The investment seeks a high level of current income, consistent with relatively low volatility of principal that is exempt from regular federal income tax.
The fund normally invests at least 80% of assets in fixed-income securities issued by or on behalf of states, territories and possessions of the United States. Although it typically does not do so, the fund may invest up to 20% of assets in private-activity bonds and taxable investments that may subject investors to the AMT. The average portfolio duration typically may not exceed 3.5 years.
Fund Manager:
Ben Barber
, since 12/21/99
Fund Inception:
9/20/94
Fund Ratings & Risk:
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Composition:
STOCK (0.0%),
BONDS (91.54%),
CASH (8.15%),
OTHER (0.3%)