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: June 30, 2018
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Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.
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SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT JUNE 30, 2018 | |
| 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 Semi-Annual Report for the Spirit of America Real Estate Income and Growth Fund. This includes a review of our performance in the first six months of 2018, 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,
| David Lerner President Spirit of America Investment Fund, Inc. | | Doug Revello Portfolio Manager
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SPIRIT OF AMERICA REAL ESTATE INCOME AND GROWTH FUND
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION (UNAUDITED) (CONT.)
Economic Summary
At the end of June, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis revised its previous estimate of the first quarter 2018 gross domestic product (GDP) to an annual growth rate of 2.0%, down from the previous 2.2% reading. This pace is down from the fourth quarter’s 2.9% pace. The first quarter saw the weakest performance in consumer spending in nearly five years, but growth appears to have since regained momentum on the back of a robust labor market and tax cuts. The $1.5 trillion income tax cut package, which came into effect in January, is seen spurring faster economic growth in the second quarter, putting annual GDP growth on track to achieve the Trump administration’s 3% target. Notably, the United States is engaged in tit-for-tat trade tariffs with its major trade partners, including China, Canada, Mexico and the European Union, which analysts fear could disrupt supply chains and undercut business investment and potentially wipe out the fiscal stimulus.
The June data released from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed nonfarm payrolls rose by 213,000 coming in above economists’ expectations of 195,000. Along with June’s upside surprise, the Bureau revised April’s count up from 159,000 to 175,000 and May’s from 223,000 to 244,000. Professional and business services led with 50,000 new jobs while manufacturing added 36,000, health care added 25,000 and construction gained 13,000 new jobs. Retail lost 22,000 jobs. The unemployment rate moved up to 4%, up 0.2%, while it was expected to hold steady at the May’s 3.8% level. This rise was due to an increase in the labor force participation rate which increased 0.2% to 62.9% as 601,000 people came off the sidelines and re-entered the labor force. Another solid month of job gains provided little help to wages. The average hourly earnings figure rose to 2.7% year over year, a bit below expectations of a 2.8% increase.
At the June meeting of the policymaking Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), Fed officials approved another 0.25% hike, bringing the target federal funds rate up to a range of 1.75% - 2%. This was the second hike this year and the seventh since December 2015. The move came amid an economy expected to grow by about 4% in the second quarter and strengthening labor market conditions. Inflation is hovering around the Fed’s 2% inflation goal. The minutes revealed almost all officials at the central bank believe they should continue to raise interest rates on a regular basis. That comes even amid substantial worry that current tensions between the U.S. and its trading partners could stall the growth the economy has seen this year.
Market Commentary
After a slow start to the year the Financial Times Stock Exchange (FTSE) Nareit All REITs index bounced back to gain 1.27% in the first half of 2018. The FTSE Nareit all REIT index underperformed the S&P 500 which returned 2.65%. The leading REIT sector was self-storage which had a positive total return of 12.31% through June 30, 2018. Over the same time period, Lodging/Resorts REITS gained 8.45% followed by Industrial REITS which saw a return of 5.65%
Fund Summary
The Spirit of America Real Estate Income and Growth Fund, SOAAX (the “Fund”), aims to provide total return through a combination of capital appreciation and dividend income.
As of June 30, 2018 the Fund was invested over 95% in REITs. A REIT, or Real Estate Investment Trust, 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 six month return of 1.25% (no load, gross of fees). This compares to the 1.20% returned by its benchmark, the MSCI US REIT Index, for the same period. That result does not take the sales charge or the expense ratio for Class A shares into account.
The Fund was affected by material factors that included market direction and security selection. By continuing with our decision to limit the Funds exposure to the retail sector which was down 2.18% in the first half of 2018, the Fund was able to slightly outperform the benchmark (not including fees and expenses). The Fund reduced its Retail exposure by 0.80% through the first half of 2018 and is 9.75% less exposed to this sector than its benchmark. Another sector that helped pace the Fund’s outperformance of its benchmark was the Hotel & Resorts REITs. This was the second leading sector through the first half of 2018. Through the Funds strategic security selection in this particular sector it was able to outperform the benchmark by 0.36%.
SPIRIT OF AMERICA REAL ESTATE INCOME AND GROWTH FUND
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION (UNAUDITED) (CONT.)
Including sales charge and expenses, as of June 30, 2018 the Fund’s Class A Shares one year return was (1.69)%. The annualized five year return was 5.78% per year, while the average annual return over the past ten years was 4.75%.
Summary of Portfolio Holdings As of June 30, 2018 |
Specialized (REITs) | | | 23.54 | % | | $ | 22,325,592 | |
Residential (REITs) | | | 22.33 | % | | | 21,189,046 | |
Office (REITs) | | | 11.45 | % | | | 10,863,214 | |
Hotel & Resort (REITs) | | | 11.41 | % | | | 10,825,410 | |
Retail (REITs) | | | 9.35 | % | | | 8,875,315 | |
Industrial (REITs) | | | 8.68 | % | | | 8,235,163 | |
Energy | | | 4.19 | % | | | 3,974,143 | |
Health Care (REITs) | | | 3.08 | % | | | 2,926,442 | |
Diversified (REITs) | | | 2.58 | % | | | 2,450,823 | |
Mortgage (REITs) | | | 2.54 | % | | | 2,408,199 | |
Municipal Bonds | | | 0.59 | % | | | 560,631 | |
Financials | | | 0.15 | % | | | 143,740 | |
Money Market | | | 0.06 | % | | | 57,652 | |
Utilities | | | 0.05 | % | | | 48,720 | |
Total Investments | | | 100.00 | % | | $ | 94,884,090 | |
Average Annual Total Returns For the periods ended June 30, 2018 |
| Six Months | 1 Year | 5 Year | 10 Year |
Class A Shares - with load | (4.80)% | (1.69)% | 5.78% | 4.75% |
Class A Shares - no load | 0.52% | 3.78% | 6.92% | 5.31% |
Class C Shares - with load1 | (0.83)% | 2.06% | 6.16% | 4.57% |
Class C Shares - no load1 | 0.14% | 3.03% | 6.16% | 4.57% |
MSCI US REIT Index2 | 1.20% | 3.57% | 8.26% | 7.95% |
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. |
SPIRIT OF AMERICA REAL ESTATE INCOME AND GROWTH FUND
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION (UNAUDITED) (CONT.)
Fixed Distribution Policy
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 on the prior page as well as in the Financial Highlights tables.
SPIRIT OF AMERICA LARGE CAP VALUE FUND
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION (UNAUDITED)
Dear Shareholder,
We welcome this opportunity to share with you, our investors, the Semi-Annual Report for the Spirit of America Large Cap Value Fund, (the “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 return 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,
| David Lerner President Spirit of America Investment Fund, Inc. | | Doug Revello Portfolio Manager
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SPIRIT OF AMERICA LARGE CAP VALUE FUND
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION (UNAUDITED) (CONT.)
Economic Summary
At the end of June, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis revised its previous estimate of the first quarter 2018 gross domestic product (GDP) to an annual growth rate of 2.0%, down from the previous 2.2% reading. This pace is down from the fourth quarter’s 2.9% pace. The first quarter saw the weakest performance in consumer spending in nearly five years, but growth appears to have since regained momentum on the back of a robust labor market and tax cuts. The $1.5 trillion income tax cut package, which came into effect in January, is seen spurring faster economic growth in the second quarter, putting annual GDP growth on track to achieve the Trump administration’s 3% target. Notably, the United States is engaged in tit-for-tat trade tariffs with its major trade partners, including China, Canada, Mexico and the European Union, which analysts fear could disrupt supply chains and undercut business investment and potentially wipe out the fiscal stimulus.
The June data released from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed nonfarm payrolls rose by 213,000 coming in above economists’ expectations of 195,000. Along with June’s upside surprise, the Bureau revised April’s count up from 159,000 to 175,000 and May’s from 223,000 to 244,000. Professional and business services led with 50,000 new jobs while manufacturing added 36,000, health care added 25,000 and construction gained 13,000 new jobs. Retail lost 22,000 jobs. The unemployment rate moved up to 4%, up 0.2%, while it was expected to hold steady at the May’s 3.8% level. This rise was due to an increase in the labor force participation rate which increased 0.2% to 62.9% as 601,000 people came off the sidelines and re-entered the labor force. Another solid month of job gains provided little help to wages. The average hourly earnings figure rose to 2.7% year over year, a bit below expectations of a 2.8% increase.
At the June meeting of the policymaking Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), Fed officials approved another 0.25% hike, bringing the target federal funds rate up to a range of 1.75% - 2%. This was the second hike this year and the seventh since December 2015. The move came amid an economy expected to grow by about 4% in the second quarter and strengthening labor market conditions. Inflation is hovering around the Fed’s 2% inflation goal. The minutes revealed almost all officials at the central bank believe they should continue to raise interest rates on a regular basis. That comes even amid substantial worry that current tensions between the U.S. and its trading partners could stall the growth the economy has seen this year.
Market Commentary
The first half of the year was fraught with volatility on Wall Street. The major indexes reached all-time highs in late January before concerns over rising interest rates forced stocks off those levels. Equities recovered their footing following a strong earnings season and continuously strong economic data. However, volatility returned as the President ratcheted up trade tensions between the U.S. and some key partners.
Given this uncertainty, the Nasdaq saw the highest total return over the first half of the year, producing a total return of 9.38%. The S&P 500 returned 2.65%, followed by the Dow Jones Industrial Average which had a return of (0.73)% over the same time period.
2018 marked the eight consecutive year the S&P 500 has risen in the first half. This is despite the increased volatility throughout the market. Overall in the first half of 2018 the S&P saw 36 days with swings of over 1.00% compared to a total of eight days throughout all of 2017. The technology sector now makes up more than a quarter of the total market cap in the S&P 500 index which is the second largest percentage since the peak of the tech bubble in 1999.
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.
SPIRIT OF AMERICA LARGE CAP VALUE FUND
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION (UNAUDITED) (CONT.)
Return Summary
The Fund had a total return of 0.69% (no load, gross of fees) over the first six months of 2018. This compares to its benchmark, the S&P 500 Index, which was up 2.65% over the same time period.
The material factors that affected the Fund’s under performance of its benchmark, the S&P 500, were market direction and security selection. The Fund’s strategy is to focus on value stocks with solid fundamentals and low price to earnings ratio. Meanwhile, the S&P index is weighted with both value and growth stocks. The consumer discretionary sector was the main outlier for the Fund’s underperformance due to this difference in the Fund’s mandate. Although being underweight in the consumer discretionary sector compared to the S&P, the Fund still saw a (1.96)% return versus its benchmark. By taking this value approach the Fund managed a positive return in the information technology sector but was still outpaced by the S&P 500 benchmark and its growth stocks by 0.38%. The Fund did not rely on derivatives or leverage strategies.
Including the sales charge and expenses, as of June 30, 2018, the Fund’s Class A Shares one year return was 5.06%. The annualized five year return was 9.02% per year, while the annualized return over the past ten years was 6.79%.
Summary of Portfolio Holdings As of June 30, 2018 |
Information Technology | | | 27.75 | % | | $ | 28,059,314 | |
Financials | | | 15.30 | % | | | 15,466,865 | |
Health Care | | | 13.20 | % | | | 13,347,269 | |
Industrials | | | 10.69 | % | | | 10,802,903 | |
Consumer Discretionary | | | 10.13 | % | | | 10,238,098 | |
Energy | | | 6.82 | % | | | 6,890,454 | |
Consumer Staples | | | 5.26 | % | | | 5,313,604 | |
Real Estate Investment Trusts | | | 4.67 | % | | | 4,720,091 | |
Telecommunication Services | | | 2.19 | % | | | 2,215,643 | |
Materials | | | 2.03 | % | | | 2,049,022 | |
Utilities | | | 1.79 | % | | | 1,814,043 | |
Money Market | | | 0.17 | % | | | 176,730 | |
Total Investments | | | 100.00 | % | | $ | 101,094,036 | |
SPIRIT OF AMERICA LARGE CAP VALUE FUND
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION (UNAUDITED) (CONT.)
Average Annual Total Returns For the periods ended June 30, 2018 |
| Six Months | 1 Year | 5 Year | 10 Year |
Class A Shares - with load | (5.31)% | 5.06% | 9.02% | 6.79% |
Class A Shares - no load | (0.05)% | 10.89% | 10.21% | 7.37% |
Class C Shares - with load1 | (1.35)% | 9.14% | 9.41% | 6.60% |
Class C Shares - no load1 | (0.39)% | 10.14% | 9.41% | 6.60% |
S&P 500 Index2 | 2.65% | 14.37% | 13.42% | 10.17% |
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
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.
SPIRIT OF AMERICA MUNICIPAL TAX FREE BOND FUND
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION (UNAUDITED)
Dear Shareholder,
We are very pleased to provide the 2018 Semi-Annual report for the Spirit of America Municipal Tax Free Bond Fund, (“the Fund”). The Fund began operations on February 28, 2008.
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,
| David Lerner President Spirit of America Investment Fund, Inc. | | Mark Reilly Portfolio Manager
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SPIRIT OF AMERICA MUNICIPAL TAX FREE BOND FUND
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION (UNAUDITED) (CONT.)
Economic Summary
At the end of June, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis revised its previous estimate of the first quarter 2018 gross domestic product (GDP) to an annual growth rate of 2.0%, down from the previous 2.2% reading. This pace is down from the fourth quarter’s 2.9% pace. The first quarter saw the weakest performance in consumer spending in nearly five years, but growth appears to have since regained momentum on the back of a robust labor market and tax cuts. The $1.5 trillion income tax cut package, which came into effect in January, is seen spurring faster economic growth in the second quarter, putting annual GDP growth on track to achieve the Trump administration’s 3% target. Notably, the United States is engaged in tit-for-tat trade tariffs with its major trade partners, including China, Canada, Mexico and the European Union, which analysts fear could disrupt supply chains and undercut business investment and potentially wipe out the fiscal stimulus.
The June data released from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed nonfarm payrolls rose by 213,000 coming in above economists’ expectations of 195,000. Along with June’s upside surprise, the Bureau revised April’s count up from 159,000 to 175,000 and May’s from 223,000 to 244,000. Professional and business services led with 50,000 new jobs while manufacturing added 36,000, health care added 25,000 and construction gained 13,000 new jobs. Retail lost 22,000 jobs. The unemployment rate moved up to 4%, up 0.2%, while it was expected to hold steady at the May’s 3.8% level. This rise was due to an increase in the labor force participation rate which increased 0.2% to 62.9% as 601,000 people came off the sidelines and re-entered the labor force. Another solid month of job gains provided little help to wages. The average hourly earnings figure rose to 2.7% year over year, a bit below expectations of a 2.8% increase.
At the June meeting of the policymaking Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), Fed officials approved another 0.25% hike, bringing the target federal funds rate up to a range of 1.75% - 2%. This was the second hike this year and the seventh since December 2015. The move came amid an economy expected to grow by about 4% in the second quarter and strengthening labor market conditions. Inflation is hovering around the Fed’s 2% inflation goal. The minutes revealed almost all officials at the central bank believe they should continue to raise interest rates on a regular basis. That comes even amid substantial worry that current tensions between the U.S. and its trading partners could stall the growth the economy has seen this year.
Market Commentary
As the Fed raised interest rates, bond yields subsequently rose over the first half of 2018. The 30 Year US Treasury Yield moved from 2.74% on December 29, 2017 to 2.99% June 29, 2018. At the same time, the MMD Tax-Free 30 Year AAA yield began the year at 2.54% on December 29, 2017 and ended the second quarter at 2.94% on June 29, 2018.
As of June 29, 2018, U.S. states, cities, schools and other issuers’ year-to-date bond issuance totaled $161.05 billion, compared with $436.34 billion in all of 2017 and a 14% drop compared to the $187.2 billion sold from the same period last year. Total issuance was 20% lower year over year during the first half of 2018, due to the 59% decline in advance refundings. Tax reform legislation which began at the start of 2018 prohibits municipalities from advance refunding bonds on a tax-exempt basis. The limited supply of new munis this year helped the municipal bond market outperform both the corporate and treasury markets. New money bond issuance was up 18%.
Fund Summary
The Spirit of America Municipal Tax Free Bond Fund (SOAMX), (“the Fund”), seeks to provide high current income that is exempt from federal income tax, including the 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 June 30, 2018, approximately 94.69% of the portfolio was above investment grade, with 88.06% rated “A” or better. The average rating of holdings in the Fund is AA-/Aa3.
One of the Fund’s goals has been to diversify with respect to geographic location and sector. As June 30, 2018, the Fund consists of 334 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.
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 continues to actively manage its Puerto Rico holdings. As of June 30, 2018, Puerto Rico holdings represent 1.24% of the net assets, up slightly from 0.99% at the end of 2017.
Return Summary
The Fund’s Class A Shares Net Asset Value (NAV) went from $9.47 to $9.31 during the first half of 2018. The Fund is currently at $83.4 million in net assets with 2,658 shareholder accounts as of June 30, 2018.
The Fund had a total return of 0.34% (no load, gross of fees) for the first six months of 2018. This compares to the (0.25)% 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.
Material factors that affected the Fund were despite the slightly negative direction of the overall municipal bond market, the Funds shorter modified duration, which affects a bond’s price sensitivity to interest rate changes, was shorter than the index’s Macaulay duration and option adjusted durations.
Including the sales charge and expenses, as of June 30, 2018, the Fund’s Class A Shares one year return was (3.20)%. The annualized five year return was 2.32% and the annualized ten year return was 3.32%.
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.
SPIRIT OF AMERICA MUNICIPAL TAX FREE BOND FUND
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION (UNAUDITED) (CONT.)
Summary of Portfolio Holdings
As of June 30, 2018
New York | | | 19.18 | % | | $ | 16,121,006 | |
Connecticut | | | 12.74 | % | | | 10,700,397 | |
Florida | | | 8.68 | % | | | 7,296,687 | |
New Jersey | | | 8.31 | % | | | 6,982,134 | |
Pennsylvania | | | 5.44 | % | | | 4,572,212 | |
Texas | | | 5.44 | % | | | 4,567,569 | |
California | | | 4.30 | % | | | 3,611,819 | |
Michigan | | | 3.90 | % | | | 3,275,146 | |
Massachusetts | | | 3.03 | % | | | 2,545,361 | |
Indiana | | | 2.71 | % | | | 2,276,892 | |
District of Columbia | | | 1.89 | % | | | 1,587,316 | |
Georgia | | | 1.75 | % | | | 1,468,580 | |
Illinois | | | 1.69 | % | | | 1,419,211 | |
Rhode Island | | | 1.66 | % | | | 1,390,657 | |
Washington | | | 1.61 | % | | | 1,353,290 | |
New Mexico | | | 1.31 | % | | | 1,100,039 | |
Maine | | | 1.28 | % | | | 1,072,289 | |
Puerto Rico | | | 1.23 | % | | | 1,033,874 | |
Missouri | | | 1.15 | % | | | 966,909 | |
Louisiana | | | 1.05 | % | | | 882,454 | |
Maryland | | | 1.04 | % | | | 876,800 | |
Arizona | | | 0.95 | % | | | 799,816 | |
Nevada | | | 0.94 | % | | | 785,660 | |
Ohio | | | 0.91 | % | | | 764,904 | |
Alaska | | | 0.84 | % | | | 703,660 | |
Virginia | | | 0.58 | % | | | 488,806 | |
Wyoming | | | 0.58 | % | | | 488,065 | |
West Virginia | | | 0.55 | % | | | 465,866 | |
Tennessee | | | 0.50 | % | | | 422,174 | |
South Dakota | | | 0.46 | % | | | 384,909 | |
Oregon | | | 0.42 | % | | | 351,321 | |
Kentucky | | | 0.41 | % | | | 345,514 | |
Utah | | | 0.39 | % | | | 326,429 | |
North Carolina | | | 0.38 | % | | | 319,909 | |
Iowa | | | 0.35 | % | | | 294,998 | |
Nebraska | | | 0.33 | % | | | 274,040 | |
Kansas | | | 0.31 | % | | | 261,969 | |
Mississippi | | | 0.31 | % | | | 259,985 | |
Oklahoma | | | 0.30 | % | | | 253,805 | |
Vermont | | | 0.29 | % | | | 247,323 | |
New Hampshire | | | 0.13 | % | | | 105,398 | |
Colorado | | | 0.12 | % | | | 104,913 | |
Alabama | | | 0.12 | % | | | 101,672 | |
North Dakota | | | 0.12 | % | | | 99,448 | |
Virgin Islands | | | 0.11 | % | | | 93,250 | |
Wisconsin | | | 0.10 | % | | | 82,564 | |
South Carolina | | | 0.06 | % | | | 52,229 | |
Hawaii | | | 0.05 | % | | | 43,196 | |
Total Investments | | | 100.00 | % | | $ | 84,022,465 | |
SPIRIT OF AMERICA MUNICIPAL TAX FREE BOND FUND
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION (UNAUDITED) (CONT.)
Average Annual Total Returns For the periods ended June 30, 2018 |
| Six Months | 1 Year | 5 Year | 10 Year |
Class A Shares - with load | (4.83)% | (3.20)% | 2.32% | 3.32% |
Class A Shares - no load | (0.11)% | 1.60% | 3.33% | 3.82% |
Class C Shares - with load1 | (1.52)% | (0.24)% | 2.39% | 2.91% |
Class C Shares - no load1 | (0.53)% | 0.74% | 2.39% | 2.91% |
Bloomberg Barclays Municipal Bond Index2 | (0.25)% | 1.56% | 3.53% | 4.43% |
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. |
SPIRIT OF AMERICA INCOME FUND
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION (UNAUDITED)
Dear Shareholder,
We are pleased to send you the 2018 Semi-Annual Report for the Spirit of America Income Fund, (the “Fund”). The Fund began operations on December 31, 2008.
As the first half of 2018 comes to an end, we couldn’t 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,
| David Lerner President Spirit of America Investment Fund, Inc. | | Mark Reilly Portfolio Manager
|
SPIRIT OF AMERICA INCOME FUND
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION (UNAUDITED) (CONT.)
Economic Summary
At the end of June, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis revised its previous estimate of the first quarter 2018 gross domestic product (GDP) to an annual growth rate of 2.0%, down from the previous 2.2% reading. This pace is down from the fourth quarter’s 2.9% pace. The first quarter saw the weakest performance in consumer spending in nearly five years, but growth appears to have since regained momentum on the back of a robust labor market and tax cuts. The $1.5 trillion income tax cut package, which came into effect in January, is seen spurring faster economic growth in the second quarter, putting annual GDP growth on track to achieve the Trump administration’s 3% target. Notably, the United States is engaged in tit-for-tat trade tariffs with its major trade partners, including China, Canada, Mexico and the European Union, which analysts fear could disrupt supply chains and undercut business investment and potentially wipe out the fiscal stimulus.
The June data released from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed nonfarm payrolls rose by 213,000 coming in above economists’ expectations of 195,000. Along with June’s upside surprise, the Bureau revised April’s count up from 159,000 to 175,000 and May’s from 223,000 to 244,000. Professional and business services led with 50,000 new jobs while manufacturing added 36,000, health care added 25,000 and construction gained 13,000 new jobs. Retail lost 22,000 jobs. The unemployment rate moved up to 4%, up 0.2%, while it was expected to hold steady at the May’s 3.8% level. This rise was due to an increase in the labor force participation rate which increased 0.2% to 62.9% as 601,000 people came off the sidelines and re-entered the labor force. Another solid month of job gains provided little help to wages. The average hourly earnings figure rose to 2.7% year over year, a bit below expectations of a 2.8% increase.
At the June meeting of the policymaking Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), Fed officials approved another 0.25% hike, bringing the target federal funds rate up to a range of 1.75% - 2%. This was the second hike this year and the seventh since December 2015. The move came amid an economy expected to grow by about 4% in the second quarter and strengthening labor market conditions. Inflation is hovering around the Fed’s 2% inflation goal. The minutes revealed almost all officials at the central bank believe they should continue to raise interest rates on a regular basis. That comes even amid substantial worry that current tensions between the U.S. and its trading partners could stall the growth the economy has seen this year.
Market Commentary
As the Fed raised interest rates, bond yields subsequently rose over the first half of 2018. The 30 Year US Treasury Yield moved from 2.74% on December 29, 2017 to 2.99% June 29, 2018. At the same time, the MMD Taxable 30 Year AAA yield began the year at 3.41% on December 29, 2017 and ended the second quarter at 3.82% on June 29, 2018.
The major stock market indexes reached all-time highs in late January before concerns over rising interest rates knocked stocks off those levels. Equities recovered their footing following a strong earnings season and continuously strong economic data. However, volatility returned as the President ratcheted up trade tensions between the U.S. and some key partners. Given this uncertainty, the Nasdaq saw the highest total return over the first half of the year, producing a total return of 9.38%. The S&P 500 returned 2.65%, followed by the Dow Jones Industrial Average which had a return of (0.73)% over the same time period.
The gap between yields on short and longer term treasuries narrowed nearly to 11 year lows in the first half of 2018, a sign investors remain cautious about the outlook for economic growth even as they expect the Federal Reserve to continue raising interest rates. The dispersion between shorter-term and longer-term rates, known as the yield curve, is a crucial indicator of sentiment about the prospects for economic growth. However, the flattening of the yield curve has occurred as U.S. economic growth remains steady and few analysts see signs of an imminent slowdown.
As of June 29, 2018, U.S. states, cities, schools and other issuers’ year-to-date bond issuance totaled $161.05 billion, compared with $436.34 billion in all of 2017 and a 14% drop compared to the $187.2 billion sold from the same period last year. Total issuance was 20% lower year over year during the first half of 2018, due to the 59% decline in advance refunding’s. Tax reform legislation which began at the start of 2018 prohibits municipalities from advance refunding bonds on a tax-exempt basis. The limited supply of new munis this year helped the municipal bond market outperform both the corporate and treasury markets. New money bond issuance was up 18%.
SPIRIT OF AMERICA INCOME FUND
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION (UNAUDITED) (CONT.)
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 the first half of 2018, the Fund had over 73% of its assets in taxable municipal bonds, over 9% in preferred stock, over 9% 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 vigorous 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.
Return Summary
The Fund had a total return of 0.36% (no load, gross of fees) for the first six months of the year ending June 30, 2018. This compares to the (1.62)% return of its benchmark, the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond 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’s performance were primarily security selection followed by market direction. The Fund’s outperformance relative to its benchmark was principally due to the continued outperformance of longer maturity taxable municipal bonds relative to the overall fixed income market.
Including the sales charge and expenses, as of June 30, 2018, the Fund’s Class A Shares one year return was (1.89)%. The Fund’s Class A Shares, which began operations in January 2009, had an annualized five year return of 3.70% and an annualized return since inception of 7.11%.
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 As of June 30, 2018 |
Municipal Bonds | | | 73.39 | % | | $ | 121,185,740 | |
Corporate Bonds | | | 9.55 | % | | | 15,771,057 | |
Preferred Stocks | | | 9.19 | % | | | 15,175,936 | |
Common Stocks | | | 7.75 | % | | | 12,799,118 | |
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations | | | 0.12 | % | | | 204,170 | |
Total Investments | | | 100.00 | % | | $ | 165,136,021 | |
SPIRIT OF AMERICA INCOME FUND
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION (UNAUDITED) (CONT.)
Average Annual Total Returns For the periods ended June 30, 2018 |
| Six Months | 1 Year | 5 Year | Since Inception (December 31, 2008) |
Class A Shares - with load | (4.91)% | (1.89)% | 3.70% | 7.11% |
Class A Shares - no load | (0.18)% | 3.03% | 4.71% | 7.66% |
Class C Shares - with load1 | (1.61)% | 1.29% | 3.91% | 6.85% |
Class C Shares - no load1 | (0.64)% | 2.28% | 3.91% | 6.85% |
Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index2 | (1.62)% | (0.40)% | 2.27% | 3.49% |
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. |
SPIRIT OF AMERICA INCOME AND OPPORTUNITY FUND
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION (UNAUDITED)
Dear Shareholder,
We are pleased to send you the Semi-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. The Fund is designed to deliver attractive returns to our investors. Our goal is to continue providing an attractive yield through a diverse selection of securities.
We firmly believe that striving for the optimal balance between yield and risk will position us to achieve long term success for our clients. Our dedication to providing our investors with a fund that will merit their long term commitment and satisfaction continues to be our primary goal. 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.
We appreciate your support of our fund and look forward to your continued investment in The Spirit of America Income and Opportunity Fund.
Sincerely,
| David Lerner President Spirit of America Investment Fund, Inc. | | William Mason Portfolio Manager
|
SPIRIT OF AMERICA INCOME AND OPPORTUNITY FUND
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION (UNAUDITED) (CONT.)
Economic Summary
At the end of June, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis revised its previous estimate of the first quarter 2018 gross domestic product (GDP) to an annual growth rate of 2.0%, down from the previous 2.2% reading. This pace is down from the fourth quarter’s 2.9% pace. The first quarter saw the weakest performance in consumer spending in nearly five years, but growth appears to have since regained momentum on the back of a robust labor market and tax cuts. The $1.5 trillion income tax cut package, which came into effect in January, is seen spurring faster economic growth in the second quarter, putting annual GDP growth on track to achieve the Trump administration’s 3% target. Notably, the United States is engaged in tit-for-tat trade tariffs with its major trade partners, including China, Canada, Mexico and the European Union, which analysts fear could disrupt supply chains and undercut business investment and potentially wipe out the fiscal stimulus.
The June data released from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed nonfarm payrolls rose by 213,000 coming in above economists’ expectations of 195,000. Along with June’s upside surprise, the Bureau revised April’s count up from 159,000 to 175,000 and May’s from 223,000 to 244,000. Professional and business services led with 50,000 new jobs while manufacturing added 36,000, health care added 25,000 and construction gained 13,000 new jobs. Retail lost 22,000 jobs. The unemployment rate moved up to 4%, up 0.2%, while it was expected to hold steady at the May’s 3.8% level. This rise was due to an increase in the labor force participation rate which increased 0.2% to 62.9% as 601,000 people came off the sidelines and re-entered the labor force. Another solid month of job gains provided little help to wages. The average hourly earnings figure rose to 2.7% year over year, a bit below expectations of a 2.8% increase.
At the June meeting of the policymaking Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), Fed officials approved another 0.25% hike, bringing the target federal funds rate up to a range of 1.75% - 2%. This was the second hike this year and the seventh since December 2015. The move came amid an economy expected to grow by about 4% in the second quarter and strengthening labor market conditions. Inflation is hovering around the Fed’s 2% inflation goal. The minutes revealed almost all officials at the central bank believe they should continue to raise interest rates on a regular basis. That comes even amid substantial worry that current tensions between the U.S. and its trading partners could stall the growth the economy has seen this year.
Market Commentary
The first half of the year was fraught with volatility on Wall Street. The major indexes reached all-time highs in late January before concerns over rising interest rates knocked stocks off those levels. Equities recovered their footing following a strong earnings season and continuously strong economic data. However, volatility returned as the President ratcheted up trade tensions between the U.S. and some key partners. Despite this uncertainty, the Nasdaq saw the highest total return over the first half of the year, producing a total return of 9.38%. The S&P 500 returned 2.65%, followed by the Dow Jones Industrial Average which had a return of (0.73)% over the same time period.
As the Fed raised interest rates, bond yields subsequently rose over the first half of 2018. The 30 Year US Treasury Yield moved from 2.74% on December 29, 2017 to 2.99% June 29, 2018. At the same time, the MMD Taxable 30 Year AAA yield began the year at 3.41% on December 29, 2017 and ended the second quarter at 3.82% on June 29, 2018.
The Fund invests a portion of its assets in Master Limited Partnerships (MLPs). The Alerian MLP Index (AMZ), a capitalization-weighted composite of energy MLPs, had a total return of (0.63)% for the period of December 29, 2017 through June 29, 2018.
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, REITs, and MLPs.
At the end of the first half of 2018, the Fund had over 52% of its assets invested in taxable municipal bonds, over 22% in preferred stock, almost 10% in MLPs, over 5% in corporate bonds, and over 9% 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.
SPIRIT OF AMERICA INCOME AND OPPORTUNITY FUND
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION (UNAUDITED) (CONT.)
Return Summary
The Spirit of America Income and Opportunity Fund, SOAOX (the “Fund”), had a total return for the first six months of 2018 of (0.48)% (no load, gross of fees) as of June 30, 2018. This compares to the (1.62)% return of its benchmark, the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond 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 rose on both the long US Treasury Bond and in the taxable municipal market over the first half of the year. MLPs were down slightly over the same time period, and the stock market provided moderately offsetting positive returns for the most part. The Fund’s outperformance of the benchmark, which is solely a measure of the bond market, is due to the diversity of the asset holdings.
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 June 30, 2018, the Fund’s Class A Shares had a one year return of (2.45)%. The Fund’s Class A Shares, which began operations in July 2013, had an annualized return since inception of 2.69% as June 30, 2018.
We plan to proceed with the same game plan we have employed since the Fund began: pursuing a balance between yield and risk with an emphasis on quality.
Summary of Portfolio Holdings As of June 30, 2018 |
Municipal Bonds | | | 52.76 | % | | $ | 18,561,832 | |
Preferred Stocks | | | 22.30 | % | | | 7,847,676 | |
Common Stocks | | | 19.11 | % | | | 6,724,201 | |
Corporate Bonds | | | 5.83 | % | | | 2,050,993 | |
Total Investments | | | 100.00 | % | | $ | 35,184,702 | |
Average Annual Total Returns For the periods ended June 30, 2018 |
| Six Months | 1 Year | Since Inception (July 8, 2013) |
Class A Shares - with load | (5.77)% | (2.45)% | 2.69% |
Class A Shares - no load | (1.10)% | 2.45% | 3.70% |
Class C Shares - with load1 | (2.33)% | 0.72% | 2.85% |
Class C Shares - no load1 | (1.36)% | 1.71% | 2.85% |
Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index2 | (1.62)% | (0.40)% | 2.41% |
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. |
SPIRIT OF AMERICA REAL ESTATE INCOME AND GROWTH FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS | June 30, 2018 (UNAUDITED)
| | Shares | | | Market Value | |
Common Stocks 95.98% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Diversified REITs 2.54% |
American Assets Trust, Inc. | | | 10,400 | | | $ | 398,216 | |
Liberty Property Trust | | | 2,500 | | | | 110,825 | |
STORE Capital Corporation | | | 3,780 | | | | 103,572 | |
WP Carey, Inc. | | | 27,000 | | | | 1,791,450 | |
| | | | | | | 2,404,063 | |
Energy 4.19% |
Andeavor | | | 1,850 | | | | 242,683 | |
Cheniere Energy Partners LP | | | 7,100 | | | | 255,245 | |
Enterprise Products Partners LP | | | 49,677 | | | | 1,374,563 | |
Exxon Mobil Corporation | | | 1,750 | | | | 144,778 | |
Kinder Morgan, Inc. | | | 3,500 | | | | 61,845 | |
Magellan Midstream Partners LP | | | 8,200 | | | | 566,456 | |
MPLX LP | | | 12,886 | | | | 439,928 | |
Parsley Energy, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 500 | | | | 15,140 | |
Phillips 66 | | | 1,750 | | | | 196,542 | |
Valero Energy Corporation | | | 2,100 | | | | 232,743 | |
Western Gas Partners LP | | | 9,180 | | | | 444,220 | |
| | | | | | | 3,974,143 | |
Health Care REITs 3.09% |
Global Medical REIT, Inc. | | | 15,000 | | | | 132,900 | |
HCP, Inc. | | | 14,018 | | | | 361,945 | |
Healthcare Trust of America, Inc., Class A | | | 5,000 | | | | 134,800 | |
Senior Housing Properties Trust | | | 2,900 | | | | 52,461 | |
Ventas, Inc. | | | 13,100 | | | | 746,045 | |
Welltower, Inc. | | | 23,900 | | | | 1,498,291 | |
| | | | | | | 2,926,442 | |
Hotel & Resort REITs 10.74% |
Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. | | | 88,210 | | | | 1,577,195 | |
Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. | | | 88,725 | | | | 718,672 | |
Braemar Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | | | 23,400 | | | | 267,228 | |
DiamondRock Hospitality Company | | | 205,147 | | | | 2,519,205 | |
Hersha Hospitality Trust | | | 56,050 | | | | 1,202,272 | |
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust | | | 52,031 | | | | 2,018,803 | |
RLJ Lodging Trust | | | 68,634 | | | | 1,513,380 | |
Sotherly Hotels, Inc. | | | 52,000 | | | | 362,960 | |
| | | | | | | 10,179,715 | |
Industrial REITs 8.69% |
DCT Industrial Trust, Inc. | | | 14,214 | | | | 948,500 | |
Gramercy Property Trust | | | 12,833 | | | | 350,598 | |
Prologis, Inc. | | | 86,725 | | | | 5,696,965 | |
STAG Industrial, Inc. | | | 20,500 | | | | 558,215 | |
Terreno Realty Corporation | | | 18,075 | | | | 680,885 | |
| | | | | | | 8,235,163 | |
Mortgage REITs 2.54% |
Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc. | | | 30,000 | | | | 942,900 | |
Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure Capital, Inc. | | | 31,267 | | | | 617,523 | |
Starwood Property Trust, Inc. | | | 39,050 | | | | 847,776 | |
| | | | | | | 2,408,199 | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
SPIRIT OF AMERICA REAL ESTATE INCOME AND GROWTH FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONT.) | June 30, 2018 (UNAUDITED)
| | Shares | | | Market Value | |
Office REITs 11.40% |
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. | | | 5,300 | | | $ | 668,701 | |
Boston Properties, Inc.(b) | | | 18,350 | | | | 2,301,457 | |
City Office REIT, Inc. | | | 123,758 | | | | 1,587,815 | |
Hudson Pacific Properties, Inc. | | | 57,100 | | | | 2,023,053 | |
JBG SMITH Properties | | | 5,000 | | | | 182,350 | |
Kilroy Realty Corporation | | | 24,215 | | | | 1,831,623 | |
SL Green Realty Corporation | | | 15,000 | | | | 1,507,950 | |
Vornado Realty Trust | | | 9,500 | | | | 702,240 | |
| | | | | | | 10,805,189 | |
Residential REITs 22.24% |
American Campus Communities, Inc. | | | 3,650 | | | | 156,512 | |
Apartment Investment & Management Company, Class A | | | 55,180 | | | | 2,334,114 | |
AvalonBay Communities, Inc. | | | 13,890 | | | | 2,387,552 | |
Camden Property Trust | | | 24,500 | | | | 2,232,685 | |
Education Realty Trust, Inc. | | | 8,275 | | | | 343,413 | |
Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. | | | 22,900 | | | | 2,104,510 | |
Equity Residential | | | 34,815 | | | | 2,217,367 | |
Essex Property Trust, Inc. | | | 9,836 | | | | 2,351,493 | |
Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. | | | 20,872 | | | | 2,101,184 | |
Sun Communities, Inc. | | | 25,600 | | | | 2,505,728 | |
UDR, Inc. | | | 62,306 | | | | 2,338,967 | |
| | | | | | | 21,073,525 | |
Retail REITs 8.15% |
Brixmor Property Group, Inc. | | | 3,275 | | | | 57,083 | |
Federal Realty Investment Trust | | | 18,125 | | | | 2,293,719 | |
GGP, Inc. | | | 29,900 | | | | 610,857 | |
Kimco Realty Corporation | | | 50,819 | | | | 863,415 | |
Realty Income Corporation | | | 9,880 | | | | 531,445 | |
Regency Centers Corporation | | | 18,800 | | | | 1,167,104 | |
Simon Property Group, Inc. | | | 12,300 | | | | 2,093,337 | |
Spirit MTA REIT(a) | | | 1,140 | | | | 11,742 | |
Spirit Realty Capital, Inc. | | | 11,400 | | | | 91,542 | |
| | | | | | | 7,720,244 | |
Specialized REITs 22.40% |
American Tower Corporation, Class A | | | 6,250 | | | | 901,063 | |
CoreSite Realty Corporation | | | 39,500 | | | | 4,377,390 | |
Crown Castle International Corporation | | | 4,650 | | | | 501,363 | |
CubeSmart | | | 18,000 | | | | 579,960 | |
CyrusOne, Inc. | | | 37,150 | | | | 2,168,074 | |
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. | | | 52,831 | | | | 5,894,883 | |
Equinix, Inc. | | | 4,500 | | | | 1,934,505 | |
Extra Space Storage, Inc. | | | 13,345 | | | | 1,331,964 | |
Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. | | | 1,000 | | | | 35,800 | |
Life Storage, Inc. | | | 13,850 | | | | 1,347,743 | |
QTS Realty Trust, Inc., Class A | | | 54,600 | | | | 2,156,700 | |
| | | | | | | 21,229,445 | |
Total Common Stocks | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $63,151,376) | | | | | | | 90,956,128 | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
SPIRIT OF AMERICA REAL ESTATE INCOME AND GROWTH FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONT.) | June 30, 2018 (UNAUDITED)
| | Shares | | | Market Value | |
Preferred Stocks 3.49% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Diversified REITs 0.05% |
PS Business Parks, Inc., Series Y, 5.20% | | | 2,000 | | | $ | 46,760 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Financials 0.15% |
Arch Capital Group Ltd., Series F, 5.45% | | | 2,000 | | | | 48,820 | |
Arch Capital Group Ltd., Series E, 5.25% | | | 2,000 | | | | 47,880 | |
Carlyle Group LP (The), Series A, 5.88% | | | 2,000 | | | | 47,040 | |
| | | | | | | 143,740 | |
Hotel & Resort REITs 0.69% |
Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc., Series F, 7.38% | | | 6,000 | | | | 141,810 | |
Hersha Hospitality Trust, Series D, 6.50% | | | 5,000 | | | | 119,750 | |
Hersha Hospitality Trust, Series E, 6.50% | | | 5,000 | | | | 119,900 | |
Lasalle Hotel Properties, 6.30% | | | 2,500 | | | | 61,875 | |
Sotherly Hotels, Inc., Series B, 8.00% | | | 6,000 | | | | 151,800 | |
Sotherly Hotels, Inc., Series C, 7.88% | | | 2,000 | | | | 50,560 | |
| | | | | | | 645,695 | |
Office REITs 0.06% |
Vornado Realty Trust, Series M, 5.25% | | | 2,500 | | | | 58,025 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Residential REITs 0.12% |
American Homes 4 Rent, Series G, 5.88% | | | 2,000 | | | | 48,200 | |
Bluerock Residential Growth REIT, Inc., Series A, 7.13% | | | 3,000 | | | | 67,321 | |
| | | | | | | 115,521 | |
Retail REITs 1.21% |
Federal Realty Investment Trust, Series C, 5.00% | | | 6,500 | | | | 154,700 | |
Monmouth Real Estate Investment Corporation, Series C, 6.13% | | | 4,000 | | | | 96,000 | |
National Retail Properties, Inc., Series E, 5.70% | | | 26,364 | | | | 648,291 | |
National Retail Properties, Inc., Series F, 5.20% | | | 11,000 | | | | 256,080 | |
| | | | | | | 1,155,071 | |
Specialized REITs 1.16% |
Digital Realty Trust, Inc., Series H, 7.38% | | | 6,000 | | | | 156,240 | |
Digital Realty Trust, Inc., Series I, 6.35% | | | 11,018 | | | | 285,807 | |
Digital Realty Trust, Inc., Series J, 5.25% | | | 4,000 | | | | 95,600 | |
Public Storage, Series C, 5.13% | | | 2,000 | | | | 49,840 | |
Public Storage, Series G, 5.05% | | | 4,000 | | | | 98,840 | |
Public Storage, Series W, 5.20% | | | 6,000 | | | | 149,400 | |
Public Storage, Series Z, 6.00% | | | 6,000 | | | | 157,500 | |
QTS Realty Trust, Inc., 7.13% | | | 4,000 | | | | 102,920 | |
| | | | | | | 1,096,147 | |
Utilities 0.05% |
Entergy Louisiana LLC, 4.88% | | | 2,000 | | | | 48,720 | |
Total Preferred Stocks | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $3,355,205) | | | | | | | 3,309,679 | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
SPIRIT OF AMERICA REAL ESTATE INCOME AND GROWTH FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONT.) | June 30, 2018 (UNAUDITED)
| | Principal Amount | | | Market Value | |
Municipal Bonds 0.59% |
Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, 6.54%, 12/1/2036 | | $ | 140,000 | | | $ | 182,907 | |
Miami-Dade County, FL, Educational Facilities Authority, University of Miami, Revenue Bonds, 5.07%, 4/1/2050 | | | 100,000 | | | | 112,591 | |
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Revenue Bonds, Callable 6/1/2025 @ 100, 4.82%, 6/1/2045 | | | 250,000 | | | | 265,133 | |
Total Municipal Bonds | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $538,242) | | | | | | | 560,631 | |
| | Shares | | | | | |
Money Market Funds 0.06% |
Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Government Portfolio, Institutional Class, 1.81%(c) | | | 57,652 | | | | 57,652 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Money Market Funds | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $57,652) | | | | | | | 57,652 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Investments — 100.12% | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $67,102,475) | | | | | | | 94,884,090 | |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (0.12)% | | | | | | | (115,477 | ) |
NET ASSETS — 100.00% | | | | | | $ | 94,768,613 | |
(a) | Non-income producing security. |
(b) | All or a portion of the security is held as collateral for written call options. |
(c) | Rate disclosed is the seven day effective yield as of June 30, 2018. |
SPIRIT OF AMERICA REAL ESTATE INCOME AND GROWTH FUND
SCHEDULE OF WRITTEN OPTIONS | June 30, 2018 (UNAUDITED)
| | Number of Contracts | | | Notional Amount | | | Exercise Price | | | Expiration Date | | | Value | |
Written Call Options — (0.00)% |
Boston Properties, Inc. (a) | | | (10) | | | $ | (12,542 | ) | | $ | 125.00 | | | | July 2018 | | | $ | (2,600 | ) |
Total Written Call Options — (0.00)% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Premiums Received $690) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | (2,600 | ) |
(a) | Non-income producing security. |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
SPIRIT OF AMERICA LARGE CAP VALUE FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS | June 30, 2018 (UNAUDITED)
| | Shares | | | Market Value | |
Common Stocks 97.36% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary 10.17% |
Adient plc | | | 7,385 | | | $ | 363,268 | |
CBS Corporation, Class B | | | 10,100 | | | | 567,822 | |
Comcast Corporation, Class A | | | 30,000 | | | | 984,300 | |
D.R. Horton, Inc. | | | 9,000 | | | | 369,000 | |
Home Depot, Inc. (The) | | | 15,100 | | | | 2,946,010 | |
Lennar Corporation, Class A | | | 5,000 | | | | 262,500 | |
McDonald's Corporation | | | 8,680 | | | | 1,360,069 | |
MGM Resorts International | | | 7,100 | | | | 206,113 | |
Ross Stores, Inc. | | | 6,000 | | | | 508,500 | |
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. | | | 5,000 | | | | 518,000 | |
Target Corporation | | | 5,000 | | | | 380,600 | |
TJX Companies, Inc. (The) | | | 3,200 | | | | 304,576 | |
Walt Disney Company (The) | | | 14,000 | | | | 1,467,340 | |
| | | | | | | 10,238,098 | |
Consumer Staples 5.28% |
Altria Group, Inc. | | | 19,950 | | | | 1,132,961 | |
Clorox Company (The) | | | 1,000 | | | | 135,250 | |
Coca-Cola Company (The) | | | 14,600 | | | | 640,356 | |
Colgate-Palmolive Company | | | 3,000 | | | | 194,430 | |
Conagra Brands, Inc. | | | 8,100 | | | | 289,413 | |
Costco Wholesale Corporation | | | 1,495 | | | | 312,425 | |
Kimberly-Clark Corporation | | | 750 | | | | 79,005 | |
Kraft Heinz Company (The) | | | 2,999 | | | | 188,397 | |
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. | | | 4,800 | | | | 328,848 | |
PepsiCo, Inc. | | | 3,650 | | | | 397,375 | |
Philip Morris International, Inc. | | | 7,850 | | | | 633,809 | |
Procter & Gamble Company (The) | | | 4,700 | | | | 366,882 | |
Walmart, Inc. | | | 7,174 | | | | 614,453 | |
| | | | | | | 5,313,604 | |
Energy 6.59% |
Andeavor | | | 2,100 | | | | 275,478 | |
Apache Corporation | | | 3,000 | | | | 140,250 | |
Chevron Corporation | | | 8,260 | | | | 1,044,312 | |
ConocoPhillips | | | 8,550 | | | | 595,251 | |
Devon Energy Corporation | | | 3,000 | | | | 131,880 | |
EOG Resources, Inc. | | | 8,700 | | | | 1,082,541 | |
Exxon Mobil Corporation | | | 15,950 | | | | 1,319,543 | |
Halliburton Company | | | 7,100 | | | | 319,926 | |
Kinder Morgan, Inc. | | | 1,000 | | | | 17,670 | |
Schlumberger Ltd. | | | 4,300 | | | | 288,229 | |
Valero Energy Corporation | | | 12,800 | | | | 1,418,624 | |
| | | | | | | 6,633,704 | |
Financials 13.76% |
American Express Company | | | 10,000 | | | | 980,000 | |
Bank of America Corporation | | | 45,800 | | | | 1,291,102 | |
BankUnited, Inc. | | | 15,350 | | | | 627,048 | |
Blackstone Group, LP (The) | | | 16,700 | | | | 537,239 | |
Carlyle Group LP (The) | | | 20,950 | | | | 446,235 | |
Citigroup, Inc. | | | 13,000 | | | | 869,960 | |
CME Group, Inc. | | | 5,100 | | | | 835,992 | |
Fifth Third Bancorp | | | 15,400 | | | | 441,980 | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
SPIRIT OF AMERICA LARGE CAP VALUE FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONT.) | June 30, 2018 (UNAUDITED)
| | Shares | | | Market Value | |
Financials (cont.) |
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The) | | | 3,515 | | | $ | 775,304 | |
Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (The) | | | 15,000 | | | | 766,950 | |
Huntington Bancshares, Inc. | | | 34,750 | | | | 512,910 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Company | | | 15,977 | | | | 1,664,803 | |
KeyCorp | | | 34,575 | | | | 675,595 | |
Lazard Ltd., Class A | | | 11,875 | | | | 580,806 | |
M&T Bank Corporation | | | 2,200 | | | | 374,330 | |
Prudential Financial, Inc. | | | 4,500 | | | | 420,795 | |
SVB Financial Group(a) | | | 4,575 | | | | 1,321,077 | |
Travelers Companies, Inc. (The) | | | 1,400 | | | | 171,276 | |
U.S. Bancorp | | | 11,050 | | | | 552,721 | |
| | | | | | | 13,846,123 | |
Health Care 13.27% |
AbbVie, Inc. | | | 4,700 | | | | 435,455 | |
Aetna, Inc. | | | 3,800 | | | | 697,300 | |
Allergan plc | | | 3,300 | | | | 550,176 | |
Amgen, Inc. | | | 3,250 | | | | 599,918 | |
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company | | | 14,000 | | | | 774,760 | |
Centene Corporation(a) | | | 3,800 | | | | 468,198 | |
Edwards LifeSciences Corporation(a) | | | 1,000 | | | | 145,570 | |
Gilead Sciences, Inc. | | | 5,300 | | | | 375,452 | |
Humana, Inc. | | | 3,000 | | | | 892,890 | |
Johnson & Johnson | | | 10,810 | | | | 1,311,685 | |
Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings(a) | | | 600 | | | | 107,718 | |
McKesson Corporation | | | 4,400 | | | | 586,960 | |
Medtronic plc | | | 9,029 | | | | 772,973 | |
Merck & Company, Inc. | | | 13,100 | | | | 795,170 | |
Mylan NV(a) | | | 2,800 | | | | 101,192 | |
Perrigo Company plc | | | 1,300 | | | | 94,783 | |
Pfizer, Inc. | | | 16,900 | | | | 613,132 | |
Quest Diagnostics, Inc. | | | 4,500 | | | | 494,730 | |
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. | | | 2,700 | | | | 559,278 | |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | | | 9,750 | | | | 2,392,065 | |
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) | | | 3,400 | | | | 577,864 | |
| | | | | | | 13,347,269 | |
Industrials 10.74% |
3M Company | | | 5,650 | | | | 1,111,468 | |
American Airlines Group, Inc. | | | 1,000 | | | | 37,960 | |
Boeing Company (The) | | | 5,955 | | | | 1,997,962 | |
Caterpillar, Inc. | | | 9,700 | | | | 1,315,999 | |
CSX Corporation | | | 20,400 | | | | 1,301,112 | |
Deere & Company | | | 5,000 | | | | 699,000 | |
FedEx Corporation | | | 5,400 | | | | 1,226,124 | |
General Electric Company | | | 23,481 | | | | 319,576 | |
Honeywell International, Inc. | | | 4,750 | | | | 684,238 | |
Johnson Controls International plc | | | 8,253 | | | | 276,063 | |
Masco Corporation | | | 11,500 | | | | 430,330 | |
United Technologies Corporation | | | 3,500 | | | | 437,605 | |
Waste Connections, Inc. | | | 12,825 | | | | 965,466 | |
| | | | | | | 10,802,903 | |
Information Technology 27.78% |
Accenture plc, Class A | | | 6,950 | | | | 1,136,951 | |
Adobe Systems, Inc.(a) | | | 4,350 | | | | 1,060,574 | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
SPIRIT OF AMERICA LARGE CAP VALUE FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONT.) | June 30, 2018 (UNAUDITED)
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Information Technology (cont.) |
Apple, Inc. | | | 23,300 | | | $ | 4,313,063 | |
Applied Materials, Inc. | | | 20,800 | | | | 960,752 | |
Cisco Systems, Inc. | | | 37,050 | | | | 1,594,262 | |
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation, Class A | | | 10,100 | | | | 797,799 | |
Corning, Inc. | | | 20,600 | | | | 566,706 | |
Dell Technologies, Inc., Class V(a) | | | 2,006 | | | | 169,667 | |
DXC Technology Company | | | 3,528 | | | | 284,392 | |
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company | | | 14,300 | | | | 208,923 | |
HP, Inc. | | | 27,400 | | | | 621,706 | |
Intel Corporation | | | 26,400 | | | | 1,312,344 | |
International Business Machines Corporation | | | 3,208 | | | | 448,158 | |
Mastercard, Inc., Class A | | | 7,500 | | | | 1,473,900 | |
Microchip Technology, Inc. | | | 1,050 | | | | 95,497 | |
Microsoft Corporation | | | 35,500 | | | | 3,500,655 | |
NetApp, Inc. | | | 5,600 | | | | 439,768 | |
NVIDIA Corporation | | | 2,170 | | | | 514,073 | |
Oracle Corporation | | | 29,300 | | | | 1,290,958 | |
Paychex, Inc. | | | 8,850 | | | | 604,897 | |
Perspecta, Inc. | | | 1,764 | | | | 36,250 | |
QUALCOMM, Inc. | | | 7,200 | | | | 404,064 | |
Seagate Technology plc | | | 4,050 | | | | 228,704 | |
Symantec Corporation | | | 26,200 | | | | 541,030 | |
Texas Instruments, Inc. | | | 16,525 | | | | 1,821,881 | |
Visa, Inc., Class A | | | 19,200 | | | | 2,543,040 | |
Workday, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 8,125 | | | | 984,100 | |
| | | | | | | 27,954,114 | |
Materials 2.04% |
AdvanSix, Inc.(a) | | | 4,448 | | | | 162,930 | |
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. | | | 8,700 | | | | 386,280 | |
DowDuPont, Inc. | | | 22,752 | | | | 1,499,812 | |
| | | | | | | 2,049,022 | |
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) 4.34% |
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. | | | 1,650 | | | | 208,181 | |
American Tower Corporation, Class A | | | 3,900 | | | | 562,263 | |
Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. | | | 16,550 | | | | 295,914 | |
Crown Castle International Corporation | | | 4,250 | | | | 458,235 | |
CyrusOne, Inc. | | | 6,700 | | | | 391,012 | |
DiamondRock Hospitality Company | | | 7,500 | | | | 92,100 | |
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. | | | 2,200 | | | | 245,476 | |
Equinix, Inc. | | | 700 | | | | 300,923 | |
Gramercy Property Trust | | | 3,166 | | | | 86,495 | |
Healthcare Realty Trust, Inc. | | | 5,000 | | | | 145,400 | |
Healthcare Trust of America, Inc., Class A | | | 4,500 | | | | 121,320 | |
Invesco Mortgage Capital, Inc. | | | 7,000 | | | | 111,300 | |
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust | | | 2,000 | | | | 77,600 | |
Prologis, Inc. | | | 5,700 | | | | 374,433 | |
QTS Realty Trust, Inc., Class A | | | 5,050 | | | | 199,475 | |
Realty Income Corporation | | | 2,000 | | | | 107,580 | |
Simon Property Group, Inc. | | | 250 | | | | 42,547 | |
Sun Communities, Inc. | | | 3,900 | | | | 381,732 | |
Terreno Realty Corporation | | | 2,000 | | | | 75,340 | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
SPIRIT OF AMERICA LARGE CAP VALUE FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONT.) | June 30, 2018 (UNAUDITED)
| | Shares | | | Market Value | |
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) (cont.) |
Welltower, Inc. | | | 1,500 | | | $ | 94,035 | |
| | | | | | | 4,371,361 | |
Telecommunication Services 1.64% |
AT&T, Inc. | | | 24,350 | | | | 781,879 | |
Verizon Communications, Inc. | | | 17,240 | | | | 867,344 | |
| | | | | | | 1,649,223 | |
Utilities 1.75% |
AES Corporation | | | 8,000 | | | | 107,280 | |
American Electric Power Company, Inc. | | | 1,750 | | | | 121,188 | |
Edison International | | | 1,100 | | | | 69,597 | |
NextEra Energy, Inc. | | | 5,600 | | | | 935,368 | |
WEC Energy Group, Inc. | | | 8,200 | | | | 530,130 | |
| | | | | | | 1,763,563 | |
Total Common Stocks | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $58,644,551) | | | | | | | 97,968,984 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Preferred Stocks 2.93% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Energy 0.26% |
Callon Petroleum Company, Series A, 10.00% | | | 5,000 | | | | 256,750 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Financials 1.61% |
AGNC Investment Corporation, Series B, 7.75% | | | 6,000 | | | | 154,020 | |
American Financial Group, Inc., 6.00% | | | 5,300 | | | | 136,740 | |
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc., 7.50% | | | 2,500 | | | | 62,375 | |
Ares Management LP, Series A, 7.00% | | | 2,500 | | | | 66,800 | |
Bank of America Corporation, Series GG, 6.00% | | | 4,000 | | | | 104,480 | |
Bank Of America Corporation, Series EE, 6.00% | | | 2,500 | | | | 65,225 | |
Bank Of America Corporation, Series W, 6.63% | | | 2,000 | | | | 52,800 | |
BGC Partners, Inc., 8.13% | | | 5,000 | | | | 128,550 | |
Capital One Financial Corporation, Series D, 6.70% | | | 2,000 | | | | 53,180 | |
Carlyle Group LP (The), Series A, 5.88% | | | 3,000 | | | | 70,560 | |
Charles Schwab Corporation (the), Series C, 6.00% | | | 2,000 | | | | 53,020 | |
Citigroup, Inc., Series L, 6.88% | | | 3,000 | | | | 77,940 | |
Hancock Holding Company, 5.95% | | | 2,500 | | | | 63,275 | |
Hercules Capital, Inc., 6.25% | | | 646 | | | | 16,356 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Company, Series T, 6.70% | | | 2,000 | | | | 52,440 | |
KKR & Company LP, Series B, 6.50% | | | 2,000 | | | | 53,060 | |
Ladenburg Thalmann Financial Services, Inc., Series A, 8.00% | | | 7,000 | | | | 178,411 | |
Prospect Capital Corporation, 6.25% | | | 4,000 | | | | 101,360 | |
Torchmark Corporation, 6.13% | | | 5,000 | | | | 130,150 | |
| | | | | | | 1,620,742 | |
Information Technology 0.10% |
eBay, Inc., 6.00% | | | 4,000 | | | | 105,200 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Real Estate Investment Trusts 0.35% |
Annaly Capital Management, Inc., Series F, 6.95% | | | 2,000 | | | | 50,760 | |
Digital Realty Trust, Inc., Series H, 7.38% | | | 5,000 | | | | 130,200 | |
Digital Realty Trust, Inc., Series I, 6.35% | | | 2,500 | | | | 64,850 | |
QTS Realty Trust, Inc., 7.13% | | | 4,000 | | | | 102,920 | |
| | | | | | | 348,730 | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
SPIRIT OF AMERICA LARGE CAP VALUE FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONT.) | June 30, 2018 (UNAUDITED)
| | Shares | | | Market Value | |
Telecommunication Services 0.56% |
AT&T, Inc., 5.35% | | | 3,000 | | | $ | 75,480 | |
Qwest Corporation, 6.63% | | | 2,500 | | | | 54,575 | |
Qwest Corporation, 6.88% | | | 2,000 | | | | 44,660 | |
Qwest Corporation, 7.00% | | | 2,500 | | | | 61,150 | |
Qwest Corporation, 7.00% | | | 5,000 | | | | 114,500 | |
Telephone & Data Systems, Inc., 7.00% | | | 4,000 | | | | 100,800 | |
United States Cellular Corporation, 7.25% | | | 2,500 | | | | 64,075 | |
United States Cellular Corporation, 7.25% | | | 2,000 | | | | 51,180 | |
| | | | | | | 566,420 | |
Utilities 0.05% |
DTE Energy Company, 5.38% | | | 2,000 | | | | 50,480 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Preferred Stocks | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $2,871,282) | | | | | | | 2,948,322 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Money Market Funds 0.18% |
Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Government Portfolio, Institutional Class, 1.81%(b) | | | 176,730 | | | | 176,730 | |
Total Money Market Funds | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $176,730) | | | | | | | 176,730 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Investments — 100.47% | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $61,692,563) | | | | | | | 101,094,036 | |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (0.47)% | | | | | | | (477,599 | ) |
NET ASSETS — 100.00% | | | | | | $ | 100,616,437 | |
(a) | Non-income producing security. |
(b) | Rate disclosed is the seven day effective yield as of June 30, 2018. |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
SPIRIT OF AMERICA MUNICIPAL TAX FREE BOND FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS | June 30, 2018 (UNAUDITED)
| | Principal Amount | | | Market Value | |
Municipal Bonds 100.73% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Alabama 0.12% |
Cullman County Health Care Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds, (OID), Callable 2/1/2019 @ 100, 6.75%, 2/1/2029 | | $ | 100,000 | | | $ | 101,672 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Alaska 0.84% |
Alaska Housing Finance Corporation, State Single-Family Housing, Revenue Bonds, (OID), Callable 6/1/2021 @ 100, 4.13%, 12/1/2037 | | | 100,000 | | | | 101,685 | |
Alaska Housing Finance Corporation, State Single-Family Housing, Revenue Bonds, (OID), Callable 6/1/2021 @ 100, 4.25%, 12/1/2040 | | | 100,000 | | | | 101,945 | |
Northern Tobacco Securitization Corporation, Refunding Revenue Bonds, (OID), 5.00%, 6/1/2032 | | | 500,000 | | | | 500,030 | |
| | | | | | | 703,660 | |
Arizona 0.96% |
Arizona Health Facilities Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds, (OID), Callable 7/1/2019 @ 100, 5.00%, 7/1/2028 | | | 100,000 | | | | 102,739 | |
City of Phoenix, AZ, General Obligation Unlimited, Callable 7/1/2026 @ 100, 5.00%, 7/1/2027 | | | 500,000 | | | | 592,455 | |
State of Arizona Lottery Revenue, Public Improvements Revenue Bonds, (AGM), Callable 1/1/2020 @ 100, 5.00%, 7/1/2028 | | | 100,000 | | | | 104,622 | |
| | | | | | | 799,816 | |
California 4.33% |
California Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, 6.13%, 10/1/2030 prerefunded 10/1/2021 @ 100 | | | 120,000 | | | | 136,607 | |
California Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Callable 10/1/2021 @ 100, 6.13%, 10/1/2030 | | | 130,000 | | | | 147,550 | |
California State Public Works Board, Revenue Bonds, Callable 11/1/2026 @ 100, 5.00%, 11/1/2029 | | | 600,000 | | | | 709,644 | |
City of Los Angeles, CA Wastewater System Revenue, Refunding Revenue Bonds, (OID), Callable 6/1/2022 @ 100, 3.38%, 6/1/2029 | | | 100,000 | | | | 102,264 | |
County of San Bernardino, CA, Refunding Bonds, Certificate of Participation, Callable 8/1/2019 @ 100, 5.50%, 8/1/2022 | | | 250,000 | | | | 260,427 | |
County of San Bernardino, CA, Refunding Bonds, Certificate of Participation, (OID), Callable 8/1/2019 @ 100, 5.25%, 8/1/2026 | | | 50,000 | | | | 51,909 | |
Los Angeles Community College District, General Obligation Unlimited, Callable 8/1/2026 @ 100, 4.00%, 8/1/2038 | | | 500,000 | | | | 531,930 | |
Regents of the University of California Medical Center Pooled Revenue, Revenue Bonds, Callable 5/15/2026 @ 100, 4.00%, 5/15/2037 | | | 145,000 | | | | 151,364 | |
State of California, General Obligation Unlimited, Callable 8/1/2025 @ 100, 5.00%, 8/1/2029 | | | 250,000 | | | | 291,898 | |
State of California, General Obligation Unlimited, 6.00%, 4/1/2038 | | | 65,000 | | | | 67,106 | |
State of California, General Obligation Unlimited, Callable 9/1/2026 @ 100, 4.00%, 9/1/2036 | | | 175,000 | | | | 186,924 | |
State of California, General Obligation Unlimited, 6.00%, 4/1/2038 | | | 35,000 | | | | 36,217 | |
State of California, General Obligation Unlimited, (OID), 5.00%, 8/1/2034 | | | 280,000 | | | | 280,812 | |
State of California, General Obligation Unlimited, (OID), Callable 8/1/2018 @ 100, 5.00%, 8/1/2034 | | | 220,000 | | | | 220,638 | |
State of California, Port, Airport & Marina Improvements, General Obligation Unlimited, (OID), Callable 11/1/2020 @ 100, 5.25%, 11/1/2030 | | | 250,000 | | | | 270,465 | |
Washington Township Health Care District, Hospital Improvements, General Obligation Unlimited (OID), Callable 8/1/2019 @ 100, 5.00%, 8/1/2020 | | | 20,000 | | | | 20,734 | |
Washington Township Health Care District, Hospital Improvements, General Obligation Unlimited, (OID), Callable 8/1/2019 @ 100, 5.25%, 8/1/2028 | | | 140,000 | | | | 145,330 | |
| | | | | | | 3,611,819 | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
SPIRIT OF AMERICA MUNICIPAL TAX FREE BOND FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONT.) | June 30, 2018 (UNAUDITED)
| | Principal Amount | | | Market Value | |
Colorado 0.13% |
Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 1/1/2020 @ 100, 5.25%, 1/1/2030 | | $ | 100,000 | | | $ | 104,913 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Connecticut 12.83% |
City of New Haven, CT, General Obligation Unlimited, Callable 8/15/2026 @ 100, 5.00%, 8/15/2036 | | | 230,000 | | | | 252,821 | |
Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, Multi-Family Housing, Revenue Bonds, Callable 11/15/2025 @ 100, 3.25%, 11/15/2036 | | | 250,000 | | | | 248,623 | |
Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, Multi-Family Housing, Revenue Bonds, (GO OF AUTH), Callable 5/15/2021 @ 100, 4.63%, 11/15/2041 | | | 215,000 | | | | 221,772 | |
Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 5/15/2022 @ 100, 3.05%, 5/15/2031 | | | 250,000 | | | | 248,412 | |
Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 5/15/2021 @ 100, 3.25%, 11/15/2027 | | | 150,000 | | | | 151,183 | |
Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds, (GO OF AUTH), Callable 5/15/2020 @ 100, 4.88%, 11/15/2046 | | | 100,000 | | | | 103,063 | |
Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds, (GO OF AUTH), Callable 5/15/2021 @ 100, 3.35%, 5/15/2028 | | | 250,000 | | | | 251,832 | |
Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds, (OID), Callable 11/15/2021 @ 100, 3.30%, 11/15/2037 | | | 250,000 | | | | 240,612 | |
Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Callable 5/15/2027 @ 100, 3.40%, 11/15/2037 | | | 25,000 | | | | 24,615 | |
Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, State Single-Family Housing, Revenue Bonds, Callable 5/15/2021 @ 100, 3.50%, 5/15/2031 | | | 250,000 | | | | 252,168 | |
Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, State Single-Family Housing, Revenue Bonds, Callable 5/15/2021 @ 100, 3.88%, 11/15/2038 | | | 385,000 | | | | 391,841 | |
Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, State Single-Family Housing, Revenue Bonds, Callable 5/15/2021 @ 100, 3.75%, 11/15/2035 | | | 500,000 | | | | 505,545 | |
Connecticut State Health & Educational Facility Authority, Healthcare, Hospital, & Nursing Home Improvements, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 7/1/2021 @ 100, 5.00%, 7/1/2032 | | | 440,000 | | | | 469,445 | |
Connecticut State Health & Educational Facility Authority, Hospital Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 7/1/2022 @ 100, 4.50%, 7/1/2038 | | | 500,000 | | | | 521,710 | |
Connecticut State Health & Educational Facility Authority, Hospital Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 7/1/2022 @ 100, 5.00%, 7/1/2042 | | | 500,000 | | | | 533,110 | |
Connecticut State Health & Educational Facility Authority, Hospital Improvements, Revenue Bonds, (OID), Callable 7/1/2022 @ 100, 4.25%, 7/1/2031 | | | 500,000 | | | | 521,445 | |
Connecticut State Health & Educational Facility Authority, Private Primary Schools, Revenue Bonds, Callable 7/1/2022 @ 100, 4.00%, 7/1/2033 | | | 100,000 | | | | 102,111 | |
Connecticut State Health & Educational Facility Authority, Revenue Bonds, Callable 7/1/2026 @ 100, 5.00%, 7/1/2034 | | | 250,000 | | | | 279,650 | |
Connecticut State Health & Educational Facility Authority, Revenue Bonds, Callable 7/1/2024 @ 100, 5.00%, 7/1/2034 | | | 100,000 | | | | 109,121 | |
Connecticut State Health & Educational Facility Authority, Revenue Bonds, (AGM) OID), Callable 7/1/2021 @ 100, 4.00%, 7/1/2037 | | | 250,000 | | | | 253,738 | |
Connecticut State Health & Educational Facility Authority, Revenue Bonds, (BHAC-CR) (NATL-RE) (OID), 5.00%, 7/1/2037 | | | 95,000 | | | | 95,000 | |
Connecticut State Health & Educational Facility Authority, Revenue Bonds, (BHAC-CR) (NATL-RE) (OID), Callable 7/30/2018 @ 100, 5.00%, 7/1/2037 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,012 | |
Connecticut State Health & Educational Facility Authority, Revenue Bonds, (OID), Callable 7/1/2018 @ 100, 5.00%, 7/1/2037 | | | 150,000 | | | | 150,000 | |
Connecticut State Health & Educational Facility Authority, University & College Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 7/1/2020 @ 100, 5.00%, 7/1/2028 | | | 100,000 | | | | 105,134 | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
SPIRIT OF AMERICA MUNICIPAL TAX FREE BOND FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONT.) | June 30, 2018 (UNAUDITED)
| | Principal Amount | | | Market Value | |
Connecticut (cont.) |
Connecticut State Health & Educational Facility Authority, University & College Improvements, Revenue Bonds, (OID), Callable 7/1/2020 @ 100, 5.00%, 7/1/2040 | | $ | 125,000 | | | $ | 132,903 | |
Connecticut State Health & Educational Facility Authority, University & College Improvements, Revenue Bonds, (OID), Callable 7/1/2020 @ 100, 4.75%, 7/1/2030 | | | 100,000 | | | | 105,835 | |
State of Connecticut Special Tax Revenue, Highway Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 11/1/2020 @ 100, 5.00%, 11/1/2022 | | | 100,000 | | | | 106,575 | |
State of Connecticut Special Tax Revenue, Highway Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 10/1/2023 @ 100, 5.00%, 10/1/2030 | | | 250,000 | | | | 273,830 | |
State of Connecticut Special Tax Revenue, Public Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 1/1/2023 @ 100, 5.00%, 1/1/2028 | | | 445,000 | | | | 485,878 | |
State of Connecticut, General Obligation Unlimited, Callable 3/15/2026 @ 100, 5.00%, 3/15/2031 | | | 500,000 | | | | 555,920 | |
State of Connecticut, General Obligation Unlimited, Callable 4/15/2027 @ 100, 5.00%, 4/15/2032 | | | 500,000 | | | | 559,880 | |
State of Connecticut, General Obligation Unlimited, Callable 3/15/2026 @ 100, 4.00%, 3/15/2036 | | | 500,000 | | | | 506,935 | |
State of Connecticut, General Obligation Unlimited, Callable 6/15/2025 @ 100, 5.00%, 6/15/2028 | | | 250,000 | | | | 277,510 | |
State of Connecticut, General Obligation Unlimited, Callable 4/15/2022 @ 100, 5.00%, 6/15/2024 | | | 250,000 | | | | 279,513 | |
State of Connecticut, General Obligation Unlimited, Callable 11/15/2025 @ 100, 5.00%, 11/15/2026 | | | 250,000 | | | | 279,838 | |
State of Connecticut, General Obligation Unlimited, 5.00%, 11/1/2020 | | | 100,000 | | | | 106,411 | |
State of Connecticut, Public Improvements, General Obligation Unlimited, Callable 4/15/2022 @ 100, 4.00%, 4/15/2032 | | | 250,000 | | | | 254,738 | |
State of Connecticut, Public Improvements, General Obligation Unlimited, (OID), Callable 3/1/2024 @ 100, 4.00%, 3/1/2033 | | | 400,000 | | | | 409,556 | |
University of Connecticut, University & College Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 2/15/2024 @ 100, 5.00%, 2/15/2034 | | | 250,000 | | | | 274,845 | |
University of Connecticut, University & College Improvements, Revenue Bonds, (GO OF UNIVERSITY), Callable 2/15/2020 @ 100, 5.00%, 2/15/2028 | | | 50,000 | | | | 52,267 | |
| | | | | | | 10,700,397 | |
District of Columbia 1.90% |
District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency, State Multi-Family Housing, Revenue Bonds, (Fannie Mae), 4.45%, 6/15/2031 | | | 320,000 | | | | 333,258 | |
District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency, State Single-Family Housing, Revenue Bonds, (Fannie Mae), Callable 12/1/2021 @ 100, 4.90%, 6/1/2040 | | | 280,000 | | | | 299,656 | |
District of Columbia Water & Sewer Authority, Revenue Bonds, Callable 4/1/2026 @ 100, 5.00%, 10/1/2036 | | | 250,000 | | | | 286,357 | |
District of Columbia Water & Sewer Authority, Revenue Bonds, Callable 4/1/2026 @ 100, 5.00%, 10/1/2034 | | | 150,000 | | | | 172,488 | |
District of Columbia, Hospital Improvements, Revenue Bonds, (AGM), Callable 7/15/2018 @ 101, 5.45%, 7/15/2035 | | | 490,000 | | | | 495,557 | |
| | | | | | | 1,587,316 | |
Florida 8.75% |
Central Florida Expressway Authority, Revenue Bonds, Callable 7/1/2026 @ 100, 4.00%, 7/1/2035 | | | 150,000 | | | | 156,896 | |
Citizens Property Insurance Corporation, Miscellaneous Purposes, Revenue Bonds, 4.75%, 6/1/2020 | | | 150,000 | | | | 158,187 | |
City of Miami, FL, Parking Facility Improvements, Revenue Bonds, (AGM) (OID), Callable 7/1/2020 @ 100, 5.25%, 7/1/2039 | | | 125,000 | | | | 132,525 | |
City of Miami, FL, Parking Facility Improvements, Revenue Bonds, (AGM) (OID), Callable 7/1/2020 @ 100, 5.25%, 7/1/2035 | | | 105,000 | | | | 111,385 | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
SPIRIT OF AMERICA MUNICIPAL TAX FREE BOND FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONT.) | June 30, 2018 (UNAUDITED)
| | Principal Amount | | | Market Value | |
Florida (cont.) |
City of Miami, FL, Parking System Revenue, Refunding Revenue Bonds, (OID), Callable 10/1/2019 @ 100, 5.35%, 10/1/2039 | | $ | 500,000 | | | $ | 520,785 | |
City of Orlando, FL, Public Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 10/1/2024 @ 100, 5.00%, 10/1/2046 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,128,250 | |
County of Miami-Dade, FL, Hospital Improvements, Revenue Bonds, (OID), Callable 6/1/2019 @ 100, 5.75%, 6/1/2039 | | | 110,000 | | | | 114,203 | |
County of Miami-Dade, FL, Public Improvements, General Obligation Unlimited, (OID), Callable 7/1/2018 @ 100, 5.63%, 7/1/2038 | | | 250,000 | | | | 250,000 | |
County of Miami-Dade, FL, Public Improvements, General Obligation Unlimited, (OID), Callable 10/1/2019 @ 100, 5.38%, 10/1/2028 | | | 250,000 | | | | 260,910 | |
Escambia County Health Facilities Authority, Hospital Improvements, Revenue Bonds (OID), Callable 8/15/2020 @ 100, 5.75%, 8/15/2029 | | | 160,000 | | | | 171,438 | |
Escambia County Health Facilities Authority, Hospital Improvements, Revenue Bonds, (OID), Callable 8/15/2020 @ 100, 5.50%, 8/15/2024 | | | 250,000 | | | | 267,825 | |
Florida Gulf Coast University Financing Corporation, University & College Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 2/1/2021 @ 100, 5.00%, 2/1/2028 | | | 100,000 | | | | 106,744 | |
Florida Higher Educational Facilities Financial Authority, University & College Improvements, Refunding Revenue Bonds, (OID), Callable 4/1/2021 @ 100, 6.00%, 4/1/2026 | | | 130,000 | | | | 141,592 | |
Florida Housing Finance Corporation, State Single-Family Housing, Revenue Bonds, (Freddie Mac) (Fannie Mae) (Ginnie Mae), Callable 7/1/2019 @ 100, 5.00%, 7/1/2039 | | | 60,000 | | | | 61,214 | |
Florida Municipal Loan Council, Water Utility Improvements, Revenue Bonds, (AGM) (OID), Callable 10/1/2021 @ 100, 5.25%, 10/1/2033 | | | 100,000 | | | | 109,004 | |
Florida Municipal Loan Council, Water Utility Improvements, Revenue Bonds, (AGM) (OID), Callable 10/1/2021 @ 100, 5.50%, 10/1/2041 | | | 100,000 | | | | 109,978 | |
FSU Financial Assistance, Inc., State Single-Family Housing, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 10/1/2022 @ 100, 5.00%, 10/1/2030 | | | 500,000 | | | | 549,810 | |
Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, Port, Airport & Marina Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 10/1/2020 @ 100, 5.00%, 10/1/2025 | | | 200,000 | | | | 213,966 | |
Hillsborough County Industrial Development Authority, School Improvements, Revenue Bonds, 5.13%, 5/15/2037 | | | 210,000 | | | | 210,021 | |
JEA Water & Sewer System Revenue, Revenue Bonds, (OID), 3.88%, 10/1/2037 | | | 250,000 | | | | 250,085 | |
Miami-Dade County Aviation Revenue, Revenue Bonds, (OID), 5.25%, 10/1/2030 | | | 35,000 | | | | 37,676 | |
Miami-Dade County Aviation Revenue, Revenue Bonds, (OID), Callable 10/1/2020 @ 100, 5.25%, 10/1/2030 | | | 115,000 | | | | 123,055 | |
Miami-Dade County Educational Facilities Authority, University & College Improvements, Revenue Bonds, (AMBAC), 5.25%, 4/1/2031 | | | 260,000 | | | | 311,787 | |
North Sumter County Utility Dependent District, Water & Utility Improvements, Revenue Bonds, (AGM) (OID), Callable 10/1/2020 @ 100, 5.38%, 10/1/2040 | | | 400,000 | | | | 428,288 | |
Orange County Health Facilities Authority, Hospital Improvements, Revenue Bonds, 5.25%, 10/1/2019 | | | 160,000 | | | | 166,899 | |
Palm Beach County School District, Refunding Bonds, Certificate of Participation, Callable 8/1/2021 @ 100, 5.00%, 8/1/2024 | | | 45,000 | | | | 49,264 | |
School Board of Miami-Dade County/The, Certificate of Participation, Callable 2/1/2026 @ 100, 4.00%, 2/1/2033 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,045,890 | |
Tampa-Hillsborough County Expressway Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 7/1/2022 @ 100, 5.00%, 7/1/2037 | | | 100,000 | | | | 109,010 | |
| | | | | | | 7,296,687 | |
Georgia 1.76% |
Albany-Dougherty Inner City Authority, University & College Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 7/1/2020 @ 100, 5.00%, 7/1/2035 | | | 250,000 | | | | 262,785 | |
Albany-Dougherty Payroll Development Authority, University & College Improvements, Revenue Bonds, (AGM) (OID), Callable 6/15/2020 @ 100, 5.50%, 6/15/2036 | | | 325,000 | | | | 346,710 | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
SPIRIT OF AMERICA MUNICIPAL TAX FREE BOND FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONT.) | June 30, 2018 (UNAUDITED)
| | Principal Amount | | | Market Value | |
Georgia (cont.) |
City of Atlanta, GA Water and Wastewater Revenue, Revenue Bonds, (AGM) (OID), Callable 11/1/2019 @ 100, 5.38%, 11/1/2039 | | $ | 85,000 | | | $ | 88,887 | |
City of Atlanta, GA Water and Wastewater Revenue, Revenue Bonds, (AGM) (OID), 5.38%, 11/1/2039 | | | 165,000 | | | | 173,237 | |
Fulton County Development Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds, 5.00%, 10/1/2022 | | | 150,000 | | | | 166,028 | |
Fulton County Development Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds, (OID), Callable 10/1/2022 @ 100, 4.25%, 10/1/2037 | | | 100,000 | | | | 103,529 | |
Fulton County Development Authority, University & College Improvements, Revenue Bonds, (OID), Callable 4/1/2021 @ 100, 5.75%, 10/1/2031 | | | 50,000 | | | | 54,602 | |
Fulton County Development Authority, University & College Improvements, Revenue Bonds, (OID), Callable 4/1/2021 @ 100, 5.75%, 10/1/2041 | | | 250,000 | | | | 272,802 | |
| | | | | | | 1,468,580 | |
Hawaii 0.05% |
Hawai'i Pacific Health, Hospital Improvements, Revenue Bonds, (OID), Callable 7/1/2020 @ 100, 5.75%, 7/1/2040 | | | 40,000 | | | | 43,196 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Illinois 1.70% |
Illinois Finance Authority, Hospital Improvements, Revenue Bonds, (OID), Callable 8/15/2018 @ 100, 5.25%, 8/15/2047 | | | 250,000 | | | | 251,138 | |
Illinois Finance Authority, Hospital Improvements, Revenue Bonds, (OID), Callable 8/15/2021 @ 100, 5.88%, 8/15/2034 | | | 100,000 | | | | 109,709 | |
Illinois Finance Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds, (OID), Callable 2/15/2020 @ 100, 6.00%, 8/15/2038 | | | 175,000 | | | | 186,482 | |
Illinois Finance Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds, (OID), Callable 2/15/2020 @ 100, 5.50%, 8/15/2024 | | | 215,000 | | | | 227,401 | |
Railsplitter Tobacco Settlement Authority, Public Improvements, Revenue Bonds, (OID), 5.13%, 6/1/2019 | | | 250,000 | | | | 257,245 | |
Railsplitter Tobacco Settlement Authority, Public Improvements, Revenue Bonds, (OID), Callable 6/1/2021 @ 100, 6.00%, 6/1/2028 | | | 250,000 | | | | 279,192 | |
University of Illinois, University & College Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 4/1/2021 @ 100, 5.50%, 4/1/2031 | | | 100,000 | | | | 108,044 | |
| | | | | | | 1,419,211 | |
Indiana 2.73% |
Indiana Finance Authority, Hospital Revenue, Revenue Bonds, (OID), Callable 5/1/2019 @ 100, 5.75%, 5/1/2031 | | | 20,000 | | | | 20,701 | |
Indiana Finance Authority, Hospital Revenue, Revenue Bonds, (OID), 5.75%, 5/1/2031 | | | 95,000 | | | | 98,291 | |
Town of Munster, IN, Public Improvements, Tax Allocation Bonds, (OID), Callable 7/15/2021 @ 100, 5.13%, 1/15/2031 | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,157,900 | |
| | | | | | | 2,276,892 | |
Iowa 0.35% |
State of Iowa, Revenue Bonds, Callable 6/1/2026 @ 100, 5.00%, 6/1/2027 | | | 250,000 | | | | 294,998 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Kansas 0.31% |
Kansas Development Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Callable 1/1/2020 @ 100, 5.00%, 1/1/2035 | | | 35,000 | | | | 36,544 | |
Kansas Development Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, 5.00%, 1/1/2035 | | | 215,000 | | | | 225,425 | |
| | | | | | | 261,969 | |
Kentucky 0.41% |
Kentucky Municipal Power Agency, Electric Lights & Power Improvements, Revenue Bonds, (AGM), Callable 9/1/2020 @ 100, 5.00%, 9/1/2023 | | | 325,000 | | | | 345,514 | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
SPIRIT OF AMERICA MUNICIPAL TAX FREE BOND FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONT.) | June 30, 2018 (UNAUDITED)
| | Principal Amount | | | Market Value | |
Louisiana 1.06% |
Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities & Community Development Authority, Sewer Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 2/1/2023 @ 100, 5.00%, 2/1/2035 | | $ | 100,000 | | | $ | 109,749 | |
Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities & Community Development Authority, Sewer Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 2/1/2023 @ 100, 4.00%, 2/1/2048 | | | 500,000 | | | | 511,540 | |
Louisiana Public Facilities Authority Refunding Revenue Bonds, (OID), Callable 7/1/2019 @ 100, 6.00%, 7/1/2029 | | | 250,000 | | | | 261,165 | |
| | | | | | | 882,454 | |
Maine 1.29% |
Maine Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds, (OID), Callable 7/1/2022 @ 100, 3.63%, 7/1/2041 | | | 500,000 | | | | 504,540 | |
Maine State Housing Authority, State Single-Family Housing, Revenue Bonds, Callable 11/15/2024 @ 100, 3.75%, 11/15/2044 | | | 100,000 | | | | 100,560 | |
Maine State Housing Authority, State Single-Family Housing, Revenue Bonds, Callable 11/15/2022 @ 100, 3.60%, 11/15/2036 | | | 100,000 | | | | 100,399 | |
Maine State Housing Authority, State Single-Family Housing, Revenue Bonds, Callable 11/15/2022 @ 100, 4.50%, 11/15/2037 | | | 200,000 | | | | 207,944 | |
Maine State Housing Authority, State Single-Family Housing, Revenue Bonds, Callable 11/15/2022 @ 100, 3.45%, 11/15/2032 | | | 100,000 | | | | 101,009 | |
Maine Turnpike Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 11/15/2022 @ 100, 5.00%, 7/1/2026 | | | 50,000 | | | | 57,837 | |
| | | | | | | 1,072,289 | |
Maryland 1.05% |
Maryland Community Development Administration, State Single-Family Housing, Revenue Bonds, Callable 9/1/2018 @ 100, 4.75%, 9/1/2039 | | | 250,000 | | | | 250,685 | |
Maryland Economic Development Corporation, Port, Airport & Marina Improvements, Revenue Bonds, (OID), Callable 6/1/2020 @ 100, 5.38%, 6/1/2025 | | | 200,000 | | | | 213,722 | |
Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Hospital Improvements, Revenue Bonds, (OID), Callable 5/15/2020 @ 100, 4.63%, 5/15/2035 | | | 60,000 | | | | 63,267 | |
Montgomery County Housing Opportunities Commission, Revenue Bonds, (Freddie Mac) (Fannie Mae) (Ginnie Mae), Callable 1/1/2022 @ 100, 3.63%, 7/1/2033 | | | 345,000 | | | | 349,126 | |
| | | | | | | 876,800 | |
Massachusetts 3.05% |
Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds, (OID), Callable 1/1/2020 @ 100, 5.20%, 1/1/2027 | | | 95,000 | | | | 97,457 | |
Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds, (OID), Callable 1/1/2020 @ 100, 5.25%, 1/1/2029 | | | 40,000 | | | | 41,246 | |
Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Healthcare, Hospital & Nursing Home Improvements, Refunding Revenue Bonds, (OID), Callable 7/1/2020 @ 100, 5.00%, 7/1/2030 | | | 130,000 | | | | 136,622 | |
Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds, 4.25%, 7/1/2018 | | | 150,000 | | | | 150,000 | |
Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Callable 12/1/2025 @ 100, 3.25%, 12/1/2036 | | | 575,000 | | | | 548,067 | |
Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Callable 6/1/2026 @ 100, 3.15%, 12/1/2026 | | | 120,000 | | | | 122,360 | |
Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Callable 12/1/2026 @ 100, 3.55%, 12/1/2037 | | | 250,000 | | | | 248,953 | |
Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Callable 12/1/2026 @ 100, 3.75%, 12/1/2037 | | | 250,000 | | | | 251,970 | |
Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Callable 12/1/2027 @ 100, 3.25%, 12/1/2032 | | | 200,000 | | | | 196,152 | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
SPIRIT OF AMERICA MUNICIPAL TAX FREE BOND FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONT.) | June 30, 2018 (UNAUDITED)
| | Principal Amount | | | Market Value | |
Massachusetts (cont.) |
Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Callable 12/1/2026 @ 100, 3.25%, 12/1/2032 | | $ | 250,000 | | | $ | 247,155 | |
Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency, State Multi-Family Housing, Revenue Bonds, Callable 6/1/2019 @ 100, 5.13%, 12/1/2039 | | | 100,000 | | | | 101,415 | |
Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency, State Multi-Family Housing, Revenue Bonds, Callable 6/1/2019 @ 100, 4.85%, 12/1/2029 | | | 100,000 | | | | 102,485 | |
Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency, State Multi-Family Housing, Revenue Bonds, (FHA) (INS), Callable 6/1/2020 @ 100, 5.25%, 12/1/2035 | | | 175,000 | | | | 184,494 | |
Massachusetts School Building Authority, Revenue Bonds, Callable 8/15/2025 @ 100, 5.00%, 8/15/2026 | | | 100,000 | | | | 116,985 | |
| | | | | | | 2,545,361 | |
Michigan 3.93% |
Michigan Public Educational Facilities Authority, School Improvements, Refunding Revenue Bonds, 6.00%, 12/1/2035 | | | 500,000 | | | | 496,235 | |
Michigan State Building Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds, (OID), Callable 10/15/2021 @ 100, 5.20%, 10/15/2031 | | | 750,000 | | | | 824,123 | |
Michigan State Building Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds, (OID), Callable 10/15/2021 @ 100, 5.38%, 10/15/2036 | | | 100,000 | | | | 110,268 | |
Michigan State Housing Development Authority, State Multi-Family Housing, Revenue Bonds, (GO OF AUTH), Callable 4/1/2022 @ 100, 4.50%, 10/1/2036 | | | 710,000 | | | | 733,423 | |
Michigan Tobacco Settlement Finance Authority, Miscellaneous Purposes, Revenue Bonds, OID), 6.00%, 6/1/2048 | | | 595,000 | | | | 598,070 | |
Michigan Tobacco Settlement Finance Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 6/1/2019 @ 100, 6.88%, 6/1/2042 | | | 250,000 | | | | 250,492 | |
Royal Oak Hospital Finance Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 8/1/2019 @ 100, 6.38%, 8/1/2029 | | | 250,000 | | | | 262,535 | |
| | | | | | | 3,275,146 | |
Mississippi 0.31% |
Mississippi Hospital Equipment & Facilities Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 1/1/2020 @ 100, 5.25%, 1/1/2030 | | | 250,000 | | | | 259,985 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Missouri 1.16% |
Hanley Road Corridor Transportation Development District, Refunding Revenue Bonds, (OID), Callable 10/1/2019 @ 100, 5.88%, 10/1/2036 | | | 275,000 | | | | 283,140 | |
Health & Educational Facilities Authority of the State of Missouri, Healthcare, Hospital & Nursing Home Improvements, Revenue Bonds, (OID), Callable 11/15/2022 @ 100, 3.75%, 11/15/2039 | | | 100,000 | | | | 100,558 | |
Health & Educational Facilities Authority of the State of Missouri, Healthcare, Hospital & Nursing Home Improvements, Revenue Bonds, (OID), Callable 11/15/2022 @ 100, 4.00%, 11/15/2045 | | | 500,000 | | | | 516,160 | |
Missouri Housing Development Commission, State Single-Family Housing Revenue Bonds, (Freddie Mac) (Fannie Mae) (Ginnie Mae), Callable 9/1/2019 @ 100, 4.70%, 3/1/2035 | | | 65,000 | | | | 67,051 | |
| | | | | | | 966,909 | |
Nebraska 0.33% |
Nebraska Public Power District, Electric Lights & Power Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 1/1/2022 @ 100, 5.00%, 1/1/2025 | | | 250,000 | | | | 274,040 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Nevada 0.94% |
City of Reno, NV, Revenue Bonds, (AMBAC) (OID), Callable 6/1/2019 @ 100, 5.50%, 6/1/2028 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,012 | |
Nevada Housing Division, State Single-Family Housing, Revenue Bonds, (Ginnie Mae), Callable 4/1/2020 @ 100, 4.40%, 4/1/2027 | | | 20,000 | | | | 20,329 | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
SPIRIT OF AMERICA MUNICIPAL TAX FREE BOND FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONT.) | June 30, 2018 (UNAUDITED)
| | Principal Amount | | | Market Value | |
Nevada (cont.) |
Nevada System of Higher Education, Certification of Participation, Callable 7/1/2026 @ 100, 4.00%, 7/1/2027 | | $ | 700,000 | | | $ | 760,319 | |
| | | | | | | 785,660 | |
New Hampshire 0.13% |
New Hampshire Health and Education Facilities Authority Act, Refunding Revenue Bonds, (FHA), Callable 10/1/2019 @ 100, 6.25%, 4/1/2026 | | | 100,000 | | | | 105,398 | |
| | | | | | | | |
New Jersey 8.37% |
Borough of Seaside Heights, NJ, General Obligation Unlimited, Callable 4/1/2025 @ 100, 4.00%, 4/1/2026 | | | 125,000 | | | | 133,285 | |
Essex County Improvement Authority, Public Improvements, Revenue Bonds, (AGM) (OID), Callable 11/1/2020 @ 100, 5.75%, 11/1/2030 | | | 250,000 | | | | 270,260 | |
Hudson County Improvement Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds, (AGM), 5.40%, 10/1/2025 | | | 150,000 | | | | 173,913 | |
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds, (State Appropriation) (OID), Callable 3/1/2021 @ 100, 5.25%, 9/1/2026 | | | 420,000 | | | | 442,436 | |
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Callable 3/1/2022 @ 100, 5.00%, 3/1/2025 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,061,680 | |
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Improvements, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 3/1/2023 @ 100, 5.00%, 3/1/2031 | | | 300,000 | | | | 315,753 | |
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 6/15/2020 @ 100, 5.00%, 12/15/2032 | | | 100,000 | | | | 103,069 | |
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, University & College Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 6/15/2023 @ 100, 5.00%, 6/15/2030 | | | 250,000 | | | | 279,297 | |
New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, Hospital Improvements, Revenue Bonds, (State Appropriation) (OID), Callable 10/1/2019 @ 100, 5.75%, 10/1/2031 | | | 545,000 | | | | 572,119 | |
New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, (OID), Callable 7/1/2019 @ 100, 5.00%, 7/1/2027 | | | 15,000 | | | | 15,042 | |
New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, (OID), Callable 7/1/2021 @ 100, 6.00%, 7/1/2037 | | | 200,000 | | | | 224,318 | |
New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, (OID), 5.00%, 7/1/2027 | | | 260,000 | | | | 260,000 | |
New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 12/1/2019 @ 100, 5.25%, 12/1/2032 | | | 100,000 | | | | 104,099 | |
New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 12/1/2019 @ 100, 5.25%, 12/1/2028 | | | 135,000 | | | | 139,941 | |
New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 12/1/2020 @ 100, 5.00%, 12/1/2036 | | | 65,000 | | | | 68,591 | |
New Jersey Housing & Mortgage Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Callable 11/1/2025 @ 100, 3.50%, 11/1/2036 | | | 500,000 | | | | 500,945 | |
New Jersey Housing & Mortgage Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Callable 11/1/2025 @ 100, 3.90%, 11/1/2050 | | | 175,000 | | | | 176,661 | |
New Jersey Housing & Mortgage Finance Agency, State Single-Family Housing, Revenue Bonds, Callable 4/1/2019 @ 100, 5.00%, 10/1/2034 | | | 65,000 | | | | 66,158 | |
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Revenue Bonds, 5.00%, 6/15/2021 | | | 150,000 | | | | 159,674 | |
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Transit Improvements, Revenue Bonds, (State Appropriation), Callable 6/15/2021 @ 100, 5.00%, 6/15/2022 | | | 150,000 | | | | 159,587 | |
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Transit Improvements, Revenue Bonds, (State Appropriation) (OID), Callable 6/15/2021 @ 100, 5.25%, 6/15/2031 | | | 220,000 | | | | 231,455 | |
New Jersey Turnpike Authority, Highway Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 7/1/2022 @ 100, 5.00%, 1/1/2031 | | | 200,000 | | | | 223,576 | |
New Jersey Turnpike Authority, Revenue Bonds, Callable 1/1/2023 @ 100, 5.00%, 1/1/2029 | | | 500,000 | | | | 553,275 | |
State of New Jersey, Public Improvements, General Obligation Unlimited, Callable 6/1/2025 @ 100, 4.00%, 6/1/2034 | | | 250,000 | | | | 254,682 | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
SPIRIT OF AMERICA MUNICIPAL TAX FREE BOND FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONT.) | June 30, 2018 (UNAUDITED)
| | Principal Amount | | | Market Value | |
New Jersey (cont.) |
Tenafly School District, Refunding Bonds, General Obligation Unlimited, (OID), Callable 7/15/2022 @ 100, 3.00%, 7/15/2030 | | $ | 250,000 | | | $ | 246,020 | |
Tenafly School District, Refunding Bonds, General Obligation Unlimited, (OID), Callable 7/15/2022 @ 100, 3.00%, 7/15/2029 | | | 250,000 | | | | 246,298 | |
| | | | | | | 6,982,134 | |
New Mexico 1.32% |
New Mexico Hospital Equipment Loan Council, Hospital Improvements Revenue Bonds, (OID), Callable 8/1/2022 @ 100, 4.00%, 8/1/2042 | | | 500,000 | | | | 511,320 | |
New Mexico Hospital Equipment Loan Council, Hospital Improvements, Revenue Bonds, (OID), Callable 8/1/2019 @ 100, 5.00%, 8/1/2039 | | | 225,000 | | | | 233,361 | |
New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, (Freddie Mac) (Fannie Mae) (Ginnie Mae) (GTD) (INS), Callable 3/1/2022 @ 100, 3.25%, 9/1/2027 | | | 110,000 | | | | 111,096 | |
New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, (Freddie Mac) (Fannie Mae) (Ginnie Mae) (GTD) (INS), Callable 3/1/2022 @ 100, 3.55%, 9/1/2032 | | | 165,000 | | | | 166,975 | |
Village of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM, Refunding Revenue Bonds, OID), Callable 9/1/2020 @ 100, 4.50%, 9/1/2040 | | | 75,000 | | | | 77,287 | |
| | | | | | | 1,100,039 | |
New York 19.33% |
Hudson Yards Infrastructure Corporation, Public Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 2/15/2021 @ 100, 5.75%, 2/15/2047 | | | 95,000 | | | | 103,173 | |
Hudson Yards Infrastructure Corporation, Public Improvements, Revenue Bonds, 5.75%, 2/15/2047 | | | 155,000 | | | | 170,829 | |
Hudson Yards Infrastructure Corporation, Revenue Bonds, 5.25%, 2/15/2047 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,894 | |
Hudson Yards Infrastructure Corporation, Revenue Bonds, Callable 2/15/2021 @ 100, 5.25%, 2/15/2047 | | | 190,000 | | | | 204,201 | |
Long Island Power Authority, Electric Lights & Power Improvements, Revenue Bonds, (AGM), Callable 5/1/2021 @ 100, 5.00%, 5/1/2036 | | | 125,000 | | | | 136,085 | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 11/15/2023 @ 100, 5.25%, 11/15/2028 | | | 50,000 | | | | 58,340 | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 11/15/2027 @ 100, 5.00%, 11/15/2037 | | | 250,000 | | | | 289,893 | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, 5.00%, 11/15/2028 | | | 250,000 | | | | 297,448 | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Callable 11/15/2027 @ 100, 5.00%, 11/15/2035 | | | 250,000 | | | | 290,778 | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, (OID), 4.75%, 11/15/2036 | | | 110,000 | | | | 117,390 | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, (OID), 4.75%, 11/15/2036 | | | 140,000 | | | | 153,574 | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Transit Improvements, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 5/15/2023 @ 100, 5.00%, 11/15/2028 | | | 250,000 | | | | 294,205 | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Transit Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 5/15/2023 @ 100, 5.00%, 11/15/2033 | | | 100,000 | | | | 110,276 | |
Monroe County Industrial Development Corporation, Hospital Improvements, Revenue Bonds, (INS), Callable 2/15/2021 @ 100, 5.75%, 8/15/2035 | | | 250,000 | | | | 275,395 | |
New York City Housing Development Corporation, Local Multi-Family Housing Revenue Bonds, Callable 5/1/2019 @ 100, 4.85%, 5/1/2041 | | | 250,000 | | | | 255,740 | |
New York City Housing Development Corporation, Local Multi-Family Housing Revenue Bonds, Callable 11/1/2020 @ 100, 4.75%, 5/1/2041 | | | 250,000 | | | | 259,927 | |
New York City Housing Development Corporation, Local Multi-Family Housing, Revenue Bonds, Callable 5/1/2020 @ 100, 4.85%, 11/1/2035 | | | 250,000 | | | | 261,340 | |
New York City Housing Development Corporation, Local Multi-Family Housing, Revenue Bonds, Callable 5/1/2019 @ 100, 4.60%, 11/1/2029 | | | 100,000 | | | | 101,229 | |
New York City Housing Development Corporation, Local Multi-Family Housing, Revenue Bonds, Callable 11/1/2019 @ 100, 4.95%, 5/1/2047 | | | 500,000 | | | | 518,950 | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
SPIRIT OF AMERICA MUNICIPAL TAX FREE BOND FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONT.) | June 30, 2018 (UNAUDITED)
| | Principal Amount | | | Market Value | |
New York (cont.) |
New York City Housing Development Corporation, Local Multi-Family Housing, Revenue Bonds, Callable 3/16/2020 @ 100, 4.90%, 11/1/2040 | | $ | 250,000 | | | $ | 255,807 | |
New York City Housing Development Corporation, Local Multi-Family Housing, Revenue Bonds, Callable 5/1/2019 @ 100, 4.75%, 11/1/2029 | | | 100,000 | | | | 101,713 | |
New York City Housing Development Corporation, Local Multi-Family Housing, Revenue Bonds, 5.00%, 5/1/2020 | | | 150,000 | | | | 158,895 | |
New York City Housing Development Corporation, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 5/1/2019 @ 100, 4.80%, 5/1/2036 | | | 250,000 | | | | 253,232 | |
New York City Housing Development Corporation, Revenue Bonds, Callable 11/1/2025 @ 100, 3.60%, 11/1/2031 | | | 250,000 | | | | 254,185 | |
New York City Housing Development Corporation, Revenue Bonds, Callable 2/1/2026 @ 100, 3.50%, 11/1/2032 | | | 150,000 | | | | 151,392 | |
New York City Housing Development Corporation, Revenue Bonds, Callable 5/1/2025 @ 100, 3.10%, 11/1/2032 | | | 250,000 | | | | 246,855 | |
New York City Industrial Development Agency, Recreational Facility Improvements, Revenue Bonds, (FGIC), 5.00%, 3/1/2031 | | | 145,000 | | | | 146,006 | |
New York City Industrial Development Agency, Recreational Facility Improvements, Revenue Bonds, (FGIC), 5.00%, 3/1/2046 | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,508,010 | |
New York City Industrial Development Agency, Recreational Facility Improvements, Revenue Bonds, (FGIC) (OID), 4.50%, 3/1/2039 | | | 100,000 | | | | 100,083 | |
New York City Industrial Development Agency, Recreational Facility Improvements, Revenue Bonds, (NATL-RE), 5.00%, 3/1/2036 | | | 115,000 | | | | 115,204 | |
New York City Industrial Development Agency, Recreational Facility Improvements, Revenue Bonds, (OID), Callable 1/1/2019 @ 100, 6.50%, 1/1/2046 | | | 650,000 | | | | 665,294 | |
New York City Transitional Finance Authority Building Aid Revenue, Public Improvements, Revenue Bonds, (State Aid Withholding), Callable 1/15/2025 @ 100, 5.00%, 7/15/2027 | | | 250,000 | | | | 287,617 | |
New York City Transitional Finance Authority Building Aid Revenue, Revenue Bonds, 5.00%, 7/15/2031 | | | 750,000 | | | | 860,265 | |
New York City Transitional Finance Authority Building Aid Revenue, School Improvements, Revenue Bonds, (State Aid Withholding) (OID), Callable 1/15/2019 @ 100, 5.38%, 1/15/2034 | | | 250,000 | | | | 254,990 | |
New York City Transitional Finance Authority Future Tax Secured Revenue, Public Improvements, Revenue Bonds, 5.00%, 8/1/2024 | | | 100,000 | | | | 115,784 | |
New York City Transitional Finance Authority Future Tax Secured Revenue, Public Improvements, Revenue Bonds, 5.00%, 8/1/2023 | | | 100,000 | | | | 114,208 | |
New York City Transitional Finance Authority Future Tax Secured Revenue, Public Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 8/1/2025 @ 100, 5.00%, 8/1/2027 | | | 25,000 | | | | 29,084 | |
New York City Transitional Finance Authority Future Tax Secured Revenue, Public Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 8/1/2026 @ 100, 4.00%, 8/1/2035 | | | 100,000 | | | | 105,507 | |
New York City Transitional Finance Authority Future Tax Secured Revenue, Public Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 11/1/2020 @ 100, 5.00%, 8/1/2021 | | | 100,000 | | | | 109,569 | |
New York City Water & Sewer System, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 12/15/2021 @ 100, 5.00%, 6/15/2045 | | | 250,000 | | | | 271,395 | |
New York City Water & Sewer System, Revenue Bonds, Callable 6/15/2027 @ 100, 5.00%, 6/15/2032 | | | 100,000 | | | | 117,568 | |
New York Liberty Development Corporation, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 1/15/2020 @ 100, 5.63%, 7/15/2047 | | | 250,000 | | | | 264,512 | |
New York State Dormitory Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds, (State Aid Withholding), Callable 10/1/2022 @ 100, 3.25%, 4/1/2031 | | | 280,000 | | | | 281,095 | |
New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds, 5.00%, 5/15/2020 | | | 100,000 | | | | 106,245 | |
New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds, 4.75%, 10/1/2040 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,234 | |
New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds, 5.00%, 8/15/2021 | | | 100,000 | | | | 109,400 | |
New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds, 4.75%, 10/1/2040 | | | 160,000 | | | | 170,882 | |
New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds, 5.00%, 5/15/2022 | | | 165,000 | | | | 183,912 | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
SPIRIT OF AMERICA MUNICIPAL TAX FREE BOND FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONT.) | June 30, 2018 (UNAUDITED)
| | Principal Amount | | | Market Value | |
New York (cont.) |
New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds, Callable 7/1/2025 @ 100, 5.00%, 7/1/2037 | | $ | 385,000 | | | $ | 434,034 | |
New York State Dormitory Authority, University & College Improvements, Revenue Bonds, (INS) (OID), Callable 7/1/2019 @ 100, 5.25%, 7/1/2033 | | | 200,000 | | | | 207,174 | |
New York State Dormitory Authority, University & College Improvements, Revenue Bonds, (OID), Callable 7/1/2021 @ 100, 5.25%, 7/1/2031 | | | 40,000 | | | | 44,092 | |
New York State Housing Finance Agency, State Multi-Family Housing, Revenue Bonds, Callable 5/1/2019 @ 100, 4.85%, 11/1/2041 | | | 205,000 | | | | 207,548 | |
New York State Housing Finance Agency, State Multi-Family Housing, Revenue Bonds, Callable 5/1/2019 @ 100, 4.80%, 11/1/2034 | | | 250,000 | | | | 254,897 | |
New York State Housing Finance Agency, State Multi-Family Housing, Revenue Bonds, Callable 5/1/2019 @ 100, 5.00%, 11/1/2045 | | | 150,000 | | | | 151,605 | |
New York State Housing Finance Agency, State Multi-Family Housing, Revenue Bonds, Callable 5/1/2020 @ 100, 4.85%, 11/1/2036 | | | 100,000 | | | | 102,383 | |
New York State Housing Finance Agency, State Multi-Family Housing, Revenue Bonds, (SONYMA), Callable 5/1/2020 @ 100, 4.75%, 5/1/2031 | | | 200,000 | | | | 206,678 | |
New York State Housing Finance Agency, State Multi-Family Housing, Revenue Bonds, (SONYMA), Callable 5/1/2020 @ 100, 5.20%, 5/1/2042 | | | 500,000 | | | | 520,670 | |
New York State Thruway Authority, Revenue Bonds, Callable 1/1/2026 @ 100, 4.00%, 1/1/2037 | | | 100,000 | | | | 103,471 | |
New York State Urban Development Corporation, Public Improvements, Revenue Bonds, 5.00%, 3/15/2020 | | | 100,000 | | | | 105,834 | |
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Revenue Bonds, Callable 11/15/2027 @ 100, 5.00%, 11/15/2030 | | | 250,000 | | | | 297,755 | |
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Revenue Bonds, Callable 11/15/2027 @ 100, 5.00%, 11/15/2037 | | | 250,000 | | | | 291,223 | |
State of New York Mortgage Agency, State Single-Family Housing, Revenue Bonds, Callable 10/1/2021 @ 100, 3.75%, 10/1/2032 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,012,780 | |
Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, Revenue Bonds, Callable 11/15/2025 @ 100, 5.00%, 11/15/2027 | | | 100,000 | | | | 118,644 | |
Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, Revenue Bonds, 5.00%, 11/15/2023 | | | 100,000 | | | | 115,082 | |
Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, Revenue Bonds, Callable 11/15/2025 @ 100, 5.00%, 11/15/2040 | | | 310,000 | | | | 352,451 | |
Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, Revenue Bonds, 5.00%, 11/15/2021 | | | 50,000 | | | | 55,238 | |
Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, Revenue Bonds, Callable 11/15/2025 @ 100, 5.00%, 11/15/2035 | | | 250,000 | | | | 285,837 | |
| | | | | | | 16,121,006 | |
North Carolina 0.38% |
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority/The, Refunding Revenue Bonds, (OID), Callable 1/15/2019 @ 100, 5.25%, 1/15/2034 | | | 100,000 | | | | 101,925 | |
University of North Carolina at Charlotte/The, Revenue Bonds, Callable 10/1/2027 @ 100, 4.00%, 10/1/2037 | | | 100,000 | | | | 105,534 | |
University of North Carolina at Charlotte/The, University & College Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 4/1/2025 @ 100, 5.00%, 4/1/2040 | | | 100,000 | | | | 112,450 | |
| | | | | | | 319,909 | |
North Dakota 0.12% |
City of Bismarck, ND, Sanitary Sewer Revenue, Revenue Bonds, Callable 5/1/2025 @ 100, 3.00%, 5/1/2029 | | | 100,000 | | | | 99,448 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Ohio 0.92% |
Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, Miscellaneous Purposes, Revenue Bonds, 6.50%, 6/1/2047 | | | 80,000 | | | | 82,050 | |
Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, Miscellaneous Purposes, Revenue Bonds, (OID), 6.00%, 6/1/2042 | | | 420,000 | | | | 419,996 | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
SPIRIT OF AMERICA MUNICIPAL TAX FREE BOND FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONT.) | June 30, 2018 (UNAUDITED)
| | Principal Amount | | | Market Value | |
Ohio (cont.) |
Ohio Higher Educational Facility Commission, Revenue Bonds, (OID), Callable 7/1/2020 @ 100, 5.00%, 7/1/2044 | | $ | 165,000 | | | $ | 172,484 | |
Ohio Higher Educational Facility Commission, Revenue Bonds, (OID), 5.00%, 7/1/2044 | | | 85,000 | | | | 90,374 | |
| | | | | | | 764,904 | |
Oklahoma 0.30% |
Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority, Electric Lights & Power Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 1/1/2023 @ 100, 4.00%, 1/1/2047 | | | 250,000 | | | | 253,805 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Oregon 0.42% |
Medford Hospital Facilities Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds, (AGM), Callable 8/15/2020 @ 100, 5.00%, 8/15/2021 | | | 100,000 | | | | 106,335 | |
Oregon Health & Science University, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 7/1/2022 @ 100, 5.00%, 7/1/2032 | | | 35,000 | | | | 38,502 | |
Oregon State Facilities Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 11/1/2019 @ 100, 5.00%, 11/1/2039 | | | 200,000 | | | | 206,484 | |
| | | | | | | 351,321 | |
Pennsylvania 5.48% |
Allegheny County Sanitary Authority, Sewer Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 12/1/2023 @ 100, 5.25%, 12/1/2044 | | | 500,000 | | | | 558,175 | |
City of Philadelphia, PA, Refunding Bonds, General Obligation Unlimited, (AGM) (OID), Callable 8/1/2020 @ 100, 5.25%, 8/1/2026 | | | 135,000 | | | | 144,828 | |
Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Hospital Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 11/1/2022 @ 100, 5.00%, 5/1/2037 | | | 100,000 | | | | 105,027 | |
Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Hospital Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 11/1/2022 @ 100, 5.00%, 5/1/2042 | | | 100,000 | | | | 104,134 | |
Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Hospital Improvements, Revenue Bonds (OID), Callable 11/1/2022 @ 100, 4.00%, 5/1/2032 | | | 100,000 | | | | 99,365 | |
Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Hospital Improvements, Revenue Bonds (OID), Callable 8/15/2021 @ 100, 5.25%, 8/15/2026 | | | 240,000 | | | | 264,828 | |
Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Callable 4/1/2027 @ 100, 3.65%, 10/1/2042 | | | 100,000 | | | | 100,294 | |
Pennsylvania State University, Revenue Bonds, Callable 9/1/2026 @ 100, 5.00%, 9/1/2036 | | | 100,000 | | | | 115,317 | |
Pennsylvania State University, Revenue Bonds, Callable 9/1/2026 @ 100, 5.00%, 9/1/2035 | | | 125,000 | | | | 144,441 | |
Pennsylvania State University, Revenue Bonds, Callable 9/1/2026 @ 100, 5.00%, 9/1/2034 | | | 190,000 | | | | 220,001 | |
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Highway Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 12/1/2022 @ 100, 5.00%, 12/1/2043 | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,631,460 | |
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Revenue Bonds, Callable 12/1/2025 @ 100, 5.00%, 12/1/2045 | | | 500,000 | | | | 544,485 | |
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Revenue Bonds, 5.25%, 7/15/2028 | | | 150,000 | | | | 177,909 | |
Philadelphia Municipal Authority, Public Improvements, Revenue Bonds, (OID), Callable 4/1/2019 @ 100, 6.50%, 4/1/2039 | | | 100,000 | | | | 103,723 | |
West View Municipal Authority Water Revenue, Water Utility Improvements, Revenue Bonds, (OID), Callable 11/15/2024 @ 100, 4.00%, 11/15/2043 | | | 250,000 | | | | 258,225 | |
| | | | | | | 4,572,212 | |
Puerto Rico 1.24% |
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, General Obligation Unlimited, (AGM) (OID), Callable 7/1/2021 @ 100, 5.25%, 7/1/2026 | | | 100,000 | | | | 105,429 | |
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, General Obligation Unlimited, (NATL-RE), 5.50%, 7/1/2019 | | | 500,000 | | | | 511,415 | |
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Refunding Bonds, General Obligation Unlimited (AGM), Callable 1/1/2020 @ 100, 5.00%, 7/1/2031 | | | 200,000 | | | | 207,030 | |
Puerto Rico Commonwealth Aqueduct & Sewer Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds, 5.00%, 7/1/2022 | | | 250,000 | | | | 210,000 | |
| | | | | | | 1,033,874 | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
SPIRIT OF AMERICA MUNICIPAL TAX FREE BOND FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONT.) | June 30, 2018 (UNAUDITED)
| | Principal Amount | | | Market Value | |
Rhode Island 1.67% |
Rhode Island Housing & Mortgage Finance Corporation, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 4/1/2021 @ 100, 4.10%, 10/1/2037 | | $ | 80,000 | | | $ | 80,478 | |
Rhode Island Housing & Mortgage Finance Corporation, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 4/1/2021 @ 100, 3.45%, 4/1/2026 | | | 500,000 | | | | 512,510 | |
Rhode Island Housing & Mortgage Finance Corporation, State Single-Family Housing, Revenue Bonds, (Freddie Mac) (Fannie Mae) (Ginnie Mae), Callable 4/1/2022 @ 100, 3.45%, 4/1/2035 | | | 235,000 | | | | 234,991 | |
Rhode Island Student Loan Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 12/1/2019 @ 100, 6.35%, 12/1/2030 | | | 500,000 | | | | 525,585 | |
Rhode Island Turnpike & Bridge Authority, Highway Improvements, Revenue Bonds, (OID), Callable 12/1/2020 @ 100, 5.00%, 12/1/2039 | | | 35,000 | | | | 37,093 | |
| | | | | | | 1,390,657 | |
South Carolina 0.06% |
South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds, (OID), Callable 8/1/2019 @ 100, 5.75%, 8/1/2039 | | | 50,000 | | | | 52,229 | |
| | | | | | | | |
South Dakota 0.46% |
South Dakota Housing Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Callable 11/1/2025 @ 100, 3.13%, 11/1/2036 | | | 150,000 | | | | 143,809 | |
South Dakota Housing Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Callable 11/1/2025 @ 100, 2.45%, 5/1/2027 | | | 250,000 | | | | 241,100 | |
| | | | | | | 384,909 | |
Tennessee 0.51% |
City of Memphis, TN, General Obligation Unlimited, Callable 4/1/2024 @ 100, 5.00%, 4/1/2044 | | | 100,000 | | | | 111,539 | |
Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County Convention Center Authority, Public Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 7/1/2020 @ 100, 5.00%, 7/1/2026 | | | 200,000 | | | | 211,190 | |
Tennessee Housing Development Agency, Revenue Bonds, Callable 1/1/2027 @ 100, 3.40%, 7/1/2037 | | | 100,000 | | | | 99,445 | |
| | | | | | | 422,174 | |
Texas 5.48% |
City of Houston, TX, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 9/1/2021 @ 100, 5.25%, 9/1/2029 | | | 500,000 | | | | 543,750 | |
City Public Service Board of San Antonio, TX, Revenue Bonds, Callable 8/1/2026 @ 100, 5.00%, 2/1/2032 | | | 250,000 | | | | 290,295 | |
Clifton Higher Education Finance Corporation, School Improvements, Refunding Revenue Bonds, 4.00%, 8/15/2044 | | | 500,000 | | | | 514,200 | |
Comal Independent School District, School Improvements, General Obligation Unlimited, Callable 2/1/2026 @ 100, 4.00%, 2/1/2034 | | | 250,000 | | | | 264,395 | |
Fort Bend Grand Parkway Toll Road Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 3/1/2022 @ 100, 4.00%, 3/1/2046 | | | 250,000 | | | | 256,675 | |
Harris County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation, Refunding Revenue Bonds, 5.00%, 10/1/2019 | | | 120,000 | | | | 124,807 | |
Harris County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation, Refunding Revenue Bonds, (OID), Callable 10/1/2019 @ 100, 4.75%, 10/1/2025 | | | 175,000 | | | | 181,430 | |
Harris County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation, Revenue Bonds, Callable 5/15/2026 @ 100, 4.00%, 11/15/2030 | | | 1,130,000 | | | | 1,194,003 | |
North Texas Tollway Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds, (OID), Callable 1/1/2021 @ 100, 6.00%, 1/1/2038 | | | 100,000 | | | | 110,200 | |
San Antonio Public Facilities Corporation, Public Improvements, Refunding Revenue Bonds, (OID), Callable 9/15/2022 @ 100, 4.00%, 9/15/2042 | | | 250,000 | | | | 254,147 | |
Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation, Hospital Improvements, Revenue Bonds, (OID), Callable 9/1/2019 @ 100, 5.13%, 9/1/2025 | | | 100,000 | | | | 103,707 | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
SPIRIT OF AMERICA MUNICIPAL TAX FREE BOND FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONT.) | June 30, 2018 (UNAUDITED)
| | Principal Amount | | | Market Value | |
Texas (cont.) |
Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation, Hospital Improvements, Revenue Bonds, (OID), 4.50%, 9/1/2019 | | $ | 100,000 | | | $ | 103,180 | |
Tarrant County Health Facilities Development Corporation, Hospital Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 12/1/2019 @ 100, 5.00%, 12/1/2023 | | | 100,000 | | | | 104,609 | |
Texas A&M University, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 5/15/2020 @ 100, 5.00%, 5/15/2039 | | | 100,000 | | | | 106,131 | |
Texas Public Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Callable 12/1/2026 @ 100, 4.00%, 12/1/2031 | | | 200,000 | | | | 211,562 | |
White Oak, TX, Independent School District, General Obligation Unlimited, Callable 2/15/2027 @ 100, 4.00%, 2/15/2029 | | | 190,000 | | | | 204,478 | |
| | | | | | | 4,567,569 | |
Utah 0.39% |
University of Utah/The, University & College Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 8/1/2023 @ 100, 5.00%, 8/1/2043 | | | 250,000 | | | | 285,650 | |
Utah Housing Corporation, State Single-Family Housing, Revenue Bonds, Callable 1/1/2021 @ 100, 5.25%, 1/1/2025 | | | 15,000 | | | | 15,113 | |
Utah Housing Corporation, State Single-Family Housing, Revenue Bonds, Callable 1/1/2021 @ 100, 5.75%, 1/1/2033 | | | 25,000 | | | | 25,666 | |
| | | | | | | 326,429 | |
Vermont 0.30% |
Vermont Housing Finance Agency, State Multi-Family Housing, Revenue Bonds, Callable 8/15/2022 @ 100, 3.75%, 8/15/2037 | | | 245,000 | | | | 247,323 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Virgin Islands 0.11% |
Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 10/1/2019 @ 100, 5.00%, 10/1/2025 | | | 100,000 | | | | 93,250 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Virginia 0.59% |
Virginia Housing Development Authority, State Single-Family Housing, Revenue Bonds, Callable 4/1/2020 @ 100, 4.50%, 10/1/2045 | | | 215,000 | | | | 222,138 | |
Virginia Resources Authority, Revenue Bonds, Callable 11/1/2025 @ 100, 4.00%, 11/1/2033 | | | 250,000 | | | | 266,668 | |
| | | | | | | 488,806 | |
Washington 1.62% |
Spokane Public Facilities District, Public Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 6/1/2023 @ 100, 5.00%, 5/1/2043 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,094,020 | |
Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Callable 11/1/2019 @ 100, 5.00%, 11/1/2028 | | | 250,000 | | | | 259,270 | |
| | | | | | | 1,353,290 | |
West Virginia 0.56% |
West Virginia Hospital Finance Authority, Hospital Improvements, Revenue Bonds, 5.00%, 9/1/2019 | | | 250,000 | | | | 258,530 | |
West Virginia Hospital Finance Authority, Hospital Improvements, Revenue Bonds, (OID), Callable 9/1/2019 @ 100, 5.63%, 9/1/2032 | | | 200,000 | | | | 207,336 | |
| | | | | | | 465,866 | |
Wisconsin 0.10% |
Wisconsin Housing & Economic Development Authority, State Multi-Family Housing, Revenue Bonds, (OID), Callable 5/1/2020 @ 100, 5.63%, 11/1/2035 | | | 80,000 | | | | 82,564 | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
SPIRIT OF AMERICA MUNICIPAL TAX FREE BOND FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONT.) | June 30, 2018 (UNAUDITED)
| | Principal Amount | | | Market Value | |
Wyoming 0.58% |
Wyoming Community Development Authority, State Single-Family Housing, Revenue Bonds, Callable 5/1/2020 @ 100, 3.70%, 6/1/2039 | | $ | 485,000 | | | $ | 488,065 | |
Total Municipal Bonds | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $81,750,975) | | | | | | | 84,022,465 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Investments — 100.73% | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $81,750,975) | | | | | | | 84,022,465 | |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (0.73)% | | | | | | | (606,589 | ) |
NET ASSETS — 100.00% | | | | | | $ | 83,415,876 | |
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.
SPIRIT OF AMERICA INCOME FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS | June 30, 2018 (UNAUDITED)
| | Shares | | | Market Value | |
Common Stocks 7.70% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Energy 5.06% |
Andeavor Logistics LP | | | 6,405 | | | $ | 272,405 | |
Buckeye Partners LP | | | 8,903 | | | | 312,940 | |
CNX Midstream Partners LP | | | 8,500 | | | | 164,815 | |
Enbridge Energy Partners LP | | | 22,519 | | | | 246,133 | |
Energy Transfer Partners LP | | | 50,446 | | | | 960,492 | |
EnLink Midstream Partners LP | | | 33,865 | | | | 525,923 | |
Enterprise Products Partners LP | | | 42,400 | | | | 1,173,208 | |
Global Partners LP | | | 7,215 | | | | 123,016 | |
Magellan Midstream Partners LP | | | 11,700 | | | | 808,236 | |
MPLX LP | | | 32,000 | | | | 1,092,480 | |
Plains All American Pipeline LP | | | 3,200 | | | | 75,648 | |
Spectra Energy Partners LP | | | 20,000 | | | | 708,400 | |
Targa Resources Corporation | | | 12,739 | | | | 630,453 | |
TC PipeLines LP | | | 7,195 | | | | 186,710 | |
USA Compression Partners LP | | | 12,796 | | | | 215,357 | |
Western Gas Partners LP | | | 18,750 | | | | 907,312 | |
| | | | | | | 8,403,528 | |
Financials 0.14% |
Blackstone Group LP (The) | | | 7,100 | | | | 228,407 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) 1.85% |
Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. | | | 32,539 | | | | 581,797 | |
Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc. | | | 11,565 | | | | 363,488 | |
City Office REIT, Inc. | | | 20,000 | | | | 256,600 | |
DiamondRock Hospitality Company | | | 25,953 | | | | 318,703 | |
Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure Capital, Inc. | | | 52,792 | | | | 1,042,642 | |
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust | | | 8,806 | | | | 341,673 | |
Spirit MTA REIT(a) | | | 2,000 | | | | 20,600 | |
Spirit Realty Capital, Inc. | | | 20,000 | | | | 160,600 | |
| | | | | | | 3,086,103 | |
Telecommunication Services 0.65% |
AT&T, Inc. | | | 18,000 | | | | 577,980 | |
Verizon Communications, Inc. | | | 10,000 | | | | 503,100 | |
| | | | | | | 1,081,080 | |
Total Common Stocks | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $11,511,417) | | | | | | | 12,799,118 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Preferred Stocks 9.14% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Financials 2.14% |
American Financial Group, Inc., 6.00% | | | 8,700 | | | | 224,460 | |
Arch Capital Group Ltd., 5.25% | | | 20,000 | | | | 478,800 | |
Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (The), 5.20% | | | 8,700 | | | | 218,892 | |
First Republic Bank, 5.70% | | | 9,000 | | | | 232,110 | |
Hancock Holding Company, 5.95% | | | 3,700 | | | | 93,647 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Company, 5.45% | | | 4,480 | | | | 113,971 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Company, 6.30% | | | 8,750 | | | | 228,375 | |
KKR & Company LP, Series B, 6.50% | | | 10,000 | | | | 265,300 | |
PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (The), 5.38% | | | 4,250 | | | | 106,420 | |
State Street Corp., 5.25% | | | 8,050 | | | | 203,263 | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
SPIRIT OF AMERICA INCOME FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONT.) | June 30, 2018 (UNAUDITED)
| | Shares | | | Market Value | |
Financials (cont.) |
State Street Corp., 5.35% | | | 1,000 | | | $ | 26,120 | |
Torchmark Corporation, 6.13% | | | 10,000 | | | | 260,300 | |
U.S. Bancorp, 6.50% | | | 7,300 | | | | 202,210 | |
Wells Fargo & Company, 5.20% | | | 15,850 | | | | 393,714 | |
Wells Fargo & Company, 5.70% | | | 20,000 | | | | 504,400 | |
| | | | | | | 3,551,982 | |
Industrials 0.40% |
Pitney Bowes, Inc., 6.70% | | | 5,700 | | | | 137,997 | |
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc., 5.75% | | | 20,687 | | | | 526,070 | |
| | | | | | | 664,067 | |
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) 4.48% |
DDR Corporation, 6.50% | | | 9,184 | | | | 220,232 | |
Digital Realty Trust, Inc., 6.35% | | | 25,450 | | | | 660,173 | |
Federal Realty Investment Trust, 5.00% | | | 7,500 | | | | 178,500 | |
Kimco Realty Corporation, 5.50% | | | 39,809 | | | | 945,066 | |
Kimco Realty Corporation, 5.63% | | | 24,367 | | | | 582,371 | |
Kimco Realty Corporation, 6.00% | | | 14,214 | | | | 355,634 | |
National Retail Properties, Inc., 5.20% | | | 25,000 | | | | 582,000 | |
PS Business Parks, Inc., 5.20% | | | 4,000 | | | | 93,520 | |
PS Business Parks, Inc., 5.25% | | | 10,000 | | | | 238,000 | |
PS Business Parks, Inc., 5.70% | | | 6,498 | | | | 163,035 | |
PS Business Parks, Inc., 5.20% | | | 10,000 | | | | 239,000 | |
Public Storage, 4.90% | | | 20,000 | | | | 483,600 | |
Public Storage, 4.95% | | | 20,000 | | | | 493,600 | |
Public Storage, 5.13% | | | 10,000 | | | | 249,200 | |
Public Storage, 5.88% | | | 7,076 | | | | 183,764 | |
Senior Housing Properties Trust, 5.63% | | | 26,660 | | | | 661,168 | |
Taubman Centers, Inc., 6.25% | | | 13,046 | | | | 322,889 | |
Taubman Centers, Inc., 6.50% | | | 9,416 | | | | 237,283 | |
Ventas Capital Corporation, 5.45% | | | 10,000 | | | | 250,500 | |
Vornado Realty Trust, 5.40% | | | 12,298 | | | | 301,547 | |
| | | | | | | 7,441,082 | |
Utilities 2.12% |
DTE Energy Company, 5.38% | | | 10,000 | | | | 252,400 | |
DTE Energy Company, 6.00% | | | 20,000 | | | | 527,800 | |
Duke Energy Corporation, 5.13% | | | 9,030 | | | | 232,703 | |
Entergy Arkansas, Inc., 4.88% | | | 20,000 | | | | 488,800 | |
Entergy Louisiana LLC, 4.88% | | | 10,000 | | | | 243,600 | |
Entergy Mississippi, Inc., 4.90% | | | 30,000 | | | | 728,400 | |
NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc., 5.00% | | | 6,700 | | | | 167,902 | |
NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc., 5.25% | | | 15,000 | | | | 376,200 | |
Southern Company, 5.25% | | | 20,000 | | | | 501,000 | |
| | | | | | | 3,518,805 | |
Total Preferred Stocks | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $15,297,908) | | | | | | | 15,175,936 | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
SPIRIT OF AMERICA INCOME FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONT.) | June 30, 2018 (UNAUDITED)
| | Principal Amount | | | Market Value | |
Collateralized Mortgage Obligation 0.12% |
CHL Mortgage Pass-Through Trust, 2005-21, A27, 5.50%, 10/25/2035 | | $ | 39,679 | | | $ | 36,206 | |
CHL Mortgage Pass-Through Trust, 2005-21, A7, 5.50%, 10/25/2035 | | | 42,897 | | | | 39,142 | |
Citicorp Mortgage Securities, Inc., 1A12, 5.00%, 2/25/2035 | | | 129,199 | | | | 128,822 | |
Total Collateralized Mortgage Obligation | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $147,066) | | | | | | | 204,170 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Corporate Bonds 9.49% |
Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (The), 4.63%, 12/20/2049 | | | 500,000 | | | | 475,625 | |
Choice Hotel International, Inc., 5.70%, 8/28/2020 | | | 200,000 | | | | 207,250 | |
Digital Realty Trust, L.P., 5.88%, 2/1/2020 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,034,935 | |
Dow Chemical Company (The), 3.05%, 2/15/2022 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 980,167 | |
Duke Realty LP, 4.38%, 6/15/2022 | | | 250,000 | | | | 257,209 | |
Entergy Texas, Inc., 5.15%, 6/1/2045 | | | 100,000 | | | | 102,592 | |
Exelon Generation Company LLC, 5.60%, 6/15/2042(b)(c) | | | 400,000 | | | | 364,779 | |
Fifth Third Bancorp, 8.25%, 3/1/2038 | | | 250,000 | | | | 342,155 | |
General Electric Company, 5.00%, 12/29/2049 | | | 1,765,000 | | | | 1,740,731 | |
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The), 6.45%, 5/1/2036 | | | 500,000 | | | | 577,785 | |
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The), 6.75%, 10/1/2037 | | | 1,350,000 | | | | 1,604,991 | |
Hospitality Properties Trust, 4.50%, 3/15/2025 | | | 500,000 | | | | 490,021 | |
Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP, 6.50%, 2/1/2037 | | | 250,000 | | | | 270,639 | |
MetLife, Inc., 10.75%, 8/1/2039 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,542,500 | |
MetLife, Inc., 9.25%, 4/8/2038(c) | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 2,040,000 | |
National Retail Properties, Inc., 5.50%, 7/15/2021 | | | 350,000 | | | | 368,219 | |
PECO Energy Capital Trust IV, 5.75%, 6/15/2033 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,031,029 | |
Qwest Corporation, 7.13%, 11/15/2043 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 973,824 | |
SL Green Realty Corporation, 7.75%, 3/15/2020 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,068,794 | |
Valero Energy Corp., 8.75%, 6/15/2030 | | | 224,000 | | | | 297,812 | |
Total Corporate Bonds | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $14,965,609) | | | | | | | 15,771,057 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Municipal Bonds 72.95% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Alabama 3.48% |
Health Care Authority for Baptist Health (The), Refunding Revenue Bonds, 5.50%, 11/15/2043 | | | 4,000,000 | | | | 4,505,480 | |
University of Alabama (The), University & College Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, Callable 6/1/2020 @ 100, 6.13%, 6/1/2042 | | | 500,000 | | | | 523,420 | |
University of Alabama (The), University & College Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, Callable 6/1/2020 @ 100, 6.13%, 6/1/2039 | | | 715,000 | | | | 748,784 | |
| | | | | | | 5,777,684 | |
Arizona 1.73% |
Arizona School Facilities Board, School Improvements, Certificate of Participation, 6.00%, 9/1/2027 | | | 225,000 | | | | 264,262 | |
Northern Arizona University, University & College Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, Callable 8/1/2020 @ 100, 5.92%, 8/1/2022 | | | 1,365,000 | | | | 1,443,597 | |
University of Arizona, University & College Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, Callable 8/1/2020 @ 100, 6.64%, 8/1/2044 | | | 1,085,000 | | | | 1,168,751 | |
| | | | | | | 2,876,610 | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
SPIRIT OF AMERICA INCOME FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONT.) | June 30, 2018 (UNAUDITED)
| | Principal Amount | | | Market Value | |
California 6.29% |
Alhambra Unified School District, University & College Improvements, General Obligation Unlimited, 6.70%, 2/1/2026 | | $ | 465,000 | | | $ | 539,358 | |
City & County of San Francisco, CA, General Obligation Unlimited, Callable 6/1/2023 @ 100, 6.26%, 6/15/2030 | | | 450,000 | | | | 565,542 | |
City of Tulare, CA, Sewer Revenue, Sewer Improvements, General Obligation Unlimited, Callable 11/15/2019 @ 100, 8.75%, 11/15/2044 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,076,140 | |
Colton Joint Unified School District, School Improvements, General Obligation Unlimited, 6.01%, 8/1/2026 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,158,170 | |
County of San Bernardino, CA, Refunding Revenue Bonds, 6.02%, 8/1/2023 | | | 190,000 | | | | 199,188 | |
Oakland Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency, Economic Improvements, Tax Allocation, 8.50%, 9/1/2020 | | | 500,000 | | | | 520,430 | |
Peralta Community College District, Refunding Revenue Bonds, 6.91%, 8/1/2025 | | | 500,000 | | | | 587,130 | |
Peralta Community College District, Refunding Revenue Bonds, 7.31%, 8/1/2031 | | | 310,000 | | | | 392,345 | |
San Bernardino City Unified School District, School Improvements, Certificate of Participation, (AGM) (OID), 8.05%, 2/1/2023 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,158,730 | |
San Bernardino City Unified School District, School Improvements, Certificate of Participation, (AGM) (OID), 8.25%, 2/1/2026 | | | 500,000 | | | | 610,925 | |
State of California, Recreational Facility, water Facility & Correctional Facility Improvements, Build America Bonds, General Obligation Unlimited, (OID), 6.88%, 11/1/2026 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,246,390 | |
University of California, Revenue Bonds, Callable 5/15/2030 @ 100, 6.30%, 5/15/2050 | | | 510,000 | | | | 617,151 | |
University of California, University & College Improvements, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 2/15/2020 @ 100, 3.66%, 5/15/2027 | | | 250,000 | | | | 250,147 | |
West Contra Costa Unified School District, School Improvements, General Obligation Unlimited, 6.25%, 8/1/2030 | | | 1,250,000 | | | | 1,520,212 | |
| | | | | | | 10,441,858 | |
Colorado 1.28% |
Adams State University, University & College Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, (State Higher Education Intercept Program) (OID), Callable 5/15/2019 @ 100, 6.47%, 5/15/2038 | | | 250,000 | | | | 257,102 | |
City of Brighton, CO, Public Improvements, Build America Bonds, Certificate of Participation, (AGM) (OID), Callable 12/1/2020 @ 100, 6.75%, 12/1/2035 | | | 250,000 | | | | 267,780 | |
Colorado Mesa University, University & College Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, (State Higher Education Intercept Program), 6.75%, 5/15/2042 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,339,670 | |
County of Gunnison, CO, Public Improvements, Build America Bonds, Certificate of Participation, Callable 7/15/2020 @ 100, 5.95%, 7/15/2030 | | | 250,000 | | | | 262,630 | |
| | | | | | | 2,127,182 | |
Connecticut 0.51% |
City of Waterbury, CT, Public Improvements, General Obligation Unlimited, (AGM), Callable 9/1/2020 @ 100, 6.10%, 9/1/2030 | | | 500,000 | | | | 528,510 | |
State of Connecticut, General Obligation Unlimited, Callable 6/15/2025 @ 100, 5.85%, 3/15/2032 | | | 280,000 | | | | 323,649 | |
| | | | | | | 852,159 | |
District of Columbia 0.31% |
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Transit Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, (OID), Callable 7/1/2019 @ 100, 7.00%, 7/1/2034 | | | 500,000 | | | | 521,265 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Florida 4.72% |
City of Lake City, FL Utility System Revenue, Water Utility Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, (AGM), Callable 7/1/2020 @ 100, 6.28%, 7/1/2040 | | | 200,000 | | | | 209,376 | |
City of Lake City, FL Utility System Revenue, Water Utility Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, (AGM), Callable 7/1/2020 @ 100, 6.03%, 7/1/2030 | | | 100,000 | | | | 104,064 | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
SPIRIT OF AMERICA INCOME FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONT.) | June 30, 2018 (UNAUDITED)
| | Principal Amount | | | Market Value | |
Florida (cont.) |
City of Miami Gardens, FL, Public Improvements, Build America Bonds, Certificate of Participation, 7.17%, 6/1/2026 | | $ | 1,250,000 | | | $ | 1,405,625 | |
City of Oakland Park, FL Water & Sewer Revenue, Sewer Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, (AGM), Callable 9/1/2020 @ 100, 6.14%, 9/1/2035 | | | 300,000 | | | | 320,754 | |
City of Orlando, FL, Recreational Facilities Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, Callable 10/1/2019 @ 100, 6.85%, 10/1/2029 | | | 250,000 | | | | 263,473 | |
City of Orlando, FL, Recreational Facilities Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, Callable 10/1/2019 @ 100, 7.10%, 10/1/2039 | | | 165,000 | | | | 174,200 | |
City of Tallahassee, FL, Utility System Revenue, Build America Revenue Bonds, 5.22%, 10/1/2040 | | | 300,000 | | | | 355,056 | |
County of Miami-Dade, FL Transit System, Transit Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, 5.53%, 7/1/2032 | | | 500,000 | | | | 555,580 | |
County of Miami-Dade, FL, Port, Airport & Marina Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, (AGM) (OID), 7.50%, 4/1/2040 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,321,810 | |
County of Miami-Dade, FL, Public Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, Callable 4/1/2020 @ 100, 6.54%, 4/1/2030 | | | 250,000 | | | | 263,590 | |
County of Miami-Dade, FL, Public Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, Callable 4/1/2019 @ 100, 6.97%, 4/1/2039 | | | 750,000 | | | | 767,655 | |
County of Miami-Dade, FL, Recreational Facility Improvements, Revenue Bonds, (AGM), 7.08%, 10/1/2029 | | | 250,000 | | | | 300,978 | |
Florida Atlantic University Finance Corporation, University & College Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, Callable 7/1/2020 @ 100, 7.64%, 7/1/2040 | | | 165,000 | | | | 178,438 | |
Florida State Board of Governors, University & College Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, Callable 11/1/2020 @ 100, 7.50%, 11/1/2035 | | | 250,000 | | | | 275,515 | |
Osceola County School Board, School Improvements, Certificate of Participation, 6.66%, 4/1/2027 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,161,590 | |
Town of Miami Lakes, FL, Public Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, 7.59%, 12/1/2030 | | | 150,000 | | | | 182,246 | |
| | | | | | | 7,839,950 | |
Georgia 3.43% |
Cobb Marietta Georgia Coliseum, Revenue Bonds, Callable 1/1/2026 @ 100, 4.50%, 1/1/2047 | | | 600,000 | | | | 620,454 | |
Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia, Electric Lights & Power Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, 7.06%, 4/1/2057 | | | 2,499,000 | | | | 3,021,141 | |
State of Georgia, Public Improvements, General Obligation Unlimited, Callable 2/1/2024 @ 100, 3.84%, 1/1/2032 | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,061,100 | |
| | | | | | | 5,702,695 | |
Hawaii 0.91% |
State of Hawaii, General Obligation Unlimited, Callable 10/1/2025 @ 100, 4.05%, 10/1/2032 | | | 1,495,000 | | | | 1,518,367 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Idaho 0.57% |
Idaho Water Resource Board, Water Utility Improvements, Revenue Bonds, (OID), Callable 9/1/2022 @ 100, 5.25%, 9/1/2024 | | | 900,000 | | | | 953,334 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Illinois 3.92% |
City of Chicago Heights, IL, Refunding Bonds, General Obligation Unlimited, (AGM) (OID), Callable 1/15/2021 @ 100, 5.50%, 1/15/2024 | | | 500,000 | | | | 518,370 | |
City of Chicago Heights, IL, Refunding Bonds, General Obligation Unlimited, (AGM) (OID), Callable 1/15/2021 @ 100, 6.00%, 1/15/2028 | | | 150,000 | | | | 156,514 | |
City of Chicago, IL Waterworks Revenue, Water Utility Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, 6.74%, 11/1/2040 | | | 250,000 | | | | 319,087 | |
Henry Hospital District, Hospital Improvements, Build America Bonds, General Obligation Unlimited, (AGM), Callable 12/1/2019 @ 100, 6.65%, 12/1/2029 | | | 840,000 | | | | 870,391 | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
SPIRIT OF AMERICA INCOME FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONT.) | June 30, 2018 (UNAUDITED)
| | Principal Amount | | | Market Value | |
Illinois (cont.) |
Lake County Community Unit School District No. 187 North Chicago, School Improvements, General Obligation Unlimited, (AGM) (OID), Callable 1/1/2020 @ 100, 7.13%, 1/1/2035 | | $ | 1,000,000 | | | $ | 1,023,950 | |
Northern Illinois University, University & College Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, (AGM), Callable 4/1/2020 @ 100, 8.15%, 4/1/2041 | | | 570,000 | | | | 610,516 | |
Northern Illinois University, University & College Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, (AGM), Callable 4/1/2020 @ 100, 7.75%, 4/1/2030 | | | 250,000 | | | | 267,330 | |
Village of Glenwood, IL, Public Improvements, Build America Bonds, General Obligation Unlimited, (AGM), 7.03%, 12/1/2028 | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,714,965 | |
Village of Rosemont, IL, Public Improvements, General Obligation Unlimited, (AGM) (OID), 6.13%, 12/1/2030 | | | 500,000 | | | | 576,060 | |
Will County Forest Preservation District, Public Improvements, Build America Bonds, General Obligation Limited, 5.71%, 12/15/2030 | | | 400,000 | | | | 460,920 | |
| | | | | | | 6,518,103 | |
Indiana 1.71% |
Anderson School Building Corporation, Refunding Bonds, General Obligation Limited, Callable 8/1/2020 @ 100, 3.95%, 7/5/2029 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 990,240 | |
Anderson School Building Corporation, Refunding Bonds, General Obligation Limited, (OID), Callable 8/1/2020 @ 100, 3.75%, 7/5/2028 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 984,910 | |
Evansville Redevelopment Authority, Recreational Facility Improvements, Build America Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 8/1/2020 @ 100, 7.21%, 2/1/2039 | | | 800,000 | | | | 867,672 | |
| | | | | | | 2,842,822 | |
Kansas 0.25% |
Kansas Development Finance Authority, Public Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, Callable 11/1/2019 @ 100, 6.26%, 11/1/2028 | | | 390,000 | | | | 407,144 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Kentucky 1.69% |
Kentucky Municipal Power Agency, Electric Lights & Power Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, (AGM), Callable 9/1/2020 @ 100, 6.49%, 9/1/2037 | | | 250,000 | | | | 265,995 | |
Kentucky State Property & Building Commission, Economic Improvements, University & College Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, Callable 12/1/2021 @ 100, 5.37%, 11/1/2025 | | | 400,000 | | | | 431,408 | |
Paducah Independent School District Finance Corporation, School Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 12/1/2021 @ 100, 5.00%, 12/1/2030 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,054,060 | |
Perry County School District Finance Corporation, School Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 12/1/2021 @ 100, 5.00%, 12/1/2030 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,060,030 | |
| | | | | | | 2,811,493 | |
Louisiana 1.27% |
City of New Orleans, LA, Swap Termination Refunding Bonds, General Obligation Limited, Callable 9/1/2022 @ 100, 4.59%, 9/1/2027 | | | 500,000 | | | | 518,540 | |
Tangipahoa Parish Hospital Service District No. 1, Hospital Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, Callable 2/1/2020 @ 100, 7.20%, 2/1/2042 | | | 1,540,000 | | | | 1,599,398 | |
| | | | | | | 2,117,938 | |
Massachusetts 0.77% |
City of Worcester, MA, Pension Funding, General Obligation Limited, (AGM) (OID), 6.25%, 1/1/2028 | | | 190,000 | | | | 212,431 | |
Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds, 6.43%, 10/1/2035 | | | 750,000 | | | | 890,978 | |
University of Massachusetts Building Authority, University & College Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, Callable 5/1/2019 @ 100, 6.57%, 5/1/2039 | | | 165,000 | | | | 170,046 | |
| | | | | | | 1,273,455 | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
SPIRIT OF AMERICA INCOME FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONT.) | June 30, 2018 (UNAUDITED)
| | Principal Amount | | | Market Value | |
Michigan 3.31% |
Avondale School District, School Improvements, Build America Bonds, General Obligation Unlimited, (AGM), Callable 5/1/2020 @ 100, 5.75%, 5/1/2032 | | $ | 500,000 | | | $ | 513,220 | |
Comstock Park Public Schools, School Improvements, General Obligation Unlimited, Callable 5/1/2021 @ 100, 6.20%, 5/1/2024 | | | 200,000 | | | | 216,796 | |
County of Macomb, MI, Retirement Facilities, General Obligation Limited, Callable 2/1/2023 @ 100, 4.13%, 11/1/2030 | | | 250,000 | | | | 258,730 | |
Eastern Michigan University, University & College Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, Callable 2/15/2019 @ 100, 7.21%, 2/15/2038 | | | 250,000 | | | | 257,210 | |
Michigan Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Callable 9/1/2025 @ 100, 3.90%, 9/1/2030 | | | 250,000 | | | | 246,830 | |
Michigan Finance Authority, School Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 11/1/2020 @ 100, 6.38%, 11/1/2025 | | | 500,000 | | | | 523,410 | |
Michigan Finance Authority, School Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 5/1/2021 @ 100, 6.20%, 5/1/2022 | | | 325,000 | | | | 339,290 | |
Michigan Tobacco Settlement Finance Authority, Miscellaneous Purposes Revenue Bonds, (OID), 7.31%, 6/1/2034 | | | 2,440,000 | | | | 2,494,119 | |
Milan Area Schools, School Improvements, General Obligation Unlimited, (OID), Callable 5/1/2019 @ 100, 7.10%, 5/1/2034 | | | 485,000 | | | | 498,245 | |
Onsted Community Schools, School Improvements, General Obligation Unlimited, Callable 5/1/2020 @ 100, 5.90%, 5/1/2027 | | | 150,000 | | | | 156,827 | |
St Johns Public Schools, General Obligation Unlimited, Callable 5/1/2020 @ 100, 6.65%, 5/1/2040 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,283 | |
| | | | | | | 5,509,960 | |
Mississippi 1.09% |
Mississippi Development Bank, Highway Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, 6.59%, 1/1/2035 | | | 650,000 | | | | 825,630 | |
State of Mississippi, Refunding Bonds, General Obligation Unlimited, 3.43%, 10/1/2029 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 984,850 | |
| | | | | | | 1,810,480 | |
Missouri 3.58% |
City of Kansas City, MO, Revenue Bonds, 7.83%, 4/1/2040 | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 3,304,850 | |
City of Sedalia, MO, Sewer Improvements, Build America Bonds, Certificate of Participation, (AGM), Callable 6/1/2020 @ 100, 6.50%, 6/1/2024 | | | 250,000 | | | | 262,460 | |
City of St. Charles, MO, Water Utility Improvements Build America Bonds, Certificate of Participation, Callable 8/1/2020 @ 100, 5.65%, 2/1/2030 | | | 275,000 | | | | 286,500 | |
Missouri Joint Municipal Electric Utility Commission, Electric Lights & Power Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, 7.73%, 1/1/2039 | | | 475,000 | | | | 664,197 | |
Missouri Joint Municipal Electric Utility Commission, Electric Lights & Power Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, 7.90%, 1/1/2042 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,421,380 | |
| | | | | | | 5,939,387 | |
Nebraska 0.13% |
Nebraska Public Power District, Electric Lights & Power Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, 5.32%, 1/1/2030 | | | 200,000 | | | | 223,964 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Nevada 2.65% |
City of Las Vegas, NV, Public Improvements, Build America Bonds, Certificate of Participation, (OID), Callable 9/1/2019 @ 100, 7.75%, 9/1/2029 | | | 1,100,000 | | | | 1,164,900 | |
County of Washoe, NV, Public Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, 7.88%, 2/1/2040 | | | 250,000 | | | | 341,392 | |
County of Washoe, NV, Public Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, 7.97%, 2/1/2040 | | | 1,590,000 | | | | 2,213,677 | |
Las Vegas Valley Water District, Water Utility Improvements, Build America Bonds, General Obligation Limited, Callable 6/1/2019 @ 100, 7.10%, 6/1/2039 | | | 425,000 | | | | 442,081 | |
Pershing County School District, School Improvements, Build America Bonds, General Obligation Limited, (GTD), Callable 4/1/2020 @ 100, 6.25%, 4/1/2030 | | | 220,000 | | | | 226,945 | |
| | | | | | | 4,388,995 | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
SPIRIT OF AMERICA INCOME FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONT.) | June 30, 2018 (UNAUDITED)
| | Principal Amount | | | Market Value | |
New Jersey 2.80% |
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, 7.43%, 2/15/2029 | | $ | 250,000 | | | $ | 304,768 | |
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, School Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, Callable 6/15/2020 @ 100, 6.43%, 12/15/2035 | | | 500,000 | | | | 515,685 | |
New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority, University & College Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, Callable 7/1/2019 @ 100, 7.40%, 7/1/2040 | | | 500,000 | | | | 523,190 | |
New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority, University & College Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, Callable 7/1/2020 @ 100, 6.19%, 7/1/2040 | | | 500,000 | | | | 523,215 | |
New Jersey Housing & Mortgage Finance Agency, State Multi Family Housing, Refunding Revenue Bonds, 4.27%, 11/1/2030 | | | 390,000 | | | | 394,337 | |
South Jersey Transportation Authority LLC, Highway Improvements, Build America revenue Bonds, (OID), 7.00%, 11/1/2038 | | | 500,000 | | | | 572,295 | |
Township of Brick, NJ, General Obligation Unlimited, 3.75%, 9/1/2028 | | | 1,780,000 | | | | 1,804,315 | |
| | | | | | | 4,637,805 | |
New York 5.86% |
City of New York, NY, Public Improvements, Build America Bonds, General Obligation Unlimited, 5.70%, 3/1/2027 | | | 145,000 | | | | 165,613 | |
City of New York, NY, Public Improvements, Build America Bonds, General Obligation Unlimited, Callable 12/14/2028 @ 100, 5.21%, 10/1/2031 | | | 100,000 | | | | 114,214 | |
County of Nassau, NY, Public Improvements, Build America Bonds, General Obligation Unlimited, 5.38%, 10/1/2024 | | | 500,000 | | | | 554,145 | |
Long Island Power Authority, Revenue Bonds, (OID), 5.85%, 5/1/2041 | | | 195,000 | | | | 233,630 | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, 5.87%, 11/15/2039 | | | 200,000 | | | | 243,748 | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Transit Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, 6.59%, 11/15/2030 | | | 395,000 | | | | 491,238 | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Transit Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, 5.99%, 11/15/2030 | | | 125,000 | | | | 150,889 | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Transit Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, 6.20%, 11/15/2026 | | | 375,000 | | | | 426,863 | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Transit Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, 6.69%, 11/15/2040 | | | 500,000 | | | | 667,145 | |
New York City Industrial Development Agency, Recreational Facilities Improvements Revenue Bonds, (NATL-RE), 5.90%, 3/1/2046 | | | 680,000 | | | | 719,195 | |
New York City Transitional Finance Authority Building Aid Revenue, School Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, (State Aid Withholding), 6.83%, 7/15/2040 | | | 500,000 | | | | 668,760 | |
New York City Transitional Finance Authority Future Tax Secured Revenue, Public Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, Callable 11/24/2034 @ 100, 5.47%, 5/1/2036 | | | 815,000 | | | | 979,280 | |
New York City Water & Sewer System, Build America Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 6/15/2020 @ 100, 6.49%, 6/15/2042 | | | 200,000 | | | | 212,436 | |
New York Municipal Bond Bank Agency, Build America Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 12/15/2019 @ 100, 6.88%, 12/15/2034 | | | 500,000 | | | | 520,975 | |
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Port, Airport & Marina Improvements, Revenue Bonds, 3.92%, 10/15/2028 | | | 2,115,000 | | | | 2,160,113 | |
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Revenue Bonds, Callable 6/1/2025 @ 100, 4.82%, 6/1/2045 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,060,530 | |
Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, Revenue Bonds, Callable 11/15/2033 @ 100, 5.55%, 11/15/2040 | | | 150,000 | | | | 181,011 | |
Western Nassau County Water Authority, Build America Revenue Bonds, 6.70%, 4/1/2040 | | | 150,000 | | | | 186,688 | |
| | | | | | | 9,736,473 | |
North Carolina 0.15% |
County of Cabarrus, NC, School Improvements, Revenue bonds, Callable 4/1/2021 @ 100, 5.50%, 4/1/2026 | | | 235,000 | | | | 244,701 | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
SPIRIT OF AMERICA INCOME FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONT.) | June 30, 2018 (UNAUDITED)
| | Principal Amount | | | Market Value | |
Ohio 2.79% |
American Municipal Power, Inc., Build America Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 2/15/2020 @ 100, 5.96%, 2/15/2024 | | $ | 500,000 | | | $ | 519,140 | |
American Municipal Power, Inc., Electric Lights & Power Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, 7.50%, 2/15/2050 | | | 500,000 | | | | 738,300 | |
American Municipal Power, Inc., Revenue Bonds, 6.27%, 2/15/2050 | | | 500,000 | | | | 639,310 | |
Cincinnati City School District, Refunding Bonds, Certificate of Participation, (OID), Callable 2/15/2020 @ 100, 4.00%, 12/15/2032 | | | 200,000 | | | | 202,360 | |
County of Cuyahoga, OH, Hospital Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, 8.22%, 2/15/2040 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,238,520 | |
Madison Local School District/Lake County, School Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, Callable 10/1/2020 @ 100, 5.70%, 4/1/2035 | | | 250,000 | | | | 258,678 | |
Mariemont City School District, build America Bonds, General Obligation Unlimited, Callable 12/1/2020 @ 100, 5.90%, 12/1/2030 | | | 110,000 | | | | 116,233 | |
Olentangy Local School District, Refunding Bonds, General Obligation Unlimited, 3.50%, 12/1/2029 | | | 500,000 | | | | 472,670 | |
Springfield Local School District/Summit County, School Improvements, Build America Bonds, General Obligation Unlimited, (School District Credit Program), Callable 9/1/2019 @ 100, 5.65%, 9/1/2031 | | | 200,000 | | | | 204,818 | |
State of Ohio, Public Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, 6.52%, 10/1/2028 | | | 250,000 | | | | 261,735 | |
| | | | | | | 4,651,764 | |
Oklahoma 0.32% |
Bryan County Independent School District No. 72 Durant, School Improvements, Build America Bonds, Certificate of Participation, Callable 12/1/2019 @ 100, 6.80%, 12/1/2033 | | | 500,000 | | | | 526,375 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Oregon 0.16% |
State of Oregon Department of Administrative Services, Hospital Improvements, Build America Bonds, Certificate of Participation, Callable 5/1/2020 @ 100, 6.18%, 5/1/2035 | | | 250,000 | | | | 264,728 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Pennsylvania 1.92% |
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Build America Revenue Bonds, 6.38%, 12/1/2037 | | | 520,000 | | | | 674,190 | |
Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, Pension Funding, Revenue Bonds, (AGM) (OID), 6.35%, 4/15/2028 | | | 630,000 | | | | 736,281 | |
Philadelphia Municipal Authority, Public Improvements, Revenue Bonds, 5.09%, 3/15/2028 | | | 500,000 | | | | 483,955 | |
Sports & Exhibition Authority of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County, Recreational Facilities Improvements, Revenue Bonds, 7.04%, 11/1/2039 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,142,780 | |
Township of Bristol, PA, Pension Funding, General Obligation Unlimited, (AGM), Callable 9/15/2018 @ 100, 7.15%, 9/15/2038 | | | 150,000 | | | | 151,512 | |
| | | | | | | 3,188,718 | |
Rhode Island 0.03% |
Rhode Island Housing & Mortgage Finance Corporation, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 10/1/2022 @ 100, 4.46%, 10/1/2031 | | | 45,000 | | | | 45,686 | |
| | | | | | | | |
South Carolina 0.16% |
Moncks Corner Regional Recreation Corporation, Recreational Facility Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, Callable 12/1/2020 @ 100, 6.55%, 12/1/2039 | | | 250,000 | | | | 267,843 | |
| | | | | | | | |
South Dakota 0.26% |
South Dakota State Building Authority, University & College Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, Callable 6/1/2021 @ 100, 6.15%, 6/1/2031 | | | 400,000 | | | | 429,052 | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
SPIRIT OF AMERICA INCOME FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONT.) | June 30, 2018 (UNAUDITED)
| | Principal Amount | | | Market Value | |
Tennessee 3.17% |
Coffee County Public Building Authority, Public Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, (GTD), Callable 6/1/2019 @ 100, 7.20%, 6/1/2044 | | $ | 1,500,000 | | | $ | 1,537,560 | |
Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County Convention Center Authority, Public Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, 7.43%, 7/1/2043 | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,732,040 | |
Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County, TN, Refunding Bonds, General Obligation Unlimited, 3.29%, 7/1/2027 | | | 500,000 | | | | 494,675 | |
Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County, TN, Refunding Bonds, General Obligation Unlimited, 3.39%, 7/1/2028 | | | 500,000 | | | | 495,225 | |
| | | | | | | 5,259,500 | |
Texas 4.06% |
Austin Community College District, University & College Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 2/1/2019 @ 100, 5.00%, 2/1/2026 | | | 985,000 | | | | 999,214 | |
City of Lancaster, TX, Public Improvements, Build America Bonds, General Obligation Limited, Callable 2/15/2020 @ 100, 6.53%, 2/15/2040 | | | 750,000 | | | | 787,305 | |
Ector County Hospital District, Hospital Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, Callable 9/15/2020 @ 100, 7.18%, 9/15/2035 | | | 250,000 | | | | 253,262 | |
Frisco Economic Development Corporation, Public Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 6/15/2019 @ 100, 4.20%, 2/15/2034 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,007,490 | |
Midland County Hospital District, Health, Hospital & Nursing Home Improvements, Build America Bonds, General Obligation Limited, 6.44%, 5/15/2039 | | | 260,000 | | | | 339,992 | |
North Texas Tollway Authority, Highway Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, Callable 2/1/2020 @ 100, 8.91%, 2/1/2030 | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,176,360 | |
Orchard Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation, Recreational Facility Improvements, Revenue Bonds, Callable 11/15/2020 @ 100, 6.48%, 11/15/2034 | | | 360,000 | | | | 391,997 | |
San Antonio Industrial Development Corporation, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 8/15/2023 @ 100, 4.75%, 8/15/2033 | | | 750,000 | | | | 790,822 | |
| | | | | | | 6,746,442 | |
Utah 0.31% |
Central Weber Sewer Improvement District, Sewer Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, (OID), Callable 3/1/2019 @ 100, 6.38%, 3/1/2034 | | | 500,000 | | | | 512,270 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Virgin Islands 1.14% |
Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority- Electric System, Electric Lights & Power Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, (AGM), 6.65%, 7/1/2028 | | | 840,000 | | | | 869,971 | |
Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority- Electric System, Electric Lights & Power Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, (AGM), 6.85%, 7/1/2035 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,028,650 | |
| | | | | | | 1,898,621 | |
Virginia 3.61% |
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corporation, Refunding Revenue Bonds, (OID), 6.71%, 6/1/2046 | | | 6,045,000 | | | | 5,995,552 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Washington 1.35% |
City of Seattle, WA, Municipal Light & Power Revenue, Electric Lights & Power Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, (OID), 5.57%, 2/1/2040 | | | 250,000 | | | | 295,065 | |
Douglas County Public Utility District No. 1, Electric Lights & Power Improvements, Revenue Bonds, 5.35%, 9/1/2030 | | | 250,000 | | | | 275,467 | |
Klickitat County Public Utility District No. 1, Electric Lights & Power Improvements, Refunding Revenue Bonds, Callable 12/1/2021 @ 100, 5.25%, 12/1/2029 | | | 705,000 | | | | 734,765 | |
Public Utility District No. 1 of Cowlitz County, WA, Electric Lights & Power Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, 6.88%, 9/1/2032 | | | 500,000 | | | | 636,860 | |
Snohomish County Public Utility District No. 1, Electric Lights & Power Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, (OID), 5.68%, 12/1/2040 | | | 250,000 | | | | 298,312 | |
| | | | | | | 2,240,469 | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
SPIRIT OF AMERICA INCOME FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONT.) | June 30, 2018 (UNAUDITED)
| | Principal Amount | | | Market Value | |
West Virginia 1.26% |
Tobacco Settlement Finance Authority, Miscellaneous Purposes Revenue Bonds, 7.47%, 6/1/2047 | | $ | 2,085,000 | | | $ | 2,084,896 | |
Total Municipal Bonds | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $112,747,588) | | | | | | | 121,185,740 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Investments — 99.40% | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $154,669,588) | | | | | | | 165,136,021 | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities — 0.60% | | | | | | | 992,815 | |
NET ASSETS — 100.00% | | | | | | $ | 166,128,836 | |
(a) | Non-income producing security. |
(b) | Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A or Section $(2) of the Securities Act of 1933. The security may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. |
(c) | Security is currently being valued according to the fair value procedures approved by the Board of Directors. |
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.
SPIRIT OF AMERICA INCOME AND OPPORTUNITY FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS | June 30, 2018 (UNAUDITED)
| | Shares | | | Market Value | |
Common Stocks 19.11% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Consumer Staples 0.74% |
Altria Group, Inc. | | | 2,575 | | | $ | 146,234 | |
Philip Morris International, Inc. | | | 1,390 | | | | 112,229 | |
| | | | | | | 258,463 | |
Energy 10.48% |
Andeavor Logistics LP | | | 8,332 | | | | 354,360 | |
Cheniere Energy Partners LP | | | 10,700 | | | | 384,665 | |
CNX Midstream Partners LP | | | 18,050 | | | | 349,990 | |
Energy Transfer Partners LP | | | 20,304 | | | | 386,588 | |
EnLink Midstream Partners LP | | | 18,140 | | | | 281,714 | |
Enterprise Products Partners LP | | | 22,180 | | | | 613,721 | |
Holly Energy Partners LP | | | 3,300 | | | | 93,258 | |
Magellan Midstream Partners LP | | | 2,325 | | | | 160,611 | |
MPLX LP | | | 17,250 | | | | 588,915 | |
Targa Resources Corporation | | | 3,805 | | | | 188,309 | |
USA Compression Partners LP | | | 16,966 | | | | 285,538 | |
| | | | | | | 3,687,669 | |
Financials 1.08% |
Blackstone Group LP (The) | | | 5,545 | | | | 178,383 | |
Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc., Class A | | | 3,207 | | | | 100,796 | |
Starwood Property Trust, Inc. | | | 4,595 | | | | 99,757 | |
| | | | | | | 378,936 | |
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) 5.06% |
Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. | | | 14,645 | | | | 261,853 | |
Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. | | | 18,775 | | | | 152,078 | |
Chesapeake Lodging Trust | | | 4,600 | | | | 145,544 | |
City Office REIT, Inc. | | | 14,420 | | | | 185,009 | |
Education Realty Trust, Inc. | | | 3,400 | | | | 141,100 | |
Gramercy Property Trust | | | 4,081 | | | | 111,493 | |
Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure Capital, Inc. | | | 5,604 | | | | 110,679 | |
Hersha Hospitality Trust | | | 6,695 | | | | 143,608 | |
Independence Realty Trust, Inc. | | | 14,029 | | | | 144,639 | |
Lexington Realty Trust | | | 12,521 | | | | 109,308 | |
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust | | | 3,613 | | | | 140,184 | |
WP Carey, Inc. | | | 2,055 | | | | 136,349 | |
| | | | | | | 1,781,844 | |
Telecommunication Services 0.90% |
AT&T, Inc. | | | 4,459 | | | | 143,178 | |
Verizon Communications, Inc. | | | 3,420 | | | | 172,060 | |
| | | | | | | 315,238 | |
Utilities 0.85% |
American Electric Power Company, Inc. | | | 2,515 | | | | 174,164 | |
Consolidated Edison, Inc. | | | 1,640 | | | | 127,887 | |
| | | | | | | 302,051 | |
Total Common Stocks | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $5,192,734) | | | | | | | 6,724,201 | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
SPIRIT OF AMERICA INCOME AND OPPORTUNITY FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONT.) | June 30, 2018 (UNAUDITED)
| | Shares | | | Market Value | |
Preferred Stocks 22.30% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Financials 11.55% |
Aegon NV, 6.38% | | | 10,000 | | | $ | 259,900 | |
Arch Capital Group Ltd., 5.25% | | | 10,000 | | | | 239,400 | |
Bank Of America Corporation, 6.00% | | | 3,800 | | | | 99,142 | |
Bank Of America Corporation, 6.63% | | | 3,700 | | | | 97,680 | |
BGC Partners, Inc., 8.13% | | | 11,550 | | | | 296,951 | |
Capital One Financial Corporation, Series D, 6.70% | | | 10,000 | | | | 265,900 | |
Carlyle Group LP (The), 5.88% | | | 6,000 | | | | 141,120 | |
Citigroup, Inc., 6.30% | | | 10,000 | | | | 262,600 | |
Citigroup, Inc., 6.88% | | | 12,000 | | | | 329,520 | |
First Republic Bank, 5.70% | | | 10,000 | | | | 257,900 | |
Hancock Holding Company, 5.95% | | | 10,200 | | | | 258,162 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Company, 6.10% | | | 10,000 | | | | 263,600 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Company, 6.30% | | | 15,750 | | | | 411,075 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Company, 6.70% | | | 10,000 | | | | 262,200 | |
KKR & Company LP, 6.50% | | | 7,431 | | | | 197,144 | |
Northern Trust Corporation, 5.85% | | | 6,000 | | | | 163,620 | |
Torchmark Corporation, 6.13% | | | 10,000 | | | | 260,300 | |
| | | | | | | 4,066,214 | |
Information Technology 0.75% |
eBay, Inc., 6.00% | | | 10,000 | | | | 263,000 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) 6.52% |
Digital Realty Trust, Inc., 6.35% | | | 14,050 | | | | 364,457 | |
Digital Realty Trust, Inc., 7.38% | | | 13,848 | | | | 360,602 | |
Equity Commonwealth, 6.50% | | | 6,000 | | | | 156,360 | |
Gramercy Property Trust, 7.13% | | | 3,000 | | | | 75,750 | |
National Retail Properties, Inc., 5.20% | | | 6,000 | | | | 139,680 | |
PS Business Parks, Inc., 5.20% | | | 4,000 | | | | 95,600 | |
Public Storage, 5.05% | | | 6,000 | | | | 148,260 | |
Public Storage, 5.40% | | | 10,000 | | | | 254,900 | |
SL Green Realty Corporation, 6.50% | | | 8,100 | | | | 204,444 | |
Taubman Centers, Inc., 6.25% | | | 3,211 | | | | 79,472 | |
Taubman Centers, Inc., 6.50% | | | 16,436 | | | | 414,187 | |
| | | | | | | 2,293,712 | |
Utilities 3.48% |
Duke Energy Corporation, 5.13% | | | 10,000 | | | | 257,700 | |
NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc., 5.25% | | | 10,000 | | | | 250,800 | |
SCE Trust II, 5.10% | | | 5,000 | | | | 121,350 | |
Southern Company, 5.25% | | | 14,000 | | | | 344,400 | |
Southern Company, 5.25% | | | 10,000 | | | | 250,500 | |
| | | | | | | 1,224,750 | |
Total Preferred Stocks | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $7,669,749) | | | | | | | 7,847,676 | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
SPIRIT OF AMERICA INCOME AND OPPORTUNITY FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONT.) | June 30, 2018 (UNAUDITED)
| | Principal Amount | | | Market Value | |
Corporate Bonds 5.83% |
Ford Motor Company, 9.98%, 2/15/2047 | | $ | 500,000 | | | $ | 738,104 | |
McLaren Health Care Corporation, 4.534%, 5/15/2038 | | | 290,000 | | | | 310,610 | |
QUALCOMM, Inc., 4.80%, 5/20/2045 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,002,279 | |
Total Corporate Bonds | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $1,988,141) | | | | | | | 2,050,993 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Municipal Bonds 52.76% | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Arizona 3.34% |
City of Glendale, AZ, Senior Excise Tax Revenue, Refunding Revenue Bonds, 3.93%, 7/1/2031 | | | 500,000 | | | | 489,325 | |
City of Tucson, AZ, Certificate of Participation, (AGM), 4.83%, 7/1/2034 | | | 620,000 | | | | 686,272 | |
| | | | | | | 1,175,597 | |
California 5.27% |
City of Newport Beach, CA, Public Improvements, Certificate of Participation, 7.17%, 7/1/2040 | | | 800,000 | | | | 1,111,304 | |
San Bernardino Community College District, Public Improvements, General Obligation Unlimited, 7.63%, 8/1/2044 | | | 505,000 | | | | 740,901 | |
| | | | | | | 1,852,205 | |
Florida 2.97% |
Pasco County School Board, School Improvements, Certificate of Participation, 5.00%, 12/1/2037 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,044,880 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Kansas 3.03% |
Kansas Development Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, 4.73%, 4/15/2037 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,066,930 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Louisiana 1.45% |
City of New Orleans, LA, Public & Recreational Facilities Improvements, General Obligation Unlimited, Callable 12/1/2023 @ 100, 4.00%, 12/1/2031 | | | 500,000 | | | | 510,040 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Michigan 2.99% |
County of Macomb, MI, Retirement Facilities, General Obligation Limited, 4.42%, 11/1/2035 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,052,120 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Minnesota 0.72% |
St. Paul, MN, Housing & Redevelopment Authority, Revenue Bonds, 4.19%, 7/1/2027 | | | 250,000 | | | | 254,645 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Nebraska 4.80% |
Public Power Generation Agency, Electric Lights & Power Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, 7.24%, 1/1/2041 | | | 1,315,000 | | | | 1,688,079 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Nevada 0.40% |
County of Washoe, NV, Public & Highway Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, 7.97%, 2/1/2040 | | | 100,000 | | | | 139,225 | |
| | | | | | | | |
New Jersey 2.16% |
New Jersey Housing & Mortgage Finance Agency, State Multi-Family Housing, Refunding Revenue Bonds, 4.47%, 11/1/2037 | | | 750,000 | | | | 760,320 | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
SPIRIT OF AMERICA INCOME AND OPPORTUNITY FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONT.) | June 30, 2018 (UNAUDITED)
| | Principal Amount | | | Market Value | |
New York 4.65% |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, 6.65%, 11/15/2039 | | $ | 225,000 | | | $ | 297,360 | |
New York City Transitional Finance Authority Building Aid Revenue, School Improvements, Miscellaneous Purposes Revenue Bonds, 5.00%, 7/15/2030 | | | 300,000 | | | | 338,565 | |
New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds, Callable 7/1/2026 @ 100, 3.88%, 7/1/2046 | | | 750,000 | | | | 735,712 | |
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Revenue Bonds, Callable 6/1/2025 @ 100, 4.82%, 6/1/2045 | | | 250,000 | | | | 265,132 | |
| | | | | | | 1,636,769 | |
Ohio 9.27% |
American Municipal Power, Inc., Electric Lights & Power Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, 5.94%, 2/15/2047 | | | 100,000 | | | | 126,667 | |
American Municipal Power, Inc., Electric Lights & Power Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, 7.83%, 2/15/2041 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,508,450 | |
American Municipal Power, Inc., Electric Lights & Power Improvements, Build America Revenue Bonds, 8.08%, 2/15/2050 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,623,840 | |
| | | | | | | 3,258,957 | |
Oregon 2.89% |
Washington & Multnomah Counties School District No. 48J Beaverton, Pension Funding General Obligation Limited, 4.06%, 6/30/2034 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,018,220 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Pennsylvania 3.04% |
City of Reading, PA, General Obligation Unlimited, (AGM) (OID), Callable 11/1/2024 @ 100, 5.30%, 11/1/2033 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,069,850 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Tennessee 2.22% |
Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County Convention Center Authority, Public Improvements, Revenue Bonds, 7.43%, 7/1/2043 | | | 500,000 | | | | 683,010 | |
Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County, General Obligation Unlimited, 3.49%, 7/1/2029 | | | 100,000 | | | | 99,285 | |
| | | | | | | 782,295 | |
Wisconsin 3.56% |
Public Finance Authority, Parking Facility Improvements, Revenue Bonds, (OID), 5.00%, 11/1/2044 | | | 1,250,000 | | | | 1,251,700 | |
Total Municipal Bonds | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $17,527,025) | | | | | | | 18,561,832 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Investments — 100.00% | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $32,377,649) | | | | | | | 35,184,702 | |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — 0.00% | | | | | | | (287 | ) |
NET ASSETS — 100.00% | | | | | | $ | 35,184,415 | |
AGM — Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.
OID — Original Issue Discount
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
June 30, 2018 (UNAUDITED)
| | 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 fair value (cost $67,102,475, $61,692,563, $81,750,975, $154,669,588 and $32,377,649) | | $ | 94,884,090 | | | $ | 101,094,036 | | | $ | 84,022,465 | | | $ | 165,136,021 | | | $ | 35,184,702 | |
Cash | | | 4,883 | | | | 4,463 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Receivable for investments sold | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 101,932 | | | | — | |
Receivable for Fund shares sold | | | 2,793,160 | | | | 2,440,421 | | | | 34,374 | | | | 138,623 | | | | 2,224 | |
Dividends and interest receivable | | | 490,273 | | | | 110,729 | | | | 1,056,989 | | | | 2,108,898 | | | | 363,419 | |
Prepaid expenses | | | 22,959 | | | | 19,972 | | | | 25,628 | | | | 27,706 | | | | 18,315 | |
TOTAL ASSETS | | | 98,195,365 | | | | 103,669,621 | | | | 85,139,456 | | | | 167,513,180 | | | | 35,568,660 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
LIABILITIES |
Options written, at value (premium received $690, $0, $0, $0 and $0) | | | 2,600 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Line of credit payable | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,554,070 | | | | 562,139 | | | | 97,941 | |
Payable for Fund shares redeemed | | | 36,956 | | | | — | | | | 9,973 | | | | 433,245 | | | | 202,613 | |
Payable for investments purchased | | | — | | | | 112,956 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Payable for distributions to shareholders | | | 3,254,205 | | | | 2,807,660 | | | | 82,020 | | | | 221,136 | | | | 38,023 | |
Payable for investment advisory fees | | | 75,111 | | | | 81,831 | | | | 28,068 | | | | 79,047 | | | | 17,085 | |
Payable for distribution (12b-1) fees | | | 23,289 | | | | 25,352 | | | | 10,486 | | | | 34,765 | | | | 7,707 | |
Payable for accounting and administration fees | | | 4,273 | | | | 3,874 | | | | 4,132 | | | | 8,514 | | | | 2,287 | |
Payable for transfer agent fees | | | 3,399 | | | | 2,142 | | | | 2,010 | | | | 6,575 | | | | 1,707 | |
Other accrued expenses | | | 26,919 | | | | 19,369 | | | | 32,821 | | | | 38,923 | | | | 16,882 | |
TOTAL LIABILITIES | | | 3,426,752 | | | | 3,053,184 | | | | 1,723,580 | | | | 1,384,344 | | | | 384,245 | |
NET ASSETS | | $ | 94,768,613 | | | $ | 100,616,437 | | | $ | 83,415,876 | | | $ | 166,128,836 | | | $ | 35,184,415 | |
|
SOURCE OF NET ASSETS |
As of June 30, 2018, net assets consisted of: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Paid-in capital | | $ | 64,721,661 | | | $ | 62,302,211 | | | $ | 89,370,075 | | | $ | 157,433,772 | | | $ | 35,249,905 | |
Accumulated undistributed net investment income (loss) | | | (1,967,229 | ) | | | (2,399,009 | ) | | | 3 | | | | (316,874 | ) | | | (158,579 | ) |
Accumulated undistributed net realized income (loss) from investments | | | 4,234,476 | | | | 1,311,762 | | | | (8,225,692 | ) | | | (1,454,495 | ) | | | (2,713,964 | ) |
Net unrealized appreciation on investments | | | 27,779,705 | | | | 39,401,473 | | | | 2,271,490 | | | | 10,466,433 | | | | 2,807,053 | |
NET ASSETS | | $ | 94,768,613 | | | $ | 100,616,437 | | | $ | 83,415,876 | | | $ | 166,128,836 | | | $ | 35,184,415 | |
|
NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A Shares | | $ | 94,657,662 | | | $ | 100,531,127 | | | $ | 83,261,582 | | | $ | 165,830,356 | | | $ | 34,835,010 | |
Class C Shares | | $ | 110,951 | | | $ | 85,310 | | | $ | 154,294 | | | $ | 298,480 | | | $ | 349,405 | |
SHARES OUTSTANDING ($0.001 par value, 500,000,000 authorized shares): |
Class A Shares | | | 8,371,167 | | | | 4,791,546 | | | | 8,941,790 | | | | 14,087,817 | | | | 3,642,460 | |
Class C Shares | | | 9,905 | | | | 4,070 | | | | 16,608 | | | | 25,336 | | | | 36,602 | |
NET ASSET VALUE AND REDEMPTION PRICE PER SHARE |
Class A Shares | | $ | 11.31 | | | $ | 20.98 | | | $ | 9.31 | | | $ | 11.77 | | | $ | 9.56 | |
Class C Shares(a) | | $ | 11.20 | | | $ | 20.96 | | | $ | 9.29 | | | $ | 11.78 | | | $ | 9.55 | |
OFFERING PRICE PER SHARE (100%/(100%-maximum sales charge) of net asset value adjusted to the nearest cent) per share: |
Class A Shares | | $ | 11.94 | | | $ | 22.14 | | | $ | 9.77 | | | $ | 12.36 | | | $ | 10.04 | |
MAXIMUM SALES CHARGE: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A Shares | | | 5.25 | % | | | 5.25 | % | | | 4.75 | % | | | 4.75 | % | | | 4.75 | % |
(a) | 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.
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2018 (UNAUDITED)
| | 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 | | $ | 1,986,928 | | | $ | 1,172,476 | | | $ | 167 | | | $ | 967,325 | | | $ | 663,520 | |
Foreign dividend taxes withheld | | | (177 | ) | | | (602 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (358 | ) |
Interest | | | 12,530 | | | | — | | | | 1,867,879 | | | | 4,190,929 | | | | 514,364 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENT INCOME | | | 1,999,281 | | | | 1,171,874 | | | | 1,868,046 | | | | 5,158,254 | | | | 1,177,526 | |
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EXPENSES |
Investment advisory | | | 455,425 | | | | 491,352 | | | | 270,501 | | | | 546,927 | | | | 139,992 | |
Distribution (12b-1) — Class A | | | 140,732 | | | | 151,897 | | | | 67,536 | | | | 227,673 | | | | 53,470 | |
Distribution (12b-1) — Class C | | | 404 | | | | 230 | | | | 599 | | | | 854 | | | | 1,494 | |
Accounting and Administration | | | 24,564 | | | | 25,898 | | | | 23,793 | | | | 48,331 | | | | 11,736 | |
Transfer agent | | | 17,712 | | | | 14,788 | | | | 10,030 | | | | 32,974 | | | | 7,463 | |
Sub transfer agent | | | 13,888 | | | | 11,133 | | | | 7,664 | | | | 25,432 | | | | 5,921 | |
Registration | | | 13,208 | | | | 11,576 | | | | 16,131 | | | | 15,327 | | | | 13,207 | |
Auditing | | | 12,483 | | | | 13,349 | | | | 13,349 | | | | 13,349 | | | | 13,349 | |
Printing | | | 12,062 | | | | 12,825 | | | | 10,555 | | | | 22,420 | | | | 5,968 | |
Custodian | | | 5,728 | | | | 6,167 | | | | 3,572 | | | | 7,242 | | | | 3,008 | |
Insurance | | | 5,541 | | | | 4,525 | | | | 5,309 | | | | 10,994 | | | | 2,940 | |
Directors | | | 5,111 | | | | 5,349 | | | | 4,930 | | | | 10,024 | | | | 2,446 | |
Legal | | | 4,043 | | | | 4,306 | | | | 4,471 | | | | 8,067 | | | | 2,033 | |
Interest | | | 2,686 | | | | 816 | | | | 9,269 | | | | 11,867 | | | | 4,243 | |
Chief Compliance Officer | | | 1,007 | | | | 1,065 | | | | 976 | | | | 1,981 | | | | 481 | |
Pricing | | | 976 | | | | 1,475 | | | | 38,100 | | | | 22,001 | | | | 3,964 | |
Line of credit | | | 436 | | | | 459 | | | | 406 | | | | 819 | | | | 188 | |
Other | | | 5,932 | | | | 5,268 | | | | 5,003 | | | | 9,378 | | | | 4,984 | |
TOTAL EXPENSES | | | 721,938 | | | | 762,478 | | | | 492,194 | | | | 1,015,660 | | | | 276,887 | |
Fees (waived) recouped by Adviser | | | — | | | | — | | | | (75,882 | ) | | | 1,174 | | | | (2,157 | ) |
NET EXPENSES | | | 721,938 | | | | 762,478 | | | | 416,312 | | | | 1,016,834 | | | | 274,730 | |
NET INVESTMENT INCOME | | | 1,277,343 | | | | 409,396 | | | | 1,451,734 | | | | 4,141,420 | | | | 902,796 | |
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REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain from investment transactions | | | 1,194,903 | | | | 1,314,424 | | | | 501,845 | | | | 2,493,141 | | | | 398,140 | |
Net realized loss on foreign currency transactions | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (48 | ) |
Net realized gain on written option transactions | | | 4,318 | | | | 7,985 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Net change in unrealized depreciation of investments | | | (2,742,064 | ) | | | (1,776,996 | ) | | | (2,096,823 | ) | | | (7,517,481 | ) | | | (2,100,414 | ) |
Net change in unrealized depreciation of written options contracts | | | (1,910 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED LOSS ON INVESTMENTS | | | (1,544,753 | ) | | | (454,587 | ) | | | (1,594,978 | ) | | | (5,024,340 | ) | | | (1,702,322 | ) |
NET DECREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | | $ | (267,410 | ) | | $ | (45,191 | ) | | $ | (143,244 | ) | | $ | (882,920 | ) | | $ | (799,526 | ) |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
| Spirit of America Real Estate Income and Growth Fund | | | Spirit of America Large Cap Value Fund | |
| For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 (Unaudited) | | | For the Year Ended December 31, 2017 | | | For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 (Unaudited) | | | For the Year Ended December 31, 2017 | |
OPERATIONS |
Net investment income | $ | 1,277,343 | | | $ | 1,272,046 | | | $ | 409,396 | | | $ | 930,444 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions | | 1,199,221 | | | | 6,508,744 | | | | 1,322,409 | | | | 875,708 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments | | (2,743,974 | ) | | | (650,213 | ) | | | (1,776,996 | ) | | | 14,567,679 | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | (267,410 | ) | | | 7,130,577 | | | | (45,191 | ) | | | 16,373,831 | |
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DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS |
From net investment income: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | (3,250,293 | ) | | | (7,147,970 | ) | | | (2,805,321 | ) | | | (1,039,764 | ) |
Class C | | (3,655 | ) | | | (1,704 | ) | | | (2,320 | ) | | | (106 | ) |
From realized gains: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (1,076,857 | ) |
Class C | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (414 | ) |
From return of capital: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (3,168,183 | ) |
Class C | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (779 | ) |
Total distributions to shareholders | | (3,253,948 | ) | | | (7,149,674 | ) | | | (2,807,641 | ) | | | (5,286,103 | ) |
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CAPITAL TRANSACTIONS |
Class A: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | 3,165,429 | | | | 10,638,421 | | | | 8,931,158 | | | | 18,779,133 | |
Shares issued from reinvestment of distributions | | 2,782,295 | | | | 6,204,769 | | | | 2,421,743 | | | | 4,664,941 | |
Shares redeemed | | (14,867,662 | ) | | | (18,514,287 | ) | | | (9,025,620 | ) | | | (11,055,399 | ) |
Total– Class A | | (8,919,938 | ) | | | (1,671,097 | ) | | | 2,327,281 | | | | 12,388,675 | |
Class C: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | 65,688 | | | | 32,253 | | | | 55,249 | | | | 36,682 | |
Shares issued from reinvestment of distributions | | 2,217 | | | | 742 | | | | 970 | | | | 842 | |
Shares redeemed | | — | | | | — | | | | (6,896 | ) | | | (997 | ) |
Total– Class C | | 67,905 | | | | 32,995 | | | | 49,323 | | | | 36,527 | |
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from capital share transactions | | (8,852,033 | ) | | | (1,638,102 | ) | | | 2,376,604 | | | | 12,425,202 | |
Total increase (decrease) in Net Assets | | (12,373,391 | ) | | | (1,657,199 | ) | | | (476,228 | ) | | | 23,512,930 | |
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NET ASSETS |
Beginning of period | | 107,142,004 | | | | 108,799,203 | | | | 101,092,665 | | | | 77,579,735 | |
End of period | $ | 94,768,613 | | | $ | 107,142,004 | | | $ | 100,616,437 | | | $ | 101,092,665 | |
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Accumulated undistributed net investment income (loss) | $ | (1,967,229 | ) | | $ | 9,376 | | | $ | (2,399,009 | ) | | $ | (764 | ) |
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SHARE TRANSACTIONS |
Class A: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | 288,474 | | | | 896,767 | | | | 410,963 | | | | 917,471 | |
Shares issued from reinvestment of distributions | | 246,003 | | | | 531,685 | | | | 115,431 | | | | 223,942 | |
Shares redeemed | | (1,354,420 | ) | | | (1,562,502 | ) | | | (416,122 | ) | | | (541,445 | ) |
Total– Class A | | (819,943 | ) | | | (134,050 | ) | | | 110,272 | | | | 599,968 | |
Class C: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | 6,123 | | | | 2,691 | | | | 2,535 | | | | 1,741 | |
Shares issued from reinvestment of distributions | | 198 | | | | 64 | | | | 46 | | | | 39 | |
Shares redeemed | | — | | | | — | | | | (303 | ) | | | (45 | ) |
Total– Class C | | 6,321 | | | | 2,755 | | | | 2,278 | | | | 1,735 | |
Increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | | (813,622 | ) | | | (131,295 | ) | | | 112,550 | | | | 601,703 | |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
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 Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 (Unaudited) | | | For the Year Ended December 31, 2017 | | | For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 (Unaudited) | | | For the Year Ended December 31, 2017 | | | For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 (Unaudited) | | | For the Year Ended December 31, 2017 | |
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$ | 1,451,734 | | | $ | 3,263,448 | | | $ | 4,141,420 | | | $ | 8,558,179 | | | $ | 902,796 | | | $ | 1,845,070 | |
| 501,845 | | | | (427,830 | ) | | | 2,493,141 | | | | 970,129 | | | | 398,092 | | | | 703,384 | |
| (2,096,823 | ) | | | 1,978,143 | | | | (7,517,481 | ) | | | 6,039,377 | | | | (2,100,414 | ) | | | 2,057,375 | |
| (143,244 | ) | | | 4,813,761 | | | | (882,920 | ) | | | 15,567,685 | | | | (799,526 | ) | | | 4,605,829 | |
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| (1,450,423 | ) | | | (3,262,254 | ) | | | (4,138,167 | ) | | | (8,498,501 | ) | | | (897,493 | ) | | | (1,909,290 | ) |
| (1,308 | ) | | | (1,194 | ) | | | (3,249 | ) | | | (3,747 | ) | | | (5,165 | ) | | | (6,936 | ) |
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| — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
| — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (877,069 | ) | | | — | | | | (505,550 | ) |
| — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (387 | ) | | | — | | | | (1,836 | ) |
| (1,451,731 | ) | | | (3,263,448 | ) | | | (4,141,416 | ) | | | (9,379,704 | ) | | | (902,658 | ) | | | (2,423,612 | ) |
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| 2,753,954 | | | | 11,187,907 | | | | 6,800,945 | | | | 22,580,306 | | | | 904,890 | | | | 6,436,269 | |
| 897,220 | | | | 2,070,097 | | | | 2,708,737 | | | | 6,390,967 | | | | 578,793 | | | | 1,614,800 | |
| (17,955,887 | ) | | | (22,632,474 | ) | | | (43,795,404 | ) | | | (52,238,814 | ) | | | (17,477,466 | ) | | | (15,529,957 | ) |
| (14,304,713 | ) | | | (9,374,470 | ) | | | (34,285,722 | ) | | | (23,267,541 | ) | | | (15,993,783 | ) | | | (7,478,888 | ) |
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| 75,070 | | | | 50,500 | | | | 183,282 | | | | 61,273 | | | | 68,668 | | | | 95,751 | |
| 1,083 | | | | 807 | | | | 2,531 | | | | 3,567 | | | | 5,165 | | | | 8,741 | |
| — | | | | — | | | | (16,450 | ) | | | (30,595 | ) | | | (2,007 | ) | | | (22,179 | ) |
| 76,153 | | | | 51,307 | | | | 169,363 | | | | 34,245 | | | | 71,826 | | | | 82,313 | |
| (14,228,560 | ) | | | (9,323,163 | ) | | | (34,116,359 | ) | | | (23,233,296 | ) | | | (15,921,957 | ) | | | (7,396,575 | ) |
| (15,823,535 | ) | | | (7,772,850 | ) | | | (39,140,695 | ) | | | (17,045,315 | ) | | | (17,624,141 | ) | | | (5,214,358 | ) |
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| 99,239,411 | | | | 107,012,261 | | | | 205,269,531 | | | | 222,314,846 | | | | 52,808,556 | | | | 58,022,914 | |
$ | 83,415,876 | | | $ | 99,239,411 | | | $ | 166,128,836 | | | $ | 205,269,531 | | | $ | 35,184,415 | | | $ | 52,808,556 | |
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$ | 3 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (316,874 | ) | | $ | (316,878 | ) | | $ | (158,579 | ) | | $ | (158,717 | ) |
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| 295,112 | | | | 1,183,054 | | | | 578,424 | | | | 1,891,288 | | | | 94,845 | | | | 662,870 | |
| 96,239 | | | | 219,116 | | | | 230,322 | | | | 533,665 | | | | 60,896 | | | | 165,323 | |
| (1,923,459 | ) | | | (2,399,355 | ) | | | (3,725,719 | ) | | | (4,377,259 | ) | | | (1,837,342 | ) | | | (1,593,610 | ) |
| (1,532,108 | ) | | | (997,185 | ) | | | (2,916,973 | ) | | | (1,952,306 | ) | | | (1,681,601 | ) | | | (765,417 | ) |
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| 7,995 | | | | 5,392 | | | | 15,609 | | | | 5,095 | | | | 7,301 | | | | 9,846 | |
| 116 | | | | 86 | | | | 215 | | | | 298 | | | | 544 | | | | 897 | |
| — | | | | — | | | | (1,400 | ) | | | (2,549 | ) | | | (214 | ) | | | (2,277 | ) |
| 8,111 | | | | 5,478 | | | | 14,424 | | | | 2,844 | | | | 7,631 | | | | 8,466 | |
| (1,523,997 | ) | | | (991,707 | ) | | | (2,902,549 | ) | | | (1,949,462 | ) | | | (1,673,970 | ) | | | (756,951 | ) |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
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 Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 | | | For the Year Ended December 31 | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | 2017 | | | 2016 | | | 2015 | | | 2014 | | | 2013 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 11.65 | | | $ | 11.67 | | | $ | 11.81 | | | $ | 13.11 | | | $ | 10.26 | | | $ | 10.06 | |
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From Investment Operations: |
Net investment income | | | 0.16 | | | | 0.14 | 1 | | | 0.21 | | | | 0.06 | | | | 0.16 | | | | 0.04 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | (0.10 | ) | | | 0.64 | | | | 0.45 | | | | (0.30 | ) | | | 2.86 | | | | 0.28 | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.06 | | | | 0.78 | | | | 0.66 | | | | (0.24 | ) | | | 3.02 | | | | 0.32 | |
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Less Distributions: |
Distributions from net investment income | | | (0.40 | ) | | | (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 | | | (0.40 | ) | | | (0.80 | ) | | | (0.80 | ) | | | (1.06 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) |
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Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 11.31 | | | $ | 11.65 | | | $ | 11.67 | | | $ | 11.81 | | | $ | 13.11 | | | $ | 10.26 | |
Total Return2 | | | 0.52 | %3 | | | 6.79 | % | | | 5.66 | % | | | (1.88 | )% | | | 29.55 | % | | | 3.15 | % |
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Ratios/Supplemental Data: |
Net assets, end of period (000) | | $ | 94,658 | | | $ | 107,101 | | | $ | 108,790 | | | $ | 116,180 | | | $ | 138,539 | | | $ | 126,852 | |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | | | 1.54 | %4 | | | 1.48 | % | | | 1.54 | % | | | 1.57 | % | | | 1.56 | % | | | 1.68 | % |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | | 2.72 | %4 | | | 1.18 | % | | | 1.65 | % | | | 0.50 | % | | | 1.36 | % | | | 0.33 | % |
Portfolio turnover | | | 3 | %3 | | | 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.
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 Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 (Unaudited) | | | For The Year Ended December 31, 2017 | | | For The Period Ended December 31, 2016* | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 11.56 | | | $ | 11.61 | | | $ | 11.73 | |
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From Investment Operations: |
Net investment income | | | 0.11 | | | | 0.07 | 1 | | | 0.10 | 1 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | (0.09 | ) | | | 0.63 | | | | 0.55 | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.02 | | | | 0.70 | | | | 0.65 | |
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Less Distributions: |
Distributions from net investment income | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (0.75 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) |
Distributions from capital gains | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.59 | ) |
Total distributions | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (0.75 | ) | | | (0.77 | ) |
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Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 11.20 | | | $ | 11.56 | | | $ | 11.61 | |
Total Return2 | | | 0.14 | %3 | | | 6.10 | % | | | 5.69 | %3 |
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Ratios/Supplemental Data: |
Net assets, end of period (000) | | $ | 111 | | | $ | 41 | | | $ | 10 | |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | | | 2.24 | %4 | | | 2.18 | % | | | 2.24 | %4 |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | | 2.52 | %4 | | | 0.59 | % | | | 1.07 | %4 |
Portfolio turnover | | | 3 | %3 | | | 8 | % | | | 10 | %3 |
| * | For the period March 15, 2016 (commencement 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. |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
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 Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 | | | For the Year Ended December 31 | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | 2017 | | | 2016 | | | 2015 | | | 2014 | | | 2013 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 21.59 | | | $ | 19.01 | | | $ | 18.63 | | | $ | 19.78 | | | $ | 17.72 | | | $ | 14.18 | |
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From Investment Operations: |
Net investment income | | | 0.10 | | | | 0.22 | 1 | | | 0.29 | | | | 0.08 | | | | 0.14 | | | | 0.12 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | (0.11 | ) | | | 3.56 | | | | 1.29 | | | | (0.63 | ) | | | 2.10 | | | | 3.54 | |
Total from investment operations | | | (0.01 | ) | | | 3.78 | | | | 1.58 | | | | (0.55 | ) | | | 2.24 | | | | 3.66 | |
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Less Distributions: |
Distributions from net investment income | | | (0.60 | ) | | | (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 | | | (0.60 | ) | | | (1.20 | ) | | | (1.20 | ) | | | (0.60 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) |
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Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 20.98 | | | $ | 21.59 | | | $ | 19.01 | | | $ | 18.63 | | | $ | 19.78 | | | $ | 17.72 | |
Total Return2 | | | (0.05 | )%3 | | | 20.22 | % | | | 8.49 | % | | | (2.83 | )% | | | 12.68 | % | | | 25.90 | % |
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Ratios/Supplemental Data: |
Net assets, end of period (000) | | $ | 100,531 | | | $ | 101,054 | | | $ | 77,579 | | | $ | 72,039 | | | $ | 76,138 | | | $ | 71,248 | |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | | | 1.50 | %4 | | | 1.47 | % | | | 1.57 | % | | | 1.60 | % | | | 1.60 | % | | | 1.68 | % |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | | 0.81 | %4 | | | 1.05 | % | | | 1.56 | % | | | 0.40 | % | | | 0.78 | % | | | 0.77 | % |
Portfolio turnover | | | 8 | %3 | | | 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.
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 Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 (Unaudited) | | | For The Year Ended December 31, 2017 | | | For The Period Ended December 31, 2016* | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 21.62 | | | $ | 19.14 | | | $ | 18.29 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
From Investment Operations: |
Net investment income | | | 0.01 | | | | 0.08 | 1 | | | 0.10 | 1 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | (0.09 | ) | | | 3.57 | | | | 1.70 | |
Total from investment operations | | | (0.08 | ) | | | 3.65 | | | | 1.80 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less Distributions: |
Distributions from net investment income | | | (0.58 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | — | |
Distributions from capital gains | | | — | | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.95 | ) |
Distributions from return of capital | | | — | | | | (0.70 | ) | | | — | |
Total distributions | | | (0.58 | ) | | | (1.17 | ) | | | (0.95 | ) |
|
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 20.96 | | | $ | 21.62 | | | $ | 19.14 | |
Total Return2 | | | (0.39 | )%3 | | | 19.37 | % | | | 9.65 | %3 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: |
Net assets, end of period (000) | | $ | 85 | | | $ | 39 | | | $ | 1 | |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | | | 2.20 | %4 | | | 2.17 | % | | | 2.27 | %4 |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | | 0.12 | %4 | | | 0.39 | % | | | 0.64 | %4 |
Portfolio turnover | | | 8 | %3 | | | 3 | % | | | 24 | %3 |
| * | For the period March 15, 2016 (commencement 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. |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
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 Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 | | | For the Year Ended December 31 | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | 2017 | | | 2016 | | | 2015 | | | 2014 | | | 2013 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 9.47 | | | $ | 9.33 | | | $ | 9.57 | | | $ | 9.62 | | | $ | 8.89 | | | $ | 10.08 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From Investment Operations: |
Net investment income | | | 0.15 | | | | 0.30 | | | | 0.31 | | | | 0.33 | | | | 0.35 | | | | 0.36 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | (0.16 | ) | | | 0.14 | | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | 0.73 | | | | (1.19 | ) |
Total from investment operations | | | (0.01 | ) | | | 0.44 | | | | 0.07 | | | | 0.28 | | | | 1.08 | | | | (0.83 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less Distributions: |
Distributions from net investment income | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) |
Total distributions | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) |
|
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 9.31 | | | $ | 9.47 | | | $ | 9.33 | | | $ | 9.57 | | | $ | 9.62 | | | $ | 8.89 | |
Total Return1 | | | (0.11 | )%2 | | | 4.75 | % | | | 0.64 | % | | | 3.01 | % | | | 12.35 | % | | | (8.39 | )% |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: |
Net assets, end of period (000) | | $ | 83,262 | | | $ | 99,159 | | | $ | 106,984 | | | $ | 102,805 | | | $ | 107,353 | | | $ | 111,850 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before expense reimbursement or recapture | | | 1.09 | %3,4 | | | 1.02 | %5 | | | 1.04 | % | | | 1.10 | %5 | | | 1.10 | % | | | 1.11 | % |
After expense reimbursement or recapture | | | 0.92 | %3,4 | | | 0.91 | %5 | | | 0.90 | % | | | 0.91 | %5 | | | 0.90 | % | | | 0.90 | % |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | | 3.22 | %3 | | | 3.16 | % | | | 3.17 | % | | | 3.50 | % | | | 3.78 | % | | | 3.78 | % |
Portfolio turnover | | | 0 | %2 | | | 5 | % | | | 10 | % | | | 11 | % | | | 7 | % | | | 19 | % |
| 1 | Calculation does not reflect sales load. |
| 4 | Includes interest expense of 0.02%. |
| 5 | Includes interest expense of 0.01%. |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
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 Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 (Unaudited) | | | For The Year Ended December 31, 2017 | | | For The Period Ended December 31, 2016* | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 9.45 | | | $ | 9.31 | | | $ | 9.59 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
From Investment Operations: |
Net investment income | | | 0.11 | | | | 0.22 | | | | 0.17 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | (0.16 | ) | | | 0.14 | | | | (0.28 | ) |
Total from investment operations | | | (0.05 | ) | | | 0.36 | | | | (0.11 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less Distributions: |
Distributions from net investment income | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) |
Total distributions | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) |
|
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 9.29 | | | $ | 9.45 | | | $ | 9.31 | |
Total Return1 | | | (0.53 | )%2 | | | 3.87 | % | | | (1.19 | )%2 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: |
Net assets, end of period (000) | | $ | 154 | | | $ | 80 | | | $ | 28 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before expense reimbursement or recapture | | | 1.94 | %3,4 | | | 1.87 | %5 | | | 1.89 | %3 |
After expense reimbursement or recapture | | | 1.77 | %3,4 | | | 1.76 | %5 | | | 1.75 | %3 |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | | 2.18 | %3 | | | 2.31 | % | | | 2.19 | %3 |
Portfolio turnover | | | 0 | %2 | | | 5 | % | | | 10 | %2 |
| * | For the period March 15, 2016 (commencement of operations) to December 31, 2016. |
| 1 | Calculation does not reflect CDSC. |
| 4 | Includes interest expense of 0.02%. |
| 5 | Includes interest expense of 0.01%. |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
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 Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 | | | For the Year Ended December 31 | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | 2017 | | | 2016 | | | 2015 | | | 2014 | | | 2013 | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 12.06 | | | $ | 11.72 | | | $ | 11.66 | | | $ | 12.23 | | | $ | 11.19 | | | $ | 12.24 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From Investment Operations: |
Net investment income | | | 0.26 | | | | 0.48 | | | | 0.46 | | | | 0.51 | | | | 0.53 | | | | 0.53 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | (0.28 | ) | | | 0.39 | | | | 0.13 | | | | (0.53 | ) | | | 1.10 | | | | (1.00 | ) |
Total from investment operations | | | (0.02 | ) | | | 0.87 | | | | 0.59 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | 1.63 | | | | (0.47 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less Distributions: |
Distributions from net investment income | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (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 | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.53 | ) | | | (0.53 | ) | | | (0.55 | ) | | | (0.59 | ) | | | (0.58 | ) |
|
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 11.77 | | | $ | 12.06 | | | $ | 11.72 | | | $ | 11.66 | | | $ | 12.23 | | | $ | 11.19 | |
Total Return1 | | | (0.18 | )%2 | | | 7.51 | % | | | 4.99 | % | | | (0.17 | )% | | | 14.79 | % | | | (3.97 | )% |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: |
Net assets, end of period (000) | | $ | 165,830 | | | $ | 205,138 | | | $ | 222,220 | | | $ | 201,718 | | | $ | 210,270 | | | $ | 212,201 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before expense reimbursement or recapture | | | 1.11 | %3,4 | | | 1.05 | % | | | 1.09 | % | | | 1.15 | % | | | 1.15 | % | | | 1.19 | % |
After expense reimbursement or recapture | | | 1.12 | %3,4 | | | 1.10 | % | | | 1.10 | % | | | 1.10 | % | | | 1.10 | % | | | 1.10 | % |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | | 4.55 | %3 | | | 4.00 | % | | | 3.75 | % | | | 4.24 | % | | | 4.44 | % | | | 4.47 | % |
Portfolio turnover | | | 0 | %2 | | | 0 | % | | | 4 | % | | | 9 | % | | | 9 | % | | | 25 | % |
| 1 | Calculation does not reflect sales load. |
| 4 | Includes interest expense of 0.02%. |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
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 Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 (Unaudited) | | | For The Year Ended December 31, 2017 | | | For The Period Ended December 31, 2016* | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 12.08 | | | $ | 11.73 | | | $ | 11.78 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
From Investment Operations: |
Net investment income | | | 0.23 | | | | 0.39 | | | | 0.28 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | (0.31 | ) | | | 0.39 | | | | 0.01 | |
Total from investment operations | | | (0.08 | ) | | | 0.78 | | | | 0.29 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less Distributions: |
Distributions from net investment income | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.39 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) |
Distributions from return of capital | | | — | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) |
Total distributions | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.43 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) |
|
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 11.78 | | | $ | 12.08 | | | $ | 11.73 | |
Total Return1 | | | (0.64 | )%2 | | | 6.77 | % | | | 2.43 | %2 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: |
Net assets, end of period (000) | | $ | 298 | | | $ | 132 | | | $ | 95 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before expense reimbursement or recapture | | | 1.86 | %3,4 | | | 1.80 | % | | | 1.84 | %3 |
After expense reimbursement or recapture | | | 1.87 | %3,4 | | | 1.85 | % | | | 1.85 | %3 |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | | 3.8 | %3 | | | 3.24 | % | | | 2.77 | %3 |
Portfolio turnover | | | 0 | %2 | | | 0 | % | | | 4 | %2 |
| * | For the period March 15, 2016 (commencement of operations) to December 31, 2016. |
| 1 | Calculation does not reflect CDSC. |
| 4 | Includes interest expense of 0.02%. |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
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 Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 | | | For the Year Ended December 31 | | | For the Period Ended December 31, | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | 2017 | | | 2016 | | | 2015 | | | 2014 | | | 2013* | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 9.87 | | | $ | 9.50 | | | $ | 9.16 | | | $ | 10.20 | | | $ | 9.62 | | | $ | 10.00 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income from Investment Operations: |
Net investment income | | | 0.19 | | | | 0.32 | | | | 0.19 | | | | 0.25 | | | | 0.39 | | | | 0.14 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | (0.30 | ) | | | 0.47 | | | | 0.58 | | | | (0.86 | ) | | | 0.73 | | | | (0.31 | ) |
Total income from investment operations | | | (0.11 | ) | | | 0.79 | | | | 0.77 | | | | (0.61 | ) | | | 1.12 | | | | (0.17 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less Distributions: |
Distributions from net investment income | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (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 | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.42 | ) | | | (0.43 | ) | | | (0.43 | ) | | | (0.54 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) |
|
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 9.56 | | | $ | 9.87 | | | $ | 9.50 | | | $ | 9.16 | | | $ | 10.20 | | | $ | 9.62 | |
Total Return1 | | | (1.10 | )%2 | | | 8.41 | % | | | 8.40 | % | | | (6.19 | )% | | | 11.74 | % | | | (1.63 | )%2 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: |
Net assets, end of period (000) | | $ | 34,835 | | | $ | 52,523 | | | $ | 57,829 | | | $ | 51,523 | | | $ | 30,470 | | | $ | 7,398 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before expense reimbursement or recapture | | | 1.28 | %3,4 | | | 1.15 | % | | | 1.22 | % | | | 1.28 | % | | | 1.66 | %5 | | | 2.72 | %3 |
After expense reimbursement or recapture | | | 1.27 | %3,4 | | | 1.25 | % | | | 1.25 | % | | | 1.25 | % | | | 1.26 | %5 | | | 1.50 | %3 |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | | 4.21 | %3 | | | 3.24 | % | | | 1.93 | % | | | 2.63 | % | | | 3.83 | % | | | 3.25 | %3 |
Portfolio turnover | | | 1 | %2 | | | 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. |
| 4 | Includes interest expense of 0.02%. |
| 5 | Includes interest expense of 0.01%. |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
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 Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 (Unaudited) | | | For The Year Ended December 31, 2017 | | | For The Period Ended December 31, 2016* | |
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | $ | 9.85 | | | $ | 9.48 | | | $ | 9.14 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
From Investment Operations: |
Net investment income | | | 0.17 | | | | 0.24 | | | | 0.18 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | (0.31 | ) | | | 0.47 | | | | 0.44 | |
Total from investment operations | | | (0.14 | ) | | | 0.71 | | | | 0.62 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less Distributions: |
Distributions from net investment income | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) |
Distributions from return of capital | | | — | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) |
Total distributions | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) |
|
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | $ | 9.55 | | | $ | 9.85 | | | $ | 9.48 | |
Total Return1 | | | (1.36 | )%2 | | | 7.61 | % | | | 6.59 | %2 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: |
Net assets, end of period (000) | | $ | 349 | | | $ | 285 | | | $ | 194 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Before expense reimbursement or recapture | | | 2.03 | %3,4 | | | 1.90 | % | | | 1.97 | %3 |
After expense reimbursement or recapture | | | 2.02 | %3,4 | | | 2.00 | % | | | 2.00 | %3 |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | | 3.46 | %3 | | | 2.50 | % | | | 0.65 | %3 |
Portfolio turnover | | | 1 | %2 | | | 6 | % | | | 12 | %2 |
| * | For the period March 15, 2016 (commencement of operations) to December 31, 2016. |
| 1 | Calculation does not reflect CDSC. |
| 4 | Includes interest expense of 0.02%. |
See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS | June 30, 2018 (UNAUDITED)
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-
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.) | June 30, 2018 (UNAUDITED)
the-counter market 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 June 30, 2018 is as follows:
| | Value Inputs | |
Real Estate Fund | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Investment Securities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 90,956,128 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 90,956,128 | |
Preferred Stocks | | | 3,309,679 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3,309,679 | |
Municipal Bonds | | | — | | | | 560,631 | | | | — | | | | 560,631 | |
Money Market | | | 57,652 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 57,652 | |
Total Investment Securities | | $ | 94,323,459 | | | $ | 560,631 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 94,884,090 | |
Other Financial Instruments (a) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Written Options | | | (2,600 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (2,600 | ) |
Total Investments | | $ | 94,320,859 | | | $ | 560,631 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 94,881,490 | |
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Value Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investment Securities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 97,968,984 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 97,968,984 | |
Preferred Stocks | | | 2,948,322 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,948,322 | |
Money Market | | | 176,730 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 176,730 | |
Total Investment Securities | | $ | 101,094,036 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 101,094,036 | |
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Municipal Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Municipal Bonds | | $ | — | | | $ | 84,022,465 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 84,022,465 | |
Total Investments | | $ | — | | | $ | 84,022,465 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 84,022,465 | |
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.) | June 30, 2018 (UNAUDITED)
| | Value Inputs | |
Income Fund | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Investment Securities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 12,799,118 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 12,799,118 | |
Preferred Stocks | | | 15,175,936 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 15,175,936 | |
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations | | | — | | | | 204,170 | | | | — | | | | 204,170 | |
Corporate Bonds | | | — | | | | 15,406,278 | | | | 364,779 | | | | 15,771,057 | |
Municipal Bonds | | | — | | | | 121,185,740 | | | | — | | | | 121,185,740 | |
Total Investments | | $ | 27,975,054 | | | $ | 136,796,188 | | | $ | 364,779 | | | $ | 165,136,021 | |
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Opportunity Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investment Securities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 6,724,201 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 6,724,201 | |
Preferred Stocks | | | 7,847,676 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 7,847,676 | |
Municipal Bonds | | | — | | | | 18,561,832 | | | | — | | | | 18,561,832 | |
Total Investments | | $ | 14,571,877 | | | $ | 20,612,825 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 35,184,702 | |
* | Refer to Schedule of Investments for sector/industry classification. |
(a) | Other Financial Instruments are derivative instruments not reflected on the Schedules of Investments, such as written option contracts. |
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:
● | Price given by pricing service |
● | Last quoted bid & asked price |
● | Third party bid & asked price |
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 June 30, 2018:
Quantitative Information about Significant Level 3 Fair Value Measurements |
Asset Category | | Fair Value At June 30, 2018 | | Valuation Techniques | | | Unobservable Input(s) | | | Range | |
Corporate Bonds | | $ | 364,779 | | | | 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, 2017 | | | Amortization/ Accretion | | | Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | Balance as of June 30, 2018 | |
Corporate Bonds | | $ | 395,775 | | | $ | (239 | ) | | $ | (30,757 | ) | | $ | 364,779 | |
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.) | June 30, 2018 (UNAUDITED)
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.
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 period ended June 30, 2018, was limited to written options.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.) | June 30, 2018 (UNAUDITED)
Following is a summary of how these derivatives are treated in the financial statements and their impact on the Funds:
| Statements of Assets and Liabilities | Statements of Operations |
Fund/Financial Instrument Type | Location of Asset/Liability Derivatives | Value | Location of Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized | Amount of Realized Gain (Loss) | Amount of Unrealized Gain (Loss) |
Real Estate Fund | | | | | |
Written Options (Equity Contracts) | Options written, at value | $(2,600) | Net realized gain from written option contracts | $4,318 | |
| | | Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on written option contracts | | $(1,910) |
Value Fund | �� | | | | |
Written Options (Equity Contracts) | Options written, at value | $— | Net realized gain from written option contracts | $7,985 | |
| | | Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on written option contracts | | $— |
Balance Sheet Offsetting Information – During the ordinary course of business, the Funds may enter into transactions subject to enforceable netting agreements or other similar arrangements (“netting agreements”). Generally, the right to offset in netting agreements allows a Fund to offset any exposure to a specific counterparty with any collateral received or delivered to that counterparty based on the terms of the agreement. Generally, a Fund manages its cash collateral and securities collateral on a counterparty basis. As of June 30, 2018, the Funds were not invested in any portfolio securities or derivatives that could be netted subject to netting arrangements. The following table provides a summary of amounts related to derivative instruments and amounts related to financial instruments and cash collateral not offset in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as of June 30, 2018.
| | | | | Amounts not Offset in Statements of Assets and Liabilities | | | |
Fund / Derivative | | Gross Amounts Presented in Statements of Assets and Liabilities | | | Financial Instruments | | Cash Collateral | | | Net Amount | |
Real Estate Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Written Options | | $ | (2,600 | ) | | $2,600 | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Note 4 – Purchases and Sales of Securities
Purchases and proceeds from the sales of securities for the period ended June 30, 2018, excluding short-term investments, were as follows:
Fund | | Purchases | | | Sales | |
Real Estate Fund | | $ | 2,510,102 | | | $ | 13,249,826 | |
Value Fund | | | 7,972,541 | | | | 7,788,924 | |
Municipal Fund | | | — | | | | 12,600,673 | |
Income Fund | | | 18,320 | | | | 32,963,917 | |
Opportunity Fund | | | 299,745 | | | | 15,906,299 | |
There were no purchases or sales of Long Term U.S. Government Obligations during the period ended June 30, 2018.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.) | June 30, 2018 (UNAUDITED)
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 | % | | $ | 455,425 | |
Value Fund | | | 0.97 | % | | | 491,352 | |
Municipal Fund | | | 0.60 | % | | | 270,501 | |
Income Fund | | | 0.60 | % | | | 546,927 | |
Opportunity Fund | | | 0.65 | % | | | 139,992 | |
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, 2019 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 period ended June 30, 2018, the Adviser waived advisory fees, or recaptured expenses as indicated:
Fund | | Class A | | | Class C | | | Fees Recouped (Waived) | |
Municipal Fund | | | 0.90% | | | | 1.75% | | | $ | (75,882 | ) |
Income Fund | | | 1.10% | | | | 1.85% | | | | 1,174 | |
Opportunity Fund | | | 1.25% | | | | 2.00% | | | | (2,157 | ) |
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 June 30, 2018, the Adviser may seek repayment of investment advisory fee waivers and expense reimbursements up to the amounts of $451,120, $45,155 and $15,747 from the Municipal Fund, Income Fund and Opportunity Fund, respectively, no later than June 30, 2021.
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 period ended June 30, 2018, the annual fee rate and the fees paid to the Distributor under the Plan were as follows:
| | Class A | | | Class C | |
Fund | | Annual Rate | | | Fees Paid | | | Annual Rate | | | Fees Paid | |
Real Estate Fund | | | 0.30% | | | $ | 140,732 | | | | 1.00% | | | $ | 404 | |
Value Fund | | | 0.30% | | | | 151,897 | | | | 1.00% | | | | 230 | |
Municipal Fund | | | 0.15% | | | | 67,536 | | | | 1.00% | | | | 599 | |
Income Fund | | | 0.25% | | | | 227,673 | | | | 1.00% | | | | 854 | |
Opportunity Fund | | | 0.25% | | | | 53,470 | | | | 1.00% | | | | 1,494 | |
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.) | June 30, 2018 (UNAUDITED)
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 period ended June 30, 2018, 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 | | $ | 130,520 | | | $ | 9 | |
Value Fund | | | 253,012 | | | | 179 | |
Municipal Fund | | | 93,582 | | | | — | |
Income Fund | | | 209,018 | | | | 10 | |
Opportunity Fund | | | 33,174 | | | | — | |
Certain Officers and Directors of the Company are “affiliated persons”, as that term is defined in the 1940 Act, of the 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 period ended June 30, 2018, the Funds were allocated $5,510 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 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.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.) | June 30, 2018 (UNAUDITED)
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, 2018, the Income Fund held illiquid restricted securities representing 1% of net assets, as listed below:
Issuer Description Corporate Bonds | | Acquisition Date | | | Principal Amount | | | Cost | | | Value | |
Exelon Generation Co. LLC, 5.60%, 06/15/42 | | | 7/12/2012 | | | $ | 400,000 | | | $ | 420,762 | | | $ | 364,779 | |
MetLife Capital Trust X, 9.25%, 04/08/38 | | | 6/4/2013 | | | $ | 1,500,000 | | | $ | 2,040,000 | | | $ | 2,040,000 | |
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 June 30, 2018, were as follows:
Fund | | | Gross Unrealized Appreciation | | | Gross Unrealized Depreciation | | | Net Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation)(a) | | | Cost Basis of Investments | |
| Real Estate Fund | | | $ | 26,936,959 | | | $ | (1,318,294 | ) | | $ | 25,618,665 | | | $ | 69,265,425 | |
| Value Fund | | | | 40,310,789 | | | | (920,727 | ) | | | 39,390,062 | | | | 61,703,974 | |
| Municipal Fund | | | | 2,757,394 | | | | (488,179 | ) | | | 2,269,215 | | | | 81,753,250 | |
| Income Fund | | | | 14,016,670 | | | | (3,540,409 | ) | | | 10,476,261 | | | | 154,659,760 | |
| Opportunity Fund | | | | 3,272,548 | | | | (461,373 | ) | | | 2,811,175 | | | | 32,373,527 | |
(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. |
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 | |
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.) | June 30, 2018 (UNAUDITED)
At December 31, 2017, the components of accumulated distributable earnings for each Fund on a tax basis were 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 | |
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 | |
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 – 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 period ended June 30, 2018, 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 June 30, 2018 | | $ | 3,000,000 | | | $ | 3,000,000 | | | $ | 1,445,930 | | | $ | 2,437,861 | | | $ | 2,902,059 | |
Average borrowings during period | | $ | 79,192 | | | | 53,320 | | | | 132,481 | | | | 264,280 | | | | 114,913 | |
Number of days outstanding* | | | 59 | | | | 40 | | | | 76 | | | | 74 | | | | 62 | |
Average interest rate during period | | | 3.338 | % | | | 3.294 | % | | | 3.369 | % | | | 3.311 | % | | | 3.304 | % |
Highest balance drawn during period | | $ | 260,079 | | | | 185,910 | | | | 829,954 | | | | 715,456 | | | | 317,277 | |
Highest balance interest rate | | | 3.602 | % | | | 3.602 | % | | | 3.602 | % | | | 3.602 | % | | | 3.602 | % |
Interest expense incurred | | $ | 2,686 | | | $ | 816 | | | $ | 9,269 | | | $ | 11,867 | | | $ | 4,243 | |
Interest rate at June 30, 2018 | | | 3.602 | % | | | 3.602 | % | | | 3.602 | % | | | 3.602 | % | | | 3.602 | % |
Balance outstanding at June 30, 2018 | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,554,070 | | | $ | 562,139 | | | $ | 97,941 | |
* | Number of days outstanding represents the total days during the period ended June 30, 2018 that each Fund utilized the line of credit. |
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT.) | June 30, 2018 (UNAUDITED)
Note 10 – 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.
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 11 – 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.
DISCLOSURE OF FUND EXPENSES (UNAUDITED)
FOR THE SIX MONTH PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2018 TO JUNE 30, 2018
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, January 1, 2018 to June 30, 2018.
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.
DISCLOSURE OF FUND EXPENSES (UNAUDITED) (CONT.)
FOR THE SIX MONTH PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2018 TO JUNE 30, 2018
| Beginning Account Value January 1, 2018 | Ending Account Value June 30, 2018 | Annualized Expense Ratio | Expenses Paid During the Period1 |
Spirit of America Real Estate Income and Growth Fund | | | |
Class A | Actual | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,005.20 | 1.54% | $ 7.66 |
| Hypothetical2 | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,017.16 | 1.54% | $ 7.70 |
Class C | Actual | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,001.40 | 2.24% | $ 11.12 |
| Hypothetical2 | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,013.69 | 2.24% | $ 11.18 |
Spirit of America Large Cap Value Fund | | | |
Class A | Actual | $ 1,000.00 | $ 999.50 | 1.50% | $ 7.44 |
| Hypothetical2 | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,017.36 | 1.50% | $ 7.50 |
Class C | Actual | $ 1,000.00 | $ 996.10 | 2.20% | $ 10.89 |
| Hypothetical2 | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,013.88 | 2.20% | $ 10.99 |
Spirit of America Municipal Tax Free Bond Fund | | | |
Class A | Actual | $ 1,000.00 | $ 998.90 | 0.92% | $ 4.56 |
| Hypothetical2 | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,020.23 | 0.92% | $ 4.61 |
Class C | Actual | $ 1,000.00 | $ 994.70 | 1.77% | $ 8.75 |
| Hypothetical2 | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,016.02 | 1.77% | $ 8.85 |
Spirit of America Income Fund | | | |
Class A | Actual | $ 1,000.00 | $ 998.20 | 1.12% | $ 5.55 |
| Hypothetical2 | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,019.24 | 1.12% | $ 5.61 |
Class C | Actual | $ 1,000.00 | $ 993.60 | 1.87% | $ 9.24 |
| Hypothetical2 | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,015.52 | 1.87% | $ 9.35 |
Spirit of America Income and Opportunity Fund | | | |
Class A | Actual | $ 1,000.00 | $ 989.00 | 1.27% | $ 6.26 |
| Hypothetical2 | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,018.50 | 1.27% | $ 6.36 |
Class C | Actual | $ 1,000.00 | $ 986.40 | 2.02% | $ 9.95 |
| Hypothetical2 | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,014.78 | 2.02% | $ 10.09 |
1 | Expenses are equal to each Fund’s annualized expense ratios, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). The annualized expense ratios reflect reimbursement/recoupment of expenses by the Funds’ Adviser for the period beginning January 1, 2018 to June 30, 2018. 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. |
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.
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Item 2. Code of Ethics. NOT APPLICABLE – disclosed with annual report
Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert. NOT APPLICABLE- disclosed with annual report
Item 4. Principle Accountant Fees and Services. NOT APPLICABLE – disclosed with annual report
Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Companies. NOT APPLICABLE – applies to listed companies only
Item 6. Schedule of Investments. Schedule filed with Item 1.
Item 7. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies. NOT APPLICABLE – applies to closed-end funds only
Item 8. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Investment Companies. NOT APPLICABLE – applies to closed-end funds only
Item 9. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers. NOT APPLICABLE – applies to closed-end funds only
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) Not Applicable – filed with annual report
(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. | |
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By (Signature and Title) | /s/ David Lerner | |
| David Lerner, Principal Executive Officer | |
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Date | 8/21/18 | |
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 | |
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Date | 8/21/18 | |
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By (Signature and Title | /s/ Alan P. Chodosh | |
| Alan P. Chodosh, Principal Financial Officer | |
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Date | 8/21/18 | |