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: | 811-02715 |
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Exact name of registrant as specified in charter: | Delaware Group® State Tax-Free Income Trust |
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Address of principal executive offices: | 610 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 |
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Name and address of agent for service: | David F. Connor, Esq. 610 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: | (800) 523-1918 |
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Date of fiscal year end: | August 31 |
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Date of reporting period: | February 29, 2024 |
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Item 1. Reports to Stockholders
Semiannual report
Fixed income mutual funds
Delaware Tax-Free Arizona Fund
Delaware Tax-Free California Fund
Delaware Tax-Free Colorado Fund
Delaware Tax-Free Idaho Fund
Delaware Tax-Free New York Fund
Delaware Tax-Free Pennsylvania Fund
February 29, 2024
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Table of contents
This semiannual report is for the information of Delaware Tax-Free Arizona Fund, Delaware Tax-Free California Fund, Delaware Tax-Free Colorado Fund, Delaware Tax-Free Idaho Fund, Delaware Tax-Free New York Fund, and Delaware Tax-Free Pennsylvania Fund shareholders, but it may be used with prospective investors when preceded or accompanied by the Delaware Fund fact sheet for the most recently completed calendar quarter. These documents are available at delawarefunds.com/literature.
Unless otherwise noted, views expressed herein are current as of February 29, 2024, and subject to change for events occurring after such date. These views are not intended to be investment advice, to forecast future events, or to guarantee future results.
The Funds are not FDIC insured and are not guaranteed. It is possible to lose the principal amount invested.
All third-party marks cited are the property of their respective owners.
© 2024 Macquarie Management Holdings, Inc.
Disclosure of Fund expenses
For the six-month period from September 1, 2023 to February 29, 2024 (Unaudited)
The investment objective of each Fund is to seek as high a level of current income exempt from federal income tax and from personal income taxes in the respective applicable state, as is consistent with preservation of capital.
As a shareholder of a Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments, reinvested dividends, or other distributions; redemption fees; and exchange fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and service (12b-1) fees; and other Fund expenses. The following examples are intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in a Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
The examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire six-month period from September 1, 2023 to February 29, 2024.
Actual expenses
The first section of the tables shown, “Actual Fund return,” provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this section of the table, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first section under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical example for comparison purposes
The second section of the tables shown, “Hypothetical 5% return,” provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Funds’ actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Funds’ actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in each Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the tables are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads), redemption fees, or exchange fees. Therefore, the second section of each table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher. The Funds’ expenses shown in the tables reflect fee waivers in effect and assume reinvestment of all dividends and distributions.
Disclosure of Fund expenses
For the six-month period from September 1, 2023 to February 29, 2024 (Unaudited)
Delaware Tax-Free Arizona Fund
Expense analysis of an investment of $1,000
| | Beginning | | | Ending | | | | | | Expenses | |
| | Account Value | | | Account Value | | | Annualized | | | Paid During Period | |
| | 9/1/23 | | | 2/29/24 | | | Expense Ratio | | | 9/1/23 to 2/29/24* | |
Actual Fund return† | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,073.40 | | | | 0.84% | | | | $4.33 | |
Class C | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,070.40 | | | | 1.59% | | | | 8.18 | |
Institutional Class | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,074.80 | | | | 0.59% | | | | 3.04 | |
Hypothetical 5% return (5% return before expenses) | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,020.69 | | | | 0.84% | | | | $4.22 | |
Class C | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,016.96 | | | | 1.59% | | | | 7.97 | |
Institutional Class | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,021.93 | | | | 0.59% | | | | 2.97 | |
Delaware Tax-Free California Fund
Expense analysis of an investment of $1,000
| | Beginning | | | Ending | | | | | | Expenses | |
| | Account Value | | | Account Value | | | Annualized | | | Paid During Period | |
| | 9/1/23 | | | 2/29/24 | | | Expense Ratio | | | 9/1/23 to 2/29/24* | |
Actual Fund return† | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,072.10 | | | | 0.80% | | | | $4.12 | |
Class C | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,067.10 | | | | 1.55% | | | | 7.97 | |
Institutional Class | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,072.50 | | | | 0.55% | | | | 2.83 | |
Hypothetical 5% return (5% return before expenses) | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,020.89 | | | | 0.80% | | | | $4.02 | |
Class C | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,017.16 | | | | 1.55% | | | | 7.77 | |
Institutional Class | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,022.13 | | | | 0.55% | | | | 2.77 | |
Delaware Tax-Free Colorado Fund
Expense analysis of an investment of $1,000
| | Beginning | | | Ending | | | | | | Expenses | |
| | Account Value | | | Account Value | | | Annualized | | | Paid During Period | |
| | 9/1/23 | | | 2/29/24 | | | Expense Ratio | | | 9/1/23 to 2/29/24* | |
Actual Fund return† | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,067.50 | | | | 0.82% | | | | $4.22 | |
Class C | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,063.40 | | | | 1.57% | | | | 8.05 | |
Institutional Class | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,068.80 | | | | 0.57% | | | | 2.93 | |
Hypothetical 5% return (5% return before expenses) | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,020.79 | | | | 0.82% | | | | $4.12 | |
Class C | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,017.06 | | | | 1.57% | | | | 7.87 | |
Institutional Class | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,022.03 | | | | 0.57% | | | | 2.87 | |
Delaware Tax-Free Idaho Fund
Expense analysis of an investment of $1,000
| | Beginning | | | Ending | | | | | | Expenses | |
| | Account Value | | | Account Value | | | Annualized | | | Paid During Period | |
| | 9/1/23 | | | 2/29/24 | | | Expense Ratio | | | 9/1/23 to 2/29/24* | |
Actual Fund return† | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,062.00 | | | | 0.86% | | | | $4.41 | |
Class C | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,057.00 | | | | 1.61% | | | | 8.23 | |
Institutional Class | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,062.20 | | | | 0.61% | | | | 3.13 | |
Hypothetical 5% return (5% return before expenses) | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,020.59 | | | | 0.86% | | | | $4.32 | |
Class C | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,016.86 | | | | 1.61% | | | | 8.07 | |
Institutional Class | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,021.83 | | | | 0.61% | | | | 3.07 | |
Disclosure of Fund expenses
For the six-month period from September 1, 2023 to February 29, 2024 (Unaudited)
Delaware Tax-Free New York Fund
Expense analysis of an investment of $1,000
| | Beginning | | | Ending | | | | | | Expenses | |
| | Account Value | | | Account Value | | | Annualized | | | Paid During Period | |
| | 9/1/23 | | | 2/29/24 | | | Expense Ratio | | | 9/1/23 to 2/29/24* | |
Actual Fund return† | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,068.30 | | | | 0.80% | | | | $4.11 | |
Class C | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,064.40 | | | | 1.55% | | | | 7.96 | |
Institutional Class | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,070.70 | | | | 0.55% | | | | 2.83 | |
Hypothetical 5% return (5% return before expenses) | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,020.89 | | | | 0.80% | | | | $4.02 | |
Class C | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,017.16 | | | | 1.55% | | | | 7.77 | |
Institutional Class | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,022.13 | | | | 0.55% | | | | 2.77 | |
Delaware Tax-Free Pennsylvania Fund
Expense analysis of an investment of $1,000
| | Beginning | | | Ending | | | | | | Expenses | |
| | Account Value | | | Account Value | | | Annualized | | | Paid During Period | |
| | 9/1/23 | | | 2/29/24 | | | Expense Ratio | | | 9/1/23 to 2/29/24* | |
Actual Fund return† | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,071.00 | | | | 0.84% | | | | $4.33 | |
Class C | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,065.60 | | | | 1.59% | | | | 8.17 | |
Institutional Class | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,072.30 | | | | 0.59% | | | | 3.04 | |
Hypothetical 5% return (5% return before expenses) | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,020.69 | | | | 0.84% | | | | $4.22 | |
Class C | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,016.96 | | | | 1.59% | | | | 7.97 | |
Institutional Class | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,021.93 | | | | 0.59% | | | | 2.97 | |
*“Expenses Paid During Period” are equal to the relevant Fund’s annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/366 (to reflect the one-half year period).
†Because actual returns reflect only the most recent six-month period, the returns shown may differ significantly from fiscal year returns.
In addition to the Funds’ expenses reflected above and on the previous pages, each Fund also indirectly bears its portion of the fees and expenses of any investment companies (Underlying Funds), in which it invests. The tables above and on the previous pages do not reflect the expenses of any Underlying Funds.
Security type / sector / state / territory allocations
Delaware Tax-Free Arizona Fund | As of February 29, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Sector designations may be different from the sector designations presented in other Fund materials.
Security type / sector | Percentage of net assets |
Municipal Bonds* | 96.06% | |
Education Revenue Bonds | 27.57% | |
Electric Revenue Bonds | 6.07% | |
Healthcare Revenue Bonds | 23.76% | |
Industrial Development Revenue/Pollution Control Revenue Bonds | 7.29% | |
Lease Revenue Bonds | 2.59% | |
Local General Obligation Bonds | 4.25% | |
Special Tax Revenue Bonds | 15.63% | |
State General Obligation Bond | 0.31% | |
Transportation Revenue Bonds | 5.41% | |
Water & Sewer Revenue Bonds | 3.18% | |
Short-Term Investments | 2.71% | |
Total Value of Securities | 98.77% | |
Receivables and Other Assets Net of Liabilities | 1.23% | |
Total Net Assets | 100.00% | |
*As of the date of this report, Delaware Tax-Free Arizona Fund held bonds issued by or on behalf of territories and the states of the US as follows:
State / territory | Percentage of net assets |
Arizona | 79.79% | |
Puerto Rico | 15.72% | |
US Virgin Islands | 0.55% | |
Total Value of Municipal Bonds | 96.06% | |
Security type / sector / state / territory allocations
Delaware Tax-Free California Fund | As of February 29, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Sector designations may be different from the sector designations presented in other Fund materials.
Security type / sector | Percentage of net assets |
Municipal Bonds* | 96.95% | |
Education Revenue Bonds | 20.31% | |
Electric Revenue Bonds | 3.00% | |
Healthcare Revenue Bonds | 13.68% | |
Housing Revenue Bonds | 3.70% | |
Industrial Development Revenue/Pollution Control Revenue Bonds | 12.00% | |
Lease Revenue Bonds | 3.33% | |
Local General Obligation Bonds | 4.25% | |
Pre-Refunded/Escrowed to Maturity Bonds | 2.11% | |
Special Tax Revenue Bonds | 13.58% | |
State General Obligation Bonds | 8.49% | |
Transportation Revenue Bonds | 10.90% | |
Water & Sewer Revenue Bonds | 1.60% | |
Short-Term Investments | 1.52% | |
Total Value of Securities | 98.47% | |
Receivables and Other Assets Net of Liabilities | 1.53% | |
Total Net Assets | 100.00% | |
*As of the date of this report, Delaware Tax-Free California Fund held bonds issued by or on behalf of territories and the states of the US as follows:
State / territory | Percentage of net assets |
California | 82.38% | |
Guam | 0.56% | |
Puerto Rico | 13.80% | |
US Virgin Islands | 0.21% | |
Total Value of Municipal Bonds | 96.95% | |
Security type / sector / state / territory allocations
Delaware Tax-Free Colorado Fund | As of February 29, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Sector designations may be different from the sector designations presented in other Fund materials.
Security type / sector | Percentage of net assets |
Municipal Bonds* | 95.83% | |
Education Revenue Bonds | 14.08% | |
Electric Revenue Bonds | 4.58% | |
Healthcare Revenue Bonds | 22.56% | |
Housing Revenue Bond | 1.23% | |
Industrial Development Revenue/Pollution Control Revenue Bonds | 4.64% | |
Lease Revenue Bonds | 2.38% | |
Local General Obligation Bonds | 8.71% | |
Pre-Refunded Bonds | 2.31% | |
Special Tax Revenue Bonds | 19.25% | |
State General Obligation Bonds | 0.80% | |
Transportation Revenue Bonds | 11.31% | |
Water & Sewer Revenue Bonds | 3.98% | |
Short-Term Investments | 3.77% | |
Total Value of Securities | 99.60% | |
Receivables and Other Assets Net of Liabilities | 0.40% | |
Total Net Assets | 100.00% | |
*As of the date of this report, Delaware Tax-Free Colorado Fund held bonds issued by or on behalf of territories and the states of the US as follows:
State / territory | Percentage of net assets |
Colorado | 77.87% | |
Guam | 1.13% | |
Puerto Rico | 16.60% | |
US Virgin Islands | 0.23% | |
Total Value of Municipal Bonds | 95.83% | |
Security type / sector / state / territory allocations
Delaware Tax-Free Idaho Fund | As of February 29, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Sector designations may be different from the sector designations presented in other Fund materials.
Security type / sector | Percentage of net assets |
Municipal Bonds* | 96.10% | |
Education Revenue Bonds | 23.49% | |
Electric Revenue Bonds | 2.28% | |
Healthcare Revenue Bonds | 13.15% | |
Housing Revenue Bonds | 4.71% | |
Industrial Development Revenue/Pollution Control Revenue Bonds | 4.53% | |
Lease Revenue Bonds | 11.44% | |
Local General Obligation Bonds | 9.36% | |
Pre-Refunded Bonds | 1.35% | |
Resource Recovery Revenue Bond | 0.32% | |
Special Tax Revenue Bonds | 21.04% | |
Transportation Revenue Bonds | 2.72% | |
Water & Sewer Revenue Bond | 1.71% | |
Short-Term Investments | 2.65% | |
Total Value of Securities | 98.75% | |
Receivables and Other Assets Net of Liabilities | 1.25% | |
Total Net Assets | 100.00% | |
*As of the date of this report, Delaware Tax-Free Idaho Fund held bonds issued by or on behalf of territories and the states of the US as follows:
State / territory | Percentage of net assets |
Idaho | 81.90% | |
Puerto Rico | 14.20% | |
Total Value of Municipal Bonds | 96.10% | |
Security type / sector / state / territory allocations
Delaware Tax-Free New York Fund | As of February 29, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Sector designations may be different from the sector designations presented in other Fund materials.
Security type / sector | Percentage of net assets |
Municipal Bonds* | 96.01% | |
Education Revenue Bonds | 17.80% | |
Electric Revenue Bonds | 5.94% | |
Healthcare Revenue Bonds | 8.73% | |
Housing Revenue Bonds | 3.11% | |
Industrial Development Revenue/Pollution Control Revenue Bonds | 8.83% | |
Lease Revenue Bonds | 6.36% | |
Local General Obligation Bonds | 3.26% | |
Pre-Refunded Bonds | 0.88% | |
Resource Recovery Revenue Bond | 0.57% | |
Special Tax Revenue Bonds | 25.35% | |
State General Obligation Bonds | 1.35% | |
Transportation Revenue Bonds | 11.37% | |
Water & Sewer Revenue Bonds | 2.46% | |
Short-Term Investments | 3.56% | |
Total Value of Securities | 99.57% | |
Receivables and Other Assets Net of Liabilities | 0.43% | |
Total Net Assets | 100.00% | |
*As of the date of this report, Delaware Tax-Free New York Fund held bonds issued by or on behalf of territories and the states of the US as follows:
State / territory | Percentage of net assets |
Guam | 0.62% | |
New York | 78.74% | |
Puerto Rico | 16.42% | |
US Virgin Islands | 0.23% | |
Total Value of Municipal Bonds | 96.01% | |
Security type / sector / state / territory allocations
Delaware Tax-Free Pennsylvania Fund | As of February 29, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Sector designations may be different from the sector designations presented in other Fund materials.
Security type / sector | Percentage of net assets |
Municipal Bonds* | 95.70% | |
Education Revenue Bonds | 10.47% | |
Electric Revenue Bonds | 0.63% | |
Healthcare Revenue Bonds | 31.19% | |
Housing Revenue Bonds | 3.24% | |
Industrial Development Revenue/Pollution Control Revenue Bonds | 9.33% | |
Lease Revenue Bonds | 0.73% | |
Local General Obligation Bonds | 3.85% | |
Pre-Refunded/Escrowed to Maturity Bonds | 1.01% | |
Special Tax Revenue Bonds | 17.09% | |
State General Obligation Bonds | 1.48% | |
Transportation Revenue Bonds | 16.11% | |
Water & Sewer Revenue Bond | 0.57% | |
Short-Term Investments | 2.55% | |
Total Value of Securities | 98.25% | |
Receivables and Other Assets Net of Liabilities | 1.75% | |
Total Net Assets | 100.00% | |
*As of the date of this report, Delaware Tax-Free Pennsylvania Fund held bonds issued by or on behalf of territories and the states of the US as follows:
State / territory | Percentage of net assets |
Pennsylvania | 78.04% | |
Puerto Rico | 16.34% | |
US Virgin Islands | 1.32% | |
Total Value of Municipal Bonds | 95.70% | |
Schedules of investments
Delaware Tax-Free Arizona Fund | February 29, 2024 (Unaudited) |
| | Principal | | | | |
| | amount° | | | Value (US $) | |
Municipal Bonds — 96.06% | | | | | | | | |
Education Revenue Bonds — 27.57% | | | | | | | | |
Arizona Industrial Development Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Academies of Math & Science Projects) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.00% 7/1/51 | | | 1,000,000 | | | $ | 1,010,610 | |
(ACCEL Schools Project) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 144A 5.25% 8/1/48 # | | | 350,000 | | | | 315,735 | |
(American Charter Schools Foundation Project) | | | | | | | | |
144A 6.00% 7/1/37 # | | | 250,000 | | | | 257,395 | |
144A 6.00% 7/1/47 # | | | 400,000 | | | | 406,812 | |
(Doral Academy of Nevada - Fire Mesa and Red Rock Campus Projects) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.00% 7/15/49 | | | 375,000 | | | | 361,470 | |
(Empower College Prep Project) | | | | | | | | |
144A 6.00% 7/1/49 # | | | 500,000 | | | | 500,850 | |
(Great Hearts Arizona Projects) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 2.25% 7/1/46 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 661,370 | |
Series A 2.375% 7/1/52 | | | 1,205,000 | | | | 744,244 | |
(KIPP NYC Public Charter Schools - Macombs Facility Project) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 4.00% 7/1/51 | | | 1,230,000 | | | | 1,070,961 | |
(Odyssey Preparatory Academy Project) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 144A 5.50% 7/1/52 # | | | 375,000 | | | | 357,908 | |
(Social Bonds - Equitable School) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 4.00% 11/1/50 | | | 1,600,000 | | | | 1,496,032 | |
Arizona State University Revenue System | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.00% 7/1/43 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,085,590 | |
City of Phoenix, Arizona Industrial Development Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Great Hearts Academic Project) | | | | | | | | |
5.00% 7/1/46 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 966,030 | |
Maricopa County, Arizona Industrial Development Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Arizona Autism Charter Schools Project) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 144A 5.00% 7/1/40 # | | | 250,000 | | | | 245,333 | |
(Choice Academies, Inc. Project) | | | | | | | | |
144A 5.75% 9/1/45 # | | | 1,225,000 | | | | 1,217,503 | |
(Creighton University Project) | | | | | | | | |
4.00% 7/1/50 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 950,770 | |
(Great Hearts Arizona Projects) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.00% 7/1/52 | | | 725,000 | | | | 734,236 | |
(Highland Prep Projects) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 4.00% 7/1/56 | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 1,766,900 | |
(Reid Traditional Schools Projects) | | | | | | | | |
5.00% 7/1/47 | | | 785,000 | | | | 788,014 | |
Schedules of investments
Delaware Tax-Free Arizona Fund
| | Principal | | | | |
| | amount° | | | Value (US $) | |
Municipal Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Education Revenue Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Pima County, Arizona Industrial Development Authority Education Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Edkey Charter Schools Project) | | | | | | | | |
144A 5.00% 7/1/55 # | | | 750,000 | | | $ | 669,390 | |
University of Arizona Board of Regents | | | | | | | | |
Series A 4.00% 6/1/44 | | | 475,000 | | | | 477,171 | |
| | | | | | | 16,084,324 | |
Electric Revenue Bonds — 6.07% | | | | | | | | |
Mesa, Arizona Utility System Revenue | | | | | | | | |
4.00% 7/1/42 | | | 550,000 | | | | 556,111 | |
Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.05% 7/1/42 ‡ | | | 55,000 | | | | 14,575 | |
Series AAA 5.25% 7/1/25 ‡ | | | 35,000 | | | | 9,275 | |
Series WW 5.00% 7/1/28 ‡ | | | 550,000 | | | | 145,750 | |
Series XX 4.75% 7/1/26 ‡ | | | 35,000 | | | | 9,275 | |
Series XX 5.75% 7/1/36 ‡ | | | 125,000 | | | | 33,125 | |
Series ZZ 4.75% 7/1/27 ‡ | | | 30,000 | | | | 7,950 | |
Series ZZ 5.25% 7/1/24 ‡ | | | 45,000 | | | | 11,925 | |
Salt River, Arizona Project Agricultural Improvement & Power District Electric System Revenue | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.00% 1/1/47 | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,657,290 | |
Series A 5.00% 1/1/50 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,096,230 | |
| | | | | | | 3,541,506 | |
Healthcare Revenue Bonds — 23.76% | | | | | | | | |
Arizona Health Facilities Authority Hospital System Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Scottsdale Lincoln Hospital Project) | | | | | | | | |
5.00% 12/1/42 | | | 500,000 | | | | 501,005 | |
Arizona Industrial Development Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Children's National Prince George's County Regional Medical Center) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 4.00% 9/1/46 | | | 2,250,000 | | | | 2,102,490 | |
(Great Lakes Senior Living Communities LLC Project First Tier) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.00% 1/1/54 | | | 145,000 | | | | 89,088 | |
(Great Lakes Senior Living Communities LLC Project Fourth Tier) | | | | | | | | |
144A 7.75% 1/1/54 # | | | 150,000 | | | | 67,488 | |
(Great Lakes Senior Living Communities LLC Project Second Tier) | | | | | | | | |
Series B 5.00% 1/1/49 | | | 55,000 | | | | 28,618 | |
| | Principal amount° | | | Value (US $) | |
Municipal Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Healthcare Revenue Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Arizona Industrial Development Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Great Lakes Senior Living Communities LLC Project Second Tier) | | | | | | | | |
Series B 5.125% 1/1/54 | | | 65,000 | | | $ | 32,985 | |
(Great Lakes Senior Living Communities LLC Project Third Tier) | | | | | | | | |
Series C 144A 5.00% 1/1/49 # | | | 500,000 | | | | 231,765 | |
(Phoenix Children's Hospital) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 4.00% 2/1/50 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 949,700 | |
Glendale, Arizona Industrial Development Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Glencroft Retirement Community Project) | | | | | | | | |
5.00% 11/15/36 | | | 150,000 | | | | 124,685 | |
5.25% 11/15/46 | | | 415,000 | | | | 311,677 | |
(Royal Oaks Inspirata Pointe Project) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.00% 5/15/56 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 850,580 | |
(Sun Health Services) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.00% 11/15/48 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 993,660 | |
(The Beatitudes Campus Project) | | | | | | | | |
5.00% 11/15/45 | | | 200,000 | | | | 164,342 | |
(The Terraces of Phoenix Project) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.00% 7/1/48 | | | 275,000 | | | | 245,173 | |
Maricopa County, Arizona Industrial Development Authority Health Facilities Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Banner Health) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 4.00% 1/1/41 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,002,290 | |
Series F 4.00% 1/1/45 | | | 1,750,000 | | | | 1,721,738 | |
Maricopa County, Arizona Industrial Development Authority Hospital Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(HonorHealth) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 3.00% 9/1/51 | | | 975,000 | | | | 719,462 | |
Maricopa County, Arizona Industrial Development Authority Senior Living Facility Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Christian Care Surprise Project) | | | | | | | | |
144A 6.00% 1/1/48 # | | | 405,000 | | | | 292,633 | |
Puerto Rico Industrial Tourist Educational Medical & Environmental Control Facilities Financing Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Hospital Auxilio Mutuo Obligated Group Project) | | | | | | | | |
4.00% 7/1/39 | | | 325,000 | | | | 305,659 | |
5.00% 7/1/30 | | | 105,000 | | | | 113,292 | |
Schedules of investments
Delaware Tax-Free Arizona Fund
| | Principal | | | | |
| | amount° | | | Value (US $) | |
Municipal Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Healthcare Revenue Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Tempe, Arizona Industrial Development Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Mirabella at ASU Project) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 144A 6.125% 10/1/52 # | | | 800,000 | | | $ | 484,016 | |
Yavapai County, Arizona Industrial Development Authority Hospital Facility | | | | | | | | |
(Yavapai Regional Medical Center) | | | | | | | | |
4.00% 8/1/43 | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,432,110 | |
Series A 5.25% 8/1/33 | | | 500,000 | | | | 500,220 | |
Yuma, Arizona Industrial Development Authority Hospital Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Yuma Regional Medical Center) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.00% 8/1/32 | | | 295,000 | | | | 296,469 | |
Series A 5.25% 8/1/32 | | | 300,000 | | | | 302,151 | |
| | | | | | | 13,863,296 | |
Industrial Development Revenue/Pollution Control | | | | | | | | |
Revenue Bonds — 7.29% | | | | | | | | |
Arizona Industrial Development Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Legacy Cares, Inc. Project) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 144A 6.00% 7/1/51 #, ‡ | | | 450,000 | | | | 27,000 | |
Series A 144A 7.75% 7/1/50 #, ‡ | | | 285,000 | | | | 17,100 | |
Chandler, Arizona Industrial Development Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Intel Corporation Project) | | | | | | | | |
Second Subseries 5.00% 9/1/52 (AMT) • | | | 750,000 | | | | 775,972 | |
Children's Trust Fund Revenue, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico | | | | | | | | |
(Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 8.21% 5/15/57 ^ | | | 15,000,000 | | | | 1,237,500 | |
Salt Verde, Arizona Financial Senior Gas Revenue | | | | | | | | |
5.00% 12/1/37 | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,196,000 | |
| | | | | | | 4,253,572 | |
Lease Revenue Bonds — 2.59% | | | | | | | | |
Arizona Game & Fish Department & Community Beneficial Interest Certificates | | | | | | | | |
(Administration Building Project) | | | | | | | | |
5.00% 7/1/32 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,001,140 | |
Tucson and Pima County, Arizona Industrial Development Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
Series A 4.70% 7/1/43 | | | 500,000 | | | | 508,595 | |
| | | | | | | 1,509,735 | |
| | Principal | | | | |
| | amount° | | | Value (US $) | |
Municipal Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Local General Obligation Bonds — 4.25% | | | | | | | | |
City of Goodyear, Arizona | | | | | | | | |
3.00% 7/1/39 | | | 750,000 | | | $ | 683,760 | |
Maricopa County, Arizona High School District No. 214 Tolleson Union High School | | | | | | | | |
(School Improvement Project) | | | | | | | | |
Series B 4.00% 7/1/37 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,021,970 | |
Maricopa County, Arizona Unified School District No. 95 Queen Creek | | | | | | | | |
(School Improvement Project) | | | | | | | | |
4.00% 7/1/35 | | | 500,000 | | | | 520,870 | |
Pinal County, Arizona Community College District | | | | | | | | |
4.00% 7/1/31 | | | 250,000 | | | | 256,335 | |
| | | | | | | 2,482,935 | |
Special Tax Revenue Bonds — 15.63% | | | | | | | | |
City of Bullhead, Arizona Excise Taxes Revenue | | | | | | | | |
2.55% 7/1/46 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 721,690 | |
4.00% 7/1/52 | | | 1,035,000 | | | | 974,908 | |
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico | | | | | | | | |
(Restructured) | | | | | | | | |
3.10% 11/1/43 • | | | 1,159,649 | | | | 679,844 | |
GDB Debt Recovery Authority of Puerto Rico Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Taxable) | | | | | | | | |
7.50% 8/20/40 | | | 1,871,473 | | | | 1,787,257 | |
Matching Fund Special Purpose Securitization, Virgin Islands | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.00% 10/1/32 | | | 300,000 | | | | 322,068 | |
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Capital Appreciation - Restructured) | | | | | | | | |
Series A-1 5.565% 7/1/51 ^ | | | 3,179,000 | | | | 767,983 | |
Series A-1 5.615% 7/1/46 ^ | | | 1,180,000 | | | | 384,161 | |
(Restructured) | | | | | | | | |
Series A-1 4.75% 7/1/53 | | | 2,485,000 | | | | 2,486,416 | |
Series A-2 4.329% 7/1/40 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 995,420 | |
| | | | | | | 9,119,747 | |
State General Obligation Bond — 0.31% | | | | | | | | |
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico | | | | | | | | |
(Restructured) | | | | | | | | |
Series A-1 4.00% 7/1/46 | | | 200,000 | | | | 180,760 | |
| | | | | | | 180,760 | |
Schedules of investments
Delaware Tax-Free Arizona Fund
| | Principal amount° | | | Value (US $) | |
Municipal Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Transportation Revenue Bonds — 5.41% | | | | | | | | |
City of Phoenix, Arizona Civic Improvement Airport Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Junior Lien) | | | | | | | | |
Series B 4.00% 7/1/37 (AMT) | | | 2,250,000 | | | $ | 2,267,730 | |
Series B 5.00% 7/1/49 (AMT) | | | 400,000 | | | | 412,432 | |
(Senior Lien) | | | | | | | | |
4.00% 7/1/48 (AMT) | | | 500,000 | | | | 475,695 | |
| | | | | | | 3,155,857 | |
Water & Sewer Revenue Bonds — 3.18% | | | | | | | | |
Goodyear, Arizona Water & Sewer Revenue Second Series 4.00% 7/1/45 (AGM) | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 986,270 | |
Mesa, Arizona Utility System Revenue | | | | | | | | |
4.00% 7/1/31 | | | 850,000 | | | | 867,697 | |
| | | | | | | 1,853,967 | |
Total Municipal Bonds (cost $58,965,173) | | | | | | | 56,045,699 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Short-Term Investments — 2.71% | | | | | | | | |
Variable Rate Demand Note — 2.71%¤ | | | | | | | | |
City of Phoenix, Arizona Health Care Facilities Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Mayo Clinic) Series B 3.50% 11/15/52 | | | | | | | | |
(SPA - Northern Trust) | | | 1,580,000 | | | | 1,580,000 | |
Total Short-Term Investments (cost $1,580,000) | | | | | | | 1,580,000 | |
Total Value of Securities—98.77% | | | | | | | | |
(cost $60,545,173) | | | | | | $ | 57,625,699 | |
| ° | Principal amount shown is stated in USD unless noted that the security is denominated in another currency. |
| # | Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. At February 29, 2024, the aggregate value of Rule 144A securities was $5,090,928, which represents 8.73% of the Fund’s net assets. See Note 7 in “Notes to financial statements.” |
| ‡ | Non-income producing security. Security is currently in default. |
| • | Variable rate investment. Rates reset periodically. Rate shown reflects the rate in effect at February 29, 2024. For securities based on a published reference rate and spread, the reference rate and spread are indicated in their descriptions. The reference rate descriptions (i.e. SOFR01M, SOFR03M, etc.) used in this report are identical for different securities, but the underlying reference rates may differ due to the timing of the reset period. Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current market conditions, or for mortgage-backed securities, are impacted by the individual mortgages which are paying off over time. These securities do not indicate a reference rate and spread in their descriptions. |
^ | Zero-coupon security. The rate shown is the effective yield at the time of purchase. |
| ¤ | Tax-exempt obligations that contain a floating or variable interest rate adjustment formula and an unconditional right of demand to receive payment of the unpaid principal balance plus accrued interest upon a short notice period (generally up to 30 days) prior to specified dates either from the issuer or by drawing on a bank letter of credit, a guarantee, or insurance issued with respect to such instrument. Each rate shown is as of February 29, 2024. |
Summary of abbreviations:
AGM – Insured by Assured Guaranty Municipal Corporation
AMT – Subject to Alternative Minimum Tax
KIPP – Knowledge is Power Program
LLC – Limited Liability Corporation
SOFR01M – Secured Overnight Financing Rate 1 Month
SOFR03M – Secured Overnight Financing Rate 3 Month
SPA – Stand-by Purchase Agreement
USD – US Dollar
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Schedules of investments
Delaware Tax-Free California Fund | February 29, 2024 (Unaudited) |
| | Principal amount° | | | Value (US $) | |
Municipal Bonds — 96.95% | | | | | | | | |
Education Revenue Bonds — 20.31% | | | | | | | | |
California Community College Financing Authority Student Housing Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Napa Valley College Project) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 144A 5.75% 7/1/60 # | | | 1,500,000 | | | $ | 1,523,640 | |
California Educational Facilities Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Art Center College of Design) | | | | | | | | |
Series 2018A 5.00% 12/1/48 | | | 250,000 | | | | 255,538 | |
(Loma Linda University) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.00% 4/1/47 | | | 1,700,000 | | | | 1,739,780 | |
(Stanford University) | | | | | | | | |
Series U-1 5.25% 4/1/40 | | | 1,840,000 | | | | 2,319,375 | |
Series V-1 5.00% 5/1/49 | | | 4,455,000 | | | | 5,440,312 | |
Series V-2 2.25% 4/1/51 | | | 1,130,000 | | | | 731,664 | |
California Enterprise Development Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Curtis School Foundation Project) | | | | | | | | |
4.00% 6/1/49 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 972,690 | |
(Heights Christian Schools Project) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 144A 6.375% 6/1/63 # | | | 1,480,000 | | | | 1,483,626 | |
California Municipal Finance Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Bella Mente Montessori Academy Project) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 144A 5.00% 6/1/48 # | | | 500,000 | | | | 464,175 | |
(Biola University) | | | | | | | | |
5.00% 10/1/39 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,034,220 | |
(California Baptist University) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 144A 5.00% 11/1/46 # | | | 500,000 | | | | 491,970 | |
Series A 144A 5.375% 11/1/40 # | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,007,720 | |
(CHF - Davis I, LLC - West Village Student Housing Project) | | | | | | | | |
4.00% 5/15/48 (BAM) | | | 300,000 | | | | 280,329 | |
5.00% 5/15/48 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,025,370 | |
(Emerson College) | | | | | | | | |
Series B 5.00% 1/1/32 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,042,470 | |
(Julian Charter School Project) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 144A 5.625% 3/1/45 # | | | 850,000 | | | | 810,280 | |
(Literacy First Charter Schools Project) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.00% 12/1/49 | | | 750,000 | | | | 753,705 | |
(Palmdale Aerospace Academy Project) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 144A 5.00% 7/1/46 # | | | 670,000 | | | | 636,252 | |
Series A 144A 5.00% 7/1/49 # | | | 300,000 | | | | 280,770 | |
(Southwestern Law School) | | | | | | | | |
4.00% 11/1/41 | | | 575,000 | | | | 546,520 | |
| | Principal amount° | | | Value (US $) | |
Municipal Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Education Revenue Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
California Municipal Finance Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(The Creative Center of Los Altos Project - Pinewood | | | | | | | | |
School and Oakwood School) | | | | | | | | |
Series B 144A 4.50% 11/1/46 # | | | 500,000 | | | $ | 430,425 | |
(The Learning Choice Academy) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 4.00% 7/1/31 | | | 90,000 | | | | 89,375 | |
California School Finance Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
Series A 144A 6.00% 6/1/63 # | | | 500,000 | | | | 501,690 | |
(Aspire Public School) | | | | | | | | |
144A 5.00% 8/1/41 # | | | 225,000 | | | | 226,429 | |
(Aspire Public Schools-Obligated Group) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 144A 5.00% 8/1/45 # | | | 715,000 | | | | 717,610 | |
(Aspire Public Schools-Obligated | | | | | | | | |
Group-Issue Number 3) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 144A 5.00% 8/1/40 # | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,021,000 | |
(Camino Nuevo Charter Academy - Obligated Group) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 144A 5.25% 6/1/53 # | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 997,670 | |
(Classical Academies Project) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 144A 5.00% 10/1/50 # | | | 250,000 | | | | 247,205 | |
(Encore Education Obligated Group) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 144A 5.00% 6/1/42 # | | | 500,000 | | | | 416,740 | |
(Escuela Popular Project) | | | | | | | | |
144A 6.50% 7/1/50 # | | | 250,000 | | | | 253,250 | |
(Granada Hills Charter Obligated Group) | | | | | | | | |
144A 5.00% 7/1/49 # | | | 1,725,000 | | | | 1,708,060 | |
(Green Dot Public Schools California Projects) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 144A 5.00% 8/1/48 # | | | 250,000 | | | | 250,530 | |
(Green Dot Public Schools Project) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 144A 5.00% 8/1/35 # | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,015,210 | |
(Grimmway Schools - Obligated Group) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 144A 5.00% 7/1/36 # | | | 500,000 | | | | 504,765 | |
(Harbor Springs Obligated Group) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 144A 5.625% 7/1/63 # | | | 700,000 | | | | 704,732 | |
(Hawking Steam Charter School Project) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 144A 5.50% 7/1/62 # | | | 775,000 | | | | 788,152 | |
(HTH Learning Project) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 144A 5.00% 7/1/49 # | | | 300,000 | | | | 285,504 | |
(ICEF - View Park Elementary & Middle Schools) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.625% 10/1/34 | | | 575,000 | | | | 577,179 | |
(John Adams Academies - Obligated Group) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 144A 5.00% 7/1/52 # | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 935,230 | |
(KIPP LA Projects) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 144A 5.125% 7/1/44 # | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,001,330 | |
Schedules of investments
Delaware Tax-Free California Fund
| | Principal amount° | | | Value (US $) | |
Municipal Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Education Revenue Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
California School Finance Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(KIPP Socal Projects) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 144A 5.00% 7/1/49 # | | | 1,000,000 | | | $ | 1,006,020 | |
(Partnerships To Uplift Communities Project) | | | | | | | | |
144A 5.25% 8/1/38 # | | | 500,000 | | | | 511,525 | |
144A 5.50% 8/1/47 # | | | 525,000 | | | | 535,789 | |
(Stem Preparatory Schools - Obligated Group) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 144A 5.00% 6/1/43 # | | | 280,000 | | | | 282,072 | |
Series A 144A 5.125% 6/1/53 # | | | 500,000 | | | | 495,460 | |
Series A 144A 5.375% 5/1/63 # | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,001,700 | |
California State University Systemwide Revenue | | | | | | | | |
Series A 3.00% 11/1/52 | | | 6,650,000 | | | | 5,223,974 | |
Regents of the University of California General Revenue | | | | | | | | |
Series BE 4.00% 5/15/50 | | | 1,950,000 | | | | 1,940,035 | |
Series BK 5.00% 5/15/52 | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,212,040 | |
Series BS 5.00% 5/15/44 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,158,640 | |
Regents of the University of California Limited Project Revenue | | | | | | | | |
Series Q 3.00% 5/15/51 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 796,500 | |
| | | | | | | 50,676,247 | |
Electric Revenue Bonds — 3.00% | | | | | | | | |
California Community Choice Financing Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Clean Energy Project) | | | | | | | | |
Series C 5.25% 1/1/54 • | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,116,940 | |
Guam Power Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Tax-Exempt Forward Delivery) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.00% 10/1/41 | | | 970,000 | | | | 1,019,926 | |
Los Angeles, California Department of Water & Power Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Power System) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.00% 7/1/42 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,046,780 | |
Series D 5.00% 7/1/26 | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,109,600 | |
Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.00% 7/1/42 ‡ | | | 350,000 | | | | 92,750 | |
Series A 5.05% 7/1/42 ‡ | | | 70,000 | | | | 18,550 | |
Series A 6.75% 7/1/36 ‡ | | | 185,000 | | | | 49,025 | |
Series AAA 5.25% 7/1/25 ‡ | | | 40,000 | | | | 10,600 | |
Series CCC 5.25% 7/1/27 ‡ | | | 325,000 | | | | 86,125 | |
Series TT 5.00% 7/1/32 ‡ | | | 340,000 | | | | 90,100 | |
Series TT 5.00% 7/1/37 ‡ | | | 1,165,000 | | | | 308,725 | |
| | Principal amount° | | | Value (US $) | |
Municipal Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Electric Revenue Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
Series WW 5.00% 7/1/28 ‡ | | | 470,000 | | | $ | 124,550 | |
Series WW 5.25% 7/1/33 ‡ | | | 335,000 | | | | 88,775 | |
Series WW 5.50% 7/1/38 ‡ | | | 730,000 | | | | 193,450 | |
Series XX 4.75% 7/1/26 ‡ | | | 45,000 | | | | 11,925 | |
Series XX 5.25% 7/1/40 ‡ | | | 230,000 | | | | 60,950 | |
Series XX 5.75% 7/1/36 ‡ | | | 150,000 | | | | 39,750 | |
Series ZZ 4.75% 7/1/27 ‡ | | | 35,000 | | | | 9,275 | |
Series ZZ 5.25% 7/1/24 ‡ | | | 55,000 | | | | 14,575 | |
| | | | | | | 7,492,371 | |
Healthcare Revenue Bonds — 13.68% | | | | | | | | |
California Educational Facilities Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Stanford University) | | | | | | | | |
Series V-2 5.00% 4/1/51 | | | 500,000 | | | | 610,600 | |
California Health Facilities Financing Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Cedars-Sinai Health System) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 3.00% 8/15/51 | | | 1,900,000 | | | | 1,517,606 | |
Series A 3.00% 8/15/51 (BAM) | | | 1,910,000 | | | | 1,590,973 | |
(Children's Hospital Los Angeles) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.00% 8/15/47 | | | 500,000 | | | | 506,770 | |
(Children's Hospital of Orange County) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 2.125% 11/1/41 | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 1,784,425 | |
(CommonSpirit Health) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 4.00% 4/1/45 | | | 1,280,000 | | | | 1,242,790 | |
Series A 4.00% 4/1/49 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 961,490 | |
(Episcopal Communities & Services) | | | | | | | | |
Series B 5.25% 11/15/58 | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 2,634,825 | |
(Kaiser Permanente) | | | | | | | | |
Series A-2 5.00% 11/1/47 | | | 3,400,000 | | | | 4,038,826 | |
Subordinate Series A-2 4.00% 11/1/44 | | | 1,150,000 | | | | 1,142,571 | |
(Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital At Stanford) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 4.00% 5/15/51 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 979,830 | |
California Municipal Finance Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Community Medical Centers) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.00% 2/1/47 | | | 1,200,000 | | | | 1,219,212 | |
(Eisenhower Medical Center) | | | | | | | | |
Series B 5.00% 7/1/37 | | | 250,000 | | | | 257,665 | |
Series B 5.00% 7/1/42 | | | 250,000 | | | | 255,030 | |
(Goodwill Industry of Sacramento Valley & Northern | | | | | | | | |
Nevada Project) | | | | | | | | |
5.00% 1/1/35 | | | 635,000 | | | | 544,030 | |
Schedules of investments
Delaware Tax-Free California Fund
| | Principal amount° | | | Value (US $) | |
Municipal Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Healthcare Revenue Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
California Municipal Finance Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Humangood California Obligated Group) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 4.00% 10/1/28 | | | 290,000 | | | $ | 293,286 | |
(Northbay Healthcare Group) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.25% 11/1/47 | | | 500,000 | | | | 495,285 | |
(Palomar Health Certificates) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.25% 11/1/52 (AGM) | | | 500,000 | | | | 560,870 | |
California Municipal Finance Authority Senior Living Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Mt. San Antonio Gardens Project) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 4.00% 11/15/52 | | | 750,000 | | | | 593,055 | |
Series A 4.00% 11/15/56 | | | 1,075,000 | | | | 831,480 | |
California Public Finance Authority Senior Living Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Enso Village Project - Green Bonds) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 144A 5.00% 11/15/46 # | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 873,450 | |
Series A 144A 5.00% 11/15/51 # | | | 500,000 | | | | 425,095 | |
Series A 144A 5.00% 11/15/56 # | | | 640,000 | | | | 534,438 | |
California Statewide Communities Development Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Adventist Health System/West) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 4.00% 3/1/48 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 922,280 | |
(Emanate Health) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 4.00% 4/1/45 | | | 500,000 | | | | 480,730 | |
(Enloe Medical Center) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.25% 8/15/52 (AGM) | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,189,640 | |
(Front Porch Communities and Services) | | | | | | | | |
4.00% 4/1/51 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 920,760 | |
(Huntington Memorial Hospital) | | | | | | | | |
4.00% 7/1/48 | | | 500,000 | | | | 495,160 | |
(John Muir Health) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.00% 8/15/51 | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,534,290 | |
(Marin General Hospital - Green Bonds) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 4.00% 8/1/45 | | | 500,000 | | | | 452,080 | |
(Redlands Community Hospital) | | | | | | | | |
5.00% 10/1/46 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,019,560 | |
Palomar Health, California Revenue | | | | | | | | |
5.00% 11/1/47 (AGM) | | | 500,000 | | | | 516,830 | |
Puerto Rico Industrial Tourist Educational Medical & Environmental Control Facilities Financing Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Hospital Auxilio Mutuo Obligated Group Project) | | | | | | | | |
5.00% 7/1/30 | | | 445,000 | | | | 480,142 | |
5.00% 7/1/32 | | | 900,000 | | | | 979,884 | |
| | Principal amount° | | | Value (US $) | |
Municipal Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Healthcare Revenue Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Washington Township Health Care District Revenue | | | | | | | | |
Series A 3.75% 7/1/31 | | | 255,000 | | | $ | 249,548 | |
| | | | | | | 34,134,506 | |
Housing Revenue Bonds — 3.70% | | | | | | | | |
California Housing Finance Agency Revenue | | | | | | | | |
Series 2019-2 Class A 4.00% 3/20/33 | | | 465,973 | | | | 466,966 | |
CSCDA Community Improvement Authority Essential Housing Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Jefferson-Anaheim) | | | | | | | | |
Series A-2 144A 3.125% 8/1/56 # | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,073,535 | |
(Parallel - Anaheim) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 144A 4.00% 8/1/56 # | | | 300,000 | | | | 250,419 | |
(Pasadena Portfolio) | | | | | | | | |
Series A-2 144A 3.00% 12/1/56 # | | | 3,510,000 | | | | 2,463,142 | |
Independent Cities, California Finance Authority Mobile Home Park Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Pillar Ridge) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.25% 5/15/44 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,002,580 | |
Series A 5.25% 5/15/49 | | | 1,200,000 | | | | 1,202,640 | |
Los Angeles, California Housing Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Union Portfolio Project) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 3.25% 6/1/35 | | | 250,000 | | | | 244,095 | |
Series A 4.00% 6/1/30 | | | 135,000 | | | | 141,205 | |
San Diego County, California Regional Airport Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Private Activity) | | | | | | | | |
Series B 5.00% 7/1/46 (AMT) | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,572,990 | |
Santa Clara County, California Multifamily Housing Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(RiverTown Apartments Project) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.85% 8/1/31 (AMT) | | | 805,000 | | | | 806,682 | |
| | | | | | | 9,224,254 | |
Industrial Development Revenue/Pollution Control | | | | | | | | |
Revenue Bonds — 12.00% | | | | | | | | |
California Community Choice Financing Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Clean Energy Project - Green Bonds) | | | | | | | | |
5.00% 5/1/54 • | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 2,685,000 | |
(Clean Energy Project) | | | | | | | | |
Series A-1 5.00% 12/1/53 • | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,573,995 | |
Series D 5.50% 5/1/54 • | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,127,840 | |
Schedules of investments
Delaware Tax-Free California Fund
| | Principal amount° | | | Value (US $) | |
Municipal Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Industrial Development Revenue/Pollution Control | | | | | | | | |
Revenue Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
California County Tobacco Securitization Agency Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Gold Country Settlement Funding Corporation) | | | | | | | | |
Series B-1 4.00% 6/1/49 | | | 40,000 | | | $ | 39,958 | |
(Stanislaus County Tobacco Funding Corporation) | | | | | | | | |
Series D 9.019% 6/1/55 ^ | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 79,040 | |
California Infrastructure & Economic Development Bank Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Brightline West Passenger Rail Project) | | | | | | | | |
144A 8.00% 1/1/50 (AMT) #, • | | | 1,250,000 | | | | 1,271,487 | |
California M-S-R Energy Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
Series C 6.50% 11/1/39 | | | 1,905,000 | | | | 2,449,201 | |
Series C 7.00% 11/1/34 | | | 300,000 | | | | 380,775 | |
California Pollution Control Financing Authority Revenue (Calplant I Project) | | | | | | | | |
144A 8.00% 7/1/39 (AMT) #, ‡ | | | 300,000 | | | | 4,050 | |
(Poseidon Resources (ChannelSide) LP Desalination Project) | | | | | | | | |
144A 5.00% 11/21/45 (AMT) # | | | 940,000 | | | | 940,498 | |
(Waste Management Project) | | | | | | | | |
Series A1 3.375% 7/1/25 (AMT) | | | 300,000 | | | | 300,744 | |
Children's Trust Fund Revenue, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico | | | | | | | | |
(Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 8.21% 5/15/57 ^ | | | 47,000,000 | | | | 3,877,500 | |
Golden State, California Tobacco Securitization Settlement Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Capital Appreciation) | | | | | | | | |
Subordinate Series B-2 4.959% 6/1/66 ^ | | | 9,450,000 | | | | 1,075,693 | |
(Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed) | | | | | | | | |
Series A-1 5.00% 6/1/51 | | | 3,500,000 | | | | 3,673,705 | |
Inland, California Empire Tobacco Securitization Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Capital Appreciation Turbo Asset-Backed) | | | | | | | | |
Series E 144A 8.596% 6/1/57 #, ^ | | | 8,500,000 | | | | 676,515 | |
Series F 144A 9.491% 6/1/57 #, ^ | | | 29,440,000 | | | | 1,915,955 | |
Long Beach, California Bond Finance Authority Natural Gas Purchase Revenue | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.50% 11/15/37 | | | 165,000 | | | | 189,260 | |
M-S-R Energy Authority, California Gas Revenue | | | | | | | | |
Series B 6.50% 11/1/39 | | | 750,000 | | | | 964,253 | |
| | Principal amount° | | | Value (US $) | |
Municipal Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Industrial Development Revenue/Pollution Control | | | | | | | | |
Revenue Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Southern California Public Power Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Natural Gas Project) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.00% 11/1/33 | | | 295,000 | | | $ | 318,376 | |
Tobacco Securitization Authority of Northern California Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Sacramento County) | | | | | | | | |
Series A Class 1 Senior 4.00% 6/1/49 | | | 1,200,000 | | | | 1,139,496 | |
Tobacco Securitization Authority of Southern California Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Capital Appreciation-2nd Subordinate Lien) | | | | | | | | |
Series C 7.028% 6/1/46 ^ | | | 16,770,000 | | | | 3,366,410 | |
(Capital Appreciation-3rd Subordinate Lien) | | | | | | | | |
Series D 7.487% 6/1/46 ^ | | | 5,270,000 | | | | 881,355 | |
| | | | | | | 29,931,106 | |
Lease Revenue Bonds — 3.33% | | | | | | | | |
California Municipal Finance Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Orange County Civic Center Infrastructure | | | | | | | | |
Improvement Program - Phase II) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.00% 6/1/43 | | | 750,000 | | | | 799,545 | |
California State Public Works Board Revenue | | | | | | | | |
Series E 3.00% 10/1/36 (AGM) | | | 1,525,000 | | | | 1,468,636 | |
(Green Bonds) | | | | | | | | |
Series D 4.00% 5/1/47 | | | 2,520,000 | | | | 2,535,599 | |
Irvine, California Facilities Financing Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Gateway Preserve Land Acquisition Project) | | | | | | | | |
4.25% 5/1/53 | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 2,508,550 | |
Oceanside, California Public Financing Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(EL Corazon Aquatics Center Project) | | | | | | | | |
4.00% 11/1/49 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,003,260 | |
| | | | | | | 8,315,590 | |
Local General Obligation Bonds — 4.25% | | | | | | | | |
Alameda, California Oakland Unified School District | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.25% 8/1/48 (AGM) | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,719,330 | |
Anaheim, California School District Capital Appreciation Election of 2002 | | | | | | | | |
4.58% 8/1/25 (NATL) ^ | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 954,530 | |
Bass Lake, California Joint Union Elementary School District Election of 2006 | | | | | | | | |
4.40% 8/1/45 (AGM) ^ | | | 2,025,000 | | | | 780,415 | |
Schedules of investments
Delaware Tax-Free California Fund
| | Principal amount° | | | Value (US $) | |
Municipal Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Local General Obligation Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Long Beach, California Community College District | | | | | | | | |
Series D 3.00% 8/1/38 | | | 1,250,000 | | | $ | 1,141,213 | |
Palomar Health, California | | | | | | | | |
Series B 4.00% 8/1/37 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,004,480 | |
San Bernardino and Los Angeles Counties, California Victor Valley Community College District Election of 2008 | | | | | | | | |
Series E 5.00% 8/1/51 | | | 1,445,000 | | | | 1,597,953 | |
San Bernardino County, California Oro Grande Elementary School District | | | | | | | | |
4.00% 9/15/32 | | | 300,000 | | | | 297,618 | |
San Diego County, California Certificates of Participation | | | | | | | | |
(County Public Health Laboratory and Capital Improvements) | | | | | | | | |
5.00% 10/1/53 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,111,220 | |
San Diego County, California Unified School District | | | | | | | | |
(Dedicated Unlimited Ad Valorem Property Tax Bonds) | | | | | | | | |
Series G-3 4.00% 7/1/53 | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,494,345 | |
San Francisco Bay Area, California Rapid Transit District Election of 2016 | | | | | | | | |
(Green Bonds) | | | | | | | | |
Series B-1 4.00% 8/1/44 | | | 500,000 | | | | 505,140 | |
| | | | | | | 10,606,244 | |
Pre-Refunded/Escrowed to Maturity Bonds — 2.11% | | | | | | | | |
California Health Facilities Financing Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Sutter Health) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.00% 8/15/43-25 § | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,028,900 | |
California Municipal Finance Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Retirement Housing Foundation Obligated Group) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.00% 11/15/32 | | | 425,000 | | | | 502,758 | |
California School Finance Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Aspire Public School) | | | | | | | | |
144A 5.00% 8/1/41-25 #, § | | | 25,000 | | | | 25,703 | |
Fresno, California Unified School District Election of 2016 | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.00% 8/1/41-26 § | | | 500,000 | | | | 529,690 | |
Golden State, California Tobacco Securitization Settlement Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Enhanced Asset-Backed) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.00% 6/1/45-25 § | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,026,750 | |
| | Principal amount° | | | Value (US $) | |
Municipal Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Pre-Refunded/Escrowed to Maturity Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
New Haven, California Unified School District | | | | | | | | |
Election of 2014 | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.00% 8/1/40-25 § | | | 1,000,000 | | | $ | 1,030,230 | |
San Francisco Bay Area, California Subordinate Toll Bridge Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
Series S-H 5.00% 4/1/44-29 § | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,129,030 | |
| | | | | | | 5,273,061 | |
Special Tax Revenue Bonds — 13.58% | | | | | | | | |
California State Public Works Board Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Various Capital Projects) | | | | | | | | |
Series B 4.00% 5/1/39 | | | 1,555,000 | | | | 1,632,672 | |
Series B 4.00% 5/1/46 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,009,900 | |
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Restructured) | | | | | | | | |
3.139% 11/1/43 • | | | 4,884,602 | | | | 2,863,598 | |
GDB Debt Recovery Authority of Puerto Rico Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Taxable) | | | | | | | | |
7.50% 8/20/40 | | | 6,553,179 | | | | 6,254,625 | |
Irvine, California Community Facilities District Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Great Park) | | | | | | | | |
4.00% 9/1/58 (BAM) | | | 750,000 | | | | 752,062 | |
5.25% 9/1/53 (BAM) | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,119,270 | |
Irvine, California Facilities Financing Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Irvine Great Park Infrastructure Project) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.00% 9/1/48 (BAM) | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,122,430 | |
Jurupa Valley, California Community Facilities District No. 36 Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Eastvale Area) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 4.125% 9/1/42 | | | 200,000 | | | | 190,856 | |
Series A 4.25% 9/1/47 | | | 300,000 | | | | 281,328 | |
Matching Fund Special Purpose Securitization, Virgin Islands | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.00% 10/1/32 | | | 500,000 | | | | 536,780 | |
Ontario, California Community Facilities District No. 28 Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(New Haven Facilities - Area A) | | | | | | | | |
5.00% 9/1/47 | | | 230,000 | | | | 234,720 | |
Orange County, California Community Facilities District No. 2023-1 Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Rienda Phase 2B) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.50% 8/15/53 | | | 500,000 | | | | 520,720 | |
Schedules of investments
Delaware Tax-Free California Fund
| | Principal amount° | | | Value (US $) | |
Municipal Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Special Tax Revenue Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Restructured) | | | | | | | | |
Series A-1 4.75% 7/1/53 | | | 2,780,000 | | | $ | 2,781,584 | |
Series A-1 5.00% 7/1/58 | | | 1,975,000 | | | | 1,989,793 | |
Series A-1 5.319% 7/1/51 ^ | | | 23,429,000 | | | | 5,659,978 | |
Series A-1 5.634% 7/1/46 ^ | | | 10,820,000 | | | | 3,522,559 | |
Series A-2 4.329% 7/1/40 | | | 1,595,000 | | | | 1,587,695 | |
Sacramento County, California Transient Occupancy Tax Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Convention Center Complex) | | | | | | | | |
Senior Series A 5.00% 6/1/38 | | | 500,000 | | | | 532,940 | |
Senior Series A 5.00% 6/1/48 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,042,430 | |
Tulare Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency Revenue | | | | | | | | |
Series A 4.00% 8/1/40 (BAM) | | | 250,000 | | | | 251,493 | |
| | | | | | | 33,887,433 | |
State General Obligation Bonds — 8.49% | | | | | | | | |
California State | | | | | | | | |
(Various Purpose) | | | | | | | | |
4.00% 8/1/36 | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,026,020 | |
4.00% 10/1/36 | | | 500,000 | | | | 527,515 | |
5.00% 4/1/32 | | | 2,520,000 | | | | 2,988,695 | |
5.00% 10/1/34 | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,609,240 | |
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico | | | | | | | | |
(Restructured) | | | | | | | | |
Series A-1 4.00% 7/1/41 | | | 1,901,743 | | | | 1,766,396 | |
Series A-1 4.00% 7/1/46 | | | 1,600,636 | | | | 1,446,655 | |
State of California | | | | | | | | |
(Various Purpose) | | | | | | | | |
3.00% 3/1/46 | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 2,493,570 | |
4.00% 9/1/42 | | | 1,750,000 | | | | 1,820,122 | |
5.00% 8/1/46 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,036,430 | |
5.25% 10/1/45 | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,471,870 | |
| | | | | | | 21,186,513 | |
Transportation Revenue Bonds — 10.90% | | | | | | | | |
California Municipal Finance Authority Senior Lien Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(LINXS APM Project) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 4.00% 12/31/47 (AMT) | | | 1,750,000 | | | | 1,557,028 | |
Series A 5.00% 12/31/43 (AMT) | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,000,070 | |
| | Principal amount° | | | Value (US $) | |
Municipal Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Transportation Revenue Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Foothill-Eastern, California Transportation Corridor Agency Toll Road Revenue | | | | | | | | |
Series B-1 3.95% 1/15/53 | | | 300,000 | | | $ | 278,265 | |
Series B-2 3.50% 1/15/53 (AGM) | | | 500,000 | | | | 439,080 | |
(Junior Lien) | | | | | | | | |
Series C 4.00% 1/15/43 | | | 2,275,000 | | | | 2,267,106 | |
(Senior Lien) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 4.00% 1/15/46 | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 1,945,900 | |
Long Beach, California Marina Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Alamitos Bay Marina Project) | | | | | | | | |
5.00% 5/15/45 | | | 500,000 | | | | 500,790 | |
Los Angeles, California Department of Airports Revenue | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.00% 5/15/33 (AMT) | | | 1,545,000 | | | | 1,713,312 | |
Series B 5.00% 5/15/46 (AMT) | | | 300,000 | | | | 303,900 | |
Series D 4.00% 5/15/41 (AMT) | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 2,975,460 | |
Series D 5.00% 5/15/36 (AMT) | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,013,330 | |
Series F 4.00% 5/15/49 (AMT) | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 1,902,580 | |
Series H 4.00% 5/15/47 (AMT) | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,447,110 | |
(Private Activity) | | | | | | | | |
Series G 5.00% 5/15/33 (AMT) | | | 220,000 | | | | 247,183 | |
Port Authority of Guam Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Governmental) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.00% 7/1/48 | | | 375,000 | | | | 381,908 | |
Sacramento County, California Airport System Revenue | | | | | | | | |
Series C 5.00% 7/1/39 (AMT) | | | 500,000 | | | | 522,420 | |
Subordinate Series B 5.00% 7/1/41 | | | 500,000 | | | | 514,370 | |
San Diego County, California Redevelopment Agency Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Centre City Redevelopment Project) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 6.40% 9/1/25 | | | 325,000 | | | | 325,845 | |
San Diego County, California Regional Airport Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
Series B 4.00% 7/1/56 (AMT) (BAM) | | | 690,000 | | | | 654,582 | |
San Francisco City & County, California Airports Commission Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(San Francisco International Airport) | | | | | | | | |
Second Series A 5.00% 5/1/34 (AMT) | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,078,920 | |
(San Francisco International Airport) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 4.00% 5/1/49 (AMT) | | | 2,025,000 | | | | 1,917,533 | |
Series E 4.00% 5/1/50 (AMT) | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 2,335,500 | |
San Jose, California Airport Revenue | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.00% 3/1/47 (AMT) | | | 200,000 | | | | 203,216 | |
Schedules of investments
Delaware Tax-Free California Fund
| | Principal amount° | | | Value (US $) | |
Municipal Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Transportation Revenue Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
San Jose, California Airport Revenue | | | | | | | | |
Series B 5.00% 3/1/36 | | | 575,000 | | | $ | 611,777 | |
Series B 5.00% 3/1/42 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,045,100 | |
| | | | | | | 27,182,285 | |
Water & Sewer Revenue Bonds — 1.60% | | | | | | | | |
Alameda and Contra Costa Counties, California East Bay Municipal Utility District Water System Revenue | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.00% 6/1/54 | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,230,800 | |
Arvin-Edison, California Water Storage District Revenue | | | | | | | | |
4.00% 5/1/40 | | | 315,000 | | | | 320,478 | |
California Pollution Control Financing Authority Water Furnishing Revenue Refunding Bonds | | | | | | | | |
(San Diego County Water Authority Desalination Project Pipeline) | | | | | | | | |
144A 5.00% 11/21/45 # | | | 250,000 | | | | 255,460 | |
Irvine, California Facilities Financing Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Irvine Great Park Infrastructure Project) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 4.00% 9/1/58 (BAM) | | | 1,205,000 | | | | 1,192,769 | |
| | | | | | | 3,999,507 | |
Total Municipal Bonds (cost $242,622,643) | | | | | | | 241,909,117 | |
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Short-Term Investments — 1.52% | | | | | | | | |
Variable Rate Demand Notes — 1.52%¤ | | | | | | | | |
California Statewide Communities Development Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego) | | | | | | | | |
Series B 3.40% 8/15/47 | | | | | | | | |
(LOC - Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.) | | | 1,800,000 | | | | 1,800,000 | |
Los Angeles, California Department of Water & Power Revenue | | | | | | | | |
Subordinate Series A-2 3.74% 7/1/45 | | | | | | | | |
(SPA - Barclays Bank) | | | 500,000 | | | | 500,000 | |
| | Principal amount° | | | Value (US $) | |
Short-Term Investments (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Variable Rate Demand Notes¤ (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Los Angeles, California Department of Water & Power Revenue | | | | | | | | |
Subordinate Series B-3 3.74% 7/1/34 | | | | | | | | |
(SPA - Barclays Bank) | | | 1,500,000 | | | $ | 1,500,000 | |
Total Short-Term Investments (cost $3,800,000) | | | | | | | 3,800,000 | |
Total Value of Securities—98.47% (cost $246,422,643) | | | | | | $ | 245,709,117 | |
° | Principal amount shown is stated in USD unless noted that the security is denominated in another currency. |
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# | Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. At February 29, 2024, the aggregate value of Rule 144A securities was $33,246,278, which represents 13.32% of the Fund’s net assets. See Note 7 in “Notes to financial statements.” |
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• | Variable rate investment. Rates reset periodically. Rate shown reflects the rate in effect at February 29, 2024. For securities based on a published reference rate and spread, the reference rate and spread are indicated in their descriptions. The reference rate descriptions (i.e. SOFR01M, SOFR03M, etc.) used in this report are identical for different securities, but the underlying reference rates may differ due to the timing of the reset period. Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current market conditions, or for mortgage-backed securities, are impacted by the individual mortgages which are paying off over time. These securities do not indicate a reference rate and spread in their descriptions. |
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‡ | Non-income producing security. Security is currently in default. |
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^ | Zero-coupon security. The rate shown is the effective yield at the time of purchase. |
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§ | Pre-refunded bonds. Municipal bonds that are generally backed or secured by US Treasury bonds. For pre-refunded bonds, the stated maturity is followed by the year in which the bond will be pre-refunded. See Note 7 in “Notes to financial statements.” |
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¤ | Tax-exempt obligations that contain a floating or variable interest rate adjustment formula and an unconditional right of demand to receive payment of the unpaid principal balance plus accrued interest upon a short notice period (generally up to 30 days) prior to specified dates either from the issuer or by drawing on a bank letter of credit, a guarantee, or insurance issued with respect to such instrument. Each rate shown is as of February 29, 2024. |
Summary of abbreviations:
AGM – Insured by Assured Guaranty Municipal Corporation
AMT – Subject to Alternative Minimum Tax
BAM – Insured by Build America Mutual Assurance
Schedules of investments
Delaware Tax-Free California Fund
Summary of abbreviations: (continued)
CHF – Collegiate Housing Foundation
CSCDA – California Statewide Communities Development Authority
ICEF – Inner City Education Foundation
KIPP – Knowledge is Power Program
LLC – Limited Liability Corporation
LOC – Letter of Credit
N.A. – National Association
NATL – Insured by National Public Finance Guarantee Corporation
SOFR01M – Secured Overnight Financing Rate 1 Month
SOFR03M – Secured Overnight Financing Rate 3 Month
SPA – Stand-by Purchase Agreement
USD – US Dollar
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Schedules of investments
Delaware Tax-Free Colorado Fund | February 29, 2024 (Unaudited) |
| | Principal amount° | | | Value (US $) | |
Municipal Bonds — 95.83% | | | | | | | | |
Education Revenue Bonds — 14.08% | | | | | | | | |
Board of Governors of the Colorado State University System Enterprise Revenue | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.00% 3/1/43 | | | 3,990,000 | | | $ | 4,690,006 | |
Series C 4.00% 3/1/47 | | | 1,065,000 | | | | 1,046,128 | |
Colorado Educational & Cultural Facilities Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Alexander Dawson School-Nevada Project) | | | | | | | | |
5.00% 5/15/29 | | | 1,230,000 | | | | 1,269,704 | |
(Aspen View Academy Project) | | | | | | | | |
4.00% 5/1/51 | | | 500,000 | | | | 402,685 | |
4.00% 5/1/61 | | | 750,000 | | | | 575,063 | |
(Charter School - Aspen Ridge School Project) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 144A 5.00% 7/1/36 # | | | 500,000 | | | | 499,960 | |
Series A 144A 5.25% 7/1/46 # | | | 1,350,000 | | | | 1,311,862 | |
(Charter School - Skyview Academy Project) | | | | | | | | |
144A 5.50% 7/1/49 # | | | 870,000 | | | | 870,322 | |
(Charter School Project) | | | | | | | | |
5.00% 7/15/37 | | | 1,150,000 | | | | 1,151,495 | |
(Community Leadership Academy, Inc. Second Campus Project) | | | | | | | | |
7.45% 8/1/48 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,001,110 | |
(Global Village Academy - Northglenn Project) | | | | | | | | |
144A 5.00% 12/1/50 # | | | 950,000 | | | | 804,137 | |
144A 5.00% 12/1/55 # | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 827,070 | |
(Golden View Classical Academy Project) | | | | | | | | |
Series 2022 4.00% 1/1/52 | | | 1,115,000 | | | | 888,744 | |
(Liberty Common Charter School Project) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.00% 1/15/39 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,000,330 | |
(Littleton Preparatory Charter School Project) | | | | | | | | |
5.00% 12/1/33 | | | 420,000 | | | | 420,164 | |
5.00% 12/1/42 | | | 540,000 | | | | 539,957 | |
(Loveland Classical Schools Project) | | | | | | | | |
144A 5.00% 7/1/36 # | | | 1,250,000 | | | | 1,264,100 | |
144A 5.00% 7/1/46 # | | | 500,000 | | | | 488,795 | |
(Pinnacle Charter School Project) | | | | | | | | |
5.00% 6/1/26 | | | 700,000 | | | | 705,397 | |
(Science Technology Engineering and Math School Project) | | | | | | | | |
5.00% 11/1/44 | | | 890,000 | | | | 884,633 | |
5.00% 11/1/54 | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,428,810 | |
(Skyview Academy Project) | | | | | | | | |
144A 5.375% 7/1/44 # | | | 860,000 | | | | 860,318 | |
Schedules of investments
Delaware Tax-Free Colorado Fund
| | Principal amount° | | | Value (US $) | |
Municipal Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Education Revenue Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Colorado Educational & Cultural Facilities Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(University of Denver Project) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 4.00% 3/1/35 | | | 400,000 | | | $ | 406,752 | |
Series A 4.00% 3/1/36 | | | 550,000 | | | | 557,931 | |
(University of Lab Charter School) | | | | | | | | |
144A 5.00% 12/15/45 # | | | 500,000 | | | | 500,755 | |
(Vail Mountain School Project) | | | | | | | | |
4.00% 5/1/46 | | | 80,000 | | | | 69,258 | |
5.00% 5/1/31 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,020,460 | |
University of Colorado | | | | | | | | |
(University Enterprise Refunding Revenue) | | | | | | | | |
Series C-4 4.00% 6/1/51 | | | 4,250,000 | | | | 4,177,240 | |
| | | | | | | 29,663,186 | |
Electric Revenue Bonds — 4.58% | | | | | | | | |
Colorado Springs Utilities System Refunding Revenue | | | | | | | | |
Series A 4.00% 11/15/50 | | | 2,035,000 | | | | 1,997,881 | |
Series B 5.25% 11/15/52 | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,219,540 | |
Guam Power Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Tax-Exempt Forward Delivery) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.00% 10/1/35 | | | 1,640,000 | | | | 1,791,405 | |
Loveland, Colorado Electric & Communications Enterprise Revenue | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.00% 12/1/44 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,049,530 | |
Platte River, Colorado Power Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
Series JJ 5.00% 6/1/27 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,045,350 | |
Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.05% 7/1/42 ‡ | | | 170,000 | | | | 45,050 | |
Series AAA 5.25% 7/1/25 ‡ | | | 95,000 | | | | 25,175 | |
Series CCC 5.25% 7/1/27 ‡ | | | 705,000 | | | | 186,825 | |
Series WW 5.00% 7/1/28 ‡ | | | 660,000 | | | | 174,900 | |
Series WW 5.25% 7/1/33 ‡ | | | 210,000 | | | | 55,650 | |
Series WW 5.50% 7/1/17 ‡ | | | 460,000 | | | | 120,750 | |
Series WW 5.50% 7/1/19 ‡ | | | 360,000 | | | | 94,500 | |
Series XX 4.75% 7/1/26 ‡ | | | 105,000 | | | | 27,825 | |
Series XX 5.25% 7/1/40 ‡ | | | 1,840,000 | | | | 487,600 | |
Series XX 5.75% 7/1/36 ‡ | | | 365,000 | | | | 96,725 | |
Series ZZ 4.75% 7/1/27 ‡ | | | 85,000 | | | | 22,525 | |
Series ZZ 5.00% 7/1/19 ‡ | | | 620,000 | | | | 162,750 | |
Series ZZ 5.25% 7/1/24 ‡ | | | 140,000 | | | | 37,100 | |
| | | | | | | 9,641,081 | |
| | Principal amount° | | | Value (US $) | |
Municipal Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Healthcare Revenue Bonds — 22.56% | | | | | | | | |
Colorado Health Facilities Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Aberdeen Ridge) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.00% 5/15/58 | | | 1,500,000 | | | $ | 934,695 | |
(AdventHealth Obligated Group) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 3.00% 11/15/51 | | | 6,325,000 | | | | 4,786,380 | |
Series A 4.00% 11/15/43 | | | 2,290,000 | | | | 2,248,482 | |
Series A 4.00% 11/15/50 | | | 6,015,000 | | | | 5,672,446 | |
(American Baptist) | | | | | | | | |
7.625% 8/1/33 | | | 150,000 | | | | 150,021 | |
8.00% 8/1/43 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 997,930 | |
(Bethesda Project) | | | | | | | | |
Series A-1 5.00% 9/15/48 | | | 2,250,000 | | | | 2,005,155 | |
(Cappella of Grand Junction Project) | | | | | | | | |
144A 5.00% 12/1/54 # | | | 2,220,000 | | | | 1,396,069 | |
(CommonSpirit Health) | | | | | | | | |
Series A-1 4.00% 8/1/37 | | | 1,885,000 | | | | 1,868,242 | |
Series A-1 4.00% 8/1/38 | | | 120,000 | | | | 118,661 | |
Series A-1 4.00% 8/1/44 | | | 300,000 | | | | 289,536 | |
Series A-2 4.00% 8/1/49 (BAM) | | | 3,670,000 | | | | 3,570,066 | |
Series A-2 5.00% 8/1/37 | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,599,105 | |
Series A-2 5.00% 8/1/39 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,295 | |
(Covenant Living Communities and Services) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 4.00% 12/1/40 | | | 1,250,000 | | | | 1,164,575 | |
(Covenant Retirement Communities, Inc.) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.00% 12/1/35 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,005,710 | |
(Craig Hospital Project) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.00% 12/1/47 | | | 1,830,000 | | | | 1,943,497 | |
(Frasier Project) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 4.00% 5/15/48 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 821,460 | |
(Intermountain Healthcare) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.00% 5/15/52 | | | 1,195,000 | | | | 1,277,276 | |
(Mental Health Center Denver Project) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.75% 2/1/44 | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,000,700 | |
(National Jewish Health Project) | | | | | | | | |
5.00% 1/1/27 | | | 300,000 | | | | 300,015 | |
(Parkview Medical Center, Inc. Project) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 4.00% 9/1/50 | | | 1,750,000 | | | | 1,647,170 | |
(Sanford) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.00% 11/1/44 | | | 3,410,000 | | | | 3,569,929 | |
(SCL Health System) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 4.00% 1/1/37 | | | 4,470,000 | | | | 4,583,895 | |
Schedules of investments
Delaware Tax-Free Colorado Fund
| | Principal amount° | | | Value (US $) | |
Municipal Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Healthcare Revenue Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Colorado Health Facilities Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Sunny Vista Living Center) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 144A 6.25% 12/1/50 # | | | 935,000 | | | $ | 633,500 | |
(Vail Valley Medical Center Project) | | | | | | | | |
5.00% 1/15/35 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,030,550 | |
(Valley View Hospital Association Project) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 4.00% 5/15/35 | | | 685,000 | | | | 694,926 | |
Denver, Colorado Health & Hospital Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
Series A 4.00% 12/1/39 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 928,710 | |
Series A 4.00% 12/1/40 | | | 250,000 | | | | 229,890 | |
Puerto Rico Industrial Tourist Educational Medical & | | | | | | | | |
Environmental Control Facilities Financing Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Hospital Auxilio Mutuo Obligated Group Project) | | | | | | | | |
4.00% 7/1/39 | | | 75,000 | | | | 70,537 | |
| | | | | | | 47,544,423 | |
Housing Revenue Bond — 1.23% | | | | | | | | |
Denver City & County, Colorado Housing Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Flo Senior Apartments Project) | | | | | | | | |
4.50% 7/1/41 | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 2,582,300 | |
| | | | | | | 2,582,300 | |
Industrial Development Revenue/Pollution Control | | | | | | | | |
Revenue Bonds — 4.64% | | | | | | | | |
Children's Trust Fund Revenue, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico | | | | | | | | |
(Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 8.21% 5/15/57 ^ | | | 52,100,000 | | | | 4,298,250 | |
City & County of Denver, Colorado Special Facilities Airport Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(United Airlines, Inc. Project) | | | | | | | | |
5.00% 10/1/32 (AMT) | | | 215,000 | | | | 214,983 | |
Public Authority for Colorado Energy Natural Gas Revenue | | | | | | | | |
6.50% 11/15/38 | | | 4,250,000 | | | | 5,255,975 | |
| | | | | | | 9,769,208 | |
Lease Revenue Bonds — 2.38% | | | | | | | | |
Colorado Higher Education Lease Purchase Financing Program Revenue | | | | | | | | |
4.00% 9/1/41 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,008,770 | |
| | Principal amount° | | | Value (US $) | |
Municipal Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Lease Revenue Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Colorado State Department of Transportation Certificates of Participation Revenue | | | | | | | | |
5.00% 6/15/34 | | | 660,000 | | | $ | 681,226 | |
5.00% 6/15/36 | | | 1,055,000 | | | | 1,085,426 | |
Denver, Colorado Health & Hospital Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(550 Acoma, Inc.) | | | | | | | | |
4.00% 12/1/38 | | | 750,000 | | | | 706,612 | |
State of Colorado Revenue | | | | | | | | |
4.00% 3/15/37 | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,540,455 | |
| | | | | | | 5,022,489 | |
Local General Obligation Bonds — 8.71% | | | | | | | | |
Adams & Weld Counties, Colorado School District No. 27J Brighton | | | | | | | | |
4.00% 12/1/46 | | | 1,370,000 | | | | 1,373,781 | |
Beacon Point, Colorado Metropolitan District | | | | | | | | |
5.00% 12/1/30 (AGM) | | | 1,130,000 | | | | 1,160,861 | |
Commerce City, Colorado Northern Infrastructure General Improvement District | | | | | | | | |
5.00% 12/1/32 (AGM) | | | 2,125,000 | | | | 2,126,360 | |
Denver City & County, Colorado School District No. 1 | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.00% 12/1/45 | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 5,553,000 | |
El Paso County School District No. 2 Harrison | | | | | | | | |
5.00% 12/1/38 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,077,550 | |
Grand River, Colorado Hospital District | | | | | | | | |
5.25% 12/1/35 (AGM) | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,066,620 | |
Jefferson County, Colorado School District No. R-1 | | | | | | | | |
5.25% 12/15/24 | | | 1,250,000 | | | | 1,269,300 | |
Verve, Colorado Metropolitan District No. 1 | | | | | | | | |
5.00% 12/1/51 | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 1,585,420 | |
Weld County, Colorado School District No. Re-1 | | | | | | | | |
5.00% 12/15/31 (AGM) | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,052,890 | |
Weld County, Colorado School District No. Re-3J | | | | | | | | |
5.00% 12/15/34 (BAM) | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,093,260 | |
| | | | | | | 18,359,042 | |
Pre-Refunded Bonds — 2.31% | | | | | | | | |
City of Commerce, Colorado Sales and Use Tax Revenue | | | | | | | | |
5.00% 8/1/44-24 (AGM) § | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,509,420 | |
Colorado Educational & Cultural Facilities Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Atlas Preparatory Charter School) | | | | | | | | |
144A 5.25% 4/1/45-25 #, § | | | 1,300,000 | | | | 1,327,014 | |
Schedules of investments
Delaware Tax-Free Colorado Fund
| | Principal amount° | | | Value (US $) | |
Municipal Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Pre-Refunded Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Colorado Health Facilities Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(NCMC Project) | | | | | | | | |
4.00% 5/15/32-26 § | | | 2,000,000 | | | $ | 2,036,120 | |
| | | | | | | 4,872,554 | |
Special Tax Revenue Bonds — 19.25% | | | | | | | | |
City & County of Denver, Colorado Dedicated Excise Tax Revenue | | | | | | | | |
Series A 4.00% 8/1/51 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 972,650 | |
Colorado Regional Transportation District Sales Tax Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(FasTracks Project) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.00% 11/1/30 | | | 670,000 | | | | 704,780 | |
Series A 5.00% 11/1/31 | | | 1,495,000 | | | | 1,571,828 | |
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico | | | | | | | | |
3.799% 11/1/51 • | | | 1,306,663 | | | | 602,698 | |
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Restructured) | | | | | | | | |
3.325% 11/1/43 • | | | 4,266,912 | | | | 2,501,477 | |
Denver, Colorado Convention Center Hotel Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
5.00% 12/1/40 | | | 2,660,000 | | | | 2,679,498 | |
Fountain Urban Renewal Authority, Colorado Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(South Academy Highlands Project) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.50% 11/1/44 | | | 1,375,000 | | | | 1,373,309 | |
GDB Debt Recovery Authority of Puerto Rico Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Taxable) | | | | | | | | |
7.50% 8/20/40 | | | 7,214,547 | | | | 6,889,892 | |
Lincoln Park Metropolitan District Douglas County, Colorado Revenue | | | | | | | | |
5.00% 12/1/46 (AGM) | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,039,580 | |
Matching Fund Special Purpose Securitization, Virgin Islands | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.00% 10/1/32 | | | 450,000 | | | | 483,102 | |
Plaza Metropolitan District No. 1, Colorado Revenue | | | | | | | | |
144A 5.00% 12/1/40 # | | | 1,265,000 | | | | 1,245,582 | |
Prairie Center Metropolitan District No. 3, Colorado Revenue | | | | | | | | |
Series A 144A 5.00% 12/15/41 # | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,003,780 | |
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Restructured) | | | | | | | | |
Series A-1 4.75% 7/1/53 | | | 3,986,000 | | | | 3,988,272 | |
Series A-1 5.00% 7/1/58 | | | 2,910,000 | | | | 2,931,796 | |
| | Principal amount° | | Value (US $) | |
Municipal Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | |
Special Tax Revenue Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | |
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Revenue | | | | | | | |
(Restructured) | | | | | | | |
Series A-1 5.696% 7/1/46 ^ | | | 10,000,000 | | $ | 3,255,600 | |
Series A-1 6.142% 7/1/51 ^ | | | 17,857,000 | | | 4,313,894 | |
Series A-2 4.536% 7/1/53 | | | 3,000,000 | | | 2,906,160 | |
Southlands Metropolitan District No. 1, Colorado | | | | | | | |
Revenue | | | | | | | |
Series A-1 5.00% 12/1/37 | | | 500,000 | | | 502,470 | |
Series A-1 5.00% 12/1/47 | | | 300,000 | | | 293,607 | |
Thornton, Colorado Development Authority Revenue | | | | | | | |
(East 144th Avenue & I-25 Project) | | | | | | | |
Series B 5.00% 12/1/35 | | | 485,000 | | | 489,248 | |
Series B 5.00% 12/1/36 | | | 810,000 | | | 817,031 | |
| | | | | | 40,566,254 | |
State General Obligation Bonds — 0.80% | | | | | | | |
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico | | | | | | | |
(Restructured) | | | | | | | |
Series A-1 4.00% 7/1/37 | | | 295,740 | | | 282,455 | |
Series A-1 4.00% 7/1/41 | | | 1,127,839 | | | 1,047,571 | |
Series A-1 4.00% 7/1/46 | | | 400,000 | | | 361,520 | |
| | | | | | 1,691,546 | |
Transportation Revenue Bonds — 11.31% | | | | | | | |
City & County of Denver, Colorado Airport System Revenue | | | | | | | |
Series A 4.00% 11/15/41 (AMT) | | | 710,000 | | | 704,079 | |
Series A 4.00% 12/1/43 (AMT) | | | 4,445,000 | | | 4,305,294 | |
Series A 4.00% 12/1/48 (AMT) | | | 400,000 | | | 375,732 | |
Series A 5.00% 11/15/30 (AMT) | | | 1,500,000 | | | 1,578,135 | |
Series A 5.00% 11/15/47 (AMT) | | | 1,000,000 | | | 1,058,470 | |
Series A 5.25% 12/1/43 (AMT) | | | 2,000,000 | | | 2,097,520 | |
Colorado High Performance Transportation Enterprise Revenue | | | | | | | |
(C-470 Express Lanes) | | | | | | | |
5.00% 12/31/56 | | | 3,250,000 | | | 3,257,312 | |
(U.S. 36 & I-25 Managed Lanes) | | | | | | | |
5.75% 1/1/44 (AMT) | | | 2,140,000 | | | 2,143,296 | |
Colorado Regional Transportation District Revenue | | | | | | | |
(Denver Transit Partners Eagle P3 Project) | | | | | | | |
Series A 3.00% 7/15/37 | | | 1,025,000 | | | 922,756 | |
Series A 4.00% 7/15/34 | | | 1,100,000 | | | 1,146,299 | |
Series A 4.00% 7/15/38 | | | 700,000 | | | 711,711 | |
Schedules of investments
Delaware Tax-Free Colorado Fund
| | Principal amount° | | Value (US $) | |
Municipal Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Transportation Revenue Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Colorado Regional Transportation District Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Denver Transit Partners Eagle P3 Project) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 4.00% 7/15/39 | | | 1,500,000 | | | $ | 1,518,405 | |
Series A 4.00% 7/15/40 | | | 2,815,000 | | | | 2,838,899 | |
Series A 5.00% 7/15/32 | | | 1,045,000 | | | | 1,163,472 | |
| | | | | | | 23,821,380 | |
Water & Sewer Revenue Bonds — 3.98% | | | | | | | | |
Arapahoe County, Colorado Water & Wastewater Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
4.00% 12/1/36 | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,096,330 | |
Douglas County, Colorado Centennial Water & Sanitation District Revenue | | | | | | | | |
4.00% 12/1/38 | | | 500,000 | | | | 510,100 | |
Guam Waterworks Authority Water & Wastewater System Revenue Refunding | | | | | | | | |
5.00% 7/1/37 | | | 575,000 | | | | 595,890 | |
Johnstown, Colorado Wastewater Revenue | | | | | | | | |
4.00% 12/1/51 | | | 2,875,000 | | | | 2,689,419 | |
Metro Wastewater Reclamation District, Colorado Revenue | | | | | | | | |
Series A 3.00% 4/1/38 | | | 1,620,000 | | | | 1,493,283 | |
| | | | | | | 8,385,022 | |
Total Municipal Bonds (cost $206,835,864) | | | | | | | 201,918,485 | |
| | Number of shares | | | | |
Short-Term Investments — 3.77% | | | | | | | | |
Money Market Mutual Funds — 0.36% | | | | | | | | |
Dreyfus Tax Exempt Cash Management - Institutional Shares (seven-day effective yield 3.11%) | | | 767,638 | | | | 767,556 | |
| | | | | | | 767,556 | |
| | Principal amount° | | | | |
Variable Rate Demand Notes — 3.41%¤ | | | | | | | | |
Colorado Educational & Cultural Facilities Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
Series A-12 3.70% 2/1/38 (LOC - Bank of America, N.A.) | | | 1,700,000 | | | | 1,700,000 | |
(National Jewish Federation Bond Program) Series F-2 3.65% 7/1/41 (LOC - TD Bank N.A.) | | | 3,475,000 | | | | 3,475,000 | |
| | Principal amount° | | Value (US $) | |
Variable Rate Demand Notes¤ (continued) | | | | | | | |
Colorado Health Facilities Authority Revenue | | | | | | | |
Series A 3.65% 12/1/52 | | | | | | | |
(LOC - TD Bank N.A.) | | | 2,000,000 | | $ | 2,000,000 | |
| | | | | | 7,175,000 | |
Total Short-Term Investments (cost $7,942,556) | | | | | | 7,942,556 | |
Total Value of Securities—99.60% (cost $214,778,420) | | | | | $ | 209,861,041 | |
| ° | Principal amount shown is stated in USD unless noted that the security is denominated in another currency. |
| # | Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. At February 29, 2024, the aggregate value of Rule 144A securities was $13,033,264, which represents 6.19% of the Fund’s net assets. See Note 7 in “Notes to financial statements.” |
| ‡ | Non-income producing security. Security is currently in default. |
| ^ | Zero-coupon security. The rate shown is the effective yield at the time of purchase. |
| § | Pre-refunded bonds. Municipal bonds that are generally backed or secured by US Treasury bonds. For pre-refunded bonds, the stated maturity is followed by the year in which the bond will be pre-refunded. See Note 7 in “Notes to financial statements.” |
| • | Variable rate investment. Rates reset periodically. Rate shown reflects the rate in effect at February 29, 2024. For securities based on a published reference rate and spread, the reference rate and spread are indicated in their descriptions. The reference rate descriptions (i.e. SOFR01M, SOFR03M, etc.) used in this report are identical for different securities, but the underlying reference rates may differ due to the timing of the reset period. Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current market conditions, or for mortgage-backed securities, are impacted by the individual mortgages which are paying off over time. These securities do not indicate a reference rate and spread in their descriptions. |
| ¤ | Tax-exempt obligations that contain a floating or variable interest rate adjustment formula and an unconditional right of demand to receive payment of the unpaid principal balance plus accrued interest upon a short notice period (generally up to 30 days) prior to specified dates either from the issuer or by drawing on a bank letter of credit, a guarantee, or insurance issued with respect to such instrument. Each rate shown is as of February 29, 2024. |
Summary of abbreviations:
AGM – Insured by Assured Guaranty Municipal Corporation
AMT – Subject to Alternative Minimum Tax
BAM – Insured by Build America Mutual Assurance
LOC – Letter of Credit
Schedules of investments
Delaware Tax-Free Colorado Fund
Summary of abbreviations: (continued)
N.A. – National Association
SOFR01M – Secured Overnight Financing Rate 1 Month
SOFR03M – Secured Overnight Financing Rate 3 Month
USD – US Dollar
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Schedules of investments
Delaware Tax-Free Idaho Fund | February 29, 2024 (Unaudited) |
| | Principal amount° | | | Value (US $) | |
Municipal Bonds — 96.10% | | | | | | | | |
Education Revenue Bonds — 23.49% | | | | | | | | |
Boise, Idaho State University Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(General Project) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.00% 4/1/47 | | | 500,000 | | | $ | 515,285 | |
Series A 5.00% 4/1/48 | | | 435,000 | | | | 451,234 | |
Idaho Housing & Finance Association Revenue | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.00% 6/1/50 | | | 1,275,000 | | | | 1,277,078 | |
(Alturas International Academy Project) | | | | | | | | |
4.00% 5/1/52 | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,290,765 | |
(Anser of Idaho Project) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 2.25% 5/1/51 | | | 1,165,000 | | | | 683,377 | |
Series A 3.00% 5/1/41 | | | 3,150,000 | | | | 2,541,294 | |
Series A 4.00% 5/1/56 | | | 1,585,000 | | | | 1,347,250 | |
(Compass Public Charter School Project) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 144A 6.00% 7/1/39 # | | | 370,000 | | | | 384,489 | |
Series A 144A 6.00% 7/1/49 # | | | 595,000 | | | | 610,857 | |
Series A 144A 6.00% 7/1/54 # | | | 570,000 | | | | 582,540 | |
(Compass Public Charter School) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 144A 5.00% 7/1/54 # | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 923,780 | |
(Gem Prep: Meridian Project) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 4.00% 5/1/57 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 833,920 | |
(Idaho Arts Charter School Project) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 4.00% 5/1/41 | | | 330,000 | | | | 316,655 | |
Series A 4.00% 5/1/50 | | | 520,000 | | | | 466,450 | |
Series A 4.00% 5/1/55 | | | 305,000 | | | | 266,863 | |
Series A 144A 5.00% 12/1/38 # | | | 2,050,000 | | | | 2,038,828 | |
Series A 144A 5.00% 12/1/46 # | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 958,020 | |
(Meridian South Charter School Project) | | | | | | | | |
144A 4.00% 5/1/46 # | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 752,540 | |
(North Star Charter School) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 6.75% 7/1/48 | | | 529,151 | | | | 537,326 | |
Series B 144A 4.88% 7/1/49 #, ^ | | | 2,888,155 | | | | 478,019 | |
(Sage International School of Boise Project) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 4.00% 5/1/50 | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 2,670,300 | |
Series A 4.00% 5/1/55 | | | 1,100,000 | | | | 954,459 | |
(Victory Charter School Project) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 144A 5.00% 7/1/39 # | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,506,000 | |
(White Pine Charter School Project) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.75% 5/1/58 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,052,270 | |
Idaho State University General Revenue | | | | | | | | |
Series A 4.00% 4/1/37 | | | 350,000 | | | | 359,790 | |
Series A 4.50% 4/1/52 | | | 1,750,000 | | | | 1,786,505 | |
Series A 5.25% 4/1/42 | | | 605,000 | | | | 675,428 | |
Schedules of investments
Delaware Tax-Free Idaho Fund
| | Principal amount° | | | Value (US $) | |
Municipal Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Education Revenue Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Idaho State University Revenue | | | | | | | | |
3.00% 4/1/49 | | | 1,700,000 | | | $ | 1,274,966 | |
The Regents of The University of Idaho General Revenue | | | | | | | | |
Series A 4.00% 4/1/45 (BAM) | | | 700,000 | | | | 701,939 | |
Series A 5.00% 4/1/35 (AGM) | | | 580,000 | | | | 661,397 | |
University of Idaho Revenue | | | | | | | | |
Unrefunded Series A 5.00% 4/1/41 | | | 680,000 | | | | 717,856 | |
| | | | | | | 29,617,480 | |
Electric Revenue Bonds — 2.28% | | | | | | | | |
Boise-Kuna, Idaho Irrigation District Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Idaho Arrowrock Hydroelectric Project) | | | | | | | | |
5.00% 6/1/34 | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,020,440 | |
Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.05% 7/1/42 ‡ | | | 75,000 | | | | 19,875 | |
Series AAA 5.25% 7/1/25 ‡ | | | 45,000 | | | | 11,925 | |
Series CCC 5.25% 7/1/27 ‡ | | | 345,000 | | | | 91,425 | |
Series WW 5.00% 7/1/28 ‡ | | | 320,000 | | | | 84,800 | |
Series WW 5.50% 7/1/38 ‡ | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 397,500 | |
Series XX 4.75% 7/1/26 ‡ | | | 50,000 | | | | 13,250 | |
Series XX 5.25% 7/1/40 ‡ | | | 595,000 | | | | 157,675 | |
Series XX 5.75% 7/1/36 ‡ | | | 175,000 | | | | 46,375 | |
Series ZZ 4.75% 7/1/27 ‡ | | | 40,000 | | | | 10,600 | |
Series ZZ 5.25% 7/1/24 ‡ | | | 60,000 | | | | 15,900 | |
| | | | | | | 2,869,765 | |
Healthcare Revenue Bonds — 13.15% | | | | | | | | |
Idaho Health Facilities Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Madison Memorial Hospital Project) | | | | | | | | |
5.00% 9/1/37 | | | 1,350,000 | | | | 1,359,936 | |
(St. Luke's Health System Project) | | | | | | | | |
3.00% 3/1/51 (BAM) | | | 3,300,000 | | | | 2,514,039 | |
4.00% 3/1/51 (BAM) | | | 2,210,000 | | | | 2,108,274 | |
Series A 3.00% 3/1/51 | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 2,169,750 | |
Series A 4.00% 3/1/46 | | | 500,000 | | | | 475,400 | |
(Trinity Health Credit Group) | | | | | | | | |
Series ID 4.00% 12/1/43 | | | 3,900,000 | | | | 3,843,840 | |
Series ID 5.00% 12/1/46 | | | 750,000 | | | | 770,363 | |
(Valley Vista Care Corporation) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 4.00% 11/15/27 | | | 575,000 | | | | 570,072 | |
Series A 5.25% 11/15/37 | | | 1,005,000 | | | | 853,908 | |
Series A 5.25% 11/15/47 | | | 1,130,000 | | | | 856,144 | |
| | Principal amount° | | | Value (US $) | |
Municipal Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Healthcare Revenue Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Idaho State Building Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Department of Health & Welfare Project) | | | | | | | | |
Series B 5.00% 9/1/43 | | | 1,000,000 | | | $ | 1,060,280 | |
| | | | | | | 16,582,006 | |
Housing Revenue Bonds — 4.71% | | | | | | | | |
Idaho Housing & Finance Association Multifamily Housing Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Sunset Landing Apartments Project) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 2.75% 7/1/40 | | | 1,300,000 | | | | 1,062,802 | |
Series A 3.125% 7/1/54 | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 1,477,940 | |
Idaho Housing & Finance Association Revenue | | | | | | | | |
Series A 4.50% 1/21/49 (GNMA) | | | 203,410 | | | | 203,478 | |
Idaho Housing & Finance Association Single Family Mortgage Revenue | | | | | | | | |
Series A 4.75% 1/1/48 (GNMA) | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,019,410 | |
Series C 3.00% 1/1/43 (FHA) | | | 425,000 | | | | 358,292 | |
Series C 4.80% 7/1/53 (GNMA) | | | 1,800,000 | | | | 1,816,416 | |
| | | | | | | 5,938,338 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Industrial Development Revenue/Pollution Control Revenue Bonds — 4.53% | | | | | | | | |
Children's Trust Fund Revenue, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico | | | | | | | | |
(Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 8.21% 5/15/57 ^ | | | 30,000,000 | | | | 2,475,000 | |
Nez Perce County, Idaho Pollution Control Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Potlatch Project) | | | | | | | | |
2.75% 10/1/24 | | | 1,250,000 | | | | 1,237,337 | |
Power County, Idaho Industrial Development Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(FMC Project) | | | | | | | | |
6.45% 8/1/32 (AMT) | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,006,720 | |
| | | | | | | 5,719,057 | |
Lease Revenue Bonds — 11.44% | | | | | | | | |
Boise, Idaho Urban Renewal Agency Revenue | | | | | | | | |
5.00% 12/15/31 | | | 750,000 | | | | 780,142 | |
5.00% 12/15/32 | | | 750,000 | | | | 779,535 | |
City of Idaho Falls, Annual Appropriation Certificates of Participation Revenue | | | | | | | | |
4.00% 9/15/39 | | | 1,050,000 | | | | 1,064,416 | |
Idaho Falls, Idaho Annual Appropriation Certificates of Participation Revenue | | | | | | | | |
144A 5.25% 5/15/51 # | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 1,976,980 | |
Schedules of investments
Delaware Tax-Free Idaho Fund
| | Principal amount° | | | Value (US $) | |
Municipal Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Lease Revenue Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Idaho Fish & Wildlife Foundation Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Idaho Department of Fish & Game Headquarters Office Project) | | | | | | | | |
4.00% 12/1/36 | | | 525,000 | | | $ | 541,301 | |
4.00% 12/1/39 | | | 1,540,000 | | | | 1,563,408 | |
4.00% 12/1/42 | | | 1,300,000 | | | | 1,304,888 | |
4.00% 12/1/44 | | | 250,000 | | | | 249,253 | |
(Idaho Department of Fish & Game Nampa Regional Office Project) | | | | | | | | |
5.00% 12/1/41 | | | 200,000 | | | | 214,202 | |
Idaho Housing & Finance Association Economic Development Facilities Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(TDF Facilities Project) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 6.50% 2/1/26 | | | 420,000 | | | | 420,634 | |
Series A 7.00% 2/1/36 | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,503,075 | |
Idaho Housing & Finance Association Revenue | | | | | | | | |
Series A 4.00% 7/15/39 | | | 2,735,000 | | | | 2,768,176 | |
Idaho State Building Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Department of Health & Welfare Project) | | | | | | | | |
Series B 4.00% 9/1/48 | | | 1,290,000 | | | | 1,260,072 | |
| | | | | | | 14,426,082 | |
Local General Obligation Bonds — 9.36% | | | | | | | | |
Ada & Boise Counties, Idaho Independent School District Boise City | | | | | | | | |
5.00% 8/1/34 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,054,060 | |
5.00% 8/1/35 | | | 1,160,000 | | | | 1,222,049 | |
5.00% 8/1/36 | | | 500,000 | | | | 525,605 | |
Canyon County, Idaho School District No. 139 Vallivue | | | | | | | | |
5.00% 9/15/42 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,127,430 | |
5.00% 9/15/43 | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,247,160 | |
(School Board Guaranteed) | | | | | | | | |
Series B 5.00% 9/15/24 | | | 1,480,000 | | | | 1,481,998 | |
City of Ketchum, Idaho | | | | | | | | |
2.125% 9/15/41 | | | 500,000 | | | | 361,015 | |
Idaho Bond Bank Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
Series A 4.00% 9/15/33 | | | 530,000 | | | | 548,380 | |
Series A 4.00% 9/15/37 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,016,580 | |
Series C 5.00% 9/15/42 | | | 500,000 | | | | 522,575 | |
Madison County, Idaho School District No. 321 Rexburg | | | | | | | | |
(Sales Tax & Credit Enhancement Guaranty) | | | | | | | | |
Series B 5.00% 9/15/31 | | | 600,000 | | | | 642,612 | |
| | Principal amount° | | | Value (US $) | |
Municipal Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Local General Obligation Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Nez Perce County, Idaho Independent School District No. 1 | | | | | | | | |
(Sales Tax & Credit Enhancement Guaranty) | | | | | | | | |
Series B 5.00% 9/15/36 | | | 1,000,000 | | | $ | 1,052,860 | |
| | | | | | | 11,802,324 | |
Pre-Refunded Bonds — 1.35% | | | | | | | | |
Ada & Canyon Counties, Idaho Joint School District No. 3 Kuna | | | | | | | | |
(Sales Tax & Credit Enhancement Guaranty) | | | | | | | | |
Series B 5.00% 9/15/35-27 § | | | 1,100,000 | | | | 1,175,185 | |
Idaho State Building Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(State Office Campus Project) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 4.00% 9/1/48-27 § | | | 500,000 | | | | 522,430 | |
| | | | | | | 1,697,615 | |
Resource Recovery Revenue Bond — 0.32% | | | | | | | | |
Idawy, Idaho Solid Waste District Revenue | | | | | | | | |
Series A 3.00% 1/1/50 | | | 550,000 | | | | 403,211 | |
| | | | | | | 403,211 | |
Special Tax Revenue Bonds — 21.04% | | | | | | | | |
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Revenue | | | | | | | | |
3.799% 11/1/51 • | | | 3,330,467 | | | | 1,536,178 | |
(Restructured) | | | | | | | | |
3.373% 11/1/43 • | | | 2,315,951 | | | | 1,357,726 | |
GDB Debt Recovery Authority of Puerto Rico Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Taxable) | | | | | | | | |
7.50% 8/20/40 | | | 4,455,307 | | | | 4,254,818 | |
Idaho Bond Bank Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
Series A 4.00% 9/15/39 | | | 230,000 | | | | 234,897 | |
Idaho Housing & Finance Association Sales Tax Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Transportation Expansion And Congestion Mitigation) | | | | | | | | |
5.00% 8/15/47 | | | 3,630,000 | | | | 3,997,102 | |
Series A 4.00% 8/15/48 | | | 2,370,000 | | | | 2,329,876 | |
Series A 5.25% 8/15/48 | | | 1,620,000 | | | | 1,824,865 | |
Idaho Water Resource Board Loan Program Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Ground Water Rights Mitigation) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.00% 9/1/32 | | | 3,565,000 | | | | 3,566,925 | |
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Restructured) | | | | | | | | |
Series A-1 4.55% 7/1/40 | | | 875,000 | | | | 881,781 | |
Series A-1 4.75% 7/1/53 | | | 3,045,000 | | | | 3,046,736 | |
Series A-1 5.00% 7/1/58 | | | 691,000 | | | | 696,176 | |
Schedules of investments
Delaware Tax-Free Idaho Fund
| | Principal amount° | | | Value (US $) | |
Municipal Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Special Tax Revenue Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Restructured) | | | | | | | | |
Series A-1 5.466% 7/1/46 ^ | | | 3,320,000 | | | $ | 1,080,859 | |
Series A-1 5.974% 7/1/51 ^ | | | 7,109,000 | | | | 1,717,392 | |
| | | | | | | 26,525,331 | |
Transportation Revenue Bonds — 2.72% | | | | | | | | |
City of Boise, Idaho Airport Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Employee Parking Facilities Project) | | | | | | | | |
Series B 4.00% 9/1/51 (AMT) | | | 1,955,000 | | | | 1,816,390 | |
(Public Parking Facilities Project) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.00% 9/1/51 | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,615,425 | |
| | | | | | | 3,431,815 | |
Water & Sewer Revenue Bond — 1.71% | | | | | | | | |
City of Boise, Idaho Water Renewal Revenue | | | | | | | | |
5.00% 9/1/51 | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,162,260 | |
| | | | | | | 2,162,260 | |
Total Municipal Bonds (cost $126,042,472) | | | | | | | 121,175,284 | |
| | Number of shares | | | |
Short-Term Investments — 2.65% | | | | | | | |
Money Market Mutual Funds — 2.65% | | | | | | | |
Dreyfus Tax Exempt Cash Management - Institutional Shares (seven-day effective yield 3.11%) | | | 3,341,946 | | | 3,341,598 | |
Total Short-Term Investments (cost $3,341,598) | | | | | | 3,341,598 | |
Total Value of Securities—98.75% (cost $129,384,070) | | | | | $ | 124,516,882 | |
| ° | Principal amount shown is stated in USD unless noted that the security is denominated in another currency. |
| # | Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. At February 29, 2024, the aggregate value of Rule 144A securities was $10,212,053, which represents 8.10% of the Fund’s net assets. See Note 7 in “Notes to financial statements.” |
| ^ | Zero-coupon security. The rate shown is the effective yield at the time of purchase. |
| ‡ | Non-income producing security. Security is currently in default. |
| § | Pre-refunded bonds. Municipal bonds that are generally backed or secured by US Treasury bonds. For pre-refunded bonds, the stated maturity is followed by the year in which the bond will be pre-refunded. See Note 7 in “Notes to financial statements.” |
| • | Variable rate investment. Rates reset periodically. Rate shown reflects the rate in effect at February 29, 2024. For securities based on a published reference rate and spread, the reference rate and spread are indicated in their descriptions. The reference rate descriptions (i.e. SOFR01M, SOFR03M, etc.) used in this report are identical for different securities, but the underlying reference rates may differ due to the timing of the reset period. Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current market conditions, or for mortgage-backed securities, are impacted by the individual mortgages which are paying off over time. These securities do not indicate a reference rate and spread in their descriptions. |
Summary of abbreviations:
AGM – Insured by Assured Guaranty Municipal Corporation
AMT – Subject to Alternative Minimum Tax
BAM – Insured by Build America Mutual Assurance
FHA – Federal Housing Administration
GNMA – Government National Mortgage Association
SOFR01M – Secured Overnight Financing Rate 1 Month
SOFR03M – Secured Overnight Financing Rate 3 Month USD – US Dollar
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Schedules of investments
Delaware Tax-Free New York Fund | February 29, 2024 (Unaudited) |
| | Principal amount° | | | Value (US $) | |
Municipal Bonds — 96.01% | | | | | | | | |
Education Revenue Bonds — 17.80% | | | | | | | | |
Buffalo & Erie County, New York Industrial Land Development Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Tapestry Charter School Project) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.00% 8/1/52 | | | 500,000 | | | $ | 466,285 | |
Build NYC, New York Resource Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Classical Charter Schools Project) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 4.75% 6/15/53 | | | 1,700,000 | | | | 1,672,103 | |
(East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School Project) | | | | | | | | |
144A 5.75% 6/1/62 # | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,024,090 | |
(Inwood Academy for Leadership Charter School Project) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 144A 5.50% 5/1/48 # | | | 500,000 | | | | 501,985 | |
(KIPP NYC Public School Facilities - Canal West Project) | | | | | | | | |
5.00% 7/1/35 | | | 530,000 | | | | 576,179 | |
5.00% 7/1/42 | | | 1,365,000 | | | | 1,425,210 | |
(Manhattan College Project) | | | | | | | | |
5.00% 8/1/47 | | | 500,000 | | | | 504,025 | |
(Metropolitan College of New York Project) | | | | | | | | |
5.50% 11/1/44 | | | 600,000 | | | | 360,000 | |
(Metropolitan Lighthouse Charter School Project) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 144A 5.00% 6/1/52 # | | | 250,000 | | | | 242,620 | |
(New Dawn Charter Schools Project) | | | | | | | | |
144A 5.75% 2/1/49 # | | | 500,000 | | | | 477,700 | |
(New World Preparatory Charter School Project) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 144A 4.00% 6/15/51 # | | | 315,000 | | | | 232,593 | |
Series A 144A 4.00% 6/15/56 # | | | 450,000 | | | | 321,719 | |
(The Packer Collegiate Institute Project) | | | | | | | | |
5.00% 6/1/40 | | | 750,000 | | | | 756,352 | |
Dutchess County, New York Local Development Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Vassar College Project) | | | | | | | | |
5.00% 7/1/36 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,055,630 | |
5.00% 7/1/37 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,051,970 | |
Hempstead Town, New York Local Development Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Hofstra University Project) | | | | | | | | |
5.00% 7/1/42 | | | 500,000 | | | | 518,975 | |
Madison County, New York Capital Resource Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Colgate University Refunding Project) | | | | | | | | |
Series B 5.00% 7/1/39 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,013,130 | |
| | Principal amount° | | | Value (US $) | |
Municipal Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Education Revenue Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Monroe County, New York Industrial Development Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(St. John Fisher College Project) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.50% 6/1/39 | | | 300,000 | | | $ | 301,179 | |
(True North Rochester Preparatory Charter School Project) | | | | | | | | |
144A 5.00% 6/1/50 # | | | 705,000 | | | | 705,557 | |
Series A 144A 5.00% 6/1/59 # | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 989,310 | |
(University of Rochester Project) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 4.00% 7/1/50 | | | 2,125,000 | | | | 2,066,052 | |
Series A 5.00% 7/1/53 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,089,730 | |
Nassau County, New York Local Economic Assistance Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Roosevelt Children's Academy Charter School Project) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.00% 7/1/55 | | | 1,750,000 | | | | 1,740,305 | |
New York City, New York Trust for Cultural Resources Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 4.00% 7/1/46 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 927,670 | |
New York State Dormitory Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Columbia University) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.00% 10/1/50 | | | 2,325,000 | | | | 2,790,535 | |
(Fordham University) | | | | | | | | |
5.00% 7/1/44 | | | 650,000 | | | | 652,288 | |
(New York University) | | | | | | | | |
5.50% 7/1/40 (AMBAC) | | | 740,000 | | | | 891,419 | |
New York State Dormitory Authority Revenue Non-State | | | | | | | | |
Supported Debt | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.00% 7/1/33 | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,092,260 | |
(Hudson City School District) | | | | | | | | |
Unrefunded Series A 5.625% 10/1/29 (AGC) | | | 375,000 | | | | 375,686 | |
(New York State University Dormitory Facilities) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.00% 7/1/37 | | | 2,200,000 | | | | 2,354,594 | |
(New York University) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.00% 7/1/39 | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,071,260 | |
(Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 144A 5.50% 12/1/46 # | | | 300,000 | | | | 282,549 | |
Saratoga County, New York Capital Resource Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Skidmore College Project) | | | | | | | | |
5.00% 7/1/43 | | | 3,570,000 | | | | 3,778,631 | |
5.00% 7/1/48 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,051,620 | |
Schedules of investments
Delaware Tax-Free New York Fund
| | Principal amount° | | | Value (US $) | |
Municipal Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Education Revenue Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
St. Lawrence County, New York Industrial Development | | | | | | | | |
Agency Civic Development Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(St. Lawrence University Project) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 4.00% 7/1/43 | | | 1,000,000 | | | $ | 1,003,260 | |
Tompkins County, New York Development Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Ithaca College Project) | | | | | | | | |
5.00% 7/1/34 | | | 750,000 | | | | 763,680 | |
Westchester County, New York Local Development Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Pace University) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.00% 5/1/34 | | | 1,725,000 | | | | 1,726,828 | |
Yonkers, New York Economic Development Educational Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Lamartine/Warburton LLC - Charter School of Educational Excellence Project) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.00% 10/15/49 | | | 795,000 | | | | 776,047 | |
Series A 5.00% 10/15/50 | | | 250,000 | | | | 242,823 | |
| | | | | | | 40,873,849 | |
Electric Revenue Bonds — 5.94% | | | | | | | | |
Build NYC, New York Resource Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Brooklyn Navy Yard Cogeneration Partners, L.P. Project) | | | | | | | | |
144A 5.25% 12/31/33 (AMT) # | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 913,570 | |
Guam Power Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Tax-Exempt Forward Delivery) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.00% 10/1/35 | | | 1,310,000 | | | | 1,430,939 | |
Long Island, New York Power Authority Electric System | | | | | | | | |
Revenue | | | | | | | | |
5.00% 9/1/37 | | | 450,000 | | | | 484,547 | |
5.00% 9/1/38 | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,145,900 | |
5.00% 9/1/42 | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,570,245 | |
Series B 5.00% 9/1/41 | | | 2,065,000 | | | | 2,142,747 | |
New York Power Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
4.00% 11/15/40 (AGM) | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,012,460 | |
Series A 5.125% 11/15/58 (AGM) | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,659,240 | |
New York State Power Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
Series A 4.00% 11/15/50 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 984,950 | |
Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.05% 7/1/42 ‡ | | | 65,000 | | | | 17,225 | |
Series A 6.75% 7/1/36 ‡ | | | 625,000 | | | | 165,625 | |
Series AAA 5.25% 7/1/25 ‡ | | | 35,000 | | | | 9,275 | |
Series TT 5.00% 7/1/32 ‡ | | | 1,120,000 | | | | 296,800 | |
| | Principal amount° | | | Value (US $) | |
Municipal Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Electric Revenue Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
Series WW 5.25% 7/1/33 ‡ | | | 195,000 | | | $ | 51,675 | |
Series WW 5.50% 7/1/17 ‡ | | | 420,000 | | | | 110,250 | |
Series WW 5.50% 7/1/19 ‡ | | | 330,000 | | | | 86,625 | |
Series XX 4.75% 7/1/26 ‡ | | | 40,000 | | | | 10,600 | |
Series XX 5.25% 7/1/40 ‡ | | | 1,430,000 | | | | 378,950 | |
Series ZZ 4.75% 7/1/27 ‡ | | | 30,000 | | | | 7,950 | |
Series ZZ 5.00% 7/1/19 ‡ | | | 570,000 | | | | 149,625 | |
Series ZZ 5.25% 7/1/24 ‡ | | | 50,000 | | | | 13,250 | |
| | | | | | | 13,642,448 | |
Healthcare Revenue Bonds — 8.73% | | | | | | | | |
Buffalo & Erie County, New York Industrial Land Development Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Catholic Health System Project) | | | | | | | | |
Series N 5.25% 7/1/35 | | | 250,000 | | | | 219,350 | |
Build NYC, New York Resource Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(The Children's Aid Society Project) | | | | | | | | |
4.00% 7/1/49 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 946,830 | |
Dutchess County, New York Local Development Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Nuvance Health) | | | | | | | | |
Series B 4.00% 7/1/49 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 901,220 | |
Guilderland, New York Industrial Development Agency Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Albany Place Development LLC Project) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 144A 5.875% 1/1/52 #, ‡ | | | 500,000 | | | | 300,000 | |
Monroe County, New York Industrial Development Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Rochester General Hospital Project) | | | | | | | | |
5.00% 12/1/36 | | | 405,000 | | | | 416,089 | |
5.00% 12/1/46 | | | 540,000 | | | | 546,577 | |
(Rochester Regional Health Project) | | | | | | | | |
Series D 4.00% 12/1/38 | | | 2,550,000 | | | | 2,485,434 | |
Nassau County, New York Local Economic Assistance Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Catholic Health Services of Long Island Obligated Group Project) | | | | | | | | |
5.00% 7/1/33 | | | 725,000 | | | | 727,364 | |
New York State Dormitory Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Maimonides Medical Center) | | | | | | | | |
3.00% 2/1/50 (FHA) | | | 3,135,000 | | | | 2,343,412 | |
(Montefiore Obligated Group) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 4.00% 8/1/38 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 971,710 | |
Schedules of investments
Delaware Tax-Free New York Fund
| | Principal amount° | | | Value (US $) | |
Municipal Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Healthcare Revenue Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
New York State Dormitory Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Montefiore Obligated Group) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 4.00% 9/1/45 | | | 2,000,000 | | | $ | 1,825,640 | |
Series A 4.00% 9/1/50 | | | 500,000 | | | | 439,235 | |
(Northwell Health Obligated Group) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.00% 5/1/52 | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,186,630 | |
New York State Dormitory Authority Revenue Non-State Supported Debt | | | | | | | | |
(NYU Hospitals Center) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 4.00% 7/1/40 | | | 465,000 | | | | 467,632 | |
(Orange Regional Medical Center Obligated Group) | | | | | | | | |
144A 5.00% 12/1/34 # | | | 800,000 | | | | 755,272 | |
New York State Dormitory Authority Revenue Non-State Supported Debt Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Orange Regional Medical Center Obligated Group) | | | | | | | | |
144A 5.00% 12/1/45 # | | | 700,000 | | | | 659,624 | |
Orange County, New York Funding Assisted Living Residence Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(The Hamlet at Wallkill Assisted Living Project) | | | | | | | | |
6.50% 1/1/46 | | | 300,000 | | | | 242,094 | |
Puerto Rico Industrial, Tourist, Educational, Medical & | | | | | | | | |
Environmental Control Facilities Financing Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Hospital Auxilio Mutuo Obligated Group Project) | | | | | | | | |
4.00% 7/1/36 | | | 400,000 | | | | 385,228 | |
Southold, New York Local Development Revenue (Peconic Landing at Southold Project) | | | | | | | | |
5.00% 12/1/45 | | | 750,000 | | | | 712,740 | |
Westchester County, New York Local Development Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Purchase Senior Learning Community, Inc. Project) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 144A 5.00% 7/1/46 # | | | 615,000 | | | | 590,966 | |
Series A 144A 5.00% 7/1/56 # | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 931,870 | |
| | | | | | | 20,054,917 | |
Housing Revenue Bonds — 3.11% | | | | | | | | |
New York City, New York Housing Development Revenue | | | | | | | | |
4.80% 2/1/53 | | | 1,750,000 | | | | 1,792,315 | |
(Sustainable Development Bonds) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.00% 5/1/63 | | | 2,125,000 | | | | 2,228,041 | |
Series B-1 5.30% 11/1/53 | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,098,800 | |
| | Principal amount° | | | Value (US $) | |
Municipal Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Housing Revenue Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
New York State Mortgage Agency Homeowner Revenue | | | | | | | | |
Series 250 4.80% 10/1/48 | | | 1,000,000 | | | $ | 1,021,810 | |
| | | | | | | 7,140,966 | |
Industrial Development Revenue/Pollution Control | | | | | | | | |
Revenue Bonds — 8.83% | | | | | | | | |
Children's Trust Fund Revenue, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico | | | | | | | | |
(Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 8.21% 5/15/57 ^ | | | 48,900,000 | | | | 4,034,250 | |
Erie County, New York Tobacco Asset Securitization Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Capital Appreciation-Asset-Backed) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 144A 9.23% 6/1/60 #, ^ | | | 65,350,000 | | | | 4,300,030 | |
New York City, New York Industrial Development Agency Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Queens Baseball Stadium Project) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 3.00% 1/1/46 (AGM) | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 1,591,320 | |
(Yankee Stadium Project) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 3.00% 3/1/40 (AGM) | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 865,090 | |
Series A 4.00% 3/1/45 (AGM) | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 979,740 | |
New York Counties Tobacco Trust V Pass-Through Revenue | | | | | | | | |
Series 4B 144A 0.971% 6/1/60 #, ¨, ^ | | | 39,000,000 | | | | 1,909,050 | |
New York Transportation Development Special Facilities Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Delta Airlines - LaGuardia Airport Terminals C&D | | | | | | | | |
Redevelopment Project) | | | | | | | | |
5.00% 1/1/36 (AMT) | | | 2,015,000 | | | | 2,074,885 | |
(Terminal 4 John F. Kennedy International Airport Project) | | | | | | | | |
5.00% 12/1/38 (AMT) | | | 340,000 | | | | 361,189 | |
Suffolk County, New York Tobacco Asset Securitization Revenue | | | | | | | | |
Senior Series A-2 4.00% 6/1/50 | | | 1,595,000 | | | | 1,489,108 | |
TSASC, New York | | | | | | | | |
Fiscal 2017 Senior Series A 5.00% 6/1/41 | | | 1,900,000 | | | | 1,931,065 | |
Westchester County, New York Tobacco Asset | | | | | | | | |
Securitization Revenue | | | | | | | | |
Subordinate Series C 5.00% 6/1/45 | | | 750,000 | | | | 749,970 | |
| | | | | | | 20,285,697 | |
Schedules of investments
Delaware Tax-Free New York Fund
| | Principal amount° | | | Value (US $) | |
Municipal Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Lease Revenue Bonds — 6.36% | | | | | | | | |
Hudson Yards, New York Infrastructure Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Tax-Exempt) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 4.00% 2/15/44 | | | 2,875,000 | | | $ | 2,849,441 | |
New York City, New York Industrial Development Agency Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Senior Trips) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.00% 7/1/28 (AMT) | | | 1,290,000 | | | | 1,290,323 | |
New York Liberty Development Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(4 World Trade Center - Green Bond) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 2.875% 11/15/46 (BAM) | | | 1,620,000 | | | | 1,245,229 | |
(Class 1 - 3 World Trade Center Project) | | | | | | | | |
144A 5.00% 11/15/44 # | | | 4,000,000 | | | | 4,001,040 | |
(Class 2 - 3 World Trade Center Project) | | | | | | | | |
144A 5.375% 11/15/40 # | | | 500,000 | | | | 501,740 | |
(Class 3 - 3 World Trade Center Project) | | | | | | | | |
144A 7.25% 11/15/44 # | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,512,420 | |
New York State Dormitory Authority Revenue Non-State Supported Debt | | | | | | | | |
(Court Facility) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.50% 5/15/27 (AMBAC) | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 2,707,275 | |
New York State Environmental Facilities Clean Water and Drinking Water Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority | | | | | | | | |
Projects - Second Resolution) | | | | | | | | |
Series B 5.00% 6/15/43 | | | 470,000 | | | | 499,408 | |
| | | | | | | 14,606,876 | |
Local General Obligation Bonds — 3.26% | | | | | | | | |
New York City, New York | | | | | | | | |
Fiscal 2018 Subordinate Series F-1 5.00% 4/1/35 | | | 1,895,000 | | | | 2,049,253 | |
Fiscal 2018 Subordinate Series F-1 5.00% 4/1/39 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,064,970 | |
Fiscal 2023 Subordinate Series B-1 5.25% 10/1/47 | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,659,015 | |
Fiscal 2024 Series C 5.25% 3/1/53 | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,656,975 | |
Series F-1 3.00% 3/1/51 (BAM) | | | 1,360,000 | | | | 1,052,232 | |
| | | | | | | 7,482,445 | |
Pre-Refunded Bonds — 0.88% | | | | | | | | |
Dutchess County, New York Local Development | | | | | | | | |
(Health Quest Systems Project) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.00% 7/1/44-24 § | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,004,920 | |
| | Principal amount° | | | Value (US $) | |
Municipal Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Pre-Refunded Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
New York State Dormitory Authority | | | | | | | | |
(Touro College & University) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.50% 1/1/44-24 § | | | 1,000,000 | | | $ | 1,007,170 | |
| | | | | | | 2,012,090 | |
Resource Recovery Revenue Bond — 0.57% | | | | | | | | |
Niagara Area, New York Development Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Covanta Project) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 144A 4.75% 11/1/42 (AMT) # | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,303,245 | |
| | | | | | | 1,303,245 | |
Special Tax Revenue Bonds — 25.35% | | | | | | | | |
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico | | | | | | | | |
3.799% 11/1/51 • | | | 955,735 | | | | 440,833 | |
(Restructured) | | | | | | | | |
3.122% 11/1/43 • | | | 6,231,787 | | | | 3,653,385 | |
GDB Debt Recovery Authority of Puerto Rico Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Taxable) | | | | | | | | |
7.50% 8/20/40 | | | 6,162,579 | | | | 5,880,467 | |
Glen Cove, New York Local Economic Assistance Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Garvies Point Public Improvement Project) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.00% 1/1/56 | | | 250,000 | | | | 224,920 | |
Matching Fund Special Purpose Securitization, Virgin Islands | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.00% 10/1/32 | | | 500,000 | | | | 536,780 | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Climate Bond Certified - Green Bonds) | | | | | | | | |
Subordinate Series B-2 5.00% 11/15/36 | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,566,480 | |
New York City, New York Transitional Finance Authority Building Aid Revenue | | | | | | | | |
Fiscal 2019 Subordinate Series S-3A 5.00% 7/15/37 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,077,430 | |
New York City, New York Transitional Finance Authority | | | | | | | | |
Future Tax Secured Revenue | | | | | | | | |
Fiscal 2015 Subordinate Series B-1 5.00% 8/1/42 | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,007,360 | |
Series A-1 5.00% 8/1/42 | | | 5,220,000 | | | | 5,531,791 | |
Series A-3 3.00% 5/1/45 | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 1,653,160 | |
New York Convention Center Development Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Hotel Unit Fee Secured) | | | | | | | | |
5.00% 11/15/35 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,019,370 | |
5.00% 11/15/40 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,014,060 | |
Schedules of investments
Delaware Tax-Free New York Fund
| | Principal amount° | | | Value (US $) | |
Municipal Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Special Tax Revenue Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
New York State Dormitory Authority Personal Income Tax Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(General Purpose) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 4.00% 3/15/49 | | | 1,000,000 | | | $ | 972,170 | |
Series E 3.00% 3/15/50 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 781,600 | |
Series E 4.00% 3/15/48 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 976,400 | |
New York State Dormitory Authority Revenue Non-State Supported Debt | | | | | | | | |
(New York State University Dormitory Facilities) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.00% 7/1/42 | | | 1,300,000 | | | | 1,353,105 | |
New York State Thruway Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
Series A-1 3.00% 3/15/49 | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,197,060 | |
New York State Thruway Authority State Personal Income Tax Revenue | | | | | | | | |
Series A-1 3.00% 3/15/51 | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 1,567,720 | |
(Climate Bond Certified - Green Bonds) | | | | | | | | |
Series C 5.00% 3/15/55 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,075,030 | |
New York Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority Payroll | | | | | | | | |
Mobility Tax Senior lien Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(MTA Bridges and Tunnels) | | | | | | | | |
Series C-3 3.00% 5/15/51 | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,143,225 | |
New York Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority Sales Tax Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(TBTA Capital Lockbox - City Sales Tax) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 4.00% 5/15/48 | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 1,950,840 | |
Series A 4.00% 5/15/57 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 963,470 | |
Subordinate Series A-1 5.25% 5/15/64 | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 2,745,150 | |
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Restructured) | | | | | | | | |
Series A-1 1.148% 7/1/46 ^ | | | 13,880,000 | | | | 4,518,773 | |
Series A-1 1.941% 7/1/51 ^ | | | 6,855,000 | | | | 1,656,031 | |
Series A-1 4.55% 7/1/40 | | | 444,000 | | | | 447,441 | |
Series A-1 4.75% 7/1/53 | | | 6,805,000 | | | | 6,808,879 | |
Series A-1 5.00% 7/1/58 | | | 3,665,000 | | | | 3,692,451 | |
Series A-2 4.329% 7/1/40 | | | 480,000 | | | | 477,801 | |
Series A-2 4.536% 7/1/53 | | | 1,330,000 | | | | 1,288,397 | |
| | | | | | | 58,221,579 | |
State General Obligation Bonds — 1.35% | | | | | | | | |
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico | | | | | | | | |
(Restructured) | | | | | | | | |
Series A-1 4.00% 7/1/37 | | | 1,605,640 | | | | 1,533,515 | |
| | Principal amount° | | | Value (US $) | |
Municipal Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
State General Obligation Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico | | | | | | | | |
(Restructured) | | | | | | | | |
Series A-1 4.00% 7/1/46 | | | 1,730,000 | | | $ | 1,563,574 | |
| | | | | | | 3,097,089 | |
Transportation Revenue Bonds — 11.37% | | | | | | | | |
New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
Series A-2 4.00% 11/15/43 | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 2,462,675 | |
(Climate Bond Certified - Green Bonds) | | | | | | | | |
Series 1 4.00% 11/15/46 | | | 3,250,000 | | | | 3,171,252 | |
Series B 4.00% 11/15/50 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 949,590 | |
Series E 4.00% 11/15/45 | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,467,945 | |
Subordinate Series C-1 5.25% 11/15/55 | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,589,250 | |
New York State Thruway Authority General Revenue | | | | | | | | |
Series B 4.00% 1/1/50 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 963,700 | |
Series O 3.00% 1/1/51 (BAM) | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 1,561,400 | |
Series P 5.25% 1/1/54 | | | 500,000 | | | | 552,830 | |
(Junior Indebtedness Obligation) | | | | | | | | |
Series B 4.00% 1/1/45 | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,479,585 | |
New York Transportation Development Special Facilities Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Delta Airlines - LaGuardia Airport Terminals C&D Redevelopment Project) | | | | | | | | |
4.00% 1/1/36 (AMT) | | | 750,000 | | | | 742,770 | |
(John F. Kennedy International Airport New Terminal One Project) | | | | | | | | |
5.00% 12/1/32 (AMT) | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,190,560 | |
5.125% 6/30/60 (AGM) (AMT) | | | 1,350,000 | | | | 1,416,217 | |
5.375% 6/30/60 (AMT) | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,099,740 | |
(LaGuardia Airport Terminal B Redevelopment Project) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.25% 1/1/50 (AMT) | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,000,270 | |
(Terminal 4 John F. Kennedy International Airport Project) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 4.00% 12/1/40 (AMT) | | | 335,000 | | | | 320,803 | |
New York Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(MTA Bridges and Tunnels Climate Bond Certified - Green Bonds) | | | | | | | | |
Series D-2 5.50% 5/15/52 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,127,980 | |
Niagara, New York Frontier Transportation Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Buffalo Niagara International Airport) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.00% 4/1/35 (AMT) | | | 775,000 | | | | 819,059 | |
Series A 5.00% 4/1/37 (AMT) | | | 750,000 | | | | 783,922 | |
Schedules of investments
Delaware Tax-Free New York Fund
| | Principal amount° | | | Value (US $) | |
Municipal Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Transportation Revenue Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Niagara, New York Frontier Transportation Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Buffalo Niagara International Airport) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.00% 4/1/39 (AMT) | | | 350,000 | | | $ | 363,430 | |
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey | | | | | | | | |
Two Hundred Twenty-First Series 4.00% 7/15/60 (AMT) | | | 1,130,000 | | | | 1,034,018 | |
| | | | | | | 26,096,996 | |
Water & Sewer Revenue Bonds — 2.46% | | | | | | | | |
New York City, New York Municipal Water Finance Authority Water & Sewer System Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Second General Resolution) | | | | | | | | |
Fiscal 2017 Series DD 5.00% 6/15/47 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,036,370 | |
Fiscal 2018 Series EE 5.00% 6/15/40 | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 2,659,025 | |
Fiscal 2019 Subordinate Series FF-1 4.00% 6/15/49 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 979,690 | |
Fiscal 2020 Series GG-1 4.00% 6/15/50 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 980,260 | |
| | | | | | | 5,655,345 | |
Total Municipal Bonds (cost $219,859,056) | | | | | | | 220,473,542 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Short-Term Investments — 3.56% | | | | | | | | |
Variable Rate Demand Notes — 3.56%¤ | | | | | | | | |
New York City, New York | | | | | | | | |
Fiscal 2006 Subordinate Series I-4 3.65% 4/1/36 | | | | | | | | |
(LOC - TD Bank, N.A.) | | | 875,000 | | | | 875,000 | |
Fiscal 2023 Subordinate Series A-4 3.65% 9/1/49 | | | | | | | | |
(SPA - TD Bank, N.A.) | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,000,000 | |
New York City, New York Municipal Water Finance | | | | | | | | |
Authority Water & Sewer System Revenue (Second General Resolution) | | | | | | | | |
Fiscal 2008 Series BB-5 3.65% 6/15/33 (SPA - Bank of America N.A) | | | 650,000 | | | | 650,000 | |
Fiscal 2023 Subordinate Series BB-2 3.65% 6/15/44 | | | | | | | | |
(SPA - Mizuho Bank) | | | 640,000 | | | | 640,000 | |
Series AA-3 3.65% 6/15/49 | | | | | | | | |
(SPA - TD Bank, N.A.) | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,000,000 | |
| | Principal amount° | | | Value (US $) | |
Short-Term Investments (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Variable Rate Demand Notes¤ (continued) | | | | | | | | |
New York City, New York Municipal Water Finance Authority Water & Sewer System Revenue (Second General Resolution) | | | | | | | | |
Series DD-1 3.65% 6/15/43 | | | | | | | | |
(SPA - TD Bank, N.A.) | | | 2,000,000 | | | $ | 2,000,000 | |
Total Short-Term Investments (cost $8,165,000) | | | | | | | 8,165,000 | |
Total Value of Securities—99.57% (cost $228,024,056) | | | | | | $ | 228,638,542 | |
° | Principal amount shown is stated in USD unless noted that the security is denominated in another currency. |
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# | Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. At February 29, 2024, the aggregate value of Rule 144A securities was $22,456,950, which represents 9.78% of the Fund’s net assets. See Note 7 in “Notes to financial statements.” |
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‡ | Non-income producing security. Security is currently in default. |
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^ | Zero-coupon security. The rate shown is the effective yield at the time of purchase. |
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u | Pass Through Agreement. Security represents the contractual right to receive a proportionate amount of underlying payments due to the counterparty pursuant to various agreements related to the rescheduling of obligations and the exchange of certain notes. |
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§ | Pre-refunded bonds. Municipal bonds that are generally backed or secured by US Treasury bonds. For pre-refunded bonds, the stated maturity is followed by the year in which the bond will be pre-refunded. See Note 7 in “Notes to financial statements.” |
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• | Variable rate investment. Rates reset periodically. Rate shown reflects the rate in effect at February 29, 2024. For securities based on a published reference rate and spread, the reference rate and spread are indicated in their descriptions. The reference rate descriptions (i.e. SOFR01M, SOFR03M, etc.) used in this report are identical for different securities, but the underlying reference rates may differ due to the timing of the reset period. Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current market conditions, or for mortgage-backed securities, are impacted by the individual mortgages which are paying off over time. These securities do not indicate a reference rate and spread in their descriptions. |
Schedules of investments
Delaware Tax-Free New York Fund
¤ | Tax-exempt obligations that contain a floating or variable interest rate adjustment formula and an unconditional right of demand to receive payment of the unpaid principal balance plus accrued interest upon a short notice period (generally up to 30 days) prior to specified dates either from the issuer or by drawing on a bank letter of credit, a guarantee, or insurance issued with respect to such instrument. Each rate shown is as of February 29, 2024. |
Summary of abbreviations:
AGC – Insured by Assured Guaranty Corporation
AGM – Insured by Assured Guaranty Municipal Corporation
AMBAC – Insured by AMBAC Assurance Corporation
AMT – Subject to Alternative Minimum Tax
BAM – Insured by Build America Mutual Assurance
FHA – Federal Housing Administration
KIPP – Knowledge is Power Program
LLC – Limited Liability Corporation
LOC – Letter of Credit
N.A. – National Association
SOFR01M – Secured Overnight Financing Rate 1 Month
SOFR03M – Secured Overnight Financing Rate 3 Month
SPA – Stand-by Purchase Agreement
USD – US Dollar
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Schedules of investments
Delaware Tax-Free Pennsylvania Fund | February 29, 2024 (Unaudited) |
| | Principal amount° | | | Value (US $) | |
Municipal Bonds — 95.70% | | | | | | | | |
Education Revenue Bonds — 10.47% | | | | | | | | |
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Higher Education Building Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Robert Morris University) | | | | | | | | |
5.00% 10/15/47 | | | 1,500,000 | | | $ | 1,348,620 | |
Bucks County, Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(School Lane Charter School Project) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.125% 3/15/46 | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 2,478,825 | |
Chester County, Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Avon Grove Charter School Project) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.00% 12/15/47 | | | 1,160,000 | | | | 1,153,527 | |
Series A 5.00% 12/15/51 | | | 770,000 | | | | 751,913 | |
(Renaissance Academy Charter School Project) | | | | | | | | |
5.00% 10/1/34 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 999,450 | |
5.00% 10/1/39 | | | 1,250,000 | | | | 1,207,588 | |
5.00% 10/1/44 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 939,190 | |
(Westtown School) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 4.00% 1/1/52 | | | 2,250,000 | | | | 2,156,197 | |
City of Erie, Pennsylvania Higher Education Building Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(AICUP Financing Program - Gannon University Project) | | | | | | | | |
Series TT1 4.00% 5/1/41 | | | 475,000 | | | | 412,438 | |
Montgomery County, Pennsylvania Higher Education and Health Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(AICUP Financing Program - Gwynedd Mercy University Project) | | | | | | | | |
5.00% 5/1/42 | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 2,455,475 | |
(Arcadia University) | | | | | | | | |
5.75% 4/1/40 | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,000,140 | |
Montgomery County, Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(AICUP Financing Program - Gwynedd Mercy University Project) | | | | | | | | |
Series VV1 5.75% 5/1/48 | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,540,650 | |
(Germantown Academy Project) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 4.00% 10/1/51 | | | 1,430,000 | | | | 1,142,856 | |
Northeastern Pennsylvania Hospital and Education Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(King's College Project) | | | | | | | | |
5.00% 5/1/44 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 965,830 | |
Schedules of investments
Delaware Tax-Free Pennsylvania Fund
| | Principal amount° | | | Value (US $) | |
Municipal Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Education Revenue Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Ursinus College Project) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.00% 11/1/32 | | | 1,130,000 | | | $ | 1,210,061 | |
Pennsylvania State University | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.25% 9/1/52 | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,223,700 | |
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Authority for Industrial Development Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(First Philadelphia Preparatory Charter School Project) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 7.25% 6/15/43 | | | 2,870,000 | | | | 2,894,309 | |
(International Apartments of Temple University) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.375% 6/15/30 | | | 1,145,000 | | | | 1,087,784 | |
Series A 5.625% 6/15/42 | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 2,555,910 | |
(Saint Joseph's University Project) | | | | | | | | |
5.50% 11/1/60 | | | 6,000,000 | | | | 6,446,040 | |
Swarthmore Borough, Pennsylvania Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Swarthmore College) | | | | | | | | |
5.00% 9/15/53 | | | 2,840,000 | | | | 3,121,018 | |
Upper Dauphin, Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Pennsylvania Steam Academy Charter School Project) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 144A 6.25% 7/1/57 # | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 2,388,825 | |
Series B 144A 6.00% 7/1/29 # | | | 235,000 | | | | 227,259 | |
| | | | | | | 41,707,605 | |
Electric Revenue Bonds — 0.63% | | | | | | | | |
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Gas Works Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(1998 General Ordinance) | | | | | | | | |
Sixteenth Series A 4.00% 8/1/45 (AGM) | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,510,950 | |
Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.00% 7/1/42 ‡ | | | 1,110,000 | | | | 294,150 | |
Series A 5.05% 7/1/42 ‡ | | | 400,000 | | | | 106,000 | |
Series WW 5.25% 7/1/33 ‡ | | | 1,055,000 | | | | 279,575 | |
Series WW 5.50% 7/1/38 ‡ | | | 1,190,000 | | | | 315,350 | |
| | | | | | | 2,506,025 | |
Healthcare Revenue Bonds — 31.19% | | | | | | | | |
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Hospital Development Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Allegheny Health Network Obligated Group Issue) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 4.00% 4/1/44 | | | 2,640,000 | | | | 2,489,626 | |
Series A 5.00% 4/1/47 | | | 13,240,000 | | | | 13,546,374 | |
| | Principal amount° | | | Value (US $) | |
Municipal Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Healthcare Revenue Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Hospital Development Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(University of Pittsburgh Medical Center) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 4.00% 7/15/38 | | | 1,125,000 | | | $ | 1,136,947 | |
Series A 4.00% 7/15/39 | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,007,680 | |
Berks County, Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(The Highlands at Wyomissing) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.00% 5/15/37 | | | 1,365,000 | | | | 1,374,910 | |
Series A 5.00% 5/15/42 | | | 470,000 | | | | 462,790 | |
Series A 5.00% 5/15/47 | | | 600,000 | | | | 575,310 | |
Series C 5.00% 5/15/42 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 984,660 | |
Series C 5.00% 5/15/47 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 958,850 | |
Bucks County, Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(St. Luke's University Health Network Project) | | | | | | | | |
3.00% 8/15/53 | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 1,434,460 | |
4.00% 8/15/50 | | | 1,400,000 | | | | 1,313,550 | |
4.00% 8/15/50 (BAM) | | | 1,600,000 | | | | 1,532,592 | |
Butler County, Pennsylvania Hospital Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Butler Health System Project) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.00% 7/1/39 | | | 1,625,000 | | | | 1,624,399 | |
Centre County, Pennsylvania Hospital Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Mount Nittany Medical Center Project) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 4.00% 11/15/47 | | | 1,400,000 | | | | 1,340,990 | |
Chester County, Pennsylvania Health and Education Facilities Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Main Line Health System) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 4.00% 9/1/50 | | | 2,060,000 | | | | 1,917,160 | |
Chester County, Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Longwood Gardens, Inc. Project) | | | | | | | | |
4.00% 12/1/46 | | | 1,330,000 | | | | 1,307,018 | |
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania Municipal Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Asbury Pennsylvania Obligated Group) | | | | | | | | |
5.00% 1/1/45 | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 2,671,860 | |
(Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries) | | | | | | | | |
5.00% 1/1/38 | | | 995,000 | | | | 998,512 | |
(Penn State Health) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 4.00% 11/1/44 | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 4,836,100 | |
Schedules of investments
Delaware Tax-Free Pennsylvania Fund
| | Principal amount° | | | Value (US $) | |
Municipal Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Healthcare Revenue Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
DuBois, Pennsylvania Hospital Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Penn Highlands Healthcare) | | | | | | | | |
4.00% 7/15/45 | | | 1,495,000 | | | $ | 1,388,735 | |
4.00% 7/15/48 | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 1,809,540 | |
Geisinger Authority, Pennsylvania Health System Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Geisinger Health System) | | | | | | | | |
Series A-2 5.00% 2/15/39 | | | 1,150,000 | | | | 1,190,388 | |
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania Hospital Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Brethren Village Project) | | | | | | | | |
5.00% 7/1/31 | | | 130,000 | | | | 126,342 | |
5.25% 7/1/35 | | | 250,000 | | | | 247,040 | |
5.50% 7/1/45 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 964,650 | |
(Landis Homes Retirement Community Project) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.00% 7/1/45 | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 1,844,520 | |
(Masonic Villages Project) | | | | | | | | |
5.00% 11/1/35 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,027,530 | |
5.00% 11/1/36 | | | 510,000 | | | | 522,918 | |
5.00% 11/1/37 | | | 250,000 | | | | 255,748 | |
5.125% 11/1/38 | | | 3,500,000 | | | | 3,693,375 | |
Lehigh County, Pennsylvania General Purpose Hospital Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Lehigh Valley Health Network) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 4.00% 7/1/49 | | | 11,105,000 | | | | 10,433,369 | |
Maxatawny Township, Pennsylvania Municipal Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries Project) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 4.50% 1/1/45 | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 1,813,600 | |
Monroeville, Pennsylvania Finance Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
Series B 4.00% 2/15/41 | | | 2,100,000 | | | | 2,086,245 | |
Montgomery County, Pennsylvania Higher Education and Health Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Thomas Jefferson University) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 4.00% 9/1/49 | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 2,328,525 | |
Series B 4.00% 5/1/47 | | | 4,000,000 | | | | 3,771,280 | |
Series B 4.00% 5/1/52 | | | 5,950,000 | | | | 5,464,599 | |
Series B 4.00% 5/1/56 | | | 2,550,000 | | | | 2,288,446 | |
Series B 5.00% 5/1/57 | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,129,420 | |
| | Principal amount° | | | Value (US $) | |
Municipal Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Healthcare Revenue Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Montgomery County, Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Foulkeways at Gwynedd Project) | | | | | | | | |
5.00% 12/1/46 | | | 1,500,000 | | | $ | 1,501,140 | |
(Waverly Heights Project) | | | | | | | | |
5.00% 12/1/44 | | | 500,000 | | | | 511,030 | |
5.00% 12/1/49 | | | 1,250,000 | | | | 1,267,863 | |
(Whitemarsh Continuing Care Retirement Community Project) | | | | | | | | |
4.00% 1/1/25 | | | 75,000 | | | | 74,123 | |
5.375% 1/1/50 | | | 4,000,000 | | | | 3,503,080 | |
Series A 5.25% 1/1/48 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 869,040 | |
Series A 5.375% 1/1/51 | | | 1,600,000 | | | | 1,394,560 | |
Moon, Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Baptist Homes Society) | | | | | | | | |
6.125% 7/1/50 | | | 4,090,000 | | | | 3,040,588 | |
Northampton County, Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Morningstar Senior Living, Inc. Project) | | | | | | | | |
5.00% 11/1/44 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 880,240 | |
Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority First Mortgage Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Tapestry Moon Senior Housing Project) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 144A 6.50% 12/1/38 #, ‡ | | | 715,000 | | | | 272,594 | |
Series A 144A 6.75% 12/1/53 #, ‡ | | | 5,400,000 | | | | 2,058,750 | |
Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Presbyterian Senior Living Project) | | | | | | | | |
Series B-1 5.25% 7/1/49 | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 2,576,275 | |
Series B-2 5.25% 7/1/46 | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 2,595,400 | |
(University of Pittsburgh Medical Center) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 4.00% 11/15/42 | | | 5,200,000 | | | | 5,140,720 | |
Series A 4.00% 2/15/52 | | | 1,710,000 | | | | 1,613,864 | |
Subordinate Series A-2 4.00% 5/15/48 | | | 2,250,000 | | | | 2,141,887 | |
Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(University of Pennsylvania Health System) | | | | | | | | |
4.00% 8/15/49 | | | 1,360,000 | | | | 1,314,358 | |
Series A 4.00% 8/15/42 | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 1,966,520 | |
Schedules of investments
Delaware Tax-Free Pennsylvania Fund
| | Principal amount° | | | Value (US $) | |
Municipal Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Healthcare Revenue Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Authority for Industrial Development Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Thomas Jefferson University) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.00% 9/1/47 | | | 2,500,000 | | | $ | 2,541,075 | |
(Wesley Enhanced Living Obligated Group) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.00% 7/1/49 | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 2,035,575 | |
| | | | | | | 124,198,740 | |
Housing Revenue Bonds — 3.24% | | | | | | | | |
Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency Single Family Mortgage Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Social Bonds) | | | | | | | | |
Series 142A 5.00% 10/1/50 | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 5,204,900 | |
Series 143A 5.30% 4/1/44 | | | 3,500,000 | | | | 3,718,155 | |
Series 143A 5.45% 4/1/51 | | | 3,750,000 | | | | 3,990,000 | |
| | | | | | | 12,913,055 | |
Industrial Development Revenue/Pollution Control Revenue Bonds — 9.33% | | | | | | | | |
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(United States Steel Corporation Project) | | | | | | | | |
4.875% 11/1/24 | | | 2,650,000 | | | | 2,655,353 | |
5.125% 5/1/30 | | | 750,000 | | | | 786,015 | |
5.75% 8/1/42 (AMT) | | | 725,000 | | | | 725,159 | |
Allentown, Pennsylvania Neighborhood Improvement Zone Development Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(City Center Project) | | | | | | | | |
144A 5.00% 5/1/42 # | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,004,140 | |
Chester County, Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Longwood Gardens, Inc. Project) | | | | | | | | |
4.00% 12/1/51 | | | 2,635,000 | | | | 2,551,075 | |
Children's Trust Fund Revenue, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico | | | | | | | | |
(Tobacco Settlement Asset-Backed) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 8.21% 5/15/57 ^ | | | 95,000,000 | | | | 7,837,500 | |
Pennsylvania Commonwealth Financing Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Tobacco Master Settlement Payment Revenue) | | | | | | | | |
4.00% 6/1/39 (AGM) | | | 5,045,000 | | | | 5,087,328 | |
| | Principal amount° | | | Value (US $) | |
Municipal Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Industrial Development Revenue/Pollution Control | | | | | | | | |
Revenue Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(National Gypsum) | | | | | | | | |
5.50% 11/1/44 (AMT) | | | 4,000,000 | | | $ | 4,014,280 | |
Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority Solid Waste Disposal Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Proctor & Gamble Paper Project) | | | | | | | | |
5.375% 3/1/31 (AMT) | | | 11,000,000 | | | | 12,498,090 | |
| | | | | | | 37,158,940 | |
Lease Revenue Bonds — 0.73% | | | | | | | | |
Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority Tax-Exempt Private Activity Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Pennsylvania Rapid Bridge Replacement Project) | | | | | | | | |
5.00% 12/31/29 (AMT) | | | 500,000 | | | | 511,360 | |
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Municipal Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Juvenile Justice Services Center) | | | | | | | | |
5.00% 4/1/37 | | | 1,250,000 | | | | 1,330,175 | |
5.00% 4/1/38 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,057,790 | |
| | | | | | | 2,899,325 | |
Local General Obligation Bonds — 3.85% | | | | | | | | |
City of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | | | | | | | | |
5.00% 8/1/41 | | | 1,260,000 | | | | 1,321,047 | |
Series A 4.00% 5/1/42 | | | 500,000 | | | | 498,440 | |
City of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | | | | | | | | |
5.00% 9/1/41 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,091,290 | |
5.00% 9/1/42 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,086,830 | |
5.00% 9/1/43 | | | 500,000 | | | | 540,775 | |
Council Rock, Pennsylvania School District | | | | | | | | |
4.00% 11/15/52 | | | 2,975,000 | | | | 2,882,002 | |
Marple Newtown, Pennsylvania School District | | | | | | | | |
3.00% 6/1/40 | | | 3,740,000 | | | | 3,316,707 | |
Punxsutawney Area, Pennsylvania School District | | | | | | | | |
2.00% 10/15/28 (AGM) | | | 225,000 | | | | 208,233 | |
2.00% 10/15/29 (AGM) | | | 700,000 | | | | 635,236 | |
2.00% 10/15/30 (AGM) | | | 190,000 | | | | 169,227 | |
Township of Lower Paxton, Pennsylvania | | | | | | | | |
Series A 4.00% 4/1/50 | | | 1,100,000 | | | | 1,067,231 | |
West Branch Area School District, Pennsylvania | | | | | | | | |
4.00% 5/15/41 (AGM) | | | 930,000 | | | | 936,445 | |
Schedules of investments
Delaware Tax-Free Pennsylvania Fund
| | Principal amount° | | | Value (US $) | |
Municipal Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Local General Obligation Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
West Branch Area School District, Pennsylvania | | | | | | | | |
4.00% 5/15/44 (AGM) | | | 1,595,000 | | | $ | 1,580,342 | |
| | | | | | | 15,333,805 | |
Pre-Refunded/Escrowed to Maturity Bonds — 1.01% | | | | | | | | |
Berks County, Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(The Highlands at Wyomissing) | | | | | | | | |
5.00% 5/15/38-25 § | | | 415,000 | | | | 431,442 | |
5.00% 5/15/43-25 § | | | 500,000 | | | | 519,810 | |
5.00% 5/15/48-25 § | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,039,620 | |
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania Municipal Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries) | | | | | | | | |
5.00% 1/1/38-25 § | | | 195,000 | | | | 197,550 | |
5.00% 1/1/38-25 § | | | 810,000 | | | | 820,595 | |
Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(University of the Arts) | | | | | | | | |
5.20% 3/15/25 (AGC) | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,008,210 | |
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania School District | | | | | | | | |
Series F 5.00% 9/1/38-26 § | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,266 | |
| | | | | | | 4,022,493 | |
Special Tax Revenue Bonds — 17.09% | | | | | | | | |
Allentown, Pennsylvania Neighborhood Improvement Zone Development Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(City Center Project) | | | | | | | | |
144A 5.25% 5/1/42 # | | | 4,500,000 | | | | 4,501,935 | |
(Forward Delivery) | | | | | | | | |
5.00% 5/1/42 | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,045,380 | |
Chester County, Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Woodlands at Greystone Project) | | | | | | | | |
144A 5.125% 3/1/48 # | | | 802,000 | | | | 768,909 | |
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico | | | | | | | | |
(Restructured) | | | | | | | | |
2.912% 11/1/43 • | | | 7,337,587 | | | | 4,301,660 | |
GDB Debt Recovery Authority of Puerto Rico Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Taxable) | | | | | | | | |
7.50% 8/20/40 | | | 17,720,339 | | | | 16,922,924 | |
Matching Fund Special Purpose Securitization Revenue | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.00% 10/1/39 | | | 5,040,000 | | | | 5,272,092 | |
| | Principal amount° | | | Value (US $) | |
Municipal Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Special Tax Revenue Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Northampton County, Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Route 33 Project) | | | | | | | | |
7.00% 7/1/32 | | | 1,710,000 | | | $ | 1,713,044 | |
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Restructured) | | | | | | | | |
Series A-1 4.75% 7/1/53 | | | 7,858,000 | | | | 7,862,479 | |
Series A-1 5.00% 7/1/58 | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 5,037,450 | |
Series A-1 5.614% 7/1/46 ^ | | | 26,050,000 | | | | 8,480,838 | |
Series A-1 5.716% 7/1/51 ^ | | | 16,638,000 | | | | 4,019,408 | |
Series A-2 4.329% 7/1/40 | | | 5,201,000 | | | | 5,177,180 | |
Series A-2 4.536% 7/1/53 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 968,720 | |
Washington County, Pennsylvania Redevelopment Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Victory Centre Tax Increment Financing Project) | | | | | | | | |
5.00% 7/1/35 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,006,380 | |
| | | | | | | 68,078,399 | |
State General Obligation Bonds — 1.48% | | | | | | | | |
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania | | | | | | | | |
4.00% 10/1/39 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,038,920 | |
Series D 4.00% 8/15/34 | | | 1,370,000 | | | | 1,379,234 | |
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico | | | | | | | | |
(Restructured) | | | | | | | | |
Series A-1 4.00% 7/1/37 | | | 2,172,745 | | | | 2,075,145 | |
Series A-1 4.00% 7/1/41 | | | 1,169,072 | | | | 1,085,869 | |
Series A-1 4.00% 7/1/46 | | | 330,000 | | | | 298,254 | |
| | | | | | | 5,877,422 | |
Transportation Revenue Bonds — 16.11% | | | | | | | | |
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Airport Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
Series A 4.00% 1/1/38 (AMT) | | | 1,400,000 | | | | 1,393,868 | |
(Pittsburgh International Airport) | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.50% 1/1/53 (AGM) (AMT) | | | 1,260,000 | | | | 1,377,230 | |
City of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Airport Revenue | | | | | | | | |
4.00% 7/1/46 (AGM) (AMT) | | | 3,125,000 | | | | 2,995,562 | |
5.00% 7/1/51 (AMT) | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 3,103,980 | |
Series A 4.00% 7/1/33 | | | 10,000,000 | | | | 10,502,100 | |
Series B 5.00% 7/1/47 (AMT) | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,013,060 | |
Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Pennsylvania - New Jersey) | | | | | | | | |
5.00% 7/1/42 | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 5,234,350 | |
Schedules of investments
Delaware Tax-Free Pennsylvania Fund
| | Principal amount° | | | Value (US $) | |
Municipal Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Transportation Revenue Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
Series B-2 4.859% 1/1/45 (BAM) ^ | | | 3,345,000 | | | $ | 1,380,415 | |
Series B-2 5.52% 1/1/46 (BAM) ^ | | | 1,885,000 | | | | 738,524 | |
Series B-2 5.54% 1/1/47 (BAM) ^ | | | 2,050,000 | | | | 760,837 | |
Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority Tax-Exempt Private Activity Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Pennsylvania Rapid Bridge Replacement Project) | | | | | | | | |
5.00% 12/31/34 (AMT) | | | 2,115,000 | | | | 2,158,273 | |
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Oil Franchise Tax Revenue | | | | | | | | |
Series A 5.00% 12/1/46 | | | 2,750,000 | | | | 3,000,690 | |
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Revenue | | | | | | | | |
Series A 4.00% 12/1/38 | | | 2,250,000 | | | | 2,327,535 | |
Series A 5.00% 12/1/44 | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,144,920 | |
Series A-1 5.00% 12/1/45 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,009,050 | |
Series C 3.00% 12/1/51 | | | 2,825,000 | | | | 2,119,061 | |
Subordinate Series A 3.00% 12/1/42 | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 1,690,300 | |
Subordinate Series A 4.00% 12/1/49 (AGM) | | | 2,375,000 | | | | 2,353,245 | |
Subordinate Series B 3.00% 12/1/51 | | | 7,550,000 | | | | 5,684,848 | |
Subordinate Series B 4.00% 12/1/51 | | | 1,200,000 | | | | 1,150,368 | |
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Asset Improvement Program) | | | | | | | | |
5.25% 6/1/52 | | | 10,000,000 | | | | 10,997,500 | |
Susquehanna Area, Pennsylvania Regional Airport Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
5.00% 1/1/38 (AMT) | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,020,450 | |
| | | | | | | 64,156,166 | |
Water & Sewer Revenue Bond — 0.57% | | | | | | | | |
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Sanitary Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
5.00% 6/1/53 | | | 2,125,000 | | | | 2,272,794 | |
| | | | | | | 2,272,794 | |
Total Municipal Bonds (cost $378,944,474) | | | | | | | 381,124,769 | |
| | Principal amount° | | | Value (US $) | |
Short-Term Investments — 2.55% | | | | | | | | |
Variable Rate Demand Note — 2.55%¤ | | | | | | | | |
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Higher Education Building Authority Revenue | | | | | | | | |
(Carnegie Mellon University) Series A 3.50% 12/1/37 | | | | | | | | |
(SPA - Bank of New York) | | | 10,165,000 | | | $ | 10,165,000 | |
Total Short-Term Investments (cost $10,165,000) | | | | | | | 10,165,000 | |
Total Value of Securities—98.25% (cost $389,109,474) | | | | | | $ | 391,289,769 | |
° | Principal amount shown is stated in USD unless noted that the security is denominated in another currency. |
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# | Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. At February 29, 2024, the aggregate value of Rule 144A securities was $11,222,412, which represents 2.82% of the Fund’s net assets. See Note 7 in “Notes to financial statements.” |
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‡ | Non-income producing security. Security is currently in default. |
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^ | Zero-coupon security. The rate shown is the effective yield at the time of purchase. |
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§ | Pre-refunded bonds. Municipal bonds that are generally backed or secured by US Treasury bonds. For pre-refunded bonds, the stated maturity is followed by the year in which the bond will be pre-refunded. See Note 7 in “Notes to financial statements.” |
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• | Variable rate investment. Rates reset periodically. Rate shown reflects the rate in effect at February 29, 2024. For securities based on a published reference rate and spread, the reference rate and spread are indicated in their descriptions. The reference rate descriptions (i.e. SOFR01M, SOFR03M, etc.) used in this report are identical for different securities, but the underlying reference rates may differ due to the timing of the reset period. Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current market conditions, or for mortgage-backed securities, are impacted by the individual mortgages which are paying off over time. These securities do not indicate a reference rate and spread in their descriptions. |
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¤ | Tax-exempt obligations that contain a floating or variable interest rate adjustment formula and an unconditional right of demand to receive payment of the unpaid principal balance plus accrued interest upon a short notice period (generally up to 30 days) prior to specified dates either from the issuer or by drawing on a bank letter of credit, a guarantee, or insurance issued with respect to such instrument. Each rate shown is as of February 29, 2024. |
Summary of abbreviations:
AGC – Insured by Assured Guaranty Corporation
AGM – Insured by Assured Guaranty Municipal Corporation
AICUP – Association of Independent Colleges & Universities of Pennsylvania
Schedules of investments
Delaware Tax-Free Pennsylvania Fund
Summary of abbreviations: (continued)
AMT – Subject to Alternative Minimum Tax
BAM – Insured by Build America Mutual Assurance
SOFR01M – Secured Overnight Financing Rate 1 Month
SOFR03M – Secured Overnight Financing Rate 3 Month
SPA – Stand-by Purchase Agreement
USD – US Dollar
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statements of assets and liabilities
February 29, 2024 (Unaudited)
| | Delaware Tax-Free Arizona Fund | | | Delaware Tax-Free California Fund | | | Delaware Tax-Free Colorado Fund | |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments, at value* | | $ | 57,625,699 | | | $ | 245,709,117 | | | $ | 209,861,041 | |
Cash | | | 281,439 | | | | 2,011,594 | | | | — | |
Dividend and interest receivable | | | 513,063 | | | | 2,417,671 | | | | 2,088,513 | |
Receivable for fund shares sold | | | 73,216 | | | | 2,151,817 | | | | 807,654 | |
Prepaid expenses | | | 64,929 | | | | 66,455 | | | | 67,349 | |
Other assets | | | 617 | | | | 958 | | | | 1,741 | |
Total Assets | | | 58,558,963 | | | | 252,357,612 | | | | 212,826,298 | |
Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Due to custodian | | | — | | | | — | | | | 706,925 | |
Payable for fund shares redeemed | | | 87,199 | | | | 406,889 | | | | 1,121,010 | |
Other accrued expenses | | | 85,052 | | | | 33,753 | | | | 139,870 | |
Distribution payable | | | 15,097 | | | | 55,969 | | | | 49,091 | |
Administration expenses payable to affiliates | | | 10,321 | | | | 10,403 | | | | 10,559 | |
Distribution fees payable to affiliates | | | 9,468 | | | | 18,024 | | | | 26,962 | |
Investment management fees payable to affiliates | | | 5,922 | | | | 73,029 | | | | 60,562 | |
Payable for securities purchased | | | — | | | | 2,229,956 | | | | — | |
Total Liabilities | | | 213,059 | | | | 2,828,023 | | | | 2,114,979 | |
Total Net Assets | | $ | 58,345,904 | | | $ | 249,529,589 | | | $ | 210,711,319 | |
Net Assets Consist of: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Paid-in capital | | $ | 64,593,473 | | | $ | 253,419,178 | | | $ | 224,907,290 | |
Total distributable earnings (loss) | | | (6,247,569 | ) | | | (3,889,589 | ) | | | (14,195,971 | ) |
Total Net Assets | | $ | 58,345,904 | | | $ | 249,529,589 | | | $ | 210,711,319 | |
Statements of assets and liabilities
| | Delaware Tax-Free Arizona Fund | | | Delaware Tax-Free California Fund | | | Delaware Tax-Free Colorado Fund | |
Net Asset Value | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 44,293,179 | | | $ | 81,767,737 | | | $ | 125,194,524 | |
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding, unlimited authorization, no par | | | 4,295,531 | | | | 7,277,226 | | | | 12,043,677 | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 10.31 | | | $ | 11.24 | | | $ | 10.40 | |
Sales charge | | | 4.50 | % | | | 4.50 | % | | | 4.50 | % |
Offering price per share, equal to net asset value per share / (1 - sales charge) | | $ | 10.80 | | | $ | 11.77 | | | $ | 10.89 | |
Class C: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 857,761 | | | $ | 2,571,859 | | | $ | 2,766,657 | |
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding, unlimited authorization, no par | | | 82,974 | | | | 228,425 | | | | 265,494 | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 10.34 | | | $ | 11.26 | | | $ | 10.42 | |
Institutional Class: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 13,194,964 | | | $ | 165,189,993 | | | $ | 82,750,138 | |
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding, unlimited authorization, no par | | | 1,279,777 | | | | 14,699,181 | | | | 7,960,529 | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 10.31 | | | $ | 11.24 | | | $ | 10.40 | |
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*Investments, at cost | | $ | 60,545,173 | | | $ | 246,422,643 | | | $ | 214,778,420 | |
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
| | Delaware Tax-Free Idaho Fund | | | Delaware Tax-Free New York Fund | | | Delaware Tax-Free Pennsylvania Fund | |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | |
Investments, at value* | | $ | 124,516,882 | | | $ | 228,638,542 | | | $ | 391,289,769 | |
Cash | | | 71,127 | | | | 29,668 | | | | 1,168,718 | |
Dividend and interest receivable | | | 1,465,875 | | | | 2,195,011 | | | | 4,331,146 | |
Receivable for fund shares sold | | | 450,451 | | | | 866,709 | | | | 780,527 | |
Prepaid expenses | | | 76,917 | | | | 63,651 | | | | 73,449 | |
Receivable for securities sold | | | — | | | | — | | | | 4,949,470 | |
Other assets | | | 967 | | | | 1,461 | | | | 3,180 | |
Total Assets | | | 126,582,219 | | | | 231,795,042 | | | | 402,596,259 | |
Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Payable for fund shares redeemed | | | 317,062 | | | | 186,195 | | | | 569,576 | |
Other accrued expenses | | | 95,234 | | | | 109,698 | | | | 215,054 | |
Investment management fees payable to affiliates | | | 33,962 | | | | 66,393 | | | | 132,905 | |
Distribution payable | | | 17,091 | | | | 105,738 | | | | 108,607 | |
Distribution fees payable to affiliates | | | 16,715 | | | | 30,824 | | | | 69,523 | |
Administration expenses payable to affiliates | | | 10,398 | | | | 10,493 | | | | 10,866 | |
Payable for securities purchased | | | — | | | | 1,653,060 | | | | 3,212,766 | |
Total Liabilities | | | 490,462 | | | | 2,162,401 | | | | 4,319,297 | |
Total Net Assets | | $ | 126,091,757 | | | $ | 229,632,641 | | | $ | 398,276,962 | |
Net Assets Consist of: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Paid-in capital | | $ | 139,625,706 | | | $ | 232,647,975 | | | $ | 412,498,165 | |
Total distributable earnings (loss) | | | (13,533,949 | ) | | | (3,015,334 | ) | | | (14,221,203 | ) |
Total Net Assets | | $ | 126,091,757 | | | $ | 229,632,641 | | | $ | 398,276,962 | |
Statements of assets and liabilities
| | Delaware Tax-Free Idaho Fund | | | Delaware Tax-Free New York Fund | | | Delaware Tax-Free Pennsylvania Fund | |
Net Asset Value | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 66,965,763 | | | $ | 147,381,073 | | | $ | 319,036,447 | |
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding, unlimited authorization, no par | | | 6,378,904 | | | | 13,729,761 | | | | 43,040,003 | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 10.50 | | | $ | 10.73 | | | $ | 7.41 | |
Sales charge | | | 4.50 | % | | | 4.50 | % | | | 4.50 | % |
Offering price per share, equal to net asset value per share / (1 - sales charge) | | $ | 10.99 | | | $ | 11.24 | | | $ | 7.76 | |
Class C: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 4,451,454 | | | $ | 3,134,514 | | | $ | 9,674,613 | |
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding, unlimited authorization, no par | | | 424,269 | | | | 292,702 | | | | 1,304,798 | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 10.49 | | | $ | 10.71 | | | $ | 7.41 | |
Institutional Class: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 54,674,540 | | | $ | 79,117,054 | | | $ | 69,565,902 | |
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding, unlimited authorization, no par | | | 5,206,742 | | | | 7,376,347 | | | | 9,391,536 | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 10.50 | | | $ | 10.73 | | | $ | 7.41 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
*Investments, at cost | | $ | 129,384,070 | | | $ | 228,024,056 | | | $ | 389,109,474 | |
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statements of operations
Six months ended February 29, 2024 (Unaudited)
| | Delaware Tax-Free Arizona Fund | | | Delaware Tax-Free California Fund | | | Delaware Tax-Free Colorado Fund | |
Investment Income: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest | | $ | 1,289,862 | | | $ | 5,065,029 | | | $ | 4,532,078 | |
Dividends | | | — | | | | — | | | | 17,480 | |
| | | 1,289,862 | | | | 5,065,029 | | | | 4,549,558 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Management fees | | | 140,890 | | | | 601,166 | | | | 559,659 | |
Distribution expenses — Class A | | | 54,197 | | | | 95,076 | | | | 150,711 | |
Distribution expenses — Class C | | | 4,022 | | | | 11,492 | | | | 13,914 | |
Registration fees | | | 38,717 | | | | 34,724 | | | | 31,304 | |
Accounting and administration expenses | | | 26,769 | | | | 40,784 | | | | 43,685 | |
Audit and tax fees | | | 21,987 | | | | 21,987 | | | | 21,987 | |
Dividend disbursing and transfer agent fees and expenses | | | 18,846 | | | | 71,771 | | | | 66,451 | |
Reports and statements to shareholders expenses | | | 8,760 | | | | 7,533 | | | | 11,295 | |
Legal fees | | | 4,013 | | | | 10,130 | | | | 11,772 | |
Trustees’ fees and expenses | | | 1,561 | | | | 4,622 | | | | 5,365 | |
Custodian fees | | | 1,516 | | | | 1,532 | | | | 7,651 | |
Other | | | 12,784 | | | | 6,797 | | | | 22,777 | |
| | | 334,062 | | | | 907,614 | | | | 946,571 | |
Less expenses waived | | | (109,582 | ) | | | (199,846 | ) | | | (201,907 | ) |
Less expenses paid indirectly | | | (11 | ) | | | (34 | ) | | | (29 | ) |
Total operating expenses | | | 224,469 | | | | 707,734 | | | | 744,635 | |
Net Investment Income (Loss) | | | 1,065,393 | | | | 4,357,295 | | | | 3,804,923 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | | | (1,338,962 | ) | | | (494,249 | ) | | | (611,705 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | | 4,199,251 | | | | 11,596,989 | | | | 9,573,026 | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 2,860,289 | | | | 11,102,740 | | | | 8,961,321 | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | 3,925,682 | | | $ | 15,460,035 | | | $ | 12,766,244 | |
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statements of operations
| | Delaware Tax-Free Idaho Fund | | | Delaware Tax-Free New York Fund | | | Delaware Tax-Free Pennsylvania Fund | |
Investment Income: | | | | | | | | | |
Interest | | $ | 2,601,433 | | | $ | 4,717,293 | | | $ | 9,150,655 | |
Dividends | | | 28,060 | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | 2,629,493 | | | | 4,717,293 | | | | 9,150,655 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Management fees | | | 327,683 | | | | 564,708 | | | | 1,023,520 | |
Distribution expenses — Class A | | | 80,316 | | | | 166,126 | | | | 374,083 | |
Distribution expenses — Class C | | | 21,334 | | | | 12,258 | | | | 44,322 | |
Dividend disbursing and transfer agent fees and expenses | | | 39,641 | | | | 59,383 | | | | 113,930 | |
Registration fees | | | 37,310 | | | | 33,967 | | | | 32,917 | |
Accounting and administration expenses | | | 32,920 | | | | 41,836 | | | | 63,382 | |
Audit and tax fees | | | 21,987 | | | | 21,987 | | | | 21,988 | |
Legal fees | | | 8,916 | | | | 10,279 | | | | 21,181 | |
Reports and statements to shareholders expenses | | | 5,811 | | | | 7,748 | | | | 13,888 | |
Custodian fees | | | 3,147 | | | | 1,536 | | | | 1,658 | |
Trustees’ fees and expenses | | | 3,129 | | | | 4,805 | | | | 9,786 | |
Other | | | 15,914 | | | | 21,079 | | | | 27,659 | |
| | | 598,108 | | | | 945,712 | | | | 1,748,314 | |
Less expenses waived | | | (133,021 | ) | | | (202,521 | ) | | | (238,526 | ) |
Less expenses paid indirectly | | | (8 | ) | | | (99 | ) | | | (104 | ) |
Total operating expenses | | | 465,079 | | | | 743,092 | | | | 1,509,684 | |
Net Investment Income (Loss) | | | 2,164,414 | | | | 3,974,201 | | | | 7,640,971 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | | | 11,664 | | | | (1,019,873 | ) | | | (487,624 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | | 4,978,935 | | | | 10,870,830 | | | | 18,601,852 | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 4,990,599 | | | | 9,850,957 | | | | 18,114,228 | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | 7,155,013 | | | $ | 13,825,158 | | | $ | 25,755,199 | |
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statements of changes in net assets
Delaware Tax-Free Arizona Fund
| | Six months ended 2/29/24 (Unaudited) | | | Year ended 8/31/23 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 1,065,393 | | | $ | 2,203,289 | |
Net realized gain (loss) | | | (1,338,962 | ) | | | (1,651,704 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 4,199,251 | | | | (2,578,957 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 3,925,682 | | | | (2,027,372 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders from: | | | | | | | | |
Distributable earnings: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (791,100 | ) | | | (1,643,098 | ) |
Class C | | | (11,641 | ) | | | (23,479 | ) |
Institutional Class | | | (237,957 | ) | | | (500,798 | ) |
| | | (1,040,698 | ) | | | (2,167,375 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Capital Share Transactions (See Note 4): | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 420,664 | | | | 3,574,099 | |
Class C | | | 57,274 | | | | 203,897 | |
Institutional Class | | | 2,484,982 | | | | 4,382,454 | |
Net asset value of shares issued upon reinvestment of dividends and distributions: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 705,588 | | | | 1,466,847 | |
Class C | | | 11,641 | | | | 23,475 | |
Institutional Class | | | 228,521 | | | | 479,748 | |
| | | 3,908,670 | | | | 10,130,520 | |
Statements of changes in net assets
Delaware Tax-Free Arizona Fund
| | Six months ended 2/29/24 (Unaudited) | | | Year ended 8/31/23 | |
Capital Share Transactions (continued): | | | | | | | | |
Cost of shares redeemed: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | $ | (4,689,779 | ) | | $ | (13,153,564 | ) |
Class C | | | (88,036 | ) | | | (448,544 | ) |
Institutional Class | | | (2,928,279 | ) | | | (9,951,656 | ) |
| | | (7,706,094 | ) | | | (23,553,764 | ) |
Decrease in net assets derived from capital share transactions | | | (3,797,424 | ) | | | (13,423,244 | ) |
Net Decrease in Net Assets | | | (912,440 | ) | | | (17,617,991 | ) |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 59,258,344 | | | | 76,876,335 | |
End of period | | $ | 58,345,904 | | | $ | 59,258,344 | |
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statements of changes in net assets
Delaware Tax-Free California Fund
| | Six months ended 2/29/24 (Unaudited) | | | Year ended 8/31/23 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 4,357,295 | | | $ | 6,649,150 | |
Net realized gain (loss) | | | (494,249 | ) | | | (1,542,727 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 11,596,989 | | | | (3,894,500 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 15,460,035 | | | | 1,211,923 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders from: | | | | | | | | |
Distributable earnings: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (1,421,253 | ) | | | (2,431,975 | ) |
Class C | | | (34,361 | ) | | | (59,702 | ) |
Institutional Class | | | (2,793,456 | ) | | | (4,027,340 | ) |
| | | (4,249,070 | ) | | | (6,519,017 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Capital Share Transactions (See Note 4): | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 10,103,749 | | | | 12,292,940 | |
Class C | | | 438,754 | | | | 375,687 | |
Institutional Class | | | 43,644,253 | | | | 90,167,613 | |
Net assets from reorganization:1 | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 7,161,531 | | | | — | |
Class C | | | 357,099 | | | | — | |
Institutional Class | | | 4,402,146 | | | | — | |
Net asset value of shares issued upon reinvestment of dividends and distributions: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 1,341,290 | | | | 2,227,676 | |
Class C | | | 34,488 | | | | 58,605 | |
Institutional Class | | | 2,542,820 | | | | 3,500,222 | |
| | | 70,026,130 | | | | 108,622,743 | |
Statements of changes in net assets
Delaware Tax-Free California Fund
| | Six months ended 2/29/24 (Unaudited) | | | Year ended 8/31/23 | |
Capital Share Transactions (continued): | | | | | | | | |
Cost of shares redeemed: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | $ | (9,942,215 | ) | | $ | (14,852,977 | ) |
Class C | | | (379,378 | ) | | | (844,429 | ) |
Institutional Class | | | (24,817,474 | ) | | | (37,873,243 | ) |
| | | (35,139,067 | ) | | | (53,570,649 | ) |
Increase in net assets derived from capital share transactions | | | 34,887,063 | | | | 55,052,094 | |
Net Increase in Net Assets | | | 46,098,028 | | | | 49,745,000 | |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 203,431,561 | | | | 153,686,561 | |
End of period | | $ | 249,529,589 | | | $ | 203,431,561 | |
1 See Note 5 in “Notes to financial statements.”
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statements of changes in net assets
Delaware Tax-Free Colorado Fund
| | Six months ended 2/29/24 (Unaudited) | | | Year ended 8/31/23 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 3,804,923 | | | $ | 7,596,620 | |
Net realized gain (loss) | | | (611,705 | ) | | | (5,137,100 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 9,573,026 | | | | (3,603,204 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 12,766,244 | | | | (1,143,684 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders from: | | | | | | | | |
Distributable earnings: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (2,194,569 | ) | | | (4,466,012 | ) |
Class C | | | (40,280 | ) | | | (99,573 | ) |
Institutional Class | | | (1,558,846 | ) | | | (2,867,680 | ) |
| | | (3,793,695 | ) | | | (7,433,265 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Capital Share Transactions (See Note 4): | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 6,101,519 | | | | 7,142,609 | |
Class C | | | 121,258 | | | | 265,872 | |
Institutional Class | | | 18,743,414 | | | | 32,457,083 | |
Net asset value of shares issued upon reinvestment of dividends and distributions: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 2,002,179 | | | | 4,097,868 | |
Class C | | | 39,247 | | | | 97,526 | |
Institutional Class | | | 1,452,474 | | | | 2,685,949 | |
| | | 28,460,091 | | | | 46,746,907 | |
Statements of changes in net assets
Delaware Tax-Free Colorado Fund
| | Six months ended 2/29/24 (Unaudited) | | | Year ended 8/31/23 | |
Capital Share Transactions (continued): | | | | | | | | |
Cost of shares redeemed: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | $ | (15,557,166 | ) | | $ | (21,503,738 | ) |
Class C | | | (608,642 | ) | | | (1,948,138 | ) |
Institutional Class | | | (23,352,381 | ) | | | (32,101,650 | ) |
| | | (39,518,189 | ) | | | (55,553,526 | ) |
Decrease in net assets derived from capital share transactions | | | (11,058,098 | ) | | | (8,806,619 | ) |
Net Decrease in Net Assets | | | (2,085,549 | ) | | | (17,383,568 | ) |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 212,796,868 | | | | 230,180,436 | |
End of period | | $ | 210,711,319 | | | $ | 212,796,868 | |
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statements of changes in net assets
Delaware Tax-Free Idaho Fund
| | Six months ended 2/29/24 (Unaudited) | | | Year ended 8/31/23 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 2,164,414 | | | $ | 3,971,062 | |
Net realized gain (loss) | | | 11,664 | | | | (2,376,811 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 4,978,935 | | | | (2,403,529 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 7,155,013 | | | | (809,278 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders from: | | | | | | | | |
Distributable earnings: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (1,120,431 | ) | | | (2,049,712 | ) |
Class C | | | (58,390 | ) | | | (117,116 | ) |
Institutional Class | | | (945,679 | ) | | | (1,697,616 | ) |
| | | (2,124,500 | ) | | | (3,864,444 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Capital Share Transactions (See Note 4): | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 4,609,162 | | | | 16,995,143 | |
Class C | | | 498,696 | | | | 705,381 | |
Institutional Class | | | 9,321,780 | | | | 21,898,695 | |
Net asset value of shares issued upon reinvestment of dividends and distributions: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 1,087,001 | | | | 1,953,262 | |
Class C | | | 58,284 | | | | 116,674 | |
Institutional Class | | | 878,399 | | | | 1,607,629 | |
| | | 16,453,322 | | | | 43,276,784 | |
Statements of changes in net assets
Delaware Tax-Free Idaho Fund
| | Six months ended 2/29/24 (Unaudited) | | | Year ended 8/31/23 | |
Capital Share Transactions (continued): | | | | | | | | |
Cost of shares redeemed: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | $ | (6,199,388 | ) | | $ | (18,952,998 | ) |
Class C | | | (803,634 | ) | | | (1,109,842 | ) |
Institutional Class | | | (8,816,707 | ) | | | (19,749,321 | ) |
| | | (15,819,729 | ) | | | (39,812,161 | ) |
Increase in net assets derived from capital share transactions | | | 633,593 | | | | 3,464,623 | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | 5,664,106 | | | | (1,209,099 | ) |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 120,427,651 | | | | 121,636,750 | |
End of period | | $ | 126,091,757 | | | $ | 120,427,651 | |
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statements of changes in net assets
Delaware Tax-Free New York Fund
| | Six months ended 2/29/24 (Unaudited) | | Year ended 8/31/23 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 3,974,201 | | | $ | 6,974,865 | |
Net realized gain (loss) | | | (1,019,873 | ) | | | (2,131,943 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 10,870,830 | | | | (4,834,624 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 13,825,158 | | | | 8,298 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders from: | | | | | | | | |
Distributable earnings: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (2,455,574 | ) | | | (4,350,900 | ) |
Class C | | | (36,052 | ) | | | (78,647 | ) |
Institutional Class | | | (1,382,027 | ) | | | (2,350,712 | ) |
| | | (3,873,653 | ) | | | (6,780,259 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Capital Share Transactions (See Note 4): | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 24,391,756 | | | | 25,930,760 | |
Class C | | | 1,131,728 | | | | 548,305 | |
Institutional Class | | | 20,984,797 | | | | 36,258,510 | |
Net asset value of shares issued upon reinvestment of dividends and distributions: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 2,079,178 | | | | 3,637,579 | |
Class C | | | 32,556 | | | | 65,957 | |
Institutional Class | | | 1,144,920 | | | | 2,018,704 | |
| | | 49,764,935 | | | | 68,459,815 | |
Statements of changes in net assets
Delaware Tax-Free New York Fund
| | Six months ended 2/29/24 (Unaudited) | | Year ended 8/31/23 |
Capital Share Transactions (continued): | | | | | | | | |
Cost of shares redeemed: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | $ | (16,241,221 | ) | | $ | (25,172,845 | ) |
Class C | | | (892,916 | ) | | | (1,546,228 | ) |
Institutional Class | | | (14,195,823 | ) | | | (32,708,869 | ) |
| | | (31,329,960 | ) | | | (59,427,942 | ) |
Increase in net assets derived from capital share transactions | | | 18,434,975 | | | | 9,031,873 | |
Net Increase in Net Assets | | | 28,386,480 | | | | 2,259,912 | |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 201,246,161 | | | | 198,986,249 | |
End of period | | $ | 229,632,641 | | | $ | 201,246,161 | |
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statements of changes in net assets
Delaware Tax-Free Pennsylvania Fund
| | Six months ended 2/29/24 (Unaudited) | | Year ended 8/31/23 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 7,640,971 | | | $ | 14,824,610 | |
Net realized gain (loss) | | | (487,624 | ) | | | (10,953,077 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 18,601,852 | | | | (3,634,903 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 25,755,199 | | | | 236,630 | |
Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders from: | | | | | | | | |
Distributable earnings: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (6,133,099 | ) | | | (11,855,458 | ) |
Class C | | | (147,294 | ) | | | (280,340 | ) |
Institutional Class | | | (1,360,578 | ) | | | (2,688,812 | ) |
| | | (7,640,971 | ) | | | (14,824,610 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Capital Share Transactions (See Note 4): | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 47,493,552 | | | | 90,808,169 | |
Class C | | | 2,443,604 | | | | 1,929,675 | |
Institutional Class | | | 19,367,743 | | | | 30,568,725 | |
Net asset value of shares issued upon reinvestment of dividends and distributions: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 5,505,341 | | | | 10,596,263 | |
Class C | | | 144,171 | | | | 271,565 | |
Institutional Class | | | 1,304,655 | | | | 2,610,502 | |
| | | 76,259,066 | | | | 136,784,899 | |
Statements of changes in net assets
Delaware Tax-Free Pennsylvania Fund
| | Six months ended 2/29/24 (Unaudited) | | Year ended 8/31/23 |
Capital Share Transactions (continued): | | | | | | | | |
Cost of shares redeemed: | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | $ | (56,512,822 | ) | | $ | (120,653,920 | ) |
Class C | | | (2,238,275 | ) | | | (3,528,529 | ) |
Institutional Class | | | (17,462,183 | ) | | | (39,578,290 | ) |
| | | (76,213,280 | ) | | | (163,760,739 | ) |
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from capital share transactions | | | 45,786 | | | | (26,975,840 | ) |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | 18,160,014 | | | | (41,563,820 | ) |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 380,116,948 | | | | 421,680,768 | |
End of period | | $ | 398,276,962 | | | $ | 380,116,948 | |
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Financial highlights
Delaware Tax-Free Arizona Fund Class A
Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:
Net asset value, beginning of period |
|
Income (loss) from investment operations: |
Net investment income2 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
Total from investment operations |
|
Less dividends and distributions from: |
Net investment income |
Net realized gain |
Total dividends and distributions |
|
Net asset value, end of period |
|
Total return4 |
|
Ratios and supplemental data: |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived. |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived |
Portfolio turnover |
| 1 | Ratios have been annualized and total return and portfolio turnover have not been annualized. |
| 2 | Calculated using average shares outstanding. |
| 3 | Amount is less than $(0.005) per share. |
| 4 | Total return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions at net asset value and does not reflect the impact of a sales charge. Total return during the period reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor (as applicable). Performance would have been lower had the waivers not been in effect. |
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
| Six months ended 2/29/241 | | Year ended |
| (Unaudited) | | 8/31/23 | | 8/31/22 | | 8/31/21 | | 8/31/20 | | 8/31/19 |
| $ | 9.78 | | | $ | 10.40 | | | $ | 12.09 | | | $ | 11.55 | | | $ | 11.70 | | | $ | 11.24 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 0.19 | | | | 0.33 | | | | 0.30 | | | | 0.31 | | | | 0.33 | | | | 0.37 | |
| | 0.52 | | | | (0.63 | ) | | | (1.61 | ) | | | 0.55 | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | 0.46 | |
| | 0.71 | | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (1.31 | ) | | | 0.86 | | | | 0.20 | | | | 0.83 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.37 | ) |
| | — | | | | —3 | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
| | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.37 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| $ | 10.31 | | | $ | 9.78 | | | $ | 10.40 | | | $ | 12.09 | | | $ | 11.55 | | | $ | 11.70 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 7.34 | % | | | (2.84 | )% | | | (11.06 | )% | | | 7.51 | % | | | 1.79 | % | | | 7.51 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| $ | 44,293 | | | $ | 45,650 | | | $ | 56,882 | | | $ | 66,710 | | | $ | 62,186 | | | $ | 62,033 | |
| | 0.84 | % | | | 0.84 | % | | | 0.84 | % | | | 0.84 | % | | | 0.84 | % | | | 0.84 | % |
| | 1.23 | % | | | 1.10 | % | | | 1.01 | % | | | 1.00 | % | | | 1.01 | % | | | 1.02 | % |
| | 3.74 | % | | | 3.31 | % | | | 2.70 | % | | | 2.60 | % | | | 2.87 | % | | | 3.29 | % |
| | 3.35 | % | | | 3.05 | % | | | 2.53 | % | | | 2.44 | % | | | 2.70 | % | | | 3.11 | % |
| | 8 | % | | | 22 | % | | | 30 | % | | | 19 | % | | | 36 | % | | | 31 | % |
Financial highlights
Delaware Tax-Free Arizona Fund Class C
Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:
Net asset value, beginning of period |
|
Income (loss) from investment operations: |
Net investment income2 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
Total from investment operations |
|
Less dividends and distributions from: |
Net investment income |
Net realized gain |
Total dividends and distributions |
|
Net asset value, end of period |
|
Total return4 |
|
Ratios and supplemental data: |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived. |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived |
Portfolio turnover |
| 1 | Ratios have been annualized and total return and portfolio turnover have not been annualized. |
| 2 | Calculated using average shares outstanding. |
| 3 | Amount is less than $(0.005) per share. |
| 4 | Total return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions at net asset value and does not reflect the impact of a sales charge. Total return during the period reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor (as applicable). Performance would have been lower had the waivers not been in effect. |
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
| Six months ended 2/29/241 | | Year ended |
| (Unaudited) | | 8/31/23 | | 8/31/22 | | 8/31/21 | | 8/31/20 | | 8/31/19 |
| $ | 9.80 | | | $ | 10.43 | | | $ | 12.12 | | | $ | 11.58 | | | $ | 11.73 | | | $ | 11.27 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 0.15 | | | | 0.26 | | | | 0.22 | | | | 0.22 | | | | 0.24 | | | | 0.28 | |
| | 0.53 | | | | (0.64 | ) | | | (1.61 | ) | | | 0.55 | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | 0.46 | |
| | 0.68 | | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (1.39 | ) | | | 0.77 | | | | 0.12 | | | | 0.74 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) |
| | — | | | | —3 | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
| | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| $ | 10.34 | | | $ | 9.80 | | | $ | 10.43 | | | $ | 12.12 | | | $ | 11.58 | | | $ | 11.73 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 7.04 | % | | | (3.65 | )% | | | (11.70 | )% | | | 6.70 | % | | | 1.03 | % | | | 6.70 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| $ | 858 | | | $ | 834 | | | $ | 1,119 | | | $ | 1,527 | | | $ | 2,561 | | | $ | 3,100 | |
| | 1.59 | % | | | 1.59 | % | | | 1.59 | % | | | 1.59 | % | | | 1.59 | % | | | 1.59 | % |
| | 1.98 | % | | | 1.85 | % | | | 1.76 | % | | | 1.75 | % | | | 1.76 | % | | | 1.77 | % |
| | 2.99 | % | | | 2.56 | % | | | 1.95 | % | | | 1.85 | % | | | 2.12 | % | | | 2.54 | % |
| | 2.60 | % | | | 2.30 | % | | | 1.78 | % | | | 1.69 | % | | | 1.95 | % | | | 2.36 | % |
| | 8 | % | | | 22 | % | | | 30 | % | | | 19 | % | | | 36 | % | | | 31 | % |
Financial highlights
Delaware Tax-Free Arizona Fund Institutional Class
Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:
Net asset value, beginning of period |
|
Income (loss) from investment operations: |
Net investment income2 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
Total from investment operations |
|
Less dividends and distributions from: |
Net investment income |
Net realized gain |
Total dividends and distributions |
|
Net asset value, end of period |
|
Total return4 |
|
Ratios and supplemental data: |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived. |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived |
Portfolio turnover |
| 1 | Ratios have been annualized and total return and portfolio turnover have not been annualized. |
| 2 | Calculated using average shares outstanding. |
| 3 | Amount is less than $(0.005) per share. |
| 4 | Total return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions at net asset value. Total return during the period reflects waivers by the manager. Performance would have been lower had the waivers not been in effect. |
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
| Six months ended 2/29/241 | | Year ended |
| (Unaudited) | | 8/31/23 | | 8/31/22 | | 8/31/21 | | 8/31/20 | | 8/31/19 |
| $ | 9.78 | | | $ | 10.40 | | | $ | 12.09 | | | $ | 11.55 | | | $ | 11.70 | | | $ | 11.24 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 0.20 | | | | 0.36 | | | | 0.33 | | | | 0.34 | | | | 0.36 | | | | 0.39 | |
| | 0.52 | | | | (0.63 | ) | | | (1.61 | ) | | | 0.55 | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | 0.46 | |
| | 0.72 | | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (1.28 | ) | | | 0.89 | | | | 0.23 | | | | 0.85 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (0.39 | ) |
| | — | | | | —3 | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
| | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.41 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (0.39 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| $ | 10.31 | | | $ | 9.78 | | | $ | 10.40 | | | $ | 12.09 | | | $ | 11.55 | | | $ | 11.70 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 7.48 | % | | | (2.60 | )% | | | (10.84 | )% | | | 7.78 | % | | | 2.05 | % | | | 7.78 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| $ | 13,195 | | | $ | 12,774 | | | $ | 18,875 | | | $ | 22,147 | | | $ | 15,072 | | | $ | 14,136 | |
| | 0.59 | % | | | 0.59 | % | | | 0.59 | % | | | 0.59 | % | | | 0.59 | % | | | 0.59 | % |
| | 0.98 | % | | | 0.85 | % | | | 0.76 | % | | | 0.75 | % | | | 0.76 | % | | | 0.77 | % |
| | 3.99 | % | | | 3.56 | % | | | 2.95 | % | | | 2.85 | % | | | 3.12 | % | | | 3.54 | % |
| | 3.60 | % | | | 3.30 | % | | | 2.78 | % | | | 2.69 | % | | | 2.95 | % | | | 3.36 | % |
| | 8 | % | | | 22 | % | | | 30 | % | | | 19 | % | | | 36 | % | | | 31 | % |
Financial highlights
Delaware Tax-Free California Fund Class A
Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:
Net asset value, beginning of period |
|
Income (loss) from investment operations: |
Net investment income2 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
Total from investment operations |
|
Less dividends and distributions from: |
Net investment income |
Net realized gain |
Total dividends and distributions |
|
Net asset value, end of period |
|
Total return3 |
|
Ratios and supplemental data: |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived. |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived |
Portfolio turnover |
1 | Ratios have been annualized and total return and portfolio turnover have not been annualized. |
2 | Calculated using average shares outstanding. |
3 | Total return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions at net asset value and does not reflect the impact of a sales charge. Total return during the period reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor (as applicable). Performance would have been lower had the waivers not been in effect. |
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
| Six months ended 2/29/241 | | Year ended | |
| (Unaudited) | | 8/31/23 | | | 8/31/22 | | | 8/31/21 | | | 8/31/20 | | | 8/31/19 | |
| $ | 10.68 | | | $ | 10.97 | | | $ | 12.64 | | | $ | 12.18 | | | $ | 12.49 | | | $ | 11.98 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 0.20 | | | | 0.39 | | | | 0.35 | | | | 0.37 | | | | 0.38 | | | | 0.40 | |
| | 0.56 | | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (1.65 | ) | | | 0.46 | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | 0.53 | |
| | 0.76 | | | | 0.09 | | | | (1.30 | ) | | | 0.83 | | | | 0.18 | | | | 0.93 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.37 | ) | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (0.40 | ) |
| | — | | | | — | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) |
| | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (0.37 | ) | | | (0.37 | ) | | | (0.49 | ) | | | (0.42 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| $ | 11.24 | | | $ | 10.68 | | | $ | 10.97 | | | $ | 12.64 | | | $ | 12.18 | | | $ | 12.49 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 7.21 | % | | | 0.87 | % | | | (10.48 | )% | | | 6.88 | % | | | 1.59 | % | | | 7.99 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| $ | 81,768 | | | $ | 69,093 | | | $ | 71,308 | | | $ | 86,059 | | | $ | 44,059 | | | $ | 42,203 | |
| | 0.80 | % | | | 0.81 | % | | | 0.82 | % | | | 0.86 | % | | | 0.82 | % | | | 0.82 | % |
| | 0.98 | % | | | 1.00 | % | | | 0.99 | % | | | 1.06 | % | | | 1.03 | % | | | 1.03 | % |
| | 3.83 | % | | | 3.62 | % | | | 2.94 | % | | | 2.95 | % | | | 3.17 | % | | | 3.36 | % |
| | 3.65 | % | | | 3.43 | % | | | 2.77 | % | | | 2.75 | % | | | 2.96 | % | | | 3.15 | % |
| | 10 | % | | | 22 | % | | | 31 | % | | | 14 | % | | | 36 | % | | | 32 | % |
Financial highlights
Delaware Tax-Free California Fund Class C
Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:
Net asset value, beginning of period |
|
Income (loss) from investment operations: |
Net investment income2 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
Total from investment operations |
|
Less dividends and distributions from: |
Net investment income |
Net realized gain |
Total dividends and distributions |
|
Net asset value, end of period |
|
Total return3 |
|
Ratios and supplemental data: |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived. |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived |
Portfolio turnover |
1 | Ratios have been annualized and total return and portfolio turnover have not been annualized. |
2 | Calculated using average shares outstanding. |
3 | Total return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions at net asset value and does not reflect the impact of a sales charge. Total return during the period reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor (as applicable). Performance would have been lower had the waivers not been in effect. |
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
| Six months ended 2/29/241 | | Year ended | |
| (Unaudited) | | 8/31/23 | | | 8/31/22 | | | 8/31/21 | | | 8/31/20 | | | 8/31/19 | |
| $ | 10.71 | | | $ | 11.00 | | | $ | 12.66 | | | $ | 12.21 | | | $ | 12.52 | | | $ | 12.00 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 0.16 | | | | 0.31 | | | | 0.26 | | | | 0.27 | | | | 0.29 | | | | 0.32 | |
| | 0.55 | | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (1.64 | ) | | | 0.45 | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | 0.54 | |
| | 0.71 | | | | 0.01 | | | | (1.38 | ) | | | 0.72 | | | | 0.09 | | | | 0.86 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) |
| | — | | | | — | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) |
| | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.40 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| $ | 11.26 | | | $ | 10.71 | | | $ | 11.00 | | | $ | 12.66 | | | $ | 12.21 | | | $ | 12.52 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 6.71 | % | | | 0.12 | % | | | (11.05 | )% | | | 5.99 | % | | | 0.83 | % | | | 7.26 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| $ | 2,572 | | | $ | 2,001 | | | $ | 2,479 | | | $ | 3,843 | | | $ | 6,829 | | | $ | 11,551 | |
| | 1.55 | % | | | 1.56 | % | | | 1.57 | % | | | 1.61 | % | | | 1.57 | % | | | 1.57 | % |
| | 1.73 | % | | | 1.75 | % | | | 1.74 | % | | | 1.81 | % | | | 1.78 | % | | | 1.78 | % |
| | 3.08 | % | | | 2.87 | % | | | 2.19 | % | | | 2.20 | % | | | 2.42 | % | | | 2.61 | % |
| | 2.90 | % | | | 2.68 | % | | | 2.02 | % | | | 2.00 | % | | | 2.21 | % | | | 2.40 | % |
| | 10 | % | | | 22 | % | | | 31 | % | | | 14 | % | | | 36 | % | | | 32 | % |
Financial highlights
Delaware Tax-Free California Fund Institutional Class
Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:
Net asset value, beginning of period |
|
Income (loss) from investment operations: |
Net investment income2 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
Total from investment operations |
|
Less dividends and distributions from: |
Net investment income |
Net realized gain |
Total dividends and distributions |
|
Net asset value, end of period |
|
Total return3 |
|
Ratios and supplemental data: |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived. |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived |
Portfolio turnover |
1 | Ratios have been annualized and total return and portfolio turnover have not been annualized. |
2 | Calculated using average shares outstanding. |
3 | Total return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions at net asset value. Total return during the period reflects waivers by the manager. Performance would have been lower had the waivers not been in effect. |
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
| Six months ended 2/29/241 | | Year ended | |
| (Unaudited) | | 8/31/23 | | | 8/31/22 | | | 8/31/21 | | | 8/31/20 | | | 8/31/19 | |
| $ | 10.69 | | | $ | 10.97 | | | $ | 12.64 | | | $ | 12.18 | | | $ | 12.49 | | | $ | 11.98 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 0.21 | | | | 0.42 | | | | 0.38 | | | | 0.40 | | | | 0.41 | | | | 0.43 | |
| | 0.55 | | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (1.65 | ) | | | 0.46 | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | 0.53 | |
| | 0.76 | | | | 0.13 | | | | (1.27 | ) | | | 0.86 | | | | 0.21 | | | | 0.96 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | (0.21 | ) | | | (0.41 | ) | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (0.40 | ) | | | (0.41 | ) | | | (0.43 | ) |
| | — | | | | — | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) |
| | (0.21 | ) | | | (0.41 | ) | | | (0.40 | ) | | | (0.40 | ) | | | (0.52 | ) | | | (0.45 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| $ | 11.24 | | | $ | 10.69 | | | $ | 10.97 | | | $ | 12.64 | | | $ | 12.18 | | | $ | 12.49 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 7.25 | % | | | 1.22 | % | | | (10.26 | )% | | | 7.14 | % | | | 1.84 | % | | | 8.25 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| $ | 165,190 | | | $ | 132,338 | | | $ | 79,900 | | | $ | 45,996 | | | $ | 34,098 | | | $ | 44,646 | |
| | 0.55 | % | | | 0.56 | % | | | 0.57 | % | | | 0.61 | % | | | 0.57 | % | | | 0.57 | % |
| | 0.73 | % | | | 0.75 | % | | | 0.74 | % | | | 0.81 | % | | | 0.78 | % | | | 0.78 | % |
| | 4.08 | % | | | 3.87 | % | | | 3.19 | % | | | 3.20 | % | | | 3.42 | % | | | 3.61 | % |
| | 3.90 | % | | | 3.68 | % | | | 3.02 | % | | | 3.00 | % | | | 3.21 | % | | | 3.40 | % |
| | 10 | % | | | 22 | % | | | 31 | % | | | 14 | % | | | 36 | % | | | 32 | % |
Financial highlights
Delaware Tax-Free Colorado Fund Class A
Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:
Net asset value, beginning of period |
|
Income (loss) from investment operations: |
Net investment income2 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
Total from investment operations |
|
Less dividends and distributions from: |
Net investment income |
Total dividends and distributions |
|
Net asset value, end of period |
|
Total return3 |
|
Ratios and supplemental data: |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets4 |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived4 |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived |
Portfolio turnover |
1 | Ratios have been annualized and total return and portfolio turnover have not been annualized. |
2 | Calculated using average shares outstanding. |
3 | Total return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions at net asset value and does not reflect the impact of a sales charge. Total return during the period reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor (as applicable). Performance would have been lower had the waivers not been in effect. |
4 | Expense ratios do not include expenses of any investment companies in which the Fund invests. |
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
| Six months ended 2/29/241 | | Year ended | |
| (Unaudited) | | 8/31/23 | | | 8/31/22 | | | 8/31/21 | | | 8/31/20 | | | 8/31/19 | |
| $ | 9.92 | | | $ | 10.30 | | | $ | 11.70 | | | $ | 11.36 | | | $ | 11.48 | | | $ | 11.04 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 0.18 | | | | 0.35 | | | | 0.30 | | | | 0.29 | | | | 0.33 | | | | 0.37 | |
| | 0.48 | | | | (0.39 | ) | | | (1.40 | ) | | | 0.34 | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | 0.44 | |
| | 0.66 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (1.10 | ) | | | 0.63 | | | | 0.21 | | | | 0.81 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.37 | ) |
| | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.37 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| $ | 10.40 | | | $ | 9.92 | | | $ | 10.30 | | | $ | 11.70 | | | $ | 11.36 | | | $ | 11.48 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 6.75 | % | | | (0.39 | )% | | | (9.49 | )% | | | 5.64 | % | | | 1.88 | % | | | 7.48 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| $ | 125,194 | | | $ | 127,477 | | | $ | 142,904 | | | $ | 164,258 | | | $ | 162,955 | | | $ | 167,136 | |
| | 0.82 | % | | | 0.82 | % | | | 0.82 | % | | | 0.83 | % | | | 0.84 | % | | | 0.84 | % |
| | 1.02 | % | | | 0.98 | % | | | 0.96 | % | | | 0.96 | % | | | 0.96 | % | | | 0.97 | % |
| | 3.65 | % | | | 3.43 | % | | | 2.76 | % | | | 2.54 | % | | | 2.91 | % | | | 3.31 | % |
| | 3.45 | % | | | 3.27 | % | | | 2.62 | % | | | 2.41 | % | | | 2.79 | % | | | 3.18 | % |
| | 4 | % | | | 34 | % | | | 24 | % | | | 10 | % | | | 18 | % | | | 16 | % |
Financial highlights
Delaware Tax-Free Colorado Fund Class C
Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:
Net asset value, beginning of period |
|
Income (loss) from investment operations: |
Net investment income2 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
Total from investment operations |
|
Less dividends and distributions from: |
Net investment income |
Total dividends and distributions |
|
Net asset value, end of period |
|
Total return3 |
|
Ratios and supplemental data: |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets4 |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived4 |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived |
Portfolio turnover |
1 | Ratios have been annualized and total return and portfolio turnover have not been annualized. |
2 | Calculated using average shares outstanding. |
3 | Total return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions at net asset value and does not reflect the impact of a sales charge. Total return during the period reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor (as applicable). Performance would have been lower had the waivers not been in effect. |
4 | Expense ratios do not include expenses of any investment companies in which the Fund invests. |
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
| Six months ended 2/29/241 | | Year ended | |
| (Unaudited) | | 8/31/23 | | | 8/31/22 | | | 8/31/21 | | | 8/31/20 | | | 8/31/19 | |
| $ | 9.94 | | | $ | 10.32 | | | $ | 11.73 | | | $ | 11.39 | | | $ | 11.51 | | | $ | 11.07 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 0.14 | | | | 0.27 | | | | 0.22 | | | | 0.21 | | | | 0.24 | | | | 0.29 | |
| | 0.48 | | | | (0.39 | ) | | | (1.41 | ) | | | 0.34 | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | 0.44 | |
| | 0.62 | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (1.19 | ) | | | 0.55 | | | | 0.12 | | | | 0.73 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) |
| | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| $ | 10.42 | | | $ | 9.94 | | | $ | 10.32 | | | $ | 11.73 | | | $ | 11.39 | | | $ | 11.51 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 6.34 | % | | | (1.14 | )% | | | (10.22 | )% | | | 4.85 | % | | | 1.12 | % | | | 6.67 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| $ | 2,767 | | | $ | 3,111 | | | $ | 4,845 | | | $ | 6,758 | | | $ | 8,121 | | | $ | 10,364 | |
| | 1.57 | % | | | 1.57 | % | | | 1.57 | % | | | 1.58 | % | | | 1.59 | % | | | 1.59 | % |
| | 1.77 | % | | | 1.73 | % | | | 1.71 | % | | | 1.71 | % | | | 1.71 | % | | | 1.72 | % |
| | 2.90 | % | | | 2.68 | % | | | 2.01 | % | | | 1.79 | % | | | 2.16 | % | | | 2.56 | % |
| | 2.70 | % | | | 2.52 | % | | | 1.87 | % | | | 1.66 | % | | | 2.04 | % | | | 2.43 | % |
| | 4 | % | | | 34 | % | | | 24 | % | | | 10 | % | | | 18 | % | | | 16 | % |
Financial highlights
Delaware Tax-Free Colorado Fund Institutional Class
Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:
Net asset value, beginning of period |
|
Income (loss) from investment operations: |
Net investment income2 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
Total from investment operations |
|
Less dividends and distributions from: |
Net investment income |
Total dividends and distributions |
|
Net asset value, end of period |
|
Total return3 |
|
Ratios and supplemental data: |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets4 |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived4 |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived |
Portfolio turnover |
1 | Ratios have been annualized and total return and portfolio turnover have not been annualized. |
2 | Calculated using average shares outstanding. |
3 | Total return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions at net asset value. Total return during the period reflects waivers by the manager. Performance would have been lower had the waivers not been in effect. |
4 | Expense ratios do not include expenses of any investment companies in which the Fund invests. |
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
| Six months ended 2/29/241 | | Year ended | |
| (Unaudited) | | 8/31/23 | | | 8/31/22 | | | 8/31/21 | | | 8/31/20 | | | 8/31/19 | |
| $ | 9.92 | | | $ | 10.30 | | | $ | 11.70 | | | $ | 11.36 | | | $ | 11.48 | | | $ | 11.04 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 0.19 | | | | 0.37 | | | | 0.33 | | | | 0.32 | | | | 0.36 | | | | 0.40 | |
| | 0.48 | | | | (0.39 | ) | | | (1.40 | ) | | | 0.34 | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | 0.44 | |
| | 0.67 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (1.07 | ) | | | 0.66 | | | | 0.24 | | | | 0.84 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (0.40 | ) |
| | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (0.40 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| $ | 10.40 | | | $ | 9.92 | | | $ | 10.30 | | | $ | 11.70 | | | $ | 11.36 | | | $ | 11.48 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 6.88 | % | | | (0.14 | )% | | | (9.27 | )% | | | 5.91 | % | | | 2.14 | % | | | 7.74 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| $ | 82,750 | | | $ | 82,209 | | | $ | 82,431 | | | $ | 76,092 | | | $ | 51,941 | | | $ | 42,317 | |
| | 0.57 | % | | | 0.57 | % | | | 0.57 | % | | | 0.58 | % | | | 0.59 | % | | | 0.59 | % |
| | 0.77 | % | | | 0.73 | % | | | 0.71 | % | | | 0.71 | % | | | 0.71 | % | | | 0.72 | % |
| | 3.90 | % | | | 3.68 | % | | | 3.01 | % | | | 2.79 | % | | | 3.16 | % | | | 3.56 | % |
| | 3.70 | % | | | 3.52 | % | | | 2.87 | % | | | 2.66 | % | | | 3.04 | % | | | 3.43 | % |
| | 4 | % | | | 34 | % | | | 24 | % | | | 10 | % | | | 18 | % | | | 16 | % |
Financial highlights
Delaware Tax-Free Idaho Fund Class A
Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:
Net asset value, beginning of period |
|
Income (loss) from investment operations: |
Net investment income2 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
Total from investment operations |
|
Less dividends and distributions from: |
Net investment income |
Total dividends and distributions |
|
Net asset value, end of period |
|
Total return3 |
|
Ratios and supplemental data: |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets4 |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived4 |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived |
Portfolio turnover |
1 | Ratios have been annualized and total return and portfolio turnover have not been annualized. |
2 | Calculated using average shares outstanding. |
3 | Total return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions at net asset value and does not reflect the impact of a sales charge. Total return during the period reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor (as applicable). Performance would have been lower had the waivers not been in effect. |
4 | Expense ratios do not include expenses of any investment companies in which the Fund invests. |
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
| Six months ended 2/29/241 | | Year ended | |
| (Unaudited) | | 8/31/23 | | | 8/31/22 | | | 8/31/21 | | | 8/31/20 | | | 8/31/19 | |
| $ | 10.06 | | | $ | 10.44 | | | $ | 11.91 | | | $ | 11.52 | | | $ | 11.65 | | | $ | 11.21 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 0.18 | | | | 0.34 | | | | 0.30 | | | | 0.30 | | | | 0.33 | | | | 0.35 | |
| | 0.44 | | | | (0.39 | ) | | | (1.47 | ) | | | 0.39 | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | 0.44 | |
| | 0.62 | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (1.17 | ) | | | 0.69 | | | | 0.20 | | | | 0.79 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) |
| | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| $ | 10.50 | | | $ | 10.06 | | | $ | 10.44 | | | $ | 11.91 | | | $ | 11.52 | | | $ | 11.65 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 6.20 | % | | | (0.51 | )% | | | (10.00 | )% | | | 6.03 | % | | | 1.77 | % | | | 7.19 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| $ | 66,966 | | | $ | 64,691 | | | $ | 67,247 | | | $ | 71,345 | | | $ | 60,667 | | | $ | 55,480 | |
| | 0.86 | % | | | 0.86 | % | | | 0.86 | % | | | 0.86 | % | | | 0.86 | % | | | 0.86 | % |
| | 1.08 | % | | | 1.03 | % | | | 1.01 | % | | | 1.01 | % | | | 1.02 | % | | | 1.03 | % |
| | 3.55 | % | | | 3.27 | % | | | 2.62 | % | | | 2.53 | % | | | 2.87 | % | | | 3.11 | % |
| | 3.33 | % | | | 3.10 | % | | | 2.47 | % | | | 2.38 | % | | | 2.71 | % | | | 2.94 | % |
| | 7 | % | | | 25 | % | | | 38 | % | | | 17 | % | | | 22 | % | | | 14 | % |
Financial highlights
Delaware Tax-Free Idaho Fund Class C
Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:
Net asset value, beginning of period |
|
Income (loss) from investment operations: |
Net investment income2 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
Total from investment operations |
|
Less dividends and distributions from: |
Net investment income |
Total dividends and distributions |
|
Net asset value, end of period |
|
Total return3 |
|
Ratios and supplemental data: |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets4 |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived4 |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived |
Portfolio turnover |
1 | Ratios have been annualized and total return and portfolio turnover have not been annualized. |
2 | Calculated using average shares outstanding. |
3 | Total return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions at net asset value and does not reflect the impact of a sales charge. Total return during the period reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor (as applicable). Performance would have been lower had the waivers not been in effect. |
4 | Expense ratios do not include expenses of any investment companies in which the Fund invests. |
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
| Six months ended 2/29/241 | | Year ended | |
| (Unaudited) | | 8/31/23 | | | 8/31/22 | | | 8/31/21 | | | 8/31/20 | | | 8/31/19 | |
| $ | 10.06 | | | $ | 10.44 | | | $ | 11.90 | | | $ | 11.51 | | | $ | 11.64 | | | $ | 11.20 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 0.14 | | | | 0.26 | | | | 0.21 | | | | 0.21 | | | | 0.24 | | | | 0.27 | |
| | 0.43 | | | | (0.39 | ) | | | (1.46 | ) | | | 0.39 | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | 0.44 | |
| | 0.57 | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (1.25 | ) | | | 0.60 | | | | 0.11 | | | | 0.71 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) |
| | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| $ | 10.49 | | | $ | 10.06 | | | $ | 10.44 | | | $ | 11.90 | | | $ | 11.51 | | | $ | 11.64 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 5.70 | % | | | (1.26 | )% | | | (10.59 | )% | | | 5.24 | % | | | 1.00 | % | | | 6.40 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| $ | 4,451 | | | $ | 4,532 | | | $ | 4,997 | | | $ | 6,453 | | | $ | 8,819 | | | $ | 12,875 | |
| | 1.61 | % | | | 1.61 | % | | | 1.61 | % | | | 1.61 | % | | | 1.61 | % | | | 1.61 | % |
| | 1.83 | % | | | 1.78 | % | | | 1.76 | % | | | 1.76 | % | | | 1.77 | % | | | 1.78 | % |
| | 2.80 | % | | | 2.52 | % | | | 1.87 | % | | | 1.78 | % | | | 2.12 | % | | | 2.36 | % |
| | 2.58 | % | | | 2.35 | % | | | 1.72 | % | | | 1.63 | % | | | 1.96 | % | | | 2.19 | % |
| | 7 | % | | | 25 | % | | | 38 | % | | | 17 | % | | | 22 | % | | | 14 | % |
Financial highlights
Delaware Tax-Free Idaho Fund Institutional Class
Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:
Net asset value, beginning of period |
|
Income (loss) from investment operations: |
Net investment income2 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
Total from investment operations |
|
Less dividends and distributions from: |
Net investment income |
Total dividends and distributions |
|
Net asset value, end of period |
|
Total return3 |
|
Ratios and supplemental data: |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets4 |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived4 |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived |
Portfolio turnover |
1 | Ratios have been annualized and total return and portfolio turnover have not been annualized. |
2 | Calculated using average shares outstanding. |
3 | Total return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions at net asset value. Total return during the period reflects waivers by the manager. Performance would have been lower had the waivers not been in effect. |
4 | Expense ratios do not include expenses of any investment companies in which the Fund invests. |
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
| Six months ended 2/29/241 | | Year ended | |
| (Unaudited) | | 8/31/23 | | | 8/31/22 | | | 8/31/21 | | | 8/31/20 | | | 8/31/19 | |
| $ | 10.07 | | | $ | 10.44 | | | $ | 11.91 | | | $ | 11.52 | | | $ | 11.65 | | | $ | 11.21 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 0.19 | | | | 0.36 | | | | 0.32 | | | | 0.33 | | | | 0.36 | | | | 0.38 | |
| | 0.43 | | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (1.47 | ) | | | 0.39 | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | 0.44 | |
| | 0.62 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (1.15 | ) | | | 0.72 | | | | 0.23 | | | | 0.82 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (0.38 | ) |
| | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (0.38 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| $ | 10.50 | | | $ | 10.07 | | | $ | 10.44 | | | $ | 11.91 | | | $ | 11.52 | | | $ | 11.65 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 6.22 | % | | | (0.17 | )% | | | (9.77 | )% | | | 6.29 | % | | | 2.02 | % | | | 7.46 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| $ | 54,675 | | | $ | 51,205 | | | $ | 49,393 | | | $ | 51,125 | | | $ | 36,057 | | | $ | 35,157 | |
| | 0.61 | % | | | 0.61 | % | | | 0.61 | % | | | 0.61 | % | | | 0.61 | % | | | 0.61 | % |
| | 0.83 | % | | | 0.78 | % | | | 0.76 | % | | | 0.76 | % | | | 0.77 | % | | | 0.78 | % |
| | 3.80 | % | | | 3.52 | % | | | 2.87 | % | | | 2.78 | % | | | 3.12 | % | | | 3.36 | % |
| | 3.58 | % | | | 3.35 | % | | | 2.72 | % | | | 2.63 | % | | | 2.96 | % | | | 3.19 | % |
| | 7 | % | | | 25 | % | | | 38 | % | | | 17 | % | | | 22 | % | | | 14 | % |
Financial highlights
Delaware Tax-Free New York Fund Class A
Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:
Net asset value, beginning of period |
|
Income (loss) from investment operations: |
Net investment income2 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
Total from investment operations |
|
Less dividends and distributions from: |
Net investment income |
Net realized gain |
Total dividends and distributions |
|
Net asset value, end of period |
|
Total return4 |
|
Ratios and supplemental data: |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived. |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived |
Portfolio turnover |
1 | Ratios have been annualized and total return and portfolio turnover have not been annualized. |
2 | Calculated using average shares outstanding. |
3 | Amount is less than $(0.005) per share. |
4 | Total return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions at net asset value and does not reflect the impact of a sales charge. Total return during the period reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor (as applicable). Performance would have been lower had the waivers not been in effect. |
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
| Six months ended 2/29/241 | | Year ended | |
| (Unaudited) | | 8/31/23 | | | 8/31/22 | | | 8/31/21 | | | 8/31/20 | | | 8/31/19 | |
| $ | 10.23 | | | $ | 10.56 | | | $ | 12.06 | | | $ | 11.66 | | | $ | 11.86 | | | $ | 11.33 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 0.19 | | | | 0.37 | | | | 0.31 | | | | 0.29 | | | | 0.33 | | | | 0.36 | |
| | 0.50 | | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (1.50 | ) | | | 0.45 | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | 0.53 | |
| | 0.69 | | | | 0.03 | | | | (1.19 | ) | | | 0.74 | | | | 0.19 | | | | 0.89 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) |
| | — | | | | — | | | | — | 3 | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | — | |
| | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.39 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| $ | 10.73 | | | $ | 10.23 | | | $ | 10.56 | | | $ | 12.06 | | | $ | 11.66 | | | $ | 11.86 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 6.83 | % | | | 0.29 | % | | | (9.96 | )% | | | 6.46 | % | | | 1.68 | % | | | 8.00 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| $ | 147,381 | | | $ | 130,791 | | | $ | 130,721 | | | $ | 161,593 | | | $ | 42,514 | | | $ | 36,058 | |
| | 0.80 | % | | | 0.80 | % | | | 0.80 | % | | | 0.83 | % | | | 0.80 | % | | | 0.80 | % |
| | 1.00 | % | | | 0.98 | % | | | 0.97 | % | | | 1.01 | % | | | 1.05 | % | | | 1.07 | % |
| | 3.80 | % | | | 3.56 | % | | | 2.78 | % | | | 2.47 | % | | | 2.86 | % | | | 3.12 | % |
| | 3.60 | % | | | 3.38 | % | | | 2.61 | % | | | 2.29 | % | | | 2.61 | % | | | 2.85 | % |
| | 12 | % | | | 24 | % | | | 30 | % | | | 13 | % | | | 31 | % | | | 21 | % |
Financial highlights
Delaware Tax-Free New York Fund Class C
Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:
Net asset value, beginning of period |
|
Income (loss) from investment operations: |
Net investment income2 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
Total from investment operations |
|
Less dividends and distributions from: |
Net investment income |
Net realized gain |
Total dividends and distributions |
|
Net asset value, end of period |
|
Total return4 |
|
Ratios and supplemental data: |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived. |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived |
Portfolio turnover |
1 | Ratios have been annualized and total return and portfolio turnover have not been annualized. |
2 | Calculated using average shares outstanding. |
3 | Amount is less than $(0.005) per share. |
4 | Total return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions at net asset value and does not reflect the impact of a sales charge. Total return during the period reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor (as applicable). Performance would have been lower had the waivers not been in effect. |
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
| Six months ended 2/29/241 | | Year ended | |
| (Unaudited) | | 8/31/23 | | | 8/31/22 | | | 8/31/21 | | | 8/31/20 | | | 8/31/19 | |
| $ | 10.21 | | | $ | 10.53 | | | $ | 12.03 | | | $ | 11.63 | | | $ | 11.83 | | | $ | 11.30 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 0.15 | | | | 0.29 | | | | 0.23 | | | | 0.21 | | | | 0.24 | | | | 0.27 | |
| | 0.50 | | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (1.50 | ) | | | 0.45 | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | 0.53 | |
| | 0.65 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (1.27 | ) | | | 0.66 | | | | 0.10 | | | | 0.80 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) |
| | — | | | | — | | | | — | 3 | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | — | |
| | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| $ | 10.71 | | | $ | 10.21 | | | $ | 10.53 | | | $ | 12.03 | | | $ | 11.63 | | | $ | 11.83 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 6.44 | % | | | (0.37 | )% | | | (10.66 | )% | | | 5.68 | % | | | 0.92 | % | | | 7.20 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| $ | 3,135 | | | $ | 2,757 | | | $ | 3,818 | | | $ | 4,720 | | | $ | 7,037 | | | $ | 13,459 | |
| | 1.55 | % | | | 1.55 | % | | | 1.55 | % | | | 1.58 | % | | | 1.55 | % | | | 1.55 | % |
| | 1.75 | % | | | 1.73 | % | | | 1.72 | % | | | 1.76 | % | | | 1.80 | % | | | 1.82 | % |
| | 3.05 | % | | | 2.81 | % | | | 2.02 | % | | | 1.72 | % | | | 2.11 | % | | | 2.37 | % |
| | 2.85 | % | | | 2.63 | % | | | 1.85 | % | | | 1.54 | % | | | 1.86 | % | | | 2.10 | % |
| | 12 | % | | | 24 | % | | | 30 | % | | | 13 | % | | | 31 | % | | | 21 | % |
Financial highlights
Delaware Tax-Free New York Fund Institutional Class
Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:
Net asset value, beginning of period |
|
Income (loss) from investment operations: |
Net investment income2 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
Total from investment operations |
|
Less dividends and distributions from: |
Net investment income |
Net realized gain |
Total dividends and distributions |
|
Net asset value, end of period |
|
Total return4 |
|
Ratios and supplemental data: |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived. |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived |
Portfolio turnover |
1 | Ratios have been annualized and total return and portfolio turnover have not been annualized. |
2 | Calculated using average shares outstanding. |
3 | Amount is less than $(0.005) per share. |
4 | Total return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions at net asset value. Total return during the period reflects waivers by the manager. Performance would have been lower had the waivers not been in effect. |
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
| Six months ended 2/29/241 | | Year ended | |
| (Unaudited) | | | 8/31/23 | | | 8/31/22 | | | 8/31/21 | | | 8/31/20 | | | 8/31/19 | |
| $ | 10.22 | | | $ | 10.55 | | | $ | 12.06 | | | $ | 11.66 | | | $ | 11.85 | | | $ | 11.33 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 0.20 | | | | 0.39 | | | | 0.34 | | | | 0.32 | | | | 0.36 | | | | 0.38 | |
| | 0.51 | | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (1.51 | ) | | | 0.45 | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | 0.52 | |
| | 0.71 | | | | 0.05 | | | | (1.17 | ) | | | 0.77 | | | | 0.23 | | | | 0.90 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (0.38 | ) |
| | — | | | | — | | | | — | 3 | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | — | |
| | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.37 | ) | | | (0.42 | ) | | | (0.38 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| $ | 10.73 | | | $ | 10.22 | | | $ | 10.55 | | | $ | 12.06 | | | $ | 11.66 | | | $ | 11.85 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 7.07 | % | | | 0.54 | % | | | (9.82 | )% | | | 6.73 | % | | | 2.03 | % | | | 8.17 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| $ | 79,117 | | | $ | 67,698 | | | $ | 64,447 | | | $ | 50,997 | | | $ | 38,394 | | | $ | 39,363 | |
| | 0.55 | % | | | 0.55 | % | | | 0.55 | % | | | 0.58 | % | | | 0.55 | % | | | 0.55 | % |
| | 0.75 | % | | | 0.73 | % | | | 0.72 | % | | | 0.76 | % | | | 0.80 | % | | | 0.82 | % |
| | 4.05 | % | | | 3.81 | % | | | 3.03 | % | | | 2.72 | % | | | 3.11 | % | | | 3.37 | % |
| | 3.85 | % | | | 3.63 | % | | | 2.86 | % | | | 2.54 | % | | | 2.86 | % | | | 3.10 | % |
| | 12 | % | | | 24 | % | | | 30 | % | | | 13 | % | | | 31 | % | | | 21 | % |
Financial highlights
Delaware Tax-Free Pennsylvania Fund Class A
Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:
Net asset value, beginning of period |
|
Income (loss) from investment operations: |
Net investment income2 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
Total from investment operations |
|
Less dividends and distributions from: |
Net investment income |
Net realized gain |
Total dividends and distributions |
|
Net asset value, end of period |
|
Total return3 |
|
Ratios and supplemental data: |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived. |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived |
Portfolio turnover |
1 | Ratios have been annualized and total return and portfolio turnover have not been annualized. |
2 | Calculated using average shares outstanding. |
3 | Total return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions at net asset value and does not reflect the impact of a sales charge. Total return during the period reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor (as applicable). Performance would have been lower had the waivers not been in effect. |
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
| Six months ended 2/29/241 | | Year ended | |
| (Unaudited) | | 8/31/23 | | | 8/31/22 | | | 8/31/21 | | | 8/31/20 | | | 8/31/19 | |
| $ | 7.06 | | | $ | 7.31 | | | $ | 8.34 | | | $ | 8.06 | | | $ | 8.25 | | | $ | 7.93 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 0.14 | | | | 0.27 | | | | 0.22 | | | | 0.23 | | | | 0.25 | | | | 0.28 | |
| | 0.35 | | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (1.00 | ) | | | 0.32 | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | 0.32 | |
| | 0.49 | | | | 0.02 | | | | (0.78 | ) | | | 0.55 | | | | 0.14 | | | | 0.60 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) |
| | — | | | | — | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | — | |
| | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| $ | 7.41 | | | $ | 7.06 | | | $ | 7.31 | | | $ | 8.34 | | | $ | 8.06 | | | $ | 8.25 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 7.10 | % | | | 0.29 | % | | | (9.59 | )% | | | 7.04 | % | | | 1.72 | % | | | 7.72 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| $ | 319,036 | | | $ | 307,781 | | | $ | 338,811 | | | $ | 384,915 | | | $ | 364,480 | | | $ | 376,965 | |
| | 0.84 | % | | | 0.84 | % | | | 0.84 | % | | | 0.83 | % | | | 0.83 | % | | | 0.85 | % |
| | 0.96 | % | | | 0.95 | % | | | 0.94 | % | | | 0.92 | % | | | 0.92 | % | | | 0.93 | % |
| | 4.08 | % | | | 3.75 | % | | | 2.75 | % | | | 2.86 | % | | | 3.09 | % | | | 3.49 | % |
| | 3.96 | % | | | 3.64 | % | | | 2.65 | % | | | 2.77 | % | | | 3.00 | % | | | 3.41 | % |
| | 8 | % | | | 35 | % | | | 47 | % | | | 32 | % | | | 40 | % | | | 23 | % |
Financial highlights
Delaware Tax-Free Pennsylvania Fund Class C
Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:
Net asset value, beginning of period |
|
Income (loss) from investment operations: |
Net investment income2 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
Total from investment operations |
|
Less dividends and distributions from: |
Net investment income |
Net realized gain |
Total dividends and distributions |
|
Net asset value, end of period |
|
Total return3 |
|
Ratios and supplemental data: |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived. |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived |
Portfolio turnover |
1 | Ratios have been annualized and total return and portfolio turnover have not been annualized. |
2 | Calculated using average shares outstanding. |
3 | Total return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions at net asset value and does not reflect the impact of a sales charge. Total return during the period reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor (as applicable). Performance would have been lower had the waivers not been in effect. |
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
| Six months ended 2/29/241 | | Year ended | |
| (Unaudited) | | 8/31/23 | | | 8/31/22 | | | 8/31/21 | | | 8/31/20 | | | 8/31/19 | |
| $ | 7.07 | | | $ | 7.31 | | | $ | 8.34 | | | $ | 8.06 | | | $ | 8.25 | | | $ | 7.93 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 0.12 | | | | 0.21 | | | | 0.16 | | | | 0.17 | | | | 0.19 | | | | 0.22 | |
| | 0.34 | | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (1.00 | ) | | | 0.32 | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | 0.32 | |
| | 0.46 | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.84 | ) | | | 0.49 | | | | 0.08 | | | | 0.54 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) |
| | — | | | | — | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | — | |
| | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| $ | 7.41 | | | $ | 7.07 | | | $ | 7.31 | | | $ | 8.34 | | | $ | 8.06 | | | $ | 8.25 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 6.56 | % | | | (0.33 | )% | | | (10.27 | )% | | | 6.24 | % | | | 0.95 | % | | | 6.91 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| $ | 9,675 | | | $ | 8,854 | | | $ | 10,540 | | | $ | 14,040 | | | $ | 19,009 | | | $ | 25,065 | |
| | 1.59 | % | | | 1.59 | % | | | 1.59 | % | | | 1.59 | % | | | 1.59 | % | | | 1.61 | % |
| | 1.71 | % | | | 1.70 | % | | | 1.69 | % | | | 1.68 | % | | | 1.68 | % | | | 1.69 | % |
| | 3.33 | % | | | 3.00 | % | | | 1.99 | % | | | 2.10 | % | | | 2.33 | % | | | 2.73 | % |
| | 3.21 | % | | | 2.89 | % | | | 1.89 | % | | | 2.01 | % | | | 2.24 | % | | | 2.65 | % |
| | 8 | % | | | 35 | % | | | 47 | % | | | 32 | % | | | 40 | % | | | 23 | % |
Financial highlights
Delaware Tax-Free Pennsylvania Fund Institutional Class
Selected data for each share of the Fund outstanding throughout each period were as follows:
Net asset value, beginning of period |
|
Income (loss) from investment operations: |
Net investment income2 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) |
Total from investment operations |
|
Less dividends and distributions from: |
Net investment income |
Net realized gain |
Total dividends and distributions |
|
Net asset value, end of period |
|
Total return3 |
|
Ratios and supplemental data: |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived. |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived |
Portfolio turnover |
1 | Ratios have been annualized and total return and portfolio turnover have not been annualized. |
2 | Calculated using average shares outstanding. |
3 | Total return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions at net asset value. Total return during the period reflects waivers by the manager. Performance would have been lower had the waivers not been in effect. |
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
| Six months ended 2/29/241 | | Year ended | |
| (Unaudited) | | 8/31/23 | | | 8/31/22 | | | 8/31/21 | | | 8/31/20 | | | 8/31/19 | |
| $ | 7.06 | | | $ | 7.31 | | | $ | 8.33 | | | $ | 8.05 | | | $ | 8.25 | | | $ | 7.92 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 0.15 | | | | 0.29 | | | | 0.24 | | | | 0.25 | | | | 0.27 | | | | 0.30 | |
| | 0.35 | | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.99 | ) | | | 0.32 | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | 0.33 | |
| | 0.50 | | | | 0.04 | | | | (0.75 | ) | | | 0.57 | | | | 0.15 | | | | 0.63 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) |
| | — | | | | — | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | — | |
| | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| $ | 7.41 | | | $ | 7.06 | | | $ | 7.31 | | | $ | 8.33 | | | $ | 8.05 | | | $ | 8.25 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 7.23 | % | | | 0.53 | % | | | (9.26 | )% | | | 7.31 | % | | | 1.84 | % | | | 8.12 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| $ | 69,566 | | | $ | 63,482 | | | $ | 72,330 | | | $ | 72,333 | | | $ | 55,919 | | | $ | 47,241 | |
| | 0.59 | % | | | 0.59 | % | | | 0.59 | % | | | 0.59 | % | | | 0.59 | % | | | 0.61 | % |
| | 0.71 | % | | | 0.70 | % | | | 0.69 | % | | | 0.68 | % | | | 0.68 | % | | | 0.69 | % |
| | 4.33 | % | | | 4.00 | % | | | 2.99 | % | | | 3.10 | % | | | 3.33 | % | | | 3.73 | % |
| | 4.21 | % | | | 3.89 | % | | | 2.89 | % | | | 3.01 | % | | | 3.24 | % | | | 3.65 | % |
| | 8 | % | | | 35 | % | | | 47 | % | | | 32 | % | | | 40 | % | | | 23 | % |
Notes to financial statements
Delaware Funds by Macquarie® state tax-free funds | February 29, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Voyageur Insured Funds is organized as a Delaware statutory trust and offers one series: Delaware Tax-Free Arizona Fund. Voyageur Mutual Funds is organized as a Delaware statutory trust and offers five series: Delaware Minnesota High-Yield Municipal Bond Fund, Delaware National High-Yield Municipal Bond Fund, Delaware Tax-Free California Fund, Delaware Tax-Free Idaho Fund, and Delaware Tax-Free New York Fund. Voyageur Mutual Funds II is organized as a Delaware statutory trust and offers one series: Delaware Tax-Free Colorado Fund. Delaware Group® State Tax-Free Income Trust is organized as a Delaware statutory trust and offers one series: Delaware Tax-Free Pennsylvania Fund. Voyageur Insured Funds, Voyageur Mutual Funds, Voyageur Mutual Funds II, and Delaware Group State Tax-Free Income Trust are each referred to as a Trust, or collectively as the Trusts. These financial statements and the related notes pertain to Delaware Tax-Free Arizona Fund, Delaware Tax-Free California Fund, Delaware Tax-Free Colorado Fund, Delaware Tax-Free Idaho Fund, Delaware Tax-Free New York Fund, and Delaware Tax-Free Pennsylvania Fund (each, a Fund or collectively, the Funds). Each Trust is an open-end investment company. Each Fund is considered diversified under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (1940 Act), and offers Class A, Class C, and Institutional Class shares. Class A shares are sold with a maximum front-end sales charge of 4.50%. There is no front-end sales charge when you purchase $250,000 or more of Class A shares. However, if Delaware Distributors, L.P. (DDLP) paid your financial intermediary a commission on your purchase of $250,000 or more of Class A shares, for shares of Delaware Tax-Free Arizona Fund, Delaware Tax-Free California Fund, Delaware Tax-Free Colorado Fund, Delaware Tax-Free Idaho Fund, Delaware Tax-Free New York Fund or Delaware Tax-Free Pennsylvania Fund you will have to pay a limited contingent deferred sales charge (Limited CDSC) of 1.00% if you redeem these shares within the first 18 months after your purchase, unless a specific waiver of the Limited CDSC applies. Class C shares have no upfront sales charge, but are sold with a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) of 1.00%, which will be incurred if redeemed during the first 12 months. Institutional Class shares are not subject to a sales charge and are offered for sale exclusively to certain eligible investors.
1. Significant Accounting Policies
Each Fund follows accounting and reporting guidance under Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services — Investment Companies. The following accounting policies are in accordance with US generally accepted accounting principles (US GAAP) and are consistently followed by the Funds.
Security Valuation — Fixed income securities are generally priced based upon valuations provided by an independent pricing service or broker in accordance with methodologies included within Delaware Management Company (DMC)'s Pricing Policy (the Policy). Fixed income security valuations are then reviewed by DMC as part of its duties as each Fund’s valuation designee and, to the extent required by the Policy and applicable regulation, fair valued consistent with the Policy. To the extent current market prices are not available, the pricing service may take into account developments related to the specific security, as well as transactions in comparable securities. Valuations for fixed income securities utilize matrix
systems, which reflect such factors as security prices, yields, maturities, and ratings, and are supplemented by dealer and exchange quotations. Open-end investment companies, other than exchange-traded funds (ETFs), are valued at their published net asset value (NAV). Generally, other securities and assets for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by DMC. Subject to the oversight of each Trust’s Board of Trustees (each, a Board, or collectively, the Boards), DMC, as valuation designee, has adopted policies and procedures to fair value securities for which market quotations are not readily available consistent with the requirements of Rule 2a-5 under the 1940 Act. In determining whether market quotations are readily available or fair valuation will be used, various factors will be taken into consideration, such as market closures or suspension of trading in a security. Restricted securities and private placements are valued at fair value.
Federal Income Taxes — No provision for federal income taxes has been made as each Fund intends to continue to qualify for federal income tax purposes as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and make the requisite distributions to shareholders. Each Fund evaluates tax positions taken or expected to be taken in the course of preparing each Fund’s tax returns to determine whether the tax positions are “more-likely-than-not” of being sustained by the applicable tax authority. Tax positions not deemed to meet the “more-likely-than-not” threshold are recorded as a tax benefit or expense in the current year. Management has analyzed each Fund’s tax positions taken or expected to be taken on each Fund’s federal income tax returns through the six months ended February 29, 2024, and for all open tax years (years ended August 31, 2020–August 31, 2023), and has concluded that no provision for federal income tax is required in each Fund’s financial statements. If applicable, each Fund recognizes interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense and penalties in “Other” on the “Statements of operations.” During the six months ended February 29, 2024, the Funds did not incur any interest or tax penalties.
Class Accounting — Investment income and common expenses are allocated to the various classes of each Fund on the basis of “settled shares” of each class in relation to the net assets of each Fund. Realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments are allocated to the various classes of each Fund on the basis of daily net assets of each class. Distribution expenses relating to a specific class are charged directly to that class.
Use of Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the fair value of investments, the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates and the differences could be material.
Other — Expenses directly attributable to a Fund are charged directly to that Fund. Other expenses common to various funds within the Delaware Funds by Macquarie® (Delaware Funds) are generally allocated among such funds on the basis of average net assets. Management fees and certain other expenses are paid monthly. Security transactions are recorded on the date the
Notes to financial statements
Delaware Funds by Macquarie® state tax-free funds
1. Significant Accounting Policies (continued) securities are purchased or sold (trade date) for financial reporting purposes. Costs used in calculating realized gains and losses on the sale of investment securities are those of the specific securities sold. Interest income is recorded on an accrual basis. Income and capital gain distributions from any investment companies (Underlying Funds) in which each Fund invests are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Discounts and premiums on debt securities are accreted or amortized to interest income, respectively, over the lives of the respective securities using the effective interest method. Premiums on callable debt securities are amortized to interest income to the earliest call date using the effective interest method. Each Fund declares dividends daily from net investment income and pays the dividends monthly and declares and pays distributions from net realized gain on investments, if any, at least annually. Each Fund may distribute more frequently, if necessary for tax purposes. Dividends and distributions, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date.
Each Fund receives earnings credits from its transfer agent when positive cash balances are maintained, which may be used to offset transfer agent fees. If the amount earned is greater than $1, the expenses paid under this arrangement are included on the “Statements of operations” under “Dividend disbursing and transfer agent fees and expenses” with the corresponding expenses offset included under “Less expenses paid indirectly.”
2. Investment Management, Administration Agreements, and Other Transactions with Affiliates
In accordance with the terms of its respective investment management agreement, each Fund pays DMC, a series of Macquarie Investment Management Business Trust and the investment managers, an annual fee which is calculated daily and paid monthly based on each Fund’s average daily net assets as follows:
| | Delaware Tax-Free Arizona Fund | | Delaware Tax-Free California Fund | | Delaware Tax-Free Colorado Fund | | Delaware Tax-Free Idaho Fund | | Delaware Tax-Free New York Fund | | Delaware Tax-Free Pennsylvania Fund |
On the first $500 million | | | 0.5000 | % | | | 0.5500 | % | | | 0.5500 | % | | | 0.5500 | % | | | 0.5500 | % | | | 0.5500 | % |
On the next $500 million | | | 0.4750 | % | | | 0.5000 | % | | | 0.5000 | % | | | 0.5000 | % | | | 0.5000 | % | | | 0.5000 | % |
On the next $1.5 billion | | | 0.4500 | % | | | 0.4500 | % | | | 0.4500 | % | | | 0.4500 | % | | | 0.4500 | % | | | 0.4500 | % |
In excess of $2.5 billion | | | 0.4250 | % | | | 0.4250 | % | | | 0.4250 | % | | | 0.4250 | % | | | 0.4250 | % | | | 0.4250 | % |
DMC has contractually agreed to waive all or a portion of its investment advisory fees and/or pay/reimburse expenses (excluding any distribution and service (12b-1) fees, acquired fund fees and expenses, taxes, interest, inverse floater program expenses, short sale dividend and interest expenses, brokerage fees, certain insurance costs, and nonroutine expenses or costs, including, but not limited to, those relating to reorganizations, litigation, conducting shareholder meetings, and liquidations), in order to prevent total annual fund operating expenses from exceeding the following percentages of each Fund’s average daily net assets from September 1, 2023 (except as noted) through December 30, 2024. These waivers and reimbursements may only be
terminated by agreement of DMC and the Funds. The waivers and reimbursements are accrued daily and received monthly.
Fund | | Operating expense limitation as a percentage of average daily net assets (per annum) |
Delaware Tax-Free Arizona Fund | | | 0.59 | % |
Delaware Tax-Free California Fund | | | 0.55 | % |
Delaware Tax-Free Colorado Fund | | | 0.57 | % |
Delaware Tax-Free Idaho Fund | | | 0.61 | % |
Delaware Tax-Free New York Fund | | | 0.55 | % |
Delaware Tax-Free Pennsylvania Fund | | | 0.58 | %* |
| * | Effective December 29, 2023. Prior to December 29, 2023, the expense limitation for Delaware Tax-Free Pennsylvania Fund was 0.59%. |
After consideration of class specific expenses, including 12b-1 fees, the class level operating expense limitation as a percentage of average daily net assets from September 1, 2023 (except as noted) through December 30, 2024 is as follows:
| | Operating expense limitation as a percentage of average daily net assets |
Fund | | Class A | | Class C | | Institutional Class |
Delaware Tax-Free Arizona Fund | | | 0.84 | % | | | 1.59 | % | | | 0.59 | % |
Delaware Tax-Free California Fund | | | 0.80 | % | | | 1.55 | % | | | 0.55 | % |
Delaware Tax-Free Colorado Fund | | | 0.82 | % | | | 1.57 | % | | | 0.57 | % |
Delaware Tax-Free Idaho Fund | | | 0.86 | % | | | 1.61 | % | | | 0.61 | % |
Delaware Tax-Free New York Fund | | | 0.80 | % | | | 1.55 | % | | | 0.55 | % |
Delaware Tax-Free Pennsylvania Fund | | | 0.83 | %* | | | 1.58 | %* | | | 0.58 | %* |
| * | Effective December 29, 2023. Prior to December 29, 2023, the expense limitation for Delaware Tax-Free Pennsylvania Fund were as follows for Class A, Class C, and Institutional Class, respectively: 0.84%, 1.59%, and 0.59%. |
Delaware Investments Fund Services Company (DIFSC), an affiliate of DMC, provides fund accounting and financial administrative oversight services to each Fund. For these services, effective October 1, 2023, DIFSC’s fees are calculated daily and paid monthly, based on the aggregate daily net assets of all funds within the Delaware Funds at the following annual rates: 0.0050% of the first $60 billion; 0.00475% of the next $30 billion; and 0.0015% of aggregate average daily net assets in excess of $90 billion (Total Fee). Prior to October 1, 2023, DIFSC’s annual rates were: 0.00475% of the first $35 billion; 0.0040% of the next $10 billion; 0.0025% of the next $45 billion; and 0.0015% of aggregate average daily net assets in excess of $90 billion. Each fund in the Delaware Funds pays a minimum of $4,000, which, in aggregate, is
Notes to financial statements
Delaware Funds by Macquarie® state tax-free funds
2. Investment Management, Administration Agreements, and Other Transactions with Affiliates (continued)
subtracted from the Total Fee. Each fund then pays its portion of the remainder of the Total Fee on a relative NAV basis. These amounts are included on the “Statements of operations” under “Accounting and administration expenses.” For the six months ended February 29, 2024, each Fund paid for these services as follows:
Fund | | Fees |
Delaware Tax-Free Arizona Fund | | $ | 3,114 | |
Delaware Tax-Free California Fund | | | 6,380 | |
Delaware Tax-Free Colorado Fund | | | 6,048 | |
Delaware Tax-Free Idaho Fund | | | 4,374 | |
Delaware Tax-Free New York Fund | | | 6,110 | |
Delaware Tax-Free Pennsylvania Fund | | | 9,436 | |
DIFSC is also the transfer agent and dividend disbursing agent of each Fund. For these services, DIFSC’s fees are calculated daily and paid monthly, based on the aggregate daily net assets of the retail funds within the Delaware Funds at the following annual rates: 0.014% of the first $20 billion; 0.011% of the next $5 billion; 0.007% of the next $5 billion; 0.004% of the next $20 billion; 0.002% of the next $25 billion; and 0.0015% of average daily net assets in excess of $75 billion. The fees payable to DIFSC under the shareholder services agreement described above are allocated among all retail funds in the Delaware Funds on a relative NAV basis. These amounts are included on the “Statements of operations” under “Dividend disbursing and transfer agent fees and expenses.” For the six months ended February 29, 2024, each Fund paid for these services as follows:
Fund | | Fees |
Delaware Tax-Free Arizona Fund | | $ | 1,868 | |
Delaware Tax-Free California Fund | | | 7,242 | |
Delaware Tax-Free Colorado Fund | | | 6,746 | |
Delaware Tax-Free Idaho Fund | | | 3,949 | |
Delaware Tax-Free New York Fund | | | 6,803 | |
Delaware Tax-Free Pennsylvania Fund | | | 12,334 | |
Pursuant to a sub-transfer agency agreement between DIFSC and BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc. (BNYMIS), BNYMIS provides certain sub-transfer agency services to the Funds. Sub-transfer agency fees are paid by each Fund and are also included on the “Statements of operations” under “Dividend disbursing and transfer agent fees and expenses.” The fees are calculated daily and paid as invoices are received on a monthly or quarterly basis.
Pursuant to a distribution agreement and distribution plan, each Fund pays DDLP, the distributor and an affiliate of DMC, an annual 12b-1 fee of 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Class A shares (except for Delaware Tax-Free Pennsylvania Fund). Delaware Tax-Free Pennsylvania Fund’s Class A shares are subject to a blended 12b-1 fee of 0.10% on all shares
acquired prior to June 1, 1992 and 0.25% on all shares acquired on or after June 1, 1992. All Class A shareholders bear 12b-1 fees at the same rate, the blended rate, currently 0.25% of the average daily net assets, based on the formula described above. This method of calculating Class A 12b-1 fees may be discontinued at the sole discretion of the Board. Each Fund pays 1.00% of the average daily net assets of the Class C shares. The fees are calculated daily and paid monthly. Institutional Class shares do not pay 12b-1 fees.
As provided in the investment management agreement, each Fund bears a portion of the cost of certain resources shared with DMC, including the cost of internal personnel of DMC and/or its affiliates that provide legal and regulatory reporting services to the Funds. These amounts are included on the “Statements of operations” under “Legal fees.” For the six months ended February 29, 2024, each Fund paid for internal legal and regulatory reporting services provided by DMC and/or its affiliates’ employees as follows:
Fund | | Fees |
Delaware Tax-Free Arizona Fund | | $ | 1,878 | |
Delaware Tax-Free California Fund | | | 3,211 | |
Delaware Tax-Free Colorado Fund | | | 2,728 | |
Delaware Tax-Free Idaho Fund | | | 1,521 | |
Delaware Tax-Free New York Fund | | | 2,626 | |
Delaware Tax-Free Pennsylvania Fund | | | 7,992 | |
For the six months ended February 29, 2024, DDLP earned commissions on sales of Class A shares for each Fund as follows:
Fund | | Class A |
Delaware Tax-Free Arizona Fund | | $ | 545 | |
Delaware Tax-Free California Fund | | | 1,576 | |
Delaware Tax-Free Colorado Fund | | | 662 | |
Delaware Tax-Free Idaho Fund | | | 2,632 | |
Delaware Tax-Free New York Fund | | | 2,387 | |
Delaware Tax-Free Pennsylvania Fund | | | 4,191 | |
For the six months ended February 29, 2024, DDLP received gross CDSC commissions on redemptions of each Fund’s Class A and Class C shares, and these commissions were entirely used to offset upfront commissions previously paid by DDLP to broker/dealers on sales of those shares. The amounts received were as follows:
Fund | | Class A | | Class C |
Delaware Tax-Free Arizona Fund | | $ | 3,896 | | | $ | — | |
Delaware Tax-Free California Fund | | | 4,434 | | | | — | |
Delaware Tax-Free Colorado Fund | | | 376 | | | | — | |
Delaware Tax-Free Idaho Fund | | | 9,105 | | | | 379 | |
Delaware Tax-Free New York Fund | | | 9 | | | | — | |
Delaware Tax-Free Pennsylvania Fund | | | 1,195 | | | | 1,252 | |
Notes to financial statements
Delaware Funds by Macquarie® state tax-free funds
2. Investment Management, Administration Agreements, and Other Transactions with Affiliates (continued)
Trustees’ fees include expenses accrued by each Fund for each Trustee’s retainer and meeting fees. Certain officers of DMC, DIFSC, and DDLP are officers and/or Trustees of the Trusts. These officers and Trustees are paid no compensation by the Funds.
In addition to the management fees and other expenses of a Fund, a Fund indirectly bears the investment management fees and other expenses of any Underlying Funds, including ETFs, in which it invests. The amount of these fees and expenses incurred indirectly by a Fund will vary based upon the expense and fee levels of any Underlying Funds and the number of shares that are owned of any Underlying Funds at different times.
3. Investments
For the six months ended February 29, 2024, each Fund made purchases and sales of investment securities other than short-term investments and US government securities as follows:
Fund | | Purchases | | Sales |
Delaware Tax-Free Arizona Fund | | $ | 4,448,931 | | | $ | 9,702,220 | |
Delaware Tax-Free California Fund | | | 40,024,989 | | | | 20,829,699 | |
Delaware Tax-Free Colorado Fund | | | 7,342,143 | | | | 23,936,373 | |
Delaware Tax-Free Idaho Fund | | | 7,643,655 | | | | 9,877,211 | |
Delaware Tax-Free New York Fund | | | 40,745,048 | | | | 24,576,724 | |
Delaware Tax-Free Pennsylvania Fund | | | 30,539,430 | | | | 42,327,887 | |
At February 29, 2024, the cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments for federal income tax purposes have been estimated since final tax characteristics cannot be determined until fiscal year end. At February 29, 2024, the cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments for each Fund were as follows:
Fund | | Cost of investments | | Aggregate unrealized appreciation of investments | | Aggregate unrealized depreciation of investments | | Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments |
Delaware Tax-Free Arizona Fund | | $ | 60,452,124 | | | $ | 1,572,122 | | | $ | (4,398,547 | ) | | $ | (2,826,425 | ) |
Delaware Tax-Free California Fund | | | 246,197,355 | | | | 6,959,840 | | | | (7,448,078 | ) | | | (488,238 | ) |
Delaware Tax-Free Colorado Fund | | | 214,590,498 | | | | 5,376,957 | | | | (10,106,414 | ) | | | (4,729,457 | ) |
Delaware Tax-Free Idaho Fund | | | 129,200,304 | | | | 3,137,195 | | | | (7,820,617 | ) | | | (4,683,422 | ) |
Delaware Tax-Free New York Fund | | | 227,683,137 | | | | 8,271,922 | | | | (7,316,517 | ) | | | 955,405 | |
Delaware Tax-Free Pennsylvania Fund | | | 389,109,474 | | | | 15,376,005 | | | | (13,195,710 | ) | | | 2,180,295 | |
For federal income tax purposes, capital loss carryforwards may be carried forward and applied against future capital gains. At August 31, 2023, the Funds had capital loss carryforwards available to offset future realized capital gains as follows:
| | Loss carryforward character | | |
| | Short-term | | Long-term | | Total |
Delaware Tax-Free Arizona Fund | | $ | 716,403 | | | $ | 1,356,934 | | | $ | 2,073,337 | |
Delaware Tax-Free California Fund | | | 1,683,951 | | | | 1,013,742 | | | | 2,697,693 | |
Delaware Tax-Free Colorado Fund | | | 5,164,789 | | | | 3,207,516 | | | | 8,372,305 | |
Delaware Tax-Free Idaho Fund | | | 4,816,396 | | | | 3,485,573 | | | | 8,301,969 | |
Delaware Tax-Free New York Fund | | | 1,445,209 | | | | 1,355,114 | | | | 2,800,323 | |
Notes to financial statements
Delaware Funds by Macquarie® state tax-free funds
3. Investments (continued)
| | Loss carryforward character | | |
| | Short-term | | Long-term | | Total |
Delaware Tax-Free Pennsylvania Fund | | $ | 7,316,673 | | | $ | 8,443,915 | | | $ | 15,760,588 | |
US GAAP defines fair value as the price that each Fund would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date under current market conditions. A three-level hierarchy for fair value measurements has been established based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability. Inputs may be observable or unobservable and refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Observable inputs reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on the best information available under the circumstances. Each Fund’s investment in its entirety is assigned a level based upon the observability of the inputs which are significant to the overall valuation. The three-level hierarchy of inputs is summarized as follows:
| Level 1 - | Inputs are quoted prices in active markets for identical investments. (Examples: equity securities, open-end investment companies, futures contracts, and exchange-traded options contracts) |
| Level 2 - | Other observable inputs, including, but not limited to: quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are active, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the assets or liabilities (such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks, and default rates) or other market-corroborated inputs. (Examples: debt securities, government securities, swap contracts, forward foreign currency exchange contracts, foreign securities utilizing international fair value pricing, broker-quoted securities, and fair valued securities) |
| Level 3 - | Significant unobservable inputs, including each Fund’s own assumptions used to determine the fair value of investments. (Examples: broker-quoted securities and fair valued securities) |
Level 3 investments are valued using significant unobservable inputs. Each Fund may also use an income-based valuation approach in which the anticipated future cash flows of the investment are discounted to calculate fair value. Discounts may also be applied due to the nature or duration of any restrictions on the disposition of the investments. Valuations may also be based upon current market prices of securities that are comparable in coupon, rating, maturity, and industry. The derived value of a Level 3 investment may not represent the value which is received upon disposition and this could impact the results of operations.
The following tables summarize the valuation of each Fund’s investments by fair value hierarchy levels as of February 29, 2024:
| | Delaware Tax-Free Arizona Fund |
| | Level 2 |
Securities | | | | |
Assets: | | | | |
Municipal Bonds | | $ | 56,045,699 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 1,580,000 | |
Total Value of Securities | | $ | 57,625,699 | |
| | Delaware Tax-Free California Fund |
| | Level 2 |
Securities | | | | |
Assets: | | | | |
Municipal Bonds | | $ | 241,909,117 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 3,800,000 | |
Total Value of Securities | | $ | 245,709,117 | |
| | Delaware Tax-Free Colorado Fund |
| | Level 1 | | Level 2 | | Total |
Securities | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Municipal Bonds | | $ | — | | | $ | 201,918,485 | | | $ | 201,918,485 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 767,556 | | | | 7,175,000 | | | | 7,942,556 | |
Total Value of Securities | | $ | 767,556 | | | $ | 209,093,485 | | | $ | 209,861,041 | |
| | Delaware Tax-Free Idaho Fund |
| | Level 1 | | Level 2 | | Total |
Securities | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Municipal Bonds | | $ | — | | | $ | 121,175,284 | | | $ | 121,175,284 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 3,341,598 | | | | — | | | | 3,341,598 | |
Total Value of Securities | | $ | 3,341,598 | | | $ | 121,175,284 | | | $ | 124,516,882 | |
| | Delaware Tax-Free New York Fund |
| | Level 2 |
Securities | | | | |
Assets: | | | | |
Municipal Bonds | | $ | 220,473,542 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 8,165,000 | |
Total Value of Securities | | $ | 228,638,542 | |
Notes to financial statements
Delaware Funds by Macquarie® state tax-free funds
3. Investments (continued)
| | Delaware Tax-Free Pennsylvania Fund |
| | Level 2 |
Securities | | | | |
Assets: | | | | |
Municipal Bonds | | $ | 381,124,769 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 10,165,000 | |
Total Value of Securities | | $ | 391,289,769 | |
During the six months ended February 29, 2024, there were no transfers into or out of Level 3 investments. Each Fund’s policy is to recognize transfers into or out of Level 3 investments based on fair value at the beginning of the reporting period.
A reconciliation of Level 3 investments is presented when each Fund has a significant amount of Level 3 investments at the beginning or end of the period in relation to each Fund’s net assets. As of February 29, 2024, there were no Level 3 investments.
4. Capital Shares
Transactions in capital shares were as follows:
| | Delaware Tax-Free | | Delaware Tax-Free | | Delaware Tax-Free |
| | Arizona Fund | | California Fund | | Colorado Fund |
| | Six months | | | | Six months | | | | Six months | | |
| | ended | | Year ended | | ended | | Year ended | | ended | | Year ended |
| | 2/29/24 | | 8/31/23 | | 2/29/24 | | 8/31/23 | | 2/29/24 | | 8/31/23 |
Shares sold: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 41,780 | | | | 355,524 | | | | 926,660 | | | | 1,148,802 | | | | 598,336 | | | | 708,020 | |
Class C | | | 5,628 | | | | 19,939 | | | | 39,047 | | | | 34,458 | | | | 11,781 | | | | 26,393 | |
Institutional Class | | | 256,343 | | | | 439,574 | | | | 4,019,968 | | | | 8,325,544 | | | | 1,876,784 | | | | 3,225,993 | |
Shares from reorganization:1 | | | | |
Class A | | | — | | | | — | | | | 676,254 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Class C | | | — | | | | — | | | | 33,657 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Institutional Class | | | — | | | | — | | | | 415,689 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Shares issued upon reinvestment of dividends and distributions: | | | | |
Class A | | | 71,775 | | | | 146,699 | | | | 124,589 | | | | 207,624 | | | | 200,741 | | | | 408,205 | |
Class C | | | 1,181 | | | | 2,342 | | | | 3,198 | | | | 5,457 | | | | 3,932 | | | | 9,701 | |
Institutional Class | | | 23,235 | | | | 48,027 | | | | 235,920 | | | | 325,448 | | | | 145,558 | | | | 267,560 | |
| | | 399,942 | | | | 1,012,105 | | | | 6,474,982 | | | | 10,047,333 | | | | 2,837,132 | | | | 4,645,872 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares redeemed: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (487,063 | ) | | | (1,301,114 | ) | | | (917,384 | ) | | | (1,387,649 | ) | | | (1,607,108 | ) | | | (2,142,669 | ) |
Class C | | | (8,912 | ) | | | (44,564 | ) | | | (34,370 | ) | | | (78,456 | ) | | | (63,050 | ) | | | (192,575 | ) |
Institutional Class | | | (306,447 | ) | | | (995,521 | ) | | | (2,356,818 | ) | | | (3,546,840 | ) | | | (2,349,807 | ) | | | (3,210,723 | ) |
| | | (802,422 | ) | | | (2,341,199 | ) | | | (3,308,572 | ) | | | (5,012,945 | ) | | | (4,019,965 | ) | | | (5,545,967 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) | | | (402,480 | ) | | | (1,329,094 | ) | | | 3,166,410 | | | | 5,034,388 | | | | (1,182,833 | ) | | | (900,095 | ) |
Notes to financial statements
Delaware Funds by Macquarie® state tax-free funds
4. Capital Shares (continued)
| | Delaware Tax-Free | | Delaware Tax-Free | | Delaware Tax-Free |
| | Idaho Fund | | New York Fund | | Pennsylvania Fund |
| | Six months | | | | Six months | | | | Six months | | |
| | ended | | Year ended | | ended | | Year ended | | ended | | Year ended |
| | 2/29/24 | | 8/31/23 | | 2/29/24 | | 8/31/23 | | 2/29/24 | | 8/31/23 |
Shares sold: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | 451,580 | | | | 1,656,764 | | | | 2,331,405 | | | | 2,493,095 | | | | 6,877,075 | | | | 12,904,727 | |
Class C | | | 47,990 | | | | 68,969 | | | | 106,531 | | | | 52,421 | | | | 346,210 | | | | 269,783 | |
Institutional Class | | | 916,901 | | | | 2,147,615 | | | | 2,053,150 | | | | 3,512,151 | | | | 2,724,903 | | | | 4,359,438 | |
Shares issued upon reinvestment of dividends and distributions: | | | | |
Class A | | | 107,560 | | | | 191,593 | | | | 201,854 | | | | 353,002 | | | | 775,604 | | | | 1,490,669 | |
Class C | | | 5,778 | | | | 11,454 | | | | 3,179 | | | | 6,418 | | | | 20,295 | | | | 38,195 | |
Institutional Class | | | 86,840 | | | | 157,640 | | | | 111,229 | | | | 195,980 | | | | 184,038 | | | | 367,405 | |
| | | 1,616,649 | | | | 4,234,035 | | | | 4,807,348 | | | | 6,613,067 | | | | 10,928,125 | | | | 19,430,217 | |
|
Shares redeemed: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (607,858 | ) | | | (1,861,186 | ) | | | (1,587,972 | ) | | | (2,443,964 | ) | | | (8,186,991 | ) | | | (17,159,399 | ) |
Class C | | | (80,010 | ) | | | (108,766 | ) | | | (87,174 | ) | | | (151,146 | ) | | | (314,879 | ) | | | (495,977 | ) |
Institutional Class | | | (883,417 | ) | | | (1,948,199 | ) | | | (1,410,789 | ) | | | (3,195,136 | ) | | | (2,511,680 | ) | | | (5,632,202 | ) |
| | | (1,571,285 | ) | | | (3,918,151 | ) | | | (3,085,935 | ) | | | (5,790,246 | ) | | | (11,013,550 | ) | | | (23,287,578 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) | | | 45,364 | | | | 315,884 | | | | 1,721,413 | | | | 822,821 | | | | (85,425 | ) | | | (3,857,361 | ) |
1 See Note 5.
Certain shareholders may exchange shares of one class for shares of another class in the same Fund. These exchange transactions are included as subscriptions and redemptions in the tables on the previous pages and on the “Statements of changes in net assets.” For the six months ended February 29, 2024 and the year ended August 31, 2023, each Fund had the following exchange transactions:
| | Exchange Redemptions | | Exchange Subscriptions | | |
| | | | | | Institutional | | | | Institutional | | |
| | Class A | | Class C | | Class | | Class A | | Class | | |
| | Shares | | Shares | | Shares | | Shares | | Shares | | Value |
Delaware Tax-Free Arizona Fund | | | | |
Six months ended | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2/29/24 | | | 114,002 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 114,002 | | | $ | 1,065,336 | |
Year ended | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
8/31/23 | | | — | | | | — | | | | 29,308 | | | | 29,308 | | | | — | | | | 287,804 | |
Delaware Tax-Free California Fund | | | | |
Six months ended | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2/29/24 | | | — | | | | — | | | | 16,494 | | | | 16,555 | | | | — | | | | 164,892 | |
Year ended | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
8/31/23 | | | 2,606 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,606 | | | | 28,713 | |
Delaware Tax-Free Colorado Fund | | | | |
Six months ended | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2/29/24 | | | 8,692 | | | | — | | | | 940 | | | | 940 | | | | 8,692 | | | | 95,673 | |
Year ended | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
8/31/23 | | | 74,673 | | | | 2,690 | | | | 2,116 | | | | 4,815 | | | | 74,673 | | | | 798,445 | |
Delaware Tax-Free Idaho Fund* | | | | |
Six months ended | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2/29/24 | | | — | | | | — | | | | 277 | | | | 277 | | | | — | | | | 2,868 | |
Delaware Tax-Free New York Fund | | | | |
Six months ended | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2/29/24 | | | 21,769 | | | | 70 | | | | — | | | | 69 | | | | 21,779 | | | | 221,537 | |
Year ended | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
8/31/23 | | | 20,232 | | | | 6,789 | | | | — | | | | 6,785 | | | | 20,252 | | | | 273,391 | |
Delaware Tax-Free Pennsylvania Fund | | | | |
Six months ended | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2/29/24 | | | 4,955 | | | | 5,089 | | | | — | | | | 5,092 | | | | 4,960 | | | | 72,150 | |
Year ended | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
8/31/23 | | | 105,897 | | | | 28,025 | | | | — | | | | 28,056 | | | | 105,970 | | | | 955,662 | |
*Delaware Tax-Free Idaho Fund did not have any exchange transactions for the year ended August 31, 2023.
Notes to financial statements
Delaware Funds by Macquarie® state tax-free funds
5. Reorganization
On February 15-16, 2023, the Board approved a proposal to reorganize Delaware Ivy California Municipal High Income Fund (the “Acquired Fund”), a series of Ivy Funds, with and into Delaware Tax-Free California Fund (the “Acquiring Fund”), a series of Delaware Voyager Mutual Funds (the “Reorganization”). On June 27, 2023, the Acquired Fund shareholders approved the Reorganization. Pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (the “Plan”): (i) all of the property and assets of the Acquired Fund were acquired by the Acquiring Fund and (ii) the Trust, on behalf of the Acquiring Fund, assumed the liabilities of the Acquired Fund, in exchange for shares of the Acquiring Fund. In accordance with the Plan, the Acquired Fund liquidated and dissolved following the Reorganization. The Reorganization was accomplished by a tax-free exchange of shares on September 15, 2023. For financial reporting purposes, assets received and shares issued by Acquiring Fund were recorded at fair value; however, the cost basis of the investments received from the Acquired Fund was carried forward to align ongoing reporting of the Acquiring Fund’s realized and unrealized gains and losses with amounts distributable to shareholders for tax purposes.
The share transactions associated with September 15, 2023 Reorganization were as follows:
| | | | | | Shares | | | | |
| | Acquired | | Acquired | | Converted | | Acquiring | | |
| | Fund | | Fund Shares | | to Acquiring | | Fund | | Conversion |
| | Net Assets | | Outstanding | | Fund | | Net Assets | | Ratio |
| | Delaware Ivy California Municipal | | Delaware Tax-Free California | | |
| | High Income Fund | | Fund | | |
Class A | | $ | 7,115,020 | | | | 821,596 | | | | 676,254 | | | $ | 68,507,883 | | | | 0.8178 | |
Class C | | | 357,099 | | | | 41,235 | | | | 33,657 | | | | 1,983,584 | | | | 0.8162 | |
Class I* | | | 4,402,146 | | | | 508,331 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Institutional Class | | | — | | | | — | | | | 415,689 | | | | 131,292,034 | | | | 0.8178 | |
Class Y** | | | 46,511 | | | | 5,371 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
* Class I shares of the Acquired Fund were converted into Institutional Class shares of the Acquiring Fund.
** Class Y shares of the Acquired Fund were converted into Class A shares of the Acquiring Fund.
The net assets of the Acquired Fund before the Reorganization were $11,942,940. The Acquired Fund net assets and shares outstanding presented on the table above do not include the shareholders that did not participate in the Reorganization. The net assets of the Acquiring Fund immediately following the Reorganization were $213,726,440.
Assuming the Reorganization had been completed on September 1, 2023, the Acquiring Fund’s pro forma results of operations for the six months ended February 29, 2024, would have been as follows:
Net investment income | | $ | 4,800,153 | |
Net realized loss on investments | | | (869,707 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 11,760,045 | |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | $ | 15,690,491 | |
Because the combined investment portfolios have been managed as a single integrated portfolio since the acquisition was completed, it is not practical to separate the amounts of revenue and earnings of Acquired Fund that have been included in Acquiring Fund’s “Statements of operations” since the Reorganization was consummated on September 15, 2023.
6. Line of Credit
Each Fund, along with certain other funds in the Delaware Funds (Participants), was a participant in a $355,000,000 revolving line of credit (Agreement) intended to be used for temporary or emergency purposes as an additional source of liquidity to fund redemptions of investor shares. Under the Agreement, the Participants were charged an annual commitment fee of 0.15%, which was allocated across the Participants based on a weighted average of the respective net assets of each Participant. The Participants were permitted to borrow up to a maximum of one-third of their net assets under the Agreement. Each Participant was individually, and not jointly, liable for its particular advances, if any, under the line of credit. The line of credit available under the Agreement expired on October 30, 2023.
On October 30, 2023, each Fund, along with the other Participants, entered into an amendment to the Agreement for a $335,000,000 revolving line of credit to be used as described above. It operates in substantially the same manner as the original Agreement. Under the amendment to the Agreement, the Participants are charged an annual commitment fee of 0.15%, which is allocated across the Participants based on a weighted average of the respective net assets of each Participant. The line of credit available under the Agreement expires on October 28, 2024.
Each Fund had no amounts outstanding as of February 29, 2024, or at any time during the period then ended.
7. Geographic, Credit, and Market Risks
The impact of COVID-19, and other infectious illness outbreaks that may arise in the future, could adversely affect the economies of many nations or the entire global economy, individual issuers and capital markets in ways that cannot necessarily be foreseen.
When interest rates rise, fixed income securities (i.e. debt obligations) generally will decline in value. These declines in value are greater for fixed income securities with longer maturities or durations. Interest rate changes are influenced by a number of factors, such as government
Notes to financial statements
Delaware Funds by Macquarie® state tax-free funds
7. Geographic, Credit, and Market Risks (continued)
policy, monetary policy, inflation expectations, and the supply and demand of bonds. A fund may be subject to a greater risk of rising interest rates when interest rates are low or inflation rates are high or rising.
The Funds concentrate their investments in securities issued by each corresponding state’s municipalities. The Funds invest primarily in a specific state and may be subject to geographic concentration risk. In addition, the Funds have the flexibility to invest in issuers in US territories and possessions such as the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands, and Guam whose bonds are also free of federal and individual state income taxes. The value of the Funds’ investments may be adversely affected by new legislation within the US states or territories, regional or local economic conditions, and differing levels of supply and demand for municipal bonds. Many municipalities insure repayment for their obligations. Although bond insurance reduces the risk of loss due to default by an issuer, such bonds remain subject to the risk that value may fluctuate for other reasons and there is no certainty that the insurance company will meet its obligations. A real or perceived decline in creditworthiness of a bond insurer can have an adverse impact on the value of insured bonds held in each Fund.
Each Fund invests a portion of its assets in high yield fixed income securities, which are securities rated lower than BBB- by Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC (S&P), lower than Baa3 by Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (Moody’s), or similarly rated by another nationally recognized statistical rating organization. Investments in these higher yielding securities are generally accompanied by a greater degree of credit risk than higher rated securities. Additionally, lower rated securities may be more susceptible to adverse economic and competitive industry conditions than investment grade securities.
Each Fund invests in certain obligations that may have liquidity protection designed to ensure that the receipt of payments due on the underlying security is timely. Such protection may be provided through guarantees, insurance policies, or letters of credit obtained by the issuer or sponsor through third parties, through various means of structuring the transaction, or through a combination of such approaches. Each Fund will usually not pay any additional fees for such credit support, although the existence of credit support may increase the price of a security.
From time to time, each Fund may invest in industrial development bonds (IDBs) or pollution control revenue (PCR) bonds that are issued by a conduit authority on behalf of a corporation that is either foreign owned or has international affiliates or operations. While the bonds may be issued to finance a facility located in the US, the bonds may be secured by a payment obligation or guaranty of the corporation. To the extent each Fund invests in such securities, that Fund may be exposed to risks associated with international investments. The risk of international investments not ordinarily associated with US investments includes fluctuation in currency values, differences in accounting principles, and/or economic or political instability in other nations.
Each Fund may invest in advance refunded bonds, escrow secured bonds, or defeased bonds. Under current federal tax laws and regulations, state and local government borrowers are
permitted to refinance outstanding bonds by issuing new bonds. The issuer refinances the outstanding debt to either reduce interest costs or to remove or alter restrictive covenants imposed by the bonds being refinanced. A refunding transaction where the municipal securities are being refunded within 90 days from the issuance of the refunding issue is known as a “current refunding.” “Advance refunded bonds” are bonds in which the refunded bond issue remains outstanding for more than 90 days following the issuance of the refunding issue. In an advance refunding, the issuer will use the proceeds of a new bond issue to purchase high grade interest-bearing debt securities, which are then deposited in an irrevocable escrow account held by an escrow agent to secure all future payments of principal and interest and bond premium of the advance refunded bond. Bonds are “escrowed to maturity” when the proceeds of the refunding issue are deposited in an escrow account for investment sufficient to pay all of the principal and interest on the original interest payment and maturity dates.
Bonds are considered “pre-refunded” when the refunding issuer’s proceeds are escrowed only until a permitted call date or dates on the refunded issue with the refunded issue being redeemed at the time, including any required premium. Bonds become “defeased” when the rights and interests of the bondholders and of their lien on the pledged revenues or other security under the terms of the bond contract are substituted with an alternative source of revenues (the escrow securities) sufficient to meet payments of principal and interest to maturity or to the first call dates. Escrowed secured bonds will often receive a rating of AAA from Moody’s, S&P, and/or Fitch Ratings due to the strong credit quality of the escrow securities and the irrevocable nature of the escrow deposit agreement.
Each Fund may invest up to 15% of its net assets in illiquid securities, which may include securities with contractual restrictions on resale, securities exempt from registration under Rule 144A promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and other securities which may not be readily marketable. The relative illiquidity of these securities may impair each Fund from disposing of them in a timely manner and at a fair price when it is necessary or desirable to do so. While maintaining oversight, each Board has delegated to DMC, the day-to-day functions of determining whether individual securities are liquid for purposes of each Fund’s limitation on investments in illiquid securities. Securities eligible for resale pursuant to Rule 144A, which are determined to be liquid, are not subject to each Fund’s 15% limit on investments in illiquid securities. Rule 144A securities have been identified on the “Schedules of investments.”
8. Contractual Obligations
Each Fund enters into contracts in the normal course of business that contain a variety of indemnifications. Each Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, each Fund has not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts. Management has reviewed each Fund’s existing contracts and expects the risk of loss to be remote.
Notes to financial statements
Delaware Funds by Macquarie® state tax-free funds
9. Subsequent Events
Management has determined that no material events or transactions occurred subsequent to February 29, 2024, that would require recognition or disclosure in the Funds’ financial statements.
Other Fund information (Unaudited)
Delaware Funds by Macquarie® state tax-free funds
Form N-PORT and proxy voting information
Each Fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-PORT. Each Fund’s Forms N-PORT, as well as a description of the policies and procedures that the Funds use to determine how to vote proxies (if any) relating to portfolio securities, are available without charge (i) upon request, by calling 800 523-1918; and (ii) on the SEC’s website at sec.gov. In addition, a description of the policies and procedures that the Funds use to determine how to vote proxies (if any) relating to portfolio securities and the Schedule of Investments included in the Funds’ most recent Form N-PORT are available without charge on the Funds’ website at delawarefunds.com/literature.
Information (if any) regarding how the Funds voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recently disclosed 12-month period ended June 30 is available without charge (i) through the Funds’ website at delawarefunds.com/proxy; and (ii) on the SEC’s website at sec.gov.
Item 2. Code of Ethics
Not applicable.
Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert
Not applicable.
Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services
Not applicable.
Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants
Not applicable.
Item 6. Investments
| (a) | Included as part of report to shareholders filed under Item 1 of this Form N-CSR. |
| (b) | Divestment of securities in accordance with Section 13(c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940. |
Not applicable.
Item 7. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies
Not applicable.
Item 8. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies
Not applicable.
Item 9. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Companies and Affiliated Purchasers
Not applicable.
Item 10. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Not applicable.
Item 11. Controls and Procedures
The registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, have concluded that the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (17 CFR 270.30a-3(c))) are effective, as of a date within 90 days of the filing of this report, based on their evaluation of these controls and procedures required by Rule 30a-3(b) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30a-3(b)) and Rules 13a-15(b) or 15d-15(b)
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (17 CFR 240.13a-15(b) or 240.15d-15(b)) and provide reasonable assurance that the information required to be disclosed by the registrant in its reports or statements filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
There were no significant changes in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30a-3(d)) that occurred during the period covered by the report to stockholders included herein that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
Item 12. Disclosure of Securities Lending Activities for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.
Not applicable.
Item 13. Recovery of Erroneously Awarded Compensation
Not applicable.
Item 14. Exhibits
Not applicable.
(2) Certifications of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 30a-2 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 are attached hereto as Exhibit 99.CERT.
(3) Written solicitations to purchase securities pursuant to Rule 23c-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Not applicable.
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.
DELAWARE GROUP® STATE TAX-FREE INCOME TRUST
/s/SHAWN K. LYTLE | |
By: | Shawn K. Lytle | |
Title: | President and Chief Executive Officer |
Date: | April 26, 2024 | |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
/s/SHAWN K. LYTLE | |
By: | Shawn K. Lytle | |
Title: | President and Chief Executive Officer |
Date: | April 26, 2024 | |
| | |
/s/RICHARD SALUS | |
By: | Richard Salus | |
Title: | Chief Financial Officer |
Date: | April 26, 2024 | |