The fund's total return for the 12-month reporting period was 0.53% for Institutional Shares (IS) and 0.28% for Institutional Service Shares (SS). The total return consisted of 2.53% (IS) and 2.28% (SS) of tax-exempt dividends, and 2.00% of price depreciation in the net asset value of the shares.1 The total return of the fund's benchmark indices, the Lehman Brothers 1-Year Municipal Index and Lehman Brothers 3-Year Municipal Index, was 0.93% and 0.62%, respectively, during the 12-month reporting period.2
The fund's investment strategy focused on: (a) the effective duration of its portfolio (which indicates the portfolio's price sensitivity to interest rates); (b) the selection of securities with different maturities (expressed by a "yield curve" showing the relative yield of securities with different maturities); (c) the allocation of the portfolio among securities of similar issuers (referred to as "sectors"); and (d) the credit quality and ratings of the portfolio securities (which indicates the risk that securities will default). These were the most significant factors affecting the fund's performance relative to its benchmark indices. In addition, the fund's total return reflected actual cash flows, transactions cost and other expenses which were not reflected in the total return of the Lehman Brothers 1-Year Municipal Index or Lehman Brothers 3-Year Municipal Index, the fund's benchmark indices.
The fund's typical dollar-weighted average duration ranges from 1.5 to 2.5 years, which reflects the approximate duration range of the fund's benchmark indices, the Lehman Brothers 1-Year Municipal Index (1.35 years duration) and the Lehman Brothers 3-Year Municipal Index (2.63 years duration) at reporting period end. Duration management is a significant component of the fund's investment strategy. Over the reporting period, as anticipation of an expected rise in interest rates and of economic recovery increased, the fund shortened its duration from 2.22 years to 1.56 years by, among other actions, purchasing shorter maturity (1-2 years) municipal bonds and selling longer maturity (more than 3 years) municipal bonds and selling Treasury note futures. The shortening of the fund's duration helped to mitigate the effect of rising interest rates on the net asset value of the fund, and helped to positively contribute to the fund's performance relative to its benchmark indices.
The fund maintains a dollar-weighted effective average maturity of less than 3.0 years. During the reporting period, to achieve the fund's duration targets, the fund concentrated on buying municipal bonds maturing inside of 5 years, with many of the purchases being of municipal bonds with maturities of 1 to 3 years. This benefited fund performance because shorter maturity bonds (1-2 years) generally performed better than longer maturity bonds (3-5 years), and interest rates rose more in the 3-5 year maturity range. The fund's investments in municipal bonds with maturities outside or on the longer end of the benchmark index range hurt the relative performance of the fund as price depreciation in some cases more than offset the income earned on those municipal bonds.
During the reporting period, the fund also concentrated on taking advantage of a steep and positively sloped yield curve when available to add incremental tax-exempt income value while attempting to mitigate interest rate risk (price movement). A steep and positively sloped yield curve provides higher incremental income or yield pick-up per additional unit of maturity year.
Higher coupon municipal bonds (bonds with higher interest rate payments) also were emphasized over lower coupon municipal bonds (bonds with lower interest rate payments) to help provide protection against the negative effects of rising interest rates. These strategies generally benefited the fund's performance.
Above-average allocations to cash equivalents, such as variable rate demand notes and auction rate notes, which experienced no price impact, but provided incremental income return during the reporting period, also benefited the fund's performance.
During the reporting period, as compared to its benchmark indices, the fund allocated more of its portfolio to securities issued by electric utilities, hospitals, industrial development projects, and resource recovery projects. The fund allocated less of the portfolio to general obligation bonds issued by states, cities, and school districts. These allocations helped the fund's performance due to the higher yields and income returns available in the overweighted sectors. For the general obligation sector, the fund's underweight position neither hurt nor helped fund performance as compared to its benchmark indices as the sector performed roughly in-line with the benchmark indices.
The overall quality of the fund was maintained at "AA-" quality during the reporting period. Lower quality bonds performed very well during the reporting period as credit spreads (or the yield difference between "AAA" municipal bonds and bonds of lower credit quality and similar maturity) decreased during the reporting period.4 This decrease in credit spreads on lower quality bonds was the result of increased economic activity, limited new issue supply, and large demand from institutional funds and retail investors. The fund benefited from its exposure to "A" and "BBB" rated investment grade securities as securities rated in these two categories significantly outperformed those in the higher ratings categories over the reporting period.
Performance data quoted represents past performance which is no guarantee of future results. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. For after-tax returns, visit www.federatedinvestors.com. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Mutual funds are not obligations of or guaranteed by any bank and are not federally insured.
Performance data quoted represents past performance which is no guarantee of future results. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. For after-tax returns, visit www.federatedinvestors.com. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Mutual funds are not obligations of or guaranteed by any bank and are not federally insured.
Principal Amount | | | | Credit Rating | 1
| | Value |
| | | LONG-TERM MUNICIPALS--89.7% | | | | | |
| | | Alabama--2.9% | | | | | |
$ | 2,000,000 | | Alabama State Public School & College Authority, Revenue Bonds, 5.00%, 2/1/2007 | | AA/Aa3 | | $ | 2,123,440 |
| 3,040,000 | | Alabama State Public School & College Authority, Revenue Bonds, 5.00%, 2/1/2008 | | AA/Aa3 | | | 3,258,880 |
| 2,760,000 | | DCH Health Care Authority, Health Care Facilities Revenue Bonds, 3.50%, 6/1/2005 | | A+/A1 | | | 2,795,328 |
| 1,275,000 | | Lauderdale County & Florence, AL Health Care Authority, Revenue Bonds, (Series 2000A), 5.50% (Coffee Health Group)/(MBIA Insurance Corp. INS), 7/1/2006 | | AAA/Aaa | | | 1,354,420 |
| 1,190,000 | | Lauderdale County & Florence, AL Health Care Authority, Revenue Bonds, (Series 2000A), 5.50% (Coffee Health Group)/(MBIA Insurance Corp. INS), 7/1/2005 | | AAA/Aaa | | | 1,235,137 |
|
| | | TOTAL | | | | | 10,767,205 |
|
| | | Alaska--0.8% | | | | | |
| 3,000,000 | | Alaska State Housing Finance Corp., State Capital Project Revenue Bonds, (Series 2001A), 5.00% (MBIA Insurance Corp. INS), 12/1/2006 | | AAA/Aaa | | | 3,182,580 |
|
| | | Arizona--3.4% | | | | | |
| 1,500,000 | | Maricopa County, AZ Pollution Control Corp., (Series 1994C), 1.95% TOBs (Arizona Public Service Co.), Optional Tender 3/1/2005 | | BBB/Baa1 | | | 1,499,445 |
| 2,500,000 | | Maricopa County, AZ Pollution Control Corp., (Series 1994D), 1.875% TOBs (Arizona Public Service Co.), Mandatory Tender 3/1/2005 | | BBB/Baa1 | | | 2,495,175 |
| 1,000,000 | | Maricopa County, AZ Pollution Control Corp., (Series 1994F), 1.875% TOBs (Arizona Public Service Co.), Mandatory Tender 3/1/2005 | | BBB/Baa1 | | | 997,840 |
| 500,000 | | Maricopa County, AZ Unified School District No. 210, GO UT, 5.00%, 7/1/2007 | | AA/Aa3 | | | 534,820 |
| 460,000 | | Maricopa County, AZ Unified School District No. 97, GO UT, 5.20% (FGIC INS)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.30%), 7/1/2007 | | AAA/Aaa | | | 469,251 |
| 440,000 | | Maricopa County, AZ Unified School District No. 97, GO UT, 5.20% (FGIC INS)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.30%), 7/1/2007 | | AAA/Aaa | | | 456,372 |
| 1,405,000 | | Mohave County, AZ IDA, Correctional Facilities Contract Revenue Bonds, (Series 2004A), 5.00% (Mohave Prison LLC)/(XL Capital Assurance Inc. INS), 4/1/2007 | | AAA/NR | | | 1,490,508 |
Principal Amount | | | | Credit Rating | 1
| | Value |
| | | LONG-TERM MUNICIPALS--continued | | | | | |
| | | Arizona--continued | | | | | |
$ | 2,000,000 | | Salt River Project, AZ Agricultural Improvement & Power District, Electric System Refunding Revenue Bonds, (Series 2002D), 5.00%, 1/1/2007 | | AA/Aa2 | | $ | 2,121,320 |
| 600,000 | | University Medical Center Corp, AZ, Hospital Revenue Bonds, 5.00% (University of Arizona Medical Center), 7/1/2009 | | BBB+/A3 | | | 630,990 |
| 1,000,000 | 2 | Yavapai, AZ IDA, Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds, 4.45% TOBs (Waste Management, Inc.), Mandatory Tender 3/1/2008 | | BBB/NR | | | 1,011,220 |
| 1,000,000 | 2 | Yavapai, AZ IDA, Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds, 3.65% TOBs (Waste Management, Inc.), Mandatory Tender 3/1/2006 | | BBB/NR | | | 1,005,070 |
|
| | | TOTAL | | | | | 12,712,011 |
|
| | | Arkansas--1.4% | | | | | |
| 1,000,000 | | Arkansas Development Finance Authority, Correctional Facilities Refunding Revenue Bonds, (Series 2003A), 5.00% (FGIC INS), 11/15/2006 | | AAA/Aaa | | | 1,059,550 |
| 1,000,000 | | Arkansas Development Finance Authority, Exempt Facilities Revenue Bonds, 3.00% TOBs (Waste Management, Inc.), Mandatory Tender 8/1/2004 | | BBB/NR | | | 1,000,420 |
| 230,000 | | Arkansas Development Finance Authority, SFM Revenue Bonds, (Series 1997A-R), 6.50% (MBIA Insurance Corp. INS), 2/1/2011 | | AAA/NR | | | 235,200 |
| 1,420,000 | | Pulaski County, AR, Hospital Refunding Revenue Bonds, (Series 2002B), 4.00% (Arkansas Children's Hospital), 3/1/2005 | | A/A2 | | | 1,434,370 |
| 1,595,000 | | Pulaski County, AR, Hospital Refunding Revenue Bonds, (Series 2002B), 4.75% (Arkansas Children's Hospital), 3/1/2008 | | A/A2 | | | 1,641,016 |
|
| | | TOTAL | | | | | 5,370,556 |
|
| | | California--5.7% | | | | | |
| 2,500,000 | | California PCFA, Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds, 2.00% TOBs (Republic Services, Inc.), Mandatory Tender 12/1/2004 | | BBB+/NR | | | 2,498,175 |
| 1,000,000 | | California State Department of Water Resources Power Supply Program, Power Supply Revenue Bonds, (Series A), 5.50%, 5/1/2005 | | BBB+/A3 | | | 1,030,190 |
| 3,000,000 | | California State, Refunding UT GO Bonds, 5.00%, 2/1/2008 | | BBB/A3 | | | 3,201,210 |
| 5,575,000 | | California State, SAVRs, (Series D-4), Auction Rate Notes, 2/3/2005 | | BBB/A3 | | | 5,574,442 |
| 1,250,000 | | California State, SAVRs (2003 Series D-5), Auction Rate Notes, 10/14/2004 | | BBB/A3 | | | 1,249,863 |
| 5,000,000 | | California State, SAVRs, (Series D-2), Auction Rate Notes, 2/24/2005 | | BBB/A3 | | | 5,000,050 |
Principal Amount | | | | Credit Rating | 1
| | Value |
| | | LONG-TERM MUNICIPALS--continued | | | | | |
| | | California--continued | | | | | |
$ | 1,000,000 | | California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, (Series 2002C), 3.70% TOBs (Kaiser Permanente), Mandatory Tender 5/31/2005 | | A/A3 | | $ | 1,012,410 |
| 1,000,000 | | California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, (Series 2002D), 4.35% TOBs (Kaiser Permanente), Mandatory Tender 2/1/2007 | | A/A3 | | | 1,026,630 |
| 1,000,000 | | Santa Clara County, CA Financing Authority, Special Obligation Bonds, (Series 2003: Measure B Transportation Improvement Program), 4.00% (Santa Clara County, CA), 8/1/2006 | | NR/A2 | | | 1,031,010 |
|
| | | TOTAL | | | | | 21,623,980 |
|
| | | Colorado--1.2% | | | | | |
| 85,000 | | Colorado HFA, SFM Revenue Bond, (Series C-1), 7.65%, 12/1/2025 | | NR/Aa2 | | | 85,432 |
| 25,000 | | Colorado HFA, Single Family Program Subordinate Bonds, (Series 1998B), 4.625%, 11/1/2005 | | NR/A1 | | | 25,201 |
| 640,000 | | Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Hospital Refunding Revenue Bonds, 5.00% (Parkview Medical Center), 9/1/2004 | | NR/Baa1 | | | 642,995 |
| 3,810,000 | | Countrydale, CO Metropolitan District, LT GO Refunding Bonds, 3.50% TOBs (Compass Bank, Birmingham LOC), Mandatory Tender 12/1/2007 | | NR/A1 | | | 3,799,942 |
|
| | | TOTAL | | | | | 4,553,570 |
|
| | | Connecticut--0.4% | | | | | |
| 1,500,000 | | Connecticut Development Authority, Refunding PCR Bonds, 3.00% TOBs (United Illuminating Co.), Mandatory Tender 2/1/2009 | | NR/Baa1 | | | 1,455,555 |
|
| | | District of Columbia--0.3% | | | | | |
| 1,055,000 | | District of Columbia, Revenue Bonds, (Series 1999), 5.30% TOBs (819 7th Street LLC Issue)/(Branch Banking & Trust Co., Winston-Salem LOC), Mandatory Tender 10/1/2004 | | A+/NR | | | 1,060,729 |
|
| | | Florida--3.0% | | | | | |
| 1,000,000 | | Escambia County, FL Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, (Series 2003A), 5.00% (Ascension Health Credit Group), 11/15/2008 | | AA/Aa2 | | | 1,064,910 |
| 545,000 | | Florida Housing Finance Corp., Homeowner Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Series 2, 4.75% (MBIA Insurance Corp. INS), 7/1/2019 | | AAA/Aaa | | | 556,603 |
| 2,000,000 | 2 | Florida State Department of Corrections, Custodial Receipts, 3.00%, 9/10/2009 | | NR/A3 | | | 1,982,540 |
Principal Amount | | | | Credit Rating | 1
| | Value |
| | | LONG-TERM MUNICIPALS--continued | | | | | |
| | | Florida--continued | | | | | |
$ | 1,000,000 | | Highlands County, FL Health Facilities Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, (Series 2002B), 3.50% (Adventist Health System), 11/15/2004 | | A/A3 | | $ | 1,007,090 |
| 2,000,000 | | Highlands County, FL Health Facilities Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, 3.35% TOBs (Adventist Health System), Mandatory Tender 9/1/2005 | | A/A3 | | | 2,024,640 |
| 1,885,000 | | Miami-Dade County, FL School District, Certificates of Participation, (Series A), 5.25% (FSA INS), 10/1/2006 | | AAA/Aaa | | | 2,009,975 |
| 1,600,000 | | Palm Beach County, FL Health Facilities Authority, Hospital Refunding Revenue Bonds, (Series 2001), 5.00% (BRCH Corporation Obligated Group), 12/1/2004 | | A/NR | | | 1,620,880 |
| 1,000,000 | | Volusia County, FL School District, GO UT, 5.00% (FGIC INS), 8/1/2004 | | AAA/Aaa | | | 1,003,170 |
|
| | | TOTAL | | | | | 11,269,808 |
|
| | | Georgia--1.8% | | | | | |
| 1,575,000 | | Decatur County-Bainbridge, GA IDA, Revenue Bonds, 4.00% TOBs (John B. Sanifilippo & Son)/(Lasalle Bank, N.A. LOC), Mandatory Tender 6/1/2006 | | A+/NR | | | 1,608,280 |
| 1,000,000 | | Henry County, GA School District, GO UT, 3.75%, 8/1/2004 | | AA-/Aa3 | | | 1,002,110 |
| 3,000,000 | | Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia, Combustion Turbine Project Revenue Bonds, (Series 2002A), 5.00% (MBIA Insurance Corp. INS), 11/1/2008 | | AAA/Aaa | | | 3,237,180 |
| 950,000 | | Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia, Refunding Revenue Bonds, (Series Z), 5.10% (FSA INS)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.15%), 1/1/2005 | | AAA/Aaa | | | 967,480 |
|
| | | TOTAL | | | | | 6,815,050 |
|
| | | Hawaii--0.3% | | | | | |
| 1,000,000 | | Hawaii State, GO UT, (Series CB) Refunding Bonds, 5.75% (Original Issue Yield: 5.90%), 1/1/2007 | | AA-/Aa3 | | | 1,076,730 |
|
| | | Illinois--7.0% | | | | | |
| 1,000,000 | | Chicago, IL O'Hare International Airport, (Series A), 6.375% (MBIA Insurance Corp. INS)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.735%), 1/1/2012 | | AAA/Aaa | | | 1,041,940 |
| 1,000,000 | | Chicago, IL O'Hare International Airport, Revenue Bonds, (Series A), 5.375% (AMBAC INS)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.50%), 1/1/2007 | | AAA/Aaa | | | 1,059,950 |
| 2,500,000 | | Chicago, IL Transit Authority, Capital Grant Receipts Revenue Bonds, (Series B), 5.00% (AMBAC INS), 6/1/2007 | | AAA/Aaa | | | 2,571,450 |
| 1,550,000 | | Chicago, IL, GO UT Refunding Bonds, 6.30% (AMBAC INS)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.40%), 1/1/2005 | | AAA/Aaa | | | 1,587,541 |
Principal Amount | | | | Credit Rating | 1
| | Value |
| | | LONG-TERM MUNICIPALS--continued | | | | | |
| | | Illinois--continued | | | | | |
$ | 2,000,000 | | Chicago, IL, Gas Supply Revenue, (Series 2000B), 1.50% CP (Peoples Gas Light & Coke Co.), Mandatory Tender 7/1/2004 | | A-2/ VMIG1 | | $ | 2,000,000 |
| 4,000,000 | | Illinois Development Finance Authority, PCR, (Illinois Power Co.), (Series A), Auction Rate Notes, 7/27/2004 | | AAA/Aaa | | | 4,000,000 |
| 6,425,000 | | Illinois Development Finance Authority, PCR, (Illinois Power Co.), Auction Rate Notes, 7/7/2004 | | AAA/Aaa | | | 6,425,000 |
| 1,000,000 | | Illinois State, UT GO Bonds (First Series of December 2000), 5.50%, 12/1/2004 | | AA/Aa3 | | | 1,017,160 |
| 3,000,000 | | Illinois State, UT GO Bonds (First Series of July 2002), 5.00% (MBIA Insurance Corp. INS), 7/1/2007 | | AAA/Aaa | | | 3,201,750 |
| 3,050,000 | | Will & Kendall Counties, IL Community Consolidated School District No. 202, UT GO Bonds, 5.50% (FSA INS), 12/30/2007 | | AAA/Aaa | | | 3,322,304 |
|
| | | TOTAL | | | | | 26,227,095 |
|
| | | Indiana--1.3% | | | | | |
| 1,000,000 | | Indiana Development Finance Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds, (Series 1998A), 4.75% TOBs (Southern Indiana Gas & Electric Co.), Mandatory Tender 3/1/2006 | | BBB+/Baa1 | | | 1,029,720 |
| 1,200,000 | | Indiana Health Facility Financing Authority, Health System Revenue Bonds, (Series 2001), 5.00% (Sisters of St. Francis Health Services, Inc.), 11/1/2004 | | NR/Aa3 | | | 1,213,224 |
| 1,000,000 | | Indiana Health Facility Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, (Series 2002G), 5.50% (Ascension Health Credit Group), 11/15/2007 | | AA/Aa2 | | | 1,077,170 |
| 405,000 | | Indiana State HFA, SFM Revenue Bonds, Series C-3, 4.75%, 1/1/2029 | | NR/Aaa | | | 413,307 |
| 1,000,000 | | Lawrenceburg, IN Pollution Control Revenue Board, PCR Revenue Bonds, (Series F), 2.625% TOBs (Indiana Michigan Power Co.), Mandatory Tender 10/1/2006 | | BBB/Baa2 | | | 990,340 |
|
| | | TOTAL | | | | | 4,723,761 |
|
| | | Iowa--0.7% | | | | | |
| 1,000,000 | | Council Bluffs, IA Industrial Development, Revenue Refunding Bonds, (Series 2004), 2.25% (Cargill, Inc.), 3/1/2007 | | A+/NR | | | 974,110 |
| 1,880,000 | | Iowa Finance Authority, Iowa State Revolving Fund Revenue Bonds, (Series 2001), 5.00%, 8/1/2004 | | AAA/Aaa | | | 1,885,978 |
|
| | | TOTAL | | | | | 2,860,088 |
|
| | | Kansas--1.6% | | | | | |
| 2,000,000 | | Burlington, KS, Refunding Revenue Bonds, (Series 1998B), 4.75% TOBs (Kansas City Power And Light Co.), Mandatory Tender 10/1/2007 | | BBB/A3 | | | 2,063,640 |
| 1,000,000 | | Burlington, KS, Refunding Revenue Bonds, (Series 1998C), 2.25% TOBs (Kansas City Power And Light Co.), Mandatory Tender 9/1/2004 | | BBB/A3 | | | 999,880 |
Principal Amount | | | | Credit Rating | 1
| | Value |
| | | LONG-TERM MUNICIPALS--continued | | | | | |
| | | Kansas--continued | | | | | |
$ | 2,000,000 | | La Cygne, KS, Environmental Improvement Revenue Refunding Bonds Series 1994, 3.90% TOBs (Kansas City Power And Light Co.), Mandatory Tender 9/1/2004 | | BBB/A2 | | $ | 2,007,280 |
| 840,000 | | Lawrence, KS Hospital Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, 3.25% (Lawrence Memorial Hospital), 7/1/2007 | | NR/Baa1 | | | 839,403 |
| 90,000 | | Sedgwick & Shawnee Counties, KS, SFM Revenue Bonds, Mortgage-Backed Securities Program, Series 1998 A-1, 5.00% (GNMA Collateralized Home Mortgage Program COL), 6/1/2013 | | NR/Aaa | | | 92,523 |
|
| | | TOTAL | | | | | 6,002,726 |
|
| | | Kentucky--0.3% | | | | | |
| 1,000,000 | | Kentucky Housing Corp., Housing Revenue Bonds, (Series 2003F), 1.80%, 1/1/2006 | | AAA/Aaa | | | 996,610 |
|
| | | Louisiana--2.0% | | | | | |
| 1,000,000 | | Calcasieu Parish, LA, IDB, Pollution Control Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2001, 4.80% (Occidental Petroleum Corp.), 12/1/2006 | | BBB+/Baa1 | | | 1,041,520 |
| 1,750,000 | | Louisiana Public Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, (Series 2002), 5.00% (Ochsner Clinic Foundation Project)/(MBIA Insurance Corp. INS), 5/15/2008 | | NR/Aaa | | | 1,874,757 |
| 2,000,000 | | Louisiana State Offshore Terminal Authority, Deep Water Port Refunding Revenue Bonds, (Series 2003D), 4.00% TOBs (Loop LLC), Mandatory Tender 9/1/2008 | | A/A3 | | | 2,025,060 |
| 500,000 | | Louisiana State Offshore Terminal Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds, 2.15% TOBs (Loop LLC), Mandatory Tender 4/1/2005 | | A/A3 | | | 500,505 |
| 2,000,000 | | St. Charles Parish, LA, PCR Refunding Revenue Bonds, (Series 1999A), 4.90% TOBs (Entergy Louisiana, Inc.), Mandatory Tender 6/1/2005 | | BBB-/Baa3 | | | 2,032,300 |
|
| | | TOTAL | | | | | 7,474,142 |
|
| | | Maryland--0.3% | | | | | |
| 1,000,000 | | Prince Georges County, MD, IDRB, (Series 1993), 1.60% TOBs (International Paper Co.), Optional Tender 7/15/2004 | | BBB/Baa2 | | | 987,100 |
|
| | | Massachusetts--2.4% | | | | | |
| 1,500,000 | | Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Construction Loan LT GO Bonds, (Series 2001C), 5.00%, 12/1/2010 | | AA-/Aa2 | | | 1,619,910 |
| 2,000,000 | | Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Construction Loan UT GO Bonds, (Series 2002D), 5.25%, 8/1/2007 | | AA-/Aa2 | | | 2,146,180 |
| 5,000 | | Commonwealth of Massachusetts, UT GO, 4.00%, 8/1/2008 | | AA-/Aa2 | | | 5,173 |
Principal Amount | | | | Credit Rating | 1
| | Value |
| | | LONG-TERM MUNICIPALS--continued | | | | | |
| | | Massachusetts--continued | | | | | |
$ | 1,495,000 | | Commonwealth of Massachusetts, UT GO, 4.00%, 8/1/2008 | | AA-/Aa2 | | $ | 1,546,697 |
| 2,495,000 | | Massachusetts HEFA, Revenue Bonds, (Series 1999A), 5.25% (Caritas Christi Obligated Group), 7/1/2004 | | BBB/Baa3 | | | 2,495,175 |
| 1,060,000 | | Massachusetts HEFA, Revenue Bonds, (Series C), 5.00% (Milton Hospital), 7/1/2004 | | BBB+/NR | | | 1,060,064 |
|
| | | TOTAL | | | | | 8,873,199 |
|
| | | Michigan--5.4% | | | | | |
| 1,250,000 | | Detroit, MI, Capital Improvement LT GO Bonds, (Series 2002A), 5.00% (MBIA Insurance Corp. INS), 4/1/2007 | | AAA/Aaa | | | 1,329,662 |
| 1,000,000 | | Michigan Municipal Bond Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds, (Series 2002), 5.25% (Clean Water Revolving Fund), 10/1/2008 | | AAA/Aaa | | | 1,090,200 |
| 2,500,000 | | Michigan Municipal Bond Authority, Revenue Bonds, 5.25% (Clean Water Revolving Fund), 10/1/2007 | | AAA/Aaa | | | 2,702,400 |
| 1,450,000 | | Michigan Municipal Bond Authority, Revenue Bonds, 5.25% (Drinking Water Revolving Fund), 10/1/2007 | | AAA/Aaa | | | 1,566,450 |
| 1,250,000 | | Michigan Public Power Agency, Belle River Project Refunding Revenue Bonds, (Series 2002A), 5.00% (MBIA Insurance Corp. INS), 1/1/2006 | | AAA/Aaa | | | 1,303,825 |
| 4,000,000 | | Michigan Public Power Agency, Belle River Project Refunding Revenue Bonds, (Series 2002A), 5.00%, 1/1/2005 | | AA/A1 | | | 4,071,200 |
| 865,000 | | Michigan State Building Authority, (Series I) Health, Hospital, Nursing Home Improvement Revenue Bonds, 5.40% (Original Issue Yield: 5.50%), 10/1/2005 | | AA/Aa2 | | | 891,028 |
| 1,500,000 | | Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, Hospital Refunding Revenue Bonds, (Series 2003A), 5.00% (Henry Ford Health System, MI), 3/1/2007 | | A-/A1 | | | 1,572,375 |
| 1,000,000 | | Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds, (Series A), 5.50% (Trinity Healthcare Credit Group), 12/1/2004 | | AA-/Aa3 | | | 1,016,190 |
| 1,000,000 | | Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, 5.00% (Oakwood Obligated Group), 11/1/2005 | | A/A2 | | | 1,033,530 |
| 875,000 | | Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, 5.00% (Oakwood Obligated Group), 11/1/2007 | | A/A2 | | | 915,530 |
| 1,510,000 | | Michigan State Strategic Fund, Revenue Bonds, (Series 2004), 2.00% (NSF International), 8/1/2006 | | A-/NR | | | 1,490,219 |
| 1,135,000 | | Saginaw, MI Hospital Finance Authority, Hospital Revenue Refunding Bonds, (Series 2004G), 4.00% (Covenant Medical Center, Inc.), 7/1/2006 | | A/NR | | | 1,165,259 |
|
| | | TOTAL | | | | | 20,147,868 |
|
Principal Amount | | | | Credit Rating | 1
| | Value |
| | | LONG-TERM MUNICIPALS--continued | | | | | |
| | | Minnesota--0.5% | | | | | |
$ | 440,000 | | Duluth, MN EDA, Health Care Facilities Revenue Bonds, (Series 2004), 4.50% (Benedictine Health System-St. Mary's Duluth Clinic Health System Obligated Group), 2/15/2007 | | A-/NR | | $ | 457,433 |
| 1,385,000 | | Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN Housing & Redevelopment Authority, Health Care Facility Revenue Bonds, (Series 2003), 4.50% (HealthPartners Obligated Group), 12/1/2006 | | BBB+/Baa1 | | | 1,427,935 |
|
| | | TOTAL | | | | | 1,885,368 |
|
| | | Missouri--1.9% | | | | | |
| 895,000 | | Cape Girardeau County, MO IDA, Health Care Facilities Revenue Bonds, Series A, 4.50% (St. Francis Medical Center, MO), 6/1/2006 | | A/NR | | | 920,937 |
| 1,500,000 | | Missouri Highways & Transportation Commission, State Road Bonds, (Series 2000A), 5.25%, 2/1/2005 | | AA/Aa2 | | | 1,533,630 |
| 1,500,000 | | Missouri Highways & Transportation Commission, State Road Bonds, (Series 2000A), 5.25%, 2/1/2006 | | AA/Aa2 | | | 1,574,295 |
| 1,000,000 | | Missouri State HEFA, Revenue Anticipation Notes, (Series 2002B), 3.00% RANs (Evangel University), 4/22/2005 | | NR/ NR | | | 1,003,710 |
| 2,000,000 | | Missouri State HEFA, Revenue Bonds, (Series 2002A), 5.00% (SSM Health Care Credit Group), 6/1/2007 | | AA-/NR | | | 2,118,320 |
|
| | | TOTAL | | | | | 7,150,892 |
|
| | | Nebraska--0.5% | | | | | |
| 1,665,000 | | Nebraska Public Power District, General Revenue Bonds, (Series 2002B), 4.00% (AMBAC INS), 1/1/2006 | | AAA/Aaa | | | 1,712,186 |
|
| | | Nevada--0.7% | | | | | |
| 1,500,000 | | Clark County, NV, Industrial Development Revenue Bonds, (Series 2003D), 3.35% TOBs (Southwest Gas Corp.), Mandatory Tender 9/1/2004 | | BBB-/Baa2 | | | 1,501,230 |
| 1,000,000 | | Washoe County, NV Hospital Facilities, Revenue Bonds, 6.00% (AMBAC INS)/(Original Issue Yield: 6.10%), 6/1/2009 | | AAA/Aaa | | | 1,023,410 |
|
| | | TOTAL | | | | | 2,524,640 |
|
| | | New Jersey--1.0% | | | | | |
| 2,185,000 | | Bayonne, NJ, 3.00% BANs, 7/1/2005 | | NR/ NR | | | 2,203,179 |
| 680,000 | | New Jersey EDA, Revenue Refunding Bonds, (Series A), 3.70% (Winchester Gardens at Ward Homestead)/(Original Issue Yield: 3.80%), 11/1/2008 | | BBB- | | | 662,592 |
| 1,000,000 | | New Jersey State, GO UT, 6.50%, 7/15/2004 | | AA/Aa2 | | | 1,002,130 |
|
| | | TOTAL | | �� | | | 3,867,901 |
|
Principal Amount | | | | Credit Rating | 1
| | Value |
| | | LONG-TERM MUNICIPALS--continued | | | | | |
| | | New Mexico--0.8% | | | | | |
$ | 1,000,000 | | Farmington, NM, PCR Bonds, (Series 2003B), 2.10% TOBs (Public Service Co., NM), Mandatory Tender 4/1/2006 | | BBB/Baa2 | | $ | 986,220 |
| 1,030,000 | | New Mexico State Hospital Equipment Loan Council, Hospital Revenue Bonds, (Series 2003), 4.00% (St. Vincent Hospital)/(Radian Asset Assurance INS), 7/1/2007 | | AA/NR | | | 1,062,054 |
| 1,000,000 | | Santa Fe, NM Community College District, GO UT, 5.45% (Original Issue Yield: 5.55%), 8/1/2010 | | NR/Aa3 | | | 1,070,150 |
|
| | | TOTAL | | | | | 3,118,424 |
|
| | | New York--8.0% | | | | | |
| 1,000,000 | | Dutchess County, NY IDA, Revenue Bonds, 2.75% (Marist College), 7/1/2005 | | NR/Baa1 | | | 1,007,460 |
| 1,110,000 | | Dutchess County, NY IDA, Revenue Bonds, 4.00% (Marist College), 7/1/2009 | | NR/Baa1 | | | 1,112,242 |
| 2,000,000 | | Long Island Power Authority, NY, Electric System General Revenue Bonds, (Series 2003A), 4.50%, 6/1/2005 | | A-/Baa1 | | | 2,049,280 |
| 3,000,000 | | Metropolitan Transportation Authority, NY, Dedicated Tax Fund Revenue Bonds, (Series 2002A), 5.00% (FSA INS), 11/15/2007 | | AAA/Aaa | | | 3,216,360 |
| 1,250,000 | | Metropolitan Transportation Authority, NY, Dedicated Tax Fund Revenue Bonds, (Series 2002A), 5.25% (FSA INS), 11/15/2008 | | AAA/NR | | | 1,361,688 |
| 1,000,000 | | New York City, NY, UT GO Bonds, (Series G), 5.00%, 8/1/2007 | | A/A2 | | | 1,058,900 |
| 2,000,000 | | New York City, NY, UT GO Bonds, (Series 2002F), 5.25%, 8/1/2009 | | A/A2 | | | 2,160,260 |
| 1,000,000 | | New York City, NY, UT GO Bonds, (Series 2003E), 5.00%, 8/1/2005 | | A/A2 | | | 1,034,010 |
| 1,000,000 | | New York City, NY, UT GO Bonds, (Series 2003E), 5.00%, 8/1/2006 | | A/A2 | | | 1,051,220 |
| 1,000,000 | | New York City, NY, UT GO Bonds, (Series D), 5.00%, 8/1/2006 | | A/A2 | | | 1,051,220 |
| 1,000,000 | | New York City, NY, UT GO Bonds, (Series E), 5.00%, 8/1/2007 | | A/A2 | | | 1,058,900 |
| 2,000,000 | | New York City, NY, UT GO Bonds, (Series G), 5.00%, 8/1/2008 | | A/A2 | | | 2,125,860 |
| 4,145,000 | | New York State Dormitory Authority, Mental Health Services Facilities Revenue Bonds, (Series 2003C-1), 5.00% (New York State), 2/15/2006 | | AA-/NR | | | 4,319,007 |
| 260,000 | | New York State Mortgage Agency, Homeowner Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Series 71, 4.75%, 10/1/2021 | | NR/Aa1 | | | 263,112 |
| 2,000,000 | | New York State Thruway Authority, Local Highway & Bridge Service Contract Bonds, (Series 2002), 5.00% (New York State), 4/1/2006 | | AA-/A3 | | | 2,090,940 |
Principal Amount | | | | Credit Rating | 1
| | Value |
| | | LONG-TERM MUNICIPALS--continued | | | | | |
| | | New York--continued | | | | | |
$ | 2,000,000 | | New York State Thruway Authority, Local Highway & Bridge Service Contract Bonds, (Series 2002), 5.00% (New York State), 4/1/2007 | | AA-/A3 | | $ | 2,118,160 |
| 1,000,000 | | New York State Urban Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, (Series 2003B), 5.00% (New York State Personal Income Tax Revenue Bond Fund), 3/15/2006 | | AA/NR | | | 1,045,940 |
| 1,000,000 | | New York State Urban Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, (Series 2003B), 5.00% (New York State Personal Income Tax Revenue Bond Fund), 3/15/2007 | | AA/NR | | | 1,060,530 |
| 1,020,000 | | United Nations, NY Development Corp., Senior Lien Refunding Revenue Bonds, (Series 2004A), 4.00%, 7/1/2008 | | NR/A3 | | | 1,048,366 |
|
| | | TOTAL | | | | | 30,233,455 |
|
| | | North Carolina--0.6% | | | | | |
| 1,100,000 | | North Carolina Medical Care Commission, Health Care Facilities First Mortgage Revenue Refunding Bonds, (Series 2004A), 2.80% (Deerfield Episcopal Retirement Community)/(Original Issue Yield: 2.84%), 11/1/2008 | | A- | | | 1,070,927 |
| 1,000,000 | | North Carolina State, GO UT Bonds, 5.00%, 5/1/2011 | | AAA/Aa1 | | | 1,075,060 |
|
| | | TOTAL | | | | | 2,145,987 |
|
| | | North Dakota--0.2% | | | | | |
| 750,000 | | North Dakota State Building Authority, Revenue Bonds, 4.00%, 12/1/2007 | | A+/A2 | | | 774,262 |
|
| | | Ohio--3.3% | | | | | |
| 1,000,000 | | Beavercreek, OH Local School District, Special Tax Anticipation Notes, 4.25%, 12/1/2004 | | NR/ NR | | | 1,009,780 |
| 1,450,000 | | Mahoning County, OH Hospital Facilities, Adjustable Rate Demand Health Care Facilities Revenue Refunding Bonds, (Series 2002), 4.00% TOBs (Copeland Oaks Project)/(Sky Bank LOC), Mandatory Tender 3/31/2005 | | NR/A3 | | | 1,464,775 |
| 255,000 | | Ohio HFA, Residential Mortgage Revenue Bonds, (Series 1997D-1), 4.85% (GNMA Collateralized Home Mortgage Program COL), 3/1/2015 | | NR/Aaa | | | 256,262 |
| 450,000 | | Ohio HFA, Residential Mortgage Revenue Bonds, (Series 1998A-1), 4.60% (GNMA Collateralized Home Mortgage Program COL), 9/1/2026 | | AAA/Aaa | | | 456,502 |
| 2,250,000 | | Ohio State Air Quality Development Authority, Enviromental Refunding Revenue Bonds, 2.00% TOBs (MeadWestvaco Corp.), Mandatory Tender 11/1/2004 | | BBB/Baa2 | | | 2,248,808 |
Principal Amount | | | | Credit Rating | 1
| | Value |
| | | LONG-TERM MUNICIPALS--continued | | | | | |
| | | Ohio--continued | | | | | |
$ | 1,875,000 | | Ohio State Air Quality Development Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds, (Series 2002A), 3.375% TOBs (Pennsylvania Power Co.), Mandatory Tender 7/1/2005 | | BB+/Baa2 | | $ | 1,864,463 |
| 1,000,000 | | Ohio State Water Development Authority Pollution Control Facilities, Refunding Revenue Bonds, (Series 1999B), 4.50% TOBs (Toledo Edison Co.), Mandatory Tender 9/1/2005 | | BB+/Baa3 | | | 1,013,270 |
| 2,000,000 | | Ohio State Water Development Authority Pollution Control Facilities, Refunding Revenue Bonds, (Series B), 3.35% TOBs (Ohio Edison Co.), Mandatory Tender 12/1/2005 | | BB+/Baa2 | | | 1,993,820 |
| 1,000,000 | | Ohio State Water Development Authority, PCR Bonds, Series A, 3.40% TOBs (Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co.), Mandatory Tender 10/1/2004 | | BBB-/Baa2 | | | 1,002,530 |
| 1,000,000 | | University of Cincinnati, OH, General Receipts Revenue Bonds, (Series A), 5.50% (FGIC INS), 6/1/2006 | | AAA/Aaa | | | 1,062,160 |
|
| | | TOTAL | | | | | 12,372,370 |
|
| | | Oklahoma--1.0% | | | | | |
| 915,000 | | Oklahoma Development Finance Authority, Hospital Revenue Refunding Bonds, (Series 2004), 5.00% (Unity Health Center), 10/1/2008 | | BBB+/NR | | | 954,839 |
| 960,000 | | Oklahoma Development Finance Authority, Hospital Revenue Refunding Bonds, (Series 2004), 5.00% (Unity Health Center), 10/1/2009 | | BBB+/NR | | | 1,001,549 |
| 1,825,000 | | Oklahoma HFA, SFM Revenue Bonds, (Series 1998D-2), 6.25% (GNMA Collateralized Home Mortgage Program COL), 9/1/2029 | | NR/Aaa | | | 1,879,221 |
|
| | | TOTAL | | | | | 3,835,609 |
|
| | | Oregon--0.5% | | | | | |
| 1,000,000 | | Clackamas County, OR Hospital Facilities Authority, Revenue Refunding Bonds, (Series 2001), 5.00% (Legacy Health System), 5/1/2006 | | AA/Aa3 | | | 1,046,770 |
| 750,000 | | Port of Portland, OR, 2.55% TOBs (Union Pacific Railroad Co.)/(Union Pacific Corp. GTD), Optional Tender 12/1/2004 | | BBB/NR | | | 753,442 |
|
| | | TOTAL | | | | | 1,800,212 |
|
| | | Pennsylvania--5.1% | | | | | |
| 1,345,000 | | Allegheny County, PA HDA, Revenue Bonds, (Series 2003B), 5.50% (UPMC Health System), 6/15/2007 | | A/NR | | | 1,437,133 |
| 1,000,000 | | Erie, PA Higher Education Building Authority, (Series F), 2.25% TOBs (Gannon University)/(PNC Bank, N.A. LOC), Mandatory Tender 1/15/2007 | | AA-/NR | | | 1,000,000 |
Principal Amount | | | | Credit Rating | 1
| | Value |
| | | LONG-TERM MUNICIPALS--continued | | | | | |
| | | Pennsylvania--continued | | | | | |
$ | 1,115,000 | | Lebanon County, PA Health Facilities Authority, Hospital Revenue Bonds, 4.00% (Good Samaritan Hospital), 11/15/2009 | | BBB+/Baa1 | | $ | 1,105,389 |
| 5,000,000 | | Montgomery County, PA IDA, PCR Refunding Bonds, (Series 1999A), 5.20% TOBs (Peco Energy Co.), Mandatory Tender 10/1/2004 | | BBB+/A3 | | | 5,036,150 |
| 1,265,000 | | Pennsylvania EDFA, Resource Recovery Refunding Revenue Bonds, (Series B), 6.75% (Northampton Generating), 1/1/2007 | | BBB-/NR | | | 1,305,796 |
| 1,000,000 | | Pennsylvania State Higher Education Facilities Authority, Pennsylvania Financing Program Revenue Bonds, (Series M), 4.00% TOBs (Cedar Crest College)/(Citizens Bank of Pennsylvania LOC), Mandatory Tender 5/1/2006 | | NR/Aa2 | | | 999,140 |
| 200,000 | | Pennsylvania State Higher Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, (Series 2001A), 5.75% (UPMC Health System), 1/15/2007 | | A/NR | | | 213,482 |
| 1,000,000 | | Pennsylvania State Higher Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, (Series 2001A), 5.75% (UPMC Health System), 1/15/2008 | | A/NR | | | 1,078,190 |
| 1,000,000 | | Pennsylvania State Higher Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, (Series 2004M-2), 3.50% TOBs (Valley Forge Military Academy Foundation)/(Fulton Bank LOC), Mandatory Tender 11/1/2008 | | NR/A1 | | | 986,930 |
| 2,000,000 | | Pennsylvania State Higher Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, 3.625% TOBs (King's College)/(PNC Bank, N.A. LOC), Mandatory Tender 5/1/2006 | | AA-/NR | | | 2,045,080 |
| 1,250,000 | | Pennsylvania State Turnpike Commission, Turnpike Refunding Revenue Bonds, (Series 2001S), 5.50% (FGIC INS), 6/1/2006 | | AAA/Aaa | | | 1,328,675 |
| 1,000,000 | | Pennsylvania State, Refunding UT GO Bonds, 5.125% (AMBAC INS)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.35%), 9/15/2011 | | AAA/Aaa | | | 1,073,260 |
| 423,292 | | Philadelphia, PA Municipal Authority, Equipment Revenue Bonds, (Series 1997A), 5.297% (Philadelphia, PA Gas Works)/(AMBAC INS), 10/1/2004 | | AAA/Aaa | | | 427,275 |
| 1,000,000 | | Sayre, PA, Health Care Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, (Series 2002A), 5.50% (Guthrie Healthcare System, PA), 12/1/2005 | | A-/NR | | | 1,041,160 |
| 230,000 | | Scranton-Lackawanna, PA Health & Welfare Authority, Revenue Bonds, 7.125% (Allied Services Rehabilitation Hospitals, PA), 7/15/2005 | | BB+ | | | 233,464 |
|
| | | TOTAL | | | | | 19,311,124 |
|
Principal Amount | | | | Credit Rating | 1
| | Value |
| | | LONG-TERM MUNICIPALS--continued | | | | | |
| | | Rhode Island--0.8% | | | | | |
$ | 1,150,000 | | Rhode Island Housing & Mortgage Finance Corp., (Series A), Refunding Revenue Bonds, 5.45% (AMBAC INS), 7/1/2004 | | AAA/Aaa | | $ | 1,150,103 |
| 600,000 | | Rhode Island State Health and Educational Building Corp., Hospital Financing Revenue Bonds, (Series 2002), 5.00% (Lifespan Obligated Group), 8/15/2005 | | BBB/Baa2 | | | 613,056 |
| 650,000 | | Rhode Island State Health and Educational Building Corp., Hospital Financing Revenue Bonds, (Series 2002), 5.25% (Lifespan Obligated Group), 8/15/2006 | | BBB/Baa2 | | | 672,737 |
| 700,000 | | Rhode Island State Health and Educational Building Corp., Hospital Financing Revenue Bonds, (Series 2002), 5.50% (Lifespan Obligated Group), 8/15/2007 | | BBB/Baa2 | | | 732,410 |
|
| | | TOTAL | | | | | 3,168,306 |
|
| | | South Carolina--1.1% | | | | | |
| 1,000,000 | | Charleston County, SC, Hospital Revenue Bonds, (Series 2004A), 5.00% (CareAlliance Health Services d/b/a Roper St. Francis Healthcare), 8/15/2007 | | A-/A3 | | | 1,054,340 |
| 780,000 | | Lexington County, SC Health Services District, Inc., Hospital Revenue Bonds, (Series 2004), 6.00% (Lexington Medical Center), 5/1/2008 | | A/A2 | | | 844,787 |
| 1,000,000 | | Richland County, SC, Environmental Improvement Revenue Refunding Bonds, (Series 2002A), 4.25% (International Paper Co.), 10/1/2007 | | BBB/Baa2 | | | 1,022,450 |
| 1,100,000 | | South Carolina State Public Service Authority, Revenue Bonds, (Series D), 5.00% (Santee Cooper), 1/1/2007 | | AA-/Aa2 | | | 1,163,712 |
|
| | | TOTAL | | | | | 4,085,289 |
|
| | | South Dakota--0.6% | | | | | |
| 1,240,000 | | South Dakota State Health & Educational Authority, Refunding Revenue Bonds, 5.25% (Sioux Valley Hospital & Health System), 11/1/2005 | | A+/A1 | | | 1,288,385 |
| 890,000 | | South Dakota State Health & Educational Authority, Revenue Bonds, 5.25% (Westhills Village Retirement Community), 9/1/2009 | | A-/NR | | | 939,226 |
|
| | | TOTAL | | | | | 2,227,611 |
|
| | | Tennessee--3.6% | | | | | |
| 1,000,000 | | Carter County, TN IDB, (Series 1983), 4.15% (Inland Container Corp.), 10/1/2007 | | BBB/NR | | | 1,023,520 |
| 1,000,000 | | Metropolitan Government Nashville & Davidson County, TN HEFA, Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds, 5.20% TOBs (American Housing Corp.)/(Federal National Mortgage Association LOC), Mandatory Tender 2/1/2006 | | AAA/NR | | | 1,045,260 |
Principal Amount | | | | Credit Rating | 1
| | Value |
| | | LONG-TERM MUNICIPALS--continued | | | | | |
| | | Tennessee--continued | | | | | |
$ | 1,995,000 | | Metropolitan Government Nashville & Davidson County, TN HEFA, Refunding Revenue Bonds, (Series B), 4.50% (Vanderbilt University), 10/1/2005 | | AA/Aa2 | | $ | 2,063,269 |
| 2,085,000 | | Metropolitan Government Nashville & Davidson County, TN HEFA, Refunding Revenue Bonds, (Series B), 4.50% (Vanderbilt University), 10/1/2006 | | AA/Aa2 | | | 2,186,248 |
| 2,000,000 | | Metropolitan Government Nashville & Davidson County, TN HEFA, Revenue Bonds, 6.875% (Meharry Medical College)/(United States Treasury GTD)/(Original Issue Yield: 7.27%), 12/1/2024 | | AAA/#Aaa | | | 2,084,660 |
| 2,000,000 | | Metropolitan Government Nashville & Davidson County, TN IDB, Revenue Bonds, 4.10% TOBs (Waste Management, Inc.), Mandatory Tender 8/1/2004 | | BBB/NR | | | 2,002,720 |
| 2,470,000 | | Sullivan County, TN Health Educational & Housing Facilities Board, Hospital Refunding Revenue Bonds, 4.00% (Wellmont Health System), 9/1/2005 | | BBB+/NR | | | 2,496,429 |
| 740,000 | | Sullivan County, TN Health Educational & Housing Facilities Board, Hospital Refunding Revenue Bonds, 5.00% (Wellmont Health System), 9/1/2007 | | BBB+/NR | | | 762,784 |
|
| | | TOTAL | | | | | 13,664,890 |
|
| | | Texas--8.8% | | | | | |
| 5,000,000 | | Austin, TX Water and Wastewater System, Refunding Revenue Bonds, (Series 2002A), 5.25% (AMBAC INS), 11/15/2007 | | AAA/Aaa | | | 5,398,400 |
| 1,000,000 | | Austin, TX, Hotel Occupancy, 5.625% (AMBAC INS)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.71%), 11/15/2019 | | AAA/Aaa | | | 1,086,760 |
| 3,000,000 | | Brazos River Authority, TX, (Series 1995B), 5.05% TOBs (TXU Energy), Mandatory Tender 6/19/2006 | | BBB/Baa2 | | | 3,095,820 |
| 1,195,000 | | Fort Worth, TX Independent School District, GO UT, 4.25% (PSFG GTD), 2/15/2005 | | AAA/Aaa | | | 1,215,614 |
| 1,370,000 | | Gregg County, TX HFDC, Hospital Revenue Bonds, (Series 2002A), 5.50% (Good Shepherd Medical Center), 10/1/2005 | | BBB/Baa2 | | | 1,413,018 |
| 2,000,000 | | Gulf Coast, TX Waste Disposal Authority, Environmental Facilities Refunding Revenue Bonds, 4.20% (Occidental Petroleum Corp.), 11/1/2006 | | BBB+/Baa1 | | | 2,064,340 |
| 2,265,000 | | Gulf Coast, TX Waste Disposal Authority, Revenue Bonds, (Series 2002), 5.00% (Bayport Area System)/(AMBAC INS), 10/1/2007 | | AAA/Aaa | | | 2,416,981 |
| 945,000 | | Harris County, TX HFDC, Hospital Revenue Bonds, (Series 2004A), 5.00% (Memorial Hermann Healthcare System), 12/1/2007 | | A/A2 | | | 998,563 |
| 1,000,000 | | Harris County, TX, GO LT Correctional Facility Improvement Bonds, 5.50% (Original Issue Yield: 5.55%), 10/1/2011 | | AA+/Aa1 | | | 1,071,080 |
Principal Amount | | | | Credit Rating | 1
| | Value |
| | | LONG-TERM MUNICIPALS--continued | | | | | |
| | | Texas--continued | | | | | |
$ | 1,000,000 | | Johnson County, TX, GO UT, 5.00% (FSA INS), 2/15/2016 | | AAA/Aaa | | $ | 1,042,410 |
| 2,500,000 | | Matagorda County, TX Navigation District Number One, PCR Refunding Bonds, (Series 1999A), 2.15% TOBs (AEP Texas Central Co.), Mandatory Tender 11/1/2004 | | BBB/Baa2 | | | 2,499,100 |
| 1,000,000 | | North Central Texas HFDC, Hospital Revenue Refunding Bonds, (Series 2002), 4.00% (Children's Medical Center of Dallas)/(AMBAC INS), 8/15/2004 | | AAA/Aaa | | | 1,003,300 |
| 500,000 | | North Central Texas HFDC, Revenue Bonds, 5.50% (Baylor Health Care System), 5/15/2007 | | AA-/Aa3 | | | 535,250 |
| 1,000,000 | | North Texas Tollway Authority, (Series A), 5.10% (FGIC INS)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.20%), 1/1/2013 | | AAA/Aaa | | | 1,062,660 |
| 750,000 | | San Antonio, TX Electric & Gas System, Refunding Revenue Bonds, (Series 2002), 5.25%, 2/1/2008 | | AA+/Aa1 | | | 808,747 |
| 1,000,000 | | Spring Texas Independent School District, 5.25% (PSFG GTD), 2/15/2019 | | AAA/Aaa | | | 1,044,490 |
| 6,000,000 | | Texas Turnpike Authority, Second Tier Bond Anticipation Notes, (Series 2002), 5.00%, 6/1/2008 | | AA/Aa3 | | | 6,436,320 |
|
| | | TOTAL | | | | | 33,192,853 |
|
| | | Utah--0.8% | | | | | |
| 1,650,000 | | Alpine, UT School District, UT GO Bonds, 5.25% (Utah Qualified Local School Board Program GTD), 3/15/2006 | | NR/Aaa | | | 1,736,377 |
| 420,000 | | Intermountain Power Agency, UT, (Series B), 5.25% (Original Issue Yield: 5.79%), 7/1/2017 | | A+/A1 | | | 425,494 |
| 560,000 | | Intermountain Power Agency, UT, (Series C), 5.00%, 7/1/2004 | | A+/A1 | | | 560,056 |
| 440,000 | | Intermountain Power Agency, UT, (Series C), 5.00%, 7/1/2004 | | A+/A1 | | | 440,044 |
|
| | | TOTAL | | | | | 3,161,971 |
|
| | | Virginia--1.5% | | | | | |
| 605,000 | | Chesapeake, VA IDA, Public Facility Lease Revenue Bonds, 5.40% (MBIA Insurance Corp. INS)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.50%), 6/1/2005 | | AAA/Aaa | | | 618,994 |
| 1,000,000 | | Chesterfield County, VA IDA, PCR Bonds, 4.95% (Virginia Electric & Power Co.), 12/1/2007 | | BBB+/A3 | | | 1,031,180 |
| 1,000,000 | | Fairfax County, VA, Series A, 5.00% (State Aid Withholding GTD), 6/1/2008 | | AAA/Aaa | | | 1,080,020 |
| 2,000,000 | | Louisa, VA IDA, Solid Waste & Sewage Disposal Revenue Bonds, (Series 2000A), 2.35% TOBs (Virginia Electric & Power Co.), Mandatory Tender 4/1/2007 | | BBB+/A3 | | | 1,928,020 |
| 1,000,000 | | Virginia Peninsula Port Authority, Revenue Refunding Bonds, (Series 2003), 3.30% TOBs (Dominion Terminal Associates)/(Dominion Resources, Inc. GTD), Mandatory Tender 10/1/2008 | | BBB+/Baa1 | | | 981,540 |
|
| | | TOTAL | | | | | 5,639,754 |
|
Principal Amount | | | | Credit Rating | 1
| | Value |
| | | LONG-TERM MUNICIPALS--continued | | | | | |
| | | Washington--2.9% | | | | | |
$ | 1,155,000 | | Clark County, WA Public Utilities District No. 001, Generating System Revenue Refunding Bonds, (Series 2000), 5.50% (FSA INS), 1/1/2005 | | AAA/Aaa | | $ | 1,178,435 |
| 2,065,000 | | Clark County, WA Public Utilities District No. 001, Generating System Revenue Refunding Bonds, (Series 2000), 5.50% (FSA INS), 1/1/2006 | | AAA/Aaa | | | 2,166,908 |
| 1,000,000 | | Snohomish County, WA School District No. 6, UT GO Refunding Bonds, 5.45% (FGIC INS), 12/1/2005 | | AAA/Aaa | | | 1,049,960 |
| 1,310,000 | | Spokane, WA, Refunding UT GO Bonds, 5.50% (MBIA Insurance Corp. INS), 12/15/2007 | | AAA/Aaa | | | 1,425,660 |
| 1,000,000 | | Washington State Public Power Supply System, (Series B), 5.40% (Energy Northwest, WA)/(Original Issue Yield: 5.45%), 7/1/2005 | | NR/Aaa | | | 1,036,790 |
| 2,000,000 | | Washington State, Refunding UT GO Bonds, 5.25%, 9/1/2005 | | AA/Aa1 | | | 2,080,820 |
| 2,000,000 | | Washington State, Various Purpose Refunding UT GO Bonds, (Series R-2003A), 3.50% (MBIA Insurance Corp. INS), 1/1/2007 | | AAA/Aaa | | | 2,044,560 |
|
| | | TOTAL | | | | | 10,983,133 |
|
| | | Wisconsin--1.8% | | | | | |
| 1,000,000 | | Pleasant Prairie, WI Water & Sewer System, Bond Anticipation Notes, 4.00%, 10/1/2007 | | NR/A3 | | | 1,038,990 |
| 1,885,000 | | Waupaca, WI, Anticipation Notes, (Series 2003B), 3.50%, 4/1/2007 | | NR/NR | | | 1,887,300 |
| 1,500,000 | | Wisconsin State HEFA, Revenue Bonds, (Series 2002A), 5.00% (Ministry Health Care)/(MBIA Insurance Corp. INS), 2/15/2005 | | AAA/Aaa | | | 1,532,850 |
| 765,000 | | Wisconsin State HEFA, Revenue Bonds, (Series 2003A), 5.00% (Wheaton Franciscan Services), 8/15/2009 | | A/A2 | | | 812,476 |
| 1,300,000 | | Wisconsin State, (Series F), 5.00% (FSA INS), 5/1/2005 | | AAA/Aaa | | | 1,337,193 |
|
| | | TOTAL | | | | | 6,608,809 |
|
| | | Wyoming--1.5% | | | | | |
| 2,150,000 | | Albany County, WY, Pollution Control Revenue Bonds, (Series 1985), 2.55% TOBs (Union Pacific Railroad Co.)/(Union Pacific Corp. GTD), Optional Tender 12/1/2004 | | BBB/NR | | | 2,148,452 |
| 3,500,000 | | Lincoln County, WY, PCR Refunding Bonds, (Series 1991), 3.40% TOBs (Pacificorp), Mandatory Tender 6/1/2010 | | A/A3 | | | 3,379,810 |
|
| | | TOTAL | | | | | 5,528,262 |
|
| | | TOTAL LONG-TERM MUNICIPALS (IDENTIFIED COST $334,685,788) | | | | | 337,173,671 |
|
Principal Amount | | | | Credit Rating | 1
| | Value |
| | | SHORT-TERM MUNICIPALS--10.3% | | | | | |
| | | Alaska--0.5% | | | | | |
$ | 1,900,000 | | Valdez, AK Marine Terminal, (Series 2003B), Daily VRDNs (BP Pipelines (Alaska) Inc.)/(BP PLC GTD) | | A-1+/VMIG1 | | $ | 1,900,000 |
|
| | | Arizona--0.6% | | | | | |
| 1,150,000 | | Prescott, AZ IDA, (Series A), Weekly VRDNs (Prescott Convention Center, Inc.)/(Household Finance Corp. GTD) | | A-1/NR | | | 1,150,000 |
| 1,150,000 | | Prescott, AZ IDA, (Series B), Weekly VRDNs (Prescott Convention Center, Inc.)/(Household Finance Corp. GTD) | | A-1/NR | | | 1,150,000 |
|
| | | TOTAL | | | | | 2,300,000 |
|
| | | Indiana--0.6% | | | | | |
| 2,150,000 | | Indiana Health Facility Financing Authority, (Series 2000B), Daily VRDNs (Clarian Health Partners, Inc.)/(J.P. Morgan Chase Bank LIQ) | | A-1+/VMIG1 | | | 2,150,000 |
|
| | | Michigan--1.5% | | | | | |
| 5,800,000 | | Jackson County, MI Economic Development Corp., (Series 2001A), Daily VRDNs (Vista Grande Villa)/(Lasalle Bank, N.A. LOC) | | A-1/NR | | | 5,800,000 |
|
| | | North Carolina--0.5% | | | | | |
| 1,700,000 | | Martin County, NC IFA (Series 1993), Weekly VRDNs (Weyerhaeuser Co.) | | A-3/NR | | | 1,700,000 |
|
| | | Pennsylvania--2.9% | | | | | |
| 2,045,000 | | Lancaster County, PA Hospital Authority (Series 1996), Weekly VRDNs (Masonic Homes) | | NR/VMIG2 | | | 2,045,000 |
| 4,700,000 | | Philadelphia, PA Authority for Industrial Development, Daily VRDNs (Newcourtland Elder Services)/(PNC Bank, N.A. LOC) | | NR/VMIG1 | | | 4,700,000 |
| 2,100,000 | | Philadelphia, PA Hospitals & Higher Education Facilities Authority (Series 2002-D), Daily VRDNs (Children's Hospital of Philadelphia)/(MBIA Insurance Corp. INS)/(WestLB AG LIQ) | | A-1+/VMIG1 | | | 2,100,000 |
| 2,200,000 | | Philadelphia, PA Hospitals & Higher Education Facilities Authority (Series 2003A), Daily VRDNs (Children's Hospital of Philadelphia)/(JPMorgan Chase Bank LIQ) | | A-1+/VMIG1 | | | 2,200,000 |
|
| | | TOTAL | | | | | 11,045,000 |
|
| | | Puerto Rico--0.9% | | | | | |
| 3,500,000 | | Puerto Rico Government Development Bank (GDB), Weekly VRDNs (MBIA Insurance Corp. INS)/(Credit Suisse First Boston LIQ) | | A-1/VMIG1 | | | 3,500,000 |
|
| | | Texas--0.6% | | | | | |
| 2,200,000 | | Harris County, TX HFDC (Series 2002) Daily VRDNs (Methodist Hospital, Harris County, TX) | | A-1+/NR | | | 2,200,000 |
|
Principal Amount | | | | Credit Rating | 1
| | Value |
| | | SHORT-TERM MUNICIPALS--continued | | | | | |
| | | Utah--2.0% | | | | | |
$ | 2,400,000 | | Emery County, UT (Series 1994), Daily VRDNs (Pacificorp)/(AMBAC INS)/(Bank of Nova Scotia, Toronto LIQ) | | A-1+/VMIG1 | | $ | 2,400,000 |
| 5,000,000 | | Weber County, UT (Series 2000B), Daily VRDNs (IHC Health Services, Inc.)/(WestLB AG LIQ) | | A-1+/VMIG1 | | | 5,000,000 |
|
| | | TOTAL | | | | | 7,400,000 |
|
| | | Washington--0.2% | | | | | |
| 800,000 | | Port Grays Harbor, WA Industrial Development Corp., Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds (Series 1993), Weekly VRDNs (Weyerhaeuser Co.) | | A-2/NR | | | 800,000 |
|
| | | TOTAL SHORT-TERM MUNICIPALS (IDENTIFIED COST $38,795,000) | | | | | 38,795,000 |
|
| | | TOTAL INVESTMENTS--100.0% (IDENTIFIED COST $373,480,788)3 | | | | | 375,968,671 |
|
| | | OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - NET--0.0% | | | | | 949 |
|
| | | TOTAL NET ASSETS--100% | | | | $ | 375,969,620 |
|
Note: The categories of investments are shown as a percentage of total net assets at June 30, 2004.
Federated Short-Term Municipal Trust (the "Fund") is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "Act"), as a diversified, open-end management investment company. The Fund offers two classes of shares: Institutional Shares and Institutional Service Shares. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide dividend income which is exempt from federal regular income tax. The Fund pursues this investment objective by investing in a portfolio of tax-exempt securities with a dollar-weighted average maturity of less than three years.
On September 26, 2003, the Fund received a tax-free transfer of assets from the Riggs Short Term Tax-Free Bond Fund, as follows:
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. These policies are in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) in the United States of America.
Municipal bonds are valued by an independent pricing service, taking into consideration yield, liquidity, risk, credit quality, coupon, maturity, type of issue, and any other factors or market data the pricing service deems relevant. Short-term securities are valued according to mean between bid and asked prices provided by an independent pricing service. However, short-term securities with remaining maturities of 60 days or less at the time of purchase may be valued at amortized cost, which approximates fair market value. Securities for which no quotations are readily available are valued at fair value as determined in accordance with procedures established by and under general supervision of the Board of Trustees (the "Trustees").
Interest income and expenses are accrued daily. Dividend income and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income, if any, are recorded at fair value. Investment income, realized and unrealized gains and losses, and certain fund-level expenses are allocated to each class based on relative average daily net assets, except that each class bears certain expenses unique to that class such as distribution and service fees. Dividends are declared separately for each class. No class has preferential dividend rights; differences in per share dividend rates are generally due to differences in separate class expenses.
All premiums and discounts on fixed income securities are amortized/accreted for financial statement purposes.
It is the Fund's policy to comply with the Subchapter M provision of the Internal Revenue Code (the "Code") and to distribute to shareholders each year substantially all of its income. Accordingly, no provision for federal tax is necessary.
The Fund may engage in when-issued or delayed delivery transactions. The Fund records when-issued securities on the trade date and maintains security positions such that sufficient liquid assets will be available to make payment for the securities purchased. Securities purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis are marked to market daily and begin earning interest on the settlement date. Losses may occur on these transactions due to changes in market conditions or the failure of counterparties to perform under the contract.
The Fund purchases bond interest rate futures contracts to manage cashflows, enhance yield, and to potentially reduce transaction costs. Upon entering into a bond interest rate futures contract with a broker, the Fund is required to deposit in a segregated account a specified amount of cash or U.S. government securities. Futures contracts are valued daily and unrealized gains or losses are recorded in a "variation margin" account. Daily, the Fund receives from or pays to the broker a specified amount of cash based upon changes in the variation margin account. When a contract is closed, the Fund recognizes a realized gain or loss. Futures contracts have market risks, including the risk that the change in the value of the contract may not correlate with changes in the value of the underlying securities. For the year ended June 30, 2004, the Fund had realized gains on futures contracts of $116,974.
Restricted securities are securities that may only be resold upon registration under federal securities laws or in transactions exempt from such registration. In some cases, the issuer of restricted securities has agreed to register such securities for resale, at the issuer's expense either upon demand by the Fund or in connection with another registered offering of the securities. Many restricted securities may be resold in the secondary market in transactions exempt from registration. Such restricted securities may be determined to be liquid under criteria established by the Trustees. The Fund will not incur any registration costs upon such resales. The Fund's restricted securities are valued at the price provided by dealers in the secondary market or, if no market prices are available, at the fair value as determined in accordance with procedures established by and under general supervision of the Trustees.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts of assets, liabilities, expenses and revenues reported in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimated.
Investment transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Realized gains and losses from investment transactions are recorded on an identified cost basis.
The timing and character of income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP. These differences are due in part to differing treatments for expiring capital loss carryforwards and discount accretion/premium amortization on debt securities.
For the year ended June 30, 2004, permanent differences identified and reclassified among the components of net assets were as follows:
Net investment income (loss), net realized gains (losses), as disclosed on the Statement of Operations, and net assets were not affected by this reclassification.
The tax character of distributions as reported on the Statement of Changes in Net Assets for the years ended June 30, 2004 and 2003, were as follows:
As of June 30, 2004, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:
At June 30, 2004, the cost of investments for federal tax purposes was $373,500,803. The net unrealized appreciation of investments for federal tax purposes was $2,467,868. This consists of net unrealized appreciation from investments for those securities having an excess of value over cost of $3,378,066 and net unrealized depreciation from investments for those securities having an excess of cost over value of $910,198.
The difference between book-basis and tax-basis net unrealized appreciation/depreciation is attributable to the amortization/accretion tax elections on fixed-income securities.
At June 30, 2004, the Fund had a capital loss carryforward of $2,150,001, which will reduce the Fund's taxable income arising from future net realized gains on investments, if any, to the extent permitted by the Code, and thus will reduce the amount of distributions to shareholders which would otherwise be necessary to relieve the Fund of any liability for federal tax. Pursuant to the Code, such capital loss carryforward will expire as follows:
Under current tax regulations, capital losses realized after October 31 may be deferred and treated as occurring on the first day of the following fiscal year. As of June 30, 2004, for federal income tax purposes, post October losses of $315,539 were deferred to July 1, 2004.
Federated Investment Management Company, the Fund's investment adviser (the "Adviser"), receives for its services an annual investment adviser fee equal to 0.40% of the Fund's average daily net assets. The Adviser is required to reimburse the Fund's Institutional Shares, to the extent of its adviser fee, the amount, if any, by which the Fund's Institutional Shares aggregate annual operating expenses (excluding interest, taxes, brokerage commissions, expenses of registering and qualifying the Fund and its shares under federal and state laws and regulations, expenses of withholding taxes, and extraordinary expenses) exceed 0.45% of average daily net assets of the Fund's Institutional Shares.
Federated Administrative Services (FAS), under the Administrative Services Agreement, provides the Fund with administrative personnel and services. The fee paid to FAS is based on the average aggregate daily net assets of all Federated funds as specified below:
The administrative fee received during any fiscal year shall be at least $150,000 per portfolio and $40,000 per each additional class of Shares. FAS may voluntarily choose to waive any portion of its fee. FAS can modify or terminate this voluntary waiver at any time at its sole discretion.
Prior to November 1, 2003, Federated Services Company (FServ) provided the Fund with administrative personnel and services. The fee paid to FServ was based on the average aggregate daily net assets of all Federated funds as specified below:
The administrative fee received during any fiscal year was at least $125,000 per portfolio and $30,000 per each additional class of Shares.
For the year ended June 30, 2004 the fees paid to FAS and FServ were $201,011 and $94,108, respectively, after voluntary waiver, if applicable.
The Fund has adopted a Distribution Plan (the "Plan") pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act. Under the terms of the Plan, the Fund will compensate Federated Securities Corp. (FSC), the principal distributor, from the daily net assets of the Fund's Institutional Service Shares to finance activities intended to result in the sale of these shares. The Plan provides that the Fund may incur distribution expenses of up to 0.25% of average daily net assets, annually, to compensate FSC. FSC may voluntarily choose to waive any portion of its fee. FSC can modify or terminate this voluntary waiver at any time at its sole discretion.
Under the terms of a Shareholder Services Agreement with Federated Shareholder Services Company (FSSC), the Fund will pay FSSC up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Fund's Institutional Shares and Institutional Service Shares for the period. The fee paid to FSSC is used to finance certain services for shareholders and to maintain shareholder accounts. FSSC may voluntarily choose to waive any portion of its fee. FSSC can modify or terminate this voluntary waiver at any time at its sole discretion.
FServ, through its subsidiary FSSC, serves as transfer and dividend disbursing agent for the Fund. The fee paid to FSSC is based on the size, type and number of accounts and transactions made by shareholders. FSSC may voluntarily choose to waive any portion of its fee. FSSC can modify or terminate this voluntary waiver at any time at its sole discretion.
Prior to January 1, 2004, FServ maintained the Fund's accounting records for which it received a fee. The fee was based on the level of the Fund's average daily net assets for the period, plus out-of-pocket expenses. The fee paid to FServ during the reporting period was $55,122, after voluntary waiver, if applicable.
During the year ended June 30, 2004, the Fund engaged in purchase and sale transactions with funds that have a common investment adviser (or affiliated investment advisers), common Directors/Trustees, and/or common Officers. These purchase and sale transactions complied with Rule 17a-7 under the Act and amounted to $367,528,015 and $275,416,304, respectively.
Certain of the Officers and Trustees of the Fund are Officers and Directors or Trustees of the above companies.
Purchases and sales of investments, excluding long-term U.S. government securities and short-term obligations (and in-kind contributions), for the year ended June 30, 2004, were as follows:
Beginning in October 2003, Federated Investors, Inc. and various subsidiaries thereof (including the advisers and distributor for various investment companies, collectively, "Federated"), along with various investment companies sponsored by Federated ("Funds") were named as defendants in several class action lawsuits now pending in the United States District Court for the District of Maryland seeking damages of unspecified amounts. The lawsuits were purportedly filed on behalf of people who purchased, owned and/or redeemed shares of Federated-sponsored mutual funds during specified periods beginning November 1, 1998. The suits are generally similar in alleging that Federated engaged in illegal and improper trading practices including market timing and late trading in concert with certain institutional traders, which allegedly caused financial injury to the mutual fund shareholders. Federated and various Funds have also been named as defendants in several additional lawsuits, the majority of which are now pending in the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, alleging, among other things, excessive advisory and Rule 12b-1 fees, and seeking damages of unspecified amounts. The Board of the Funds has retained the law firm of Dickstein Shapiro Morin & Oshinsky LLP to represent the Funds in these lawsuits. Federated and the Funds, and their respective counsel, are reviewing the allegations and will respond appropriately. Additional lawsuits based upon similar allegations may be filed in the future. The potential impact of these recent lawsuits and future potential similar suits is uncertain. Although we do not believe that these lawsuits will have a material adverse effect on the Funds, there can be no assurance that these suits, the ongoing adverse publicity and/or other developments resulting from related regulatory investigations will not result in increased Fund redemptions, reduced sales of Fund shares, or other adverse consequences for the Funds.
At June 30, 2004, 100% of the distributions from net investment income is exempt from federal income tax, other than the federal AMT.
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the portfolio of investments, of Federated Short-Term Municipal Trust (the "Fund"), as of June 30, 2004, and the related statement of operations for the year then ended, the statement of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended. These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Fund's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of June 30, 2004, by correspondence with the custodian and brokers or by other appropriate auditing procedures where replies from brokers were not received. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Federated Short-Term Municipal Trust at June 30, 2004, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of five years in the period then ended, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
The Board is responsible for managing the Fund's business affairs and for exercising all the Fund's powers except those reserved for the shareholders. The following tables give information about each Board member and the senior officers of the Fund[s]. Where required, the tables separately list Board members who are "interested persons" of the Fund (i.e., "Interested" Board members) and those who are not (i.e., "Independent" Board members). Unless otherwise noted, the address of each person listed is Federated Investors Tower, 1001 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA. The Federated Fund Complex consists of 44 investment companies (comprising 136 portfolios). Unless otherwise noted, each Officer is elected annually. Unless otherwise noted, each Board member oversees all portfolios in the Federated Fund Complex; serves for an indefinite term; and also serves as a Board member of the following investment company complexes: Banknorth Funds--four portfolios; Golden Oak® Family of Funds--seven portfolios; and WesMark Funds--five portfolios. The Fund's Statement of Additional Information includes additional information about Fund Trustees and is available, without charge and upon request, by calling 1-800-341-7400.
Mutual funds are not bank deposits or obligations, are not guaranteed by any bank, and are not insured or guaranteed by the U.S. government, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Federal Reserve Board, or any other government agency. Investment in mutual funds involves investment risk, including the possible loss of principal.
This report is authorized for distribution to prospective investors only when preceded or accompanied by the Fund's prospectus, which contains facts concerning its objective and policies, management fees, expenses and other information.
A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to securities held in the Fund's portfolio is available, without charge and upon request, by calling 1-800-341-7400. A report on "Form N-PX" of how the Fund voted any such proxies during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available through Federated's Internet site. Go to www.federatedinvestors.com, select "Products", select the "Prospectuses and Regulatory Reports" link, then select the Fund to access the link to Form N-PX. This information is also available from the EDGAR database on the SEC's Internet site at http://www.sec.gov.
Federated is a registered mark of Federated Investors, Inc. 2004 ©Federated Investors, Inc.