    423,750 
Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund – Institutional Shares (seven-day effective yield 5.37%)   423,750    423,750 
Morgan Stanley Institutional          
Liquidity Funds Government Portfolio – Institutional Class (seven-day effective yield 5.27%)   423,750    423,750 
Total Short-Term Investments
(cost $1,695,000)
        1,695,000 
Total Value of Securities–99.96%
(cost $384,228,391)
       $488,224,612 
Δ Securities have been classified by country of risk. Aggregate classification by business sector has been presented on page 13 in “Security type / country and sector allocations.”
Non-income producing security.
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

Delaware Ivy High Income Fund September 30, 2023 (Unaudited)
   Principal
amount°
   Value (US $) 
Convertible Bond — 1.84%          
New Cotai 5.00% exercise price $0.40, maturity date 2/2/27 <<, =   23,041,685   $43,611,227 
Total Convertible Bond
(cost $22,348,102)
        43,611,227 
 
Corporate Bonds — 79.99%          
Automotive — 1.54%          
Ford Motor 4.75% 1/15/43   9,515,000    6,955,241 
Ford Motor Credit          
6.80% 5/12/28   13,870,000    13,865,399 
7.35% 3/6/30   4,855,000    4,921,917 
Goodyear Tire & Rubber 5.25% 7/15/31   13,055,000    10,815,219 
         36,557,776 
Basic Industry — 6.15%          
Arsenal AIC Parent 144A 8.00% 10/1/30 #   7,545,000    7,516,857 
Chemours 144A 5.75% 11/15/28 #   18,340,000    15,935,347 
CP Atlas Buyer 144A 7.00% 12/1/28 #   5,339,000    4,194,088 
First Quantum Minerals          
144A 6.875% 10/15/27 #   10,294,000    9,889,520 
144A 8.625% 6/1/31 #   18,705,000    18,638,255 
FMG Resources August 2006          
144A 5.875% 4/15/30 #   13,205,000    12,090,796 
144A 6.125% 4/15/32 #   5,955,000    5,423,793 
Novelis 144A 4.75% 1/30/30 #   24,909,000    21,590,865 
Roller Bearing Co. of America 144A 4.375% 10/15/29 #   21,172,000    18,237,819 
Standard Industries 144A 3.375% 1/15/31 #   23,240,000    17,993,245 
Vibrantz Technologies 144A 9.00% 2/15/30 #   18,063,000    14,401,120 
         145,911,705 
Capital Goods — 4.31%          
ARD Finance 144A PIK 6.50% 6/30/27 #, >   8,075,311    6,105,265 
Ardagh Metal Packaging Finance USA          
144A 3.25% 9/1/28 #   6,896,000    5,757,656 
144A 4.00% 9/1/29 #   8,080,000    6,334,123 
Bombardier          
144A 6.00% 2/15/28 #   15,053,000    13,671,377 
144A 7.50% 2/1/29 #   8,018,000    7,619,157 
Clydesdale Acquisition Holdings          
144A 6.625% 4/15/29 #   3,010,000    2,801,611 
144A 8.75% 4/15/30 #   8,380,000    7,199,587 
Mauser Packaging Solutions Holding          
144A 7.875% 8/15/26 #   18,385,000    17,757,720 
144A 9.25% 4/15/27 #   6,690,000    5,856,927 
Sealed Air 144A 5.00% 4/15/29 #   8,655,000    7,792,093 
TransDigm 144A 6.875% 12/15/30 #   20,695,000    20,316,679 
Wesco Aircraft Holdings 144A 8.50% 11/15/24 #, ‡   27,345,000    1,093,800 
         102,305,995 
Consumer Goods — 1.76%          
Acushnet 144A 7.375% 10/15/28 #   4,815,000    4,857,131 
Cerdia Finanz 144A 10.50% 2/15/27 #   12,495,000    12,317,997 
MajorDrive Holdings IV 144A 6.375% 6/1/29 #   29,962,000    24,691,187 
         41,866,315 
Electric — 2.63%          
Calpine          
144A 4.625% 2/1/29 #   13,165,000    11,042,373 
144A 5.00% 2/1/31 #   1,495,000    1,210,666 
144A 5.125% 3/15/28 #   12,255,000    10,926,352 
Vistra          
144A 7.00% 12/15/26 #, µ, ψ   27,505,000    25,126,230 
144A 8.00% 10/15/26 #, µ, ψ   14,795,000    14,100,549 
         62,406,170 
Energy — 13.52%          
Ascent Resources Utica Holdings          
144A 5.875% 6/30/29 #   16,875,000    15,193,983 
144A 7.00% 11/1/26 #   8,882,000    8,684,471 
Bellatrix Exploration 12.50% 12/15/23 =   7,293,000    0 
Callon Petroleum          
144A 7.50% 6/15/30 #   9,930,000    9,640,558 
144A 8.00% 8/1/28 #   16,270,000    16,307,714 
CNX Midstream Partners 144A 4.75% 4/15/30 #   7,785,000    6,489,691 
CNX Resources 144A 6.00% 1/15/29 #   18,345,000    17,159,247 
Crestwood Midstream Partners          
144A 5.625% 5/1/27 #   3,199,000    3,068,886 
144A 6.00% 2/1/29 #   3,421,000    3,305,678 
144A 7.375% 2/1/31 #   9,615,000    9,803,502 
EQM Midstream Partners          
144A 4.75% 1/15/31 #   20,804,000    17,930,841 
6.50% 7/15/48   4,635,000    4,081,035 
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   Principal
amount°
   Value (US $) 
Corporate Bonds (continued)          
Energy (continued)          
Genesis Energy          
7.75% 2/1/28   14,335,000   $13,605,178 
8.00% 1/15/27   22,288,000    21,508,464 
Hilcorp Energy I          
144A 6.00% 4/15/30 #   20,775,000    18,755,120 
144A 6.00% 2/1/31 #   1,905,000    1,683,170 
144A 6.25% 4/15/32 #   8,530,000    7,593,576 
Murphy Oil 6.375% 7/15/28   27,202,000    26,764,298 
NuStar Logistics          
6.00% 6/1/26   10,678,000    10,370,607 
6.375% 10/1/30   10,860,000    10,298,864 
Southwestern Energy          
5.375% 2/1/29   2,990,000    2,756,473 
5.375% 3/15/30   21,650,000    19,750,377 
Transocean 144A 8.00% 2/1/27 #   12,725,000    12,261,746 
USA Compression Partners          
6.875% 4/1/26   9,395,000    9,212,719 
6.875% 9/1/27   17,405,000    16,891,166 
Vital Energy          
9.75% 10/15/30   2,975,000    3,044,014 
10.125% 1/15/28   15,088,000    15,395,583 
Weatherford International 144A 8.625% 4/30/30 #   18,925,000    19,086,620 
         320,643,581 
Financial Services — 2.60%          
AerCap Holdings 5.875% 10/10/79 µ   26,710,000    26,013,743 
Air Lease 4.65% 6/15/26 µ, ψ   14,260,000    12,593,558 
Castlelake Aviation Finance DAC 144A 5.00% 4/15/27 #   18,084,000    16,537,411 
Midcap Financial Issuer Trust 144A 6.50% 5/1/28 #   7,601,000    6,570,520 
         61,715,232 
Healthcare — 7.02%          
AthenaHealth Group 144A 6.50% 2/15/30 #   9,500,000    7,957,601 
Avantor Funding 144A 3.875% 11/1/29 #   14,785,000    12,652,786 
Bausch Health 144A 6.125% 2/1/27 #   12,880,000    8,031,282 
Catalent Pharma Solutions          
144A 3.125% 2/15/29 #   6,025,000    4,947,188 
144A 3.50% 4/1/30 #   1,325,000    1,092,641 
Cheplapharm Arzneimittel 144A 5.50% 1/15/28 #   18,185,000    16,520,343 
CHS          
144A 4.75% 2/15/31 #   12,020,000    8,523,382 
144A 5.25% 5/15/30 #   6,560,000    4,995,351 
DaVita          
144A 3.75% 2/15/31 #   8,365,000    6,366,219 
144A 4.625% 6/1/30 #   5,075,000    4,173,484 
Heartland Dental 144A 8.50% 5/1/26 #   8,941,000    8,437,622 
Medline Borrower          
144A 3.875% 4/1/29 #   14,286,000    12,090,422 
144A 5.25% 10/1/29 #   20,381,000    17,639,882 
Organon & Co. 144A 5.125% 4/30/31 #   21,025,000    16,877,665 
Par Pharmaceutical 144A 7.50% 4/1/27 #, ‡   16,977,000    12,121,238 
Tenet Healthcare          
4.375% 1/15/30   16,530,000    14,238,930 
6.125% 10/1/28   10,415,000    9,786,767 
         166,452,803 
Insurance — 2.95%          
Ardonagh Midco 2 144A PIK 11.50% 1/15/27 #, >   18,983,402    18,651,193 
Jones Deslauriers Insurance Management          
144A 8.50% 3/15/30 #   17,390,000    17,537,399 
144A 10.50% 12/15/30 #   9,340,000    9,519,881 
NFP          
144A 6.875% 8/15/28 #   20,781,000    17,828,398 
144A 7.50% 10/1/30 #   6,740,000    6,481,604 
         70,018,475 
Leisure — 5.98%          
Boyd Gaming 144A 4.75% 6/15/31 #   14,470,000    12,330,916 
Caesars Entertainment          
144A 7.00% 2/15/30 #   4,420,000    4,305,618 
144A 8.125% 7/1/27 #   10,834,000    10,893,880 
Carnival          
144A 5.75% 3/1/27 #   18,873,000    17,100,621 
144A 6.00% 5/1/29 #   18,890,000    16,134,946 
144A 7.625% 3/1/26 #   8,613,000    8,384,489 
Light & Wonder International 144A 7.25% 11/15/29 #   18,585,000    18,233,744 
Royal Caribbean Cruises          
144A 5.50% 4/1/28 #   31,976,000    29,348,746 
144A 7.25% 1/15/30 #   6,055,000    6,008,027 
Scientific Games Holdings 144A 6.625% 3/1/30 #   22,110,000    19,098,839 
         141,839,826 
Media — 10.11%          
Advantage Sales & Marketing 144A 6.50% 11/15/28 #   16,414,000    14,152,804 
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Schedules of investments

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   Principal
amount°
   Value (US $) 
Corporate Bonds (continued)          
Media (continued)          
AMC Networks 4.25% 2/15/29   16,881,000   $10,381,820 
Arches Buyer 144A 6.125% 12/1/28 #   18,049,000    14,672,664 
CCO Holdings          
144A 4.50% 8/15/30 #   10,995,000    9,039,189 
144A 4.75% 2/1/32 #   13,515,000    10,827,069 
144A 6.375% 9/1/29 #   24,785,000    23,136,064 
CMG Media 144A 8.875% 12/15/27 #   24,397,000    19,132,981 
CSC Holdings          
144A 4.625% 12/1/30 #   28,876,000    15,388,835 
144A 5.00% 11/15/31 #   11,141,000    5,985,072 
144A 5.75% 1/15/30 #   12,893,000    7,242,845 
Cumulus Media New Holdings 144A 6.75% 7/1/26 #   16,035,000    12,169,763 
Directv Financing 144A 5.875% 8/15/27 #   26,815,000    23,743,339 
DISH DBS 144A 5.75% 12/1/28 #   23,485,000    18,098,128 
Gray Escrow II 144A 5.375% 11/15/31 #   18,560,000    12,170,297 
Gray Television 144A 4.75% 10/15/30 #   17,600,000    11,681,576 
Nexstar Media 144A 4.75% 11/1/28 #   15,495,000    12,844,027 
Sirius XM Radio 144A 4.125% 7/1/30 #   24,060,000    19,290,586 
         239,957,059 
Retail — 3.56%          
Asbury Automotive Group          
144A 4.625% 11/15/29 #   366,000    314,835 
4.75% 3/1/30   12,623,650    10,812,314 
Bath & Body Works 6.875% 11/1/35   20,415,000    18,255,773 
LSF9 Atlantis Holdings 144A 7.75% 2/15/26 #   22,964,000    20,885,804 
Michaels          
144A 5.25% 5/1/28 #   8,827,000    7,059,702 
144A 7.875% 5/1/29 #   6,778,000    4,434,384 
Murphy Oil USA 4.75% 9/15/29   3,385,000    3,055,978 
PetSmart 144A 7.75% 2/15/29 #   20,951,000    19,546,937 
         84,365,727 
Services — 3.53%          
CDW 3.569% 12/1/31   23,215,000    19,145,410 
Staples          
144A 7.50% 4/15/26 #   27,192,000    22,403,848 
144A 10.75% 4/15/27 #   8,151,000    4,797,067 
United Rentals North America 3.875% 2/15/31   14,255,000    11,876,123 
White Cap Buyer 144A 6.875% 10/15/28 #   17,234,000    15,252,704 
White Cap Parent 144A PIK 8.25% 3/15/26 #, >, •   10,700,000    10,337,089 
         83,812,241 
Technology & Electronics — 4.14%          
Clarios Global 144A 8.50% 5/15/27 #   12,920,000    12,907,163 
CommScope 144A 8.25% 3/1/27 #   7,780,000    5,095,200 
CommScope Technologies 144A 6.00% 6/15/25 #   13,736,000    13,093,953 
Entegris Escrow 144A 5.95% 6/15/30 #   21,920,000    20,351,558 
NCR          
144A 5.00% 10/1/28 #   11,115,000    9,959,338 
144A 5.125% 4/15/29 #   4,085,000    3,603,353 
144A 5.25% 10/1/30 #   9,991,000    8,619,967 
Seagate HDD Cayman          
5.75% 12/1/34   7,135,000    6,033,614 
144A 8.25% 12/15/29 #   6,515,000    6,697,049 
Sensata Technologies 144A 4.00% 4/15/29 #   13,855,000    11,943,604 
         98,304,799 
Telecommunications — 7.58%          
Altice France          
144A 5.125% 7/15/29 #   11,143,000    7,938,338 
144A 5.50% 10/15/29 #   5,739,000    4,135,438 
Altice France Holding 144A 6.00% 2/15/28 #   26,381,000    13,083,414 
Connect Finco 144A 6.75% 10/1/26 #   28,718,000    26,821,110 
Consolidated Communications          
144A 5.00% 10/1/28 #   8,890,000    6,613,004 
144A 6.50% 10/1/28 #   25,726,000    20,162,752 
Digicel International Finance 144A 8.75% 5/25/24 #   15,719,000    14,174,844 
Frontier Communications Holdings          
144A 5.00% 5/1/28 #   2,665,000    2,278,755 
144A 5.875% 10/15/27 #   10,030,000    9,131,495 
5.875% 11/1/29   5,789,667    4,234,865 
144A 6.00% 1/15/30 #   3,564,000    2,611,600 
144A 6.75% 5/1/29 #   15,295,000    11,787,662 
144A 8.75% 5/15/30 #   4,190,000    3,982,701 
Northwest Fiber 144A 4.75% 4/30/27 #   21,305,000    18,983,288 
Sable International Finance 144A 5.75% 9/7/27 #   13,610,000    12,365,025 
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   Principal
amount°
   Value (US $) 
Corporate Bonds (continued)          
Telecommunications (continued)          
Vmed O2 UK Financing I 144A 4.75% 7/15/31 #   15,225,000   $12,318,063 
VZ Secured Financing 144A 5.00% 1/15/32 #   11,580,000    9,109,053 
         179,731,407 
Transportation — 2.61%          
Air Canada 144A 3.875% 8/15/26 #   14,170,000    12,873,843 
American Airlines 144A 5.75% 4/20/29 #   13,204,172    12,291,436 
Azul Secured Finance          
144A 11.50% 5/28/29 #   3,687,992    3,190,930 
144A 11.93% 8/28/28 #   14,300,000    14,180,426 
Grupo Aeromexico 144A 8.50% 3/17/27 #   20,565,000    19,274,238 
         61,810,873 
Total Corporate Bonds
(cost $2,104,335,900)
        1,897,699,984 
 
Loan Agreements — 12.79%          
Advantage Sales & Marketing Tranche B-1 9.943% - 10.038% (SOFR01M + 4.61%) 10/28/27 •   6,397,586    6,178,469 
Amynta Agency Borrower 10.416% (SOFR01M + 5.10%) 2/28/28 •   25,421,288    25,457,030 
Applied Systems 2nd Lien 12.14% (SOFR03M + 6.75%) 9/17/27 •   16,542,465    16,666,533 
Bausch & Lomb TBD 5/10/27 X   12,368,396    12,030,480 
Clarios Global 9.066% (SOFR01M + 3.75%) 5/6/30 •   12,695,000    12,696,587 
CNT Holdings I 2nd Lien 12.05% (SOFR03M + 6.75%) 11/6/28 •   9,822,000    9,846,555 
CP Atlas Buyer Tranche B 9.166% (SOFR01M + 3.85%) 11/23/27 •   12,995,169    12,286,932 
Foresight Energy Operating Tranche A 13.49% (SOFR03M + 8.10%) 6/30/27 <<, •   7,542,016    7,353,466 
Form Technologies Tranche B 10.017% (SOFR03M + 4.60%) 7/22/25 •   36,031,441    33,689,398 
Guardian US Holdco 9.39% (SOFR03M + 4.00%) 1/31/30 •   10,410,908    10,432,052 
Heartland Dental 10.331% (SOFR01M + 5.00%) 4/28/28 •   5,631,037    5,578,247 
Hexion Holdings 2nd Lien 12.756% (SOFR01M + 7.44%) 3/15/30 •   14,490,000    11,954,250 
HUB International 9.584% (SOFR03M + 4.25%) 6/20/30 •   5,354,000    5,376,829 
Hunter Douglas Holding Tranche B-1 8.891% (SOFR03M + 3.50%) 2/26/29 • 7,109,361 6,940,514 INDICOR 9.89% (SOFR03M + 4.50%) 11/22/29 •   23,272,055    23,348,946 
MLN US HoldCo 1st Lien 12.11% (SOFR03M + 6.80%) 10/18/27 •   32,191,651    9,255,100 
MLN US HoldCo Tranche B 14.66% (SOFR03M + 9.35%) 10/18/27 •   13,596,147    2,719,229 
Northwest Fiber 1st Lien Tranche B-2 9.184% (SOFR01M + 3.86%) 4/30/27 •   6,565,846    6,496,084 
PMHC II 9.698% (SOFR03M + 4.40%) 4/23/29 •   2,905,327    2,756,833 
Pre-Paid Legal Services 2nd Lien 12.431% (SOFR01M + 7.11%) 12/14/29 •   4,145,000    3,803,038 
SPX Flow 9.916% (SOFR01M + 4.60%) 4/5/29 •   16,451,407    16,444,974 
SWF Holdings I 9.431% (SOFR01M + 4.11%) 10/6/28 •   16,239,005    13,843,751 
UKG 2nd Lien 10.618% (SOFR03M + 5.35%) 5/3/27 •   26,581,000    26,590,489 
Vantage Specialty Chemicals 1st Lien 10.081% (SOFR01M + 4.75%) 10/26/26 •   22,064,951    21,658,117 
Total Loan Agreements
(cost $335,968,207)
        303,403,903 
           
   Number of
shares
      
Common Stocks — 3.71%          
Basic Industry — 1.42%          
BIS Industries Holdings <<, =, †   19,682,813    0 
Foresight Energy <<, =, †   1,117,414    33,723,544 
Westmoreland Coal =, †   4,238    63,575 
         33,787,119 
Consumer Goods — 0.00%          
ASG Warrant =, †   19,688    0 
         0 
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Schedules of investments

Delaware Ivy High Income Fund

   Number of
shares
   Value (US $) 
Common Stocks (continued)          
Energy — 0.03%          
Maritime Finance <<, =, †   1,750,000   $829,895 
Sabine Oil & Gas Holdings =, †   5,385    6,671 
         836,566 
Financial Services — 0.65%          
New Cotai <<, =, †   20,316,462    15,381,268 
         15,381,268 
Leisure — 1.21%          
Studio City International          
Holdings †   3,843,131    19,330,949 
Studio City International Holdings ADR †   1,874,621    9,429,344 
         28,760,293 
Retail — 0.39%          
True Religion Apparel =, †   395    9,168,694 
         9,168,694 
Utilities — 0.01%          
Larchmont Resources <<, =, †   18,338    214,011 
         214,011 
Total Common Stocks
(cost $303,222,251)
        88,147,951 
           
Preferred Stock — 0.09%          
True Religion Apparel 6.25% <<, =, ω   410    2,050,430 
Total Preferred Stock
(cost $6,748,583)
        2,050,430 
           
Warrants — 0.03%          
California Resources †   40,269    858,132 
Total Warrants
(cost $3,503,208)
        858,132 
Total Value of Securities—98.45%
(cost $2,776,126,251)
      $2,335,771,627 
° Principal amount shown is stated in USD unless noted that the security is denominated in another currency.
<<  Affiliated company. See Note 2 in “Notes to financial statements.”
= 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.”
# Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. At September 30, 2023, the aggregate value of Rule 144A securities was $1,561,034,535, which represents 65.80% of the Fund’s net assets. See Note 11 in “Notes to financial statements.”
PIK. 100% of the income received was in the form of cash.
Non-income producing security. Security is currently in default.
µ Fixed to variable rate investment. The rate shown reflects the fixed rate in effect at September 30, 2023. Rate will reset at a future date.
ψ Perpetual security. Maturity date represents next call date.
Variable rate investment. Rates reset periodically. Rate shown reflects the rate in effect at September 30, 2023. 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 September 30, 2023, at which time the interest rate, based on the SOFR and the agreed upon spread on trade date, will be reflected.
Non-income producing security.
ω Perpetual security with no stated maturity date.

Summary of abbreviations:

ADR – American Depositary Receipt

DAC – Designated Activity Company

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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Delaware Ivy International Core Equity Fund September 30, 2023 (Unaudited)
   Number of
shares
   Value (US $) 
Common Stocks – 95.92%Δ          
Australia – 1.66%          
Newcrest Mining   1,362,424   $21,478,797 
         21,478,797 
Austria – 1.55%          
Mondi   1,194,148    19,997,050 
         19,997,050 
Brazil – 5.38%          
Banco do Brasil   3,338,636    31,383,464 
MercadoLibre †   30,074    38,130,223 
         69,513,687 
Canada – 6.42%          
Canadian Pacific Kansas City   333,165    24,764,468 
Dollarama   543,433    37,441,163 
Suncor Energy   604,100    20,774,902 
         82,980,533 
China – 9.29%          
Alibaba Group Holding ADR †   199,802    17,330,825 
Budweiser Brewing APAC 144A #   6,691,400    13,210,280 
China Mengniu Dairy †   5,157,000    17,286,696 
H World Group ADR †   750,088    29,575,970 
JD.com ADR   547,859    15,959,132 
SITC International Holdings   4,793,000    8,054,691 
Tencent Holdings   475,800    18,604,379 
         120,021,973 
Denmark – 3.90%          
Ambu Class B †   593,115    6,209,906 
Genmab †   69,491    24,705,460 
Novo Nordisk Class B   212,542    19,399,924 
         50,315,290 
France – 12.66%          
Airbus   226,311    30,382,162 
BNP Paribas   337,973    21,592,966 
L’Oreal   31,473    13,083,663 
LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton   29,672    22,473,985 
Thales   215,451    30,318,259 
TotalEnergies   404,827    26,668,889 
Vinci   171,669    19,060,820 
         163,580,744 
Germany – 8.17%          
Deutsche Telekom   1,445,714    30,367,863 
Heidelberg Materials   171,248    13,310,939 
HelloFresh †   680,369    20,342,373 
RWE   706,279    26,246,979 
SAP   117,912    15,311,044 
         105,579,198 
Hong Kong – 1.50%          
Prudential   1,790,596    19,417,669 
         19,417,669 
India – 6.94%          
Axis Bank   2,414,159    30,138,740 
Bharti Airtel   1,469,271    16,391,043 
ICICI Bank   1,347,100    15,441,777 
NTPC   9,342,493    27,625,417 
         89,596,977 
Ireland – 0.49%          
Experian   190,693    6,261,002 
         6,261,002 
Japan – 12.36%          
Asahi Group Holdings   516,400    19,316,622 
Inpex   873,100    13,180,632 
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group   3,995,700    33,916,926 
Mitsui Chemicals   700,600    18,176,032 
Renesas Electronics †   1,720,800    26,317,508 
Seven & i Holdings   608,400    23,836,871 
Tokio Marine Holdings   1,076,153    24,952,289 
         159,696,880 
Netherlands – 5.27%          
Adyen 144A #, †   4,136    3,085,875 
ASML Holding   29,007    17,146,283 
ING Groep   1,686,663    22,379,467 
Shell   789,793    25,471,939 
         68,083,564 
Republic of Korea – 3.61%          
LG   326,582    20,301,001 
Samsung Electronics   520,413    26,309,028 
         46,610,029 
Spain – 1.96%          
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria   3,108,234    25,336,451 
         25,336,451 
Switzerland – 1.98%          
Alcon   331,850    25,572,361 
         25,572,361 
Taiwan – 2.12%          
Taiwan Semiconductor          
Manufacturing   1,681,000    27,410,797 
         27,410,797 
United Kingdom – 6.41%          
AstraZeneca   39,505    5,351,170 
AstraZeneca ADR   342,327    23,182,385 
Haleon   3,742,134    15,562,453 
HSBC Holdings   1,807,539    14,222,485 
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Delaware Ivy International Core Equity Fund

   Number of
shares
   Value (US $) 
Common StocksΔ (continued)          
United Kingdom (continued)          
Reckitt Benckiser Group   346,742   $24,512,091 
         82,830,584 
United States – 4.25%          
Schlumberger   220,593    12,860,572 
Seagate Technology Holdings   316,551    20,876,538 
Stellantis   1,095,697    21,085,664 
         54,822,774 
Total Common Stocks
(cost $1,131,150,235)
        1,239,106,360 
 
Preferred Stocks – 1.66%Δ          
Brazil – 1.17%          
Petroleo Brasileiro 11.20% ω   2,213,998    15,187,087 
         15,187,087 
Germany – 0.49%          
Sartorius 0.45% ω   18,550    6,311,137 
         6,311,137 
Total Preferred Stocks
(cost $20,324,599)
        21,498,224 
           
Short-Term Investments – 1.42%          
Money Market Mutual Funds – 1.42%           
BlackRock Liquidity FedFund – Institutional Shares (seven- day effective yield 5.24%)   4,576,773    4,576,773 
Fidelity Investments Money Market Government Portfolio – Class I (seven-day effective yield 5.23%)   4,576,773    4,576,773 
Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund – Institutional Shares (seven- day effective yield 5.37%)   4,576,773    4,576,773 
Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds Government Portfolio – Institutional Class (seven-day effective yield 5.27%)   4,576,773    4,576,773 
Total Short-Term Investments
(cost $18,307,092)
        18,307,092 
Total Value of Securities–99.00%
(cost $1,169,781,926)
       $1,278,911,676 
Δ Securities have been classified by country of risk. Aggregate classification by business sector has been presented on page 15 in “Security type / country and sector allocations.”
Non-income producing security.
# Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. At September 30, 2023, the aggregate value of Rule 144A securities was $16,296,155, which represents 1.26% of the Fund’s net assets. See Note 11 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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Delaware Ivy Large Cap Growth Fund September 30, 2023 (Unaudited)
   Number of
shares
   Value (US $) 
Common Stocks — 99.19%t          
Communication Services — 8.91%          
Alphabet Class A †   2,465,662   $322,656,529 
Alphabet Class C †   406,156    53,551,669 
Electronic Arts   961,607    115,777,483 
         491,985,681 
Consumer Discretionary — 12.21%          
Amazon.com †   2,554,950    324,785,244 
Booking Holdings †   24,263    74,825,879 
Ferrari   402,102    118,837,225 
Home Depot   88,654    26,787,692 
LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton ADR   562,437    84,989,855 
NIKE Class B   462,737    44,246,912 
         674,472,807 
Consumer Staples — 2.44%          
Coca-Cola   2,406,715    134,727,906 
         134,727,906 
Financials — 10.89%          
Intercontinental Exchange   1,344,498    147,921,670 
S&P Global   345,699    126,321,872 
Visa Class A   1,420,738    326,783,947 
         601,027,489 
Healthcare — 12.18%          
Cooper   265,780    84,520,698 
Danaher   655,848    162,715,889 
Intuitive Surgical †   279,657    81,740,944 
UnitedHealth Group   448,162    225,958,799 
Veeva Systems Class A †   306,979    62,454,877 
Zoetis   318,270    55,372,615 
         672,763,822 
Industrials — 9.49%          
Broadridge Financial Solutions   591,681    105,940,483 
Equifax   519,022    95,074,450 
JB Hunt Transport Services   491,669    92,689,440 
TransUnion   756,190    54,286,880 
Union Pacific   49,954    10,172,133 
Verisk Analytics   228,952    54,087,620 
Waste Connections   833,233    111,903,192 
         524,154,198 
Information Technology — 39.66%          
Adobe †   192,020    97,910,998 
Apple   2,346,265    401,704,031 
Autodesk †   292,792    60,581,593 
Intuit   299,805    153,182,367 
Microsoft   2,304,232    727,561,254 
Motorola Solutions   657,122    178,894,893 
NVIDIA   614,151    267,149,544 
Salesforce †   402,348    81,588,127 
VeriSign †   1,094,229    221,614,199 
         2,190,187,006 
Real Estate — 3.41%          
CoStar Group †   2,449,676    188,355,588 
         188,355,588 
Total Common Stocks
(cost $2,633,389,218)
        5,477,674,497 
Total Value of Securities—99.19%
(cost $2,633,389,218)
       $5,477,674,497 
t Narrow industries are utilized for compliance purposes for concentration whereas broad sectors are used for financial reporting.
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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Delaware Ivy Managed International Opportunities Fund September 30, 2023 (Unaudited)
   Number of
shares
   Value (US $) 
Affiliated Mutual Funds — 100.05%<<        
Global / International Equity Funds — 100.05%          
Delaware International Equity Fund II Class R6   863,916   $12,768,677 
Delaware Ivy International Core Equity Fund Class R6   2,077,010    39,837,057 
Delaware Ivy Systematic Emerging Markets Equity Fund Class R6   732,267    13,100,248 
Total Affiliated Mutual Funds
(cost $53,385,308)
        65,705,982 
 
Short-Term Investments — 0.50%          
Money Market Mutual Funds — 0.50%          
BlackRock Liquidity FedFund – Institutional Shares (seven-day effective yield 5.24%)   82,034    82,034 
Fidelity Investments Money Market Government Portfolio – Class I (seven-day effective yield 5.23%)   82,034    82,034 
Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund – Institutional Shares (seven-day effective yield 5.37%)   82,033    82,033 
Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds Government Portfolio – Institutional Class (seven-day effective yield 5.27%)   82,033    82,033 
Total Short-Term Investments
(cost $328,134)
        328,134 
Total Value of Securities—100.55%
(cost $53,713,442)
       $66,034,116 
<<  Affiliated company. See Note 2 in “Notes to financial statements.”

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Ivy Mid Cap Growth Fund September 30, 2023 (Unaudited)
   Number of
shares
   Value (US $) 
Common Stocks — 99.11%t          
Communication Services — 5.43%          
Pinterest Class A †   6,125,512   $165,572,589 
Trade Desk Class A †   1,715,312    134,051,633 
         299,624,222 
Consumer Discretionary — 14.03%          
BorgWarner   3,197,467    129,081,743 
Floor & Decor Holdings Class A †   1,159,398    104,925,519 
Foot Locker   1,949,417    33,822,385 
Fox Factory Holding †   350,292    34,706,931 
Levi Strauss & Co. Class A   3,799,049    51,591,085 
Lululemon Athletica †   234,073    90,260,890 
National Vision Holdings †   2,012,320    32,559,338 
On Holding Class A †   2,843,172    79,097,045 
Pool   341,597    121,642,692 
Vail Resorts   433,363    96,158,916 
         773,846,544 
Consumer Staples — 1.55%          
Brown-Forman Class B   1,478,645    85,303,030 
         85,303,030 
Financials — 4.75%          
FactSet Research Systems   125,835    55,022,612 
Kinsale Capital Group   189,538    78,493,372 
MarketAxess Holdings   600,418    128,273,302 
         261,789,286 
Healthcare — 23.34%          
Agilent Technologies   668,030    74,699,115 
Bio-Techne   1,419,363    96,616,040 
Cooper   257,425    81,863,724 
Dexcom †   1,642,698    153,263,723 
Edwards Lifesciences †   1,122,935    77,796,937 
Envista Holdings †   2,780,141    77,510,331 
GE HealthCare Technologies   408,901    27,821,624 
Genmab ADR †   1,976,731    69,719,302 
IDEXX Laboratories †   199,245    87,123,861 
Inspire Medical Systems †   260,375    51,668,815 
Intuitive Surgical †   389,249    113,773,590 
Ionis Pharmaceuticals †   871,927    39,550,609 
Mettler-Toledo International †   34,525    38,256,117 
Repligen †   708,393    112,641,571 
Veeva Systems Class A †   450,249    91,603,159 
West Pharmaceutical Services   248,724    93,323,732 
         1,287,232,250 
Industrials — 16.83%          
A O Smith   1,260,232    83,339,142 
Copart †   2,047,614    88,231,687 
Fastenal   1,661,928    90,807,746 
Generac Holdings †   739,464    80,571,997 
HEICO Class A   891,499    115,199,501 
Howmet Aerospace   1,502,997    69,513,611 
Lincoln Electric Holdings   404,615    73,554,961 
Paycom Software   394,359    102,245,458 
Rollins   725,924    27,098,743 
Trex †   1,344,677    82,872,444 
Westinghouse Air Brake          
Technologies   492,805    52,370,387 
WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings †   1,503,701    62,538,925 
         928,344,602 
Information Technology — 27.35%          
Arista Networks †   149,853    27,562,462 
Coherent †   1,834,872    59,890,222 
Crowdstrike Holdings Class A †   643,065    107,636,220 
DocuSign †   464,179    19,495,518 
DoubleVerify Holdings †   1,897,986    53,048,709 
EngageSmart †   1,459,717    26,260,309 
HubSpot †   151,397    74,563,023 
Keysight Technologies †   554,530    73,369,864 
Lattice Semiconductor †   719,751    61,848,203 
Littelfuse   270,444    66,886,210 
Microchip Technology   1,427,260    111,397,643 
Monolithic Power Systems   276,384    127,689,408 
Novanta †   496,919    71,278,061 
Teradyne   1,126,077    113,125,695 
Trimble †   1,658,653    89,335,051 
Tyler Technologies †   297,285    114,793,630 
Universal Display   660,119    103,632,082 
Workday Class A †   335,998    72,189,170 
Workiva †   796,795    80,747,205 
Zebra Technologies Class A †   225,690    53,382,456 
         1,508,131,141 
Materials — 1.35%          
Martin Marietta Materials   181,555    74,524,696 
         74,524,696 
Real Estate — 4.48%          
CoStar Group †   3,214,916    247,194,891 
         247,194,891 
Total Common Stocks
(cost $4,529,307,277)
        5,465,990,662 
 
Short-Term Investments — 0.89%          
Money Market Mutual Funds — 0.89%          
BlackRock Liquidity FedFund – Institutional Shares (seven- day effective yield 5.24%)   12,274,892    12,274,892 
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Delaware Ivy Mid Cap Growth Fund

   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 5.23%)   12,274,892   $12,274,892 
Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund – Institutional Shares (seven- day effective yield 5.37%)   12,274,891    12,274,891 
Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds Government Portfolio – Institutional Class (seven-day effective yield 5.27%)   12,274,891    12,274,891 
Total Short-Term Investments
(cost $49,099,566)
        49,099,566 
Total Value of Securities—100.00%
(cost $4,578,406,843)
       $5,515,090,228 
t Narrow industries are utilized for compliance purposes for concentration whereas broad sectors are used for financial reporting.
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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Delaware Ivy Mid Cap Income Opportunities Fund September 30, 2023 (Unaudited)
   Number of
shares
   Value (US $) 
Common Stocks — 98.48%t          
Consumer Discretionary — 19.28%          
Darden Restaurants   212,687   $30,461,032 
Garmin   300,752    31,639,110 
Polaris   298,725    31,109,222 
Service Corp. International   525,449    30,024,156 
Tractor Supply   149,952    30,447,754 
Travel + Leisure   828,336    30,424,781 
Vail Resorts   126,660    28,104,587 
         212,210,642 
Consumer Staples — 8.05%          
Clorox   218,302    28,610,660 
McCormick & Co.   399,997    30,255,773 
Sysco   449,391    29,682,276 
         88,548,709 
Financials — 16.92%          
Ares Management Class A   303,671    31,238,636 
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.   138,680    31,609,332 
Columbia Banking System   1,527,801    31,014,360 
Discover Financial Services   355,647    30,809,700 
First American Financial   530,691    29,978,735 
Glacier Bancorp   1,108,571    31,594,273 
         186,245,036 
Healthcare — 2.80%          
Quest Diagnostics   252,858    30,813,276 
         30,813,276 
Industrials — 25.57%          
Broadridge Financial Solutions   172,387    30,865,893 
Fastenal   577,975    31,580,554 
L3Harris Technologies   180,336    31,400,104 
nVent Electric   574,335    30,434,012 
Paychex   275,207    31,739,623 
Rollins   861,890    32,174,354 
Snap-on   122,555    31,258,878 
Stanley Black & Decker   362,803    30,323,075 
Watsco   83,642    31,593,256 
         281,369,749 
Information Technology — 11.52%          
Microchip Technology   411,127    32,088,462 
NetApp   410,651    31,160,198 
Seagate Technology Holdings   491,443    32,410,666 
TE Connectivity   251,940    31,122,148 
         126,781,474 
Materials — 14.34%          
Avery Dennison   173,570    31,706,032 
Packaging Corp. of America   208,012    31,940,243 
PPG Industries   238,533    30,961,583 
RPM International   336,771    31,929,258 
Sonoco Products   574,231    31,209,455 
         157,746,571 
Total Common Stocks
(cost $868,607,921)
        1,083,715,457 
 
Short-Term Investments — 1.08%          
Money Market Mutual Funds — 1.08%          
BlackRock Liquidity FedFund – Institutional Shares (seven- day effective yield 5.24%)   2,956,599    2,956,599 
Fidelity Investments Money Market Government Portfolio – Class I (seven-day effective yield 5.23%)   2,956,599    2,956,599 
Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund – Institutional Shares (seven- day effective yield 5.37%)   2,956,600    2,956,600 
Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds Government Portfolio – Institutional Class (seven-day effective yield 5.27%)   2,956,600    2,956,600 
Total Short-Term Investments
(cost $11,826,398)
        11,826,398 
Total Value of Securities—99.56%
(cost $880,434,319)
       $1,095,541,855 
t Narrow industries are utilized for compliance purposes for concentration whereas broad sectors are used for financial reporting.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Ivy Small Cap Growth Fund September 30, 2023 (Unaudited)
   Number of
shares
   Value (US $) 
Common Stocks — 99.50%          
Communication Services — 2.92%          
IMAX †   1,065,490   $20,585,267 
Iridium Communications   425,423    19,352,492 
         39,937,759 
Consumer Discretionary — 12.15%          
Abercrombie & Fitch Class A †   188,671    10,635,384 
Boot Barn Holdings †   261,587    21,238,249 
First Watch Restaurant Group †   638,348    11,037,037 
Fox Factory Holding †   49,231    4,877,807 
Light & Wonder †   212,706    15,172,319 
Meritage Homes   140,837    17,237,040 
Red Rock Resorts Class A   660,842    27,094,522 
Texas Roadhouse   204,710    19,672,631 
Visteon †   150,024    20,713,814 
Wingstop   104,065    18,715,050 
         166,393,853 
Consumer Staples — 3.69%          
BellRing Brands †   437,725    18,047,402 
elf Beauty †   127,086    13,957,855 
MGP Ingredients   176,120    18,577,138 
         50,582,395 
Energy — 5.15%          
Cactus Class A   460,784    23,135,965 
SM Energy   266,568    10,569,421 
Weatherford International †   407,385    36,799,087 
         70,504,473 
Financials — 8.52%          
Flywire †   924,731    29,489,672 
Houlihan Lokey   243,951    26,132,031 
Kinsale Capital Group   89,169    36,927,558 
Seacoast Banking   471,053    10,344,324 
Shift4 Payments Class A †   249,217    13,799,145 
         116,692,730 
Healthcare — 20.75%          
Acadia Healthcare †   289,671    20,366,768 
Axonics †   307,391    17,250,783 
CryoPort †   743,506    10,193,467 
Evolent Health Class A †   704,157    19,174,195 
Halozyme Therapeutics †   476,733    18,211,201 
Harmony Biosciences Holdings †   617,775    20,244,487 
HealthEquity †   118,226    8,636,409 
Inmode †   778,483    23,712,592 
Insmed †   710,333    17,935,908 
Option Care Health †   620,435    20,071,072 
Pacira BioSciences †   373,124    11,447,444 
Progyny †   965,344    32,841,003 
R1 RCM †   1,318,522    19,870,127 
TransMedics Group †   337,161    18,459,565 
Vericel †   768,379    25,756,064 
         284,171,085 
Industrials — 21.04%          
Casella Waste Systems          
Class A †   163,233    12,454,678 
CBIZ †   640,605    33,247,400 
Chart Industries †   82,859    14,013,114 
Clean Harbors †   199,953    33,464,134 
EnerSys   250,046    23,671,855 
Federal Signal   436,784    26,089,108 
Herc Holdings   174,568    20,763,118 
Kirby †   284,197    23,531,512 
Legalzoom.com †   650,115    7,112,258 
Parsons †   674,857    36,678,478 
Paycor HCM †   1,240,516    28,320,980 
SiteOne Landscape Supply †   176,156    28,792,698 
         288,139,333 
Information Technology — 23.24%          
Advanced Energy Industries   137,634    14,192,818 
Allegro MicroSystems †   777,370    24,829,198 
Belden   251,803    24,311,580 
Box Class A †   468,252    11,336,381 
Calix †   397,598    18,225,892 
CyberArk Software †   237,499    38,895,211 
DoubleVerify Holdings †   1,285,280    35,923,576 
Instructure Holdings †   669,802    17,012,971 
Jamf Holding †   227,959    4,025,756 
Onto Innovation †   159,812    20,379,226 
Power Integrations   155,601    11,873,912 
Rambus †   338,682    18,895,069 
Sprout Social Class A †   569,746    28,418,930 
Super Micro Computer †   78,929    21,643,910 
Tenable Holdings †   630,931    28,265,709 
         318,230,139 
Materials — 2.04%          
ATI †   677,485    27,878,508 
         27,878,508 
Total Common Stocks
(cost $1,280,356,695)
        1,362,530,275 
 
Short-Term Investments — 0.49%          
Money Market Mutual Funds — 0.49%          
BlackRock Liquidity FedFund – Institutional Shares (seven- day effective yield 5.24%)   1,676,885    1,676,885 
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   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 5.23%)   1,676,885   $1,676,885 
Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund – Institutional Shares (seven- day effective yield 5.37%)   1,676,885    1,676,885 
Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds Government Portfolio – Institutional Class (seven-day effective yield 5.27%)   1,676,885    1,676,885 
Total Short-Term Investments
(cost $6,707,540)
        6,707,540 
Total Value of Securities—99.99%
(cost $1,287,064,235)
       $1,369,237,815 
Non-income producing security.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Schedules of investments

Delaware Ivy Smid Cap Core Fund September 30, 2023 (Unaudited)
   Number of
shares
   Value (US $) 
Common Stocks — 98.47%          
Basic Materials — 8.13%          
Beacon Roofing Supply †   50,022   $3,860,198 
Boise Cascade   38,206    3,936,746 
Huntsman   168,925    4,121,770 
Kaiser Aluminum   23,914    1,799,768 
Minerals Technologies   55,005    3,012,074 
Reliance Steel & Aluminum   15,544    4,076,103 
Westrock   56,150    2,010,170 
Worthington Industries   34,571    2,137,179 
         24,954,008 
Business Services — 4.88%          
ABM Industries   50,411    2,016,944 
Aramark   73,682    2,556,765 
ASGN †   31,017    2,533,469 
Casella Waste Systems Class A †   20,727    1,581,470 
Clean Harbors †   16,089    2,692,655 
WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings †   86,632    3,603,025 
         14,984,328 
Capital Goods — 11.62%          
Ameresco Class A †   26,873    1,036,223 
Barnes Group   20,202    686,262 
Carlisle   10,840    2,810,378 
Chart Industries †   7,701    1,302,393 
Coherent †   53,593    1,749,275 
Federal Signal   37,566    2,243,817 
Gates Industrial †   69,598    808,033 
Graco   29,047    2,116,945 
Kadant   7,303    1,647,192 
KBR   44,790    2,639,923 
Lincoln Electric Holdings   19,987    3,633,437 
MasTec †   28,666    2,063,092 
Quanta Services   26,809    5,015,160 
Tetra Tech   15,287    2,324,083 
WESCO International   22,926    3,297,217 
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions   81,424    2,281,500 
         35,654,930 
Consumer Discretionary — 4.74%          
BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings †   38,153    2,722,980 
Dick’s Sporting Goods   28,532    3,098,004 
Five Below †   21,737    3,497,483 
Malibu Boats Class A †   43,796    2,146,880 
Steven Madden   96,393    3,062,406 
         14,527,753 
Consumer Services — 2.15%          
Brinker International †   47,043    1,486,089 
Jack in the Box   15,786    1,090,181 
Texas Roadhouse   21,571    2,072,973 
Wendy’s   95,830    1,955,890 
         6,605,133 
Consumer Staples — 3.54%          
Casey’s General Stores   14,444    3,921,835 
Helen of Troy †   12,521    1,459,448 
J & J Snack Foods   16,398    2,683,532 
YETI Holdings †   58,260    2,809,297 
         10,874,112 
Credit Cyclicals — 3.77%          
BorgWarner   59,104    2,386,028 
Dana   82,087    1,204,216 
KB Home   31,918    1,477,165 
La-Z-Boy   50,334    1,554,314 
Phinia   11,821    316,685 
Taylor Morrison Home †   36,111    1,538,690 
Toll Brothers   41,947    3,102,400 
         11,579,498 
Energy — 5.31%          
Chesapeake Energy   58,700    5,061,701 
Liberty Energy   417,766    7,737,027 
Southwestern Energy †   541,354    3,491,733 
         16,290,461 
Financials — 12.62%          
Axis Capital Holdings   51,366    2,895,501 
Columbia Banking System   123,115    2,499,235 
East West Bancorp   69,269    3,651,169 
Essent Group   58,614    2,771,856 
Hamilton Lane Class A   27,581    2,494,426 
Kemper   66,502    2,795,079 
NMI Holdings Class A †   42,220    1,143,740 
Primerica   22,139    4,295,187 
Reinsurance Group of America   24,068    3,494,433 
SouthState   34,904    2,351,133 
Stifel Financial   59,015    3,625,882 
Valley National Bancorp   207,120    1,772,947 
Webster Financial   77,881    3,139,383 
WSFS Financial   49,171    1,794,742 
         38,724,713 
Healthcare — 13.46%          
Amicus Therapeutics †   132,434    1,610,397 
Apellis Pharmaceuticals †   40,979    1,558,841 
Azenta †   31,788    1,595,440 
Bio-Techne   33,169    2,257,814 
Blueprint Medicines †   33,644    1,689,602 
Catalent †   34,782    1,583,624 
Encompass Health   37,556    2,522,261 
Exact Sciences †   27,644    1,885,874 
Halozyme Therapeutics †   60,937    2,327,793 
ICON †   4,965    1,222,631 
Insmed †   71,082    1,794,820 
Inspire Medical Systems †   9,800    1,944,712 
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   Number of
shares
   Value (US $) 
Common Stocks (continued)          
Healthcare (continued)          
Intra-Cellular Therapies †   24,926   $1,298,395 
Lantheus Holdings †   21,840    1,517,443 
Ligand Pharmaceuticals †   22,823    1,367,554 
Natera †   43,380    1,919,565 
Neurocrine Biosciences †   29,832    3,356,100 
OmniAb †   85,241    442,401 
OmniAb 12.5 =, †   10,854    0 
OmniAb 15 =, †   10,854    0 
PTC Therapeutics †   23,782    532,955 
QuidelOrtho †   16,892    1,233,792 
Repligen †   14,790    2,351,758 
Shockwave Medical †   11,383    2,266,355 
Supernus Pharmaceuticals †   46,836    1,291,269 
Travere Therapeutics †   71,304    637,458 
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical †   30,801    1,098,056 
         41,306,910 
Media — 1.86%          
IMAX †   98,608    1,905,106 
Interpublic Group   84,680    2,426,929 
Nexstar Media Group   9,473    1,358,144 
         5,690,179 
Real Estate Investment Trusts — 6.07%          
Brixmor Property Group   142,405    2,959,176 
Camden Property Trust   25,917    2,451,230 
DiamondRock Hospitality   129,597    1,040,664 
EastGroup Properties   13,834    2,303,776 
First Industrial Realty Trust   62,936    2,995,124 
Kite Realty Group Trust   129,405    2,771,855 
National Storage Affiliates Trust   41,781    1,326,129 
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust   90,766    1,233,510 
Physicians Realty Trust   125,235    1,526,615 
         18,608,079 
Technology — 14.97%          
Box Class A †   46,717    1,131,019 
DoubleVerify Holdings †   48,861    1,365,665 
Dynatrace †   52,852    2,469,774 
ExlService Holdings †   134,830    3,780,633 
Guidewire Software †   25,715    2,314,350 
MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings †   34,863    2,844,123 
MaxLinear †   62,943    1,400,482 
Paycom Software   2,815    729,845 
Procore Technologies †   32,378    2,114,931 
PTC †   31,922    4,522,709 
Q2 Holdings †   43,051    1,389,256 
Rapid7 †   24,089    1,102,794 
Regal Rexnord   15,523    2,217,926 
Semtech †   72,485    1,866,489 
Silicon Laboratories †   13,523    1,567,180 
Smartsheet Class A †   53,479    2,163,760 
Sprout Social Class A †   21,815    1,088,132 
SPS Commerce †   4,429    755,632 
Tyler Technologies †   1,707    659,141 
Varonis Systems †   66,818    2,040,622 
WNS Holdings ADR †   45,270    3,099,184 
Workiva †   15,031    1,523,242 
Yelp †   50,852    2,114,935 
Ziff Davis †   26,145    1,665,175 
         45,926,999 
Transportation — 3.84%          
Allegiant Travel   14,497    1,114,239 
ArcBest   5,201    528,682 
Kirby †   42,663    3,532,496 
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings   59,228    2,970,284 
Saia †   1,346    536,583 
Werner Enterprises   64,454    2,510,483 
XPO †   8,022    598,923 
         11,791,690 
Utilities — 1.51%          
Black Hills   45,732    2,313,582 
Spire   40,773    2,306,936 
         4,620,518 
Total Common Stocks
(cost $302,132,487)
        302,139,311 
 
Short-Term Investments — 1.42%          
Money Market Mutual Funds — 1.42%          
BlackRock Liquidity FedFund – Institutional Shares (seven-day effective yield 5.24%)   1,090,234    1,090,234 
Fidelity Investments Money Market Government Portfolio – Class I (seven-day effective yield 5.23%)   1,090,235    1,090,235 
Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund – Institutional Shares (seven-day effective yield 5.37%)   1,090,235    1,090,235 
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Schedules of investments

Delaware Ivy Smid Cap Core Fund

   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 5.27%)   1,090,233   $1,090,233 
Total Short-Term Investments
(cost $4,360,937)
        4,360,937 
Total Value of Securities—99.89%
(cost $306,493,424)
       $306,500,248 
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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Delaware Ivy Systematic Emerging Markets Equity Fund September 30, 2023 (Unaudited)
   Number of
shares
   Value (US $) 
Common Stocks — 99.48%          
Communication Services — 11.72%          
37 Interactive Entertainment Network Technology Group Class A   200,100   $598,111 
America Movil   5,134,533    4,434,068 
Baidu Class A †   324,950    5,535,514 
Bharti Airtel   636,891    7,105,093 
China United Network Communications Class A   1,392,900    941,037 
G-bits Network Technology Xiamen Class A   28,700    1,436,641 
JYP Entertainment   13,715    1,138,848 
Kuaishou Technology 144A #, †   246,800    1,980,779 
NetEase   866,700    17,652,858 
Saudi Telecom   1,102,056    11,048,623 
Sitios Latinoamerica †   1    0 
Tencent Holdings   987,920    38,628,915 
Tencent Music Entertainment Group ADR †   128,377    819,045 
Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri †   585,633    1,138,437 
Yandex Class A =, †   195,088    0 
         92,457,969 
Consumer Discretionary — 14.31%          
Alibaba Group Holding †   1,343,600    14,686,872 
Alibaba Group Holding ADR †   24,962    2,165,204 
ANTA Sports Products   49,600    558,328 
BYD Class H   92,500    2,858,529 
Ford Otomotiv Sanayi   26,626    820,576 
Geely Automobile Holdings   3,100,000    3,657,794 
H World Group ADR †   27,416    1,081,013 
Hyundai Mobis   5,205    926,377 
Hyundai Motor   84,696    11,976,352 
JD.com Class A   382,161    5,617,036 
Kia   276,345    16,633,282 
LG Electronics   40,555    3,026,111 
Li Auto Class A †   170,400    3,009,382 
Li Ning   652,500    2,745,500 
Lojas Renner   361,466    963,612 
Maruti Suzuki India   23,106    2,952,370 
Meituan Class B 144A #, †   678,112    9,923,654 
Naspers Class N   35,916    5,739,257 
PDD Holdings ADR †   69,440    6,809,981 
Shenzhou International Group Holdings   295,700    2,832,032 
Tata Motors   159,222    1,208,336 
Tofas Turk Otomobil Fabrikasi   513,804    5,537,469 
Vipshop Holdings ADR †   199,512    3,194,187 
Yum China Holdings   70,297    3,916,949 
         112,840,203 
Consumer Staples — 8.40%          
Ambev   3,335,313    8,705,634 
Anhui Gujing Distillery Class A   15,400    574,994 
BIM Birlesik Magazalar   239,555    2,400,050 
China Mengniu Dairy †   1,515,000    5,078,407 
China Resources Beer Holdings   1,002,000    5,495,617 
Chongqing Brewery Class A   36,601    428,246 
CP ALL   1,465,000    2,434,123 
Fix Price Group GDR 144A #, =, †   1,489,220    0 
Hindustan Unilever   104,115    3,091,306 
ITC   2,813,806    15,058,244 
Jiangsu Yanghe Brewery Joint- Stock Class A   45,900    817,634 
Kweichow Moutai Class A   15,501    3,844,443 
Shanxi Xinghuacun Fen Wine Factory Class A   85,015    2,805,796 
Wal-Mart de Mexico   3,419,669    12,907,521 
Wuliangye Yibin Class A   122,161    2,632,423 
         66,274,438 
Energy — 6.53%          
China Petroleum & Chemical          
Class H   3,856,000    2,107,494 
China Shenhua Energy Class A   479,592    2,056,425 
China Shenhua Energy Class H   1,403,000    4,550,687 
Guanghui Energy Class A   712,238    746,057 
LUKOIL PJSC =   276,569    0 
PetroChina Class H   5,788,000    4,360,799 
Petroleo Brasileiro   318,171    2,388,237 
Polski Koncern Naftowy ORLEN   129,944    1,746,011 
Prio †   369,976    3,459,405 
PTT Exploration & Production   1,727,700    8,113,607 
Reliance Industries   415,765    11,740,779 
Saudi Arabian Oil 144A #   334,667    3,123,184 
Shaanxi Coal Industry Class A   1,611,000    4,083,269 
Shanxi Coking Coal Energy Group Class A   480,700    662,229 
Shanxi Lu’an Environmental Energy Development Class A   921,000    2,402,639 
         51,540,822 
Financials — 22.05%          
Agricultural Bank of China Class A   9,601,600    4,736,786 
Al Rajhi Bank   530,960    9,612,762 
Axis Bank   1,071,624    13,378,322 
Banco do Brasil   866,212    8,142,467 
Bank Central Asia   27,910,500    15,937,248 
Bank of China Class A   6,168,879    3,188,458 
Bank of China Class H   34,775,000    12,167,553 
Bank Rakyat Indonesia Persero   48,301,000    16,329,520 
BB Seguridade Participacoes   1,326,513    8,254,832 
China Construction Bank Class A   3,020,500    2,610,460 
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Consolidated schedules of investments

Delaware Ivy Systematic Emerging Markets Equity Fund

   Number of
shares
   Value (US $) 
Common Stocks (continued)          
Financials (continued)          
China Construction Bank Class H   14,375,000   $8,113,639 
China Life Insurance Class H   829,000    1,291,516 
China Merchants Bank Class H   566,500    2,365,556 
Credicorp   18,503    2,367,829 
FirstRand   4,345,437    14,656,347 
Grupo Financiero Banorte Class O   983,000    8,239,094 
Hana Financial Group   57,495    1,801,232 
ICICI Bank   2,240,338    25,680,945 
Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Class H   12,798,000    6,161,252 
Jio Financial Services †   434,439    1,209,547 
Kasikornbank   442,300    1,530,513 
KB Financial Group   78,074    3,184,396 
Ping An Insurance Group Co. of China Class H   337,500    1,932,955 
Saudi National Bank   120,000    1,049,474 
Sberbank of Russia ADR =, †   1,032,386    0 
         173,942,703 
Healthcare — 1.42%          
Bangkok Dusit Medical Services Class F   1,868,700    1,372,818 
China Resources Sanjiu Medical & Pharmaceutical Class A   359,300    2,465,497 
Imeik Technology Development Class A   29,574    1,587,109 
Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Class A   62,200    2,311,237 
Wuxi Biologics Cayman 144A #, †   596,500    3,477,257 
         11,213,918 
Industrials — 6.29%          
Airports of Thailand †   1,594,300    3,053,963 
China National Chemical Engineering Class A   1,672,100    1,787,571 
Eva Airways   2,436,000    2,247,324 
Evergreen Marine Taiwan   503,200    1,809,658 
GoodWe Technologies Class A   36,894    671,037 
Guangzhou Great Power Energy & Technology Class A †   111,300    504,616 
Hanwha Aerospace   27,932    2,161,597 
Hindustan Aeronautics   89,014    2,066,832 
KOC Holding   1,072,958    5,740,757 
Larsen & Toubro   736,228    26,806,222 
Yang Ming Marine Transport   913,000    1,286,445 
ZTO Express Cayman ADR   59,679    1,442,441 
         49,578,463 
Information Technology — 24.59%          
Accton Technology   66,000    1,012,584 
Delta Electronics   299,794    3,019,501 
E Ink Holdings   188,000    1,048,286 
HCL Technologies   218,011    3,241,762 
Hon Hai Precision Industry   1,940,000    6,253,078 
Infosys   1,006,023    17,390,101 
Largan Precision   73,000    4,836,141 
Lenovo Group   1,030,000    1,061,442 
Lite-On Technology   2,588,000    9,770,759 
MediaTek   478,879    10,948,547 
Micro-Star International   884,000    4,497,190 
Nan Ya Printed Circuit Board   91,000    754,187 
Novatek Microelectronics   458,000    6,014,273 
Quanta Computer   178,000    1,332,172 
Samsung Electronics   862,657    43,610,877 
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing   3,232,404    52,708,369 
Tata Consultancy Services   394,134    16,747,595 
Unimicron Technology   743,000    4,008,681 
United Microelectronics   1,668,000    2,342,150 
Wiwynn   73,000    3,404,037 
         194,001,732 
Materials — 2.97%          
Cemex †   1,025,000    667,551 
Gold Fields   52,744    571,935 
LG Chem   14,376    5,263,574 
POSCO Holdings   14,735    5,805,131 
Tata Steel   1,332,556    2,068,447 
Vale   451,129    6,057,176 
YongXing Special Materials Technology Class A   111,930    697,344 
Yunnan Aluminium Class A   715,100    1,483,705 
Zhongjin Gold Class A   539,100    805,043 
         23,419,906 
Real Estate — 0.94%          
China Overseas Land & Investment   107,500    222,936 
China Resources Land   1,486,000    5,920,507 
Etalon Group GDR †   2,791,564    0 
KE Holdings ADR   80,700    1,252,464 
         7,395,907 
Utilities — 0.26%          
Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras   283,579    2,074,989 
         2,074,989 
Total Common Stocks
(cost $729,404,444)
        784,741,050 
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   Number of
shares
   Value (US $) 
Preferred Stock — 0.92%          
Petroleo Brasileiro 11.20% ω   1,057,598   $7,254,674 
Total Preferred Stock
(cost $3,225,745)
        7,254,674 
 
Short-Term Investments — 0.19%          
Money Market Mutual Funds — 0.19%          
BlackRock Liquidity FedFund – Institutional Shares (seven-day effective yield 5.24%)   368,682    368,682 
Fidelity Investments Money Market Government Portfolio – Class I (seven-day effective yield 5.23%)   368,681    368,681 
Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund – Institutional Shares (seven-day effective yield 5.37%)   368,682    368,682 
Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds Government Portfolio – Institutional Class (seven-day effective yield 5.27%)   368,682    368,682 
Total Short-Term Investments
(cost $1,474,727)
        1,474,727 
Total Value of Securities—100.59%
(cost $734,104,916)
       $793,470,451 
Non-income producing security.
# Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. At September 30, 2023, the aggregate value of Rule 144A securities was $18,504,874, which represents 2.35% of the Fund’s net assets. See Note 11 in “Notes to financial statements.”
= 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.”
ω Perpetual security with no stated maturity date.

Summary of abbreviations:

ADR – American Depositary Receipt

GDR – Global Depositary Receipt

PJSC – Private Joint Stock Company

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Schedules of investments

Delaware Ivy Value Fund September 30, 2023 (Unaudited)
   Number of
shares
   Value (US $) 
Common Stocks — 98.88%          
Communication Services — 9.16%          
Comcast Class A   395,600   $17,540,904 
Verizon Communications   498,139    16,144,685 
Walt Disney †   207,308    16,802,313 
         50,487,902 
Consumer Discretionary — 6.35%          
Lowe’s   81,867    17,015,237 
TJX   202,645    18,011,088 
         35,026,325 
Consumer Staples — 10.24%          
Archer-Daniels-Midland   228,700    17,248,554 
Conagra Brands   563,378    15,447,825 
Dollar General   97,519    10,317,510 
Dollar Tree †   126,185    13,432,393 
         56,446,282 
Energy — 3.19%          
ConocoPhillips   146,991    17,609,522 
         17,609,522 
Financials — 14.91%          
Allstate   164,603    18,338,420 
American International Group   300,140    18,188,484 
Fidelity National Information Services   283,403    15,663,684 
Truist Financial   502,933    14,388,913 
US Bancorp   471,700    15,594,402 
         82,173,903 
Healthcare — 18.16%          
Baxter International   426,959    16,113,433 
Cigna Group   65,777    18,816,826 
CVS Health   222,581    15,540,606 
Hologic †   238,070    16,522,058 
Johnson & Johnson   104,672    16,302,664 
Merck & Co.   163,536    16,836,031 
         100,131,618 
Industrials — 11.99%          
Dover   122,010    17,021,615 
Honeywell International   94,280    17,417,287 
Northrop Grumman   40,400    17,783,676 
RTX   193,200    13,904,604 
         66,127,182 
Information Technology — 15.58%          
Cisco Systems   328,919    17,682,686 
Cognizant Technology Solutions Class A   251,573    17,041,555 
Motorola Solutions   65,446    17,817,019 
Oracle   152,077    16,107,996 
Teledyne Technologies †   42,157    17,224,507 
         85,873,763 
Materials — 3.20%          
DuPont de Nemours   236,840    17,665,896 
         17,665,896 
Real Estate — 3.00%          
Equity Residential   282,096    16,561,856 
         16,561,856 
Utilities — 3.10%          
Edison International   269,859    17,079,376 
         17,079,376 
Total Common Stocks
(cost $597,997,704)
        545,183,625 
 
Short-Term Investments — 0.72%          
Money Market Mutual Funds — 0.72%          
BlackRock Liquidity FedFund – Institutional Shares (seven-day effective yield 5.24%)   991,658    991,658 
Fidelity Investments Money Market Government Portfolio – Class I (seven-day effective yield 5.23%)   991,658    991,658 
Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund – Institutional Shares (seven-day effective yield 5.37%)   991,658    991,658 
Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds Government Portfolio – Institutional Class (seven-day effective yield 5.27%)   991,659    991,659 
Total Short-Term Investments
(cost $3,966,633)
        3,966,633 
Total Value of Securities—99.60%
(cost $601,964,337)
       $549,150,258 
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 Funds September 30, 2023 (Unaudited)
   Delaware
Global Equity
Fund II
   Delaware
International
Equity Fund II
   Delaware Ivy
Core Bond
Fund
   Delaware Ivy
Core Equity
Fund
 
Assets:                    
Investments, at value*  $261,696,413   $95,201,589   $376,595,090   $3,236,780,905 
Foreign currencies, at value   3,439    402,069    20,287     
Cash collateral due from brokers           899,091     
Foreign tax reclaims receivable   1,130,740    1,018,893        108,346 
Dividends and interest receivable   578,954    250,138    3,203,838    893,654 
Receivable for fund shares sold   409,260    43,993    553,475    3,128,620 
Prepaid expenses   84,376    69,259    98,126    47,367 
Receivable for securities sold       4,967,638    6,969,417     
Variation margin due from broker on futures contracts           89,547     
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts           36,306     
Other assets   38,088    36,517    53,664    138,723 
Total Assets   263,941,270    101,990,096    388,518,841    3,241,097,615 
Liabilities:                    
Due to custodian       3,604,314    924,636     
Payable for securities purchased   781,352        4,965,575     
Payable for fund shares redeemed   546,913    255,385    1,388,626    4,781,016 
Other accrued expenses   194,338    80,842    353,593    2,323,293 
Investment management fees payable to affiliates   140,857    33,885    17,254    1,680,103 
Administration expenses payable to affiliates   97,339    40,794    160,402    164,458 
Distribution fees payable to affiliates   38,175    8,233    29,355    541,720 
Distribution payable           7,342     
Total Liabilities   1,798,974    4,023,453    7,846,783    9,490,590 
Total Net Assets  $262,142,296   $97,966,643   $380,672,058   $3,231,607,025 
 
Net Assets Consist of:                    
Paid-in capital  $294,176,487   $119,203,353   $510,283,184   $1,752,076,626 
Total distributable earnings (loss)   (32,034,191)   (21,236,710)   (129,611,126)   1,479,530,399 
Total Net Assets  $262,142,296   $97,966,643   $380,672,058   $3,231,607,025 
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Statements of assets and liabilities

Ivy Funds

   Delaware
Global Equity
Fund II
   Delaware
International
Equity Fund II
   Delaware Ivy
Core Bond
Fund
   Delaware Ivy
Core Equity
Fund
 
Net Asset Value                    
                     
Class A:                    
Net assets  $169,410,442   $36,283,222   $120,663,196   $2,450,695,983 
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding, unlimited authorization, no par   22,379,502    2,553,764    13,752,139    161,249,728 
Net asset value per share  $7.57   $14.21   $8.77   $15.20 
Sales charge   5.75%   5.75%   4.50%   5.75%
Offering price per share, equal to net asset value per share / (1 - sales charge)  $8.03   $15.08   $9.18   $16.13 
                     
Class C:                    
Net assets  $1,988,928   $349,902   $3,106,987   $15,773,672 
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding, unlimited authorization, no par   265,510    27,252    354,100    1,380,026 
Net asset value per share  $7.49   $12.84   $8.77   $11.43 
                     
Class I:                    
Net assets  $88,236,193   $21,912,664   $192,649,641   $677,876,744 
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding, unlimited authorization, no par   11,610,103    1,488,100    21,955,354    37,038,593 
Net asset value per share  $7.60   $14.73   $8.77   $18.30 
                     
Class R:                    
Net assets  $220,057   $145,749   $867,592   $168,286 
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding, unlimited authorization, no par   29,128    10,321    98,867    11,259 
Net asset value per share  $7.55   $14.12   $8.78   $14.95 
                     
Class R6:                    
Net assets  $1,178,470   $38,606,022   $58,820,145   $61,280,497 
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding, unlimited authorization, no par   154,596    2,612,751    6,704,447    3,336,288 
Net asset value per share  $7.62   $14.78   $8.77   $18.37 
                     
Class Y:                    
Net assets  $1,108,206   $669,084   $4,564,497   $25,811,843 
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding, unlimited authorization, no par   146,323    46,150    520,218    1,482,617 
Net asset value per share  $7.57   $14.50   $8.77   $17.41 
                       
*Investments, at cost  $269,969,553   $97,122,918   $411,649,099   $2,053,458,821 
Foreign currencies, at cost   8,000    402,918    20,351     

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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   Delaware Ivy
Global Bond
Fund
   Delaware Ivy
Global Growth
Fund
   Delaware Ivy
High Income
Fund
   Delaware Ivy
International
Core Equity
Fund
 
Assets:                    
Investments, at value*  $404,025,875   $488,224,612   $2,232,607,786   $1,278,911,676 
Investments of affiliated issuers, at value**           103,163,841     
Foreign currencies, at value   682,481    797,763        4,542,398 
Cash   9,193,570            14,748 
Cash collateral due from brokers   2,356,732             
Receivable for securities sold   6,555,386    2,204,847    29,216,875    1,801,845 
Dividends and interest receivable   4,107,671    360,496    41,868,941    2,890,607 
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts   3,434,216             
Receivable for fund shares sold   329,926    621,336    6,149,844    1,385,230 
Upfront payments paid on over-the-counter credit default swap contracts   302,221             
Prepaid expenses   67,598    76,832    100,273    76,967 
Unrealized appreciation on over-the-counter credit default swap contracts   31,435             
Variation margin due from brokers on centrally cleared credit default swap contracts   2,386             
Variation margin due from broker on centrally cleared interest rate swap contracts   931             
Foreign tax reclaims receivable       436,033        7,474,559 
Other assets   42,731    59,752    127,957    48,267 
Total Assets   431,133,159    492,781,671    2,413,235,517    1,297,146,297 
Liabilities:                    
Due to custodian           7,107,930     
Payable for securities purchased   6,777,305    1,459,230    16,966,406     
Cash collateral due to brokers   4,380,000             
Payable for fund shares redeemed   473,683    940,819    11,450,576    2,475,108 
Other accrued expenses   248,230    969,105    3,448,583    884,448 
Variation margin due to broker on futures contracts   223,690             
Investment management fees payable to affiliates   176,555    278,369    1,109,079    590,246 
Administration expenses payable to affiliates   79,458    159,981    159,177    159,177 
Unrealized depreciation on over-the-counter credit default swap contracts   39,075             
Distribution fees payable to affiliates   22,431    65,317    364,085    99,096 
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts   618             
Distribution payable           200,544     
Accrued capital gains taxes on appreciated securities       501,864        1,114,142 
Total Liabilities   12,421,045    4,374,685    40,806,380    5,322,217 
Total Net Assets  $418,712,114   $488,406,986   $2,372,429,137   $1,291,824,080 
 
Net Assets Consist of:                    
Paid-in capital  $545,008,528   $358,161,610   $4,504,725,897   $1,203,914,339 
Total distributable earnings (loss)   (126,296,414)   130,245,376    (2,132,296,760)   87,909,741 
Total Net Assets  $418,712,114   $488,406,986   $2,372,429,137   $1,291,824,080 
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Statements of assets and liabilities

Ivy Funds

   Delaware Ivy
Global Bond
Fund
   Delaware Ivy
Global Growth
Fund
   Delaware Ivy
High Income
Fund
   Delaware Ivy
International
Core Equity
Fund
 
Net Asset Value                    
                     
Class A:                    
Net assets  $98,581,347   $310,955,152   $1,111,081,420   $267,107,966 
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding, unlimited authorization, no par   11,281,553    10,339,260    192,375,784    14,107,122 
Net asset value per share  $8.74   $30.08   $5.78   $18.93 
Sales charge   4.50%   5.75%   4.50%   5.75%
Offering price per share, equal to net asset value per share / (1 - sales charge)  $9.15   $31.92   $6.05   $20.08 
                     
Class C:                    
Net assets  $1,661,565   $2,043,334   $123,408,892   $21,681,107 
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding, unlimited authorization, no par   190,252    108,816    21,366,494    1,320,983 
Net asset value per share  $8.73   $18.78   $5.78   $16.41 
                     
Class I:                    
Net assets  $173,736,815   $168,736,075   $1,001,070,883   $673,110,979 
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding, unlimited authorization, no par   19,887,997    5,329,034    173,330,300    35,199,678 
Net asset value per share  $8.74   $31.66   $5.78   $19.12 
                     
Class R:                    
Net assets  $231,247   $692,727   $32,798,875   $39,019,365 
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding, unlimited authorization, no par   26,527    23,788    5,678,634    2,066,005 
Net asset value per share  $8.72   $29.12   $5.78   $18.89 
                     
Class R6:                    
Net assets  $142,656,138   $4,431,601   $47,154,449   $251,625,338 
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding, unlimited authorization, no par   16,328,263    139,159    8,164,139    13,118,319 
Net asset value per share  $8.74   $31.85   $5.78   $19.18 
                     
Class Y:                    
Net assets  $1,845,002   $1,548,097   $56,914,618   $39,279,325 
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding, unlimited authorization, no                    
par   211,177    50,944    9,853,967    2,058,038 
Net asset value per share  $8.74   $30.39   $5.78   $19.09 
                       
*Investments, at cost  $427,107,792   $384,228,391   $2,502,302,765   $1,169,781,926 
**Investments of affiliated issuers, at cost           273,823,486     
Foreign currencies, at cost   677,349    803,573        4,574,690 

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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   Delaware Ivy
Large Cap
Growth Fund
   Delaware Ivy
Managed
International
Opportunities
Fund
   Delaware Ivy
Mid Cap
Growth Fund
   Delaware Ivy
Mid Cap
Income
Opportunities
Fund
 
Assets:                    
Investments, at value*  $5,477,674,497   $328,134   $5,515,090,228   $1,095,541,855 
Investments of affiliated issuers, at value**       65,705,982         
Cash   48,847,359            235,281 
Receivable for fund shares sold   11,844,309    125,459    25,553,109    1,965,305 
Dividends and interest receivable   2,316,032    1,459    968,811    720,105 
Prepaid expenses   307,173        1,521,691    100,841 
Foreign tax reclaims receivable   42,977            87,612 
Receivable for securities sold       17,494    66,227,278    5,365,590 
Other assets   113,573    33,443    67,060    88,610 
Total Assets   5,541,145,920    66,211,971    5,609,428,177    1,104,105,199 
Liabilities:                    
Payable for fund shares redeemed   15,221,208    142,306    14,312,679    2,788,484 
Investment management fees payable to affiliates   2,296,949    2,778    3,003,046    616,649 
Other accrued expenses   723,085    359,224    880,764    65,515 
Distribution fees payable to affiliates   514,315    7,016    417,793    50,914 
Administration expenses payable to affiliates   159,453    29,019    159,177    178,519 
Payable for securities purchased           75,550,394     
Total Liabilities   18,915,010    540,343    94,323,853    3,700,081 
Total Net Assets  $5,522,230,910   $65,671,628   $5,515,104,324   $1,100,405,118 
 
Net Assets Consist of:                    
Paid-in capital  $2,510,559,680   $56,760,618   $4,262,267,983   $854,633,292 
Total distributable earnings (loss)   3,011,671,230    8,911,010    1,252,836,341    245,771,826 
Total Net Assets  $5,522,230,910   $65,671,628   $5,515,104,324   $1,100,405,118 
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Statements of assets and liabilities

Ivy Funds

   Delaware Ivy
Large Cap
Growth Fund
   Delaware Ivy
Managed
International
Opportunities
Fund
   Delaware Ivy
Mid Cap
Growth Fund
   Delaware Ivy
Mid Cap
Income
Opportunities
Fund
 
Net Asset Value                    
                     
Class A:                    
Net assets  $2,162,788,109   $31,218,178   $1,397,507,310   $155,215,036 
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding, unlimited authorization, no par   79,584,658    3,399,325    56,583,531    9,221,674 
Net asset value per share  $27.18   $9.18   $24.70   $16.83 
Sales charge   5.75%   5.75%   5.75%   5.75%
Offering price per share, equal to net asset value per share / (1 - sales charge)  $28.84   $9.74   $26.21   $17.86 
                     
Class C:                    
Net assets  $48,789,141   $460,494   $62,552,112   $17,761,655 
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding, unlimited authorization, no par   2,599,031    52,528    3,468,066    1,057,596 
Net asset value per share  $18.77   $8.77   $18.04   $16.79 
                     
Class I:                    
Net assets  $3,085,629,406   $33,766,870   $2,728,832,091   $827,207,199 
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding, unlimited authorization, no par   103,701,072    3,625,566    96,658,096    49,120,205 
Net asset value per share  $29.76   $9.31   $28.23   $16.84 
                     
Class R:                    
Net assets  $12,368,466   $99,913   $51,577,344   $7,795,780 
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding, unlimited authorization, no par   493,257    10,981    2,211,671    463,263 
Net asset value per share  $25.08   $9.10   $23.32   $16.83 
                     
Class R6:                    
Net assets  $186,630,512   $48,629   $1,068,620,479   $80,770,470 
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding, unlimited authorization, no par   6,215,111    5,216    37,384,813    4,795,334 
Net asset value per share  $30.03   $9.32   $28.58   $16.84 
                     
Class Y:                    
Net assets  $26,025,276   $77,544   $206,014,988   $11,654,978 
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding, unlimited authorization, no par   918,818    8,425    7,774,502    688,450 
Net asset value per share  $28.32   $9.20   $26.50   $16.93 
                       
*Investments, at cost  $2,633,389,218   $328,134   $4,578,406,843   $880,434,319 
**Investments of affiliated issuers, at cost       53,385,308         

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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   Delaware Ivy
Small Cap
Growth Fund
   Delaware Ivy
Smid Cap
Core Fund
   Delaware Ivy
Systematic
Emerging
Markets Equity
Fundf
   Delaware Ivy
Value Fund
 
Assets:                    
Investments, at value*  $1,369,237,815   $306,500,248   $793,470,451   $549,150,258 
Foreign currencies, at value           4,642,184     
Cash           297,533     
Receivable for securities sold   7,999,533    309,203    396,906    1,809,269 
Receivable for fund shares sold   1,614,947    905,862    945,279    940,871 
Prepaid expenses   87,153    64,567    86,003    84,229 
Dividends and interest receivable   75,720    230,038    1,243,540    1,167,319 
Foreign tax reclaims receivable           43,604    11,363 
Other assets   75,038    60,437    47,898    64,540 
Total Assets   1,379,090,206    308,070,355    801,173,398    553,227,849 
Liabilities:                    
Payable for securities purchased   4,001,349        5,162,518     
Payable for fund shares redeemed   3,503,103    594,151    1,581,699    1,332,021 
Other accrued expenses   1,112,544    279,099    120,298    43,666 
Investment management fees payable to affiliates   796,491    209,121    339,109    299,281 
Administration expenses payable to affiliates   174,419    116,068    160,547    158,912 
Distribution fees payable to affiliates   169,805    39,457    57,043    63,007 
Accrued capital gains taxes on appreciated securities           4,952,904     
Total Liabilities   9,757,711    1,237,896    12,374,118    1,896,887 
Total Net Assets  $1,369,332,495   $306,832,459   $788,799,280   $551,330,962 
 
Net Assets Consist of:                    
Paid-in capital  $1,192,302,192   $315,387,217   $742,660,370   $449,313,905 
Total distributable earnings (loss)   177,030,303    (8,554,758)   46,138,910    102,017,057 
Total Net Assets  $1,369,332,495   $306,832,459   $788,799,280   $551,330,962 
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Statements of assets and liabilities

Ivy Funds

   Delaware Ivy
Small Cap
Growth Fund
   Delaware Ivy
Smid Cap
Core Fund
   Delaware Ivy
Systematic
Emerging
Markets Equity
Fundf
   Delaware Ivy
Value Fund
 
Net Asset Value                    
                     
Class A:                    
Net assets  $600,454,681   $101,685,878   $158,721,995   $274,336,367 
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding, unlimited authorization, no par   52,758,558    7,721,044    9,320,784    13,543,500 
Net asset value per share  $11.38   $13.17   $17.03   $20.26 
Sales charge   5.75%   5.75%   5.75%   5.75%
Offering price per share, equal to net asset value per share / (1 - sales charge)  $12.07   $13.97   $18.07   $21.50 
                     
Class C:                    
Net assets  $16,669,943   $10,721,322   $19,033,072   $5,082,023 
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding, unlimited authorization, no par   2,572,800    1,098,386    1,366,168    268,489 
Net asset value per share  $6.48   $9.76   $13.93   $18.93 
                     
Class I:                    
Net assets  $502,446,107   $134,483,650   $460,438,946   $270,027,028 
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding, unlimited authorization, no par   26,530,518    8,820,062    25,887,522    13,226,966 
Net asset value per share  $18.94   $15.25   $17.79   $20.41 
                     
Class R:                    
Net assets  $39,964,613   $18,445,010   $5,351,058   $4,797 
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding, unlimited authorization, no par   3,720,766    1,422,717    319,295    237 
Net asset value per share  $10.74   $12.96   $16.76   $20.22 
                     
Class R6:                    
Net assets  $158,764,790   $36,783,729   $120,058,797   $1,791,990 
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding, unlimited authorization, no par   8,299,065    2,380,714    6,709,196    86,947 
Net asset value per share  $19.13   $15.45   $17.89   $20.61 
                     
Class Y:                    
Net assets  $51,032,361   $4,712,870   $25,195,412   $88,757 
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding, unlimited authorization, no par   3,022,761    327,580    1,445,065    4,393 
Net asset value per share  $16.88   $14.39   $17.44   $20.20 
                       
*Investments, at cost  $1,287,064,235   $306,493,424   $734,104,916   $601,964,337 
Foreign currencies, at cost           4,646,487     
   
f Consolidated statement of assets and liabilities.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Statements of operations

Ivy Funds Six months ended September 30, 2023 (Unaudited)
   Delaware
Global Equity Fund II
   Delaware
International Equity Fund II
   Delaware Ivy
Core Bond Fund
   Delaware Ivy
Core Equity Fund
 
Investment Income:                    
Dividends  $4,746,286   $2,044,757   $257,958   $20,456,512 
Reclaim income   396,948    418,716         
Interest           10,416,717     
Securities lending income       94         
Foreign tax withheld   (543,069)   (266,738)       (203,265)
    4,600,165    2,196,829    10,674,675    20,253,247 
                     
Expenses:                    
Management fees   1,069,772    614,266    1,126,340    10,899,905 
Distribution expenses — Class A   240,422    51,189    161,246    3,227,081 
Distribution expenses — Class C   11,609    1,958    18,284    85,369 
Distribution expenses — Class R   588    353    2,218    596 
Distribution expenses — Class Y   1,547    883    5,860    32,683 
Dividend disbursing and transfer agent fees and expenses   249,497    49,375    180,963    1,578,854 
Accounting and administration expenses   64,074    36,677    90,187    246,989 
Registration fees   49,663    44,619    59,310    71,612 
Trustees’ fees and expenses   46,896    48,631    14,204    113,924 
Custodian fees   24,295    13,493    12,272    27,756 
Audit and tax fees   17,220    16,371    26,250    31,904 
Reports and statements to shareholders expenses   8,169    8,063    8,535    192,516 
Legal fees   920    196    1,409    118,950 
Other   11,126    12,894    13,923    101,382 
    1,795,798    898,968    1,721,001    16,729,521 
Less expenses waived   (135,341)   (301,061)   (585,447)   (571,843)
Less expenses paid indirectly   (654)   (339)   (806)   (2,684)
Total operating expenses   1,659,803    597,568    1,134,748    16,154,994 
Net Investment Income (Loss)   2,940,362    1,599,261    9,539,927    4,098,253 
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Ivy Funds

   Delaware
Global Equity Fund II
   Delaware
International Equity Fund II
   Delaware Ivy
Core Bond Fund
   Delaware Ivy
Core Equity Fund
 
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss):                    
Net realized gain (loss) on:                    
Investments  $620,458   $(7,238,369)  $(9,545,823)  $107,324,704 
Foreign currencies   (142,482)   (201,222)   (2,679)    
Futures contracts           (980,839)    
Swap contracts           120,846     
Net realized gain (loss)   477,976    (7,439,591)   (10,408,495)   107,324,704 
 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:                    
Investments   (17,178,542)   932,580    (13,604,473)   10,016,507 
Foreign currencies   (42,110)   (22,557)   (457)    
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts           36,306     
Futures contracts           (1,958,866)    
Swap contracts           (113,823)    
Net change in unrealized appreciation                    
(depreciation)   (17,220,652)   910,023    (15,641,313)   10,016,507 
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)   (16,742,676)   (6,529,568)   (26,049,808)   117,341,211 
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations  $(13,802,314)  $(4,930,307)  $(16,509,881)  $121,439,464 

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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   Delaware Ivy
Global Bond Fund
   Delaware Ivy
Global Growth Fund
   Delaware Ivy
High Income Fund
   Delaware Ivy
International
Core Equity Fund
 
Investment Income:                    
Interest  $9,483,482   $   $102,153,127   $ 
Dividends   328,377    5,789,831    781,283    22,120,557 
Dividends from affiliated funds           668,277     
Reclaim income       989,029        5,091,210 
Foreign tax withheld       (479,445)       (2,396,964)
    9,811,859    6,299,415    103,602,687    24,814,803 
Expenses:                    
Management fees   1,351,054    2,217,754    6,898,802    5,675,704 
Distribution expenses — Class A   131,298    393,817    1,456,082    347,803 
Distribution expenses — Class C   10,375    10,602    670,866    127,050 
Distribution expenses — Class R   611    1,790    84,355    102,899 
Distribution expenses — Class Y   2,436    1,918    82,688    51,370 
Dividend disbursing and transfer agent fees and expenses   165,456    331,402    1,223,277    553,587 
Accounting and administration expenses   66,172    95,230    198,020    138,166 
Registration fees   56,067    50,992    65,173    51,656 
Trustees’ fees and expenses   39,809    70,172    205,324    109,885 
Audit and tax fees   18,994    12,385    21,338    23,102 
Reports and statements to shareholders expenses   8,273    8,314    9,549    8,910 
Custodian fees   4,063    24,344    36,503    139,085 
Legal fees   544    2,066    269,442    2,392 
Other   8,161    111,553    147,823    28,706 
    1,863,313    3,332,339    11,369,242    7,360,315 
Less expenses waived   (215,639)   (436,396)       (1,475,512)
Less expenses paid indirectly   (664)   (993)   (2,054)   (1,301)
Total operating expenses   1,647,010    2,894,950    11,367,188    5,883,502 
Net Investment Income (Loss)   8,164,849    3,404,465    92,235,499    18,931,301 
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Ivy Funds

   Delaware Ivy
Global Bond Fund
   Delaware Ivy
Global Growth Fund
   Delaware Ivy
High Income Fund
   Delaware Ivy
International
Core Equity Fund
 
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss):                    
Net realized gain (loss) on:                    
Investments1  $(7,100,339)  $10,834,163   $(120,343,378)  $32,745,551 
Foreign currencies   (241,888)   (123,342)   (812,954)   (1,732,971)
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts   2,077,892        52,952     
Futures contracts   (2,416,222)            
Options purchased   (1,178,911)            
Options written   1,493,939             
Swap contracts   (193,846)            
Net realized gain (loss)   (7,559,375)   10,710,821    (121,103,380)   31,012,580 
 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:                    
Investments1   (12,879,600)   (267,625)   76,249,921    (41,482,867)
Affiliated investments           5,875,734     
Foreign currencies   (64,927)   32    50,438    474,577 
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts   2,846,236        (60,529)    
Futures contracts   (98,487)            
Options purchased   990,820             
Options written   (442,242)            
Swap contracts   87,715             
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)   (9,560,485)   (267,593)   82,115,564    (41,008,290)
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)   (17,119,860)   10,443,228    (38,987,816)   (9,995,710)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations  $(8,955,011)  $13,847,693   $53,247,683   $8,935,591 
1 Includes $404,259 capital gains tax paid and $501,864 capital gains tax accrued for Delaware Ivy Global Growth Fund. Includes $1,617 capital gains tax paid and $1,114,142 capital gains tax accrued for Delaware Ivy international Core Equity Fund.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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   Delaware Ivy
Large Cap Growth Fund
   Delaware Ivy
Managed International
Opportunities Fund
   Delaware Ivy
Mid Cap Growth Fund
   Delaware Ivy
Mid Cap Income
Opportunities Fund
 
Investment Income:                    
Dividends  $18,724,957   $9,247   $15,483,310   $17,068,987 
Foreign tax withheld   (378,540)            
    18,346,417    9,247    15,483,310    17,068,987 
 
Expenses:                    
Management fees   16,808,350    18,468    23,179,456    5,186,765 
Distribution expenses — Class A   2,808,055    43,454    1,920,483    209,849 
Distribution expenses — Class C   243,354    2,596    355,952    97,566 
Distribution expenses — Class R   30,827    239    141,383    2,961 
Distribution expenses — Class Y   33,822    116    277,191    14,621 
Dividend disbursing and transfer agent fees and expenses   1,835,777    317,254    1,899,012    174,487 
Accounting and administration expenses   360,116    28,980    375,618    132,759 
Trustees’ fees and expenses   148,561    1,131    307,440    78,188 
Registration fees   88,457    44,579    104,381    64,568 
Audit and tax fees   32,654    22,491    42,167    31,485 
Custodian fees   31,276    833    66,341    7,939 
Reports and statements to shareholders expenses   10,252    21,330    10,420    8,484 
Legal fees   6,753    6,872    6,769    1,687 
Other   26,747    5,337    28,217    9,591 
    22,465,001    513,680    28,714,830    6,020,950 
Less expenses waived   (1,542,965)       (3,010,262)   (624,153)
Less expenses paid indirectly   (2,773)   (258)   (3,263)   (674)
Total operating expenses   20,919,263    513,422    25,701,305    5,396,123 
Net Investment Income (Loss)   (2,572,846)   (504,175)   (10,217,995)   11,672,864 
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Ivy Funds

   Delaware Ivy
Large Cap Growth Fund
   Delaware Ivy
Managed International
Opportunities Fund
   Delaware Ivy
Mid Cap Growth Fund
   Delaware Ivy
Mid Cap Income
Opportunities Fund
 
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss):                    
Net realized gain (loss) on:                    
Investments  $135,615,942   $   $68,306,341   $20,641,213 
Affiliated investments       863,123         
Foreign currencies   (21)            
Net realized gain (loss)   135,615,921    863,123    68,306,341    20,641,213 
                     
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:                    
Investments   279,117,470        (370,906,544)   (46,571,393)
Affiliated investments       (1,309,469)        
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)   279,117,470    (1,309,469)   (370,906,544)   (46,571,393)
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)   414,733,391    (446,346)   (302,600,203)   (25,930,180)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations  $412,160,545   $(950,521)  $(312,818,198)  $(14,257,316)

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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   Delaware Ivy
Small Cap Growth Fund
   Delaware Ivy
Smid Cap Core Fund
   Delaware Ivy
Systematic
Emerging
Markets Equity
Fundf
   Delaware Ivy
Value Fund
 
Investment Income:                    
Dividends  $2,692,474   $2,457,372   $22,679,006   $8,288,292 
Foreign tax withheld           (2,620,339)    
    2,692,474    2,457,372    20,058,667    8,288,292 
 
Expenses:                    
Management fees   6,203,151    1,416,216    4,034,835    2,201,180 
Distribution expenses — Class A   812,869    135,907    214,660    380,312 
Distribution expenses — Class C   93,816    58,112    107,197    29,142 
Distribution expenses — Class R   105,497    47,132    14,332    18 
Distribution expenses — Class Y   71,022    6,400    33,432    113 
Dividend disbursing and transfer agent fees and expenses   875,412    171,938    449,401    304,075 
Accounting and administration expenses   144,678    71,466    112,853    100,484 
Trustees’ fees and expenses   63,464    22,580    65,903    46,792 
Registration fees   58,001    58,814    56,557    65,858 
Audit and tax fees   19,561    20,128    25,384    41,056 
Custodian fees   18,011    10,464    271,153    7,402 
Reports and statements to shareholders expenses   9,024    8,337    8,775    8,400 
Legal fees   4,476    1,144    1,834    1,350 
Other   18,765    7,659    27,117    9,057 
    8,497,747    2,036,297    5,423,433    3,195,239 
Less expenses waived   (905,085)   (313,906)   (1,591,517)   (175,032)
Less expenses paid indirectly   (1,864)   (526)   (1,047)   (1,002)
Total operating expenses   7,590,798    1,721,865    3,830,869    3,019,205 
Net Investment Income (Loss)   (4,898,324)   735,507    16,227,798    5,269,087 
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Ivy Funds

   Delaware Ivy
Small Cap Growth Fund
   Delaware Ivy
Smid Cap Core Fund
   Delaware Ivy
Systematic
Emerging
Markets Equity
Fundf
   Delaware Ivy
Value Fund
 
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss):                    
Net realized gain (loss) on:                    
Investments1  $57,949,644   $4,740,366   $(11,839,700)  $19,965,931 
Foreign currencies           (658,659)    
Net realized gain (loss)   57,949,644    4,740,366    (12,498,359)   19,965,931 
                     
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:                    
Investments1   (87,176,701)   (4,842,137)   (18,427,856)   (39,179,750)
Foreign currencies           (9,873)    
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)   (87,176,701)   (4,842,137)   (18,437,729)   (39,179,750)
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)   (29,227,057)   (101,771)   (30,936,088)   (19,213,819)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations  $(34,125,381)  $633,736   $(14,708,290)  $(13,944,732)
1 Includes $493,661 capital gains tax paid and $4,952,904 capital gains tax accrued for Delaware Ivy Systematic Emerging Markets Equity Fund.
f Consolidated statement of operations.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Statements of changes in net assets

Ivy Funds

   Delaware
Global Equity Fund II
   Delaware
International Equity Fund II
 
   Six months
ended
9/30/23
(Unaudited)
   Year ended
3/31/23
   Six months
ended
9/30/23
(Unaudited)
   Year ended
3/31/23
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations:                    
Net investment income (loss)  $2,940,362   $5,204,751   $1,599,261   $1,842,351 
Net realized gain (loss)   477,976    (24,423,769)   (7,439,591)   (13,125,360)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)   (17,220,652)   26,559,331    910,023    4,931,857 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations   (13,802,314)   7,340,313    (4,930,307)   (6,351,152)
 
Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders from:                    
Distributable earnings:                    
Class A   (1,711,133)   (81,042,548)       (4,061,811)
Class C   (13,518)   (1,361,394)       (46,922)
Class E1       (32,359)        
Class I   (1,055,625)   (50,606,591)       (3,198,870)
Class R   (1,849)   (129,753)       (3,437)
Class R6   (13,028)   (3,693,717)       (3,920,833)
Class Y   (10,386)   (529,120)       (68,504)
    (2,805,539)   (137,395,482)       (11,300,377)
                     
Capital Share Transactions (See Note 4):                    
Proceeds from shares sold:                    
Class A   4,218,695    8,664,763    990,390    1,447,444 
Class C   209,115    366,067    42,164    30,790 
Class E1       35,545         
Class I   9,296,214    17,609,351    5,273,011    14,116,573 
Class R   2,438    31,074    22,606    129,893 
Class R6   212,942    426,695    2,645,872    8,158,494 
Class Y   46,060    171,385    31,627    59,944 
                     
Net asset value of shares issued upon reinvestment of dividends and distributions:                    
Class A   1,702,120    80,002,306        3,990,201 
Class C   13,518    1,360,573        46,922 
Class E1       32,293         
Class I   1,053,476    50,502,191        3,195,614 
Class R   437    21,553        3,437 
Class R6   13,028    3,693,717        3,920,833 
Class Y   10,386    460,409        68,419 
    16,778,429    163,377,922    9,005,670    35,168,564 
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Ivy Funds

   Delaware
Global Equity Fund II
   Delaware
International Equity Fund II
 
   Six months
ended
9/30/23
(Unaudited)
   Year ended
3/31/23
   Six months
ended
9/30/23
(Unaudited)
   Year ended
3/31/23
 
Cost of shares redeemed:                    
Class A  $(23,580,375)  $(79,974,018)  $(4,598,210)  $(11,744,674)
Class C   (485,004)   (2,719,923)   (68,771)   (253,378)
Class E1       (4,439,845)        
Class I   (34,196,023)   (106,565,919)   (22,109,235)   (36,732,469)
Class R   (13)   (9,226)   (1,806)   (18,125)
Class R6   (99,458)   (13,437,416)   (7,220,604)   (27,906,179)
Class Y   (291,243)   (364,631)   (18,658)   (296,311)
    (58,652,116)   (207,510,978)   (34,017,284)   (76,951,136)
Decrease in net assets derived from capital share transactions   (41,873,687)   (44,133,056)   (25,011,614)   (41,782,572)
Net Decrease in Net Assets   (58,481,540)   (174,188,225)   (29,941,921)   (59,434,101)
                     
Net Assets:                    
Beginning of period   320,623,836    494,812,061    127,908,564    187,342,665 
End of period  $262,142,296   $320,623,836   $97,966,643   $127,908,564 
1 On June 13, 2022, all Class E shares were liquidated.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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   Delaware Ivy
Core Bond Fund
   Delaware Ivy
Core Equity Fund
 
   Six months
ended
9/30/23
(Unaudited)
   Year ended
3/31/23
   Six months
ended
9/30/23
(Unaudited)
   Year ended
3/31/23
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations:                    
Net investment income (loss)  $9,539,927   $19,095,215   $4,098,253   $13,951,993 
Net realized gain (loss)   (10,408,495)   (75,245,046)   107,324,704    353,974,155 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)   (15,641,313)   14,849,201    10,016,507    (714,374,302)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations   (16,509,881)   (41,300,630)   121,439,464    (346,448,154)
                     
Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders from:                    
Distributable earnings:                    
Class A   (2,733,648)   (4,701,474)       (342,961,157)
Class C   (63,782)   (110,000)       (2,939,747)
Class E1       (16,886)        
Class I   (5,009,187)   (11,332,718)       (80,967,246)
Class R   (17,700)   (25,837)       (28,492)
Class R6   (1,520,645)   (3,132,679)       (5,421,130)
Class Y   (99,323)   (175,668)       (2,866,099)
    (9,444,285)   (19,495,262)       (435,183,871)
 
Capital Share Transactions (See Note 4):                    
Proceeds from shares sold:                    
Class A   7,106,037    19,809,524    28,457,228    87,255,284 
Class C   279,260    738,399    1,564,083    3,112,586 
Class E1       113,072        503,440 
Class I   16,769,338    48,452,721    54,630,211    180,284,312 
Class R   19,371    90,963    6,884    85,535 
Class R6   435,125    13,865,413    21,842,721    13,260,393 
Class Y   262,622    815,233    1,206,796    1,478,436 
                     
Net asset value of shares issued upon reinvestment of dividends and distributions:                    
Class A   2,713,210    4,690,766        338,942,481 
Class C   63,750    110,044        2,934,654 
Class E1       14,231         
Class I   5,003,434    11,387,611        80,887,209 
Class R   17,684    25,930        16,771 
Class R6   1,519,940    3,164,882        5,132,630 
Class Y   99,128    176,508        2,816,322 
    34,288,899    103,455,297    107,707,923    716,710,053 
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Ivy Funds

   Delaware Ivy
Core Bond Fund
   Delaware Ivy
Core Equity Fund
 
   Six months
ended
9/30/23
(Unaudited)
   Year ended
3/31/23
   Six months
ended
9/30/23
(Unaudited)
   Year ended
3/31/23
 
Cost of shares redeemed:                    
Class A  $(16,261,988)  $ (53,694,913)    $(242,594,442)   $(682,251,142)
Class C   (1,037,231)   (2,726,324)   (3,624,940)   (11,110,263)
Class E1       (4,075,122)       (16,725,317)
Class I   (66,484,803)   (266,358,184)   (148,862,733)   (423,654,966)
Class R   (4,688)   (19,726)   (80,795)   (44,300)
Class R6   (13,547,697)   (80,144,435)   (11,820,754)   (49,308,112)
Class Y   (413,914)   (1,776,621)   (1,323,441)   (4,137,750)
    (97,750,321)   (408,795,325)   (408,307,105)   (1,187,231,850)
Decrease in net assets derived from capital share transactions   (63,461,422)   (305,340,028)   (300,599,182)   (470,521,797)
Net Decrease in Net Assets   (89,415,588)   (366,135,920)   (179,159,718)   (1,252,153,822)
                     
Net Assets:                    
Beginning of period   470,087,646    836,223,566    3,410,766,743    4,662,920,565 
End of period  $380,672,058   $470,087,646   $3,231,607,025   $3,410,766,743 
1 On June 13, 2022, all Class E shares were liquidated.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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   Delaware Ivy
Global Bond Fund
   Delaware Ivy
Global Growth Fund
 
   Six months
ended
9/30/23
(Unaudited)
   Year ended
3/31/23
   Six months
ended
9/30/23
(Unaudited)
   Year ended
3/31/23
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations:                    
Net investment income (loss)  $8,164,849   $12,259,676   $3,404,465   $4,228,013 
Net realized gain (loss)   (7,559,375)   (32,171,703)   10,710,821    44,738,997 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)   (9,560,485)   8,694,249    (267,593)   (103,302,031)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations   (8,955,011)   (11,217,778)   13,847,693    (54,335,021)
                     
Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders from:                    
Distributable earnings:                    
Class A   (1,881,300)   (3,824,601)       (155,638,225)
Class C   (28,491)   (66,601)       (1,384,485)
Class I   (3,503,999)   (5,563,554)       (95,860,473)
Class R   (4,093)   (7,389)       (320,470)
Class R6   (2,741,056)   (4,487,164)       (1,461,934)
Class Y   (35,508)   (26,642)       (638,758)
    (8,194,447)   (13,975,951)       (255,304,345)
 
Capital Share Transactions (See Note 4):                    
Proceeds from shares sold:                    
Class A   3,469,133    8,814,666    3,401,893    9,190,401 
Class C   160,435    865,984    158,621    293,294 
Class I   40,059,143    78,770,943    9,095,589    52,313,898 
Class R   26,592    126,430    3,508    28,946 
Class R6   24,873,589    27,755,010    2,063,106    1,768,200 
Class Y   405,149    1,228,234    132,101    124,289 
                     
Net asset value of shares issued upon reinvestment of dividends and distributions:                    
Class A   1,869,990    3,792,848        152,055,253 
Class C   28,491    66,536        1,380,869 
Class I   3,500,657    5,527,257        95,712,821 
Class R   4,093    7,389        320,470 
Class R6   2,740,682    4,487,164        875,824 
Class Y   35,270    26,219        637,520 
    77,173,224    131,468,680    14,854,818    314,701,785 
Cost of shares redeemed:                    
Class A   (13,919,584)   (43,979,991)   (34,176,642)   (126,112,955)
Class C   (1,127,543)   (1,582,762)   (347,814)   (1,406,795)
Class I   (42,103,091)   (93,272,155)   (41,866,643)   (209,246,811)
Class R   (46,826)   (122,474)   (43,332)   (104,477)
Class R6   (11,921,399)   (35,888,243)   (608,151)   (892,205)
Class Y   (395,268)   (228,688)   (102,354)   (498,722)
    (69,513,711)   (175,074,313)   (77,144,936)   (338,261,965)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from capital share transactions   7,659,513    (43,605,633)   (62,290,118)   (23,560,180)
Net Decrease in Net Assets   (9,489,945)   (68,799,362)   (48,442,425)   (333,199,546)
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Ivy Funds

   Delaware Ivy
Global Bond Fund
   Delaware Ivy
Global Growth Fund
 
   Six months
ended
9/30/23
(Unaudited)
   Year ended
3/31/23
   Six months
ended
9/30/23
(Unaudited)
   Year ended
3/31/23
 
Net Assets:                    
Beginning of period  $428,202,059   $497,001,421   $536,849,411   $870,048,957 
End of period  $418,712,114   $428,202,059   $488,406,986   $536,849,411 

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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   Delaware Ivy
High Income Fund
   Delaware Ivy
International
Core Equity Fund
 
   Six months
ended
9/30/23
(Unaudited)
   Year ended
3/31/23
   Six months
ended
9/30/23
(Unaudited)
   Year ended
3/31/23
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations:                    
Net investment income (loss)  $92,235,499   $206,990,768   $18,931,301   $34,731,260 
Net realized gain (loss)   (121,103,380)   (232,499,505)   31,012,580    (15,974,319)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)   82,115,564    (203,983,064)   (41,008,290)   (62,910,806)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations   53,247,683    (229,491,801)   8,935,591    (44,153,865)
                     
Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders from:                    
Distributable earnings:                    
Class A   (42,189,792)   (95,683,062)       (2,204,684)
Class C   (4,350,627)   (11,167,120)       (48,427)
Class E1       (99,739)        
Class I   (38,672,437)   (87,942,232)       (7,716,433)
Class R   (1,178,874)   (2,642,896)       (243,139)
Class R6   (1,994,654)   (4,396,791)       (2,574,522)
Class Y   (2,393,850)   (5,574,837)       (349,221)
    (90,780,234)   (207,506,677)       (13,136,426)
                     
Capital Share Transactions (See Note 4):                    
Proceeds from shares sold:                    
Class A   42,194,862    128,428,311    13,673,611    29,761,426 
Class C   5,421,179    11,609,666    738,904    1,043,394 
Class E1       75,619        70,210 
Class I   142,922,630    369,674,854    69,162,841    121,901,540 
Class R   761,491    1,057,896    651,142    2,049,682 
Class R6   6,675,773    21,534,370    38,904,194    29,813,846 
Class Y   14,784,726    30,153,445    2,555,959    6,485,905 
                     
Net asset value of shares issued upon reinvestment of dividends and distributions:                    
Class A   41,279,508    93,326,521        2,164,453 
Class C   4,332,976    10,740,503        48,018 
Class E1       88,592         
Class I   38,487,661    86,841,370        7,462,418 
Class R   1,177,983    2,672,221        243,083 
Class R6   1,928,090    4,327,070        2,550,093 
Class Y   2,257,529    5,277,734        347,762 
    302,224,408    765,808,172    125,686,651    203,941,830 
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Ivy Funds

   Delaware Ivy
High Income Fund
   Delaware Ivy
International
Core Equity Fund
 
   Six months
ended
9/30/23
(Unaudited)
   Year ended
3/31/23
   Six months
ended
9/30/23
(Unaudited)
   Year ended
3/31/23
 
Capital Share Transactions (continued):                    
Cost of shares redeemed:                    
Class A  $(151,102,308)$   (403,931,896)  $(26,842,427)  $(74,640,222)
Class C   (25,910,221)   (75,352,072)   (7,789,129)   (16,543,106)
Class E1       (7,695,819)       (6,986,287)
Class I   (200,476,754)   (689,215,973)   (124,428,249)   (395,974,846)
Class R   (2,946,070)   (8,374,156)   (3,599,285)   (7,344,492)
Class R6   (20,400,222)   (23,188,049)   (32,369,659)   (125,803,841)
Class Y   (27,929,294)   (54,458,875)   (4,653,591)   (13,993,979)
    (428,764,869)   (1,262,216,840)   (199,682,340)   (641,286,773)
Decrease in net assets derived from capital share transactions   (126,540,461)   (496,408,668)   (73,995,689)   (437,344,943)
Net Decrease in Net Assets   (164,073,012)   (933,407,146)   (65,060,098)   (494,635,234)
                     
Net Assets:                    
Beginning of period   2,536,502,149    3,469,909,295    1,356,884,178    1,851,519,412 
End of period  $2,372,429,137   $2,536,502,149   $1,291,824,080   $1,356,884,178 
1 On June 13, 2022, all Class E shares were liquidated.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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   Delaware Ivy
Large Cap Growth Fund
   Delaware Ivy
Managed International
Opportunities Fund
 
   Six months
ended
9/30/23
(Unaudited)
   Year ended
3/31/23
   Six months
ended
9/30/23
(Unaudited)
   Year ended
3/31/23
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations:                    
Net investment income (loss)  $(2,572,846)  $(3,696,658)  $(504,175)  $297,235 
Net realized gain (loss)   135,615,921    192,465,975    863,123    936,652 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)   279,117,470    (716,913,321)   (1,309,469)   (9,469,527)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations   412,160,545    (528,144,004)   (950,521)   (8,235,640)
                     
Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders from:                    
Distributable earnings:                    
Class A       (233,211,332)       (5,093,238)
Class C       (6,803,751)       (82,022)
Class E1       (449)        
Class I       (202,306,553)       (6,195,794)
Class R       (1,077,786)       (11,316)
Class R6       (15,565,662)       (12,765)
Class Y       (2,693,440)       (13,118)
        (461,658,973)       (11,408,253)
                     
Capital Share Transactions (See Note 4):                    
Proceeds from shares sold:                    
Class A   75,493,018    176,012,893    705,470    2,068,217 
Class C   8,438,929    8,452,969    19,027    53,423 
Class E1       513,750         
Class I   556,323,832    1,335,000,059    4,028,120    11,353,893 
Class R   1,990,653    2,714,377    11,017    17,606 
Class R6   30,992,965    108,362,725        60,332 
Class Y   7,682,267    2,867,825    340    2,953 
                     
Net asset value of shares issued upon reinvestment of dividends and distributions:                    
Class A       231,503,608        5,087,312 
Class C       6,795,138        82,022 
Class I       198,918,523        6,194,130 
Class R       1,077,786        11,316 
Class R6       15,305,442        12,765 
Class Y       2,680,400        13,118 
    680,921,664    2,090,205,495    4,763,974    24,957,087 
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Ivy Funds

   Delaware Ivy
Large Cap Growth Fund
   Delaware Ivy
Managed International
Opportunities Fund
 
   Six months
ended
9/30/23
(Unaudited)
   Year ended
3/31/23
   Six months
ended
9/30/23
(Unaudited)
   Year ended
3/31/23
 
Cost of shares redeemed:                    
Class A  $(209,532,786)  $(590,512,483)  $(5,307,227)  $(14,206,983)
Class C   (7,768,875)   (20,130,759)   (115,272)   (306,865)
Class E1       (28,413,405)        
Class I   (414,562,826)   (1,028,298,682)   (10,923,526)   (45,844,028)
Class R   (1,104,164)   (3,108,406)   (10)   (25)
Class R6   (45,295,149)   (77,388,981)   (27,354)   (65,177)
Class Y   (8,708,305)   (10,280,136)   (17,567)   (33,955)
    (686,972,105)   (1,758,132,852)   (16,390,956)   (60,457,033)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from capital share transactions   (6,050,441)   332,072,643    (11,626,982)   (35,499,946)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets   406,110,104    (657,730,334)   (12,577,503)   (55,143,839)
                     
Net Assets:                    
Beginning of period   5,116,120,806    5,773,851,140    78,249,131    133,392,970 
End of period  $5,522,230,910   $5,116,120,806   $65,671,628   $78,249,131 
1 On June 13, 2022, all Class E shares were liquidated.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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   Delaware Ivy
Mid Cap Growth Fund
   Delaware Ivy
Mid Cap Income
Opportunities Fund
 
   Six months
ended
9/30/23
(Unaudited)
   Year ended
3/31/23
   Six months
ended
9/30/23
(Unaudited)
   Year ended
3/31/23
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations:                    
Net investment income (loss)  $(10,217,995)  $(23,468,799)  $11,672,864   $26,086,278 
Net realized gain (loss)   68,306,341    572,136,526    20,641,213    17,627,519 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)   (370,906,544)   (1,312,690,453)   (46,571,393)   (127,820,971)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations   (312,818,198)   (764,022,726)   (14,257,316)   (84,107,174)
                     
Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders from:                    
Distributable earnings:                    
Class A       (164,406,300)   (1,519,000)   (6,514,556)
Class C       (10,932,969)   (101,431)   (609,409)
Class E1       (17)        
Class I       (255,989,188)   (9,339,747)   (46,510,991)
Class R       (6,221,362)   (9,897)   (37,033)
Class R6       (77,842,989)   (886,419)   (3,921,104)
Class Y       (21,051,425)   (110,201)   (439,212)
        (536,444,250)   (11,966,695)   (58,032,305)
                     
Capital Share Transactions (See Note 4):                    
Proceeds from shares sold:                    
Class A   60,058,968    116,730,479    6,000,432    39,515,455 
Class C   3,232,168    8,020,697    527,646    2,445,278 
Class E1       208,019         
Class I   317,793,954    820,478,205    85,928,522    260,587,380 
Class R   4,922,353    8,960,574    6,829,055    126,008 
Class R6   232,295,889    395,392,794    8,954,847    30,058,898 
Class Y   20,127,215    31,335,214    1,609,299    1,924,707 
                     
Net asset value of shares issued upon reinvestment of dividends and distributions:                    
Class A       163,484,209    1,518,053    6,504,171 
Class C       10,892,763    100,633    607,537 
Class I       249,728,118    9,109,199    45,322,699 
Class R       6,209,860    9,897    37,033 
Class R6       77,701,319    852,383    3,861,579 
Class Y       21,013,263    109,867    436,561 
    638,430,547    1,910,155,514    121,549,833    391,427,306 
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Ivy Funds

   Delaware Ivy
Mid Cap Growth Fund
   Delaware Ivy
Mid Cap Income
Opportunities Fund
 
   Six months
ended
9/30/23
(Unaudited)
   Year ended
3/31/23
   Six months
ended
9/30/23
(Unaudited)
   Year ended
3/31/23
 
Cost of shares redeemed:                    
Class A  $(163,858,258)  $ (454,648,001)  $ (19,660,040)  $(48,258,982)
Class C   (12,626,305)   (38,853,344)   (2,725,169)   (7,797,412)
Class E1       (15,934,312)        
Class I   (321,124,426)   (1,128,346,626)   (245,134,650)   (595,631,582)
Class R   (9,084,682)   (16,761,799)   (106,947)   (135,688)
Class R6   (155,237,624)   (233,573,867)   (15,851,360)   (48,698,820)
Class Y   (25,728,708)   (61,854,490)   (1,424,462)   (16,337,458)
    (687,660,003)   (1,949,972,439)   (284,902,628)   (716,859,942)
Decrease in net assets derived from capital share transactions   (49,229,456)   (39,816,925)   (163,352,795)   (325,432,636)
Net Decrease in Net Assets   (362,047,654)   (1,340,283,901)   (189,576,806)   (467,572,115)
                     
Net Assets:                    
Beginning of period   5,877,151,978    7,217,435,879    1,289,981,924    1,757,554,039 
End of period  $5,515,104,324   $5,877,151,978   $1,100,405,118   $1,289,981,924 
1 On June 13, 2022, all Class E shares were liquidated.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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   Delaware Ivy
Small Cap Growth Fund
   Delaware Ivy
Smid Cap Core Fund
 
   Six months
ended
9/30/23
(Unaudited)
   Year ended
3/31/23
   Six months
ended
9/30/23
(Unaudited)
   Year ended
3/31/23
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations:                    
Net investment income (loss)  $(4,898,324)  $(7,713,488)  $735,507   $2,294,855 
Net realized gain (loss)   57,949,644    49,189,318    4,740,366    (13,210,907)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)   (87,176,701)   (396,476,546)   (4,842,137)   (31,254,611)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations   (34,125,381)   (355,000,716)   633,736    (42,170,663)
                     
Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders from:                    
Distributable earnings:                    
Class A       (35,978,096)   (243,422)   (26,732,151)
Class C       (1,946,695)   (13,694)   (3,710,461)
Class E1       (337)        
Class I       (17,341,942)   (346,498)   (36,815,324)
Class R       (2,310,793)   (23,356)   (4,392,345)
Class R6       (4,990,253)   (100,330)   (12,259,333)
Class Y       (2,620,597)   (8,290)   (1,153,288)
        (65,188,713)   (735,590)   (85,062,902)
                     
Capital Share Transactions (See Note 4):                    
Proceeds from shares sold:                    
Class A   13,574,445    42,280,458    3,512,309    14,242,069 
Class C   726,877    1,906,837    362,322    1,026,594 
Class E1       141,458         
Class I   51,046,157    151,993,044    10,444,527    46,699,579 
Class R   1,830,431    3,877,925    1,120,283    1,713,392 
Class R6   22,248,569    28,475,201    3,030,527    7,482,685 
Class Y   3,644,169    8,314,846    252,080    952,837 
                     
Net asset value of shares issued upon reinvestment of dividends and distributions:                    
Class A       35,770,613    242,447    26,410,183 
Class C       1,921,869    13,687    3,691,446 
Class I       16,814,919    343,694    36,412,424 
Class R       2,308,442    23,356    4,384,756 
Class R6       4,857,773    100,320    12,229,704 
Class Y       2,503,946    8,262    980,068 
    93,070,648    301,167,331    19,453,814    156,225,737 
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Ivy Funds

   Delaware Ivy
Small Cap Growth Fund
   Delaware Ivy
Smid Cap Core Fund
 
   Six months
ended
9/30/23
(Unaudited)
   Year ended
3/31/23
   Six months
ended
9/30/23
(Unaudited)
   Year ended
3/31/23
 
Cost of shares redeemed:                    
Class A  $(79,893,226)  $(235,462,828)  $(13,924,313)  $(42,325,453)
Class C   (4,176,679)   (11,707,208)   (1,788,713)   (4,923,834)
Class E1       (10,999,250)        
Class I   (96,774,001)   (358,561,415)   (36,197,223)   (179,974,386)
Class R   (4,012,235)   (8,334,107)   (1,179,934)   (4,468,380)
Class R6   (17,135,503)   (49,967,732)   (6,308,965)   (45,397,284)
Class Y   (23,459,710)   (20,072,822)   (901,438)   (2,937,629)
    (225,451,354)   (695,105,362)   (60,300,586)   (280,026,966)
Decrease in net assets derived from capital share transactions   (132,380,706)   (393,938,031)   (40,846,772)   (123,801,229)
Net Decrease in Net Assets   (166,506,087)   (814,127,460)   (40,948,626)   (251,034,794)
                     
Net Assets:                    
Beginning of period   1,535,838,582    2,349,966,042    347,781,085    598,815,879 
End of period  $1,369,332,495   $1,535,838,582   $306,832,459   $347,781,085 
1 On June 13, 2022, all Class E shares were liquidated.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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   Delaware Ivy
Systematic
Emerging Markets Equity
Fundf
   Delaware Ivy
Value Fund
 
   Six months
ended
9/30/23
(Unaudited)
   Year ended
3/31/23
   Six months
ended
9/30/23
(Unaudited)
   Year ended
3/31/23
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations:                    
Net investment income (loss)  $16,227,798   $42,123,619   $5,269,087   $15,391,544 
Net realized gain (loss)   (12,498,359)   9,447,774    19,965,931    300,268,806 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)   (18,437,729)   (231,865,125)   (39,179,750)   (387,597,951)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations   (14,708,290)   (180,293,732)   (13,944,732)   (71,937,601)
                     
Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders from:                    
Distributable earnings:                    
Class A       (23,862,228)   (2,421,414)   (64,572,042)
Class C       (3,799,756)   (29,186)   (1,294,711)
Class I       (67,508,510)   (2,791,454)   (134,186,525)
Class R       (761,742)   (21)   (3,635)
Class R6       (19,569,993)   (27,220)   (11,915,526)
Class Y       (3,290,998)   (764)   (16,310)
        (118,793,227)   (5,270,059)   (211,988,749)
                     
Capital Share Transactions (See Note 4):                    
Proceeds from shares sold:                    
Class A   6,183,220    13,991,590    7,613,070    60,344,321 
Class C   341,368    1,201,866    482,691    3,746,973 
Class I   39,033,244    166,521,673    23,858,550    155,732,308 
Class R   376,873    1,512,449    560    7,344 
Class R6   10,331,366    25,177,569    194,015    8,750,632 
Class Y   2,664,819    11,947,670    4,360    29,289 
                     
Net asset value of shares issued upon reinvestment of dividends and distributions:                    
Class A       23,187,118    2,408,990    64,090,801 
Class C       3,695,972    29,174    1,293,492 
Class I       60,246,877    2,788,043    134,063,974 
Class R       709,240    21    3,635 
Class R6       19,518,747    17,214    11,441,895 
Class Y       775,952    764    16,110 
    58,930,890    328,486,723    37,397,452    439,520,774 
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Ivy Funds

   Delaware Ivy
Systematic
Emerging Markets Equity
Fundf
   Delaware Ivy
Value Fund
 
   Six months
ended
9/30/23
(Unaudited)
   Year ended
3/31/23
   Six months
ended
9/30/23
(Unaudited)
   Year ended
3/31/23
 
Cost of shares redeemed:                    
Class A  $(24,059,871)  $(65,930,457)  $(44,701,000)  $(120,780,702)
Class C   (4,004,005)   (12,182,076)   (1,389,865)   (3,662,866)
Class I   (103,141,379)   (426,635,179)   (93,751,260)   (705,769,539)
Class R   (986,127)   (2,008,209)   (15,687)   (57)
Class R6   (33,001,986)   (107,210,543)   (2,642,780)   (127,494,556)
Class Y   (4,619,933)   (7,824,761)   (56)   (41,516)
    (169,813,301)   (621,791,225)   (142,500,648)   (957,749,236)
Decrease in net assets derived from capital share transactions   (110,882,411)   (293,304,502)   (105,103,196)   (518,228,462)
Net Decrease in Net Assets   (125,590,701)   (592,391,461)   (124,317,987)   (802,154,812)
                     
Net Assets:                    
Beginning of period   914,389,981    1,506,781,442    675,648,949    1,477,803,761 
End of period  $788,799,280   $914,389,981   $551,330,962   $675,648,949 
f Consolidated statements of changes in net assets

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Financial highlights

Delaware Global Equity Fund II Class A

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended

9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $8.06   $12.72   $13.72   $9.64   $11.90   $13.84 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income2   0.07    0.13    0.20    0.26    0.29    0.29 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.49)   0.12    (0.07)   4.23    (2.13)   (0.34)
Total from investment operations   (0.42)   0.25    0.13    4.49    (1.84)   (0.05)
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income   (0.07)   (0.11)   (0.42)   (0.23)   (0.30)   (0.32)
Net realized gain       (4.80)   (0.71)   (0.18)   (0.12)   (1.57)
Total dividends and distributions   (0.07)   (4.91)   (1.13)   (0.41)   (0.42)   (1.89)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $7.57   $8.06   $12.72   $13.72   $9.64   $11.90 
                               
Total return3   (5.24%)4   5.75%4   0.51%4   47.07%4   (16.11%)4   0.47%
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $169,411   $197,879   $263,835   $3105   $2605   $3875 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets6   1.17%   1.19%   1.22%   1.22%   1.24%   1.24%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived6   1.26%   1.33%   1.25%   1.24%   1.25%   1.24%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   1.82%   1.25%   1.41%   2.16%   2.43%   2.27%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived   1.73%   1.11%   1.38%   2.14%   2.42%   2.27%
Portfolio turnover   97%7   25%   111%   39%   43%   28%
   
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 and does not reflect the impact of a sales charge.
4 Total return during the period reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor. 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 Fund invests.
7 The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate increased substantially during the six months ended September 30, 2023 due to a change in the Fund’s portfolio managers and associated repositioning.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Financial highlights

Delaware Global Equity Fund II Class C

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended

9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $7.98   $12.69   $13.72   $9.64   $11.90   $13.82 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income2   0.04    0.05    0.09    0.16    0.21    0.21 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.48)   0.11    (0.08)   4.23    (2.13)   (0.35)
Total from investment operations   (0.44)   0.16    0.01    4.39    (1.92)   (0.14)
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income   (0.05)   (0.07)   (0.33)   (0.13)   (0.22)   (0.21)
Net realized gain       (4.80)   (0.71)   (0.18)   (0.12)   (1.57)
Total dividends and distributions   (0.05)   (4.87)   (1.04)   (0.31)   (0.34)   (1.78)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $7.49   $7.98   $12.69   $13.72   $9.64   $11.90 
                               
Total return3   (5.60%)4   4.84%4   (0.32%)   45.88%   (16.75%)   (0.21%)
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $1,989   $2,384   $4,780   $75   $105   $225 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets6   1.92%   2.04%   2.04%   2.03%   2.00%   1.94%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived6   2.01%   2.27%   2.04%   2.03%   2.00%   1.94%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   1.06%   0.44%   0.64%   1.34%   1.76%   1.64%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived   0.97%   0.21%   0.64%   1.34%   1.76%   1.64%
Portfolio turnover   97%7   25%   111%   39%   43%   28%
   
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 and does not reflect the impact of a sales charge.
4 Total return during the period reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor. 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 Fund invests.
7 The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate increased substantially during the six months ended September 30, 2023 due to a change in the Fund’s portfolio managers and associated repositioning.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Global Equity Fund II Class I

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $8.09   $12.74   $13.73   $9.64   $11.91   $13.85 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income2   0.09    0.16    0.24    0.29    0.33    0.34 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.50)   0.12    (0.07)   4.24    (2.14)   (0.35)
Total from investment operations   (0.41)   0.28    0.17    4.53    (1.81)   (0.01)
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income   (0.08)   (0.13)   (0.45)   (0.26)   (0.34)   (0.36)
Net realized gain       (4.80)   (0.71)   (0.18)   (0.12)   (1.57)
Total dividends and distributions   (0.08)   (4.93)   (1.16)   (0.44)   (0.46)   (1.93)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $7.60   $8.09   $12.74   $13.73   $9.64   $11.91 
                               
Total return3   (5.11%)   5.99%   0.81%   47.60%   (15.90%)   0.78%
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $88,236   $117,590   $205,264   $2684   $2424   $3744 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets5   0.92%   0.92%   0.92%   0.92%   0.92%   0.93%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived5   1.01%   0.93%   0.94%   0.95%   0.95%   0.95%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   2.13%   1.58%   1.72%   2.46%   2.76%   2.58%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived   2.04%   1.57%   1.70%   2.43%   2.73%   2.56%
Portfolio turnover   97%6   25%   111%   39%   43%   28%
   
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 during the period 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 Fund invests.
6 The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate increased substantially during the six months ended September 30, 2023 due to a change in the Fund’s portfolio managers and associated repositioning.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Global Equity Fund II Class R

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended

9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $8.04   $12.72   $13.73   $9.65   $11.91   $13.84 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income2   0.06    0.10    0.15    0.22    0.26    0.25 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.49)   0.12    (0.07)   4.23    (2.13)   (0.33)
Total from investment operations   (0.43)   0.22    0.08    4.45    (1.87)   (0.08)
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income   (0.06)   (0.10)   (0.38)   (0.19)   (0.27)   (0.28)
Net realized gain       (4.80)   (0.71)   (0.18)   (0.12)   (1.57)
Total dividends and distributions   (0.06)   (4.90)   (1.09)   (0.37)   (0.39)   (1.85)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $7.55   $8.04   $12.72   $13.73   $9.65   $11.91 
                               
Total return3   (5.36%)4   5.37%4   0.18%   46.59%   (16.36%)   0.22%
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $220   $232   $3085   $5,6   $16   $16 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets7   1.42%   1.47%   1.54%   1.54%   1.53%   1.52%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived7   1.51%   1.48%   1.54%   1.54%   1.53%   1.52%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   1.54%   0.92%   1.09%   1.89%   2.14%   1.97%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived   1.45%   0.91%   1.09%   1.89%   2.14%   1.97%
Portfolio turnover   97%8   25%   111%   39%   43%   28%
   
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.
4 Total return during the period reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor. Performance would have been lower had the waivers not been in effect.
5 Rounds to less than $500 thousands.
6 Net assets reported in millions.
7 Expense ratios do not include expenses of any investment companies in which the Fund invests.
8 The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate increased substantially during the six months ended September 30, 2023 due to a change in the Fund’s portfolio managers and associated repositioning.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Global Equity Fund II Class R6

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $8.12   $12.76   $13.74   $9.65   $11.92   $13.86 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income2   0.08    0.19    0.26    0.30    0.35    0.30 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.49)   0.10    (0.06)   4.24    (2.14)   (0.29)
Total from investment operations   (0.41)   0.29    0.20    4.54    (1.79)   0.01 
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income   (0.09)   (0.13)   (0.47)   (0.27)   (0.36)   (0.38)
Net realized gain       (4.80)   (0.71)   (0.18)   (0.12)   (1.57)
Total dividends and distributions   (0.09)   (4.93)   (1.18)   (0.45)   (0.48)   (1.95)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $7.62   $8.12   $12.76   $13.74   $9.65   $11.92 
                               
Total return3   (5.15%)4   6.09%   0.99%   47.70%   (15.76%)   0.93%
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $1,178   $1,130   $14,281   $245   $175   $225 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets6   0.86%   0.83%   0.79%   0.79%   0.79%   0.78%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived6   0.95%   0.83%   0.79%   0.79%   0.79%   0.78%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   2.05%   1.68%   1.90%   2.54%   2.87%   2.40%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived   1.96%   1.68%   1.90%   2.54%   2.87%   2.40%
Portfolio turnover   97%7   25%   111%   39%   43%   28%
   
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.
4 Total return during the period 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 Fund invests.
7 The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate increased substantially during the six months ended September 30, 2023 due to a change in the Fund’s portfolio managers and associated repositioning.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Global Equity Fund II Class Y

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $8.06   $12.72   $13.72   $9.64   $11.90   $13.84 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income2   0.08    0.13    0.20    0.26    0.30    0.30 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.50)   0.12    (0.07)   4.23    (2.13)   (0.34)
Total from investment operations   (0.42)   0.25    0.13    4.49    (1.83)   (0.04)
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income   (0.07)   (0.11)   (0.42)   (0.23)   (0.31)   (0.33)
Net realized gain       (4.80)   (0.71)   (0.18)   (0.12)   (1.57)
Total dividends and distributions   (0.07)   (4.91)   (1.13)   (0.41)   (0.43)   (1.90)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $7.57   $8.06   $12.72   $13.72   $9.64   $11.90 
                               
Total return3   (5.25%)4   5.74%4   0.53%   47.11%   (16.06%)   0.49%
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $1,108   $1,409   $1,612   $25   $55   $75 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets6   1.17%   1.18%   1.18%   1.18%   1.19%   1.21%7
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived6   1.26%   1.19%   1.18%   1.18%   1.19%   1.21%7
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   1.85%   1.26%   1.45%   2.25%   2.49%   2.30%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived   1.76%   1.25%   1.45%   2.25%   2.49%   2.30%
Portfolio turnover   97%8   25%   111%   39%   43%   28%
   
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.
4 Total return during the period reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor. 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 Fund invests.
7 Expense ratio based on the period excluding reorganization expenses was 1.19%.
8 The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate increased substantially during the six months ended September 30, 2023 due to a change in the Fund’s portfolio managers and associated repositioning.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware International Equity Fund II Class A

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended

9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $14.91   $16.57   $18.54   $11.08   $14.93   $18.08 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income2   0.18    0.16    0.21    0.16    0.32    0.16 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.88)   (0.31)   (1.76)   7.48    (3.81)   (1.33)
Total from investment operations   (0.70)   (0.15)   (1.55)   7.64    (3.49)   (1.17)
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income           (0.42)   (0.18)   (0.36)   (0.07)
Net realized gain       (1.51)               (1.91)
Total dividends and distributions       (1.51)   (0.42)   (0.18)   (0.36)   (1.98)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $14.21   $14.91   $16.57   $18.54   $11.08   $14.93 
                               
Total return3   (4.70%)4   0.23%4   (8.50%)   69.18%4   (24.08%)4   (6.19%)4
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $36,283   $41,665   $53,118   $665   $455   $755 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets6   1.15%   1.37%   1.45%   1.55%   1.56%   1.55%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived6   1.64%   1.79%   1.45%   1.76%   1.77%   1.75%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   2.41%   1.10%   1.13%   1.08%   2.19%   0.99%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived   1.92%   0.68%   1.13%   0.87%   1.98%   0.79%
Portfolio turnover   92%7   36%   119%   20%   26%   85%
   
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 and does not reflect the impact of a sales charge.
4 Total return during the period reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor. 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 Fund invests.
7 The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate increased substantially during the six months ended September 30, 2023 due to a change in the Fund’s portfolio managers and associated repositioning.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware International Equity Fund II Class C

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended

9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $13.53   $15.29   $17.16   $10.28   $13.89   $16.99 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income2   0.11    0.06    0.04    0.02    0.22    0.06 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.80)   (0.31)   (1.62)   6.95    (3.55)   (1.25)
Total from investment operations   (0.69)   (0.25)   (1.58)   6.97    (3.33)   (1.19)
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income           (0.29)   (0.09)   (0.28)    
Net realized gain       (1.51)               (1.91)
Total dividends and distributions       (1.51)   (0.29)   (0.09)   (0.28)   (1.91)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $12.84   $13.53   $15.29   $17.16   $10.28   $13.89 
                               
Total return3   (5.10%)4   (0.42%)4   (9.30%)   67.92%4   (24.55%)4   (6.74%)4
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $350   $396   $650   $15   $15   $25 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets6   1.90%   2.12%   2.28%   2.31%   2.20%   2.13%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived6   2.39%   2.52%   2.28%   2.52%   2.41%   2.33%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   1.65%   0.44%   0.23%   0.18%   1.57%   0.39%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets prior to fees waived   1.16%   0.04%   0.23%   (0.03%)   1.36%   0.19%
Portfolio turnover   92%7   36%   119%   20%   26%   85%
   
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 and does not reflect the impact of a sales charge.
4 Total return during the period reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor. 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 Fund invests.
7 The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate increased substantially during the six months ended September 30, 2023 due to a change in the Fund’s portfolio managers and associated repositioning.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware International Equity Fund II Class I

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended

9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $15.43   $17.03   $19.05   $11.37   $15.30   $18.48 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income2   0.21    0.24    0.30    0.22    0.39    0.24 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.91)   (0.33)   (1.83)   7.70    (3.89)   (1.37)
Total from investment operations   (0.70)   (0.09)   (1.53)   7.92    (3.50)   (1.13)
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income           (0.49)   (0.24)   (0.43)   (0.14)
Net realized gain       (1.51)               (1.91)
Total dividends and distributions       (1.51)   (0.49)   (0.24)   (0.43)   (2.05)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $14.73   $15.43   $17.03   $19.05   $11.37   $15.30 
                               
Total return3   (4.54%)4   0.58%4   (8.21%)   69.97%4   (23.71%)4   (5.79%)4
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $21,913   $40,058   $66,566   $925   $745   $955 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets6   0.90%   1.06%   1.08%   1.12%   1.11%   1.12%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived6   1.39%   1.26%   1.08%   1.33%   1.32%   1.32%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   2.72%   1.62%   1.54%   1.48%   2.60%   1.43%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived   2.23%   1.42%   1.54%   1.27%   2.39%   1.23%
Portfolio turnover   92%7   36%   119%   20%   26%   85%
   
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.
4 Total return during the period 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 Fund invests.
7 The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate increased substantially during the six months ended September 30, 2023 due to a change in the Fund’s portfolio managers and associated repositioning.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware International Equity Fund II Class R

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $14.84   $16.52   $18.50   $11.06   $14.90   $18.05 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income2   0.16    0.07    0.50    0.14    0.30    0.14 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.88)   (0.24)   (2.10)   7.47    (3.79)   (1.33)
Total from investment operations   (0.72)   (0.17)   (1.60)   7.61    (3.49)   (1.19)
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income           (0.38)   (0.17)   (0.35)   (0.05)
Net realized gain       (1.51)               (1.91)
Total dividends and distributions       (1.51)   (0.38)   (0.17)   (0.35)   (1.96)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $14.12   $14.84   $16.52   $18.50   $11.06   $14.90 
                               
Total return3   (4.85%)4   0.10%4   (8.79%)   68.98%4   (24.13%)4   (6.33%)4
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $146   $132   $6   $5,6   $5,6   $5,6 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets7   1.40%   1.47%   1.75%   1.69%   1.67%   1.69%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived7   1.89%   1.89%   1.75%   1.90%   1.88%   1.89%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   2.16%   0.52%   2.66%   0.98%   2.03%   0.85%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived   1.67%   0.10%   2.66%   0.77%   1.82%   0.65%
Portfolio turnover   92%8   36%   119%   20%   26%   85%
                               
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.
4 Total return during the period reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor. 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 Fund invests.
8 The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate increased substantially during the six months ended September 30, 2023 due to a change in the Fund’s portfolio managers and associated repositioning.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware International Equity Fund II Class R6

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $15.48   $17.08   $19.11   $11.40   $15.34   $18.53 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income2   0.21    0.23    0.32    0.24    0.43    0.28 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.91)   (0.32)   (1.83)   7.74    (3.91)   (1.39)
Total from investment operations   (0.70)   (0.09)   (1.51)   7.98    (3.48)   (1.11)
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income           (0.52)   (0.27)   (0.46)   (0.17)
Net realized gain       (1.51)               (1.91)
Total dividends and distributions       (1.51)   (0.52)   (0.27)   (0.46)   (2.08)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $14.78   $15.48   $17.08   $19.11   $11.40   $15.34 
                               
Total return3   (4.52%)4   0.58%4   (8.08%)   70.31%4   (23.58%)4   (5.66%)4
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $38,606   $44,969   $66,050   $905   $845   $1055 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets6   0.85%   1.03%   0.92%   0.94%   0.93%   0.91%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived6   1.34%   1.16%   0.92%   1.15%   1.14%   1.11%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   2.72%   1.51%   1.69%   1.62%   2.84%   1.72%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived   2.23%   1.38%   1.69%   1.41%   2.63%   1.52%
Portfolio turnover   92%7   36%   119%   20%   26%   85%
   
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.
4 Total return during the period 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 Fund invests.
7 The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate increased substantially during the six months ended September 30, 2023 due to a change in the Fund’s portfolio managers and associated repositioning.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware International Equity Fund II Class Y

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $15.22   $16.85   $18.85   $11.26   $15.16   $18.33 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income2   0.19    0.18    0.23    0.20    0.38    0.20 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.91)   (0.30)   (1.79)   7.60    (3.89)   (1.36)
Total from investment operations   (0.72)   (0.12)   (1.56)   7.80    (3.51)   (1.16)
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income           (0.44)   (0.21)   (0.39)   (0.10)
Net realized gain       (1.51)               (1.91)
Total dividends and distributions       (1.51)   (0.44)   (0.21)   (0.39)   (2.01)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $14.50   $15.22   $16.85   $18.85   $11.26   $15.16 
                               
Total return3   (4.73%)4   0.41%4   (8.43%)   69.55%4   (23.93%)4   (6.04%)4
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $669   $689   $953   $15   $15   $25 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets6   1.15%   1.29%   1.34%   1.36%   1.41%   1.36%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived6   1.64%   1.50%   1.34%   1.57%   1.62%   1.56%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   2.39%   1.24%   1.23%   1.32%   2.52%   1.17%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived   1.90%   1.03%   1.23%   1.11%   2.31%   0.97%
Portfolio turnover   92%7   36%   119%   20%   26%   85%
   
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.
4 Total return during the period reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor. 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 Fund invests.
7 The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate increased substantially during the six months ended September 30, 2023 due to a change in the Fund’s portfolio managers and associated repositioning.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Ivy Core Bond Fund Class A

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
 ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $9.34   $10.15   $10.79   $10.49   $10.66   $10.57 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income2   0.20    0.30    0.18    0.20    0.27    0.32 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.58)   (0.80)   (0.59)   0.57    (0.07)   0.09 
Total from investment operations   (0.38)   (0.50)   (0.41)   0.77    0.20    0.41 
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income   (0.19)   (0.31)   (0.20)   (0.22)   (0.28)   (0.32)
Net realized gain           (0.03)   (0.25)   (0.09)    
Total dividends and distributions   (0.19)   (0.31)   (0.23)   (0.47)   (0.37)   (0.32)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $8.77   $9.34   $10.15   $10.79   $10.49   $10.66 
                               
Total return3   (4.09%)   (4.91%)   (3.95%)   7.32%   1.79%   3.96%
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $120,663   $135,039   $177,936   $2194   $1994   $1774 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets5   0.70%   0.78%   0.86%   0.87%   1.00%   1.02%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived5   0.97%   1.09%   0.98%   0.97%   1.02%   1.05%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   4.28%   3.12%   1.65%   1.77%   2.48%   2.95%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived   4.01%   2.81%   1.53%   1.67%   2.46%   2.92%
Portfolio turnover   47%   128%   86%   98%   118%   91%
   
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 and does not reflect the impact of a sales charge. Total return during the period reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor. 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Ivy Core Bond Fund Class C

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $9.34   $10.15   $10.79   $10.49   $10.66   $10.57 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income2   0.16    0.21    0.09    0.11    0.19    0.25 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.57)   (0.79)   (0.59)   0.58    (0.07)   0.09 
Total from investment operations   (0.41)   (0.58)   (0.50)   0.69    0.12    0.34 
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income   (0.16)   (0.23)   (0.11)   (0.14)   (0.20)   (0.25)
Net realized gain           (0.03)   (0.25)   (0.09)    
Total dividends and distributions   (0.16)   (0.23)   (0.14)   (0.39)   (0.29)   (0.25)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $8.77   $9.34   $10.15   $10.79   $10.49   $10.66 
                               
Total return3   (4.45%)   (5.69%)   (4.71%)   6.50%   1.02%   3.25%
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $3,107   $4,022   $6,362   $114   $144   $134 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets5   1.45%   1.61%   1.66%   1.64%   1.75%   1.71%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived5   1.72%   2.02%   1.76%   1.74%   1.77%   1.74%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   3.53%   2.27%   0.85%   1.01%   1.73%   2.26%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived   3.26%   1.86%   0.75%   0.91%   1.71%   2.23%
Portfolio turnover   47%   128%   86%   98%   118%   91%
   
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 and does not reflect the impact of a sales charge. Total return during the period reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor. 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Ivy Core Bond Fund Class I

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $9.34   $10.15   $10.79   $10.49   $10.66   $10.57 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income2   0.21    0.32    0.22    0.24    0.32    0.37 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.57)   (0.79)   (0.59)   0.58    (0.07)   0.09 
Total from investment operations   (0.36)   (0.47)   (0.37)   0.82    0.25    0.46 
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income   (0.21)   (0.34)   (0.24)   (0.27)   (0.33)   (0.37)
Net realized gain           (0.03)   (0.25)   (0.09)    
Total dividends and distributions   (0.21)   (0.34)   (0.27)   (0.52)   (0.42)   (0.37)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $8.77   $9.34   $10.15   $10.79   $10.49   $10.66 
                               
Total return3   (3.97%)   (4.61%)   (3.55%)   7.77%   2.25%   4.46%
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $192,650   $250,769   $493,000   $7724   $7424   $5864 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets5   0.45%   0.45%   0.45%   0.45%   0.54%   0.54%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived5   0.72%   0.64%   0.71%   0.72%   0.73%   0.74%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   4.53%   3.37%   2.06%   2.20%   2.93%   3.43%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived   4.26%   3.18%   1.80%   1.93%   2.74%   3.23%
Portfolio turnover   47%   128%   86%   98%   118%   91%
                               
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 during the period 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Ivy Core Bond Fund Class R

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $9.34   $10.15   $10.79   $10.49   $10.66   $10.57 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income2   0.18    0.28    0.14    0.16    0.24    0.29 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.56)   (0.81)   (0.59)   0.57    (0.07)   0.09 
Total from investment operations   (0.38)   (0.53)   (0.45)   0.73    0.17    0.38 
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income   (0.18)   (0.28)   (0.16)   (0.18)   (0.25)   (0.29)
Net realized gain           (0.03)   (0.25)   (0.09)    
Total dividends and distributions   (0.18)   (0.28)   (0.19)   (0.43)   (0.34)   (0.29)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $8.78   $9.34   $10.15   $10.79   $10.49   $10.66 
                               
Total return3   (4.10%)   (5.17%)   (4.28%)   6.97%   1.48%   3.67%
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $868   $891   $863   $14   $14   $14 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets5   0.95%   1.03%   1.21%   1.20%   1.30%   1.30%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived5   1.22%   1.20%   1.34%   1.30%   1.32%   1.33%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   4.03%   2.95%   1.30%   1.46%   2.18%   2.67%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived   3.76%   2.78%   1.17%   1.36%   2.16%   2.64%
Portfolio turnover   47%   128%   86%   98%   118%   91%
   
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 during the period reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor. 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Ivy Core Bond Fund Class R6

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended

9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $9.34   $10.15   $10.79   $10.49   $10.66   $10.57 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income2   0.21    0.32    0.22    0.24    0.32    0.37 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.57)   (0.79)   (0.59)   0.58    (0.07)   0.09 
Total from investment operations   (0.36)   (0.47)   (0.37)   0.82    0.25    0.46 
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income   (0.21)   (0.34)   (0.24)   (0.27)   (0.33)   (0.37)
Net realized gain           (0.03)   (0.25)   (0.09)    
Total dividends and distributions   (0.21)   (0.34)   (0.27)   (0.52)   (0.42)   (0.37)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $8.77   $9.34   $10.15   $10.79   $10.49   $10.66 
                               
Total return3   (3.95%)   (4.60%)   (3.55%)   7.77%   2.25%   4.46%
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $58,820   $74,458   $147,696   $1844   $1334   $1104 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets5   0.41%   0.45%   0.45%   0.45%   0.54%   0.54%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived5   0.68%   0.62%   0.58%   0.57%   0.58%   0.58%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   4.56%   3.35%   2.06%   2.20%   2.94%   3.41%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived   4.29%   3.18%   1.93%   2.08%   2.90%   3.37%
Portfolio turnover   47%   128%   86%   98%   118%   91%
   
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 during the period 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Ivy Core Bond Fund Class Y

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $9.34   $10.15   $10.79   $10.49   $10.66   $10.57 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income2   0.20    0.30    0.18    0.20    0.27    0.33 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.58)   (0.80)   (0.59)   0.57    (0.07)   0.09 
Total from investment operations   (0.38)   (0.50)   (0.41)   0.77    0.20    0.42 
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income   (0.19)   (0.31)   (0.20)   (0.22)   (0.28)   (0.33)
Net realized gain           (0.03)   (0.25)   (0.09)    
Total dividends and distributions   (0.19)   (0.31)   (0.23)   (0.47)   (0.37)   (0.33)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $8.77   $9.34   $10.15   $10.79   $10.49   $10.66 
                               
Total return3   (4.09%)   (4.90%)   (3.94%)   7.33%   1.82%   4.04%
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $4,564   $4,909   $6,186   $74   $104   $54 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets5   0.70%   0.76%   0.86%   0.87%   0.96%   0.95%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived5   0.97%   0.95%   0.99%   0.97%   0.98%   0.98%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   4.28%   3.16%   1.65%   1.78%   2.48%   3.03%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived   4.01%   2.97%   1.52%   1.68%   2.46%   3.00%
Portfolio turnover   47%   128%   86%   98%   118%   91%
   
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 during the period reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor. 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Ivy Core Equity Fund Class A

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

  

Six months
ended
9/30/231

   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $14.69   $18.10   $18.01   $11.73   $13.47   $14.78 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income2   0.01    0.05    0.04    0.06    0.06    0.09 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   0.50    (1.36)   2.56    6.65    (0.29)   0.60 
Total from investment operations   0.51    (1.31)   2.60    6.71    (0.23)   0.69 
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income       (0.08)   (0.09)   (0.04)   (0.09)   (0.09)
Net realized gain       (2.02)   (2.42)   (0.39)   (1.42)   (1.91)
Total dividends and distributions       (2.10)   (2.51)   (0.43)   (1.51)   (2.00)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $15.20   $14.69   $18.10   $18.01   $11.73   $13.47 
                               
Total return3   3.47%4   (6.71%)4   13.88%   57.58%   (3.57%)   5.56%
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $2,450,696   $2,574,630   $3,424,139   $3,4115   $2,4095   $2,8955 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets6   1.00%   1.00%   0.97%   1.00%   1.03%   1.02%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived6   1.03%   1.03%   0.97%   1.00%   1.03%   1.02%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   0.18%   0.32%   0.19%   0.36%   0.42%   0.64%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived   0.15%   0.29%   0.19%   0.36%   0.42%   0.64%
Portfolio turnover   17%   37%   36%   49%   66%   97%
   
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 and does not reflect the impact of a sales charge.
4 Total return during the period reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor. 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Ivy Core Equity Fund Class C

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended

9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $11.09   $14.27   $14.65   $9.63   $11.31   $12.69 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment loss2   (0.03)3    (0.06)   (0.11)   (0.06)   (0.05)   (0.03)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   0.37    (1.10)   2.10    5.45    (0.22)   0.51 
Total from investment operations   0.34    (1.16)   1.99    5.39    (0.27)   0.48 
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income           (0.01)       (0.01)    
Net realized gain       (2.02)   (2.36)   (0.37)   (1.40)   (1.86)
Total dividends and distributions       (2.02)   (2.37)   (0.37)   (1.41)   (1.86)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $11.43   $11.09   $14.27   $14.65   $9.63   $11.31 
                               
Total return4   3.07%5   (7.48%)5   12.85%   56.31%   (4.44%)   4.74%
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $15,774   $17,253   $27,556   $336   $376   $526 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets7   1.75%   1.84%   1.85%   1.88%   1.89%   1.85%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived7   1.78%   1.99%   1.85%   1.88%   1.89%   1.85%
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets   (0.57%)   (0.52%)   (0.70%)   (0.51%)   (0.44%)   (0.20%)
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets prior to fees waived   (0.60%)   (0.67%)   (0.70%)   (0.51%)   (0.44%)   (0.20%)
Portfolio turnover   17%   37%   36%   49%   66%   97%
                               
1 Ratios have been annualized and total return and portfolio turnover have not been annualized.
2 Calculated using average shares outstanding.
3 The per share amount of net investment income (loss) does not directly correlate to the amounts reported in the Statements of operations due to class specific expenses.
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 and does not reflect the impact of a sales charge.
5 Total return during the period reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor. 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Ivy Core Equity Fund Class I

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended

9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $17.67   $21.24   $20.77   $13.47   $15.27   $16.48 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income2   0.04    0.10    0.08    0.10    0.10    0.14 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   0.59    (1.57)   2.93    7.66    (0.37)   0.69 
Total from investment operations   0.63    (1.47)   3.01    7.76    (0.27)   0.83 
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income       (0.08)   (0.12)   (0.07)   (0.11)   (0.13)
Net realized gain       (2.02)   (2.42)   (0.39)   (1.42)   (1.91)
Total dividends and distributions       (2.10)   (2.54)   (0.46)   (1.53)   (2.04)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $18.30   $17.67   $21.24   $20.77   $13.47   $15.27 
                               
Total return3   3.57%4   (6.46%)   14.00%   57.92%   (3.38%)   5.84%
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $677,877   $744,911   $1,070,912   $1,1015   $8615   $1,0895 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets6   0.75%   0.78%   0.79%   0.81%   0.83%   0.81%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived6   0.78%   0.78%   0.79%   0.81%   0.83%   0.81%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   0.44%   0.55%   0.37%   0.55%   0.63%   0.85%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived   0.41%   0.55%   0.37%   0.55%   0.63%   0.85%
Portfolio turnover   17%   37%   36%   49%   66%   97%
   
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.
4 Total return during the period 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Ivy Core Equity Fund Class R

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended

9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $14.47   $17.88   $17.82   $11.62   $13.36   $14.67 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income (loss)2   3    0.01    (0.04)   (0.01)   0.01    0.03 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   0.48    (1.35)   2.53    6.59    (0.30)   0.60 
Total from investment operations   0.48    (1.34)   2.49    6.58    (0.29)   0.63 
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income       (0.05)   (0.04)       (0.03)   (0.03)
Net realized gain       (2.02)   (2.39)   (0.38)   (1.42)   (1.91)
Total dividends and distributions       (2.07)   (2.43)   (0.38)   (1.45)   (1.94)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $14.95   $14.47   $17.88   $17.82   $11.62   $13.36 
                               
Total return4   3.32%5   (6.98%)5   13.42%   56.93%   (3.93%)   5.16%
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $168   $231   $212   $16   $6,7   $16 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets8   1.25%   1.30%   1.39%   1.40%   1.42%   1.40%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived8   1.28%   1.31%   1.39%   1.40%   1.42%   1.40%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets   (0.05%)   0.03%   (0.22%)   (0.04%)   0.04%   0.22%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets prior to fees waived   (0.08%)   0.02%   (0.22%)   (0.04%)   0.04%   0.22%
Portfolio turnover   17%   37%   36%   49%   66%   97%
   
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.
5 Total return during the period reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor. Performance would have been lower had the waivers not been in effect.
6 Net assets reported in millions.
7 Rounds to less than $500 thousands.
8 Expense ratios do not include expenses of any investment companies in which the Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Ivy Core Equity Fund Class R6

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $17.73   $21.31   $20.82   $13.50   $15.30   $16.51 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income2   0.04    0.12    0.12    0.12    0.13    0.16 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   0.60    (1.59)   2.94    7.68    (0.37)   0.69 
Total from investment operations   0.64    (1.47)   3.06    7.80    (0.24)   0.85 
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income       (0.09)   (0.15)   (0.09)   (0.14)   (0.15)
Net realized gain       (2.02)   (2.42)   (0.39)   (1.42)   (1.91)
Total dividends and distributions       (2.11)   (2.57)   (0.48)   (1.56)   (2.06)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $18.37   $17.73   $21.31   $20.82   $13.50   $15.30 
                               
Total return3   3.61%4   (6.44%)   14.23%   58.14%   (3.23%)   6.01%
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $61,280   $48,677   $91,633   $905   $315   $455 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets6   0.72%   0.69%   0.64%   0.66%   0.67%   0.65%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived6   0.76%   0.69%   0.64%   0.66%   0.67%   0.65%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   0.45%   0.64%   0.52%   0.68%   0.78%   0.97%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived   0.41%   0.64%   0.52%   0.68%   0.78%   0.97%
Portfolio turnover   17%   37%   36%   49%   66%   97%
                               
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.
4 Total return during the period 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Ivy Core Equity Fund Class Y

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six month
ended

9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $16.83   $20.38   $20.01   $13.00   $14.78   $16.02 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income2   0.02    0.07    0.07    0.09    0.09    0.13 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   0.56    (1.52)   2.83    7.37    (0.34)   0.67 
Total from investment operations   0.58    (1.45)   2.90    7.46    (0.25)   0.80 
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income       (0.08)   (0.11)   (0.06)   (0.11)   (0.13)
Net realized gain       (2.02)   (2.42)   (0.39)   (1.42)   (1.91)
Total dividends and distributions       (2.10)   (2.53)   (0.45)   (1.53)   (2.04)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $17.41   $16.83   $20.38   $20.01   $13.00   $14.78 
                               
Total return3   3.45%   (6.63%)   13.99%   57.75%   (3.37%)   5.81%
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $25,812   $25,065   $29,855   $264   $234   $454 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets5   1.00%   0.94%   0.84%   0.85%   0.84%   0.84%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived5   1.03%   0.97%   1.04%   1.05%   1.08%   1.05%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   0.18%   0.39%   0.32%   0.50%   0.60%   0.80%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived   0.15%   0.36%   0.12%   0.30%   0.36%   0.59%
Portfolio turnover   17%   37%   36%   49%   66%   97%
   
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 during the period reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor. 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Ivy Global Bond Fund Class A

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $9.09   $9.57   $10.26   $9.26   $9.71   $9.68 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income2   0.16    0.24    0.25    0.32    0.34    0.32 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.35)   (0.44)   (0.69)   0.95    (0.59)   0.01 
Total from investment operations   (0.19)   (0.20)   (0.44)   1.27    (0.25)   0.33 
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income   (0.16)   (0.28)   (0.25)   (0.27)   (0.20)   (0.28)
Net realized gain                       (0.02)
Total dividends and distributions   (0.16)   (0.28)   (0.25)   (0.27)   (0.20)   (0.30)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $8.74   $9.09   $9.57   $10.26   $9.26   $9.71 
                               
Total return3   (2.10%)   (2.00%)   (4.39%)   13.77%   (2.69%)   3.47%
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $98,581   $111,266   $150,133   $1784   $1704   $2114 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets5   0.96%   0.96%   0.96%   0.96%   0.99%   0.99%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived5   1.06%   1.24%   1.19%   1.20%   1.22%   1.23%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   3.58%   2.64%   2.46%   3.18%   3.43%   3.32%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived   3.48%   2.36%   2.23%   2.94%   3.20%   3.08%
Portfolio turnover   71%   124%   50%   43%   38%   35%
   
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 and does not reflect the impact of a sales charge. Total return during the period reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor. 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Ivy Global Bond Fund Class C

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended

9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $9.09   $9.57   $10.25   $9.26   $9.71   $9.68 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income2   0.13    0.17    0.17    0.25    0.26    0.25 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.36)   (0.43)   (0.68)   0.94    (0.59)   0.01 
Total from investment operations   (0.23)   (0.26)   (0.51)   1.19    (0.33)   0.26 
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income   (0.13)   (0.22)   (0.17)   (0.20)   (0.12)   (0.21)
Net realized gain                       (0.02)
Total dividends and distributions   (0.13)   (0.22)   (0.17)   (0.20)   (0.12)   (0.23)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $8.73   $9.09   $9.57   $10.25   $9.26   $9.71 
                               
Total return3   (2.59%)   (2.68%)   (5.04%)   12.81%   (3.42%)   2.71%
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $1,662   $2,675   $3,499   $44   $64   $94 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets5   1.71%   1.71%   1.72%   1.72%   1.74%   1.73%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived5   1.81%   2.06%   1.97%   1.96%   1.98%   1.93%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   2.82%   1.91%   1.69%   2.45%   2.68%   2.58%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived   2.72%   1.56%   1.44%   2.21%   2.44%   2.38%
Portfolio turnover   71%   124%   50%   43%   38%   35%
   
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 and does not reflect the impact of a sales charge. Total return during the period reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor. 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Ivy Global Bond Fund Class I

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $9.09   $9.57   $10.25   $9.26   $9.71   $9.68 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income2   0.17    0.26    0.27    0.35    0.36    0.34 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.35)   (0.43)   (0.68)   0.93    (0.59)   0.01 
Total from investment operations   (0.18)   (0.17)   (0.41)   1.28    (0.23)   0.35 
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income   (0.17)   (0.31)   (0.27)   (0.29)   (0.22)   (0.30)
Net realized gain                       (0.02)
Total dividends and distributions   (0.17)   (0.31)   (0.27)   (0.29)   (0.22)   (0.32)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $8.74   $9.09   $9.57   $10.25   $9.26   $9.71 
                               
Total return3   (1.97%)   (1.76%)   (4.08%)   13.90%   (2.45%)   3.73%
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $173,737   $179,446   $198,358   $2414   $2044   $2404 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets5   0.71%   0.72%   0.74%   0.74%   0.74%   0.74%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived5   0.81%   0.75%   0.86%   0.89%   0.89%   0.88%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   3.83%   2.91%   2.67%   3.39%   3.67%   3.58%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived   3.73%   2.88%   2.55%   3.24%   3.52%   3.44%
Portfolio turnover   71%   124%   50%   43%   38%   35%
   
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 during the period 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 Fund invests

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Ivy Global Bond Fund Class R

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended

9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $9.07   $9.55   $10.23   $9.24   $9.69   $9.67 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income2   0.15    0.21    0.20    0.28    0.29    0.27 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.35)   (0.43)   (0.68)   0.93    (0.59)   0.01 
Total from investment operations   (0.20)   (0.22)   (0.48)   1.21    (0.30)   0.28 
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income   (0.15)   (0.26)   (0.20)   (0.22)   (0.15)   (0.24)
Net realized gain                       (0.02)
Total dividends and distributions   (0.15)   (0.26)   (0.20)   (0.22)   (0.15)   (0.26)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $8.72   $9.07   $9.55   $10.23   $9.24   $9.69 
                               
Total return3   (2.23%)4   (2.31%)4   (4.77%)   13.13%   (3.16%)   2.89%
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $231   $257   $260   $5,6   $15   $15 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets7   1.21%   1.29%   1.45%   1.46%   1.47%   1.45%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived7   1.31%   1.31%   1.45%   1.46%   1.47%   1.45%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   3.33%   2.35%   1.96%   2.77%   2.95%   2.86%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived   3.23%   2.33%   1.96%   2.77%   2.95%   2.86%
Portfolio turnover   71%   124%   50%   43%   38%   35%
   
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.
4 Total return during the period reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor. 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Ivy Global Bond Fund Class R6

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $9.09   $9.57   $10.26   $9.26   $9.71   $9.69 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income2   0.17    0.26    0.27    0.34    0.36    0.34 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.35)   (0.43)   (0.68)   0.95    (0.58)   0.01 
Total from investment operations   (0.18)   (0.17)   (0.41)   1.29    (0.22)   0.35 
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income   (0.17)   (0.31)   (0.28)   (0.29)   (0.23)   (0.31)
Net realized gain                       (0.02)
Total dividends and distributions   (0.17)   (0.31)   (0.28)   (0.29)   (0.23)   (0.33)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $8.74   $9.09   $9.57   $10.26   $9.26   $9.71 
                               
Total return3   (1.96%)4   (1.75%)   (4.14%)   14.02%   (2.42%)   3.75%
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $142,656   $132,679   $143,870   $625   $235   $315 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets6   0.67%   0.73%   0.70%   0.72%   0.73%   0.71%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived6   0.77%   0.73%   0.70%   0.72%   0.73%   0.71%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   3.87%   2.90%   2.65%   3.32%   3.69%   3.61%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived   3.77%   2.90%   2.65%   3.32%   3.69%   3.61%
Portfolio turnover   71%   124%   50%   43%   38%   35%
   
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.
4 Total return during the period 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Ivy Global Bond Fund Class Y

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended

9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $9.09   $9.58   $10.26   $9.26   $9.71   $9.69 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income2   0.16    0.25    0.25    0.32    0.34    0.32 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.35)   (0.45)   (0.68)   0.95    (0.59)    
Total from investment operations   (0.19)   (0.20)   (0.43)   1.27    (0.25)   0.32 
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income   (0.16)   (0.29)   (0.25)   (0.27)   (0.20)   (0.28)
Net realized gain                       (0.02)
Total dividends and distributions   (0.16)   (0.29)   (0.25)   (0.27)   (0.20)   (0.30)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $8.74   $9.09   $9.58   $10.26   $9.26   $9.71 
                               
Total return3   (2.08%)   (2.06%)   (4.29%)   13.76%   (2.69%)   3.36%
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $1,845   $1,879   $881   $14   $14   $14 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets5   0.96%   0.96%   0.96%   0.96%   0.99%   0.99%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived5   1.06%   0.99%   1.11%   1.12%   1.23%   1.11%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   3.59%   2.74%   2.42%   3.18%   3.46%   3.29%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived   3.49%   2.71%   2.27%   3.02%   3.22%   3.17%
Portfolio turnover   71%   124%   50%   43%   38%   35%
   
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 during the period reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor. 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Ivy Global Growth Fund Class A

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended

9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $29.35   $54.30   $56.56   $37.75   $43.12   $46.78 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income (loss)2   0.18    0.22    0.08    (0.04)   0.05    0.09 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   0.55    (3.65)   1.81    21.67    (4.97)   1.02 
Total from investment operations   0.73    (3.43)   1.89    21.63    (4.92)   1.11 
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income           (0.19)       (0.09)   (0.08)
Net realized gain       (21.52)   (3.96)   (2.82)   (0.36)   (4.69)
Total dividends and distributions       (21.52)   (4.15)   (2.82)   (0.45)   (4.77)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $30.08   $29.35   $54.30   $56.56   $37.75   $43.12 
                               
Total return3   2.49%4   (4.48%)4   2.84%   57.85%   (11.62%)   3.12%
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $310,955   $333,400   $481,991   $5315   $3695   $4775 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets6   1.19%   1.28%   1.27%   1.34%   1.36%   1.37%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived6   1.37%   1.39%   1.27%   1.34%   1.36%   1.37%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets   1.22%   0.53%   0.14%   (0.08%)   0.11%   0.19%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets prior to fees waived   1.04%   0.42%   0.14%   (0.08%)   0.11%   0.19%
Portfolio turnover   20%   39%   45%   32%   26%   54%
                               
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 and does not reflect the impact of a sales charge.
4 Total return during the period reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor. 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Ivy Global Growth Fund Class C

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended

9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $18.40   $43.16   $45.65   $31.11   $35.84   $39.93 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income (loss)2   0.04    (0.10)3    (0.40)   (0.41)   (0.28)   (0.23)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   0.34    (3.14)   1.51    17.77    (4.09)   0.83 
Total from investment operations   0.38    (3.24)   1.11    17.36    (4.37)   0.60 
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net realized gain       (21.52)   (3.60)   (2.82)   (0.36)   (4.69)
Total dividends and distributions       (21.52)   (3.60)   (2.82)   (0.36)   (4.69)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $18.78   $18.40   $43.16   $45.65   $31.11   $35.84 
                               
Total return4   2.07%5   (5.30%)5   1.88%   56.45%   (12.42%)   2.33%
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $2,043   $2,187   $3,530   $56   $56   $96 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets7   1.95%   2.17%   2.22%   2.25%   2.24%   2.15%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived7   2.12%   2.51%   2.22%   2.25%   2.24%   2.15%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets   0.46%   (0.35%)   (0.84%)   (1.00%)   (0.76%)   (0.60%)
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets prior to fees waived   0.29%   (0.69%)   (0.84%)   (1.00%)   (0.76%)   (0.60%)
Portfolio turnover   20%   39%   45%   32%   26%   54%
  
1Ratios have been annualized and total return and portfolio turnover have not been annualized.
2Calculated using average shares outstanding.
3The per share amount of net investment income (loss) does not directly correlate to the amounts reported in the Statements of operations due to class specific expenses.
4Total 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 and does not reflect the impact of a sales charge.
5Total return during the period reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor. Performance would have been lower had the waivers not been in effect.
6Net assets reported in millions.
7Expense ratios do not include expenses of any investment companies in which the Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Ivy Global Growth Fund Class I

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $30.86   $55.82   $58.10   $38.63   $44.10   $47.72 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income2   0.23    0.37    0.20    0.10    0.18    0.24 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   0.57    (3.75)   1.89    22.20    (5.07)   1.05 
Total from investment operations   0.80    (3.38)   2.09    22.30    (4.89)   1.29 
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income       (0.06)   (0.41)   (0.01)   (0.22)   (0.22)
Net realized gain       (21.52)   (3.96)   (2.82)   (0.36)   (4.69)
Total dividends and distributions       (21.58)   (4.37)   (2.83)   (0.58)   (4.91)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $31.66   $30.86   $55.82   $58.10   $38.63   $44.10 
                               
Total return3   2.59%   (4.25%)   3.09%   58.28%   (11.35%)   3.43%
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $168,736   $196,155   $379,099   $4944   $3464   $4364 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets5   0.95%   1.01%   1.06%   1.06%   1.06%   1.06%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived5   1.12%   1.03%   1.07%   1.09%   1.10%   1.08%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   1.46%   0.85%   0.33%   0.19%   0.40%   0.50%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived   1.29%   0.83%   0.32%   0.16%   0.36%   0.48%
Portfolio turnover   20%   39%   45%   32%   26%   54%
   
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 during the period 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Ivy Global Growth Fund Class R

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $28.46   $53.50   $55.69   $37.32   $42.69   $46.41 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income (loss)2   0.14    0.09    (0.15)   (0.21)   (0.08)   (0.05)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   0.52    (3.61)   1.78    21.40    (4.93)   1.02 
Total from investment operations   0.66    (3.52)   1.63    21.19    (5.01)   0.97 
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income           (0.01)            
Net realized gain       (21.52)   (3.81)   (2.82)   (0.36)   (4.69)
Total dividends and distributions       (21.52)   (3.82)   (2.82)   (0.36)   (4.69)
 
Net asset value, end of period  $29.12   $28.46   $53.50   $55.69   $37.32   $42.69 
Total return3   2.32%4   (4.74%)4   2.46%   57.33%   (11.92%)   2.82%
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $693   $716   $835   $15   $15   $15 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets6   1.45%   1.55%   1.66%   1.68%   1.68%   1.67%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived6   1.62%   1.57%   1.66%   1.68%   1.68%   1.67%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets   0.96%   0.23%   (0.25%)   (0.42%)   (0.18%)   (0.10%)
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets prior to fees waived   0.79%   0.21%   (0.25%)   (0.42%)   (0.18%)   (0.10%)
Portfolio turnover   20%   39%   45%   32%   26%   54%
   
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.
4 Total return during the period reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor. 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Ivy Global Growth Fund Class R6

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $31.04   $56.21   $58.51   $38.85   $44.35   $47.99 
 
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income2   0.24    0.31    0.23    0.16    0.24    0.30 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   0.57    (3.70)   1.96    22.35    (5.10)   1.04 
Total from investment operations   0.81    (3.39)   2.19    22.51    (4.86)   1.34 
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income       (0.26)   (0.53)   (0.03)   (0.28)   (0.29)
Net realized gain       (21.52)   (3.96)   (2.82)   (0.36)   (4.69)
Total dividends and distributions       (21.78)   (4.49)   (2.85)   (0.64)   (4.98)
 
Net asset value, end of period  $31.85   $31.04   $56.21   $58.51   $38.85   $44.35 
 
Total return3   2.61%4   (4.20%)4   3.22%   58.50%   (11.26%)   3.59%
 
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $4,432   $2,908   $2,633   $195   $165   $195 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets6   0.90%   0.98%   0.91%   0.94%   0.94%   0.92%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived6   1.08%   1.00%   0.91%   0.94%   0.94%   0.92%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   1.47%   0.73%   0.37%   0.31%   0.53%   0.64%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived   1.29%   0.71%   0.37%   0.31%   0.53%   0.64%
Portfolio turnover   20%   39%   45%   32%   26%   54%
   
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.
4 Total return during the period 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Ivy Global Growth Fund Class Y

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $29.66   $54.63   $56.88   $37.95   $43.35   $47.00 
 
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income (loss)2   0.18    0.21    0.07    (0.05)   0.08    0.09 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   0.55    (3.66)   1.83    21.80    (5.03)   1.04 
Total from investment operations   0.73    (3.45)   1.90    21.75    (4.95)   1.13 
 
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income           (0.19)       (0.09)   (0.09)
Net realized gain       (21.52)   (3.96)   (2.82)   (0.36)   (4.69)
Total dividends and distributions       (21.52)   (4.15)   (2.82)   (0.45)   (4.78)
 
Net asset value, end of period  $30.39   $29.66   $54.63   $56.88   $37.95   $43.35 
 
Total return3   2.46%4   (4.50%)4   2.85%4   57.86%4   (11.63%)4   3.17%
 
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $1,548   $1,483   $1,962   $35   $25   $55 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets6   1.20%   1.28%   1.28%   1.34%   1.36%   1.33%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived6   1.37%   1.32%   1.32%   1.36%   1.38%   1.33%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets   1.20%   0.51%   0.11%   (0.09%)   0.19%   0.20%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets prior to fees waived   1.03%   0.47%   0.07%   (0.11%)   0.17%   0.20%
Portfolio turnover   20%   39%   45%   32%   26%   54%
   
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.
4 Total return during the period reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor. 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Ivy High Income Fund Class A

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $5.87   $6.73   $7.10   $5.91   $7.20   $7.49 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income2   0.22    0.44    0.46    0.41    0.49    0.50 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.10)   (0.86)   (0.38)   1.21    (1.29)   (0.29)
Total from investment operations   0.12    (0.42)   0.08    1.62    (0.80)   0.21 
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income   (0.21)   (0.44)   (0.45)   (0.43)   (0.49)   (0.50)
Total dividends and distributions   (0.21)   (0.44)   (0.45)   (0.43)   (0.49)   (0.50)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $5.78   $5.87   $6.73   $7.10   $5.91   $7.20 
                               
Total return3   2.09%   (6.02%)4    1.09%5    28.16%   (12.03%)   2.93%
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $1,111,081   $1,196,375   $1,576,813   $1,8166   $1,4656   $1,9306 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets7   0.98%   1.00%   0.95%   0.97%   0.95%   0.95%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived7   0.98%   1.02%   0.95%   0.97%   0.95%   0.95%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   7.36%   7.38%   6.44%   6.16%   6.89%   6.81%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived   7.36%   7.36%   6.44%   6.16%   6.89%   6.81%
Portfolio turnover   14%   50%   48%   59%   30%   41%
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 and does not reflect the impact of a sales charge.
4 Total return during the period reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor. Performance would have been lower had the waivers not been in effect.
5 Payments from affiliates had no impact on net asset value and total return.
6 Net assets reported in millions.
7 Expense ratios do not include expenses of any investment companies in which the Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Financial highlights

Delaware Ivy High Income Fund Class C

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $5.87   $6.73   $7.10   $5.91   $7.20   $7.49 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income2    0.19    0.40    0.40    0.36    0.44    0.45 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.09)   (0.86)   (0.37)   1.22    (1.29)   (0.29)
Total from investment operations   0.10    (0.46)   0.03    1.58    (0.85)   0.16 
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income   (0.19)   (0.40)   (0.40)   (0.39)   (0.44)   (0.45)
Total dividends and distributions   (0.19)   (0.40)   (0.40)   (0.39)   (0.44)   (0.45)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $5.78   $5.87   $6.73   $7.10   $5.91   $7.20 
                               
Total return3   1.71%   (6.70%)4    0.38%4,5     27.28%4    (12.66%)4    2.21%
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $123,409   $141,497   $221,601   $3216   $4476   $6836 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets7    1.73%   1.71%   1.66%   1.66%   1.66%   1.66%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived7    1.73%   1.81%   1.70%   1.70%   1.68%   1.66%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   6.62%   6.64%   5.72%   5.50%   6.17%   6.10%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived   6.62%   6.54%   5.68%   5.46%   6.15%   6.10%
Portfolio turnover   14%   50%   48%   59%   30%   41%
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 and does not reflect the impact of a sales charge.
4 Total return during the period reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor. Performance would have been lower had the waivers not been in effect.
5 Payments from affiliates had no impact on net asset value and total return.
6 Net assets reported in millions.
7 Expense ratios do not include expenses of any investment companies in which the Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Ivy High Income Fund Class I

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $5.87   $6.73   $7.10   $5.91   $7.20   $7.49 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income2    0.22    0.45    0.47    0.43    0.50    0.52 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.09)   (0.85)   (0.37)   1.21    (1.29)   (0.29)
Total from investment operations   0.13    (0.40)   0.10    1.64    (0.79)   0.23 
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income   (0.22)   (0.46)   (0.47)   (0.45)   (0.50)   (0.52)
Total dividends and distributions   (0.22)   (0.46)   (0.47)   (0.45)   (0.50)   (0.52)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $5.78   $5.87   $6.73   $7.10   $5.91   $7.20 
                               
Total return3   2.22%   (5.79%)   1.31%4    28.44%   (11.83%)   3.18%
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $1,001,071   $1,035,891   $1,454,150   $1,8685   $1,4875   $2,0585 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets6    0.73%   0.75%   0.74%   0.75%   0.73%   0.72%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   7.60%   7.61%   6.66%   6.38%   7.11%   7.05%
Portfolio turnover   14%   50%   48%   59%   30%   41%
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.
4 Payments from affiliates had no impact on net asset value and total return.
5 Net assets reported in millions.
6 Expense ratios do not include expenses of any investment companies in which the Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Ivy High Income Fund Class R

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $5.87   $6.73   $7.10   $5.91   $7.20   $7.49 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income2    0.21    0.42    0.43    0.39    0.46    0.47 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.09)   (0.85)   (0.37)   1.21    (1.29)   (0.29)
Total from investment operations   0.12    (0.43)   0.06    1.60    (0.83)   0.18 
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income   (0.21)   (0.43)   (0.43)   (0.41)   (0.46)   (0.47)
Total dividends and distributions   (0.21)   (0.43)   (0.43)   (0.41)   (0.46)   (0.47)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $5.78   $5.87   $6.73   $7.10   $5.91   $7.20 
                               
Total return3   1.96%   (6.29%)   0.71%4    27.67%   (12.36%)   2.58%
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $32,799   $34,322   $44,613   $485   $455   $625 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets6    1.23%   1.28%   1.34%   1.35%   1.32%   1.30%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   7.10%   7.09%   6.05%   5.79%   6.52%   6.47%
Portfolio turnover   14%   50%   48%   59%   30%   41%
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.
4 Payments from affiliates had no impact on net asset value and total return.
5 Net assets reported in millions.
6 Expense ratios do not include expenses of any investment companies in which the Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Ivy High Income Fund Class R6

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $5.87   $6.73   $7.10   $5.91   $7.20   $7.49 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income2    0.23    0.46    0.48    0.44    0.51    0.53 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.10)   (0.86)   (0.37)   1.21    (1.29)   (0.29)
Total from investment operations   0.13    (0.40)   0.11    1.65    (0.78)   0.24 
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income   (0.22)   (0.46)   (0.48)   (0.46)   (0.51)   (0.53)
Total dividends and distributions   (0.22)   (0.46)   (0.48)   (0.46)   (0.51)   (0.53)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $5.78   $5.87   $6.73   $7.10   $5.91   $7.20 
                               
Total return3   2.23%   (5.68%)   1.45%4    28.63%   (11.69%)   3.35%
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $47,154   $59,659   $64,630   $675   $645   $715 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets6    0.69%   0.64%   0.60%   0.60%   0.58%   0.56%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   7.70%   7.78%   6.78%   6.54%   7.27%   7.22%
Portfolio turnover   14%   50%   48%   59%   30%   41%
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.
4 Payments from affiliates had no impact on net asset value and total return.
5 Net assets reported in millions.
6 Expense ratios do not include expenses of any investment companies in which the Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Ivy High Income Fund Class Y

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $5.87   $6.73   $7.10   $5.91   $7.20   $7.49 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income2    0.22    0.44    0.45    0.41    0.49    0.50 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.10)   (0.86)   (0.37)   1.21    (1.29)   (0.29)
Total from investment operations   0.12    (0.42)   0.08    1.62    (0.80)   0.21 
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income   (0.21)   (0.44)   (0.45)   (0.43)   (0.49)   (0.50)
Total dividends and distributions   (0.21)   (0.44)   (0.45)   (0.43)   (0.49)   (0.50)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $5.78   $5.87   $6.73   $7.10   $5.91   $7.20 
                               
Total return3   2.09%   (6.02%)   1.09%4,5    28.17%5    (12.03%)5    2.94%5 
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $56,915   $68,758   $99,847   $1386   $1336   $2396 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets7    0.98%   1.00%   0.96%   0.97%   0.95%   0.95%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived7    0.98%   1.00%   0.99%   1.00%   0.98%   0.96%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   7.37%   7.34%   6.37%   6.17%   6.87%   6.80%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived   7.37%   7.34%   6.34%   6.14%   6.84%   6.79%
Portfolio turnover   14%   50%   48%   59%   30%   41%
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.
4 Payments from affiliates had no impact on net asset value and total return.
5 Total return during the period reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor. 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Ivy International Core Equity Fund Class A

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $18.83   $19.09   $19.82   $13.29   $16.75   $19.98 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income2    0.25    0.38    0.18    0.23    0.26    0.35 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.15)   (0.50)   (0.41)   6.48    (3.30)   (2.11)
Total from investment operations   0.10    (0.12)   (0.23)   6.71    (3.04)   (1.76)
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income       (0.14)   (0.50)   (0.18)   (0.42)   (0.36)
Net realized gain                       (1.11)
Total dividends and distributions       (0.14)   (0.50)   (0.18)   (0.42)   (1.47)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $18.93   $18.83   $19.09   $19.82   $13.29   $16.75 
                               
Total return3   0.53%   (0.55%)   (1.28%)   50.62%   (18.72%)   (8.57%)
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $267,108   $278,607   $329,081   $3884   $3224   $5684 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets5    1.04%   1.11%   1.23%   1.23%   1.25%   1.26%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived5    1.26%   1.42%   1.36%   1.35%   1.31%   1.27%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   2.65%   2.20%   0.89%   1.33%   1.57%   1.90%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived   2.43%   1.89%   0.76%   1.21%   1.51%   1.89%
Portfolio turnover   17%   43%   71%   76%   62%   52%
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 and does not reflect the impact of a sales charge. Total return during the period reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor. 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Ivy International Core Equity Fund Class C

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $16.39   $16.62   $17.33   $11.65   $14.75   $17.77 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income2    0.16    0.22    0.04    0.09    0.14    0.20 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.14)   (0.43)   (0.36)   5.68    (2.91)   (1.87)
Total from investment operations   0.02    (0.21)   (0.32)   5.77    (2.77)   (1.67)
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income       (0.02)   (0.39)   (0.09)   (0.33)   (0.24)
Net realized gain                       (1.11)
Total dividends and distributions       (0.02)   (0.39)   (0.09)   (0.33)   (1.35)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $16.41   $16.39   $16.62   $17.33   $11.65   $14.75 
                               
Total return3   0.12%   (1.23%)   (1.97%)   49.63%   (19.30%)   (9.14%)
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $21,681   $28,549   $45,987   $674   $774   $1634 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets5    1.79%   1.84%   1.92%   1.92%   1.93%   1.91%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived5    2.01%   2.20%   2.06%   2.05%   1.99%   1.92%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   1.90%   1.46%   0.23%   0.58%   0.94%   1.24%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived   1.68%   1.10%   0.09%   0.45%   0.88%   1.23%
Portfolio turnover   17%   43%   71%   76%   62%   52%
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 and does not reflect the impact of a sales charge. Total return during the period reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor. 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Ivy International Core Equity Fund Class I

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $19.00   $19.24   $19.98   $13.39   $16.86   $20.10 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income2    0.28    0.45    0.28    0.29    0.35    0.42 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.16)   (0.50)   (0.42)   6.55    (3.32)   (2.12)
Total from investment operations   0.12    (0.05)   (0.14)   6.84    (2.97)   (1.70)
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income       (0.19)   (0.60)   (0.25)   (0.50)   (0.43)
Net realized gain                       (1.11)
Total dividends and distributions       (0.19)   (0.60)   (0.25)   (0.50)   (1.54)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $19.12   $19.00   $19.24   $19.98   $13.39   $16.86 
                               
Total return3   0.63%   (0.17%)   (0.88%)   51.27%   (18.30%)   (8.20%)
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $673,111   $723,002   $1,024,716   $1,4084   $1,4834   $3,1494 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets5    0.79%   0.79%   0.79%   0.79%   0.79%   0.85%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived5    1.01%   0.94%   1.02%   1.03%   0.98%   0.95%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   2.90%   2.54%   1.34%   1.72%   2.08%   2.27%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived   2.68%   2.39%   1.11%   1.48%   1.89%   2.17%
Portfolio turnover   17%   43%   71%   76%   62%   52%
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 during the period 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Ivy International Core Equity Fund Class R

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $18.81   $19.07   $19.80   $13.29   $16.75   $19.97 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income2    0.23    0.33    0.12    0.17    0.20    0.29 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.15)   (0.49)   (0.41)   6.48    (3.28)   (2.10)
Total from investment operations   0.08    (0.16)   (0.29)   6.65    (3.08)   (1.81)
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income       (0.10)   (0.44)   (0.14)   (0.38)   (0.30)
Net realized gain                       (1.11)
Total dividends and distributions       (0.10)   (0.44)   (0.14)   (0.38)   (1.41)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $18.89   $18.81   $19.07   $19.80   $13.29   $16.75 
                               
Total return3   0.43%   (0.78%)   (1.57%)   50.08%   (18.93%)   (8.82%)
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $39,020   $41,758   $47,807   $554   $474   $1044 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets5    1.29%   1.37%   1.53%   1.53%   1.53%   1.53%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived5    1.51%   1.51%   1.63%   1.62%   1.57%   1.54%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   2.39%   1.92%   0.58%   1.02%   1.21%   1.60%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived   2.17%   1.78%   0.48%   0.93%   1.17%   1.59%
Portfolio turnover   17%   43%   71%   76%   62%   52%
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 during the period reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor. 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Ivy International Core Equity Fund Class R6

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $19.05   $19.30   $20.03   $13.43   $16.91   $20.16 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income2    0.29    0.45    0.29    0.29    0.36    0.43 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.16)   (0.51)   (0.42)   6.56    (3.34)   (2.12)
Total from investment operations   0.13    (0.06)   (0.13)   6.85    (2.98)   (1.69)
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income       (0.19)   (0.60)   (0.25)   (0.50)   (0.45)
Net realized gain                       (1.11)
Total dividends and distributions       (0.19)   (0.60)   (0.25)   (0.50)   (1.56)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $19.18   $19.05   $19.30   $20.03   $13.43   $16.91 
                               
Total return3   0.68%   (0.22%)   (0.83%)   51.19%   (18.31%)   (8.12%)
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $251,625   $243,848   $347,008   $4974   $6204   $1,4374 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets5    0.75%   0.79%   0.79%   0.79%   0.79%   0.79%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived5    0.97%   0.93%   0.88%   0.88%   0.83%   0.80%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   2.97%   2.55%   1.37%   1.69%   2.09%   2.35%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived   2.75%   2.41%   1.28%   1.60%   2.05%   2.34%
Portfolio turnover   17%   43%   71%   76%   62%   52%
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 during the period 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Ivy International Core Equity Fund Class Y

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $18.99   $19.24   $19.98   $13.39   $16.87   $20.12 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income2    0.26    0.39    0.21    0.22    0.27    0.37 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.16)   (0.49)   (0.43)   6.56    (3.32)   (2.14)
Total from investment operations   0.10    (0.10)   (0.22)   6.78    (3.05)   (1.77)
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income       (0.15)   (0.52)   (0.19)   (0.43)   (0.37)
Net realized gain                       (1.11)
Total dividends and distributions       (0.15)   (0.52)   (0.19)   (0.43)   (1.48)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $19.09   $18.99   $19.24   $19.98   $13.39   $16.87 
                               
Total return3   0.53%4    (0.46%)4    (1.26%)4    50.76%4    (18.65%)4    (8.55%)
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $39,279   $41,120   $49,433   $915   $1765   $3775 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets6    1.04%   1.09%   1.18%   1.17%   1.18%   1.19%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived6    1.26%   1.24%   1.28%   1.29%   1.23%   1.19%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   2.64%   2.20%   0.99%   1.33%   1.62%   1.99%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived   2.42%   2.05%   0.89%   1.21%   1.57%   1.99%
Portfolio turnover   17%   43%   71%   76%   62%   52%
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.
4 Total return during the period reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor. 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Ivy Large Cap Growth Fund Class A

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $25.18   $31.11   $29.35   $20.52   $22.73   $22.65 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment loss2    (0.03)   (0.06)   (0.12)   (0.07)   (0.02)   (0.01)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   2.03    (2.99)   5.20    10.80    0.85    2.87 
Total from investment operations   2.00    (3.05)   5.08    10.73    0.83    2.86 
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net realized gain       (2.88)   (3.32)   (1.90)   (3.04)   (2.78)
Total dividends and distributions       (2.88)   (3.32)   (1.90)   (3.04)   (2.78)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $27.18   $25.18   $31.11   $29.35   $20.52   $22.73 
                               
Total return3   7.94%4    (9.24%)4    16.52%   52.78%   2.18%   13.65%
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $2,162,789   $2,127,513   $2,834,191   $2,7405   $1,9365   $2,1135 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets6    0.89%   0.93%   0.94%   0.98%   1.01%   1.04%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived6    0.95%   1.00%   0.94%   0.98%   1.01%   1.04%
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets   (0.23%)   (0.22%)   (0.36%)   (0.24%)   (0.07%)   (0.04%)
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets prior to fees waived   (0.29%)   (0.29%)   (0.28%)   (0.36%)   (0.24%)   (0.07%)
Portfolio turnover   5%   20%   12%   23%   33%   37%
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 and does not reflect the impact of a sales charge.
4 Total return during the period reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor. 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Ivy Large Cap Growth Fund Class C

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $17.46   $22.78   $22.15   $15.94   $18.30   $18.87 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment loss2    (0.09)   (0.19)   (0.30)   (0.22)   (0.17)   (0.15)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   1.40    (2.25)   3.96    8.33    0.75    2.33 
Total from investment operations   1.31    (2.44)   3.66    8.11    0.58    2.18 
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net realized gain       (2.88)   (3.03)   (1.90)   (2.94)   (2.75)
Total dividends and distributions       (2.88)   (3.03)   (1.90)   (2.94)   (2.75)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $18.77   $17.46   $22.78   $22.15   $15.94   $18.30 
                               
Total return3   7.50%4    (9.97%)4    15.55%   51.46%   1.38%   12.75%
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $48,789   $44,773   $63,666   $695   $695   $885 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets6    1.64%   1.73%   1.80%   1.82%   1.83%   1.81%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived6    1.70%   1.90%   1.80%   1.82%   1.83%   1.81%
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets   (0.98%)   (1.03%)   (1.23%)   (1.07%)   (0.89%)   (0.81%)
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets prior to fees waived   (1.04%)   (1.20%)   (1.23%)   (1.07%)   (0.89%)   (0.81%)
Portfolio turnover   5%   20%   12%   23%   33%   37%
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 and does not reflect the impact of a sales charge.
4 Total return during the period reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor. 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Ivy Large Cap Growth Fund Class I

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $27.53   $33.61   $31.48   $21.90   $24.09   $23.80 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income (loss)2    3    0.024    (0.02)   0.03    0.06    0.06 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   2.23    (3.22)   5.56    11.52    0.89    3.03 
Total from investment operations   2.23    (3.20)   5.54    11.55    0.95    3.09 
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income               (0.01)   (0.07)    
Net realized gain       (2.88)   (3.41)   (1.96)   (3.07)   (2.80)
Total dividends and distributions       (2.88)   (3.41)   (1.97)   (3.14)   (2.80)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $29.76   $27.53   $33.61   $31.48   $21.90   $24.09 
                               
Total return5   8.10%   (8.99%)   16.87%   53.25%   2.51%   13.99%
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $3,085,629   $2,723,101   $2,626,992   $2,5276   $1,8196   $1,9706 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets7    0.64%   0.64%   0.64%   0.64%   0.69%   0.73%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived7    0.70%   0.66%   0.77%   0.79%   0.80%   0.82%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets   0.02%   0.07%   (0.06%)   0.09%   0.24%   0.27%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets prior to fees waived   (0.04%)   0.05%   (0.19%)   (0.06%)   0.13%   0.18%
Portfolio turnover   5%   20%   12%   23%   33%   37%
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 The per share amount of net investment income (loss) does not directly correlate to the amounts reported in the Statements of operations due to class specific expenses.
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 during the period 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Ivy Large Cap Growth Fund Class R

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $23.26   $29.09   $27.57   $19.43   $21.69   $21.79 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment loss2    (0.06)   (0.12)   (0.24)   (0.16)   (0.10)   (0.09)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   1.88    (2.83)   4.89    10.20    0.82    2.74 
Total from investment operations   1.82    (2.95)   4.65    10.04    0.72    2.65 
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net realized gain       (2.88)   (3.13)   (1.90)   (2.98)   (2.75)
Total dividends and distributions       (2.88)   (3.13)   (1.90)   (2.98)   (2.75)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $25.08   $23.26   $29.09   $27.57   $19.43   $21.69 
                               
Total return3   7.82%4    (9.55%)4    16.07%   52.17%   1.75%   13.22%
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $12,368   $10,598   $12,298   $135   $135   $185 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets6    1.14%   1.23%   1.37%   1.38%   1.40%   1.40%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived6    1.20%   1.24%   1.37%   1.38%   1.40%   1.40%
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets   (0.48%)   (0.51%)   (0.79%)   (0.63%)   (0.46%)   (0.40%)
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets prior to fees waived   (0.54%)   (0.52%)   (0.79%)   (0.63%)   (0.46%)   (0.40%)
Portfolio turnover   5%   20%   12%   23%   33%   37%
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.
4 Total return during the period reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor. 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Ivy Large Cap Growth Fund Class R6

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $27.78   $33.89   $31.71   $22.05   $24.25   $23.91 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income (loss)2    0.013   0.033   (0.02)   0.03    0.07    0.08 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   2.24    (3.26)   5.61    11.61    0.89    3.04 
Total from investment operations   2.25    (3.23)   5.59    11.64    0.96    3.12 
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income               (0.02)   (0.09)    
Net realized gain       (2.88)   (3.41)   (1.96)   (3.07)   (2.78)
Total dividends and distributions       (2.88)   (3.41)   (1.98)   (3.16)   (2.78)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $30.03   $27.78   $33.89   $31.71   $22.05   $24.25 
                               
Total return4   8.10%5    (9.01%)5    16.90%   53.28%   2.54%   14.06%
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $186,631   $185,287   $166,623   $1646   $1076   $1086 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets7    0.61%   0.64%   0.64%   0.64%   0.66%   0.66%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived7    0.67%   0.66%   0.64%   0.64%   0.66%   0.66%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets   0.05%   0.09%   (0.06%)   0.10%   0.28%   0.33%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets prior to fees waived   (0.01%)   0.07%   (0.06%)   0.10%   0.28%   0.33%
Portfolio turnover   5%   20%   12%   23%   33%   37%
1 Ratios have been annualized and total return and portfolio turnover have not been annualized.
2 Calculated using average shares outstanding.
3 The per share amount of net investment income (loss) does not directly correlate to the amounts reported in the Statements of operations due to class specific expenses.
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.
5 Total return during the period 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Ivy Large Cap Growth Fund Class Y

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $26.24   $32.29   $30.36   $21.18   $23.37   $23.24 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment loss2    (0.03)   (0.06)   (0.13)   (0.07)   (0.02)   (0.01)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   2.11    (3.11)   5.37    11.15    0.86    2.94 
Total from investment operations   2.08    (3.17)   5.24    11.08    0.84    2.93 
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net realized gain       (2.88)   (3.31)   (1.90)   (3.03)   (2.80)
Total dividends and distributions       (2.88)   (3.31)   (1.90)   (3.03)   (2.80)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $28.32   $26.24   $32.29   $30.36   $21.18   $23.37 
                               
Total return3   7.93%   (9.28%)   16.51%   52.78%   2.19%   13.61%
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $26,025   $24,849   $35,926   $314   $264   $384 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets5    0.89%   0.95%   0.95%   0.98%   1.01%   1.05%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived5    0.95%   0.96%   1.02%   1.04%   1.05%   1.06%
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets   (0.22%)   (0.24%)   (0.37%)   (0.24%)   (0.08%)   (0.05%)
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets prior to fees waived   (0.28%)   (0.25%)   (0.44%)   (0.30%)   (0.12%)   (0.06%)
Portfolio turnover   5%   20%   12%   23%   33%   37%
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 during the period reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor. 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Ivy Managed International Opportunities Fund Class A

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $9.35   $11.31   $12.52   $7.80   $10.18   $11.87 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income (loss)2    (0.07)   0.07    0.26    0.08    0.18    0.14 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.10)   (0.62)   (1.16)   4.73    (1.88)   (1.08)
Total from investment operations   (0.17)   (0.55)   (0.90)   4.81    (1.70)   (0.94)
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income           (0.28)   (0.09)   (0.20)   (0.16)
Net realized gain       (1.41)   (0.03)       (0.48)   (0.59)
Total dividends and distributions       (1.41)   (0.31)   (0.09)   (0.68)   (0.75)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $9.18   $9.35   $11.31   $12.52   $7.80   $10.18 
                               
Total return3   (1.82%)   (3.79%)4    (7.34%)4    61.81%4    (18.31%)4    (7.32%)4 
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $31,218   $36,341   $51,379   $645   $455   $665 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets6    1.51%   0.68%   0.46%   0.46%   0.48%   0.49%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived6    1.51%   0.73%   0.59%   0.50%   0.51%   0.51%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets   (1.49%)   0.73%   2.06%   0.80%   1.82%   1.32%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets prior to fees waived   (1.49%)   0.68%   1.93%   0.76%   1.79%   1.30%
Portfolio turnover   12%   19%   36%   17%   10%   71%
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 and does not reflect the impact of a sales charge.
4 Total return during the period reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor. 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Ivy Managed International Opportunities Fund Class C

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $8.96   $10.99   $12.22   $7.53   $9.92   $11.64 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income (loss)2    (0.10)   (0.02)3    0.17    4    0.10    0.06 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.09)   (0.60)   (1.16)   4.73    (1.86)   (1.09)
Total from investment operations   (0.19)   (0.62)   (0.99)   4.73    (1.76)   (1.03)
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income           (0.21)   (0.04)   (0.15)   (0.10)
Net realized gain       (1.41)   (0.03)       (0.48)   (0.59)
Total dividends and distributions       (1.41)   (0.24)   (0.04)   (0.63)   (0.69)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $8.77   $8.96   $10.99   $12.22   $7.53   $9.92 
                               
Total return5   (2.12%)   (4.57%)6    (8.22%)6    62.89%6    (19.36%)6    (8.32%)6 
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $460   $566   $876   $17   $17   $27 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets8    2.26%   1.56%   1.25%   1.25%   1.29%   1.29%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived8    2.26%   1.67%   1.48%   1.36%   1.36%   1.31%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets   (2.24%)   (0.21%)   1.34%   0.01%   0.98%   0.58%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets prior to fees waived   (2.24%)   (0.32%)   1.11%   (0.10%)   0.91%   0.56%
Portfolio turnover   12%   19%   36%   17%   10%   71%
1 Ratios have been annualized and total return and portfolio turnover have not been annualized.
2 Calculated using average shares outstanding.
3 The per share amount of net investment income (loss) does not directly correlate to the amounts reported in the Statements of operations due to class specific expenses.
4 Amount is less than $(0.005) per share.
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 and does not reflect the impact of a sales charge.
6 Total return during the period reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor. Performance would have been lower had the waivers not been in effect.
7 Net assets reported in millions.
8 Expense ratios do not include expenses of any investment companies in which the Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Ivy Managed International Opportunities Fund Class I

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $9.47   $11.40   $12.61   $7.87   $10.24   $11.93 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income (loss)2    (0.06)   3    0.29    0.12    0.22    0.18 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.10)   (0.52)   (1.16)   4.74    (1.88)   (1.09)
Total from investment operations   (0.16)   (0.52)   (0.87)   4.86    (1.66)   (0.91)
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income           (0.31)   (0.12)   (0.23)   (0.19)
Net realized gain       (1.41)   (0.03)       (0.48)   (0.59)
Total dividends and distributions       (1.41)   (0.34)   (0.12)   (0.71)   (0.78)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $9.31   $9.47   $11.40   $12.61   $7.87   $10.24 
                               
Total return4   (1.69%)   (3.50%)5    (7.08%)5    61.80%5    (17.91%)5    (7.03%)5 
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $33,767   $41,079   $80,847   $1126   $906   $1096 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets7    1.26%   0.34%   0.16%   0.16%   0.16%   0.16%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived7    1.26%   0.39%   0.20%   0.19%   0.19%   0.19%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets   (1.24%)   0.01%   2.23%   1.10%   2.19%   1.59%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets prior to fees waived   (1.24%)   (0.04%)   2.19%   1.07%   2.16%   1.56%
Portfolio turnover   12%   19%   36%   17%   10%   71%
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.
5 Total return during the period 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Ivy Managed International Opportunities Fund Class R

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $9.27   $11.25   $12.47   $7.75   $10.14   $11.83 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income (loss)2    (0.08)   0.17    0.15    0.02    0.18    0.13 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.09)   (0.74)   (1.08)   4.78    (1.90)   (1.08)
Total from investment operations   (0.17)   (0.57)   (0.93)   4.80    (1.72)   (0.95)
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income           (0.26)   (0.08)   (0.19)   (0.15)
Net realized gain       (1.41)   (0.03)       (0.48)   (0.59)
Total dividends and distributions       (1.41)   (0.29)   (0.08)   (0.67)   (0.74)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $9.10   $9.27   $11.25   $12.47   $7.75   $10.14 
                               
Total return3   (1.83%)   (4.01%)4    (7.58%)4    62.03%4    (18.59%)   (7.47%)4 
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $100   $91   $75   $5,6   $15   $15 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets7    1.76%   0.90%   0.67%   0.66%   0.67%   0.66%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived7    1.76%   0.92%   0.70%   0.67%   0.67%   0.67%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets   (1.75%)   1.71%   1.18%   0.23%   1.77%   1.16%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets prior to fees waived   (1.75%)   1.69%   1.15%   0.22%   1.77%   1.15%
Portfolio turnover   12%   19%   36%   17%   10%   71%
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.
4 Total return during the period reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor. 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Ivy Managed International Opportunities Fund Class R6

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $9.48   $11.41   $12.62   $7.88   $10.25   $11.94 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income (loss)2    (0.06)   0.24    0.23    0.12    0.23    0.19 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.10)   (0.76)   (1.10)   4.74    (1.89)   (1.10)
Total from investment operations   (0.16)   (0.52)   (0.87)   4.86    (1.66)   (0.91)
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income           (0.31)   (0.12)   (0.23)   (0.19)
Net realized gain       (1.41)   (0.03)       (0.48)   (0.59)
Total dividends and distributions       (1.41)   (0.34)   (0.12)   (0.71)   (0.78)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $9.32   $9.48   $11.41   $12.62   $7.88   $10.25 
                               
Total return3   (1.69%)   (3.48%)4    (7.07%)4    61.72%4    (17.90%)4    (7.03%)4 
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $49   $76   $81   $15   $5,6   $5,6 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets7    1.21%   0.43%   0.16%   0.16%   0.16%   0.16%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived7    1.21%   0.45%   0.21%   0.18%   0.19%   0.17%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets   (1.19%)   2.47%   1.82%   1.08%   2.25%   1.71%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets prior to fees waived   (1.19%)   2.45%   1.77%   1.06%   2.22%   1.70%
Portfolio turnover   12%   19%   36%   17%   10%   71%
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.
4 Total return during the period 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Ivy Managed International Opportunities Fund Class Y

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $9.37   $11.32   $12.53   $7.81   $10.18   $11.87 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income (loss)2    (0.07)   0.04    0.28    0.09    0.10    0.16 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.10)   (0.58)   (1.17)   4.73    (1.78)   (1.09)
Total from investment operations   (0.17)   (0.54)   (0.89)   4.82    (1.68)   (0.93)
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income           (0.29)   (0.10)   (0.21)   (0.17)
Net realized gain       (1.41)   (0.03)       (0.48)   (0.59)
Total dividends and distributions       (1.41)   (0.32)   (0.10)   (0.69)   (0.76)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $9.20   $9.37   $11.32   $12.53   $7.81   $10.18 
                               
Total return3   (1.81%)   (3.70%)4    (7.27%)4    61.81%4    (18.15%)4    (7.24%)4 
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $78   $96   $135   $5,6   $5,6   $15 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets7    1.51%   0.61%   0.38%   0.38%   0.38%   0.38%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived7    1.51%   0.66%   0.48%   0.44%   0.76%   0.43%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets   (1.49%)   0.36%   2.16%   0.82%   0.95%   1.44%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets prior to fees waived   (1.49%)   0.31%   2.06%   0.76%   0.57%   1.39%
Portfolio turnover   12%   19%   36%   17%   10%   71%
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.
4 Total return during the period reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor. 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Ivy Mid Cap Growth Fund Class A

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $26.14   $32.31   $37.42   $22.28   $25.28   $23.99 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment loss2    (0.07)   (0.16)   (0.29)   (0.23)   (0.15)   (0.13)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (1.37)   (3.20)   0.11    19.03    (1.42)   3.56 
Total from investment operations   (1.44)   (3.36)   (0.18)   18.80    (1.57)   3.43 
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net realized gain       (2.81)   (4.93)   (3.66)   (1.43)   (2.14)
Total dividends and distributions       (2.81)   (4.93)   (3.66)   (1.43)   (2.14)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $24.70   $26.14   $32.31   $37.42   $22.28   $25.28 
                               
Total return3   (5.51%)4    (10.07%)4    (1.90%)   85.37%4    (7.20%)4    15.72%4 
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $1,397,507   $1,582,726   $2,158,678   $2,4535   $1,3915   $1,6685 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets6    1.04%   1.09%   1.12%   1.16%   1.20%   1.23%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived6    1.14%   1.21%   1.12%   1.17%   1.23%   1.25%
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets   (0.51%)   (0.59%)   (0.76%)   (0.68%)   (0.55%)   (0.53%)
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets prior to fees waived   (0.61%)   (0.71%)   (0.76%)   (0.69%)   (0.58%)   (0.55%)
Portfolio turnover   17%   23%   27%   33%   22%   38%
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 and does not reflect the impact of a sales charge.
4 Total return during the period reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor. 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Ivy Mid Cap Growth Fund Class C

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $19.16   $24.74   $29.76   $18.26   $21.02   $20.44 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment loss2    (0.12)   (0.28)   (0.48)   (0.39)   (0.28)   (0.26)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (1.00)   (2.49)   0.20    15.51    (1.15)   2.98 
Total from investment operations   (1.12)   (2.77)   (0.28)   15.12    (1.43)   2.72 
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net realized gain       (2.81)   (4.74)   (3.62)   (1.33)   (2.14)
Total dividends and distributions       (2.81)   (4.74)   (3.62)   (1.33)   (2.14)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $18.04   $19.16   $24.74   $29.76   $18.26   $21.02 
                               
Total return3   (5.85%)4    (10.79%)4    (2.67%)   83.95%4    (7.88%)4    14.90%4 
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $62,552   $75,826   $121,668   $1705   $1435   $2075 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets6    1.79%   1.88%   1.93%   1.92%   1.95%   1.94%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived6    1.89%   2.06%   1.93%   1.94%   1.98%   1.96%
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets   (1.26%)   (1.38%)   (1.57%)   (1.43%)   (1.30%)   (1.25%)
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets prior to fees waived   (1.36%)   (1.56%)   (1.57%)   (1.45%)   (1.33%)   (1.27%)
Portfolio turnover   17%   23%   27%   33%   22%   38%
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 and does not reflect the impact of a sales charge.
4 Total return during the period reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor. 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Ivy Mid Cap Growth Fund Class I

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $29.84   $36.32   $41.48   $24.41   $27.52   $25.83 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment loss2    (0.04)   (0.09)   (0.18)   (0.12)   (0.04)   (0.04)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (1.57)   (3.58)   0.07    20.89    (1.57)   3.87 
Total from investment operations   (1.61)   (3.67)   (0.11)   20.77    (1.61)   3.83 
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net realized gain       (2.81)   (5.05)   (3.70)   (1.50)   (2.14)
Total dividends and distributions       (2.81)   (5.05)   (3.70)   (1.50)   (2.14)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $28.23   $29.84   $36.32   $41.48   $24.41   $27.52 
                               
Total return3   (5.40%)   (9.80%)   (1.56%)   86.00%   (6.75%)   16.12%
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $2,728,833   $2,887,695   $3,577,939   $3,6094   $1,8984   $2,2504 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets5    0.79%   0.79%   0.79%   0.79%   0.79%   0.85%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived5    0.89%   0.84%   0.95%   0.97%   1.00%   1.00%
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets   (0.26%)   (0.28%)   (0.43%)   (0.31%)   (0.15%)   (0.16%)
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets prior to fees waived   (0.36%)   (0.33%)   (0.59%)   (0.49%)   (0.36%)   (0.31%)
Portfolio turnover   17%   23%   27%   33%   22%   38%
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 during the period 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Ivy Mid Cap Growth Fund Class R

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $24.71   $30.81   $35.92   $21.54   $24.51   $23.40 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment loss2    (0.09)   (0.22)   (0.44)   (0.35)   (0.23)   (0.21)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (1.30)   (3.07)   0.14    18.37    (1.37)   3.46 
Total from investment operations   (1.39)   (3.29)   (0.30)   18.02    (1.60)   3.25 
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net realized gain       (2.81)   (4.81)   (3.64)   (1.37)   (2.14)
Total dividends and distributions       (2.81)   (4.81)   (3.64)   (1.37)   (2.14)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $23.32   $24.71   $30.81   $35.92   $21.54   $24.51 
                               
Total return3   (5.63%)   (10.34%)   (2.30%)   84.62%   (7.47%)   15.29%
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $51,577   $58,839   $74,908   $884   $464   $634 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets5    1.29%   1.38%   1.54%   1.55%   1.55%   1.55%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived5    1.39%   1.42%   1.55%   1.56%   1.58%   1.57%
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets   (0.76%)   (0.87%)   (1.18%)   (1.07%)   (0.90%)   (0.86%)
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets prior to fees waived   (0.86%)   (0.91%)   (1.19%)   (1.08%)   (0.93%)   (0.88%)
Portfolio turnover   17%   23%   27%   33%   22%   38%
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 during the period reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor. 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Ivy Mid Cap Growth Fund Class R6

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $30.21   $36.73   $41.89   $24.63   $27.76   $26.02 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment loss2    (0.03)   (0.08)   (0.18)   (0.13)   (0.04)   (0.03)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (1.60)   (3.63)   0.07    21.09    (1.59)   3.91 
Total from investment operations   (1.63)   (3.71)   (0.11)   20.96    (1.63)   3.88 
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net realized gain       (2.81)   (5.05)   (3.70)   (1.50)   (2.14)
Total dividends and distributions       (2.81)   (5.05)   (3.70)   (1.50)   (2.14)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $28.58   $30.21   $36.73   $41.89   $24.63   $27.76 
                               
Total return3   (5.39%)   (9.80%)   (1.54%)   86.00%   (6.77%)   16.19%
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $1,068,620   $1,048,374   $980,539   $7364   $2564   $2824 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets5    0.76%   0.79%   0.79%   0.79%   0.79%   0.80%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived5    0.86%   0.83%   0.80%   0.82%   0.85%   0.85%
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets   (0.23%)   (0.28%)   (0.43%)   (0.33%)   (0.15%)   (0.11%)
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets prior to fees waived   (0.33%)   (0.32%)   (0.44%)   (0.36%)   (0.21%)   (0.16%)
Portfolio turnover   17%   23%   27%   33%   22%   38%
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 during the period 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Ivy Mid Cap Growth Fund Class Y

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $28.04   $34.43   $39.57   $23.45   $26.53   $25.06 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment loss2    (0.07)   (0.17)   (0.31)   (0.24)   (0.15)   (0.13)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (1.47)   (3.41)   0.09    20.02    (1.50)   3.74 
Total from investment operations   (1.54)   (3.58)   (0.22)   19.78    (1.65)   3.61 
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net realized gain       (2.81)   (4.92)   (3.66)   (1.43)   (2.14)
Total dividends and distributions       (2.81)   (4.92)   (3.66)   (1.43)   (2.14)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $26.50   $28.04   $34.43   $39.57   $23.45   $26.53 
                               
Total return3   (5.49%)   (10.09%)   (1.89%)   85.29%   (7.14%)   15.72%
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $206,015   $223,692   $284,480   $3634   $2154   $2954 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets5    1.04%   1.09%   1.13%   1.16%   1.20%   1.21%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived5    1.14%   1.13%   1.19%   1.21%   1.24%   1.23%
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets   (0.51%)   (0.59%)   (0.77%)   (0.68%)   (0.55%)   (0.51%)
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets prior to fees waived   (0.61%)   (0.63%)   (0.83%)   (0.73%)   (0.59%)   (0.53%)
Portfolio turnover   17%   23%   27%   33%   22%   38%
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 during the period reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor. 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Ivy Mid Cap Income Opportunities Fund Class A

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $17.26   $18.81   $18.38   $10.98   $13.98   $13.76 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income2   0.15    0.27    0.18    0.21    0.25    0.21 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.42)   (1.15)   0.89    7.40    (2.96)   0.51 
Total from investment operations   (0.27)   (0.88)   1.07    7.61    (2.71)   0.72 
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income   (0.16)   (0.27)   (0.18)   (0.21)   (0.24)   (0.20)
Net realized gain       (0.40)   (0.46)       (0.05)   (0.30)
Total dividends and distributions   (0.16)   (0.67)   (0.64)   (0.21)   (0.29)   (0.50)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $16.83   $17.26   $18.81   $18.38   $10.98   $13.98 
                               
Total return3   (1.58%)   (4.73%)   5.71%   69.70%   (19.84%)   5.37%
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $155,215   $171,183   $188,631   $1784   $1114   $1354 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets5   1.08%   1.12%   1.21%   1.24%   1.27%   1.35%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived5   1.18%   1.26%   1.26%   1.31%   1.34%   1.37%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   1.71%   1.58%   0.95%   1.42%   1.70%   1.51%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived   1.61%   1.44%   0.90%   1.35%   1.63%   1.49%
Portfolio turnover   9%   29%   20%   23%   25%   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 and does not reflect the impact of a sales charge. Total return during the period reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor. 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Ivy Mid Cap Income Opportunities Fund Class C

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $17.22   $18.71   $18.30   $10.93   $13.92   $13.70 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income2   0.08    0.14    0.04    0.10    0.14    0.11 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.42)   (1.14)   0.87    7.37    (2.95)   0.51 
Total from investment operations   (0.34)   (1.00)   0.91    7.47    (2.81)   0.62 
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income   (0.09)   (0.09)   (0.04)   (0.10)   (0.13)   (0.10)
Net realized gain       (0.40)   (0.46)       (0.05)   (0.30)
Total dividends and distributions   (0.09)   (0.49)   (0.50)   (0.10)   (0.18)   (0.40)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $16.79   $17.22   $18.71   $18.30   $10.93   $13.92 
                               
Total return3   (1.97%)   (5.42%)   4.85%   68.61%   (20.50%)   4.58%
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $17,762   $20,280   $27,245   $244   $154   $174 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets5   1.83%   1.88%   1.96%   2.00%   2.02%   2.07%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived5   1.93%   2.02%   2.01%   2.07%   2.09%   2.12%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   0.96%   0.82%   0.21%   0.66%   0.95%   0.79%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived   0.86%   0.68%   0.16%   0.59%   0.88%   0.74%
Portfolio turnover   9%   29%   20%   23%   25%   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 and does not reflect the impact of a sales charge. Total return during the period reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor. 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Ivy Mid Cap Income Opportunities Fund Class I

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $17.27   $18.84   $18.42   $10.99   $14.00   $13.78 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income2   0.17    0.33    0.26    0.27    0.31    0.25 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.42)   (1.16)   0.88    7.43    (2.97)   0.51 
Total from investment operations   (0.25)   (0.83)   1.14    7.70    (2.66)   0.76 
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income   (0.18)   (0.34)   (0.26)   (0.27)   (0.30)   (0.24)
Net realized gain       (0.40)   (0.46)       (0.05)   (0.30)
Total dividends and distributions   (0.18)   (0.74)   (0.72)   (0.27)   (0.35)   (0.54)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $16.84   $17.27   $18.84   $18.42   $10.99   $14.00 
                               
Total return3   (1.46%)   (4.42%)   6.05%   70.58%   (19.53%)   5.67%
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $827,207   $996,722   $1,399,865   $1,2244   $4014   $4314 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets5   0.83%   0.83%   0.83%   0.83%   0.83%   1.05%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived5   0.93%   0.89%   1.07%   1.06%   1.08%   1.09%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   1.95%   1.87%   1.34%   1.78%   2.13%   1.81%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived   1.85%   1.81%   1.10%   1.55%   1.88%   1.77%
Portfolio turnover   9%   29%   20%   23%   25%   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 during the period 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Ivy Mid Cap Income Opportunities Fund Class R

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $17.26   $18.77   $18.35   $10.96   $13.96   $13.74 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income2   0.12    0.22    0.12    0.16    0.20    0.17 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.41)   (1.15)   0.87    7.39    (2.96)   0.51 
Total from investment operations   (0.29)   (0.93)   0.99    7.55    (2.76)   0.68 
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income   (0.14)   (0.18)   (0.11)   (0.16)   (0.19)   (0.16)
Net realized gain       (0.40)   (0.46)       (0.05)   (0.30)
Total dividends and distributions   (0.14)   (0.58)   (0.57)   (0.16)   (0.24)   (0.46)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $16.83   $17.26   $18.77   $18.35   $10.96   $13.96 
                               
Total return3   (1.68%)4   (4.99%)4   5.28%4   69.22%4   (20.15%)4   5.05%
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $7,796   $1,131   $1,205   $15   $35   $35 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets6   1.33%   1.41%   1.58%   1.58%   1.59%   1.67%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived6   1.43%   1.47%   1.63%   1.64%   1.66%   1.67%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   1.46%   1.29%   0.60%   1.16%   1.38%   1.19%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived   1.36%   1.23%   0.55%   1.10%   1.31%   1.19%
Portfolio turnover   9%   29%   20%   23%   25%   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.
4 Total return during the period reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor. 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Ivy Mid Cap Income Opportunities Fund Class R6

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $17.28   $18.84   $18.42   $10.99   $14.01   $13.78 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income2   0.17    0.33    0.26    0.27    0.32    0.27 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.42)   (1.15)   0.88    7.43    (2.98)   0.52 
Total from investment operations   (0.25)   (0.82)   1.14    7.70    (2.66)   0.79 
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income   (0.19)   (0.34)   (0.26)   (0.27)   (0.31)   (0.26)
Net realized gain       (0.40)   (0.46)       (0.05)   (0.30)
Total dividends and distributions   (0.19)   (0.74)   (0.72)   (0.27)   (0.36)   (0.56)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $16.84   $17.28   $18.84   $18.42   $10.99   $14.01 
                               
Total return3   (1.48%)4   (4.37%)4   6.05%4   70.58%4   (19.57%)4   5.85%
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $80,770   $89,010   $112,720   $1035   $655   $605 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets6   0.79%   0.83%   0.83%   0.83%   0.83%   0.94%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived6   0.89%   0.89%   0.89%   0.92%   0.93%   0.94%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   1.99%   1.87%   1.34%   1.80%   2.15%   1.92%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived   1.89%   1.81%   1.28%   1.71%   2.05%   1.92%
Portfolio turnover   9%   29%   20%   23%   25%   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.
4 Total return during the period 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Ivy Mid Cap Income Opportunities Fund Class Y

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $17.37   $18.81   $18.39   $10.98   $13.98   $13.76 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income2   0.15    0.27    0.18    0.21    0.25    0.22 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.43)   (1.14)   0.88    7.41    (2.96)   0.50 
Total from investment operations   (0.28)   (0.87)   1.06    7.62    (2.71)   0.72 
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income   (0.16)   (0.17)   (0.18)   (0.21)   (0.24)   (0.20)
Net realized gain       (0.40)   (0.46)       (0.05)   (0.30)
Total dividends and distributions   (0.16)   (0.57)   (0.64)   (0.21)   (0.29)   (0.50)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $16.93   $17.37   $18.81   $18.39   $10.98   $13.98 
                               
Total return3   (1.61%)4   (4.68%)4   5.63%4   69.84%4   (19.89%)4   5.45%
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $11,655   $11,656   $27,888   $385  $135   $145 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets6   1.08%   1.15%   1.22%   1.24%   1.26%   1.33%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived6   1.18%   1.22%   1.30%   1.31%   1.33%   1.33%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   1.72%   1.52%   0.92%   1.40%   1.71%   1.54%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived   1.62%   1.45%   0.84%   1.33%   1.64%   1.54%
Portfolio turnover   9%   29%   20%   23%   25%   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.
4 Total return during the period reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor. 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Ivy Small Cap Growth Fund Class A

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $11.67   $14.47   $22.28   $13.27   $17.19   $18.63 
                              
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment loss2   (0.05)   (0.07)   (0.16)   (0.18)   (0.15)   (0.15)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.24)   (2.12)   (1.56)   11.15    (2.59)   1.44 
Total from investment operations   (0.29)   (2.19)   (1.72)   10.97    (2.74)   1.29 
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income           (0.19)            
Net realized gain       (0.61)   (5.90)   (1.96)   (1.18)   (2.73)
Total dividends and distributions       (0.61)   (6.09)   (1.96)   (1.18)   (2.73)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $11.38   $11.67   $14.47   $22.28   $13.27   $17.19 
                               
Total return3   (2.49%)4   (14.90%)4   (8.23%)   84.34%   (17.35%)   7.76%
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $600,454   $681,798   $1,030,905   $1,3185   $7885   $1,0995 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets6   1.14%   1.21%   1.24%   1.26%   1.31%   1.32%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived6   1.26%   1.34%   1.24%   1.26%   1.31%   1.32%
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets   (0.77%)   (0.58%)   (0.81%)   (0.93%)   (0.87%)   (0.84%)
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets prior to fees waived   (0.89%)   (0.71%)   (0.81%)   (0.93%)   (0.87%)   (0.84%)
Portfolio turnover   27%   51%   40%   57%   40%   42%
   
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 and does not reflect the impact of a sales charge.
4 Total return during the period reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor. 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Ivy Small Cap Growth Fund Class C

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $6.67   $8.66   $15.96   $9.92   $13.23   $14.97 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment loss2   (0.05)   (0.09)   (0.22)   (0.24)   (0.21)   (0.23)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.14)   (1.29)   (1.07)   8.24    (1.92)   1.14 
Total from investment operations   (0.19)   (1.38)   (1.29)   8.00    (2.13)   0.91 
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income           (0.11)            
Net realized gain       (0.61)   (5.90)   (1.96)   (1.18)   (2.65)
Total dividends and distributions       (0.61)   (6.01)   (1.96)   (1.18)   (2.65)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $6.48   $6.67   $8.66   $15.96   $9.92   $13.23 
                               
Total return3   (2.85%)4   (15.56%)4   (8.89%)4   82.81%   (17.94%)4   6.99%4
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $16,670   $20,607   $36,063   $575   $515   $885 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets6   1.89%   1.95%   2.04%   2.04%   2.05%   2.05%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived6   2.01%   2.28%   2.11%   2.04%   2.09%   2.06%
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets   (1.53%)   (1.33%)   (1.62%)   (1.69%)   (1.62%)   (1.56%)
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets prior to fees waived   (1.65%)   (1.66%)   (1.69%)   (1.69%)   (1.66%)   (1.57%)
Portfolio turnover   27%   51%   40%   57%   40%   42%
   
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 and does not reflect the impact of a sales charge.
4 Total return during the period reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor. 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Ivy Small Cap Growth Fund Class I

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $19.39   $23.48   $32.06   $18.51   $23.43   $24.36 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment loss2   (0.05)   (0.05)   (0.14)   (0.15)   (0.11)   (0.11)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.40)   (3.43)   (2.28)   15.66    (3.63)   1.93 
Total from investment operations   (0.45)   (3.48)   (2.42)   15.51    (3.74)   1.82 
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income           (0.26)            
Net realized gain       (0.61)   (5.90)   (1.96)   (1.18)   (2.75)
Total dividends and distributions       (0.61)   (6.16)   (1.96)   (1.18)   (2.75)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $18.94   $19.39   $23.48   $32.06   $18.51   $23.43 
                               
Total return3   (2.32%)   (14.68%)   (7.88%)   85.00%   (16.99%)   8.14%
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $502,446   $560,403   $904,112   $1,2164   $7784   $1,0344 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets5   0.89%   0.89%   0.89%   0.89%   0.89%   0.94%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived5   1.01%   0.92%   1.02%   1.03%   1.04%   1.04%
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets   (0.52%)   (0.26%)   (0.46%)   (0.55%)   (0.46%)   (0.47%)
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets prior to fees waived   (0.64%)   (0.29%)   (0.59%)   (0.69%)   (0.61%)   (0.57%)
Portfolio turnover   27%   51%   40%   57%   40%   42%
                               
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 during the period 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Ivy Small Cap Growth Fund Class R

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $11.02   $13.75   $21.50   $12.89   $16.78   $18.27 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment loss2   (0.06)   (0.10)   (0.23)   (0.24)   (0.20)   (0.20)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.22)   (2.02)   (1.49)   10.81    (2.51)   1.41 
Total from investment operations   (0.28)   (2.12)   (1.72)   10.57    (2.71)   1.21 
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income           (0.13)            
Net realized gain       (0.61)   (5.90)   (1.96)   (1.18)   (2.70)
Total dividends and distributions       (0.61)   (6.03)   (1.96)   (1.18)   (2.70)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $10.74   $11.02   $13.75   $21.50   $12.89   $16.78 
                               
Total return3   (2.54%)4   (15.18%)4   (8.57%)   83.70%   (17.60%)   7.42%
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $39,965   $43,146   $56,050   $705   $435   $665 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets6   1.39%   1.48%   1.61%   1.62%   1.63%   1.62%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived6   1.51%   1.50%   1.61%   1.62%   1.63%   1.62%
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets   (1.02%)   (0.84%)   (1.19%)   (1.29%)   (1.19%)   (1.14%)
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets prior to fees waived   (1.14%)   (0.86%)   (1.19%)   (1.29%)   (1.19%)   (1.14%)
Portfolio turnover   27%   51%   40%   57%   40%   42%
   
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.
4 Total return during the period reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor. 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Ivy Small Cap Growth Fund Class R6

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $19.58   $23.70   $32.30   $18.63   $23.58   $24.49 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment loss2   (0.05)   (0.05)   (0.13)   (0.15)   (0.10)   (0.10)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.40)   (3.46)   (2.30)   15.78    (3.67)   1.96 
Total from investment operations   (0.45)   (3.51)   (2.43)   15.63    (3.77)   1.86 
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income           (0.27)            
Net realized gain       (0.61)   (5.90)   (1.96)   (1.18)   (2.77)
Total dividends and distributions       (0.61)   (6.17)   (1.96)   (1.18)   (2.77)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $19.13   $19.58   $23.70   $32.30   $18.63   $23.58 
                               
Total return3   (2.30%)4   (14.67%)4   (7.88%)   85.10%   (17.01%)   8.19%
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $158,765   $157,251   $209,855   $2525   $1615   $1555 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets6   0.85%   0.89%   0.87%   0.87%   0.89%   0.89%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived6   0.97%   0.91%   0.87%   0.87%   0.89%   0.89%
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets   (0.48%)   (0.25%)   (0.44%)   (0.54%)   (0.44%)   (0.42%)
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets prior to fees waived   (0.60%)   (0.27%)   (0.44%)   (0.54%)   (0.44%)   (0.42%)
Portfolio turnover   27%   51%   40%   57%   40%   42%
   
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.
4 Total return during the period 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Ivy Small Cap Growth Fund Class Y

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $17.31   $21.10   $29.47   $17.17   $21.90   $23.00 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment loss2   (0.07)   (0.10)   (0.22)   (0.23)   (0.18)   (0.18)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.36)   (3.08)   (2.08)   14.49    (3.37)   1.82 
Total from investment operations   (0.43)   (3.18)   (2.30)   14.26    (3.55)   1.64 
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income           (0.17)            
Net realized gain       (0.61)   (5.90)   (1.96)   (1.18)   (2.74)
Total dividends and distributions       (0.61)   (6.07)   (1.96)   (1.18)   (2.74)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $16.88   $17.31   $21.10   $29.47   $17.17   $21.90 
                               
Total return3   (2.48%)4    (14.91%)4    (8.19%)4    84.34%   (17.36%)   7.83%
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $51,032   $72,634   $99,698   $1355   $915   $1415 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets6   1.14%   1.19%   1.23%   1.26%   1.28%   1.27%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived6   1.26%   1.21%   1.26%   1.26%   1.28%   1.27%
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets   (0.78%)   (0.56%)   (0.81%)   (0.93%)   (0.84%)   (0.79%)
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets prior to fees waived   (0.90%)   (0.58%)   (0.84%)   (0.93%)   (0.84%)   (0.79%)
Portfolio turnover   27%   51%   40%   57%   40%   42%
   
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.
4 Total return during the period reflect waivers by the manager and/or distributor. 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Ivy Smid Cap Core Fund Class A

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $13.21   $18.43   $22.43   $12.88   $16.87   $18.29 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income (loss)2   0.02    0.05    (0.04)   (0.06)   (0.04)   (0.09)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.03)   (1.44)   (0.18)   9.61    (3.83)   1.04 
Total from investment operations   (0.01)   (1.39)   (0.22)   9.55    (3.87)   0.95 
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income   (0.03)   (0.05)                
Net realized gain       (3.78)   (3.78)       (0.12)   (2.37)
Total dividends and distributions   (0.03)   (3.83)   (3.78)       (0.12)   (2.37)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $13.17   $13.21   $18.43   $22.43   $12.88   $16.87 
                               
Total return3   (0.08%)   (7.02%)   (1.21%)   74.15%   (23.13%)   6.30%
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $101,686   $111,950   $151,380   $1764   $1144   $1744 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets5   1.14%   1.23%   1.33%   1.37%   1.38%   1.40%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived5   1.33%   1.44%   1.36%   1.41%   1.41%   1.42%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets   0.34%   0.33%   (0.19%)   (0.37%)   (0.24%)   (0.48%)
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets prior to fees waived   0.15%   0.12%   (0.22%)   (0.41%)   (0.27%)   (0.50%)
Portfolio turnover   8%   13%   122%   127%   138%   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 and does not reflect the impact of a sales charge. Total return during the period reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor. 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Ivy Smid Cap Core Fund Class C

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $9.82   $14.84   $18.75   $10.85   $14.32   $15.81 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment loss2   (0.02)3   (0.05)3   (0.17)   (0.15)   (0.14)   (0.19)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.03)   (1.18)   (0.14)   8.05    (3.21)   0.89 
Total from investment operations   (0.05)   (1.23)   (0.31)   7.90    (3.35)   0.70 
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income   (0.01)   (0.01)                
Net realized gain       (3.78)   (3.60)       (0.12)   (2.19)
Total dividends and distributions   (0.01)   (3.79)   (3.60)       (0.12)   (2.19)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $9.76   $9.82   $14.84   $18.75   $10.85   $14.32 
                               
Total return4   (0.49%)   (7.71%)   (1.93%)   72.81%   (23.62%)   5.59%
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $10,721   $12,188   $17,505   $225   $205   $355 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets6   1.89%   1.98%   2.07%   2.09%   2.10%   2.07%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived6   2.08%   2.18%   2.10%   2.12%   2.12%   2.09%
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets   (0.42%)   (0.42%)   (0.94%)   (1.07%)   (0.96%)   (1.15%)
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets prior to fees waived   (0.61%)   (0.62%)   (0.97%)   (1.10%)   (0.98%)   (1.17%)
Portfolio turnover   8%   13%   122%   127%   138%   119%
                               
1 Ratios have been annualized and total return and portfolio turnover have not been annualized.
2 Calculated using average shares outstanding.
3 The per share amount of net investment income (loss) does not directly correlate to the amounts reported in the Statements of operations due to class specific expenses.
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 and does not reflect the impact of a sales charge. Total return during the period reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor. 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Ivy Smid Cap Core Fund Class I

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $15.28   $20.60   $24.68   $14.10   $18.40   $19.79 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income (loss)2   0.05    0.12    0.06    0.02    0.05    (0.01)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.04)   (1.60)   (0.21)   10.56    (4.19)   1.13 
Total from investment operations   0.01    (1.48)   (0.15)   10.58    (4.14)   1.12 
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income   (0.04)   (0.06)           (0.02)    
Net realized gain       (3.78)   (3.93)       (0.14)   (2.51)
Total dividends and distributions   (0.04)   (3.84)   (3.93)       (0.16)   (2.51)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $15.25   $15.28   $20.60   $24.68   $14.10   $18.40 
                               
Total return3   0.04%   (6.69%)   (0.79%)   75.04%   (22.74%)   6.79%
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $134,483   $159,794   $316,727   $4514   $3044   $3934 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets5   0.89%   0.89%   0.89%   0.89%   0.89%   0.95%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived5   1.08%   0.97%   1.07%   1.09%   1.10%   1.09%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets   0.58%   0.68%   0.25%   0.11%   0.25%   (0.03%)
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets prior to fees waived   0.39%   0.60%   0.07%   (0.09%)   0.04%   (0.17%)
Portfolio turnover   8%   13%   122%   127%   138%   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 during the period 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Ivy Smid Cap Core Fund Class R

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $13.01   $18.22   $22.20   $12.78   $16.78   $18.18 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income (loss)2   0.01    0.01    (0.11)   (0.11)   (0.09)   (0.13)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.04)   (1.42)   (0.19)   9.53    (3.79)   1.03 
Total from investment operations   (0.03)   (1.41)   (0.30)   9.42    (3.88)   0.90 
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income   (0.02)   (0.02)                
Net realized gain       (3.78)   (3.68)       (0.12)   (2.30)
Total dividends and distributions   (0.02)   (3.80)   (3.68)       (0.12)   (2.30)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $12.96   $13.01   $18.22   $22.20   $12.78   $16.78 
                               
Total return3   (0.26%)   (7.21%)   (1.57%)   73.71%   (23.32%)   6.04%
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $18,445   $18,550   $22,950   $254   $154   $164 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets5   1.39%   1.48%   1.64%   1.64%   1.65%   1.65%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived5   1.58%   1.54%   1.67%   1.67%   1.67%   1.67%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets   0.09%   0.08%   (0.50%)   (0.64%)   (0.52%)   (0.73%)
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets prior to fees waived   (0.10%)   0.02%   (0.53%)   (0.67%)   (0.54%)   (0.75%)
Portfolio turnover   8%   13%   122%   127%   138%   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 during the period reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor. 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Ivy Smid Cap Core Fund Class R6

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $15.48   $20.80   $24.88   $14.22   $18.55   $19.96 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income2   0.05    0.12    0.06    0.02    0.05    0.01 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.04)   (1.62)   (0.21)   10.64    (4.22)   1.13 
Total from investment operations   0.01    (1.50)   (0.15)   10.66    (4.17)   1.14 
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income   (0.04)   (0.04)           (0.02)    
Net realized gain       (3.78)   (3.93)       (0.14)   (2.55)
Total dividends and distributions   (0.04)   (3.82)   (3.93)       (0.16)   (2.55)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $15.45   $15.48   $20.80   $24.88   $14.22   $18.55 
                               
Total return3   0.07%   (6.73%)   (0.79%)   74.96%   (22.72%)   6.87%
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $36,784   $39,951   $82,144   $774   $594   $774 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets5   0.85%   0.89%   0.89%   0.89%   0.89%   0.90%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived5   1.04%   0.96%   0.94%   0.95%   0.95%   0.94%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   0.63%   0.67%   0.25%   0.11%   0.24%   0.04%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived   0.44%   0.60%   0.20%   0.05%   0.18%   0.04%
Portfolio turnover   8%   13%   122%   127%   138%   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 during the period 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Ivy Smid Cap Core Fund Class Y

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $14.42   $19.71   $23.73   $13.62   $17.81   $19.20 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income (loss)2   0.02    0.06    (0.04)   (0.05)   (0.03)   (0.08)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.03)   (1.53)   (0.19)   10.16    (4.04)   1.10 
Total from investment operations   (0.01)   (1.47)   (0.23)   10.11    (4.07)   1.02 
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income   (0.02)   (0.04)                
Net realized gain       (3.78)   (3.79)       (0.12)   (2.41)
Total dividends and distributions   (0.02)   (3.82)   (3.79)       (0.12)   (2.41)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $14.39   $14.42   $19.71   $23.73   $13.62   $17.81 
                               
Total return3   (0.05%)   (7.00%)   (1.19%)   74.23%   (23.08%)   6.45%
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $4,713   $5,348   $8,110   $94   $74   $164 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets5   1.14%   1.20%   1.30%   1.30%   1.32%   1.31%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived5   1.33%   1.27%   1.33%   1.34%   1.35%   1.33%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets   0.34%   0.35%   (0.17%)   (0.28%)   (0.19%)   (0.41%)
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets prior to fees waived   0.15%   0.28%   (0.20%)   (0.32%)   (0.22%)   (0.43%)
Portfolio turnover   8%   13%   122%   127%   138%   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 during the period reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor. 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Ivy Systematic Emerging Markets Equity Fund Class Aϕ

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $17.37   $22.54   $28.07   $15.61   $19.15   $21.60 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income (loss)2   0.31    0.68    0.15    (0.01)   0.12    0.12 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.65)   (3.40)   (5.54)   12.68    (3.51)   (2.46)
Total from investment operations   (0.34)   (2.72)   (5.39)   12.67    (3.39)   (2.34)
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income       (0.20)   (0.14)   (0.21)   (0.15)   (0.11)
Net realized gain       (2.25)                
Total dividends and distributions       (2.45)   (0.14)   (0.21)   (0.15)   (0.11)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $17.03   $17.37   $22.54   $28.07   $15.61   $19.15 
                               
Total return3   (1.96%)4   (11.42%)4   (19.25%)4   81.21%   (17.87%)   (10.75%)
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $158,722   $179,755   $263,968   $3775   $2295   $3445 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets6   1.12%   1.15%   1.35%   1.39%   1.46%   1.44%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived6   1.43%   1.57%   1.37%   1.39%   1.46%   1.44%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets   3.54%   3.59%   0.55%   (0.03%)   0.61%   0.62%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets prior to fees waived   3.23%   3.17%   0.53%   (0.03%)   0.61%   0.62%
Portfolio turnover   17%   65%   38%   39%   32%   59%
                               
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 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 and does not reflect the impact of a sales charge.
4 Total return during the period reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor. 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Ivy Systematic Emerging Markets Equity Fund Class Cϕ

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $14.26   $19.07   $23.86   $13.31   $16.39   $18.54 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income (loss)2   0.21    0.47    (0.04)   (0.15)   (0.01)   (0.01)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.54)   (2.90)   (4.68)   10.79    (2.99)   (2.10)
Total from investment operations   (0.33)   (2.43)   (4.72)   10.64    (3.00)   (2.11)
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income       (0.13)   (0.07)   (0.09)   (0.08)   (0.04)
Net realized gain       (2.25)                
Total dividends and distributions       (2.38)   (0.07)   (0.09)   (0.08)   (0.04)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $13.93   $14.26   $19.07   $23.86   $13.31   $16.39 
                               
Total return3   (2.31%)4   (12.02%)4   (19.83%)4   80.00%   (18.43%)   (11.36%)
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $19,033   $23,136   $39,227   $575  $435   $725 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets6   1.80%   1.84%   2.07%   2.10%   2.16%   2.11%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived6   2.18%   2.29%   2.09%   2.10%   2.16%   2.11%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets   2.87%   2.95%   (0.17%)   (0.73%)   (0.07%)   (0.08%)
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets prior to fees waived   2.49%   2.50%   (0.19%)   (0.73%)   (0.07%)   (0.08%)
Portfolio turnover   17%   65%   38%   39%   32%   59%
   
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 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 and does not reflect the impact of a sales charge.
4 Total return during the period reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor. 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Ivy Systematic Emerging Markets Equity Fund Class Iϕ

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $18.12   $23.33   $29.05   $16.13   $19.77   $22.30 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income2   0.35    0.79    0.26    0.09    0.21    0.21 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.68)   (3.53)   (5.74)   13.12    (3.61)   (2.55)
Total from investment operations   (0.33)   (2.74)   (5.48)   13.21    (3.40)   (2.34)
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income       (0.22)   (0.24)   (0.29)   (0.24)   (0.19)
Net realized gain       (2.25)                
Total dividends and distributions       (2.47)   (0.24)   (0.29)   (0.24)   (0.19)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $17.79   $18.12   $23.33   $29.05   $16.13   $19.77 
                               
Total return3   (1.82%)   (11.08%)   (18.96%)   82.02%   (17.50%)   (10.34%)
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $460,439   $532,766   $912,326   $1,5484   $8264   $1,2094 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets5   0.80%   0.81%   0.98%   0.99%   0.99%   0.99%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived5   1.18%   1.08%   1.08%   1.10%   1.14%   1.11%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   3.87%   4.00%   0.93%   0.37%   1.09%   1.06%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived   3.49%   3.73%   0.83%   0.26%   0.94%   0.94%
Portfolio turnover   17%   65%   38%   39%   32%   59%
   
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 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 during the period 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Ivy Systematic Emerging Markets Equity Fund Class Rϕ

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $17.12   $22.26   $27.75   $15.44   $18.95   $21.40 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income (loss)2   0.29    0.61    0.06    (0.07)   0.07    0.06 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.65)   (3.33)   (5.46)   12.53    (3.47)   (2.43)
Total from investment operations   (0.36)   (2.72)   (5.40)   12.46    (3.40)   (2.37)
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income       (0.17)   (0.09)   (0.15)   (0.11)   (0.08)
Net realized gain       (2.25)                
Total dividends and distributions       (2.42)   (0.09)   (0.15)   (0.11)   (0.08)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $16.76   $17.12   $22.26   $27.75   $15.44   $18.95 
                               
Total return3   (2.10%)4   (11.57%)4   (19.51%)4   80.73%   (18.07%)   (11.03%)
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $5,351   $6,070   $7,540   $115   $95   $155 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets6   1.30%   1.37%   1.67%   1.69%   1.72%   1.70%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived6   1.68%   1.64%   1.68%   1.69%   1.72%   1.70%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets   3.34%   3.30%   0.22%   (0.32%)   0.39%   0.32%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets prior to fees waived   2.96%   3.03%   0.21%   (0.32%)   0.39%   0.32%
Portfolio turnover   17%   65%   38%   39%   32%   59%
   
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 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.
4 Total return during the period reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor. 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Ivy Systematic Emerging Markets Equity Fund Class R6ϕ

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $18.22   $23.46   $29.21   $16.22   $19.88   $22.42 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income2   0.36    0.78    0.28    0.10    0.21    0.20 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.69)   (3.53)   (5.77)   13.19    (3.63)   (2.54)
Total from investment operations   (0.33)   (2.75)   (5.49)   13.29    (3.42)   (2.34)
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income       (0.24)   (0.26)   (0.30)   (0.24)   (0.20)
Net realized gain       (2.25)                
Total dividends and distributions       (2.49)   (0.26)   (0.30)   (0.24)   (0.20)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $17.89   $18.22   $23.46   $29.21   $16.22   $19.88 
                               
Total return3   (1.81%)4   (11.06%)4   (18.89%)4   82.01%   (17.46%)   (10.32%)
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $120,059   $144,999   $254,340   $3535   $2005   $3005 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets6   0.72%   0.76%   0.92%   0.95%   0.99%   0.96%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived6   1.13%   1.05%   0.93%   0.95%   0.99%   0.96%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   3.91%   3.94%   0.98%   0.40%   1.05%   1.03%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived   3.50%   3.65%   0.97%   0.40%   1.05%   1.03%
Portfolio turnover   17%   65%   38%   39%   32%   59%
   
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 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.
4 Total return during the period 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Ivy Systematic Emerging Markets Equity Fund Class Yϕ

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $17.79   $23.01   $28.65   $15.92   $19.53   $22.02 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income2   0.32    0.67    0.16    0.01    0.14    0.13 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.67)   (3.44)   (5.65)   12.94    (3.58)   (2.50)
Total from investment operations   (0.35)   (2.77)   (5.49)   12.95    (3.44)   (2.37)
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income       (0.20)   (0.15)   (0.22)   (0.17)   (0.12)
Net realized gain       (2.25)                
Total dividends and distributions       (2.45)   (0.15)   (0.22)   (0.17)   (0.12)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $17.44   $17.79   $23.01   $28.65   $15.92   $19.53 
                               
Total return3   (1.97%)4   (11.38%)4   (19.23%)4   81.40%   (17.80%)   (10.68%)
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $25,195   $27,664   $29,380   $405   $315   $455 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets6   1.12%   1.14%   1.31%   1.34%   1.37%   1.35%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived6   1.43%   1.41%   1.32%   1.34%   1.37%   1.35%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   3.55%   3.50%   0.59%   0.04%   0.70%   0.69%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived   3.24%   3.23%   0.58%   0.04%   0.70%   0.69%
Portfolio turnover   17%   65%   38%   39%   32%   59%
   
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 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.
4 Total return during the period reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor. 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Ivy Value Fund Class A

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $21.02   $27.62   $26.18   $16.79   $22.61   $23.27 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income2   0.17    0.25    0.31    0.29    0.41    0.28 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.76)   (2.01)   4.14    9.86    (3.98)   0.50 
Total from investment operations   (0.59)   (1.76)   4.45    10.15    (3.57)   0.78 
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income   (0.17)   (0.45)   (0.44)   (0.29)   (0.33)   (0.20)
Net realized gain       (4.39)   (2.57)   (0.47)   (1.92)   (1.24)
Total dividends and distributions   (0.17)   (4.84)   (3.01)   (0.76)   (2.25)   (1.44)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $20.26   $21.02   $27.62   $26.18   $16.79   $22.61 
                               
Total return3   (2.81%)4   (6.47%)4   17.35%   61.22%4   (18.67%)   3.69%
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $274,336   $318,903   $405,826   $3595   $2515   $3545 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets6   1.08%   1.10%   1.09%   1.19%   1.21%   1.21%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived6   1.14%   1.14%   1.09%   1.20%   1.21%   1.21%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   1.56%   1.01%   1.07%   1.36%   1.68%   1.21%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived   1.50%   0.97%   1.07%   1.35%   1.68%   1.21%
Portfolio turnover   7%   103%   64%   60%   68%   51%
   
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 and does not reflect the impact of a sales charge.
4 Total return during the period reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor. 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Ivy Value Fund Class C

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $19.65   $26.19   $24.95   $16.02   $21.69   $22.40 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income2   0.08    0.05    0.05    0.13    0.22    0.13 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.70)   (1.90)   3.95    9.39    (3.79)   0.45 
Total from investment operations   (0.62)   (1.85)   4.00    9.52    (3.57)   0.58 
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income   (0.10)   (0.30)   (0.19)   (0.12)   (0.18)   (0.05)
Net realized gain       (4.39)   (2.57)   (0.47)   (1.92)   (1.24)
Total dividends and distributions   (0.10)   (4.69)   (2.76)   (0.59)   (2.10)   (1.29)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $18.93   $19.65   $26.19   $24.95   $16.02   $21.69 
                               
Total return3   (3.15%)4   (7.24%)4   16.32%   59.94%   (19.29%)   2.94%
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $5,082   $6,143   $6,611   $75   $85   $145 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets6   1.83%   1.88%   1.97%   1.99%   1.99%   1.94%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived6   1.89%   1.98%   1.97%   1.99%   1.99%   1.94%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   0.81%   0.23%   0.18%   0.65%   0.94%   0.59%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived   0.75%   0.13%   0.18%   0.65%   0.94%   0.59%
Portfolio turnover   7%   103%   64%   60%   68%   51%
   
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 and does not reflect the impact of a sales charge.
4 Total return during the period reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor. 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Ivy Value Fund Class I

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $21.18   $27.78   $26.31   $16.88   $22.72   $23.38 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income2   0.19    0.36    0.37    0.35    0.47    0.36 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.76)   (2.07)   4.17    9.91    (4.00)   0.50 
Total from investment operations   (0.57)   (1.71)   4.54    10.26    (3.53)   0.86 
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income   (0.20)   (0.50)   (0.50)   (0.36)   (0.39)   (0.28)
Net realized gain       (4.39)   (2.57)   (0.47)   (1.92)   (1.24)
Total dividends and distributions   (0.20)   (4.89)   (3.07)   (0.83)   (2.31)   (1.52)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $20.41   $21.18   $27.78   $26.31   $16.88   $22.72 
                               
Total return3   (2.72%)4   (6.25%)   17.61%   61.66%4   (18.40%)   3.95%
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $270,027   $346,249   $938,672   $8295   $5225   $5795 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets6   0.83%   0.86%   0.88%   0.91%   0.92%   0.91%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived6   0.89%   0.86%   0.88%   0.92%   0.92%   0.91%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   1.81%   1.45%   1.28%   1.62%   1.94%   1.51%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived   1.75%   1.45%   1.28%   1.61%   1.94%   1.51%
Portfolio turnover   7%   103%   64%   60%   68%   51%
   
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.
4 Total return during the period 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Ivy Value Fund Class R

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $20.92   $27.54   $26.11   $16.74   $22.56   $23.22 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income2   0.13    0.12    0.08    0.21    0.33    0.22 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.74)   (2.00)   4.28    9.83    (3.98)   0.49 
Total from investment operations   (0.61)   (1.88)   4.36    10.04    (3.65)   0.71 
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income   (0.09)   (0.35)   (0.36)   (0.20)   (0.25)   (0.13)
Net realized gain       (4.39)   (2.57)   (0.47)   (1.92)   (1.24)
Total dividends and distributions   (0.09)   (4.74)   (2.93)   (0.67)   (2.17)   (1.37)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $20.22   $20.92   $27.54   $26.11   $16.74   $22.56 
                               
Total return3   (2.92%)4   (6.95%)4   16.99%   60.59%   (18.94%)   3.35%
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $5   $20   $14   $5,6   $5,6   $5,6 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets7   1.33%   1.56%   1.53%   1.57%   1.55%   1.52%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived7   1.36%   1.80%   1.53%   1.57%   1.55%   1.52%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   1.19%   0.49%   0.29%   0.96%   1.34%   0.95%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived   1.16%   0.25%   0.29%   0.96%   1.34%   0.95%
Portfolio turnover   7%   103%   64%   60%   68%   51%
   
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.
4 Total return during the period reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor. 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Ivy Value Fund Class R6

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $21.38   $27.89   $26.40   $16.94   $22.80   $23.45 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income2   0.20    0.44    0.41    0.39    0.51    0.41 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.77)   (2.13)   4.19    9.94    (4.02)   0.50 
Total from investment operations   (0.57)   (1.69)   4.60    10.33    (3.51)   0.91 
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income   (0.20)   (0.43)   (0.54)   (0.40)   (0.43)   (0.32)
Net realized gain       (4.39)   (2.57)   (0.47)   (1.92)   (1.24)
Total dividends and distributions   (0.20)   (4.82)   (3.11)   (0.87)   (2.35)   (1.56)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $20.61   $21.38   $27.89   $26.40   $16.94   $22.80 
                               
Total return3   (2.69%)4   (6.18%)   17.81%   61.93%   (18.29%)   4.15%
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $1,792   $4,247   $126,573   $1465   $1135   $1405 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets6   0.81%   0.74%   0.72%   0.76%   0.77%   0.76%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived6   0.85%   0.74%   0.72%   0.76%   0.77%   0.76%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   1.83%   1.70%   1.42%   1.81%   2.13%   1.72%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived   1.79%   1.70%   1.42%   1.81%   2.13%   1.72%
Portfolio turnover   7%   103%   64%   60%   68%   51%
   
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.
4 Total return during the period 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Ivy Value Fund Class Y

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $20.97   $27.57   $26.14   $16.77   $22.65   $23.31 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income2   0.17    0.25    0.28    0.33    0.46    0.33 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.76)   (2.01)   4.16    9.80    (4.09)   0.47 
Total from investment operations   (0.59)   (1.76)   4.44    10.13    (3.63)   0.80 
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income   (0.18)   (0.45)   (0.44)   (0.29)   (0.33)   (0.22)
Net realized gain       (4.39)   (2.57)   (0.47)   (1.92)   (1.24)
Total dividends and distributions   (0.18)   (4.84)   (3.01)   (0.76)   (2.25)   (1.46)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $20.20   $20.97   $27.57   $26.14   $16.77   $22.65 
                               
Total return3   (2.85%)4   (6.49%)   17.32%4   61.18%   (18.89%)   3.76%
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $89   $87   $108   $5,6   $5,6   $5,6 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets7   1.08%   1.11%   1.11%   1.18%   1.19%   1.15%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived7   1.14%   1.11%   1.14%   1.18%   1.19%   1.15%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   1.56%   1.01%   1.03%   1.61%   1.93%   1.37%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived   1.50%   1.01%   1.00%   1.61%   1.93%   1.37%
Portfolio turnover   7%   103%   64%   60%   68%   51%
   
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.
4 Total return during the period reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor. 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Ivy FundsSeptember 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

Ivy Funds (Trust) is organized as a Delaware statutory trust and offers 30 funds. These financial statements and the related notes pertain to 16 funds: Delaware Global Equity Fund II (formerly, Delaware Global Value Equity Fund), Delaware International Equity Fund II (formerly, Delaware Ivy International Value Fund), Delaware Ivy Core Bond Fund, Delaware Ivy Core Equity Fund, Delaware Ivy Global Bond Fund, Delaware Ivy Global Growth Fund, Delaware Ivy High Income Fund, Delaware Ivy International Core Equity Fund, Delaware Ivy Large Cap Growth Fund, Delaware Ivy Managed International Opportunities Fund, Delaware Ivy Mid Cap Growth Fund, Delaware Ivy Mid Cap Income Opportunities Fund, Delaware Ivy Small Cap Growth Fund, Delaware Ivy Smid Cap Core Fund, Delaware Ivy Systematic Emerging Markets Equity Fund, and Delaware Ivy Value Fund, (each a Fund, or collectively, the Funds). The Trust is an open-end investment company. The Funds, except for Delaware Global Equity Fund II, Delaware International Equity Fund II, and Delaware Ivy Large Cap Growth Fund are considered diversified under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (1940 Act). Delaware Global Equity Fund II, Delaware International Equity Fund II, and Delaware Ivy Large Cap Growth Fund are considered nondiversified.

The Funds offer Class A, Class C, Class I, Class R, Class R6 and Class Y shares. On June 13, 2022, all Class E shares were liquidated. Class A shares are subject to an initial sales charge. There is no front-end sales charge when you purchase $1 million or more of Class A shares. However, if Delaware Distributors, L.P. (DDLP) paid your financial intermediary a commission on your purchase of $1 million or more of Class A shares, you will have to pay a limited contingent deferred sales charge (Limited CDSC) of 1.00% if you redeem these shares within the first 18 months after your purchase, unless a specific waiver of the Limited CDSC applies. Class C shares have no upfront sales charge, but are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) of 1.00%, which will be incurred if redeemed during the first 12 months. Class I, Class R, Class R6, and Class Y shares are not subject to a sales charge and are offered for sale exclusively to certain eligible investors. In addition, Class R6 shares do not pay any service fees, sub-accounting fees, and/or sub-transfer agency fees to any brokers, dealers, or other financial intermediaries.

1. Significant Accounting Policies

Each Fund 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 Funds.

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 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, credit default swap (CDS) contracts, interest rate swap (IRS) contracts, CDS and IRS options contracts (swaptions) 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 (the Policy). Fixed income security valuations are then reviewed by DMC as part of its duties as each Fund’s 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 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. 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. Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are valued at the mean between the bid and the ask prices, which approximates fair value. Interpolated values are derived when the settlement date of the contract is an interim date for which quotations are not available. 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. Generally, other securities and assets for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by DMC. Subject to the oversight of the Trust’s Board of Trustees (Board), DMC, as valuation designee, has adopted policies and procedures to fair value securities for which market quotations are not readily available

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1. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

consistent with the requirements of Rule 2a-5 under the 1940 Act. In determining whether market quotations are readily available or fair valuation will be used, various factors will be taken into consideration, such as market closures or suspension of trading in a security. Restricted securities and private placements are valued at fair value.

Federal and Foreign Income Taxes — No provision for federal income taxes has been made as each Fund 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 Fund evaluates tax positions taken or expected to be taken in the course of preparing each Fund’s 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 Fund’s tax positions taken or expected to be taken on each Fund’s federal income tax returns through the six months ended September 30, 2023, and for all open tax years (years ended March 31, 2020March 31, 2023), and has concluded that no provision for federal income tax is required in each Fund’s financial statements. In regard to foreign taxes only, each Fund has open tax years in certain foreign countries in which it invests in that may date back to the inception of each Fund. If applicable, each Fund recognizes interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense and penalties in “Other” on the “Statements of operations.” During the six months ended September 30, 2023, the Funds did not incur any interest or tax penalties.

Class Accounting — Investment income, common expenses, and realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments are allocated to the various classes of each Fund on the basis of daily net assets of each class. Distribution expenses relating to a specific class are charged directly to that class. Class R6 shares will not be allocated any expenses related to service fees, sub-accounting fees, and/or sub-transfer agency fees paid to brokers, dealers, or other financial intermediaries.

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 Fund 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 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 Fund 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 — The Funds 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, 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, the Funds intend to use either 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, the Funds 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 the Funds 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.

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Other — Expenses directly attributable to a Fund are charged directly to that Fund. Other expenses common to various funds within the Delaware Funds by Macquarie® (Delaware 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 Fund 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, 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 the Funds are 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 the Funds’ understanding of the applicable country’s tax rules and rates. Each Fund 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. Delaware Ivy Core Bond Fund and Delaware Ivy High Income Fund declare daily and pay monthly. Delaware Global Equity Fund II, Delaware Ivy Mid Cap Income Opportunities Fund, Delaware Ivy Smid Cap Core Fund, and Delaware Ivy Value Fund declare and pay quarterly. Delaware International Equity Fund II, Delaware Ivy Core Equity Fund, Delaware Ivy Systematic Emerging Markets Equity Fund, Delaware Ivy Global Growth Fund, Delaware Ivy International Core Equity Fund, Delaware Ivy Large Cap Growth Fund, Delaware Ivy Managed International Opportunities Fund, Delaware Ivy Mid Cap Growth Fund, and Delaware Ivy Small Cap Growth Fund declare and pay dividends annually. Each Fund declares and pays distributions from net realized gain on investments, if any, at least annually. Each Fund may distribute more frequently, if necessary for tax purposes. Dividends and distributions, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date.

Each Fund 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 and transfer agent fees and expenses” with the corresponding expenses offset included under “Less expenses paid indirectly.”

2. Investment Management, Administration Agreements, and Other Transactions with Affiliates

In accordance with the terms of its respective investment management agreement, each Fund pays DMC, a series of Macquarie Investment Management Business Trust and the investment manager, an annual fee which is calculated daily and paid monthly, based on each Fund’s average daily net assets as follows:

Fund   Management Fee (annual rate as a percentage of average daily net assets)
Delaware Global Equity Fund II   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 and up to $5 billion;
    0.545% of net assets over $5 billion and up to $10 billion;
    0.54% of net assets over $10 billion.
     
Delaware International Equity Fund II   1.00% of net assets up to $500 million;
    0.85% of net assets over $500 million and 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.
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2. Investment Management, Administration Agreements, and Other Transactions with Affiliates (continued)

Fund   Management Fee (annual rate as a percentage of average daily net assets)
Delaware Ivy Core Bond Fund   0.525% of net assets up to $500 million;
    0.50% of net assets over $500 million and up to $1 billion;
    0.45% of net assets over $1 billion and up to $1.5 billion;
    0.40% of net assets over $1.5 billion and up to $5 billion;
    0.395% of net assets over $5 billion and up to $10 billion;
    0.39% of net assets over $10 billion.
     
Delaware Ivy Core Equity Fund   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 and up to $5 billion;
    0.525% of net assets over $5 billion and up to $6 billion;
    0.50% of net assets over $6 billion and up to $10 billion;
    0.49% of net assets over $10 billion.
     
Delaware Ivy Global Bond Fund   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 and up to $5 billion;
    0.49% of net assets over $5 billion and up to $10 billion;
    0.48% of net assets over $10 billion.
     
Delaware Ivy Global Growth Fund   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;
    0.70% of net assets over $3 billion and up to $5 billion;
    0.695% of net assets over $5 billion and up to $10 billion;
    0.69% of net assets over $10 billion.
     
Delaware Ivy High Income Fund   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 and up to $10 billion;
    0.49% of net assets over $10 billion and up to $20 billion;
    0.48% of net assets over $20 billion.
     
Delaware Ivy International Core Equity Fund   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;
    0.70% of net assets over $3 billion and up to $5 billion;
    0.69% of net assets over $5 billion and up to $10 billion;
    0.68% of net assets over $10 billion.
     
Delaware Ivy Large Cap Growth Fund   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 and up to $5 billion;
    0.545% of net assets over $5 billion and up to $10 billion;
    0.54% of net assets over $10 billion.
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Fund   Management Fee (annual rate as a percentage of average daily net assets)
Delaware Ivy Managed International Opportunities Fund   0.05% of net assets.
     
Delaware Ivy Mid Cap Growth Fund   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 and up to $15 billion;
    0.67% of net assets over $15 billion.
     
Delaware Ivy Mid Cap Income Opportunities Fund   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 and up to $15 billion;
    0.67% of net assets over $15 billion.
     
Delaware Ivy Small Cap Growth Fund   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;
    0.72% of net assets over $10 billion.
     
Delaware Ivy Smid Cap Core Fund   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;
    0.72% of net assets over $10 billion.
     
Delaware Ivy Systematic Emerging Markets Equity Fund   1.00% of net assets up to $500 million;
    0.85% of net assets over $500 million and 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;
    0.755% of net assets over $5 billion and up to $10 billion;
    0.75% of net assets over $10 billion.
     
Delaware Ivy Value Fund   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 and up to $5 billion;
    0.545% of net assets over $5 billion and up to $10 billion;
    0.54% of net assets over $10 billion.
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DMC has entered into sub-advisory agreements with the following entities on behalf of the Funds:

In connection with its management of Delaware Ivy Core Bond Fund, Delaware Ivy Global Bond Fund, and Delaware Ivy High Income Fund, DMC may seek fixed income investment advice, recommendations, discretionary investment advice and trading from its affiliates Macquarie Investment Management Austria Kapitalanlage AG (MIMAK), Macquarie Investment Management Europe Limited (MIMEL), and Macquarie Investment Management Global Limited (MIMGL). DMC pays a sub-advisory fee to each of MIMAK, MIMEL and MIMGL based on the extent to which they provide services to the Funds.

In addition and with respect only to Delaware Ivy Managed International Opportunities Fund, MIMAK is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund. MIMAK may utilize its affiliate MIMGL to execute security trades. DMC pays a sub-advisory fee to each of MIMAK and MIMGL for their services to the Fund.

In addition and with respect only to Delaware Ivy Systematic Emerging Markets Equity Fund, MIMGL is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund. DMC pays a sub-advisory fee to MIMGL for their services to the Fund.

MIMGL serve as sub-advisor to Delaware International Equity Fund II, Delaware Ivy Core Equity Fund, Delaware Ivy Large Cap Growth Fund, Delaware Ivy Mid Cap Growth Fund, Delaware Ivy Mid Cap Income Opportunities Fund, Delaware Ivy Small Cap Growth Fund, Delaware Ivy Smid Cap Core Fund, Delaware Ivy Value Fund, Delaware Global Equity Fund II, Delaware Ivy Global Growth Fund, and Delaware Ivy International Core Equity Fund, executing security trades on behalf of DMC. DMC pays a sub-advisory fee to MIMGL for their services to the Funds.

Delaware Investments Fund Services Company (DIFSC), an affiliate of DMC, provides fund accounting and financial administrative oversight services to each Fund. For these services, DIFSC’s fees are calculated daily and paid monthly, based on the aggregate daily net assets of all funds within the Delaware Funds at the following annual rates: 0.00475% of the first $35 billion; 0.0040% of the next $10 billion; 0.0025% of the next $45 billion; and 0.0015% of aggregate average daily net assets in excess of $90 billion (Total Fee). Each fund in the Delaware 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 September 30, 2023, each Fund paid for these services as follows:

Fund  Fees 
Delaware Global Equity Fund II  $6,602 
Delaware International Equity Fund II   3,850 
Delaware Ivy Core Bond Fund   8,456 
Delaware Ivy Core Equity Fund   53,470 
Delaware Ivy Global Bond Fund   8,510 
Delaware Ivy Global Growth Fund   9,857 
Delaware Ivy High Income Fund   39,397 
Delaware Ivy International Core Equity Fund   22,230 
Delaware Ivy Large Cap Growth Fund   85,964 
Delaware Ivy Managed International Opportunities Fund   3,114 
Delaware Ivy Mid Cap Growth Fund   90,385 
Delaware Ivy Mid Cap Income Opportunities Fund   20,442 
Delaware Ivy Small Cap Growth Fund   24,133 
Delaware Ivy Smid Cap Core Fund   7,016 
Delaware Ivy Systematic Emerging Markets Equity Fund   14,960 
Delaware Ivy Value Fund   11,466 

DIFSC is also the transfer agent and dividend disbursing agent of the Funds. For these services, DIFSC’s fees are calculated daily and paid monthly, based on the aggregate daily net assets of the retail funds within the Delaware Funds at the following annual rates: 0.014% of the first $20 billion; 0.011% of the next $5 billion; 0.007% of the next $5 billion; 0.004% of the next $20 billion; 0.002% of the next $25 billion; and 0.0015% of average daily net assets in excess of $75 billion. The fees payable to DIFSC under the shareholder services agreement described above are allocated among all retail funds in the Delaware Funds on a relative NAV basis. These amounts are included on the “Statements of

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operations” under “Dividend disbursing and transfer agent fees and expenses.” For the six months ended September 30, 2023, each Fund paid for these services as follows:

Fund  Fees 
Delaware Global Equity Fund II  $9,828 
Delaware International Equity Fund II   3,950 
Delaware Ivy Core Bond Fund   13,791 
Delaware Ivy Core Equity Fund   109,969 
Delaware Ivy Global Bond Fund   13,905 
Delaware Ivy Global Growth Fund   16,783 
Delaware Ivy High Income Fund   79,901 
Delaware Ivy International Core Equity Fund   43,221 
Delaware Ivy Large Cap Growth Fund   179,399 
Delaware Ivy Managed International Opportunities Fund   2,376 
Delaware Ivy Mid Cap Growth Fund   188,836 
Delaware Ivy Mid Cap Income Opportunities Fund   39,397 
Delaware Ivy Small Cap Growth Fund   47,285 
Delaware Ivy Smid Cap Core Fund   10,714 
Delaware Ivy Systematic Emerging Markets Equity Fund   27,686 
Delaware Ivy Value Fund   20,220 

Pursuant to a sub-transfer agency agreement between DIFSC and BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc. (BNYMIS), BNYMIS provides certain sub-transfer agency services to the Funds. Sub-transfer agency fees are paid by the Funds and are also included on the “Statements of operations” under “Dividend disbursing and transfer agent fees and expenses.” The fees that are calculated daily and paid as invoices are received on a monthly or quarterly basis.

Pursuant to a distribution agreement and distribution plan, each Fund pays DDLP, the distributor and an affiliate of DMC, an annual distribution and service (12b-1) fee of 0.25%, 1.00%, 0.50%, and 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Class A, Class C, Class R, and Class Y shares, respectively. The fees are calculated daily and paid monthly. Class I and Class R6 shares do not pay 12b-1 fees.

From July 31, 2023 through July 30, 2024, DMC has contractually agreed to waive all or a portion of 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 fund operating expenses from exceeding the following percentages of each Fund’s average daily net assets. These waivers and reimbursements may only be terminated by agreement of DMC and the Funds. The waivers and reimbursements are accrued daily and received monthly.

Fund   Operating expense
limitation as a
percentage of average
daily
net assets
all share classes
other than
Class R6
  Operating expense
limitation as
a percentage
of average
daily net assets

Class R6
Delaware Global Equity Fund II   0.92%   0.75%
Delaware International Equity Fund II   0.79%   0.65%
Delaware Ivy Core Bond Fund   0.44%   0.33%
Delaware Ivy Core Equity Fund   0.75%   0.67%
Delaware Ivy Global Bond Fund   0.71%   0.59%
Delaware Ivy Global Growth Fund   0.92%   0.81%
Delaware Ivy High Income Fund   0.72%   0.63%
Delaware Ivy International Core Equity Fund   0.79%   0.67%
Delaware Ivy Large Cap Growth Fund   0.64%   0.56%
Delaware Ivy Managed International Opportunities Fund   n/a   n/a
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Fund   Operating expense
limitation as a
percentage of average
daily
net assets
all share classes
other than
Class R6
  Operating expense
limitation as
a percentage
of average

daily net assets
Class R6
Delaware Ivy Mid Cap Growth Fund   0.79%   0.69%
Delaware Ivy Mid Cap Income Opportunities Fund   0.83%   0.72%
Delaware Ivy Small Cap Growth Fund   0.89%   0.76%
Delaware Ivy Smid Cap Core Fund   0.89%   0.76%
Delaware Ivy Systematic Emerging Markets Equity Fund   0.80%   0.65%
Delaware Ivy Value Fund   0.83%   0.72%

After consideration of class specific expenses, including 12b-1 fees, the class level operating expense limitation as a percentage of average daily net assets for the period from July 31, 2023 through July 30, 2024 is as follows:

   Operating expense limitation as a percentage of average daily net assets
Fund  Class A  Class C  Class I  Class R  Class R6  Class Y
Delaware Global Equity Fund II   1.17%   1.92%   0.92%   1.42%   0.75%   1.17%
Delaware International Equity Fund II   1.04%   1.79%   0.79%   1.29%   0.65%   1.04%
Delaware Ivy Core Bond Fund   0.69%   1.44%   0.44%   0.94%   0.33%   0.69%
Delaware Ivy Core Equity Fund   1.00%   1.75%   0.75%   1.25%   0.67%   1.00%
Delaware Ivy Global Bond Fund   0.96%   1.71%   0.71%   1.21%   0.59%   0.96%
Delaware Ivy Global Growth Fund   1.17%   1.92%   0.92%   1.42%   0.81%   1.17%
Delaware Ivy High Income Fund   0.97%   1.72%   0.72%   1.22%   0.63%   0.97%
Delaware Ivy International Core Equity Fund   1.04%   1.79%   0.79%   1.29%   0.67%   1.04%
Delaware Ivy Large Cap Growth Fund   0.89%   1.64%   0.64%   1.14%   0.56%   0.89%
Delaware Ivy Managed International Opportunities Fund   n/a    n/a    n/a    n/a    n/a    n/a 
Delaware Ivy Mid Cap Growth Fund   1.04%   1.79%   0.79%   1.29%   0.69%   1.04%
Delaware Ivy Mid Cap Income Opportunities Fund   1.08%   1.83%   0.83%   1.33%   0.72%   1.08%
Delaware Ivy Small Cap Growth Fund   1.14%   1.89%   0.89%   1.39%   0.76%   1.14%
Delaware Ivy Smid Cap Core Fund   1.14%   1.89%   0.89%   1.39%   0.76%   1.14%
Delaware Ivy Systematic Emerging Markets Equity Fund   1.05%   1.80%   0.80%   1.30%   0.65%   1.05%
Delaware Ivy Value Fund   1.08%   1.83%   0.83%   1.33%   0.72%   1.08%

Prior to July 31, 2023, DMC, DDLP and/or DIFSC, had contractually agreed to waive all or a portion of its fees and/or pay/reimburse expenses (excluding 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 fund operating expenses from exceeded the following percentages of each Fund’s average daily net assets. These waivers and reimbursements may only be terminated by agreement of DMC, DDLP, DIFSC and/or each Fund. The waivers and reimbursements were accrued daily and received monthly.

   Operating expense limitation as a percentage of average daily net assets
Fund  Class A  Class C  Class I  Class R  Class R6  Class Y
Delaware Global Equity Fund II   1.17%   1.92%   0.92%   1.42%   n/a    1.17%
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   Operating expense limitation as a percentage of average daily net assets
Fund  Class A  Class C  Class I  Class R  Class R6  Class Y
Delaware International Equity Fund II   1.20%   1.95%   0.95%   1.45%   n/a    1.20%
Delaware Ivy Core Bond Fund   0.70%   1.45%   0.45%   0.95%   0.45%   0.70%
Delaware Ivy Core Equity Fund   1.00%   1.75%   0.75%   1.25%   n/a    1.00%
Delaware Ivy Global Bond Fund   0.96%   1.71%   0.71%   1.21%   n/a    0.96%
Delaware Ivy Global Growth Fund   1.21%   1.97%   0.97%   1.47%   n/a    1.22%
Delaware Ivy High Income Fund   1.00%   1.75%   0.75%   1.25%   n/a    1.00%
Delaware Ivy International Core Equity Fund   1.04%   1.79%   0.79%   1.29%   0.79%   1.04%
Delaware Ivy Large Cap Growth Fund   0.89%   1.64%   0.64%   1.14%   0.64%   0.89%
Delaware Ivy Managed International Opportunities Fund   n/a    n/a    n/a    n/a    n/a    n/a 
Delaware Ivy Mid Cap Growth Fund   1.04%   1.79%   0.79%   1.29%   0.79%   1.04%
Delaware Ivy Mid Cap Income Opportunities Fund   1.08%   1.83%   0.83%   1.33%   0.83%   1.08%
Delaware Ivy Small Cap Growth Fund   1.14%   1.89%   0.89%   1.39%   0.89%   1.14%
Delaware Ivy Smid Cap Core Fund   1.14%   1.89%   0.89%   1.39%   0.89%   1.14%
Delaware Ivy Systematic Emerging Markets Equity Fund   1.15%   1.80%   0.80%   1.30%   0.76%   1.15%
Delaware Ivy Value Fund   1.08%   1.83%   0.83%   1.33%   n/a    1.08%

As provided in the investment management agreement, each Fund 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 Fund. These amounts are included on the “Statements of operations” under “Legal fees.” For the six months ended September 30, 2023, each Fund paid for internal legal and regulatory reporting services provided by DMC and/or its affiliates’ employees as follows:

Fund  Fees 
Delaware Global Equity Fund II  $4,583 
Delaware International Equity Fund II   3,061 
Delaware Ivy Core Bond Fund   7,232 
Delaware Ivy Core Equity Fund   49,312 
Delaware Ivy Global Bond Fund   9,518 
Delaware Ivy Global Growth Fund   7,732 
Delaware Ivy High Income Fund   36,787 
Delaware Ivy International Core Equity Fund   19,539 
Delaware Ivy Large Cap Growth Fund   75,868 
Delaware Ivy Managed International Opportunities Fund   1,129 
Delaware Ivy Mid Cap Growth Fund   78,744 
Delaware Ivy Mid Cap Income Opportunities Fund   19,265 
Delaware Ivy Small Cap Growth Fund   21,634 
Delaware Ivy Smid Cap Core Fund   4,721 
Delaware Ivy Systematic Emerging Markets Equity Fund   12,064 
Delaware Ivy Value Fund   10,600 

For the six months ended September 30, 2023, DDLP earned commissions on sales of Class A shares for each Fund as follows:

Fund  Class A 
Delaware Global Equity Fund II  $3,815 
Delaware International Equity Fund II   1,035 
Delaware Ivy Core Bond Fund   3,129 
Delaware Ivy Core Equity Fund   63,322 
Delaware Ivy Global Bond Fund   1,446 
Delaware Ivy Global Growth Fund   4,740 
Delaware Ivy High Income Fund   33,077 
Delaware Ivy International Core Equity Fund   5,275 
Delaware Ivy Large Cap Growth Fund   110,345 
Delaware Ivy Managed International Opportunities Fund   1,073 
Delaware Ivy Mid Cap Growth Fund   72,459 
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Fund  Class A 
Delaware Ivy Mid Cap Income Opportunities Fund  $8,006 
Delaware Ivy Small Cap Growth Fund   26,819 
Delaware Ivy Smid Cap Core Fund   3,931 
Delaware Ivy Systematic Emerging Markets Equity Fund   7,952 
Delaware Ivy Value Fund   12,359 

For the six months ended September 30, 2023, DDLP received gross CDSC commissions on redemptions of each Fund’s Class A and Class C shares, and these commissions were entirely used to offset upfront commissions previously paid by DDLP to broker/dealers on sales of those shares. The amounts received were as follows:

Fund  Class A   Class C 
Delaware Global Equity Fund II  $76   $127 
Delaware International Equity Fund II   4    26 
Delaware Ivy Core Bond Fund   374    41 
Delaware Ivy Core Equity Fund   4,113    1,281 
Delaware Ivy Global Bond Fund   59    41 
Delaware Ivy Global Growth Fund   283    141 
Delaware Ivy High Income Fund   18,070    4,538 
Delaware Ivy International Core Equity Fund   520    589 
Delaware Ivy Large Cap Growth Fund   4,460    2,230 
Delaware Ivy Managed International Opportunities Fund   13    50 
Delaware Ivy Mid Cap Growth Fund   2,627    1,147 
Delaware Ivy Mid Cap Income Opportunities Fund   299    638 
Delaware Ivy Small Cap Growth Fund   3,696    818 
Delaware Ivy Smid Cap Core Fund   217    370 
Delaware Ivy Systematic Emerging Markets Equity Fund   637    532 
Delaware Ivy Value Fund   2,243    668 

Trustees’ fees include expenses accrued by each Fund 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 Funds.

In addition to the management fees and other expenses of a Fund, a Fund 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 Fund 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.

Cross trades for the six months ended September 30, 2023, were executed by the Funds pursuant to procedures adopted by the Board designed to ensure compliance with Rule 17a-7 under the 1940 Act. Cross trading is the buying or selling of portfolio securities between funds of investment companies, or between a fund of an investment company and another entity, that are or could be considered affiliates by virtue of having a common investment advisor (or affiliated investment advisors), common directors/trustees and/or common officers. At its regularly scheduled meetings, the Board reviews a report related to the Funds’ compliance with the procedures adopted by the Board. Pursuant to these procedures, for the six months ended September 30, 2023, the following Fund engaged in Rule 17a-7 securities purchases and securities sales, which resulted in net gains or losses as follows:

   Purchases   Sales   Net realized gain (loss) 
Delaware Ivy Smid Cap Core Fund  $4,514,076   $   $ 
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A summary of the transactions in affiliated companies during the six months ended September 30, 2023 was as follows:

   Value,
beginning
of period
   Gross
additions
   Gross
reductions(1)
   Net
realized
gain (loss)
on
affiliated
investments
   Net change in
unrealized
appreciation
(depreciation)
on affiliated
investments(2)
   Value,
end of
period
   Shares   Income
distributions
 
Delaware Ivy High Income Fund
Common Stocks—2.50%
                               
BIS Industries Holdings =,†                               
   $   $   $   $   $   $    19,682,813   $ 
Foresight Energy =,†                               
    19,096,599                14,626,945    33,723,544    1,117,414     
Larchmont Resources =,†                               
    213,461                550    214,011    18,338     
Maritime Finance =,†                                        
    3,585,521        (3,162,045)       406,419    829,895    1,750,000     
New Cotai =,†                                        
    20,699,983                (5,318,715)   15,381,268    20,316,462     
True Religion Apparel =,†                               
    6,549,308                2,619,386    9,168,694(3)   395     
    50,144,872        (3,162,045)       12,334,585    59,317,412          
Preferred Stock—0.08%                               
True Religion Apparel=,ω                                        
    2,050,430                    2,050,430    410     
Convertible Bond—1.84%                               
New Cotai =                                        
    58,691,628    92,216            (15,172,617)   43,611,227    23,041,685    668,277 
Loan Agreements—0.31%                               
Foresight Energy Operating Tranche A                                
    7,399,377        (47,089)       1,178    7,353,466    7,542,017     
Total  $118,286,307   $92,216   $(3,209,134)  $   $(2,836,854)  $112,332,535        $668,277 

   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 
Delaware Ivy Managed International Opportunities Fund
Affiliated Mutual Funds—100.05%
Delaware International Equity Fund II Class R6
   $16,182,372   $238,779   $(3,098,553)  $(442,717)  $(111,204)  $12,768,677    863,916 
Delaware Ivy International Core Equity Fund Class R6
    38,532,783    8,015,772    (6,697,474)   528,229    (542,253)   39,837,057    2,077,010 
Delaware Ivy International Small Cap Fund
    3,785,266    46,297    (3,940,486)   (470,054)   578,977         
Delaware Ivy Systematic Emerging Markets Equity Fund Class R6
    19,434,227    362,222    (6,708,877)   1,247,665    (1,234,989)   13,100,248    732,267 
Total  $77,934,648   $8,663,070   $(20,445,390)  $863,123   $(1,309,469)  $65,705,982      

(1) The amount shown included return of capital.
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(2) Does not tie to Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on affiliated investments on the “Statements of operations” as a result of previously affiliated securities moving to unaffiliated.
(3) Issuer was not an affiliated investment of the Fund at September 30, 2023. This value is not included in the “Statements of assets and liabilities” balance as it is not affiliated as of September 30, 2023.
ω Perpetual security with no stated maturity date.
= 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.
Non-income producing security.
Variable rate investment. Rates reset periodically. Rate shown reflects the rate in effect at September 30, 2023. 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.

3. Investments

For the six months ended September 30, 2023, each Fund made purchases and sales of investment securities other than short-term investments as follows:

Fund  Purchases
other than
US government
securities
   Purchases of
US government
securities
   Sales
other than
US government
securities
   Sales of
US government
securities
 
Delaware Global Equity Fund II  $291,213,411   $   $335,834,192   $ 
Delaware International Equity Fund II   109,353,637        133,762,296     
Delaware Ivy Core Bond Fund   43,395,915    153,136,758    115,690,529    136,448,404 
Delaware Ivy Core Equity Fund   560,866,104        702,305,947     
Delaware Ivy Global Bond Fund   179,725,858    120,636,564    193,565,667    96,546,492 
Delaware Ivy Global Growth Fund   103,184,135        163,520,128     
Delaware Ivy High Income Fund   348,640,746        436,316,337     
Delaware Ivy International Core Equity Fund   224,019,952        284,240,727     
Delaware Ivy Large Cap Growth Fund   281,282,264        292,641,529     
Delaware Ivy Managed International Opportunities Fund   8,663,070        20,445,390     
Delaware Ivy Mid Cap Growth Fund   1,017,052,637        979,538,050     
Delaware Ivy Mid Cap Income Opportunities Fund   108,409,373        276,948,275     
Delaware Ivy Small Cap Growth Fund   390,221,831        514,068,901     
Delaware Ivy Smid Cap Core Fund   25,070,870        65,884,795     
Delaware Ivy Systematic Emerging Markets Equity Fund   146,663,372        237,353,350     
Delaware Ivy Value Fund   44,777,263        148,280,422     
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At September 30, 2023, 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 September 30, 2023, the cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments and derivatives for each Fund were as follows:

Fund  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
 
Delaware Global Equity Fund II  $269,969,553   $3,172,602   $(11,445,742)  $(8,273,140)
Delaware International Equity Fund II   97,122,918    2,859,332    (4,780,661)   (1,921,329)
Delaware Ivy Core Bond Fund   411,649,099    791,832    (36,285,140)   (35,493,308)
Delaware Ivy Core Equity Fund   2,053,458,821    1,213,851,807    (30,529,723)   1,183,322,084 
Delaware Ivy Global Bond Fund   427,107,792    8,929,783    (28,054,323)   (19,124,540)
Delaware Ivy Global Growth Fund   384,228,391    129,002,417    (25,006,196)   103,996,221 
Delaware Ivy High Income Fund   2,776,126,251    43,301,301    (483,655,925)   (440,354,624)
Delaware Ivy International Core Equity Fund   1,169,781,926    249,979,104    (140,849,354)   109,129,750 
Delaware Ivy Large Cap Growth Fund   2,633,389,218    2,876,605,024    (32,319,745)   2,844,285,279 
Delaware Ivy Managed International Opportunities Fund   53,713,442    12,376,644    (55,970)   12,320,674 
Delaware Ivy Mid Cap Growth Fund   4,578,406,843    1,432,317,573    (495,634,188)   936,683,385 
Delaware Ivy Mid Cap Income Opportunities Fund   880,434,319    269,068,546    (53,961,010)   215,107,536 
Delaware Ivy Small Cap Growth Fund   1,287,064,235    186,370,761    (104,197,181)   82,173,580 
Delaware Ivy Smid Cap Core Fund   306,493,424    39,617,786    (39,610,962)   6,824 
Delaware Ivy Systematic Emerging Markets Equity Fund   734,104,916    208,361,070    (148,995,535)   59,365,535 
Delaware Ivy Value Fund   601,964,337    18,528,480    (71,342,559)   (52,814,079)

For federal income tax purposes, capital loss carryforwards may be carried forward and applied against future capital gains. At March 31, 2023, the Funds had capital loss carryforwards available to offset future realized capital gains as follows:

   Loss carryforward character     
   Short-term   Long-term   Total 
Delaware Global Equity Fund II  $16,381,868   $644,618   $17,026,486 
Delaware International Equity Fund II   9,714,148    695,340    10,409,488 
Delaware Ivy Core Bond Fund   41,301,170    41,313,574    82,614,744 
Delaware Ivy Global Bond Fund   57,277,514    39,050,758    96,328,272 
Delaware Ivy High Income Fund   236,549,486    1,276,058,507    1,512,607,993 
Delaware Ivy International Core Equity Fund   61,459,693        61,459,693 
Delaware Ivy Managed International Opportunities Fund   141,418        141,418 
Delaware Ivy Smid Cap Core Fund   11,120,994        11,120,994 

US GAAP defines fair value as the price that each Fund 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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asset or liability based on the best information available under the circumstances. Each Fund’s investment in its entirety is 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 Fund’s 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 Fund 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 Fund’s investments by fair value hierarchy levels as of September 30, 2023:

   Delaware
Global Equity
Fund II
 
   Level 1 
Securities     
Assets:     
Common Stocks  $258,316,027 
Short-Term Investments   3,380,386 
Total Value of Securities  $261,696,413 
      
   Delaware
International
Equity Fund II
 
   Level 1 
Securities     
Assets:     
Common Stocks  $94,689,553 
Preferred Stock   512,036 
Total Value of Securities  $95,201,589 
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   Delaware Ivy Core Bond Fund 
   Level 1   Level 2   Total 
Securities               
Assets:               
Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations  $   $645,222   $645,222 
Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities       110,072,101    110,072,101 
Collateralized Debt Obligations       9,181,537    9,181,537 
Corporate Bonds       132,841,098    132,841,098 
Municipal Bonds       4,123,601    4,123,601 
Non-Agency Asset-Backed Securities       18,051,867    18,051,867 
Non-Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations       15,289,870    15,289,870 
Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities       33,298,762    33,298,762 
Preferred Stock   3,196,800        3,196,800 
Sovereign Bonds       7,638,901    7,638,901 
US Treasury Obligations       42,255,331    42,255,331 
Total Value of Securities  $3,196,800   $373,398,290   $376,595,090 
                
Derivatives1               
Assets:               
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts  $   $36,306   $36,306 
Futures Contracts   356,135        356,135 
Liabilities:               
Futures Contracts  $(831,740)  $   $(831,740)

1Forward foreign currency exchange contracts and futures contracts are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument at the period end.

   Delaware Ivy
Core Equity
Fund
 
   Level 1 
Securities     
Assets:     
Common Stocks  $3,215,611,423 
Short-Term Investments   21,169,482 
Total Value of Securities  $3,236,780,905 

   Delaware Ivy Global Bond Fund 
   Level 1   Level 2   Total 
Securities               
Assets:               
Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities  $   $61,951,333   $61,951,333 
Corporate Bonds       159,939,606    159,939,606 
Sovereign Bonds       112,506,619    112,506,619 
Supranational Banks       4,753,890    4,753,890 
US Treasury Obligations       56,922,763    56,922,763 
Options Purchased       318,800    318,800 
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   Delaware Ivy Global Bond Fund 
   Level 1   Level 2   Total 
Short-Term Investments  $7,632,864   $   $7,632,864 
Total Value of Securities  $7,632,864   $396,393,011   $404,025,875 
                
Derivatives1               
Assets:               
Centrally Cleared Interest Rate Swaps  $   $238,212   $238,212 
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts       3,434,216    3,434,216 
Futures Contracts   4,351,196        4,351,196 
Over-The-Counter Credit Default Swaps       31,435    31,435 
Liabilities:               
Centrally Cleared Credit Default Swaps  $   $(153,859)  $(153,859)
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts       (618)   (618)
Futures Contracts   (3,585,330)       (3,585,330)
Over-The-Counter Credit Default Swaps       (39,075)   (39,075)

1Forward foreign currency exchange contracts, futures contracts and swap contracts are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument at the period end.

   Delaware Ivy Global Growth Fund 
   Level 1   Level 2   Total 
Securities               
Assets:               
Common Stocks               
Austria  $5,132,627   $   $5,132,627 
Brazil   5,054,746        5,054,746 
Canada   20,076,853        20,076,853 
China   20,717,040        20,717,040 
Denmark   8,551,685        8,551,685 
France   45,411,961        45,411,961 
Germany   14,611,725        14,611,725 
Hong Kong   5,771,049        5,771,049 
India   18,623,493        18,623,493 
Italy   7,626,138        7,626,138 
Japan   26,417,808        26,417,808 
Netherlands   4,450,533        4,450,533 
Taiwan       8,935,822    8,935,822 
United Kingdom   17,162,959        17,162,959 
United States   272,061,875        272,061,875 
Preferred Stock   5,923,298        5,923,298 
Short-Term Investments   1,695,000        1,695,000 
Total Value of Securities  $479,288,790   $8,935,822   $488,224,612 
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   Delaware Ivy High Income Fund 
   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 
Securities                    
Assets:                    
Common Stocks                    
Basic Industry  $   $   $33,787,119   $33,787,119 
Consumer Goods           1     
Energy           836,566    836,566 
Financial Services           15,381,268    15,381,268 
Leisure   28,760,293            28,760,293 
Retail           9,168,694    9,168,694 
Utilities           214,011    214,011 
Convertible Bond           43,611,227    43,611,227 
Corporate Bonds       1,897,699,984    1    1,897,699,984 
Loan Agreements       303,403,903        303,403,903 
Preferred Stock           2,050,430    2,050,430 
Warrants   858,132            858,132 
Total Value of Securities  $29,618,425   $2,201,103,887   $105,049,315   $2,335,771,627 

1The security that has been valued at zero on the “Schedules of investments” is considered to be Level 3 investment in this table.

   Delaware Ivy International Core Equity Fund 
   Level 1   Level 2   Total 
Securities               
Assets:               
Common Stocks               
Australia  $21,478,797   $   $21,478,797 
Austria   19,997,050        19,997,050 
Brazil   69,513,687        69,513,687 
Canada   82,980,533        82,980,533 
China   120,021,973        120,021,973 
Denmark   50,315,290        50,315,290 
France   163,580,744        163,580,744 
Germany   105,579,198        105,579,198 
Hong Kong   19,417,669        19,417,669 
India   89,596,977        89,596,977 
Ireland   6,261,002        6,261,002 
Japan   159,696,880        159,696,880 
Netherlands   68,083,564        68,083,564 
Republic of Korea       46,610,029    46,610,029 
Spain   25,336,451        25,336,451 
Switzerland   25,572,361        25,572,361 
Taiwan       27,410,797    27,410,797 
United Kingdom   82,830,584        82,830,584 
United States   54,822,774        54,822,774 
Preferred Stocks   21,498,224        21,498,224 
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   Delaware Ivy International Core Equity Fund 
   Level 1   Level 2   Total 
Short-Term Investments  $18,307,092   $   $18,307,092 
Total Value of Securities  $1,204,890,850   $74,020,826   $1,278,911,676 
                
             Delaware Ivy
Large Cap

Growth Fund
 
             Level 1 
Securities               
Assets:               
Common Stocks            $5,477,674,497 
                
             Delaware Ivy
Managed

International
Opportunities
Fund
 
             Level 1 
Securities               
Assets:               
Affiliated Mutual Funds            $65,705,982 
Short-Term Investments             328,134 
Total Value of Securities            $66,034,116 
                
             Delaware Ivy
Mid Cap Growth
Fund
 
             Level 1 
Securities               
Assets:               
Common Stocks            $5,465,990,662 
Short-Term Investments             49,099,566 
Total Value of Securities            $5,515,090,228 
                
             Delaware Ivy
Mid Cap Income
Opportunities
Fund
 
             Level 1 
Securities               
Assets:               
Common Stocks            $1,083,715,457 
Short-Term Investments             11,826,398 
Total Value of Securities            $1,095,541,855 
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   Delaware Ivy
Small Cap
Growth Fund
 
   Level 1 
Securities     
Assets:     
Common Stocks  $1,362,530,275 
Short-Term Investments   6,707,540 
Total Value of Securities  $1,369,237,815 

   Delaware Ivy Smid Cap Core Fund 
   Level 1   Level 3   Total 
Securities               
Assets:               
Common Stocks               
Basic Materials  $24,954,008   $   $24,954,008 
Business Services   14,984,328        14,984,328 
Capital Goods   35,654,930        35,654,930 
Consumer Discretionary   14,527,753        14,527,753 
Consumer Services   6,605,133        6,605,133 
Consumer Staples   10,874,112        10,874,112 
Credit Cyclicals   11,579,498        11,579,498 
Energy   16,290,461        16,290,461 
Financials   38,724,713        38,724,713 
Healthcare   41,306,910    1    41,306,910 
Media   5,690,179        5,690,179 
Real Estate Investment Trusts   18,608,079        18,608,079 
Technology   45,926,999        45,926,999 
Transportation   11,791,690        11,791,690 
Utilities   4,620,518        4,620,518 
Short-Term Investments   4,360,937        4,360,937 
Total Value of Securities  $306,500,248   $   $306,500,248 

1The security that has been valued at zero on the “Schedules of investments” is considered to be Level 3 investment in this table.

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   Delaware Ivy Systematic Emerging Markets Equity Fund 
   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 
Securities                    
Assets:                    
Common Stocks                    
Communication Services  $89,779,973   $2,677,996   $1   $92,457,969 
Consumer Discretionary   80,278,081    32,562,122        112,840,203 
Consumer Staples   55,170,902    11,103,536    1    66,274,438 
Energy   41,590,203    9,950,619    1    51,540,822 
Financials   158,421,371    15,521,332    1,2    173,942,703 
Healthcare   7,315,572    3,898,346        11,213,918 
Industrials   39,110,215    10,468,248        49,578,463 
Information Technology   38,440,900    155,560,832        194,001,732 
Materials   9,365,109    14,054,797        23,419,906 
Real Estate   7,395,907            7,395,907 
Utilities   2,074,989            2,074,989 
Preferred Stock   7,254,674            7,254,674 
Short-Term Investments   1,474,727            1,474,727 
Total Value of Securities  $537,672,623   $255,797,828   $   $793,470,451 

1The security that has been valued at zero on the “Consolidated schedules of investments” is considered to be Level 3 investment in this table.

2The value represents valuations of Russian Common Stocks for which Management has determined include significant unobservable inputs as of September 30, 2023.

   Delaware Ivy
Value Fund
 
   Level 1 
Securities     
Assets:     
Common Stocks  $545,183,625 
Short-Term Investments   3,966,633 
Total Value of Securities  $549,150,258 

During the six months ended September 30, 2023, there were no transfers into or out of Level 3 investments. Each Fund’s 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 Fund has a significant amount of Level 3 investments at the beginning or end of the period in relation to that Fund’s net assets.

Management has determined not to provide a reconciliation of Level 3 investments as the Level 3 investments were not considered significant to Delaware Ivy Smid Cap Core Fund and Delaware Ivy Systematic Emerging Markets Equity Fund’s 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 Delaware Ivy Smid Cap Core Fund and Delaware Ivy Systematic Emerging Markets Equity Fund’s net assets at the end of the period. As of September 30, 2023, Delaware Global Equity Fund II, Delaware International Equity Fund II, Delaware Ivy Core Bond Fund, Delaware Ivy Core Equity Fund, Delaware Ivy Global Bond Fund, Delaware Ivy Global Growth Fund, Delaware Ivy International Core Equity

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Fund, Delaware Ivy Large Cap Growth Fund, Delaware Ivy Managed International Opportunities Fund, Delaware Ivy Mid Cap Growth Fund, Delaware Ivy Mid Cap Income Opportunities Fund, Delaware Ivy Small Cap Growth Fund, and Delaware Ivy Value Fund had no level 3 investments.

The following is a reconciliation of investments in which significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) were used in determining fair value for the Fund:

Delaware Ivy High Income Fund

   Corporate Bonds   Common Stocks   Preferred Stock   Total 
Balance as of 3/31/23  $58,691,628   $57,729,361   $2,050,430   $118,471,419 
Sales       (7,002,215)       (7,002,215)
Net realized gain (loss)       1,920,962        1,920,962 
Amortization   92,216            92,216 
Corporate actions       (3,162,046)       (3,162,046)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)   (15,172,617)   9,901,596        (5,271,021)
Balance as of 9/30/23  $43,611,227   $59,387,658   $2,050,430   $105,049,315 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from Level 3 investments still held as of 9/30/23  $(15,172,617)  $11,896,378   $   $(3,276,240)

A significant change to the inputs may result in a significant change to the valuation. Quantitative information about Level 3 fair value measurements for the Fund is as follows:

Delaware Ivy High Income Fund

  Security
Name
  Assets  Value   Valuation
Techniques
  Unobservable
Inputs
  Input
value
  Foresight Energy  Common Stocks  $33,723,544   Market approach  EV/Revenue multiple  0.79
                EV/EBITDA multiple  2.57
  Larchmont Resources  Common Stocks   214,011   Liquidation approach  Net asset value  N/A
  Maritime Finance  Common Stocks       Market approach  Sum of Parts  N/A
         829,895      (Adjusted Book Value)   
  New Cotai  Common Stocks   15,381,268   Market approach  Financials  N/A
  New Cotai  Convertible Bond   43,611,227   Market approach  Financials  N/A
  Sabine Oil & Gas Holdings  Common Stocks   6,671   Net Asset Value / Liquidation  Financials  N/A
  True Religion Apparel  Common Stocks   9,168,694   Market approach  EV/Revenue multiple  0.47
                EV/EBITDA multiple  7
  True Religion Apparel  Preferred Stock   2,050,430   Market approach  EV/Revenue multiple  0.47
                EV/EBITDA multiple  7
  Westmoreland Coal  Common Stocks   63,575   Market approach  Broker quotes  N/A
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Ivy Funds

4. Capital Shares

Transactions in capital shares were as follows:

   Delaware
Global Equity Fund II
   Delaware
International Equity Fund II
   Delaware
Ivy Core Bond Fund
 
   Six months
ended
   Year ended   Six months
ended
   Year ended   Six months
ended
   Year ended 
   9/30/23   3/31/23   9/30/23   3/31/23   9/30/23   3/31/23 
Shares sold:                              
Class A   512,926    946,030    64,467    102,325    776,043    2,118,999 
Class C   25,628    39,759    3,057    2,289    30,641    80,032 
Class E       2,825                11,585 
Class I   1,127,968    1,644,621    328,763    941,585    1,838,838    5,143,104 
Class R   300    2,735    1,523    9,690    2,116    9,618 
Class R6   25,883    37,951    166,844    554,556    47,476    1,450,072 
Class Y   5,656    20,578    2,054    4,050    28,746    84,790 
                               
Shares issued upon reinvestment of dividends and distributions:
Class A   210,109    10,772,445        300,241    297,368    501,672 
Class C   1,667    185,306        3,884    6,984    11,802 
Class E       2,617                1,449 
Class I   129,697    6,753,797        232,408    547,905    1,213,398 
Class R   54    2,923        260    1,938    2,780 
Class R6   1,605    493,195        284,118    166,483    336,877 
Class Y   1,282    61,990        5,046    10,867    18,883 
    2,042,775    20,966,772    566,708    2,440,452    3,755,405    10,985,061 
                               
Shares redeemed:                              
Class A   (2,900,054)   (7,899,675)   (304,782)   (814,900)   (1,778,520)   (5,686,132)
Class C   (60,590)   (302,897)   (5,041)   (19,449)   (114,115)   (287,802)
Class E       (377,166)               (424,744)
Class I   (4,185,792)   (9,971,917)   (1,436,162)   (2,486,241)   (7,275,580)   (28,061,535)
Class R   (2)   (1,129)   (122)   (1,398)   (512)   (2,089)
Class R6   (12,081)   (1,511,438)   (458,184)   (1,801,114)   (1,481,247)   (8,359,920)
Class Y   (35,439)   (34,411)   (1,194)   (20,323)   (44,906)   (187,306)
    (7,193,958)   (20,098,633)   (2,205,485)   (5,143,425)   (10,694,880)   (43,009,528)
Net increase (decrease)   (5,151,183)   868,139    (1,638,777)   (2,702,973)   (6,939,475)   (32,024,467)
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   Delaware Ivy
Core Equity Fund
   Delaware Ivy
Global Bond Fund
   Delaware Ivy
Global Growth Fund
 
   Six months
ended
   Year ended   Six months
ended
   Year ended   Six months
ended
   Year ended 
   9/30/23   3/31/23   9/30/23   3/31/23   9/30/23   3/31/23 
Shares sold:                              
Class A   1,842,509    5,664,102    387,422    971,840    111,471    250,983 
Class C   136,009    260,572    17,844    96,205    8,315    9,764 
Class E       30,338                 
Class I   2,950,532    9,719,353    4,466,471    8,670,881    285,088    1,190,101 
Class R   451    5,696    2,981    13,813    120    700 
Class R6   1,224,393    707,512    2,756,906    3,035,570    64,224    36,838 
Class Y   68,286    85,056    44,782    137,530    4,313    3,435 
                               
Shares issued upon reinvestment of dividends and distributions:
Class A   25    24,210,173    209,977    419,165        5,420,865 
Class C       277,116    3,199    7,359        78,369 
Class I       4,808,986    393,344    610,925        3,246,704 
Class R       1,215    461    820        11,773 
Class R6       304,066    308,123    495,984        29,549 
Class Y       175,581    3,963    2,896        22,487 
    6,222,205    46,249,766    8,595,473    14,462,988    473,531    10,301,568 
                               
Shares redeemed:                              
Class A   (15,829,987)   (43,823,230)   (1,553,149)   (4,834,589)   (1,131,164)   (3,188,523)
Class C   (311,597)   (913,362)   (125,224)   (174,702)   (18,362)   (51,054)
Class E       (1,065,074)                
Class I   (8,067,554)   (22,780,577)   (4,712,371)   (10,264,231)   (1,311,456)   (4,873,426)
Class R   (5,161)   (2,809)   (5,256)   (13,483)   (1,485)   (2,921)
Class R6   (633,222)   (2,567,325)   (1,332,103)   (3,962,500)   (18,776)   (19,534)
Class Y   (74,917)   (236,161)   (44,218)   (25,824)   (3,375)   (11,824)
    (24,922,438)   (71,388,538)   (7,772,321)   (19,275,329)   (2,484,618)   (8,147,282)
Net increase (decrease)   (18,700,233)   (25,138,772)   823,152    (4,812,341)   (2,011,087)   2,154,286 
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4. Capital Shares (continued)

   Delaware Ivy
High Income Fund
   Delaware Ivy
International
Core Equity Fund
   Delaware Ivy
Large Cap Growth Fund
 
   Six months
ended
   Year ended   Six months
ended
   Year ended   Six months
ended
   Year ended 
   9/30/23   3/31/23   9/30/23   3/31/23   9/30/23   3/31/23 
Shares sold:                              
Class A   7,173,790    21,521,185    710,347    1,715,939    2,748,585    6,997,654 
Class C   922,058    1,956,685    44,191    68,725    444,473    474,476 
Class E       11,753        3,809        18,523 
Class I   24,365,913    61,354,987    3,550,875    6,880,534    18,673,275    50,607,900 
Class R   129,433    173,192    33,863    117,834    81,509    114,906 
Class R6   1,134,749    3,616,197    1,980,397    1,685,375    1,021,888    3,891,542 
Class Y   2,510,527    5,039,853    131,958    368,862    275,700    110,683 
                               
Shares issued upon reinvestment of dividends and distributions:
Class A   7,035,228    15,755,345        125,330    25    9,751,628 
Class C   738,464    1,813,001        3,188        411,826 
Class E       13,889                 
Class I   6,559,074    14,655,833        428,628        7,668,405 
Class R   200,758    451,171        14,084        49,102 
Class R6   328,729    731,120        146,053        584,623 
Class Y   384,792    890,874        19,975        108,299 
    51,483,515    127,985,085    6,451,631    11,578,336    23,245,455    80,789,567 
                               
Shares redeemed:                              
Class A   (25,716,689)   (67,831,222)   (1,395,668)   (4,288,005)   (7,660,994)     (23,343,189)
Class C   (4,407,553)   (12,602,999)   (465,338)   (1,096,662)   (410,048)   (1,116,503)
Class E       (1,253,077)       (392,689)       (1,121,521)
Class I   (34,132,917)   (115,686,036)   (6,407,717)   (22,500,038)   (13,872,594)   (37,526,076)
Class R   (500,527)   (1,408,491)   (187,826)   (418,535)   (43,887)   (131,160)
Class R6   (3,466,187)   (3,789,604)   (1,660,911)   (7,012,615)   (1,475,750)   (2,723,715)
Class Y   (4,757,892)   (9,059,782)   (239,829)   (791,830)   (303,818)   (384,633)
    (72,981,765)   (211,631,211)   (10,357,289)   (36,500,374)   (23,767,091)   (66,346,797)
Net increase (decrease)   (21,498,250)   (83,646,126)   (3,905,658)   (24,922,038)   (521,636)   14,442,770 
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   Delaware Ivy
Managed International
Opportunities Fund
   Delaware Ivy
Mid Cap Growth Fund
   Delaware Ivy
Mid Cap Income
Opportunities Fund
 
   Six months
ended
   Year ended   Six months
ended
   Year ended   Six months
ended
   Year ended 
   9/30/23   3/31/23   9/30/23   3/31/23   9/30/23   3/31/23 
Shares sold:                              
Class A   74,650    209,633    2,286,777    4,472,771    344,633    2,277,685 
Class C   2,107    5,620    168,160    403,369    29,899    141,366 
Class E               7,521         
Class I   421,953    1,152,757    10,602,390    27,392,818    4,904,879    15,027,963 
Class R   1,174    1,810    196,934    356,176    403,330    7,179 
Class R6       6,085    7,690,309    13,069,664    505,224    1,707,628 
Class Y   35    295    714,582    1,100,761    91,447    111,122 
                               
Shares issued upon reinvestment of dividends and distributions:
Class A       590,861        6,500,367    88,214    371,379 
Class C       9,918        589,436    5,858    34,686 
Class I       710,336        8,704,362    528,697    2,585,954 
Class R       1,323        260,919    576    2,115 
Class R6       1,464        2,674,744    49,544    220,268 
Class Y       1,520        778,557    6,354    24,819 
    499,919    2,691,622    21,659,152    66,311,465    6,958,655    22,512,164 
                               
Shares redeemed:                              
Class A   (562,680)   (1,457,615)   (6,257,735)   (17,227,391)   (1,126,261)   (2,763,164)
Class C   (12,739)   (32,065)   (657,726)   (1,953,603)   (155,651)   (454,679)
Class E               (625,672)        
Class I   (1,134,666)   (4,618,409)   (10,718,479)   (37,826,781)   (14,019,068)   (34,208,643)
Class R   (1)   (3)   (366,419)   (667,231)   (6,140)   (8,021)
Class R6   (2,848)   (6,617)   (5,011,696)   (7,734,193)   (911,226)   (2,758,059)
Class Y   (1,875)   (3,426)   (916,858)   (2,165,158)   (80,517)   (947,318)
    (1,714,809)   (6,118,135)   (23,928,913)   (68,200,029)   (16,298,863)   (41,139,884)
Net decrease   (1,214,890)   (3,426,513)   (2,269,761)   (1,888,564)   (9,340,208)   (18,627,720)
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4. Capital Shares (continued)

   Delaware Ivy
Small Cap Growth Fund
   Delaware Ivy
Smid Cap Core Fund
   Delaware Ivy
Systematic Emerging
Markets Equity Fund
 
   Six months
ended
   Year ended   Six months
ended
   Year ended   Six months
ended
   Year ended 
   9/30/23   3/31/23   9/30/23   3/31/23   9/30/23   3/31/23 
Shares sold:                              
Class A   1,156,754    3,551,182    261,502    930,462    354,151    726,610 
Class C   108,633    273,918    35,774    83,983    23,948    73,840 
Class E       11,061                 
Class I   2,600,359    7,754,908    672,112    2,630,478    2,147,065    8,492,067 
Class R   166,868    348,740    83,605    112,367    21,956    83,272 
Class R6   1,143,073    1,450,957    191,070    422,747    561,527    1,254,874 
Class Y   209,367    477,499    17,327    60,447    149,195    644,276 
                               
Shares issued upon reinvestment of dividends and distributions:
Class A       3,257,801    18,110    2,046,136        1,418,172 
Class C       305,543    1,368    384,714        274,998 
Class I       921,867    22,202    2,438,040        3,537,690 
Class R       222,179    1,765    345,269        44,025 
Class R6       263,723    6,403    809,901        1,140,114 
Class Y       153,711    564    69,584        46,353 
    5,385,054    18,993,089    1,311,802    10,334,128    3,257,842    17,736,291 
                               
Shares redeemed:                              
Class A   (6,833,945)   (19,599,553)   (1,032,755)   (2,716,861)   (1,379,135)   (3,510,339)
Class C   (626,512)   (1,654,505)   (180,190)   (406,980)   (279,829)   (783,935)
Class E       (946,425)                
Class I   (4,970,589)   (18,281,878)   (2,333,923)   (9,983,238)   (5,663,876)   (21,732,308)
Class R   (359,617)   (732,333)   (88,778)   (290,777)   (57,318)   (111,439)
Class R6   (874,099)   (2,537,411)   (397,415)   (2,602,096)   (1,809,482)   (5,279,853)
Class Y   (1,383,471)   (1,159,136)   (61,150)   (170,622)   (259,154)   (412,328)
    (15,048,233)   (44,911,241)   (4,094,211)   (16,170,574)   (9,448,794)   (31,830,202)
Net decrease   (9,663,179)   (25,918,152)   (2,782,409)   (5,836,446)   (6,190,952)   (14,093,911)
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   Delaware Ivy
Value Fund
 
   Six months
ended
   Year ended 
    9/30/23    3/31/23 
Shares sold:          
Class A   357,817    2,443,219 
Class C   24,214    155,737 
Class I   1,116,620    6,223,766 
Class R   27    276 
Class R6   8,972    347,447 
Class Y   206    1,202 
           
Shares issued upon reinvestment of dividends and distributions:          
Class A   115,489    2,997,298 
Class C   1,495    64,817 
Class I   132,584    6,217,698 
Class R   1    171 
Class R6   812    526,918 
Class Y   37    755 
    1,758,274    18,979,304 
           
Shares redeemed:          
Class A   (2,102,837)   (4,960,038)
Class C   (69,786)   (160,441)
Class I   (4,370,575)   (29,885,797)
Class R   (748)   (3)
Class R6   (121,490)   (5,214,751)
Class Y   (3)   (1,728)
    (6,665,439)   (40,222,758)
Net decrease   (4,907,165)   (21,243,454)

Certain shareholders may exchange shares of one class for shares of another class in the same Fund. These exchange transactions are included as subscriptions and redemptions in the tables above and on the previous pages and on the “Statements of changes in net assets.” For the six months ended September 30, 2023 and the year ended March 31, 2023, each Fund had the following exchange transactions:

   Six months ended September 30, 2023   Year Ended March 31, 2023 
   Exchange
Redemptions
   Exchange
Subscriptions
   Value   Exchange
Redemptions
   Exchange
Subscriptions
   Value 
Delaware Global Equity Fund II             $95,963              $3,295,720 
Class A   268    11,498         271,660    35,662      
Class C   11,628             34,073          
Class I       267         6,751    271,328      
Class R6                    4,638      
Delaware International Equity Fund II            $7,338             $600,836 
Class A       488         37,159    3,183      
Class C   539             2,944          
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   Six months ended September 30, 2023   Year Ended March 31, 2023 
   Exchange
Redemptions
   Exchange
Subscriptions
   Value   Exchange
Redemptions
   Exchange
Subscriptions
   Value 
Class I                619    35,958      
Class R6                    148      
Delaware Ivy Core Bond Fund            $32,237             $2,900,691 
Class A   1,333    2,196         232,365    62,877      
Class C   2,012             37,273          
Class I   183    1,186         31,186    231,011      
Class R6       147             7,065      
Delaware Ivy Core Equity Fund            $821,151             $51,739,268 
Class A   36,510    16,151         3,125,978    166,321      
Class C   21,438             211,751          
Class I       30,331         39,339    2,561,919      
Class R6                    97,093      
Delaware Ivy Global Bond Fund            $123,991             $2,039,684 
Class A       13,865         203,533    17,954      
Class C   1,660             16,751          
Class I   12,207             1,344    202,932      
Class R6                    748      
Delaware Ivy Global Growth Fund            $91,246             $7,344,087 
Class A   2,072    937         200,562    7,061      
Class C   1,497             7,687          
Class I       1,969         3,336    192,677      
Class R6                    1,300      
Delaware Ivy High Income Fund            $1,539,412             $31,873,099 
Class A   33,706    211,035         2,173,088    2,568,449      
Class C   71,197             2,597,510    3,959      
Class I   149,321    44,220         346,224    2,264,784      
Class R6       4,844         2,575    291,646      
Class Y   5,714             7,127    742      
Delaware Ivy International Core Equity Fund            $572,147             $9,824,756 
Class A   8,775    12,207         262,146    178,308      
Class C   12,731             212,712          
Class I   7,347    11,853         52,475    348,394      
Class R6       5,363         15,123    16,870      
Class Y   2,335             31,091          
Delaware Ivy Large Cap Growth Fund            $2,180,220             $45,749,858 
Class A   39,515    23,955         1,560,072    154,813      
Class C   28,675             167,743          
Class I   14,918    38,685         85,786    1,427,674      
Class R6       11,049             62,489      
Class Y   2,705             102          
                               
Delaware Ivy Managed International Opportunities Fund            $12,577             $885,892 
Class A       1,316         73,451    9,745      
Class C   1,376             10,866          
Class I                806    73,649      
Class R6                    748      
Delaware Ivy Mid Cap Growth Fund            $1,550,865             $42,258,437 
Class A   41,226    14,469         1,159,074    294,343      
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   Six months ended September 30, 2023   Year Ended March 31, 2023 
   Exchange
Redemptions
   Exchange
Subscriptions
   Value   Exchange
Redemptions
   Exchange
Subscriptions
   Value 
Class C   12,735             340,741          
Class I   4,507    39,091         111,992    994,731      
Class R6   84             3,624    118,397      
Class Y   3,100             1,843          
Delaware Ivy Mid Cap Income Opportunities Fund            $17,598             $14,172,200 
Class A       516         178,065    35,619      
Class C   850             57,991          
Class I       504         424,756    346,583      
Class R6   173                 402,002      
Class Y                151,733    27,372      
Delaware Ivy Small Cap Growth Fund            $560,951             $19,282,180 
Class A   28,529    11,301         1,309,874    155,193      
Class C   19,436             268,714          
Class I   2,020    19,957         8,292    844,551      
Class R6       1,883             4,612      
Class Y   3,150             59,775          
Delaware Ivy Smid Cap Core Fund            $146,120             $4,687,942 
Class A   136    1,623         179,334    37,637      
Class C   12,947             94,833          
Class I   703    7,710         38,510    193,627      
Class R6                    35,849      
Class Y                402          
Delaware Ivy Systematic Emerging Markets Equity Fund            $2,451,599             $6,353,727 
Class A   983    15,830         216,275    51,246      
Class C   12,890             49,960          
Class I   121,789    1,406         68,143    224,215      
Class R6       115,585             43,046      
Delaware Ivy Value Fund            $256,948             $8,647,748 
Class A   7,754    4,294         315,332    30,511      
Class C   4,597             27,532          
Class I       7,691         7,270    313,977      
Class R6                    2,108      

5. Basis of consolidation for Delaware Ivy Systematic Emerging Markets Equity Fund

Delaware Ivy EME, Ltd. (the Subsidiary), a Cayman Islands exempted company, was incorporated as a wholly owned subsidiary acting as an investment vehicle for Delaware Ivy Systematic Emerging Markets Equity Fund (referred to as the Fund in this subsection). The Subsidiary acts as an investment vehicle for the Fund, in order to affect certain investments for the Fund consistent with the Fund’s investment objectives and policies as specified in its prospectus and SAI. The Fund’s investment portfolio has been consolidated and includes the portfolio holdings of the Fund and its Subsidiary. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Fund and its Subsidiary. All inter-company transactions and balances have been eliminated. A subscription agreement was entered into between the Fund and its Subsidiary comprising the entire issued share capital of the Subsidiary with the intent that the Fund will remain the sole shareholder and retain all rights. Under the Articles of Association, shares issued by the Subsidiary confer upon a shareholder the right to receive notice of, to attend and to vote at general meetings of the Subsidiary and the Fund 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 Fund.

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5. Basis of consolidation for Delaware Ivy Systematic Emerging Markets Equity Fund (continued)

See the table below for details regarding the structure, incorporation and relationship as of September 30, 2023 of the Subsidiary and the company to the Fund.

   Date of
Incorporation
  Subscription
Agreement
  Fund Net Assets   Subsidiary/
company net assets
   Percentage
of Fund net assets
 
Ivy EME, Ltd.  1-31-13  4-10-13  $788,799,280   $315,579    0.04%

6. Line of Credit

Each Fund, along with certain other funds in the Delaware Funds (Participants), is a participant in a $355,000,000 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 expires on October 30, 2023.

Each Fund had no amounts outstanding as of September 30, 2023, 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 September 30, 2023.

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.

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange ContractsEach Fund may enter into forward foreign currency exchange contracts and forward foreign cross currency exchange contracts as a way of managing foreign exchange rate risk. Each Fund may enter into these contracts to fix the US dollar value of a security that it has agreed to buy or sell for the period between the date the trade was entered into and the date the security is delivered and paid for. Each Fund may also enter into these contracts to hedge the US dollar value of securities it already owns that are denominated in foreign currencies. In addition, each Fund may enter into these contracts to facilitate or expedite the settlement of portfolio transactions. The change in value is recorded as an unrealized gain or loss. When the contract is closed, a realized gain or loss is recorded 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.

The use of forward foreign currency exchange contracts and forward foreign cross currency exchange contracts does not eliminate fluctuations in the underlying prices of the securities, but does establish a rate of exchange that can be achieved in the future. Although forward foreign currency exchange contracts and forward foreign cross currency exchange contracts limit the risk of loss due to an unfavorable change in the value of the hedged currency, they also limit any potential gain that might result should the value of the currency change favorably. In addition, each Fund could be exposed to risks if the counterparties to the contracts are unable to meet the terms of their contracts. Each Fund’s maximum risk of loss from counterparty credit risk is the value of its currency exchanged with the counterparty. The risk is generally mitigated by having a netting arrangement between the Funds and the counterparty and by the posting of collateral by the counterparty to the Funds to cover the Funds’ exposure to the counterparty. Open forward foreign currency exchange contracts, if any, are disclosed on the “Schedules of investments.”

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During the six months ended September 30, 2023, Delaware Ivy Core Bond Fund, Delaware Ivy Global Bond Fund, and Delaware Ivy High Income Fund used forward foreign currency exchange contracts to hedge the US dollar value of securities it already owns that are denominated in foreign currencies to decrease exposure to foreign currencies.

During the six months ended September 30, 2023, Delaware Ivy High Income Fund experienced net realized and unrealized gains or losses attributable to forward foreign currency exchange contracts, which are disclosed on the “Statements of operations” and/or “Statements of assets and liabilities.”

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 Funds may use futures contracts in the normal course of pursuing its investment objective. The Funds may invest in futures contracts to hedge its existing portfolio securities against fluctuations in fair value caused by changes in interest rates or market conditions. Upon entering into a futures contract, the Funds deposit cash or pledge 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 market value of the contract. These receipts or payments are known as “variation margin” and are recorded daily by the Funds as unrealized gains or losses until the contracts are closed. When the contracts are closed, the Funds record 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 Funds because futures are exchange-traded and the exchange’s clearinghouse, as counterparty to all exchange-traded futures, guarantees against default. At September 30, 2023, Delaware Ivy Core Bond Fund and Delaware Ivy Global Bond Fund posted $899,091 and $1,517,385 respectively, cash collateral as margin 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 September 30, 2023, Delaware Ivy Core Bond Fund and Delaware Ivy Global Bond Fund invested in futures contracts to hedge each Fund’s existing portfolio securities against fluctuations in value caused by changes in interest rates or market conditions.

Options Contracts — Each Fund may enter into options contracts in the normal course of pursuing its investment objective. Each Fund may buy or write options contracts for any number of reasons, including without limitation: to manage each Fund’s exposure to changes in securities prices caused by interest rates or market conditions and foreign currencies; as an efficient means of adjusting each Fund’s overall exposure to certain markets; to protect the value of portfolio securities; and as a cash management tool. Each Fund may buy or write call or put options on securities, futures, swaps, swaptions, financial indices, and foreign currencies. When each Fund 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 option purchased. When each Fund 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 option written. Premiums received from writing options that expire unexercised are treated by each Fund 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 each Fund has a realized gain or loss. If a put option is exercised, the premium reduces the cost basis of the securities purchased by each Fund. Each Fund, 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, each Fund 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.

During the six months ended September 30, 2023, Delaware Ivy Global Bond Fund used options contracts to manage the Fund’s exposure to changes in securities prices caused by interest rates or market conditions.

Swap Contracts — Certain Funds enter into CDS contracts and IRS contracts in the normal course of pursuing its investment objective. The Fund may invest in IRS to manage the Fund’s sensitivity to interest rates or to hedge against changes in interest rates. The Fund entered into CDS contracts in order to hedge against a credit event and to gain exposure to certain securities or markets. The Fund will not be permitted to enter into any swap transactions unless, at the time of entering into such transactions, the unsecured long-term debt of the actual counterparty,

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8. Derivatives (continued)

combined with any credit enhancements, is rated at least BBB- by Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC (S&P) or Baa3 by Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (Moody’s) or is determined to be of equivalent credit quality by DMC.

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 payment may be made or received by the Fund 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 September 30, 2023, Delaware Ivy Global Bond Fund entered into CDS contracts as a purchaser and 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.

CDS contracts may involve greater risks than if the Fund had invested in the reference obligation directly. CDS contracts are subject to general market risk, liquidity risk, counterparty risk, and credit risk. The Fund’s 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 Fund and the counterparty and by the posting of collateral by the counterparty to the Fund to cover the Fund’s exposure to the counterparty, or (2) for cleared swaps, trading these instruments through a central counterparty.

During the six months ended September 30, 2023, Delaware Ivy Core Bond Fund and Delaware Ivy Global Bond Fund used CDS contracts to hedge against credit events.

Interest Rate Swaps. An IRS contract is an exchange of interest rates between counterparties. In one instance, an interest rate swap involves payments received by Delaware Ivy Global Bond Fund from another party based on a variable or floating interest rate, in return for making payments based on a fixed interest rate. An interest rate swap can also work in reverse with the Fund receiving payments based on a fixed interest rate and making payments based on a variable or floating interest rate. Interest rate swaps may be used to adjust the Fund’s sensitivity to interest rates or to hedge against changes in interest rates. Periodic payments on such contracts are accrued daily and recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap contracts. Upon periodic payment (receipt) or termination of the contract, such amounts are recorded as realized gains or losses on swap contracts. The Fund’s maximum risk of loss from counterparty credit risk is the discounted net value of the cash flows to be received from/paid to the counterparty over the interest rate swap contract’s remaining life, to the extent that the amount is positive. This risk is mitigated by (1) for bilateral swap contracts, having a netting arrangement between the Fund and the counterparty and by the posting of collateral by the counterparty to the Fund to cover the Fund’s exposure to the counterparty and (2) for cleared swaps, trading these instruments through a central counterparty.

During the six months ended September 30, 2023, Delaware Ivy Global Bond Fund used IRS contracts to manage the Fund’s sensitivity to interest rates or to hedge against changes in interest rates.

Swaps Generally. For centrally cleared swaps, payments are received from the broker or paid to the broker each day, based on the daily fluctuation in the market value of the contract. These receipts or payments are known as “variation margin” and are recorded by the Fund as unrealized gains or losses until the contracts are closed. When the contracts are closed, the Fund records a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed. The value of open swaps may differ from that which would be realized in the event the Fund terminated its position in the contract on a given day. Risks of entering into these contracts include the potential inability of the counterparty to meet the terms of the contracts. This type of risk is generally limited to the amount

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of favorable movement in the value of the underlying security, instrument or basket of instruments, if any, at the day of default. Risks also arise from potential losses from adverse market movements and such losses could exceed the unrealized amounts shown on the “Schedules of investments.”

At September 30, 2023, for bilateral derivative contracts, Delaware Ivy Global Bond Fund posted $839,347 cash collateral for certain centrally cleared derivatives, which is included in “Cash collateral due from brokers” on the “Statements of assets and liabilities.” At September 30, 2023, for bilateral derivative contracts, the Fund received $4,380,000 cash collateral, which is included in “Cash collateral due to brokers” on the “Statements of assets and liabilities.”

Fair values of derivative instruments as of September 30, 2023 were as follows:

   Delaware Ivy Core Bond Fund
Asset Derivatives Fair Value
 
Statements of Assets and
Liabilities Location
  Currency
Contracts
   Interest
Rate
Contracts
   Total 
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts  $36,306   $   $36,306 
Variation margin due from broker on futures contracts*       356,135    356,135 
Total  $36,306   $356,135   $392,441 

             Delaware Ivy
Core Bond
Fund
Liability
Derivatives Fair
Value
 
Statements of Assets and
Liabilities Location
            Interest
Rate
Contracts
 
Variation margin due from broker on futures contracts*            $(831,740)

   Delaware Ivy Global Bond Fund
Asset Derivatives Fair Value
 
Statements of Assets and
Liabilities Location
  Currency
Contracts
   Interest
Rate
Contracts
   Credit
Contracts
   Total 
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts  $3,434,216   $   $   $3,434,216 
Variation margin due to broker on futures contracts*       4,351,196        4,351,196 
Variation margin due from brokers on centrally cleared interest rate swap contracts*       238,212        238,212 
Unrealized appreciation on over-the-counter credit default swap contracts           31,435    31,435 
Options purchased, at value**       318,800        318,800 
Total  $3,434,216   $4,908,208   $31,435   $8,373,859 
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   Delaware Ivy Global Bond Fund
Liability Derivatives Fair Value
 
Statements of Assets and
Liabilities Location
  Currency
Contracts
   Interest
Rate
Contracts
   Credit
Contracts
   Total 
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts  $(618)  $   $   $(618)
Variation margin due to broker on futures contracts*       (3,585,330)       (3,585,330)
Variation margin due from brokers on centrally cleared credit default swap contracts*           (153,859)   (153,859)
Unrealized depreciation on over-the-counter credit default swap contracts           (39,075)   (39,075)
Total  $(618)  $(3,585,330)  $(192,934)  $(3,778,882)

*Includes cumulative appreciation (depreciation) of futures contracts, centrally cleared CDS contracts, and centrally cleared IRS contracts from the date the contracts were opened through September 30, 2023. Only current day variation margin is reported on the “Statements of assets and liabilities.”

**Included with “Investments, at value.” The effect of derivative instruments on the “Statements of operations” for the six months ended September 30, 2023 was as follows:

Delaware Ivy Core Bond Fund  Net Realized Gain (loss) on: 
   Futures
Contracts
   Swap
Contracts
   Total 
Interest rate contracts  $(980,839)  $   $(980,839)
Credit contracts       120,846    120,846 
Total  $(980,839)  $120,846   $(859,993)

   Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on: 
   Forward
Foreign
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
   Futures
Contracts
   Swap
Contracts
   Total 
Currency contracts  $36,306   $   $   $36,306 
Interest rate contracts       (1,958,866)       (1,958,866)
Credit contracts           (113,823)   (113,823)
Total  $36,306   $(1,958,866)  $(113,823)  $(2,036,383)
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Delaware Ivy Global
Bond Fund
  Net Realized Gain (loss) on: 
   Forward
Foreign
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
   Futures
Contracts
   Options
Purchased
   Options
Written
   Swap
Contracts
   Total 
                               
Currency contracts  $2,077,892   $   $(788,622)  $415,167   $   $1,704,437 
Interest rate contracts       (2,445,070)       295,862        (2,149,208)
Equity contracts       28,848                28,848 
Credit contracts           (390,289)   782,910    (193,846)   198,775 
Total  $2,077,892   $(2,416,222)  $(1,178,911)  $1,493,939   $(193,846)  $(217,148)
     
   Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on: 
   Forward
Foreign
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
   Futures
Contracts
   Options
Purchased
   Options
Written
   Swap
Contracts
   Total 
Currency contracts  $2,846,236   $   $990,820   $(442,242)  $   $3,394,814 
Interest rate contracts       (98,487)               (98,487)
Credit contracts                   87,715    87,715 
Total  $2,846,236   $(98,487)  $990,820   $(442,242)  $87,715   $3,384,042 

The tables below summarize the average daily balance of derivative holdings by certain Funds during the six months ended September 30, 2023:

   Long Derivative Volume 
   Delaware Ivy
Core Bond Fund
   Delaware Ivy
Global Bond Fund
 
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts (average notional value)  $   $15,989,112 
Futures contracts (average notional value)   69,679,286    344,763,019 
Options contracts (average notional value)*       299,167 
CDS contracts (average notional value)**   894,444    43,250,048 
Interest rate swap contracts (average notional value)  GBP   GBP 10,793,651 
Interest rate swap contracts (average notional value)  JPY   JPY 10,133,333,333 
Interest rate swap contracts (average notional value)       5,434,016 

   Short Derivative Volume 
   Delaware Ivy
Core Bond Fund
   Delaware Ivy
Global Bond Fund
   Delaware Ivy
High Income Fund
 
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts (average notional value)  $252,887   $111,453,184   $4,430,675 
Futures contracts (average notional value)   8,150,508    205,966,271     
Options contracts (average notional value)*       221,478     
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* Long represents purchased options and short represents written options.

** Long represents buying protection and short represents selling protection.

9. Offsetting

Certain Funds entered into an International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreement (ISDA Master Agreement) or a similar agreement with certain of its derivative contract counterparties in order to better define its contractual rights and to secure rights that will help certain Funds mitigate its counterparty risk. An ISDA Master Agreement is a bilateral agreement between certain Funds and a counterparty that governs certain over-the-counter derivatives and foreign exchange contracts and typically contains, among other things, collateral posting items and netting provisions in the event of a default and/or termination event. Under an ISDA Master Agreement, certain Funds may, under certain circumstances, offset with the counterparty certain derivative financial instruments’ payables and/or receivables with collateral held and/or posted and create one single net payment. The provisions of the ISDA Master Agreement typically permit a single net payment in the event of default (close-out), including the bankruptcy or insolvency of the counterparty. However, bankruptcy or insolvency laws of a particular jurisdiction may impose restrictions on or prohibitions against the right of offset in bankruptcy, insolvency, or other events.

For financial reporting purposes, certain Funds do not offset derivative assets and derivative liabilities that are subject to netting arrangements on the “Statements of assets and liabilities.”

At September 30, 2023, certain Funds had the following assets and liabilities subject to offsetting provisions:

Offsetting of Financial Assets and Liabilities and Derivative Assets and Liabilities

Delaware Ivy
Core Bond Fund

Counterparty              Gross Value of
Derivative Asset
   Gross Value of
Derivative
Liability
   Net Position 
JPMorgan Chase Bank                 $36,306   $   $36,306 
                               
Counterparty  Net Position   Fair Value of
Non-Cash
Collateral Received
   Cash Collateral
Received
   Fair Value of
Non-Cash
Collateral Pledged
   Cash Collateral
Pledged
   Net Exposure(a) 
JPMorgan Chase Bank  $36,306   $   $   $   $   $36,306 
                               
Delaware Ivy Global Bond Fund
                               
Counterparty                 Gross Value of
Derivative Asset
   Gross Value of
Derivative
Liability
   Net Position 
Citigroup                 $413   $   $413 
JPMorgan Chase Bank                  3,726,942    (39,693)   3,687,249 
TD Bank                  57,096        57,096 
Total                 $3,784,451   $(39,693)  $3,744,758 
                               
Counterparty  Net Position   Fair Value of
Non-Cash

Collateral Received
   Cash Collateral
Received
   Fair Value of
Non-Cash
Collateral Pledged
   Cash Collateral
Pledged
   Net Exposure(a) 
Citigroup  $413   $   $   $   $   $413 
JPMorgan Chase Bank   3,687,249        (3,687,249)            
TD Bank   57,096                    57,096 
Total  $3,744,758   $   $(3,687,249)  $   $   $57,509 

(a)  Net exposure represents the receivable (payable) that would be due from (to) the counterparty in the event of default.
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10. Securities Lending

Each Fund, along with other funds in the Delaware Funds, may lend its securities pursuant to a security lending agreement (Lending Agreement) with The Bank of New York Mellon (BNY Mellon). 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 Mellon 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 Fund of the Trust is generally invested in a series of individual separate accounts, each corresponding to a fund. 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 Fund 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 Fund or, at the discretion of the lending agent, replace the loaned securities. Each Fund 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 Fund 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 Fund 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 Fund, the security lending agent, and the borrower. Each Fund records security lending income net of allocations to the security lending agent and the borrower.

Each Fund 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 Fund’s cash collateral account may be less than the amount each Fund would be required to return to the borrowers of the securities and each Fund would be required to make up for this shortfall.

At September 30, 2023, each Fund had no securities out on loan.

11. Credit and Market Risks

The global outbreak of COVID-19 resulted in travel restrictions, closed international borders, enhanced health screenings at ports of entry and elsewhere, disruption of and delays in healthcare service preparation and delivery, prolonged quarantines, cancellations, supply chain disruptions, and lower consumer demand, as well as general concern and uncertainty. The impact of COVID-19, and other infectious illness outbreaks that may arise in the future, could adversely affect the economies of many nations or the entire global economy, individual issuers and capital markets in ways that cannot necessarily be foreseen. In addition, the impact of infectious illnesses in emerging market countries may be greater due to generally less established healthcare systems. Public health crises caused by the COVID-19 outbreak may exacerbate

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other pre-existing political, social and economic risks in certain countries or globally. The duration of the outbreak, its full economic impact and ongoing effects at the macro-level and on individual businesses are unpredictable and may result in significant and prolonged effects on a Fund’s performance.

Beginning in late February 2022, global financial markets have experienced and may continue to experience significant volatility related to military action by Russia in Ukraine. As a result of this military action, the US and many other countries have imposed sanctions on Russia and certain Russian individuals, banks and corporations. The ongoing hostilities and resulting sanctions are expected to have a severe adverse effect on the region’s economies and more globally, including significant negative impact on markets for certain securities and commodities, such as oil and natural gas. Any cessation of trading on the Russian securities markets will impact the value and liquidity of certain portfolio holdings. The extent and duration of military action, sanctions, and resulting market disruptions are impossible to predict, but could be substantial and prolonged and impact the Funds’ performance.

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 Fund 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 the Funds invest will cause the NAV of the Funds to fluctuate.

Some countries in which the Funds 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 Funds 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 Funds.

Certain Funds invest a portion of its assets in high yield fixed income securities, which are securities rated lower than BBB- by S&P and lower than Baa3 by Moody’s, 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 Funds invest in fixed income securities whose value is derived from an underlying pool of mortgages or consumer loans. The value of these securities is sensitive to changes in economic conditions, including delinquencies and/or defaults, and may be adversely affected by shifts in the market’s perception of the issuers and changes in interest rates. Investors receive principal and interest payments as the underlying mortgages and consumer loans are paid back. Some of these securities are CMOs. CMOs are debt securities issued by US government agencies or by financial institutions and other mortgage lenders, which are collateralized by a pool of mortgages held under an indenture. Prepayment of mortgages may shorten the stated maturity of the obligations and can result in a loss of premium, if any has been paid. Certain of these securities may be stripped (securities which provide only the principal or interest feature of the underlying security). The yield to maturity on an interest-only CMO is extremely sensitive not only to changes in prevailing interest rates, but also to the rate of principal payments (including prepayments) on the related underlying mortgage assets. A rapid rate of principal payments may have a material adverse effect on a Fund’s yield to maturity. If the underlying mortgage assets experience greater than anticipated prepayments of principal, a Fund may fail to fully recoup its initial investment in these securities even if the securities are rated in the highest rating categories.

Certain Funds invest in bank loans and other securities that may subject them to direct indebtedness risk, the risk that the Funds 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 each Fund 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 each Fund may involve revolving credit facilities or other standby financing commitments that obligate

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each Fund to pay additional cash on a certain date or on demand. These commitments may require each Fund to increase its investment in a company at a time when each Fund 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 Fund 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. When a loan agreement is purchased, each Fund may pay an assignment fee. On an ongoing basis, each Fund 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.

As each Fund may be required to rely upon another lending institution to collect and pass on to each Fund amounts payable with respect to the loan and to enforce each Fund’s rights under the loan and other direct indebtedness, an insolvency, bankruptcy, or reorganization of the lending institution may delay or prevent each Fund 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 each Fund. There were no unfunded loan commitments at the six months ended September 30, 2023.

Certain Funds 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 Funds will usually not pay any additional fees for such credit support, although the existence of credit support may increase the price of a security.

Certain Funds may invest in REITs and are subject to the risks associated with that industry. If a Fund 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 September 30, 2023. The Funds’ 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 Funds 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 Funds will limit their investments in Real Estate Limited Partnerships to 5% of their total assets at the time of purchase.

Each Fund 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 Fund 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 Funds’ 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 Funds’ 15% limit on investments in illiquid securities. Rule 144A securities have been identified on the “Consolidated schedules of investments” and “Schedules of investments.”

12. Contractual Obligations

Each Fund enters into contracts in the normal course of business that contain a variety of indemnifications. Each Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, each Fund has not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts. Management has reviewed each Fund’s existing contracts and expects the risk of loss to be remote.

13. Subsequent Events

On October 1, 2023, the fees payable to DIFSC for the fund accounting and financial administrative oversight services provided to the Funds as described in Note 2 were revised. As of such date, DIFSC’s fees are payable by the 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.

On October 30, 2023, each Fund, along with the other Participants, entered into an amendment to the Agreement for a $335,000,000 revolving line of credit to be used as described in Note 6. It operates in substantially the same manner as the original Agreement. Under the amendment to 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 line of credit available under the Agreement expires on October 28, 2024.

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Management has determined that no other material events or transactions occurred subsequent to September 30, 2023, that would require recognition or disclosure in the Funds’ financial statements.

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Liquidity Risk Management Program

The Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) has adopted Rule 22e-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “Liquidity Rule”), which requires all open-end funds (other than money market funds) to adopt and implement a program reasonably designed to assess and manage the fund’s “liquidity risk,” defined as the risk that the fund could not meet requests to redeem shares issued by the fund without significant dilution of remaining investors’ interests in the fund.

The Funds have adopted and implemented a liquidity risk management program in accordance with the Liquidity Rule (the “Program”). The Board has designated a member of the US Operational Risk Group of Macquarie Asset Management as the Program Administrator for each Fund in the Trust.

As required by the Liquidity Rule, the Program includes policies and procedures that provide for: (1) assessment, management, and review (no less frequently than annually) of each Fund’s liquidity risk; (2) classification of each of the Fund’s portfolio holdings into one of four liquidity categories (Highly Liquid, Moderately Liquid, Less Liquid, and Illiquid); (3) for funds that do not primarily hold assets that are Highly Liquid, establishing and maintaining a minimum percentage of the Fund’s net assets in Highly Liquid investments (called a “Highly Liquid Investment Minimum” or “HLIM”); and (4) prohibiting each Fund’s acquisition of Illiquid investments if, immediately after the acquisition, each Fund would hold more than 15% of its net assets in Illiquid assets. The Program also requires reporting to the SEC (on a non-public basis) and to the Board if each Fund’s holdings of Illiquid assets exceed 15% of the Fund’s net assets. Funds with HLIMs must have procedures for addressing HLIM shortfalls, including reporting to the Board and, with respect to HLIM shortfalls lasting more than seven consecutive calendar days, reporting to the SEC (on a non-public basis).

In assessing and managing each Fund’s liquidity risk, the Program Administrator considers, as relevant, a variety of factors, including: (1) each Fund’s investment strategy and liquidity of portfolio investments during both normal and reasonably foreseeable stressed conditions; (2) short-term and long-term cash flow projections for the Funds during both normal and reasonably foreseeable stressed conditions; and (3) each Fund’s holdings of cash and cash equivalents and any borrowing arrangements. Classification of each Fund’s portfolio holdings in the four liquidity categories is based on the number of days it is reasonably expected to take to convert the investment to cash (for Highly Liquid and Moderately Liquid holdings) or to sell or dispose of the investment (for Less Liquid and Illiquid investments), in current market conditions without significantly changing the investment’s market value. Each Fund primarily holds assets that are classified as Highly Liquid, and therefore is not required to establish an HLIM.

At a meeting of the Board held on May 23-25, 2023, the Program Administrator provided a written report to the Board addressing the Program’s operation and assessing the adequacy and effectiveness of its implementation for the period from April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023. The report concluded that the Program is appropriately designed and effectively implemented and that it meets the requirements of Rule 22e-4 and each Fund’s liquidity needs. Each Fund’s HLIM is set at an appropriate level and the Funds complied with their HLIM at all times during the reporting period.

Board Consideration of Investment Management Agreement and Sub-Advisory Agreements at a Meeting Held on August 8-10, 2023

At a meeting held on August 8-10, 2023 (the “Annual Contract Renewal Meeting”), the Board of Trustees (the “Board”), including a majority of Trustees each of whom is not an “interested person” as defined under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “Independent Trustees”), approved the renewal of the Delaware Global Equity Fund II, Delaware International Equity Fund II, Delaware Ivy Core Bond Fund, Delaware Ivy Core Equity Fund, Delaware Ivy Global Bond Fund, Delaware Ivy Global Growth Fund, Delaware Ivy High Income Fund, Delaware Ivy International Core Equity Fund, Delaware Ivy Large Cap Growth Fund, Delaware Ivy Managed International Opportunities Fund, Delaware Ivy Mid Cap Growth Fund, Delaware Ivy Mid Cap Income Opportunities Fund, Delaware Ivy Small Cap Growth Fund, Delaware Ivy Smid Cap Core Fund, Delaware Ivy Systematic Emerging Markets Equity Fund, and Delaware Ivy Value Fund (each, a “Fund” and together, the “Funds”) Investment Management Agreement with Delaware Management Company (“DMC”) and the Sub-Advisory Agreements with Macquarie Investment Management Global Limited (“MIMGL”), Macquarie Investment Management Austria Kapitalanlage AG (“MIMAK”), and Macquarie Investment Management Europe Limited (“MIMEL”) (together, the “Affiliated Sub-Advisers”).

Prior to the Annual Contract Renewal Meeting, including at a Board meeting held in May 2023, the Trustees conferred extensively among themselves and with representatives of DMC about these matters. Also, the Board was assisted by the Equity Investments Committee and the Fixed Income Multi-Asset Sub-Advised Funds Investments Committee (each an “Investment Committee” and together, the “Investment Committees”), with each Investment Committee assisting the full Board in reviewing investment performance and other matters throughout the

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year. The Independent Trustees were also assisted in their evaluation of the Investment Management Agreement and the Sub-Advisory Agreements by independent legal counsel, from whom they received separate legal advice and with whom they met separately.

In providing information to the Board, DMC was guided by a detailed set of requests for information submitted to them by independent legal counsel on behalf of the Independent Trustees at the start of the Board’s annual contract renewal process earlier in 2023. Prior to the Annual Contract Renewal Meeting, and in response to the requests, the Board received and reviewed materials specifically relating to the renewal of the Investment Management Agreement and the Sub-Advisory Agreements. In considering and approving the Investment Management Agreement and the Sub-Advisory Agreements, the Trustees considered the information they believed relevant, including but not limited to the information discussed below. The Board considered not only the specific information presented in connection with the Annual Contract Renewal Meeting and the review process for the Investment Management Agreement and the Sub-Advisory Agreements, but also the knowledge gained over time through interaction with DMC about various topics. In this regard, the Board reviewed reports of DMC at each of its quarterly meetings, which included information about, among other things, Fund performance, investment strategies, and expenses. In addition, the Investment Committees confer with portfolio managers at various times throughout the year. In considering information relating to the approval of the Funds’ Investment Management Agreement and the Sub-Advisory Agreements, the Independent Trustees also received information from an independent fund consultant, JDL Consultants, LLC (“JDL”).

The Board did not identify any particular information or consideration that was all-important or controlling, and each individual Trustee may have attributed different weights to various factors.

After its deliberations, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, unanimously approved the continuation of the Investment Management Agreement and the Sub-Advisory Agreements for a one-year term. The following summarizes a number of important, but not necessarily all, factors considered by the Board in support of its approval.

Nature, extent, and quality of services. The Board received and considered various information regarding the nature, extent, and quality of the advisory services provided to the Funds by DMC under its Investment Management Agreement and the experience of the officers and employees of DMC who provide these services, including each Fund’s portfolio managers. The Board’s review included consideration of DMC’s investment process and oversight and research and analysis capabilities, and its ability to attract and retain skilled investment professionals. The Board also considered information regarding DMC’s programs for risk management, including investment, operational, liquidity, derivatives (as applicable), valuation, and compliance risks. The Board received information with respect to the cybersecurity program and business continuity plans of DMC and its affiliates.

In addition, the Board considered certain non-advisory services that DMC and its affiliates provide to the Delaware Funds by Macquarie complex (the “Delaware Funds”). Among other things, these services include third party service provider oversight, transfer agency, internal audit, valuation, portfolio trading, and legal and compliance functions. The Board noted DMC’s responsibility for overseeing the preparation of the Delaware Funds’ registration statement and supplements thereto and shareholder reports; responsibility for periodic filings with regulators; organizing Board meetings and preparing materials for such Board meetings; and furnishing analytical and other support to assist the Board. The Board took into account the benefits to shareholders of investing in a Fund that is part of a family of funds managed by an affiliate of Macquarie Group Ltd. (“Macquarie”), the parent company of DMC, and the resources available to DMC as part of Macquarie’s global asset management business.

The Board received and considered various information with respect to the services provided by the Affiliated Sub-Advisers under the Sub-Advisory Agreements and the credentials and experience of the officers and employees of the Affiliated Sub-Advisers who provide these services each Fund’s portfolio managers. The Board considered the division of responsibilities between DMC and the Affiliated Sub-Advisers and the oversight provided by DMC. The Board also considered the expertise of the Affiliated Sub-Advisers with respect to certain asset classes and/or investment styles. The Board noted that the Affiliated Sub-Advisers are part of Macquarie’s global investment platform that has offices and personnel that are located around the world. These Affiliated Sub-Advisers provide research, investment and trading analysis on the markets and economies of various countries in which the Funds may invest, make recommendations regarding securities, provide portfolio management services and assist with security trades, as applicable. The Board took into account that the Sub-Advisory Agreements may benefit the Funds and their shareholders by permitting DMC to use the resources and talents of the Affiliated Sub-Advisers in managing the Funds.

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The Board also received and considered information about the nature and extent of services offered and fee rates charged by DMC to other types of clients with investment strategies similar to those of the Funds. In this regard, the Board received information about the significantly greater scope of services, and compliance, reporting and other legal and regulatory obligations and risks of managing registered investment companies compared with those associated with managing assets of other types of clients, including third-party sub-advised fund clients, unregistered funds and separately managed accounts.

The Board concluded that, overall, it was satisfied with the nature, extent and quality of services provided (and expected to be provided) to the Funds by DMC and the Affiliated Sub-Advisers.

Investment performance. The Board received and considered information with respect to the investment performance of the Funds, including performance reports and discussions with portfolio managers at meetings of the Board’s Investment Committees throughout the year as well as reports provided by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc., an independent investment company data provider (“Broadridge”), furnished for the Annual Contract Renewal Meeting. The Broadridge reports prepared for each Fund’s institutional share class showed its investment performance in comparison to the institutional share class of a group of similar funds (the “Performance Universe”). The Board received a description of the methodology used by Broadridge to select the peer funds in the Performance Universe. Comparative annualized performance for each Fund was shown for the past 1-, 3-, 5-, and 10-year or since inception periods, as applicable, ended December 31, 2022. The Board considered that the Funds were managed by Ivy Investment Management Company prior to the acquisition of its parent company, Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc. by Macquarie Asset Management, a division of Macquarie Group Ltd. (the “Transaction”), and that each Fund’s performance prior to the closing of the Transaction on April 30, 2021 is that of its predecessor investment manager and not DMC.

Delaware Global Equity Fund II. The Performance Universe for the Fund consisted of the Fund and all retail and institutional global equity income funds, regardless of asset size or primary channel of distribution. The Board noted that the Broadridge report comparison showed that the Fund’s total return for the 1-, 3-, and 5-year periods was in the third quartile of its Performance Universe and for the 10-year period was in the second quartile of its Performance Universe. The Broadridge report comparison showed that the Fund’s total return for the 1-, 3-, and 5-year periods was below the median of its Performance Universe and for the 10-year period was above the median of its Performance Universe. The Board also noted that the Fund outperformed its benchmark index for the 1-year period (both gross and net of dividends) and underperformed its benchmark index for the 3-, 5-, and 10-year periods (both gross and net of dividends). The Board, however, noted that the investment performance of the current portfolio management team and investment strategy only began as of November 2021. The Board noted the explanations from DMC and from the Affiliated Sub-Adviser concerning the reasons for the Fund’s relative performance versus its Performance Universe and benchmark index for the various periods. The Board also noted that the Fund’s performance was ahead of its benchmark index for the 1-year period. The Board noted that effective August 31, 2023, the portfolio management team will change.

Delaware International Equity Fund II. The Performance Universe for the Fund consisted of the Fund and all retail and institutional international multi-cap value funds, regardless of asset size or primary channel of distribution. The Board noted that the Broadridge report comparison showed that the Fund’s total return for the 1- and 3-year periods was in the fourth quartile of its Performance Universe and for the 5- and 10-year periods was in the third quartile of its Performance Universe. The Broadridge report comparison showed that the Fund’s total return for the 1-, 3-, 5-, and 10-year periods was below the median of its Performance Universe. The Board also noted that the Fund underperformed its benchmark index (both gross and net of dividends) for the 1-, 3-, 5-, and 10-year periods. The Board, however, noted that the investment performance of the current portfolio management team and investment strategy only began as of November 2021. The Board noted the explanations from DMC and from the Affiliated Sub-Advisers the reasons for the Fund’s relative performance versus its Performance Universe and benchmark index for the various periods. The Board noted that the Fund’s portfolio management team will change effective August 31, 2023.

Delaware Ivy Core Bond Fund. The Performance Universe for the Fund consisted of the Fund and all retail and institutional A-rated corporate debt funds, regardless of asset size or primary channel of distribution. The Board noted that the Broadridge report comparison showed that the Fund’s total return for the 1-year period was in the first quartile of its Performance Universe and for the 3-, 5-, and 10-year periods was in the second quartile of its Performance Universe. The Broadridge report comparison showed that the Fund’s total return for the 1-, 3-, 5-, and 10-year periods was above the median of its Performance Universe. The Board also noted that the Fund outperformed its benchmark index for the 1-, 3-, 5-, and 10-year periods. The Board noted that the Fund was generally performing in line with its Performance Universe and benchmark during the periods under review. The Board, however, noted that the investment performance of the current portfolio management team and investment strategy only began as of July 2022. The Board noted the limited period of performance data available since the Fund changed its investment strategy and that it would continue to evaluate the Fund’s performance.

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Delaware Ivy Core Equity Fund. The Performance Universe for the Fund consisted of the Fund and all retail and institutional large-cap core funds, regardless of asset size or primary channel of distribution. The Board noted that the Broadridge report comparison showed that the Fund’s total return for the 1- and 10-year periods was in the second and third quartile, respectively, of its Performance Universe and for the 3-and 5-year periods was in the first quartile of its Performance Universe. The Broadridge report comparison showed that the Fund’s total return for the 1-, 3-, and 5-year periods was above the median of its Performance Universe and for the 10-year period was below the median of its Performance Universe. The Board also noted that the Fund outperformed its benchmark index for the 1-, 3-, and 5-year periods and underperformed its benchmark index for the 10-year period. The Board noted that the Fund was generally performing in line with its Performance Universe and benchmark index during the periods under review.

Delaware Ivy Global Bond Fund. The Performance Universe for the Fund consisted of the Fund and all retail and institutional global income funds, regardless of asset size or primary channel of distribution. The Board noted that the Broadridge report comparison showed that the Fund’s total return for the 1-, 3-, 5-, and 10-year periods was in the first quartile of its Performance Universe. The Broadridge report comparison showed that the Fund’s total return for the 1-, 3-, 5-, and 10-year periods was above the median of its Performance Universe. The Board also noted that the Fund underperformed its benchmark index for the 1-year period and outperformed its benchmark index for the 3-, 5-, and 10-year periods. The Board noted that the Fund was generally performing in line with its Performance Universe and benchmark during the periods under review. The Board, however, noted the limited period of performance data available since the Fund changed its portfolio management team in November 2021, investment strategy in July 2022 and its benchmark index effective July 31, 2023, and would continue to evaluate the Fund’s performance.

Delaware Ivy Global Growth Fund. The Performance Universe for the Fund consisted of the Fund and all retail and institutional global large-cap core funds, regardless of asset size or primary channel of distribution. The Board noted that the Broadridge report comparison showed that the Fund’s total return for the 1- and 10-year periods was in the second quartile of its Performance Universe and for the 3- and 5-year periods was in the first quartile of its Performance Universe. The Broadridge report comparison showed that the Fund’s total return for the 1-, 3-, 5-, and 10-year periods was above the median of its Performance Universe. The Board also noted that the Fund outperformed its benchmark index (both gross and net of dividends) for the 1-, 3-, and 5-year periods and underperformed its benchmark index (both net and gross of dividends) for the 10-year period. The Board, however, noted that the investment performance of the current portfolio management team and investment strategy only began as of November 2021. The Board noted that the Fund was generally performing in line with its Performance Universe and benchmark index during the periods under review.

Delaware Ivy High Income Fund. The Performance Universe for the Fund consisted of the Fund and all retail and institutional high yield funds, regardless of asset size or primary channel of distribution. The Board noted that the Broadridge report comparison showed that the Fund’s total return for the 1- and 10-year periods was in the third and first quartile, respectively, of its Performance Universe and for the 3- and 5-year periods was in the second quartile of its Performance Universe. The Broadridge report comparison showed that the Fund’s total return for the 1-year period was below the median of its Performance Universe and for the 3-, 5-, and 10-year periods was above the median of its Performance Universe. The Board also noted that the Fund outperformed its benchmark index for the 1- and 3-year periods and underperformed its benchmark index for the 5- and 10-year periods. The Board, however, noted that the investment performance of the current portfolio management team only began as of November 2021. The Board noted the limited period of performance data available since the Fund changed its investment strategy and that it would continue to evaluate the Fund’s performance. The Board noted that the Fund was generally performing in line with its Performance Universe during the periods under review. The Board noted the explanations from DMC and from the Affiliated Sub-Advisers concerning the reasons for the Fund’s relative performance versus its benchmark index for the various periods.

Delaware Ivy International Core Equity Fund. The Performance Universe for the Fund consisted of the Fund and all retail and institutional international large-cap core funds, regardless of asset size or primary channel of distribution. The Board noted that the Broadridge report comparison showed that the Fund’s total return for the 1- and 5-year periods was in the third quartile for its Performance Universe and for the 3- and 10-year periods was in the second and first quartile, respectively, of its Performance Universe. The Broadridge report comparison showed that the Fund’s total return for the 1- and 5-year periods was below the median of its Performance Universe and for the 3- and 10-year periods was above the median of its Performance Universe. The Board also noted that the Fund outperformed its benchmark index for the 1-, 3-, and 10-year periods and underperformed its benchmark index for the 5-year period. The Board noted that the Fund was generally performing in line with its benchmark index during the periods under review. The Board, however, noted that the investment performance of the

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current portfolio management team and investment strategy only began as of November 2021 and December 2022, respectively. The Board noted the limited period of performance data available since the Fund changed its investment strategy and its portfolio management team and would continue to evaluate the Fund’s performance.

Delaware Ivy Large Cap Growth Fund. The Performance Universe for the Fund consisted of the Fund and all retail and institutional large-cap growth funds, regardless of asset size or primary channel of distribution. The Board noted that the Broadridge report comparison showed that the Fund’s total return for the 1-, 3-, 5-, and 10-year periods was in the first quartile of its Performance Universe. The Broadridge report comparison showed that the Fund’s total return for the 1-, 3-, 5-, and 10-year periods was above the median of its Performance Universe. The Board also noted that the Fund outperformed or was approximately equal to its benchmark index for the 1-, 3-, 5-, and 10-year periods. The Board noted that the Fund was generally performing in line with its Performance Universe and benchmark index during the periods under review.

Delaware Ivy Managed International Opportunities Fund. The Performance Universe for the Fund consisted of the Fund and all retail and institutional international multi-cap core funds, regardless of asset size or primary channel of distribution. The Board noted that the Broadridge report comparison showed that the Fund’s total return for the 1-year period was in the fourth quartile of its Performance Universe and for the 3-, 5-, and 10-year periods was in the third quartile of its Performance Universe. The Broadridge report comparison showed that the Fund’s total return for the 1-, 3-, 5-, and 10-year periods was below the median of its Performance Universe. The Board also noted that the Fund outperformed its benchmark index for the 3- and 10-year periods and underperformed its benchmark index for the 1- and 5-year periods. The Board noted that the investment performance of the current portfolio management team and investment strategy only began as of November 2021. The Board noted the explanations from DMC and from the Affiliated Sub-Advisers concerning the reasons for the Fund’s relative performance versus its Performance Universe and benchmark index for the various periods.

Delaware Ivy Mid Cap Growth Fund. The Performance Universe for the Fund consisted of the Fund and all retail and institutional mid-cap growth funds, regardless of asset size or primary channel of distribution. The Board noted that the Broadridge report comparison showed that the Fund’s total return for the 1-, 3-, 5-, and 10-year periods was in the third, first, first and second quartile, respectively, of its Performance Universe. The Broadridge report comparison showed that the Fund’s total return for the 1-year period was below the median of its Performance Universe, and for the 3-, 5-, and 10-year periods was above the median of its Performance Universe. The Board also noted that the Fund underperformed its benchmark index for the 1-year period and outperformed its benchmark index for the 3-, 5-, and 10-year periods. The Board noted that the Fund was generally outperforming its Performance Universe and benchmark index for the 3-, 5-, and 10-year periods. The Board noted the explanations from DMC and the Affiliated Sub-Adviser concerning the reasons for the Fund’s relative performance versus its Performance Universe and benchmark index for the 1-year period.

Delaware Ivy Mid Cap Income Opportunities Fund. The Performance Universe for the Fund consisted of the Fund and all retail and institutional mid-cap core funds, regardless of asset size or primary channel of distribution. The Board noted that the Broadridge report comparison showed that the Fund’s total return for the 1-, 3-, and 5-year and since inception periods was in the third, third, second and first quartile, respectively, of its Performance Universe. The Broadridge report comparison showed that the Fund’s total return for the 1- and 3-year periods was below the median of its Performance Universe and for the 5-year and since inception periods was above the median of its Performance Universe. The Board also noted that the Fund outperformed its benchmark index for the 1- and 5-year and since inception periods and underperformed its benchmark index for the 3-year period. The Board noted that the Fund was generally outperforming its Performance Universe and benchmark index for the 5-year and since inception periods. The Board noted the explanations from DMC and the Affiliated Sub-Adviser concerning the reasons for the Fund’s relative performance versus its Performance Universe and benchmark index for the 1- and 3-year periods.

Delaware Ivy Small Cap Growth Fund. The Performance Universe consists of the Fund and all retail and institutional small-cap growth funds, regardless of asset size or primary channel of distribution. The Board noted that the Broadridge report comparison showed that the Fund’s total return for the 1-, 3-, 5-, and 10-year periods was in the third quartile of its Performance Universe. The Broadridge report comparison showed that the Fund’s total return for the 1-, 3-, 5-, and 10-year periods was below the median of its Performance Universe. The Board also noted that the Fund underperformed its benchmark index for the 1-year period and outperformed its benchmark index for the 3-, 5-, and 10-year periods. The Board noted the explanations from DMC and from the Affiliated Sub-Adviser concerning the reasons for the Fund’s relative performance versus its Performance Universe and benchmark index for the various periods.

Delaware Ivy Smid Cap Core Fund. The Performance Universe consists of the Fund and all retail and institutional small-cap core funds, regardless of asset size or primary channel of distribution. The Board noted that the Broadridge report comparison showed that the Fund’s total

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return for the 1- and 10-year periods was in the second quartile of its Performance Universe and for the 3- and 5-year periods was in the third quartile of its Performance Universe. The Broadridge report comparison showed that the Fund’s total return for the 1- and 10-year periods was above the median of its Performance Universe and for the 3- and 5-year periods was below the median of its Performance Universe. The Board also noted that the Fund outperformed its benchmark index for the 1-year period and underperformed its benchmark index for the 3-, 5-, and 10-year periods. The Board, however, noted that the investment performance of the current portfolio management team and investment strategy only began as of November 2021. The Board, however, noted the limited period of performance data available since the Fund changed its portfolio management team and investment strategy and would continue to evaluate the Fund’s performance. The Board noted the explanations from DMC and from the Affiliated Sub-Adviser concerning the reasons for the Fund’s relative performance versus its Performance Universe and benchmark index for the various periods. The Board also noted that the Fund’s performance was ahead of its benchmark index and above its Performance Universe median for the 1-year period.

Delaware Ivy Systematic Emerging Markets Equity Fund. The Performance Universe consists of the Fund and all retail and institutional emerging markets funds, regardless of asset size or primary channel of distribution. The Board noted that the Broadridge report comparison showed that the Fund’s total return for the 1-year period was in the fourth quartile, for the 3- and 5-year periods was in the second quartile, and for the 10-year period was in the first quartile of its Performance Universe. The Broadridge report comparison showed that the Fund’s total return for the 1-year period was below the median of its Performance Universe and for the 3-, 5-, and 10-year periods was above the median of its Performance Universe. The Board also noted that the Fund underperformed its benchmark index (net of dividends) for the 1-year period and outperformed its benchmark index for the 3-, 5-, and 10-year periods. The Board, however, noted that the investment performance of the current portfolio management team and investment strategy only began as of November 2021. The Board noted the limited period of performance data available since the Fund changed its portfolio management team and investment strategy and that it would continue to evaluate the Fund’s performance. The Board noted that the Fund was generally outperforming its Performance Universe and benchmark index over the 3-, 5-, and 10-year periods. The Board noted the explanations from DMC and from the Affiliated Sub-Adviser concerning the reasons for the Fund’s relative performance versus its Performance Universe and benchmark index for the 1-year period.

Delaware Ivy Value Fund. The Performance Universe consists of the Fund and all retail and institutional multi-cap value funds, regardless of asset size or primary channel of distribution. The Board noted that the Broadridge report comparison showed that the Fund’s total return for the 1- and 10-year periods was in the second quartile of its Performance Universe and for the 3- and 5-year periods was in the first quartile of its Performance Universe. The Broadridge report comparison showed that the Fund’s total return for the 1-, 3-, 5-, and 10-year periods was above the median of its Performance Universe. The Board also noted that the Fund outperformed its benchmark index for the 1-, 3-, 5-, and 10-year periods. The Board, however, noted that the investment performance of the current portfolio management team and investment strategy only began as of December 2022 and that the investment strategy was further changed effective April 28, 2023. The Board noted the limited period of performance data available since the Fund changed its portfolio management team and investment strategy and that it would continue to evaluate the Fund’s performance. The Board noted that the Fund was generally outperforming its Performance Universe and benchmark index during the periods under review.

Comparative expenses. The Board received and considered expense data for the Funds. DMC provided the Board with information on pricing levels and fee structures for each Fund as of its most recently completed fiscal year. The Broadridge total expenses, for comparative consistency, were shown by Broadridge for Institutional Class shares and comparative total expenses including 12b-1 and non-12b-1 service fees. The Board also considered the comparative analysis of contractual management fees and actual total expense ratios of each Fund versus contractual management fees and actual total expense ratios of a group of peer funds as selected by Broadridge (the “Expense Group”). In reviewing comparative costs, each Fund’s contractual management fee and the actual management fee incurred by each Fund were compared with the contractual management fees (assuming all funds in the Expense Group were similar in size to each Fund) and actual management fees, taking into account any applicable breakpoints and fee waivers, with a Fund’s expense universe, which is comprised of the Fund, its Expense Group and all other similar institutional funds, excluding outliers (the “Expense Universe”). Each Fund’s total expenses were also compared with those of its Expense Universe. The Board also received and considered information regarding the Fund’s net operating expense ratios and their various components, including actual management fees, custodian and other non-management fees, and Rule 12b-1 and non-Rule 12b-1 shareholder service fees.

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Delaware Global Equity Fund II. The expense comparisons for the Fund showed that its actual management fee was above the median of its Expense Universe and its actual total expenses were above its Expense Group average. It was noted that consistent with DMC’s waiver methodology, its advisory fee waivers, if any, were at the fund level and not class level.

Delaware International Equity Fund II. The expense comparisons for the Fund showed that its actual management fee was above the median of its Expense Universe and its actual total expenses were above its Expense Group average. It was noted that consistent with DMC’s waiver methodology, its advisory fee waivers, if any, were at the fund level and not class level.

Delaware Ivy Core Bond Fund. The expense comparisons for the Fund showed that its actual management fee was above the median of its Expense Universe and its actual total expenses were above its Expense Group average. It was noted that consistent with DMC’s waiver methodology, its advisory fee waivers, if any, were at the fund level and not class level.

Delaware Ivy Core Equity Fund. The expense comparisons for the Fund showed that its actual management fee was above the median of its Expense Universe and its actual total expenses were above its Expense Group average. It was noted that consistent with DMC’s waiver methodology, its advisory fee waivers, if any, were at the fund level and not class level.

Delaware Ivy Global Bond Fund. The expense comparisons for the Fund showed that its actual management fee was above the median of its Expense Universe and its actual total expenses were above its Expense Group average. It was noted that consistent with DMC’s waiver methodology, its advisory fee waivers, if any, were at the fund level and not class level.

Delaware Ivy Global Growth Fund. The expense comparisons for the Fund showed that its actual management fee was above the median of its Expense Universe and its actual total expenses were above its Expense Group average. It was noted that consistent with DMC’s waiver methodology, its advisory fee waivers, if any, were at the fund level and not class level.

Delaware Ivy High Income Fund. The expense comparisons for the Fund showed that its actual management fee was below the median of its Expense Universe and its actual total expenses were above its Expense Group average. It was noted that consistent with DMC’s waiver methodology, its advisory fee waivers, if any, were at the fund level and not class level.

Delaware Ivy International Core Equity Fund. The expense comparisons for the Fund showed that its actual management fee was below the median of its Expense Universe and its actual total expenses were below its Expense Group average. It was noted that consistent with DMC’s waiver methodology, its advisory fee waivers, if any, were at the fund level and not class level.

Delaware Ivy Large Cap Growth Fund. The expense comparisons for the Fund showed that its actual management fee was below the median of its Expense Universe and its actual total expenses were below its Expense Group average. It was noted that consistent with DMC’s waiver methodology, its advisory fee waivers, if any, were at the fund level and not class level.

Delaware Ivy Managed International Opportunities Fund. The expense comparisons for the Fund showed that its actual management fee was above the median of its Expense Universe and its actual total expenses were above its Expense Group average. It was noted that consistent with DMC’s waiver methodology, its advisory fee waivers, if any, were at the fund level and not class level.

Delaware Ivy Mid Cap Growth Fund. The expense comparisons for the Fund showed that its actual management fee was above the median of its Expense Universe and its actual total expenses were below its Expense Group average. It was noted that consistent with DMC’s waiver methodology, its advisory fee waivers, if any, were at the fund level and not class level.

Delaware Ivy Mid Cap Income Opportunities Fund. The expense comparisons for the Fund showed that its actual management fee was above the median of its Expense Universe and its actual total expenses were above its Expense Group average. It was noted that consistent with DMC’s waiver methodology, its advisory fee waivers, if any, were at the fund level and not class level.

Delaware Ivy Small Cap Growth Fund. The expense comparisons for the Fund showed that its actual management fee was above the median of its Expense Universe and its actual total expenses were below its Expense Group average. It was noted that consistent with DMC’s waiver methodology, its advisory fee waivers, if any, were at the fund level and not class level.

Delaware Ivy Smid Cap Core Fund. The expense comparisons for the Fund showed that its actual management fee was above the median of its Expense Universe and its actual total expenses were below its Expense Group average. It was noted that consistent with DMC’s waiver methodology, its advisory fee waivers, if any, were at the fund level and not class level.

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Delaware Ivy Systematic Emerging Markets Equity Fund. The expense comparisons for the Fund showed that its actual management fee was below the median of its Expense Universe and its actual total expenses were below its Expense Group average. It was noted that consistent with DMC’s waiver methodology, its advisory fee waivers, if any, were at the fund level and not class level.

Delaware Ivy Value Fund. The expense comparisons for the Fund showed that its actual management fee was above the median of its Expense Universe and its actual total expenses were above its Expense Group average. It was noted that consistent with DMC’s waiver methodology, its advisory fee waivers, if any, were at the fund level and not class level.

The Board noted that DMC, and not the Funds, pays the sub-advisory fees to the Affiliated Sub-Advisers and, accordingly, that the retention of the Affiliated Sub-Advisers does not increase the fees and expenses incurred by the Funds.

Based on its consideration of the factors and information it deemed relevant, including those described here, the Board determined that the compensation payable to DMC under the Investment Management Agreement and to the Affiliated Sub-Advisers under the Sub-Advisory Agreements was reasonable.

Economies of scale. The Board received and considered information about the potential for DMC to realize economies of scale in the provision of management services to the Funds, the difficulties of calculating economies of scale at an individual Fund level, and the extent to which potential scale benefits are shared with shareholders, including the extent to which any economies of scale are reflected in the level of management fees charged. DMC discussed its advisory fee pricing and structure for the Delaware Funds, including the current breakpoints. The Board noted that, as of March 31, 2023, Delaware Ivy Core Bond Fund’s, Delaware Ivy International Core Equity Fund’s, Delaware Ivy Mid Cap Income Opportunities Fund’s, Delaware Ivy Small Cap Growth Fund’s, and Delaware Ivy Value Fund’s net assets exceeded each exceeded their first breakpoint level; Delaware Ivy Systematic Emerging Markets Equity Fund’s net assets exceeded its second breakpoint level; Delaware Ivy Core Equity Fund’s, Delaware Ivy High Income Fund’s, and Delaware Ivy Large Cap Growth Fund’s net assets each exceeded their third breakpoint level and Delaware Ivy Mid Cap Growth Fund’s net assets exceeded its fourth breakpoint level and that breakpoints result in a lower advisory fee than would otherwise be the case in the absence of breakpoints, when the asset levels specified in the breakpoints schedule are exceeded. The Board noted that each Fund may also benefit from economies of scale through initial fee setting, fee waivers and expense reimbursements, as well as DMC’s investment in its business, including investments in business infrastructure, technology and cybersecurity.

Management profitability. The Board received and considered the Investment Management Profitability Analysis that addressed the overall profitability of DMC’s business in providing management and other services to each Fund and the Delaware Funds as a whole, including the methodology used by DMC in allocating costs for the purpose of determining profitability. The Board noted DMC’s changes to its cost allocation methodology for its profitability analysis and the explanations for such changes. The Board also reviewed a report prepared by JDL regarding DMC’s profitability as compared to certain peer fund complexes and the Independent Trustees discussed DMC’s profitability in such context with representatives from JDL. The Board recognized that calculating and comparing profitability at the individual fund level is difficult; that DMC’s profit, if any, can vary significantly depending on the particular fund; and that DMC’s support for, and commitment to, a fund are not solely dependent on the profits realized as to that fund.

The Board also received and considered information about the portion of the total management fee that was retained by DMC after payment of the fee to the Affiliated Sub-Advisers for sub-advisory services. In assessing the reasonableness of this amount, the Board received and evaluated information about the nature and extent of the responsibilities retained and risk assumed by DMC and not delegated to or assumed by the Affiliated Sub-Advisers. Given the affiliation between DMC and the Affiliated Sub-Advisers, the Board ascribed limited relevance to the allocation of fees between them.

Based on its review, the Board determined that DMC’s profitability was not excessive in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services provided to each Fund.

Ancillary benefits. The Board received and considered information regarding the extent to which DMC and its affiliates might derive ancillary benefits from fund operations, including the potential for procuring additional business as a result of the prestige and visibility associated with its role as investment manager to the Delaware Funds; the benefits from allocation of fund brokerage to improve trading efficiencies; the portfolio transactions executed through “soft dollar” arrangements; and the fees that various affiliates received for serving as transfer agent and for

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overseeing fund accounting and financial administration services to the Delaware Funds. The Board considered that it receives periodic reports from DMC that include a representation that any soft dollar arrangements are consistent with regulatory requirements. The Board received information from DMC regarding its view of the performance of its affiliates in providing transfer agent and fund accounting and financial administration oversight services and the organizational structure employed to provide these services pursuant to their contracts with the Funds.

Based on its consideration of the factors and information it deemed relevant, including the costs of providing investment management and other services to the Funds and the ongoing commitment of DMC and its affiliates to the Funds, the Board did not find that any ancillary benefits received by DMC and its affiliates, including the Affiliated Sub-Advisers, were unreasonable.

Conclusion. Based on its review, consideration and evaluation of all factors it believed relevant, including the above-described factors and conclusions, the Board, including all of the Independent Trustees, approved the continuation of DMC’s Investment Management Agreement and of the Affiliated Sub-Advisers’ Sub-Advisory Agreements for an additional one-year period.

Form N-PORT and proxy voting information

Each Fund 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 Fund’s Forms N-PORT, as well as a description of the policies and procedures that each Fund 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 Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies (if any) relating to portfolio securities and the Schedule of Investments included in each Fund’s most recent Form N-PORT are available without charge on the Funds’ website at delawarefunds.com/literature.

Information (if any) regarding how each Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recently disclosed 12-month period ended June 30 is available without charge (i) through the Funds’ website at delawarefunds.com/proxy; and (ii) on the SEC’s website at sec.gov.

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Semiannual report

Alternative / specialty funds

Delaware Climate Solutions Fund
Delaware Global Real Estate Fund
Delaware Ivy Natural Resources Fund
Delaware Ivy Science and Technology Fund
Delaware Real Estate Securities Fund

Multi-asset funds

Delaware Ivy Asset Strategy Fund
Delaware Ivy Balanced Fund

September 30, 2023

Carefully consider the Funds' investment objectives, risk factors, charges, and expenses before investing. This and other information can be found in the Funds' prospectus and their summary prospectuses, which may be obtained by visiting delawarefunds.com/literature or calling 800 523-1918. Investors should read the prospectus and the summary prospectus carefully before investing.

You can obtain shareholder reports and prospectuses online instead of in the mail.
Visit delawarefunds.com/edelivery.

   
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Disclosure of Fund expenses 1
Security type / sector / country allocations and top 10 equity holdings 4
Schedules of investments 11
Statements of assets and liabilities 34
Statements of operations 38
Statements of changes in net assets 41
Financial highlights 49
Notes to financial statements 91
Other Fund information 116

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This semiannual report is for the information of Delaware Climate Solutions Fund, Delaware Global Real Estate Fund, Delaware Ivy Asset Strategy Fund, Delaware Ivy Balanced Fund, Delaware Ivy Natural Resources Fund, Delaware Ivy Science and Technology Fund, and Delaware Real Estate Securities Fund shareholders, but it may be used with prospective investors when preceded or accompanied by the Delaware Fund fact sheet for the most recently completed calendar quarter. These documents are available at delawarefunds.com/literature.

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Disclosure of Fund expenses

For the six-month period from April 1, 2023 to September 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

The investment objective of Delaware Climate Solutions Fund is to seek to provide capital growth while also seeking to invest in companies committed to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions within their operations and/or through the products or services they offer.

The investment objective of Delaware Global Real Estate Fund is to seek to provide total return through long-term capital appreciation and current income.

The investment objective of Delaware Ivy Asset Strategy Fund is to seek to provide total return.

The investment objective of Delaware Ivy Balanced Fund is to seek to provide total return through a combination of capital appreciation and current income.

The investment objective of Delaware Ivy Natural Resources Fund is to seek to provide capital growth and appreciation.

The investment objective of Delaware Ivy Science and Technology Fund is to seek to provide growth of capital.

The investment objective of Delaware Real Estate Securities Fund is to seek to provide total return through capital appreciation and current income.

As a shareholder of a Fund, you incur two types of costs:

(1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments, reinvested dividends, or other distributions; redemption fees; and exchange fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and service (12b-1) fees; and other Fund expenses. The following examples are intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in a Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire six-month period from April 1, 2023 to September 30, 2023.

Actual expenses

The first section of the tables shown, “Actual Fund return,” provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this section of the table, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first section under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

Hypothetical example for comparison purposes

The second section of the tables shown, “Hypothetical 5% return,” provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on a Funds' actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Funds' actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in each Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the tables are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads), redemption fees, or exchange fees. Therefore, the second section of each table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher. The Funds' expenses shown in the tables reflect fee waivers in effect and assume reinvestment of all dividends and distributions.

Delaware Climate Solutions Fund
Expense analysis of an investment of $1,000

   Beginning
Account
Value
4/1/23
  Ending
Account
Value
9/30/23
  Annualized
Expense
Ratio
  Expenses
Paid
During
Period
4/1/23 to
9/30/23*
Actual Fund return            
Class A        $1,000.00              $916.00        1.24%      $5.94     
Class C   1,000.00    913.60   1.99%   9.52 
Class I   1,000.00    917.80   0.99%   4.75 
Class R   1,000.00    915.80   1.49%   7.14 
Class R6   1,000.00    918.20   0.93%   4.46 
Class Y   1,000.00    916.70   1.24%   5.94 
Hypothetical 5% return (5% return before expenses)
Class A  $1,000.00   $1,018.80   1.24%  $6.26 
Class C   1,000.00    1,015.05   1.99%   10.02 
Class I   1,000.00    1,020.05   0.99%   5.00 
Class R   1,000.00    1,017.55   1.49%   7.52 
Class R6   1,000.00    1,020.35   0.93%   4.70 
Class Y   1,000.00    1,018.80   1.24%   6.26 
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Disclosure of Fund expenses

Delaware Global Real Estate Fund
Expense analysis of an investment of $1,000

   Beginning
Account
Value
4/1/23
  Ending
Account
Value
9/30/23
  Annualized
Expense
Ratio
  Expenses
Paid
During
Period
4/1/23 to
9/30/23*
Actual Fund return            
Class A        $1,000.00              $945.70        1.30%        $6.32      
Class C   1,000.00    942.80   2.05%   9.96 
Class I   1,000.00    946.90   1.05%   5.11 
Class R   1,000.00    944.20   1.55%   7.53 
Class R6   1,000.00    946.30   1.00%   4.87 
Class Y   1,000.00    945.30   1.30%   6.32 
Hypothetical 5% return (5% return before expenses)
Class A  $1,000.00   $1,018.50   1.30%  $6.56 
Class C   1,000.00    1,014.75   2.05%   10.33 
Class I   1,000.00    1,019.75   1.05%   5.30 
Class R   1,000.00    1,017.25   1.55%   7.82 
Class R6   1,000.00    1,020.00   1.00%   5.05 
Class Y   1,000.00    1,018.50   1.30%   6.56 

Delaware Ivy Asset Strategy Fund
Expense analysis of an investment of $1,000

   Beginning
Account
Value
4/1/23
  Ending
Account
Value
9/30/23
  Annualized
Expense
Ratio
  Expenses
Paid
During
Period
4/1/23 to
9/30/23*
Actual Fund return            
Class A        $1,000.00              $1,012.40        1.13%        $5.69      
Class C   1,000.00    1,008.70   1.88%   9.44 
Class I   1,000.00    1,013.70   0.88%   4.43 
Class R   1,000.00    1,010.90   1.38%   6.94 
Class R6   1,000.00    1,013.40   0.85%   4.28 
Class Y   1,000.00    1,012.40   1.11%   5.58 
Hypothetical 5% return (5% return before expenses)
Class A  $1,000.00   $1,019.35   1.13%  $5.70 
Class C   1,000.00    1,015.60   1.88%   9.47 
Class I   1,000.00    1,020.60   0.88%   4.45 
Class R   1,000.00    1,018.10   1.38%   6.96 
Class R6   1,000.00    1,020.75   0.85%   4.29 
Class Y   1,000.00    1,019.45   1.11%   5.60 

Delaware Ivy Balanced Fund
Expense analysis of an investment of $1,000

   Beginning
Account
Value
4/1/23
  Ending
Account
Value
9/30/23
  Annualized
Expense
Ratio
  Expenses
Paid
During
Period
4/1/23 to
9/30/23*
Actual Fund return            
Class A        $1,000.00              $1,005.60        1.08%        $5.42      
Class C   1,000.00    1,001.50   1.83%   9.16 
Class I   1,000.00    1,006.80   0.83%   4.16 
Class R   1,000.00    1,003.90   1.33%   6.66 
Class R6   1,000.00    1,006.60   0.80%   4.01 
Class Y   1,000.00    1,005.60   1.06%   5.31 
Hypothetical 5% return (5% return before expenses)
Class A  $1,000.00   $1,019.60   1.08%  $5.45 
Class C   1,000.00    1,015.85   1.83%   9.22 
Class I   1,000.00    1,020.85   0.83%   4.19 
Class R   1,000.00    1,018.35   1.33%   6.71 
Class R6   1,000.00    1,021.00   0.80%   4.04 
Class Y   1,000.00    1,019.70   1.06%   5.35 

Delaware Ivy Natural Resources Fund
Expense analysis of an investment of $1,000

   Beginning
Account
Value
4/1/23
  Ending
Account
Value
9/30/23
  Annualized
Expense
Ratio
  Expenses
Paid
During
Period
4/1/23 to
9/30/23*
Actual Fund return            
Class A        $1,000.00              $1,008.30        1.33%        $6.68      
Class C   1,000.00    1,004.70   2.08%   10.42 
Class I   1,000.00    1,009.70   1.08%   5.43 
Class R   1,000.00    1,007.10   1.58%   7.93 
Class R6   1,000.00    1,009.70   1.02%   5.12 
Class Y   1,000.00    1,008.00   1.33%   6.68 
Hypothetical 5% return (5% return before expenses)
Class A  $1,000.00   $1,018.35   1.33%  $6.71 
Class C   1,000.00    1,014.60   2.08%   10.48 
Class I   1,000.00    1,019.60   1.08%   5.45 
Class R   1,000.00    1,017.10   1.58%   7.97 
Class R6   1,000.00    1,019.90   1.02%   5.15 
Class Y   1,000.00    1,018.35   1.33%   6.71 
  
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Delaware Ivy Science and Technology Fund
Expense analysis of an investment of $1,000

   Beginning
Account
Value
4/1/23
  Ending
Account
Value
9/30/23
  Annualized
Expense
Ratio
  Expenses
Paid
During
Period
4/1/23 to
9/30/23*
Actual Fund return            
Class A        $1,000.00              $1,025.00        1.20%        $6.08      
Class C   1,000.00    1,021.00   1.95%   9.85 
Class I   1,000.00    1,026.50   0.95%   4.81 
Class R   1,000.00    1,023.90   1.45%   7.34 
Class R6   1,000.00    1,026.50   0.92%   4.66 
Class Y   1,000.00    1,025.00   1.20%   6.08 
Hypothetical 5% return (5% return before expenses)
Class A  $1,000.00   $1,019.00   1.20%  $6.06 
Class C   1,000.00    1,015.25   1.95%   9.82 
Class I   1,000.00    1,020.25   0.95%   4.80 
Class R   1,000.00    1,017.75   1.45%   7.31 
Class R6   1,000.00    1,020.40   0.92%   4.65 
Class Y   1,000.00    1,019.00   1.20%   6.06 

Delaware Real Estate Securities Fund
Expense analysis of an investment of $1,000

   Beginning
Account
Value
4/1/23
  Ending
Account
Value
9/30/23
  Annualized
Expense
Ratio
  Expenses
Paid
During
Period
4/1/23 to
9/30/23*
Actual Fund return            
Class A        $1,000.00              $944.70        1.20%        $5.83      
Class C   1,000.00    941.80   1.95%   9.47 
Class I   1,000.00    946.70   0.95%   4.62 
Class R   1,000.00    944.10   1.45%   7.05 
Class R6   1,000.00    946.60   0.90%   4.38 
Class Y   1,000.00    945.60   1.20%   5.84 
Hypothetical 5% return (5% return before expenses)
Class A  $1,000.00   $1,019.00   1.20%  $6.06 
Class C   1,000.00    1,015.25   1.95%   9.82 
Class I   1,000.00    1,020.25   0.95%   4.80 
Class R   1,000.00    1,017.75   1.45%   7.31 
Class R6   1,000.00    1,020.50   0.90%   4.55 
Class Y   1,000.00    1,019.00   1.20%   6.06 

*“Expenses Paid During Period” are equal to the relevant Fund's annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183/366 (to reflect the one-half year period).

Because actual returns reflect only the most recent six-month period, the returns shown may differ significantly from fiscal year returns.

In addition to the Funds’ expenses reflected above and on the previous pages, each Fund also indirectly bears its portion of the fees and expenses of any investment companies (Underlying Funds), including exchange-traded funds, in which it invests. The tables above and on the previous pages do not reflect the expenses of any Underlying Funds.

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Security type / sector allocations and top 10 equity holdings

Delaware Climate Solutions Fund As of September 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

Sector designations may be different from the sector designations presented in other Fund materials. The sector designations may represent the investment manager’s internal sector classifications, which may result in the sector designations for one fund being different from another fund's sector designations.

Security type / sector  Percentage
of net assets
Common Stocks   98.88%
Consumer Discretionary   3.37%
Consumer Staples   6.44%
Energy   15.70%
Industrials   20.69%
Materials   14.53%
Real Estate   3.46%
Utilities*   34.69%
Total Value of Securities   98.88%
Receivables and Other Assets Net of Liabilities   1.12%
Total Net Assets   100.00%

*To monitor compliance with the Fund's concentration guidelines as described in the Fund's Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information, the Utilities sector (as disclosed herein for financial reporting purposes) is subdivided into a variety of “industries” (in accordance with the requirements of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended). The Utilities sector consisted of Electric Utilities, Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers, and Multi-Utilities. As of September 30, 2023, such amounts, as a percentage of total net assets were 19.68%, 9.08%, and 5.93%, respectively. The percentage in any such single industry will comply with the Fund's concentration policy even if the percentage in the Utilities sector for financial reporting purposes may exceed 25%.

Holdings are for informational purposes only and are subject to change at any time. They are not a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any security.

Top 10 equity holdings  Percentage
of net assets
Valero Energy   4.30%
Schlumberger   3.95%
Occidental Petroleum   3.77%
Equinor   3.68%
Nutrien   3.61%
Kingspan Group   3.50%
Weyerhaeuser   3.46%
Schneider Electric   3.45%
Waste Management   3.45%
BorgWarner   3.37%
  
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Security type / country and sector allocations

Delaware Global Real Estate Fund As of September 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

Sector designations may be different from the sector designations presented in other Fund materials. The sector designations may represent the investment manager’s internal sector classifications, which may result in the sector designations for one fund being different from another fund's sector designations.

Security type / country  Percentage
of net assets
Common Stocks by Country   99.76%
Australia   4.09%
Belgium   1.02%
Canada   2.20%
China/Hong Kong   0.22%
France   0.81%
Germany   1.81%
Hong Kong   4.74%
Japan   10.94%
Mexico   0.80%
Singapore   3.80%
Spain   1.23%
Sweden   1.32%
United Kingdom   4.02%
United States   62.76%
Total Value of Securities   99.76%
Receivables and Other Assets Net of Liabilities   0.24%
Total Net Assets   100.00%
Common stocks by sector  Percentage
of net assets
Communications   1.48%
Consumer Cyclical   0.64%
Real Estate   6.51%
Real Estate Operating/Development   5.31%
REIT Diversified   18.89%
REIT Healthcare   8.11%
REIT Hotel   1.24%
REIT Industrial   17.35%
REIT Multifamily   18.26%
REIT Office   4.45%
REIT Retail   12.83%
REIT Self-Storage   4.69%
Total   99.76%
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Security type / sector allocations and top 10 equity holdings

Delaware Ivy Asset Strategy Fund As of September 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

Sector designations may be different from the sector designations presented in other Fund materials. The sector designations may represent the investment manager’s internal sector classifications, which may result in the sector designations for one fund being different from another fund's sector designations.

Security type / sector  Percentage
of net assets
Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations   0.29%
Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities   3.57%
Convertible Bond   0.23%
Corporate Bonds   13.87%
Banking   1.37%
Basic Industry   0.09%
Brokerage   0.11%
Communication Services   2.75%
Communications   0.36%
Consumer Cyclical   0.19%
Consumer Discretionary   2.10%
Consumer Non-Cyclical   0.45%
Electric   0.42%
Energy   3.23%
Finance Companies   0.16%
Government Agency   0.11%
Healthcare   0.01%
Industrials   0.59%
Information Technology   0.47%
Insurance   0.61%
Materials   0.39%
Natural Gas   0.01%
Real Estate Investment Trusts   0.05%
Technology   0.37%
Transportation   0.03%
Municipal Bonds   0.08%
Non-Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations   0.36%
Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities   1.07%
Loan Agreements   2.35%
Sovereign Bonds   0.14%
US Treasury Obligations   1.72%
Common Stocks   67.12%
Communication Services   6.41%
Consumer Discretionary   7.47%
Consumer Staples   5.32%
Energy   4.64%
Financials   9.89%
Healthcare   9.47%
Industrials   7.37%
Information Technology   14.05%
Materials   0.71%
Utilities   1.79%
Preferred Stock   0.82%
Exchange-Traded Funds   3.38%
Bullion   4.05%
Short-Term Investments   0.26%
Total Value of Securities   99.31%
Receivables and Other Assets Net of Liabilities   0.69%
Total Net Assets   100.00%

Holdings are for informational purposes only and are subject to change at any time. They are not a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any security.

Top 10 equity holdings  Percentage
of net assets
Microsoft   2.81%
Amazon.com   2.31%
Alphabet Class A   2.06%
Apple   1.97%
Canadian Natural Resources   1.82%
Mastercard Class A   1.82%
ConocoPhillips   1.60%
Intuit   1.53%
Airbus   1.51%
Pinterest Class A   1.42%
  
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Security type / sector allocations and top 10 equity holdings

Delaware Ivy Balanced Fund As of September 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

Sector designations may be different from the sector designations presented in other Fund materials. The sector designations may represent the investment manager’s internal sector classifications, which may result in the sector designations for one fund being different from another fund's sector designations.

Security type / sector  Percentage
of net assets
Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations   0.98%
Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities   10.06%
Corporate Bonds   9.34%
Banking   2.36%
Basic Industry   0.16%
Brokerage   0.11%
Capital Goods   0.22%
Communications   1.03%
Consumer Cyclical   0.26%
Consumer Non-Cyclical   0.70%
Electric   1.02%
Energy   0.76%
Finance Companies   0.51%
Insurance   0.96%
Natural Gas   0.02%
Real Estate Investment Trusts   0.25%
Technology   0.75%
Transportation   0.23%
Non-Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations   0.12%
Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities   2.85%
Sovereign Bonds   0.38%
US Treasury Obligations   9.41%
Common Stocks   62.44%
Communication Services   4.38%
Consumer Discretionary   5.19%
Consumer Staples   2.65%
Energy   1.86%
Financials   11.90%
Healthcare   8.03%
Industrials   4.24%
Information Technology   19.28%
Materials   3.54%
Utilities   1.37%
Exchange-Traded Funds   3.81%
Short-Term Investments   0.41%
Total Value of Securities   99.80%
Receivables and Other Assets Net of Liabilities   0.20%
Total Net Assets   100.00%

Holdings are for informational purposes only and are subject to change at any time. They are not a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any security.

Top 10 equity holdings  Percentage
of net assets
Microsoft   5.43%
UnitedHealth Group   3.25%
Amazon.com   2.56%
Apple   2.44%
Alphabet Class A   1.92%
TE Connectivity   1.81%
HCA Healthcare   1.80%
Costco Wholesale   1.74%
Airbus ADR   1.65%
Linde   1.65%
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Security type / country and sector allocations

Delaware Ivy Natural Resources Fund As of September 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

Sector designations may be different from the sector designations presented in other Fund materials. The sector designations may represent the investment manager’s internal sector classifications, which may result in the sector designations for one fund being different from another fund's sector designations.

Security type / country  Percentage
of net assets
Closed-Ended Trust   2.16%
Common Stocks by Country   97.97%
Australia   4.67%
Brazil   3.81%
Burkina Faso   1.14%
Canada   13.92%
Hong Kong   0.00%
Netherlands   5.86%
South Africa   2.80%
United Kingdom   3.07%
United States   62.70%
Short-Term Investments   0.49%
Total Value of Securities   100.62%
Liabilities Net of Receivables and Other Assets   (0.62%)
Total Net Assets   100.00%
Common stocks by sector  Percentage
of net assets
Consumer Staples   6.91%
Energy*   39.31%
Industrials   6.63%
Materials*   40.96%
REIT Diversified   3.67%
Utilities   0.49%
Total   97.97%

*To monitor compliance with the Fund's concentration guidelines as described in the Fund's Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information, the Energy and Materials sectors (as disclosed herein for financial reporting purposes) are subdivided into a variety of “industries” (in accordance with the requirements of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended). The Energy sector consisted of Oil & Gas, and Oil & Gas Services. As of September 30, 2023, such amounts, as a percentage of total net assets were 35.70%, and 3.61%, respectively. The Materials sector consisted of Biotechnology, Building Materials, Chemicals, Forest Products & Paper, and Mining. As of September 30, 2023, such amounts, as a percentage of total net assets were 2.02%, 1.50%, 8.62%, 1.33%, and 27.49%, respectively. The percentage in any such single industry will comply with the Fund's concentration policy even if the percentage in the Energy and Materials sector for financial reporting purposes may exceed 25%.

  
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Security type / sector allocations and top 10 equity holdings

Delaware Ivy Science and Technology Fund As of September 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

Sector designations may be different from the sector designations presented in other Fund materials. The sector designations may represent the investment manager’s internal sector classifications, which may result in the sector designations for one fund being different from another fund's sector designations.

Security type / sector  Percentage
of net assets
Common Stocks   99.07%
Communication Services   17.36%
Consumer Discretionary   9.50%
Financials   0.98%
Healthcare   6.89%
Industrials   2.81%
Information Technology*   61.53%
Short-Term Investments   1.11%
Total Value of Securities   100.18%
Liabilities Net of Receivables and Other Assets   (0.18%)
Total Net Assets   100.00%

*To monitor compliance with the Fund's concentration guidelines as described in the Fund's Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information, the Information Technology sector (as disclosed herein for financial reporting purposes) is subdivided into a variety of “industries” (in accordance with the requirements of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended). The Information Technology sector consisted of Computers, Electrical Components & Equipments, Electronics, Internet, Office/Business Equipment, Semiconductors, and Software. As of September 30, 2023, such amounts, as a percentage of total net assets were 8.50%, 0.53%, 1.51%, 1.22%, 2.83%, 26.58%, and 20.36%, respectively. The percentage in any such single industry will comply with the Fund's concentration policy even if the percentage in the Information Technology sector for financial reporting purposes may exceed 25%.

Holdings are for informational purposes only and are subject to change at any time. They are not a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any security.

Top 10 equity holdings  Percentage
of net assets
Microsoft   9.70%
Amazon.com   8.04%
NVIDIA   5.67%
Pinterest Class A   4.73%
Seagate Technology Holdings   4.63%
T-Mobile US   4.40%
Meta Platforms Class A   4.17%
Broadcom   3.90%
Apple   3.88%
ASML Holding   3.63%
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Security type / sector allocations and top 10 equity holdings

Delaware Real Estate Securities Fund As of September 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

Sector designations may be different from the sector designations presented in other Fund materials. The sector designations may represent the investment manager’s internal sector classifications, which may result in the sector designations for one fund being different from another fund's sector designations.

Security type / sector  Percentage
of net assets
Common Stocks   99.36%
Real Estate Operating/Development   1.95%
REIT Healthcare   13.06%
REIT Hotel   1.95%
REIT Industrial   12.82%
REIT Information Technology   22.00%
REIT Manufactured Housing   6.58%
REIT Multifamily   16.08%
REIT Office   2.87%
REIT Retail   16.43%
REIT Self-Storage   5.62%
Short-Term Investments   0.72%
Total Value of Securities   100.08%
Liabilities Net of Receivables and Other Assets   (0.08%)
Total Net Assets   100.00%

Holdings are for informational purposes only and are subject to change at any time. They are not a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any security.

Top 10 equity holdings  Percentage
of net assets
Welltower   9.23%
Equinix   9.12%
Prologis   8.46%
Digital Realty Trust   5.88%
VICI Properties   4.73%
Realty Income   4.56%
AvalonBay Communities   4.40%
Invitation Homes   4.05%
Kite Realty Group Trust   3.87%
Public Storage   3.65%
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Schedules of investments

Delaware Climate Solutions Fund September 30, 2023 (Unaudited)
   Number of
shares
   Value (US $) 
Common Stocks — 98.88% t        
Consumer Discretionary — 3.37%          
BorgWarner   153,703   $6,204,990 
         6,204,990 
Consumer Staples — 6.44%          
Archer-Daniels-Midland   81,569    6,151,934 
Darling Ingredients †   109,481    5,714,908 
         11,866,842 
Energy — 15.70%          
Equinor   206,650    6,783,913 
Occidental Petroleum   107,003    6,942,355 
Schlumberger   124,768    7,273,974 
Valero Energy   55,935    7,926,549 
         28,926,791 
Industrials — 20.69%          
AP Moller - Maersk Class B   1,634    2,949,768 
Cummins   26,429    6,037,969 
Kingspan Group   86,016    6,453,132 
Li-Cycle Holdings †   603,501    2,142,429 
Net Power †   250,545    3,783,230 
NuScale Power †   283,326    1,388,297 
Schneider Electric   38,353    6,365,336 
Sunrun †   210,246    2,640,690 
Waste Management   41,691    6,355,376 
         38,116,227 
Materials — 14.53%          
Alcoa   169,395    4,922,619 
Anglo American   215,068    5,944,773 
Holcim †   71,667    4,602,159 
Nutrien   107,714    6,652,417 
United States Steel   143,269    4,653,377 
         26,775,345 
Real Estate — 3.46%          
Weyerhaeuser   208,138    6,381,511 
         6,381,511 
Utilities — 34.69%          
AES   290,864    4,421,133 
Ameren   74,231    5,554,706 
American Electric Power   66,934    5,034,775 
CMS Energy   101,195    5,374,466 
Iberdrola   516,134    5,781,508 
NextEra Energy   89,041    5,101,159 
Northland Power   257,506    4,193,656 
Orsted 144A #   69,967    3,819,474 
ReNew Energy Global Class A †   487,592    2,647,625 
RWE   147,290    5,473,641 
SSE   285,319    5,604,695 
Terna - Rete Elettrica Nazionale   768,012    5,787,798 
Xcel Energy   89,725    5,134,065 
         63,928,701 
Total Common Stocks
(cost $196,406,300)
        182,200,407 
Total Value of Securities—98.88%
(cost $196,406,300)
       $182,200,407 
t Narrow industries are utilized for compliance purposes for concentration whereas broad sectors are used for financial reporting.
Non-income producing security.
# Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. At September 30, 2023, the aggregate value of Rule 144A securities was $3,819,474, which represents 2.07% of the Fund’s net assets. See Note 11 in “Notes to financial statements.”

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Schedules of investments

Delaware Global Real Estate Fund September 30, 2023 (Unaudited)
   Number of
shares
   Value (US $) 
Common Stocks – 99.76%Δ        
Australia – 4.09%          
Charter Hall Group   23,157   $141,295 
Goodman Group   42,989    592,873 
Lifestyle Communities   8,859    92,273 
National Storage REIT   118,616    166,256 
NEXTDC †   22,926    182,632 
         1,175,329 
Belgium – 1.02%          
Aedifica   1,161    66,099 
Warehouses De Pauw CVA   9,210    228,242 
         294,341 
Canada – 2.20%          
Boardwalk Real Estate Investment Trust   3,907    192,179 
Canadian Apartment Properties REIT   8,743    290,178 
InterRent Real Estate Investment Trust   16,335    150,211 
         632,568 
China/Hong Kong – 0.22%          
China Resources Land   16,000    63,747 
         63,747 
France – 0.81%          
Gecina   1,250    127,861 
Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield †   2,099    103,746 
         231,607 
Germany – 1.81%          
LEG Immobilien †   2,519    174,014 
Vonovia   14,429    347,968 
         521,982 
Hong Kong – 4.74%          
CK Asset Holdings   27,000    142,224 
Link REIT   81,498    399,635 
Sun Hung Kai Properties   54,500    583,212 
Wharf Real Estate Investment   62,000    239,498 
         1,364,569 
Japan – 10.94%          
Advance Residence Investment   106    240,458 
Japan Real Estate Investment   99    386,222 
Mitsubishi Estate   44,350    580,194 
Mitsubishi Estate Logistics REIT Investment   81    203,530 
Nippon Prologis REIT   212    396,081 
Nomura Real Estate Master Fund   90    100,816 
Sekisui House   9,300    185,266 
Sumitomo Realty & Development   18,400    478,469 
Tokyu REIT   150    183,585 
United Urban Investment   376    391,751 
         3,146,372 
Mexico – 0.80%          
Corp Inmobiliaria Vesta ADR   6,968    229,038 
         229,038 
Singapore – 3.80%          
CapitaLand Ascendas REIT   230,300    463,295 
CapitaLand Ascott Trust   4,776    3,354 
Mapletree Logistics Trust   339,364    417,068 
Mapletree Pan Asia Commercial Trust   200,600    209,845 
         1,093,562 
Spain – 1.23%          
Cellnex Telecom 144A #   6,893    240,273 
Inmobiliaria Colonial Socimi   19,834    112,816 
         353,089 
Sweden – 1.32%          
Castellum   11,666    118,897 
Fabege   12,332    98,561 
Fastighets Balder Class B †   22,685    102,363 
Wihlborgs Fastigheter   8,554    59,855 
         379,676 
United Kingdom – 4.02%          
Big Yellow Group   18,439    211,138 
Derwent London   3,623    85,181 
Land Securities Group   25,932    186,611 
Segro   31,231    274,127 
Shaftesbury Capital   67,917    95,130 
UNITE Group   27,655    302,833 
         1,155,020 
United States – 62.76%          
Agree Realty   7,473    412,809 
Alexandria Real Estate Equities   5,675    568,068 
American Homes 4 Rent Class A   17,035    573,909 
American Tower   2,660    437,437 
Americold Realty Trust   20,008    608,443 
AvalonBay Communities   5,433    933,063 
Digital Realty Trust   11,077    1,340,539 
DigitalBridge Group   5,287    92,945 
Equinix   2,503    1,817,829 
Equity LifeStyle Properties   8,137    518,408 
Equity Residential   9,677    568,137 
Extra Space Storage   2,986    363,038 
Federal Realty Investment Trust   5,156    467,288 
Healthcare Realty Trust   17,338    264,751 
Healthpeak Properties   21,287    390,829 
Invitation Homes   25,794    817,412 
Kite Realty Group Trust   32,869    704,054 
Prologis   13,884    1,557,924 
Public Storage   2,304    607,150 
Realty Income   19,969    997,252 
Rexford Industrial Realty   4,991    246,306 
Ryman Hospitality Properties   2,109    175,638 
Simon Property Group   2,801    302,592 
Sun Communities   5,589    661,402 
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   Number of
shares
   Value (US $) 
Common StocksΔ (continued)        
United States (continued)          
VICI Properties   28,659   $833,977 
Welltower   19,659    1,610,465 
Xenia Hotels & Resorts   15,308    180,328 
         18,051,993 
Total Common Stocks
(cost $29,134,166)
        28,692,893 
Total Value of Securities–99.76%
(cost $29,134,166)
       $28,692,893 
Δ Securities have been classified by country of risk. Aggregate classification by business sector has been presented on page 5 in “Security type / country and sector allocations.”
Non-income producing security.
# Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. At September 30, 2023, the aggregate value of Rule 144A securities was $240,273, which represents 0.84% of the Fund’s net assets. See Note 11 in “Notes to financial statements.”

Summary of abbreviations:

ADR – American Depositary Receipt

CVA – Certified Dutch Certificate

REIT – Real Estate Investment Trust

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Consolidated schedules of investments

Delaware Ivy Asset Strategy Fund September 30, 2023 (Unaudited)
   Principal
amount°
   Value (US $) 
Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 0.29%        
Fannie Mae REMICs          
Series 2015-18 NS 0.691% (6.01% minus SOFR, Cap 6.12%) 4/25/45 ∑, •   3,786,307   $335,903 
Series 2015-37 SB 0.191% (5.51% minus SOFR, Cap 5.62%) 6/25/45 ∑, •   7,909,287    518,308 
Series 2016-48 US 0.671% (5.99% minus SOFR, Cap 6.10%) 8/25/46 ∑, •   9,115,842    553,724 
Series 2017-33 AI 4.50% 5/25/47 ∑   3,375,798    501,869 
Series 2019-13 IP 5.00% 3/25/49 ∑   2,444,667    493,320 
Series 4740 SB 0.722% (6.04% minus SOFR, Cap 6.15%) 11/15/47 ∑, •   3,721,643    317,140 
GNMA          
Series 2021-162 IN 3.00% 9/20/51 ∑   15,572,010    2,164,701 
Total Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations
(cost $7,402,323)
        4,884,965 
           
Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities — 3.57%          
Fannie Mae S.F. 15 yr          
2.00% 3/1/37   1,068,000    921,614 
2.50% 8/1/36   999,627    880,961 
3.00% 12/1/34   1,074,774    978,916 
Fannie Mae S.F. 30 yr          
2.00% 3/1/51   3,822,357    2,921,305 
2.50% 4/1/51   1,840,529    1,465,456 
2.50% 2/1/52   1,428,941    1,138,170 
3.00% 4/1/47   1,903,704    1,607,043 
3.00% 12/1/51   2,143,093    1,788,166 
3.00% 2/1/52   402,007    334,174 
3.50% 6/1/52   3,859,914    3,322,026 
4.50% 1/1/50   962,000    908,724 
4.50% 10/1/52   2,240,933    2,058,452 
4.50% 2/1/53   1,377,731    1,265,599 
5.00% 9/1/52   1,912,955    1,806,437 
5.50% 8/1/52   2,183,028    2,110,476 
5.50% 3/1/53   1,308,297    1,264,816 
5.50% 7/1/53   1,286,885    1,244,117 
6.00% 6/1/53   2,323,499    2,293,798 
6.00% 7/1/53   508,674    507,657 
Freddie Mac S.F. 20 yr          
2.50% 2/1/42   1,082,384    891,243 
3.00% 3/1/37   882,912    787,680 
Freddie Mac S.F. 30 yr          
2.50% 1/1/52   4,810,358    3,839,479 
3.00% 12/1/46   1,872,868    1,581,091 
3.00% 1/1/52   907,988    752,257 
3.50% 6/1/47   2,398,074    2,099,747 
3.50% 4/1/52   2,341,072    2,020,765 
4.00% 8/1/52   2,567,074    2,292,886 
4.00% 9/1/52   2,000,791    1,785,672 
4.50% 9/1/52   4,924,047    4,530,553 
4.50% 10/1/52   883,340    811,386 
5.00% 7/1/52   1,810,860    1,710,308 
5.50% 9/1/52   484,511    470,499 
5.50% 2/1/53   3,362,086    3,258,988 
5.50% 9/1/53   871,574    844,657 
GNMA II S.F. 30 yr          
3.00% 12/20/51   642,761    545,713 
5.00% 9/20/52   2,240,216    2,125,826 
5.50% 5/20/53   1,210,098    1,174,870 
Total Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities
(cost $64,470,318)
        60,341,527 
           
Convertible Bond — 0.23%          
New Cotai 5.00% exercise price $100.00, maturity date 2/2/27 =   2,063,385    3,905,389 
Total Convertible Bond
(cost $2,001,232)
        3,905,389 
           
Corporate Bonds — 13.87%          
Banking — 1.37%          
Banco de Credito del Peru 144A 3.125% 7/1/30 #, µ   1,562,000    1,435,540 
Banco Santander 5.588% 8/8/28   600,000    587,249 
Bank of America          
2.482% 9/21/36 µ   580,000    422,444 
2.972% 2/4/33 µ   555,000    437,857 
5.819% 9/15/29 µ   235,000    232,213 
5.872% 9/15/34 µ   255,000    248,294 
6.204% 11/10/28 µ   470,000    472,298 
Barclays          
6.224% 5/9/34 µ   510,000    483,470 
7.385% 11/2/28 µ   305,000    313,065 
Citigroup          
5.61% 9/29/26 µ   540,000    534,623 
6.174% 5/25/34 µ   293,000    280,199 
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   Principal
amount°
   Value (US $) 
Corporate Bonds (continued)        
Banking (continued)          
Citizens Bank 6.064% 10/24/25 µ   840,000   $810,814 
Credit Agricole 144A 5.514% 7/5/33 #   915,000    881,695 
Credit Suisse 7.95% 1/9/25   250,000    254,515 
Deutsche Bank          
3.729% 1/14/32 µ   301,000    224,228 
3.742% 1/7/33 µ   200,000    143,636 
6.72% 1/18/29 µ   739,000    735,005 
7.146% 7/13/27 µ   355,000    357,537 
Fifth Third Bancorp 6.361% 10/27/28 µ   1,099,000    1,089,855 
Fifth Third Bank 5.852% 10/27/25 µ   625,000    615,083 
Goldman Sachs Group          
1.542% 9/10/27 µ   1,235,000    1,081,761 
3.102% 2/24/33 µ   405,000    324,012 
HSBC Holdings 5.887% 8/14/27 µ   220,000    217,403 
Huntington Bancshares 6.208% 8/21/29 µ   545,000    533,450 
Huntington National Bank          
4.552% 5/17/28 µ   1,946,000    1,820,836 
5.65% 1/10/30   330,000    311,216 
ING Groep 6.083% 9/11/27 µ   260,000    258,979 
JPMorgan Chase & Co.          
1.764% 11/19/31 µ   705,000    530,681 
1.953% 2/4/32 µ   410,000    311,135 
5.35% 6/1/34 µ   405,000    384,289 
KeyBank          
5.00% 1/26/33   1,405,000    1,183,786 
5.85% 11/15/27   205,000    195,074 
KeyCorp 4.789% 6/1/33 µ   238,000    198,527 
Morgan Stanley          
2.484% 9/16/36 µ   730,000    530,800 
5.164% 4/20/29 µ   780,000    750,728 
5.25% 4/21/34 µ   81,000    75,258 
5.424% 7/21/34 µ   610,000    575,671 
6.138% 10/16/26 µ   340,000    340,416 
6.296% 10/18/28 µ   575,000    579,618 
6.342% 10/18/33 µ   280,000    281,745 
PNC Financial Services Group 5.671% 10/28/25 µ   495,000    491,345 
Popular 7.25% 3/13/28   320,000    319,403 
SVB Financial Group          
4.57% 4/29/33 µ, ‡   390,000    246,677 
Truist Financial 6.123% 10/28/33 µ   298,000    286,797 
US Bancorp          
4.653% 2/1/29 µ   411,000    384,779 
4.839% 2/1/34 µ   300,000    264,334 
5.727% 10/21/26 µ   120,000    119,032 
         23,157,372 
Basic Industry — 0.09%          
BHP Billiton Finance USA          
5.25% 9/8/30   495,000    483,804 
Sherwin-Williams 2.90% 3/15/52   1,650,000    956,081 
         1,439,885 
Brokerage — 0.11%          
Jefferies Financial Group          
2.625% 10/15/31   2,195,000    1,669,990 
5.875% 7/21/28   200,000    195,848 
         1,865,838 
Communication Services — 2.75%          
Altice France Holding 144A          
10.50% 5/15/27 #   6,387,000    3,992,298 
CCO Holdings 144A 4.50% 8/15/30 #   8,000,000    6,576,945 
Connect Finco 144A 6.75% 10/1/26 #   7,000,000    6,537,634 
Consolidated Communications          
144A 5.00% 10/1/28 #   2,500,000    1,859,675 
144A 6.50% 10/1/28 #   2,500,000    1,959,375 
Directv Financing 144A 5.875% 8/15/27 #   7,420,000    6,570,038 
Frontier Communications Holdings          
5.875% 11/1/29   7,927,781    5,798,793 
144A 6.00% 1/15/30 #   461,000    337,808 
Gray Escrow II 144A 5.375% 11/15/31 #   4,780,000    3,134,376 
Gray Television 144A 4.75% 10/15/30 #   4,830,000    3,205,796 
Sirius XM Radio 144A 4.125% 7/1/30 #   8,155,000    6,538,434 
         46,511,172 
Communications — 0.36%          
AT&T 3.50% 9/15/53   3,130,000    1,935,585 
Cellnex Finance 144A 3.875% 7/7/41 #   355,000    246,278 
Charter Communications Operating 3.85% 4/1/61   1,790,000    1,001,558 
Comcast          
4.55% 1/15/29   295,000    283,372 
4.80% 5/15/33   240,000    225,252 
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Consolidated schedules of investments

Delaware Ivy Asset Strategy Fund

   Principal
amount°
   Value (US $) 
Corporate Bonds (continued)          
Communications (continued)          
Crown Castle          
1.05% 7/15/26   560,000   $491,741 
2.10% 4/1/31   1,525,000    1,164,611 
Discovery Communications          
4.00% 9/15/55   400,000    240,296 
T-Mobile USA 5.75% 1/15/34   230,000    224,456 
Verizon Communications 2.875% 11/20/50   375,000    216,970 
         6,030,119 
Consumer Cyclical — 0.19%          
Amazon.com 2.50% 6/3/50   1,322,000    775,321 
Aptiv 3.10% 12/1/51   1,435,000    821,500 
Mercedes-Benz Finance North America          
144A 5.05% 8/3/33 #   225,000    213,400 
144A 5.10% 8/3/28 #   535,000    524,342 
VICI Properties 4.95% 2/15/30   945,000    865,873 
         3,200,436 
Consumer Discretionary — 2.10%          
Bath & Body Works 6.875% 11/1/35   7,245,000    6,478,720 
Carnival 144A 7.625% 3/1/26 #   7,735,000    7,529,783 
Ford Motor 6.10% 8/19/32   7,000,000    6,600,599 
Light & Wonder International 144A 7.25% 11/15/29 #   1,610,000    1,579,571 
Royal Caribbean Cruises 144A 5.50% 4/1/28 #   7,565,000    6,943,435 
Staples 144A 7.50% 4/15/26 #   7,809,000    6,433,938 
         35,566,046 
Consumer Non-Cyclical — 0.45%          
Amgen          
5.15% 3/2/28   285,000    280,400 
5.25% 3/2/33   2,043,000    1,953,928 
CVS Health          
2.70% 8/21/40   1,565,000    987,752 
5.25% 1/30/31   220,000    211,496 
Gilead Sciences 5.55% 10/15/53   360,000    346,385 
HCA          
3.50% 7/15/51   329,000    205,734 
5.20% 6/1/28   170,000    164,387 
JBS USA Lux 3.625% 1/15/32   2,000,000    1,594,141 
JBS USA LUX 3.00% 2/2/29   558,000    468,702 
Pfizer Investment Enterprises          
4.75% 5/19/33   545,000    515,395 
5.11% 5/19/43   380,000    349,199 
5.30% 5/19/53   315,000    292,916 
Zoetis 5.40% 11/14/25   165,000    164,337 
         7,534,772 
Electric — 0.42%          
AEP Texas 5.40% 6/1/33   185,000    176,737 
Appalachian Power 4.50% 8/1/32   1,375,000    1,231,844 
Berkshire Hathaway Energy 2.85% 5/15/51   1,725,000    996,504 
Duke Energy Carolinas 4.95% 1/15/33   385,000    366,185 
Exelon 5.30% 3/15/33   245,000    233,871 
National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance 5.80% 1/15/33   80,000    79,972 
NextEra Energy Capital Holdings          
3.00% 1/15/52   425,000    251,433 
5.749% 9/1/25   170,000    169,578 
NRG Energy          
144A 2.00% 12/2/25 #   3,470,000    3,141,805 
144A 2.45% 12/2/27 #   390,000    330,928 
Vistra Operations 144A 6.95% 10/15/33 #   175,000    171,848 
         7,150,705 
Energy — 3.23%          
BP Capital Markets America          
2.721% 1/12/32   530,000    430,379 
2.939% 6/4/51   1,255,000    767,596 
Cheniere Energy Partners 4.50% 10/1/29   570,000    516,758 
Diamondback Energy          
3.125% 3/24/31   195,000    162,565 
4.25% 3/15/52   510,000    362,722 
Energy Transfer          
6.75% 5/15/25 µ, ψ   5,879,000    5,455,151 
7.125% 5/15/30 µ, ψ   15,000,000    12,970,065 
9.654% 10/16/23 µ, ψ   5,000,000    4,680,147 
Enterprise Products Operating 3.30% 2/15/53   1,555,000    1,013,294 
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   Principal
amount°
   Value (US $) 
Corporate Bonds (continued)          
Energy (continued)          
Enterprise Products Operating 5.35% 1/31/33   105,000   $102,737 
Hilcorp Energy I          
144A 6.00% 2/1/31 #   3,725,000    3,291,238 
144A 6.25% 4/15/32 #   3,487,000    3,104,197 
Kinder Morgan 5.20% 6/1/33   380,000    351,708 
Occidental Petroleum 6.125% 1/1/31   516,000    509,101 
ONEOK          
5.65% 11/1/28   165,000    162,924 
5.80% 11/1/30   225,000    220,399 
6.05% 9/1/33   395,000    388,293 
6.625% 9/1/53   380,000    372,548 
Targa Resources Partners 5.00% 1/15/28   1,935,000    1,842,294 
Vital Energy          
9.50% 1/15/25   8,259,000    8,333,983 
10.125% 1/15/28   9,436,000    9,628,361 
         54,666,460 
Finance Companies — 0.16%          
Air Lease 2.875% 1/15/32   1,810,000    1,412,027 
Aviation Capital Group          
144A 3.50% 11/1/27 #   1,265,000    1,118,063 
144A 6.25% 4/15/28 #   148,000    144,869 
         2,674,959 
Government Agency — 0.11%          
Petroleos Mexicanos 6.70% 2/16/32   2,595,000    1,928,669 
         1,928,669 
Healthcare — 0.01%          
Humana 5.75% 3/1/28   85,000    85,350 
         85,350 
Industrials — 0.59%          
AerCap Holdings 5.875% 10/10/79 µ   10,000,000    9,739,327 
Wesco Aircraft Holdings          
144A 8.50%          
11/15/24 #, ‡   6,543,000    261,720 
         10,001,047 
Information Technology — 0.47%          
NCR          
144A 5.00% 10/1/28 #   1,000,000    896,027 
144A 5.125% 4/15/29 #   7,705,000    6,796,532 
Workday          
3.50% 4/1/27   55,000    51,340 
3.70% 4/1/29   110,000    99,832 
Workday          
3.80% 4/1/32   110,000    94,354 
         7,938,085 
Insurance — 0.61%          
AIA Group          
144A 3.20% 9/16/40 #   1,432,000    965,347 
144A 3.375% 4/7/30 #   1,960,000    1,717,195 
American International          
Group 5.125% 3/27/33   815,000    759,039 
Aon 5.00% 9/12/32   1,605,000    1,506,077 
Athene Holding          
3.45% 5/15/52   985,000    586,810 
3.95% 5/25/51   440,000    289,193 
Berkshire Hathaway          
Finance 3.85% 3/15/52   695,000    518,867 
Marsh & McLennan 5.70% 9/15/53   975,000    943,125 
UnitedHealth Group          
4.20% 5/15/32   624,000    569,739 
4.50% 4/15/33   2,106,000    1,949,678 
5.05% 4/15/53   513,000    459,394 
         10,264,464 
Materials — 0.39%          
First Quantum Minerals          
144A 6.875% 3/1/26 #   3,000,000    2,915,627 
144A 6.875% 10/15/27 #   3,750,000    3,602,652 
         6,518,279 
Natural Gas — 0.01%          
Atmos Energy 2.85% 2/15/52   385,000    231,214 
         231,214 
Real Estate Investment Trusts — 0.05%          
American Homes 4 Rent 3.625% 4/15/32   220,000    182,191 
CIBANCO Institucion de Banca Multiple Trust
144A 4.375% 7/22/31 #
   1,000,000    748,067 
         930,258 
Technology — 0.37%          
Apple          
2.40% 8/20/50   3,122,000    1,843,400 
4.30% 5/10/33   320,000    302,263 
CDW 3.276% 12/1/28   1,035,000    893,906 
Entegris Escrow 144A 4.75% 4/15/29 #   385,000    346,467 
Oracle          
3.60% 4/1/50   665,000    430,543 
4.65% 5/6/30   170,000    159,069 
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Consolidated schedules of investments

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   Principal
amount°
   Value (US $) 
Corporate Bonds (continued)        
Technology (continued)          
Tencent Holdings 144A 3.24% 6/3/50 #   3,910,000   $2,254,280 
         6,229,928 
Transportation — 0.03%          
Burlington Northern Santa Fe 2.875% 6/15/52   330,000    203,485 
ERAC USA Finance 144A 4.90% 5/1/33 #   255,000    240,323 
         443,808 
Total Corporate Bonds
(cost $254,316,107)
        234,368,866 
           
Municipal Bonds — 0.08%          
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico (Restructured)          
Series A-1 3.045% 7/1/24 •, ^   30,657    29,621 
Series A-1 4.00% 7/1/35   137,232    119,585 
Series A-1 4.00% 7/1/37   145,770    122,734 
GDB Debt Recovery Authority of Puerto Rico Revenue 7.50% 8/20/40   1,364,142    1,104,955 
Total Municipal Bonds
(cost $1,608,160)
        1,376,895 
           
Non-Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 0.36%          
COLT Mortgage Loan Trust          
Series 2021-3 B1 144A 3.059% 9/27/66 #, •   2,000,000    1,031,053 
CSMC Trust          
Series 2020-NQM1 B1 144A 4.462% 5/25/65 #, •   4,968,250    4,040,829 
Verus Securitization Trust          
Series 2019-INV2 B1 144A 4.452% 7/25/59 #, •   1,097,000    971,348 
Total Non-Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations
(cost $8,273,743)
        6,043,230 
           
Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — 1.07%          
BANK          
Series 2020-BN25 A5 2.649% 1/15/63   2,163,000    1,780,004 
Series 2022-BNK41 A4 3.916% 4/15/65 •   2,000,000    1,717,090 
BBCMS Mortgage Trust          
Series 2020-C7 A5 2.037% 4/15/53   1,250,000    989,535 
Benchmark Mortgage Trust          
Series 2018-B1 A5 3.666% 1/15/51 •   2,000,000    1,811,586 
Series 2020-B20 A5 2.034% 10/15/53   2,000,000    1,489,527 
Series 2021-B24 A5 2.584% 3/15/54   2,250,000    1,748,838 
Series 2021-B25 A5 2.577% 4/15/54   4,000,000    3,045,958 
Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Trust
Series 2020-555 A 144A 2.647% 12/10/41 #
   2,000,000    1,571,930 
Grace Trust
Series 2020-GRCE A 144A 2.347% 12/10/40 #
   2,225,000    1,696,003 
GS Mortgage Securities Trust
Series 2020-GC47 A5 2.377% 5/12/53
   2,813,000    2,258,305 
Total Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities
(cost $20,133,407)
        18,108,776 
           
Loan Agreements — 2.35%          
Advantage Sales & Marketing Tranche B-1 9.943% - 10.038% (SOFR03M + 4.76%) 10/28/27 •   3,010,058    2,906,963 
Jones DesLauriers Insurance Management 1st Lien 9.615% (SOFR03M + 4.25%) 3/15/30 •   12,000,000    12,075,060 
MLN US HoldCo 1st Lien 12.11% (SOFR03M + 6.80%) 10/18/27 •   7,567,274    2,175,591 
PetSmart 9.166% (SOFR01M + 3.85%) 2/11/28 •   6,762,707    6,753,550 
White Cap Buyer 9.066% (SOFR01M + 3.75%) 10/19/27 •   15,827,918    15,818,928 
Total Loan Agreements
(cost $43,921,772)
        39,730,092 
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   Principal
amount°
   Value (US $) 
Sovereign Bonds — 0.14%Δ          
United Kingdom — 0.14%          
United Kingdom Gilt 4.50% 6/7/28  GBP 1,930,000   $2,355,928 
         2,355,928 
Total Sovereign Bonds
(cost $2,379,408)
        2,355,928 
           
US Treasury Obligations — 1.72%          
US Treasury Bonds          
2.75% 8/15/47   540,000    377,103 
3.625% 5/15/53   200,000    165,641 
US Treasury Floating Rate Note          
5.528% (USBMMY3M + 0.13%) 7/31/25 •   10,985,000    10,976,100 
US Treasury Floating Rate Notes          
5.572% (USBMMY3M + 0.17%) 4/30/25 •   9,675,000    9,679,867 
US Treasury Notes          
3.375% 5/15/33   2,515,000    2,281,184 
3.875% 6/30/30   2,245,000    2,131,172 
3.875% 7/31/30   1,240,000    1,194,663 
3.875% 8/15/33   505,000    477,225 
4.00% 6/30/28   900,000    876,076 
4.125% 8/31/30   320,000    310,650 
4.125% 11/15/32   250,000    241,152 
4.50% 9/30/28   310,000    310,218 
Total US Treasury Obligations
(cost $29,426,609)
        29,021,051 
           
   Number of
shares
      
Common Stocks — 67.12%          
Communication Services — 6.41%          
Alphabet Class A †   265,679    34,766,754 
Deutsche Telekom   1,009,314    21,201,088 
Netflix †   30,391    11,475,641 
New Cotai =, †   1,819,823    1,377,759 
Pinterest Class A †   887,158    23,979,881 
Tencent Holdings   399,900    15,636,593 
         108,437,716 
Consumer Discretionary — 7.47%          
Amazon.com †   307,698    39,114,570 
Aptiv †   181,568    17,900,789 
Darden Restaurants   120,993    17,328,618 
Ferrari   60,714    17,953,909 
H World Group ADR †   361,528    14,255,049 
LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton   23,671    17,928,744 
Media Group Holdings Series H <<, =   640,301    0 
Media Group Holdings Series T <<, =   80,253    0 
Studio City International Holdings ADR †   352,311    1,772,124 
         126,253,803 
Consumer Staples — 5.32%          
Asahi Group Holdings   384,500    14,382,729 
Casey’s General Stores   49,511    13,443,227 
China Mengniu Dairy †   5,611,687    18,810,845 
Procter & Gamble   152,220    22,202,809 
Reckitt Benckiser Group   298,465    21,099,265 
         89,938,875 
Energy — 4.64%          
Canadian Natural          
Resources   475,952    30,779,816 
ConocoPhillips   225,966    27,070,727 
Shell   325,496    10,497,705 
TotalEnergies   153,072    10,083,962 
         78,432,210 
Financials — 9.89%          
Banco do Brasil   1,269,296    11,931,491 
BNP Paribas   324,937    20,760,101 
ICICI Bank   1,171,803    13,432,352 
Intercontinental Exchange   124,079    13,651,171 
Mastercard Class A   77,627    30,733,305 
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group   2,557,300    21,707,274 
Morgan Stanley   187,852    15,341,873 
ORIX   664,103    12,411,936 
Prudential   1,254,863    13,608,047 
State Bank of India   1,875,401    13,517,634 
         167,095,184 
Healthcare — 9.47%          
Abbott Laboratories   113,302    10,973,299 
AstraZeneca   142,783    19,340,743 
Biogen †   44,002    11,308,954 
Danaher   58,232    14,447,359 
Eli Lilly & Co.   41,563    22,324,734 
Genmab †   56,709    20,161,199 
Thermo Fisher Scientific   27,810    14,076,588 
UnitedHealth Group   47,502    23,950,033 
Vertex Pharmaceuticals †   67,500    23,472,450 
         160,055,359 
Industrials — 7.37%          
Airbus   190,524    25,577,772 
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Consolidated schedules of investments

Delaware Ivy Asset Strategy Fund

   Number of
shares
   Value (US $) 
Common Stocks (continued)          
Industrials (continued)          
Canadian Pacific Kansas City   223,697   $16,627,609 
Howmet Aerospace   383,750    17,748,438 
Ingersoll Rand   286,888    18,280,503 
ITOCHU   376,800    13,630,760 
Thales   122,800    17,280,413 
Vinci   138,550    15,383,538 
         124,529,033 
Information Technology — 14.05%          
Apple   194,313    33,268,329 
Intuit   50,688    25,898,527 
KLA   35,342    16,209,962 
Microchip Technology   208,304    16,258,127 
Microsoft   150,612    47,555,739 
NVIDIA   46,243    20,115,242 
Salesforce †   93,637    18,987,711 
Seagate Technology Holdings   312,352    20,599,614 
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing   1,238,550    20,196,099 
VeriSign †   91,027    18,435,698 
         237,525,048 
Materials — 0.71%          
Mondi   721,161    12,076,470 
         12,076,470 
Utilities — 1.79%          
NTPC   5,736,886    16,963,766 
RWE   355,800    13,222,360 
         30,186,126 
Total Common Stocks
(cost $1,536,588,754)
        1,134,529,824 
           
Preferred Stock — 0.82%          
Petroleo Brasileiro 11.20% ω   2,026,983    13,904,243 
Total Preferred Stock
(cost $12,309,440)
        13,904,243 
           
Exchange-Traded Funds — 3.38%          
iShares 0-5 Year High Yield Corporate Bond ETF   696,000    28,556,880 
Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF   399,772    28,559,712 
Total Exchange-Traded Funds
(cost $59,316,312)
        57,116,592 
           
    Troy
Ounces
    Value (US $) 
Bullion — 4.05%          
Gold   37,041   $68,457,489 
Total Bullion
(cost $43,311,953)
        68,457,489 
           
    Number of
shares
      
Short-Term Investments — 0.26%          
Money Market Mutual Funds — 0.26%          
BlackRock Liquidity FedFund – Institutional Shares (seven-day effective yield 5.24%)   1,094,872    1,094,872 
Fidelity Investments Money Market Government Portfolio – Class I (seven-day effective yield 5.23%)   1,094,872    1,094,872 
Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund – Institutional Shares (seven-day effective yield 5.37%)   1,094,872    1,094,872 
Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds Government Portfolio – Institutional Class (seven-day effective yield 5.27%)   1,094,872    1,094,872 
Total Short-Term Investments
(cost $4,379,488)
        4,379,488 
Total Value of Securities—99.31%
(cost $2,089,839,026)
       $1,678,524,355 
° Principal amount shown is stated in USD unless noted that the security is denominated in another currency.
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.
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Variable rate investment. Rates reset periodically. Rate shown reflects the rate in effect at September 30, 2023. 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.
= 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.”
# Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. At September 30, 2023, the aggregate value of Rule 144A securities was $107,858,709, which represents 6.38% of the Fund’s net assets. See Note 11 in “Notes to financial statements.”
µ Fixed to variable rate investment. The rate shown reflects the fixed rate in effect at September 30, 2023. Rate will reset at a future date.
Non-income producing security. Security is currently in default.
ψ Perpetual security. Maturity date represents next call date.
^ Zero-coupon security. The rate shown is the effective yield at the time of purchase.
Δ Securities have been classified by country of risk.
Non-income producing security.
<<  Affiliated company. See Note 2 in “Notes to financial statements.”
ω Perpetual security with no stated maturity date.

The following forward foreign currency exchange contracts and futures contracts were outstanding at September 30, 2023:1

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

Counterparty  Currency to
Receive (Deliver)
   In Exchange For   Settlement
Date
  Unrealized
Appreciation
 
JPMCB  GBP (2,000,000)   USD2,460,520   11/17/23  $19,625 

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
 
302 US Treasury 5 yr Notes   $31,818,533   $32,124,989   12/29/23  $   $(306,456)  $47,187 
  US Treasury 10 yr                            
35 Notes   3,782,188    3,852,276   12/19/23       (70,088)   7,109 
  US Treasury 10 yr Ultra                            
(36) Notes   (4,016,250)   (4,131,753)  12/19/23   115,503        (8,437)
Total Futures Contracts      $31,845,512      $115,503   $(376,544)  $45,859 

The use of forward foreign currency exchange contracts and futures contracts involves elements of market risk and risks in excess of the amounts disclosed in the financial statements. The forward foreign currency exchange contracts and notional amounts presented above represent the Fund’s total exposure in such contracts, whereas only the net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) and variation margin are reflected in the Fund’s net assets.

1 See Note 8 in “Notes to financial statements.”
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Consolidated schedules of investments

Delaware Ivy Asset Strategy Fund

Summary of abbreviations:

ADR – American Depositary Receipt

ETF – Exchange-Traded Fund

GNMA – Government National Mortgage Association

GS – Goldman Sachs

JPMCB – JPMorgan Chase Bank

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

USBMMY3M – US Treasury 3 Month Bill Money Market Yield

yr – Year

Summary of currencies:

GBP – British Pound Sterling

USD – US Dollar

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Ivy Balanced FundSeptember 30, 2023 (Unaudited)
   Principal
amount°
   Value (US $) 
Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 0.98%          
Fannie Mae REMICs          
Series 2016-36 VB 3.50% 6/25/29   3,425,334   $3,252,671 
Series 2016-71 NB 3.00% 10/25/46   4,632,244    4,063,047 
Freddie Mac REMICs          
Series 4616 HW 3.00% 6/15/45   2,765,821    2,512,581 
Freddie Mac Structured Agency Credit Risk REMIC Trust          
Series 2021-HQA2 M2 144A 7.365% (SOFR + 2.05%) 12/25/33 #, •   4,518,000    4,388,108 
Total Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations
(cost $15,546,440)
        14,216,407 
           
Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities — 10.06%          
Fannie Mae S.F. 15 yr          
2.00% 3/1/37   2,491,000    2,149,570 
2.50% 8/1/36   2,494,156    2,198,074 
Fannie Mae S.F. 20 yr          
2.00% 5/1/41   2,185,055    1,760,197 
Fannie Mae S.F. 30 yr          
2.00% 3/1/51   1,993,200    1,523,339 
2.50% 8/1/50   1,812,719    1,463,456 
2.50% 1/1/52   4,237,778    3,369,439 
2.50% 4/1/52   1,308,665    1,044,268 
3.00% 12/1/51   3,428,260    2,860,491 
3.50% 1/1/48   644,280    565,320 
3.50% 7/1/50   3,801,980    3,343,708 
3.50% 8/1/50   561,655    491,723 
3.50% 8/1/51   4,199,643    3,623,998 
3.50% 6/1/52   5,132,422    4,472,253 
4.00% 6/1/52   2,934,857    2,615,425 
4.50% 5/1/49   1,749,129    1,628,641 
4.50% 1/1/50   2,054,061    1,940,410 
4.50% 10/1/52   5,366,570    4,929,566 
4.50% 2/1/53   8,289,751    7,615,060 
5.00% 6/1/52   2,973,517    2,808,410 
5.00% 9/1/52   6,255,556    5,907,233 
5.50% 10/1/52   8,635,123    8,378,185 
5.50% 11/1/52   1,791,186    1,737,237 
5.50% 3/1/53   5,069,178    4,900,708 
6.00% 6/1/53   2,512,743    2,480,623 
6.50% 10/1/28   7,875    7,947 
6.50% 2/1/29   1,169    1,176 
6.50% 2/1/32   10,243    10,540 
6.50% 9/1/32   9,172    9,286 
7.00% 11/1/31   12,078    12,089 
Fannie Mae S.F. 30 yr          
7.00% 2/1/32   9,579    9,642 
7.00% 3/1/32   4,576    4,699 
7.00% 7/1/32   6,165    6,208 
Freddie Mac S.F. 20 yr          
2.00% 3/1/41   7,889,774    6,370,978 
2.50% 2/1/42   3,292,038    2,710,687 
3.00% 3/1/37   2,130,166    1,900,403 
Freddie Mac S.F. 30 yr          
2.00% 3/1/52   1,956,938    1,490,410 
2.50% 12/1/51   1,698,736    1,362,462 
2.50% 1/1/52   10,992,945    8,787,600 
3.00% 8/1/51   334,159    278,152 
3.00% 1/1/52   18,862,744    15,627,557 
3.50% 6/1/47   3,429,451    3,002,818 
3.50% 4/1/52   3,072,343    2,656,154 
4.00% 8/1/52   6,594,839    5,890,448 
4.00% 9/1/52   2,406,708    2,144,285 
4.50% 9/1/52   3,654,001    3,358,185 
4.50% 10/1/52   3,159,350    2,902,000 
5.00% 7/1/52   2,562,860    2,420,551 
5.50% 9/1/52   2,014,827    1,954,057 
5.50% 11/1/52   967,334    938,226 
5.50% 2/1/53   1,904,862    1,846,449 
5.50% 3/1/53   2,059,157    1,999,578 
5.50% 9/1/53   2,040,636    1,977,615 
6.50% 12/1/31   12,631    12,719 
6.50% 1/1/32   9,189    9,410 
GNMA I S.F. 30 yr 6.50% 8/15/28   5,020    5,053 
GNMA II S.F. 30 yr          
3.00% 12/20/51   1,629,124    1,383,149 
5.00% 9/20/52   1,563,906    1,484,050 
Total Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities
(cost $160,683,025)
        146,381,917 
           
Corporate Bonds — 9.34%          
Banking — 2.36%          
Banco Santander 5.588% 8/8/28   600,000    587,249 
Bank of America          
2.482% 9/21/36 µ   1,370,000    997,842 
2.972% 2/4/33 µ   750,000    591,699 
5.819% 9/15/29 µ   275,000    271,739 
5.872% 9/15/34 µ   300,000    292,111 
6.204% 11/10/28 µ   2,555,000    2,567,490 
Bank of New York Mellon          
4.70% 9/20/25 µ, ψ   1,475,000    1,423,464 
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Schedules of investments

Delaware Ivy Balanced Fund

   Principal
amount°
   Value (US $) 
Corporate Bonds (continued)          
Banking (continued)          
Barclays          
6.224% 5/9/34 µ   615,000   $583,008 
7.385% 11/2/28 µ   443,000    454,715 
Citigroup          
5.61% 9/29/26 µ   335,000    331,664 
6.174% 5/25/34 µ   353,000    337,577 
Citizens Bank 6.064% 10/24/25 µ   2,585,000    2,495,184 
Credit Agricole          
144A 5.301% 7/12/28 #   435,000    426,767 
144A 5.514% 7/5/33 #   1,105,000    1,064,779 
Credit Suisse 7.95% 1/9/25   2,020,000    2,056,483 
Deutsche Bank          
3.729% 1/14/32 µ   718,000    534,869 
3.742% 1/7/33 µ   351,000    252,082 
6.72% 1/18/29 µ   1,483,000    1,474,982 
7.146% 7/13/27 µ   420,000    423,002 
Fifth Third Bancorp 6.361% 10/27/28 µ   170,000    168,585 
Fifth Third Bank 5.852% 10/27/25 µ   1,430,000    1,407,310 
Goldman Sachs Group          
1.542% 9/10/27 µ   205,000    179,564 
3.102% 2/24/33 µ   485,000    388,015 
HSBC Holdings 5.887% 8/14/27 µ   265,000    261,871 
Huntington Bancshares 6.208% 8/21/29 µ   645,000    631,331 
Huntington National Bank          
4.552% 5/17/28 µ   250,000    233,920 
5.65% 1/10/30   430,000    405,524 
ING Groep 6.083% 9/11/27 µ   305,000    303,802 
JPMorgan Chase & Co.          
1.953% 2/4/32 µ   605,000    459,113 
5.00% 8/1/24 µ, ψ   2,476,000    2,394,774 
5.35% 6/1/34 µ   410,000    389,033 
KeyBank          
5.00% 1/26/33   500,000    421,276 
5.85% 11/15/27   479,000    455,807 
KeyCorp 4.789% 6/1/33 µ   143,000    119,283 
Morgan Stanley          
2.484% 9/16/36 µ   790,000    574,428 
5.25% 4/21/34 µ   193,000    179,318 
5.424% 7/21/34 µ   730,000    688,918 
6.138% 10/16/26 µ   1,085,000    1,086,327 
6.296% 10/18/28 µ   728,000    733,847 
6.342% 10/18/33 µ   365,000    367,274 
PNC Financial Services Group 5.671% 10/28/25 µ   1,720,000    1,707,300 
Popular 7.25% 3/13/28   375,000    374,301 
SVB Financial Group 4.57% 4/29/33 ‡   1,413,000    893,731 
Truist Financial 6.123% 10/28/33 µ   386,000    371,489 
US Bancorp          
3.10% 4/27/26   1,320,000    1,227,207 
4.653% 2/1/29 µ   508,000    475,591 
4.839% 2/1/34 µ   365,000    321,607 
         34,387,252 
Basic Industry — 0.16%          
BHP Billiton Finance USA 5.25% 9/8/30   580,000    566,882 
Celanese US Holdings 6.05% 3/15/25   545,000    543,182 
Sherwin-Williams 3.30% 5/15/50   1,775,000    1,131,672 
         2,241,736 
Brokerage — 0.11%          
Jefferies Financial Group 5.875% 7/21/28   1,557,000    1,524,675 
         1,524,675 
Capital Goods — 0.22%          
Standard Industries 144A 4.375% 7/15/30 #   883,000    732,223 
Waste Management 3.15% 11/15/27   2,660,000    2,450,551 
         3,182,774 
Communications — 1.03%          
AT&T 3.50% 9/15/53   2,550,000    1,576,915 
CCO Holdings 144A 4.25% 1/15/34 #   1,730,000    1,275,577 
Charter Communications Operating 3.85% 4/1/61   2,635,000    1,474,360 
Comcast          
3.45% 2/1/50   4,325,000    2,927,195 
4.80% 5/15/33   300,000    281,565 
Crown Castle          
1.05% 7/15/26   735,000    645,410 
2.10% 4/1/31   1,965,000    1,500,630 
Frontier Communications Holdings 144A 5.00% 5/1/28 #   475,000    406,157 
T-Mobile USA          
3.875% 4/15/30   4,425,000    3,922,094 
5.75% 1/15/34   270,000    263,492 
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amount°
   Value (US $) 
Corporate Bonds (continued)          
Communications (continued)          
Verizon Communications 2.875% 11/20/50   480,000   $277,722 
Warnermedia Holdings 5.141% 3/15/52   635,000    472,209 
         15,023,326 
Consumer Cyclical — 0.26%          
Amazon.com 2.50% 6/3/50   750,000    439,857 
Carnival 144A 4.00% 8/1/28 #   455,000    394,893 
Ford Motor Credit 6.95% 6/10/26   200,000    199,972 
Mercedes-Benz Finance North America          
144A 5.05% 8/3/33 #   265,000    251,338 
144A 5.10% 8/3/28 #   640,000    627,250 
VICI Properties 4.95% 2/15/30   2,075,000    1,901,255 
         3,814,565 
Consumer Non-Cyclical — 0.70%          
Amgen          
5.15% 3/2/28   1,930,000    1,898,853 
5.25% 3/2/30   320,000    312,762 
5.25% 3/2/33   2,408,000    2,303,014 
Gilead Sciences 5.55% 10/15/53   420,000    404,116 
HCA          
3.50% 7/15/51   400,000    250,133 
5.20% 6/1/28   209,000    202,099 
JBS USA LUX 3.00% 2/2/29   793,000    666,094 
Merck & Co. 2.75% 12/10/51   3,750,000    2,267,894 
Pfizer Investment Enterprises          
4.75% 5/19/33   665,000    628,876 
5.11% 5/19/43   460,000    422,715 
5.30% 5/19/53   385,000    358,008 
Royalty Pharma 3.55% 9/2/50   444,000    271,785 
Zoetis 5.40% 11/14/25   215,000    214,136 
         10,200,485 
Electric — 1.02%          
AEP Texas 5.40% 6/1/33   220,000    209,997 
Ameren Illinois 3.25% 3/15/50   2,000,000    1,317,977 
Appalachian Power 4.50% 8/1/32   1,775,000    1,590,199 
Berkshire Hathaway Energy 4.60% 5/1/53   3,000,000    2,347,011 
Commonwealth Edison 2.20% 3/1/30   2,070,000    1,689,722 
Duke Energy Carolinas 4.95% 1/15/33   1,345,000    1,279,270 
Entergy          
2.80% 6/15/30   1,765,000    1,465,899 
3.75% 6/15/50   700,000    464,748 
Florida Power & Light 3.15% 10/1/49   2,575,000    1,681,849 
National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance 5.80% 1/15/33   95,000    94,967 
NextEra Energy Capital Holdings          
3.00% 1/15/52   635,000    375,670 
5.749% 9/1/25   200,000    199,504 
Oglethorpe Power 5.05% 10/1/48   1,584,000    1,299,540 
Southern California Edison 4.125% 3/1/48   897,000    665,742 
Vistra Operations 144A 6.95% 10/15/33 #   205,000    201,308 
         14,883,403 
Energy — 0.76%          
BP Capital Markets America          
2.721% 1/12/32   760,000    617,148 
4.812% 2/13/33   305,000    285,641 
Cheniere Energy Partners 4.50% 10/1/29   680,000    616,483 
Diamondback Energy 4.25% 3/15/52   731,000    519,902 
Energy Transfer          
6.25% 4/15/49   860,000    790,415 
6.50% 11/15/26 µ, ψ   950,000    875,283 
Enterprise Products Operating          
3.30% 2/15/53   1,195,000    778,705 
5.35% 1/31/33   1,975,000    1,932,434 
Kinder Morgan 5.20% 6/1/33   460,000    425,751 
Occidental Petroleum 6.125% 1/1/31   620,000    611,711 
ONEOK          
5.65% 11/1/28   195,000    192,546 
5.80% 11/1/30   265,000    259,581 
6.05% 9/1/33   470,000    462,019 
6.625% 9/1/53   450,000    441,176 
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Schedules of investments

Delaware Ivy Balanced Fund

   Principal
amount°
   Value (US $) 
Corporate Bonds (continued)          
Energy (continued)          
Targa Resources Partners 5.00% 1/15/28   2,335,000   $2,223,130 
         11,031,925 
Finance Companies — 0.51%          
AerCap Ireland Capital DAC          
3.40% 10/29/33   250,000    193,508 
6.50% 7/15/25   2,605,000    2,608,871 
Air Lease 2.875% 1/15/32   1,560,000    1,216,996 
American Tower Trust #1 144A 3.652% 3/15/48 #   2,000,000    1,829,116 
Aviation Capital Group          
144A 3.50% 11/1/27 #   1,635,000    1,445,086 
144A 6.25% 4/15/28 #   182,000    178,149 
         7,471,726 
Insurance — 0.96%          
American International Group 5.125% 3/27/33   1,000,000    931,335 
Aon 5.00% 9/12/32   2,080,000    1,951,801 
Athene Holding          
3.45% 5/15/52   1,275,000    759,577 
3.95% 5/25/51   565,000    371,350 
Berkshire Hathaway Finance 3.85% 3/15/52   2,885,000    2,153,858 
Marsh & McLennan 5.70% 9/15/53   610,000    590,058 
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance 144A
3.85% 9/30/47 #
   5,000,000    3,554,660 
UnitedHealth Group          
4.20% 5/15/32   768,000    701,217 
4.50% 4/15/33   2,594,000    2,401,456 
5.05% 4/15/53   631,000    565,063 
         13,980,375 
Natural Gas — 0.02%          
Atmos Energy 2.85% 2/15/52   495,000    297,275 
         297,275 
Real Estate Investment Trusts — 0.25%          
American Homes 4 Rent 3.625% 4/15/32   310,000    256,724 
Extra Space Storage 2.35% 3/15/32   4,400,000    3,329,495 
         3,586,219 
Technology — 0.75%          
Apple          
4.30% 5/10/33   390,000    368,383 
4.85% 5/10/53   430,000    394,223 
Autodesk          
2.40% 12/15/31   605,000    477,249 
2.85% 1/15/30   2,305,000    1,955,290 
CDW 3.276% 12/1/28   325,000    280,695 
CoStar Group 144A 2.80% 7/15/30 #   2,650,000    2,137,434 
Entegris Escrow 144A 4.75% 4/15/29 #   535,000    481,454 
Oracle          
3.60% 4/1/50   1,426,000    923,240 
4.65% 5/6/30   205,000    191,818 
TSMC Global 144A 1.75% 4/23/28 #   4,400,000    3,752,578 
         10,962,364 
Transportation — 0.23%          
Burlington Northern Santa Fe 2.875% 6/15/52   455,000    280,563 
Delta Air Lines 144A 7.00% 5/1/25 #   2,480,000    2,507,784 
ERAC USA Finance          
144A 4.90% 5/1/33 #   310,000    292,157 
144A 5.40% 5/1/53 #   195,000    180,348 
         3,260,852 
Total Corporate Bonds
(cost $153,753,590)
        135,848,952 
           
Non-Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 0.12%          
Connecticut Avenue Securities Trust
Series 2022-R01 1M2 144A 7.215% (SOFR + 1.90%) 12/25/41 #, •
   1,750,000    1,717,188 
Total Non-Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations
(cost $1,709,381)
        1,717,188 
           
Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — 2.85%          
BANK          
Series 2021-BN32 A5 2.643% 4/15/54   7,060,000    5,669,303 
Series 2021-BN36 A5 2.47% 9/15/64   10,096,000    7,884,158 
Series 2022-BNK39 B 3.348% 2/15/55 •   588,000    420,943 
Series 2022-BNK39 C 3.379% 2/15/55 •   432,000    279,136 
Series 2022-BNK40 A4 3.507% 3/15/64 •   8,150,000    6,798,817 
Series 2022-BNK40 B 3.507% 3/15/64 •   1,000,000    733,108 
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   Principal
amount°
   Value (US $) 
Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (continued)
Benchmark Mortgage Trust          
Series 2022-B32 A5 3.002% 1/15/55 •   9,000,000   $6,927,732 
Series 2022-B32 B 3.202% 1/15/55 •   975,000    671,675 
Series 2022-B32 C 3.572% 1/15/55 •   1,196,000    776,684 
Series 2022-B33 A5 3.458% 3/15/55   8,100,000    6,829,064 
Series 2022-B33 B 3.735% 3/15/55 •   500,000    361,197 
Series 2022-B33 C 3.735% 3/15/55 •   500,000    329,124 
BMO Mortgage Trust          
Series 2022-C1 A5 3.374% 2/15/55 •   4,500,000    3,748,419 
Total Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage- Backed Securities
(cost $52,944,745)
        41,429,360 
           
Sovereign Bonds — 0.38%Δ          
United Kingdom — 0.38%          
United Kingdom Gilt 4.50% 6/7/28  GBP4,500,000    5,493,096 
Total Sovereign Bonds
(cost $5,547,842)
        5,493,096 
           
US Treasury Obligations — 9.41%          
US Treasury Bonds          
1.75% 8/15/41   8,370,000    5,215,883 
3.625% 2/15/53   6,350,000    5,253,137 
3.625% 5/15/53   2,915,000    2,414,212 
3.875% 2/15/43   15,250,000    13,274,649 
4.125% 8/15/53   635,000    576,560 
4.375% 2/15/38   1,770,000    1,716,554 
US Treasury Notes          
2.75% 11/15/23   12,583,000    12,541,802 
3.375% 5/15/33   19,585,000    17,764,208 
3.50% 1/31/30   8,110,000    7,602,808 
3.875% 6/30/30   12,475,000    11,842,479 
3.875% 7/31/30   6,040,000    5,819,162 
3.875% 8/15/33   6,395,000    6,043,275 
4.00% 6/30/28   11,310,000    11,009,358 
4.125% 6/15/26   14,160,000    13,898,925 
4.125% 8/31/30   385,000    373,751 
4.375% 8/31/28   13,930,000    13,792,877 
4.50% 9/30/28   7,765,000    7,770,460 
Total US Treasury Obligations
(cost $145,251,062)
        136,910,100 
           
Common Stocks — 62.44%          
Communication Services — 4.38%          
Alphabet Class A †   213,035   $27,877,760 
Alphabet Class C †   143,219    18,883,425 
Take-Two Interactive Software †   120,740    16,950,689 
         63,711,874 
Consumer Discretionary — 5.19%          
Amazon.com †   292,924    37,236,499 
Aptiv †   200,084    19,726,281 
AutoZone †   7,307    18,559,707 
         75,522,487 
Consumer Staples — 2.65%          
Costco Wholesale   44,897    25,365,009 
Procter & Gamble   90,453    13,193,475 
         38,558,484 
Energy — 1.86%          
ConocoPhillips   147,012    17,612,038 
Schlumberger   161,907    9,439,178 
         27,051,216 
Financials — 11.90%          
Allstate   61,998    6,907,197 
American Express   80,113    11,952,059 
Aon Class A   55,947    18,139,136 
Blackstone   146,110    15,654,226 
Capital One Financial   89,957    8,730,327 
Discover Financial Services   101,899    8,827,510 
Fiserv †   144,452    16,317,298 
Intercontinental Exchange   134,098    14,753,462 
JPMorgan Chase & Co.   86,817    12,590,201 
KKR & Co.   246,225    15,167,460 
Mastercard Class A   44,439    17,593,845 
Morgan Stanley   184,436    15,062,888 
Progressive   81,958    11,416,749 
         173,112,358 
Healthcare — 8.03%          
Abbott Laboratories   112,465    10,892,235 
Biogen †   18,112    4,654,965 
Danaher   59,644    14,797,676 
HCA Healthcare   106,709    26,248,280 
UnitedHealth Group   93,736    47,260,754 
Vertex Pharmaceuticals †   37,383    12,999,565 
         116,853,475 
Industrials — 4.24%          
Airbus ADR   718,199    24,030,938 
Equifax   17,526    3,210,413 
Howmet Aerospace   298,060    13,785,275 
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Schedules of investments

Delaware Ivy Balanced Fund

   Number of
shares
   Value (US $) 
Common Stocks (continued)          
Industrials (continued)          
United Rentals   46,446   $20,648,498 
         61,675,124 
Information Technology — 19.28%          
Apple   207,414    35,511,351 
Applied Materials   165,778    22,951,964 
Intuit   37,685    19,254,774 
KLA   19,517    8,951,667 
Microchip Technology   236,311    18,444,074 
Microsoft   250,059    78,956,129 
NVIDIA   39,287    17,089,452 
Salesforce †   80,321    16,287,492 
Seagate Technology Holdings   175,180    11,553,121 
TE Connectivity   213,692    26,397,373 
VeriSign †   75,661    15,323,622 
Zebra Technologies Class A †   41,585    9,836,100 
         280,557,119 
Materials — 3.54%          
Crown Holdings   108,001    9,555,929 
Linde   64,495    24,014,713 
Sherwin-Williams   70,347    17,942,002 
         51,512,644 
Utilities — 1.37%          
NextEra Energy   346,986    19,878,828 
         19,878,828 
Total Common Stocks
(cost $740,854,632)
        908,433,609 
           
Exchange-Traded Funds — 3.81%          
iShares 0-5 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF   295,036    14,160,253 
iShares Latin America 40 ETF   136,080    3,478,205 
iShares MSCI China ETF   111,850    4,841,986 
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Asia ETF   89,024    5,605,841 
Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF   383,816    27,419,815 
Total Exchange-Traded Funds
(cost $58,775,702)
        55,506,100 
           
Short-Term Investments — 0.41%          
Money Market Mutual Funds — 0.41%          
BlackRock Liquidity FedFund – Institutional Shares (seven-day effective yield 5.24%)   1,490,828    1,490,828 
Fidelity Investments Money Market Government Portfolio – Class I (seven-day effective yield 5.23%)   1,490,828    1,490,828 
Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund – Institutional Shares (seven-day effective yield 5.37%)   1,490,828    1,490,828 
Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds Government Portfolio – Institutional Class (seven-day effective yield 5.27%)   1,490,828    1,490,828 
Total Short-Term Investments
(cost $5,963,312)
        5,963,312 
Total Value of Securities—99.80%
(cost $1,341,029,731)
       $1,451,900,041 
° 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 September 30, 2023, the aggregate value of Rule 144A securities was $27,844,354, which represents 1.91% of the Fund’s net assets. See Note 11 in “Notes to financial statements.”
Variable rate investment. Rates reset periodically. Rate shown reflects the rate in effect at September 30, 2023. 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 September 30, 2023. Rate will reset at a future date.
Ψ Perpetual security. Maturity date represents next call date.
Non-income producing security. Security is currently in default.
Δ Securities have been classified by country of risk.
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Non-income producing security.

The following forward foreign currency exchange contracts and futures contracts were outstanding at September 30, 2023:1

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

Counterparty  Currency to
Receive (Deliver)
   In Exchange For   Settlement
Date
  Unrealized
Depreciation
 
CITI  GBP(4,600,000)   USD5,605,560   11/17/23  $(8,499)

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
 
772 US Treasury 5 yr Notes  $81,337,441   $82,056,961   12/29/23  $   $(719,520)$   120,625 
  US Treasury 10 yr                            
(153) Notes   (16,533,562)   (16,839,176)  12/19/23   305,614        (31,077)
  US Treasury 10 yr Ultra                            
(156) Notes   (17,403,750)   (17,904,264)  12/19/23   500,514        (36,562)
  US Treasury Ultra                            
21 Bonds   2,492,438    2,676,572   12/19/23       (184,134)   7,875 
Total Futures Contracts      $49,990,093      $806,128   $(903,654)$   60,861 

The use of forward foreign currency exchange contracts and futures contracts involves elements of market risk and risks in excess of the amounts disclosed in the financial statements. The forward foreign currency exchange contracts and notional amounts presented above represent the Fund’s total exposure in such contracts, whereas only the net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) and variation margin are reflected in the Fund’s net assets.

1 See Note 8 in “Notes to financial statements.”

Summary of abbreviations:

ADR – American Depositary Receipt

CITI – Citigroup

DAC – Designated Activity Company

ETF – Exchange-Traded Fund

GNMA – Government National Mortgage Association

MSCI – Morgan Stanley Capital International

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

yr – Year

Summary of currencies:

GBP – British Pound Sterling

USD – US Dollar

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Schedules of investments

Delaware Ivy Natural Resources FundSeptember 30, 2023 (Unaudited)
   Number of
shares
   Value (US $) 
Closed-Ended Trust – 2.16%          
Sprott Physical Uranium Trust †   294,250   $5,021,693 
Total Closed-Ended Trust
(cost $3,304,206)
        5,021,693 
           
Common Stocks – 97.97%Δ          
Australia – 4.67%          
Glencore   1,888,858    10,829,295 
         10,829,295 
Brazil – 3.81%          
Wheaton Precious Metals   217,964    8,838,440 
         8,838,440 
Burkina Faso – 1.14%          
Endeavour Mining   136,987    2,650,806 
         2,650,806 
Canada – 13.92%          
ERO Copper †   299,044    5,156,349 
Hudbay Minerals   1,127,939    5,493,063 
Kinross Gold   962,188    4,387,577 
Li-Cycle Holdings †   493,081    1,750,438 
Nutrien   133,590    8,250,518 
Parex Resources   170,735    3,204,149 
Tourmaline Oil   80,796    4,065,825 
         32,307,919 
Hong Kong – 0.00%          
China Metal Recycling          
Holdings =, †   30,000,000    0 
         0 
Netherlands – 5.86%          
Shell   428,107    13,612,007 
         13,612,007 
South Africa – 2.80%          
Anglo American   234,730    6,488,258 
         6,488,258 
United Kingdom – 3.07%          
BP ADR   184,174    7,131,217 
         7,131,217 
United States – 62.70%          
Alcoa   177,526    5,158,906 
Archer-Daniels-Midland   68,448    5,162,348 
Arcosa   78,108    5,615,965 
Bunge   53,111    5,749,266 
CF Industries Holdings   137,107    11,755,554 
Chesapeake Energy   81,290    7,009,637 
Chord Energy   30,899    5,007,801 
Corteva   91,418    4,676,945 
Darling Ingredients †   98,329    5,132,774 
GrafTech International   786,751    3,013,256 
Kimbell Royalty Partners   503,452    8,055,232 
Lifezone Holdings †   98,901    1,213,515 
Louisiana-Pacific   62,937    3,478,528 
MP Materials †   187,318    3,577,774 
Net Power †   126,211    1,905,786 
Newmont   270,890    10,009,385 
NuScale Power †   303,889    1,489,056 
Occidental Petroleum   120,099    7,792,023 
Permian Resources   357,035    4,984,209 
Schlumberger   143,780    8,382,374 
Spruce Power Holding †   1,670,463    1,135,915 
Sunrun †   129,267    1,623,594 
Sylvamo   70,396    3,093,200 
Unit   131,855    7,212,468 
Valaris †   55,650    4,172,637 
Valero Energy   74,772    10,595,940 
Weyerhaeuser   278,065    8,525,473 
         145,529,561 
Total Common Stocks
(cost $260,798,218)
        227,387,503 
           
Short-Term Investments – 0.49%          
Money Market Mutual Funds – 0.49%          
BlackRock Liquidity FedFund – Institutional Shares (seven-day effective yield 5.24%)   281,648    281,648 
Fidelity Investments Money Market Government Portfolio – Class I (seven-day effective yield 5.23%)   281,648    281,648 
Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund – Institutional Shares (seven-day effective yield 5.37%)   281,648    281,648 
Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds Government Portfolio – Institutional Class (seven-day effective yield 5.27%)   281,648    281,648 
Total Short-Term Investments
(cost $1,126,592)
        1,126,592 
Total Value of Securities–100.62%
(cost $265,229,016)
       $233,535,788 
Non-income producing security.
Δ Securities have been classified by country of risk.
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= 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

Delaware Ivy Science and Technology FundSeptember 30, 2023 (Unaudited)
   Number of
shares
   Value (US $) 
Common Stocks — 99.07% t        
Communication Services — 17.36%          
Meta Platforms Class A †   648,769   $194,766,941 
Netflix †   297,486    112,330,714 
Pinterest Class A †   8,187,096    221,297,205 
Take-Two Interactive Software †   550,454    77,278,237 
T-Mobile US †   1,470,527    205,947,306 
         811,620,403 
Consumer Discretionary — 9.50%          
Amazon.com †   2,956,526    375,833,585 
Luminar Technologies †   7,068,682    32,162,503 
MercadoLibre †   28,421    36,034,418 
         444,030,506 
Financials — 0.98%          
Mastercard Class A   116,417    46,090,655 
         46,090,655 
Healthcare — 6.89%          
Danaher   108,566    26,935,225 
Intuitive Surgical †   306,382    89,552,395 
Ionis Pharmaceuticals †   1,340,222    60,792,470 
Vertex Pharmaceuticals †   255,295    88,776,283 
West Pharmaceutical Services   149,898    56,243,228 
         322,299,601 
Industrials — 2.81%          
Copart †   1,181,334    50,903,682 
WNS Holdings ADR †   1,175,498    80,474,593 
         131,378,275 
Information Technology — 61.53%          
Ambarella †   1,268,614    67,274,601 
Analog Devices   615,592    107,784,003 
Apple   1,058,225    181,178,702 
ARM Holdings ADR †   940,193    50,319,129 
ASML Holding   288,514    169,836,651 
Autodesk †   409,053    84,637,156 
Broadcom   219,399    182,228,422 
Cadence Design Systems †   614,142    143,893,471 
CDW   283,383    57,175,354 
Flex †   1,170,931    31,591,718 
Intuit   289,045    147,684,652 
Keysight Technologies †   292,683    38,724,888 
Lam Research   105,068    65,853,470 
Microchip Technology   1,459,353    113,902,502 
Micron Technology   1,247,669    84,878,922 
Microsoft   1,436,053    453,433,735 
NVIDIA   609,923    265,310,406 
ON Semiconductor †   1,454,694    135,213,807 
Seagate Technology Holdings   3,281,515    216,415,914 
Universal Display   157,228    24,683,224 
Workday Class A †   569,883    122,439,363 
Zebra Technologies Class A †   558,880    132,191,886 
         2,876,651,976 
Total Common Stocks
(cost $3,389,692,632)
        4,632,071,416 
           
Short-Term Investments — 1.11%          
Money Market Mutual Funds — 1.11%          
BlackRock Liquidity FedFund – Institutional Shares (seven- day effective yield 5.24%)   12,996,030    12,996,030 
Fidelity Investments Money Market Government Portfolio – Class I (seven-day effective yield 5.23%)   12,996,027    12,996,027 
Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund – Institutional Shares (seven- day effective yield 5.37%)   12,996,030    12,996,030 
Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds Government Portfolio – Institutional Class (seven-day effective yield          
5.27%)   12,996,030    12,996,030 
Total Short-Term Investments
(cost $51,984,117)
        51,984,117 
Total Value of Securities—100.18%
(cost $3,441,676,749)
       $4,684,055,533 
t Narrow industries are utilized for compliance purposes for concentration whereas broad sectors are used for financial reporting.
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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Delaware Real Estate Securities FundSeptember 30, 2023 (Unaudited)
   Number of
shares
   Value (US $) 
Common Stocks — 99.36%          
Real Estate Operating/Development – 1.95%          
Corp Inmobiliaria Vesta ADR   52,705   $1,732,413 
DigitalBridge Group   41,477    729,166 
         2,461,579 
REIT Healthcare – 13.06%          
Healthcare Realty Trust   114,947    1,755,241 
Healthpeak Properties   167,677    3,078,550 
Welltower   141,998    11,632,476 
         16,466,267 
REIT Hotel – 1.95%          
Ryman Hospitality Properties   18,217    1,517,112 
Xenia Hotels & Resorts   80,232    945,133 
         2,462,245 
REIT Industrial – 12.82%          
Americold Realty Trust   114,675    3,487,267 
Prologis   95,098    10,670,946 
Rexford Industrial Realty   40,480    1,997,688 
         16,155,901 
REIT Information Technology – 22.00%          
American Tower   17,411    2,863,239 
Digital Realty Trust   61,216    7,408,360 
Equinix   15,826    11,493,791 
VICI Properties   205,044    5,966,780 
         27,732,170 
REIT Manufactured Housing – 6.58%          
Equity LifeStyle Properties   63,410    4,039,851 
Sun Communities   35,901    4,248,524 
         8,288,375 
REIT Multifamily – 16.08%          
American Homes 4 Rent Class A   102,238    3,444,398 
AvalonBay Communities   32,285    5,544,626 
Boardwalk Real Estate Investment Trust   17,985    884,651 
Canadian Apartment Properties REIT   29,827    989,951 
Equity Residential   60,855    3,572,797 
InterRent Real Estate Investment Trust   79,240    728,664 
Invitation Homes   161,250    5,110,013 
         20,275,100 
REIT Office – 2.87%          
Alexandria Real Estate Equities   36,156    3,619,216 
         3,619,216 
REIT Retail – 16.43%          
Agree Realty   64,586    3,567,731 
Federal Realty Investment Trust   38,629    3,500,946 
Kite Realty Group Trust   227,782    4,879,091 
Realty Income   115,160    5,751,090 
Simon Property Group   27,911    3,015,225 
         20,714,083 
REIT Self-Storage – 5.62%          
Extra Space Storage   20,420    2,482,664 
Public Storage   17,454    4,599,478 
         7,082,142 
Total Common Stocks
(cost $86,463,022)
        125,257,078 
           
Short-Term Investments – 0.72%          
Money Market Mutual Funds – 0.72%          
BlackRock Liquidity FedFund – Institutional Shares (seven-day effective yield 5.24%)   228,366    228,366 
Fidelity Investments Money Market Government Portfolio – Class I (seven-day effective yield 5.23%)   228,367    228,367 
Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund – Institutional Shares (seven-day effective yield 5.37%)   228,367    228,367 
Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds Government Portfolio – Institutional Class (seven-day effective yield 5.27%)   228,366    228,366 
Total Short-Term Investments
(cost $913,466)
        913,466 
Total Value of Securities–100.08%
(cost $87,376,488)
       $126,170,544 

Summary of abbreviations:

ADR – American Depositary Receipt

REIT – Real Estate Investment Trust

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Statements of assets and liabilities

Ivy Funds September 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

   Delaware
Climate
Solutions Fund
   Delaware
Global
Real Estate
Fund
   Delaware Ivy
Asset Strategy
Fundf
   Delaware Ivy
Balanced
Fund
 
Assets:                    
Investments, at value*  $182,200,407   $28,692,893   $1,610,066,866   $1,451,900,041 
Investments of affiliated issuers, at value**                
Bullion at value           68,457,489     
Foreign currencies, at value       154,760    5,016,089    41,283 
Cash           1,117,215    692,544 
Cash collateral due from brokers           445,093    732,688 
Receivable for securities sold   2,626,977        4,681,685    7,996,242 
Foreign tax reclaims receivable   314,996    56,562    1,308,681    103,796 
Dividends and interest receivable   174,203    103,455    7,848,022    4,009,275 
Receivable for fund shares sold   109,037    67,302    1,617,304    1,875,689 
Prepaid expenses   5,954    78,359    86,023    99,784 
Variation margin due from broker on futures contracts           45,859    60,861 
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts           19,625     
Other assets   26,897    19,297    55,155    100,181 
Total Assets   185,458,471    29,172,628    1,700,765,106    1,467,612,384 
Liabilities:                    
Due to custodian   216,837    105,509         
Payable for securities purchased   440,245    32,925    3,750,993    7,769,389 
Payable for fund shares redeemed   262,236    126,232    3,018,689    2,951,402 
Investment management fees payable to affiliates   107,146    5,218    968,546    814,481 
Other accrued expenses   97,632    124,162    2,419,546    819,935 
Administration expenses payable to affiliates   35,266    15,515    160,272    160,272 
Distribution fees payable to affiliates   31,509    1,637    309,270    264,533 
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts               8,499 
Total Liabilities   1,190,871    411,198    10,627,316    12,788,511 
Total Net Assets  $184,267,600   $28,761,430   $1,690,137,790   $1,454,823,873 
                     
Net Assets Consist of:                    
Paid-in capital  $351,198,785   $33,070,441   $2,190,488,045   $1,483,402,339 
Total distributable earnings (loss)   (166,931,185)   (4,309,011)   (500,350,255)   (28,578,466)
Total Net Assets  $184,267,600   $28,761,430   $1,690,137,790   $1,454,823,873 
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   Delaware
Climate
Solutions Fund
   Delaware
Global
Real Estate
Fund
   Delaware Ivy
Asset Strategy
  Fundf
   Delaware Ivy
Balanced
Fund
 
Net Asset Value                    
                     
Class A:                    
Net assets  $67,487,133   $5,046,882   $1,198,882,762   $1,029,821,334 
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding, unlimited authorization, no par   7,453,133    638,226    64,522,401    54,671,848 
Net asset value per share  $9.05   $7.91   $18.58   $18.84 
Sales charge   5.75%   5.75%   5.75%   5.75%
Offering price per share, equal to net asset value per share / (1 - sales charge)  $9.60   $8.39   $19.71   $19.99 
                     
Class C:                    
Net assets  $6,313,668   $130,238   $38,294,051   $47,316,506 
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding, unlimited authorization, no par   765,229    16,680    2,279,838    2,560,724 
Net asset value per share  $8.25   $7.81   $16.80   $18.48 
                     
Class I:                    
Net assets  $77,890,947   $11,620,138   $341,339,975   $351,611,576 
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding, unlimited authorization, no par   8,210,928    1,459,692    17,962,589    18,657,536 
Net asset value per share  $9.49   $7.96   $19.00   $18.85 
                     
Class R:                    
Net assets  $23,947,182   $550,949   $19,493,362   $8,112,461 
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding, unlimited authorization, no par   2,685,378    70,107    1,070,217    432,329 
Net asset value per share  $8.92   $7.86   $18.21   $18.76 
                     
Class R6:                    
Net assets  $3,769,589   $10,549,664   $17,328,632   $9,035,451 
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding, unlimited authorization, no par   395,306    1,326,269    908,943    478,219 
Net asset value per share  $9.54   $7.95   $19.06   $18.89 
                     
Class Y:                    
Net assets  $4,859,081   $863,559   $74,799,008   $8,926,545 
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding, unlimited authorization, no par   526,133    107,655    4,006,768    473,783 
Net asset value per share  $9.24   $8.02   $18.67   $18.84 
                       
*Investments, at cost  $196,406,300   $29,134,166   $1,433,329,805   $1,341,029,731 
**Investments of affiliated issuers, at cost           613,197,268     
‡Bullion, at cost           43,311,953     
∆Foreign currencies, at cost       154,209    5,070,271    41,320 

fConsolidated statement of assets and liabilities

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Statements of assets and liabilities

Ivy Funds

   Delaware Ivy
Natural
Resources
Fund
  Delaware Ivy
Science and
Technology
Fund
  Delaware
Real Estate
Securities
Fund
 
Assets:               
Investments, at value*  $233,535,788   $4,684,055,533   $126,170,544 
Foreign currencies, at valueΔ       861     
Receivable for securities sold   3,614,963         
Receivable for fund shares sold   154,451    5,600,151    161,194 
Dividends and interest receivable   115,165    2,118,660    446,928 
Foreign tax reclaims receivable   77,638    1,085,382    2,108 
Prepaid expenses   40,696        72,190 
Other assets   43,446    188,387    50,919 
Total Assets   237,582,147    4,693,048,974    126,903,883 
Liabilities:               
Due to custodian       736    286 
Payable for securities purchased   3,515,880        102,070 
Other accrued expenses   1,017,199    3,715,379    331,038 
Payable for fund shares redeemed   733,894    9,660,894    273,278 
Investment management fees payable to affiliates   140,097    3,191,925    60,877 
Distribution fees payable to affiliates   37,724    798,714    16,887 
Administration expenses payable to affiliates   37,370    159,457    55,589 
Total Liabilities   5,482,164    17,527,105    840,025 
Total Net Assets  $232,099,983   $4,675,521,869   $126,063,858 
                
Net Assets Consist of:               
Paid-in capital  $849,400,233   $2,977,077,359   $82,055,557 
Total distributable earnings (loss)   (617,300,250)   1,698,444,510    44,008,301 
Total Net Assets  $232,099,983   $4,675,521,869   $126,063,858 
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   Delaware Ivy
Natural
Resources
Fund
  Delaware Ivy
Science and
Technology
Fund
  Delaware
Real Estate
Securities
Fund
 
Net Asset Value               
                
Class A:               
Net assets  $137,308,218   $3,012,356,411   $72,147,894 
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding, unlimited authorization, no par   8,645,582    69,346,587    4,711,096 
Net asset value per share  $15.88   $43.44   $15.31 
Sales charge   5.75%   5.75%   5.75%
Offering price per share, equal to net asset value per share / (1 - sales charge)  $16.85   $46.09   $16.24 
                
Class C:               
Net assets  $2,971,845   $82,794,847   $560,521 
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding, unlimited authorization, no par   232,702    3,274,728    38,546 
Net asset value per share  $12.77   $25.28   $14.54 
                
Class I:               
Net assets  $65,342,005   $1,156,873,899   $48,715,294 
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding, unlimited authorization, no par   3,917,181    20,838,695    3,126,903 
Net asset value per share  $16.68   $55.52   $15.58 
                
Class R:               
Net assets  $9,838,126   $89,142,752   $349,227 
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding, unlimited authorization, no par   629,522    2,263,777    22,883 
Net asset value per share  $15.63   $39.38   $15.26 
                
Class R6:               
Net assets  $5,274,442   $113,423,995   $1,674,487 
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding, unlimited authorization, no par   315,437    2,005,075    107,280 
Net asset value per share  $16.72   $56.57   $15.61 
                
Class Y:               
Net assets  $11,365,347   $220,929,965   $2,616,435 
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding, unlimited authorization, no par   696,293    4,448,547    168,956 
Net asset value per share  $16.32   $49.66   $15.49 
                  
*Investments, at cost  $265,229,016   $3,441,676,749   $87,376,488 
Foreign currencies, at cost       860     

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Statements of operations

Ivy Funds Six months ended September 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

 

   Delaware Climate
Solutions Fund
   Delaware Global
Real Estate Fund
   Delaware Ivy
Asset Strategy Fundf
   Delaware Ivy
Balanced Fund
 
Investment Income:                    
Dividends  $3,311,116   $618,388   $20,446,012   $6,529,046 
Interest           14,605,415    11,496,585 
Foreign tax withheld   (212,965)   (17,283)   (1,090,675)   (58,080)
    3,098,151    601,105    33,960,752    17,967,551 
                     
Expenses:                    
Management fees   918,817    158,157    6,056,612    5,324,375 
Distribution expenses — Class A   99,490    6,716    1,564,289    1,359,879 
Distribution expenses — Class C   40,438    882    217,895    279,514 
Distribution expenses — Class R   71,555    1,524    50,237    21,704 
Distribution expenses — Class Y   7,702    1,146    97,824    12,409 
Dividend disbursing and transfer agent fees and expenses   186,188    13,133    1,227,991    877,344 
Registration fees   52,722    35,053    53,807    67,005 
Accounting and administration expenses   38,724    17,114    163,056    149,583 
Trustees’ fees and expenses   14,500    2,159    265,850    23,474 
Reports and statements to shareholders expenses   8,063    16,225    9,758    9,110 
Audit and tax fees   7,525    22,522    23,695    56,205 
Custodian fees   2,820    12,270    57,683    14,226 
Legal fees   388    200    4,394    3,662 
Other   5,846    11,145    26,879    18,698 
    1,454,778    298,246    9,819,970    8,217,188 
Less expenses waived   (166,122)   (116,397)   (7,923)   (73,601)
Less expenses paid indirectly   (386)   (201)   (1,282)   (1,585)
Total operating expenses   1,288,270    181,648    9,810,765    8,142,002 
Net Investment Income (Loss)   1,809,881    419,457    24,149,987    9,825,549 
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   Delaware Climate
Solutions Fund
   Delaware Global
Real Estate Fund
   Delaware Ivy
Asset Strategy Fundf
   Delaware Ivy
Balanced Fund
 
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss):                
Net realized gain (loss) on:                    
Investments  $3,488,856   $(1,487,945)  $20,541,581   $(16,418,343)
Foreign currencies   (42,667)   (8,447)   (757,137)   50,326 
Futures contracts           (839,356)   (789,722)
Options purchased               (67,830)
Options written               235,225 
Swap contracts               144,174 
Net realized gain (loss)   3,446,189    (1,496,392)   18,945,088    (16,846,170)
                     
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:                    
Investments   (23,073,439)   (572,831)   (18,219,444)   19,270,398 
Affiliated investments           407,951     
Foreign currencies   (41)   (2,562)   (129,134)   (524)
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts           19,625    (8,499)
Futures contracts           (671,346)   (292,702)
Options purchased               19,809 
Options written               (73,753)
Swap contracts               (135,097)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)   (23,073,480)   (575,393)   (18,592,348)   18,779,632 
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)   (19,627,291)   (2,071,785)   352,740    1,933,462 
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations  $(17,817,410)  $(1,652,328)  $24,502,727   $11,759,011 
f Consolidated statement of operations.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Statements of operations

Ivy Funds

   Delaware Ivy
Natural Resources Fund
   Delaware Ivy
Science and Technology Fund
   Delaware
Real Estate
Securities Fund
 
Investment Income:                     
Dividends    $3,541,023     $17,222,524     $2,705,463 
Foreign tax withheld     (59,349)     (171,284)     (6,053)
      3,481,674      17,051,240      2,699,410 
                      
Expenses:                     
Management fees     1,038,864      19,904,024      656,753 
Distribution expenses — Class A     178,478      3,986,937      101,968 
Distribution expenses — Class C     16,257      492,159      3,388 
Distribution expenses — Class R     26,518      234,822      1,061 
Distribution expenses — Class Y     14,956      291,363      3,698 
Dividend disbursing and transfer agent fees and expenses     312,668      2,725,276      111,296 
Trustees’ fees and expenses     92,630      388,488      21,483 
Registration fees     50,072      91,097      57,560 
Accounting and administration expenses     42,083      328,627      42,601 
Audit and tax fees     19,017      23,731      21,865 
Reports and statements to shareholders expenses     7,640      11,950      8,134 
Custodian fees     4,480      81,821      3,918 
Legal fees     220      18,487      704 
Other     8,890      50,027      6,365 
      1,812,773      28,628,809      1,040,794 
Less expenses waived     (257,555)           (237,840)
Less expenses paid indirectly     (474)     (3,822)     (487)
Total operating expenses     1,554,744      28,624,987      802,467 
Net Investment Income (Loss)     1,926,930      (11,573,747)     1,896,943 
                      
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss):               
Net realized gain (loss) on:                     
Investments     7,200,994      73,603,435      1,598,758 
Foreign currencies     (17,796)     14,370      (1,132)
Net realized gain (loss)     7,183,198      73,617,805      1,597,626 
                      
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:                     
Investments     (7,157,001)     71,467,353      (10,698,147)
Foreign currencies     (1,281)     (13,173)     (50)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)     (7,158,282)     71,454,180      (10,698,197)
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)     24,916      145,071,985      (9,100,571)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations    $1,951,846     $133,498,238     $(7,203,628)

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Statements of changes in net assets

Ivy Funds

   Delaware Climate
Solutions Fund
   Delaware Global
Real Estate Fund
 
    Six months
ended
9/30/23
(Unaudited)
    Year ended
3/31/23
    Six months
ended
9/30/23
(Unaudited)
    Year ended
3/31/23
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations:               
Net investment income (loss)  $1,809,881   $5,015,789   $419,457   $1,002,160 
Net realized gain (loss)   3,446,189    67,376,957    (1,496,392)   214,438 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)   (23,073,480)   (65,037,071)   (575,393)   (15,099,156)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations   (17,817,410)   7,355,675    (1,652,328)   (13,882,558)
                     
Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders from:               
Distributable earnings:                    
Class A       (1,674,353)   (64,165)   (813,026)
Class C       (142,972)   (1,315)   (38,504)
Class I       (1,910,696)   (179,453)   (2,983,116)
Class R       (579,941)   (6,714)   (85,965)
Class R6       (107,100)   (158,113)   (1,685,050)
Class Y       (108,504)   (11,003)   (124,066)
        (4,523,566)   (420,763)   (5,729,727)
                     
Capital Share Transactions (See Note 4):                    
Proceeds from shares sold:                    
Class A   2,621,491    33,904,823    809,656    847,362 
Class C   148,032    2,851,350    4,875    32,513 
Class I   7,652,802    64,816,483    769,394    2,326,977 
Class R   855,326    13,223,829    21,119    17,302 
Class R6   1,516,401    3,759,496    1,225,661    1,331,405 
Class Y   297,996    5,301,106    4     
                     
Net asset value of shares issued upon reinvestment of dividends and distributions:               
Class A       1,665,927    64,143    811,067 
Class C       142,083    1,305    38,303 
Class I       1,635,342    179,404    2,980,572 
Class R       579,892    6,714    85,965 
Class R6       107,100    158,113    1,685,050 
Class Y       107,967    11,003    124,066 
    13,092,048    128,095,398    3,251,391    10,280,582 
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Statements of changes in net assets

Ivy Funds

   Delaware Climate
Solutions Fund
   Delaware Global
Real Estate Fund
 
   Six months
ended
9/30/23
(Unaudited)
   Year ended
3/31/23
   Six months
ended
9/30/23
(Unaudited)
   Year ended
3/31/23
 
Capital Share Transactions (See Note 4) (continued):              
Cost of shares redeemed:                    
Class A  $(19,944,618)  $(49,320,690)  $(860,932)  $(4,155,915)
Class C   (3,084,734)   (6,736,229)   (62,425)   (242,092)
Class I   (20,029,388)   (81,731,515)   (4,940,234)   (21,611,463)
Class R   (8,108,388)   (16,573,419)   (69,528)   (68,216)
Class R6   (850,634)   (6,939,537)   (1,716,088)   (8,378,702)
Class Y   (2,220,465)   (9,464,274)   (10,554)   (38,569)
    (54,238,227)   (170,765,664)   (7,659,761)   (34,494,957)
Decrease in net assets derived from capital share transactions   (41,146,179)   (42,670,266)   (4,408,370)   (24,214,375)
Net Decrease in Net Assets   (58,963,589)   (39,838,157)   (6,481,461)   (43,826,660)
                     
Net Assets:                    
Beginning of period   243,231,189    283,069,346    35,242,891    79,069,551 
End of period  $184,267,600   $243,231,189   $28,761,430   $35,242,891 

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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   Delaware Ivy
Asset Strategy Fundf
   Delaware Ivy
Balanced Fund
 
   Six months
ended
9/30/23
(Unaudited)
   Year ended
3/31/23
   Six months
ended
9/30/23
(Unaudited)
   Year ended
3/31/23
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations:                    
Net investment income (loss)  $24,149,987   $32,231,534   $9,825,549   $18,445,637 
Net realized gain (loss)   18,945,088    9,345,631    (16,846,170)   (114,245,195)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)   (18,592,348)   (174,728,261)   18,779,632    (79,945,663)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations   24,502,727    (133,151,096)   11,759,011    (175,745,221)
                     
Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders from:                    
Distributable earnings:                    
Class A   (16,415,533)   (198,200,145)   (6,594,818)   (239,823,165)
Class C   (446,178)   (8,862,743)   (105,247)   (15,608,600)
Class E1       (138,326)        
Class I   (5,099,494)   (65,268,076)   (2,776,682)   (98,263,451)
Class R   (245,627)   (3,097,220)   (42,309)   (1,837,021)
Class R6   (251,400)   (2,204,079)   (72,133)   (1,669,943)
Class Y   (1,026,347)   (12,448,555)   (59,501)   (2,201,984)
    (23,484,579)   (290,219,144)   (9,650,690)   (359,404,164)
                     
Capital Share Transactions (See Note 4):                    
Proceeds from shares sold:                    
Class A   20,531,783    70,991,325    36,150,983    104,011,965 
Class C   1,589,036    3,997,654    1,783,140    5,573,674 
Class E       311,695         
Class I   15,144,071    58,677,325    34,246,987    64,476,235 
Class R   1,040,082    2,098,446    510,119    570,783 
Class R6   971,538    5,633,693    1,134,043    3,396,821 
Class Y   1,305,862    3,788,156    269,109    901,963 
                     
Net asset value of shares issued upon reinvestment of dividends and distributions:                    
Class A   16,174,023    184,407,759    6,541,490    231,207,512 
Class C   445,808    8,851,448    105,120    15,567,233 
Class E       136,389         
Class I   5,059,045    63,369,252    2,761,832    97,522,283 
Class R   245,627    2,963,840    42,302    1,833,012 
Class R6   240,677    2,198,192    68,891    1,668,083 
Class Y   1,022,578    12,012,298    59,368    1,948,405 
    63,770,130    419,437,472    83,673,384    528,677,969 
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Statements of changes in net assets

Ivy Funds

   Delaware Ivy
Asset Strategy Fundf
   Delaware Ivy
Balanced Fund
 
    Six months
ended
9/30/23
(Unaudited)
    Year ended
3/31/23
    Six months
ended
9/30/23
(Unaudited)
    Year ended
3/31/23
 
Capital Share Transactions (See Note 4) (continued):              
Cost of shares redeemed:                    
Class A  $(97,014,255)  $(248,055,924)  $(115,969,540)  $(370,808,272)
Class C   (12,045,604)   (39,296,049)   (18,427,820)   (49,314,290)
Class E       (35,354,533)        
Class I   (73,538,547)   (225,672,990)   (92,885,492)   (346,775,406)
Class R   (1,860,460)   (4,368,412)   (1,086,419)   (1,975,980)
Class R6   (1,803,015)   (3,440,969)   (1,457,772)   (3,620,638)
Class Y   (6,382,792)   (16,289,861)   (1,636,570)   (2,251,540)
    (192,644,673)   (572,478,738)   (231,463,613)   (774,746,126)
Decrease in net assets derived from capital share transactions   (128,874,543)   (153,041,266)   (147,790,229)   (246,068,157)
Net Decrease in Net Assets   (127,856,395)   (576,411,506)   (145,681,908)   (781,217,542)
                     
Net Assets:                    
Beginning of period   1,817,994,185    2,394,405,691    1,600,505,781    2,381,723,323 
End of period  $1,690,137,790   $1,817,994,185   $1,454,823,873   $1,600,505,781 
   
1 On June 13, 2022, all Class E shares were liquidated.
f Consolidated statements of changes in net assets.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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   Delaware Ivy
Natural Resources Fund
   Delaware Ivy
Science and Technology Fund
 
   Six months
ended
9/30/23
(Unaudited)
   Year ended
3/31/23
   Six months
ended
9/30/23
(Unaudited)
   Year ended
3/31/23
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations:              
Net investment income (loss)  $1,926,930   $6,155,929   $(11,573,747)  $(26,960,026)
Net realized gain (loss)   7,183,198    13,667,191    73,617,805    722,903,011 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)   (7,158,282)   (35,372,764)   71,454,180    (1,884,827,407)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations   1,951,846    (15,549,644)   133,498,238    (1,188,884,422)
                     
Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders from:           
Distributable earnings:                    
Class A       (3,199,467)       (782,618,874)
Class C       (96,004)       (45,179,380)
Class I       (1,651,226)       (303,978,643)
Class R       (260,792)       (23,301,889)
Class R6       (68,096)       (25,974,492)
Class Y       (265,312)       (49,230,989)
        (5,540,897)       (1,230,284,267)
                     
Capital Share Transactions (See Note 4):           
Proceeds from shares sold:                    
Class A   1,973,681    26,773,852    67,211,149    177,282,686 
Class C   193,833    2,380,151    3,281,422    8,396,050 
Class E       56,482        833,192 
Class I   5,552,057    28,169,210    104,452,855    445,523,362 
Class R   812,445    5,434,088    4,742,814    13,281,156 
Class R6   2,348,730    3,467,180    16,708,317    31,227,613 
Class Y   955,998    4,530,890    20,052,909    30,515,678 
                     
Net asset value of shares issued upon reinvestment of dividends and distributions:                
Class A       3,155,342        776,653,782 
Class C       95,887        45,119,637 
Class I       1,584,800        302,239,275 
Class R       260,792        23,286,268 
Class R6       68,096        25,429,104 
Class Y       265,106        48,881,615 
    11,836,744    76,241,876    216,449,466    1,928,669,418 
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Statements of changes in net assets

Ivy Funds

   Delaware Ivy
Natural Resources Fund
   Delaware Ivy
Science and Technology Fund
 
   Six months
ended
9/30/23
(Unaudited)
   Year ended
3/31/23
   Six months
ended
9/30/23
(Unaudited)
   Year ended
3/31/23
 
Capital Share Transactions (See Note 4) (continued):           
Cost of shares redeemed:                    
Class A  $(16,215,030)  $(37,617,901)  $(324,153,015)  $(1,248,499,762)
Class C   (1,073,391)   (1,742,377)   (32,954,516)   (99,434,772)
Class E1       (3,604,681)       (47,478,791)
Class I   (17,333,934)   (31,750,609)   (265,425,688)   (1,161,941,145)
Class R   (3,157,944)   (6,758,540)   (11,937,727)   (24,041,061)
Class R6   (1,342,561)   (1,325,926)   (14,305,665)   (70,859,889)
Class Y   (2,316,241)   (5,393,400)   (35,214,301)   (101,864,828)
    (41,439,101)   (88,193,434)   (683,990,912)   (2,754,120,248)
Decrease in net assets derived from capital share transactions   (29,602,357)   (11,951,558)   (467,541,446)   (825,450,830)
Net Decrease in Net Assets   (27,650,511)   (33,042,099)   (334,043,208)   (3,244,619,519)
                     
Net Assets:                    
Beginning of period   259,750,494    292,792,593    5,009,565,077    8,254,184,596 
End of period  $232,099,983   $259,750,494   $4,675,521,869   $5,009,565,077 
   
1 On June 13, 2022, all Class E shares were liquidated.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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   Delaware
Real Estate
Securities Fund
 
   Six months
ended
9/30/23
(Unaudited)
   Year ended
3/31/23
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations:          
Net investment income (loss)  $1,896,943   $3,931,155 
Net realized gain (loss)   1,597,626    37,215,993 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)   (10,698,197)   (114,365,447)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations   (7,203,628)   (73,218,299)
           
Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders from:          
Distributable earnings:          
Class A   (1,057,877)   (24,763,072)
Class C   (6,346)   (242,070)
Class I   (786,131)   (19,385,867)
Class R   (4,582)   (95,212)
Class R6   (26,486)   (556,795)
Class Y   (35,521)   (1,549,753)
    (1,916,943)   (46,592,769)
           
Capital Share Transactions (See Note 4):          
Proceeds from shares sold:          
Class A   887,724    3,569,395 
Class C   19,033    86,384 
Class E       21,550 
Class I   3,459,522    17,888,895 
Class R   28,550    238,766 
Class R6   171,116    1,609,172 
Class Y   144,851    3,272,891 
           
Net asset value of shares issued upon reinvestment of dividends and distributions:          
Class A   1,052,823    24,611,672 
Class C   6,344    241,328 
Class I   785,287    19,368,967 
Class R   4,582    95,212 
Class R6   26,486    556,795 
Class Y   35,520    1,367,436 
    6,621,838    72,928,463 
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Statements of changes in net assets

Ivy Funds

   Delaware
Real Estate
Securities Fund
 
   Six months
ended
9/30/23
(Unaudited)
   Year ended
3/31/23
 
Capital Share Transactions (See Note 4) (continued):          
Cost of shares redeemed:          
Class A  $(11,369,029)  $(32,271,177)
Class C   (235,711)   (653,661)
Class E1       (2,513,515)
Class I   (16,554,405)   (60,994,295)
Class R   (157,882)   (167,550)
Class R6   (377,063)   (665,821)
Class Y   (820,645)   (71,224,094)
    (29,514,735)   (168,490,113)
Decrease in net assets derived from capital share transactions   (22,892,897)   (95,561,650)
Net Decrease in Net Assets   (32,013,468)   (215,372,718)
           
Net Assets:          
Beginning of period   158,077,326    373,450,044 
End of period  $126,063,858   $158,077,326 
   
1 On June 13, 2022, all Class E shares were liquidated.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Financial highlights

Delaware Climate Solutions Fund Class A

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
 ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $9.88   $9.69   $6.18   $3.25   $9.45   $11.55 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income (loss)2   0.08    0.18    0.11    0.07    0.04    (0.05)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.91)   0.18    3.51    2.97    (6.24)   (2.05)
Total from investment operations   (0.83)   0.36    3.62    3.04    (6.20)   (2.10)
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income       (0.17)   (0.11)   (0.11)        
Total dividends and distributions       (0.17)   (0.11)   (0.11)        
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $9.05   $9.88   $9.69   $6.18   $3.25   $9.45 
                               
Total return3   (8.40%)   3.68%   59.24%   94.23%   (65.61%)   (18.18%)
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $67,487   $91,379   $104,280   $724   $404   $1344 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets5   1.24%   1.28%   1.35%   1.35%   1.41%   1.41%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived5   1.39%   1.48%   1.72%   1.87%   1.71%   1.55%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets   1.62%   1.80%   1.60%   1.52%   0.52%   (0.46%)
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets prior to fees waived   1.47%   1.60%   1.23%   1.00%   0.22%   (0.60%)
Portfolio turnover   6%   108%   113%   30%   23%   31%
   
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 and does not reflect the impact of a sales charge. Total return during the period reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor. 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Financial highlights

Delaware Climate Solutions Fund Class C

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $9.03   $8.88   $5.68   $2.97   $8.70   $10.71 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income (loss)2   0.04    0.09    0.06    0.03    (0.01)   (0.12)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.82)   0.17    3.21    2.73    (5.72)   (1.89)
Total from investment operations   (0.78)   0.26    3.27    2.76    (5.73)   (2.01)
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income       (0.11)   (0.07)   (0.05)        
Total dividends and distributions       (0.11)   (0.07)   (0.05)        
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $8.25   $9.03   $8.88   $5.68   $2.97   $8.70 
                               
Total return3   (8.64%)   2.88%   57.97%   93.07%   (65.86%)   (18.77%)
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $6,314   $9,909   $13,503   $94   $64   $274  
Ratio of expenses to average net assets5   1.99%   2.03%   2.09%   2.09%   2.11%   2.11%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived5   2.14%   2.17%   2.34%   2.44%   2.31%   2.12%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets   0.86%   1.00%   0.87%   0.77%   (0.20%)   (1.17%)
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets prior to fees waived   0.71%   0.86%   0.62%   0.42%   (0.40%)   (1.18%)
Portfolio turnover   6%   108%   113%   30%   23%   31%
   
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 and does not reflect the impact of a sales charge. Total return during the period reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor. 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Climate Solutions Fund Class I

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended

9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $10.34   $10.13   $6.45   $3.40   $9.85   $11.99 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income (loss)2   0.10    0.22    0.14    0.09    0.08    (0.01)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.95)   0.18    3.67    3.11    (6.53)   (2.13)
Total from investment operations   (0.85)   0.40    3.81    3.20    (6.45)   (2.14)
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income       (0.19)   (0.13)   (0.15)        
Total dividends and distributions       (0.19)   (0.13)   (0.15)        
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $9.49   $10.34   $10.13   $6.45   $3.40   $9.85 
                               
Total return3   (8.22%)   3.97%   59.90%   95.08%   (65.48%)   (17.85%)
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $77,891   $97,636   $110,841   $974   $524   $1584 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets5   0.99%   0.99%   0.99%   0.99%   0.99%   1.03%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived5   1.14%   1.00%   1.14%   1.20%   1.17%   1.11%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets   1.88%   2.09%   1.93%   1.87%   0.95%   (0.08%)
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets prior to fees waived   1.73%   2.08%   1.78%   1.66%   0.77%   (0.16%)
Portfolio turnover   6%   108%   113%   30%   23%   31%
   
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 during the period 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Financial highlights

Delaware Climate Solutions Fund Class R

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
 9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $9.74   $9.57   $6.10   $3.20   $9.34   $11.45 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income (loss)2   0.06    0.15    0.09    0.05    0.01    (0.08)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.88)   0.17    3.46    2.93    (6.15)   (2.03)
Total from investment operations   (0.82)   0.32    3.55    2.98    (6.14)   (2.11)
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income       (0.15)   (0.08)   (0.08)        
Total dividends and distributions       (0.15)   (0.08)   (0.08)        
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $8.92   $9.74   $9.57   $6.10   $3.20   $9.34 
                               
Total return3   (8.42%)4   3.31%4   58.80%   93.40%4   (65.74%)   (18.43%)
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $23,947   $33,606   $36,368   $245   $75   $185 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets6   1.49%   1.56%   1.73%   1.75%   1.74%   1.68%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived6   1.64%   1.57%   1.73%   1.77%   1.74%   1.68%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets   1.36%   1.49%   1.23%   1.06%   0.19%   (0.72%)
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets prior to fees waived   1.21%   1.48%   1.23%   1.04%   0.19%   (0.72%)
Portfolio turnover   6%   108%   113%   30%   23%   31%
   
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.
4 Total return during the period reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor. 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Climate Solutions Fund Class R6

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $10.39   $10.18   $6.49   $3.42   $9.90   $12.05 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income2   0.10    0.22    0.16    0.09    0.08    3 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.95)   0.19    3.66    3.13    (6.56)   (2.15)
Total from investment operations   (0.85)   0.41    3.82    3.22    (6.48)   (2.15)
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income       (0.20)   (0.13)   (0.15)        
Total dividends and distributions       (0.20)   (0.13)   (0.15)        
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $9.54   $10.39   $10.18   $6.49   $3.42   $9.90 
                               
Total return4   (8.18%)5   4.03%5   59.68%5   95.11%5   (65.45%)   (17.84%)
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $3,770   $3,411   $6,610   $36   $26   $56 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets7   0.93%   0.96%   0.98%   0.99%   0.99%   0.94%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived7   1.09%   0.97%   0.99%   1.02%   0.99%   0.94%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   1.96%   2.09%   2.07%   1.84%   0.95%   0.04%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived   1.80%   2.08%   2.06%   1.81%   0.95%   0.04%
Portfolio turnover   6%   108%   113%   30%   23%   31%
   
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.
5 Total return during the period 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Climate Solutions Fund Class Y

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $10.08   $9.85   $6.28   $3.30   $9.59   $11.72 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income (loss)2   0.08    0.18    0.12    0.07    0.04    (0.05)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.92)   0.19    3.56    3.02    (6.33)   (2.08)
Total from investment operations   (0.84)   0.37    3.68    3.09    (6.29)   (2.13)
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income       (0.14)   (0.11)   (0.11)        
Total dividends and distributions       (0.14)   (0.11)   (0.11)        
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $9.24   $10.08   $9.85   $6.28   $3.30   $9.59 
                               
Total return3   (8.33%)4   3.69%4   59.24%4   94.31%4   (65.59%)4   (18.17%)
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $4,859   $7,290   $11,467   $85   $45   $225 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets6   1.24%   1.28%   1.35%   1.35%   1.41%   1.34%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived6   1.39%   1.29%   1.38%   1.42%   1.42%   1.34%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets   1.63%   1.81%   1.61%   1.50%   0.46%   (0.42%)
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets prior to fees waived   1.48%   1.80%   1.58%   1.43%   0.45%   (0.42%)
Portfolio turnover   6%   108%   113%   30%   23%   31%
   
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.
4 Total return during the period reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor. 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Global Real Estate Fund Class A

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $8.47   $12.23   $10.86   $8.16   $11.22   $10.38 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income2   0.10    0.17    0.16    0.12    0.15    0.15 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.56)   (2.64)   1.58    2.88    (2.57)   1.21 
Total from investment operations   (0.46)   (2.47)   1.74    3.00    (2.42)   1.36 
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income   (0.10)   (0.17)   (0.37)   (0.30)   (0.38)   (0.31)
Net realized gain       (1.12)           (0.26)   (0.21)
Total dividends and distributions   (0.10)   (1.29)   (0.37)   (0.30)   (0.64)   (0.52)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $7.91   $8.47   $12.23   $10.86   $8.16   $11.22 
                               
Total return3   (5.43%)   (20.45%)   16.12%   37.08%   (22.88%)   13.61%
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $5,047   $5,413   $10,754   $114   $114   $204 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets5   1.30%   1.38%   1.48%   1.48%   1.51%   1.61%6 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived5   1.99%   2.14%   1.76%   1.79%   1.68%   1.90%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   2.32%   1.70%   1.38%   1.23%   1.44%   1.40%
Ratio of net investment income to average net                              
assets prior to fees waived   1.63%   0.94%   1.10%   0.92%   1.27%   1.11%
Portfolio turnover   26%   109%   88%   90%   88%   91%
   
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 and does not reflect the impact of a sales charge. Total return during the period reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor. 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 Fund invests.
6 Expense ratio based on the period excluding reorganization expenses was 1.51%.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Financial highlights

Delaware Global Real Estate Fund Class C

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $8.35   $12.10   $10.76   $8.11   $11.15   $10.32 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income2   0.06    0.10    0.08    0.05    0.08    0.06 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.54)   (2.62)   1.56    2.86    (2.55)   1.21 
Total from investment operations   (0.48)   (2.52)   1.64    2.91    (2.47)   1.27 
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income   (0.06)   (0.11)   (0.30)   (0.26)   (0.31)   (0.23)
Net realized gain       (1.12)           (0.26)   (0.21)
Total dividends and distributions   (0.06)   (1.23)   (0.30)   (0.26)   (0.57)   (0.44)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $7.81   $8.35   $12.10   $10.76   $8.11   $11.15 
                               
Total return3   (5.72%)   (21.14%)   15.28%   36.12%   (23.32%)   12.72%
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $130   $196   $499   $34   $34   $44 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets5   2.05%   2.16%   2.15%   2.15%   2.17%   2.27%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived5   2.74%   3.22%   2.21%   2.31%   2.26%   2.44%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   1.52%   0.99%   0.64%   0.52%   0.75%   0.60%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets prior to fees waived   0.83%   (0.07%)   0.58%   0.36%   0.66%   0.43%
Portfolio turnover   26%   109%   88%   90%   88%   91%
   
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 and does not reflect the impact of a sales charge. Total return during the period reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor. 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Global Real Estate Fund Class I

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $8.52   $12.29   $10.91   $8.19   $11.24   $10.41 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income2   0.11    0.21    0.21    0.16    0.21    0.19 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.56)   (2.66)   1.59    2.89    (2.57)   1.21 
Total from investment operations   (0.45)   (2.45)   1.80    3.05    (2.36)   1.40 
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income   (0.11)   (0.20)   (0.42)   (0.33)   (0.43)   (0.36)
Net realized gain       (1.12)           (0.26)   (0.21)
Total dividends and distributions   (0.11)   (1.32)   (0.42)   (0.33)   (0.69)   (0.57)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $7.96   $8.52   $12.29   $10.91   $8.19   $11.24 
                               
Total return3   (5.31%)   (20.24%)   16.62%   37.55%   (22.41%)   14.00%
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $11,620   $16,455   $43,193   $634   $604   $884 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets5   1.05%   1.05%   1.05%   1.05%   1.05%   1.20%6
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived5   1.74%   1.59%   1.36%   1.41%   1.34%   1.55%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   2.54%   2.09%   1.77%   1.64%   1.90%   1.76%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived   1.85%   1.55%   1.46%   1.28%   1.61%   1.41%
Portfolio turnover   26%   109%   88%   90%   88%   91%
   
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 during the period 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 Fund invests.
6 Expense ratio based on the period excluding reorganization expenses was 1.05%.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Global Real Estate Fund Class R

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $8.42   $12.18   $10.82   $8.14   $11.19   $10.36 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income2   0.09    0.13    0.12    0.15    0.12    0.09 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.56)   (2.61)   1.58    2.81    (2.56)   1.23 
Total from investment operations   (0.47)   (2.48)   1.70    2.96    (2.44)   1.32 
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income   (0.09)   (0.16)   (0.34)   (0.28)   (0.35)   (0.28)
Net realized gain       (1.12)           (0.26)   (0.21)
Total dividends and distributions   (0.09)   (1.28)   (0.34)   (0.28)   (0.61)   (0.49)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $7.86   $8.42   $12.18   $10.82   $8.14   $11.19 
                               
Total return3   (5.58%)   (20.66%)   15.74%   36.66%   (23.08%)   13.19%
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $550   $631   $857   $14   $34   $64 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets5   1.55%   1.64%   1.80%   1.80%   1.80%   1.93%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived5   2.24%   2.18%   1.97%   1.98%   1.93%   2.10%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   2.08%   1.28%   1.03%   1.66%   1.16%   0.83%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived   1.39%   0.74%   0.86%   1.48%   1.03%   0.66%
Portfolio turnover   26%   109%   88%   90%   88%   91%
   
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 during the period reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor. 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Global Real Estate Fund Class R6

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $8.52   $12.30   $10.92   $8.19   $11.26   $10.42 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income2   0.11    0.20    0.23    0.16    0.20    0.21 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.56)   (2.65)   1.57    2.90    (2.58)   1.19 
Total from investment operations   (0.45)   (2.45)   1.80    3.06    (2.38)   1.40 
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income   (0.12)   (0.21)   (0.42)   (0.33)   (0.43)   (0.35)
Net realized gain       (1.12)           (0.26)   (0.21)
Total dividends and distributions   (0.12)   (1.33)   (0.42)   (0.33)   (0.69)   (0.56)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $7.95   $8.52   $12.30   $10.92   $8.19   $11.26 
                               
Total return3   (5.37%)   (20.21%)   16.60%   37.67%   (22.53%)   14.08%
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $10,550   $11,624   $22,562   $154   $224   $304 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets5   1.00%   1.05%   1.05%   1.05%   1.05%   1.13%6
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived5   1.70%   1.54%   1.30%   1.22%   1.16%   1.31%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   2.64%   1.94%   1.92%   1.71%   1.90%   2.01%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived   1.94%   1.45%   1.67%   1.54%   1.79%   1.83%
Portfolio turnover   26%   109%   88%   90%   88%   91%
   
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 during the period 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 Fund invests.
6 Expense ratio based on the period excluding reorganization expenses was 1.05%.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Financial highlights

Delaware Global Real Estate Fund Class Y

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $8.59   $12.40   $11.00   $8.27   $11.35   $10.50 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income2   0.10    0.16    0.17    0.20    0.16    0.14 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.57)   (2.67)   1.61    2.83    (2.59)   1.24 
Total from investment operations   (0.47)   (2.51)   1.78    3.03    (2.43)   1.38 
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income   (0.10)   (0.18)   (0.38)   (0.30)   (0.39)   (0.32)
Net realized gain       (1.12)           (0.26)   (0.21)
Total dividends and distributions   (0.10)   (1.30)   (0.38)   (0.30)   (0.65)   (0.53)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $8.02   $8.59   $12.40   $11.00   $8.27   $11.35 
                               
Total return3   (5.47%)   (20.49%)   16.21%   36.96%   (22.73%)   13.64%
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $864   $924   $1,205   $14   $44   $54 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets5   1.30%   1.36%   1.47%   1.45%   1.46%   1.51%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived5   1.99%   1.89%   1.65%   1.61%   1.55%   1.68%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   2.34%   1.55%   1.39%   2.15%   1.46%   1.29%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived   1.65%   1.02%   1.21%   1.99%   1.37%   1.12%
Portfolio turnover   26%   109%   88%   90%   88%   91%
   
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 during the period reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor. 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Ivy Asset Strategy Fund Class A

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $18.60   $23.05   $24.45   $17.41   $20.63   $24.02 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income2   0.25    0.32    0.29    0.29    0.43    0.38 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.02)3   (1.53)   1.12    7.39    (2.42)   0.09 
Total from investment operations   0.23    (1.21)   1.41    7.68    (1.99)   0.47 
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income   (0.25)   (0.27)   (0.55)   (0.39)   (0.42)   (0.40)
Net realized gain       (2.97)   (2.26)   (0.25)   (0.81)   (3.46)
Total dividends and distributions   (0.25)   (3.24)   (2.81)   (0.64)   (1.23)   (3.86)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $18.58   $18.60   $23.05   $24.45   $17.41   $20.63 
                               
Total return4   1.24%   (4.79%)   5.33%5   44.79%   (10.69%)   2.67%
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $1,198,883   $1,259,211   $1,531,209   $1,6016   $1,1286   $1,3616 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets7   1.13%   1.15%   1.11%   1.07%   1.13%   1.16%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   2.67%   1.61%   1.16%   1.33%   2.03%   1.71%
Portfolio turnover   23%   74%   33%   40%   44%   52%
   
1 Ratios have been annualized and total return and portfolio turnover have not been annualized.
2 Calculated using average shares outstanding.
3 The per share amount of realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments does not accord with the amounts reported in the Statements of operations due to the timing of creation of Fund shares in relation to fluctuating market values.
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 and does not reflect the impact of a sales charge.
5 Payments from affiliates had no impact on net asset value and total return.
6 Net assets reported in millions.
7 Expense ratios do not include expenses of any investment companies in which the Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Consolidated financial highlights

Delaware Ivy Asset Strategy Fund Class C

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $16.84   $21.25   $22.75   $16.24   $19.33   $22.71 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income2   0.16    0.11    0.08    0.13    0.27    0.22 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.01)3   (1.44)   1.05    6.87    (2.26)   0.07 
Total from investment operations   0.15    (1.33)   1.13    7.00    (1.99)   0.29 
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income   (0.19)   (0.11)   (0.37)   (0.24)   (0.29)   (0.21)
Net realized gain       (2.97)   (2.26)   (0.25)   (0.81)   (3.46)
Total dividends and distributions   (0.19)   (3.08)   (2.63)   (0.49)   (1.10)   (3.67)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $16.80   $16.84   $21.25   $22.75   $16.24   $19.33 
                               
Total return4   0.87%   (5.80%)   4.49%5   43.70%   (11.37%)   1.99%
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $38,294   $48,216   $89,955   $1466   $2986   $6346 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets7   1.88%   2.18%   1.92%   1.86%   1.88%   1.83%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   1.91%   0.58%   0.35%   0.63%   1.34%   1.05%
Portfolio turnover   23%   74%   33%   40%   44%   52%
   
1 Ratios have been annualized and total return and portfolio turnover have not been annualized.
2 Calculated using average shares outstanding.
3 The per share amount of realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments does not accord with the amounts reported in the Statements of operations due to the timing of creation of Fund shares in relation to fluctuating market values.
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 and does not reflect the impact of a sales charge.
5 Payments from affiliates had no impact on net asset value and total return.
6 Net assets reported in millions.
7 Expense ratios do not include expenses of any investment companies in which the Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Ivy Asset Strategy Fund Class I

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $19.01   $23.48   $24.85   $17.68   $20.93   $24.33 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income2   0.28    0.38    0.36    0.35    0.50    0.44 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.02)3   (1.57)   1.14    7.51    (2.46)   0.10 
Total from investment operations   0.26    (1.19)   1.50    7.86    (1.96)   0.54 
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income   (0.27)   (0.31)   (0.61)   (0.44)   (0.48)   (0.48)
Net realized gain       (2.97)   (2.26)   (0.25)   (0.81)   (3.46)
Total dividends and distributions   (0.27)   (3.28)   (2.87)   (0.69)   (1.29)   (3.94)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $19.00   $19.01   $23.48   $24.85   $17.68   $20.93 
                               
Total return4   1.37%   (4.58%)   5.59%5   45.16%   (10.44%)   2.93%
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $341,340   $393,751   $597,362   $7136   $5866   $8056 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets7   0.88%   0.90%   0.88%   0.83%   0.87%   0.89%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   2.92%   1.86%   1.39%   1.59%   2.31%   1.97%
Portfolio turnover   23%   74%   33%   40%   44%   52%
   
1 Ratios have been annualized and total return and portfolio turnover have not been annualized.
2 Calculated using average shares outstanding.
3 The per share amount of realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments does not accord with the amounts reported in the Statements of operations due to the timing of creation of Fund shares in relation to fluctuating market values.
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.
5 Payments from affiliates had no impact on net asset value and total return.
6 Net assets reported in millions.
7 Expense ratios do not include expenses of any investment companies in which the Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Consolidated financial highlights

Delaware Ivy Asset Strategy Fund Class R

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $18.24   $22.68   $24.09   $17.17   $20.35   $23.73 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income2   0.22    0.25    0.20    0.22    0.36    0.31 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.02)3   (1.51)   1.11    7.27    (2.37)   0.08 
Total from investment operations   0.20    (1.26)   1.31    7.49    (2.01)   0.39 
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income   (0.23)   (0.21)   (0.46)   (0.32)   (0.36)   (0.31)
Net realized gain       (2.97)   (2.26)   (0.25)   (0.81)   (3.46)
Total dividends and distributions   (0.23)   (3.18)   (2.72)   (0.57)   (1.17)   (3.77)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $18.21   $18.24   $22.68   $24.09   $17.17   $20.35 
                               
Total return4   1.09%   (5.10%)   4.98%5   44.26%   (10.93%)   2.32%
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $19,493   $20,073   $23,787   $286   $286   $446 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets7   1.38%   1.47%   1.46%   1.42%   1.46%   1.47%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   2.42%   1.29%   0.81%   1.02%   1.72%   1.40%
Portfolio turnover   23%   74%   33%   40%   44%   52%
   
1 Ratios have been annualized and total return and portfolio turnover have not been annualized.
2 Calculated using average shares outstanding.
3 The per share amount of realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments does not accord with the amounts reported in the Statements of operations due to the timing of creation of Fund shares in relation to fluctuating market values.
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.
5 Payments from affiliates had no impact on net asset value and total return.
6 Net assets reported in millions.
7 Expense ratios do not include expenses of any investment companies in which the Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Ivy Asset Strategy Fund Class R6

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $19.08   $23.55   $24.92   $17.73   $20.99   $24.40 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income2   0.29    0.41    0.40    0.37    0.51    0.45 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.03)3   (1.56)   1.14    7.54    (2.45)   0.11 
Total from investment operations   0.26    (1.15)   1.54    7.91    (1.94)   0.56 
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income   (0.28)   (0.35)   (0.65)   (0.47)   (0.51)   (0.51)
Net realized gain       (2.97)   (2.26)   (0.25)   (0.81)   (3.46)
Total dividends and distributions   (0.28)   (3.32)   (2.91)   (0.72)   (1.32)   (3.97)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $19.06   $19.08   $23.55   $24.92   $17.73   $20.99 
                               
Total return4   1.34%   (4.39%)   5.73%5   45.35%   (10.32%)   3.03%
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $17,329   $17,914   $16,520   $196   $86   $56 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets7   0.85%   0.77%   0.72%   0.67%   0.72%   0.79%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   2.95%   1.99%   1.56%   1.62%   2.35%   2.03%
Portfolio turnover   23%   74%   33%   40%   44%   52%
   
1 Ratios have been annualized and total return and portfolio turnover have not been annualized.
2 Calculated using average shares outstanding.
3 The per share amount of realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments does not accord with the amounts reported in the Statements of operations due to the timing of creation of Fund shares in relation to fluctuating market values.
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.
5 Payments from affiliates had no impact on net asset value and total return.
6 Net assets reported in millions.
7 Expense ratios do not include expenses of any investment companies in which the Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Consolidated financial highlights

Delaware Ivy Asset Strategy Fund Class Y

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended

9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $18.69   $23.14   $24.53   $17.47   $20.69   $24.09 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income2   0.26    0.33    0.30    0.30    0.44    0.39 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.03)3   (1.53)   1.12    7.40    (2.42)   0.08 
Total from investment operations   0.23    (1.20)   1.42    7.70    (1.98)   0.47 
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income   (0.25)   (0.28)   (0.55)   (0.39)   (0.43)   (0.41)
Net realized gain       (2.97)   (2.26)   (0.25)   (0.81)   (3.46)
Total dividends and distributions   (0.25)   (3.25)   (2.81)   (0.64)   (1.24)   (3.87)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $18.67   $18.69   $23.14   $24.53   $17.47   $20.69 
                               
Total return4   1.24%5   (4.72%)5   5.35%5,6    44.75%5   (10.64%)   2.70%
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $74,799   $78,829   $96,913   $1097   $987   $1517 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets8   1.11%   1.11%   1.09%   1.07%   1.11%   1.13%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived8   1.13%   1.11%   1.11%   1.08%   1.11%   1.13%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   2.69%   1.65%   1.17%   1.36%   2.08%   1.73%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived   2.67%   1.65%   1.15%   1.35%   2.08%   1.73%
Portfolio turnover   23%   74%   33%   40%   44%   52%
   
1 Ratios have been annualized and total return and portfolio turnover have not been annualized.
2 Calculated using average shares outstanding.
3 The per share amount of realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments does not accord with the amounts reported in the Statements of operations due to the timing of creation of Fund shares in relation to fluctuating market values.
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.
5 Total return during the period reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor. Performance would have been lower had the waivers not been in effect.
6 Payments from affiliates had no impact on net asset value and total return.
7 Net assets reported in millions.
8 Expense ratios do not include expenses of any investment companies in which the Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Ivy Balanced Fund Class A

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $18.85   $25.53   $27.29   $20.43   $23.58   $24.74 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income2   0.12    0.21    0.12    0.24    0.31    0.37 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.01)3   (2.06)   1.28    8.38    (1.57)   1.03 
Total from investment operations   0.11    (1.85)   1.40    8.62    (1.26)   1.40 
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income   (0.12)   (0.15)   (0.12)   (0.28)   (0.34)   (0.36)
Net realized gain       (4.68)   (3.04)   (1.48)   (1.55)   (2.20)
Total dividends and distributions   (0.12)   (4.83)   (3.16)   (1.76)   (1.89)   (2.56)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $18.84   $18.85   $25.53   $27.29   $20.43   $23.58 
                               
Total return4   0.56%5   (6.71%)   4.57%   42.81%   (6.55%)   6.25%
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $1,029,821   $1,102,496   $1,485,004   $1,5096   $1,0866   $1,2756 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets7   1.08%   1.10%   1.04%   1.07%   1.10%   1.09%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived7   1.09%   1.10%   1.04%   1.07%   1.10%   1.09%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   1.22%   0.97%   0.44%   0.95%   1.27%   1.49%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived   1.21%   0.97%   0.44%   0.95%   1.27%   1.49%
Portfolio turnover   28%   82%   94%   52%   43%   53%
   
1 Ratios have been annualized and total return and portfolio turnover have not been annualized.
2 Calculated using average shares outstanding.
3 The per share amount of realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments does not accord with the amounts reported in the Statements of operations due to the timing of creation of Fund shares in relation to fluctuating market values.
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 and does not reflect the impact of a sales charge.
5 Total return during the period reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor. 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Financial highlights

Delaware Ivy Balanced Fund Class C

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $18.49   $25.21   $26.98   $20.24   $23.38   $24.56 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income (loss)2   0.04    0.01    (0.09)   0.06    0.13    0.19 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.01)3   (2.03)   1.25    8.30    (1.55)   1.01 
Total from investment operations   0.03    (2.02)   1.16    8.36    (1.42)   1.20 
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income   (0.04)   (0.02)       (0.14)   (0.17)   (0.18)
Net realized gain       (4.68)   (2.93)   (1.48)   (1.55)   (2.20)
Total dividends and distributions   (0.04)   (4.70)   (2.93)   (1.62)   (1.72)   (2.38)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $18.48   $18.49   $25.21   $26.98   $20.24   $23.38 
                               
Total return4   0.15%5   (7.53%)   3.77%   41.82%   (7.24%)   5.46%
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $47,317   $63,537   $117,058   $1836   $2436   $3666 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets7   1.83%   1.98%   1.82%   1.82%   1.83%   1.80%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived7   1.84%   1.98%   1.82%   1.82%   1.83%   1.80%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets   0.47%   0.06%   (0.34%)   0.23%   0.54%   0.78%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets prior to fees waived   0.46%   0.06%   (0.34%)   0.23%   0.54%   0.78%
Portfolio turnover   28%   82%   94%   52%   43%   53%
   
1 Ratios have been annualized and total return and portfolio turnover have not been annualized.
2 Calculated using average shares outstanding.
3 The per share amount of realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments does not accord with the amounts reported in the Statements of operations due to the timing of creation of Fund shares in relation to fluctuating market values.
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 and does not reflect the impact of a sales charge.
5 Total return during the period reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor. 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Ivy Balanced Fund Class I

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
 9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $18.86   $25.54   $27.29   $20.42   $23.57   $24.74 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income2   0.14    0.26    0.18    0.29    0.36    0.43 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.01)3   (2.06)   1.28    8.39    (1.57)   1.02 
Total from investment operations   0.13    (1.80)   1.46    8.68    (1.21)   1.45 
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income   (0.14)   (0.20)   (0.17)   (0.33)   (0.39)   (0.42)
Net realized gain       (4.68)   (3.04)   (1.48)   (1.55)   (2.20)
Total dividends and distributions   (0.14)   (4.88)   (3.21)   (1.81)   (1.94)   (2.62)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $18.85   $18.86   $25.54   $27.29   $20.42   $23.57 
                               
Total return4   0.68%5   (6.52%)   4.82%   43.15%   (6.32%)   6.51%
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $351,612   $406,338   $745,878   $8466   $6716   $8736 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets7   0.83%   0.88%   0.84%   0.86%   0.86%   0.84%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived7   0.84%   0.88%   0.84%   0.86%   0.86%   0.84%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   1.47%   1.17%   0.64%   1.17%   1.51%   1.73%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived   1.46%   1.17%   0.64%   1.17%   1.51%   1.73%
Portfolio turnover   28%   82%   94%   52%   43%   53%
   
1 Ratios have been annualized and total return and portfolio turnover have not been annualized.
2 Calculated using average shares outstanding.
3 The per share amount of realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments does not accord with the amounts reported in the Statements of operations due to the timing of creation of Fund shares in relation to fluctuating market values.
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.
5 Total return during the period 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Financial highlights

Delaware Ivy Balanced Fund Class R

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $18.78   $25.46   $27.22   $20.39   $23.54   $24.70 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income2   0.09    0.15    0.01    0.15    0.22    0.28 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.02)3   (2.05)   1.26    8.36    (1.57)   1.04 
Total from investment operations   0.07    (1.90)   1.27    8.51    (1.35)   1.32 
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income   (0.09)   (0.10)   (0.01)   (0.20)   (0.25)   (0.28)
Net realized gain       (4.68)   (3.02)   (1.48)   (1.55)   (2.20)
Total dividends and distributions   (0.09)   (4.78)   (3.03)   (1.68)   (1.80)   (2.48)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $18.76   $18.78   $25.46   $27.22   $20.39   $23.54 
                               
Total return4   0.39%5   (6.97%)   4.15%   42.31%   (6.90%)   5.91%
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
                               
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $8,112   $8,650   $10,852   $116   $116   $136 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets7   1.33%   1.38%   1.44%   1.45%   1.45%   1.43%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived7   1.34%   1.38%   1.44%   1.45%   1.45%   1.43%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   0.97%   0.70%   0.04%   0.60%   0.91%   1.14%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived   0.96%   0.70%   0.04%   0.60%   0.91%   1.14%
Portfolio turnover   28%   82%   94%   52%   43%   53%
   
1 Ratios have been annualized and total return and portfolio turnover have not been annualized.
2 Calculated using average shares outstanding.
3 The per share amount of realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments does not accord with the amounts reported in the Statements of operations due to the timing of creation of Fund shares in relation to fluctuating market values.
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.
5 Total return during the period reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor. 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Ivy Balanced Fund Class R6

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $18.91   $25.60   $27.36   $20.47   $23.62   $24.78 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income2   0.15    0.29    0.22    0.33    0.40    0.46 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.02)3   (2.07)   1.27    8.40    (1.57)   1.04 
Total from investment operations   0.13    (1.78)   1.49    8.73    (1.17)   1.50 
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income   (0.15)   (0.23)   (0.21)   (0.36)   (0.43)   (0.46)
Net realized gain       (4.68)   (3.04)   (1.48)   (1.55)   (2.20)
Total dividends and distributions   (0.15)   (4.91)   (3.25)   (1.84)   (1.98)   (2.66)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $18.89   $18.91   $25.60   $27.36   $20.47   $23.62 
                               
Total return4   0.66%5   (6.39%)   4.93%   43.34%   (6.16%)   6.66%
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $9,035   $9,291   $10,232   $116   $76   $156 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets7   0.80%   0.75%   0.70%   0.71%   0.71%   0.70%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived   0.81%   0.75%   0.70%   0.71%   0.71%   0.70%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets7   1.50%   1.33%   0.78%   1.30%   1.65%   1.88%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived   1.49%   1.33%   0.78%   1.30%   1.65%   1.88%
Portfolio turnover   28%   82%   94%   52%   43%   53%
   
1 Ratios have been annualized and total return and portfolio turnover have not been annualized.
2 Calculated using average shares outstanding.
3 The per share amount of realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments does not accord with the amounts reported in the Statements of operations due to the timing of creation of Fund shares in relation to fluctuating market values.
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.
5 Total return during the period 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Financial highlights

Delaware Ivy Balanced Fund Class Y

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $18.85   $25.54   $27.29   $20.43   $23.58   $24.75 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income2   0.12    0.22    0.12    0.24    0.31    0.37 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.01)3   (2.07)   1.28    8.38    (1.57)   1.02 
Total from investment operations   0.11    (1.85)   1.40    8.62    (1.26)   1.39 
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income   (0.12)   (0.16)   (0.11)   (0.28)   (0.34)   (0.36)
Net realized gain       (4.68)   (3.04)   (1.48)   (1.55)   (2.20)
Total dividends and distributions   (0.12)   (4.84)   (3.15)   (1.76)   (1.89)   (2.56)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $18.84   $18.85   $25.54   $27.29   $20.43   $23.58 
                               
Total return4   0.56%5   (6.71%)5   4.59%5   42.81%5   (6.55%)5   6.22%
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $8,927   $10,194   $12,699   $166   $146   $24 6 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets7   1.06%   1.07%   1.04%   1.07%   1.10%   1.09%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived7   1.09%   1.07%   1.08%   1.10%   1.11%   1.09%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   1.24%   1.01%   0.44%   0.97%   1.27%   1.49%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived   1.21%   1.01%   0.40%   0.94%   1.26%   1.49%
Portfolio turnover   28%   82%   94%   52%   43%   53%
   
1 Ratios have been annualized and total return and portfolio turnover have not been annualized.
2 Calculated using average shares outstanding.
3 The per share amount of realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments does not accord with the amounts reported in the Statements of operations due to the timing of creation of Fund shares in relation to fluctuating market values.
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.
5 Total return during the period reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor. 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Ivy Natural Resources Fund Class A

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $15.75   $16.92   $12.42   $7.85   $13.45   $14.82 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income2   0.12    0.35    0.21    0.09    0.13    0.12 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   0.01    (1.20)   4.61    4.51    (5.51)   (1.49)
Total from investment operations   0.13    (0.85)   4.82    4.60    (5.38)   (1.37)
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income       (0.32)   (0.32)   (0.03)   (0.22)    
Total dividends and distributions       (0.32)   (0.32)   (0.03)   (0.22)    
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $15.88   $15.75   $16.92   $12.42   $7.85   $13.45 
                               
Total return3   0.83%4   (5.03%)4   39.47%   58.68%   (40.58%)   (9.31%)
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $137,308   $150,383   $170,746   $1365   $1025   $2185 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets6   1.33%   1.44%   1.82%   1.84%   1.77%   1.59%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived6   1.54%   1.65%   1.82%   1.84%   1.77%   1.59%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   1.53%   2.20%   1.57%   0.82%   1.05%   0.82%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived   1.32%   1.99%   1.57%   0.82%   1.05%   0.82%
Portfolio turnover   17%   48%   116%   52%   44%   21%
   
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 and does not reflect the impact of a sales charge.
4 Total return during the period reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor. 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Financial highlights

Delaware Ivy Natural Resources Fund Class C

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $12.71   $13.81   $10.22   $6.48   $11.13   $12.33 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income2   0.05    0.19    0.09    0.01    0.03    0.03 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   0.01    (0.98)   3.77    3.74    (4.55)   (1.23)
Total from investment operations   0.06    (0.79)   3.86    3.75    (4.52)   (1.20)
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income       (0.31)   (0.27)   (0.01)   (0.13)    
Total dividends and distributions       (0.31)   (0.27)   (0.01)   (0.13)    
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $12.77   $12.71   $13.81   $10.22   $6.48   $11.13 
                               
Total return3   0.47%4   (5.76%)4   38.45%   57.83%   (41.02%)   (9.73%)
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $2,972   $3,846   $3,460   $35   $55   $215 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets6   2.08%   2.20%   2.52%   2.49%   2.48%   2.07%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived6   2.29%   2.42%   2.52%   2.49%   2.48%   2.07%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   0.73%   1.46%   0.84%   0.07%   0.30%   0.28%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived   0.52%   1.24%   0.84%   0.07%   0.03%   0.28%
Portfolio turnover   17%   48%   116%   52%   44%   21%
   
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 and does not reflect the impact of a sales charge.
4 Total return during the period reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor. 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Ivy Natural Resources Fund Class I

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $16.52   $17.72   $12.99   $8.18   $14.06   $15.50 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income2   0.14    0.42    0.31    0.16    0.21    0.20 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   0.02    (1.25)   4.82    4.73    (5.74)   (1.57)
Total from investment operations   0.16    (0.83)   5.13    4.89    (5.53)   (1.37)
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income       (0.37)   (0.40)   (0.08)   (0.35)   (0.07)
Total dividends and distributions       (0.37)   (0.40)   (0.08)   (0.35)   (0.07)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $16.68   $16.52   $17.72   $12.99   $8.18   $14.06 
                               
Total return3   0.97%4   (4.73%)4   40.30%   59.85%   (40.26%)   (8.86%)
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $65,342   $76,474   $84,343   $715   $545   $1065 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets6   1.08%   1.11%   1.21%   1.20%   1.19%   1.10%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived6   1.29%   1.14%   1.21%   1.20%   1.19%   1.10%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   1.76%   2.52%   2.17%   1.46%   1.63%   1.30%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived   1.55%   2.49%   2.17%   1.46%   1.63%   1.30%
Portfolio turnover   17%   48%   116%   52%   44%   21%
   
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.
4 Total return during the period 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Financial highlights

Delaware Ivy Natural Resources Fund Class R

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $15.52   $16.69   $12.25   $7.75   $13.26   $14.63 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income2   0.10    0.32    0.22    0.09    0.13    0.10 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   0.01    (1.19)   4.54    4.45    (5.42)   (1.47)
Total from investment operations   0.11    (0.87)   4.76    4.54    (5.29)   (1.37)
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income       (0.30)   (0.32)   (0.04)   (0.22)    
Total dividends and distributions       (0.30)   (0.32)   (0.04)   (0.22)    
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $15.63   $15.52   $16.69   $12.25   $7.75   $13.26 
                               
Total return3   0.71%4   (5.21%)4   39.60%   58.67%   (40.53%)   (9.36%)
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $9,838   $12,202   $14,145   $125   $75   $155 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets6   1.58%   1.64%   1.78%   1.77%   1.76%   1.67%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived6   1.79%   1.66%   1.78%   1.77%   1.76%   1.67%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   1.24%   2.03%   1.60%   0.90%   1.06%   0.73%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived   1.03%   2.01%   1.60%   0.90%   1.06%   0.73%
Portfolio turnover   17%   48%   116%   52%   44%   21%
   
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.
4 Total return during the period reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor. 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Ivy Natural Resources Fund Class R6

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $16.56   $17.79   $13.03   $8.21   $14.12   $15.58 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income2   0.16    0.42    0.36    0.18    0.23    0.23 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   3   (1.24)   4.82    4.73    (5.75)   (1.59)
Total from investment operations   0.16    (0.82)   5.18    4.91    (5.52)   (1.36)
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income       (0.41)   (0.42)   (0.09)   (0.39)   (0.10)
Total dividends and distributions       (0.41)   (0.42)   (0.09)   (0.39)   (0.10)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $16.72   $16.56   $17.79   $13.03   $8.21   $14.12 
                               
Total return4   0.97%5   (4.63%)5   40.61%   59.94%   (40.11%)   (8.71%)
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $5,275   $4,213   $2,228   $16   $36   $56 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets7   1.02%   1.03%   1.04%   0.99%   1.02%   0.93%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived7   1.23%   1.07%   1.04%   0.99%   1.02%   0.93%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   1.89%   2.49%   2.46%   1.64%   1.81%   1.48%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived   1.68%   2.45%   2.46%   1.64%   1.81%   1.48%
Portfolio turnover   17%   48%   116%   52%   44%   21%
   
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.
5 Total return during the period 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Financial highlights

Delaware Ivy Natural Resources Fund Class Y

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $16.19   $17.38   $12.74   $8.04   $13.79   $15.21 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income2   0.12    0.38    0.28    0.13    0.17    0.16 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   0.01    (1.24)   4.73    4.63    (5.63)   (1.54)
Total from investment operations   0.13    (0.86)   5.01    4.76    (5.46)   (1.38)
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income       (0.33)   (0.37)   (0.06)   (0.29)   (0.04)
Total dividends and distributions       (0.33)   (0.37)   (0.06)   (0.29)   (0.04)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $16.32   $16.19   $17.38   $12.74   $8.04   $13.79 
                               
Total return3   0.80%4   (4.95%)4   40.08%   59.33%   (40.40%)   (9.03%)
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $11,365   $12,632   $14,348   $115   $85   $185 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets6   1.33%   1.35%   1.42%   1.42%   1.42%   1.33%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived6   1.54%   1.38%   1.42%   1.42%   1.42%   1.33%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   1.53%   2.27%   1.97%   1.23%   1.39%   1.09%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived   1.32%   2.24%   1.97%   1.23%   1.39%   1.09%
Portfolio turnover   17%   48%   116%   52%   44%   21%
   
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.
4 Total return during the period reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor. 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Ivy Science and Technology Fund Class A

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $42.38   $63.48   $92.04   $59.85   $65.00   $65.33 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment loss2   (0.11)   (0.24)   (0.66)   (0.55)   (0.38)   (0.30)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   1.17    (8.49)   2.73    40.68    3.45    7.42 
Total from investment operations   1.06    (8.73)   2.07    40.13    3.07    7.12 
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net realized gain       (12.37)   (30.63)   (7.94)   (8.22)   (7.45)
Total dividends and distributions       (12.37)   (30.63)   (7.94)   (8.22)   (7.45)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $43.44   $42.38   $63.48   $92.04   $59.85   $65.00 
                               
Total return3   2.50%   (12.32%)   (0.21%)   67.65%   2.98%   12.63%
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $3,012,356   $3,186,208   $4,958,005   $5,6964   $3,6264   $3,9564 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets5   1.20%   1.21%   1.13%   1.14%   1.18%   1.20%
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets   (0.51%)   (0.51%)   (0.76%)   (0.66%)   (0.54%)   (0.45%)
Portfolio turnover   16%   51%   53%   9%   23%   14%
   
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 and does not reflect the impact of a sales charge.
4 Net assets reported in millions.
5 Expense ratios do not include expenses of any investment companies in which the Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Financial highlights

Delaware Ivy Science and Technology Fund Class C

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $24.76   $43.75   $72.44   $48.52   $54.26   $56.20 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment loss2   (0.16)   (0.46)   (1.04)   (0.95)   (0.76)   (0.67)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   0.68    (6.16)   2.62    32.81    3.07    6.18 
Total from investment operations   0.52    (6.62)   1.58    31.86    2.31    5.51 
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net realized gain       (12.37)   (30.27)   (7.94)   (8.05)   (7.45)
Total dividends and distributions       (12.37)   (30.27)   (7.94)   (8.05)   (7.45)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $25.28   $24.76   $43.75   $72.44   $48.52   $54.26 
                               
Total return3   2.10%   (13.14%)   (1.00%)   66.37%   2.17%   11.79%
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $82,795   $109,544   $237,610   $4134   $4074   $5324 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets5   1.95%   2.14%   1.92%   1.92%   1.95%   1.94%
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets   (1.27%)   (1.45%)   (1.56%)   (1.45%)   (1.31%)   (1.18%)
Portfolio turnover   16%   51%   53%   9%   23%   14%
   
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 and does not reflect the impact of a sales charge.
4 Net assets reported in millions.
5 Expense ratios do not include expenses of any investment companies in which the Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Ivy Science and Technology Fund Class I

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $54.09   $76.68   $105.32   $67.65   $72.51   $71.85 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment loss2   (0.07)   (0.17)   (0.60)   (0.45)   (0.27)   (0.17)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   1.50    (10.05)   2.83    46.06    3.71    8.28 
Total from investment operations   1.43    (10.22)   2.23    45.61    3.44    8.11 
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net realized gain       (12.37)   (30.87)   (7.94)   (8.30)   (7.45)
Total dividends and distributions       (12.37)   (30.87)   (7.94)   (8.30)   (7.45)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $55.52   $54.09   $76.68   $105.32   $67.65   $72.51 
                               
Total return3   2.65%   (12.14%)   (0.04%)   67.96%   3.17%   12.88%
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $1,156,874   $1,281,422   $2,354,813   $2,8784   $1,9384   $2,2034 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets5   0.95%   0.99%   0.96%   0.96%   0.98%   0.98%
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets   (0.26%)   (0.29%)   (0.59%)   (0.48%)   (0.34%)   (0.23%)
Portfolio turnover   16%   51%   53%   9%   23%   14%
   
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.
4 Net assets reported in millions.
5 Expense ratios do not include expenses of any investment companies in which the Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Financial highlights

Delaware Ivy Science and Technology Fund Class R

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $38.46   $59.21   $87.86   $57.58   $62.89   $63.68 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment loss2   (0.15)   (0.38)   (0.97)   (0.85)   (0.63)   (0.52)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   1.07    (8.00)   2.69    39.07    3.37    7.18 
Total from investment operations   0.92    (8.38)   1.72    38.22    2.74    6.66 
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net realized gain       (12.37)   (30.37)   (7.94)   (8.05)   (7.45)
Total dividends and distributions       (12.37)   (30.37)   (7.94)   (8.05)   (7.45)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $39.38   $38.46   $59.21   $87.86   $57.58   $62.89 
                               
Total return3   2.39%   (12.65%)   (0.63%)   66.99%   2.57%   12.23%
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $89,143   $94,005   $120,945   $1514   $1104   $1274 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets5   1.45%   1.57%   1.55%   1.55%   1.57%   1.56%
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets   (0.76%)   (0.86%)   (1.18%)   (1.08%)   (0.93%)   (0.81%)
Portfolio turnover   16%   51%   53%   9%   23%   14%
   
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.
4 Net assets reported in millions.
5 Expense ratios do not include expenses of any investment companies in which the Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Ivy Science and Technology Fund Class R6

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $55.11   $77.75   $106.48   $68.24   $73.03   $72.20 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment loss2   (0.07)   (0.09)   (0.45)   (0.32)   (0.15)   (0.04)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   1.53    (10.18)   2.84    46.50    3.75    8.32 
Total from investment operations   1.46    (10.27)   2.39    46.18    3.60    8.28 
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net realized gain       (12.37)   (31.12)   (7.94)   (8.39)   (7.45)
Total dividends and distributions       (12.37)   (31.12)   (7.94)   (8.39)   (7.45)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $56.57   $55.11   $77.75   $106.48   $68.24   $73.03 
                               
Total return3   2.65%   (12.02%)   0.10%   68.22%   3.34%   13.07%
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $113,424   $108,424   $173,276   $1924   $964   $1014 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets5   0.92%   0.86%   0.81%   0.81%   0.83%   0.82%
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets   (0.23%)   (0.15%)   (0.44%)   (0.33%)   (0.20%)   (0.05%)
Portfolio turnover   16%   51%   53%   9%   23%   14%
   
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.
4 Net assets reported in millions.
5 Expense ratios do not include expenses of any investment companies in which the Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Ivy Science and Technology Fund Class Y

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $48.45   $70.42   $98.99   $64.00   $69.01   $68.90 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment loss2   (0.13)   (0.28)   (0.74)   (0.58)   (0.40)   (0.31)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   1.34    (9.32)   2.79    43.51    3.60    7.87 
Total from investment operations   1.21    (9.60)   2.05    42.93    3.20    7.56 
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net realized gain       (12.37)   (30.62)   (7.94)   (8.21)   (7.45)
Total dividends and distributions       (12.37)   (30.62)   (7.94)   (8.21)   (7.45)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $49.66   $48.45   $70.42   $98.99   $64.00   $69.01 
                               
Total return3   2.50%   (12.34%)   (0.22%)4   67.64%4   2.98%4   12.64%4
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $220,930   $229,962   $351,136   $4555   $3405   $4425 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets6   1.20%   1.23%   1.14%   1.14%   1.18%   1.20%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived6   1.20%   1.23%   1.20%   1.20%   1.22%   1.21%
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets   (0.51%)   (0.53%)   (0.78%)   (0.66%)   (0.54%)   (0.44%)
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets prior to fees waived   (0.51%)   (0.53%)   (0.84%)   (0.72%)   (0.58%)   (0.45%)
Portfolio turnover   16%   51%   53%   9%   23%   14%
   
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.
4 Total return during the period reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor. 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Real Estate Securities Fund Class A

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $16.43   $27.72   $24.82   $18.83   $24.45   $22.41 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income2   0.21    0.30    0.21    0.17    0.30    0.30 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (1.11)   (5.87)   6.44    6.22    (3.61)   3.35 
Total from investment operations   (0.90)   (5.57)   6.65    6.39    (3.31)   3.65 
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income   (0.22)   (0.40)   (0.14)   (0.25)   (0.32)   (0.33)
Net realized gain       (5.32)   (3.61)   (0.15)   (1.99)   (1.28)
Total dividends and distributions   (0.22)   (5.72)   (3.75)   (0.40)   (2.31)   (1.61)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $15.31   $16.43   $27.72   $24.82   $18.83   $24.45 
                               
Total return3   (5.53%)4   (20.26%)4   26.90%   34.24%4   (15.35%)4   16.83%4 
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $72,148   $86,795   $143,562   $1305   $1225   $1735 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets6   1.20%   1.29%   1.38%   1.45%   1.43%   1.44%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived6   1.57%   1.57%   1.38%   1.55%   1.53%   1.54%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   2.52%   1.39%   0.74%   0.79%   1.21%   1.29%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived   2.15%   1.11%   0.74%   0.69%   1.11%   1.19%
Portfolio turnover   23%   57%   43%   76%   59%   69%
   
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 and does not reflect the impact of a sales charge.
4 Total return during the period reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor. 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Real Estate Securities Fund Class C

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $15.60   $26.73   $24.11   $18.32   $23.86   $21.90 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income (loss)2   0.13    0.10    (0.07)   0.06    0.12    0.17 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (1.03)   (5.66)   6.27    5.96    (3.52)   3.21 
Total from investment operations   (0.90)   (5.56)   6.20    6.02    (3.40)   3.38 
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income   (0.16)   (0.25)       (0.08)   (0.15)   (0.14)
Net realized gain       (5.32)   (3.58)   (0.15)   (1.99)   (1.28)
Total dividends and distributions   (0.16)   (5.57)   (3.58)   (0.23)   (2.14)   (1.42)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $14.54   $15.60   $26.73   $24.11   $18.32   $23.86 
                               
Total return3   (5.82%)4   (21.00%)4   25.74%   33.03%4   (15.99%)4   15.90%4
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $561   $815   $1,707   $25   $35   $65 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets6   1.95%   2.19%   2.33%   2.33%   2.25%   2.19%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived6   2.55%   2.76%   2.33%   2.43%   2.35%   2.29%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets   1.69%   0.49%   (0.24%)   0.27%   0.50%   0.74%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets prior to fees waived   1.09%   (0.08%)   (0.24%)   0.17%   0.40%   0.64%
Portfolio turnover   23%   57%   43%   76%   59%   69%
   
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 and does not reflect the impact of a sales charge.
4 Total return during the period reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor. 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Real Estate Securities Fund Class I

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $16.70   $28.05   $25.05   $18.99   $24.63   $22.57 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income2   0.23    0.38    0.29    0.25    0.38    0.39 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (1.11)   (5.97)   6.52    6.27    (3.62)   3.36 
Total from investment operations   (0.88)   (5.59)   6.81    6.52    (3.24)   3.75 
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income   (0.24)   (0.44)   (0.20)   (0.31)   (0.41)   (0.41)
Net realized gain       (5.32)   (3.61)   (0.15)   (1.99)   (1.28)
Total dividends and distributions   (0.24)   (5.76)   (3.81)   (0.46)   (2.40)   (1.69)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $15.58   $16.70   $28.05   $25.05   $18.99   $24.63 
                               
Total return3   (5.33%)4   (20.07%)4   27.32%   34.68%4   (15.01%)4   17.22%4
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $48,716   $64,516   $133,161   $1275   $1215   $1605 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets6   0.95%   1.00%   1.09%   1.08%   1.08%   1.07%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived6   1.22%   1.09%   1.09%   1.18%   1.18%   1.17%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   2.73%   1.74%   1.01%   1.15%   1.54%   1.65%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived   2.46%   1.65%   1.01%   1.05%   1.44%   1.55%
Portfolio turnover   23%   57%   43%   76%   59%   69%
   
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.
4 Total return during the period 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Real Estate Securities Fund Class R

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $16.36   $27.66   $24.78   $18.81   $24.42   $22.39 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income2   0.18    0.20    0.12    0.13    0.27    0.25 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (1.09)   (5.82)   6.44    6.20    (3.62)   3.34 
Total from investment operations   (0.91)   (5.62)   6.56    6.33    (3.35)   3.59 
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income   (0.19)   (0.36)   (0.07)   (0.21)   (0.27)   (0.28)
Net realized gain       (5.32)   (3.61)   (0.15)   (1.99)   (1.28)
Total dividends and distributions   (0.19)   (5.68)   (3.68)   (0.36)   (2.26)   (1.56)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $15.26   $16.36   $27.66   $24.78   $18.81   $24.42 
                               
Total return3   (5.59%)4   (20.50%)4   26.55%   33.88%4   (15.51%)4   16.57%4
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $349   $497   $555   $5,6   $5,6   $15 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets7   1.45%   1.54%   1.69%   1.67%   1.69%   1.64%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived7   1.72%   1.65%   1.69%   1.77%   1.79%   1.74%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   2.16%   0.93%   0.42%   0.61%   1.07%   1.05%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived   1.89%   0.82%   0.42%   0.51%   0.97%   0.95%
Portfolio turnover   23%   57%   43%   76%   59%   69%
   
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.
4 Total return during the period reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor. 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Delaware Real Estate Securities Fund Class R6

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $16.74   $28.10   $25.09   $19.02   $24.66   $22.59 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income2   0.24    0.28    0.36    0.28    0.43    0.57 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (1.13)   (5.86)   6.50    6.28    (3.64)   3.23 
Total from investment operations   (0.89)   (5.58)   6.86    6.56    (3.21)   3.80 
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income   (0.24)   (0.46)   (0.24)   (0.34)   (0.44)   (0.45)
Net realized gain       (5.32)   (3.61)   (0.15)   (1.99)   (1.28)
Total dividends and distributions   (0.24)   (5.78)   (3.85)   (0.49)   (2.43)   (1.73)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $15.61   $16.74   $28.10   $25.09   $19.02   $24.66 
                               
Total return3   (5.34%)4   (19.99%)4   27.48%   34.84%4   (14.86%)4   17.42%4
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $1,674   $1,973   $1,112   $15   $5,6   $15 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets7   0.90%   0.99%   0.93%   0.94%   0.94%   0.91%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived7   1.16%   1.06%   0.93%   1.04%   1.04%   1.01%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   2.83%   1.38%   1.26%   1.26%   1.70%   2.40%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived   2.57%   1.31%   1.26%   1.16%   1.60%   2.30%
Portfolio turnover   23%   57%   43%   76%   59%   69%
   
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.
4 Total return during the period 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Financial highlights

Delaware Real Estate Securities Fund Class Y

Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:

   Six months
ended
9/30/231
   Year ended
   (Unaudited)   3/31/23   3/31/22   3/31/21   3/31/20   3/31/19 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $16.60   $27.79   $24.87   $18.86   $24.48   $22.44 
                               
Income (loss) from investment operations:                              
Net investment income2   0.20    0.43    0.23    0.21    0.33    0.34 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (1.10)   (6.02)   6.45    6.23    (3.60)   3.34 
Total from investment operations   (0.90)   (5.59)   6.68    6.44    (3.27)   3.68 
                               
Less dividends and distributions from:                              
Net investment income   (0.21)   (0.28)   (0.15)   (0.28)   (0.36)   (0.36)
Net realized gain       (5.32)   (3.61)   (0.15)   (1.99)   (1.28)
Total dividends and distributions   (0.21)   (5.60)   (3.76)   (0.43)   (2.35)   (1.64)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $15.49   $16.60   $27.79   $24.87   $18.86   $24.48 
                               
Total return3   (5.44%)4   (20.27%)4   26.98%   34.45%4   (15.21%)4   16.99%4
                               
Ratios and supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted)  $2,616   $3,481   $90,376   $705   $635   $905 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets6   1.20%   1.25%   1.31%   1.30%   1.29%   1.28%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived6   1.44%   1.29%   1.31%   1.40%   1.39%   1.38%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets   2.44%   1.79%   0.82%   0.95%   1.35%   1.45%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived   2.20%   1.75%   0.82%   0.85%   1.25%   1.35%
Portfolio turnover   23%   57%   43%   76%   59%   69%
   
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.
4 Total return during the period reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor. 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 Fund invests.

See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Notes to financial statements

Ivy Funds September 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

Ivy Funds (Trust) is organized as a Delaware statutory trust and offers 30 series. These financial statements and the related notes pertain to 7 funds: Delaware Climate Solutions Fund, Delaware Global Real Estate Fund, Delaware Ivy Asset Strategy Fund, Delaware Ivy Balanced Fund, Delaware Ivy Natural Resources Fund, Delaware Ivy Science and Technology Fund, and Delaware Real Estate Securities Fund (each, a Fund or collectively, the Funds). The Trust is an open-end investment company. Delaware Ivy Asset Strategy Fund, Delaware Ivy Balanced Fund, Delaware Ivy Natural Resources Fund, and Delaware Real Estate Securities Fund are considered diversified under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (1940 Act). Delaware Climate Solutions Fund, Delaware Global Real Estate Fund, and Delaware Ivy Science and Technology Fund are considered nondiversified.

Each Fund offers Class A, Class C, Class I, Class R, Class R6, and Class Y shares. Class A shares are subject to an initial sales charge. There is no front-end sales charge when you purchase $1 million or more of Class A shares. However, if Delaware Distributors, L.P. (DDLP) paid your financial intermediary a commission on your purchase of $1 million or more of Class A shares, you will have to pay a limited contingent deferred sales charge (Limited CDSC) of 1.00% if you redeem these shares within the first 18 months after your purchase, unless a specific waiver of the Limited CDSC applies. Class C shares have no upfront sales charge, but are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) of 1.00%, which will be incurred if redeemed during the first 12 months. Class I, Class R, Class R6, and Class Y shares are not subject to a sales charge and are offered for sale exclusively to certain eligible investors. In addition, Class R6 shares do not pay any service fees, sub-accounting fees, and/or sub-transfer agency fees to any brokers, dealers, or other financial intermediaries.

1. Significant Accounting Policies

Each Fund 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 Funds.

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 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 settlement 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 (the Policy). Fixed income security valuations and CDS contracts are then reviewed by DMC as part of its duties as each Fund’s 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 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. 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. Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are valued at the mean between the bid and the ask prices, which approximates fair value. Interpolated values are derived when the settlement date of the contract is an interim date for which quotations are not available. Futures contracts are valued at the daily quoted settlement prices. Generally, other securities and assets for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by DMC. Subject to the oversight of the Trust’s Board of Trustees (Board), DMC, as valuation designee, has adopted policies and procedures to fair value securities for which market quotations are not readily available consistent with the requirements of Rule 2a-5 under the 1940 Act. In determining whether market quotations are readily available or fair valuation will be used, various factors will be taken into consideration, such as market closures or suspension of trading in a security. Restricted securities and private placements are valued at fair value.

Federal and Foreign Income Taxes — No provision for federal income taxes has been made as each Fund 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

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Notes to financial statements

Ivy Funds

1. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

make the requisite distributions to shareholders. Each Fund evaluates tax positions taken or expected to be taken in the course of preparing each Fund’s 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 Fund’s tax positions taken or expected to be taken on each Fund’s federal income tax returns through the six months ended September 30, 2023, and for all open tax years (years ended March 31, 2020March 31, 2023), and has concluded that no provision for federal income tax is required in each Fund’s financial statements. In regard to foreign taxes only, each Fund has open tax years in certain foreign countries in which it invests that may date back to the inception of each Fund. If applicable, each Fund recognizes interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense and penalties in “Other” on the “Statements of operations.” During the six months ended September 30, 2023, the Funds did not incur any interest or tax penalties.

Class Accounting — Investment income, common expenses, and realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments are allocated to the various classes of each Fund on the basis of daily net assets of each class. Distribution expenses relating to a specific class are charged directly to that class. Class R6 shares will not be allocated any expenses related to service fees, sub-accounting fees, and/or sub-transfer agency fees paid to brokers, dealers, or other financial intermediaries.

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 Fund 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 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 Fund 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 — The Funds 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, 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, the Funds intend to use either 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, the Funds 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 the Funds 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 Fund are charged directly to that Fund. Other expenses common to various funds within the Delaware Funds by Macquarie® (Delaware 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

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capital gain distributions from any investment companies (Underlying Funds) in which each Fund 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, 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 the Funds are 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 the Funds’ understanding of the applicable country’s tax rules and rates. Each Fund 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. Delaware Global Real Estate Fund, Delaware Ivy Asset Strategy Fund, Delaware Ivy Balanced Fund, and Delaware Real Estate Securities Fund declare and pay dividends quarterly. Delaware Climate Solutions Fund, Delaware Ivy Natural Resources Fund, and Delaware Ivy Science and Technology Fund declare and pay dividends annually. Each Fund declares and pays distributions from net realized gain on investments, if any, at least annually. Each Fund may distribute more frequently, if necessary for tax purposes. Dividends and distributions, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date.

Each Fund 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 and transfer agent fees and expenses” with the corresponding expenses offset included under “Less expenses paid indirectly.”

2. Investment Management, Administration Agreements, and Other Transactions with Affiliates

In accordance with the terms of its respective investment management agreement, each Fund pays DMC, a series of Macquarie Investment Management Business Trust and the investment manager, an annual fee which is calculated daily and paid monthly, based on each Fund’s average daily net assets as follows:

Fund   Management Fee (annual rate as a percentage of average daily net assets)
Delaware Climate Solutions Fund   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;
    0.75% of net assets over $5 billion and up to $10 billion;
    0.74% of net assets over $10 billion.
     
Delaware Global Real Estate Fund   0.95% of net assets up to $1 billion;
    0.92% of net assets over $1 billion and up to $2 billion;
    0.87% of net assets over $2 billion and up to $3 billion;
    0.84% of net assets over $3 billion and up to $5 billion;
    0.82% of net assets over $5 billion and up to $10 billion;
    0.80% of net assets over $10 billion.
     
Delaware Ivy Asset Strategy Fund   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 and up to $28 billion;
    0.545% of net assets over $28 billion and up to $53 billion;
    0.54% of net assets over $53 billion.

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Notes to financial statements

Ivy Funds

2. Investment Management, Administration Agreements, and Other Transactions with Affiliates (continued)

Fund   Management Fee (annual rate as a percentage of average daily net assets)
Delaware Ivy Balanced Fund   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 and up to $5 billion;
    0.54% of net assets over $5 billion and up to $10 billion;
    0.53% of net assets over $10 billion.
     
Delaware Ivy Natural Resources Fund   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.
     
Delaware Ivy Science and Technology Fund   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 $8 billion;
    0.755% of net assets over $8 billion and up to $13 billion;
    0.75% of net assets over $13 billion.
     
Delaware Real Estate Securities Fund   0.90% of net assets up to $1 billion;
    0.87% of net assets over $1 billion and up to $2 billion;
    0.84% of net assets over $2 billion and up to $3 billion;
    0.80% of net assets over $3 billion and up to $5 billion;
    0.76% of net assets over $5 billion and up to $10 billion;
    0.72% of net assets over $10 billion.

DMC has entered into sub-advisory agreements with the following entities on behalf of the Funds:

Under agreements between DMC and each of Macquarie Investment Management Europe Limited (MIMEL) and Macquarie Investment Management Global Limited (MIMGL), each of MIMEL and MIMGL serves as sub-advisor to Delaware Global Real Estate Securities Fund and Delaware Real Estate Securities Fund, and along with DMC, are responsible for its day to day management. In addition, DMC may also seek investment advice and recommendations from MIMEL and MIMGL and may permit MIMEL and MIMGL to execute Fund security trades on behalf of DMC and exercise investment discretion for securities in certain markets where DMC believes it will be beneficial to utilize their specialized market knowledge.

Macquarie Investment Management Austria Kapitalanlage AG (MIMAK), is a part of Macquarie Asset Management (MAM). MAM is the marketing name for certain companies comprising the asset management division of Macquarie Group Limited. DMC and MIMAK are primarily responsible for the day-to-day management of the Delaware Ivy Asset Strategy Fund and Delaware Ivy Balanced Fund portfolios. In addition, DMC may also seek fixed income investment advice and recommendations from MIMAK and DMC may also permit MIMAK to execute Fund security trades on behalf of DMC and exercise investment discretion for securities in certain markets where DMC believes it will be beneficial to utilize MIMAK’s specialized market knowledge. For its services, MIMAK receives a sub-advisory fee from DMC.

With respect to Delaware Ivy Asset Strategy Fund and Delaware Ivy Balanced Fund, MIMEL serves as sub-advisor. DMC may seek investment advice and recommendations from MIMEL and DMC may also permit MIMEL to execute Fund security trades on behalf of DMC and exercise investment discretion for securities in certain markets where DMC believes it will be beneficial to utilize MIMEL’s specialized market knowledge.

MIMGL serve as sub-advisor to Delaware Ivy Climate Solutions, Delaware Ivy Asset Strategy, Delaware Ivy Balanced, Delaware Ivy Natural Resources and Delaware Ivy Science and Technology Funds, executing security trades on behalf of DMC. MIMGL also exercises investment

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discretion for securities in certain markets where DMC believes it will be beneficial to utilize MIMGL’s specialized market knowledge for Delaware Ivy Asset Strategy Fund and Delaware Ivy Balanced Fund.

Delaware Investments Fund Services Company (DIFSC), an affiliate of DMC, provides fund accounting and financial administrative oversight services to each Fund. For these services, DIFSC’s fees are calculated daily and paid monthly, based on the aggregate daily net assets of all funds within the Delaware Funds at the following annual rates: 0.00475% of the first $35 billion; 0.0040% of the next $10 billion; 0.0025% of the next $45 billion; and 0.0015% of aggregate average daily net assets in excess of $90 billion (Total Fee). Each fund in the Delaware 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 September 30, 2023, each Fund paid for these services as follows:

Fund  Fees 
Delaware Climate Solutions Fund  $5,253 
Delaware Global Real Estate Fund   2,503 
Delaware Ivy Asset Strategy Fund   28,897 
Delaware Ivy Balanced Fund   25,506 
Delaware Ivy Natural Resources Fund   5,679 
Delaware Ivy Science and Technology Fund   76,918 
Delaware Real Estate Securities Fund   4,198 

DIFSC is also the transfer agent and dividend disbursing agent of the Funds. For these services, DIFSC’s fees are calculated daily and paid monthly, based on the aggregate daily net assets of the retail funds within the Delaware Funds at the following annual rates: 0.014% of the first $20 billion; 0.011% of the next $5 billion; 0.007% of the next $5 billion; 0.004% of the next $20 billion; 0.002% of the next $25 billion; and 0.0015% of average daily net assets in excess of $75 billion. The fees payable to DIFSC under the shareholder services agreement described above are allocated among all retail funds in the Delaware Funds on a relative NAV basis. These amounts are included on the “Statements of operations” under “Dividend disbursing and transfer agent fees and expenses.” For the six months ended September 30, 2023, each Fund paid for these services as follows:

Fund  Fees 
Delaware Climate Solutions Fund  $6,946 
Delaware Global Real Estate Fund   1,071 
Delaware Ivy Asset Strategy Fund   57,466 
Delaware Ivy Balanced Fund   50,219 
Delaware Ivy Natural Resources Fund   7,858 
Delaware Ivy Science and Technology Fund   160,065 
Delaware Real Estate Securities Fund   4,693 

Pursuant to a sub-transfer agency agreement between DIFSC and BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc. (BNYMIS), BNYMIS provides certain sub-transfer agency services to the Funds. Sub-transfer agency fees are paid by each Fund and are also included on the “Statements of operations” under “Dividend disbursing and transfer agent fees and expenses.” The fees that are calculated daily and paid as invoices are received on a monthly or quarterly basis.

Pursuant to a distribution agreement and distribution plan, each Fund pays DDLP, the distributor and an affiliate of DMC, an annual distribution and service (12b-1) fee of 0.25%, 1.00%, 0.50%, and 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Class A, Class C, Class R, and Class Y shares, respectively. The fees are calculated daily and paid monthly. Class I and Class R6 shares do not pay 12b-1 fees.

DMC has contractually agreed to waive all or a portion of 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 fund operating expenses from exceeding the following percentages of each Fund’s average daily net assets from April 1, 2023 (except as noted) through July 30, 2024. These waivers and reimbursements may only be terminated by agreement of DMC and the Funds. The waivers and reimbursements are accrued daily and received monthly.

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Ivy Funds

2. Investment Management, Administration Agreements, and Other Transactions with Affiliates (continued)

Fund  Operating expense
limitation as a
percentage of average
daily
net assets
all share classes
other than
Class R6
  Operating expense
limitation as
a percentage
of average
daily net assets
Class R6
Delaware Climate Solutions Fund  0.99%  0.83%1
Delaware Global Real Estate Fund  1.04%2  0.89%2
Delaware Ivy Asset Strategy Fund  n/a  n/a
Delaware Ivy Balanced Fund  0.80%3  0.71%3
Delaware Ivy Natural Resources Fund  1.08%  0.92%4
Delaware Ivy Science and Technology Fund  n/a  n/a
Delaware Real Estate Securities Fund  0.95%  0.80%5

1Effective July 31, 2023. Prior to July 31, 2023, the expense limitation was 0.99%.

2Effective July 31, 2023. Prior to July 31, 2023, the expense limitation was 1.05%.

3Effective July 31, 2023.

4Effective July 31, 2023. Prior to July 31, 2023, the expense limitation was 1.08%.

5Effective July 31, 2023. Prior to July 31, 2023, the expense limitation was 0.95%

After consideration of class specific expenses, including 12b-1 fees, the class level operating expense limitation as a percentage of average daily net assets from April 1, 2023 (except as noted) through July 30, 2024 is as follows:

   Operating expense limitation as a percentage of average daily net assets
Fund  Class A  Class C  Class I  Class R  Class R6  Class Y
Delaware Climate Solutions Fund   1.24%   1.99%   0.99%   1.49%   0.83%1   1.24%
Delaware Global Real Estate Fund   1.29%2    2.04%2    1.04%2    1.54%2    0.89%2    1.29%2 
Delaware Ivy Asset Strategy Fund   n/a    n/a    n/a    n/a    n/a    n/a3 
Delaware Ivy Balanced Fund   1.05%4    1.80%4    0.80%4    1.30%4    0.71%4    1.05%4 
Delaware Ivy Natural Resources Fund   1.33%   2.08%   1.08%   1.58%   0.92%5   1.33%
Delaware Ivy Science and Technology Fund   n/a    n/a    n/a    n/a    n/a    n/a 
Delaware Real Estate Securities Fund   1.20%   1.95%   0.95%   1.45%   0.80%6    1.20%

1Effective July 31, 2023. Prior to July 31, 2023, the expense limitation for Class R6 shares was 0.99%.

2Effective July 31, 2023. Prior to July 31, 2023, the expense limitation for Class A, Class C, Class I, Class R, Class R6 and Class Y shares was 1.30%, 2.05%, 1.05%, 1.55%, 1.05% and 1.30% respectively.

3Effective July 31, 2023. Prior to July 31, 2023, the expense limitation for Class Y shares was 1.11%.

4Effective July 31, 2023. Prior to July 31, 2023, the expense limitation for Class I and Class Y shares were 1.34% and 1.07%, respectively.

5Effective July 31, 2023. Prior to July 31, 2023, the expense limitation for Class R6 shares was 1.08%.

6Effective July 31, 2023. Prior to July 31, 2023, the expense limitation for Class R6 shares was 0.95%.

As provided in the investment management agreement, each Fund 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 Fund. These amounts are included on the “Statements of operations” under “Legal fees.” For the six months ended September 30, 2023, each Fund paid for internal legal and regulatory reporting services provided by DMC and/or its affiliates’ employees as follows:

Fund  Fees 
Delaware Climate Solutions Fund  $4,285 
Delaware Global Real Estate Fund   432 
Delaware Ivy Asset Strategy Fund   28,303 

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Fund  Fees 
Delaware Ivy Balanced Fund  $23,290 
Delaware Ivy Natural Resources Fund   3,507 
Delaware Ivy Science and Technology Fund   73,516 
Delaware Real Estate Securities Fund   1,487 

For the six months ended September 30, 2023, DDLP earned commissions on sales of Class A shares for each Fund as follows:

Fund  Class A 
Delaware Climate Solutions Fund  $5,216 
Delaware Global Real Estate Fund   248 
Delaware Ivy Asset Strategy Fund   22,247 
Delaware Ivy Balanced Fund   45,134 
Delaware Ivy Natural Resources Fund   3,427 
Delaware Ivy Science and Technology Fund   117,766 
Delaware Real Estate Securities Fund   2,365 

For the six months ended September 30, 2023, DDLP received gross CDSC commissions on redemptions of each Fund’s Class A and Class C shares and these commissions were entirely used to offset upfront commissions previously paid by DDLP to broker/dealers on sales of those shares. The amounts received were as follows:

Fund  Class A   Class C 
Delaware Climate Solutions Fund  $1,190   $1,759 
Delaware Global Real Estate Fund   7     
Delaware Ivy Asset Strategy Fund   865    917 
Delaware Ivy Balanced Fund   1,502    1,753 
Delaware Ivy Natural Resources Fund   546    118 
Delaware Ivy Science and Technology Fund   3,840    4,125 
Delaware Real Estate Securities Fund   55    16 

Trustees’ fees include expenses accrued by each Fund 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 Funds.

In addition to the management fees and other expenses of a Fund, a Fund 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 Fund 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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Notes to financial statements

Ivy Funds

2. Investment Management, Administration Agreements, and Other Transactions with Affiliates (continued)

A summary of the transactions in affiliated companies during the six months September 30, 2023 was as follows:

   Value,
beginning
of period
   Gross
additions
   Gross
reductions(1)
   Net
realized
gain (loss)
on
affiliated
investments
   Net change in
unrealized
appreciation
(depreciation)
on affiliated investments
   Value,
end of
period
   Shares 
Delaware Ivy Asset Strategy Fund
Common Stocks—0.00%
Media Group Holdings Series H=,†          $(407,951)      $407,951       $640,301 
Media Group Holdings Series T=,†                           80,253 
Total  $   $   $(407,951)  $   $407,951   $      

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.
(1) The amount shown included return of capital.

3. Investments

For the six months ended September 30, 2023, each Fund made purchases and sales of investment securities other than short-term investments as follows:

Fund  Purchases
other than
US government
securities
   Purchases of
US government
securities
   Sales
other than
US government
securities
   Sales of
US government
securities
 
Delaware Climate Solutions Fund  $12,640,176   $   $51,213,900   $ 
Delaware Global Real Estate Fund   8,462,778        12,799,568     
Delaware Ivy Asset Strategy Fund   332,080,144    79,036,972    398,855,664    91,446,837 
Delaware Ivy Balanced Fund   203,610,611    230,116,356    293,285,419    241,464,680 
Delaware Ivy Natural Resources Fund   41,344,204        67,097,855     
Delaware Ivy Science and Technology Fund   792,767,643        919,240,248     
Delaware Real Estate Securities Fund   33,015,476        52,325,056     

At September 30, 2023, 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 September 30, 2023, the cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments and derivatives for each Fund were as follows:

Fund  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
 
Delaware Climate Solutions Fund  $196,406,300   $20,688,281   $(34,894,174)  $(14,205,893)
Delaware Global Real Estate Fund   29,134,166    3,085,882    (3,527,155)   (441,273)
Delaware Ivy Asset Strategy Fund   2,089,839,026    647,501,013    (1,059,057,100)   (411,556,087)
Delaware Ivy Balanced Fund   1,341,029,731    210,078,645    (99,314,360)   110,764,285 
Delaware Ivy Natural Resources Fund   265,229,016    36,460,771    (68,153,999)   (31,693,228)
Delaware Ivy Science and Technology Fund   3,441,676,749    1,604,776,687    (362,397,903)   1,242,378,784 
Delaware Real Estate Securities Fund   87,376,488    43,416,571    (4,622,515)   38,794,056 
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For federal income tax purposes, capital loss carryforwards may be carried forward and applied against future capital gains. At March 31, 2023, the Funds had capital loss carryforwards available to offset future realized capital gains as follows:

   Loss carryforward character     
   Short-term   Long-term   Total 
Delaware Climate Solutions Fund  $58,590,591   $97,782,264   $156,372,855 
Delaware Global Real Estate Fund   415,906        415,906 
Delaware Ivy Balanced Fund   118,094,211        118,094,211 
Delaware Ivy Natural Resources Fund   274,432,290    323,203,510    597,635,800 

US GAAP defines fair value as the price that each Fund 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 Fund’s investment in its entirety is 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 Fund’s 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 Fund 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 Fund’s investments by fair value hierarchy levels as of September 30, 2023:

   Delaware
Climate
Solutions Fund
 
   Level 1 
Securities    
Assets:    
Common Stocks  $182,200,407 
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Ivy Funds

3. Investments (continued)

   Delaware
Global Real
Estate Fund
 
   Level 1 
Securities    
Assets:    
Common Stocks  $28,692,893 
   Delaware Ivy Asset Strategy Fund 
   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 
Securities                    
Assets:                    
Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations  $   $4,884,965   $   $4,884,965 
Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities       60,341,527        60,341,527 
Bullion       68,457,489        68,457,489 
Common Stocks                    
Communication Services   107,059,957        1,377,759    108,437,716 
Consumer Discretionary   126,253,803        1    126,253,803 
Consumer Staples   89,938,875            89,938,875 
Energy   78,432,210            78,432,210 
Financials   167,095,184            167,095,184 
Healthcare   160,055,359            160,055,359 
Industrials   124,529,033            124,529,033 
Information Technology   217,328,949    20,196,099        237,525,048 
Materials   12,076,470            12,076,470 
Utilities   30,186,126            30,186,126 
Convertible Bond           3,905,389    3,905,389 
Corporate Bonds       234,368,866        234,368,866 
Exchange-Traded Funds   57,116,592            57,116,592 
Loan Agreements       39,730,092        39,730,092 
Municipal Bonds       1,376,895        1,376,895 
Non-Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations       6,043,230        6,043,230 
Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities       18,108,776        18,108,776 
Preferred Stock   13,904,243            13,904,243 
Sovereign Bonds       2,355,928        2,355,928 
US Treasury Obligations       29,021,051        29,021,051 
Short-Term Investments   4,379,488            4,379,488 
Total Value of Securities  $1,188,356,289   $484,884,918   $5,283,148   $1,678,524,355 
                     
Derivatives2                    
Assets:                    
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts  $   $19,625   $   $19,625 
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   Delaware Ivy Asset Strategy Fund 
   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 
Futures Contracts  $115,503   $   $   $115,503 
Liabilities:                    
Futures Contracts  $(376,544)  $   $   $(376,544)

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.

2Forward foreign currency exchange contracts and futures contracts are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument at the period end.

   Delaware Ivy Balanced Fund 
   Level 1   Level 2   Total 
Securities               
Assets:               
Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations  $   $14,216,407   $14,216,407 
Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities       146,381,917    146,381,917 
Common Stocks   908,433,609        908,433,609 
Corporate Bonds       135,848,952    135,848,952 
Exchange-Traded Funds   55,506,100        55,506,100 
Non-Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations       1,717,188    1,717,188 
Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities       41,429,360    41,429,360 
Sovereign Bonds       5,493,096    5,493,096 
US Treasury Obligations       136,910,100    136,910,100 
Short-Term Investments   5,963,312        5,963,312 
Total Value of Securities  $969,903,021   $481,997,020   $1,451,900,041 
                
Derivatives1               
Assets:               
Futures Contracts  $806,128   $   $806,128 
Liabilities:               
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts  $   $(8,499)  $(8,499)
Futures Contracts   (903,654)       (903,654)

1Forward foreign currency exchange contracts and futures contracts are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument at the period end.

   Delaware Ivy Natural Resources Fund 
   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 
Securities                    
Assets:                    
Closed-Ended Trust  $5,021,693   $   $   $5,021,693 
Common Stocks                    
Australia   10,829,295            10,829,295 
Brazil   8,838,440            8,838,440 
Burkina Faso   2,650,806            2,650,806 
Canada   32,307,919            32,307,919 
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Ivy Funds

3. Investments (continued)

   Delaware Ivy Natural Resources Fund 
   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 
Hong Kong  $   $   $1   $ 
Netherlands   13,612,007            13,612,007 
South Africa   6,488,258            6,488,258 
United Kingdom   7,131,217            7,131,217 
United States   145,529,561            145,529,561 
Short-Term Investments   1,126,592            1,126,592 
Total Value of Securities  $233,535,788   $   $   $233,535,788 

1The security that has been valued at zero on the “Schedules of investments” is considered to be a Level 3 investment in this table.

   Delaware Ivy
Science and
Technology
Fund
 
   Level 1 
Securities     
Assets:     
Common Stocks  $4,632,071,416 
Short-Term Investments   51,984,117 
Total Value of Securities  $4,684,055,533 
      
   Delaware Real
Estate
Securities Fund
 
   Level 1 
Securities     
Assets:     
Common Stocks  $125,257,078 
Short-Term Investments   913,466 
Total Value of Securities  $126,170,544 

During the six months ended September 30, 2023, there were no transfers into or out of Level 3 investments. Each Fund’s 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 Fund has a significant amount of Level 3 investments at the beginning or end of the period in relation to that Fund’s net assets. Management has determined not to provide a reconciliation of Level 3 investments as the Level 3 investments were not considered significant to Delaware Ivy Asset Strategy Fund and Delaware Ivy Natural Resources Fund’s 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 Delaware Ivy Asset Strategy Fund and Delaware Ivy Natural Resources Fund’s net assets at the end of the period. As of September 30, 2023, Delaware Climate Solutions Fund, Delaware Global Real Estate Fund, Delaware Ivy Balanced Fund, Delaware Ivy Science and Technology Fund, and Delaware Real Estate Securities Fund had no Level 3 investments.

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4. Capital Shares

Transactions in capital shares were as follows:

   Delaware Climate
Solutions Fund
   Delaware Global
Real Estate Fund
   Delaware Ivy
Asset Strategy Fund
 
   Six months
ended
9/30/23
   Year ended
3/31/23
   Six months
ended
9/30/23
   Year ended
3/31/23
   Six months
ended
9/30/23
   Year ended
3/31/23
 
Shares sold:                              
Class A   271,235    3,360,135    93,512    80,517    1,081,995    3,600,067 
Class C   16,911    305,099    588    3,279    92,694    218,910 
Class E                       14,181 
Class I   759,098    6,148,059    91,133    227,717    781,540    2,863,384 
Class R   90,258    1,323,253    2,592    1,806    56,181    108,368 
Class R6   150,731    349,217    144,643    133,466    50,157    288,876 
Class Y   30,035    508,801    1        68,510    188,761 
                               
Shares issued upon reinvestment of dividends and distributions:
Class A       166,426    7,850    91,800    859,906    10,128,431 
Class C       15,477    161    4,424    26,203    537,801 
Class E1                       6,259 
Class I       156,193    21,770    334,598    262,982    3,400,804 
Class R       58,694    826    9,834    13,323    166,158 
Class R6       10,181    19,229    189,759    12,475    117,659 
Class Y       10,575    1,327    13,901    54,119    656,827 
    1,318,268    12,412,110    383,632    1,091,101    3,360,085    22,296,486 
                               
Shares redeemed:                              
Class A   (2,068,752)   (5,034,974)   (102,442)   (412,115)   (5,117,444)   (12,448,492)
Class C   (348,574)   (743,495)   (7,473)   (25,556)   (702,400)   (2,126,624)
Class E                       (1,688,882)
Class I   (1,994,681)   (7,801,503)   (584,496)   (2,146,084)   (3,791,297)   (10,997,515)
Class R   (854,930)   (1,733,467)   (8,306)   (7,025)   (99,768)   (222,826)
Class R6   (83,860)   (680,008)   (202,270)   (792,676)   (92,749)   (168,804)
Class Y   (227,450)   (960,111)   (1,234)   (3,512)   (334,435)   (814,275)
    (5,578,247)   (16,953,558)   (906,221)   (3,386,968)   (10,138,093)   (28,467,418)
Net decrease   (4,259,979)   (4,541,448)   (522,589)   (2,295,867)   (6,778,008)   (6,170,932)
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Ivy Funds

4. Capital Shares (continued)

   Delaware Ivy
Balanced Fund
   Delaware Ivy
Natural Resources Fund
   Delaware Ivy
Science and Technology Fund
 
   Six months
ended
9/30/23
   Year ended
3/31/23
   Six months
ended
9/30/23
   Year ended
3/31/23
   Six months
ended
9/30/23
   Year ended
3/31/23
 
Shares sold:                              
Class A   1,875,781    4,972,586    124,738    1,614,322    1,521,147    3,891,255 
Class C   94,653    265,487    14,915    180,503    127,123    274,707 
Class E               3,220        15,280 
Class I   1,783,809    2,975,259    336,692    1,671,380    1,850,715    7,422,586 
Class R   26,663    26,228    51,816    347,154    118,727    286,923 
Class R6   58,813    167,428    142,389    205,121    287,198    539,044 
Class Y   13,911    43,816    59,112    269,789    395,854    572,209 
                               
Shares issued upon reinvestment of dividends and distributions:
Class A   340,851    12,523,810        198,574        19,667,101 
Class C   5,576    862,921        7,456        1,949,854 
Class I   143,810    5,275,245        95,126        6,000,379 
Class R   2,213    99,859        16,643        649,004 
Class R6   3,580    89,913        4,080        495,694 
Class Y   3,090    105,532        16,224        1,082,649 
    4,352,750    27,408,084    729,662    4,629,592    4,300,764    42,846,685 
                               
Shares redeemed:                              
Class A   (6,027,175)   (17,171,517)   (1,027,413)   (2,354,474)   (7,358,522)   (26,476,477)
Class C   (976,638)   (2,335,250)   (84,760)   (135,876)   (1,276,763)   (3,231,415)
Class E               (205,467)       (953,424)
Class I   (4,815,374)   (15,913,958)   (1,048,517)   (1,896,750)   (4,701,325)   (20,441,504)
Class R   (57,116)   (91,719)   (208,634)   (424,877)   (298,878)   (534,567)
Class R6   (75,471)   (165,689)   (81,444)   (79,972)   (249,514)   (1,296,102)
Class Y   (83,880)   (105,862)   (143,181)   (331,182)   (693,563)   (1,894,782)
    (12,035,654)   (35,783,995)   (2,593,949)   (5,428,598)   (14,578,565)   (54,828,271)
Net decrease   (7,682,904)   (8,375,911)   (1,864,287)   (799,006)   (10,277,801)   (11,981,586)
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   Delaware
Real Estate Securities Fund
 
   Six months
ended
9/30/23
   Year ended
3/31/23
 
Shares sold:          
Class A   54,235    169,507 
Class C   1,223    4,359 
Class E       849 
Class I   208,616    792,851 
Class R   1,744    12,254 
Class R6   10,271    78,473 
Class Y   8,612    139,644 
           
Shares issued upon reinvestment of dividends and distributions:          
Class A   66,465    1,466,631 
Class C   421    15,179 
Class I   48,703    1,133,716 
Class R   290    5,699 
Class R6   1,641    32,765 
Class Y   2,220    73,372 
    404,441    3,925,299 
           
Shares redeemed:          
Class A   (693,305)   (1,531,092)
Class C   (15,303)   (31,187)
Class E       (108,075)
Class I   (992,653)   (2,811,727)
Class R   (9,501)   (7,676)
Class R6   (22,497)   (32,944)
Class Y   (51,543)   (3,255,252)
    (1,784,802)   (7,777,953)
Net decrease   (1,380,361)   (3,852,654)
1 On June 13, 2022, all Class E shares were liquidated.

Certain shareholders may exchange shares of one class for shares of another class in the same Fund. These exchange transactions are included as subscriptions and redemptions in the tables above and on the previous pages and on the “Statements of changes in net assets.” For the six months ended September 30, 2023 and the year ended March 31, 2023, each Fund had the following exchange transactions:

   Six months ended September 30, 2023   Year Ended March 31, 2023 
   Exchange
Redemptions
   Exchange
Subscriptions
   Value   Exchange
Redemptions
   Exchange
Subscriptions
   Value 
Delaware Climate Solutions Fund            $52,542             $2,688,406 
Class A   189    4,879         179,306    50,142      
Class C   3,379             86,971          
Class I   1,990    457         907    200,575      
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4. Capital Shares (continued)

   Six months ended September 30, 2023   Year Ended March 31, 2023 
   Exchange
Redemptions
   Exchange
Subscriptions
   Value   Exchange
Redemptions
   Exchange
Subscriptions
   Value 
Class R6                    17      
Delaware Global Real Estate Fund            $32,196             $356,167 
Class A       3,839         26,312    6,804      
Class C   3,895             7,572          
Class I                961    26,825      
Class R6                    961      
Delaware Ivy Asset Strategy Fund            $2,254,657             $29,036,328 
Class A   54,233    62,465         495,262    745,847      
Class C   66,814             803,534          
Class I   2,004    54,388         181,475    491,352      
Class R6       554             171,608      
Class Y   1,942             3,390          
Delaware Ivy Balanced Fund            $1,796,114             $26,464,453 
Class A   30,286    59,319         557,378    509,401      
Class C   46,054             519,898          
Class I   15,982    30,934         117,983    577,669      
Class R6       2,402             107,515      
Class Y   1,276             7,224    440      
Delaware Ivy Natural Resources Fund            $96,227             $3,947,855 
Class A   4,196    1,934         134,876    15,461      
Class C   2,170             15,452          
Class I   177    3,999         87,011    131,445      
Class R6                    82,558      
Class Y                1,241          
Delaware Ivy Science and Technology                              
Fund            $2,580,181             $84,882,252 
Class A   20,668    33,896         1,069,466    450,782      
Class C   60,215             682,317          
Class I   1,765    14,358         133,928    914,702      
Class R6       4,596         970    133,678      
Class Y   156             49,891          
Delaware Real Estate Securities Fund            $60,139             $2,131,329 
Class A   2,690    950         88,911    7,374      
Class C   1,000             9,394          
Class I       2,644         346    89,033      
Class R6                    542      

5. Basis of consolidation for Delaware Ivy Asset Strategy Fund

Ivy ASF II, Ltd. (the Subsidiary), a Cayman Islands exempted company, was incorporated as a wholly owned subsidiary acting as an investment vehicle for Delaware Ivy Asset Strategy Fund (referred to as the Fund in this subsection). Ivy 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 Fund. The Subsidiary and the Company act as investment vehicles for the Fund, in order to affect certain investments for the Fund consistent with the Fund’s investment objectives and policies as specified in its prospectus and SAI.

The Fund’s investment portfolio has been consolidated and includes the portfolio holdings of the Fund, its Subsidiary and the Company. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Fund, and its Subsidiary and the Company. All inter-company transactions and balances have been eliminated. A subscription agreement was entered into between the Fund and its Subsidiary and the Company comprising the entire issued share capital of the Subsidiary and the Company with the intent that the Fund will remain the sole shareholder and retain all

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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.

See the table below for details regarding the structure, incorporation and relationship as of September 30, 2023 of the Subsidiary and the Company to the Fund.

   Date of
Incorporation
  Subscription
Agreement
  Fund’s Net Assets   Subsidiary/
company net assets
   Percentage
of Fund’s net assets
 
Ivy ASF ll, Ltd  1-31-13  4-10-13  $1,690,137,790   $68,726,586    4.07%
Ivy ASF lll (SBP), LLC  4-9-13  4-23-13   1,690,137,790    121,222    0.01%

6. Line of Credit

Each Fund, along with certain other funds in the Delaware Funds (Participants), is a participant in a $355,000,000 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 expires on October 30, 2023.

Each Fund had no amounts outstanding as of September 30, 2023, 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 September 30, 2023.

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.

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts — Each Fund may enter into forward foreign currency exchange contracts and forward foreign cross currency exchange contracts as a way of managing foreign exchange rate risk. Each Fund may enter into these contracts to fix the US dollar value of a security that it has agreed to buy or sell for the period between the date the trade was entered into and the date the security is delivered and paid for. Each Fund may also enter into these contracts to hedge the US dollar value of securities it already owns that are denominated in foreign currencies. In addition, each Fund may enter into these contracts to facilitate or expedite the settlement of portfolio transactions. The change in value is recorded as an unrealized gain or loss. When the contract is closed, a realized gain or loss is recorded 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.

The use of forward foreign currency exchange contracts and forward foreign cross currency exchange contracts does not eliminate fluctuations in the underlying prices of the securities, but does establish a rate of exchange that can be achieved in the future. Although forward foreign currency exchange contracts and forward foreign cross currency exchange contracts limit the risk of loss due to an unfavorable change in the value of the hedged currency, they also limit any potential gain that might result should the value of the currency change favorably. In addition, each Fund could be exposed to risks if the counterparties to the contracts are unable to meet the terms of their contracts. Each Fund’s

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maximum risk of loss from counterparty credit risk is the value of its currency exchanged with the counterparty. The risk is generally mitigated by having a netting arrangement between each Fund and the counterparty and by the posting of collateral by the counterparty to the Funds to cover each Fund’s exposure to the counterparty. Open forward foreign currency exchange contracts, if any, are disclosed on the “Schedules of investments.”

During the six months ended September 30, 2023, Delaware Ivy Asset Strategy Fund and Delaware Ivy Balanced Fund each used forward foreign currency exchange contracts to hedge the US dollar value of securities it already owns that are denominated in foreign currencies to increase/decrease exposure to foreign currencies.

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 Funds may use futures contracts in the normal course of pursuing its investment objective. The Funds 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 Funds deposit cash or pledge 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 market value of the contract. These receipts or payments are known as “variation margin” and are recorded daily by the Funds as unrealized gains or losses until the contracts are closed. When the contracts are closed, the Funds record 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 Funds because futures are exchange-traded and the exchange’s clearinghouse, as counterparty to all exchange-traded futures, guarantees against default. Delaware Ivy Asset Strategy Fund and Delaware Ivy Balanced Fund posted $445,093 and $732,688 respectively as cash collateral as margin for open futures contracts, which is presented as “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 period ended September 30, 2023, Delaware Ivy Asset Strategy Fund and Delaware Ivy Balanced Fund invested in futures contracts to hedge the Funds’ existing portfolio securities against fluctuations in value caused by changes in interest rates or market conditions.

Options Contracts — Each Fund may enter into options contracts in the normal course of pursuing its investment objective. Each Fund may buy or write options contracts for any number of reasons, including without limitation: to manage each Fund’s exposure to changes in securities prices caused by interest rates or market conditions and foreign currencies; as an efficient means of adjusting each Fund’s overall exposure to certain markets; to protect the value of portfolio securities; and as a cash management tool. Each Fund may buy or write call or put options on securities, futures, swaps, swaptions, financial indices, and foreign currencies. When each Fund 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 option purchased. When each Fund 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 option written. Premiums received from writing options that expire unexercised are treated by each Fund 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 each Fund has a realized gain or loss. If a put option is exercised, the premium reduces the cost basis of the securities purchased by each Fund. Each Fund, 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, each Fund 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.

During the six months ended September 30, 2023, Delaware Ivy Balanced Fund used options contracts to manage the Fund’s exposure to changes in securities prices caused by interest rates or market conditions.

Swap Contracts — Delaware Ivy Balanced Fund may enter into CDS contracts in the normal course of pursuing its investment objective. The Fund 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. The Fund will not be permitted to enter into any swap transactions unless, at the time of entering into such transactions, the unsecured

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long-term debt of the actual counterparty, combined with any credit enhancements, is rated at least BBB- by Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC (S&P) or Baa3 by Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (Moody’s) or is determined to be of equivalent credit quality by DMC.

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 payment may be made or received by the Fund 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 September 30, 2023, Delaware Ivy Balanced Fund entered into CDS contracts as a purchaser 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.

CDS contracts may involve greater risks than if Delaware Ivy Balanced Fund had invested in the reference obligation directly. CDS contracts are subject to general market risk, liquidity risk, counterparty risk, and credit risk. The Fund’s 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 Fund and the counterparty and by the posting of collateral by the counterparty to the Fund to cover the Fund’s exposure to the counterparty, or (2) for cleared swaps, trading these instruments through a central counterparty.

During the six months ended September 30, 2023, Delaware Ivy Balanced Fund used CDS contracts to hedge against credit events and to gain exposure to certain securities or markets.

Swaps Generally. For centrally cleared swaps, payments are received from the broker or paid to the broker each day, based on the daily fluctuation in the market value of the contract. These receipts or payments are known as “variation margin” and are recorded by the Fund as unrealized gains or losses until the contracts are closed. When the contracts are closed, the Fund records a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed. The value of open swaps may differ from that which would be realized in the event the Fund terminated its position in the contract on a given day. Risks of entering into these contracts include the potential inability of the counterparty to meet the terms of the contracts. This type of risk is generally limited to the amount of favorable movement in the value of the underlying security, instrument, or basket of instruments, if any, at the day of default. Risks also arise from potential losses from adverse market movements and such losses could exceed the unrealized amounts shown on the “Schedules of investments.”

Fair values of derivative instruments as of September 30, 2023 were as follows:

   Delaware Ivy Asset Strategy Fund
Asset Derivatives Fair Value
 
Statements of Assets and
Liabilities Location
  Currency
Contracts
   Interest
Rate
Contracts
 
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts  $19,625   $ 
Variation margin due from broker on futures contracts*       115,503 
Total  $19,625   $115,503 
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8. Derivatives (continued)

   Delaware Ivy
Asset Strategy
Fund
Liability
Derivatives Fair
Value
 
Statements of Assets and
Liabilities Location
  Interest
Rate
Contracts
 
Variation margin due from broker on futures contracts*  $(376,544)
      
   Delaware Ivy
Balanced Fund
Asset
Derivatives Fair
Value
 
Statements of Assets and
Liabilities Location
  Interest
Rate
Contracts
 
Variation margin due from broker on futures contracts*  $806,128 
   Delaware Ivy Balanced Fund
Liability Derivatives Fair Value
 
Statements of Assets and
Liabilities Location
  Currency
Contracts
   Interest
Rate
Contracts
 
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts  $(8,499)  $ 
Variation margin due from broker on futures contracts*       (903,654)
Total  $(8,499)  $(903,654)

*Includes cumulative appreciation (depreciation) of futures contracts from the date the contracts were opened through September 30, 2023. Only current day variation margin is reported on the Fund’s “Statements of assets and liabilities.”

The effect of derivative instruments on the “Statements of operations” for the six months ended September 30, 2023 was as follows:

Delaware Ivy Asset Strategy Fund  Net Realized
Gain (loss) on:
 
   Futures
Contracts
 
Interest rate contracts  $(839,356)
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   Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)
on:
 
   Forward
Foreign
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
   Futures
Contracts
   Total 
Currency contracts  $19,625   $   $19,625 
Interest rate contracts       (671,346)   (671,346)
Total  $19,625   $(671,346)  $(651,721)
Delaware Ivy Balanced Fund  Net Realized Gain (loss) on: 
   Futures
Contracts
   Options
Purchased
   Options
Written
   Swap
Contracts
   Total 
Interest rate contracts  $(789,722)  $   $   $   $(789,722)
Credit contracts       (67,830)   235,225    144,174    311,569 
Total  $(789,722)  $(67,830)  $235,225   $144,174   $(478,153)
   Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on: 
   Forward
Foreign
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
   Futures
Contracts
   Options
Purchased
   Options
Written
   Swap
Contracts
   Total 
Currency contracts  $(8,499)  $   $   $   $   $(8,499)
Interest rate contracts       (292,702)               (292,702)
Credit contracts           19,809    (73,753)   (135,097)   (189,041)
Total  $(8,499)  $(292,702)  $19,809   $(73,753)  $(135,097)  $(490,242)

The tables below summarize the average daily balance of derivative holdings by certain Funds during the six months ended September 30, 2023:

   Long Derivative Volume 
   Delaware Ivy
Asset Strategy Fund
   Delaware Ivy
Balanced Fund
 
Futures contracts (average notional value)  $33,552,492   $75,245,448 
Options contracts (average notional value)*       69,786 
CDS contracts (average notional value)**       1,080,159 
     
   Short Derivative Volume 
   Delaware Ivy
Asset Strategy Fund
   Delaware Ivy
Balanced Fund
 
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts (average notional value)  $136,696   $177,954 
Futures contracts (average notional value)   2,637,350    36,450,346 
Options contracts (average notional value)*       26,675 
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*Long represents purchased options and short represents written options.

**Long represents buying protection and short represents selling protection.

9. Offsetting

Certain Funds entered into an International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreement (ISDA Master Agreement) or a similar agreement with certain of its derivative contract counterparties in order to better define its contractual rights and to secure rights that will help certain Funds mitigate its counterparty risk. An ISDA Master Agreement is a bilateral agreement between certain Funds and a counterparty that governs certain over-the-counter derivatives and foreign exchange contracts and typically contains, among other things, collateral posting items and netting provisions in the event of a default and/or termination event. Under an ISDA Master Agreement, certain Funds may, under certain circumstances, offset with the counterparty certain derivative financial instruments’ payables and/or receivables with collateral held and/or posted and create one single net payment. The provisions of the ISDA Master Agreement typically permit a single net payment in the event of default (close-out), including the bankruptcy or insolvency of the counterparty. However, bankruptcy or insolvency laws of a particular jurisdiction may impose restrictions on or prohibitions against the right of offset in bankruptcy, insolvency, or other events.

For financial reporting purposes, certain Funds do not offset derivative assets and derivative liabilities that are subject to netting arrangements on the “Statements of assets and liabilities.”

At September 30, 2023, certain Funds had the following assets and liabilities subject to offsetting provisions:

Offsetting of Financial Assets and Liabilities and Derivative Assets and Liabilities

Delaware Ivy Asset Strategy Fund

Counterparty          Gross Value of
Derivative Asset
   Gross Value of
Derivative
Liability
   Net Position 
JPMorgan Chase Bank      $19,625   $   $19,625 
                         
Counterparty  Net Position   Fair Value of
Non-Cash
Collateral Received
   Cash Collateral
Received
   Fair Value of
Non-Cash
Collateral Pledged
   Cash Collateral
Pledged
   Net Exposure(a) 
JPMorgan Chase Bank  $19,625   $   $   $   $   $19,625 

Delaware Ivy Balanced Fund

Counterparty              Gross Value of
Derivative Asset
   Gross Value of
Derivative
Liability
   Net Position 
Citigroup                 $   $(8,499)  $(8,499)
                         
Counterparty  Net Position   Fair Value of
Non-Cash
Collateral Received
   Cash Collateral
Received
   Fair Value of
Non-Cash

Collateral Pledged
   Cash Collateral
Pledged
   Net Exposure(a) 
Citigroup  $(8,499)  $   $   $   $   $(8,499)
(a) Net exposure represents the receivable (payable) that would be due from (to) the counterparty in the event of default.

10. Securities Lending

Each Fund, along with other funds in the Delaware Funds, may lend its securities pursuant to a security lending agreement (Lending Agreement) with The Bank of New York Mellon (BNY Mellon). 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

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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 Mellon 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 Fund of the Trust is generally invested in a series of individual separate accounts, each corresponding to a fund. 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 Fund 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 Fund or, at the discretion of the lending agent, replace the loaned securities. Each Fund 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 Fund 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 Fund 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 Fund, the security lending agent, and the borrower. Each Fund records security lending income net of allocations to the security lending agent and the borrower.

Each Fund 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 Fund’s cash collateral account may be less than the amount each Fund would be required to return to the borrowers of the securities and each Fund would be required to make up for this shortfall.

At September 30, 2023, each Fund had no securities out on loan.

11. Credit and Market Risks

The global outbreak of COVID-19 resulted in travel restrictions, closed international borders, enhanced health screenings at ports of entry and elsewhere, disruption of and delays in healthcare service preparation and delivery, prolonged quarantines, cancellations, supply chain disruptions, and lower consumer demand, as well as general concern and uncertainty. The impact of COVID-19, and other infectious illness outbreaks that may arise in the future, could adversely affect the economies of many nations or the entire global economy, individual issuers and capital markets in ways that cannot necessarily be foreseen. In addition, the impact of infectious illnesses in emerging market countries may be greater due to generally less established healthcare systems. Public health crises caused by the COVID-19 outbreak may exacerbate other pre-existing political, social and economic risks in certain countries or globally. The duration of the outbreak, its full economic impact and ongoing effects at the macro-level and on individual businesses are unpredictable and may result in significant and prolonged effects on a Fund’s performance.

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

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policy, monetary policy, inflation expectations, and the supply and demand of bonds. A fund 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 the Funds invest will cause the NAV of the Funds to fluctuate.

Some countries in which the Funds 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 Funds 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 Funds.

Certain Funds invest a portion of its assets in high yield fixed income securities, which are securities rated lower than BBB- by S&P and lower than Baa3 by Moody’s, 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 Funds invest in fixed income securities whose value is derived from an underlying pool of mortgages or consumer loans. The value of these securities is sensitive to changes in economic conditions, including delinquencies and/or defaults, and may be adversely affected by shifts in the market’s perception of the issuers and changes in interest rates. Investors receive principal and interest payments as the underlying mortgages and consumer loans are paid back. Some of these securities are CMOs. CMOs are debt securities issued by US government agencies or by financial institutions and other mortgage lenders, which are collateralized by a pool of mortgages held under an indenture. Prepayment of mortgages may shorten the stated maturity of the obligations and can result in a loss of premium, if any has been paid. Certain of these securities may be stripped (securities which provide only the principal or interest feature of the underlying security). The yield to maturity on an interest-only CMO is extremely sensitive not only to changes in prevailing interest rates, but also to the rate of principal payments (including prepayments) on the related underlying mortgage assets. A rapid rate of principal payments may have a material adverse effect on a Fund’s yield to maturity. If the underlying mortgage assets experience greater than anticipated prepayments of principal, a Fund may fail to fully recoup its initial investment in these securities even if the securities are rated in the highest rating categories.

Certain Funds invest in bank loans and other securities that may subject them to direct indebtedness risk, the risk that the Funds 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 each Fund 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 each Fund may involve revolving credit facilities or other standby financing commitments that obligate the Fund to pay additional cash on a certain date or on demand. These commitments may require each Fund to increase its investment in a company at a time when each Fund 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 Fund 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. When a loan agreement is purchased, each Fund may pay an assignment fee. On an ongoing basis, each Fund 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.

As each Fund may be required to rely upon another lending institution to collect and pass on to each Fund amounts payable with respect to the loan and to enforce each Fund’s rights under the loan and other direct indebtedness, an insolvency, bankruptcy, or reorganization of the lending institution may delay or prevent each Fund 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 each Fund. There were no unfunded loan commitments at the six months ended September 30, 2023.

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Certain Funds 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 Funds will not pay any additional fees for such credit support, although the existence of credit support may increase the price of a security.

Certain Funds may invest in REITs and are subject to the risks associated with that industry. If a Fund 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 September 30, 2023. The Funds’ 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 Funds 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 Funds will limit their investments in Real Estate Limited Partnerships to 5% of their total assets at the time of purchase.

Each Fund 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 Fund 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 Funds’ 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 Funds’ 15% limit on investments in illiquid securities. Rule 144A securities have been identified on the “Consolidated schedules of investments” and “Schedules of investments.”

12. Contractual Obligations

Each Fund enters into contracts in the normal course of business that contain a variety of indemnifications. Each Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, each Fund has not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts. Management has reviewed each Fund’s existing contracts and expects the risk of loss to be remote.

13. Subsequent Events

On October 1, 2023, the fees payable to DIFSC for the fund accounting and financial administrative oversight services provided to the Funds as described in Note 2 were revised. As of such date, DIFSC’s fees are payable by the 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.

On October 30, 2023, each Fund, along with the other Participants, entered into an amendment to the Agreement for a $335,000,000 revolving line of credit to be used as described in Note 6. It operates in substantially the same manner as the original Agreement. Under the amendment to 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 line of credit available under the Agreement expires on October 28, 2024.

Management has determined that no other material events or transactions occurred subsequent to September 30, 2023, that would require recognition or disclosure in the Funds’ financial statements.

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Liquidity Risk Management Program

The Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) has adopted Rule 22e-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “Liquidity Rule”), which requires all open-end funds (other than money market funds) to adopt and implement a program reasonably designed to assess and manage the fund’s “liquidity risk,” defined as the risk that the fund could not meet requests to redeem shares issued by the fund without significant dilution of remaining investors’ interests in the fund.

The Funds have adopted and implemented a liquidity risk management program in accordance with the Liquidity Rule (the “Program”). The Board has designated a member of the US Operational Risk Group of Macquarie Asset Management as the Program Administrator for each Fund in the Trust.

As required by the Liquidity Rule, the Program includes policies and procedures that provide for: (1) assessment, management, and review (no less frequently than annually) of each Fund’s liquidity risk; (2) classification of each of the Fund’s portfolio holdings into one of four liquidity categories (Highly Liquid, Moderately Liquid, Less Liquid, and Illiquid); (3) for funds that do not primarily hold assets that are Highly Liquid, establishing and maintaining a minimum percentage of the Fund’s net assets in Highly Liquid investments (called a “Highly Liquid Investment Minimum” or “HLIM”); and (4) prohibiting each Fund’s acquisition of Illiquid investments if, immediately after the acquisition, each Fund would hold more than 15% of its net assets in Illiquid assets. The Program also requires reporting to the SEC (on a non-public basis) and to the Board if each Fund’s holdings of Illiquid assets exceed 15% of the Fund’s net assets. Funds with HLIMs must have procedures for addressing HLIM shortfalls, including reporting to the Board and, with respect to HLIM shortfalls lasting more than seven consecutive calendar days, reporting to the SEC (on a non-public basis).

In assessing and managing each Fund’s liquidity risk, the Program Administrator considers, as relevant, a variety of factors, including: (1) each Fund’s investment strategy and liquidity of portfolio investments during both normal and reasonably foreseeable stressed conditions; (2) short-term and long-term cash flow projections for the Funds during both normal and reasonably foreseeable stressed conditions; and (3) each Fund’s holdings of cash and cash equivalents and any borrowing arrangements. Classification of each Fund’s portfolio holdings in the four liquidity categories is based on the number of days it is reasonably expected to take to convert the investment to cash (for Highly Liquid and Moderately Liquid holdings) or to sell or dispose of the investment (for Less Liquid and Illiquid investments), in current market conditions without significantly changing the investment’s market value. Each Fund primarily holds assets that are classified as Highly Liquid, and therefore is not required to establish an HLIM.

At a meeting of the Board held on May 23-25, 2023, the Program Administrator provided a written report to the Board addressing the Program’s operation and assessing the adequacy and effectiveness of its implementation for the period from April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023. The report concluded that the Program is appropriately designed and effectively implemented and that it meets the requirements of Rule 22e-4 and each Fund’s liquidity needs. Each Fund’s HLIM is set at an appropriate level and the Funds complied with their HLIM at all times during the reporting period.

Board Consideration of Investment Management Agreements and Sub-Advisory Agreements at a Meeting Held on August 8-10, 2023

At a meeting held on August 8-10, 2023 (the “Annual Contract Renewal Meeting”), the Board of Trustees (the “Board”), including a majority of Trustees each of whom is not an “interested person” as defined under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “Independent Trustees”), approved the renewal of the Delaware Climate Solutions Fund, Delaware Global Real Estate Fund, Delaware Ivy Asset Strategy Fund, Delaware Ivy Balanced Fund, Delaware Ivy Natural Resources Fund, Delaware Ivy Science and Technology Fund and Delaware Real Estate Securities Fund (each, a “Fund” and together, the “Funds”) Investment Management Agreement with Delaware Management Company (“DMC) and the Sub-Advisory Agreements with Macquarie Investment Management Global Limited (“MIMGL”), Macquarie Investment Management Austria Kapitalanlage AG (“MIMAK”) and Macquarie Investment Management Europe Limited (“MIMEL”) (together, the “Affiliated Sub-Advisers”).

Prior to the Annual Contract Renewal Meeting, including at a Board meeting held in May 2023, the Trustees conferred extensively among themselves and with representatives of DMC about these matters. Also, the Board was assisted by the Equity Investments Committee and the Fixed Income Multi-Asset Sub-Advised Funds Investments Committee (each an “Investment Committee” and together, the “Investment Committees”), with each Investment Committee assisting the full Board in reviewing investment performance and other matters throughout the year. The Independent Trustees were also assisted in their evaluation of the Investment Management Agreement and the Sub-Advisory Agreements by independent legal counsel, from whom they received separate legal advice and with whom they met separately.

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In providing information to the Board, DMC was guided by a detailed set of requests for information submitted to them by independent legal counsel on behalf of the Independent Trustees at the start of the Board’s annual contract renewal process earlier in 2023. Prior to the Annual Contract Renewal Meeting, and in response to the requests, the Board received and reviewed materials specifically relating to the renewal of the Investment Management Agreement and the Sub-Advisory Agreements. In considering and approving the Investment Management Agreement and the Sub-Advisory Agreements, the Trustees considered the information they believed relevant, including but not limited to the information discussed below. The Board considered not only the specific information presented in connection with the Annual Contract Renewal Meeting and the review process for the Investment Management Agreement and the Sub-Advisory Agreements, but also the knowledge gained over time through interaction with DMC about various topics. In this regard, the Board reviewed reports of DMC at each of its quarterly meetings, which included information about, among other things, Fund performance, investment strategies, and expenses. In addition, the Investment Committees confer with portfolio managers at various times throughout the year. In considering information relating to the approval of the Funds’ Investment Management Agreement and the Sub-Advisory Agreements, the Independent Trustees also received information from an independent fund consultant, JDL Consultants, LLC (“JDL”).

The Board did not identify any particular information or consideration that was all-important or controlling, and each individual Trustee may have attributed different weights to various factors.

After its deliberations, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, unanimously approved the continuation of the Investment Management Agreement and the Sub-Advisory Agreements for a one-year term. The following summarizes a number of important, but not necessarily all, factors considered by the Board in support of its approval.

Nature, extent, and quality of services. The Board received and considered various information regarding the nature, extent, and quality of the advisory services provided to the Funds by DMC under its Investment Management Agreement and the experience of the officers and employees of DMC who provide these services, each Fund’s portfolio managers. The Board’s review included consideration of DMC’s investment process and oversight and research and analysis capabilities, and its ability to attract and retain skilled investment professionals. The Board also considered information regarding DMC’s programs for risk management, including investment, operational, liquidity, derivatives (as applicable), valuation, and compliance risks. The Board received information with respect to the cybersecurity program and business continuity plans of DMC and its affiliates.

In addition, the Board considered certain non-advisory services that DMC and its affiliates provide to the Delaware Funds by Macquarie complex (the “Delaware Funds”). Among other things, these services include third party service provider oversight, transfer agency, internal audit, valuation, portfolio trading, and legal and compliance functions. The Board noted DMC’s responsibility for overseeing the preparation of the Delaware Funds’ registration statement and supplements thereto and shareholder reports; responsibility for periodic filings with regulators; organizing Board meetings and preparing materials for such Board meetings; and furnishing analytical and other support to assist the Board. The Board took into account the benefits to shareholders of investing in a Fund that is part of a family of funds managed by an affiliate of Macquarie Group Ltd. (“Macquarie”), the parent company of DMC, and the resources available to DMC as part of Macquarie’s global asset management business.

The Board received and considered various information with respect to the services provided by the Affiliated Sub-Advisers under the Sub-Advisory Agreements and the credentials and experience of the officers and employees of Affiliated Sub-Advisers who provide these services each Fund’s applicable portfolio managers. The Board considered the division of responsibilities between DMC and the Affiliated Sub-Advisers and the oversight provided by DMC. The Board also considered the expertise of the Affiliated Sub-Advisers with respect to certain asset classes and/or investment styles. The Board noted that the Affiliated Sub-Advisers are part of Macquarie’s global investment platform that has offices and personnel that are located around the world. These Affiliated Sub-Advisers provide research, investment and trading analysis on the markets and economies of various countries in which the Funds may invest, make recommendations regarding securities, provide portfolio management services and assist with security trades, as applicable. The Board took into account that the Sub-Advisory Agreements may benefit the Funds and their shareholders by permitting DMC to use the resources and talents of the Affiliated Sub-Advisers in managing the Funds.

The Board also received and considered information about the nature and extent of services offered and fee rates charged by DMC to other types of clients with investment strategies similar to those of the Funds. In this regard, the Board received information about the significantly greater scope of services, and compliance, reporting and other legal and regulatory obligations and risks of managing registered investment

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companies compared with those associated with managing assets of other types of clients, including third-party sub-advised fund clients, unregistered funds and separately managed accounts.

The Board concluded that, overall, it was satisfied with the nature, extent and quality of services provided (and expected to be provided) to the Funds by DMC and the Affiliated Sub-Advisers.

Investment performance. The Board received and considered information with respect to the investment performance of the Funds, including performance reports and discussions with portfolio managers at meetings of the Board’s Investment Committees throughout the year as well as reports provided by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc., an independent investment company data provider (“Broadridge”), furnished for the Annual Contract Renewal Meeting. The Broadridge reports prepared for each Fund’s institutional share class showed its investment performance in comparison to the institutional share class of a group of similar funds (the “Performance Universe”). The Board received a description of the methodology used by Broadridge to select the peer funds in the Performance Universe. Comparative annualized performance for each Fund was shown for the past 1-, 3-, 5-, and 10-year or since inception periods, as applicable, ended December 31, 2022. The Board considered that the Funds were managed by Ivy Investment Management Company prior to the acquisition of its parent company, Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc. by Macquarie Asset Management, a division of Macquarie Group Ltd. (the “Transaction”), and that each Fund’s performance prior to the closing of the Transaction on April 30, 2021 is that of its predecessor investment manager and not DMC.

Delaware Climate Solutions Fund. The Performance Universe for the Fund consisted of the Fund and all retail and institutional specialty and miscellaneous funds, regardless of asset size or primary channel of distribution. The Board noted that the Broadridge report comparison showed that the Fund’s total return for the 1-, 3-, 5-, and 10-year periods was in the first, second, fourth and third quartile, respectively, of its Performance Universe. The Broadridge report comparison showed that the Fund’s total return for the 1- and 3-year periods was above the median of its Performance Universe and for the 5- and 10-year periods was below the median of its Performance Universe. The Board also noted that the Fund outperformed its benchmark index for the 1- and 3-year periods and underperformed its benchmark index for the 5- and 10-year periods. The Board, however, noted that the investment performance of the current portfolio management team only began as of July 2022 and that the Fund repositioned into a climate solutions fund in July 2022 (and had also changed its investment strategy in November 2021). The Board noted the limited period of performance data available since the Fund changed its investment strategy and portfolio management team and repositioned into a climate solutions fund, and that the Board would continue to evaluate the Fund’s performance. The Board also noted that the Fund’s performance was ahead of its benchmark index and above its Performance Universe median for the 1-year period.

Delaware Global Real Estate Fund. The Performance Universe for the Fund consisted of the Fund and all retail and institutional global real estate funds, regardless of asset size or primary channel of distribution. The Board noted that the Broadridge report comparison showed that the Fund’s total return for the 1- and 3-year periods was in the first quartile of its Performance Universe and for the 5-year and since inception periods was in the second and third quartile, respectively, of its Performance Universe. The Broadridge report comparison showed that the Fund’s total return for the 1-, 3- and 5-year periods was above the median of its Performance Universe and for the since inception period was below the median of its Performance Universe. The Board also noted that the Fund outperformed its benchmark index for the 1-, 3-, and 5-year and since inception periods. The Board noted that the Fund was generally performing in line with its Performance Universe and benchmark index during the periods under review. The Board, however, noted that the investment performance of the current portfolio management and investment strategy only began as of July 2022.

Delaware Ivy Asset Strategy Fund. The Performance Universe for the Fund consisted of the Fund and all retail and institutional alternative global macro funds, regardless of asset size or primary channel of distribution. The Board noted that the Broadridge report comparison showed that the Fund’s total return for the 1-year period was in the third quartile of its Performance Universe and for the 3-, 5-, and 10-year periods was in the first quartile of its Performance Universe. The Broadridge report comparison showed that the Fund’s total return for the 1-year period was below the median of its Performance Universe and for the 3-, 5- and 10-year periods was above the median of its Performance Universe. The Board also noted that the Fund outperformed its benchmark index for the 1-, 3-, and 5-year periods and underperformed its benchmark index for the 10-year period. The Board noted that the Fund was generally outperforming its Performance Universe and benchmark for the 3- and 5-year periods. The Board noted that the Fund changed its portfolio management team and investment strategy in November 2021. The Board

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also noted that effective July 5, 2023, the portfolio management team changed, and the performance information was not reflective of that team. The Board noted the limited period of performance data available since the Fund changed its investment strategy and that it would continue to evaluate the Fund’s performance.

Delaware Ivy Balanced Fund. The Performance Universe for the Fund consisted of the Fund and all retail and institutional mixed-asset target allocation growth funds, regardless of asset size or primary channel of distribution. The Board noted that the Broadridge report comparison showed that the Fund’s total return for the 1-, 3-, and 10-year periods was in the second quartile of its Performance Universe and for the 5-year period was in the first quartile of its Performance Universe. The Broadridge report comparison showed that the Fund’s total return for the 1-year period was equal to the median of its Performance Universe and for the 3-, 5-, and 10-year periods was above the median of its Performance Universe. The Board also noted that the Fund outperformed its benchmark index for the 1-year period and underperformed its benchmark index for the 3-, 5-, and 10-year periods. The Board noted that the Fund was generally performing in line with its Performance Universe during the periods under review. The Board noted that the investment performance of the current portfolio management team only began as of November 2021. The Board noted the limited period of performance data available since the Fund changed its investment strategy and that it would continue to evaluate the Fund’s performance. The Board noted the explanations from DMC and from the Affiliated Sub-Advisers concerning the reasons for the Fund’s relative performance versus its benchmark for the various periods.

Delaware Ivy Natural Resources Fund. The Performance Universe consists of the Fund and all retail and institutional global natural resources funds, regardless of asset size or primary channel of distribution. The Board noted that the Broadridge report comparison showed that the Fund’s total return for the 1- and 10-year periods was in the third quartile of its Performance Universe and for the 3- and 5-year periods was in the fourth quartile of its Performance Universe. The Broadridge report comparison showed that the Fund’s total return for the 1-, 3-, 5-, and 10-year periods was below the median of its Performance Universe. The Board also noted that the Fund underperformed its benchmark index for the 1-, 3-, 5-, and 10-year periods. The Board, however, noted that the investment performance of the current portfolio management team and investment strategy only began as of November 2021. The Board noted the limited period of performance data available since the Fund changed its portfolio management team and investment strategy and further noted that the Fund’s investment strategy changed as of April 28, 2023 to be diversified internationally, which is not reflected in the performance information. and that it would continue to evaluate the Fund’s performance. The Board noted the explanations from DMC and from the Affiliated Sub-Adviser concerning the reasons for the Fund’s relative performance versus its Performance Universe and benchmark index for the various periods.

Delaware Ivy Science and Technology Fund. The Performance Universe consists of the Fund and all retail and institutional science & technology funds, regardless of asset size or primary channel of distribution. The Board noted that the Broadridge report comparison showed that the Fund’s total return for the 1-, 3-, 5-, and 10-year periods was in the first, third, second and third quartiles, respectively, of its Performance Universe. The Broadridge report comparison showed that the Fund’s total return for the 1- and 5-year periods was above or equal to the median of its Performance Universe and for the 3- and 10-year periods was below the median of its Performance Universe. The Board also noted that the Fund outperformed its benchmark index for the 1-year period and underperformed its benchmark index for the 3-, 5-, and 10-year periods. The Board noted the explanations from DMC and from the Affiliated Sub-Adviser concerning the reasons for the Fund’s relative performance versus its Performance Universe and benchmark index for the various periods. The Board also noted that the Fund’s performance was ahead of its benchmark index and above its Performance Universe median for the 1-year period.

Delaware Real Estate Securities Fund. The Performance Universe consists of the Fund and all retail and institutional real estate funds, regardless of asset size or primary channel of distribution. The Board noted that the Broadridge report comparison showed that the Fund’s total return for the 1- and 3-year periods was in the first quartile of its Performance Universe and for the 5- and 10-year periods was in the second quartile of its Performance Universe. The Broadridge report comparison showed that the Fund’s total return for the 1-, 3-, 5-, and 10-year periods was above the median of its Performance Universe. The Board also noted that the Fund underperformed its benchmark index for the 1-year period and outperformed its benchmark index for the 3-, 5-, and 10-year periods. The Board noted that the Fund was generally outperforming its Performance Universe and benchmark index during the periods under review. The Board, however, noted that the investment performance of the current portfolio management team and investment strategy only began as of July 2022. The Board noted the limited period of performance data available since the Fund changed its portfolio management team and investment strategy and that it would continue to evaluate the Fund’s performance.

Comparative expenses. The Board received and considered expense data for the Funds. DMC provided the Board with information on pricing levels and fee structures for each Fund as of its most recently completed fiscal year. The Broadridge total expenses, for comparative consistency, were shown by Broadridge for Institutional Class shares and comparative total expenses including 12b-1 and non-12b-1 service

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fees. The Board also considered the comparative analysis of contractual management fees and actual total expense ratios of each Fund versus contractual management fees and actual total expense ratios of a group of peer funds as selected by Broadridge (the “Expense Group”). In reviewing comparative costs, each Fund’s contractual management fee and the actual management fee incurred by each Fund were compared with the contractual management fees (assuming all funds in the Expense Group were similar in size to each Fund) and actual management fees, taking into account any applicable breakpoints and fee waivers, with a Fund’s expense universe, which is comprised of the Fund, its Expense Group and all other similar institutional funds, excluding outliers (the “Expense Universe”). Each Fund’s total expenses were also compared with those of its Expense Universe. The Board also received and considered information regarding the Fund’s net operating expense ratios and their various components, including actual management fees, custodian and other non-management fees, and Rule 12b-1 and non-Rule 12b-1 shareholder service fees.

Delaware Climate Solutions Fund. The expense comparisons for the Fund showed that its actual management fee was above the median of its Expense Universe and its actual total expenses were below its Expense Group average. It was noted that consistent with DMC’s waiver methodology, its advisory fee waivers, if any, were at the fund level and not class level.

Delaware Global Real Estate Fund. The expense comparisons for the Fund showed that its actual management fee was below the median of its Expense Universe and its actual total expenses were above its Expense Group average. It was noted that consistent with DMC’s waiver methodology, its advisory fee waivers, if any, were at the fund level and not class level.

Delaware Ivy Asset Strategy Fund. The expense comparisons for the Fund showed that its actual management fee was below the median of its Expense Universe and its actual total expenses were below its Expense Group average. It was noted that consistent with DMC’s waiver methodology, its advisory fee waivers, if any, were at the fund level and not class level.

Delaware Ivy Balanced Fund. The expense comparisons for the Fund showed that its actual management fee was above the median of its Expense Universe and its actual total expenses were above its Expense Group average. It was noted that consistent with DMC’s waiver methodology, its advisory fee waivers, if any, were at the fund level and not class level.

Delaware Ivy Natural Resources Fund. The expense comparisons for the Fund showed that its actual management fee was above the median of its Expense Universe and its actual total expenses were above its Expense Group average. It was noted that consistent with DMC’s waiver methodology, its advisory fee waivers, if any, were at the fund level and not class level.

Delaware Ivy Science and Technology Fund. The expense comparisons for the Fund showed that its actual management fee was below the median of its Expense Universe and its actual total expenses were above its Expense Group average. It was noted that consistent with DMC’s waiver methodology, its advisory fee waivers, if any, were at the fund level and not class level.

Delaware Real Estate Securities Fund. The expense comparisons for the Fund showed that its actual management fee was above the median of its Expense Universe and its actual total expenses were above its Expense Group average. It was noted that consistent with DMC’s waiver methodology, its advisory fee waivers, if any, were at the fund level and not class level.

The Board noted that DMC, and not the Funds, pays the sub-advisory fees to the Affiliated Sub-Advisers and, accordingly, that the retention of the Affiliated Sub-Advisers does not increase the fees and expenses incurred by the Funds.

Based on its consideration of the factors and information it deemed relevant, including those described here, the Board determined that the compensation payable to DMC under the Investment Management Agreement and to the Affiliated Sub-Advisers under the Sub-Advisory Agreements was reasonable.

Economies of scale. The Board received and considered information about the potential for DMC to realize economies of scale in the provision of management services to the Funds, the difficulties of calculating economies of scale at an individual Fund level, and the extent to which potential scale benefits are shared with shareholders, including the extent to which any economies of scale are reflected in the level of management fees charged. DMC discussed its advisory fee pricing and structure for the Delaware Funds, including the current breakpoints. The Board noted that, as of March 31, 2023, Delaware Ivy Asset Strategy Fund and Delaware Ivy Balanced Fund’s net assets exceeded their first breakpoint and Delaware Ivy Science and Technology Fund’s net assets exceeded its third breakpoint level and that breakpoints result in a

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lower advisory fee than would otherwise be the case in the absence of breakpoints, when the asset levels specified in the breakpoints schedule are exceeded. The Board noted that each Fund may also benefit from economies of scale through initial fee setting, fee waivers and expense reimbursements, as well as DMC’s investment in its business, including investments in business infrastructure, technology and cybersecurity.

Management profitability. The Board received and considered the Investment Management Profitability Analysis that addressed the overall profitability of DMC’s business in providing management and other services to each Fund and the Delaware Funds as a whole, including the methodology used by DMC in allocating costs for the purpose of determining profitability. The Board noted DMC’s changes to its cost allocation methodology for its profitability analysis and the explanations for such changes. The Board also reviewed a report prepared by JDL regarding DMC’s profitability as compared to certain peer fund complexes and the Independent Trustees discussed DMC’s profitability in such context with representatives from JDL. The Board recognized that calculating and comparing profitability at the individual fund level is difficult; that DMC’s profit, if any, can vary significantly depending on the particular fund; and that DMC’s support for, and commitment to, a fund is not solely dependent on the profits realized as to that fund.

The Board also received and considered information about the portion of the total management fee that was retained by DMC after payment of the fee to the Affiliated Sub-Advisers for sub-advisory services. In assessing the reasonableness of this amount, the Board received and evaluated information about the nature and extent of the responsibilities retained and risk assumed by DMC and not delegated to or assumed by the Affiliated Sub-Advisers. Given the affiliation between DMC and the Affiliated Sub-Advisers, the Board ascribed limited relevance to the allocation of fees between them.

Based on its review, the Board determined that DMC’s profitability was not excessive in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services provided to each Fund.

Ancillary benefits. The Board received and considered information regarding the extent to which DMC and its affiliates might derive ancillary benefits from fund operations, including the potential for procuring additional business as a result of the prestige and visibility associated with its role as investment manager to the Delaware Funds; the benefits from allocation of fund brokerage to improve trading efficiencies; the portfolio transactions executed through “soft dollar” arrangements; and the fees that various affiliates received for serving as transfer agent and for overseeing fund accounting and financial administration services to the Delaware Funds. The Board considered that it receives periodic reports from DMC that include a representation that any soft dollar arrangements are consistent with regulatory requirements. The Board received information from DMC regarding its view of the performance of its affiliates in providing transfer agent and fund accounting and financial administration oversight services and the organizational structure employed to provide these services pursuant to their contracts with the Funds.

Based on its consideration of the factors and information it deemed relevant, including the costs of providing investment management and other services to the Funds and the ongoing commitment of DMC and its affiliates to the Funds, the Board did not find that any ancillary benefits received by DMC and its affiliates, including the Affiliated Sub-Advisers, were unreasonable.

Conclusion. Based on its review, consideration and evaluation of all factors it believed relevant, including the above-described factors and conclusions, the Board, including all of the Independent Trustees, approved the continuation of DMC’s Investment Management Agreement and of the Affiliated Sub-Advisers’ Sub-Advisory Agreements for an additional one-year period.

Form N-PORT and proxy voting information

Each Fund 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 Fund’s Forms N-PORT, as well as a description of the policies and procedures that each Fund 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 Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies (if any) relating to portfolio securities and the Schedule of Investments included in each Fund’s most recent Form N-PORT are available without charge on the Funds’ website at delawarefunds.com/literature.

Information (if any) regarding how each Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recently disclosed 12-month period ended June 30 is available without charge (i) through the Funds’ website at delawarefunds.com/proxy; and (ii) on the SEC’s website at sec.gov.

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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) Included as part of report to shareholders filed under Item 1 of this Form N-CSR.
     
  (b) Divestment of securities in accordance with Section 13(c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940.

Not applicable.

Item 7. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies

Not applicable.

Item 8. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies

Not applicable.

Item 9. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Companies and Affiliated Purchasers

Not applicable.

Item 10. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

Not applicable.

Item 11. Controls and Procedures.

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)

  

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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.

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

Not applicable.

Item 13. Exhibits

(a) (1) Code of Ethics

Not applicable.

(2) Certifications of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 30a-2 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 are attached hereto as Exhibit 99.CERT.

(3) Written solicitations to purchase securities pursuant to Rule 23c-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Not applicable.

(b) Certifications pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 are furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.906CERT.
  

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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.

IVY FUNDS

/s/SHAWN K. LYTLE  
By: Shawn K. Lytle  
Title: President and Chief Executive Officer
Date: December 4, 2023  

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 Chief Executive Officer
Date: December 4, 2023  
/s/RICHARD SALUS  
By: Richard Salus  
Title: Chief Financial Officer
Date: December 4, 2023  
  

Dates Referenced Herein   and   Documents Incorporated by Reference

Referenced-On Page
This ‘N-CSRS’ Filing    Date First  Last      Other Filings
10/28/242118
7/30/24299
Filed on / Effective on:12/4/23127
10/30/232118485BPOS,  497K
10/1/232118
For Period end:9/30/231118
8/31/232497,  497K,  N-PX
7/31/23299485BPOS,  497K
7/5/23122497,  497K
4/28/232122
4/1/23299
3/31/23212324F-2NT,  N-CEN,  N-CSR,  N-CSRS,  NPORT-P,  NPORT-P/A
12/31/222121N-CSRS
6/13/222108
4/1/222119
4/30/212121497,  497K,  DEF 14C,  N-MFP2
3/31/2029524F-2NT,  N-CEN,  N-CSR,  N-CSRS,  N-MFP2,  NPORT-P
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11 Subsequent Filings that Reference this Filing

  As Of               Filer                 Filing    For·On·As Docs:Size             Issuer                      Filing Agent

 3/06/24  Delaware Group Adviser Funds      497         3/06/24    1:15M                                    Pietrzykowski Kris… R/FA
 3/06/24  Delaware Group Equity Funds II    497         3/06/24    1:15M                                    Pietrzykowski Kris… R/FA
 3/06/24  Ivy Funds                         497         3/06/24    1:15M                                    Pietrzykowski Kris… R/FA
 3/04/24  Ivy Funds                         497         3/04/24    1:2M                                     Pietrzykowski Kris… R/FA
 3/01/24  Delaware Group Adviser Funds      N-14/A                12:15M                                    Pietrzykowski Kris… R/FA
 3/01/24  Delaware Group Equity Funds II    N-14/A                12:15M                                    Pietrzykowski Kris… R/FA
 3/01/24  Ivy Funds                         N-14/A                12:15M                                    Pietrzykowski Kris… R/FA
 1/18/24  Delaware Group Adviser Funds      N-14                  14:13M                                    Pietrzykowski Kris… R/FA
 1/18/24  Delaware Group Equity Funds II    N-14                  14:13M                                    Pietrzykowski Kris… R/FA
 1/18/24  Ivy Funds                         N-14                  14:13M                                    Pietrzykowski Kris… R/FA
 1/18/24  Ivy Funds                         N-14                   5:2.2M                                   Pietrzykowski Kris… R/FA
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