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1 NORTHERN EQUITY INDEX FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT MARCH 31, 2013

2 A MESSAGE FROM BOB BROWNE CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER Global stock markets performed very well during the 12-month period ended March 31, 2013, reflecting the healing from the post-financial crisis era. Domestic equities finished the period with a gain of 13.96%, as gauged by the S&P 500 Index, while international markets returned 11.25%, as measured by the MSCI EAFE Index. The MSCI Emerging Markets Index SM lagged with a return of 1.95%, due largely to slowing growth in key economies such as China and Brazil. These gains represent the continuation of a rally that has been in effect for four years now. Notably, this long-running bull market has been accompanied by numerous concerns regarding economic growth, the debt crisis in Europe and the increased role of central banks in the financial markets. However, most bull markets tend to climb a similar wall of worry, and the 100% gain in the MSCI World Index since the bottom of early March 2009 has indeed come amidst a plethora of very credible concerns. In this cycle defined as March 2009 through March 2013 typical economic anxieties were compounded by troubles that originated in the global financial crisis. Even today, investors are exhibiting unease that recent gains are solely the result of central bank money printing and are bound to reverse, a concern that we see as a reflection of skepticism about equity investing in the post-crisis environment. We believe that the reversal of easy monetary policy does represent the primary intermediate-term risk to the markets. However, we also think that the Federal Reserve is still a long way from deciding that there has been sufficient economic improvement to begin to tighten monetary policy. In addition, central banks in Europe and Japan remain committed to expansionary policies of their own. We therefore agree that the current valuation discount in stocks is partially the result of the intervention of global central banks, which raises the risk of market dislocation once they eventually begin to change policy. However, we also foresee any upward movement in interest rates as gradual, with absolute levels of interest rates remaining relatively low for several years to come. In addition, we believe that gains for stocks are justified by factors beyond central bank policy. The solid corporate profit reports of the 12-month period continue a multi-year trend of healthier results and stronger balance sheets in Corporate America. As a result, we believe that stocks still present reasonable value even in the wake of their strong rally of the past 12 months. U.S. valuations have climbed from 12 times earnings in September 2011 to 15 times earnings in the first quarter of 2013, still a discount to the historical median of 16.8 times earnings since Valuations in the overseas markets have also increased during this time. However, it is important to keep in mind that using a measure of trailing 10-year earnings results captures two of the worst earnings recessions in the last century and assumes that they are representative of what may occur in the future. We believe that this significantly overstates the risk to the U.S. economy, which leads us to conclude that current valuations are in fact reasonable. The attractiveness of stock valuations only increases when they are compared against corresponding valuations in the fixed-income markets. With such strong gains already behind us, it is reasonable to expect more muted returns in the months ahead. However, we believe that the fundamental underpinnings of the market remain robust due to a combination of favorable central bank policy, low inflation, improving confidence and perhaps most important strength in corporate earnings and the increasing return of capital to shareholders. Bob Browne Chief Investment Officer Northern Trust

3 EQUITY INDEX FUNDS TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY 10 STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES 12 STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS 14 STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS The report has been prepared for the general information of Northern Funds shareholders. It is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless accompanied or preceded by a current Northern Funds prospectus, which contains more complete information about Northern Funds investment policies, management fees and expenses. Investors are reminded to read the prospectus carefully before investing or sending money. Performance calculations reflect fee waivers and reimbursements in effect. In the absence of fee waivers and reimbursements, total return would have been reduced. Total return is based on net change in net asset value assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. Northern Funds performance is compared to various market indices. Unlike a mutual fund, the performance of an index assumes no transaction costs, taxes, management fees or other expenses. A direct investment in an index is not possible. The recent volatility in the stock market has produced short-term returns that are not typical and may not continue in the future. Because of ongoing market volatility, Northern Funds performance may be subject to substantial short-term changes. This report contains certain forward-looking statements about factors that may affect the performance of Northern Funds in the future. These statements are based on Northern Funds management predictions and expectations concerning certain future events, such as performance of the economy as a whole and of specific industry sectors, changes in the levels of interest rates, the impact of developing world events, and other factors. Management believes these forwardlooking statements to be reasonable, although they are inherently uncertain and difficult to predict. Actual events may cause adjustments in Northern Funds management strategies from those currently expected to be employed. 16 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS 23 SCHEDULES OF INVESTMENTS 23 EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY INDEX FUND 38 GLOBAL REAL ESTATE INDEX FUND 47 GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY INDEX FUND 59 INTERNATIONAL EQUITY INDEX FUND 73 MID CAP INDEX FUND 81 SMALL CAP INDEX FUND 107 STOCK INDEX FUND 116 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 129 REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM 130 TAX INFORMATION 131 FUND EXPENSES 133 TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS 139 INVESTMENT CONSIDERATIONS 140 FOR MORE INFORMATION Northern Funds are distributed by Northern Funds Distributors, LLC, Three Canal Plaza, Suite 100, Portland, Maine 04101, not affiliated with Northern Trust. NOT FDIC INSURED May lose value / No bank guarantee NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT 1 EQUITY INDEX FUNDS

4 EQUITY INDEX FUNDS EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY INDEX FUND (UNAUDITED) PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY The Emerging Markets Equity Index Fund returned 1.58% during the 12-month reporting period ended March 31, 2013, while the MSCI Emerging Markets Index SM, the Fund s benchmark, returned 1.95%. Emerging markets underperformed developed markets for the same period, as measured by the MSCI World Index, which posted a return of 11.85%. Emerging market returns were driven largely by very strong country returns in the Philippines and Turkey, 43.39% and 39.76%, respectively. Countries with the lowest returns included the Czech Republic, Morocco and Brazil, returning %, % and %, respectively. From a sector standpoint, returns were largely driven by the healthcare and consumer staples sectors, returning 19.00% and 13.32%, respectively. The lowest sector returns came from energy and materials at % and %, respectively. European political and monetary uncertainty weighed on international markets during the reporting period. Greece s inability to form a coalition government, uncertainty surrounding France s economic plans and a political blow to German Chancellor Merkel s party in local and state elections all spurred volatility. Relief came in June as Greece successfully formed a government, and European leaders used bailout funds to recapitalize banks, easing systemic concerns. Resource-rich countries, including many emerging and frontier market countries in the Europe, Middle East and Africa region, benefited from higher oil and commodity prices, while weak manufacturing data in China confirmed that economic growth there was slowing. Global developed markets displayed positive returns in the first quarter of 2013, though international developed markets lagged the United States. The rally was partly driven by central bank actions, as U.S. and European monetary authorities maintained easy monetary policies. Positive U.S. economic news coupled with a lack of negative European events helped to calm global markets. Late in the period, fears of a renewed European debt crisis were alleviated when lenders agreed to bailout terms with Cyprus, though the country was forced to implement severe capital controls to avoid bank runs. News from Europe may continue to impact U.S. equity returns. However, crisis fears could be balanced by stable growth and monetary stimulus. INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE PORTFOLIO MANAGERS AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS for periods ended March 31, 2013 TOTAL RETURN ONE YEAR THREE YEAR FIVE YEAR SINCE INCEPTION EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY INDEX 1.58% 2.59% 0.03% 4.37% MSCI EMERGING MARKETS INDEX SM Performance reflects voluntary and contractual fee waivers and reimbursements in effect. In their absence, performance would be reduced. Performance quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than that shown here. The one year total return will differ from the total return in the Financial Highlights. The Financial Highlights total return has been adjusted to reflect performance in conformity with U.S. GAAP principles due to the movement of open foreign markets at a time when the U.S. market was closed. Performance data current to the most recent month-end is available at northernfunds.com. GROWTH OF A $10,000 INVESTMENT $16,000 $13,449 $14,518 The MSCI Emerging Markets Index SM is a $14,000 free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure equity $12,000 market performance in the global emerging $10,000 markets. SHAUN MURPHY With Northern Trust since 2004 STEVEN J. SANTICCIOLI With Northern Trust since 2003 FUND FACTS (as of 3/31/13) TICKER SYMBOL NOEMX INCEPTION DATE 04/25/06 NET ASSETS $2.1 BILLION NETASSET $11.58 DIVIDEND SCHEDULE ANNUALLY GROSS EXPENSE RATIO (1) 0.73% NET EXPENSE RATIO 0.30% (1) The Gross Expense Ratio presented is based on the gross expense ratio as reported in the Fund s current prospectus, which may differ from the gross expense ratio presented in the Fund s financial highlights. $8,000 $6,000 4/25/06 EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY INDEX FUND MSCI EMERGING MARKETS INDEX SM 3/31/13 Information about Investment Considerations can be found on page 139. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Unlike the Index, the Fund s total returns are reduced by operating expenses, such as transaction costs and management fees. EQUITY INDEX FUNDS 2 NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT

5 EQUITY INDEX FUNDS GLOBAL REAL ESTATE INDEX FUND (UNAUDITED) PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY The FTSE EPRA /NAREIT Global Index, the benchmark for the Global Real Estate Index Fund, returned 20.33% during the 12- month reporting period ended March 31, Real estate securities outperformed the broader market, as measured by the MSCI ACWI Index, which returned 10.55%. The Global Real Estate Index Fund posted a return of 20.11% over the period. From a country standpoint, the United States, which comprises approximately 41% of the benchmark, returned 14.84% during the reporting period. China, which comprises approximately 4% of the benchmark, returned 41.41% during the reporting period. European political and monetary uncertainty weighed on international markets during the reporting period. Greece s inability to form a coalition government, uncertainty surrounding France s economic plans and a political blow to German Chancellor Merkel s party in local and state elections all spurred volatility. Relief came in June as Greece successfully formed a government, and European leaders used bailout funds to recapitalize banks, easing systemic concerns. Resource-rich countries, including many emerging and frontier market countries in the Europe, Middle East and Africa region, benefited from higher oil and commodity prices, while weak manufacturing data in China confirmed that economic growth there was slowing. Developed world indices slowed in the fourth quarter as uncertainty regarding the U.S. fiscal cliff and the European debt crisis spurred volatility. Global developed markets posted positive returns in the first quarter of 2013, though international developed markets lagged the United States. The rally was partly driven by central bank actions, as U.S. and European monetary authorities maintained easy monetary policies. Positive U.S. economic news coupled with a lack of negative European events helped to calm global markets. Late in the period, fears of a renewed European debt crisis were alleviated when lenders agreed to bailout terms with Cyprus, though the country was forced to implement severe capital controls to avoid bank runs. News from Europe may continue to impact U.S. equity returns. However, crisis fears could be balanced by stable growth and monetary stimulus. INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE PORTFOLIO MANAGERS AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS for periods ended March 31, 2013 TOTAL RETURN ONE YEAR THREE YEAR FIVE YEAR SINCE INCEPTION GLOBAL REAL ESTATE INDEX 20.11% 12.70% 2.19% 2.53% FTSE EPRA /NAREIT GLOBAL INDEX Performance reflects voluntary and contractual fee waivers and reimbursements in effect. In their absence, performance would be reduced. Performance quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than that shown here. Performance data current to the most recent month-end is available at northernfunds.com. GROWTH OF A $10,000 INVESTMENT $14,000 $12,000 $10,000 $8,000 $6,000 $4,000 $2,000 7/26/06 GLOBAL REAL ESTATE INDEX FUND FTSE EPRA /NAREIT GLOBAL INDEX $11,818 $12,294 3/31/13 The FTSE EPRA /NAREIT Global Index is a free float, market capitalization-weighted real estate index designed to represent publicly traded equity REITs and listed property companies globally. Expanded in December 2008, the FTSE EPRA / NAREIT Global Index covers both developed and emerging markets, and represents 38 countries worldwide. Information about Investment Considerations can be found on page 139. SHAUN MURPHY With Northern Trust since 2004 THOMAS O BRIEN With Northern Trust since 2004 FUND FACTS (as of 3/31/13) TICKER SYMBOL NGREX INCEPTION DATE 07/26/06 NET ASSETS $1.3 BILLION NETASSET $9.70 DIVIDEND SCHEDULE QUARTERLY GROSS EXPENSE RATIO (1) 0.74% NET EXPENSE RATIO 0.50% (1) The Gross Expense Ratio presented is based on the gross expense ratio as reported in the Fund s current prospectus, which may differ from the gross expense ratio presented in the Fund s financial highlights. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Unlike the Index, the Fund s total returns are reduced by operating expenses, such as transaction costs and management fees. NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT 3 EQUITY INDEX FUNDS

6 EQUITY INDEX FUNDS GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY INDEX FUND (UNAUDITED) PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY The Global Sustainability Index Fund returned 13.13% for the 12-month reporting period ended March 31, 2013, tracking the benchmark, the MSCI World ESG Index, which returned 13.10%. The benchmark outperformed the MSCI World Index, which returned 11.85% for the same period. The United States, comprising approximately 50% of the benchmark, returned 15.18% during the reporting period. Israel, Greece, New Zealand and Switzerland performed extremely well, returning 48.35%, 43.87%, 33.07% and 32.93%, respectively, during the reporting period. Japan, which makes up nearly 10% of the benchmark, returned 8.00%, while the United Kingdom, which also accounts for about 10% of the benchmark, returned 11.50% during the reporting period. European political and monetary uncertainty weighed on international markets during the reporting period. Greece s inability to form a coalition government, uncertainty surrounding France s economic plans and a political blow to German Chancellor Merkel s party in local and state elections all spurred volatility. Relief came in June as Greece successfully formed a government, and European leaders used bailout funds to recapitalize banks, easing systemic concerns. Resource-rich countries, including many emerging and frontier market countries in the Europe, Middle East and Africa region, benefited from higher oil and commodity prices, while weak manufacturing data in China confirmed that economic growth there was slowing. Developed world indices slowed in the fourth quarter of 2012 as uncertainty regarding the U.S. fiscal cliff and the European debt crisis spurred volatility. Global developed markets posted positive returns in the first quarter of 2013, though international developed markets lagged the United States. The rally was partly driven by central bank actions, as U.S. and European monetary authorities maintained easy monetary policies. Positive U.S. economic news coupled with a lack of negative European events helped to calm global markets. Late in the period, fears of a renewed European debt crisis were alleviated when lenders agreed to bailout terms with Cyprus, though the country was forced to implement severe capital controls to avoid bank runs. News from Europe may continue to impact U.S. equity returns. However, crisis fears could be balanced by stable growth and monetary stimulus. INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE PORTFOLIO MANAGERS AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS for periods ended March 31, 2013 TOTAL RETURN ONE YEAR THREE YEAR FIVE YEAR SINCE INCEPTION GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY INDEX 13.13% 8.33% 2.25% 2.18% MSCI WORLD ESG INDEX Performance reflects voluntary and contractual fee waivers and reimbursements in effect. In their absence, performance would be reduced. Performance quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than that shown here. Performance data current to the most recent month-end is available at northernfunds.com. GROWTH OF A $10,000 INVESTMENT $12,000 $10,000 $8,000 $6,000 $4,000 $2,000 3/5/08 GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY INDEX FUND MSCI WORLD ESG INDEX $11,154 $11,331 3/31/13 The MSCI WORLD ESG Index is a free float-adjusted, market capitalizationweighted index comprised of large- and mid-cap developed companies in North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific. The Index represents a broad, diversified set of global companies, selected based on regional sector rankings of environmental, social and governance factors. Information about Investment Considerations can be found on page 139. SHAUN MURPHY With Northern Trust since 2004 THOMAS O BRIEN With Northern Trust since 2004 FUND FACTS (as of 3/31/13) TICKER SYMBOL NSRIX INCEPTION DATE 03/05/08 NET ASSETS $135 MILLION NETASSET $10.20 DIVIDEND SCHEDULE ANNUALLY GROSS EXPENSE RATIO (1) 0.89% NET EXPENSE RATIO 0.30% (1) The Gross Expense Ratio presented is based on the gross expense ratio as reported in the Fund s current prospectus, which may differ from the gross expense ratio presented in the Fund s financial highlights. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Unlike the Index, the Fund s total returns are reduced by operating expenses, such as transaction costs and management fees. EQUITY INDEX FUNDS 4 NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT

7 EQUITY INDEX FUNDS INTERNATIONAL EQUITY INDEX FUND (UNAUDITED) PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY The International Equity Index Fund returned 11.04% for the 12-month reporting period ended March 31, The Fund s benchmark, the MSCI EAFE Index, returned 11.25% during the period. The benchmark underperformed the U.S. market as measured by the S&P 500 Index, which returned 13.96%. The countries with the largest contributions to performance during the reporting period were Belgium, New Zealand, Australia and Switzerland, returning 27.69%, 22.71%, 22.20% and 21.65%, respectively. Underperforming countries included Italy and Israel, with losses of 6.81% and 6.09%, respectively. From a sector standpoint, the largest contributions to returns during the reporting period came from healthcare, consumer staples and financials, generating 25.50%, 20.62% and 20.31%, respectively. The weakest sectors included energy, materials and utilities, returning -5.74%, -3.35% and -2.36%, respectively. European political and monetary uncertainty weighed on international markets during the reporting period. Greece s inability to form a coalition government, uncertainty surrounding France s economic plans and a political blow to German Chancellor Merkel s party in local and state elections all spurred volatility. Relief came in June as Greece successfully formed a government, and European leaders used bailout funds to recapitalize banks, easing systemic concerns. Resource-rich countries, including many emerging and frontier market countries in the Europe, Middle East and Africa region, benefited from higher oil and commodity prices, while weak manufacturing data in China confirmed that economic growth there was slowing. Developed world indices slowed in the fourth quarter as uncertainty regarding the U.S. fiscal cliff and the European debt crisis spurred volatility. Global developed markets posted positive returns in the first quarter of 2013, though international developed markets lagged the United States. The rally was partly driven by central bank actions, as U.S. and European monetary authorities maintained easy monetary policies. Positive U.S. economic news coupled with a lack of negative European events helped to calm global markets. Late in the period, fears of a renewed European debt crisis were alleviated when lenders agreed to bailout terms with Cyprus, though the country was forced to implement severe capital controls to avoid bank runs. News from Europe may continue to impact U.S. equity returns. However, crisis fears could be balanced by stable growth and monetary stimulus. INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE PORTFOLIO MANAGERS AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS for periods ended March 31, 2013 TOTAL RETURN ONE YEAR THREE YEAR FIVE YEAR SINCE INCEPTION INTERNATIONAL EQUITY INDEX 11.04% 4.82% 1.10% 3.70% MSCI EAFE INDEX Performance reflects voluntary and contractual fee waivers and reimbursements in effect. In their absence, performance would be reduced. Performance quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than that shown here. Performance data current to the most recent month-end is available at northernfunds.com. GROWTH OF A $10,000 INVESTMENT $17,000 $15,000 $13,000 $11,000 $9,000 $7,000 3/22/05 INTERNATIONAL EQUITY INDEX FUND MSCI EAFE INDEX $13,383 $13,654 3/31/13 The MSCI EAFE Index is a free floatadjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure developed market equity performance, excluding the U.S. and Canada. Information about Investment Considerations can be found on page 139. SHAUN MURPHY With Northern Trust since 2004 STEVEN J. SANTICCIOLI With Northern Trust since 2003 FUND FACTS (as of 3/31/13) TICKER SYMBOL NOINX INCEPTION DATE 03/22/05 NET ASSETS $2.5 BILLION NETASSET $10.78 DIVIDEND SCHEDULE ANNUALLY GROSS EXPENSE RATIO (1) 0.63% NET EXPENSE RATIO 0.25% (1) The Gross Expense Ratio presented is based on the gross expense ratio as reported in the Fund s current prospectus, which may differ from the gross expense ratio presented in the Fund s financial highlights. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Unlike the Index, the Fund s total returns are reduced by operating expenses, such as transaction costs and management fees. NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT 5 EQUITY INDEX FUNDS

8 EQUITY INDEX FUNDS MID CAP INDEX FUND (UNAUDITED) PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY The Mid Cap Index Fund s benchmark, the S&P MidCap 400 Index, returned 17.83% for the 12-month reporting period ended March 31, The benchmark, an index of U.S. mid-cap equities, outperformed large-cap stocks, as measured by the S&P 500 Index, which posted a return of 13.96%. The Fund returned 17.56%, closely tracking the benchmark. Consumer staples and utilities were the top-performing sectors, returning 31.56% and 27.91%, respectively, during the reporting period. Telecommunications services and information technology generated the weakest returns at 5.25% and 3.17%, respectively, during the reporting period. U.S. stocks finished the reporting period on a positive note after a series of market swings. Equities retreated in the second quarter primarily due to headlines out of Europe and China, and then advanced in the third quarter on news of the Federal Reserve s decision to continue its quantitative easing program. U.S. equity market gains may also be attributed in part to progress in the stabilization of Europe s banking sector. In China, concern over growth levels, a lack of transparency in government statistics and credit-fueled overexpansion have all contributed to recent unfavorable stock market performance. In the United States, concerns regarding the looming spending cuts and tax increases known as the fiscal cliff drove a significant selloff in October. Economists cut U.S. growth expectations for 2013 amid fears that the United States might fall into another recession. Subsequently, a last-minute deal to avoid the fiscal cliff accompanied by healthy corporate earnings and housing data, along with improvements in the labor market sparked an early 2013 rally in U.S. stocks. The Federal Reserve its easy monetary policy, also announcing that it would continue its asset-purchasing program until unemployment declines to 6.5%. Additionally, fears of a renewed European debt crisis were alleviated when lenders agreed to bailout terms with Cyprus, though the country was forced to implement severe capital controls to avoid bank runs. News from Europe may continue to impact U.S. equity returns. However, crisis fears could be balanced by stable growth and monetary stimulus. INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE PORTFOLIO MANAGERS AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS for periods ended March 31, 2013 TOTAL RETURN ONE YEAR THREE YEAR FIVE YEAR SINCE INCEPTION MID CAP INDEX 17.56% 14.79% 9.53% 8.38% S&P MIDCAP 400 INDEX Performance reflects voluntary and contractual fee waivers and reimbursements in effect. In their absence, performance would be reduced. Performance quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than that shown here. Performance data current to the most recent month-end is available at northernfunds.com. GROWTH OF A $10,000 INVESTMENT $22,000 $19,000 $16,000 $13,000 $10,000 $19,073 $19,628 The S&P MidCap 400 Index is an unmanaged index consisting of 400 mid-cap stocks. The S&P MidCap 400 Index covers over 7% of the U.S. equities market. Information about Investment Considerations can be found on page 139. CHAD M. RAKVIN With Northern Trust since 2004 BRENT REEDER With Northern Trust since 1993 FUND FACTS (as of 3/31/13) TICKER SYMBOL NOMIX INCEPTION DATE 03/22/05 NET ASSETS $980 MILLION NETASSET $14.96 DIVIDEND SCHEDULE ANNUALLY GROSS EXPENSE RATIO (1) 0.53% NET EXPENSE RATIO 0.15% (1) The Gross Expense Ratio presented is based on the gross expense ratio as reported in the Fund s current prospectus, which may differ from the gross expense ratio presented in the Fund s financial highlights. $7,000 3/22/05 MID CAP INDEX FUND S&P MIDCAP 400 INDEX 3/31/13 The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Unlike the Index, the Fund s total returns are reduced by operating expenses, such as transaction costs and management fees. EQUITY INDEX FUNDS 6 NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT

9 EQUITY INDEX FUNDS SMALL CAP INDEX FUND (UNAUDITED) PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY The Small Cap Index Fund returned 16.24% for the 12-month reporting period ended March 31, 2013, closely tracking its benchmark the Russell 2000 Index, which returned 16.30% for the period. Large-cap stocks underperformed small caps, as the Russell 1000 Index returned 14.43% during the same period. The top-performing sectors in the benchmark were financials and industrials, which returned 23.26% and 21.44%, respectively, during the reporting period. The weakest sectors in the benchmark were energy and telecommunications services, which returned 0.71% and 3.91%, respectively, during the reporting period. U.S. stocks finished the 12-month period on a positive note after a series of market swings. Equities retreated in the second quarter primarily due to headlines out of Europe and China, and then advanced in the third quarter on news of the Federal Reserve s decision to continue its quantitative easing program. U.S. equity market gains may also be attributed in part to progress in the stabilization of Europe s banking sector. In China, concern over growth levels, a lack of transparency in government statistics and credit-fueled overexpansion have all contributed to recent unfavorable stock market performance. In the United States, concerns regarding the looming spending cuts and tax increases known as the fiscal cliff drove a significant selloff in October. Economists cut U.S. growth expectations for 2013 amid fears that the United States might fall into another recession. Subsequently, a last-minute deal to avoid the fiscal cliff accompanied by healthy corporate earnings and housing data, along with improvements in the labor market sparked an early 2013 rally in U.S. stocks. The Federal Reserve its easy monetary policy, also announcing that it would continue its asset-purchasing program until unemployment declines to 6.5%. Additionally, fears of a renewed European debt crisis were alleviated when lenders agreed to bailout terms with Cyprus, though the country was forced to implement severe capital controls to avoid bank runs. News from Europe may continue to impact U.S. equity returns. However, crisis fears could be balanced by stable growth and monetary stimulus. INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE PORTFOLIO MANAGERS AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS for periods ended March 31, 2013 TOTAL RETURN ONE YEAR FIVE YEAR TEN YEAR SINCE INCEPTION SMALL CAP INDEX 16.24% 7.98% 11.10% 6.84% RUSSELL 2000 INDEX Performance reflects voluntary and contractual fee waivers and reimbursements in effect. In their absence, performance would be reduced. Performance quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than that shown here. Performance data current to the most recent month-end is available at northernfunds.com. GROWTH OF A $10,000 INVESTMENT $28,000 $24,000 $20,000 $16,000 $12,000 $8,000 9/3/99 SMALL CAP INDEX FUND RUSSELL 2000 INDEX $24,564 $26,597 3/31/13 The Russell 2000 Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of the 2,000 smallest of the 3,000 largest U.S. companies, based on market capitalization. Information about Investment Considerations can be found on page 139. CHAD M. RAKVIN With Northern Trust since 2004 BRENT REEDER With Northern Trust since 1993 FUND FACTS (as of 3/31/13) TICKER SYMBOL NSIDX INCEPTION DATE 09/03/99 NET ASSETS $763 MILLION NETASSET $10.41 DIVIDEND SCHEDULE ANNUALLY GROSS EXPENSE RATIO (1) 0.54% NET EXPENSE RATIO 0.15% (1) The Gross Expense Ratio presented is based on the gross expense ratio as reported in the Fund s current prospectus, which may differ from the gross expense ratio presented in the Fund s financial highlights. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Unlike the Index, the Fund s total returns are reduced by operating expenses, such as transaction costs and management fees. NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT 7 EQUITY INDEX FUNDS

10 EQUITY INDEX FUNDS STOCK INDEX FUND (UNAUDITED) PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY For the 12-month reporting period ended March 31, 2013, the Fund returned 13.83%, while its benchmark, the S&P 500 Index returned 13.96%. Large-cap equities underperformed mid-caps, as measured by the S&P MidCap 400 Index, which returned 17.83%, and small-caps, as measured by the S&P SmallCap 600 Index, which returned 16.14%. The top-performing sectors in the benchmark were telecommunications services and healthcare, which returned 26.86% and 25.19%, respectively, during the reporting period. The bottom-performing sector during the reporting period was information technology, which declined 1.12%. U.S. stocks finished the 12-month period on a positive note after a series of market swings. Equities retreated in the second quarter primarily due to headlines out of Europe and China, and then advanced in the third quarter on news of the Federal Reserve s decision to continue its quantitative easing program. U.S. equity market gains may also be attributed in part to progress in the stabilization of Europe s banking sector. In China, concern over growth levels, a lack of transparency in government statistics and credit-fueled overexpansion have all contributed to recent unfavorable stock market performance. In the United States, concerns regarding the looming spending cuts and tax increases known as the fiscal cliff drove a significant selloff in October. Economists cut U.S. growth expectations for 2013 amid fears that the United States might fall into another recession. Subsequently, a last-minute deal to avoid the fiscal cliff accompanied by healthy corporate earnings and housing data, along with improvements in the labor market sparked an early 2013 rally in U.S. stocks. The Federal Reserve its easy monetary policy, also announcing that it would continue its asset-purchasing program until unemployment declines to 6.5%. Additionally, fears of a renewed European debt crisis were alleviated when lenders agreed to bailout terms with Cyprus, though the country was forced to implement severe capital controls to avoid bank runs. News from Europe may continue to impact U.S. equity returns. However, crisis fears could be balanced by stable growth and monetary stimulus. INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE PORTFOLIO MANAGERS AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS for periods ended March 31, 2013 TOTAL RETURN ONE YEAR FIVE YEAR TEN YEAR SINCE INCEPTION STOCK INDEX 13.83% 5.60% 8.24% 6.50% S&P 500 INDEX Performance reflects voluntary and contractual fee waivers and reimbursements in effect. In their absence, performance would be reduced. Performance quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than that shown here. Performance data current to the most recent month-end is available at northernfunds.com. GROWTH OF A $10,000 INVESTMENT $35,000 $30,000 $25,000 $20,000 $15,000 $10,000 10/7/96 STOCK INDEX FUND S&P 500 INDEX $28,226 $30,813 3/31/13 The S&P 500 Index is the Standard and Poor s Composite Index of 500 stocks, a widely recognized, unmanaged index of common stock prices. Information about Investment Considerations can be found on page 139. CHAD M. RAKVIN With Northern Trust since 2004 BRENT REEDER With Northern Trust since 1993 FUND FACTS (as of 3/31/13) TICKER SYMBOL NOSIX INCEPTION DATE 10/07/96 NET ASSETS $4.8 BILLION NETASSET $19.47 DIVIDEND SCHEDULE QUARTERLY GROSS EXPENSE RATIO (1) 0.40% NET EXPENSE RATIO 0.10% (1) The Gross Expense Ratio presented is based on the gross expense ratio as reported in the Fund s current prospectus, which may differ from the gross expense ratio presented in the Fund s financial highlights. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Unlike the Index, the Fund s total returns are reduced by operating expenses, such as transaction costs and management fees. EQUITY INDEX FUNDS 8 NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT

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12 EQUITY INDEX FUNDS STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES Amounts in thousands, except per share data EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY INDEX FUND GLOBAL REAL ESTATE INDEX FUND ASSETS: Investments, at cost $1,849,078 $1,074,103 (1) Investments, at value $2,121,698 $1,332,539 (3) Cash held at broker 2,498 (5) 3,199 (5) Foreign currencies held at broker, at value (restricted $865, $1,035, $99, $3,006, respectively) 3,072 (6) 5,038 (6) Foreign currencies, at value (cost $12,583, $9,104, $754, $20,080, respectively) 12,701 9,142 Dividend income receivable 4,354 3,652 Interest income receivable 9 12 Receivable for foreign tax reclaimable Receivable for securities sold 19, Receivable for variation margin on futures contracts 52 Receivable for fund shares sold 3,757 1,889 Receivable from investment adviser Unrealized gain on foreign currency exchange contracts Prepaid and other assets 3 1 Total Assets 2,167,417 1,356,123 LIABILITIES: Cash overdraft 1,866 Unrealized loss on foreign currency exchange contracts Payable for securities purchased 19,314 6,016 Payable for variation margin on futures contracts 1 50 Payable for fund shares redeemed 1, Payable to affiliates: Investment advisory fees Administration fees Custody and accounting fees Shareholder servicing fees Transfer agent fees Trustee fees 6 4 Accrued other liabilities Total Liabilities 23,148 6,860 Net Assets $2,144,269 $1,349,263 ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS: Capital stock $2,041,384 $1,786,637 Accumulated undistributed net investment income (loss) (10,030) (15,992) Accumulated undistributed net realized gain (loss) (159,498) (680,390) Net unrealized appreciation 272, ,008 Net Assets $2,144,269 $1,349,263 Shares Outstanding ($.0001 par value, unlimited authorization) 185, ,157 Net Asset Value, Redemption and Offering Price Per Share $11.58 $9.70 (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) Amounts include cost from the Diversified Assets Portfolio of the Northern Institutional Funds of $19,343, $2,326, $45,426, $27,001, $21,866 and $72,982, respectively. Amounts include cost from the Northern Trust Corp. of $105 and $3,766, respectively. Amounts include value from the Diversified Assets Portfolio of the Northern Institutional Funds of $19,343, $2,326, $45,426, $27,001, $21,866 and $72,982, respectively. Amounts include value from the Northern Trust Corp. of $109 and $3,881, respectively. The restricted cash amounts for each international fund are $271, $536, $102 and $0, respectively. Costs associated with foreign currencies held at broker are $3,141, $5,120, $526 and $5,486, respectively. EQUITY INDEX FUNDS 10 NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT

13 MARCH 31, 2013 GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY INDEX FUND INTERNATIONAL EQUITY INDEX FUND MID CAP INDEX FUND SMALL CAP INDEX FUND STOCK INDEX FUND $105,239 (1) (2) $2,100,831 (1) $758,358 (1) $608,151 (1) (1) (2) $3,587,577 $132,811 (3) (4) $2,454,122 (3) $979,239 (3) $766,521 (3) (3) (4) $4,823, (5) 4,502 (5) 515 (6) 5,401 (6) , , , , ,798 1, , ,040 2,501, , ,740 4,833, , , , , ,628 2,420 $134,737 $2,465,305 $980,340 $763,112 $4,830,786 $111,674 $2,494,332 $763,558 $600,024 $3,699, ,562 2, ,115 (5,011) (392,399) (6,972) 3,738 (108,197) 27, , , ,776 1,237,517 $134,737 $2,465,305 $980,340 $763,112 $4,830,786 13, ,663 65,511 73, ,116 $10.20 $10.78 $14.96 $10.41 $19.47 NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT 11 EQUITY INDEX FUNDS

14 EQUITY INDEX FUNDS STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS Amounts in thousands EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY INDEX FUND GLOBAL REAL ESTATE INDEX FUND INVESTMENT INCOME: Dividend income $42,195 (1) (2) (1) (3) $31,014 Interest income Total Investment Income 42,241 31,074 EXPENSES: Investment advisory fees 6,201 3,594 Administration fees 2,658 1,540 Custody fees 1, Accounting fees Transfer agent fees 1,772 1,027 Registration fees Printing fees Professional fees Shareholder servicing fees Trustee fees Interest expense 3 Other Total Expenses 12,846 7,463 Less expenses reimbursed by investment adviser (7,534) (2,360) Net Expenses 5,312 5,103 Net Investment Income 36,929 25,971 NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES): Net realized gains (losses) on: Investments (21,108) (8,439) Futures contracts 1,810 5,334 Foreign currency transactions (1,579) (624) Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: Investments 14, ,913 Futures contracts Foreign currency exchange contracts 3 55 Translation of other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies (124) (73) Net Gains (Losses) (6,614) 173,485 Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations $30,315 $199,456 (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) Amounts include dividend income from the Diversified Assets Portfolio of the Northern Institutional Funds of $1, $3, $1, $2, $2 and $10, respectively. Net of $5,116 in non-reclaimable foreign withholding taxes. Net of $1,603 in non-reclaimable foreign withholding taxes. Amounts include dividend income from the Diversified Assets Portfolio of the Northern Institutional Funds of which the amount is less than $1. Net of $194 in non-reclaimable foreign withholding taxes. Net of $5,948 in non-reclaimable foreign withholding taxes. EQUITY INDEX FUNDS 12 NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT

15 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2013 GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY INDEX FUND INTERNATIONAL EQUITY INDEX FUND MID CAP INDEX FUND SMALL CAP INDEX FUND STOCK INDEX FUND $3,047 (4) (5) $59,776 (1) (6) $11,986 (1) $10,091 (1) $84,866 (1) ,049 59,776 11,989 10,094 84, ,639 1,479 1,151 3, ,783 1, , , , , ,409 3,761 2,979 14,250 (629) (6,822) (2,679) (2,138) (10,629) 335 4,587 1, ,621 2,714 55,189 10,907 9,253 81,256 (1,233) (18,160) 15,592 13,080 (51,494) 515 5,389 5,128 4,178 15,605 (60) (1,857) 12, , ,993 77, ,764 (10) (67) 11 (245) (1,205) (8) (37) (16) (494) 11, , ,724 95, ,670 $14,040 $224,203 $139,631 $104,255 $564,926 NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT 13 EQUITY INDEX FUNDS

16 EQUITY INDEX FUNDS STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY INDEX FUND GLOBAL REAL ESTATE INDEX FUND Amounts in thousands OPERATIONS: Net investment income $36,929 $28,618 $25,971 $14,799 Net realized gains (losses) (20,877) (3,220) (3,729) (5,041) Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) 14,263 (152,597) 177,214 1,678 Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations 30,315 (127,199) 199,456 11,436 CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS: Net increase in net assets resulting from capital share transactions 464, , ,549 81,467 Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Capital Share Transactions 464, , ,549 81,467 DISTRIBUTIONS PAID: From net investment income (44,000) (21,001) (38,098) (15,728) From net realized gains Total Distributions Paid (44,000) (21,001) (38,098) (15,728) Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets 450,847 78, ,907 77,175 NET ASSETS: Beginning of year 1,693,422 1,614, , ,181 End of year $2,144,269 $1,693,422 $1,349,263 $728,356 Accumulated Undistributed Net Investment Income (Loss) $(10,030) $(1,460) $(15,992) $(1,564) EQUITY INDEX FUNDS 14 NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT

17 FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED MARCH 31, GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY INDEX FUND INTERNATIONAL EQUITY INDEX FUND MID CAP INDEX FUND SMALL CAP INDEX FUND STOCK INDEX FUND $2,714 $2,089 $55,189 $47,440 $10,907 $5,658 $9,253 $4,404 $81,256 $47,341 (778) 1,132 (14,628) (78,060) 20,720 16,538 17,258 19,018 (35,889) (15,290) 12,104 (1,612) 183,642 (65,317) 108,004 (1,172) 77,744 (19,228) 519, ,729 14,040 1, ,203 (95,937) 139,631 21, ,255 4, , ,780 9,173 15, , , , , ,452 69,454 1,058, ,749 9,173 15, , , , , ,452 69,454 1,058, ,749 (2,800) (1,864) (53,302) (43,000) (9,993) (4,532) (9,996) (3,120) (80,033) (46,242) (17,408) (4,381) (2,800) (1,864) (53,302) (43,000) (27,401) (4,532) (14,377) (3,120) (80,033) (46,242) 20,413 15, ,571 (23,280) 309, , ,330 70,528 1,543,552 1,053, ,324 99,201 1,669,734 1,693, , , , ,254 3,287,234 2,233,947 $134,737 $114,324 $2,465,305 $1,669,734 $980,340 $671,199 $763,112 $512,782 $4,830,786 $3,287,234 $471 $618 $10,562 $10,442 $2,136 $1,768 $574 $1,576 $2,115 $1,380 NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT 15 EQUITY INDEX FUNDS

18 EQUITY INDEX FUNDS FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY INDEX FUND Selected per share data Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year $11.65 $13.06 $11.31 $6.46 $12.92 INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: Net investment income Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) (0.03) (1.48) (6.41) Total from Investment Operations 0.20 (1.26) (6.15) LESS DISTRIBUTIONS PAID: From net investment income (1) (0.27) (0.15) (0.20) (0.12) (0.20) From net realized gains (0.11) Total Distributions Paid (0.27) (0.15) (0.20) (0.12) (0.31) Net Asset Value, End of Year $11.58 $11.65 $13.06 $11.31 $6.46 Total Return (2) 1.67% (9.34)% 17.24% 77.02% (47.60)% SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS: Net assets, in thousands, end of year $2,144,269 $1,693,422 $1,614,849 $1,368,577 $307,832 Ratio to average net assets of: Expenses, net of reimbursements and credits 0.30% (3) 0.61% (3) 0.72% (3) 0.72% 0.76% Expenses, before reimbursements and credits 0.73% 0.73% 0.72% 0.72% 0.76% Net investment income, net of reimbursements and credits 2.08% (3) 1.90% (3) 1.38% (3) 1.07% 2.14% Net investment income, before reimbursements and credits 1.65% 1.78% 1.38% 1.07% 2.14% Portfolio Turnover Rate 26.98% 33.19% 40.61% 13.07% 29.68% (1) (2) (3) Distributions to shareholders from net investment income include amounts relating to foreign currency transactions which are treated as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes. Assumes investment at net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, and a complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of the year. The net expenses and net investment income ratios include additional reimbursements of advisory fees incurred in connection with the investment of uninvested cash in affiliated money market funds of approximately $12,000, $3,000 and $8,000, which represents less than percent of average net assets for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Absent the additional reimbursements, net investment income and reimbursements would have been decreased and net expenses increased by a corresponding amount. EQUITY INDEX FUNDS 16 NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT

19 FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED MARCH 31, GLOBAL REAL ESTATE INDEX FUND Selected per share data Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year $8.38 $8.47 $7.37 $4.14 $10.17 INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: Net investment income Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) 1.40 (0.08) (6.08) Total from Investment Operations (5.74) LESS DISTRIBUTIONS PAID: From net investment income (1) (0.32) (0.19) (0.17) (0.17) (0.28) From net realized gains (0.01) Total Distributions Paid (0.32) (0.19) (0.17) (0.17) (0.29) Net Asset Value, End of Year $9.70 $8.38 $8.47 $7.37 $4.14 Total Return (2) 20.11% 1.42% 17.52% 82.69% (57.38)% SUPPLEMENTAL DATA AND RATIOS: Net assets, in thousands, end of year $1,349,263 $728,356 $651,181 $496,724 $235,067 Ratio to average net assets of: Expenses, net of reimbursements and credits 0.50% (3) 0.61% (3) 0.65% (3) 0.65% 0.65% Expenses, before reimbursements and credits 0.73% 0.74% 0.74% 0.75% 0.74% Net investment income, net of reimbursements and credits 2.52% (3) 2.27% (3) 2.01% (3) 2.64% 3.74% Net investment income, before reimbursements and credits 2.29% 2.14% 1.92% 2.54% 3.65% Portfolio Turnover Rate 7.75% 5.02% 4.56% 21.50% 38.23% (1) (2) (3) Distributions to shareholders from net investment income include amounts relating to foreign currency transactions which are treated as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes. Assumes investment at net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, and a complete redemption of the investment at net asset value at the end of the year. The net expenses and net investment income ratios include additional reimbursements of advisory fees incurred in connection with the investment of uninvested cash in affiliated money market funds of approximately $33,000, $3,000 and $13,000, which represents less than percent of average net assets for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Absent the additional reimbursements, net investment income and reimbursements would have been decreased and net expenses increased by a corresponding amount. NORTHERN FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT 17 EQUITY INDEX FUNDS

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