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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 811-05785

MFS INVESTMENT GRADE MUNICIPAL TRUST

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

111 Huntington Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts 02199

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

Christopher R. Bohane

Massachusetts Financial Services Company

111 Huntington Avenue

Boston, Massachusetts 02199

(Name and address of agents for service)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (617) 954-5000

Date of fiscal year end: November 30

Date of reporting period: November 30, 2019


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REPORTS TO STOCKHOLDERS.


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Annual Report

November 30, 2019

 

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MFS® Investment Grade Municipal Trust

 

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Beginning on January 1, 2021, as permitted by regulations adopted by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of the fund’s annual and semiannual shareholder reports will no longer be sent by mail, unless you specifically request paper copies of the reports. Instead, the complete reports will be made available on the fund’s Web site, and you will be notified by mail each time a report is posted and provided with a Web site link to access the report.

If you are already signed up to receive shareholder reports by email, you will not be affected by this change and you need not take any action. You may sign up to receive shareholder reports and other communications from the fund by email by contacting your financial intermediary (such as a broker-dealer or bank) or, if you hold your shares directly with the fund, by calling 1-800-637-2304 or by logging into your Investor Center account at www.computershare.com/investor.

Beginning on January 1, 2019, you may elect to receive all future reports in paper free of charge. Contact your financial intermediary to request that you continue to receive paper copies of your shareholder reports. If you invest directly with the fund, you can call 1-800-637-2304 to let the fund know that you wish to continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports. Your election to receive reports in paper will apply to all funds held in your account if you invest through your financial intermediary or all funds held with the MFS fund complex if you invest directly.

 

CXH-ANN

 


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MFS® Investment Grade Municipal Trust

New York Stock Exchange Symbol: CXH

 

 

Letter from the Executive Chair     1  
Portfolio composition     2  
Management review     4  
Performance summary     7  
Portfolio managers’ profiles     9  
Dividend reinvestment and cash purchase plan     10  
Portfolio of investments     11  
Statement of assets and liabilities     42  
Statement of operations     43  
Statements of changes in net assets     44  
Statement of cash flows     45  
Financial highlights     46  
Notes to financial statements     48  
Report of independent registered public accounting firm     58  
Results of shareholder meeting     60  
Trustees and officers     61  
Board review of investment advisory agreement     67  
Proxy voting policies and information     71  
Quarterly portfolio disclosure     71  
Further information     71  
Information about fund contracts and legal claims     71  
Federal tax information     71  
MFS® privacy notice     72  
Contact information    back cover

 

 

NOT FDIC INSURED MAY LOSE VALUE NO BANK GUARANTEE



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LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE CHAIR

 

Dear Shareholders:

Slowing global growth, low inflation, and trade friction between the United States and China have been hallmarks of the past 12 months. After experiencing an uptick in

market volatility in late 2018, markets steadied for most of 2019, thanks in large measure to the adoption of a dovish policy stance on the part of global central banks, focused on supporting economic growth. Negotiations aimed at a “phase one” trade deal between the U.S. and China are at an advanced stage, boosting investor sentiment, though uncertainty persists. Signs of stability emerging from the global manufacturing sector have also lifted spirits. Uncertainty over Brexit, along with the ripple effects from the trade conflict, hampered business confidence and investment in the U.K. and Europe, though investors hope that the result of December’s general election, which the pro-Brexit Conservative Party won by a comfortable margin, will bring

greater clarity as the U.K. is on pace to leave the EU at the end of January 2020.

Markets expect that the longest economic expansion in U.S. history will continue for the time being, albeit at a slower pace, especially if trade tensions recede. In an effort to prolong the expansion, the U.S. Federal Reserve lowered interest rates three times between July and October. Similarly, the European Central Bank loosened policy in September. While the monetary policy environment remains quite accommodative, signs of easing trade tensions and fading global recession fears have helped push global interest rates modestly higher from the record-low levels posted late in the summer as investors grew less risk averse.

Here at MFS®, we aim to help our clients navigate the growing complexity of the markets and world economies. Our long-term investment philosophy and commitment to the responsible allocation of capital allow us to tune out the noise and uncover what we believe are the best, most durable investment opportunities in the market. Through our powerful global investment platform, we combine collective expertise, thoughtful risk management and long-term discipline to create sustainable value for investors.

Respectfully,

 

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Robert J. Manning

Executive Chair

MFS Investment Management

January 15, 2020

The opinions expressed in this letter are subject to change and may not be relied upon for investment advice. No forecasts can be guaranteed.

 

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PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION

 

Portfolio structure (i)

 

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Top ten industries (i)  
Healthcare Revenue – Hospitals     24.5%  
Water & Sewer Utility Revenue     15.4%  
Student Loan Revenue     12.3%  
Universities – Colleges     11.8%  
General Obligations – General Purpose     9.2%  
Transportation – Special Tax     9.1%  
Tax – Sales     7.7%  
Utilities – Municipal Owned     7.6%  
Airport Revenue     6.8%  
Miscellaneous Revenue – Other     5.9%  
Composition including fixed income credit quality (a)(i)

 

AAA     4.3%  
AA     47.8%  
A     50.6%  
BBB     26.9%  
BB     6.4%  
B     0.9%  
CCC     0.5%  
CC     0.6%  
C     3.1%  
D     2.1%  
Not Rated     11.7%  
Cash & Cash Equivalents (Less Liabilities)     (49.3)%  
Other     (5.6)%  
Portfolio facts (i)  
Average Duration (d)     8.8  
Average Effective Maturity (m)     16.3 yrs.  
 

 

 

(a)

For all securities other than those specifically described below, ratings are assigned to underlying securities utilizing ratings from Moody’s, Fitch, and Standard & Poor’s rating agencies and applying the following hierarchy: If all three agencies provide a rating, the middle rating (after dropping the highest and lowest ratings) is assigned; if two of the three agencies rate a security, the lower of the two is assigned. Ratings are shown in the S&P and Fitch scale (e.g., AAA). Securities rated BBB or higher are considered investment grade. All ratings are subject to change. Not Rated includes fixed income securities and fixed income derivatives, which have not been rated by any rating agency. The fund may or may not have held all of these instruments on this date. The fund is not rated by these agencies.

 

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(d)

Duration is a measure of how much a bond’s price is likely to fluctuate with general changes in interest rates, e.g., if rates rise 1.00%, a bond with a 5-year duration is likely to lose about 5.00% of its value due to the interest rate move. This calculation is based on net assets applicable to common shares as of November 30. 2019.

(i)

For purposes of this presentation, the components include the value of securities, and reflect the impact of the equivalent exposure of derivative positions, if any. These amounts may be negative from time to time. Equivalent exposure is a calculated amount that translates the derivative position into a reasonable approximation of the amount of the underlying asset that the portfolio would have to hold at a given point in time to have the same price sensitivity that results from the portfolio’s ownership of the derivative contract. When dealing with derivatives, equivalent exposure is a more representative measure of the potential impact of a position on portfolio performance than value. The bond component will include any accrued interest amounts.

(m)

In determining each instrument’s effective maturity for purposes of calculating the fund’s dollar-weighted average effective maturity, MFS uses the instrument’s stated maturity or, if applicable, an earlier date on which MFS believes it is probable that a maturity-shortening device (such as a put, pre-refunding or prepayment) will cause the instrument to be repaid. Such an earlier date can be substantially shorter than the instrument’s stated maturity. This calculation is based on gross assets, which consists of net assets applicable to common shares plus the value of preferred shares, as of November 30, 2019.

Cash & Cash Equivalents includes any cash, investments in money market funds, short-term securities, and other assets less liabilities. Please see the Statement of Assets and Liabilities for additional information related to the fund’s cash position and other assets and liabilities.

Cash & Cash Equivalents is negative due to the aggregate liquidation value of variable rate municipal term preferred shares.

Other includes equivalent exposure from currency derivatives and/or any offsets to derivative positions and/or the leverage created through the issuance of self-deposited inverse floaters and may be negative.

Percentages are based on net assets applicable to common shares as of November 30, 2019.

The portfolio is actively managed and current holdings may be different.

 

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MANAGEMENT REVIEW

Summary of Results

MFS Investment Grade Municipal Trust (“fund”) is a closed-end fund. The fund’s investment objective is to seek high current income exempt from federal income tax, but may also consider capital appreciation. The fund invests, under normal market conditions, at least 80% of its net assets, including assets attributable to preferred shares and borrowing for investment purposes, in tax-exempt bonds and tax-exempt notes.

For the twelve months ended November 30, 2019, common shares of the fund provided a total return of 10.80%, at net asset value and a total return of 16.96%, at market value. This compares with a return of 8.49% for the fund’s benchmark, the Bloomberg Barclays Municipal Bond Index.

The performance commentary below is based on the net asset value performance of the fund which reflects the performance of the underlying pool of assets held by the fund. The total return at market value represents the return earned by owners of the shares of the fund which are traded publicly on the exchange.

Market Environment

Fading fears of a near-term global recession, hopes for a partial trade deal between the United States and China and dramatically lower odds of a no-deal Brexit helped bolster market sentiment late in the period, causing headwinds experienced for many months prior to die down. Changes in market sentiment, largely driven by uncertainty over the outcome of trade negotiations between the US and China, contributed to periodic bouts of volatility during the reporting period. The global economy decelerated, led by weakness in China and Europe, although the pace of the slowdown moderated late in the period amid signs of stabilization in the manufacturing sector.

The deteriorating global growth backdrop, along with declining inflationary pressures, prompted the US Federal Reserve to adopt a more dovish posture beginning in early 2019, resulting in the first interest rate cut in over a decade at the end of July, followed by additional cuts in September and October. The Fed’s actions led to a sharp decline in long-term interest rates during the period’s second half, causing the inversion of portions of the US Treasury yield curve for a time. The Fed indicated in October that further rate cuts are unlikely unless the outlook for the economy materially worsens.

Globally, central banks have tilted more dovish as well, with the European Central Bank unveiling a package of easing measures, which included cutting overnight rates further – sending them deeper into negative territory – restarting its bond-buying program and lengthening the term of cheap loans to banks to three years from two. The central banks of India and Australia are among those that have cut rates several times in recent months, although China has been more cautious in increasing liquidity as it continues to attempt to deleverage its economy, cutting rates only marginally.

Emerging markets experienced considerable volatility through the end of 2018, as tighter global financial conditions exposed structural weakness in some countries. Those conditions improved in 2019 as the Fed became more dovish, but significant trade friction between the US and China weighed on sentiment for much of the year,

 

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although hopes for a partial trade deal improved sentiment late in the period. Idiosyncratic factors negatively impacted some emerging economies, such as Argentina and Turkey.

From a geopolitical perspective, Brexit uncertainty has receded as a UK general election in early December provided some much needed clarity, assuring that the UK will leave the EU on January 31, 2020, though the two sides have a narrow window in which to negotiate their future trade relationship by the end of next year. Further boosting risk sentiment was the announcement of a partial trade agreement between China and the US.

Over the reporting period, municipal bonds delivered strong performance, fueled by lower US Treasury rates, strong fundamentals and favorable technicals. With investors reaching for yield, lower-quality and longer-duration bonds outperformed as the yield curve flattened. The fundamentals of municipalities remained well supported on strong growth in tax revenues. The technical tailwind also continued, as tax-exempt supply remained low compared to long-term average levels and inflows into the asset class were strong. Valuations ended the period generally tighter than long-term averages, but off of recent tighter levels. Within the asset class, spreads compressed between high yield and investment grade, while valuations of “BBB” rated (r) versus “AAA” rated bonds also appeared relatively tight.

Contributors to Performance

Relative to the Bloomberg Barclays Municipal Bond Index, the fund’s longer duration (d) stance benefited performance as rates generally declined during the reporting period. The fund’s positioning along the yield curve (y) was another key contributor to relative performance, primarily due to a more positive impact from carry (i.e., the cost or benefit from holding an asset) than the benchmark and, to a lesser extent, from the fund’s greater exposure to bonds with 20-year maturities. Lastly, the fund’s lesser exposure to housing securities and greater exposure to industrial revenue bonds aided relative returns.

The fund employs leverage which has been created through the issuance of variable rate municipal term preferred shares and inverse floaters. To the extent that investments are purchased through the use of leverage, the fund’s net asset value may increase or decrease at a greater rate than a comparable unleveraged fund. During the reporting period, the fund’s use of leverage was a positive contributor to relative performance.

Detractors from Performance

The fund’s asset allocation decisions, overall, weakened relative performance. Notably, from a quality perspective, the fund’s greater exposure to non-rated, “C” rated and “D” rated bonds dampened relative results.

Security selection was another factor that hindered relative performance. From a sector perspective, selection within the transportation sector held back relative returns. From a quality perspective, bond selection in “A” rated issuers also negatively impacted relative results.

Respectfully,

Portfolio Manager(s)

Michael Dawson and Geoffrey Schechter

 

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(d)

Duration is a measure of how much a bond’s price is likely to fluctuate with general changes in interest rates, e.g., if rates rise 1.00%, a bond with a 5-year duration is likely to lose about 5.00% of its value.

(r)

Bonds rated “BBB”, “Baa”, or higher are considered investment grade; bonds rated “BB”, “Ba”, or below are considered non-investment grade. The source for bond quality ratings is Moody’s Investors Service, Standard & Poor’s and Fitch, Inc. and the ratings are applied using the following hierarchy: If all three agencies provide a rating, the middle rating (after dropping the highest and lowest ratings) is assigned; if two of the three agencies rate a security, the lower of the two is assigned. Ratings are shown in the S&P and Fitch scale (e.g., AAA). For securities which are not rated by any of the three agencies, the security is considered Not Rated.

(y)

A yield curve graphically depicts the yields of different maturity bonds of the same credit quality and type; a normal yield curve is upward sloping, with short-term rates lower than long-term rates.

The views expressed in this report are those of the portfolio manager(s) only through the end of the period of the report as stated on the cover and do not necessarily reflect the views of MFS or any other person in the MFS organization. These views are subject to change at any time based on market or other conditions, and MFS disclaims any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied upon as investment advice or an indication of trading intent on behalf of any MFS portfolio. References to specific securities are not recommendations of such securities, and may not be representative of any MFS portfolio’s current or future investments.

 

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PERFORMANCE SUMMARY THROUGH 11/30/19

The following chart presents the fund’s historical performance in comparison to its benchmark(s). Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost; current performance may be lower or higher than quoted. The performance shown does not reflect the deduction of taxes, if any, that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the sale of fund shares. Performance data shown represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results.

Price Summary for MFS Investment Grade Municipal Trust

                   Date        Price     
 

 

Year Ended 11/30/19

     Net Asset Value        11/30/19        $10.74  
              11/30/18        $10.14  
     New York Stock Exchange Price        11/30/19          $9.85  
              8/20/19  (high) (t)       $10.12  
              12/20/18  (low) (t)         $8.64  
                11/30/18          $8.81    

Total Returns vs Benchmark(s)

 

         

 

Year Ended 11/30/19

     MFS Investment Grade Municipal Trust at       
    

New York Stock Exchange Price (r)

     16.96%  
    

Net Asset Value (r)

     10.80%  
       Bloomberg Barclays Municipal Bond Index (f)        8.49%    

 

(f)

Source: FactSet Research Systems Inc.

 

(r)

Includes reinvestment of all distributions.

 

(t)

For the period December 1, 2018 through November 30, 2019.

Benchmark Definition(s)

Bloomberg Barclays Municipal Bond Index – a market capitalization-weighted index that measures the performance of the tax-exempt bond market. BLOOMBERG® is a trademark and service mark of Bloomberg Finance L.P. and its affiliates (collectively “Bloomberg”). BARCLAYS® is a trademark and service mark of Barclays Bank Plc (collectively with its affiliates, “Barclays”), used under license. Bloomberg or Bloomberg’s licensors, including Barclays, own all proprietary rights in the Bloomberg Barclays Indices. Neither Bloomberg nor Barclays approves or endorses this material, or guarantees the accuracy or completeness of any information herein, or makes any warranty, express or implied, as to the results to be obtained therefrom, and, to the maximum extent allowed by law, neither shall have any liability or responsibility for injury or damages arising in connection therewith.

 

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It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

Notes to Performance Summary

The fund’s shares may trade at a discount or premium to net asset value. When fund shares trade at a premium, buyers pay more than the net asset value underlying fund shares, and shares purchased at a premium would receive less than the amount paid for them in the event of the fund’s concurrent liquidation.

The fund’s monthly distributions may include a return of capital to shareholders to the extent that distributions are in excess of the fund’s net investment income and net capital gains, determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations. Distributions that are treated for federal income tax purposes as a return of capital will reduce each shareholder’s basis in his or her shares and, to the extent the return of capital exceeds such basis, will be treated as gain to the shareholder from a sale of shares. Returns of shareholder capital may have the effect of reducing the fund’s assets and increasing the fund’s expense ratio.

Net asset values and performance results based on net asset value per share do not include adjustments made for financial reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and may differ from amounts reported in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities or the Financial Highlights.

A portion of the fund’s monthly distributions may be subject to state, federal, and/or alternative minimum tax. Capital gains, if any, are subject to a capital gains tax.

From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower.

 

In accordance with Section 23(c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the fund hereby gives notice that it may from time to time repurchase common and/or preferred shares of the fund in the open market at the option of the Board of Trustees and on such terms as the Trustees shall determine.

 

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PORTFOLIO MANAGERS’ PROFILES

 

Portfolio Manager   Primary Role   Since   Title and Five Year History
Michael Dawson   Portfolio
Manager
  2007   Investment Officer of MFS; employed in the investment management area of MFS since 1998.
Geoffrey Schechter   Portfolio
Manager
  2007   Investment Officer of MFS; employed in the investment management area of MFS since 1993.

 

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DIVIDEND REINVESTMENT AND CASH PURCHASE PLAN

The fund offers a Dividend Reinvestment and Cash Purchase Plan (the “Plan”) that allows common shareholders to reinvest either all of the distributions paid by the fund or only the long-term capital gains. Generally, purchases are made at the market price unless that price exceeds the net asset value (the shares are trading at a premium). If the shares are trading at a premium, purchases will be made at a price of either the net asset value or 95% of the market price, whichever is greater. You can also buy shares on a quarterly basis in any amount $100 and over. The Plan Agent will purchase shares under the Cash Purchase Plan on the 15th of January, April, July, and October or shortly thereafter.

If shares are registered in your own name, new shareholders will automatically participate in the Plan, unless you have indicated that you do not wish to participate. If your shares are in the name of a brokerage firm, bank, or other nominee, you can ask the firm or nominee to participate in the Plan on your behalf. If the nominee does not offer the Plan, you may wish to request that your shares be re-registered in your own name so that you can participate. There is no service charge to reinvest distributions, nor are there brokerage charges for shares issued directly by the fund. However, when shares are bought on the New York Stock Exchange or otherwise on the open market, each participant pays a pro rata share of the transaction expenses, including commissions. The tax status of dividends and capital gain distributions does not change whether received in cash or reinvested in additional shares – the automatic reinvestment of distributions does not relieve you of any income tax that may be payable (or required to be withheld) on the distributions.

If your shares are held directly with the Plan Agent, you may withdraw from the Plan at any time by going to the Plan Agent’s website at www.computershare.com/investor, by calling 1-800-637-2304 any business day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern time or by writing to the Plan Agent at P.O. Box 505005, Louisville, KY 40233-5005. Please have available the name of the fund and your account number. For certain types of registrations, such as corporate accounts, instructions must be submitted in writing. Please call for additional details. When you withdraw from the Plan, you can receive the value of the reinvested shares in one of three ways: your full shares will be held in your account, the Plan Agent will sell your shares and send the proceeds to you, or you may transfer your full shares to your investment professional who can hold or sell them. Additionally, the Plan Agent will sell your fractional shares and send the proceeds to you.

If you have any questions or for further information or a copy of the Plan, contact the Plan Agent Computershare Trust Company, N.A. (the Transfer Agent for the fund) at 1-800-637-2304, at the Plan Agent’s website at www.computershare.com/investor, or by writing to the Plan Agent at P.O. Box 505005, Louisville, KY 40233-5005.

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS

11/30/19

The Portfolio of Investments is a complete list of all securities owned by your fund. It is categorized by jurisdiction.

 

Municipal Bonds - 152.6%                 
Issuer    Shares/Par     Value ($)  
Alabama - 1.9%                 
Birmingham, AL, Special Care Facilities Financing Authority Rev. (Methodist Home for the Aging), 5.25%, 6/01/2025    $ 70,000     $ 75,213  
Jefferson County, AL, Sewer Rev. Warrants, Capital Appreciation, Senior Lien, “B”, AGM, 0%, 10/01/2026      95,000       77,191  
Jefferson County, AL, Sewer Rev. Warrants, Capital Appreciation, Senior Lien, “B”, AGM, 0%, 10/01/2029      135,000       89,192  
Jefferson County, AL, Sewer Rev. Warrants, Capital Appreciation, Senior Lien, “B”, AGM, 0%, 10/01/2034      190,000       88,228  
Jefferson County, AL, Sewer Rev. Warrants, Capital Appreciation, Senior Lien, “B”, AGM, 0%, 10/01/2035      365,000       158,680  
Pell City, AL, Special Care Facilities, Financing Authority Rev. (Noland Health Services, Inc.), 5%, 12/01/2039      140,000       149,132  
Tuscaloosa County, AL, Industrial Development Authority, Gulf Opportunity Zone (Hunt Refining Project), “A”, 4.5%, 5/01/2032      275,000       301,268  
Tuscaloosa County, AL, Industrial Development Authority, Gulf Opportunity Zone (Hunt Refining Project), “A”, 5.25%, 5/01/2044      510,000       586,317  
University of South Alabama, Facilities Rev., “A”, BAM, 5%, 4/01/2044      170,000       206,859  
University of South Alabama, Facilities Rev., “A”, BAM, 5%, 4/01/2049      100,000       120,959  
    

 

 

 
             $ 1,853,039  
Arizona - 2.0%                 
Arizona Industrial Development Authority Senior Living Rev. (Great Lakes Senior Living Facilities LLC, First Tier), “A”, 5%, 1/01/2043    $ 70,000     $ 79,131  
Arizona Industrial Development Authority Senior Living Rev. (Great Lakes Senior Living Facilities LLC, First Tier), “A”, 5%, 1/01/2054      120,000       133,606  
Phoenix, AZ, Industrial Development Authority Education Facility Rev. (Great Hearts Academies Project), “A”, 5%, 7/01/2036      60,000       66,611  
Phoenix, AZ, Industrial Development Authority Education Facility Rev. (Great Hearts Academies Project), “A”, 5%, 7/01/2041      45,000       49,485  
Phoenix, AZ, Industrial Development Authority Education Facility Rev. (Great Hearts Academies Project), “A”, 5%, 7/01/2046      80,000       87,531  
Phoenix, AZ, Industrial Development Authority Education Facility Rev. (Legacy Traditional Schools Project), 5%, 7/01/2035      70,000       75,719  
Phoenix, AZ, Industrial Development Authority Education Facility Rev. (Legacy Traditional Schools Project), 5%, 7/01/2045      80,000       85,362  
Pima County, AZ, Industrial Development Authority Education Facility Rev. (American Leadership Academy Project), 5%, 6/15/2047      165,000       170,260  

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par     Value ($)  
Municipal Bonds - continued                 
Arizona - continued                 
Pima County, AZ, Industrial Development Authority Education Facility Rev. (American Leadership Academy Project), 5%, 6/15/2052    $ 145,000     $ 149,092  
Salt Verde Financial Corp., AZ, Senior Gas Rev., 5%, 12/01/2032      795,000       1,023,507  
    

 

 

 
             $ 1,920,304  
Arkansas - 0.2%                 
Arkansas Development Finance Authority Hospital Rev. (Washington Regional Medical Center), “A”, 5%, 2/01/2035    $ 30,000     $ 33,925  
Arkansas Development Finance Authority Hospital Rev. (Washington Regional Medical Center), “C”, 5%, 2/01/2033      50,000       56,702  
Pulaski County, AR, Public Facilities Board, Healthcare Rev. (Baptist Health), 5%, 12/01/2042      120,000       133,283  
    

 

 

 
             $ 223,910  
California - 13.5%                 
Beverly Hills, CA, Unified School District (Election of 2008), Capital Appreciation, 0%, 8/01/2031    $ 130,000     $ 101,135  
Beverly Hills, CA, Unified School District (Election of 2008), Capital Appreciation, 0%, 8/01/2032      235,000       176,894  
Beverly Hills, CA, Unified School District (Election of 2008), Capital Appreciation, 0%, 8/01/2033      470,000       343,941  
California Department of Water Resources, Center Valley Project Rev., “AJ”, 5%, 12/01/2035 (Prerefunded 12/01/2021)      1,000,000       1,081,480  
California Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Chapman University), 5%, 4/01/2031      135,000       141,804  
California Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (University of San Francisco), 6.125%, 10/01/2036 (Prerefunded 10/01/2021)      35,000       38,254  
California Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (University of San Francisco), 6.125%, 10/01/2036 (Prerefunded 10/01/2021)      40,000       43,757  
California Municipal Finance Authority Rev. (University of La Verne), “A”, 6.25%, 6/01/2040 (Prerefunded 6/01/2020)      70,000       71,840  
California Public Works Board Lease Rev. (Various Capital Projects), “I”, 5%, 11/01/2038      1,220,000       1,374,330  
California Public Works Board Lease Rev., Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (Various Correctional Facilities), “A”, 5%, 9/01/2033      1,135,000       1,316,021  
California School Finance Authority, School Facility Rev. (Alliance for College-Ready Public Schools Projects), “A”, 5%, 7/01/2030      40,000       45,666  
California School Finance Authority, School Facility Rev. (Alliance for College-Ready Public Schools Projects), “A”, 5%, 7/01/2045      100,000       111,094  
California State University Rev., “A”, 5%, 11/01/2037      805,000       863,451  
California Statewide Communities Development Authority Rev. (Loma Linda University Medical Center), “A”, 5.25%, 12/01/2034      85,000       95,569  
California Statewide Communities Development Authority Rev. (Loma Linda University Medical Center), “A”, 5.25%, 12/01/2044      245,000       270,825  

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par     Value ($)  
Municipal Bonds - continued                 
California - continued                 
California Statewide Communities Development Authority Rev. (Loma Linda University Medical Center), “A”, 5%, 12/01/2046    $ 120,000     $ 133,654  
California Statewide Communities Development Authority, College Housing Rev. (NCCD-Hooper Street LLC College of the Arts Project), 5.25%, 7/01/2049      100,000       115,101  
Chula Vista, CA, Industrial Development Rev. (San Diego Gas & Electric Co.), “E”, 5.875%, 1/01/2034      195,000       195,729  
Golden State, CA, Tobacco Securitization Corp., Tobacco Settlement Rev., “A”, 5%, 6/01/2030      85,000       95,324  
Golden State, CA, Tobacco Securitization Corp., Tobacco Settlement Rev., “A”, 3.5%, 6/01/2036      100,000       101,837  
La Verne, CA, Brethren Hillcrest Homes, COP, 5%, 5/15/2036      50,000       52,992  
Los Angeles County, CA, Redevelopment Refunding Authority Tax Allocation Rev., “D”, AGM, 5%, 9/01/2023      210,000       239,308  
Los Angeles County, CA, Regional Financing Authority Rev. (Montecedro, Inc. Project), “A”, CALHF, 5%, 11/15/2034      35,000       38,683  
Los Angeles County, CA, Regional Financing Authority Rev. (Montecedro, Inc. Project), “A”, CALHF, 5%, 11/15/2044      65,000       71,475  
Mount San Antonio, CA, Community College District Rev. (Election of 2008), Convertible Capital Appreciation, “A”, 0% to 8/01/2023, 5.875% to 8/01/2028      140,000       152,211  
Mount San Antonio, CA, Community College District Rev. (Election of 2008), Convertible Capital Appreciation, “A”, 0% to 8/01/2028, 6.25% to 8/01/2043      355,000       352,877  
Oroville, CA, Rev. (Oroville Hospital), 5.25%, 4/01/2049      30,000       35,162  
Oroville, CA, Rev. (Oroville Hospital), 5.25%, 4/01/2054      50,000       58,327  
Riverside County, CA, Transportation Commission Sales Tax Rev. (Limited Tax), “A”, 5.25%, 6/01/2039 (Prerefunded 6/01/2023)      345,000       395,998  
San Diego County, CA, Regional Airport Authority Rev., “A”, 5%, 7/01/2040      835,000       854,681  
San Francisco, CA, City & County Airports Commission, International Airport Rev., “A”, 5%, 1/01/2047      50,000       59,935  
San Francisco, CA, City & County Airports Commission, International Airport Rev., “D”, 5%, 5/01/2025 (Prerefunded 5/03/2021)      285,000       301,120  
San Francisco, CA, City & County Airports Commission, International Airport Rev., Unrefunded Balance, “D”, 5%, 5/01/2025      715,000       754,933  
San Francisco, CA, City & County Redevelopment Successor Agency, Tax Allocation (Mission Bay South Redevelopment Project), “A”, 5%, 8/01/2043      25,000       28,240  
San Jose, CA, Airport Rev., “A-2”, 5.25%, 3/01/2034      710,000       744,385  
State of California, 5.25%, 10/01/2028      270,000       290,131  
State of California, 5.25%, 9/01/2030      645,000       691,272  
State of California, 5%, 4/01/2045      770,000       960,444  

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par     Value ($)  
Municipal Bonds - continued                 
California - continued                 
Upland, CA (San Antonio Community Hospital), COP, 6.5%, 1/01/2041 (Prerefunded 1/01/2021)    $ 85,000     $ 89,961  
West Contra Costa, CA, Unified School District, “B”, NATL, 6%, 8/01/2024      185,000       205,261  
Whittier, CA, Health Facility Rev. (PIH Health), 5%, 6/01/2044      125,000       138,346  
    

 

 

 
             $ 13,233,448  
Colorado - 3.7%                 
Colorado Educational & Cultural Facilities Authority Rev. (Classical Academy Project), “A”, 5%, 12/01/2038    $ 75,000     $ 84,129  
Colorado Educational & Cultural Facilities Authority Rev. (Montessori Charter School Project), 5%, 7/15/2037      40,000       43,110  
Colorado Educational & Cultural Facilities Authority Rev. (Twin Peaks Charter Academy Project), 5%, 11/15/2031      145,000       162,600  
Colorado Health Facilities Authority Rev. (CommonSpirit Health), “A-2”, 4%, 8/01/2044      140,000       150,711  
Colorado Health Facilities Authority Rev. (CommonSpirit Health), “A-2”, 4%, 8/01/2049      115,000       122,741  
Colorado Health Facilities Authority Rev. (Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society), 5.625%, 6/01/2043      90,000       103,722  
Colorado Health Facilities Authority Rev. (SCL Health System), “A”, 5%, 1/01/2044      380,000       422,093  
Colorado Health Facilities Hospital Authority Rev. (AdventHealth Obligated Group), “A”, 4%, 11/15/2038      115,000       130,133  
Colorado Health Facilities Hospital Authority Rev. (AdventHealth Obligated Group), “A”, 4%, 11/15/2043      245,000       273,861  
Colorado Regional Transportation District, Private Activity Rev. (Denver Transportation Partners), 6.5%, 1/15/2030      560,000       574,476  
Colorado Regional Transportation District, Private Activity Rev. (Denver Transportation Partners), 6%, 1/15/2034      480,000       490,949  
Denver, CO, Convention Center Hotel Authority Rev., 5%, 12/01/2035      70,000       80,399  
Denver, CO, Convention Center Hotel Authority Rev., 5%, 12/01/2040      120,000       136,144  
Denver, CO, Health & Hospital Authority Rev., “A”, 4%, 12/01/2037      140,000       155,369  
Denver, CO, Health & Hospital Authority Rev., “A”, 4%, 12/01/2040      140,000       153,868  
Denver, CO, Health & Hospital Authority Rev., “A”, 5.25%, 12/01/2045      95,000       104,519  
Park Creek Metropolitan District, CO, Senior Limited Property Tax     
Supported Rev., “A”, NATL, 5%, 12/01/2045      405,000       462,660  
    

 

 

 
             $ 3,651,484  
Connecticut - 1.0%                 
Mohegan Tribal Finance Authority, CT, Economic Development Bonds, 7%, 2/01/2045 (n)    $ 175,000     $ 178,943  

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par     Value ($)  
Municipal Bonds - continued                 
Connecticut - continued                 
State of Connecticut, Special Tax Obligation Rev., “A”, 5%, 12/01/2029    $ 405,000     $ 431,936  
State of Connecticut, Special Tax Obligation Rev., “A”, 5%, 12/01/2030      385,000       410,356  
    

 

 

 
             $ 1,021,235  
Delaware - 0.7%                 
University of Delaware, 5%, 11/01/2040    $ 500,000     $ 708,555  
District of Columbia - 1.7%                 
District of Columbia Rev. (Georgetown University), BHAC, 5%, 4/01/2040    $ 1,430,000     $ 1,502,701  
District of Columbia Rev. (Kipp D.C. Charter School), “A”, 6%, 7/01/2033 (Prerefunded 7/01/2023)      40,000       46,750  
District of Columbia Rev. (Kipp D.C. Charter School), “A”, 6%, 7/01/2043 (Prerefunded 7/01/2023)      105,000       122,719  
    

 

 

 
             $ 1,672,170  
Florida - 4.3%                 
Bellalago, FL, Educational Facilities Benefit District (Osceola County) Capital Improvement Refunding Rev., 4.375%, 5/01/2030    $ 80,000     $ 87,598  
Bellalago, FL, Educational Facilities Benefit District (Osceola County) Capital Improvement Refunding Rev., 4.5%, 5/01/2033      35,000       38,301  
Bellalago, FL, Educational Facilities Benefit District (Osceola County) Capital Improvement Refunding Rev., 4.6%, 5/01/2034      60,000       65,831  
Collier County, FL, Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Ave Maria University, Inc. Project), “A”, 6.125%, 6/01/2043      440,000       474,021  
Daytona Beach, FL, Halifax Hospital Medical Center Rev., 5%, 6/01/2029      105,000       121,291  
Daytona Beach, FL, Halifax Hospital Medical Center Rev., 5%, 6/01/2030      105,000       120,873  
Florida Higher Educational Facilities Financing Authority Rev. (Jacksonville University Project), “A”, 5%, 6/01/2048      100,000       111,484  
Martin County, FL, Health Facilities Authority Hospital Rev. (Cleveland Clinic Health System), “A”, 4%, 1/01/2046      250,000       277,175  
Miami-Dade County, FL, Health Facilities Authority Hospital Rev., 6.125%, 8/01/2042 (Prerefunded 8/01/2020)      145,000       149,617  
Miami-Dade County, FL, Health Facilities Authority Hospital Rev., Unrefunded Balance, 6.125%, 8/01/2042      50,000       51,416  
Miami-Dade County, FL, Special Obligation, “B”, 5%, 10/01/2035      180,000       196,578  
Mid-Bay Bridge Authority Rev., FL, Springing Lien, “A”, 7.25%, 10/01/2040 (Prerefunded 10/01/2021)      175,000       193,776  
North Broward, FL, Hospital District Rev. (Broward Health), “B”, 5%, 1/01/2042      275,000       311,682  

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par     Value ($)  
Municipal Bonds - continued                 
Florida - continued                 
Pasco County, FL, Del Webb Bexley Community Development District, Special Assessment Rev., 5.4%, 5/01/2049    $ 100,000     $ 107,543  
St. John’s County, FL, Industrial Development Authority Rev. (Presbyterian Retirement), “A”, 6%, 8/01/2045 (Prerefunded 8/01/2020)      400,000       412,544  
Sumter County, FL, Industrial Development Authority Hospital Rev. (Central Florida Health Alliance Projects), “A”, 5%, 7/01/2026      20,000       22,532  
Sumter County, FL, Industrial Development Authority Hospital Rev. (Central Florida Health Alliance Projects), “A”, 5%, 7/01/2029      20,000       22,297  
Sumter County, FL, Industrial Development Authority Hospital Rev. (Central Florida Health Alliance Projects), “A”, 5.125%, 7/01/2034      40,000       44,051  
Sumter County, FL, Industrial Development Authority Hospital Rev. (Central Florida Health Alliance Projects), “A”, 5.25%, 7/01/2044      120,000       131,075  
Tampa, FL (University of Tampa Project), 5%, 4/01/2040      85,000       96,296  
Tampa, FL, Sports Authority Rev. (Tampa Bay Arena), NATL, 5.75%, 10/01/2025      1,000,000       1,138,920  
Westridge, FL, Community Development District, Capital Improvement Rev., 5.8%, 5/01/2037      50,000       49,672  
    

 

 

 
             $ 4,224,573  
Georgia - 3.3%                 
Americus and Sumter County, GA, Hospital Authority Rev. (Magnolia Manor Obligated Group), “A”, 6.25%, 5/15/2033    $ 75,000     $ 83,287  
Americus and Sumter County, GA, Hospital Authority Rev. (Magnolia Manor Obligated Group), “A”, 6.375%, 5/15/2043      75,000       82,711  
Brookhaven, GA, Development Authority Rev. (Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Inc.), “A”, 4%, 7/01/2044      145,000       161,763  
Brookhaven, GA, Development Authority Rev. (Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Inc.), “A”, 4%, 7/01/2049      215,000       238,379  
Clayton County, GA, Development Authority, Special Facilities Rev. (Delta Airlines, Inc.), “A”, 8.75%, 6/01/2029      125,000       129,414  
DeKalb County, GA, Water & Sewer Rev., “A”, 5.25%, 10/01/2028      125,000       134,014  
DeKalb County, GA, Water & Sewer Rev., “A”, 5.25%, 10/01/2029      120,000       128,608  
DeKalb County, GA, Water & Sewer Rev., “A”, 5.25%, 10/01/2030      75,000       80,365  
DeKalb County, GA, Water & Sewer Rev., “A”, 5.25%, 10/01/2041      340,000       363,810  
Fulton County, GA, Water & Sewer Rev., 5%, 1/01/2027      215,000       223,766  
Georgia Main Street Natural Gas, Inc., Gas Project Rev., “A”, 5%, 3/15/2022      525,000       565,682  
Georgia Main Street Natural Gas, Inc., Gas Project Rev., “A”, 5.5%, 9/15/2026      120,000       147,260  
Georgia Main Street Natural Gas, Inc., Gas Project Rev., “A”, 5.5%, 9/15/2028      250,000       317,965  
Georgia Main Street Natural Gas, Inc., Gas Project Rev., “A”, 5%, 5/15/2043      75,000       88,666  

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par     Value ($)  
Municipal Bonds - continued                 
Georgia - continued                 
Georgia Municipal Electric Authority (Plant Vogtle Units 3 & 4 Project), “A”, 5%, 1/01/2056    $ 65,000     $ 75,031  
Georgia Municipal Electric Authority (Plant Vogtle Units 3 & 4 Project), “A”, 5%, 1/01/2063      70,000       80,231  
Hall County and Gainesville, GA, Hospital Authority Rev. (Northeast Georgia Health System, Inc. Project), “A”, 5.5%, 8/15/2054      320,000       373,210  
    

 

 

 
             $ 3,274,162  
Guam - 0.0%                 
Guam Government Business Privilege Tax Rev., “A”, 5.25%, 1/01/2036    $ 40,000     $ 42,054  
Hawaii - 0.2%                 
State of Hawaii, Highway Rev., “A”, 5%, 1/01/2031    $ 120,000     $ 128,843  
State of Hawaii, Highway Rev., “A”, 5%, 1/01/2032      80,000       85,826  
    

 

 

 
             $ 214,669  
Illinois - 14.7%                 
Bolingbrook, IL, Sales Tax Rev., 6.25%, 1/01/2024    $ 155,000     $ 152,779  
Bridgeview, IL, Stadium and Redevelopment Projects, AAC, 5.14%, 12/01/2036      360,000       367,218  
Chicago, IL, “A”, 5.25%, 1/01/2028      25,000       27,684  
Chicago, IL, “A”, 5%, 1/01/2036      85,000       91,967  
Chicago, IL, “A”, 5%, 1/01/2040      85,000       96,404  
Chicago, IL, “A”, 5%, 1/01/2044      265,000       298,091  
Chicago, IL, “A”, 5.5%, 1/01/2049      275,000       324,481  
Chicago, IL, “A”, AGM, 5%, 1/01/2028 (Prerefunded 1/01/2020)      360,000       361,184  
Chicago, IL, “A”, AGM, 4.75%, 1/01/2030      20,000       20,045  
Chicago, IL, “A”, AGM, 5%, 1/01/2037      210,000       210,565  
Chicago, IL, “C”, NATL, 5%, 1/01/2029      250,000       250,847  
Chicago, IL, “D”, 5.5%, 1/01/2033      70,000       79,442  
Chicago, IL, Board of Education (School Reform), Capital Appreciation, “B-1”, 0%, 12/01/2019      50,000       50,000  
Chicago, IL, Board of Education, Dedicated Capital Improvement Tax Bond, 5%, 4/01/2046      100,000       111,607  
Chicago, IL, Board of Education, Dedicated Capital Improvement Tax Bond, 6%, 4/01/2046      420,000       500,669  
Chicago, IL, Board of Education, Unlimited Tax General Obligation Dedicated Rev., “A”, AAC, 5.5%, 12/01/2025      85,000       98,812  
Chicago, IL, Board of Education, Unlimited Tax General Obligation Dedicated Rev., “A”, AAC, 5.5%, 12/01/2026      30,000       35,454  
Chicago, IL, Board of Education, Unlimited Tax General Obligation Dedicated Rev., “A”, AAC, 5.5%, 12/01/2027      85,000       102,003  

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par     Value ($)  
Municipal Bonds - continued                 
Illinois - continued                 
Chicago, IL, Board of Education, Unlimited Tax General Obligation Dedicated Rev., “A”, AAC, 5.5%, 12/01/2028    $ 40,000     $ 48,574  
Chicago, IL, Board of Education, Unlimited Tax General Obligation Dedicated Rev., “A”, AAC, 5.5%, 12/01/2029      30,000       36,876  
Chicago, IL, Board of Education, Unlimited Tax General Obligation Dedicated Rev., “A”, AAC, 5.5%, 12/01/2030      20,000       24,865  
Chicago, IL, Board of Education, Unlimited Tax General Obligation Dedicated Rev., “A”, AAC, 5.5%, 12/01/2031      55,000       69,355  
Chicago, IL, Board of Education, Unlimited Tax General Obligation Dedicated Rev., “C”, AGM, 5%, 12/01/2030      115,000       138,437  
Chicago, IL, Board of Education, Unlimited Tax General Obligation Dedicated Rev., “C”, AGM, 5%, 12/01/2031      220,000       264,117  
Chicago, IL, Board of Education, Unlimited Tax General Obligation Dedicated Rev., “C”, AGM, 5%, 12/01/2032      190,000       227,365  
Chicago, IL, Board of Education, Unlimited Tax General Obligation Refunding Dedicated Rev., “A”, AGM, 5%, 12/01/2029      100,000       120,843  
Chicago, IL, Board of Education, Unlimited Tax General Obligation Refunding Dedicated Rev., “H”, 5%, 12/01/2046      180,000       200,695  
Chicago, IL, General Obligation, “A”, 6%, 1/01/2038      215,000       258,213  
Chicago, IL, Greater Chicago Metropolitan Water Reclamation District, “C”, 5%, 12/01/2029      855,000       913,781  
Chicago, IL, O’Hare International Airport Rev., Customer Facility Charge, AGM, 5.25%, 1/01/2032      70,000       77,807  
Chicago, IL, O’Hare International Airport Rev., Customer Facility Charge, AGM, 5.25%, 1/01/2033      35,000       38,881  
Chicago, IL, O’Hare International Airport Rev., Customer Facility Charge, AGM, 5.5%, 1/01/2043      145,000       161,748  
Chicago, IL, O’Hare International Airport Rev., Senior Lien, “A”, 5%, 1/01/2048      140,000       165,259  
Chicago, IL, O’Hare International Airport Rev., Senior Lien, “A”, 5%, 1/01/2053      75,000       88,077  
Chicago, IL, O’Hare International Airport Rev., Third Lien, “A”, 5.625%, 1/01/2035 (Prerefunded 1/01/2021)      525,000       550,205  
Chicago, IL, O’Hare International Airport Rev., Third Lien, Unrefunded Balance, “A”, 5.625%, 1/01/2035      125,000       130,628  
Chicago, IL, Transit Authority Sales Tax Receipts Rev., 5.25%, 12/01/2029      155,000       165,182  
Chicago, IL, Transit Authority Sales Tax Receipts Rev., 5.25%, 12/01/2030      310,000       329,914  
Chicago, IL, Transit Authority Sales Tax Receipts Rev., 5.25%, 12/01/2031      60,000       63,810  
Chicago, IL, Transit Authority Sales Tax Receipts Rev., 5.25%, 12/01/2040      410,000       432,509  

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par     Value ($)  
Municipal Bonds - continued                 
Illinois - continued                 
Cook County, IL, Community College District No. 508 (City Colleges), BAM, 5%, 12/01/2047    $ 455,000     $ 519,260  
Illinois Finance Authority Rev. (Edward-Elmhurst Healthcare), “A”, 5%, 1/01/2034      145,000       168,881  
Illinois Finance Authority Rev. (Edward-Elmhurst Healthcare), “A”, 5%, 1/01/2035      145,000       168,342  
Illinois Finance Authority Rev. (Franciscan Communities, Inc.), “A”, 4.75%, 5/15/2033      160,000       168,894  
Illinois Finance Authority Rev. (Franciscan Communities, Inc.), “A”, 5.125%, 5/15/2043      125,000       132,045  
Illinois Finance Authority Rev. (Presence Health Network), “C”, 5%, 2/15/2036      85,000       100,853  
Illinois Finance Authority Rev. (Presence Health Network), “C”, 5%, 2/15/2041      120,000       140,680  
Illinois Finance Authority Rev. (Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago), “A”, 6%, 7/01/2043      565,000       634,614  
Illinois Finance Authority Rev. (Silver Cross Hospital & Medical Centers), “C”, 5%, 8/15/2035      315,000       356,989  
Illinois Finance Authority Rev. (University of Chicago), “A”, 5%, 10/01/2035      1,000,000       1,150,200  
Illinois Finance Authority, Student Housing Rev. (Northern Illinois University Project), 6.625%, 10/01/2031      390,000       412,795  
Illinois Railsplitter Tobacco Settlement Authority Rev., 5.5%, 6/01/2023 (Prerefunded 6/01/2021)      150,000       159,572  
Illinois Railsplitter Tobacco Settlement Authority Rev., 6%, 6/01/2028 (Prerefunded 6/01/2021)      1,145,000       1,226,341  
Illinois Sales Tax Securitization Corp., “A”, 5%, 1/01/2030      5,000       5,902  
Lincolnshire, IL, Special Service Area No. 1 (Sedgebrook Project), 6.25%, 3/01/2034      157,000       157,268  
Romeoville, IL, Rev. (Lewis University Project), “A”, 5%, 10/01/2042      130,000       141,194  
Romeoville, IL, Rev. (Lewis University Project), “B”, 5%, 10/01/2039      60,000       65,476  
Romeoville, IL, Rev. (Lewis University Project), “B”, 4.125%, 10/01/2041      45,000       46,440  
Romeoville, IL, Rev. (Lewis University Project), “B”, 4.125%, 10/01/2046      50,000       51,428  
State of Illinois, 5%, 6/01/2020      190,000       193,036  
State of Illinois, 5%, 2/01/2025      50,000       56,026  
State of Illinois, 5%, 2/01/2026      265,000       301,143  
State of Illinois, AGM, 5%, 2/01/2027      95,000       105,971  
State of Illinois, “A”, 5%, 12/01/2024      20,000       22,424  
State of Illinois, “A”, 5%, 10/01/2028      210,000       245,055  
    

 

 

 
             $ 14,417,222  

 

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Municipal Bonds - continued                 
Indiana - 2.7%                 
Indiana Finance Authority Health Facilities Rev. (Baptist Healthcare System Obligated Group), 5%, 8/15/2051    $ 295,000     $ 336,884  
Indiana Finance Authority Rev. (Marquette Project), “A”, 5%, 3/01/2030      40,000       44,270  
Indiana Finance Authority Rev. (Marquette Project), “A”, 5%, 3/01/2039      100,000       108,938  
Indiana Finance Authority Rev. (Ohio River Bridges East End Crossing Project), “A”, 5%, 7/01/2040      350,000       381,262  
Indiana Finance Authority Rev. (Ohio River Bridges East End Crossing Project), “A”, 5%, 7/01/2044      365,000       396,211  
Indiana Finance Authority Rev. (State Revolving Fund Program), “A”, 5%, 2/01/2029 (Prerefunded 2/01/2022)      1,000,000       1,082,150  
Lake County, IN, Hammond Multi-School Building Corp., 5%, 7/15/2032      25,000       30,024  
Lake County, IN, Hammond Multi-School Building Corp., 5%, 7/15/2033      20,000       23,932  
Lake County, IN, Hammond Multi-School Building Corp., 5%, 7/15/2035      25,000       29,698  
Lake County, IN, Hammond Multi-School Building Corp., 5%, 7/15/2038      75,000       87,990  
Valparaiso, IN, Exempt Facilities Rev. (Pratt Paper LLC Project), 7%, 1/01/2044      110,000       128,154  
    

 

 

 
             $ 2,649,513  
Iowa - 0.2%                 
Iowa Student Loan Liquidity Corp. Rev., “A-1”, 4.625%, 12/01/2019    $ 15,000     $ 15,000  
Iowa Student Loan Liquidity Corp. Rev., “B”, 3.5%, 12/01/2044      170,000       167,108  
    

 

 

 
             $ 182,108  
Kansas - 1.5%                 
Coffeyville, KS, Electric Utility System Rev., “B”, NATL, 5%, 6/01/2038    $ 300,000     $ 339,708  
Coffeyville, KS, Electric Utility System Rev., “B”, NATL, 5%, 6/01/2042      100,000       112,602  
Hutchinson, KS, Hospital Facilities Rev. (Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, Inc.), 5%, 12/01/2036      45,000       50,932  
Hutchinson, KS, Hospital Facilities Rev. (Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, Inc.), 5%, 12/01/2041      45,000       50,409  
University of Kansas Hospital Authority, Health Facilities Rev. (University of Kansas Health System), “A”, 5%, 9/01/2048      540,000       650,716  
Wyandotte County/Kansas City, KS, Unified Government Community Improvement District Sales Tax Rev. (Legends Apartments Garage & West Lawn Project), 4.5%, 6/01/2040      20,000       20,903  

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par     Value ($)  
Municipal Bonds - continued                 
Kansas - continued                 
Wyandotte County/Kansas City, KS, Unified Government Utility System Improvement Rev., “A”, 5%, 9/01/2044    $ 195,000     $ 218,722  
    

 

 

 
             $ 1,443,992  
Kentucky - 2.1%                 
Commonwealth of Kentucky State Property & Buildings Commission Rev. (Project No. 119), BAM, 5%, 5/01/2032    $ 35,000     $ 42,652  
Commonwealth of Kentucky State Property & Buildings Commission Rev. (Project No. 119), BAM, 5%, 5/01/2033      35,000       42,481  
Commonwealth of Kentucky State Property & Buildings Commission Rev. (Project No. 119), BAM, 5%, 5/01/2034      40,000       48,380  
Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority Hospital Rev. (Baptist Healthcare System), “B”, 5%, 8/15/2037      35,000       40,637  
Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority Hospital Rev. (Baptist Healthcare System), “B”, 5%, 8/15/2041      230,000       265,558  
Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority Hospital Rev. (Baptist Healthcare System), “B”, 5%, 8/15/2046      135,000       154,747  
Kentucky Higher Education Student Loan Corp. Rev., Tax-Exempt, “B-1”, 5%, 6/01/2036      250,000       286,680  
Kentucky Turnpike Authority, Economic Development Rev., “A”, 5%, 7/01/2030      1,000,000       1,054,930  
University of Kentucky, General Receipts, “A”, 5%, 4/01/2036      110,000       125,179  
    

 

 

 
             $ 2,061,244  
Louisiana - 2.0%                 
Jefferson Parish, LA, Hospital Service District No. 2 Hospital Rev. (East Jefferson General Hospital), 6.25%, 7/01/2031    $ 470,000     $ 481,487  
Louisiana Local Government, Environmental Facilities & Community Development Authority Rev. (St. James Place of Baton Rouge Project), “A”, 6.25%, 11/15/2045      240,000       269,009  
Louisiana Public Facilities Authority Rev. (Loyola University Project), Convertible Capital Appreciation, 0% to 10/01/2023, 5.25% to 10/01/2046      345,000       342,288  
New Orleans, LA, Sewerage Service Rev., 5%, 12/01/2040      65,000       73,941  
New Orleans, LA, Sewerage Service Rev., 5%, 6/01/2045      185,000       208,874  
New Orleans, LA, Sewerage Service Rev., 5%, 12/01/2045      85,000       95,838  
St. Charles Parish, LA, Gulf Zone Opportunity Zone Rev. (Valero Energy Corp.), 4%, 12/01/2040 (Put Date 6/01/2022)      480,000       505,819  
    

 

 

 
             $ 1,977,256  
Maryland - 1.4%                 
Baltimore, MD, Convention Center Hotel Rev., 5%, 9/01/2039    $ 100,000     $ 114,817  
Baltimore, MD, Convention Center Hotel Rev., 5%, 9/01/2042      90,000       102,721  
Baltimore, MD, Convention Center Hotel Rev., 5%, 9/01/2046      145,000       164,797  

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par     Value ($)  
Municipal Bonds - continued                 
Maryland - continued                 
Maryland Economic Development Corp., Subordinate Parking Facilities Rev. (Baltimore City Project), “C”, 4%, 6/01/2038    $ 10,000     $ 10,522  
Maryland Economic Development Corp., Subordinate Parking Facilities Rev. (Baltimore City Project), “C”, 4%, 6/01/2048      20,000       20,744  
Maryland Economic Development Corp., Subordinate Parking Facilities Rev. (Baltimore City Project), “C”, 4%, 6/01/2058      70,000       72,085  
Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Charlestown Community Project), 6.25%, 1/01/2041 (Prerefunded 1/01/2021)      190,000       200,157  
Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Doctors Community Hospital), “A”, 5%, 7/01/2033      100,000       115,246  
Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Doctors Community Hospital), “A”, 5%, 7/01/2034      65,000       74,668  
Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Doctors Community Hospital), “A”, 5%, 7/01/2038      280,000       317,176  
Prince George’s County, MD, Special Obligation (Westphalia Town Center Project), 5.25%, 7/01/2048      100,000       110,823  
Rockville, MD, Mayor & Council Economic Development Refunding Rev. (Ingleside at King Farm Project), “A-1”, 5%, 11/01/2037      10,000       11,127  
Rockville, MD, Mayor & Council Economic Development Rev. (Ingleside at King Farm Project), “B”, 5%, 11/01/2042      15,000       16,545  
Rockville, MD, Mayor & Council Economic Development Rev. (Ingleside at King Farm Project), “B”, 5%, 11/01/2047      15,000       16,494  
    

 

 

 
             $ 1,347,922  
Massachusetts - 19.2%                 
Boston, MA, Metropolitan Transit Parking Corp., Systemwide Parking Rev., 5.25%, 7/01/2036    $ 285,000     $ 302,499  
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Transportation Fund Rev. (Accelerated Bridge Program), “A”, 5%, 6/01/2038 (Prerefunded 6/01/2021)      1,000,000       1,057,960  
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, Sales Tax Rev., “A-1”, 5.25%, 7/01/2029      350,000       463,036  
Massachusetts College Building Authority Rev., “A”, 5%, 5/01/2031      190,000       211,913  
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency Refunding Rev. (Suffolk University), 5%, 7/01/2035      25,000       29,303  
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency Rev. (Atrius Health Issue), “A”, 5%, 6/01/2039      35,000       42,042  
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency Rev. (Atrius Health Issue), “A”, 4%, 6/01/2049      30,000       31,870  
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency Rev. (Milford Regional Medical Center), “F”, 5.75%, 7/15/2043      40,000       43,560  
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency Rev. (Newbridge on the Charles, Inc.), 5%, 10/01/2057      100,000       109,627  

 

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Municipal Bonds - continued                 
Massachusetts - continued                 
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency Rev. (North Hill Communities), “A”, 6.5%, 11/15/2043 (Prerefunded 11/15/2023)    $ 100,000     $ 120,429  
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency Rev. (Suffolk University), 5%, 7/01/2033      35,000       41,199  
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency Rev. (Suffolk University), 5%, 7/01/2034      30,000       35,245  
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency Rev. (UMass Memorial Health Care Obligated Group), “I”, 5%, 7/01/2036      120,000       140,158  
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency Rev. (UMass Memorial Health Care Obligated Group), “K”, 5%, 7/01/2038      80,000       93,374  
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency Rev. (Wellforce), “A”, 4%, 7/01/2044      1,675,000       1,804,913  
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency Rev. (Wellforce), “A”, 5%, 7/01/2044      35,000       41,083  
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency Rev. (Williams College), “P”, 5%, 7/01/2043      1,000,000       1,113,950  
Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority, Education Loan Rev., “J”, 3.5%, 7/01/2033      85,000       88,181  
Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority, Education Loan Rev., “J”, 3.5%, 7/01/2033 (u)      10,770,000       11,173,121  
Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority, Education Loan Rev., “K”, 5.25%, 7/01/2029      170,000       180,897  
Massachusetts Port Authority Rev., “A”, 5%, 7/01/2037      35,000       37,848  
Massachusetts Port Authority Special Facilities Rev. (ConRAC Project), “A”, 5.125%, 7/01/2041      40,000       42,154  
Massachusetts School Building Authority, Dedicated Sales Tax Rev., “B”, 5%, 10/15/2032      720,000       772,006  
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority Rev., “B”, AGM, 5.25%, 8/01/2029      600,000       794,958  
    

 

 

 
             $ 18,771,326  
Michigan - 5.5%                 
Detroit, MI, Downtown Development Authority Tax Increment Rev. (Catalyst Development), “A”, AGM, 5%, 7/01/2043    $ 65,000     $ 72,118  
Detroit, MI, Water & Sewerage Department, Senior Lien Sewage Disposal System Rev., “A”, 5.25%, 7/01/2039      460,000       497,876  
Detroit, MI, Water Supply System Rev., Senior Lien, “A”, 5%, 7/01/2036      25,000       26,199  
Detroit, MI, Water Supply System Rev., Senior Lien, “C”, 5%, 7/01/2041      30,000       31,351  
Eastern Michigan University Board of Regents, General Rev., “A”, 4%, 3/01/2047      430,000       472,845  
Michigan Building Authority Rev., “I”, 4%, 10/15/2049      100,000       110,756  

 

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Municipal Bonds - continued                 
Michigan - continued                 
Michigan Finance Authority (Detroit Financial Recovery Income Tax Rev.), “F”, 3.875%, 10/01/2023    $ 50,000     $ 52,904  
Michigan Finance Authority (Detroit Financial Recovery Income Tax Rev.), “F”, 4%, 10/01/2024      65,000       70,002  
Michigan Finance Authority Hospital Rev. (Henry Ford Health System), 3.25%, 11/15/2042      570,000       578,875  
Michigan Finance Authority Hospital Rev. (Henry Ford Health System), “A”, 4%, 11/15/2050      200,000       218,492  
Michigan Finance Authority Hospital Rev. (Trinity Health Credit Group), 5%, 12/01/2048      150,000       179,700  
Michigan Finance Authority Local Government Loan Program Rev. (Detroit Water and Sewerage Department Sewage Disposal System Rev. Refunding Second Lien Local Project), “C”, 5%, 7/01/2033      65,000       75,330  
Michigan Finance Authority Local Government Loan Program Rev. (Detroit Water and Sewerage Department Sewage Disposal System Rev. Refunding Second Lien Local Project), “C”, 5%, 7/01/2034      150,000       173,577  
Michigan Finance Authority Local Government Loan Program Rev. (Detroit Water and Sewerage Department Sewage Disposal System Rev. Refunding Second Lien Local Project), “C”, 5%, 7/01/2035      100,000       115,514  
Michigan Finance Authority Local Government Loan Program Rev. (Detroit Water and Sewerage Department Sewage Disposal System Rev. Senior Lien Local Project), “C-1”, 5%, 7/01/2044      175,000       187,864  
Michigan Finance Authority Local Government Loan Program Rev. (Detroit Water and Sewerage Department Sewage Disposal System Rev. Senior Lien Local Project), “C-2”, 5%, 7/01/2044      135,000       144,222  
Michigan Finance Authority Local Government Loan Program Rev. (Detroit Water and Sewerage Department Sewage Disposal System Rev. Senior Lien Local Project), “C-6”, 5%, 7/01/2033      220,000       250,316  
Michigan Finance Authority Local Government Loan Program Rev. (Detroit Water and Sewerage Department Water Supply System Rev. Refunding Local Project), “D-2”, 5%, 7/01/2034      65,000       75,217  
Michigan Finance Authority Rev. (Trinity Health Corp.), 5%, 12/01/2035      750,000       801,112  
Royal Oak, MI, Hospital Finance Authority Rev. (William Beaumont Hospital), 5%, 9/01/2039      545,000       609,468  
Wayne County, MI, Airport Authority Rev. (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport), “D”, AGM, 5%, 12/01/2040      570,000       662,169  
    

 

 

 
             $ 5,405,907  
Minnesota - 0.4%                 
Duluth, MN, Economic Development Authority, Health Care Facilities Rev. (Essentia Health), “A”, 4.25%, 2/15/2043    $ 60,000     $ 66,211  
Duluth, MN, Economic Development Authority, Health Care Facilities Rev. (Essentia Health), “A”, 5%, 2/15/2043      105,000       124,980  

 

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Municipal Bonds - continued                 
Minnesota - continued                 
Duluth, MN, Economic Development Authority, Health Care Facilities Rev. (Essentia Health), “A”, 4.25%, 2/15/2048    $ 60,000     $ 65,949  
Duluth, MN, Economic Development Authority, Health Care Facilities Rev. (Essentia Health), “A”, 5%, 2/15/2048      85,000       100,780  
Minneapolis & St. Paul, MN, Housing Authority Rev. (City Living), “A-2”, GNMA, 5%, 12/01/2038      4,078       4,081  
    

 

 

 
             $ 362,001  
Mississippi - 0.1%                 
Mississippi Development Bank Special Obligation (City of Jackson Water and Sewer System Rev. Bond Project), AGM, 6.875%, 12/01/2040    $ 90,000     $ 106,509  
Missouri - 1.0%                 
Kansas City, MO, Industrial Development Authority, Airport Rev. (Kansas City International Airport Terminal Modernization Project), “B”, 5%, 3/01/2055    $ 215,000     $ 255,171  
Kansas City, MO, Industrial Development Authority, Airport Rev. (Kansas City International Airport Terminal Modernization Project), “B”, AGM, 5%, 3/01/2049      355,000       423,348  
Missouri Health & Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (A.T. Still University Health Services), 5%, 10/01/2039      55,000       62,773  
Missouri Health & Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (SSM Health Care), “A”, 5%, 6/01/2031      205,000       232,644  
    

 

 

 
             $ 973,936  
Nebraska - 1.1%                 
Central Plains Energy Project, NE, Gas Project Rev. (Project No. 3), “A”, 5%, 9/01/2036    $ 105,000     $ 139,117  
Central Plains Energy Project, NE, Gas Project Rev. (Project No. 3), “A”, 5%, 9/01/2042      210,000       288,844  
Douglas County, NE, Educational Facilities Rev. (Creighton University), “A”, 5.875%, 7/01/2040 (Prerefunded 7/01/2020)      645,000       662,492  
    

 

 

 
             $ 1,090,453  
Nevada - 1.1%                 
Las Vegas Valley, NV, Water District, “C”, 5%, 6/01/2029    $ 755,000     $ 796,857  
Reno, NV, Sales Tax Rev. (Retrac-Reno Transportation Rail Access Corridor Project), “B”, AGM, 5%, 6/01/2033      5,000       6,117  
Reno, NV, Sales Tax Rev. (Retrac-Reno Transportation Rail Access Corridor Project), “B”, AGM, 5%, 6/01/2038      5,000       5,986  
Reno, NV, Sales Tax Rev. (Retrac-Reno Transportation Rail Access Corridor Project), “B”, AGM, 4%, 6/01/2048      20,000       21,702  
Reno, NV, Sales Tax Rev. (Retrac-Reno Transportation Rail Access Corridor Project), “B”, AGM, 4.125%, 6/01/2058      25,000       26,948  

 

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Municipal Bonds - continued                 
Nevada - continued                 
Reno, NV, Sales Tax Rev. (Retrac-Reno Transportation Rail Access Corridor Project), Capital Appreciation, “C”, 0%, 7/01/2058    $ 1,500,000     $ 216,195  
    

 

 

 
             $ 1,073,805  
New Hampshire - 0.2%                 
New Hampshire Health & Education Facilities Authority Rev. (Memorial Hospital), 5.5%, 6/01/2031    $ 100,000     $ 119,012  
New Hampshire Health & Education Facilities Authority Rev. (Memorial Hospital), 5.5%, 6/01/2036      105,000       123,664  
    

 

 

 
             $ 242,676  
New Jersey - 3.2%                 
Atlantic City, NJ, Tax Appeal Refunding Bonds (Qualified Pursuant to the Provisions of the Municipal Qualified Bond Act), “B”, AGM, 5%, 3/01/2032    $ 85,000     $ 100,994  
Atlantic City, NJ, Tax Appeal Refunding Bonds (Qualified Pursuant to the Provisions of the Municipal Qualified Bond Act), “B”, AGM, 5%, 3/01/2037      80,000       93,886  
New Jersey Building Authority Rev., Unrefunded Balance, “A”, BAM, 5%, 6/15/2029      30,000       35,332  
New Jersey Economic Development Authority Rev. (Goethals Bridge Replacement Project), 5.5%, 1/01/2027      40,000       45,829  
New Jersey Economic Development Authority Rev. (Goethals Bridge Replacement Project), 5%, 1/01/2028      40,000       44,963  
New Jersey Economic Development Authority Rev. (Goethals Bridge Replacement Project), 5.375%, 1/01/2043      225,000       251,500  
New Jersey Economic Development Authority Rev. (Goethals Bridge Replacement Project), AGM, 5%, 1/01/2031      115,000       128,433  
New Jersey Economic Development Authority Rev. (Goethals Bridge Replacement Project), AGM, 5.125%, 1/01/2039      70,000       78,074  
New Jersey Economic Development Authority Rev. (Goethals Bridge Replacement Project), AGM, 5.125%, 7/01/2042      35,000       38,862  
New Jersey Economic Development Authority Rev., School Facilities Construction, “DDD”, 5%, 6/15/2034      55,000       63,063  
New Jersey Economic Development Authority Rev., School Facilities Construction, “DDD”, 5%, 6/15/2035      40,000       45,674  
New Jersey Economic Development Authority Rev., School Facilities Construction, “DDD”, 5%, 6/15/2042      240,000       268,546  
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Special Facilities Rev. (Continental Airlines, Inc.), 5.25%, 9/15/2029      260,000       283,408  
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Special Facilities Rev. (Continental Airlines, Inc.), “A”, 5.625%, 11/15/2030      40,000       45,798  
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Special Facilities Rev. (Continental Airlines, Inc.), “B”, 5.625%, 11/15/2030      35,000       40,074  

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par     Value ($)  
Municipal Bonds - continued                 
New Jersey - continued                 
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, State Lease Rev. (Juvenile Justice Commission Facilities Project), “C”, 5%, 6/15/2042    $ 150,000     $ 168,766  
New Jersey Health Care Facilities, Financing Authority Rev. (University Hospital), “A”, AGM, 5%, 7/01/2046      360,000       405,461  
New Jersey Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., “A”, 5%, 6/01/2035      550,000       653,807  
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Federal Highway Reimbursement Rev., “A”, 5%, 6/15/2029      150,000       175,461  
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Federal Highway Reimbursement Rev., “A”, 5%, 6/15/2031      100,000       116,093  
    

 

 

 
             $ 3,084,024  
New Mexico - 0.4%                 
Farmington, NM, Pollution Control Rev. (Public Service New Mexico), “D”, 5.9%, 6/01/2040    $ 400,000     $ 408,764  
New York - 12.9%                 
Build NYC Resource Corp. Rev. (Albert Einstein School of Medicine, Inc.), 5.5%, 9/01/2045    $ 310,000     $ 352,876  
Hempstead, NY, Local Development Corp. Rev. (Hofstra University Project), 5%, 7/01/2025      130,000       137,329  
Hempstead, NY, Local Development Corp. Rev. (Hofstra University Project), 5%, 7/01/2026      95,000       100,311  
Hudson Yards, NY, Infrastructure Corp. Rev., “A”, 5.75%, 2/15/2047 (Prerefunded 2/15/2021)      215,000       227,068  
Hudson Yards, NY, Infrastructure Corp. Rev., “A”, Unrefunded Balance, 5.75%, 2/15/2047      135,000       141,974  
New York Environmental Facilities Corp., State Revolving Funds Rev., “C”, 5%, 5/15/2041      255,000       267,870  
New York Liberty Development Corp. Rev. (Goldman Sachs Headquarters), 5.25%, 10/01/2035      1,725,000       2,346,725  
New York Liberty Development Corp., Liberty Rev. (3 World Trade Center Project), “2”, 5.375%, 11/15/2040      215,000       242,221  
New York Liberty Development Corp., Liberty Rev. (4 World Trade Center Project), 5%, 11/15/2031      200,000       214,100  
New York Liberty Development Corp., Liberty Rev. (4 World Trade Center Project), 5%, 11/15/2044      500,000       531,580  
New York Liberty Development Corp., Liberty Rev. (One Bryant Park LLC), 6.375%, 7/15/2049      435,000       437,697  
New York Power Authority Rev., “A”, 5%, 11/15/2038      1,000,000       1,069,650  
New York Transportation Development Corp., Special Facilities Rev. (Delta Airlines, Inc. LaGuardia Airport Terminals C&D Redevelopment Project), 5%, 1/01/2032      215,000       256,856  

 

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Municipal Bonds - continued                 
New York - continued                 
New York Transportation Development Corp., Special Facilities Rev. (Delta Airlines, Inc. LaGuardia Airport Terminals C&D Redevelopment Project), 5%, 1/01/2033    $ 125,000     $ 148,605  
New York Transportation Development Corp., Special Facilities Rev. (Delta Airlines, Inc. LaGuardia Airport Terminals C&D Redevelopment Project), 5%, 1/01/2034      100,000       118,657  
New York Transportation Development Corp., Special Facilities Rev. (Delta Airlines, Inc. LaGuardia Airport Terminals C&D Redevelopment Project), 4%, 1/01/2036      100,000       108,760  
New York, NY, Municipal Water Finance Authority, Water & Sewer System Rev., 5%, 6/15/2047 (Prerefunded 6/15/2023)      470,000       533,177  
New York, NY, Municipal Water Finance Authority, Water & Sewer System Rev., “AA”, 5%, 6/15/2034 (Prerefunded 6/15/2021)      1,610,000       1,709,530  
New York, NY, Municipal Water Finance Authority, Water & Sewer System Rev., Unrefunded Balance, 5%, 6/15/2047      530,000       586,503  
Port Authority of NY & NJ, Special Obligation Rev. (JFK International Air Terminal LLC), 6%, 12/01/2036      195,000       204,397  
Port Authority of NY & NJ, Special Obligation Rev. (JFK International Air Terminal LLC), 6%, 12/01/2042      225,000       234,887  
Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority Rev., NY, Capital Appreciation, “A”, 0%, 11/15/2029      1,125,000       903,510  
Utility Debt Securitization Authority Restructuring Rev., NY, “E”, 5%, 12/15/2041      1,500,000       1,695,435  
    

 

 

 
             $ 12,569,718  
North Carolina - 3.0%                 
Durham, NC, Durham Housing Authority Rev. (Magnolia Pointe Apartments), 5.65%, 2/01/2038 (Prerefunded 1/31/2023)    $ 336,578     $ 380,229  
North Carolina Medical Care Commission, Health Care Facilities Rev. (Novant Health Obligated Group), “A”, 4%, 11/01/2052      330,000       365,006  
North Carolina Turnpike Authority, Monroe Connector System State Appropriation Rev., 5%, 7/01/2036      2,000,000       2,107,920  
University of North Carolina, Greensboro, Rev., 5%, 4/01/2039      105,000       119,255  
    

 

 

 
             $ 2,972,410  
Ohio - 3.9%                 
Butler County, OH, Hospital Facilities Rev. (UC Health), 5.75%, 11/01/2040 (Prerefunded 11/01/2020)    $ 105,000     $ 109,384  
Cleveland-Cuyahoga County, OH, Port Authority Development Rev. (Flats East Development Project), “B”, 7%, 5/15/2040      95,000       99,561  
Cuyahoga County, OH, Hospital Rev. (Metrohealth System), 4.75%, 2/15/2047      220,000       236,689  
Cuyahoga County, OH, Hospital Rev. (Metrohealth System), 5.5%, 2/15/2052      50,000       58,032  

 

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Municipal Bonds - continued                 
Ohio - continued                 
Cuyahoga County, OH, Hospital Rev. (Metrohealth System), 5.5%, 2/15/2057    $ 530,000     $ 613,289  
Franklin County, OH, Hospital Facilities Rev. (OhioHealth Corp.), “A”, 4%, 5/15/2047      160,000       174,517  
Lake County, OH, Hospital Facilities Rev., 6%, 8/15/2043      40,000       40,140  
Miami County, OH, Hospital Facilities Rev. (Kettering Health), “A”, 5%, 8/01/2049      405,000       476,337  
Ohio Hospital Facilities Rev. (Cleveland Clinic Health System), “B”, 4%, 1/01/2046      120,000       133,865  
Ohio Tax Exempt Private Activity (Portsmouth Bypass Project), AGM, 5%, 12/31/2035      395,000       452,022  
Southeastern Ohio Port Authority, Hospital Facilities Improvement Rev. (Memorial Health System Obligated Group Project), 5.5%, 12/01/2029      10,000       11,321  
Southeastern Ohio Port Authority, Hospital Facilities Improvement Rev. (Memorial Health System Obligated Group Project), 5%, 12/01/2035      60,000       65,328  
Southeastern Ohio Port Authority, Hospital Facilities Improvement Rev. (Memorial Health System Obligated Group Project), 5%, 12/01/2043      75,000       78,793  
Southeastern Ohio Port Authority, Hospital Facilities Improvement Rev. (Memorial Health System Obligated Group Project), 5.5%, 12/01/2043      90,000       97,255  
Summit County, OH, Port Authority Building Rev. (Flats East Development Recovery Zone Facility Bonds), 6.875%, 5/15/2040      35,000       36,639  
Toledo Lucas County, OH, Authority Port Rev., Facilities (CSX, Inc. Project), 6.45%, 12/15/2021      1,000,000       1,090,530  
    

 

 

 
             $ 3,773,702  
Oklahoma - 0.7%                 
Catoosa, OK, Industrial Authority Sales Tax Rev., 4%, 10/01/2028    $ 15,000     $ 15,609  
Oklahoma Development Finance Authority, Health System Rev. (OU Medicine Project), “B”, 5%, 8/15/2029      5,000       6,099  
Oklahoma Development Finance Authority, Health System Rev. (OU Medicine Project), “B”, 5%, 8/15/2033      35,000       41,954  
Oklahoma Development Finance Authority, Health System Rev. (OU Medicine Project), “B”, 5%, 8/15/2038      50,000       59,118  
Oklahoma Development Finance Authority, Health System Rev. (OU Medicine Project), “B”, 5.25%, 8/15/2043      55,000       65,624  
Oklahoma Development Finance Authority, Health System Rev. (OU Medicine Project), “B”, 5.25%, 8/15/2048      50,000       59,183  
Tulsa, OK, Airport Improvement Trust Rev., “A”, 5%, 6/01/2045      55,000       60,840  
Tulsa, OK, Municipal Airport Trust Rev. (American Airlines, Inc.), “B”, 5.5%, 6/01/2035      140,000       152,405  

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par     Value ($)  
Municipal Bonds - continued                 
Oklahoma - continued                 
Tulsa, OK, Municipal Airport Trust Rev. (American Airlines, Inc.), “B”, 5.5%, 12/01/2035    $ 170,000     $ 185,128  
    

 

 

 
             $ 645,960  
Oregon - 0.1%                 
Forest Grove, OR, Campus Improvement Rev. (Pacific University Project), “A”, 5%, 5/01/2036    $ 95,000     $ 105,611  
Pennsylvania - 9.3%                 
Allegheny County, PA, Hospital Development Authority Rev. (Allegheny Health Network Obligated Group), “A”, 4%, 4/01/2044    $ 600,000     $ 642,888  
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Tobacco Master Settlement Financing Authority Rev., 5%, 6/01/2032      70,000       85,543  
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Tobacco Master Settlement Financing Authority Rev., 5%, 6/01/2033      60,000       73,138  
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Tobacco Master Settlement Financing Authority Rev., 5%, 6/01/2034      30,000       36,465  
Cumberland County, PA, Municipal Authority Rev. (Asbury Atlantic, Inc.), 6%, 1/01/2040      105,000       105,406  
Dallas, PA, Municipal Authority, University Rev. (Misericordia University Project), 5%, 5/01/2029      80,000       88,098  
Dallas, PA, Municipal Authority, University Rev. (Misericordia University Project), 5%, 5/01/2048      70,000       78,258  
Doylestown, PA, Hospital Rev., “A”, 4%, 7/01/2045      20,000       20,898  
East Hempfield Township, PA, Industrial Development Authority Rev. (Student Services, Inc., Student Housing Project at Millersville University of Pennsylvania), 5%, 7/01/2030      25,000       28,081  
East Hempfield Township, PA, Industrial Development Authority Rev. (Student Services, Inc., Student Housing Project at Millersville University of Pennsylvania), 5%, 7/01/2035      35,000       38,869  
East Hempfield Township, PA, Industrial Development Authority Rev. (Student Services, Inc., Student Housing Project at Millersville University of Pennsylvania), 5%, 7/01/2039      35,000       37,960  
East Hempfield Township, PA, Industrial Development Authority Rev. (Student Services, Inc., Student Housing Project at Millersville University of Pennsylvania), 5%, 7/01/2046      20,000       21,542  
Erie, PA, City School District General Obligation, “A”, AGM, 5%, 4/01/2034      30,000       36,966  
Lehigh County, PA, Hospital Authority Rev. (Lehigh Valley Health Network), “A”, 4%, 7/01/2049      155,000       167,904  
Lehigh County, PA, Water and Sewer Authority Rev. (Allentown Concession), “A”, 5%, 12/01/2043      900,000       1,002,555  
Lehigh County, PA, Water and Sewer Authority Rev. (Allentown Concession), Capital Appreciation, “B”, 0%, 12/01/2036      940,000       576,869  

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par     Value ($)  
Municipal Bonds - continued                 
Pennsylvania - continued                 
Luzerne County, PA, “A”, AGM, 5%, 11/15/2029    $ 145,000     $ 169,679  
Luzerne County, PA, Wilkes-Barre Area School District, General Obligation, BAM, 5%, 4/15/2059      35,000       41,389  
Montgomery County, PA, Higher Education & Health Authority Rev. (Thomas Jefferson University), 4%, 9/01/2044      80,000       87,070  
Montgomery County, PA, Higher Education & Health Authority Rev. (Thomas Jefferson University), 4%, 9/01/2049      70,000       75,653  
Montgomery County, PA, Industrial Development Authority Health System Rev. (Albert Einstein Healthcare Network Issue), “A”, 5.25%, 1/15/2036      655,000       739,554  
Montgomery County, PA, Industrial Development Authority Rev. (Whitemarsh Continuing Care Retirement Community Project), 5.375%, 1/01/2050      90,000       94,451  
Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, Sewer Sludge Disposal Rev. (Philadelphia Biosolids Facility), 6.25%, 1/01/2032      245,000       249,317  
Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (East Stroudsburg University), 5%, 7/01/2042      200,000       202,684  
Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Edinboro University Foundation), 5.8%, 7/01/2030 (Prerefunded 7/01/2020)      65,000       66,754  
Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Shippensburg University Student Services, Inc. Housing Project), 6.25%, 10/01/2043 (Prerefunded 10/01/2021)      110,000       120,136  
Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Shippensburg University Student Services, Inc. Housing Project), 5%, 10/01/2044 (Prerefunded 10/01/2022)      115,000       127,316  
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Subordinate Rev., “A”, AGM, 4%, 12/01/2049      615,000       680,682  
Philadelphia, PA, Authority for Industrial Development Rev. (Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School Project), 6.5%, 6/15/2033      180,000       183,037  
Philadelphia, PA, Authority for Industrial Development Rev. (Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School Project), 6.75%, 6/15/2043      140,000       142,359  
Philadelphia, PA, Authority for Industrial Development Rev. (Tacony Academy Charter School Project), “A-1”, 7%, 6/15/2043      100,000       110,312  
Philadelphia, PA, Authority for Industrial Development Rev. (Thomas Jefferson University), “A”, 5%, 9/01/2035      65,000       76,274  
Philadelphia, PA, Authority for Industrial Development Rev. (Thomas Jefferson University), “A”, 5%, 9/01/2042      645,000       745,446  
Philadelphia, PA, School District, “A”, 4%, 9/01/2039      100,000       110,138  
Philadelphia, PA, Water & Wastewater Rev., “A”, 5%, 1/01/2036      1,000,000       1,034,300  
Pittsburgh, PA, Urban Redevelopment Authority Rev., “C”, GNMA, 4.8%, 4/01/2028      305,000       308,038  

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par     Value ($)  
Municipal Bonds - continued                 
Pennsylvania - continued                 
Pittsburgh, PA, Water & Sewer Authority Rev., “A”, AGM, 5%, 9/01/2032    $ 30,000     $ 39,763  
Pittsburgh, PA, Water & Sewer Authority Rev., “A”, AGM, 5%, 9/01/2033      20,000       26,861  
Pittsburgh, PA, Water & Sewer Authority Rev., “A”, AGM, 4%, 9/01/2035      10,000       11,421  
Pittsburgh, PA, Water & Sewer Authority Rev., “A”, AGM, 5%, 9/01/2044      70,000       85,391  
State Public School Building Authority, PA, School Lease Rev. (School District of Philadelphia Project), 5%, 4/01/2028      140,000       152,377  
Washington County, PA, Canon-McMillan School District, BAM, 4%, 6/01/2044      65,000       70,721  
Washington County, PA, Canon-McMillan School District, BAM, 4%, 6/01/2046      105,000       114,026  
Washington County, PA, Canon-McMillan School District, BAM, 4%, 6/01/2048      70,000       75,852  
Washington County, PA, Canon-McMillan School District, BAM, 4%, 6/01/2050      65,000       70,266  
West Shore, PA, Area Authority Rev. (Messiah Village Project), “A”, 5%, 7/01/2030      30,000       32,674  
West Shore, PA, Area Authority Rev. (Messiah Village Project), “A”, 5%, 7/01/2035      35,000       37,657  
    

 

 

 
             $ 9,123,038  
Puerto Rico - 11.2%                 
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Aqueduct & Sewer Authority Rev., “A”, ASSD GTY, 5%, 7/01/2028    $ 150,000     $ 153,795  
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Highway & Transportation Authority Rev., “CC”, AGM, 5.5%, 7/01/2029      50,000       57,117  
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Highway & Transportation Authority Rev., “CC”, AGM, 5.25%, 7/01/2032      45,000       50,565  
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Highway & Transportation Authority Rev., “CC”, AGM, 5.25%, 7/01/2033      135,000       151,786  
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Highway & Transportation Authority Rev., “CC”, AGM, 5.25%, 7/01/2036      185,000       207,774  
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Highway & Transportation Authority Rev., “D”, AGM, 5%, 7/01/2032      300,000       306,783  
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Highway & Transportation Authority Rev., “J”, NATL, 5%, 7/01/2029      20,000       20,505  
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Highway & Transportation Authority Rev., “L”, AAC, 5.25%, 7/01/2038      990,000       1,076,437  
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Highway & Transportation Authority Rev., “L”, ASSD GTY, 5.25%, 7/01/2041      210,000       234,753  

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par     Value ($)  
Municipal Bonds - continued                 
Puerto Rico - continued                 
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Highway & Transportation Authority Rev., “L”, NATL, 5.25%, 7/01/2035    $ 165,000     $ 176,014  
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Highway & Transportation Authority Rev., “N”, AAC, 5.25%, 7/01/2030      145,000       158,627  
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Highway & Transportation Authority Rev., “N”, AAC, 5.25%, 7/01/2031      120,000       131,209  
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Highway & Transportation Authority Rev., “N”, ASSD GTY, 5.25%, 7/01/2036      415,000       466,111  
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Highway & Transportation Authority Rev., “N”, NATL, 5.25%, 7/01/2033      145,000       155,334  
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, “A”, NATL, 5.5%, 7/01/2021      45,000       46,649  
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Public Improvement, “A”, AGM, 5%, 7/01/2035      440,000       460,363  
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Public Improvement, “A”, NATL, 5.5%, 7/01/2020      440,000       446,750  
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Public Improvement, “A-4”, AGM, 5.25%, 7/01/2030      65,000       65,760  
Puerto Rico Convention Center District Authority, Hotel Occupancy Tax Rev., “A”, AAC, 5%, 7/01/2031      375,000       382,957  
Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority Rev., “NN”, NATL, 5.25%, 7/01/2022      115,000       120,495  
Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority Rev., “NN”, NATL, 4.75%, 7/01/2033      20,000       20,026  
Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority Rev., “PP”, NATL, 5%, 7/01/2022      45,000       45,761  
Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority Rev., “TT”, 5%, 7/01/2032 (a)(d)      685,000       524,025  
Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority Rev., “UU”, AGM, 5%, 7/01/2022      30,000       30,719  
Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority Rev., “VV”, NATL, 5.25%, 7/01/2025      25,000       26,741  
Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority Rev., “VV”, NATL, 5.25%, 7/01/2029      125,000       134,433  
Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority Rev., “VV”, NATL, 5.25%, 7/01/2030      205,000       220,322  
Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority Rev., “VV”, NATL, 5.25%, 7/01/2032      25,000       26,790  
Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority Rev., “WW”, 5%, 7/01/2028 (a)(d)      575,000       439,875  
Puerto Rico Industrial, Tourist, Educational, Medical & Environmental Control Facilities Financing Authority Rev. (Cogeneration Facilities - AES Puerto Rico Project), 6.625%, 6/01/2026      320,000       327,600  
Puerto Rico Industrial, Tourist, Educational, Medical & Environmental Control Facilities Financing Authority, Educational Facilities Rev. (University Plaza Project), NATL, 5%, 7/01/2033      230,000       230,064  

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par     Value ($)  
Municipal Bonds - continued                 
Puerto Rico - continued                 
Puerto Rico Industrial, Tourist, Educational, Medical & Environmental Control Facilities Financing Authority, Higher Education Rev. (Ana G. Mendez University System Project), 4%, 4/01/2020    $ 10,000     $ 9,972  
Puerto Rico Industrial, Tourist, Educational, Medical & Environmental Control Facilities Financing Authority, Higher Education Rev. (Ana G. Mendez University System Project), 5%, 4/01/2021      40,000       40,960  
Puerto Rico Industrial, Tourist, Educational, Medical & Environmental Control Facilities Financing Authority, Higher Education Rev. (Ana G. Mendez University System Project), 5.375%, 12/01/2021      10,000       9,987  
Puerto Rico Industrial, Tourist, Educational, Medical & Environmental Control Facilities Financing Authority, Higher Education Rev. (Ana G. Mendez University System Project), 5%, 4/01/2022      50,000       51,375  
Puerto Rico Industrial, Tourist, Educational, Medical & Environmental Control Facilities Financing Authority, Higher Education Rev. (Ana G. Mendez University System Project), 5%, 3/01/2026      10,000       9,985  
Puerto Rico Industrial, Tourist, Educational, Medical & Environmental Control Facilities Financing Authority, Higher Education Rev. (Ana G. Mendez University System Project), 5%, 4/01/2027      155,000       157,866  
Puerto Rico Industrial, Tourist, Educational, Medical & Environmental Control Facilities Financing Authority, Higher Education Rev. (Ana G. Mendez University System Project), 5.5%, 12/01/2031      55,000       54,898  
Puerto Rico Industrial, Tourist, Educational, Medical & Environmental Control Facilities Financing Authority, Higher Education Rev. (Ana G. Mendez University System Project), 5.125%, 4/01/2032      55,000       55,598  
Puerto Rico Industrial, Tourist, Educational, Medical & Environmental Control Facilities Financing Authority, Higher Education Rev. (Ana G. Mendez University System Project), 5%, 3/01/2036      55,000       54,877  
Puerto Rico Industrial, Tourist, Educational, Medical & Environmental Control Facilities Financing Authority, Higher Education Rev. (Ana G. Mendez University System Project), 5.375%, 4/01/2042      45,000       45,450  
Puerto Rico Infrastructure Financing Authority Special Tax Rev., “C”, AAC, 5.5%, 7/01/2023      220,000       235,437  
Puerto Rico Infrastructure Financing Authority Special Tax Rev., “C”, AAC, 5.5%, 7/01/2024      140,000       151,131  
Puerto Rico Infrastructure Financing Authority Special Tax Rev., “C”, AAC, 5.5%, 7/01/2027      400,000       441,136  
Puerto Rico Infrastructure Financing Authority Special Tax Rev., “C”, AAC, 5.5%, 7/01/2028      60,000       66,518  
Puerto Rico Municipal Finance Agency, “A”, AGM, 5%, 8/01/2027      15,000       15,381  
Puerto Rico Public Buildings Authority Government Facilities Rev., “I”, ASSD GTY, 5%, 7/01/2036      35,000       35,695  
Puerto Rico Public Buildings Authority Government Facilities Rev., “M-3”, NATL, 6%, 7/01/2027      125,000       128,771  

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par     Value ($)  
Municipal Bonds - continued                 
Puerto Rico - continued                 
Puerto Rico Public Buildings Authority Government Facilities Rev., “M-3”, NATL, 6%, 7/01/2028    $ 25,000     $ 25,764  
Puerto Rico Public Buildings Authority Rev., “M-2”, AAC, 10%, 7/01/2035      315,000       333,201  
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Restructured Sales Tax Rev., “2019A-1”, 4.55%, 7/01/2040      29,000       29,949  
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Restructured Sales Tax Rev., “2019A-1”, 4.75%, 7/01/2053      518,000       534,757  
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Restructured Sales Tax Rev., “2019A-1”, 5%, 7/01/2058      363,000       380,515  
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Restructured Sales Tax Rev., “2019A-2”, 4.329%, 7/01/2040      270,000       273,710  
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Restructured Sales Tax Rev., “2019A-2”, 4.536%, 7/01/2053      1,000       1,014  
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Restructured Sales Tax Rev., “2019A-2”, 4.784%, 7/01/2058      32,000       32,927  
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Restructured Sales Tax Rev., Capital Appreciation, “2019A-1”, 0%, 7/01/2027      51,000       40,567  
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Restructured Sales Tax Rev., Capital Appreciation, “2019A-1”, 0%, 7/01/2031      550,000       375,859  
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Restructured Sales Tax Rev., Capital Appreciation, “2019A-1”, 0%, 7/01/2033      524,000       332,211  
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Restructured Sales Tax Rev., Capital Appreciation, “2019A-1”, 0%, 7/01/2046      88,000       23,155  
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Restructured Sales Tax Rev., Capital Appreciation, “2019A-1”, 0%, 7/01/2051      184,000       35,843  
University of Puerto Rico Rev., “P”, NATL, 5%, 6/01/2025      30,000       30,723  
    

 

 

 
             $ 10,911,372  
South Carolina - 2.6%                 
Columbia, SC, Waterworks and Sewer System Rev., 5%, 2/01/2038    $ 1,000,000     $ 1,100,830  
South Carolina Jobs & Economic Development Authority, Hospital Rev. (Prisma Health Obligated Group), “A”, 5%, 5/01/2048      270,000       314,094  
South Carolina Public Service Authority Rev., “A”, 5.125%, 12/01/2043      215,000       239,387  
South Carolina Public Service Authority Rev., “B”, 5.125%, 12/01/2043      515,000       573,417  
South Carolina Public Service Authority Rev., “C”, 5%, 12/01/2036      260,000       275,891  
    

 

 

 
             $ 2,503,619  
Tennessee - 4.7%                 
Chattanooga, TN, Health, Educational & Housing Facility Board Rev. (Catholic Health Initiatives), “A”, 5.25%, 1/01/2045    $ 820,000     $ 918,720  

 

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Tennessee - continued                 
Chattanooga, TN, Health, Educational & Housing Facility Board Rev. (CommonSpirit Health), “A-1”, 4%, 8/01/2044    $ 30,000     $ 32,295  
Chattanooga, TN, Health, Educational & Housing Facility Board Rev. (CommonSpirit Health), “A-2”, 5%, 8/01/2044      25,000       29,515  
Chattanooga, TN, Health, Educational & Housing Facility Board Rev. (CommonSpirit Health), “A-2”, 5%, 8/01/2049      10,000       11,717  
Clarksville, TN, Water, Sewer & Gas Rev., 5%, 2/01/2038 (Prerefunded 2/01/2023)      1,000,000       1,118,830  
Knox County, TN, Health, Educational & Housing Facility Board Rev. (University Health Systems, Inc.), 5%, 4/01/2030      50,000       58,824  
Knox County, TN, Health, Educational & Housing Facility Board Rev. (University Health Systems, Inc.), 5%, 4/01/2036      35,000       40,494  
Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County, TN, Electric Rev., “A”, 5%, 5/15/2036      1,000,000       1,052,770  
Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County, TN, Health & Educational Facilities Board Rev. (Vanderbilt University Medical Center), “A”, 5%, 7/01/2040      120,000       139,829  
Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County, TN, Health & Educational Facilities Board Rev., Refunding & Improvement (Trevecca Nazarene University Project), 5%, 10/01/2034      5,000       5,942  
Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County, TN, Health & Educational Facilities Board Rev., Refunding & Improvement (Trevecca Nazarene University Project), 5%, 10/01/2039      10,000       11,704  
Tennessee Energy Acquisition Corp., Gas Rev., “A”, 5.25%, 9/01/2022      205,000       224,372  
Tennessee Energy Acquisition Corp., Gas Rev., “A”, 5.25%, 9/01/2026      610,000       728,968  
Tennessee Energy Acquisition Corp., Gas Rev., “C”, 5%, 2/01/2025      185,000       212,609  
    

 

 

 
             $ 4,586,589  
Texas - 10.4%                 
Arlington, TX, Higher Education Finance Corp. Rev. (Great Hearts America - Texas), “A”, PSF, 4%, 8/15/2049    $ 310,000     $ 345,994  
Austin, TX, Airport System Rev., “A”, 5%, 11/15/2044      210,000       255,307  
Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority Senior Lien Rev., “A”, 5%, 1/01/2045      100,000       113,745  
Clifton, TX, Higher Education Finance Corp. Rev. (Idea Public Schools), 5%, 8/15/2042      330,000       350,651  
Clifton, TX, Higher Education Finance Corp. Rev. (Uplift Education), “A”, 6.125%, 12/01/2040 (Prerefunded 12/01/2020)      100,000       104,813  
Clifton, TX, Higher Education Finance Corp. Rev. (Uplift Education), “A”, 6.25%, 12/01/2045 (Prerefunded 12/01/2020)      70,000       73,455  
Conroe, TX, Independent School District, Unlimited Tax School Building and Refunding, PSF, 5%, 2/15/2039      155,000       175,604  

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par     Value ($)  
Municipal Bonds - continued                 
Texas - continued                 
Dallas and Fort Worth, TX, International Airport Rev., “A”, 5%, 11/01/2038    $ 335,000     $ 346,249  
Dallas, TX, Civic Center Convention Complex Rev., ASSD GTY, 5.25%, 8/15/2034      465,000       466,279  
Fort Worth, TX, Independent School District, Unlimited Tax School Building, PSF, 5%, 2/15/2039      315,000       356,737  
Gulf Coast, TX, Industrial Development Authority Rev. (CITGO Petroleum Corp.), 8%, 4/01/2028      250,000       251,313  
Harris County, TX, Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Hospital Rev. (Texas Children’s Hospital), “A”, 4%, 10/01/2035      60,000       68,742  
Harris County, TX, Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Hospital Rev. (Texas Children’s Hospital), “A”, 4%, 10/01/2036      105,000       119,946  
Harris County, TX, Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Hospital Rev. (Texas Children’s Hospital), “A”, 4%, 10/01/2037      140,000       159,264  
Harris County, TX, Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Hospital Rev. (Texas Children’s Hospital), “A”, 4%, 10/01/2038      120,000       136,110  
Harris County-Houston, TX, Sports Authority Rev., “C”, 5%, 11/15/2031      90,000       102,093  
Harris County-Houston, TX, Sports Authority Rev., “C”, 5%, 11/15/2032      20,000       22,664  
Harris County-Houston, TX, Sports Authority Rev., “C”, 5%, 11/15/2033      40,000       45,251  
Harris County-Houston, TX, Sports Authority Rev., Capital Appreciation, “A”, AGM, 0%, 11/15/2041      70,000       32,190  
Harris County-Houston, TX, Sports Authority Rev., Capital Appreciation, “A”, AGM, 0%, 11/15/2046      175,000       61,992  
Houston, TX, Airport System Rev., Special Facilities Rev. (United Airlines, Inc. Terminal Improvement Projects), “B-1”, 5%, 7/15/2030      100,000       112,111  
Houston, TX, Airport System Rev., Subordinate Lien, “A”, 5%, 7/01/2031      140,000       151,502  
Houston, TX, Industrial Development Corp. (United Parcel Service, Inc.), 6%, 3/01/2023      165,000       165,441  
Matagorda County, TX, Navigation District No. 1 (Houston Lighting), AAC, 5.125%, 11/01/2028      2,000,000       2,494,240  
New Hope, TX, Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Senior Living Rev. (Cardinal Bay, Inc. - Village on the Park/Carriage Inn Project), “A-1”, 5%, 7/01/2031      15,000       17,047  
New Hope, TX, Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Senior Living Rev. (Cardinal Bay, Inc. - Village on the Park/Carriage Inn Project), “A-1”, 4%, 7/01/2036      80,000       83,189  
New Hope, TX, Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Senior Living Rev. (Cardinal Bay, Inc. - Village on the Park/Carriage Inn Project), “A-1”, 5%, 7/01/2046      160,000       177,258  

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par     Value ($)  
Municipal Bonds - continued                 
Texas - continued                 
New Hope, TX, Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Senior Living Rev. (Cardinal Bay, Inc. - Village on the Park/Carriage Inn Project), “A-1”, 5%, 7/01/2051    $ 185,000     $ 203,800  
New Hope, TX, Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Student Housing Rev. (CHF - Collegiate Housing Stephenville III LLC - Tarleton State University Project), 5%, 4/01/2030      25,000       27,635  
New Hope, TX, Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Student Housing Rev. (CHF - Collegiate Housing Stephenville III LLC - Tarleton State University Project), 5%, 4/01/2035      30,000       32,835  
New Hope, TX, Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Student Housing Rev. (CHF - Collegiate Housing Stephenville III LLC - Tarleton State University Project), 5%, 4/01/2047      65,000       70,103  
Newark, TX, Higher Education Finance Corp. Rev. (Austin Achieve Public Schools, Inc.), 5%, 6/15/2033      5,000       5,177  
Newark, TX, Higher Education Finance Corp. Rev. (Austin Achieve Public Schools, Inc.), 5%, 6/15/2048      10,000       10,248  
North Texas Education Finance Corp., Education Rev. (Uplift Education), “A”, 5.125%, 12/01/2042      150,000       164,270  
North Texas Tollway Authority Rev., 6%, 1/01/2038 (Prerefunded 1/01/2021)      620,000       651,837  
Red River, TX, Education Finance Corp., Higher Education Rev. (Houston Baptist University Project), 5.5%, 10/01/2046      160,000       181,966  
Tarrant County, TX, Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp. Retirement Facility Rev. (Barton Creek Senior Living Center, Inc., Querencia Project), 5%, 11/15/2035      60,000       64,595  
Tarrant County, TX, Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp. Retirement Facility Rev. (Barton Creek Senior Living Center, Inc., Querencia Project), 5%, 11/15/2040      70,000       74,665  
Tarrant County, TX, Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp. Retirement Facility Rev. (Stayton at Museum Way), 8.25%, 11/15/2044 (d)(q)      500,000       475,000  
Tarrant County, TX, Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp. Retirement Facility Rev. (Trinity Terrace Project), “A-1”, 5%, 10/01/2044      60,000       64,958  
Texas Gas Acquisition & Supply Corp. III., Gas Supply Rev., 5%, 12/15/2031      135,000       146,244  
Texas Private Activity Surface Transportation Corp., Senior Lien Rev. (NTE Mobility Partners Segments 3 LLC Segments 3A & 3B Facility), 7%, 12/31/2038      115,000       134,460  
Texas Private Activity Surface Transportation Corp., Senior Lien Rev. (NTE Mobility Partners Segments 3 LLC Segments 3A & 3B Facility), 6.75%, 6/30/2043      95,000       109,858  
Texas Transportation Commission, State Highway 249 System Rev., “A”, 5%, 8/01/2057      165,000       192,319  

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par     Value ($)  
Municipal Bonds - continued                 
Texas - continued                 
Texas Transportation Commission, State Highway 249 System Rev., Capital Appreciation, “A”, 0%, 8/01/2037    $ 20,000     $ 10,176  
Texas Transportation Commission, State Highway 249 System Rev., Capital Appreciation, “A”, 0%, 8/01/2038      10,000       4,806  
Texas Transportation Commission, State Highway 249 System Rev., Capital Appreciation, “A”, 0%, 8/01/2039      15,000       6,823  
Texas Transportation Commission, State Highway 249 System Rev., Capital Appreciation, “A”, 0%, 8/01/2040      15,000       6,438  
Texas Transportation Commission, State Highway 249 System Rev., Capital Appreciation, “A”, 0%, 8/01/2041      30,000       12,161  
Texas Transportation Commission, State Highway 249 System Rev., Capital Appreciation, “A”, 0%, 8/01/2042      40,000       15,328  
Texas Transportation Commission, State Highway 249 System Rev., Capital Appreciation, “A”, 0%, 8/01/2043      35,000       12,696  
Waco Education Finance Corp. Rev. (Baylor University), 5%, 3/01/2043      675,000       720,940  
    

 

 

 
             $ 10,188,525  
Utah - 0.6%                 
Salt Lake City, UT, Salt Lake City International Airport Rev., “A”, 5%, 7/01/2043    $ 265,000     $ 315,273  
Utah Charter School Finance Authority, Charter School Rev. (Da Vinci Academy of Science & Arts), 4%, 4/15/2047      165,000       174,425  
Utah Charter School Finance Authority, Charter School Rev. (Summit Academy, Inc.), “A”, 5%, 4/15/2039      10,000       12,186  
Utah Charter School Finance Authority, Charter School Rev. (Summit Academy, Inc.), “A”, 5%, 4/15/2044      10,000       12,027  
Utah Charter School Finance Authority, Charter School Rev. (Summit Academy, Inc.), “A”, 5%, 4/15/2049      20,000       23,911  
    

 

 

 
             $ 537,822  
Virginia - 0.7%                 
Embrey Mill Community Development Authority, VA, Special Assessment Rev., 7.25%, 3/01/2043    $ 165,000     $ 178,024  
Fairfax County, VA, Redevelopment and Housing Authority Rev. (Wedgewood Affordable Housing Acquisition), 5%, 10/01/2037      145,000       179,139  
Virginia Small Business Financing Authority Rev. (Elizabeth River Crossings Opco LLC Project), 5.5%, 1/01/2042      275,000       298,625  
    

 

 

 
             $ 655,788  
Washington - 0.8%                 
Grays Harbor County, WA, Public Hospital District No. 2, Limited Tax General Obligation Refunding, 5%, 12/15/2033    $ 80,000     $ 90,086  
Grays Harbor County, WA, Public Hospital District No. 2, Limited Tax General Obligation Refunding, 5%, 12/15/2038      100,000       110,952  

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par     Value ($)  
Municipal Bonds - continued                 
Washington - continued                 
Grays Harbor County, WA, Public Hospital District No. 2, Limited Tax General Obligation Refunding, 5%, 12/15/2048    $ 195,000     $ 212,189  
Seattle, WA, Port Rev., 4%, 4/01/2044      60,000       65,912  
Seattle, WA, Port Rev., 5%, 4/01/2044      215,000       257,443  
    

 

 

 
             $ 736,582  
West Virginia - 0.3%                 
Monongalia County, WV, Building Commission Improvement Rev. (Monongalia Health System Obligated Group), 5%, 7/01/2029    $ 30,000     $ 33,518  
Monongalia County, WV, Building Commission Improvement Rev. (Monongalia Health System Obligated Group), 5%, 7/01/2030      85,000       94,636  
West Virginia Hospital Finance Authority Hospital Rev. (Thomas Health System), 6.5%, 10/01/2038 (a)(d)      285,000       166,725  
    

 

 

 
             $ 294,879  
Wisconsin - 2.1%                 
Public Finance Authority Student Housing Rev. (Beyond Boone LLC - Appalachian State University Project), “A”, AGM, 5%, 7/01/2044    $ 15,000     $ 17,567  
Public Finance Authority Student Housing Rev. (Beyond Boone LLC - Appalachian State University Project), “A”, AGM, 5%, 7/01/2054      20,000       23,210  
Public Finance Authority Student Housing Rev. (Beyond Boone LLC - Appalachian State University Project), “A”, AGM, 5%, 7/01/2058      20,000       22,657  
Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Aspirusm, Inc. Obligated Group), 4%, 8/15/2048      700,000       757,757  
Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority Rev. (Aurora Health Care, Inc.), “A”, 5%, 7/15/2028 (Prerefunded 7/15/2021)      55,000       58,400  
Wisconsin Public Finance Authority Hospital Rev. (WakeMed), “A”, 4%, 10/01/2049      700,000       755,552  
Wisconsin Public Finance Authority Senior Living Refunding Bonds Rev. (Mary’s Woods at Marylhurst Project), “A”, 5.25%, 5/15/2037      25,000       28,193  
Wisconsin Public Finance Authority Senior Living Refunding Bonds Rev. (Mary’s Woods at Marylhurst Project), “A”, 5.25%, 5/15/2042      10,000       11,180  
Wisconsin Public Finance Authority Senior Living Refunding Bonds Rev. (Mary’s Woods at Marylhurst Project), “A”, 5.25%, 5/15/2047      100,000       111,432  
Wisconsin Public Finance Authority Senior Living Refunding Bonds Rev. (Mary’s Woods at Marylhurst Project), “A”, 5.25%, 5/15/2052      15,000       16,675  
Wisconsin Public Finance Authority, Airport Facilities Rev. (Transportation Infrastructure Properties LLC), “B”, 5%, 7/01/2022      55,000       57,575  
Wisconsin Public Finance Authority, Airport Facilities Rev. (Transportation Infrastructure Properties LLC), “B”, 5.25%, 7/01/2028      95,000       103,091  
Wisconsin Public Finance Authority, Airport Facilities Rev. (Transportation Infrastructure Properties LLC), “B”, 5%, 7/01/2042      60,000       63,797  
    

 

 

 
             $ 2,027,086  
Total Municipal Bonds (Identified Cost, $139,266,242)            $ 149,270,962  

 

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Trust Units - 0.0%                 
Issuer    Shares/Par     Value ($)  
Puerto Rico - 0.0%                 
COFINA Series 2007A Senior Bonds Due 2041 National Custodial Trust (tax-exempt), 8/01/2041      689     $ 33  
COFINA Series 2007A Senior Bonds Due 2042 National Custodial Trust (taxable), 8/01/2042      27,269       3,681  
COFINA Series 2007A Senior Bonds Due 2042 National Custodial Trust (tax-exempt), 8/01/2042      141,676       6,730  
COFINA Series 2007A Senior Bonds Due 2043 National Custodial Trust (tax-exempt), 8/01/2043      58,867       2,796  
COFINA Series 2007A Senior Bonds Due 2044 National Custodial Trust (tax-exempt), 8/01/2044      176,602       8,389  
COFINA Series 2007A Senior Bonds Due 2045 National Custodial Trust (taxable), 8/01/2045      7,297       985  
COFINA Series 2007A Senior Bonds Due 2045 National Custodial Trust (tax-exempt), 8/01/2045      22,160       1,053  
COFINA Series 2007A Senior Bonds Due 2046 National Custodial Trust (taxable), 8/01/2046      122,121       16,486  
COFINA Series 2007A Senior Bonds Due 2046 National Custodial Trust (tax-exempt), 8/01/2046      429,542       20,403  
Total Trust Units (Identified Cost, $329,614)            $ 60,556  
Other Assets, Less Liabilities - (2.8)%              (2,749,030
Variable Rate Municipal Term Preferred Shares (VMTPS), at
liquidation value (issued by the fund) - (49.8)%

 

    (48,750,000
Net assets applicable to common shares - 100.0%            $ 97,832,488  

 

(a)

Non-income producing security.

(d)

In default.

(n)

Securities exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be sold in the ordinary course of business in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At period end, the aggregate value of these securities was $178,943, representing 0.2% of net assets applicable to common shares.

(q)

Interest received was less than stated coupon rate.

(u)

Underlying security deposited into special purpose trust upon creation of self-deposited inverse floaters.

The following abbreviations are used in this report and are defined:

 

AAC   Ambac Assurance Corp.
AGM   Assured Guaranty Municipal
ASSD GTY   Assured Guaranty Insurance Co.
BAM   Build America Mutual
BHAC   Berkshire Hathaway Assurance Corp.
CALHF   California Health Facility Construction Loan Insurance Program
COP   Certificate of Participation
GNMA   Government National Mortgage Assn.
NATL   National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.
PSF   Permanent School Fund

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

At 11/30/19

This statement represents your fund’s balance sheet, which details the assets and liabilities comprising the total value of the fund.

 

Assets         

Investments in unaffiliated issuers, at value (identified cost, $139,595,856)

     $149,331,518  

Cash

     283,533  

Receivables for

  

Investments sold

     382,442  

Investments sold on an extended settlement basis

     121,953  

Interest

     2,229,683  

Other assets

     1,937  

Total assets

     $152,351,066  
Liabilities         

Payables for

  

Distributions on common shares

     $13,080  

Investments purchased on an extended settlement basis

     121,354  

Interest expense and fees

     140,636  

Payable to the holders of the floating rate certificates

     5,391,031  

Payable to affiliates

  

Investment adviser

     7,465  

Administrative services fee

     323  

Transfer agent and dividend disbursing costs

     876  

Payable for independent Trustees’ compensation

     13  

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

     93,800  

VMTPS, at liquidation value

     48,750,000  

Total liabilities

     $54,518,578  

Net assets applicable to common shares

     $97,832,488  
Net assets consist of         

Paid-in capital - common shares

     $85,420,173  

Total distributable earnings (loss)

     12,412,315  

Net assets applicable to common shares

     $97,832,488  

VMTPS, at liquidation value (1,950 shares issued and outstanding at $25,000 per share)

     48,750,000  

Net assets including preferred shares

     $146,582,488  

Common shares of beneficial interest issued and outstanding

     9,110,245  

Net asset value per common share (net assets of $97,832,488 / 9,110,245 shares of beneficial interest outstanding)

     $10.74  

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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

Year ended 11/30/19

This statement describes how much your fund earned in investment income and accrued in expenses. It also describes any gains and/or losses generated by fund operations.

 

Net investment income (loss)         

Income

  

Interest

     $6,664,239  

Other

     28  

Total investment income

     $6,664,267  

Expenses

  

Management fee

     $942,172  

Transfer agent and dividend disbursing costs

     14,817  

Administrative services fee

     30,118  

Independent Trustees’ compensation

     17,271  

Stock exchange fee

     23,748  

Custodian fee

     6,932  

Shareholder communications

     20,166  

Audit and tax fees

     84,420  

Legal fees

     6,516  

Interest expense and fees

     1,455,716  

Miscellaneous

     87,347  

Total expenses

     $2,689,223  

Reduction of expenses by investment adviser

     (102,757

Net expenses

     $2,586,466  

Net investment income (loss)

     $4,077,801  
Realized and unrealized gain (loss)         

Realized gain (loss) (identified cost basis)

  

Unaffiliated issuers

     $715,489  

Change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation

  

Unaffiliated issuers

     $4,622,782  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     $5,338,271  

Change in net assets from operations

     $9,416,072  

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

These statements describe the increases and/or decreases in net assets resulting from operations, any distributions, and any shareholder transactions.

 

     Year ended  
     11/30/19      11/30/18  
Change in net assets              
From operations                  

Net investment income (loss)

     $4,077,801        $4,438,461  

Net realized gain (loss)

     715,489        970,810  

Net unrealized gain (loss)

     4,622,782        (4,369,621

Change in net assets from operations

     $9,416,072        $1,039,650  

Distributions to common shareholders

     $(3,940,181      $(4,358,391

Change in net assets from the tender and repurchase of common shares of beneficial interest

     $—        $(7,448,728

Total change in net assets

     $5,475,891        $(10,767,469
Net assets applicable to common shares                  

At beginning of period

     92,356,597        103,124,066  

At end of period

     $97,832,488        $92,356,597  

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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

Year ended 11/30/19

This statement provides a summary of cash flows from investment activity for the fund.

 

Cash flows from operating activities:         

Change in net assets from operations

     $9,416,072  
Adjustments to reconcile change in net assets from operations to net cash provided by operating activities:         

Purchase of investment securities

     (26,079,994

Proceeds from disposition of investment securities

     23,597,378  

Realized gain/loss on investments

     (715,489

Unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments

     (4,622,782

Net amortization/accretion of income

     332,587  

Decrease in interest receivable

     68,243  

Increase in accrued expenses and other liabilities

     2,030  

Decrease in receivable from investment adviser

     4,084  

Increase in other assets

     (13

Decrease in payable for interest expense and fees

     (36,990

Net cash provided by operating activities

     $1,965,126  
Cash flows from financing activities:         

Cash distributions paid on common shares

     (3,942,716

Proceeds from partial call of underlying security of special purpose trust

     2,134,591  

Payment for redemption of floating rate certificates

     (1,070,000

Net cash used by financing activities

     $(2,878,125

Net decrease in cash and restricted cash (a)

     $(912,999
Cash and restricted cash:         

Beginning of period

     $1,196,532  

End of period

     $283,533  

 

(a)

See Note 2 for more information on presentational changes to the Statement of Cash Flows that were effective with the beginning of the current reporting period.

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

Cash paid during the year ended November 30, 2019 for interest was $1,492,706.

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

The financial highlights table is intended to help you understand the fund’s financial performance for the past 5 years. Certain information reflects financial results for a single fund share. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned (or lost) on an investment in the fund share class (assuming reinvestment of all distributions) held for the entire period.

 

Common Shares   Year ended  
    11/30/19     11/30/18     11/30/17     11/30/16     11/30/15  

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $10.14       $10.47       $10.15       $10.60       $10.58  
Income (loss) from investment operations

 

Net investment income (loss) (d)

    $0.45       $0.47 (c)      $0.48       $0.53 (c)      $0.55  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.58       (0.36     0.29       (0.49     (0.02

Distributions declared to shareholders of auction rate preferred shares

                      (0.00 )(w)      (0.00 )(w) 

Total from investment operations

    $1.03       $0.11       $0.77       $0.04       $0.53  
Less distributions declared to common shareholders

 

From net investment income

    $(0.43     $(0.46     $(0.48     $(0.49     $(0.51

Net increase resulting from the tender and repurchase of common shares of beneficial interest

    $—       $0.02       $0.03       $—       $—  

Net asset value, end of period (x)

    $10.74       $10.14       $10.47       $10.15       $10.60  

Market value, end of period

    $9.85       $8.81       $9.70       $9.37       $9.70  

Total return at market value (%) (p)

    16.96       (4.52     8.64       1.34       10.39  

Total return at net asset value (%) (j)(r)(s)(x)

    10.80       1.82 (c)      8.25       0.46 (c)      5.69  
Ratios (%) (to average net assets
applicable to common shares)
and Supplemental data:

 

Expenses before expense reductions (f)(p)

    2.79       2.88 (c)      2.35       1.82 (c)      1.72  

Expenses after expense reductions (f)(p)

    2.69       2.82 (c)      2.33       1.79 (c)      1.69  

Net investment income (loss) (p)

    4.24       4.55 (c)      4.53       4.89 (c)      5.16  

Portfolio turnover

    15       6       13       18       11  

Net assets at end of period (000 omitted)

    $97,832       $92,357       $103,124       $117,642       $122,830  
Supplemental Ratios (%):

 

Ratio of expenses to average net assets
applicable to common shares after
expense reductions and excluding
interest expense and fees (f)(l)(p)

    1.18       1.21 (c)      1.23       1.10 (c)      1.15  

Ratio of expenses to average net assets applicable to common and preferred
shares after expense reductions and excluding interest expense and fees (f)(l)(p)

    0.78       0.81 (c)      0.87       0.80 (c)      0.82  

Net investment income available to common shares

    4.24       4.55 (c)      4.53       4.89 (c)      5.16  

 

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    Year ended  
    11/30/19     11/30/18     11/30/17     11/30/16     11/30/15  
Senior Securities:                                        

ARPS

                            33  

VMTPS

    1,950       1,950       1,950       1,950       1,917  

Total preferred shares outstanding

    1,950       1,950       1,950       1,950       1,950  

Asset coverage per preferred share (k)

    $75,171       $72,362       $77,869       $85,302       $87,990  

Involuntary liquidation preference per preferred share (m)

    $25,000       $25,000       $25,000       $25,000       $25,000  

Average market value per preferred share (m)(u)

    $25,000       $25,000       $25,000       $25,000       $25,000  

 

(c)

Amount reflects a one-time reimbursement of expenses by the custodian (or former custodian) without which net investment income and performance would be lower and expenses would be higher.

(d)

Per share data is based on average shares outstanding.

(f)

Ratios do not reflect reductions from fees paid indirectly, if applicable.

(j)

Total return at net asset value is calculated using the net asset value of the fund, not the publicly traded price and therefore may be different than the total return at market value.

(k)

Calculated by subtracting the fund’s total liabilities (not including liquidation preference of preferred shares) from the fund’s total assets and dividing this number by the total number of preferred shares outstanding.

(l)

Interest expense and fees include payments made to the holders of the floating rate certificates, interest expense paid to shareholders of VMTPS, and amortization of VMTPS debt issuance costs, as applicable. For the year ended November 30, 2016, the expense ratio also excludes fees and expenses related to redemption of the fund’s auction rate preferred shares (“ARPS”). For the years ended November 30, 2018 and November 30, 2017, the expense ratio also excludes fees and expenses related to the tender and repurchase of a portion of the fund’s common shares of beneficial interest. For periods prior to November 30, 2016, the expense ratio includes amortization of VMTPS debt issuance costs.

(m)

Amount excludes accrued unpaid distributions on preferred shares.

(p)

Ratio excludes dividend payments on ARPS, if applicable.

(r)

Certain expenses have been reduced without which performance would have been lower.

(s)

From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower.

(u)

Average market value represents the approximate fair value of each of the fund’s preferred shares.

(w)

Per share amount was less than $0.01.

(x)

The net asset values and total returns at net asset value have been calculated on net assets which include adjustments made in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles required at period end for financial reporting purposes.

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(1) Business and Organization

MFS Investment Grade Municipal Trust (the fund) is organized as a Massachusetts business trust and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as a diversified closed-end management investment company.

The fund is an investment company and accordingly follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946 Financial Services – Investment Companies.

(2) Significant Accounting Policies

General – The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect 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 increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. In the preparation of these financial statements, management has evaluated subsequent events occurring after the date of the fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities through the date that the financial statements were issued. The fund invests primarily in municipal instruments, which generally trade in the over-the-counter market. The value of municipal instruments can be affected by changes in their actual or perceived credit quality. The credit quality of, and the ability to pay principal and interest when due by, an issuer of a municipal instrument depends on the credit quality of the entity supporting the municipal instrument, how essential any services supported by the municipal instrument are, the sufficiency of any revenues or taxes that support the municipal instrument, and/or the willingness or ability of the appropriate government entity to approve any appropriations necessary to support the municipal instrument. Municipal instruments may be supported by insurance which typically guarantees the timely payment of all principal and interest due on the underlying municipal instrument. The value of a municipal instrument can be volatile and significantly affected by adverse tax changes or court rulings, legislative or political changes, changes in specific or general market and economic conditions in the region where the instrument is issued, and the financial condition of municipal issuers and of municipal instrument insurers of which there are a limited number. Also, because many municipal instruments are issued to finance similar projects, conditions in certain industries can significantly affect the fund and the overall municipal market. If the Internal Revenue Service determines an issuer of a municipal instrument has not complied with the applicable tax requirements, interest from the security could become taxable, the security could decline in value, and distributions made by the fund could be taxable to shareholders. The fund invests in high-yield securities rated below investment grade. Investments in below investment grade quality securities can involve a substantially greater risk of default or can already be in default, and their values can decline significantly. Below investment grade quality securities tend to be more sensitive to adverse news about the issuer, or the market or economy in general, than higher quality debt instruments.

 

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In November 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2016-18, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230) – Restricted Cash (“ASU 2016-18”), which is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017 and interim periods within those fiscal years. The fund adopted ASU 2016-18 effective with the beginning of the current reporting period, which resulted in changes to the presentation of restricted cash in the fund’s Statement of Cash Flows and additional disclosures regarding the nature of the restrictions on cash and restricted cash.

In March 2017, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2017-08, Receivables – Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs (Subtopic 310-20) – Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities (“ASU 2017-08”). For entities that purchased callable debt securities at a premium, ASU 2017-08 requires that the premium be amortized to the earliest call date. ASU 2017-08 will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Management has evaluated the potential impacts of ASU 2017-08 and believes that adoption of ASU 2017-08 will not have a material effect on the fund’s overall financial position or its overall results of operations.

Balance Sheet Offsetting – The fund’s accounting policy with respect to balance sheet offsetting is that, absent an event of default by the counterparty or a termination of the agreement, the International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) Master Agreement, or similar agreement, does not result in an offset of reported amounts of financial assets and financial liabilities in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities across transactions between the fund and the applicable counterparty. The fund’s right to setoff may be restricted or prohibited by the bankruptcy or insolvency laws of the particular jurisdiction to which a specific master netting agreement counterparty is subject. Balance sheet offsetting disclosures, to the extent applicable to the fund, have been included in the fund’s Significant Accounting Policies note under the captions for each of the fund’s in-scope financial instruments and transactions.

Investment Valuations – Debt instruments and floating rate loans, including restricted debt instruments, are generally valued at an evaluated or composite bid as provided by a third-party pricing service. Short-term instruments with a maturity at issuance of 60 days or less may be valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. Securities and other assets generally valued on the basis of information from a third-party pricing service may also be valued at a broker/dealer bid quotation. In determining values, third-party pricing services can utilize both transaction data and market information such as yield, quality, coupon rate, maturity, type of issue, trading characteristics, and other market data.

The Board of Trustees has delegated primary responsibility for determining or causing to be determined the value of the fund’s investments (including any fair valuation) to the adviser pursuant to valuation policies and procedures approved by the Board. If the adviser determines that reliable market quotations are not readily available, investments are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the adviser in accordance with such procedures under the oversight of the Board of Trustees. Under the fund’s valuation policies and procedures, market quotations are not considered to be readily available for most types of debt instruments and floating rate loans and many types of derivatives. These investments are generally valued at fair value based on information from third-party pricing services. In addition, investments may be valued at fair value if

 

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the adviser determines that an investment’s value has been materially affected by events occurring after the close of the exchange or market on which the investment is principally traded (such as foreign exchange or market) and prior to the determination of the fund’s net asset value, or after the halt of trading of a specific security where trading does not resume prior to the close of the exchange or market on which the security is principally traded. The adviser generally relies on third-party pricing services or other information (such as the correlation with price movements of similar securities in the same or other markets; the type, cost and investment characteristics of the security; the business and financial condition of the issuer; and trading and other market data) to assist in determining whether to fair value and at what value to fair value an investment. The value of an investment for purposes of calculating the fund’s net asset value can differ depending on the source and method used to determine value. When fair valuation is used, the value of an investment used to determine the fund’s net asset value may differ from quoted or published prices for the same investment. There can be no assurance that the fund could obtain the fair value assigned to an investment if it were to sell the investment at the same time at which the fund determines its net asset value per share.

Various inputs are used in determining the value of the fund’s assets or liabilities. These inputs are categorized into three broad levels. In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, an investment’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The fund’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment, and considers factors specific to the investment. Level 1 includes unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2 includes other significant observable market-based inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speed, and credit risk). Level 3 includes unobservable inputs, which may include the adviser’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments. The following is a summary of the levels used as of November 30, 2019 in valuing the fund’s assets or liabilities:

 

Financial Instruments    Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  
Municipal Bonds      $—        $149,331,518        $—        $149,331,518  

For further information regarding security characteristics, see the Portfolio of Investments.

Inverse Floaters – The fund invests in municipal inverse floating rate securities which are structured by the issuer (known as primary market inverse floating rate securities) or by the fund utilizing the fund’s municipal bonds which have already been issued (known as self-deposited secondary market inverse floating rate securities) to have variable rates of interest which typically move in the opposite direction of short-term interest rates. A self-deposited secondary market inverse floating rate security is created when the fund transfers a fixed rate municipal bond to a special purpose trust (“the trust”), and causes the trust to (a) issue floating rate certificates to third parties, in an amount equal to a fraction of the par amount of the deposited bonds (these certificates usually pay tax-exempt interest at short-term interest rates that typically reset weekly; and the certificate holders typically, on seven days notice, have the option

 

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to tender their certificates to the trust or another party for redemption at par plus accrued interest), and (b) issue inverse floating rate certificates (sometimes referred to as “inverse floaters”) which are held by the fund. Such self-deposited inverse floaters held by the fund are accounted for as secured borrowings, with the municipal bonds reflected in the investments of the fund and amounts owed to the holders of the floating rate certificates under the provisions of the trust, which amounts are paid solely from the assets of the trust, reflected as liabilities of the fund in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities under the caption, “Payable to the holders of the floating rate certificates”. The carrying value of the fund’s payable to the holders of the floating rate certificates as reported in the fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities approximates its fair value. The value of the payable to the holders of the floating rate certificates as of the reporting date is considered level 2 under the fair value hierarchy disclosure. At November 30, 2019, the fund’s payable to the holders of the floating rate certificates was $5,391,031 and the weighted average interest rate on the settled floating rate certificates issued by the trust was 1.35%. For the year ended November 30, 2019, the average payable to the holders of the settled floating rate certificates was $5,703,795 at a weighted average interest rate of 1.79%. Interest expense and fees include interest payments made to the holders of certain floating rate certificates and associated fees, both of which are made from trust assets. Interest expense and fees are recorded as incurred. For the year ended November 30, 2019, interest expense and fees related to self-deposited inverse floaters amounted to $137,742 and are included in “Interest expense and fees” in the Statement of Operations.

Statement of Cash Flows – Information on financial transactions which have been settled through the receipt or disbursement of cash or restricted cash is presented in the Statement of Cash Flows. Cash as presented in the fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities includes cash on hand at the fund’s custodian bank and does not include any short-term investments. Restricted cash is presented in the fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities as restricted cash for uncleared derivatives and/or deposits with brokers for cleared derivatives and represents cash that has been segregated or delivered to cover the fund’s collateral or margin obligations under derivative contracts.

The following table provides a reconciliation of cash and restricted cash reported within the Statement of Assets and Liabilities with that shown in the Statement of Cash Flows:

 

     11/30/19  
Cash      $283,533  
Restricted cash       
Restricted cash included in deposits with brokers       
Total cash and restricted cash in the Statement of Cash Flows      $283,533  

The beginning of period cash and restricted cash balance in the Statement of Cash Flows is comprised of cash of $1,196,532, restricted cash of $0, and restricted cash included in deposits with brokers of $0.

Indemnifications – Under the fund’s organizational documents, its officers and Trustees may be indemnified against certain liabilities and expenses arising out of the performance of their duties to the fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the fund enters into agreements with service providers that may contain

 

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indemnification clauses. The fund’s maximum exposure under these agreements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the fund that have not yet occurred.

Investment Transactions and Income – Investment transactions are recorded on the trade date. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. All premium and discount is amortized or accreted for financial statement purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Some securities may be purchased on a “when-issued” or “forward delivery” basis, which means that the securities will be delivered to the fund at a future date, usually beyond customary settlement time. Interest payments received in additional securities are recorded on the ex-interest date in an amount equal to the value of the security on such date. Debt obligations may be placed on non-accrual status or set to accrue at a rate of interest less than the contractual coupon when the collection of all or a portion of interest has become doubtful. Interest income for those debt obligations may be further reduced by the write-off of the related interest receivables when deemed uncollectible.

The fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements. Any proceeds received from litigation involving portfolio holdings are reflected in the Statement of Operations in realized gain/loss if the security has been disposed of by the fund or in unrealized gain/loss if the security is still held by the fund. Any other proceeds from litigation not related to portfolio holdings are reflected as other income in the Statement of Operations.

The fund purchased or sold debt securities on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis, or in a “To Be Announced” (TBA) or “forward commitment” transaction with delivery or payment to occur at a later date beyond the normal settlement period. When the fund sells securities on a when-issued, delayed delivery, or forward commitment basis, the fund typically owns or has the right to acquire securities equivalent in kind and amount to the delivered securities. At the time a fund enters into a commitment to purchase or sell a security, the transaction is recorded and the value of the security acquired or sold is reflected in the fund’s net asset value. The price of such security and the date that the security will be delivered and paid for are fixed at the time the transaction is negotiated. The value of the security may vary with market fluctuations. When-issued investments purchased and sold are held at carrying amount, which approximates fair value and are categorized as level 2 within the fair value hierarchy. No interest accrues to the fund until payment takes place. At the time that a fund enters into this type of transaction, the fund is required to have sufficient cash and/or liquid securities to cover its commitments. Losses may arise due to changes in the value of the underlying securities prior to settlement date or if the counterparty does not perform under the contract’s terms, or if the issuer does not issue the securities due to political, economic or other factors.

Legal fees and other related expenses incurred to preserve and protect the value of a security owned are added to the cost of the security; other legal fees are expensed. Capital infusions made directly to the security issuer, which are generally non-recurring, incurred to protect or enhance the value of high-yield debt securities, are reported as additions to the cost basis of the security. Costs that are incurred to negotiate the terms or conditions of capital infusions or that are expected to result in a plan of

 

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reorganization are reported as realized losses. Ongoing costs incurred to protect or enhance an investment, or costs incurred to pursue other claims or legal actions, are expensed.

Tax Matters and Distributions – The fund intends to qualify as a regulated investment company, as defined under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, and to distribute all of its taxable and tax-exempt income, including realized capital gains. As a result, no provision for federal income tax is required. The fund’s federal tax returns, when filed, will remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service for a three year period. Management has analyzed the fund’s tax positions taken on federal and state tax returns for all open tax years and does not believe that there are any uncertain tax positions that require recognition of a tax liability.

Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Certain capital accounts in the financial statements are periodically adjusted for permanent differences in order to reflect their tax character. These adjustments have no impact on net assets or net asset value per share. Temporary differences which arise from recognizing certain items of income, expense, gain or loss in different periods for financial statement and tax purposes will reverse at some time in the future.

Book/tax differences primarily relate to amortization and accretion of debt securities and non-deductible expenses that result from the treatment of VMTPS as equity for tax purposes.

The tax character of distributions declared to shareholders for the last two fiscal years is as follows:

 

     Year ended
11/30/19
     Year ended
11/30/18
 
Ordinary income (including any short-term capital gains)      $80,893        $98,250  
Tax-exempt income      5,176,735        5,513,980  
Total distributions      $5,257,628        $5,612,230  

The federal tax cost and the tax basis components of distributable earnings were as follows:

 

As of 11/30/19       
Cost of investments      $132,752,510  
Gross appreciation      11,668,653  
Gross depreciation      (480,676
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)      $11,187,977  
Undistributed ordinary income      347,065  
Undistributed tax-exempt income      831,514  
Undistributed long-term capital gain      148,965  
Other temporary differences      (103,206

 

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(3) Transactions with Affiliates

Investment Adviser – The fund has an investment advisory agreement with MFS to provide overall investment management and related administrative services and facilities to the fund. The management fee is computed daily and paid monthly at an annual rate of 0.65% of the fund’s average daily net assets (including the value of preferred shares). The investment adviser has agreed in writing to reduce its management fee to 0.63% of the fund’s average daily net assets (including the value of preferred shares). This written agreement will continue until modified by the fund’s Board of Trustees, but such agreement will continue at least until November 30, 2020. For the year ended November 30, 2019, this management fee reduction amounted to $28,990, which is included in the reduction of total expenses in the Statement of Operations. The management fee incurred for the year ended November 30, 2019 was equivalent to an annual effective rate of 0.63% of the fund’s average daily net assets (including the value of preferred shares).

The investment adviser has agreed in writing to pay a portion of the fund’s total annual operating expenses, excluding interest expense on VMTPS, taxes, extraordinary expenses, brokerage and transaction costs, other interest expense, and investment-related expenses (including interest expense and fees associated with investments in inverse floating rate instruments), such that total fund operating expenses do not exceed 0.78% annually of the fund’s average daily net assets (including the value of preferred shares). This written agreement will continue until modified by the fund’s Board of Trustees, but such agreement will continue at least until November 30, 2020. For the year ended November 30, 2019, this reduction amounted to $73,767, which is included in the reduction of total expenses in the Statement of Operations.

Transfer Agent – The fund engages Computershare Trust Company, N.A. (“Computershare”) as the sole transfer agent for the fund’s common shares. MFS Service Center, Inc. (MFSC) monitors and supervises the activities of Computershare for an agreed upon fee approved by the Board of Trustees. For the year ended November 30, 2019, these fees paid to MFSC amounted to $3,343.

Administrator – MFS provides certain financial, legal, shareholder communications, compliance, and other administrative services to the fund. Under an administrative services agreement, the fund reimburses MFS the costs incurred to provide these services. The fund is charged an annual fixed amount of $17,500 plus a fee based on average daily net assets (including the value of preferred shares). The administrative services fee incurred for the year ended November 30, 2019 was equivalent to an annual effective rate of 0.0208% of the fund’s average daily net assets (including the value of preferred shares).

Trustees’ and Officers’ Compensation – The fund pays compensation to independent Trustees in the form of a retainer, attendance fees, and additional compensation to Board and Committee chairpersons. The fund does not pay compensation directly to Trustees or officers of the fund who are also officers of the investment adviser, all of whom receive remuneration from MFS for their services to the fund. Certain officers and Trustees of the fund are officers or directors of MFS and MFSC.

 

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Other – This fund and certain other funds managed by MFS (the funds) had entered into a service agreement (the ISO Agreement) which provided for payment of fees solely by the funds to Tarantino LLC in return for the provision of services of an Independent Senior Officer (ISO) for the funds. Frank L. Tarantino served as the ISO and was an officer of the funds and the sole member of Tarantino LLC. Effective June 30, 2019, Mr. Tarantino retired from his position as ISO for the funds, and the ISO Agreement was terminated. For the year ended November 30, 2019, the fee paid by the fund under this agreement was $128 and is included in “Miscellaneous” expense in the Statement of Operations. MFS had agreed to bear all expenses associated with office space, other administrative support, and supplies provided to the ISO.

(4) Portfolio Securities

For the year ended November 30, 2019, purchases and sales of investments, other than short-term obligations, aggregated $22,912,082 and $22,726,920, respectively.

(5) Shares of Beneficial Interest

The fund’s Declaration of Trust permits the Trustees to issue an unlimited number of full and fractional shares of beneficial interest. The fund reserves the right to repurchase shares of beneficial interest of the fund subject to Trustee approval.

On March 12, 2018, the fund commenced a cash tender offer for up to 7.5% of the fund’s outstanding common shares at a price per share equal to 98% of the fund’s net asset value per share calculated at the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange on the expiration date of the offer. This tender offer expired on May 2, 2018, at which time the offer was oversubscribed. The fund purchased the maximum number of shares offered in the tender offer (738,668 common shares representing 7.5% of the fund’s then outstanding common shares). The purchase price of the properly tendered shares was equal to $10.084 per share for an aggregate purchase price of $7,448,728. As a result of this tender offer, payment was made by the fund on May 7, 2018, at which time 738,668 common shares outstanding were retired.

During the years ended November 30, 2019 and November 30, 2018, the fund did not repurchase any additional shares other than through this tender offer and there were no other transactions in fund shares.

(6) Line of Credit

The fund and certain other funds managed by MFS participate in a $1.25 billion unsecured committed line of credit, subject to a $1 billion sublimit, provided by a syndicate of banks under a credit agreement. Borrowings may be made for temporary financing needs. Interest is charged to each fund, based on its borrowings, generally at a rate equal to the highest of one month LIBOR, the Federal Funds Effective Rate and the Overnight Bank Funding Rate, plus an agreed upon spread. A commitment fee, based on the average daily, unused portion of the committed line of credit, is allocated among the participating funds. In addition, the fund and other funds managed by MFS have established unsecured uncommitted borrowing arrangements with certain banks for temporary financing needs. Interest is charged to each fund, based on its borrowings, at rates equal to customary reference rates plus an agreed upon spread. For the year ended November 30, 2019, the fund’s commitment fee and interest expense were $527 and $0, respectively, and are included in “Interest expense and fees” in the Statement of Operations.

 

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(7) Preferred Shares

The fund has 1,950 shares issued and outstanding of VMTPS. The outstanding VMTPS are redeemable at the option of the fund in whole or in part at the liquidation preference of $25,000 per share, plus accumulated and unpaid dividends, but generally solely for the purpose of decreasing the leverage of the fund. The VMTPS are subject to a mandatory term redemption date of October 31, 2021, as extended, unless further extended through negotiation with the private holders of the VMTPS. There is no assurance that the term of the VMTPS will be extended or that the VMTPS will be replaced with any other preferred shares or other form of leverage upon the redemption of the VMTPS. Two months prior to the term redemption date of the VMTPS, the fund is required to begin to segregate liquid assets with the fund’s custodian to fund the redemption. Dividends on the VMTPS are cumulative and are reset weekly to a fixed spread against the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) Municipal Swap Index. During the year ended November 30, 2019, the VMTPS dividend rates ranged from 2.22% to 3.45%. For the year ended November 30, 2019, the average dividend rate was 2.65%.

In the fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities, the VMTPS aggregate liquidation preference is shown as a liability since they have a stated mandatory redemption date. Dividends paid to the VMTPS are treated as interest expense and recorded as incurred. For the year ended November 30, 2019, interest expense related to the dividends paid to VMTPS amounted to $1,317,447 and is included in “Interest expense and fees” in the Statement of Operations. Costs directly related to the issuance of the VMTPS are considered debt issuance costs. Debt issuance costs are presented as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of the related debt liability and are amortized into interest expense over the life of the VMTPS. The period-end carrying value for the VMTPS in the fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities is its liquidation value less any unamortized debt issuance costs, which approximates its fair value. Its fair value would be considered level 2 under the fair value hierarchy.

Under the terms of a purchase agreement between the fund and the investor in the VMTPS, the fund is subject to various investment restrictions. These investment-related requirements are in various respects more restrictive than those to which the fund is otherwise subject in accordance with its investment objectives and policies. In addition, the fund is subject to certain restrictions on its investments imposed by guidelines of the rating agencies that rate the VMTPS, which guidelines may be changed by the applicable rating agency, in its sole discretion, from time to time. These guidelines may impose asset coverage or portfolio composition requirements that are more stringent than those imposed on the fund by the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”).

The fund is required to maintain certain asset coverage with respect to the VMTPS as defined in the fund’s governing documents and the 1940 Act. One of a number of asset coverage-related requirements is that the fund is not permitted to declare or pay common share dividends unless immediately thereafter the fund has a minimum asset coverage ratio of 200% with respect to the VMTPS after deducting the amount of such common share dividends.

 

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The 1940 Act requires that the preferred shareholders of the fund, voting as a separate class, have the right to elect at least two trustees at all times, and elect a majority of the trustees at any time when dividends on the preferred shares are unpaid for two full years. Unless otherwise required by law or under the terms of the preferred shares, each preferred share is entitled to one vote and preferred shareholders will vote together with common shareholders as a single class.

Leverage involves risks and special considerations for the fund’s common shareholders. To the extent that investments are purchased by the fund with proceeds from the issuance of preferred shares, the fund’s net asset value will increase or decrease at a greater rate than a comparable unleveraged fund. Changes in the value of the fund’s portfolio will be borne entirely by the common shareholders. It is possible that the fund will be required to sell assets at a time when it may be disadvantageous to do so in order to redeem preferred shares to comply with asset coverage or other restrictions including those imposed by the 1940 Act and the rating agencies that rate the preferred shares. There is no assurance that the fund’s leveraging strategy will be successful.

 

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Shareholders and the Board of Trustees of MFS Investment Grade Municipal Trust

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities of MFS Investment Grade Municipal Trust (the “Fund”), including the portfolio of investments, as of November 30, 2019, and the related statements of operations and cash flows for the year then ended, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund at November 30, 2019, the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended and its financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Fund’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Fund is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of the Fund’s internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits, we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Fund’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of November 30, 2019, by correspondence with the custodian and others or by other appropriate auditing procedures where replies from others were not received. Our audits also included

 

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evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

LOGO

We have served as the auditor of one or more MFS investment companies since 1993.

Boston, Massachusetts

January 15, 2020

 

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RESULTS OF SHAREHOLDER MEETING

(unaudited)

At the annual meeting of shareholders of MFS Investment Grade Municipal Trust, which was held on October 3, 2019, the following actions were taken:

Item 1: To elect the following individuals as Trustees, elected by the holders of common and preferred shares together:

 

     Number of Shares  

Nominee

   For     

Withheld Authority

 
Maureen R. Goldfarb      7,754,392.361        267,516.301  
Robert J. Manning      7,754,330.909        267,577.753  
Maryanne L. Roepke      7,753,139.361        268,769.301  

Item 2: To elect the following individuals as Trustees, elected by the holders of preferred shares only:

 

     Number of Shares  

Nominee

   For     

Withheld Authority

 
John P. Kavanaugh         1,950        0  
Laurie J. Thomsen      1,950        0  

 

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TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS — IDENTIFICATION AND BACKGROUND

The Trustees and Officers of the Trust, as of January 1, 2020, are listed below, together with their principal occupations during the past five years. (Their titles may have varied during that period.) The address of each Trustee and Officer is 111 Huntington Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts 02199-7618.

 

Name, Age

 

Position(s)
Held

with Fund

 

Trustee/
Officer

Since (h)

 

Term

Expiring

 

Number
of MFS
Funds
overseen
by the
Trustee

 

Principal
Occupations
During
the Past
Five Years

 

Other

Directorships
During
the Past
Five Years  (j)

INTERESTED TRUSTEES

Robert J. Manning (k)

(age 56)

  Trustee   February 2004   2022   133   Massachusetts Financial Services Company, Executive Chairman (since January 2017); Director; Chairman of the Board; Chief Executive Officer (until 2015); Co-Chief Executive Officer (2015-2016)   N/A

Robin A. Stelmach (k)

(age 58)

  Trustee   January 2014   2021   133   Massachusetts Financial Services Company, Vice Chair (since January 2017); Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President (until January 2017)   N/A
INDEPENDENT TRUSTEES

John P. Kavanaugh

(age 65)

  Trustee and Chair of Trustees   January 2009   2020   133   Private investor   N/A

Steven E. Buller

(age 68)

  Trustee   February 2014   2020   133   Financial Accounting Standards Advisory Council, Chairman (2014-2015); Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, Standing Advisory Group, Member (until 2014); BlackRock, Inc. (investment management), Managing Director (until 2014), BlackRock Finco UK (investment management), Director (until 2014)   N/A

 

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Name, Age

 

Position(s)
Held

with Fund

 

Trustee/
Officer

Since (h)

 

Term

Expiring

 

Number
of MFS
Funds
overseen
by the
Trustee

 

Principal
Occupations
During
the Past
Five Years

 

Other

Directorships
During
the Past
Five Years  (j)

John A. Caroselli

(age 65)

  Trustee   March 2017   2021   133   JC Global Advisors, LLC (management consulting), President (since 2015); First Capital Corporation (commercial finance), Executive Vice President (until 2015)   N/A

Maureen R. Goldfarb

(age 64)

  Trustee   January 2009   2022   133   Private investor   N/A

Peter D. Jones

(age 64)

  Trustee   January 2019   2020   133   Franklin Templeton Distributors, Inc. (investment management), President (until 2015); Franklin Templeton Institutional, LLC (investment management), Chairman (until 2015)   N/A

James W. Kilman, Jr.

(age 58)

  Trustee   January 2019   2021   133   Burford Capital Limited (finance and investment management), Chief Financial Officer (since 2019); KielStrand Capital LLC (family office), Chief Executive Officer (since 2016); Morgan Stanley & Co. (financial services), Vice Chairman of Investment Banking, Co-Head of Diversified Financials Coverage – Financial Institutions Investment Banking Group (until 2016)   Alpha-En Corporation, Director (2016 until 2019)

 

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Name, Age

 

Position(s)
Held

with Fund

 

Trustee/
Officer

Since (h)

 

Term

Expiring

 

Number
of MFS
Funds
overseen
by the
Trustee

 

Principal
Occupations
During
the Past
Five Years

 

Other

Directorships
During
the Past
Five Years  (j)

Clarence Otis, Jr.

(age 63)

  Trustee   March 2017   2021   133   Darden Restaurants, Inc., Chief Executive Officer (until 2014)   VF Corporation, Director; Verizon Communications, Inc., Director; The Travelers Companies, Director; Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, Director (until 2015)

Maryanne L. Roepke

(age 63)

  Trustee   May 2014       2022   133   American Century Investments (investment management), Senior Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer (until 2014)   N/A

Laurie J. Thomsen

(age 62)

  Trustee   March 2005   2020   133   Private investor   The Travelers Companies, Director; Dycom Industries, Inc., Director (since 2015)

 

Name, Age

 

Position(s)
Held

with Fund

 

Trustee/Officer

Since (h)

 

Term

Expiring

 

Number of
MFS Funds
for which
the Person is
an Officer

 

Principal
Occupations During

the Past Five Years

OFFICERS

Christopher R. Bohane (k)

(age 45)

  Assistant Secretary and Assistant Clerk   July 2005   N/A   133   Massachusetts Financial Services Company, Vice President and Assistant General Counsel

Kino Clark (k)

(age 51)

 

Assistant

Treasurer

  January 2012   N/A   133   Massachusetts Financial Services Company, Vice President

John W. Clark, Jr. (k)

(age 52)

  Assistant Treasurer   April 2017   N/A   133   Massachusetts Financial Services Company, Vice President (since March 2017); Deutsche Bank (financial services), Department Head – Treasurer’s Office (until February 2017)

 

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Name, Age

 

Position(s)
Held

with Fund

 

Trustee/Officer

Since (h)

 

Term

Expiring

 

Number of
MFS Funds
for which
the Person is
an Officer

 

Principal
Occupations During

the Past Five Years

Thomas H. Connors (k)

(age 60)

 

Assistant

Secretary and Assistant Clerk

  September 2012   N/A   133   Massachusetts Financial Services Company, Vice President and Senior Counsel

David L. DiLorenzo (k)

(age 51)

  President   July 2005   N/A   133   Massachusetts Financial Services Company, Senior Vice President

Heidi W. Hardin (k)

(age 52)

  Secretary and Clerk   April 2017   N/A   133   Massachusetts Financial Services Company, Executive Vice President and General Counsel (since March 2017); Harris Associates (investment management), General Counsel (from September 2015 to January 2017); Janus Capital Management LLC (investment management), Senior Vice President and General Counsel (until September 2015)

Brian E. Langenfeld (k)

(age 46)

  Assistant Secretary and Assistant Clerk   June 2006   N/A   133   Massachusetts Financial Services Company, Vice President and Senior Counsel

Amanda S. Mooradian (k)

(age 40)

  Assistant Secretary and Assistant Clerk   September 2018   N/A   133   Massachusetts Financial Services Company, Assistant Vice President and Counsel

Susan A. Pereira (k)

(age 49)

  Assistant Secretary and Assistant Clerk   July 2005   N/A   133   Massachusetts Financial Services Company, Vice President and Assistant General Counsel

Kasey L. Phillips (k)

(age 49)

  Assistant Treasurer   September 2012   N/A   133   Massachusetts Financial Services Company, Vice President

Matthew A. Stowe (k)

(age 45)

  Assistant Secretary and Assistant Clerk   October 2014   N/A   133   Massachusetts Financial Services Company, Vice President and Assistant General Counsel

 

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Name, Age

 

Position(s)
Held

with Fund

 

Trustee/Officer

Since (h)

 

Term

Expiring

 

Number of
MFS Funds
for which
the Person is
an Officer

 

Principal
Occupations During

the Past Five Years

Martin J. Wolin (k)

(age 52)

  Chief Compliance Officer   July 2015   N/A   133   Massachusetts Financial Services Company, Senior Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer (since July 2015); Mercer (financial service provider), Chief Risk and Compliance Officer, North America and Latin America (until June 2015)

James O. Yost (k)

(age 58)

  Treasurer   September 1990   N/A   133   Massachusetts Financial Services Company, Senior Vice President

 

(h)

Date first appointed to serve as Trustee/officer of an MFS Fund. Each Trustee has served continuously since appointment unless indicated otherwise. For the period from December 15, 2004 until February 22, 2005, Mr. Manning served as Advisory Trustee. From January 2012 through December 2016, Messrs. DiLorenzo and Yost served as Treasurer and Deputy Treasurer of the Funds, respectively.

(j)

Directorships or trusteeships of companies required to report to the Securities and Exchange Commission (i.e., “public companies”).

(k)

“Interested person” of the Trust within the meaning of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (referred to as the 1940 Act), which is the principal federal law governing investment companies like the fund, as a result of a position with MFS. The address of MFS is 111 Huntington Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts 02199-7618.

The Trust holds annual shareholder meetings for the purpose of electing Trustees, and Trustees are elected for fixed terms. Two Trustees, each holding a term of one year, are elected annually by holders of the Trust’s preferred shares. The remaining Trustees are currently divided into three classes, each having a term of three years which term expires on the date of the third annual meeting following the election to office of the Trustee’s class. Each year the term of one class expires. Each Trustee and officer will serve until next elected or his or her earlier death, resignation, retirement or removal. Under the terms of the Board’s retirement policy, an Independent Trustee shall retire at the end of the calendar year in which he or she reaches the earlier of 75 years of age or 15 years of service on the Board (or, in the case of any Independent Trustee who joined the Board prior to 2015, 20 years of service on the Board).

Messrs. Buller, Kilman and Otis and Ms. Roepke are members of the Trust’s Audit Committee.

 

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Each of the Interested Trustees and certain Officers hold comparable officer positions with certain affiliates of MFS.

 

 

Investment Adviser   Custodian
Massachusetts Financial Services Company   State Street Bank and Trust Company
111 Huntington Avenue   1 Lincoln Street
Boston, MA 02199-7618   Boston, MA 02111-2900
Portfolio Manager(s)   Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Michael Dawson   Ernst & Young LLP
Geoffrey Schechter   200 Clarendon Street
  Boston, MA 02116

 

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BOARD REVIEW OF INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT

The Investment Company Act of 1940 requires that both the full Board of Trustees and a majority of the non-interested (“independent”) Trustees, voting separately, annually approve the continuation of the Fund’s investment advisory agreement with MFS. The Trustees consider matters bearing on the Fund and its advisory arrangements at their meetings throughout the year, including a review of performance data at each regular meeting. In addition, the independent Trustees met several times over the course of three months beginning in May and ending in July, 2019 (“contract review meetings”) for the specific purpose of considering whether to approve the continuation of the investment advisory agreement for the Fund and the other investment companies that the Board oversees (the “MFS Funds”). The independent Trustees were assisted in their evaluation of the Fund’s investment advisory agreement by independent legal counsel, from whom they received separate legal advice and with whom they met separately from MFS during various contract review meetings. The independent Trustees were also assisted in this process by the MFS Funds’ Independent Senior Officer, a senior officer appointed by and reporting to the independent Trustees.

In connection with their deliberations regarding the continuation of the investment advisory agreement, the Trustees, including the independent Trustees, considered such information and factors as they believed, in light of the legal advice furnished to them and their own business judgment, to be relevant. The investment advisory agreement for the Fund was considered separately, although the Trustees also took into account the common interests of all MFS Funds in their review. As described below, the Trustees considered the nature, quality, and extent of the various investment advisory, administrative, and shareholder services performed by MFS under the existing investment advisory agreement and other arrangements with the Fund.

In connection with their contract review meetings, the Trustees received and relied upon materials that included, among other items: (i) information provided by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent third party, on the investment performance (based on net asset value) of the Fund for various time periods ended December 31, 2018 and the investment performance (based on net asset value) of a group of funds with substantially similar investment classifications/ objectives (the “Broadridge performance universe”), (ii) information provided by Broadridge on the Fund’s advisory fees and other expenses and the advisory fees and other expenses of comparable funds identified by Broadridge as well as all other funds in the same investment classification/category (the “Broadridge expense group and universe”), (iii) information provided by MFS on the advisory fees of portfolios of other clients of MFS, including institutional separate accounts and other clients, (iv) information as to whether and to what extent applicable expense waivers, reimbursements or fee “breakpoints” are observed for the Fund, (v) information regarding MFS’ financial results and financial condition, including MFS’ and certain of its affiliates’ estimated profitability from services performed for the Fund and the MFS Funds as a whole, and compared to MFS’ institutional business, (vi) MFS’ views regarding the outlook for the mutual fund industry and the strategic business plans of MFS, (vii) descriptions of various functions performed by MFS for the Funds, such as compliance monitoring and portfolio trading practices, and (viii) information regarding the overall organization of

 

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MFS, including information about MFS’ senior management and other personnel providing investment advisory, administrative and other services to the Fund and the other MFS Funds. The comparative performance, fee and expense information prepared and provided by Broadridge was not independently verified and the independent Trustees did not independently verify any information provided to them by MFS.

The Trustees’ conclusion as to the continuation of the investment advisory agreement was based on a comprehensive consideration of all information provided to the Trustees and not the result of any single factor. Some of the factors that figured particularly in the Trustees’ deliberations are described below, although individual Trustees may have evaluated the information presented differently from one another, giving different weights to various factors. It is also important to recognize that the fee arrangements for the Fund and other MFS Funds are the result of years of review and discussion between the independent Trustees and MFS, that certain aspects of such arrangements may receive greater scrutiny in some years than in others, and that the Trustees’ conclusions may be based, in part, on their consideration of these same arrangements during the course of the year and in prior years.

Based on information provided by Broadridge and MFS, the Trustees reviewed the Fund’s total return investment performance as well as the Broadridge performance universe over various time periods. The Trustees placed particular emphasis on the total return performance of the Fund’s common shares in comparison to the performance of funds in its Broadridge performance universe over the five-year period ended December 31, 2018, which the Trustees believed was a long enough period to reflect differing market conditions. The total return performance of the Fund’s common shares ranked 24th out of a total of 60 funds in the Broadridge performance universe for this five-year period (a ranking of first place out of the total number of funds in the performance universe indicating the best performer and a ranking of last place out of the total number of funds in the performance universe indicating the worst performer). The total return performance of the Fund’s common shares ranked 6th out of a total of 60 funds for the one-year period and 14th out of a total of 60 funds for the three-year period ended December 31, 2018. Given the size of the Broadridge performance universe and information previously provided by MFS regarding differences between the Fund and other funds in its Broadridge performance universe, the Trustees also reviewed the Fund’s performance in comparison to the Bloomberg Barclays Municipal Bond Index. The Fund outperformed the Barclays Municipal Bond Index for each of the one-, three-, and five-year periods ended December 31, 2018 (one-year: 1.6% total return for the Fund versus 1.3% total return for the benchmark; three-year: 3.5% total return for the Fund versus 2.3% total return for the benchmark; five-year: 6.7% total return for the Fund versus 3.8% total return for the benchmark). Because of the passage of time, these performance results may differ from the performance results for more recent periods, including those shown elsewhere in this report.

In the course of their deliberations, the Trustees took into account information provided by MFS in connection with the contract review meetings, as well as during investment review meetings conducted with portfolio management personnel during the course of the year regarding the Fund’s performance. After reviewing these and

 

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related factors, the Trustees concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions regarding the investment advisory agreement, that they were satisfied with MFS’ responses and efforts relating to investment performance.

In assessing the reasonableness of the Fund’s advisory fee, the Trustees considered, among other information, the Fund’s advisory fee and the total expense ratio of the Fund’s common shares as a percentage of average daily net assets (including the value of preferred shares) and the advisory fee and total expense ratios of the Broadridge expense group based on information provided by Broadridge. The Trustees considered that MFS has agreed in writing to reduce its advisory fee, and that MFS currently observes an expense limitation for the Fund, each of which may not be changed without the Trustees’ approval. The Trustees also considered that, according to the data provided by Broadridge (which takes into account any fee reductions or expense limitations that were in effect during the Fund’s last fiscal year), the Fund’s effective advisory fee rate was approximately at the Broadridge expense group median and the Fund’s total expense ratio was higher than the Broadridge expense group median.

The Trustees also considered the advisory fees charged by MFS to any institutional separate accounts advised by MFS (“separate accounts”) and unaffiliated investment companies for which MFS serves as subadviser (“subadvised funds”) that have comparable investment strategies to the Fund, if any. In comparing these fees, the Trustees considered information provided by MFS as to the generally broader scope of services provided by MFS to the Fund, as well as the more extensive regulatory burdens imposed on MFS in managing the Fund, in comparison to separate accounts and subadvised funds.

The Trustees considered that, as a closed-end fund, the Fund is unlikely to experience meaningful asset growth. As a result, the Trustees did not view the potential for realization of economies of scale as the Fund’s assets grow to be a material factor in their deliberations. The Trustees noted that they would consider economies of scale in the future in the event the Fund experiences significant asset growth, such as through a material increase in the market value of the Fund’s portfolio securities.

The Trustees also considered information prepared by MFS relating to MFS’ costs and profits with respect to the Fund, the MFS Funds considered as a group, and other investment companies and accounts advised by MFS, as well as MFS’ methodologies used to determine and allocate its costs to the MFS Funds, the Fund and other accounts and products for purposes of estimating profitability.

After reviewing these and other factors described herein, the Trustees concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions regarding the investment advisory agreement, that the advisory fees charged to the Fund represent reasonable compensation in light of the services being provided by MFS to the Fund.

In addition, the Trustees considered MFS’ resources and related efforts to continue to retain, attract and motivate capable personnel to serve the Fund. The Trustees also considered current and developing conditions in the financial services industry, including the presence of large and well-capitalized companies which are spending, and appear to be prepared to continue to spend, substantial sums to engage personnel and to provide services to competing investment companies. In this regard, the Trustees also considered the financial resources of MFS and its ultimate parent, Sun Life

 

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Financial Inc. The Trustees also considered the advantages and possible disadvantages to the Fund of having an adviser that also serves other investment companies as well as other accounts.

The Trustees also considered the nature, quality, cost, and extent of administrative services provided to the Fund by MFS under agreements other than the investment advisory agreement. The Trustees also considered the nature, extent and quality of certain other services MFS performs or arranges for on the Fund’s behalf, which may include securities lending programs, directed expense payment programs, class action recovery programs, and MFS’ interaction with third-party service providers, principally custodians and sub-custodians. The Trustees concluded that the various non-advisory services provided by MFS and its affiliates on behalf of the Fund were satisfactory.

The Trustees considered so-called “fall-out benefits” to MFS such as reputational value derived from serving as investment manager to the MFS Funds. The Trustees also considered that, effective January 3, 2018, MFS had discontinued its historic practice of obtaining investment research from portfolio brokerage commissions paid by certain MFS Funds and would thereafter directly pay for or voluntarily reimburse a Fund, if applicable, for the costs of external research acquired through the use of the Fund’s portfolio brokerage commissions.

Based on their evaluation of factors that they deemed to be material, including those factors described above, the Board of Trustees, including the independent Trustees, concluded that the Fund’s investment advisory agreement with MFS should be continued for an additional one-year period, commencing August 1, 2019.

 

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PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND INFORMATION

MFS votes proxies on behalf of the fund pursuant to proxy voting policies and procedures that are available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-225-2606, by visiting mfs.com/proxyvoting, or by visiting the SEC’s Web site at http://www.sec.gov.

Information regarding how the fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30 is available by August 31 of each year without charge by visiting mfs.com/proxyvoting, or by visiting the SEC’s Web site at http://www.sec.gov.

QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO DISCLOSURE

The fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q or as an exhibit to its reports on Form N-PORT (for first and third fiscal quarters ending March 31, 2019 or after). The fund’s Form N-Q or Form N-PORT reports are available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. A shareholder can obtain the portfolio holdings report for the first and third quarters of the fund’s fiscal year at mfs.com/closedendfunds by choosing the fund’s name and then selecting the “Resources” tab and clicking on “Prospectus and Reports”.

FURTHER INFORMATION

From time to time, MFS may post important information about the fund or the MFS funds on the MFS web site (mfs.com). This information is available at https://www.mfs.com/en-us/what-we-do/announcements.html or at mfs.com/closedendfunds by choosing the fund’s name.

Additional information about the fund (e.g. performance, dividends and the fund’s price history) is also available by clicking on the fund’s name under “Closed-End Funds” in the “Products” section of mfs.com.

INFORMATION ABOUT FUND CONTRACTS AND LEGAL CLAIMS

The fund has entered into contractual arrangements with an investment adviser, administrator, transfer agent, and custodian who each provide services to the fund. Unless expressly stated otherwise, shareholders are not parties to, or intended beneficiaries of these contractual arrangements, and these contractual arrangements are not intended to create any shareholder right to enforce them against the service providers or to seek any remedy under them against the service providers, either directly or on behalf of the fund.

Under the Trust’s By-Laws, any claims asserted against or on behalf of the MFS Funds, including claims against Trustees and Officers, must be brought in state and federal courts located within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

FEDERAL TAX INFORMATION (unaudited)

The fund will notify shareholders of amounts for use in preparing 2019 income tax forms in January 2020. The following information is provided pursuant to provisions of the Internal Revenue Code.

Of the dividends paid from net investment income during the fiscal year, 98.46% is designated as exempt interest dividends for federal income tax purposes. If the fund has earned income on private activity bonds, a portion of the dividends paid may be considered a tax preference item for purposes of computing a shareholder’s alternative minimum tax.

 

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FACTS

 

  WHAT DOES MFS DO WITH YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?   LOGO

 

Why?   Financial companies choose how they share your personal information. Federal law gives consumers the right to limit some but not all sharing. Federal law also requires us to tell you how we collect, share, and protect your personal information. Please read this notice carefully to understand what we do.

 

What?  

The types of personal information we collect and share depend on the product or service you have with us. This information can include:

 

 Social Security number and account balances

 Account transactions and transaction history

 Checking account information and wire transfer instructions

 

When you are no longer our customer, we continue to share your information as described in this notice.

 

How?   All financial companies need to share customers’ personal information to run their everyday business. In the section below, we list the reasons financial companies can share their customers’ personal information; the reasons MFS chooses to share; and whether you can limit this sharing.

 

Reasons we can share your
personal information
  Does MFS
share?
  Can you limit
this sharing?

For our everyday business purposes –

such as to process your transactions, maintain your account(s), respond to court orders and legal investigations, or report to credit bureaus

  Yes   No

For our marketing purposes –

to offer our products and services to you

  No   We don’t share

For joint marketing with other

financial companies

  No   We don’t share

For our affiliates’ everyday business purposes –

information about your transactions and experiences

  No   We don’t share

For our affiliates’ everyday business purposes –

information about your creditworthiness

  No   We don’t share
For nonaffiliates to market to you   No   We don’t share

 

   
Questions?   Call 800-225-2606 or go to mfs.com.

 

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Who we are
Who is providing this notice?   MFS Funds, MFS Investment Management, MFS Institutional Advisors, Inc., and MFS Heritage Trust Company.

 

What we do
How does MFS protect my personal information?   To protect your personal information from unauthorized access and use, we use security measures that comply with federal law. These measures include procedural, electronic, and physical safeguards for the protection of the personal information we collect about you.
How does MFS collect my personal information?  

We collect your personal information, for example, when you

 

 open an account or provide account information

 direct us to buy securities or direct us to sell your securities

 make a wire transfer

 

We also collect your personal information from others, such as credit bureaus, affiliates, or other companies.

Why can’t I limit all sharing?  

Federal law gives you the right to limit only

 

 sharing for affiliates’ everyday business purposes – information about your creditworthiness

 affiliates from using your information to market to you

 sharing for nonaffiliates to market to you

 

State laws and individual companies may give you additional rights to limit sharing.

 

Definitions
Affiliates  

Companies related by common ownership or control. They can be financial and nonfinancial companies.

 

 MFS does not share personal information with affiliates, except for everyday business purposes as described on page one of this notice.

Nonaffiliates  

Companies not related by common ownership or control. They can be financial and nonfinancial companies.

 

 MFS does not share with nonaffiliates so they can market to you.

Joint marketing  

A formal agreement between nonaffiliated financial companies that together market financial products or services to you.

 

 MFS doesnt jointly market.

 

 

Other important information
If you own an MFS product or receive an MFS service in the name of a third party such as a bank or broker-dealer, their privacy policy may apply to you instead of ours.

 

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LOGO

 

CONTACT US

TRANSFER AGENT, REGISTRAR, AND

DIVIDEND DISBURSING AGENT

CALL

1-800-637-2304

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern time

WRITE

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ITEM 2.

CODE OF ETHICS.

The Registrant has adopted a Code of Ethics (the “Code”) pursuant to Section 406 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and as defined in Form N-CSR that applies to the Registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial and accounting officer. During the period covered by this report, the Registrant has not amended any provision in the Code that relates to an element of the Code’s definition enumerated in paragraph (b) of Item 2 of this Form N-CSR. During the period covered by this report, the Registrant did not grant a waiver, including an implicit waiver, from any provision of the Code.

A copy of the Code is filed as an exhibit to this Form N-CSR.

 

ITEM 3.

AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT.

Messrs. Steven E. Buller, James Kilman, and Clarence Otis, Jr. and Ms. Maryanne L. Roepke, members of the Audit Committee, have been determined by the Board of Trustees in their reasonable business judgment to meet the definition of “audit committee financial expert” as such term is defined in Form N-CSR. In addition, Messrs. Buller, Kilman, and Otis and Ms. Roepke are “independent” members of the Audit Committee (as such term has been defined by the Securities and Exchange Commission in regulations implementing Section 407 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002). The Securities and Exchange Commission has stated that the designation of a person as an audit committee financial expert pursuant to this Item 3 on the Form N-CSR does not impose on such a person any duties, obligations or liability that are greater than the duties, obligations or liability imposed on such person as a member of the Audit Committee and the Board of Trustees in the absence of such designation or identification.

As of December 31, 2019, Mr. Michael Hegarty retired as Trustee and was no longer a member of the Audit Committee.

 

ITEM 4.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES.

Items 4(a) through 4(d) and 4(g):

The Board of Trustees has appointed Ernst & Young LLP (“E&Y”) to serve as independent accountants to the Registrant (hereinafter the “Registrant” or the “Fund”). The tables below set forth the audit fees billed to the Fund as well as fees for non-audit services provided to the Fund and/or to the Fund’s investment adviser, Massachusetts Financial Services Company (“MFS”), and to various entities either controlling, controlled by, or under common control with MFS that provide ongoing services to the Fund (“MFS Related Entities”).

For the fiscal years ended November 30, 2019 and 2018, audit fees billed to the Fund by E&Y were as follows:

 

     Audit Fees  
     2019      2018  

Fees billed by E&Y:

     

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For the fiscal years ended November 30, 2019 and 2018, fees billed by E&Y for audit-related, tax and other services provided to the Fund and for audit-related, tax and other services provided to MFS and MFS Related Entities were as follows:

 

     Audit-Related  Fees1      Tax Fees2      All Other Fees3  
     2019      2018      2019      2018      2019      2018  

Fees billed by E&Y:

                 

To MFS Investment Grade Municipal Trust

     11,875        11,608        10,562        10,324        1,026        1,035  
     Audit-Related Fees1      Tax Fees2      All Other Fees3  
     2019      2018      2019      2018      2019      2018  

Fees billed by E&Y:

                 

To MFS and MFS Related Entities of MFS Investment Grade Municipal Trust*

     1,679,277        1,728,076        0        0        34,950        103,950  

 

     Aggregate Fees for Non-audit
Services
 
     2019      2018  

Fees Billed by E&Y:

     

To MFS Investment Grade Municipal Trust, MFS and MFS Related Entities#

     1,880,690        2,134,893  

 

*  

This amount reflects the fees billed to MFS and MFS Related Entities for non-audit services relating directly to the operations and financial reporting of the Fund (portions of which services also related to the operations and financial reporting of other funds within the MFS Funds complex).

#

This amount reflects the aggregate fees billed by E&Y for non-audit services rendered to the Fund and for non-audit services rendered to MFS and the MFS Related Entities.

1 

The fees included under “Audit-Related Fees” are fees related to assurance and related services that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit or review of financial statements, but not reported under “Audit Fees,” including accounting consultations, agreed-upon procedure reports, attestation reports, comfort letters and internal control reviews.

2 

The fees included under “Tax Fees” are fees associated with tax compliance, tax advice and tax planning, including services relating to the filing or amendment of federal, state or local income tax returns, regulated investment company qualification reviews and tax distribution and analysis.

3 

The fees included under “All Other Fees” are fees for products and services provided by E&Y other than those reported under “Audit Fees,” “Audit-Related Fees” and “Tax Fees,” including fees for services related to review of internal controls and review of Rule 38a-1 compliance program.

Item 4(e)(1):

Set forth below are the policies and procedures established by the Audit Committee of the Board of Trustees relating to the pre-approval of audit and non-audit related services:

To the extent required by applicable law, pre-approval by the Audit Committee of the Board is needed for all audit and permissible non-audit services rendered to the Fund and all permissible non-audit services rendered to MFS or MFS Related Entities if the services relate directly to the operations and financial reporting of the Registrant. Pre-approval is currently on an engagement-by-engagement basis. In the event pre-approval of such services is necessary between regular meetings of the Audit Committee and it is not practical to wait to seek pre-approval at the next regular meeting of the Audit Committee, pre-approval of such services may be referred to the Chair of the Audit Committee for approval; provided that the Chair may not pre-approve any individual engagement for such


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services exceeding $50,000 or multiple engagements for such services in the aggregate exceeding $100,000 between such regular meetings of the Audit Committee. Any engagement pre-approved by the Chair between regular meetings of the Audit Committee shall be presented for ratification by the entire Audit Committee at its next regularly scheduled meeting.

Item 4(e)(2):

None, or 0%, of the services relating to the Audit-Related Fees, Tax Fees and All Other Fees paid by the Fund and MFS and MFS Related Entities relating directly to the operations and financial reporting of the Registrant disclosed above were approved by the audit committee pursuant to paragraphs (c)(7)(i)(C) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X (which permits audit committee approval after the start of the engagement with respect to services other than audit, review or attest services, if certain conditions are satisfied).

Item 4(f):

Not applicable.

Item 4(h):

The Registrant’s Audit Committee has considered whether the provision by a Registrant’s independent registered public accounting firm of non-audit services to MFS and MFS Related Entities that were not pre-approved by the Committee (because such services were provided prior to the effectiveness of SEC rules requiring pre-approval or because such services did not relate directly to the operations and financial reporting of the Registrant) was compatible with maintaining the independence of the independent registered public accounting firm as the Registrant’s principal auditors.

 

ITEM 5.

AUDIT COMMITTEE OF LISTED REGISTRANTS.

The Registrant has an Audit Committee established in accordance with Section 3(a)(58)(A) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The members of the Audit Committee are Messrs. Steven E. Buller, James Kilman and Clarence Otis, Jr. and Ms. Maryanne L. Roepke.

As of December 31, 2019, Mr. Michael Hegarty retired as Trustee and was no longer a member of the Audit Committee.

 

ITEM 6.

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

A schedule of investments of the Registrant is included as part of the report to shareholders of the Registrant under Item 1 of this Form N-CSR.

 

ITEM 7.

DISCLOSURE OF PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.

A copy of the proxy voting policies and procedures are attached hereto as EX-99.PROXYPOL.


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ITEM 8.

PORTFOLIO MANAGERS OF CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.

Portfolio Manager(s)

Information regarding the portfolio manager(s) of the MFS Investment Grade Municipal Trust (the “Fund”) is set forth below. Each portfolio manager is primarily responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund.

 

Portfolio Manager

  

Primary Role

  

Since

  

Title and Five Year History

Michael Dawson    Portfolio Manager            2007    Investment Officer of MFS; employed in the investment area of MFS since 1998.
Geoffrey Schechter    Portfolio Manager    2007    Investment Officer of MFS; employed in the investment management area of MFS since 1993.

Compensation

MFS’ philosophy is to align portfolio manager compensation with the goal to provide shareholders with long-term value through a collaborative investment process. Therefore, MFS uses long-term investment performance as well as contribution to the overall investment process and collaborative culture as key factors in determining portfolio manager compensation. In addition, MFS seeks to maintain total compensation programs that are competitive in the asset management industry in each geographic market where it has employees. MFS uses competitive compensation data to ensure that compensation practices are aligned with its goals of attracting, retaining, and motivating the highest-quality professionals.

MFS reviews portfolio manager compensation annually. In determining portfolio manager compensation, MFS uses quantitative means and qualitative means to help ensure a sustainable investment process. As of December 31, 2018, portfolio manager total cash compensation is a combination of base salary and performance bonus:

Base Salary – Base salary generally represents a smaller percentage of portfolio manager total cash compensation than performance bonus.

Performance Bonus – Generally, the performance bonus represents more than a majority of portfolio manager total cash compensation.

The performance bonus is based on a combination of quantitative and qualitative factors, generally with more weight given to the former and less weight given to the latter.

The quantitative portion is primarily based on the pre-tax performance of accounts managed by the portfolio manager over a range of fixed-length time periods, intended to provide the ability to assess performance over time periods consistent with a full market cycle and a strategy’s investment horizon. The fixed-length time periods include the portfolio manager’s full tenure on each fund and, when available, ten-, five-, and three-year periods. For portfolio managers who have served for less than three years, shorter-term periods, including the one-year period, will also be considered, as will performance in previous roles, if any, held at the firm. Emphasis is generally placed on longer performance periods when multiple performance periods are available. Performance is


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evaluated across the full set of strategies and portfolios managed by a given portfolio manager, relative to appropriate peer group universes and/or representative indices (“benchmarks”). As of December 31, 2018, the following benchmarks were used to measure the following portfolio manager’s performance for the Fund:

 

Fund

  

Portfolio Manager

  

Benchmark(s)

MFS Investment Grade Municipal Trust

   Michael Dawson    Bloomberg Barclays Municipal Bond Index
   Geoffrey Schechter    Bloomberg Barclays Municipal Bond Index

Benchmarks may include versions and components of indices, custom indices, and linked indices that combine performance of different indices for different portions of the time period, where appropriate.

The qualitative portion is based on the results of an annual internal peer review process (where portfolio managers are evaluated by other portfolio managers, analysts, and traders) and management’s assessment of overall portfolio manager contribution to the MFS investment process and the client experience (distinct from fund and other account performance).

The performance bonus is generally a combination of cash and a deferred cash award. A deferred cash award is issued for a cash value and becomes payable over a three-year vesting period if the portfolio manager remains in the continuous employ of MFS or its affiliates. During the vesting period, the value of the unfunded deferred cash award will fluctuate as though the portfolio manager had invested the cash value of the award in an MFS Fund(s) selected by the portfolio manager.

MFS Equity Plan – Portfolio managers also typically benefit from the opportunity to participate in the MFS Equity Plan. Equity interests are awarded by management, on a discretionary basis, taking into account tenure at MFS, contribution to the investment process, and other factors.

Finally, portfolio managers also participate in benefit plans (including a defined contribution plan and health and other insurance plans) and programs available generally to other employees of MFS. The percentage such benefits represent of any portfolio manager’s compensation depends upon the length of the individual’s tenure at MFS and salary level, as well as other factors.


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Ownership of Fund Shares

The following table shows the dollar range of equity securities of the Fund beneficially owned by the Fund’s portfolio manager(s) as of the Fund’s fiscal year ended November 30, 2019. The following dollar ranges apply:

N. None

A. $1 – $10,000

B. $10,001 – $50,000

C. $50,001 – $100,000

D. $100,001 – $500,000

E. $500,001 – $1,000,000

F. Over $1,000,000

 

Name of Portfolio Manager

  

Dollar Range of Equity Securities in Fund

Michael Dawson

   N

Geoffrey Schechter

   N

Other Accounts

In addition to the Fund, each portfolio manager of the Fund is named as a portfolio manager of certain other accounts managed or sub-advised by MFS or an affiliate. The number and assets of these accounts were as follows as of the Fund’s fiscal year ended November 30, 2019:

 

     Registered Investment Companies*      Other Pooled Investment
Vehicles
     Other Accounts  

Name

   Number of
Accounts
     Total Assets      Number of
Accounts
     Total Assets      Number of
Accounts
     Total Assets  

Michael Dawson

     15      $ 3.3 billion        0        N/A        0        N/A  

Geoffrey Schechter

     14      $ 23.2 billion        4      $ 726.5 million        1      $ 247.9 million  

 

*

Includes the Fund.

Advisory fees are not based upon performance of any of the accounts identified in the table above.

Potential Conflicts of Interest

MFS seeks to identify potential conflicts of interest resulting from a portfolio manager’s management of both the Fund and other accounts, and has adopted policies and procedures designed to address such potential conflicts.

The management of multiple funds and accounts (including proprietary accounts) gives rise to conflicts of interest if the funds and accounts have different objectives and strategies, benchmarks, time horizons and fees as a portfolio manager must allocate his or her time and investment ideas across multiple funds and accounts. In certain instances, there are securities which are suitable for the Fund’s portfolio as well as for accounts of MFS or its subsidiaries with similar investment objectives. MFS’ trade allocation policies may give rise to conflicts of interest if the Fund’s orders do not get fully executed or are delayed in getting executed due to being aggregated with those of other accounts of MFS or its subsidiaries. A portfolio manager may execute transactions for another fund or account that may adversely affect the value of the Fund’s investments. Investments selected for funds or accounts other than the Fund may outperform investments selected for the Fund.


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When two or more clients are simultaneously engaged in the purchase or sale of the same security, the securities are allocated among clients in a manner believed by MFS to be fair and equitable to each. Allocations may be based on many factors and may not always be pro rata based on assets managed. The allocation methodology could have a detrimental effect on the price or volume of the security as far as the Fund is concerned.

MFS and/or a portfolio manager may have a financial incentive to allocate favorable or limited opportunity investments or structure the timing of investments to favor accounts other than the Fund, for instance, those that pay a higher advisory fee and/or have a performance adjustment and/or include an investment by the portfolio manager.

 

ITEM 9.

PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS.

MFS Investment Grade Municipal Trust

 

Period

   (a) Total number
of Shares
Purchased
     (b)
Average
Price
Paid per
Share
     (c) Total
Number of
Shares
Purchased as
Part of Publicly
Announced
Plans or
Programs
     (d) Maximum
Number (or
Approximate
Dollar Value) of
Shares that May
Yet Be Purchased
under the Plans
or Programs
 

12/01/18-12/31/18

     0        N/A        0        911,024  

1/01/19-1/31/19

     0        N/A        0        911,024  

2/01/19-2/28/19

     0        N/A        0        911,024  

3/01/19-3/31/19

     0        N/A        0        911,024  

4/01/19-4/30/19

     0        N/A        0        911,024  

5/01/19-5/31/19

     0        N/A        0        911,024  

6/01/19-6/30/19

     0        N/A        0        911,024  

7/01/19-7/31/19

     0        N/A        0        911,024  

8/01/19-8/31/19

     0        N/A        0        911,024  

9/01/19-9/30/19

     0        N/A        0        911,024  

10/1/19-10/31/19

     0        N/A        0        911,024  

11/1/19-11/30/19

     0        N/A        0        911,024  
  

 

 

       

 

 

    

Total

     0           0     
  

 

 

       

 

 

    

Note: The Board approved procedures to repurchase shares and reviews the results periodically. The notification to shareholders of the program is part of the semi-annual and annual reports sent to shareholders. These annual programs begin on October 1st of each year. The programs conform to the conditions of Rule 10b-18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and limit the aggregate number of shares that may be purchased in each annual period (October 1 through the following September 30) to 10% of the Registrant’s outstanding shares as of the first day of the plan year (October 1). The aggregate number of shares available for purchase for the October 1, 2019 plan year is 911,024.


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ITEM 10.

SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.

There were no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may send recommendations to the Board for nominees to the Registrant’s Board since the Registrant last provided disclosure as to such procedures in response to the requirements of Item 407 (c)(2)(iv) of Regulation S-K or this Item.

 

ITEM 11.

CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.

 

(a)

Based upon their evaluation of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “Act”)) as conducted within 90 days of the filing date of this Form N-CSR, the registrant’s principal financial officer and principal executive officer have concluded that those disclosure controls and procedures provide reasonable assurance that the material information required to be disclosed by the registrant on this report is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms.

 

(b)

There were no changes in the registrant’s internal controls over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Act) that occurred during the period covered by the report that has materially affected, or is 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.

During the fiscal year ended November 30, 2019, there were no fees or income related to securities lending activities of the Registrant.


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ITEM 13.

EXHIBITS.

 

(a)    (1)

Any code of ethics, or amendment thereto, that is the subject of the disclosure required by Item 2, to the extent that the registrant intends to satisfy the Item 2 requirements through filing of an exhibit: Attached hereto as EX-99.COE.

 

  (2)

A separate certification for each principal executive officer and principal financial officer of the registrant as required by Rule 30a-2(a) under the Act (17 CFR 270.30a-2): Attached hereto as EX-99.302CERT.

 

  (3)

Any written solicitation to purchase securities under Rule 23c-1 under the Act (17 CFR 270.23c-1) sent or given during the period covered by the report by or on behalf of the registrant to 10 or more persons. Not applicable.

 

  (4)

Change in the registrant’s independent public accountant. Not applicable.

 

(b)

If the report is filed under Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, provide the certifications required by Rule 30a-2(b) under the Act (17 CFR 270.30a-2(b)), Rule 13a-14(b) or Rule 15d-14(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13a-14(b) or 240.15d-14(b)) and Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code (18 U.S.C. 1350) as an exhibit. A certification furnished pursuant to this paragraph will not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act (15 U.S.C. 78r), or otherwise subject to the liability of that section. Such certification will not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except to the extent that the registrant specifically incorporates it by reference. Attached hereto as EX-99.906CERT.

 

(c)

Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures pursuant to Item 7 of Form N-CSR. Attached hereto as EX-99.PROXYPOL.


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Notice

A copy of the Agreement and Declaration of Trust, as amended, of the Registrant is on file with the Secretary of State of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and notice is hereby given that this instrument is executed on behalf of the Registrant by an officer of the Registrant as an officer and not individually and the obligations of or arising out of this instrument are not binding upon any of the Trustees or shareholders individually, but are binding only upon the assets and property of the respective constituent series of the Registrant.


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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.

Registrant: MFS INVESTMENT GRADE MUNICIPAL TRUST

 

By (Signature and Title)*    DAVID L. DILORENZO
  David L. DiLorenzo, President

Date: January 15, 2020

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.

 

By (Signature and Title)*    DAVID L. DILORENZO
 

David L. DiLorenzo, President

(Principal Executive Officer)

Date: January 15, 2020

 

By (Signature and Title)*    JAMES O. YOST
 

James O. Yost, Treasurer (Principal Financial Officer

and Accounting Officer)

Date: January 15, 2020

 

*

Print name and title of each signing officer under his or her signature.