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: 811-08231
SPIRIT OF AMERICA INVESTMENT FUND, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
477 Jericho Turnpike
P.O. Box 9006
Syosset, NY 11791-9006
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Mr. David Lerner
David Lerner Associates
477 Jericho Turnpike
P.O. Box 9006
Syosset, NY 11791-9006
(Name and address of agent for service)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 1-516-390-5565
Date of fiscal year end: December 31
Date of reporting period: December 31, 2017
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Item 1. | Reports to Stockholders. |
ANNUAL REPORT
DECEMBER 31, 2017
Spirit of America Real Estate Income and Growth Fund
Spirit of America Large Cap Value Fund
Spirit of America Municipal Tax Free Bond Fund
Spirit of America Income Fund
Spirit of America Income and Opportunity Fund
SPIRIT OF AMERICA REAL ESTATE INCOME AND GROWTH FUND
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION (UNAUDITED)
Dear Shareholder,
We are happy to have this opportunity to share with you, our shareholders, the Annual Report for the Spirit of America Real Estate Income and Growth Fund. This includes a review of our performance in 2017, in addition to a discussion of the economy, and our thoughts on the securities markets.
At Spirit of America Investment Funds, our team takes a comprehensive approach to investing. We analyze economic trends, and evaluate industries that could benefit from those trends. Based upon this analysis, we select investments we believe are positioned to provide the best potential returns. Our portfolio managers utilize their extensive backgrounds in their respective fields to carefully scrutinize each security in the portfolio on an ongoing basis.
The Spirit of America Real Estate Income and Growth Fund’s investment philosophy continues to be to seek enduring value in the physical structures of America by investing in real estate companies which own office buildings, shopping malls, hotels, apartments, and other income producing assets. Our goal is to maximize total return to shareholders by benefitting from the income generated through the rental of these properties, while also participating in potential long term appreciation of asset values.
We thank you for your support, and look forward to your future investment in the Spirit of America Real Estate Income and Growth Fund.
Sincerely,
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David Lerner | Doug Revello | |||||
President | Portfolio Manager | |||||
Spirit of America Investment Fund, Inc. |
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SPIRIT OF AMERICA REAL ESTATE INCOME AND GROWTH FUND
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION (UNAUDITED) (CONT.)
Economic Summary
At the end of December, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis released its final revision of the third quarter 2017 gross domestic product (GDP) slightly decreasing the estimate to an annual growth rate to 3.2%, from the previous 3.3% reading. It was the quickest pace since the first quarter of 2015 and was a pickup from the second quarter’s 3.1% rate and the first quarter’s 1.2% rate. It also marked the first time since 2014 that the economy experienced growth of 3% or more for two straight quarters. Growth in the third quarter was powered by robust business spending, and is poised for what could be a modest lift next year from tax reform.
The December data released from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed nonfarm payrolls rose by 148,000, well below the expectations of 190,000. This growth was well below the November pace of 252,000, and the 211,000 added in October. An unexpected loss of 20,000 retail positions despite the holiday shopping season, was a significant detractor of the December jobs report. Despite the underwhelming report, December was the 87th straight month in which employers hired more people than they fired, extending the longest stretch of job growth on record. The unemployment rate held at 4.1%, and average hourly earnings rose modestly to the same 2.5% annualized gain as in November.
At the December meeting of the policymaking Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), Fed officials voted to increase its benchmark interest rate a quarter of a point to a range of 1.25% to 1.50%. This was the Fed’s third rate hike in 2017. The minutes revealed that members increased their expectations for 2018 GDP growth from 2.1% to 2.5%. This boosted projection was largely triggered by prospective changes in federal tax policy. Discussions also included other economic observations noting significant improvements in payrolls as the unemployment rate dipped to 4.1%, improvements in the stock market, and that industrial production “increased briskly.” However, the Fed has consistently missed its 2% target for price rise, and members discussed at length the reasons why the reading has remained low. Collectively, they see inflation likely to meet the target over the medium term.
Market Commentary
In 2017, the FTSE NAREIT All REITs Index delivered a total return of 9.27% thanks in part to a 2.37% gain in the 4th quarter. The S&P 500’s total return was 21.83% for the year. The leading Real Estate Investment Trust (“REIT”) industry was the Infrastructure sector, led by the cell phone tower REITS delivering a total return of 35.38% in 2017. Data Center’s delivered a 28.43% return followed by Manufactured Homes with a 21.93% return. Industrial REITs ended with 20.58% return, while Single-Family Home REITs came in with a 17.49% return. Specialty REITs ended 2017 with a 13.22% return.
Fund Summary
The Spirit of America Real Estate Income and Growth Fund, SOAAX (the “Fund”), aims to provide high total return through a combination of capital appreciation and dividend income.
As of December 31, 2017 the Fund was invested over 94% in REITs. A REIT is a company that owns or finances income-producing real estate. REITs provide investors regular income streams, diversification and long-term capital appreciation. REITs typically pay out all of their taxable income as dividends to shareholders. REITs are tied to almost all aspects of the economy, including apartments, hospitals, hotels, industrial facilities, infrastructure, nursing homes, offices, shopping malls, storage centers, and student housing.
Return Summary
The Fund had a total one year return of 8.44% (no load, gross of fees). This compares to the 5.06% returned by its benchmark, the MSCI US REIT Index, for the same period. That result does not take the sales charge and expense ratio into account.
The material factors that affected the Fund were market direction and security selection. The Fund’s outperformance was primarily due to the strategic increased focus in the Data Center space while decreasing exposure in the Retail REIT sector. Retail REITS finished 2017 with a -4.77% total return, the Fund was focused on reducing this segment and was able to do so by over 5.00% throughout the year. The Fund was able to take advantage of the Data Center’s 28.43% total return by increasing its overall exposure by over 5.50%. The Fund did not rely on derivatives or leverage strategies.
Including sales charge and expenses, as of December 31, 2017 the Fund’s Class A Shares one year return was 1.16%. The annualized five year return was 6.98%, while the average annual return over the past ten years was 3.95%.
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SPIRIT OF AMERICA REAL ESTATE INCOME AND GROWTH FUND
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION (UNAUDITED) (CONT.)
Summary of Portfolio Holdings (Unaudited)
As of December 31, 2017
Residential (REITs) | 22.31 | % | $ | 23,901,957 | ||||
Specialized (REITs) | 21.68 | % | 23,222,696 | |||||
Office (REITs) | 12.45 | % | 13,340,642 | |||||
Hotel & Resort (REITs) | 11.47 | % | 12,290,442 | |||||
Retail (REITs) | 9.82 | % | 10,517,877 | |||||
Industrial (REITs) | 7.88 | % | 8,436,906 | |||||
Energy | 4.46 | % | 4,773,320 | |||||
Diversified (REITs) | 3.46 | % | 3,710,077 | |||||
Mortgage (REITs) | 3.23 | % | 3,460,694 | |||||
Health Care (REITs) | 2.43 | % | 2,600,660 | |||||
Municipal Bonds | 0.52 | % | 554,403 | |||||
Financials | 0.24 | % | 255,620 | |||||
Utilities | 0.05 | % | 49,640 | |||||
Total Investments | 100.00 | % | $ | 107,114,934 |
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SPIRIT OF AMERICA REAL ESTATE INCOME AND GROWTH FUND
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION (UNAUDITED) (CONT.)
Average Annual Total Returns (Unaudited)
For the periods ended December 31, 2017
1 Year | 5 Year | 10 Year | ||||||||||
Class A Shares – with load | 1.16% | 6.98% | 3.95% | |||||||||
Class A Shares – no load | 6.79% | 8.15% | 4.52% | |||||||||
Class C Shares – with load1 | 5.11% | 7.39% | 3.78% | |||||||||
Class C Shares – no load1 | 6.10% | 7.39% | 3.78% | |||||||||
MSCI US REIT Index2 | 5.06% | 9.34% | 7.44% |
The Fund’s past performance does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance of the Fund may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns, with load, include the 5.25% maximum sales charge for the Class A Shares or the 1.00% maximum deferred sales charge for the Class C Shares.
1 | Class C Shares commenced operations on March 15, 2016. Prior to March 15, 2016, performance is based on the performance of Class A Shares adjusted for the Class C Shares’ 12b-1 fees and contingent deferred sales charge. |
2 | The Morgan Stanley Capital International (“MSCI”) US REIT Index is an unmanaged index. The MSCI US REIT Index is a free float- adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is comprised of equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (“REITs”) that are included in the MSCI US Investable Market 2500 Index, with the exception of specialty equity REITs that do not generate a majority of their revenue and income from real estate rental and leasing operations. The index represents approximately 85% of the US REIT universe. The performance of an index assumes no transaction costs, taxes, management fees or other expenses. A direct investment in an index is not possible. |
Fixed Distribution Policy (Unaudited)
The Board of Directors of the Fund has set a fixed distribution policy of $0.80 per year payable in two payments of $0.40 each at mid-year and year-end.
Shareholders should not draw any conclusions about the Fund’s investment performance from the amount of these distributions. The Fund’s total return based on net asset value is presented in the table above as well as in the Financial Highlights tables.
Growth of $10,000 (Unaudited)
(includes one-time 5.25% maximum sales charge and reinvestment of all distributions)
Past performance does not guarantee future results. The performance data quoted represents past performance and current returns may be lower or higher. The investment return and net asset value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed may be worth more or less than the original cost. To obtain performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call 1-800- 452-4892.
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SPIRIT OF AMERICA LARGE CAP VALUE FUND
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION (UNAUDITED)
Dear Shareholder,
We welcome this opportunity to share with you, our investors, the Annual Report for the Spirit of America Large Cap Value Fund, along with our thoughts on the market and recent events.
At Spirit of America, we take a comprehensive approach to investing. Our portfolio managers use their extensive backgrounds in their respective fields to carefully scrutinize each security in the portfolio on an ongoing basis. We evaluate economic trends, we analyze sectors that could benefit from those trends, and finally, invest in companies that we believe possess strong fundamentals.
We believe that investing in sound companies with attractive valuations will help enhance the long-term returns of the Fund.
The Spirit of America Large Cap Value Fund’s investment philosophy continues to be to focus on the large cap value segment of the U.S. equity market. Among the valuation factors used to evaluate these stocks are companies with lower debt ratios than their peer group and companies that are undervalued vs. the company’s intrinsic worth and future income potential.
We appreciate your continued support and look forward to your future investment in the Spirit of America Large Cap Value Fund.
Sincerely,
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David Lerner | Doug Revello | |||||
President | Portfolio Manager | |||||
Spirit of America Investment Fund, Inc. |
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SPIRIT OF AMERICA LARGE CAP VALUE FUND
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION (UNAUDITED) (CONT.)
Economic Summary
At the end of December, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis released its final revision of the third quarter 2017 gross domestic product (GDP) slightly decreasing the estimate to an annual growth rate to 3.2%, from the previous 3.3% reading. It was the quickest pace since the first quarter of 2015 and was a pickup from the second quarter’s 3.1% rate and the first quarter’s 1.2% rate. It also marked the first time since 2014 that the economy experienced growth of 3% or more for two straight quarters. Growth in the third quarter was powered by robust business spending, and is poised for what could be a modest lift next year from tax reform.
The December data released from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed nonfarm payrolls rose by 148,000, well below the expectations of 190,000. This growth was well below the November pace of 252,000, and the 211,000 added in October. An unexpected loss of 20,000 retail positions despite the holiday shopping season, was a significant detractor of the December jobs report. Despite the underwhelming report, December was the 87th straight month in which employers hired more people than they fired, extending the longest stretch of job growth on record. The unemployment rate held at 4.1%, and average hourly earnings rose modestly to the same 2.5% annualized gain as in November.
At the December meeting of the policymaking Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), Fed officials voted to increase its benchmark interest rate a quarter of a point to a range of 1.25% to 1.50%. This was the Fed’s third rate hike in 2017. The minutes revealed that members increased their expectations for 2018 GDP growth from 2.1% to 2.5%. This boosted projection was largely triggered by prospective changes in federal tax policy. Discussions also included other economic observations noting significant improvements in payrolls as the unemployment rate dipped to 4.1%, improvements in the stock market, and that industrial production “increased briskly.” However, the Fed has consistently missed its 2% target for price rise, and members discussed at length the reasons why the reading has remained low. Collectively, they see inflation likely to meet the target over the medium term.
Market Commentary
U.S. stocks followed their strong 2016 performance with another resounding year. The S&P 500 posted positive returns for all 12 months of the 2017 calendar year for the first time in the history of the index. Overall the S&P 500 returned 21.83% closing the year just below the 2,700 mark. The Dow Jones Industrial Average returned 28.11% closing just below the 25,000 mark. Both near record highs.
This boom was a result of resurgent economic growth and blockbuster corporate profits. The biggest catalyst was likely the sweeping tax cuts which over time will save corporate America billions, and encourage companies to return foreign profits held overseas.
Fund Summary
The Spirit of America Large Cap Value Fund, (SOAVX) (the “Fund”) seeks to provide capital appreciation with a secondary objective of current income. The emphasis of the Fund is focused on investing in a diversified portfolio. We are invested in all 11 sectors on the S&P 500 Index.
The Fund does not make decisions based on complicated algorithms. We are not a hedge fund. At Spirit of America, technology works for us; we do not work for technology. We do not receive buy signals from a computer generated model. We invest the old fashioned way – utilizing hard work, intensive research, and intuitive decisions. Our decisions are based on the experience of our dedicated team of professionals.
Return Summary
The Fund had a total return of 22.10% (no load, gross of fees) in 2017. This compares to its benchmark, the S&P 500 Index, which was up 21.83% for the year 2017.
The material factors that affected the Fund’s slight outperformance of its benchmark, the S&P 500, were market direction and security selection. The top performing sector of the year was information technology which was up 36.91%. The Fund had a higher weighting in information technology than the benchmark. Telecommunication Services and the Energy sectors were the only sectors with negative performances in 2017. The Fund was underweight both of those sectors verses the S&P 500. As part of the security selection process the Fund takes a “value” approach, seeking to invest in securities considered to be conservatively valued relative to comparable companies .The Fund did not rely on derivatives or leverage strategies.
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SPIRIT OF AMERICA LARGE CAP VALUE FUND
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION (UNAUDITED) (CONT.)
Including sales charge and expenses, as of December 31, 2017 the Fund’s Class A Shares one year return was 13.92%. The annualized five year return was 11.24%, while the average annual return over the past ten years was 5.64%.
Summary of Portfolio Holdings (Unaudited)
As of December 31, 2017
Information Technology | 23.88 | % | $ | 24,167,642 | ||||
Financials | 14.11 | % | 14,279,364 | |||||
Health Care | 12.23 | % | 12,375,517 | |||||
Consumer Discretionary | 11.36 | % | 11,498,877 | |||||
Industrials | 10.53 | % | 10,655,850 | |||||
Consumer Staples | 7.86 | % | 7,948,162 | |||||
Real Estate Investment Trusts | 7.37 | % | 7,456,928 | |||||
Energy | 6.24 | % | 6,316,760 | |||||
Telecommunication Services | 2.41 | % | 2,439,076 | |||||
Materials | 2.15 | % | 2,177,622 | |||||
Utilities | 1.86 | % | 1,881,032 | |||||
Total Investments | 100.00 | % | $ | 101,196,830 |
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SPIRIT OF AMERICA LARGE CAP VALUE FUND
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION (UNAUDITED) (CONT.)
Average Annual Total Returns (Unaudited)
For the periods ended December 31, 2017
1 Year | 5 Year | 10 Year | ||||||||||
Class A Shares – with load | 13.92% | 11.24% | 5.64% | |||||||||
Class A Shares – no load | 20.22% | 12.45% | 6.21% | |||||||||
Class C Shares – with load1 | 18.37% | 11.63% | 5.45% | |||||||||
Class C Shares – no load1 | 19.37% | 11.63% | 5.45% | |||||||||
S&P 500 Index2 | 21.83% | 15.79% | 8.50% |
The Fund’s past performance does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance of the Fund may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns, with load, include the 5.25% maximum sales charge for the Class A Shares or the 1.00% maximum deferred sales charge for the Class C Shares.
1 | Class C Shares commenced operations on March 15, 2016. Prior to March 15, 2016, performance is based on the performance of Class A Shares adjusted for the Class C Shares’ 12b-1 fees and contingent deferred sales charge. |
2 | S&P 500 Index is an unmanaged capitalization-weighted index of 500 stocks designed to measure the performance of the broad domestic economy through changes in the aggregate market value of 500 stocks representing all major industries. The performance of an index assumes no transaction costs, taxes, management fees or other expenses. A direct investment in an index is not possible. |
Fixed Distribution Policy (Unaudited)
The Board of Directors of the Fund has set a fixed distribution policy of $1.20 per year payable in two payments of $0.60 each at mid-year and year-end.
Shareholders should not draw any conclusions about the Fund’s investment performance from the amount of these distributions. The Fund’s total return based on net asset value is presented in the table above as well as in the Financial Highlights tables.
Growth of $10,000 (Unaudited)
(includes one-time 5.25% maximum sales charge and reinvestment of all distributions)
Past performance does not guarantee future results. The performance data quoted represents past performance and current returns may be lower or higher. The investment return and net asset value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed may be worth more or less than the original cost. To obtain performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call 1-800- 452-4892.
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SPIRIT OF AMERICA MUNICIPAL TAX FREE BOND FUND
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION (UNAUDITED)
Dear Shareholder,
We are very pleased to provide the 2017 Annual report for the Spirit of America Municipal Tax Free Bond Fund, (“the Fund”). We look forward to continued inflows and further development of the Fund.
Our many years of experience in the municipal bond market have helped us to pursue a balance between yield and quality. Our goal is to continue seeking current income that is exempt from federal income tax, while employing a relatively conservative approach to investing in the municipal market. Although the mandate of the Fund allows it to invest in lower rated securities, at this time, the focus will continue to be investing in bonds which are investment grade.
We appreciate your support of our fund and look forward to your future investment in the Spirit of America Municipal Tax Free Bond Fund.
Thank you for being a part of the Spirit of America Family of Funds.
Sincerely,
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David Lerner | Mark Reilly | |||||
President | Portfolio Manager | |||||
Spirit of America Investment Fund, Inc. |
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SPIRIT OF AMERICA MUNICIPAL TAX FREE BOND FUND
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION (UNAUDITED) (CONT.)
Economic Summary
At the end of December, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis released its final revision of the third quarter 2017 gross domestic product (GDP) slightly decreasing the estimate to an annual growth rate to 3.2%, from the previous 3.3% reading. It was the quickest pace since the first quarter of 2015 and was a pickup from the second quarter’s 3.1% rate and the first quarter’s 1.2% rate. It also marked the first time since 2014 that the economy experienced growth of 3% or more for two straight quarters. Growth in the third quarter was powered by robust business spending, and is poised for what could be a modest lift next year from tax reform.
The December data released from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed nonfarm payrolls rose by 148,000, well below the expectations of 190,000. This growth was well below the November pace of 252,000, and the 211,000 added in October. An unexpected loss of 20,000 retail positions despite the holiday shopping season, was a significant detractor of the December jobs report. Despite the underwhelming report, December was the 87th straight month in which employers hired more people than they fired, extending the longest stretch of job growth on record. The unemployment rate held at 4.1%, and average hourly earnings rose modestly to the same 2.5% annualized gain as in November.
At the December meeting of the policymaking Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), Fed officials voted to increase its benchmark interest rate a quarter of a point to a range of 1.25% to 1.50%. This was the Fed’s third rate hike in 2017. The minutes revealed that members increased their expectations for 2018 GDP growth from 2.1% to 2.5%. This boosted projection was largely triggered by prospective changes in federal tax policy. Discussions also included other economic observations noting significant improvements in payrolls as the unemployment rate dipped to 4.1%, improvements in the stock market, and that industrial production “increased briskly.” However, the Fed has consistently missed its 2% target for price rise, and members discussed at length the reasons why the reading has remained low. Collectively, they see inflation likely to meet the target over the medium term.
Market Commentary
Municipal bond volume was $434.76 billion in 2017, down 3.4%, after reaching an all-time high of $451.65 billion issued in 2016. December issuances ballooned to $62.50 billion up from $20.81 billion in the last month of 2016 as state and local municipalities accelerated their offerings to avoid potential changes from the federal tax-overhaul bill that would eliminate tax-exempt advance refundings. The issuance surpassed the previous record of $54.7 billion of deals in December 1985, just before the last comprehensive tax overhaul took effect.
The 30 Year U.S. Treasury yield moved from a 3.05% on 1/3/17 to a 2.74% on 12/29/17. At the same time, the MMD Tax-Free 30 Year AAA yield began the year at a 3.05% on 1/3/17 and ended the year at a 2.54% on 12/29/17. Despite predictions of rising rates and a bond bear market, the bond market experienced another solid year of performance. Interest rates were quiet most of the year and inflation failed to materialize for the most part.
Fund Summary
The Spirit of America Municipal Tax Free Bond Fund’s (SOAMX), (the “Fund”), seeks to provide high current income that is exempt from federal income tax, including alternative minimum tax. The Fund focuses on quality credits in the municipal market. We are targeting a balance between attractive yield and quality investments.
The Fund can invest in lower rated securities; however we have kept our focus on investing in bonds that are investment grade. Our plan is to continue with this relatively conservative approach to investing in the municipal market.
In keeping with this philosophy, the Fund has been able to maintain attractive yields without venturing into the speculative, below investment grade, segment of the municipal market. As of December 31, 2017, approximately 95.33% of the portfolio was above investment grade, with 90.30% rated “A” or better. The average rating of holdings in the Fund is Aa3/AA-.
One of the Fund’s goals has been to diversify with respect to geographic location and sector. As of the end of December 2017, the Fund consists of 358 different positions varied across 45 states, 2 territories and the District of Columbia. The holdings range throughout various sectors, including areas such as: general obligations, healthcare, education, industrial development and other public improvement bonds.
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SPIRIT OF AMERICA MUNICIPAL TAX FREE BOND FUND
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION (UNAUDITED) (CONT.)
While it certainly has not been a primary goal of the Fund, we have been able to maintain a percentage of bonds in states and territories which have a state tax exemption in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, where a majority of our clients reside. Additionally, Puerto Rico bonds are exempt from state tax. Due to the struggles Puerto Rico has been facing, the Fund has actively managed its Puerto Rico holdings. As of December 31, 2017, Puerto Rico holdings represent 0.99% of the portfolio, down from 1.40% at the end of 2016.
Return Summary
The Fund’s Class A Shares Net Asset Value (NAV) went from $9.33 to $9.47 during 2017. The Fund is currently at $99.24 million in net assets with 2,999 shareholder accounts as of December 31, 2017.
The Fund had a total one year return of 5.70% (no load, gross of fees) for 2017. This compares to the 5.45% return of its benchmark, the Bloomberg Barclays Municipal Bond Index, for the same period. That result does not take the Fund’s sales charge and expense ratio into account. The Fund’s slightly higher performance relative to the benchmark was principally due to its slightly longer average life, as well as investing in undervalued tax-free municipal securities.
The material factors that affected the Fund were the positive direction of the bond market and the selection of high quality securities. As a result of the Fund’s focus on quality, it had very little exposure to Puerto Rico whose challenges have been well documented. The Fund did not rely on derivatives or leverage strategies.
Including the sales charge and expenses, as of December 31, 2017, the Fund’s Class A Shares one year return was -0.27%. The annualized five year return was 1.26% and the annualized return since inception was 3.44%.
Our plan is to proceed with the same strategy that we have utilized since the Fund’s inception. We will continue to seek out municipal bonds that provide a balance between credit risk and the potential to offer high current income and consistently attractive yields.
Ratings are provided by Moody’s Investor Services and Standard & Poor’s.
The Moody’s ratings in the following ratings explanations are in parenthesis.
AAA (Aaa) - The highest rating assigned by Moody’s and S&P. Capacity to pay interest and repay principal is extremely strong.
AA (Aa) - Debt has a very strong capacity to pay interest and repay principal and differs from the highest rated issues only in a small degree.
A - Debt rated “A” has a strong capacity to pay interest and repay principal, although it is somewhat more susceptible to the adverse effects of changes in circumstances and economic conditions than debt in higher-rated categories.
BBB (Baa) - Debt is regarded as having an adequate capacity to pay interest and repay principal. These ratings by Moody’s and S&P are the “cut-off” for a bond to be considered investment grade. Whereas debt normally exhibits adequate protection parameters, adverse economic conditions or changing circumstances are more likely to lead to a weakened capacity to pay interest and repay principal in this category than in higher-rated categories.
BB (Bb), B, CCC (Ccc), CC (Cc), C - Debt rated in these categories is regarded as having predominantly speculative characteristics with respect to capacity to pay interest and repay principal. “BB” indicates the least degree of speculation and
“C” the highest. While such debt will likely have some quality and protective characteristics, these are outweighed by large uncertainties or market exposure to adverse conditions and are not considered to be investment grade.
D - Debt rated “D” is in payment default. This rating category is used when interest payments or principal payments are not made on the date due, even if the applicable grace period has not expired, unless S&P believes that such payments will be made during such grace period.
Ratings are subject to change.
Ratings apply to the bonds in the portfolio. They do not remove market risk associated with the fund.
Ratings are based on Moody’s and S&P, as applicable. Credit ratings are based largely on the rating agency’s investment analysis at the time of rating and the rating assigned to any particular security is not necessarily a reflection of the issuer’s current financial condition. The rating assigned to a security by a rating agency does not necessarily reflect its assessment of the volatility of a security’s market value or of the liquidity of an investment in the security. If securities are rated differently by the rating agencies, the higher of the two rating is applied thus improving the overall evaluation of the portfolio.
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SPIRIT OF AMERICA MUNICIPAL TAX FREE BOND FUND
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION (UNAUDITED) (CONT.)
Summary of Portfolio Holdings (Unaudited)
As of December 31, 2017
New York | 21.84 | % | $ | 21,488,074 | ||||
Connecticut | 11.28 | % | 11,094,142 | |||||
New Jersey | 9.72 | % | 9,566,673 | |||||
Florida | 7.61 | % | 7,492,359 | |||||
Pennsylvania | 6.12 | % | 6,019,197 | |||||
Texas | 4.76 | % | 4,683,182 | |||||
California | 3.76 | % | 3,695,022 | |||||
Michigan | 3.35 | % | 3,295,119 | |||||
Indiana | 2.89 | % | 2,845,438 | |||||
Massachusetts | 2.66 | % | 2,621,293 | |||||
Washington | 1.94 | % | 1,908,802 | |||||
Maryland | 1.73 | % | 1,700,865 | |||||
District of Columbia | 1.65 | % | 1,621,308 | |||||
New Mexico | 1.62 | % | 1,594,837 | |||||
Georgia | 1.52 | % | 1,494,118 | |||||
Illinois | 1.47 | % | 1,449,219 | |||||
Rhode Island | 1.44 | % | 1,415,349 | |||||
Maine | 1.16 | % | 1,144,550 | |||||
Missouri | 1.00 | % | 982,796 | |||||
Puerto Rico | 0.99 | % | 976,963 | |||||
Louisiana | 0.91 | % | 897,188 | |||||
Nevada | 0.88 | % | 870,244 | |||||
Arizona | 0.84 | % | 828,060 | |||||
North Carolina | 0.81 | % | 794,806 | |||||
Ohio | 0.77 | % | 756,732 |
Alaska | 0.72 | % | $ | 704,589 | ||||
Iowa | 0.63 | % | 622,912 | |||||
Colorado | 0.62 | % | 608,384 | |||||
Virginia | 0.51 | % | 500,348 | |||||
Wyoming | 0.51 | % | 497,537 | |||||
West Virginia | 0.48 | % | 472,612 | |||||
Tennessee | 0.44 | % | 430,130 | |||||
South Dakota | 0.41 | % | 400,200 | |||||
Oregon | 0.36 | % | 356,315 | |||||
Kentucky | 0.36 | % | 350,662 | |||||
Utah | 0.35 | % | 341,071 | |||||
Nebraska | 0.28 | % | 279,777 | |||||
Kansas | 0.27 | % | 266,163 | |||||
Mississippi | 0.27 | % | 263,877 | |||||
Oklahoma | 0.26 | % | 258,348 | |||||
Vermont | 0.25 | % | 250,586 | |||||
New Hampshire | 0.11 | % | 107,533 | |||||
Alabama | 0.11 | % | 103,555 | |||||
North Dakota | 0.10 | % | 102,921 | |||||
Wisconsin | 0.09 | % | 83,810 | |||||
Virgin Islands | 0.06 | % | 62,750 | |||||
South Carolina | 0.05 | % | 52,307 | |||||
Hawaii | 0.04 | % | 43,465 | |||||
Total Investments | 100.00 | % | $ | 98,396,188 |
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SPIRIT OF AMERICA MUNICIPAL TAX FREE BOND FUND
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION (UNAUDITED) (CONT.)
Average Annual Total Returns (Unaudited)
For the periods ended December 31, 2017
1 Year | 5 Year | Since Inception (February 29, 2008) | ||||||||||
Class A Shares – with load | (0.27 | )% | 1.26% | 3.44% | ||||||||
Class A Shares – no load | 4.75 | % | 2.25% | 3.96% | ||||||||
Class C Shares – with load1 | 2.87 | % | 1.33% | 3.05% | ||||||||
Class C Shares – no load1 | 3.87 | % | 1.33% | 3.05% | ||||||||
Bloomberg Barclays Municipal Bond Index2 | 5.45 | % | 3.02% | 4.83% |
The Fund’s past performance does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance of the Fund may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns, with load, include the 4.75% maximum sales charge for the Class A Shares or the 1.00% maximum deferred sales charge for the Class C Shares.
1 | Class C Shares commenced operations on March 15, 2016. Prior to March 15, 2016, performance is based on the performance of Class A Shares adjusted for the Class C Shares’ 12b-1 fees and contingent deferred sales charge. |
2 | The Bloomberg Barclays Municipal Bond Index is an unmanaged index. The performance of an index assumes no transaction costs, taxes, management fees or other expenses. A direct investment in an index is not possible. |
Growth of $10,000 (Unaudited)
(includes one-time 4.75% maximum sales charge and reinvestment of all distributions)
Past performance does not guarantee future results. The performance data quoted represents past performance and current returns may be lower or higher. The investment return and net asset value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed may be worth more or less than the original cost. To obtain performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call 1-800-452-4892.
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SPIRIT OF AMERICA INCOME FUND
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION (UNAUDITED)
Dear Shareholder,
We are pleased to send you the 2017 Annual Report for the Spirit of America Income Fund, (the “Fund”). The Fund began operations on December 31, 2008.
As 2017 comes to an end, we could not be more proud and excited about the progress of this fund. Although past performance is no guarantee of future results, the Spirit of America Income Fund has met and exceeded our goals.
We firmly maintain our philosophy that striving for the optimal balance between yield and quality will continue to position us to achieve long term success. Our dedication to providing our investors with a fund that will merit their long term commitment and satisfaction has never been stronger. Now is an excellent time to team up with your Investment Counselor to evaluate your portfolio and make sure you are properly positioned to achieve your investment goals.
Your support is sincerely appreciated and we look forward to your continued confidence in the Spirit of America Income Fund.
Sincerely,
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David Lerner | Mark Reilly | |||||
President | Portfolio Manager | |||||
Spirit of America Investment Fund, Inc. |
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SPIRIT OF AMERICA INCOME FUND
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION (UNAUDITED) (CONT.)
Economic Summary
At the end of December, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis released its final revision of the third quarter 2017 gross domestic product (GDP) slightly decreasing the estimate to an annual growth rate to 3.2%, from the previous 3.3% reading. It was the quickest pace since the first quarter of 2015 and was a pickup from the second quarter’s 3.1% rate and the first quarter’s 1.2% rate. It also marked the first time since 2014 that the economy experienced growth of 3% or more for two straight quarters. Growth in the third quarter was powered by robust business spending, and is poised for what could be a modest lift next year from tax reform.
The December data released from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed nonfarm payrolls rose by 148,000, well below the expectations of 190,000. This growth was well below the November pace of 252,000, and the 211,000 added in October. An unexpected loss of 20,000 retail positions despite the holiday shopping season, was a significant detractor of the December jobs report. Despite the underwhelming report, December was the 87th straight month in which employers hired more people than they fired, extending the longest stretch of job growth on record. The unemployment rate held at 4.1%, and average hourly earnings rose modestly to the same 2.5% annualized gain as in November.
At the December meeting of the policymaking Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), Fed officials voted to increase its benchmark interest rate a quarter of a point to a range of 1.25% to 1.50%. This was the Fed’s third rate hike in 2017. The minutes revealed that members increased their expectations for 2018 GDP growth from 2.1% to 2.5%. This boosted projection was largely triggered by prospective changes in federal tax policy. Discussions also included other economic observations noting significant improvements in payrolls as the unemployment rate dipped to 4.1%, improvements in the stock market, and that industrial production “increased briskly.” However, the Fed has consistently missed its 2% target for price rise, and members discussed at length the reasons why the reading has remained low. Collectively, they see inflation likely to meet the target over the medium term.
Market Commentary
The 30 Year U.S. Treasury yield moved from a 3.05% on 1/3/17 to a 2.74% on 12/29/17. At the same time, the MMD Taxable 30 Year AAA yield began the year at a 3.84% on 1/3/17 and ended the year at a 3.41% on 12/29/17. Despite predictions of rising rates and a bond bear market, the bond market experienced another solid year of performance. Interest rates were quiet most of the year and inflation failed to materialize for the most part.
In 2017, the U.S. markets boomed as a result of resurgent economic growth and blockbuster corporate profits. The biggest catalyst was likely the sweeping tax cuts which over time will save corporate America billions, and encourage companies to return foreign profits held overseas. The Dow Jones Industrial Average raced 25% higher in 2017, getting even closer to 25,000 and making this year its best since 2013. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq also had their best years since 2013, with the S&P 500 up 19% and the Nasdaq up 28%.
Fund Summary
The Spirit of America Income Fund, (SOAIX) (the “Fund”) is the second largest fund in the Spirit of America Family of Funds based on assets under management. The Fund’s objective is to seek high current income. The emphasis of the Fund is focused on investing in a diversified portfolio of taxable municipal bonds, income producing convertible securities, high yield U.S. corporate bonds, preferred stocks, collateralized mortgage obligations, and master limited partnerships (MLPs).
At the end of 2017, the Fund had over 75% of its assets in taxable municipal bonds, more than 8% in preferred stock, over 8% in corporate bonds, and over 4% in MLPs. We remain diligent in our approach to the market. Here at Spirit of America each and every credit goes through rigorous credit analysis and we have a wealth of knowledge and experience in trading.
The Fund does not make decisions based on complicated algorithms. We are not a hedge fund. At Spirit of America, technology works for us; we do not work for technology. We do not receive buy signals from a computer generated model.
We invest the old fashioned way – utilizing hard work, intensive research, and intuitive decisions. Our decisions are based on the experience of our dedicated team of professionals. When we began the Fund, we felt the environment was favorable to start an income fund and while past performance is no guarantee of future results; our results continue to validate that belief.
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SPIRIT OF AMERICA INCOME FUND
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION (UNAUDITED) (CONT.)
Return Summary
The Fund had a total return of 8.69% (no load, gross of fees) for the year ending December 31, 2017. This compares to the 3.54% return of its benchmark, the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Index, for the same period. That result does not take the Fund’s sales charge and expense ratio into account.
The material factors that affected the Fund were market direction and security selection. The Fund’s outperformance relative to its benchmark was principally due to its longer average life, as well as the outperformance of taxable municipal bonds relative to the overall fixed income market. The Fund did not rely on derivatives or leverage strategies.
Including the sales charge and expenses, as of December 31, 2017, the Fund’s Class A Shares one year return was 2.44%. The Fund Class A Shares, which began operations on December 31, 2008, had an annualized five year return of 3.42% and an annualized return since inception of 7.53%.
We plan to proceed with the same game plan we have employed since the Fund began: pursuing a balance between yield and risk with a focus on quality.
Summary of Portfolio Holdings (Unaudited)
As of December 31, 2017
Municipal Bonds | 75.61 | % | $ | 153,766,197 | ||||
Preferred Stocks | 8.52 | % | 17,323,581 | |||||
Corporate Bonds | 8.81 | % | 17,917,297 | |||||
Common Stocks | 6.90 | % | 14,025,528 | |||||
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations | 0.11 | % | 226,066 | |||||
Money Market | 0.05 | % | 106,917 | |||||
Total Investments | 100.00 | % | $ | 203,365,586 |
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SPIRIT OF AMERICA INCOME FUND
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION (UNAUDITED) (CONT.)
Average Annual Total Returns (Unaudited)
For the periods ended December 31, 2017
1 Year | 5 Year | Since Inception (December 31, 2008) | ||||||||||
Class A Shares – with load | 2.44% | 3.42% | 7.53% | |||||||||
Class A Shares – no load | 7.51% | 4.43% | 8.12% | |||||||||
Class C Shares – with load1 | 5.77% | 3.65% | 7.31% | |||||||||
Class C Shares – no load1 | 6.77% | 3.65% | 7.31% | |||||||||
Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Index2 | 3.54% | 2.10% | 3.87% |
The Fund’s past performance does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance of the Fund may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns, with load, include the 4.75% maximum sales charge for the Class A Shares or the 1.00% maximum deferred sales charge for the Class C Shares.
1 | Class C Shares commenced operations on March 15, 2016. Prior to March 15, 2016, performance is based on the performance of Class A Shares adjusted for the Class C Shares’ 12b-1 fees and contingent deferred sales charge. |
2 | The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is an unmanaged index. The performance of an index assumes no transaction costs, taxes, management fees or other expenses. A direct investment in an index is not possible. |
Growth of $10,000 (Unaudited)
(includes one-time 4.75% maximum sales charge and reinvestment of all distributions)
Past performance does not guarantee future results. The performance data quoted represents past performance and current returns may be lower or higher. The investment return and net asset value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed may be worth more or less than the original cost. To obtain performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call 1-800- 452-4892.
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SPIRIT OF AMERICA INCOME AND OPPORTUNITY FUND
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION (UNAUDITED)
Dear Shareholder,
We are pleased to send you the Annual Report for the Spirit of America Income and Opportunity Fund, (the “Fund”). The Fund began operations on July 8, 2013.
We hope you are as excited as we are to be a part of our fund. We anticipate the assets in the Fund will continue to grow. The Fund is designed to deliver attractive returns to our investors. Since its inception, the Fund has experienced an increase in assets under management and we look forward to continued inflows in the upcoming year.
We firmly believe that striving for the optimal balance between yield and risk will position us to achieve long term success. Our dedication to providing our investors with a fund that will merit their long term commitment and satisfaction has never been stronger. Now is an excellent time to team up with your Investment Counselor to evaluate your portfolio and make sure you are properly positioned to achieve your investment goals for the upcoming year.
We appreciate your support of our fund and look forward to your continued investment in The Spirit of America Income and Opportunity Fund.
Sincerely,
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David Lerner | William Mason | |||||
President | Portfolio Manager | |||||
Spirit of America Investment Fund, Inc. |
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SPIRIT OF AMERICA INCOME AND OPPORTUNITY FUND
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION (UNAUDITED) (CONT.)
Economic Summary
At the end of December, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis released its final revision of the third quarter 2017 gross domestic product (GDP) slightly decreasing the estimate to an annual growth rate to 3.2%, from the previous 3.3% reading. It was the quickest pace since the first quarter of 2015 and was a pickup from the second quarter’s 3.1% rate and the first quarter’s 1.2% rate. It also marked the first time since 2014 that the economy experienced growth of 3% or more for two straight quarters. Growth in the third quarter was powered by robust business spending, and is poised for what could be a modest lift next year from tax reform.
The December data released from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed nonfarm payrolls rose by 148,000, well below the expectations of 190,000. This growth was well below the November pace of 252,000, and the 211,000 added in October. An unexpected loss of 20,000 retail positions despite the holiday shopping season, was a significant detractor of the December jobs report. Despite the underwhelming report, December was the 87th straight month in which employers hired more people than they fired, extending the longest stretch of job growth on record. The unemployment rate held at 4.1%, and average hourly earnings rose modestly to the same 2.5% annualized gain as in November.
At the December meeting of the policymaking Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), Fed officials voted to increase its benchmark interest rate a quarter of a point to a range of 1.25% to 1.50%. This was the Fed’s third rate hike in 2017. The minutes revealed that members increased their expectations for 2018 GDP growth from 2.1% to 2.5%. This boosted projection was largely triggered by prospective changes in federal tax policy. Discussions also included other economic observations noting significant improvements in payrolls as the unemployment rate dipped to 4.1%, improvements in the stock market, and that industrial production “increased briskly.” However, the Fed has consistently missed its 2% target for price rise, and members discussed at length the reasons why the reading has remained low. Collectively, they see inflation likely to meet the target over the medium term.
Market Commentary
In 2017, the U.S. markets boomed as a result of resurgent economic growth and blockbuster corporate profits. The biggest catalyst was likely the sweeping tax cuts which over time will save corporate America billions, and encourage companies to return foreign profits held overseas. The Dow Jones Industrial Average raced 25% higher in 2017, getting even closer to 25,000 and making this year its best since 2013. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq also had their best years since 2013, with the S&P 500 up 19% and the Nasdaq up 28%.
The Fund invests a portion of its assets in Master Limited Partnerships (MLPs). The Alerian MLP Index (AMZ), a capitalization-weighted composite of 50 energy MLPs, had a total return of -6.52% for the period of December 31, 2016 through December 31, 2017.
The 30 Year U.S. Treasury yield moved from a 3.05% on 1/3/17 to a 2.74% on 12/29/17. At the same time, the MMD Taxable 30 Year AAA yield began the year at a 3.84% on 1/3/17 and ended the year at a 3.41% on 12/29/17. Despite predictions of rising rates and a bond bear market, the bond market experienced another solid year of performance. Interest rates were quiet most of the year and inflation failed to materialize for the most part.
Fund Summary
The Spirit of America Income and Opportunity Fund’s, (SOAOX) (the “Fund”) objective is to provide shareholders with current income and the potential for capital appreciation. The emphasis of the Fund is focused on investing in a diversified portfolio of equity securities, fixed income securities, Real Estate Investment Trusts (“REITs”), and MLPs.
At the end of 2017, the Fund had more than 38% of its assets invested in taxable municipal bonds, over 22% in preferred stock, over 8% in MLPs, over 5% in corporate bonds, and over 23% in non-MLP common stock positions.
The Fund does not make decisions based on complicated algorithms. We are not a hedge fund. At Spirit of America, technology works for us; we do not work for technology. We do not receive buy signals from a computer generated model. We invest the old fashioned way – utilizing hard work, intensive research, and intuitive decisions. Our decisions are based on years of experience being involved with the markets.
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SPIRIT OF AMERICA INCOME AND OPPORTUNITY FUND
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION (UNAUDITED) (CONT.)
Return Summary
The Fund, had a total one year return of 9.76% (no load, gross of fees) as of December 31, 2017. This compares to the 3.54% return of its benchmark, the Bloomberg Barclay U.S. Aggregate Index, for the same period. That result does not take the Fund’s sales charge and expense ratio into account.
As we mentioned earlier, yields fell on both the long U.S. Treasury Bond and the taxable municipal market over the year. While MLPs were down for the year, overall the stock market had a banner year. The upward trajectory of both the bond and stock markets offset the negative return on MLPs contributed to the Fund’s outperformance of the benchmark which is solely a measure of the bond market.
The material factors that affected the Fund were market direction and security selection. The holdings of the Fund were chosen based on consideration of several factors including credit ratings, market capitalization, and securities that provide income. The Fund did not rely on derivatives or leverage strategies.
Including the sales charge and expenses, as of December 31, 2017, the Fund’s Class A Shares one year return was 3.30%. The Fund Class A Shares, which began operations on July 8, 2013, had an annualized return since inception of 3.25% as of December 31, 2017.
We plan to proceed with the same game plan we have employed since the Fund began: pursuing a balance between yield and risk.
Summary of Portfolio Holdings (Unaudited)
As of December 31, 2017
Municipal Bonds | 38.84 | % | $ | 20,396,621 | ||||
Common Stocks | 32.37 | % | 16,998,854 | |||||
Preferred Stocks | 22.86 | % | 12,007,503 | |||||
Corporate Bonds | 5.93 | % | 3,115,177 | |||||
Total Investments | 100.00 | % | $ | 52,518,155 |
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SPIRIT OF AMERICA INCOME AND OPPORTUNITY FUND
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION (UNAUDITED) (CONT.)
Average Annual Total Returns (Unaudited)
For the periods ended December 31, 2017
1 Year | Since Inception (July 8, 2013) | |||||||
Class A Shares – with load | 3.30% | 3.25% | ||||||
Class A Shares – no load | 8.41% | 4.38% | ||||||
Class C Shares – with load1 | 6.61% | 3.49% | ||||||
Class C Shares – no load1 | 7.61% | 3.49% | ||||||
Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Index2 | 3.54% | 3.05% |
The Fund’s past performance does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance of the Fund may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns, with load, include the 4.75% maximum sales charge for the Class A Shares or the 1.00% maximum deferred sales charge for the Class C Shares.
1 | Class C Shares commenced operations on March 15, 2016. Prior to March 15, 2016, performance is based on the performance of Class A Shares adjusted for the Class C Shares’ 12b-1 fees and contingent deferred sales charge. |
2 | The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is an unmanaged index. The performance of an index assumes no transaction costs, taxes, management fees or other expenses. A direct investment in an index is not possible. |
Growth of $10,000 (Unaudited)
(includes one-time 4.75% maximum sales charge and reinvestment of all distributions)
Past performance does not guarantee future results. The performance data quoted represents past performance and current returns may be lower or higher. The investment return and net asset value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed may be worth more or less than the original cost. To obtain performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call 1-800- 452-4892.
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SPIRIT OF AMERICA REAL ESTATE INCOME AND GROWTH FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS | DECEMBER 31, 2017 |
Shares | Market Value | |||||||
Common Stocks 95.96% | ||||||||
Diversified REITs 3.42% | ||||||||
American Assets Trust, Inc. | 10,400 | $ | 397,696 | |||||
Colony NorthStar, Inc. | 50,000 | 570,500 | ||||||
Gramercy Property Trust | 18,333 | 488,758 | ||||||
Spirit Realty Capital, Inc. | 12,400 | 106,392 | ||||||
STORE Capital Corp. | 3,780 | 98,431 | ||||||
WP Carey, Inc. | 29,000 | 1,998,100 | ||||||
3,659,877 | ||||||||
Energy 4.45% | ||||||||
Andeavor | 1,750 | 200,095 | ||||||
Cheniere Energy Partners LP | 7,100 | 210,444 | ||||||
Enterprise Products Partners LP | 54,677 | 1,449,487 | ||||||
Exxon Mobil Corp. | 1,500 | 125,460 | ||||||
Kinder Morgan, Inc. | 2,500 | 45,175 | ||||||
Magellan Midstream Partners LP | 9,200 | 652,648 | ||||||
MPLX LP | 18,686 | 662,792 | ||||||
Phillips 66 | 1,500 | 151,725 | ||||||
Spectra Energy Partners LP | 9,755 | 385,713 | ||||||
Valero Energy Corp. | 2,000 | 183,820 | ||||||
Western Gas Partners LP | 14,680 | 705,961 | ||||||
4,773,320 | ||||||||
Health Care REITs 2.43% | ||||||||
Global Medical REIT, Inc. | 15,000 | 123,000 | ||||||
Healthcare Trust of America, Inc. | 6,000 | 180,240 | ||||||
Ventas, Inc. | 19,900 | 1,194,199 | ||||||
Welltower, Inc. | 17,300 | 1,103,221 | ||||||
2,600,660 | ||||||||
Hotel & Resort REITs 11.26% | ||||||||
Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. | 92,210 | 1,808,238 | ||||||
Ashford Hospitality Prime, Inc. | 33,100 | 322,063 | ||||||
Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. | 115,125 | 774,791 | ||||||
Chesapeake Lodging Trust | 33,200 | 899,388 | ||||||
DiamondRock Hospitality Co. | 207,147 | 2,338,690 | ||||||
HCP, Inc. | 25,618 | 668,117 | ||||||
Hersha Hospitality Trust | 74,750 | 1,300,650 | ||||||
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust | 53,031 | 1,971,162 | ||||||
RLJ Lodging Trust | 74,834 | 1,644,103 | ||||||
Sotherly Hotels, Inc. | 52,000 | 335,400 | ||||||
12,062,602 | ||||||||
Industrial REITs 7.87% | ||||||||
Crown Castle International Corp. | 4,650 | 516,197 | ||||||
DCT Industrial Trust, Inc. | 14,214 | 835,499 | ||||||
Prologis, Inc. | 93,225 | �� | 6,013,945 | |||||
STAG Industrial, Inc. | 20,500 | 560,265 | ||||||
Terreno Realty Corp. | 14,575 | 511,000 | ||||||
8,436,906 |
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SPIRIT OF AMERICA REAL ESTATE INCOME AND GROWTH FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONT.) | DECEMBER 31, 2017 |
Shares | Market Value | |||||||
Mortgage REITs 3.23% | ||||||||
Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc. | 44,000 | $ | 1,415,920 | |||||
Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure Capital, Inc. | 44,567 | 1,072,282 | ||||||
Starwood Property Trust, Inc. | 45,550 | 972,492 | ||||||
3,460,694 | ||||||||
Office REITs 12.45% | ||||||||
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. | 4,700 | 613,773 | ||||||
Boston Properties, Inc. | 22,150 | 2,880,164 | ||||||
City Office REIT, Inc. | 129,258 | 1,681,647 | ||||||
Hudson Pacific Properties, Inc. | 79,400 | 2,719,450 | ||||||
JBG SMITH Properties | 5,000 | 173,650 | ||||||
Kilroy Realty Corp. | 32,365 | 2,416,047 | ||||||
SL Green Realty Corp. | 20,550 | 2,074,111 | ||||||
Vornado Realty Trust | 10,000 | 781,800 | ||||||
13,340,642 | ||||||||
Residential REITs 22.26% | ||||||||
American Campus Communities, Inc. | 16,500 | 676,995 | ||||||
American Tower Corp., Class A | 6,250 | 891,688 | ||||||
Apartment Investment & Management Co. | 60,180 | 2,630,468 | ||||||
AvalonBay Communities, Inc. | 14,790 | 2,638,684 | ||||||
Camden Property Trust | 24,500 | 2,255,470 | ||||||
Education Realty Trust, Inc. | 30,825 | 1,076,409 | ||||||
Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. | 22,150 | 1,971,793 | ||||||
Equity Residential | 34,815 | 2,220,153 | ||||||
Essex Property Trust, Inc. | 10,036 | 2,422,389 | ||||||
Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. | 24,872 | 2,501,128 | ||||||
Sun Communities, Inc. | 23,350 | 2,166,413 | ||||||
UDR, Inc. | 62,306 | 2,400,027 | ||||||
23,851,617 | ||||||||
Retail REITs 8.85% | ||||||||
Federal Realty Investment Trust | 21,275 | 2,825,533 | ||||||
GGP, Inc. | 34,900 | 816,311 | ||||||
Kimco Realty Corp. | 53,819 | 976,815 | ||||||
Realty Income Corp. | 9,880 | 563,358 | ||||||
Regency Centers Corp. | 19,800 | 1,369,764 | ||||||
Simon Property Group, Inc. | 17,050 | 2,928,167 | ||||||
9,479,948 | ||||||||
Specialized REITs 19.74% | ||||||||
CoreCivic, Inc. | 5,150 | 115,875 | ||||||
CoreSite Realty Corp. | 40,000 | 4,556,000 | ||||||
CubeSmart | 18,000 | 520,560 | ||||||
CyrusOne, Inc. | 33,600 | 2,000,208 | ||||||
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. | 55,531 | 6,324,981 | ||||||
Equinix, Inc. | 4,100 | 1,858,202 | ||||||
Extra Space Storage, Inc. | 17,050 | 1,491,022 | ||||||
GEO Group, Inc. (The) | 6,150 | 145,140 | ||||||
Life Storage, Inc. | 15,850 | 1,411,759 | ||||||
QTS Realty Trust, Inc., Class A | 50,350 | 2,726,956 | ||||||
21,150,703 | ||||||||
Total Common Stocks | 102,816,969 | |||||||
Preferred Stocks 3.49% | ||||||||
Diversified REITs 0.05% | ||||||||
PS Business Parks, Inc., Series Y, 5.20% | 2,000 | 50,200 |
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONT.) | DECEMBER 31, 2017 |
Shares | Market Value | |||||||
Financials 0.24% | ||||||||
Arch Capital Group Ltd., Series E, 5.25% | 2,000 | $ | 50,240 | |||||
Arch Capital Group Ltd., Series F, 5.45% | 2,000 | 50,680 | ||||||
Carlyle Group LP/The, Series A, 5.88% | 2,000 | 50,740 | ||||||
Wells Fargo & Co., Series W, 5.70% | 4,000 | 103,960 | ||||||
255,620 | ||||||||
Hotel & Resort REITs 0.21% | ||||||||
Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc., Series F, 7.38% | 3,000 | 76,200 | ||||||
Hersha Hospitality Trust, Series D, 6.50% | 2,000 | 49,320 | ||||||
Sotherly Hotels, Inc., Series C, 7.88% | 1,000 | 25,400 | ||||||
Sotherly Hotels, Inc., Series B, 8.00% | 3,000 | 76,920 | ||||||
227,840 | ||||||||
Residential REITs 0.05% | ||||||||
American Homes 4 Rent, Series G, 5.88% | 2,000 | 50,340 | ||||||
Retail REITs 0.97% | ||||||||
Federal Realty Investment Trust, Series C, 5.00% | 4,500 | 113,265 | ||||||
Monmouth Real Estate Investment Corp., Series C, 6.13% | 2,000 | 50,080 | ||||||
National Retail Properties, Inc., Series F, 5.20% | 8,000 | 200,720 | ||||||
National Retail Properties, Inc., Series E, 5.70% | 26,364 | 673,864 | ||||||
1,037,929 | ||||||||
Specialized REITs 1.93% | ||||||||
Digital Realty Trust, Inc., Series H, 7.38% | 6,000 | 160,020 | ||||||
Digital Realty Trust, Inc., Series I, 6.35% | 11,018 | 303,105 | ||||||
Digital Realty Trust, Inc., Series J, 5.25% | 4,000 | 100,400 | ||||||
Public Storage, Series B, 5.40% | 29,200 | 750,148 | ||||||
Public Storage, Series Z, 6.00% | 6,000 | 158,700 | ||||||
Public Storage, Series W, 5.20% | 6,000 | 149,940 | ||||||
Public Storage, Series C, 5.13% | 2,000 | 50,940 | ||||||
Public Storage, Series G, 5.05% | 4,000 | 99,800 | ||||||
Public Storage, Series E, 4.90% | 10,000 | 248,900 | ||||||
Public Storage, Series D, 4.95% | 2,000 | 50,040 | ||||||
2,071,993 | ||||||||
Utilities 0.04% | ||||||||
Entergy Louisiana LLC, 4.88% | 2,000 | 49,640 | ||||||
Total Preferred Stocks | 3,743,562 | |||||||
Municipal Bonds 0.52% | ||||||||
Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority, 6.54%, 12/1/36 | 140,000 | 166,600 | ||||||
Miami-Dade County, FL, 5.07%, 4/1/50 | 100,000 | 112,405 | ||||||
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, 4.82%, 6/1/45 | 250,000 | 275,398 | ||||||
Total Municipal Bonds | 554,403 | |||||||
Total Investments — 99.97% | ||||||||
(Cost $76,591,255) | 107,114,934 | |||||||
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities — 0.03% | 27,070 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
NET ASSETS — 100.00% | $ | 107,142,004 |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS | DECEMBER 31, 2017 |
Shares | Market Value | |||||||
Common Stocks 96.00% | ||||||||
Consumer Discretionary 11.37% | ||||||||
Adient PLC | 7,385 | $ | 581,200 | |||||
CBS Corp., Class B | 10,100 | 595,900 | ||||||
Comcast Corp., Class A | 30,000 | 1,201,500 | ||||||
D.R. Horton, Inc. | 9,000 | 459,630 | ||||||
Home Depot, Inc. (The) | 15,450 | 2,928,238 | ||||||
Johnson Controls International PLC | 10,853 | 413,608 | ||||||
Lennar Corp., Class B | 100 | 5,168 | ||||||
Lennar Corp., Class A | 5,000 | 316,200 | ||||||
McDonald’s Corp. | 8,980 | 1,545,638 | ||||||
MGM Resorts International | 5,700 | 190,323 | ||||||
Ross Stores, Inc. | 6,000 | 481,500 | ||||||
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. | 5,000 | 596,400 | ||||||
Target Corp. | 5,000 | 326,250 | ||||||
TJX Companies, Inc. (The) | 3,200 | 244,672 | ||||||
Walt Disney Co. (The) | 15,000 | 1,612,650 | ||||||
11,498,877 | ||||||||
Consumer Staples 7.86% | ||||||||
Altria Group, Inc. | 25,700 | 1,835,237 | ||||||
Clorox Co. (The) | 2,350 | 349,539 | ||||||
Coca-Cola Co.(The) | 15,700 | 720,316 | ||||||
Colgate-Palmolive Co. | 3,000 | 226,350 | ||||||
ConAgra Foods, Inc. | 8,100 | 305,127 | ||||||
Kimberly-Clark Corp. | 6,000 | 723,960 | ||||||
Kraft Heinz Co. (The) | 2,999 | 233,202 | ||||||
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. | 4,800 | 270,960 | ||||||
PepsiCo, Inc. | 9,150 | 1,097,268 | ||||||
Philip Morris International, Inc. | 9,900 | 1,045,935 | ||||||
Procter & Gamble Co. (The) | 4,700 | 431,836 | ||||||
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. | 7,174 | 708,432 | ||||||
7,948,162 | ||||||||
Energy 5.99% | ||||||||
Andeavor | 2,000 | 228,680 | ||||||
Apache Corp. | 3,000 | 126,660 | ||||||
Chevron Corp. | 8,260 | 1,034,069 | ||||||
ConocoPhillips | 8,550 | 469,310 | ||||||
Devon Energy Corp. | 3,000 | 124,200 | ||||||
EOG Resources, Inc. | 8,700 | 938,817 | ||||||
Exxon Mobil Corp. | 15,950 | 1,334,058 | ||||||
Halliburton Co. | 7,100 | 346,977 | ||||||
Schlumberger Ltd. | 4,300 | 289,777 | ||||||
Valero Energy Corp. | 12,700 | 1,167,257 | ||||||
6,059,805 | ||||||||
Financials 12.34% | ||||||||
American Express Co. | 10,000 | 993,100 | ||||||
Bank of America Corp. | 45,800 | 1,352,016 | ||||||
Blackstone Group LP (The) | 16,700 | 534,734 | ||||||
Brighthouse Financial, Inc.* | 761 | 44,625 |
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONT.) | DECEMBER 31, 2017 |
Shares | Market Value | |||||||
Financials (cont.) | ||||||||
Carlyle Group LP/The | 14,400 | $ | 329,760 | |||||
Citigroup, Inc. | 12,300 | 915,243 | ||||||
CME Group, Inc. | 5,100 | 744,855 | ||||||
Fifth Third Bancorp | 15,400 | 467,236 | ||||||
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.(The) | 3,265 | 831,791 | ||||||
Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.(The) | 15,000 | 844,200 | ||||||
Huntington Bancshares, Inc. | 30,050 | 437,528 | ||||||
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 15,977 | 1,708,580 | ||||||
M&T Bank Corp. | 2,200 | 376,178 | ||||||
MetLife, Inc. | 8,375 | 423,440 | ||||||
Prudential Financial, Inc. | 4,500 | 517,410 | ||||||
Travelers Cos., Inc.(The) | 1,400 | 189,896 | ||||||
U.S. Bancorp | 9,700 | 519,726 | ||||||
Wells Fargo & Co. | 20,476 | 1,242,279 | ||||||
12,472,597 | ||||||||
Health Care 12.24% | ||||||||
AbbVie, Inc. | 4,700 | 454,537 | ||||||
Aetna, Inc. | 3,800 | 685,482 | ||||||
Allergan PLC | 3,300 | 539,814 | ||||||
Amgen, Inc. | 3,250 | 565,175 | ||||||
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | 14,000 | 857,920 | ||||||
Centene Corp.* | 3,800 | 383,344 | ||||||
Edwards LifeSciences Corp.* | 1,000 | 112,710 | ||||||
Gilead Sciences, Inc. | 5,300 | 379,692 | ||||||
Humana, Inc. | 3,000 | 744,210 | ||||||
Johnson & Johnson | 10,810 | 1,510,373 | ||||||
Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings* | 600 | 95,706 | ||||||
McKesson Corp. | 4,400 | 686,180 | ||||||
Medtronic PLC | 9,029 | 729,092 | ||||||
Merck & Co., Inc. | 13,100 | 737,137 | ||||||
Mylan NV* | 2,800 | 118,468 | ||||||
Perrigo Co. PLC | 1,300 | 113,308 | ||||||
Pfizer, Inc. | 16,900 | 612,118 | ||||||
Quest Diagnostics, Inc. | 4,500 | 443,205 | ||||||
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. | 2,700 | 512,676 | ||||||
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | 9,500 | 2,094,370 | ||||||
12,375,517 | ||||||||
Industrials 10.54% | ||||||||
3M Co. | 5,650 | 1,329,840 | ||||||
American Airlines Group, Inc. | 1,000 | 52,030 | ||||||
Boeing Co.(The) | 5,800 | 1,710,478 | ||||||
Caterpillar, Inc. | 9,350 | 1,473,373 | ||||||
CSX Corp. | 20,400 | 1,122,204 | ||||||
Deere & Co. | 4,000 | 626,040 | ||||||
Delta Air Lines, Inc. | 2,000 | 112,000 | ||||||
FedEx Corp. | 4,300 | 1,073,022 | ||||||
General Electric Co. | 32,481 | 566,793 | ||||||
Honeywell International, Inc. | 4,750 | 728,460 | ||||||
Masco Corp. | 11,500 | 505,310 | ||||||
United Technologies Corp. | 3,500 | 446,495 | ||||||
Waste Connections, Inc. | 12,825 | 909,805 | ||||||
10,655,850 |
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONT.) | DECEMBER 31, 2017 |
Shares | Market Value | |||||||
Information Technology 23.80% | ||||||||
Accenture PLC, Class A | 6,750 | $ | 1,033,357 | |||||
Adobe Systems, Inc.* | 4,200 | 736,008 | ||||||
Apple, Inc. | 23,200 | 3,926,136 | ||||||
Applied Materials, Inc. | 19,800 | 1,012,176 | ||||||
Cisco Systems, Inc. | 28,900 | 1,106,870 | ||||||
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., Class A | 10,100 | 717,302 | ||||||
Corning, Inc. | 20,600 | 658,994 | ||||||
Dell Technologies, Inc., Class V* | 2,006 | 163,048 | ||||||
DXC Technology Co. | 3,528 | 334,807 | ||||||
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. | 14,300 | 205,348 | ||||||
HP, Inc. | 27,400 | 575,674 | ||||||
Intel Corp. | 26,400 | 1,218,624 | ||||||
International Business Machines Corp. | 2,858 | 438,474 | ||||||
MasterCard, Inc., Class A | 7,500 | 1,135,200 | ||||||
Micro Focus International PLC ADR* | 1,963 | 65,937 | ||||||
Microsoft Corp. | 34,450 | 2,946,853 | ||||||
NetApp, Inc. | 5,600 | 309,792 | ||||||
NVIDIA Corp. | 1,970 | 381,195 | ||||||
Oracle Corp. | 24,800 | 1,172,544 | ||||||
Paychex, Inc. | 8,850 | 602,508 | ||||||
QUALCOMM, Inc. | 7,800 | 499,356 | ||||||
Seagate Technology PLC | 4,050 | 169,452 | ||||||
Symantec Corp. | 26,200 | 735,172 | ||||||
Texas Instruments, Inc. | 16,525 | 1,725,871 | ||||||
Visa, Inc. | 19,200 | 2,189,184 | ||||||
24,059,882 | ||||||||
Materials 2.15% | ||||||||
AdvanSix, Inc.* | 4,448 | 187,127 | ||||||
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. | 8,700 | 370,098 | ||||||
DowDuPont, Inc. | 22,752 | 1,620,397 | ||||||
2,177,622 | ||||||||
Real Estate Investment Trusts 6.18% | ||||||||
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. | 1,650 | 215,474 | ||||||
American Campus Communities, Inc. | 10,750 | 441,073 | ||||||
American Tower Corp., Class A | 4,350 | 620,615 | ||||||
Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. | 16,550 | 324,546 | ||||||
CoreCivic, Inc. | 5,150 | 115,875 | ||||||
Crown Castle International Corp. | 4,250 | 471,793 | ||||||
CyrusOne, Inc. | 5,450 | 324,439 | ||||||
DiamondRock Hospitality Co. | 10,000 | 112,900 | ||||||
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. | 2,200 | 250,580 | ||||||
Education Realty Trust, Inc. | 20,650 | 721,098 | ||||||
GEO Group, Inc. (The) | 8,700 | 205,320 | ||||||
Gramercy Property Trust | 9,166 | 244,366 | ||||||
Healthcare Realty Trust, Inc. | 5,000 | 160,600 | ||||||
Healthcare Trust of America, Inc. | 4,500 | 135,180 | ||||||
Invesco Mortgage Capital, Inc. | 7,000 | 124,810 | ||||||
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust | 3,900 | 144,963 | ||||||
Prologis, Inc. | 7,000 | 451,570 | ||||||
QTS Realty Trust, Inc., Class A | 2,300 | 124,568 |
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONT.) | DECEMBER 31, 2017 |
Shares | Market Value | |||||||
Real Estate Investment Trusts (cont.) | ||||||||
Realty Income Corp. | 2,000 | $ | 114,040 | |||||
Simon Property Group, Inc. | 2,400 | 412,176 | ||||||
Sun Communities, Inc. | 3,900 | 361,842 | ||||||
Terreno Realty Corp. | 2,000 | 70,120 | ||||||
Welltower, Inc. | 1,500 | 95,655 | ||||||
6,243,603 | ||||||||
Telecommunication Services 1.84% | ||||||||
AT&T, Inc. | 24,350 | 946,728 | ||||||
Verizon Communications, Inc. | 17,240 | 912,513 | ||||||
1,859,241 | ||||||||
Utilities 1.69% | ||||||||
AES Corp. | 8,000 | 86,640 | ||||||
American Electric Power Co., Inc. | 1,750 | 128,748 | ||||||
Edison International | 1,100 | 69,564 | ||||||
NextEra Energy, Inc. | 5,600 | 874,664 | ||||||
WEC Energy Group, Inc. | 8,200 | 544,726 | ||||||
1,704,342 | ||||||||
Total Common Stocks | 97,055,498 | |||||||
Preferred Stocks 4.10% | ||||||||
Energy 0.25% | ||||||||
Callon Petroleum Co., Series A, 10.00% | 5,000 | 256,955 | ||||||
Financials 1.79% | ||||||||
AGNC Investment Corp., Series B, 7.75% | 6,000 | 155,040 | ||||||
American Financial Group, Inc., 6.00% | 5,300 | 138,966 | ||||||
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc., 7.50% | 2,500 | 64,725 | ||||||
Ares Management LP, Series A, 7.00% | 2,500 | 66,250 | ||||||
Bank of America Corp., Series EE, 6.00% | 2,500 | 67,975 | ||||||
Bank of America Corp., Series W, 6.63% | 2,000 | 54,300 | ||||||
BGC Partners, Inc., 8.13% | 5,000 | 129,500 | ||||||
Capital One Financial Corp., Series D, 6.70% | 2,000 | 53,640 | ||||||
Carlyle Group LP/The, Series A, 5.88% | 3,000 | 76,110 | ||||||
Charles Schwab Corp. (The), Series C, 6.00% | 2,000 | 53,760 | ||||||
Citigroup, Inc., Series L, 6.88% | 3,000 | 79,680 | ||||||
Hancock Holding Co., 5.95% | 2,500 | 65,200 | ||||||
Hercules Capital, Inc., 6.25% | 1,420 | 36,380 | ||||||
JPMorgan Chase & Co., Series T, 6.70% | 2,000 | 54,080 | ||||||
KKR & Co. LP, Series B, 6.50% | 2,000 | 53,540 | ||||||
KKR Financial Holdings LLC, Series A, 7.38% | 3,000 | 76,290 | ||||||
Ladenburg Thalmann Financial Services, Inc., Series A, 8.00% | 7,000 | 177,176 | ||||||
Oxford Lane Capital Corp., Series 2024, 6.75% | 2,500 | 62,875 | ||||||
Prospect Capital Corp., 6.25% | 4,000 | 103,520 | ||||||
Torchmark Corp., 6.13% | 5,000 | 133,800 | ||||||
Wells Fargo & Co., Series W, 5.70% | 4,000 | 103,960 | ||||||
1,806,767 |
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONT.) | DECEMBER 31, 2017 |
Shares | Market Value | |||||||
Information Technology 0.11% | ||||||||
eBay, Inc., 6.00% | 4,000 | $ | 107,760 | |||||
Real Estate Investment Trusts 1.20% | ||||||||
Annaly Capital Management, Inc., Series F, 6.95% | 2,000 | 51,640 | ||||||
Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc., Series F, 7.38% | 3,000 | 76,200 | ||||||
Bluerock Residential Growth REIT, Inc., Series D, 7.13% | 3,000 | 75,600 | ||||||
Digital Realty Trust, Inc., Series H, 7.38% | 5,000 | 133,350 | ||||||
Digital Realty Trust, Inc., Series I, 6.35% | 2,500 | 68,775 | ||||||
Federal Realty Investment Trust, Series C, 5.00% | 2,000 | 50,340 | ||||||
Hersha Hospitality Trust, Series D, 6.50% | 3,000 | 73,980 | ||||||
Hersha Hospitality Trust, Series E, 6.50% | 5,000 | 123,700 | ||||||
LaSalle Hotel Properties, Series J, 6.30% | 2,500 | 64,350 | ||||||
Monmouth Real Estate Investment Corp., Series C, 6.13% | 2,000 | 50,080 | ||||||
National Retail Properties, Inc., Series F, 5.20% | 3,000 | 75,270 | ||||||
Public Storage, Series B, 5.40% | 4,000 | 102,760 | ||||||
Public Storage, Series E, 4.90% | 4,000 | 99,560 | ||||||
Sotherly Hotels, Inc., Series B, 8.00% | 3,000 | 76,920 | ||||||
Sotherly Hotels, Inc., Series C, 7.88% | 1,000 | 25,400 | ||||||
Vornado Realty Trust, Series M, 5.25% | 2,500 | 65,400 | ||||||
1,213,325 | ||||||||
Telecommunication Services 0.57% | ||||||||
AT&T, Inc., 5.35% | 3,000 | 78,270 | ||||||
Qwest Corp., 6.63% | 2,500 | 56,600 | ||||||
Qwest Corp., 6.88% | 2,000 | 47,080 | ||||||
Qwest Corp., 7.00% | 2,500 | 61,775 | ||||||
Qwest Corp., 7.00% | 5,000 | 118,750 | ||||||
Telephone & Data Systems, Inc., 7.00% | 4,000 | 101,120 | ||||||
United States Cellular Corp., 7.25% | 2,500 | 64,800 | ||||||
United States Cellular Corp., 7.25% | 2,000 | 51,440 | ||||||
579,835 | ||||||||
Utilities 0.18% | ||||||||
DTE Energy Co., Series B, 5.38% | 2,000 | 50,940 | ||||||
Entergy Mississippi, Inc., 4.90% | 5,000 | 125,750 | ||||||
176,690 | ||||||||
Total Preferred Stocks | 4,141,332 | |||||||
Total Investments — 100.10% | ||||||||
(Cost $60,018,361) | 101,196,830 | |||||||
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (0.10)% | (104,165 | ) | ||||||
|
| |||||||
NET ASSETS — 100.00% |
| $ | 101,092,665 |
* | Non-income producing security. |
ADR – American Depositary Receipt
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
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SPIRIT OF AMERICA MUNICIPAL TAX FREE BOND FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS | DECEMBER 31, 2017 |
Principal Amount | Market Value | |||||||
Municipal Bonds 99.15% | ||||||||
Alabama 0.11% | ||||||||
Cullman County Health Care Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 02/01/19 @ 100, (OID), 6.75%, 02/01/29 | $ | 100,000 | $ | 103,555 | ||||
Alaska 0.71% | ||||||||
Alaska Housing Finance Corp., State Single-Family Housing, Revenue Bonds, Callable 06/01/21 @ 100, (OID), 4.25%, 12/01/40 | 100,000 | 103,243 | ||||||
Alaska Housing Finance Corp., State Single-Family Housing, Revenue Bonds, Callable 06/01/21 @ 100, (OID), 4.13%, 12/01/37 | 100,000 | 102,891 | ||||||
Northern Tobacco Securitization Corp., Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 01/19/18 @ 100, (OID), 5.00%, 06/01/32 | 500,000 | 498,455 | ||||||
704,589 | ||||||||
Arizona 0.84% | ||||||||
Arizona Health Facilities Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 07/01/19 @ 100, (OID), 5.00%, 07/01/28 | 100,000 | 104,415 | ||||||
City of Phoenix, AZ, General Obligation Unlimited, Callable 07/01/26 @ 100, 5.00%, 07/01/27 | 500,000 | 617,525 | ||||||
State of Arizona Lottery Revenue, Public Improvements Revenue Bonds, Callable 01/01/20 @ 100, (AGM), 5.00%, 07/01/28 | 100,000 | 106,120 | ||||||
828,060 | ||||||||
California 3.72% | ||||||||
California Educational Facilities Authority, University & College Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 10/01/21 @ 100, (OID), 6.13%, 10/01/30 | 250,000 | 291,047 | ||||||
California State Public Works Board, Revenue Bonds, Callable 11/01/26 @ 100, 5.00%, 11/01/29 | 600,000 | 728,742 | ||||||
City of Los Angeles, CA Wastewater System Revenue, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 06/01/22 @ 100, (OID), 3.38%, 06/01/29 | 100,000 | 104,398 | ||||||
County of San Bernardino, CA, Refunding Bonds, Certificate of Participation, Callable 08/01/19 @ 100, 5.50%, 08/01/22 | 250,000 | 265,587 | ||||||
County of San Bernardino, CA, Refunding Bonds, Certificate of Participation, Callable 08/01/19 @ 100, (OID), 5.25%, 08/01/26 | 50,000 | 52,929 | ||||||
Los Angeles Community College District, General Obligation Unlimited, Callable 08/01/26 @ 100, 4.00%, 08/01/38 | 500,000 | 545,860 | ||||||
Regents of the University of California Medical Center Pooled Revenue, Revenue Bonds, Callable 05/15/26 @ 100, 4.00%, 05/15/37 | 145,000 | 155,321 | ||||||
State of California, Port, Airport & Marina Improvements, General Obligation Unlimited, Callable 11/01/20 @ 100, (OID), 5.25%, 11/01/30 | 250,000 | 274,905 | ||||||
State of California, General Obligation Unlimited, Callable 08/01/18 @ 100, (OID), 5.00%, 08/01/34 | 220,000 | 224,668 | ||||||
State of California, General Obligation Unlimited, Callable 08/01/18 @ 100, (OID), 5.00%, 08/01/34 | 280,000 | 285,942 | ||||||
State of California, General Obligation Unlimited, Callable 09/01/26 @ 100, 4.00%, 09/01/36 | 175,000 | 190,624 | ||||||
State of California, Public Improvements, General Obligation Unlimited, Callable 04/01/19 @ 100, (OID), 6.00%, 04/01/38 | 100,000 | 105,448 | ||||||
State of California, General Obligation Unlimited, Callable 08/01/25 @ 100, 5.00%, 08/01/29 | 250,000 | 300,735 | ||||||
Washington Township Health Care District, Hospital Improvements, General Obligation Unlimited, Callable 08/01/19 @ 100, (OID), 5.25%, 08/01/28 | 140,000 | 147,748 | ||||||
Washington Township Health Care District, Hospital Improvements, General Obligation Unlimited, Callable 08/01/19 @ 100, (OID), 5.00%, 08/01/20 | 20,000 | 21,068 | ||||||
3,695,022 |
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SPIRIT OF AMERICA MUNICIPAL TAX FREE BOND FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONT.) | DECEMBER 31, 2017 |
Principal Amount | Market Value | |||||||
Colorado 0.61% | ||||||||
Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 01/01/20 @ 100, 5.25%, 01/01/30 | $ | 100,000 | $ | 107,259 | ||||
Montrose Memorial Hospital, Inc., Hospital Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 01/31/18 @ 100, (OID), 6.00%, 12/01/33 | 500,000 | 501,125 | ||||||
608,384 | ||||||||
Connecticut 11.18% | ||||||||
City of New Haven, CT, General Obligation Unlimited, Callable 08/15/26 @ 100, 5.00%, 08/15/36 | 230,000 | 258,925 | ||||||
Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 05/15/21 @ 100, (GO OF AUTH), 3.35%, 05/15/28 | 250,000 | 255,243 | ||||||
Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 05/15/21 @ 100, 3.25%, 11/15/27 | 150,000 | 153,194 | ||||||
Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 11/15/21 @ 100, (OID), 3.30%, 11/15/37 | 250,000 | 252,258 | ||||||
Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, Multi-Family Housing, Revenue Bonds, Callable 05/15/21 @ 100, (GO OF AUTH), 4.63%, 11/15/41 | 215,000 | 224,798 | ||||||
Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 05/15/20 @ 100, (GO OF AUTH), 4.88%, 11/15/46 | 100,000 | 104,526 | ||||||
Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, State Single-Family Housing, Revenue Bonds, Callable 05/15/21 @ 100, 3.50%, 05/15/31 | 250,000 | 256,205 | ||||||
Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, Multi-Family Housing, Revenue Bonds, Callable 11/15/25 @ 100, 3.25%, 11/15/36 | 250,000 | 254,170 | ||||||
Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Callable 05/15/27 @ 100, 3.40%, 11/15/37 | 25,000 | 25,599 | ||||||
Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 05/15/22 @ 100, 3.05%, 05/15/31 | 250,000 | 252,560 | ||||||
Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, State Single-Family Housing, Revenue Bonds, Callable 05/15/21 @ 100, 3.75%, 11/15/35 | 500,000 | 511,460 | ||||||
Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, State Single-Family Housing, Revenue Bonds, Callable 05/15/21 @ 100, 3.88%, 11/15/38 | 540,000 | 555,752 | ||||||
Connecticut State Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Hospital Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 07/01/22 @ 100, (OID), 4.50%, 07/01/38 | 500,000 | 529,675 | ||||||
Connecticut State Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Hospital Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 07/01/22 @ 100, 5.00%, 07/01/42 | 500,000 | 543,395 | ||||||
Connecticut State Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Hospital Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 07/01/22 @ 100, (OID), 4.25%, 07/01/31 | 500,000 | 529,195 | ||||||
Connecticut State Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Callable 07/01/18 @ 100, (OID), 5.00%, 07/01/37 | 150,000 | 152,675 | ||||||
Connecticut State Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Hospital Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 07/01/24 @ 100, 5.00%, 07/01/34 | 100,000 | 112,876 | ||||||
Connecticut State Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Hospital Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 07/01/21 @ 100, (AGM) (OID), 4.00%, 07/01/37 | 250,000 | 257,565 | ||||||
Connecticut State Health & Educational Facilities Authority, University & College Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 07/01/20 @ 100, 5.00%, 07/01/28 | 100,000 | 107,138 | ||||||
Connecticut State Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Callable 07/01/26 @ 100, 5.00%, 07/01/34 | 250,000 | 290,502 | ||||||
Connecticut State Health & Educational Facilities Authority, University & College Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 07/01/20 @ 100, (OID), 5.00%, 07/01/40 | 125,000 | 135,129 | ||||||
Connecticut State Health & Educational Facilities Authority, University & College Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 07/01/20 @ 100, (OID), 4.75%, 07/01/30 | 100,000 | 107,494 | ||||||
Connecticut State Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Callable 07/01/18 @ 100, (BHAC-CR) (NATL-RE) (OID), 5.00%, 07/01/37 | 95,000 | 96,694 |
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Connecticut State Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Callable 07/01/18 @ 100, (BHAC-CR) (NATL-RE) (OID), 5.00%, 07/01/37 | $ | 5,000 | $ | 5,091 | ||||
Connecticut State Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Healthcare, Hospital, & Nursing Home Improvements, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 07/01/21 @ 100, 5.00%, 07/01/32 | 440,000 | 477,334 | ||||||
Connecticut State Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Private Primary Schools, Revenue Bonds, Callable 07/01/22 @ 100, 4.00%, 07/01/33 | 100,000 | 103,409 | ||||||
State of Connecticut, General Obligation Unlimited, 5.00%, 06/15/24 | 250,000 | 288,300 | ||||||
State of Connecticut, General Obligation Unlimited, Callable 03/15/26 @ 100, 5.00%, 03/15/31 | 500,000 | 570,245 | ||||||
State of Connecticut, Public Improvements, General Obligation Unlimited, Callable 04/15/22 @ 100, 4.00%, 04/15/32 | 250,000 | 258,748 | ||||||
State of Connecticut, General Obligation Unlimited, Callable 11/15/25 @ 100, 5.00%, 11/15/26 | 250,000 | 291,850 | ||||||
State of Connecticut, General Obligation Unlimited, Callable 03/15/26 @ 100, 4.00%, 03/15/36 | 500,000 | 527,155 | ||||||
State of Connecticut, General Obligation Unlimited, Callable 04/15/27 @ 100, 5.00%, 04/15/32 | 500,000 | 576,105 | ||||||
State of Connecticut, Public Improvements, General Obligation Unlimited, Callable 03/01/24 @ 100, (OID), 4.00%, 03/01/33 | 400,000 | 418,208 | ||||||
State of Connecticut, General Obligation Unlimited, 5.00%, 11/01/20 | 100,000 | 108,033 | ||||||
State of Connecticut, General Obligation Unlimited, Callable 06/15/25 @ 100, 5.00%, 06/15/28 | 250,000 | 286,750 | ||||||
State of Connecticut Special Tax Revenue, Public Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 01/01/23 @ 100, 5.00%, 01/01/28 | 445,000 | 494,942 | ||||||
State of Connecticut Special Tax Revenue, Highway Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 11/01/20 @ 100, 5.00%, 11/01/22 | 100,000 | 108,004 | ||||||
State of Connecticut Special Tax Revenue, Highway Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 10/01/23 @ 100, 5.00%, 10/01/30 | 250,000 | 279,410 | ||||||
University of Connecticut, University & College Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 02/15/24 @ 100, 5.00%, 02/15/34 | 250,000 | 280,715 | ||||||
University of Connecticut, University & College Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 02/15/20 @ 100, (GO OF UNIVERSITY), 5.00%, 02/15/28 | 50,000 | 52,815 | ||||||
11,094,142 | ||||||||
District of Columbia 1.63% | ||||||||
District of Columbia, Hospital Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 07/15/18 @ 101, (AGM), 5.45%, 07/15/35 | 490,000 | 504,778 | ||||||
District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency, State Multi-Family Housing, Revenue Bonds, Callable 06/15/23 @ 100, (Fannie Mae), 4.45%, 06/15/31 | 320,000 | 339,485 | ||||||
District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency, State Single-Family Housing, Revenue Bonds, Callable 12/01/21 @ 100, (Fannie Mae), 4.90%, 06/01/40 | 280,000 | 305,298 | ||||||
District of Columbia Water & Sewer Authority, Revenue Bonds, Callable 04/01/26 @ 100, 5.00%, 10/01/34 | 150,000 | 177,287 | ||||||
District of Columbia Water & Sewer Authority, Revenue Bonds, Callable 04/01/26 @ 100, 5.00%, 10/01/36 | 250,000 | 294,460 | ||||||
1,621,308 | ||||||||
Florida 7.55% | ||||||||
Central Florida Expressway Authority, Revenue Bonds, Callable 07/01/26 @ 100, 4.00%, 07/01/35 | 150,000 | 162,344 | ||||||
Citizens Property Insurance Corp., Miscellaneous Purposes, Revenue Bonds, 4.75%, 06/01/20 | 150,000 | 160,173 | ||||||
City of Miami, FL, Parking Facility Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 07/01/20 @ 100, (AGM) (OID), 5.25%, 07/01/39 | 125,000 | 134,141 | ||||||
City of Miami, FL, Parking Facility Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 07/01/20 @ 100, (AGM) (OID), 5.25%, 07/01/35 | 105,000 | 112,785 | ||||||
City of Miami, FL Parking System Revenue, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 10/01/19 @ 100, (OID), 5.35%, 10/01/39 | 500,000 | 527,320 |
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City of Orlando, FL, Public Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 10/01/24 @ 100, 5.00%, 10/01/46 | $ | 1,000,000 | $ | 1,161,650 | ||||
County of Miami-Dade, FL, Hospital Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 06/01/19 @ 100, (OID), 5.75%, 06/01/39 | 110,000 | 116,502 | ||||||
County of Miami-Dade, FL, Recreational Facility Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 10/01/19 @ 100, (OID), 5.38%, 10/01/28 | 250,000 | 264,562 | ||||||
County of Miami-Dade, FL, Public Improvements, General Obligation Unlimited, Callable 07/01/18 @ 100, (OID), 5.63%, 07/01/38 | 250,000 | 255,225 | ||||||
Escambia County Health Facilities Authority, Hospital Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 08/15/20 @ 100, (OID), 5.50%, 08/15/24 | 250,000 | 273,375 | ||||||
Escambia County Health Facilities Authority, Hospital Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 08/15/20 @ 100, (OID), 5.75%, 08/15/29 | 160,000 | 174,758 | ||||||
Florida Gulf Coast University Financing Corp., University & College Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 02/01/21 @ 100, 5.00%, 02/01/28 | 100,000 | 108,039 | ||||||
Florida Higher Educational Facilities Financial Authority, University & College Improvements, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 04/01/21 @ 100, (OID), 6.00%, 04/01/26 | 130,000 | 144,261 | ||||||
Florida Housing Finance Corp., State Single-Family Housing, Revenue Bonds, Callable 07/01/19 @ 100, (Freddie Mac) (Fannie Mae) (Ginnie Mae), 5.00%, 07/01/39 | 65,000 | 67,592 | ||||||
Florida Municipal Loan Council, Water Utility Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 10/01/21 @ 100, (AGM) (OID), 5.25%, 10/01/33 | 100,000 | 110,371 | ||||||
Florida Municipal Loan Council, Water Utility Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 10/01/21 @ 100, (AGM) (OID), 5.50%, 10/01/41 | 100,000 | 111,376 | ||||||
FSU Financial Assistance, Inc., State Single-Family Housing, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 10/01/22 @ 100, 5.00%, 10/01/30 | 500,000 | 558,900 | ||||||
Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, Port, Airport & Marina Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 10/01/20 @ 100, 5.00%, 10/01/25 | 200,000 | 217,450 | ||||||
Hillsborough County Industrial Development Authority, School Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 02/05/18 @ 100, 5.13%, 05/15/37 | 250,000 | 250,063 | ||||||
JEA Water & Sewer System Revenue, Revenue Bonds, Callable 02/05/18 @ 100, (OID), 3.88%, 10/01/37 | 250,000 | 250,148 | ||||||
Miami-Dade County Aviation Revenue, Revenue Bonds, Callable 10/01/20 @ 100, (OID), 5.25%, 10/01/30 | 35,000 | 38,347 | ||||||
Miami-Dade County Aviation Revenue, Revenue Bonds, Callable 10/01/20 @ 100, (OID), 5.25%, 10/01/30 | 115,000 | 125,187 | ||||||
Miami-Dade County Educational Facilities Authority, University & College Improvements, Revenue Bonds, (AMBAC), 5.25%, 04/01/31 | 260,000 | 324,834 | ||||||
North Sumter County Utility Dependent District, Water & Utility Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 10/01/20 @ 100, (AGM) (OID), 5.38%, 10/01/40 | 400,000 | 435,192 | ||||||
Orange County Health Facilities Authority, Hospital Improvements, Revenue Bonds, 5.25%, 10/01/19 | 160,000 | 169,376 | ||||||
Palm Beach County School District, Refunding Bonds, Certificate of Participation, Callable 08/01/21 @ 100, 5.00%, 08/01/24 | 45,000 | 50,083 | ||||||
School Board of Miami-Dade County/The, Certificate of Participation, Callable 02/01/26 @ 100, 4.00%, 02/01/33 | 1,000,000 | 1,077,200 | ||||||
Tampa-Hillsborough County Expressway Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 07/01/22 @ 100, 5.00%, 07/01/37 | 100,000 | 111,105 | ||||||
7,492,359 | ||||||||
Georgia 1.51% | ||||||||
Albany-Dougherty Inner City Authority, University & College Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 07/01/20 @ 100, 5.00%, 07/01/35 | 250,000 | 265,897 | ||||||
Albany-Dougherty Payroll Development Authority, University & College Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 06/15/20 @ 100, (AGM) (OID), 5.50%, 06/15/36 | 325,000 | 352,550 |
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City of Atlanta, GA Water and Wastewater Revenue, Revenue Bonds, Callable 11/01/19 @ 100, (AGM) (OID), 5.38%, 11/01/39 | $ | 85,000 | $ | 90,311 | ||||
City of Atlanta, GA Water and Wastewater Revenue, Revenue Bonds, Callable 11/01/19 @ 100, (AGM) (OID), 5.38%, 11/01/39 | 165,000 | 176,327 | ||||||
Fulton County Development Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 10/01/22 @ 100, (OID), 4.25%, 10/01/37 | 100,000 | 105,667 | ||||||
Fulton County Development Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds, 5.00%, 10/01/22 | 150,000 | 169,541 | ||||||
Fulton County Development Authority, University & College Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 04/01/21 @ 100, (OID), 5.75%, 10/01/31 | 50,000 | 55,693 | ||||||
Fulton County Development Authority, University & College Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 04/01/21 @ 100, (OID), 5.75%, 10/01/41 | 250,000 | 278,132 | ||||||
1,494,118 | ||||||||
Hawaii 0.04% | ||||||||
Hawai’i Pacific Health, Hospital Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 07/01/20 @ 100, (OID), 5.75%, 07/01/40 | 40,000 | 43,465 | ||||||
Illinois 1.46% |
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Illinois Finance Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 02/15/20 @ 100, (OID), 6.00%, 08/15/38 | 175,000 | 190,614 | ||||||
Illinois Finance Authority, Hospital Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 08/15/21 @ 100, (OID), 5.88%, 08/15/34 | 100,000 | 113,348 | ||||||
Illinois Finance Authority, Hospital Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 08/15/18 @ 100, (OID), 5.25%, 08/15/47 | 250,000 | 255,993 | ||||||
Illinois Finance Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 02/15/20 @ 100, (OID), 5.50%, 08/15/24 | 215,000 | 231,957 | ||||||
Railsplitter Tobacco Settlement Authority, Public Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 06/01/21 @ 100, (OID), 6.00%, 06/01/28 | 250,000 | 285,297 | ||||||
Railsplitter Tobacco Settlement Authority, Public Improvements, Revenue Bonds, (OID), 5.13%, 06/01/19 | 250,000 | 262,065 | ||||||
University of Illinois, University & College Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 04/01/21 @ 100, 5.50%, 04/01/31 | 100,000 | 109,945 | ||||||
1,449,219 | ||||||||
Indiana 2.87% | ||||||||
Indiana Finance Authority, Hospital Revenue, Revenue Bonds, Callable 05/01/19 @ 100, (OID), 5.75%, 05/01/31 | 20,000 | 21,131 | ||||||
Indiana Finance Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 12/01/19 @ 100, (OID), 5.25%, 12/01/38 | 265,000 | 283,452 | ||||||
Indiana Finance Authority, Hospital Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 11/01/19 @ 100, (OID), 5.25%, 11/01/39 | 250,000 | 267,162 | ||||||
Indiana Finance Authority, Hospital Revenue, Revenue Bonds, Callable 05/01/19 @ 100, (OID), 5.75%, 05/01/31 | 95,000 | 100,053 | ||||||
Town of Munster, IN, Public Improvements, Tax Allocation Bonds, Callable 07/15/21 @ 100, (OID), 5.13%, 01/15/31 | 2,000,000 | 2,173,640 | ||||||
2,845,438 | ||||||||
Iowa 0.63% | ||||||||
Iowa Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Callable 08/15/19 @ 100, (OID), 5.38%, 08/15/29 | 300,000 | 318,147 | ||||||
State of Iowa, Revenue Bonds, Callable 06/01/26 @ 100, 5.00%, 06/01/27 | 250,000 | 304,765 | ||||||
622,912 |
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Kansas 0.27% | ||||||||
Kansas Development Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Callable 01/01/20 @ 100, 5.00%, 01/01/35 | $ | 35,000 | $ | 37,220 | ||||
Kansas Development Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Callable 01/01/20 @ 100, 5.00%, 01/01/35 | 215,000 | 228,943 | ||||||
266,163 | ||||||||
Kentucky 0.35% | ||||||||
Kentucky Municipal Power Agency, Electric Lights & Power Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 09/01/20 @ 100, (AGM), 5.00%, 09/01/23 | 325,000 | 350,662 | ||||||
Louisiana 0.90% |
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Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities & Community Development Authority, Sewer Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 02/01/23 @ 100, (OID), 4.00%, 02/01/48 | 500,000 | 519,315 | ||||||
Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities & Community Development Authority, Sewer Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 02/01/23 @ 100, 5.00%, 02/01/35 | 100,000 | 110,693 | ||||||
Louisiana Public Facilities Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 07/01/19 @ 100, (OID), 6.00%, 07/01/29 | 250,000 | 267,180 | ||||||
897,188 | ||||||||
Maine 1.15% | ||||||||
Maine Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 07/01/22 @ 100, (OID), 3.63%, 07/01/41 | 500,000 | 513,895 | ||||||
Maine State Housing Authority, State Single-Family Housing, Revenue Bonds, Callable 11/15/22 @ 100, 4.50%, 11/15/37 | 250,000 | 264,270 | ||||||
Maine State Housing Authority, State Single-Family Housing, Revenue Bonds, Callable 11/15/24 @ 100, 3.75%, 11/15/44 | 100,000 | 101,940 | ||||||
Maine State Housing Authority, State Single-Family Housing, Revenue Bonds, Callable 11/15/22 @ 100, 3.45%, 11/15/32 | 100,000 | 102,427 | ||||||
Maine State Housing Authority, State Single-Family Housing, Revenue Bonds, Callable 11/15/22 @ 100, 3.60%, 11/15/36 | 100,000 | 101,934 | ||||||
Maine Turnpike Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 07/01/25 @ 100, 5.00%, 07/01/26 | 50,000 | 60,084 | ||||||
1,144,550 | ||||||||
Maryland 1.71% | ||||||||
Maryland Community Development Administration, State Single-Family Housing, Revenue Bonds, Callable 09/01/18 @ 100, 4.75%, 09/01/39 | 250,000 | 253,290 | ||||||
Maryland Economic Development Corp., Port, Airport & Marina Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 06/01/20 @ 100, (OID), 5.75%, 06/01/35 | 445,000 | 487,168 | ||||||
Maryland Economic Development Corp., Port, Airport & Marina Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 06/01/20 @ 100, (OID), 5.38%, 06/01/25 | 500,000 | 542,975 | ||||||
Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Hospital Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 05/15/20 @ 100, (OID), 4.63%, 05/15/35 | 60,000 | 64,024 | ||||||
Montgomery County Housing Opportunities Commission, Revenue Bonds, Callable 01/01/22 @ 100, (Freddie Mac) (Fannie Mae) (Ginnie Mae), 3.63%, 07/01/33 | 345,000 | 353,408 | ||||||
1,700,865 | ||||||||
Massachusetts 2.64% | ||||||||
Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 01/01/20 @ 100, (OID), 5.25%, 01/01/29 | 40,000 | 42,007 | ||||||
Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 01/01/20 @ 100, (OID), 5.20%, 01/01/27 | 95,000 | 98,894 |
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Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Healthcare, Hospital, & Nursing Home Improvements, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 07/01/20 @ 100, (OID), 5.00%, 07/01/30 | $ | 130,000 | $ | 139,542 | ||||
Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds, 4.25%, 07/01/18 | 150,000 | 151,289 | ||||||
Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Callable 12/01/26 @ 100, 3.25%, 12/01/32 | 250,000 | 254,460 | ||||||
Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Callable 12/01/26 @ 100, 3.75%, 12/01/37 | 250,000 | 257,550 | ||||||
Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Callable 12/01/27 @ 100, 3.25%, 12/01/32 | 200,000 | 201,518 | ||||||
Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Callable 12/01/26 @ 100, 3.55%, 12/01/37 | 250,000 | 254,785 | ||||||
Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Callable 06/01/26 @ 100, 3.15%, 12/01/26 | 120,000 | 126,013 | ||||||
Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency, State Multi-Family Housing, Revenue Bonds, Callable 06/01/19 @ 100, 5.13%, 12/01/39 | 100,000 | 102,553 | ||||||
Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency, State Multi-Family Housing, Revenue Bonds, Callable 06/01/19 @ 100, 4.85%, 12/01/29 | 100,000 | 104,343 | ||||||
Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Callable 12/01/25 @ 100, 3.25%, 12/01/36 | 575,000 | 578,185 | ||||||
Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency, State Multi-Family Housing, Revenue Bonds, Callable 06/01/20 @ 100, (FHA) (INS), 5.25%, 12/01/35 | 175,000 | 188,111 | ||||||
Massachusetts School Building Authority, Revenue Bonds, Callable 08/15/25 @ 100, 5.00%, 08/15/26 | 100,000 | 122,043 | ||||||
2,621,293 | ||||||||
Michigan 3.32% | ||||||||
Michigan Public Educational Facilities Authority, School Improvements, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 02/05/18 @ 100, 6.00%, 12/01/35 | 500,000 | 483,475 | ||||||
Michigan State Building Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 10/15/21 @ 100, (OID), 5.38%, 10/15/36 | 100,000 | 112,274 | ||||||
Michigan State Building Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 10/15/21 @ 100, (OID), 5.20%, 10/15/31 | 750,000 | 838,755 | ||||||
Michigan State Housing Development Authority, State Multi-Family Housing, Revenue Bonds, Callable 04/01/22 @ 100, (GO OF AUTH), 4.50%, 10/01/36 | 710,000 | 745,273 | ||||||
Michigan Tobacco Settlement Finance Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 06/01/18 @ 100, (OID), 6.88%, 06/01/42 | 250,000 | 252,340 | ||||||
Michigan Tobacco Settlement Finance Authority, Miscellaneous Purposes, Revenue Bonds, Callable 01/19/18 @ 100, (OID), 6.00%, 06/01/48 | 595,000 | 594,970 | ||||||
Royal Oak Hospital Finance Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 08/01/19 @ 100, 6.38%, 08/01/29 | 250,000 | 268,032 | ||||||
3,295,119 | ||||||||
Mississippi 0.27% | ||||||||
Mississippi Hospital Equipment & Facilities Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 01/01/20 @ 100, 5.25%, 01/01/30 | 250,000 | 263,877 | ||||||
Missouri 0.99% |
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Hanley Road Corridor Transportation Development District, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 10/01/19 @ 100, (OID), 5.88%, 10/01/36 | 275,000 | 287,034 | ||||||
Health & Educational Facilities Authority of the State of Missouri, Healthcare, Hospital & Nursing Home Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 11/15/22 @ 100, (OID), 3.75%, 11/15/39 | 100,000 | 102,412 | ||||||
Health & Educational Facilities Authority of the State of Missouri, Healthcare, Hospital & Nursing Home Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 11/15/24 @ 100, (OID), 4.00%, 11/15/45 | 500,000 | 525,415 | ||||||
Missouri Housing Development Commission, State Single-Family Housing, Revenue Bonds, Callable 09/01/19 @ 100, (Freddie Mac) (Fannie Mae) (Ginnie Mae), 4.70%, 03/01/35 | 65,000 | 67,935 | ||||||
982,796 |
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Nebraska 0.28% | ||||||||
Nebraska Public Power District, Electric Lights & Power Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 01/01/22 @ 100, 5.00%, 01/01/25 | $ | 250,000 | $ | 279,777 | ||||
Nevada 0.88% |
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City of Reno, NV, Revenue Bonds, Callable 06/01/18 @ 100, (AMBAC) (OID), 5.50%, 06/01/28 | 45,000 | 45,732 | ||||||
City of Reno, NV, Revenue Bonds, Callable 06/01/18 @ 100, (AMBAC) (OID), 5.50%, 06/01/28 | 5,000 | 5,082 | ||||||
Nevada Housing Division, State Single-Family Housing, Revenue Bonds, Callable 04/01/20 @ 100, (Ginnie Mae), 4.40%, 04/01/27 | 30,000 | 30,964 | ||||||
Nevada System of Higher Education, Certificate of Participation, Callable 07/01/26 @ 100, 4.00%, 07/01/27 | 700,000 | 788,466 | ||||||
870,244 | ||||||||
New Hampshire 0.11% | ||||||||
New Hampshire Health and Education Facilities Authority Act, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 10/01/19 @ 100, (FHA), 6.25%, 04/01/26 | 100,000 | 107,533 | ||||||
New Jersey 9.64% |
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Borough of Seaside Heights, NJ, General Obligation Unlimited, Callable 04/01/25 @ 100, 4.00%, 04/01/26 | 125,000 | 137,699 | ||||||
Essex County Improvement Authority, Public Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 11/01/20 @ 100, (AGM) (OID), 5.75%, 11/01/30 | 250,000 | 277,392 | ||||||
Hudson County Improvement Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds, (AGM), 5.40%, 10/01/25 | 150,000 | 180,216 | ||||||
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Callable 03/01/22 @ 100, 5.00%, 03/01/25 | 1,000,000 | 1,080,090 | ||||||
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 03/01/21 @ 100, (State Appropriation) (OID), 5.25%, 09/01/26 | 920,000 | 987,123 | ||||||
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Improvements, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 03/01/23 @ 100, 5.00%, 03/01/31 | 300,000 | 323,418 | ||||||
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, University & College Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 06/15/23 @ 100, 5.00%, 06/15/30 | 250,000 | 286,317 | ||||||
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 06/15/20 @ 100, 5.00%, 12/15/32 | 100,000 | 104,665 | ||||||
New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Callable 07/01/18 @ 100, (OID), 5.00%, 07/01/27 | 15,000 | 15,287 | ||||||
New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Callable 07/01/18 @ 100, (OID), 5.00%, 07/01/27 | 260,000 | 264,636 | ||||||
New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, Hospital Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 10/01/19 @ 100, (State Appropriation) (OID), 5.75%, 10/01/31 | 545,000 | 579,945 | ||||||
New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 07/01/21 @ 100, (OID), 6.00%, 07/01/37 | 200,000 | 229,276 | ||||||
New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Callable 12/01/20 @ 100, (OID), 5.00%, 12/01/36 | 65,000 | 69,629 | ||||||
New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 12/01/19 @ 100, 5.25%, 12/01/32 | 100,000 | 105,598 | ||||||
New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 12/01/19 @ 100, 5.25%, 12/01/28 | 145,000 | 153,907 | ||||||
New Jersey Housing & Mortgage Finance Agency, State Single-Family Housing, Revenue Bonds, Callable 04/01/19 @ 100, 5.00%, 10/01/34 | 65,000 | 67,054 | ||||||
New Jersey Housing & Mortgage Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Callable 11/01/25 @ 100, 3.50%, 11/01/36 | 500,000 | 511,695 |
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Principal Amount | Market Value | |||||||
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New Jersey Housing & Mortgage Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Callable 11/01/25 @ 100, 3.90%, 11/01/50 | $ | 175,000 | $ | 180,236 | ||||
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Revenue Bonds, 5.00%, 06/15/21 | 150,000 | 161,702 | ||||||
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Transit Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 06/15/21 @ 100, (State Appropriation), 5.00%, 06/15/22 | 150,000 | 162,423 | ||||||
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Transit Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 06/15/21 @ 100, (State Appropriation) (OID), 5.25%, 06/15/31 | 220,000 | 236,328 | ||||||
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Transit Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 06/15/22 @ 100, 5.00%, 06/15/38 | 1,000,000 | 1,066,820 | ||||||
New Jersey Turnpike Authority, Highway Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 07/01/22 @ 100, 5.00%, 01/01/31 | 200,000 | 227,512 | ||||||
New Jersey Turnpike Authority, Revenue Bonds, Callable 01/01/23 @ 100, 5.00%, 01/01/29 | 500,000 | 570,705 | ||||||
Newark Housing Authority, Public Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 12/01/19 @ 100, 6.75%, 12/01/38 | 750,000 | 822,247 | ||||||
State of New Jersey, Public Improvements, General Obligation Unlimited, Callable 06/01/25 @ 100, 4.00%, 06/01/34 | 250,000 | 259,250 | ||||||
Tenafly School District, Refunding Bonds, General Obligation Unlimited, Callable 07/15/22 @ 100, (OID), 3.00%, 07/15/30 | 250,000 | 252,645 | ||||||
Tenafly School District, Refunding Bonds, General Obligation Unlimited, Callable 07/15/22 @ 100, (OID), 3.00%, 07/15/29 | 250,000 | 252,858 | ||||||
9,566,673 | ||||||||
New Mexico 1.61% | ||||||||
New Mexico Hospital Equipment Loan Council, Hospital Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 08/01/19 @ 100, 5.13%, 08/01/35 | 445,000 | 469,551 | ||||||
New Mexico Hospital Equipment Loan Council, Hospital Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 08/01/19 @ 100, (OID), 5.00%, 08/01/39 | 225,000 | 236,977 | ||||||
New Mexico Hospital Equipment Loan Council, Hospital Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 08/01/22 @ 100, (OID), 4.00%, 08/01/42 | 500,000 | 519,100 | ||||||
New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Callable 03/01/22 @ 100, (Freddie Mac) (Fannie Mae) (Ginnie Mae) (GTD) (INS), 3.25%, 09/01/27 | 110,000 | 112,823 | ||||||
New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Callable 03/01/22 @ 100, (Freddie Mac) (Fannie Mae) (Ginnie Mae) (GTD) (INS), 3.55%, 09/01/32 | 175,000 | 179,365 | ||||||
Village of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 09/01/20 @ 100, (OID), 4.50%, 09/01/40 | 75,000 | 77,021 | ||||||
1,594,837 | ||||||||
New York 21.65% | ||||||||
Hudson Yards Infrastructure Corp., Revenue Bonds, Callable 02/15/21 @ 100, 5.25%, 02/15/47 | 10,000 | 11,086 | ||||||
Hudson Yards Infrastructure Corp., Revenue Bonds, Callable 02/15/21 @ 100, 5.25%, 02/15/47 | 190,000 | 205,390 | ||||||
Hudson Yards Infrastructure Corp., Public Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 02/15/21 @ 100, 5.75%, 02/15/47 | 150,000 | 168,314 | ||||||
Hudson Yards Infrastructure Corp., Public Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 02/15/21 @ 100, 5.75%, 02/15/47 | 100,000 | 110,221 | ||||||
Long Island Power Authority, Electric Lights & Power Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 05/01/21 @ 100, (AGM), 5.00%, 05/01/36 | 125,000 | 138,374 | ||||||
Long Island Power Authority, Electric Lights & Power Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 04/01/19 @ 100, (OID), 5.75%, 04/01/39 | 250,000 | 263,107 | ||||||
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Transit Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 05/15/23 @ 100, 5.00%, 11/15/33 | 100,000 | 113,393 | ||||||
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Transit Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 11/15/21 @ 100, 5.00%, 11/15/36 | 250,000 | 281,142 |
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Principal Amount | Market Value | |||||||
New York (cont.) | ||||||||
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Transit Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 11/15/21 @ 100, (OID), 5.00%, 11/15/37 | $ | 250,000 | $ | 279,647 | ||||
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Callable 11/15/21 @ 100, (OID), 4.75%, 11/15/36 | 110,000 | 119,276 | ||||||
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Callable 11/15/21 @ 100, (OID), 4.75%, 11/15/36 | 140,000 | 156,134 | ||||||
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, 5.00%, 11/15/28 | 250,000 | 312,930 | ||||||
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 11/15/23 @ 100, 5.25%, 11/15/28 | 50,000 | 59,348 | ||||||
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Transit Improvements, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 05/15/25 @ 100, 5.00%, 11/15/28 | 250,000 | 302,080 | ||||||
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Callable 11/15/27 @ 100, 5.00%, 11/15/37 | 250,000 | 302,155 | ||||||
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Callable 11/15/27 @ 100, 5.00%, 11/15/35 | 250,000 | 303,367 | ||||||
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Transit Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 11/15/20 @ 100, (OID), 5.25%, 11/15/34 | 500,000 | 550,335 | ||||||
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Transit Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 05/15/23 @ 100, 5.00%, 11/15/32 | 500,000 | 582,045 | ||||||
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Callable 11/15/25 @ 100, 5.25%, 11/15/28 | 500,000 | 607,180 | ||||||
Monroe County Industrial Development Corp., Hospital Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 02/15/21 @ 100, (INS), 5.75%, 08/15/35 | 250,000 | 284,115 | ||||||
New York City Housing Development Corp., Local Multi-Family Housing, Revenue Bonds, 5.00%, 05/01/20 | 150,000 | 161,498 | ||||||
New York City Housing Development Corp., Local Multi-Family Housing, Revenue Bonds, Callable 11/01/20 @ 100, 4.75%, 05/01/41 | 250,000 | 263,855 | ||||||
New York City Housing Development Corp., Local Multi-Family Housing, Revenue Bonds, Callable 05/01/20 @ 100, 4.85%, 11/01/35 | 250,000 | 266,160 | ||||||
New York City Housing Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Callable 11/01/25 @ 100, 3.60%, 11/01/31 | 250,000 | 259,680 | ||||||
New York City Housing Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Callable 05/01/25 @ 100, 3.10%, 11/01/32 | 250,000 | 250,320 | ||||||
New York City Housing Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Callable 02/01/26 @ 100, 3.50%, 11/01/32 | 150,000 | 155,016 | ||||||
New York City Housing Development Corp., Local Multi-Family Housing, Revenue Bonds, Callable 11/01/19 @ 100, 4.95%, 05/01/47 | 500,000 | 528,925 | ||||||
New York City Housing Development Corp., Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 05/01/19 @ 100, 4.80%, 05/01/36 | 250,000 | 256,183 | ||||||
New York City Housing Development Corp., Local Multi-Family Housing, Revenue Bonds, Callable 05/01/19 @ 100, 4.60%, 11/01/29 | 100,000 | 102,432 | ||||||
New York City Housing Development Corp., Local Multi-Family Housing, Revenue Bonds, Callable 03/16/20 @ 100, 4.90%, 11/01/40 | 250,000 | 258,893 | ||||||
New York City Housing Development Corp., Local Multi-Family Housing, Revenue Bonds, Callable 05/01/19 @ 100, 4.75%, 11/01/29 | 100,000 | 102,626 | ||||||
New York City Housing Development Corp., Local Multi-Family Housing, Revenue Bonds, Callable 05/01/19 @ 100, 4.85%, 05/01/41 | 250,000 | 260,307 | ||||||
New York City Industrial Development Agency, Recreational Facility Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 02/05/18 @ 100, (FGIC), 5.00%, 03/01/31 | 145,000 | 145,990 | ||||||
New York City Industrial Development Agency, Recreational Facility Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 01/01/19 @ 100, (OID), 6.50%, 01/01/46 | 650,000 | 680,569 | ||||||
New York City Industrial Development Agency, Recreational Facility Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 02/05/18 @ 100, (NATL-RE), 5.00%, 03/01/36 | 115,000 | 116,308 | ||||||
New York City Industrial Development Agency, Recreational Facility Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 02/05/18 @ 100, (FGIC), 5.00%, 03/01/46 | 1,500,000 | 1,507,860 |
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONT.) | DECEMBER 31, 2017 |
Principal Amount | Market Value | |||||||
New York (cont.) | ||||||||
New York City Industrial Development Agency, Recreational Facility Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 02/05/18 @ 100, (FGIC) (OID), 4.50%, 03/01/39 | $ | 100,000 | $ | 100,090 | ||||
New York City Transitional Finance Authority Building Aid Revenue, Revenue Bonds, Callable 01/15/25 @ 100, (State Aid Withholding), 5.00%, 07/15/35 | 500,000 | 588,625 | ||||||
New York City Transitional Finance Authority Building Aid Revenue, Public Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 01/15/25 @ 100, (State Aid Withholding), 5.00%, 07/15/27 | 250,000 | 298,075 | ||||||
New York City Transitional Finance Authority Building Aid Revenue, School Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 01/15/19 @ 100, (State Aid Withholding) (OID), 5.38%, 01/15/34 | 250,000 | 260,210 | ||||||
New York City Transitional Finance Authority Building Aid Revenue, Revenue Bonds, Callable 01/15/26 @ 100, 5.00%, 07/15/31 | 750,000 | 888,690 | ||||||
New York City Transitional Finance Authority Future Tax Secured Revenue, Public Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 11/01/20 @ 100, (OID), 5.00%, 11/01/33 | 500,000 | 543,475 | ||||||
New York City Transitional Finance Authority Future Tax Secured Revenue, Public Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 08/01/26 @ 100, 4.00%, 08/01/35 | 100,000 | 109,172 | ||||||
New York City Transitional Finance Authority Future Tax Secured Revenue, Public Improvements, Revenue Bonds, 5.00%, 08/01/21 | 100,000 | 111,517 | ||||||
New York City Transitional Finance Authority Future Tax Secured Revenue, Public Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 08/01/25 @ 100, 5.00%, 08/01/27 | 25,000 | 30,132 | ||||||
New York City Transitional Finance Authority Future Tax Secured Revenue, Public Improvements, Revenue Bonds, 5.00%, 08/01/24 | 100,000 | 119,150 | ||||||
New York City Transitional Finance Authority Future Tax Secured Revenue, Public Improvements, Revenue Bonds, 5.00%, 08/01/23 | 100,000 | 116,793 | ||||||
New York City Water & Sewer System, Revenue Bonds, Callable 06/15/27 @ 100, 5.00%, 06/15/32 | 100,000 | 121,488 | ||||||
New York City Water & Sewer System, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 12/15/21 @ 100, 5.00%, 06/15/45 | 250,000 | 276,740 | ||||||
New York Liberty Development Corp., Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 01/15/20 @ 100, 5.63%, 07/15/47 | 250,000 | 269,320 | ||||||
New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds, 5.00%, 08/15/21 | 100,000 | 111,489 | ||||||
New York State Dormitory Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 10/01/22 @ 100, (State Aid Withholding), 3.25%, 04/01/31 | 280,000 | 286,432 | ||||||
New York State Dormitory Authority, Hospital Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 05/01/19 @ 100, 5.50%, 05/01/30 | 500,000 | 526,185 | ||||||
New York State Dormitory Authority, University & College Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 07/01/21 @ 100, (OID), 5.25%, 07/01/31 | 40,000 | 44,812 | ||||||
New York State Dormitory Authority, University & College Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 07/01/19 @ 100, (INS) (OID), 5.25%, 07/01/33 | 200,000 | 210,798 | ||||||
New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds, Callable 07/01/18 @ 100, 5.25%, 07/01/48 | 750,000 | 764,025 | ||||||
New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds, 5.00%, 05/15/20 | 100,000 | 107,912 | ||||||
New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds, 5.00%, 05/15/22 | 165,000 | 187,744 | ||||||
New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds, Callable 10/01/20 @ 100, 4.75%, 10/01/40 | 5,000 | 5,271 | ||||||
New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds, Callable 07/01/25 @ 100, 5.00%, 07/01/37 | 385,000 | 443,589 | ||||||
New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds, Callable 10/01/20 @ 100, 4.75%, 10/01/40 | 160,000 | 173,296 | ||||||
New York State Housing Finance Agency, State Multi-Family Housing, Revenue Bonds, Callable 05/01/20 @ 100, (SONYMA), 4.75%, 05/01/31 | 200,000 | 209,780 | ||||||
New York State Housing Finance Agency, State Multi-Family Housing, Revenue Bonds, Callable 05/01/19 @ 100, 4.85%, 11/01/41 | 205,000 | 209,793 | ||||||
New York State Housing Finance Agency, State Multi-Family Housing, Revenue Bonds, Callable 05/01/19 @ 100, 5.00%, 11/01/45 | 150,000 | 153,123 | ||||||
New York State Housing Finance Agency, State Multi-Family Housing, Revenue Bonds, Callable 05/01/20 @ 100, 4.85%, 11/01/36 | 100,000 | 103,714 | ||||||
New York State Housing Finance Agency, State Multi-Family Housing, Revenue Bonds, Callable 05/01/19 @ 100, 4.80%, 11/01/34 | 250,000 | 258,977 |
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONT.) | DECEMBER 31, 2017 |
Principal Amount | Market Value | |||||||
New York (cont.) | ||||||||
New York State Housing Finance Agency, State Multi-Family Housing, Revenue Bonds, Callable 05/01/20 @ 100, (SONYMA), 5.20%, 05/01/42 | $ | 500,000 | $ | 529,395 | ||||
New York State Thruway Authority, Revenue Bonds, Callable 01/01/26 @ 100, 4.00%, 01/01/37 | 100,000 | 106,257 | ||||||
New York State Urban Development Corp., Public Improvements, Revenue Bonds, 5.00%, 03/15/20 | 100,000 | 107,296 | ||||||
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Revenue Bonds, Callable 11/15/27 @ 100, 5.00%, 11/15/37 | 250,000 | 302,640 | ||||||
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Revenue Bonds, Callable 11/15/27 @ 100, 5.00%, 11/15/30 | 250,000 | 309,272 | ||||||
State of New York Mortgage Agency, State Single-Family Housing, Revenue Bonds, Callable 10/01/21 @ 100, 3.75%, 10/01/32 | 1,000,000 | 1,024,910 | ||||||
State of New York Mortgage Agency, State Single-Family Housing, Revenue Bonds, 5.00%, 04/01/18 | 50,000 | 50,467 | ||||||
Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, Revenue Bonds, Callable 11/15/25 @ 100, 5.00%, 11/15/27 | 100,000 | 121,816 | ||||||
Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, Revenue Bonds, Callable 11/15/25 @ 100, 5.00%, 11/15/35 | 250,000 | 297,917 | ||||||
Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, Revenue Bonds, Callable 11/15/25 @ 100, 5.00%, 11/15/40 | 310,000 | 367,458 | ||||||
Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, Revenue Bonds, 5.00%, 11/15/21 | 50,000 | 56,169 | ||||||
Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, Revenue Bonds, 5.00%, 11/15/23 | 100,000 | 117,799 | ||||||
21,488,074 | ||||||||
North Carolina 0.80% | ||||||||
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority/The, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 01/15/19 @ 100, (OID), 5.25%, 01/15/34 | 100,000 | 103,914 | ||||||
North Carolina Eastern Municipal Power Agency, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 01/01/19 @ 100, (OID), 4.50%, 01/01/22 | 250,000 | 257,628 | ||||||
North Carolina Turnpike Authority, Highway Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 01/01/19 @ 100, (OID), 5.75%, 01/01/39 | 200,000 | 208,460 | ||||||
University of North Carolina at Charlotte/The, Revenue Bonds, Callable 10/01/27 @ 100, 4.00%, 10/01/37 | 100,000 | 108,480 | ||||||
University of North Carolina at Charlotte/The, University & College Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 04/01/25 @ 100, 5.00%, 04/01/40 | 100,000 | 116,324 | ||||||
794,806 | ||||||||
North Dakota 0.10% | ||||||||
City of Bismarck, ND Sanitary Sewer Revenue, Revenue Bonds, Callable 05/01/25 @ 100, 3.00%, 05/01/29 | 100,000 | 102,921 | ||||||
Ohio 0.76% |
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Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, Miscellaneous Purposes, Revenue Bonds, Callable 01/19/18 @ 100, 6.50%, 06/01/47 | 80,000 | 80,002 | ||||||
Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, Miscellaneous Purposes, Revenue Bonds, Callable 01/19/18 @ 100, (OID), 6.00%, 06/01/42 | 420,000 | 409,500 | ||||||
Ohio Higher Educational Facility Commission, Revenue Bonds, Callable 07/01/20 @ 100, (OID), 5.00%, 07/01/44 | 165,000 | 175,451 | ||||||
Ohio Higher Educational Facility Commission, Revenue Bonds, Callable 07/01/20 @ 100, (OID), 5.00%, 07/01/44 | 85,000 | 91,779 | ||||||
756,732 | ||||||||
Oklahoma 0.26% | ||||||||
Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority, Electric Lights & Power Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 01/01/23 @ 100, 4.00%, 01/01/47 | 250,000 | 258,348 |
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONT.) | DECEMBER 31, 2017 |
Principal Amount | Market Value | |||||||
Oregon 0.36% |
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Medford Hospital Facilities Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 08/15/20 @ 100, (AGM), 5.00%, 08/15/21 | $ | 100,000 | $ | 107,848 | ||||
Oregon Health & Science University, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 07/01/22 @ 100, 5.00%, 07/01/32 | 35,000 | 39,061 | ||||||
Oregon State Facilities Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 11/01/19 @ 100, 5.00%, 11/01/39 | 200,000 | 209,406 | ||||||
356,315 | ||||||||
Pennsylvania 6.07% | ||||||||
Allegheny County Sanitary Authority, Sewer Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 12/01/23 @ 100, 5.25%, 12/01/44 | 500,000 | 568,630 | ||||||
City of Philadelphia, PA, Refunding Bonds, General Obligation Unlimited, Callable 08/01/20 @ 100, (AGM) (OID), 5.25%, 08/01/26 | 135,000 | 146,964 | ||||||
Montgomery County Industrial Development Authority, Hospital Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 08/01/20 @ 100, (INS), 5.38%, 08/01/38 | 500,000 | 545,880 | ||||||
Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Hospital Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 11/01/22 @ 100, 5.00%, 05/01/42 | 100,000 | 105,649 | ||||||
Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Hospital Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 08/15/21 @ 100, (OID), 5.25%, 08/15/26 | 240,000 | 269,040 | ||||||
Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Hospital Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 11/01/22 @ 100, (OID), 4.00%, 05/01/32 | 100,000 | 100,914 | ||||||
Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Hospital Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 11/01/22 @ 100, 5.00%, 05/01/37 | 100,000 | 106,697 | ||||||
Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Callable 04/01/27 @ 100, 3.65%, 10/01/42 | 100,000 | 100,464 | ||||||
Pennsylvania State University, Revenue Bonds, Callable 09/01/26 @ 100, 5.00%, 09/01/34 | 190,000 | 227,105 | ||||||
Pennsylvania State University, Revenue Bonds, Callable 09/01/26 @ 100, 5.00%, 09/01/35 | 125,000 | 149,090 | ||||||
Pennsylvania State University, Revenue Bonds, Callable 09/01/26 @ 100, 5.00%, 09/01/36 | 100,000 | 119,100 | ||||||
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Highway Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 12/01/22 @ 100, 5.00%, 12/01/43 | 1,500,000 | 1,658,385 | ||||||
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Revenue Bonds, 5.25%, 07/15/28 | 150,000 | 184,863 | ||||||
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Revenue Bonds, Callable 12/01/25 @ 100, 5.00%, 12/01/45 | 500,000 | 564,315 | ||||||
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Highway Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 12/01/19 @ 100, 5.50%, 12/01/41 | 500,000 | 535,960 | ||||||
Philadelphia Municipal Authority, Public Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 04/01/19 @ 100, (OID), 6.50%, 04/01/39 | 100,000 | 106,126 | ||||||
Philadelphia Municipal Authority, Public Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 04/01/19 @ 100, (OID), 6.38%, 04/01/29 | 250,000 | 264,930 | ||||||
West View Municipal Authority Water Revenue, Water Utility Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 11/15/24 @ 100, (OID), 4.00%, 11/15/43 | 250,000 | 265,085 | ||||||
6,019,197 | ||||||||
Puerto Rico 0.99% | ||||||||
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, General Obligation Unlimited, Callable 07/01/21 @ 100, (AGM) (OID), 5.25%, 07/01/26 | 100,000 | 106,216 | ||||||
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Refunding Bonds, General Obligation Unlimited, Callable 01/01/20 @ 101, (AGM), 5.00%, 07/01/31 | 200,000 | 208,514 | ||||||
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, General Obligation Unlimited, (NATL-RE), 5.50%, 07/01/19 | 500,000 | 507,545 | ||||||
Puerto Rico Commonwealth Aqueduct & Sewer Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds, 5.00%, 07/01/22 | 250,000 | 154,688 | ||||||
976,963 |
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONT.) | DECEMBER 31, 2017 |
Principal Amount | Market Value | |||||||
Rhode Island 1.43% | ||||||||
Rhode Island Housing & Mortgage Finance Corp., State Single-Family Housing, Revenue Bonds, Callable 04/01/22 @ 100, (Freddie Mac) (Fannie Mae) (Ginnie Mae), 3.45%, 04/01/35 | $ | 235,000 | $ | 237,867 | ||||
Rhode Island Housing & Mortgage Finance Corp., Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 04/01/21 @ 100, 4.10%, 10/01/37 | 80,000 | 80,943 | ||||||
Rhode Island Housing & Mortgage Finance Corp., Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 04/01/21 @ 100, 3.45%, 04/01/26 | 500,000 | 520,820 | ||||||
Rhode Island Student Loan Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 12/01/19 @ 100, 6.35%, 12/01/30 | 500,000 | 538,125 | ||||||
Rhode Island Turnpike & Bridge Authority, Highway Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 12/01/20 @ 100, (OID), 5.00%, 12/01/39 | 35,000 | 37,594 | ||||||
1,415,349 | ||||||||
South Carolina 0.05% | ||||||||
South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 08/01/19 @ 100, (OID), 5.75%, 08/01/39 | 50,000 | 52,307 | ||||||
South Dakota 0.40% |
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South Dakota Housing Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Callable 11/01/25 @ 100, 3.13%, 11/01/36 | 150,000 | 151,715 | ||||||
South Dakota Housing Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Callable 11/01/25 @ 100, 2.45%, 05/01/27 | 250,000 | 248,485 | ||||||
400,200 | ||||||||
Tennessee 0.43% | ||||||||
City of Memphis, TN, General Obligation Unlimited, Callable 04/01/24 @ 100, 5.00%, 04/01/44 | 100,000 | 114,554 | ||||||
Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County Convention Center Authority, Public Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 07/01/20 @ 100, 5.00%, 07/01/26 | 200,000 | 214,024 | ||||||
Tennessee Housing Development Agency, Revenue Bonds, Callable 01/01/27 @ 100, 3.40%, 07/01/37 | 100,000 | 101,552 | ||||||
430,130 | ||||||||
Texas 4.72% | ||||||||
City of Houston, TX, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 09/01/21 @ 100, 5.25%, 09/01/29 | 500,000 | 552,605 | ||||||
City Public Service Board of San Antonio, TX, Revenue Bonds, Callable 08/01/26 @ 100, 5.00%, 02/01/32 | 250,000 | 299,687 | ||||||
Clifton Higher Education Finance Corp., School Improvements, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 08/15/24 @ 100, 4.00%, 08/15/44 | 500,000 | 527,335 | ||||||
Comal Independent School District, School Improvements, General Obligation Unlimited, Callable 02/01/26 @ 100, 4.00%, 02/01/34 | 250,000 | 272,492 | ||||||
Fort Bend Grand Parkway Toll Road Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 03/01/22 @ 100, 4.00%, 03/01/46 | 250,000 | 261,397 | ||||||
Harris County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds, Callable 05/15/26 @ 100, 4.00%, 11/15/30 | 1,130,000 | 1,226,095 | ||||||
Harris County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Refunding Revenue Bonds, 5.00%, 10/01/19 | 120,000 | 126,797 | ||||||
Harris County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 10/01/19 @ 100, (OID), 4.75%, 10/01/25 | 175,000 | 184,536 | ||||||
North Texas Tollway Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 01/01/21 @ 100, (OID), 6.00%, 01/01/38 | 100,000 | 112,533 | ||||||
San Antonio Public Facilities Corp., Public Improvements, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 09/15/22 @ 100, (OID), 4.00%, 09/15/42 | 250,000 | 264,360 |
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Principal Amount | Market Value | |||||||
Texas (cont.) | ||||||||
Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Hospital Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 09/01/19 @ 100, (OID), 5.13%, 09/01/25 | $ | 100,000 | $ | 105,591 | ||||
Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Hospital Improvements, Revenue Bonds, (OID), 4.50%, 09/01/19 | 100,000 | 104,363 | ||||||
Tarrant County Health Facilities Development Corp., Hospital Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 12/01/19 @ 100, 5.00%, 12/01/23 | 100,000 | 106,487 | ||||||
Texas A&M University, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 05/15/20 @ 100, 5.00%, 05/15/39 | 100,000 | 107,815 | ||||||
Texas Public Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Callable 12/01/26 @ 100, 4.00%, 12/01/31 | 200,000 | 218,808 | ||||||
White Oak, TX, Independent School District, General Obligation Unlimited, Callable 02/15/27 @ 100, 4.00%, 02/15/29 | 190,000 | 212,281 | ||||||
4,683,182 | ||||||||
Utah 0.34% | ||||||||
University of Utah/The, University & College Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 08/01/23 @ 100, 5.00%, 08/01/43 | 250,000 | 289,537 | ||||||
Utah Housing Corp., State Single-Family Housing, Revenue Bonds, Callable 01/01/21 @ 100, 5.25%, 01/01/25 | 20,000 | 20,270 | ||||||
Utah Housing Corp., State Single-Family Housing, Revenue Bonds, Callable 01/01/21 @ 100, 5.75%, 01/01/33 | 30,000 | 31,264 | ||||||
341,071 | ||||||||
Vermont 0.25% | ||||||||
Vermont Housing Finance Agency, State Multi-Family Housing, Revenue Bonds, Callable 08/15/22 @ 100, 3.75%, 08/15/37 | 245,000 | 250,586 | ||||||
Virgin Islands 0.06% |
| |||||||
Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 10/01/19 @ 100, 5.00%, 10/01/25 | 100,000 | 62,750 | ||||||
Virginia 0.51% |
| |||||||
Virginia Housing Development Authority, State Single-Family Housing, Revenue Bonds, Callable 04/01/20 @ 100, 4.50%, 10/01/45 | 215,000 | 225,526 | ||||||
Virginia Resources Authority, Revenue Bonds, Callable 11/01/25 @ 100, 4.00%, 11/01/33 | 250,000 | 274,822 | ||||||
500,348 | ||||||||
Washington 1.92% | ||||||||
Spokane Public Facilities District, Public Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 06/01/23 @ 100, 5.00%, 05/01/43 | 1,000,000 | 1,111,320 | ||||||
Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Callable 11/01/19 @ 100, 5.00%, 11/01/28 | 250,000 | 263,367 | ||||||
Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, Hospital Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 10/01/19 @ 100, (OID), 5.63%, 10/01/38 | 500,000 | 534,115 | ||||||
1,908,802 | ||||||||
West Virginia 0.48% | ||||||||
West Virginia Hospital Finance Authority, Hospital Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 09/01/19 @ 100, (OID), 5.63%, 09/01/32 | 200,000 | 210,510 | ||||||
West Virginia Hospital Finance Authority, Hospital Improvements, Revenue Bonds, 5.00%, 09/01/19 | 250,000 | 262,102 | ||||||
472,612 |
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SPIRIT OF AMERICA MUNICIPAL TAX FREE BOND FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONT.) | DECEMBER 31, 2017 |
Principal Amount | Market Value | |||||||
Wisconsin 0.09% | ||||||||
Wisconsin Housing & Economic Development Authority, State Multi-Family Housing, Revenue Bonds, Callable 05/01/20 @ 100, (OID), 5.63%, 11/01/35 | $ | 80,000 | $ | 83,810 | ||||
Wyoming 0.50% |
| |||||||
Wyoming Community Development Authority, State Single-Family Housing, Revenue Bonds, Callable 06/01/24 @ 100, 3.70%, 06/01/39 | 485,000 | 497,537 | ||||||
Total Municipal Bonds | ||||||||
(Cost $94,027,875) | 98,396,188 | |||||||
Total Investments — 99.15% | ||||||||
(Cost $94,027,875) | 98,396,188 | |||||||
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities — 0.85% | 843,223 | |||||||
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NET ASSETS — 100.00% | $ | 99,239,411 |
AGM - Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.
AMBAC - American Municipal Bond Assurance Corp.
BHAC-CR - Berkshire Hathaway Assurance Corp. Custodial Receipts
FGIC - Financial Guaranty Insurance Co.
FHA - Insured by Federal Housing Administration
GO - General Obligation
GTD - Guaranteed
INS - Insured
NATL-RE - Insured by National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.
OID - Original Issue Discount
SONYMA - State of New York Mortgage Agency
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS | DECEMBER 31, 2017 |
Principal Amount | Market Value | |||||||
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations 0.11% | ||||||||
CHL Mortgage Pass-Through Trust 2005-21, A27, 5.50%, 10/25/35 | $ | 42,489 | $ | 40,630 | ||||
CHL Mortgage Pass-Through Trust 2005-21, A7, 5.50%, 10/25/35 | 45,934 | 43,925 | ||||||
Citicorp Mortgage Securities, Inc., 1A12, 5.00%, 02/25/35 | 141,140 | 141,511 | ||||||
Total Collateralized Mortgage Obligations | 226,066 | |||||||
Municipal Bonds 74.91% | ||||||||
Alabama 2.89% | ||||||||
Health Care Authority for Baptist Health/The, Refunding Revenue Bonds, 5.50%, 11/15/43 | 4,000,000 | 4,612,400 | ||||||
University of Alabama/The, University & College Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, Callable 06/01/20 @ 100, (OID), 6.13%, 06/01/39 | 715,000 | 777,555 | ||||||
University of Alabama/The, University & College Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, Callable 06/01/20 @ 100, (OID), 6.13%, 06/01/42 | 500,000 | 544,120 | ||||||
5,934,075 | ||||||||
Arizona 1.43% | ||||||||
Arizona School Facilities Board, School Improvements, Certificate of Participation, 6.00%, 09/01/27 | 225,000 | 258,086 | ||||||
Northern Arizona University, University & College Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, Callable 08/01/20 @ 100, 5.92%, 08/01/22 | 1,365,000 | 1,474,309 | ||||||
University of Arizona, University & College Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, Callable 08/01/20 @ 100, 6.64%, 08/01/44 | 1,085,000 | 1,198,968 | ||||||
2,931,363 | ||||||||
California 7.54% | ||||||||
Alhambra Unified School District, University & College Improvements, General Obligation Unlimited, 6.70%, 02/01/26 | 465,000 | 558,432 | ||||||
Bay Area Toll Authority, Build America Revenue Bonds, 6.91%, 10/01/50 | 500,000 | 792,315 | ||||||
Bay Area Toll Authority, Highway Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, 6.92%, 04/01/40 | 250,000 | 361,557 | ||||||
City & County of San Francisco, CA, General Obligation Unlimited, 6.26%, 06/15/30 | 450,000 | 583,650 | ||||||
City of Tulare, CA, Sewer Revenue, Sewer Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, Callable 11/15/19 @ 100, (AGM) (OID), 8.75%, 11/15/44 | 1,000,000 | 1,119,870 | ||||||
Colton Joint Unified School District, School Improvements, General Obligation Unlimited, 6.01%, 08/01/26 | 1,000,000 | 1,141,790 | ||||||
County of San Bernardino, CA, Refunding Revenue Bonds, (AGM), 6.02%, 08/01/23 | 190,000 | 203,709 | ||||||
Los Angeles Department of Water & Power Power System Revenue, Electric Light & Power Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, Callable 07/01/21 @ 100, 7.00%, 07/01/41 | 500,000 | 578,040 | ||||||
Napa Valley Unified School District, School Improvements, General Obligation Unlimited, 6.51%, 08/01/43 | 500,000 | 684,920 | ||||||
Oakland Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency, Economic Improvements, Tax Allocation, (OID), 8.50%, 09/01/20 | 500,000 | 533,830 | ||||||
Peralta Community College District, Refunding Revenue Bonds, 7.31%, 08/01/31 | 1,310,000 | 1,683,455 | ||||||
Peralta Community College District, Refunding Revenue Bonds, 6.91%, 08/01/25 | 500,000 | 610,795 | ||||||
San Bernardino City Unified School District, School Improvements, Certificate of Participation, (AGM) (OID), 8.05%, 02/01/23 | 1,000,000 | 1,203,710 | ||||||
San Bernardino City Unified School District, School Improvements, Certificate of Participation, (AGM) (OID), 8.25%, 02/01/26 | 500,000 | 635,190 | ||||||
State of California, Recreational Facility, Water Facility & Correctional Facility Improvements, Build America Bonds, General Obligation Unlimited, (OID), 6.88%, 11/01/26 | 1,000,000 | 1,282,310 | ||||||
University of California, Revenue Bonds, 4.13%, 05/15/45 | 1,000,000 | 1,060,760 | ||||||
University of California, University & College Improvements, Refunding Revenue Bonds, 3.66%, 05/15/27 | 250,000 | 260,210 |
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONT.) | DECEMBER 31, 2017 |
Principal Amount | Market Value | |||||||
California (cont.) | ||||||||
University of California, Revenue Bonds, Callable 05/15/30 @ 100, 6.30%, 05/15/50 | $ | 510,000 | $ | 625,352 | ||||
West Contra Costa Unified School District, School Improvements, General Obligation Unlimited, 6.25%, 08/01/30 | 1,250,000 | 1,564,050 | ||||||
15,483,945 | ||||||||
Colorado 1.04% | ||||||||
Adams State University, University & College Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, Callable 05/15/19 @ 100, (State Higher Education Intercept Program) (OID), 6.47%, 05/15/38 | 250,000 | 262,200 | ||||||
City of Brighton, CO, Public Improvements, Build America Bonds, Certificate of Participation, Callable 12/01/20 @ 100, (AGM) (OID), 6.75%, 12/01/35 | 250,000 | 270,557 | ||||||
Colorado Mesa University, University & College Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, (State Higher Education Intercept Program), 6.75%, 05/15/42 | 1,000,000 | 1,337,070 | ||||||
County of Gunnison, CO, Public Improvements, Build America Bonds, Certificate of Participation, Callable 07/15/20 @ 100, 5.95%, 07/15/30 | 250,000 | 268,188 | ||||||
2,138,015 | ||||||||
Connecticut 1.25% | ||||||||
City of Bridgeport, CT, School Improvements, Build America Bonds, General Obligation Unlimited, Callable 08/15/20 @ 100, (AGM), 6.57%, 08/15/28 | 1,000,000 | 1,094,130 | ||||||
City of Waterbury, CT, Public Improvements, General Obligation Unlimited, Callable 09/01/20 @ 100, (AGM), 6.10%, 09/01/30 | 500,000 | 540,240 | ||||||
State of Connecticut, General Obligation Unlimited, 5.85%, 03/15/32 | 780,000 | 939,838 | ||||||
2,574,208 | ||||||||
District of Columbia 0.26% | ||||||||
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Transit Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, Callable 07/01/19 @ 100, (OID), 7.00%, 07/01/34 | 500,000 | 531,610 | ||||||
Florida 4.09% |
| |||||||
City of Lake City, FL Utility System Revenue, Water Utility Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, Callable 07/01/20 @ 100, (AGM), 6.28%, 07/01/40 | 200,000 | 213,062 | ||||||
City of Lake City, FL Utility System Revenue, Water Utility Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, Callable 07/01/20 @ 100, (AGM), 6.03%, 07/01/30 | 100,000 | 106,037 | ||||||
City of Miami Gardens, FL, Public Improvements, Build America Bonds, Certificate of Participation, 7.17%, 06/01/26 | 1,250,000 | 1,450,562 | ||||||
City of Oakland Park, FL Water & Sewer Revenue, Sewer Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, Callable 09/01/20 @ 100, (AGM), 6.14%, 09/01/35 | 300,000 | 328,146 | ||||||
City of Orlando, FL, Recreational Facilities Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, Callable 10/01/19 @ 100, 6.85%, 10/01/29 | 250,000 | 270,655 | ||||||
City of Orlando, FL, Recreational Facilities Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, Callable 10/01/19 @ 100, 7.10%, 10/01/39 | 165,000 | 178,710 | ||||||
City of Tallahassee, FL, Utility System Revenue, Build America Revenue Bonds, 5.22%, 10/01/40 | 300,000 | 353,832 | ||||||
County of Miami-Dade, FL, Port, Airport & Marina Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, (AGM) (OID), 7.50%, 04/01/40 | 1,000,000 | 1,371,760 | ||||||
County of Miami-Dade, FL, Public Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, Callable 04/01/19 @ 100, 6.97%, 04/01/39 | 750,000 | 782,145 | ||||||
County of Miami-Dade, FL, Recreational Facility Improvements, Revenue Bonds, (AGM), 7.08%, 10/01/29 | 250,000 | 313,495 | ||||||
County of Miami-Dade, FL, Public Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, Callable 04/01/20 @ 100, 6.54%, 04/01/30 | 250,000 | 269,678 |
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Principal Amount | Market Value | |||||||
Florida (cont.) |
| |||||||
County of Miami-Dade, FL Transit System, Transit Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, 5.53%, 07/01/32 | $ | 500,000 | $ | 573,320 | ||||
Florida Atlantic University Finance Corp., University & College Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, Callable 07/01/20 @ 100, 7.64%, 07/01/40 | 165,000 | 182,898 | ||||||
Florida Governmental Utility Authority, Build America Revenue Bonds, Callable 10/01/20 @ 100, 6.55%, 10/01/40 | 325,000 | 358,927 | ||||||
Florida State Board of Governors, University & College Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, Callable 11/01/20 @ 100, 7.50%, 11/01/35 | 250,000 | 283,255 | ||||||
Osceola County School Board, School Improvements, Certificate of Participation, 6.66%, 04/01/27 | 1,000,000 | 1,175,780 | ||||||
Town of Miami Lakes, FL, Public Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, 7.59%, 12/01/30 | 150,000 | 189,332 | ||||||
8,401,594 | ||||||||
Georgia 2.85% | ||||||||
Cobb Marietta Georgia Coliseum, Revenue Bonds, Callable 01/01/26 @ 100, 4.50%, 01/01/47 | 600,000 | 642,222 | ||||||
Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia, Electric Lights & Power Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, 7.06%, 04/01/57 | 2,500,000 | 3,089,150 | ||||||
State of Georgia, Public Improvements, General Obligation Unlimited, Callable 02/01/24 @ 100, 3.84%, 02/01/32 | 2,000,000 | 2,109,160 | ||||||
5,840,532 | ||||||||
Hawaii 0.77% | ||||||||
State of Hawaii, General Obligation Unlimited, Callable 10/01/25 @ 100, 4.05%, 10/01/32 | 1,495,000 | 1,574,504 | ||||||
Idaho 0.45% |
| |||||||
Idaho Water Resource Board, Water Utility Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 09/01/22 @ 100, (OID), 5.25%, 09/01/24 | 900,000 | 924,957 | ||||||
Illinois 3.25% |
| |||||||
City of Chicago Heights, IL, Refunding Bonds, General Obligation Unlimited, Callable 01/15/21 @ 100, (AGM) (OID), 6.00%, 01/15/28 | 150,000 | 159,662 | ||||||
City of Chicago Heights, IL, Refunding Bonds, General Obligation Unlimited, Callable 01/15/21 @ 100, (AGM) (OID), 5.50%, 01/15/24 | 500,000 | 528,735 | ||||||
City of Chicago, IL Waterworks Revenue, Water Utility Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, 6.74%, 11/01/40 | 250,000 | 333,470 | ||||||
Henry Hospital District, Hospital Improvements, Build America Bonds, General Obligation Unlimited, Callable 12/01/19 @ 100, (AGM), 6.65%, 12/01/29 | 840,000 | 887,393 | ||||||
Lake County Community Unit School District No. 187 North Chicago, School Improvements, General Obligation Unlimited, Callable 01/01/20 @ 100, (AGM) (OID), 7.13%, 01/01/35 | 1,000,000 | 1,038,220 | ||||||
Northern Illinois University, University & College Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, Callable 04/01/20 @ 100, (AGM), 8.15%, 04/01/41 | 570,000 | 625,621 | ||||||
Northern Illinois University, University & College Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, Callable 04/01/20 @ 100, (AGM), 7.75%, 04/01/30 | 250,000 | 274,452 | ||||||
Village of Glenwood, IL, Public Improvements, Build America Bonds, General Obligation Unlimited, (AGM), 7.03%, 12/01/28 | 1,500,000 | 1,773,900 | ||||||
Village of Rosemont, IL, Public Improvements, General Obligation Unlimited, (AGM) (OID), 6.13%, 12/01/30 | 500,000 | 592,175 | ||||||
Will County Forest Preservation District, Public Improvements, Build America Bonds, General Obligation Limited, 5.71%, 12/15/30 | 400,000 | 461,536 | ||||||
6,675,164 |
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONT.) | DECEMBER 31, 2017 |
Principal Amount | Market Value | |||||||
Indiana 1.43% | ||||||||
Anderson School Building Corp., Refunding Bonds, General Obligation Limited, Callable 07/05/23 @ 100, 3.95%, 07/05/29 | $ | 1,000,000 | $ | 1,015,330 | ||||
Anderson School Building Corp., Refunding Bonds, General Obligation Limited, Callable 07/05/23 @ 100, (OID), 3.75%, 07/05/28 | 1,000,000 | 1,012,300 | ||||||
Evansville Redevelopment Authority, Recreational Facility Improvements, Build America Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 08/01/20 @ 100, 7.21%, 02/01/39 | 800,000 | 898,416 | ||||||
2,926,046 | ||||||||
Kansas 0.74% | ||||||||
Kansas Development Finance Authority, Public Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, Callable 11/01/19 @ 100, 6.26%, 11/01/28 | 390,000 | 411,801 | ||||||
Kansas Development Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, 4.73%, 04/15/37 | 1,000,000 | 1,107,010 | ||||||
1,518,811 | ||||||||
Kentucky 1.38% | ||||||||
Kentucky Municipal Power Agency, Electric Lights & Power Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, Callable 09/01/20 @ 100, (AGM), 6.49%, 09/01/37 | 250,000 | 265,290 | ||||||
Kentucky State Property & Building Commission, Economic Improvements, University & College Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, 5.37%, 11/01/25 | 400,000 | 442,548 | ||||||
Paducah Independent School District Finance Corp., School Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 12/01/21 @ 100, 5.00%, 12/01/30 | 1,000,000 | 1,040,440 | ||||||
Perry County School District Finance Corp., School Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 12/01/21 @ 100, 5.00%, 12/01/30 | 1,000,000 | 1,082,300 | ||||||
2,830,578 | ||||||||
Louisiana 1.56% | ||||||||
City of New Orleans, LA, Swap Termination Refunding Bonds, General Obligation Limited, Callable 09/01/22 @ 100, 4.59%, 09/01/27 | 500,000 | 534,880 | ||||||
East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 02/01/25 @ 100, 3.95%, 02/01/30 | 1,000,000 | 1,044,550 | ||||||
Tangipahoa Parish Hospital Service District No. 1, Hospital Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, Callable 02/01/20 @ 100, 7.20%, 02/01/42 | 1,540,000 | 1,626,117 | ||||||
3,205,547 | ||||||||
Massachusetts 0.65% | ||||||||
City of Worcester, MA, Pension Funding, General Obligation Limited, (AGM) (OID), 6.25%, 01/01/28 | 205,000 | 234,508 | ||||||
Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds, 6.43%, 10/01/35 | 750,000 | 924,660 | ||||||
University of Massachusetts Building Authority, University & College Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, Callable 05/01/19 @ 100, 6.57%, 05/01/39 | 165,000 | 174,882 | ||||||
1,334,050 | ||||||||
Michigan 2.78% | ||||||||
Avondale School District, School Improvements, Build America Bonds, General Obligation Unlimited, Callable 05/01/20 @ 100, (AGM), 5.75%, 05/01/32 | 500,000 | 520,935 | ||||||
Comstock Park Public Schools, School Improvements, General Obligation Unlimited, Callable 05/01/21 @ 100, 6.20%, 05/01/24 | 200,000 | 222,778 | ||||||
County of Macomb, MI, Retirement Facilities, General Obligation Limited, Callable 11/01/25 @ 100, 4.13%, 11/01/30 | 250,000 | 266,920 |
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Principal Amount | Market Value | |||||||
Michigan (cont.) | ||||||||
Eastern Michigan University, University & College Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, Callable 02/15/19 @ 100, 7.21%, 02/15/38 | $ | 250,000 | $ | 256,820 | ||||
Michigan Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Callable 09/01/25 @ 100, 3.90%, 09/01/30 | 250,000 | 254,565 | ||||||
Michigan Finance Authority, School Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 05/01/21 @ 100, 6.20%, 05/01/22 | 410,000 | 433,058 | ||||||
Michigan Finance Authority, School Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 11/01/20 @ 100, 6.38%, 11/01/25 | 500,000 | 534,515 | ||||||
Michigan Tobacco Settlement Finance Authority, Miscellaneous Purposes Revenue Bonds, (OID), 7.31%, 06/01/34 | 2,545,000 | 2,544,822 | ||||||
Milan Area Schools, School Improvements, General Obligation Unlimited, Callable 05/01/19 @ 100, (OID), 7.10%, 05/01/34 | 485,000 | 508,372 | ||||||
Onsted Community Schools, School Improvements, General Obligation Unlimited, Callable 05/01/20 @ 100, 5.90%, 05/01/27 | 150,000 | 160,188 | ||||||
St Johns Public Schools, General Obligation Unlimited, Callable 05/01/20 @ 100, 6.65%, 05/01/40 | 5,000 | 5,230 | ||||||
5,708,203 | ||||||||
Mississippi 0.91% | ||||||||
Mississippi Development Bank, Highway Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, 6.59%, 01/01/35 | 650,000 | 852,514 | ||||||
State of Mississippi, Refunding Bonds, General Obligation Unlimited, 3.43%, 10/01/29 | 1,000,000 | 1,019,850 | ||||||
1,872,364 | ||||||||
Missouri 2.86% | ||||||||
City of Kansas City, MO, Revenue Bonds, 7.83%, 04/01/40 | 2,500,000 | 3,206,100 | ||||||
City of Sedalia, MO, Sewer Improvements, Build America Bonds, Certificate of Participation, Callable 06/01/20 @ 100, (AGM), 6.50%, 06/01/24 | 250,000 | 264,260 | ||||||
City of St. Charles, MO, Water Utility Improvements Build America Bonds, Certificate of Participation, Callable 08/01/20 @ 100, 5.65%, 02/01/30 | 275,000 | 290,188 | ||||||
Missouri Joint Municipal Electric Utility Commission, Electric Lights & Power Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, 7.90%, 01/01/42 | 1,000,000 | 1,436,510 | ||||||
Missouri Joint Municipal Electric Utility Commission, Electric Lights & Power Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, 7.73%, 01/01/39 | 475,000 | 666,259 | ||||||
5,863,317 | ||||||||
Nebraska 0.69% | ||||||||
Nebraska Public Power District, Electric Lights & Power Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, 5.32%, 01/01/30 | 200,000 | 232,446 | ||||||
Omaha Public Power District, Build America Revenue Bonds, 5.43%, 02/01/41 | 1,000,000 | 1,183,980 | ||||||
1,416,426 | ||||||||
Nevada 2.75% | ||||||||
City of Las Vegas, NV, Public Improvements, Build America Bonds, Certificate of Participation, Callable 09/01/19 @ 100, (OID), 7.75%, 09/01/29 | 1,100,000 | 1,191,157 | ||||||
County of Clark, NV, Transit Improvements, Build America Bonds, General Obligation Limited, Callable 07/01/20 @ 100, (OID), 7.00%, 07/01/38 | 1,000,000 | 1,115,350 | ||||||
County of Washoe, NV, Public Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, 7.88%, 02/01/40 | 250,000 | 355,227 | ||||||
County of Washoe, NV, Public Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, 7.97%, 02/01/40 | 1,590,000 | 2,297,407 | ||||||
Las Vegas Valley Water District, Water Utility Improvements, Build America Bonds, General Obligation Limited, Callable 06/01/19 @ 100, 7.10%, 06/01/39 | 425,000 | 454,882 | ||||||
Pershing County School District, School Improvements, Build America Bonds, General Obligation Limited, Callable 04/01/20 @ 100, (GTD), 6.25%, 04/01/30 | 220,000 | 226,206 | ||||||
5,640,229 |
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Principal Amount | Market Value | |||||||
New Jersey 2.46% | ||||||||
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, 7.43%, 02/15/29 | $ | 250,000 | $ | 313,107 | ||||
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, Callable 06/15/20 @ 100, 6.43%, 12/15/35 | 500,000 | 519,825 | ||||||
New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority, University & College Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, Callable 07/01/20 @ 100, 6.19%, 07/01/40 | 500,000 | 532,385 | ||||||
New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority, University & College Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, Callable 07/01/19 @ 100, 7.40%, 07/01/40 | 500,000 | 538,665 | ||||||
New Jersey Housing & Mortgage Finance Agency, State Multi Family Housing, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 11/01/24 @ 100, 4.27%, 11/01/30 | 390,000 | 404,527 | ||||||
New Jersey Turnpike Authority, Highway Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, 7.10%, 01/01/41 | 250,000 | 374,427 | ||||||
South Jersey Transportation Authority LLC, Highway Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, (OID), 7.00%, 11/01/38 | 500,000 | 572,380 | ||||||
Township of Brick, NJ, General Obligation Unlimited, Callable 09/01/23 @ 100, 3.75%, 09/01/28 | 1,780,000 | 1,786,693 | ||||||
5,042,009 | ||||||||
New York 8.91% | ||||||||
City of New York NY, General Obligation Unlimited, Callable 02/01/25 @ 100, 3.60%, 08/01/28 | 500,000 | 516,295 | ||||||
City of New York, NY, Public Improvements, Build America Bonds, General Obligation Unlimited, 5.21%, 10/01/31 | 100,000 | 117,101 | ||||||
City of New York, NY, Public Improvements, Build America Bonds, General Obligation Unlimited, 5.70%, 03/01/27 | 145,000 | 176,546 | ||||||
County of Nassau, NY, Public Improvements, Build America Bonds, General Obligation Unlimited, 5.38%, 10/01/24 | 500,000 | 573,150 | ||||||
Long Island Power Authority, Revenue Bonds, (OID), 5.85%, 05/01/41 | 195,000 | 237,231 | ||||||
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Transit Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, 6.20%, 11/15/26 | 875,000 | 1,043,481 | ||||||
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, 5.87%, 11/15/39 | 200,000 | 258,344 | ||||||
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Transit Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, 5.99%, 11/15/30 | 125,000 | 157,149 | ||||||
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Transit Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, 6.67%, 11/15/39 | 1,000,000 | 1,418,880 | ||||||
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Transit Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, 6.69%, 11/15/40 | 1,500,000 | 2,127,315 | ||||||
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Transit Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, 6.59%, 11/15/30 | 395,000 | 516,873 | ||||||
New York City Housing Development Corp., Multi-Family Housing Revenue Bonds, Callable 05/01/19 @ 100, 6.42%, 11/01/39 | 2,500,000 | 2,629,125 | ||||||
New York City Industrial Development Agency, Recreational Facilities Improvements Revenue Bonds, (NATL-RE), 5.90%, 03/01/46 | 680,000 | 740,867 | ||||||
New York City Transitional Finance Authority Building Aid Revenue, School Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, (State Aid Withholding), 6.83%, 07/15/40 | 500,000 | 694,160 | ||||||
New York City Transitional Finance Authority Future Tax Secured Revenue, Public Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, 5.47%, 05/01/36 | 815,000 | 1,048,734 | ||||||
New York City Water & Sewer System, Build America Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 06/15/20 @ 100, 6.49%, 06/15/42 | 200,000 | 219,404 | ||||||
New York Municipal Bond Bank Agency, Build America Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 12/15/19 @ 100, 6.88%, 12/15/34 | 500,000 | 531,330 | ||||||
New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds, Callable 07/01/26 @ 100, 3.88%, 07/01/46 | 1,000,000 | 1,028,710 | ||||||
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Revenue Bonds, Callable 06/01/25 @ 100, 4.82%, 06/01/45 | 1,000,000 | 1,101,590 |
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Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Port, Airport & Marina Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 10/15/24 @ 100, 3.92%, 10/15/28 | $ | 2,115,000 | $ | 2,242,048 | ||||
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Revenue Bonds, 4.46%, 10/01/62 | 450,000 | 521,721 | ||||||
Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, Revenue Bonds, 5.55%, 11/15/40 | 150,000 | 190,847 | ||||||
Western Nassau County Water Authority, Build America Revenue Bonds, 6.70%, 04/01/40 | 150,000 | 193,785 | ||||||
18,284,686 | ||||||||
North Carolina 0.12% | ||||||||
County of Cabarrus, NC, School Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 04/01/21 @ 100, 5.50%, 04/01/26 | 235,000 | 249,749 | ||||||
Ohio 4.15% |
| |||||||
American Municipal Power, Inc., Electric Lights & Power Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, 7.83%, 02/15/41 | 430,000 | 672,860 | ||||||
American Municipal Power, Inc., Revenue Bonds, 6.27%, 02/15/50 | 1,350,000 | 1,770,700 | ||||||
American Municipal Power, Inc., Build America Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 02/15/20 @ 100, 5.96%, 02/15/24 | 500,000 | 529,820 | ||||||
American Municipal Power, Inc., Electric Lights & Power Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, 7.50%, 02/15/50 | 1,350,000 | 2,056,563 | ||||||
Cincinnati City School District, Refunding Bonds, Certificate of Participation, Callable 12/15/24 @ 100, (OID), 4.00%, 12/15/32 | 200,000 | 203,764 | ||||||
County of Cuyahoga, OH, Hospital Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, 8.22%, 02/15/40 | 1,000,000 | 1,299,690 | ||||||
Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority, Economic Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, 6.64%, 12/01/42 | 500,000 | 644,025 | ||||||
Madison Local School District/Lake County, School Improvements, Build America Bonds, General Obligation Unlimited, Callable 10/01/20 @ 100, (School District Credit Program), 5.70%, 04/01/35 | 250,000 | 261,138 | ||||||
Mariemont City School District, Build America Bonds, General Obligation Unlimited, Callable 12/01/20 @ 100, 5.90%, 12/01/30 | 110,000 | 118,746 | ||||||
Olentangy Local School District, Refunding Bonds, General Obligation Unlimited, Callable 06/01/25 @ 100, 3.50%, 12/01/29 | 500,000 | 491,030 | ||||||
Springfield Local School District/Summit County, School Improvements, Build America Bonds, General Obligation Unlimited, Callable 09/01/19 @ 100, (School District Credit Program), 5.65%, 09/01/31 | 200,000 | 207,478 | ||||||
State of Ohio, Public Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, Callable 10/01/19 @ 100, 6.52%, 10/01/28 | 250,000 | 268,585 | ||||||
8,524,399 | ||||||||
Oklahoma 0.26% | ||||||||
Bryan County Independent School District No. 72 Durant, School Improvements, Build America Bonds, Certificate of Participation, Callable 12/01/19 @ 102, (OID), 6.80%, 12/01/33 | 500,000 | 535,405 | ||||||
Oregon 0.13% | ||||||||
State of Oregon Department of Administrative Services, Hospital Improvements, Build America Bonds, Certificate of Participation, Callable 05/01/20 @ 100, 6.18%, 05/01/35 | 250,000 | 269,425 | ||||||
Pennsylvania 1.83% | ||||||||
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Build America Revenue Bonds, 5.85%, 12/01/37 | 335,000 | 439,111 | ||||||
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Build America Revenue Bonds, 6.38%, 12/01/37 | 520,000 | 715,764 |
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Principal Amount | Market Value | |||||||
Pennsylvania (cont.) | ||||||||
Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, Pension Funding, Revenue Bonds, (AGM) (OID), 6.35%, 04/15/28 | $ | 630,000 | $ | 763,906 | ||||
Philadelphia Municipal Authority, Public Improvements, Revenue Bonds, 5.09%, 03/15/28 | 500,000 | 498,220 | ||||||
Sports & Exhibition Authority of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County, Recreational Facilities Improvements, Revenue Bonds, 7.04%, 11/01/39 | 1,000,000 | 1,183,030 | ||||||
Township of Bristol, PA, Pension Funding, General Obligation Unlimited, Callable 09/15/18 @ 100, (AGM), 7.15%, 09/15/38 | 150,000 | 155,552 | ||||||
3,755,583 | ||||||||
Rhode Island 0.05% | ||||||||
Rhode Island Housing & Mortgage Finance Corp., Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 10/01/22 @ 100, 4.46%, 10/01/31 | 100,000 | 102,451 | ||||||
South Carolina 0.13% | ||||||||
Moncks Corner Regional Recreation Corp., Recreational Facility Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, Callable 12/01/20 @ 100, 6.55%, 12/01/39 | 250,000 | 273,542 | ||||||
South Dakota 0.21% | ||||||||
South Dakota State Building Authority, University & College Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, Callable 06/01/21 @ 100, 6.15%, 06/01/31 | 400,000 | 432,672 | ||||||
Tennessee 2.62% | ||||||||
Coffee County Public Building Authority, Public Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, Callable 06/01/19 @ 100, (GTD), 7.20%, 06/01/44 | 1,500,000 | 1,563,015 | ||||||
Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County Convention Center Authority, Public Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, 7.43%, 07/01/43 | 2,000,000 | 2,788,240 | ||||||
Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County, TN, Refunding Bonds, General Obligation Unlimited, 3.29%, 07/01/27 | 500,000 | 514,780 | ||||||
Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County, TN, Refunding Bonds, General Obligation Unlimited, 3.39%, 07/01/28 | 500,000 | 513,395 | ||||||
5,379,430 | ||||||||
Texas 6.46% | ||||||||
Austin Community College District, University & College Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 02/01/19 @ 100, 5.00%, 02/01/26 | 985,000 | 1,016,284 | ||||||
City of Lancaster, TX, Public Improvements, Build America Bonds, General Obligation Limited, Callable 02/15/20 @ 100, 6.53%, 02/15/40 | 750,000 | 803,985 | ||||||
City of Laredo, TX Sports Venue Sales Tax Revenue, Recreational Facility Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 03/15/18 @ 100, (AGM) (OID), 5.45%, 03/15/31 | 500,000 | 503,960 | ||||||
City of San Antonio, TX, Public Improvements, Build America Bonds, General Obligation Limited, Callable 08/01/20 @ 100, 6.04%, 08/01/40 | 250,000 | 272,672 | ||||||
County of Bexar, TX, Public Improvements, Build America Bonds, General Obligation Limited, Callable 06/15/19 @ 100, 6.63%, 06/15/39 | 500,000 | 533,200 | ||||||
Dallas Convention Center Hotel Development Corp., Public Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, 7.09%, 01/01/42 | 1,500,000 | 2,042,475 | ||||||
Dallas County Hospital District, General Obligation Limited, 5.62%, 08/15/44 | 520,000 | 650,998 | ||||||
Ector County Hospital District, Hospital Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, Callable 09/15/20 @ 100, 7.18%, 09/15/35 | 250,000 | 263,125 |
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Principal Amount | Market Value | |||||||
Texas (cont.) | ||||||||
El Paso Downtown Development Corp., Recreational Facility Improvements, Revenue Bonds, 7.25%, 08/15/43 | $ | 1,000,000 | $ | 1,294,780 | ||||
Frisco Economic Development Corp., Public Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 02/15/24 @ 100, 4.20%, 02/15/34 | 1,000,000 | 1,005,310 | ||||||
Midland County Hospital District, Health, Hospital, & Nursing Home Improvements, Build America Bonds, General Obligation Limited, 6.44%, 05/15/39 | 260,000 | 320,008 | ||||||
North Texas Tollway Authority, Highway Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, Callable 02/01/20 @ 100, 8.91%, 02/01/30 | 2,000,000 | 2,245,780 | ||||||
Orchard Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Recreational Facility Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 11/15/20 @ 100, 6.48%, 11/15/34 | 860,000 | 959,407 | ||||||
San Antonio Industrial Development Corp., Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 08/15/23 @ 100, 4.75%, 08/15/33 | 750,000 | 815,265 | ||||||
Texas A&M University, Revenue Bonds, Callable 05/15/26 @ 100, 4.11%, 05/15/45 | 500,000 | 522,520 | ||||||
13,249,769 | ||||||||
Utah 0.25% | ||||||||
Central Weber Sewer Improvement District, Sewer Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, Callable 03/01/19 @ 100, (OID), 6.38%, 03/01/34 | 500,000 | 518,920 | ||||||
Virgin Islands 0.95% | ||||||||
Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority — Electric System, Electric Lights & Power Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, (AGM), 6.85%, 07/01/35 | 1,000,000 | 1,062,950 | ||||||
Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority — Electric System, Electric Lights & Power Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, (AGM), 6.65%, 07/01/28 | 840,000 | 895,616 | ||||||
1,958,566 | ||||||||
Virginia 2.68% | ||||||||
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 01/19/18 @ 100, (OID), 6.71%, 06/01/46 | 6,085,000 | 5,506,682 | ||||||
Washington 1.12% | ||||||||
City of Seattle, WA, Municipal Light & Power Revenue, Electric Lights & Power Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, (OID), 5.57%, 02/01/40 | 250,000 | 302,925 | ||||||
Douglas County Public Utility District No. 1, Electric Lights & Power Improvements, Revenue Bonds, 5.35%, 09/01/30 | 250,000 | 282,480 | ||||||
Klickitat County Public Utility District No. 1, Electric Lights & Power Improvements, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 12/01/21 @ 100, 5.25%, 12/01/29 | 705,000 | 749,782 | ||||||
Public Utility District No. 1 of Cowlitz County, WA, Electric Lights & Power Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, 6.88%, 09/01/32 | 500,000 | 652,550 | ||||||
Snohomish County Public Utility District No. 1, Electric Lights & Power Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, (OID), 5.68%, 12/01/40 | 250,000 | 301,765 | ||||||
2,289,502 | ||||||||
West Virginia 1.01% | ||||||||
Tobacco Settlement Finance Authority, Miscellaneous Purposes Revenue Bonds, Callable 06/01/25 @ 100, 7.47%, 06/01/47 | 2,120,000 | 2,067,869 | ||||||
Total Municipal Bonds | 153,766,197 |
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONT.) | DECEMBER 31, 2017 |
Shares | Market Value | |||||||
Common Stocks 6.83% | ||||||||
Energy 4.50% | ||||||||
Andeavor Logistics LP | 6,405 | $ | 295,847 | |||||
Buckeye Partners LP | 8,903 | 441,144 | ||||||
Cone Midstream Partners LP | 8,500 | 142,545 | ||||||
Enbridge Energy Partners LP | 22,519 | 310,987 | ||||||
Energy Transfer Partners LP | 50,446 | 903,992 | ||||||
EnLink Midstream Partners LP | 33,865 | 520,505 | ||||||
Enterprise Products Partners LP | 42,400 | 1,124,024 | ||||||
Global Partners LP | 7,215 | 120,491 | ||||||
Magellan Midstream Partners LP | 11,700 | 829,998 | ||||||
MPLX LP | 32,000 | 1,135,040 | ||||||
Plains All American Pipeline LP | 3,200 | 66,048 | ||||||
Spectra Energy Partners LP | 26,500 | 1,047,810 | ||||||
Targa Resources Corp. | 12,739 | 616,822 | ||||||
TC PipeLines LP | 10,695 | 567,904 | ||||||
USA Compression Partners LP | 12,796 | 211,646 | ||||||
Western Gas Partners LP | 18,750 | 901,687 | ||||||
9,236,490 | ||||||||
Financials 0.11% | ||||||||
Blackstone Group LP/The | 7,100 | 227,342 | ||||||
Real Estate Investment Trusts 1.62% | ||||||||
Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. | 32,539 | 638,090 | ||||||
Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc. | 11,565 | 372,162 | ||||||
City Office REIT, Inc. | 20,000 | 260,200 | ||||||
DiamondRock Hospitality Co. | 25,953 | 293,009 | ||||||
Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure Capital, Inc. | 52,792 | 1,270,176 | ||||||
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust | 8,806 | 327,319 | ||||||
Spirit Realty Capital, Inc. | 20,000 | 171,600 | ||||||
3,332,556 | ||||||||
Telecommunication Services 0.60% | ||||||||
AT&T, Inc. | 18,000 | 699,840 | ||||||
Verizon Communications, Inc. | 10,000 | 529,300 | ||||||
1,229,140 | ||||||||
Total Common Stocks | 14,025,528 | |||||||
Principal Amount | ||||||||
Corporate Bonds 8.73% | ||||||||
Bank of New York Mellon Corp./The, 4.63%, 12/29/49 | $ | 500,000 | 509,375 | |||||
Choice Hotels International, Inc., 5.70%, 08/28/20 | 200,000 | 214,750 | ||||||
DDR Corp., 7.50%, 07/15/18 | 500,000 | 513,713 | ||||||
Digital Realty Trust LP, 5.88%, 02/01/20 | 1,000,000 | 1,061,084 | ||||||
Dow Chemical Co./The, 3.05%, 02/15/22 | 1,000,000 | 989,763 | ||||||
Duke Realty LP, 4.38%, 06/15/22 | 250,000 | 265,185 | ||||||
Entergy Texas, Inc., 5.15%, 06/01/45 | 100,000 | 106,410 | ||||||
Exelon Generation Co. LLC, 5.60%, 06/15/42(a) | 400,000 | 395,775 |
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Corporate Bonds (cont.) | ||||||||
Fifth Third Bancorp, 8.25%, 03/01/38 | $ | 250,000 | $ | 382,879 | ||||
General Electric Co., 5.00%, 12/29/49 | 1,765,000 | 1,821,215 | ||||||
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc./The, 6.45%, 05/01/36 | 500,000 | 646,581 | ||||||
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc./The, 6.75%, 10/01/37 | 1,350,000 | 1,810,461 | ||||||
Hospitality Properties Trust, 4.50%, 03/15/25 | 500,000 | 519,718 | ||||||
Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP, 6.50%, 02/01/37 | 250,000 | 293,414 | ||||||
MetLife, Inc., 9.25%, 04/08/38(a) | 1,500,000 | 2,216,250 | ||||||
MetLife, Inc., 10.75%, 08/01/39 | 1,000,000 | 1,675,000 | ||||||
National Retail Properties, Inc., 5.50%, 07/15/21 | 350,000 | 379,786 | ||||||
Noble Holding International Ltd., 6.05%, 03/01/41 | 1,000,000 | 690,000 | ||||||
PECO Energy Capital Trust IV, 5.75%, 06/15/33 | 1,000,000 | 1,078,381 | ||||||
Qwest Corp., 7.13%, 11/15/43 | 1,000,000 | 929,954 | ||||||
SL Green Realty Corp., 7.75%, 03/15/20 | 1,000,000 | 1,100,857 | ||||||
Valero Energy Corp., 8.75%, 06/15/30 | 224,000 | 316,746 | ||||||
Total Corporate Bonds | 17,917,297 | |||||||
Shares | ||||||||
Preferred Stocks 8.44% | ||||||||
Financials 2.05% | ||||||||
Aegon NV, 8.00% | 12,900 | $ | 342,237 | |||||
American Financial Group, Inc., 6.00% | 8,700 | 228,114 | ||||||
Arch Capital Group Ltd., 5.25% | 20,000 | 502,400 | ||||||
Bank of New York Mellon Corp./The, 5.20% | 8,700 | 218,718 | ||||||
First Republic Bank, 5.70% | 9,000 | 232,020 | ||||||
Hancock Holding Co., 5.95% | 3,700 | 96,496 | ||||||
JPMorgan Chase & Co., 6.30% | 8,750 | 236,688 | ||||||
JPMorgan Chase & Co., 5.45% | 4,480 | 113,658 | ||||||
KKR & Co. LP, 6.50% | 10,000 | 267,700 | ||||||
KKR Financial Holdings LLC, 7.38% | 9,600 | 244,128 | ||||||
PNC Financial Services Group, Inc./The, 5.38% | 4,250 | 107,738 | ||||||
State Street Corp., 5.35% | 1,000 | 27,120 | ||||||
State Street Corp., 5.25% | 8,050 | 202,860 | ||||||
Torchmark Corp., 6.13% | 10,000 | 267,600 | ||||||
U.S. Bancorp, 6.50% | 7,300 | 206,006 | ||||||
Wells Fargo & Co., 5.70% | 20,000 | 519,800 | ||||||
Wells Fargo & Co., 5.20% | 15,850 | 397,835 | ||||||
4,211,118 | ||||||||
Industrials 0.32% | ||||||||
Pitney Bowes, Inc., 6.70% | 5,700 | 139,023 | ||||||
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc., 5.75% | 20,687 | 521,726 | ||||||
660,749 | ||||||||
Real Estate Investment Trusts 4.07% | ||||||||
DDR Corp., 6.50% | 9,184 | 230,518 | ||||||
Digital Realty Trust, Inc., 6.35% | 25,450 | 700,129 | ||||||
Equity Commonwealth, 5.75% | 10,000 | 254,000 | ||||||
Federal Realty Investment Trust, 5.00% | 7,500 | 188,775 | ||||||
Kimco Realty Corp., 6.00% | 14,214 | 358,051 |
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Shares | Market Value | |||||||
Real Estate Investment Trusts (cont.) | ||||||||
Kimco Realty Corp., 5.50% | 39,809 | $ | 996,817 | |||||
Kimco Realty Corp., 5.63% | 24,367 | 611,855 | ||||||
National Retail Properties, Inc., 5.20% | 25,000 | 627,250 | ||||||
PS Business Parks, Inc., 5.70% | 6,498 | 164,399 | ||||||
PS Business Parks, Inc., 6.00% | 15,051 | 376,275 | ||||||
PS Business Parks, Inc., 5.20% | 10,000 | 252,500 | ||||||
PS Business Parks, Inc., 5.20% | 4,000 | 100,400 | ||||||
PS Business Parks, Inc., 5.25% | 10,000 | 252,600 | ||||||
Public Storage, 5.13% | 10,000 | 254,700 | ||||||
Public Storage, 5.88% | 7,076 | 187,726 | ||||||
Public Storage, 4.90% | 20,000 | 497,800 | ||||||
Public Storage, 4.95% | 20,000 | 500,400 | ||||||
Senior Housing Properties Trust, 5.63% | 26,660 | 673,698 | ||||||
Taubman Centers, Inc., 6.25% | 13,046 | 329,151 | ||||||
Taubman Centers, Inc., 6.50% | 9,416 | 236,530 | ||||||
Ventas Capital Corp., 5.45% | 10,000 | 251,550 | ||||||
Vornado Realty Trust, 5.40% | 12,298 | 306,097 | ||||||
8,351,221 | ||||||||
Utilities 2.00% | ||||||||
Dominion Resources, Inc., 5.25% | 20,000 | 511,400 | ||||||
DTE Energy Co., 6.00% | 20,000 | 535,400 | ||||||
DTE Energy Co., 5.38% | 10,000 | 254,700 | ||||||
Duke Energy Corp., 5.13% | 9,030 | 228,911 | ||||||
Entergy Arkansas, Inc., 4.88% | 20,000 | 502,600 | ||||||
Entergy Louisiana LLC, 4.88% | 10,000 | 248,200 | ||||||
Entergy Mississippi, Inc., 4.90% | 30,000 | 754,500 | ||||||
NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc., 5.00% | 6,700 | 167,232 | ||||||
NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc., 5.25% | 15,000 | 383,550 | ||||||
Southern Co., 5.25% | 20,000 | 514,000 | ||||||
4,100,493 | ||||||||
Total Preferred Stocks | 17,323,581 | |||||||
Money Market 0.05% | ||||||||
Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Government Portfolio, Institutional Class, 1.20%(c) | 106,917 | 106,917 | ||||||
Total Money Market | 106,917 | |||||||
Total Investments — 99.07% | ||||||||
(Cost $185,381,672) | 203,365,586 | |||||||
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities — 0.93% | 1,903,945 | |||||||
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NET ASSETS — 100.00% | $ | 205,269,531 |
(a) | Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A or Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933. The security may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. |
(b) | Security is currently being valued according to the fair value procedures approved by the Board of Directors. |
(c) | Rate disclosed is the seven day effective yield as of December 31, 2017. |
AGM - Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.
GTD - Guaranteed
NATL-RE - Insured by National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.
OID - Original Issue Discount
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS | DECEMBER 31, 2017 |
Principal Amount | Market Value | |||||||
Municipal Bonds 38.62% | ||||||||
Arizona 2.23% | ||||||||
City of Glendale, AZ, Senior Excise Tax Revenue, Refunding Revenue Bonds, 3.93%, 07/01/31 | $ | 500,000 | $ | 494,530 | ||||
City of Tucson, AZ, Certificate of Participation, (AGM), 4.83%, 07/01/34 | 620,000 | 684,709 | ||||||
1,179,239 | ||||||||
California 3.57% | ||||||||
City of Newport Beach, CA, Public Improvements, Certificate of Participation, 7.17%, 07/01/40 | 800,000 | 1,115,984 | ||||||
San Bernardino Community College District, Public Improvements, General Obligation Unlimited, 7.63%, 08/01/44 | 505,000 | 770,428 | ||||||
1,886,412 | ||||||||
Florida 2.85% | ||||||||
Miami-Dade County, FL, Educational Facilities Authority, University of Miami, Revenue Bonds, 5.07%, 04/01/50 | 390,000 | 438,379 | ||||||
Pasco County School Board, School Improvements, Certificate of Participation, Callable 12/01/24 @ 100, 5.00%, 12/01/37 | 1,000,000 | 1,067,650 | ||||||
1,506,029 | ||||||||
Kansas 2.10% | ||||||||
Kansas Development Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, 4.73%, 04/15/37 | 1,000,000 | 1,107,010 | ||||||
Louisiana 0.97% | ||||||||
City of New Orleans, LA, Public & Recreational Facilities Improvements, General Obligation Unlimited, Callable 12/01/24 @ 100, (AGM) (OID), 4.00%, 12/01/31 | 500,000 | 514,220 | ||||||
Michigan 2.04% | ||||||||
County of Macomb, MI, Retirement Facilities, General Obligation Limited, Callable 11/01/25 @ 100, 4.42%, 11/01/35 | 1,000,000 | 1,080,030 | ||||||
Minnesota 0.49% | ||||||||
St. Paul, MN, Housing & Redevelopment Authority, Revenue Bonds, 4.19%, 07/01/27 | 250,000 | 258,415 | ||||||
Nebraska 3.19% | ||||||||
Public Power Generation Agency, Electric Lights & Power Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, 7.24%, 01/01/41 | 1,315,000 | 1,685,317 | ||||||
Nevada 0.27% | ||||||||
County of Washoe, NV, Public & Highway Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, 7.97%, 02/01/40 | 100,000 | 144,491 | ||||||
New Jersey 1.47% | ||||||||
New Jersey Housing & Mortgage Finance Agency, State Multi-Family Housing, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 11/01/24 @ 100, 4.47%, 11/01/37 | 750,000 | 776,325 |
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONT.) | DECEMBER 31, 2017 |
Principal Amount | Market Value | |||||||
New York 3.21% | ||||||||
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, 6.65%, 11/15/39 | $ | 225,000 | $ | 315,545 | ||||
New York City Transitional Finance Authority Building Aid Revenue, School Improvements, Miscellaneous Purposes Revenue Bonds, 5.00%, 07/15/30 | 300,000 | 335,010 | ||||||
New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds, Revenue Bonds, Callable 07/01/26 @ 100, 3.88%, 07/01/46 | 750,000 | 771,532 | ||||||
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Revenue Bonds, Revenue Bonds, Callable 06/01/25 @ 100, 4.82%, 06/01/45 | 250,000 | 275,398 | ||||||
1,697,485 | ||||||||
Ohio 6.45% | ||||||||
American Municipal Power, Inc., Electric Lights & Power Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, 8.08%, 02/15/50 | 1,000,000 | 1,709,340 | ||||||
American Municipal Power, Inc., Electric Lights & Power Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, 7.83%, 02/15/41 | 1,000,000 | 1,564,790 | ||||||
American Municipal Power, Inc., Electric Lights & Power Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, 5.94%, 02/15/47 | 100,000 | 131,718 | ||||||
3,405,848 | ||||||||
Oregon 1.93% | ||||||||
Washington & Multnomah Counties School District No. 48J Beaverton, Pension Funding, General Obligation Limited, Callable 06/30/25 @ 100, 4.06%, 06/30/34 | 1,000,000 | 1,017,030 | ||||||
Pennsylvania 2.08% | ||||||||
City of Reading, PA, General Obligation Unlimited, Callable 11/01/24 @ 100, (AGM) (OID), 5.30%, 11/01/33 | 1,000,000 | 1,097,270 | ||||||
Tennessee 1.52% | ||||||||
Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County, General Obligation Unlimited, 3.49%, 07/01/29 | 100,000 | 103,093 | ||||||
Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County Convention Center Authority, Public Improvements, Revenue Bonds, 7.43%, 07/01/43 | 500,000 | 697,060 | ||||||
800,153 | ||||||||
Texas 1.84% | ||||||||
El Paso Downtown Development Corp., Recreational Facility Improvements, Revenue Bonds, 7.25%, 08/15/43 | 750,000 | 971,085 | ||||||
Wisconsin 2.41% | ||||||||
Public Finance Authority, Parking Facility Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 11/01/24 @ 100, (OID), 5.00%, 11/01/44 | 1,250,000 | 1,270,262 | ||||||
Total Municipal Bonds | 20,396,621 |
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONT.) | DECEMBER 31, 2017 |
Shares | Market Value | |||||||
Preferred Stocks 22.74% | ||||||||
Financials 10.95% | ||||||||
Aegon NV, 8.00% | 2,000 | $ | 53,060 | |||||
Aegon NV, 6.38% | 10,000 | 258,200 | ||||||
Arch Capital Group Ltd., 5.25% | 10,000 | 251,200 | ||||||
Bank of America Corp., 6.63% | 3,700 | 100,455 | ||||||
Bank of America Corp., 6.00% | 3,800 | 103,322 | ||||||
BGC Partners, Inc., 8.13% | 11,550 | 299,145 | ||||||
Capital One Financial Corp., 6.70% | 10,000 | 268,200 | ||||||
Carlyle Group LP/The, 5.88% | 6,000 | 152,220 | ||||||
Citigroup, Inc., 6.88% | 12,000 | 342,360 | ||||||
Citigroup, Inc., 6.30% | 10,000 | 269,300 | ||||||
First Republic Bank, 5.70% | 10,000 | 257,800 | ||||||
Hancock Holding Co., 5.95% | 10,200 | 266,016 | ||||||
JPMorgan Chase & Co., 6.10% | 10,000 | 269,700 | ||||||
JPMorgan Chase & Co., 6.70% | 10,000 | 270,400 | ||||||
JPMorgan Chase & Co., 6.30% | 15,750 | 426,037 | ||||||
KKR & Co. LP, 6.50% | 7,431 | 198,928 | ||||||
KKR Financial Holdings LLC, 7.38% | 9,600 | 244,128 | ||||||
Northern Trust Corp., 5.85% | 6,000 | 157,560 | ||||||
Torchmark Corp., 6.13% | 10,000 | 267,600 | ||||||
Wells Fargo & Co., 5.70% | 27,659 | 718,857 | ||||||
Zions Bancorp, 6.95% | 20,000 | 605,500 | ||||||
5,779,988 | ||||||||
Industrials 0.55% | ||||||||
Pitney Bowes, Inc., 6.70% | 12,000 | 292,680 | ||||||
Information Technology 0.51% | ||||||||
eBay, Inc., 6.00% | 10,000 | 269,400 | ||||||
Real Estate Investment Trusts 5.99% | ||||||||
CBL & Associates Properties, Inc., 6.63% | 2,640 | 58,212 | ||||||
CBL & Associates Properties, Inc., 7.38% | 4,800 | 104,928 | ||||||
DDR Corp., 6.50% | 11,500 | 288,650 | ||||||
Digital Realty Trust, Inc., 7.38% | 13,848 | 369,326 | ||||||
Digital Realty Trust, Inc., 6.35% | 14,050 | 386,515 | ||||||
Equity Commonwealth, 5.75% | 10,000 | 254,000 | ||||||
Equity Commonwealth, 6.50% | 6,000 | 159,930 | ||||||
Gramercy Property Trust, 7.13% | 3,000 | 80,310 | ||||||
National Retail Properties, Inc., 5.20% | 6,000 | 150,540 | ||||||
PS Business Parks, Inc., 5.20% | 4,000 | 101,000 | ||||||
Public Storage, 5.40% | 10,000 | 256,900 | ||||||
Public Storage, 5.05% | 6,000 | 149,700 | ||||||
SL Green Realty Corp., 6.50% | 8,100 | 203,148 | ||||||
Taubman Centers, Inc., 6.25% | 3,211 | 81,014 | ||||||
Taubman Centers, Inc., 6.50% | 16,436 | 412,872 | ||||||
Urstadt Biddle Properties, Inc., 6.75% | 4,000 | 105,440 | ||||||
3,162,485 |
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONT.) | DECEMBER 31, 2017 |
Shares | Market Value | |||||||
Telecommunication Services 0.95% | ||||||||
Qwest Corp., 6.88% | 12,000 | $ | 282,480 | |||||
United States Cellular Corp., 7.25% | 8,500 | 218,620 | ||||||
501,100 | ||||||||
Utilities 3.79% | ||||||||
Dominion Resources, Inc., 5.25% | 10,000 | 255,700 | ||||||
Duke Energy Corp., 5.13% | 10,000 | 253,500 | ||||||
Entergy Arkansas, Inc., 4.88% | 10,000 | 251,300 | ||||||
Entergy Mississippi, Inc., 4.90% | 10,000 | 251,500 | ||||||
NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc., 5.25% | 10,000 | 255,700 | ||||||
SCE Trust II, 5.10% | 5,000 | 120,850 | ||||||
Southern Co., 5.25% | 10,000 | 257,000 | ||||||
Southern Co/The, 5.25% | 14,000 | 356,300 | ||||||
2,001,850 | ||||||||
Total Preferred Stocks | 12,007,503 | |||||||
Common Stocks 32.19% | ||||||||
Consumer Staples 1.93% | ||||||||
Altria Group, Inc. | 6,190 | 442,028 | ||||||
British American Tobacco PLC | 4,235 | 283,703 | ||||||
Philip Morris International, Inc. | 2,780 | 293,707 | ||||||
1,019,438 | ||||||||
Energy 10.05% | ||||||||
Andeavor Logistics LP | 5,332 | 246,285 | ||||||
Cheniere Energy Partners LP | 11,400 | 337,896 | ||||||
Cone Midstream Partners LP | 19,400 | 325,338 | ||||||
Enbridge, Inc. | 4,723 | 184,717 | ||||||
Energy Transfer Partners LP | 22,904 | 410,440 | ||||||
EnLink Midstream Partners LP | 18,140 | 278,812 | ||||||
Enterprise Products Partners LP | 29,080 | 770,911 | ||||||
Exxon Mobil Corp. | 1,200 | 100,368 | ||||||
Holly Energy Partners LP | 3,300 | 107,217 | ||||||
Magellan Midstream Partners LP | 3,825 | 271,346 | ||||||
MPLX LP | 17,250 | 611,857 | ||||||
Spectra Energy Partners LP | 5,305 | 209,760 | ||||||
Summit Midstream Partners LP | 10,200 | 209,100 | ||||||
Targa Resources Corp. | 7,750 | 375,255 | ||||||
TC PipeLines LP | 5,720 | 303,732 | ||||||
USA Compression Partners LP | 16,966 | 280,618 | ||||||
Valero Energy Corp. | 1,500 | 137,865 | ||||||
Western Gas Partners LP | 3,000 | 144,270 | ||||||
5,305,787 | ||||||||
Financials 1.99% | ||||||||
BGC Partners, Inc. | 32,644 | 493,251 | ||||||
Blackstone Group LP/The | 12,005 | 384,400 | ||||||
Wells Fargo & Co. | 2,900 | 175,943 | ||||||
1,053,594 |
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONT.) | DECEMBER 31, 2017 |
Shares | Market Value | |||||||
Real Estate Investment Trusts 14.09% | ||||||||
Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. | 30,445 | $ | 597,026 | |||||
Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. | 65,300 | 439,469 | ||||||
Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc. | 19,357 | 622,908 | ||||||
Chesapeake Lodging Trust | 19,700 | 533,673 | ||||||
City Office REIT, Inc. | 42,970 | 559,040 | ||||||
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. | 3,410 | 388,399 | ||||||
Education Realty Trust, Inc. | 3,800 | 132,696 | ||||||
Gramercy Property Trust | 6,576 | 175,316 | ||||||
Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure Capital, Inc. | 26,529 | 638,288 | ||||||
Hersha Hospitality Trust | 23,700 | 412,380 | ||||||
Independence Realty Trust, Inc. | 71,729 | 723,746 | ||||||
Lexington Realty Trust | 60,321 | 582,098 | ||||||
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust | 13,513 | 502,278 | ||||||
Starwood Property Trust, Inc. | 32,820 | 700,707 | ||||||
WP Carey, Inc. | 6,320 | 435,448 | ||||||
7,443,472 | ||||||||
Telecommunication Services 1.58% | ||||||||
AT&T, Inc. | 11,274 | 438,333 | ||||||
Verizon Communications, Inc. | 7,435 | 393,535 | ||||||
831,868 | ||||||||
Utilities 2.55% | ||||||||
American Electric Power Co., Inc. | 5,470 | 402,428 | ||||||
Consolidated Edison, Inc. | 7,790 | 661,760 | ||||||
Duke Energy Corp. | 3,335 | 280,507 | ||||||
1,344,695 | ||||||||
Total Common Stocks | 16,998,854 | |||||||
Principal Amount | ||||||||
Corporate Bonds 5.90% | ||||||||
American University/The, 4.32%, 04/01/45 | $ | 250,000 | 277,215 | |||||
Entergy Texas, Inc., 5.15%, 06/01/45 | 100,000 | 106,410 | ||||||
Ford Motor Co., 9.98%, 02/15/47 | 500,000 | 823,980 | ||||||
McLaren Health Care Corp., 4.53%, 05/15/38 | 290,000 | 320,801 | ||||||
QUALCOMM, Inc., 4.80%, 05/20/45 | 1,000,000 | 1,078,046 | ||||||
Wells Fargo & Co., 7.98%, 03/29/49(a) | 500,000 | 508,725 | ||||||
Total Corporate Bonds | 3,115,177 | |||||||
Total Investments — 99.45% | ||||||||
(Cost $47,610,688) | 52,518,155 | |||||||
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities — 0.55% | 290,401 | |||||||
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NET ASSETS — 100.00% | $ | 52,808,556 |
(a) | Variable or Floating Rate Security. Rate disclosed is as of December 31, 2017. Effective March 15, 2018, rate changes to LIBOR plus 377 bps. |
AGM - Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.
OID - Original Issue Discount
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
DECEMBER 31, 2017
Spirit of America Real Estate Income and Growth Fund | Spirit of America Large Cap Value Fund | Spirit of America Municipal Tax Free Bond Fund | Spirit of America Income Fund | Spirit of America Income and Opportunity Fund | ||||||||||||||||
ASSETS | ||||||||||||||||||||
Investments in securities at value (cost $76,591,255, $60,018,361, $94,027,875, $185,381,672 and $47,610,688) | $ | 107,114,934 | $ | 101,196,830 | $ | 98,396,188 | $ | 203,365,586 | $ | 52,518,155 | ||||||||||
Receivable for Fund shares sold | 14,229 | 15,607 | 732 | 17,464 | 5,968 | |||||||||||||||
Dividends and interest receivable | 604,304 | 172,876 | 1,208,163 | 2,641,169 | 496,622 | |||||||||||||||
Receivable for investments sold | — | — | 106,940 | — | 287,618 | |||||||||||||||
Prepaid expenses | 8,418 | 8,421 | 6,527 | 13,471 | 7,995 | |||||||||||||||
TOTAL ASSETS | 107,741,885 | 101,393,734 | 99,718,550 | 206,037,690 | 53,316,358 | |||||||||||||||
LIABILITIES | ||||||||||||||||||||
Line of credit payable | 284,777 | 44,311 | 234,253 | — | 254,665 | |||||||||||||||
Payable for Fund shares redeemed | 149,086 | 106,068 | 36,731 | 220,063 | 78,779 | |||||||||||||||
Payable for distributions to shareholders | — | — | 102,219 | 314,728 | 92,417 | |||||||||||||||
Payable for investment advisory fees | 88,458 | 82,922 | 40,526 | 120,343 | 33,564 | |||||||||||||||
Payable for distribution (12b-1) fees | 27,383 | 25,669 | 12,787 | 43,835 | 11,539 | |||||||||||||||
Payable for accounting and administration fees | 4,758 | 4,354 | 17,087 | 16,815 | 3,460 | |||||||||||||||
Payable for transfer agent fees | 3,321 | 2,260 | 1,957 | 6,240 | 1,531 | |||||||||||||||
Payable for chief compliance officer fees | 160 | 140 | 154 | 316 | 86 | |||||||||||||||
Other accrued expenses | 41,938 | 35,345 | 33,425 | 45,819 | 31,761 | |||||||||||||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES | 599,881 | 301,069 | 479,139 | 768,159 | 507,802 | |||||||||||||||
NET ASSETS | $ | 107,142,004 | $ | 101,092,665 | $ | 99,239,411 | $ | 205,269,531 | $ | 52,808,556 | ||||||||||
SOURCE OF NET ASSETS | ||||||||||||||||||||
As of December 31 2017, net assets consisted of: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Paid-in capital | $ | 73,573,694 | $ | 59,925,607 | $ | 103,598,635 | $ | 191,550,131 | $ | 51,171,862 | ||||||||||
Accumulated undistributed net investment income (loss) | 9,376 | (764 | ) | — | (316,878 | ) | (158,717 | ) | ||||||||||||
Accumulated net realized gain (loss) on investments | 3,035,255 | (10,647 | ) | (8,727,537 | ) | (3,947,636 | ) | (3,112,056 | ) | |||||||||||
Net unrealized appreciation on investments | 30,523,679 | 41,178,469 | 4,368,313 | 17,983,914 | 4,907,467 | |||||||||||||||
NET ASSETS | $ | 107,142,004 | $ | 101,092,665 | $ | 99,239,411 | $ | 205,269,531 | $ | 52,808,556 | ||||||||||
NET ASSETS: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Class A Shares | $ | 107,100,562 | $ | 101,053,918 | $ | 99,159,146 | $ | 205,137,770 | $ | 52,523,200 | ||||||||||
Class C Shares | $ | 41,442 | $ | 38,747 | $ | 80,265 | $ | 131,761 | $ | 285,356 | ||||||||||
SHARES OUTSTANDING ($0.001 par value, 500,000,000 authorized shares): |
| |||||||||||||||||||
Class A Shares | 9,191,110 | 4,681,274 | 10,473,898 | 17,004,790 | 5,324,061 | |||||||||||||||
Class C Shares | 3,584 | 1,792 | 8,497 | 10,912 | 28,971 | |||||||||||||||
NET ASSET VALUE AND REDEMPTION PRICE PER SHARE |
| |||||||||||||||||||
Class A Shares | $ | 11.65 | $ | 21.59 | $ | 9.47 | $ | 12.06 | $ | 9.87 | ||||||||||
Class C Shares(b) | $ | 11.56 | $ | 21.62 | $ | 9.45 | $ | 12.08 | (a) | $ | 9.85 | |||||||||
OFFERING PRICE PER SHARE (100%/(100%-maximum sales charge) |
| |||||||||||||||||||
Class A Shares | $ | 12.30 | $ | 22.79 | $ | 9.94 | $ | 12.66 | $ | 10.36 | ||||||||||
MAXIMUM SALES CHARGE: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Class A Shares | 5.25 | % | 5.25 | % | 4.75 | % | 4.75 | % | 4.75 | % |
(a) Per share amounts may not recalculate due to rounding of net assets and/or shares outstanding.
(b) A contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) of 1.00% may be charged on shares held less than 13 months.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2017
Spirit of America Real Estate Income and Growth Fund | Spirit of America Large Cap Value Fund | Spirit of America Municipal Tax Free Bond Fund | Spirit of America Income Fund | Spirit of America Income and Opportunity Fund | ||||||||||||||||
INVESTMENT INCOME | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends | $ | 2,847,113 | $ | 2,231,682 | $ | 1,851 | $ | 1,315,910 | $ | 1,390,307 | ||||||||||
Foreign dividend taxes withheld | (119 | ) | (638 | ) | — | — | (545 | ) | ||||||||||||
Interest | 25,423 | — | 4,197,932 | 9,597,282 | 1,170,617 | |||||||||||||||
TOTAL INVESTMENT INCOME | 2,872,417 | 2,231,044 | 4,199,783 | 10,913,192 | 2,560,379 | |||||||||||||||
EXPENSES | ||||||||||||||||||||
Investment advisory | 1,045,548 | 856,603 | 619,819 | 1,282,795 | 370,359 | |||||||||||||||
Distribution (12b-1) - Class A | 323,315 | 264,893 | 154,877 | 534,209 | 141,823 | |||||||||||||||
Distribution (12b-1) - Class C | 172 | 124 | 518 | 1,145 | 2,492 | |||||||||||||||
Accounting and Administration | 55,788 | 46,634 | 125,219 | 151,535 | 35,563 | |||||||||||||||
Auditing | 32,900 | 28,100 | 28,100 | 28,100 | 28,100 | |||||||||||||||
Chief Compliance Officer | 2,059 | 1,667 | 1,977 | 4,090 | 1,093 | |||||||||||||||
Custodian | 10,054 | 7,684 | 8,332 | 16,469 | 4,834 | |||||||||||||||
Directors | 10,049 | 8,184 | 9,587 | 19,943 | 5,344 | |||||||||||||||
Insurance | 8,490 | 6,516 | 8,089 | 16,849 | 4,557 | |||||||||||||||
Legal | 8,827 | 7,109 | 8,560 | 17,658 | 4,746 | |||||||||||||||
Printing | 24,724 | 10,487 | 21,208 | 45,055 | 4,349 | |||||||||||||||
Registration | 25,712 | 23,144 | 31,960 | 36,627 | 25,095 | |||||||||||||||
Transfer agent | 38,696 | 28,405 | 22,401 | 72,658 | 17,284 | |||||||||||||||
Line of credit | 629 | 492 | 607 | 1,254 | 334 | |||||||||||||||
Interest | 2,568 | — | 5,752 | 2,051 | 1,512 | |||||||||||||||
Other | 10,840 | 10,558 | 8,081 | 13,670 | 9,116 | |||||||||||||||
TOTAL EXPENSES | 1,600,371 | 1,300,600 | 1,055,087 | 2,244,108 | 656,601 | |||||||||||||||
Fees recouped (waived) by Adviser | — | — | (118,752 | ) | 110,905 | 58,708 | ||||||||||||||
NET EXPENSES | 1,600,371 | 1,300,600 | 936,335 | 2,355,013 | 715,309 | |||||||||||||||
NET INVESTMENT INCOME | 1,272,046 | 930,444 | 3,263,448 | 8,558,179 | 1,845,070 | |||||||||||||||
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net realized gain (loss) from investment transactions | 6,503,465 | 873,180 | (427,830 | ) | 970,129 | 703,308 | ||||||||||||||
Net realized gain on foreign currency transactions | — | — | — | — | 76 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized gain on written option transactions | 5,279 | 2,528 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments | (655,374 | ) | 14,567,679 | 1,978,143 | 6,039,377 | 2,057,375 | ||||||||||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on written option contracts | 5,161 | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN ON INVESTMENTS | 5,858,531 | 15,443,387 | 1,550,313 | 7,009,506 | 2,760,759 | |||||||||||||||
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | $ | 7,130,577 | $ | 16,373,831 | $ | 4,813,761 | $ | 15,567,685 | $ | 4,605,829 |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
Spirit of America Real Estate Income and Growth Fund | Spirit of America Large Cap Value Fund | |||||||||||||||
For the Year Ended | For the Year Ended | For the Year Ended | For the Year Ended | |||||||||||||
OPERATIONS | ||||||||||||||||
Net investment income | $ | 1,272,046 | $ | 1,834,821 | $ | 930,444 | $ | 1,116,881 | ||||||||
Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions | 6,508,744 | 3,649,009 | 875,708 | 3,332,190 | ||||||||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments | (650,213 | ) | 588,500 | 14,567,679 | 1,495,145 | |||||||||||
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | 7,130,577 | 6,072,330 | 16,373,831 | 5,944,216 | ||||||||||||
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS |
| |||||||||||||||
From net investment income: | ||||||||||||||||
Class A | (7,147,970 | ) | (1,834,686 | ) | (1,039,764 | ) | (962,945 | ) | ||||||||
Class C | (1,704 | ) | (135 | ) | (106 | ) | — | |||||||||
From realized gains: | ||||||||||||||||
Class A | — | (5,254,191 | ) | (1,076,857 | ) | (3,674,894 | ) | |||||||||
Class C | — | (462 | ) | (414 | ) | (52 | ) | |||||||||
From return of capital | ||||||||||||||||
Class A | — | — | (3,168,183 | ) | — | |||||||||||
Class C | — | — | (779 | ) | — | |||||||||||
Total distributions to shareholders | (7,149,674 | ) | (7,089,474 | ) | (5,286,103 | ) | (4,637,891 | ) | ||||||||
CAPITAL TRANSACTIONS | ||||||||||||||||
Class A Shares: | ||||||||||||||||
Shares sold | 10,638,421 | 9,088,060 | 18,779,133 | 11,511,863 | ||||||||||||
Shares issued from reinvestment of distributions | 6,204,769 | 6,198,471 | 4,664,941 | 4,276,670 | ||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | (18,514,287 | ) | (21,659,743 | ) | (11,055,399 | ) | (11,555,240 | ) | ||||||||
Total Class A Shares | (1,671,097 | ) | (6,373,212 | ) | 12,388,675 | 4,233,293 | ||||||||||
Class C Shares: | ||||||||||||||||
Shares sold | 32,253 | 9,319 | 36,682 | 6,000 | ||||||||||||
Shares issued from reinvestment of distributions | 742 | 598 | 842 | 52 | ||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | — | — | (997 | ) | (5,222 | ) | ||||||||||
Total Class C Shares | 32,995 | 9,917 | 36,527 | 830 | ||||||||||||
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from capital share transactions | (1,638,102 | ) | (6,363,295 | ) | 12,425,202 | 4,234,123 | ||||||||||
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | (1,657,199 | ) | (7,380,439 | ) | 23,512,930 | 5,540,448 | ||||||||||
NET ASSETS | ||||||||||||||||
Beginning of period | 108,799,203 | 116,179,642 | 77,579,735 | 72,039,287 | ||||||||||||
End of period | $ | 107,142,004 | $ | 108,799,203 | $ | 101,092,665 | $ | 77,579,735 | ||||||||
Accumuluated undistributed net investment income (loss) | $ | 9,376 | $ | 9,375 | $ | (764 | ) | $ | 108,642 | |||||||
SHARE TRANSACTIONS | ||||||||||||||||
Class A Shares: | ||||||||||||||||
Shares sold | 896,767 | 746,130 | 917,471 | 607,172 | ||||||||||||
Shares issued from reinvestment of distributions | 531,685 | 535,423 | 223,942 | 224,575 | ||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | (1,562,502 | ) | (1,794,582 | ) | (541,445 | ) | (616,745 | ) | ||||||||
Total Class A Shares | (134,050 | ) | (513,029 | ) | 599,968 | 215,002 | ||||||||||
Class C Shares: | ||||||||||||||||
Shares sold | 2,691 | 777 | 1,741 | 325 | ||||||||||||
Shares issued from reinvestment of distributions | 64 | 52 | 39 | 3 | ||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | — | — | (45 | ) | (271 | ) | ||||||||||
Total Class C Shares | 2,755 | 829 | 1,735 | 57 | ||||||||||||
Increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | (131,295 | ) | (512,200 | ) | 601,703 | 215,059 |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
66 | SPIRIT OF AMERICA |
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (CONT.)
Spirit of America Municipal Tax Free Bond Fund | Spirit of America Income Fund | Spirit of America Income and Opportunity Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||
For the Year Ended December 31, 2017 | For the Year Ended December 31, 2016 | For the Year Ended December 31, 2017 | For the Year Ended December 31, 2016 | For the Year Ended December 31, 2017 | For the Year Ended December 31, 2016 | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 3,263,448 | $ | 3,476,460 | $ | 8,558,179 | $ | 8,239,536 | $ | 1,845,070 | $ | 1,085,087 | |||||||||||
(427,830 | ) | (136,375 | ) | 970,129 | (1,942,924 | ) | 703,384 | (2,208,388 | ) | |||||||||||||
| 1,978,143 |
| (2,908,827 | ) | 6,039,377 | 3,564,238 | 2,057,375 | 5,529,138 | ||||||||||||||
4,813,761 | 431,258 | 15,567,685 | 9,860,850 | 4,605,829 | 4,405,837 | |||||||||||||||||
(3,262,254 | ) | (3,476,263 | ) | (8,498,501 | ) | (8,303,003 | ) | (1,909,290 | ) | (1,075,718 | ) | |||||||||||
(1,194 | ) | (197 | ) | (3,747 | ) | (1,855 | ) | (6,936 | ) | (1,077 | ) | |||||||||||
— | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||
— | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||
— | — | (877,069 | ) | (1,315,660 | ) | (505,550 | ) | (1,432,842 | ) | |||||||||||||
— | — | (387 | ) | (294 | ) | (1,836 | ) | (1,434 | ) | |||||||||||||
(3,263,448 | ) | (3,476,460 | ) | (9,379,704 | ) | (9,620,812 | ) | (2,423,612 | ) | (2,511,071 | ) | |||||||||||
11,187,907 | 25,751,385 | 22,580,306 | 54,172,800 | 6,436,269 | 15,188,691 | |||||||||||||||||
2,070,097 | 2,213,679 | 6,390,967 | 6,469,622 | 1,614,800 | 1,669,240 | |||||||||||||||||
(22,632,474 | ) | (20,741,983 | ) | (52,238,814 | ) | (40,383,250 | ) | (15,529,957 | ) | (12,450,520 | ) | |||||||||||
(9,374,470 | ) | 7,223,081 | (23,267,541 | ) | 20,259,172 | (7,478,888 | ) | 4,407,411 | ||||||||||||||
50,500 | 29,000 | 61,273 | 95,172 | 95,751 | 195,413 | |||||||||||||||||
807 | 59 | 3,567 | 1,970 | 8,741 | 2,511 | |||||||||||||||||
— | — | (30,595 | ) | — | (22,179 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||
51,307 | 29,059 | 34,245 | 97,142 | 82,313 | 197,924 | |||||||||||||||||
| (9,323,163 | ) | 7,252,140 | (23,233,296 | ) | 20,356,314 | (7,396,575 | ) | 4,605,335 | |||||||||||||
(7,772,850 | ) | 4,206,938 | (17,045,315 | ) | 20,596,352 | (5,214,358 | ) | 6,500,101 | ||||||||||||||
107,012,261 | 102,805,323 | 222,314,846 | 201,718,494 | 58,022,914 | 51,522,813 | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 99,239,411 | $ | 107,012,261 | $ | 205,269,531 | $ | 222,314,846 | $ | 52,808,556 | $ | 58,022,914 | |||||||||||
$ | — | $ | — | $ | (316,878 | ) | $ | (388,282 | ) | $ | (158,717 | ) | $ | (89,362 | ) | |||||||
1,183,054 | 2,648,796 | 1,891,288 | 4,486,451 | 662,870 | 1,597,140 | |||||||||||||||||
219,116 | 228,819 | 533,665 | 537,118 | 165,323 | 174,331 | |||||||||||||||||
(2,399,355 | ) | (2,153,767 | ) | (4,377,259 | ) | (3,361,211 | ) | (1,593,610 | ) | (1,309,251 | ) | |||||||||||
(997,185 | ) | 723,848 | (1,952,306 | ) | 1,662,358 | (765,417 | ) | 462,220 | ||||||||||||||
5,392 | 3,013 | 5,095 | 7,905 | 9,846 | 20,244 | |||||||||||||||||
86 | 6 | 298 | 163 | 897 | 261 | |||||||||||||||||
— | — | (2,549 | ) | — | (2,277 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||
5,478 | 3,019 | 2,844 | 8,068 | 8,466 | 20,505 | |||||||||||||||||
(991,707 | ) | 726,867 | (1,949,462 | ) | 1,670,426 | (756,951 | ) | 482,725 |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
67 |
SPIRIT OF AMERICA REAL ESTATE INCOME AND GROWTH FUND
CLASS A
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
The table below sets forth financial data for one share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout the period presented.
For The Year Ended December 31
| ||||||||||||||||||||
2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | ||||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year | $ | 11.67 | $ | 11.81 | $ | 13.11 | $ | 10.26 | $ | 10.06 | ||||||||||
From Investment Operations: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income | 0.14 | 1 | 0.21 | 0.06 | 0.16 | 0.04 | ||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | 0.64 | 0.45 | (0.30 | ) | 2.86 | 0.28 | ||||||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 0.78 | 0.66 | (0.24 | ) | 3.02 | 0.32 | ||||||||||||||
Less Distributions: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distributions from net investment income | (0.80 | ) | (0.21 | ) | (0.06 | ) | (0.16 | ) | (0.04 | ) | ||||||||||
Distributions from capital gains | — | (0.59 | ) | (1.00 | ) | (0.01 | ) | — | ||||||||||||
Distributions from return of capital | — | — | — | — | (0.08 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Total distributions | (0.80 | ) | (0.80 | ) | (1.06 | ) | (0.17 | ) | (0.12 | ) | ||||||||||
Net Asset Value, End of Year | $ | 11.65 | $ | 11.67 | $ | 11.81 | $ | 13.11 | $ | 10.26 | ||||||||||
Total Return2 | 6.79 | % | 5.66 | % | (1.88 | )% | 29.55 | % | 3.15 | % | ||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of year (000) | $ | 107,101 | $ | 108,790 | $ | 116,180 | $ | 138,539 | $ | 126,852 | ||||||||||
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | 1.48 | % | 1.54 | % | 1.57 | % | 1.56 | % | 1.68 | % | ||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 1.18 | % | 1.65 | % | 0.50 | % | 1.36 | % | 0.33 | % | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover | 8 | % | 10 | % | 37 | % | 43 | % | 31 | % |
1 Calculated based on the average number of shares outstanding during the period.
2 Calculation does not reflect sales load.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
68 | SPIRIT OF AMERICA |
SPIRIT OF AMERICA REAL ESTATE INCOME AND GROWTH FUND
CLASS C
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
The table below sets forth financial data for one share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout the period presented.
For The Year Ended December 31, 2017 | For The Period Ended December 31, 2016* | |||||||
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | $ | 11.61 | $ | 11.73 | ||||
From Investment Operations: | ||||||||
Net investment income | 0.07 | 1 | 0.10 | 1 | ||||
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | 0.63 | 0.55 | ||||||
Total from investment operations | 0.70 | 0.65 | ||||||
Less Distributions: | ||||||||
Distributions from net investment income | (0.75 | ) | (0.18 | ) | ||||
Distributions from capital gains | — | (0.59 | ) | |||||
Total distributions | (0.75 | ) | (0.77 | ) | ||||
Net Asset Value, End of Period | $ | 11.56 | $ | 11.61 | ||||
Total Return2 | 6.10 | % | 5.69 | %3 | ||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | ||||||||
Net assets, end of period (000) | $ | 41 | $ | 10 | ||||
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | 2.18 | % | 2.24 | %4 | ||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 0.59 | % | 1.07 | %4 | ||||
Portfolio turnover | 8 | % | 10 | %3 |
* For the period March 15, 2016 (comencement of operations) to December 31, 2016.
1 Calculated based on the average number of shares outstanding during the period.
2 Calculation does not reflect CDSC.
3 Not annualized.
4 Annualized.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
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SPIRIT OF AMERICA LARGE CAP VALUE FUND
CLASS A
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
The table below sets forth financial data for one share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout the period presented.
For The Year Ended December 31
| ||||||||||||||||||||
2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | ||||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year | $ | 19.01 | $ | 18.63 | $ | 19.78 | $ | 17.72 | $ | 14.18 | ||||||||||
From Investment Operations: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income | 0.22 | 1 | 0.29 | 0.08 | 0.14 | 0.12 | ||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | 3.56 | 1.29 | (0.63 | ) | 2.10 | 3.54 | ||||||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 3.78 | 1.58 | (0.55 | ) | 2.24 | 3.66 | ||||||||||||||
Less Distributions: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distributions from net investment income | (0.24 | ) | (0.25 | ) | (0.09 | ) | (0.14 | ) | (0.12 | ) | ||||||||||
Distributions from capital gains | (0.24 | ) | (0.95 | ) | (0.51 | ) | (0.04 | ) | — | |||||||||||
Distributions from return of capital | (0.72 | ) | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||
Total distributions | (1.20 | ) | (1.20 | ) | (0.60 | ) | (0.18 | ) | (0.12 | ) | ||||||||||
Net Asset Value, End of Year | $ | 21.59 | $ | 19.01 | $ | 18.63 | $ | 19.78 | $ | 17.72 | ||||||||||
Total Return2 | 20.22 | % | 8.49 | % | (2.83 | )% | 12.68 | % | 25.90 | % | ||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of year (000) | $ | 101,054 | $ | 77,579 | $ | 72,039 | $ | 76,138 | $ | 71,248 | ||||||||||
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | 1.47 | % | 1.57 | % | 1.60 | % | 1.60 | % | 1.68 | % | ||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 1.05 | % | 1.56 | % | 0.40 | % | 0.78 | % | 0.77 | % | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover | 3 | % | 24 | % | 19 | % | 15 | % | 22 | % |
1 Calculated based on the average number of shares outstanding during the period.
2 Calculation does not reflect sales load.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
70 | SPIRIT OF AMERICA |
SPIRIT OF AMERICA LARGE CAP VALUE FUND
CLASS C
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
The table below sets forth financial data for one share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout the period presented.
For The Year Ended December 31, 2017 | For The Period Ended December 31, 2016* | |||||||
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | $ | 19.14 | $ | 18.29 | ||||
From Investment Operations: | ||||||||
Net investment income | 0.08 | 1 | 0.10 | 1 | ||||
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | 3.57 | 1.70 | ||||||
Total from investment operations | 3.65 | 1.80 | ||||||
Less Distributions: | ||||||||
Distributions from net investment income | (0.23 | ) | — | |||||
Distributions from capital gains | (0.24 | ) | (0.95 | ) | ||||
Distributions from return of capital | (0.70 | ) | — | |||||
Total distributions | (1.17 | ) | (0.95 | ) | ||||
Net Asset Value, End of Period | $ | 21.62 | $ | 19.14 | ||||
Total Return2 | 19.37 | % | 9.65 | %3 | ||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | ||||||||
Net assets, end of period (000) | $ | 39 | $ | 1 | ||||
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | 2.17 | % | 2.27 | %4 | ||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 0.39 | % | 0.64 | %4 | ||||
Portfolio turnover | 3 | % | 24 | %3 |
* For the period March 15, 2016 (comencement of operations) to December 31, 2016.
1 Calculated based on the average number of shares outstanding during the period.
2 Calculation does not reflect CDSC.
3 Not annualized.
4 Annualized.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
71 |
SPIRIT OF AMERICA MUNICIPAL TAX FREE BOND FUND
CLASS A
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
The table below sets forth financial data for one share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout the period presented.
For The Year Ended December 31
| ||||||||||||||||||||
2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | ||||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year | $ | 9.33 | $ | 9.57 | $ | 9.62 | $ | 8.89 | $ | 10.08 | ||||||||||
From Investment Operations: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income | 0.30 | 0.31 | 0.33 | 0.35 | 0.36 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | 0.14 | (0.24 | ) | (0.05 | ) | 0.73 | (1.19 | ) | ||||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 0.44 | 0.07 | 0.28 | 1.08 | (0.83 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Less Distributions: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distributions from net investment income | (0.30 | ) | (0.31 | ) | (0.33 | ) | (0.35 | ) | (0.36 | ) | ||||||||||
Total distributions | (0.30 | ) | (0.31 | ) | (0.33 | ) | (0.35 | ) | (0.36 | ) | ||||||||||
Net Asset Value, End of Year | $ | 9.47 | $ | 9.33 | $ | 9.57 | $ | 9.62 | $ | 8.89 | ||||||||||
Total Return1 | 4.75 | % | 0.64 | % | 3.01 | % | 12.35 | % | (8.39 | )% | ||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of year (000) | $ | 99,159 | $ | 106,984 | $ | 102,805 | $ | 107,353 | $ | 111,850 | ||||||||||
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | ||||||||||||||||||||
Before expense reimbursement or recapture | 1.02 | %2 | 1.04 | % | 1.10 | %2 | 1.10 | % | 1.11 | % | ||||||||||
After expense reimbursement or recapture | 0.91 | %2 | 0.90 | % | 0.91 | %2 | 0.90 | % | 0.90 | % | ||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 3.16 | % | 3.17 | % | 3.50 | % | 3.78 | % | 3.78 | % | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover | 5 | % | 10 | % | 11 | % | 7 | % | 19 | % |
1 Calculation does not reflect sales load.
2 Includes interest expense of 0.01%.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
72 | SPIRIT OF AMERICA |
SPIRIT OF AMERICA MUNICIPAL TAX FREE BOND FUND
CLASS C
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
The table below sets forth financial data for one share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout the period presented.
For The Year Ended December 31, 2017 | For The Period Ended December 31, 2016* | |||||||
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | $ | 9.31 | $ | 9.59 | ||||
From Investment Operations: | ||||||||
Net investment income | 0.22 | 0.17 | ||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | 0.14 | (0.28 | ) | |||||
Total from investment operations | 0.36 | (0.11 | ) | |||||
Less Distributions: | ||||||||
Distributions from net investment income | (0.22 | ) | (0.17 | ) | ||||
Total distributions | (0.22 | ) | (0.17 | ) | ||||
Net Asset Value, End of Period | $ | 9.45 | $ | 9.31 | ||||
Total Return1 | 3.87 | % | (1.19 | )%2 | ||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | ||||||||
Net assets, end of period (000) | $ | 80 | $ | 28 | ||||
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | ||||||||
Before expense reimbursement or recapture | 1.87 | %4 | 1.89 | %3 | ||||
After expense reimbursement or recapture | 1.76 | %4 | 1.75 | %3 | ||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 2.31 | % | 2.19 | %3 | ||||
Portfolio turnover | 5 | % | 10 | %2 |
* For the period March 15, 2016 (comencement of operations) to December 31, 2016.
1 Calculation does not reflect CDSC.
2 Not annualized.
3 Annualized.
4 Includes interest expense of 0.01%.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
73 |
SPIRIT OF AMERICA INCOME FUND
CLASS A
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
The table below sets forth financial data for one share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout the period presented.
For The Year Ended December 31
| ||||||||||||||||||||
2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | ||||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Year | $ | 11.72 | $ | 11.66 | $ | 12.23 | $ | 11.19 | $ | 12.24 | ||||||||||
From Investment Operations: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income | 0.48 | 0.46 | 0.51 | 0.53 | 0.53 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | 0.39 | 0.13 | (0.53 | ) | 1.10 | (1.00 | ) | |||||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 0.87 | 0.59 | (0.02 | ) | 1.63 | (0.47 | ) | |||||||||||||
Less Distributions: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distributions from net investment income | (0.48 | ) | (0.46 | ) | (0.51 | ) | (0.54 | ) | (0.52 | ) | ||||||||||
Distributions from capital gains | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||
Distributions from return of capital | (0.05 | ) | (0.07 | ) | (0.04 | ) | (0.05 | ) | (0.06 | ) | ||||||||||
Total distributions | (0.53 | ) | (0.53 | ) | (0.55 | ) | (0.59 | ) | (0.58 | ) | ||||||||||
Net Asset Value, End of Year | $ | 12.06 | $ | 11.72 | $ | 11.66 | $ | 12.23 | $ | 11.19 | ||||||||||
Total Return1 | 7.51 | % | 4.99 | % | (0.17 | )% | 14.79 | % | (3.97 | )% | ||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of year (000) | $ | 205,138 | $ | 222,220 | $ | 201,718 | $ | 210,270 | $ | 212,201 | ||||||||||
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | ||||||||||||||||||||
Before expense reimbursement or recapture | 1.05 | % | 1.09 | % | 1.15 | % | 1.15 | % | 1.19 | % | ||||||||||
After expense reimbursement or recapture | 1.10 | % | 1.10 | % | 1.10 | % | 1.10 | % | 1.10 | % | ||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 4.00 | % | 3.75 | % | 4.24 | % | 4.44 | % | 4.47 | % | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover | 0 | % | 4 | % | 9 | % | 9 | % | 25 | % |
1 Calculation does not reflect sales load.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
74 | SPIRIT OF AMERICA |
SPIRIT OF AMERICA INCOME FUND
CLASS C
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
The table below sets forth financial data for one share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout the period presented.
For The Year Ended December 31, 2017 | For The Period Ended December 31, 2016* | |||||||
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | $ | 11.73 | $ | 11.78 | ||||
From Investment Operations: | ||||||||
Net investment income | 0.39 | 0.28 | ||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | 0.39 | 0.01 | ||||||
Total from investment operations | 0.78 | 0.29 | ||||||
Less Distributions: | ||||||||
Distributions from net investment income | (0.39 | ) | (0.29 | ) | ||||
Distributions from return of capital | (0.04 | ) | (0.05 | ) | ||||
Total distributions | (0.43 | ) | (0.34 | ) | ||||
Net Asset Value, End of Period | $ | 12.08 | $ | 11.73 | ||||
Total Return1 | 6.77 | % | 2.43 | %2 | ||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | ||||||||
Net assets, end of period (000) | $ | 132 | $ | 95 | ||||
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | ||||||||
Before expense reimbursement or recapture | 1.80 | % | 1.84 | %3 | ||||
After expense reimbursement or recapture | 1.85 | % | 1.85 | %3 | ||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 3.24 | % | 2.77 | %3 | ||||
Portfolio turnover | 0 | % | 4 | %2 |
* For the period March 15, 2016 (comencement of operations) to December 31, 2016.
1 Calculation does not reflect CDSC.
2 Not annualized.
3 Annualized.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
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SPIRIT OF AMERICA INCOME AND OPPORTUNITY FUND
CLASS A
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
The table below sets forth financial data for one share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout the period presented.
For The Year Ended December 31, 2017 | For the Year Ended December 31, 2016 | For the Year Ended December 31, 2015 | For the Year Ended December 31, 2014 | For the Period Ended December 31, 2013* | ||||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | $ | 9.50 | $ | 9.16 | $ | 10.20 | $ | 9.62 | $ | 10.00 | ||||||||||
Income from Investment Operations: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income | 0.32 | 0.19 | 0.25 | 0.39 | 0.14 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | 0.47 | 0.58 | (0.86 | ) | 0.73 | (0.31 | ) | |||||||||||||
Total income from investment operations | 0.79 | 0.77 | (0.61 | ) | 1.12 | (0.17 | ) | |||||||||||||
Less Distributions: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distributions from net investment income | (0.33 | ) | (0.19 | ) | (0.26 | ) | (0.39 | ) | (0.15 | ) | ||||||||||
Distributions from capital gains | — | — | — | — | (0.01 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Distributions from return of capital | (0.09 | ) | (0.24 | ) | (0.17 | ) | (0.15 | ) | (0.05 | ) | ||||||||||
Total distributions | (0.42 | ) | (0.43 | ) | (0.43 | ) | (0.54 | ) | (0.21 | ) | ||||||||||
Net Asset Value, End of Period | $ | 9.87 | $ | 9.50 | $ | 9.16 | $ | 10.20 | $ | 9.62 | ||||||||||
Total Return1 | 8.41 | % | 8.40 | % | (6.19 | )% | 11.74 | % | (1.63 | )%2 | ||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (000) | $ | 52,523 | $ | 57,829 | $ | 51,523 | $ | 30,470 | $ | 7,398 | ||||||||||
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | ||||||||||||||||||||
Before expense reimbursement or recapture | 1.15 | % | 1.22 | % | 1.28 | % | 1.66 | %4 | 2.72 | %3 | ||||||||||
After expense reimbursement or recapture | 1.25 | % | 1.25 | % | 1.25 | % | 1.26 | %4 | 1.50 | %3 | ||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 3.24 | % | 1.93 | % | 2.63 | % | 3.83 | % | 3.25 | %3 | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover | 6 | % | 12 | % | 8 | % | 20 | % | 12 | %2 |
* For the period July 8, 2013 (commencement of operations) to December 31, 2013.
1 Calculation does not reflect sales load.
2 Not annualized.
3 Annualized.
4 Includes interest expense of 0.01%.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
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SPIRIT OF AMERICA INCOME AND OPPORTUNITY FUND
CLASS C
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
The table below sets forth financial data for one share of beneficial interest outstanding throughout the period presented.
For The Year Ended December 31, 2017 | For The Period Ended December 31, 2016* | |||||||
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | $ | 9.48 | $ | 9.14 | ||||
From Investment Operations: | ||||||||
Net investment income | 0.24 | 0.18 | ||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | 0.47 | 0.44 | ||||||
Total from investment operations | 0.71 | 0.62 | ||||||
Less Distributions: | ||||||||
Distributions from net investment income | (0.27 | ) | (0.12 | ) | ||||
Distributions from return of capital | (0.07 | ) | (0.16 | ) | ||||
Total distributions | (0.34 | ) | (0.28 | ) | ||||
Net Asset Value, End of Period | $ | 9.85 | $ | 9.48 | ||||
Total Return1 | 7.61 | % | 6.59 | %2 | ||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | ||||||||
Net assets, end of period (000) | $ | 285 | $ | 194 | ||||
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | ||||||||
Before expense reimbursement or recapture | 1.90 | % | 1.97 | %3 | ||||
After expense reimbursement or recapture | 2.00 | % | 2.00 | %3 | ||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 2.50 | % | 0.65 | %3 | ||||
Portfolio turnover | 6 | % | 12 | %2 |
* For the period March 15, 2016 (comencement of operations) to December 31, 2016.
1 Calculation does not reflect CDSC.
2 Not annualized.
3 Annualized.
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Note 1 – Organization
Spirit of America Investment Fund, Inc. (the “Company”), is an open-end diversified mutual fund registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”). The Company was incorporated under the laws of Maryland on May 15, 1997. The Company offers 6 separate series, or mutual funds, each with its own investment objective and strategy. This report includes the following funds (individually, a “Fund”, or collectively, the “Funds”):
Spirit of America Real Estate Income and Growth Fund (the “Real Estate Fund”) commenced operations on January 9, 1998. The Real Estate Fund seeks current income and growth of capital by investing in equity real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) and the equity securities of real estate industry companies.
Spirit of America Large Cap Value Fund (the “Value Fund”) commenced operations on August 1, 2002. The Value Fund seeks capital appreciation with a secondary objective of current income by investing in equity securities in the large cap value segment of the U.S. equity market.
Spirit of American Municipal Tax Free Bond Fund (the “Municipal Fund”) commenced operations on February 29, 2008. The Municipal Fund seeks high current income that is exempt from federal income tax, investing at least 80% of its assets in municipal bonds.
Spirit of America Income Fund (the “Income Fund”) commenced operations on December 31, 2008. The Income Fund seeks high current income, investing at least 80% of its assets in a portfolio of taxable municipal bonds, income producing convertible securities, preferred stocks, high yield U.S. corporate bonds (frequently called “junk” bonds), and collateralized mortgage obligations (“CMOs”).
Spirit of America Income & Opportunity Fund (the “Opportunity Fund”) commenced operations on July 8, 2013. The Opportunity Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective of providing shareholders with current income and the potential for capital appreciation by investing a substantial percentage of its total assets in a portfolio of common and preferred stocks, fixed income securities of any grade, as well non-rated fixed income securities, both short-term and long- term, including zero-coupon securities, taxable and tax-free municipal bonds, income producing convertible securities, corporate bonds, including high-yield U.S. corporate bonds, floating rate bonds and step coupon bonds, municipal lease agreements, certificates of participation and collateralized mortgage obligations (“CMOs”), U.S. government agency securities, including securities issued by the Federal National Mortgage Association (“FNMA”), the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (“FHLMC”), and the Government National Mortgage Association (“GNMA”), equity real estate investment companies (“REITs”), which are subject to federal income tax, and Master Limited Partnerships (“MLPs”).
Each Fund currently offers Class A Shares and Class C Shares. Each class of shares for each Fund has identical rights and privileges except with respect to distribution (12b-1) and service fees, voting rights on matters affecting a single class of shares, exchange privileges of each class of shares and sales charges. The price at which the Funds will offer or redeem shares is the net asset value (“NAV”) per share next determined after the order is considered received, subject to any applicable front end or contingent deferred sales charges. Class A shares have a maximum sales charge on purchases of 5.25% for Real Estate Fund and Value Fund, and 4.75% for Municipal Fund, Income Fund and Opportunity Fund, as a percentage of the original purchase price. A Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (“CDSC”) of 1.00% may be imposed on redemptions of Class A shares that were purchased within one year of the redemption date where an indirect commission was paid. CDSC on Class C Shares applies to shares sold within 13 months of purchase.
Note 2 – Significant Accounting Policies
Each Fund is an investment company and follows accounting and reporting guidance under Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946, “Financial Services-Investment Companies”. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Funds in the preparation of their financial statements. These policies are in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for investment companies.
A. Security Valuation: The offering price and NAV per share for the Funds are calculated as of the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”), currently 4:00 p.m., Eastern Time on each day the NYSE is open for trading. Each Fund’s securities are valued at the official close or the last reported sales price on the principal exchange on which the security trades, or if no sales price is reported, the mean of the latest bid and asked prices is used. Securities traded over-the-counter are priced at the mean of the latest bid and asked prices. Unlisted securities traded in the over-the-counter market
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are valued using an evaluated quote provided by the independent pricing service, or, if an evaluated quote is unavailable, such securities are valued using prices received from dealers, provided that if the dealer supplies both bid and ask prices, the price to be used is the mean of the bid and asked prices. The independent pricing service derives an evaluated quote by obtaining dealer quotes, analyzing the listed markets, reviewing trade execution data and employing sensitivity analysis. Evaluated quotes may also reflect appropriate factors such as individual characteristics of the issue, communications with broker-dealers, and other market data. Fund securities for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith under procedures established by and under the supervision of the Board of Directors (the “Board”).
B. Fair Value Measurements: Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of investments which are as follows:
• Level 1 – | Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments and/or registered investment companies where the value per share is determined and published and is the basis for current transactions for identical assets or liabilities at the valuation date. | |
• Level 2 – | Observable inputs other than quoted prices included in level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. These inputs may include quoted prices for the identical instrument on an inactive market, prices for similar instruments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, default rates and similar data. | |
• Level 3 – | Unobservable inputs based on the best information available in the circumstances, to the extent observable inputs are not available (including each Fund’s own assumptions used in determining the fair value of investments). |
The summary of inputs used to value each Fund’s net assets as of December 31, 2017 is as follows:
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Real Estate Fund | LEVEL 1 | LEVEL 2 | LEVEL 3 | Total | ||||||||||||
Investment Securities: | ||||||||||||||||
Common Stocks | $ | 102,816,969 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 102,816,969 | ||||||||
Preferred Stocks | 3,743,562 | — | — | 3,743,562 | ||||||||||||
Municipal Bonds | — | 554,403 | — | 554,403 | ||||||||||||
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Total Investment Securities | $ | 106,560,531 | $ | 554,403 | $ | — | $ | 107,114,934 | ||||||||
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Common Stocks | $ | 97,055,498 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 97,055,498 | ||||||||
Preferred Stocks | 4,141,332 | — | — | 4,141,332 | ||||||||||||
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Total Investment Securities | $ | 101,196,830 | $ | — | $ | — | 101,196,830 | |||||||||
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Municipal Bonds | $ | — | $ | 98,396,188 | $ | — | $ | 98,396,188 | ||||||||
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Total Investments | $ | — | $ | 98,396,188 | $ | — | $ | 98,396,188 | ||||||||
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Collateralized Mortgage Obligations | $ | — | $ | 226,066 | $ | — | $ | 226,066 | ||||||||
Municipal Bonds | — | 153,766,197 | — | 153,766,197 | ||||||||||||
Common Stocks | 14,025,528 | — | — | 14,025,528 | ||||||||||||
Corporate Bonds | — | 17,521,522 | 395,775 | 17,917,297 | ||||||||||||
Preferred Stocks | 17,323,581 | — | — | 17,323,581 | ||||||||||||
Money Market | 106,917 | — | — | 106,917 | ||||||||||||
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Total Investments | $ | 31,456,026 | $ | 171,513,785 | $ | 395,775 | $ | 203,365,586 | ||||||||
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Opportunity Fund | LEVEL 1 | LEVEL 2 | LEVEL 3 | Total | ||||||||||||
Investment Securities: | ||||||||||||||||
Municipal Bonds | $ | — | $ | 20,396,621 | $ | — | $ | 20,396,621 | ||||||||
Preferred Stocks | 12,007,503 | — | — | 12,007,503 | ||||||||||||
Common Stocks | 16,998,854 | — | — | 16,998,854 | ||||||||||||
Corporate Bonds | — | 3,115,177 | — | 3,115,177 | ||||||||||||
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Total Investments | $ | 29,006,357 | $ | 23,511,798 | $ | — | $ | 52,518,155 | ||||||||
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* | Refer to Schedule of Investments for sector/industry classification. |
In the absence of a listed price quote, or a supplied price quote which is deemed to be unrepresentative of the actual market price, the Adviser shall use any or all of the following criteria to value Level 3 securities:
• | Last sales price |
• | Price given by pricing service |
• | Last quoted bid & asked price |
• | Third party bid & asked price |
• | Indicated opening range |
The significant unobservable inputs that may be used in the fair value measurement of the Fund’s investments in common stock, corporate bonds and convertible corporate bonds for which market quotations are not readily available include: broker quotes, discounts from the most recent trade or “stale price” and estimates from trustees (in bankruptcies) on disbursements. A change in the assumption used for each of the inputs listed above may indicate a directionally similar change in the fair value of the investment.
The following provides quantitative information about the Income Fund’s significant Level 3 fair value measurements as of December 31, 2017:
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Asset Category | Fair Value At December 31, 2017 | Valuation Techniques | Unobservable Input(s) | Range | ||||||||
Corporate Bonds | 395,775 | Comparable Security Analysis | Discount for Lack of Marketability | 1%-20% | ||||||||
Following is a reconciliation of assets in which significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) were used in determining fair value for the Income Fund:
Balance as of December 31, 2016 | Transfer in Level 3*(a) | Balance as of December 31, 2017 | ||||||||||
Corporate Bonds | $ | — | $ | 395,775 | $ | 395,775 | ||||||
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* | The amount of transfers in and/or out are reflected at the reporting period end. |
(a) | Transfers in relate primarily to securities for which observable inputs became unavailable during the period. Therefore, the securities were valued at fair value by the Adviser, in conformity with guidelines adopted by and subject to review by the Board, and are categorized as Level 3 inputs as of December 31, 2017. |
The Funds recognize transfers between fair value hierarchy levels at the reporting period end.
C. Investment Income and Securities Transactions: Security transactions are accounted for on the date the securities are purchased or sold (trade date) for financial reporting purposes. Cost is determined and gains and losses are based on the identified cost basis for both financial statement and federal income tax purposes. Dividend income and distributions to shareholders are reported on the ex-dividend date. Interest income and expenses are accrued daily.
D. Federal Income Taxes: The Funds intend to comply with all requirements of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute substantially all of its taxable income to its shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required.
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E. Use of Estimates: In preparing financial statements in conformity with GAAP, management makes estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
F. Distributions to Shareholders: The Funds intend to distribute substantially all of its net investment income and capital gains to shareholders each year. The Value Fund intends to pay two semi-annual income dividends and other distributions on June 30 and December 31 in the annual minimum amount of $1.20 per share. The Real Estate Fund intends to pay two semi-annual income dividends and other distributions on June 30 and December 31 in the annual minimum amount of $.80 per share. For the Income Fund, Municipal Fund and the Opportunity Fund, income distributions will typically be declared daily and paid monthly. Capital gains, if any, for all the Funds, will be distributed annually in December, but may be distributed more frequently if deemed advisable by the Board. All such distributions are taxable to the shareholders whether received in cash or reinvested in shares.
The Value Fund and the Real Estate Fund have made certain investments in REITs which pay distributions to their shareholders based upon available funds from operations. Each REIT reports annually the tax character of its distributions. It is quite common for these distributions to exceed the REIT’s taxable earnings and profits resulting in the excess portion of such distributions being designated as a return of capital or long-term capital gain. The Funds intend to include the gross distributions from such REITs in its distributions to its shareholders; accordingly, a portion of the distributions paid to the Funds and subsequently distributed to shareholders may be re-characterized based on the prior calendar year’s actual reported return of capital. The final determination of the amount of each Fund’s return of capital distribution for the period will be made after the end of each calendar year.
G. Allocation of Income, Expenses, Gains and Losses. Expenses incurred by the Company that do not relate to a specific fund of the Company are allocated to the individual funds by or under the direction of the Board in such a manner as the Board determine to be fair and equitable. Income, expenses (other than those attributable to a specific class), gains and losses are allocated on a daily basis to each class of shares based upon the relative proportion of net assets represented by such class. Operating expenses directly attributable to a specific class are charged against the operations of that class.
Note 3 – Derivative Transactions
Written Options Contracts – The Funds may write options contracts for which premiums received are recorded as liabilities and are subsequently adjusted to the current value of the options written. Premiums received from writing options which expire are treated as realized gains. Premiums received from writing options which are either exercised or closed are offset against the proceeds received or the amount paid on the transaction to determine realized gains or losses. Investing in written options contracts exposes a Fund to equity price risk.
The Funds’ use of derivatives for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017, was limited to written options.
Following is a summary of how these derivatives are treated in the financial statements and their impact on the Funds. The month-end average notional amount for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017 was $727 and $487 for Real Estate Fund and Value Fund, respectively. Following is a summary of how these derivatives are treated in the financial statements and their impact on the Funds. There were no derivatives held as of December 31, 2017.
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Fund/Financial Instrument Type | Location of Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized | Amount of Realized Gain (Loss) | Amount of Unrealized Gain (Loss) | |||||||||
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Written Options (Equity Contracts) | Net realized gain from written option contracts | $ | 5,279 | |||||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on written option contracts | $ | 5,161 | ||||||||||
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Statements of Operations | ||||||||||||
Fund/Financial Instrument Type | Location of Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized | Amount of Realized Gain (Loss) | Amount of Unrealized Gain (Loss) | |||||||||
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Written Options (Equity Contracts) | Net realized gain from written option contracts | $ | 2,528 | |||||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on written option contracts | $ | — | ||||||||||
Note 4 – Purchases and Sales of Securities
Purchases and proceeds from the sales of securities for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017, excluding short-term investments, were as follows:
Fund | Purchases | Sales | ||||||
Real Estate Fund | $ | 8,623,174 | $ | 14,664,374 | ||||
Value Fund | 12,570,662 | 3,021,224 | ||||||
Municipal Fund | 4,744,569 | 13,105,809 | ||||||
Income Fund | 537,500 | 20,977,405 | ||||||
Opportunity Fund | 3,196,713 | 10,234,466 | ||||||
There were no purchases or sales of Long Term U.S. Government Obligations during the year ended December 31, 2017.
Note 5 – Investment Management Fee and Other Transactions with Affiliates
Spirit of America Management Corp. (the “Adviser”) has been retained to act as the Company’s investment adviser pursuant to an Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Advisory Agreement”). The Adviser was incorporated in 1997 and is a registered investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended. The Adviser, under the terms of the Advisory Agreement with respect to each Fund, manages the Funds’ investments. As compensation for its management services, each Fund is obligated to pay the Adviser a fee based on each Fund’s average daily net assets as follows:
Fund | Fee Rate | Advisory Fees Earned | ||||||
Real Estate Fund | 0.97 | % | $ | 1,045,548 | ||||
Value Fund | 0.97 | % | 856,603 | |||||
Municipal Fund | 0.60 | % | 619,819 | |||||
Income Fund | 0.60 | % | $ | 1,282,795 | ||||
Opportunity Fund | 0.65 | % | 370,359 | |||||
The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses for the following funds (based on average daily net assets) through April 30, 2018 so that the total operating expenses will not exceed the amounts presented in the table below. The waiver does not include, front end or contingent deferred loads, taxes, interest, dividend expenses, brokerage commissions or expenses incurred in connection with any merger, reorganization, or extraordinary expenses such as litigation. Additionally, for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017, the Adviser waived advisory fees, or recaptured expenses as indicated:
Fund | Class A | Class C | Fees Recouped (Waived) | |||||||||
Municipal Fund | 0.90 | % | 1.75 | % | $ | (118,752 | ) | |||||
Income Fund | 1.10 | % | 1.85 | % | 110,905 | |||||||
Opportunity Fund | 1.25 | % | 2.00 | % | 58,708 | |||||||
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Any amounts waived or reimbursed by the Adviser are subject to repayment by a Fund within a period of three years after such waivers or expenses were incurred, provided the Fund is able to make such repayments and remain in compliance with the expense limitation as stated above. As of December 31, 2017, the Adviser may seek repayment of investment advisory fee waivers and expense reimbursements up to the amounts of $476,917, $98,192 and $15,173 from the Municipal Fund, Income Fund and Opportunity Fund, respectively, no later than December 31, 2020.
The Funds’ Class A and Class C Shares have adopted a plan of distribution pursuant to Rule 12b-1 (the “Plan”). The Plan permits each Fund’s Class A and Class C Shares to pay David Lerner Associates, Inc. (the “Distributor”) an annual fee, accrued daily and paid monthly based on each Class of each Fund’s average daily net assets for the Distributor’s services and expenses in distributing shares of each Fund and providing personal services and/or maintaining shareholder accounts. For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017, the annual fee rate and the fees paid to the Distributor under the Plan were as follows:
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Real Estate Fund | 0.30 | % | $ | 323,315 | 1.00 | % | $ | 172 | ||||||||
Value Fund | 0.30 | % | 264,893 | 1.00 | % | 124 | ||||||||||
Municipal Fund | 0.15 | % | 154,877 | 1.00 | % | 518 | ||||||||||
Income Fund | 0.25 | % | 534,209 | 1.00 | % | 1,145 | ||||||||||
Opportunity Fund | 0.25 | % | 141,823 | 1.00 | % | 2,492 | ||||||||||
Each Fund’s Class A Shares are subject to an initial sales charge imposed at the time of purchase, in accordance with the Fund’s current prospectus A contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) of 1.00% may be imposed on redemptions of $1 million or more made within one year of purchase. For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017, 2017, sales charges received by the Distributor from each of the Funds were as follows:
Fund | Front-End Sales Charges Received by Distributor | CDSC Fees Received by Distributor | ||||||
Real Estate Fund | $ | 441,573 | $ | 440 | ||||
Value Fund | 692,459 | 450 | ||||||
Municipal Fund | 438,239 | 1,861 | ||||||
Income Fund | 903,211 | 305 | ||||||
Opportunity Fund | 242,370 | — | ||||||
Certain Officers and Directors of the Company are “affiliated persons”, as that term is defined in the 1940 Act, of the Adviser or the Distributor. Each Director of the Company, who is not an affiliated person of the Adviser or Distributor, receives a quarterly retainer of $7,200, $1,500 for each Board meeting attended and $500 for each committee meeting attended plus reimbursement for certain travel and other out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with attending Board meetings. The Company does not compensate the Officers for the services they provide. There are no Directors’ fees paid to Interested Directors of the Company. For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017, the Funds were allocated $10,886 of the Chief Compliance Officer’s salary.
Note 6 – Concentration and Other Risks
The performance of the Municipal Fund, Income Fund and Opportunity Fund could be adversely affected by interest rate risk, which is the possibility that overall bond prices will decline because of rising interest rates. Interest rate risk is expected to be high for the Funds because it invests mainly in long-term bonds, whose prices are much more sensitive to interest fluctuations than are the prices of short-term bonds.
The Municipal Fund, Income Fund and Opportunity Fund may be affected by credit risk, which is the possibility that the issuer of a bond will fail to pay interest and principal in a timely manner, or that negative perceptions of the issuer’s ability to make such payments will cause the price of that bond to decline. This risk may be greater to the extent that the Funds may invest in junk bonds.
The Municipal Fund, Income Fund and Opportunity Fund may be affected by credit risk of lower grade securities, which is the possibility that taxable fixed income or municipal securities rated below investment grade, or unrated of similar quality, (frequently called “junk bonds”), may be subject to greater price fluctuations and risks of loss of income and principal than
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investment-grade taxable fixed income or municipal securities. Securities that are (or that have fallen) below investment-grade have a greater risk that the issuers may not meet their debt obligations. These types of securities are generally considered speculative in relation to the issuer’s ongoing ability to make principal and interest payments. During periods of rising interest rates or economic downturn, the trading market for these securities may not be active and may reduce the Fund’s ability to sell these securities at an acceptable price. If the issuer of securities is in default in payment of interest or principal, the Fund may lose its entire investment in those securities.
The Real Estate Fund invests primarily in real estate related securities. A fund that concentrates its investments among fewer sectors is subject to greater risk of loss than a fund that has more sector diversification. Investments in real estate and real estate-related equity securities involve risks different from, and in certain cases greater than, the risks presented by equity securities generally. The main risks are those presented by direct ownership of real estate or real estate industry securities, including possible declines in the value of real estate, environmental problems and changes in interest rates. To the extent that assets underlying the Fund’s investments are concentrated geographically, by property type or in certain other respects, the Fund may be subject to these risks to a greater extent. The stocks purchased by the Fund may not appreciate in value as the Adviser anticipates. In addition, if the Fund receives rental income or income from the disposition of real property acquired as a result of a default on securities the Fund owns, its ability to retain its tax status as a regulated investment company may be adversely affected.
Other risks to the Funds may include income risk, liquidity risk, prepayment risk on collateralized mortgage obligations, municipal project specific risk, municipal lease obligation risk, zero coupon securities risk, market risk, manager risk, taxability risk, state-specific risk and exchange traded funds risk.
Note 7 – Restricted Securities
Restricted securities are securities that may only be resold upon registration under federal securities laws or in transactions exempt from such registration. In some cases, the issuer of restricted securities has agreed to register such securities for resale, at the issuer’s expense, either upon demand by the Funds or in connection with another registered offering of the securities. Many restricted securities may be resold in the secondary market in transactions exempt from registration. Such restricted securities may be determined to be liquid. The Funds will not incur any registration costs upon such resale. The Funds’ restricted securities are valued at the price provided by dealers in the secondary market or, if no market prices are available, at the fair value as determined by the Board. At June 30, 2017, the Income Fund held illiquid restricted securities representing 1% of net assets, as listed below:
Issuer Description | Acquisition Date | Principal Amount | Cost | Value | ||||||||||||
Corporate Bonds | ||||||||||||||||
Exelon Generation Co. LLC, 5.60%, 06/15/42 | 7/12/2012 | $ | 400,000 | $ | 421,001 | $ | 395,775 | |||||||||
MetLife Capital Trust X, 9.25%, 04/08/38 | 6/4/2013 | $ | 1,500,000 | $ | 2,110,358 | $ | 2,216,250 | |||||||||
Note 8 – Federal Income Taxes
The adjusted cost basis of investment and gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investments for federal income tax purposes for each of the Funds as of December 31, 2017, were as follows:
Fund | Gross Unrealized Appreciation | Gross Unrealized Depreciation | Net Unrealized | Cost Basis of Investments | ||||||||||||
Real Estate Fund | $ | 33,466,454 | $ | (2,941,599 | ) | $ | 30,524,855 | $ | 76,590,079 | |||||||
Value Fund | 41,611,112 | (444,054 | ) | 41,167,058 | 60,029,772 | |||||||||||
Municipal Fund | 4,681,916 | (315,879 | ) | 4,366,037 | 94,030,151 | |||||||||||
Income Fund | 21,348,896 | (3,355,154 | ) | 17,993,742 | 185,371,844 | |||||||||||
Opportunity Fund | 5,604,525 | (692,936 | ) | 4,911,589 | 47,606,566 | |||||||||||
(a) | The difference between book-basis and tax-basis net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) is primarily due to wash sales, tax treatment of Trust Preferred securities and partnership investments. |
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.) | DECEMBER 31, 2017 |
The tax character of distributions paid by each of the Funds for the year ended December 31, 2017, was as follows:
Fund | Ordinary Income | Tax Exempt Income | Net Long-Term Capital Gains | Return of Capital | Total Distributions | |||||||||||||||
Real Estate Fund | $ | 1,351,051 | $ | — | $ | 5,798,623 | $ | — | $ | 7,149,674 | ||||||||||
Value Fund | 1,062,050 | — | 1,055,091 | 3,168,962 | 5,286,103 | |||||||||||||||
Municipal Fund | 27,389 | 3,236,059 | — | — | 3,263,448 | |||||||||||||||
Income Fund | 8,581,131 | — | — | 877,456 | 9,458,587 | |||||||||||||||
Opportunity Fund | 1,919,437 | — | — | 507,386 | 2,426,823 | |||||||||||||||
The tax character of distributions paid by each of the Funds for the year ended December 31, 2016, was as follows:
Fund | Ordinary Income | Tax Exempt Income | Net Long-Term Capital Gains | Return of Capital | Total Distributions | |||||||||||||||
Real Estate Fund | $ | 1,834,821 | $ | — | $ | 5,254,653 | $ | — | $ | 7,089,474 | ||||||||||
Value Fund | 962,945 | — | 3,674,946 | — | 4,637,891 | |||||||||||||||
Municipal Fund | 18,950 | 3,457,508 | — | 3 | 3,476,461 | |||||||||||||||
Income Fund | 8,236,984 | — | — | 1,315,954 | 9,552,938 | |||||||||||||||
Opportunity Fund | 1,085,258 | — | — | 1,434,276 | 2,519,534 | |||||||||||||||
Distribution classifications may differ from the Statements of Changes in Net Assets as a result of the treatment of short-term capital gains as ordinary income for tax purposes.
At December 31, 2017, the components of accumulated distributable earnings for each Fund on a tax basis were as follows:
Fund | Undistributed Ordinary Income | Undistributed Long-Term Capital Gains | Accumulated Capital and Other Losses | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | Total Accumulated Earnings (Losses) | |||||||||||||||
Real Estate Fund | $ | — | $ | 3,043,455 | $ | — | $ | 30,524,855 | $ | 33,568,310 | ||||||||||
Value Fund | — | — | — | 41,167,058 | 41,167,058 | |||||||||||||||
Municipal Fund | — | — | (8,725,261 | ) | 4,366,037 | (4,359,224 | ) | |||||||||||||
Income Fund | — | — | (4,274,342 | ) | 17,993,742 | 13,719,400 | ||||||||||||||
Opportunity Fund | — | — | (3,274,895 | ) | 4,911,589 | 1,636,694 | ||||||||||||||
At December 31, 2017, for federal income tax purposes and the treatment of distributions payable, the following Fund’s had capital loss carryforwards available to offset future gains, if any, to the extent provided by the Treasury regulations:
No Expiration | ||||||||||||
Fund | Short-Term | Long-Term | Total | |||||||||
Municipal Fund | $ | 2,770,180 | $ | 5,955,081 | $ | 8,725,261 | ||||||
Income Fund | 2,016,383 | 1,927,659 | 3,944,042 | |||||||||
Opportunity Fund | 2,506,222 | 605,833 | 3,112,055 | |||||||||
Certain capital and qualified late year losses incurred after October 31 and within the current taxable year are deemed to arise on the first business day of the Funds’ following taxable year. For the tax year ended December 31, 2017, the following Fund’s deferred post October capital and late year ordinary losses as follows:
Fund | Post-October Losses | |||
Income Fund | $ | 15,572 | ||
Opportunity Fund | 70,423 | |||
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.) | DECEMBER 31, 2017 |
Management of the Funds have reviewed tax positions taken in tax years that remain subject to examination by all major tax jurisdictions, including federal (i.e., the last three tax year ends and the interim tax period since then). Management believes there is no tax liability resulting from unrecognized tax benefits related to uncertain tax positions taken.
Note 9 – Reclassification
Permanent differences, incurred during the year ended December 31, 2017, resulting from differences in book and tax accounting have been reclassified at year end to undistributed net investment income, accumulated realized gain (loss) and paid-in capital as follows:
Fund | Undistributed Net Investment Income | Accumulated Net Realized Gain (Loss) | Paid-In Capital | |||||||||
Real Estate Fund | $ | 5,877,629 | $ | (5,875,840 | ) | $ | (1,789 | ) | ||||
Value Fund | 20 | — | (20 | ) | ||||||||
Municipal Fund | — | 522,821 | (522,821 | ) | ||||||||
Income Fund | 15,473 | (9,509 | ) | (5,964 | ) | |||||||
Opportunity Fund | 1,801 | 1,280 | (3,081 | ) | ||||||||
Note 10 – Line of Credit
The Funds participate in a short-term credit agreement (“Line of Credit) with The Huntington National Bank, the custodian of the Fund’s investments, expiring on May 23, 2018. Borrowing under this Line of Credit bears interest at London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) plus 1.500%. Maximum borrowings for each Fund is the lesser of $3,000,000 or 10% of the Fund’s daily market value. During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017, each Fund’s borrowing activity was as follows:
Real Estate Income and Growth Fund | Large Cap Value Fund | Municipal Tax Free Bond Fund | Income Fund | Income & Opportunity Fund | ||||||||||||||||
Total bank line of credit as of December 31, 2017 | $ | 2,715,223 | $ | 2,955,689 | $ | 2,765,747 | $ | 3,000,000 | $ | 2,745,335 | ||||||||||
Average borrowings during period | 102,870 | 33,560 | 114,544 | 166,844 | 63,931 | |||||||||||||||
Number of days outstanding* | 87 | 2 | 80 | 62 | 57 | |||||||||||||||
Average interest rate during period | 2.597 | % | 2.893 | % | 2.521 | % | 2.624 | % | 2.687 | % | ||||||||||
Highest balance drawn during period | 733,738 | 44,311 | 1,536,826 | 501,616 | 326,258 | |||||||||||||||
Highest balance interest rate | 3.064 | % | 3.064 | % | 3.064 | % | 3.064 | % | 3.064 | % | ||||||||||
Interest expense incurred | $ | 2,568 | $ | — | $ | 5,752 | $ | 2,051 | $ | 1,512 | ||||||||||
Interest rate at December 31, 2017 | 3.064 | % | 3.064 | % | 3.064 | % | N/A | 3.064 | % | |||||||||||
Balance outstanding at December 31, 2017 | $ | 284,777 | $ | 44,311 | $ | 234,253 | $ | — | $ | 254,665 | ||||||||||
* | Number of days outstanding represents the total days during the year ended December 31, 2017 that each Fund utilized the line of credit. |
Note 11 – Other Matters
In June 2011, several class action complaints were filed against DLA, the Fund’s principal underwriter and distributor, in connection with its role as managing dealer of several unaffiliated Real Estate Investment Trust offerings (“Apple REITs”). The complaints asserted federal and state securities law claims and various state common law claims against DLA. On April 3, 2013, the class action complaints were dismissed, with prejudice, in their entirety. On April 12, 2013, plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal of the class action dismissal. On April 23, 2014, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit substantially affirmed the April 3, 2013 decision of United States District Judge, Kiyo A. Matsumoto, dismissing with prejudice the class action complaint in In Re Apple REITs Litigation. The Second Circuit held that Judge Matsumoto correctly found that there were no material misrepresentations or omissions in the offering materials for Apple REITs. The appeals court upheld dismissal of ten of the thirteen claims in the case, including all federal and state securities law claims, and also upheld Judge Matsumoto’s refusal to allow plaintiffs to amend their complaint. The appeals court remanded three state common law claims to the District Court for the Eastern District of New York for further proceedings. On March 25, 2015, the District Court dismissed the remaining state common law claims against DLA, with prejudice. Plaintiffs did not file an appeal. Neither the Adviser nor the Fund were parties to these class action litigations.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.) | DECEMBER 31, 2017 |
In October 2013, a class action litigation, titled Lewis v. Delaware Charter Guarantee & Trust Company, et al., (the “Litigation”) was commenced in federal court in Nevada against DLA, the Fund’s principal underwriter and distributor, along with other defendants, alleging, inter alia, breach of fiduciary duty, aiding and abetting breach of fiduciary duty, negligence and misrepresentation. The plaintiffs, purportedly customers who maintained individual retirement accounts at DLA which contained non-traded Apple REIT securities, alleged, among other things, that the defendants failed to accurately provide annual fair market values for those REIT securities. The Litigation was transferred to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York. On March 30, 2015, the District Court dismissed all claims against DLA, with prejudice. Plaintiffs appealed the decision dismissing the claims. On April 14, 2016, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit unanimously affirmed judgement of the District Court dismissing the claims against DLA. Plaintiffs did not appeal that dismissal. Neither the Adviser nor the Fund were parties to this Litigation.
Note 12 – Subsequent Events
Management has evaluated the impact of all subsequent events on the Funds and has determined that there were no events that require recognition or disclosure in the financial statements.
Tax Information (Unaudited)
All designations are based on financial information available as of the date of this annual report and, accordingly, are subject to change. For each item, it is the intention of the Fund to designate the maximum amount permitted under the Internal Revenue Code and the regulations thereunder.
Fund | Qualified Dividend Income | Dividends Received Deduction | Long-Term Capital Gain Dividends | Tax-Exempt Distributions | ||||||||||||
Real Estate Fund | 11.46 | % | 53.12 | % | $ | 5,798,623 | $ | — | ||||||||
Value Fund | 100.00 | % | 100.00 | % | 1,055,091 | — | ||||||||||
Municipal Fund | N/A | N/A | — | 3,236,059 | ||||||||||||
Income Fund | 7.69 | % | 11.75 | % | — | — | ||||||||||
Opportunity Fund | 40.42 | % | 57.41 | % | — | — | ||||||||||
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Shareholders and Board of Directors
of Spirit of America Investment Fund, Inc.
Syosset, New York
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities of Spirit of America Real Estate Income & Growth Fund, Spirit of America Large Cap Value Fund, Spirit of America Municipal Tax Free Bond Fund, Spirit of America Income Fund, and the Spirit of America Income & Opportunity Fund (the “Funds”), a series of shares of beneficial interest in Spirit of America Investment Fund, Inc., including the schedule of investments, as of December 31, 2017, the related statement of operations for the year then ended, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, and financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, and with respect to Spirit of America Income & Opportunity Fund, the financial highlights for each of the four years in the period then ended and for the period July 8, 2013 (commencement of operations) through December 31, 2013, 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 Funds as of December 31, 2017, the results of their operations for the year then ended, the changes in their net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, and the financial highlights for periods indicated above, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Funds’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Funds’ 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 Funds 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 have served as the Funds’ auditor since 1998.
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 Funds are not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of their 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 Funds’ 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 audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of December 31, 2017 by correspondence with the custodian. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
TAIT, WELLER & BAKER LLP
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
March 1, 2018
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DISCLOSURE OF FUND EXPENSES (UNAUDITED)
FOR THE SIX MONTH PERIOD JULY 1, 2017 TO DECEMBER 31, 2017
We believe it is important for you to understand the impact of fees regarding your investment. All mutual funds have operating expenses. As a shareholder of a Fund, you incur ongoing costs, which include costs for portfolio management, administrative services, and shareholder reports (like this one), among others. Operating expenses, which are deducted from the Fund’s gross income, directly reduce the investment return of the Fund.
Each Fund’s expenses are expressed as a percentage of its average net assets. This figure is known as the expense ratio. The following examples are intended to help you understand the ongoing fees (in dollars) of investing in your Fund and to compare these costs with those of other mutual funds. The examples are based on an investment of $1,000 made at the beginning of the period shown and held for the six month period, July 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017.
Actual Fund Return: This section helps you to estimate the actual expenses that you paid over the period. The “Ending Account Value” shown is derived from the Fund’s actual return, the third column shows the period’s annualized expense ratio, and the last column shows the dollar amount that would have been paid by an investor who started with $1,000 in the Fund at the beginning of the period. You may use the information here, together with your account value, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period.
To do so, simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During the Period.”
Hypothetical 5% Return: This section is intended to help you compare your Fund’s costs with those of other mutual funds. It assumes that the Fund had a return of 5% before expenses during the period shown, but that the expense ratio is unchanged. In this case, because the return used is not the Fund’s actual return, the results do not apply to your investment. You can assess your Fund’s costs by comparing this hypothetical example with the hypothetical examples that appear in shareholder reports of other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs such as sales charges (loads), or redemption fees.
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DISCLOSURE OF FUND EXPENSES (UNAUDITED) (CONT.)
FOR THE SIX MONTH PERIOD JULY 1, 2017 TO DECEMBER 31, 2017
Beginning Account Value July 1, 2017 | Ending Value | Annualized Expense Ratio | Expenses Paid During the Period1 | |||||||||||||||
Spirit of America Real Estate Income and Growth Fund |
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Class A | Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,032.50 | 1.47 | % | $ | 7.53 | |||||||||
Hypothetical2 | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,017.80 | 1.47 | % | $ | 7.48 | ||||||||||
Class C | Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,028.80 | 2.17 | % | $ | 11.10 | |||||||||
Hypothetical2 | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,014.27 | 2.17 | % | $ | 11.02 | ||||||||||
Spirit of America Large Cap Value Fund | ||||||||||||||||||
Class A | Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,109.40 | 1.46 | % | $ | 7.76 | |||||||||
Hypothetical2 | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,017.85 | 1.46 | % | $ | 7.43 | ||||||||||
Class C | Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,105.60 | 2.16 | % | $ | 11.46 | |||||||||
Hypothetical2 | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,014.32 | 2.16 | % | $ | 10.97 | ||||||||||
Spirit of America Municipal Tax Free Bond Fund |
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Class A | Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,017.10 | 0.91 | % | $ | 4.63 | |||||||||
Hypothetical2 | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,020.62 | 0.91 | % | $ | 4.63 | ||||||||||
Class C | Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,012.80 | 1.76 | % | $ | 8.93 | |||||||||
Hypothetical2 | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,016.33 | 1.76 | % | $ | 8.94 | ||||||||||
Spirit of America Income Fund | ||||||||||||||||||
Class A | Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,032.20 | 1.10 | % | $ | 5.63 | |||||||||
Hypothetical2 | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,019.66 | 1.10 | % | $ | 5.60 | ||||||||||
Class C | Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,029.30 | 1.85 | % | $ | 9.46 | |||||||||
Hypothetical2 | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,015.88 | 1.85 | % | $ | 9.40 | ||||||||||
Spirit of America Income and Opportunity Fund |
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Class A | Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,035.90 | 1.25 | % | $ | 6.41 | |||||||||
Hypothetical2 | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,018.90 | 1.25 | % | $ | 6.36 | ||||||||||
Class C | Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,031.10 | 2.00 | % | $ | 10.24 | |||||||||
Hypothetical2 | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,015.12 | 2.00 | % | $ | 10.16 | ||||||||||
1 | Expenses are equal to each Fund’s annualized expense ratios, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). The annualized expense ratios reflect reimbursement/recoupment of expenses by the Funds’ Adviser for the period beginning July 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017. The “Financial Highlights” tables in the Funds’ financial statements, included in the report, also show the gross expense ratios, without such reimbursements. |
2 | Assumes a 5% annual return before expenses. |
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MANAGEMENT OF THE COMPANY (UNAUDITED)
Information pertaining to the Directors and Officers of the Company is set forth below. The Statement of Additional Information includes additional information about the Directors and is available without charge, upon request, by calling 516-390-5565.
Name, (Age) and Address1 Position(s) with the Company | Term of Office2 and Length of Time Served | Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years | Number of Portfolios in Fund Complex Overseen by Director | Other Directorships Held by Director | ||||
INTERESTED DIRECTORS | ||||||||
David Lerner3 (80) Director, Chairman of the Board, President | Since 1998 | Founder, David Lerner Associates, Inc., a registered broker-dealer and the Company’s Distributor; and President, Spirit of America Management Corp., the Company’s investment adviser. | 6 | President and a Director of Spirit of America Management Corp., the Company’s investment adviser. | ||||
Daniel Lerner3 (55) Director | Since 1998 | Senior Vice President, Investment Counselor with David Lerner Associates, Inc., a registered broker-dealer and the Company’s Distributor, since September 2000. | 6 | Director of David Lerner Associates, Inc., a registered broker-dealer and the Company’s Distributor. | ||||
INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS | ||||||||
Allen Kaufman (80) Director | Since 1998 | President and Chief Executive Officer of K.G.K. Agency, Inc., a property and casualty insurance agency, since 1963.4 | 6 | Director of K.G.K. Agency, Inc., a property and casualty insurance agency. | ||||
Stanley S. Thune (80) Lead Director | Since 1998 | President and Chief Executive Officer, Freight Management Systems, Inc., a third party logistics management company, since 1994; private investor. | 6 | Director of Freight Management Systems, Inc. | ||||
Richard Weinberger (80) Director | Since 2005 | Of Counsel to Ballon Stoll Bader & Nadler, P.C., a mid-sized law firm, since January 2005 to March 2011; Shareholder, Ballon Stoll Bader & Nadler, P.C., January 2000 to December 2004. | 6 | None. | ||||
OFFICERS | ||||||||
David Lerner President (see biography above) | ||||||||
Alan P. Chodosh (63) Treasurer and | Since 2003 (Treasurer) Since 2005 (Secretary) | Senior Advisor at David Lerner Associates, Inc. since April 2016; Executive Vice president and Chief Financial Officer of David Lerner Associates, Inc. from June 1999, until April 2016. | N/A | N/A | ||||
Joseph Pickard (56) Chief Compliance Officer | Since 2007 | Chief Compliance Officer of Spirit of America Investment Fund, Inc. and Spirit of America Management Corp. since July 2007; Counsel to the Interested Directors of Spirit of America Investment Fund, Inc. since July 2002; General Counsel of David Lerner Associates, Inc. since July 2002. | N/A | N/A |
1 | All addresses are in c/o Spirit of America Investment Fund, Inc., 477 Jericho Turnpike, Syosset, New York 11791. |
2 | Each Director serves for an indefinite term, until his successor is elected. |
3 | David Lerner is an “interested” Director, as defined in the 1940 Act, by reason of his positions with the Adviser, and Daniel Lerner is an “interested” Director by reason of his position with the Distributor. Daniel Lerner is the son of David Lerner. |
4 | K.G.K. Agency, Inc. provides insurance to David Lerner Associates, Inc. and affiliated entities. However, the Board has determined that Mr. Kaufman is not an “interested” Director because the insurance services are less than $120,000 in value. |
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APPROVAL OF THE INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT (UNAUDITED)
The Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”) requires that the continuance of a registered management investment company’s investment advisory agreement be approved annually by both the board of directors and also by a majority of its directors who are not parties to the investment advisory agreement or “interested persons” (as defined by the 1940 Act) of any such party (the “Independent Directors”). At a meeting held on November 8, 2017, the Board of Directors (the “Board” or “Directors”) of Spirit of America Investment Fund, Inc. (the “Company”) met in person (the “Meeting”) to, among other things, consider the approval of the Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Advisory Agreement”) by and between Spirit of America Management Corp. (the “Adviser”) and the Company, on behalf of Spirit of America Real Estate Income and Growth Fund (the “Real Estate Fund”), Spirit of America Large Cap Value Fund (the “Value Fund”), Spirit of America Municipal Tax Free Bond Fund (the “Municipal Fund”), Spirit of America Income Fund (the “Income Fund”), and Spirit of America Income & Opportunity Fund (the “Opportunity Fund’) (each a “Fund”; collectively, the “Funds”). At the Meeting, the Board, including the Independent Directors voting separately, approved the Advisory Agreement after determining that the Adviser’s compensation, pursuant to the terms of the Advisory Agreement, would be fair and reasonable and concluded that the approval of the Advisory Agreement would be in the best interest of the Funds’ shareholders. The Board’s approval was based on consideration and evaluation of the information and material provided to the Board and a variety of specific factors discussed at the Meeting and at prior meetings of the Board, including the factors described below.
As part of the approval process and oversight of the advisory relationship, counsel to the Independent Directors (“Independent Counsel”) sent an information request letter to the Adviser seeking certain relevant information and the Directors received, for their review in advance of the Meeting, the Adviser’s responses. In addition, the Directors were provided with the opportunity to request additional materials. In advance of the Meeting, the Board including the Independent Directors, requested and received materials provided by the Adviser and Independent Counsel, including, among other things, the following: (i) Independent Counsel’s 15(c) questionnaire and the responses provided by the Adviser; (ii) comparative information on the investment performance of the Funds, relevant indices and Morningstar category peer funds as of June 30, 2017 in the form of reports generated by the Funds’ administrator; (iii) graphs of fee comparisons for the minimum fee, maximum fee, average fee and median fee in the form of reports generated by the Funds’ administrator; (iv) graphs of performance comparisons for the minimum performing fund, the maximum performing fund, average performing fund and median performing fund for the one year, three year and five year time periods in the form of reports generated by the Funds’ administrator; (v) the allocation of the Funds’ brokerage commissions, (vi) the record of compliance with the Funds’ investment policies and restrictions and with the Funds’ Code of Ethics as well as the structure and responsibilities of the Adviser’s compliance departments; (vii) the profitability of the Funds’ investment advisory business to the Adviser taking into account both advisory fees and any other potential direct or indirect benefits; (viii) the Form ADV of the Adviser; and (ix) a memorandum from Independent Counsel regarding the responsibilities of the Independent Directors related to the approval of the Investment Advisory Agreement.
In evaluating the Investment Advisory Agreement, the Board, including the Independent Directors, requested, reviewed and considered materials furnished by the Adviser and questioned personnel of the Adviser, including the Funds’ portfolio managers, regarding, among other things, the personnel, each Fund’s performance, operations and financial condition of the Adviser. Among other information, the Board, including the Independent Directors, requested and was provided information regarding:
• | The Investment performance of each Fund over various time periods both by itself and in relation to relevant indices; |
• | The fees charged by the Adviser for investment advisory services, as well as the compensation received by the Adviser and its affiliates; |
• | The waivers of fees and reimbursements of expenses at times by the Adviser under the Operating Expenses Agreement; |
• | The investment performance, fees and total expenses of mutual funds with similar objectives and strategies managed by other investment advisers; |
• | The investment management staffing and the experience of theAdviser, administrative and other personnel providing services to the Funds and the historical quality of the services provided by the Adviser; and |
• | The profitability to the Adviser of managing and its affiliate distributing the Funds, and the methodology in allocating expenses to the management of the Funds. |
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APPROVAL OF THE INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT (UNAUDITED) (CONT.)
At the Meeting, Independent Counsel also referred to the “Gartenberg Memorandum” which had been distributed to each Director in advance of the Meeting, outlining the legal standards applicable to the Independent Directors under the 1940 Act with respect to the approval of the continuation of the Investment Advisory Agreement on behalf of each of the Funds. He explained that the Board must consider the (1) nature, extent and quality of services to be provided by the Adviser to the Funds; (2) the investment performance of each Fund independently; (3) the costs of the services provided and profits realized by the Adviser and its affiliates from the relationship with each Fund; (4) the extent to which economies of scale have been realized as each Fund grows; (5) whether fee levels reflect these economies of scale for the benefit of each Fund’s investors; and (6) any other relevant considerations that the Board deems appropriate.
The following is a summary of the Board’s discussion and views regarding the factors it considered in evaluating the continuation of the Investment Advisory Agreement:
1. Nature, Extent, and Quality of Services.
The Board, including the Independent Directors, considered the nature, quality and extent of advisory, administrative and shareholder services performed by the Adviser, including: regulatory filings and disclosure to shareholders, general oversight of the service providers, coordination of Fund marketing initiatives, review of Fund legal issues and other services. The Board, including the Independent Directors, noted the increased responsibilities of the Adviser in response to an increasingly regulated industry. The Board, including the Independent Directors, concluded that the services are extensive in nature, that the Adviser delivered a high level of service to each Fund and that the Adviser is positioned to continue providing such quality of service in the future.
2. Investment Performance of the Funds and the Adviser.
The Board, including the Independent Directors, considered short-term and long-term investment performance for the Funds over various periods of time as compared to both relevant indices and the performance of such Funds’ peer groups, and concluded that each Fund was delivering reasonable performance results, especially over the long-term, consistent with the investment strategies that each Fund pursues.
3. Costs of Services and Profits Realized by the Adviser.
a. The Board, including the Independent Directors, considered the information provided by the Funds’ administrator, including the comparative graphs, regarding each Fund’s management fee and overall expense ratio relative to industry averages for each Fund’s peer group category and the advisory fees charged by the Adviser to other accounts. The Municipal Fund had a gross management fee of 0.60% as compared to the median in its peer group of 0.50%; and, the performance for the 1-year period was -0.19% as compared to the median of its peer group of 0.34%. The Income Fund had a gross management fee of 0.60% as compared to the median in its peer group of 0.60%; and, the performance for the 1-year period was 1.98% as compared to the median of its peer group of 1.31%. The Real Estate Fund had a gross management fee of 0.97% as compared to the median in its peer group of 0.80%; and, the performance for the 1-year period was 4.67% as compared to the median of its peer group of -0.07%. The Value Fund had a gross management fee of 0.97% as compared to the median in its peer group of 0.70%; and, the performance for the 1-year period was 17.31% as compared to the median of its peer group of 17.36%. The Opportunity Fund had a gross management fee of 0.65% as compared to the median in its peer group of 0.55%; and, the performance for the 1-year period was 3.78% as compared to the median of its peer group of 6.05%. The Board viewed favorably the current and historic willingness of the Adviser to limit the overall expense ratios of each Fund. Recognizing that the fees paid by some Funds were higher than some of the comparable funds and higher than the medians in some Fund’s peer groups, the Board nonetheless noted that the fees were still close enough to the medians in each case and that several peer funds had higher fees. The Board noted that although higher, the fees were not unreasonable.
b. Profitability and Costs of Services to the Adviser. The Board, including the Independent Directors, considered estimates of the Adviser’s profitability and costs attributable to the Funds. The Board recognized that increased fixed costs, particularly legal and audit fees in response to increasing regulations, have a greater impact on small fund families, such as the Funds, than on larger fund complexes. Given this, the Board recognized that the Funds’ overall expenses may compare unfavorably to some funds identified as peers. The Board also considered whether the amount of the Adviser’s profit is a fair profit for the management of the Funds and noted that the Adviser has devoted a large amount of its resources into the
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Funds over the years. Mr. Chodosh reported that the fund-by-fund expense analysis is the same as previous years, but that it does not reflect all of the overhead costs paid by DLA which may be attributed to the Adviser. The Board, including the Independent Directors, concluded that the Adviser’s profitability was at a fair and acceptable level, particularly in light of the quality of the services being provided to the Funds, and bore a reasonable relationship to the services rendered.
4. Extent of Economies of Scale as the Funds Grow.
The Board, including the Independent Directors, considered whether there have been economies of scale with respect to the management of the Funds and whether the Funds will appropriately benefit from any economies of scale. Given the relative small size of each Fund, the Board did not believe that significant (if any) economies of scale have been achieved at this time.
5. Whether Fee Levels Reflect Economies of Scale.
The Board took into consideration that the Adviser does not currently offer breakpoints in its fees that would otherwise allow investors to benefit directly from economies of scale in the form of lower fees as fund assets grow. However, the Board, including the Independent Directors, did consider enhancements in personnel and services provided to the Funds by the Adviser, without an increase in fees. The Board also noted that few of the Funds’ peers offered breakpoints despite having significantly more assets under management. The Board stated that they would continue to review this in future years as the Funds’ assets grow.
6. Other Relevant Considerations.
a. Personnel and Methods. The Board, including the Independent Directors, reviewed the Adviser’s Form ADV and questioned the Adviser regarding the size, education and experience of the staff of the Adviser, its fundamental research capabilities, approach to recruiting, training and retaining portfolio managers and other research and management personnel, and concluded that these enable the Adviser to provide a high level of service to the Funds. The Board noted that the only management change was the loss of Lauren Reilly, and her responsibilities were absorbed by the current staff. The Board also considered the history, reputation, qualifications and background of the Adviser as well as the qualifications of its personnel.
b. The Board, including the Independent Directors, also considered the character and amount of other direct and incidental benefits received by the Adviser and its affiliates from their association with the Funds, including the benefits received by the affiliated distributor. The Board concluded that potential “fall-out” benefits that the Adviser and its affiliates may receive, such as greater name recognition or increased ability to obtain research services (although the Board noted that the Adviser currently does not use soft dollars to obtain research services), appear to be reasonable, and may in some cases benefit the Funds.
Conclusions. The Board, including the Independent Directors, did not identify any factor as all-important or all-controlling and instead considered the aforementioned factors and other factors collectively in light of the Funds’ surrounding circumstances. Each Independent Director gave the weight to each factor that he deemed appropriate in his own judgment. The Independent Directors considered the renewal of the Investment Advisory Agreement on a fund-by-fund basis. The Independent Directors determined that the fees charged to each Fund for the services provided were not unreasonable. Therefore, the Board, including the Independent Directors, determined that continuation of the Investment advisory Agreement was in the best interests of each Fund and its shareholders.
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Proxy Voting Information
The Company’s Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”) containing a description of the policies and procedures that the Funds use to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities, along with the Company’s proxy voting record relating to portfolio securities held during the 12-month period ended December 31 are available (i) without charge, upon request, by calling (516) 390-5565; and (ii) on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
Information on Form N-Q
The Company will file its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q within sixty days after the end of the period. The Company’s Forms N-Q will be available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov, and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0030.
Investment Adviser
Spirit of America Management Corp.
477 Jericho Turnpike
P.O. Box 9006
Syosset, NY 11791-9006
Distributor
David Lerner Associates, Inc.
477 Jericho Turnpike
P.O. Box 9006
Syosset, NY 11791-9006
Shareholder Services
Ultimus Asset Services, LLC
225 Pictoria Drive, Suite 450
Cincinnati, OH 45246
Custodian
The Huntington National Bank
41 S. High Street
Columbus, OH 43215
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Tait Weller & Baker LLP
1818 Market Street, Suite 2400
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Counsel
Blank Rome LLP
405 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10174
For additional information about the Funds, call (800) 452-4892 or (610) 382-7819. This report is submitted for the general information of the shareholders of the Funds. It is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors in the Funds unless preceded or accompanied by an effective Prospectus which includes details regarding the Fund’s objectives, risks, policies, expenses, and other information.
©Copyright 2017 Spirit of America SOAEN-AR17
Item 2. | Code of Ethics. |
As of the end of the period covered by this report, the registrant has adopted a code of ethics that applies to the registrant’s principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar functions, regardless of whether these individuals are employed by the registrant or a third party. Pursuant to Item 12(a)(1), a copy of registrant’s code of ethics is filed as an exhibit to this Form N-CSR. During the period covered by this report, the code of ethics has not been amended, and the registrant has not granted any waivers, including implicit waivers, from the provisions of the code of ethics.
Item 3. | Audit Committee Financial Expert. |
(a) The registrant’s board of trustees has determined that the registrant does not have an audit committee financial expert. The committee members and the full Board considered a possibility of adding a member that would qualify as an expert. The audit committee determined that, although none of its members meet the technical definition of an audit committee expert, the committee has sufficient financial expertise to adequately perform its duties under the Audit Committee Charter without the addition of a qualified expert.
Item 4. | Principal Accountant Fees and Services. |
(a) Audit Fees billed to the registrant by its principal accountants for the two most recent fiscal years:
Fiscal year ended 2017: $109,500
Fiscal year ended 2016: $103,600
(b) Audit-Related Fees billed to the registrant by its principal accountants for the two most recent fiscal years:
Fiscal year ended 2017: $0
Fiscal year ended 2016: $0
Fees for 2017 and 2016 related to the agreed-upon review of items within the Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance sections of the Funds’ Form N-CSR filing. Amount requiring approval of the registrant’s audit committee pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(ii) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X, $0 and $0 respectively.
(c) Tax Fees billed to the registrant by its principal accountants for the two most recent fiscal years:
Fiscal year ended 2017: $19,500
Fiscal year ended 2016: $19,000
Fees for 2017 and 2016 related to the review of the registrant’s tax returns. Amount requiring approval of the registrant’s audit committee pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(ii) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X, $0 and $0 respectively.
(d) All other fees billed to the registrant by its principal accountants for the two most recent fiscal years:
Fiscal year ended 2017: $0
Fiscal year ended 2016: $0
Amount requiring approval of the registrant’s audit committee pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(ii) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X, $0 and $0 respectively.
(e)(1) Disclose the audit committee’s pre-approval policies and procedures described in paragraph (c)(7) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X
Pre-Approval of Audit and Permitted Non-Audit Services Provided to the Company
Pre-Approval Requirements. The Committee shall pre-approve all auditing services and permissible non-audit services (e.g., tax services) to be provided to the Company by the Auditor, including the fees therefor. The Committee may delegate to one or more of its members the authority to grant pre-approvals.
In connection with such delegation, the Committee shall establish pre-approval policies and procedures, including the requirement that the decisions of any member to whom authority is delegated under this section (B) shall be presented to the full Committee at each of its scheduled meetings.
De Minimis Exception to Pre-Approval: Pre-approval for a permitted non-audit service shall not be required if:
a. | the aggregate amount of all such non-audit services is not more than 5% of the total revenues paid by the Company to the Auditor in the fiscal year in which the non-audit services are provided; |
b. | such services were not recognized by the Company at the time of the engagement to be non-audit services; and |
c. | such services are promptly brought to the attention of the Committee and approved prior to the completion of the audit by the Committee or by one or more members of the Committee to whom authority to grant such approvals has been delegated by the Committee. |
Additionally, the Committee shall pre-approve the Auditor’s engagements for non-audit services with the Adviser and any affiliate of the Adviser that provides ongoing services to the Company in accordance with the foregoing, if the engagement relates directly to the operations and financial reporting of the Company, unless the aggregate amount of all services provided constitutes no more than 5% of the total amount of revenues paid to the Auditor by the Company, the Adviser and any affiliate of the Adviser that provides ongoing services to the Company during the fiscal year in which the services are provided that would have to be pre-approved by the Committee pursuant to this paragraph (without regard to this exception).
(e)(2) The percentage of services described in each of paragraphs (b) through (d) of this Item that were approved by the audit committee pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(i)(C) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X are as follows:
(b) 0%
(c) 0%
(d) 0%
(f) The percentage of hours expended on the principal accountant’s engagement to audit the registrant’s financial statements for the most recent fiscal year that were attributed to work performed by persons other than the principal accountant’s full-time, permanent employees was 0%.
(g) The aggregate non-audit fees billed by the registrant’s accountant for services rendered to the registrant, and rendered to the registrant’s investment adviser (not including any sub-adviser whose role is primarily portfolio management and is subcontracted with or overseen by another investment adviser), and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant for fiscal years ended December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2017 are $0 and $0, respectively
(h) The registrant’s audit committee of the board of directors has considered whether the provision of non-audit services that were rendered to the registrant’s investment adviser (not including any sub-adviser whose role is primarily portfolio management and is subcontracted with or overseen by another investment adviser), and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the investment adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant that were not pre-approved pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(ii) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X is compatible with maintaining the principal accountant’s independence.
Item 5. | Audit Committee of Listed Registrants. |
Not applicable.
Item 6. | Schedule of Investments. |
(a) Not applicable.
(b) Not applicable.
Item 7. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.
Not applicable.
Item 8. | Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies. |
Not applicable.
Item 9. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers.
Not applicable.
Item 10. | Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders. |
Not applicable.
Item 11. | Controls and Procedures. |
(a) The registrant’s Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer have concluded that the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Act) are effective in design and operation and are sufficient to form the basis of the certifications required by Rule 30a-2 under the Act, based on their evaluation of these disclosure controls and procedures within 90 days of the filing of this report on Form N-CSR.
(b) There were no changes in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Act (17 CFR 270.30a-3(d)) that occurred during the period covered by this report that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
Item 12. | Disclosure of Securities Lending Activities for Closed-End Investment Companies. |
Not Applicable.
Item 13. | Exhibits. |
(a)(1) The code of ethics that is the subject of the disclosure required by Item 2 is attached hereto.
(a)(2) Certifications pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) are attached hereto.
(a)(3) Not applicable.
(b) Certifications pursuant to Rule 30a-2(b) are furnished herewith.
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) Spirit of America Investment Fund, Inc.
By (Signature and Title) /s/ David Lerner
David Lerner, Principal Executive Officer
Date 2/28/18
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) /s/ David Lerner
David Lerner, Principal Executive Officer
Date 2/28/18
By (Signature and Title /s/ Alan P. Chodosh
Alan P. Chodosh, Principal Financial Officer
Date 2/28/18